Evening Star Newspaper, January 14, 1858, Page 1

18 . PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (SUNDAY EXCEPTED,) AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Corner of Pa. avenues and Eleventh street, By W. D. WALLACH. Papers served in paokages by carriers at @4.a year, Or 37 conte per month. To mail subscribers the sub- scription price is $3.50 a year, in advance; $2 for six months; $1 for three months; and for jess than three months at the rate of I2centsa week. Single Copies, one cent; in wrappers, two cents. ADYERTISEMENTS (of eight lines to the square) inserted three times for $1; every other day or semi-weekly, 25 per cent. advance ; once s week, 50 per cent. advance. Ebenmg VOL. XI. WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1858. ‘Board of M ers of the List or Patents.—The following is the list ington City Protestant Asylum {or | of Patents issued from the United States Patent Orahans and Destitute Children. “Through thee the orpban owns parental care, | Mice, for the week ending Jan. 12, 1858—each Bend the giad knee and breathe the fervent | bearing that date: prayer.” La B. pala iety of Barre, Vt.—For im- iti —*) . | Proved stave machine. rn psterltged prays iceepat hu- | 'Newton Benedict, of Aurelius, N. Y.—Forim- humble appeal. Orphans and destitute cbil- Pwan. Covad, crhnceiniine lowa.—_Frer ta. dren there always have been, and orphans and proved method of connecting the beveling destitute children there always will be; and | knives in cireular-cutting barrel-head machi- we, the Board of Managers, feel i privilege | nery. to minister to their wants; to be almoners of ‘ Mioass sei ie one es Mass.—For 7 j ement in reefling sails Sree ee ee nn Es OE ieee waiplancier Clore: Masel Fay tee It may be, the sameness may weary the ear Fey ii, Barton, of Boston: Mass.—For improve- unaceustomed to the calls of charity. We con- it . 7 | ment in the construction of bureaus and wash- fess there is little to vary ‘our oft told tale. stands. Sorrow and entire destitution, must necessarily | 8. P. Castle, of Urbana, O.—For improvement be our theme. Would that we could present | in stump extractors. a brighter picture. Would that we could say, } — cr pe of Mystic River, Ct.—For our treasury was filled, ourcoffers overflowing ; | *™. vid We Clask, of pe a ci igeport, Ct.—For im- but no. we have no such report togive. Tothe provement in sewing maehines. many who have aided us, we return our sin- Stephen O. Colvin, of Coventry, R. 1.—Forim- cere thanks—it has enabled us to do much. | provement of the let-off motion of power looms. We have fed the hungry, clothed the naked, | H.W. Collender, of New York, N. ¥.—For and sheltered 65 destitute children. improvement in cushions for billiard tables. From the little one, unable to lisp its name, hares M. ine a John Laspret of New- to those more advanced, and becoming useful, | 37> ‘ a. hine for blacking boots, all are watched with the most tender solicitude. John B_ Cornell, of New York, N. Y¥ —For The public are aware. many are brought from | improved hinge eye for shutters. the most wretehed abodes of misery, and young ‘Myrtitlus A. Cravath, of Loda, Il.—For im- as they are. there is difficulty in training them | provement in gang plows. as we would wish. They require firmness, | Thomas Dempsey, of Newark, N. J —For im- tenderness and perseverance ; and we endeavor at hares in harness trees % ro to direct their management, as to prepare wos eae — Brooklyn, N. ¥.—For them, when of a suitable age, for usefulness. Aiccanaer ‘Dow! oer Of New Vixk N.Y.—For ‘There have been insidious attacks upon the improvement in sewing machines.’ management of the Institution. An anony- Spencer B. Driggs, of New York, N. Y —For mous statement has appeared. We know not | improvement in piano fortes. who to answer. but we say to those who would | __ Nevingson G. Du Bois, of Brooklyn, N. ¥ — ison the public mind, come to the Board of | For improvement in bell hanging. Managers—we meet on the Ist Tuesday of eve- aoenes eae, = a; O—For improve- ry month—come and make your complaints Joctal Beckie al-taakoiels Mass.—For im Visit the Asylum. It is a publie Institution, provement in marine safes. ° ; and we earnestly request that you will do so. James L. Fountain, of Rockford, {1l.—For im- Varied are our cails—varied are the forms proved raking attachment for harvesters. in which sorrow and want are presented from | Albert Gemunder, of Springfield, Mass.—For the cellar of the destitute, from the dying bed | improvement in spring guns. . James H. Gill, of Mount Pleasant, Ohio.—For of the hectic, and from the homeless, to be i 2 rv . Some, most interesting in their sto mprovement in hay and straw elevators used. | teresting TY | John Huden, of New York, N. Y.—For im- —some with poverty alone to recommend them. provement in wheel vehicles.” a that — — = — of our Institu- James P. Herron, of Huntsville, Obio.—For m are en and ca} or. app*ratus for ventilating pulpits. For = objects as these, again we come, obs etree of “Louievlle, K —For im- again we plead. Manygive, and give liberally; | Proved machine for bending meta plates. but sted very many. have lived in this ped icate & a of Falmouth, Ky—Forimprovea munity for years, perhaps, who have never | P Loot uel Brooklyn, N. Y.—For | thought of an Orphan Asylum, or have given provement in velocipedes re ne Mee a trifle when a collection has been taken in our Burton W. Leonard, of Bridgeport, Conn.— churches. But look at our subscription list. | For improverrent in grinding mills.” Whose names are there? Very, very few. It| Wm. J. Lewis, of Pitts arg, Pa.—For im- must be for want of thought. Can it be, there | Proved cbain making machine. . breathes a man, so wrapt up in self, so insensi- David Matthew, of Philadelphia, Pa.