Evening Star Newspaper, January 10, 1857, Page 1

(SXCEPT SUNDAY,) 4 the Siar Decldings, cormes of Penasyivania avrsue and Eloventa stress, By W. D. WALLACH, Wil be served to subscribers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Ageate; popers served in packages at 37% eonts pet month. ‘Fo mail subscribers the sub- scription price ls THREE DOLLARS AND FIF. TY CENTS a yearinadrancs, TWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less than three months at the rate of Ltkg cents a week. >” SINGLE COPIES ONE CEN VOL. IX M.SNYDER & SON, Bankers, UY AND SELL DOMESTIC EXCHANGE, STOCKS, SONDS, and othes Securities, receive Deposits, furnish Drafts, make Collec- tions, and nezo‘tates Time Paper. . AND WARRANTS Weare at all times buying and selling Land Warrants, and will locate them, on commission, in Nebraska and Minnesota Territorys, W iscon- L. J. MIDDLETON, DEALER IN ICE O fice and Dezet-—Southwest corner of F and Tze fth atreete fab 27-1 CONFECTIONERY FOR THE APPROACHING HOLIDAYS. OTWITHSTANDING THE HIGH PRICE of sugar, | will sell my CONFECTIONERY sia, lowa, and Missouri. at the usual prices, viz: M_ SNYDER & SON’S Bank, PLAIN CANDY and MIXED DROPS at 25 dec 15-Im No 389 National Hotel Building. cents per pound sae. a | SUGAR PLUMS at 37% cents per pound, usually SISGER’'S Improved Sewing Machines. To which was grantod the Highest Award of the Paris Exhibition, thereby receiving the World's Verdict of Superiority. i hp IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA- chine kas simplified them in many respects. and meat | arecapabicof executingtwice theamoun of werk they did aoe in any given time. — = beicoanco question the only Machines ca- pable of sewing every variety of goods perfect; a shirt bosom or heavy trace for areees Gan sewa by aay of these machines by asimple ch of a and thread in such a manner that the elesest seratiny cannot detect a fault. Manufacturers, planters and families will and them the only safe Machines to purchase, as they are built strong and durable, and not likely to get eut of order. We have machines with attached, for binding ney Sarre Ts, &o. Silk, Fhread, Cotton, } eedles, &c., constantly on hand, at the lowest rates. us of information regardiag Sew- ill please address I. M. SINGER & CO., 105 Baltimore street, Baltimore. ™. B.— Weare prepared to exchange these ma- abines for o: achines ofany kind. Termslib- eral. Perso: ho have been inducedto purchase aferior machines under the pretext of being abeap, Will fad tals a benefit indeed. mar 13—ly SUITASLE FOR CHRISTMAS ANDNEW YEARS’ PRESENTS. yan H. SMOOT, No. 119 SOUTH SIDE Bridge street, Georgetown, D. C , has received a great varlety of useful and seasonable GUODS, sold by retailers at 50 cents French BON BONS, including all kinds of French Confectionery at 50 cents per pound, usually sold at 75 cents »nd $1 per pound. POUND and FRUIT CARE, of which I shall have a assortment, manufactured of the very best and freshest materials, orna- mented fine and tastefully. Please give us a call, and don’t mistake the place, No. 316 Pennsyivania avenue, between 9th and 10th streets, next door to Iron Hall. dec 15-1m GEO. NORBECK. CHRISTMAS CONFKUTIONERY. HE SUBSCRIBER RESPECTFULLY IN- forms his customers and the public in general that he fs prepared to =e them with CHRISTMAS CONFECTIONERY of eos fo eign and domestic; also with CANDY, PLUM and POUND CAKES. MINCE PIES, ORANGES, FIGS,RAISINS, PRUNES, ALMONDS, &c. His stock of CUNF ECTION- 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 bis friends and customers on Christmas Eve and dming the Holidays, as his stock will be replenished until and the New Year’s Festival TOYS FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS. The subscriber also respectfully Informs ladies and gentlemen, desirous of procuring TOYS of any kind, as Holiday Presents, that he has i@- ported a large collection of German and French manufacture, which are curious, cheap, and well adapted to please children and Sor people of every age is stock of TOYS is larger and more attractive than ever, and cannot be excelled in any other toy store in this city. The subscriber would also invite attention to his to whieh he Invites the attention of both ladies cg parcial Ladies? Work Baskets, and gentiemen who may wish to make a Christ- mse tea nenenens tex o aiten ta aa udtvecibse mas and New Years’ Present. . : neperee igi i EMBROIDERIES. ment. LLIAM 6 s No. 415 south side Pa. av _, bet.3d and4¥ sts., dec 23-1m opposite Jackson Hail. MAGNIFICENT MEDALLION CARPETS, V B HAVE STILL REMAINING TWO of those superb Medallion Tournay Velvet Carpets, which for richness in colors and taste have nottheir equal inthiscountry They willbe now sold, to close them out, lower in price than we have been selling them; they are in the style of Louis XIV, and will remain beautiful when ie styles yet to be invented will have passed away. Also, a good variety of other new and rich Vel vet Carpetings, adapted to smaller rooms and In amaller figures, and Tapestry and plain Brussels Eaokings, with the Rugs and