Evening Star Newspaper, September 12, 1857, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR | ’ PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (SUNDAY EXCEPTED,) AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Corner of Pa. avenue aud Eleventh street, By W. D. WALLACH, and is served to subsoribers by carriersat SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Ageuts ; papers served in packages at 3734 cents per month. To mai! subscribers the subscription price is THREE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS S year in advance, TWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for lees than three months at the rate of 123 centsa week. IPSINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. THE MISER OF MARSEILLE. [concicpep.] The gossips who had aforetimes interested themselves so liberally in the affairs of Jacques and Madeline, once more twitted Madame Guyot, saying, it plainly was not love that her son such « miser in his habits; but she answered them more apeartd than ever, that Jacques would now look higher for a wife. So, first one great lady and then another was said to be the fair object for whom our hero cherished # secret passion, and whom he was trying to eqaal inwealth. But though Madame Guyot fostered the idea. sho. poor soul, knew better; for only a few days after the marriage of hia one , Jacques had id her i Lroke; to find out whether the little ae sel in which Madeline had borne the precious draught of water to his hedside. Years ago, were stil! in existence ““O, my son,” ssid Madame Guyot, “ since you did so love Madeline, why did you let her gv? She woatd not now be the wife of a stran- ger. if you had asked her for thyself.”’ ~ Better as it is. mother,”* replied Jacques, though his lip quivered while he spoke, and again begged his mother to procure what he had mentioned, a Ly cost. Madame Guyot's mission proved successful, though the mother of Madeline marvelled greatly at the request; and both the worthy taatrons agreed that the conduct of Jacques was ® problem beyond their power to solve. Eazer- ly was the little vessel seized by him, and afier bestowing many grateful thanks on his mother, he conveyed it to his own little room. Could the thing of clay have spoken, it might have told bow, when others slept, Jacques spent many an hour in sighs even tears. Ay, a dozen long for every drop of water it had once held, the strong man paid in tears a thousand fold. Years on, and the father and mother of Jacques from the earth. The youn; man had sang a miser, even during tint lifetime, but now, indeed, he merited the title. Ever craving fur money, he added to his store by the strictest parsimony. His clothes were patched by himself. again and again, till no traces of the original stuff romained. (eneral- ly his feet were bare, and even when he wore any Covering on them, it consisted of old shoes that had been cast away as worthless, and picked up by him in kis solitary wanderings through the town. His food was of the coarsest description, and taken snaply to sustain life. He no longer occupied the dwelling in which his early days had been spent; his present home was an old and roomy hcuse, built with a degree of strength which defied any attempt at entrance, unsauctioned by the will of its vec pant, at least without a degree of force being used, which must inevitably have led to dis- covery. Here. then. dwelt Jucqucs Guyot quite alone. But far worse than alone was he when absent from his house, tor the evil repute in which he was held was such, that as he walked. the little children ran shouting after bim: ‘ There goes Guyot. See the wretched miser. how thin heis! He grudges himself food to make himself fat. and clothes to cover his lean old body.’ Then the mischievous urchins would cast stones at Jacques, and load him with insults, unchecked by their parents. But even this was not the worst. One day he meta friend, or at least he had been so in youth, and whom he had not seen for many long years. For the moment, ——— forgot his rags and his isolation—it was so long since a kindly word had been bestowed on him, and oh! how he arned to win it. Eagerly he advanced, with indescribable gleam of joy lighting his uched features; but his former comrade shrank hack. holding up his hands, as if to forbid his hearer approach, saying. as he did so: * I will not hold eompunion with a thing like you. Did you not love thy money better than her who ought to be your wife? but you suffered a stran- ger to carry her awzy. and now the accursed thing is dearer to you than yourself, though You have neither child nor kin to whom to leave it. Away! touch me not!” Another trial came still later, and it was the hardest of all. A portly dame, elderly, bat still fresh and comely-looking, and with a fair daughter ty her side, passed leisurely along: the streets of Marseille. They seemed to be new arrivals; but the elder one was evidently no stranger, for she pointed out to her daugh- ter various changes which bad been made of late. Jaeque Guyet looked rigararr J at the girl, for her features brought vividly to his tuind those of the object of his one love-dream, and as he came near, he heard her mother call her Madeline. Another glance, and he recog- nized the elder female as ¢/¢ Madeline of his youth. Though so many years had gone over his bead, his pale fece was in a moment flushed. Again he forgot the curses and the stones daily showered around bim; the vision of the bright- eyed, with the little treasured pitcher in her hand, was before him, and be too was for an in- stant young; but tor bow brief an instant! Madeline, even in her distant home, had heard of the miser ttuyot, who heaped up wealth, though with none to share it, and denied even the sunallest sid to the miserable, though sur- rounded with gold. Even at that moment, too, ele heard the taunts of the passers-by; so, gathering her skirts closely around her, as though his very touch would poison, she swept by with such a lovk of scorn as rooted the misér to the spot, and brought back the sense oi his loneliness more terribly than ever. Though no inhabitant of Marscilic ever en- tered the miser’s dwelling during bis life, yet I am able to tell how he spent his time there. I know he never entered his silent, comfortless home without feeling that his heart would leap with joy hear a friendly voi-e, or if he might be permitted to clasp a child to his bosom. know that, in spite of insults, reproaches, and taunts, his heart teemed with loving-kindness to his feilow creatures, and often, when suffer- ing from them, he would even smile, and mur- mur: * It is because they know me not;forone day these curses will be turned into blessings.’