Evening Star Newspaper, September 7, 1857, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (SUNDAY EXCEPTED,) AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Corner of Pa. avenue and Eleventh street, By W. D. WALLACH, aad is served to subseribers by carriersat SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Agents; papers served in packages at 37}; cents per month. To mail subscribers the subscription price is THREE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS & year in advance, TWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less than three months at the rate of 12% centss Week. UG"SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. COLD IN THE HEAD. A Medical Drama. {From Punch’s Pocket-Book of Fun.] Subjoined, as specimens, are some extracts from a Piay to be produced under the above title, next Season, at a fashionable Theatre. The subject has been selected in consideration of nosological taste lately so successfully stim- ulated by a creation of French dramatic genius. The piece is divided into Five Acts, entitled re spectively, Imprudence, Catarrh, Bronchitis, ‘onsumption, and Cod’s Liver Vil. The de- nouement, a3 indi by the title of Act V., is favorable ; but the heroine has previously, to all ap) jee, expired on the stage, after pre- senting all the symptoms of phthisis pulmona- lis with clinical ‘accuracy. he portions se- lected for quotation are those of which the in- terest is the least harrowing. In Act I. Brad- shaw and Isabel, whose relations and positions io the Drama are obvious, meet, by appoint- ment, under romantic circumstances. Isabel eatehes a Cold in the Head, and the train of consequences thence resulting constitutes the action. ACT I.—IMPRUDENCE. Scexs—A Grove at the end of the Vale. Moonlight. A Hawthorn Bush, with seat beneath the shade. Bravsnaw alone. Brad. © beauteous night! But here comes Isabel, True (looks at his watch,)to asecond. Pane- tuality, (Enter Isapet.) Thou art the Soul of Lov: | They embrace.] Irab. My dearest Edward ! Brad. 0, Isabel, my life, my soul, my um— (emotion smothers remainder of the expression) Come, let us sit, love (they seat themselves) and this arm of mine Cireling thee like—but what is there like this? We'll watch yon evening star. Isab. Ugh! Brad. Taabel! You shudder’d. What's the matter? Isab. Nothing, dear ; Only the sudden chill one feels sometimes When somebody, as the old nurses say, Is walking o'er one’s grave. Brad. That borrid word! Name it not. Isabel. Uplift thy gaze To the bright stars and to the glorious moon. ‘—now those glowing eyes reflect their beams, Ob, with what interest of added light! Isa. A-tisha! | Sneezes. Brad. Dearest. 4sab. Tisha '—isha!—isha! [Sneeze again. Brad. I fear— Isab. A-tish! [Continuing to sneeze. Brad. You've caugit—— Isab. Isha '—isha ‘—_ Brad. Cold. Let me wrap you in this cloak, [SAtvers. love. What is it you're looking for ? Tsab. My han—a-tisha '— My handkerchief. tisha ! O dear! I've left it Behi-i-i-i-i-i-tisha '—ind. Brad. Make this a temporary substitute— Ah! oaths damp night-air—you're thinly elad— This will never do, love. Heavens! should any harm Befall thy precious health, and I the cause !— The thought is madness. Come, jean on this arm, I'll see thee safe home. Isab. Dearest Edward, nay, The way is short, and I should be so vexed If we were seen. How sad it is to part! A-tisha! Brad. Say, when shall we meet again! Isab. UN wr—i-ite—a-tisha! and let you know ; Edward, farewell Brad. My Isabel, adieu! | They embrace agai. Stay, dearest. put this cloak on; wear it home, And cast it off a little from the heuse ; i shali know where to find it. Isa5. Edward! what That nice new cloak? throw it into the road? Ob no! I could not think of such a thing Once more guod-bye, love, till we meet ag: Erit. Brad. A black and envious cloud hath risen up, And threatens to bedim the radiant moon. {A sureze tn the distanca. Ha! I fear that was Isabel again. Humph! some do reckon it good luck to sneeze : Such may the omen prove to Isabel. [Exte. Act closes. ~ ACT II—CATARRH. The temporary absence of Jsahe/, in the pro- ling Act, from her home, has not been effectu- ally concealed from her Mamma. An expla- nation has ensued ; and the indulgent parent has been prevailed upon to countenance the ad- dresses of Bradshaw : the rather from anxiety about the health of her child, whose moonlight — has resulted in a severe cold in the head.} Scaxz.—Isasur’s boudoir. Isanen alone, muffled wn a shawl, and her head bandaged. Isab. ——— the tibe whel Edward was to eub : [Looks at herself in the mirror. Oh, by! I do look sueh a shockilg fright, I albost dread (wses her handkerchief) to beet by lover's eye, With sueh a loze, ald yet I bust, or else He'll falcy that Bubba wol’t let be see hib. This cubs of sittilg lookilg at the Bool. That sowld' it is a footstep. Enter Servant Brapswaw following. [Bret Servant. Brad. What do I see? Isabel thus !—in invalid attire !— What's the matter 7—Speak love! Isab. Lothilg, dear, At least dot butch the batter. Oldiy a cold I shall be better sood. Re-enter Servant with a Basin of Gruel on a tray whick she places on the Work-Table, and rit. Brad. My suffering angel! Ob let me try and (wheels arm-chair to table) make youcowfortable. [Draws shawls closer around her. &e. dead. Thales, Bdward, [Uses handkerchief. Brad. Now, love, take a drop of this. (Feeds her with, gruel. Isab. Ah'—atay a bobelt—’tis too hot Brad. Oh, dear! Btop, let me . ‘sab. is it dice! Brad. Not Very. Isab. (laughing,) Ha, ha, ha, ba! love, [ cad laugh. Brad. That's right, my darling. Jsab. Ob, dear'—oh. by side! Brad. A pain, love? 1sah. Yes—a little paid il the chest. Brad. Stay, dearest, let me just apply my ear— For somewhat have I gained of ic’s lore— ‘To ascertain the state & that pol eed Where lies my chiefest treasure. Please bold still. | Performs ausculation Those little fingers in my hair, dear love. Confuse the sounds, you know—stop—husi— why, yes! ‘The respitory murmer’s audible, But with a ra/e—, well, that one would expect, ‘There is a rapid action of the heart.