Evening Star Newspaper, December 17, 1857, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR LISHBD BVBRY AFTERNOON, _ (SUNDAY EXCEPTED,) , AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Corner of Pa. avenus and BYeventh street, By W. D. WALLACH. Papers served in paokages by carriers at @4a year, or 37 cente per month. To mai subscribers the sub- scription price is $3.50 year, in advance; $2 for six months; $1 for three months; and for jess than three months at the rate of I2 cents a week. Single copies, one cent; in wrappers, two cents, ADVERTISEMENTS (of eight lines to the square) inserted theee times for $1; every other day or semi-weekly. 25 per cent. advance; once a week, 50 per cent. THE CONSTRUCTION OF PULPITS. A great deal of lumber is piled up and worse than wasted for pulpits; and it pest A be well if this was the least count in the indictment against them The dictionary tells us that the word is taken from the Latin pu/pitwm, the front part of the stage ins Roman theatre, where the actors performed their parts. We are not to under- stand that primitive Christians patronized the- atres, or that theatres were w: for churches ; bat the analogy of architecture furnished the name. A more recent periodical authority be- fore us says: -* If this model of the pulpit need- ed confirmation. it would be fou: the am- hours (from Latin ambo, ‘both,’ descriptive of its ascents at either end) of the churches of the third century. the earliest formal pulpit archi- tecture. These were low, sometimes semi-circle platforms, where priests and deacons stood to road and sing some parts of the service and to preach. Such was the s There the spiritual teachers of the congregation are : they read the Bible. conduct the service, and expound the Holy Word. Pulpits should be tormed to this purpose. The prevailing fault is, they are too high— doubly high. The plattorm’ on which the preacher stands strains the necks of those close about to look up to him, and strains his neck to lovk down tothem. This may account for the habit some preachers have of looking away off — over everything—at nothing; and of the amen- corner brethren, listening with their heads down—a great temptation to fall pees anda discouraging attitude toward any speaker. A man pleading with his neighbor. in earnest, looks him in the face, or tries to. He must du this in order to be understood and felt. The human e sharpens the intellect; itis sug- gestive of thought and reflective of impulse All this power and sympathy is lost, and many a goml sermon shoots over our heads, because the preacher, though meck as Moses, is stuck up to high Cut down the pulpit stairs; reduce the “rise”’ and number of them by one half; and then five- sixths of our churches would be about right in that particular, and the preacher will not end his fight when he has mounted them. Onee, this year. we sat with pain under a good preacher who, though young, and origin- ally well endowed in that respect, had astrained voice. Our posture was uncomfortable enough —with head laid back at an angle of forty-five degrees ; bat his crooking over to confront the hearer was agonizing. ‘Think of the tubesand pipes and nice machinery of voice being bent in the act, and who can wonder that clergy- men’s sore throat is so common? Lawyers speak as often and as long without this damage to vocal organs. The reason is they have more rests and variations in reply and rejoinders ; but principally because they stand on the same plane with their auditors and speak to them. This sitting under the droppings of the sanc- tuary ought to be done away with. He would be a benefactor indeed that took saw and hammer and went the rounds, cutting dowa high pulpits. We hope brethren whose otherwise neat and comfortable churches are aiready afflicted in this way will not wait for them to rot down—grudging the paint and gin- gerbread work that has been thrown away on <4em—but abate the nuisance. A modern pulpit, in our eyes, is successor to one that, the Mahomet's coffin, was suspended between heaven and earth, on the side of the church. The incumbent resolutely came down and took his stand in the altar before a table, vowing not to ascend it again until the trustees had modified it One who has done much at church building gives us these figures: Elevate the platform tour inches for every twenty feet in the length of the house. Then, the jess boxing up the better. Especially do not frame up to the breast or shoulders of a medium man, stand- ing. Three feet is a good average secommoda- tion, from the top of the platform to the top of the bookboard. The old Episeopal churches, remnants of the ante-revolutionary establish- ment, corrupted the pulpit models of the coun- try. The reading was done in the lower desk; the preaching in the upper. With them, the sermon Was not meant fer much—: all part of the service, put in toward the last. The popularity of many Episcopal ministers now stands in reading the service beautifully and impressively—not in their preaching. For such, a section of a hogshead would do, re- straining all action, and holding the mana- script close up to the eyes. Our pulpits, for their uses, require room and access to the people. Sometimes two or three eceupy them atonce Before rising te speak, the preacher likes to survey the congregation, not curiously, but fura purpoe. We have one instance of these high boxes being useful ; Rev. Mr. J—— was speaking w an illiterate con- sregation on “ visible” and “ invisible ;” * My brethren, perhaps you don’t exactly get the idea of visible and invisible.’ Raising him- self to fullest height—-- Do you see me now?” Yes.” * This is visible.’ Hiding himeelf behind—* Do you see me now?” “No.” ~ Well, this is invisible.”