Evening Star Newspaper, January 8, 1857, Page 1

« : ; THE EVENING STAR, PUBLISHED SVKNT AFXCERNOUA, (EXCEPT SUNDAY.) Star BDwildings, corner of seat seenee ‘and. Eleventh street, Ey W.D. WALLACH, WI be served to subscribers by carriers at SIX soription price is THR BE DOLLARS AND FIF- TY CENTS a year in advarcs, FWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for threes months; for less than three monthe at the rate of 13% cents a week. > SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. M. SNYDER & SON, Bankers, Bx AND SELL DOMESTIC EXCHANGE, STOCKS, BONDS, and othes Securities, receive Deposits, furnish Drafts, make Collec- tions, and ‘otiates Time Pi . AND WARRANTS. Weare at all times buying and selling Land Warrants, and will locate them, on commission, in Nebraska and Minnesota Territorys, Wiscon- sin, lowa, and Missouri. M. SNYDER & SON’S Bank, dec 15-I1m No 338 National Hotel Building. SIMGER’S Improved Sewing Machines. To which was granted the Highest Award of the Paris Exhibition, thereby receiving the World’s Verdict of Superiority. aE IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA- chine hassimplified them in many respects. and they arecapadieof executing twice theamoun' ef work they did formerly in a seers time. ‘They - — oat a the pe a apron ble of sewing every of goods ect; a a ist, besten or heavy Sous tex keemoee can bet any of these machines bya e of 2 and thread in such a manner that the elosest scrutiny canaot detect a fault. Manufacturers, planters and families will and them the ouly safe Maghincs to purchase, as they are built strong and durable, and not likely to get out of order. We have machines with guages attached, for SS yy ters, &c. Silk, Fhread, Cotton, Necdles, &c., senstantly on hand, at the lowest rates. desirous ofinformation regardiag Ssw- tag Machines will please address I. M. SINGER & CO., 195 Baltimore street, Baltimore. ™M. B.—Weare prepared to exchange these ma- shines for oid machines ofany kind. Terms |lib- eral. Persoas who have been inducedto put@hase nferior machines under be amar of being — this a benefit mar i8—ly SORLEES DANSANTE. ROF. H. W. MUNDER TAKES GREAT pleasure {n amnouncing to his friends, patrons, and public generally, that the sbove social and delightful entertain- ments will commence at Munder’s Metro- titan Hall, corner 9th and D streets, on EDNESUAY EVENING, November Sth, at 8 o'clock, and continue every Wednesday throughout the season. Gentlemen wisiing to sabscribe for the season can do so upon very favorable terms, by applying at the Hall on Tues- @ay and Toorsday evening from 8 till 10 o’elock. nov 21-tf - DUPRIE’S REMEDIES are the only effectua! cure for External or internal Piles, Saltrhsum, Ring-Worm, &c. They are unr?val- Jed for purifying the blood. 30 cents box. Udice 75 Nassan street, New York. Will be sent by mall. For sale by FORD & BKU., comer of 11th st and Penn. avenue. oe St GAS FIXTURKS. A. MILLER, SOM & CO, ALEXAN- © dria, Va., kee tantly on nand a hand- some variety of CHANDELIERS, PENDANTS. BRACKETS, &c , from the celebrated factory ot Cornelius & Baker, which they will guarautee to sell at the same prices chi to private pur- chasers at the salerooms on Chestnut street, Phil- adelphia. Also, Drop-lights, Cut Glass and decorsted Paper Shades, in great variety. Call and examine for yourselves. SUITABLE FUR CHRISTM4S AND NEW YEARS’ PRESENTS. OHN H. SMOOT, No 119 SOUTH SIDE Bridge street, Georgetown, D.C , has received @ great variety of useful and seasonable GUOD3, to which he invites the attention of both ladies and gentlemen who may wish to make a Christ- mas and New Years’ Present. EMBROiDERIES. Rich worked Cambric Sets (Collars and Sleeves) Do do Muslin do do Do do Muslin and Cambric Collars eos variety (low priced) do Orked Linea Sets and Linen do Rich worked Muslin Sleeves Black aud white Lace Sets and Collars ‘Worked Camoric and Muslin Bands Embroide-ed Linen Cambric Haadkerchiefs Hemstitcbed. tucked and plain do Black Chantilla and French Lace Veils Worked, quilted and booped Skirts. ALso— Molre Antique, Embroidezed, Satin and other Cloaks Double and single Brocha and other Shawis Rich Fancy and Black Silks Frenca Merinos, plaid Merinces Plato and printed Mous L’delaines Sest Paris Kid Gloves, all numbers Kid and Buck Gauntlets Ladies, gent’s and children’s Warm Gloves Do Hosiety, of every kind Portmonnates, and ladies’ Cabas Gents. Linen, Cambric and Silk Pecket Handkfs Biack and fancy Silk Cravats, Scarfs and Ties Gents Shawis, Merino and Woolen Scarfs Children’s Knit 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 3 J. H SMOOT STANDARD SILVER WARE. j NOW MANUFACTURING PURESIL- ver Spoons, Forks, , Butter, Fish, Pie. Cake Ice Cream Knives, Sugar Shovels a: Tongs, Napkin Rings, Cream, Gravy, Mustard Bad Salt Spoons, &c , &c , on my own premises, and do not palm off on the public Northern man- ufectured articles (which cannot always be re- Med on as genuine) for my owa, but every article made in my establishment can and wil! be war- wanted ax WATCHES AND JEWELRY Of every description, an4 in great variety, con- mantly ou hand, and receiving fresh arrivais al- most every d Fine (15 ks) Geld Watches, from $20 to $250, and warran’ed correct time- kee; Coral, Cameo, Mosaic and plain Gold Bracelets, Pins and Ear-riags, (in sets or by tue single