Evening Star Newspaper, September 21, 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 subsoribers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Axents ; papers served in packages at 373¢ cents per month. To mail subscribers the subscription price is THRBE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS 8 year im advanes, TWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less than three months at thé rate of 123 centsa week. IGP’SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. VOL. X. Eben + 1g Star. WASHINGTON, D. C., MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1857. NO. 1,458. 2 JENK’'S WHISKERS. Sol. Smith, in his “‘ Recollections,”’ tells the following rich ‘an: There lived in Macon, a dandified individual, whom we will call Jenks. This individual had a tolerably favorable opinion of his own per- sonal appearance, His fingers were hoo with rings, his shirt bosom was decked with a magnificent breastpin; coat, hat, vest and boots were made exactly to fit, he wore kid gloves of remarkable whiteness; hia hair was oiled and dressed in the latest and best style; and, to complete his killing appearance, he sported an enormous pair of real whiskers! Of these whiskers Jenks was as proud as a young cat is of her tail when she first discovers she has one I was sitting one day in a broker's office, when Jenks came in to inquire the price of ex- change on New York. He was invited to sit down, and a cigar offered him. Conversation turning on the subject of buying and selling stocks, a remark was made by a gentleman present, that he thought no person should sell out steck in such-and-such a bank at that time, as it must get better in a few days. “I will sell anything I've got, if I ean make anything on it,”’ replied Jenks. * Oh, no,”* replied one, “ not any thing; you wouldn't sell your whiskers'’ A loud laugh followed this chance remark. Jenks immediately answered: “I would—but who would want them? Any eS making the purchase would lose money »y the operation, I'm thinking.”’ “*Well,”’ I observed, “I would te willing to take the speculation, if the price could be made reasonable.’’ “Ob, D'll sell ’em cheap,” answered Jonks, winking at the genUemen present. * What do you call cheap?” I inquired. “I'll eell "em for fifty dollars,’* Jenks an- swered, puffing forth a cloud of smoke across the counter, and repeating the wink. “Woll, that fs cheap; and you'll ell your bespeseset for fifty dollars?’ “I will.” * Both of them?”’ “* Both of them.”? “I'll take them! Whencan I have them?” ** Any time you choose to call for them.” “Very well—they're mine. I think I sball double iny money on them at least.”” I took a bill of sale as follows : “* Received of Sol. Smith, fifty dollars in fall for my crop of whiskers to be worn and taken care of by me, and delivered to him when called for. J. Jess.” The sum of fifty dollars was paid, and Jenks left the broker's office in high glee, flourishing five Central Bank X’s, and teiling all his ac- quatntances of the great bargain he had made in the sale of his whiskers. The broker and his friends laughed at me for _ being taken in so nicely. “‘ Never mind,” said 1, « let those laugh that win; I'll make a pro- fit out of those whiskers, depend on it.” | _ For a week after this, whenever I met Jenks, ; he asked me when I intended to call for my whiskers. ~ P'l let you know when I want them,” was always my answer. Take good care of them— oil them occasionally ; I shall call for them one of these days.”’ A splendid ball was to be given. I ascer- tained that Jenks was to be one of the mana- gers—he being a great ladies’ man, (on account of his whiskers, I suppose,) and it oceurred to me that before the ball took place I might as well call for my whiskers. One morning I met Jenks in a barber's shop. Ile was adonizing before a large mirror, and combing y my whiskers at a devil of a rate. “‘ Ah! there you are old fellow,”’ said he, speaking to my reflection through the glass. “ Come for your whiskers, I suppose ?"” “ Oh, no burry,”’ I replied, as [ sat down for a shave. “‘ Always ready, you know,” he answered, giving a final tie to his cravat. j “Come to think of it,” I said musingly, as the barber began to put the lather on my face, “ perhaps now would be as good a time as ano- ther; you may sit down, and let the barber try his hand at the whiskers.”’ “You could'nt wait until to-morrow, could you?” he asked, hesitatingly. There’s a ball to-night you know—— “To be sure there is, and I think you ought to go with a clean face; at all events, I don’t see any reason why you should expect to wear my whiskers to that ball; so sit down. He rather sulkily obeyed, and in a few mo- ments his cheeks were in a perfect foam of lath- er. The barber flourished his razor, and was about to commence operations when I suddenly changed - mind.” Stop. Mr. Barber,”’ I said; “you need’nt ebave off those whiskers just yet.”’ So he qui- etly put up his razor, while Jenka, starte up from the chair in something very much resem- = & passion. ~ This is trifling.”’ he exclaimed. “ you have claimed your whiskers—take them.”’ os i ee —— has a right to do ashe pleases with his own property,’’ I remark: and left Jenks washing poy = = At dinner that day, the conversation turned upon the whisker affair. It seems the whole town had got wind of it, and Jenks could not walk the street without the remark being con- tinually made by the boys— There goes the man with old Sol’s whiskers!" And they had grown to an immense size, for he dared not trim them. In short, I became convinced that Jenks was waiting very impatiently for me to assert my rights in the property he happened that sev eral of the party were sitting opposite me at dinner, who were present wheu this singular bargain was made, and they all urged me to take the whiskers that very day, and thus com- pel Jenks to go to the ball whiskerless, or stay athome. I agreed with them it was about time to reap my crop, aad promised that if they all would meet me at the broker’s shop where the purchase had been made I would make a call on Jenks that evening after he had dressed for the ball. All promised to be present at the proposed shaving operation iu the broker s of- fice, and I sent for Jenks and the barber. On the appearance of Jenks, it was evident he was much vexed at the sudden call upon him, and his vexation was certainly not lessened when he #aw the broker's office was filled to overflowing by spectators anxious to behold the barbarous proceeding. ‘Come, be in a hurry,” he said, as he took a seat, and leaned his head against the counter for support, “I can’t stay here long; several i waiting for me to escort them to the “ True, very true—you are one of the man- re—I revollect. Mr. Barber, don’t detain je gentleman—go to work at once.”’ The lathering was soon over, and with about three strokes of the razor, une side of his face was deprived of its ornament. “Come, come,”’ said Jenks, “ push ahead— there is no time to be lost—let the gentleman have his whiskers—he is impatient.”’ “Not at all,’ [ replied, coolly, “ I’m in no sort of a burry myself—and now [ think of it, as your time must be precious at this particu- | lar time, several ladies being in waiting for you to escort them to the ball, believe (U1 not take the other whisker to-night.” A loud laugh from the by-standers, and a glance in the mirror, caused Jenks to open his eyes to the ludicrous appearance he cut with a single whisker, and he began to inaist upon my taking the whole of my property! But ail wouldn’t do. I had aright to take it when I chose; I was not obliged to take all at once; and I chose to take but half at that particular period—indeed I intimated to him very plainly that L was not guing to be a very hard credi- tor; and that if he ~ behaved himself,’ per- haps I should never call for the balance of what he owed me! When Jenks became convinced I was deter- mined not to take the remaining whisker, he began, amidst the loudsy expressed mirth of the crowd to propose terms of compromise—first offering me tem dollars, then twenty, th ty, forty—fifty' to take off the remaining whisker. Teaid firmly, “My dear sir, there is no use talking ; I insist on your wearing that whisker for me for a month or two.”’ “ What will you take for the whiskers?” he at length asked, ‘‘ Won't you sell them back to me ? “Ah,” replied I, “ now you begin to talk as a business man should. Yes, I Songue them on speculation—I’ll sell them, if I can obtain & good price.”” *: What is your price ?”” “One hundred dollars—must double my money ?*’ “Nothing less?” “Not a farthing less—and Im not anxious to sell even at that price.”’ “ Well, Cll take them,” he groaned, ‘‘there’s your money, and here barber, shave off this d—d infernal whisker in less than no time—I shall be late at the ball.” HERR DRIESBA AND HIS LION. The Galena (LIl.) Courier publishes a letter from & correspondent in Potosi, Wis., who says : “Tired of itinerant and Benedick life, about three years since, the Herr took to him- self one of the most intelligent and amiable of the Buckeye daughters, and removed to this place, whero he had purchased himself a beau- tifal farm, and where he has retired to culti- vate the earth and make for himself a pleasant home.”” Since then the Lion Tamer has visited Du- buque; and the editor of the Express of that city gives the following interesting recognition: “Last evening we, with two companions, walked up street with a very worthy farmer from within one mile of Potosi, Wisconsin, who talked about his ‘ pigs, geese, and ducks,’ and with what success he tilted his farm. As an instance of his successful till he stated that he sold the product from fifty feet square of his farm, of which he kept an account, for forty- three dollars. Hence it may be seen that this farmer, Herr Driesbach, has some akill as well as pride in his farming. Our chief object in taking this walk was that the Herr desired us to witness a meeting between himself and old pets of the menagerie, which he had not seen for more than a year, and which, of course, we Were most anxious to witness, to see whether time, travel and change had obliterated from their recollections their old master. On enter- ing the canvass, which was before the audience began to collect, Herr desired us to stand be- fore the cage of the Bengal tiger, he remaining at the door the while. This tiger, from some old sore, had just as old a grudge against him, and days of yore managed to give a marked demonstration of the fact. Thjp cage was se- lected for the first test of recognition. While we were stationed immediately in front, Herr came sauntering ee carelessly, habited in a farmer’s costume, and as he neared the cage the tiger’s eyes began to glisten with great brilliancy as they bore directly upon him, and at the same time, alow guttural growl began to raise in his throat, which burst out into a ferocious howl as he leaped at the bars to get at him when he jaand ky. This experiment was tried several times with the same result, and when at leagth Herr spoke to him, his rage koew no bounds, leaping at the bars, he dashed his paws out to tear him, and only ceased when his old master walked out of his sight. “ The next place we were desired to remove to was the large containing a large lion, two leopards and a lioness. We mention them thus as itis the order in which they stand in the cage, it being divided into apartments. As Herr approached this cage the lioness caught sight of him, and her eyes beamed with pleas- ure, while her tail wagged a glad recognition. On his coming up to her she appeared frantic with joy, and when he spoke to her and pre- sented his face to the cage, she kissed him, and placed her paw in his hand with all the air of an intense satisfaction. ‘Indeed, while he was in her presence, she did not know how to control herself, but would lick his hands while he attempted to pat her, roll over, reach out her paws to him and press her nose between the bars as though she would like to have had a closer presence. While Herr was talleing to the lioness, the old lion in the other end of the cage began to get jealous and grumbled, for he, too, had recognized his old friend. Herr said to him, ‘ Billy, getting jealous?’ and then walked up to him, when the creature crowded against the bars to get closer to him if it were possible, and kissed his face and licked his hands with as great demonstra- tions of delight as theother. The leopards, too, in the same cage knew their old master, and watched him as they lay with their noses close to the bars with evident pleasure, and seemed highly pleased as he spoke to them. Tae Britisn War is Cuixa.—The London Times of the 2d has an article on China, in which it urges that the British Minister, Lord Elgin, while waiting for the return of the troops sent to India, should pay the Emperor of China a visit. It does not expect much from the at- tempt: but, if it suceeeds, then the attention of the Chinese Court will have been challenged expressly tothe point of dispute, so that the dilemma will be necessary, either that the Court will come to terms, in which case the English will have a satisfactory conclusion of the whole affair without any fighting, or that it will refuse to come to terms, in which case England will have additional strength and clearness given to its line as belligerents. If, after every reason- able attempt to ae Smee its necessity, war be- comes necessary, the British Government, it ar- gues, should go to war in what it calls the or- thodox way, rather than to assume the right to chastise Canton only. The war should not be against Yeh merely, but against the Emperor of China himself. Axprew Jackson, Jr., is the son of Mr. James Donelson, who was a brother of the wife of General Jackson. Another brother, Mr. Win. Donelson, now living in Philadelphia, was born at the same time, that is to say, Wm. Donelson and the so-ealled “Andrew Jackson, Jr.,’’ are twins. When the twins were two days old—as General Jackson and his wife bad no childre they took one of them and adopted itas their own child naming it ‘Andrew Jackson, Jr-”? The “Andrew Jackson Jr.,”’ grew up as the child of the General and his wife. He has often been confused with Andrew Jackson Donelson. The latter is his cousin. Mr. Jackson has three children—twosons and one daughter. The oldest, Samuel Jackson, is living on a plantation in Louisiana, not far from New-Orleans. The other son, named the after father, is a student at the Military Academy at West Point. The daughter is married to John M. Lawrence, and lives with her husband near the Hermitage. Dumrsouxpgerixa.—A man of unblemished character was a condidate for a large consti- tuency, and the following means were used to get rid of him:—At a iarge public meet- ing, an elector got up and said, “{ demand the exercise of my right to ask that candi- date a question. ill be answer me Yes or No, like an honest man?’? “Undoubtedly [ will.’ A most incautious promise, as the reader will guess. “Well, then,’’ said the elector, “LT ask the gentleman, Who killed his Washer- woman?’ What was the poor man to say” What yes or no could answer the question? He hesitated—he stammered—the meeting was against him—he was hustled out of the rvom, and to this day he lubors under the grave imputation, in many people's minds, of having feloniousiy accelerated the death of some un- fortunate and ill-used washerwoman. Prvexy.—An exchange states that while the brig Governor Anderson was laying in Tampa Bay, Florida, lately ber commander, Capt Sim- kins, took the yellow fever. He was down with it on Monday. On the Tuesday following he was attacked with Asiatic cholera. The next day, Wednesday, he was dangerously ili with small-pox, and on Thursday he transacted business in Tampa City and prepared his vessel for sea. . ee Cupt Simking will do. He is “some,” if not more. A fellow that will not surrender to yel- low fever, cholera, the small-pox, and the com- mand of a brig combined, deserves to be men- tioned in the catalogue of heroes. Simkins for ever! FOR RENT AND SALE. OR RENT.—The three-story BRICK HOUSE. situated on '5th street, opposite the new exten- sion of the Treasury eee and within a step of Penn.avenue and Willards’ Hotel. The house contains 10 good rooma, besides store room and vaults for fuel. The location ts one of the best in the city fora professional gentleman or a business stand. Apply, on the premises, No. 474. au 17-tOot:* | RM FOR SALEW—A piece of fine LAND on ock Creek, in Montgomery county, Md., six miles from th hts of Georgetown, adcining the lands of Mes: ath Wood, Bestor, Nowles, Bohrer, and Hawkins, li2%acres. A beautiful loca tion ; jally improved; new house ; 1S acres rich creek hottom, and some fine yellow-pine timber, It ean be divided, if desired. Cal see the premi- ses those who desire to pur je4-tf SOR RENT—A modern built HOUSE, contain- ing 12 rooms, comfortably furnished, ina delight- fuland airy location, fronting one of the public res- ervations, and commanding an extensive view ef the city, the river, and Georgetown. It has gas through- out; water and bath-room. ‘Toa careful tenant the Tent will be moderate, Inquire at 4041 street ond door from 12th street. jea RN CONFECT ERY FOR SALE. ‘This well known and popuiar establishment i: now offered for Sale, thus presenting @ rare opportu- goud Confeetioner to enter mto a safe and nity fora business. Possession can be had ist No profitable vember. ‘The three-story Brick House, now oeen- pied as above, is offered at private sale, or will be rented or leased ax may bedesired. For particuiars inquire on the premises, No. 84 Bridge street. Georsetown, D. C., or to WM, BR IDGES, 313 West Baltimore street, Baltimore. au 27-t! a OR SALE.