Evening Star Newspaper, March 24, 1857, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR i PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (BICEPT SUND4AY,) AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Corner of Pennsylvania avenue and llth strest, By W. D- WALLACH, and ts served to subscribers by carriers at BEX — QUARTER es payable weekly to the Agents; served in packages conte por mouth," To mall suboieee raat scription is FHREE DOLLARS AND FIF. TY CEN TS a year ia edeance, TWO DOLLARS for eg epg ONE re epepong three mont i than three months 12 cents 2 week. “met U7" SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. DENTISTRY. DR. STEPHEN BaiLyY, Office Ne. 198 Pennsylvania Avenue, Three doors from 14th street. - R. BAILY begs lewe to inform the public D that he can be seen at all hours, at his ofice, located asabove He feels assured that an expe- rienc® of fifteea years’ practice, with the lai number of patients, and great variety of difiewit Cuses that he has treated successfully, will enable him to sarmount aay difficulty, scientific or oth- @rwise, relatiag to the Teeth is own experi- nes confirming the opinion of many men emi- nent inthe on, and especially Drs Harris and J.and & Parmly, has led him, long since, to discard all mercurial preparations for filli ‘Teeth, alvo all Saameis, Gutta Perche, In Rubber, and Cements for the construction of Con- tinuous Gum Teeth, and that P@celain, mountet oa Gold Plate, is the only reliable substance th: ¢an be worn in the mouth, as was most concli- — by the last American Dental Con- vention. Although he flatters bimseif that from his lo: Tesideace and ia Was! ton, he is fn vorably Known to bis numerous and ps- troas, ne beys leave to refer them to the following TESTIMONIALS. Frew the late Rector of the Church of Epiphany of this city. Or. Staruaw BatLy: Dear Sir—I desire to express my os- teom for you persouaily, and my confidence {a you ss « a- v dentist The operations exseated for me have b-on ighty satisiactory. I hope that you may recetve the patron- age from my friends aad the pubiic that your skill so well deserves. Youre very t:uly, Washington, Angus: 24, 1856. J. W. FRENCH. From one of the oliest arms tn Baltimore, Messrs. Boggs, —_ yet D: Cotman 2 Co. = javing r. Stephen Baily, Surgeon Dentist, of Washington Oity, to-execate for me, ad luiprrteat ant dim, eult piece of ‘K, which he dit to my entire satisfaction, and ta view of the fect that one of members of tae Dental College ef Baltimore, failed, after re- peatet trialé, to perform the aame work satisfactorily, it gives me great pleasure to express my eutire confidence and estimatioa of bis professional skill. jtimore, January 12, 1857. HARMANN BOGGS. Extract from s note recefved from the late Hon. John M. Gayton. most distinguished ‘U.S. Samara, Angast 19, 1836, The teeth you made for me work admirably; nothiug could be better. Very gratefully, JOHN al. CLAYION, ‘To those that seek relief fram the maladies of the teeth, I can cheerfally recommend Dr. 5. Bsliy, an «aap Den Uist; be made a setof porcelain teeth for one of my fat plugged several teeth for myssif, ant :he work has ‘Well for more than tea years. ROBBRT T. NIXON, of the Va. Conference of the M. B. Charch South. ap tl 19, 1ss6. We, the underst; heaving had occasion to avaflourselves <thl of Dr. $. Baily, Sargeon Dentisi, of cogaizent of his operations on our ee plersare in expreseiag on. Ml, a8 we:l av of the uniform! families or friewls, tai f Surgery; and we resvectfaliy re- commend him to the con Ideace and pstronage of te public; Of whieh we consider him eminently worthy. THOMAS UT. WALTER, 303. B. Architect T §. Capitel. THOMAS MILLER, M.D, of Washington, D.C. B.6 BOHRER, uD, of WALTE4 LENOX, ra, D. O. Rx Mayor of Washington, BENKY BALDWIS, ingtea, DC. U.S. Patent Offce, gon QS WIGHE, Eetacizal Rittendouse Academy. DER. VILLARD, Dentist, Lats or Cnicaeo Ww OULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM the citizens of the District and vicinity, that having located himse!f in Warhington, he is now prepared to Perform all o; — ia his profession, in the most style Office Ne. 250 vou avenue, adjoining Gav- tier’s. fan 20y — AT 233 PENN’A AVENUE, ia still making those besutifal soatinuous GUM TEETH, called! Allen's Patent, for the excellency of which over other styles of tecth, many now ‘Wearing them in this city, will cheerfully vouch. There is cas Dentist In this city who has been the it, and made a bad imitation of it, ast whom { hereby caution the public N.B. Whenever a Deatist speaks against Allen's Patent saak tied Gum Kespsie oe perly comstructe: itis because he is igeoran’ et the }, imcompetent to make the work, or sam ing to pay for the patent. Je 16-t¢ D&. C. 5. GUUDMAN, Dentist, cad —— ef Artificial ‘eeth. OSE WHO ARE SU UNFORTUNATE as to require Artificiz! Teete will find (without any nonsense or hum- bugzery,) Teeth set upon a metallic base or plate Ma‘erials pure and properly con- structed, a3 belag superior to all other modes. The various operations of Dentistry faithful and properly execzied. Teade: Teeth rendiered useful for life, by new mesas. ‘feeth extracted carefully, easily, and skilfully. CF pace coraer of 8th sweet and Pa. avenue. 