Evening Star Newspaper, October 22, 1857, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (SUNDAY EXCEPTED,) AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Coruer of Pa. avonus and Eleverth strest, By W. D. WALLACH, And is served to sabsoribers by carriersat SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, paysbie weekly to the Agents; papers served in packages at S74 cents per month. To mail subsoribsrs the subsoription price i THREE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS year in advance, TWO DOLLARS for six nths, and ONE DOLLAR for three months ; for thaa three mouths at the rate of 12% centsa i077 SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. Eben VOL. X. I WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1857. _ Star. NO. ¥,485. List or Parexts.—The following is the list of Patents ixsaed from the United States Patent Office, for the week ending Oct. 20, 1857—each bearing that date: Hiram Berdan, of New York, N. Y.-—For im- Provement in bakers’ ovens. - Samuel Booth, of New York, N.Y —For im- provement in eoal sitter Joun L. Blinn, of Austin, Texas.—For im- proved mode of constructing the tires of wagon wheels Jobn Case and Isaac Soules, of Amsterdam, N. Y .—For improvement in furnaces. George K Brown, of Moultonborough, N. H For improvement in corn huskers. Wm. T. Coggeshall, of Fall River, Mass.—For improvement iv stove and furnace grates jlenry M. Collier, of Binghamton. N. ¥ —For improvement in the rubbers of railroad car brakes, ‘Phomas L. Colville, of Wilmington, N C., sud Samuel Shepherd, of Nashua, 'N.H—For improved threshing machine for beating off pea- nuts Crom their vines Sanmel Comfort, jr , of Morrisville, Pa.—For improvement in rakes for harvesters Mathias Y. Cope and T. J. Cope, of Centre- ¢, Pa —For improved dumping wagon. A. Chapin, of St. Johnsburg, Vt_—Fort improvement in machines for sowing seed broad- east Jesse M. Clock, of Atlanticville, N. Y.—For improved vane for wind wheels Adolph R. KE. Paick and Paui Steer, of New- ark, N. J.—For improved machine for striping leather, &c Daniel P. Forney, of Jacksonville, Ala —For lunprovement in cotton cultivators 4. T. Foster, of Jersey City, N. J.—For im- proved sawing machine Abram Gaar, of Richmond, Ind.—For im- Provement in screens for zrain separators. Benj. F. Grinnell. of New York, N. Y.—For improvemen' weisthand fasteners. a R. Gray, of Fairplay, Wis—For im- ovement in steam plows. Alden Graham, of Roxbury, Mass. —For im- proved corn husker. Chauncey H. Guard. of Brownsville, N. ¥.— For improved wherlwright’s machine. Thomas B. Hand, of Madison, Ind.—For im- proved mode of closing farm gates P. Hinkley, of Charleston, Til.—For improve- ment in seed planters Bold R. Hood, of Clinton, N.C _—For improve- ment in carriage springs David Howel, of Louisville, Ky.—For im- = machine for bending flanges, on boiler o George Howe, of Roxbury, Mass.—For im- proved piano forte action Jesse Johnson, of Hempstead Co., Ark. —For improvement in cotton cleaners Ade!ph Junge, of Belleville, U1 —For improve- ment in endless aprons of threshing machines. Wm. Kembie,of New York, N. ¥., and Wm. H. C. Bartlett, of West Point, N.Y —For im- provement in shades for I=mps Jabaziah 8. King, of Rayabam, Mass —For im- proved nail machine. James Q. Kelly, of Sag Harbor, N.Y .—For im- Provemest in harpoons John 8. Lash, of Carlisie, Pa. —For improve- ment in plows Alexander B. Latta, of Cincinnati, O.—For im provement in steam generators Samuel C. Lister, of Bradford, England, and James Warbu:ton, of Addingham, England. — For improvement in the manufacture of cotton yarn. Patented in England Nov. 23, 1355 Samuel C. Loagshore, of Labaska, Pa—For improved swathing apparatus for harvesters. C. B. Magruder, of Thomasville, Ga—For im- provement in plows Daniel Miffleton, of King George C. H., Va.— For improvement in grain cradles Osear F. Morrill, of Boston, Mass.—For im- Proved air and vapor burner. Ellis and Addison H. Nordyke, of Richmond, Ind.—For automatic castor and fan Wm. Geo. Norris, of Philadelphia, Pa —For iin provement in steam boilers. E.. Graves Otis, of Yonkers, N.Y _—For im- provement in steam plows D. Christian Raub. of Davenport, lowa —For improvement in coal stoves J. W. Robertson, of New York, N. ¥ —For Improvement in sewiog machines Cuas. H. Sayre, of Utica, N.Y —For improve- ment tn cultivator teeth Chaunery D. Skinner, of Haddam, Conn., and Dennis Tryon, of Middletown, 2o.—For im- nt in breech-luading fir V. Stevens and Edward G. Kinsley, of %—For improvement in corn ugusta, Ark —For im- ting saw mi wn, of Farmington, Tenn —For improvement in plows Nathauiel Thomas, of East Dixtle!d, Me.—For apple slicer Joba H. Utter, of New York, N. ¥.—For printing press Ransom A Vick, of Byhalia, Miss —For im- provement in cotton enitivaturs Wm E Ward, of Portehester, N. ¥Y_—For improvement in machines for spading land Neah Warlick. of Lafayette, Ala—For im- provement in plows Daniel A Webster, of New York, N. Y., and George F. B s. of Lumbertou, N. J.—For ndle fur cas imapreere core § I W. White, of Milledge provement In cotton-seed plante Jost Wisner. of Aurora, N. Y —For umproved wasting machine Jobn A Wovudward, of Barlington, low..— For improvement in smut ma:hines Josep A. Bertola, of New York, N. Y., as- signor to hin. s<elf and John Stagg, of same place Por improved amalgamator. George R_ Crooker, of New York, N Y., as- stgnor to George G rtin, of Brook! ae For improved mode of priming rep arms Delos W. Gitchell and Luther W Badger, of Mattewan. N.Y signors to the Seamless G ment Maaufactaring Company.