piece,) Gold Vest, Foo, Guard, Caatalain and Neck Chains, Seals, Keys, Lockets, Charms, an@ a general assortment of goods usually kept fa _a Jewelry Store Fine Watch Repairing done by an experienced and competent workman, and all work warranted “eg satisfaction at 335 Pennsylvania avenue. a H.O. HOOD. ST UF FICE DIRECTORY, UR BUSI- ness Man’s Gulde te the Post Offices in the United States, contatning the names of the Post Ufdeces and Post Masters in the United States on the ist July, 1256, with a variety of valuable ia- formation oa Postal Affairs; also, 8 comprehen- sive codidcation of the existing Postal Laws. Price $1. Just published, and for sale, at TAYLOR & MAURY’S Bookstore, dec 11- neer 9th street. BOOK BINDING. Corner Eeventh strset and Maryland avenue, mcar the Smithson Institution. | heen LYCETT RESPECTFULLY IN- forms the subscribers to Brown’s Bible and Shakspeare, now just completed, that he ts pre- pared to bind those works iia uperior style of elegance, strength and sol aud Upoa much more reasonabie terms than cad be done In Baiti more, Phiisdelpbia, or New York. A letter ad- dressed to him (per post) willenable him to ex bibit to the subscribers specimens of bis style of binding. bvery kind of Book Binding n ex- ecated. se27-6m THREE PIANOS AT GREAT BaRGains E RAVE ONLY ONE PIANO LEFT at $200, Iron frame, rosewood case, and war- ranted. One beautiful 7-octaves, round coraers, iron frame, rosewood case Piano, worth $100, ang Will be sold for $250 One Louis XIV style, ificently carved case, iron frame, rosewood Piano, worth $350 wilt be sold for $325. ‘The two last named Pianos are made by Miller & Curtaz, of Boston, are sold for no fault, but lave been coasigned to us, and we are ingructed to force them off at yrext sacrifices in order to close oP tue years business. Persous jm want will do weli to call and examine them. ‘hey are truly great bargains. Also, always on hand, the larzest stock of Pianos iu this chy, aie ‘S200 to $100). 10. NF. ELLIS, dec 29 305 Pa avenue, bet. 9th and L0u sts. RD-BOOK OF Wa HA OF WaSdIN . BOOK SHOULD As ee ae stranzer sojoaraiay in the elty; be- ing s complete side with a panoramic awed the city, Pablic Salldingp, and Statua Anew Mip of Wa-niagton with all the new improvements, &c., for sale in the Capitol, at the Book Stand, and at the Bookstores des ¥3-1m LAXSEED, A PRIME anri Jast received and fur sale, wholesale and re— tall, by BYSUN & SHOEMAKER, janS-ectw Pharma eutists.cor 7tband H sts. As e Cbening Star. Se THE WEEELY 8TAR, This exccileat Femilyand Nees Jeurnt] —con) aiming a greater variety ef interesting reading then ean be found ia any other—is published on Satur. Gay morning. r TERMS. Single Copy, per amRUM.coceserescesenerees8l taco INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. P = (ia oan VOL. IX, L. J. MIDDLETON, : DEALER IN ICE, Ofice and Depot—Southwest corner of F and Pweitth streets feb 27-tf GAUTIER’S FRENCH RESTAURANT, 262 Pa. av , between 12th and 13th sts. bi bere PROPRIETOR OF THE ABOVE E8- tabli#hment desires to call public attention to his Increased and unsurpassed facilities for con- — and supplying everything In his line of usiness. He Is pre he ly at a few hours’ notice every?! pertaining e Mos lon- able enteflainnents, and oa the most reasonable ENTIRE DINNERS and DESSERTS fur- nished Families without any trouble to the fam- lly and at moderate Te A FIRST-CLASS FRENCH COOK will be sent to private houses at $2 per day ; and market- ing aud such articles as they may wish purchared il be furnished at cost. Also, China, Glass, Silver Ware, and ‘Table ORNAMENTS. Une or more “ dishes’? sent to any part of the city at short notice { my establishment will be found elegant suites of Parlor, Reception, and Dining Rooms furnished in the best manner, always ready. My Restaurant great advantages to gen- tlemen rooming out; they can be supplied with meals atall hours. Particular attention is desired to my new style of superb CONFECTIONERY, which for ity and cacy of flavor are maaqualies. C. GAUTIER, dee 9- 252 Pa. avenue, bet. 12th and 13th sts. CONFECTIONERY FOR THE APPROACHING HOLIDAYS. OTWITHSTANDING THE HIGH PRICE of sugar, | will sell 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 snd $1 per pound. POUND and FRUIT CAKE, of which I shall have a large assortment, manufactured of the very bestand freshest materials, orna- mented fine and tastefully. Please give us a call, and don’t mistake the lace, No 316 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th .and 10th streets, next door to [ron 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 PIbS, ORANGES. FiG6S,RAISINS, PRUNES, ALMONDS, &c. His stock of CONPECTION- 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 to see his friends and customers on Christmas Eve and during the Holidays, as bis stock will be replenished until and the New Year’s Festival TOYS FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS. The subseriber also respectfully informs ladies and gentlemen. desirous of procuring TOYS of any Kind, as Holiday Preseni&, that he has iw- ported a large collection of German end French pe rever pnp deiner Ps curlow cheap, cesar! to please c! ren and young peuple oj every age . Gis stock of Tors is larger and more attractive than ever, and cannot be excelled ia any other toy store in this city. The