73m PROTECTIVN AND INDEMNITY FROM LOSS BY FIRE! FIRE, MARINE, AND INLAND INSURANCE. AUTHOUZED CAPITAL.. - $1,250,000 FYABMEES AND MECHANICS’ INSUB- ANCE CO.,O0F PHILADELPHIA. northwest corner Pennsylt avenue and 17 7 street, Washington City, D. Qa DIRECTORS. Hon. Thos. B. Florence, Charles Di G 8. Armstrong, ‘Taomas Manderfield, Charles A. Rubicam, Edward R. Helmbold. George Helmbold, P. Carroll Brewster, James BE. Neal, Isaac Leech, Jr. THOMAS B. FLORENCE, President, BDWARD B. HELMBOLD, Secretary. LOCAL SURVEYORS. — Walter, No. 337 D stzeet, opposite City I. Jno. M. Thornton, ccracr Firsi strectand Virginia averne, Island. Jeomncs Williams, No.32 Four-and-a-haif street. Jonn Rizggles, No. $91 Thirteenth street, below Pennsylvania avenue. MARINE SURVBYOR. Capt. J.P. Levy, No. 367 Pennsyivania svente, epposiie Nations! . GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT. John Thomason. A&BETS... +. $523,057 o7. Inverted in Bonds, Mortgages, aad Good Securities. PRE RE ats A EOE The business of this Company will c: fe vorably with the most snccessful of similar institu. trons in the United States. From the Ist day of August, 1855, in five mon up t» 1st January, 1856, the premiums recei amounted to the large sum of one hundred and eight thousand, one bi and fifty-one dollars, with only forty-six hundred and sixty-six dollars lonses ith these evidences of success and good man east = directors ine = soliciting a public patronage, eving that the secu- rity offered is ample, and that all fai claims will be ieeonaines equity than legai techni- The company is prepared to issue policies loa or damage Y saoe DWELLINGS, FORME TURs, , MANUPACTORIES, WARE OUBBS, all desoriptions of BUILDINGS, ang Heir contents, or ali kinds of MERCHANDISE, traasported by VESSZLS, STEAMBOATS, CA: NAL BUATS, BAILROADS, and the usual con veyancos to or from any portion of EUROPE and AMERICA, and onthe hulis of STEAMBOATS Bavigating (he western waters. The rates of premizm will be as low as othe: companies, and in fixing them eve farrovemens in construction and arrangement w: en ink consideration. A!l logses speedily adjusted and promptly paid. Oflce northwest vract Feasaylvaniatveune anc Seventeenth pep Day rm m ci’ Insurance e pes Walnut and Second Streets, P and in other principal cities of the United Sues by officers of the company. mar i¢-tr —————— Corer et Caen lg a very a ut used, and bargains. Al new itiful Pianos frat Davis & Co , Manufactors, Boston. & Superd Grand Piano just opened for inspeo- JOHN F ELLIS, Exteasive Dea er in Pianos, 308 Pa av, bet 9h and 16th sts. 6x OCTAVE PIASO ALMOST NEW A Rosewood Case, Irom Plate, will wld for $155 MM be sold this week’ city. Also one for 83, to w.é. mar9 Music Depot, cor. st. and Pe.ay. GOLD MEDAL PREMIUM PIANU FORTE WILLIAM KNABE. ame partner in late Knasz, Garnix & Co ONTINUES THE MANUFACTURE AND sale of grand and square PIANO, FORTES, under the name of William! Knabe & Co , at the old stand, Nos 1 }, 5, and 7 Baliaore parr Opposite the Ei House, ve also Just opened a new Sales Room at No 207 Baltimore street, between Charles and Light stre ts, on the premises partly o:cupied by Mr. Henry McCaffo:y as a music] toro, where they will constantly on hand a large assort- ment of pl: and Peay Stakes grand and square Piano Fortes; . Melodeons, from the Dest makers, from 4 to 5-octave, some with double key-boards, double reeds, and stops to sult small churches Being extensively en, in the manufacture of Pianos, we will sell wholesale and retail, on the most ilberal terms. Our Pianos were awarded the highest premium (gold medal) at the Fairs of the Maryland Insti- tute t-o successive years—October, 1£55, and 1853—ia opposition to fourteen and —- pl- anos from some of the best makers from N York, Boston, and Baltimore. We were also awarded the first premium at the Ladustrial Ex- suite eld in Richmond, Virginia, 1855 and In addition to this we are in possession of tes- timonials from the most distingaished professors and amatents in the country, which ean be seen at our warerooms, speaking for themselves and others of the high appreciation in which our in- struments are every were held All instruments are guaranteed for five years, and a privaiege of exchange is granted within the first six months from the day of sale if the in- struments do not give entire satisfaction. W holesale dealers will find itto their advantage to give us a call before purchasing. ianos exchanged, hired, and tuned. WM KNABE & CO. 10~ Three of these superior Piznos, two square 7-octeves and one grand 7-octaves, are now on exhibition at the “‘ Metropolitan Mechanics’ In- stitue Fair” In SS The pubiic is respect- faily = tocall judge for themselves mar BANKING HOUSE CHUBB BROTHERS. E POSITS.— DEPOSITS RECEIVED AND Checks paid without charge. Drafts on the northern seaboard cities received on Deposit at par, and “xchange on said Cities furnished to de- positors without charge z IntzREst on Deposits —Interest will ba al- lowed on Deposits at such rates as may be agreed a DEPosiTs IN VIRGINIA AND UNcURRENT Mo- NEY.—Deposits in Virginia and otwer Uncurrent Mosey recelved to be checked for, Peete in sazae funds, or in specie, we charging legu- lar Exchange. Discounts —Notes, Drafts, end Bills of Kx- change will be discounted, an@ Loans made on itoeks, Hoads, and Securitie:, at the market Letrers oy Crepir.—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 if Money is d-posited, Collaterals, and chi if C on such terms as ma’ be pomes geen 5 7 TRavgLING Bits oy Exchanes.—Travelers will be furnished with drafts in such sums as ow Sea trea negotiable in the disferent Cities e Union. Bitte anv berrenrso¥ Cazpit on ENGLAND. IRELAND and Evro?z —Bilis of Exchange ard Letters of Credit on England, Ireland Eu- rope, furnished at the market rate for Exchange, in sums to suit. Bonps, Stocxs, &c.