Evening Star Newspaper, March 26, 1857, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR . Ln - PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (EICEPT SUND4y,) AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 11th street, By W. D. WALLACH,. and is served to subscribers by carriers at @IX AND A QUARTER CENTS, ‘weekly Agents ; served cents per month, To mal sai the aa is PHREE DOLLARS AND FIF-| Ci a year in advance, TWO i for six months, and ON DOLLAR fe three’ i>” SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. GOLD MED PREMIioOm PIANO PORTES. WILLIAM KNABE, Partaer in the late &rm of Knasz, Garuiz & Co ») CONTINUES THE MANUFACTURE AND sale of grand and Square PIANO, EORTES. under the nameof William’ eet »at the old stand, Nos 1,3,5 7 orth Entaw street, opposite the Eutaw House, They have also just opered a new Sales at No 207 Baltimore street, between Charles ont Light stre-ts, on the premises Partly o-cupfed by Mr. Henry 'Y as @ music §- where they will constactly on band a large assort- meat of and highly fiaishel grand and Portes ; - Melodeons, from the Dest makers. from 4 to 5-octave, some with double Rey-henatn, double reeds, snd stops to suit smal! es extenst en, in the ct Fakes Se oa a ne ns the mest liberal terms. and a ar Pianos were awarded best (goid medai) at the Fairs of the A de re tute €-0 succersive years—October, 1956. and 1855—{a opposition to fourteen and pi- York, Boston; and Baltimore, We were alse awarded the first premium at the Industrial ix. — held tn Richmond, ‘Virginia, 1855 and In addition to this we are in possession of tes. timoniais from the most distioguished Professors nee Sho county. ehiob 058 de seen warerooms, speak! tr mselvres and others of the high appreciation In which our in- struments are every were held Au instruments are puaranteed for five yea and a privatege of exchange is granted witni: the first six months from the day of sale if the in- ww boleeale desigrs will Sud itte tastes Will find itto their ad to give us a call before purchasi a ‘lanos exchanged, hired. and tuned. WM KNABE & CO. iJ” Three of these saperior Pianos, two square J-octaves and one grand 7-octav’s, are now om ezhibition at the “‘ atetropolitan Mechanics’ In stitue Falr’’ ia this city. The public is respect. fully — toeall ead Judge for themselves mar DR. STEPHEN BAILY, Office Ne. 195 Pennsylvania Avenue Three doors from 1ith street. A &. BAILY begs leive to inform the public that he caa be seen at all hours. at his office, located asabove He feels assured that an exp:- Hence of fiftee: years’ practice, with the large number of pitients, and great variety of difficult cases that h= his treated su-cessfully, will enable him to sarmount any difficulty, szieatific or oth. erwise, relatiag tothe Teeta His own experi- por faer acme hiram of miny men emi- neat in 5 a cae Drs Harris and Jand & Parmly, has hia, long since, happen iy > Preparations for filling b, also all Bo is, Gutta Percha, India Rubber, and Cements for Cie coastraction of Con- tinuous Gum Teeth, and that Porce!ain, mounted ou Gold Plate, is the onl? reifable substance that €an be worn ia the mouth, as was most conclu- — showa by the last American Dental Con- vention. Although he fitters himself that from his long residence? and practice in W: a, be ts fc- vorably Knowa to bis numerous and trons, be begs leave to referthem to the wing TESTIMONIALS. From the late Rector of the Church of Epiphany of this city. Dr. Sraruas Batty: Dear $ir—I desire to exp: teem for you persoaaliy, and my coutifecee fa yo ‘or dentist The operatioas exccuted for me igh!y satisiacto~y. I hope that you may reseivethe patron age trom my friendsaad the pubiic that your akill se well dover res. Yours very t.uly, 354, J. W. FRENCH. From one of the olfest firms ia Baltimore, Mesers. Bogss, & Co. cman a Having employed Dr. S:ephen Bally, Satgeon Dentist, of Washiogtoa City, to execate for me, an mportant and dimt- tult piece of work, which he did to my entire hana oe an in view of the fact that one of ths most distiaguish members of the Deatal College of Baltimore, failed, after re peated trials, to perform the same work satisfaciorily, tt gives ms grest pleasure to express my extirs confidence aud Bich estimation of his profess'ensl skil!. Balumore, Janeary 13, 1857. HBARMANN BOGGS. Extract from & note received from the late Hou. John M. Clayton. U. 3. Suware, Angust 19, 1956, The teeth you made forme work sd@wirabiy; nothing could be better. Very gratefaily, JOHN M. CLAYION. To thors that seek relief from the ‘Bial sttes of the teeth, I esa cheerfully recommend Dr. 5, B tly. as a superior Dem he tof poreviain teeth for yeged several texth fo- myself, and th 1 ‘ail for more than tau years. ROBERT T. NIXON, of the Va. Conference of the M. &. Charch South. Ap 0 19, 1856, We, the andersigued, having hed occasion to ava'l ourselves Dr. 9. Baily, Surgeon Dentist, of this city; or haviug been cogniz.nt of his operations om our expressing our admire of the uniformly satisfae- ost delicate and d F we ressectfaliy re ronage of t.e public; by. 2° which we consider him em:nan:iy THOMAS U. WALTER, 403. HL bLEY, Archinect U © Geptiel. of W-shington, D. O. MILLER, M.D, : x. ere agtoa, B. 0. Ex-Goversor of Florida. WALTES# LENOX, ¥ s 5 Wasningtos. D C. U.S. Patent Office. 