Evening Star Newspaper, September 16, 1857, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR i PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (SUNDAY EXCEPTED,) AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Gorner of Pa. avenue and Eleventh street, By W. D. WALLACH, aad is served to subscribers by carriersat SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Agents ; papers served in packages at 3734 cents per month. To mail subscribers the subscription price as THREE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS & year in advance, TWO DOLLARS for six moaths, and ONE DOLLAR for three months ; for leas than three months at the rate of 123¢ centsa ‘week. I SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. THE FASIIIONS. [Correspondence of N. ¥ . Journal of Commerce.] Parts, August 24th, 1857. The past fortnight has been one of great ac- tivity and busy Preparation among all classes in Paria. The inauguration of the splendid Palace of the Louvre—the completion of which will furnish a brilliant page in the history of the Emperor Napoleon III —the festivities with which the tete of the Emperor was cele- brated, both at the Tuileries and in the streets of the capital, have furnished to milliners and mantus-makers a pressure of work almost the busy times of the New Year and the Carnival. _ At the ceremony of the inauguration we no- ticed beautiful white robes, from the establish- ment of Fauvet, 4 Rue du Menars, composed of white muslin and lace. The cor- _ Sages are low, and are covered with a ficbu of rich lace, having puftings of muslin, through which are run ribbons. The skirts are covered with lace and muslin flounces, sewed on alter- nately. White muslin, either embroidered or covered with lace trimmings, has been the most fashionable style of wilet during the summer, and will continue to be worn for dinner and evening costume this autumn and winter. The white muslin is frequently decorated with vel- vet ribbon of a duke color, or black, and is al- ways accompanied by a fichu composed of mur- lin and lace, trimmed to match the dress. The white moire antique, covered with large de- tached boquets of bright colored flowers, will be a favorite dress fur the cooler weather ; the skirt is plain, very full and long, forming a short train behind, and trimmed up the sides with raches of white silk ribbon; the corsage may be either high necked. with basques and trimmed with ruches, or plain, low a potxtand covered by a rich lace Marie Antoinette fichu. Long, plain jackets, of the same tissue as the robe, forms a favorite street attire; the skirts of the jacket reach below the knee. We are told that the plain jacket and the burnous will be the out-door garments most in vogue for the coming season. ‘The burnouse will be composed of plain velvet or of moire antique. he Pamela, the Lorraine aud the Patent bonnets, as made by Madame Alphonsine, 12 Rue du Helder, are all bocoming coiffures. The Pamela is a mixture of hair and straw, for the satumn of a dark color, brown or grey. A blue ribbon reaches from tho edge of the front to the curtain ; this ribbon supports loops and ends of blue ribbon, arranged so as to form a Greck knot. At the edge of the front there is @ black lace ; a bow of blue ribbon inside. On the Lorraine bonnet, the trimming consists of black velvet mixed with a bunch of wheat ears in stiaw. On grey autumn straws a ribbon of the same color ends in two bows, one at the edge of the front, the other at the fall of the curtain. Inside, on one side only, is a cherry, pink or blue bow, according to the taste of the wearer. A narrow black lace decorates the edges of the bonnet and the curtain. For the month of September and October, straw bonnets will be trimmed with black velvet resillez, and Autumpal fruits and flowers. Vine foliage is often placed as a coronet on the front, and the ends hanging over the curtain. The white silk ribbon is str: and checked with black. A rose, and a blonde ruche forms ‘he cap. Very pretty caps are fashioned of the new styie of guipure, and trimmed with small jet buttons; a bow of ribbon is _— on the top of the head, and on each side a tuft of ribbon. Dress caps may be made of white blonde and black lace ; three short ends of black lace fall back on the bead; on each side there is a tuft of ribbon loops. Morning caps are com of insertions of Valenciennes and embroidered insertion ; there is a fanchon on the front; the strings and trimmings are of embroidered mus- jin bordered with Valenciennes. Dress caps are also worn of crape and blonde; the front bas fluted rows of crape and blonde ruches; a round of blonde form the crown, and on each eide there is a large bow of crape trimmed with blonde. The autumn handkerchiefs, now displayed in the magnificent establishment of Chaperon, Rue de Is Paix, are covered with richly embroidered vime leaves and grapes and the late flowers. The morning handkerchiefs are generally em- broidered in very small patterns, or in festoons of ovlored cotton. Coral continues to be the favorite ornament for both half-dress and full wilette. The pa- tures of coral of a pink hue, arranged by Sar- razin, 19 Boulevard Si. Denis, are beautiful specimens of French taste. The favorite styles are those of arahesque desigus, and oriental patteras. A bouquet of coral forms a beauti- ful ornament on tue corsage of a white muslin robe ; when there ure two skirt’, the tunic is Jooped up with a coral ornament. ——_____»-e-— -—— MISFORTUNES OF AN IMPORTER. The New York Evening Post furnishes the Tollowing as the personal experience of au im- porting merchaut of that city, during the last days of August, which will be appreciated by many men in business, and even its perusal cannot fail to suggest prudence and economy. itis adaily history in all kinds of monetary stringency - August Isth, ’°57.