—Bonds, Stocks, and Se- cugities paying from 6 to 12 ¥ cent , always for sale, or bought in the different Cities at a com- mission ofa % YW cent. Where Stocksare bought upon erders, we reserve the right to call for a de- posit of 10% cent on the cost. Bonds or Stocks wilt be ordered by telegraph. Rartroapd, City, aD State Bonps —Rail- City, and State Bonds can be placed in our hands for negotiation efther in country or Euro| Railrozd Iron for cash or with Bonds. Lanp Warrants.—Land Warrants bought at the market rates All Warrants sold by us are &¥aranteed in every 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- sponsibje parties. Raar Estate amp Insunances.—Real Estate bought and sold, and Insurances effected. AIMS ON THE UNITED Statzs, Court oF CLaims, ConGR Ess —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. TO THE PUBLIC. OHN P DENNIS HAVING TAKEN THE well kaown Coach Factory, on 6th street, between Louisigna avenue and Cstreet, long conducted by Mr. Joon M. Young, is now prepared to manufactuse and repair all descriptions of CUACHES, BUGGIES, WAG- ONS, &c , on the most reasonable terms, in tke very best manner, and at the shortest notice. He respectfully invites his fellow citizens to give him a trial. mar 6-3m NEW FOREIGN SPRING GOODS. E SUBSCRIBERS RESPECTFULLY in vite their patrons and the generally to call aad examine their and select assortment of FOREIGN SPRING GOODS, which they have themselves, with special care, selected for their special te They also keep posta | on hand the best ualities of Army and Navy Epaulettes, words, Sashes, Gold Laces, &e They also invite attention to tbeir Foreign and Domestic rire | Goods, of the best manu- facture and latest style. H.F. LOUDON & Co., Army ani Navy Tailors, feb 27-att 362, under Browns’ Hotel. ee NEW DRUG STORE-—Wililards’ Hotel. P. MILBURN & CO , 220 PENNSYLVA- © nia avenue, res ily call the atten- tion of their friends and the public to thei: new Drug Store, which they have filled u in the most complete manner, with a fu su} of Cc ‘icals, Drugs, Fancy Articles, Parumery, Toilet Articles; fad. Patcat heat A select assortment of Wines and Liquors for medicinal A very ‘stock of Havana Cigars, which are of fine quality and received from first hands. Together with all of the articles usually found in a first class drug store Physicians’ Prescriptions carefully compound- ed at all hours (asthe store is not closed at night) by 8 competent dis; . 7 call at their cofablishment 1s respectfully so- leited. mar 5-lm* ARNY’S CUNFECTIONERY No 84 Bridge Street, Georgetown, b. Cc. Ware ALL KINDS OF ENTERTAIN- ments are 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’ Institu’e. jan 21-tf (Untoné Intel.) Foe SALE-—4 rain OF FINE MULES, four years very harness. Apply to” ARNY & SHINN, No. 57 Green street, feb 23-1 Georgetown. eo. S HALR MANUFACTORY, Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. w's HALF W168, BRAIDS, CURLS, Bandeaus, Prigzed Rollers, &c., always on hand, and made to order at afew hours notice, Ladies’ Hatr Dyed, Stamrooned, &c., inthe wost complete manner. All sorts of Tollet Articles from the best French and Kngiish houses. No 308 Pa avenue, up stairs, over Davis’ Music N. B —Hair work repaired or taken in ex- 3m : GAS FIXTURES. R&; MILLER, BON &-CO., ALEXAN- aris, Va.. constantly on some varie of CHANDELIERS PENDANTS. BRACK » Yom the factory of Cornelius & Baker, which they will guarantee to Pa Cali and examine for yourselves dec 1- CREAT" "GRE ctatte, Ebening: * < THE WEEKLY sTaR., ‘This excellent Family and News Journal—con- taining « greater variety of interesting reading than can be found in any other—is published os Seturday morning. Single copy, per annum..........:+++seeses81 95 T0 CLUBS. Ten los ‘Twenty copies. eee eo Cask, INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. ‘Single copies (in wrappers) can be procured at the counter, immediately afver the issee Paper. Price—Tuaxz Can _ —— Star. ts. NO. 1,305. 1 Comntasion ot reget as agents wil beallowed AUCTION SALES. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. Por Sale and Rent. LS) Ini ee Fee Sa L&—ONE OF THE FINEST porting r Writing on the subject of the « EVENING STAR. lish Turf and American Horses,” the § of reat na erste Coe Wis | aS eA AacNTEHER | aavant Gis w. Bur on. | oetrsteoneetionns enti te Good will of a Restemrant at Auction .—On | pike Rosd, 8 miles from Alerandria, about 11| We clip the following rich yarn from the | (WS on the possible movements of Mr. Ten- THURSDAY, the 26th instant, I shall sell. at 10 Washington, and 1 mile from & p local col f the B Broeck : g’clock am, at the ‘‘ Pearl’? (formerly Green | Station on the Manassas Gap R. R ,now ap | /0cal columnsof the Buffalo Republic. It par Oar readers, in common with ourselves, will Tree) House, near Adams & Co’s Express Office, Rsv completion Buyers will be shown | takes slightly of the Silver Lake sea serpent | now be all impatient to see for which wt No. 335 Penn venue, between 24 and 94 strocts, Premises by persons living there The pro- | g.461) ; that Mo bim Mr. Ten “ea pom & good assortment of Furniture, &c , viz: Fe A recommend itself on inspection ‘or 4 : are 0) um Sir. T roeck will nom- M ny. Sideboard, Tables, and Sddrens the subscriber by mail at Dranes-| At the boarding house where Dave and his | ‘2%t¢ his Amerioan celebrities. It