Evening Star Newspaper, October 27, 1857, Page 1

ee THE EVENING 8 . ren tt ie w PUBLISHED BVERY AFTERNOON, (SUNDAY EXCEPTED,) AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Corner of Pa. avenus and Eloverth street, By W. D. WALLACH, ‘and is served to subsoribers by carriersat SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Axents; papers served in packages at S734 cents per menth. To mail subscribers the subsori, price i THREE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS BP nisms year im advance, TWO DOLLARS for six months, sad ONE DOLLAR for three montis ; for less than three months at the rate of 124 cents week. ID" SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. TRUTH-TELLING aS A PROFESSION. We boast much of progress, but there ismuch in whieb we do not . One of the things we need is new pecihinias te suit the emergen- cies which arise. For example, oe higher professions we have only th w, Medicine, and Divinity—but it is quite evident that these are not the only professions for which men of learning and experience ought to be psid. The Louisiana Courier suggests that there should be a profession of Truth-telling. This profession should not be merely for the purpose of telling abstract truth, or even in common gonversation; but simply as a business. For Path pie. in love. polities, law and mer- chandise, there is an immense amount of lying done for gain. In these cases the profession of truth-telling might save the deceived parties much loss. To {ustrate more fully the advantages of t new profession. let us imagine it already initiated and a firm already established. who offer advice for stated fees on every matter of business. taste. or offection. We will suppose that Messrs. Keen, Short & Blunt, three mid- die-aged gentlemen. of varied experience, have opened an office on Canal street, offering to hear statements and to render advice to all oak applying to them in good faith. They 2ave their rooms of audience and examination. their clerks to record facts as detailed, and ex- aminers to inquire elsewhere to ascertain the Yeracity of statements. reserving to the mem- bers of the firm the duty of rendering written and formal opinions upon the cases presented Early in the morning enters Mrs. Heartease. & young widow of twenty-three, whose husband has been dead two years. and who has recently received an offer of marriage from Mr. Flourish MsHumbug. She opens her heart to her busi- ness confidants, tells how she admires Mr. Me- Humbug, how scanty the funds are that were left by her late dear Heartease, what a nice and amiable man her new suitor is, how fund her little curly-headed daughter is of him. and how happy she expects they will all be when Mr. McHumbug comes to live with them. Keen, Short & Blunt listen for an hour or two to her story. and learn more about McHumbug’s char- acter and purposes than the sweet widow could learn in forty years, tell her that they will take the matter under advisement, and send her away. The next day they send her their bill : Mrs. Virginia Heartease, To Keen, Short & Blunt, Dr_- ‘Two hours’ conversation......... One and a half ditto, consultation $35 “1 The boy who presents the bill g ves Mrs. H ® note in legal envelope, which she opens and reads as follows - ~ Dear Mapa: We have come to the con- clusion that you are deceived. We are satis- fied that McHumbug is a knave, aml entertains no regard for anything but your money. We are professionally constrained to say that you to do with him. Yours, truly, Kees, Snort & Burst, Confidential Counsellers.’* At noon enters a young man with a roll of manuseript. He timidly salutes Mr. Blunt. and tells him he was about to send his mann- seript to an editor for publication, but had con- cluded to consult their firm before venturing te do so. He hands his production to Mr. Blurt. who reads very attentively for an hour, con- sulting his library very frequently. Atlasthe looks up over his spectacles and asks: “ Have you ten doliars about you”’’ and having re- ceived his fee he proceeds: -‘ Young man. you gome here to Be told the truth. You have ahown me a pareel of stuff which you say you intend to publish. It is my candid opinion that you had better put it in the fire. Your qhvice of topics is injudicious; your classical allusions are iil-timed ; your style is strained ; your efforts at humor are mere shams; and you have not learned to confine your effusions | within anything like reasonable compass. Re- member, sir, I mean no offence. but you have paid me for =< you the truth, and I hope You will value aud act upon it accordingly.” fhe young aspirant departs without his ten doliars, but a wiser if a sadder man. Next comes a man who thinks he has a good law-hiteh on his neighbor, and desires to eon- salt Keen, Short & Blunt as to the propriety of commencing legal proceedings. © explains the case and shows them how he hopes to win. They listen patiently, but admonish him from time to time to speak the truth if he wants a truthful opinion. He concludes his applica- tion, pays twenty dollars, and receives from Biunt the following opinion : t command of language is none of the best ; your | Dear Sir: We have carefully considered | Your case. Your design is to swindle your | neighbor. We think a smart lawyer would eu- to succeed, yet you will be foolish in ingtheattempt. Go home,invite your neighbor to dinner, give up the Ca il you hold against him, and never again think ef robbing hno of what is justly his because you have an apparent legal right on your side. Hoping for further patronage from ycu, we remain your obedient servants, «Keen, Saort & Buust.” An hour afterwards an application is made by young Highfalutin Sonorous, a politician in embryo. who desires to take advice on the pro- priety of his accepting an office that has been tendered to him by his party. He goes over the matter with as mach truthfulness as re- peated hints from the counsellors can cvm- 1aand,. and is dismissed to the parlor while the members of the firm consult. In afew min- utes a servant asks Mr. Sonoreus for twenty dollars, which being paid, he presents the fol- lowing note: * Dear Sir: You have been educated