Evening Star Newspaper, January 21, 1858, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED BVBERY AFTERNOON, (SUNDAY EXCEPTED,) AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Corner of Pa. avenue and Eleventh street, By W. D. WALLACH. Papers served in pnokages by carriers at $4.8 year, Of 37 cents per month. To mail subsoribers the sub- Scription price is $3.08 year, in advance; $2 for X months; @i for three months; and for jess than three monthsat the rateof i2centsa week. Single Copies, One cent; in wrappers, two cents. ADVERTI®EMENTS (of eight lines to the square) inderted three times for $1; every other day or semi-weekiy,25 per cent. advance; once a week, 50 per cent. advance, List or Parexts.—The following is the lis of Patents issued from the United States Patent Office, for the week ending Jan. 19, 1858—each bearing that date: John Absterdam, of Boston, Mass. —For im- proved construction of telegraphic cables. Michael 1. Bauder, of Elyria, Ohio —For im- Proved ehurn. J. W. Baltzly and Wm. Hobson, of Pana, Il. For improvement in hand reapers. Edward D. Barrett, of Cincinnatl, Ohio—For arrangement of valves and passages in the cylin- ders of steam engines. Jean Felix Bapterosses, of Paris, France —For improvement in buttons. Patentéd in France Jaanary 7, 1857. Heary Barnes, of Wilson, N. C —For improve- ment in lock of double barreled guns. Samuel Baker, of Mount Pulaski, 11l.—For im- provement in seed planters. James P. Blake, of Waterbury, Conn.—For Sewn machine for covering the heads of trunk nails. Jas. Bishop, of Oswego, meat In railroad chair. Samuel R. Borum and Wm. McClean, of Nor- folk, Va —For improvement in plows. doha A. Brown, of Richmond, Ind.—For im- Provement in seed planters. A. D. Brown. of Glasgow, North Britain —F or improvement in construction of furniture. Edwin P. Cavett, of St. Louis, Mo.—For im- | ish device for adjusting two cireular saws to be same plane in sawing Inmber. David W. Clark, of Bridgeport, Conn.—For improvement in sewing machines. S. G. Crane, of Rochester, N. Y.—For im- proved crozing plane John E. Crane, of Lowell, Mass.—For im- Provemeiment in chain cable stoppers Stephen D. Carpenter. of Madison, Wis.—For improved application of electro magnetic batte- Ties to car brakes. ~ William Contie, of Troy, N. ¥.—For improve- ment in rope machines. Addison Crosby, of Fredonia, N. ¥.—For im- Prevement in variable cut-ofls for steam engines M Dimock and N. Rixford, Mansfield Centre, Conn.—¥or improvement in sewing machines. Geo. Darby and James E. of Augusta, N. ¥.—For improve- +. Young, Me —For improved shingle machine. Exra Emmert, of Franklin Grove, 111 —For im provement in harvesters. Wm. A. Fenn, of Brookfield, Conn.—For im- a in machinery for forming brims of felt ies Pranz, of Boston, Mass.—For table rack for steamers, ships, &e Ashman Hall, of Danville, N. Y —For im- provement grain separators. Daniel Harris, of Boston, Mass.—F or improve- menl in sewing machines. J.D. Heaton and Wm. A. Clark, of Dixon, Il. for corn husker. Joseph W. Houston, of West Meriden, Conn For improved file Joba Huston, of Ottawa, Ill—For improve- ment in seeding machines John Mays, of Yazoo city, Miss.--For im- Proved sewing machine. Joba C. Mather, of New York, N. ¥.—For im- Proved portable railroad switch. HB. Masser, of Sunbury, Pa—For improve- ment in ice cream freezers. P. W. Mills, of Conneaut, O.—For improve- tment in threshing machines. Charles Moore, of Trenton, N. J.—For im- —- in presses for packing the pulp of inseed of other seeds preparatory to extracting the oil from them. Chas. Monson. of New Haven, Conn —F or im- Proved yas tube joint. David Perham, of Tyngsborough, Mass —For improvement in cranberry separators. Lather E. Porter, of Lake Mills, Wis.—For improved double sawing machines. Charles W. Rice, of Worcester, Mass., and Jobo E. Harrington, of Millbury, Mass —For improved compound pendulum. ugustin P. Samuel, of New York, N. Y.— For improvement in cut-offs for steam enyines. James and Amos W. Sangster, of Buifilo, N Y¥ —For improvement in sewing machines. Winser Smith, of Princeton, lowa —For im- Provement in feeding mill stones. Thos. W.Smith, of Alexandria, V: Provement in railroad car bro aes ‘Thomas Shanks, of . Md.—Por lamp or candlestick and match box combined Wm. D. Sheldon, of Huron, N. ¥.—For im- a method of connecting the panets of field ences Jeremiah P. Smith, of Hummelstown, Pa. — For improved corn sheller. Wm W. Spaiford, of Peterborough, N. H.— For improvement in spinnin machines. GH. Talbot, of Boston, Mass.—Furimproved ratchet movement for :crew drivers. Thomas Thompson, of Thompsonville, N.C — For nes ia plows. Charles A. Wakeficid, of Dalton, Mass —For improved carpet fastener a.—For im- Charles A. Waketield, of For improvement in the joi id tracks. Hiram Welle, of Floren: Man«.—For im- | eee arrangemeat of devices to feed and giz ck the carriage in circular snwing machines. Moses D. and on peer Wells, of Morganiown, Va.—For improved method of butting and point. ing the bolt to be sawed into shingles. Ulysses B. Vidal, of Philadelpbia, Pa.—For Ler fey acroll sawing machine. W-.N. Yost, of Cincinnati, Ohio.—For im- provement in combined horse collar and hames Asshel G Bstchelder. of Lowell, Maxs., ax- — to Hiram BE. Pearson and A. M. Butter- field, of same place —For imp:ovement in win- dow blind fixtures. Amos H Boy, of Saco, Me., assignor to Oliver D. Boyd, of same place.