0. C. WIGHT, Priactyal Rittenhouse Acatemy. feb 20 tf THE IMPROVED SETS UF TEETH. LOOMIS, THE INVENTOR AND tee of Loomis’ Minera! Plate .”? having successfully introduced hfs improvement In various cities, has Row permanently established himself in Wash- 32 is improvement for Sets of Teeth consists chiefly in mak: a set of but one piece of mate- rial, and that f tructible mineral No metal is used in their coastruction, and ikey are there- | fore free fr m galvanic action and metalic taste There are no joints to become filled with moisture er particles of food, hence they are pure aad clean There are lighter, — clu far more darble, natural in give a seward of Une Thousand Dollars to say one who wil produce a similar work of art to equal mice ia purity, beauty, durability, artistic exe-llence or any oth-r requisite q zality. All work responsibly warranted 276 Penn avenue, between 1ith and 13th sts, maz | DR. VILLARD, Dentist, Latz oF Cuicaeo, OULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM the citizens of the District and victatty, that located himself in Washin; he is now to perform al. as, in his profession, im the most appro style Ofice No. 250 Peas. avenue, adjoining Gau- tler’s. jan 20-ty DD % MUNSON) AT 28 PENNA AVENUE, is still maxing those beautiful eontinucus GUM FEETH, called Allea’s Patent, for the exceliency of which over ail other styles of teeth, many now wearing them in this city, will cheerfully vouch ‘There ts one Dentist in this city who been rim; bt ere and made a bad imitation hereby caution the public N. B. Whenever a Dentist speaks against Allea’s Patent Continucus Gum Teoth, whea propsriy comstructed, itis because he is ignorant of the Incompetent to make the work, or . un ail pey for the patent. je 16-tf DE. C, 5, GUODMAN, Dentist, and Manxfacturer ef Artificial ‘eeth. syuoss waso ake SO UNFORTUNATE ‘as to require Artificia! feeth will find (withost any nonsenee or by buggery.) Teeth set u a base or plate Ma’ pure and properly con- structed, as to all other being superior modes ‘The various operations of Dent! seitesaly and properly exeauied. Teader Ter — usefai for ar i sagey Teeth extrac! iy Sikes comer of Sch s-rect and Pa. avenue. 7-3m F° 7" E PAIR OF FINE MULES, four years ret end very kind in’ ARNY & SHINN A. No. 67 Green feb 23-1 Georgetown. N ERICAN PLAY, BY AN AMERI- A : Cortez, the Conqueror, in 5 acts. eee ee PRG USON, 456 7th st. mew Ee CoE" "Esens Sasi, THE WEEKLY STAR. UF Casu, Invantaaty Im a > at UZ, Single copies (in wre: Paper. Price—Tuast Crgsen Post™. x voting Troms ot gents will beatlowed AUCTION SALES. By JAS. C. Mc@UIRK, Auctioneer. URNITURE AND House. eeping ic Auction —On FRIDAY MORNING, Match 27th, at 100’clock, at the residence of the Hon. Jefferson Davis, cor- ner of 18th and G streets,{ shail sell bis Furnitare and Suite of handsome Rosewood Parlor Furniture, richly carved and finished in crimson Broc- atelle, consisting of large two Arm, and four Parlor Chairs Suite of Blue and Gold Brocatelle covered Furn- of two Tete-a-Tete and For Sale and Rent. R RENT.—THE LARGE F' rick Dwell all provements, situated on E street, tween 9th and 10th streets. Toa manent tenant the at No. 304 5 street a: OR SALE —A FARM LYING IN MONT- miles from Washing. Church, on the Rockville The Farm contains 90 acres of first rate land. The improvements are a new Frame House, containing 6 rooms, and a stable orses. Also for sale—A first-rate Horse Power and Scro!l Saw. For terms apply to CHARLES F WOOD, 448 between E and F , or toC.T WOUD, Teceived no hel; he called for ai of the first day; but instead wh the bottle-fend bottles, knocking and sm palmy days of | screaming forth songs of triump end of his servitude Ab, how long secmed to the sick man the He dared not elose his was constantly EVENING STAR. ten times over in See es THE BOTTLE-IMP. [prom tae cenwax.