for busi- ness atsome expense. Your father evidently designed you fora practical business man. You have talent, though it has been somewhat dis- sipated. But we are compelled. in obedience te our professional duty, to say that you will ruin yourself if you embark in politics. Y; are unabie in all essential respects, to fill ¢ proposed role. You would undoubtedly fail. Stick to your law books. Mr. Sonorous, and let politics goto grass. Mind your own business, and you w on be rich; begin to serve the vlitical public. and you wil sven becume worth- est. Yours. sincerely * Keen, Saort & Burnt.” We can fancy hundreds of other cases in which the members of the new profession of Truthtellers would be consulted. All of that large class who are justiy distrustful of their own jadgment would be glad to refer delicate and dubious matters to men whose business it should be to speak disagreeable truths for a proper reward. No doubt the new profession would suffer from the unprofessional falsity and flattery of the unworthy, but consis ; and absolute veracity would secure to the de- “th serving the great bulk of the consu!tation busi- ="' ness. In an age when so many men are puid 20) aafor chieanery and decept on it would be re- freshing to see a class established whose emol- * ment depended upon their candor and veraci- «ty. We must say, however, that we have very Ditile present hope of the establisument of the profession of Truthtellers on the plan proposed. s+] oF Strcipe. —Galigns ieles the following strange suicide as hi - cently taken place tn Paris: A well dressed man, ‘ thi ty years of age, went on the Ith to the top of tue Column of July, Place de la Bastille, and ax Sivarnan Cas lron- it was surrounded by « number of persons, he ov! after a while, politely requested « t aliow him to approach the railing oramic view before him. Atter gazing os er some little time, he remarked * flo " gible that people can ever have th throw themselves fre m causes ferr.” & wo, and at the same moment he ba’ i . failing sud Bane hiaself over ie = ead, Which Wee sodr-adfuily ernshed t st have beeu instauiancuus. Noth- o—- a nd vo bim showrd who he was, and his 7" yf Was sent to the Morgue 7 OY AI Religious revivals are in eral of the M_ EB. Churches | aad its vicinity. ; N | are a very silly young woman to have anything | {1 How twe Price or Brean 1s MANAGED IN Paris.—Every bag of wheat flour, or meal, that comes to the city. must be brought to the Hall an Ble. or Grain Hall. This isan im- mense area, enclosed with a circular wall, and covered with a huge dome; so that it presents 8 vast, unbroken Eat, of grand and beautiful Proportions, lighted from the top. Various stalls, with d . form the offices ot the clerks and employees. On the floor of this hall are piled up. cob house fashion, the bags of grain, presenting to the visitors a striking panorama of solid py: The city of Paris is surrounded by a wall, not for defence, it is comparatively slight, but simply for police. revenue, and other mu- nicipal purposes, one of which is the regulation of the brend market Barriers. that is gates, with police attendants and revenue officers: form the only entrance to the city except the river Seiene, which also has its guards Every bushel of wheat or grain brought to the city for sale must be registored and stored at the Grain Hall under heavy penalti This regulation is rigidly enforced. which it is easy to do at the barriers, with so bulky an article ; especially, as the bags must be of uniform size From this register of the supply, the govern- ment of the city knows. at any hour, just how many pounds or pecks of grain of any kind there are in Paris. From accurate statistics required to be furnished, they know how much flour or meal is baked daily at each bakery. and how much bread of all kinds is consumed. They are therefore ablo to fix the weight and | aie of loaves, each shape and size of which WASHINGTON, D. C., TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1857. NO. 1,489. _ For Rent and Sale. a eee OR RENT.—The STORE-ROOM No. 5!6 7th street. immediately comes the office of the itelligencer, now occupied by W. lendenti —- — Shoe gh dpepsy ei iven immed y. For terms, &c FEO, WCOCHRAN, next door 700M els tt TY, RENT .—That new three story Brick with back building, with bath room, gas, the modern nvemences, situated on tween Second and Third streets. Taquir ARNOLD, C street,between Ahird and Four-and- a-half. oe 14 gi eee ae a ef ST SOR RENT.—A modern-built HOUSE, on 6th between D and E streets. The house would Suit a member of Congress. being a short distance frem the Capitol. It is nearly new and built in the t manner; heated by furnace, lighted with os hath room, &¢. Possession given by the first o November. Apply to THOMAS PA ER, oppo- site Brow: Hotel. oc l4-2w (OR RENT.—My HOUSE on F street, between 12th and 13th. se tf W. F. PHILLIPS, FAR FOR SALE—A Rock Creek, in Montgomery eounty, Md., six miles from the hi ts of Georgetown, adjoining the lands of Mess: Perry, Wood, Bestor, Nowles, Bohrer, and Hay . 2 acres. A heautiful loca. tion ; partially impreved; new house; 13 acres rich creek bottom, an: me fine yellow-pine timber. It can be divided, if desired. Cxll and see the premi- we who desire to purchase. je 4-tf "8 CONFECTIONERY FOR SALE. ‘This well known and popular estabiishment now offered for Sale, thus presenting a rare opportu- nity for a good Confectioner to enter into a safe and Profitable business. Possession can be had Ist No vember. The three-story Brick House, now cecn- pied as above. is offered at private sale,or wil! be rented orieased as may be desired. . For particulars inquire on the premises, No. 84 Bridge street. Georretown, D. C., or to WM. eoe of fine LAN Don ‘as its appropriate names, according to the ratio between the supply and the demand. al- lowing a fair and just profit to producers. tra- ders, and bakers, no more, no less. The price thus fairly graduated at short intervals, isfully proclaimed :to the public, the dealers, the bakers and police. _ The police are authorized to drop in at any time into any bakery or bread-shop, wherever bread is exposed for sale, and weigh the loay There is also a special inspecting officer ap- pointed for this express purpose. His visits are not stated that he may not have things got ready for exhibition instead of inspection, ac- cording to the English and American fashion of doing such things. If the inspector finds the weight deficient, or the price of a kind of par- ticular loaf too high for the grade, all the bread in the shop is swept off at once, and distributed to the hospitals and other eleemosynary estab- lishments of the city. Thus are the public pro- tected against private cupidity speculating in the means of existence A Dorcn Sownamaviist.