Evening Star Newspaper, February 20, 1858, Page 1

er " THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED SVERY AFTERNOON, (@UNDAY EXCEPTED;) AZ THE STARK BUILDINGS, Corner of Pa. avenus and Eleventh strest, By W. D. WALLACE. Papers served in packages by carriers at $48 year, or 37 cante per month. To mail subscribers the sub- Seription price is $3.0 8 your, in advance; $2 for six months; 1 for three months; and for jess than three months at the rate of 12 centea week. Single copies, one cent; ia wrappers, two cents. ADVERTISEMENTS (of eight lines to the square) neerted three times for $1; every other day or semi-week!y, 25 per cent. advance; once s week; 50 vance, LEMONFINGERS. Five years ago, I was telegraph clerk at New- stone Station. {I had a week of day duty, and a week of night duty, alternately. Christmas eve had rolled round, of all nights in the year, and there I found myself cooped up in the little office; two t staring instruments in front of me, a flaring gaslight overhead, a well-heaped grate by my side; not forgetting a three volume novel to assist me in wiling away the long dark ~The nigh mesuages at N ‘he night at Newstone were never very part re were rarely any for p: vate people; they referred, mostly, to the busi- ness of the railway company. That evening I felt very low-spirited. It went against the Ee to work on Christmas eve, when every- ly else seeming to be keeping holiday, and enjoying themselves. Carry and I had been angiged about two years; and for any prospect of Leni we might be engaged twenty years longer. r. Lancaster, Carry’s father, was a tradesman in « good way of business, and na- turally refused to let bisdaughter marry a fel- low who was getting only seventy pounds a year. He several times advised Carry to give me up, but, as she would not do that, he con- tented himself with forbidding me the house; trusting to time and distance - for they lived several miles from Newstone—to aid his cause. I knew that Mr. Lancaster always invited a number of young people to his house on Christ- mas eve, and | pictured them there, dancing; Carry flitting about in her white muslin dress, with the riband round her waist that I gave her only a month before. Would any thought of my miserable self evereross ber mind, as she moved among the gay company? Perhaps my detested rival, Brinks the draper, might be even dancing with her, and pressing her waist with his arm at that very moment. Though not cana to be borne; so away I went on the platform for change of scene. A clear, starlight night, with a keen breeze that whistled shrill and dry through the tele- staph wires above my head, and brought tomy ear the faint sounds, made soft and sweet by distance, of the Christmas w: L flitting like fireflies among the wag station-yard; hoarse uncouth shouts of men, and wild shrieks from distracted locomotives that seemed tearing madly up and down, mere- ly to keep themselves in a glow on such par- treular to do. So into the office again, with nutnbed fingers, glad of such a haven. Le! long dark hours sped slowly; when I was ed by the quick tinkle of the electric-bell. A-Privaie message : Mr. Korf, Ironville, to Mr. Darke, 39 High street, Newstone.—Lemonfingers starts by the mail to-night. All Chone. Take care of the blaok dwarf.” I was accustomed to queer mesanges, but this was the oddest I had seen. I spelled it over twice to see that I had got it down correctly; then copied it out on one of the printed forms; signed it; entered at the foot the time I had re- ceived it—three, forty-five—and placed it in an envelope. Number thirty-nine, High street, was the residence of Mr. Breem the tailor, and was only five minutes’ walk from the station. Mr. Breem generally had apartments to let, and Mr. Darke was fae alodger. Having locked the of- five-door, I proceeded at a rapid trot towards Mr. Breem’s. Iconcluded that Mr. Darke was a showman, and that somebody was sending him a dwarf—perhaps a giant also—but cer- tainly a dwarf, to put in his caravan. There wasa —— the second floor of number thirty- nine. Mr. Darke waiting, expectant of a message? It looked like it. Igave 2 loud knock, and atepped back to note the effect. The light in the second floor was not moved, but the window was opened, a head popped out and a gruff voice demanded : “* Who's there ?"’ “* Does Mr. Darke live here?” < beg do you want to know?” «I’ve gota telegraphic message for him. = Ugh All rig! on Wait ppasenkrr A very gruff voice, certainly. Next moment the door was opened, as fur as the chain would admit, and a great musoular hand was thrust out. * Hand it here,”’ said Mr. Darke. Accord ngly I ope the note. in his band. ut, till I see whether any answer's required.” in a minute or two the window was again opened, “‘ No answer,’’ and the casoment was slammed down. With the exception of his voice, I had no more idea of Mr. Darke when I left number thirty-nine, than I had when I went. I had merely seen the outline of his head when he looked out of the window. Whether he was a young manor an old man, a fair man or adark man, I was cqually at 4 loss to know. Tronville is thirty-five miles from Newstone. The mail train rans the distance in rather under an hour, ani reaches the latter place at half-past five. As the clock pointed to half- past five, I set off for a stroll up the platform, determined that ifany dwarf or giant, or