—for improvement in sewing machin-« Hiram L. Hail, of Beverly, Mass. assignor to the Beverly Rubber Company—Ffor improve- ment in restoring wast+ valcanized rubber. Wa. FP. Hortay, of Lockport, N. Y., assignor to Waker K es of New York, N. ¥. —For improved pump bucket Penismte Hl. Shedaker, of Philadelphia, Pa., assignor to Edwin Bender, of same place. —For improvement ia the construction of marquetry floors George E. Hoyt and Frederick Nishwitz, of Brooklyn, N.Y. assignors to George E. Hoyt aforesaid —For improvement in coal screens. Lewis Troost, of Mobile, Ala..assiznor to John AM. Battle, of same place—For improved method of registering tie speed, back or for- ward, and distances passed over by railroad trains, by means of electro-calvaniec batteries Patented in England June 15, June 18, 1°57 Moses M. You 1357, in France of East Boston, Mass , as- signor to himself. Harvey F. Litehfield, and Jo- seph G. Armblin, of saine place. For improve- ment in steam spring pressure yua Designs —George Bruce. of New York, N.Y For designs for types B. C. Barstow, of Providence, R. 1.—For de- sign for stoves. Re-issues —Stephen P Maxs —For improven tented January 1, F Ike George R Jnekson, of New York, N Y.— For improvement in vault covers. Patented April 21, 1657. Reinaned Jan. 19, 1x55. William W. Hubbell, of Philadelphia, Pa.— Ragyles, of Boston, tin printing presses 1, re-issued January 19, For improvement in eccentric explosive sbeils Patented Jan 22, 186. Reixsned jh 19, 1858 ephaniah Bosworth, of Harmar, Ohio. as- signor to James M. MeKiulayof Dubuque, lows For improvement in air-tight stoves. Patented April 6th, 1842. Extended for the term of seven years from April 6, 1°36. Reissued Jan 19, 1833. Additional Improvement —Benjamin Macker- ley, of New Petersburgh, Obio.—For improve- ment in cider mill« Patrne dated Nov. 4, 1356. Additional improvement, dated Jan. 19, 1835. Wuois Arnaw or a Lion ’—Dr. Living- ston says when the or impulee is upon these animals, and a man happens to pass to windward of them. both lion and lioness will rush at bim, but under ordinary circumstances the lion is a cowardly animal, and never at- tacks a man except stealthily, unless wounded. A very curious peculiarity about him is, that at the very last he will not make an attack where he sees any thing to produce the sus cion of a trap. A horse belonging to Captain Codrington ran away, but was stepped by the bridle catching i i the whole space around was marked by the footprints of lions, which bad evidently been afraid to attack the haltered horse from the fear that the whole yr asnare. Itisa| desire to common belief (says Dr. ) that the lion when be bas tasted human flesh prefers it to avy E other, bat the real state of the cuse is thet a | man-eat 3 always an old lim, who has ywn too infirm to catch game: he resorts to villages for the sake of the goats. and if a wo- man or ehild happens to get out they fall a prey too. This being the only souree af «ub- sistenve he of course continues it until the vil- lagers diepateh him—a work of little difficulty. PUNCH’S CHARGE TO THE JURY. The eubjoined ‘ charge ’’ was not written for the present time, a fact which is evident from that other fact that we cut it from an old file of the Lancaster Intelligencer, into which it was copied from the London Punch about fifteen years ago. Notwithstanding the antiquity of the document, we consider it, in some respects, a“ model’’ charge—it, at least, possessing the merit of leaving the jury unbiased in their de- liberations upon a verdict : Gentlemen of the Jury: You are sworn in all cases to decide according to the evidence; at the same time, if you have any doubt, you are bound to give he prisoner the benefit of it. Suppose you have to pronounce on the guilt or innocence of a gentleman accused of felony. You will naturally doubt whether any gentle- man would commit such offences—accordingly, however strong may be the testimony agrinst him, you will, perhaps, acquit him. © The evi- dence of your own senses is, at least, as credi- ble as that of the witnesses; if, therefore, your eyesight convince you that the prisoner is a well-d person, you have a right to pre- sume his respectability ; and itis for you to say whether a respectable person would be likely to be guilty of the crimes imputed to him. In like manner, when you see a shabby-looking fellow in the dock, charged, for example, with sheep-stenling. the decision rests with you, first, whether or not that individual is a ragamuffin, and, secondly, how far itis probable that aman of that description would steal sheep. Of course, as has been before said. you will always be gui- ded by the evidence; but, then, whether the evidence is trustworthy or not, is a matter for your private consideration. You may believe itif you choose, or you may disbelieve it ; and whether, gentlemen of the jury, you will be- lieve it or disbelieve ii, will depend on the con- stitution of your minds. If your minds are so constituted that you wish to find the prisoner guilty, perhaps you will believe it; if they happen to be so constituted that you desire to find him not guilty, why then, very likely, you will disbelieve it.. You are to free your minds from passion and prejudice if you can, and, in thet case, your judgment will be unbiased ; but if you cannot, you will return a verdict accor- dingly. It is not, atrietly speaking, for you to consider what will be the effect of your verdict ; but if such a consideration should occur to you, and you eannot help attending to it, that ver- dict will be influenced by it to a certain extent. You are pechenls aware, that when you retire, you will be locked up until you contrive to ree. You may arrive at unanimity by fair discussion, or by some of you starving out the others, or by tossing up; and your conclusion, by whichever of these processes arrived at, will be more or less in accurdance with your oaths. Your verdict may be right ; it is to be hoy it will; it may be wrong; it is to be hoped it will not. At all events, gentlemenof the jury, yor will come to some conclusion or other ; unless it should so happen that you separated without coming to any. CHEATING THE DEVIL. Squire H, living in the town of A, wasa man in easy circumstances, with every thin enough, in doors and out. In his yard was abies pile of wood, sawed and split, and sufficient in bulk to keep adozen families through the winter with enough more where that come from. Across the street from Squire A., lived Mrs. W.. a