Evening Star Newspaper, March 11, 1857, Page 1

THE EVENING STAB is PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (EIOEPT SUNDAY) AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Corner of Pennsylvania avenise and Lith strest, By W.D- WALLACE, DOLLAES AND FIF- atearevens sater eres ponte for leas than three months at the rate of 12 cents a week. 17" SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT, DENTISTRY. DR. STEPHEN BALLY, Office Ne. 195 Peunsylvania Avenue Three doors from 14th street. D*. BALLY begs leave to inform the public that he can be seen at all hours. at bis office, a He feels assured ah mga rience of fifteea w large number of pa! Seana ins of diffcuit @uses that he has treated successfully, will enable him to surmount aay difficulty, scleatific or oth- erwise, relating to the Teeth “His own experi- ence confirming the opinion of many men emi- nent inthe profeesion, and especially Drs Harris and J.an@ ®& Parmiy, has led him, since, discard all mereu Preparations for filling ‘Feeth, also sll Enamels, Gutta Percha, India Rubber, Cements for the construction of Con- ‘Teeth, and that Porcelain, mountet Gold Plate, is the only reliable sul ce that worn ia the mouth, as was most conclu- shown by the last American Dental Con- vention. - he fiatters himsetf that from his long Although residence and practice in Washington, he is fa- yorably Known to bis numerous friends and | a trons, he begs leave to refer them to the following TESTIMONIALS. ibs 10 tate Rector of the Church of Bpiphaay of this city. Dr. Starnes Batt: Dear Sir—t desire to express my es- teem for you personally, ant my co: o perior dentist The operations exec: highiy satisfactory. I hope that you mi patron. ae my friends aad the pablic that your skil! so well eserves. Yours very tsaly, Washington, Augnat 26, 1356. J. W. FRENCA. From one of the oltest firms in Raltimors, Messrs. Boggs, Cotman & Co. Baring employed Dr. Stephen Baily Washington City, to execate for me membars of the Dental C peated trials, to perf ‘vee m great pleasare t ‘igh setimation of his pro‘ean Baltimore, January 12, 145 Extract from # note rec ma the Insts Hoa. Joho M. S. Senate, Angast 19, 1856, ork atwiradiy; nothtog could JOHN M. CLAYION. od fh ‘The teoth you made forme be better. Very gratefally, ba of tbe Ve. Coafersucs of the M. £. Ch Apzil 19, 1856, We, the undersigned, having bed octasion to availoarselres of the professional sxtil of Dr. 8. Baity, Sarzeon Den f his operations on oar jk expressing our ad Time the moet delicate and dif gery: and ws reacectfaliy re id patronage of tae public; be Gealt operations in Dental Sar commen him to the ¢>i of muted we conaider hi THOM4S ©. WALT: Architect US. Capitol. THOMAS MILLER, M. D., ss of Waaningtoa, D.C. B.6. BORER, wD, - f ». ©. of Georgetown, D. &. 8. LINCOLN, % D., HEN@Y BALDW Washington, D C. U. 3. Patent Office. 0. C. WIGHT, Principal Ritteabouss Academy. of Waal GEORGE WALTON, Bx-Governor of Florida, WalTes LENUX, Rx Mayor of DR. VILLARD, Dentist, Lats oF Cuicaco wi RESPECTFULLY INFORM the ci:izens of the District and vwielnity, that having located him-elf! in Washington, he is now prepared to all operations, in his profession, im the moet approved style Odice No. 250 Penn. avenue, adjoining Gau- ter’s. jan 20-ly JOHN H. BUTHMANN, Importer and Dealer in Wines, Prandies, &e. Penn. avenuc, south side, bet. 4 and6th sts 4S IN STURE A VERY CHUICE A8- sortment of err Im quarts and pints, of the most des! brands. Also, sparkling St Peray, white es aderi: » Port, Teneriite mate ines, Moselle; Freoeh Wines. and mac, Scheluam Gin, Jamacia Rum, skey, American W biskey, Cargeog, Anisette; and of bis own preparation, W’ Gherry Brandy, Blackberry Juice, Stomach Bit- = Also, = Absinthe, Hevana Cigars UNITED STATES MAIL. FLORIDA. Post Orrica Derantwrvr, March 5, 1837. pace fOR CARRYING TH® MAILS of the United States feom Ist June, 1857, to 30th Jane, 1859, 0n the following route in the State of Florida, and ia te time and manner herem speci- fied, will be received at the Contract Office of this Department uati 3 p m. of the 3 April next, to be deeited on the next : No. 6842—From Bainb-rige, G1., by Chattahooehe Fia., Ocheesee, Aspalaga, Loug Cane, Bi leysville, Rickoe’s Biuff {oia.and Fort Gads- den, to Apalachico a, 206 three times a wrek from th ber to tne 15th of June of each yea-, and twice a wees the residue, in frst class st-am- boats, with the p-ivil of using two horse coacae. from Bainb: tage to C tahoockee when the river is too low for navigation. From 15th October to 15th June. Leaves Bainb idge Tarsdsy, Thrsday, and Suturday at2pm Arrve at Apwachicola next Wednesday and Friday by 4 p m, and Mondey by Il am Leave Apalachicola Sundsy, Tuesday, and Theorsday atS am Arrive at B sinbridge next days by 8 am. Prom 15th June to 15th October. Leave Gainbcidge Tuesday