* Ithappens ia this. asin other things, that science is economy, and good taste favors cheap- ness. The mode! pulpit costs less than these unsightly and uncomfortable piles. Religious congregations are flesh and blood; they worship under the aperation of natural jaws mot to be disregarded. If we may pro- mote the effectiveness of preaching, the health ot the laborers and the comfort of thousands of hearers, then not too much space of impurtance has been given to this subject. te ‘Axp taol Let iim A school teacher re- lates the following amusing incident: One day I saw a little fellow with his arms around a little witch of a girl, endeavoring if I interpre- ted the manifestation, right. to kiss her. “Tommy,” said I, “what are you doing there?” Nothing.’ sir.’ spoke the bright eyed little witch ; “he wath tryin to kith me, that he wath, thir,” and eyed him keen} ~ - Why ucy, what promted him to act so ungentlemaaly, right here in school?” I asked, anticipating some fun ~@, he hitched up here, and he wanted me to kith him, and told him that I wouldn’t kith such a thumthy bey ath he ith; than he thed he'd kith me, and [ told him that he darthn’t, but he thed he would do it, and I told him I would tell the matter, if he did, bat he thed he didn’tcare a thamp for the matter, and then tried to kith me hard ;"’ and the little thing sighed, “Why didn’t you tell me asyou said you would’ I asked in a pleasant manner. “0,” she replied, with a wuircte I did not often see, “I didn’t care much if he did kith me, and tho I let him."" Here the whole school, which had been listen ing attentively, broke out in an uproarious laugh, while our little hero and heroine blushed deeply. A Mernopist Stace Pusy.—The Paritan Recorder charges one if not more Methodist churches in Boston with what it calls ‘“‘sancti- fying the drama, meaning desecrating the church, and says this is putting in practice what Unitarians like Dr. Bellows have taught in theory. They, according to the Recorder, give theatrical representations in connection | with the Sunday School, and sometimes as Sunday evening exercises. There is a deal of dressing and hair-curling atl the afternoon, uiring the services of the public Sale-dusetea stage is erected in front of the pulpit, with foot- lights, de. -+ Dresses have even been procured for the sacred theatre from the Boston Mu- seum '’ “A young miss, gaily dressed in a brilliant plaid with an over tunie of white mus- lin, caught up at intervals, with undersleeves and bracelets to match,” sings “The Sailor Boy.” The burlesque drama of ‘ The District School and Sehoot Committee,” is performed and reeeived with clapping, shouti and ‘‘amping. The presiding minister, however, ‘lepreciated applause after the sacred pieces. Eutrance fees are paid. VOL. X. Listor Parents.—The following is the list of Patents issued from the United States Patent Office, for the week ending Dec. 15, 1857—each bearing that date: Ethan Allen, of Worcester, Mass —For im- Provement in revolving fire-arm, Horatio Allen, of New York, N. ¥ —For im- Provement in cut-off valve gear of steam engines Juan G. L. Babbs, of Boston, Mass.,and Amos Hi. Ray, of Providence, R 1.—For improvement in adjustable yauge for dovetails Timothy P Serer, of Oyster Bay, N. Y.—For improvement in casters for furniture. vid P. Daggett, of Palmyra, N. Y.—For im- provement in euitivators, Levi Decker, of Bergen, N. J.—For improve- ment in billiard-table cushions. Isaac C. Foster, of Union City, Tenn —For im- provement In machinery for lifting water. Joxeph C. Haines, of Dublin, Ind —For im- Provement in tubes for seed planters Harvy Mali, of Mansfield hio —For improve- ment in corn and cob mill James Hanley, of New York, N. Y.—For im- provement in mechanical movement for sewing and other machines. J.J. 8. Hassler, of Ripley, Va —For improve- ment in corn planters. Mosex C. Hawkins, Jacob W. Goodwin and James Cummings, of Erie, Pa —For improved spring valve cock Nelson Hayward, of Cleveland, Ohio.—For rovement in dress of mill stones. obn B. Heich, of Cincinnati, Ohio.—For im- provement in egy beaters Valentine Hyatt, of Westfield, Mass.—F or im- Provement in horse rakes George R. Jackson, of New York, N. ¥.—For improvement in vanit-light covers Charles Cox James, of Vayton, OlLio.—For im- prow in seeding machines i Kellogg, of McHenry, 1l—For im- tin seeding machines James Massey, of Thomasville, Ga.—For im- provement in cotton and presses. Cornelius Merry, of New York, N. Y.—For improvement in hubs for carriaze wheels Samuel Miils, of New Castle, Ohio.—For im- provement in seeding machines. Horaco A. Nathans, of Philadelphia, Pa.—For flexomanns Thomas B. Page. of Lauret, Ohio —For im- Proved portable field fence. Samuel Pierce, of Troy, ment in cooking stoves. © T. T. Prosser, of Oconomowock, Wis.—For improved portable saw mill. ‘hos. Prosser, of New York, N. Y —For im- Provement in surface condensers. Patented in England October 31, 5 ©. B. Robertson, of Middleport, N. ¥.—For improvement in cheese presses. snoch N. Roland, of Baltimore, Md.—For improvement in lubricating oi cups John Roy, of New Orleans, La.—F or improve- ment in steam cotton press C. W. Saladee, of Columbus, Ohio.—For im- provement in bracing springs of vehicles Nathan Scholtield, of Norwich, Conn —For improvement in the fuses of shells and other pro- jectiles. Join Shipley, of Princeton, Wis.—For im- provement in winnowing machines H. G. Seekins, Sr., and H.G. Seekins, Jr., of Elyria, O.—For improvement in feet warmers. James E. Serrell and William Davis, of New York, N. ¥.—For improvement in life preservers. Harmon Sheldon, of Middlebury, Vt.—For Pepcevceaane in pumps. homas J. Stealey, of Middlebourne, Va —For improved mode of supporting reels for harvesters La Fayette Stevens, of Elmira, N. ¥Y.—For im- proved boring machine Jobo Sawin, D. J. Goodspeed, and John H Minott, of Gardner, Mass.—For improved in- fantine exercising chair Moses Thompson, of New York, N. ¥.—For improvement in bagasse furnaces Z Walker, of Tulley, Mo.—For improve- ment in steam boilers Capt. James N. Ward, U.S A., of New York, N.Y —For improvement in bayonet fastening. Richard N. Watrous, of Charlestown, O.—For improved drawing kuife Lewis Whitehead, of Buffalo, N. Y —For im- provement in curtain fixtures. Wm. Weils, of Boston, Mass., assignor to Edyar M. Stevens, of same place.—For improve- iment in machine for pegging boots and shoes. Henry Bebn, of New York, N. Y , assignor to N. ¥.