— Jsal. It beats for you alode. Enter Servant with tub. Serv. Ahem! | Beamsuaw rises. Brad. What's thia? — Ub '—by hot water, dear, to put by feet il Pat it dow!, Bary, Whel I walt you Ii ri [ Tastes @ little. Yua see, [Mary sits down tub. ig. {Exit Servant. Brad. Alas‘ then, £ must go. Ah! would the right to stay and tend thee, Isabed, wore mine. Jsad. I dow you'd bake a bost durse. Brad. ty so I hope s@me day to prove, if nee Should be for proof—which. may there never be! Do you feel better now, lupe? buch better. {Moves the tub of bee water to har feet. VOL. X. And then one parting kiss. Isah. Lo!—stop a billet. [Uses handkerchief. Low thel! embr Brad. Farewell! Oh, ELS acy quaies powers, restore My love to health and me to ha piness! [Exit ber How quickly does love bake the billets Il the beal tibe by gruel has got cold ! [Rings a hand- and neste erneres to put her Seet into hot water as the Scene closes. Tun Vinaista Oneerers anv Ormer Curwe- ERs.—The ornamental woody vine. systematic- ally called Ampelopsis quinguefolia, a North American plant. is fi aently, cultivated for covering old walis and fences, and has become & favorite for covering houses and other build- ings in cities and villages where taste fur orna- menting with flowers, oo shrubs and trees has been developed. Its generic name is from a Greek word signifying vine, indicates the character of its foliage. It is called woodbine by some, and by others still American ivy. It is a vigorous climber, and is common in borders of woods and thickets. By means of its radicating tendrils it supports it- self in ascending trees to the height of fifty feet, also adheres to walls, and so has made it- self a great favorite about houses in view of its rapid growth and the beautiful manner in which it covers and adorus naked walls. It flowers in July ; they are of 4 greenish color, inconspicu- in branching clusters. It produces small berries. In its decay in the autumn the leaves are of a bright crimson, blending beautifully with the varied hues of decaying ares, One of the most luxuriant displays of this vine ever seen may be observed in Beacon street. near the corner of Joy street. The balconies are completely overhung, festooning, as it were, both doors and windows with a kind of ‘livin: drapery of the most exquisite beauty. Woul that the taste for this kind of ornamenting were more general. Then wo should not see so many naked walls, fences and balconies, in Beacon, Mt. Vernon, Park, and other streets, are as now observed. The English ivy, Hedera Hele, is very com- mon in England, even in the woods. This, like the American ivy, 1s a valuable ornamental evergreen, cultivated for covering fences, walis and houses. Its evergreen quality renders it superior to the American. In Eugland, it is trained into numerous fanciful and grotesque figures, on skeleton frames of wire. bf flowers late in the season, and is visited by honey bees. Its berries are sought by the birds. Ivy was highly esteemed by the ancients. Bacchus is represented as crowned with it, to prevent in- toxication. H. helix negeta is a native of the istand of Madeira. The ivysis quite common in Hartford, covering most bedutifully sume of the cbureh edifices. How beautifully such drapery would become Park-street and Trinity churches. Has its cultivation beon found impracticable in Boston? If not, who will first introduce it, and give it a fair trial 7 There are other runners worthy of notico— such as the Trumpet-flower, Tecoma radicans, common in the rich soils of Illinois. Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and south to Florida —Boston Transcript. and its specific Dogs Sunsnixe Tenxp to Extineuisn Fine? The common opinion that the sun shining on a fire tends to extinguish it, and that conse- quently the embers must be shaded, if we would preserve them alive in a fire-place, was made the subject of experiment in the year 1 by Dr. Thomas MeKeever of England, and the re- sults seemed to show a real foundation for the opinion that solar light does actually retard the process of combustion. These results were copied by the See ney scientific journals, and even the great German chemist. Leopold Gmelin, in his ** Handbook of Chemistry,’’ an- nounces Dr. McKeever’s conclusions, without expre:'#ing any misgivings in relation to their accuracy. Sunshine isan agent which 13 cer- tainly capable of producing very remarkable effects; but the disagreement of this with other facts, has recently led Dr. John Le Conte, Pro- fessor of Natural Philosophy in the South Carolina College. to repeat the experiments of McKeever, but using greater care; and the re- suits obtained, as detailed by him at the late meeting at Montreal, tend to overthrow the idea, and prove that light has no intluence whatever on the rate of combustion. The fire employed in both the sets of experi- micnts was simply a wax candle. McKeever four:d it to burn about twelve per cent. faster in the dark; but LoConte finds the light of the sum, even when concentrated by a large lens, produces no effgct except by heating. if the air in the dark be heated to the samo extent, and the air in each case be kept equally quiet, the candle burus at precisely the same rate. McKeever’s experiments indicated that the candle burned from five to eleven per cent. faster in the dark than in common sunshine. He supposed that the chemical rays exercised a deoxidizing aged, which, to some extent, in- terfir d with the rapid oxydation of thecom- bustiole matter, and by trying the candle in different parts of the colored spectrum (pro- duced by decomposing a ray of light in passin, it through a prism,) his experiments appear to indicate that a taper burned more rapidly in the red than in the violet extremity of the solar spectrum. The whole subject cannot as yet be consid- ered definitely eettled, as the recent paper is regarded as merely preliminary to a more thorough experimental iaweatigation, which Dr. LeConte proposes to undertake during the next twelve months. It is obvious that these re- searches have a practical bearing.