Evening Star Newspaper, January 3, 1857, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR, PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOUR, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) ‘At She Star Buildings, corner of Fennsyivanie , avenue and Kiawanth stress, By W. D. WALLACE, Wy Ull be served to subscribers by carrfers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Agents; papers served in packages at 37% ents per montit. To mafi subscribers the sub- soription price is THR EE DOLLARS AND FIF- wY CENTS a year in advances, TWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for lesa than three mouths at the rate of 18 cents a week. io@ SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. em ee eS ES M. SNYDER & SON, Bankers, UY AND SELL DOMESTIC EXCHANGE, STOCKS, BONDS, and othes Securities, receive Deposits, furnish Drafts, make Collec- tions, and 5 PFT Fime Paper. AND WARRANTS. We are at all times buying, and selling Land Warrants, and will locate them, on commission, fo Nebraska and Minnesota Territorys, Wiscon- sin, lowa, and Missourt. M. SNYDER & SON’S Bank, dec 15-lm No 333 National Hotel Building. eee eee Improved Sewing Machines. To which was granted the Highest Award of the Paris Exhibition, thereby receiving the World’s Verdict of Superiority. _—— IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA- chine bas simplified them in many respects. end they arecapa eof executing twice the amount } of wor! — did formerly in any given time. ‘Fhey are without question the only Machines ca- pabdie of sewing every variety of goods perfect; a shirt bosom or heavy trace for ness can be sewn by any of these machines by hirer tone, of aeedie and thread in such a manner that the Glesest scrutiny cannot detect a fauit. Manufacturers, planters and families will find them the only safe Machines to purchase, as they are built strong and durable, and not likely to get out of order. We have machines with guages attached, for bind! rot og, Saneegs meer Silk, Phread, Cotton, Needles, &c., constantly on hand, at (he lowest rates. Persons desirous of information regardiag Sew- + img Machines will please address I. M. SINGER & CO., 185 Baltimore strect, Baltimore. N. B.—Weare prepared to exchangethese ma- ehines for old machines ofany kind Terms lib- eral. Persons who have been inducedto purchase aferior machines under the — of being heap, will fiad this a benefitindecd. mar 18—ly SORIEES DANSANTE. ROP. H. W. MUNDER TAKES GREAT pleasure in announcing to his friends, patrons, and public generally, that the above social and delightful entertain- ments will commence at Munder’s Metro- 4 , litan Hall, corner 9th and D streets, on4 WrDN ESDAY EVENING, November 26th, at 5 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- day and Thursday evening from 5 till 10 o’clock. nov 2i-tf R. DUPRIE’S REMEDIES are the only effectual cure for Mxternal or Internal Piles, Saltrheum, Ring-Worm, &c. They are unrival- led for purifying the blood. 50 cents per box. Uffice 76 Nassau street, New York. Will be sent by mail. Por sale by FURD & BRO., corner of 11th st. and Penn. avenue. oc 3 GAS F'XTURE! H. MILLER, SON & C « dria, Va., keep constantly on hand a han some variety of CHANDELIERS, PENDANTS. BRACKETS. &c , from the celebrated factory of Corazilus & Baker, which they will guarantee to sell at the same prices Soaps tr to ee oa ‘chasers at the salerooms on Chestnut etreet, Phil- elphia. Also, Drop-lights, Cut Glass and jecorated Paper Shades, in great variety Call and examine for yourselves. dec WITASLE FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAKS’ PRESENTS. ‘OHN H. SMOOT, No 119 SOUTH SIDE Bridge street, Georgetown, D. C_, bas received great variety of useful and seasonable GUODS, which he Invites the attention of both ladies geatiemen who may wish to make a Christ- and New Years’ Pre: EMBROIDERIES. Rich worked Cambric Sets (Collars and Sleeves) Do do Muslin do do nm and Cambric Col! iow priced) do and Linen do », ALEXAN- nh and plain French Lace Veiis Worked, quilted ana »ooped Skirts. aLlso— Moire — Embroidered, Satin and other Cloaks Double and single Brocha and other Shawls Kich Fancy and Biack Siiks Frenca Merinos, plaid Merinos Plain and printed Mous Ldelaines Best Paris Kid Gloves, all numbess Kid and Buck Gauntlets Ladies, gent’s a14 children’s Warm Gloves Do Hostery, of every kind Portmonnates, end ladies’ Cabas Gents. Linen, Cambric and Silk Prcket Handkfs Black and fancy Silk Cravats, Searfs and Ties Gents. Shawis. Merino and Woolen Scarfs Children’s Kalt Talmas and Hoods Ladies, gents and boys’ Comforts. &c With many other desirable goods, which will be sold low to cash or prompt customers dec 23- J.H SOOT. STANDARD SILVER WAKE. AM NOW MANUFACTURING PURESIL- ver Spoons, Forks, Ladles, Butter, Fish, Pie, Cake and Ice Cream Kuives, Sugar Shovels and Tongs, Napxin Rings, Cream, Gravy, Mustard and Sait Spoons, &c., &c , on my own premises, and do not palm off on the public Northern man- ufactured articles (which cannot always be re- Med on as genuine) for my own, but every article made in my establ!siment can and will be war- ranted as above. WATCHES AND JEWELRY Of every description, and in great variety, con- stantly on hand, and rece!ving fresh arrivals al- most ercry dey Fine (18 ks) Geld Watches, from $20 io $250. and warranted correct time- keepers Coral, Cameo, Mosaic and plain Gold Bracelets, Pins and Ear nes, (in sets or by the single piece.) Gold Vest, Fob, Guard, Chatalain and Neck Chains, Seals, Keys, Lockets, Charms, a general assori:ment of goods usually kept in a Jeweiry Store Pine Watch Repairing done by an experienced and competent workman, xndal{ work warranted to give satisfaction at 332 Pennsylvani: avenue. 