other strange monster, arrived by the train, it should not depart unseen by me. I half expected to see Mr. Darke waiting for the train; but he waa not to be seen. True to its time, the train crawled slowly into the station; and, in another moment, the platform was flooded with those strangely attired individuals whose business or | ans induces them to fy by night. No warf, no giant, nor other strange monster. Only one passenger for Newstone; all the others booked through, as was evident from theirfran- tic struggles to find their seats the moment the bell clashed out its warning note. And this @ne passenger”? A slim gentleman, stylish), dressed vung, without whiske: ut with stongfeir moustache, which he was fond of stroking with h ay gloved thumb and finger. He ighted jauntily from a first class carriage, smiled amiably on the porter, who touched his cap, took up his small black port- manteau, fe one hurried anxious glance round, broke into a smile again, swaggered slowly down the platform, and pushing through the heary folding doors, emerged into the street. Some sweil from London come to spend Christ- mas with his friends. { said to myself. But where oan he be gei this time in the morn- ing? None of the inns will be open for above an hour. Without waiting to consider whether it was sey. business of mine, I pushed through the folding-doors after the traveler. He was walk- ing slowly across the little square in front of the station, looking from side to side as if not naan. Dre pes road totake. Suddenly adark figure glided out from some projection, and ad- vanced towards him. | could hear the mur- mur of afew words. Then, the stranger took the portmanteau from the traveler's hand, and they went on pencther at a rapid pace into the tow All this I saw by the light of the sta- tion-lamps. When the two figures beyond their influence and out of view in the denser darkness beyond, impelled by a vague feeling of curiosity, i drew wy coateloser round me, and set off after them at a stealth: Ne, taking the darker side of the square as cme I had not farto follow. They into High T thirty-nine. street, and stood opposite num A moment more aad they both inside the bouse, and the door was shut; another moment and [ saw the light shining from Mr. Darke's room in the second floor front: Having no expectation of seeing anything more, [ turned ik to the office, and there, bending over a jovial fire, fell gradually intoa doze, in which Mr. Darke, the traveler, Carry. # black dwarf, aud Binks the draper, all mingled in a fantastic drama, revolving end fear in my weary brain. What had a tele- graphic message to do with the handsome traveler? J sleepily kept asking myself, at in- tervals of a few minutes, but without troubling myself to find an answer. Suddenly, a new light burst upon me. [started up, thoroughly awake; aud, touring opeu the despatch-book, read over again the first part of the message : * Lemonfiogers starts by the wil to-night.’” Well what has that todo with the haudsome @raveler? Why, this: don’t the traveler wear nid wasn’t the ouiade aco of the of Anger VOL. XI. of the right-hand glove burst open! This I had noticed as he stroked his moustache. But, even supposing the traveler to be the Lemon- fingers , What about the black dwarf? He was alone. Alone? Yes:—but, had he not with him a small black portmanteau, of which he seemed to take partioular care, re- fusing to let the porter so much as take it out of the carri for him? A theory ingenious, but improbable, | remarked to myself, as I put out a and drew up the blind, to admit the struggling day. My duty was over at eight o’clook. The London train was about to start as I went up the platform on my way home. Passing a | goo of people standing near a carriage door, was suddenly startled by a sem 9 tuff voice exclaiming to some one: “ We s! all be off in half a minute more.”’ ‘I would pick that yoice from a thousand as Mr. Darke’s'” I ex- claimed under my breath, as | glanced quick- ly round. The group had dispersed, except two persons,a man and # woman, who were pevewr ing to take their places in the trai @ peraon whom I took for Mr. Darke was bulky middle-aged man, dressed in a good suit of black clothes. He had black hair, and thick black eyebrows; his whiskers were black, meet- ing full and bushy under his ehin; his face was pale, and marked by the small-pox, and his eyes were black, bold, and cunning; altogether a fierce follow, whom it would be unwise to en- rage. His sara pose face L could not see it being concealed by a thick veil; but, jud, ing from her figure, she could not be much above twenty years old. She was well, but rathor conspicuously attired; having over her silk dress a voluminous scarlet shawl, comfortable looking enough, certainly, on a cold Christmas morning. Butsee! As I live, she has got on the very pair of lemon-colored gloves that were worn by the young dandy who arrived by the night mail; the same pair of gloves without doubt, having the outside seam of the first fin- ger of the right hand a little torn. There, too, is the ideutical little black portmanteau, care- fully carried, this time, by Mr. Darke himself. What can it all. mean? Under ordinary circumstances I should have at once gone to bed and slept till two or three o'clock in the afternoon; but, on Christmas day, such a proceeding was not to be thought of. So, having