—Refused discount at bank. Couldn't raise money to pay duties, and obliged to warehouse a valuable importation of goods. Cashier says come again next offering day. 2ist—Went and found matters ten times worse. Saw the President. who tuld me I de- served to be pinched for importing so heavily, and that I needn’t come there again for six weeks. Couldn't discount a dollar. Concluded te call on B. and borrow a few thousands. Found note on my desk begging me to lend him some money or be would break. Tried C. Same jack. 22d.—Pitched out at another bank. Custom- ers in, wanting to see the fresh importation, Spent three hours trying to borrow w pay the duties. No success 24th —Ohio Life and Trust Co. failed. Tried ta sell paper in the street at three per cent. a month. No buyers. Fortunate remittance from the West—know the post-mark—Jones is «good fellow. Draft five thousand dollars—on the Trust Compan 25th.—Note vr collaterals due at the bank. Couldu’t get it revewed for a dollar. Made temporary loan Stocks duwn 20 per cent. Hest securities unsaleable at half price. 26th.—Loanscatled in. Begin to feel choky in the throat. No appetite. Tried to sell out my importation of dry goods at twenty percent. i Nobody had money to buy. Went home sick. 27th.—Resolved never to put myself in the power of the banks aguin. iserable institu- tions. Spent the whole day trying to burrow, and barely escaped protest y own notes stuck in my face ut three per cent. a month. Overheard broker say ** You're a gone man, if vu can't take your vwn paper at that price.” ‘eel very much so, but got to keep a stiff upper hi, Meath —Four bankers failed. Times worse thau 1837.» Feet sore with running about to raise money. Can't collect adollur from the country. Everybody out on the same business —all borrowers, no lenders. Desk full of bil's receivable, pertectly useless. Specie line of the banks down to nine millions. Wish Id never seen @ piece of foreign dry goods. Would have been as easy as an old shoe if [had not im- ese i bad no business to build that new jwuse, the old one was good enough. Ought to have been content with moderaie things, and lived on half the money. Store rent two high. Ubliged to spread out wo much on credit to pay expenses 29th.—Neighbor failed. Bank failed. Friend ealled to ask if the rumor of my failure was true. Air black with foul reports. Half-past two p. @., account overdrawn, and notes un- paid. {7 In travelling in a railroad car, which is the safest seat? any an anxious mother has pondered the polat. ‘The American Enquirer, as the result of scientific culeulations and protracted experience, says the safest seat is in the middie of the lastecar but one. ‘Theve are some chances of danger which are the same everywhere in the train, but others are least iu the above named place. Ebe + ing VOL. X. Tax Evpress Evorsir at a Bou rioar. On Sunday, the 23d of August, the Em; Eu- genie visited Bayonne, to attend a bull fight in the Faubourg of St. Esprit, where these sports have been held for the last few years. The King of Wurtemburg was also present at this are a 80 _— to all Lipa 5 consequently to Her Maj the French. Two animals were Killed. alter un- dergoing the usual process of torture, to the apparent satisfaction of the amateurs, and as @ similar pleasure was about to be afforded by 8 third butchery, a heavy thunder stotm came on, at once-interruptin, sport. A number of the spectators rushed for shelter to the gal- lery or platform where the musicians were sta- tioned, which was, excepting the boxes occupied by dignitaries, the only spoteovered in the arena. The structure, which was unusual: fragile, gave way beneath the weight of hundreds who pressed upon it, and all were precipitated to the ground. A great panic arose, and it was at first feared that several persons were killed, but it soon Bs kt that only one was crushed to death, though several had limbs fractured. The man- ager of the bull-ring thought that the disaster would release him from presenting the rest. of his animals. But the crowd insisted on the con- tinuance of the “sport,” and uo bull making his appearance, fell to tearing up benches, break- ing down barriers, and demolishing everything they could lay their hands on. The Em: ress, whose sensibilities were only pleasantly affected by the inhuman torture of the bull, became disgusted with the unexpected scene, and re- tired, but the rioters continued their uproar, — the troops had to be called ‘in to disperse them. Whether the Empress will again patronize Sunday bull-fights is not stated. It is said that the Emperor is strongly opposed to them, and desires tointroduce a more thorough observance of the Sabbath in France ; but his wife is a stropg-ninded woman. Taz Potson Busu.—One day, three maid servants and I went out to bathe in the lake below Mr. Bell's house, near Sydney. When we camo out of the water, being full of life and spirits, we ran about to dry the bathing gowns upon our backs, chasing each other among the brushwood. Mary cautioned me against going near some bushes, which she said wore poison- ous; but when Harriet was pursuing me, I onl thought of avoiding being caught, and heed- lessly jumped into a paison bush. A large leaf instantly struck me with a smart, flat stroke, — the leg, and before I could retreat, the whole limb swelled frightfully. Mary ran to look for help, and fost Mr. Elward Bell, the assistant’s son, not far off. He had his gig with him,, and being aware of the necessity for prompt surgical aid, he at once took me up, just as I was, with bare head and feet, and noclothes but the bathiag gown, and drove off at great speed, Without stopping at his fathea’s house, or at Paramatta, or anywhere else, he made a short cut, along a bad road, bnd never drew bridle until he reeched the door of Dr. Bland’s surgery at Sydney. I was in dreadful agony. Dr. Bland cut a hole in my leg, and poured in ® liquid, which I believe was spirits of wine. It burned like fire; a quantity of Tiackish green fluid ran out, and the swelling sunk as it flowed. He then put an issue where he hed made the incision. I soon recovered, but ever since have found a ‘uliar insensibility to pressure or pricking in the part affected, which was a few inehes above the instep. I never heard any other name for the bush which had hurt me, excepting that of the poison bush. The leaf was fiat and wide, and the stalks had bunehes which look white, and curled something {ike endive. I spent one day at the Doctor’s house, and the next I went on board the Denmark Hill. Mr. Edward Bell had saved my life, but I had no inclination to reward him, as he wished, by bo- coming his wife —Autohiozraphy of Elazabeth Davis, a Balaklava Nurse. A Nove Excuse ror a Susrecten Bor- GtaR.