—For improve- ment in manufacturing seamless felt garments Henory Pease of Brockport. N.Y. assiz himself, Joha Eckler, Ebenezer B Buswel!, and Frederick Belden, of same piace —For inprove- ment in rotary pumps. Smith Skinner, of Lowell, Mass., assignor to Win H. Skinner Lawrence, Mass.,and Jacob Nichols lace.—For improved wash- Ga.—For im- ating tire- Providence, R. 1 —For chase, Jr. of Boston. Mass — For design fi ¢ borders Irah Chase. jr. of Bostoa, Mass.—F or design for shelf brackets Samuel B. Jerome, of Waterbury, Conn —For design for clock vases (arretison Smith and Henry B: delpbia, Pa_, assiznors to Leth: & Co, of same piace —For dh stoves. Garcetison Smith and Henry Brown, of Phila- detphia, Ps. assiguors to Leibrandt, McDowell & Co, of same place.—fur design for parlor wu, of Phila- dit, McDowell ign for couking arrettson Smith and Heury Brown, of Phila- delphis, Pa. assiguors to Leibrandt. McDowell & Co.. of same place —F or design for stoves. ~ eee —-- Grass Battor Boxes—Buveur Hitt Tacen Dow s —A large number of glass ballot-boxes for use in ta's Stale are now in process of manufac- ture at the New nd Glass Factory bridge. This arti sour readers is the invention of a ifornian. and is desi: te prevent stuffing, the use of false bot other frauds at elections f such « contrivance by a citizen of California {s an in- teresting illustration of the law of supply and demand The new ba! lot-boxes are globular in form,and Teserble the glass vessels in which gold fixh are commonly; kept. They have, like these, — opening ut the top, which !s just about large cog he 2 good-sized fish toenter. A slight projection at the bottom fits in a socket fn an iron Late; U sek of the globe {s fitted to a similar ron plate at (he top; four rods at the corners con- nect the two plat gether. The whole globe is thus in full view, and tt can readily be seen ited by the voter—whrther one vote or a dozen tutflag by means of false bottoms ta rendezed impossibte, Neither this contrivance nor any other can ob- viate al! fraads at rlections; au uaprincipled fd the polis can ly corrupt even » lot which is taken by m-ans of the transpar- eat globe. Bat it will render some of the worst frauds hitherto practised quite impracticable. Se ceeneninieeeinermemed eas A Stsovtaw Case —Mr. Alexander Branden is ying, this evening, at nf of d b, froma smali wound recelved in August last upon the Beshy part of the palm of hix hand The case is considered extremely si lar. The wound. or other bruise, was received in 2 fall, when some emall sulystauce on the ground stuck to his hand, but without penetrating the flesh, as a pebbiec would adhere upon pressing the band firmly upon it. Only a week ayo the hand became in- flaméd, and js now one mass of swollen and mor- tied’ matter, eausing extreme paia and wild de- iiriam —Petersbu g Cor. of Richmond Despateh, per A Desperate Dver ix Cartrorxra—ALe asour A Youxe Lany.—The Stockton (Cal.) Argus has the following account of the due! be- and Col. Casey, which For Rent and Sale. Fos sent HOUSE on F stree! E oii W. F. PHILLIPS. ‘g6¢. ROOMS, north 5: tween 9th and lieth ‘TE VENS, No. 18 Penn, av Geor; wn Advertisements. LARGE ASssor At very Low Prices to Cash Customers, JOHN H. SMOOT, No. 119 SourH Sivg or Brivek StRezt, Georgetown, D.C., ceived and now offer! prompt customers, FALL AND W rehased in Philadelphia jarge recent Auction Sales, 4: at very low prices purchasers, many ENING CUASSES are now | 4 Central Academ, The exercises will October 1 ENT OF FALL corner of aa ous iy eet 7 7 ol ets. commence Wednesday evens. of Figures is taught ina new, 8. MERCHANT, Principal. ACADEMY, ONTGOMERY County, Mp, Ancient and Mod matics, nod ordina- Board aud Tuition er anrom. Catalogues may be obtained at Be’ Pty crs or ssa os tween Mr. C. M. Blac! resalted in the death of the latter: A duel came off at an early hour on Tuesday a few miles from the city, between - Blair and Col. Casey, both of Mer- cer county. A bitter animasity has for some time past existed between the parties, growi out of a rivalry in the effort to obtain the han of Miss L——.a young lady of personal ap present residin, UO LET.—Four lar; Penn. avenue — and simp! BROOKEVILLE The course of stud: 'y low prices to (CARM FOR SALE.—A piece of fine LAND on k Creek, in Montgomery oounty, Mf 8 of Georgetown, i ood, Bestor, Nowles, A beautiful lo w house; 13 Acres a — a see the premi- jee miles from the hei ew York at the nt from the importers, which wilt enable him to jesirable Goods considerabl In the assortment will be found— ayadere Silks yadere Valentias and Valentia Robes ich Printed, all wool, Delaines and Robes in Fanconies, plain eolors, all wool, joods. double width, at 750 r makes French Me: desirsvle colors, icludi: Bice! Plain Delains, black, white and colored, Merinos, for Shawls Rich wre ras Merinos, at 31% Panted Mouslin Delaines, good styles, at 12% and 25 english Prints at 123¢ cts, Rich style Bonnet and Sasn Ribbous repossessing nd accomplishments, at with her father on the Stan- Mr. Blair and Col. Case; bar-room of the. Weber House, ing, each accompanied by friends: where a con- versation ensued between them, at first appa- rently in a friendly manner; but Blair, becom- ing vexed at the indifference which his rival assumed, made some severe ¢ha: sey denounced