Evening Star Newspaper, August 17, 1857, Page 1

~ THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (Exc3E T plan ya AT THE STAR BUILDIN Corner af Pennsylvania avenus, ond llth strest, Br W. D. WALLAOH, ‘und is served to subscribers by carriers at S1X AND A QUARTER CENTS, parable weekly to be Axeuts; papers served in packages at 376 cents per month. To mail subscribers the subscription prices THREE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS a year in advance, TWO DOLLARS for six months, snd ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less than three months st the rate of 12¢ cents 8 week. (7 SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. A DUEL UP NORTH. BY CLARA AUGUSTA. Jonas Whitcomb and Silas Jones had a quar- rel about the boot-jack, on the 23d day of May, A. D. 1856. The circumstances were briefly these: Jonas purchased a patent boot-jack of a traveling agent, and Silas protested against the purchase as a piece of reckless extravagance ; asserting that the patent jack was no be’ than one he had, which was eee himself. out of a white-pine log! Silas’s foot was none of your Chinese affairs, but a reg- out-and-outer of Behemoth—fitted by boots No. 16, and boot-jack No. —, back log! Jonaz took offence at Silas’s plain speaking, craggy tev A age hg = ie aeioe igh. At jas, readi af pmanlianed Congress, a Jonas to fight a duel, and threatened to call him “ Boot- jack Whitcomb”’ forever, and thrash himin the argain, if he refused to fight. Jonas thought the matter over, and after due deliberation concluded he had rather be shot than be dubbed Knight of the Boot-jack. So a meeting was agreed upon, to take place the following day, in Deacon Teed's tater patch, being somewhat re- moved from the highway, and therefore favora- ® ~dle for the transaction of an affair most peremp- ~ torily forbidden by the laws of our State. ‘The weapons were to be the belligerents’ own guns, two very curious and original articles, by the way, which without doubt dated back to the times of Tubal Cain. They were to have no seconds, for fear of betrayal, and afterwards a term of years in the gray stone palace of Con- cord. The preliminaries being arranged, both par- ties went home to prepare themselves for the very comfortable prospect of a breakfast of lead bullets on the ensuing morning. Somehow, Mrs Whitcomb “got wind” of the business, and she (being a woman of spirit) ealled immediately on Mrs. Jones and revealed all. Mrs. Jones was a church member, in good standing with the brethren and sisters, and, of course, she felt dreadfully at the idea of being the wife of aduelist' So the two women put their heads together, and between them quitea little plot was concocted—almost equal to the gunpowder plot celebrated in ay history. It was proposed that each lady should empty the contents of her husband’s powder korn into the river, and substitute black sand for the powder. This was accordingly done, after which they awaited the result of the morning’s ren- contre with anxious hearts. Nine o'clock found the combatants upon Deacon Reed's ‘tater lot, each with his powder horn along on his shoulder, and his gun in his hand. The distance was measured off—the two men solemnly shook hands, and then respec- tively assamel their positions. Ata precon- certed signal, each raised his weapon to his shoulder and—tried to fire. But the obstinate things wouldn't gooff? Jonas gave a hearty tug athis sheotimg iron, but it me apped eulkity, as nruch as to say it would doas it fad amind to, and no thanks to anybody. Silas’ gun was of the same opinion, and the men’s chances of being shot seemed rather dubious. Jonas, after a little while, got irritated, and squatting down on the ground, he pounded the barrel for fifteen minutes or so with a shar tock, but without producing any effect worth mentioning. Then Jonas rose up, and flinging the gun as far as he could over the hedge, he cried out, spitefully— “ Damnation seize the thing! in Flanders !”’ “I wish mine was there, too,”’ cried Silas, examining his artillery minutely, and finding —— satisfactory about it, he tossed it after onas’. a both men looked at each other, in blank jamay. “ What shall we do?” exclaimed Silas. ‘“*T don’t know,”’ returned Jonas, ‘unless we take fists for it. “ But I can’t fight so, I’ve got an awful felon on my right fore finger, that'll be in the way. Silane evidently felt bad about it. “* Well, then, suppose we dick it out? “I’m sorry that I can’t accommodate you, but my feet are so covered with corns that it’s onpossible, I’ll bste with ye, and that’s the best I caa do.” “ T should be glad to bite; but the truth is, my front teeth are all false ones—cost fifty dol- lars—and I kinder don’t like to spile °em!”’ “What shall we do, then?’’ asked Silas, in I wish it was s t down here on this log and consider the matter, I’m tired.’’ Jonas’ red, perspiring face spoke more plainly than bis tongue. So the men eat down on the two extreme ends of the log, and eyed each other for a while in silence. At length Silas arose. “‘ Look here, neighbor Whitcomb, what if we should make up? I hadn’t any business to sa: aye about yeur boot-jack, and I’m sorry did. I don’t doubt but your jack’sa fine thing.’ ~-Whitcomb sprang to his feet, and grasped onas’s hand. “Don’t say a word about it, neighbor Jonas; it’s I, only I, that’s to blame. I ought to have been ashamed to have got put out at so smal thing; it was nothin’ but the truth, either. I— i your be water No, neighbor Whitcomb, it’s I that should ask your forgiveness. I’m the only one that’s to blame, and I feel heartily ashamed of my- self. I could crawl into a holler log and stay there a fortnight, if it would only undo what I've done.” “* My dear friend, I beg leave to assure you that it is I, not_you, that is in error, and’’—— “I tell you, Whitcomb, it is no such thing. It’s all my fault; and I am so ashamed that I could—”’ “Tam one that ought to creep into the hol- Jow log, and stay there till I learn better than to treat a good neighbor in such a shameful , Td no business to get mad with you lor— _ “Wes you did, too' You did just right— just as any Christian man would have e, and, now, as it’s my fault—”’ “Itain’tso! I tell you that I’m the one that’s to Bria It’s all my ungovernable temper. I’ve got the ugliest temper of an: man in Wheatwold.’