Evening Star Newspaper, January 9, 1857, Page 4

ee A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS. BY c. Cc. MOORE. Twas tho night before Christmas, when all thre’ the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse ; The stockings were Lung by the chimney with care, in Lopes tuat St. Nicholas soon would be there; ‘thr children were nestled all snug In their beds, a { sugur plums danced through a In her "kerehiet and I in my cap, settled cur brains fora long winter’s © iawn there arese such a clatter, bed to see waat was the matter; i flew lke a Hasb, s ond threw up the sash. ,Ou thet tof the new falien snow, Uster of mid day to objects below, W ben, what to my wondering eyes should appear, Buta fa! sleigh and eight tiny reindeer, With a » old driver, so lively and quick, I kuew moment it must be St. Nick More rapid than ezyles his courses they came, And he whisile¢ ed shouted and called them by name; “* Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer! ; on, Donder and Blizen— P ! to the top of the wall! ¢ash away, dash away “ll! at before the wild hurricane fly, meet with an ebstacle, Mount to the sky, So op to the housetop the courses they flew, With the sleigh fcil of toys—and St. Nicholas tco. And then in a twinkling { heard on the reof Lhe prancing and pawlug of each little hoof, Ac i drew tn my bead, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a Loum He vs dressed all in fur from his head to his And cio.bes were all tarnished withashesand x00 A — e yo te bad flung on his back. like a peclar just opening his pack Hs eyes—ow they twinkled ' his dimples, how merry bis cheeks were lixe roves, his nose lke acherry; His troll b mouth Was dmwa up ike a bow; And ihe beard on his chin was as white asthe snow, The stump of » pipe he held in his testh, And the smoke, it encircled his head like a wreath, He bad a broad face and a little round belly ‘That chook, when he iaughed, like a bowl full of He was vd plump, a right jolly old elf: And I la hea i saw him, tn spite of my- self A wink of his eye, and a (wist of bis head, Sox ave me to Koow I bed nothing to dret?, Re spoke neta word but went straight to bis work, Aud illed@ all tbe stockings; then turned witha jerk And laying his finger aside of bis nose, And giving 2 nod, up the chimney he rose. He sprang to his sleigh, to bis team gave a whis- tle, they ail ttew like the down of a thistle, “ him exclaim, ere he drove oat or ‘ ldenry Ch toall, and to all a good al.zht.’? a a ae ee ARRIVALS ATTHE PRINCIPAL HOTELS SV illard«’ Zi tel—J.¢C. 4 4. A. WILLARD JD Davis, Pa JH Margindaie, NY W Jodaston, NU Hop ponrne pl A ite, Va JA Higou, Md Miss Lewis, Pa © Potter, NY irs Cook, J @ Keilozz, Cai Gen stewart, Md ¥, Va G Wittmer & ly. NY Miss Wittmer, do Miss Harman. do DS Dowling, sid @ C Preston, i'ls W Hirset, do t J Hits-b, do 4. E Martin, Pa 4 € Blotle & ly, NY W D Hensei ‘tT Lai t, Jenia, ta Noiriss, do Miss Gernett do A P “ifitn, do JP Ba our, Md AS Wasbiugton, do © Barksdale, Va 3 B Storral, do i,M Goggiu, do N flichardson, NY &} al, Pa raves, du 5 MeDermote do W 'T Trenton, NJ hb Weston, NY © Evans, Pa Miss Henrica. do = T Shaw, Md A Davai, do @ v Evans, do 4 Hi Jacobs, NY gE ods NJ Col Hamtranch & fy, Va r Warring, Md ‘T H Johnson, Va Miss Wartiny, do National Motel —ocy & Briggs {, Aupont, Dei A Macftae, NC JF Sturron W 3 Sharp & iy, Pa W Stoekeil 1 R Sharp, do 6 F Tiree 3 Mrs Hutchison, Pa 6 W Jenzias, NY HOB Pease, NY W Copeland, do B Washington, Va Ames. lad JH Barker, RI r Weends, H Moore, va s Kaymond, 4s McKowu & bro, Gittings, Md t. Lockwood & ly, NY RM Hee, NY M Johnson, va W M Ironside, do Dir Duval’, Va W SHarn, do Dr iicdges, Md Rev W Rolf & ly, do G A Swif:, Min A Edwards, Md Hen J McKibbin, Cal © McPherson, M: G Barnes, do Intermationni Mfotel—Penn avenue. 5b L Jacke, Md D Wocds, do m, JM May, Wis W Comey, do G Ralls, Pa BN Pesey, Fe Ji W Beller, Va B Hell, Va Hi M Gallaher, do _ c RE°T UNDE COVER. 210 dos to the Ton VON HAND. THE BEST QUALITIES White Acb, Red Ash and Lehiga COAL ae £0 gius satisfaction, Delivered hee ro Girt -0, Hiexpry, Oak ani Pine WOUD. T.J.& W.M. GALT, N a C streets, No 547, fee itt € south of avenue. 20 CONFEUCTIONER proronats WILL BE RECEIVED UN- hi the Ietday of February next for the exclu- aive privileze Of 2 refresbine etlo-ery and other toxicating ¢rluks) at the Metropolitan Mechanics’ to be opene’ on the 24 and close about f March next er must euree to St up the space allot inacreditable stple and {a bermony be: te must ability to also ¢ s fornish erticles of th Address the under! Exbivition, as Off " + COF Of 7ib. dec 27-eotFebl CHAS. F STANSBURY. HEMOVAL AVID A. BAIR UPHOLSTER AND } PAPER HANG frieuds, cusicmers, and the public in peneral that ue bes removed bis establishment from No. 491 figbth street, near Pennsylvania avenue, to No. Wr ven th street. ovar Peansylveniz avenue, where he will open in 4 few days an extensive and splen- did assortment of Paperbangings, Borders, O< rations, Suades, &e , and all the other articles qe pertsinirg to the business, where all persons In Want of such erticles are respectfully invited to gall. jan l-ec6t MSTAULCTIONS TU UNITED STATES Consuls—with directions to merchants, ship- wnaste>s und sezmmen, for the transaction of Con- sular business; embracing the laws relating to che eppotatment, salaries, aud duties of Consular uptis, Consuls and Commercial Agents, oficial fees and emsimments, forms for the transaction of basiness, with an historical account sar estobilshment from tbe Adminis- tration of \Vasbington to the present time Price 2 W; can be sent by mail to any part of the Untied States Just pubiteked, and for sale in SV arbiagton city by . TAYLOR & MAURY, des B- Bookretlers, nesr 9th street ST OFFIC’ DIRECTORY, OR BUSI- i x