21- H. O. HOOD. ST UF FICE 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 Jul), 1856, witb a variety of valuable in- formation on Poxial Affairs; also, a comprehen- sive codification of the ext: 7 Postal Laws. Price $1 cel meatier 4 for sale, at TAYLOR & MAUK YS Bookstore, i- near 9th street. BOOK BINDING. Corner B events street and Maryland avenue, acar the Smatasonian Institution. | rp htaay sy LYCETT RESPECTFULLY IN- forms the subscribers to Brown’s Bible and Shaks, pared elegance, morte reasovable tere re, now just compieied, that he is pre- vind those works in a superior style of reagth and nemigent § and upoa much than cad be done in Balti- more, Pilladelphia, or New York. A letter ad- Gressed to bim (per post) willenable him to ex hibit to the subscribers specimens of his style o: binding. Every kind of x Binding neatlv ex- ecuted sez7-6m THREE PIANOS AT GREAT BARGAINS E RAVE ONLY ONE PIANO LEFTAT ; $200, tron frame, rosewood case, and war- ranted One beautiful 7-cctaves, round corners, iron frame, rosewood case Piano, worth #100, and ‘WIL! be sold for 820 One Louls XIV style, magnificently carved case, toa frame, resewood Plano, worth $560 Will be sold for 325 The two last named Pianos are made by Miller & Curtaz, of Boston, are sold for no fault, bat have beea consizned to us, and we are instructed to force them oif at great sacrifices In order to close 3 the years business. Persons in want will do well to call and examine them. ‘They are truly great barzains Also, always on hand, the largest stock of Pianos in this chy, ranging from $200 to $1009. OHN F. ELLIS, dec 29 306 Pa avenue, bet. 9th and 10th sts. — _ HAND-BOOK OF Wa WASHINGTON. rps 200K SHOULD BE IN THE HANDS of every stranger sojourntag in th: ty; ing @ com) fete guide with a vamale. tiered the city, Public Batidings, and Statuary Anew Map of Wastinzgton with all the new Improvements, &c_, for sale in the Capitoi, at ¢! Book Stand, and at the Uookstores. dee 23 tae” $$ —_______. | pprterge es GIFT, AND ALL OTHER Binds of beautiful Books, suitable for Christ mas presents, at BERGUSON’s, dec 23 456 Seventh street. THE WEEKLY STAR. ‘Whis exeeilont F amily and Mews Journai—con aining 2 greater variety of interesting reading than Gan be found in any other—is published on Satur- day morning. Single copy, per anzum..eo.-+see0 Te eL¥Bs. Five copies. oan coveeneesee OS oe 1D” Casn, invantasty 1m apvance. ‘Singlecopies (in wrap; can be procured ny fenmmodiztely mins issue of the paper. Price—Tuxez Cunts PosTMasTERs Who act asagents will beallowed acommission of twenty per cent. L, J. MIDDLETON, DEALER IN IC8, Oftcs and Depot—Southwest corner of F aad Twelfth streets. feb 27-1f GAUTIER’S FRENCH RESTAURANT, 252 Pa. av , between 12th and 13th 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. Hels Ly to supply at a few hours’ notice the largest INNERS. BALLS, and PARTIES with thing pertaining to the most fashion- pon entertainments, and oa the most reasonable 8. ENTIRE DINNERS and DESSERTS far- nished Families without any trouble to the fam- ily and at moderate charges A FIRST-CLASS FRENCH COOK will be sent te private houses at $2 per day ; and market- ing and such articles as they may wish purchased will be furnished st cost. Also, China, Glass, Silver Ware, and Teble ORNAMENTS. ‘One or more “ dishes” sent to any part df the city at -hort notice t my establishment will be found elegant suites of Parlor, Reception, and Dining Rooms furnished in the best manner, always ready. My Restaurant offers great advantages to gen- tlemen rocming out; they can be supplied with meals at all hours. Particular attention is desired to my new style of superb CONFECTIONERY, which for purity and delicacy of flavor are unequalled. C. GAUTIER, _Gee 9- 262 Pa. avenue, bet. 12th and 13th sts, CONFECTIONERY FOR THE APPROACHING HOLIDAYS. OTWITHSTANDING THE HIGH PRICE of sugar, I willsell my CONFECTIONERY at the usual! prices, viz: PLAIN CANDY and MIXED DROPS at 25 cents per pound SUGAR PLUMS at 37% cents per pound, usually sold by retailers at 50 cents French BON BONS, including all kinds of French Confectionery ,at 50 cents per pound, usually sold at 75 cents »nd $1 per pound. POUND and FRUIT CAKE, of which I shall have a assortment, manufactured of the very bestand freshest materials, orna- mented fine and tastefully. Please give us a cail, and don’t mistake the place, No. 316 Pennsyivauia avenue, hetween 9th and 10th streets, next door to Iron Hall. dec 15-1m GEO. NORBECK. CHRISTMAS CONFECTIONERY. HE SUBSCRIBER RESPECTFULLY IN- forms his customers and the public in general that he is prepared to supply them with CHRISTMAS CONFECTIONERY of every kind, fo eign and domestic; also with CANDY, PLUM and POUND CAKES, MINCE PIES, ORANGES, FIGS,RAISINS, PRUNES, ALMONDS, &c. His stockof CONFECTION- ERY is very complete and such as he feels con- fident will be found on trial, equal toany that may be offered for sale in this city. He