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Origin of the Phrase Having ‘A Stone in His Hat.” Tis said, strong-minded Mrs. Saturn, Of future wives tre type acd pattern Resolved to save her babies’ bacon; ForSaturn had a vicious habit Of eating each one, like a rarebit, Which made her often scold and take on And so—by the way of an apology— (Thus rons the heathen oid methology,) she gave ber savage lord for luncheon, A —or ston, as a comestible ; And that he found it quite digestible, Although a morsel hard to crunch on But doubtless ’t!s a vulgar error, Az old wife's tale to = bn terror, 4 |, when udly sim ng; Perh:ps some brutal husba: eany, — ‘Fo save himself from fret and worry, And make them still their babies’ whimpering. ‘Phe facts are ezsily explainable Old Saturn certain:y was quite blameable, And Mrs. Saturn a deceiver; He didn’t iike her young ones squalling, ‘Fo stop his fury grown appailing, She trust a stone—i Ais be: ARRIVALS ATTHE PRINCIPAL HOTELS Nati: 1 Elotel —euy & saiaas 28 Scott, Md © W Carrigan, Pa "r M Monroe, Va Mr Dunlap, do M P Smith, id HJ Rodgers, Ma J O Bowie, Ma HJ Barbour, Ny W Winrieht, do E Ames, Ma @R Falrbengs, fia = G Sovyins, GH Toda, NY Mrs A Brown, NY J waliey & ly, Mass 6 W denson, do Miss do DC Lawrence, do J W Clay, Ala 3 D Brown, do @ Jordon, do U W Dodge, do J 44 Kendrick, do C B Andress, do HR ster, do Hi Phillips, ao U Richardson, Ma J L Adams & ly, do A W Lite!l, La G@ C Summers, Mi:s 4 Lovejoy, NY AT Wells, fen E ‘TG Terry, do c Fi; J Spriugs, do sw 3 Kobinson, NY ‘T Lewt: ‘B Tyler & son, Va 4 — J Jobnnson, Pa au 5 M Simson & ty, HP Grant, Ky CW Rice, NY 4B Seques‘ a ew Stephens, Ala G E Grey, NY W Young, NY H McCabe, do W Keese, do RM Waters,do J E Owens, Md Mr McMastsr, do Ai Bateman, Sto J Cochraa, Tea H Myers, Pa + T Henderson, Pa S Stelre, Va ‘F Fitzgerald, wa Dr Grath, va M A Robiowa, NY J D Babbitt. NY J Hickman, Pe J W Sutherlin, Va C Reeder, Md A B Champlin, da C B Ives, 3 W Ball & soa, Ma TJ Ghristic, Mich J B Read, Ala , Pe C Woodward, Md J Sabdal-, Md Capt Ramsey, do McNamee, NY ‘T B Lynes, Ata M Brownha |, do Mrs Towne, Mass ck Oo J L Denning, NY W Brown, NY 3 Engle, do RY Larence, Md A Seaoolt, Mex 4 Roberts, do JF Casey, do 8 T Usburune, Ga M McCleliznd, Mo AB ‘lass, do W R Pynes, do J Kien, A L Rogers, Va Ned Carroll, NY W_ 4 Crawford, Md TA Tobin & ly, do J 8 Reese, do M Ramson, Ga rf N Wetson, Mr Coske « ly. @ Summers, Miss T Frenklanp, Va ly RK roster, NY KS Finley, do Bives Ala K V Lancier, ao J 8 Clark, Ga W E Bean, 3c N W Lovell & ly A 3 Solomon, NY J Garvin, NY Capt Maddox & fy, Dr Wider, do W Summers, NY i T Littie, do Miss Polk, Mé H Young, O 3 i. K Bowen, Md a J & Williams, Md m7 J H Bentiev, NJ 5 R Jobnson & fy, do Browne’ Metcl —t Pp su rROWR © B Lightfoo", Ve ST Latey, Ala AJ Moter, do 4 L Crawford, NY 8 T Curr, Wich R H Little, do 4 Kettlewell, Mid J Keep, Miss j BR Perkins, Ur ao 3 Capt Brown, JCu by UW Wlhilams, N W 6 Hobinson. Ga WA Leer 4% Lerving, Mo SW Winkler, Ga ff L Robards, O L Carier. Mex © Jobusoa, Ga W P Batt, Ga E W Leoman, Pe Ru Whiteley, do Dr W Wirt, Va X H Brocking, Tea DC Wir, do J Wanburg, Ga PT Gale, NY U F tregory, Ten BD B:tzgs, Mass H C Jobason, do AF Kibse, NY J B Feuby. ra wr Jones, Ala x Molloy, NY JY Hall do 3 T Woodward, Me 4 Kright. Ga AB Briggs, Ve A Young, NY o V Lat; NY JP Howard, N¥ 3M Haig & ly, Mat W Pulse, do W A Vau Bokkelen, J Albro, do W G Miller, Va Al Collinson, A B Gwathway, NY @ Lyach, Nc E L Nuger, Pa T J vorbyn, ao KB Jones, NY 3 A Crosvy, do E Fisher, do 4 W Engiena, do W Fisher, DC 43 Guilich, USN 3 Work & tam, Pa AB Malverd, Va W F Berry, Ma W A Thomas, du EA Brown, ill W H Matcod d> M F Price, Va F tker, do Rg . Hammond, do J B Roane, va J Calveriy, Pa A D Banks, do RH Geary, CH Pierson NJ JM Sutherlin, Va Miss tyler, Va A B Coambers, DC 3 # ingrebam & fy, Ala 8 Lite Md} W Finz, Ten A Barber, do C Parrisa & ly, NY Willard«’ Motel—s ©. 6 5.4. WILLARD. CG Lippincott & ly, Pa Miss Merrick, NY D Smith, FY j Jude & ly, do Maj Garne’, USA M ¥ Judge do ‘Mrs « arnet B Good, Ala CC Keeler &ly, NY C Fiz La 8 M Johnson, do S Crosweil & ly, Va A Davis, dio W E Sharlow, Pa Miss “harlow, do Mirs Beanert, NY DE Jarvie, U N B Hogg, O 8 M Chesney, Ct C Miller, 60 H Heath, USA 3S Matticks, Ga W L Robbia & ly,Mass Hewing, Ten W L Stockman, Pa J C Rewing, do J Clinton, NY J Steward, NY PLStober& ly, Pa J Hirsch & ly Md Miss Strober, du L Tembrook, ta Hon T B King, Ga C L W oodbr.dge, do A Seaton Ky C Smith, Mass £_E Eames & ly, NC Mirkwood tie2-e —i.£4 B EIREWOOD JA Allen, ble T Coyle, JH Taylor, USA HR Bredsbaw, Va 48 Berron, UV 8 K Harrison, Ga HM “heets. MT N Coombs & ly, E Colburn, lowa C Elrman, Pa oi ola Va G Isaac, M Maddox, do 8 F Usborne, Ga BE Ives, NI Dr Williams, Md Stermatic Mote!