yinn’s Guide to the Post Offices in the the names of the Post Oices and Pt Va the United States on st July, 1556, wito a variety of valoable in- ation om Postal Affairs; aiso, 2 compres sive codification of the existing Portai Price 1. Just ished, end fcr sale, at TAYLUR & MAURY’S bookstore, dec Ii- near 9th street. EW MUSIC KECKIVED AND OK. 2% dered vemi-weekly, at ovr great Plano end Mosic Store, 36, near 10th street. janz JOHN F. BLLGa, AREISON’S COLUMBIAN PERF UM- Hints: Gansiw) SHE LAKES. R, respectfully inform his j MANTELS. NEW AND BRAUTIFUL STYLE. Munaufactured frem Siate Si! West Castieton Slate te MESH MANTELS ARE ENAMELLED IN imitation of the richest and moet exposeixe EGYPTIAN, LISBON, VERD ANTIQUE, PORPHYRY, PYRENEES, BROCATELLA, AGATE, SVANISH GALWAY, and other rare and desimbic MARBLES. The stration’. so perfect that they ee closest scrutiny. Tuey are so highly polis! that they retain their beauty much longer than marble; are not injured by s1a0ke, coal gas, or acids, and can be sold much cheaper thar 2m aap ja market. Price c 125 to raetnhects, Sittacrs, anda others are invited to call and examine samples at No. 512 Seventh street, 3doors below Odd Fellows’ Hall, up stairs. ‘.M. HANSON, se 12-ly Agent. GREAT REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF BOOTS AND GAITEES p43 ON COMMISSION, FOR A PHIL- adelphia manu- facturer,a frst rate sewed Pegged Calf-Skin BOO? at $5.62, full as good as those usually sold at $5 or $6; acd a French Caif Patent Leather GAITER at 50,as good as an at 5; a Grstrate Ca! Gaiterat $2.50, these are the best goods that Is (oreverwere) sold ia the District for the price; for the roof, come and see lor yourself. Terms positively cash. No extra it charged to offset bad debts. Call atthe New YORE HAT STORE, Seventh strest, near Penneylvaniz avenue. mat ANTHONY, Agent. W. G. METZEROTT, (Svcceesor to Gro HILsts,) Agent of Raven = ane and William a er CELEBRATED PIANOS Hi‘: ALWAYS ON HAND THE LARGE F socks of INS, BRASS INSTRU- .» BANJOES, ACCORD- SHEET MUSIC, cheaper than in th ef New York. usic published and received every day. Pianos for rent SELLING OFF. LOAKS—CLOAKS! SHAWLS—SHAWLS HOSIERY—HOSIERY ‘The subscriber is determined to close out entire stock of CLOAKS and SHAWLS br 2vth of January, to accomplish which he w! off at a very small advance His stock of Cloth Cleaks cannot be equalled by any assortment elsewhere In this District. His Veivets are superb. F. A. McGEE. dec 29-2t 244 Pa. ave., bet. 22th and i3ih sts. 8 the sell STANDARD SILVER WARE. 1 AM NOW MANUFACTURING PURESIL- ver Spoons, Forks, Ladles, Butter, Fish, Pic, Cake and Ice Cream Kuives, Sugar Shovels and Tongs, Napkin Rings, Cream, Gravy, Mustard and Salt Spoons, &c , &c , on ray own premises, and do not palm off on the public Northern man- ufectured articles (which cannot always be re- lied on as genuine) for my own, but every article made in my establishment can and will be war- ranted as above. WATCHES AND JEWELRY Of every description, and in great variety, con- stanuly on hand, and receiving fresh arrivals al- Most every diy Fine (19 ks) Geld Watches, from ¥2y to $250, and warranted correct ume- keeper Coral, Cameo, Mosaic and plain Gold Brac Pins and Kar-rings, (in sets or by the singie plece,) Goid Vest, Fob, Gaard, Chatalain and Neck Chains, Seals, Keys, Lockets, Charms, and a general assortment of goods usually kept in a Jewelry Store Fine Watch Repairing done by an experienced and competent workman, andall work warranicd to give satisfaction at 334 Pennsylvania avenue. ec 24- H. O. HOOD. { No. 572.) By tho President of the United States. N_ PURSUANCE OF LAW, I, FRANKLIN PIECE, President of the United States of America, d> hereby ‘are and make known that ublic sales will be held at the undermentioued ad Of esio the Strate oF lows, at the pariods hereir after designated, to wit: At the Land Office at Oaasce, commencing on Monday, the fourth day of May nezt, for the disporal of the pubite ‘and situated within the following named townships, Viz: South of the base line and west of the fifth principal meridian Townshifs ninety nine aud one hundred, of range ten. Townships ninet huedred, of range eleren Yownships ninety right, nin hundred, of range tvelve. Townships alnety nine and cne hundred, of range thirteen. ‘Townships ninety-nine and one hundred, of range fourteen _ Townships ninety-nine and one hundred, of range fiflecn. “Township one hundred, of range seventeen. Township one hundred, of raage twenty. ‘Townships ninety eight and onc buadred, of rang: lwenlytiiree. ‘Lownshipa ninety four, ninety five, ninety six, Heety seven, ninety eight, ninety-nine, and one hundied, of range twenty-four. Atthe Land Off Port Dopce, commencing on Monday, the fourth day oj May nert, for the dis posal of the public land si:uated within the follow- ang named townships, viz: Norih of the base line ant west of the fifth principal meridian, Towrships ninety-four, ninety five, ninety-cix, Ninety sever, nivery-eight, w 2, and one huacied, of range twenty-five. ‘Cwoships ninety-tou ninety sev ©, nineiy-eight, ninery hundced cf rasge fwenty-siz. Townships ninety four, ninety-nine, and one hun- dred, of range twenty seven, ‘Township one hundred, of range twentyeight. Township one hundred, of range twenty nine. Atthe Land Office at Siorx Crry, eommencing onday, the fourth dcy of May nezt, for the dis- ofthe public lands situated within the followe ug named townsh ps, viz: Sowlh of the bassline and west of the fifts princtpal movitiun, ip mnety four, of range thinly four. slaps ninety four and ninety-five, of range five. ‘Towaship ninety-fiv>, of range thirty-six. ‘Townships ninety six and ninety-seven, of range thet pei s P y ely-#even. of range forty ety-iX aud ninety sever, of range yeicht, ninety-nine, aad one ne, and one ninety six, ne, and one six and ninety-zever, of sange ship nincty# x, of rang ps ninety-five and ninety-tix, of range townships ninety-four, ninety-five, and frange forly eight. Lands apzrupriated by law for the use of schools, Miltary aod other purposes, together with tho= ; s¥ainy and everflowed lands made thereby unfit for cultivation? if ny, granted to the Stat yy the act eauled ‘An act to enable the Statejof Arkansas and other S'ates to recia‘m the ‘swamp lands?’ with- in ther limits,” approved September 28th, 1850, will be exctuded from the gales. The offering of above lands will be com- imenced on the da’ P vinted. and will proceed in the order in whien they are adverticed, until the whole shail Bave been offered. aod the sales thus cloved ; but no ra’es shali be kept open longer than two weeks, aod no priva’e entry of any of the lands will be admitted woul ater the expiration of two weeks. Given under my hand, at the city of Washington, this fifteenth day of December, Anuo Doin one thousand eight hundred and Hifiy six. FRANKLIN PIERCE, By the President: ‘THowas A Henpricks, Commussioner s° General Land Office. NOTICE 7O PRE EMPTION CLAIMANTS, Evy person ent tled to the right of pre-emption to acy of the jands within the townships au pacts of ‘ownships above enumerated is required to e& tablich ube same to the eatisiaction of the register and receiver of the proper land office, and make pay- sent therefor us s00n as practicable ufter seeing this notice, and before the day appointed for the com- inence ment of the public sale of the lands embrac- ing the (ract claimed ; otherwise su-h claim wil! be forfeitet. THOMAS A. HENDRICKS, € ioner of the General Laud Office. t Eyes. ERENCH, AND AMBRICAN PLAYING CARDS, at jan S-lw THE LAKES. ____ Medicines, PERUVIAN SYRUP, For the cure of Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Dropsy, Neuralgia, Incipient Diseases of the Lungs and Bronchial ‘assages, Biles, Gen sral Dedility, $c. pus EXCELLENT MEDICANE, WRICH hes attained a high reputation and been ex- tensively used in Boston and otber cities of the East, has been received and is now offered for saleby Z i-GILMAN, special agent, 350 Penn- sylvania avenue, as alse b Me bach pioe agent, cor- ner of L and 34 streets, Navy ard. The proofs of its efiicacy are so numerous, so well authenticated, and of such peculiar charac- ter, that sufferers cannot reasonably hesitate to re- ceive the proifered aid. The Peruvian Syrup dees not profess to be a cure-ali, but its — is extensive, because many diseases, apparenily unlike, ate 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 baffled the highest order of medical skill. The facts are tangible, the witnesses accessible, and es safety and efficacy of the Syrup incontrovert- { have analyzed the medical preparation called the Peruvian Syrup, with reference to the number and kind of active substances contained in it, and the durability of the compound as a pharmaceut! calarticle. ‘The metallic compounds of ersenic, antimony. mercury and zinc are not present, nor 1s it possible to detect in it the slightest indica- tion of any metallic and mineral poison Its or- ganic constituents do not include opium, or any of the drugs yielding poisonous principles. ‘The constituents, when separated, are not even acrid tothe taste. it isa preparation scientifically and ski!fully compounded, possessing all the durabil- ity of a spirituovs tincture, without its objection- able qualities and the activity of its leading con- stituent 1s preserved through the judicious adap- tation of its solvent. The point here attained has been frequently and unsucceasfully sought after by pharmaceutists. Respectfully, A. A. HAYES, M.D. Assayer to State of Massachusetts No. 16 Boylston street, Boston, 3d Nov , 1855. nov 22-3m PILES—P(LES—PILES. EB CALL ATTENTION TO ALL WHO are aifiicted with this dreadful complaint to the following sworn certificate from one of our most respectable citizens, the father-in-law of the roprietor of the “Courler des Etas Unis,” and Formerly guninaker in Phijadelphia: New York, Aug. 26th, 1856. Dr _ Dvrrix—Dear Sir:—I hereby certify that! have been affiic'ed with the Piles for nearly sixty py that I have used cizhteen botties of Harnes’ lie Lotion, and everything else I could here of, but ali to no effect, forthey did me little orno good. About two months since, | commenced using your remedies fer the Piles, ard have the happiness tosay that they have bad the desired effect. havine cured me 1 consider this almesta miracle, for 1 am elghty years of age. 1 sincere- ly recommend them to all afflicted with the above complaint. P. VALLEE, 73 Franklin st State of New York, New York City and conte } y I, Joseph C. Lawrence, do hereby certify tuat on the var | 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 him are true. In witness whereof I have subscribed my naine, as Commissioner of Deeds and asa Notary Public of the State of New York, and have af- fixed my Notarial Seal at my oifice, 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 Wail street, New York We challenge the Medical Faculty of the Uni- ted States to produce a certificate equal to the above. Dr. Duprie’s Remedies are tbe only ef- fectual cure for internal Piles. Only 50 cents per Xe Ortfice—76 Nassau strect, New York. Will be sent by mail to a tof the United States For sale by FORD & BRO., corner of tith street and Pa, ave, Warbington, D.C. oc 23 FeIVATER ACVICAL TAEATIAR on YER PEILOSOTEISAL VIEW OF MARBIAGZ, ar H. GB. BA ORYUEX, Me De, ALBANY, MN. ¥., 266 Faces aud 138 Fins, Pisin and Gelorcd Bita- egraphs and Pie te PRick eyiy Pwunry-Fivz Czuvs. Sout Free ef Fostnze to ail parts of the Suion NUEAPEST BCOE EVER PUBLISHED gad containing nezrly - double tht quantity of read- (ng matter in thft of the Fle#: CENP OF DOL- LAR PUBLICATIONS. It treats on the PE VSIOL- OGY OF MAKEIASE, and the iecret Indrmitics and Disorder of Youth and Maturity, resulting from ex- cesses, which destroy the physicel and mois! pow- ers, with Observations ca Marriago, Its duties and Gi: their remedies; with Arctowy ard Phestology,and Disezses of the Ks- productive Oryans of both sexes, their siruc:are, uses, and fancilons. & popular and compreaea- sive Freatise on (be Dailes ard Causalties of siz- zie and married life—happy aed freitful alliancoe, eaede of 25eurlag th felicitous and lafertile obvistiok amd removal —tmportex! Rtlen Meatrimtony, Shatwill 1a; Rone, howevei ¢_.