} While Venice was yet in her commerce, there came thither man merchant named Kichar Joyous fellow. Germany at that time, Years’ War; for which reazon the oung chant was especially glad that his busine, called him to stay some time in Venice, whe: ple were not 80 warlike, and eard, he should ind rich wines, the best and most delicious fruits, to say nothing of many most beautiful women, of whom he was a de- — ree = * ccordingly, he soon began to lead a ve: gy life, and was introduced into all sorte vf Many a dey passed in revelry and riot, where afi faces were wild and one only excepted—that of a tain—who, although he attend: pranks of the wild crew with whom Richard had associated himself, never exchanged a werd with bis companions, and constantly wore an expression of strong disquiet on his dark features. The rest willingly suffered his presence, because he was a man of good means and station, who made no scruple on several occasions of paying for the whole Orrics Secrerany Senate oy U 8 arch Effects at Pa! the rest of the thirty-fourth Con- the d, a bold and much disquiet in | rest of that night! eyes; yet while open the im before them He rang for they slept sound; so he was alone in his anguish, resolving that, if God would let him live to the morning at all events to got rid of the bottle-imp hen morning came, he determined to ce- rty he could ; and in ad- -, iyo and pe sa E ‘ure he collected & beap laced them der his Chen, somewhat calmed, considered how to get rid of the imp; presented itself. Th. lay to see him, strange animal and be showed knowing the d accept it in its own char had become very lively, and tics in the phial, that the further to examine it pro; him. To satisfy his consei gree, Richard asked as much as be could— four ducats, two dollars, and twent; But the doctor would and said be must consi Then in his terror the ‘ffered the bargain for three; an the money, he at once gave it to his servant te be spent oa the poor Meanwhile, his illness became more violent tl He lay in a constant delirious fever; and though by degrees he came to him- self again, his complete recove: by trouble of mini soon as he became sensible, he searched for jillow, and found them gone gan to consider how to tur: ais preperty into gold. Bat lo! there came ceople with quittance: money paid as the prio he days of his folly, in order to win Lueretia’s favorable ear to his addresses, he had given her blank forms to fill up as she liked. Thus be must now prepare to go forth almost a begger. The doctor now came to him with a very iture. consistil four Parlor Chairs Rosewood Marble-top Centre Tables Rush, and Cane-seat Fan jandsome Brocatelie erd Bece cornice and fixtures complete Suite of Walnut Carved Fer, and the price for bir di to yer and sother m: rials” wae oe ing is to be executed to the sati:fac- of the Senate, or such his satisfaction, the Ye-bind them with- wil hapten may direet, an if they canne X be re-bound the contractor will be them, pendix will be i » end the other ee be a after they are received from the publisher. T volumes will be paid for as they Se delivered. ° If the lowest rates propored should be offered bv two er more persons equally be'ween them, pects arproved Sa: in the amount of the contract its faithfal perf. oo from ae who a coxtract g bim with ¢! ras the Senate, or from he ton a former proposal, tract, bot failed to eater | any person not actually e in the busi: cf bookbinding A pecmoee a VARN ELL’S PAINTING EMPCRIUM . No 51 Lowisiana avenus, north side, beiw 6th and 7th streets ESPECTFULLY SOLICITS ORDERS for all Binds cf HOUSE, SIGN AND ORNA- MENTAL PAINTING. ao. Promptly attended to at the shortest Will be open from 6% a m. calis will be readily attended adjoining farm. ee ols OE Ge ET een A HREE KROUSES AND LOTS FOR SALE. Houses Nos. 46, 48, and 50 Louisiana ave nue, Washington, are offered at private sale, low Will be sold separate or to gether Title good. One isa four-stcry Brick, with finished basement, nearly new. end In com- plete order, with witer and ply tok K. LUNDY, at nue, Washington, or Ne. 1:8 Bridge street, Georgetown. mar 6 as be may emplwy io | any volumes are not bound to contractor will be required to out additional ch: Pr hisexpense, as lor Furniture, fin- cure first what ‘The Globe and A in two volumes, oxe of about f,- of about 500 pages, Within three menths Leather covered Arm and Reclini: Solid Oak Hall set, consisting and four Gothic Chairs Handsome Velvet, Brussels, and Three-ply Car- Brussdie Statr Carpets, Otlcloth, Ma’ Damask and Chintz Curtains, Cornice, ogany Bedsteads Washstands ters, and Pillows and an o; it: ¢ doctor, who pickyrerg was very fond of all kinds of ls, which he kept in spitite ; the creature as one of these, € Ketice: Table, 0 46 Louisiana av: - ate Ie a cnn YOTTAGE FOR RENT--LAND FOR SALE. For rent, fora term of two to four yeais, a tasteful Cottaze, of three basement, five first floor, three recend floor, and four attic Rooms, with mote’n conveniences for heating the house and A Farm attached, of two hundred acres, which can be reduced to any quentity agreed on; eight miles from Washing- fon—three from Alexandria, high, bealthy