at 3 pm, and Sat- arday at2p m Arrive at Apalachicola next Wednesday by 4 Pm, and Sundsy by 3p m Leave Apalachicola Monday at 12 m, and Wednesday at 10 pm Arrive at Bainbridge next Tuesday by 1 am, and Thur.day by 10 pm. For form of proposal, guarantee, and certificate, also for jastructions aod requirements, see prun- let adverti ements of routes ia Virginia. Florde, 2, dated January 12, 1855, and February 2, 1857 Proposa's should be superscribed “ Proposal: for route 6842, Florida,” and sent by mail to the “ Sce- oad A-sistant Postmaster General, Contract Office.” JAMES CAMPBELL, Postmaster General. DENTAL SURGEON, R.B F.COSBY, PENN AVENUE, BE- tween Sixth and Seventh streets, atthe formerly occupied by Dr. Van Patten, bas just received a v large supply of articles ‘inizg to dentistry, invites the public to give hima — call. Having devoted his whole time sano ot safe tn deciaring he _mar ¢lawiw when Properly comsiructed, itis because he 1s ignorant of the 5 Incompetent to make the work, or Sunwilling to pay for the patent, jo16-t DR. C. 5. GOODMAN, Dentist, and Mannfactarer ef / Teeth. HO ARE 8U0 UNFORTUNATE uire will comer of 81 73m of Sth sireet and Pa. avenue. ‘OR BOsT —THE SU PERIO' » srorum, Spee wgearrfpenae: Ca ge Apo hd +8 arrived, have quick for tne shatd ot . LY «BRO, HL fede > te b | For freight apply to HAR Water street, Georgetown. ASPER S WEEBLY, FOK 5. Un. Doury, cS canes Dn ay Resin. 98 6 RANCK TAYLOR, mus For the Publishers, ro) owl VOL. IX. BANKING HOUSE or CHUBB BROTHERS. POSITS.—DEPOSITS RECSIVED AND Checks without charge. on the sates cities rystmy and Pelars wise Stange lowed ex Dageatis at such rates as may be agreed yy pon. in Vineimta anv Uncurzant Me- F yaar bot its in Virginia and other Uncurrent Money received to be checked for, earns fo et lar age. —Notes, Drafts, and Bills of Kx- ange will be discounted. and Loans made on Souk, Boads, and Seouritie:, at the market rate. Rs ov Crepit.—Letters of Credit will Metannad: negotiable in the different Cities of the United States, on Deposit of Money or Collat- erals, and in! allowed if Money is deposited, if Collaterals, on such terms as may TUTION, prepay! , that he hasa occur in his ‘‘ Academical secure admission, early application must be joining. Declamation, Oratorio Dramatic R: ‘coptously illustrated ,) every Thursday Event: (epeptls rere take pert, there equi only under the auspices and directi: Bris agar gy io gt will be furnished with in such sums a desired, negotiable in the diferent Cities Union. una AND LeTrers or CREDITON ENGLAND Ingtanp and Evrors —Bilis of Exchange an Letters of Credit on Kngland, Ireland Eu- from 7 till 9 o’clock ; and on M onday, tlemen) from 6 till 9 o’clock. from 10 till 12, (morning. made Days for Class Meetings—Monday and Thursday, WASHINGTON, D. C. WEDNESDAY, MARCH I1, 1857. + THE WEEKLY STAR, . This excellent and News Journal—coa- taining a greater of interesting reading than can be found in any other—is published on Saturday morning. ID Casu, ixvartasiy MN ADVAN U7 Singlecopies (in wrappers) can be N . 1,294, 5 Church Service, Founded on the System practised in the Buropean Conservatoire amd Royal Academy an which he was @ Professor. And to qualify those Pupils studying Music as a Profession, Mr. CROUCH gives Historical, Biographical Sketches, and Readings on the SCIENCE AND PROGRESS OF MUSIC AND WORKS OF THE EARLY MASTERS, at8 o’clock, at the hall of the Institute, in which ing that confidence and self-possession to be gained jon of the Practical Master ! ‘Terms and Circulars to be had at the Academy, where Mr. CROUCG can be seen furnished at the market rate for Exchange, rope, in sums to sult. Bonps, Stocxs, &c.—Bonds, Stocks, and Se- curities paying from 6 to 12 ¥ eent , always for sale, or bought in the different Cities at acom- mission ofa ¥ ® cent. Where Stocksare ht upon orders, we reserve the right to call for a de- posit of Leehatgosra = apn . Bonds or Stocks will be ordered by telegraph. RaILRoaD, City, a_D Stats Bonps —Rail- GIFTS! GIFTS! worth each 50 Patent Eng. Lever Gold Watches. .$100 00 | 100 Patent An bor Lever (18 k. ) | Gold Watches..... 50 00 | 200 Silver Lepine Wa' 200 SetsCameo Ear Ring: 10 Gold Bracelets..... 12 nd Breastpt nd State Bonds can be placed in our CBSE, ce ssseeerseceoess 1000 came, seegatietton ‘either ta Cl teountry or | 700 Gold Lockets, small size 35) ee ee ee 1000 Bola ens, with Sliver Penctis 23: Land Warrants.—Land Warrants bought at BD he ZB - eee veressere * | the market rates. All Warrants sold by us are} 82) Gents’ rent Gold Kings 300 guaranteed In respect 1,000 Ladies’ Gold Breastpins = Land Warrants located on commission. 3,000 Gents’ Gold Bosom Pin +150 | 1,200 Pocket Knives. 1,200 Pocket Knives.. 800 Gents’ Gold Bos Buttons, (choice) 1,200 Pairs Ladies’ Gold 5,000 Gift Books........ 10,000 Pairs Pocket Scissors. 