—Penn avenue 2 Richmond, Cr W a Archer, do Dr A Moreton, do 3 R Lathrop & ly, Cai Capt Brownell & ly, KI P Cozler, ib AM NOW MANU CACBURING PURERSIL- ver Spoous, Forks, Ladies, Butter, Fish, Pie, Cake and ice Cream nives, Sugar Shovels and Tongs, Napkin Rings, Cream, Gravy, Mustard and Salt Spoons, &c , &c , on my own premises and do not paim off on the public Nortlern mee? wfactared artictks (which canuot slways be re- Med on as genuiue) for my own, but every articie made tn m biishment can and will be war. ranted ss WATCHES AND JBWELRY Of every description and in greet variety, stantly on band, end ieceivine fr arrt most every dey Fine (is from $20 to 2250, 2ud wa: . Co Cameo, Mo fetes, Pins end Far siagle piece,) Goid Ves aad Neck Chains, Pcals, ive rms, end a general ussortmieatof yoods usuelly zept 3a a Jewelry Store Pine Waiee Aecpalring done by av experienced and competent Workman, andail work warranted | to give satisfa: (ion at Lh Penusylvenis avenue ‘foo H.0 HOOD. | BOOK BINDING, Cornar Bo eventh siveat and Maryland a ear the Smithsonian iastsietion. {DWARD LYCETT RESPECTFULLY IN formas the subscribers (o Baown’s Hible and | Shakspecte, now just completed, tuat he ts pre- | pared to bind those works in a superior style of legaace, stren.th and solidity, and upoa much more reasonebie ferms than can be doue in Balti @0r-, Phiiadeipuis, or New York. A letter ad decused to him (per post) willewtie bim fo ex BIDET to the subscribers specimens of his style of Riadioy. tvery riod of & Binding neatly ex wetted set7-bra JOHN H. BUTHMANN, Mmporter and Dealerin Wines, Brandies, &c. Pemn avenue, south sine, bet. AM andbth sts., SIN STORE A VERY CHUICE AS- sortment of Champagne, in qnarts and pints, of the most des)rable brands. Also, sparkling St. Perny, white and Maderla, Sherry, Port, Tenerife, Rbtoe Wines, Moselle; French Wines white; Cognec, Seuetdam Gin, Jamacia R im, Scotch Whiskey, American Whiskey, Caress, Antsette; and »f bis own preparation, Wil Cherry Brandy, Blackberry Juice, Stomach Bit- ters Also, genulue Absinthe, Kirschwasser, and Havana gars des 10-3tk wim, [No 572] By the President of the United States. | hed PURSUANCE OF LAW, I, FRANKLIN PIERCE, President of the United Sta:es of America, do hereby declare aad make known that blic sales hg grape at the undermentionea «i Offices in the Stare or Lowa, at th ee d, to wit: = Bere At the Lan: ce at Osage, commencing on —— cee —- of —_ neat, for the dispoxal P sit i foll named townships, viz : — the, ewig, South of the base line and west of the fifth principal ‘ Townshifs ninety nine and one hundred, of range len. Townships ninety-ei ninety-nine, and one hundred, ee ple x ema “spt Townships ninety-eight, ninety-nine, and one hundred, of range twelve. ‘Townships ninety nine and one hundred, of range thirteen. Towuships ninety nine aad one hundred, of range fourteen. ‘Townships ninety-nine and one hundred, of range fifteen. Township one hundre¢, of range seventeeny ‘Township one hundred, of range tieenty. ‘Townships ninety eight and oue bundred, af range twenty three ¢ Townships ninety four, ninety-five, ninety-sir, ninety-seven, ninety eight, ninety-aine, and one of range twenty four, and Office a: Fort Donar, commenring on Monday, the fourth day oy May next, for the dis- posal of the public land sitnated within the follow- ing named townships, vir: A North of the b2:e line and west of the fifth principal meridian, Towaships ninetyfuur, nimety five, ninety-six, Ninety-seven, vi + y-eight, ninety mine, and cne bandred, nge t ‘Townships mnev ninety sev + ‘Township one Atthe Land Office at Stoox ¢ >o nein: on Monday, the fourth day of May nest, for the dis posal of the public lands siwated within the fullow- ing named townshine, viz: South of the basz line and west of the fifth principal meridian, ‘Township ninety-four, of range thirty four. fownships ninety four and ninety-tive, of range thirty five. fowaurhip ninety-five, of range thirty-.2. —— Mins y-six ant otucty-seven, of range Towansinps nine!y six aud ninety-sever, of range thirty nine. Township ninety-seven, of range furiy Townships nincty-six aad ninety seven, of range forty one ‘Township ninety eix, of range forty three. Towns! Lely nik, Of range forty-four. ‘Towoshiy nineiy-six, of range fort ‘Townships ninety five aad nimety six, of range forty-vix. hips ninety-five aad ninety- xX, of range | townships ninety-four, ninety-five, and niuety-six, of taage forty cizat. Lands appr..pria*ed by law tor the ure of schools, militar d other purposes, together with these cverflowed lands made thereby unfit for culuvation.* it any, g anted to the State by ihe actentitied ‘An act to enable the Sate of Arkanras Bnd other States to recia m the ‘swamplands’ with- m ther limits,” approved September 23cb, 1850, wil be exciuded frem the sales. ‘The off-ring of tae above Jande will be ecm menced on the days ap ointed. aad will proceed in the order in whicn they are advertise, muti! the whole shall have been offeret, and the sales tliua closed ; but no <ales sha!l be kept open longer than two weeks, and no private entry of ay oF the lands will be admitted watt! acter the expuanon ot two weeks. Given under my band, at the city of Wa. hingtor , this fifteenth day of December, Anao D mim one thousand eight uundred aaa fifty six. FRANKLIN PIER By the Presiden: : Tuomas A Hexpricrs. CoMMusaiuatr «Genera! Lag Odice. NOTICE Every pers neght of pr to any of the wnshipe ane ts of towns'up is required tab'ish uh receiv +r of the proper land office, and mate ment therefor cs soon.as practicab'e afler ceeix notice, Q44 before the day appvintea for thr Menecement of the py. he lands embrac- ing the wact claime lawn + HENDRIC er of the General Laud OXc:. United States Patent Office, WasuHineton, January 21, 1957 ON THE PETITION OF DANIEL FiTZ- gerald, of the City of New York, praying for the extension ofa patent granted to him on the Ist day of January, 143, for an improvement in * Pire-Proof Chests end Safes,’ for seven years from the expiration of said patent, which takes place on the Ist day of June, 1957: Itis ordered, that the sald petition be heard at the Patent Office on MONDAY, the 25th of May next, at 12o0’clock m.; and all ms are notified to appear and show cause, { any thi have, why said Fees ought not to be granted. Persons oppos: vi) the extension are required to file in the Patent Office their