—Scdenti fie American. Gov. Marcy axp Gey. Scorr.—The writer of the interesting ‘* Recollections of William L. Marey,”’ in the New York Examiner, gives the following statements a3 creditable to Mr. Mar- ey’s candor and patriotism as complimentary to the military genius of (ten. Scott: ‘In one of my last interviews with Gov Marcy, I received from his own lips 2 full state- ment of the circumstances attending the ap- pointment of Gen. Seott to the command of the army in Mexico. It will be remembered that, in Gov. Marcy's famous letter to Gen. Scott, at the close of the war, the Governor referred to t intment as one in the responsibilit: of which he had a ‘full share.’ This was mod- estlysaid. Tho appointment was in the strong- est sense Gov. Marcy’sown. The ‘soup’ cor- respondence of Gen. Scott had given mortal offence to the President and his Cabinet. It was Gov. Marcy’s judgment, nevertheless, that Gen. Scott was the proper person to command the army, and he formed the deliberate pur- pose of securing his appointment. Mr. Polk repelied the proposition at once. ‘ But you will hear me,” said Gov. Marcy. ‘Certainly, Iwill bear,’ replied the President, ‘ but the breach betwe@: the Administration and Gen. Scott is irreparable.’ The President did hear, and was convinced. The Cubinet heard, and were convinced. There remained onedifficalty. ‘There was a wan, then werful in the Demo- nate, who must be re- i in order to make it politically safe. Gov. Marcy was commissioned to silence the batteries of the great thunderer. ‘You have given me,’ said he, ‘the most diffi- cult task of my life, but I will not shrink from it.’ T regret that Icannot depict the interview, of which he gave me #0 graphic an account. The commission wns successful. Gen. Scott was assigned to the command— mally un- friendly, a political opponent, and a recognised aspirant for the Presidency. The argumenta used by Gov. Marcy to secure this result were as creditable to his magnanimity as they were to his wisdom and patriotism. {> J.N. Huntington, author of Lady Alice, Alban, and other popular novels, has retired from the editorship of the St. Louis Leader. Tux Sugar Gatr.—The Habaneros hold on to their sugar, we learn by the Tilinois, and the up prices. ‘To keep the BP rumor adds, they are about to send us here the specie to sustain the speeniation. Eben ose + Fok RENT —A RARE CHANCE. der construction, I2 large and airy rooms, all the conveniences of water and lights. The loca- tion is im the principal business square of the city, and the rooms'are well adapted for Dentists, Dacuer ty pists, Offi &o. Also,” convenient airy ent. suitable for any light business. The whole finished and well lighted in the most improved manuer, after the New York styles. 2 WALL & STEPHENS,” No. $22 Penn. ave between 9th al m trance on D st. OR RENT.—The three. BRICK HOUSE . Bi eg AD ‘Sth yet oppo ene new exten- s10n Ol ie ‘Treasur: \e] re Bi wu of Penn. avenue ‘and Willards’ Hotel. contains 10 good vaults for fuei. rooms, besides store room The location is one of the best in the city fora professional gentleman ora business pert Be, on the premises, No. 474. au 17-1 al FARES FOR SALE—A piece of fine LAND on Rook Creek, in Montgomery county, Md., six miles from the heights of Georgetown, adjoining the lands of Messrs. Perry, Wood, Bestor, Nowles, Bohrer, and Hawkins, 112}¢ncres. A beautiful loca- tion 5 pray, improved; new house ; 13 acres rich creek hottom, and same fine yellow#pine tunber. It can he divided, if desired. Call and see the preini- ges those who desireto purchase. 4-tf —A modern built HOL . contain- comfortably furnished, ina delig jooacion, frouting-one of the public res- nd commanding an extensive view of the er, and Georgetown. Ithas ‘ig through- er and bath-rouin. ‘Toa careful tenant the rent will be moderate, Inguire at 4041 street, sec- ond door from 12th atreet, jo 2i-tf SIRABLE RESIDENC e corner of F and 2ist sts., together with the Grounds surrounding it. ‘The House contains sixteen rooms, has idles per furnace. ‘Phe.stable will be svuld or rented with the house ifdesired. The lot the house stands on eg oe but the purchaser can have more if desired. Aso, for Sale—The LOT OF GROUND onthe corner of F and 19th streets, and LOTS on i9thnear F treet. Apply to CHUBB BROTHERS. To, FIRST CLASS HOovS JUST FIN ISHED, FOR SALE, situated on I street, near {7th.—These Houses are each 23 feet 6 inches wide, by 50 feet deep. three stories high, and base: ment, and contain all the modern conveniences and iPprevermente, Aliey in the rear. Apply to pees ‘ au 2% 2w A® S$ con TIONERY FOR SALE. This well known’and popular estabiishinent is now offered for Sale, thus presenting & rare opportu- nity fora good Confectioner to enter into a safe and profitable business. Possession can be had Ist No- vember. The three-story Brick House, now occu- pied as above. is offered at private sale, or will be rented or leased as may be desired. : For particulars inquire on the premises, No. 84 Bridge streey Georcetown, D. C., or to WM. pt ia West Baitimore street, Baltimore, au 27-t wl EE ey eee a SOR SAL A FAKM of about 100 acres, in Montgomery county, Mi.,ten miles {rom Wash- ington, on the C fi > improved with a Brick Dwelling,a log barn and stable, and a fine orch- ard of ghoice frit. "A part is set with clover, and the whole wel! fenced. A targain may be ovtained if early applied for, or would e: fe erty. H. A Au 25-Im* or through ¢ Fo SALE.