will hard- mb Ville, Fairfaxco.,Va. JAMESS.PURDY. | friends‘ put up,” are a number of servam | \Y be worth his while to expose his hand for Deane oS TS Feather Beds, Bedding, and | mar 18-6t girls, and it is an idiosyneracy of servant girls | *2Y Of the sweepstakes or handicaps at the to take their share of toilet articles, suc! hair oils, perfumes, &c , while the venating the apartments of the and his friend Robert we: ry their respective toilets, and being in a court- ing way, had been paying extra attention to personal adornment, fora long time. They were in the habit of getting a pint of hair oil alr Mattresses Cane and other Chairs, Washstands. Clocks China, Glass, and Crockery Ware, Toflet Set Brussels and other Carpets, floor ana other Oil- cloth Saloon Tables, Pictures, Cooking and other Stoves ALSO— The Gzs Burners, Bar and Bar-fixtures, and the Good will of the House. Newmarket spring meetings ; we pre- sume, Ascot, with its magnificent oup » will be his first aim The cup itself is a mere bagatelle of $2 500 value, intrinsically; though & work of art, and a trophy of American Superiority, it would be almost invalnable on this side of the Atlantic. But this racé always gives riee to an immense amount of tion, half a million of dol'ars Sn Fee RENT.—THE LARGE FOUR-STORY Brick Dwelling, with all the modern im- provements, situated on E street, north side, be- tween 9th and 10th streets. ‘Fo a good and per- manent tenant the rent will be moderate Inquire at No. 394 £ street. mar 7-tf ee OR SALE —A FARM LYING IN MONT- g county, Md., 9 miles from Washing. ton, near the Bethesda Chureh, on the Rockville are rej made up atthe druggist, at one time; and | ° erally chang- a a bees U Turnpike The Farm contains 90 acres of first | finally they were in the habit of finding thet rg age cn it; hence there is an opportunity AS a | rate land. The improvements are a new Frame | a pint of their costly hair oil wouldn’t last a t. TenBroeck’s obtaining an all-sufScient By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. , House, containing 6 rooms, and a stable amount of hard cash in addition to t! men a comes the Gesdesee’ ae all its pains, penalties and allow: which are decidedly in favor of eoraag tee} hor We are almost disposed to regard this as a certainty, if Mr. TenBroeck's horses are what they were. We cannot well See, in- deed, how, with such a team—potorious for all the requisite qualities of speed and endu- tance, trained after our fashion of forcing the pace from end to end—he can fail in accom- plishing the victory with one of the trio, un- tess his jockeys be seduced into the English custom of making a waiting race of it. Bat we hope and trust Mr. TenBroeck will set his face against this method in toto; let him give explicit orders ‘to goin and win,’”’ with. vut regard to the style in which the race may be run by the other horses—nay, as if there were none others ir the race—and we imagine he will show the English turfites some’ w which they have been unaccustomed in the shape of horsefiesh This is no child’s play. The sporting honor of our country is concerned, and should not be sacrificed by a trick or racing juggle, to which the English jockeys are au fait lence, we would iipress upon Mr. TenBroeck the necessity of dicarding all advice, and of run- ning this, or any other rece, after the Aieri- 2an and not the om eae fashion. Let him do this and with bis horses well and in racing condition, he must succeed; let him neglect week, and that all the servant girls in the bouse emitted the same perfume they did. It was not long before they came to a conclusion inthe matter. So one evening, finding that the hair oil cruise was empty, they took the bottle which had contained ityand straight- way went to Mathews’ drug store. There was a whispered conversation with a laughing Db for four horses. Also for sale—A first-rate Horse and Scroll Saw. Forterms apply to CHARLES F WOOD, 448 9th street, between E and F., or toC.T Woop, adjoining farm. mar 7-37 Fe Mf leg peed HOUSES AND LOTS FOR SALE. we, Weshiugeon, a cated at petra anes rey nue, ’ » clerk, a mixing of various articles in a pint oar “His gout. One en eee ee, bottle, and the following was marked on the ‘with finished basement, nearly new, and in com- seh aren book as the contents : plete order, with wster and gas throughout. Ap- | Of Lac Asafcedita (milk of a tida, Ply toE. K. LUNDY, at No 46 Louisiana ave- which, for the information of ouftead- nue, Washington, or Ne. 158 Bridge street,| ers we will state, isa highly concen- Georgetown. mar 6 trated extract of that delicious drug ) of thia.. tesceeeeseseceseel OUNCE. Of Liquor Potasse—a fiuid slightly cele brated for its corrosive power, havin, the property of taking the hairoff a dog in ten seconds.......sseeeeeee.