Evening Star Newspaper, February 22, 1858, Page 1

oo. THE EVENING STAR FUBLISHED BYERY AFTEENCON, GUNDAY EXCEPTED,) 47 THE STAR BUILDINGS, Corner of Pa. avenus and Eleventh sires, By W. D. WALLACH. Papers served in packages by onrriers at $48 yoar, or 31 cents per mouth. To mail subscribers the sub- soription price is $3.8 year, in advance; $2 for mx months; @1 for three months ; and for jess than three months at the rate of 12 ceutsa week. Single Copies, one cent; in Wrappers, two cents. ADVERTISEMENTS (of eight lines to the square) neerted three times for $1; every other day or semi-weekly, 25 per cent. advance; once a week, 50 per cent. advance. Eben + Ing Star. VOL. XI. WA LEMONFINGERS. {coxtinceD.] Mr. Choop sent Timothy off to Number Thir- ty-nine to make certain inquiries; then went himself to the booking office to ask of the clerk whether he remembered to what station Mr. Darke and his companion were booked. The clerk booked so many passengers by that train that he could not possibly remember; but he thinks, through to London. Mr Choop then desired me to accompany him to the telegraph office. The eight o'clock train had hardly got half way to London yet. Byconsalting a time table, Mr. Choop found out at what part of the line the train ought to be; so, at bis request, I telegraphed to the station at which it would next stop; giving a brief deseription of Mr. Darke and his companion, desiring the train to be searched on its arrival, and the individual in question to be detained. Ina quarterof ar hour we received areply : ‘‘ The train has been searched, but no individuals, answering to your were in it.’” to each station where the trai said Mr. Choop, “until you dis- cover at which of them the mapand woman got out."" So I telegraphed to four stations without suc- cess, but the fifth answered, ‘ Yes, the individ- uals you mention reached here by the 8 a. mw. train.” “Pll have you yet, Jim Riley!’ exclaimed Mr. Choop, with agrimamile. “Fred. by boy, if x3. want to see a bit of fun, and like to go with Timothy and me, you are welcome.”” As the clock struck lve we found ourselves at Falwood-station—Mr. Choop, Timothy, and After making a few inquiries of the -master, Mr. Chuopsent Timothy in one direction, while he and I took another. Mr. Choop put cautious questions to several indi- viduals, but without gaining any decisive in- formation. Neither was Timothy, when we met bim—able to furnish any satisfactory intel- ligence. Mr. Choop considered for a few mo- ments: ‘It must be as I have suspected all slong,’’ said he, at last. ‘* We shali find them at the Ten Tramps; step out, lads. Best leg foremost.’’ We left the village at a rapid pace, and still keeping on the high road, got into a barren, moorland country. Fields. hedgerows, and trees, were gradually left beWind; until, at length. we were shut in omegery side by swell- ing-hillocks, of moor, which #wept <7 as far ashe eye can reach, and bound the horizon with their sinuous, graceful lines. Following the guidance of Mr. Choop, we quitted the high Toad after a time. and came to a halt under the lee of a higher hillock than common. Mr. Choop, taking off his hat clambered up the hill and took « stealthy survey over its summit. He then beckoned me to follow. Peeping over, I found that we were on a summit of a ridge of country, from which the road swept down into # small valley, in the middle of which, and close to the high road, stood a small square house. ~The Ten Tramps. I dare wager that Jim Riley and his wife are in that house,” said Mr. Choop. ‘It is a notorious gathering-place for the rogues in the district.”’ Mr. Choop descended, and he and Timothy held secret council for some minutes. Then ‘Timothy opened a swall bundle—brought all the way from Newstone—and proceeded, with much gravity, to induct himself into a wag- oper’s biue smock-frock, aay braided and battowed, after the fashion in which wag- oners delight. He next turned up the bottoms of his fustian trowsers, so as to bring into more prominent view his laced up bvots; then be we his hat a push back, and his hair a push orward, and set off ata swinging pace in the direction of the Ten Tramps. whistling the Plough Boy as he goes. Mr. Choop and I passed the next half hour together, smoking cigars and discussing various matters, with a glance over the hillock every two or three ainutes in the direction of the inn. “Why not wait till night,” I asked Mr. Choop, ‘* when you could approuch the inn without be- jng seen’”” ** Because, after dark, we should be pretty aure o. finding half-a-dozon rough customers there, wh Would make the matter awkward.”’ “Thea wi¥ uot take half a-dozen men with you. so as to ayoid alll risk ?”’ “ <© What eredit would be in that? When Timothy and I fail, it will be time enough to talk about calling in ether assistance. There he ist” Timothy was lozaging agalzt the door-post, smoking a long clay-pine. While we were watching him, he took off his bat, and scratehed head vigorously: a second time; and a third time. * All right!"’ said Mr. Choop. ‘That was signal. Lend me your cap, Fred, and you take my hat; t don’t want Riley to recognize ane till [ get inte the house.”” Having make the transfer, we set off, Mr. Choop walking with an assumed limp. Timothy was still smoking his pipe at the -door when we reached the inn. “+ Foine day. master.’” “Very fine, my mun,”’ replied Mr. Choop. ** What sort of a tap have you got here ?”’ “Oh, toidyish. Nout foind the landlord somewhere insoide. All the women-folk seem to be gone out somewhere.”’ “* Two glasses of your best ale,landlord,”’ ex- -claimed fir Choop to a burly red-headed man with a villainous eountenanee, who came fur- ward, seowling suspiciously. The landlord's ‘back was hardiy turned before aquick whisper avus exchanged between Timothy and ‘Mr. Choop. We were lighting our cigers when the fandlord urned with the ale. He showed us into « small room, and we left the country- man still smvking at the door. Ile seemed to be a thigsty soul, this countryman, for he called for giass afver glass rapidly, as if fully determi: on getting drunk in the shortest ssible time. He drank so much that the [endlord’s big jug was at last exhausted, and be lighted a candle to go down into the cellar todraw moreale. Hardly had the landlord reached the bottom of the cellar-steps, before the door was qujetly locked behind him. Mr. Choop’s apathy vanished in a moment. His eyes flashed, his teeth glistened, he looked dangerous. © Go you into the garden,” he whispered to me, ‘“ and take your stand below the window on the left. If Jim Kiley jumps out, though I don’t think he il have time, lay bold of bim, and stick to himtillleome. Now, Tim, quick andsilent!’’ Mr. Choop and lim- otby, each pulling out an ugly-looking staff, crept up-stairs as stealthily as two hurglars, while I hastened into the garden. A mingled moise of shouting and oaths, erowned by # woman's wild shriek, the crash of a falling table, and then the window was flung up, and Mr. Darke dashing madly through, followed closely by Choop. They came to the ground almost together. and rolled over in a fierce strugg! But Mr. Darke, twice as strong as his opponent, was uppermost, sitting astride of Mr. / ota Only for one moment; for the next, my arms were round his neck. I gave him a sudden pull back. with all my strength. Choop, now on his feet, whipped out his band-cuffs, and had Mr. Darke safe and tast before that individual could recover his breath. At this moment Timothy appeared. escorting Mrs. Riley, as I suppose she ought to be called; and carrying with much care, the small black portmanteau. Mr Choop gan it, and I perceived it to be half-fuil of watches, rings, ping, and jewelry of various kinds. The wo- man’s veil, now thrown back, showed me the midnight traveler, minus the moustache; a bold, forward-looking, good-featured woman, bearing her misfortune with a hauty indiffer- ence that excited othy s admiration. The landlord. kicking at his cellar-door, and ealling to be let out, long before this, was re- teased by Timothy; and very blank he looked when he beheld how his guests had suddenly eome to grief. By Mr. Choop’s orders he brought out his horse and a light cart, and we drove back, through the darkening afternoon, to Fulwood. s Through Mr. Choop’s indefatigable exertions, ‘the whele of the gang of burglars was speedily } girl Liazy’’ captured. One of them turned Queen's evi dence; and it then came out that Mr. Riley was the planner only of the burglaries in which they had all been engaged for some time back; it being his duty to pick out the premises to be robbed, to make plans of them, and arrange the details of the attack, leaving to others the mere- ly mecha rt of the business, and receiv- ing @ certain share of the proceeds for his part of the labor. Three ae after Christmas day I received a note from Mr. Lancaster, asking me to go over to Ironville, ashe wished particularly tosee me He received me in his grave, quiet way, looked me through and through from under his bushy grey eyebrows, motioned me to a seat, and then spoke. Choop an account of certain events relative to the recent burglary on my premises.’ ‘<The burglary on your premises, sir?” “Yes. Were you not aware of it?” “I was of course aware that a robbery had been committed, but was not aware that you were the sufferer.”’ ‘*Suoh, however, is the case,’ said Mr. L. “Mr. Choop informs me that it was through fe he first obtained the clue which enabled im to track and er oy part of the gang, and recover a portion of the stolen property, and that he was much indebted to your courage and activity in the capture of Riley. Now, I am not an ungrateful man; you have long had a liking for my daughter, which, I believe, is re- turned by her; but you are not ina jon to marry. 1 will tell you what I will Lae you. I will take you as an assistant in my shop, at a moderate salary, and if I find that you bring into your new trade that amount of intelli- ary and activity which I am told you possess, will advance you accordingly ; and, providing you and Carry remain in the same mind another year, I will not object to your marriage. Let me have your decision in the morning. You will find Cargy in the parlor.” I need- say, that both Carry and I are .Yery glad to see Mr. Choop whenever he favors as with a callin our new home, and brings us news of Lemonfingers; who, now that Mr. Riley is working out his penal servitude, is doing well as a licensed hawker in the hoosiery and Nottingham line. in SSR ee ACTORS AND ACTRESSES. From the period immediately preceding the Shaksperian epoch, down to our own time, re- ligious excommunication and social ban have rested on the (theatrical) profession. Occa- jonally there have been great spirits, like ‘tarriek and the Kembles, who, to some extent, haye-thrown off she general stigma and risen proudly above it by the force of individual character ; but, as a body. actors and actresses have been, down to a very recent period, and are still to some extent, regarded as sucial pa- riabs. With the increase of intelligence and liberality this feeling is fast passing away, and actors and actresses are beginning to be judged, like the members of all othor professions, by their public capacity and private worth. The profession of the stage is perhaps the most laborious of all crafts, requiring almost unceasing mental and physical effort. The duties of an actor comprise a study of new parts, and recovery of old ones, occupying, on an average, from two to four hours a day; an attendance at rehersal in the morning, oecupy- ing about two hours a day; and