Evening Star Newspaper, January 5, 1857, Page 4

7 DYAT EVENIN =— oan - THE YEAR THAT DIES. ¥Y Tuomas Hoop, (son of the late Thomas Hood ) Close his eyes—they look 80 cold Ont across the snowy world : Draw the curtains close around, ‘That the bells with jovous seund His dull hearing may not wound. Clasp bis hands—so long and thin; ‘They were fuil (when he came in Just twelve months ago) with grain— Seed of happiness and pain, That he scattered round like rain! Hush '—he’s gone—adown the wind Died that last var ne undefined Word “ Parewe1/) twas more a sigh Than a word ; | beard it die ©n the bre_ze, that moaneth by. £10900”, the wrinkles on bis brow— fe’) not feel the pressure now. Ho" k’ the Kain sobs at the door, F ainking how it saw of yore Uld Year die—and shall see more! Lay him out ere he grow co'd, Clothe him for the churchyard mould. Who fs this among us here, Standing by the Uid Man’s bier’ °P's bis heir—‘tisth» New Year! Hall to thee’ thew last of Years, With thy young eyes wet with (ears; But the wee of youth is brief, ‘Thou wilt soon forget thy griel; 3 Thy new power will bring rellef Leave ns—grey old man, New Year! To t=.¢ earth nis course to bear, Ge: the world with mirth and gles, G STAR. “Vaits impatiently for thee. Leave the dead, socold and grim! Seme day thou shalt be like him! 4K AIVALS ATTHE PRINCIPAL HOTELS Nasional Hetel —suy & BRices © Taylor, Eng Dr H Cooley, 3C & Tracey, Wiss 8 EB Watorbury & ly, Ct W C Stevens, do W Sapp & ly, O Sikes, Md J Granger, NY @ Seofield, Ut J Appleton, Me © Cherney & ly, de J L adams & ly, NY J 8 Kent, Va M Evans, Pa G Barney, do M Hart, NY CW Young &ly,do J Higiabothom, Ma P H Mooryer, Md J Ragler, E83 Jassiah, do L Washington, Texas J Cragg, d> © Martin. Ma RJ Dosey, do ‘B Monree, Va J B Brook, do LC Bbison, do © Hoaker, NY TB Smnth, ark, BB Washington, Ve T Juduh, Cal 43 Wiachester, Md N R Stinson, NY R Chapman, USN 4 N Nobie, ili AH Reeder, KT J Headley, Wis Miss Reeder, iid T Fowler, NY J Wheeler, KY T Rayney, de @ Conover, do G Patt & ly, NY J 6 Mille:, do Miss Le Roy, do F A Bartlett, do EM Bucgess, Md & Ames, Mad J Hughes, Pa TF Cherry, do Prof Davis, T Turner, Va - Browns’ Hotel.—t Pp & uM. BROWS. G Harding, Pa Dr Ht Halsted & fy, Mas W Granding, NY J @ Eaton, Pa J D Bering, Pa J B Hoge, Vt JM Bogart, NY Dr J W Whitmore, Va C A Merriex, do K Wilson, Del W 8 Copeland, do 4 & Worsham & 2 ladies J D Delap and, Va Va , R W Buater, do W B Warwick, do T Gorsuch, Md D Neil. do J D Ame-t, Pa Mrs K A Neil do HOW Aillitarad JN Smith & sis’r, Tenn A M Jackson, Va BH Bailey & ly, NY JJ Yousg, NC C Moore, do Miss AE Young, do Mrs C Horner & dau, do A Willard & iy, do Mrs Ashton, Va F 8 De Hass, ba Mrs Hyatt & dau, do = oe Va J Robinson, Pa irs Price. do M M Taylor, do Af Woody, NJ - Willacds’ Howel—s c. 28 A.WILLARD JL Peters& ly. NY = S$ & Nordon, I 5 Covort, do “s it A Necden. do PA G W Reynolds,Mass DB Green, Pa LJ Parker&ly,NY TT Walpole & ly, NY S D Howard, Fila D J Goster, do Hon L B Comins, Mass J @ Beaton, USA Mrs Comins, ao SL Wilsoa. 0 Miss L Barker, do J 3 Kerstt, Va J 6 Kerr. Ma W E Rister & ly, NY J A Rockweil, Ct fon A De Witt, Mass Col W Ht Dengerfield, W B Swett, do Ma 6 W Thomas, Va J McCracken & fy,Cal HG Peyton, do J Seder & ty. NY L Hersburg & ly, Masa Miss Seder, do JJ Sivly, Va Miss Comer, do G J Coster, NC LJ Koopman & ly, do Kirkwood House.—s.s 4.5. XIRKWoOD, J Pringle, NY AB Dennis, Md Col Marr, USA O Adams, 'Y Steer, Pa J Fisher, va. J O Evans, Texas N H Topping, DC J W Linsley & Ay JM Sm ta, Va sah Millward & ty, 8 P Wood: do AS Call & ly, do Capt Hall, Mase GHCa'l,ao’ Evternational Hotel—Penn. avenue. A Reis, Pa J Burke, NY © Reynolds, NY M Winter, DC Ino Cribs, fii IW Wart, do B Leeds, Mass W Sapp & ly, O J Heed, Md T W Brown, do BB Reynolds, do —_—__—______ EW OFFICIAL CUNGRESS DIREC- N TURY: coatatatng the Nam s and Res!- dences of Senators and M«mbers of the house of Representatives fox the Present session of Con- fits by other valuable infermation. Just pab- TAYLOR & MAURY, Bookstore near 9th street. NEW YEARS’ GIFT. NorHine BETTER PHAN A HANDSOME Velvet or Cloth CLOAK, such as may be en ae Shawi Establishment of river, 2 eansylvania ay betwr boop cag a yivania avenue, cea de: 20-lw FRANK A. McGEE. NSTRUCTIONS TO UNITED STATES Consuls —with directions to merchants, ship- masters and seamen, for the transaction of Con- sular business; embracing the laws relating to the ener, salaries, and duties of Consular Pupils, Consuls and Commercial Agents, official and emo! minents, forms for the transaction of ail cousular imess, with an historical account of the consular estsb.ishment from the Adminis. tration of Washington to the present time. Price $2 50; can be seat by mail to any part of the United States Just published, and for sale in Washington city a AYLOB & MAURY, dec 30- Booksellers, ner 9th street Proposals for Furaishi Marble and Mar- ble Worx for the North Front of . ent Office Building. — Drrantaeet oy tHE IxrtRion December 18, 1556. } Grates PROPOSALS WILL BR RECEIVED a i« Deperima-nt uotit the eighteenth day of ¥ next, 12 o'rlock a: noon. for furnishing Marti+ and Mabe Work as may bo required ia the erection of the north ot ue e binsen je ‘rontot we Patent Office ‘The bids monet be in the form of the foliowi schedule, aud clea ly specifying the prices cae ae teria!, bauiag. dresung, and vetting, incluging att @e machinery and ot”. tr expenses: i Schedule, Cube stone, per superticial foot Beds and bills, do a cube stone, per cubic fact uuce in CWO Dads, per euperfieia! font jocking course, "do ao Frieze toentab a'ure,do do Archivave, do do Drops 0 cornice, per lineal fo ", ‘Triglyphs, cach, Caps of pilasters. cach, Chaneis of ba emeut, per linea’ foot, Marble tiling. per superficial to #, Window «ils, do do. The ma’bie must