Evening Star Newspaper, September 18, 1857, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (SUNDAY EXCEPTED,) AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Corner of Pa. avenue and Eleventh street, By W. D. WALLACH, and is served to subscribers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER ‘TS, payable weekly to the Agents; papers served in packages at 373¢ cents per month. To mail subscribers the subscription price is THREE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS & year in advance, TWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for jess than three months at the rate of 12% centsa week. ID7SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. THE SELF-IMPRISONED TOURIST. ADVENTURE OF A TRAVELER ON THE RHINE. Not many years ago, a traveler from some part of England. who was making the tour of the continent of Europe, wandered up the river Rhine to the most vaephgre | portion of that celebrated river, which is the few miles between St. Goar and Bacharach. These places are midway between the important towns of Cob- lents, at the mouth of the Moselle, and Bingen, at the mouth of the Nahe. This section of the Rhine winds between high and jagged basaltic mountains, which pressing ether, form the narrow and deep channel of the river. All along these mountain shores scattered thiekly on the nariow causeway, or hanging on its rocky sides, are the ruins of ancient castles or towers and towns which had their origin earlier than the earliest records of European history. This locality is a vine growing and wine makin, country. Some of the most delicious wines u: in the higher cireles of European society, are made from the grapes grown on these hills and mountain sides. A picturesque sight in the season of vegetation, are the fields and slopes of the vine groves spread over their sunny sides. Our traveler was without companions, wander- ing, tervbe. 2 and studying the historic les- sons, which the antiquities and customs of the opened tohim. He rambled among the inlets and visited the people in their employ- memts. He wandered on the mountains, and took — in theinfinite variety of landscape which they presented. In the cool of the morn- ing, he would stroll along the graded carriage way from St. Goar to Oberwesel, from Ober- wesel to Bashararch, which followed the course of the river, and part of the way dug out of the mountain side. Over this carriage way hui threatening projecting | , Which have hel for ages past the stern threatening finger to every traveler that dared to pass under their frowns. On one of the finest summer days, when the atmosphere was clear, mild and balmy, and when ripening fruits and flowers scattered their odors everywhere—he wandered away alone upon one of the more distant hills, to visit the ruins of an old castle, which by its Strange sombre look, had long invited him tos more familiar acquaintance. It was one of those ruins which had been utterly despoiled and abandoned to the habitations of bats, owls, and lizards; its silence being rarely disturbed by the footsteps of the traveler. Oar tourist pursued the main road for a dis- tance, ee with peasants on their way to their daily toil followed by barefooted laughin boys and girls. He turned into less frequente paths, roads only made for the accommodation of ag ar eulturalists upon the mountain side. Inquiring the way as well as he could of the laborers in the vineyards and of the farms, he makes his way towards the ruins which stand on the mountain side, as the most promi- nent object of observation. Into bye-paths he turns, which seem to lead in the direction; and leas and less distinct becomes the path as he clambered on. He lifts himself up by the roots and trunks of the trees, resting Pimselt on a foot-hold of a rock, until at length he gains the plateau on which the castle stands. ere are no guides here, for a few kreutzers, to show him through the ruins. This is not a favorite resort of visitors, though the ruins are some- times visited, for the path through the ancient porteullis is a trodden one, and all over the in- terior are marks of foot-prints and hand-prints —and pencil and knife drawings and sculpture — f those who oceasionally come here to muse on the solitude of those ruins, and in dreams with the spirics of the past. He enters into the court, which is surrounded by walls that once enclosed splendid halls—but now yawn with rough open spaces from which have fallen the doors and windows. Colonnades are broken off, cornices have fallen down, and balustradea hang threateningly over immense precipices below. Brambles and briars have woven net-works across the entrances to the halls and vaults; moss bas grown upon the facades; vines have trailed —— broken columns and over the shattered balconies; and grass grows upon the turrets. Towers have tumbled down in heaps of ruins at their feet, which are covered with earth, giving root to vines and nettles. The winds how! through spaces in the walls in which were once doors and windows; and the sun pours its rays upon the head of the traveler, in halls without roots. Hero are fights of stairs adhering to the walls with no chambers above them, and chambers to which no stairs afford an entrance. A circular flight leads through a dark winding passage—foot-steps have worn the stone w an insecure foothold—winding up to an elevation surmounted by crumbling rocks, intermingled with earth, in which grass and flowers have been planted and nurtured by time alone. In the vaults below the work of rain has progressed more slowly; and there are apartments and cells here nearly as complete a3 when last emptied of their wine stores. He passes outside of the main wall, through ———— from the edge of which fragment ter fragment bas crumbled, until no form or comeliness is left to the opening, which is now simply a “hole through the wall."’ There he ud’ upon @ narrow promenade. From this point he overlooks the Rhine, and the little towus that nestled down by the waterside, and castles that stand on rival elevations—stern competitors for pre-eminence. Every object in range of the sight is presented with a distinct vividness. From this position he discovers the laborers in the vineyards on the adjeining bill sides, women carrying their fruit in baskets upon their heads, the peopie moving about in the streets of the villages, and all the activities of life ineident to that rural district. Below, the steamers ply their way against the current, rulling up the sparkling waters, leaving a path of silvery foam behind. Every pies | rever- borates with a clear distinctness. Then he desceaded to the hitherto unexplored recesses of the subterranean vaults and pussa- ges under the ruins. The castle stood upon the side of the mountain; a tier of its underground rooms were lighted and ventilated by apertures and windows from its elevated sides. Down many & winding staircase, and through arched e and vaults partly in ruins, be explored way—sometimes hesitating and shuddering lest he should be lost in an under-ground labyrinth. Yet bis curiosity and interest in these lighted repositories of olden mysteries Eben VOL. X. Rhine. From the consternation of the moment he rallied to a consciousness of his appalling sit. uation. He was entombed alive in a vault of the unfrequented rui f the Rh ie uen: ruins of the ine. had been the executioner of his own Pe The stone door had been artfully contrived like the Springing of a trap, to fall into its place with ¢ force of its own weight. So heavy was it, that it defied any force of a man from within to open it. There was neither locks nor bolts, or handle to hang upon, to draw it back. Its joints fitted closely, and no crevice was left for the fingers, or instrument to be inserted as a pry to force it back. A period of terrible and stunning reflection followed. The: apertures through which the obstructed light peered would not admit the passage of aman. Above was the stone ceiling—underneath was the stone floor—on either side were the impenetra- ble stone walls, around were the rocky encase- meats, which held him as inflexible as the iron shroud. No human ear could be reached by appeals for help, though he might hear the dis- sant murmurs of the life and joys of liberty without. Few visitors came to the castle, and they rarely descended into those lower vaults. Days of repining, of torture by hunger, of har- rowing fears of lingering but certain death, were stalking before him; while mocked with the sight of sun-light, and joy, and gladness, and liberty, and life, outside bis prison walls. So must he perish, as brother men without number had perchance, perished in that same tomd of theliving. The day was now drawing toa close. The shadows of the mountains, behind which the sun had already gone down, cast a deathly gloom over the eastern slope of the mountain and the side of the prison through which he looked out on life. Across the Rhine, on the distant hills, the light of the sun still shone clearly and beautifully; it was hope in the distance. No stone could he find that he could remove, and so pick & way through the wall. No flag could he raise from the floor, for an outlet below. Halloing for help from the little window brought back no response; the hills and woods around, more merciless than the rocky embankment of the river at Lurlei, gave buck no answering echo to his calls. [to BE conTINUED.] Mrsrery at Mc HEAD Lake.—We learn from the Bangor Union that the usual quietude of the Moosehead Lake region has been dis- turbed by a “mysterious” affair which recently took place at the Eveleth House. About a fort- night since two young men arrived at that hotel and registered themselves as from Lowell, Mass. The next morning they purchased a batteau, giving twice as much for it as it was worth, had their trunks placed in it and said they were go- ing on a lake and foresting tour of six or seven weeks. They set out from the fvot of the lake, but only proceeded a mile or two, toa point out of sight of the house, where they were observed by some laboring men to land their trunks. They remained at this point all day, and returned to the Eveleth House at 11 o’clock that night, with one less trunk than they carried away. They carried the remaining trunk to their room them- selves, and left next morning in the five o'clock —_— _ These movements were regarded so suspi- ciously that the spot where the young men eee the previous day was visited, where were found the fragments of a trunk, several pounds of ballets, a blacksmith’s pincers, a cold chisel, a tin tube, such as is used in cotton factories, a little silver whistle, a piece of trace chain, an augur, oY me labeled strychnine, one or two shirts with bosoms torn out, and several little trinkets. The guid nuncs of the locality are greatly befugged by the eccurrence, and “‘some- thing unlawful” is suspected. A Man tx 4 Caimyey.—On Friday night one of the members of the Hope Engine Company was on the lookout on the top of the Engine- house on Sixth street looking for fires. Near the top of the lookout is a tall chimney, which belongs to a two-story house adjoining. After the young man had done looking he started to go down ; but, instead of striking the trap- door, he stepped into the chimney, and fell nearly to the second story, when he was stopped by the narrowness of the flue. He imme- diately commenced to cry murder, fire, &c., which aroused a German woman sleeping in the house. She got up and ran into the yard, thinking the noise was outside of the house. She then aroused her husband, but he also failed to ascertain from whence the sound proceeded. ‘The ery of distress was still heard, and, after a number of persons had been attracted to the spot, ove of the members of the Hope Engine went upon the roof and discovered the wheroabouts of bis comrade. The man in the chimney, ina choking voice called for water, and while an at- tempt was made to satisfy his thirst two buckets containing water was overturned in the chimney, nearly drowning the imprisoned fireman. On making an examination it was found that the unfortunate man was wedged so tight in the flue that the mantel-piece had to be knocked away and ahole made inthe wall before he could be extrieated. When removed he was nearly exhausted.