will be happy e his friends and customers on Christmas ive and during the Holidays, as his stock will be replenished untiland after the New Year’s Festival TOYS FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS. The subscriber also respectfa'ly informs ladies and gentlemen, desirovs of procuring TOYS of any kind, as Holiday Presents, that be has ia- ported a large collection of German and French manufacture, which are curious, cheap, and well adapted to please children and young people of every age His stock of TOYS is larger and more attractive than ever, and cannot be excelled in any other toy store in this city. The subscriber would aiso invite attention tohis large assortment of Ch'na, Ladies’ Work Baskets, Combs, habia & and other fancy articles whicn aie toonumerous for specification in an advertise ment WILLIAM GRUPE, No. 415 south side Pa. av , bet. 3d and4 sts., dec 23-Im opposite Jackson Hail. iStTiING AND MERI CARDS, AND handsome Books, by the best bards. For Hol- iday Presents in the Look line, call at FERGUSON’S, dec 23 486 Seventh street. MAGNIFICENT MEDALLION CARPETS. E HAVE STILL REMAINING TWO of those superb Medallion Tourney Velvet Cc , which for richness in colors and taste have nottheir equal inthiscountry. They will be now sold, to close them ont, lower in price than we have been selling them; they are in the style of Louis XIV, avd will remain beautiful when other styles yet tobe invented will have passed away. Also, a good variety of other new and rich Vel- vet Carpetings, adapted to smaller rooms and in smaller figures. and Tapestry and plain Brassels Carpeting», with the K ugs and Door Mats match- in; Lien, a full and complete essortment of ail kinds of Curtain Materials, from the very richest Satin Brockatelle down to Cotton Damasks, with all the tassel«, gimps, cornices, side bands, &c., requisite to complete curtains. Also, just received 4 cartoons Rich Embroidered Swiss Lace Undercartains, tery cheap. Do do Muslin do 4 Do new style white Bands for Un- dercurtains. Gur stock in all kinds of Carpeting and Ol- cloths will be found complete in all respects. Now Is the time for members of Congress and others whowish to furnish their bomes handsome- ly without much cost to themselves As our goods come to us direct from first hands we can afford to sell them for less than the larger cities north of us. We invite all who see this announcement to ca}l and examine for themselves. Goods sent to any part of thecity or Goergetown free of cost All goods sold to vo toa distance carefully packed and shipped free of cost to the owner. CLAGETT, DODSON & CO. dec 22-e012t IRON HALL BOST AND SHOE AND TRUNK ESTABLISHMENT. UST RECEIVED, A LARGE ASSORT- ment ofladies’ gent’s, misses, and boys’ Boots, Shoes and Gait- ers. For Ladtes. Woite, Satin, & gcaliins, B - | Kid Heel Con J ress Gaiters Quilted Casst- merand SiikGal- ters; Backskin-lined Winter Gaiters. For Gentlemen. Patent Leather and French Calf Boots French, Boston, and Congress Calf and Patent Leather Gaiters French imported Shoes, all styles. For Boys and Misses My assortment f« very large ; all styles, qualities and prices. My stock of No 1 Sole Leather Trunks, and fron Frame Tiaveling Trunks, Ladies’ Hat Cases and Vaiices can be examined at any time, and as for cheapness and quality cannot a sur- pees Allin want of good and cueap articles or cash will please call at 8. P. HOOVER'S, dec B3-24 Pa. avenue, bet. th and 10th sts. CUAL KEPT UNDER COVER. 2,210 tbs. to the Ton. New, ON HAND, THE BEST QUALITIES LN of White Ath, Red Ash and Lehigh COAL. Warranted to give satisfaction. Delivered from Also, Hickory, Oak and Pine WUOUD. T.j.& W. M. GALT, N. W.. corner 12th and C streets, No 517, dec 2v-tf one square south of ba. avenue. ANTHONY BUCHLY, UNDERTAEBR, Shop and Residence No. 303 Penn’a avenue, south sido, botween 9th and 10th sts. is PROVIDED HIMSELF WITB an ELEGANT HEARSE, and all Recestary conveniences (01 aig properly conducting bis business, would respectfully (nform the public that he is fully prepared to Sil ali or entrusted tohim, atthe shortes(notice, and ‘nthe best manner. ‘A largesupply of READY-MADE COFFINS ofall sizes, always on hand, waich will be fur- Sat emeteene tn As bed 8) te entiresatisfaction on all occasions. on N. B.—Residing on the premises, erders wil) ve prom} fly attended to atall hours, feb 7-ly Pinan And SE pee by ton Irving. mit! steel “ en, its, end Tanase pe ilu. trations, sm ne ee bedren|. nely bound. Just issue: reee “aecn” YERANCK TAYLOR, OFFICIAL. Treasury DeparTuent, Nov. 29, 1856. Notice is hereby given to holders of stock of the loans of the United States, that this department will purchase the same until the 3d of March next, unless the srm of $1,500 000 shall be previously obtained, wud will pa addition to the interest accrued from the date of the last semi-anaual divi- dend of interest thereon, together with one day’s additional interest for the money to reach the vcn- dor, the following rates of premium on eaid stocks: For the stock of 1842, a premium of 10 per cent. For the stock of 1847 and 1848, a premium of 16 per cent; and for the stock of 1850, commonly called Texas Indemnity Stock, a premium of6 per cent. Certificates of stock transmitted to the depart- ment, under this notice, must be assigned to the United States, by the party duly entitled