b> em lar in kind and quality © U a used in the coastruction of the cau a of the building. ered t Fin what tim the work will be sted, and none will be considered fem others those Known to be of the tiete acd believed to od teith the ob'iga- eropose fo a suine;and ne awignment of crotract will b- recognised, unless mad: with eva! of the bea | of the De; artm =nt. ¥ per Cent. will be pa d from ti to tine, as He Wek proeteases, upon the esiimate of the agent of the Deyartmont in cha ge thereof, and ten per cent. feeriv-d until the cempl-tionof the con- tract aud @ ‘ceptaice of the work by said arent. The fe; artinnt reserves to iteels the righ. 10 re- Jeet or avcept the pr pora'« here by invited, when it dew ms the interest of the United states requires it, @» well as to exclude the bids of any person or pert. sons who it has good reason to b lieve will not tcom any ca thfull Plans, specii be examined, a vt other informa‘ioa ob ained, ee can ON ap- pica bon at th - office of the superntendent T >» als, which mast b- sent to this de yaom dressed to the Mecreia y of the Lute rior, jendorerd ** Propo: ale for the erection of the north front of the Parent Office baniaiog,’) will b= opened at To'Ubeck, pm, of the Int cay pamed for re~ bapa byte R. MeCLELLAND, Bett = Seeaseary of the bntestor. MANTELS. NEW AND BEAUTIFUL STYLE. factured m Slate St 4 the West Cast! Slate Company, Vt. HESK MANTELS ARE ENAMELLEDIN imitation of the richest and most expensive EGYPTIAN, LISBON, VERD ANTIQUE, PORPHYRY, PYRENEES, BROCATELLA, AGATE, SPANISH GALWAY, and a and Gesirable MARBLES. The imitations « 80 perfect that they ee closest scratiny. They are so highly polish: that they retal oe beauty much longer than marble ; arene A oe by smoke, coal gas, or acids, and oan be sold much cheaper than any others in market. Price 125 to $12. rang MTicote, Gullders, and others are Invited to call ané examine samples at No. 512 Seventh w Odd Fellows’ Hall, u street, 3doors belo’ v. M HANSON! P Agent. @REAT REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF BOOTS AND GAITERS HAVE ON COMMISSION, FOR A PHIL- I adelphia manu- focturer, a first rate at $3.62, full as good as those usually seit at $5 or $6; acd a French Calf Patent LeatherGAITER at $3.50. that is (or ever were) sold la the District for the price; for the roof, come and see or yourself. Terms Large J G cash. No extra it char; to oMset bad debts. Call at tke EW YORK HAT STORE, Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue. m 24 ANTHONY, Agent. . WwW. G. METZBROTT, (8tccessor to Gro HiLsvs.) Agent of Maven & b: and William Miller's CELEBRATED PIAN@S AS ALWAYS ON HAND THE LARGEST stock of PIANOS from 175 up to $1,000. MELODEONS from $15 to 825), GUITARS, VIOLINS, BRASS INSTRU- MENTS, FLUTES, BANJOES, ACCORD- EONS, and SHEET MUSIC, cheaper than in -_ house sonth of New York. ‘usic published and received every day. Pianos for rent nov 4-tr HATS! HATS! CONSTANTLY ON HA supply of BEEBE’S . NEW YORK STYLES together with TAYLOR'S HATS, of BALTI- MORE. The best black dress HATS pot up in the latest style for $3 Sc good as those uendily sold at 85; and a good fashion- @ able Hat at $3, worth $1; and a first-rate Hat, $2 50. ‘Phe best materials and the best wor«: anship is oo Le seats a %5 Hat, which ts sold for $3.50. Wedoa cash business, meet with no los- ive each customer full value for his ay elt Hats unusually low. N. Race for Driscoll’s Baim of a Thousand Flowers. Price 25 cents per bottle. ANTHONY, 7th street, near Pa.ayenne, Agent for ew York Hat Compaay. se 26.1f ND A FULL REY ses, but TO ALL THAT VALUE THEIR SIGHT sight, caused by age, sickness, end particularly from —— injud clousiy selected, to his superior PECTACLES and GLASSES carefully ground be himself to a true spherical accuracy, and brii- lfant transparency, suited precisely and benef- clalty to the wearer according to the concavity or convexity of the eye. Very numerous are the ill effects caused to the precious organ of sight from the commencement of using glasses in not bein recisely suited, by the use of an Optometer ; an he tice of many years enabies 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 acinow! es the very libe- ral encouragemen' mooiiey Semip ined, and further solicits the patronage of those that have not yet availed themselves of bis 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 unaitacminies 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 Fallows’ Hall, tr stains. Norroin, ber 7, 1854. Str—The Spectacles you ¢ for me suit very well, and seem to have improved my sight more than any other I have lately tried. LITT. W. FAZEWELL I heve tried a pair of Spectacies obtained from Mr. Tobias, and find them of great assistance to my sight, and corresponding with hisdescription of the foe I recommend bim as a xkiliful op- tielan. HENRY A. WISE, Having been Indoced by 2 friend to visit:he oe- tablishment of Mr. Tobias for the purpose of try- ing his enon { was furnished im with a pair slizhtly colored blne, which have afforded me more relief and gratification than any Ihave evertried. My sight, originally very good, was injured by writing and reading at night, fre- uently to a very late hour; but with the ald of henag I can study almost as late as ever, and that tco without the pain I have previously suffered. JOHN WILSON, Late Commissioner Gea’l Land O80, December 11, it55 L have used Mr. Foblas’s &pectacles for thras or four months, and take great pleasure tm sav- ing that | am much pleased with them. { bavs been much benefitted by them. May Sth, 1856. GEOK. P. SCARBURGH,. I was recommended to Mz. John Tobias as 2 skilifal oon and as I have eyes of remark- able peculiarity, I was cratified to find that Mr. Tobias see to comprehend them by inspac- tion and some slight measurement, and he has