—For im- ble to the wants of others, as when his own eT ae aad posers h. children cluster around his fireside, to torget | For im; coved Gini taien es ON that destitute and helpless infancy and child- David G. Olmstead, of Vicksburg, Miss.—For hood must be provided for? Can it be, they | improvement in cotton gins. do not sometimes think of those almost out- Nahum S. C. Perkins, of Norwalk, Ohio.—For casts of society? born to inhabit the same | Valve arrangement for sieam engines. beautiful world that we do, to breathe the same Ezra and John Z. Perin, of Connorsville, Ind. air, with the same wonderful frame, and equally Se horse-power machine for cross-cut Precious souls, with no mother's eye to watch Lewis Peter, of Gnadenhutten, Ohio —For im- their many wants, no mother’s lap to rest their provement in rotary steam engines. little limbs ; perhaps a pallet on the floor their Michael Phelan, of New York, N. Y.. assignor only portion, till reseu by the hand of char- | to H. W. Collender, of same place.—For im- ity ; or if left. left to degradation and crime, | Provement in cushions for billiard tables. and = the citizens of this community, are re- faaprtemigs ee ete oom: N. Pehl i + \ riage springs. sata Pb wae nate sk Justin Mt. Smith, of Lyme, Conn For im- if that aid is refused, to God, and not to man, | 'y"p: Smith, of Panton Vt.—For improvement we must answer. But man of wealth—thou |-in excavators.’ , that art deaf to the entreaties of the Tr. and L. C. Stephens, of Pine Meadow, Conn.—For for the poor—dost thou remember “Thou bear- | improved carpeniers* rule. est thy heavy riches, but a journey and death Andrew Stevely, of New Haven, Conn.—For unloads thee ”” improved actesets sharpener. We commenced the year with a debt of one iors sshleecanta te! macros, Obio—For te thousand dollars. The collections in our| Jona 8 Tom and Stephen D. Tucker, of New churches enabled us to pay that sum; but, of | York, N. Y —For improved method of lubri- course, our expenses continued, so that at times | cating journals, &c., by a pendulum valve ar- the cloud is durk indeed ; but faith is the sil- | Tangement. very lining that brightens our pathway, and ieapeared orespar of Philadelphia, Pa.—For ba oink shes . George S. Colburn, of South “Yo whose cup is filled with gladness, who | sssignorto Cyrus Welefoinee beeps lige know not what it is, ‘in your voyage through improved device for retaining in know - ougt cl Proper position life,” to skirt the bleak lee shore of necessity,” | the slitting knife in ratan machines we could go on and goon, and tel! you of scenes | John B. Creemer, of New York. N.Y assign- we pass through, of the languid frame, the | oF to himself and 8S. Dwight Humphrey, of saine tearful eye, that asks our aid and dreads re- | Place —For improved match safe. fusal—for ‘The miserable have no other medi- ‘ reer A. Hough, of paige Ga., assignor cine but only hope.”* ‘o himself and A.S. Hough, of Madison, Ga.— The house is in good order. We have a = oN Maliohen, Spee iy " er. e I itchell, of Concord, N. C., assignor t matron, a woman of kind feelings. piety and | himself, H. A. Area, and C.N Wiilte, of same sexy gry he — children, — bor ers Lenya LEowement in attaching shafts and ment of the house, may tru! e said ‘‘to have | poles to carriages. done what she could ;” a taahiont an assistant | _ Patrick Milan, of Boston, Mass., assignor to in the family and a cook, compose our number. Laonemind oes echheg of same piace.—For . oven n gas stoves. But that is uot enough for the many wants of | “Uneven nt a itney, of Ithica, N. Y., assign sixty children. We urge the public to supply | o- to Philip Case, of same place.—For improved us with —e to add another to our household, | Chute for water wheels. ia to assist in the work of the family. Re-Issues.—J. M. Singer and Edward Clark Two girls and four boys have been removed | of New York, N.Y, ass ences of Charles Mo: by friends, or placed in such situations as were | rey and Joseph B. Johnson, of Boston, Mass — thought best fur them. Seven boys have been | For improvements in sewing machines. Patent rn and cight girls. ems banbeed i ge 1819. slp June z7th, e would most gratefully acknowledge the | 1°5!. Div Fanny eimeed on two amend- following sums of money, collected in different | “4 "Pecifications January 12th, 1555. churohes, the month of February having been | , U«siens—David Hathaway, of Troy, N.Y., kindly proposed, and since that time, collec. assignor to Fuller, Warren & Morrison, of same tions have been taken in other churches: pay ie Ce lp ah Peter A. Palmer, of Troy, N. Y.—F. i Rev. Dr. Cummins, of Trinity Chureh,. .$350 00 | for stoves. vl it oF design Rey. Mr. Hall, Church of the Epi , i Henry G. Reed, of Taunton, Mass., assignor to Ban Mie: Contact a; prtairg on 137 00 himself and Charles F.. Burton, of sam: place.— terian Chureh,..-..0......++- 150 00 | *% WYonaer sed Beet Ripley pete Rey. sa ene of Christ’s Church “ae assignors to L. Potter & Co., of same place.—For bs pasanesacsees 323 gn fe 3 Rev. Mr. Samson, Baptist Church 8400 aN 8 Vedder and Wm. L. Sanderson, of Troy, Rev. Mr. Pyne. St. John’s Church,.... 125 00 | N.Y, axsignors to L.. Potter & Co., of same place” Rev. Mr. Carothers’ Church....... 44 30 | For design for stoves. Rev. Mr. Finckell’s German Church 4000 | N.S. Vedder and Wm. L. Sanderson, of Troy, From the McKendre Chapel,. a0 N.Y., assignors to George Warren, of Mechan- From the Wesley Chapel,... jesville, N. ¥.—For design foi Ves. 4 ; Additional Improvements —Isaac H. Coller, of Dr. Pinckney’s Chureh of the Ascension, 70 53 | P uk v. ¥ — machir Dr. Gariey's Charths a ¥ steers Poughkeepsie, N. Y —For tile cutting hine. eC : 47 00 | Patent dated Feb. 24, i807. Rev. Mr. Hill's Baptist Church, 11 00 Baxter D. bbe tes fi of Winchendon, Mass.