? Ay, ani that. when seated on his hard beach, tu take the food needful to prolong bis life until the object should be accomplished, for which he had givea up all that could tend to its enjoy- wnent, he prayed for a blessing on his coarse tare, and I kuow, too, that after each more | biting | ates ie scorn from those around him, he | asked from the same Almighty source strength to * endare to the end.”” A very old man was Jacques Guyot when the end came, but he met it with joy and hope. for he then lived long enough to finish his self-im- posed task. Stretched upon his wretched pal- let, he smiled and talked to himself. ‘Ah, Jaeques,’’ said be, * they will never more call thee accursed. The last stone has been cast at thy worthless carcass. for worthless it may well be ealled, sinee even the worms will scarcely be able w banquet on the scanty covering of thy old bones. But oh, what joy to think the miser has not tived in vain' And thou, too,"’ said he, taking in hand Madeline's little |e “well hast thou performed thy part. Though but a thiag y. the sight of thee has reminded me each day and hour that, having given up her to whom thou didst once belong, no greater sacri- tice could be demanded from ine; and more than that, itever brought before me the memory of the one pressing waut which the resolution God has, in his goodness, given me strength to fulfil. I will indulge just one weakoess, aud, having taken wy last draught from thee, no other lip shall tewch thee.’ So saying, he drank the water it contained, and gathering all bis re- maining strength, shivered it to atoms. One boar alter, aud the miser lay dead. Only life- less clay, senseless as that shivered by his last act, now remained of Jacques Guyot. As son 8 he was missed from bia daily hauats, the oot eae of examining bis dwelling suggested itself to the towns-people, for there were many who would not touch him while liv- ing, who would gladly have acted as his execu- t Fancy, then, the erowd around the door: the forcible entrance; the curious ransacking r VOL. X. and contained these words: « i from my youth that the Heri supplied with water, which them only at observed rot Marssille are ill can be procured for be Rreat cost, I have cheerfully la- bored all my life to gain them this great bless- ing. and [ bequeath all I peewee to be spent in building Se cee for their use.’ _ Jacques told the truth. The curses turned into blessin, s, and his death made a city full of self-reproaching mourners. ya man has, won the name of hero by one gallant deed; but he who made*the conquest of a city by the con- tinued heroism of a long life, methinks deserves ar pepe Te nd thus I haye told you to whom the inhab- tants of Marseille owe their aqueduct. ——-2+e-_____ A CAPITAL STORY. Some years since, an eccentric old genius whem for convenience sake call him Barnes, was employed by a farmer living in a town some 3tX or seven miles westerly from the Penob- seot river, to digawell. The soil and substra- tum being mostly sand, old Barnes, after hav- ing progressed downward about forty feet, found one morning upon guing out early to work that the weil bad essentially eayed in and was fall nearly to the top. So baving that desire, which meu have, of knowing what will be said of them after they are dead, and no one yet astir, he concealed himself in a rank growth ot burdocks by the side of a fence near the mouth of a well, having first left his hat and frock upon the windlass. At length breakfast being ready, a boy was despatched to call him to his meal, when lo! and behold ! it was that Barnes was buried in en praee unconsciously dug by his own hands. Tho alarm being given, and the family assembled, it was decided first to eat breakfast and then t@ send for the coroner, the minister and his wife and chiidren. Such apa- thy not flatter Barnes’ self esteem a bit but hie waited patiently, determined to hear what was to be said and to see what waa to be seen. Presently all parties arrived and began pros- pecting the scene of the catastrophe, as people usually doin such cases. A‘ length they drew together to exchange opinions as as to what should be done. ‘The minister atonce gave it as his opinion that they had better leve up the well and let Barnes remain; for said he, * he is beyond the at, ates to sin, and in the day of judgment it will make no difference whether he is buried five feet under ground or fifty, for he is bound to come forth in either caso.’ The coroner likewise agreed that “ it would bea needless expense to his fumily or the town to disinter him when he was so eftoctually buried,” and therefore entirely coincided with the mints- ter. His wife thought that ashe had left his hat and frock, it would be hardly worth while todig him out for the rest of his clothes; and ao it was settled to let him remain. But poor old Barnes. who had no breakfast and was not at all pleased with the result of the inquest. laid quiet until the shades of evening stole over the landscape; then he quietly de- camped to parts unknown. After remaining rucoguito for ubout three years one morning he suddenly appeared—hatiess and frockless as he went—at the door of the farmer for whom he had ageed to dig the unfortunate well. To Bay that an avalanche of questions wore rained upon his mysterious reappearance &0., would convey but a feeble idea of tha excitement cre- ated. But the old man bore it all quietly, and at length informed thom that on finding himself buried he waited for them to dig him out, until his pier was exhausted, and set to work to dig himself out and only the day before had succeeded ' for, his ideas being confused by the pone of the earth at the time he was buried, e had dug very much at random and instead of coming directly te the surface he came out in the town of Holden, siz miles west of Penob- seat river! No further explanations were sought for by those who were so distressed and sorrowful over his supposed final resting place.—Bangor Jef- Sersonian. Ax Luposter Suoxep Ovr—The public have been pretty weil posted this season with seers to coe James McDonald, who has been traveling from city to city, imposing upon the liberality of the public by proclaiming celery corner that he was 112 years of age, a soldier throughout the war of T8312, and a confirmed cripple and invalid from the wounds he received in the battle on our northern frontier. He was in this city about two months ago; from here he went to New York, where his story was taken by the reporters, as the frame work for several sensation articles. The next we heard of him he had arrived in Boston, and there again his story was given to the public by the press, und, no doubt much sympathy was enlisted. While he was in New York we took occasion to say that he was an imposter; and the other eveu- ing he was compelled to own up. is travels had brought him around in this direction again, and two or three evenings since he came down from Troy in the same coach with officer Clinton. Of course he told the same old story to the passengers, and then pro- ceeded to puss round fis dilapidated tile, which appeal was about being responded to readily, when the officer threatened to arrest him if he did not cease his imposition, and under fear that this threat would be executed he admitted that he was but 67 years of age, and slunk back into one corner of the stage. Among other things that he told the passengers was, that he had lost a leg in battle, and that acork leg had been substituted. To satisfy them that this was false, the officer with a whalebone cano, struck the leg indicated as of cork, several smart taps, making him wince; until he was compelled to admit that it was a flesh and bone limb. He promised to pass directly through Albany.—Athany Argus. Suwweris New Execuaxp.—Kufus Choate, in one of his speeches, introduced the following unique picture of a New England summer, to illustrate the idea that irregularity ia not rain : “Take the New England climate in summer; you would think the world was coming to an end. Certain recent heresies on that subject may have had a natural origin there. Cold to-day; hot to morrow ; mereury at 80 deg. in the morn- ing, with wind at the southwest; aud in three hours more a sea turn, wind at east, a thick fog from the very bottom of the ocean, and a fall of 40 deg. of Fahrenheit ; now so dry as to kill all the beans in New Hampshire ; then floods carry- ing off the one of the Penobscot and Connec- ticat; snow in Portsmouth in July, and the next day a man and a yoke of oxen killed by lightnin, in Rhode Isiand. You would think the worl was twenty times coming toanend! ButI don't know how it is—we go along; the early and the latter rain falls, each in its season; seed time aud harvest do notfail; the sixty days of hot, corn weather are pretty sure to be measured out to us. The Indian summer, with its bland southwest and mitigated sunshine brings all up; and on the 2th of November, or therc- abouts, being Thursday. three millions of grate- ful people, in meeting houses, around the family board, give thanks fora year of Lealth, plenty und happineas.”’ A Goop Sua ‘he Boston Courier, alluding to the many serious accidents that supealy oceur from an unskilful use of guns, apks: “Cannot teaching be given to boys in the art of joading, carrying and handling guns, for money, as in fencing, or riding, or dancing? Might not some retired officer of the army of navy open a school to teach the use of firearms? and also charge himself with the duty of selecti good fowling pieces for his pupils? We thi there are many parents who would be retieved if there were such a place, or if suc’ teaching - Of character pf toe teac! ye$ vou! element in sucess of suéh iP school in unworthy hands might become a each room, till they at last stood beside all that remained of the objectof their bitter loathing. The authorities of the town, who led the way, took possession of a Praag autem Jacques ere he laid down to die aced in a conspic- wors position. It was his will, duly executed, pati 3 influence. We throw out these sug- Fs interest in the subject.’” London Sunday Times, of the22d ult abZuacdetist on the 10th the American horse Pri: oress was struek off from het engagement to ran for the Herefordshire stakes, Eben + ction, all the conveniences of water and lixhta, “Theloe tion ts in the principal business squ: and the rooms well adapted fur Dentist: ed and weil lighted miperied. fied y eae No, $22 Penn. avenue, between 9th and au 18-lm 10th entrance on D st. OR RENT.—The three-story BRICK HOUSE Situated on 'Sth street, opposite the new exten- sion of the Treasury peer and within a step of Peon,avenue and Willards’ Hotel. The house cul 0g poms ides store room vaults for fuel. The location is one of the best in the city fora professiona! gentleman or a business stand. Apel ‘on the premises, No. 474, au 17-t0et:* (ARM FOR SALE.—A prece of fine LAND on Pati ek SA ‘Montgomery county; Md- six miles from the heights of Georgetown, adjoming the nds of Messrs. Perry, Wood, Bestor, Nowla, Bohrer, and Hawkins. 