$ OUNCE. Balsam of Fir—the stickiest and gum- miest articles known. +e+e.1 ounce. Honey.. seseel ounce Alc-hol, — to make these ingredients AUid.....ecessecerseseseececee voeed pint This was well “shuck’ and deposited in the usual place occupied by the hair oil. The next morning, (Sunday,) Dave and Bob dress- ed themselves for church, travelled down stairs. But theycame up ano- ther stairway in a few seconds, and secreted themselves in a room adjoining theirs, where, from a couple of panes of glass over the door. ANDSOME FURNITURE AND House. keeping Effects at Public Auction —On FRIDAY MORNING, March 27th, at! . at the residence of the Hon. Jefferson Davis, cor- ‘+ of 18th and @ streets, shail sell his Furniture id Effects— Suite of bandsome Rosewocd Parlor Furniture, richly carved and finished in crimson Broc- atelle, consisting of large French Sofa, two Arm, and four Parlor Chairs Suite of Blue and Gold Brocatelle covered Furn- iture. consisting of two Tete-a-Tete and four Parlor Chairs Rosewood Marble-top Centre Tables Gothic, Rush, and Cane-seat Fancy Chairs Handsome Brocatelle and Lace Curtains, with cornice and fixtures complete Suite of Walnut Carved Parlor Furniture, fin- ished in blue damask Gilt frame Pier (lass, slab, and bracket Walnut Secretary, Kt*geres Suite of Mahogany crimson plush covered Parlor Furniture Leather covered Arm and Reclining Chairs Solid Oak Hall set, consisting of Settee, Table, and four Gothic Chairs Handsome Velvet, Brusseis, and Thies-ply Car- Brusseis stair Carpets, Oilcloth, Mati Damask and Chintz Curtains, Cornice, Handsome ey Bedstcads Bureaus, Wardro! Washstands Mattresses, Feather Beds, Bolsters, and Pillows White Marble ‘op, Dreb, and Imitation of Oak ttage Sets China, Granite, and Japanned Toilet Sets Walnut Extension Dining Table i GFT TACE FOR RENT--LAND FOR SALE. For rent, fora term of two to four years, a tasteful Cottage, of three basement, five first fioor, three seccnd floor, and four attic Rooms, with mo¢e'n conveniences for heating the house and supplying it with water. A Farm attached, of two hundred acres, which can be reduced to any quantity agreed op; eight miles from Washing- ton—three from Alexandria, high, healthy and romantic. If rented immediately servants and furniture can go with house to end of the current year Also,a Farm of 300 acres. with impreve- ments, within three miles above. for sale or lease EnquireofSWEENY, RITTENHOUSE FANT «& ae Bankers, and Col IRWIN, Land Office. mar ALUABLE FARM IN VIRGINIA FOR SALE —It contains upwards of 1700 acres 500 thereof under cultivation, about 500 ured for and after finishing astures, and about 700 acres well mbered, and | ‘hey could see everything that went on Af | ‘2° ¥8rning we give him, and the probability Marble-top coe Flong ‘which the contem lated straight’ xf zi of fail hich would i gbt line ure (which would cover us with mortifi- Cane-seat Chi Ratlroad to Charlottevile en run Attached a ce people et house had gone, two or Chinere Extension Chair, Teapoys French China Dinner, Dessert, and Tea Service Glassware, Table Cutlery, Castors French China, Granite, and Painted Toilet Sets Hat-tree, Olfcloth, Matting, &c Together with an excellent assortment of Kitchen Requisites. zation) looms in the distance ; because that in the finerse and trickery of racing the English are sccomplished adepts. If besten fairly we should, of course, acknowledge defeat with a good grace; but we decidedly object to be- ing beaten by trickery. In a fair field, ana with a fairly run race, we have no fear. Subsequent to the Goodwood, there are a- variety of cups and stakes for which Ameri- can horses can be entered with every proba- three servant girls came into Davie’s room. “ Whisht, Molly,” says a large, red-headed one. “‘Misthur Dave has some more of the ile, and me hair’s as dhry as powdher; let’s have a reglar Gx up wid de folks all away!” This was acceded to, and they all went to oiling their jocks, being very lavish with the fluid, which was quite thin in consequence of the alcohol. Ina few moments red head says: “ Wirra, that shmells so!’’ with her nose thereto is a Grist Saw Mill, fed from the South Anna Rtiver,which is a part of the boundary line, and on which are also-40 acres of low ground foil good, yal) wes producing good Tobac- co, Wheat, Corn, &c ipo big very superior and very ample, and in r. or . 160 bushels of Wheat have been seeded, Tobac- co Plant Beds were burnt and seeded before the last frost. for Oats and Corn due progress is made, With the estate, the slaves and improvements, ALso— At3o’clock, in frent of the residence, e large and bandsome Caleshe Carriage, built to order, aad in first rate condition. Also, a pair of handsome Bay Carriage Horses, | stock etc., may aiso be had, and further infor- | turned skyward. bility of success ; to say nothing of the great Also, — bie teat npsiachie yr ale Bar- Taation given ae Editor of the Evening Star,| ‘Sure, its the parfame,’’ interrupted a cream tag hegre en — os Tork, "y - age Washington city. marS | short and dumpy specimen, with her hair | oD°ster, the Corsarewitch, Cambridgesbire, ness. Terms: $50 and under, cash; over that sum a down her back &o , the victories of would omecnly estab- credit of 60 patie days, forsatisfactorily endorsed - OR RENT—THAT VERY COMMODI- ‘ish our racing fame, and bring Mr. Ten ~* Parfume, indade,”’ says red head, “that’s notes, bearing t; ous and conventent (brown stone front) House, not parfume, that's the real bad shmell ”? Broeck home a milli ituated the th sidc of K, between 9th and > = mar 19-a J.C. MeGUIRE, Auct. | {inated on It is new, and has been Keptinthe | ‘‘Mebbe,” says dumpy, -‘its the Patob- A Tariuiixe Story —The New York Com- me Advertiser tells the following thrilling tale: Last fell, a woman residing in the vicinity of Worcester was picking blackberries in a field near the houee, baving with her her only child, a bright-eyed little fellow of lees than a year old. The babe sat upon the ground amusing iteelf with grasping at clumpsof yel- low weed that grew within reach, and eating By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. best order by the Hon Robert