Evening Star Newspaper, July 31, 1857, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR Is PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Corner af Pennsylvania avenue, and lith street, Br W. D. WALLACH, aod is served to subscribers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to he Agents; papers served in packages at 37% cents per mouth. To mail subscribers the subscription pricew THREE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS s year im advance, TWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less than three months st the rate of 12 cents a weer. {[7" SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT.- A NIGHT ON LAKE WINNIPISSEOGEE. BY CLARA AUGUSTA. Evening set incold and gray. Until noon, the sky had been clear; but as the sun declined a thick, leaden haze had obscured his sick! light, and appearance gave promise of the cold- est night of an unusually cold season. The up train on the C—— Railroad waz detained by the immense drifts of snow which had formed upon the lines; and it was past 9 o’clock when the puffing locomotive came slowly and labori- ously up to the little depot at A——, the north- ern terminus of the route. As is usual in country, as well as in places more thickly settled, quite a little company bad assembled in the principal room the building, to talk over the severe weather, and diseuss the probability of the non-arrival of the train that night. With the first sound of the ominous whistle, the narrow door of the depot was crowded with anxious heads, each striving to pierce farther into the darkness than its neighbor e usual variety of passengers alighted— each one anxious about his or her baggage, and each one particularly certain that it was in just the place where the freight-master protested it waa not; but, as it is with only one of this mot- ley assemblage that we have to do, we will pass the others silently by She was a young lady, our heroine, dressed with extreme elegance. Springing hastily to the platform, searcely touching tho extended land of the gentlemanly conductor, she gazed anxiously around for a moment. and then made her way to the window of the office, which was pushed back to allow the official within to re- ceive the express boxes and seperate the mails. The man started as her low musical tones fell on his ear. * Can you tell me the distance to Wolfourn?” “* Twelve miles, marm; and no passage there for five days; roads completely blocked!”’ And he was turning away. She put out her hand to stay him. “No passage?—it cannot be! I must be in Wolfburn in four hours! My mother is dying there!” aaa “* Sorry—very sorry, indeed; but it is an utter impossibilit a think of sucha thing! Why, marm, the » Bateson stands ten degrees be- low zero, this very minute, and ’twill be still lower before midnigh “‘I know the cold is intense; I dare say the way is replete with danger; but my mother— the mother who brought me into existence-—is dying there, and I must go to her! The voice of the young girl became choked and broken as she ceased. hard case, I must admit; but it’s no use to think of attempting to get to Wolf burn to-night—the coach road is as impassable as the Ips, and the only track is across the lake; but neither man nor beast could live on that bleak route half the distance! I am sorry, marm; but I only speak the truth about it.’ The pale face of the young lady blanched still paler, but her voice was firm. * Cold and perilous — it be, I must go tomy mother. Were I sick, she would move heaven and earth but she would stand by my bedside! I cannot let her die, and I s0 very near her, and yet not in her presence ! i must ge. if I go on foot and alone!” “Rash girl! it would be no better than sui- cide to attempt the passage of the Winnipisseo- ee on such a night as this, even with a strong forse and an experienced guide ; and such cans not be found, who will brave the horrors of the night, for love or money !"’ “ Lady, I will go with you!’ and the crowd parted before the tall, finely-built young man who came hastily to the side of the strange gui. « Iam unknown to you, and my station in life is humble; but if you will trust me, the confidence shall not be misplaced!’ He re- woeved the cap from his head, and stood erect and dignified before her—a strikingly handsome youth, clad in a rough garb of gray. There was the fire of a lofty spirit burning in his deep, hazel eye, and around the classically carved lips dwelt an expression half stern, half tender. The clear blue eyes of the rea met his fixed yet respectful gaze, searchingly— she put her hand in his. “God bless you, sir! There is one true heart in New pshire! I will trust you!” An expression of pride and gratitude swept over the young man face, and he bent hia head low before her as he said—* In half an hour [ will return for you,’’ and with a firm, elastic step he left the depot. young lady dropped into a seat by the fire, and, covering her face with her hands, seemed lost in a painful reverie. The listless “‘bangers-on’’ about the place gathered to- gether in a little knot about the office window— there was a new subject t» discuss “ Fool enough is Wiil Argensen to undertake the crossing of the lake to-night! He'll be frozen stiff,in my opinion, afore the day breaks!” exclaimed an old man, evidently the oracle of the company. “‘ And the gal?—it’s a shame, though, for she’s a sweet lookin’ critter! Heaven pity her, and take care of her! for she'll need some- body's care before the night's through '”’ “She's in good hands, though,”’ said a third member of the coterie, with rawing his pipe from his mouth as he spoke, * Will's as noble # Isd as ever breathed the air of Hampshire ! He knows every inch of the Winnic, as woll aa I know the road to mill; and his horse is a pow- erful deal more intelligent than many human folks, any how |" “ oe rer will do well enough if there ain’t # squall ; but it strikes me the sky looks rather hasy, and, depend upon it, this lull ain’t for nothin"!’’ said a fourth, peering anxiously out into the darkness; “and if there should be a eqaall—a ular ‘white eye,’ then—then’’— aud the sei involuntary shudder finished the sentence. The men drew closer together, as if for mutual protection, and there was a silence of a few moments, broken st last by the old man who had first spoken. * Only last winter, poor Henry Bleecher was frozen to death on the shore of Rattlesnake island; and then just a wevk afterwards, poor Cap'n Deer—been on the Lake all hia lifetime —got bewildered in the squalls, and died out there all alone in the pia and cold, and his folks to home settin’ up tu daylight expectin’ him! Ob, it was awfal—dreedfa to think of! but nothin’ to what it would be if a woman—a Young, tender, beautiful woman’ —a tear wet the bardy face of the old mountaineer, and he tarned to dry it on his coarse handkerchief. At this moment the brisk jingle of sleigh bells was heard at the door, sad betore the eager listeners could as forward to open it upon the new comer, Will Argensen entered, wrapped up in a buffalo robe ~ Lam ready to attend you to Wolfburn, if you still think of going. “he said, addressing the lady She arose quickly at the sound of bis voice, and asceepting the large blanket which the ticket-master kindly offered her as a further protection against the inclement weather, she followed her conductor out into the dark, piercing night, and was lifted into the sleigh which awaited them. Argensen Wrapped the buffalo closely around her, aud attaching the large glass lantern, which he had carried in his hand, to the front part of the cutter, he sprang in. The horse was a large, powerfully-built animal, of a dark, iron gray ; and tis fiery eyes, as well ag his long, slender neck, showed him spirited as strong. t crowd of idlers left their warm quarters by the inside stove, and gathered sround the sleigh and its occupants, sume ex- pvstulating ou the madness of the twain in set- os ebony — a cr apes wishing them repecs, amid the mu: ad - tions, they drove off. pmeres selene Half a mile on terra firma, and the horse's fect raug sharp and clear on the solid ice of the Winnipisseogee. The summits of the tall, blue ce eg kool either side of our welers, were shrow in ap impenetrable ee - light wind which blew was in- uScient to break up the clo aed prod: ip th udz of rime that ittle or no conversation passed between these two peuple, so recently thrown together. Ar- Gensen was ogcupted with thoughts of the peril- Evening Star. VOL. X. WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, JULY 31, 1857. NO. 1,414. THE WEEKLY STAR, Ache excellent Family and News Journsi—oon- ‘Dk & greater vanety of interesting rending than oan be found in any other—is published on Sstutday Single copy, perannum——. ____. __..§1 8 ‘TO CLUBS. ‘ive — en Copten rn eeee tae CORN «an, ees weesice neseneee’ “ ay: a INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. . subscribing in clubs raised among neighbors Without the intervention of a mail Se Led perceived, twenty per cent. of the LY STAR jugten Naren cts ner 'y contains the “ Wash- News made the eireu- late so generally throughout the a TP"Single copies (in wray Sonn be at the counter, immediate! after issue Paper, Price—Tuexe Cexts. ~ _ . PosTMAsTERs who act as agents allowed Conumission of twenty per cent, = = ous undertaking before them; the lady, with sad images of her dying mother—dying with- out the kiss of her only child tu smooth her passage through the dark vold between time and eternity! With anxious eye, the young mountaineer scanned the thickening air, and the terrible thought wow/d flit across his brain—‘ Tf the squalls should rise!” Nearly four miles of the journey was passed over in safety They had reached the dreariest part of the road, and the darkness became almost palpable. Mountains black as Erebus compierny walled in the shining track of ico, and by the pitching of the cutter, and the care- ful prégress of tha hare: they knew that drifts of snow and bilges of ice obstructed the way. ‘The wind steadily increased, and cut the face like asharpicicle. The breaths of our travelers congealed alinost before they left their bodies, and the dark sides of the horse were covered with a feathery frost. The cold became intense, permeating the thick buffalo skins as if they had been mere cobwebs, and the delicate frame of the young girl was chilled through, Bravely she suppressed the death shivers that involuntarily male over her, but Argensen felt the offort, and drawing his arm around her, he said, in alow, earnest tone: “Lady, we are strangers, but it is no time to stand for ceremony, when one is freezing! Sit as clove to me as possible, and Iay your face here upon my breast; the wind is rising to a gale, aad the squalls will be upon us ere long!”” With one powerful hand he guided the horse; with the other one he held close to his side the little, trembling form of his companion; and the noble gray, as if feeling that everything depended on their reaching the end of their journey before the breaking of the squall over their heads, tore bravely on. In vain! in vain! in vain! The mad wind bore along the ebon clouds with the swiftness of lightning, and searcely more than five miles of their way were passed ere it burst upon them in all its fury. The dreaded “white-eye’’ en- veloped them. Hail and minute particles of frozen snow, in thick, continuous sheets, blinded the eyes of the brave Argensen, and shut out the dim, overarching sky. The horse drew up under the lee of a wooded island, and could be induced to go no further. Argensen clasped both armsaround his paralyzed companion, and waited the progress of the storm. Heavily, and more heavily, she leaned upon his shoulder, and at length the fatal truth rushed over him with appalling force—she sleep that invariably precedes death hy freezing was upon her! He sprang up wildly. “For the love of Heaven, awake? Rouse yourself! To sleep is death !”” A faint moan was the only response. He tore off the buffalo robes which enveloped her, and vigorously chafed her cold hands, and breathed upon her icy lips. For atime he feared that he held “ death in his arms; but at last, by the dim light of the lantern, he saw a flush steal over her face, and her eyelids slowly unclosed. “Is it my mother holding me?” she said, dreamily ; then, as if remembering all, she drew herself away from the arms that supported her. Argensen soothed and encouraged her, until the storm broke and the clouds were swept away. A few faint, struggling stars burst through the billows of vapor, and, like angels’ eyes looked down upon the wide desert of snow. Two hours they waited there—two hours of agonizing sus- pense—ere the noble horse could be made to pursue his way. With more tian a mere brute instinct, he