Evening Star Newspaper, May 5, 1857, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (BXCEPT SUNDAY,) AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Corner of Pennsylvania avenuc, and lth street, Br W. D. WALLACH, and is served to subseribers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Agonts; papers served in packages at 5734 cents per month. To mail subscribers the subscription priceis THREE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS a year in advance, TWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less than three months at the rate of 12% cents a week. (07° SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. NAVAL REFORM, [From the New York Journal of Commerce.} The late Sceretary of the Navy, Mr. Dobbin, will be long remembered as the seen mneher’y and resolutely exceuted the measures whic! Congress devised to purify and elevate the character of tho Navy. It iano disparagement to the great majority of the Naval officers, and no evidence of want of confidence in this branch of the National serves, to say that Congress only expressed the public sentiment when it ordered the Retiring Board. So, when it was supposed that injustice might have been un- wittingly done to meritorious men, a a has with great promptness offered a remedy in the new Courts of Inquiry.—a measure in which the late Secretary most cordially ac- quiesced, as it would only give perfection and permanency to the vital reform which he had institated. In the deep interest felt in the character of the officers, the public should not lose sight of other important matters which the Secretary haz 40 wisely brought before the country. The Apprentice system should be cherished and watehed and and improved and per- severed in, till our ships-of-war are filled with American seamen, of intelligence and burning patriotism. But there is one matter of which we have spoken heretofore, and which we desire to bring to the particular notice of those who are anxious for increased efficiency in all branches of the naval service. We refer to the recom- mendation of the late Secretary that heroafter, the cruises of our national ships showld con- tinue ouly two years. To those who have not thought carefully on this subyect, it may at first seem that the Sec- ratary had principally in view the comfort of the men and officers, insuch a recommendation. Doubtless the measare would vastly augment the comfort of the service, and render it much more attractive to all. But it would be a com- fort which would bring with it the very effi- ciency which all desire to see. If it were a settled principle that evey ship of war would end its cruise in two years, (extraordinary cir- cumstances of course excepted.) many happy consequences would result. It would instantly increase the nuziber of seamen Three years is a long time to be imprisoned within the wooden walls of a man-of-war. Jack understands it, and feels it. Hence, as a@ general rule. men do not enlist for such cruises unless they are in a state bordering on desperation. It is the last thing and often the only thing they can do. Let it be known that in the American Navy men would be promptly and cheerfully restored to their freedom at the end of two years, and the number of enlistments would be quadrupled without difficulty. Such a measure, too, would improve the moral character of seamen. Three years’ ab- sence alienates a man from hiscountry, separ- ates him from the sacred associstions of his home. and when it is repeated over and over again in the circumstances ordinarily surrounding a vailor, almost necessarily makes him, like Cain, “a vagabond on the face of theearth.”’ Sailors seareely ever marry. Indeed, marriage is dis- countenanced by their superiors and employers. They say.“ what right has a man tohave a fami- ly when his occupation must exile him from his home three and four yeare at a time.’ True wisdom on the part of the government will lead them to encourage every man to marry. and surround him-elf with all the good influences of «home. There is no tie like this to bind a man to bis country, and no memory like that of wife and children to stir a man’s beart in the «ay of battle, or protect him from the power of temptations assailing him in every port. Next to religion itself do we eousider the family re- lation im its power over men, and it is to be hoped that var Government will take away every obstacle to the formation of such sacred ties. As it is now. the man who, more than all others, needs such influences, is deprived of them. It needs scarcely to be added that improvement in thix one particular would of itself lay a foundation for many other virtues of ite most desirable character. And the same principle applies to the officers, to a certain extent ey are educated men, generally of the first families of the nation, and in all our past history have proved themselves gallant and true, and worthy of the confidence reposed in them. The country has always been proud of the Navy, and thousands are in- clined to cherish it, though they may not dis- tinetly see it= necessity in “ these piping times of pea But with all their excellencies, naval officers are but men, and it was net sur- prising to those who understood the nature of the service required of them, to find the ‘‘ Re- tiring Bourd’’ with its hands so full of “ vie- tims."’ Some were judged worthy of decapita- tion on account of their morals. Doubtless the judgment was just. But it should never be for- gotten that many a brave and honorable man has fallen a vietim to his long separation from home influences. and in fact from most of the geod and mighty restraints which bind us down to virtue. How different would have been the character and position of the Navy if short eruises had brought them back every year or two to their friends and their parents, their sis- ters or families! Others have been retired for inefficiency in sea service. The fact is, as we understand, that not a few had contrived in various ways to shirk the active service of sea life. so that it required no little tact and energy to officer the ships. ‘the Coast Survey, the National Observatory, and the Navy Yards, have never lacked men Indeed, the Coast Survey, though full of danger, and requiring the best talent and energy us well us seamenship, is so much preferred by of- ficers, that to drive them from it to long cruises, it has been determined, we believe, not to con- sider it any longer as sea