a performance each evening, occupying in winter four, and in summer about three hours. The salaries of actors vary considerably; they may, however, be set down as averaging: in France, from 20 to 200 franes a month; in Eng- land, from £4 to £20 a month; and in the Cuited States from $50 to $150a month. Actors who have some acknowledged excellence, or peculiar individuality, or are especially at- tractive, are called stars, and earn generally from $400 to $2,50@ a month. Actors aud actresses, as the records of the stage attests. proverbially long lived, and free from_ bo infirmi erformances are seldom pagal by illness of the performers. In many theatres a season has passed without a single elteration, even of a part, from illness. This bealthiness is doubtless owing to their ne cessarily active life, and regular exercise, not only of the limbs, but also of the internal or- gans of the throat and lungs, thereby fortify- ing the weakest portion of the human system. When not addicted to intemperance, to which the exciting character of the life inclines too many of the male portion of the profession, many actors bave reached the vory longest pe- riod of duration of human life. Of all classes, they are freest from crime. This is owing mainly to the constant occupation of mind, time and body in their pursuit; but it may in some degree also be attributed to their softness of feelfny, and sympathy of character. They are charitable, almost to recklessness.— Apple- tous New Ameritan Cyclopedia _— oo “STEAMBOATING”’ AND ‘SNIPI ’—Perhaps every one does not know what is meant by “steamboating,”’ on dry land. The term means humbugging, victimizing in the worst possible degree. The last case of aggravated steam- boating took place in Yuba county, at the ex- pense of aninveterate story-teller. The com- pany got bis to tell a favorite story, and when near the laughing peigt they all walked off, by pre-concert, and one of theis, locking in at the dvor eried*steamboat.’’ In the western Bia they have a siuilar process, called -‘snipi When a strangor arrivesin the neighbor! he makes any pretentions whatever, his initia- tion is not complete until he goes a-sniping. There is hardly a fowl of the sort in the country, but they make bim believe that tho prairies are alive with snipe, which cau be caught at night in great numbers, in a bag, held after the manner of a set-net. On the waya dispute is raised as to who shall hold the hag, and it is finally agreed that the strenger’shall. Boloig stationed at a certain place, with a bag, while the others go out to drive the birds. ‘Whe vil- lnins keep getting further off, “‘shooting’’ at the imaginary fowls all the while, until, getting out of bis sight, they dodge off home, leavin; the victim’toffind out that he has been “sniped. Big, fat men, members of the Legislature and Congress. aud Ministers of the Gospel, are like subject to the misfortune of “sniping.”’ Shar, fellows, suspecting humbug say, “Come, old hoss, you can’t snipe me."’— Picayune. J.P. Dosxevry is taw Srinit Worip.—A few days ago Mr. Alfred Lister, of Tarrytown, N. Y., called at our office and related that at a circle composed of some eighteen intelligent persons held at his house a few iene g pre- vious, a spirit purporting to be that of J. P. Donnelly, who was lately hung as the porpe- trator of the Sea View House murder, took possession of the mediam, and discoursed at great length by way of showing that he could not have committed that murder. He ex- ressed much grief that his “ poor old gray- eaded father’? was so bowed down in sorrow because he could not believe in his son's inno- cence, and that his ‘dear sister’ had suffered such great distress on account of his having come to such an end, but spoke of * that dear as never having believed him guilty. His appeal and argument firmly con- vineed our informant and others of the circle that he was innocent, and greatly excited thei sympathies, although, it appears, they knew nothing of Donnelly or his family. We men- tion these particulars at the request of our friend, without bid cherry d any opinion as to matter involved.— NV. Spirttual Telegraph. eens arenes seunnerceeeyo, te A boy, whose parents were French, some years ago, when 14 or 16 years of age, wan- dered to Bangor, Me. There he shipped on board a coasting vessel; he was industrious and economical, depositing his earnings ia a Savings Bank, in Boston. When the Califor- nia fever broke out, be ayes before the mast on board a vessel bound the gold region. i eastul there, and has returned to Meine with $0,000, Afver distributi #1000 io his among his relatives—bis parents d absence—he is now having a vessel constructed of 400 tons, in which he proposes making a voyage to California, “TI received yesterday morning trom Mr, i Special Notices. Dysprpsia AND Fits.—Dr. Tracy Delorme, great ourer of Consumption, was for several years so badly afflicted by dyspepsia that for a part of the time he was confined to his bed. He was eventualiy cured by @ prescription furnished hima bya young Clairvoyant girl. ‘This preseription, given by a mere ohild while ina state of trance, has cured everybody who has taken it, never having failed on itis equally as sure in oases of fits aa of dyspepsia. The ingredients may be foundin any drug store. I wall send this valuable prescription to any person on the receipt of one postage stamp te pay postage. Address Dr. Tracy Dxtorme, New York Post Office. jan 23-2m* 1 AM IN PossEssioN of some valuable certificates Iso of its efficacy in relieving bronchial disease attended with severe cough. The Syrup is pleasant and safe, and is'composed of roots and herbs procured from the Blue Ridge; it 1s no common article. They are nicely enveloped in my circulars, where my piace of residence is seen. The extract of a flowercalled the Alpha Oivtment for the Piles, can, with the Syrup, ba found at Mr. C. Stott’s; the Syrup is at several other places on Pennsylvania avenue, as well as Georgetown, at Mr. Newman's on Bridge street. In Alexandria pt Ledbetter’s. In Baltimore, at Hance’s, 108 Baiti- more atreet, hu downs d7-tf Spuctat Notics.