and lately servants and furniture can go with house to end of the current Also. a Farin of 300 acres with improve ments, within three miles above. for sale or leare EnqutreofSWEENY, RITTENHOUSE FANT & UO., Bankers, and Gol IRWIN, Land Odlice. the work will de if the tisfactory rity act secu! will be oye for Handsome Mah: Bureaus, Ward: Mattresses pes: Deana ‘op, Drab, at en’ 1» and, Chifia, Granite, and Japanned Tollet Sets Walnut Extension Dining Table Marble-top Sideboard® Cane-seat Chairs Chinere Extension Chair, Teapoys French China Dinner, Dessert, and Tea Service Glassware, Table Cu astors French China, Granite, and Painted Toilet Sets Hat-tree, Oliclota, Matting, &c Together with an excellent assortment of Kitchen re) it with water. y. But in spite of his gaiety, money began ere long to fail poor Richard ; and he sorrowfully found that a life ro extravagantly delightful must soon come to anendfortim. Theothers observed his melancholy and its cause, and had their jest at the well fleeced hangdog looking wretch who could not refrain, eo long as a shekel remained in his purse, from suck ing tho poisonous sweets. One evening the Spaniard drew him aside and with unusual friendliness took him to an unfrequented part of the city. man was at first alarmed by this But he thought, ‘the fellow knows that there 1s not much to be got from me; and as for my skin, if he covets that, he must first adventure his own, which, doubtless, he thinks rather too high a stake.”’ Bat the Spanish captain seated himself on the wall of an old ruined building, made the young merchant sit by hiay aud began as fol- : “It appears to me, my young friend as if you were wanting in that faculty, which has become to me a burden past bearing ; that is, the power of procuring at any hour the you require, and so bein, any person who, as a bid- ‘Was entitled te a con- jive only four § into the same. or from of — er even of that fora a te a ee ene EE ALUABLE FARM IN VIRGINIA FOR SALE —It contains upwards of 1700 acres 600 thereof uuder cultivation, about 500 used for pastures, and about 700 acres well timbered, a: d along which the contemplated Railroad to Chariotteville will run thereto is a Grist Saw Mill, fed from the South Anna River, which !s a part cf the boundary line, and on which are also 40 acres of low ground pleaty producing good Tobac c At3 o'clock, in front of the residence, alergeand bandsome Caleshe Carriage, built to order, and in first rate condition. Also, a pair of handsome Bay Carri; well broke, and fine travellers Also, aset of heavy silve:-p'ated Carriage Har- ness. Terms: $50 and under, cash; over that sum a credit of 60 and $0 days, forsatisfactorily endorsed 3 i.c McGUIRE, Auct. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. XTENSIVE SALE OF VERY SUPERI- er Furniture, Piano Ou Painting 5 ONDAY, the 30th instant, at lv o’cleck a m , at the residence 8, Esq ,on North G, No 223, be- 18th streets west, a very superior assortirent of Furniture, &c , viz: Fine Rosewood case Grand Piano Forte, made by Erard, of France, a superior instrument Two fuil suites of Rosewood and Walnut Parlor Furniture, covered with figured and crim- Handsome Rosewood Sofa card and side Tables it gothic-frame Freoch plate side Mirrors, 81 by 28 inches, with marble pier Brackets, _eormto- frame Mantel Mirrors, 68 by 48 One fine Convex Mirror, one Very superior damask, broca! dow Curtains, with Comiceand Ornaments Gothic, fancy and arm Ca*tor Chats see Mantel Clocks, with Candela- tc ‘hb zed Statuary and Mantel Orna- jucats; for as The establishment aK Pm ,andall Sign Work ten per cent. them under bis He got up, and cheaper than the cid Sign of the Large Eagle. NO WASHINGTON ANUFACTURED SILVER WARE ON exhibition at the Metropolitan Mechanics? but every description of fine Sil- 2 ssen in process of manufuctur 4. O. HUOD’S, 535 Penn. ave, near 9th st KTRAOKDINARY WUMEN Girthoed and Early Life juthor of Extraordinary Men ; with illustra- Dr Livington’s Discoveries in Central Africa, with an accurate map Price 12% cents Ow n Tudor; a Historical Romance By tte = of Whitefriars, Cwsor Borgia, ete. A new Book of Fairy Tales; written and illus- trated by Alfred Crowquill Just published and for sale at TAYLOR & MAURY’S Bookstore, near 92h street Soil good, with co, Wheat, Corn, Bulldings very superior and very ample, and in 169 bushels of Wheat have been seeded, Tobac- co Plant Beds were burnt and sceded before the last frost, for Oats and Corn due progress is made, the siaves and improvements, iso be had, and further infor- mation given by the Editor of the Evening Star, Washington city. essen Leste ES ec asic dR OR RENT—THAT VERY COMMODI- ous and convensent (brown stone front) Houre, situated on the north side of K, between 9th and It is new, and has been kept in the best order by the Hon Robert McClelland, Sec- retary of the Interior, he being the oni: since its compietion within a few da’ bearing interest. 