— To Dr. Palmer we return our tha: . For improved machine for smoothing planed medical attendance, when required. Te De wooden surfaces. Patent dated Aug. 11, 1867. Nairn and Paimer for medicines. We would ee a also acknowledge the kindness of the Rey. Mr. A TaLesxtep Sox.—The son of a worthy Eckarl. in visiting and giving the children re- | deacon, whose father being away from home, ligious instruction once a week. We yould | undertook to sey the family prayers, or rather invite all evangelical ministers of the Gospel to | the prayer he bud been accustomed to hear re- visit the Institution. rae every evening, since the days of his We again thank “The Stranger’’ for his do- | b*by-hood. He commenced aright, and for a nation of $50 ; and again we would inquire of | time got on swimmingly, quite asto1 jing his the many who have come to our city as resi- | mother, who bad no idea she had so talented a dents, are there none to come forward, and by | $08- At last, when he was in the midst of his their subscriptions and donations, aid us? Our | invocation, his memory fursook him, and he re- expenses have increased, and unless we receive owe the first part of the prayer over again. more than our usual assistance, we know not | [his he did several times, till at length the pa- what we shall do. tience of the good dame was thoroughly ex- We regret to say that Mrs. Hawley, First | hausted. js Directress, and Mrs. Gen'l Henderson, Secofid | “John,” she whispered, “John, do get Direetress. have resigned on account of ili | through some time.”” health. Mrs. Hawley will continue as mana-| _“‘1 would, mother,” replied the poor boy, ager. Both have been valuable and efficient | “At I don’t know how to wind the darned members of the Board for many, many years, | ting up.” Amount 0° money received, $3,711 63 (3A writer in the Religious Telescope aj Leaving ux a debt of..... - 522 00 | proves the taneat taicetaation of steam ieee Tis the glory of our land that we have Asy- | pelling’’ church organs, because ‘‘ steam never lums for the orphan, and Institutions for varied | winks at some one across the room just before suffering, where the child may be trained for | the piece is started; never titters and laughs usefulness, and where the weary one may lay | at each turn of the music; never blushes or down his head and die. That is a glory which | sticks up in its fan before its face, nor hangs its (reece and Rome, in their palmiest days never | head; never whispers during the sermon; knew. They are monuments to the religion | never turns over the note-book to find the time we profess—to the God we serve. during prayer, nor gazes over the congrega- he following Ladies composed the Board | tion to see who is kneeling; rewrites notes during the ear : and them while the minister is preach- Mrs. Haw! rt irst Directress; Mrs. Hender- | ing.” For these reasons, says the writer, ‘if son, Second Virectress; Mies A. C. Smith, | singing is to be done by proxy, let us employ a rot “mage ——— Secretary; Mrs. | steam.” om. Shubric, Mrs. Eckard, Mrs. Gilless, Mrs. geahaed teak ce Philips Lee, Mrs. W. L. Hodge, Mre. Wash- | | £7 The “registered letter” system, it ap- ington, Mrs. W. J. Stone, Mrs. W. P. Johnson, | PO*T* Asa work #o well in the transmission Mrs. Sherman, Mrs. Ratcliff, Mrs. Dr. Brown of money PY mail, as was expected. It has Mis« Dayton, Mrs MoPherson * | served rather {0 direct the attention of dishon- By order of the Board est persons to letters thus marked, distinguish- Busan i. Coun Secretary. | is them at once as valuable. The present Puctwaster General, in his annual report, al- Judea to a plan matured by bis predecessor for issuing money orders by every postmaster uw: Pe. iin ae sa) pa renewed ayi- pon jon among the savans of Paris, at the magnifi- aste| transmission cent offer the Emperor again. makes to Profes. | speommonoyrgth <n nregerniede car nor Agassiz to Indace him to git the chair made | #0me to Persone af vacant by M. D’Orbigny in the Museum au Jardja | the Rony! & A similar system has been in Des Plantes. The offer is 100,000 francs and a | operation throughout for many years, weet in the Senate. and is found to work points throughout Special Notices. To THE Citizens oy Wasnineton.— Wolfe's Scheidam Aromatic Schnapps.—The proprietor ‘é to call the attention of strangers and the of Washington, to a very superior article of Holland Gin, which he introduced to the American public under the name of Wolfe’s Scheidam Aro- begs | citize matic Schnapps. This Gin 1s manufactured by the proprietor exclu- sively at his patter in Schiedam, Holiand. It is oe can be procured in wored and medicated, not by the common harsh berry, but by the mest made from the best Europe, at any cost, and choice botanical variety of the Aromatic {tahan Ju- niper Berry, whose more various extract is distill- ed and reotifi becomes a concentrated vors & r dial and Medicina! propertiesany sicoholic beverage heretofore kaown, inctute The Rropristor has submitted it to nearly the f whole Medical Faculty of the United States, eceived answers from about four thousand Physiciana and Chemists, who endorse it over their signatures as a most rable addition to the Ma- teria Medica. Persons who purohase should be careful to get the genuine article, as the wholecountry is flooded with counterfeits and immtations, Put up in quari mpd pares bottles, in oases of one dozen each, and for sale by’all the respeotable Drug- ists and Grocers in the United States. Uporrno Wo ter, Sole Importer and Manufacturer. Depot, No. 2 Beaver street, New York. Wotre's ScnizpaM ARkomatic Scunarps, is Presoribed with great success by the Medical Fac- ulty in Gravel, Gout, Chronic Rheumatism, Drop sy, Dyspepsia, Singrish Circulation of the Blood, Inadequate Assimilation of Food, and exhausted re snerr ; and asa beverage it has no superior in the world. Put up in quart and pint bottles, and for sale by al! the Druggists and Grocers in Washington. . Upo.puo Wo ter, Sole Importer and Manufacturer, Nos. 18, 20, and 22, Beaver street, New York. Wotrer’s Scneipam Aromatic Scnnarrs.