—Vot I shall do mit mine proder Fretty. Ino can dell. He stants up ven he lays toun, unt coos yalkin around vast avake ven he ish vide asleep. He sleeps indor same ped in anoder room as me; I mean. he sleeps in anoder room in der same ped as I. Vel, nex veek Saturtay nite, der dailors sents home my new suit mit plack proadclot close. Idinks nex tay I varesdem mit meding, unt Parpary vill dinks I looks nicer as mine rifal, Henrich Bottishimer. So nex mornin I gets up early, like everybody toes ven tay bass new close, unt looks arount, ven lo! and peholt! I find at mine close hadn't staid put! Te key locked dight mit der toor on te inside, unt ter vindows vas bulled to on te outside of plints, unt noting vas proke loose novares. looks on te ped. und under te ped, unt arount te ped, unt like derold shentloman Pyron dell apout, everyvare but 7 te ped, unt I no vints dem. Den I pegius to sware in low Bensylvany dietch, | vich sounts very much like der steam music unt can squalls mixt. unt ter noise vakens up proder Fretty. Sourkroutuntgrabapples! vat youdink’? Tescamp has up gotin der nite, tress- ed himself ia dem, und come pack ter ped mit dem on. Te smardest chew in Chatam street vouldn’t hafe solt ter whote suit vor vify tha- | Jars! If I hadn't a known Fretty tone it in his sleep. unt dat he vas more as acoot teal stronger as me, I’d a panged hii dill he vas placker as plew. Tre Coxstitvtios or Oregox.—The con- stitution likely, according to the last accounts, to be adopted by the Oregon conventidn, con- tains some rqnarkabie provisions. It doesaway (says the Journal of Commerce) with grand juries as unnecessary—the preliminary exam- ination before a magistrate previous to com- mittal being deemed sufficient. It provides that there shall be no lieutenant governor; that the secretary of State shall exercise the functions of governor pro tem. in the case of the death of that functionary ; and that the governor shal! also be treasurer of the State. The number of members of the State senate is limited to fifteen, and that of the assembly to thirty, with biennial sessions. The ballot is abolished at elections, and riva voce voting subsituted. Judges are declared ineligible for any office not judicial during the period for which they are elected, and for one year after; municipalities are ab- solutely prohibited from contracting debts; and bank charters of every description are forbi: den. With regard to tho question of slavery. it is believed that two clauses—one legalizing and the other probibiting slavery—will be ap- pended to the draught of the constitution, to be adopted or rejected by a subsequent vote of the people. - A Cneap Menagerie Snow.—At old Ashta- bula, in the State of Ohio, there once lived a queer old puritan sey te Deacon Daniel B.. a worthy man and a Christian (as the times went) although his style of preaching was peculiar to himself, and unlike anything laid down in books. At a protracted meeting, the good people were much scandalized to find that a menagerie had encamped in the same neigh- borhood. and was ‘drawing big audiences,”’ from among the worshippers. and among the delinquents several members of the Deacon's family. Amid the general lamentation the Deacon arose and comforted them as follows :-— “ Brethen. you must have faith! There is Abra- ham, /:¢ had faith—got a knife out to kill his son Isaac with—but the Lord did’t let him dew it And there is my namesake, Daniel, de had faith—lots of faith too. They cast him into a lion’s den, 4u¢ lions never touched him-—-and there he sot and sot a// night and looked at the show for nothing—did't cost him acent either.”’ 4 ‘s voice became inandible and he subsided. a Deata rrom tae Bite or ASpiper.—Charles Holman, yonngest son of Orin Holman, Esq., of Lancaster, Mass., died a few days ago under quite painfal circumstances. His death was evidently caused by the bite of a spider. On Wednesday morning he complained of pain in his mouth, which made it quite diffiault for him tveat. Soon a considerable swelling was ob- served upon one side of his face, and this ex- tending to the brain, ere long, produced aber- ration, and at last mortification set in, and finally death followed. The physician attending him seemed to have no doubt as to the cause of his death, there being many confirmatory evi- \ d noes that the cause above given was the true ene. The bite was evidently made while the victim was asleep, as the first notice of it was in Just under the lip the physician the morning. discovered the original wound, and it was his opinion that the spider was caught between the two lips by a sudden contraction of the muscles of the mouth, caused by the moving of the insect over it while the young man was asleep. The usuel remedies were applied, but it was too late. He died in about a week after the accident. Tir ron Tat.—A couple of Yankee girls put a ballfroz in the hired man’s bed. to see if they couldn't get bimtotalk. Damel threw the frog outof the window. and never said aword. Soon after he put a half a bushel of chestnut burrs in the girl's bed, and about the time he thought uld imade the least shadow, Daniel went or and rattled the latchfuriously. Out went the candle, and in went the utthey didn’t stick, though the burs di Calling on them, he begged then to be quiet, for be oniy wanted to know if they had ‘seen anything of that pesky bullfrog. Hed gin five dollars to find it.” “} as receipt for the money, and BRIDGES, 313 West Baltimore street, Baltimore. Au 27-tf OR RENT —Prof. H. W. MUNDE. having fitted up his Hailinan elegant manner, which renders it one of the prettiest roome in this erty, will be rented upon moderate terms for Soirees, Suppers, Dinners, or Promenade Concerts. Apply at the Hali on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday even- Ings from 73¢ until 944 o'clock. His School ix now open for the reception of pupils on ter and Thursday afternoon and evening. oe 2-t HOUSE FOR A FIVE-DULLAR BILL.