Evening Star Newspaper, November 7, 1857, Page 1

‘THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (SUNDAY EXCEPTED,) AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Corner of Pa. avenue and Eleverth street, By W. D. WALLACH. Papers served in packages by carriers at @48 year, or 37 cents per month. To mail subscribers the sub- soription price is $3.5) a year, advance; $2 for six months; $1 for three months; and for less than three months at the rate of 12centss week. Single copies, one cent; in wrappers, two cents. ADVERTISEMENTS (of eight lines to the square) wuserted three times for $1; every other day or femi-weekly, 25 per cent. advance; once a week, 50 per cent. advance. Eben wg Star. VOL. X. THE REWARD OF MERIT. A First Rate Love Story. ie had arrived at the mature age of (do net start reader.) twenty-seven, and yet in a state of single blessedness. Somehow or other she had not even fallen in love yet. ‘* Had she no offer ’"’ Whatasimple question! Did you ever know half a million of dollars to beg- ing? Offers? Yes, scoresof them! It may - accounted as one of her oddities, perhaps, but whenever the subject happened to be touched upon by her futher, Anmie would say that she wanted some one who could love her for herself, and she must have assurance of this, and how should she in her present position? Thus mat- ters stood, when Kuala was led to form and ex- ecute what will appear a very strange resolu- tion—but she was a resolute girl Ye must now go back six years. One dark, rainy morning in November, as our old friend was looking composedly at the cheer- ful fire in the grate of his counting room, really indulging in some serious refleetions on the past and future, the far fature, too, a gentleman pre- sented himself aud inquired for Mr. Bremen. The old man uttered not a word, but merely bowed. There was that in his looks which said 1am he.” The stranger might have been some thirty years orgo of age. Ie was dressed in black, « mourning weed was on his hat, and there was thing in his appearance which seemed to indicate that the friend whose loss he deplored had recently departed. The letter of introduc- tion which he presented to Mr. B. was quickly yet carefully perused, and as it was somewhat unique, we shall take the liberty of submitting it to the inspection of the reader : = » Lith mo., 18—. Friend Paul:—This will introduce to thee friend Charles Copeland. He has come to thy city in pursuit of business. I have known him from a youth up. Thou mayest depend upon him for aught that he can do, and shall not lean as upon a broken reed. If thou oanst do anything for him thou mayest peradventure benefit ¢ f and find cause to rejoice Thy furwer and present friend. Micua Loomis “It is not every one that can get old Micha Loomis’s endorsement on his character,”’ said Paul Bremen, to himself. as he folded up the letter of the well known associate of former days. “Old Micha is good fora quarter of a million, or for anything else—it will do—I want him—getting old, business increasing—must have some more help—now as well as any time The old gentleman looked at ail this, as he stood gazing in perfect silence on the man be- fore him. At length he opened his lips Mr. Copeland. you know all about books? ’ “ Lhbave bad some few years experience.’ ction to a place here? Pretty only one thousand a year.” « None. * When can you begin ’”’ A real smile shone on the old man’s face. It i ed there like the rays of the setting sun he clouds of evening, lighting up those ngly hard, dark features A stool was pushed to the new comer, books were opened, matters explained. directions given, the pen was dipped in the ink, and in short. before an hour had passed away, you would have thought that the old man and young man had known each other for years. In reference to our new friend, it will be suf- ficient to remark that he had been liberally edueated. as the phrase goes. and though he had entered early into business. he had not neglected the cultivation of bis mind and heart dle had found time to cherish a general ac- q vnee with the most noteworthy authors of the day, both literary and religious, and with many of past times. Atter a few years of sue- ees: in the pursuits to which he had devoted biuseif. misfortune came thick and fast upon him. He found himseif left with seareel any property, and alone in the world. save his two only daughters. A year after year passed away. he grew steadily in the confidence of his employer, who felt. though he said it not, that in hin he pos- sessed a treasure Very little indeed was said by either of them, not connected with the routine of business, and there had heen no intercourse whatever between them, save in the counting room. Thus six years went by, towards the close of which period old Mr. Bremen was fount looking with much frequency and earnestness at the young woman befure him ; something was evidently brewin in that old head. What could it be? An then, too, he looked so curiously. The Irish Servant was puzzled. Sure,’ said James, * something s coming.” Aunie, too. was some- — perplexed, for those looks dwelt much on er What is it father? she said to him one inorning at the breakfast table. ashe sat gazing steadfastly in her face; “ do tell ne.” * T wish you'd have him!”" burst forth like anaralanche. ‘Known him for six years—true as a ledger—a gentleman—real sensible man— don't talk much—regular as clock work—prime for business—worth his weight in q.”” ‘Have who. father? What are you talking about i ~ My head cierk. Copeland—you don’t know him—I do—haven't seen anybody else worth a quill Annie was puzzled. She laughed, however, and sxid— “ Marry my father's clerk ! what would peo- $a) “Humbug, child, all humbug—worth forty of your whiskered. lounging, lazy gentry; say’ what they please; what do I care? what do you care’ what's money, after all? got enough of it—want a sensible man—want somebody to take eare of it, all humbug Whats all bumbug. father?" “ Why, people's notions on these matters— Copeland is poor—so was I once—may be again —world’s full of changes—seen @ great many of them in my day—can't stay here long—got to leave you, Annie—wish you'd like him.” * Father, are you serious ?"" Serious, cbild!’’ and he looked su. Annie was a chip of the old block; a strong- minded, resolute girl. A new idea seemed to strike her. ~ Father, if you are really seriousin the mat- ter. li see this Copeland; Ill get acquainted with If he Tikes me. and [ like him, I'll have him. But he shall love me for myself alone, I must know it. Will you leave the matter tu me” “Ge ahead, wy child, and do as you like. Good morning. “Step a moment, father. I small alter my name a little: I shall appear to be a poor girl, a companion of our friend Mrs. Richards, in H— street. She shall kuow the whole affair; you shall call me by my middle name, Peyton; I shall be a relative of yours; sho shall suggest the business to Mr. Copeland, as you call him, aod arrange for the first interview. The rest will take eare of itself.”” * f see, I see,”’ and one of those rare smiles illuminated his whole face. It actually got be- tween hig lips, parted them asunder, glanced upon a set of teeth Lut little the worse for wear, and was resting there, when he left the house for his counting room. The twilight of that smile had not yet goue when he reached the well known spot. and bowed, and looked * good morning’ to those in his employ, for old Paul was. after his fashion, a polite man. On the morning of that day what looks were directed to our friend Charles. so many, so pecaliar, so full of something. that the head clerk could not but notice them, and that, too, with some alarm. What wascoming? Atlength the voleano burst forth ~ Copeland, my good fellow, why don't you get a wife?” Had « thanderbolt fallen at his feet he could not have been more astounded. Did Mr. Bre- mea *sy that, and in the counting room too? The very ledger seemed to blush at the intro- duction of such a subject. He for the firgt time male a blot on the fair page before him. _ “1 say—why don’t you get a wife’—know just the thing for you—prime article—poor enough to be sure—what of that—a fortune in a wife. you know—a sort of a relation of mine jon't want to meddle with other people's af- fairs. know our own business best—can’t help thinking you'll be happier—must see her.”’ _ Now the tact is, that Charles had for some time past thought so himself; but how the old man should have divined his feelings was quite & puzzle tohim. In the course of the day a note was put into Mr. Bremen’s hands by James his Irish servant, the contents of which produced another grim smile. When the moment for his return home arrived. Mr. B. handed a sealed document of rather imposing form to Charles. saying : “ Copeland, you'll oblige me by leaving that at No. 67 street. Place it in the hands of the person to whom it is directed; don’t want to trust it to any one else. The clerk saw on the outside, Mrs Richards, No. 67 H street. The door bell was rung. The servant ushered Copeland into a ake neat parlor where sata lady apparently twen- ty-five or thirty years of age. plainly dressed, engaged in knitting a stocking. Our friend bowed. and enquired for Mrs. Richards. ‘She is not in, but is expected presently, will you be seated?’’ There was an case and wietness. and an air of self-command about this person which seemed peculiar to Copeland He felt at ease at once, (you always do with such people.) made some commonplace remark which was immediately responded to; then another; and soon the conversation grew so in- teresting that Mrs. Richards was nearly fur- gotten. Her absence was strangely protracted, but at length she made ber appearance. The doo- ument was presented; a glance at the outside ‘Mr. Copeland ’** Charles bowed. “Miss Peyton.” The young lady bowed, and thus they were introduced. There was no particular reason for remaining any longer, and our friend took his departure. That night Annie said to Mr. B., + Llike hie appearance, father.”’ “Forward; march!” said old Paul, and he looked at his danghter with vast satisfaction. * The ould man’s as swate to-night as a new poratec, ’ said James to the cook The next day Charles Copeland came very near writing several times, -* Miss Peyton Dr,” as he was making out some bills of merchandise sold ~ Delivered the paper last erening ?”” Copeland bowed. Mrs. Richards is an old friend—hamble in circumstances—the young lady, Peyton—worth her weicht in gold any day—haye her myself if I could.”* *_ *¢+ # «& * * * “How much you remind meof Mr. B.. ‘said Charles one ey ening to Annie; “I think you said you were a relation of his?” . «Tam a relative of his through my mother, was the grave reply. Mrs. Richards turned away toconceal asmile Somewhat later than usual on that day Annie reached her father's house. There was no mis- taking the expression of her countenance Map- piness was written there “I see, I see,” said the eld mau: “the ac- count is closed. books balanced, have it all through now inshort time. You area sensible girl—no foolish puss—just what I want—bless you, child, bless you.’ _ The next day Paul came, for almost the first time in his life, rather late to his counting room. Casks and boxes seemed to be Starting with wonder ** Copeland, you are a fine fellow—heard from Mrs. Richards —proposal to my relation, Peyton ‘all right—done up well. Come to my house this evening—never been there yet before, eh’ —eight o'clock precisely—waut to see you—got something to say.”* “How much interest he secms to take in this matter,” said Charles. -‘ He's a kind old fel- low in his way; a little rough, hut good at heart. Yes, Mr. Copeland, even kinder than you think for. At eight o’cloek precisely the door bell of Mr. Bremen’s mansion rung. Mr. Charles Cope- land was ushered in by friend Jaines. Old Paul took him kindly by the hand, and turning round abruptly. introduced him to “My daughter, Mizs Annie Peyton Bremen,’ and immediately withdrew. “Charles, will you forgive me this?” Te was too much astonished to make any reply. * Tf you only knew all my feelings and motives, Tam sure you would.” That the motives and feelings were soon ex- plained to his entire satisfaction. no one will doubt. “Copeland, my dear fellow,’” shouted old Paul, ashe entered the room, ** no use of along engagement.” “Oh, father !"” s use, I say; married now—get ready af- terwards, next Monday evening, who cares? Want it over. feel settled. Shan’t part with Annie, though—must bring your wife here—no words—partner in business —Bremen and Cope- land—papers all drawn up—can't alter it—be quiet, will you ’—won't stay in the room.”