Door Mats match- ng Also, a full and compiete assortment of all kinds of Curtain Materials, from the very richest Satin Brockatelle down to Cotton Damasks, with all the tassels, gimps, cornices, side bands, &., Tequisite to complete curtains. Also, just received 4 cartoons Rich Embroidered Swiss Lace Undercurtains, very cheap. Rich worked Cambric Sets (Collars and Sleeves) Do 49 Muslin do do Do do Muslin and Cambric Collars A great variety (low priced) do Worked Linea Sets and Linen do Rich worked Muslia Sleeves Black and waite Lace Sets and Collars Worked Camoric and Mustin Bands Embroidered Linea Cambric Handkerchiefs Hemstitched, tucked and plain do Black Chantilla and French Lace Veils Worked, quilted and hooped Skirts. ALSO— Motre Antique, Embroidered, Satin and other Cloaks Double and single Brocha and other Shawis Rich Fancy and Black Silks Frenca Merinos, plaid Merinos Piaia and printed Mous L’delaines Best Paris Kid Gloves, all numbers Kid and Buck Gauntlets Ladies, gent’s and children’s Warm Gloves Do Hosiery, of every kind Portmonnates, and ladies’ Cabas Gents. Linen, Cambric and Silk Pocket Handkfs Black and fancy Silk Cravats. Scarfs and Ties 4 Do do = Muslin’ do Geats. Shawls, Marine and Woolen Scarfs 4 Do new style white Bands for Un- Children’s Kait Talmas and Hoods dercurtains Our stock in all kinds of Carpeting and Oll- cloths will be found complete in all respects. Now is the time for members of Congress and others whowish 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 seli them for less than the larger eities north of us. We invite all who see this announcement to call and examine for themselves. Goods sent to any part of the city or Goergetown free of cost All goods sold to zo to a distance carefully packed and shipped free of cost to the owner. CLA » DODSON & Co. dec 22-e012t BOUK Corner Bieventh stre near the Smithsonian Institution. DWARD LYCETT RESPECTFULLY IN- forms the subscribers to Brown’s Bible and Shakspeare, now just completed, that he is pre- pared to bind those works in a superior style of elegance, strength and solidity, and upoa much more reasonable terms than can be done in Balti- more, Philadelphia, or New York. A letter ad- dressed to him (per post) will enable him to ex- hibit to the subscribers specimens of his style of Ladies, gents. and boys’ Comforts. &c With many other desirable goods, which will be sold low to cash or prompt customers.+ dec 23- J.H SMOOT. FOR CHRISTMAS. ~ tocame GLASSES, ALL SIZE8, WILL be sold low for cash JOHN WAGNER. 255 Pa. avenue, dec 17-Im opposite Kirkwood House. po Sl ne eee Si Sesthecar intitle TO ALL THAT VALUE THEIR SIGHT = TO CALL THE ATTENTION to all that suffer with defective sight, caused by age, sickness, and particularly from lasses iajud: ‘clously selected, to bis superior PECTACLES and GLASSES carefully ground himself to a true spherical accuracy, Jat bril- Mant transparency, sulted precisely and benefi- cially to the wearer according to the concavity or convexity of theeye. Very numerous are the {l] effects caused to the precious organ of sight from binding. Every kind of Book Binding neatly ex- the commencement of using glasses {n not netag isely suited, by the melon Optometer ; an — cialis inn mae reeny epee years enables him to meas- ure the focal aieout at the eyes, and such giass- €s that are absolateiy required will be furnished with precision and satisfaction very libe- THREE PIANOS AT GREAT BARGAINS — HAVE ONLY ONE PIANO LEFT AT $200, iron frame, rosewood case, and war- JOHN TOBIAS acknowledges the re! encouragement already obtained, and further solicits the patronage of those that have not yet avatled themselves of bis aid Persons that cannot conveniently call, by send- ing the glasses In use, and state how many Inch- es they caa read this print with their | les, —— supplied with such as will improve their = i. naumerabie testimonials to be seen; and ref- ereaces 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, threes doors from Odd Filiows’ Hall, ur stains. One beautiful 7-oetaves, round corners, tron frame, rosewood case Piano, worth $100, and will be sold for #250 One Louis XIV style, magnificently carved case, fron frame, rosewood Piano, worth $550 will be sold for $325. ‘The two last named Pianos are made by Miller & Curtaz, of Boston, are sold for no fault, but have been coasigned to us, and we are instructed to force them off at great sacrifices in order to close up the years business. Persons in want will do weil. to cali and examine them. They are truly great barzalns. Also, always on hand, the largest stock of Pianos in this clry, a tt 3200 to 21000. JOHN F ELLI8, dec 20 306 Pa avenue, bet. 9th and i0th sts. ANTHONY BUCHLY, UNDERTAEHSBR, Shop and Residence No. 303 Penn’a avenue, south side, between 9th and 10th Ho PROVIDED HIMSELF WITH an BLEGANT HEARSE, and all necessary conveniences for properly a ble business, would set seonpoes peripe the public that he is fully prepared to fill all orders entrusted to him, atthe shortestnotice, and inthe best manner. A large supply of READY-MADE COFFINS ofall sizes, always on hand, which will be fur- aished on the most reason: . As heretofore, no pains will be spared te give ent iresatisfaction on all occasions. N.B.