service. Hence, when the late Board came together and looked over the files of the Navy Department, they fuund a long list of names ot officers who had been ex- cused from sea service at their own request, and who, according to their own statements and the certificates (in some cases we sup) ) of their physicians, were not fitted for the hard work of a three years’ or a fuur years’ oxile Now we think that such a course on the part of oMcers was not only natural, but consistent = high honor. The serviee in each of the de national importance, and happy is the man who can employ in them his best powers for his evantry and still enjoy the privilege of the so- ciety of his friends. Itis indeed true that a rigid interpretation of the duties of the service requires a man to meet all its contingencies and responsibilities ; and doubtless every honorable and conscien- tious man will shrink from all misrepresenta- tion of his own defects. But the question fora wise government to ask is, What is the remedy jor aa existing evil? How shall sea service be rendered more attractive ’ One mode, rtainly isa higher rate of pay certain that he will receive two or three or even four per cent. on his present pay for every year | New Yo:k werea little astonished byt vue powerful inducement is | of sea service. and iustantly created to perform one of the very hardest services demanded of any public ser- vant This ix understood to have been the prin- ciple of the Bil! matured by the Naval Com- mittee of the late Congress, but whieh unfortu- nately failed for want of time to attend to it in the last Lours of the expiring session. Such a bill would put the Navy on an equal fuoti with the Army. Itis in itself eminently jus' sud will, without doubt, receive the sanction of the next Congres:. If to this ean be added the still more important measure of short cruises, ™ Jwisely recommended by the Navy Depart- ment, we may expect the most desirable results. — is ao ssifyrsamerapaen which strikes us with much force, though we hay. to dwell w it. : arias The pride and glory of a spirited officer is to command a ship. According to the present system of long cruises, with our comparatively small number of vessels. how many Weary ears ae before an officer who has worked way up from midshipman tocommander, can stand on the deck of his own ship! And be- jure be can command a squadron, he must wait ‘tments mentioned above, is of the greatest | Let every officer be | } | the money. not only till his head is silvered, but sometimes till his hand is palsied, or his mind benumbed. Short cruises would break up the almost hope- less lethargy which must seize upon the com- manders and ¢aptains who see their ships now only in the dim and distant future. It would fill young lieutenants with higher impulses, as well as more cheerful anticipations, and impart tothe whole corps of officers a new and general a ‘ t the ships, then, that have alresdy been absent from country for two years, be or- dered home (except where there are special rea- sons for detaining them,) and let the system of two years’ cruises be at onee inaugurated. It is an experiment which ean do no barm, and has the earnest recommendation of some of our wisest and best men. so San-Flower Culture asa Preventive of Ague and Fever. In a second communication to the Rural New Yorker, Lieut. Maury gives the following addi- tional facts in confirmation of the theory that the miasma of fever and ague districts may be ab- sorbed by the culture of the sun-flower, or some other rank and rapid vegetable growth : OssERvaTory, WasuincTon, ‘h 20, 1857. To the Editors: The time for the Spring attack upon those who had to + battle the watch”? with ague and fever last Fall, is drawing nigh ; so also is the time for planting sun-flowers as a barricade to the pestilence. A hedge of sun-flowers about the house, if they would keep the fevers and doc- tors away, is surely entitled to be considered as a — sign of husbandry, as well as a very profit- able crop. For the purpose of satisfying those who are disposed to try the experiment as to the reasons for supposing an aati-ague and fever vir- tue to reside in sun-flowers, perbaps you will al- low me to state. in addition ewe as already been said, other facts and cirenmstances that bear upon the subject. About three years < a party of officers, under command of Thos. J. Page, in the U. 8. steamer Water Witch, was despatched to South America to explore the Rio de laPlata and its tributaries. The waters of that river flow south, and the coun- try drained by it lies between the parallels of 15 degrees aud 36 degrees 30 minutes south latitude, Which you observe include a region that, between the corres ing parallels of north latitude, would be liable to yellow fever and intermittents of all sorts. Accordingly, when the officers got up into the country and sawthe pond and marsh- es there, they thought of ague and fever, and be- gan to anticipate * shakes’? among ceed mai for several of them were from corresponding lati- tudes in this country, and knew well what to ex- t from such places at home. ‘They observed, however, that many of these ponds were covered witha thick growth of water lilies; and when they came to inquire of those living in the neigh- borhood of such ponds, they were told that no such thing as ague and fever was knewn there ; where this growth was absent, these futermit- tents were common. I was relating this circumstance a short time ago to a gentleman from the South, when he told me of the following fact in conticmation: His slaves were subject to ague and fever. He built a Ida, and put the miller and the miller’s wife and children—slaves and all—to live at the mill The neighbor said: “ You will ruin this family of slaves; they will be of no nse to you, for they will be all the time sick with the chills fever.’’ But he observed that his mill-pond ‘was soon made green with water lilies, and the miller and his family are the only slaves on the antation that reguiariy escape ague and fever This was several years ago, and no case has been known to occur af the mill. Now, here these water plants, with their broad, thick leaves, probably performed the oflice which is proposed for the sun-flowers They are both great absorbents, and they appear equally fond of this miasmatic food whieh seem to breed inter- mittents. It is said that that President intends to aban- don the + White House” next summer, on ac- count of the liability of its orcnpants to chills and fevers, and to take up his residence in some part of the District beyond the intinence of the marshes of the Potomac. Indeed, you ofien hear the opinion and wish expressed by residents that Congress should provide a summer residence for the President m some more healthy spot—within the limits of “the ten miles square’’—than that iu which bis mansion stands. Can water lilies be cultivated? If so, would it not be well to plant the Potomac marshes with them’ ‘They would, | suppose, answer bett than sun-flowers to take fr the air the ague ison, because they might catch “the ball at the first hop.”? behina sabe | the marshes, they would absorb the miasina as it rises. and so pre- vent the seeds of disease from being disseminated. through the air and over the city. ‘The prevailing winds here are from the West. They come across the Potomac; yet the Lape who live on the other side of the river are also subject to ague and fever, though not so much as we are who live on the east side. Such facts as this suggest the idea that the pestilence is diffus- ed turdtfh the air by permeation, as well as by transportation ou the winds of the wind. Dr. Gordon, of Ohio, is making, at the instance of the American Medical Association, a series of investigations concerning cholera. I had the pleasure of a visit from him last Winter, and he suggested that the position of dwellings with re- gard to water, might, irrespective of the winds, Have an influence — their healthiness Let us take the situation of the Observotory to illustrate racter of “the destruction that wasteth at It is so situated with regard to the nike sity, Loge a promontory—that the sun is retlected from the water upon it all the day from about 10 a. m. till near sunset; so that, in the ner time especially, we have the rays of two suns playing upon us with terrific force—one from the sky, the other from the water. Sunflow- ers could not counteract the influence of this sun in the water, but agrove of tall trees near the wa- ter's edze probably would. A strifling illaStration of this fact is offered by the Iusane Asyium, three or four miles south of the Observatory and on the same side of the river, vater and the marshes to the north ted that the reflection feom the is cust from, never toward the buildings. It is ona bill, like the Observatory, and about as high above tide; ouly it is a little further from the river, with a grove of forest trees—virgin growth—Letween it and the water. A case of ague and fever, [ am informed by Dr. Nichols, the phy- sician in charge, bas never been known there. He has known of cases under the hill, but of none on the bluff. * * * * * eee How a Mains Farmer Toox THE Apyan- Tace —We heard an incident the other day which may be worthrelating. Anextensive } a er-mak- ing firm at the Eastward had long been in search of a pure spring of water, of sufficient volume to supply the want of the interior of their mill, A‘- ter a long search they found the desired object uy the estate of a neighboring farmer, and the shrewdest of the firm was sent to negotiate its purchase. The farmer, when Sepetec upon thesubject, puton a kuowing look, at the sane time remarking, “Friend, | know you want that spring badly, and lam going ta take advantage of it." “Well,’” said the man, ‘“‘what is your price ?*? “J shall pat it on strong; you need’nt expect to get an easy trade.’ said the farmer, yradually preparing his purchaser for the exorbi- tant demand he supposed be was about to make. “I shall not take acent less than $200 for that spring, and you may have it or leave it.’? Greatly to the astonishment of the old gentleman, the pa- per dealer, without the least haggling o- even a wey look, atonce clinched the bargain and paid That spring of water could uot now be purchased for twenty thousand dollars. Binttarp PLavine.—The billiard petite of ree match Ermcs paved on Thursday at the Irving Rooms, a which Mr. Price, an amateur from Boston, made the following very handsome runs while playing a carom yame ayainst a New York ama- teur’s fall game: ‘The first game he closed by @ run of 76,0 second 51, andthe third 87 e then played with the owner of the rooms, M. Higham, the well known Albany player, and though Mc. H. discounted him, he was beaten. ‘This is what istered among the “fancy,” “tall play.”’ Divorces ty Liperta.—The Liberia Congress has passed an act regulating divorees, of mther an original character. It provides that divorce cases are to be granted only for conjugal infideli- ty, requires the applicant to pay the costs, “ with Late = haf ng lp dollars, to be ato the treasui uty purposes.’? ‘The Pieading costs”? man be paid ia trae {[7~ To the revilings of a Native Americana German replied thus : “The leman taunts me with not having been in the country as long as he has. Let me tell the gentleman that my only exeuse is that 1 am aa American from chofce. while he is one by necessity. If there is any di e between us, it is that I came in this country with my trousers | on, while the gentleman came into it naked."? Eben + ing WASHINGTON, D. C., TUESDAY, MAY 5, 1857. OFFICIAL. __ TREasuRy DerartMent, March 12, 1857. Notice 1s hereby given to holders of stock of the loans of the United States, that this department will purchase the same until the Ist day of June next, uniess the sum of $1,500,000 shall be previously ob- tained, and will pay, in addition to the interest ac- crued from the date of the last semi-annual dividend of interest thereon, together with one day’s addi- tional interest for the money to reach the vender, the following rates of premium on said stocks : For the stock of 1842, a premium of 10 per cent. For the stock of 1947 and 1848, a premium of 16 per cent.; and for the stock of 18), commonly called Texas Indemnity Stock, a premium of 6 per cent. Certificates of stock transmitted to the depart- ments, under this notice, must be assigned to the United States, by the party duly ontitled to receive the proceeds. Payment for the stocks so assigned and transmit- ted will be made by drafts on the Assistant Troas- urers at Boston, New York, or Philadelphia, at the option of the parties entitled to receive the money, which should be expressed in the letters accom nying the certificates. HOWELL COBB, mar 13-dtistJune Secretary of the Treasury. = FO! ‘well established st ness, and is as eligi Address “ Henry Ot) the City Post Oifice. FOE SALE.