! 1 have now finished my story, reader. I have given you the facts TI cannot say, how- ever, that I approve of the deception practiced upon our friend Charles. As, however, our Lord commended the “ unjust steward because he acted wisely,” so I suppose the good sense shown by the young lady in choosing a hus- band for the sake of what he was. and not for the sake of what he might have possessed, merits our approbation. It is not every one who has woral courage enough tu step out of the cireles which surround the wealthy, and seek for those qualities of mind and heart which wealth neither gives nor takes away. More Fex Mave or tae Lapies.—When Mr. Spurgeon. we are told, was advised to Preach against the prevailing folly. he paused as he stood up on the platform, looked around him and said, ‘I have been requested tu re- buke the bonnets of the day; but, upon my word, I don’t sce any.”’ Our ladies are actuai- ly caged in steel. and merely cover their cage with gorgeous silks, which are no more really clothing than the brougham in which they ride. It is a mournfal climax with which nature caps the absurdity. When the tender creatures are worn out with the weary toil and folly of their unnatural mode of life, and their pale blood and lax fibre must be restored, the iron must be taken as medicine—the steel goes inte the stomach Are the ladies aware that the dull- ness of church i# relieved to bacholor gentle men by the amusement of watching. and after- wards discussing the comparative skill of the ladies in passing their pew doors? We are concerned to find that a new method of getting up prayer books and Bibles for church ase en- ables the ladies to find their own amusement while apparently engaged in worship. It seems to be really the fact that the ladies prayer books have a small mirror bound up with the cover—probably of about the same size as that ia the hat crowns of dandies, which they con- sult while devoutly covering their faces on en- tering their pews. “ T Guess You Cas Cowg.’’—We heard a good story a day or two ago, which we tell, mauger the risk of its being secund-handed; and it is too ad a story to offend even thuse whose sect it its. Some youd lady. at the outset of Univer- salism, conceived a holy horror at the blasphemy of its bold supporters in pretending that ail would be saved. It was preposterous, outra- ous ; in the spirit that filled her, she wouldn’t nave a man in ber house who believed in the abominable doctrine. She kepta boarding house, and applied a test of belief to all who sought to obtain board. The first who offered was a sca captaim, and she began with— . * Do you believe that all the world will be red ?” “No, madam,” saidhe. “* How many do you think will be damned ?”’ continued she. “Well,” the old lady remarked, in tone of content. ‘well that’s better than none at all; T guess you can ome.” —Lynu's Reporter, For Rent and Sale. YO RENT.—That new three story Brick House with back building, with bsth room, gas, and all the modern conveniences, situated on E street, be- tween Second and Third streets. Inquire of J. W. ARNOLD, C strest,between Lhird and Four-and- Fos KENT.—My HOUSE on F street, between 12th and 13th. W. F. PHILLIPS, —A three-story Frame House and orth side Massachusetis Sth streets, containing twelve r.oms with passage, side alley and back al- ley. and a large fower garden. ‘The house is neatly furnished and in the neighborhood of the Northern Liberties Market and convenient to s For particulars apply at the pi lock a m. or after 3 o'clock p. m. OR RENT—A tandsomely Furaished HOUSE, (No. 446, northeast corner of H and lth streets) containing thirteen rooma, with gas fixtures, bat For particulars ay 513, City Post Office. ‘OR RENT.—One large PARLOR, with Bed- Tooms attached, suitable fora family or gentle + with or without Board suitable for single gentlemen. App! avenue, between I7th ly on the premis |. Also, several at DIVERNOIS'S Hotel, Pi Y’S CONPECTIONE Tr now offered for Sale, thu nity for a good Coufectioner to enter into a sa Possession cau be had vember. The three-story Brick House, now ocen- pied as above. is offered at private sale, or will be rented orseased as may bedosirel. For particulars inquire on the premises, No. 84 Goorgetogn, D. C., or to WM. BRIDGES, 313 West Daltimore strect, Baltimore. t popular estabilis ies presenting a Profitable business. Bridge street, OR RENT —Prof. H. W. M fitted up his Hallinan elegan' renders it one of the prettiest roon be rented upon moderate terms for Soiree: 1 Promenade Concerts c a eday,and Thursday even- is Sehool 1s now ope for the reception of pupils es and Thured afternoon and evening. Stoves, &c. Cc. WOODWARD POLITAN STOVE AN FACTORY, The Greatest Covking stoves in the United just received from Piniade!phiaa few of Risinc Srar, or donbie Oven Cooking decided improvement on the old Morning Thad thei got up in Philadal- last summer, exclusively for this market, hey are very heavy and stron; very best Pennayly and cast of the mule extra heavy. HE LIBERTY STAR, made by Messra, rence of the same place, ‘THe Licht Stexet Dovere Ovex Coox. made by Messrs. Hatvan Bartiett & Co.. Baltimor very best Ain Ticut Frat-Tor that can be found im this orang other market, s¢ h are the celebrated Sungise, IMPR a Coox, Nowe Cook, and the BLur If any man exn produce excel the abov roasting, taking, &c..1 will give him $3 and examine them, it will cost you will see all kinds and sorts of ©. WOODWARD'S, e and Grate Factor ~Ave., bet. loth and Lith str. 1 Front full of Stoves. ogether with the COOKING Stoves etter Cooking St nothing, and y N.B. Astothe Sea SHert eLat top Cooxine Srove. | have examined it thoroughiy, and think it has a very