19-4 Institute Fair, ver Ware can b: With the estate. Stock, ete , may aii amount of mone able to go on with your pleasure many otherimportant gifts, I will hand over to you for a rcasonable sum.’’ ac Bante can biggies money, when you wish to get-rid of the power of procuri: it?” asked Richard. 4 E 25 ‘“Why the circumstances are theze : I don’t know whether you are acquainted with cer- tain little creatures called bottle imps are little black fiends, shut up in glasees Whoever possesses such a one may obtain from him whatever pleasures in life he desirer, but especially unlimited gold On the other hand, this accommodating friend requires the soul of his porseseor, provided the owner dies without having delivered over his imp into Bat thiscan be done oniy by sale; and moreover, he must receive for it a less sum than he paid. Mine cost me ten dueats; if you will give me nine for it tis ** Well, sir dootor,’’ cried he, in burst of ill-humor, “‘ if after the fashion of your tribe, you come with a long bill. give me some poi- son into the bargain, for I have not s penny “ Not so,” said the physician gravely, “I give you the price of my whole attendance free » but here is a very rare medicine which I have put in that cup-bosrd, which Gnd needful for the restoration of your health, and for which you shall psy me two dtcate. Possession will after the 10th of March. For ply to the subseriber, a! 529 H, between th streets, or at the works at the Patent THOMAS BERRY. CARD—FOR RENT, A FIRST-CLASS House in Franklin Row, now cccupted b: Hon. C. Cushing, Attorney Gencial. It has a! the modern improvements, hot and cold water bath roows, chandeliers, and gas fixtxres This 1s one of the most elegant and desirable locations in the city, commanding a beautiful view of the city ana of the Potomac river in frozt of one of the most beautiful public squares in this city, with a delightful and con stant supply of good water. from dust and mosquitoes. WALL, of Wall and Stephens, 322 Peno: ‘*With all my heart!” cried the young merchant joyfully ; and having paid the sum to the doctor, the latter at once left the apart- When Richard put his hand into the cupboard, he felt the fatal bottle between bis fingers, wrapped in a scrap of paper, en which was written— Thy body I desired to cure, Thou my soul’s ruin to insure ; But yet my wisdom, higher far, Contrived thy evil scheme to mar. y praise demands: Thus I play back intothy hands ‘Fhy bottle-imp, and wi Give the rozve rope to hang bi [20 BE CONTINUED IN OUR BEXT.] Buiscuit and bron: A large assortment of Of] Paintin; Fine = and bronzed Gas and Candle Chande- ers Marble-top walnut Si with Deck and rate: Sidgboard, Rosewood marble Walnut Extension Table A large assortment ¢f Cut Glass and China A complete set of heavily plated Sheffield Silver Ware—vegetable and meat Dishes, with covers, Scup Tureen Walnut Morocco-covered Dining Chairs Walaut carving Table ndsome flowered Table Etegere, Escretoire, 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 Fix:ures complete, a Premium article Fine marble top mahogany and walnut dressing Bureaus, Wash Closet«and Stands While Richard thought over this, the Spgn- iard continued: “I could, of course, cheat anybody into purchasing it like any otuer hottle and toy, just as it was put into my own hands by a tradesman without a conscience Bat [ should fear to burden m: more by so doing, snd I therefore put the offer fairly and frankly before you. -young and full of life, and will have mayg an etting rid of the thing en OR RENT —THAT LARGE AND VERY desirable Store Room and Cellar, No 130, on ge street, near High, Georgetown, formerly ro ,as8 ary Goods House, Seldner & Co, asa ‘osse:sfon given immediately. To a permanent tenant the rent will be made low. Inquire of JAMES FULLALOVE, orto E 8, WRIGHT, Auctioneer. ARM FOR PALE.—1 OFFER FOR SALE my farm _and country seat. Heights of Georgetown, adjoin of Mrs Barber, Mrs. Barnard, Mrs. Morton, Mrs, Boico, Messrs Linthicum, Adler and Eliason, containing about 40 acres of land, improvec with welling, gerdener’s house, cow and The very short distance from Georgetown and Weshincgton makes it very well adapted for a dairy farm and market gerden. The high elevation commandsa beautiful and icturesque view of the Me:ropojis and surround- ng country, and isin this, as well as in regard It will be sold en tre or occupied by Myers & conscience still end recently occupied b Clothing Store. A private letter from Rome, . Y. Posteay:: “There isan immense activity in art here— quantities achieved, quantities carried to America. have not eeen many