subscriber would also invite attention to his large assortment of China, Ladies’ Work Baskets, Combs, Perfu' , and other fancy articles which are too numerous for CETTE y in an advertise. meat ILLIAM GRUPE, No. 415 south side Pa. av., bet. 3d and 4% sts., dec 23-1m opposite Jackson Rall. MAGIIFICENT MEDALLIO N CARPETS. E HAVE STILL REMAINING TWO of those superb Medaliion Tournay Velvet Carpets, which for richness in colors and taste have not their equal in thiscountry. They willbe now sold, to close them out,lower in price than we have been seil: them; they are in the style of Louis XIV, and wili remain beautiful when other styles yet to be invented will have passed a Aliso, a good variety of other new and rich Vel- vet C , adapted to smaller rooms and in smaller res. and Tapestry and plain Brassels Carpetings, with the Rugs and Door Mats match- ii 5 2 fall and complete assortment of all Kinds of Curtain Materials, from the very richest Satin Brockatelle down to Coiton Damasks, with all the tassels, gimps, cornices, side bands, &c., requisite to complete curtains. Also, just ved 4 cartoons Rich Embroidered Swiss Lace Undercurtains, very cheap. OFFICIAL. ‘Treasuny Department, Nov. 29, 1656. 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 sum of $1,500 000 shali be previously obtained, and will pa addition to the interest accrued from the date of the last semi-annual divi- dend of interest thereon, together with one day’s additional interest for the money to reach the ¥<n- dor, the following rates of premium on said stocks: For the stock of 1842, a premium of 10 per eent. For the stock of 1847 and 1848, a premium of 16 per cent; and for the stock of 1850, commonly catled Texas Indemnity Stock, a premium of 6 per cent. Certificates of stoek transmitted to the depart- ment, under this notice, must be assigned to the United States, by the pariy duly entitled to receive the proceeds. Ist cay of Jaquary next, the current half year’s in terest must be assigned by the present stockholder, Or it will be payableas heretofore, and a corres- ponding deduction be me ie trem the amount pay- able for the stock. Paymont fur the stocks so assigned and traasmit- ted will be mad by drafts on the Assistant Treasu- rersat Boston, New Yerk, or Philadelphia, at the option of the parties entitled to receive the monry, which should be expressed in the letters accompa- nying the certificates. JAMES GUTHRIE, Secretary of the Treasury. dee 1—adt3dMareht WwoudD—WooD—Weuon. ICKORY,OAK AND PINEOF 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. | Panett GLASSES, ALL SIZES, WILL ‘be sold low for cash JUHN WAGNER. 255 Ba. ave dec 17-tf opposite Kirkwood House. Mt FURS!—FURKS!!—FURSI! 4 betes &CO., UNDER BROWNS’ HOTEL, beg leave to announce the arrival from Lon- don and Paris of their splendid colleetion of RICH FURS, made in the most fashionable styles from scasoned Soft-dressed Skins ‘They would invite particular attention to thetr elegant and much-admired MANTILLA TALMAS, - PEULERINE VAN DYKES, VICTORINES, with Muffs and Cuffs to match, of HUDSON BAY SABLE, MARTIN, + MINK, STO! FITCH & MOUNTAIN MARTIN, SIBERIAN AND RUSSIA SQUIRREL, LONDON LUSTRED BLACK LYNX and ERMINE; RICH FUR TRIMMING, for Cloth and Velvet Cl SWANSDOWN TRIMMING; ELEGANT SIBERIAN SQUIRREL ROBES, for Cloak Linings, or cut for Trimmin, Ladies’ and Gentiemen’s FUR GAD Gentlemen’s TRAVEL! MUFF 9 of Beaver, Otter, Nutria, and Sea! Fur; CARRIAGE ROBES, of Bear, ex, 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, se!l- ing at moderate prices, and by adhering to their determination to deal in no article that would not bear the strictest scrutiny, they have secured a large and increasing trade from ail parts of the country. Purchasers are invited to visit their establish- ment and examine the most extensive STOCK OF FURS south of New York. oc 31-3t&eotf CHINA, GLASS AND QUEENS WARE. R. H. MILLER, 8ON & CO., Importers direct from Li iL to Alexandria, beg leaveto the at- tention of dealers, hotel-keepers and 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 upwards of 30 years, bas 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 cee will satisfy all parties that pur- chases can be made of them upon the most favor- able terms 4 Do do Muslin do French China Dinner Sets, gilt and decorated 4 Do a kaye yawe Bands for Un-| French China Dinner Sen a band and plain white French China Vases, Pitchers, Toilet 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 may be desired Blue Printed or Li 1 Ware, the same Common Edged, White and Rockingham Ware, in fall Aye Cut, Pressed, Plain and Moulded Glass Ware from the best establishments in the Eastern and Western States, which will be sold by the pack- Our stock in all kinds of Carpeting and Oil cloths will be found complete in all respects. Now Is the time for members of Congress and others who wish to furnish their homes 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 call and examine for themselves. Goods sent to any part of thecity or 2 free of cost All goods sold to zo toa distance carefully packed and shi free of cost to the owner CLAGETT, DODSON & Co. deo 22-e012t age ot otherwise. x : =a —— Experienced packers employed. Goods put u) ANTHOMY BUCHLY, by us can be transported y any mode thout UNDERTAEBR, Shop and Residence No. 803 Ponn’a avenue, south side, batween Sth and 10th s AVING PROVIDED HIMSELF an ELEGANT HEARSE, and all necessary conveniences for properly conducting bls business, would respectfully inform the public that he is fully prepered to dll all orders entrusted to him, atthe shortest notice, and in the best manner. A large supply of READY-MADE COF FINS ail sizes, always on hand, which will be fur- — on the gegen vomaie ig sap 3 heretofore, no pains wi spared te give andire satisfaction on alj occasions. ip N. 8.