sppropriate name—SHeELy. will burn ent ina dd for the makers. And as tothe I sold them inst fail, but will They are as thin as pastebonr: that the maker's ageut urged last summer in my counting ra for almost a day, to sell them this that if T wonld take twenty-five of Id give me the exclusive agency ofthem 1 told inm f would ne reso thinly made, billed over town by one were not worth having. vt have them at ‘They are hand- last fall that they above I can prove. F ROST KIN VY OODWARD" IPAN ATE FACTORY, No. 313 Pa.avenue, between 10th and; B H. STINEMET . H VD FURRIER, Ladies’ and Chil- variety. to which he ir from the importing b York, and taken adva tim-s by purchasing for cash, and selling for cash, he will be able to sell at more moderate prices than any heretofore otfered in this cit ur Trimmings, Misses’ dren's Fancy Hats no Fur Cuffs as tow as Beaver Flats, and Chil cents, nnd Victorines $3.54) —CAPS, CAPS. 3, and $2.50, of superior Also, Felt Hats and Caps Bisck Dress Hats $5 5, uality for the money. lor menu's and boys’ wear, ‘Terins exciusively cash—thereby being enabled to buy for casi. and sell tor 1 ing with ne loxses by bad debts. ROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES. QUARTERMASTER’s Orrice Manin: Corps, WaAsdiNG TON. October 10, 1857. Seated Proposals will be r til 3 o'clock. p.m.,on Frday, the Ith November, 1857, for supplying the Marine Corps witn the fol.ow- i icles during the fiscal year ending Wth June, i &*) to 900 uniform caps, complete. 1,000 to 2,0 marine 1,00 te 2,700 patent-feather stocks. 500 to 8) privates’ uniform coats, complete, of blue cloth, indigo dye—to be chemically tested. 100 sergennts’ uniform coats, (same as ish atasmail profit eived at this office un 10 musicians’ coats.searlet cloth,cochineal dye—to be chemically tested. 20 pairs non-commussioned officers’ epau- 8 pairs brass centre straps, S red worsted sashes, airs linen overalls, 1,090 to 2,000 linen shirts, 2/50 to 3,000 pairs brogans, Nos. 5 to 11. 230 tole pairs wool Pe ee * to 800 inarine fatigue eaps. the cloth to be na d ee chemically et in; could be 8 fatigue frocl 0 1,500 flannel si ” " 6, blue kersey, 508 to 1,000 woollen jackets, de, 30 tu 500 wateh or great coats, . 500 to 1,900 pairs Canton flannel drawers. 60 musicians’ jackets, scarlet cloth, evohi- neal dye-to be chemically tested. 1,000 to 2.000 yards 6-4 sky-bine kersey 1,000 Lo 2,000 yards navy -biue cloth, to be chemically —— dye, to be chemi- ed. ty be seen onappli- ti SW yards scarlet cle ourre! at this office, or at the of master marine corps, 189 Spruce xtreet, Phil- fa. Me to be understood that the accepted bidder is to take all maternal used for manufacturing coats, overalis, &c.. op hand at the time of entering mito contract, at the contract prices thereof. Bids will be received for the whole or in thearticles required, and it must be explicitly under- stood that a critical inspection will be given all arti- clex furnished as to fit and quality. whieh de not e t and thrown ape operations in Dental Surges 508 we respectfully re- and that articles je will be rejected the hands of the ot ‘The quartermaster reserves toh Increase or diminish th: the exigencies or inter Proposals tu be addressed to the * of the Marine Corps,” Washin) dorsed * Proposals for Suppliw: oe 12-e0tlthNov ae SECRET NF IRMITIES OF YOUTH AND MATURIT, Just Published, Gratic, the th Thous A few worts of the Rational Treatment, permatorrhea or Local Genital, and Nervous Debility Decay of the System pce oa aan oat to M Medicine, of 3; cia kK LANEY.M. D. The important fact that the many alarming oom- plaints. originating inthe imprudence and solitude removed without Medicin arly demonstrated ; aud th: 1 treatment, as outh, ~~ he eas: isin ae sinal) pact. omirely new an adopted by the author. fully expisined, by ni which every ue is enabled lo cure Himself perfect east poxsible oost, thereby avoiding ized rostruins of the day. address, gratis and post fre ed envelupe, by Fomittipa twe pou! ‘ __17 Lispenard street, New York. VENING CLASSES are now forming at the Central Academy, er of E and 10th streets. ‘Tho exerorses ‘will corhmenos Wednesday il a crepe ot Figures is taught ina new, Pes ME ANT. Principal. _ pane, highly success: said he, ‘I don't know—perhaps a WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1857. NO. 1,499. Georgetown Advertisements. LARGE sm tririt eee OF FALL At very Low Prices to Cash Customers, JOHN H. SMOOT, No, 119 SoutH Spx oF Brivcr Street, Georgetown, D.C., has received and now offering at very low prices to cash and prompt customers, a larce assortinent of FALL AND WINTER GOODs, urchased in Philadelphia and New York at the jarge recent Auction Sales, and from the importers, at very low prices, which wi!l enable him to oller to purchasers, many desirable Goods considerabl below value. In theassortment will be found— Silk Robes and Hagadere Silke Rich Printed, all woo!, Delaines and Ro Satin Fancouies, plain eolors, all wool, a very supe- rior goods. double width, at 75c. Leepiu’s and other makes French Merinos, of all the most desirable colors, including White aad ac) Plain Delains, black, white and colored, is 8-4 black French Merinos, for Shawls Rieh Union Piaid Merinos, at 31% cts. Do. ail Wool do De 50 ot; Printed Mouslin Deiaincs, good styles, at 18% and 25 cents lish Prints at 123 cts, th Ribbons wie > Velvet Ribbons and Fringe Trimmings Steila, Brocha Shaw!s, in great variety Snper double Brocha. do. Chenille and Cashmere Scarfs jou’s Kid Gloves, all colors and Nos. Sack Flanaels, all onto: White American, Welch, and Saxony do. Black Bombazines and 6 4 Delaines Colors acd black Coburg Merinos Black Crape Veils and English Crapes West black and brown and wiite English Prints Long and square Black Thibet and Bay State Shawls Ladies and Children’s plaid woulen Shawls, inall styles and prices _ Hosiery of every description Ladies Saxony and Merino Vesta Witha full supply of housckeeping and domestic 000s, of tie best makers. 