objections, :ipectally set forth in writing, at least twenty days before the day of hearing; all testimony filed by either party to be used at the said hearing must be taken and transmitted in accordance with the rules of the office, which will be furnished on application. ‘The testimony in the case will be closed on the 15th of May next; depositioas and other papers re- led re 2s testimony must be filed in the office on or before the morning of that day; the argu- ments, if any, within ten days thereafter. Ordered, also, that this notice be cl sotiene in the Union, Intelligencer, and Star, Washington, D.C.; Repubiican, Baltimore, Md; Pennsylea- nian, Philadelphia, Pa ; Dally News, New York, and Post, Boston, once a week for three succes- sive weeks previous to the 23th of May next, the day of hearing. CHARLES MASON, Commissioner of Patents. P.8.—Hditors of the above papers will please cony and send their bills to the Patent Office, with & pepercontaining this notice. jan23-law3w [No.574.} OTICE IN RELATION TO THE RE- MOVAL OF THE LAND OF FICE FROM pou A TO SAN FRANCISCO, IN CALI- °O A. Jn accordance with the provisions of the act of Congress entitled ‘- An act authorizing changes in the tocation of land offices,” approved March 3, 1853, it is kereby declered and made known that the land office for the sale of public lands at Benicia, inthe State of California, will be re- moved to the city of MAN FRANCISCO, atas early @ period as practicable. Furthur notice of the precise time of removal will be issued by the register and receiver of the Benieia Land Uttice Givea under my hend. at the city of Washing. ton, this 16th day of January, A. D. 1857. By order of the President: THOS. A HENDRICKB, Commissioner of the General Land OUftice. jan 17-law6w " PAVERNOIS HOTEL, N R G@. DIVERNOIS BEGS TO INFORM 4¥i iis friendsand the jews ag oorppen that he has now opeaed his new Hotel on Pennsylvanl: aveaue, between 17th and: Isth streets ‘This Establish ment is mee and elegantly furn- ished on the most modern and Improved eee with Suloois and Private Apartmeats The Bar is supplied witn the choicest Wines and Liquors, Cigars, &c. Game aud other delicacies In Sexson Private Dinner and Supper Parties prompt! supplied and attended to inacy part of the Sy, , Feble dhote at 35 o'clock, on Sundays ad _ nov 25-eoum UP REAL ESTATE UrFiCc FULL DESCRIPTION OF A erty left with ine for sale, mii kecuenace my Sales Book, and receive my persona! atten- tion, and If a sale ts etfected, a reasonable com- mission will be chary-d on the amount of sale 1 will also ¢.ve personal attention to the Rent- ing of Dwelilngs and other Property, for reason, able fees The public may be assured that all w left in my charge, will be attended to whe mptoces and delity; and that itis my (uten ion to make my ollie a place of great value to all interested in Real & state oa Duels spectfully seitelted. GMce at Nu. S12 ( d story) 7th street, opposite National Intel- ligencer Off e. jan 22-em POLLARD WEBB. Wooten GUOVE AT CUST.—DETER- mined not to curry over to the « eet Woolen Goods, we shall comme them off etcost Cur stock is wort! B. 3. McLAUGHLIN & jue ¥ oO. ‘20, bet Sth and 9b streets Ath BE USHES, TOOTH, NALL, MAT, clothes. crumb, dusting, and other kiuds Brushes; Combs, side, tuck, neck, puff, fine, dressing and pocket Comba, &c., &c. H.J McLAUGHLIN & CO, jaal?) No 2 Pa. ave, bet. th and 71h ats Medicines. | Medicines. “| PERUVIAN SYRUP, For the cure of Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Dropsy, Newralgia, incipient Diseases of the Lungsand Bronchial Passages, Biles, eral Debility, $c. 18 EXCELLENT MEDICINE, WHICH has attained a_ high reputation and been ex- tensively used in Boston and other cities of the East, bas been received and is now offered for saleby Z D. GILMAN, special agent, 350 Penn- sylvania avenue, as also by the powslagent, cor- ner of L and 3d streets, Navy Yard. ‘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 proffered ald. The Peruvian Syrup does not profess to be a ewre-all, but its range is extensive, because many diseases, apparentiy unlike, are intimately re- lated, and, proceeding from one cause, may be cured by one remedy. The class of diseases for which the Syrup pro- vides a cure, Is precisely that which has so often batted the highest order of medical skill. The facts are tangible, the witnesses accessible, and ae safety and efficacy of the Syrup incontrovert- ible, i have analyzed the medical preparation called the Pernvian Syrup, with reference to the number and kind of active substances contained in it, and i j The most Pleasant, Safo and Speedy Cure ) teabdle. | used the last twenty €00GHS—COLDS—HOABRSENT™SS. OR, TYLER’S COMPOUND SYRUP OF GUM ARABIC: for Whooping «ough, Croup, Asthma, Diseased Luags, and Consumption Batered according to Act of Congress, A. D. 1837. N AGAIN PRESENTING TO THE NUTICE of the pubic the above remedy, we feel that little apology is needed. Vast niimbers in all sections of wwe Union are obilged 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 rofersedly new specifics, some good, others use- less, and many decidedly dan , it becomes as much a matter of dui — it, believin this to be a remedy, combining Teatest ad- vantages, with the least objections of any other in use, to make it as extensively known as prac- That such is its character, isabundantly proved by the fact, that it has been extensively rs with unparalleled suc- cess; that its reputation bcs continued to spread and its sale increase, with little aid from adver- using or published lists of