— Philudelphia Press. Tug Niagara Farrs Suicrpx.—It has been ascertained that the person who committed sui- cide at Niagara Falls on the 1!th instant, by jamping from Table Rock, was a Mr. Allen, from Montreal. He was a traveling agent or collector for a house in that city, and came to the Falls on business of the frm. The Euffa!o Commercial gives the following particulars of the transaction : a man came from Montreal, and while crossing the Suspension Bridge inquired of the driver if any one had ever been known to go over the Falls and live. The Jehu replied that no such case had come within his kuowledge, and that the probabilities were very strongly opposed to the occurrences of such an event. he passenger assured the driver that he should accomplish the feat. Arriving at the Clifton House, the man registered his name, called for a room and a bottle of champagne, and, after imbibing the wine, addressed a letter—a mere serawl—to his sister, and another to a firm in Montreal. He then went to the Table Rock, walked into the water near the edge of the pre- cipice, threw his hat over, and immediately Jed bim on. and into caves opening back into the bowels of the earth, the end of which was only darkness, unw which he could not pene- trate. Below these were deeper vaults still, entered by descending epial stneaes, to which impenetrable darkness was a barrier. Iuto one of these rooms, under the main tower, with opening on two sides, he entered. ‘There was but one way of access to this cell and that was through the opening of a stone door whieh was yet hanging upon its rusty hinges, thrown back against the wall. There it had probably stood on its massive hinges for generations without being closed. This door was made of a large flag-stone, and bevelled to fit the opening, so that when it closed it formed the continuation of a perfect wall—the stone easement to the unfortunate victim enclosed within. It had in former times unquestionably been used as a prisoner's cell, and perhaps bad been the scene of the lingering death by star vation of many a criminal, or unfortunat wight who had offended the lord of the castle. ita fool hardy recklessness our castle-ex- plorer laid his hands upon this huge door, and attempted to turn it upon its rusty hinges. At first his strength could not overcome the re- sistance of ils immense weight and the corroded adhesion of its hinges. At length it breaks the rusty cementation, aud grinding and creaking on its joints, it moves upon its turning point. Stowly it is swung forward from its place back- against the wall, moving the easier as it swings out. At right angles it stands vibratin, upon a balance point; then it inclines forw with a leaden force. It slipped from his hands aud closed into its place like a clap of distant thunder, reverberating through ¢! subterranean chambers—the closed which no man baving shut could sing within, the en and thi tourist and n—enclo- made a similar disposition of himself. Of course, the body of the infatuated man has not been recovered.”’ Tue Bravest Man at Warerioo.—A be- juest, similar to the “Jackson Gold Snuff- x,”’ was once made in England by a gentle- man, who left a eword, to be given to the “bravest man at Waterloo.”’ It was referred to the Duke of Wellington to decide to whom the sword should be given. The Duke would not say who was the bravest when all were brave, but said that the men who were the most severely tried on that memorable day were those who defended the position at the chateau Hougoumont, and that inquiry should be made regarding those who fought at that point. This was done, and the award was finally made toa British sergennt, who, at a critical moment, when the French had unexpectedly forced open the gate of the chateau and were ubout to en- ter, rushed forward, and by the exertion of great strength and dete: ation succeeded, alone, in shutting the gate the fuce of the French troops, and holding it till his comrades came to his assistance. Uservi. Cuemican Procsss.—The London Chemist states that, by the following cheap and simple process, old files and rasps may be made nearly equal to new ones irst boil them in soa) Soar or a mixture of slackened lime and soda in water; this done, wash them in water, and directly throw them into a tub full of di- | luted sulphuric acid, formed of one part acid and six parts water; let them remain there for some time, the exact period being easily found by taking oat a file and observing whether the nicks appear sharp or not ; as soon as the desired sharpening is effected the file must be taken out and washed in another tub containing a solution of soda, about an ounce of soda to o peil of water, . + Fer RENT.—The three-story BR: situated on '5th street, opposite the sion of the Treasury department, and w: of Per enue and Willards’ Hotel. se contains 10 good rooms, besides store room sand vaults for fuel. The location 1s one of the best ia the city fora professional gentlemen or a business stand. Apek ‘on the premises, No. 474, su 17-tOcti* De ARM FOR SALE.—A piece of fine LANDon F ARAL Creek, ‘Montgomery county, Md., six miles from the ts of Georgetown, jcining the lands of Messrs. oe Wood, Bestor, viene Bohrer, Hawkins, i124¢acres. A beautiful loca- tion ; tially improved; new house ; 13 acres rich oreek ttom, and some fine yellow-pine timber. It can be divided, if desired. Call and see the premi- ses those who desire to purchase. je 4-tf OR RENT.