-.| ealifications, anc OFT tpas, ilust:siing tae | ais luaporiaat stop witheut Qrstconewltize iis pages—commeeztaries Gx the Ciseasesané modicei treatment of fsvanies from infancy tu old ngs, cack exse graphically iliustratea by beautifal lilpegrr- hic pla’ asrveus Gobliity, ita causes nad cure OY & prossss at once 40 simple, cafe, and efeviual that fcllare ls mposatule—-rales fordaliy 2. meat—r2 sy on Spormetoribea, with prastical beefvations cathe ehodid xd moresueserstul mode treatiment—jrcoa! Ty hints on the evils re- sulting from empirical practice—an casay on all diseases arising from iadiscretion, with plain and almpie rules by which all persons caa cure them- aelves without rercury—remedies for those sH- Jafticted miesriesand disappointed ho #9 UR- fortunately prevalent inthe young. It tsa trnth- ful adviser to the marriedan thosecontempleting marriage: Its perussi ‘cs particulariy recommend. ed to persona entertaining secret doubts of their hysical condition, and who areconscious of hav- at hatarded the hea!th, happiness, and privileges to which every hurran being is entitled. Price PWENTY-FIVE CENYS per copy, or Five Coptes for One Doliar. Mailed, free of post- age, to ali parts of the United States. N. B. those who prefer may cozsalt Dr. LA CROIX upon any of the diseases upon which this book treats, sithey personally or by mail. Medi- Gine sent to any part cf the Gnionaccording to di- rections, safely packed and cerafelly secur, from all observation. FL ire open pdt f elgeh 2mtodp m.zen€ io 3L Msiden Lane, Albany, New York, MATL! HATS! NEW YORK 3TY MORE. The best black good as those usually sold and a first-rate Hat, #2 5. 0 a cash business, meet with no los- Address Dr. M.B. LA CROIX, No. 31 Maiden y from 3 unt!! dec t3—ly ONSTANTLY O together with TAYLOR dress HATS got up in at $5; and a good fishion- pte ‘Bue best materiais and the best workn map is ses, but give each customer fall value for bis ra) HAND A FULL Lane, or Post Office Box 579 Alucny, N. Y. Office REMOVED frora No. 56 Beaver st, C supply of Bi HATS, of BALT the latest style for $3.50, as able Hat at $3, worth #1; Poy eg roduce a $5 Hat, which is sold for ers Felt Hats unusually low. N.B Agent for Driscoll’s Salma of a Thousand Flowers. Price 25 cents per bottle. ANTHONY, 7th street, near Pa. ayenue, Agent fora New York Hat Company. se 26-18 THE HOLIDAYS. GAUTIER’S CONFECTIONERY SALOON $ 18 USUAL AT THIS SEASON OF THE year, | have made extensive arrangements to supply the public with every thing in my line, at the shortest notice and of the best quality. In my assortment wil be found— 3,009 pounds assorted Sugar Plums, for convent- ence packed in pounds and ha'f bags French Kisses, a large and beautifal assortment Bon-Bons, in sacks, Cornucopias Fanoy Boxes and Baskets Boxes of Prunes, new and rich styles Small Cake of ever emecpcnn Preserves, a general s"pply On Monday, the 22d fetent, will be exhibited in my Saloon the largest and richest display of large fruitand pound Cakes probably ever wit- nessed tn this city, varying in price from +0 cents to $10 each. Every thing to be found in a first-class corfe>- tlonery establishment ean be hed at -‘ A la ville de Parie C. @AUTIER, Confectioner dec 18 eolm Pa. ave, bet. 12th and 13th sts. Pars Dre Den AOS anecdl Msi nase .., 20000 PEACH TREES. ATTEN DOLLARS PER HUNDRED—FOR +% sale at my Nu » Rear Washington The above trees are al! of fine growth, and’ of the best select fruit. Also, a general axsortment of ORNAMENTAL, splay ge a SHADE, and ¥RUIT TREES. oc 2? ti JOSHUA PEIRCE C 1iNA VASES, CUPS AND SAUCERS, hildren’s Tea Sets, very low, and golng rapidly, ac FRANCIS’S, ec 3 Seventh street. COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS, BRONCHITIS, WHOOPING-COUGH, CROUP, ASTHMA, AND CONSUMPTION. Among the numerous discoveries Science has made in this generation to facilitate the business of life—increase its enjoyment, and even prolong the term of human exisience. nonecan benamed of more real value to mankind than this contribution of Chemistry to the Healing Art. A vast trial of its virtues throughout this broad country, has roven beyond a doubt, that no medicine orcom- ination of medicines yet Known, can so surely control and cure the numerous varieties of pulmo nary disease which have hitherto swept from our midstthousands andthousandsevery year. Indeed there is now abundant reason to believe a Keme- dy has at length been found which can be relied on, to cure the most dangerous effections of the lungs. Our space bere will not permit us to pub- lish any proportion of the cures effected by its use but we would present the following :—and refer surtherenquiry tomy Americer Almanac, which ta¢ agent below named, wi!l always be p'eascd to farnished free, wherein are fuli particulars, and indisputable proof cf these statements. OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION, Laurens, &.R.,8 C., Aug 4, 1953. Dre J.C. ayer Dear Sir,—My littlesen.fovr years oid, has just recovered from a severe attack of maglignant Scarlet Fever, his throat was rot- ten, and every