—The proprietor particularly recommends the above Schnapps to persons travelling or about to settle in the South or West on account of its Medicinal pro- pertics in correcting the disagreeable and often dan- serous effects produced by a change of water—a visitation to which all travelers South and Wast are particularly liable. Strangers should be careful in CS the acarpert as the whole country 1s Hooded with counterfeits and imitations. The genuine has the proprietor’s name on the bottle, cork and label. For sale by ail Druggists and Gro- cers. Upvotpxo Wotrz, di2-3m = Depot 18 Beaver s‘reet, New York. 1AM IN POssEssion of some valuable certificates In favor of the Consumption Destroyer; also of its efficacy in relieving bronchial disease attended with The Syrup is pleasant and safe, and f roots and herbs procured from the it 1s no common article. They are nicely enveloped in my circulars, where my place of residence is seen. The extract of a flowercalled the Alpha Ointment for the Piles. can, with the Syrup, be found at Mr. C. Stogs’s; the Syrup is at several other places on Pennsyivania avenue, as well as Goorgetown, at r. Newman’s on Bridge street. In Alexandria at better’s. In Baltimore, at Hance’s, 108 Balti- more street. = d7-tf Dyspepsia anv Fr Dr. Tracy Delorme, great curer of Consumption, was for several years so bad- lyafflicted by dyspepsia that for a part of the time he was confined to his bed. He was eventually oured bya Late app furnished him by a young clairvoy- ant xirl. This prescription, given by a mere child while in a state of trance, has cured everybody who has taken it, never having failed once. Jiis equally sure in cases of fits as of dyspepsia. ‘he ingre- ents may be found in any drug store. [ will send this valuable prescription to any ‘son on the re- geipt ofa stamp, to prepay postage. Address Dr. Piaey Delorme, New York Post Office. 232m os SrxctaL Noricx.—For Perfumed Breath, White Teeth, and Beautiful Complexion, use “ Balm of 1,000 Flowers.” For dressing Ladies’ hair use “* Woodland Cream,” a new pomade ; it causes gen- tlemen’s hair to curl beautifully. Price 5 cents each. WP. Frrrivek & Co. Proprietors, New York. Wholesale and Retail Agents for Washington, Taytor & Maury, Booksellers, between 9th and D O THE PUBLIC. rties or persons hat an “UNEXPLOSIVE GA thing but the well-known “Etheri I deem it necessary to eaution cor safety, that the only genuine art known as “Reiatzel’s non-F xplosive Burning Fluid,” and is prepared and sold y F.STUTZ. at his Depot, oor ner of lith and E streets, he being the sole possexs- or of the right for selling the same in the District of Columbia. 0c 21-e03m FR. STUTZ NEY BOOT AND SHOE STORE. The subscriber respeetfull informs his friends and the public general that he has remoy ed his BOUT ANDSHOE ESTABLISH MENT to No. 33 Pennsylvania avenue, south sid 18, and mine doors east of his former for their place of business, where may be found a very gene- ral and select assortment of BOUTS, SHOES, and GAITERS, adies, Gentlemen and Chil dren, of his own manufacture; which will, in quailty of material and workmanship, compare favoralyy with those of the beat establishments. All gooés made by or bought of the subscriber may be relied upon as being, in all cases, ee as pe fap oar to which he would most respeotfully call the attention of those in want of good articles. ‘The subscriber takes this opportunity of return- ing his sincere thanks to his friends and the public in general forthe very liberal patronage given hun for the past five years; and promise, in return for the same and for that which may hereafter be given him, renewed efforts to give that satisfaction which 18 so much desired in our busitess. - R. MORGAN, 303 Pa. avenue, d 30-e01m* south side, bet. 9th and 10th sts, D. Wasu December AVID A. HALL, Esq , having made a Convey - ance and general Assignment of all his Real and Personal Estate to the undersigned in trust for cer- tain purposes, ai! persons having claims against the said David A. Hal! ate requested to present the sAME &s BOON AS MAY he convenient at the office of one of the Trustees. No. 40 Louisiana avenue ; and ail persons indebted to the said estate are requested to pay t! me without dela: PHILIP. HARVEY LINDSLY, ‘Trustee: d R-eotf SPECIAL CAR D.—To all persons indebted to to us In open accotnts or otherwiseare respect - futly notified that their bills will be made off and presented by Ist January, and as we design mak- lng & change in our busiatss, we earnestly request that they will come forward, close their accounts by cash or notes at short dates in settlement by the 10t roximo. , We hope in view of the present financial condi- tion of the entire country, avd our intention to make a change in business, will sufficiently explain the necessity of our request for pen t payments. COLLE SEARS, d %-10teod 523 7th st.,3 doors from Pa. av. PATENT OFFICE RESTAURANT. The Undersigned having bought the House at the oor. r of 7th and G streets, for. merly and favorably known as the Euro, House, and having renovated and refurnished the same. pared, at the shortest notice, to furnish par! all the delicacies the market atlords. GAME in season. The best of WINES, LI- al Sreiand CIGARS constantly on id. Families supplied with OYSTERS at all hours, from 6 o’olock a. m., to 12. p.m. He respect fully solicits from his friends and the Fubie a call. d 19-3taw] SAML. BRERETON. CASES SUPERIOR OLD BOURBON 50 WHISKY, is ‘The subscriber has received, direct from Wallace Pope & Co., of yeuiert je. Kentucky, 30 denen su- perior BOURBON WHISKY, twenty years old, which will be sold for bad AL dozen. d 3!