—Two BRICK HOUSES, contain- ing eight rooms each, situated on C street, be tween 4%¢ and 6th streets. Also, three FRAME HOUSES and fine BUILDING LO'PS, on accom- dating terms. Apply to GEO. W. GARRETT, f |. 565. ap 22-lm corner of 7th and F Gat bathe three TAREE-STORY BRICK HOUSES situated on south side of L street, betweed 4th and 5th, will be offered at private sare. fi pot sold batore thea fis May, Ged = a public auction on ay. ‘or term: Coy apply to JAMES HI, BOSS, 628 Hf and Ath strests. Phat commodious and well fin- Ap 21-dtMay6* OR REN ished HOUSE on the corner of Massachusetts oxenne om Seeer is now oe rent at $400a year, mont! 'y, by letter or in person, to War Side NES PY hate porta is OR SAL Y DESIRABLE RESI- Aenee, being a three-story and basement BRICK DWELLING, containing seven Rooms, with brick Back Building attached for the kitchen and servants, and situated on the south side of F street north, be- tweenéthand 7th. Terms accommodating. Apply at No. 512 (2d story) 7th street, between D and BE. POLLARD WEBB, ap7-Im Real Estate Agent. OR SALE OR RENT.—THE DESIRABLE RESIDENCE en the corner of F and 2ist sts., together with the Grounds surrounding it. The louse contains sixteen rooms, has yas throughout, and furnace, Tho stable will be sold or rented wit vee peenad desires: oon an tee nee stands on is eet, bu he pure rT can have more land if desired.” * Ats6, for Sale—The LOT OF GROUND onthe [porated F and 19th streets, and 10'TS on 19th,near treet. Apply to CHUBB BROTHERS. VALUALE FARM FOR SAI 512% acres of good FARMING LAND, situated in the County of Fauquier, Virginia, on the Alexandria and Orange Railroad, a few yards from Warrenton Junction; within nine miles by Railroad from the County Seat, and only two hours travel from the cities of Washington and Alexandria, The Farmis ina high state of cultivation, and is abundantly sup- plied with water and timber. and has much excellent ‘streets sout! meadow land. Churches, Mills, and good bers within a short distance. For further information apply to JAMES MORROW, Exgq., on he place, or to the subscriber at his Broker's Otfice, near Brown's Hotel, W: ‘ashington City. mar 24 ROBERT MORROW. Feo Keel RONEN dcr bel access ARM FOR SALE.—A FARM, contaming 160 acres, of land, more or less, situated immediately upon the Washingion and Brookville ‘Turnpike,about 12 miles from Washington, together with stock, con- sisting of 2) head of Ho, ows, Heifers. Horses, Wazon, Hay. Carriage, Harness,’ Plows, Harrowa, and Farming Utensils generally, the Crop im the ground, Straw, Hay, &e. Jt is well watered, having & spring in every field. An unfailing stream of water runs through the promises. There is a good frame dwelling-house and out-houses necessary to farn ing purposes. ‘There is also an Orchard on the place, about one third of the land is in timber, oak, hickory, om For further information inquire of BENJAMIN BO. ER, corner of Beall and Montgomery sts.; GEO. W. BOHRER, cor. of High and Gay streets, Georgetown, D. C., or of Mr. HARP, on the pr ist ap ICE. J. MIDDLETON, CE DEALE i R, Office and Depot—Southwest corner of F and 12th Streets, Washington. ap li-tf Et ICE !!!—The undersigned respectful ly in is friends and the publio general ly, that he is Sow penmared to furnish families and « a) through the season) with the t quality of 1 delivered in any part of Washington and Georg: town, and guarantees to give entire satisfaction, Orders to be left with Kiowrtt & LAavRexcr, corner l4th street and Penusylvania avenue ; GE F. Kipwe & Co., 14th street; J. B. Moore, Dru: gist, Penun. avenue, between J9th and 20th streets i ZORGR StkTz, New York avenue, between loth and ith streets; Root. A. Payne,’ Druggist, comer 4th and Mass, avenue; and with the gubscriber, No, $3 First street, Georgetown, where Ice ean be had all at all times, T.N. KIDWELL. ap7-tf For sale 2,70 to 3,000 tons of , 1CK at the Hockley Mill, near the Relay House, on the Washington Railroad. It can be sent in cars either to Baltimore or Washington. Apply to BT. C. WRIGHT, Patterson st, ap 23-2n Baltimore. NA, GLASS AND QU SWAR cum oe Ii. MILLER, SON & CO., i : Importers direot from Liverpool to Alexan- dria, beg leave to call the attention of dealers. yotel-keepers, and others of WV ingtou and eorgetown, to their stocks of GOODS, wh iy for extent and variety, will compare favorably y establishment in the Eastern cities. he gsunexion of their senior partner with the manufacturers of Europe and the United States for up’ is of thirty years, lias given himadvantages in the purchase of goods equal, if not, superior, to any houseinthetrade. An insp oof goods aud prices will satisfy all parties that pucehns $s can be made of the most favorahle ter ' inner Sets, gilt and decorated id Hand and plain white ers, Toilet Sets, &e. ich ‘Tea Sets, Cups and Saucers, and other articles of ‘Veaware nner Ware, se} 2 from sets India China Dinner Sets, and separate articles always White ‘Granite Ware in every variety, in sets, and a e <= sets, Eton desired ar} are, the same F Coun nop Ea White ‘and Rockingham Ware, in full sup} sed, and Moulded Glass Ware from ssa beat ontehiiosoenis tu the oatern atl Western States, which will be sold by the package or other- wis > ienced packers employed. Goods put up by ete transported by any mode without breakage. Fare by the steamboats from Washington to Ale: andria, almost hourly, 124¢ conts eacn way, A quar- ter of a dollar thus spent may save many dollars jec 1 OTICE.—C, R. L. CROWN & CO, ceiving daily some of the huoat FURN TURE ever offered in this market, which we invite the attention of those in want, as we Asi e them they can save at least 10 per cont. mely— d marble Bureaus and Tables Hesonved and walnut ‘Tete-a-Tetes, Sofas Wardrobes, Casing ot a kinds. ies. Sdatresens Rafe, corn-to , and husk; Comforts. aekets, Bedstends, high and jow get ood 5 Gashions for Chairs, Settees: Clocks of all kinds, ‘2 re- he attent f housekee} aowe are determined to. sell for eash 0 si C. R. L. CROWN & CO. cor. of 6th street and Mae ave. ‘S.—We shall still tinue our regular sales on ighsaky Weernun, aed Raturda; , both morning and evening, in front of our store. pani gnments oll vited, aud in all cases advances “ap Mey i 3a . ap 5-tf (intel) Auctioneers. ECTIFYING ESTABLISHMENT.