—Residing on the premises, erders will a_i to stall hours. fev 7-ly breakage. Fare by the steamboats from Washington to Alexandria, almost hourly, 12}¢ cents each way 4 uarter ofa dollar thus spent may bah Pes ra 0) i THE IMPROVED SETS OF TEETH. R. LOOMIS, THE INVENTOR AND atentee of ‘Loomis’ Mineral Plate Teeth,” having successfully introduced SOR his improvement in various cities, has bed permanently established himself in Wash- on. ‘his improvement for Sets of Teeth consists chiefly in making a set of but one plece of mate- tial, and that indestructible mineral. No metal is used in their construction, and they are there- fore free from galvanic action and metalic taste. ‘There are no joints .o become filled with moisture or particles of food, hence they are pure and clean. They are lighter, stronger, less clumsy, and, in short,the perfection of Artifical Teeth; not- withstanding certain Dentists speak ayalnst 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 Pennsyl ja avenue, between 11th and 12th streets, two doors below the Kirkwood House. dec 4-tf JOHN H. BUTHMANN, Importer and Dealerin Wines, Brandies, &c. Penn avenue, south side, bet. 4% andGth sts., AB IN STORE A VERY CHUVICE AS- sortment of Cham , in quarts and Pints, of the most desirable brands. Also, sparkling St Peray, white and ; Mederla, Sherry, Port, Teneriffe, Sicily, Rhise Wines, Moselle; Freoch Wines, red and white; Cognac, Scheidam Gin, Jamacia Rum, Scotch Whiskey, American Whiskey, Curacoa, Anlsette; and of ais own preparation, Wild er Brandy, Blackberry Juice, Stomach Bit- Also, Kirsechwasser, and Havana des 10-3tawim, a gn sciclaciedastdiestoes BY Yisitixe AND MERIT CARDS. AND handsome Books, by the best bards. For Hol- igay Presents in the Book line, cail at FERGUSON’S, dec 23 456 Seventh street. ee natn dticanir ints btn a) ({@! —ANOTHER LOT THI: SK ATES. Day received, and for arise eu &. TUCKER & CU., 353 Pa. avenue. DKESS CAPS—DKESS CAPS. BE HAVE NOW OPEN THE RICHEST sssortment of DRESS CAPS ever offered to the ladies of W ashi in, consist: DENTAL SURGEON, R.B F.COSBY, PENN AVENUE, BE- tween Sixth and Seventh streets, the place formerly occupied by De ‘an Patten, bas just received a ve large supply of articles pertainiig to dentistry respectfully {nvites the pomeeave hima call. Having devoted his whole time to the pro- fession, he is perfectly safe in declaring that he will giveentire satisfaction in every case. The best profeselonal references can be seen at his of- fice. nov 12-tMarchv0* R.MUNSON, AT 338 PENN’A AVENUE. is stilt making those beautiful eontinucus GUM TEETH, called, Allen's Patent, for the exceliency of which over aii otuer styles of teeth, many now wearing them in this city, will cheerfully vouch. There ts one Dentist in this city who has been — Absinthe, Jan3-lw 314 Pa ave , bet. 10-b and Lith ats properly constructed, itis because heds iynorant ——_— ++ Pa. ave , bet. 10.b and Lith sti other lot of oar MINCE MEAT, KING & BURCHELL, dec 22- Corner Vermont ave. and 15th sts, I otter ont Mon ts be ASKETS, BASKET STANDS, CaBiy B erotica Portmonies.—Tears will be shed ‘when some learn what they have lost by not buy — presents at . 2 FRANCIS'3, SOLID SILVER WAITERS. Lao FANCY SILVER WABE, suitable for WARRANTED PURE. M. W. GALT & BRO., 324 Penn’a avenue. ‘nov 199tf If sent between date hereof and the | of every | infringing the patent, and made a bad Imiiation kt pe aera sain | igi Rey canton eae 25 ~ ° . enever a ontist s. J inst Ladies please call and took ae — ate Allen’s Patent Continuous Gum Teeth, when iy of t! eB nega incompetent to make the work, or J tenon gee FROM Tux PUB | sU8willing to pay for the patent. Jo 16-tf oA splendid View of Old independ. | = mM. .1h- . ence Hatl, Philade:phia. For sal i sroiuerwise, ai P4), erste cheap, fumed | All of Thalberg’s Compositions ee ee eee, svn. W. 6. MEXEKeDtre BeAvTeuL PAriex macgE WoRK are Boxes, Desks, Fotlos, al dec 16 MUSIC DEPOT. Catit he tivers, & » Albums, Catd Trave, OE Det SS ee ere ee oe evcnd dub stan? ot Sale low at No ™; PURE SILVER WARE, = H.). MCLAUGHLIN & CO. | gozzp SILVER TEA SETS, INCE MEAT :—MINCE M&AT.