knew the dangers of the way in the thick darkness and storm, and refused to sub- ject his master to greater peril. As the wind sunk to rest, and the sky became clearer once more, our travelers went on, and afver an hour‘s swift trot they arrived safely at Wolfburn. The necessary inquiries being made regarding the whereabouts of the young lady's mother, Argensen drove her to the house speci- fied, and yielding to the urgent solicitations of his fellow-voyazeur, he went in with her. The first question of the afflicted girl was an- swered in such a manner that the warm blood flushed over her cheek and brow, and a fervent “Thank God**’ burst from her lips. ‘Mrs. Huntington is better, much better,”’ anid the lady, whom Miss Huntington addressed as “aunt;’’ and Julia—for that was the name of her who bad put to such a trial the courage of William Argensen—advanced towards hit, and laying both her hands in his, she burst into a flood of tears. He took both the hands and pressed to his lipe. It waa all the reward he asked—all she sought to give. * * * * * * One year later, and in one of the most splen- did residences in Boston, there was a wedd —the groom was William Argensen, the bride Julia Huntington. That night of horror had become the parentof a love stronger than death —tore enduring than life, and before that love the haughty pride of Julia’s mother had melted away like snow before the sunshine. The noble = mountaineer, fur the sake of that love, eft the hills and valloys he loved, and in acele- brated university, his mind, already richin the royal gifts of Nature's God, becamo refined in the fiames of heaven-sent knowledge. They are very happy now in their gorgeous home—that fair young wife and her noble hus- band ; and often do they bless the fortune that caused them to pass that night upon the Win- nipisseogee.— Porter's Spirit. Tue Exrxpition to Sesastoror.—Letters written at Sebastopol June 21, and Odessa June 25, have been received here from Mr. John E. Gowan, who is to superintend the operations of the company that have contracted with the Russian Government to raise the ships and other valuable property snuk in the harbor of Sebas- topol. He writes that every attention and ever: facility have been afforded him by the authori- ties, and the Governor had given him positive assurance that there was, no contract with the Boston isbn fe, flares ee , or any other party, to clear out the harbor; that Mr. Law, who was reported to have a contract, ‘‘was laboring un- der a delusion,”’ and that no one but himself (Gowan) would be recognized in the matter When in Paris, Mr. Gowan had an interview with the Grand Duke Constantine, who corres- ponded constantly with the Emperor, and he had it arranged that all the materials, stores, &c., required for the work should be introduced duty free. On reaching Sebastopol he immediately began to fit out the transports and gun-boats that are to be used, preparing heavy spars for derricks, making masts and guys, staying them and arranging the blocks and falls. He was waiting the arrival of Mr. Wickersham and some of the apparatus required to carry on the work He had received information that the property sunk iu the harbor was of much greater value than he had any idea gf. Independent of the ships sunk, there was $50,000 worth of new sheet copper that was taken out of the Warchouse when the South side was evacuated, and put on board the transport Berezan. which was sunk on the North side at a convenient place for raisi There were also thirty brass ficld-pieces be worth $1,000 each. that were thrown over the bridge by which the Russians crossed from the South to the North side. There are also the bottoms of four men-of-war, coppered and cop- per fastened, that were sunk at the bead of the ship harbor, which will be valuable for their copper, and which are ineluded in the contract. These will afford work for the party when the wind prevents operations in the main harbor. The Russians bad only taken up three small vessels since last autumn. Mr. Gowan writes in good spirits and anticipates suecess fur the expedition beyond the most sanguine expecta- tions. —Philadelphia Bulletin. Potsonep FRoM Eatine Biaceing —We re- celved the following letter yesterday, and our readers would do well to make a note of the fact communicated, say the editors of the Savannah Republican : “Dear Sirs: | have just lost two prime little roes, from the effects of eating a sialt quan- tity of biacking that is used to clean xhoes. One died in six, and the other in twenty-four hours, in convulsions. I give you the information for the public good. I do not think more than a spoonful was eaten, “Yours, truly, “8. P, Duron.” F9 SALE—A rit comfortable three-story BRICK. DWELLING, situated on the west side of 6th street west, between G and H north. Price $2 (00: half in cash, balance in 6, 12, and 18 months; or if ali should be paid in cash, a deduction will be made in the price. Apply at No, 512(2d story) 7th street. jy POLLARD WEBB, Agent. Bek SALKE.—A Building LOT inthe First Ward (near the Circle) can purchased without a cash payment and on along credit. Seply to H.N. LANS LE, jy 8-Im 564 M st., or through the Post Othea. reek SALE.—A valuable BUILDING LOT, No. 13, in Square No. 81, containing 9,202 square feet, situated on south side F street north, between Met and 22d streets west. Apply to POLLARD WE No. 5127th street. jy 16-tf OFFER FOR SALE, MY FARM, “Rosen- vick,” 34 miles distant from the town of Calponsr a_depot of the Orange and Alexandria R. R. s Farm contains 156 acts of land equal to any in this section of Virgima, Forty xeres are in timber, the balance open land in fine order. ©@n itisa large and valuable young Orchard now just coming into bearing, comprising all the most desirable varieties of Apples. Pears, Plums, Peaches, Apricots, Necta- rines, Grapes, &c., &c., suited to our climate, a Spring of never failing pute water near the dwelling, Out-houses,&c. The ling is en but amply sufficient to accommodate a small family. The situation for health and beaaty is second to none in this region. An extensive range of mountain scenery, the beautiful Village of Culpopor, with- in a few minutes walk, offer facilities for attend- ing Church, and as fine Schools as our State af- fo ds, while the Orange and Alexandria R. Road puts ut within afew hours ride of either Washington, Alexandria, or Richmond. It is seldom a farm.with as many advantages, is offered to the notice of the peas: ersons dosiring to purchase are respect ful- y invited to calland view the premises. It is for sale privately, but if not sold before Saturday, the ist August, on that day it will be offered at public auc- tion, on the premises. without reserve. Terms made knownat sale. Forany information address R.G. BOWEN, Culpeper Court House. Va. je 4- FARM FOR SALE—A piece of fine LAND on Rock Creek, in Montgomery county, Md. miles from the height Georgetown, adjoinin: innds of Messrs. Wood, Bestor, Now! Bohrer, and Hawkins, i123;acres. A beautiful loca- tion; partially improved; new house; 13 acres rich creek bottom. and some fine_yellow-pine timber. It can be divided, if desired. Call and see the premi- ses those who desire to purchase. je 4-tf FOR RENT AND SALE. AUCTION SALES. By A. GREEN, Anctioneer. RUSTEE’S SALE OF IMPROVED PRO- PERTY ON THR ISLAND aT Avetion.