—Residing on the premises, erders wil} bad os attended to atall hours. leb7-iy Norvoix, September 7, 1854 Sir—The Spectacles you made for me suit very well, and som to bave improved my sight more than any other I have Intely tried. LIT. W. TAZEWELBL. I have tried a pair of Spectacles obtained from Mr. Tobia nd find them of great assistance to my sight. and corresponding with his description of the focus. [ recommend him as a skillfol op- ticisa. HENRY A. WISE. Having been Induced by a friend to visitthe es- tablishmeat of Mr. Tobias for the purpose of try- ing Ei« glasses, 1 was furnished him witha pair silghtiy colored blue, which have afforded me more relief iprnd gpeermenns than any I have erertried My sight, originilly very good, was injnred by Smeg Joa reading at nizht, fre- quratly toa very late hour; bot with the ald of taese cinssss [ can study almost as late as ever, fad thattoo without the ja i have previously wull-red. JOHN WILSON Late Commissioner Gex’l Land Ofer, Desember 11, 1855. J0HN H. BUTHMANN, . Importer and Dealerin Wines, Brandies, &c. Penn sede, bet 4g and6Gth sts., 48 IN STORE A VERY CHUICE AS- sortment of Champagne, {n quarts = 8. Thave nved Mr. Pobias’s Spectacles fer threa or four months, and tage great pleasure in say- img that { am much pi: with them. ' have been mack hen=! by them. Pints, of the most desirable brand: GEOR. 1. ScARsoReR, white and Also, sparkling St Peray. ink ; May Sih, 13953. Maderia, ‘Sherr Fort, Renerife, ‘ell 4 Ps ne Wines, le; Frenc! ines. ard ren aneesaiir to Mr. Joba Tobias as 2] white; Cognac, Scheldam Gin, Jamacia Rum, and asl have eyes of remark- able peculiarity, | was gratitiea to ana that Mr. Toolas aeomed to comprehead them b inspec - tion aad some alight measurement, #4 and he has made mea pair of Spectacies thai sults me ad- Scotch Whiskey, American Whiskey, Curacoa, Anisette; and of bis own preparation, wid Cherry Brandy, Blackberry Juice, Stomach Bit- ters a € Also, genuine Absinthe, Kirschwasser, and - ~ A. P. BUTLER. Havana Cigars deo 10-3t& wim, WILMINGTON, N.C... Jan 27,1854 OST OF FICE DIRECTORY, OR BU Mr. J.Testas: Dear 3ir—1 am bappy to say ness Man’s Guide to the Post Offices in that the Spectacles witch I obtained from you last | United States, containing the names of the Post ‘week are eatirely satisfactory. Froman nal- | Offices and Post Masters in the United States on ity in the visual range ef my eyes, | have hereto- found great didiculty in getting glasses of the Proper focal distance itaffords me pleasure to atate that, by the aid of your optometer, this diti. cult, Bas been happily cbviated so that theglasses you firnished me are decidedly the best Pted to my eyes of ee: i have ever yet used. Very respectfully. yours, . B. DRANE, Rector of St. James’ Parish. the ist July, 1956, with a variety of valuable in- formation on Postal Affairs; also, a comprehen- sive codification of the existing Postal Laws. Price $1. Just published, and for sale, at TAYLOR & MAURY’S Bookstore, jec 11- near 9th street. Jj RECEIVED FROM THE PUB- lishers—A splendid View of Old Independ - ence Hail. Philade:puia. For sale cheap, framed or otherwise, at JOHN WAGNER’S, ec Ze-imn 255 Penn. avenue. FAUTIPUL PAPIER MACHE WORK Care Be ns Fotos, Albums, Card Trays, ets. &e., &c. 2 vewersoa tel ager y for sale low at No. 20, dec 27 H.J.McLAUGHLIN & CO. MINCE MEAT:_minc +—AN- other lot of our MINCE MEAT. a KING & BURCHELL, dec 22- _ Corner Vermont ave. and 15th sts. _— OO Oe EW OFFICIAL CUNGRESS DIRKEU- TORY: eresaci ty Fe Namvs and Resi- dences of Senators an embers of the House of Representatives for the present session of Con- nd other valuable information Just pub- by TAYLOR & MAURY, Sookstore near 9th street, _ DarantManr oF InrER!or, May7, 1855. From natural defects and the unequal range of my eyes, | have heen compelled to use glasses for several years. I have tried irre ode paar Without obtaining glasses euy ait to my eyes. Four moaths since Mr. Tobias made two pairs espectally for me, which I have found to serve me pecfectly. By the use of his o he is enabied to adapt @. 1 most cheerfully recommend baving occasien to use vlasses. and bear my testi- mony as to bis skill as an optician. HENRY E. BALDWIN, Assist. Seo’y to sign Land Warrants. P. 8 —OPERA GLASSES of great vari TELESCOPES & MICROSCOPES, WaATC MAKEX GLASSES, aad mrny other articles in this fine at very low prices coastantly on hand, iv 13-i9 _ ail FUANSE EO. 4 PRi ae antiCLE, J ist reveived ind for sale, wholesale and re- tail, oy TYSUN & SHOEMAKKR jans-colw Pharmacevtists,cor. %hand H ste. minutely to the eye. Mr. Tobias to ali dered sem!