* : ai xf “Why, neighbor Whitcomb, your temper can't hold a candle to mine! I was allers called the a boy in school, and you know it. So it’s me, and not you, that ought to apologize.” _ ‘It's false! And if you don’t stop contra- dicting me, [°ll let you know I’ve got a temper worth having, I'd just as leave fight about tem- pers as boot jacks’ Whitcomb was getting slightly exasperated. “So had I,” cried neighbor Jonas, and at it they went, pulling, striking, kicking, cuffing, and biting. Felons, false teeth, and corns were forgotten, and there was a general knock down. Jonas rolled over in the mud, with Whitcomb uppermost, or ‘‘ toppermost,”’ as he afterwards expressed it to his wife; notwithstanding bis disadvantage, he managed to bite a piece out of Whitcomb’s left.ear, and Whitcomb very kindly returned the compliment by imprinting glorious scratch on Jonas’ temple. contest lasted until the strength of the champions was completely spent. Jonas was lying submissively in a shallow ditch half filled with frogs. mud snakes and water, (the ditch not Jonas,) while Whitcomb was ‘romantically pores 3 ee resting on @ fotten stump, feet han; i i - ing thorn bush ging gracefully in a neighbor- ., There was a long silence over Deacon Reed’s ‘tater pateh, if we —- little hard breath- ing proceeding from the thoraxes of our ex- hausted friends; but at length Whitcomb ealled out faintly — “* Jonag ?** “ Wel , * Let's get up and go home.” * Agreed! Hat how are we to do it?” Poor Jo d * was evidently in the “slough of despond- ~ Wait a little, and we'll Serateh your face bad = waren MOS whi Tete the least consequence. “Don’t mention it, my dear Jonas, it aint i me VOL. X. worth thinking of, I shouldn’t wonder if it was nigh healed up by this time. But come, ‘ie crawl out of the ditch, while I get my feet clear of this bush. It strikes me we can help one another—that’s it—there, I'll meet you half two worthies crept out together, shook hands, and after a’great deal of oscillating and vascillating, they stood upright. On their way home, says Jonas to Whitcomb: * Look here, neighbor, don’t less say nothin’ about this ever!’’ ‘* Never!’’ says Whitcomb, ahr an himself by the fence. “If you ever catch me saying panne about it, then hang me for a boot- jack ! > “I don’t see why people cannot do their courting by daylight, thereby saving an ex- nse of lights, fuel, and forenoon naps.”” A akfast Table : Whew! preach that doctrine until you head is gtey, and you are as toothless as a new born babe, and still beings J folks will ‘‘set up’ till the rasa grow tired watching, and the roosters crow! here is a sort of fascination in it, a positive denial to the contrary notwithstanding. An indescribable, undeniable charm—charm in be- ing the sale occupant of a front parlor, with nothing to molest or make afraid; the soft drawn up before the shining grate, and the lamp re- gulated to a steady te that will not eclipse the brightness of eyes or make particularly warp in hearing the last pair of household feet © a bee line departure for the upper chambers, and fecling that the ever swinging parlor door will remain closed until one oft the party cornered choose to open Talk of courting by ina ht! Think of lam- ing one’s arm by quick, ty withdrawals from around a certain waist at the incessant ringing of the bell, or seeing the puff-combs and earls iy in every direction, by a sound of comin, footst Imagine proud lover at the feet o fair lady, puffing forth an eloquent, long avowal, with extraordinary expressions flitting over the face ; and, at the same moment, a puzzled little countenance peering through the folding doors, wondering what makes Mr. M—— “pray with his eyes wide open!” Or more disagreeable still, have ‘‘mamma"’ open the door, without the prelude of a rap, of course, just at the mo- ment you have ventured to test the temperature and sweetness of her daughter's lips. And then, what time in the day could one take? Not in the forenoon, certainly, when music teachers and fashionable callers aro in Yogue; not in the afternoon, when one’s senses are stupified by the eating of a hearty dinner; not on Sunday's, when every is expected to go church. An hour, when you can pinch Susie's la ae to make her tell who she loves best; look in Susic’s hand to eee if her fortune runs with yours, and see what letter of the alphabet is formed therein; and kiss her when you please; hug her when you please; and all this when the old folks are sleeping, when the sound of foot- steps are scattering in the streets, and there is no one on earth so near Susie as yourself! Margaret Verne. A Rerrisutive Dvew.—aA certain English gentleman, who was a regular frequenter of the green room of Drury Lane Theatre in the days of Lord Byron’s committee, and who always stood quietly on the hearth-rag there, with his back to the fire, was in his usual place one night when a narrative was related by another gentleman newly returned from the continent, of a barrier duel that had taking place in Paris. A young Englishman—a mere buy—had been de- spoiled in a gaming house in the Palais Royal, and charged a certain gaming count withcheat- ing him, had gone out with the count, had wasted his fire, and had been slain by the count under the frightful cireumstances of the count’s walking up to him, laying his hand on his heart, saying, ‘You are a brave fellow—have you a mother?’’ and on his replying in the affirmative. remarked coolly, “I am sorry for her,” and blowed his victim's brains out. The gentleman on the hearth-rug paused in takin; @ pinch of snuff to hear this story, and observ: eee great placidity, “Tam afraid I must kill at rascal.’* A few nights elapsed, during whieh the green room hearth-rug was without him, and then he reappeared precisely as be- fore, and incidentally mentioned, in the cou: vf the evening, “Gentlemen, I killed that ras- eal!’ He had gone over to Paris on purpose, had tracked the count to the same gaming house, had thrown a glass of wine in his face, in the presence of all the company assembled there, and told him that he was come to avenge his young compatriot—and had done it by putting the count out of this world, and coming ik to the hearth-rug as if nothing had happened. Household Words. ~~. 2 Not Bap.