-eod6t MoGUIRE, Auct. Ly CARRIAGES. — . HE Subsoriber having made additions to his Factory, making it now one of the largest, in the District, where his facilities for Qe wearer al kinds of CAR RIAGES and LIGHT WAGONS cannot be sur- paseed, and from his long experience in the busi- ness, he hopes to give genera! satisfaction, All kinds of Carriages Light Wagons kept on map ITREPAIRS neatly done, and al! orders prompt- ly atte: Seoond-hand Carring es taken in exchange for new REW J. JOYCE, Od 1o-tf pil of it and E sts. NOTICE—we respectfully notify all persons Vi c books thht thet bil bava boon indiworiminately mae ft for issue up to this date and are ready for d: Jeli - Those preferring not to have them sent in will ‘ind Ye ig ready at our desk. waeiat & meoearrnaats nena Will speedily comp.y with the with we Indicetp Oy we CLAGETT & DODSON, ed with its spiimens: vent, and thus o) aroma, altogether trauscending in its Cor- r who are troubled with corns asthe only person I have ever known to perform the operation screntifi- eaily and without pain. WM. RICE, day, the fifth day of April next, for the the public land townships, viz: North of the base line and west of the Tallahas- military an the sale. mitted until after the e: this twenty-sixt one thousand eight hundred and fifty-seven. oommencement of the public sale of the lands e: Star. NO. 1,555. Georgetown Advertisements. SUITABLE FOR PRESENTS. is H, Smoot, No. 119 Bridge street, George- » D. C., has received, and offers very cheap for Cash, a good assortment ‘of fancy and useful arti- ales, suitable for Christmas or Kew Year’s pres- ents, viz: Fi nd black Silk: ih Shawls, Scarfs, apd Cloaks? Kich worked Co! nd sets ya printed DeLains and Merino Plaids er lnids, Union, 25 aud A large lot Delaines, 18% and 250. Gents Scarfs, Ties, and Cravats Gloves of every kind Silk, white and colored bordered linen cambric jsndkerchiefs ‘ Children’s Woolen Circulars, Hoods and Gai- ers Gents and '8 Scarfs and Comforts _.,.Merinos and Silk Vestings, &c. ‘Withagreat many other desirable articles that ‘would be suitable fora present. dis-tf J.H.SMOOT. INE ALES.—We respectfully announce to our friends and the public that we have at last suc led in having a large quantity of ALES of vari ous kinds brewed expressly to our order, which we wil guarantee to be the finest and the largest vari- ety that was ever offered in this market. All persons wishing a nice article of Ale can have it by applying tous for either of the following brands, viz. Kennett, Burton XXX Pale, India Pale, Phil- adeiphis and XX. We also have a fine article of Brown stout and XX Porter always on hand. All orders by mail, or given to our drivers, will be attended to. q & SHIN Union Bottling Depot, 57 Gre d 17-4 Georget ORD BYRON’S WORKS, 6 vols., Murray's London edition, in purple calf binding. Knight’s Pictorial Shakspeare, 9 vols., octavo, green cal Stratford Shakspeare, 10 vols., London, in oak cases. ne Cabinet Shakspeare, 12 voi Loudon, cloth gilt. h Poets, 4 vols., London, half calf. Biographical Dictionary, 12 vuis., London, Rollin’s Ancient History, 2 vols., London, many maps, in half calf. urnet’s Histories, 3 vols., London, half calf. Dean Swift’s Works, Roscoe's edition, 2 vols., ovels, 2) vols., London, green calf. And many other standard works in fine bindings, impo! irom ndon, by ms rted fi London, by » FRANCK TAYLOR. E FEW DAYS IN WASHINGTON. F ICACIOUS CURE FOR ONS, SOFT CORNS, TOE NAILS, Without Cutting or Causing the Slightest Pain R. SCHLOSSER, D Surgeon Chiropodist to the principal Sovereigns in Europe, takes this opportunity of apprising the iadies and gentlemen of Washington and its en- Virons that HE WILL STAY HERE ONLY A FEW DaYs gud may be consulted in every department of Peaal Surgery, especially in CORNS, BUNIONS, and troublesome TOE-NAILS, all of which, however long standing or bad, he guarantees to effectually and permanently cure ina few moments, without the slightest pain or inconvenience, either during their removal or afterwards N. B. Office—224 F street, between 14th and 15th Streets, near the Treasury Lepartment. Office hours from 10 a m. till 1p, m., and 2 till 5 o’clock Tm. . Will visit ladies at their own residence by giving 8 few hours’ notice. {17> The following testimonials are similar to the thousands in the Doctor's possession: From H. M , the King of Bavaria, Mr. Schlosser has operated on H. Majesty's feet with great skill, and without the least pain. Certi- fied.by H. Majesty's command. BN. POLLER. From H. Imp. Highness, the Prince Jerome Na- poleon, Mr. Sohlosser’s m’a estrait des cors arce beaucoup d’adresse et saus la moindre doulue: Ir. JEROME NAPOLEON, From William Rice, Proprietor of the Pennsyl- vanian. Mr. Schlosser has extracted two corns from my feet which were extremely painful for many years. e extraordinary ease with which he operated is rkable, and I cheerfully recommend him to all Philadel pha, Sept. 23, 1857, From Pierce Butler, Esq. Dr. Schlosser has extracted a number of corns from my feet with great skill and without pain. PIERCE BUTLER, Phitadelphia, Nov. 9, From Dr. Aysician to the City Wate ag Philadelphia, Dr. Schiosser has extracted, without pain or eore- ness, eaght very nful corns ina few minutes. 1 would advise my friends and the public generally to go to Mr, Schlossor and have themselves relieved of thess toe tormentors. 