—On FRI- of August, 1257, T shall sell at the premises, at 6 o'clock p. in.. of trust from William 8. » the subscriber, bearing date the se’ of July, eighteen hundred and AtS., No. 164, fohos 71 to 76 the County of Wash- ington, inthe Diatrict of Columbia, the following named property. to wit : Summer Retreats, &c. te neo Eb POINT CoM TY a N OMEORT, Va. This most delightful Summer resort — hi particuiar locality of all the sunny South” sole property of the under. signed, and will Le opened on the Ist June next, and each successive June engage to make it to the seakers for health, recres- lion, galety aud good living, supreme): For health, no mountam retreat can season of the year. DAY, the 2ist. It is as exempt from disease in August and September and October as in Apri Indeed the first three are infinitely the most pleasaut of tae season. The weather is milder, the sea breeze baimier, and the luxuries of the salt water are to be had of finer quality and profusion. There 1s no more inviting §j whole Atlantic seaboard. what the poet hath said: | , “Ob ! if there be an Elysium on earth, it is this, it rt of Lot numbered two red four hundred and thirty-sev- ing in the City of Washington, District aforesaad, together with the noprovements thereon, which consist of tw: Houses. ‘This property front: street, with a depth of BU) streets west. two-story Frame 29 feet on south feet 2 inches between erms : One-third, cash ; balance in six and twelve months, the purchaser to give notes for the deferred payments, bearing interest from dav of sale. A trust taken. All conveyance at If the purchaser should he terms in five days, the trus- ht to resell the proverty at the ven by advertising Sta: It is strictly true of it Drs. Archer. Jarvis, and other army surgeons at vst, Hon. Dr. Francis Mallory, a Simiins, Sheild. Hope, and Vaughan.and indoed the Faoulty resident in the vieimity of Fort Monroe, all certify that they “Aare never known acase of billious or acwe and fever to ort inate there, and that at ail seasons i ealthiest spot on the face of the earth. their certificates in De nd American Farmer.) _ 22-déw&law2m JOS. SEGAR, Proprietor. NEY POINT PAVILION Is now open for the accommodation of the pub- In consequence of the loss of 73 rooms by fire last winter, the proprietor cannot accommo. date more than 69 or 70 8. He hasa FURNISHED COTTAGE Jor rent sit- uated about five hundred yards from the Pavilion suitable fora family who wish to enjoy during the season the advanta sports, having all t given and a deed of the cost of the purchaser. fail to comply wit tee reserves tie ri risk and expense such resale threo times in the ern ow's Review, Southern REEN, Auctioneer. RUSTEE’S SALE OF IMPROVED ERTY ON THE IsLanD aT Avction.—On FR of August, 1857, [shall sell at ‘ont of the premises, at 634 o'c!k, m., by virtuo of a deed of trust from Willian 8. ‘ort to the subseriber, bearing date the 16th day of Angust, 1255, and recorded m Laber J. A. folios 102 to 105, one of the land records ington county in the District of Columbia, the fe lowing named property lying and being in the City of Washington, District aforesaid. to wi partof Lot numbered tweive, (12,) in bered four hundred and minety six, (-9 the improvements thereon. This fronts on 6th street west, id rus back to a3 Terms: One-th the purchaser to DAY, the 2ist da Public Auction, in es of the Sea breezeand aquatic ie conveniences fur cooking, ete, erms : $5) for the season of 3 months. The steamers Columbia and Maryland touch at the Point every trip. W. W. DIX, between south nee in6and 12months, ve notes for tha deferred pay- ments, hearing interest from the day of sale. A deed given and a deed of trust taken. All con- vevance at the cost of the purcheser. urchaser should fail to comply with the terms in five days, the property will b risk and expense of the cl tising such re-sale three times in the M. THOMPSO. , A. GREEN, Auct. HE WADDLE H¢ P Vv. Having rented my interest in the * Moun! House” and taken the above property,am now, red to entertain my friends, and visitors, ne resold at the | With comfortable accommodations. ser, by adver- _iy 18-2aw&ds 2R SALE New Jersey avenue and C street south, Capitol Hill, fronting on the avenue 162 feet 9 inclies, and on C street south 26 feet 11 inches, and containing nearly 34,00 square feet. inay 8-tf W. F. PHILLIPS. VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE. — For sale A FARM of 543 acres, in Culpeper Coun- ty. Virginia, one mile from Mitchell's Station on the Alexandria and Orange Rai!rond, ‘The soii is natu- rally excellent, and may economically and easily be improved, so that it will produce as fine crops as are grown &ny where in the United States ; 115 aeres in heavy tiunber, much of it suitable for by 8 timber, for which there are markets to bo reached by means of the railroad ; alzo, a large quantity of cord wood that may be sold to the Railroad Company at remu- nerative prices. The buildings areal! on a hill. aud, with gma! repairs. may be made comfortable for the residéwee of afamily, The piace is well watered, and embraces every desirable convenience. As one of the joint owners of this Farm now resids in the West, and 1s determined to sell it, it will be sold a great bargain,on very accommodating terms. Persons disposed to purchase may inquire for fur- ther particuiars to W. D. WALLACH, editor of the Star, Washington City, who knows the prem- ises, jy 8-tf VOR RENT.