—Four professional gentlemen, the other niet, drove several miles up the river to an eligible spot for bathing. The night was fine, they were in fine spirits, and having left their clothes in the carriage, were shortly laving their fine persons in the river, with sensations peculiarly fine. So absorbed were they in the pleasures of the river bath, that they had wandered some distance, when one of them ex- claimed, ‘The horse is running off!’ he ran, but the horse would not stop; for thoug) he had nothingin the carriage but their clothes, he felt under the imperative necessity of con- veying them home! It was about one o’clock, when the servant of one of the gentlemen heard “massa’s carriagecoming,”’ and went out to put itup. What was his horror to find no massain the carriage, but only certain suits of clothes! With chattering teeth he ran to inform missis that massa was murdered or drowned. Missis sagaciously surmised the truth, and despatched him back with the carriage. After a half hour’s drive, Sambo distinctly saw a ghost ahead, of whose flethy nature he was suspicious. The rr pes now swiftly and stealthily approach- ed, till nearly opposite, when it sprang from the roadside and grasped the horse's head, say- ing, “Whoa!” Sambo was glad it was massa, and the two returned to the disconsolate party They were in bed—the river bed—profoundly debating whether it were better to await the doubtful return of the carriage, or abash the vir- gin moon by running to their several places of abode, at the imminent risk of being knocked down by a watchvan. The carriage relieved them; and having dressed, they sped to their anxious wives in great glee, and with many mu- tually exchanged oaths that nota syllable of the night's adventure should be breathed to a hu- man nelag tenet of all to a reporter for a news- paper.—S¢. Louis Democrat. How to Estartain Country Covsixs.— There is acertain weil known wag in this city (whose wit exudes at every pore, and whose name, if we dared mention it, would suggest a thousand funny anecdotes,) who recently ‘“ set the table ina roar,”’ by relating to the company his “shift”? when “hard up’’ to entertain a couple of rue cousins. These greenhorns came ‘down to York’? to see the “lions,’’ and called on their cosmopolitan relative to ‘ show em round.”” other notable places, they expressed a ocel desire to visit Greenwood Cemetery. But the way was too long for the cosmopolitan cicerone to think of footing it; and feeling in his pockets, he found he hadn’t change enough even to put the ty through in an omnibus including drinks So walking down Broadway, the took up 4 station in front of St. Paul’s Char , and waited for @ funeral. Presently that ‘sable omnibus which never brings a passenger back”? appeared, when Cosmopolitan and his cousins put on their longest faces, jumped into the last empty hack, and visited Greenwood Cemetery, without even being obli to pay the ferriage. The party returned in Spirits, and took a hearty lunch of clams and beer, which sent one of the cousins to the Hospital, and the other to his grave within the week —N. Y. Mirror. i7"_A Schoharie (N. Y.) paper mentions the novet fact that, in consequence of the great want of belp among the farmers of that county, able- bodied females are receiving a dollara day fora<- sisting in harvest; yet biz loafers in this section are compl tining that they can find nothing to do, ncn Rewer cht rermiee LE.—A very comfortable three-sto Rick Divan cise mee ees an le of 6th street west, between G and H north. ice $2000: half in cash, balance in 6, 12,and 18 i should be paid in cash, 4 deduction the price. Apply at No, 512(2d story) OR SALE.—A valuable BUILDING LOT, No. 13, in Square No. 81, cont square feet, situated on south side F street north, between 21st streets west. Apply to POLLARD WEBB, No. 512 7th street. iy 16-tf Fr Alook Crock. in Manis cteee 6 Se LAND on “reek, in Montgomery county, Md., si. miles from the heights of eo stown, adjoining the 8 Messer: erry. \Vood, Bestor, Nowles, irer,and Hawkins, acres. A beautiful loca- tion ; 13 acres rich ereek factor. nd bome fi oem onan ich it ttom. and some fine_yellow-pine timber. can be divided, if desired. is Se arene rare EO QR SALE.—My RESIDENCE on the corner o* F New Jersey pvenne and C street south, Capitol Hill, fronting on the avenue 162 feet 9 inches, and on C street south 206 feet 11 inches, and containing near!; 34,000 square feet. . J _Tmay 8-tf W. F. PHIL Ps. VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.— For sale A FARM of 543 acres, in Culpeper Cour Wy, Virgmia, one mile from Mitchell’s Station on the lexandria and Orange Railroad. ‘The soil is natu- rally excellent, and may economically and easily be improved, so that it will Produce as fine crops as are grown anywhere in the United States ; lS acres in heavy timber, much of it suitable for ey as for which there are markets to be reached by means of the railroad ; also. a large quantity of cord wood that may be sold to the Railroad Company at remu- nerative prices. The buildings areal! on a hill, and, with small repairs, may be made comfortable for the residence of afamily ‘The piace is well watered, and em! 8 every desirable convenience. As one of the joint owners ef this Farm now resides in the West, and is determined to sell it, it will be solda great bargain,on very accomunodating terms. Persons disposed to purchase may inquire for fur. ther particulars to W. D. WALLACH, editor of the Star, Washington City, who knows the prem- iges, jy 8-tf OR REN'T.—A modern built HOUSE, contam- ng 12 rooms, comfortably furnished, ina delight- faland airy location, fronting one of the public fea- ervations, and commanding an extensive view of the city, the river, and Georgetown. It has gas through- out ; water and bath-room. Toacareful tenant the rent will be moderate. Inquire at 4941 street, sec- ond door from I2th street. je 24-tf Fox & VAN HOOK, Rea Estate AGENTS, 490g Seventh street, below FE street, have for salea number of Building Lots 24 feet front by 199 feet deep, at the very low price of from 875 to’ 3125 Sok, payable in small monthly instalments of $3 per month. These Lots are situated at Union Town, on the south side of the Anacostia river, adjoining the Na- vy-yard Bridge, and are in every way desirable for yersons wishing a cheap, pleasant, and healthy loca- ion for a dwelling. t-holders in arrears are requested to complete their purchase, and get their deeds; the title to these Lots 1s gnarant free and clear from every may 25-3m possible incu:nbrance. For SALE OR RENT.