person that visited hii, pr: ed bimadeadchi!d Having used your PrcroraL, in Californta, in the winter of 1550, for a severe attack of Bronchitis, with entire cess, I was induced to try iton my little & gave hima tea-sporn-full every three hours. mencing inthe morning, and by ten o'clox night, | found a decided change for the better, end after three days use, he was abie to eat or rink witbout pain. Its use in the above named di many a child from a premature gra’ the anxiety cf many a fond parent fections of the Throat and Lungs, | belleve {t the best medicive extant. A feeling of the deepest uratitude, prompts me? in addresssing you these Hines,—but for your important discovery, my little om would now have been in another World. am yours with great respect, J.D. POWELL, Supt. Trans., L.R. R. case will save end relieve For all af- Rocky HI.i, Somerset Co.,N.J, July 21, 1852. Dr. J C. Ayrn,—Since your medicine bas b2- come known bereft hasa greater demand than any other couzh remedy we have ever sold. It is spoken of in terms of unmeasured praise by those who heve usrd It. and 1 know cf some cases where the best they can say cf it is not too much for the good it has done. 1 take pleasure in selling it, because Il knew that lam ytving my customers the worth of thelr money, and I feel gratified in teeing the benefit it confers. Please send mea farther supply, and beileve me Yours, with respect, SOHN @. WHITLOCK. P.S. A'most any number of certificates can be sent if you wish it Winpsor, © W., June 26, 1952 DR. J.C. AveER. Str.—This may certity that 1 have used your Creery PEcToralL for upwards of one year; and it Js my sincere belief that 1 should bave been in my g ave ere this time if I had not It bas cured me of a dangerous atfec- uon of the lungs, and I do not overstate my con- victions when | tl! you it 1s a priceless remedy. Yours vei Angee D.A.McCLURE, Attorney at Law. WiLksaaRR&. Pa , September 28, 1850 Dnr.J.C Ayre. My dearsir —Your medicine {s much approved of by those who have used it here, and is composition is such as to Insure and maintain {ts reputation I invariably recom- mend it for pulmonary affections, as do many of our principal Lag freee am your friend, CHAS. STREATER,M.D Prepared by DR. J.C. AYER, Chemist, Low- ell, Masa Sold by Z.D. GILMAN, Washington, and all respectable druggists. dee 8-4m €0UGHS—COLDS—HOARSENESS. DR. TYLER’S COMPOUND SYRUP OF GUM ARABIC: The most Pleasant, Safo and Speedy Cure for Whooping Cough, Croup, Asthma, Diseased Lungs, and Consumption Entered according to Act of Congress, A. D. 1837. N AGAIN PRESENTING TO THE NOTICE of the pubiie the above remedy, we feel that Uttle epology 1s needed. Vast numbers in ail sections of the Union are obliged to have recourse to other sources of relief than the immediate pre- script oa of their family physician, and as each return of the winter season brings out a host of rofessedly new specifics, some good, others use- ess, and many decidedly dangerous, it becomes as much a matter of duty as interes:, believing this to be a remedy, combining the greatest 8c vantages, With the least objections of any other in us?, to make it as extensively known as pyac- Ucable. That such is its character, isabundantly proved by the fact, that ithas been extensively used the last twenty years with unparalleled suc- cess; that Its reputation has continued to spread and its sale increase, with little aid from adver- using or published lists of certificates, (which ali know can @s easily be had for a worthless preparation as fora meritorious one,) that by its own intrinsic merit, with the recommendation of persons benefitted by its use, it has gained its Preseat popu'arity; is not trumpeted to the World a8 a Speci” or cure all, but asa valuable end scientific auxtilary in pulmonary cases, ready at hand, and one that bas been yenerally found to afford relief where most others have been tried without material benefit As such, it fs recog- nised by numbers of our jeading physicians, who know its composition, and have been eye wit- nesses of its superior eificay, as well as by thou- sands of our most respectable citizens, to most of whom reference is cheerfully permitied. Sold at 25 cents, or three bottles in one, 50 cts.. Lad NAIRN & PALMER, and CHAS. STOTT, Washington; CISSEL, Georgetown, znd PEEL & STEVENS, Alexandria Also, “TYLER’S GUM ARABIC COUGH CANDY DROPS,” the same composition ina portable form, much patronised by public speak- ers, singers, frequenters of public assembiles, &c es they remove all huskiness from the throat and voice, and act like a charm on a troublesome cough. Irice 12}¢ and 25 cents a hox. dee 9-ly pe ci Facet si de tanec STOP THAT COUGH! HE GREAT REMEDY FOR COUGHS, Conps, Caove and WHoorine Cover DR. ROBE’S COUGH SYRUP Cures Coughs of the worst kind. It also cures hoarseness, sore throat, weakness of the chest, pain in the breast and tung affections. Where ever there ts pain mix wilh the Cough Syrup 10 drops of Pain Curer, and you wiilfind immediate relief. Dr. Rose’s Cough Syrup relieves and frequently curcs a consumptive cough, and forti- fies the system against further at! le U>™ In bottles at 50 cents and $1. TO CUKE CROUP. The lives of thousand of children have been saved, by using Dr. ROSE’S Croup Syrup. It Rives instant relief 25 cents a bottle. TO CURE WHOOPING COUGH Dr. ROSE’S ec alas Cough Syrup is the only certain cure for Whooping Cough. Itcures in a short time, and allays irritation cf the Lungs 50 cen's a bottle. The above valuable medicines are recommerd - ed by Physicians who hase tried them in their practice To be had of all Druggists in Washi mn, Georgetown. and Alexandria. dec 10-4m HOW TO CURE ALL PAIN, AIN 1S THE FORERUNNER OF MOST diseases—cure the Pain and check the disease. DR ROSE’S PAIN-CUREK