—A FARM of about 100 acres, in Montgomery county, Md.,ten miles fform Wash- ington, on the Colesville road, improved with a Brick Dwelling, a log barn and stable, and a fine urch- ard of choice fruit. A part is sct with clover, and the whole well fenced. A bargain may be obtnined if early applied for, or would exchange for ot prop- erty. H. N. LANSDALE, Agent, No. 564 M stroet, au 25-Im* or through the City Post Office. ror SAI,E.—My RESIDENCE onthe corner o! New Jersey avenue and C street south, Capitol Hill, fronting oa the avenue 162 feet 9 inches, and on C stroet south 206 feet 1] inches, aud containing nearly H,000 square feet. mays-tf WF. PHILLIPS. - FURST ND. HOUSE-FURNISHING GOODS A'T REDUCED PRICES.—Tho sub- scriber, intending to devote his attention exclusive- ly to the Auction and Commission and Real Estate business, offers for sale his extensive stock of Furn- iture and House Furnishing Goods at greatly re- duced prices, for cash or satifactoniy endorsed notes. . C. Me UIRE au 4-eolm Auction and Commission Merchant. JOR RENT—The two comfortable and conveni- ent BRICK HOUSES on Fayette street, ad- joining the Convent,are now undergoing complete re- Frits and will be for rent on the sthof Auguat. The ouses are very desirable, particularly to parcats having children to educate. Apply to JOHN L. KIDWELL, High street, Georgetown. jy 2- VALUABLE FAKM FOR SALE.— sale A FARM of 543 acres, in pener ty. Virginia, one mile from Mitchell’s Stationon the Aiexandria and Orange Railroad. The not! is tiatue rally excellent, and may economically and easily be improved, so that it will produce as fine crops as are grown any where in the United States ; 115 acres in heavy timber, much of it suitable for Cie uunber, 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 emall repairs, may be made comfortable for the residence of afamily The piuce is weil watered, and embraces every desirable convenience. As one of the joint owners of this Farm now resides in the West, and ts determined to sell it, it will be solda great bargain,on very accommodating terms. erso disposed to purchase may ingnire for fur- culars to W. D. WALLACH, editor of the Star, Washington City, who knows the prem ises y 8-1 KINDS AND SI7 OF COAL, Now on hand, and to arrive— RED ASH, WHITE ASH, and GRAY ASH ANTHRACITE COAL, Cumberland Lump, Run of Mine, and fine, Frcioohar ya in Any quantity, from one bushel to one jonsand. ether with a well selected stock of WOOD, ie, 2.240 ibs. of coal to the ton in all cases. or sale onthe most hay lag 2 ep hay andat the .owest market prices, by F.L. MOORE, No, 481 Sth street, west sida, se 12-e06t between D and E. OHN T. GIVEN & CO., YHOLESALS AND ReTAI. DEALERS IN COAL AND WOOD, x S. W. cor. af Cand \4th sts..near Canal Brides. Always on hand, (of prime quality,) a large stock Momo and the various sizes and kinds of “Fair ‘dealing may be relied on inall cases. Orders solicited. au 22-eolm OAL! COAL! CUAL: 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, Alsu,agood supply of WOOD, at No. 475 10th rest, between D and E streets, and Potomac ridge. Coal 2,240 ths. to the ton. = au |l-2awiw J.8. HARVEY & CO. CUMBERLAND COAL, Orders will be received for cargoes, half corrces, and quarter cargoes of the best quality CUMBER- LAND COAL, in lump, or the runof the mines, at the very lowest cash prices. . . JONAS P, LEVY, Wine, Liquor, and Grocery, Store, su20-tf No. 564 12th street. corner of B street UMBERLAND COAL,—Now discharging, 100 tons Cumberland Coal. CASTLEMAN & BRO., 27 corner fthand BR ‘ational hotel. ILCOUOTHS. Having effected an arrangement by which we will now be enabled to store a much larger and more varied stock of OILCLOTHS than hitherto, we now have the pleasure of announci hat we are supplied with anassortment of O:leloths, from which tho inost fastidious taste may be sui We have in store, which have just been received, 0 sheets, in widths from !2 to 24 feet wide, all the designs and colors in the latest productions and highest style of @rt,to wit: In elegant designs, representing rich velvet Car- petings In elogant designs. representing oxk and maple panels Do. do, antique and Italian fresco Do. do. — encaustic tileing Do. oO, Mosticpave . Oe do, flowered fxee, called {ehintz colors, From all of which we are prepared to furnish for any mized room, hall, or passage. ‘To eave trouble, we havea man who will be sent atany hourim the City or Georgetewn and take accurate diagrams, by which the oilcloths soid will fit. Algo, An extensive and elegant stock of Table and Stur Gilcloths, aad Oilcloth Table Covers, in cen- tres and borders; the colors of which are eutirely new and in great variety, all at unusually low rices. ie Also, an extensive stock of elegant ‘Transparent Shades, for windows, some in green and gold, crium- son and gold, blue and gold, and ruby aud old.‘ colorsun these represent velvet most securatel: Also, a great variety inall gilt borders, and indark tints and pretty mellow colors, for dark the lightinehambers. Withall the necessary tures for hanging and working shades. we 14-Sw CLAGETT & DODSON, y: ATTENTION! GEO. H. VARNELL, HOUSE, SIGN, AND FANCY PAINTER, No. 51 Louimana avenue, north side, between 6th an treets, Respectfully calix the attention of the public to the fact that he gets “2 Sign and Fauey wo k cheap- erand ins neater style than can be produced else- wherein the District. Having constantly engaged the services of two No.1 Sign writers, he is prepared NITION! to fill ail orders in his line with promptness des- patch. A variety of samples can be seen at my em- porium—Sign of the Large Eagle. se 16-5t UNTING PARK TROTTING COURSE, Al the south end of the Long Bridee. The Poppers of this new,complete and elegant e@ Course take pleasure in being able to say that their arrangements are al! com- plete, and that their track is now open’ to the public. In s!l its arrangements it 18 unsurpassed in the United States, offering as many advantages for the trial of speed as any other Amer- ican ‘Frotting Course, Itis precisely a mile in cir- cuinference, fifty feet wide, grad id prepared with care and judgment, and is in pe t order, ‘he House conneeted with it, too, nesur, in its comforts and acoommodations, and for the lux uri iways to be obtained there. ‘The public may rely on it that, under any and all circumstances, good order will be maintained and enforced nios the premises. au 12-2m ri SALE.