—The un- thod of ring Liquor sieve that he hag htted ups RECTIFY ING HS- ‘ABLISH MENT in this city, and is now prepared hose who ma) wor him with their rey tHe hae on hand a large stock of irantios, Gin, Wines, and Old Whiskeys, which he = atas low a figure as £2 ean pom el ON EThe subsoriber hits also ‘ou hand & large lot gn and Domestic GETER FAGAN inn 14-6m* No.9 Louisiana av.e, near lth st, JQSEPH GAWLER, CABINET MAKER AND J jena iy Cof- bus had: Funerals t- ample) ta, ed in the different Cemeteries. Furniture of every de- scription made to order. Old Furniture Repaired and tor | Ware Rooms 1 Fons. aucone,de- tween I7th 18th streets, =. mar 23° By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. THREE VERY VALUABLE BUILDING Lots ox NorTH Jy aprwren 14TH STREET AND VeuMonr avexte—On TUESDAY AFTER- Sth, at Sec clock. ou she ises, I shall sell subdivisions B, C, D, and E, of square No. 25; Soating 22 feet each on north L street, bet 14th street and Vermont avenue, and running back about 109 K te a ton fest wide alley. s sion Bi: ro" OST ce SetICE™ Tested om ith gro ha sots are il on Sieg welt to the rear, ‘and command & fine view of Terms: One-third cash; the residuo in six and twalve months, with intarent Secured | bya deed of TO] . en isputable, ap aed" TAS. G.MeGUIKE, Auct. = gd Aeon C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. sUABLE BUILDING LOTS AT PU: c V Sau mite direction of Hoss NNevid Stow: art, o timore, as attor of the dev: of M apie Da . Baltimore, I hi offer a ic auction, on the respective premises, on WEDNESDAY, May 6th, at 990° clock, the fol” lowing Lots of Ground, in th are named, viz Lot No. No. 214, fronting 5t hetween north L. and M streets, running back 173 Soe 6 monet, to a 30-feot alley, containing 4,9413¢ juare feet. Lot No. 14, same (livision, fronting 24 feet In inches on north M street, between Vermont and 5th street west, and maine back 10 feet to a 10-feet alley, containing + and 3), in Davidson’s subdivision of each t . S67, wages jon px e mer of noi + and runni feet to a $)-feet . aod cculalning cach |, in John Davidson’s subdivision of square No, 340, roatius 25 feet 9 inches on 9th street to between north Mand N streets, and runnin: Kk 92 feet. to a 15 feet alley, and containing 2, square feet ofground. se Lots are all beaatifuily located, and the sale mducoments to person’ who desire fine @: One-fourth of the purchase money imeash, and the residue in’ three equal in- stale! six, twelve, and eighteen months, with interest, to¥e secured by approved notes. On the purehaser’s failure to ee with the terms of sale within ten days after sale the property will be resold at his risk and cost. ‘These Lots will be sold without reserve. For title, which is indisputable, referenee nay be made to WS. Cox, of Georgetown. - ap -d JAS. C. MeGUIRE, Auct. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. ALUABLE BUILDING LOT, ON THIR- TRENTH, BETWEE AND N STREET: a AY AFTERNOON, May 5th, 53g o'clock, on the premises, fi shal! seli t No.3, im Davidson's subdivision of Square Ne. 21, fronting 28 feet G imghes on Thirteenth street west, between M and N streets north, and running back 155 feet 13g inch to a 3)-feet alley, with a small dwelling thereon. This Lotis situated in a desirabie, healthy, and rapidly-improving part of the city. ‘Title perfect. ‘erms: Que-third cash; the residue in 6 and IZ months, with interest, secured by a deed of trust on the premises, JAS. C. McGUIRE, ap 2-d Auct By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. RUSTEES’ SALE OF THE ENTIRE FUR- NITURK AND Krrects or “ Dexter’s HOTEL.’” On TUESDAY MORNING, May 12, commeneme at 10 o'clock, (and continuing from day to day until the whole is disposed of,) I shall sell, nd virtue of a deed of trust duted October 2s, 1956, and recorded in laber J. A. S., No. 123, folios 285, et Seay the supe- nor Furniture and Effects, and stock of Liquors W ines contained in the Hotel at the corner of Lou- isiana ayenue and Seventh street, aud known as “Dexter's Hotel,’’ comprising in part— Superior rosewood Piano-forte, stools, and cover Double suit of superior Rosewood and Parlor Fur nmiture t @ order in which they olfers grea building sit ‘Terms of 0 be paid RT: at meer. Three large French-plate Pier Glasses, with slabs and Brackets Walnut_and, Mahogany Marble-top Centre, Soft, and Side Tables Sixty-five Velvet and Brussels Carpets, Rugs. hall, stair, and passage Carpets, & Oil-cloth through- out the house Bight dozen mahogany hair-spring Chairs ‘Twenty-four mahogany Sofas and lounges ape and oak cane-seat Chairs, Rockers One hundred and four Brocatelle and Damask Cur tains, Cornices, &c. One hundred gilt and bull Window Shades Sixty-five mahogany and walnut Bedsteads of yari- ‘ous patterns i Sixty-five superior curled-Hair Mattresses Seventy-five Husk and Cotton Mattresses One hundred purs superior Bolsters and Pillows suxty-tive marble-top Dressing and plain Bureaus Sixty-five marble-top Washstands and ‘Toilet ware Chamber Mirrors, Clocks, Stoves, and Fire Irons Ono hundred pairs fine Wool Blankets Sixty-five Marseilles Gailts, sixty Comforts Eighty pairs. en Sheets, Bolster and Pillow Slips Mahogany, Walnut, and painted Wardrot Twelve dozen each silver-plated Tabic Forks and Spoons, and ‘Tea Spoons Twenty silver-plated Castors Lot of Table Linen £ Sixteen dozen Table and Dessert Knives Block-tin Ware, Chafing Dishes, Glasses, and rockery ware Fine Sideboards, six Dining Tables Fught dozen Dining Chairs. Office Desks, Caper ‘Tables, Revolving Chairs Gas Chandeliers and ixtures 7 m Boiler, pipes, and fixtures Coil of pipe with pedestals for heating. AR Marble-top Bar Counter, Large and superior Fre plate Mirror About 4 feet marble tiling on bar floor Kitchen Range and fixtures, coppers. &c. ‘Tho above articles are all in good order, having been purchased new within the last eighteen months Terms: $5 and under, cash: over that sum and under $100 a credit of two and three months ; over that sum a crodit of two, four, and six moutiis, for ay proved endorsed notes, ‘ing interest. y .S. aie be Sarason at the sale, age ap 23-d JAS. By BARNARD & BUCKEY; Georgetown. XECUT ’S SALE OF VALUABLE Farm anp Town Lots at Avction.