10,000 Miniature Gift Books or Prints. 9,350 Pen Knives or Lots of Stationery... 25 Will be presented to the purchasers of Books, at PHILBRICK’S GIFT BOUKSTORE, under Dexter’s Hotel. See sign of Gift Bookstore. Call and examine the immense stock of BOOKS and PRESENTS, and get catalogues teb 26-tf SCHOOL FORK YOUNG LADIES. RS D. JONES DESIGNS OPENING A | School for Young Ledlieson the 9thof March in one of the buildings formerly se! ga Dr Peck, No. 451 12th street, between 6 and H, ia which will be taught the various branches of Eng- | 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. Rua Estate amp Insvrances.—Real Estate it and sold, and Insurances effected. 333 RsBE | LAIMS ON THE UnitEp Starxs, Court oF | Craims, CoNGREsSs.—Claims on the United States, before the Court of Claims or Congress. intrusted to us, will be prosecuted by able and rompt attorneys. pert CHUBB BROTHERS, jan 27 Opposite the Treasury. 8. P. HOOVER'S Tron Hall Boot, Shoe, and Trunk Establish- ment j kA ON HAND A LARGE ASSORT- ment of La. dies’, Misses,and Childrens’ white Satin and by en ty tothe principal at b idence, or terms app'y tothe principal at her res! 5 heeled and with- A department ttle Boys will aiso be formed. out heeis, Gaiters feb B-2w* and Slippers; La dies black, bronze and celored cloth button, Gaiters. Boots, Buckskin, Double-sole, Water Proof Galt- ers, Quilted Silk, Alpine, Bootsand Gaiters. For Gentlemen, Boys, and Youths, French oe pers — and Canad Long and am ouble jagle sole Boots and Congress ters. Also, a splendid assortment No. 1 sole leather Trunks, Valice:, Valice Carpet Bags, Ladies Hat Cases and ‘tr inks ; being a larger stock at this season than usual i will sell my hea’ for the cash, and cach only. Cal tay at raat . P. HOOVER’S, mar 3-2w Pa. ave , bet 9th and 10th sts. PEAS, MUSHROOM, &c. E HAVE RECEIVED OF RECENT cha in Cans of 1 and 2 pounds ny ans Petits Pois in Cans of 1 and 4 pounds Pate De Fols Gras morgage atx Truffes < Pate Begasses Pwe De Perdreaw Traffes. For sale by feb 21 KING & BURCHELL. HATS! HATS! CoNstanguy ON HAND A FULL suppl of BEEBE’S rae RTT NEW STYLES, together with TAYLOR'S HATS, of MORE. The best dress HATS got up in the latest style for $3.50, es good as those usually sold at $5; and a good fashio. able t $3, worth $4 and a first-rate Hat, $2 50. fade hy nr and nh are bp mapas shi fo em, luce a at, wi is sol T 53.50. We dos cash business, meet with no los- ses, but give each customer full value for his aw 9 ‘elt Hats unusually low. le t for Driscoll’s Balm of a Fhousand Flowers. ice 25 cents per battle. ANTHONY 7th street, near Pa. ayenue, Agent fora New York Hat Company. se esite National Hetel. NOTICE. TIME t8 MONEY. Cxoces !— CLOCKS !!— CLOCKS !!!— Call at the Great Clock Emporium, opposite t Browns’ Hotel, and see the greatest assort. & ment of CLOCKS this side of New York Bg] | Good Clocks warranted for $1.50. Also, all kinds Clock Materlals, Oils, Cords, Balls, Keys, | Weights, &c The trade supplied at wholesale prices. Cash or Clocks given in exchange for old Silver or Gold Watches. Also, good Watches { for sale low. Call and see for yourselves, at J. ROBINSON’S, 349 Pa av., jan 27-2m opposite Browns? Hotel. COAL KEPT UNDER COVER. 2.240 ibs. to the Ton. No ON HAND. THE BEST QUALITIES of White Ash, Red Ash and arn COAL. Raves to give satisfaction. vered free t. Also, Hickory, Oak and Pine WOOD. i T. J.& W. M. GALT N. W. corner 12th and C streets. dec 20-tf one square south of ba. avenue. USIC AT HALF PRICE.—A LARGE lot of new and old second-hand and dam- ed music for sale at balf price at our great lano Forte and Music patie mar 3- OHN F. ELLIS. NOTICE. M* WIFE, ELIZABETH DABNEY, AND myself having separated, and now livin; seperate and apart from each other under suc: circumstances as exempt me from liability for any debt which she bear I contract, I deem it! oper to give notice to the public at large, as I | sttead do, that she is not authorized to contract any debt on my account, or credit, and that ! will | not be responsible for, i pay any debt wares she may contract either in her own name or mine. - CHISWELL DABNEY. Lyncusvre, Va , February 14, 1867. feb 25 dim (™ The Attenti: ef the public is re- tfully calle: L ing Notice: VARNELL’S PAINTING EMPORIUM ST OPENED ON A NEW PLAN. NO. 61 peg mee pert eee —_ and 7th sts, nerth side. o e 5 | HOUSE, SIGN, and FANCY PAINTING of every description will be a at reasonable ices, and by com: mt workmen. ie lam detertained to. ive entire satisfaction to all who will give mea trial. Sign and Fancy Work ten per cent cheaper than the old standard prtee. The Establishment will be open from 7 a. m., to %& past 6 o’clock p. m , and all orders will be IMPORTER AND DEALER IN PIXE WINES, BEANO GROCERIES, AND CIGARS H’s IN STORE A VERY CHOICE As- sortment of Champagne in quarts and pints, IXL; and Tresan de