—AN- SILVER FORKS AND SPOONS, PITCHERS, GOBLETS, $ Cups. WEDDING PRESENTS. ‘She above are all of our own manufacture, and WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 1857. Proposals for Erecting the Marine Hospital at Burlisston, Iowa. Treascry DeraRTMenT, Wasuincron, December 18, 1856. ROPOSALS WILL BK RECEIVED AT THIS department until the 19ih day of February, A. D 1857, a: 9 o’clock a. m, for the construction of the Marme Hospital authorized te be erected at Burlington, Iowa, according to the plans and speci- fications prepared at this department; rad proposals to be vither:or the whole building or separate for the different kinds of work; bilis of parcels must in every cave agcompany each bid, with the amount of each kind of work, aud the total amount carried out; the department reserving the right to reject or accept the proposals hereby invited, or any parts thereof, when itdeecms the ivterest of the United S.ates requires it; the department also reserves the right to exclude the bids of acy person or persons who there is just cause to believe will not ‘aithfully perform the contracts. or which they} ave att mpted to obtain by indirection ; and all bids when there shall be parties in interest who do not join in the bids, and all bids tha’, upon investigation, arc below @ fair prices for the work. Bids will not be received in gross, and no contrast will wurded toa bidder unless details are fur nithed the deparniment of the prices of the diffe:eat kinds of work and Matesial=, which stail be sub ject to the revision of the department, so that it may adopt the whole or part of the Lid, as the interest of the United States may require. Ninety per cent. of the amount of work done and materials delivered, according to contract prica, (said amount to beasceriaioed by the estimate of an agent of the ment appointed for thut purpese,) will be paid time to time, ax the work pro- greases ; and ten per cent. »etnined until the ocmple tion of the contract aud acceptance of the work, &>., by Uie agent aforesaid, and to ba forfeited in the tvent of non fulfilment of contract. Contracts will be awarded only to master builders aad mechanics, aud the assignment thereof, except by consent ofthe Secretary of the Treasury, will be a for eiture of the came, Each proposa! niet be accempanied by a written guarautes, elened by two responsible persone, (cer U fied to be so by the United States district judg> or attorney f the district.) in the sum o} for the whele work, or of a proportionate amount If for avy part, that the bidder will, when required, it his prepoal be accepted, enter into a eontract and bond, with prop-r and sufficient securit for ite faithful fi Form of bond and eertif reqnired will be fur- ni-hed on application to the department. Plans, ¥,ecifications, aad working drawings will be after th a they cao be hed on applicasion to the dep No bid will be considered unless it fully complies in all its d ls with the requi of this advertise ment, The propora's muet be sent to this departmect, aldressed to the See: y of the Treasury anu piainly endorsed ‘Proposals for the Burlington Ma- rine Hospital,” and wiil b: opened at 10 o'clock, a. im., of the last day ramd for receiving the same. JAME3 GUTHRIE, Secreta’y of the Treasury. dec 20--2awtiMhFebt Proposals for Furnishing Granite and Gran- ; ite Work for tho North Front of the Pat- ent Office Building DerantMent or THe INTERIOR, December 18, 1856. EALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED atthis department unui the eightee ‘ebrouary next such ts above basem “nt stor the nerth front of the Patent nz. The bids must be in the form of the following ai clearly specify the prices for material, sing, aud setting, including all tie ma nd other expenses. Schedule. * Cube stone, per superficial foo. Beds and Djis, do do Exua Gube sione, per cubie foot Cornice in two beds, per superticial foot, Kloeking course, do do Frieze to entablature, do do Architrave, do do Drops 10 comice, por linea! foot. ‘Brigtyphs. each. Caps of pilasters, each. Channels of b vent, per lineal foot, Window sills, per superficia! foot The granite must b+ equal in quality to that used in the construction of the wings of the buildings, specimens of which will be required to accompany the bids. bid wi'l state in what time the work will be completed, and none will be co ‘orm others than those kuown to be of the taje and believed to be fully competent to fulfil in good faith ve obliga- tions they propose to assume; and no assignment of bid or contract will be recogniaed, unless made with the approval of the heat of the deparmment. N y percent. will be paid from time to time, aa the ok progresses, upon the estimate of the agent of the deparument in charge thereof, and ten per cent reserved until the completion of the con umeci and accep'ance of the work by said agent. The department reserves to itself the right to re- ject or accept the proposals hereby invited when it deems the interest of the United States requires it, as well as to exclude the bids of auy person or per- sons who it has good reason to believe will not, from aay cause, faithfully perform the contract han. specifications, and working drawings ean be examine:!, and other information cb ained, on ion at the office of the superintendent. posal, which must be sent to this depart- ment, addressed to the Secretary of the [nterior, (endo sed “ Proposals tor the erection ef the north front of the Patent Office building,”) be opened at 1 o’clock, p. m., of the last dey named tor re- ce Ving the same R. McC) LAND, dec 19-Sawtl8Peb? Secretary of the Interior. Proposals for Erecting the Post Office and Doar kanes at Springfield, Illinois. ‘TReasuRY DEPARTMENT, Wasuincton, December 17, 15% ROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT this department until the 17th day of Febru- ary, A. D , 1857, at 9 o’clock a. m, for the con- struction of the’ Post UO fice and Court-houseauthor- ized to be erected at Springfield, Illinois, accord - ing tothe plans and specifications Ae eg