—A weil broke MULE, four years Fl conte end aound. Wilt make aye” good cart Mule. Can bese et T'S Union Hotei Stables, Georgetown. Se ls-twF finger to gee RRNA ET Cont es t fnotu’ i sAS- SES! and all otherkinds of PORTRAIT and PIC- Ten F FRAMES, opposite Kirkwood House, may 6-ly = Pianos, &c. _ AR D. CHANCE RARE WITH E HOSE WHO WIS A PIANO FORTE.—I havo now in stor the following great bar, 2 Two superb Pianos, Tour round corners, rosewood fees, seven octaves. used only afew months. | willsell themat $125 less than their price seven months since, A beautiful seven octave Rosewood Piano, iron frame, round corners, fur $20. The above Pianos are sold for no frult, but be- longed to families who have removed to the west, aud left them with us to be eold ‘They are really and truly great bargains. We are prepared to give ® written guarantee with them, and wiil,at any fu- ture day, exchange, if parties are not satisfied. Also, a fine second-hand Piano of Hallet & Davis’ = for $200, used but eighteen months, and cost Also. two second-hand Chickering’s for $175 each, at the Great Piano Warerooms of JOHN F. ELLIS, auld 9%6 Penn. ave.. bet. 9th and ivth streets. W G.METZEROTT has now on * assoriment of PIANOFORTES, « — by Rosenkranz, Bacon & Raven.and Wier ye Miller, Also, seve:ni seoond hand Pianos* which he will sell for cash, or on monthly payments, Pianos and Melodeons from $45 to S15). One sec- ond-hand Melodeon for $20, Fionnofortes for rent. Tuning by Mr. Rebine. au y G. METZEROTT, of the Music Depot, © corner of Ith street and Penn. vente, wil shortly open his new ware EPA rooms, under Carusi’s Saloon, where he* willkesp on hand the largest stock of Pianos and Melodeons inthe District. Pranofortes for rent, A large assortment of second hand Pianos for sale at the m s ble terms. se 12 Go a EMIUN 40 FORTES. WILLIAM KNABE, (Senior partner in the late firm of Kyass, Garner & Co., Continues the manutacture snd sale of grand ang sqaee VIANO FORTES, ander the name of William Knabe & Co., at the oid aad, A Nos. 1, 3, 5 and 7 North Kutaw street op: posite the Eutaw House, Baltinora. They have also just opened a new Sales Room at No 27 Baitimore street, between Charics and Light streots, on the premises partly ecoupied by Mr Honry MoCatfery'as a musto store, where they will 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- o¢tave, some with double key-boards, double reeds, and stops to suit small churches, Being extensively engaged in the manufacture o Pianos, we will sell wholesale and retail, on the mos liberal terms, Our Pianos were awarded the highest. premium (sold medal) at the Fairs of the Marriand Institute two sucorssive years—October, 1835, and 1856—in op- position to fourteer and eighteen pianos from some of the best makers from New York, Boston and Bai timore. We were alsoawarded the first preminm.at the Industrial Exhibition held in Richmond, Vir gmin, 1855 and 1256. They have also been awarded the-h it premium (silver medal) at the Metro polutau Mechanics’ Fair for 1257. In addition to this we are in possession of testimo. ninls from the most distinguished professors and amateurs in the country, which can be seen at our warcrooms, 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 & privilege of exchange is granted within the first six months from the day of sale if the instruments do not five entire satisfaction. a Wholesale dealers will find it to their advantage to give usa call before purchasing. ianos exchanged, MOR Soo See hand a targe S. mar 6-1. iy JRENCH BOOKS. ; Memoires Du Marechal Richelieu, 1 vol., illus- trated ; $1.25. eet De L'Oeil-de-Beuf, 2 vols., illustrated; Memoires’ Du Cardinal Dubois, 1 vol. illustrated ; Memvires De La Belle Gabrielle, 1 vol., illustrated ; Moment Du Madame Du Barri, 1 vol., illustrated ; (Ruvres De Mollere, 1 vol., iliustrated ; #1.25. (Euvres Ne Regnard, | vol. illustrated: 62 cts (Euyres Do Comeille. 1 vol., illustrated; 65 cts. La Nouvelle Heloise par Rousseau, | vol.; illustra ted ; 50 cts. Gil Bias, 1 yol., illustrated ; 62 cts. Batailles De Napoleon, | vol., illustrated : 2 cts. Imported by 8017 FRANCK TAYLOR, 200 POUNDS WOOLLEN YARN _ just W hite, Gray, Black, and Fancy-colored Knitting len Yarn, Also in store, a full stock of Damask Table Linen, Napkins, Huckaback, and Ressian Shae ‘Toweling. Le Jardin Dew Plantes, | vol., illastrated; $1.25. opened. te and Blue mixed Knitting Cotton. 15 Im_corner 8th st., opposite Centre Market. NDOW GLAS8S.—sw boxes 10 by 15 French Window Giass, will be soldat one dollar and nty-five per box for cash, in lots of 14 .& full supply of large siza French € 2d, and Sd qualities, 4 by 3 Glass for hot- 10,8 by 12, 9 by 12, and fo by 12 R. HB. MILL Alexandria. Va. M* STOCK OF OTS AND SHOES IVE nbout the largest in this city at thi time, and having been purchased before the rise in Leather, can be sold at about 15 te er cent. less than goods purchased at t ime, Call and examine for yourselves, at x P., HOOVER'S, jell Tron Hall. Pa. ave. bet. Sth and (0th ate. HAs: SIDES, SHOULDERS, AND LARD. Just received, Hams, Sides, ané Shoulders, and Lard and fresii Putter; extra supasfine Flour; brown and white Sugars; Coffee, Rice, Soap, and Can‘ies, and Byrn; aad & general assortment of Family Groceries, Wines, and Liquors, by ae JONAS P. LEVY, iv tf No. 554 12th atreat. corner of RB sxtraet. GEN UNG EROGREEN GINGER — H GREEN GINGER received, and for sale by KING & BURCHELL, iva Vermont avenue and 15th rtreat, ‘UBA HONEY. . 