—For improve- Ebening Star. WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1857. +: Pianos, &c. BARGAIN IN A PIANO.—One of Hallet, Atk & — best FIA RO , rosewood, seven octaves, iron frame, sold by us for #30 but m short’ tiie ago, te new for saleat our store for $250 cash, or a note at short date bearing interest, with good endorser, theowner being compelled from privale ciraumstanges to foree said Piano off. lam prepared to Warrant and guar antee said Piano as firinly and strongly as any Piano fever sold. This is a bargain in reality. Also, @ large stock of new Piano: rent by ev. month. quarter. or year. F. ELLIS, ‘enn, avenue, n2-tt near 10th street, ps NOS! Pianos for PIANOS! PIANOS!!! New and second-hand Pianos, from the factories of Steinway & Sons, New York; Wm, Knabe & Co., Baltimore, and of my Son’ factory, teers! aap aways on han t moderate terms. for sale and to rent, at No, 493 11th street, eight doors above Pa. avenue, nl8 eolm FR. C. REICARNBACH, IVE MORE OF RAVEN, BACON & CO, , Superior PLANOS, just arrived at the, Warerooms of W. G. METZEROTT, © Second hand Pianos for sale clieap. n2-tf NENNS & SERS Ree aaa HALLETT, DAVIS & CQ.’S! CELEBRATED PIANO RrEs, Constantly receiving and for sale only L JOHN FE. ELLIS, 36 Pa. av., between 9th and 10th sts, Purchasers will find it to their interest to examine for themselves the superior qualities of the above Piano Stools, Covers, Melodeons, &., &c., also on 5 n16-tr hand. OLD MEDAL PREMIUM G PIANO FORTES, WILLIAM KNABE, partner in the late hrm of Knase, Garuix & Co., blag ory the manuincture and sale of crand and ware PLANO FOR TES, under vhe name Row fiigin Kuahe & Co. at the old stand, PERN os. 1, 3, 5 and 7 North Butaw street op- posite the Eutaw House, Baltimore. hey have also just No 217 Baltimore street, between Charles and Light streets, on the premises partly occupied by Kir Henry MoCatlery as a mixta storo, where they will keep constantly on hand a large assortment of pia and hi hy finished grand and square Piano Fortes: also, Melodeons, from tho best kere, from 4 to 5- himself and Thomas Sewell, of same place —For improvement in sewing machines John Critcherson, of Boston, Mass., assignor to John Warren, of same place.—For improve- ment ia seeding machines. Newcomb Demary, jr., of Attica, N. ¥., as- signorto James Yates. of Philadelphia, Pa.—For improvement in snow plows seorge S. Griggs, of Roxbury, Mass., assignor to himselfand William A. Bullard, ham, Mass. —For improvement in locomotive furnace: Robert McWilliams, of Phi adelphia, Pa Assignor to himself and Adam J. Frederick, of same place —For limprovement in journal boxes for railrond ears. Joba O'Brien, of New York, N Y., assignor to Owen Collins and John Dunley, of same place. For improvement in giate dampers. Thomas Tolman, of West ‘Townsend, Mass., assignor to John P. Sayben, of Fitchburg, Mass. For improvement in ve ntilating mattresses. Moves Clements, deceased, late of Worcester, Mass.—For improvement in straw cutters. Pat ent issued to Win. T. Clements, of Buckland, Mass., administrator of the estate of said Moses Clements, deceased Reiseuc.—Thomas Brownfield, of George's Township, Pa.—For improvement in wheels for carriages. Patent dated Aug. 19, 1556 Designs —A. C. Barstown, of Providence, R. 1.—For design for laundry stoves. B_ W. Dunklee, of Boston, Mass.—For design for stoves Additional Improrement —Thomas J. Doyle, of Staunton, Va —For improvement in winnow- ers. Letters patent dated April20, 1662. 1#° Talking of little feet—we were talkin about them just now, and intend to talk of them several times to come, before we retire from the paper businese. Read the followin from a letter in the N. Y. Daily News, in whick * correspondent describes something which happened to him when visiting Trenton Falls, on West Canada Creek:— “For nearly a quarter of a mile the foot-path is upon the wall of the rock, high above the river, and for a considerable distance is not more than afoot in width. Just at this n row pass, as [ turned a projecting rock, a party of four young ladies came sailing down in front view. They were fashionably dressed, and I may say, erpansively, (spell that last word with an a,) and pretty, of course. What the deuce was to be done? When you are in doubt about an egg, throw it away—but it is Bot so easy to dispose of your crrerse in every tight place you hapeee to get. Some- body must turn back, and as I had traveled nearly the whole path, I put my wits to work for an expedient. By Jove! there isan inspi- ration in a pretty foot—a thought had struck me, and no sooner thought than done, doin went ‘Excelsior,’ flat as a groundling, length- wise in the path; and one . one the fairdam- sels walked over dry-shod. Don’t ask me to desoribe my feelings while undergoing the pro- cess. I held my th, and went it blind —but I'll bet my head that one pair of those feet has left tmpressions that it will take something besides the washerwoman to era- dicate.” A Reeuiar Buur Law is Vingixia.—The editor of the Norfolk Argus. in looking over some musty records of Virgin the following: ta grand assemblage beld at James Cit- tie in the year of our Lord 1016, were many ackts to the glorie of Almightie God and publique goode of thie his Majestie’s Colonie; among which is act V. (with amended orthog- raphy :) ‘Women causing scandalous suits to be ducked.’ Whereas often times many bab- bling women often slander and scandalize their D bors, for which their poor husbands are often brought into chargsene and vexatious jamages—Be suits, and cast in great it there- fore enacted by the authority aforesaid, That in actions of slander occasioned by the wife, as aforesaid, after j t found for the dam ages, the woman be punishedby ducking And if the persis 80 —ae ee 4. at a greater damage than five ~ on of tot weo, then the woman shall be daeked bead and heels once for each five hun- dred pounds of tobaeco so adjudged it her husband, if be refuse to pay the fine Lo Coroner of St. Louis baviez oceaxion jones Bose, bas re ished a notice rsoas who ai to throw Tato his hands 10 ‘wajt yotil bis return, hog siness ootave, some with double key boards, double reeds, and stops to suit small churches. Being extensively engaged in the manufacture of Pianos, we will sell wholesale and retail, on the moet liberal terms, Our Pianos were awarded the highest remium {gold medal) at the Fairs of the Alaryland nstitute two successive years—October, M55, and 18%6—in op- position to fourteer and eichtcen of the best makers from New York, Boston and Bal- timore. We were also awarded the first premium al the Industrial Exhibition held in Richmond, Vir- 1855 and 18%. They have also been aware pianos from seme Einia, 18%. Tire the highest preminm (silver medal) at the Metro- politan Mechanies’ F air for 1257, In addition to this we are in possession of testimo niais from the most distingnished professors ano aAmsteurs in the country, which can bo seen at our Wwarerooms, speaking for thesnsolves aud others of the high appreciation in which our instruments are every where held. All instruments are guaranteed for five years, snd Sprivilese of exchange is grantod within the first 31x months from the day of sale if the instruments do not five entire satisfaction. —_ Wholesale dealers wii! find it to their advantage to give usa cail before purchasing. Pianos exchanged, hired, and tuned. mar If-ly am) WM. KNABE & CO. THE MUSIC DEPOT OF W. G. METZE- ROTT, corner of Eleventh street and Pennsylvania avenue, is the largest te a aw f] only complete Musics! Esiablishment int the District of Columbia, Bacon, Raven & Co's and Rosenkranze’s cele- brated PIANOS are always on hand in greit varte~ ty; also. Prince's superior M {LODEONS ‘ogether with an immense stock of Musical In struments and Sheet Music of every description, Piancforte tuning exeouted by Mr. Rebine. d9-tf AGGAGE EXPRESS OFFICE. 4 D Street, Adjoining The States Printing Office. The subscriber, Baggage Agent for Baltimore and Ohio and Washington Branch Railroad, has ed an effice, at the above place, fur the accom- publio, where « ean be left tor the use of Wagons to Kaede Bn ‘age or Packages to and from Railroad Depot, Steambonts, &c.. or for removal to any point in this City or Georgetown. Office open from 7 o'clock a. m. to 10 0’c ook p.m. daily, exespt Sunday, 7 to 10 o’ciock a. m., 2 o'clock to 10 p.m JOHN M. McCLINTOCK, Baggage Agent Baltimore and Ohic aalrond. N. B —Persons coming to Washington or going to Baitimore, not having made up their minds where they will stop, by giving up their checks to my agents onthe cars, wilil have their baggage taken care of at this office, or at Baltimore office, No. Sharp street, and no extra charge. Ww F. BAYLY, Wholesale and Retail RD FANCY AND STAPLE STATIONERY, No Pa. avenue, Offers to the public. at reduced prices, a full and compiete assortment of— Writing snd Letter Papers. Eng'ish and American Note Pa rench Enamelied and Bristol Wedding and Busine: Extra fine Knives. rs, and Razors, Fancy and Plain Playing Cards. Desks and Work-boxes. Backgammon Boards, Chess Men, Checkers, Games. Gold Pena, Pencils, Card Cases, &o., &o. date Lintel.eo6t, STor THAT RATTLING. is pastes I am now prepared to put on “* Chapman’s Elastic Anti-Kattling Shaft Fastener,” a sure remedy for the rattling of the shaft Rol of Carriages and Wagons, which can be. put on 4t a small expense. Call and examine at mv Factory, where I have certificates from the rey Voachmakers in the country. ANDREW J. JOYCE, d 10-#f corner ALF AND PORTER, 1 beg to inform the inhabitants and visitors of the cities of Washtogton and Georgetown, D.C., that 1 have and shall constantly keep on hand, a stock of XX ALE and BROWN STOUT PORTER, inmnnufactured here entirely from Malt and Hops, warianted free from ali injurious ingredients, put up ineasks of various sizes, suitable for Hotels, Restaurants, Boarding-houses and private families, delivered by my ‘wn drays, in any part of the above cities, at the Brewery p: Orders received by post will be attended to the day following. ‘Also, Maltand Hops for sale. Brewery and Malthouse corner of K and 27th s*s., Waal ty, D.C. as: JOSEPH DAVISON. =() PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. 370 eke 5 A large stock of BuA DY-MADE CLOTHING and GEN’ FURNISHING GOODS just re- ceived, and for sale at terms suited to the money ressure. Also, TRUNKS, VALISES, ete., of the best quality. We snegest to persons in parselt ofp first-rate bargain to call at the above number beff¥e purchas- ing elsewhere, as they are confident that their ex- tensive stock ix suited tothe requirements of the most fastidious. No. 370 Pennsylvania avenue, under Browns’ Marble Hotel. dit-sw [States& Intel | 31NI N ISTRICT MONEY yr A AOND TAKEN AT PAR FoR BOOTS, SHOES, AND TRUNKS, . P. HOOVER'S IRON HALL BOOT, SHOE SP BOD TRUNK ESTABLISHMENT, Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and lth sts, t returned from the North, ris aetcet acim 7 kinds of ies. Gentiemens, Mis- nes, uldrens’, and Servants’ E. ealer rs joard Writing Cards anvelopes: and F. ats, Fone Cc BO S and SHOES. Auso. a large stock of LG CA BAGS, SATCH mo PET VALICES, and ‘Ls, all of which I will seli for the above Call early, at on iy SAM’L. P, HOOVER'S, Tron Hall. F OR MOUNT VERNON, AL thorou, repaired, will make regular trips'to Mount é f, int H Phetbsy ‘and FRIDAY MORNING, at9 o'clk, uring the intervening time she will run regular tripe to Alezand oc ris, as usual. HOMAS BAKER, Captain, under Wil in’ hotel. ndaim carp PLATE ENG YING, AND PRINT- ck TING. INVITA LON AND BUSINESS Bt . PETES printod ia the best manner and wv 5 ¥ 0 SITING ANDINVITATH mr SARDS ain priors, No 2 Pa. ave.-het- i1th ood 12th sts. date Lintel.