— Nates of the States of Virginia, Maryland. and others. of the Corporations of Georgetown’and Al- exandria. and of our City Banks, will be taken at ri for chances to a Kaffie of a House and Lot, itle indisputable, in Square 5!, part of Lot 15, front log 15 feet on 27th street, between G and H stroets, First Ward. and 99 feet deep. There are 150 chances at five dollars each. The drawing will take p'ace at Charles Werner’s, 88 soon as all the chances are taken. A certificate with a number each will be given achance for the drawing. The time when the drawing takes piace will be made known through this paper. This 1s. 2 good oppoitunity to get rid per money at CHARLES WE RN E sylvania avenue. FFERED FOR IVATE SALE, and if not sold before the % on that day (the 2th by a public sale or a tses, the beautiful o MER HILL.” whie' turopike road lesdin; s ~D. to Alexandria, three miles and a*haif from either ei consisting of a new comfortable elling house, cel lars, and out-buildings, with seres of very neh land, of which over 1iOncres are under cultivation, the rest being hard wood land. geod spring water, good fishing, good water-power for milling or facto- Ty purposes. ‘The land may be hnsed in two par- cela, about 100 acres with the residence and over 50 acre! eriineresare the best - City proper fora part dera- tron would be ace For further information apply to JOHN F Nu oat the Drag Store coruer of 7th and ashington,oratthe Law Office of BR ER, in Alexandria. se I7-eotif (OR SA of all the pa- 8, 355 Penn rat So'clook p. nm, to be made on the pren untry residence called “SUM situated in Virginia ' R FOR PRO- CITY PROPER TY—Four Farms ranzins from ato acres. A respectable residence and other necessary out-build Fruit. &c., to each. Also,a Hone Carpenta: hop. with seven or more acres of Land. This erty les within a mileof a Railroad Depot in Fairfax oounty, eight miles from Alexandria, ten from Washington, with turnpike road toaxch. Further particulars known of THOMAS CRUX, 27 G street north. betwoen 13th and t4th. 0c 1h eolw* re Stoves, &c. M ©. WOODWAR D'S , WEETROPOLITAN STOVE AND GRATE FACTORY. The Greatest Cooktan Stoces im the United States. I have just reoeived fr: Phitadelphiaa few of the new Risin TAR, double Oven Cookmg Stove; adecided improvement on the old Morning Star; patented 1857. [had them got up ia Philadel hia this last suminer, exclasively for this market, They are very heavy and strong, and cast of the very best Pennsyivania Malleable frou. Al! the Cooking Utensils are made extra heavy. F. H. Church, Fisq., manufacturer. Ihave also, fae Linerty Star, made by Mes: Abbott & Laurence of the ra:ne place." Stexet Dovere Ovex Cook, m Haivan Bartlett & Co. very best Arr Ticw that oan be found int or any other market, some of which are tho celebrated Sunrise, IMPROVED Goer, Flora Cook, Nopir Coox, ang the Brox Rives Air-Tiant Coox. if any man ean produce a better Cooking Stove, to excel the nbove Stoves, for roasting. baking, &o., 1 will give him §¥ on each Please ca;! and examine them. it will cost you gothing, and yon will see al! kinds and eorts of Stoves,&ec, Forsale at Cc. WOODWARD" Metropolitan Stove and Grate Fac! No. 318 and 322 Va. ave., bet. Intiand iith Balcony in Front full of Stoves. Astothe Sea Sugty. erat top Cookine @ examined it th ughly, and think Appropriate name—SuHeLL. Yes, shells will burn out ina few fires, Tt 1s a good name for them—ood for the makers. And aa to the old Morn- ing Star. | sold them fast fall, but will not rell them again. They areas thin as pasteboard. | own prove that the maker's agent urged me, for almost aday, last summer in iny Counting room to sell them thin Fall; saying that if | would take twenty-five of them he would give me the exclusive agency ofthem for five yeara. i told tim | would net have them at any pries, they are so thinly made. ‘They are hand billed over town by one that said last full that they All the above I can prove. Were not worth having. we 17-08 I “RISING STAR. HAVE just roogived from, Philndelphin a fow of the new NG STAR, or Do Cooking Stoves, a decited impro: the old Morning Star. Patented 1257. I had them got upin Philadelphia this last sum: mer, and they are fully suited to this mar- ket. ‘They are heavy and mone cast, of the very best Pennsy!vania malable iron; the cooking utensils are wade extra heavy, and are manufactured by F. H urch, eq. Philadelphia. Please cail and see of all kinds them. Also, the areost ane of Ste that ean be found inthe District of 7 Faraces, Latrobe Fire Places or Parlor Compan- tons, Parlor Cumberland ,Coal Grates, and other ney pork terest fog elon . the above are for sale at 3 Cc. WOODWARD'S Metropolitan S:ove and Grate Factory, Nor. 318 322 Pa. av., between | and lith streets; y in front full of St« se 14 eo6w F® OsT KING. ETROPOLIPAN STOVE AND METROLATE BACTORY, No. 318 Pa. nceans betiween 10th and, 86 3-e03m Ith streets, E SRET INFIRMITIES OF YouTH Be ssigtaar tT MATURIT Just Published, Gratic, the 2th Thousand. A few wong of the “Rational Trentin t icine, of Spermatorrhes or I.ooal a oeturnal Emissions, i nd Nervous Debihty, Pre- maturoa Deony of the Byatem. Impo- t ,and Impediments to Marriage generally, by B. DE LANEY. M. D. ‘The important fret that the many alarming com- plaints, originnting inthe imprudence and solitude of youth, may he easily removed without Medicine, iain this smali tract. ofeariy demonstrated ; and the emirely new and highly suceessful treatment. ax adopted by the author, fully expinjnod, by moans of which every one is enabled to eure Himself perfectly and at the least possible eost, thereby avouing all the advertired rostrums of the day. Sent to any addrwas, gratia and post free, in a sealed envelope, by remitting af ag lg atainps ‘yom-d&ewit, 17 Lispenard street, New