McClelland, Sec- retary of the Interior, he being the reef occupant since its completion. Posses«ion will be given within a few tag after the 10th of March. For terms ppnly to the subscriber, a! 529 H, between 6th and 7th streets, or at the works at the Patent Office. [feb 26-12] THOMAS BERRY. A CARD —FOR RENT, A FIRST-CLASS House in Franklin Row, now occupied b Hon. C. Cushing, Attorney General. It has al! chew-lce. I’ve ha ard that Patcb-chew-lee shmells dreadfil at fast, a pershon must git used to the ehmell before they likes it Shure it’s « perfume used by the quality !” ‘TMs satisfied red head, and after a thorough ‘‘iling” they left the room In about two hours the boarders came home from church— “Good gracious, what is it??? “ Biess my soul, Mr. @., I shall faint; oh ! my dearthere must be an unclean animal in the room!” i , Carriages, and Marne: "4 NDAY, the 30th instant, shali sei), commencing at 10 o’cleck a m , at the residence of Elisha Riggs, kisq , on North G, No. 223, be- tween 17th and 18tb streets west, a very supericr arsortment of Furniture, &c , viz: Fine Rosewood case Grand Iiano Forte, made by. Erard, of France, 8 papeeion 1 ipesraunent _ oe sooner ere recs a water} and - ewe sa oe Serie, sso brought him from time to time by his Two full suites of Rosewood and nut Parlor | ba! y A as the boarders got a sniff at the “ Patch. | mother . Furniture, covered with figured and crim- ; rtp ego ~ opt ee nn ee chew-lee”’ when they cntered the house. The | The latter at length, intent upon gatherin bepaligpeme view of the city and of the Potomac river it 1s | aster and mistress of the house were pus- | the fine fruit, passed sround a rock which bi Eeeaseoins Resowenk Sete in front of one of the most beautiful public | 2!ed, confounded, indignant, and in vain en- | her child from view. She about to return re card and side Tables squares in this city, witha delightful ani deavored to discover the locality of the | to him, when, hearing him laughing and crow- ras Giese techn een enter Beaker? stant eupply of oon water. I¢ is entirely free | *¢ smell.” At dinner time there were not | ing in great glee, and thinking he must be safe complete ‘ >| from dust and mosquitoes. Inquire of WM | half a dozen boarders at the table, and those | 48 long as he was so hap)y, she remained a Two gilt gothic-frame Mantel Mirrors, 68 by 43 | WALL, of Wall and Stephens, S22 Pencsylva | that wore there were rapidly thinking of | little longer where she was. inches nia avenue. mar 4-im backing out, as the three girls who were ‘‘iling”? were attending on them. Finally dinner was given up, and with dcors and win- dows opened, the inmates alternately froze Suddenly the little voice ceased, and after a moment's delay the young mother stepped upon the rock and looked over, expecting to see her babe asleep; instead of which, he was One fine Convex Mirror, one large Psyche Glass Very superiordamask, brocatelle and lace Win- dow Curtains, with Cornice and Ornaments Gothic, fency and arm Ca-tor Chairs OR RENT —THAT LARGE AND VERY desirabJe Store Room and Cellar, No 130, on Bridge street, near High, Seabrr ced formerly sa . | occupied by Myers & Bro ,a: Goods House, | and suffocated. The day was a dire one to sittiog perfectly motionless, his lips ed capone Erooxes Manic} Clocks, with Candela. _ ey occupied by poaee whl a them, but it wore away sbet way. and his wide open eyes fired with a ngolar Suositant bronzed Statuary and Mantel Orna- ros pellcacain scumnt ene reer Wit pets ae. Atnight the three girls attempted t» comb | ¢xpression upon some object which at first she was unable to discern their hair. The alcohol had evaporated, A large assortment of Of! Paintin: leaving the balsam of fir and honey, and ee of JAMES FULLALOVE, orto E 8. But who can judge of her horror when, on £8. Fine ee bronzed Gas and Candle Chande- eS ee they might as well have attempted to comb a way a she merger ree ali ARS a S dl hingles At t. ve feet from her infant, a rattlesnake, wi popped tare Sideboard, with Deck and my farm and coantry seat, situated on the pees sone ei er ok ape oe her glittering eyes fastened upon bis, and Rosewood marble top Commode — a aren te oa ne Morton, Mrs» through the influence of the potasr@ at the | nearing him by an almost imperceptible mo- Wainut Extension Table Boice, Mersrs Linthicum, Adler and Eliason,.| Tots, the whole mass of front hair came off | tio A large assortment « f Cut Glass and China A complete set of heavily plated Sheffield Silver are—vegetable and meat Dishes, with covers, Soup Tureen Walnut Morocco-covered Dining Chairs Walnut carving Table Handsome flowered Table Etegere, Es-retoire, or Lady’s Cabinet Fine Rosewood velvet covered recumbent, and morocco cevered Castor Chairs Very superior rosewood and inlaid Billiard Ta- ble, with Cues and Fixtures’ complete, a premium articie Fine marble top mah Bureaus, Wash nD The eight of her darling’s peril so nearly paralized her, that for an instant she half be- lieved the dreadful fascination had extended to herself; but the certainty that, unless she was the instrument of salvation to her child, he was inevitably lost, in some degree restored her power. She glanced wildly round for something that might be used as a weapon, but nothing appeared, and vege b venomous reptile had passed over balf the space which divided him and his victim. Another moment and all would be lost. What could be done? In her hand ehe held a broad tin pan, and, the side of the red