at this department; said proposals to be either for the whole building or separate for different kinds of work; bills of parcels must in every case ac- company each bid. with the gmount of each kind of work, and the total amount carried out; the department reserving the right to reject or accept the proposals hereby invited, or any therecf, when it deems the interest of the United States uires it; the department also reserves the right to exclude the bids of Mages or persons who there is just cause to bel! will not faitbfally perform the contracts, or which they have at- tempted to obtaia by indirection; and all bids when there shall be parties in interest who do not join im the bids, and all bids that. upon investi- gation, 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 | sig 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 part of the bid, as the Interest of tae United States may require. Ninety per ceat. of the amountof work done and materials delivered, meade | to contract price, (sald amount to be ascertained by the esti- an agent of the department appointed for that purpose,) wili be paid from time to time, as the work progresses; and ten per cent —- until the completion of the contract and sae - avce of the work, &c , by the agent aforesaid, and be forfeited in the event of non-fulfilment of the contract. Contracts will be awarded only to master build ers and mechanics, and the assignment thereof, except by consent of the Secretary of the Treasury, ‘will be a forfeiture of the same. Each pi 1 must be acecmpanied by a writ- ten guarantee, sigued by two responsible persons, (cert! to be so by the United States district judge or attomey of the said district,) in the sum of $5,000 for the whole work, or of a ee ans ate amount ff Pebai pert, oo te bidder brn when required, Pproposa! accepted, into a peienace Pater Spe ertanbore suiti- elent securities, for its ance. Form of bond and certificate required will be furnished on a iS de} Serie ing Plans, s| cations, and wor! 3 eally after thirty days, when they can be had on application to the department. No bid will be considered unless it fully com- plies ia all tts details with the requirements of this advertisement. The proposals must be sent to this di addressed to the Secretary of the Treasury, iainly endorsed ‘‘ Proposals for the S; ost Office and Co 2”? and will be opened at 10 o’clock a. m, of the last day named recefving the same. er ata JAMES GUTHRIE, of the Treasury eclion Ot mate it. and id dec 18 Jawtl7Feb ©. AZ. .4 1) areas AST OFF CLOTHING BOUGHT AND doo at 76 Louisiana avenue, opposite the Hay N.B. Willcail forthem by adaress through Post Ottice, dec j-eoim* as above 5 the issue of th: paper. Price—Turex Cunre : PostMasTERs whoact acommission of oy paren, Will bealiowes, List of Patonts.—The following is the list of Patents issued from the United States Pat> ent Office for the week ending January 6, 1857—oach bearing that date : John Broughton, of Chicago, [11.—¥or im- provement in door ances. i James Culbertson, of Covington, Ky.—Por improvement in grinding mill. 'm. Cady, Eaton, 0.—For improved cross- cut sawing machine. Tristram Compbell and Henry B. Poorman, of St. Louis, Mo.—For improvement in bullet moulds. J. Perley Derby, of Boston, Mass.—For im- provement ia bosom studs John G. Ernst, of Harrisburg, Pa.—For fire hook. James Fernald. of Boston, Mass.—For im- proved method of attaching filters to supply 5 : PiRussell W. Gates, of” Homer, Mich —For improved machine for upsetting tire. barles Green, of Bethel, 0.—For improved mortising machine. Andrew B. Gray and Alex. H. Brown, of of the Governor is voted to Stas, affairs. He 2 ee = organization of a board of railroad commis- sioners to exercise supervision over the eon- tinuation and operation of the railroads of the State ; urges the resumption of the survey Cifingtorae of paren that provision for payment of the public debt. The exhibit of the finances of the mpeg ceeding expenses of the fiseal year, en ovember last, were less 3500,000, than the year preceding. ega ition of He recommends the public works, a pony Nanaemm laws the laws relating to Women, ani be allowed sive thet inevessel iso that iner: the judiciary. The Governor thinks that Ohio should give for retrenchment and Government. Within the last two months he several appeals from Ohio emi, ~d ao sas, asking for protestion “mod id, He bad addressed a letter to Ggvernor ony. in be- Washington, D C.—For improvement in ve- partial ym al Le lo yes locimeters for vessels. to the Territories free ingress and egress b _ Anson Hardy, of Dorchester, Mass.—For | ine ord: y routes, and protection improved rotary shears. from the invasion and comin el the law. CS iaew ot Wcreeetet, Mame Bor wean: 1155: | It tee Moneeel Aaeretamaes eaten pry of animal traps x does not doubt the rigut or duty of the State enry Loewenberg, of New York, N. ¥ — | t) interfere. He has now rounds to For improvement in traveling trunks hope that the worst i i spate a J. J. Laubach, of Easton, Pa.—For im- Geary, he says he now feels a disposition to prevement in forming joints for sheet r0etal ani ” 2 Evan Morris, of Philadelphia, Pa.—For im- sits eae protect the rights of the Free State provemeut in hats. Josiah B. Pomroy, of Chicago, [ll.—For im- proved method of adjusting circular saws to any required dish. L K Selden, of Haddam, Conn.