Evening Star Newspaper, January 12, 1857, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR, PUBLISHED ZVERY AFTERNOOR, (EXCEP? SUNDAY,) 45 the Star Buildings, corner ef Pennsylvants Stamnes and Kiswenth street, By W. D. WALLACE, WII! be served to subecribers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Ageats; papers served In packages at 37% eents per month. To mall subscribers the sub- ssription price is THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- FY CENTS a year ia dvance, TWO DOLLARS {>r six months, aad ONE DOLLAR for three ‘tenths; for less than three months at the rate of Lig cents 2 week. {>> SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. VOL. IX M. SNYDER & SON, Bankers, UY AND SELL DOMESTIC EXCHANGE, L, J. MIDDLETON, DEALEB IN ICE STUCKS. BO: othes Securities. Office and Depot—Southwest corner of F and receive Depastie, feria, ratte, make Collec: | Twelfth atreets beset eas, and negotiates Time Paper. CONFECTIONERY AND WARRANTS FOR THE APPROACHING HOLIDAYS. We are nt all times buying and selling Land Warrazts, and will locate them, on commission, in Nebraskg and Minnesota Territorys, Wiscon- sia, Lowa, and Missour!. M. SNYDER & SON’S Bank, No 333 National Hotel Bailding. SISGER'S Improved Sewing Machines. To which was granted the Highest Award of the Paris Exhibition, thereby receiving the World’s Verdict of Superiority. HE IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA- chine bassimplified them in mzny respects. ead ~t srecapableof executing twice the emount of wor! herr: did formerly in any given time. ‘Chey are without question the only Machines ca- paole of sewing every variety of — Lange shirt bosom or heavy trace for harness can sewn by any of these machines by asimplechange of needle and thread ia such a manner that the elosest scrutiny cannot detect a fault. planters and families will find aly safe Machines to purchase, as they allt strong and durable, and not likely to get out of order. We bave machines with guages attached, fer binding hats, cap-fronts, gaiters, &c. Silk, Pnread, Cotton, Needles, &o., soastaatly 6a band, at the lowes: rates. Persons desirous of information regardiag Saw- tag “Mackines will please address I. M. SINGER & CU., 185 Baltimore street, Baltimore. ™. B.— ‘Ve are prepared to exchange these m: @aines for old machines ofany kind Terms li eral. Persous who have been inducedto purchase nferlor machines under the pretext of being eheap, will find this a benedt indeed. mar lé—ly UITASLE FOR CHRISTM 1S AND NEW YEASS’ PHXSEN?‘S. OHN H. SMOOT, No 119 SOUTH SIDE Bridge street, Georgetown, D.C , has received a great variety of usef1! and seasonable GUOD3, to which he invites the attention of both ladies and geatieme: who may wish to make a Christ- mas sad New Years’ Present. EMBRO!IDERIES. Rich worked Cambric Sets (Collars and Sleeves) dec 15-I1m 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 37K Safed leer 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 and $1 und. POUND and FRUIT CAKE, of which I shall have a large assortment. manufactured of the very best and freshest materials, orna- meated 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 Hali. dec 15-1m GEO. NORBECK. CHRISTMAS CONFKCTIONERY. 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, PLU © and POUND CAKES, MINCE PLES, ORANGES, F168. RAISINS, PRUNES, ALMONDS, &c. His stock of CONFECTION. ERY ts very complete and such as he feels con fident will be found ou trial, equal toany that may be offered for sale in this city. He will behappy to see his friends and customers on Christmas Eve and during the Holidays, as his stock will be replenished until and x the New Year’s Festival TOYS FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS. The subscriber also respectfu'ly informs ladies and gentlemen desirous of procuring TOYS of any kind, as Holiday Presen.s, that h= hasi ported a large collection of German and French manufacture, which are curious, cheap, and well adapted to please children and gece people of every tils stock of TO is larger and more a! tive than ever, and cannot be excelled in any otver toy store tn this city. The subscriber would also invite attention to hi- large assortment of China, \.adies’ Work Haskets, Combs, Perfumery, and other ‘ancy articles which are toonumerous for specification in an advertise. ment. ILLIAM GRUPE, No 415 south side Pa. av , bet. 3d and4¥ sts., Do de Mulia do pve dec 23-1m s opposite Jackson Hall. be do bpm on Same cs STANDARD SILVER WARE. great variety (low priced 0 _ ¥ “la AM NOW MANUFACTURING PURESIL- Worked Linen Sets and Linen = do 1s Spoons, Forks, Ladles, Butter, Fish, Ple, Rich worked Muslin Sleeves Black and waite Lace Sets and Collars Worked Camobric and Mus'in Bands Emoroide-ed Linen Cambric Haadkerchiefs Homstitched, tucked and plain do Black Caantilla and French Lace Vells Worked, quilted and hooped Sxirts. aLlso— Moire Antique, Embroidezed, Satin and other Cloaks Cake and Ice Cream Knives, Sugar Shovels and Tongs, Napkin Rings, Cream, Gravy, Mustard and Salt Spoons, &c . &c , on my own premises, and do not palm off on the public Northern man- ufactured articles (which cannot always be re lied 0a 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- stantly on hand, and receiving fresh arrivals al- most every dey Fine (18 ks) Gold Watches, from $20 