certificates, (which all know can as easily be had for a worthless preparation as for a meritorious one,) that by tte own intrinsic merit, with the recommendation of persons benefitted bef its use, it has gained its prerent popularity; it is not trumpeted to the world as a specific or cure all, but as a valuable and scientific mangos in pulmonary cases, ready at hand, and one that has been generully found to afford relief where most others have been tried without material venefit As such,8t is reoog- nised by numbers of our leading physicians, who know its coiposition, and have been eye wit- Lesses of its superior efica’y, as well as by thou- sands of our most respectable citizens, to most of whoni reference ts cheerfully permitted. Sold at 25 cents, or three botties in one, 50 cts, by NAIKN & PALMER, and CBAS. STUTT, Wasbington; CISSEL, Georgetown, and PEEL & STEVENS, Alexandria. Also, “°TYLER'S GUM ARABIC COUGH CANDY URKOPS,” the same composition ina portable form, much patronised by public speak- ers, singers, frequenters of public assemblies, &¢ as they remove all huskineas from the throat and voice, and act like a charm on a troublesome cough. Wrice 12 and 2 cents a box. dec 9-ly the durability of the compound asa pharmaceuti cal article. he metallic compounds of arsenic, antimony, mercury and zinc are not present, nor is It possible to detect Init the silghtest indica- tion of any metallic and mineral polson. Its or- gante constituents do not include opium, or any of the drugs yielding poisonous principles. ‘fhe constituents, When separated, are not even acrid tothe taste. Itisa preparation scientifically and skilfully compounded, possessing all the durabil- ity of a spiritnors tincture, without its objection- able qualities and the activity of its leading con- stituent Is preserved through the judicious adap- tation of its solvent. The peint here attained Las been frequently and unsuccessfully sought after by pharmaceutists. Respectfully, A.A. HAYES, M.D. Aseayer to State of Massachusetts No. 16 Boyiston street, Boston, 3d Nov , 1555. nov 22-3m D*; DUPRIE’S REMEVIKS are the only J elifectual cure for External or tnternal Piles, Saltheum, Ring-Worm, &c. ‘’hey are unrival- led for purifying the blood 50 cents per box Otitce 76 Nassau street, New York. Will be sent by mail. For sale by FURL & BRO., corner of 11th st Venn aveane, on 23 STOP THAT COUGH: Mik GREAT REMEDY FOR COUGHS, Cotps, Croup and Wuoortne Coven DR. ROSE'S COUGH SYRUP Cures Coughs of the worst kind. It also cures hoarseness, sore throat, Weakness of the chest, pain in the breast and lung affections. Where ever there fs pain mix with the Cough Syrup 10 drops of Pain Curer, and you willfind immediate relief Dr. Rose’s Cough Syrup relieves and frequently cures a consumptive cores and forti- fies the system against further attacks. i[7* In bottles at 50 cents and #1. TO CURE CKOUP, ‘The lives of thousand of children have been saved, by using Dr. ROSE’S Croup Syrup, It gives instant relief 25 cents a bottle. TO CURE WHOOPING COUGH Dr, KOSE’S Whooping Cough Syrup Is the only certain cure for Whooping Cough. Itcures in a short tirae, and allays aii irritation of the Lungs _ 50 cents a bottle ‘fhe above valuuble medicines are recommend ed by Physicians who have tried them in their practice ‘Yo be had of all Druggists in Washin; on. Georgetown. and Alexandria. r dec 10-4in PILES—P:!LES—PILES. & CALL ATTENTION TO ALL WHO are «fllicted with this dreadful complaint to the following sworn certificate from one of our most respectable citizens, the fa-her-in-law of the roprietor of the ‘Courier des Etas Unis,’ and formerly guaimaker in Philadelphia: Nxw York, Aug. 25th, 1856. Dr Dv: Dear Sir:—1 hereby certify that! have been afiiie ed with the Piles for nearly sixty — that | have used eighteen bottles of Barnes’ lle Lotion, and everything else I could here of, but all to no effect, forthey did me little or no good. About two months since, ! commenced using your remedies for the Piles. avd have the happluess tosay that they have bad tne desired effect, having cured me 1 consides thix almosta miracle, for i am eizhty y' sof age. | sincere- ly recommend thei to all aitiicted with the above complaint, Pp. VALLEE, 73 Franklin st State of New York, H New York City and County. 1, Joseph C. Lawrence, do bereby certify that on the day of tue date hereof, before me personal- ly came P. Vallee, to me well known, whe, be- ing by me duly sworn, did depose and say that the contents of the foregoing certificate slgned by him are true. In witness whereof | have subscribed my game, as Commissioner of Deeds and asa Notary Public of the State of New York, and have af. fixed my Notarial Seal at my office, in New York, this 26th day of ae, 1856 JOSEPH C. LAWRENCE, Commissioner of Deeds and Notary Pubite of the State of New York. 67 Wail street, New York We chailenge the Medica! Faculty of the Uni- ted States to produce a certificate equal to the above. Dr. Duprie’s Remedies are tre only ef. fectual cure for internal Piles. Only 50 cents per box Office—76 Nassau street, New York. Will be sent by mail to aay pat of the United States Forsale by FORD & BRU., corner of street and Pa. ave, Washington, D. C. Vth oc 23 Ww. G. METZERUTY, (Succgssor To Gaore® HILBUS,) Agent ef Raven & Bac * and William Miller's CELEBRATED PIANOS AS ALWAYS ON HAND THE LakGkst stock of PIANOS from $175 up to $1,000, MELODEONS from 945 to $25), GUITARS, VIOLINS, BRASS INSTRU- MENTS, FLUTES, BANJOES, ACCURD- EONS, and SHEET MUSIC, cheaper than in any pee south of New York. usic published and received every day. Pianos for rent nov 4-tr PRUTECTION AND INDEMNITY FKOM LOSS BY FIKE FIRE, MARINE, AND INLAND INSURANCE. Authorized Capital and Surplus...