009 JOHN H. SMOOT. J O'T1LG E —Having been informed that cer- A tain persous are inthe habit of collecting and gathering together the Bottles which contaimor have contained our beverages, and putting theroim an arti cle made by others than ourselves, and then dispos- ing of sech article on the faith rnd eredit of our nama stamped on said Butties, ail persous are hereby notihed that les are our own property, and not sulject to &: nd that they are delivered toour customers only to be returned, and that it 1s our firm intention to prosecute to the utmost extent of the law, any infringmeut of our pees o be premisee. VY & SHINN, AR? Union Bottling Depot, 57 Green street. sell Georgetown, D.C. U PONT'’S GUNPOWDER. Tam all timee peed withall the various kinds of DU PONT’S GUNPOWDER, and ain prepared to suppiy the same inany quantity to parties wanting, on the most favorable terms. W. ALBERT KING, Axent for the Distr Colunmma, 0. 35 High street, may l2-tf (Intal.ARtiator Georgetown, D.C. Dentistry, &o. | K. VILLARD, DED » LATE OF CHI- cago, would respectfully inform the cit izens of the District and vicinity, that hay- ing located himself in Washington, he is now prepared to perform all operations in his profes- sion, in the most approved style, Office, No. 259, Penn, avenue, adjoining Gautier’s jan Dly yar IMPROVED SETS OF TEETH, + LOOMIS, M, D. nventor and patentes of oom? Mineral P. successfully imtroduced t Teeth,” having, mprovement in) various cities, has now permanently estab- lighed himself in Washington. ‘This unprovement for Sets of Teeth consists chief- king a set of but one piece of material, and ndestructibie mineral. No metal is used in ruetion, aud they sre therefore free trom ction and metalic taste. There are no gaivani joints to become filled with moisture or particles of food, hence they are pure and clean. They are lighter, stronger, less clumsy, far more durable, and natural in their appearance. | will give a reward o One Thousand Dollars toany one who will produce s similar work @f to equa! mine in purity, beauty, ai ty, artiste: excellence or any other requisite quality. All work responsibly warranted. Penna. avenue, between llth and 12th streets, ep is-ly ENTISTRY. DR. STEPHEN BAILY, Ovricg No. 198 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, es Three doors from l4th Street, ILY bees leave to inform the pubic that he bi yn atall hours, at his office, located as above. He feels assurod that an experience of fifteea years’ practice, with the large number of patients, and graat variety of difficuit cases that he hastreated success- fully, will enable him to surmount ar difficulty, scieutihe or otherwise, relating to the Teeth. His own experience confirming the opinion ot aoe macn eminent in the profession, and especially Drs, Harri« J.and E. Parmly, has !ed him, long since, todis- card all mercurial preparations for filling Teeli, also all Enamels, Gutta Percha, India Rubber, and Ce- ments for the construction of Continuous Gum Teeth, and that Porcelian, mounted on Gold Plate, is the ouly reliable substance that can be worn in the mouth, a8 was most conciusiv@ly shown by the last Amerioan Dental Convention. . Sitboegh ho Hatters himself from his long resi- lence and practice in Washingtou, he 18 favorably wn to his numerous friends and patrons, he begs leave to refer them to the following TESTIMONIALS: From the late masion oF the Church of Ej ia City. Dr. Steruen Baity: DearS: phany of —I desire to express my esteem for you personally, and my confidence in Jou.as 0 superior dentist. ‘The operations executed for me have been highly satisfactory. | hope that you may receive the patronage from my friends and the public that your skill so woll deserves. Yours very trul; Washington, Aug. %, 18. J. WW. FRENCH, From one of the oldest firms ae Baltimore, Messrs, 0. Boggs, Cotman & Co. Havin employed Dt Stephen Baily, Surgeon Den- f Washington city, to exeoute for me an im- portant and difficult 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, failed, after repeated trials, to perform the same work satisfactorily, it gives me rent pieasare ne my moe oak ence and igh estimation o: je professional skill. ‘Baltimore, Jan. 12, 1e67, HARMANN BOGGS, . Clayton, J. 8. SENATE, Aug. 19, 1856, The teeth (ey made for me work admirably ; noth- n Very gravetully, Mer Very FGHN M. CLAYTON, To those that seek relief from the maladies of ths testh, | cau oheerfully reoonunend Dr. 8. Baily ase superior Dentist: he mado a set of poroelian teeth for one of my family, and plugged several teeth for myself, and tne work bas all stood well for more than ten Extract froma motersecived from the late Hon. John years. * . NIXON, of the Va. Conf, of the M. E, Church South. April 19. 1856. se We, the undersigned, having Ives of the pro! nal occasion to avail rr 1 of ae 8. aly. = Dentist o} 8 city, or having been sogniz- ant of his operation r families or friends, take pieagure in expressing our admiration of his artistic skill, as wel! as of the uniformly satisfactory manner in whioh he performs the most delicate and difficult commend him to the confidence and patronage of the public, of which we consider him eminently worthy. ‘Tuomas U. WantEn, Architect U.S. Capitol. 'Homas MILLER, M.D.,of Washington, D.C. . 8. Benker, M. f. of Georgetown, D.C. N.S. Linconn, M.D. of Washington, D. C, Jos. H. BRADLEY, of Washington, D.C, Gvorce Watton, Ex-Governor of Florida, pA Sas ENKY BaLpwin, O.C. WieHt, Principal Rittenhouse Academy, fob 20 tf perorosais FOR RATIONS FOR 158, VARTERMAsTER’s Orrice MARINE Cogrs, : Wasnincton. October 10. 