—PHE DESIRABLE RESIDENCE onthe corner of F and 2st sts., together with the Grounds surrounding it. The House contains sixteen rooms, bas gas rieoea home, and furnace. ‘The stable will be sold or rented with the house if desired. The lot the house stands on is 5 hy 138 feet, but the purchaser can have more land if desired. ALso, for Sale—The LOT OF GROUND on the corner of F and 19th streets, and LOTS on l9th,near F street. Apply to CHULB BROTHERS, ap 8- nr rr BREECH-LoaDING RIFLES. A Board of Army Officers will be assembled at West Point, New York, forthe purpose of making trials of Breech-loading Rifles, with a view to #s- certain which arm, of this description, i best suited to the military service. The trials will commence on the 17th of August, 1857. All persons intending to offer arms for trial will please notify the Colonel of Ordnance, giv ageneral description of the arm each may intend to present, and specifying the eati- bre, weight, and lenzthof barrel. Cartridges or oth- er ammunition suitable for the arm should be brought with it. H. A.C Fy Colonel of Ordnance, Orpinance Orvice, Washington, July 23, 1857. To be published daily till 17th August inthe Penn sylvanian, Philadelphia ; National Democrat and Irish News, New York; Morning Post, Boston, Each of which papers wil! send their bills and a cop: of the paper containing the advertisement to the Ord- bance Office. jy 27-dti7Aug ANKING HOUSE OF PAIRO & NOURSE. Keokuk City @ per cent. Bonds. Keokuk City 10 per cent. Bonds—short, Davenport, Town. 10 per cent. Bonds. St. Louis County 7 per cent. Bonds—short, Lee County, lows, 8 per cent. Bou: City of Evansville 7 per cent. Bonds—short. The above and other Bonds for sale at such rates as will pay the purchaser at least 10 or 12 per cent. per annum interest. m All kinds of State, City, Railroad, and other Stocks and Bonds bought or sola, Also, Notes secured by Real Estate, negotiated * Pa chased, PAIRO & NOURSE, J" Interest allowed on deposits at the rate of six ercent. per aunuim when left for thirty days or jonger. dy 25-sm. A NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS WHO ARE INTERESTED.—We have now on hand a sup- Burton and XXX Ales, whieh to our own order, expressly for the southern trade and which, we willguarantes to keep any length of time, even in the warmest of weather. I lovers of good Ale can be accommodated with the above at our Depot, 7 Green street, Georce- wee boas ARNY & SHINN. y iW GROCERY, WINE, AN PRET OROcERY, Wan nQvor STORE. ‘The subscriber begs to inform his friends and the public, that he has open NEW STORE, corner of 12th street and Louisiana avenue, where he in- tends to keep constantly on hand a large and varied assortment of Foreign and Domestic V ks QUORS, CIGARS, and FINE GROC i consisting of Fine Teas, Sagar, Coffee, Flour, Soap. ly of our celebrated Were brewed Es, Olives, Raisi igs, Sardines, Anchovies, Otard, Marrett & Pinet & Co., and Col. Chabard’s randies in cases, demijohns, and casks. Old Ja- maica R Madeira, Port of various de- um, Sherries, scriptions, St. Julien Claret, Chateaux Margaux in cases, Champagne Cider, Brandy Fruits, Reynold’s Edinburgh Ale, Annisette, Maraschino, Curacoa, Absynthe, Champagne, and a large and varied de- scription of Havana 8. and Fever and Ague jer. Also, Stoughton Bitters, Porter, Ale, a Families are particularly invited to call and exam- ine the stock before purchasing elsewhere. Mem- bers of Congress are also informed that their orders will be promptly attended to, : delivered at their residences at the shortest notice. if A general assortment of fine Havana Cigars, im- ported direct by the subscriber. at wholesale re- "Canal Boats supplied on reasonable terms, and Produce tak x e. Levy's Old Whiskey, constantly on hand, of 1840, Country orders punctually attended to, and coun- try produce of all descriptions received on ounsign~ ment. JONAS P. LEVY, je8-tf No. 554 Twelfth street. NTERESTING TO FAMILIES, The following extract from a New York pay cannot fail to be interesting. In referring to the receipts of Teas in thie country for one ear up to Sth ultimo, it says they will be 12,- Bonyonn pounds short of the imports of the year end- ing Jane®, 1856, and that “The advance in black teas, Oolongs, oer pe | cember, has been fifteen cents per pound; young Hyson Teas, of low medium grades, have experienced an advance of one hundred per cent. over last season’s closing prices. *[t will thus be seen that the strong and rapid vance in the tea market has been the result of » short supply and active demand ; but when it is con- sidered that we may hear at any moment of the en- tire suspension of shipments at Shanghai, and. in fact, that, as soon as a sufficient force from England arrives the seat of war, all five ports of entry in China, will poy be placed under strict blockade, it would not be surprising to see Teas ata much her figure than tliey have yet attained.” ‘n view of these facts, we hold out very great in- lucements for families to lay in their nupplion of ‘ea now. KING & BURCH lay ie! Corner Vermont ave. and 15t! M. Willt! HEYL, US& PAINTER AND GLAZIER, fully receive and promptly and neatly ex- coute any erders in his lipe with which his friends and the public may favor him. Orders can be left at No. 484, corner 6th and C sts., or at Ridenour’s Con- feotionery Store, No. 304 Pennsylvania avenue (north ide) between 9th and 10th streets. ‘Those who may it work to him may rely on its being executed wi and dispatch, and at the lowest rates. je 25-2m ; ES & JUNNIMAN, |S hart eet street east, between FE and F, PRA CO Co daily ye! Hi aula afternoon irr tease ny to visitors, and every Mor r ho h to in. the ish Quadrilies or Gorman Waltzen, ‘will fi do so an unity to el has been reagea for the sea. son, and will be in attendance, ha’ hand and constantly making the purest Larter to be obtained te the alty. de ritane & ONAL COPIES OF “ROSALIE 300 spits Flower,” just received. This is the most popular song ever published. Sent by mail ‘ree of postage on Necolpe ‘of twenty-five cents in Ps. ee JOHN F. ELLIS. ONE