$1,369,161 13, FARMERS AND MECHANICS’ INSUR- ANCE CO., OF PHILADELPHIA. Office northwest corner Pennsylvana avenue and ITA street, Washington City, D.C. DIRECTORS, Hicn. Thos. B. Flerence, Charles Dingee, George il. Armstrong, Thomas Manderfield, Charles A. Rubicam, Ei rd R. Helmbole George Helmbold, FP. Carroll Brewster, James E. ty Isai hy di HOMAS &. PLOL President, EDWARD RK HELMBO retary. LOCAL SURVEYORS. ae Walter, No. 397 D street, opposite city Jno. M. Thornton corner Firsistrectand Virginia avenue, Island, James Williams, No. Jobin Rigvies, No Pennsylvania avenue, MARINE SURVEYOR, Capt. J. P. Levy, No. 367 Penusylvanis avenue, Opposite National futel. GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT. Joba T'Lomason, The business of this Compan: vorably with the moat Pile rs § tions tn the United States. From the ist dey of August, 1055, in five Mmuoths, jt January, 1656, the pre to the lerge mum of our-aod-a-hall street, ‘hirteenth street, below will compere fa of sirafar institu. , one handred and ouly forty six hundied end sixty dollars iceses eported With d good mau ta solicit Laat Whe claims will ¥ share of } » belie: thetall fa. city offered is wiz: O issue policics ag DWELLINGS, FURN! JPACTOLIES, WARE. of BUILDINGS, end inst cheir ce transpor NAL BY. laiee of premiaum wall be aslow as cther surnpunt Gxing them every improvement and arrangement will be taken inte y pald. vedi Jy adjusted and prompil e Weate and eater rhe sylvania Seventeenth street, Washington cuy, D.C, Teurauce way also be effected at the Home *, oraer Walnut and Second Streets, Phily > other pricipal cities of the Unked autig 7 fe lt-tyr uthorized gilicers of the company, ARPER’S WEEKLY PAPERS ONLY H five cents each; New York Teg'\lar, And all the back numbers on and, at 2 LUNDY’S, No. 125 Bridge st , Jan Georgetow HOW TU CURE ALL PAIN, AIN IS THE FORERUNNER OF MOST diseases—cure the Pain and check the disease DR ROSE’S PAIN-CUREK will cure Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Pains in the Limbs, Mides or Back, Sprains and Bruises, Kar and Tooth Ache, Pain or Cramp in the Stomach or Bowels, Sore Throat, Burns, Scalds, Ague or Lumps in the Breast, Chills, Spinal Affections, and Pains inthe feet Indeed, it cures ali Pain. i[9™ 12%, 25. and 50 centsa bottle. if you are Billous and have a had Cold, take DEK KOSB’S RAILROAD OR ANTI-BIL- JOUS PILLS. They carry offall bile and re- move accld. These Pills go ahaed of all other Pills tn their good effects. LE Sone 12 — 23 wi Sold by 7 ruggists in Washington, Georgetown, an Alctaoare J Macc 10-4m For the PECTOR ’ COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS, BRONCHITIS,WHOOPING-COUGH, CROUP, ASTHMA, AND CONSUMPTION. Among the numerous discoveries Science has made in this generation to facilftate the business of life increase its enjoyment, and even prolong theterm of human exisience, nonecan benamed of more real value to mankind than thiscontribution of Chemistry to the Healing Art. A vast trial of its virtues throughout this broad country, has proven beyond a doubt, that no medicine orcom- bination of medicines yet known, can so surely control and cure the numerous varieties of pulmo nary Gisease which have bitherto swept from our midstthousands and thousandsevery year. Indeed there is now abundant reason to believe a Reme- dy bas at lenyth been found which can be relied on, to curs the most dangerous affections of the lungs. Our space bere will not permit us to pub- Msb any proportion of the cures effected by its use but we would present the following :—and refer furtherenguiry tomy American Almanac, which the agent below named, will always be pleased to furnished free, wherein are full particulars, and indisputable proof cf these statements. OFFicy oF TRANSPORTATION, Lavrens,R.R.,8.C., te 4, 1853. Dr J.C. ayer Dear Sir,—My littleson, four vears old, has just recovered from a severe attack of maglignant Scarlet Fever, his throat was rot- ten, and every person that visited bim, pronounc- ed himadeadchiid Having used your CugRRY PeEcTORAL, in California, in the winter of 1850, for a severe attack of Bronchitis, with entire suc- cess, I was induced to try iton my little boy. 1 gave bima tea-sp.n-full every three hours, com- mencing inthe morning, and by ten o'clock at mien f found « decided change for the better, and after three days use, he was able to eat or drink without pain. Its use in the above named disease will save many a child from a premature grave, and relieve the anxiety of many a fond parent For all af- fections of the Throat and Lungs, I belleve it the best medicive extant. A feeling of the deepest gratitude, prompts me !n addresssing you these lines,—but for your Important discovery, my litue co Would now have been in another world. am yours with great respect, 3.D. POWELL, Supt. ‘fraas., L. R. R, Rocky HILL, Somerset Co.,.N.J , July 21, 1953. Dr. J.C. AvgR,—Since your medicine has be- come known here {t has a greater demand than any other cou7h remedy we have ever sold. It is spoken of in terms of unmeasured praise by those who have used it, and | know of some cases where the best they can say of it {s not too much for the gece ithas done. | take pleasure in selling it, use I know that I am giving my customers the worth of their money, and I feel gratified in seeing the benetit it confers. Please send mea further supply, and believe me Yours, with respect, OHN C. WHITLOCK. P.3. Almost