-weekly, at our great Plario and Masic Btore, 906, near street. jand JOHN FP. ELLIS. Eben WASHINGTON, D. C., SA eee ee went nt NE MUSIC RECEIVED AND of. e Proposals for Erecting the Marine Hosp at Burlington, Iowa. Treasury DerartMent, Wasutnc:on, Doce mber 18, 1856. ROPOSALS WILL BS RECEIVED AT THIS department until the 19h day of February, A. D 1857, a: 9 o’clock a.m, for the construction of the Marine Hospital! authorized te be erected at Burlington, Iowa, according to the plans and 1peci- fications p-epared at this depariment; fa'd propocals to be either ‘or the whole building cr separate for the diferent kinds of w rk; bills of : arcels must in every case accompany cach bid, with the amount of each kind of work, aod the total amount carried out; the dejariment reeerving the right to reject or accept the proposals hereby invited, or any parts trereof, when it deems the interest of the United $ ates requires he department also reserves the right toexelude the bidscf acy person or perscns who there is just cause to believe will not ‘aithfully pert rm theeontracts. or which teed rave 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 bidstha*, upon investigation are below a fair price forthe work. Bids will not be received in grose, and no contract will be awarded to a bidder unless details are fur ished the department of the prices of the different kinds of work and materials, which sta!l be sub ject to the revision of the department, so that it may adopt the whole or part of the bi, a3 the interest of the United States may require. Ninety per cent. of the amount of work ¢one and materiais delivered, according to coctract price, (:aid amount to beascertained by the estimate of an azent of the depa~tment appointed for thet purpose,) will bs paid from time to time, as the work pro. gresses ; and ten per cent. retained until the e moie- tion of the contract aud aceeptance of the work, &., by the agent aforesaid, and to bs forfeited in the event of non fulfilment of contract. Contrasts will be awarded only to master builders and mechanics, and the assignment thereof, except by cansent of the Beeretary of the Treasury, will be a for eiture of the same. Each proporal muat be accompanied by a written guarantee, sisned by two responsible persone, (cer fied to he so by the United States eit judge or attorney f the said district,) in the Bum of 35,000 for the whele work, or of a proportionate amount if for avy part, that the bidder will, when required, if his Erepo-al be accepted, enter into a contract and bond, with prop rand sufficient securities, for its faitatul performance. Form of bond and eertifica'e reqnired will be fur- ni-hed on application to the deyariment. Plans, soecifications, and working drawings will be realy after thirty day>, when theycan be Fad on applicavion to the depariment. No bid will be considered unless it fully complies in all its details with the requirements of thés advertise ment. The propocals innat be sent to this depertmert, aldressed to the Reeretary of the Treasury ana plainly endorsed ‘+ Proposals for the Burlington Ma- gine Hospital,” and will be opened at 10 o'clock, a. m., of the last day ram-d for receiving the same, JAMES GUTHRIE, Becretary of the Tracuiy dec 20 - 2awtl9thFeb Proposals for Furnishing Granite and Gran- ite Work for the North Front of the Pat- ent Office Building. DeraRTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, December 18, 1856. EALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED at this department until the eighteenth day ot February next, 12 o'clock at noon, tor furnishing such Granite aad Granite Work ai may be required above the sub-basement story, in the erection ot the north front of the Patent Office building. The bids must be in the form of the following schedule, and cl: arly sp2cily the pr ces for material, haahag, dressing, and setting, including all ‘he ma chinery and other expenses. Schedule. Cube stone, per superficial foot. Beds anid bills, do do Extra Cubs stone, per cubic foot. Cornice in two beds, per superficial foot. Bloeking course, do do Frieze to entablature, do du Architiave, do do Drops to cornice, per lineal foot, ‘Trigtyphs. each Caps of pilasters, each. Channels of basement, per linea! foot. Window sills, per superficial foot. ‘The granite must be equal in quality to that used in the construction ef the wings of ihe buildines, specimens of which will be required to accompany the bids. Each bid wi!l siate in what time the work will be completed, and none will be considered trom others than those known to be of the trade and believed to be fully competent to fulfil in good faith the cbliga- tions they propose to assume; and no assignment ot bid or contract will be recognized, unless made with the approval of the heat of the department. Ninevy percent. will be paid from time to time, aa the work progresses, upon the estimate of the agent of the departm nt in charge thereof, and ten percent reserved until the completion of the con- tract 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 avy person or per- sons who ithas good reason to believe will not, from any cause, faithfully perform the contract ations, and working drawings can and other informacion ob ained, oa applica ion at the office of the -uperintenden: The proporals, which nvust be sent to this depart