—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 ourl beautifully. Price 50 cents each. W. P.F strives & Co., Proprietors, New York. Wholesale aud Retail Agents for Washington, Tavtor & Mavxy, Booksellers, between 9th and 10th at., Pa. avenue. ni7 SHINGTON, D. C., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1858. i &o. OLD MED. EMI G hie U8 4x0 FORTES. WILLIAM ENABE, (Senior partner in the ren of Contimaes eats GawuLe & Co., tusmens jeanaisoture 8 of «1 e PIANO FORTES, under the name iliam Knabe & Co., at the old stand, Nos. 1, 3, 6 and 7 North Butaw street op: ite ae Eutaw emo yd imore, tae i sy have also just 0 anew Sales ppm ~ bd Baltimore street Poet een Charles Jog nt Ne e_ prem: oecupi r Henry MoCaftery ‘as a tore, where will Pp Constantly On hand a large assortment of pin tito Mettatgons, fra the beet malta from ta » Me! er ma octave, some with double ke: homts atte Teeds, 8 to suit small chu: S jeing extensively engaged in the mannfacture cf ere, will eel! wholesale and retail, on the most rms, Our Pianos were awarded the pilahest remain (goid medal) at the Fairs of th faryland Tnetitute et oar onda or and a op- portion jourteen Oighteen piano’ from some Of the best makers from New York, Boston and Bul: timore, We were also awarded the brat premium.at the Industrial Exhibition held m Richmond, Vir- mim, 1865 and . ‘They have also been awarded tne highest premium (silver medal) at the Metro- puntan Mechanios’ Fair for 1857. ; In addition to this we are in possession of testimo the most distinguished professo:s anc in the country, which can be seen at our ‘wererod speaking for themselves and others of the high appreciation in which our mstruments are bart where heid. All instruments are guaranteed for five years, snd 8 privilege of exchange is granted within the first six months {rom the day of sale if the instruments do not tive entire satisfaction. Wholesale doalers will find it to ther advantage togive usa call before pajchaning. anos exchanged, hired, and tuned. _mar 16-17 WM. KNABE & co. prive MORE OF RAVEN, BACON & CO’S superior PIANOS, just arrived at the, Warerooms of ren W. G. METZEROTT, * Reoond hand Pianos for sale cheap. n 20-tf Dancing. rASHIONABLE DANCING. PROF. H.W.MUNDER respectfully announces to his friends and the publio generally, that his last quarter will commence on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 2d, 1858. All those who desi to he prepared for the exhibition are earnestly solicited to join as s00n as possible. as the ee ment of Fatioy Dances will take place immediately. The programme for this season will be entirely new, and far excel any ever offered to the public. Parents who desire to see their ctuldren easy and graceful in their carriage, should not fail to enter Classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, a8 usual, from 734 until 93¢ o'clock. jan dt * pANCING 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’ Dancing in Washington on Friday, the 9th of October, at ‘Temperance H. street, for Missesand Masters, from 3 o’clock p. m.; for Ladies and Gentiemen, from 7 o'clock p. Georgetown—on Wednesday, the 7th of October, at Miss Harrover’s Ladies Sem- inary, from 3 o'clock p.m. For terms and particularg application oan be made at Mr. G.'s residence, 407 E street, between 9th and 10th street w#e 12-€m Dentistry, &o. D* R. FINLEY HUNT, DENTIST,, No. 310 Pennsylvania avenue. <<] Will perfo-m all operations belonging to his profession at his old established office, as above. d 19-tf HE IMPROVED 8ETS OF TEETH. Various cities, has now permanen lished himself in Washington, This improvement for Sets of Teeth consists chief- ly in making a set of but one piece of mxterial, and that indestructible mineral. No metai is w 1 their construetion, and they are therefore free from gAlvanioaction and metalic taste. ‘There joints to become filled with moisture or part: food. hence they are lighter, stronger, less no ies of we and clean. They are jumey, far more durable, and natural in their aj Twit reward o One Thousand Dolia y one who will prod gimilar work of art to anaes mine in purity, beaut durability, artistic excellence or any other req quality. All work responsibly warranted. we renee avenue, Detween Lith and 12th streets, op [ANOS—VERY CHEAP.—I have now in store the following grea" barga ns: A very superior Piano of Hallet, Davis & Co..7 octaves. tine rosewood; original Be ical it has been rented out in a careful farrily, and will be avid for $30. Also,a similar Piano, same makers, 63, octaves; origina! price $300; will be sold for $225. hese Pianosa 6 really bargsins; we warrant and Kusrantee them as willigly as we do our new on All persons in want of a good reliable Fiano are 8o- licited to call and see these inst:uments. Aiso,a Second-tand Piano, which we have ac- cepted in part pxyment for a new one, for $150; one for $40; one for $15: and oue for $10." Ours is always the largest stock of Pianos city; therefore cnll at No. 206 Pa. av., betwe 10th streets, and l0th stree! JOHN F. ELLIS, fe9 ENTISTRY. it R. STEPHEN BAILY, Orwicy No. 198 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, "aves doors from lath Sivest, Dr. BAILY leave to inform the publiothat he oan be seen atall hours,at his office, located as above. He feeis assured that an experienceof Lee freon Practice, ath the large number of patients, and great variety of stocess- lly, will enable him to Roary. a witys hie men iMeult cages that he has — aon nthe: scientific or otherwise, relating to the ‘Peeth. Own experience confirming the opinion of many me eminent iie'pr0 enon. ‘and expecially Drs. Harria 5 i els * or A i een s- ‘ee! a . grauone ubber, and Co- ments for the construction of Continuous Gum Teeth, aud that Porcelian, mounted on Goid Plate, is the ony reliable substance that can be worn e mouth, ei age conclusively shown by the Ingt ‘Ainerioan Dental Gonvelition, ; Although he flattgrs dence ‘and practice in all Enamels, imnolf from long rest- favorably h known to h ands aol patrons. y own to winerGue fr js un rons, he leave to r fer them to tlie following? aes TESTIMONIALS: From the late Reetor of the Church of Epiphany of pnp sity Dr. Stepwxn Basie: Dear Mir—I desire to express my esteem for you per! iy my confidence i ‘OU BS & superior dentist. The operations execut have bean highly satisfactory. 