Bausey, other di ble Brands; Brandy in cask and bottles, Vin 1777 to 1e40; Rums of all kinds; Whiskeys to 1856 ; Holland Gin of ail kinds; prompay attended to. Seb 16-dim. Clatet Wines of all brands ON EXHIBITION AND FOR SALE io T MY NEW STORE, ONE OF THE —— —— largest, handsomest, and most varied assort. ee ee ments of LADIES’ FANCY GOODS ever of- do fered in the District. LADIES’ FRENCH DRE&S BONNETS, >) Children’s Garments and Hats, ? Dress Trimmings in the ro! sion, nibbons, French Flowers and Embroide- Be eae os O eardity invited trangers al zens are res; to call and examine my stock. M. WILLIAN, ete Sugar, Teas, keke. a feb %6-3w Market Space, bet 7th and 8th enn avenue, oppesite | . FIRST ARRIVAL OF H AND ELE- jan 23-1y ; JONAS P. LEVY. GANT DRESS GOODS MONEY TO LOAN N GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, JEWELRY, GUNS, PISTOLS, and all rabies. JOHN ROBINSON, Pawn Broker, feb4-2m 349 Pa av., opp. Browns’ Hotel. a GREAT REDUCTION IX THE PRICE OF BOOTS AND GAITERS [24X= ON COMMISSION, FOR A PHIL- FOR THE SPRING. IFTIZENS AND STRANGERS VISITING ‘wiil find opening at the store of the subscriber something very elegant and beautiful in the way of Silks, Grenadine and Organdie ROBES for the Spring, just selected from the largest and best stocks in the North. Those who favor him with a call will undoubtedly find so: new and Cloaks 3 id Mantillas at low prices. ss oid PRANK A. eGEK, marS-lw 244 Pa av., bet. 12th and 13th sts, SHIRTS MADE TO ORDER: AVING Satgetdinnltpag ALL MY AR- Tangements to making Shirts and Drawers, lam now fully prepared to take and exeeuteall y. orders on the new principle of All measures Also, always on hand the largest assortment of white and Marseilies en and Fancy Shirts of the latest French patterns, All Sbirts warranted to fit or no sale, at BOPKINS’ BAZAAR, corner of 6th street and Penn. avenue, betwren B: ?. mae, en maw Natoma Hotels, GAS FIXTURES. A. MILLER, SON & CO,, ALEXAN- R. dria, Va., ae constantly on band a band- some variety of C NDELIERS, PENDANTS, BRACKETS, &c., from the celebrated factory of Cornelius & , Which they will guarantee to sellat the same prices charged to private pur- Sdeipbis “Also, Drop-lights, Cal Oise FO] decorated Paper Bhades, ir great vatl - Cali and examine for yourselves. S°S HAIR MANU FAUTORY, Penn avenuc, between 9th and 10th strests. 168, HALF W168, BRAIDS, CURLS, Bandeaus, Frizzed Koliers, &c., always on band, and made to orderatafew hours notice. Ladies’ Hatr Dyed, Shamrooned, &c., inthe moat complete manner. All sorts of ‘Toilet Articles from the best French and Engiish houses. No 306 Pa. avenue, up stairs, over Davis’ Music N —Hair work repaired or taken in ex- 4 feb 11-3m SALE.—A PAIR OF FINE MULES, four years ol@, and very kind in : harness. or cau wmy r Georgetown. ety. Vaca 1- D. SMITH, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. Cc VEYANCING IN ALL ITS BRANGH- Sear attended to; and ail business ig tO the office of a Magistrate will be Srthrases bee Once SA soem potwenR 904.8 ——<—<— M STOCKS for j 4 ue | -t8eWa divi ies aa ea | | Sin sh, with French, Music, Drawing, Papier | j jina first cla S | from the im; GOULD WATCHES. _ ACADEMY OF MUSIC, Corner of 11th st. and Pa. avenue. MR. F. NICHOLLS CROUCH, THE COMPOSER AND LECTURER, AND THE MUSICAL EDITOR OF : “GODEY’S LADY'S BOOK,” AVING ESTABLISHED HIMSELF AS THE SING announces to Heads of Fai > few isisure hours to devote to Private Scho! Classes,’ (necessarily caused by changes in the Administration ) To , and examinations required as to capability for His First Classes Course of Education : @ MASTER OF THIS INSTI- sat and 3 ers visitin, and that eons ‘vacancies English O} ng! of London, : morning y, Thursday and Friday Evenings (devoted to Gen- . from 2 till 6 o'clock ; Tuesday and Friday, All letters should be addressed to Mr. Crovcu, 453 13th street, between K and F north. feb 28 GQLD JEWELRY, D' GOLD CHAINS AMONDS, CORAL, STONE CAMEO, Rich Pearl and Painted Sett Jewelry, pure ver and Plated Ware, Pebble Spectacles, | Reading Glasses, etc., for sale at extreme low | prices during this week. An object for any who R00 Cold Lockets, (iarge size and double | wish value received for their money. Please call eariy as several rich articles are on mar3 | sale for a few days, at 338 Penna. avenue. H. UV. BOOD. A Consumption, much good as aflictad fellow bel be returned as vertisement. City, N. J. RETIRED PHYSICIAN, sands of life have near! | while living in the East Im Bronchitis, | Colds, and General Debility WHOSE Tun out, discovered s & Certain cure for Asthma, Coughs, Wishing to do as ible he will send to such of his 8 as request it, this recipe, | with full and explicit directions for making it up | and successfully using it. licant to enclose him one shiiling ; three cents to age on the Recipe, and the 1e- mainder to be applied to