Evening Star Newspaper, February 19, 1857, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 11'h street, By W.D. WALLACH, and is served to subscribers by carriers at SLX AND A QU pont eae th te; ‘3 ser kages bos oe ail . To mail podem a. the aah scription one THREE DOLLARSANDFIF- TY CENTSa year in advance, TWO DOLLARS or six months, and UNE DOLLAR for three moaths; for less than three months at the rate of 124 cents a week. &F} SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. Evening Star. VOL. IX, SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS’ PRESENTS. = H. SMUOT, No. 119 SOUTH SIDE Bridge street, Georgetown, D.C , has received a grext Sang of usefal and seasonable GUUD3, to wbich he Invites the attention of both ladies and gentlemen who may wish to make a Christ- mas and New Years’ Present. EMBROIDERIES. Rich worked Cambric Sets (Collars and Sleeves) Do do Maslin do do Do de Muslin rt es — A great variety (low pric lo Worked Lines joa iia Linen do Rich worked Muslin Sleeves Black and white Lace Sets and Collars Worked Cambric and Muslin Bands Kmbroldered Linen 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 tinted Mous L’delaines Best Parts 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, Cambrte and Slik Pecket Handkfs Black and fancy Site Cravats, Scarfs and Ties Gents. Saawis, Merino and Woolen Scarfs Calldren’s Knit Talmas and Hoods Ladies, gents and boys’ Comforts. &e- With many other desirable goods, which will be sold low to cash or prompt customers dec 23- J. H. SMOOT Improved Sewing Machines. To which was granted the Highest Award of th is Exhibition, thereby receiving the World's Verdict of Superiorit “ HE IMPROVEMENTS IN PHIS Ma- caine hassimpliged them in many respects. and arecapal executingtwicetheamoun of wor a did formerly in any given time. They are without question tas only Machines ea- pable of sewing every variety cf goods pert shirt bosom or heavy trace for rea can sewn by any of these machines by asimplechange ef needic and thread tn such a manner that the elosest scrutiny cannot detect a fault. Manufacturers, planters and families will find them the only safe } nines to purchase, as they are bullt strong and durable, and act likely to get out of order. We have mackines with guages attached, fer ters, & binding hats, cap-froats. read, Cotton, Needles, &6., constantly , at the lowest rates. Persons desirous of information regarding Sew- lag Machines will please address 1. M. SINGER & CO., Se 185 Baltimore street. Baltimore. -B.—Weare pared to exchange these ma- ‘aimes for ol seh es of an king Terms lib- ‘20 have been Inducedto purchase © pretext of being indeed. STANDARD SILVEX WARE. 1 AM NOW MANUFACTURING PURE SIL- ver Spoons, Forks, Ladles, Butter, Fish, Pie Cake Ice Cream Knives, Sugar Shovels and Tose, Napkin Rings, Cream, Gravy, Mustard and Salt Spodns, &c , &c , on my own Premises, and do not palm off on the public Northern man- ufactared articles (which cannot always be re- Hed on as genuine) for my own, but every article made in my establishment can and will be war- ranted as above WATCHES AND JEWELRY Of every description. ant in great variety, con stantly on hand, and receiving fresh arrivals al- most every day fine (13 Ks) Geld Watches, from $20 to $250, and warranted correct tme- keepers. Coral, Gime>, Mosaic and plain Gold Bracelets, Pias and & t-rings, (in sets or by the single plece,) Goid Vest, fon, G ard, Chatalain and Neck Chains, Scals, Keys, Lockets, Charms, anda general assortmeut of goods usually kept in _a Jewelry Store Fine Watch Repairing done by an experienced and competent workman, and al! work warranted “— satisfaction at 333 Peansy!vania avenue. lec 24- H.O HOOD SHAWLS! SHAWLS:: A LARGE AND SELECT STOCK OF Stella and other styles of Shawls, suttable for the approaching Spring, now on hand, and will be soid at a very low price, by the subscriber, 214 Pean avenue, between 12th and 13th streets. 3-ol FRANK A. McGEE. pres ~ ~ !— CLOCKS !!!—Call the Great Clock Emporium, opposite Browns’ Hotel, and see thy gTealast cnnort ment of CLOOKS this side of New Yor! Good Clocks warranted for $1.50. Also. klads Clock Materials, Oils, Cords, B: Weights,&c The trade suppilet at prices. Cash or Clocks given in exchange for old Silver or Gold Watches. Also, good Watches forsale low. Call and see for yourselves, at J RUBINSON’S, 249 Pa _ opposite Browns’ Hotel. MILK AND CREA! re MILK AND CKE CHEESE, EGGS, HONEY, and VEGE- TABLES, constantly on band, in any quantities, from one of the best Dairy Farms in 4 aryland, at 455 10th street, near the avenue, by i _jan 4-im* H.N. ANDRUS. CITY UF KEUKUA (LOWA) BONDS. fr SUBSCRIBERS, AGENTS FOR THE sale of these Bonds, request the attention of persoas wishing t> make safe investments, to these secarities. They can be sold soas to pay 10 per ent per aanum interest. The Coupons are pay- able in New York, and also received in Payment of Taxes to the city of Keokuk ; and the Bonds are secared by am equal amouat of the stock of the Keokak and Fort Des Moines Railroad and my be couverted into sald stock at the option of the holder \Weregard them as one of the very best securities in the market PAIRO & NOURSE, feb5-im _ 15th street, oppo T easury Dept. COAL KE°T USDEK COVER, 2,2 lbs. to the Ton. jan 27-2m BUTTER, N2&wON HAND. THE BEST QUALITIES LN of Waite Ash, Red Ash aad h COAL. Warranted to give satisfaction. Del! free from dirt. Also, Hickory, Qak and Pine WOOD. T.3.