1 hope tl Bay Teosive he patronage i rn any friends end. tbe PUblig thas FOUr AKill wo well deserves. 28. Washington, Aug. 26, 16. y, W. FRENOR, From one of the oldest firms in Heltimore, Messrs. = Se Cotman & Co. Haxjag seaplor r. Stepien Baily, Surgeon Den- tist, of sSfungton city, to execute for me an ia- portant and difficult piece of work, which he did to My entire satisfaction, and in view of the fact tha! ope of the mort distinguished uembere oof the Dent College of Baltimore, failed, after repeated trial perform the same work satisfactorily, it giv reat pleasure to express my entire confidence ‘h estimation of his professional skill. timore, Jan. 12,187, HARMANN BOGGS, Kxtraot frome note received from the late Hoa. Johs le yy ton. The teeth Tox mad fr es simsblys noth: be fall — °7 FOUN M: CLAYTON. To those that seek relief from the maladies of the teeth, | can cheerfully recomm Dr. 8. Baily as 8 erior Dentist; he made & ao of porcelian teeth one 0. familv, and plugged se oat teeta for myself, ‘and tue work hag all Stood wall for more than as raf the, Va Coat, of the M. E. Churea South, ourscives of th: 5 indersigned, having had oocasion to aval civey. of iat sk Dent: = P) pape: £ tit of . 8. Baily, ol 18 Ch l= ant ot hie, operations on pod Temilies oF friends, take pieasure in paerepiine our adguration of his artistic skul, 8 weil as of the Salloreds maamatery manner m which he performa the fnsiggdie no and dificelt Seal iniee iene ‘and pattonas oof tbe public: ‘of which we consider him eminently worthy. Architect U. 8. Capito, + Of Wasnuigton, D.C: of Georgetowa, D. 3S. Lincoin, of Washington, D. Jor. H. BRADLEY, ©} Wi n, D, C. moRoe WALTON, Oe Lanox, ,85 Governor of Ficridas ent Office, HAS, Tout. ri Rittenhouse Academy, Tines| ( ERS FO R OPH DISPATCHED BY ovis ie AY STEAM Station ¥ » Bookseller ‘3 are besten 9th street, offer to the public fa ee in the importation of foreiga 10 ery, &o. 7 By their ee with European houses ‘te all orders committed to Sey B00 oat oe oe eo eer tate at pontvadion prices, fe 10 z — FA HIONABLE Ri pet ytd pore rat fe “VLOn's MAURY'S Bester, JUNNS & CLARKE’S N rn HALLETT, pavis'& co.s* CELEBRATED PIANO FORTES, tantly receiving and for sale on! i JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Pa. av., between 9th and th ats. Purchasers will find 1t to their interest to examine for themselves the superior qualities of the above PEtpola, Co Stools, Covers, hand. ‘ery sight, Melodeons, &c., &0., also op SIC DEPOT OF W. G. METZIE- » corner of Eleventh street and the largest pt aA only complete Musical Establishment im! the District of Column brated PLA NOS are alwayson hand in great varie aixo, Prince's superior MELODEONS. struments and Sheet Music of every description. Tinoforte tuning executed by Nr. Rebure. = Vv. REI — 514 SE conmaa OPTICIA Office Second acs three doors from Opp FRLtowe’ Hatt. ros Reading, and Watchmaker Glas: lescopes, Microscopes in arent uety 2 of superior and choice pictureson hand. See adver- Testimontats. NoRPOLE, September 7, 1354. very weil, and seem to have improved sight more than any other I hav: tely tried. ied ee Li W. TAZEWELL. Tobias, and find them assistance to m: ht, and corresponding with hip descriptionof they: NR n 16-tr Pennsylvania avenue, un, Raven & Co’s and Rosenkranze’s coale- ty; Toxether with an immense stock of Musical In- BIAS, 5 Spectacles aud Glasses suited to Cosmoramic Stereoscopes with vie’ tisement in National Intelligencer. Sta: The Speotacies you made for me suit me I have tried a pair of woe pat btained from Mr. o jas. | resommend hun asa skisiful ‘Options, AE Y A. WISE. PETERSHURG, Uctober 21, 18m. About five years ago, | ol tau from Mr. Tobias in Washington, a pair of Giaswea for the xpecteciee which I used, and found them of great assistanee tc my decaying Vision; and my opinion of him is, that he is skillfel im the preparation of Ginsses for ever t pe benehitu such aid. Tiers eae 7 ang. F. MAY, Lyxcupure, November?, 1854. From an examination of Mr. Tobias’ Glasses, and m. bserv; — and remarks, am sunvin ful optician. 3. J BLACKFORD. M. D. Lyncusvre, November 10. 