1i2¢acces. A beautiful loon: tion; lally improved; new house; {3acres rich — a tom, and some fine_yellow-pine timber. It vided, if desired. Call-and see the premi- ses tho: ‘ho dewire to purchase. je4-tf YOR REN T.—A modern built HOt contam- ing 12 rooms, comfortably furnished, ina delight- faland sary location, fronting one of the public res- ervations, commanding an extensive view ef the city, the river, and Georzetown. It has gas through- out; water and bath-room. ‘Toa careful tenant the rent will be moderate. Inquire at 4041 street, sec- ond door from 1 treet. i WO FIRST CL. ISHED, FOR SAL near !7th.—These Hous wide, by 5 feet eens ment, and contain all t improvements. & eo. . JUST FID » situated on T street, are each 23 fect 6 inches three stories high, and base- he modern conveniences and Aliey in the rear. Apply to RIGGS: au 29 2w ECTIONERY FC BALE. nown and popular estabiiehment is now offered for Sale, thus presenting a rare opportu- nity fora Confectioner to enter mto a safe and profitable business. esion can be had Ist No- vember. The three-story Brick House, now occu- pied as nbove, is offered at private sale, or will be rented or laased aa may be desired. . For particulars inquire on the premises, No. 84 Bridge* street. Georgetown, D. C., or to WM. ppt eas 313 West Baltimore street, Baltimore. au 27-t! a SOR SALE.—A FARM of abont 100 acres, in Montgomery county, Md.,ten miles fforg Wash- ington, on the Colesville rond, improved with a Brick Dwelling, iog barn and stable, and a tine oroh- ard of choice fruit. A part is set with clover, and the whole well fenced. A bargain may be obtained ifearly applied for, or would exch for city prop- erty. H.N. DALE, M street, ity Post Office. an 25-Im* Kok SALE.—My RESIDE on the corner 0} New Jersey avenue and C street south, Capitol ful, fronting on the avenue Ifz feet 9 inches, and on street south 26 feet 11 inclee, and contaming nearly 54,96) square feet, : W. F. PHILLIPS may 8-tf : I The two comfortable and conv HOUSE i- , ou Payette street, ad- joining the Convent,are undergoing complete re- air, and will be for rent on the 4throf August. 1 Jousex are very desirable, particularly to pare! having children to educate. Apply to JOHN KIDWELE. High street, eolown, ited —————— EE OE ne Si A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.—For sale A FARM of 5:3 neres, in Culpeper Coun- vO Virginia, one mile from Mitchells Station onthe Jexandria and Orange Railroad. ‘The soil is natu- rally excellent, and may economically and easily be improved, so that it will produce as fine cropa aX 8 grown any whore in the United States ; 115 acres heavy timber, much of it suitable for ship timber, for which there are markets to be reached by means of the railroad ; also. a large quantity of cord wood that may be seld to the Rauroad Company at remu- nerative prices. ‘The buildings are all on a hill, and, with s:nall repairs, may be made comfortable for the residence of afamily The place is well watered, and embraces every desirable convenience. As one of the joint owners of this Farm now resides in the est, and is determined to sell it, it will be solda great hargain,oa very Scomnimodating terms. Persons disp to purchase may inquire for fur- ther particulars to W. D. WALLACH, editor of the Star, Washington City, who knows the prem- ises. jy 8-tf & UMBERLAND LUMP COA y, for sale low by bh. SHIELDS, 6 1h-St Corner of 9th and H streets, E. SHIELDS’S . COAL AND WOOD DEPOT, Corner of Ninth and H streets. ANTHRACITE COAL, RED, and WE ASI, for Stoves ant Grates, constantly arri For sale low from vessels. Cet! COAL! We are now prepared to furnish our customers and others who may favor us with their orders, with RED and WHITE ASH COAL, of either of the various sizes they may desire, of as good quality as comes to this nyirket. A discount of 25 cents per ton when delivered from the vostcle. a ra 2,240 pounds to the ton. Ixo on and, HICKORY, OAK, and PINE Wooo. WARDER & KILLMON, 8A 9-e06t Mintel 12th and Woon» AND COAL. We are now ready to supply all orders for WOOD and COAL that may be eutrusted to our care, and will guarantee satisfaction in the same. je Vessels arriving id pep Coal kept in tloored and roofed yards. Sosa Ibs. to the ton. i rompt personal attention given toevery order nate ‘. J. & W.M. GALT, N. W. corner 12th and C streets, No, se5-2w ‘One square south of Pa. av: OHN T. GIVEN & CO., WHoLssaLe aND Retail, DEALERS IN COAL AND WOOD, g S. W. cor. of C and 14th sts..near Canal Bridge. Always on hand, (of prime quality,) a large stock ef, 30D, and the various sizes and kinds of “Fair dealing may be relied on in all casos. Orders solicited. au 2-eolm Coat: COAL! COAL! cribers are now prepared to furnish their ind ali who may favor them with their; Souls of any size or kind they may want, of as good quality as comes to this market. Also, xg00d supply of WOOD, at No, 475 lth seem, between B and E streets, aud Potomac ri 2,240 Ibs. to the ton, iow we sia a S. HARVEY & CO. (QUMBERLAND COAL. , street. Orders will be received for cargoes, half cargoes, and quarter cargoes of the beat quality CUMBER: AND COAL, in lump, or the runof the mines, at Now discharging, 100 MAN & BRO., . opp. National hotel. {UMBERLAND C Cc toad Cumberland fv 27 earner 8th and H st Mutinery. DRESS MAKING. M. WILLIAN, Opposire Centae Market, BONNETS, Otters Fall supplics of cee RIBBONS. OWERS TRIMMINGS, CLOAKS,. CHILDREN’S DRESES, > ERIES, eee be CHS, ho, ke. mad: t test Styles. ‘The In ion are apectfully umvited 10 call and ex- amine the stock, States) se Dw NEW FALL GOODS. J am now receiving a very full and beautiful stook of Failand Winter Goods. Soaieoe wishina. to ia the srennesokae won rT rus wil early. The new fashion ate’ received and I am fully read. li trade. Fe ine aE YOUNG, Merohant Tailor, se 7-2w rowus’ Hotel Peun. avenue, “ s, Y.