& W.M. GALT. N. W. corner 12th and C streets, No si7, des 20-f one square south of ba avenue. BOOK BINDING. Corner Eleventh strest and Maryland avenue, maar the Smithsonian Institution. *DWARKD LYCETE RESPECTFULLY IN- 4 forms the subscribers to Brown’s Bible and Shatspesre, now just completed, that he is pre- pared to bind those works in a superior style of elegance, strength aad solidity, and upor much more reasonabie terms than caa be done in Halti- more, Philadelphia, or New York. A letter ad- drmsed to him (per post) willenable him to ex- bibit to the samp tied fm of bis style of binding. Every kind of Book Binding neatly ex- ecuted. sez7-6m $$$ me STOCK IN THE OLD DUMINION COAL CUMPANY, KANAWHA COUNTY, VIRGINIA, Sesscairrions WILL BE RECEIVED atthe Banking House of Chubb Brothers for the remaining stock of the above company, be- ing three huadred shares. The capital stock is $iv0,000 (dotlars,) of which $7000) has been sabscribed. The mines are now prepared for active operations, and 6 per ceat Interest wiil be Er antood upoa the stock now offered for sue. y the origigal stockholders, for the period of two years. Particulars in regard to the stock, and its pros- pects, will be made known upon application to CHUBB BROTHERS jan 27 PP DANDRIDGE, Agent. 20000 PEACH TREES. ATTE" DOLLARS PER HUNDKED—FOR sale at my Nu » near Washington. The above trees are ali'of ane growth, and Of the desi seivct fruit Also. agenerai assortment of ORNAMENTAL, EVERGKEEN, SHADE, and FRUIT FREES. con JOSHUA PEIRCE OFEe4 GLASSES SUrFanD cIgésR Boxes, fine Goods for Pressats, &c . at J McLAUGHLIN’s, No 20, between sth and 9h sts. ea jek pe Se) AND KE- ¢ largest stock In this cl'y. No betweed Sta aad 9*h streets 7 is jan 90-06 .J.McLAUGHLIN & co ORAS ae AND ALEXANDRIA RAiL. Bonds for sale by RIGGS & CU, jra - ALE tail, TO ALL THAT VALUE THEIR SIGHT wise TO CALL THE APT to all that suffer NTION With defective sight, caused by sickness, and particularly from njudie fousty select ris lasses ic: to his superior Spectr LES and GLASHES carefully pl by himself to a true s; cal aecuracy, and bril- \fant transparency, suited precisely and benefi- cially to the wearer according to the concavity or convexity of the ioe Very numerous are the {ll effects caused to the precious organ of sight from the commencement of using glasses in not Lge peer sulted, by the use of an Optometer ; an Sat of many yours enchies im to meas- ure the focal disease of the , and such glass- es that are absolately requ will be furnished with ion and sat tion. JOHN TOBIAS ackn es the libe- ral encout ent pe 4 obtained, an rther solicits the patronage oft that have not yet availed themselves of his aid Persons that cannot conveniently call, by send- ing the in use, and state how many inch- es they can read this print with their spectacles, = supplied with such as will improve their sl ‘nnumerable testimonials to be seen; and ref- erences given to many who have derived the greatest ease and comfort from his glasses. Circulars to be had gratis, Gis Office, No. $12 SEVENTH STREET, Odd Fellows’ Hall, ur stains. ree doors from NoRvoux, September 7, 1854. Sir—The 8; les you made for me suit very well, and seem to have improved my sight more than any other I have lately tried. LITT. W. FAZEWELL. L have tried a pair of Spectacles obtained from Mr. Tobias, and find them of great assistance to my sight, and neering ith his description of the focus. 1 recommend him as a skill op- tielaa. HENRY A. WISE, Having been induced by a friend to visitthe cs- tablishment of Mr. Tobias for the pur; of try- ing his sissecs s furnished i, m with a palr slightly color blue, which have afforded the eee a — than any I have ever tried. y it, 01 nally ve ‘was thlured by wats, nad resaiog at Aight, fre. — to a very late hour; but with the ald of ese glasses 1 can study almost as late as ever, and that too without the Ihave previously suffered. JOHN WILSON ‘Late Commissioner Gen’l Land Oise, December 11, 1855, Lhave used Mr. Fobias’s Spectacles fer thres @r four months, and take = 9 gray im say- ing that I am much pl them. [ have been much benefi boa May Sth, 1356. GZDOR. P. SCARBURGA. — I was recommended to Mr. John Tobias as s skillful optician; and as i have eyes of remark- able rity, I was gratified to find that Mr. Tobias seemed to comprehend them by inspec- ton and some slight measurement, and he has made mea palr of Spectacles that suits me ad- te A. P. BUTLER. July 11, 1856. WILMINGTON, N.C., Jan. 27, 1854 Mr.J.Topias: Dear Sir—I am happy to say that the Spectacles wiich J obtained from you last week are entirely satisfactory. Froman inequal- ity In the visual Mk of my eyes, I have hereto- found t dificuity in getting glasses of the Proper focal distance. It affords me pleasure to state that, by the ald of your optometer, this diffi- culty has been happily obviated so thatthe glasses a furnished me are decidedly the best a pted jo my eyes on aek 1 have Mia = used. Very respectfully. yours, . B. DRANE, ector of St James’ Parish. DEraRrMEnt oF INTERIOR, May 7, 1855. From natural defects and the unequal range of my eyes, I have been compelled to use glasses for several years. 1 have tried different opticians without obtaining glasses perfectly fitted to my eyes. Four months since Mr. Tobias made two pairs especially for me, which I bave found to serve me sia & = the use of his optometer he is enabled to adapt Glasses minutely to thecye. 