—Jobn Spellman, who lives on Front street, below its junction with Fifth, was awak- ened at an early hour on Sunday morning, by a noise in his sleeping chamber, and leaping from the bed, seized upon an unknown man, who was endeavoring to get out at the window. Spellman retained the fellow in custody until the watchman of the Ward arrived and took charge of the supposed burglar, who gave his name as Lewis Hisely. Yesterday morning, Hisely arraigned before the Police Court, where he stated by way of ex- plainivg the suspicious circumstances under which he was arrested, that he had been in the city only a month, and that during all that time he had been looking for his wife, to whom he was greatly attached. He had heard that his Spouse had proved unfaithful, and had trans- red her affections to Spellman, and was even living in his house. To be certain of the in- fidelity of his consort, in whom Hisely professed the largest faith, he determined to visit Spell- man’s chamber, during the silence of the night, in search of the erring one, and if guilty, to prove ber guilt, by the evidence of his own senses. At the close of his narrative Hisely looked ex- ceedingly rueful, and was observed to apply the corner of his hankerchief to his eyes, as Wo dry the rising tears. The Police Judge could not believe the prisouer’s highly improbable story, and con- sequently held him to bail in $300 to answer the charge of attempting to commit burglary, at the Court of Common Pleas. Hisely protested his innocence, and as he was taken below for lack of some friend to be his se- curity, declared himself a victim to adverse and inexorable circumstances, and an undue conjugal affection. —Cinernnate Gazette. Sowez Doc.—A gentleman left Holyoke on Friday afternoon for this city in a buggy, takin; a favorite dog with them. As they prozress toward Willimansett the Daa amused himself by plaguing the dog, till he had got the animal into a state of complete worry. Presently the gentleman’s hat blew off, and he went back after it, leaving his horse and buggy standing in the road ; then the dog took advantage of bis master’s absence to jump into aud start the animal, who trotted gaily toward the river, followed by the gentleman yelling “whoa,” to no purpose. His faithful dog now took a position upon the seat. where he could keep an eye on his master and another on the steed, to see fair play in the race. The oP proached the Connecticut river, into which the waggish brute drove, and, keeping his seat, floated out behind the horse, who swam, after getting beyond his depth. They were seen, at this jancture, by person on the south shore, who put off in a boat, and got them safely toland,— the dog in high glee at his successful experiment in driving—and then went back after their owner, who will, no doubt, leave that dog be- hind the next time he goes to ride. The best of this story is its truth. —Springfield ( Mass.) Republican A Very Pacuriar Dra When our party of six had seated themselves at the centre table, my attention was attracted by a covered dish, something unusual at a Chinese meal. Ona certain signal the cover was removed; and presently the face of the table was covered with juvenile crabs, which made their exodus from the dish with all possible rapidity. The crablets had been thrown into a plate of vine- gar just as the company sat down—such an immersion making them more brisk and lively than usual. Bat the = ah pd sport of the in- fant crabs was soon checked, by each guest seizing which he could, dashing it into his mouth, crushing it bet een his teeth, and swal lowing the whole morsel without ceremony. determined to doas the Chinese did, I tried this novelty also with oné—with two. I suc- eecded, finding the shell soft and gelatinous, for they were tiny creatures, not more than a day or twoold. But I was compelled to give in to the third, which coe ——- to (aes vengeance, and gave my lower hip @ nip 80 harp and severe as to make me relinquish my hold and likewise desist from ay seal exper suancat of this nature. —Life in China. FOR RENT AND SALE. Fo RENT —A RARE CHANCE.—Now un- der construction, 12 large a wi all the conveniences of water and lights. ‘T'he loon. tion isin the principal business square of the city, snd the ‘are welladapted for tists, — eoty pists, Ofticos, &c. Also,” convenient aury Basemen suit any light business. The styles. WALL & STEPHENS, No, 22 Penn. svenue, between 9th and an18-Im 1oth eutrance on D st, ‘OR RENT.—The three-story BRICK HOUSE situated on ‘5th street, opposite the newexten- sion of the Treasury department, and within pater f Pe ’ Hotel. The — lt good rooms, besides store room ani 1s for fuel. The location is ove of the best in the city fora professional gentleman or a business stand. Apply on the premise: 0. 474, au 17-tOct * of Penn.avenue and Willar tal ARM FOR SALE.