to receive the proceeds. If sent between date hereof and the Ist day of January next, the current half year’s in terest must be assigned by the present stockholder, or it will be payable as heretofore, and a eorres- ponding deduction be ma:e trom the amount pay- abte for the stock. Payment for the stocks so assigned and tran:mit- ted will be made by drafts on the Assistant Treasu- rersat Boston, New York, or Philadelphia, at the option of the parties entitled to receive the money, which should be expressed in the letters accompa- nying the certificates. JAMES GUTHRIE, Secretary of the Tr:asury. dec 1—4t3dMarcht WoOUD—WOUD—WO0D. ICKORY, OAK AND PINE OF THE BEST quality constantly on hand. at JOHN W. MYERS & CO. Office and Yard corner G and 23d streets. First Ward. dec 16 tf FOR CHRISTMAS. OOKING GLASSES, ALL SIZES, WILL be sold low for cash JOHN WAGNER. 255 Pa avenue, dec 17-tf opposite Kirkwood House, FURS!—FURS!}—FURS!: ODD & CO., UNDER BROWNS? HOTEL, 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-adimired MANTILLA TALMAS, PEGLERINE VAN DYKES, VICTORINES, with Muffs and Cuffs to match, of HUDSON BAY SABLE, MINK, STONE MARTIN, FITCH & MOUNTAIN MARTIN, SIBERIAN AND RUSSIA SQUIRREL, LONDON LUSTRE BLACK L x , and ERMINE; RICH FUR TRIMMING for Cloth and Velvet Cloaks; SWANSDOWN TRIMMING; ELEGAN® SIBERIAN SQUIRREL ROBES, for Cloak Linings, or cut for ‘Trimming; Ladies’ and Gentleinen’s FUR GAUNTLETS; Gentlemen’s TRAVELING MUFFLERS, of Beaver, Otter, Nutria, and Seai Fur; CARRIAGHSROBES, of Bear, Fex, and Buffzlo 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 by adhering to their deierminetion to deal in noarticle that would not bear the strictest scrutiny, they have secured a large and increasing trade from all parts of the coun . Purchasers are invited to visit their establish- mentand examine the most extensive STOCK OF FURS south of New York. oc 31-3t&eott CHINA, GLASS AND QUEENS WARE. R. H. MILLER, SON & CO., es direct from Liverpool to Alexandria, beg leave to call the at- tention of dealers, hotel-keepers and others of Washington and Georgetown to their stock of @UUDS, which, for exteat and variety, will compare favorably with any establishment in the Eastern cities. Tae 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 | gestae of goods, equal, If not supe- rior, to any house in the trade. An inspection of goods and — will satisfy all parties that pur- chases can be made of them upon the most favor- able terms French China Dinner Sets, gilt and decorated Freuch a Dinner Sets, gold band and plain white French China Vases, Pitchers, Foliet Sets, &c. French China Tea Sets, Cups and Saucers, and other articles of ‘Teaware And Dinner Ware, separate 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 inay be desired Bine Printed or Liverpool Ware, the same Common Fdged, White and Rockingham Ware, in fall 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- age or otherwise. ‘Experienced packers employed. Goods put up by us can be transported by any mode without breakage. Fare by the steamboats from Washington to Alexandria, almost hourly, 12 cents each way A quarter of a dollar thus spent may save many dollars. dec I- THE IMPROVED SETS OF TEETH. R. LOOMIS, THE INVENTOR AND atentee of ‘Loomis’ Mineral Plate ‘Teeth,’’ having successfully Introduced Se his improvement !n various cities, has now permanently established himseif in Wash- ington. Fis improvement forSets of Teeth consists chiefly in making a set of t xt one picce of mate- rial, and that indestructible mineral. No metal is used in their construction, 2nd they are there- fore free from galvanic action ‘nd metalic taste. ‘There arc no joints to become filled with moisture or of food, hence they are pure and clean, They are lighter, stronger, less clumsy, and, in short, the perfection o* Artificial Teeth; not- withstandtog certain Dentists speak against them, but they have not the right to make them, do not know how if they had, and therefore do not ap- preciate them. Office on Pennsylvania avenue, between 11th and 12th streets, two doors below the Kirkwoed House. dec 24-tf DENTAL SURGEUN, Dp F. COSBY, PENN AVi=NUE, BE- tween Sixih and Seventh streets, q atthe place formerly occupied by Dr. Van Patten, bas just received a vei large supply of articles pertainl ig to dentistzy, apa respectfully invites t heim togive hima call aving devoted his waole time to the pro- fession, he is perfectiy safe in declaring that he will give entire satixfaction in every case. The best professional references can be seen at his of- fice. nov 12-tMarch"0* R. MUNSON, AT 338 PENN’A AVENUE. is still making those beautiful eontinucus GUM TEETH, called Allen's Patent, for the excellency o! which over al! cther styles of tceth, many now wearing them In this city, will cheerfully vouch. There is one Dentist in this city who has been infringing the patent, and made a bad imitation of it, [= whom !f hereby caution the public N. B. Whenever a Dentist speaks against Allen’s Patent Continuous Gum Teeth, when properly constructed, itis because he ts ignorant of the pet: incompetent to make the work, or sunwilling to pay for the patent. je 16-t¢ All of Thalberg’s Compositions w.G ieaiaess dec 16 MUSIC DEPOT. PURE SILVER WARK, SOLID SILVER TEA SETS SILVEK FORKS AND SPQONS, SOLID SILVER WAITERS, PITCHERS, GOBLETS, § CUPS. ALSO