breakfasted, I put on my Sunday suit, and left howe with the intention of taking a La stroll into the country. Before setting out, I went to the station to see if I could not induce a certain friend to accompany me; when whom should I meet on the platform but Mr. Choop, the chief constable of Newstone. Mr. Choop is a small, wiry active lookin, man, with a sauntering and nogligout air, as it he were in want of something todo. Mr. Choop has a smiling, open countenance; he wears his hat very much at the back of his head, and fonerally displays an ample amount of shirt m; seeming, in his quiet way, to invite the confidence of every one. But, tell him some- thing that interests him; excite him; bring him out of the passive into the active nd you will see his eyes become keen and pi ing, his features sharpen, and his tecth glisten. ie looks at such a moment, as dangerous and mischievous as a tiger-cat crouching for a Spring. Mr. Choop is a distant relative of mine by marriage, and was aware of the state of my affections. He wagin the passive mood, when I encountered him on the platform, and looked the most amiable and artless of men. ‘How are you this morning ?’’ he said as we shook hands. ‘And how is Carry? Have the old man and you made matters up yet?” I shook my head disconsolately. “Well, faint heart you know,” he added, with asmile ‘‘ What brings me down here? Business, to besure. The fact is,” mysterious- ly taking me by the button, “there was a daring burglary committed last night at Iron- ville. and property to a large amount was stolen. From information I received half-an- hour ago by telegraph, I have reason to believe that one of the accomplices, having in his pos- fession a considerable part of the stolen proper- ty, arrived here early this morning by the mail train. A slender young man, fashionably dressed, light flaxen moustache; wearing a pair of lemon-colored kid gloves, and carrying a emall black portmanteau.”’ 5 Mr Darke’s friend, by Jupiter heed “Eb, what do you mean?” asked Choop, sharply, with his eager ferret look thatchanged him at ence into another man. Three minutes sufficed to put him in possession of all I knew. Mr. Choop gave an almost imperceptible jerk of the thumb, and a tall ungainly looking man, having the appearance of a farm laborer in his best clothes, lounged up; id I recognized Timothy, Mr. Choop’s confidential subordinate. [To BE contTixuED.] SHIP-RAISING AT SEBASTUPOL. A correspondent, writing from Scbastopol under date of November 5, says : “ We had a terrible excitement on board one day last week. One of the divers, (Harria, the English marine spoken of before,) a first-rate fellow, and bold as a lion, goes down examining the outside of tho ship on which they are at work. He had been forward and was going aft, along the bottom, in sixty feet of water, when he suddenly signaled for more air, and, though the pressure was instantly increased, two more signals for ‘air,’ and ‘ to come up’ followed in rapid succession, and then ceased all reply to signals given. Thinking the fault was in the air-pump, the § was increased until a pipe bursting near the engine showed that the bias was foul. Then shouted to the other party in arow-boat atalittle distance to come to the rescue, that diver was brought up by his tend- ers, and they commenced rowing jor the steam- er. Meanwhile, poor Harris made no more re- sponse to the anxious signaling of his tenders, and they had tried in vain to haul bim up; the life-line was also foul. The pump was kept siowly in motion, but no bubbles came up from the water, und we knew that no air was reach ing him. The row-boat was coming as fast as possible, but { thought it never would arrive. At last they came alongside. The diver’s hel- met was closed, strong hands worked rapidly and silently, and in an instant he was lowered out of sight, thé hose of his suffocating compan- ion in his hand. There was an interval of two or three minutes of fearful suspense, in which no word was spoken by any of the score of men gathered there, save one whisper. ‘It must be too late.” Suddenly a second column of rising air-bubbles appeared. ‘The hose is cleared — he has air,’ several voices spoke rly. ‘* Then followed the signal for rising, and up they eame—poor Harris all stark and motion- less. *Stop the pump, he is dead,’ aaid one, unscrewing the eye-glass through which he saw the ghastly countenance and frothy lips. But the cold air striking his livid face, the ey half opened and closed again. ‘ He is alive! they all cried joyfully, and removing the un- sightly helmet aud dashing water on his head and breast, he oe. to breathe per- ceptibly, and an r’s diligent rubbing from as many s rong and willing hands as could get around him, he began tocome tocon- sciousness. He suffered great pain for hours in the head und breast, but is now altogether recovered, and diving as usual.”’ Avotner Kentucky MurpeR—AN ATTEMPT at Ruscug.