—On WEDNESDAY, 8th of May, we will sell. at our Auction Re on Bridge street, at 44 o'clock p. m., a valuable tract of land in Alexandria county, Virgiuia, containing seventy acres. about one mile from the Aqueduct, adjoining and immediately west of the farm of Robert Cruit, aa ‘This land is easy of linprovement, is wa‘ with several fine streams; the greater part in wood. This will pe divided into lots o| @ or ten acres i sired. Also, at the samo time, a five-acre Lot in the Dis- trict, one mile from Georgetown, on tho Ridge road, Lat ogni and south of the farm of Capt. Maddox. mmnediately after the sale of the above, in front of remixes, we will sell the following described Lots, viz: uurt of Lot No. 230, in Beatty & Hawkin’s J to Georgetown, frouting 100 feet on Fayette street, west side, and runuing back 120 feet; will be divided into three lots. Also, the middle part of said lot, 77 feet, and run- ning back 120 fect. ‘This also will be divided to suit purchasers. ts of Lots Nos. 69 and 70, in Beatty & addition to Georgetown, (northwest : { First and Frederick streets.) fronting 63 feet on First street and 47 feet on Frederick street. These will be divided mto two lots of 3134 feet on First street. The above described property (being the real es- tate in part of the late Wm. Jewell, deceased) will be sold to the highest bidde: ‘Terms: h casi payments at 6,12, and 18 mot cured, ai ing interest All conveyancing at the expense of the purchas- iors and Wines Auctioneer. ers. if the terms are not complied with in one week from day of sale, the property | will be resold, at the expense and risk of the defaulting purchaser, 8S. JEWELL, Fi may 1 \- ‘or the Exeoutors. BARNARD & BUCKEY- Aucis. By JAS, C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer, XCELLENT ROSEWOOD PIANO-FORTE Fornrt AND, Housgvotp Errects at Pustic Auction.—On THURSDAY MORNING, May 7th. at 10 o’clock, I shall sell, at the residence of Rr. FE. H. King, on Ith street, between E and F Effects, comprising— gts all the Eprarers and a“ at Superior Rosewood Seven-octave Piano-Forte, by orenzo Mott, Boston Mahogany crimson pinah covered Sofa, Do —— Armand Parlor Chairs Marble-top Centre and Sofa Table Mahogany Rockers, Arm Chairs Damask Curtains, Cornice, and Fixtures Veivet, Brussels, and Three-ply Carpets Oilcloth, Matting, Rugs Handsome ornamented French Snade Mahogany, French, and other Bedsteads Do Wardrobes, Dressing Bureaus Washstands, ‘Toilet Sets. fooking-sinsses Curled Hair, Spring, and Husk Mattresses Feather Beds, Boisters, and Pillows Blankets, Comforts, Sheets Mahogany Hat Tree, Stair Carpets Extension, Dining, and other Tables Superior Refrigerator, Stoves Crockery and Glass Ware, Fire [rons ‘Together — & general assortment of Kitchen Re- quisites. Terms: notes, bearing interest, aad 2 QOD AND COAL DEPOT.—Ai j and the best qualitios of Wood and Cont that can be obtained in the market. Faur weight and mea- be relied ll cases, Deter becterclewil amas 4 the ie ta Coal kept under cover- (bs. to the ton. W.-M. GALT, N. W. cor. of 12th and C street, No. 547, ap 7-tt one square south of the Avenue. HE INDIGENOUS RA EA 'H, new chapters of essrs. Nott and Gliddoy fessors basds, a, With aie . ‘cont ribu- Alfred Maury, Pubsak: Meigs, and Agassiz. e «? '¥» engravings. fer large volume, numerous 8 rice $5, ‘This day bili x Ds FRANCK TAYLOR, $9) and under, cash; over that sum, a | credit of 60 and 90 days, for satisfactorily endorsed | i Star. NO. 1,340. Dentistry, &. D. VILLARD, DENTIST, LATE OF CHI- CAGO, Would respectiully inform the ci izens the vieinity, that hay- ing | umself in AVeshiaxton, he now pi to perform al in his profes- sion, in the most Bt} Office, No. 250, Penn. avenue, adjoining Gautier’s. jan ® ly HE IMPROVED SETS OF TEETH. DR. LOOMIS, the inventor and patentee of ee ert a Teeth,” having success{u juced his improvement iu various cities, | now permnaneutly estab- ighed humself in Washington, . his improvement for Sets of Teeth consists chief- hes making a set of but one piece of material, indestructible mineral. No metal is used in their construction, and they are therefore free from ivanic action and metalic taste. are no joints to beeome filled with moisture or partieles of food, hence they are pure and clean. They are ighter, stronger, less clumsy, far more durable, and ral in their appearance. i will five a reward of ne ‘Thousand rs to any one wi produce a similar work of art to equal mine in purity, beauty, durability, artistic excellence or any other requisi! r Al oak responsibly warranted. 26 Fenn. avenue, between lth and 12th streets. y Cc. 3. GOODMAN RR. D SURGEON DENT. Manvractursr or Artivictal. Teetu. ‘His complete arrangements enabling him resent the following reasonable prices Eat ire Upper. Sett Teeth, on Gold lo do on Silver. One or more, on Gold. o on Silver. Filling, Extracting, pairing at e Ons executed in such & manner as tonive every satisino- tion. Office corner 8th street avenue. ap3 ENTISTRY. = 5 DR. STEPHEN BAILY, Orrice No. 198 PENNSYLVANIA AVENCE, Three doors from 4th Street. Dr. BAILY bors leave to inform the public that he can be seen at all hours, at his office, located as above, He feels assured that an experience of fifteen years’ practice, with the large number of patients, and great variety of difficult cases that he has treated success- ully, will enable him to surmount any difhculty, scientific or otherwise, relating to the Teeth. His own experience confirming the opinion of many men eminent in the profession, and especially Drs. Harris and J.and i. Parmly, has led him, long since, to: s. card all mercurial pre) tions for filling Teeth, also all Enamels, Gutta Percha, India Rubber, and Ce- ments for the construction of Continuows Guin ‘Teeth, and that Poreelian, mounted on Gold Plate, is the only reliable substanee that ean be worn m the mouth, as was most conelusively shown by the last American Dental Convention, Although he fiatters himself from his long resi- dence and practice in Washington, he is favorably known to his numerous friends and patrons, he begs leave to refer them to the following TESTIMONIA From the late oem f the Churck of Epiphany of 8 city. Dr. Srepuen Baity: Dear Sir—I desire to express my esteem for you per: gh fee my contidence in ou as © superior dentist. The operations executed Tore have been highly satisfactory. | hope timt y0u may receive the patronage from my fri public that your skill so well deserves, Yours very trul Washiagton, Aug. 25, 1256. J. W. FRENCH. From one of the oldest firms in Baltimore, Messrs. Boggs, Cotman & Co, ete employed Dr. Stephen Baily, Surgeon Den- tist, of Washington city, to execute for me an im- portant and ditheu!t piece of work, which he did to my entire satisfnct and in view of the fact that one of the most distinguished members of the Dental College of Baltimore, failed, after repeated trials, to perform the same work satisfactorily, it gives me Eres