—We have this da: fegewed aaupplt of turner Brother's fiLACK” a ee : jee it to cure ‘ For sale wholesale or re! i" "SAKNY & SHINN, iy2 57 Green st.. Gaorgctown, Am E .. (from France,) "nade ste No. 391 Pa. av., bet ia sts, eating. Fluting. Cri! _ Dressea, Curtain Bleasing’ and OF Buubrouler trantetred 0 order, ces. ae Mink et ing WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1857. S EDUCATIONAL. tar. NO. 1,451. EDUCATIONAL. R Méssons. soli saias er branches of mat Fagecerns, Book-keeping, and Writing, resummed by Prof. J. FILL, at his residence, 485 10th street. A private Parlor for Ladies. 82 9-e03t™ SEuecr SCHOOL FOR BOYS, GEO. W. DORRANCE, Principals of. 7 Select School: formerly one of the the Central Academy, has opened a Is for Boys, on C street, betwoon 6th » No. 361. Number limited to twenty-five. ‘or terms inquire at the School Room. ses-solm _ G EORGETOWN COLLEGE. resumed in this Institution on September next. _B. A. MAGUIRE, Pres. ASHINGTON SEMINARY Cor, Va. ave. and 5th st.east, Masonic Hall, The duties of this Schoo! ‘will be resumed is 3 let. ‘The course, of stady. emiraces ail the branches usually taught in the best schools of the = For further information, terms, &c., see t eireu! are or apply FO. P. BATES, P. _ ft 5-e08w* : ies will be » the 7th of im MR.W 4 PALMER RespeMfety intimates to his pupils, friends, and the public Sore that the PIANO FORTE CLASSES will resume their duties On MONDAY, Sept Prospec! r 260 F street, near 13th, Terms as before—Five and Ten Dottars per quarter of 20 lessons. Mr, Palmer's Class Instruction for the Piano Forte having been demanded in Baltimore, the days of meeting in Wasinogton will be only on Moudesy, ‘Tyesday, Thursday, aud Friday. he Goorgetown Piano Forte Classes will com- Menee As sGon AS Arrangements can be made, to which end the residents of Georgetown are rexpcsct- full eet to communicate with Mr. Palmer forthwith. Arrangements have been made with the laczest ub) ing establishments in New York and Phuls- eiptsa for anabuandant supply of the best est music for the pupils. NOTICE TO THE GEORGETOWN PSANO CLASSES. Ir. W. Henny PauMer begs to acquaint lig Pu- pils in Georgetown that be has completed arcange- mounts to give his lossons as before, at the Georsetown Female Seminary, now conducted by M M. J. Uarrover. All persons desirous of bocoming pupils af Mr. er are requested to meet at the Seminary, at 10 o'clock, on Monday. Sept. 14th. e 7 ScHooL BOOKS AND STATIONERY. MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS, CHEAP PUB- LICATIONS, PERIODICALS, and NEW SPA- pexs, at the lowest cash: prices, at the NOR TH- [RN LIBERTIES CHEAP BOOKSTOB_E, 37 Seventh street, above the Northern Market, aug 2 1m* YouNs LADIES SEMINARY, Corner of Montzomeru and Dunbarton sts., Grorsetows, D.C. Mas.Gexn, WHEELER, Principat. ‘The duties of this Institution will be resu med on Tuesday, September tst, when a shareof the public patronage in respectfuily solicited. au l4-eotSepti5 Pianos, &c. CAR D— CHANCK RARELY MET Wit « WHO WISH APIA now instore. the followm Tw four round corners, rose’ used only afew “mont less than their price 5 mat SL months since, A beautiful seven octave frame, round corners, for $2, The above Piano: e sold for no fatitt, but be- 8 ho have removed to the west, and ieft them with us tobe scld. They are really and truly great bargains. We are preps_red to give a written guarantee with them,and wili,at any fu- ture day, exchange, if parties are not satisfied. Also, 4 fine second-hand Piano of Hallet & Davis’ mares for $200, used but eighteen months, and cost Also, two second-hand Chickering’s for $175 each, at the Great Piano Warerooms of Rosewood Piano, tron JOHN F. ELLIS, ani9 36 Penn. ave., bet. 9th and LOth streets. V G. METZEROTT has now hand & large + assortment of PIANOFORT A Roseukranz, Bacon & Ravenand V i a Her, Also, eal second hand Pianos’ which he I'for cash, or on monthly payments, Pianos and Melodeuns from $43 to $15." One seo: ond-hand Melodeon for $2). _ Ficauofortes for rent. Tuning by Mr. Rebine. au SOLD MEDAL PREMIUM PIANO FORTES. WILLIAM KNABE. (Senior partner in the late farm of Kyabs, Gaguis & Co., Continues ae panepetare and sale of grand and square PIANO FORTES, underthe name of William Rube & Co. at the old’ stand, BREA Nos. 1, 3, 5 and 7 North Eutaw street op- posite the Kutaw House, Baltimore. They have aleo just oponed a ney les Room at No 27 Baitimore street, between C. s aud Light streets, an the premises partly occupied by ‘Kir Henry McCaffery fs & music store, where they will keep constantly on hand a large é.ssortment fen and highly-finished grand and square Piano Fortes- also, Melodeons, from the best makers, from 4 to 5- octave, some with double key -boards, double reeds, stops to suit small churches, Beng extensively oneaned Inthe manufacture o 01 fiance, we will sell wholesale and retail, onthe mos erms, Our Pia were awarded the highest premium (gold medal) at the Fairs of the Maryland Institute two successive years—October, 1855, and 1856—in op- position to fourteen and eighteen pianos {rom some of the best makers from New York, Boston and Bal- timore. We were also awarded the first premiumat the Industrial Exhibition held in Richmond, Vir- inia, 1845 and 1356. Thoy have alxo heen awarded fie Nigheut Premium (silver medal) at the Metro- politan Mechanics’ Fair for 1857. In addition to tins we are in possession of testimo. nials from the most distinguished professors aud amateurs in the country, which cau be Seen at our warerooms, sperking for themselves and others of the high appreciation in which our instruments are every where held, All instrament are guaranteed for five years, and a privilege of ex: pin sronted within & @ first six months from the day of sale if the instraments do not «ive entire satisfaction. Wholesale dealers will find it to their advantage to give us 8 call before purchasing. ianos exchanged, hired, avd tuned. mar 16-ly WM. KNABE & CO. R. DONALDMACLEOD'S N epectfully miormed that all the School Books used in the