-o6t} URS! PURS! FURSH! Just i the In it gomensB OE ees g sfsred hit senso. As! ht for cash, and all that to call and ex- amine my je assortment of Ladies’ and Opie ren’s qe, very low to suit the times. Sign corer Of Gt street ENS Georgetown Advertisements. LARGE ASGURSMENT OF FALL y At very Low Prices to Gash Customers, JOHN H. SMOOT, No. 119 Sovru Sipr oF Brinek Stxxrt, h Georgetown, D.C., a8 ash prompt customers, a large assortinent of FALL ARP WINTER GOODS, urchased in Philadelphia and New York at the arge recent Auction Sa ea, and from the importers, at very low prices, which will enable him to offer to purchasers, many desirable Goods considerably below. their value. In thenssortinent wil be fuund— Rich Silk Robes and Bayadere Silks Best make of Biack Silks ¥ Bayadere Valentinas and Valentia Robes Rich Printed, all wool, Delaines and Rober Satin Fanconies, piain eolors, all wool, a ‘y supe- rior goods. double width, at 75¢. Leepih’sand other makes French Merinos, of all the aon desirable eolors, including White and ine! Plain Deiains, black, white and colored, 8-4 black French Merinos, for Shawls Rich Union Plaid Merinos, at 315 cts, Qo. all Wool 0. ‘Mots. Printed Me uslin Delaines, good styles, at 183% and 25 cen s 30 pieces, best styles, English Prints at 12% ots, Rich style Bonnet and Sasn Ribbons lain colors do., very cheap . Velvet Ribbons and Fringe Trimmings Stella, Brocha Shawls, in great variety Super double Brocha jo. Chenille and Cashmere Scarfs Bajou’s Kid Gloves, all colors and Nos. Sack Fiannels, all colors White American, Welch, and Saxony do, Black Bombazines and 6 4 Delaines Colors avd black Coburg Merinos Black Crape Veils and English Crapes Vest black and brown and white English Prints Long snd square Biack Thibet and Bay State Shawls Ladies and Children’s plaid woolen Shawis, inall styles and prices Homery of every description Jadtes Saxony and Meriao Vosts With a full supply of housekeeping and domestic Goods, of the best makers. eed JOHN H. SMOOT. OTIC EB Hay been informed that cer tain persons are inthe habit of collacting and zathering Lozethor the Bottles which contarmor have contained our beverages, aed putting therein an arti ole made by others tian ourselves, and then dispos ing of such article on the faath and credit ofouruame stamped on said Botties, ail persons are hereby notified that such Bottles are onr own property, and not subject to sale, and that they ‘nredelivered t r customers only to be returned. and that it is our firm intention to prosecute to the utmost extent of the law, any infringment of our ee = the premines. Union Botthng Depot, 57 Green street, Georgetown, D.C. D*. VILLARD, DENTIST, LATE OF Cil- CaGH, Would respectfully inform the cit- zens of the District and vierity, that hav ing _lveated himself in Washington, he ix cow prepared to perform Al operations in his profes. sion, in the mest approved sty.o, Oo; ee No, 20, Ponu. avenue, adjoining Gautier’s a ¥ _ yse IMPROVED SETS OF TEETH. M. LOOMIS, M. D., the inventor and patentes of “Loomis’ Mineral Plate Testa,” having successfully introduced his improvement infepeees Various cilies. has now permanently estal- lished himself in Washington. Tis improvement for Sets of Teeth consists chief: eS making a set of but one picoe of material, and that indestrnotible mineral. No meta! is used in their constrnetion, and they are therefore free from ssivanic action and metalic taste. There are no o beoume filled with moisture or particies of ence they are fare and clean, They are lighter, stronger, less clumsy, far_more durable, and natural in thetr appearance. | will five A ceward o One Thousand Dollars to any one who will produces aimilar work of art to equal mine in purity, beauty, durability, artistic excellence or any other requisite quality, All work responsibly warranted. 2% Penns, avenue, between llth and 12th streets es [PENT Dr. BAILY begs leave bo inform the publicthat he gan be seen ata! hours, at his office, located asabove. He feels assured that an experience of fileen years, practice, with the iarge number of patients, and great variety of difficult cases that he has treated sneoees fully, will enable him to surmount an: difficulty, scientific or otherwise, relating to the Teeth. His own experience =e the opinion of many mer et eae 9 the pro ession, and expecially Drs. Har and J.and BE. Peri led him, long since, tod: ard all mereurint arations far filling Teeth, al all Enamets, Gutta Peroha, India Rubber, and C ments for the construction of Continuous Gum Teeth, and that Porosiian, mounted on Gold Plate, is the only reliable substance that oan be worn in the mouth, 48 was most conclusively shown by the jast American Denta! Convention. Although he fistters himself from his long resi- dence and practice in Washington, he is favorably known to his numeroue friends and patrons, he beget leave to refer thom to the following TESTIMONIALS: From the Inte meer oF the Churoh of Epiphany of is city Dr. SrerHEN Batty: Dear Sir—I desire to exprest my es sem for you personally, and my confidence in Gy ® asuperior dentist. The operations exeented for me have been highly satisfactory. I hope that you may receive the patronare from my frients and the ublic that your skill so well descrves. Y tent Weshington, Aug. 25, 1958. J. W. FRENCB. From one of the oldest firma in Baltimore, Mosers, 8, Cotman & Co. Hor ag sanpics Dr. Stephen Baily, Surgeon Den- tist, of Washington city, to exeoute for me an im- portant and difficult piece of work, which he did te My entire satisfaction, and in view of the fact that one of the most distinguished members of the Dental College of Baltimore, Iniled, ater repented trial perform the same work satisfnotorily, it giv: reat pleasure to express iny entire fi h estimation of his professional skill. “Baltimore, Jaa. 12, 181, HARMANN BOGGS, Extract froma note aren the late Hon, John , Ciayton, Uy ‘S’Bunars, Aug. 19, 1856, The sooth ‘ow ae for oe work admirably ; noth- coui » Vel efully, "7 fOHN M-CLAYTON. To those that seek relief from the maisdies of the teeth, I can cheerfully ri 8. Baily asa superior Dentist; he made a of porcelian teeth for one of my famiiv,and piugged several teeth for tmyseif, and the work aa ait stood well Rirerecae ten 2 T. 7of the Va. Conf. of tho M. E- Chuvol Senth, Ao, the pidersizned, having had oooaston to 8 ©, the unders! » having occasion to aval ourselves of the re fessional skill of Dr. 8. Baily. Surgeon Dentist of this city, or having been oognis- Ant of his operations on our families of friends, take pieasure in exp! airy our admiration of his artistic skill, as weil as of the uniformly satisfactory manner in whioh he performs the most delicate and difficult operations in Dental! Surgery and worespectfully re- commend him to the confidence and patronage of the public. of which we consider him eminently worthy. ‘THomas U. WatteR, Architect U.S. Capito, Tromas Mitte, \. D.,of Washington . 