pleasure to express my entire confidence high estimation of his professional skill. itunore, Jan. 12,1857. HARMANN BOGGS, Extract froma note received from the late Hon. John M. Clayton, U.S. Senate, Aug. 19, 1856. The teeth vou made for me work admirably 5 noth- ing cou tter. Very gratefully, _— Sr N89 FOUN M. CLAYTON. ‘To those that seek relief from the maladies of the teeth, I can cheerfully recominend Dr. 3. B: superior Dent e for ong of my family, and plugged several te myself, and the work fas al! stood well for m ten years. RTT. NIX of the Va. Conf. of E. Church S Apnil 19, 1856. We, the undersigned, having had occasion to avail ourselves of the professional skill of Dr. S. Bauly, Surgeon Dentist of this city, or naying been coguiz- ant of his operations on our families or friends, take piersure in expressing our admiration of his artistie skill, as well as of the uniformly satisfuetory manner in which he performs the most delicate and difficult operat 1 Dental Surgery,and we respectfuil to the confidence and patronage oj the public, of which we consider him eminently worthy. ‘Thomas U. WatteEx, Architect U.S. Capitol. +M.D.,of Washington, D.C. M. D. of Georgetown, D.C. AM. D.. of Washington, D. C. of Washington, D. Ex-Governor of F! oO) the ? iz Henry Batowry, tent Office, O.C. Wicut, Principal Rittenhouse Academy. feb 20 tf SRING A +9 Smoot, N vD SUMMER GOODS.—JOH 119 Bridge street, Georgetown. C., lias recei from New York and Philadelphi and now olfermg at very low prices, to cash and rompt customers, a large and general assortment of hoes and Fancy Goops—comprising in part as follows, viz: New style Silk Robes and fancy Silks Best make black Silks, high lustred Black Challies, Lustres and Mons Delaines Rich printed (all wool) Mous Delaines Challies and Barege Delaines, in great variety Rich Organdie, Baregeyand Jaconet Robes Bright colors and mode plain Bareges and De- R'Nes Piain French Brilliants and Percales Plain colors Cravellas and Spring-style Poplins Dueals, a light seasonabie fabric Best French printed Jaconets and Brilliants White Brilliants, from 1242 to 3144 cents st makes new styles Ginghams bages, Chambrays and plain Lustres _ Snglish Prints of new styles, in great variety, at cents Rich Chintz colors best French Organdies Waite Goops, in great variety. Piain Swiss, Nansook and Jaconet Muslina Plaid and striped Musiins Small-figured and rich Brocade Swiss Muslins rae = striped Jaconet, Nansook and Swiss uslins White ‘Tarletons, Illusions, and Wash Nets Irish Linens (of the best makes) very cheap Linen Cambric, Linen and Bishop Lawns Super English Long Cloths, suitable for Ladies’ use New yok. Bates, Atwood, and other good makes Shirtings White Cambries (of Jonas’s celebrated make) White Brilliants and striped India Dimity Marseilles for Basques and Bonnet Card Shirt Bosoms and Shirt Collars. rked Maslin Gollars and Seta French worked Muslin Collars Swiss Cambric Collars and Sets Swiss and Lace Sleeves and Sets Honiton and Maltese Lace Collars Swiss Cambric and Dimity Bands Embroidered Linen Cambric Hdkfa, Also, new styles Lace and Silk Mantillas Stella and White Crape Shawis Piain and rich figured Bonnet and Sash Ribbons Seeol-spring, eapolitan, and other Skeleton rts ring assortment of Bajon’s Kid Gloves ‘affeta Silk, black lace and Lisle thread do. Seis omer of every kind for ladies and eht Gents best English Half-hose, ribbed and plain do LAsie thread and fnney cotton do. A good assertment cf Silk Cravats and Ties Suspenders, Silk and Linen Cambric Hdkfs Gossamer Lisle-thread Shirts and Drawers ew style Parasols. Also, Gentlemen and Boys’ wear of every descrip- Bees, with every variety of House-furmishing Dry is. Domestic Goods for servants wear of the heaviest archasers may rely upon getting desirable goods “pee JOUN H. SMOOT. | N W FOREIGN SPRING GOODS.— The subseribers respectfully invite their patrons and the publie generally to calf and examine their veri large and select assortment of FOREIGN SPRING GOODS, which they have themselves, with special care, selected for their special trade. A St pe pied igen fh vos rive bd i best quali- 1€8 Of rm a ish Sashes, Gold Tacos, Se. si niscpanis They also invite attention to their Foreign and Do mes-tic Furnishing Goods, of the mani and latest style ie PF, OCBON « corns rmy i) Taualors, feb 7—df 3 ‘under Brown's Hotel. T IN THE OLD DOMINION COA S COMPAR HR PL DOat TN Subseriptions will be received at the Banking Chubb Brothers, for the remaining stock company, being three “lok shes giines are now House o| of the The pared for neti pet pea cout. Test will be t pow offer for wale, by the orig. Ap etholders, for he ‘oy ears. > Particulars in regard to the stock, and its will be made known tpon application to C! BROTHERS. pp DANDRIDGE. Agent. LOCKS! CLOCKS !! CLOC re great many new Sty CLOCks. ‘Sood Timepieces, warranted, as fow as$! 5. . CLOCK MATERIALS, such as Oils, sede Bales nove Wey WTR ESR Clock Emporium owns Hotel, springs, + ent . spdzm THE WEEKLY STAR. This excellent Family and News Journai—cou- taining a Kreater variety of interesting reading than can be found in any other—is published on Saturday (9 Casu, invaRtasiy ix ADVANCE. withoeubseribing in clubs raised will be saved. oS I) gts At a ington News”? that has . late rt marred romanont the country. ts Copies (in wrappers) can be red at Price Ti iminedintelyafferthe iseus the Paper. "OSTM ASTER: of twe ny pe engents will be allowed a * anew suppl: NEW SCALE PIANO®, which have re. ceived the first premiam (Gold Medal) a many Fairs over best makers in : Boston, Philadeiphia,and Baltimore. | NeW York. ‘Their name has been estabii Many years in evory town in this country as The best Piano manu- urers. I and see them at the Music Depot, corner of IIthand Penn. avenue, where they wiii be sold at the most reasonable term: ap 3. prsro FORTE INSTRUCTION, Mr. WW. H. PALMER continuss to add new mem- to his classes. Apply to Mr. PAL, ME x ER, at his Rooms ov Peruhaan PPP] Bookstore, Tuesday, ‘Wednesday . 