auy number of certificates can be sent if you wish it A Winbsor, C. W., June 26, 1852. Da. J.C. Avex. Sir. —'This maycertity that I have used your CuzeRy Pectoral for upwards of one year; and it is my sincere belief that 1 should Lave been in my g eve ere this time if 1 lad not it has cured me of a dangerous aifec- Uon of the lungs, and I do not omenane my con- victions when I tell you it ts a priceless remedy. Yours ver re D. A. McCLURE, Attorney at Law. WILKSBARRE. Pa , September 28, 1850. Dr.J.C. AvkR. My dearSir —Your medicine is much approved of by those who have used it here, and its compositicn is such as to insure and maintain its reputation 1 invariably recom- mend it for pulmonary affections, as do many af our principal physicians am your friend CHAS. STREATER, M.D. a ma by DR. J.C. AYER, Chemist, Low- “rdold by Z. D. GILMAN Washington, ana all wile arn, } dec 8-4m lespectable druggists. VENISON. FEW SADLES bagi ao VEN- 1s e Mou! 5 gat oy from cine & BURCHELL, dec 20 comer Vermont avemue and 15th st. L. J. MIDDLETOR, DEALER IN IC0B8 end Depot—South west corner ot F ané Wweiltn ctreete, feb ¥7~ Information for Travelers. LEAVE WASHINGTON FOR MBALTIMOKS at A 6 and &§% a me Spent pm it .™. Leave BALT! MONE tor WASHINGTON at 4 and 94% a m ,and 3and 5% p.m Un Sunday at 4¥ a.m. jor Hoosen “ps New York with take Trai 6, Sf, and 4%. For Annapolis wah take ‘Trains at @ and 4. For Norfolk will take Treins at 8 and 3. For the be tinte take Siren 7 et con- necting at the Washington Junction jan 16-1¢ Td. PARSONS, Agent. FOR ALL PARTS OF THE WEST. BALTIMURE aND OHIU RAILROAD. New and Improved Arrangements. HREE TRAINS DAILY FROM BALTI- more, for Cumberland, Wheeling, and all of the West. lst. The ACCOMMODATION TRAIN will leave, pi evel at 645a m, connecting with trains from Philadelphia, first train from Meare: from (at Junction) —wil! stop at way sta tions arrive at Cumberland at 4 0’cloc& p.m 2d. The MAIL TRAIN leaves Camden Sta- tion wage £ (except Sunday) at $30 a.m, and reaches Wheeling by 4 a.m , connecting at Ben- ‘wood with trains for Columbus, Cincii , Day- ton Indianapolis, Lonisville, Cleveland, Toledo. Netroit, Chicago, St Louis, Cairo, and Interme- diate points. 3d. The EXPRESS TRAIN leaves dally at 7p. onnecting with express trains for Cin- cinnati, St. Louis, Cairo, Chicago, and interme- diate places The distance to Cincinnati and other central and southern places in the West, is Dearly 100 miles shorter than by anv other route "rhe time to these places 1s also unequalled. . us Ba; e checked through io Co.umbuy, Ciasinnatt Indianapolis, ard St. Louts «Soi es and Baggage transferred at all ts free poruRUUGH TICKETS will be soid to all the large towns in tke West, at the lowest porsibie rates, atthe Ticket Office, Camden Statlcn, and at Washington city. &a- A second-class car is attached to the Mail Train. Passengers fromjaltimore or Washington may view the entire road by daylight, by commodation or Mail ‘Train. and lying over at Cumberland or Oakland. They resume next cooicinns§ af the Express Train, woich leaves Cumberland at 2504.m.; and reaches Wheel- Ing at? p.m Passengers from Washiagton have ample time for meals at Washington Junction. This ts the only route by which Through Tick- ets and Baggage Checks can be obtained in Washington FOR WAY PASSENGERS ‘The Accommedation Train at 6 45, will stop at all stations east of Cumberland, and the Ex at stations between Piedmont, goirg west. Rast wardly the Mail Train leaves Wheeling et 7 15 a m., and Accommodation leaves Cumberland at 5.20, reaching Balttmore at5 45 p m. The FREVERICK TRAIN starts at 4 p.m, except Sunday) stopping at way stations Liaves *rederick at 9a m., arriving at Baltimore at 12 30 noon. The ELLICOTI’S MILLS ‘TRAIN leaves Camden Station at 6a m.and330p m. Leaves bilicott’s Mills at7 30a m,and7.30p m, ex cept Sundays. W. 8. WOUDSIDE, Jan 16-t¢ Master of Transportation. \HE STEAMER GEOKGE WASHING. ‘TON will depart at the follow- ing hours: Leave Alemandria 7,9, 11, 1%, 4. ja; ux, 5. Leave Washington $i, 10, nov li—d@ JOB CORSON, Captain. SRANCE & ALEXANDRIA RAILROA: a 8 5 PS Great Southern Mai! Line! er TwickK DAILY tA (SUNDAY NIGHTS EXCEPTED) Between Washington City and the South! VIA: ALEXANDRIA, GURDUNSVILLE, RICHMOND, DAN. VILLE GREENSBOROUGH,N.C. Leave Weshington at. oclock,A M Leave Washington a! “ rm Leave Alexandria at 2 A.M. Leave Alexavdria at, 2 PM OMNIBUSES and BAGGAGE WAGON: will be at the Wesbington Railroad it to con. vey PASSENGERS and BAG , Free 7 Sherge, to STEAMER GEORG > PA@E, for ALEXANDRIA,a dis ance of siz miles, at!owing ample time for ie Fere from Wcsuington to Richmond Fare ‘+ su Danvilie.... Fare ‘* we Greensborough Tickets procured 6a the boat. brpedition and Comfort are seoared by th Route, zsitica LiNEOP VIRST CLage RaiLRoa? rucw ALEXANDRIA TO DANVILLE. THROUGH PASSENGERS aad HAGGAE? tarried without cost tothe Depot of the Petersburg Rellroad. JAMES A. EVANS sel Agent, Alexandria, Va. THE REW YORK AND LIVERPCOL UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS, of fete SHIPS COMPRISING THIS LINE are the ATLANTIC. BALTIC... ADRIATIC. is % charpy #7 having been built by contract ex- Pressly for Government service, every care has been taken in their construction, as also in thet: engines, to insure strength and speed; and thelr accommodations for passengers are unequaled for elegance and comfort Price of © from New York to Liverpooi in first cabin, $139; in second do., 875. Krom Liverpool to New \ ork, 30 and 2 guiners. An oxpertenoed surgeon attached toeach ship. No berths can be secured until pald for. The shi of this line have improved water-tight bulk heads, and to avoid danger from ice will notcross the Banks north of 4% degrees, unti! after the Ist of August. PROPOSED DATES OF SAILING Brom New York. From Livcrpesi 1856. 