poor widow woman in straightened cir- cumstances, with four mouths to feed and four little bodies to warm besires her own. Squire H. doted on his big wood pile, and was in the habit of taking a peep at it through the closed blinds of his window before reti ng atnight. One right he saw a female hanging around the pile, and opening the door partially, to get a better view, saw her stoop, pick up a large armful and start off, She has not pro- ceeded far, however, when she stopped short, and he overheard the following: « [ cannot steal—the eye of God is upon me ;”’ and down went the wood, and she walked off a few steps and stopped again: “I have not a stick of wood in the house, the weather is bitter cold. and my poor children are freezing. The Squire has enough and will never mixs it." So say- ing, she filled her arms again with the coveted fuel. oe she started and again hesitated “What! steal? I never before did such a thing, and God forbid I sbould do it now!” and down went the wood upon the pile again But the thought of her suffering brood brought her once more to the pile, and filled her arms the third time with wood. Once more she started and again turned back—‘I will not steal—I will trust in God, and if it is His will, we'll perish together.”’ So saying she threw down the wood upon tho pile, and the Squire saw her enter her dwelling and close the door. He retired to bed, but slumber was slow in vis- ug his eyelids. He thought of the r widow and her suffering children, and per ‘aps when ho slept he dreamed of them. Early the next forenoon, widow W. was sur- prised to see the Squire's four ox team, loaded with wood, haul up in front of her dwelling and the Squire commence pitching it off. “ What's this, Squire H?” anid the astonished and half frightened woman; “I didn't order that wood, and (tod knows 1 can’t pay for it.’” “It's your’s, and all paid for, Ma'am!” sung out the Squire, tugging away ata big log,— * You cheated the devil last night.”” The poor woman insisted that there must be some mistake about it. * [tell you its your’s, for cheating the devil last night,” the Squire, “and there comes ® man to caw it up, split it, and pack it away in your wood-house.’ The widow began to ‘‘smell a rat,” and stam- mering her thanks to the Squire, retreated into the house. She wanted for no more wood that winter. i} The psi of selling out pauperz to the lowest bidder—or rather of putting up at auction the undertaking for their support— still prevails, it seems, in some of the towns of Maine. The Rural Intelligencer, of Gardiner, in that State, calls attention to the sad case of Parker Sheldon, a few years ago one of the moat rominent business men of the State, widely nown and highly respected, several times a meber of the Legislature, once a member of the Exeeutive Council, formerly Collector of the Port of Bath, and the first Mayor of Gardiner after it became acity. In old age and reduced to second childhood, his bodily and mental pow- ers exhausted, and his property all gone, ie is now a pauper, sponsent on a neighboring town, and was lately disposed of at auction to the lowest bidder for his support. Ferry Fox.—The Peck Slip Co. having re duced their fare to one cent, the South 10th strect Company has come down to half a cent, upor-which the Brooklyn Eagle remarks as fol- lows: The Peck Slip Ferry will next take pas- sengers for nothing. The other ferry will fol- low suit and throw in refreshments ~The Peck Slip Company, will not be outdone, will give each passenger a ticket in a lottery scheme with prizes varying from an ivory toothpick to a farm in New Jersey. The South 10th street Co., of course, will not give in, and will offer some still greater inducement; perhaps make each passenger a present of a house and lot, and Ray acarman to move his furniture into it. here’s nothing like op osi —N. Y¥ Sun _. Very Coxscrentious.—The Norfo'k Argus is responsible for the following: “An inte‘li- gentleman of this sity. bought a sideboard at « sheriff's sale, and thinking the sum at which the article was knocked down, was seve- ril dollars less than its value, he expressed a Aad 3 Some bi ane or a a to make up the full value, a © seem reatl is- traced about the transaction.*’ z rs {97 On Halteckville Pond, tn Hawley, Mass ‘ two young men, on the 28th of November last) sketed balf agile in cae minute and fifteen see: onds: 17" In Stafford coanty, Va, stands one of the largest charehes in Ube country, a magnificent, but roofiess ruin, wl eourts were often trod- den by Washington Special Notic: m To Tux Citizens oy Wasuineton.— ‘e's Scheidam Aromatic Schnapps.—The proprietor begs leave to call the attention of strangers and the citizens of Washington, to a very superior artieleof Holland Gin, which he introduced to the American public under the name of W: Scheidam Aro- matic Schnapps. This Gin 1s manufactured by the proprietor exclu- i at his Distillery in Schiedam, Holiand, It 1s je from tho best Barley that can be prooured in at any cost, and flavored medicated, not by the common harsh berry, but by the mest choice botanical variety of the Aromatic Italian Ju- niper Berry, whose more various extract 1s d. 1 ods tified with its spiritu pivent, becomes a concentrated tincture ex: vors and aroma, altogetizer transcending in its Cor- dial and Medioina! properties any aicoholic beverage heretolore known. s The ee rietor has submitted it to nearly the whole Nredieal Faculty of the United States, and received answers from about four thousand Physician: who endorse it over their ‘able addition to the Ma- ‘sons Who purchase should be careful to get the tiie, as the whole country is flooded with fe unitations, Put up in quarcand pint bottles, in cases of one dozen each, and for sale by’a!l the respectable Drug- gists and Grocers in the (nited States, Upoirnoe Wore. rter and Manufacturer. Beaver street, New York. Sole Im Depot, No. Wo.re’s Scntepam ARomatic Scunarrs, is Prescribed with great success by the Medical Fac- ulty in Gravel, Gout, Chronic Rheumatiem, Drop sy, Dyepepsia, Sluggish Circulation of the Blood, Inadequate Assimilation of Food, and exhausted Vital Energy; aud as a beverage it has no superior in tho world. Put up in quart and pint bottles, and for sale by-all the Druggists and Grocers in Washington. ’ Upotruo WoLrg, Sole Importer and Manufacturer, Nos. 18, 20, and 22, Beaver street, New York. Wotrs’s Scuziam Akomatic Scunarrs.