1854. Mr. John Tobias, having furnished mg with Glas- ses, by which | have been greatiy aided, (my vision having suifered greatly from resding at right in my earlier life,) itaffords me the dighest pleasure to way that | consider him @ akilLUi practical optician, ae well prepared to aid oe Sho may peed his rvices. » Be IZIE, profoesionar “Vilder ot the Wethodist Conference. Witmine tet, N. C., June 27, 1854. a : b Sv: Lam bappy tossy thar the Spectacies ch I obpined from you last week Bre entirely sal tory, From an inequality in the visual range of my eyes, [ tave heretofore found great difficulty in getting glawes of the proper focal dis- tances. It afords me prannee to state, that by the aid of your optometer fli ukeuity had Leen happily Lvaated, so that the Glasses you furnished me are decidedly faa} best adspted to my eyes of any | have R. B. DRANE. et 5 ‘ery respeotfulls youre, eee ector of St. James’ Parish. ever Vi en in ypod by a friend to visit the estab- Pi amis de 5 nd bias or the purpose of tryin, = lasses | was futushed with a pair slightly colo finecwhice haveatiorded me incre relief and gratif- cation than any | have ever tried. My sight, origin- ally very good, vas tujured by writing and reading at night, frequentW toa very late hour: but with the aM of these gusses : aan - tas inte as rT, and thattoo without the pain | bay revigus Caine SOHN WILkON, Late Commussioneer Gen’] Land Office, Dee. 11, 18%. ° I haye uasd Mr. Tobins’s Spectacles for three or rr ee take great pleagure in way lng ae am_m caged With (fem. | have mui benchied Sy Peete See: CORR R NS ey Sch, 1858, _l was reoomin4sided to Mr. John Tobias as a skilful Golan ; and as | have eyes of remarkable peculiari- ty, | was gratified to fin comprehend them by in: measurement. and he bas Gles that suits me admirably. uly II, 1850, ir. Tobias seemed to and some stight me & pair of Specta- A. a BUTLER: Wastine Ton, Ang. 8, 1855, Having been for years yuder the necessity of hav- two sets of glasses—one for use in daylight, and one for lamp-light-<l procured one set from Mr. Tobias which answered both purposes. severe! months, and find I have used his for hem excellent. EDWARKD STUBBS, Of Department of State, Mr. J.Toatas. Sir: The pair of Spectacles you furnished me yesterday are particularly satisiactory tome. They are very decidedly the best I possess, and Jam the owner of eight or nine pairs, onrefully selected in different piaces and ‘from opticians rec- ommended to me on account of their professional tanding in Trams England, and the United States, Thave been algo pleased widh Loyd remarks and di- reotions on the treatment of the eyes, for the pur- pose of preserving and imgrogim : ht. L espeotfully yours, HS. E . Proleszor of MC. Lowisviiie. Ry. BRooxLYn OntHopaxrpic INetITOTION, ril, 1854. After most careful examination oN r. J. Tobias’ Glazses, I enabled to testify that their hardne clearness, polishing, and ext Sieicst shape render them particularly recommendable to those whose merely optical impairment of the eyes are in want of such auxiliaries. J consider, moreover, Mr. Tobias fully qualified to determine the focus of the eye,both by his optical knowledge and ee ce, and by means of his optometer. In addition, I can further ciate that oe at supplied some fm pa- tients with Glasses, to their and m isfaction ip LEWIS BAUER, M.D. Physician and Surgeon, Berlin; Member of the Ro al College of Surgeons, England; Member of the Medical Society of Lo don, and of the Seon ae i R at Or th: Z Tnstit th f eon of the 101 ic Institution of Manchester, ise ‘and, Sel acres of the B, O. Institution, '~ MNoRVOLK, Va., July 27, 1854, In the experience of eyen swe years, Lhave found creat difficulty in obtaining Spectacles that were ex- actly ted to the weakness of my sight. This in- con ce Mr. Tobias seems to have removed for the present by the substitution for me of better an more suitable Glasses. They clear, chrystal-like Payee tomy pape I pee a hm one om age or other infirmity requ - ficial sid inthis way. J.4.SIMKUNS: M.D. To porone ato kaye heii 0 bave elr eyes. impaired as to require the use MP GRoen Tyould recommend Mr. John Tobias as a suitable person from whom beens py as they may re- Ure, as suited me with a fore fer aol near sight. My sight has Secaterenired very much by @ service of years in the Post Office opera’, Sain nee eguired me tobe on ug rom 11 0’ ot: I after day, during whi time f ueed but one fight: W- A. WALKER. Derartwent ov IntRRIoR, May 8, 1855. From natural defects and the unequal of my ea, | havi heen comnell to use glasses for seve- ralyéara have tri ed tous ‘opticians withort ning fis ly fit my eyes. Four — since Mr. Tobias r mé, which | have for oe ues, orate ——— most mi eo f Mr Tobias to. to ot ys . Pcetceaen ts end eect ate NO. 1,588. Travelers’ Directory. ped. as LEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON, A NEW akan ANGEMENT. The atesmer George P: the route for repairs, the COLLYE will, until further notice, take ber. ines. running at the hours mention low, from the foot of 7th street, Washington, and janney’s W harf, foot of King street, Alexandria. Leave Alexandria at 5 7.9, 4, 3, 4% Leave Washington at 6, t% 9%, > Sine ‘The Mount Vernon trips will be discontinued un - tal further notice, fes WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD, EB SSR EE, SS. Trains ron as follows: e hoving been taken off J Leave Washington at 6 8. m. Do. do. ata. im. atSpm. Do. do. deo, m. connect I at Relay for the West. Those at 8a. m. aud 5 15 p_ a. for Apap. oli#,and at Sp im. for Frederick and Norfolk. The 6a. m. and 4.9) p.m. traing are Express, and stop only at Annapous and Washington ja actions. The Eastern train of Ssturday at 4.20 p. 71. goes only to Philadeiphia, & m. ») Agent. On Sunday only one train—at 4.20 inn 20d TH. H. PARS EW AND IMPORTANT SCJIEDULE, FOR ALL PARTS OF TH.