—My RESID CE on the corner 0° New Jersey avenue nud C street south, Capitol Hil, fronting on the avenue 162 feet 9 inches, and on C street south 206 feet 11 iiches, and containing nearly 34,000 square feet, 2th W. F. PHILLIPS. POR RENT+The two comfortable and oonveni- ent BRICK HOUSES on Fayette street, ad- joining the Convent,are now undergoing complete re- air, and will te forrent onthe stirot Atgust, The lousea are very desirable, particularly to ‘ents having Guidren to educate. Apply to JOHN L. KIDWHEL.L. High street. Georgetown. jy 2- VALUABLE FARM FOR & sales A FARM of 543 acres, in Cnips vA Virgina, one mile from Mitehell’s Stat lexandris and Orange Railroad. ‘The s: rally excellent, and may economically an: y improved, so that it will produce as fixe crops as Sre grown Anywhere in the United States ; ll5acres in heavy timber, much of it suitable fur ship timber, for whieh there are markets to be reached by means of the railroad ; also. s large quantity of cord w that may be sold to the Railroad C nerative prices. ‘The buildings sr with small repairs, may be made oo residence ol a family The place weil watered, and embraces every desirable convenience. As one of the joint owners of this Farm now resides in the West, and is determined to sell it, it will be solda great bargain,on very accomimodatin Persons disposed to purehase may inquire for fur- ther particulars to W. D. WALLS T, editor of the Star, Washington City, who knows the prem- ises, jy 8-tf 'y Post Office. terins. Wood and Coal. NY ‘Star. WASHINGTON, D. C., MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1857. EDUCATIONAL. y RS. SKIDMORE will opena School for chil- drenof both sexes, (boys under nine years of age,)on Monday next, 7th inst. near the southeast oorner of Tenth and D streets, Island. She respect - fully sohoits the patronage of her friends. Terms mace known at the -room. we 5-2t* GEORGETOWN TRINITY SCHOOL, This School will be opened for the reception of pupils, on the first Monday of September next, 7th.) QcHoor. BOOKS AND STATIONERY. s — MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS, CHEAP ot he LICATIONS, PERIODICALS, and N&WSPA- P. mT the lowest cash prices, at the NORTH- ERN LIBERTIES CHEAP BOOKSTORE, 37 Seventh street, above the Northern Market. aug 29-Im* ETROPOLITAN COLLEGIA‘’ TUTE, FOR YOUNG LADL No. 435 G street, between Seventh and Eighth sts., Will epen for the reception of pupils on Monday, Sept. 7th. Boarp oF InstRrcrion. Mrs. T. H. Havenner, Belles Lettres and Moral Philoso) We Rev. A Newman Hank, A. M., Ancient Langua- ges and Mathematics Miss Barbara Ri Prof. J. Staubly, Wm. MeLeod, Painting and Draw Md’lle De Boye, Music—Piano. Circulars containing full information as to terms, &c.,may be bad at the principal bookstores, or trom the principale. sel iw* ¢ SEORGETOWN LITERARY INSTITUTE. x THOS. N. CONRAD, A. BL INSTI- English Branches. This Institute will be opened for the reception of papa on the first Monday of September next, ( The object of the Principal is to afford facilities for the acquisition of practical and classical educa- tion, and to prepare those intending to enter upona collegiate course, for the highest ciasses of Colieze. Being a griduste of Dickinson College, he feels himself prepared to teach Ancient and Modern Lan- guages, Natura! Sciences, Mathematics, Mental and Moral Philosophy, and Will give especial atten- tion to the ordinary English branches. ‘The scholastic year wili be divided into quarters of eleven weeks each, and at their close reports wiil be sent to parents. showing the progress of their children in study and deportment. ‘Terme payable at the close of each quarter, Tuition for English branches per quarter... . 96.25 Tuition for Languages extra........... 2.00 0 extra charge for the higher branches of Math- ematies. Our terms are moderate, being twenty-five dollars annually for English branches; aud thirty two in- cluding the entire course. ” ‘She discipline of the Schoo! will be snfficiently strict to secure attention to study and correctness of deportment, and special attention given to the morals of those who may be placed under the super- vision of the Principal. REFERENCES. We are pleased to refer those wishing to patronize the Institute, to the following gentlemen as refer ences: z Bishop B, Waugh, D. D., Baltimore. ev. B. F. Brooke, Rev. Wm. Hirst, Winchester, Hon. Howell Cobb, Washingto) Hon. Horatio Kieg, Ass’t Postmaster General. ev. Brown, Georgetown, Rev. J. soombs, do. John Dickson, an 23-tf & F street, Wa ALD MACLOED. ‘ow, formerly Head Master c croft College and Ashwood School, and Professor of Rhetoric and Belles Lettres inthe Coiumbia nstitute. ‘This School will be opened on the second Monday of September next, for the reception of a limited number of Boarding Pupiis and Day Scholars, who will be treated, inall ects, as members of the Principal's family. The design isto offer to young ladies trom a distance ail that ss included in the name of “Home,” and tu extend tothe Day Scholars the advantages of Home influence. ‘The Sessions will begin on the second Morday of September and first Monday of February, in each year. The vacations will extend through the mouths of July and August. Circulars containin; ny be ob- tained at the principal bookstores, and will be for- verses y mail, to any address, on appliontion. an &-t 7OUNG LADIES SEMINARY, _ Corner of Montzomery and Dunbarton sts., Grorcrtown, D.C. Mas.Gex. WHE R, Principat. The duties of this Institution wil! be resumed on Tuesday, September ist, when @ share of the public patronage is respectfully solicited, Septis RUtrTeNsou EB ACADEMY, Indiana avenue, near 3d street, ‘The next academic year will commence September st. 0.C. WIGHT, 8u 21-e0Sw Principal. OHN T. GIVEN & CO., WHoLesaLx anv RetalL DEALERS IN IAL AND WOOD, S. W. cor. of Cand lth sts..near Canal Bridse. Always on