—A piece of fine LAND on Rock Creek, in Montgomery cou Md. miles from the heirnts uf Georgetow: ining nds of Messrs. Perry, Wood, Bestor, Now! Bohrer, and Hawkins, {ras acres. A beautifny loca- tion; Paafecuag improved; new house; 13 acres rich oreek hottom. and some fine yellow-pine timber. It can be divided, 1 desired. see the premi- those wi re to purchase. __ je 4-t ae ao REN A modern built HOUSE, contain- ing !2 rooms. conifortably furnished, ina delight- fui and airy loextion, frosty oon of the public res- ervations, and commanding 4n extensive view ef the City, the river, and Georzetown. It haa through- out; water and bath-roum. Jos careful tenant the rent will ba mod rate. Inquire at 4041 street, soc- ond door from 12th street. Je 24-tf ARkYs JONFECTIONERY FOR SALE. This well known and popular estabiishiment is now offered for Sale, thns presenting 4 rare opportu- nity for a good Confectioner te enftr into a safe and profitable business. Possession oan be had Ist No vember. The three-story Brick House, now occu- pied as above. is olfered at private sate, or will be rented or leased as may be desired. . For perticoiara jaauire on the premises, No. 84 Bridge street, eorgetown, D. C., or to WM. BRIDGES, 313 Wost Baltimore street, Baltimore, au 27-tf OR SALE.—A FARM of about 100 acres, in © Montgo: county, Md.,ten miles {fom Wash- ington, on ¢' Colesville road, improved with a Brick Dwelling, log barn aud stable, and a fine oreh- ard of choice fruit. A part is set with clover, and the wholo well fenced. A bargain mny be ontained if early applied for, or would ex: e for ay prop- erty. H.N. DALE, 2ANS Agent, No. 564 M street, au 25-Im* or through the City Post Office, {OUR SALE.—My RESIDENCE onthe corner o. New Jersey avenue nn street south, Capitol Hul, soirgoas the avenue 162 feet 9 inches, and on C street south 26 feet 11 inches, and containing nearly 4,000 square feet. nay 3-tf WF. PHILLITE FOR SALE ‘luree three-story BRICK HOU- SES, within a quarter of a mile of the City Hall, one two story BRICK, with back building, near the Circle, anfone FRAME COTTAGE, on Capito! Hill, with smaller Houses, and vacant Lots, in, different s of the City. Inquire over Washington City Savings Bank, ol se 10-e0tf GRAFTON D. HANSON. SURNITURE AND HOUSE-PURNISHING GOODS AT REDUCED PRICES.—The sub- scriber, intending to devote his atteation exclusive- ly to the Auction and Comm: business, offers for sale his e: iture and House Furnishing Goods at greatly re- duced prices, for cash or satilactorily endorsed notes. . JAS. C. McGUIRE, _au 24-e0lm_ 5 OR RENT—The tw ent BRICK HOUSES on Fayette street, ad- joining the Convent,are now undergoing complete re- a: and will be for rent on the 4th of August. The Houses are very desirable, particularly to arene having children to educate. Apply to JOHN L. KIDWELL. Hizh street. Gearzetown. iy 27- A VALUABLE FARM FOR SA LE. — For sale A FARM of 543 acres, in Culpeper Coun be Virginia, mule from Mitohell's Station on the lexandria and e Railroad. ‘The soil is natu- rally excellent, and may economically easily be improved, so that it will produce ao fine crops as ‘6 grown anywhere in the United States ; 115 acres in heavy timber, much of it suitable for ship timber, for which there are ets to be reached by means of the railroad ; also. a large quantity of cord wood that may be sold to the Railroad Company at remu- rative prices. ‘The buildings areal! on x hill. and, rh small repairs, may be made comfortable for the residence of a family” The place is well watered, and embraces every desirable convenience. Ax one of the joint owners of this Farm now resides in the West, and ts deterrained to sell it, it will be solda great fargain,on Very accommodating terms. Persons ther bi osed to purchase may inquire for far- articulars to W. D. WALLACH, editor of tar, Washington City, who knows the prem- 8. jy 8-tf Wood and Coal. LL KINDS AND SIZRS OF COAL, Now on hand, and to arr.ve— RED ASH. WHITE ASH, aud GRAY ASH ANTHRACITE COAL. Cumberland Lump, Run of Mine, and fine. Charcoal, in any quantity, from one bushel to one thousand. Together with a well selected stook of WOOD, 2.240 Ibs. of coni to the ton in all cases. or sale on the most accommodating terms. and at the iowest market prices, by F.L. MOORE. No. 481 Sth street, wost side, | 80 12-006t_ E. rs ee dae eceones _hetween D and WOOD AND COAL. We are now ready to supply all orders for WOOD and COAL that may be entrusted te our care, and will cuarantee satisfaction in the same. Vessels arriving weekly. Coa! kept in floored and roofed yards. 2 240 Ibs. to the ton. : Prompt personal attention giventoevery order E & W. M. GALT. N. W. corner I2ih and C streets, No, 517, se 5-2w One square south of Pa. Avenue. OHN T. GIVEN & CO., WHOLESALH AND RETAIL DEALERS IN COAL AND WOOD, . S. W. cor. of C and \4th sts.,near Canal Bridge. Always on hand, (of prime quality,) a large stock EA OD, aud the various sizes and kinds of “Fair dealing may be relied on in all cases. Orders solicited. au 2-eolm Ee4 COAL COAL ‘The subscribers are now prepared to furnish their customers, and all who may favor them with their orders for Coals of any size or kind they may want, of as good quality as comes to this market. Also, a good caw ad of WOOD, at No. 475 10th street, between D and E streets, and Potomac ridg®. Coa! 2,240 Iba. to the ton, ticawiwe ese HARVEY & CO. CUMBERLAND COAL. , ess Orders will be received for cargoes, half cargoes, and quarter cargves of the best quality CUMBER - psND cos Lim lump, or the run of the mines, at the very lowest can prices. 7 PeeTONAS P. LEVY, iquor, and Grocery Store, treet. corner of B street UMBE AND COM —Now discharging, 100 tons Cumberland Coal. AN & BRO ASTLE u ne fv 27_norneréth and R sts. opp. National hotel. ! COAL! Cea L! COAL We are now prepared to furnish our customers a0 others who fy Beer us with their orders, with RED and WHITE ASH COAL, of either of th ey may desire, of us good quality as }o this market. f comme f 25 cents per ton when delivered from els. LF" 2.240 da to the ton. fo on hand, HICKORY, OAK, and PINE Woop. WARDER & KILLMON, 80 9-e06t Untell.} 12th and C street. RION HARLAND'S NEW BOOK.