the Address Dr. He rcquires each ap- ment of this ad- JAMES, Jersey feb 16-1m BY | | WATCHES, JEWELHY, AND SILVEK WARE AM NOW JUST RECEIVING SOME O: the most splendid and rich styles of fine Gol ws also, @ very supe Time Keepin; rior assortment of ‘Watches, in gold and silver cases Gold 8; Seal les, Gold Chains, Gold Thimbles, 8, and every other article usually kept 8 Jewelry Store. lamaiso manufacturin; some very fine solid silver ware, sueh as splendid Tea Sets, Pitchers, | Urns, Goblets, Cups, Napkin Rings, Sp: | Forks, Ladies, &e Ell warranted Stardard &1 ons, iver. We do not sell Northern made Wares as of our own manufacture. Please ca'l at 333 Pr feb 21 ennsylvania es 0. HOOD. 4TH OF MARCH, ment of D at the shortest notice. To our customers who have so liberally patro- nized us, we return our thanks, and say that we ‘will be TRANGEKSIN WASHINGTON ARE here by informed, that in anticlpeting thetr, wants on the Inauguration of Hon James Bachanan, President of the United States, and the succeeding festivities in the honor of that occasion, we bave just received direct a large and beautiful assort- IRABLE GOODS, consist! all that is.rew and desirable in our especial line, which will w made up at our uniformty low rates of to serve them as heretofore—guar anteeing entire satisfaction in all crses We would call cular attention to our assortment of VESTINGS, suitabie for balls and parties, all Of the latest GRUBB & LOBANO, Merchant Tailors, feb 25-2w Sth street, near avenue. OTATOES.—1000 BUSHELS PRIME white MERCER POTATOES, in store, and for sale in lots to suit purchasers. Jan 27-tf PETER BERRY, ONG ESTABLISHED MEDICAL OF- fice. Every description of curable diseases speedily removed. Drs BROTHEKS & GRAY German and Indian Botanic Physicians. Drs B. & G are at all times ready to convince the most skeptical that they can, without asking a ques- tion, tell them their symptoms and complaints, and guaranty them an easy and speedy cure, Office remvved to 417 Penna. avenue. feb 28-2w* ‘ ARNY’S CUNFECTIONERY, No. 84 Bridge Street, Georgetown, D.C., HERE ALL KINDS OF ENTERTAIN- ments are furnished with the best Ice Creams, Cakes, Water Ices, Confect, &c , at the shortest notice, and on the most moderate terms. Medal awarded at the last exhibition of Metro politan Mechanics’ Institute. Jan 31-tf (Unton& intel.f CHINA, GLASS AND QUEENS WARE Alexandria, beg leave to R. H. MILLER, 8ON & CO., Importers direct from Liver ik i * ie at- tention of dealers, hotel-keepers and others of Washington and Georgetown to their stock of G@OUDS, which, for extent and variety, will compare reenty With any establishment the Eastern cities. oe connexion of their senior partner with the manufacturers of Europe and the United States for u tages rior, to am goods aed chases can able terms wards of 30 years, has given him advan- * the hase of ouse in the rices will satisfy all partles that pur- Be made of them upon the most favor- s, equal, If net sx Svade’ An inspection of French Chine Dinner Sets, gilt and decorated French China Dinner Sets, gold band and plain ite Freney China pou, Earner Tollet Sets, &c. French China Tea ts, Cups and Saucers, and other = of te all ome And Dirmer Ware, separat India China Dinner Sets, and separate articles al- ways on hand ys White ite Ware in every variety, in sets, and Pena from sets, as may be desired . Blue Pebsted oF Liver, Ware, the same Common Edged, White in full su; Cut, Pressed, Pisin and Moulded Glass Ware iL and Rockingham Ware, from the best establishments in the Eastern and Western States, which will be sold by the pack- e or otherwise. ‘xperienced packers pony Goods put up by us can be transported the steamboats from Wash: to a simon boar sud may save many A quarter ofa us 8] doflars. dec 1- y any mode without cents way NEW DRUG STORE—Wi Marde’ Hotel. P. MILBURN & CO., 220 PENNSYLVA- @ nia avenue, tfully call the atten- respect y tion ef their friends and the public to their new Drug Store, which they have filied uP in the most eet Manner, with a fu emicals, map pel Articles, AW offine gual y ina class di supply of pure C! Patunery, | Toilet Articles, ‘A select assortment of Wines and Liquors for stock of Havana C! nd received from er with all of the articles usually Patent Medi- which are ‘hands. found store Physicians’ ‘Presoriptions carefully compound- ed at all hours (asthe store is not closed at night) by 2 competent dispenser. po a4 t is respectfully so- Acall at their b'ishmen! pay ee hs ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON OAT. KORGE WASHINGTON "Trin deport at the. following neveave Alexandria 7 Leave Washington feb 18-4 JOB 9,11,1 0 Sit = sion G@ERS, fa iol tee . GO TO 20, BETWEEN &th to buy your presents you. The greatest stock in Washing: H. J, MOLAUGALIN & 00. - totake | |. EVENING STAR. THE AMERICAN NAVY. [From the London Times ] The