& WEST. Ge BPS: SRE] . BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD. The recent extensionand improve ment of its 1ead- ing connecting lines at the West has required an en- tire revision of the tow J @rrangea Jents of this road by which highly important advanta tes to the trav- elerare secured. On nnd after } ONDAY, 15, 1887, THREE DAILY TRAINS will be run in both darect:uns for throu ih pnssen First—The ACCOMMODATION T Ainatarta from Camden Station, Baltimore, at? A.M.,(exospt Saodar,) oe sat way stations and 8 rrives at Cum- er at * - Second—The MAIL TRAIN sta cts (Sunday ex- cepted) at 830 A. M., and arrives at Wheeiing at 425 A. M., connecting at Benwood w.th Central Ohio trains for Couumbus, Cincinnati polis, Lou isville, Chicago,St. Louis, &c., Sad at same piace with trains for Cleveland, To'edo, Detroit, &o., by Cleveland Road, and also at Park orsburg with Ma- rietta Road, .Third—The ST. LOUIS wad CINCINNATI EXPRE: Z t 5.05 P. M., con necting at Beuwood at3A. M.with express trains SS TR ieaves da’ from Bellaire to Cincinnati, (without change af ») and re‘iching there in but 2 Cars at Columbus hours from Baltimore and 28 heurs from Washing ton. It also connects direotly, in both directions, at Grafton with cars by Prkersburg ayd Marietie roads for jlioothe, Cincumnati, ete, ‘These traune connect at Xenia for Indisapoliz, Chiongo and St. Louis, and at Cincinnati with the Great Ohio anc Mississipp: Express for Couisville, Cairo and St Louis through to St. Louis in less than 42 hours from jtimore. this train the time to all the centra’ and southern places in the West is much | the distance ix from 40 ta100 miles sh the shortest of other routes. connechons are —_— clor riving at Baltimore ac 8.50 . Baggage checked thro to all pointe. THROUGH TICKETS sold at lowest rates ai ‘Camden Station and at Washington, D.C. Passengers from Baltimore or Washington may wtew the entire road by mage ad by taking r ing trains, and lying over at Cumberiand or land, and resuming n¢xt morning by Wheeling Ac commodation train, .e&8Ving Cumberland at & and Oakland at 10.50. FOR WAY PASSENGERS, The Cumberland Accommodation Train at 7 A.M. ‘Will stop at all Stations east of Cumberland, a Wheeling Accommodation at all Stations beyond Cumberiand goug West. Eastwardly, the Mai rain leaves Wheeling at 8.39 A. M., Accommo a lenves Camberiand at 9, reaching Baltimore ON THE NORTHWESTERN VIRGINIA BRANCH, between Grafton and Parker: . peascnaers vill take the Express westwar. 5 and he Mai! eastwardiy. The FREDERICK TRAIN starts at 4 P. My stopping wry stations. [eaves Frederick at9.13 ving ut Baltimore [2 noon. -LICOTT"S MILL TRAIN leaves at 5.45 P.M. Lew ex, Eilioort’s Milla at? GTON AND THE SOUTH. Leave Baltimore for Washington at 4.)5 and 918 A.M..3and5.15 P.M. On Sundays ct 4.15 A. M. aud 5.15 P. M. only. Leave W prhingtos for Baltimore at 6 and 8.30 A opt send 4.99 -M. On Sundays at 7A. M., and “The firet and fourth trains from Baltimore, and the Seeond and fourth trains from Washington, will be express mail trains. stopping only at Washingtor Junction and Annapolis Junction. The 9.15 and 5.15 trains from Ba'timors and the 8.6 and 420 mains from Washington connect with the trains from A: lis. For tickots, information, fare, &o., apply to J.T. NGLAND, Agent, at the Ticket office, Camder Station. WM. 8S. WOODSIDE, iy 13-tf Master of Transportation. Baltimore, QRANGEAND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD Sb SRE OEE RES @REAT SOUTHERN MAIL LINE Twice Daily, (Sunday nigh ted,) betw WASHINGTON CITY and the SOUTH wit ALEXANDRIA, GORDONSVILLE an R{CH 5 Leaves Washington at 6 o'clock a, m. ae Washington at 7 o’clock pm. For LYNCHBURG and the SOUTHW . eave Washington at 6 o'clock a.?, rive ia CHBURG next morning at 44. m., connecting he trains onthe Virg:nm and Teunessee Rai NeMPHIS. Mat! Stages from Char Oltesville eo Lynolburg a distance Fare trom Washington to Hhloet ae SEORE E reet, being Owned by th n Com, in.gonpestion with ibe ceatus, ns eens Tene tokets for © ‘ynonburg procvied ap the Boat. —UFsombusesand Hagenge Wagons will boat the Depot of the Washirgion Kailrosd. to convey pas- sengers and baggage to the Steamboat, for Alexan- drin, a distanoé of six miles, allowing ample time for meais. JANES A. EVANS, Arent, iv 8-11 of oe miles, Lyuohburg, $7.75. AGE, foot of Sventh Alexandria, July, 1 FEW YORK AND Li POOL i UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS The Ships compesing shis rs ins @ he ATLANTIC —...___. he rend $0... ‘ Capt. Oliver Eldridge, Capt. Josep Comstock Capt. James W est, There chips having been built by contract expresely for Government service, every care bas boon takes in their cungtruotion, as also in their engines, to in- gure strength aud speod, wud their accommodations | gerne ed re unvqualied for elegance aud oom fort. The steamere of taught compar to make them mation given t ae uneg ual ‘om New York to Li Ii ‘T1608 of age trom New Yor! 0 Liverpool, in first cabin, $130; in seound do., $75; From Ly nena are ttached to each shi rienced Surgeon attac of ban be secured until paid for, PROPOSED BATES OF SAILING. WORK, | FROM LIVERPOOL. an. 1858) Wednesday, Feb. 3...1858 Saturday, Feb. -1858) Wednesday, M’ch 3. .1858 Saturday, March 13 . 1858) Wednesday, M’ch 3.1456 Saturday, Apr'l 10... 18%] Wednesday, April 28.1858 Saturday, A prot 24....1858) Wednesday, May 12.1858 is line have improved water- 8, and no expense uns been spared good a8 new, the thorough exam b proves their mude of consti uc- York, 39 and 20 guineas. An experi- ip. Noberths Saturday, May 1858] Wednesday, May 26. 1858 Saturday, May 1858) W ednesday, June 9 . 1858 es. _ - yr eineeday« a me une e8 ul arday. Weduesday, July 21.18 Wednesday, Aug. 4..128 858) Wednesday, Sept. 1.1858 868 | Wednesday, Sept. 15.1858 858 W ednesday, Sept. 29.1858 658) Wednescay, Uot. 13. 1858 353) W ednesday, (ot. 27. .'856 058, Wednesday, Nov. 10.1658 az3| Wednesday, Nov. 24.185€ ass! Weduesdey, Deo. 8 1858 58; Wedwesdsy, Dec, 22 1858 ESOS MOELIRRE Ko. se, wait sree IPLEY & CQ,, Liverpool, BRON ALRITE urs o., Fer. these ships will not be seconntabie ons bos bullion, specie, jewelry, precious stones or metalz, unless bills of lading are signee Le Nope and the vaiue thereof ex, therem, 6 Saturday, Sept. 25. Saturday, Oct. 9 Saturday, O DELPAIA. WILMINGTON peer 53g Meta BA ORE RAILROA Passenger trains for Philadelphia leave President street Bau 10, daly, ~ jays, as Opapréae Femi at 8403. m.: Way Mnil"Prain at tt “xpress tir af a. ™.: Ma. Tam grelock «im ; Evang Mai at6.25p m. Ou Su-dase at 625 p.m. only, Ali train: connect with New York except 6 26 p. m. Saturdays. 