— Al Sider” by Marion Harland, suthor of “ Alon Tke flidaen Path,” &c. Price $1.25. Nothing need be said toawaken an interest in & new book by this charming authoress. Forty-seven thousand copies of her “Alone” and ** Hidden Path” have in wold by her American publishers, and the demand natant and regular as evel fo hh still greater as yet boen by republication inthe Lei ed:tion of standard ‘American authors. Those who have seen the advance sheets of “ Moss Side” unite in the opinion that itis superior to both of Marion Har- land’s former productions in interest, style. and populartact. It is fuil of incident of ane tf nature, while the plot is better and more aystemati- is 2 rieonrel id for sale at ss ved, and for et eeTAYLOR & MAURY’S Bookstore. sel = near 9th street. CHOOL BUOKS—OF the latest editioi wo aeuc wercle stina lowes piceetn a and petit or sale, Mt LANCK PA tor. Q) UNTE.AN EXCITEMENT AT McLAUGH- ee Aaa. Ther re selling outsand bnd their store crowded. Go and get bargains. 807 OF 8 }-HEL ls NG OFF !!—Ouren at cos! ohuambuge. § LAUG IN & CO iY, MoLAUGHILIN, & CO; (CHEAP FAMILY GROCERIES. walle rie tee ELEN EO WASHINGTON, D. C., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER IG, 1857. EDUCATIONAL. W. HENRY PALMER A .LY intimates to his pupils, and the public aly that the ANO FORTE CLASSES will resume their duties P On wetter pa ame 7th. | ‘rospectuses and all in! 1OR MA: upon application to Mr. Palmer at his Tesidence 280 F street, near 13th, Terms as before—Five and TEN’ DoLLaRs per quarter of 2) lessons. 5 . Mr. Palmer's Claas Instru for the Piano Forte having been dem fed in ltimore, the days of meeting in Washington will be only on Monday, Tyseley, ‘Thursday, and Friday. he Georgetown Piano Forte Classes will com- menes ~ — cee i —— can be le, to which e1 e residents of Georgetownare r et - fait: ested to communseate with Nr. ‘Palmer forthwith. Arrangements have been made with the largest publishing establishtnents in New York and Phila- delphia for an abundant supply of the best and new est music for the pupils. seS-lw NOTICE TO THE GEORGETOWN P.ANO CLASSES. _Mr. W. flanry PatMkr begs to acquaint his Pu- pils in Georgetown that he lias completed arrange- Monts to give his lessons as before, at the Georgetown Female Seminary, now conducted by Miss M. J. Harrover. All persons desirous of becoming pupils of Mr. Palmer are requested to meet at the Seminary, at 10 oclock, on Mouday, Sept. !4th. se7 te BOOKS AND STATIONERY. MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS, CHEAP PUB LICA TIONS, PERIODICALS, and WSPA PERS, nt the lowest cash prices. at the NOR TH- ERN LIBERTLES CH oKP BOOKSTORE, 327 Seventh street, above the Northern Market. aug 29-1m* Pianos, &c. —~A CHANCE, RARELY MET 1 BY THOSE WHO WISiL A PIANO FORTE, ‘enow instor the following creat bargains: ‘Two superb Pianos, round corners, rosewood ie iO 5 | dag ic seven octaves. used only afew months. 1 Il them at $125 less than their price seven months since. A beautiful seven octave Rosewood Piano, tron frame, round corners, for $200. ‘The above Pianos are sold for no fault. but be- longed to famuies who have removed to the west, and left them with us to be told. They are really and truly great bargains. We are prepared to give a written guarantee with them, and at any fu- ture day, exchange, if parties are not satisfied. Also,a fine second-hand Piano of Hallet & Davis’ mee for $20, used but eighteen months, and cost ‘Also, two seoond-hand Chickering's for $175 each, at the Great Piano Wareroomsof N F. ELLIS, JC 9% Penn. ave., bet. 9th and 19th streeta. W G.METZEROTY bas now on hand a large ° assoriment of PIANOFPORTES, by Rosenkranz,Baocon & Ravenand Wm, Miller. Also ‘eral second hand Pianos’ which he will gell for cash, or on monthly payment’ Pianos and Melodeons from $45 to $150. One sec- ond-hand Melodaon for $20. 3 Fissnoureee for rent. Tuning by Mr. Rebine. au OLD MEDAL PREMIUM G PIANO FORTES. WILLIAM KNABE, (Senior partuer in the late firm of Knasu, GagHue & Co., Continues the manutacture and sale of grand an¢ pee pave FORTES, under the ‘ant. PRA auld as of William Knabe & Co., at the old stand, Nos. 1, 3, 5 and 7 North Eutaw street op- posite the Kutaw House, Baltimore. They have also just opened a new Sales Room at No 27 Baltimore street, between Charies and Light streets, on the premises partly occupied by Mr lenry MoCaffery as & music store, where they wil! keep constantly on hand a large assortinent of plain 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, and stops to 8 mall churohes, Being extensively engaged in the manufacture o Pianos, we will sell wholesale aud retail, on the mos liberal terms, Oor noes were awarded the highest ) eee (cold medal) at the Faira of the Maryland Institute two successive years—October, 1355, and i856—in op- position to fourteen and eighteen pianos from some Of the best makers from New York, Boston aud Bal- timore. We were aise awarded the first promiomat the Industrial Exhitntion held jehmond, Vir- inia, 1855 and so been awarded fhe highest preminm (silver medal) at the Metro politan Mechanics’ Fair for i857. : In addition to this we are in possession of testimo nials from the most distinguished professors and amateurs in the country, which oan be seen at our warecrooms, speaking for themselves and others of the high appreciation in which our instruments are every where held. All instruments are guaranteed for five years, and a privilege of exchange is granted witinn the first six months from the day of sale if the instraments do uot give entire satisfxetion. Wholesale dealers will find it to their advantage to give us a call before purchasing. ianos exchanged, hired, and tuned. mar l6-ly WM. KNABE & CO. \ INDOW GLASS.—3® boxes 10 by 15 French Window Glass, will be soldat one dollar and seventy-five per box for cash, im lots of 14 boxe: Also, full supply of large size French Glass, ist, 2d, and 3d qualitios, 4 by 8 Glass for hot-houses, 8 by 10,8 by 12, 9 by 12, and oly 12 cheap. ILLER, SON & £9; ie R. HL} Alexandria, Ve. = ___ a LACKBERRY BRA e thi received a supply rs BLACK- ERRY BRANDY, which is a fine article, and sunrantes at tp care the onan iu its worst form, wi je or Fr b ero ONARNY & SHINN, iyv2 Prance, MME: KLEIN & C00 (Fo RT ERS, No. 391 Pa. av., between 43; and 6th st: hav 57 Green st.. Georgetown, Pleating. Floating.” Crimping, Dresses, Curtain Bleaching and Old Embroidsries transferred. to order. u 18-Im__ FrEVEs AND AGUE REMEDIES, ood’s India Cholazogue. len’s Anti-peiiodic Pills, Dr. Shallenberger’s Pills. Rhode’s Fever and Azue Cure. Dr. MeClin'ock’s To 1c Mixcures. Rowand’s Tonio Mixtures, Obur do do. Smit ecific. Keenn’s Powders, Canal Powders, &c., &¢, For sale at J.B. MOORE?’S Drag Store, First Ward, 113 Penn avenve, se 5-e06t Opposite Seven wildingts M* STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES being about the largest in this city at this time, and having been purchased before the t rise in Leather, can be sold at about 15 to 20 er cent. less than goods purchased ume, Call at this and examine for qourselve: TU » P. OVER" fall Tron Hall. Pa.ave het. oth and With a} ERUVIAN GUANO. 