painters, but have visited many sculptors, and in none do I find any works that compare, in the least, with Craw- eniuses, the Four Seasons in busts and s'atues, bas-reliefs of Ruth and Naomieverywhere. Gibbon makes monstrous statue® of the Queen and Sir Robert Peel, a colored Venus, and a most effected Cupid, holding a butterfly—Wolfe makes ever s0 many Children, Shepherds, and Spinning Girls, and insipid Women; but Crawford has made Men that make the spectator’s pulse quicken: Patrick Hen: vehement eloquence; man, fall of deep feeling; his Am enough to inspire patriotism; and ever: designed for the pediment of the Was! Capitol is fall of meaning and grace. there is a Peri in marble, so pure, so tender, s0 compassionate und etherial, as of itself is geniue; aud there is a multitude of other figures that delight me with their truth, and grace, and high meaning. And to think that his life is in danger! publishod in the opportunity of you are tired o} ‘Good sir,”’ said Richard, ‘‘do not think me vncivil; but I must own] have been a little cheated alroady in this town of Venice, acd even my nine ducats might not be of value to one who spends as I have seen you do.” ‘« Excuse me for not striking you dead,”’ said the Spaniard haughtily ‘‘Itis because I hops ou will eti!l rid me of my bottle-imp, and also ecause I am not minded to do penance, which would thereby be much increased in length and severity.” ‘;Would you let me make a few trials cf the thing firet?” prudently asked young Rich- © HOUSEKEEPERS.—TO THOSE GO. est improved COOKING STOVES to be found in thig, market. The az- sortment is very large and complete, consisting ef all the different sizes, styles, Also received from the North, the ible Summer Cooking f price from 855) to @8 Together with an as- sortmen of =hawe’s Boston Gas Summer Cooking Please give us a call before buying, for we are confident that we can and wiil sell cheaper than any other house in this city will also find in store a great many useful articles in the Housekeeping line. All goods delivered District, and our Cooking Stoves put up in the very best manner free of charge. of Stoves. Grates, and Housefurnishing is, Brown-Stone Front, No 318. Terms cash on delivery Cc. WOODWARD, mari9-tAprl Pa. ave., bet 10th and 11.h sts. INDOW GLASS.—500 boxes Baltimore and Philadelphia Glass all qualities and sites, for sale at a liberal discount, mar 20-To&F2m 0 ME AT LAST.—The German Stude: Lamp —The subscriber hes just received, di-ect from Germany, one case of those excellent Reading Lamps; for writing, reading,and sewing at night they are especie mar 2-F&Tim iCH BAREGE ROBKS—JUST Received 214 Penn. avenne, beiween FRANK A. McGEE. Wan DsrarrMent, Adj utan: General's Office, Washington, March 6, 1857. MEDICAL BOARD, Tv CONSIST OF Surgecn C A FINE TERLEE, and Surgeon U. situated on the ng the residences horse stabies, etc. Ranges, varying 10) watnutand mah y Wardrobes and Beds‘eids Feather Beds, Bedding, Hair and other Mattre-ses Wie Tapestry, Brussels and cther Carpets and 0; Painted Cottage Chamber Sets, Kitchen Requi- sites, &c » Also, a fine lot of old Wines and Brandy. And on Wednesday, the Ist of April, we shall sell, at 12 o’clock m.— ‘Two excellent Fami! Two very superior r to health, unsurpassed. in lots to suit purchasers HENRY 6ILDEMEISTER. LO) NT.—THAT DESIRA- ble residence on F street, between 20th and 2ist, for the last eight is the embodiment of ames Otis is = states- * To what purpose?’ replied the Spaniard. **It stays with no one, helps no one but him who has fairly purchased it’ Tho youth grew anxious: it was urcomfort- ablo sitting there together at night im that lonely place, in spite of the captain’s de- clared pacific intention; and then there hov- ered before his fancy all the delights which the bottle-imp would provure him. He there- fore determined to risk the half bis remainin; cash on it, only trying first whether he cou. beat down something of the price. “ Fool!’ langhed the captain, ‘‘ it was for your good I asked ihe highest the goed of those who buy it a gome one may not too soun get it forthe lowest possible eum, and £0 go irrecoverabl, place it would be unpolite to mention. “ Never mind,’’ said Richard good humor- ediy; ‘I shamt be ina hurry to sell the wonderful thing again. If I could bave it for five ducats—— A sliea® Ee te «Oh, as you please,’ said tBe Spaniard. n return forthe money, he bended to the young mun a thin glars bottle, wherein by the starlight Richard saw something dano As o trial, he immediately wished to have in bis right hand double the sum he had just paid, and instantly felt ten ducats there Then both went back to the inn with new and cheerful faces; the Spaniard soon took leave, without stuying for the gor- geous banquet which Richard