4 The subscriber hat de it received. and for sale, ten tierces of chilled CU HONEY, at his Gro- gery and Provision Store, No. 554 12th street and Louisiana avenue. je ia tf JONAS P. LEVY. REPARE FOR COLD WEATHER! Ribbed and Plain Woollen Shirts ard Drawers; Merino and Cotton Half Hose, plain and ribbed; Buck Gloves and Buck Gauntlets; Sus-onders, Black S:lk Cravats, and Silk and Linen Cambrio Pocket Handkerchiefs, Customers may rely on qettiog, ood G s,and at the lowest prices. VM RO RILEY, se 15 Im corner 8th 8: centre Market. Ho™ E MADE CARRIAG We have now on hand, of our ownmanufneture, a fine a: iHT CAR ortment of L1G E RIAGES of latest and most approved styles, and warranted, in point of work- maaship and material, to be equal toany made in the United States. We repectfully solicit a eall from ciuzens and strangers to examine our work, 8s we are dete: d to let none surpass us, either 1 quality of our work or in low prices. We alac every kind of REPAIRING in a workma manner aud at reasonable prices, A rod Ganon tment Fe eee Carringes, which wil sold low for eash. 3 & PLACE, near the canal, PERUVIAN GUANO. P TIMELY ee TO FARM aim now prepared to make engagem strictly prime article of A No.l P&RUVIAN GUANO, baltimore inspection, at Baltimore rates, freight added, Having buta limited supply, farm- ers will consult their interest by engaging before any advance in price. I 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 4s suporior In quality T mdition, su com EDWARD P. SIMPSON, (Successor of Fitzhugh Coyle.) se102w Sign of the Golden Plough and Eagle. PALL AND WINTER GOODS, ‘am pieces rich Dark Cal ieces rich Dark Calicoes. 3) do. Blue and Orange Heavy Calicoes, for servants, =e 100 do. Manchester and Pacific Mills DeLaines, Rich eee handsome styles Merino and Valencia aids, £ Atwood, Arkwright, Lansdale, and New York Milla Shirtings, . Brown and Bleached Sheetings, of al! widths, Customers may rely on ote goed Goods, andat the lowest prices. ‘VM. LY. sei5im corner Sth st., opp tre Market. — I U PONT’S GUNPOW DE Tam all times seppies withall the various kinds of DU PONT’S GUNPOW DER, and am prepared to supply the same inany quantity to parties wanting, on the most favorable terms. W. ALBERT KING, Agent for the Disteist - foe oon) jo. street, mar I2-tf (IntelARtaten) Georeetown, D.O. i rooming tap Fat eet CLOT nS Re reoety: our eu 9 ’ > 2 A SIMERES, and VESTINGS, of five qualities, which we wie mats deed in the, vse) superior Lt ir thas a be at WALL & STEPHES Ree D street, bet ‘9th and 104! _e'6-lw Unt} Rearofour Old Stand, 4) UNDER BROWNS’ HOTE 370") ing n splendid. sasort ood en dome READY Soul Bi Oe Piling M ’ ——— GJEORGETOWN COLLEGE. — tudies will be resumed thi i Monday, the 7th of Septembor next, cattution on au zs im SP BAY MAGUIRE, Pre \EORGETOWN CLASSICAL AD ATH- G VEMATICAL ACADEMY > ATH The duties of this Iustitution will ve resumed September 7th. i . BOWEN. Principal. iv 7-2awtf MES BELL'S i Cea FOR YOUNG Corner of L and Voth streets. The next session of this Institution will commence on the Ist of September, Competent and efficient Professors will, as hereto- fore, be engaged in every department. T particulars can be obtained applying at nery ___ au2l-dt&eosw MALE, E SH_A? ATI TITUTE dsby’s Kow, near corner Penn. Street, Washington, D.C. wl,in charge of English and ts. ‘oKsON, Teacher of French, a man, Drawing and Painting. Ml, Matui pe x18 ROLutn, Assistant Toach- erol Freacn. The Duties cf this Institute will be resumed on uday, the 7th of September, 1657. The conrse of study embraces ail the branches of a liberal English and French Education. D FRENCH COL- p2nish, an hich is under the im- cipal, special attention themanea, English Grammar, ical reading o im The Principal having devoted a nun.ber of yearn to & careful study of the philosepny of the voiee'and its physica! mechanisro,is enabled to impart definite and igible instrnet: apes the sulyect. ages d for acquiring a practical knowledge of the French language are not xurpassed by those of any other Institation in the country. M'me. Corson and her sister, °. Parisians by birth, and thoir instr sand general intercourse with the pupil’ are carried on exclusive- ly through the medium of French. There are also connecte: with the Institution a large nun of yonne ladies who speak the language with fluency. For Terms, References. Xo., se ciroulars. which ean be obtained at the Book and Muaio Stores, and of the Principal. ce A ciass of little girls will be formed. who will re- refalinstreetion in lish Reading and and the sloments of 5 Terins, per session of 5 month Without Freneh. + s = j=} treet, Washing i L.D MACLOED, A. M.. Cuiver 'W, furinerly Head Master of Rayens- eand Ashwood School, and Professor and Belles Lettres inthe Columbia eity ute, School will be opened on th ner next, for the recep ! Boarding Pupils and Day pated, inal! respects, as m “s family ‘The desicn is t rio young cs from a distance all thatis included in the name me,” and toextend te the Day Scholars the ntazes of Home influence, The Seesions wil! begin on the second Morday of September and first Monday of February, in each year. The vacations will extend through the months of Jnly and Angust. Cireulars containing full information may be ob- tained at the principal booksteres, and will be for- wae mail, to any address, on application, au a-t ELECT SCHOOL FOR BOYs. s — GEO. W. DORRANC Pr als of the Central 4 Select Schools for Boys, on C and 43g, No. 3h Number limited to twenty-five. For terms inquire at the Schoo! Room. se 8-eolm 1. CULPE: R MILITARY INSTITUTE, J aR CotrereR Court Hovss. Va. The seoond session of this school will eommence on the Ist day of September, 1857. A graduate of the University of Virginia, adopting the mode of 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 cons:derabie experience in teaching, will give instruction in Mathematics, Natural Phi- losophy, Chemistry, and lower FE. ranches, ‘The course 0: 1e8 will be as fo! PREPARATORY CLA: Spelling, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Geogra- phy Grammar, History, Algebra, Latin Grammar, greek Graminar, T Cuaé HIRD CLASS. Mathomaties, English Grammar, Arithmetic, His- tory, Latin, Greek, French. Seconp