FIANG AT $2; Lat $27; 20t Qo; Lat $75; lat g100: 2 15. All good nd-haud ime idee Oe AibF second - aus 36 Penn.ave., bet, 9th and 10th ats, WASHINGTON, D. C., MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 1857. EDUCATIONAL. NO. 1,428. ELECT FAMILY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG S UGS ENGLISG AND FieeNche No. 00 F street, Washington, D.C. Principal. DONALD MAC LORD. A.M., Univer- sity of Glasgow, formerly Head Master of Ravens- croft College and Ashwood School, and Professor of Rhetecie and Bellies Lettres inthe Columbia mu . This School will be opened on the second Monda; of ‘September next, for the rece pion ‘of a limited number of Boarding Pupils and ‘Day Scholars, who will be treated, inall respects, As members of the Principal's offer to young ily. The design is to Ss hi Fanoe all that is included inthe name of Rome; Day Scholars the ind tu extend to the es of Home influence. The Sessions will begin on the second Morday of September and first Monday of February, in each year. @ vacations will extend through the months ro f July and A’ it. Cireulars containing full information mer be ob- stores, and will be for- tained at the principal boo! warded by mail, to Tay address, on application. au 8-tf F SMALE ENG JS AND FRENCH COL- : S INSTITUTE. LEGIA’ ans WasHixeTon, D.C. Hiram Corson. Principal, in charge of English irtments. Cinssicas 5 M’mk. C. Rottin Corson, Teacher of French, Spanish, German, Drawing and Paint VLLE MatHinpe Eminig Roxiy tant ‘Teacher of French. mee The duties of this Institution will be resumed on y, the 7th of September, 1857. Circulars can be obtained at the Book and the “Music Stores. dy 3l-im* MERSON INSTITUTE, vi H street, between 12th and 1sth. SeLect CLassicaL AND flatuematica, Semoot ror Boys. The Exercises of this Institute will be resumed September Ist. The number of pupils is limited. For further particulars address. au 4-Im CHAS. B. YOUNG, Principal. GZORGETOWN CLASSICAL AND MATH- EMATICAL ACADEMY. The duties of this Institution will be resumed September ist, iv 7-21wt P. A. BOWEN. Principal. N RR’S SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LA- — No. 391 H street, between 13th and Mth streets West, will re-open on MONDAY. Septem- ber ist. Jy 6-law,ltw* CULPEPER FEMALE SEMINARY, . CuLrgrer Court Hovsg, Va. Under the Instruetion and Superintendence of the MISSES FORNERET. This Schoo! will bo re-opened on the Ist of Sep- tember, 1857, for the reception of Boarders and a few day Scholars. The object in view is to extend to all who apply and are admitted, a thorongh and useful education. No pains will be withheld from giving the young Ladies such instructions as will adapt them for rere duty and emergency of life. While the omamental branches will not he neglected, the solid and fundamental principles of heart and head |. acaion will be the special objects of asiduous at- ention. Female education has now taken sueh a firm hold on public attention, that, to prociaim its advantages, would be to portray a degree of ignorance not com- patible with modern improvement. The elevating influence of female education is felt and acknowl ged by every admirer of female excellence ; hes- itste then, no longer, to bestow on your daughters those advantages that are indispensible to their ad- vancement and success through Irfe. As the Sehool increases, the numberof ‘Teachers | be also increased; thereby securing every aux- ry to the rapid advancement of the Student. avery effort willbe put forth to maintain the high tone and character of the School. Appropriate hours will be set apart for study and daily exercise. The discipline will be mild aud per- snasive, but very firm. Two Saturdays are appoint- ed every month for the girls to visit and make pur- cases. The Guspel is presohed frown four different pulpits, affording to each the privilege of attending the Church of her choice. No influence wi!! be ex- erted tocontrol the religious prejudices of the pu- ils. While practical Christianity will form the basin of their instruction, the selection of C hes and Sabbath Schools will be submitted to the decision of parents and pupiis—the variety of religious priv- ileges here, will not fail to offer satiefaction to all, No Seholar will be taken fora shorter term than five months, admission wil! be obtaiu: d’any time dur- ing the session, aud charged only from the time of entrance. Half the tuition and boarding fee must be paid in aieaies, in order to cover the expenses of the School. Trnus Fon Tex Moxtus, Board, (inclading, fire and lights)... $120 00 English branches for advanced Scholars. - ao English branches for etna!! Scho!ars. 25 00 con Piano 00 io m 0a Washing . extra, No deduction made but in case of protracted sick- ness. REFERENCES. v. Bishop pokes, eee. Va. fav Toni Leavetts Matson county, Va, Rev. Rev. . Earnest, Oxange county, Va. Rey. John W. George, Culpeper, Va. Rey. Jos. Carson, = HE Rev. John Cole, “ “ Dr. Alex.Payne, Chas. E. Lightfoot, Esq., ** 3 Thomas 8. Alcocke, fd 284.5 Belfield Cave, EF: Madison county, Va. Thomas A. Robinson, Esq., Orange county, Va. Dr. Edwin Taliaferro, = ” Hon. John 8. Pendleton, Culpeper counts, Va. Judge R. HL. Field, af =a _ Dr. 8, W. Ashby, “ Dr. Alfred Taliaferro, Edward B. Hill, Esq, Le PNeison, Bago Col. John 8. Baidwin, Staunton, Va, Instructions on the Guitar, in Drawing and Paint- ing will be given by a competent Teacher, should a class sufficiently large be formed. au6 im OUNG LADIES INSTITUTE. ENGLISH AND FRENCH. No. 490 E Street, Wasuineton, D.C, The subcriber has taken charge of this Jnstitution, lately under the care of the Rev. 8. H. Muirick; the course of instruction wili be thorough, and wil not differ from that pursued by the former Mlemel The Scholastic year will begin on the second Mon- day of September, and close on the last Friday of June ineach year. : . . A limited pumber of pupils will be received into the family of the Principal, and every effort will be made to render them comfortable and happy. Mabey = be ohtained fi, the principal book- stores, and at the residence of tho principal. i CHARLES H. NORTON, A.M. ‘The subscriber takes great pleasure in recommend- ing to his late patrons and to the public, Mr. C. H. Nortonas 8 septlomenamply quslified to lake charge Young Ladies Institute, auS-colm