as false, and at rising from his seat, struck Blair a severe blow Casey drew his revolver, but was it by persons d_ back, but was him another se. The friends of the Bohrer, and Hawkins, tially iinpreved tom, and some fi can be divided, af ses those whod RNY’S CONF This weli known and now offered for Sale, RY FOR SALE. ppuiar estabiishment is thus presenting @ rare op; loner to enter into a safe profitable business. Possession can be vember. The three-story Brick House, now occn- 4s above. is offered at private sale, or will be f Lense as may epi : Nass “or particulars inquire on the premises, No. 3 D. ims or to WM. BRI peas West Baltimore street, Baltimore. au 27- t Vocal and Instrumental Music. USICAL CAR Db. . Prof. A. F. LITTLE takes pleasure in announc- to his fnends and to the citizens of, hington, Alexandria, and vicinity, that ed. to receave pupils for the Guit: lute, end other instruments. Masic Store oi Mr. Metzerott, and the Music Store of Mr. a8, Va., will meet with prompt at- ence, Dr. Hunt's, 31 Penn, avenue. ¥e 3-3tawtm CECILIA YOUNG will resume her les Musio. citherin classes or private ¥ next, October ia! ‘or terms, &c..appiy at No. 468 T, tween Dand I stre [N8tRucTION IN VOCAL MUSIC. C.IRVING’S Vocal Music Classea moet for in- strnotion and practice at Tamperance Hall.on EB street above 9th. on Monday, Wedvesday and Friday fternoun classes at 4% o’cloek, and )22 lessons, 5. 25 %, Wiliam Busbe os. 1, 3, 5 8-4 black Frei with his fist. revented from usin; Blair, being unarme pursued by Casey, who dea! vere blow upon parties, however, succeeded in bloodshed, and restoring order. arrangements were made for a sottiemont of the difficulty by other means. Yesterday morning was fixed as the time of meeting, at a p three miles from the city, where the parties mot about daylight, accompanied by a few specta- The ground was measured—a distance of ten paces—and, the word being given, shots were exchanged. On the first fire, each party missed aim. The second shot took effect upon Casey, onusing a slight flesh wound tempting the third shot, the cylinder upon Ca- sey’s pistol refused to revolve In consequence of an exploded cap lodging upon the tube. Piring was then discontinued for ten minutes, during which time the weapons, Colt’s six- shooters, were re-loaded in every chamber, and firing was again resumed. Each party changed six shots in quick succession without the “‘word,”’ three of which took effect upon Casey, while Blair escaped without injury. ‘The most dangerous wound received by Ca- sey was a shot which entered the prritonenm A ball also passed FPERED FOR PRIVATE SALE, and if not before the 26th of October next, will be sold y (the 261 of October) at 3 o'clock p. m., by a public sale or auetion, tu be ises, the beautiful eountry resid whieli 18 situated id leading from W iy on hand and high!y-finished grand and square Piano For also, Melodeons, from the best makers, from 4 to 5- octave, some with double key-boards, double reeds, ang stups to suit smal! churches, ad Fringe Trimmings ‘aw le, la great variety Stella, Brocha S per double Brocha ‘henilie and Casimers Scarfs a’s Kid Gloves, all colours and Nos. ck Flannels, el colurs hite American, Welch, and Saxony do. Black Bombazines and 6 4 Delaimnes Colors ard black Cobury Blaek Crape Veils and English Crapes it Black Thibet and Bay Si Ladias and Children’s plaid wovleu Shawls, inali s Homory of every Thdies Saxony and Merino Vests afull supply of hou A Gooda, of the best 1 Shortly after, sous in Vocni ils, on Thursd: Virginia, on the ngton city, D. ©. sand whaif from either city consisting of a new ovinfortable dweiling house, eel s, with 150 acres of very rich IOacres are under cultival the reat being hard wood land. ood fishing, good water-power for milling or fac be purchased in two par- e residence and over 50 Pianos, bberal t cels, about 10 acres with t aeres with a house, of whieh over lt acresare the best tn the neighbourhood for early gardening. City property in Washington fora part of the eonsidera- tioa would be acceptable. apply to JOHN F. corner of 7th and F Law Office of BRE night class at?) Terms, (in either olnat Private instruction, vocal or piauo, per quarter, Ladies and gentiemen desirou: thoroush know ed: with either of these clas: Application can be made through the Post Oifice. PALMER’S PIANOFORTE are dnily adding new members of availing themselves of Mr. Patm- Are requested to enroll tuerr names as For further information : CALLAN, at the Drug Sore 7 atreets. in Washington, orat the sekeepiug and domestic T & KINZER, in Alexandria. i JOHN H. SMOOT. Handsome residence on the Heights ‘The subseriber,as Trustee, of- us and handsome reside; at present vecupicd | ty comprises sn entire sq u: of ground, beautifully 1 house, with plant: on the premises, gouvenient out h jarge and roomy. havin: ninety-five (95) feet and commands ona views of the Potoinas river and country around. It hted with gas, and contains cold water; a larce cistern, enence for x Furaiture will dR EXCH FOR PRO- ITY PROPERTY—F our Farms A respectable residence and other necessary out-buildings, Fruit, &e., to exeh. Also, a Hone Carpenter's Shop, with seven or more acres of Land. ‘This rroperty lies withina fa Railroad Depot in Bairfas n Alexandria, ien from Washington, with Further particulars known of THOMAS CRUX, 20 G street north, between St the Hall or ne 2 tf from 30 to 1 acres. rfax county, eight ides system ia more advantnceous for the ut of Chuldrea, than any other system of ageous for the perfecting of the ‘There sre also rage louse, and other The Dwelling-House is turnpike road to exch. Jt is equally advant: most brilliant perfor: 3 TxrMs in ADVANCE. Primary Class $5 per quarte: Ali applications to be made to Mr. W. H M }. 