1355. Wednesday. Wednesda: Weduesday. Wednesday. Wednesdey Wednesday Wednesda Wednesday. ‘Wednesday. Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Lb eneail a V ednesday. Wednesday Wednesday. Wednesday .., Dee 10 ay Dee. 4 anton Here tbo ee ‘er: htor ea to WARD K’ COLLINS & CO. 56 Wall street, New York. SHIPLEY & CO., Li Saturday . OWN 1. STEPREN KENNARD & OO., 47 Austia Friars, ion. B.@. WAINWRIGH® & CU., Paris. ‘The owners of these ships will not be account- able for gold, silver, bullion, s| Slows stones, or matéls, unless nme oY ladies signed therefor, and the value a en ; @KKAaT KEDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF BOOTS AND GAITEES [HAVE ON COMMISSION, FOR & PHIL- adelphia -ranu- facturer, a first rate at $5 or $6; aod a French Calf Patent rep ype fe at 50,48 good as an at $5; a firstrate Cal Gaiterat $2.50, these are the best goods that is (or ever were) sold in the District for the price; forthe root, ate nie see lor yourself. ‘Kerms positively cash. No extrs rout charged to offset bad debts. Call at the EW YORK HAT STORK, Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue. m 24-tf ANTHONY, Agent. PURE SILVER WARK. SOLID SILVER TEA SET: ‘Ss, SILVER FORE NS. SOLID SILVER WAITERS RD Ot OON* PITCHERS, GOBLETS, ¢ CUPS. ALSO. FANCY SILVER WAKE, suitable for WEDDING PRESENTS. ‘Hue above are all of our own manufacture, aud WARRANTED PURE. BRO. + . W. GALT & =e Ooi Penn's avenue. _BOV 19ett 20000 PEACH TREES. At ‘TEN DOLLARS PEB HUNDRED—FOR sale at my Nemey, near W ‘The above wisodyrels of fine growth, and’ fen Nan Saco enER EAL: EVERGREEN, X 00 28 tf 3 OBHUA PKIRCK. Proposals for Erec! the Marine Hospi at Coleus Illinois . Teearear Derastacx, Wasmtxatox, December 16, 1856 pre #4L3 WILL BE RECKIVED AT THIA dear ment until the 19h vay 0° February, A rVore " tions prepared at unts denarim. Bid proposals to be either tor the whole buslamg «r separate for -ir. terent kinds of work; bills ef parcels m ost in ever exse accom any ca h bid, with the omoont of cack kind of work, and the tota, amount carried owt; the department reserving the right to f-jret or acc ‘ept the prepo-als bereby invites, or any parte thereot, when it deems the interest of the United State re quires it; the departmeni also reserves the to -xelude the bids of any Hence li is just cause to believe will noc taithfully perform the contracts, or which they have atte: dto obta n by indirection; and ali bids when there shall be JArbe; in interest who do not join in the b de, and al: bids that upon investi-ation, are below @ tar price for the work. Bids will not be reerived in gross, ard no contract wul be awarded to a bidder unless details are furu- ished the d¢par ment of the prices of che differant kiads of work a ¢ materials, which sha’l be eubj. et to the revi-ion of the d+pariment, so that it may adopt the whole or a part of the bid, as the interest of the United Sta‘e« may require. Ninery percent of the amount of work done and mate! delivered, according '© contract price, (said amount to be ascertained by the estimate of an agent of the depar ment appointed for that pur- pose,) wil be paid from time to time as the work progresses ; and ten per cent. retained umil theeom- etion of the contract a-ceptance of the work, Se by the agent aforesaid, and be fort ited lu the event of non-fulflment of contract Contracts will be awarded only to master-build ars and Mechanics, and the assignment ther: 0, by consent of the Secre‘ary of the Treasuy, will be a forfeiture of the same acs popoeai must be accompani: é by a written guarantee, signed by two responsile persons, (cer tifie 11 be so by the United States disirict judge or attorney of the said district,) the sum of g5,00) tur the whole work, or of a propor iorate amown:, if for any part, that the bidder well whem required, it his proposal b> accepted, enter ino @ contract and bond, with proper and sufficient securitics, for ite faithful perfoman Form of bind and certificate ruished on applica: ation to the ce; anment. Plans, specificauons, aad working ings wii be ready after thiny days, when they cau be had on application ‘o the department. No bill will be considered unless it fully complies tn all respects with the requirements of this acvertis The proposals mast be sent to this depa~tmen addressed to the Secreva'y of the Treassry. snd vainly eudo-ved “ Proposals for the Geleau Maris c Hospital,” and will be epened at 19 o'clock am , of the last day named for receiving the same JAME2 GUIHKIE, Seer tary of the Troasery, dec 19-2awil MhFebdy vier cago for Erecting the ‘ ustom-House, ¢., at Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Treasury Derarturnr, Wasuineros, December 16, 1856, JROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT THIS d-pariment until the 16ch day«f February, a D., 1857, a* 9 o'clock, a mM, for We contruction of the Custom house, Post Office, aad Court-rooms authorized to be erected a! Port mouth, New Hamp. shire, according to the plans avd specrfic avons pre pared at this department ; :aid propor als to be either for the whole building or se;a ate tor different binds of work ; bills of parcels Must in every case ao- cempany each bid, with the amount of tach kind of work, and the Wa’ amount carried owt; the de pwtment rese ving the night to reject or accept the proposals here by invite d.or