Evening Star Newspaper, December 26, 1857, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR LISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (SUNDAY EXCEPTED,) aT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Corner of Pa. avenue and Eleventh street, By W. D. WALLACH. papers served in packages Ly carriers at 4a year, _ sr oonte per month. To mail subsoribers the sub- er 'gnon price @ $3.08 year, in advance; $2-for seipouths; $1 for three montha; and for jess than oF S months at the rate of 12 centes week. Single vas, one cent; in WFAppera, two cents, i ne sex ENTS (Of eight lines to the square) Fu geerted three times for $1: every other day or “ai week - 2 per cent. advance; once a week, 50 jvange. Chen VOL. x. ig Star. WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1857. NO. 1,589. THE FASHIONS. sorrespondeace of the Journal of Commerce J Panis, Dee. 3, 1857. Curious as are the records of the indulgence ; frmer ages in cosmetics and aromatics, it wscertainly been reserved for our own time to verfect the science of perfumery. The most Myel and remarkablo feature of the present panafacture of perfumes is the establishment f dower farms. Some of the fairest spots of surope and Asia are de voted to thecultivation + dowers ot which the fragrance is no longer yed on the desert air, but preserved for the eopyment of all whe choose to purchase it ambergris, wert have taken the place o and the odoriferous gums, which y used to give stability to the more ents. There are flower farms in gurope aud Asia; and another is likely to be ereated in A lia for the cultivation of the gattle. a plant of the acaoia genus, and resem- ing in odor very powerful vivlets. England pas her Howe farms at Hitcham, in Surrey uder and peppermint flourish unri- Roses are alxo cultivated there. but ‘or the purpose of making rose-water. The - ewater, prepared by Faguer. 83 Rue sand the other first-rate perfumers ss however, far superie:; for the attar (mse. all Europe is dependent upon India and Turkey. The attar obtained from the roses gown at Ghazepore, in India, gained the prize - at exhibition in or From the wod of Balkan, in Turkey, are ob- d every year, on an average, 40.000 ounces of theattar. Some idea may be gained of the extent of the rose plantations, from the fact that 2,000 rose blooms yield but one drachm of sitar gusk. civ are bow 01 evanescomt shionable world is following the exam- f the Court. in returning to the capital dar streets and public promenades are once gore fled with brilliant equipages, gay liver- «3 sud richly-dressed women. The commer- ial crisis has net certainly produced here any soy diminution in the extravagance of toilettes. sume articlos. particularly silk tissues, have diminished in price, owing to the small de- mands from foreign markets, but the costume an woman is as richly decorated y laden with trimmings and fur- belows a3 it was a year ago. Flounces are quite as much as ever in favor; they are some- times made double, and. when single, are trimmed with velvet, ruches, chicorees, lace, or s fat plaiting of ribbon. or with the same ma- as the dress. Madame Petit, 4 Place Vendome—one of our distinguished mantua- makers, a3 well as lingeres—trims the gowns priucipally at the sides; those for neglige are composed of bands of velvet, or of a stripe of back and white checks. For full dress there a balf bre .of adarker shade than the dress. covered with an open Ppassementerie, =. arabesques, or with a trimming gel like the letter V reversed, graduated in size from the bottom of the dress this half-breadthis generally edged by a ruche r narrow lace fringe. galon or moss trimming Across-way band of velvet, (black.) from six w eight inches wide at the bottom, finishing in a point at the waist, either edged with lace or not, has a very good effect. With this. on the body of the dress. shouldSbe bands of velvet to match. wide on the shoulder and diminishing tos point at the waist. Another pretty trim- ming may be formed by three rows of velvet tems graduated in size. or three rows of but- macarons of velvet, surrounded by rows of lace. The same decoration, with emaller buttons. fc. is repeated on the toly, audon the plaits of the sleeves. Some dresses are ornamented in the apron style For home wear our ladies have square cut jokers, & rauented with braid, others beads. Fur is often employed i s for these indoor garments The Jacket has the appearance of being open, when in reality it ix closed by a kind of waistcoat, so that the band. fur are placed like braces, on eset side. and continue around the edges of the jacket. The sleeves are either of the ordi- naz} pagedy form, or are straight. with a fur of silk @uring the last few ed a great improvement in 3; the necessity has been felt isme material that might re- who could not pay the ex- sh sum which is demanded for it | beautiful tissues that area wool and silk, particularly the wlour epe ‘+ latneand the sot de laine fhe ground of the sot de /arue is of wool, wai trera is of silk Either of these 4 handsome robe for walking the stuff isheavy and rich and Well suited fur cold weather; more adapted to the American severe winter climate than any “6 Ussue. however thick. We have also a wry heavy new material. entirely of silk, ied the Louis XV. matelasse, extremely ex- resembling the old fashioned bro- ground is plain and dark, and ia th the samme colured medallions edged These robes are always made aud a long jacket body; the jacket ae neck ; it buttons in front at one forming & breast-piece, which crosses from mgt to the left. The waist is very lo iwuchdrewnin. The sleeve is eut with “8 clow. quite wide and terminated by a Louis ‘*-cuff! The most beautitul articles to be . ration ferthe fetes of the New enameled watches with a new tine and chain. and the ormolu 19 Boulevard St. Denis.