260 F street, hetween or abdominal through the abdominal muscles standing tho wounds received by Col. Casey, it is said that he exhibited an apparent uncon- cern throughout the firing. into the city by his friends, and is at present | atthe Magnolia House. been expected. has made his escape, probably to await the result of Casey’s wounds. We have known Col. Casey for a number of years as one of the earliest settlers upon the farming lands along the Tuolumne river. is known and esieemed by a large circle of friends and acquaintances, as a gentleman worthy of all confidence; and we trust that the unfortunate affair in which he has become in- volved, may not terminate fatally. The duel is, undoubtedly, one of the most desperate on record, and we only regret the necessity that compelled a resort to such hazardous means of rsonal difficulty. vaquin Republican says, that bad- ly wounded as Col. Casey was, he insisted upon having another round of six shots each, which his friends, of course, prohibited. +e Revowt ix tag St. Louis Worknovse.—A horseman at full speed arrived at about seven o'clock last evening at the City Hall, from the Workhouse, with the rather startling intelli- gence that the prisoners were simultaneously making violent exertions to break from confine- ment, and were threatenin, death of one of their num shot fatally by the guard. The Mayor, Capt. Kick, and twelve policemen at ence armed themselves and proceeded in an omnibus to the scene of violence. His Honor, with the Captain and a portion of the force, returned at 9¢ o'clock, leaving all quiet, and the remainder of their party on reserve tranquility. mith,"’ adesperate fellow, committed for vagrancy some three months ago. had made many threats of vengeance upou the guard, the well-known officer Frank Giles, whose vigi- lance is said to have frustrated several recent part of the prisoners to escape. become so refractory and unman- ageable that the guard determined to confine him at the ring-bolt, or ‘bull ring’ and was about to execute the determination Smith sternly detied him. and swore resistance Giles threatened to fire unlese he submitted and obeyed, but Smith only cursed him, and sarcastically taunted him cowardly to fire. and defied, Giles at length discharged his pis- tol, the contents entering Smith’s abdomen and causing a shocking wound. At theinstant the wourded man the guard with an iron bar. 5 the face and prostrating him. The superin- tendent at once had Smith, who was dying, as well cared for us possible, and. for a satistac- tory investigation, promptly placed Giles under % Se ene rere rem cehEE POR RENT—The two comfortable and convent - ent BRICK HOUSES on Fayette stroot, ad- joining the Convent,are now yadergoing complete re- nthe 4th of August. The to JOHN L. n r. Advance Ciasses beth fixtures for bot an a mnge: and almost ey A R, at his residence, ‘Thirtesnth an nth 1? Georgetown C hursday at 12 o'clock, at Miss Harrov town Female Seminary. He wus brought with the housa, es meet every immediately, Por further partacuiar & 8. Blair, as might have ke 2)-diw2awiw Stoves, &e. WOODWAR LITAN STOVE FACTORY. The Greatest Cooking Stoves in the United Dancing. FASH#IONASLE DANCING, PROF. H. W. MUNDER most respectfully an- neunees to his frieods, former public generally, that hi and Dstreet, is now open for iustruction in the above besutiful aud n. ry Tuesday and Thursd: Having been informed that cer- are inthe habit of collec gathering tozether the Bottles wi M ce: D's ETROPC AND GRATE cle made by others than such article on the fa: on said Botlies, notified that such Bottles are our own not subject to sale, customers only to intention to prosecute to the utmost extent of the jaw, any infringment of our righ AR Union Bottling Pere, (have just reosived from Phiiade!phiaa few of the new Rising Star, or double Oven Cooking Stove; a decided improvement on the old Morning Thad them got up in Philadel pis this last surnmer, exclusively for this market, hey are very heavy and strong, Peansylvania Malieable Iron, ils are made extra heavy, manufacturer. , Fux Linerty Star Abbott & Laurence of the same pl: Street Docs.k Ovey C Haivan Bartiett & Co., Balt cessacy accomp!ish- ind that they are de! aft Stac; patented 1857. that it is our firm rof. M. is prepared te introduce some of the fin- est new Dances that hasever been introduced in this orany othes City in the country. ! repare for the approaching to join the above classes .mude by Messrs. OK, mae by Messrs. nore, together with the very best Ain Tigut Frat-Tor Cooking Stoves that cau be found in this or say other market, some of which are the celebrated Sunaisz, IMPROVED Giore, Flora Coox, Nosiz Cook, ana the BLUE Rips If any man ean produce a better Cooking Stove, to excel the nhove Stoves, for roasting, baking, &c., 1 will give him $5 on each Please cai! and examine ther, it will cost you ou, will see all kinds and eorts of Cc, WOODWARD’S, Metropolitan Stove and Grate Factory No. 318 and $22 Pa.ave., bet. ltr. and Ith # Baloony in Front full of Sto times supped with all the various kinds N‘T’S GUNPOW DER, and 2m prepared to supply pie