—The proprietor particularly recommends the above Schnapps to persons travelling or about to settle in the South or West on recount of its Mediciual pro- porties in correcting the disagreonb!e and often dan- gorous effects produced by a change of water—a visttationto which all travelers South and West are particularly liable. Strangers should be careful in purchasing the Schnapps, asx the whole country jooded with counterfeits and imitations. The genuine has the proprietor’s name on the bottle, cork and label. For sale by all Drugeists and Gro- cers. UpoLrno SVoLEE, dJ2-3m Depot 18 Beaver et. New York. ——— 1 AMIN Possrssion of some valuable certificates in favor of the Consumption Destroyer; also of its efficacy in relieving bronchial disease attended with severc cough, The Syrup is pleasant and safe, and is composed of roots and herbs procured from the Bine Ridgo; it 1s no common article. They are nicely enveloped in my circulars, where my place of residence is seen. : The extract of a flower called the Alpha Ointment for the Piles. can, with the Syrup, be found at Mr. C. Stogt’s; the Syrup is at several other places on Pennxglvania avenue, as weil as Georgetown, at Mr. Newman's on Bridge street. In Alexandria at Ledbetter’s. In Baltimore, at Hance’s, 108 Balti- more street, d7-tf Dysprrsia and Fits.—Dr. Tracy Delorme, great curer of Consumption, was for several years so bad- ly afflicted by dyspepsia that for a part of the time he was confined to his bed. He was eventually cured bya sreseeippom furnished him By a young clairvoy- ant virl, This preseription, given by a inere clild while in astate of trance, has cured everybody who has taken it, never having failed once. Itis equally As sure in cases of fits as of dyspepsia. ‘The ingre- dients may be found in any drng store. will send this vaiuable prescription to any person on the re- ceipt ofa stamp, to prepay postage. Address Dr. idee Deiorme, New York Pont Office, a ou) SprciaL Notice.—For Perfumed Breath, White Teeth, and Beautiful Compiexion, use alm of 1,000 Flowers.” For dressing Ladies’ hair use “* Woodland Cream,” a new pumade ; it evuses gen tlemen’s hair to curl beautifully, Price 5 cents each. WP. Frraipsr & Co., Proprietors, New York, Wholesale and Retail Agents for Washington, Taviton & Mavky, Booksellers, between 9th and loth at., Pa. aveane. nit TH SHOALS AND Smeets OF YOUTH. Just published, the 3d edition, 77 ON SPERMATORRHEA OK SEMI- NAL DISEASES.—A scientific Trea’ise on the treatment and perfect cure of Nervous Debility. Seuunal Weakness, loveluntary Emissions, Impo- tence, &e., resniting from vicious habits aequired daring the critical passage fon Youth to Man- hood. 5 BY DR. CULVERWELL, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Eng- ad, (1827), Iicenciate of the Hall, (1854), and Jo years Resident Practitioner in London. Author of the “Guide to Health,’’* Green Bock,” How to be “Memoirs of Single and Married Life, &c. mall but valuabe Treatise, written by world mand Surgec Yori out th Idixeases result publication ofits tand by a scientif- of all who valne oer iife and health and happiness bere and hereaf- er. . Prioe 12 cents, or 4 stamps. at the receipt of which iy kbs sent, post free,and weil secured, by Dr. CH KLINE, No. 420 Ist Avenue, Box 438. Niw York. jan 12 Beek BOOK GIFTS !—GIFTS !!—GIFTS!! PHILBRICK’S THIRD ANNUAL SALE No. 416 Pennsylvania evens first door east of - United States Harel, Our STOCK OF BOOKS consists of several thousand volumes, embracing the choicest European and Amerioan Literature, which will be sold at the publisher's lowest prices, and pany of thom for less, and a BEAU’ TE UL BRESENT will be made immediately after the sale) to each purchaser ofa ook for which we receive $1 and upwards. Our PRESENTS consist in part of— Gold and Silver Watches. Gold Lockets, Brace- lets, Armlets, Chains, Gymso, Gold-stone and Mo- saio Ping and Drops, Studs and Sleeve Buttont rs Watch Keys, Cuff Pins, Pens, Pencils, Rings, °. $7 worth of Presents will be given away with each thousand Books sold, Catalogues of Books can be obtained at the store Ladies and gentlemen are invited to ex- amine our stock of Bookg and Presents. ‘os Day and Evening. . PHILBRICK. Agent. ditt 48 GASTON & CLARK, LOUISIANA AVENUE, sooond door from ‘7th street, under the Avenue House, DEALERS IN CLOTHING AND GENT’S FURNISHING GOODS. The subsoribers cel! attention toa desirable Stock of CLOTHING which they now have on exhibi- on at their Store, No. 48 Loumiana ayenue, second door from 7th street, and as they are determined to close off the lot if possible, every effort necessary on their part shall be used in order to please their customers, in the CLOTHING DEPARTMENT we can guarantee the stock to be perfeot in poiat of durability, fit and style, hecause we make everything oursely id have no hesitation in saying our goods will be equal to the best order work in the country. Watching the various changes of fashion. parties may rest as-ured of finding the latest out and make In store, subject to their inspection and approval. worth of Goods for Men’s, Boys’ and Ser- Wear, will be sold at auction prices, and pur- chasers wouid do well to examine the lot. Th no humbug, 28 our assertions can be proved on ex- amination. Call and d 28-3m see us at the above Store. GASTON & CLARK. OARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES. At the corner of 6th and L Streets, BY MRS. KESLEY & DAUGHTERS. Circulars, terms, and all necessery information Kiven on application