8. M. LANDIS, M. D. Thousands of testimoninis from the United States, pe alxo from Royalty, Nobility, aod medical men rom Surope can be seen at the Doctor's Office, 224 F street, between l4th and 15th streets, mear the Treasury & epartment. Onty a Few Days in Wasuincton, 4 24-1m sa ee eee ee No. 582. B Y THE pResibe T br. THE UNITED STATES: of Inw, I, Jamzs BucHANan, Presi- In pursuance of. dent of tho United States of America, do hereby de olare and make known that public sales will be held at the undermentioned land offices in the State of ALABAMA, at the periods hereinafter designated, to wit: At the land office at Ex.pa. copending on Mon- lisposal of ituated within the following named sre meridian, Fractional township 7, of ranges 8,9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17. Fractional township 6, of ranges 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 a Fractional sections 25, 25, 27, 28 and 30, of fraction- al townsiup 6, of range 26. Fractional sections 25, 23 and 30 of fractional tewn- ship 6. of range 27. ractional section 26 and the east half of fraction- al section 28, of fractions! township 6, of range 23, Lands appropriated by law for the use of achools, tharyoha ofter purpoose, will be nclaied hans ‘The offering of the above lands will be commenced the di inted, and will proceed in the order in which they are advertised, until the whole shall have been offered,and the sales thus closed; but the 0) Given under ay hand, at the city of Washington, day of December, anno Domini JAMES BUCHANAN, By the President: Tos. A. HENDRICKS, Commissioner of the General Land Office. NOTICE TO PRE-EMPTION CLAIMANTS. Every person entitled to the right of pre-emption to any of the lands within the townships and parts of townships above en: erated is required toestab- lish the same to the satisfaction of the Register and Receiver of th office at Elba, and make pat ment therefor oon as practicable afier seer this notice, and before the day appointed for t! bracing the tract claimed; otherwi claim w be forfeited. _ THOS. A. HENDRICKS. pmmissioner of the General Land Office. jan 5-lawSw HILDREN’S BOOKS FOR 1858.—The Little / Commodore, Mother’s True Stories, The Won- derful Mirror, Richard. the Lion-hearted, of History, Tales of Sea a nd, Inqui 8 Jack, Dick’Boldhero, What to do and how to do it, Siberian Sable Hunter, True Stories and False Tales from the German, Belle and Lilly, or the Golden Rule, Aunt Mavor’s Nursery Rhymes, Naughty Boys and Girls, Fairy Tales by the Coun- tess D’. tent | aed, maw ones youth of all ages. some of em just from On. d23 - FRANCK TAYLOR. ADVENTURES OF A CAT, and a fine Cat, too, colored engravings; 5 ‘The Adventures ofa Bear. anda great Bear, too. colored epsravings; London, 1857. ‘The Adventures of a Dog, and a good Dog, too, colored ‘ings; London. 1857. + 24 The Little Pil 1» by Alfred Crowquil, beauti- fully illustrated; London, 1857. airy Gold. tranalsted fromthe French, many 1l- lustrations: frondog, 1es7. sles and.Fairy Stories, transiated from the Ger- man; London, 1857. _Saxelford, a ? for the Young, many illustra~ i 2 1857. : orton, or School-room Days, many illustra- tions; lon, 1857. i and American, foryouths cfall agen” rene merican, 8 of en. jan! rer onthe RANCK TAYLOR. ARD PLATE ENGRAVING, AND PRINT- CXISSTING. INVITATION, AND BUSINESS ‘ t(D PLATES printed in the best manner and SUFING AND INVITATION CARDS, plain Fe ne mpa great et ce, prices. dette BIBLES AND PRAYER BOOKS, in variety, bound in velvet, fine calf, and Leo 9g ae Seg with clasps and illustrations, French Portfolios. lish French me h coseges ye le 101 ‘and American standard » Eny and for youth ages, of the canines? oy he . F CK TAYLOR, _Vooal and Instrumental Music. WEBE CreresrateD tor take pleasure in annonnein) R ALLS with MUSIC for the com ing.coneon. he latest and most fashionable Waitzes, Polkas, Schottishes, Gallops, edi have been rehearsed, and also the | Lancer’s Quadrilles, which Band only, with great succes left at the music store of Mr. Metzerott, Confectionery, also. Seventh street, meet with prompt atten- LOUIS WEBER, Leader. MUSICAL CARD. ORGE, M. ARTH, leader of Arth’s rassand String Band, begs leave to announce nis trends of Washington, Georgetown. that he is now for Balls, Private Soirees. &c. From ove to any number of Musicians to be had at the shortest notice. Orders can be ieft at the Musical Depots of John F. Ellis or W.G. Metzerott, or at his residence, corner tth and G streets, Navy Yard. fLLon BAND “Loomis’ Mineral successfully introduced his imp Various cities, has now permanently estab- lished himself in Washington. G and 1,(Navy Yard,) rties, Parades, THE WEEKLY STAR. beoribing in Clubs raised peighbor gorese Pl of fk FRI will é. my BY Ererat = Everine Bran eros {ate so generally throughout the oan ens ‘Single copies (in wrappers) can be proow at a ares) the issue o the paper. Freee P RE CERTS. 