—A modern built HOUSE, contain- poo 12 rooms, comfortabiy furnished, ina delight- ful airy location, fronting one of the public res- ervations, and commanding an extensive view ef the citv, the river, aud Georgetown. Ithas through- out; water and bath-room. ‘oa careful tenant the = willbe moderate. Inquire at 4041 streot, sec- ond door {rom 12th street. je RNY’S CONFECTIONERY FOR SALE. ‘This well known and popular estabitahment is now offered for Sale, thus presenting a rare opportu- nity for a good Coafectioner to enter into a safe and profitable business. Possession can be had Ist No vember. ‘The three-story Brick House, now oceu- pied as above. is offered at private sale, or will be rented or leased as may bedosired. : For particulars inquire on the premises, No. 84 Budee street. Georzetown, D. C., or to WM. BRI ess, 313 West Baltimore street, Baltimore. au 27- ES OR SALE.—A FARM of about 10 acres, in Montgomery county, Md.,ten miles from Wash- ington, on the Colesville road, improved with a Brick Dwelling, jog barnand stable, and a fine orch= ard of choiee fruit. A part is set with clover, and the whole well fenced. A bargain may be obtained if early applied for, or would coarse for city prop- erty. H. N. LANSDALE Age fu 25-Im* or through t Fe SALE.—My RESIDENCE on the corner of New Jersey avenue and C street sout apitol Hill, Froatang on the avenue 162 feet 9 inches, and on C street south 206 feet 1] inches, and containing nearly 34,000 square feet, _ nay 8-tf = W. F. PHILLIPS. —Three three-story BRICK HOU- within a quarter of a mile of the City two story BRICK, with back building, Circle, and one FRAME COTTAGE, on tol Hill, with smaller Hou and vacant Lots, a eer ortions of ee ue Inquire over Vashington City Savings Bank, o seli-eott GRAFTON D. HANSON, FUSS IEE AND HOUSE. SHING GOODS AT REDUCED PRICES.—The sub- soriber, intending to devote his attention exclusive- ly to the Anction and Commission and Real Estate business, offers for sale kis extensive stock of Furn- iture and House Furnishing Goods at greatly re- duced prices, for cash br satilactorily endorsed notes AS. C. Mels i -eolm Auction and Commission M VOR RED ‘The two coinfortable and conveni- ent BRICK HOUSES on Fayette street, ad- joining the Convent,zre now Tadaresing complete re- ir, and will ba for rent on the 4thof August. The ouses are very desirable, particularly to parents having children to educate. Apply to JOHN L. KIDWE High street. Georgetown. iy 2- VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.— For sale A FARM of 543 acres, in Culpeper Coun- ty, Virgima, one mile from Mitchell’ jonon the Alexandria and Orange Railroad. Th J is natu- t near Capi rally excellent, and may economically and easily be improved, so that it will produce as fine crops as are grown anywhere in the United Stat 115 sores in heavy timber, much of it suitable for xbip timber, for which there are markets to be reached by means of the railroad ; also. a large quantity of cord wood that may be sold to the Railroad Company at remu- nerative prices. ‘The buildings areal! ona hill, and, with small 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 West, and is determined to sel! it, it will be solda great bargain,on very accommodating terms. Persons disposed to purchase may inguire for fur- be peg renee Ian to W. D. WALLACH, editor of the + Washington City, who knows th: i @ prem- J Wood and Coal. LIL. KINDS AND SIZES OF COAL, Now on hand, and to arr.ve— My RED ASH, WHITE ASH, and GRAY ASH ANTHRACITE COAL, Cumberland Lump, Kun of Mine, and fine. iu Any quantity, from one bushe! to one ‘Tovether with a well selected stock of WOOD, [-7> 2.240 Ibs. of cai to the ton 1m all cases, or sale on the most accommodating terms. and at the iowest market prices, by F. L. MOORE. No. 481 9th street, west side, se 12-e06t between D and E. Ween AND COAL, We are now ready to supply all orders for WOOD and COAL, that may bo enirusted to our care, and will guarantee satisfaction in the same. ié vere nal kept in floored aud roofed yards. 2,240 Ibe. to the ton. 4 ‘rompt personal attention giventoevery order T. J. & W.M. GALT, N. W. corner !2th and C street: , SAT, One square south of Pa. avenue. OUN T. GIVEN & CO.,, WHOLFsaLs anv RETAIL Deatens IN IAL AND WOOD, S. W. cor. of Cand 14th sts..mear Canal Bridge. Alwayron hand, (of prime quality,) a large stock fone OD, and the various # and kinds of C Loe Fair dealing may be relied on in all cases. Orders solicited. a im Coan COAL COAL The subscribers are now prepared to furnish their customers, aud all who may favor them with their orders for Coals of any size or kind they may want, ood quality ay comes to this market. »agood supply of WOOD, at No. 475 1th between B and E streets, and Potomac # Gost 2.200 Ibs. tothe t 08 bs. e ton, au ll-2awhw __ 3.8, HARVEY & CO, cum IRLAND COAL, , — Orders will be reovived for cargoes, half car and guarter cargoes of the best quality CUME LAND COAL..in lump, or the run of the mines, at the very lowest cash prices. JONAS P. LEVY, Wine, Liquor, and Grocery Store, No. 554 2th street. corner of B au 2-tf treet cum BERLAND COAL.—Now discharging, 100 tons Cumberiand Coal, CASTLEMAN & BRO., iv 27 _forner Sth and BR ste., app. National hotel COAL! COAL! COAL!" We are now prepared to furnish our customers and others who tay 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 market. é seonat of 25 cents per ton when delivered from ie vessels, {[7-2.24 poun‘la to the ton. Also on hand, HICKORY, OAK, and PINE Woop. VARDER & KILLMON, #6 9-e08t Untell.] 