1 most cheerfully recommend Mr. Tobias to all having occasion to use glasses. and bear my test!- mony as to hi skill as an optician. HENRY £. BALDWIN, Assist. Seo’y to sign Land Warrants, P. S._OPERA GLASSES of — var! TELESCOPES & MICROSCOPES, WATC MAKER GLASSES, and many other articles in - —_— very low prices constantly on hand. v v PRUTECTION AND INDEMNITY FROM LOSS BY FIRE! FIRE, MARINE, AND INLAND INSURANCE. Authorized Capital and Surplus...$1,368,151 13, FARMERS AND MECHANICS’ INSUB- ANCE CO., OF PHILADELPHIA. Office northwest corner Pennsylvanta avenue and 17th street, Washington City, D. C. DIRECTORS, Hon. Thos. B. Florence, Charles Dingee, oe fi. Armstrong, Thomas Manderfield, Charles A. Rubicam, Edward R. Helmbold George Helmbold, P. Carroll Brewster, James E. Neall, Iseac Leech, Jr. THOMAS B. FLORENCE, President, BOWAED RB. HELMBOLD, Secretary. LOCAL 2URVEYORS. Noo a Welter, No. 597 D street, opposite City all. Jno. M. Thoraton corner Firat ctreetand Virginia avenue, Isiand. James Williains, No.2 Four-and.a-halfatreet, Joun Riggles, No. 501 Tairteenth sect, below Pennsylvania avenue. MARINE SURVEYOR. Capt. J.P. Levy, Nu. 387 Pennsyivania avenue, opposite National Hotel. GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT. Joha Thomazon. The business of this Compan vorably with the Moct succomfel: tions in the United States. From the lst day of August, 1855, in five months. up to lst January, 1356, the premiums received amounted to the large sum of one hundred and — thousand, one hundred and fifty-one dollars, with only a hundred and sixty-six dollars looses reporter With these evid of success and good man- agement, the direc feel justified in soliciting a share of public patronaze, believing that the aceu- rity offered is ample. and thatall fair claims will be justed Moreaccording to equity than Lega! techni- calities. will compare fa of similar institu. The com: is prepared to iasne policies net loss or om oon DWELLINGS, FURNI- TUR MILLS, MANUPACTORIES, WARE OUSES, all descriptions of BUILDINGS, and their contents, or ail kinds of MBRCHANDISE, transported by VESSELS, STEAMBOATS, CA- NAL BOATS, RAILZOADS, and the usual con- veyances to or from any portion of EUROPE and AMERICA, and onthe hulls of STEAMBOATS navigating the western waters. The rates of premium will be as low as other companies, and in fixing them eve improvement in construction and arrangement will be taken into consideration. All losses speedily adjusted and promptly paid. Office northwest curner Pennsylvania avenue and br hp Trance may alse be eFect 5 North cest corner Walnut and Second Streets, Peis: de.pca, aad in other principal cities of the United States by authorized officers of the company, je 14-lyt tiAYS! HATS (HONSTANTLY ON -/ supply of BEEBE’S NEW YORK STYLES. together with TAY LOR’S HATS, of BALTI- MORE. The best black dress HATS got up in the latest style for $3.50, as good as those usually sold at $5; and a good fashion- able fat at $3, worth $4; and a first-rate Hat, #2 30. ‘The best materials and the best workinanship is omelet to produce a $6 Hat, which is sold for $3.50. We doa cash business, meet with no los- ses, but ve each customer full value for his NB A Flowers. ND A FULL elt Hats unusually iow. it for Driscoll’s Balm of a Thousand ice 25 cents per ANTHONY, 7th street, near Pa. ayenuc, Agent x se 26_ fora New York Hat Company. —_—$——$—————— OE SECOND-HAND MELODEONS, BUT 3 in use a short time, for sale or rent, very low, at our great Plano Store, between 9th and 10th yy JOHN F. ELLIs. OFFICIAL. Tagasvrr Department, Nov. 29, 1856. Notice is hereby given to helders of stock of the loans of the United States, that this department will purchase the same until the 3d of March next, untess the sum of $1,500 000 shail be previously obtained, and will 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 ven- dor, the following rates of premiam on caid stocks: For the stock of 1842, a premium of 10 per cent. For the stock of 1847 1848, a premium of 16 per cent; and for the stock of 1850, commonly called Texas Indemnity Stock, a premium of 6 per cent. Certificates of stock tranemitted to the depart- ment, under this notice, must be assigned to the United States, by th= party duly entitled to receive the proceeds. If sent between date hereof and the Ist day of January next, the current half year’s in terest must be assigned by the present stockholder, or it will be payable as heretofore, and a corres- ponding deduction be male trom! the amount pay- able for the stock. Payment for the stocks so assigned and tranemit- ted will be made by drafts on the Assistant Treasu- rersat Boston, New York, or Philadelphia, at the option of the parties entitled to receive the money, which should be expressed in the letters accompa nying the certificates. JAMES GUTHRIE, Secretary of the Treasury. dec 1—dt3dMarcht BANKING HOUSE CHUBB BROTHERS. EPUSITS.— DEPOSITS RECELVED AND Checks an without charge. Drafts on the northern seaboard cities received on Deposit at par, and Exchange on sald Cities furnished to de- positors without charge. * INTEREST ON Derosits.—Interest will b> a’- lowed on Deposits at such rates as may be agreed upon. DEPosits In VIRGINIA AND UNCURRENT Mo- Ney.