ment, addressed to the Seeretary of the Interior, (endo sed “ Proposals for the erection of the north front of the Patent Office building,”) will be opened at 1 o’clock, p. m., of the last cay named for re ce.Ving the same R. McCiLELLAND, dee 19-2awtleFebt Sesretary of the Interior. Proposals for Erecting the Post Office and Court-house at Springfield, Illinois. TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Wasuineton, December 17, 1856 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 U fice and Court-houscauthor- ized to be erected at Springfield, lilinols, accord- ing tothe plans and specifications prepared at this departinent; said proposals to be eitber for the whole buildiog or separate for different kinds of work ; bills of parcels must in every case ac- company each bid, with the amount 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 parte thereof, when it deems the interest of the United States requires it; the department also reserves the right to exclude the bids of ay person or persons who there is just cause to belfeve will not faitbfully tform the contracts, or which they have at- oped to obtain by indirection; and all bids when there shall be parties in interest who do not join in 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 detalis are furnished the department of the prices of the different kinds of work and materials, which shall be subject to the revision of the department, so that it may adopt the whole or part of the bid, as the interest of the United States may require. Ninety per cent. of the amount of work done and materials delivered, pooeratng to contract price, (said amount to be ascertained by the esti- mate of an agent of the department appointed for that purpose,) will be paid from time to time, as the work progresses; and ten percent retained until the completion of the contract and accept- ance 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 proposal must be accompanied by a writ- ten guarantee, signed by two responsible persons, (certified to be so by the United States district Judge or attorney of the said district,) in the sum of $5,000 for the whole work, or of a proportion- ate amount if for any part, that the bidder will, when required, if his proposal be accepted, enter into a coatract and bond. with proper and suff- cient securities, for its faithful performance. Form of bond and certificate required will be furnished on application to the department. Plans, 5; ications, and working drawings will be y. after thirty days, when they can bad on application to the department. No bid will be considered unless it fully com- plies in all tts detatls with the requtrements of this advertisement, ‘The pro must be sent to this department, addressed to the Secretary of the ‘I'reasury, an lainly endorsed ‘‘ Proposals for the Springfield Dest Office and Cowrt-howse,’’ and will be opened at 10 o’clock a m. of the last day named for receiv: the same. ™6 JAMES GUTARIE, Secretary of the Treasury, dec 18 2awtl7Feb eo NAST UFF CLOTHING BOUGHT AND bs sold at 76 Louisiane avenue, opposite the Hay Market N.B. Willeall for them by addressing as above dec 3-e0lme } wprough Post Oman ig TURDA “t/ EVENING STAR.| Sti Y, JANUARY 10, 1857. + THE GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY LOST. BY HENRY A. DWIGHT. Mary Atwill was a young lady of an ami- able disposition, but of little stability of mind. In many respects she was worthy of imitation and praise—not in all, cede from her engagements, and, therefore, too little reliable as a companion or friend Now she was of this mind—now of that—to- day one thing, to morrow another. At one time she would accede to this or that proposal, at another she would fly from it. Such was the character of Mary Atwill, and yet she had many admirers Sometimes they admired, indeed only to execrate afterwards — for whilst she captured with hercharms she neglected her victitn—she conquered to kill, not to save the captive. Broken hearts were never a source of unhappiness to her, for she considered the loss of others rathet their own fault than hers. They admired on their own responsibilities, and were, of course, answer- able forthe consequences. She did indeed encourage the attentions of her suitors, still it was not with a fixed design ; or if so, withone only for a transient period. She was willing to be engaged, with the tacit privilege how- ever, of sundering the engagement. She didn’t think that matrimonial promises were bind- ing, though she was willing that others should regard them in this light, if they thought proper. ** But why,”’ she said, ‘‘should one adhere to what he despises? why, if he has madea rash ) Beaten reak it? A lady, at least, should have the privilege of being free to ast in these matters as inclination may prompt A gentleman, too, should never marry if averse to the union.’