—A modern built HOUSE, contain- ing 12 rooms, comfortably furnished, ina delight- ful and airy location, fronting one of the public res- ervations, and commanding an extensive view of the city, the river, and Georgetown. It has gas through- water and bath-room. Toa careful tenant the rent willbe moderate. Inquire at 4041 street, sec- ond door from 12th street. Je 24-tf OX & VAN HOOK, Rrat Estats AGENTS, 494g Seventh strect, below E. street, have for salea number of Building Lots 24 feet front by 19) feet deep, at the very low price of from 375 to $125 po Tan able in small monthly instalments of $3 per month. ese Lots are situated at Union Town, on the sonth side of the Anacostia river, adjoining the Na- vy-yard Bridge, and are in every way desirable for persons wishing a cheap, pleasant, and healthy loca- tion for a dwelling. Lot-holders in arrears are requested to complete their purchase, and get their deeds; the title to these Lots 1s guaranteed [ree and clear from every possible incumbrance. may 25-31 oR —My KESIDENCE onthe corner of V SRY DESIRABLE COUNTRY-SEA’ SALE NEAK W ASHINGTON.— seribers will sei! the valuable farm on which he now resides, in the District of Columbia, containing about one hundred and ten acres, one-half cleared and the remainder weil wooded. The unprovements consist of a new frame dwelling, containing eixht rooms, with all the necessary out-houseg, meluding au ice- house filled with ioe. - If desired, he will divide it into lots of from fifteen to twenty acres. There are several sites for building commanding beautiful views of inland scenery, with several never-failing springs of the purest water. ‘The property lrea about two miles from the Navy Yard bridge, and, being provertaully healthy, presents peculiar advantages to those who intend to build gud desire to possess a healthy retreat near the city. For particulars apply to Mr. ‘T. M. Hanson, No. 512 Seventh street. Mr. James — Pennsylvania av nue, or to the subscriber ¢ promises. ANTHONY ADDISON. may 3—eotf FS SALE OB RENT.—THE DESIRABLE RESIDENCE onthe corner of F and 2st sts., together with the Grounds surrounding it. The House contains sixteen rooms, has eas Pooeany, and furnace. ‘The stabie will be sold or rented with the house if desired. ‘The lot the house stands on is 5 by 136 feet, but the purchaser can have more land if desired. : Axso, for Sale—The LOT OF GROUND onthe corner of F and 19th streets, and LOTS on !9th,near F street. Apply to CHUBB BROTHERS, ap R-t} _____ Watches, Jewelry, &. . EICHLER W.? Et No.4 SEVENTH STREET, petween Dand E streets, west side, PRAC TICAL WATCHMAKER, koeps constant on hand a fine assortment of WATCHES and Ew SLRY. ap 10-4m W HES, JEWELRY, t AND SILVER WARE I re ust received a vew supply of FIN WATCHES, GOLD CHAL , and a large assor ment of RICH JEWELRY. of every description, which makes my stock at the present time one of the most complete in the city. I have just finshed (on the Promises) A very large assortment of PURE SILVER WARE, amon which may be founda SOLIDSILVER TEA K TLE superior to anything before exhibited in th eity,—the weight of which is 125 ounces, capacity 9 uarte. S Both citizens and strangers are invited to call and examine, H. O. HOOD, je 3- ‘$38 Pa.ave., near 9th street. ATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, AND WATCHES YAEAR ICL T have on hand a good stock of GOLD) d SILV WATCHES of the best makers in Europe. GOLD CHAINS in great variety: JEWELRY. in sets and sin le pieces; FANCY ARTICLES, PER- FUMERY, EXTRACTS. &0. CLOCKS in every shape and price; also, CLOCK MATERIALS, age Eslis, Keys, Cords Ww ee ON <o Gut ‘all and examine at the Sign of the Large Gi ROBINSON, Watch. J. 349, opposite Browns’ hotel. »pped the auction business since oods are selected exprassly for the je, and the pricesshall suit the times, NEW JEWELRY AD CHES, H. O. HOOD has just returned from tie North, and has brought ona fine lot of Fashionable Cameo, Coral, Mosaic, Brilliants, and Plain GOLDJEWELRY. Also, good assortment of fine GOLD and SILVER WATCHERS, very superior time keepers for ladies and geutiemens >on hand a great variety of STAN D- i E of his own make, warran- ill be sold very low. Please nd prices at No. 433 Penn. pread Eagle. yl W ATCHES, JEWELRY, AND SILVER WARE, We have just opened a iarge assortment of the above, comprising ladies’ and gentiemen’s Gold Watches by all the most celebrated ms ers. ted the best quality and call and exaimine 200 AV., azn of the Larg New and rich Jewelry of the latest styles, and piain and fancy Silver Ware of every description, Our stock being unusually large for this season of the year, Weare prepared to offer unususl induce- ments to purchasers, M. W. GALT & BRO., Jewellers, 324 Penn. avenue, between jy 29-3t 9th and loth streets. BRELCH-LoaDING RIFLES. A Board of ping d Officers will be assembled at West Point, New York, for the purpose of making trials of Breech-loading Rifles, with a view to as- certain which arm, of this description, is best suited to the military service. The trials will commence on the 7th of August, 1857. Ail persons intending to offer arms for trial will please notify the Colonel of Ordnance, giving a general description of the arm each may intend to present, and specifying Lhe cali- br eight, and lonethof barrel, Cartridges or oth- er ammuuition suitable for the arm should be brought ‘with it. H. A. CRAIG, Colonel of Ordnance, Onprnance OrFice, Washington, July 23, 1857. ‘To be published daily till 17th August in the Penn 8 Philadelphia ; National Democrat and Post, Boston. Led of which A+ wa sgn heat bills end i eon cont vertisement e nanee Obie, ’ dy 7-dtltAug » Auctioneer. OF VALUABLE IM- PROVED PROPERTY ON THE IsLanv.