some ty aay Anant toparuies most favorable 5 ent for ¢. hetrict 0 cis SH h strest, 0. may l2-tf (Intel.AStates Georgetown. D.C. a ee Dentistry, &o. HE IMPROVED SETS OF TEETH, the inve: tor and patentee of introduced his imp n Washington. ees, or to receive instruetic do so on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday ing from 9 until yA NCING AC Mr.T F. GASZYNSKI and DAUGHTER have the bomor to announ R-Ticur Coox. ill re-open his Classes ! for Dancing in ington, one riday, the Sth of October. } all, corner of Ith st. and Pas. xv., over Farnham’s bookstore, for Misses and Masters, from $ y’clock p. 1 froni7 o’elock p. the 7th of Oot vol.: Par: ud Gentlemen, vengeance fur the : r, who had been oh N.B. Astothoa Sga SHELL Flat top Cooxixe Stovk. Ihave examined it thoroughly, and think Appropriate name—SHELL. tly s Harrover’s Ladies Sem- various cities, particularg application can be made ‘his unprovement for Sets of Teeth cont E street, between 9th and im making a set of but one pieos of mate wat indestructible mineral. their construction, and they are thercfore free from mivanicnetion and metalic taste, 8 to beoume filled With moisture or particles of «hence they are pure and clean. jt ney, far more durable, and ive areward 0 any one who will produce a al mine in purity, beauty, tulity, artistic excellence or any Other requisite rthe makers. And as to the o! ing Star, | sold them Inst fall, but will not sel] them ain, They are as thin ag pasteboard. ker's agent arged me, for almost aday, ia my counting 1! al, No metal is used There are no dE A BARRACKS 7A, FLORIDA. » Sept. 21,1857. Pre u saying that if | wou! he would give me the exclusive told ium f would not have them at any price, they are so thinly made, dovertown by one th=t said last fall that they pot worth having. All the above | can prove. d take twenty-five of for five years. nousand Dollars They are hand ar work of art to eq dattnis department uuti 5 fT, 1457, at S$ o’cloek p. m., for the construe- urine Barracks aut ia, Florida according to the pla: specihention’s prepared by the ireotion of th y tment, copies of which may be seen at the esof the commandaats of the Navy mouth, New Hempstire, Boston. New York, {-lpiua, Norfolk, amd Pensacola, and at the All work responsibly warranted. Peuna, avenue, between ¥ . TE ted. LYE for the pocket, gilt lith and 12th streets, T RISING STAR, tat reeeived from Philadelphia a few of ING STAR, or Doutled-oven Cooking Stoves, a deculed improvement on Patented 1237. phia this last sum nd they are fitly suited to this mar- » “They are heavy and stro best Pennsy!vania malable iron; Are wade extra heavy, and ars manufactured H. Church, Esq. Philadelphia. attempts on the K. VILLARD, DENTIST, LATE OF CHI- caco, would respectiuliy inform the oit- izens of the District and vicinity, that hav- ing located hunself in Washington, he is now prepared to perform all operations in his profes- adjoining Geutier’s Morning Star. n ROE UE Es EB ust be for furnishing all the mate- he work ina manner satisfae- o1may be appou.ted by the Navy partment to superintend the same; and te De- he night to reject or accept any of the proposmis herein invited, when :t deems the in- terest of the United States requires it. Ninety per cent. of the amount of work done and the materials delivered wi!! be paid for from time to tims, as the work progresses, upon estimates made and certified to by the superintendent on the part the United States, and ten per cent. retained until the oompletion of the contract and acceptance of the ntendent and department, went of gon-fulfilment of the il shall be made for an east. of the very » cooking utensils JEW BUCKW HEAT M BA N n to the person w : Ottioe, No. 259, F to the last extremity. = partment reserv Please cali anc ENTISTRY DR. STEPHEN BAILY, NSYLVANIA AVENUE, Three doors from l4th Street, ‘2 leave to informthe ours, nt his office, loout: He feels assured that an experience of fifte e large number uit cages that he has trent unt any difficulty, o the “Teeth, arience confirming the opinion of man in the profession, and especially Drs. led him, long since, to dis- rations for filling Teeth. rehe, India Rubber, he construction of Continuo: » mounted on Gol anoe that can bo the largest vamety of Stoves of all kinds be found inthe District of Columbia. Ranges Latrobe Fire Plac tous, Parlor Camberiand , New York latest patterns. All the above are for sale at Cc. WOODWARD'S_ Metropolitan S:ove and Grate Factory, Nos. 318 and 822 Pa. av., between Ith and Ilth streets; balcony in front full of Stoves. KING. Thusirritated (QPORGE SANDS’ NOVELS. Orvicx No. 198 PE G - es , i Grates, and other en at all fio foe work by the said & and be forfeited int contract: provided amount less than five fully, will enable bh scientific or otherwis ach proposal must be xcconps uarantee, signed by two responsib! ified to be so by a navy agent, postmaster, district judge. or some other officer of the United States.) in the suin of five theusand dollars. pros, persons, (cer- E card a!! mercuric! pi ‘hat the bidder will, all Enamels, Gutta AN STOVE AND CTORY, No. 318 Pa.avenus, between 10th and, when required, if his proposal be accepted, enter in- te a contract and bon Ly this time the passions of the prisoners were wrought to a pitch little short of freuzy, and they were making formidable efforts to break from the cells, swearing w inflict death But they were harmless, having fortunately