Educational Institute recently estab- lished by Mr. Macleod can be had, on the lowest t torts SL) VLOR & MAURY’S Bookstore. PUPILS are re- —sellt____ near Sth street. _ (jEEAT INDUCEMENTS OFFERED FOR H. SEMKEN, Jewenzr, offers at xreatly reduced prices, FoR Ca‘ : lowin; Gold Hunting English Gold Hunting Detach do., full ioweled, from $35 old Hunting Detach do., full ieweled, from $35 up. Gold Ladies” Watches, full jeweled, in variety, ‘ahi up. All vatches are guaranteed for 12 months. Gold Guard, Fob and Vest Chains, at wholesale rices; all kinds of Fine Jewelry, suchns Bracelets, ins, Rar Rings, Rings, Shirt Buttons, Seals, Lock. ets, Pencils, eto., embracing Diamond, Pearl, Coral panies, ete., st astonishing low pri ver Ware—Spoons, Fork: fancy Silver Ware—lower than eve: 2 Silver. plated Ware—such as Spoons, Forks, Cas tors. Cake and Card Haskets, Butter Coolers, ete., willbe sold ut manufacturers prices. iL" Oar main object in offering such indacoments is: foreduce our present large stuck for ready cash, contemplating some alteration in our busi- mess, " . Persons in want of anything in our Ime are invited to call; ail take pleasure in convincing them that sucn opportunities of purchasing fine goods at such reductions are seldom otiered. All ft ds war- ranted as represented. H. SEMKEN, aug 15- $30 Pennsylvania avenue. |, the fol- articles: atent Levers, full jeweled, G A CARD. ARUBB & LOSANO have the pleasure to an- nounoe to their friends and the publio, that. they have just received fresh from the im- BLOTHS.CASSIMER ES, VESTINGS ot LOTHS.C : - # ailvarietion,and GEN TS FURNISHINGS Ee allofthe latest and most approved styles, which will be disposed of at prices that oannot fail to Pall ccdora intrusted to us promptly and faithfully z ‘GRUBB & LOSANO, Merchant Tailors, ge 3-lin 493 8th street. near Penn avenue, Po. a a ain Panne Bh JL’3 CELEBKATED ENGLISH CAB- Sane 6 furnish Au' MB vary Vor. "Auit’s arly “Large York Ault’s Bullocks Heart, Ault’s Premiw Flat Dutch, Drumhe: Savoy, all other va Patent ed aes Cauliflower, and all of! Ends of GARDEN SELDS. ad All the above fre fr ls pore and genuine; the same superior quality as sol us last and former years. and will tire satisfaction tu those who purchase from us. Hn par " = Ramamniad we refer to any person who Por sale wholesale and rotail Fenian SAM ‘AULT & SON, Water sts., Baltimore, Md. Jers can be sent by mail or by the Adams 2 hich ale '. ~and Expronny wo fords & cheap, ante. and_quick Behe eypey Ae (oa air a cryin z ohagein iotiag ct pee Ci Bhatia ta le are tad fre ere cmew a (Successor to Dr. EORGETOWN CLASSIC4 G EMATICAL ACADE. * The duties of this Institution will be resumed September 7th. iv 7-2awif pase UNION ACADEMY. ‘The regular duties will be r ed S Z. Ricuarns, Principal, A. G. WILKINSON, A A. Zarroxe. Mod. L FEMALE ACAD! » Prin. Miss M.J.We 1 OK. m ARY FOR YOUNG 0th streets, ‘The next seasion of this Institution will commence on the ist of September, 1857. x Competent aud efhoient Professors will, as hereto- fore, be engaged in every depariment. Further particulars can be obtained uy apelyice at the Sem: an 2i-dt& eoSw MAS BURR’S SCHOOL FOR YOUNG La- DIES.—No. 391 H street, between 13th and 14th ae west, will re-open on MONDAY, Se) per 2st. FEsal Corner of 1 AND F INSTITUT: “s Row, sear corner Penn, avenue and 21st street, Washington, D.C, Hiram Corson, Principal, in charge of English and Class:eai Departments. - Rottin Corson, Teacher of French, German, Drawing Painting. pg Ewirig Roiin, Assistant Teach- Mn. ‘The Duties of this Institute will be resumed on Monday, the 7th of September, 1857. ‘The course of stud) embraces all the branches of a liberal English and French Education. mm In the English Department.which is under the im- me ‘liate direction of the Principal, special attention is given to the Mathematics, English Grammar, Elocution,and the critical reading of classical authors in English Literature. ELoccrion is taught both asa science and an art. The Principal haying devoted a number of years to acarcful study of the philosophy of the voiee'and its physical mechanism, is enabled to impart definite and mielligah ruction upon the subject. ‘The ad ces afforded for acqniring a practical knowledge of the French language are not surpassed by those Any other Institution in the country. ’me. Corson and her sister, M’lle. Rollin, are Parisians by Lirth, and their instructions and general imtercourse with the pupi!§ are carried on exciusive- ly through the medium of French. There are also ow do with the Institution a large number of young ladies who speak the language with fluency. For Terma, References. &c., see circulars, which enn be obtained at the Book and Music Stores, and of the Principal. A ciass of little girls will be formed, who will re- orive careful instruction in ih ing and Spelling, and the elements of French. Terms, per session of 5 mouths, Without Freueh au 2-im SEES FAMILY SCHOOL FOR Y » LADIES, ENGLISH AND FRENCH, if No. #9 F street, Washington, D.C. Principal. DONALD MACLOED. A. M., Univer- sity of Glasgow, formerly Head Master of Ravens- eroft College and Ashwood School, and Professor of Rhetoric and Belles Lettres inthe Columbia Institute. ‘This Schoo! will be opened on the second Monday of September next. for the reception of a limited number of Boarding Pup! ¥ Scholars, who will be treated, inal! respects, as members of the Principal’s family. The design is to offer to young ladies from a distance all that is included inthe name of “Home,” and to extend tothe Day Scholars the advantages of Home intiuence. ‘The Sessions will be; Sepiember and first Me year. The vacations will extend through the mouths of July and August. ; Circulars containing full information may be ob- tained at the principal, bookstores, and will be for- warded by mail, to any address, on application. au 8-tf a mana CuLrere MILITARY INSTITUTE, JZ. Near CuLperer Covet Hovse, Va. ‘The second