8. Bonrex, M. D. of Georgetown, N.S. Lincoun, M. D., of Washington, D. Jos. H. Brabiey, of Washington, D.C. Gorse Watton -Governor of Florida, ‘Watrtee Lenox, Ex-Mayor of Washington, Henny Batpwin, U.S. Patent Office, ona Principal Rittenhouse Academy, TRY. R. STEPHEN BAILY, Orngy ‘0. 198 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, "Aree doors from \4th Street. S IMPROVE YOUR EYES. i SOTRENGTHEN and assist them, by the Paris Optician, D. WOOLESON, who has arrived from Europe with his = own, as welt the manufacture ofa good many others of the lat improved SPECTACLES and 2YE-GLASSES: among which are the PERISCOPIC CONCAVE and CONVEX, The DOURLE FOCUS aud DOUBLE POLISHED BRAZILIAN PEBBLES, CRYSTALS, Etc. which are warranted to improve any EYE affected With weakness, cataract or tending to it; al SHORT-SIGHTEDNESS, cde does Persons who are compelled to use giaxses, or those now using them, wiil be suited at first sight. Those wonderfu DOUBLE-POLISHED VENEZUELIAN « CRYSTAL ROCK a have received the highest recommendations at the ‘orld’s Fair, at through their producing a clearness and easiness of vision heretofore unknown in any other improvements. Also. ail styles of OPERA, SPY, and MAGNI- YING GLASSES, Compasses, and Microscopes reaie at his store, corner of Eighth street and P. LAr avenue, or Kighth street No. 491, be- tween D street and Pa. avenue. Do not mis ake the corner of 8th street. ri0es 1% le, the same as at his extab- lishment in Europe. 1 OE CLOTHING OF FINE QUALITIES, We invite the attention of Gentlemen to our large Assortment of — erate HESS AND FROCK C BUSINESS COA cre seen INE AND COMMON PANTS, a9 on Pisses T. *6 e Bn ARE soe pli canmand sent to orden marastastontg at pat ved and now offering at very low pricer to : NO. 1,582. Vocal and Instrumental Music. ‘Phis Family and News journai—ece- thee sano found in tay otaervia yeliunbod ce Betaraee anton oS cet, Sea ae ates ihe inewe'c the Postmast agents scommicsion ores x embeeivaet, Watches, J , &e. MES. HENRY PALMER'S PIANOFORTE CLASSES are daily adding new members. Per sons desirous of availing themselves of Mr. Pata - ER's services are requested to enrol! their names as early ey ‘This Class system is more advantageous for the advancement of Children, than any other system of instruction. Itis equally advantageous for the perfeoting of the most brilliant performer: ‘TERMS IN ADVANCE. Primary Class $5 per quarter. Advance Cinsees Re au apphoationa to be made to Mr. W. H. ALMER, at his residence, 260 F street, between ‘Thirteenth and Fourteenth. Be lal Georgetown Ciasses meet every Monday and ar ¥ at 12 o'clock, at Miss Harrover’s George- Je Seminar, a _. . MUSICAL €ARD. Mr. ceor Brass and $ and Alexandrin, that he is farnish MUSIC for Bails, Pri Soirees, &c. From ove to pe had at the shortest STP can be leftat the Musica! Depots of John F. Elis or W.G. Metzerott, or at his residence, corner 6th and G streets, Navy Yard. oc 20-3m* repared to te Parties. Parades, to any number of Musicians notics Dancing. DAaNrcine ACADEMY. YNSKI and DAUGHTER have nee to the Ladies and Gen- tlemen of Wasnington and Georgetown he will re open his Classes for. Dan Washington on F Temperance: from 3 in, Georgetown—on Weduesday, oO tober, - Miss Harrover’s Ladies Sem o'eloe! sand part Ne nizrs application can be made at Mr. G.'s residence, 307 F street, between 9th and 10th streets, ze 12 6m SEVENTH STRE. TO BIA s, PTICIAN,. 1%. Aes deors from 514 Opp F a Glasses suited to every sight; ~ nd W jumake,’s great variety: of superior and TEstTimoniats. Norvouk, September 7. 1854, Rin: The Spectacles you mad very well, and seem to have 4 more than any other me suit me ved my sight 1 TAZEWELL. I have tried a pair of Spectables obtained from Mr. Tobias, and tind them of sicht,and corresponding with focus. 1 recommend iim as 2 PrTEREBURG, Cote About five years ag tn Washington, a pair which I use jlaxses for the spectacies and found them of great assistance to jand my op:nion of him is, that ; a preparat dep of Glasee not too far gone to nehtted by such ai a J. F. MAY. Lyxcusure, November 7, 1854. From an examination of Mr. Tobias’ Glasses, and — his pare) myer and remarks, am convineed that he is a skillful optician, 5. J. BLACKFORD, M.D. Lyycnevrs, November i0, 1854. Mr. John Tobias, baving furnished me with Glas- ses, hy which Lhave been greatly aided, (my virion having suffered greatly from reading at nicht in my earher life,) itailords me the highest plensure to say that [ consider him a skillful practical optician, end well prepared to aid those who may need his professional services. YM. B. ROUZIE, Elder of the Methodist Conference. Nw, N.C., June 27, 1654. : Iam happy tosay that tained from you last week . From au inequality in the Ihave heretofore found great E dis- visual range of my eyes, " difficulty in getting glasses of the proper foca’ tances. It a#ords me pleasure tate, that by the of your optometer this difficulty has been happily obviated, so that the Glasses you furnished me are decidedly the best adapted to my eyes of any I have ever yet used. Very respectfully yours, R. B. DRANE. ci amore 7 Rector of St. James’ ish. Having been induced by a friend to visit the estab- lishment of Mr. Tobias for the purpose diner 3 — jInsses | was furnished with a pair gightly color ine, whice have atlorded me more relief and grat f- cation thanany | have ever tried. My sight, origin- ally very good, was injured by writing and reading at night, frequently toa very late hour: but with the aid of these giusses | can study almost as late a: ever. and that too without the pain | have previous- ly suffered. JOHN