—Weposits in Virginia and other Uncurrent Money received to be checked for, payable in same funds, or in specie, we charging the regu- lar Exchange. Discounts —Notes, Drafts, and Blils of Ex- change will be discounted. and Loans made on Stocks, Bonds, and Securities, at the market Tate. Letrers oy Crepit.—Letters of Credit will be furnished, negotiable in the different Cities of the United States,on Deposit of Money or Collat- erals, and interest allowed !i Money is deposited, and charged if Collaterals, on such terms as may be ‘agreed. upon TRAVELING BiLLs oF FxcHanox.—Travelers will be furnished with drafts in such sums as may be desired negotiable in the diferent Cities of the Union. BILLs AND LETTERS OF CREDIT ON ENGLAND IRELAND AND Evropr —Bilis of Exchange and Letiers of Credit on England, Ireland and Eu- Tope, furnished at the market rate for Exchange, in sume to suit. Bonps, Stocks, &c.—Bonds, Stocks, and Se- curities paying from 6 to 12% cent , always for sale, or bought in the different Cities at a com- mission ofa ¥ %@ cent. Where Stocksare bought upon orders, we reserve the right to eall for a de- posit of 10 % cent. on the cost. Bonds or Stocks Will be ordered by telegraph. RaiLroap, City, a p Stats Bonps —Rall- road, City, and State Bonds can be placed in our hands for’ negotiation either in this ‘country or Europe. Ruilrocd Irom purchased for cash or with Bonds. Lanp WaRRANTS.—Land Warrants bought at the market rates All Warrants sold by us are gucrantced inevery respect Land Warrants located on commission. Land Warrant quotations regularly furnished if requested. Warrants will be forwarded to Western Houses on orders, or sent for sale on commission to re- sponsible parties Rav Estats amp Insvrances.—Real Estate bought and sold, and Insurances eifected. CLAIMs ON THE UNITED Statas, Court oF Crains, CONGREsSs —Claims on the United States, before the Court of Claims or Congress. intrusted to us, will be prosecuted by able and Prompt attorneys. CHUBB BROTHERS, Jan 27 Opposite the Treasury. GREAT GIFT BOOK STORE, UNDER DEXTER’S HOTEL. An Immense assortment ef New Books will be opened This Day, AND AN ENTIRELY NEW LIST OF PRESENTS Will be distributed to our patrons hercafter. 1 eric OF CONGRESS, CITIZENS. and STRANGERS will find our stock of Books worth their attention. It isthe largest and most valuable assortment ever opened in this city, comprising Standard and Miscellaneous Works in all the departments of Ancieat and Modern ‘clence, Literature, and Art. Aiso, all the latest Publications, Annuals of the Season, Bibles, Prayer Books, New Editions of the Po- ets, &c., &c , in Turkey Morocco, Antique, Vel- vet, and other rich and superb Bindings, ele- gantly illustrated. A PRESENT, worth from 25 Cents to $100, will be given (im mediately after the sale) to every purchaser of a Book for which we receive $1 or more. 19"5 per cent of all our net receipts will be laced in the hands of His Honor the Mayor of Warnington to be distributed for the benefit of the Poor of the city. Atthe Old Stand, under Dexter’s Hotel, sign of the Red Flag. jan 8-tf J. PHILBRICK, Agent. Rectifying Establishment. HE UNDEKSIGNED TAKES THIS method of informing Mquor dealers that he has fitted up aRECTIF YING ESTABLISH- MENT in this city, and is now pre; te sup- ly all those who may favor him with their cus- om. He has on hand a large stock of Israndies, Gin, Wines, and Old Whiskeys, which he can sell at as low a figure as they can be purchased for either in Baltimore or Phi phia. B. The subscriber has also on hand, a large lot of Foreign and Domestic aS PETER FEGAN, No. 95 Loulslana avenue, near 10th st. Jan 14-6m* _—$$<$<<—<—$> Ne. 367 Pa ave., oppesite National Hetel. JONAS P. LEVY, IMPORTER AND DEALER IN FINE WINES, BRANDIES, GROCERIES, AND CIGARS H‘s IN STORE A VERY CHOICE A3s- sortment of Champagne in quarts and pints, IXL; and Tresan de Bausey, and other desirable Brands; Brandy in cask and bottles, Vintage 1777 to 1840; Rums of all kinds; Whiskeys 1840 to 1858 ; Holland Gin of all kinds; Claret Wines of all brands Burgund| do do Seteme aa do do Sherry do do Maderla do do Port do do German do do Hock do do a se do om etry io = do English Ale and Porter of all brands Cigars do do Cordials do do Cross & Blackwell’: London Pickles and Preserves of all kinds Coffee, Sugar, Teas, &c., &c 367 Penn avenue, opposite National Hotel. jan 23-ly JONAS P. LEVY. DANCING, SECOND AND LAST QUARTER. ROF.H.W.MUNDER, RESPECTFULLY announces 'o ee —_ ublic generally, that bis second and Jas! Teastes ‘wiil commence from the ist to the ith of February. Ali that wish to prepare forthe Grand May Festival, w do, well to enter their names immediately. ‘The Fancy Dinces this season, will far excel any that has ever been introduced in this city by himself or any other teacher. His agreeable Solrees, which has been #0 ex- tensivel) ized this season, will continue eT. EDNESDAY EVENING, (weather per mitting) until further notice. jan 234w WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1857. ~ NO. 1,277. HORSES, CARRIAGES, HARNESS, &c., FOR SALE. A gentleman, soon to leave the city, offers at private sale— An elegant pair of bby CARRIAGE HORSES, half brothers, of Eclipsi stock 6 and 7 yearsold, over 16 hands high, fast travellers, of splendid style and action, suited to all harness and the sad- ale, without fault or blemish, and believed to have no equals in the District. An extra HORSE, closely mating and used al- ternately with the above ; A A of tee stock. 