session of this school will commence on the Ist day of Septemb 857. A graduate of the University of Virgmia. ting the mode of in- struction pursued in stitution, will have charge of the departments of Ancient and Médern Languages ; while a graduate of the V who has had considerah!e experience will give in ion in Mathemat losophy, C ry, und lower ‘The course o. ies will beas follows: PREPARATORY CLass. Spelling, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Geogra- phy, Grammar, Mistory, Algebra, Latin Grammar, Greek Gramu M. Institute, Turep Crass. : Mathematics, English Graminar, Arithmetic, His- tory, Latin, Greek, French. Seconp CLass. Natural Mathematics, Philosophy. Chemistry, History, Latin, G Spanish. t af My rt ‘Tactics, Geography, History, Latin, Greek, French, Spanish, Every Student on entering will be subjected toa careful examination, and will then be assigued to that class to wrich his proficiency entitles him; and no one will be allowed to pass a higher clase un- less he ves evidence of a thorough knowledge of the subjects contained in the preceding, ‘The discipline will be necessarily rigid, but the comfort and convenience of each member of the sehool will be duly respected. ‘There will be daily military exercises, but care will be taken that they do not interfere with the Academic duties, Terms: Board, ‘Tution. Washing, Fuel, Lights, for ten months, $180, {’nyments semi-annually in advance. wa recommendations and further particulars, see circulars, CHARLES E. LIGHTFOOT, V.M.L, Suporintendent and Instructor in Mathematios and Natural Sciences, J. W. GILLESPIE, University of Va., Instructor in Ancient and Modern Languages. REFERENCES. We have the | ket ag of referring to the following: Faculty of Virginia Military Institute. Gen, William Hl. Richardson, Richmond City. Prof. Maupin, University of Vi Prof, Harrison, ildersleeve, chele le Vere, Yrocinn Minor, Willismand Mary Coll zucian Minor, Williamand 3 ‘college. Join Beradus’ Charlottesville. > phn Hart, A. AL, do E a Louisa county. ITginia, f. John Hunte Col. John V ik, Orange county. Rev. Wm. site, D. D., Lexingtom. Re Pendletor do Barbour, Eeq., € Wii. B. Taliaferro W .D. Wailach, E Gen, Geo, Cooke, ( er. sa.» Washington City, lo A. Beil, Esq. do Maj. Henry 8. A., New York, R.%. Voss, E ppk. county, Capt. James do The Citizens of Culpeper. . = 5-eotf_ [ae COLUNBIAN COLI SGk, $ .Wasurneton, D.C. ‘The Annual Session of this Institution will com. meuce on Wednesda: rtieth (30th) of Sep. tember. S$ m1 for entrance on the Monday and Tuesday previous. : The Preparatory Department of the Institution willopen on Wednesday, the ninth (9th) of Septem- ber. It will be under the fe elingre of the College eote and will be provided withthe best instruc- jon. For admission, or pe Serther information, apply to 8. the President, at the C au 24 a RENTISS, Registrar. AL ACADEMY Corner of & and ‘Tenth streets. The exercises of this Institution will commence September Ist. The number of students is limited, and each will receive partiguiar attention. _Au 2)-Im* LAS MERCHANT. Prin, CEUINTON ACADEMY. GEORGETOWN, 4, @Q@EORGE ARNOLD, M. A., Principal. This School heretofore conducted by Rev. T. W. Simpson will be re-opened on Monday, September be porcured at the Drug Store the 7th. Cirenlars ua: of Mr. R.S. ‘7. Cissel. Georgetown. xu 14-Im* ACADEMY OF MUSIC, ASHINGTON, Corner of lith street and Pennsyivca: (over Farnkam’s Book Sto The duties of this Institution will resume their pe T wer lg rete] => and a next, September 1s . wis 2, and 3. ‘littan heretofore, mest”on Mose y a) a radny "olock p.m. rnior Clagwes, Tussiay and Friday,-at 9 o'elock Gen Jomen's, Classes, Tussday and Priday even- 8 ementary lasne for Beginners, and rads mgueorclnck. Tecnn iene foal anoich Ay tomer jemlaatitation ora "the ‘of Paris and isn. Pa those servatoires: Fublio eekly Lectures are given in which poprincipal..-.<F. NICHOLLS gRovcR, Hours of Business and Conenttation at the ps “f —— ily, from 12 to 1 meet the post 4 sores. 3 THE WEEKLY STAR. This oxceliont Family and News journal—oon. taining a greater variety of interesting rending than can be found in any other—~is published on Saturday By subsoritn: Clubs raised neig! whom renga inane sett porecived, 20 per cent. of reacy Stan will omy inat feruade Tae'Evanine Stas ae mig Sine ly throughout the country ha ee ingle copies (in wrappers) can be at Ler, ‘pice ¥RRER CEST” sme ore paper. ‘Who. a. commission of 3) cent. es Seema will be allowed Dentistry, &c. Y, STEPHEN BAILY, Ss OTN'Tyrce doors from lath Streets ik. BAILY leave to inform the public: he a be seen rant boure. his office, located as, He feels assured that an experience of fifteen yas practice, with the Isrge number of patients, «reat vanety of difieult onses that he has treated fully, will enable him to surmount any 4, only scientific or otherwise, Seq to tne Tort — own ex rence ra att eminent in the fo eapocially Dra. Barre as — E. Parmiy . ana hes bin. hos are: a = card sii merour reparations for fi lia 60 all Enamels: Gurte Beroba, india Rubber, and Ce- ments ibe construction of Cont Teeth, and that Poroelian, mounted on Gold F 1s the only reliable substance that can be worn in mouth, ax Was most conclusively sucwn by the last my 4 Convention, pra. 18 leave to refer jatters himself from his ce in Wasxhingte merous friends w he "a ino oH ‘hem to the following —— TESTIMONIALS: From the late Reotor of the Church of Epiphany of ye Dr. SteruEn Barty: Deur sir—l desireto express my esteem for you pesoeay ant ™my conhdenoe in ou as 3 superior dentist. The operations executed for mo have been highly satisfactory. 