condition and progress of the American Navy form a subject replete with interest to the peuple of this country. It is very true that in on respect we may be considered r as teachers then learners in this mat- but if the Americans represent a far younger state than ourselves, and if their policy up to the present time has not aimed £0 directly at the establishment of a powerful navy, they have always bestowed extraordi- nary pains on the construction and equipment of individual vessels. Comparatively s ing they have few ships, but their de: has always been to make every ship a model of its efficiency and strength. They are entitled in fact, to the credit of having carried ships of every rate to the utmost limits of their re- spective capacities—of having made frigates equal to ships of the line, and corvettes equal to frigates. At this very moment, too, they are launching a new class of steam vessels, with batteries of prodigious power, so that in their marine, though much smaller than our own, we may look for the latest invention in the science of naval architecture or the arts of destruction. On the Ist day of December last the Secre- tary of the American Navy made his annual report to the President of the United States on the state and prospects of that de, artment, explaining in a lucid description the duties discharged by the se@eral squadrons afloat, the actual condition of the service, and the changes or improvements which it was thoug! Proper to recommend From tkis docu we collect much valuable intolligence, but i most striking feature, perhaps, is ecntained in the general view which it exhibits when Tegarded asa whole. As if under the influ- ence cf some irrosistible law of things, the Americans are steadily treading in our own footeteps, and advancing gradually to the for- ination of a larger regular marine. Th note of the report in almost every sectic “extension. ’ The traditional policy of throw- ing the utmost skill and pains into the con struction of single ships is not forgotten, but by the side of this principle appears that of expanding the whole naval force. Hitherto there has been only one American squadron in he Pacific,—it is now recommended that there should be tw Measures are suggested for insuring the supply of seamen, and American seamen espe- cially, for the national service; additional of- ficers are spoken of, and the forests on the western coaste of the continent are to be F hed for ship timber. The epirit in which these and other recommendations are made is explained in one of the paragraphs of the re- port so clearly as to leave no room for miscon- ception. ‘‘The arguments and considera- tions,’’ says the Secretary, ‘for @ steady and gradual enlargement of our navy have lost none of their force. Our extended coast, our multiplied commerce, the maintenance of our rankamone the great powers of theearth, all speak loudly in favor of this policy”? We believe the impulse bere indiested to be both natural and inevitable in the growth of a great nation, end sircerely do we rejoice over the reflection that the power to be thus de- veloped must necessarily by the laws of litical gravitation, be carried to the side of liberty and progress The latest novelty in the American service consists in the introduction of guns of a pecu- liar form, intended to throw shells of enorm- ous weight The explanations of the Secretary on this point are extremely interesting As long ago as 1850 the cannon of the new model were spoken of as yielding the mazimum of power to be obtained out of a given weight of metal, and during the years 1852, 1853, and 1854, the invention was subjected to vigorous and unremitting tests...At length, when the construction of six frigates had been ordered by Congress, it was resolved to fit them with this new species of armament, and one speci- men—the Merrim: has visited our shores. As the guns are very heavy, the number com- posing the battery will not be great; but some idea may be formed of their power when we say that the largest of the three calibres speci- fied will carry a projectile 135 lbs. weight; or, in other words, will throw mors metai than four 32-pounders. These projectiles are to take the furm of shells, as being the more de- structive; but it is expressly stated that solid shot could be used in caze o} ack upen the stone walls of jortifications, ‘“‘although,’’ adds the Secretary, “recent developments in the late European wars will hardly encourage such assaults to be often undertake: Steam power in these vessels is only em- ployed ag an auxiliary, it being reserved as an indispensable condition that their capaci- ties as sailing vessels should be kept unim- p ired, but a greater rate of speed than usual as nevertheless been obtained. The two leading principles of the new models appear to be, first, the distribution of a great