Yor RB .Y BIBLES—Large quarto size, in fail AM bind: 5 Family. Bibles, fu 1 bound in embossed maroon epee FRANCK TAYLOR, | E_ SPLENDID PIANO. almost pew. for N i oO 150, Call and see it at the Musie De-, W. G. METZEROTT, oc 10 corner of 11th strect and Pa. av. RYE. AND BARLEY MALT, for sale at the CITY MA ‘SE. if West Falis HAMS We have a choice lot of Family cured HAMS, which are unsurpassed in excellence. KING & BURCHELL, se2% Corner of Vermont av and 15th street, Georgetown Advertisements. A LAKGE ASSORTMENT OF FALL 4t very Low Prices to Cash Customers. JOHN H. SMOOT, No. 19 beg? oF Briver Strxrt, rgetown, D.C., has received now offering at very low prices to Gash and prompt customers, a large assurtn 3 FALL AND WINTER GOO fricheeed in Philadelphia and New Yor! arge recent Auction Sales, and from the unporters, al very low prides, which will enable him to offer to purchasers, many desirable Goods considerably below their value. In theassortment will be found— Rich Silk Robes and Bayadere Silks Best make of Black Silks : Bayadere Valentias and Valentia Robes Rich Printed, ali wool, Delaines and Robes Satun Fancom plain eolors, all wool,a very supe- rior goods. double width, at 75c. Leepin’s and other makes French Merinos, of all the men) denieens colors, including White and 180) Plain Delains, black, white and colored. 8-4 binck French Merinos, for Shawls Rich Union Plaid Merinos, at 31\ et: all Wool do. 50 cts. Printed Mousiin Delaines, good styles, at 18% and 25 cents 3.0 pieces, best styles, English Prints at 12% cts, ibbons: Rich style Bonnet and Sasa Pinia colors do., very cheap Velvet Ribbons and Fringe Trimmings Stella, Biocha Shawls, in great variety Super doubie Brocha do. Chenille and Cashmere Scarfs Bajou’s Kid Gloves, all colors and Nos. Sack Flanneis, all colors White American, Welch, and Saxony do. t nd6 4 Delnines Colors ard binek Coburg Mern Blaok Crape Veils and English Crapes ¥est black and brown and white English Prints Long, sad yeanete Biack Thibet and Bay State Shawis Ladies and Children’s plaid woolen Shawls, inal! styles and prices Hosiery of every description ladies Saxony and Merino Vests With a full supply of housekeep ng and domestic Goods, of the best makers. ocd JOHN H. SMOOT. COR SAL E—Handsome residence on the Heights of Georgetown. The subseriber.as Trustee, of- fers for sale that spacious and handsome residence in Georgetown, at present oceupied by Charles W. Pairo, Exq. The property comprisesan entire square of ground, heautifully improved with walks, 5 shrubbery. flowers, &c.; a large and well built green honse, with plants in — variety. There are also on the premises, Stables, Carringe-house, and other convenient out houses, ses.” The Dwelling: House is large and roomy, having. with the wings, a front of ninety-five (95) feet and commands one of the finest views of the Potomac river and country around. It 1s heated by a furnace, igttee with gas, and contains bath fixtures for hot and cold water; a large cistern, kitchen range; and almost every convenience for a first-class residence, red. the Furniture will be sold with the house, session can be ziven immediately. For further part &o., apply to SA At Pairo& 3 se 21-dSw2awiw opposite the Treasury. N O TIC FE —Having been informed that cer- tain persons are in the habit of collecting and gathering together the Bottles which containor have contained our beverages, and putting therein an arti cle made by others than ourselves, and then dispoa- ing of such article on the faith and credit ofour name stamped on said Bottles, ail persons are hereby notified that such Bottles are our own property. and not subject to snie.and that they are delivered toour opstomers ouly to be returned. and that it 1s our firm intention to proseeute to the utmost extent of the law, any infringment of our rights on the premises. . ARNY & SHINN, Union Bottling Depot, 57 Green street. sell Georgetown, D.C. Dp) PONT’S GUNPOWDER. Jam all | Bilet withall the various kinds of DU PONT POW DER, and am prepared to supply the same in any quantity to parties wanting, on the most favorable terms. W. ALBERT KING, Agent for the District of Columbia, No, 35 High Gee mar 12-tf (Intel ARtat: Dentistry, [HE IMPROVED SETS OF TE M. LOOMIS, M. D., the inventor and patentee of “Leomis’ Mincral Plate Teeth,” having, successfully introduced his improvement fi.) various cities, has now permanentiy estab- lished hunself im Wat nprovement ly in making & that indestruct their construct Kal Vanic actic joints to beot food. henee lr one mineral, sed iD ore free from here sre no jed with moisture or particies of Ney are pure and clean. They are r, stronger, iess clumsy, far_more durabie, snd ural in theirappearance. | will give areward o ‘Thousand Dollars to any one who will produce a wise work of art to equal mune im purity, beauty, duratniity, artistic excellence or any other requisite quality. All work reaponsibly warranted. 276 Penna. avenue, bet ween lith and 12th streets, Bp is-ly DE, VILLARD, DENTIST, LATE OF € CAGO, Would respectfully izens of the Dis A) operations in his profes ed style. venue, adjoining Gautior’s inn ay | mma ¢ So Loe = JR. STEPHEN BAILY, Ovrice No. 198 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Taree doors from \ith Street, Dr. BAILY oan be seen atall eS ‘s leave to inform the publiethat he burs, at his office, loorted asabove. He feels aunured that an experience of fifteen years} practice, wi'h the large number of patients,and great variety of difficult cases that he has treated suecess- fully, will enatle him te surmount aor difficulty, scientific or otherwise, relating to the Teeth. His own experience confirming the opinion of many men eminent in the profession, and especially Dre. Haris and J. and KE. Parmly, has led him, long since, todis- card all mercurial Preparations for filling ‘Teeth, niso all Enamels, Gutta Percha, India Rubber, and ¢ ments for the oonstruction of Continuous mn ‘Teeth, and that Porcelian, iold Plate, is the only reliable substance that can be worn in the mouth, 48 was most conclusively shown by the Inst American Dental Convention. . Leip he flatters himself from his long resi- dence sad