willcure 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 ‘Phroat, Burns, Scalds, Ague or Lumps in the Breast, Chills, Spinal Affections, and Pains fn the feet Indeed, {t cures all Pain. 19™ 12, 25, and 60 centsa bottle. e 4¢ you are Bilious and have a bad Cold, take DR ROS®’S RAILROAD OR ANTI-BIL- IOUS PILLS. They cary off all bile and re- moveaccld. These Plils go shaed of all other Pills tn their good effects PE ahr 12% and 25 a Sey, “i ruggists tn ashington, Geor + an Alexandra, neta oor geo 10-4 THE GREAT CURE FOR GUNURKHKA, GLEK&T, ke. ERSONS SUFFERING WITH THE above complaints wiil be cured in afew days by using DK. ROSE’S FRENCH SPECIFIC, 81 per bottle For Kidney ard Bladder Affections use DR, ROSE’S BUCHU COMPOUND, 50 cents a bot- It gives immeddate rellef. Sold by all Diug- sts jiu Washington, Georgetown and Alctaa dria. deo 10-im | | | Proposals for Erecting ths Custom-bouse, | ¢., at Galena, Illinois. ‘Treasvay Darrartxrxt. Wasninerox, December 17, 1856. ROPOSALS WILL BE RECRIVED AT Tifls Pp de ent until thy 19th day of Febreary, A D. 1957, at 9 o'clock a. m., for the construction of the Custom house, Post Office and Court room aa- thorized to be erected at Galena, [linois, according to the plans and specifications preyared at this de- partment; said proposa.s to be either for the wholc building, or separate tor diffe ent kinds of work; b lis of parcels mu-t fn every cae a comyany cash bid, wits ibe amount of each kind of work, and the to al amount carried out; the department reserving the right to reject or accept the proposals hereby in- v ted, or any parts thereof, when it deems the iater- est of ihe United States requires it; the department al-O reserves the right to exclade the bide of any person or persons who there ms just cause to believe will not faithfully p-rform the contracts, or which they have attempted to ob’ain Ly indirection ; and a'l bids when there shall be partis in intercet who do not join in the bids, and all bids tha’, upon inves- t gation, are below a inir price tor the work. Bula will not be received in gross, and noe ntact will be awarde! to a bidder ualess demils are fur- Nished te departm nt of the prices of the different Kinds of work and materiale, which shal be subject t& the revision ef ine depariment, so that it may ad spt the whole or a part :fthe bid, as the interests of the United Siates may require. Ninety per cent. of the amount of work done and Mater ais deliverec, according to contract price, (-aid amount to be a-certained by the estimate of an agent of the deparim-n: appointed fortha p rpore,) will be aid from time to ime, as use work pro- greases; aad ten per cent. retained until the com- pletion of the cont act and acceptance of the wor, &e., by ‘he arent é, and be forfeited in the event of new fullilment of contract. Coatracts will be awarded only to master builders sod mechaaics, and the assignment thereof, excep: Dy consent of the Secreta'y of the Tri asury, will be feiture of the sam Each proporst must be a-comranied by a writ n gusaanter, signed by two responsible pers: ne, :cer- tified to be so by the United States district jatze or attorney of the said sistrici,) in the sum or $5,000 for the whcle work, or of a proportionare amoznt f for any part, that the bidder when required, if his propora accepted. ent-r aconuact and bend, with procer and sufficient securities, for its faithtw) performance. Form of bon: and certifi ‘ation te required will bs fur- yariment fications, and workivg drawings will iy alter thirty days, when they can be baicn apt licauon to the department No bid will be considered unless it fuly com: m ail its details with the requirements of this advertise- ment. proporals must be sent to this departmest, sed tO the Secretary of the Treasury, and endors-d ‘ Proposals for the Galena Custom house,” aad will be opened at 10 o’clock a m. of the Vast dey 1 amd for receiving the came JAME3 GUTHRIE, Secretary of the Treasury. dec 20—2awtl9th Febt Pb cialis wil tee a a a Proposals for Erecting the Post Office and Court-house at Rutland, Vermont. Treascrr DarantMent, Wasutnctox, December 16, 1856. ROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT THIS department until the 16th day of February, A. D. 1857, at 9 o’clo ™., for the constructioe of the Pos! Offive aid rt house authorized to be erecte | at Rutland, Vermont, according tothe plaus and specifications preyared at this de-a tment; a'd proposa’s to be either for the whole building or se_aate for different kinds of work ; bills of parcels Must in every ca € acoompany exch bid, with the aim umt cf each kind ot work,an4 the to a! amount carried out; the department reserving the right to ww accept the proporals hereby fovted, or y 3 thereof, when it deems the roterest of the United Ststes requires it; the depariment also re- serves the right to exclude the bids of any person or persons who there is just cause to b lieve will not aithtully perform the contracts, or which they have atv mpted to obiain by indirection; and a bids when there shall be parties in interest whodo not join in the bids. and ail bids that, upon investiga tion, are below a fair price fm the work. Bids wil! not be received in gross, and no con- tract wil be awarded toa bidder unless details are furnished the depar:ment of the prices of the differ- ent kinds of work and materiale, which shall b2 subject to the revision of the department, so that it may adopt the whole or part of the bid, as the inter- est of the United States may require. "y per cent. of the amount of work done, and 8 delivered, according tu contract price, (said amount to b- ascertained by the estimate of an agent of the department appointed for that purrose,) will be paid trcm time to time as the work pro- gress-s; aad ten