head’s cranium, which she discovered with a yell that would have rend- ered acannibal envious. The same result at- tended the rest cf her hair, with the excep- tion of enough to do up as a scalp lock to or nament with feathers The two other girls met the same fate, and at about ten o'clock t at night they might have been seen Wrap- ping up their lost ‘* Patch chew-leed”’ locks in ieces of paper. The next morning they were informed by the mistress that she did not de- sire to employ bald-beaded servant girls, and containing about 40 acres of land, improved with a frame dwelling, gardener’s house, cow and horse stables, etc. Phe very short distance frora Georgetown and Washirgton makes it very well adapted for a dairy farm and market garden. The high elevation commandsa beautiful and icturesque view of the Me:ropolis and surround- (is country, and is in this, as well as in regard to health, unsurpassed. It will be sold en ire or in lots to suit porchasers " feb2#-eolm*’ HENRY GILDEMEISTER. R SALE OR RENT.—THAT DESIRA- ble residence on F street, between 20th and ny and walnut dressing josetsand Stands with their ‘‘chist’”’ they departed in almost a 4 3 Walnutand mahogany Wardrobes and Beds'e'ds En FGhne, Kok Domasien tie inet. sealped condition The aires of Dave | springing from the rock, quick as thought sbe Feather Beds, Bedd'ng, Hair and other Mattre-ses x (2 : au 12-eotf | and Bob’s connection with the transaction was | covered the snake with it, and stook upon it ately, Inquire of RI@GS & CO FS SALE, EXCHANGE FOR CITY PROPERTY, OR REN T—Possession given first of April next, that delightful situation situated near Mr. J. Gales, oontaining 1% acres of Land, with all itsimprovements. Tiue good. Ina good state of cultivation. For further par- ticulars apply to the subscriber at the Dead Letter Office, or at Ko 439 6th street, between E and F. feb 21-2awtf GEORGEM KENDALL. ARMS FOR SALE—INTENDING TO cultivate a larger farm, the subscriber will sell the farm in Alexandria county, Virginia, on which he has resided for the seven years. It | goons, delivered by Dr. Delafield, was re- panes ses, ana Gonmieenaamaten mirkably short, but the reason why has not ds, miles from the Geor; . = i eset 7 nate cron bath. Waahianton Gaal Aleae zt been published. The faculty had invited ae ‘Tapestry, Brussels and cther Carpets and 0; Painted Cottage Chamber Sets, Kitchen Requi- sites, &c Also, ¢ lot of old Wines and Brandy. Aa Wednesday, the ist of April, we sbail sell, at 12 o’clock m.— ‘Two excellent Family Carriage Horses Two very superior riding Horses, which work weil in double or single harness One good Milch Cow, now giving milk One Family e, With shifting top One Coupee, made by Watson, of Philadelphia One two-seat light Family Carriage, for four per not known tili lately, but their toilet articles have been ag sacred from touch as the tomb at Palestine Morau—When boarding, see that the ser- vant girls are attended to in the way of t’ilet articles. to prevent its escape. Fhe charm was broken—the child moved, swayed to one side, and begentoscb At the same time the mother recovered her voice and screamed for aid, retained her position until it arrived, when the cause her terrible fright was despatched. Narrow Escare oF A wore Cuass or Youxe Docroxrs—Doctor Tyng in the Col lege of Physicians and Surgeons.—The vale dictory lecture before the graduating class of the venerable College of Physicians and Sur- k= A Bible distributor in Kentucky re- ports that of 30.000 families he visited, one- fourth had no Bible, and many had neverheard of sach a book at all! There were three regu- iarly ordained ministers also who had nocopies of the Scriptures. Tar Ramway Catastropne —The London sons One opea Phaeton and one Buggy, and a large lot of excellent Harness Terms: All sums under $50, cash; over $50,a ble and well- | Rev Dr Stephen H. Tyng to deliver the ad- | (Canada) Pree Press says that many who were cosecied, bart se bias ON GREEN.” | arran ca amalten trace, contintag six rooms, | dress, with the hope, probably, of getting well acquainted with the fragile ci of mar 19-eolw&i : ” Auctioneer. with front and back covered porticos, the former | from the fresh mind of a new man, for suc’ im the bridge protested in the most decided man ner against allowing trains to run over so dangerous a part of the line at speed. The pork operators in Louisville, Ky, have realized heavy profits the season One house has cleared not less than $300,000; snother $200,000; while the profits of another was $150,000, and several others from $80 000 to $100 000. Monzip Propensity —The editor of a P. 8.—‘fhe sale will commence in the dining room, with the Cut Glass, China, and Silver Piate. Theladies and ee of Alexandria, Georgetown, and Was! axiom, and the public in meral are respectfully invited to this sale, as they will find it to be worthy their attention A GREEN. FARM FOR SALE BY AUCTION.