made mea pair of Spectacles that suits me ad- mirably. A. P. BOFLER. July 11, 1856. WILMINetoN, N.C., Jan. 27, 185% Mr.J.Tesias: Dear Sir—1 am happy to say that the Spectacles which | obtained from you last week are entirely satisfactory. Froman ineqaal- ity in the visual range of my eyes, | have bereto- found great difficulty in getting glasses of the proper focal distance. Itaffords me pleasure to state that, by the ald of your optometer, this diti- culty has been happily obviated so that theglasses furnished me are decidedly the best lapted my eyes of any | have Cee used. Very pains yours, B. DRANE, ector of St James’ Parish. Duran TMENT OF INTERIOR, May 7, 1855. From natural defects and the unequal range of my eyes, | have been compelled to use glasses for several years. I have tried different opticians without obtaining glasses perfectly fit to my eyes. Four montbssince Mr. Tobias made two pairs especially for me, which I have found to serve me perfectly. By the use of his optometer he Is enabied to adapt Glasses minutely to the eye. I most cheerfully recommend Mr. Tobias to having occasion to nse glasses. and bear my te: mony as to his skill as an optician. HENRY Ff. BALDWIN, Assist. Soc’y to sign Land Warrante. P. 8,OPERA GLASSES of great variety TELESCOPES & Microscopes, WATCH MAKER GLASSES, and many other articles in this line at very low prices constantly on hand. Sy ely C SHAWLS-—8SHAWLS!! HOBSIERY—HOSIERY '!: SELLING UFF, LOAKS—CLOAKS! ‘The subseriter ts determined to close out bis entire stock of CLOAKS and SHAWLS the ‘20th of January, to accomplish which he will sell off at a very small advance His stock ef Cloth Cloaks cannot be equalled by any assortment e!sewhere in this District His Veiveis are superb. F. A. McGER, dec 29-20t 244 Pa ave , bet 22th and 13th sts. COAL—CUAL—COAL F ALL KINDS AND OF THK BEST quality always on hand, at JOHN W. MYERS & Co. Yard corner G and 22d streets, First Ward. dec 16-tf Sts th ee: | Cus VASES, CUPS AND SAUCERS, Children’s Tea Sets, ba sy mes | Modicines. PERUVIAN SYRUP, For the curs of Dyspepsia, Live: omplaint, Dropsy, Newraigia, Incipient Diseases of the | Lungsand Bronchial Passages, Biles, Gen eral Dedtlity, $c. } TT EXCELLENT MEDICINE, WHICH has attained a high reputation and been ex- tensively used in Boston and other cities of the East, has been received and 1s now offered for salebyZ D. GILMAN, special agent, 350 Penn- sylvania avenue, as also by the f ere agent, cor- ner of L and 3d streets, ard. The proofs of its efficacy are so numerous, so well authenticated, and of such ullar okarac- ter, that sufferers cannot reasonably hesitate to re- ceive the proffered aid. The Pervvian bitch does not profess to be a cure-all, but its ra: is extensive, because many diseases, apparentiy unlike, are intimately re- lated, and, proceeding from one cause, may be cured by one remedy. The class of diseases for which the Syrup pro- vides a cure, is precisely that which has so often baffied the highest order of medical skill. The facts are tangible, the witnesses accessible, and ine safety and efficacy of the Syrup incontrovert- le. | 1 have anal the medical preparation called | the Peruvian Syrup, with reference to the number | and kind of active substances contained in it, and | tbe durability of the compound asa pharmaceutl _ cal article. The metallic compounds of arsenicy | antimony, mercury and zinc are not present, nor | is it possible to detect init the slightest indica- tion of any metallic and mineral poison _Its or- ganic constituents do not inciude cpium, or any of the drugs yielding poisonous principles. ‘The | constituents, when separated, are not even acrid | tothe taste. It isa preparation scientifically and | skiifully eompounded, possessing all the durabil- | ity of a spirituous tincture, without its objection- | able qualities and the activity of ts leading con- | stituent Is preserved through the judiciows adap- | tation of its solvent. The polnt hereattained has been frequently and unsuccessfully sougiit after by pharmacettists. eran § A.A. HAYES, M.D. Aseayer to State of Massachusetts No. 16 Boylston street, Boston, 34 Nov , 1555, nov 22-3m PILES—PiLES—PILES. E CALL ATTENTION TO ALL WHO are affiictea with this dreadfu! complaint to the following sworn certificate from one of our most respectable citizens, the father-in-law of the roprietor of the “Courier des Etas Unis,’ and forcheriy gunmaker in Phijadelphia: New Yor, Aug. 26th, 1856. Dr Deprtr—Dear Sir:—i hereby certify that! have been afflic ed with the Piles for nearly sixty years, that | have used elghteecn bottles of Barnes’ Pile Lotion, and everything else I could here of, but all to no effsct, forthey did me little orno good. About two montbs since, | commenced using your remedies for the Piles, ad have the hay ican tosay that they have had the desired t, having cured me 1 consides this almosta miracle, for ] am elghty years of age. I sincem- ly recommend them to all afflicted with the above complaint. P. VALLEE, 73 Franklin st — State of New York, New York City and County. 