12th aud C street. H™ E MADE CARRIAGES, We have now on hand, of our own manufacture, a fine assortment of LIGHT CAR JES of iatest and most approved styles, and warranted, in point of work- maoship and material, to be equal to any made in the United States. We repectfully solicit a call from citizens and strangers to examine our work, as we are determived to let none surpass us, cither = quality of oor Ra or in low prices. We also do every kind of REPAIRING in a workman-like manner at reasonable prices. ESE ace eget ys Me second-hand Carriages, which wi sold low for cash. GARDNER & PLACE. = 12h st., south of Pa. ave., near the canal, w AMS, SIDES, SHOULDERS, AND LARD, Just received, Hama, Sides. and Shoulders, and Lard and fresh Butter; extra superfine Flour; brown and white Sugars; Coffee, Rice, Soap, and oe Syrup; and a pasted oe of es, iquors , ae eee ne TONAS Pc LEVY, iv M tf No, S54 19th atreet. corner of B atraat. W, P. MYERS & CO., + Conner G amp ‘TWENTY-SECOND STREETS, iret Ward, Have now on the way, and will be ready for deliv- days— S1 tous of ench White and Red Ash Kgs COAL. 63 do do lo ~do =6do Stove do. 45 do Range COAL, oS) post epen plank floors A deduction u 2% cents per ton made if taken “20 pou eileuhonee tien 240 8 KA » a. t quality of Oak. Hickory,and Pine Wood gousinatly wsett of whioh we will seil cheap vr cash, or to prompt customers. iu at fice. or at P. J. Stoer’s Store Greet between D and KE, will receive our oak ; ere Oy Ww. P, MVERS & CO. GELS oN eb re E. SoHo ara mre a Pe rc EDUCATIONAL. MR. W. HENRY PALMER Resprdlfedl intimates to his friends, and the public generally that the PIANO FO BK CLASSES will resume their duties On MONDAY, September 7th, 1857. Prospectuses and ali information may be obtained Upon application to Mr. Paimer at his residence 280 F street, near 13th. Terms as beforo—Five and Tex Dottars per cygrter of 2) lessons. 3, r. Palmer’s Class Instruction for the Piano Forte having been demanded in Baltimore, days of meeting in Washington Re be only on Moaday, ny. Tuesday, Thursday, and . The Georgetown Pisuo Forte Classes will com- menoe As soon As arrangements can be made, to which end the residents of Georgetown are respect- pail oa to communicate with Mr. Palmer forthwith. Arrangements have been made with the larcest geptehiag establishments in New York and Phila- elphia for anabundaut supply of the best and new est music for the pupils. sesiw NOTICE TO THE GEORGETOWN PIANO CLASSES, Mr. W. Henry PaLMer begs to acquaint his Pu- pils in Georgetown that he has completed arrange- ments to give his lessons as before, at the Feorketown Fey 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 o'clock, on Monday, Sept. 14th, se? ‘CELLANEOUS BOOKS, CHEAP PUB I TIONS, PERIODICALS, and NEWSPA- ERS, at the lowest cash prices. at the NORTH- ERN LIBERTIES CHEAP BOOKSTORE, 34 enth street, above the Northern Market, aug 29-1m* Pianos, &c. A CARD —A CHANCE RAR WITH BY THOSE WHO WISH A PIANO FORTE.—I have now instoi the following great bargains : Two superb Pianos, four round corners, rosewood 86%, seven octaves, used only afew mont I will sell themat $125 less than their price months since, A beautiful seven octave Rosewood Piano, iron frame, round corners, for $20. The above Pianos are sold for no fault, but be- louret to famuies who have removed to the west, and left them with us tobe rold. They are realiy and truly great bargains. We are prepared to give a written guarantee with them, and will, at xuy fu- ture day, exchange, if parties are not satisfied. Algo, a fine second-hand Piano of Hallet & Dayjs’ ke, for $200, used but eighteen months, and chst Also, two second-hand Chickering’s for $175 each, at the Great Piano Warerooms of 3 JOHN F, ELLIS, 96 Penn. ave., bet. 9th and 10th streets. ROTT has now on handa large of PIANOFORTES, =i Rosenkranz, Bacon & Raven,and W Miller. Also, several seoond hand Pianos which he will sell for cash, or on monthly payments. Pianos and Melodeous from $45 to $130. One sec- ond-hand Melodeon for 82). - Fiossofortes for rent, Tuning by Mr. Rebine. au auld W G. MEIZEROTT, of the Musie Depot, * corner of ith street an enn. avenue, wi!l shortly open his new Ware APPR rooms, under Carusi’s Saloon, where he” willkeep on hand the largest stock of Pianos and Melodeons in the District, Pianofort r rent. A large tment of second sale at the most reasonable terms, OLD MEDAL PREMIUM PIANO FORTES, WILLIAM KNABE, (Senior partuer in the late frm of - Knask, Gaxnix & Co., Continues the manutacture and sale of grand and uare PIANO FORTES, underthe name, of Willian Konbe & Co., at the old stand fre Nos. 1, posite the Eutaw House, Baltimore. ney, have also just opened a new Sales Roomat No 277 Baltimore street, between Charles and Light eets, on the premises partly occupied by Mr nry MoCatfery as a muste store, where they will keep constantly on hand 8 large assortment of plain and highly-finished yrand aud square Piano Fortes also, Melodeons, froin the best makers, from 4 to 5- octave, some with double key-boards, double reeds, O suit amall churches, Besng extensively engaged in the manufacture o Pianos, we will sei! whulesaleand retail, on the mos liberal terms, . Our Pianos were awarded the highest premium (gold medal) at the Fairs of the Maryland Institute two successive yeare—Octolwr, 1855, and 1856—in op- Position to fourteer and eighteen pianos from some of the best makers from New York, Bo: and Bal- timore. We were also awarded the first premium.at the Industrial Exhibition held in Richmond, Vir- ginia, 1855 and 1856. ‘They have also heen awarded the highest premium (silver medal) at the Metro politan Mechanics’ Fair for 1857. In addition to this we are in possession of testimo ninis from the most distinguished professors and amateurs in the country, which can be seen at our Warerooms, 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 vali of exchange is granted within the first six months from the day of sale if the instruments do not hand Pianos for se 12 give entire satisfaction. Wholesale dealers will find it to their advantage to give usa call before purchasing. ‘ianos exchanged, hired, and tuned. mar lé-ly WM. K NABE & CO. TER OR IMPROVED R STOVE, ve for heating two or more rooms extant, and fur beauty and style of finish cannot be surpassed. It is so construc- ted that the fire pot canbe changed from one, holding half peck of goal to one holding halt @ bushel, thereby increasing the capacity fur heating to auy required agtee. $ ‘These stoves will be put up by experienced work- men, and guaranteed to work well Send pur orders before the cold weather sets confusion and hurry, as the demand is » particularly for the enlarged fire pot. improved Portable Furnaces just received, for heating halls, parlors, &c. W. H. HARROVER, se 10-e0lm ‘7th st.. opposite Patriotic Bank, ROS T KING, T have just received a supply at the Metropolitan Stove