to 2250, and warran ed correct iime- keepers. Coral, Cameo, Mosaic and plain Gold Bracelets, Pins and Ear-rings, (in sets or by the single piece,) Gold Vest, Fab: aard, Coatalain and Neck Chains, Seals, Keys, Lockets, Charms, anda general assortment of goods usually kept in a Jewelry Store Fine Waten Repairing done by an experienced and competent workman, and all work warranted to give satisfaction at 334 Penusylvaniz avenne Double and single Brocha and other Shawls Rich Fancy and Black Siiks Frenc2 Merinos, plaid Merinos Plain and printed Mous L’delaines Best Paris Kid Gloves, all aumbers Kid and Buck Gauatiets Ladies, gent’s and children’s Warm Gloves Do Hosiery, of every kind Portmonnaies, and ladies’ Cabas Gents. Linen, Cambric and Silk P-cket Handkfs Biack and fancy Stik Cravats. Scarfs and Ties Gents Shawis, Merino and Woolen Scar‘s Children’s Knit T'almas and Hoods Ladies, geats. and boys’ Comforts. &c. Gee 9- = Leded BOOD: With many other desirable goods, which will CFF. be sold low to cash or prompt customers + LUAKS—CLOAKS . dec 23- J. H SMOOT FOR CHRISTMAS, OOKING GLASSES, ALL SIZES, WILL de sold low for cash JOHN WAGNER. 255 Pa. avenue, dec 17-'m Opposite Kirkwood House patel n/t nenclmnsctstsieaianasin te TO ALL THAT VALUE THEIR SIGHT SHAWLS—SHAWLS!! HUSIERY—HUSIERY !!! The subscriber is determined to cloze out Lis entire stock of CLOAKS and SHAWLS by the uth of January, to accomplish which he wilt sell off at a very small advance His stock of Cloth Cloaks cannot ve equalled by any assortment elsewhere in thix District. His Velvets are superb F. A. McGEE, _dee 29-20t 214 Pa ave , bet. 12th and 13th sts, BUOK BINDING. Corner Eieventh stress and Maryland avenue, near the Smithsonian Institution. DWARD LYCETT RESPECTFULLY IN- ISHES TO CALL THE ATTENTION to all that suffer with defective sight, forms the subscribers to Brown’s Bible and — bee Naser ps nrc batrme Shakspeare, now just completed, that he is pre- SPECTACLES and GLASSES carefully ground tlggance, engin and solidity and up style of : t and upon much more reasonable terms than caf be done {fn Balti- more, Philadelphia, or New York. A letter ad- dressed to Lim (per post) will enable him to ex- hibit to the subscribers specimens of his style of binding Every kind of Book Binding neatly ex- ecuted. se 27-6 THREE PtaANOS AT GREAT BARGAINS E HAVE ONLY ONE PIANO LEFTAT by himself to a true spierical accuracy, and bril Mant transparency, suited precisely and benefi- cially to the wearer according to the concavity or converity of the Very numerous are the ill effects caused to the precious organ of sight from the commencement of using giasses in not bein; ‘isely suited, by the use of an Optometer ; Boy he tice of many years enables him to meas- ure the focal disease of the eyes, and such glass es that are absolate! uired will be furnished < tek y $200, iron frame, rosewood case, and war- JOUN TOBIAS acknowledges the libe- % 7-oetavi i " wa forthe One beautiful 7-octaves, round corners, iron frame, rosewood case Piano, worth 9100, and Will be sold for 8250 One Louis XIV style, magnificently carved case, fron frame. rosewood Piano, worth $550 will be sold for 8325 ‘The two last named Pianos are made by Miller & Curtaz, of Boston, are sold for no fauit, but have been consigned to us, and we are Instructed to force them off at great sacrifices in order to close up the years business. Persons in want wili do well to call and examine them. They are truly great bargains. Also, always on hand, the largest stock of Pianos in this city, ranging from $200 to $1000. JOHN F ELLIS, dec 29 206 Pa avenue, bet. 9th and 10th sts. ANTHONY BUCHLY, UNDERTAKER, Shop and Residence Wo. 303 Penn’a avenue, south side, between 9th and 10th sts. AVING PROVIDED HIMSELF W. an ELEGANT HEARSE, 4 sad all necessary conveniences a) solicits the patronage of those that have not yet availed themselves of his aid Persons that cannot conveniently call, by send- ing the glasses In use, and state how many tnch- es they can read this print with their spectacles, => supplied with such as will improve their nnumerable testimonials to be seen; and ref- erences given to many who have derived the ease and comfort from bis glasses. S12 SEVENTH STRECE thee den ois b [> three doors from Odé Fallows’ Hail, ur states. 4 NozgPott, September 7, 1954. Sir—The Spectacles you made for me sult very » and seem to have improved my sight more than any other { have lately tried LITT. W. TAZEWELB. I have tried a pair of Spectacles obtained from Mr. Tobiss, and find them of great assistance to my sight. and corresponding with bisdescription of the focus. {i recommend him asa skillful op- ticles. HENRY A. WISE, tht nth Reescrr ei his business, — would respectfullyinform the public that he is Having been Induced by a friend to visitthe es- | fully prepared to fill all orders entrusted to hha, tablishment of Mr. Tobias for the atthe shortes) notice, and inthe best manner. by ten with’s ing his giasses, 1 was furnished A large supply of READY-MADE COFFINS palr slig a colored blue, which have afforded | efall sizes, always on hand, which will be fur- me more relief and gratification than any [ have | aishedon the most reasonable terms. evertrial. My sight, originally very good, was injured by writlag and reading at Syst fre- uently to a wery late honr; but with the ald of jens glasses [ can study almost as late as ever, and that tod without the pain I have previously watered. JUHN WILSON Late Commissioner Gea’i Land Olice, December 11, 1855. Lhave used Mr. ‘Pobias’s Spectacies fer three As heretofore, no pains will be spared to give extiresatisfactloa on all occasions. N.8B.