1 TIMELY Sore To eS am now prepared to make engagements fora strictly "prime articlo of A No. | PERUVIA GUANO, baltimore inspection, ac Baltimore rates, freight added. Having buta limited supply, farm- ers will cousult their interest by engaging before any advance in price. J have it in store at my National Agricultural and Guano Depot, 519 7th street, or can deliver it from other points, as may be arranged. ‘This Guano can be relied upon as superior Jn quality gad condition, : x EDWARD F. SIMPSON, ___ (Successor of Fitzhugh Coyle.) sel02w_ Sign of the Golden Plough and Eagle. OW 18S THE TIME TO DRINK MALT LIQUORS.—ARNY & SHINN are the oni: ones in the District who have stock PORTER ani ALE always have a supply on hand; so give thematrial. Leave your orders with the drivers, or attheir Union Bottling Depot, No. 57 Green street Georgetown, D.C jy 2 8370 UNDER BROWNS’ HOTELL. i Just opening a splendid Assortment a Spring and Summer READY-MADE CLOTHIN and Gent’s FURNISHING GOODS of the finest style make, at the Emporiem of Fashion, No. 370 Browns’ Hotel, next to private entrance, may 3 Cntel& Staten? M eLAUGHLIN& CO.ARE SELLING GOODS very low in order to make rvom for their exten sive Pall Stank. an? NO. 1,454. ___ EDUCATIONAL. GEORGETOWN COLLEGE. Stodies will be re: Monday, the 7th of Sep an 25-Im ed in this Institution on ember next. B. A, MAGUIRE, Pros. GEORGETOWN CLASSICAL AND MATH- _EMATICAL ACADEMY. prs J in of this Lnstitut.on will be resumed Tanwih P.A. BOWEN. Principal. ME BELL’S ae FOR YOUNG Corner of and Toth streets. The next sessiva of this Institution will commence on the Ist of September, 1857. . Competent and efficient Professors will, as hereto- "Partherfatticalars mabe obtateed by applying at her particulars can a applyi Wf ik ea ned setyine MH UDATY: DFR NSTITUTE, No, 182 I street, Gadsby’s Row, near corner Penn, avenue and 2ist strect, Washington, D.C. Hira Corson, Principal, in charge of English and Classica! Departments. M'm. ©. RoLt-nx Consox, Teacher of French, Sponish, and Germaa, Drawing and Painting. M’ll. Matuinne Emtiig ROLLIN, Assistant Teach- erof French, : ‘The Duties of this Institute will be resumed on. Monday, the 7th of September, 1857, "The cowrse of study embraces all the branches of a liberal English and French E-duestien. " In the English Department.which is under the im- me “ate direction of the Principal, special attention is given to the Mathematies, English Grammar, Elocution aud the critical reading of classical authors ngligh Literature. ELocuTion is taught both asa science and an art. The Principal having devoted a numberof years to acareful study of the philosophy of the voice'and its physical mechanism, is caabled to impart defioite and intelligible instruction wy the subject. h The advantages d for xeqriring @ practical knowledge of the French language are not surpassed by those of any other Institution in the country. M’me. Corson and her sister, M’ Rollin, are by birth, and their instructic nd general ‘se with the pupil® are carried elusive ly threugh the medium of French. There are aiso connected with the [ustitution a larce number of young ladies who speak the language with fluency. For Terme, References, &c., sse circulars, which enn be obtaimed at the Book ard Music Stores, and of the Principal. A ciass of little girls be formed, who will re- ceive careful inatruct English Reading and Spelling, and the elements of French. Perms, per sens Without Frene! au 26-Im SELECT FAMILY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG ‘ LADIF: SH AND FRENCH, No. 309 F street, Washington, D. Principal. DONAT. ). A. M., Univer- sity of Gias: rof Ravens- croft Cull hovl, and Professor of Rhetoricand Belles Lettres inthe Columbia Ins”tute. T ‘ool will be opened on the second Monday “ptember next. for the receptien of a limited f Boarding Pupilsand Day Scholars, who etrented, inall_ respects, 28 members of the Principal's family. The design isto offer to youne ladies from a distance all that is included inthe n»me of “Home,” and toextend tothe Day Scholars the advantages of liome influence. The Sessions will becin on the second Morday of September and first Monday of February, in ench year, The vacations will extend through the months of July and August. as Cireulars Lge mos J full information may tained at the principal bookstores, and will ween mail, to any address, au8-t ELECT SC{00L FOR BOYS. — GEO. W. DORRANCE, formerly one of the Principals of the Central Acsdemy, has opened a Select Schools for Boys, on C atcect, between 6th and 436, No. 361. be ob- be for- yn application. Py -five. For terms inquire at the School Room. 808 -colm CuLreree MILITARY INSTITUTE, Near Cutrsrer Covat Hoss. Va. The second session of this school will commence on the Ist day of September, 1857. A graduate of the Luiversity of Virgmia, adopting the mode of in- struction pursued in that institution, will have eharge of the d pepper of Anoient and Modern I 3, While 4 graduate of the V. M. Justitute, who has hul considerahie experi im teaching, wall give instruction in Mathem Natoral Phi- losophy, Chemistry, and lower Enzlish branches. The course of studies will be as follows: PREPARATORY Chass. lling, Reading, Writing, Arithinetic, Geogra- Jrammar, History, Algebra, Latun Grammar, reek Gramuuar, Tuirp Crass. lish Grammar, Arithmetic, His- French. » Class. Mathewatics, a! Philosophy, Chemistry, History, Latin. Greek, French, Spanish, Prrst