2 Postmasters who act as agents will be sliowed s commission uf 2) cent. EN ain Pennsylvania avenue. Gbps Operations bel ing to hi sold catabliened edhes’ ase THe IMPROVED SETS OF TEETH. . LOOMI ; D., the inventor and patent Poo ieee Deyate Teeth” having, a This improvement for Sets of Teeth consists ohief- 52 making & set of but one piece of material, and atindestructivie mineral. No metal is used im t von, and they are therefore free and metalic taste. There are no 1° filled with moistore or particles of they are pure and clean. They ari nee lighter, stronger, less clumsy, far more durable, nvtural in their ap caramel will give a reward o One Thousand Dollars to any one who will produce a milar work of art to equal mine in purity, benuty, juralnlity, artistic execel! or Guy Ober requis: quality. All work responsibly warranted. =o Foun. Svenue, between lith and 12th streets. ap is-is DANCING ACADEMY. Mr. T F.GASZYNSKI and DAUGHTER have the honor to announce to the Ladies znd Gen- Georgetown that Classes for Dancing in , the 9th of October, at Misses and Masters, for’Ladies and Gentlemen, ‘etown—on Wednesda arrover’s Ladies Sem- pplication can be made reet, between 9th and fully, will enable him to «1 a ay scientific or otherwise, relating to the Teeth. H Own experience confirming the opinion of Lp in the a . m. the 7th of October, at Miss inary, from 3 o’cloek p. m. and particulars a) ‘esidence, 407 E sti oar all mercurial pre} for fill al ments for the construction of Conti FURNITURE VERY CHEAP. The public are respectfally informed that the first, second, and third large Furniture Warehouse. are filled to the utmos: capacit description of HO NISHING GOODS. Sofas, Bureaus. Tabi Bedsteads, l-oun, Writeng Desks, Carpets, Looking Gi. Glass, and Crockery W Forming 4 very immense and vari whieh we guarantee to sell at such prices as cannot Houses furnished throughout, either for cash or approved paper. Call and examine our stock before you make your Remember the name and pia BONTZ & COOMBS, No. 389 Seventh street, 2d door from R. B. Hall's Dry Goods Store. in fine bindings, of Byron urns, Milton, jalieck, Longfellow. Tennyson, Cowper, kenside, Rogers. Gay. Hemans, jray, Wordsworth. Keats, Spenser, Dryden, Goidemnth, and many other Poets, may be found at the B store of the undersigned, mostly imported by him- self direot from London, some of them with ____FRAN@K TAYLOR, IMPROVE YOUR P me Diceenas M: &e. my esteem for you ed stock, all of E bell, Pope, B: ful illustrations. dai ‘8 of the latest improv LASSE which are the US and DOUBL ERBLES. CRYST tarnct ‘or tentlag tonite olen , cataract ic ing Oo ; IGHTEDNERS. eek Persons who are compelled to use glasses, or thone in them, will be suited at first sight. Those DOUBLE-POLISHED VE CRYSPAL ROCK have received the highest recommendations at the World's Fair, at Pans, through their producing a clearness and easiness of vision heretofore unk: in Any other improvements. RA,SPY, and MAGNI- passes, and Micfosco; rer of Eighth street and which are warranted ourseives of the professions: skill of Dr. 8. Surgeon Dentist of this aty, or pores Snt of his operations on our Yamilr piersure in expressing our admuration of his skill ons we NEZUELIAN are for sale at his store, on Pennsylvania avenue, or Eighth street No. 491, be- tween D street and Pa. avenue. Do mot mistake the corner of 8th stre: y, same as at his lishment in Europe. AGGAGE EXPR = 344 D Street, Adjoining The States Printing Office. The subscriber, Bacxage Agent for Baltimore and Ohio and Washington Branch Railroad, hes opened an office, nt the above place, for the accom modation of the public, where orders can be left tar Baggage or Packages S OFFICE if Wagons to conve: to and from Railroad Depot, Steamboats, &c.. removal to any point in this Ofhes open from 7 o’clook a. daly, except Sante Tte Baggage Agent Baitimor N. B—Persons coming to W Baltimore, not having made up their minds where they will stop, by giving up their checks to my have their baggage taken care of at this ofhce. or at Baltimore office, No. 11 Sharp street, and noextra charg BALTIMO F U em ge n the most modern with private 12m. ‘ashington or roing to Ww F. BAYLY, agents onthe cars, willl complete assortinent Writing and Letter T English and American s French Enawelled and Rnstol Board Writing Cards Wedding and Business Envelopes N DRY. This Establishment is prepared to furnish every INTING OFFICE, article used ins STEREOTYPING and ELECTROTY PING, at short notice in the best manner. LUCAS BROTHERS, 170 Market street pertifiontes from the leading Conchinak Baltimore. Md. : country, A TISTRY DEN eR Sieraen BaiLy, Orvice No. 198 PENNSYLVANIA A Tares doors from 14th Streat, . BAILY begs leave to inform the publi that he seen a ves his ofbee, joosted asabove, He feels assured that an experience of fifteen yeare’ ctice, with the large number of patient, great vety of difhoult cases that he has treate’ suocess- rmount an: eit men jession, und uily Dre, e rmiy, has ied ibis, tong since, todie~ Teeta, ai f cpameis, Gutta Percha, India Rui ‘ath. ond that Porceliqn, mounted on mouth, 88 was most conciusively shown by the inet American Denta! Convention. Alth pang he fiatters himself from his long ree). dence practice in Washington, he ie favorabiy bese made to his numerous friends and patrons, he ‘eave to refer them to the following TESTIMONIALS: From the iate Keotor rd the Church of Epiphany of Dr. St B. 7 eee . STEPHEN Bait: uperior deutiot. ‘The operations exmoeta: ou as superior dentist. The one ex: lor me have been highly satis u — ou may receive the patrouage from my fri public that your coved deserves. Washington, Ang. 3, ee", PRENOR, Froin one of the oldest firms in Baltimore, Messrs. Dt. Stephen Baily, Surgeon Den- it and difficult piece of work, which he fey eative satisfaction, and in view of the one of the most distinguished members of College of Baitimere, failed, afer repeated t: to perform the same work eatis{actorily, it tis of Wee ton city, to execute for me 7. . of Washington city, ‘ae to that ives - Covance ip a Grnfidence and imatio 18 professional ekiil. Baltimore, Jan. 12, 1867. HARMANN BOGGS, Extract {roma note reseived from ti.elate Hon. Joba v8.5 Aung. 19, 1858. ou made me work i" iy; noth- The teeth ins could be better, ‘Vers Frvi'N CLAYTON. To thore that seek relief from the of the teeth, 1 heertully recommend Dr. 8. Baily se a guperine Douteet : he made 8 set of poreelian teeth Tayooll and Tue work bas aii stood eral Nd * wi nll sto tee yeare ee ROBERT T. Ni z XON, Chiureh South. We, soo epiperenet, hoving et coe ee yet the Va. Conf. of the M. Apri 19, i856. ow perenne a? it operation: in Dental Dunpery and wovenposten re- to thi idence and ofthe we consider him ‘eminently worthy. public. of whi a Tuomas U. Wattex, Architect U. 3. © 5 Tomas Mitten, M. D.,of W » D.C. . 