S, H. MIRICK, SPE ILITARY INSTITUTE, eee aie Corcerse Court Hovsz, Va. The second session of this school will commence on the Ist day of September, 1857. A ate of the University of Virgmia, adopting the le of in- struction pursued in that institution, will have charge of the de; eats of Ancient and Modern Languages ; while a graduate of the V. M. Institute, who has had considerable experience im teaching, will give instruction in Mathematics, Natural Phi- losophy, Chemistry, and lower English branches. The course of studies will be as follows: PREPARATORY Class, _ Spelling, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Geogra- hy, Grammar, History, Algebra, Latin Grammar, Greek Grammar, Tuirp CLass. - Mathematics, English Grammar, Arithmetic, His- tory, Latin, Greek, French. SEconp Ciass. Mathematics, Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, History, Latin, Greek, French, Spanish. First Crass, Mathematics, Natural and Moral Philosophy, Chemistry, Geology, English Literature, English Grammar, Rhetoric, Legio, Infantry and’ Artillery ‘Tactics, Geography, History, Latin, Greek, Frencli, Spanish. Tren Student on entering wil! be subjected toa careful examination, 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- less he gives evidence of & thoro knowledge of the subjects contained in the preondine. ‘The diserpline will be necessarily rigid, but the comfort convenience of each member of the school will be duly respected. There will be daily military exercises, but care will be taken that they do not interfere with the Academic duties. ‘TREMs: Board, Tution. Washing, Fuel, Lights, for ten months, $18. Payments semi-annually in advance. For recommendations further particulars, see otee CHARLES E. LIGHTFOOT, Y.M sartuieaent aad Instractor ja Mathes ition ; . W. GILLESPIE, University of Va., qo in Ancient and ‘Modera Languages, REFERENCES. We Lact ed the rivilege Be herons ber Pn following: ‘acuity of Virginia Mu ee ee jen. Willi » Richa is Prof, Maupin, University of Virgima. ‘rof. Harrison, rof. Gildersleeve, lo . Robales le Vere, do ror sueian Nfinor, Williamand Mary College. Rev. John Beradus, Charlottesville. Joti Hunter: Hay’, Louisa count unter, Fsq., Loui °° Gol. John Woolfolk, Orange cout Wi. &. Whi Rev. wWin.N. Pendleton, james it, Esq., Culpeper. Col. W: . Taliate rf ter, AWD. Wallach. Feq., Washington City. Gen. tite re, Bay Henry fit, WeSiths New York. Capt, James Starke Mio The Citizens of Culpeper. iy 15-e0tf Summer Retreats, &c. a te inns Bn YGEIA HOZEL. OLD POINT COMFORT, Va. This most delightful Summer resort—the “ bright particular locality of all the sunny South” — is now the sole property of the under- Bi , will be opened on the Ist of, June next, and each successive June followmng. engage to make it to the seekers for health, recrea- tion, gaiety and good living, supremely attractive. For health, no mountain retreat can be safer at any season of the year. {tis es exempt {rom disease in August and September and October as in Apri!. May r June. Indeed the first three are mfinitely the most pleasant of the season. The weather is milder, the sea breeze halrmer, and the luxuries of the salt water are to be had of finer quality and in greater profusion. There is no more inviting spot on the whole Atisntic seaboard. It is strictly true of it what the poet hath said: 7 “Oh! — be an Elysium on earth, it is this, it is this!” Drs. Archer. Jarvis, and other —_ at the post, Hon. Dr. Francis Mallory, ‘8. Semple, Simkins, Sheild, Hope, and Vaughauand indeed the whole medical Faculty resident in the vicinity of Fort Monroe, all certify that they “hare never mown acase of billious or ague and fever to ori- imaie there, and that at all seasons it is the ealthiest spot om the face of the earth.” (S their certificates in De Bow’s Review, Southern Planter. and American Farmer.) _ may 22-dfwk&law2m JOS. SEGAR, Proprietor. BLAkIsron E’S PAVILION. This favorite vas of resort will be opened on the Ist of July for the eccommodation of visitors. Tho proprietor has engaged a fine Cotillon Band for the season, and with his es Bali Room offers great inducements to the lovers of the dance, while those of more quiet humor may find difforent amusements at the ling Alley or in Fyshin » &ee The Luxuries of the Potomac and good Liquors wil! be constantly on hand. his is known to be one of the healthiest places on the river, near Binkistone’s Island. There will be a celebration on the Fourth of July, and Ball at night. Cotillion on the 23d of July, 13th and 2th of August. - The steamers Columbia nnd Maryland leaves pas- Senzers on every Wednesday and Saturday's, and returning on every Sunda: esday, and F ‘The steamer Kent leaves Baltimore at _ 8 « cl every Monday evenings, and returns on Wednesday mornings. Post Office—Milestown, St. Mary’s county, Md. Board—§$!.25 per day for a week or longer; ahortertime. GEO. W. BLAKISTON je24-2m" P. Watches, Jewelry, &c. . EICHLER, w.? No.5 SEVENTH STREET, between Dand F streets, west side, PRAC TICAL WATCHMAKER, keeps constantiy on hand a fine assortment of WATCHERS ant, JEWELRY. Ap 10-6 V ATCHES, JEWELRY, AND SILVER WARE. I have oe st ‘a new supply of FINE watches Gorn anda AINS, and a large asso ment of RICH JEWELRY of every description, which makes my stock at the present time one of the most complete in the city. T have just finished (on the premises) a very large assortment of PURE SILVER WARE, amon which may be founda SOLIDSILVER TEA KE TLE ited in this yi uperior to anything before exhi city ne weight of which ia 125 ounces, capacity 9 quarts. Both citizens and strangers are invited to call and examine, . O, HOOD, ie 23- $3 Pa.ave.. near 9th street. ATCHES, CLOCKS, JEW FANCY ARTICLES. I have on hand a good stock of G ind SILVER WATCHES of the best Bg makers in Europe. GOLD CHAI in great variety: JEWELRY. in sets and sin "ANCY AKTICL . PE EXTRACTS, &e. CLOCKS in every shape and price: also, CLOCK MATERIALS, Hands, Balts, Keys, Cords, Wires, Oils, &c. land examiue at the Sign of the Large Gilt J. ROBINSON, 349, oppos N. B.