1, Joseph C. Lawrence, do bereby certify that on the day of the date hereof, before me personal- ly came P. Vallee, to me well known, who, be- | ing by me duly sworn, did depose and say that | the contents of the foregoing certificate signed by bim are true. In witness whereof | bave subscribed my name, as Commissioner of Deeds and asa Notary Pubiic of the State of New York, und have af- fixed my Notarial Seal at my office, in New York, this 26th day of August, 1856 JOSEPH C. LAWRENCE Commissioner of Deeds and Notary Public of the State of New York. 67 Wall street, New York We challenge the Medical Faculty of the Unt- | ted States to produce a certliicate equal to the above. Dr. Duprie’s Remedies are (ve only ef- | — oure for internal Piles. Only 50 cents per Xe Ottice—76 Nassau street, New York. Willbe | sent by mail to any par of the United States | Forsale by FORD & BKO., corner of 13th | street and Pa. ave, Washington, b. Cc. oc 23 GAUTIER’S COMPOUND HERB DROPS: For Cougzs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, &c HESE INVALUABLE COMPOUND Herb | Drops h«ve th extraordinary property of im- mediately relieving pois as Colds, Hoarseness Difficulty of Breataing, Bronchitis, Asthma, and Huskiness of the Throat Those who are troubled with that unpleasant tickling in the throat, which deprives them of rest, pight after night, by the incessant cough which it provokes, will, by using these drops, find immediate reilet. The subscriber, in presenting these Drops to pubile notice, wishes it to be expressly undez- stood chat he does not claim forthem any miracu- lous curing properties, nor does he present them with a long rtring of certificates of re ommenda- tions, although he has many unsolicited and most fisttering ones from persous who have used them, These Drops are composed of six simple ine [bhai principally herbs, which are known to very efficacions in the cure of diseases resulte ing from Colds, and %ome of which, being rather nauseous in their natural state, would deter many from resorting tothem, but when made into a candv or drops, become palatable without losing any of their valuable properties. ‘Phey have been approved and recommended by all the most prominent members of the Medicei Faculty of Washington city. Every Lawyer, Clergyman, Public Speaker, or Vocalist, should carry a few of these Drops in his pocket to be used before orefter exercising the vocal organs. Prepared 2nd for sale, wholesale and retail, by C, GAUTIER, A la Ville de Paris, No. 252 Pa av., Washington, D.C. Or may be had of the following agent-: JAS. AH. STONE, corner of 7th and L. streem; R 8. T CISSSL, Georgetown; JOAN E BATES, Navy Yard; SAMUEL WHITE. 7th street, 528; HENRY COOK & CU., Alexandria dec 9 “YRIVAYS MEDICAL FREATISR on THE ?RILOIOPEICAL VIEW OF HABRIAGE, BY BM. RB. BA CROIX, Me D., ALBANY,N.Y., 2 Danese m04 150 Fine, Piain.and Selorcd Lisk- egraphs and Piercs. Paice osny @wuntr-Fivz Oxure, Ser! (ree of Postage to all parts of ths Union XHEAPEST BOOK EVER PEBLISEED— J nnd conizining nearly double the quantity of read- in th&t of the son the PHYSIC LARRIAGE, et Indrmities ¢ 7; Fewulting from cx- which dextroy the phys and mental pow- ers, with Observations on Marriage, its dutien and é!z thetr remedies; with Lithographs, !Uustrating the bets coe dour b logy, and Diseases of the Re- produstivs Organs of both sexes, their structure, uses, ned functions. A popular and comprehea- sive Breatiss or the Putles and Cavenitlos of sin- gse nnd married lifo—bappy and frvitfc! alliseces, wnde ofc. cering thema—{afelicitons and ixfertile enes—their obyistiew amd removal. po) 1 Lints to these cestempir TeateleRy, thatwill everecm: objections te It owsver, ehow taxe this importax! stop with ics on the diseases and racdisal if females from tafsucy to old nro, each Ly tilaairated beautifal lihogras bility, its causes and sure, al po! obsofvstions onthe safe: of trentment— on all Giserses ari om ingiscreticn, with plain simple rules by which all persons caa cure them- eolves without mercury—remedien for those self- lnfiicted miseries and ppointed ho; fortunately prevalent inthe young. It isa truth. thoseconteraplati | penetra esaxy ful adviser to the married and marriage: Its perusal is particularly recommend- ed to persons entertaining secret doubts of their Lapiest condition, and who arc conscious of hay. ng hazarded the health, happines: 4 privil to wrhich every human being {s en! tea’ are Price TWENTY-FIVE CENTS per copy, or Five copes for One Dollar. Mailed, free of post- age, to all parts of the United States. N. B.—Those who prefer may consult Dr. LA CROIX upon any of the diseases upon which this book treats, either personally or by mail. Med! cine sent to any part af the Union according to di. rections, safely packed and carefully sec from all observation. Address Dr.M. B. LA CROIX, No. 31 Maiden Lane, or Post Office Box 579 Albany, N. ¥ Omics open daily from 9am to? om Bunday from 3 unt!) 5p. m. hoe REMOVED from No. 56 Beaver at Albany, New Y. ary, 25 cents New York Ledger for December 27th. Godey’s Ladies’ Book for January Everlasting and indestructible Toy ‘Books, a ‘ood assortment also; of Bibles, and Prayer Books und in tich Velvet and Turkey Morocco; an extensive assortment of children’s Books, suit: ble for Christmas Presents; t variety of Pen and Pocket Knives, Scissors dhstes, Pistols, &c , for sale very low by EK LUNDY, deci9 No. 128 Bridge street, Georgetown EAUTIF UL GOODS,AT McLAUGHLIN’S Bi Holliday Geo 18 COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS, BRONCHITIS, WHOOPING-COUGH, CROUP, ASTHMA, AND CONSUMPTION. Among the numercus discoveries Science has made in this generation to facilitate the business of life —increase its enjoyment, and even prolon; the term of human exisience, none can be named o} more real value to mankind than thiscontribution of Chrmistry to the Healing Art. A vast trial of its virtues throughout this broad country, has proven beyonda Seat, that no medicine orcom- bination of medicines yet Known, ean so surely control and cure the numerous varieties of pulmo nary disease which have hitherto swept from our midstthousandsandthousandsevery year Indeed there is now abundant reason to believe a Reme- dy has at length been found which can be relied On, tocur* the most dangerous affections of the lungs. Our space here will not permit us to pub- Ush any proportion of the cures effected by its use but we would present the following :—and refer furtherenquiry tommy Americen Almanac, which the agent