to Mrs, P. Kesley, jan 15-dtFeb&eolm ie ONNECTICUT MUTUAL ANCE COMPAN Capital OVOF «9. csin ss cosas < $2,500,000 ‘This old and reliable Company are prepared to take risks on lives at premiums that will suit all, CALLAN, Agent, LIFE INSUR- FRE. Heer gala 213 F street, Washington City, D. C. History OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE United States, as traced in the writings of Al- exander Hamilton; by John C. Hamilton, volume 1, 50, ‘ker’ i f ited PES par py peng fr ae Uniled States, volumes ror pe of the Dred Scott Case; by Thos. H. Benton, 31. ‘The (uecns of Kngland and their Times; by Fran- jot, Esq. james, "Portraits of my Married Frieads; by Uncle Ben, 1.25. Stories for the Home Circle, 75 Memphis, or Sketohes of the Pub- ligand Private tie ofthe’ Old Exyptians; by Dr, oman, cents. Gray; by Hon, Jeremiah Clemens, #1. Stories, | volume, 75 cents, atone the White Sulphar Springs; by Mary J 74 cents. ‘of Certain English Prisoners, a Christmas Hy 13 sy i ‘Ai Adcount of the wiithsoman Institution: by ahem J. Rheos, 0 cents, al ORES AS POSES Btore, near 13th Star. WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1858. NO. 1,561. Georgetown Advertisements. Vocal and Instrumental Music. SUITABLE FOR PRESENTS. Joux H. Saoot, No. 119 Bri D. C., has received, and offe ood assortment of ay, ‘reet, Goorge- very oheay and ui rt ew Year's pres- ‘ancy and biack Silks, very choap Shaw Te, Scarfs, apd Cloaks Kich worked Coilars and sets . Hem-stitched embroidered and plain linen cam- bric Handkerchiefs Best Paris Kid Gloves, all Nos. ich printed DeLains and Merino Plaids erino Plaids, Union, 25 and Sic. A large lot Del.ainon, 18% aud 250, — Searks, Seinen ed Cravats loves of every kin Silk, white and colored bordered linen cambric ‘landkerchiefs . Children’s Woolen Circulars, Hoods and Gai- t Gents and Boys Scarfs and Comforts ‘lerinos and Silk Vestings, &o, wie Lippi mer other neti articles that woul le for a present. gett 5H. SMOOT. d 18-tf GINE ALES.—We respectfully announce to our friends and the public that we have at Inst suc jed in having @ large quantity of ALES of vari- ous kinds brewed expressly to our order, which we will guarantee to be tie finest and the largest vari- ety that was ever offered in this market. All persons wishing a nice article of Ale can have 1t by apply ing to us for either of the following brands, viz. Kennett, Burton XXX Paie, India Pale, Phil- adelphia and XX. We also have a fine article of Brown stout and X X Porter always on hand. All orders by mail, o: given to ap Re willbe attended to. A NN, Union Bottling Depot, 57 Green street, di7-d seorzetown, D. ORD BYRON’S WORKS, 6 vol: Louton edition, in purple calf bind! Knight’s Pictorial Shakspeare, 9 vo! London, green calf ‘The Stratford Shakspeare, 10 vols., Loudon, in onk cases. | a Cabinet Shekspesre, 12 vols., London, cloth it. "'Pritigh Poets, 4 vols. London, half cai f poss Biographical Dictionary, 12 vols., London, full calf, Roilin’s Ancient History, 2 vols., London, many maps, in haif calf. Hurnet’s Histories, 3 vole., London, halfealt. Dean Swift’s Works, Rosove’s edition, 2 vols., London, half calf, Whewell’s History of the Inductive Sciences, 3 Murray's + octavo, vols., London, fu | calf. Bulwer's Novels, 2) vols., London. gece calf. And many other standard works in fine bindings, ted fr London, b; —— rom London, "y RANCK TAYLOR. LAST WEEK IN WASHINGTON. FICACIOUS CURE FOR CORNS, BUNI ONS, SOFT CORNS, TOE NAILS, Without Cutting or Causing the Slightest Pain— DR. SCHLOSSER, . Surgeon Chiropodist to the principal Sovereigns in urope, takes this opportunity of apprising the indies and gentlemen of Washington and its en- Virons that HE WILL STAY HERR ONLY A FEW Days, and may be consulted in every department of Pesal Sureery, especially in CORNS, BUNIONS, and troublesome TOE-NAILS, of which, however long standing of bad, he guarantees to rfectually and permanentiy care ina few moments, withot the slightest pam or imeonvenience, either during their re orafterwards N. B. Office—224 F street, between lth and ith Streets, near the Treasury wepartment. Office hours from 10 & m. tll lp. m., and 2 till 5 o’elock Pom. Will visit Isdies at heir own residence by giving afew hours’ notice. IL7* The following testimoninis are similar to the thousands in the Doctor's possession: Krom H. M ,the King of Bavaria, Mr. Schlosser has operated ou H, Majesty's feet with great skill, and without least Cert fied by H. Majesty "a mn LER. From H. Imp. Hichness, the Prince Jerome Na- polcon. Mr. Sohlosser’s m'a estrait des corsaree beaucoup adresse et saus la moidre douluer. JEROME NAPOLEON, From William Rice, Proprietor of the Pennsyl- vanian. Mr. Schlosser has extracted t feet which corns from my for many yeurs. he operated im remarkable, and | cheerfully re: vend hum to ail wh: are troubled with corns asthe only person I have ever knowa to perform the operation seentifi- cally and without pain. ’M. RICE, Puilnde! plua, Sept. 23, 1857, From Pierc- Butler, Ese Dr, Seblosser has extreoted a number of corns from my feet with great skill and without pain, PIERCE BUTLER, Phijadelphia, Nov. 9, 1857. From Dr. S, M. Landis, Physician to the City Water Cure Institute qt Philadelphia. Dr. Sch!osser has extracted, without pain or eore- ness, eight very painful corns ina few minutes. would advise my friends and the public genersily to goto Mr. Schlosser and have theinselves relieved of these toe tormentors, S. M. LANDIS, M. D. Thousands of tostimonials from the United States, snd also from Royalty, Nobility, and medical men from Europe can be seen at the Doctor's Ofhoe, 224 F street, between 14th and 5th streets, near the Treasury { epartment. Last Wexk in WasHINGTON. 