WILSON, Late Commissioneer Gen’! Land Office. Deo. 11, 1955. Thave used Mr. Tobins’s Spectacles for three or four months, and take grest pleasure in saying that 4 am much pleased withthem. | have been much benefited by them. GEO. 2. SCARBURGH. May 5th, 1856. I was recommended to Mr. John Tobias asa skilful option ; andas I have eyes of remarkable peculiari- ty, | was gratified to find that Mr. Tobias seemed to comprehend them by inspection and me slight measurement. and he bas toade me a pair « Specie cles that suits meadmirably, A. P. BUTLER. July 11, 1856, WasnineTon, Aug. 8, 1855. Having heen for years under the necessity of hav- two sets of glasses—one for use in daylight, and one bor lamp-hght—I procured one eet from Mr. Tobias which answered both purposes. I have used his for several months, and find them excellent. EDWAKD STUBBS, Of Department of State. Mr. J.Towzas. Sir: The pair of Spectacies you {furnished me yesterday are particularly satisfactory They are very decidedly the best | possess, and Lam the owner Teght or pine pairs, carefully selected in different places and from opticians rec- ommended to me on account of their professional standing in France, Englasd, and the United States, I have been also pleased with your remarks and di- rections on the treatment of the eyes, for the pur- rose of preserving and a fT pe 1 espectfully yours, S. CAL LL, rofessor of M.C.. Louisville, Ky. BROOKLYN ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTION, Aptis 1R54. After most careful examination of Mr. J. Tobias’ Glasses, | am enabled to testify that their hardne: clearness, polishing, and exact optical shape render them particularly recommendable to those whose merely optical impairment of the eyes are in waut of such auxilianes. | consider, moreover, Mr. Tobias fully qualified to determine the focus of the eye,both by bs optical knowledge and experience, and by means of his optometer. In addition, | can further state that Mr; Tobias has supplied seme of my pa- tients with Glasses, to their and my satisfaction LEWIS BAUER, M. D., Physician and Surgeon, Berlin; Member of the Royal College of Surgeons. Kasiend; Member of the Medien, Society of Lond jon. and of the Pathological Society of New York; late Sur- gon of tee R | Orthopaedic Institution of janchester, England, and Surgeon of the B. O. Institution, Norvox, Va., July 27, 1854. In the experience of even two years, Lhave found great difficulty in obtaining Speofacies that were ex- actly adapted to the weakness of my sight. This in- convenience Mr. Tobias seems to have removed for the present by the substitution for me of hetter and more suitable G! » ‘They are clear, chrystal-like and ponies tomy he I Frould commend him to those who from age or er in! require ar- tificial sid in this way. J. J-SIMRINS: M. D. WiLmincton, N.C., June 16, 1854. To persons who haye had the sight oftheir eyes impaired as to require the use of Ginsses, | wou! ——— wap ote Tobies as a suitable person rom whom to obtain such Glasse: may re- juire, as he has suited me with a ipectacies for a far and near si h very much by a ice of years in the Post O' partment, which berth required me tobe on dut: ‘om 11 o’clock at mght till after day, during whi time I used but one light. W.A. WALKER. R NT OF INTERIOR, May 8, 1) From ora defects and the unequal! bey ~ eyes, I have been compelled to use giasses seve- ral years. | have tried different opticians wit it obtaining glasses perfeotly fitted to my eyes. Four onths since Mr. Tobias made two pairs especially for me, which I have found to serve me perfectly. By the use of his optometer he is enabi fonda lasses most minutely to the = ig I most cheerful- 4 recommend Mr. Tobias to all having oc: use glasses, And bear my testimony as an —— HENRY E. BA se 'y to sign v a HE SECRBT INFIRMITIES OF YOUTH T Ko MATOR? r Just Published, Gratic, the 2th Thousand. A few words of the Rational Treatment, edicine, of Spermatorrhea or Local eakness, Nocturnal ag ad con eo’ Decay of ine Sys ae lepe- pedi to Marriage fonoy aad Ls iments 1 DE LANEY. M. D. ‘The important fact that the many plaints. originating the imprudence of youth, a without Medcine, wh ‘wall tract. ly di rated ; and the Sieh, Shc table hulp capcreea or nent Sir ever_cue is eombed cure Humbe perfcty je cost, ave! ene of vectined rontrams of tho dap addr =i & any * to ‘ B NEY set@-dawtf 17Li street, New York, ——————— ADIES’ TUCK, and all sorts of COMBS, a Lv Fide ah so Ronm-under Wi MS Son Sains Ranen.cater Witterde’ bntal. "09 Sm WLAND’S MACASSAR at GIBBS'S Rwarsine neerinistee iat > L, g 5 &5 3 WatcHes, Mig EESAN? FANCY AR- I have on hand some of and Silver WATCHES, fine Gold DEWEY shy le pieces, FANC ‘ART Call and examine, st . ROBIN’ . Vv cumebeer 24 WATCHES, SILVER - M W.GALT& BR ing avery larve assortment of the al Persons in search of any thimg new and elegant in their line will do well to call. W. GALT & BEKO. nn» 24 Pa. between 9th and 10th sts. W; A CARD. F take this methoa of informing onr patrons and the pubte in general, tha’, in consequence of the Gnancial orisin, we have determined to sei! al our Goods at a great reduction. We have marked down sil our goods—each article being marked im Do] figures at our lowest cash prioee—Mm o- ‘er to effect a gpeedy snie, and make itan object for persons who are in the hab urchasing for Cast,te call and examine our g and prices before obasing eleewhere. Our large assortment emiraces— Fine London and Geneva Watohes, for Ladies and Gentlemen: warranted time keepers. Rich Jewelry, such as Diamonds, Pearls, Corais, Cenv losaics, etc. ete, Pare Silverware. Spoons, Knives, Forks, Pitchers, Goblets, Cups. nent of Fancy Silverware, suita- sag ir wed: “ pd bolids ts wedding an ay presente. ted Spoors, Forks, Coffee Castors, ete., ete., erpiated Ware, Spoo Sets, Baskets and cheaper than ever offered before in this market. Hote! and housekeepers who wish to refurnieh hess Sate ame are eunaese look at the G: Ne eprosented. he gouds are warrant as HOSEN EN. . 