—We learn from the Mt. Sterling Whig that ‘a great deal of excitement exists at the present time in Johnson county. It ap- pears that one of several of the Ward family, which is a very large and extensive one, killed a man. One of the Wards was arrested and placed in jail, when, a oort time afterwards, a party of seventeen, composed of the Wards and their friends, attacked the jail and attempted to rescue the prisoner. The people now gath- ered from ali quarters and drove back the res cuers, and in the melee killed one of the Wards. The jril has since been barricaded, and is guarded night and day, as another assault is anticipated by a large force. Our information is up to Rotentnrs si00t. see we bare not heard anything. next news we anticipate to hear of more bjoody work," —Lowsyille Journal, Special Notices. Drsrersia anv Fits,—Dr. Tracy Delorme, great curer of Consumptien, was for several years so badly afflicted by dyspepsia that for a partof the time he was confined to his bed. He was eventually cured by & prescription furnished him bys young aiurvoyant girl. This preseription, given by a mere shild while in a state of trance, has oured everybody who has taken it, never having failed once. itis equally as sure in cases of fits as of dyspepsia, The ingredients may be foundinany drug store. I will send this valuable prescription to any petaon on the receipt of one postage stamp te pay postage. Address Dr. Tracy DsLorms, New York Post Office. igs jan 28-2m* 1 AM IN PossEssion of some valuable certificates in favor of the Consumption Destroyer; also of its efficacy in relieving bronchial disease attended with severe cough. TheSyrup ig pleasant and safe, and isfoomposed of roots and herbs prooured from the Blue Ridge; it se no common article. They are nicely enveloped iu 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. Stott’s; the Syrap is at several other places on Pennsylvania avenue, as well as Georgetown, at Mr. Newman's on Bridge street. In Alexandria at Ledbetter’s. In Baltumore, at Hance’s, 106 Balti- more street, #3 dt-tf Srgciat Notics.—For Perfumed Breath, White Teeth, and Beautiful Complexion, use “ Balm of 1,000 Gowers.” For dressing Ladies’ hair use “ Woodland Cream,” a mew poinade ; it causes gen- tlemen’s hnir to ourl beautifully. Price 5 cents each. W. P. Fetrivex & Co., Proprietors, New York. Wholesale and Retail Agents for Washington, Taxtorn & Maury, Booksellers, between 9th and 10th st.. Pa. avenue. ni? WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1858. Pianos, &c. GON MEDAL PREMIUI vo FORTES. WILLIAM | a A Krane, GaxkuLE i vartner apnea NU POPRER a Sree ee reeeee em noo just opened e anew Sales Room st tumore street, Sotwacn Clarion and it eae premises ly occupied by Air ery AS & music store, where ine will gonstantly on a large assortment of plain py finish grand and square Piano Fortes: octave, some ben bi iisy-bonredas louble reticy Ve, wi able key -| able and stops to ai ware ext nalvel — od in the facture of Our Pianos were awarded the highest ar ‘gold medal) at the Fairs of the Maryland Institute 'O successive years—October, 1855, and 1856—in op- peice to fou and eighteen pianos from some of the makers from New York, Boston and Bal- tumore, © wore alsoawarded the frat premiumat the Industrial Exhibition held in Riohmond, Vi ir- 4, 1855 and 185%. ‘They have also been # ed he Exbost premium (silver medal) at the Metro- po:tan Mechanics’ Fair for i857. J ition to this we are in possession of testimo er the most distinguished professors and aemateare in the country, which Seen at our warercoms, speaking for themselves and others of the higi appreciation in which our instruments are ty pa held. All ments are guaranteed for of exchange is granted wi from the day of sale if the ine! ire satisfaction. Whol dealers will find it to their advantage can be to ive uaa call bel ip peponanieg. changed, hii iy ned. marieiy WM. KNABE & CO. 1VE MORE OF RAVEN, BACON & CO/’8 superior P1 ANOS, just arrived at the, Warerooma of W. G. METZEROTT. * Second hand Pianos for sale cheap. n20-tf Dancing. PASHIONABLE DANCING. PROF. H. W. MUNDER respectfully announces to his friends and the public generally, that his last quarter will commence on Tuesday afternoon, Feb, 2d, 1853. All those who desire to be prepared for the exhibition are earnestly’ solicited to join as svon a8 possible, as the arrange- ment of Fancy Dances will take place 1nmediate! ty The programme for this season will be entirely new, and far excel any ever offered to the public. Parents who desire to see their children easy and “losing in their carriage, should not fail to enter them very soon. Gentiemen’s Classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 96 usual, from 74 until 936 o’clock. jan t pancine ACADEMY. Mr. T F. GASZYNSKI and DAUGHTER have the honor to announce to the Ladies and Gen- tlemen of Washington and Georgetown that he will re-open his Classes for Dani Washington on Friday, the 9th of Oct: Temperance Hall, E street, for Misses from 3 o’elock p. m.; for Ladies and from 7 o’olock p.m. Georgetown—on Weduesday, the 7th of October, at Miss Harrover’s Ladies Sem- nary, from 3 o'clock p. m. 5 For terms and partion larg application can be made at Mr. G.’s residence, 407 E street, between Ith-and 10th street ne i2 Dentistry, &c. R.R.F Y HUNT, D FINLEY HUNT: ) » yrist, a Will per yeaa a sates vente, arene. irs Potecnan at his'old eatablished office, ts THE IMPROVED SETS OF TEETH. M. LOOMIS, M. D., the inventor and patentee of “Loomis’ Mineral Plate Teeth,” having successfully introduced his improvement in| Various cities, now permanently estab- lished himself in Washington. : This improvement for Sets of Teeth consists chief- a making & set of but one piece of material, and t indestructible mineral. No metal is used in their construetion, and they are therefore free from Ivanio action and metalic taste. ‘There are no ints to become filled with moisture or particies of food, henes they are pure and clean. They a lighter, stronger, less clumsy, far more durable, an ural in their appearance. 