per cent. retained until the comple- ben of the contr ind a-ceptance of the work, 4c., hy the agent afo. and be forfeited in the event of nen-fulfilment of contract. Contracts will be awarded only to master builders ani mecoanics, and the assign went thereof, exeept by conssnt of the Secretary of the Treasury, will be a forieiture of the same, Each propo. al must be accompanied by a written guarantee, signed by two respon-ibie per-ons, (cer- tified to b> so by the United Staces district judge er attornry of the -aid cistrict,) in the sum of $5,000 for the whole work, or of a proportionate amount, if for any part, that the bidder will, when required, it his proposal b+ accepted, enter into a contrast and b nd, with proper and sufficient securities, for its faithtul performance. term of bond and certificate required, will b fur- nished on applic atioa to the department. Vlans, «pecificat‘ons, and working drawings will be ready a‘terthirty ays, when they cau be tado: application to the aepar: ment. No bid wiil be considered unless it fully complies in ail its details with the requ:rements of this advertise- ment. ‘The propo als must be sent to this de;artment, addressed to the Secreiary of the Treasury, and plainly endorsed “ Proposals for the Rutland Post Office and Court-house,” and will be op-ned at 10 o'clock, a mM, of the last day named for receiving the sams. JAMES GUTHRIE, Beeretary of the Preoasury. Proposals for Eree ing the Custom-house, &c , at Cgdensburgh, New York. sury Derartenr, Wasuixe ron, Decemb:r 17, 1256. ROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT THIS deratment unti! the 18h cay of February, A. at 9 o'clock, a.m. for the constructcn of jtom-house, Post 01 » and Court-rooms authorized 1o beerected at Ogden- burgh, New York, according to the plans and speelfications prey area at this depar'ment; raid proposals w b>: either for + whole building or separate for the different kinds of work; bitis of parcels mat in every case accompany rach b d, with the amount of ea-h kind of work, aud she toia! amount carried out; the de- parment reservin e right to reject or aceept the propo: a's hereby invited, or any parts thereof, when itdeem~ the interest of the United States requires it; the department a'so reserves the right to exclude the beds of any person or persone who there ix just Cause to believe will not faithfully perform the can- tacie, or which they | ave attempted to obtain by inst rection ; and all bids when there sha'l be par- ties in interest who do not join in the bids, and all bids that, upon investigation, are below a fair price for the work. Bids will not b+ received in gross, and no contract will be awarded to a bidder unless details ave t nished the depa ‘tment of the prices of the different kinds of work and matevsia!s, which shall be rubs ject to the revision of the departin-nt, 80 that it may adopt the whole or part of the bid, as the inter- est of the United Siates may require. Ninety per cent of the amount of work done and materia’s delivered, according to convact price, (said amount to be ascertamed by the estimate of an agent of the depariment appointed for that pur- pose,) wil be paid trem time to time as the work progresses; and ten per cent retained until the com- iletion of the convact and accepance of the work, &c, by the agent afore:aid. and be forfeited in the eveni “f non-fulfilment of convact.* Contracts will be awarded only to master builders and mechanics, and the assignment thereof, except by consent of the Seereta y of the ‘Treasury, wil & forfeiture of the same Each proporal must be accomyanied by a written guarantee, signed by two responsibie persone, (cer tified to be so by the United Sia‘es distric: judge or attorney of the said district,) in the sum of 35,00, for ihe ‘whole work, or Of a proportionate amount, i any part, that the bidder will, when required, if his proposal b- accepted, enter into a contract and bond, with proper and suflicient securives, for iis faithful performance. Form of bond and certificate required will b+ fur- nished on application to the department Plans, specifications, and working d:awings will be ready atier thirty days, when they can be Lai on Applica‘ion to the department. (0 bid will be considered unless it fully complies in all its detauls with the requirements of this aavertise ment, The proposala mnst be sent to this department, addressed to the Secretary of the Treasury, ar plainly endorsed ‘ Proposals for the Ogdenshurgh Custom house,” and wil! be onened at one o'clock of whe Jast cay pamed for receiving the same. JAMES GUTHRIE, Secretary of the Treasury dec 19 -QawtF. b18} PARIS PREMIUM HATS. MODE DE PINAUD. . ODD & CO HAVE RECEIVED PER steamship ‘‘Arago’’ an invoice of Gen- tlemen’s DRESS HATS from the celebrated establishment of Laville & Poumaroux, who py ie a medals at the late Exposi- ion in Paris. 4 Also, a beautiful assortment of Children’s FANCY BEAVER HATS, for Missesor Boys. Ladies’ RIDING HATS. su) or. FRENCH UMBRELLAS, very fe nov 3-Gt&keotf west end Browns’ Hotel 0 SK&TS, BASKET STANDS, CABAS By urcwas,” Portmonies.