been, though but a short time before, removed from the yard to sep: and strong confinement. in breaking windows and doing other trivial rand suffictent se- h, and that Poreolin iw the only reliable subs! mouth, a3 was most conclusively shown by the last American Dental Convention, Although he flattera himself from his long resi- practice in Washington, he is fe known to his numerons friends and patrons, he beg leave to refer them to the fullowing TESTIMONIALS: From the late Rector of the Churoh of Epiphany ie the plans and uerein- before mentioned. ROGRESS IN THE FINE ARTS, PAINTING AND PHOTOGRAPHY COMBINED, PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAITS, I upon the guard. ent, and pinin , for }uiding Maurine Barracks at Pensacola, Fiori- ” fine assortment of all’ kinds of CARR a. The bidder only whose offer may be accepted will the contraet will be forwarded as soon thereafter as practicable, which he will be re- quired to exeeute within ten days after its receipt a nained by him. @ work is te bs completed in all re- spects ncoording to the plans ane within twelve months from = after the d: approv workmanship and material, to be equal inthe city of Washington or any ether city inthe United States. We respectfully solicit a call from They only sueceoled Size ov Lies. 8. WALKER’S PORTRAITAND PICTUKE GALLERY, Odeon Hall, corner 45» st. and Pennsylvania avenue, S. WALKER has fitted ta very creat u it Dr. Ster#eN Barty: Dear Sir—] desire to oxprese my esteem for you personally, nnd my confidence 1D ‘he operations executed The Mayor and police arrived to find the ex- citement subsiding. Smith still living and the guard confined. The latter Smith expired St. Lours Demoerat, Oct. 16. ‘OU AS A stiperior dentis specifications pr ne bave boen bizhly may reooive the patronag: pubiic that your skull so w: Washington, Aug. 36, 18 oldest firms m Baltuaore, Messrs Boggs, Cotman & Co, dr, Stephen Baily, Surgeon Den- ington city, to execute for me an im- portant aod diiioult piece of work, which he did to may entire satisfaction, and m view of the fact that one of the moyt distinguished members of the Dental College of Baltimore, failed, after repeated trials, to perform the same work satisfactorily, it reat pleasure Lo expresa my igh estimation of hix jaltumore, Jan. 12, 1357. HA as removed to the ortly after their fair price. dsome in the whole country. agin a iarge Gallery for free exhtbrteon of upward of 20 fine Oi! Paintings, by some of the best modern masters, to which he intends Wa ken hasalso fitted up a com- ith private robing apartments finest possible instru- and enzaged 4 first class operative artist to ang all dans of uw OF YOUTH th Thousand. Youra very tr NFIRMI a. W. AND MATURE Just Publisaed, Gratec, the A few worts of the Rational Treatment, without edicine, of Spermatorrhes or 1 = A Newark Grocers Ine keeping a large store in athickly settled neigh- borhood, after a consultation with other deal- ers, makes a suggestion and proposition to manufacturers in this city, in view of the scar- city of money, which is the great cause of the s of a large number of the warking He proposes to be one of rocers, who will dispose of $5,000 s, to be paid for by orders, until the Ist of April next, at which time the orders are to be redeemed by the By this means, he thinks, be enabled to keep their hands at work, and in current funds and par- je agrees to sell his goods at a fair market price, and only asks that he may be properly secured for the payment of the er- ders, without interest, at the time mentioned The plan seems very feasible, and is commended te the attention of manufacturers and dealers generally throughout the city. — Newark Adv. From oue of the importations. $ lete suit of reom for indies, and pu tal, and Neryo! mature Decay of she > tency, and Impediment A GEG pa B. DE LANEY. M. D, The important fact that the many alarming oom- plaints, originating in the imprud, of youth, may be es 18 in this smali tract. of entirely new and | idepted by the ant Jem happy vorble opir ITS, from the judgment, surpas: smallest miniature to size o xRR. by combining the Photographie Pro- the art of Painting, of whioh he kas by: ars’ eXperience, and wl Size portraits may be seen in xome of the fi lies of the city, as well as thowe exhibited in his Gallery, he will be able, by the combination of the two, to produce portraits that have never been ex- celled for their fidelity aud life likee:; vas and boards prepared by himnse! tira confidence and 1 skill. RMANN BoG6s, from the late Hon, John U.S. Senate, Aug. 19, 1856, for ine work admurably ; noth- itefuily, °" FOUN'M. CLAYTON. os6 that seek relief from the maladies of the » 1 cau cheerfully recommend Dr. superior Dentist: he made a set. of porcelin for one of my familv, and plugged several myself, and the work bass: i of the Va, Conf, of ce and solitude ved without micticine. u r uccessful treatment, as ly explained, b » cure Himself perfect! thereby avoiding al Extract froma note received Mz. Clayt ties issuing them. anufacturers will ression. Can- expressly for Partioular attention paid to the painting of Por- traits, Miniature or life-size, from sinsil pictures of and post freo, in a sealed envelope, by comittine t to se B-dkwif pay thei partial! tially in orders. -D. 17 Lispenard stree! PLES OF PERSPEC- Moore's Perspective, principles and practice, 2 . nidon, $2.75 “qicoek’s Perspective and Drawing from Natare, OD ship