7 years old, sound and id, and suited to all harners, particularly valuable asa single family horse A beautiful BAY MARE, of Messenger rtock 5 years old, 15 hands high, of great speed and bottom, sound and kind, and remarkably fineas a ladies’ saddle horse. A stylish FAMILY COACH, nearly new, cost A handsome FAMILY CARRIAGE, nearly new, suitab'e for summer and winter, cost $950 A LEATHER-TOP BUGGY, of handsome style, nearly new, cost $259 Asset of elegant DOUBLE HARNESS, used but a few times, cost $150 Lot of DOUBLE and SINGLE HARNESS, Saddles, Bridles, &c Only such as are willing to pay fair price need apply. Enquire at this cflice. feb 16-2awif NATIONAL EATING HOUSE. Corner of 6th streetand Pennsylvania avenue. des PROPRIETORS OF THIS OLD, weil known, and popular establish- ment beg leave to remind the citizens gen. veg Sheree omnes visiting the metropolis. that their larder 1s well supplied daily with every variety and lee! of the season, such as OYS- TERS, TERRAPINS, DUCKS, BIRDS, and GAME OF ALL KINDS, together with all the substantials. Our bar is well socked with the cholcest Wines and Liquors of all kinds Dinner ‘end hide Gane! Parties served as usual in the most approved style and at short notice. Meals furnished at ali hours, day or night, and Board at moderate rates We have also Furnished Roomsard accomme- dations for lodgings, and Parlors for the accom modation cf guests and parties. Families supplied as usual with Soup, O ters, &ec WM. COKE & CHAS. MALORD, feb’Il-eolm Proprietors CHAUNCEY WARKGISER, WATCH MAKER, N°: 4x STREET, SIGN OF THE LARGE and small Watch with Chain, near Shilling ton’s Periodical Depot, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 4}¢ street WATCHES, JEWELRY. SILVER WARE. WATCH REPAIRING, &c. Chronometers, Repeating Watches, Duplex, Mantle Clocks, Lever, ich and Horizontal, fllver Ware Musical, and REPAIRED. JEWELRY AND SILVER WARE made to order. U7 Removed from 370 Penn’a avenue, Browns Hotel, to the above location “ea noy 4-e03m C. WARRINER 2 eek icon rica LASKETS AND CUMFORTS,.—JUST received and on sale— 2 bales superior heavy and low priced Blankets 1 do large and warm quilted Comforts Also, in store a superior assortment of Bed Quilts Sheetings, pillows and bolster case Linens and Cottons Table Damasks in pieces, and Cloths, all s!zes Table Napkins, Overlays and Doylies matching English and French Wine or Dessert Cloths. CLAGETT, DODSON & CO., No 4 Market Space, Dealere in all kinds CARPETINGS, OIL- CLOTHS, MATTINGS, RUGS. MATS, DRUGGETS, CURTAIN MATERIALS cn ether HOUSE-FURNISHING DRY GOODS. Teb G-eo2w M AKTIN'S WHISKEY.—-50 BARRELS Martin’s Kentucky Whiskey just received, and for sale by fe li-steo BARBOUR & SEMMES. W.B DAYTON. W. W. HACKNEY. MAUBRNEY & DAYTOR, Real Estate and General Land Agercy, Owana Cir, N. T. feb 11-Tu&F4m Proposals for Erecting the Marine Hospital Be at St. Marks, Florida. Treasury DerartTMent, Wasnixetox, December 27, 1856 f boo WILL BE RECEIVED AT iiiis department until the 25th day of February, A D 1857, a. 12 o'clock, non, fur the construction of the Marne Hesrital authorized to be erected at St. M » Florida according to the plans and specifi ca’ prepared at this departmeut; said propcsais to be either for the whole building or separate for the different kinds of work; bills of parcels must in every case accompany cach bid; with the amount of each kind of work, and the total amount carried out; the department reset Ving the right to reject or accepi the proporals hereby invited, or any parts thereof, when it deems the interest of the United States re- quires it; the departinent also reserves the rgit to exclude the b'd of avy person or persons who there is just cause to believe will not faithfully perfo mthe contiact , or which they Lave attempted to cbtain by indirection; and all bids when there stall e pas ties interested who do notjoin in the bids, aad ail bivs tha’, upon investiga:ion, are below a fair price for the work. Bids will not bereceived in gross, and no contract will bs awarded to a bidder unless details are tuc nished the department of the prices of the different kinds of wors and materials, which shall be subject to the revision of the depariment, so that it may adopt the whole or part of the bid, as the interest of the United states may reqni e. Ninety per of the amount of work done and materials delivered, acecrding to contract price, (said am sunt to be ascertained by ths estimate efan f hedepartment, appointed fir that purpose,) aid from time to ime, as the work pro- gres es, aid ten per cent. retained until the comple- tion of the contract, and acceptance of the work, &c., by the agent af resaid, and be forfeitedin the event of non-fulfitment of contract. Con‘racts will be awarded only to master- builders and mechanics, and the assignin: nt thereof, except by consent of the Secretary of the Treasury, will be a forfeiture of the same. Each pcopoea! must be accompanied by a written g arantee, signed by two responsible persons, (cer tified to be 8» 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 prop rtionate amount, tf for any fart, that the bidder will, when required, if his proposal be accepted, enter into acontractand bond, with proper and sufficient securities for its faithiul mance. 