-—Tears will be shed when some learn what they have lost by not buy; Se presents at FRANUIS’S. Iaformation for Travelers, HE STEAMER GEORGE WASHING- "TON will depart at the follow Leave Alexandria v9 1d Weshington Sx, % nay TOR CORSON Gaptain, QORANOE & ALEXANDSIA KAILR0Ay. Great Southern Mai! Line! arTwick DAILY (SUNDAY NIGHTS EXCEPTED) Between Washington City and the South! VIA: ALEXANDRIA, NSVILLE, RICHMOND, DAN- iLLE GREENSBOROUGH, N.C. AND DAILY ve TEE VIRGINIA SPRINGS. Leave Washington at... o'clock, A M, Leave Washingion at. 7 « P.M. Leave Ale: ria at., = 6S A.M. Leave Alexandria at. 8 * PM. ‘Travellers will find the Morning Line in con- nection with the Virginia Central Railroad, the Cheapest, most Pleasant 2nd <— ——eperee THE VIRGINIA SPRINGS Greenbrier White Sulphur and Fauquier White Sulphur, Warm, Hot, Alum and Capon , su Welr’s Gave, Natural Bridge, Lexington GHNIBUSES cad BAGSAGE’ WAGONS to , Pree ‘will be ut the Washi Railroad PASSENGERS and BAGGAG: Cher ¢,toSTEAMER GEORGE PAGE, for ALEXANDRIA, a dis- sace of six miles, allowing ample Fare from Wesh!ngton to Richmond Fare ‘ va Danville . Fars ** - Gree! Pickets procured on the boat. Expedition and Comfort are secured by this Route, asitisa LINBOF FiRsT Class RalLRoaD vrow ALEXANDRIA TO DANVILLE. . THROUGH PASSENGERS and BAGGAGE of sried without cost tote Depot of the Petersburg ues. SaMES A EVANS sel Agent, Alexandria, Va. THE REW YORE AND LIVERPOOL UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS. SHIPS COMPRISING THIS LINK the 2 These ships having been bullt by pressly for Government service, © veen taken in thelr amg as a their ongines,to insure strength and speed; their acccmmodations for passengers are unequaled for eiegance and comfort Price of passage irom New York to a9 iv @rst cabin, $120; in secend do., 75. From Liverpool to New York, 30 end 20 guineas. An expericnced surgecn attached toezch ship. No verths can be secured until paid for. The shi; ef this ine Lave improved water-tight bi aends, and to avoid danger from ice notcross ite Banks north of <2 degrees, until after the lst of August. PROPOSED BATES OF SAILING From New Terk. Prom Liverpeot 1856. 1856. saturaésy. Saturday. ee < . For tor ge apply to EDWARD K. cOLLINs & co. 56 Wali street, New York. BROWN, SHIPLEY & CO., Livergcot STEPHEN KENNARD & CO,, Austia Friars, London. B.@. WAINWRIGET & CO., Paris The owners of these ships will not be account- sbic for gold, silver, bullion, Syepe |, pre- cious siones, or metals, unless bills of gare signed therefor, and the value thereof expresee@ therein. , _ ae FOR HAR R'S FERRY Via Chesapeake § Obio Canai. THROUGH IN TWELVE HOUKS! HE NEW AND SPLENDID PACKET- BOAT ARGO, Capt. Cuas. H. Mxraitt, will commence making Keguiar Trips between @EORGETOWN and the above l’oint, om Mox- = Nig 27th, 1856. ¢ Boat will leavethe wharfof W.8 & 8.6, Ritter, Georgetown, D. C., every Monday, Wed nesda} a ne, al bye . oe page will leave °s Ferry every —— ursday and Saturday mormifg, 81 o’elock. Threngh Tickets, $2.25. Te Lecsburg 1.02%, tncluding the Stags from Edwards’ Ferry Families intending to vieitthe Virginia Springs the coming season will find this by far the mest sefe, pleasant, and cheapest route to Berkeley Cay Shanondale, Vy bite Sulphurand Warren. served on board at moderate rates. A coach wil! always be in readiness In George- town to con’ passengers to and from the Boat. Ferfurther particulars inquire at the store of W.H. & H. G6. RITTER, Georgetown, and JOHN V. AVIS, Jr. Harper's Ferry, Va. “ies mar iS—tr PRUTECTIUN AND INDEMNITY FROM LOSS BY FIRE FIRE, MARINE, AND INLAND INSURANCT. Authorized Capital and Surplus...81,358,161 13. FARHERS AND MECHANICS’ INSUE- ARCE CO., OF PHILADELPHIA. Office northwest corney Pennsylvania avenue and 17th street, Washington City, D.C. DIRECTORS, Hon. Thos. B. Florence, Charles Dingee, tes! al Hi. Armstrong, Thomas Menderficla, Charlies A Rubicam, Edward R. Helmbold George Helmbold, F. Carroli Brewster, James EB. Neall, Isaac Leech. Jr. ‘THOMAS B. FLORENCE, Pr EDWARD R HELMBOLD, Sceretary. LOCAL SURVEYORS — Waiter, No. 387 D street, opposite Chy Jno. M. Thornion,coracr First streetand Virginia avenue, Island. James Williams, No. 22 Pour-and-a-hal! street. John Risrles, No 501 Thirteenth street, blow Pennsylvania avenue. MARINE SURVEYOR. Capt.J.P. Levy, No. 367 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite Natiosal Hotel. GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT. John Thomason, The business of this Company will compare Mm vorably with the Most successful of similar institu tions tn the United States. From the Ist day of August, 1855, in five months, up to Ist Jannary, i the pre amounted (o the large thousand, one hundred only forty-six headed veported afty-one dollars, with Siaty-ciz dollar losses share oi public patronage the eres- rity offered is ample and that all fair ctairas will be adjusted More accorcitty to equity than jega) tec ini- calities. ‘The company is prepzre icier agan.et joss or damage yd fire on GS, PURNI- Tr MIL MANUPACT. RIES, WARE. GUSES, al! E of PUILDINGS, and their contents, or all hinds of MERCHANDISE, tansported Ly VESSELS, STEAMBOATS, Ca. NAL BOATS, RAILROADS, and the usugi con- veyances to or from any pertion of EUROPE and AMERICA, and onthe hulls of STEAMBOATS navigating the western waters 2 agen de of preminm will be as low as other compenics, and in fixing them every improvement in construction and arreng: ment will be ieken imo consideraucn. All losses speedily adjusted and prompiuy paid Office ne curncr Pennsylvania avenue and Bevenv ex city, D.C. Insert lat the Home > Northwest ul Second Streets, Phila. delphia, and in other principal cities of the United Staree by authorized efficere of the co mpeny, jel4-lyt CLOCKS !—CLOCKS!_cLOUKS, NLY THINK OF IT,-GOOD CLocKs . j—over 65 different styles of Clocks to selectfrom. Also, Clock Cords ~ Weights, Keys, Balls, Olls, and ev tytalng in the material line Call and see for youts+lves, at J ROBINSON’S, HY Pennsylvania eveane op- posite Browns’ Motel. nov 24-2: AKE WHITE FiSH.—RECEIVED TO- day, alotef new WHITE Fi tH. in beaut. KING & BURCHELL, dec 24 Cor. 15th st. and Vermont uvenue A at JOHN F. ELLIY’s Piano Store. dic 24 LBUMS, ALBUMS, ALBUMS.-4 Books, Annuls, &c.. 2! 5 _FERGUSON’S AS8 7Lb at p® eae PERFUMERY ful order, direct from the Lakes. For s*\e by PIANO_SECOND-4AND, FOR S75, A magnificent selection of Albums, Autograph it jan5-lw * THE LAKES,