weight of metal—equal to that of a 40-gun frigate— among ten or twelve guns only; and next, the preservation of the most valuable qualities of a eailing vessel, in connection with a consider- able power of steam for occasions requiring it. Although it is remarked in the report, that “the introduction of these magnificent vessels constitutes an era in the history of the United States Navy.” It is rather curious to observe, that while the Americans are thus taking a stride ahe of ail other nations in the composition of armaments, they are acknowledging imper- fections in the study of gunnery, for the Secre- tary alludes to the Px i (the Excellent. serving imitation in theirs, remarking, at the same time, that hitherto their training upon praot serves that, generally spea! ing, an American finds himself instinctively at home with fire- It is much the same, indeed, among oursel and the wilder features of transat- lanti involving, in 89 many instances, 2 resort to the gun as an indispensable instru- ment, would of course give a stimulus to the national partialities. ‘: Americans, report, ‘‘ are adepts in the use of the rifle and the musket from their boyhood, and when thrown into the field, nomatter how suddenly, they are skilful, and their aim is as fatal as that of the trained soldier.” " This is simply an incident of that individa- ality of character which renders an America so much of a man and se little of a machine but the Secretary adds. with evident reason, that “ the case is very different with regard to the management of cannon we: ing thou- sands of pounds upon a distur! sea.” As an improvement, therefore, upon the system in use, he recommends that special considera- tion and encouragement should be extended to an attempt already made, in the absence of legislation on the subject, toward the estab- lisnment of a gunnery practice ship, and ex- resses his own opinion that a vast improve- ment would follow if n> man of war went to sea without an officer designated especially as the ordnance officer of the ship.”’ arms. ienna correspondent of the Lon- 'ys:—‘* The Cardinal Archbishop of Vienna is preparing for a crusade against those persone who may dance during t, but he is not likely to meet with much suc- cess, as it isalmost impossible to take the of- fenders agaics: his audiences in the very fact Last year the pol soveral domiciliare music ofthe piano, but when the entered the room the pianists was playing se rious music, to which the other were quietly and attentively listening. xr ure allo & three do! Btate, | as od} ; 194 | aid) bodoaot .yarA a0ni4 beliaU Dill ig before the Louisiana - the head of each family to persons present red at the counter, {mme-dintel after Paper. Price—Tuaes © y he iseve of the PostMastEas who asagents a commission of Twenty pes cent ‘will beallowed A VISIT TO HUGH MILLER. (From the Newberry (@. Cc) Mirror } The recent suicide of this distin, ir- dividual, which bas thrilled with horror the hearts of thousands on both sides of the At lantic, who have known, admired and revered him through the medium of his writings, which have contributed so much to the ad- vancement of science, and betokened a mind of extraordinary power, strongly imbued with the spirit of Christianity, has Jett an impres- sion upon the mind of the writer of this ar- tiele which did not vanish with the first start- ling intelligence of his self-destraction. To cue who, like myself, had seen and conversed with him at his own home, such a piece of in- telligence comes with a much more unpleasant effect than Perhaps to those who were not per- sonally known to bim, so irreconcilable is the idea of such an act, with the impressions which his appearance, manners. ap conver- — = _ my ope All these indi- cated a mind we: ised, composed, enlarged and benevolent, sane who had lived to par- pose, and fulfijed the end of existence ; as one who had dived into the mysteries of crea- tion and learned the secrets which the earth reveals to ecientific research, and whose mind soared into regions of thought far beyond the ken of ordinary mortals I was solicited, or rather importuned, by two American gentlemen, whilst in Edinburgh, to accompany them on a visit to Hugh Miller. They had dipped into the science of geology, and their ideas reemed to run in that channel of knowledge almost altogether, to the exclu- sion of almostallotber branches. At allevents they must see Hugh Miller befere they left Edinburgh, and I must go with them. The elder of the two promised to do all the talk- ing, whilst I resolved to take refuge in silence tw conceal my deficiency in the silence of geol- gy, to whicn I had paid little attention. We accordingty hired on open carriage to take us to Porto iéelio, a littie town near Edinburgh, where the distinguished geologist resided. A rife of three miles upon & macadamieed