below named, will always be pleased to furnished free, wherein are full particulars, and indisputable proof of these statements. OFFick oF TRANSPORTATION, Laurens, R.R.,S.C., rt | 4, 1858. Dr J.C. Aysr. Dear Sir,—My littleson, four vears old, has just recovered from a severe attask of maglignant Scarlet Fever, his throat was rot- ten, and every person that visited bim, pronounc- ed himadeadchild Having used yourCazrry Pectoral, In California, in the winter of 1860, for a severe attack of Bronchitis, with entire suc- cess, I was induced to try iton my little boy. | gave bima tea-spoon-full every three hours, com- mencing inthe morning, and by ten o'clock at night, | found a decided change for the better, and after three daye use, he was able to eat or drink without pain. Its ase in the above named disease will save many a child from a prematuie grave, and relieve the anxiety of many a fond nt Forall af- fections of the Throat and Lungs, | believe it the best mediclie extant. A feeling of the deepest gratitude, prompts me jn addresssing you these ines,—but for your important discovery, my little boy would now have been in another world. am yours with great respect, J.D. POWELL, Supt. Trans., L. R. R, Reces Hit, Somerset Co ,N.J., July 21, 1852. De. J.C. Ayga,—Since your medicine has be- come known here it has a greater demand than any other couch remedy we hve ever sold. It is spoken of in terms of unmeasured praise by those who heve uscd it, and I know of some cases where the best they can say of it is not too much for the good it has done. I take pleasure in selling it, because | know that I ain giving my customers the worth of their money, and I feel gratified in rering the benefit it confers. Pleaze send mea further supply, and believe me Yours, with res’ JOH WHITLOCK, P.S Almost any number of certificates can be sent if you wish it Winpsor, C _W., June 26, 1852 Dr.J.C. Aver. Sir —This may certify that! have used your CHERRY PECTORAL for upwards of one year; and it is my sincere belief that 1 should have been in my g ave ere this time if | hed not Ithascured me of a dangerous affec- tion of the lungs, and I do not overstate my con- | victions when | tell you It !s a priceless remedy. Yours ver Se D. A. hMcCLURE, Attorney at Law. WILE*BARRE. Pa , September 29, 1850 Dn.J.C. Aver. My dear Sir —Your medicine is much approved of by those who have used it bere, and its composition is such as to insure and Taintata its repitation I invariably recom- mend it for pulmonary affections, as do many of our principal Lip boeing am your friend, CHAS STREATER,M.D Pre a by DR. J.C. AYER, Chemist, Low- e ass Sold by %_D. GILMAN, Washington, and all respectable druggists. a 4m c€OUGHS—COLDS—HOARSENESS. DA. TYLER'S COMPOUND SYRUP OF GUM ARABIC; The most Pleasant, Safe and Speedy Cure fur Whooping Cough, Cronp, Asthma, Diseased Lungs, and Consumption Entered according (o Act of Congress, A. D. 1837. NAWAIN PRESENTING TO THE NOTICE of the public the above remedy, we feel that little apology is needed. Vast numbers in al} sections of the Union are obliged to have recourse to other sources of relief than the immediate pre- script on of their family physician, and as each return of the winter season brings out a host of eae! new specifics, some good, others use- ess, and many decidedly dangerous, it becomes as much a matter of duty as interest, believing this to he a remedy, combining the greatest gd- vantages, with the least objections of any other in use, to make it as extensively Known as prac- ticable. ‘That such is its character, is abundantly Proved by the fact, that it has been extensively used the last twenty years with unparalleled suc- cess; that its reputation has continued to spread and Its sale increase, with little ald from adver Using or published lists of certificates, (which all Know can as eesily be had for a worthless preparation as for a meritorious one,) that by its owa intrinsic merit, with the recominendat'on of persons benefitted by its use, thas gained its prevent popularity; it 1s not trumpeted to the world as a specific or cure all, but 2s a valuable and scleniific auxiliary in pulmonary cases. read at hand, and one that has been generally foun to afford reltef where most others have been tried without material benefit: As such, it is che nised by numbers of our leading physicians, who know its compositien, and have been eye wit- nesses of its superior efficacy, as well as by thou- sands of our most respectable citizens, to most of ‘whom reference is cheerfully permitted Sold at 25 cents, or three bottles {n one, 50 cts., by NAIRN & PALMER, and CHAS. STUTT, Wasbington; CISSEL, Georgetown, and PEEL & STEVENS, Alexandria Also, ‘*«TYLER’S GUM ARABIC COUGR CANDY DROPS,” the same composition ina portable form, muck patronised by public speak- ers, singers, frequenters of public assemblies, &c as they remove all huskiness from the throat and voice, and act like a charm on a troublesome cough. Price 12}¢ and 25centsa box. dec 9-iy STOP THAT COUGH! HE GREAT REMEDY FOR COUGHS, Coups, Crour and WHoorine Coren DR. ROSE’S COUGH SYRUP Cures Coughs of the worst kind. Italsocures hoarseness, sore throat, weakness of the chest, pain in the breast and lung affections Where ever there is pain mix with the Cough Syrup 10 drops of Pain Curer, and you willfind immed late relief Dr. Rose’s Cough Syrup relieves and frequently cures a consnmptive cough, and forti- fies the svstem against further at'acks. U7 In bottles at 60 cents and #1. TO CURE CROUP. The lives of thousand of children have been saved, by using Dr. ROSES Croup Syrup. It Rives instant relief 5 cents a bottle. TO CURE WHOOPING COUGH Dr. ROSE’S Whooping Cough Syrup is the only certain cure for V pooping Cough. Itcures inashort time, and allays all irritationcef the Lungs 