—Por im- provement in folding umbrellas. James Smith, of Cleveland, 0 —For im proved weathor strips for doors, windows, &o. James H. Thompson. of Newark, N. J.— For improved raking attachment for reapers Andrew Teal, of Aurora, [li —Forimprove- ment in metallic cross ties and chairs for rail roads, a8 a new manufacture. James Tuerlingx, of New York, N. Y.—For improvement in maintaining power tor time pieces, Seth Ward, of Prineeton, Ind.—For im provement in riding saddles. Henry 8 Wentworth. of Napoleon, Mich.— For improved self-regulating wind director for wind mills. George P. Woodruff, of Watertown, Conn.— For improvement in buckles Jos. D. Greene and Edward Ivers, of Phila- delphia Pa., assignors to Jos. D. Greene, aforesaid.—For improvemert in air heating A Distrxcriox wirsovt wvcu Dirrererce. Major Haskins was postmaster of aretired vil- lage in Ohio He was a stanch democrat, and Withel 2 bitof a wag. But the freesoil and Fremont sentiment had ewept over thecommu- nity, so that he was almost the only man left in the region who remained true to the ad- ministration. As he found itquite im to breast the current, he thought it the man szid of his note, and the boy s the molasses, to ‘Jet it run. > white ie lay waited for better tim One day a iticinur were discussing the 4 y in his office. Captain ohngon was 3 7 fellow, and not noted for 2 knowledge of his mother tongue, though he made use of the iongest words he could get hold of, often without mach regard to their meaning. He was blazing out ageinst the measures of government. and wound up by declaring that the existing administration was most pestilentint. “What's that?” demanded the postmaster; “what did you call it?” “4 said the administration was pestifen- furnaces. tial.” Daniel S. Beardsley, of New Haven, Conn., “* Don’t say that —e. sir; don’t use that assignor to John D. Umberfield and Daniel 8. | word pestilencial; take some other word, or Beardsley, of same place.—For improvement in ship's cooking stoves Benjamin Clarke, of Oriskany Falis, N. Y., assiguor toE L. Ferguson and C. 3B. Clark, of same place —For improvement in extension tables. Cornall Bradley, of Manchester, Va —For improvement in valves for steam engines. B. Crossman, of Huntington, N. ¥Y.—For improvement in radders. ohn W. Crannell, of Olivet, Mich.—For improvement in carriages. rancois Durand, of Paris, France.—For improvement in looms. Edwin Daniels, of Lafayette, Wie.—For improvemert in tanning hides Thomas D. Dalton, of New York, N. ¥.— For improvement in anchors Henry Eddy, of North Bridgewater, Mass.— For improved mode of constructing stalls for horses. Robert H. Fletcher, of Brooklyn, N. ¥Y.— For improvement in operating slide-valves of steam engines. James Jones, of Rochester, N. Y.—For im- rovement in instruments for measuring oards. Benjamin W. Jewett, of Gilford, N. H.— For improvement in artificial legs. Orwell H Needhaw, of New Fork, N.Y.— For improvement in milking shields. Samuel Wetherill, of Bethlehem, Pa.—For improvement in processes for reducing zinc ores. Nathaniel Whitmore, of Somerville, Mass., assignor to G. W. Keens, of Lynn, Mass., and P’'U—" Here he doubled his fist, and made a feint to aesail the captain. “I meantto say,” stammered the frighten- ed man, “ that this is a rasca//y administra- tion. “Oh, very well, you may say that as mach @ as you please,’ replied the mollified post- masters; “‘ but you shan’t call it by chat other name when I am present.’ cq New Yorx.—The Legislature of New York met on Tuesday and organized by the choice of Dewitt C. Littlejohn, Republican, Speaker of the House, when the Governor's mossage was received and read Governor's King's message ie a very able document. His summary of the financial condition of the State is favorable. The total receipts of the treasury for the year inclu- ding the balance from last year is nearly $13.000,000, and the expenditures pearly $15,000,000, leaving a balance of upward of $3,000,000. The canal debt at the close of the fiscal year ending September 30, was up ward of $22,400,000. The receipts were $2,- 750,000 The whole length of the canals of the pub- lic works is 892 miles, and the entire cost when completed will be $50,000,000. The State banking system is in a sound and healthy condition. The Governor alludes to the im- putations cast upon the Republican party put forth in the President's message, which he declares to be wholly groundless, and he pro- ceeds to give at large the views of that party on the great questions of the day. In this N. Whitmore, of Somerville, aforesaid.—For | connection he alludes to Kansas. improvement in cop tubes. —— — amuel H, Little, of St. Louis, Mo —For A Raitroap Sxowap Uxner.—The Long Island Railroad track was snowed under when our first snow storm came, and has not yet re- appeared in all its length The trains got as far as Cuichogue—some eight miles this side of Greenport, on New Year's day, and hopes were very strong that the remainder of the way would be opened by to-day. The enow fell quite deep, but that was not the worst of it. Snow has a trick of blowing badly on the east end; and as the Island surface is almost a dead level, whzreverthere is a eut for the road it drittsin, There is but a gi track, and consequently where there is # bit of a hill to cut through it is something of e job to get the snowout What remains to be dug out now must come out by the shovelful—snow- plows make about as much impression upon it us they would butting against the City Hall. Brooklyn Daily Press, Jan. 3. Te leo in hemp brakes . W. B. Gedney, of New York, N. Y.