1 will Bee a reward o ne Thousand inrs toany one wi mmilar work of art to equal mine in purity, beauty, San uty, artistic excellence or any other requisi| quality. All work responsibly warranted. peda ‘avenue, Between 1ith and 13th streets. op 0 will produce a IANOS—VERY CHEAP.—I have now in store the following gr<at bares A very superior Piano of » Davis &, Co.,7 ootaves, fine rosewood; original price} 0. Ithas been rented out in a careful mil will be sold for $300. mular no, same makers, 6}¢ octaves; ; will he sold for $225. ¢ resily bargains; we warrant and as willingly as wo do our new ones. guarantee the N All personsin want ofa good reliable Piano are so hioited to oil and see these instruments. A'so,a@ Second-hand Piano, which we have ac cepted in part payment fora new one, for $15); oue ne for $15; and oae fur $10. : always tho largest stock of Pianos in this city; therefore call at No. 206 Pa. av., between 9th and 10th streets. ee fed JOHN F. ELLIS, ENTISTRY. ae a: | 0. i) be Thres doors from lath Street, Dx. BAILY begs leave to inform the public that he be seen atall house, at his office, located as above, 'e feeis assured that an experience of fifteen ae practice, with the large number of patients. greal riety of difficult cases that he has tr success- Tally, will enable him to surmount any dificuity, ‘Bol io or otherwise, relating to the Teeth. 18 erience copfirming the opinion of many mep nent in the profession, and especially Dre. Harris ond t- ‘ E. Parmly, a him, fons sinst, todie- car mercu: re} 10ns il ‘el so ali Enamels, Gutta Beroha, India, Rubber, Ce- for the oonstruction of Continuous Gum ‘oreelian, mounted on Gold Plate, is the only r ie substance that oan be worn in the mouth, a8 was most conclusively shown by the last Dental Convention. mself from long 5 in Washington, he is favorably fe and patrons, he begs American Although he fiat! dence end eeanon ae TESTI NIALS: From the late Rooter ofthe Churoh of Epiphany of is 5 Dr. BrergRn Bait: ‘Dear ir—1 desire toexpress my esteem for you peri and my confidence in ou &8 & superior dentist. he operations executed lor me have ey highly: very seven bese an ed ive the FO! e my fri ‘Ours vi Weshington, Aug. 2, 105 3. W. FRENOM, From one of the oldest firms in Baltimore, Messrs. ‘s, Cotman 5, Co, Having emp) Dr. phen Surgeon Den- tist, of ‘as ‘ton city, to execute for me an portant and dificult piece of work, whioh he did to my ois satebetion, ond. view of the fact that one of the most distingui: members of the Dental College of Baltimore, failed, after repeated trials, to perform the same work satisfactorily, it gives igh Titontin as rofeeional skill esti of s 5 fig oeima an. 12, 1087, HARMANN BOGGS, Extract froma pote reoetved from tholate Hen, Joke Sire To those seok relief from br en of the sepaot heat 3 0 made 8 206-01 Corctna teak self, and the work has all sigod wel for more then pecs Ya ont RCH Gitta, roe a tne er corgi aot Serciear rar a eae Pim ceg orcas ee i a A etl ea hey Orc ya Pepe rg oh mag TS pa ns ROP ‘A TCHED BY QEDERS FO EVGA RIPE TAYLOR& gong the ager ape os frost halition in the importation of foreign ‘Boo! s, ‘By a European houses _ ments with they are ‘onablnd fo oxo0u ail orders committed to ir Charge, ata low rate of importation prices, . fi ve hddet — ail Pe AYIDR mavens pemien, fs NUNS & CLARKE’S An HALLETT, DAVIS & CQ.’s CELEBRATED PIANO FORTES, Constantly receiving and for sale on|: by, JOHN F. ELLIS 996 Pa. av., between 9th and loth sts. Purchasers wiil find it to their interest to examine fr themselves the superior qualities of the above . Fi mad Covers, Melodeons, &o., &c., a! on DEPOT OF W. G. METZE- of Eleventh street ae sto, athe jarpest and| only 00} @ Musica! Es! t the Diatriet of Columb nctrsuzer : nm, Raven tu Te - brated PIANOS are always on hand in creat varie ty; also, Prince’s superior MELO DEONS. Toxether with an immense stock of Musical In- struments and Sheet Musio of every description. ‘Puanaforte tuning executed by Mr. Rebine. HE MUSIC ROTT, 00 great variety ; Cosinoramic Stereos h views of superior and choice pictureson hand, See adver- tisement in National Intelligencer. TEstTIMoNIaLs. NoRFouk, Septamber 7, 1854. very well srt acom to have tmproved wy sige YY ‘ell, and si ve im vi" more than any other | have late! tried, te LITT. W. TAZEWELL, I have tried a pair of Soe pros obtained from Mr. Tobias, and find them of great assistance to my ht, and corresponding with his descriptionof thea » 1 recommend him asa ekillfa! optician. RY A. WISE, PRTEReBune, Uctober 21, 1854, About five years ago, | obtained from Mr. Tobias. in Washington, a pair of Glasses for the spectacies which I used. and found them of great assistance to my decaying vision; and my opinion of him is, that he is skillful inthe preparation of Glasses for eyer not too far gone to be benefitted by such aid. J. F. MAY, _ Lyxcusure, November 7, 1854. From an examination of Mr. Tobias’ Glasses, anc from his observations and remarks, am convinced that he is a skillful optician. J. J. BLACKFORD, M. D. Lyxcuscre, November 10. 