hand, (of prime quality,) a large stock once” and the various sizes and kinds of Fair dealing may be relied on inail cases. Orders solicited. au 2-e0lm COAL! COAL! vers are now prepared to furnish their customers, and all who may favor them with their orders for Conis of any size or kind they may want, of as good quality as comes to this market. Also, agood supply of WOOD, at No, 475 10th street, between BF and E streets, and Potomse tdga. Con! 2,240 Ibs. to the ton. au Il-Zaw6w J. 8. HARVEY & CO. UMBERLAND COAL. Orders will be received for cargoes, half cargo and quarter cargoes of the best quality CUM ra ND COAL. in lump, or the run of the mi e Very lowest cash prices. ie preJONAS P. LEVY, Wine, Liquor, and Grocery Store, au2-tf No. 564 12th street. corner of B street _ ume = idee ow discharging, tous Cumberland Coal, fi CASTLEMAN & BRO., iv 27 oornarfth and R ats.. opp. National ho Pianos, &c. CAR D—A CHANCE RARELY ET WITH BY THOSE WHO WISH A PIANO FORTE.—I have now instore pet the following great Ans ‘Two superb Pianos, four round corners, rosewood cases, seven octaves, used only afew moaths. | will sell themat $125 less than their price seven months sinc, A beautiful seven octave Rosewood Piano, iron frame, round corners, for 8200. fs The above Pianos are sold for no fault, but be- longed to famities who have removed to the west, and left them with ustobe sold. They are really and truly great bargains, We are prepared to give written guarantee with them, and will, at any fu- ture day, exchange, if parties are not satisfied. Also, a fine second-hand Piano of Hallet & Davis’ rong for $200, used but eighteen months, and cost Also, two second-hand Chickering’s for $175 each, at the Great Piauu \Warerooms of JOHN F. ELLIS, 19 906 Penn. ave.. bet. 9th and ioth streets. W G. ME’ ‘ROT T has now on hand a large * asnoriment of PIANOFORTES by oseskrans.Becun & Raveo,and Wim iller. Also, several second hand Pianos' which he will sell for cash, or on monthi payments. Pianos and Melodeons from $45 to ‘$150. One seo- ond-hand Melodeon a). — fortes fur reut. Tuning by Mr. Rebine. au. SOLD MEDAL PREMIUM G ss PIANO FORTES. WILLIAM KNABE, (Senior partwar in the late firm of Krase, Garnier & Co,, Continues the manuiacture and sale of grand and asi PIANO FORTES, under the name ry William Knabe & Co., at the old stand, os, 1, 3, 5.and 7 North Eutaw street op posite the Eutaw House, Baltimore. Hy have alao just opened anew Sales Roomat No 277 Baltimore street, between Charles and Light streets, on the premixes partly occupied by r Henry McCatfery AS & music store, where they will keep constantly on hand # large assortment of pla Gad hichiy-finished grand and gyuare Piano Fortes: also, Melodeons, fi the best makers, from 4 to 5- octave, some wilh double key-boards, double reeds, and stops to suit small charehes, Bewog extensively engaged in the manufacture o | Roper ah wal sell wholesale and retail, on the mos jiberal terms, Our Pianos were awarded the highest premiuin (gold medal) at the Fairs of the Maryland Tosritute two successive yeare—October, 1855, aud 1256—in op- position to fuurteer and eighteen pianos from some of the best makers from New York ‘on and Bal- timore. Wo were alsoxwarded the first premiumat the Industrial Exhibition held im Richmon rr inia, 1855 and 1856. ‘They have also been awarded fhe highest premium (silver medal) at the Metro- politau Meehanios’ Fair for 1857, ; 5 In addition to this we are in possession of testimo nials from the most distinguished professors and teurs in the country, which onn be seen at our en themselves and others of which our instruments are for five years, and is grant wiihinthe brat six ual if the instruments do ACADEMY OF MUSIC Wasnixcton, D.C. Corner of \th street and Pennsyiranta avenue, (over Farnham’s Book Store.) of this Institution will resume their ac d activity, regularity, and punctuality, on and after Tuesday next. Septembor ist, 1857. Classes 1, 2) aud 3, will, as heretofore, meet on Mondns and Thursday, at 2 o'clock p.m y » Tuesday and Friday, at 9 o'clock a.m Gentlemen's Classes, Tuesday and Friday even- ings, from 6 till 10 o'clock. wiamentary Classes for Beginners, Tuesday Thursday, from 2 till6o’clock. ‘Terns (these classes only) Five Dollars for 2 lexsons. The principles upon which this Institution are founded are precisely those of the Royal Acatemy London, and the Conservatoires of Paria and Milan. Public Weekly Lectures ven in which the pupils take ae : = Principal... . F. NICHOLLS CROUCH, ‘ne Composer. and wy, Hours of Business and Consultation at the Hall of the Academy daily, from 12 to 1 o’clock, or through tho post and music stores. au 29-tf HINA, GLASS, AND EARTHEN WARE. K.H. MILLER, SON & CO, IMPORTERS, RI. ALEX A, Va. Have received two instalments of their fall supplios from the English Potteries, and will continue to receive access: their stock till the business season ne +H, Miter, Son & Co. can assure their friends and customers that their stoek shall be of the most desirable description, and that their erices will com- pare favorably with those of any deniers in their line in any other market in the United Siates, HW. Miter, Son & Co. have prepared them- selves to offer to merchants every inducement to make their purchases in their line. WINDOW GLASS, .They have just received via Antwerp and New York, from the great manufactory of “Roux,” New Brusee!!s,1140 boxes French Window Glass of supe- rior quality and of different thickne which they have imported under such circumstances as to enable them to offer a superior articie at very moderaie prices ag2ite I CLOTHIN . 