? S80 Mary reasoned, eps rationally or not her future shall de- cide But such were the principles of Mary’s con- duct in matrimonial anticipations, and these Principles originated from her fickleness of mind. Had she duly refle>ted on her relation to others, the sensibilities of her admirers, the obligations which each individual of the same clags in society sustains to the other, and the advantages arising from a ee er observance of the mutual claims whic’ all persons have upon each other, she would unquestionably have rendered justice to all, and secured her own ultimate good But no, Mary was too reckless to be under any very rigid moral re- Straints, thatis, to make reason and conscience the arbiters of her conduct. Of neceasity, therefi.re, she was easily changed from one intention to another, one engagement to a succeeding ove dtill Mary Atwill had 20 many redeeming qualities that her want of stability was over- looked. She was lively and witty in conver sation, polite and 2ffable in her deportment, kind in her feelings, at least for the moment. and always ready to meet her friends and acquaintances with aemile. In her personal appearance, too, she was x charm—fascination even to the most phlegmatic. Not to know her wes to love her, for at first sight, rather than af:er a more intimate acquaintance, the eye was greatly pleased. The stranger even was taken with her beauty—such an image was she to fancy—such an idol to admire. Accordingly, Mary never felt the want of admirers , she always had them at command. Still, on no one of them could she fix her eye, and retain itthere All pleased her more or less—none absolutely. To make a selection, therefore, was quite impossible for her; or, if for a time she made one, she could not adhere to it, motevenin herown mind If this one urged his suit, she required delay; if that one, she did not like to commit herself, except for atime. Many a one hoped all were disap- pointed ; and yet Mary was not a coquette ; she did not encourage her suitors wantonly ; she had no desire to disappoint them; her objections seemed to her to be real, and, for the time insurmountable; she longed to marry, if she married at all, to please herself; if her admirers did not suit her on inspection, she sat them aside. Perfection was her model, fancy her guide ! For afew years she thus continued to en- courage and to disappoint the expectations of her suitors At length, having become more mature in judgment, she concluded to listen with a will- ing ear to the solicitations of a young gentle man living in an adjoining village. This young man was highly esteemed by all that knew him. As to property, too, he was in comfortable circumstances, and could easily maintain a family and live in genteel style No reasonable objection could be made against him asa proper candidate for matri- mony. Many a young lady, indeed, would have thought herself highly honored to have received his attention. In point of education, too, he was superior to many of his associates, having prosecuted his studies, in his youthfal days, beyond his compeers. Already had he taken a command- ing position in the commuuity in which he lived, and he bid fair to become a man of eu- perior influence. In person he was likewiso dignified and preposeessing. Wich William Randall, a young man pos- sessed of so much to commend him to her favor, Mary, after a short acquaintance, was decidedly pieased. True, indeed, she had one objection to him--he was a mechanic; but this circumstance she resolved to foverlook. No one had ever pleased hergo much, and toevery one there had always been something objec- tionable Mere accident, it is true, had caused him to become acquainted with Mary. Still these two persons seemed to have been designed for each other, so easily and s0 nathrally did they take a fancy the one to the other. Some few months passed away, each con- gratulating the other un their happy anticipa- tions, and each becaming more and still more interested in the other's future welfare The world around, it is true, always inored- ulous, and frequently a little too much so, had no great confidence in these wooings, for they had known Mary Atwill before, at least so they said. Of course they did not ex, thing else than a rupture between t. devoted ones. Mary had not, they said, con- stancy of purpose enough to adhere to any engagement. She looks, too, they added, a little higher than a mechanic But William Randall had no fears; he was sure of the result. Mary had, it was true, disappointed others, him she would not, she could not. Thus hope spread her brightest bow before him, and he believed her promises. Among the sceptical on this point, Mary had a par- ticular friend who, to confirm her into res. olution to adhere to Wil'1um,t a: addressed her. ‘Mary, do you think that you do really love William Randall?” ‘* Most certainly I do,’’ Mary replied. ‘* Your friends imagine otherwise ’” **They do! well, they are greatly mista- ken.”” «* But be ig a mechanic, Mary.’” «(T know that; but he has many redeeming qualitics to make up for that evil.”” ‘Do you think it an evil?” f “Why, [ think it is a misfortune at least ” “ Now, Mary, what is meehanism? Is it not the reeult of genias?”’ . “Certainly it is, and so I regard it “Well, why should any one object to a me- chanic ?”’ “Why, the world, you know, are apt to look down upon mechanic id to say of this or that one, ‘he is a mechanic.’ **But some of our greatest men were me- chanics, Mary ”’ “That is true; but I do not imagine that it would be my good fortune to marry a greai man.’ ** Do you not think that William Randall may one day become a great man?” : “No, indeed !”’ = ** And why not, Mary?’ She was so apt to re- | as that.”’ “Others have had stich good luck, Mary, | and why should you not have?” ‘* Others have had the good luck, too, to | draw a prize in a lottery, but I never had.” | © Yom have never tried the matrimonial lottery.’ ' “*No; but we jitdgs of the fature from the | past, and as I never had ay good luck in any one thing, so I expect none in any other.’ ‘‘Mary, let me tell you that William Ran dall wil one day be a great man!” ‘‘Ah, my Gear friend, you flatter me too much! He may be, but it wil! be only as by a miracle ’’ “Why do you say so?” ‘« Because a mechanic has no one to elevate him in the world. An esgle needs wings to soar, and a man needs friends to rise.” ‘That is truc; but there is another way of rising ’’ “What is that ?"’ « By one’s own genius ; talent will carry one anywhere!” “ And do you think William Randall so tal- ented?” “* Indeed I do, and his future life will show , it. The friends parted, but Mary was etill sorry that William was a mechanic. She shonid much have preferred that he were a merchant or a lawyér ¢T even a gentleman at large Still, as she was now? sngaged, and, as all the world said that she wouldn’t adhere to her engagement, she only resolved tite ‘nave deter- minedly to do so, Time nassed away and the weddingday ap- proached William Randall was delighted that the world was this time to be disappointed in Mary, and that she was hereafter to be re- garded as possessed of a less fickle mind. She was now to re-establish her character for sta- bility He, too, was to enter upon a new scene of enjoyment. Matrimony had been in his eye for years. All his plans had been rendered subservient to this one greatend. He had accumulated roperty—he had toiled diligently—he had bor economical in his mode of living—he hae concentrated all his thoughts and wishes on this one most desirable and most delightful result. Ths day had come in which he was to realize his utmost expectations. The knot was not indeed yet tied, but what could inte:- vene now at thie late hour to prevent this last act in the scenery? Mary was sti!! of the same mind—her wedding dress was made— the cards of invitation were sent out—the preacher had been notified, and all things were ready. Only the appointed hour hed not yet come—it was just at hand William now called for his Mary to enter the consecrated room. Alas' as he stepped into the adjoining room he overheard the words. “Oh! 1 cannot marry a mechanic, indeed I cannot.’’ William cried out, “ Mary.’’ Not another word was heard—silence reigned supreme He repeated, *‘Mary!”’ all was silent, still He took his hat and retired. The next day he received a note from Mary, that she desired a few more days for consideration. William consented to it, yet not without the utmost chagrin and disap- pointment. Nor did he escape the taunts and jeers of many a one who had before prophe cied this reault, nor worst of all, the pity of the kindhearted and sympathetic The few days passed away, and with it William’s entire anticipations of nuptial bliss. He was like a dismasted vessel cast ashore and left to the mercy of the winds and the waves! But Mary Atwill was not forgotten. He did, so far as he was able, eject her from his mind and his memory; but the world kept an eye upon her. They thought she would at length be rewarded ; in what way they did not dare to conjecture; still such abuse of confidence, such trifling with one’s affection: —such blighting of his dearest hopes and an- ticipations, they did not believe would escape punishment. After a time William Randall recovered to some extent from the ehock ; he entered again into the scenes of the world and became still more successful in his business, and in a short time quite a wealthy man. His early educa- tion, in connection with other favorable cir- cumstances, rendered him the associate of the most elevated in society. He was at home any where. Asa politician he became ex- tremely popular and was soon sent to the State Legislature as a representative. This served only as an introduction io still higher offices. By regular gradations in political life, he was, after a few years, raised to the dignity of the United States Senate. The mechanic was now a gvrat man, and perhaps. if the circumstances would have admitted of it, Mary Atwill would have been extremely happy to bave received the offer of his hand But no, the scene was now entirely changed ; she herself was no longer Mary Atwill. To her history, therefore, we must again revert Two or three years after her rejection of William Randall she was again solicited to enter into the Edon of matrimonial life. Her suitor was a young gentleman