— ment a Esvalser de Crys- e Valo. Palais Royal. also »rtment of erystal. china. amps. vases tur dowera of bronze, ~lorederystal, and exquistely paint- The forms are new and exceed- C the ornamentation light and The colored gluss and vases equal the {LE hemian crystal. The dessert ser- tal und bronze are particularly re- for novelty and variety in shapes and decorations . <6. ——_—___. , b# One of the best editors the Westminster Seview could ever boast, and one of the most writers of the passing hour, was a Aberdeen. One of the editors of the sily Journal was a baker in Elgin; t reporter of the London Times u Edinburgh; the editor of the a stone mason. One of the ablest London was a blacksmith in Dan- * and anether was a watchmaker in Banff ‘ate De Milne, of China. was a berd-boy in The principal of the London Missionary + College at Hong Kong was asaddier in and one of the best missionaries that frer went to India was a tailor in Keith. The ting machinist on the London and Birming- “a0 Railway. with £700 @ year, was a mechanic “egow and perhaps the very richest iron tin England was a working man in Mo- ~ir James Clark, her majesty’s physician, pe: “dragzistin Banff Joseph Hume was a lor * in Montrose, Mr. McGregor, the member toa Glasgow, was a poor boy in Kossshire “awes Wilson, the member from Westbury. loughmman in Haddinton, and Arthur “nthe member for Orkney, earned his the sweat of his brow in the Ultima ese teen, however, spent theirleisure juiring useful knowledge. They ave reached the eminence they did, Maaging around hose engine Louses, or wasting hours in taverns ould noe awa Lrown heard a good story out west, of “ruey who defended some culprits before a vart charged with breaking the municipal “nce against “‘ making unusual noises in ‘te street.” ‘The council for the defence went = to declare that the complaint was wholly Miculous, frivolous and wantonly vexatious, $24 said. in co: »cluding an excited and vehement ATangue to the court—If the children of Lerwet ald sit down on the banks of the IIli- wis and sing the song of Moses and the Lamb, re would he some people in P ——, who would Sup « prosecution against them, for making P8U8ua! noises"? sity ordin, MAJOR BROWN'sS COON sTory. BY BAZEL GREEN, Esq. Georgetown Advertisements. Dentistry, &o. Vocal and Instrumental Music. “T was dow: me white MER- THE WEEKLY STAR. This exosiient weer | ch peor ‘Bining 8 greater variety of interesting reading can be found in aay other—is pubushed on Saturday ne tee eres Sewanee eet a that has py aR circu - (ie eee deepetey the Sees ita < Fostmasters who aot as ageats will be allowed &c. nm on the crick this morning,”’ d any amount ef goin’ to be power- said Bill Gat. coon tracks. fal manly this se CER POTA’ THE IMPROVED SETS OF TEETH. to suit purchase: the | LOOMIS, M, D. omis’ Miner > W. HENRY PALMER'S PIANOFORTE TOES in sto LASSESare daily adding new members. P. sons desirous of availing themselves of Mr. PaLM- ER's services are requested early as ble. This Class system is more advan advancement of Children, than any ually advantageous for the perfecting of the ulant performers. TERMS IN ADVANCE. mary Class $5 per quarter. Ad’ ! applications to be made to } ER, at his residence, nd for sale in lots PETER BERRY, ‘Teet, Georgetown. to enroll their names as m Coker, ‘I never The whole woods only a good price somethin’ in the Jest got one of tell 0’ the like o° wo, anold veteran tobacco in silence 'Y; you don’t know f you'd a come here you'd a thought you couldn’ g. thought of pes- weren't worth ‘ouldn’t get enough > yt sets and single pieces, hearn tell of the CLES. &o. is lined with ‘e this season, I'l] Spring, sure’s you the best coon dogs in all hase ate hearn Putin Major Bro: been chewing his eunything "bout ‘em! forty years ago, like I I jest tell you. We bardly ever » for their skins 8 Cities, has now ed himself’ in Washi rovement for Sets of Teeth consists chief- t one piece of material, and eir Construerion, and they are therefore free from ivanicrotion and metalic taste. filled with moisture or particles of ure and elean. They are uinsy, far more durable, and ive areward o toany one who will produce a ual mine in purity, beaut lence or any other reguisi ng t Tax » 1858, will save Interest and ex- enses. otherwise int harged dating back on tof 0 the firat Mou indentuctible min TABLE FOR PR joints to become fest. hence thi @ street, George- stronger. lees ‘ers Very cheap fur und useful arti- ew Year's pres- H. Smoot, Ne. 119 Brid C., has received, and ortment of fancy for Christmas or “ancy and black © uawis, Scarfs. and Kich worked Collars and sets embroidered and plain linen cam - 260 