50 Pa. ave., bet. 9th and 10th sis, n 2s-dt Dees BALriore, WASHINGTON, AND VIR- gina Bank Notes taken wi: ail kinds of rich and fashionable GOLD Ww RY. 3 a 6OL! sad all GOLD and SILVE s CHAINS. SEALS, KEYS, LOCKETS, uther choice good«. for a few dayn. I bave just received a fine assortment of new Goods, which | am prepared to sell at very iow prices. Pieas» on!! at 383 Penn. avenue, sign of the large Spread prem. sc ®. H. 0. HOOD. Cc A good BASS CLO Clocks at J ROBINS Also, Clock Materials, Wires, Oils, Hands, &c. Clocks to the trade at wholesale prices. and examine, at J. ROBINSON'S, oc 0 2m ‘S49 Pa. av., oppo. Browns’ Hotel, Orrice oF Army CLoTHinc anp kovirace, HiLADELTHIA, December 4, 1/857. LED PROPOSALS are invited, and will be received at this office, until 10 o'clock a. m.of the 4th day of January next, for furnishing by con- tract the following Army Supplies and Materisis, deliverable at the United States Clothing *qui- Depot, (Schuylkill Arsenal,) im quactities as ore -4dark blue (indigo wool dyed) cloth caps and bands, weighing about 14 ces per yard. 65,000 yards 6-4 a blue (indigo woo! dyed) twi led cloth, weighing 21 ounces per yard. 129.000 yards 6-4 sky biue (indigo wool dyed) twilled cloth. weighing 22 ounces per yard. 10,000 yards % dark biue (indigo ret) cotton and woo! flaunel, weighing 63 ounces per yard. 216,000 yards 7-2 white ficnnel (cotton and wool) to Weigh 63; unoes per yard. 19,000 Lp aha 6-4 dark blue fiennel, wool (indigo ved) 10,000 yards 47 inch alpaca (biack.) 100,C00 yards *; canton flannel. to weigh 7 ounces per ard. 175,00 yards % unbleached drilling, to weigh 6% ounces per yard. 25,000 yards % unbleached drilling, to weigh Ti< ounces per yard, . 26,000 yords 0 aqclaootinndack, to wnightLonnes per yard. 15,000 yards. ® inch cotton duck, to weigh 1536 ounces per yard. 85,000 yards wae inch cotton duck, to weigh 14 ounces per yard. 25,000 yarde 2835 pom cotton duck, to weigh 19 onnces er yard. 3,000 yarde ach cotton duck, to weir hil ounces r yard. 3.5m yards 22 inch cotton duck, to weigh 9 ounces er yard. 16,000 yares 24 inch cotton duck, to weigh 12% ounces per yard. 25,000 yards 3 imeh cotton duck, to weigh 9% ounces + yarc 12,000 artay blankets. wool, gray, (with the letters U.S. in binek, 4 inches in hongtae in the centre) to be 7 feet long, and 5 feet 6 inches wide. each blanket to weigh 5 pow 7.50 dozen pairs half stockings, 3 proper! de. of good sound fleece wool, and wit double and twisted yarn, to weigh S pounds per dozen. 10,200 pompens for engineers, ordnance, medical de- Pepartment, dragoons, Tiles, artillery, end in- fantry. 3,000 cap bodies. 2,000 vards giazed silk, for covers, N.C. brass scales, pars. fOsergern’sdo do "do 8,000 corporal © oso gaa brass a “pas —. 500 corporal’s and privates’ 7, Us worsted igoet i. low, scsriet, sky do. '{ blue, orange, green a td 0 do. ves! lo. 3,5" do. euspencer buttons, white metal, 4,50 do. shirt do. do. 45,000 tent buttons, wood, small. 12,000 tent slips, " de. * do. 5.90 tent buttons, de. large, 1,000 tent slips, jo. do. joe aaa tent poles, sets. 0) wal lo. 10. 600 common do. do. 4.000 gaivanieed iron wire rods, for teuts. 14,000" do. do. staples, do, 3.000 mess pans, iron. 1,00° camp kettles, iron. three sizes. 12,000 fin canteens, (3 pints, weight 11 cunces,) With stoppers. 1,09 pick axes, two sizes, 2,000 0. handles. 1,000 camp hatchets. 40 trumpet cords and tassels, orange. 40 Lrumpet cords and tassels, yellow. 2 jo. lo. green. 49 drums, Artillery, complete. ” do. Infantry, do. 1,190 do. heads, batter. 70 a do., sm 80) do, snares, se! 20 do. sticks, pairs. 200 do. do., Carneges, All the above-mentioned articles must conform és all respects to the sealed standard patterns im this office, where they o«n be mined ; ard sample é terns will be seni by mail, with any additional hs mation in regard to them, oh may be requested by manufacturers or others wishing to offer sais, It is desirabie that all the articles be of do- mestic manufacture. Deliveries to comme: ce on the 15th day of Feb- rary next. and one-half of the gyantity contracted for to be delivered in equal monthly proportions, by or before tie Sith April. 1658; the remainder within four months from that date, in monthly or greater proportions, as the contractor may find it conve- ent. The privilege is reserved by the United States of increasing from one-third to one-half the ma 4 of all the supplies above mentioned, by giving t coatenetet one month's notice of such desired in- crea Payments will be made on each delivery. should Congress have made an appropriation to meet them, or as soon thereafter as an sppropriation shall be made for that purpose. Ten per cent. of the amount of each delivery will be retained. until putes shali be completed. which will be forfeited te the United States in case of defalcation on the part of the contractor in solltine the oer. oben ond ids will be rece:ved from manu urers on Bevel only, in the ae ee tebe bg mshed ; and none will be considered in which thy manufactnrer’s mill ow dealers place of business is cifically se’ . Mbontracts will be based on nosepted proposals, for the fulfilment of waite two or more sufficient secu - Hy required. i and the responsibility veh persons pro) As securities, with the ackno sons that they will be such edgment of said siete ity, or will see that good and sufficient seou fursiahed in aoe 2e a is obtained, mnamatted wi * proposals. ah is to be distinctly understood by every person obtaining ® contract. that said contract is not trame- ferable without the consent of proper authority. and that any sale, assignment, or transfer of it. without such consent having been obtained. (exeept under @ process of Inw.) will be ae an ment of the contract. and the contractor and bin securities will be held responsible for all loss or damage to the Sstet ‘States which may arise from said ment. Proposals will be addressed to the undersigned, and will be endorsed “ Proposals for furnishing army muprites oud "4 . WAYN d5-SawtJans ENRY {i jon TVERNOIS: HOTE Ps. AVERUR, berwecn D hin ae : a fed onthe mont modery aad improved pricey with © i an RENENSER LAvORTS "Ss STORE, No