from the city of New York; he, of course was no mechanic, his father was a millionaire—the son of a young gentleman at large. He drove a fast horse—be spent money as if directly from the mines! In his personal appearance he was more than ordinary fascinating; at least, he was so in the eye of Mary Randall. Now, to be courted by such adistinguished young gen- tleman was u great honor; what prospects must await one who should be his bride—how papey pow highly favored of fortune should she be! To a young lady inthe ccuntry so greata change was of course enough to concern a fickle mind. Mary now began to think, too, that her time had come to settle the matter ; that dubiousness would incur an immense tisk; to live a maiden lady was never her am- bition, whatever else might have been. She, therefore, concluded this time to be true to her engagement. Samuel Hoppin, too, in- tended tobe to his. The village was again also agog at the new scene now enacting. An other grand event was about to transpire, and there was to beaface about it Some, too, thought that Mary had been amazingly wise in rejecting all her former suitors and taking up with this one, so grand, so rich. 30 hand- some. Others were of a different opinion. ‘All is not gold that glitters,’ they said ‘There is some coin that is bogus!’ Things, however, moved forward—the wed- ding day was hastened—the young gentleman was urgent to get back to the city, for his affairs required it (of course); he was a young man of business, and his business allowed no delay, even though a short time since he was a young gentleman at large; ‘his vacation had expired!’ As ry was ropa to be wealthy, and as the transferring of property to its ive owner would cause some little delay, young Hoppin suggested that this business should be translated prior to their marriage, that event being now no longer a contingency. To this she readily consented. On looking into the state of her affairs, however, the young gentleman was informed, to his great surprise, there was a hia 2d on the estate that would swallow up the whole! “Whew!” the fortune seeker cried—‘“‘a mortgage, a mortgage, faith! that gives a different hue to the scene !"” His countenance fell—his love died within him—his beautiful Mary lost all her charms— the flower faded away no longer did it emit any fr. nee. isa wis as tobe done? The wedding was hourly expected—the delay was occa sioned only by the negligence of the preacher. But lo! the telegraphio wires relieve onr young hero. He receives a despatch that his mother is dying, and that he must hasten home instantl: ia would see her alive ~ NO. 1,243. “Oh! I couldn’t expect any such good luck THE WEEELY STAR. ‘This exeelient Family and News Journsl—een} alning 8 greater variety of interesting reading than san be found in any other—is published on Gatui- day morning. TERNS. Single copy, per ammum...ccs--seseesseres Bl OS ve eLuns. Five copies... Ten copies. Wwenty copies. (7 Cass, invartascy in apvanes. U7 Single les (im wrappers: procured atthe counter, fmmodintelt Let ne 8 of tne paper. Price—THaas Cunts PostMasTERs who act asagents Newea acommission of twenty per — must go—he flies! And who can pity he now’ the neighbors? no’ her frienke? neg one, save the mechanic Indeed, her sympa- thy was that a of a friend that sticketh closer than a b: r. She pitied her mach, but condemned her more—econdemned her for losing the golden opportunity of marrying to her advantage—marrying the only one who could have rendered her happy through life, and, perhaps, prospectively so, beyond the ve. arts course young Hoppie was never heard of again. He was disappointed in his expecta- tion of a fortune. He bad heard that Atwill was very rich—when he found that she was not, his love ceased and he had no motive to return In the meantime William Randall had be. come quite a distinguished man. His sphere in life spre age J was greatly enlarged, and included men of influence all talent. As a politician he was very popular, and rose from one office to anether until he reached the United States Senate Nor did he remain ummarried—he songbt a partner of intelligence and influence, aad forgetting the history of his first love, and de- voted his affections to the more recent object of his choice, and is now sagt this life hap- pily in her society; being favored with » lovely and interesting train of sons and daugh- ters worthy of their parental neme. Aste the unfortunate Mary, we have only to add tint she afterwards married—if in- deed that is marriage where the hand is given without the beart—and that she oon! with bitter tears of — that she lost-the goldes opportunity in the rejection of the only one that truly loved her, the fortunate me- chanic. And, in conclusion, we hope the reader may not think it mal-apropos that we express the wish that he may not lose bis golden opportu- nity, and especially, that mor» important one which, if lost, involves not only his happiness in the life to come “UFFIOIAL. Treastry Derantuent, Nov. 29, 1856. 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