F street, between ‘getown Classes meet eve Monday and phy ry y verte tt + leeder of Arth’s veto announce town Female Seminary. M Mr. GEORGE Brass and String Band, begs len to his trends of Wasbingten, and Alexandria, that he is now furnish MUSIC for Bails, Private A Soirees, kc. From ove to any number of Musicians to be had at the rhortest notice. Orders can be le F. Ells or W.G. 6th and G street lurability, artistic excel y. All work rea; 2% Penna. avenue Sp ls-ly s my te ICAL CARD. amiss for “em er witnianseaee ; terin’ “em much a darn with us—t for em to pay for the skinni ‘Lt recollect one day I we Wal, arter I'd lumbered a got kinder tired. and so I 1 hadn't mu afore somethin’ give me ¢ nips about the seat o’ m: y I jumped al runnin’, and kept on a dred yards; when think nin’, and I’m snake do enny good. t examine the woun. snake bite, for thar's a bh eu me about six inches long. * Think, sea 7, that ret Olas very duce c about it a while. I conclud look for the critter, sh I went to the tree and and s‘uff all about; but darned I see. Purty soon I sees the t split a runuin’ alo lookin’ at that. about halfa I sees it open and shet open and shet, ri loves, all Nos, Ys r nd Morimo Plaids STEPHEN BAILY, Sand 31 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Srom l4th Street, Y¥ begs leave to informthe publiothat he hours, At his office, located An experience of fiNeen 16 large number of patients, and ficult cases that he has treat to surmount an: A large lot Dei aines, Gents Soarfs, Gloves of every ki Sulk white aud ntout a bee huntin’. bout » good while, I leaned up agin a big ch more'n leaned up ne of the allfiredest 'y britches, L ever got bout a rod, and lit a fat the Musical Depots of John rerott. or at his residence, red bordered linen eambrie Circulars, Hoods and Gai- Gents and B. Ss f Morison and Silk Ventingsaner® wos Laeent juany ot 1 be ie gold be suitable for pi He feeis assured that ‘s ren’s Woolen practice, with th fully, will ensble | scientific or otherwise, relating to the ‘I own experience oopfirn eminent in the prot pANCING ACADEMY. Mr. T F. GASZYNSKI and DAUGHTE. the honor to xnnonnee to the Lad: asnington and Georgetown that pen his Classes for Dancing in on Friday, the 9th of October, treet, for Misses and Maste: adies and Gentlemen, town—on Wednesd: arrover’s Ladies Sem- plication can be made reet, between 9th and desirable articles that at. J.H.SMOOT. spectfully annaunce to our e that we have at last suo- quantity of ALES of van- sly to Our order, which we finest and the ‘a8 ever offered in this market. erxons wishing a nice article of Ale oan have ly ing tous for either ng the Seta gt cng | especially Dra. y, has led him. long ninoe, rations for fillin, for the construction of Contin Teeth, and that Porcelian, moi is the only reliable substance that can American Dental C card all mercurial pre; all Koamels, Gutta | but a runnin’ won't pt, and proceeded Soon seed it was no -blister pinched eeedad in havin, brewed expre: uarantee to be the unted on Gold Plate, | from '3 o'clock Pp. m from 7 0’olock p.m. the 7th of Ootober, at Mis: inary, from 3 o’cloek p. m, For terms and particular, Mr. a residence, ee! t conclusively shown by the last ‘h he flatters himsel: practice in Washin known to his numerous friends leave to refer them to the follo ey 3 From the late Reotor of the Church of Epiphany of ul Dr. StePuxn Baity: Dear my esteem for you personal OU 88 & BOperior dentist. for me have been highly satis: may receive the patro. public that yo: if from hia long resi- ston, he ia favorably and patrons, he begs ofthe followin, X Pale, India Pal Ve also have ® tine article of Porter always ou hand. f givento our @rivers. will be RD pot, 57 Green Heor-etown, RNY'S CONFECTION No. 84 Bridve Street, RORGETOWN . er gits me! Arter thinkin’ © go back, and curiosity 0’ the poked the weeds the thing could ree has a little and so I gits to es the split open et up agin; then , and open and shet, and Teguiar as aclock at in all creation I know’d I'd got pinched in tin thunder was a makin’ it At first I felt orf thought it mout then agin I tho thought about ha Tunnin’ home and sayin then I thought it couldn I'd never hearn tell o’ them a right in open daylight. of my ancesters riz upin it ‘ud be cowardly to go what it was; swore I’ fin ‘ould ita bin? rown Stout and XX Mek orders by mail, o: VERNOIS' HOTEL, UE, between I7th and 18th e:reets, Wasuixaton, D.C. This establishment is new ranged on the most modern ai rivate apartments, &c, The Bar is supplied with the choicest of Wines and Liquors. = pame and other delicacies in season. jot and Cold Lunch from 11 o'clock clearness and easiness Union Bottling De im any other improvements. lesire to express furnished and ar- improved principle, ‘he operations executed Dreckty I se inch, and then sh ur skill so wei Washington, Aug, 2, 1856. From one of the oldest firms 1: ht nage {ror my friends and the PON deserves. xh determined to retire from business dur- lam always ready to attend to with Simt zeal and puno- on my custom—all reports all orders for Partie: tuality that bas hitherto bes to the contrary notwithsta: As usual, at this sea: met of FRENCH CON Preparing alarge number of € the approaching holidays. ng toavail themselves of th tunity of procuring a first-rate C Toquested te make early applicati T still offer this establishment f Kivon any time prior to the Ith February, when, if at public auc ner an opportu- ght along as imore, Mezers, Think, sez I, wh: 3 care » Mi Stephen Baily, Surgeon Den- ngton city, to execute for me an im- cult piece of work, which he did to my entire satisfaction, and in view of the fact that \ members of the Dental iled, after repeated trials to satisfactorily, it is my entire confidence and ul, HARMANN BOGGS, Extract froma note received from the late lion, John . Clayton. . 