FANCY SILVER WARE, suitable for WEDDING PRESENTS. ‘Phe above are all of our own manufacture, and WARRANTED PURE. M. W. GALT & BRO. OV 19-t¢ 34 Penn’aavenue. |EVENING STAR. LODGINGS TO LET. An Episede ef the French Exhibition. ‘Last year, during the Exhibition, France was visited by the same mania for lodging let- ting which ravaged London in 1851, during the Great Exhibition. From the middle of April, hanging up at the doors of the houses in the fashionable and central neighborhoods of the French capital might be seen bills with “Joli appartement muble a louer present- ment’’—* Handsome furnished apartments to let ;’’ and many a family, many a widow, many a bachelor or widower, emigrated to some distant outskirt, giving up their apart ments to strangers or foreigners, in considera- tion of receiving some thousand francs, while they themselves nestled down, during the great influx, in some humble locality, within or without the walls. in letting, there was no distinction of nation made; the terms were the same for one and all—for the native com- patriot, as well as the Milord Anglais—for the German baron, as well as the Russian boyard, the Polish count, the dollar- laden American—- for everybody, in shert, who could pay; that was the one condition. Madame de Y—, a young and handsome widow of five and twenty, who, on the first of April in that memorable year, had thrown off her weeds, resigned herself, among the rest, to the reigning epidemic One morning she rang for the lodge-keeper of the house in which she resided in the Chaussee d’Antin, and or- dered him to nail up at the porte-cochere the universal bill. “ Bless my soul! what running up and down 1 shall have of it!” exclaimed, in petto voer, with u pitious shrug, the seemingly disconso- late porier, but who inwardly rejoiced at the circumstance ; for Ae, also, hoped to reap a golden harvest from the new comers. “ Nimporte, Andre,’”’ continued the charm- ing young witow, “‘ N’importe ; let my apart ment for 3,000 francs, and you shall have your commission of—let us see—five per cent if to a bachelor or widower, four per cent if toa married couple without any infantile encum- brances, and three per cent. if to a family— and there are five francs todrink my health.” ‘*Alas! alas!’’ groaned the porte d’chere Cerberus, as he pocketed the silver piece, and promised, in a tone of melancholy devoted- ness, to do his best. That eveniagthe widow, accompanied by her femme de chambre, took up her quarters in a small cottage near the village of Fontenay-aux Roses, outside the Barrtere d’Enfer, and conjiguous to the pretty Bois de Meudon, where sue rusticated in the fall enjoyment of her independent widowiood till the expiration of the term. On the 24 of August following, Madame de Y— returned to Paris, and drove to her resi- dence, believing that her apartment, which had been let by the concierge, was vacated and ready for her **Madame,’’ said Andre, “the gentleman has not yet gone.’’ ** What gentleman, Andre?” ‘The lodger, wadame, Monsieur de R——, a provincial gentleman, very comme i faut. Yet it is not my fault, for I informed him three days ago, that his time was up, and that he must go; but he said to me that it was all right; it was his affair, and he would square all matters with madame.” ‘“*Go and inform him, Andre, that 1 have returned, and want my apartments immedi- ately.” “Useless, madame—completely useless.— He’s as headstrong as a donkey ; he wouldn’t listen to me; ’tis with you alone he wishes to conter. ’ “ Be it so, Andro. me.”’ Madame de Y-— was received most gra- ciously and politely by the provincial tenant, who thus addressed her: “You cannot conceive, madame, how com- fortable I find myeelf in this pretty apart ment, and how much I desire to spend in it the remaining time 1 have to spend in your charming capital; and | fondly hope you will have the goodness to allow me to do so. What- ever be your terms | accept them beforehand.’’ To this the widow replied somewhat sur- prised, that sho had no terms to propose; that she wanted her apartment and must have it. But greater sti!l was her surprise when she heard the provincial declaro his determina- tion to keep it, even if it was necessary to stand a regular siege. Madame Y—— endea- vored, as gently as possible, to make him un- derstand the impropriety of his conduct; but all to no avail, for the tenant pleaded his cause with grace, eloquence and wit. The debate became warmer and warmer, the gen tleman losing, and the lady gaining no ground, while Andre slipped away to his lodge, in- forming his better half that the storm was gathering above. At last after much speech ifying on both sides, the gentleman breaking a pause of apparently deep reflections, spoke again: “ Well, madame,”’ said he, ‘‘ there remains but one way to arrange our little dispute, so as to enable you to resume possession of your delightful residence without ousting me from it.” Go before and announce ‘What is your meaning, sir?’’ demanded the bewildered young widow, looking still more charming in her amazement. “« My meaning is this, madam: my name is Arthur—Baron Arthur de B——. I belong to an old and honoroble family—am a bachelor, and two and thirty years of age. My estates are worth five thousand francs a year—but this I mention out of respect to the laws of busihess; and despite the originality and neerness of my conduct, which way perhaps have offended you, I am considered a ver: good natured person; end, upon the whole, flatter myself I am aman fully capable of making a lady happy Wiil you, therefore, do me the honor of accepting my heart, my hand, and my fortune ?” To this sudden proposol Madame de Y— replied with dignity: ‘‘Your jest is not in vory good taste, sir, and ull cazn do is to laugh at it.’”” “Serious, most serious, madame, Iam in deed—and, on the faith of a gentleman, 1 beg you to believe it.”’ “What sir! you propose marriage merely that you may not have to give up my apart- ments ?”” “A little upon that account, madame, but still more because of a more overpowerin, reason; for among the many considerations have had the honor of laying before you, there ig one I dared not mention, but allow me now to confess it—I love you.” At this avowal, Madame de Y—— blushed to the eyes. What lady, young or old, would not have done so, particularly when the avow- al oame from a young, handsome and wealthy men? However, she took it in good part, and laughed outright at her interlocutor.” ‘You are laughing, madame, aad how- ever—"’ “ Your folly provokes my laughter, Monsieur le Baron I really cannot help it -’ ** Nevertheless, madame, [ can assure you Iam fully master of my reason, or at least of as much of it »s remains, subdued as it is by intense passion.”” f ‘ What, sir! intense passion at first sight? “ You forget, Madame, that I have been living three long months in your apartments, and that your portrait, whic! I now eee is an adorable likeness, is hanging up there in the next room. It was the first object that caught my attention on entering, and I have looked at and admired it every day since. Nor was I captivated by the charms of your beauty alone, for I am well acquainted with your merit in every W8y, your many superior quali- ties, and your irreproachable character. A man, however 80 little he may be versed in womanly affairs, cannot spend three months in a lady’s apartment without noticing and studying many things disclosing her habits, her tastes, her feelings. I have been an acute, and perhaps an indiscreet observer, madame and what [have discovered has captiva’ my heart forever. my fate.’’ There was no bombast, no fanfaronade in the Baron’s ryan a man Who had made eee mind, and was determined to succeed. But the more he urged his suit, the less he advanced in it; till at last the widow signified to him, in duo form and unmistakable phraseology, that he must in. stantly shift his quarters—tbus giving him bis leave, and intimating to him at the same time that he must never think of setting foot in her residence again. “Very weil madame, I withdraw, and = > the words was a saucy ead which evidently meant, ‘you have long to wait, Monsieur Je not return until you invite me to do answer to which Larios smile, and a toss of the Baron, before receiving such an invitation. i However, at the end of a few days, the in- vitation szs sent, and the Baron arrived just as the widow hai completed making herself more charming than ever. . c “ What have I been apprised of, sir ?’’ said Madome de Y— to him ashe seated him- self in an arm chair @ la Voltatre right oppo- site toher ‘* During my absence you brought my pending lawsuit to an amicable arrange- ment ’’ “Why, yes, madame; but you must be neither pleased nor displeased with me on that agcount, as I acted only in my own intereat.”’ ‘* How so, if you please, Baron?” ‘« The faet is, the lawyers’ clerks were calling here with their papers every day ; and owing to a heavy and protracted suit I once had my- self, I have an utter aversion to every * limb of the law,’ as our allies, Messzeurs les An- glats, have it. Being acquainted with your plaintiff, who is a debtor of mine, I made use of my influence over him, and soon got him to forego his unbounded claim, and he made over tome what hecalled his rights. It is therefore an affair between him and me. but rest assured, madame, that your delicacy and susceptibility shall never have to complain of my proceedings. Your lawsuit is forever quashed, and that is all!’’ Whereupon the Baron looked the widow steadfastly but respectfully in the face, and gave no further explanation. Madame de Y—— was somewhat confused ; but, in spite of herself, she was continually forced to think of her ex-tenant In every room of her apartment he had left some sou- venir of his sojourn—poetry, penciling, songs, music composed by himself, thoughts and maxime, &c. written in her albumsand ecrap- book; All these gallant attentions seemed most charming to her, while ho piqued her curiosity; and when that important part of the female constitution is awakened other senti- ments soon come forth and blossom. Now, it happened that the day after the Baron’s invited visit, a poor woman, the mother of 2 family, to whome Madame de Y-—— was in the habit of giving stated pecuniary relief, called to thank her for her last muvificent do- nation, which, she said, would keep her and hers forever. “*You were absent, my too gencrous bene factress, but I had the honor of meeting here with your busband.”’ “My husband!’’ ejaculated the widow. “Ab, madame, what an excellent, what a kind hearted gentleman! Ah, how well you are mated, for you suit each other admirably. Yes, madame, I told him everything, and how kind, how Providence-like, you were to me. He seems to love you very much; and how could it be otherwise’? ‘Good woman,’ says your husband to me, madame, ‘ your benefac- tress is absent for the time being; bat ere she went, she left this with me for you;’ and he thereon put in my hands a pocket book con taining bank notes—a fortune, madame. I was loth to accept it at first, but he would have me take it, although Giod knows you have already done much for me and my poor fatherless children. Ah, dear madame. how happy you must be with such a husband! But ’tis only the just reward of your excellent heart and Christian virtues May heaven bless and preserve you both for years and years to come.”’ “Strango, strange, cage | strange,’ ’thought the widow. ‘ Settle my tedious lawsuit—pro. vide for my poor widow and her children— leave some trace of himself every where around me! But men are such queer charac- ters, such originals now-a-days.’’ Sho re- solved, however, not to speak to the baron of his generous conduct towards her protegees, fearful lest she might betray hor sensidz/rte at so noble an action. But another circum- stance soon came to light and caused the baron to be invited suddenly and nervously to call asecond time. The circumstance was as follows: A youngcoxcomb, Leopold de R—, imagining he had fallen in love with Madame de Y—, because, living in the house oppo- site to hers, he had chanced, now and then, to see her at the balcony before missing her allon a sudden at her departure from her apartment. After many days’ anxiety, he determined upon writing her a fz//et dowx, informing her of his love, and stating that he would call that evening for an answer. Hay- ing written his note, ho wrapped it up ina small paper parcel, and jerked itover the bal- cony into the window. it happoned that the baron had just finished the second breakfast ho had taken in the house, ond was pering over the newspaper, when the parcel dropped into the room. He took it up, and, finding no superscription, he opened it and read the following : “Charming neighbor, for weeks and weeks have I udmired you frem my window-seat opposite 0, how superiatively happy should I be were you todo me the honor of admit- ting me to your presence, and allowing me to de-lare mysclf and crave pardon for my pre- sumption. Ateight this evening I will call, ask for admission, and Icern my fate. Till then, minutes will glide away like years from my impatient heart. Farewell till then, god- dess of my auoration. Lezopoup ” ie came, and ihe door was opened to him by the baron in propria persona. ‘“\ {3 Madame de Y. at home?’ “She is not at home for you.’’ “ And pray, by what right do you refuse me admission ?”” ‘¢ Methinks that right is very evident.”’ ‘* And you are here in her apartment?” “True; but for tho time being it is my ” The dialogue went rapidly on from cross words to achallenge; and on the morrow a duel took place in one of the coppice woods of the Bois de Boulogne. This time, Madame de Y— had every rea- son, she thought, for blaming the baron’s con duct; so another invitation was sent to him, which he duly attended to. « flow is this, Monsieur le Baron ?”’ said the widow in tremulous and reproschful accents, “expose your life with such a puppy—a life so useful, so precious! 0, I cannot but think you more foolish than wise.’” “T confess, madame, that I was wrong; but I merely wanted to put the young puppy, as you justly call him, in his right place, and Save you forever from his importunities. He scratched me, but I gave him a gentle sword thrust which will prevent him from annoying you forsome time to come. Was that nota ore worth having, my charming land- ly? “Yes, but at such a price !—the risk of your own life and my reputation. Gracious! baron, what will my friends think of me after such an affair? You have compromised me terri- bl our rous, your noble, your mag- dasiaeontet "Tis true, very true, dear lady, and I now eT ane I acted too rasbly upon the im pulse of the moment ; and that, in fact, 1 owe you a reparation,’? ‘ Madame de Y—— thought so likewise, ‘© Well, my dear barom,”” she, proffering 4 That heart I offer you again, and humbly wait your answer to know it was the resolve of her hand, “since it was to be, it must be, so let it be—we are friends.”’ “And er neg ths 4 charmer. the enam aron, ly lips the widow's lily white i an marriage day—when?”’ “Odearme! Mon Diex, what aman! la a month hence ”” And the compact was sealed. LEGANT PARLOR AND CHAMBER Farniture.—Just received at Warerooms No. 530 Seventh street, five PARLOR SUITES red quality, in French Brocatel and also A great variety of SOFAS, TSTE-A-TETES, DIVANS, LOUNGES, end CHAIRS in hatr-cloth Rosewood and Walnut CENTRE TABLES WHATNOTs, ETBGERES, &c. Fine French-plate MIRRORS, ALso, Enamelled CHAMBER SETS Solid Oak and Walnut SETS Rosewood end ySETS slope PEt MATTRESSES and FEATHER SALAMANDER SAFES, best quality. All goods warranted to beas resented, prices put as low as any other establishment, dec ll-eosw N.M Mc6REGOR. ° 1VERNOIS HOTEL. R. 6. DIVERNOIS BEGS TO INFORM 4¥E his friends and tbe public in gaa, that he has now opened his new Hotel on Pennsylvania avenue, between 17th and: 18th streets. This Establishment !s newly and elegently furn- ished on the most modern and iinproved prinet; with Salooas and