—Residing on the premises, eders will <a tly atten to atall hours. leo 7-ly JUBHN H. BUTHMANN, Importer and Dealerin Wines, Brandies, &c. Penn avenue, south side, bet 4 and6th sts., 48 IN STORE A VERY CHUICE AS- or four months, and take great re im say- sortment of Champagne, in quarts and tag that (am much leaged with them. { bave | pints, of the most desirable brands. May Sth,is6s. GEOR P_SCARBSREM. uaderigy “Euert. Port, Bonerife cl i was to Mz. John Tobias as 8) weiie, Conic cet eee eines i white; Cognac, Schetdam Gia, Jamacla Rum, Tecommendsd sxiilfal J, aman and as I have eyes of rom: Scotch Whiskey, American Whiskev, Curacon, bis pe >i Wus gratified to find taat Tetlecaccund mn! | Anisette; and of bis own preparation, Wild tion ond come slight men oes inom by inepeo- Cherry Brandy, Blackberry Juice, Stomach Bit- made mea pair Spectacles that suits me ad- Diy Also, genuine Absinthe, Kirschwasser, and ee AP. BORLER. | Havana Cigars _ | des Wo-tewim, ILMIN@TON, N.C., Jan. 27, 1853 ST oF E DIKECTORY, OR BUSI- Mr J. Tosias: Dear Sir—i am happy tosay| K ness Men's Guide to the Post Offices in the thatthe ap Sm which f obtained from youlast | United States, containing the names of the Post week are eatirely satisfactory. Fromantaequal- | Offices and Post Masters In the United States on ity in the visual range of my eyes, | have " found great difficulty in getting afustener te Props: foeal distance = Itaffords me pleas:re to state that, by the sid of your optometer, thir 4im- culty has been happily cbviated so that thegiarses farnished me are decidedly tav best ad=ptea my eyes of any | have ever yet used. Very ——*, yours, . B. DRANE, ector of St James’ Parish. the Ist July, 1856, 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 sule, at TAYLOR & MAURY’S Bookstore, dee 1l- near 9th street UST RECKIVED FROM THe PUB- lishers—A spleadid View of Old lndepend- ence Hail. Pailadeiphia. For sale cheap, framed or otherwise, at JOHN WAGNEU’s, dec Mein 256 Penn. aveaue. Serre eeecetenniaigeea age ee er eee ens EAUTIFUL PAPIER MACHE WORK Caaene cea t Fojlos, Albums, Card Trays, Verte, ¥ b i 2 between &th and dh wa? Sale low at No. %, ecv7 ss J. McLAUGHLIN& CO. INCE MEAT: CE M&AT.—AN- other lot of our MINCE MEAT. is a KING & BURCHELL, dec 22- Corner Vermont ave. and 15th sts. EW OFFICIAL CONGRESS DIREU- TOURY: contataoing the Nema and esl. dences of Senators and Members of the House of Representatives for the present session of Con- ODeragruent ov InrERioR, May 7, 1456. From natural defects and the unequa! range of my eyes, | have been compelled to use glasses for severe! yoars. I have tried diferent opticians Without obtaining glasses perfectly fitted to my Four montkssince Mr. Tobias made two pairs especially for me, which I pave found to serve me perfectly the use of his optometer he ts enabied to adapt Glasses imiautely to the eye. I most chRerfuily recommend Mr. Toblas to ati having occssivn to use giasses and bear my test!- moay as to hts skill as an optic © BALDWIN, HENRY Assist. See’y to sig: ind Warrants. SES of reat varlet O8CO rf 3, WaTC SCOPES & MIC Proposals for Erecting the Marine Hospital at St. Marks, Florida. Treaccry DeparTMest, Wasuinxetox, December 27, 1856 RUPOSALS WILL BE RECBIVED AT ‘THIS deparument until the 75th cay of February, A. D 1857, at 12 o’clock, u on, for the construction of the Mar:ue Hospital authorized to be erected at St. ‘ks, Florida according to the plans and srecifi # prepared at this department; said proposals b> either for the whole building or separate for the different kinds of work; bills of parcels must in every case accompany each bid; with the amount of each kind of work, and the total amount ‘d out; the department reer Ving the rizhito reject or ths proposals hereby invited, or any parts thereof, when it d. «ms the interest of the Uoited States re- quires i*; the depastm-nt also reserves the right to exclode the bd of avy person or persons who there is just cause to believe will not faithfully perfo. m the contrat , or which they Lave attempted to cb ain by indirection; and all bids when there s' © par liea interested who do not join in ihe bid=, asd all bi s tha’, upoa investiga‘ion, are below a fair price for the work. Bids will not bareceived in gross, and no contract will bs awarded to a bidder unless deiails are tur nished the department of the prices of the different kinds of work and ma‘erial», which shall be subject to the revision ot the department, so thatit may adopt the whole or part of in» bid, as the interest of the United = $ May requi e. Ninety perc: ofine amount of work done and materials deli according to contract prce, (-aid am unt to be ascertained by ths estimate ofan agentof hedepa tm-.t. appointed f r+ ba’ purpose,) wil be paid from time to ime, as the work pro- gres es, and ten per cent. retained until the comple- tion of the contiact,and aceep‘ance of the work, &c., by the agent af resaid, and be forfsitedin the event of non-iulfilm nt of coutract Con racts will be awarded only to master