immediately ordered, paying down to his distrustful host price beforehand, while the bottle imp kept filling his pockets with the desired duc- ats. to avy part ofthe Carrlege Horses ding Horses, which work weil in double or single harners One good Mich Cow, now giving milk amily Carriage, with shifting top One Coupee, made Ly Watson, of Philadelphia One two seat light Family Carrlage, for four per ears occupied by the late ‘oesession given immedi- of RIGGS & CO JR SALE, EXCHANGE FOR CITY OR REN T—Possession PRUPERTY, given first of April next, that deli; situated near Mr. J, Geles, oontaluing 1X acres of Land, with all its improvements Ina good state of cultivation ticulars appiy to the subscriber at the Dead Letter Office, or at No 439 6th strect, between & and F. GEURGE St KENDALL OR SALE—A NEW FiR}'t: One open Pheton and one Buggy, anda large lot of exce|lent Harness Terms: A}l sums under $50, cash ; over 250, a credit of 60 and 90 days, for notes satisfactorily orsed, bearing interest. for further par- Woman.—Enthu “Ob! beanteous wo- Spirit oftruth. ‘All art.” P. s.—fhe sale wiil commence in the dining E “What coft, bright e room, with the Cut Glass, China, and Silver Plate. Theladies and geotiemen of Alexandria, Georgetowao, and Washington, and the pubile in eral are respectfully invited to this sale, as they will find it to be worthy their attention “What a marble brow.”” “Lily powder.”” “And glowing cheek.’’ “Liquid rouge.’” McGREGOR, 206 F street, ove of the m sirabie locations jutbecity ises, orofJAS.C McGUIRE, Avction en miesion Merchant. if DELIGHTFUL SUMMFR RESIDENCE onthe Helchts of Georgetown for Rent.— The subscriber offers for rent bis House and Furniture for six montke from wo — of Kari A fll be bires to the tenant Apmataetr partie LOUIS MACKALL. ARMS FOR SALE—INTENDING TO etree er farm, the subscriber will exandria county, Virginia, on seven years. It FAKM FOR SALE BY AUCTION,— in MONDAY, the 6th of April proximo, at lla m., the dadersigned will sci], on the premi- ses, tothe highest bidder, his BLADEN FAKM, of 60 acres of choice garden farming Land, situ- ated in Alexandria county, Va roile from the Leesbarg fourths of a mile from the junction of that Tu:n- pike with the Columbia Turmpike to Washington For fall particulors concerning this farm, see an advertisement in another column of the Star. Persons desiring to view the premises can reach them by inquiring at Baliey’ on of the Turnpikes mentioned above, or at jall’s »% Koads, on the road leading from George- from which Ferry the Bladen Farm Terms of sae: One-third cash, on thedelivery of the deed, and the balance in equal instalments on 1 ard2 years time, with interest, A warranted deed givenand a deed of trust taken to secure the W. D. WALLACH, “Best mineral on gold plate.”” “And rounded form.’’ ‘And taper waist "’ “She can scarcely breathe.”’ “And arching instep.”’ ‘Heels on her gaiters.”’ “And walks as if she sailed “Which is due to hoops. Hot Beps —Much of the comfort of a veg: etable garden is dependent on a het bed; five sixths of the profit of a market pends on the same, and it is now that whoever is going to set one is it it Prepare a strong board frame, a foot high front, and of the size of the sashes you wish to use, so that the slope of the sash will be about one inch to the foot. is about twelve by five feet wide, for three sashes made of plank, and so as to be taken apart, and keyed together without nailing. Pilo fresh horse manure in a rectangular a footeach way larger than the frame; down well with the shovel, and let it beat and settle a few dsys; the frame is kept on and closed, but opened if the heat becomes great, and the moisture deposits on the — After the first rank heat has at on eel it is ready for - of 65 to 80 degrees oan Srectat Onpers No. 31. mpike, and three- ing up and down Surgeon R 8 Sat- cDoveaLt, will as- ity of New York. on the @irst day of May, 1857, or as soon thereafter as jon of Assistant Surgeons for of candidates for adreission into © Medical Steffof tbe Arm Board will By order of the Secretary of War: 7 8. COUPER, Adjutant General N. B —Applicants for edmission intothe Med- ical Steff of tae Army must make thelr appiica- Secretary ee seli the farm in which he has resided for the past contains 51 acres, and is situated near Balls x Roads, 3 miles irom the Georgetown Aqueduct, and 6 mies from both a = tia. There ere upon itac: alt ‘dwelling bouse, containing six rooms, with front and back covered porticos, the former a kitchen ; a comfortable house for large and convenient lon and Alexan- ’s 4 Roads, at the rtable and well- a ts or farm. band barn, with arabia for six horses and as man cows, and an ample cistern (attached tothe barn; a root cellar under the barn, to hoid 2,000 bushels of roots