4 %4-1m L Apres » PLEASE READ. For genuine, reliable F R&S, free from moth, and fresh made, call at STINEMETZ’S, 238 Pa. ave- nue, between 12th and streets, who has re- ceived instructions from New York, to sell the fine assortment now hand, on commission, at less dis- count than heretofore offered. Amovg them will be found the handsomet sets French Sables, half and quarter Capes ever brought to this city, for $10 and $12, Victorines #5. Als; Capes and Cloaks, of superior quality, very cheap. Particular attention is invited to two very large i Capes, worth over $100, each for $75 an E Mink Sable Cape, medinm size, $3 and $35, Link Sable Victorines #14 and $16. Aiso, several seta real iny Sable. Together with Sibe rel, Fitch Marten, Frengh Mink, &c , inall their variety. Im Irmine Opera Cloaks, wary sanduome; Muffs to match, of all kinds, from $2.5) to $30, Every artiele warranted, and if provan As not rep- resented, the money will be refunded. B. H. STINEMET? 236 Pa.ave., bet, J2th and 13th jan next door to Madame Delarue. n T°? THE PUBLIC, Pa OF pergons having advertined for sale ndsor rian § lies an “ UNEXPLOSIVE GA which is no- thing but the well-known “£therial Oui,” therefore I deem it necessary to caution consumers for their safety, that the only genuine article known as “Remtzei’s fon Explosive farming Fiuid,” and is F.STUTZ, at his Depot, cor streets, he being the sole possess- or of the right for selling the same in tne District of Columbia. FR. STUTZ_ 00 21-e03m Wasnincton, December 26, 1857. AVID A. HALL, Esq , having made a ey ance aud general Assignmnest of all his Real aud Personal Estate to the undersigned in trust for cer- tain purposes, all persons having Ce Against the said David A. Hall are requestél to present the same a8 soon as may be convenient at the oflice of one of the Trustees, No. 49 Louisiana avenue; and all persons indebted to the said estate are requested to pay the same without delay. WM. H. PHILIP. HARVEY LINDSLY d2-eotf Trustees. HILDREN’S BOOKS FOR 185%.—The Little / Commodore, Motker’s True Stories, The Won derful Mirror, Richard. the Lion-hearted, Heroes of History, Tales of Sea and Land, Inquisitive Jack, Dick’Boldhero, What to do and how to do it, Niberian Sable Hunter, ‘ Stories alse ‘Tales from the German, Belle and Lilly, or the Golden le, A Mavor’s Nursery Rhymes, tirls, Fairy Tates by the Coun oy and man say pried _— youth of all ages. some of them just from tendon, d 23 TAYLOR. 3 FRANC MYHE ADVENTURES OF A CAT, and a fine Cat, too, colored engravings; London, 187, ‘The Adventures ofa Bear. and great Bear, too. colored engravings; London, 1857. ‘The Adventures of 8 Dog, and a good Dog, too, colored engravings; London, 1857. The Little Pilgrim, by Alfred Crowquil, beauti- fully strated; London, 1857. Fairy Gold. transisted from the French, many 1l- lustrations: London, 1857. Talos and Fairy Stories, translated from the Ger- mBekelfords stay for the Y illustra ford, & stor; 6 a ms nga alabama ro ayant ° % FRANCK TAYLOR. IBLES AND PRAYER BOOKS, in variety, bound in velvet, fine calf, and 1 Soe gg Meare with ciaepe and illustrations, French Portfolios. fag Penglish Freneh . Gold zk fa itions.in fi bin Joge. Of Blush mail avnerienn standard authors m Poetry . renoh, Enelieh and for youth of Soocrne Here Beck arts sn sich RA Le aa-timeiireranaetnme WLAND'S MACASS8AR OIL, at GIBBS’S RR Wearaitte, near fous siseote pian tion . With many ‘other new and Americana, for youths WEBER'S Creresratk cor LLon BAND take pleasure inannonneing to the public that were prepared to furmeh first class PAR- TIES and BALLS with MUSIC for the com Ing season. ‘he latest and most fashionable Quadrilles, Wa izes, Volkas, Schottishes, Gallo; lazurkas, and Redowas have been rehearsed, aiso the original Lancer’s Quadrilies, which are performed by this Band only, with great success. Orders left at toe music store of Mr. Metzerott, or at Mr. Gautier’s Confectionery, also, at iL. Weber's residence, No. 589 Seventh street, hetween G and 1,(Navy Yard,) will meet with prompt atten- tien. LOUIS WERER, Leader. 41m MUSICAL CAR Mr. GEORGE M. ARTH, Brase and String Band, begs leavetoannounce to hie tnends of Washington, Georgetown. and Alexandria, that he is now furnish MUSIC for Balls, Private Soirees. &o. From ene to any number of Musicians to ve had at the shortest notice. Dre ean be leftat the Musical Depots of John F. Ellisor W.G. Metzerott, or at his residence, corner 6th and G streets, Navy Yard. 00 2)-8in* D. leader of Arth’s Rarer ries, Parades, THE WEEKLY STAR. Ci ‘in adeance. i eres = eT IL7~ Postmasters who act ss agents will be allowed & commission of 2 cent. eh ———____ D* R. FINLEY HUNT, DENTIS Cs No. 310 1 Will porto sa ail ageretion tae ie profession at his old established as above. d 19-tf TH IMPROVED SETS OF TEETA. . LOOMIS, M. D.. the inventor and patentee of mi how # Mineral Plate Teeth,” have oceasfully introduced his improvement in Tipel eet wwaehintons ee nm As! B ispfis iinprovement for Sets of Teeth consiate ohief- by Se eek 0 ont of Sot one preoe of material, and at indestructible mineral. No * they sre therefore free bes fi pe AP, part tx to beooiue fil a jichter, stronger, less ciamsy, fur more durabie.and natural in heir n ance. | will give a reward o Gao Thoumnd ince to Ci one Ww evil presece . ja lng Wer! art to ua mine im purity, . ai uralality, artistic ‘excellence or 8ny other regussi! ty. “Ail work responeibiy warranted. a avenue, betwoon 1ith and 12th eirests. ap is-ly i Dancing. paNrcine ACADEMY. Mr. T_ FP. GASZYNSKI and DAUGHTER have thre honor te announce to the Ladies and Gen- tlemen of Wasiungton and Georgetown that he | re-open his Classes for Dancing in Washington ou Friday, tho 9th of October, at ‘Temperance Hal!, k: street, for Misses nnd M from 3 o'clock p. m.; for Ladies and Gen’ from7 o'clock p.m. Georgetown—on Wedne: the 7th of October, at Miss Harrover’s Ladies Se: ine from igh goose Pp. on snaahi sein For terina and particulars application can le et Mr. G. 8 residence, 407 £ street, between Wh and Mth streets, se ihm TTIONS. in hae tiedings, of Pyren x kK Campbeil, Pope, Bur on, Stnkapenre, Bryant, Halleck, Longieile ran con, Cowper, Thomeon, Youne, Akenside, Rocers. Gay. 