8. SENATE, Aug. 19, 1856, for me work admirab! ery gratefully, SOHN'McLayron. To thone that seek relief from the maladies of the teeth, i win cheerfully recommend Dr. perior Dentist; mad. ny family, and : a Tne work has all 8. en ret the Va. Conf. , the undersigned, ourseives of the professional skill of Di Surgeon Dentist of this city, or havi nt of his operations on our fa pieasure in expressing our admuration of his artistic a8 well as of the uniformly satisfactory manner ich he performs the most delicate and difficult ry,and we respeotfu' lence and patronage of which we consider him eminently U.W Arohiteot U. 8. C: ..0f Washington, . of Georgetown, D.C. ington, D. Cy Washington, D.C, vovernor of Miorida, ‘or of Washingtor, PP ls Principal Rittenhouse Academy, [FURNITURE VERY CHEaP. .! the split, but wha’ retty assort- The public are res} ERY) &o- aod ectfully informed that the first, ully scared, and fay entire aati be somethin’ dreadful; and ught it mouten’t. nts and ghosts, and about a nothin’ about it; and enny o° ’em, for Pesterin’ a feller At last, the true blood my veins, and told me home, and not find out so I lumbered for my axe, and d out all about it, or blow back. I let into the tree like bla: and purty soon it cum down and smashed to finders—and what do you think? was rammed and jammed plum smac coons, from top to bottom. Yes, sir, rammed in so closet, breathed they made the large Furniture Warchouse. are filled to the utmose capacity with NISHING GOODS—sueh as Sofas, Bureaus, Tablos, Chairs Bedsteads, i. Writing Desks Carpets, Lookin Persons there- is last oppor- hristmas Cake, are one of the most d. College of Baltimore, fa perform the same work reat pleasure to expres: igh estamation of hii jtimore, Jan. 12, SILK AND VEL resale. Possession ages, Washstands men’s Under Garments of a!] qualities and sizes. not previously disposed of, | wil! sei! tion, thus affording a good Confection ongacing in lucrative bus, Si (Intelligencer) jassos, China, Forming a very immense and varied stock, all of whieh we guarantee to xeil at such prices as cannot Houses furnished throughout, either for cash or approved paper. Call and examine our stock before you make your Tho teeth you mad CARD.—Six years ex ing could be better. erience ih business, ‘ure and Unadulterated LIPUO fies the undersigned in inviting t community to fi surpassed in the District. AVIng A Near connexion, residen ie a judge of articles in the TC creased security for choice and alforded through his personal atten brands secured to applicants at a trifli EWD. C. DYER Pa. av., bet. 12th and 13th si BA PEIMORES Remember the name and pl: BONTZ & COOMBS, No. 369 Seventh street, 2d door from R. B. Hall’s Dry Goods Store. SAVE MONEY ESE HARD TiM 8. Baily asa nt stock, which eannot be 8 set of porcelian teeth bh anan Earana: who ACC ine, > . trable goods 1 ROBERT T. N of the M. E. Church Sou having had oocas' V HO WOULD NOT TH We would most respeotfully aunounce to a! those Who &re in want of a cheap light, that the BRECK - INRIDGE COAL OIL is the cheapest oi! extant. burning in the lamps we have, Cali and see, N wL & MORSELL LEGACY.—Messra, TAY LOR & MAURY have the honor to announce that they have just received Fac simile Water Color Dr that every time they split open.”’ been cogniz- A Syaxe Story. —The fi of friends, take It was told by a ollowing anecdote ts Baltimore, not having made up their minds gentleman who wit- they will Loy by civine =P. - er — a agents on the cars, wi we their e taken qre of at this office, orat Baltimore ofhce, Nott f between 6th and 7th street n HOW This Establis hmont is preparod to fi rnish evi article used ina sci So. eo PRINTING OFFICE, operations in Dental Sur; “ An Indian came to ace: hum to the con! northern part of Ivwa, to” for a young warrior, who bitten by a rattlesnake. did not credit his story, the Indian, and the urzene come his seru rtain ‘agency’ inthe procure some whiskey had, as he said, been At first the ‘agent’ but the earnestness of y of the case, over- and turning to get the liquor, an how much he wanted ” answered Indian “*Four quarts?” asked the prise: ‘ much as that ’ ‘Yes,’ replies his set teeth. through about to on the whole snake rom London a serics of ings. by the best En- original pictures and draw NCOLN, M. D., of Was! above erlicction, the property of the British nation, now exhibiting @t Mariboroueh House, 1 Also, Simpson Historical Pa. Arctic Ship Resc the United States to her M gland, at Cowes, December Tayior & Maury by the Messrs. Colnagin & Co vie RSBES, Henny Batpwin, U ELECTROTY PING, at short notice in the best manner, LUCAS BROTHERS, 170 Market