1857. { Separate Sealed Proposals will be received at this office uutil Tuesday, the toth of November next, at So’elock p. m., for sonaray og a) to the United States marine corps, at the following stations, for the year 1858, viz: Charlestown, Massachnsetts ; Portsmouth, New Hampshire; Prookly n. fie 3 Island, New York; ‘hiladelphia, Pennsylvania ; Gosport, near Norfolk, Virginia; Warrington, Florida ; and Washington, District of Columbia, Each ration to consist of one pound aud a quarter of fresh beef, or three quarters ofa pound of iness pork; eighteen ounces of bread, made of best su- erfine flour, or best superfine flour at the option of he goverument; and at the rate of sx pounds of good oufine. twelve pounds of hest New Orleans sugar, eight quarts of best white beans, four quarts of vinegar, two quarts of salt, four pounds of good hacd brown soap, and one and a pound of good hard dipped tallow candles to one hundred rations. ‘The beet required shall be delivered on the order of the commanding officer of each station, either in bulk or by the single ration, and shall consist of the peat ena pout lee plcces of the onreses ase ing a mess pork, je es of the best Qu ity of kinds named. ‘All sulject to inspection. . ‘© bid will be entertained unless accompanjed.by the sof two sureties known to this office, or ert to Some official Person. ‘To be endorsed ations for 1858,” a to the Quartermaster of the Marine ©o) ‘ashing: ton. D.C. D.S.SUTHERI 0610 eotNovle LAND. | Vocal and Instrumental Music. M RW. HENRY PALMER’S PIANOFORTE LASSESare daily adding new members. Per sons desirous of availing themselves of Mr. PaLo- ER's services are requested to enrol! their names as be a possible. ‘This Class system is more advantageous for the advancement of Children, than any other system of “itis equally ad for the perfecting of th Van! eous for Tlect ol e most brillant performers: iz mat 7 TERMS IN ADVANCE. Neer vid Class $5 per quarter. Advance Cl: i All applications to be made to Mr. W. H. PALMER, at his residence, 260 F strest, between Thueentl und Fourteenth. Se Jeorgetown Classes meet every Mot Thursday at ty o’clock, at Miss Harrover's George- town Female Seminary. sett ORMAL MUSIC SCHOOL, C. L. IRVING will open a Music Sehool for La- die: Gentlemen, at Temperance Hall, on E street. between 9th and 10th, on Monday afternoon, November 2d, at 4 o'clock. The object of this Schoo! is to make ladies and gentlemen thoroughly acquainted with Music from the Elementary principles tv Composition and Har- mony. Classes will be formed for the afternoon and even- ing of Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 4 o'clock and 7. ‘The Georgetown Ciass meots at Miss Harrover’s Seminary on the afternoons ef ‘Tuesdays and Thurs- days, at 4 0’clook. Terms—Per qu vate instructio Application Hail at the or though t i class. $5; pri- Organ, #22. y be inade to Mr. bore named, at Ellis’: st Office. ¥v sic Store, oe 2t-tf MUSICAL CARD. Ma. crore sais begs leave to aunounce pd of yaehington, Sonne n, exandria, tha’ Ow is to furuish MUSIC for Balls, Private Parise and’ USIC for Balls, Private Soire From one to any number of Musicians to be had at the shortest notice, Orders can be leftat the Musical Depots of John F. Ellis or W.G. Metzerott, or at his residence, corner 6th and G streets, Navy Yard. oc 20-3m* Dancing. DANCING acan EMY. Mr. T F.GASZYNSKI and DAUGHTER have the honor to announce to the Ladies and Gen- #r' tlemen of Wastungton and Georgeto’ at he will re-open his Classes for Dan in Washington on F riday, the 9th of October, at Lois Mr. Crouch’s Hall, corner of lth st. and Pa.av., «ver Farnham’s Bookstore, for Missesand Masters, from 3 o'clock p. m.; for Ladies and Gentlemen, from7 o'clock p.m. Georgetown—on Wednesday, the 7th of October, at Miss Harrover's Ladies Sem- imary, from 3 o'clock p. m. FE erins and particulars application can be made at Mr. G.’s residence, 407 E street, between 9th and 1th streets. 12-6m. ———_ 514 SEVENTH STREET. 514 TOBIAS, OPTICIARN., Office Seooud Story, three doors from Opp FeLtows’ Hai. Spectacles and Glasses suited to every sight; Opera, Reading, aud {Vatolmaker’s yam Glasses; Telescopes, Microscopes im grout variety ; Cosinoramic Stereoscopes with views of superior and choice picturesonhand., See adver- tsement in National Iutelligeucer. TESTIMONIALS. Nouvork, September 7, 1854. Sin: The Spectacles you made for me suit me very i boy and —_ 2 sare improved my sight more than any other I have lately tried. i “ITT. W. TAZEWELL. I have tried a pair #f Spectabies obtained from Mr. Tolnas, and 1 them of great assistance to my sight, and corresponding with his di of their focus. Lrecomiuend him asa a H WISE. October 21, 1854. About five years ago, | obtained from Mr. Tobias, in Washington, 2 pair of Ginsses for the spectacles which | used. and them of great assistance to my decaying Visiou ; and my opunton of him is, that he is akiitel in the ‘preparation of Glasses jor eyes not tvo far gone to be Lenelitted by such aid. % yang. P. MAY. Lyxcuscne, November 7, 1854. From an examinat, 4 Mr. Tobias’ Glasses, and from eh and remarks, am convinced that he is a skiliful optician. a 4. BLACKFORD, M. D. Lyxcuscrs, November 10. 1854. Mr. John Tobias, having furnesbed me with Gias- sea, by which I have been greatly auled, (my vision having suffered greatly trom reading at mght in my earlier life,) it affords me the highest pleasure to say that | consider him a skillful practical opiician, and weil prepared to aid those who eT oie hus fe ervices. W gE, Se “Elder of the Met st Con! WILMINGT by June Mr. J. Towtas—Iear Str: 14 PP! the Spectacles w hich ! olitained from yo E Are eutirely satiscactory. From az inequality in the visual range of my eyes, | have heretofore found great difficulty in getting glasses of the proper tweai dis- tances. It affords mee pleasure to state, that by the of your optometer this — has been happily obviated, so that the Glasses you furnished me are decidedly che nest adapted tu my oyesof any | have ever yet used. < yyours, R. B. DRANE. ee eas Rectcrof St. James’ Parish. the estab- Having been induced vs atriend tov lishment ef Mr. ‘Tobias for the purpose of trying Le lasses | was furnished with a pair slightly color fine, Whice have afforded me more relief and gratifi- cation than any | have ever tried. My sight, origua: ally very good, was injured by writing aud reading &t night, frequeatly toa very late hour: but with the aud of these ginsses I oan study eo as late as aver, and that tuo without the pain { hav - iy sulfered, SBN WILSON, Late Commissioneer Geu'l Land Office. Dee. 11, 1855. Ihave used Mr. Tobias’s Spectacles for three or ie inonths, and take whew me p= ee ee am much pleased with them, sve been n benefited by