1 Shelley. Southey Moott, He By and many other store of the unde self direct from 1 ful silustratie with beant: FRANCK TAYLOR, Ss IMPROVE YOUR BV ES. SSTRENGTHEN and # t them, ty the Parte VOOLESON, w Surope with . manufroture of a coud fonnsy mproved SPECTACLAS ed s among which are the EK CONCAVE and 6 DOUBLE FOCUS aud DOUBL BRAZILIAN PEBBLES. C m, BoE Of L = which are warranted to improve any EY F with weakness, cataract or tending to SHORT-SIGHTEDNESS. Persons who are compelled tu une gineses,or those now pang them, will be suited at firetsight. Those wonderfu ae, DOUBLE-POLISHED VENEZUELIAN CRYSPAL ROCK have received the highest recommendation: th World’s Fair,at Paris, through their producing & clearness and easiness of vision heretofore unknown inany other improvements. Also. all styles of OPERA, SPY. and MAGNI- FYING GLAS , Compre se Microscopes are for sale at his store, corner o! hth street and Peansylvania avenue,or Eighth street No. 491, be- tween ) strect and Pa. avenue. sa not wiiscake the corner of Oth street. rices Very rex the sameas at his estab- lishinest in Rurope. notf BAceace S OF FICE > 34D Street, Adjoining The Strtes Printing Office. The subscriber, Bagzage Agent for Baltimore and Omo and Weshingtor Branch Rauiroad, has opened an office, at the nbove place, for the accom- wiodation of the public, where orders can be left tor the uxe of Wagons to convey Baggoce or Packages to and from Raiiroad Depot, Steamboats, &c.. or for removal Lo any point in this City or Georgetown. Office open from 7 o'clock a. m. to 10 o’clock daily, except Sunday, 7 to 10 o'clock a. m JOHN M. McCLINTUCK, zgace Arent Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. N. B.—Persous comming to Washington or going to Baltimore, not bavine made up their minds where they will stop, by givinz up their checks to my agents on th cars, willl have them baggage taken office, orat Baltimore of Sharp street, and noextra charge. ee, No.1! dio . in fine bindings, vigni, Duos, Rabe: piteequien. La B: au, Chateaubriand, Balzac, Marmier, Bossuet, Thierry, Rochefoucaild neille, Seribe, Regnard, Gu:zot, n- strelet, Buchon, Moliere. Roch, Barthlemy, an other standard French authors. imported by d 28 FRANCK TAYLOR. ULPE? SR FEMALE INSTITUTE. , penal This School, located at Culpeper Court House, Va., wil! coma:snoe its first session the first Monday in Febuary, i858. ‘Terme, por session of five months, payab’e half in advanes : Board, (in private families fuel, lights, and washing... Tuition in common English Branche: acl, Delavigne it Pierre, Rous If preferred,) including J WILLIAM BA For Circulars, with other partic &o., address either of the Princ:pils d7-iawtFebi i gh NEY BUOT AND SHOE STORE The subscriber respectfi uy informs frends and the public generaily th: e has remoy ed his BOOT ANDSHOE ESTABLISH MENT to No. 3% Pennsylvania avenne. south side, and pine doors east of hix former place of business, where may be found a ver; tal and seiect assortment of BOOTS, 8! aud GAITERS, for | adies, Gentlemen and C dren, of his own manufacture; which wi'i, 1m quality of material avd workmanship. compare favorabiy with tiose of the best establshments. All goods made by or bought of the subscriber may be relied upon as being, in all cases, exact-y as represented, to which he would most respectfully call the attention of those in want of good articles. The subscriber takes tnis opportunity of return- ing his sincere thanks to h riends and the public in senoral for the very liberal patronage given bin for the past five years; and promise, in return for the same and for that which may hereafter be civer him, renewed efforts to give that satisfaction which is so much desired in our business. J. R. MORGAN, 3S Pa. avenue, d 30-eolm* south side, bet. 9th and ifth sts, ONGFELLOW’S POETICAL WORKS 4 London copy, with one hundred designs, by Gil- bert, Dabziel and others, finely bound. T YSON’S POEMS, London eopy, numer- trated ard finely bound. FFECTIONS. SELECTED FROM aries Mackay. one volume, smal! ely bound, with 100 eugrav- ings. BRYANT’S POEMS, smal! quarto, 71 engray- ings, finely bound. i LALLA ROOKH, small quarto, finely illus- trated and bound. BRACEBRIIL HALL, small quarto, nume- ous engravings and finely bound And fine editions of most other E:nglésh and Ame- rican writers, in Poetry and Prose, some beautifu' ly illustrated. others richly bound, may be found atthe bookstore of the undersigned, mostly imported by himseif direct from London. : j FRANCK TAYLOR. jan4 A SPECIAL CAR D.—To all persons indobted to to us in open acconnts or otherwise sre res) fully notified that their bills wi!l be made off and and presented by Ist Janua id as we design mak- ing # chance in our business, we earnestly request that they will come forward, clone their accounts ve exshor notes at short dates in settlement by the 10t Keni rt) x1 _ We hope in view of the present financin! condi- tion of the entire country, and our intention fo make A change 2 basiness, __ a = the ¢ a t fe 5 necessity of ur request For eramet agrestis. d -Wteod 523 7th st.,3 doors from Pa. ay. T 2 CARRIAGES. : HE Subsertber having made additions to his Fa 'y. making it now one of the largest int a District, i ax hi mapitins, fer al kinds of CAR- HIAGES nnd LIGHT WAGONS ctonot be paxsed,and from his jong experience in the bu ness, he hopes to give general satisfzation. All kinds of Carriages and Light Wagons kept on ’ “ai REPAIRS neatly done,and all orders prompt- y 5 ‘ Second-hand Carriages taken in exchance for ne “ANDREW Dover 10-06 corner of l4th and Fata. Carp PLATE ENGRAVING, AND PRINT- VISITING. INVITATION u it G. INVITATION, AND BUSINESS i ved in e' style. CARD PLATES printed te the best manner-acd 8) ie VISITING AND INVITATION CAR ant cauenlion surface, furmixhed xt the . we BAYLS No. 278, Fs. ave. bet. Lith aud 12th ete. date fF intel net ADIOS TUCK, and all sorts of COMBS, a L GIBBS’ Hair Srore, Year lati nt, Aid st hie Swles Room. nd w plarn