—By virtue of a deed of trust bearing date on the 13t ber, 1856, and recorded in 125, folio 159 et seq. among the Land Records of Washington county. in the District of Columma, the undersigned trustee wil! sell at public auction to, bidder on THURSDAY, the 13th di 7, at 6 o'clock p.m., on the : certain Lot of Ground, in the City of Washi known as Lot No. 16 in Square No. 267, which lot is now divided in two parta, and mnproved by two fraino dwellin; Children and colored servants baif pri j . BLAKEMORE. Pr ‘ONE'S PAVILION. Liber J, A.S., No. is ce of resort will be opened on the Ist of July fort The proprietor has engaged s Band for the season, and with his splendid Bail Room offers great inducements to the lovers of the danes, while those of more viet humor may tind rent amusements at the owling Alley or in fue Luxuries of the Potomac and good Liquors wij! be constantly on hand, ‘his is known to be one of the healthiest places on the river, near Biakistone’s Isiand. There will be a celebration on the Fourth of July, Cotulion on the 23d of Juiy, 13th ‘The steamers Columbia and Maryland leaves pas- Sengersonevery Wednesda returning on every Sunday, The steamer Kent leaves Baltimore at_8 o'clock every Monday eveniugs, and returus on Wednesday | Inless the terms are complied with in five days froin the sale, the trustee reserves the right to resell at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser or purchasers, cost of the purchaser or purchasers. — RICHARD H. CLARKE. ‘1 et REEN, Auctioneer, All conveyances at the | and Ball at nigh’ and 27th of Aug and Saturday's, and jy 1Slawiwkds _ nesday, and Fridays. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. RUSTEE’S SALE OF IMPROVED PROP- ON THE IsLanv aT AvcTio Y, the 12th day of August, the premises, at haif-past si m., by virtue of a deed of trust from Ed- . ‘True to the subseriber, bearing date the 12th day of July, 1855, and recorded in Liber J. A.S.,No. » one of the land records for the County of Washington in the District of Columbia, the following named property lying and being in the city of Washington, District aforesaid, to wit: Lot numbered fourteen. (14): Square numbered five hundred and eighty-four, (524) together with the ‘This property is at the cor- Post Office—M ilestown, St. Mary’s county, Md. Board—$1.25 per day for a week or longer; $1.50 for GEO. W. BLAKISTONE, 857. I shall seil 14), folios 229 to 223. EDUCATIONAL. SEORGL TOW G EMAT N CLASSICAL AND MATH- EMMY. The duties of this institution will be resumed September ist. improvements thereon. f ner of zd street west and E street sonth. ‘Terms cash, All conveyance at cost of purchaser. If the terms are not complied with in five days the property willbe resold at the risk and expense of the delitiauent. KS. BURR’S SCHOOL FOR YOU? DI No, 391 H street, between 13th est, will re-open on MONDAY, Septem iy 8-law.w* LPEPER MILITARY { Near Cucperer Covet House, Va. x1 will commence A graduste ofthe rginia, adopting the mod: "SALE OF VALUS AND LOTS ON THE Sc NG THE Naval Asv¥iuM, PuiLaDe —Will be sold at public the first day of September nextat loa. m. e United States Wharfand Lots, al Asylum; alxo, those belween Ship- wuth streets. numbered from 1 to 2 inelu- sive, aceerding to the plan, which can be seen at the oflive of the Navy Ageut, and at the Asylam. The terms of sale will be, one-half fourth in #ix months, and the other fourth in twelve mouths from the date of sale. Receipts will be given for payments, but no deeds willbe executed until the final made; and all the payments to terms of the sale shall not be complied with. ‘The Government reserves the right to fix a mini- cach lot, below which i JNITED STAT ‘The second sess University of arge of the departments of Ancient and Modern ages; while a graduate of the V.M. Institute, ax had considerable experience in teachin losophy, Cher ush branches, PREPARATORY CLass, Spelling, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Geogra- hy, G Mistory, Algebra, Latu Grammar, ayments shall be Tuirp Cass, Mathematics, English Graunmar, Arithmetic, His tory, Latin, Greek, Seconp Crass, mum value on Pluilosophy, Chemistry, Mathematics, Navy Agent, Phil elpbin, History, Latin, Greek, French, Spanisn. To be published onee a week till Ist Sept the Portland Argus, Boston Post, Bost Journal of Commerce and Dail Pennayivanian and E itimore; Intelligencer, Union, Star, uquirer, Richmond, Natural amt Moral Philosophy, +, English Literature, lefantry and’ Artillery alin, Greek, French, Mathematics, Chemistry, Geo! Grammar, Rhetor Tactirs, Geography, u a - Every Student on entering will be subjected toa enreful examination, and will then be assigned to that class to waich his proficiency entitles him; and no one will be allowed to pass toa higher class un- I gives evidence of a thorough knowledge he subjects contained in the preceding. ‘he discipline will be necessarily rigid, but the comfort and convenience of each member of the school will be duly respected military exercises, but care will be taken that they do not interfere with the Academic duties, R, Auctioneer, N TREET at Ave- — By virtue of adeed of trust from Mrs. Barney and others, dated on the 29th day of November, 18%, and recorded in the Land Records District of Columbia, in slo 5 to 19, and for the pur- Ibe sold at public anetion on +n aU ESDAY, the ‘There will be daily slung, Fuel, Lights, for ten " ts semi-annually in advance. For recommendations and further particulars, see CHARLES F. LIGHTFOOT, V.M.L., Superintendent and Lostructor in Mathematics and Natural Sciences. J. W. GILLESPIF, University of Va., Instructor in Ancient and Modora Languages. Board, Tution. W; 456,1n Washington city, be; fi point on the north side’ of E id forty feet and nine iuches from t ner Of said square, aud running thence north 2 SIX Inches with the western tion of said lot number six which was conveyed by David Saunders and wife to Roger C. Weightman, to the use of Mary < east 2 feet 6 Inches; thence north ! thence west 22 feet 10 and one-third inches; thence south 83 feet | inch anda half; thence east 20 feet 4 inches and one third of an inch to the place of be- Tring to the following: n Wilham H. Richardson, Richmond City. The tinprovements consist of a good three-story laupin, University o d brick dwelling and basement, witha large two-story and the whole weil arranged for a res- idence and office. Terms of sale: $2,000 in cash, and th notes in equal sums payable in six, twelve, and eigh teen months, with interest. A deed will be given and a deed of trust taken to secure the deferred enses of the deeds to be at the Prof. Luciana Minor, Will > 24 lininand Mary Coliege. Rev. John Beradus ie harlottesville. nn Hunter, Fx ‘ol. John Woolfe Rev. Wm. 8. White, D. D., Lexington, ouisa county. Jrange county. cost of the purchaser, The Trustee reserv option, to re sell the p of the purchaser, by givin the right to himself, at his arty, at the risk and cost tive days’ notice of the time and terms of such sale, or to vacate the sale, if the terms thereof are not complied with by the pur- chaser within five days after the sale. ‘The premises are now under lease for $60 per the lease to Gib HENRY arbour, Esq., Culpeper. R. Taliaferro, Gloucester, allach. Kasqus A. Bell, Esq. M day of October, FI C. W. BOTELER. Auctioneer. U>~ THE CREDITORS OF MRS. MARY EB. Barney provided for in said deed are requested to leave their accounts and vouchers at the office of the Trustee, on 4% street. do Hill, U.S. A., New York, 8) Barrk comnts . c july L-eod&ds 2 ‘TING AND PHoToGRaPuY CoMBINED. PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAITS, In Oil Colors, MisiaTUrs on 8. WALKER’S PORTRAIT AND PICTURE GALLERY, Odeon Hal!, corner 43 st.and Pennsylvania avenue, IMPROVED PROP- ON THE IstaND AT AUCTION .