Crass. Mathematics, Natural and Moral Philosophy, Chemistry. Geology, English Literature, English rramimar, Rhetoric, logic, Infantry and Artillery #, Geography, History, Latin, Greek, French, Mathematics, tory, Latin, G s ole Every Student on entering will be subj careful examination, and will then be a that class to waich his proficiency entitles 3 an no one will be allowed to pass toa bigher class un- less he gives evidence of a thorough knowledge of the suljjeots contained in the preceding. ‘The discipline will be necessarily rigid, but the comfort aud convenience of each member of the school will be duly respecte There will be daily military exercises, but care will be taken that they do not interfere with the Acidemic duties, TERMS: Board, Tution, Washing, Fuel, Lights, for ten months, $18, Payments semi-annually in advance. For recommendations and further particulars, see circulars, CHARLES E. LIGHTFOOT, V.M.1.,_ Superintendent and Lnstructor in Mathematies and Natural Sciences, J.W. GILLESPIF, University of Va., Instructor im Aucient and Modera Languages. RErERENcEs. ivilege of referring to the following: litury Institute. i, Richmond City, ArrisOn, Prof. Giidersieeve, Pro: hele ie Vere, MeGufly, do Prof. Lucian Minor, Williamand Mary College. Rev. John Beradus, Charlottesville, Nr. Jobn Hart, A. & rbonr, Esq., Culpeper, 8. ‘Taliaferro, Gioncester, Inch. Esq., Washington City. Cook = 3 s jo Maj. Henry Hill, U. 8. A., New York. R.&. Voss, Exq., Rappk. county. ce James Stark, lo The Citizens of Culpeper. ENTRAL ACADEMY, Zs Corner cf & and ‘Fenth streets. wf this Institution will commence . ‘The number of studerts 1s limited, ach will receive particular attention. -Im* SILAS MERCHANT, Prin, CADEMY OF MUSIC, A Wasnrxotow, D.C. llth street and Pennsylvania avenue, over Farnham’s Book Store.) The duties of this Institution will resume their accustomed activity, regularity, and punctuality, on and after Tuesday next. September ist, 1857. Classes 1, 2, and 3, will, as heretofore, meet on Monday and Thursday, at 3 0’clock p.m. Junior Classes, Tuesday and Friday, at 9 o'clock a.m. Gentlemen's Classes, Tuesday and Friday even- ings, from 6 till 10 o’elock. Stementary Classes for Beginners, treatm 2 anc Thursday, from 2till6 o'clock. “Terms (these classes ouly) Five Dollars for 2 lessons. sae upon which this Institution are founded are precisely those of the Roynl Academy, London, and the Conservatoires of Paris and Milan. Public W seus Lectures are given in which the r pupils tnke if Principal.....F. NICHOLLS CROUCH, ‘The Composer, Hours of Business and Consultation at the Hall of the Academy daily, from 12 to 1 o'clock, or through the post and music stores. au 29-tf ___Iy 15-eotf_ an au 2-Im Corner of ‘ ASKETS, BRUSHES, PEKFUMERY, and TOY 3, at cost, at se i- McLAUGHLIN & Co's, DEA NUTS. wb EA NUT: I ane EA NOT RS PO LEVY, “ses tf 554 15th street. corner of B, I YE AND PARLE ALT, for wale atthe d. #3 LT HO arene nnd Binok ee Stimere Me may 6-ly Si CLASPS FOR BELTS, JOINTED CHIN Dolls, Arosetesia Hair Pi.s, ot Soe Xo. at LAMMOND’s, (se 2) WwW AGNER, . “ PeNNsyivanta AvENuR, Continues to manufacture LOOKING GLA oR shy other kinds of PORTRAIT and TU RAMES, opposite Kirkwood House. cr e 4-Im. PighFiettar Lira opie wean . ir le ae SIOWN FP. BLUR EW MUSIC, ITALIAN V: ND N Guitar oe ER LET Lew and Music Store. JOHN FP. ELLIS, 1 36 Penn. ave.. bat. 9th and ‘Oth sts. good second-hand Pianos for To Fancy NOTIONS, AMOND OS 0 TO LIN’ Tr G on seg UGHLIN 8 for Bereinn— er Avere CELEBRATED ENGLISH CAB Weare se rp h Anit ire now preprred to furnish Ault’ Early York, ‘Ault Early Large York. 3% Aults Bullocks Heart, riemes of C AGE SEE. Also, Spinuch, Kalo, ttuce, Cauliflower, and all other kinds of GARDEN SEEDS. All the above are fresh, mae and genuine; the fame superior quality as sold by us Inst and former years. and will give entire satisfaction tu those who purchsse from us. For recommendations we refer to any person who has used them, P For sale wholesale and retail. SAM’L ‘T & SON, Corer Calvert and Mugen si amet. A. Orders ean be sent by mail or by the Adams fe ehick affords a cheap, ssfe and quick of carriave. au if-Im MS! HAMS!!—We bave a choice lot AlaScolta Hame: also. Hams of Obte sed ont tucky ouring, which are v: su perior. The sizes tabl far, lf fs i one OF RING & BUR EMRT EL” ou a just HONEY at ine Gree Ault’s Premium y, and all other va ten tierces of ehilled CUBA pede sion Store, No, 554 12th street aud ie lott JONAS P, LEVY, ———— tar. THE WEEKLY STAR. wukeut eee veuienry s as will be News” that bas made Tur Evew: late so generally throughout the atid pte Fa Sara? OS ale atts paper. Price— < Ir7 Postmaster’ who sct as agents will be allowed gan bo scen stall He feeis assu’ ety of difficult fully, will enable bi scientific or otherw to surmount relating to the he fe expec and wand E. Parraly, has led tim. leng since, todis card ail merourinl me Giseg 7 also all Enamels, Gutta Percha, f ubber, Ce- ments for the construction of Continuous Gum ‘Tecth, and that Porcelian, mounted on Gold Plate, is the only reliable substance that ean be worn in the mouth, as WAS most conclusively shown by the last American Dental Convention, Although he fiatters himself from his long resi- gence —_ practice in echigton, he is a= nown to his nnmnerons friends wn TORS, leave to refer them to the following’ TESTIMONIALS: From the inte Restor of the Charch of Epipbany of Dr. SterHen Batty: vearsir—] desiretoexpress mys esteem for you personally,and my confidence in ou As A superior dentist. The operations executed for me have been highly satisfactory. | that you may receive the patronage from miv fri and the publio that your skill so well deserves. Yours vey toy, Washington, Aug. 25,17. J. W. FRENCH, From one of the oldest firms in Baltimore, Messrs, . Bog 8, Cotinan & Co, Having employ iD . Stephen Barly, Surgeon Der tist. of Washington city, to execute for me an un portant and difheult piece of work, which he