lowest ‘ards’ hotel. = © Sn HES, Me PORTEMON- FINS uik ce Gases, Curar anon, &o., a very Oo PON SLAUGHLIN’S, 20 Pa, avenye, PPENTISTRY, DES R. STEPHEN BAILY, Opricg No, 199 PENN LVANiA AVENDB, Taree doors from itth Street. Ox. BAILY bers loeve to inform the pubhiethathe can he seen atall houra,at his oflice, jooated as abov: He feeis arsured that on experience vf practice. witb the larce number of patient: variety of difhcult cases that be has t ly. will enable him to surmount fie or otherwise, relating to the Teeth own experience cophirming the opimen of — mea eminent tn the profession, and espeom:!y Drs. Harris fod J. and E. Parmiy, has led him, long since, todis- ard all merew preparations for fill omayeige al) Enameis, Gutta che. India Rubber co ments for the constrection of Cont s G Teeth, and that Porcelian, mounted on Gold P; the only reiinble substance that can be worn m the ively shown by the last ters tnmaelf from bis and practice m Woe is Anown te bes nwinerous friends and patrons, he bege leave to refer them to the following TESTIMONIALS: From the inte Restor of the Church of Epiphany of ne Ct Dr. Strrnen Batty: Deas Sir—t desire to expross my esteem for you pecoounis, and my confidence in e cpuniens exeouted you ae a superior dentist for me bave been highly " you reorive the patrouage from my fri the public that your skill sowed deserves. ts oure tral Washington, Aug, 2%, 1256. aw. FREfor, Fron one of the oitest firms in Baltimore, Mesers, ie . Cotman & Co, Hav)ng om ir. Stephen Baily, Surgeon Den- ust, of Ws Ngton city, to exeente for me n- portant and joult paece of work, which he to ‘ faction, and im view of the ot iba ment tntaiaanel members of ihe Bera Colege of Baltrmore, Iniled, after repeated trials, to perform the exme work sstisfrotorily, it ote igh estimation of is profess:cnni skal 10 r " faltimore, Jaa. i2, 1, HAR MANN BOGGS. Extract from note received from the late Hon, Joha U.S. Senarz, Aug. 18, 1886, ‘The tenth you madi or me work admirchiy: woth- —— » Ver FON". CLAYTON. P. self, and the Work ba® aj! stood well ten years. ROBERT f. of the Va. Conf, of the M. hureh April 19. 1856. We, the und |, having had Ourselves of the Lee eau of Dr. Barges pane this =a. on 10Ns On OW pressure in expressing our adwurstion of his artistic aku!, as well os of the uniformly satisfactory mahner in ch he performs the most delioate and difficult Sermseed hum te the couklcnoe and parroangs of fhe 1 publce.cf which ‘¢ consider him eminently worthy. Tromas U. ¥ oe ge tect U. 8. a ire Washington, . 0% ‘Washington, ; nC, Leas mines De. om -RNOIS' HOTEL, between 17th and 18th streets, \V ASHING TON establishment ts ne the most — apartments, ji Th “Bar is supplied with the choicest of Wines and Liquors. m. yori a eit P Game and other delicacies in senson. Hot snd Cold Lunch from 1 o'clock a. Rm. W M. F_BAYLY, Whotesale'and Retril Dealerin FANCY AND STAPLE STATIONERY, ° 2 i Pa. are Offers to the pa at reduced prices, a full and coniplete assortment of-- phim — J joe P le “nglish and American Note * French Enameled and Bristol Board Writing Cards Wedding and Bosiness Envelo; Extra fino Knives. Scissors, Razors, Fancy and Pinin Biayine Cacds. ee Rh neg Cheas Men, Chegker ames. Gold Pens, Percils, ! Cases, &o., &c. dat [Intel.roét] QTOr THAT RATTLING. » 1 8m now prepared to put on “ Chapman's Elastio Anti-Rattling Shaft Fastener,” # eure, remedy for the rat ling of (he shaft-chps' of Corringes and \‘agons, which can put on at a emall ex) epse. Call and exvmine st my Factory. where 1 hs certificates from the lerding Coschumkers m tie ANDREW J, JOYCE, corner lath ard F sts " 2 SECRET INFIRMITIES OF YOUTH La ND MARR Just Published, Gratic, the 3th Thousond, A few wor's of the Kational Treatment, wit Medici : mature Decay of the System, tency, and Impediments to Marriace generally, by B. Dt LANEY.M. D. The important fret that the many al od plaints. originating inthe impradence and sel) of youth, may he easily removed without Medic 16 1 this smali tract. entirely new and hi adopted by the sutle which every one 18 eontbled to cnre Himself perfec and et the least poxmble cost, thereby avoiding ell the advertired rostrums of the day. Sent te cny address, gratis aud post free, in a et envelope, by mph DE LANES nccessful treatment expnined, eoms-Akwtf 17 Lispenard street, New ¥ ALE AND PORTER, ants and visitors of the 1 beg to inform the inty erties of hi mona D.C., thy it. ep on bi B stock shout PORT, otured here entirely from Malt and Hops, ted free from all injurions maredients, put up tm casks of various sizes, suitable for Hot-is, Restaurants, Boariing-houses and private families. delivered by my own «rays, in @ny part of the above citier, at the Brewery prices. Orders received by post will be attended to the day following. Iso, Maltand Hops for sale. Brewery and Ma'thouse corner of K and 27th ets., Washington city, D.C. dl4 2m JOSEPH DAVISON. FOR CHRISTMAS PRES ‘TS. Also, Melodeors, Violins, Guitars, Flutes, Accordeons. Tamborines, &c.. &c.. aile for substantia! holiday gifts. : JOHN F. ELLIS, Piano and Music Store, 3% Pa. avenue, between Sth and ith streets. aa FUUYE EDITIONS 15 Fine Bindings Hume, Haliam, Macsulay Tying, cee Bildnanin eae Sth” Meesrtne Misha, if uth, wil th. Mackintosh. Burnet, Ranke, Milton Whewell; ad qt ° rose wri! - fooksare ofthe undersigned, mostly imported di- rt Samana teat FRANCK TAYLOR. | i SOS FOR SALE OR RENT — eth exch; one do, B75; two 4 $100 ench: two do. $12 each: addition ton invce Book of Bosten REPARATION TAYLOR & MAURY announce the completion aul of Gibbon, F of their arrang: its for the a ching BeRROn: Steck includes a careful sdlectinn pong coats iNustrat ited Standard other eine rood | mn Ce = | bindings; "7, unpreocd=n'- iets of Engli A le Rewk sn 8 chovoe eer iment of hibles and Pray er Fs (in the newest styles) ys ion, Writh Jok stands. 4 ¢, to which they re- invite Oh ae Bt. . ane RLORe AURY'S Béokeiore, NEW, MUSIC recerved soni to and