—For improvement in pumps. ames P. Cramer, of Schuylerville, N. Y , assignor to Hiram Cramer.—For improvement in cultivator teeth. Destgns —Abner J. Blanchard, of South Reading, Mass. —For design for upright stoves. John H. Knapp, of New York, N. ¥Y.—For design for ever-pointed pencil cases Charles Chinnock, of New York, N. ¥.—For design for clock case fronts George Bruce, of New York, N. Y.—For design for printing types. ° Ee Rev. Mr. Williams, a clergyman of the old school—a good man in his way, but a little queer—came to Salem to preach on exchange with one of the city ministers. On going to the house of his rolex minister to spend the noon intermission, he desired to lie down, and not to be interrapted while he should refresh himself with a grateful snooze To guard himeelf against being intruded upon, he said to his friend’s daughter : “I am going to lie down. If St. Paul comes himself, don’t you disturb me *’ Mr. Bently, who preached in the Bast Chureh, who had been very intimate with Mr. Williams, but had not seen him for several years, hearing he was in town, hurried off after dinner to give his old friend a call. “Where is Brother Williams?’’ he inquired, as he met the daughter. ‘*He can’t be disturbed, sir, even if Saint Paul should cail.’* te A harmless crazy woman who rune about Rochester, entered the Immaculate Con- ception church on Christmas, dui divine service, and took a seat. When thecontribu- tion plate was passed, she suddenly seized it from the hauds of the cvllestor, and emptied its contents into her bosom. Amid much ex- citement she was taken out, and by threats of imprisonment, was finally induced to “shrink,” end shake the money out of her clothing upon tae floor Sr. Lovis.—A German paper published in St. Louis, called the Anseiger des Westens, Says that the constituent part of the popala- tion of the city ard county of S: Louis, as as- certained by the recent census, may be esti- “IT must eee him!’’ was the impatient re- 50,000 Tetch 35 00" Bios ‘ Bry om ae in the inimitable manner peculiar to lish and S$ a. 5,000 Italian Spanish a scoben, 9, : , * t. Bently. cther natiors, 6,000; Bohemians, 5,000 Resistance to such a must was out of the question. The room of the sleeper was desig- nated. With no gentle voice, and a corre-- = shake, Mr. Will was uroused e was delighted to see his old friend Bently, but was rather taken aback when Mr. Bently said to him : z “I think, Brother Williams, that you are a little inconsistent.” “ How eo, Brother Bently’’’ ‘* Didn’t you tell our friend’s daughter you was not to be disturbed, even if Saint Paul called? Yet you appear very glad to see me.”’ “No, no, Brother Bently, not inconsistent at all L was—I am glad to see you. The Apostle Paul! why, I hope to spend a blessed eternity with him; but you, Brother Bently, 1 never expect to see you again.’’ Tae Rigut Srinir.—The great scarcity of partridges in every section of Virginia haz in- duced all true sportsmen to enter into a sol- emn pledge not to shoot one of them this sea- son, and to use their best endeavor: ts prevent others from doing so In viow of the almost total destruction of this species of game birds from cold and starvation lect winter, true sportsmen in all sections of the country ought to take a similar pledge &@> A German girl, named Adeline Weled, has been arrested at Enfield, for steating ta- dies dresses, &¢ ,in and about that psrt of Hartford county. She fays she was in love with a young man, snd thought be would warry her if she appeared to him in’s band- some drees, but, unfortunately, the Sheriff had a stronger attachment for her than the ‘ other fellow.” A correspondent of the Jofersonville Democrat, writing from Keokuk. says thero are three railroads under consirection from that place to interior counties: 0 1.500 buildings have been erected in Keokat: turing the past seszon, and it is expected that at least 2,000 more will be put up duricg the coming spring. tar A correspondent of the Bridgepor: Standard complains that the Gas Company, by pouring their refuse coal tar in the barbor, has killed or driven away all the eels, oysters and scollops, by the catching of which many poor families were supported. {> The “National American,’’ heretofore published semi-weekly in Richmoad, will hereafter be published as adaily penny paper. im, _A Goop Joxe,—The New York Picayune Rowe a philosopher in spectacies, going to he Tribune office, asking for a number, but not knowing which one, replies : “ Well, I don’t exactly know; but it is the number that contained an article on Kansas.” te We learn toleration from children, (says Punch.) for no man can have his whisk- ers pulled by a young brat without feeling what an intolerable nuisance he must have been as a child himself. Ke Gov. Pollock, itis stated, will be acan- didate for re-election, if nominated by the American party. David Wilmot is talked of as the Republican candidate.—Hzchange. The’ height of impudence ts, kissing another man’s sweetheart, and then protest- ing that you couldn’t help it.