50 cents a bottle The above valuable medicines are recommerd ed by Physicians who bate tried them in their practice To be had of all Druggists in peor bse Georgetown. and Alexand dec HOW TOU LL PAIN. PA IS THE FORERUNNER OF MOST diseases—cure the Pain and check the disease DR ROSE’S PAIN-CURER will cure Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Pains in the Limbs, Sides or Back, Sprains ‘and. Bruises, Ear and Tooth Ache, Pain or Cramp in the Stomach or Bowels, Sore ‘Throat, Burns, Scalds, Ague or Lumps in the Brest, Chills, Spinal Affections, and@ Pains inthe feet Indeed, it cyres all Pzin. JEP 12, 25, aud 50 cents a bottle. J¢ you are Billous and have a bad Cold. take DR ROS®’S RAILROAD OR ANTI-BiL- IOUS PILLS. They cany offa!l bile and re- move accld. These Pills go ahaed of all other Pills in their good effects pu Boxes 12% and 25 pra Sold by =H r ts in hington, rgetown, a ie ee ec 10-4m THE GREAT Sue eer GONORRHEA, Ga LEET, &c. ERSONS SUFFERING WITH THE zbove complaints will be cured in a few days by using 9K. ROSE’S FRENCH SPECIFIC, $i Affections use DR. per bottle 2, For Kid ard Bled ROSE’S BUCHU COMPOUND, 50 cents a bot- tle. i immediate relief. onga ey Drug- iy ‘Washingion, Georgetown an abel Press hy Arsiee Pate mee Trearcet Deranrurrr, Wasntratox, December 16, 1856 ROPOSALS WILL BE R&SCEIVED AT THIS de; ariment until the 19th day 0° Febroary, A D. 1857, at 9 o’clock, a. m, for the construction of the Marine Hospral authorised to be erected at Ga- Jena, illinois, according to the placs and s-ceifica- tions prepared at this department; +aid propesals to be either tor the whole building cr seperate for tif terent kinds of work; bills of parcels mest in every case eccom any ea h bd, with the smoun' of + ax kind of work, and the tota amount carried out ; the department reserving the right to reject or aecept the proposals here by invites, or any parts thereof, when it deems the interest @f the United States re. | quires: the department also reserves the right to exclude the bide of any person or persons who there is ust cause to bele ve will no: faithfully perform the contracts, or which they have attempted to obta'n by indirection; and atl bids when there shall be | pa-tes in interest who do not join in the bids, and | ali bids that upon investization, are blow a feir pri-e for the work. Bids will not be reerived in gross, and no contract will b> awarded to a bidder unlecs vetails are farn- ishea the depar ment of the prices of the aifferent kinds of work a d materials, which shal be subjrct to the revi-ion of the department, so that iv may adopt the whole or a part of th |, as the mterest of the United Sta es may reqnire. Ninevy percent of the am vant of work done and ma’eriais delivered, ar orang to contract price, (said amount to be ascertained by the « the depar ment appointed for 1 be paid from tims ae id ten per cent. reta’ pletion of the contract aad @ ceprance of the work, by the agent aforesaid, and be forf ited in the event of noa-fulfiment of contract Contracts will b> awarded only to master-build re and mechanics, and the ament thereof, exorpt by consent of the Seore of the ‘Tyveaswy, will be a forf iture of the sam-«, Fah proporal must be ascempanird by a written guaraniee, signed by two responsible pereo os, (oer tified to b: so by the United Simves district judge or attorney of the eaid district,) in the sum of 2,000 fo, the whole work, or of a propor iorate a if for auy part, teat the bidder w.ll, whe if his propo-al be aecepted. enter inio a + bend, with proper and sufficient securivive, for ite frithful perfomance. Form of bond and certificate required will b- farniehed on applica ion to the department. Plavs, specific ations, and work: be (tes thiriy days, when th: y ap) to the gepariment. No bid will be considered unless it fully complies in ail its detarls with the requirements of this advertise ment. The prooorals mast be sect to thie Cepartment, aidressed to the Secrevary of the Treasury, ani ainly endorsed “ Proposals for the Galena Marine Hospital,” and will bs opened at 19 o'clock am, of We @t cey named for receiving the same JAMES GUTASRIE, Seor te y of the Treasury. dec 19 -Qawti9hFebt Proposals for Erecting Custcm-house, &c , at Portsmouth, New Hawpshire. Treasvey Derarrment, | Wasnixoron, December 16, 1856. ROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT THIS depactinent until the 16th day of Fobrea y, A a a’ 9 o'clock, a.m, for we constraction of the Custum house, Post Office, ard Court rooms auhorzedto b: erected at Portsmouth, Hamp- shire, according to the p’ id specifications pre yared a: this departm -nt; : aid propo a's to be either for the whole b tilding cr sepa ate for different binds bills of yarcels must in every case ar- ach bid, with the amount of each kind of work, and the tora’ amount carried owt; the de pirtm ant reese: ving the nght to reject or accept the propo: als here by invited, or any; arte thereot, when tt deci the interest of the United 5 atesrequires it; tie depar ment a'eo reserves the right to excl ] bids of any p: oF persons who there 18 just cause to bel v> will not ‘aahfally perform the contrarte, or which they br’ “tem pted to ob ain by indirec- tion; and a! bids when there shell b> parties in in- terest who co not join in the bids, and all bits tha , upon investire’ion, are below a fair price for the work, Bids will not b+ received in groes and will b: aaarded to a bidder untess detail - niahed the de; artment of the prices of the different kinds of work and materials, which ste'l be subject to the revirion of the department, so that it may afopt the whole or cart of the bid, as the intereet of the United Sates may require Ninety per cemi. ot tne amount of work done and Ma'erais delivered, according to contact price, (sad