practice in Washington, he 16 known to his numerous friends and patro leave to refer them to the following TESTIMONIALS: From the lato Reotor of the Churoh of Epiphany this oe 8 Dr, StePHEN Batty: Dear Sir—I desire tooxprese my esteem for you pose, and my confidence in ov 28 a superior dentist. The operations exeonted ior me havo been highly satisfactory. ihees that you y receive the patronage from my friends and the public that your skill so well deserves. Yours very truls Washington, Aug. 2%, 1866. J. W. FRENOM. From one of the oldest firms in Baltimore, Messrs. Boggs, Cotman & Co, Hav! employed Dr. Stephen Baily, Sargeon Den- tist of Yashipgton city, to exeoute for me an i portant and difhoult piece of work, which he did to my entire satisfaction, and in view of the fact that one of the most distinguished members of the Dental College of Baltimore, faNed, after repeated trials, to perform the same work satisfactorily, OF as 8 ine reat pleasure to express my entire confidence and f zh estimation of his professional skill. Baltimore, Jan. 12, 1857.5 HARMANN BOG6S, Extract froma note received from the late Hon. John M, Clayton, 78. Senate, Aug. I le for me work rebl; Vers gratia OHN The teeth yon mad. ing could be better. CLAYTON.” To those that sook relief from the maladies of the teeth, { can cheerfully recommend Dr. 8. Baily as a uperior Dentist; he made a set of porcelinn teeth for one of my familv, and plugged. several teeth for myself, and the wor! hag awe! — more than heir ¢, Va. Cont of the M. E. Clitreh South, Apnil 13 . We, the undersigned, having had oceasion to avail ouracives of the professional skill of Dr. 8. Bally, Surgeon Dentist of ing been on ery ,and we respectfi dence and patronage of which we consider him eminently worthy. 8. tol, operations in Dental S commend him to the oc publi ‘Tuomas U. WaLtER, Architect U. owas MILLER, Mi at beanie . &. Bone eo) " ny N.S. Lanconn, M. D., of Washington, D, C, Jos. H. BrapiRy, of Washington, Ce Grorex Wattoy, Ex-Governor of Florida, Wanray Lanox, Ex-Mayor of Washington, Henry Batow'n, U.S. Patent Office, Pe D.C, WVieR®, Principal Rittenhouse Academy, (TEN PER CENT. INVESTMENT. Corporation Bonds of the City of Davenport, Towa. paying 10 per cent. interest by Coupon in New York. js of $59 eaeh. ‘The growing city of Davenport bas now about 2,000 inhabitants, acd is rapidly increasing in wealth and population. Ite municipal debt is only $159,000, and its railroad debt only ‘el 25,00n, and cannot now be increased. The statistics of the ae were published in the Intelli- gencer of the Sith Septeml, We recemme! ther Lapeyeeg) believing them to be as safe as any Serer CHURB BROTHERS REEN GINGER—GREEN GINGER — > rece! and Jeb G GREEN GINGER ive A end ING & Vermont sreaee and 15th street. iva Vocal and Instrumental Music. MUSICAL CAR Mace 5 to his bere lg Fenwerelcavet furnish MUSIC for Bail: repared ti. Tivate Parte and From one to any number of Musicians to Trees. be had at the shortest notice. Orders can be left at the F. Ellis or W.G. Metzerott, or corner Gth and G streets, Navy Yard. pUsican CARD, Prof. A. F. LITTLE takes pleasure i ing to his frends and to the’ citize <a Wa hington, Alexandria, and vicinity he is prepared to receive Pups for Pianoforte, Guitar, Flute, Orders left at the Music Store ot M Washington, D. C., and the Music Sto Parrot, Alexandria, Va., will meet with prompt at- ‘fem aiawinne Dr. Hunt's, 3° Penn. avenue, MES. CECILIA YOUNG will res mupileon eareeny next, Reruber, iat. ‘or terms, &c.. appiy at No, t S tween Dand' Batrecta: \°" 4 Tenth street: be. [STRUCTION IN VocaL Music. C. IRVING'S Vocal Music C: struction and ractice se ‘Toupermnee Han street. above 3th, on Monday Wednesday and Poets evenings. Afternoon cias: a Syonings. | Afte classes at 45; o'clock, and ‘erms, (in either class,) 22 lessons, $5. Private instruction, vocal or piano, per quarter, oc 2-Sm* and other instruments, her les- se 2i-Stawiw ‘Ladies and gentlemen desirous of rece, thorough knowledge of music will be gratihed by wert 3 with either of these classes, Application can be made to Mr. I. at the Hall or st Office we 2i tf R.W. HENRY PALMER’S PIANOFORTE M CLASSESare daily adding new member ‘er sons desirous of availing themselves of Mr. Pain - ER's services Are requested to enroll their names as onrly as ae. This Class system is more advantageous for the advancement of Children, than any other system of instruction. Itis socal advantageous for the perfecting of the most brilliant performe: Primary Ch ‘oop hacia c Timi -iass $5 per quarter. Advance 19. All applications Ny be made to Mr. won ALMER, at his residence. 260 F ty i Zeorgetown Classes meet every Monday Thursday at 12 o’clock, at Miss Harrover’s (aed town Female Seminary, we tf Dancing. eo re SO JpANCING ACADEMY. Mr. TF. GASZYNSKI and DAUGHTER have the honor to announce to the Ladies and Gen- tlemen of Washington and Georgetown that he will re open his Classes for Dancing ing Washington on Friday, the 9th of October. at Mr. Crouch’s Hall, corner of lit mi over Farnham’s Bookstore, for M ) from 3 o'clock p. m.; for Ladies and Gentlem from 7 0’elock p.m. Georgetown—on Wednesay, the 7th of October, at Miss Harrover’s Ladies Sem" inary, from 3 o'clock p. m. For terms and particularg application can be made at Mr. G.’s residence, 47 F street, between —— 1th streets, VENING CLASSES are now forming at the 4 Central Academy, corner of E and lth streets, ‘The exercises will commence Wednesday evening, October lath. A comple'e system of Figures is tanght ina new, concise, and simple method. 