ane GEO. P. SCARBURGH. May 5th, i I was recommended to Mr. John Tobiasasa skilful optician ; andas | haye eves of remarkable peculiari- ty, I was gratified to find that Mr. Tobias seemed to comprehend them by inspec measurement. and he has inad a ects cles that suits meadmirably. A. P. BUTLER, July Li, 1856, WastincTon, Aug. 8, 1855. Having been for years under the n sy for lamp-lig 1 procured one set fr which reenter tna ma ho pans He yied seve! ths, ai iy em exc nt. EONS EEN ARD STUBBS, Of Department of State. Mr. J. Tow 7: The pair of Spectacies you furnished me Lerday are particularly satisfactory tome. They are very decidedly the best I possess, and | am the owner of eight or nine pairs, carefully selected in different places and Mrum opticiaus rec- ommended tome on account of their professional standing in France, England, and the United Stat 1 have been also pleased with your remarks ai ns onthe treatment of the eyes, for the pur- pcs of preserving and im a AN sight espectfully yours, Cc a! eeote” Professor of M. C.. Lo BRooxtyn Orntuorak: rec or most careful examin gtion of Mr. Games am enabled to nestle that their hardness, clearness, polishing, and exact optical shape render them particularly reoommendable to those whose merely optical impairment of the eyes are in want of such auxiliaries, 1 consider, moreover, Mr. Tebias fully qualified to determine the focus of the eye,both by his optical knowledge sin experience, and. by means of his optometer. In additic can further atate that Mr. Tobias “rd supplic’ oe - jlasses, to their 5 tl tents with Glasses, to DaNv1S BAUER, M.D. er of the i Surgeon, Berlin; M Pein seco ut Surgeons, Eosland; Member he Medical Society of London, and of the tholovenl octets Luvecdio Institution of opacdic Institutio See eee a eiaad, ned Surgeon of the Ei. O. Institution. July 27, 1854. experience of even two years, I have found grvat ditfeulty in obtaining Spectacles that were ex~ actly adapted to the weakness of my sight. “This in- convenience Mr. Tolias ses to have removed for the present by the substitution for me of better and more surtable Glasses. They are clear, chrystal-like and comfortable to my eyes. 1 would commend him to those who from age or other infra require ar- tificial aid tx this way. J.J. SIMKINS, M. D, wony whe bapa nal the sgt ott who ad the sight of thy Bi anh as to require the use of Glasse: recommend Mr. John Tobias as a suitable person from whom to-obtejn such Glasses as they may re- ire, as he has suited me with a pair of § lew afar and near sight. |My sight hax been impaired very much by o avies of years in the Post Office tunent, which bert! uired me from itovcisek at might till after dey during which time | used but one light. WwW. A. WALKER. Prom natural defects and the unequal range of my ‘rom natural defects and the uneq eyes, I have been compelled to use giasses pa tae rai years. { have tried different opticians Ww! wed obtaining glasses perfectly fitted to my oy ee adicily months since Mr. Tobias made two pairs 8) pict for me, Ragen § have found beat <4 i . s - Ellard mace Snimutely tothe eve, 1 most cheerfu fy recommend Mr. Tobias to all having cosas to use glasses, and bear my ten as an optician, ii 4 se Ass’t Sec 2S, : A’ 91, one for $75, and one for # be taken at once from the store to make pom for a. JOHN F. ELLs, “ 306 Pa, ave.. neat corner lth at, ‘oo G ENUINE ITALIAN MACCARONI ssupply of Italian of tha very Dest quality NorveiK, Va., it coktNG BURR, | heen THE WEEKLY STAR. This excellent Family and News journsi—con- taining & grester variety of interesting reading than oan be found in any other—is published on Saturday le copy, Soares —— Xo, : ‘enty copies ._.. . aaa: Cash, invarjably im advance. 7, subscribing in Clubs Ean eee eed Maved fy Per cent. of Tux Wernc: Sean wi Pherae TE the" Washineton = F Sing wy throughout | {eam meen Mes (in wrappers) can be procured at rt Paper, Price FHKE CLEATS, issue o the 11 Postmast, ac ctamission of one 8t8 Axents will be allowed ______s~Piianos, &o. GOLD MEDAL PREMIU - 1 WILLIAM KNAui? ee SEES, Senjor partner im the tate Kran. ee Co. f Conti: the marutactare ne o! inues manu rE ahorane rand wars PIANO FORTES, w name, oF Williass Ranbe & Co. at the old stand Nos. 1, 3, 5 and 7 North Eutaw street op. posite see Eutew House, — py} Seles BR. ave just OF anew es Room at ~~ rf Baltimore rocty between gets Se it ree! on ¢ premises part, eocu ir lenry MoCaifery'as rs muste store, where the woul ki constantly on hand « large a of pian ani nly, finished grand and square — Fortes: also, Melodeons, from the best makers, from 4 to 5- octave, some with aepie key -boards, reeds, a age envely eoeme the manufacture ensively engaged in ° Pianos, we wil! sell wholesal retal, mos liberal terme. a wegen Our Pianos were awarded the highest a (gold meda!) at the Fars of the Maryland netitute two successive years—October, 1855, and 1856—in op- Position to fourteen and erghteen pianos from some of the best makers from New York, Boston and Ba!- timore. We were also awarded the first premium at the Industrial Exhibition held in’ Richmond Wan gina. 1855 and 1856. They have alee awarded @ highes' remium (silver m = politan Mechanics’ Fair for liste tbe Metro: In addition to this we are in possession of testimo nials from the most distinguished professors ané amateurs in the country, which can be seen at our wareroom ing for themselves and others of the high appreciation in which our instruments are every where held. All instruments are guaranteed for five years, and 8 privilege of exchange is granted within the hrst a months from the day of sale if the instruments do not give entire ratisfaction. Vholesale dealers wil! find it to their advantage to give uss call before purchasing. 18nos exchanged, and tuned. mar I6-ly WM. KNABE & CO. HE LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF PIAN- «hated by? isto be found at the Masic oe - pot of 13) W.G.NETZERO Watches, Jewelry, &c. WATCHES, JEWELRY. AND FANCY ar- 1 heve on hand some of the best Gold and Silver WATCHES, fine Gold JEWELRY, in seta and single pieces, FANCY ARTI- c. Call and examine, at J. ROBIN sons. _ee 2m ___349 Pa. av., oppo. Browns’ Hotel. CLocks:=cL0 CLOc LOCKS2 A good BASS Ci ery style of Clocks at J. ROBINSON'S. lock Materials, such as Keys, Balls. Oils, Hands, &c. Clocks to the trade at wholesale prices. Call nd exsznine, at guint J. ROBINSON'S, oppo. Browns’ Hotel. 