Private Apartments Ber is suppiled With the choicest Wines and Liquors, Cige:s, &c. Game and other delicacies in season Private Dinner and Supper Parties‘ supplied and attended to in any psrt of thee ‘Tabled’ hote et 3g o'clock, on Sundays at rf nov 25-e938m. JOHN H. BUTHMANN, Importer and Dealerin Wines, Brandies, &c. Pean. avenue, south side, bet. 4 and6th sts., I 4S IN STORE A VERY CHUICE AS- sortment of Champagne, in quarts a | vy pints, of the most desirable brands. Also, sparkling St Peray, white and pink; Mederia, Sherry, Port, Teneriffe, Sicily, Rhine Wines, Moseile; French Wines, and white; Cognac, Scheidam Gin, Jamacia Rum, Scotch Whiskey, American Whiskey, Curacoa, Anisette; and of his own preparation, Wud Cherry Brandy, Blackberry Juice, Stomach Bit- ters. Also, genuine Absinthe, Kirschwasser, and Havana Cigars des 10-3& wim. PARIS PREMIUM HATS. MODE DE PINAUD. Poop & CO. HAVE RECEIVED ——e ‘“‘Arago”’ an Invoice of Gen- tlemen’s DS ESS HATS from the celebrated establishment of Laville & Poumaroux, who received two first-class medals at the late Expcsi- tion in Paris. Also, a beautiful assortment of Children’s FANCY BNAVER HATS, for Missesor Boys, Ladies’ RIDING HATS. FRENCH UMSRELLAS, very superice. TODD & CO. nov 3-6t&keotf west end Browns’ Hotel. CLUAKS—CLOAKS—CLOAES, SELLING OFF AT REDUCED PRICES. {ROM THIS DATE, DECENSRR ISTH the subscriber will cominence to run cif bis large and well selected stock of Velvet aad Cloth CLOAKS, SHAWLS, &c | st reduced prices, as Zo his wap eg to keep none over. trangers before buying would do well vs him a call before puschosio same FRANK A. McGEE. dec 15-eolm 244 Pa.ave., bet 12th and 13th ets, CHAUSCEY WARRKINER, WATCH MAKER, ye HM 4y STRERT, SIGN UF THE LARGE and smali Watch with Chain, near Sh’ ton’s Periodical Depot, corner o! Pennsylvania “WATCMES: JEWELRY . ¥ SILVER WABE. WATCH REPAIRING, &c. <5 PER Chronometers, Repeating Watebes Duplex, Mantle Clocks, < Lever, Jewelry, aad Hor zontal, Silver Ware Musical, and REPAIRED. JHWE-RY AND SILVER WaRK made to order. U-> Removed from 370 tenn’a avenue, Browns Hotel, to the above location “ee - nov 2-eo3m ©. WARRINER. Proposals for Furnishing Granite andGran- ite Work for the North Front of the Pat. ent Office Building DerartMext o: THE INTERIOR, December 18, 1856. CALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED at this department until the eighteenth dey ot Febroary next, 12 o'clock at noon, tor furnishing such Granite and Granite Work as may be required above the sub-basement story, in the erection of the north front of the Patent Ctfiice building. bids must b» in the form of the following schedule, aad cleariy specify tke pr ces for material, hacling, dres-ing, and setting, including all che ma chinery and other expenses. Schedule, Cube stone, per superticia! foot. Beds and biis, do do Extra Cubs stone, per cubic foot. Cornice in two beds, per superficial foor, Bloeking course, do do Frieze to entablature, co du Archiuave, do do Drops to cornice, per tinea! foot. "Brigiyphs. cach. Caps of pilasters, of Base ent, per tineal foot. lis, per superficial foot. Channe’ Window The gianite must bé equal in quality to that used in the construction of the wings of ihe buildings, specimens of which will be required to accompany the bids. Each bid will state in what me the work will be red from others and believed to with the approval of the heaa o' Ninevy percent. will be paid fe aa the work progresses, upon the estimate of ume agent of the deparument in charge thereof, and ten percent meerved until the completion ef the con. wact and acceptance of the worn by raid agent. The department reserves to itself the right to re ject or zecept the proposals hereby invited when it deems the ioterest of the Uniied ouies requires ul, as weil as to excl the bids of aay person or per- reason to believe will not, trom nfully perform the contract. ad working diawings can er information ob ained, or applna ion at the « 2 of the superintendent. Phe proposals, which must b+ sent te this deparc ment, adareseed to the Secretary of the Interior, be examined, and (endo sed + Proposals for the erection ef the north {rout of the Patent Office buiiding,”) will be epened at | o’clock, p. m., of the last cay coving the sa K. McCLE N M. WHITE, SOLE AGENT FOR FISK’S © Airtight Metallic Cofiins for the city of Washington, wishes a) inform the public that be has now on hand a iarge supply of all sizes, similar In form to the richest wood coffius, and beautifully finished in imitation of resewood They can be sold at thesame rates as a well finished mahogany coffin. These beau'iful Airtight Coffins can be ready for use in thirty minutes for transportation to any part of the United States. ‘Lhe under- s'yned attends to UNDERTAKING in all its branches, at all hours of day or ulght. Also, on band a supply of READY MADE WOODEN COFFINS. Purchasers are respectfully invited to call and see for themselves, at No 487 Pennsylvania ave- side, near the corner of Third street. HE SUBSCRIBER HAVING DETERN- ined to retire from the Dry Goods Tridectters terms. his entire stock for sale upen easy The stand ts the oldest established in thetown, anda and business has always been ean still be done In tt. ‘To any person with small means, this presente ’e rare - for making money. J_E CARTER, dec H-eo7t Bridge Georgetown,