builders ies, and the a signm nt thereof, except 3 Seoveiary of tne Treasury, will be a forfeiture of the same. Each prop? ai mnst be accompanied by a writicr @ aantee, signed by wo resvousible persons, (cer tified to bes by the United States disiriet judge or attorn: y ef the said district,)in the eum of $5000 for the wh le work, or of a prop rtiorate amount, tf for any part, that the bidder wil’, when requiredyit bis oropo-al b accepted, enter into acontrasi af*bond, with prop rand sufficient securities for Kis faithful performance. Form ot bond and certificate required wil! be fur- nished on applica ion to the department. Plans, speerfi-aons, and working d:awings can be had ona pl ation to the d-paciment No bid will be considered watess :t fully complies in all iis detatls with the requirements of this advertise ment. ‘The proposals must be rent to this de aldressed to the Secretary of the Tre plainly endors«d “ Proposals fer the Mari at St. Marks, Fla ,* aan w li be opened atoneo’el ck, p. m., of the last day named for receiving JAMES GUT yefthe Treasury. Proposals for Erecting the Custom-House, &c., at Plattsburgh, New York. TREasURY DEPARTMENT, Wasuineton, December 10,1856 ROPOSALS WILL BE RE- ceived at this department until the 18th day of February, A. D_ 1957, at 12 0’clock neon, for the construction of the custom-bouse, post office, and court-roomsauthorized to be erected at Platts- burgh, N Y., according to the plans and specifi- cations prepared at this depariment; said propo- sals to be either for the whole building, or separ- rate for the different kinds of wort:; bills of par- eels must in every case accompany each bid, with the amount of each kind of work, and the total amount carrie< out; the depart- ment reserving the right to reject or ‘ac- cept the proposals liereby invited, or any atts thereof, when it deems the interest of the Jnited States requires it; the department also re- serves the rivht to excinde the bids ef any person or persons whom there is just catise to believe will not faithfully perform the contracts, or which they have attempted to obtain by indirection; and all bids when there shall be parties !n interest who do not joia in the bids, and all bids that, upon investigation, are below a fair price for the wor. Bids will not be recetved in gross, and no con- tract wll be awarded toa bidder unless details are furnished the department of the prices ef the different kinds of work and materiils, which shall be subject to the revision of the department, so that it may adopt the whole or Lets of the bid, es the Interest of the United tates may require Ninety per cent. ofthe amount of work done and matertals delivered, according to contract price (sald amount to be ascertained by the esstinate of an agent of the department, appointed for that purpose,) will be paid from time to time, as the Work progresses, and ten percent re‘ained unt!! the compietion of the contract, and acceptance of ariment, dec 29 Stawth ct the work, &c ., by the agent aforesaid, and be Helps in tu event of non-fulfllment of con- ae Contracts will be awarded only to master build- ers and mechanics, and the assignment thereof, except by consent of the Secretary of the Treasu- ry, wil: be a forfeiture of the same. kach proposa! must be accompanied by a writ- ten guarantee, signed by two responsible persons. certified to be so by the United States aistrict ioe or attorney of the said district.) in thy sum of $5,000, for the whole work, or of a proportionate amount, if for any part that the bidder will, when required, if his proporal be accepted, enter into @ contract and bond, with proper and sufficient securities for its faithful performance. Form of bond and certificate required will be furnished on application to the department. Plans, speciacetions, and working drawings will be ready by the 12th of January, when they can be bad on appiication to the department No bid will be considered unless {t ful y com- plies in all its detalis with the requirencents of this advertisement The proposa!s must be sent to this department addressed to the Secretary of the Treasury, ani plainly endorsed “Proposals for the Piastsburgh Custom-house,’’ and will be opened at one o’clock, p m., of the last day named for recetv- inn the same. JAMES GUTHRIE, dec ‘3 3awtlSFeb Secretary ofthe Treasury. Proposals for Furnishing Marble and Mar. ble Worx for the North Front of the Pat- ent Office Building. DapaartMent or tur Int? December 18, 18 SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED a this Dejanment until the eighteenth day of Febiva y next, 12 o'clock at non, fer furnishing such Ma:ble and Marbe¢ Work as may be required = the erection of the north frontot the Patent Office ilding. The Side must be in the form of the following schedule, and clearly specifying the prices for ma- terial, hauling, dressing, and setting, including ali the machinery and ot - r expenses: Schedule. Cube stone, per superticial foot Beds and bills, do do Extra cube stone, per cubic loot ommice in two beds, per euperficial foot Blocking course, do do Frieze wentab ature,do do Architrave, do do Drops co corpice, per lineal foot, ‘Veiglypie, each, Caps uf pilasters, ach, ‘baanels of basement, per lineal foot, Marble tiling. per superficial foot, Window silix, do do. ‘The marble inust b+ simider in hind and