—Having stopped the auction business since last winter, my Goods are selected express!y for the best retail trade, and the prices shall suit the times, jy 18-Im J.R. EW JEWELRY AND WATCH H. O. HOOD has just returned from the North, and has brought ona fine lot of Fashionable Sameo, Coral, Mosaic, Brilliants, and Piain 3OLDIEWELRY, Also. a good assortment of fine GOLD and SILVER WATCHES, some very superior time keepers for ladies and gentlemens use. He has xlso on hand a great variety of STAN D- ARD SILVERWARE of his own make, warran- ted the best quality and will be sold very low. — and examine coods and prices at ROGRESS IN THE FINE ARTS PAINTING AND ProtocRarHy COMBINED. PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAITS, In Oil Colors, on Canvas, MINIATURE OR Size ov Lirg, S. WALKER’s PORTRAIT AND PI KE GALLERY, Odeon Hall, corner 434 st. and Pennsy!vania avenue, S. WALKER has fitted up the above spacious apartments ata very great oullay of capital, thereby romierine his establishment one of the most com- plete and handsome in the whole country. He has a large Gallery for free exhibttion of upward of 200 fine Oil Paintings, by some of the best ancient and modern masters, to w! he intends to add fresh importations. S. WALKER has also fitted upa cc lete smit of rooms, with private robing apartments for ladies, and purchased the haest possible instra- ments, and engaged a first class operative artist to assist lumin the department for talgng all kinds of PHOTOGRAPHIC, AMBROTY PE AND Da- GUERREOTYPE P ORTRAITS, from the smallest miniature to size ive S. WaLker, by combining the Photographic Pro- eess with the art of Painting, of which he has hnd 25 years’ experience, aud whose specimens of life size portraits may be seen in some of the first fam hes of the city, as well as those exhibited in his Gallery, he will be able, by the comluuation of the two, to produce portraits that have never heen ex- celled for their fidelity and life-like expression. Can- vas and boards prepared by hunseif expressly for the purpose. 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 tnken at their own residences, on immediate no- Committees and cinsses taken in any groups, and any quantity of copies from t) at reasonable charges. ss Likenesses painted on Copper for Tomb Stones. Valuable Oil Paintings, and Old Family Portraits carefully back lined aud restored to their original freshness. " gentlemen are respectfully solicited to call at the Gallery, over Shillington’s book store— entrance 4} street, two doors from Pennsylvania avenue. ig he _ jy Mm A RETIRED PHYSICIAN whose sands of life have nearly run out, discovered while in the East Indies, 8 certain cure for Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds, and Gene: Debility. The remedy was discovered by him when his only child, a daughter, was given up to die. He had heard much of the wonderful restor ative and heali ualities of preparations made from the East India Hemp, and the thought ocourred to him that he might make a remedy for his child.— He rtudied hard and succeeded in realizing his w es. His child was cured, and 1s uow alive snd well. He has since administered the wondertul remedy to theusan of sufferers in ail parts of the world, he bas never failed in ere them completely heal- thy and happy. Wishing to doas much good as pos- sible, he will send to such of his attiscted fellow be- ings &s request it, tins recipe, with full and explicit directions for mekmg it up, and successfully it. He reguires each applicant to enclose hin shilling—three cents to be returned as postage « e recipe, and the remainder to be applied to the pay- ment of this advertisement. Address Dr. H. JAMES, No. 19G street, Jersey City, N.J. N, B. Dr. H. James has neither office nor agen in New \ ork as some have pretended and adver tised. The recipe is sent from mo pace but N- 19 Grand street, Jersey City, New Jersey, may 25-Sm OW Is THE T TO DRINK MALT N LIQUOR AR & SHINN are the only ones in the District who have stock PORTER and ALE, and always have a supply on ham o give thematrial. Leave your orders with the drivers, or attheir Union Bottling Depot, No. 57 Green street, Georgetown, D.C. iy 2 Gone OFF AT COST.—As the season has ad- I vanced we wiil sell our remaining stock of REFRIGERATORS at cost. Our stock of FURNITERE and HOUSE KEEPING GOODS is very large, and 8 lower than ever. McGREGOR & CO., iy 9 eobw_ No. 590 7th street. ROPERTY, LAND, LOTS, HOUSES. JOHN D. CLARK, Reat. Prorerty AGENT, has for sale on terms to suit pur rs, Vacant the city. He Buys, Selis, ep tpleecbabed f a ‘Real Property on mode: rate terms. - , yt Public, and Justice of Ponon’ No. sath end Washington City, D.C. jy 17-Im $$$ scOD ND MELODEON VERY vescainz tre mee Oy erm Sh eon JENTAL ANNOUNCEMENT. Dr. R. FINLEY has resumed fully the office, number in same sold HUNT NTISTRY at his olde side re between Niuth and Tent an 3-2w* SS __§_____ an Stet ee UGHLIN & CO.ARESELLING GOODS or low in order to make room for their exten= sive Fall Stock. au? 3-9 eee ee -- THE W ‘TO CLUBS. aoe aan enews on ons ennne 15 OP ("Casz, aeedins iN ADVANCE. F without fos toenail Bs will be of the W aL STAR ly contains the “ Wash- made the Daity StaR cirou- le copies (i wrappers ow ej rooured at —_ S the issue: of the Paper. not will be arene Sormeienar alloweda Gor MEDAL MIU) wi ene tANo PORTES. (Senior partner in the ABie of Kynase, GAEHLE & Co., Continues the manufacture and sale of grand and uare PIANO FORTES, underthe name ry r ‘atnnd 3 a “ cutaw They have also just opened a new Ssics No 21 Baltimore street. between Charies nett streets. the premises partly by Mr plenty Metalfery asa pence, where they wiil constantly on a large assortment plan andhy nly-fnished grand end Square seape Ferns: also, Melodeons, from the best makers, 4 to 5- octave, some wath double key -boards, double reeds, > suit # Boing extensively e in the manufacture o Pianos, we will sell w: retail, on the mos liberal terms. Our Pianos were awarded the om {gold medal) st the Fairs of the Mary! astute two successive years—October, 1855, 1856—in op- ition to fourteen and teen from ithe bot makers from New orks 3 Hoxton ‘and Bale MOT eS. © Were siso awarded premium the Industrial Exhitation am Richmond, Vir- gu 1855 and 1856. They have also pons ed he highest premium (silver medal) at jetro- politan Mechanics’ Fair for 1857. in addition to this we 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 mee aperceation in which our instrumonts are where 5 All instruments are guaranteed for five and & privilege 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 thew sdvantage to give us a call before purchasing. Pianos exchanged, hired, and tuned. WM. KNABE & CO. HREE BEAUTIFUL PIANOBR received thi day from Boston. Also, three very second-hand Pianos, but little used, se hea octaves,rosewood cases, will be sold at great tour Pinno Forte, Melodeon, apd Mure 9 bargains, Warerooms, between 9th and 1th streets, jes JOHN F.'E piano FORTE INSTRUCTION. : as. gf go Ean LM re nar ey 9 Peitese mem bers to hus classes. Apply = s", MER, at his R over, F y BEE aioe cee aT OTN day, and Saturday, between 2and6 p. m. ap 5-tf Terms $5 per quarter. NEW AND BEAUTIFUL PIANOS 4 SREAT BARGAINS.