—-On FRIDAY, the 2ist day of August, 1857, I shall sell. in front of the premise: phic auction, by virtue o! illiam S. Fort to the subseriber, bearing date the f August, 1855, and recorded $ .No. 104, folios 113 to 117, one of the lan of Washington in the District of Columbia, the following naimed property lying and being in the city of Washington, District aforesaid, a deed of trust from for the Count; S. WALKER has fitted up the above spacious apartments ata very great outlay of expital, thereby his establishment one of the most com- plete and hand: | llery for free exhibat intings, by some of th «ern masters, to whieh he intends WaLker has also fitt lete suit of rooms, with private rebiy) for iadies, and purchased the finest possible instra- and engaged @ first cinss operative artist to partment for taking all kinds of Jy AMBROTYPE AND D. 8 PORTRAITS, from the smuilest miniature to size of life. S. WaLkeR, by combining the Photographie Pro- cess with the art of Patiting, 25 years’ experience, and wh size portraits may be lies of the cit Gallery, he will b Lot numberad sixteen (16) in Square numbered five hundred and eighty-four, together with tie unprove- This property fronts S)feet 2in- ehes on Virginiaavenue, between Ist and 2d str west, running back toan average depth of about nof upward of 20 ments thereon. eet. ‘Yerms: One-third cash; the balance in six and twelve months, the purchaser to give notes for the deferred payments, bearing interest from the day of assist hun int le. A deed given and a deed of trust taken. All con- ance at the cost of the purchaser. hould the terms not be complied with in five da the property will be resoid at the msk and cost of t by nae ee aoe M. THO) of which he has had ove specimens of Iife seen in some of the first fam +88 well as those exhibited in his Lie, by the combination of the two, to produce portraits that have never been ex- celled for their fidelity and life-like expression. Can- prepared by himsel; Particular attention paid to the painting of Por- traits. Miniature or life-size, from small pictures of deceased friends, Photographs taken from corpses, or sick persons Pe at their own residences, on immediate no- eT first purchaser, jv 18 2aw&ds . GREEN, Auctioneer. SALE OF VALUABLE REAL Eatate.—By virtue of a decree of the Orphans’ Court of the District of Columbia approved District, sitting m Chancery, SDAY, the Stnof August, 1857,at remises, proceed to seventeen (17) and expressly for Cireuit Court of said sell Lote" of Ground number eighteen (13) in Square numbered five hundred aud three (583) situate in the City of Washington. located on Sixth reel and O streets south. and within a few yards of the new [6th street] steamboat : One-third, cash; and the residue atG aud 12 montns, with in- secured by the hasers, satisfactorily jorsed, pon the full payment of the purchase mon interest, and the ratification of the sale by the the trustee will convey said purchaser or purchase; purchaser) costs and Committees and classes taken in am groups, andany quantity of copies from the same sold at reasonable charges. Likenesses painted on Copper for Tomb Stones, carefully back lined aud restored to thei Landes and gentiemen are respectfully solicited 'k store— to enil at the Gallery, over Shiil entrance 4d, street, two deors i ‘erms of sale notes of the purchaser or pure! lots of ground to the rs thereof, at bis or their [the ne are ot cumplied with within five ie day of sale, the trustee reserves t ch — lots or either or aay, portion on ten day ti re 8’ previous notice, Ti ROGAN atas, ALTIMORE CITY MALT HOUSE, | MALT hae Sats ohage omelet Went The undersiened havi TY Bae HOUS: Block to his frends iblie, he i) ‘operations ee re lame s “8 of I wale on liver CANCIS DENMEAD, ___ Pianos, &e. Gore MEDAL PREMIUM PIANO FORTES, WILLIAM KNABE (Senior partner in the iate firmof Con un ah ny de ps of a tinues the ure sale rand an: square PIANO FORTES, undertme ‘anus of Willram Knabe & Co., at the old stand, Nos, 1, 3, 5.and 7 North Eutaw street op posite the Eutaw House, Baltimore. ‘They have also just opened a new Sales Room at Nooa Baltumore street, between Charies and Light streets, on the premises partly occupied by ‘tir Henry McCaffery ss a music store, where they will keep constant!y on hand a large assortment of pinm and highly fimshed grand and square Piano Fortes- siso, Melafieons, from the best makers, from 4 to 5~ octave, sufae with double key -boards, double reeds, Sad stops to suit small churches. Being extensively engaged in the manufacture o f Pianos, we will sell wholesnieand retail, ou the mos & liberal terms, Uur Pisnos were awarded the highest an (oid medal) at t Fairs of the Maryland Lost two successive y — October, 1855, and 1856—in op. Position to fourteen and eighteen piano® from ol the best makers from Ne ork. Boston snd Bale timore. We were also awarded the first pre: the Industrial Exiubition held an Richmond, Vir- ginia, 1855 and 106. They have also been awarded the highest premium (silver modal) at the Metro- politan Mechanics’ Fair for 1857, In addition to this we in possession of testimo nials from the most inguished professors and amateurs in the country, which oan be seen at our warerooms, speaking for themselves and others of the high apprecistion in which our instruments are every where held. All instrument, are guaranteed for five years, and 8 privilege of exchange is granted within the first six ynths from the dey of sale if the instruments de not give entire satisfaction. Wholesale dealers wil! find it to their advantage to give usa call before purchasing. i1anos exchanged, hired, and tuned. mar I6-ly WM. KNABE & CO, THREE BEAUTIFUL PIANOS