quality © Ura! used in Lie construction of the east and weet wings of the bailding, specimens of which will be required to accompany the bids. Euch Did will state in whac tim: the work will be completed, and nowe will be considered from others than those Known to be of the uede and belicved to be tually ccampetent io full in geod te@ith the obliga- Hons Luey propose to aewume; acd no assignment of bid of centract wili be recognised, unless made a ith the approval of the bead of tye Department, Niuety per cent. will be paid from time to time, as the work progresses, upon the estimate of the agent of the Departm-ntin charge thereof, and ten per cent, reserved until the cempl.tionof the con- tract and acceptaace of the work by said agent. The Departn reserves to iteelf the righ: ject or accept the proppeats hereby invite deems the inte f the as well as toe sons who it bas good r trom any Cause, Sethtull "acs, specificadons, aWikge ean uformacion ob ained, onap- plication at the office of the superimrendent propo-als, which must be seat to this de- he tary of the forerior, fendoread ** Props) erection of the north front of the Patent Ofice bu:luing,”) will ba opened at Lovcloek, p.m, of the ‘ast mined for re— ress, and other valuable information Just pub- | ceiving the am. K. MeCuE.. LAND. ished by TAYLOR & MAURY, dee Ts-dawet® Feb} Secretary of tie Loterior. tv 19-19 dec 27 Bookstore near 9th street oe a BUGS = --=--- = Seep ESR Peay = - | Cast OFF CLOTHING BOUGST AND F Reeeo, 4 Adttee® | QEW MUSIC RECEIVED AND oR. / sold at 76 Louisiana avente,oppostt« ihe Hay } st recetved aad fy wholesale und re- | L% dered seml-weekly, at our great Piano ang | serket tall, oy E\SUN & SHOELMAKER, i Mazsic Store, 306, near 10th street. . N B_ Willcall for them by addressing as above jauS-eotw Pharmazeutivis,eor. hand H sis. | jand- JOHN F. ELLIS. | through Post Oftiee. dec 38-20} WASHINGTON, D. ©, MONDAY, JANUARY 12. 1857. (NO. 1,244 THE WEEELY STAR. ‘This excellent Family ané News Journal—een} (0 Casn, invantaaiy IN ADVANCE. UF" Singlecoptes (im wrappers) can be procured atthe coukter, f : ately toe tee issue of to paper. Price—TH Cunts PosTMasTERs whoact asagents will besllowed acommission of twenty per cert. OFFICIAL. Tagasury Dapsrtuent, Nov. 29, 1856. Notice is hereby given to holders of stock of the loans of the United States, that this deparument will purchase the same until the 3d of March next, unless the sum of $1,500 009 shall be previously obtained, and wiil pay in 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 dor, the following rates of premiuin on said stock: For the stock of 1842, a premium of i0 per cent. For the stock of 18.7 and 1548, a premium of 16 per cent; and fer the stock of 1850, commonly ca@lled Texas Indemnity Stock, a premium of 6 per cent, Certificates of etock transmitted to the depari- Ment, under this notice, must be assigned to the United Sates, by the pariy duly entitled to receive the procecds. [1 eent between dat» hereof and Ist day of Sasuary next, the current balf year’s in terest must be assigned by the present stockholder, or it will be payable as heretofore, anda corres- ponding deduction be mate from the amount pay- able for the stock. Payment for the stocks so assign’ nd tracsimit- ted will b> mal by rafts on the Assistant Treasu New York, or Philatetphia, at the parties entitled to receive the money, | Hd be expressed in the letters accompa » Certificates, JAMES GUTHRIE, Sccretary of the Treasury. deo 1—-dt3d Marcht D*'; DUPPRIE'S KEMEDIES are the only effectual cure for External! or Internal Piles, Saltrheum, Ring-Worm. &c. They are unrival- ted for purifying the blood 50 cents per box tice 76 Nassau street, New York Will be sent by mail. For sale by FORD BRO., corner of ilth st and Penn ar oe 23 URS!!—FURS!!! ODD & CO., UNDER BROWNS? HOTEL, beg leave to announce the arrival from Lon- don and Paris of thrir splendid collection of RICH FURS, made in the most fashionable styles from seasoned Soft-dressea skins They would invite particular attention to thelr elegant and mucb-admired MANTILLA TALMAS, ere NE VAN DYKES, VICTORINES, with M uffs and Cuffs to match, of HUDSON BAY SABLE, MINK, STONE MARTIN, FITCH & MOUNTAIN MARTIN, SIBERIAN AND RUSSIA SQUIRREL, LONDON LUSTRED. BLACK LYNX and ERMINE; RICH FUR TRIMMING for Cloth and Velvet Cloa SWANSDOWN TRIMMING; ELEGANT SIBERIAN SQUIRREL ROBES, for Cloak Linings, or cut for Trimming; Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s FUR GAUNPLETS; Gentlemen’s TRAVELING MUFFLERS, of Beaver, Utter, Nutria, and Seal Fur; CARRIAGE ROBES, of Bear, ¢ ox, and Buffalo Skins. TODD & CO for the past twenty-five years have devoied much attention to this branch of their trade, purchas' usively for cash, sell- ing at moderate prices, 2: by adhering to their determination to dea! in noarticle that would not est scrutiny, they have secured a arge and increasing trade from all paris of the country. Purchasers are invited to visit their establish- ment and exa : ive STOCK OF FURS xo S. DORLUDOT RK e “TRESOR DE BOUZY” AND “IXL.” HE UNDERSIGNED IS SOLE AGENT for this city of Dorlodot’s ‘* Tresor | Bouzy,’’ a champagne celebrated throughout Europe, aod esteemed by concoisseurs as of, the highest grade, and uacurpassed by othex product of the champagne count, has obtained a high position in the aristocra’ circles of Europe and America. Aiso, a large stock of other Wines, Liquors and Cigars JONAS P. LEVY, jan5-t£ No. 567 Pa. ave ,opp. National Hotel. Boar ALMANAC 25D COMPANION 9 for i857; giving the House of Lords; House of Commons; Church ; Judictary ; Royai House- holds; Imports; Excorts; Governments of Ire- land, Seotiand und the Colonies; Foreign Mi ters in England; Britich Ministers abroad; 1: India Company ; Chronizle of the Parliament of 1856, abstract. of Parliamentary Documents ; xb- stracts of Public Acts; valuable articles on the Decimal Coinage Question; on the Postal Sys- tem at home and abroad; on arbitration in trade disputes; on the material progress of British in- dia; on Architecture and Public Improvements ; on the Metropolitan Communications and Bridges; on the Russian War, and much other usefal mat ter. I vol of 344 pages; price $150. Imported fromm London, by _Jans FRANCK TAYLOR. CHINA, GLASS AND QUEENS WA R. H. 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Imported from London, b jan9 FRANCK TAYLOR, 5a 5 nce Gmeainepinene nee ATCHES AND JEWEURY.—We open to-day a case of very elegant Gold Watches, for both Ladies and Gentlemen, which are ali from the best makers, and warranted superior time-keepers. Also, an invoice of rich Jewelry, embracing all the latest styles and patterns M.W GALT & BRU, Jewelle: jan 9-3t S24 Pa ave , bet. Sth and 10th sis (fe CEY THE LATEST ARDY GEST BOOKS, cal) at the Cire Library. jas FERGUSON, 496 7th st. TTS 2959503090900 III IIIs OI III EVENING STAR. THE UNEXPECTED RACE. BY SYLVANUS COBB, JR. In one of the larger towns of Worcester county. Massachusetts, used to live a elergy- man. whow we will call Ridewell. He was of the Baptist persuasion, and very rigid in his ideas of moral propriety. He had in his em- ploy an old negro, named Pompey, and if this latter individual was not so strictin his morals as his master, he was at least a very cunning dog, and passed in the reverend house hold for a pattern of propriety. Pompey was a useful servant, and the old clergyman never hesitated to trast him with the most important business Now it 2o happened that there were, dweil ing in and about the town, sundry individuals who had not the fear of the dreadful penalties which Mr Ridewell preeomed about befure their eyes, for it was the wont of these people to congregate on Sabbath evenings upon a level piece of land in the outskirts of the town, and there race horses This spot was hidden from view by adense piece of woods, and for along while the Sunday evening races were carried on there without detection by the offi cers or others who might have stopped them Ic also happened that the good old clergy- man owned one of the best horses in the coun- try. This horse was of the old Morgan stock, witha mixture of the Arabian blood in his veins, and it was generally kuown that few beasts could pass himon the ioad. Mr Ride well, with a dignity becoming bis calling, stoutly declared that the fleetness of his horse never afforded him any gratification, and that, for his own part, he would as lief have any other. Yet money could not buy his Morgau, nor could any amount of argument persuade him to swap ‘The church was a0 uear the good clergy- mans dwelling, that he always walked to meeting, and his horse was consequently ai- lowed to remain in the pasture Pompey dissovered that these races were on the tapis, and he resolved to enter his mas ter’s horse on his own account, for he feit sure that old Morgau could beat anything ia the shape of horseflesh that could be produced in that quarter Soon the very next Sunday evening, be hid the bridle under bis jicket, went out into the pasiure, and caught the horse, and then rode off towards the spvt whers the wicked ones were congregated Here be found somo dozen horses assembled—and the racing was about to begin. Pomp meunted his beast, and at the signal he started. Oid Morgan entered into the spirit of the thing, and came out two rods ahead of everthing. So Pomp won quite a pilo, and before dark be was well ini iated in borse-racing Pomp succeeded in getting home without exciting any suspicions, and he now longed for the Sabbath afternoon to come, for he was dotermined to try it again He did go again, and again he won; and his course of wicked- ness he followed up for two months, making his appearance upva the racing ground every Sunday afternoon as coon as he could, “ after meeting was out’’ And during thie time, Pompey was not the only one who had learned to love the racing. No; for old Morgan lim- elf had come to love the excitement of the thing, too, aud his every motion when upon the track showed bow zealously he entered into the spirit of the game. But these things were not always to remain asecret. One Sunday a pious deacon beheld this racing from a distance, and straightway went to the parson with the alarming intelli- gence The Rev Mr. Ridewel! was utterly shocked ; his mural feelings were outraged, aud he resolved at once to put a stop to the wickedness. During the week he made many inquiries, and he learned that this thing had been practized el! summer, on every Sabbath afternoon He bade his parishioners keep quiet, and he told them that on the next Sun- day he would make his appearance on the t, and catch them in their deeds of ‘vllowing Sabbath, after dinnar, Mr i ordered Pomp to bring up clad Mor ganand put him in the stable. The order was obeyed, though not without many miegivings on the part of the faithful negro As soun ag the afternoon <e: 3 were closed, the two nd some others of the members of the companied the minister home with their horses. «Itis the most Hagrant piece of abomina- tion that evercame to my knowledge,’’ said the indignant clergyman, as they rode on “It is, most assuredly,’’ answered one of the deacons “ Horse-racing on the Sabbath!” uttered the minister “ Dreadful!’ echoed the second deacon. And so the conversation went on until they reached the top of a gentle eminence which overlooked the plain where the racing was carried on, and where some dozen horsemen, with a score of lookers-on, were assembled The sight was one which chilled the good par gon to the soul. Heremained motionless until be had made out the whole alarming ¢: then turning to his companions “« Now, my brothers,’’ said he, ‘‘ let us ride down and confront the wicked wretches, and if they will down upon their knees and im plore God’s mercy, and promise to dv so no nore, we will not take legal action against them. Q, that my own land should be dese- erated thus!’’ for it was indeed a section of his own farm Aa the good clergyman thus spoke he started on towards the scene. The horses of the wicked men were just drawing up for a start as the minister approached, and some of the riders who at once recognized “ Old Morgaa,’” did not recognize the reverend person who rode him. * Wicked men!” commenced the parson, as he came near enough for his voice to be beard, ** children of sin and shame ’—— “Come, old hoss,’’ cried one of the jockies, turning towards the minister. ‘‘If you are in for the first race, you must stir yourstumps. Now we go.” i * Alas! O, my wicked ——* ‘All ready!” shouted he who led in the affair, cutting the minister short. ‘“ And off ters!” And the word for starting was given Old Morgan knew that word too well, for no sooner did it fall upon his ears than he stuck out his nose, and with one wild snort he started, and the rest of the racers, twelve in number, kept him company =a ‘Who oa! who-oa-oa!”’ cried the parson at the top of his voice. “ By the powers, old fellow, yon’re a keen one !’* shouted one of the wicked men, who had thus far managed to keep close by the side of the parson, “ You ride well. ’ ‘+ Who-bo-ho-bo-o-0! who-a-oa,’’ yelled the clergyman, tugging at the reins with al! his might But it was of no avail. Old Morgan had now reached ahead of ali competitors, and he came up to the judge’s stand three rods ahead where the petrified deacons were standing with eyes and mouth wide open “Don’t stop,’ cried the judge, who had now recognized Parson Ridewell. and suspect- ed his business, and who also saw at once into the secret of old Morgan’s joining the rece ‘Don’t step,’’ he shouted again ; it is a two mile heat this time. Keep right on, parson You are good for another mile. Now you go— and off 1¢ is!” These last words were of course known to the horse, and no sooner did Morgan bear them than hestuck up hisnose again, and started off The poor parson did his utmost to stop the bewitched animal, but it could not bedone The more he struggled and yelled, the faster the animal went, and ere many mo- ments he was again at tbe starting point, where Morgan now stopped of bis own ave rd. Zitere was a hurried whispering am oy the wicked ones, and a of very durious winks and knowing nods seemed to indicate that they understood. ‘- Upon my soul, parson,’ said the leader of the abomination, approaching the where the minister still satin the saddle, he having not yet sufficiently recovered his pres- ence of mind to dismount, “you ride well, We had not looked for this honor."’ * Honor, eit !’’ gasped Rideweil, looking up blankly into the spesker’s face “ Ay—for ‘tisan honor You are the first clergyman who has ever joined ue in our Sab- bath evening entertainments.” »4d—Isir' I “Ha, ha, ba joined you?” 0, youdid it well, Your good deacons reall think you tried to stop your horse ; but [ through it; I saw how silly you put your horse up But I don't blame you for feeling proud of Old Morgan, fer [ should feel so myself if I owned him But you need not fear; I will tell all whomay ask me about it, that you did your best te stop the beast; for L would rather stretch the trutn a little toan have such a good jockey at you are to suffer” This had been spoken so lond that the dea- cons had heard every word, and the poor par- son was bewildered ; but he soon came to bim- self, and with a flashing eye, he cried - ‘ Villairs, what mean you? Why do ye thus——"" “Hold on,’’ interrupted one of the party, and as he spoke, the restof the racing men had all mounted their horses; “hold on a min- ute, parson We are willing to allow you to carry off the palm, but we dont stand your abuse. When we heard that you bad deter- mined to try if your horse would not best us all, we agreed among ourselves that if you came we would Jet youin. We have done so, and you have won the race in a two-mile heat. Now let that satisfy you. By the hokey, but you did it well hen you want to try is again juet send us word, and wo'll be ready fur you Good bye! And as the wretch thus spoke, be turned his horse’s head, and before the astonished preacher could utter a word, the whole party