1854. Mr. John Tobias, having furnished me with Glas ses, by whioh } have been greatiy aided,(my weion having suffered greatly from reading at night in my earlier life,) it allords me the peebees pleasure to say that | consider him a skillful practical optician, and well eeapared to aid those. wag td his rol 10) services. + Be. J ew ne Elder ot the Methodist Conference. Witmineton, N. C., June 27, 1854, Mr. J. Topias—Dear Sir: [am happy to say thai the Spectacles which | obtained from you iast week are cntirely satisfactory. From an inequality in the visual range of my oyes, | have heretofore found great difficulty in getting glasses of the proper focal dis- tances. It affords me pleasure to state, that by the aid of your optometer this diffioulty has been happily obviated, so That the Glasses you furnished me are decidedly the best adapted to my eyesof any | have ever yel 5 ‘ery respectfully yours, R. B. DRANE. zal Rectorof ‘St. James’ Parish. Having been induced by a friend to visit the estab- lishment of Mr. Tobias for the purpose of tryinj g hig t lightly eo lasses | was furnished with a pai Fine, whice have ailorded me more relief and gratia estion than any | have ever tried. My sight, origin- q ally very good, was injured by writing and reading at night, frequently to a very late hour: but with the aid of these ginsses I can study almost as late as nd that too without tae peer, I have prev - red. JOHN WILSON, Late Commissioneer Gen’! Land Office. Deo. 11, 1855. Ihave used Mr. Tobins’s Spectactes for three o1 four months, and take great pleasure in saying that I h pleased with them. | have been much benehited by them. GEO. P. SCARBURGH. May 5th, 1856. I was recommended to Mr. John Tobias asa skilful optician ; andas | have eyes of remarkable peouliari- ty, I was gratified to find that Mr. Tobias seemed to comprehend — impos and sone sight measurement, le me a pair o pete “3 =H alts mo edmurably. A.P. BUTL ER. ul i. . Wasuineton, Aus. 8, 1855. Having been for years under the necessity of hav- two sets of glasses—one for use in daylight, and one for lamp-light-—t procured one set from Mr. Tobias which answered both purposes. I have used his for several months, nd them excellent. Tomas, Str: The pair of Speotacies you yesterday are ioularly satisfactory ‘are very decidedly the best I possess, m the owner of eight or nine pairs, carefully selected in different places and ‘from opticians reo- ommended to me on account of their professional standing in France, England, and the United States, T have beon also pi with your remarks and di- — on the bahar fe of the ° as, ie the pur- pose of preserving and improving 0 sight, Respectfully ours, HS. CALDWELL, fessor of M. C., Louisville, Ky. BRooKLIN an aD JnsrisrTion, After careful exami ‘Mr. J. Tobias’s Glasses, ie eoaled to tot that their hard: @. clearness, ishing, optical shape render them particularly ‘coommendabte to those whose merely optical impairment of the eyes are in bin of apa . 1 consider, moreover, Mr. Tobias ful cea to determine the focus of the eye, by hrs optical wiedge and experience, by means of his 0 jometer. In addition, I can further tents with Glasses, to thelr nd iy entisiactica wi m: Al = year 1 LEWIS BAUER, Ml. Div Pi sielen ont Be 60) jerlin; Member of the e Oo! of tne Medieat eect egy pant Sone eon lanchester, bY a Ehcland " Norrotk, Va.., In ee of even two year: great difficulty in obtaining S) that were ex- aotty adapted to the weakness of my sight. This - ‘olwas seems to have removed for tution for me of better and }- “They are clear, chrystal-like to my eyes. I would commend him to those who her infi i tiscialaid in thin was. °J-d-SIMKING'M. De To i aren N c., it 16, 1854. persons 10 have heir. 80 impaired as to re the use i e wove reoommend Mr. John T: ‘88 & suitable person from whom to obtain as th may aire, obs has suil of fore far near sight. M Poperimone ihn eit ned at beta 1 o’olook at till ‘after day. time I uocd but one fights "Wek. WALKER. From natana detente od {he wneeual range oft eyes, I have been led 5 ral ui it obtaining 6 owe ea. itted to my eyes. Four oaths inoe le pars ity i to serve me Perfectly. ges Most 8 tothe most cheerful- srg BLN aR . . BAL. bar Asa’t Seo’s to si e UBIN’S EXTRACTS, all at GIBBS’S Lao ee NO. 1,587. Travelers’ Direotory. ee eee hen menie b oman LEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON, A NEW AKSANGEMENT. The steamer George having been taken off the route for repairs, the Ci LLYER will, until further ‘notice, take lace. —_ at the hours mentir low, from the foot of 7th street, Washington, and Janzey’s Wharf, foot of King street, Alexandria. Leave Alexandria at 5 7%, 9, 103, 12%, 3, 4%, ere, ‘Washington at 6. 83¢. 