'm of bond and certificate required will be fur- nished on application to the depariment. . Plans, specifications, and working drawings can be had on acplication to the department. No bid will be considered unless it fully com; all its details with the requirements of this ment, The proposals must be sent to this depar!ment, addressed to the Secretary of the Treasury, and plainly endorsed * Proposals for the Marine Hospital at St. Marks, Fla ,” and w I! be opened at oneo’clock, Pp. m., ofthe last ¢ay named for receiving the same, JAMES GUTHRIE, dec 29-3tawtFeb25t Secretaryofthe Treasury. LMANACK DEL’ILLUSTRATION for ie aris ba do; Comique do; Pour Rire do; De France do; de la Mere Gigogne do; du Marin; Astrologiguedo; du Magicien des Sa lons do; du Magazin Piltoresque do.Numerously illustrated. Price 15 cents each. Imported from Parts by FRANCK TAYLOR. reper lies in vertise- feb 13 EW BUUKS.—MAGDALEN HEPBUKN, by Mrs. Olyphant; Uenry Lyle, by Mise &. Mi t, daughter of Capt.M.; the T'wo Lovers, or a Ststers Devotion, by author of Twin Sisters; Don Bernardo’s Daughter, by W. H. Ainsworth. 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BY SOLOMAN HOWERT. ‘* That looks bad,’’ exclaimed farmer White with an expressive shake of the head, as he rden and broken down assed a neglected fence, in one of his daily walks. ‘* Bad enough,” was the reply of the com- panion to whom the remark was addressed ‘‘Neighbor Thompson appears to be running down hill pretty fast. 1 can remember the time when everything around his little place was trimmed tid “It is quite the contrary now,” returned * House, out buildings, and grounds ail show the want of the master’s Tam afraid Thompson is in the down- the farmer. care. ward path ’’ ‘‘He always appeared to be a steady, in- dustrious man,” rejoined the second speaker “(IT have a pair of boots on my feet at this mo- ment of his make, and they have done me good service.’”’ “I have generally employed him for my- self and family,’’ was the reply, “ and I must confess that he is a good workman; but, nev- ertheleer, I beliove I shall step into Jack Smith's, this morning, and order a pair of bbots that I need. I always make it a rule never to patronize those who appear to be betind hand. There is generally some risk in helping those who do not help runnin themselves.’” “Very true; and as my wife desired me to see about a pair of shoes for her this morning. I will fellow your example and call upon Smith. He is no great favorite of mine, how- ever—an idle, quarrelsome fellow.”’ “And yet he seems to be getting ahead in the world,” answered the farmer, and 1 am willing to give him a lift. rand at the butcher’s—step in with me for a moment, I wiil not detain you ’’ : At the butcher’s they met the neighbor who had been the subject of their previous con- versation. He certainly presented rathor a shabby appearance, and in his choive of meat there was a regard to economy which did not escape the observation of farmer White Af ter a few passing remarks, the poor shoemaker took his departure, and the butcher opened his account book with a somewhat anxious air, saying, as he charged the bit of meat: “I believe it is time that neighbor Thomp son and I come to a settlement. Short ac- counts make long friends.” “No time to lose, I should say,’” remarked the farmer. “Indeed! Have you heard of any trouble neizhbor White?” ‘No, I have heard nothing; butaman has the use of his own eyes, you know; and I never trust any one with my money who is evidentiy going down hill.” “Quite right; and I will send in my bill thisevening I have only delayed on account of the sickness thé poor man has had in his family all winter. suppose he must have run behind hand a little, but still I must take care of number one.’? ‘* Speaking of Thompson, are you?’’ ob- served a by-stander, who appeared to take an interest. ‘‘Gotng down bill, is he? I must look out for myself, then. He owes mo quite a enug sum for leatbor. I did intend to give him another month's credit; but, on (he whole, I guess the money would be ascafe in my own pocket.’” Here the four worthies sepasated, each with his mind filled with the affairs of neighbor Thompson, the probability thathe was going down hill, and the best way of giving him a ush. 4 In another part of the little village similar scenes were parsing ‘I declare !”’ exclaimed Mrs. Bennett, the dress maker, to a favorite, asshe hastily with- drew her head frcin the window whence she had been guzing on the passers-by, “if there is nct Mrs. Thompson, the shocemaker’s wife, coming up the steps with a parcel in her hand She wants to engage me to do herspring work, I suppose, but I think it would be a venture Every one says they are runuing down hill, and its a chance if Lever get my pay.” “She always has paid us promptly,” wae the reply. “True; but that was in the days of her prosperity. I cannot pfford to run any risks.” The entrance of Mrs. Thompro1 prevented further conversation. She was evidently sur- prised at the refusal of Mrs Bennett to do any work for her, but as great pressure of business was pleaded as an excuso, there was nothing to be said, and she 2oon took leave. Another application proved equally unsuccessful It was strange how iusy tho village dress-makars had suddenly become On her return home, the poor shoemaker’s wife met the teacher of a small school in the neighborhood, where two of her children at tended. ‘ Ah! Mrs. Thompson, I_ am glad to see you,’’ was the salutation. ‘ I was about call- ing at your house. Would it be convenient to settle onr little account this afternoon ?”’ ‘* Our account !’’ was the surprised reply “Surely, the term has not yet expired!” * Only half of it, but my present rule is to collect my money at that time. Itis a plan which many teachers have adopted of late ” ‘I was not aware that there had been any change in your rules, and I have made ar- rangements to meet the bill at the usual time. I fear it would not bein my power to do eo sooner.’” The countenance of the teacher showed great disappointment, and as she passed on in a different direction, she muttered to herself: “Just asTexpected. I shall never get a cent. Everybody says they are going down hill. I must get rid of the children in some way. PerhapsI may get o pair of shoes or two for payment for the half quarter, if I manage right, but it will never do to go on in this way.’” A little discomposed by her interview with the teacher, Mrs. Thompson stepped into a grocery to purchase some trifling article of family stores “The ittle account against you Will it be convenient for Mr Thompson to settle it this evening?’’ asked the civil shopkeeper, as he produced the desired article ‘Ts it his usual time for settling?’ was again the eurprised inquiry. . i ** Well, not exactly, but money is very tight just now, and I am anxious to get in all that isdze me In future, I intend keeping short accounts. Here is your little bill, if you would like to iook at it. I will call around this evening. It’s but a small affair.’’ . “Thirty dollars is no small sum to us just now,”’ thought Mrs. Thompson, as she thought- fully pursued her way towards home ‘Tt seems strange that all theee payments must be met just now, while we are struggling to recover from the heavy expenses of the winter. I cannot understand a wg lier perplexity was increased upon fiadi; her bead with two bills in his hand, sf a countenance expressive of anxiety and con- cern. “Look, Mary,’’ he gaid, as she entered. “Here are two unexpected calls for money— one from the doctor, and the other from the dealer in Jeather from whom I purchased my last stock. They are both very urgent for immediate payment, although they have al- ways been willing to wait a few months until I could make arrangements to meet their claims. But misfortunes never come single, and if a man once gets a little behind hand, trouble seems to pour in upon him.’” . “ Just so,”” replied the wife. ‘‘ The ueigh- bors think we are going down hill, and every one is ready to give us a push; here are two more bills for ree cena the grocer and u m the teacher. heghy oaphemnel by a knock at the door, and the appearance of 5 led who presented a atly folded paper an iP) = earn he butcher’s account, as I live!’ ex: But I have an er- THE WEEELY STAR, This excellent Fam!ly and News Journal—con- tatning a greater variety of interesting reeding than can be found in any cther—is published om Saturday morning. Sitgie copy, TERMS. per annum... st eteeeeeesee SL UO? Casz, INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. U7"Single copies (1n wrappers) can be procured at tue Counter, immediately after issue Paper Price—Turer Curse, i iy PostMastxrs who act as agents will be allowed cent 2 commission of twenty per bi ——_ claimed the astonished “What is to be done, Mary? So money to be paid out, and very little coming in ; of my best customers have left me, alt my work has always given satisfaction [: I could only have as much employment as usual, and the usual credit allowed me, I could soon satisfy these claims; but to meet them now is impossible. and the acknowledgment of my in- ability will send us still furthes om the down- ward path.’’ “We must do our best and trust in Provi- dence,’ was the consolatory remark of his wife, asa second knock at the deor aroused the fear that another claimant was about to appear. ut the benevolent countenance of Uncle Joshua, a rare but ever welcome visitor, sented itself. Seating himself in the comiort- able chair which Mary hastened to hand him, he said, in his somewhat eccentric but friendly manner: “Well, good folks, I understand that the world does not go quite as well with you as formerly. What is the trouble ?”’ ‘There need be no treuble, sir,’’ was the reply, “‘if man would not try to add to the afilictions which the Almighty sees to be Beces- sary for us. The winter wasa trying one— we met with sickness and misfortunes, which we endeavored to bear with patience. Ail would now go well, if those around me were not “adyaaormaae to push me into the downward path ’’ *‘ But there lies the difficulty, friend Thomp- son. This is a selfish world ; everybody, or» at least pen majority, care only for number one. If they see a poor neighbor going down hill, their first thought is whether it will af- fect their own interests, and provided they can secure themselves, they care not how soon he goes to the bottom The only way is to keep Up appearances—show no signs of going be- bindband, and all will go well with you.” * Very true, Uncle Joshua; but how is this to be done? Bills which I did not expect to be called upon to meet for the next three months are pouring in upon me; my best cus- tomers are jeaving me for a more fortunate rival—in sbert, I am on the brink of ruin, and nought but a miracle can save me *° ‘A miracle which is very easily wrought, then, I imagine, my good friend What is the amount of these debts which press so heavily upon you; and how soon, in the common course of events, could you disch them?’’ “ They do not exceed one hund dollars,’” replied the shoemaker; “and with my usual run of work I could make all right in three or four month:.”’ ‘“We will say six,’’ was the answer. “I will advance you one hundred and fifty dol- lars for six months’ Pay every cent that you owe, and with the remainder of the mo- ney make some slight addition or improve- ment in your shop or house, and put every- thing about the grounds in its usual neat or- der. Try this pian for afew weeks, and we will see what effect it has upon our worthy neighbors. No, no, never mind thenking me. 1 am only trying a little experiment on human nature. [ know you of old, and have no doubt that my money is safe in your hands.” Weeks passed by. The advice of uncle Joshua had been followed, and the change in the shoemaker’s prospects was indeed wonder- ful. He was now spoken of as one of the most thriving men in the village, and many mar- vellous stories were told to account for the sudden alteration in his affairs. It was gen- erally agcced that a distant relative had be- queathed to him a legacy which bad entirely relieved him cf his pecuniary difficulties. Old customers and new ones crowded in upon him ‘hey had never before realized the beauty and durability cf his work. The lite buccher selected the best pieces of meat ‘or his inspection, as he entered, and was to tally indifferent as to the time of payment. The dealcr in leather called to inform bim that bis best hides awaited his orders The teacher accompanied the children home to tea, and spoke in high terms of their improvement, peenens them among ber best scholars he dress-inaker suddenly found herself free from the great press of work, and ina friendly note expressed her desire to oblige Mrs. Thompeon in any way in her power “Just as I expected,” exclaimed Uncle Joshua, rubbing his hands exultingly, as the grateful shoemaker called upon him, at the expiration of six .uonthe, with the mone: which bad been loaned inthe hour of need. “ Just as L expected. A strenge world! They are ready to push a man up hill, if he seems to be ascending and just as ready to push him down, if they fancy that his face is turned that way. In future, neighbor Thompson, let everything around you wear an air of pros- perity, aud you will be sure to prosper.”’ And with a satisfied air. uncle Joshua placed his money i is pocket-book, ready to meet sume other claim upon his benevolence, whilst he whom he had thus befriended, with light steps and cheerful countenance, returned to his happy home. Picture or A Goop Wirz —Will our young sparks who are pleased to think ofa wifeasen elegant ploything, intended only to dress and dance, visit and spend money, please look at the following picture of a good wife, drawn by the pencil of Solomon.—Prov. XXXI r¢) Verse 10 Behold a virtuous woman, for her price is above rubies. 12. She riseth with day and prepareth breakfast for her household; yea, before the sun has risen she hath her maidens at work. 13 She seeketh wool and flax, and Iayeth her hand willingly to the spindle, while her right hand meriily turneth the wheel 14 She locketh well to the y of her fam- ily. and eateth not the bread of idieness 16. By her industry her cheeks are made ruddy like the rose of Sharon, yea, her nerves are strengthened, so that when she heareth talk of hysterics, she marveleth thereat. 17. Her house is the habitation of neatness, so that the heart of her husband is refreshed when he enters inte her chamber. 18 She maketh five linen and selleth it, and delivereth much fine cloth to the mer- chants. 19. Her husband isknown in the gates b the fineness of his apparel, for she make’ him clothes ofsilk and purple. 29 Her children rise up and call her bies- sed, her husband also, and he praiseth her. Scarncet Fever.—The bills of mortality in almost all the large cities continue to attest thea'arming prevalence of this frightful scourge of the young, and even the smaller towns and rural dtstricts seem to be unusually affected. We do not open a paper hardly that is not freighted with the burden of ca- lamity, and the daily reports in our own midst » aimonish us that we are not exempt from a share in the een cere a oe a t the annual recurrence - tiga gern season has bafiled the skill of the medical profession, and the present winter it seems to have arrived at & climax Three and even more children in some quarters fall victims to the scourge in a single family, and instances are not rare of its commu) nto adults. And not only is the fatality occasion- ed by this fearful disease most distressing, but even when the unfortunate sufferer escapes with his life he is frequently left with injured sight or hearing In view of there sad facts we can only repeat the warning to be diligent in all possible precautions. ta “ Tsay, old boy!” cried Paul Pry, to an excavator, whom hoespied at the bottom of a yawning gulf, “‘ what are ue igri there?”’ *‘ A big hole,”’ the old boy repl' Paul was not to be put off in this fash’ eed “ What are you going todo with the hole? he asked. “Going to cut it up into small holes,” rejoined the old boy, and; retail them to farmers for gate poste.