had ridden out of bearing. It was some time before one of the church men could speak. They knew not what to say. Why ebould their minister's horte have joined in the race without some permission from his macter? They knew how much he set by the animal, and at length they shook their heads with doubt “It’s very strange,’’ said one. “Very,”’ answered a second. Remarkable,’ suggested the third **On iy soul, brethren,’’ spoke Ridewell, “) can’t make it out The brethren looked at each othér, and the deacons shock their heads ina very solemn aud impressive manner. So the party rode back to the clergyman’s houge, but none of the brethren would enter, nor would they stop at all. Before Monday had drawn to a close, it was generally known that Parson Ridewell raced bis horse on the Sabbath, and a mecting of thechurch was ap- pointed for Thursday. ‘ Poor Rideweil was almost crazy with vexa- tion; but before Thursday came Pompey found out how matters stood, and he assured ster that he would clear the matter ap; and aitera day's search he found the astound- ing fact that some of those wicked men had been in the habit of stealing Old Morgan from the pasture and racing him on Sabbath after- noon! Pomp found out this much—but be could not find out who did it As soon as this became known to the charch, tne members conferred together, and they soon concluded that under such circumstances a high mettied horse would be very apt to run away with his rider when he found himeelf directly on the track So Parson Ridewell was cleared, but it was a long time befure he got over the biow, for many were the wicked wags who delighted to ester him by offering to “ride s race.’ But Ridewell grew older, his heart warmer, and finally be could laugh with right good wii! when he spoke of his wnexpected race. sure there was no more sabbath racing in that town. oo Tar Massacausetrs State Parsox —The recent murder ef the warden and deputy war- den of the Massachuretts State Prison have led to an investigation which disclosed the grossest mismanagement. The Boston Journal, review- ing the evidence, says: Not only has there not been a sufficient force attached to the prison to enforce rigidly the tules of the institution but a most astonishing indifierence manifested to the safety of the officers employed The evidence shows that the inspectors had been warne| that Decatur was a dangerous wan ; that one of the officers who was most intimately connected with the prisoners had for some time watched him with a jealous eye, and had taken precautions for his own safety in case of an anticipated at« tack ; that it was not uncommon for the pris- oners to have knives in their possession; that only a were formal search of the prisoners was instituted entirely insufficient for any practi- cal purpose; that conversation was sllowed #mong the prisoners; and finally that the su- pervicion over the prisoners during the work- ing hours was so slack that they could grind knives and secrete them about their persons without detection. CH Gov Fletcher. of Vermont, has sent three Commissioners to Kansas to ascertain the condition of the people, with a view to granting the aid voted by the Legislature. {Qr™ Lake Winnepiseogee closed earlier this year than usual. and teams are now crossing on the ice from Wolfborough to Meredith, and Lotween other places on the opposite shores. An Unsare Puace.—It is said that the Governor and Council of Massachueetts have had an application from the mother of one of the convicts in the State Prison, for the par- don of her son, on the ground that his life is in danger ! Corp WeaTHer tn FLoripa —On the 23d of December, the thermometer at Micanopy, East Florida, stood at 22° at sunrise, which was colder than had ever boen known in that re- gion. Standing water froze to the depth of two inches, and ice accumulated for soveral days. & => The Ciaiborne (Ala ) Southerner, of a recent date, says: ‘‘ We have observed this fall an unusual number of emigrants moving through this place. Sometimes thirty or forty white persons are im one company. They seem to be mostly from Georgia and the south- east counties in this State, and are generally bound for Texas.” = EF The Sunbury American says: “‘The ice on the Susquehanns at this place is about eight inches thick. Horses ap\ vebicles bave been passing over it daily for # week past The ice is beautifully smooth, and as clear as crystal. Our citizens are already engaged in filling their ice-bouses. It is now a proper thickness for packing away. [ge The Singapore Times says: “A man has been brought to confess having killed Mr. Cunningham, and isto be executed forthwith, so that all pretext on the part of the United States Consul to longer withhold payment of export duties having been taken away, we shall now have an opportunity of noting the honorable manner in which back duties are paid up.” A Marriace ix raz Cans —In the care# between Bangor and Portland, an incident evcurred on Saturday morning, a little out of the usual course. Soon after the train left aor. the conductor, Mr. Pittman. who had lee himself with a clergyman, stood up 5 one of the cars, and. in the presence of the P rs, and while the train was at ite usual speed, was duly married to a lady by toe mame of Fuller. Our eustern friends are evidently a *‘fast’’ people — Boston TZ aecler, Jan. 5.