—These, Pranos have been sed bnt a short time by! careful persons, we will warrant them, take old Pinn in exchange, Ac. Two of thom are full seven octaves, finely finished rosewood cases, and of exquisite tone and touch,one + ices Pumescporcdnanns foly re! ‘These Pianos. pur may ant rely wi as being truly great bargains, and they will tocell to call and see them, at our extensive Piano Ware- rooms, No. $6, between Sth and 19th. jel JOHN F. ELLAS. ICE. J. MI ETON, . weciateicchs ICE DEALER, Oficeand Depot—Southwest corner of F and -_ CE! Streets, Washington. . —The undersigned res; ly infori Lis frie andthe pulise generalist he is mow prepared to furnish “amilies and through the season) with the best quality of delivered in any part of Washington ‘and Gi town, and cuarantees to cive entire satisfaction. Orders to be ieft with Kiowet, & Lavrence coruer l4th street aed Pennsylvania avenue; Go. F. Kipwet & Co., léth street; J. B. Moors, Drug- gist, Pen enue, between 19th and 2th streets 5 Grors z, New York avenue, between lth and ith Roper. A. Parnz, Drugsist, corer 4th and Mass. avenue; and with the subscriber, No, 3 First street, Georgetown, where Ice can be had at ail times. ap 7-tf T.N. KIDWE Dentistry, &c. I ENTISTRY, DR. STEPHEN BAILY, OFFick No. 1% PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Three doors from \4th Street, Dr. BAILY bers leave to inform the public that he gan be seen atal! hours, at his office, located as above, He feels assured that an experience of fifteen years’ practice, with the large number of patients, great variety of difficult cases that he has treated success- fully, will enable hum to surmount any difhou!ty, scientific or otherwise, reinting to the Teeth. His own experience confirming the opimon of pany men emmment in the esyion, en y Dre. Harne and J. and E has led him, long since, to dis- ecard all mercurian parations for fithine Teeth, als sii Enameis, Gutta Percha, India Rubber, and C ments for the construction of Contunuous ‘Teeth, and that Porcelan, mounted on Gold Plate, 1s the only relinble substance that can be worn in the mouth, as Was most conclusively shown by the jast American Dental Convention. practice in Washington, he is favoral known to his numerous friends nod patrons, he begs jeave to refer them to the following TESTIMONIALS: From the ate —— the Ces ‘oh of Epiphany of re Dr. Steryen Batty: DearS tI desire toexprers my esteem for you personal) my confidence im you As A superior dentist. ‘1 operations execated for me have been highly satisfactory. I hope that you may receive the patrounge from my friends and the public that your skill so well deserves. Yours ver: ny, Washington, Aug.%, 19%. J. W. FRENCH. From one of the oldest firms in Baltimore, Messrs. | s. Cotman & Co, Having employ. Dr. Stephen Baily, Surgeon Den- tist, of Washington city, to execute for me an im- portant and difficult pece of work, which he did to my entire satisfaetion, and m view of the fac one of the most distinguished members of the College of Baltimore, failed, after repeated trinks perform the same work satisfactorily, it gives me reat pleasure to express my entire confidence and E h estimation of his profexsional aki!!. timore, Jan. 12, 1 HARMANN BOGGS, Extract froma note ress at od from the late Hon. John . Clayton, U.S. SENATE. Ang. 19, 1856. ‘The teeth be made for me work admuraily ; noth- ing could be better. ‘Vers grotetait HN M. CLAYTON. To those that seek relief from the maladies of the teeth, | can cheerfully recommend Dr. 8. Barly as a ior Dentist: he made & set of porcelian teeth e of my familv, and plugged sev: teeth tor if, aud the work has al! stood we! more than ten years. ROBERT T. NIXON, of the Va. Conf. of the M. E. Church South. April 19, 1856, is : We, the undersigned, having occasion to aval! ourseives of the professional skill of Dr. 8. Baily, Surgeon Dentist of this city, or paving been cogniz- Sant of his operations on our families or frends, take preasure in expressing our admiration of his artistic skill, as well as of the uniformly satisfactory manner in which he performs the most delicate and dithonit operations in Dental Surgery,and we respectfully re- commend him to the ca and patronage ol the public, of which we consider him euuz ly worthy. Tuomas U. Watter, Architect U. ‘Tromas Mi.vgr, B.S. Bonrer, M. D. of etown, D.¢ N.S. Lixconn, M. D.. of Washington. D. Jos. H: Bravcky, of Washington, D.C. Georork Warr Ex-Governor of Fiorda, Water Lesox, Ex Mayor of Washington. Heyry Batowin, U.S. Patent Office, ©.C, Wight, Principal Rittenhouse Academy, feb20 tt Dé; VILLARD, DENTIST, LATE OF CHI- CAG, Would respectfully mforim the oit- izens of the District and vicinity, that hav ing located himself im Washington, be is now penpares to perform ai eperatsens in hus profes- jon, in the most spprov e. " tice, No. 2, Tenn. avenve, adjoining Gautier’s jan ® ly ian ng tht inde: their construction, and t alvanic action and metalic taste, here are no » beoome filled with moisture or particles of faut, hence they are pure and clean. They are lighter. stronger. less elums: ble. and nstaral in th i One Thousand Dollars toany ome coe similar work of art to equal mine m purity, benuty, secty Srtistic excellence or any requisite All work warranted. 26, Penna: avenue, between lich and 12th streets, ep is-ly R. C. 8. GOODMAN. D ONO Ne EON DENTIST, and ee: or peers. iy resent the following ressonable prices So mass UP 0. on Silver=-— toe mig moe ie ited oh & to tom. Office corner 8th street andavenue. "ays ——as UMBERLAND oA . i Se A A L.—Now discharging, 100 CASTLEMAN & BRO., iy 2? corner 6th and B sts., opp. National hotel,