Crass, ; Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, u. Greek, French, Spanish, Frast Crass. Mathematics, Natural sod Moral Philosophy, Chemistry. Geology, English Literature, English Grammar, Rhetoric, Loeio, Infagtry and Artillery ai etiens Geography, History, Latin, Greek, French, nish. rly one of the uns opened a ‘eet, betwoen 6th Mathemnticr, History, La ivery Stndent on entering will be subjected ton eareful examination, and will then be assigned to that class to waich his proficiency entitles him; and no one will be allowed to pass toa bicher class un less he gives evidence of a thor knowledge of the subjects contained mthe preceding. The discipline will be necessarily rigid, but the comfort and convenience of each member of the school will be duiy respected. There will be daily mulitary exercises, but care will be taken that they do not interfere with the Academic duties. Teams: = Board, Tution. Washing, Fue!, Lights, for ten months, $180. Payments semi-annually in advance, For recommendations and further particulars, see circulars. = = CHARLES E. LIGHTFOOT, V.M.1.,_ Superintendent and Instructor in Mathematics and Natural Sciences. J. W. GILLESPIE, University of Va., Instructor in Ancieut and Modera Languages. REFERENCES. Privilege ct raberrinete uetliowing: i Military netitute. 1A. Richardson, Richmond City. We have the Faculty of Gen, William Prof. Maupin, University of Virginia, P Arrison, do Gildersleeve, do Schele le Vere, do MeGutly do Lucian Minor, Williamand Mary College. Rev. John Beradus, Charlottesville. Nr. John Hart,A.M., do Jobn Hunter, Esq., l.onisa county. Co}. John Woolfolk, Orange county. ym. S. White, D. D., Lexington, Rev. Wm. N. Pendiet lo James Barbour, Esq. Col. Win, B. Taliaferro, Gloucester. .D. Wallach, Esq., Washington City. Cc lo do . 8. A., New York. appk. county. do ener. iy 1-208 ‘A CADEMY OF MUSIC, rane si Wasmxoton, D.C. Corner of \ith street and Pennsylvania avenxe, (over Farnham’s Book Store.) ‘The duties of this Institution will resume their accustomed activity, regularity, and pu lity,on and after Tuesday next, September ist, Classes 1, 2, and 3, will, as heretofe Monday and Thursday, at Zo°clock p.m. or Classes, Tuesday and Friday, at 9 o’clock meet on men’s Classes, Tuesday and Friday even- ings, from 6 till 10 o’elock. Blomentary Classes for Beginners, Tuesday and ursday,from2tll6o’clock, Terms (these classes ouly) Five Dollars for 20 lessons. The principles cpon which this Institution are founded are precisely those of the Royal Academy, London, and the Conservatoires of Paris and Milan. Pubhe Weekly Lectures are given in which the upils take part. 2 puP principal. ....F. NICHOLLS CROUCH, ‘ne Comporer. 1 Honrs of Business and Consultation at the Hall of the Academy daily, from 12t0 1 o'clock. or through the p f -W. HED PALMER . f re : ached coanrager’ PS hie pupils, riends, and the public generally Aa ie PIANO FORTE CLASSES will resume their duties On MONDAY, September 7ih, 1957. Prospectuses and all information may be obtained upon appiieation to Mr. Palmer at his residence 20 Fs 4, mear 13th. ive and Tun Dottars per 8. lass Instruction for the Piano Forte having been demanded in Baltimore, the days of meeting in Washington will be only on Monday, ‘Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The Georgetown Piano Forte Classes will oom- mence &% soon 4&8 arrangements can be made, to which end the resideuts of Georgetown are respect- fully requested to communicate with Mr. Palmer forthwith. Arrangements hi been made with the largest publishing establishments in New York and Phila- jelphia for pin upply of the best and = est music for the pup: sesiw NOTICE TO THE penErow™ PiANO Mr. W. Henry Pa : begs to acquaint his Pu- i Terms 8s bet ils in Georgetown tha! has completed arrange- Inents to give his lessons as before, at the eorgetown Female Seminary, now cted by Miss M. J. Harrover. All persons ‘desirous of becoming pupils of Mr. imer are requested to meet at the Seminary, at 10 o'clock, on Monday, Sept. lath. se7 ScHooL BOOKS AND STATIONERY. Ls ELLANEOUS BOOK ZAP PUB- LOS TIONS PERIODICALS ant NEWVeE EALTBERTTES CHENE BOOBS Rte as Egrouh aise ve the Northern Market." THE WEEKLY STAR. This exoelient Family and News journal—ocon- taining 8 greater variety of interesting reading thaa ean be found in any other—is published on Saturdsy morning. By subseribing in Clubs raised amo without the utervention of a may peroeived, 2 per cent. of Tur W pe saved. it invariably contains thi on News” that has made Tne Fvexxc STAR cirou- inte se generally throuchout the country. Il7 Bungle Copies (in wrappers) can be procared, at the cunnter immediately after the issue paper. Pnce—THREE CENTS, “pc Postmasters ; 0 LZ Postmasters who wot as agents will be allowed Dentistry, &c. 3" A D a RY REPHEN BAILY, OFFIC Nu. 2% PENNS YLVADA AVENUB, Se3 Three doors from With Street. y begs iesve to inform the publie he all hours, at his office, jooated ag: e, ured that an experisoce of fifteen yeara* ith the large number of patient: «reat ' difficult cases that he has trea! ooess- faliy, will enabie him to surmount ciffoulty, scientific or otherwise, relating to the Teeth. His Own experience confirming the opimien of w men rofession, snd especially Dra, Formiy. has led him, long since, todis- card ail merourin! preparations for filling Treth, also all Enamels, Gutta Percha, India R and Ce- ments the construction ef Cor * Gui Teeth, and that Poresiian, mounted on G * relate substance that can be wern in the Was most conclusively shown by the last American Dental Convention, Although he ft hunself from his long - dence and practic Washington, he is fr known to bis numerous friends and patrons, he bege leave to refer them to the following J TESTIMONIALS: From the iste Restor of the Charch of Epiphany of 1s city. Dr. Steruen Batty: Dear Sir—I desire to express my esteem for you personally, snd my conkdence ou A A KUperior dentiet. The operations