4ADIES AND GENTLEMEN having any to dispose of can reevive a fair cash price for the by sending or addressing H. MELA, No. 80 -ouisana avenue, between 9th and lth streets, west end Canite Market. dia we ade i UsLNEOSS BUSpEN on Saturday. ie le we. MPLA _iv ps PONT’S GUNPOWDER, tam all times Pied withall the various kinds of DU PONT’S GUNPOW DER, and am prepared to supply the lene id any quanUty to parties Wanting, on the most favorable terms. Agata Nang ncioded KING, ent for the District o! abi "No. wns h = ¥ igh street, may 12-tf (Intal.AStaten) Georgetown. D.C. NDOW GLASS.—s% boxes 10 by 15 French Window Giass, will be soldat one dollar and seventy-five per box for cash, in lots of 14 boxes. Also, # full supply of ‘3d qualities, 4 by F bh Gis advand ra Glass for hot houses, 10,8 by 12, 9 by 12, hte) a td by 12 cheap. ILLE it SON & CO. ie _Alexandna, Va. ______ ie? NPLEINE i. DRESS MAKING. M.W JAN, Orrosite CEs Manxrr, BONNETS, Offers Fall supplies of RIBBONS, FLOW TGMMINGS CLOAK U.DREN’S ORESE a) * EMBROIDERT LAC Dresses made in the latest Style: The ladies are respectfully invited to call amine the stock, (States) MoM" i. KLBIN & CO., (from. No, 991 Pa.av., between 45 1 Gth sts. Pteating. Flating.’ Crimpiny eg em Bleaching and Old Embroieries transferred to order, u 18-Im yATHEMATICAL ke. ke. nd ex- 802 2w_ rance,) 8 MAKERS, STRUMENTS. TAYLOR & MAURY’S stock of Surveying and other Lustrumenta includes a Jarge assortment of the very best manufacture in German Silver, sold pep rately or in 8, from 35.40 $150 at Liao, fine Brass Instruments, in cases, from 81 to ‘Taylor & Maury’s $5.50 i with lock and key, s Paresein os senerged wen — nm surveying. le, i ivory and Boxwood Scales, ch Ci % res Triangles, ny wrod, Was aad Nincer Rep , tractors; Ti f ‘ooket Rules, G 5 Pitearioaal compasses, te oa Glasses, Formic at nes Ry’s or sale TAYLOR & MAURY. west tore, hear th wireet, NO. 1,447. EDUCATIONAL. MSS H. MoCORMICK AND SISTER WILL resume the duties of their School on the Ist of September at their piace of residence on 4% street, No. 43, between Pennsylvaniaand Missouri avenues. au 3i-eost SELECT SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LaDIES. WO No. 451 12th street, near H, Washington, D.C. Miss M. Rippsxw for several yearsa teacher in the wn Femaie Seminary designs tpopence September 7th, in one of the buildings by the Rev. Dr. educational pur- poses, & Seleet School fora limited amber of pt a pils, who will be entirely under her own personal care instruction. 3 The course of stedy will embrace all the branches eral Fn Frenen ofa solid and lib: lish Education,together with the Latin and ages, . REFERENCES. Rev. J.C. Smith, D. D., Washington, ev. P. D. Gui 1. Day jo. do, ‘ do. beorgetown, di » Brown, A. Janvier, Reden, . Berry ee C. H. Laub, Sure U.S. A..do. Rey. W. J. Clark, late Principal Georgetown Fe- mule Seminary. Rev. J.N. forth. D. D., Alexandria, Va. Rev. J, W. Spottsword, D. D., Now Castle, Dela- ware. Chancellor 8, M. Harrington, Dover, Delaware, au Wtf GGEORGETOWN COLLEGE, Studies will be resumed in this Institution on Monday, the 7th of September next. B. A. MAGUIRE, Pres. B. WwW. P. au nm AST WASHING T« Cor, Va.are. and 5 INARY,. .east, Masonie Hall, Navy Yard. The duties of this School will be resumed Sept. Ist. The course of study embraces all the branches usuatly taught in the best sehoois of the country. For further information, terms. &¢., see circulars or apply to . W. P. Au 25-enSw* cet Gyhorse V Cl SICAL AND os EMATICAL ACADEMY. ‘The duties of this Institution will be resumed September 7th. iv 7-awtf P.A. BOWE ye UNION ACADEMY. ‘The regular duties wiil be resumed September Ist. Z. Richarps, Principal, A.G. WILKINSON, Asst., A.C. Ricnarps, Asst.. | A. Zapro’ od. Lan. pe F ag EAC 3 ADEMY. Mrs.Z. Rickarps, Prin.. 8 M.J.WiLcox,Ai A. Zappoxy. Mod. Lanz an 'S-eoln ME: BELL’S SEMINARY FOR YOUNG LADIE! Corners of L and lth streets, The next session of this Institution will commence on the Ist of September, 1457. Competent and efficient Professors will, as hereto- fore, be engaged in every department. Further particulars can be obtained c! applying at the Seminary. au 21-dt& eoSw BURR’S SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LA- . 9 H street, between 13th and l4th will re-open on MONDAY, Septem- iy 8-inw.Niw* 3H AND FRENCH COL- TE INSTITUTE, 38 Kow,mear corner Penn, 2ist street, Washington, D.C. Hrram Coksow, Principal, in charge of Englishand | Classioal Departinen! ON, Teacher of French, Spanish, and German, Drawing and Painting. Mi. ae Emicis Rois, Assistant Teach- erof French. The Duties of this Institute will be resumed on Monday, the 7th of September, 1057. The course of study embraces all the branches of a liberal English and French Education, In the English Department.which is under the im- me diate direction of the Principal. special attention 1s given to the Mathematies, English Grammar, Elocution.and the critical reading of classical authors im English Literature. ELocuTios is taught both asa scicnce and an art. The Prmmcipal having devoted a number of years to acareful study of the phulosopny of the vorce'and its physica! mechauism, 15 enabied to impart definite and intelligible instruction upon the subject. ‘The advantages atlorded for acquiring a practical knowledge of the French language are not surpassed by those of any other Institution in the Mme. Corson and her sister, M Parisians by birth, and their instruc’ zi intercourse with the pupil? are carrn d on exciusive- ly through the medium of French. There are also. connected with the Institution a larxe number of young ladies who speak the language with fivency. For Terms, References, Kc., se circulars, whieh can be obtained at the Book and Music Stores, and of the Principal. A ciass of little girls will be formed, who will re- ceive careful instruction in English Reading and Spelling, and the elements of French. rms, per session of 5 months. peas Freneh m RUCTION IND} WING AND PAINT- Mr. WM. MACLEOD announces that his Classes in Drawing and Painting will be med on Wednes~ ber Sth, at his new residence, 9 F nesr Days of attenaance