9%, 11%, 2, 4, 5s. ‘he Mount Vernon trips will be discontinued un- til further notice. fes WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD. Trains run as follows: Leave Washington at 6 8. m. do, atéa.m, do. atSpm. do. = at 4.20p m. $e; do. at 5.15 p.m. ‘The Trains at 6.and 2 8. mand 4.25 p. m, connect directly at Baltimore for the Kast at Relay tor the West. Those at & a. mond 5 15 p.m for Annp olis.and at 3 p m. for Frederick ant Norfolk. e 6a. m. and 4.20 P ™, trains are Express, and stop only at Annapolis and Washington junctions. The Eastern train of Saturday at 4.20 p. m. goes only to Philadeiphin. On Sunday only one train—at 4.2) yan 20-d TH. H. PAR INS. Arent. NEW AND IMPORTANT SCHEDULE. FOR ALL PARTS OF THE WEST. BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD, The recent ensonmenent spamconent of ite 1ead- ing connecting lines at the West has required an en- tire revision of the rapaning srrangements of this road whioh highly important advantages to the trav- ler are seoured. On and after MONDAY, June saphe Fisbeehicastt ore ee will be rup m rections for throu; anengers. Firat—The ACCOMMODATION TRAIN starte in Station, Baltimore, st 7 A.M.,(except day ,) Te at way stations and arrives at Cum- _— ata P.M. - trains for Comumbus, Cineinnat inviile, Chicago, St. Louie, & with trains for Cleveland, Toledo, Detroit, &0., by Cleveland ,and also'at Parkeraburg with Ma- net Road. Third—The ST, LOUIS and CINCINNATI EXPRESS TRAIN leaves daily at 5.05 P. M., con necting at Benwood at9 A. M. with express trains from Beliaire to Cinctunati, (without chanze af Cars at Colwmbxs,) and reaching there in but 2 hours from Baltimore and 26 hours from Washing ton. Jt also connects directly, in both directions, at Grafton with cars ! ‘kersburg Mariette roads for Chillicothe. Cinoinnati, eto. These traint ——- at Xenia for Indianapolis, Chicago 5 ours, Aud at Cincinnati with the Great Ohio ane ississipp: Express for Louisville, Cairo St uis through to St. Louis in less than 42 hours from Baltimore. 'B this train the time to all the osntra: and southern places in the West is much less, wh: the distance is from 40 to 100 miles shorter than the shortest of other routes. From the West these connections are equally and satisfactory, ar Tiving at Baltimore at 8.39 A. M. Baggage cheoked through to all points. THROUGH TICKETS sold st lowest rates at Camden Station and at Washington, D.C. Passengers from Baitimore or Washington may view the entire road by daylight, by taking morn ng fring, and lying over at paneberiene or x |, and resuming Rext morning by eeiiny tae ee oe FOR WAY PASSENGERS. The Cumberiand Accommodation Train at 7 A.M. Will stop at all Stations east of Cumberiand, and the ‘Wheeling Accommodation at all Stations ‘one Cumberinad eine. West. HEsstwardly, the Maii Train leaves W heeling at 8.50 A. M.. Acocommo- be onal Cumbertand at 8, reaching Baltimore 8 . M. ON THE NORTHWESTERN VIRGINIA BRANCH, between Grafton and gate = pesseners will take the Express westwardly he Mail eastwardly. The FREDERICK TRAIN starts at 4 P. M, stopping at way stations. J.eaves Frederick at3.l¢ A, M.. arriving et Baltimore 12 noon, The eS MILL TRAIN leaves at 5.43 A. i and5.15P.M. Leaves Elloott’s Mills at? A. M.and7 P. M., exoept Sunday. FOR WASHINGTON AND THE 80UTH. Leave Baitumore for Washington at 4.15 and Dery og maT M. On Bundays at 4.15 A. M.. .15 P.M. only. ve Washington for Baltimore at 6 and 8.30 A -and Sand 4.20 P.M. On Sundays at 7 A.M. an¢ 4 P.M. eee ‘The firet fourth trains from Baltsmore, and the seeond and fourth trains from W sabiacton. will be exXpress mail trains. stopping only at Washingtor Junction and Annapolis Junction. — The 9.15 and 5.15 trains from Baltimore and the 8. and 420 trains from Washington connect with the trains from Annapolis. For tickets, tion, fare, &c., apply to J.T. ENGLAND, Agent, et the Ticket o py . LOR. WM. 8. WOODSIDE, jy 13tf Master of Transportation. Baltimore, (RANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD @REAT SOUTHERN MAIL LINE Twice Daily, (Sunday its excepted.) betwee: WASHINGTON CITY and the SOUTH ye ALEXAN RIA, GORDONSVILLE ann RIC: Leaves Washington at € o’clook &. m, ~ Washington at 7 o’clook p m, ‘or LYNCHBURG and the SOUTHWEST. ve Washington at 6 o’oluck a. fm. arrive u LYNCHBURG next morning at 48, m., connecti Rt the trains on the Virginia and Tennessee Ri load for MEMPHIS. nil Stages from Char Ottesville to Lynopburg a distance of 6 miles. Pare from Washington to Lynohburg, $7.75. The steamer GEORGE PAGE, foot of Seventh street, being owued by the hafta Company, runs mM opnnection with the trains. ‘ickets for l.ynchburg procured op the Boat. 17> Omnibuses snd Baggage W: will beatthe Depot of the Washington Rail |, to convey pas sengers and bagenge to the Steamboat, for Alexan- as & distance of ix miles, sliowing ample time = JAMES A. EVANS, Ag ay Alexandria, July, 1857. IEW YO! IVER POO! N ONITED Sie ‘ES MAILSTEAME KS The Shige comm fing shis =—— Capt. Those ships having been built by coutract expressly for Government service, every care has been taken in their conetruction, as also in their saataun, te in- ure strength and speed, aml their acoomm« one or passengers are unequalled elegance and com ‘The steamers of this line have improved water- tight compartments, no ex pense has been spared tomake them all as good as new, the thorough exam jnation een She proves their mode of const:uc- t t une . ion yet uneq = in of from New York to frat satin, 6190 ta second do., 675; From Liver- pool tcNew York, 30 and 20 guineas. An experi- perienced Surgeon spe yma ship. No can be seourec until PROPOSED DATES OF SAILING, RE. rR Liv: “ urday, Jan 16... 18t8| Wednesday, Feb.3-; turday, Feb. 1S... ..1858| Wednesday, M’oh 3.1 Saturday. March 1S _.1858| Wednesday, M’ch 31.1858 858| W ednescay, April 28.1858 Wed 858 | Wednesday, Sept. 1. 18:8 a58| Wednesday, Sept 15.1858 jenday, Dec. 8 188 tos | Wodneeday, Deo. 22.1858 Nov. — aan pen waRh'e? namer’ BRR No. 58, Wall street, ore. in hy EY & CO., Liverpool, BROW sue gu & CO., Paria, The owners of these ships will not be accountabie for gold, silver, bullion, #1 ston etals, uniess bills of ar ned therefor the ‘value thereof expressed thereis. 