ed to your word, and feel pleased in saying I have not regretted it. Yours, respectfully, Photographs taken from eurpae taken at their own residences, ¢ Committees and classes taken in an groups, and any quantity of cozies from at reasonable charges, ainted on Co or Riok persons mmediate notice, fors hap BURT T. NIXON, roh er for Tomb Stones, td Family Portra! ined aud rextored to their origi Ladie: and gentlemen a) tl ly when spre ——, TiN We, the undersigned, having had ocoasion to avai e professional skill of Dr. 8. Ball or paving been cogniz- tes or friends, take omrefully back Bolton's Drawing from Objects, London, 2 Willams’ Model Drawing. Lond 0 7 100DS FOR VIRGINIA BANK NOTES, Krusi’s Progressive Course of luventive Drawing, Surzeon Dentist of th ant of his operntiona on our potsure im expressing our admiration of his artistic skill, as well as of the uniformly satisfactory mann oh he performs the most delicate and diffe Dental Surgery, and we re: he confidence and patronage of the public. of which we consider him eminently worthy, ‘fHomas U. Water, Architeet U.S. Capitol. ‘Romas Mitier, M. D. B.S. Bourer, M. N.8. {D7 The Philadelphians are rejoicing over the fact that one of the new sloops-of-war is to be constructed at that navy yard. {I~ ‘The potato rot prevails to an alarming ex- o Cumberland, salem and tany of the farmers will not realize more than oue thiid of an ordinary 86 « QUEENS WARE &o,, &o., at their ui with a discount of heretofore, and receive in payments notes - Paris, § ik, landseape, Pari tent in New Jersey. drawing Book, Gloucester counties, pate STYLE FOR 1957, oommend ham te woke, hnman figures. Paris, 234 cents etrical Reauty, Pau on the External metrioal Drawing. Jop 's Lectures on Paintin Washington, D.C, Wis Provision —California bax passed a law to make the scientitic developement ofthe human P f Ge a i ‘of Washington, D. Cy Merimee on Onl rtioular attention. WEEKLY STAR. This Family and News journal—oon~ oan be found in any other—is published on Saturday ve 0 PIES A. ae eee coon ferret oo - COPIES a as ees nnene wees 8 ‘wenty copies .__ 15 ‘Cash, invariably By subscribing in Clubs raised neighbors without lnterventionof e mail et, pe will bs Berortved. 2 per cent. of weary Stak will e saved. It invarimbly contains the “ ‘ashingtom News’ ae made Tue EVENING Star oiret- late 80 —. ‘hroughout the country. ‘Single coprer (in wrappers) can be p: red at the counter, immed sie vaaee res os oo ass tmasters ae ST cen NOt SE Acents will be alowed Watches, Jewelry, &. een h Rocnint PIMORE, WASHINGTON, AND Vi Bate Bank Notes taken at PE ai Ringer rich and fashionable jm TCHLS Gore ¥ Locke }, and all few days. 1 just reoer fine assortment of now Goods, dich 1 am prepared to seli at very low ign of the large 0, HOOD, Pianos, &¢. — s Gere MEDAL PREMIU “4NO FORTKS, WILl ABR, (Benign nto taka Tot Kraex, Gagne & Co., Continues the manutactare and sale of xT&d and oorere PIANO FORTES, easerite name St the old stand, & Co. Snd 7 North Butsw street op vorite the Kutaw House, ae. R ‘They have also just opened anew Sales ra No oof Baltranore street, between Charles and tig ht Streets, on the premises partly occupied by Mr Henry McCas#ery as & music store, where they keep cons: & large axsortipent of p! on extensively engaged inthe manufacture o * will sell wholesale and retail,on the mou FIR. Our Pianos were awarded the highest i (zold meda!) at the Fairs of the Maryland Inetitute two successive years—Ootober, 1855, and 1856—in op- Position to fourteer and eighteen pianos from some of the best makers from New York, Boston and Bal- timore. We were alsoawarded the firet premivmmat the Industrial Exhibition held in Richmond, Vir- gidia, 1855 and 1856. They have also been awarded the hichest premium (silver medal) at the Metro- politan Mechanics’ Faur for 1857. In addition to thie we are 1 possession of tesiimo nals from the most distinguished professors and amateurs in the country, which oan be Seen st our Warerooms, speaking fur themselves and others of the high kppreeiation in which our instruments sre every where held. All instruments are guaranteed for five years, and ese of exchange 1¢ granted within the first ix hs from the day of sale if the instruments do pot re salixfaction. esale deniers will find it to them advemtage e us 8 cali before purchasing. to Pianos exchanged, hired. and tuned. mar lé-ly WM. KNABK & CO. JEW GROCERY, WINE, AN N 1S TIQUOR STORE. The subscriber begs to inform his frends and the public, that he has opened W STORE, corner of 12th street and Louis: avenue, where he in- tends to keep constantly on hand any varied assortment of Foreign and Domestic W. s ied = QUORS, CI RS, snd FINE GROCERIES, conzisting of Fine Teas, Sugar, Coffee, Flour, Soap, Gives, Raisins, Figs, Sardines, Anchovies, Otard, Macrett & Co,, Pinet & C = Col. Chabard's nd cask Ja- ira, Port of vn Brandies in cases, det. randies i dete) maica Rum, Sherries, scriptions, St. Julien ©: t, Chateaox Margaux in npagne Cider, Brandy Fruits, Reynold’s Rie. Annisette, Marnschino, Curacoa, Absyntne, Champagne, and ® large and varied de- seription of Havana Cigara. Also, Stoughton Bitters, and Fever and Ague Bitters, Porter, Ale, and Cider. Families are particularly invited to call and exam- ine the stock before purchasing elsewhere. Mem- bera of Congress are a!so informed that their orders will be promptly attended to, and delivered at theur residences at the shortest notice. A general assortment of fine Havana Cigars, im- orted direct by the subseriber, at wholesale and re- Choal Bosts supplied on reasonable terms, and roduce taken in exchange. 