road brought us to the place, and shortly the hack- man drew up at a small door, set in a wall opening on one of the streets We rang the gate bell and were received by a servant, who shewed us into the parlor of a rather unim- posing dwelling The room was not large, but the furniture was so well arranged and with such an air cf comfort and ease, that every appearance of stiffness seemed to have been studiously avoided, whilst at the same time elegance and taste were predominant features in the arrangement. A verandab shaded the wicdows of the apartment, and gave it that fubdued light which is most agreeable to the eye. We had not waited long before a form of athletic proportions, with shoulders and head of Herculean size, presented itself at the door of the «partment and entered the room, bow- ing in a dignified and polite manner, without fpeaking, waiting for us to announce our- selves The senior of the party made one of those commonplace introductions, in which be signified thet though unknown to the geologist he was not unknown to us, and so fourth. After some remarks of a desultory character, be took us to his cabinet of fossa, which was & small building im the enclosure, separate from the dwelling. Here were ranged in sys- tematic order, upon the shelves, the much prized specimens of fossils and other curiosi- ties, which he had collected with eo much care and pains in his geological researches. As be explained ia a concise manner to us the specimens as they came under bis o! 2 im our progress round the room, and addressed tous remarks suggested by each, connected with the science of geology, and drew bis de- ductions therefrom, in a voice deep but mild, bis benignant blue eye betokening the calm dignity of the mind within, his massive head with a profusion of sandy hair, mixed with gray and worn carelessly, he seemed a marvel of phrenological and inteliec.aal develop- ment, and left an impression not easily effaced from my mind. Amongst other things he showed us a mud fish, which he had in pre- servation, a present to him from Professor Agassiz, and brought from Carolina He prised it as a specimen of a fish whichin some parts of its formation resembled the extinct tribes of fish which lived in the earlier periods of the earth s formation. As we left the cabinet and werecrossing the enciosure where there were platts of grass and clover besprinkled with daizies and butter- cups, [ stooped to gather some of the little flowers ss souvenirs of the place, when he plucked some of the yellow butter cups and told us he would show us how to distinguish between tht real and the counterfeit flower. die then held the flower near the cheek of one of my comparions, and though the sun was not shining, it cast a rich yellow hue upon the skin. Before we left- his house he gave us each a pamphiet—his own production upon a scientific subject, upon which he wrote, at my request, his autograph. 7 tn his dress he was very plain, wearing a suit of brown mixed tweed cassimere, and (what to me seemed in very bad taste) yellow morocco slippers. His gait was rather un- gainly, more like that of the working classes, and his whole personal appearance seemed to fit him for the blacksmith shop or the stone quarries where he worked in the earlier part of his life. His face was rough, and seemed to have the traces of small pox, but his fea- tures were good, and his brow very fine. He was a self-made man, but regarded by his cotemporaries in science, even the best of them, who had the best opportunities of edu- cation, as their equal in every reepect as to scientific attainmeats. However shocking the manner of hig death there is no doubt of his insanity at the time, from a note which he addressed to his wife just before he sot him- self, from the incoberency of his ideas as ex. pressed in the note. This is another instance of the inscrutable ways of Providence, the darkness of which our finite minds cannot fathom, but the wisdom of which we must take upon trust. — Ivportaxt AppLication or Execreicity The Lendon Mining Journal contains an ac- count of some experiments, by which, in con- tradistinction to the ordinary method of man ufacturing steel, it is ore that a process has been discovered of converting iron into steel by a current of electricity passed through the iron, when placed in a furnace and em- bedded in charcoal, wheteby an immenee sav- ing of labor, time and fuel is the more imme- diate result. The operation of the conversion of iron‘into steel in this mannergives « groat- er power of governance to the operators, inas- much asthe application of the latter fora certain time will insure a certain amount of carbon being taken, absorbed or concentrated, and amalgamated with the iron, and thereby increasing or diminishing the action of the battery. 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