— On MONDAY, the 6th of A; Pproximo, at 11a. m., the undersigned will sell, on the premi- 38 by 12 feet; a kitchen ; a comfortable house for op hay eee barn, with ug for six horses cows, and an ample cistern (attached to the barn; a root cellar under the barn, to hold 2,000 bushels of roots for market or stock feeding; ice house ; spring house; smoke house; corn house; a stone market root house, and a store house. Also, a good di mear homestcad door, from the never failing spring of which water is obtained for all the requirements of the occupants. here audiences, some suggestions that the old stagers would not be up to; just as painters, after they have exhausted the criticisms of connvis- seurs on their sketches of brute nature, ask and expect to get valuable hints from old far mers who know nature like a book, though they don’t know the philosophy of colors nor the rules of art It was understeod that Dr. Tyng would deliver the address, and it wes about to be publicly announced, when the 7, ses, tothe highest bidder, his BLADEN FARA, | js aiso on the place an orchard of more than a didates for graduation called a meeting, | Orleans paper states that in some portions of of 40 actes of eholce garden farming Lard, situ: serps the niseet wanerios (ar poaceen ap: and in much indignation began toresolye sub-| Louisiana and Mississippi, and other States ated in Alexandria county, Va ,a fourth of a mile from the Lone ‘umpike, and three- fourths of a mile from the junction of that Turn- pike with the Columbia Turnpike to Washington city. For full particulors concerning this farm, see an advertisement in another co!umn of the Star. probably also, some of the children of both sexes are in the habit of eating rorin, pine bark, clay, salt and other substances, to such an extent as not only to undermine their health, but insome instances to — — “ol pot “‘ix’’ a Race.—The + Ackag Faken in Rochester fell into a mill race, and was sucked under an arch a hun- dred feet I g and some feet under the sur- face ofethe water. He boiled up to the sur- face at the other end, caught # post and was rescued all right. UgrThe New York Philosophical Bociety have appointed s committee, who are now trying to solve the problem, “Can the phe- nomena styled Spiritual Manifestations be ac- counted for by physical laws?’ The com- mittee have already had before them a num- ber of s, among them the celebrated Mrs. Hatch, who, it will be remembered, re- cently lectared on the subject in this part of the country. KF Perforated letter-stamps have been pre- pared by the Postmaster-General They have a series of small perforation around the edge, which render them separable from each other without the aid of a cutting instrument; while the ragged edge left after the separation, serves to fasten the stamp Siqemnge A a emoth ed, stamps now in 5 cask oote The new pattera is for sale at all the Post-offices. stantially as follows: 1. That the Rey Dr. Tyng is a homepath, not quietly and modestly, bu: he goes out of the way to tempt people to employ the little pill doctors - 2 If eo, he can’t congratulate us as he should upon our graduation, except ironically or hypocritically. E 3 Te the Faculty can’t tender us their con- gratulations; if they are obliged to ask stran- gers to do the little pelitenesses for them, we would rather go off uncongratulated with our diplomas. While these proceedings were on foot, luck- ily Dr. Watts—who, with Dr. Gilman, was the author of the innocent outrage—came into the meeting, shouldered the whole blame, apologized, gave assurance that Dr. Tyngs medical heresies were unknown to the Faoul- ty, and promised speedy reparation. By his great popularity the Professor prevailed, and the sturm mae Ly It was made right with the clergyman, and at the eleventh hour Dr. Delafield prepared a brief and othodox ad- dress. It was romored that the su that followed was longer, and sound entirely on the goose —V. ¥ Evening Post ig a ie Five Points Association of New York ng their protegees. Monday eve- niog, @ large party of women, most of them with a child in arma, were sent.W est over the Erig road. tes, ‘dwarf and standard,) cherries and sla seg present fourteen acres are led down to wheat and rye; six in timothy, (yielding an average of at least two tons per acre.) four ina market garden; four in clover; tweive ready to be put in corn and oats in the spring, and cleven in wood, of which there is an ample supply for all the purposes of the piace. This farm has been cultivated with care and is very productive. no pains having been spared to render it remuner- ative, and to make it complete in all lis appoint- ments. For a dairy man and market garden ‘man, or for the nen btir usiness in e! - : already in all Persons desiring to view the premises can reach them by inquiring at Bailey’s>q Roads, at the ——— of the Turnpikes mentioned above, or at "6 >¢ Roads, on the road leading from George- town Ferry, from which Ferry the Bladen Farm is 4 miles t. Terms of sae: One-third cash, on thedelivery of the deed, and the balance in equal instalments on 1 and 2 years time, with interest. A warravted deed given and a deed of trust taken to secure the deferred payments. mar 17 W. D. WALLACH. ee ani nee of a person ity who fers a place iy pees improved it is superior to any other now for sale. ) site Also, THE BLADEN FARM, (60 scr a mile of the leading ter to Alex latter to ° ‘ Ce eta Oe immediate vicinit : miles ath elite barnel from cities Shere: Mate a itanorehard ofabout350cholce trees, most of War DerantMent iif le ' Adjutani General's Office : Washington, March 6, 1537. Amicat BOARD, TU CONSIST OF a A biblagpegd Seda gs R. 8. Sar- TERLES, and Surgeon U. McDovcaxt, will as- semble in the city of New York. on the Sirst day of May, 1857, or as soon thereafter as practicable, for the examinstion of Assistant. Surgeons for By order of the Secretary of War: | 8. COUPER, A4jutant General sai B —A4pplicants for ae {nto the yea Saf’ of tne Army must m their_a| ph the Bekeetary of Were tions through mar 20! a