4 Levy's Old Whiskey, Constantly on hand, of 1840. Country orders punctuaily attended to, and coun- try produce of aif deserptions ppcewee on sunpien io etf No. 4 Twaifth street. TRE LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF PIAN- OFORTE! isto be found at the Muse De- 00 13 W. G. METZEROTT. “A UBER’S BRITISH POWER IN INDIA 2 vols., 8V0., Lon itveal a Hough, Bengal Army, 2 v0 Japon-Indo-Chine, par M. Martin's Statistics of the British Colonies, 1 vol., 8vo.: London. The Kingdom and People of Siam, by Sir John Browning, 2 vols.; London. Our Anglo-ludiaa Army, by Capt. Rafter, 1 vol.; wir of the Bengal Artillery, by Capt. Buckie, Artillery, | vol. 8vo.: London, oirs and Correspondence of the Marquis ley, successively ‘Governor Genera! and freveral of India, $ vol Military ()perations at Cabul, destruction of the British Army in 1842, by Lieut. Eyre Bengal Artillery, 1 ve! FRANCK TAYLOR._ » in little volumes « edged. te Sermon on the Mount. Parables of the Saviour. Christ's last Discourse to his Disciples. ‘The Song of Mos ‘The Onuipotence of God. Peter's Sermon on the Gay of Pentecost. Price, ten cents ench. oead hent Menl received to-day, KING & BURCHELL, ects Cor. Vermont ave. and 15th 6 A choice jot of new Buck Consuelo, three volumes. La Marie Au Disable, i voi. Jneques,! vol. we Petite Fadette, 1 vol. Yalentine, 1 vol. ; J.e Pech: De M. Antoine, 2 vol, Jeanne, | vol. Horace, | vol. Champi, 1 vol, taedigly wel. ‘auprat, 1 vol, judinse. 1 vol., Lela, 2 vol. i orted FRANCK Pavone” HOME-MADE CARRIAGES. We have on hand, of our own manvfacture, a of the very best, latest, and mos! ed styles,and warranted im point y made IR'NG ina work- man|i ke manner, and st reasonable prices. Old Carriages tak: t { tor new and ‘pice. SIMON FLYNN & COL may 12-6 WV ASHINGTON, OCTOBER 3, 1657. Th 0 1 purchased of you ia the tured by Hallett, Davis & Co. induily use «ince that time,and sustained the very ta- of these instruments. uinctory are ne by those of any ot ime and sweetness of tone. prompt nety The Pianos - n, dura Lility, beauty of workmanship, &c., &e., ther are not excelled by any ethers with which I sin scquaint- ed. Respectfully, your obedient servant, O. R. Merger. J. }. Ellis, Esq., Washington. Wastneton, D.C., Mi Dear Sir: The Piano rohased off Davis & C some erg - entire satisinction. . clea: and of beautiful workman- theing a judge of such instruments, I trast- as. Peren Catan. tock of these Pinnos, se- Boston last week 1S, 96 Pa. avent J. F. Ellis. We have now a large SON & CO.. will NA, GLASS. and’ GAS FIXTURE regular low prices. Per cent. for cash ai nd _* any of v ia Banks (except the Bank of Kanahwa? ttear. “ADy and ail debts due them, can be im the same currency, with thanks to such of ther debtors as choose to avail themselves of this prop osition. ‘Alexandria. Sept. 2, 1987 ne 2)-4 body the order of the school hours on the Pacific All her com:non schoois are to have apparatus and teachers of yymnastics {D7 A correspondent of the Riclmond Dis- oh denies that 4 ditticulty hasoccurred at the iversity of Virginia in consequence of the Rector refusing to receive notes ou suspended ziitt and Haydon on Paints hed the ongh sys- Modern Paintors. x-Governor of Florida. Cees Ae ee -May or of Washington, Henny Batpwiy, U.S. O.C. Wiant, Principal Rittenhouse Academy, fob 20 tf . Coe’s Drewing. ne’ Architectural Jon and Paris by KNCR FAYLOR- CCARONI. ey Jialian Maccarom nthe xetual market hat sold for #4 (and for $5) for the low price of $3.50; i @3, and for $2.50 a Drawing, Hil’s Flower Printr Progressive Drawing Book, F a slight variation in superior quality for od ansortment of FF. ees . from ESTMENT. ported with others, from Corporation Bonds of the City of Daven; Paying 10 per cent. interest by Coupon in 's of $500 exch. The growing city of Davenport bas now about, oe jahatatants and is rapidly increasing in wealth’ and popuinti inicipal debt is only $129,000, nnd ite raslrond Published in the Intelli- We recommend ese bonds, believing them to be as safe as any CHUBB BROTHERS YENUINE ITALIAN of the very bestq A Tuntyixe Crry.—The population of Milwan- n, according to a census jast com- In 1550 she Lad only 20,- 061 inhabitants, and the present census exhibits an Increase in 7 years of 24,461. A Rovat Wepptxo.—The Berlin correspond of the Manchester Guardian says that it is uader- stood there that the marriage of Prince Frederick William with the Princess Royal of England will be celebrated at Buckin: isth of January, and the roy their public entry into Berlin on the 3d of Febru- 3 & BU re favorably with pleted, namber 44,542. pa LEGAL ADVISER, or how to duninsh many ot er market in t! o pated eaeg, avoid Lawsuits, and si aM ney. monductiog busin ae debt is o1 $125,000, I reodiey, author of Information abo: D.E. E. Braman, of Mata Modern Reform Fxamin and South on the Stes; @i. Just ‘exas, carefully prepared by of the union of North State or city a. 0 It 006 AMILY BIBLES—Large quarto size, in fail full bound in embossed maroon FRANCK TAYLOR, gham Palace on the couple will make OR & MAURY, HINA, GLASS, AND EARTHEN WARES. R.H. MILLER, SON & CO., IMPORTERS, Have received two iistalments of t ‘wo 1 rT lien Se ea an 4 ‘season sets il lescription, and that their prices will oom. i. MitLeR, Son off