and Gra‘ Factory, Penn. avenue, between 10th and lith »treeth, SIX nnd S28, | latest improved Latrobe Parlor Companions. Also, the latest improved Fine Parlor Com- nious, both the latest improvement out for i857. Bhey set back in the parlor fire-piace like n grate, heat the parlor, aud as many chambers as you may have one over the other, with one smali fire, and set by Mr. Ewd. Rowe, who is the best and most experienced for setting them that can be found in i trict. rites ©. WOODWARD. W SEA SHELL. ‘ E would respectfully announce to the citizens of Washington and the surrounding country. that we have just received another supply of that celebrated Cook Stove calied the SEA SHELL. We can confidently recommend this Stove as be- ing superior to any Stove in this or any other mar- — ‘he See lng consequence of the improved ues and fluted oven) is done to perfection: the summer arrangement for charcoal! being also a great convenience. The above Stove is suited to any kind of fuel—hard or bituminous coal, wood, or coke. We have, also, Haywarp’s Licht Srreer, or uble-Oven Cook, a Lg superior Stove; the Luk Rince, Wa. Pexx, Crystat, Rovat Coox, for wood, Payton Aix ‘Tiout, Bay State, Exe rire City, Pexvect Completa, Trivupn Com- PLETE, &c. Also, @ complete assortment of Parlor. Dining- Room, Hall, Office, Church, and other STOVES. We have scrupulously endeavored in ali our selec- tions to get such Stoves as will be useful as weil as ornamental, Furnaces, Ranges, &c., put up at the shortest notioe, SHEET-IRON and TIN WORK done with dis- patch by experienced workmen, We have pee just received & lot of handsome New York MANTEL GRATES, for hard and bitumin ous coal. HARDWARE and HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS of all descriptions. x Sh SIBLEY & GUY, 86 I!-e02w 32) Pa. av., bet. 10th and lth sts. INDOW GLAS8S.—3 boxes 10 by 15 French WwW Window Giass, will be soldat one dollar and seventy-five per box for cash, 1m lots of 14 boxes. Also, full supply of _— size French Glass, ist, qualities, 4 by 8 Glass for hot-houses, 8 by 2d,and . 1 12 ch: ‘ipeaadioniaetcet 1) SHILLER, SON & co, R.H. MY STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES bei about the largest in thie city at this ‘and having been wurehased befor ra n 8 @ in Leather, can be sold at about 15 to.20| er cent, less than gouds purchased fime. Call and examine UANO, aA OTICE TO FARMERS, i iy te make e Aig a 8 tly § le of A No, ERUVIAN G = y 0, timore inspection, & Baltimore rates, 4 and but a limited supply, farm- consult their interest by engaging belore other points, as may be ariauged. at oan be upon as superior In quality mg Star. WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1857. NO. 1,456. EDUCATIONAL. GEORGETOWN COLLEGE, Studies will be resumed im this Institution on Monday, the 7th of September next. au 25-lm B. A. MAGUIRE, Pres. GEORGETOWN CLASSICAL AND MATH- EMATICAL ACADEMY The duties of this Institution wa be resumed September 7th, 13 +t ia P.A. BOWEN. Principal. iv 7-2awt KS. BELL’S SEMINARY FOR YOU M LADIES. von Corner of L and lth streets, The next session of this Institution will commence on the Ist of September, 1857. Competent and efhcient Professors will, as hereto- fore, be engaged in every cw pee Furthe: culars ned by appl: theSeminary. ars ome sual aksese FEMALE ENGLISH AND FRENCH COL- LEGIATE INSTITUTE, No, 182 I street, Gadsby’s Row, mear corner Penn. avenwe and 2ist Street, Washington, D.C. Hiram Coxson, Fresnel, in charge of Euglish and lassical Departmen’ M’'m. © » Teacher of French, Spanish, and German, Drawing nting. M’ll. MatHi.os Ewiiie RouLin, Assistant Teach- erof French. ‘The Duties of this Institute will be resumed on Monday, the 7th of September, 1877, ‘he 0 study embraces all the branches of a liberal E: and Fre, Sducation. : In the English Department.which ix under the im- ma ‘iate direction of the Principal, special attention is given to the Mathematics, English Grammar, Elocution,and the critical reading of classical authors in English Literature. ELocurtiox is taught both asa science and an art. The Principal having devoted a number of years to S careful study of the lguoerpays of the voiee'and its physical mechanistn, is enabled to impart definite and tatelligibie instruction upon the subject. The advantages afforded for acquiring a practical knowledge of the French innguage are not surpassed wy those of any other Institution in the country. *me. Corson and her sister, M'lle. Roiliu, are Parisians by birth, and the: ructions and general Intercourse wilh the pupils carried 01 clusive- ly through the medium of French. There are also connectea with the Institution a large number of yonng ladies who speak the language with fluency. For Terms, References. &c., see circulars, whioh can be obtained at the Book and Music Stores, and of the Principal. Rotiix Corso A ciass of little girls wil! be formed, who will re- ceive careful instruction in English Reading and Spelling, and the elements of French. Terms, per session of 5 months. .___. .._____ @15. ‘Without Freneh.... 10, au %-Im GELECT FAMILY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG ¥ SNCH, LADIES, ENGLISH AND FRENC No. 309 F street, Washington, D.C. Principal, DONALD MACLOED, A. M., Univer- sity of Glasgow, formerly Head Master of Ravens- croft College and Ashwood School, and Profer: of Eherorie aud Belles Lettres inthe Columbia nstitute. This School will be opened on the second Monday of September next, for the reception of a limited number of Boarding Pupilsand Day Scholars, who will be treated, inall respects, as members of the Principal’s family. ‘The design is to offer to young ladies froin a distance all that is included inthe name of “Home,” and to extend tothe Day Scholars the advantazes of Home influence. The Sessions will begin on the second Morday of September and first Monday of February, in each year. The vacations wili extend through the months rs f July and August. Circulars containing full information may be ob- tained st the principal