1 SL PHIA,. WILMINGTO! PULATUMIMORE RAILRGADY AND Passencer traing for Philadel stroct depot, Baltimo:e, daily, exeepe Sundsye ne fohews. Sins rain at 8.408. m.; Way Mail Train at 1! 3 Evening Mail at6.25 p.m. On Su: days jt . only. All trains connect with New York trains except 6 % p. m. Saturdays. FOR HAVRE DE GRACE ONLY. Leave Baltimore at 4, 40’ clock p.m. From Philadelphia a. 8 8. m., 1p. and lp m. FOR SEAFORD, VEL. Passeng ing Ri ‘at 8.40 a. m._ connect at Wilner eit “ages 9 and 6.25 p. m, 8. "9 steam- ers, Which leave New yon Sth aud 2th of each ae e sn ~ conpecting via PAN and safety. \ailroad (47 miles long) is com- picted nena to coca, and crowned jug 4 urs. he baggage of ingere is m New te of Panama by # at 4 expense. or 4 "all ex, covers the tr ve oumert re are bese sot in nee oP aa dent, ue tant the renee te y Felsable—n0 Ure having ocourred in G ssencers leave Panama the same day they 6r- iy rivy Aspinwall, juctors go through by each steamer, and take charge of women and oluldren without other protec For thi ‘hb tickets at the iowest rates appiy at the agency, 177 est alr ‘York,to 1, W. RA ARMSTRONG, R a & co. ww Orleans,- or Jy 24-8 Cc. L. BARTL . Boston. Fo® NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH, Va The steamer LOUISIANA leaves ti Dock, foot of Congord street, Balti- mere. pvaty a a A) Satu: and athemmer by CAROLINA every Monday, W: ineeday, and Fri- SEs eaten mae Ree UNirep STATES MAIL LINK ONLY REGULAR LINE~ ANP WITHOUT FAILURE FOR SIGHT TEARS, FoR CALIFORNIA AND OREGON VIA PANAMA RAILROAD. Regular Sailing Days, 5th € 24h of cach month, rade aL ae arious kinds. have i porpetrated on travellers towne toCA Li tree FORNIA, that the subsoriber, the only authorized Agent for passage by the U.S. Mail Line, vin Pana- ma, im the city of Ne York, f hus duty to caution all persons seeking passag: Califosnia, Gnd tye truc uiice of tie Steamships of the ti S. u e » le 5 ail Tine em —— — 28 no other office ew Y is an ized to e pasenge. tae Companies have only one ofhoe tn New York, which is st ‘est street, corner street, fronting on the North River, at the head of the Com- pany’s Wharf, ir tore Insurance, @c. OME INSURAD MPANY OF NEW Cash Capital.. $520,000 Surplus over 5 2,000 The undersig: having been apepipted Arent of this Company, 1 egared to issue Policies on Buil- dings, Merchandise, Steamboats, Ac. on as favora- bl ‘ ble terme @s other r , ai WANRON Agent, ” No. 512 7th st., oppo. Intelligencer Office. isn3-ec2m a ba aie x EDWARD SNOWDEN GuneraiP Cam AND REAL ESTATE For Bounty Lands, Pension Claims, Prhseou- and Sell busi tates, attend to Renti Warrants. Negotiate Houses, Buy » and all ti before the Court of Clauns, © =, Ady at Purchase Bale eLzeet ee ness | _jan 16.19 iain a AND PURCHASED AT THE BEST RATES. FOREIGN BILLS OF EXCHANGE SOLD, ON THE PRINCIPAL POINTS IN EU- ROPE,IN SUMS TO SUIT. GOLD CURRENCY, AND VIRGINIA M9- NEY ACCOUNTS, WILL BE OPENED FOK DEPOSITORS, PAYABLE INSAME FUNDS, OR IN GOLD, CHARGING THE CURRENT RATES.—CHECKS MUST BE MARKED ACCORDINGLY. SIGHT DRAFTS ON ALL THE PRINCI- PAL CITIES OF THE UNION, SOLD IN SUMS TO SUIT. BONDS AND STOCES SOLD ON COM- MISSIONe UNCURRENT MONEY BOUGHT AND SOLD. LAND WARRANTS PURCHASED ATTHE HIGHEST RATES. SWEENY, RITTENHOUSE, FANT & CO. 44-sm Bankers. TEN PER CENT. INVESTMENT. Corporation Bonds of the City of Dw ports % ow jews. Paying uo ont cont interest “pon in sam ¥ ng ety, of Daveuport has now about 2,000 imbabitan'| . rapidly increasing in wealth sod population. ite municipal debt 18 only $159,000, and its railroad only $125,000, cannot now be jneronced. ne statistics of the gity were publiased in the Intelli; fencer the Seti mer. ENese bonds. "thera to be as safe asany believing Sone bowl cuvss BROTHERS \G NCE CVU. Wee RTERED BY CONGRESS Cariral.——— —— ——- —— $200,000"! now to tige DrINCERANCEON BUILDINGS. MER. CHANDISE, &c.,at the usual rates, without v ¢ for Policy, at their corner of ‘enth St and Pennsyivama Avenue, over the Washington City —— i. Wm. FP. Bayly, mero ime! Beco, ci ieee JAMES C. MoGUIR SB, President. @earron D. Hancon, Secretary. ap ii-ty ANKING HOUSE OF UBB BROTHERS. Durosirs.— received and Checks Lee | Without charge. pean on the northern Cities received on Deposit at par, and Exchange on Cities fur: to depositors without cares. INTEREST ON Derosits.—Interest will owed on Deporits at such rates as may be agreed 3. Drrosits in Vinernia. AND [acne y ONEY. ite in Virginia other Uncurrent Money re- osived to be checked for, payable in same funds, or im specie, we o! ing the recular Exchanee « Discounts.—' tes, Draftsvand lis of will bediwoousted and aa je on Btooke, Securities, e mar! rate. SOF Connis— Let of Credit r¢ be |, negotiable in the diferent Cul See, on Det Money is ti silowed jor ce if Counterals on euch termses “Tea Bu 7 EXcHaNes.— ‘ull relanc Teserve the to call for & deposit of 10 pr. cent the onat. Jor or Stooks will be o Crrt. Sr. nr aa Be Bae ae ae read rom pur with Lann W RRANTS.— ‘arrants at the ket rates. ‘All Warrants seld by us are swaran- market Hand Warrants located on commen 4 rg. eg winirureateamorant ae wERU Tapes. BAxeine BOUSE sre REE SINE we ya ty : ‘Depos willbe will be Beis ar wed NTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITES. ONEY to LOAN om STOCK SECURITIES