Wednesdays and n. for the or the Cin: ng. On Tuesdays and Fridays he will attend hooisin this city. and on Mondays and Thursdays will bein Alexandra, His 3 (invariably pay- @ble in advance) are as {c For Drawing per quarter of 1l weeks two lessons per weel 6 For Oi! Painting do do 1500 For Drawing in private class limited to three 12 For O1! Pamting lo » For Oil Painting tol pupil lessons 1 hour each 30 St Fe 3- XULPEP MILITARY INSTITUTE an CuLprrer Court Hovs Ae The second session of this school will commence on the Ist day of September, 1857. A graduate of the University of Virgmia, adopting the mode of in- struction pursued in thet institution, will have charge of the i aren of Ancient and Modern Kuages ; while a graduate of the V. M. Institute, who has tad considerable experience in teaching, wili give instruction in Mathematics, Nataral Phi- lowophiy, Chemisty. J lower English branches. The course of studies will be as follows: Spelt ee — ‘a Spelling, jug, Writing, Arithmetic, Geogra- iy, Grammar, History, Algebre, Latin Grammar, jreek Grammar, a . Turrp Crass. . . Mathematics, English Grammar, Arithmetic, His- tory, Latin, Greek, French. Seconp Ciass. : Mathematics, Natural Pinlosophy, Chemistry, History, Latin, Greek, French, Spanish, First Crass. Mathematics, Natural and Moral Philosophy, Chemistry. Geology, English Literature, English 0 oo oo Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Infantry and Artillery facties, Geography, History, Latin, Greek, French, panish, 3) Student on entering will be subjected toa careful examination, and will then be assigned to that ciass to waich his proficiency entitles him ; and no one will be allowed to pass tom bigher class un- fess he gives evidence of a thorough knowledge of bjects contained in the preceding. cipline will be searily rigid, but the comfort and eonvenience ach member of the seheolwill be duly respected. ‘There will be daily military exercises, but care wil! be taken thal they de nut interfere with the Academe duties. Terms: Board, Tution, Washing, Fuel, Light months, Sle, Payments semi-anniaaily 0 For recommendations and further parts for ten vance. lars, see roulars. é CHARLES E, LIGHTFOOT, V.M.1., Superintendent aud Instractor in Mathematios and Natural Soienves. J. W. GILLESPIE, Uniyersity of Va., Instructor in Ancient and Modern Languages. Rerrrences. ‘We have the rd og of referring to the following: Faculty of Virgimia Miltary Institute. Gen, William H. Richardson, Richmond City, Maupin, University of Virgina, io do Pro hele le Vere, do Bae MeGutly do rof. Luctan Minor, Williamand Mary College, Rev. John Beradus, Charlottesville, Mr. John Hart, A. M do John Hunter, Baq., 1 8A county. hn Wi 1 FS pease penny ite, » Lex: ‘ton, Rev. Win. N. Pendieto: a James Barbour, Esq. Col. Win. B Tilualerte | . allach, Pag. oii Gan Gen. Cooks BG sy = City, do izeosof Culpeper. i hams COLUNBIAN COL! Wasuixeton, D. C, ‘The Annual Session of this Institution will com: mence on Wed: thirtieth (30th) of Sep: tember. S ned for entrance on the Monday and Tuesday previous. . The Preparstory Department of the Institution willo on Wednesday, the ninth (9th) of Septem- ber. Jt will be under the Fee gob bone of the College officers, and will be provided wath the best ivstruc- ‘For admission, or Le Farther information, apply to the President, at the a FRENTISS. Rosistrar: an 4-Sw kis ie i fenth streets. The exercises of this Institution will commence boa ona Jet. ‘Phe number of students 1s limited, enoh will receive particular attention. a0 2-im? SILAS MERCHANT. Prin. NTON ACADEMY, GE B Ge Grorcz Rewcter ROR ORT OWN: Th | heretofore conducted by Rev. T. Sri outta pscunt st tha Be OF ar. We Be Ciseel, Goonsetaes ae ane THE WEEKLY STAR. This excellent Family and News journal—oon. taining a greater variety of interesting readim: than can be found in any other—is published on Saturday morning. TERMS. wh vat the ~ oat smi" f iam tee arate News” ¢ TH ‘3 TAR cirou- late so geuerally FD. nfaniw dh, at IZ, Sizzle 16s (in Wrap; )oan be red paper. Price— E ED ve olan * ICE DE. Office and Depot—Southwest CE! ICE!! ICE undersigned I end inform his friends and the A 4 now ot to furnish ne through ¢! rome s~ f the best qi im any pe Washington ws and guarantees to give entire wlan oxrest ond - anus VORUO 5G street 4 Oe Pikipwett Co. 18th treet, JB, Moons, Dros: Sone Yo ween J0th and RGE SizTz, New York avenue, Nith streets; Roser. A Tre, evrner and . avenge; and with su! iber, No. Sire eg “ Georgetown, where loe can be had eta KIDWE, ISTRY. DR. STEPHEN BAILY, Orricg No. 198 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, SS Three doors Srom lath Street. leave to int the publicthat he at his office, a8 . BAILY a seen atal! ra, above, je feels eens a of fifteen — hee, Wr e ‘Ke nuruber «, vents, ar Variety of difficult cases that he haetrented success: fuily, will enable him to surmount an Or ame scientific or otherwise, reiating to the . Hie own exporience confirming the opinion of men t an th fession, and especially Dra. and Jac Ei army. has’ feel tien. oo epee. mercanal preparations for ae Peeth. Sli Eusinels, Gutta Percha, India Rubber, and ents for the construction of Continuc Teeth, and thst Porcelian, mounted on Gold Pinte, is the only reusable substance that can be worn in the mouth, as i Cre ot ae shown by the Inst jt onvention, ae ihonah 4 ‘Hatters himself from his long resi- dence | practice m Washington, be is favorabiy known to his numerous friends and patrons, he begs leave to refer them to the following TESTIMONIALS: From the late Rector of the ireh of Epiphany of this cit: Dr. Stupuen Barty: Dear dirt desire to express my esteem for you a and my éonhdence in ou 83 a supercor dentist. 6 Opel bor me have been highly satisfactory. 