street, B dumore Md. ARS. GhORGE, from Kagland, wishes ¢ form the indies and gentiemen of \ and Georgetown and the vicinity, that she can be seen and consnited on Past, P: Events, such as Love, Marriage, Loses, Lawsuits. other ditheulties. She can be seen on L. 12, near the West Market. Ladies 25 cents Four quart, STEREOTYPING and 36, consicned to ueen’s publishers ‘agent,’ in sur- nm Bt 32 Peunsylvania avenue. over Measrs, Wall, Stephens & Co's store, Hours from 10a, m. to 4 p.m. Admiss on 25 ce te. ae GROCER LADIES’ FUR prices of FURS con on froma Fur Company in at New York wholesale i the Indian, speaking through ing as savagely as wage a war ef extermination tribe, ‘four quart—snake LAS FURS! The following 1s York, to be sold FOR THE HOLI- ices: aoe Rock Marte AYS. The subscriber offers for sale. cheap for carh,a fine assortinent of ficst quality MERCHAN DIS 2hbie. Nantz Cur ants n Victorines and ent and Future 2 < Anti-Rattling, Shaft Fastener,” a sure, remedy for thé rattling of the shait-c 4 of Carringes and Wagons, which can put on at a smiaii expens Tue Loss or ee ; an Lisbon quarte Sets do., Mantilias and Cloaks... Sets Fitch V ctorines and Half Capes Sets Stone Marten Sets Mink Sable Wictorines and Hy Sets Mink Sable Three fourth and Full THE Kainsow—Diaporican Coxvucr.—Accounts of the loss of the Kainbow have been already given; but new develop- ments show flagrant rascalit Appeal learns y. Ihe Memphis A ears by a letter received from David Superintendent Inspector of Louis, that he finda it to be his duty, by the steamboat law, to investigate closely all such oecurrences as the alleged acts of ineendiarism of the Pittsburg eabin boys and cooks of the sunken North Star, who bad been taken on board the Rainbow vestigation, says the Appeal, will show facts in connection with these fiends of a most flagrant character; and will also bring to light some in- teresting particulars res water of the atr-tight lite-preservers, by which many persons were sunk who would otherwise have reached the shore in safoty. Hesery.6 LOVES, &o. We have on hand 4 very jarge assortment of He-;| -adies fleeced lined bik. ba’ wool, tleeced linea 1 whi'e cotton Hose; ik, and cotton Hosiery SH bexes English Dairy Cheese &) onsks Scotch Ale—different brands Londen Browu Stout 8 Old. Wrecked and Mov nzahela steamboats at St siery, consisting 0 silk, enshmere, la slate. brown, biack Children’s worsted of all sizes and qu Sets Siberian Squirrel Mantilias and oT A eames 10) dozen Levy" Sets Hu ison Ray Sable Halt Capes Wha Spanish Cigars 2") dozen assorted Wines and Brandies Seotch Malt Whiskey Medicine, of Spermatorrkea or L Weakness, Nocturnal Emi Genital, and Nervous Debility mature Decay of the System, Impo tency, and Impediments to Marnace™ generally, by B. DE LANEY. M, D. Misses Siberian Square Capes 8 Imitation Ermine Capes mens’ Fur Collars ani Hay Sable. Mink. Fite Fri and other Muffs. ab prions B.A. STI », Lambs? wool, and country knit k rn Half Howe; 4 ad lined and ribbed brown Ha f"( With a gonera! assortment of fine GrBéeries, at the corner of 12th. and B streets north, near the Country orders punctually attended Carer JONAS Ladies kid, buck, cloth, merino, silk every variety; ves of every size and deseripty assortment of woolen Comfert Children’s Capes, Cloaks and Hoods. Persons buying Hosiery and Gloves to retai! will fad it to their viva tage to examine our Wholesnie Stook, in second and third stort up these rooms exclusively for wholesale custom + woolen and | fom. 3.00 to 25.00 236 Pa. avenue, near iSth street, next door to Madame Deiarue. Geutiemen’s G ting the filling with D®* 600s SE To cloge out th Weare now seliing off our large a Fancy Dress Goods and Staple Goods, at much less than former prices, to close them out this season. We name a few great bareains: 3). LLING OFF FTS!-GIF TS"! AT REDUCED PRICES, PHILBRICK’S THIRD ANNUAL SALE No. 476 Pennsylvania avenue, first door east of United dtates Our STOCK OF BOOKS consists of several thousand volumes, embracing the chorcast European und American Literature, which will be sold at the y of them for leas, T will be made each purchaser of a we receive $I aud upwards. NTS cousist in part « we have fitted ed stock of Rie Bounp to Kive.—Two juveniles, belonging to that particular classof the unwashed who, in the absence of either tickets or small change, rone to accomplish short journeys on the tail-hoards of omnibuses, were recentiy travel- ing up Camp street occupying their favorite place on one of the vehicles, when, by a sudden opening of door, one of them was knocked heels over head in the mud quickly, however, and in a moment he had re- gained his old place—addressing his companion with: ‘I say, Jim. they're no business to have these cussed doors on the homnibuses, but ver sce wat accidents they cause to passengers in hopes they'll make some improvements in the bildin’ ov’em, #o 't ‘ill be more safer for us, but 1l'm bound to ride anyhow.’