1 — that you may receive the patronage from my fri and the public that your skill so well deserves. You: . Washington, Aug, %, 1850. J. W. FRENCR, From one of the oldest firms in Faltimore, Messrs, Bogs, Cotman & Co. Having employed Dr. Stophien Baily, Surgeon Den- tist, of Washington city, to execute for me an im- portant and difficult piece of work, which he did to My entire satisfaction, and im view of the fact that one of the most distingnished members of the Dental College of Baltimore, fried, after repeated trials, to perform the sume work satisfactorily, is pee me reat pleasure to express tny entire Eten estimation of hi professional kil tumore, Jan. 12, 1857. HARMANN BOGGS, Extract froma note received from the late Hon. John M. Clayton. U.S. Szxare, Aug. 19, 1856. i could be bettors Very gravetil —— = * "er SOHN M: CLAYTON. To those that seek relief from the maladies of the teeth, | can cheerfully recommend Dr. asa superior Dentist; he made & set of porcelinn teeth for one of my family, and plugged several teeth for myself, and the work es stood rT for than years. a N, ‘ Fd = Conf, of tne M. EK. Church South. ii 19, ye, the undersigned, having had occasion to avail ourselves of the professional skill of Dr. 8. Baily, Surgeon Dentist of this city, or paving been cogmz- ant of his operations on our fami or friends, take ensure in expressing our admiration of his artiste ill, as well as of the uniformly satisfactory manner in which he performs the most delicate and diffioult Operations in Dental Surgery,and we wespeatally re- commend him to the confidence and patranage of the public, of which we consider him emiment!: UW A U.S. a » ’. WaL ‘ehitect U.S. Capn ag Bic: < M. D. of . & DRGE Warr VaLTER LENOX, wry Batpwin, U.S. Office, een, Principal Rittenhouse Academy. J)&. VILLARD, DENTIST, LATE OF CHI- CaGo, would respectfully inform the cit- izens of the District and vicinity, that ha’ ing located himself in Washington, he now prepared to perform all operations in Sion, in the most approved style. Office, No. 250, Penn. avenue, jan Diy i _ __ 7_—== IMPROVED SETS OF TEETH. M. LOOMIS, M, D., the inventor and prtentee of “Loomis Mintrai Plate Teeth,” having successfully introduced his improvement ‘ious cities, has now permanently estab- Iighed hinnself in Washington, This improvement for Sets of Teeth consists chief- ly in making & set of but one piece of material, and that Indestructinie mineral. No metal is used in their construction, and they are therefore free from galvanic action and metalic taste. There are no joints to become filled with moisture or particles of food, heneo they are pure and clean. They are lighter, stronger, less clumsy, far more durabie, and natural in their nppearance. 1 will give a reward o né ‘Thousand Dollars toany one who wil! produce a similar work of art to — mune in purity, beauty, —, Brtistic excellence or any other Fequisite quality. All work responsibly warranted. 206 Peuna. avon , between lith and 12th streets, Watches, Jewelry, &c. Ceocns: CLOCKS! CLOCKS A good BRASS C for @1. Taye jr ceived and opened a the new style Clocks from $1 up to The trade supplied (ar uson!) at wholesale prices. Also, Clock Ma tenis, such as Cords, Keys, Balls. Hands Wires, Oils, &c., at the Clock xnd Watch Store of J. ROBINSON. 48, opposite Browns’ hotel, au 2!-2m ign Large Gilt Wateh, GOER AND SILVER WATCHE Jt WEL- W “RY, AND FANCY ARTICLES. Thava jnst received annther addition to iy laree stock of Gold and Silver WATCHES, of the best makers in Europe. Also, Gold Chains of every style and price, Jewelry in sets nnd sir gle ee ra F —e Aeen lated Baskets, Spoons. Castors. &c..n! : Peet ROBINSON'S, S49, opposite Browns’ hotel. Siga Large Gilt Watch. N. B.—WATCH REPAIRING done in the best manner by a skilful Watchmaker, aud warranted. au n D. EICHLER, WwW. No.5 SEVENTH STF EET, een Dand E streets, west side, PRAC- TICAL WATCHMAKER, keeps constantly e hand # Seo aeortment of WATCHES an Stiver- an R WARE. 1 have of FINE WATCHES, GO} rge Assort- r AINS, anda ment of RICH JEWELRY. of every deseripts which makes my stock at the present time one ot the most complete | the oy. . ‘ '@ just foiwhed (on t nes) & Very laree assortment of PURI: SILVER AWARE, wine which may be found a SOLIDSILVER TEA KET- TLE superior to anything before exhibited in this he weight of which is 125 ounces, capacity 9 juarte. “Both citizens and strangers are invited to on!! and examine, H. O. BROOD, je 23- S38 Pa.ave.. near 9th atrest EW JEWELRY AND WATCHES. H. O. HOOD bas just returned from the North, and has brought ona fine lot of Fasinonable Cameo, Corl, Mosaic, ts, and Pian GOLDJIEWELRY. Also, a good assortment of fine GOLD and SILVER WATCHES, some very superior time keepers for laches and gentlemens use. He has siso on hand a great vanety of STAN D- ARD SILVERWARE of his own make, warcan- ted the best q y and will be sold very low. Pleas: call and exam eoods and prices at No. 32 Penn, Av., aenof the Large Spread by 5 iv? ICE. L ICE DEALER, * rnd A Depot—Southwest corner of F and 12th. Streets. Washington. epi HINA, GLASS, AND EARTHEN WARE. K.H. MILLER, SON & CO., IMPORTERS, ALexanpria, Va Have received two instalments of the: ‘fall supplies from the Eng’ Potters and wit oontinue to receive accessions their stock til! the business senson sets . H. Miter, Sox & Co. can assure their frends and customers that their stock shall be of the most desirable description, and that they prices will com- pare favorably with those of any d™flers in their ine w any other market iu the United States, R.H. Mittex, Son & Co. have pe them- selves A offer to Sophy had inducement ta e their purchases in ther 5 —_ purAVINDOW GLASS. eity: PB A vere received vin An and sal from great manu max,’ Brussolle, 1ld0 boxes French Window Glasnal sane, rior quality and of different teleeeeee which have imported under such circumstances as to enable them to offer & superior article at very prices. weemestiniessun's< ee toe 3000 CELTS APSHA ON u 3s and Counter Slabs at N York priees, 20 - Below former prices. Sekines iMaieeos: Plowberes call granling orders t the Marble — a ie x area Si co au 2-im * (int& 81 Ah : SPECIAL NOTICE TO SPORTSNEN. KNIVES, SCISSORS, McLAUGHLIN'S, Pulkaw ee ne7