amounts to b> a-cerveined by the ext.mate of avazentrf che de, aament appointed for that pur Pp vb. lies in rertise- pose.) will be peed trom time to time athe work progresses; and ten per cent. retained unul the ecm pletion ef the contact and acceptance of the work, &c , by the agent aforesaid, and be forfeited in the «vent of non-fulfi m nt of contract. Contrasts wil b> awarded only wo mater bu Iders aid mci anies,and the assignment thereot, except by consent of tae Secreiary of the Tree-ury, will be a ‘orfeiture of the aim: F: proporal must be accom; anied by a written cua antee, rigned Ly two responsible persone, (cer- tified to be to by the United 8 a’es di.trict judge or attorney of the said + istrict,) in the som of $5,090 for the «hele work,or of a p.opor ionats amount, it for avy yart, that the bidder will, wien required, it bis propo ab be accepted, enter into @ contract and bond, with proper aad safficient securities, for is facthful perio mance. Fo m of bond and eertifien’e required will bs fur nishea on application tothe aeparment. Tlans, specifications, and workivg drawings wi'l bo ready acter thirty days, when hey can be hed cn appli ation to the department. No bid will he considered unless it fully complies in all its detai's with the regurements of this adve, tise ment. ‘The proposals mi be rent to this department, aldremed to the Secretary of the Treasury, avd pla'nly endorsed ‘ Proposals for the Portsmouth Cuwtoin house,” and will ba opened at 10 o'clock, a my of the Jeet Cay ramed for receiving the seme. JAMES GUTHRIE dec 19 9awtl6Feh{ Secretary of the Treasury Proposals for Erecting the Post Office and Court-house at Windsor, Vermont. Treasurt Dep-rrwent, Wasurvetos, December 16, 156 H PROPOSALS WILL BE RECRIVED AT THUS derartment until the 16ch day of F brusry, A. D. 1857, a1 9 «clock a m.,, for toe construction of the Port Office and Courthouse authorized to be erected a' Windsor, Vermont, according 10 ‘he plang and specifi ations prepared a this de varment; wud proporals to b» either for the whole b silding or se- pavate for diterent kinds of work ; biis of els Must in every case acem;any cach bd, with the amount of ch kind cf work, aad theto al amount carried cut; the deparment te «rving the right to reject or accept the proporais hereby invited, orany Partsthereof, when it deems the interest of the United States requires it; the depariment also re- serves the right to eaciude the bids ol any p-rsen or persons who there ts just cause to bel ve will not faitbfutly perform the convacte, or w bich they tave at INpted toub ain by indirection ; and all bids when there sha | be parties in interest whe do not join in the bid, and a'l bids tnat, upon investija‘ion, are below a fair price for the work. Bids will not b received in gross, and no eon tract will be axarded to a bidder unlers detail: are furni-hed the department of the prites of the diffex ent kinds of work and matenals, which sba!i b+ suhject to the revision of the depa-tment, so that im y adopt the whole or part ofthe bid, a3 the in terest of the United States may require. Ninety per cent. of tne amount of work done and materals celivered, according to cont act price, raid ainountto b> asceriained by the estate of aaazent of the deparmment a sported for that pur- pose,) will be pad from tm: to time a+ the work progresses, acd ten per cent. retained until the com pievion of the contact and accep ance of the work, ac, by the agent atorrsaid, and be forfeited ia the event of non fulfilment of contract Con racis will be awarJed only to master-buil fers and mechan c-, aad the as ignment thereof, exor pt by consent of the Secreta y of ibe Treasmy, will be a f. rfieture of the rame. Each proposal must be accompanied by a written goarantee, signed by two r sible persons, (oer- tified to be so by the United States district judge or atiorney of heeaid district,) in the sum of $5 000 for the while work, or of a proportionate amount, if for aoy part, tha’ the b dder will.when required, ifhis proposal be accepted, enter intoa contrastand bond, wiih proper and suffi ient securities, for its faithful perfortnance. Form of bond and certifica’e required will be furn- ished 6n application to the depariment Pia vs. specifications, and working drawing: vill be ready after thirty ¢ay:, when they can be hat on applicaion to the department. No bid will be eansiderad unless if fully ail its detai’s with the requirements of this ment. ‘The propo-als must be sent to this depa-tment, pased tothe Secretary of the Treasury, ana y endorsed * Proposcls for the Windsor Pos* Office and Court house,” and will b+ opened 10 ka. in, of the Jast cay named for re: ths some JAMES GUTHURIF, dec 20 Qawtlf Fibt Becretaryof Trrawry CLOCKS !—CLOCKS!—CLOCKS. NLY THINK OF IT,—GOOD CLOCKS from #1 50 up to $30,—all warranted to go right;—over 65 different styies of Clocks to, selectfrom. Also, Clock Cords Weights, Keys, wo) Oils, and everything in } ROBINSON'S Penueyivania ~y P EvT) aven posite Browns’ Hotel. nov 24-2m. 20000 PEACH TREES. At TEN DOLLARS PER pidaben ED—FOR sale at my N near ington. The above roe A are al ‘of fine growth, ol J VERG : om YOSHVA PROBOE. Information for Traveler HE STEAMER GEORGE WASHING- TON will depart at the follow ing hours: = Leave Alexandria 7 Leave Washington = nov 11d JOB #08 MOUNT VERNO ON TUESPAES AND EIDAY —F ROUND TRIP, $1; FROM ALEXANDRIA 15 CENTS.—The, NI steamer OMAS Feet hee — ‘ae! aria ovelock. Ooecaes Shere ee Oapieal for the boat at 8x e’clock. Coach fare 16 cents. Persone wishing the oraches will leave their residence with —- + ages Parker. Refresh ments on the " ap2it. AML @FDNEY, Captale. ORANGE & ALEXANDRIA BAILBOAD. Great Southern Mail Line! ae TWicE DAILY “oe (SUNDAY NIGHTS EXCEPTED) Between Washington City and the South! VIA: ALEXANDRIA, GORDONSVILLE, RICHMOND, DAN- VILLE GREENSBOROUGE, N.C. AND DAILY TO THE RINGS. 