2and ry pm. ap %-tf day. and Saturday, $5 per quarter. early a) jteation. residence, E between and 10th, ‘usic Stores - gat at the M of Mr. ss Geer MEDAL PREMIU TANO FORTES. WILLIAM KNABE, (Senior partner in the late firm of ‘i a a = " Continues the manufacture and sale of grand and square PIANO FORTES, under the uae of William Knabe & Co., at the old stawd fan Nos, 1, 3, 5 and 7 North Eutaw street op- porte by het va t wey om gn Sal - ve jus a es No aid Baltimore street” between Chaties ant Linke streets, on the premises partly occupied by Mir. Henry McCaffery as a music store, where wil keep constantly on hand a large assortment of plan and highly-finished grand and square Fortes ~ also, ‘Melodeous, from the best makers, from 4 to 5- octave, some with double key-boards, double reeds, and stops to suit small churches. Being extensively e ed inthe manufacture of Pianos, we will sell wholesale and retail, on the most liberal terms. Our Pianos were awarded the highest (gold medal) at the Fairs of the Maryland lustitute two successive years—October, 1855, and 1856—in op- position to fourteen and eighteen pianos from gome of the best makers from New York, Boston and - tunore, We were also awarded the first premium at the Industrial Exhibition held m_ Rich |, Vir~ ginia, 1855 and 1856. They have also been awarded the highest premium (silver medal) at the Metro- politan Mechanics’ Fair for 1857. Ty addition to th e are in possession of testimo- nials from the most distinguished professors and amateurs in the country, which can be seen at our warerooms, speaking for themselves and others of the high appreciation in which our instruments are every where heid. All instruments are guaranteed for five years, ant a privileze of exchange is granted within the first six months from the day of sale if the instruments do not give entire satisfaction. Wholesale dealers will find it to their advantage to give us a call before purehnsing. anos exchanged, hired, and tuned. mar 16-ly WM. ABE & CO. MESsks. HaLcerr, DAVIS & CO. 1s opportunity to express to you my sincere thanks for your kindness in furnish Ing me our Grand Pinnos for the vari ous itely given in the 2” land States. ew Eng I have tested Ta Grand Pisnos thor oughly, and found them to be very superior instru ments, as well in tone as in touch, and cheerfully st —_ both to feoegee ce a and ne am, gentlemen, your mos! pent servant, . L. M. GOTTSCHALK. Extract from Wiliiam Mason’s Letter. _ T have used and am now using, one of your Grand Pinnos, which stands m tune as well as any instru- ment I have ever seen. Owing to the beautiful eins tieity of the action of your Grand Piano Fortes, (Wiuch possesses the saie qualities as the action that lias contrifuted to give Erard his worid-wide reputation.) I think it would be im sible for any ianist who played properly, to break either a string ora hi 4 Teortaunly never have broken therm. perfec: to your , | beg to express to you i J every respect, with regu ortes. y truly yours, WM. MASON. We have always a large stock of the above mrke PIANOS at factory prices in our store, 35 Pennsy! avenue between 9th aud lth streets si-tf JOHN ( ‘HEAP SECON D-HAND PIANOS. / mstore six PIANOS, some of havo been used only a few months by mem raat bers of Congress’ families, and are now for sale very low, being great imrenins: 2 Pianos, very pretty cases, at $150 each 2 do common, at $25 cach 2 do beautiful rosewood enses, scarcely soiled P the few mouths use they received, at ‘aw each 2, do at $175 each. These Pianos are really Se bargains, and all per. sons in quest of a reliable Pinno and a great bargain a ome and amg i . 1 80, always on hand, the Ia + Most complete, and relinble stock of NEW PLANUS of any estab: lishment in this eit Also, ait_kinds of MUSIC and MUSICAL IN- STRUMENTS. JOHN F. ELL aps $6 Pa. av., bet. 9th and 10th wi A RETIRED PHYSICIAN whose sands of life have nearly run out, discovered whilein the East Indies, a certain cure for Consumption, Astiima, Bronehitis, Coughs, Colds, and General Debility. The medy was discovered by him When his only ec! a daughter, was given up to die. Wishing te much good as possible, ho will send to such of his afflicted fellow-bemges ag request it, this sos, with full and = direc- tions for makineg it up and successfully using it. He requires each applicant to enclose him one shilling—three cents to be returnod as the Jecipe, and the remainder to be sop ed to t payment of this advertisement. Address Dr. pe Gd No. 19 Grand st., Jersey City, N. J. ap6-lm $$ REAT REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF BOOTS AND GAITERS. Lhave on commission, for a Phil 5 or 36: a French Calf PAT- 2K Aire St $3.50, as good as any at $5; 0 first rate CALF GAITER at $2.50; these are the beat goods that is (or ever was) sold in the District for the price; for the preof, come and see for yourself. Terms itively cash. Noextra rofit chargod to effect bad debts. Callat the NEW Fork HAT STORE, Seventh street and Penn- sylvania avenue. Best R _—— for gentlemen ENT LE 1. mar 24—U ANTHONY. Agent. Ss." ri oN HALL BOOT, SHOE S.ANI TABLISHMENT. 1) Pennsylvania avenue, | tli aud 10th streets.—I have this d: rece! of J. W. MeCurdy & Son, 111 Chestnut Philadelphia, Ps.,a splendid assortment of Ladies’, Misses’, and Cluidren’s G Al T 8, BOOTs, SLIPPERS a SKIN TIES, all colors, shapes and styles, all for the spring trade. Those wishing a good and cheap article will do well to call and exanune my stock before purchasing saeweere. ae I = determined to sell cheap for the ASH. ‘all early. My stock of TRUNKS and BAGS is the in this erty. (ap 3) S. P. HOOVE MM’ NTE i NEW AND BEAUTIFUL STYLE, manufactured from Slate Stone, by the West Castle ton Sinte Compan: ‘These Mantels are ename! ed in imitation of the richest and EGYPT most expen: TIAN, LISBON, VERD A) 1ERY. PYRENEES ‘BROCATELL ATE. ANISH + and other rare and desirable MARBLES imitations are so erfect that they challenge the closest scrutiny. ‘hey are so highly polished that they retain their beauty much longer than marble; are not injured smoke, coal gas, or acids, and can be sold mu: cheaper than any others in market. Price ranging from $125 to $12. Architects, Builders, and others are invited to call and examine samples at No. 512 Seventh street, 3 doors below ‘ellows’ Hall, up. sais, sept 12—ly HANSON, Agent. OTIC of those chen) CE.— fe" SSE he hich T wish’ to Pisin ) {i'sell_at cost. Also, GOBLETS and other GLASS WARE, that must be sold preparatory toa change in my ‘ ‘All That want to buy —— call at and 10th streets, Penn. avenue, JOHN McDE . Me ox SL.LA, in . And forsale by 7 KING & BU ap27 = Corner Vermont avenue ang 15th st ' ISHELS PRIME WHITE MEK 1, BER OR SES ly ex from New Jersey, and will be sold saue ne ers. PETER BERRY, may 1-tf 85 Water street, G: p, D.C. LUMBING AND GAS FIXING. JER & CUNNINGHAN, Penn. » MLLER, ctwroon bth ame 1ath strectey hn SLL, Tar street