—N. OU. Pie- Paying particular attention to that class of goods find lareest and best as hich to make their se- Superior plain Scents per yard; very Hl to handsome Plaid Merinos all fancy dress Silks and Sik Robe: than cost; very rich figured all-w: Valentias: a large lot of Shawls and Searfs, very cheap; Ladies biack and grey Cloth Clonks, very handsome and at much less than former prices ved from Auction, a large and ele 5 deries—in Sleeves, cambric Flouncings, which are very de- ~roweat less aad a BEAL 1 De Laing and (ammediately Bi unts on our books that theer iminately made otf up to this date “ preferring not to have themsent in wil find theirae- counts ready at our desk. In view of the troubles still existing inthe countre affairs. we beg that all the wish we sudicate by i TT & DODSON, — EVERYTHING FOR CuRisr Ma y MecLAUGH 29 Pa. avenne, bert. eth nv He picked himself up if lets, Armlets, Chains, Cam Pins and Drops, Studs and ld Watch Keys, Cull Pius, Pons, Pencils, Rings, », Gold-stone and Mo- manufactured here e In relation to monetar sirable, and et about balf price, will speedily compiy wit {77 We invite the xpecial attention of all Cast the above articles, with many others “d. wLEY & SEARS rs $75) worth of Pri ch thousand Bo: Catalogues of Books ents will be given away with a be obtained at the store, Ladies and gentiemen are invited to call and ex- amine our stock of Books Sales Day and Evenin cities, at the Brewery price: day J. PHILBRICK. Agent. V PUBLICATION.—*Histor.cal and Lega Xamination of that part of the Supreme ae DENTIST, No. 310 Pennsylvania avenue. Will perfo in all operations belonging to his Washington o: LEWIS, 20 Penns: A Mortirtep ‘* Cutten Pussox.” J ATCHES, JEWELRY. CY W aT J SEER AAND FANCY AR 1 have on band some of best Gold and Sy)ver WATCHES, fine Goid JEW wt ry ‘ANCY AR'ri- _oo 8 P yppu. Browns’ Hot NEW JEWELRY WATCHES, SILVER- yARE, &o. M W. GALT & BRO., open this morning a very mnrge Assortment of the above named goods. e in search ef any thing new and elegant in their ime will do well to oall. M. W. GALT & BRO., 2% _ 34 Pa. av., between 9h and lth sts, LOCKS!—CLOCKS!!—CLOCKS"™ Cc CLOSKS LOCKS''—CLOCKS!! ood RASS ClOCK for $1. Every style of A Cloeks st J. ROBINSON'S, Also, Clock Materials, such as Keys, Balls. Wires, Oils, Hands, &. Clocks to the trade at wholesale prices. Call J. ROBINSON'S, and examine, at 00 9 2m ‘349 Pa. av., oppo. Browns’ Hotel. i 1 PROVE YOUR EYEs. ‘“TREN pd them, by the Paris HEN « Opucian, D. WOOL has arrived from Europe th his LEP own, As well as the manufacture ofa good many others of the latest improvéd SP CTACLES and 2 eunnng which sre the PERISCOPIC CONCAVE and CONVEX. ‘Toe DOUBI-E FOCUS and DOUBLE POLISHED BRAZILIAN PEBBLES. CRYSTALS, Pte, which are warranted to improve any EYE affected With wenkness, cataract or tending to it; alo SHORT SIGHTEDNESS, 'e who are compelled to use glasses, or those them, will be suited at first sight. Those BLE-POLISHED VENEZUELIAN CRYSTAL ROCK have received the highest recommendations at the World’s Fair, at Paris, through their producing vision heretofore unknowa Also. ail styies of OPERA, SPY, and MAGN FYING GLASSES, Compasses, and M “, rerosco| are for sale at his store, corner of Eighth street and Pennsylvania avenue, or Eighth street No. 491, be- tween D street and Pa. avenue. eas © mot mis ake the corner of Bth street. rioes very reasonable, the same asat his extab- lishment in Enrope. re no-tf CLorsine OF FINE QUALITIFS, We invite the attention of Gentlemen to our large assortment of— laments * ESS AND FROCK COATS. " n ‘3. BUSINESS COATS, FINE AND COMMON PANTS, SLVET VESTS. &o. With a large and complete assortment of Gent WALL, STEPHENS & CO., S22 Pa, ave. bet. 9th and l0th streets, ag (intel.& States} —+ AGGAGE EXPRESS OFFICE SM D Steerer, Adjoining The States Printing Office. The subscriber, Bi «age Agent for Baltimore and Ohio and Washington Braneh Retlrosd, has opened an office, at the above piace, for the sccom- modation of the public, where orders can be left tor the use of Wagons to convey Baggage or Packages to and from Railroad Depot, Steamboats. &c.. orfor removal to any point iu this City or « Teetown. Office open from 7 o'clock &. m. to 10 e’e! p.m, ‘ock p. daily, except Sunday, 7 to 10 o’oiock a. m.,2 o'clock to 10p.m JOHN M. McCLINTOCK, Baggage Agent Baitimore and Ohio Railroad. N. B —Persons coming to Washington or rons to ere trect. acd noextra charge. \WM. F_BAYLy Ww Wholesale and Retai! Pi y FANCY AND ®TAPLE 8 ‘ATIONERY, No. 278 Pa. arenue, Offers to the publie, at reduced prices, a full and compiete assortment of— Writing and tetter Papers. fugienand American Note Papers French Enamei!ed aud Rrietol Board Writing Cards Wedding and Extra fine Knives. Scissors, and Ragors, Fancy and Pisin Playing Cards. Desks and Work-hoxes. Backgammon Boards. Chess Men, Checkers, Games. Gold Pens, Pencils, Card C d4atf { usinesx® Envelopes a, &c., &o. Intel.eost TOP THAT RATTLING. . — Tam now preprred to oat on “ Chapman's Elastics Cali and examine at my Factory. where 1 have certificates from the leading Coachmskers in the country. ANDREW J. JOYCE, crores gorner 14 rard F sts. Hh BECRED INtinmifibs OF YOUTH AND MATURIT: Just Published. Gratic, ths 3th Thousand. A few wor's of the Rationa! Treatment. with Te important fact that the many Ting com plaints. originating in the imprudence aid solitude of youth, may be easily removed without Medicine, in in this emali tract. clearly demonstrated ; and the entirely new and aay BE ogeontrnnees treatment, as