for market or stock feedti smoke house; corn house; a stone ouse, and a store house, Also, near the homestead door, from the ring of which water is obtained ents of the occupants. Whoever would themselves like to porsess such an imp, ean best fancy what sort of life our young triend led from thisday. Me bought a castle and two villas, and surrounded him- self with every kind of splendor and luxury. ile epent some t country seats, wit t k sons Of rank, veel distinguished beauty of the One day he was ie | n. on the brink of a swi laughing and jesti last Lucretia espied the bottle which Richard wore in his vest by a gold chain. could hinder sri heed ‘ries err away the i lay fa e e phial up against HTS Ae airst ae laughed at the strange capers of the black creature within, then c: ing suddenly in affright: “Uugh, it’s a toa flung chain, phial, andimp into the stream, which swept out of sight. poor young max streve to hide bis con- cern, iest Lucretia should question him furth- er, and have him takenup for sorcery But cs soon as he could get away from her, he retir- ed to think what was to be done. He had yet his castle, bis villas, and a heap of duca' ket. He then felt for his money, to his surprise, found the phial and the im “Lol he ae Se at hae kissed tho and r ack thing making an- hin a Tile too fright- The frame we use N deferred payments. 1s MONEY. 7 LOCKS !— CLOCKS !!— CLOCKS !!!—Call at the Great Clock Emporium, opposite Browns’ Hotel, and see the greatest assort- ment of CLOCKS this side of New York Good Clocks warranted for $1.50. Also, all kinds Clock Materials, Uils, Cords, Balls; Keys, © The trade supplied at wholesale or Clocks given in exchange old Silver or Gold Watches. Also, good Wate! for sale low. Call and see for J. ROBINSON’ py COLATES. Bi ma, Cocoa, Cocoa Paste h a crowd iad arora wd ro) eH Cracked Cocos, Mabliard’s and Baker's lates of various is Nes Coop s Shred and Sheet Isin ish Sparkling Gea- om Ristines MACCARONI—Itslian Maccaroni and Vermi- celli, and Canton Preserved Ginger, in jars. Hecker’s Farina, Cornena, for all the requ’ for is also onthe place an orchard thousand thrifty trees of different planti7gs, con- ststing of the choicest varieties of peaches, ap- ples, pears, (dwarf and standard,) cheries a uinces, At present fourteen acres are seeded s e; six in temety of at lexst two tons per acre,, alti gt iy four in clover; twelve ready to be put in corn and oats in the spr: place called Lucretia with her in the garde deep streamlet, GELATINES—C: Flour, Charles- KING & BUROHELL, corner Vermont ave. and Ah st. HE STEAMER GEORGE PAGE FROM to-day, will run as follows: Leave Alexardria at 4%,7X, 9, ashingion at 6,8, 9%, 11%,14,4, 5%, uniform temper: i —The Homestead COAL KEPT UNDER COVER. be maintained. 2.240 Ibs. to the Tom. OW ON BAND, THE BES’ oe Waite Ash, Red Ash aad ‘arranted to satisfaction. from dirt. Also, Hickory, Oak and Pine WOOD. : T.J.% W. M. GALT N. W. comer 12th and C streets, No one square south of ba. av GAS FIXTURES. Hi. MILLER, BON & CO., ALEXAN- (tg nor hard- the eelebrated factory of — Soke, which nor aio ceomamne at same prices c! wate pur- Also, Drop-lights, ee and Pa Call and conmine for you ing pared to render it remunei- make it complete in gil its appoixt- ments. For e dairy man and market garden farmer, or & nurse! COAL. igh COAL known, perhaps for his Cate in ad on to bury a man infidel, and who had in » most ruffian tending the fane ta in | deceased thi and | ping if be di ‘was once called been a notorious cy Pyased him in the streets He declined at- man, or for the ing business in either neigh- robes @ place alread: reapects highly improved other now for sale. . Also, THE BLADEN FARM, ated within — than a-quarter Passengers to and frem a)l the trains on the Washington Branch Railroad wijl tite the GEORGE PAGE. ELLIS L PRICE, enot come and bury his father pulsion,’ he consented, went, ‘a large attendance, with the usual apgements—the coffin inthe entry, KIBBUNS—RIBBOSS—RIBBONS. UST RECEIVED TWENTY BOXES New Spring Ribbons, ali colors and descripti applied st @ small advance from | a it @ H. CASSIDY & CO's, Mmar2d3t® 314 Pa. av., bet. 10th and 1ith sts. G AND SEE THE BEAUTIFUL GRAND Piano just received 3 @ treasure of which | espe me ;’? and he would phial, only the little far within appeared His wildness and extravagance now Ba ; he left not a wieh nie at to lavgh at the Spa en up such ee ee eed jut all pleasures come so Richard found, riotous career, he fell bool lergyman im of David he could find, gave out to be sang one verse of a hyma— t i : i | T McLAUGHLIN & , Selling off yocds at for our usual large Spring mar 18 i i x 5 t 8 38 Pa ay., bet. th 9 K, PETERSU! G DEY’S 1apy® BOOK, Lay, as : e aipie CHILDREN’S CARRIAGES, «pins, Co 4 4 i fg sf r}