bookstores, and will be for- warded by mail, to any address, on application, au 3-tf SELEcT SCHOOL FOR BOYS. GEO. W. DORRANCE, formerly one of the Principals of the Central Academy, has opened a Select Schools for Boys, on C street, between 6th and 432, No. 361. Number limited to twenty-five. For terms inquire at the School Room. se 8-eolm = = CULPEPER MILITARY INSTITUTE, J Near Cutpeper Court Hovss. Va. ‘The second session of this school will commence on the Ist day of September, 1857. A graduate of the University of Virginia, adopting the mode in- struction pursued in that institution, will have charge of the departments of Ancient and Modern Languages ; while a graduate of the V. M. Institute, who has had cousiderable experience in teaching, will give instruction in Mathematie: tural Phi- losophy, Chemistry, and lower English branches, ‘The course of studies will be as follows: PREPARATORY Crass. Spelling, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic. Geogra- hy, Grammar, History, Algebra, Latin Grammar, jreek Grammar. Tutrp Crass, . . . Mathematics, English Grainmar, Arithmetic, His- tory, Latin, Greek, French. SEconp CLass. Mathematics, Natural Philosophy. Chemistry, History, Latin. Greek, French, Spanish. First Cia Mathematios, Natural and Chemistry. Geology, English Literature, Eng ish Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Infantry and’ Artillery ‘Vacties, Geography, History, Latin, Greek, French, Spanish. is ery Student on entering will be subjected toa careful exa 1, and will then be assigned to at class to Wich his proficiency entities him ; and ne will be allowed to pass toa higher class un he gives evidence of a thorough knowledge of the subjects contained in the preceding. ‘The discipline will be necoszarily rigid, but the comfort and convemence 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, $18”. Payments semi-annually in advan For recommendatic od further particulars, a circulars. CHARLES E. LIGHTFOOT, V.M.L, Superintendent and Instructor in Mathematics and Natural Sciences. J. W. GILLESPIE, University of Va., Instructor in Ancient and Modern Languages. RErERENCES. We have the privilege of referring to the following: Faculty of Virginia Military Institute. Gen. William H. Richardson, Richmond City, Prof. Maupin, University of Virgina, rof. Harrison, do idersleeve, do pre x rps Vere, do rof. MeGuffy, io Pi cian Minor, Williamand Mary College, hn poradas, a sville, t ral Philosophy, James Barbour, Col. Wm. B. Taliaferro. W.D. Wallach, Esq., W ashington City, . Geo, Cooke, io The Citizens « CPENTRAL Ac: Cc Corner of E and Tenth streets, The exercises of this Institution will ecmmence Se tember ite The number of students as limited, a will receive particular attention. “au 2-Im CHANT, Prin. D.C. ADEMY OF Ic, Z Wasnixcto C. Corner of lith 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, wili, as heretofore, meet on Monday and Thursday, at 3 o’elock p. m. ® Junior Classes, Tuesday and Friday, at 9 o’clock a.m. 5 Gesemena Ces Tuesday and Friday even- ings, from 6 ti 0" : lementary Classes for Beginners, Tuesday and Thursday, from2till6 o'clock. ‘Terms(these classes only) Five Dollars for 3) lessons. The principles upon which this Institution are founded are precisely thoes of the Roval Academy, London, and the Conservatoires of Paris and Milan. Public Weekly Lectures are given in which the upils take part. puPprineipal..... F. NICHOLLS CROUCH, ‘ne Composer. 10 Hours of Business and Consultation at the Hall of the Academy daily, from #2 to 1 o’clock, or thronzh the post and musi M ION HARLAND’S NEW BOOK.— de.” by Marion Harland, author of “ Alone, je Hiduen Path,” &c. Price $1.25. Nothing need be said to awaken an interest in & new book by this charming authorees. ‘orty. thousand copies of her “* Alone’ and “Hi Path” have been sold by her American publi: and the demand at present as meyer — on r asever, In Europe they have met w reater success. No other Amevions authoress has yet been honored republication inthe Leipsic edition of standard merican authors. Ti ie who cmp hye 4 the advance sheets of “ Mons Side’ opinion that it 18 superior to both of M nev land’s former productions im interest, style, populartact. It is fuil of incident of an exciting bature, while the plot is better and more systemati- eally arranged. Just received, and for sgleat AURY’S Bookstore, ot TAYLOR © MAURY neu trest. UNDER BROWNS’ HOTEL. 370 “ius opening & lendid assortment of immer READY-MADE CLOTHIN Ser at URNISHING GOODS of the iar heise JONAS P, LEVY. THE WEEKLY STAR. By rote mt in toms poland — opin t Fovertably gontalne the has made VENING St, 80 generally throughout the country Pe ed copies (in paper. proce THR EE CEN ) can be the issue red the ea eEt ho Sot as agents will be allowed rm " Dentistry, &o. RPEPHEN BAILY, No. 196 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, ree doors Srom lath Street, . BAILY begs leave to iio negaaaa tte Orr: seen at ai! hours, at his office, located as, patients, he bas treated fully, will enable him to surmount cient. scientific or otherwise, relating to the Teeth. His own experience confirming ta emer fg men eminent in the profession, and especially and J. and F. iy, has led bim, long ey todis- ecard ali mereunal ions for } Teeth, also all Enameis, Gutta Percha, India Ru! . e- ments for the construction of Continuous Teeth. and that Porcelian, mounted on Gold Pi is the only reliable substance that can be worn in the Mouth, a8 WAS most conclusively shown by the last American Dental Convention. nym ip he fiatters himseif from hie long resi- fesee ta hievarsen Wanttet eae ns ae n ae Teen ren * friends an leave to refer them to the following TESTIMONIALS: ee of Epiphany of is city. Dr. SterHen Bau.x: Dear Sir—I desire to ex: my esteem for you personally,and my confidence ou asa superior dentist. The operations executed een highly satisfactory. 