6 rich and fashionable GOLD JE VER WATCHES CHAINS. ALS, KEYS, LOCKETS, and other choice goods, for a few days. have just received « fine assortment of new Goods, which I am prepared to sell at very low ries. 4 Please call at S33 Poeun. avenue, sign of the large Spresd Eagle. we S-tf B. 0. HOOD. PROGRESS INTHE FINE ARTS. PAINTING AND PHoTooRaPEY CoMBINED. PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAITS, In Oi! Colors, on Canvas, Miniature on Size or Lire, S. WALKER’S PORTRAIT AND PICTURE GALLERY, Odeon Hail, corner 4. st. and Pennsy!vania avenue, S. WALKER has fitted up the shove spacious apartments at a very great outlay of capital, thereby rendering his establishment one of the mort com- plete and handsome in the who § larre Gallery for ne Oil Paintings, « modern masters,to which he mteuds to add fresh unportations. WALKER has also fitted ups com. lete suit of rooms, with private robing - ments for ladies, and purchased the i possi ments, and engaged a first cia perative artist to assist him jg the depurtment for taking all kinds of PHOTOGRAPHIC, AMBROTY PE AND DA, GUERREOTYPE PORTRAITS, from the smallest miniature to size of life. S. WaLKER, by combining the Photographie Pro- cess with the art of Painting, of which he bas a 25 years’ experience. and whose specimens of | © portraits may be seen in some of the first ies of the city, &s well as those exhibited in lus Gallery, he will be able, by the combunation of the two, to produce portreuts that have never been ex- celled for their fidelity and life-likeexpression. Can- vas and boards prepared ty himself expressly for urpose. i attention paid to the painting of Por- traits, Miniature or life-size, from small pictures of deceased frirnds. Photagraphs taken from corppes, or sick taken at their own residences, OW immediate notice. Committees and classes taken im any numifer groups. and any quaptaty of copies from the same sold &t reasonable charger, Likenesses painted on Copper for Tom> Stones. Valushie Oi! Paintings, and Old Famiiy Portraits, carefully back lined and restored to their or freshness. Ladies and gentlemen are respectfu to call at the Gallery, over —_ —¥ entrance 4% street, two doors avanna. (CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHEN WARE. R,H. MILLER. SON & CO, IMPORTERS, LEXANDRIA, VA.. Have received two instalm seneey solicited fall aap lies fromthe English Potteries,’ and will continue to receive recessions to their stock til! the business season sets in. - H. MiLier, Son & Co. can assure their friends aud customers that their stock shall be of the most desirable deacription, and that their prices will com- pere favorably with those of any dealers in their line in any other market ip the United St 5 RH. Mitten. Sox & Co. have pre} them- selves i offer to merchants every inducement to @ their purchases in their line. ai peWINDOW GLA They have just received vu York. from the grest manufactory of “5 Brussell«, 1140 boxes French Window Giass of | -_ nor quality and of different thicknesses, which they have imported under such circumstances as toenabie them to offer a superior article at very moderate prices ae Zt iW GROCERY, WINK, AND. Na aventeciner tee toasts STORE The subscriber begs to inform his friends blo, that he has opened a NEW ‘STORE corner 2th street aud Louisiana avenue, where he in- tends to keep ee ~ y= - * large ond reried tment oreign and Domestic 28, LI- QUORE CiGAnS end FINE GROCERIES, consisting of Fine Teas, Sugar, Coffee, Olives, Raisins, Figs, dines, Anchovies, Otar Marrett & Co,, Pinet & Co., and Col. Chabard' Brandies in cases, demijohns, and casks. Old Ja- maica Rum, Sherries, peadeie, Darter, various de- seriptiors, St. Julien Claret, Chatesux Margaux m cares, mpagne Cider, Brandy Fruita, Reynold’s Edinbargh hie. Annisette, Maraschino, Curscoa, Absyuthe, Champagne, and e large and varied de- f Havana Ci worNieo, Stoughton Biiters and Fever and Agee Bitters, Porter, Ale, and Cider. Families are particular! ited to call and exam - ine the k before pur ung elsewhere, Mem- bers of Congress are also informed that their orders will be promptly attended to, and delivered at their residences i: ee ng tate a c A xeneral assortment 0! ne vans Cigars, im- »rted direct by the subscriber. at wholesale and re- he ‘ Canal Boat plied on reasonable terms, and produce taken in exchange, Levy's Old Whiskey, constantly on hand, of 1849. Country orders punctually attended to, and coun try produce of ‘al descriptions received on consign ment. JONAS P. LEVY, ie at No. 554 Twelfth street. TES PER CENT. INVESTMENT. Corporation Bonds of the City of Daverpaat, conn en in "10 per cent. mterest by Coupon in New York. Bonds of 8500 each. The growing city of Davenport has now about 29,000 inhabitants, and is rapidly increasing in wealth and popalation, Its municipal debt is only $159,000, and its rail geome Only, $125,000, and cannot now be increased. The Statisties of the city were published im the Inteili- fencer of the Sth September. We recommend Foner onde, believing them to be as safe as any ne gland CHUBB BROTHERS. 3 |.— Those of qur customers who are indebj - “eee us for acoounts rendered lst July 7 nes, and for notes past due, will greatly oblige ns hey wit! call at once ys f It is well known to every one im the community, that these are “ trying times” with the merchants. and is it not the duty of every one during a financis! like the present to their just debts, and perbaps save theoredit oF my merohants who have always heretofore shown a willingness to wait the convemence of their customers. We confident y hope that they wil! not pst us to pare cabiy me eee but will, without Pay us WI! is due. CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY, & CO. 00 28-10t corner of Penn. ave. and 9th street. — ODS FOR VIRGINIA BANK NOTES.