ted by the author, ly expinyned, by mesne « » which every one is enabled to cure Humse't perfectly and at the fenst posible cost. thereby avoiding a. the advertised rostrums of the day. Sent to any address, gratis and post free, in a DR. rom Aa wtf 17 Lispenard street New York, sealed envelope, by remitting two postage siamps < E EY. A*= AND PORTER, a beg to inform the inhahitants and visitors of the cities of Washngion and Georgetown, D. C., that pisve and LX A 411] coustantly keep on hand, 8 stock of and BROWN STOUT PORTER, from Malt and Hops, ® mgredents, put ble for Hotels, es and private families, any part of the rbove lelivered by my own drays, Orders received by post wi owing. Also, Maitand Hops for sale, Brewery and Ma!thouse coruer of K and 27th s‘s., dié¢ 2m JOSEPH DAVISON. te attended to the ni e, | ATCHES. JEW- 4 offers for sale. at A lish an@ Geneva arranted tunekeepers. uard, Neok. Vortcand Fob Chains, Cameo, Lava and Mosaic sets of Jewelry, Bracelets, Breastpins and barring, of every siyle. together with F. Buttons and Studds of every dexcdiption. Pengils, Gold Thimbles, Gold ox, Ariniets. &e . &e. Spoons, Pie, Cake, manufacturer of an eels se WY Court’s deoision in the Dred Scott case which de- olares the unconstitutionality of the Missouri Com- @] promise Act, and the seif extension of the Consti- tutiou to Territories. carrymg slavery along with iw’ By the author of The Thirty Yeara’ View; oc avid Appleton & ‘The above work just 1 sale at the well known # Peansy!vania avenue, rinted on clean new ty ve, a anti-slavery meeting held in Philadelphia, on Thursday last, Charles L. Remond gave some account of his travels in the West, and ex- pressed his mortificat on that he had learned from his own personal experience that a white man was treated with more respect and atten- tion than a colored person was paid to a Kentucky hog-driver by the peo- ple of Cincinnati than to himself—all which was “ painful to see.” isfaction to 4now that there was a profession at his old established office, as above. 370 PENNSYLVANIA AVENU di9-tt 7 od CARRIAGES!! Carriac s! ji , CARRIAGES! We respectfully invite the attention of citizens New York, 1867, our select assortment of, ed from the press, for nd, corner of 432 street and Stereotype edition. beauti- joe white paper and in black cloth and gilt Done up in & durable form for permauent ings, Sleeve iting of—Buegies, Phaetons, two and four passenger Rock -- aways and Chariotees. which we warrant e which we protter as low as the lowe.t. ¥ urchased the right of Margatroyd’s eating, whieh, for ease of riding and bargain to More deference ing elsewhere. as they sre confident that their ex- uni to the best anywhere, &e. Dessert, Fruit, and Butter Kui Tlowever, it was a Sugar Ladies. ineets for Children. work is what its title purports to be, an ex- : 370 A large stock of READY-MADE CLOTHING and GENTS. FURNISHING GOODS just re ceived, and for sale at terms suited to the mone ressure. Also, TRUNKS, VALISES, etc.. of the best quality. We suggest to persons in pursuit of a first-rate lat the atoeve number befdre purchas s suited te the requirements of the . FB ) Pennsy vania ave: Brow rg Marble Hotei. durability, we causider superior to any other in use for light work. Repairing in every branet done ina superior man- ner, punc.ually,and at low prices, and all work war- GARDNER & PLACE, 553 12th st . south of Pa. av. UPERIOR MEDICATED GIN.—Just © ceived, 2) cares of the celebrated | dial Gin and Invigorating Cord hat the Author deems to be) the po- litical part of the Court’s epiuion, avoiding any no- tice of the judical part. which related to the personal claims of the parties on record, spirit of entire devotion to the institutions of our country, and with total abstinence from all The authors own words are: “I write for no party, but for all mon who venerate the works of our Ancestors, and who wish to see our Government Napkin Rings, Portemonnaics, &o , & With a variety of such goods as are usually ound injewelry stores. (In ae 2-1 Ww RTES FOR CHRISTMAS PRES- Also, Melodeors, Violins, Guitars, Music, Flutes, Rocotenss peemporinee &e., &e., betantial holiday gifts suitable for substantial ore F. ELLIS, Store, #6 Pa. avenue, beter when it would be impossible to jo-Saxon race begins and he mixing up and inter mingling of the blood was fast tending to that time coming,” tell where the An; It is writen in a tg The officers of the Adriatic express the highest gratification at her performances, dur- ing the late passage to and from P The engines worked admirably, requiring to be stopped but once or twice during each pas- sage to drive a key, or some slight adjustment of that kind. The passage home was a con- tinuation of heavy westerly gales, and a head beat sea, throughout which she showed the qualities of an excellent sea boat. The great- est distance made in 24 hours, bound, was 340 miles, and the leat 220. The last night ber progress was purposely slowed, in order to have day-light for entering the har- Piano and Musi 9th and 1th streets, No. 554 12th street, corner of } AIR, TOOT BRUSHE st.and Pa.av.,and at kept in the work, and which 1s con Stans petent judges, As the most original and profound of all the suthor’s works, and so treated as to present new views to the oldest readers, and air as anew work on& subject supposed to have OS. SHILLINGTO. on Building, corner ‘B, and Pa. ered, by com- N. In FANCY GOODS eet to $22 C street, be- tween 6th and 7th streets, near the Bank of Wash- H, NAIL AND BANDOLINE at GIBBS’ Hair Store. near ith hus Sales Hoom, under Wl in fact to ap- ed extiausted, da full assortment of all kinds poled alli geet ty IONS, and a lot of | and Do reatic NO ¥ and GLOVES, which I bought at auc tion, Children’s Worsted Hose for 75 cents per TUCK, and all sorts of COM under Willards’ hotel, Carp PLATE ENGRS J Bookseller, Ode 4th ALE INST. TUTE. ‘This School, located at Culpeper Court House, will commence its first session the first Monday (QULPEPER PE ADIES? MERINO. VEST.