0c 9-Lin _ __ 3. MERCHANT, Principal. ROGRESS IN THE FINE ARTS. PAINTING AND PHOTOGRAPHY COMBINED. PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAITS, In Oil Colors, on Canvas, MINIATURE OR Size oF Livs. S. WALKER’S PORTRAIT AND PICTURE GALLERY, Odeon Hall, corner 43g st. and Pennsylvania avenue, 8. WALKER has fitted up the above spacious Spartments al a very great outiny of capital, thereby rendering his establishment one of the most com plete and handsome in the whole country. He bas a large Gallery for free exhibtiton of upward of 20 fine Oi! Paintings, by some of the best ancient and modern masters, to which he intends to add fresh importations. S. WALKER has also fitted upa com- pee suit of room vbing apartments: for Indies, and purci t possible instru ments, and engazed 4 first cl assist himint he departinent for taking al! ki PHOTOGRAPH 2 GUERREOTY PE POR smallest miniature to size of life. S. WaLkkR. by comining the Photographie Pro- cess with the art of Painting, of which be has had 25 years’ experience and whose specimens of life size portraits may be seen in some of the first fami- lies of the city, as well as those exisluted in his Gallery, he will be abl two, to produce port celled for their fidelity and life-like express) vas and boards prepared by himself expres: the purpose. Particuiny attention paid te the painting of P. traits, Mininture or iife-size, from small picture deceased friends, Photographs taken from corpses, or sick persons taken at their own residences,on immediate notiee. Committees acd classes taken in any number in groups, and any quantity of cosies from the same sold At reasonable charges. Likenesses painted on Copper for ‘Tomb Stones. Valuable Oil Paintings, and Old Family Portraits, carefully back lined aud restored to their orizimal freshness. Ladies and gentlemen sre respectfully solicited to call at the Gallery, over Shiliington’s book store— entrance 446 etreet. two doors from Pennsylvania avanua. iv 1 Gm by the combmation of the # that have never been ex Can- for ROPOSALS FOR ERECTING MARINE BARRACKS AT PENSACOLA, FLORIDA. Navy DepartMent, Washington, Sept. 21, 1857. Sexled i dorsed “Proposals for build M eks at Pensacola. Florida,’? will nis department uw ny of .+ for the coustruc ized to be erected at Pensacola, Florida. aceording to the plans aud specifications prepared by the cirection of the Navy Department, copies of which may be seen at the offices of the commandants of the Yards at Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Boston. New York, Philadeiptia, Norfuik, and Pensaceia, and at the Navy Department. ‘The proposals must be for furnishing all the mate- rials aud completing the work ins manner satis{ac- tory to the person who may he appointed by the Navy Department to superintend the same; and the De- partinent reserves the right to reject or accept any of the proposals herein invited, when it deems the in- terest of the United States requires it. Ninety per cent. of the amount of work done and the materials delivered will be paid for from time to time, as the work progresses, upon estimates made and certified to by the superintendent on the part of the United States, and ten per cent. retained until the completion of the contrac’ and acceptance of the work by the said superintendent and department, and be forfeited in the event of non-fulfilment of the contract: provided thet no bill shall be made for an amount less than five thousand dollars. Each proposal must be xecompanied bv a written uarantee, signed by two responsible persons, (cer- ified to be so by a navy agent. postmaster. district judge, or seme other officer of the United States,) in the sum of five thousand dollars that the bidder will, when required, 1f his proposal be accepted. enter in- to a contract and bond with proper and suflicient se- curity for its faithful performance. Bidders ted to examine the pians and speeificat offices herein- before mentioned. "Phe proposaix muat be sealed and addressed to this degnrtment, ud. plainly endorsed " Proposals for Jruil ing Marine Barracks at Pensacola, Flori ‘The bidder only whose offer may be accepted wil! be notified, and the contract will be forwarded as soon thereafter as practicable, which he wil! be re- quired to exeoute within ten days after its receipt atthe post office named by him. All the above work is to be completed inal! re- spects according to the plans and specifications within twelve months from and after the date of the contract. ISAAC TOUCEY, ge 24-2nwththNov Secretary of the Navy. HE LEGAL ADVISER, or how to dimimsh Loases, av Lawsuits, and save Time, Trou- ble. and Money, by conducting business according to law, as expounded by the best and Intest Author- ston: by Edwin T. Peezdiey, author of @ Practical = carefull: da, Tex: or the w nation abot ‘Tex 1 of Matageor 4 — ——s and South on the sul of § Stiles; $l. J. lished. and emeg TAY se B- Bookseilers, near 3 Moore's Perspective, principles and practice, 2 ve Enecek's Peepective and Drawing from Nature, cersttan’s Drawing from Objects, London, 82 ‘ 3 Drewing. £ jon, $5.50 k being becom = Course of Inventive Drawing. London, z5conts Elemeataire de Perspective 750. ion of Nerth avers 5, ty, Joseph C. fe le by LOR & MAURY nat. oC- irardon ; Cour’ Lineare. 2 vols... Drawing Boo! man figures. Paris, 6234 cents Prawing oe Colors, flay on Symetrjonl Henney, Pan on the External Forms of Man, Soplin’s Iso- vatrieal Drawing. Jopling'’s Isometrieal Perspee- tive, Philip's {-ectures on Painting, Merimee on Os Painting. Hazlitt ard Haydon on Painting, Ruskin’s Modern Paynters. Philips on Color, Ci tural nnd. Machine Drawing, Burn’ wing, Hill's Flower Painting. Coe’s fr.wing, Progressive Drawing Book, Pyne’s Architectural Drawing. | fr London and Paris by te eres With others, free KNCK TAYLOR: M.A nounce ‘Washinton sy and Alexandria, that he Is now seen reg Musical Depots of J. at his seciicoee ot, ren he’ r. Metzerott, re of Mr, sons in Voor! Music, eatherin classes or private Watches, J. ewelry, &c., BALTIMORE: WASHINGTON, AND VIR. Bank Notes tak 0 rich“and fashionable GOLD EWE PRY of Biaite tise CER ARTES Set other choice go Tew days. movigloass Assortment of new ac nouyg which I am prepared to seli at very iow s. Picase eal! at S38 Penn. avenue, sign of the iarce Spread Eagle, se o-tf H. O. HOOD. Pianos, &c. They have also just opened Sales Koom No 271 Baltimore street, between Charlee ans ight remises partly occu: Henry’ MeGadery"as mele store, wwtewe they ert pnstan and hight 9 finished grand and ‘ 8iso, Melodeons, from the octave, some with double a ee small 7 extensively engaged in the manufacture o france, we will soil wholesale and retail, on the mos key -boarde, irches, Our Pianos were awarded the hi (gold medal) at the Fairs of the Matviand petit two