received thi day from Boston. Also, three vers tine, second-hand Pianos, but little used. covet BPR octaves,rosewood cases, will be sold at great! bargains, at our Piano Forte, Melodeon, ang Masie Warervoms, between 9th and lv'th streets, No. 36, jes JOHN F. ELL RUCTION. Mr. W. H. PALMER continues to addnew mem- bers fo his classes. Apply to Mr. PAL. MER, at hus Rooms over Farninm’: Bookstore, Tuesday, Wednesday, Fri-* day, and Saturday, between 2and 6 p.m. Terms $5 per quarter. en 25-tf W AND BEAUTIFUL PIANOS T BARGA — These, Pianos have been used but a short time by carelul persons, we will warrant them,' take old Pianos in exchange, &c. Two of them are ful! soven octaves, finely finished rosewood cases, and of exquisite tone and touch,one 18, only & six octave. ‘These Pianos. purchasers may safely rely upon as being truly great bargains, and they will do weil to eail and see them, at our extensive Piano Ware- No, 36, between 9th and lth. JOUN F. ELLIS. ICE. PT peaneecememiiiaciee DEALER, Office and Depot—Southwest oorner of F and 12th Streets, Washington. Bp ii-tf CE! ICE! 1 —The undersigned respectiule ly inform fries and the public genera’ ly, that he 18 now prepared to furnish Tamilies and éthers) through the season) with the best quality of ICE, delivered in any part of Washington George- town, and guarantees to give entire satisfaction. Orders to be left with Kipwrt, & Lackence corner lath street and Pennsylvama rvenue ; Gro. F. Kipweut & Co., lath street; J. B. Moons, Drag- ist, Penna. avenue, between 19th and With streets ; GeoxceSierz, New Vork avenue, between lth and lth streets; Rost. A. Payne, Drageist, oorger 4th and Mass. avenue; and with the subscriber, No, 3 First street, Georgetown, where ioe can be had tall t 5 Sapztt ‘T.N. KIDWEL DR. 2PHEN BAILY, ioe Pe AVENUE, es Taree doors from lath Street. Orrice No. Dr. BAILY begs leave to inform the publiothat he can be seen at ali hours, at Lis eftic> dasabove. He feels assured that an experrence « Sheen youre practice, with the large number of patients, and great variety of difficult cases that he tas treated success fully, will enable hun to surmount any ditheuity, scientific or otherwise, relating to the Teeth. Hus own expenence confirming the opinion of many nw eminent in the s10n, and espemally Drs. Haris and J.and FE. Parn has led h since, todis card all mercurial preparat is all Enamels, Gutta Percha, ludia Rui ments for the construction of Contin ‘Teeth, and that Porceliaa, mounted on io Mouth, as was most conclusively shown by the last American Dental Convention. r. Although he flatters himself from his long resi- denee and practice in Washington, be is frvorably- kaown to his numerous friends and patrons, he begs teave to refer them to the following TESTIMONIALS: i From the late Rector of the Charch of Epiphany of us city. Dr. Stermen Batty: Dear Xir—] desireto ex My esteem for you a my confidence in ou as a superior dentist. The operations executed Kor me have been highly satisfactory. [hope that you may receive the patronage trom my frie! public that your skill so well deserves. - ) ours very truly, Washington, Aur. 25,185. J. W. FRENCH, From one of the oldest firms in Baltimore, Messrs, Boggs, Cotman & Co. or entire satisfactic one of the most dist College of Baltimore, failed, after repeated trials, to perform the same work satisfactorily, it reat pleasure to express my entire oc fi ‘h estumstion of his professional skill tumore, Jan. 12,187. HARMA Extract froma note ae from the late Hon. John . Clayton, U.S. SeNATR, Aug. 19, 1856. The —— wade for me work admirably ; poth- ooul tter, Very gratefully, > oe SOGN'N cLAYTON. To thore that seek relief from the maladies of the teeth, | onn cheerfully recommend Dr. 8. Briiy as a superior Dentist: he made a set of porceiinn teeth for =e my acme es pinged, — teeth for myself, and the work has all stood well for m ten years. _ ROBERT T. NIXOD of the Va. Coné. of the M. E. Church South. April 19, 1856. — We, the undersigned, having had occasion to avail ourselves of the professional! skill of Dr. S. Baily, city, or paving been cog@z- ant of his operations on our families or frend: ° preasure in ex pressing our admiration of hu skill, as well as of the unilormly etisfactory manner in which he performs the most delicate and difhcult operations in Deutal Surgery, and we respectfully re- commend him to the conhdence and patronage of the public, of which we consider him eminently worthy. Tuomas U. Wattrr, Architect U.S. Capitol. ‘Thomas Mut ~M ot Washington, D.C, S. Bourke, M. * of Georgetown, D.C, N.S. Lincoin, M. D.. of Washineten, D.C. Jos. H. Baaviey, of Washington, D, C. sEORGE W aLte Governor of Florida. WALTER LENOX, ayor of Washington, Hexrv Ratowry, U.S. Patent Office, fe OC vient, Principal Rittenhouse Acsdemy. t VILLARD, DENTIST, LATE OF CHi- 60, would respectiully inform the cit - izens of the District and viemity, that hav- ing located himself im Washington, he is now prepared to per mas opuntamms in hus profes- sion, in the most appr atyle. > ‘Olhice, No. 230, Penn. avenue, adjoining Gautier's, jan Bly HE IMPROVED SETS OF TEETH. DR. LOOMIS, the inventor and pa‘entee of “Loomtis’ Mineral Plate Teeth, ving successfully introduced his improvement <= various cities, bas now permanently estab- lished himself in Washington. j Tis improvement for Sets of Teeth consists chief- ly in making 8 set of Lut One piece of material, and that indestructible mineral. No metal need um their construction, and they are therefore free from galvanicaction and metalic taste. There are no. joints to become filled with moisture or particles of food, hence they are pure and clean. They are lighter, stronger. less 0 umay: far, me erable. nd natural in their . Iwill give areward One Thousand Deliars toany one who will produce & similar work of art to equal mme in purity, beauty, et artistic excellence or any other requi quality, All work responsibly warranted. kre ‘avenue, Between Jith and 12th streets, Ls pF cs GOOD NG EON DENTIST, ana \oapecrn be apse oF a Pate <—} omplete arrangement! oe ‘ent e followine seaiomanen erree: Satire U ——83 1030 pobre Se Se Se ee ee One or more, on --some seoeereeeseneee 2h0 6 Hing, Rxtracting, Removing Tarter? alan, Ret tn cathe me saacamnaae t a estising- us we fiom. Office corner Bth street and venue. RASOLS—PARASOLS—I'ARASOLM! , ling Px at 20 per it. cost, at iy vere Ti ee Tee a