8. Boxexn, M. D. of Georgetown, si - 3. Lincoin, M. D, of Was . los. H. Br. TON, ALTER Lenox, Ex-Mayor Husky BaLpwis, U.S, Patent Office, weea™ isHT, Principal Rittenhouse Academy, OLN HOTE P DIVERN A. AVENUE, between !7th and leth streets, Wasnineton, D.C. tablishinent is newly furnished and ar- improved principle, tments, &c. The Bar is supplied with the chowwest of imes and Liquors. Game and other delicacies in season. Hot and Coid Lunch fiom Ll o'clock a. This W helessle and Reta! FANCY AND STAPLE PMYReRy. ; Offers to the publ» pte Razors. Chess Men, Checkers, Games. Goid Pens, Peneils, C: ases, &o., &o. datt Untel.eost) sror THAT RATTLING. lam now prepared to put on “ Chapman’s Elastic Apti-Rattling Shaft Fastener,” a sure, remedy for the rattiing of the ehaft-clips' of Carriages and Wagons, which can put on at a small expense. Call and examine at my Factory. where I have REW J. JOY a 10-tf corner 14th xn ROM PARIS.—Fine editions, in fine bindings, of Racine, La Fontaine. lnis, De Stael, De’ yere, Saint Pierre, Rousseau, Chateaubriand, C Marmuier, Voltaire. Capefigu Bossuet, Thierry, Rochefoucauld, Malherbe, Cor. Regnard, Guizot, Froissart. Mon- strelet, Buchon, French authors, FRA Sevigni, Docis, Rat ied by : CK TAYLOR, (Ccoiraren FEMALE INSTITUTE. This School, located at Culpeper Court House, Va., will commence its first session the first Monday in F ebuary, 1858. Terms, per session of five months, payab’e half in joard, (in private families if preferred,) includ lights, and washing Tuition in common E: plaints. originating in the u of youth, may be easily removed without Medicine, 1s iu this smal! tract. clearly demonstrated ; and the entirely new and pizhly adopted by the author, fully explained, 7 means” which every one is enabled to cure Himself and at the feast possible cost. thereby avoiding ish Branches. . the advertised rost J. W. GEORGE, py wi other eu! hy hs er of the Prisespate as ‘abo ty Pigretot seaian Socper gama Saat ve and shall constant on bh “ &o,, address eith XX ALE and BROWN STOUT TER jawtF ebl manufactured here entirely from Malt =a warranted free from sil injurious 1 hents, pee casks of Various sizes, si 5 EMOVAL OF THE MINNEAPOLIS FO Provisions of the act of roved March 3, 1853, known that the office for the sale of the public lands at MiNEArotis in the Minnesota, will be removed ‘ City, in pa Territory, of as early @ period as land offices,”” by declared and made rther notice as to the precise time will be issued by the register and receiver Grven under my hand. this 8th day of December, A. D. | By order of the President: Music, Flutes, A coord: Tam! suitable for sistant! hoiiday aft |, at the city of Washington, 837. ENDRICKs, Commissioner of the General Office. "8 POETICAL WORK wi ndred designs, by é&& pee <a copy, numer- SELECTED =eon YY. One vi y . bound, With 100 engray POL, t= inter teen MS, amail quarto, 71 engrav. OKH, small quarto, finely illus- small quarto, numer- ine editions of most ppner English Ame- be trated und. BRACEBRIDGE ous engravinge and fii And fi their stock includes « careful selection cently illustrated Stardard and other pisin and ornamental bindings: an ue ad variety of Enelish and Amerioan Juvenile Kooks, heures t styles); Abeer Portfolios. Writing Ga ew 108, " Desks Tokstand is. Cabas, . &e, to whioh they re- bookstore of the unders: himself direct from jan4 FRANCK TAYLOR. VINGS 2 IVINGSTONE’S TRAVELS and —— in South Africa, 1 vol., 8vo., with Maps ergyins®s $3. FRANCK TAYLOR. Ts SECRET INFIRMITIES OF YOUTH ATURIT Just Published. Gratic, the ch Thowsand. A few words of the Rational Tres! edicine, of 3; 01 ipermatorrhea or Loca! yeskyess, Nocturnal Emissions, Genital, aud Nervous Debitity mature Deoay of the Syst tency, and Impediments to Marringe ee es Be PRNEY. i. BD. ‘The important fact that th - ig ruderos and solitons successful trestment.as pareaty is of the day. Sent to ny address, gratis and post free, in a sae enveiope, by ee DR. DE LANEY. sexs-dkwtf 17 Lispenard street, New York. LE AND PORTER, I beg to mform the inhabitants and wisitore.of the estaurants, Boarding-houses and private families, delivered by my own drays, many part of the above cities, at the Brewery prices. Orders received by post will be attended to the for sale. Brewery and Malthouse comer of K and 27th sts. ae x 4 ne be 17 sagnen ait D.C. JOSEPH DAVISON. — EE DAVISON, IANOPORTES FOR C By 4 P ENTS. Also, Spstodose 4 J icons, Violins, Guitars, borines, Ac, AC. . EL 5 Piano and Music Store, 996 Pa. fa cen 9th and lWth street: INE EDITIONS, in Fine Bindings. of Gibbon, ume, Halim. Macaulay ft." Irving, Carlyle, Lamb, Robertson, Rollin, Plutarch, Ros coe, Goldsmith, Dean Swif, Hogarth, Mitford, Mackintosh. Burnet, Ranke, Milton. W Newel and other emir ent prose writers, may fou! fookstore of the unders: |. mostly imported di- rect form London. d2 FRANCK TAYLOR. RAI SOS FOR SALE OR RENT. HEA PIANOS & ; Mag t " do. $125 each; in addition ton large Ree loston and New York unrivalled & dis wf JOHN FP. ELLIS. REPARA MONS FOR CHRISTMAS. TAYLOR & MAURY announce the completion of theirarrangements for the ‘of amg: Ribies and Pray Ut attention. *TAYLOR & MAURY’S Bookstore, aztt menr oth atroet cE MEAT # - ‘Pomestic Meat ermont avenue, corner 15th atreet EW MUSIC received semi-weekly ; Maste or- dered from and gout sean ggst of top epentry : Music Bound, &c , &c., at our enue, 34 Fa. venus, etirens Oth Sad TT Lie,