avy; arte thereot, when der interest of the United 8 atestequires it; sad at aleo reserves the right to exclude the of any per-on or persons who there is just cause to bell will not tathfully perform the coutragts, or which they lave a-te invted to cb-ain by indi uon; and ai bids when there ete ll be ya-ties 2 terest who ao not join in the bids, and aii bids the , upon investiga ion, are below afair price for us work, Bids will not be reerived in grose and ne contract will b+ awarded to a bidder unlese cetails are fur nished the department of the prices of the ottlerent kinds ct work and materiale, which vl all be sub ect to the revirion of the department, so that it may afopt the whole or art of the bid, as the interest ui the United 3'ates may require Ninety per cemi. of the amount of work done aud Mmater'ais delivered, according to contract price, sad amounts to be ascerained by the est.mate o! aa agent of the department appoiated for tbat pur pose.) will b> gad trom time to time as the work progresses ; und ten per cent retained anil the co m- pletion of uke contract and acceptance of the wor k, &c , by the azent aforeraid, and be forieited in the event of non-faifi ment of contact. Contracts wi! be awarded only to master builders and mectanics, and the assignment therge’, ¢ acet by conreni of the Secreiary of the Tra ury, will be 2 orfeivure of the same. ° ach proposal must be acce im anied by a writen gua-antes, signed by two respunr ble prison: titled to be so by the United Siaves di-trict o attornry of the said « istric!.) im the sum of $° v6o amount, i for the whole work,or of a Pp. Opor.iona. for any part, that the bidder will, wi ex is propo. al be accepted, enter imo a bond. with proper and sufficient secu faithful perto mance. Form of bond and certificate required wil! be fae Rishea on application to the depar. ment. Plans, specific ations, and working drawir gs wi'l be ready aiter thirty cays, when the y «au be haden Sppli ation to the deparimert. No bid will be considered unless it fully complies in all = éetails with the reguarements of this adrormer- ment. The propocals must be rent to this eet aidressed to the Secretary of the Treasur plainly endorsed “ Proposals for the Portsmouth Custom-house,” and will be opened at 10 o'clock, « M., of the last day named for receiving the sam: JAMES GUTHEIE. dec 19-2awtl6Febj Secretary of the Treasury. Proposals for Erecting the Post Office and “house at Windsor, Vermont. Treasvny Dersatexnt, 2 Wasntsorox, December 10, 1836. $ KOPOSALS WILL BF RECEIVED AT THIS department until the 16th duy ot Pebrurry, A. D. 1857, at 9 o’clock a.m, for the construcuon 0! the Post fice and Courthouse authorized to be erected at Windsor, Vermont ng to The pls and specific atious prepared a thos depar-toent proporals to be either for the whole building or se- parate for diferent kinds of work ; bills of varcele must in eVery case accompany «ach bid, with the: mount of each king of work, aud the to al amey carried out; the depariment re-erving Ue: rig) reject or accept the proporals hereby iuvind, onary partsthereof, when it deems the in United States requires it; the depanm serves the right to exclude the bids ot persons who there is just cause wo beri faithfully perform the contacts, or whic they a. Mpted toub ain by indirection ; and 4! bids wh there sha'l be parties in interest wie Co DOL fui the bids, and ail bids that, upen investization, a below a fair price for the work. Bids will not be received in gress, and no com tract will be awarded to a bidder uulessde aie are furnished the depariment of the prices of the dif ent kinds of work and ma’ Wwhoch st ali be rubject to the revision of We cry ariment, so thar it msy adopt the whole or part ef tue bid, terest of the United States may require. Ninety per cent. of the am vunt and materials delivered, according to saitamountte bs ascenamed by ty @ agent of the dey arrment: appomted pose ) will be paid trom time te im progresses, aud ten per cent. retained u pletion of the rontract aud accep aace of U * ac, by the agent avoreaid, and be tute ited in tue event of non fulfilment of cont, Con'racts will beawarded vai lier and mechan c ,ana cteof, ee pi Lt by conseut of the Secreiary ot che Tr asury, wei! efi forfieture of the ame, oa éi Each proposal must be aceompavied by @ written guarantee, signed by two responsibie persens, (ot Utied to be so by the United Stotes distriet tudge or attorney of herail district,) inthe sum of $5 006 for the whole work, or of a vroportienate amount, it 'Y Fart, tha “the bidder will. when required. ibis epted, enter intoa contract and bond. with proper and suff ieat securities, for its faithiu! performance. Porm of boi! and certificate required wil! be furn~ isted on a»pli:arion to the deparrment » *peciiica'iona, and working dawings wilt be nady after thirty days, when they .an be hat on appli ation to the depariument. No lit will be considered unless it fuily coup! ail its details with the reguivemeuts of this do ment. ‘The propo: ale muet be sent to this dey arimes aldremed the Sreriaey of the Tree wy, ant p'ainly endorsed ** Prowosals for the dor t Office ant Court house,” and will te Opened st 14 o'clock @ 40, of the 181+ 3y pamed tor » the seme JAMBS GUPHRL dec 30 9aw.16Peb! Secretary of Tres ANTHONY BUCHLY, UNDERTAKER Shop and Residence No. 303 Penn’ south side, between ¥th and 10'4 se AVING PROVIDE " Ler iy abanseeret ie ™“ and ell ecessary Conveniences properly conducting ‘le Ce ali talypropiee form the pubtio that be :s atthe shortest orders wuksant-4 to Lin, om ey er ts -