execu! be me have been hirhly estisinctocy. I bope that you mane receive the pitrovace from my friends and the public that your skill so we'l deserves. Yours very tru! Wasbington, Aug. len. J. We FRENCH, From one of the oldest firms mm Haltrnore, Mesera, ie 8, Cotman & Co. ed Dr. e ly. Surgeon Den- ton city, to exeoute for me an um- and difheult piece of work, which be did to my entire satisfaction, and m view of the fact that the most distinguished members of the Dental eof Baltimore, failed, after repeated trials, to perform t @ work salisiactorily. it gives me t to express my entire confidence n of bis professional ekjll. Jan. 12, 1887. HARMANN BOGGS. Extract froma noteraceived from the late Hon, John . Clayton, U.S. Senars, Auc. 19, 1856, The teeth you —_- me werk admirably ; noth- . fully. tor con'd be better, Vers FON M.CLAY TON. To thos that seek relief from the maladies of the eth, Loan cheerfully recommend Dr. 8. Baily as a or Dentist; he mede a eet for one of my family, and plucged ern! teeth myseil, and the work me yy rm for perethan ten years. ms “2 aN of the Va. Conf. of the M. E. Church South. 19, ne undersigned. having bad erosion to svat * ol the professional skill of Dr. 8. Bavly, Dentist of thus city, or nav s on our families our adn mt uniform porcelan teeth n tisfactory manner in wiuch he performs the most deheate and difhoult operations in Dental Surgery, and we a re- commend bim to the coudidence and patronage of the ly worthy. ‘apitol. ro. .. of Wash Washington, & Ex_Governur ’ Watrer Lenox, Ex-Mayor of Washington, Hewnky Batpwin, U.S. Patent Office, O.C. Wie8t, Principal Ritteuhouse Academy, febd20 tf D§®; VILLARD, DENTIST, LATE OF CHI- CAGO, would respect fuily inform the cit izens of the District and vicinity, that hay ing looated himself in Washington, he is now prepared to perform al! operations in his profes- sion, in Lhe most approved style. - Office, No. 2, Penn. avenue, adjoming Gautier’s jan iy JHE IMPROVED SETS OF TEETH. M. LOOMIS, M, D., the inventor and patentes of “L s° Mineral te Teeth,” having successfully introduced his improvement i — ste ae ioral eatab- s himself in Washington. . ; This improvement for Sets of Teeth consists chief- ly in making 8 set of but one piece of maternal, that indestructible mineral. No metal is used their construction, and they are therefore free fr golvanic action and metalic taste. There are no jomts to become filled with moisture or particles of food, hence they are pure and clean. They are lighter, stronger. less clumsy, far more durable, and natural in their appearance. i will give a reward o One Thousand Doilars to any one who will produce a simiiar work of art to equal mune in purity, beauty, durability, artistic excelience or any other requisite qual: All ‘c> ty. k bly warranted. Perms avente Cotwoen lith and 12th streets, iSy Watches, Jewelry, &c. LOCKS! CLOC CLOCKS ‘A nood BRAS SK for @1. Ihave ju ceived and © ll the new siyle Ck plied (ae kM te . Wires, Onis, & Store of 4. ROBINSON, S49, opporite Browns’ hotel, au 21-2m Sicn Large alt Wateh. (2OLD AND SILVER WATCHE GOR ERND EAN CY ARTICLES, have just receiv: ton to my lars stock of Gold and & best makers in Ku every style and price. Jewelry s le picces, Perfumery and pany, Ars i ‘ ors. ke. plated Baskets, dT reINS6 Ss 349, opposite Browns’ hotel. OPED Large Gilt Watoh. N. B.—WATCH REPAIRING ne in the best manner by a skilful Watehmaker, and warranted. au 21-2 \V_D. EICHLER. W. >: BICHLER: sor SEVENTH STREET, between Dand E streets, west side, PR lL, WATCHMAKER, pests coretantty on hand a fine assortment of WATCHES anc JEWELRY. E8, JEWELRY, ya AND SILVER WARE. | I have inst received » new euppiy of FINI WATCHES, GOLD CHAINS, and lnrge assort- nent of RICH JEWELRY. of every des which makes my stock at the present tim the most complete in tive city. 1 have just finixhed (on the premises)a very Isrco assortment of PURE. SILVER WARE, among ch may be found a SO’ SILVER TEA KET TLE superior to anything before exhibited un this the weight of which is 125 ounces, capacits 9 quarts. a Hoth citizens and strangers are at: a S38 Pas EW JEWELRY AND V Hf. O. HOOD has just returned from the North, and has brought ona fine let ef Fashionable Cameo, © prowre mignon d Plain GOLDIEWELRY, Also, 4 goal sen of fine GOLD and SILVER. WATCHES. auma ry superior time keepers for ladies and gentiomena He has also on hand agrest variety of STA ND- ARD SILVERWARE of his own make, warran- ted the best quality and will be seid very low. Please call and examine goods and pricer at No. 338 Penn, ption. one © mixn of the Large Spread Fag iy 8- ICE. J. MIDDLETON, . ICE DEALER, Office ol Depot—Southwest corner ray and Streets. Washington. mes ap li-tf AWKER ON SHOOTING, Edited by W. T. Porter, | vol., avo. mn r 2 ts to Sportamen, Iv ee ain Sportemat'e Manus ae ee . re i. Tee Rod and anton by Wilson & Oakleigh,} vol; 3 he Floyd anor Hreaking, pamphlet; London. Fonte on aa oer iidited by Frank Forester. son » Pe " M5 Cols tiutehineon sa Dog Breaking) | vol: London. | Dings ard Mayhew on the Dog, ter, 1 vol. _ Mahew on the Management of Dog, 1 volume; oa FRANCK TAYLOR. we 12 NEV FALL GOODS. Iam now ory Salil ml full and besutiful stoek ‘viland Winter G 5 “geatlenen wishing to have the advantage of an early selection “f choice patterns will call early. The new fashions are received and I am fully ready for the fall trade A. H. YOUNG, Merchant Tailor, se 7-2w Browns’ Hotel Penn.avenue. EA NUTS. ——— PEA NUTS for salty vy, se3-t ‘554 12th street, corner of 4 ry NDY.—We have this da: pet ae he hornet Brother's BLACK, BERRY BRANDY, which is © fine artide, guaraptes it to cure the — in its worst form. For sale wholesale or MENY & SHINN, Groep st.. Georgetown. Now JS THE TIME TO DRINK MALT Noto Re ANY & SHINN ore 2 ones in the District who have stock PORTER ALE, snd siways have ow ‘on hand; #0 give thematrial. Leave y: ‘with the drivers, or attheir Union Bottling ‘No, 87 Green street Georgetown, D.C, iv iy?