did to my entire satisfaction, and im view of the fact that one of the most distinguished members of the Dental Colle: Baltimore, failed, after repeated trials, to perfor the same work satisfactory, it gives me reat pleasure to express my entire confidence aud igh estimation of el ey skill. itimore, Jan. 12, 1857. HARMANN BOGGS, Extract froma note received from the late Hon. John M, Clayton, i-ss . Aug. 19, 1856, tse ae 7 {SUN MCLAYTON. To those that seek relief from the maladies of the teeth, I cau cheerfully recommend Dr. 8. Baily as « superior Dentist: he made a set of porcelinn teeth for one of my inmilv, and plueced several teeth for myseif, and the work has A! stood well for more than ten years. ROBERT T. NIXON, of the Va. Conf. of the M. E. Church South. April 19, 1856. —_- We, the undersigned, having had occasion to svar! ourselves of the professional ski!! of Dr. 8. Ys Surgeon Dentist of thie city, or paving been cogniz- Bat of his operations on our families or frends, ta! prensure in ¢xpressing our adimration of his art. skill, as well as of the uniformly = in which he performs the mort deiien! operations in Dental Surgery and we respectfully re- commend him to the confidence and patronage of the pubiic, of which we consider hitn emment rorthy. Thomas U. Wartrr, Architect U. tol. Tromas Miiu 1. 1).,.0f Washington, D.C, . &. Bonner, M. D. of Georgetown, D.C. . 8. Lance 1. 1). Washington. D.C, ashington, D.C. x R. VILLARD, DENTIST, LATE OF CHI- CAGO, Would respectiully inform the cit- izens of the District and vicinity, that hav- ing located himself in Washington, he is now pre) _ to yertorm oh sopmnete an his profea~ sion, in the most approved style. Office No. 250, Penn. avenue, adjoining Geutior’s jan Iv ae IMPROVED SETS OF TEETH. M. LOOMIS, M. D., tne inventor and prtentee of “Loomis’ Mincrai Plate Teeth,” baving snecessfuliy int re J his improvement | es lished himself im This imprevement f ly in making a set of but one piece of material, and that indestructible mineral. No metal is in their construction, and they ere therefore free from ivanie action and metalic taste. There are no. foints to become filled with moisture or particies of food, hence they ar lighter, stronger, less and clean. They nro y. tur more durable, and natural in their appears: iwill give a reward o One Thousand Dollars t yone who wil! produce a similar work of art to equi mine in purity, beauty, ek nage artistic excellence ur any other requisil quality. All work res 2m Penna. avenue ap isl bly warranted. e, Detween lith and 12th streets. Watches, Jewelry, &c. ‘LOCKS! CLOCKS CLOCKS A sood BRASS CLOCK for 8'. I have ju ceiv-d_and opened all the new style Clocks froin 81 up to $25, The trade supplied (ax usual) at wholesaie prices. Also, Clock Ma terials, such as Cords, Keys, Balls, Hn Wires, ¢ &c., at the Store of an 2!-2m ‘OLD AND SILVER WATCHES, JEWEL B "RY, AND FANCY ARTICLES. T have just received anether addition to my larre stock of Gold and Silver WATCHES, of the best makers in Europe. Also, Gold Chauns of ulver ~ 588, 0ppe every style and price, Jewelry in sets and sin gle pieces, Perfumery and Fancy Articles, & plated Baskets, Spoons, Castors &e...at J. ROBINSO Sign Large Gilt Wat N. B.—WATCH REPAIRING done in thy manner by a skilful Watchmaker, and warranted, 2 W D. EICHLER, z No.5" SEVENTH STREET, between Dand E streets, west side, PR AC TICAL WATCHMAKER, keeps constantly ba ne assortment of WATCHES aw RY. ani HES, JEWELRY, | = AND SILVER WARE. I have dx received a new supply of FINE WATCHES, GOLD CHAINS, and a large assort ment of RICH JEWELRY of every desorption, which makes my stock at the present tune one of the most complete in the city. J have just finished (on the premises) s very In assortment of PURE SILVER WARE, Which may be founda SOLIDSILVER TLE superior to anything befo hitnted in t city,—the weight of which is 125 ounces, capacity 9 juarts. s Both citizens and strangers are invited to call and examine, H. O. HOOD, ja 23- S88 Pa.ave.. near Sth atreat. EW JEWELRY AND WATCHES, H. O. HOOD bas just returned from the North, and has bronght ons fine lot of ot Eine Cameo, Coral, Mosaic, Brilliant GOLDIEWELRY, iso, 2 good assortm: of fine GOLD and SILVER WATCH very superior time keepers for ladies and ¢: ft emens use. He has also on hand a erent variety of STAN D- ARD SILVERWARE of his own make. warran- ted the best quality and will be sold — low. Please call and exemine good: at No. 338 Penn, Av., sign of the Large ° Office and Depot: Streets. Washington. CHINA, GLass, AND EARTHEN WARE. R. H. MILLER, SON & CO., IMPORTERS, ALEXANDRIA, Va., Have received two instalments of the fall | lies fromthe English Potteries, — we Poontiaue ia sapeien a their stook till the business #enson sets in. . H. Mixier, Son & Co. can assure their friends and customers that their stock shall be of the most desirable description, and that their prices will com- pare favorably with those of any dealers in their ine in any other market in the United States. RH. Miicer, Sox & 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 Brussels, 1140 boxes French Window Ginss of supe - rior quality and of ditierent thicknesses, which they have imported under such circumstances as to enalie them to offer & superior article at very moderate — ag2l-tf 3000 FEET BEST QUALITY ITALIAN MARBLE SLA ¥O 4 e.— Wall be manufactured into Saket Washaasd Top and Conater Plabs. at New York prices, 2) per conte iow former prices. Cabnet Makers, Plumbers, and others please call Lefore sending orders to the north. ALEX. RUTHER} ORD, Marble Yard oppo. the Union Office, Penn ave. su2-Im (Intestate) SPrcIAL NOTICE TO SPORTSMEN. I would call your particularattention to Da Pont's No. 4GUNPOW DER, whch for strength, cleans liness, color, ginzing., talons re graa is un surpassed by any Powder ever intreduces. se are d W. ALBERT KING, Sola Agent for the District of Columbia, auZ-tf No. 35 High street, wa, D.C. GHFELS UNGER ORBEA, ONG! a vemtiNe BEHCHELL Pisitiva” PENS, KNIVES, SCISSORS, NeLAUGHLIN'S,