1A SP pte “ t. . Traveliers will ind the Mornin: i nection with the Virginia Central Ratiroad, the Cheapest, most I'leasant and Kxped'tious Ruote to TRE VIRGINIA SPRINGS Greenbrier White Sulphur end Panquier White Sulphur, Warm, Hot, Alum end Capor ® . Welr’s Cave, Natural Bridge, Lexingion, &o OMNIBUSES end BASGGAGK WAGONS Will be at the Wasbington Ratlrond toeon- PASSENGERS and BAGGA! Fras of Charge, to STEAMER GEORG EK 2 PAGE, for ALEXANDRIA, 2 os deers: rmoe of siz miles, allowing ampie time for Mea'>. Fare from Wasbington to Richm 50 Fare “% “ Danville . bd Fare ‘* ss reensborough. ww Tickets mred on the bort. Ex and Comfort are secured by this Route,zsitisa LINEOF FIRST CLAts RAILBOAD vou ALEXANDRIA TO DANVILLE. = THROUGH PASSENGERS and BAGGAGK tarried without cost tothe Depot of tbe Petersburg Railroad. JAMES A. EVANS. sel Agent, Alexandria, Va. “THE NEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL UNITED STATES AIL STE ERS. E SHIPS COMPRISING THIS LINK These shi, iit by contract ex- y for Governant service, vee Bag has taken in their construction, as = — engines, to Insure strength and speed ; accommodations for passengers are uncqualed fez slegance and comfort Price of e from New York to Liverpoo! in first cabin, $130; in second do., $75. From a New York, 30 and 20 guiness. An expe surgeon attached toeach ship. No berths czn be secured until paid for. The sbij of this line have improved water-tight bolk heads, and to avoid denger from ice will notcross the Banks north of 42 degrees, until after the ist of August. PROPOSED BATES OF SAILING. Prom New York. From Livergeot 1858. 1856. Wednesday....May '° May ° Saturda: -Deo me fs +--Dec. 20 = orfreight or age B) YDWARD COLLINS & co., 5G Wall street, New York BKOWN, SHIPLEY & CO., Liverpool. STEPREN KENNARD @ CO., 27 Austia Friars, London B.G.WAINWRIGHT & CO., Peris ‘Fhe owners of there ships will no: be aceourt~ able for gold, silver, bullion, ayy pe pre- cious stones, or metals, upless bills cf lading tre signed therefor, and the value the?of expressed therein. m i-tr FOR HARPER'S FERRY, ee Obio Canal. THROUGH IN TWELVE HOURS! HE NEW AND SPLENDID PACKET- BOAT ARGO, Capt. Cuas. H. Mureit., will commence making Regular Traps between GEORGETOWN and the above Point, on Mon- =! March 27th, 1655. be Boetwill leavethe wharf of W.H.& H.@, Ritter, Georgetown, D. C., every woes Wed mesday, and Friday morning, st 6 c’cloc Returning, she will leave eo Ferry every a: ursday and Ba! y morning, et och . cata eye o Tickets, $2.26. Te Leasburg $1.02, including the Stage from Edwards’ Ferry Families intending to visitthe Virgini: Sprinzs the coming season will find this by fer the most safe, pleasant, end cheapest route to Berkeley eee Shanondale, White Sulpburand Warren. eals served on board at moderate rates. A coach will always be in readiness in George- town to convey passengers to and from the Boat Forfurther particulars inguirc at the store of W.H. & H.G. RITTER, Georgetown, and JOHN V. AVIS, Jr, Harper’s Ferry, Va. mar l6—tf PROTECTIUN AND INDEMNITY FROG LOSS BY FIRE: id FIRE, MARINE, AND INLAND INSURANGE. Authorized Capital and Surplus...$1,358,161 13, FARMEERS AND MECHANICS’ INSUR- ANCE CO.,0F PHILADELPHIA. - Office northwest corner Pennmylnanca avenue and Vth street, Washington City, D. C. é DIRECTORS, q Bon. Thos. B. Florence, Charles Dinger, « George H. Armstrong, Thomas Mandrrfield, Charles A. Rubicam, Edward R. Heilmbold George Heimboid, FP. Cerroll Brewster, James E. Neal, Isaac Leech. Jr. THOMAS 8. FLORENCE, Presidem, BDWARD R. HELMBOLD, Secretary. LOCAL SURVEYORS. Charles Waiter, No. 387 D street, opposite Chy Hall Jno. M. Thornton corner First etree: and Virgi avenue, Isiand. James Williams, No. 22 Pour-and-s-half street, John Risples, No 50] Thirteenth street, bdlow Pennsylvania avenuc. MARINE SURVEYOR, Capt. J.P. Levy, No. 367 Penneytvania avenue, opposite Nationa! Hotel. GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT. Join Thomason, ‘The business of this Company wil! compare fa- vorably with the most successful of simitar institu- tions ta the United States. From the Ist day of August, 1855, in five monthr, up to Ist January, 1856, the premiums received amounted to the large sum of one hundred and eight thousand, one hundred and fifty-one doliars, he only -0 liga hundred aud sixty-six dollars losses rt With these evidences of success and good man- agement, the directors fee! justified in soliciting & sbare of public patronage, believing that the secu- rity offered is ample. and that al! feir claims will be adjusted moreaccording to equity than legal techni- calities. The company oy Seong ting lictes ns ce con DWELLINGS, TURE, MILLS, MANUFACTORIES, Ww. USES, all descriptions of BUILDINGS, cir contents, or all kinds of MERCHANDIL transported by VESSELS, BTRAMBOATS, CAL NAL BOATS, RAILROADS, and the ususl cone vVeyances to or from any portien of EUROPR and AMERICA, and on the bulls of STEAMBOATS navigating the wertern waters The rates of premium will be as low as otber eompanies, and in fixing them eve; improvement in construction anc arrangement wiil be taken inte consideration. ~ All losses speedily adjested ard promptt i Office northwest corner Penneylvanta eens nd Bevent enth street, Weshington cit » D.C. Insurance may also be effected ct the Hore west corner Walnut und Second Streets, Phiic and in other principal cities of the Unites sare by authorized odicers of the cx mypwy. Of-«, E WHITE FiSM-— RECEIVED Ta. . FI-#. in Deanti- direct from the Lakes. Foi sue by KING & RURCBELL, cor. 15th st. and Vermontavenue _ PIANO_SECOND.HAND, FOR $25. at JOHN F. ELLIS*S Piano Store. dec ti ALBUMS, ALBUMs.—.4 selection of Albums, Autogreph *Seeousons 486 Meh ot,