—We have on hi e assortment of Ladies’ site d short sleeves. low and hich neck ERINO© SHIRTS, » EGAN & SON, 828 Pa. avenue, bet. 6th and 7th sts. nu Fine Bindings, of Gibbon, CAR DS engra ion of five months, payab’e half in ES printed in the best manner and with di toh. VISHTING AND INVITATION CARDS, plain and enamelled surface, furnished at th . F. BAYLY ° yp aaclcaany 12th sts. -s . a M YE AND BARLEY MALT, rt. and then a laborer at the mortar and | and Boge i rivate families if and washing Tuition in common English Iligher English Branc! eferred,) includin; ue $62 ef Moxey Hoanpep.—Aeccording to the Treas- ury estimation, there is in this country about 0,000,000 in gold,of which little more thana 3 in the banks—leavin IT 000 to be found elsewhere. The Treasury some- times hoards from twenty to twenty-five mil- lions leaving $175.000,000 to be sought among Allowing $50,000,000 to be in actual use, there remains $125.000.000, which hoarded by the people, n imitation of the overnment, and to an extent six times exceed- ing the Treasury. shor eed pa War —The Richmond Dispatch jon of the Indians Sune one to be shot until they propagate in sufficient numbers to vive all the volunteers a The proposed law is similar to other Hume, Haliam, Be bh, bertson, Rel Plutarch, Rew CONS Uaaith, Dene! Hogarth, Mitford. ilton, Whewell, and short of $200,000, - tosh, Burnet, Kanke, Macky eeshot prose writers, may be found at the of the undersigned, mostly imported di- ____ FRANCK ‘TAYLOR. PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS, AYLOR & MAURY annource the completion Phat pleted for the approwhin their stook includes a careful selection of cently illustrated Standard and other Works in ornamental bindings; an unpr hand American Juve prement of Bibles and Prayer Boo ; Albums, Portfolios, Writing abas, &0, to which they re- Me MAU RY’S Bookstore, near Mth atreat. for immediate sale, chen at STEVENS’ New Fancy Store, 336 between 9th and 10th streets. > DIARIES FOR 1858, = Nee F KET BOOK FORM. in pocket form, ‘ash Memoran rect form London, dz ORGY pri Por Circulars, with other particulars, references, &o., address either of the Principals as abo _d7-lawtFebt ee TER ARRANGEME ie R’S FRENCH in order to Accommodate tha pub- ill furn sh meals to week Rev. J. W ravings; $3. the people. WILLIAM H mh Best and cheapest Diaries for | with Almanses, Calenders, and at 25, $7, and 50 cents ae Pa. ave.. bet. Lith ane NVESTMENTS. ort Bonds, 10 per cent. interest The subscriber, lie, gives notice t) ere at the rate of OF FARE will lation of such guests, and ity will be givento gueststo BRE AKFA and SUP, at such times #8 will suit the convenience tron of the Extablishinent. FAST from 8 until 12 0’clock. INNER from 2 until 6 o'clock. My 6 until 10 o’olon GAU' EN PER CENT. nished every day for ¥ da, Evansville do, attached. Interest regularly paid. Theseb nde will be sold at rates which will pay 1° per cent. and upwards. tfully invite speotfu' PALL With Coupen HWARZE, Be erect cornet of 12th street, IN SPICED, an iysters the markel 8. C. EDES, s.—The Chicago Press At office of Pairo & Nourse, opposite Treasury. = d22-e02w* Lossks ON THK La states the value of property lost on th year 157 to be $1,920,315 partly estimated. Two bundred and twee y-one lives have been lost. 282 Penn. avenue. Wot Beat: RAW, sauce wl ik cant tah sons to ND’S MACASSAR OIL, at G Suh atresie tore, near 13th atreet. Lvel.; $125. Just publisi ak 7IRGINIA AND DISTRICT M< = TAKE FOR BOOTS, SHOES, AND TRUNES, AT 8. P. HOOVER'S IRON HALL BOOT, SHOE PRS ANENT TRUNK ESTABLIS) 5 tween 9th and loth sts. I have just raturned from the North with a splendid assortment of kinds of Ladies. ses, I Cc Gail carly, at SAM’L. P. HOOVER'S, se __Jron Hail. et PIANOS FOR T y vor of Weet Tall CITY MALT, BOUSH, corner of wrest Calls av ‘TRACTION! a“: RIRBO No-kK1BBONS—RIBBON «usand yards for sale very ehesp for cas! ’ New Favcy Store, So Penn. avenne and loth street dis rv ONE'S TRAVELS and Researches a Peak Nea, 1 vol., 8vo.. with Maps and En- FRANCK TAYLOR. K£eEr ovr THE COLD AIR. ‘Torry Adjustabie, Doubie-Action DOOR SPRING, pateoted September 8th, 1857; deedediy the best Door-Spring in use. terms The trade supply on choral WBOTELER. Housefurnishing Store, dt-eolm ne "fron Hail. 4 SALE. = ORE OR ORE in any quentity. now for sie. Inquire, withvut delay ,at the ofhiee of the Gas Light Compary. dd-det J. F. BROWN, Secretary E ISTORY of the ck Ranane Administrations by W.8 "ERANCK TAYLOR,