1 that you may receive the patronage from my fri and the public that your skill am, ae vw Washington, Aug. 25, 1858, J. W. FRENCH, From one of the oldest firms in Baltimore, Messrs, i: Cotman & Co. Having ovpioy dr. Stephen Baily, Surgeon Den tist, of Washington city, to execute for me an im- portant and difhcult piece of work, which he did to my entire satisfaction, and in view of the fact that one of the most distinguished members of the Dental College of Baltimore, fuiled, after repeated trials, to perform the saine work satisfactorily, it aves ime try pleasure to express my entire confidence ch I skill. ‘HARMANN BOGGS. hi of ffimore, Jan. iz, laf. HARALA Extract froms note received from the late Hon. John M. Clayton, EWS Aug. 19, 1856, Raper ied ink made for Tie wore admire poth- = er N° FON M. CLAYTON. To those that seek relief from the maladies of the teeth, | can cheerfully recommend Dr. 8. Baily as a superior Dentist: he made a co of poroelian teeth for one of my iv. and plugged several teeth for myself, and the work eee Sige years. ERT TT. 5 of the Va. Conf. of the M. E. Church South. e undersigned, having had occasion. ourselves of the professional skiil of Dr. Surgeon Dentist of this city, or having been cogniz. ant of his operations on our families or frends, take measure ane ng nt oman oe artistic skill, as well as of the uniformly satisfactory manner in which (hs performs the most delicate and difficult Operations in Dental Surgery. ae wavenpectees re- commend him to the conhdence and patronage of the public, of which we consider him eminent: hy aouas 8 Wate HoMAS MILLER B.S. Bonrer, M. D. of G orcetown, D. N.S. Lincon, M. D.. of Washington. D, C. Jos. H. Brapiey, of Washington, Ps c. Georce Watton, E: vernor of Florida, Water Lenox, F: of Washington, Heyy Batowis, U. Office, ©.C. Wiest, Principal feb 2 tf D®; VILLARD, DENTIST, LATE OF CHI- CaGo, would respectfully inform the cit- izens of the District and vicinity, that hav-' ing located himself in Washington, he is now pre; = os pasar a coon in his profes- s10n. mos' roved sty tice, No. =, Fenn. avenue, sdjoining Geutier’s jan 20 ly HE IMPROVED SETS OF TEETE. M. LOOMIS, M. D., the inventor and patentee of “Loomis’ Mineral Plate Teeth,” i < —] BI uw! ant ju is Improvement i: Diersice wrcugeees oe umseif in ashi On. iy rniaprovement for Sta of Teeth eoneata shit, ‘one piece ALi niece mini "oneal is aood td their construction, and they galvanic action and metalic taste. joints to become filled with moisture or particles of food, hence they are pure and clean. They von} stronger. less o. pf | far, paste eATANCE. One Thousand Dollars toany one who will produ similar work of art to equal mine in purity, beau! durability, artistic excellence or any requis! “ane ‘k responsibly warranted. ‘wor! . es avenue, between ith and 12th streets. Bp is-ly Watches, Jewelry, &c. LOCKS! CLOCKS !! CLOCKS '" ‘A good BRASS CLOCK for $1. [have just re- ceived and epened all the new style Clocks. from $1 up to $25. The trade supplied as usun!) at wholesale prices. Also, Clock Ma terials, such as Cords, Keys, Balls. Hands, Wires, Oils, &e., at the Clock and Wateh Store of J. ROBINSON, 90, opposite Browns’ hotel, au 21-2m Sign Large Gilt Watoh. SOLD AND SILVER WATCH jt WEL- GORENG ‘CY ARTIC FAN wf . T have just recerved another addition to my stock of Gold and Silver WATCHES, of the best makers in Europe. Also, Gold Chains of every style nnd price, Jowsiy in sete and sin gle pieces, Perfumery and Fancy Articles, Silver plated Baskets, Spoons Castor & c. 349, opposite Browns’ hotel, REPAIRING done in the ber N. B.—WATCH PAIRING done in ti ss a skilful Watchmaker, and wai aU W.> EICHLER . 5 SEVENTH STREET, between 28 B streets, west ade, PRAC- TICAL WATCHMAKER, keeps constant) on hi a fine assortment of WATCHES JEWELRY. ap Ween ATCHES, JEWELRY, AND SILVER WARE. I have just received a new supply of FINE WATCHES, GOLD CHALNS, anda @ assort ment of RICH JEWELRY. of every description, which makes my stock at the present time one the saost com ann ia thn ite. WES ; ave just finished (on the premises) a very large assortment of PURE SILVER WARE, amo: which may be founda SOLIDSI SA KET- TLE superior to anything before exhibited in this city,—the weight of which is 125 ounces, capacity 9 “Hotn citizens and strangers are ating ts aod EW JEWELRY AND WATCHES, H. O. HOOD has just returned from the North, and has brought ons fine lot of Fashionable Cameo, Coral, Mosaie, Brilliante, and Pisin GOLDJEWELRY, Also, 4 good assortment of fine GOLD and SILVER WATCHES, some very superior time keepers for ladies and gentiemens use. He hasalso on hand a great variety of STAN D- ARD SILVERWARE of his own make, warran- ted the best quality and will be sold vi low. Please call and examine goods and prices at No, 38 Penn, Av.., sign of the Large Spread E iy 10- Office and Streets. ee HINA, GLASS, AND EARTHEN WARE. R. H. MILLER, SON & CO., IMPORTERS, BR garg ts of thei two om re. tes from the English Potteries, Tra Tatock til the business season sats in. * He Mu a & Co. can assure their frends and customers that their stock shall be of the most. desirable description, and that their prices will com favorably with those of any dealers in their line in any other market in the United States. o cake ehetr : purchases an their line, WINDOW GLASS. - ‘hey have just received vias Antwerp and New york from the great manufactory of “Roux,” New Brussells,1140 boxes F rench W indow Glass of supe- rior quality and of different thicknesses, which they have imported under such circumstances as to enable them to offer & superior articie at very moderate ts ag ltt 3000 them - cement to FEET BEST QUALITY ITALIAN MARBLE SUAS POR. SALE Will to Tab T. sed{Sinter sinba at New York frees, por car Sounter wt e below fe iT prices. Cabinet ‘Makers. Plumbers, ead others please onll batere 5; yi e the north, x z 5 rble Yi . the Union Office, Penn. ave, ea Bein Ae OPPO, Feet) SPECIAL NOTICE TO SPORTSMEN. won! larattention to Du Pont’a Ne GUNPOWDER. which for strencth, clean , ginging. and ev an 5:f Nes Hith street. Georgetown, D.C. _susy-tf No. 3 High street. Georgetown. D.C._ SN Baka trek met & rf on in ee