1 ons executed that you may receive the patrouage from mg friends and the public that your skill eo wey Sonerven. Washington, Aug.3, 1835." W. FRENCH. From one of the oldest firms in Baltimore, Messrs. Boggs, Cotman & Co. Having om loyed Dr. Stephen Baily, Der- tist, of Vashington city, to execute for me an im- portant and difficult piece of work, ich he did to my entire satisfaction, and im vi the fact that one of the most distinguished members of the Dental College of Baltimore, failed, »fterrepeated trials, to perform the same work satisfactorily, it gives me fens pleasure to express my entire ox and h timat, f his professions! skill. {imore, Jan. 12, 1667. HARMANN BOGGS, Extract froma note received from the late Hon. John M. Clayton. k: S. SENaTE, Aug, 19, 1856. Rhy ol om sunlia For sae word, ate ¥; poth- 4 . e * me or N89 TORN M. CLAYTON. To those that seek relief from the maisdies of the teeth, I can cheerfully recommend Dr. 8. Baily as a superior Dentist: he made a | of porcelian teeth for one of my familv,and piugged several teeth for myself, and the work beg oll rood wall fy ecm ten years. 7 . N, oof ‘he Va. Conf. of the M. E. Chureh South, Ae the undersigned, having had oceasion, to avait of ourselves of the professional ski!! . Baily, Surgeon Dentist of this city, or paving been cog. ant of his operations on our families or friends, take pieasore in expressing our admiration of his ertist:a skill, as well aso iformly salisfactory manner in Which he performs the most delicate and difficult operations in Dental Surgery,and werespeetfully re- commend him to the confidence patronage of the public, of which we consider him eminently worthy, Homas U. Watrer, Architeot U.S. ital. HoMas MiLLek, M.D.,of Washington, B c. g- S. Bourer, M. % ol eretoun. dD. ¥. 8. Liscots, M. 3 of Washington, D. C. Jos. H. Bravier, of Washington, P;! - Grorce Watton, E jovernat o Florida. Watter Lexox Mayor of Washington. Hexky Batpwiy, . Patent Office, te aeer 1@HT, Principal Rittenhouse Academy, R. VILLARD, DENTIST, LATE OF CHt- CaGo, would respectfully inform the cit- izens of istrict and vicinity, that is CES ing located himself in Washington, he ix now pr : te poi A ore 4G bis profes- sion, in the most approved style. s Othice No. 250, Penn. avenue, adjoining Gautier’s jan A yae IMPROVED SETS OF TEETH. M. LOOMIS, M, D., the inventor and pstentee of “Loomis? Mintral Plate Teeth,” having successfully introduced his improvement it < J Various cities, has now permanently estal- lished himself in Washington. This improvement for Sets of Teeth consists chief- ly in making 8 set of but one piece of maternal, and that indestructible mineral. No metal is used in their construction, and they sre therefore free frou vanic action and metalic taste. There are no joints to become filled with moisture or particles of food, hence they are and clean. They are lighter, stronger, less clumsy, far more durable, and natural in their pre. i will give a reward o One Thousand toany one who will produce a similar work of art to equal mine in purity, wee durability, artistic ex: or @ny other requisite ack ceapenetity ween work responsi! . eh a avenue, between Lith and 12th streets, Watches, J ewelry, &e. LOCKS! CLOCKS CLOCKS !! A good BRASS CLOCK for $1. Ihave ceived and opened all the new style Clo from $1 up to $25. The trade usual) at wholesale prices. Alsc terials, such as Cords, ye J. net re » Balls. Wires, Oils, &e., at the Clock and Watch Storeof ‘ROBINS site Browns’ hotel 8u 2!-2m ign Large Gilt Watch. GOED avs SILVER Wa x RY, AND FANCY ARTICIL. Ihave just received anether addition to » stock of Gold and Silver WATCHES, of the best makers in Europe. Alao, Gold Chains of every style and price, Jewelry in sets and sin dg presage —_ Fancy Articles, ets, Spoons, Castors. &c.. al ? a J. ROBINSON'S, opposite Browns’ j otel. PPS n Large Gilt Watch. N. B.—WATCH REPAIRING done in the best — skilful Watchmaker, and warranted. au 21-2 D. EICHLER N Silver - . ° ‘0.5m SEVENTH STR between Dand E streets, west side, PRAC- TICAL WATCHMAKER, keeps - on JEWELRY. WATCHES, JEWELRY, 3 ___AND'SILVER WARE. 1 have mag received « new supply of FINE WATCHES, GOLD CHAINS, and 8 large aesort ment of RICH JEWELRY. of every description whieh makes my stock at the present time one of the most complete in the city. T have just bnished (on the premises) a very | assortment of PURE SILVER Ae. E hmay befounda SOLIDSILVER TEA uperior to anything before exhibited im Weight of which is 125 ounces, oapxeity 9 juarte. Both citizens and strangers are invited to e'! ant examine. BR. O. HOOD, je SR Paave.. near Mh street NEW JEWELRY AND WATCHES. H. O. HOOD has just retarned from the has brought ona fine lot of Fashionalyi Cameo, Coral, Mosaic, Brilliants, and P! GOLDIJEWELE), Also, a good asnoctinent of tue GOLD an SILVER’ WATCHES, Very superior time keepers for Indies and genti * use. He has also on hand & great vanety of STAND ARD SILVERWARE of his own rank ted the best quality and will be soid v on. call and examine go0 A {the Larg ie Warrsn . Please u "3 CELEBRAT. D_ ENGLI CA B- A™™ BAGE § b. = Weare now preprred to fornieh Ault’ Parly York, Auit’s Early Large Yor “ Avis Beboes Hens, agi Premiut: tt Dutch, Dram Savoy, ‘ netenad CABBAGE = Also. Spinach, Kale. nee, Cauliflower, other kinds of GARDE seep a All the above are fresh, pure and genuine same superior quality as sold by us last and years. aud will give entire satisfaction to ti purohane a aie ‘or recomm ions we refer to eTSON W has used them, <4 =e For sale wholesale and retni! SAMI T & SON, SAML A monk Calvert and a Cy ye coe a 1. ers can be sent by mail or e Adan cheap, safe ok the Express, which affords a and q means of carriage. au is- SouCoL. ee — shenneet i we to r ’ Seb: u n ghe District is eR YLOH A MAURYS Booketssn. ge 3.St nee 9th &t CHOOL STATIONERY eaten. Conn Box Exercise Compont ton isi | tuition, We, on the lowest ferment TA LOR & MAURY 'S Bookstore ne F 8 ne AsNbsh PRICE aR ‘aa orig 4