successive years—October, 1855, and 1856—1 op- Position te fourteen and eighteen piano® from some of the best makers from New York, Boston and Bai- timore. We were alsonwarded the first premium-at the Industrial Exhibition held im johmoad, Vir- Finis, 1255 and 1856. They have also been awarded the highest premium (silver medal) at the Metro- politan Mechanies’ Fair for 1857. Tn addition to this we are in possession of testime nials from the most distinguished professors and emateurs in the country, which can be seen st our warerooms, speaking for themselves and others of the ugh appreciation in which our instruments are eae | where held. All mstruments are guaranteed for five and & privilege of exchange is granted within the first six months from the day of sale if the instruments do not Kive entire antis{action. Wholesale dealers will find it to ther advantage tog ‘chasing. and tuned. ‘mar ié-ly WM. KNABE & Co. NEW GROCERY, WIN ater STORE. The subscriber begs to inform his friends and the public, that he has opened a NEW STORE, correr of 12th street acd Louisiana avenue, where he in tends to keep constantly on hand a agsortment of Foreign and SS. LI QUORS, CIGARS, snd FINE GROCERIES, consisting of Fine Teas, Sugar, Coffee, Flour, Sonp, Jlives, Raising, Figs, Sardines, Anchovies, Otarn, & Co., Pinet & Co., and Col. Chabard demijohns, and casks. Old J ries, Madeira, Port of varieun d: s lien Claret, Chateaux Margaux Hiss Chi mporne Cider, Brandy Fruite, Reyne) Edinburgh Ale, Annisette, Maraschino, Curaoc Absynthe, Champagne, and a large and varied scription of Havana Cigars. Also, Stoughton Bitters, and Fever and Ague Bitters: Porter, Ale,and Cider. Famili: are pertionlerty invited to oall and exam- 0. residences at the shortest notice. A general assortment of fine Havana cere, um ie re will be promptiy attended delivered at their orted direct by the subscriber. at wholesal * Canal Boats supplied on reasonable terms, and produce taken in exchange. Levy's Old Whiskey, constantly on hand, of 19%. Country orders ——_ attended oe: and ooun- try produce of all descriptions received on consign JONAS P. LEVY, No. 554 Twelfth street. HE LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF PIA N- OFORTES 1s to be found at the Music De- arcs W. G. METZEROTT._ UBRER’S BRITISH POWER IN INDIA ‘ols., SvO.. London, itieal and Military Events in Indias, by Major ugh, Bongal Army, 2 London. Japon-lado Chine, par M. Duboies de Janciguy, 1 vol.: Paris. Martin's Statistics of the British Colonies, | voi., Svo.: London. The Kingdom and People of Siam, by Sir John Brown ‘ols.: Londen. Our Anglo-lndian Army, by Capt. Rafter, I vol.; Artillery, by Capt. Buekle, Lend: jon, Lon , vir of the Benga! gal Artillery, Lv Memoirs an pondence of the Marquis Weliesiey, successively Governor-General and Captnin-General of India, 3 vols., 8vo., London. Military Operations at Cabul, and the retreat and destruction iy the ae Ac in 1842, by Licut. Eyre Bengal Artillery, 1 vol. “ i) PRANCK TAYLOR. TEOLOGY, in little volumes tedged. y INTATURE 4 IVE for the pocket, The Sermon on the Mount. Parables ef the Saviour. Christ's last Discourse to his Disciples. The Song of Moses. aaa Price, ten cents . NOK TAYLOR, NEW BUCKWHEAT MEAL. N A choice lot of new Buckwheat Meal received to-day, KING & BURCHELL, oe 15 Cor. Vermont ave. and 15th st. GEORGE SANDS’ NOVELS. Consuelo, three volumes, La Marie Au Diabie,! Jncaues,! vol, Le Petite Fadette, 1 vol. Valentine, | vol. Je Pech: De M. Antoine, 2vois. Jeanne, | vol. Horace, | vol. ; Francois Le Champi,1 vol. Feverino, | vol. Mauprat, | vol, Indiana, | vol., Lela, 2 vol. Lucreztan Fioriani, i vol. Lettres D'im ¥ Price 9 cents ume. imported anes PRANCK PRVLOR! OME-MADE CARRIAGE We have on hand, of our own manufseture, fine assortment of ali kinds of CARRI AGES of the very best, latest, and Approved styles, and warranted in point o| workms material, to be equal to any in the city of Waxhington or any other city in # United States. We respectfully solicit s cal! from the citizens and strangers to examine our work ; as weare determined to let none surpass us either in quality of work or in low paces: . Wealse do every kind of REPAIRING ins work- = ke pee eo at reasonabie omy al Old Carr sages taken in yment for new, atin fair pris: SIMON FLYNN & CO. may 12-6m wast NGTON, OCTOBER 53, 1857, Dear Stn: The Piano I purchased of you in the Fall of 1454, manufactured by Hallett, Da ageur, 1 vol. vis & Co. of Bostom, has been in duly nce that time, and lam bappy to state has fully sustained the very fa vorable opinion I had for of these instruments. The Pianos of this manufactor; judgment, surpassed by those Vvo.une and sweetness of tone. prompt action, dura- bility, beauty of workmanship, &c., &o., they are not excelled by any ethers with which | am acquaint- ed. Respectfully, your obedient servant, Uae O.R. Menge. J. b. Filis, Esq., Washington. Wasnincton, D.C., May J, 1897. The Piano | purchased of you of Hallet, ."s manufacture, some eighteen months’ Since, continues to give entire satisfaction. It is sine: act beiny aude of auch metramentay fast 3 not eo 4 ed to your werd. feel in saying I have not regretted it. Yours, eg Sanean AE iavenow a lorge stock of these Pianos, se- Jiy wh Boston inst week. lected person OHN F. ELLIS, 36 Pa. avenue. {0008 FOR VIRGINIA BANK NOTES. — R. H. MILLER, SON & CO., will sel! all iptions of CHINA, GLASS. OOEENS WARE, GAS” FIXTURE &c..&0,at their usual regular low prices. with a discount of five cent. for cash a8 heretofore, and receive yiments notes of any of the Virginia Banks (except the Bank of Kanahwa) atpar. Any and all debts due them, can be the same currency, with thanks to such of ¢ debtors as choose to avai! themselves of this prop- esitien. Alexandria, Sept, 29. 1957 se Cmna. GLASS, AND EARTHEN WARE. R. H. MILLER, SON & Coy IMPORTERS, are not, in my any other. ves to offer to merobants every tonke their purchases in their tine. sere Se hag ot ice reese! Brussells, 1140 boxes French Window Ginse _— rior quality and of different thicknesses. which t! <a have imported under such circumstances as to ena! them to offer a superior armhole at yery moderate prices oct