20h HAVRE ps GRACE ONLY. e re 40’ clock p. Hote Panhard 11 poms E RD, VEL. oie evens tate from Baltimore with 9 28 8m. {rsin. Kel" WiLLian CRAWFORD, Agent, wiih au See tier venion of 0 ml aceet a eos Taealey thy Se whee Ss F Z.Fostpasvers who aotas agents will be allowed wy Travelers’ Di 4 ' rf PACIFIC MAIL ST eamsaur vue wrthnuin at oen coat eae Ful ol the United States Mail Ss "s steum- Ey ana mawiea enn ae the enon AL connwotin va PANAMA ie ‘steamships have been inepected and 7-7 Proved by the Navy Department, andg waranty specd "ne on Railroad (47 jong) us oom er CR eretees Coe aerate 3 im New York covers Feet, the trip. eserve steamers are keptin port in Panama call Francisoo, to prevent ion in case 25° lent, so that the route is entirely reliadle—no faul- Bre having occurred in eight yenrs, ers lesye Panama the same day they ar- rive st Aspinwa.l. Conductors go through by each steamer, and take one of women and oh: idrep without other protec- * escent trate tewtarss “ese alam NCATE ARMSTRON RRIS& CO., ew Orleans,- or Jy M-tf C. L. BARTL! . Boston. F°® NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTS, Va The steamer LOUISIANA leaves the Unor Dock, foot of Concord street, Baiti- ita eeday, Th and ree ag At ES steamer NORTH CAROLINA every Monday, W ednesday peday and FO ee rant Maltimors Reasetnat mhoct to. U™ te. STATES MAIL LINE ONLY REGULAR LINE AND WITHOUT FAILURE FOR KiGHT TEARS, FOR CALIFOR AND OREGON VIA PANAMA RAILRUAD, Regular Sailing Days, 5th € 20th of each month, Cavtion.—So many frands and i - tions of various kinds have been up. rpetrated on travel bound to CAL! FC KNIA, that 0 beoriLer, the only aut: Agent for passag: © {. S. Mail Line, vis ma, in the city of New York, feels it his duty to caution al] persons seeking passage to California, that, To AVOID IMPOSITION, they must vate te hpd the true office of the Steamships of the U.S, Mail Line, via Panama Railroad, as no other office in New York is suthorized to ei G Pasenge. The Companies have only one ia New York, which is &t 177 W est street, corner of W 7 — fronting on the North Kiver, at the head of the iv . a ead Observe my eign over the é Low. RAYMOND, Agent, He™. INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW swe Yor«,. Pa oe MPANY, is Prey to issue Policies eyed es ne &c. on as fav: je Lerma as ot; Tes, sible Companies, TM. HANSON. A No. 512 7th st., oppo. Intelligencer Office. _tan2s-comm wie on G EDWARD SNOWDEN WENERAL CLAIM AND REAL ESTATE For Bounty Lands, Pension Ci ting of Cintas bolore the Goart of Giniee, heaaee tures: attend te Renting fh a ber Lang tes, at to Rent ses, Bu iY Warrants. Necotiste Loans, ‘all business sumer character. corner 7th and Louisiana aven; _Washingtop. . i » City. oLD G AND SIL VBR PURCHASED ATTHE BEST RATES. FOREIGN BILLS OF EXCHANGE SOLD, ON THE PRINCIPAL POINTS IN BU- ROPE, IN SUMS TO SUIT. GOLD CURRENCY, AND VIRGINIA MO- NEY ACCOUNTS, WILL BE OPENED FOR DFPOSITORS, PAYABLE INSAMB FUNDS, OR IN GOLD, CHARGING THB CURRENT RATES.—CHECES MUST BE MARKED ACCORDINGLY. SIGHT DRAFTS ON ALL THE PRINCI- PAL CITIES OF THE UNION, SOLD IN SUMS TO SUIT. BONDS AND STOCKS SOLD ON COM- MISSION. UNCURRENT MONEY BOUGHT AND SOLD. LAND WARRANTS PURCHASED ATTHE HIGHEST RATES. SWEENY, RITTENHOUSE, FANT & CO, at al Zi Bankers. TEX PER CENT. INVESTMENT. Corporation Bonds of the City of 5 enpert, oe ong 10 per cent. int it a“ Cuspon tn ow ork, Bonds of $99 each, "The growing city of Davenport has now about 20%, inbabitants, aud is rapidly increasing in wealtt, god popaiation. Ite municipal debt is only $59,000, and ite railroad debt only §125,00", and cinmot now be increased. The statistics of the uty were published in the Intell: censer of ine wth Reptember. We recomm the8® Londs, believing them to be as sale se ony s- bonds. con 1 Ponts CHUBB BROTHERS NGTON INSURANCE OOMPANY. Wee AKT ERED BY CONGRESS CarivaL. —— ——. —___ —__ 80,000 1! This Company is now red to receive on tions for INGURA RCE ON BUILD NOS em. CHANDISE, &c., at t ua City rates, without any charge for Policy, Teath Street and_ Pen: Washington City Sosuace Bank. ares mae RECTORS. m.F. i Joseph ioe” ames F. Haliday, m. Orme, ludeon LOT, Francis Mobun, . W. Gait, JAMES C, MeGUIRS, President, @narron D. Hanson, Secretary. apll-iv R ING HOUSE OF ies a oat CHUBB BROTHERS, Derostrs.— Deporits received and Checks pai Without charge. ‘pratt on the northern seat G@ities rece: ed on poxit at par, and Exchange om sari Cities furnished to depositors without charge. LytErest on Deposits.—Inierest will be allowed on Deposits at such rates as may be agreed w Derosits A VIRGINIA AND Uncuna ent Money. Deposits in Virgins and other Uncurrent Money re- ceived to be checked for, paynble in sine fuods, or im HE rete Notes Drefterand Hula) kxptange (LSCOUNTS.— Notes, by ne? Will be discounted, and Lorne made on Books, Securities, atthe market rate. ETTERs OF CRevit.—Letters of Credit will be rnished, negotiable in the diferent Cities of tt Jmjied States, on Deposit of Money or Col nd interest allowed if Money in my 5 oharged if Cousterais,on such terms &s may beag: Epon. Briis or Excnanc.—Traveiers wit pina Be Hfatts in such sums as may be de- sired negotinble m the difierent Cities of the Uyion, Brie anp ee eg — ND, law wo Ev 1 ghans Sf Credit = England, oe sarees. raved the marke! ip sume en “Runes, Stocks, io. Bonds, Stock: and Seow ri ties paving, from 6 to Ly cent., always for sale, or bought in the different Cities at & commission of a3 pr. cent. Where Stocks are bought upon orders, we Teserve the mght to call fora deposit of 10 pr. centon — aaa Bonds or Stocks will be ordered by tele- eran RaiLRoad, Cit. anp Stare Bowpe.—Rai City, and State Bonde can be placed e our 4 rapa trop paccunnol capers Hale, Om pi iv or wi! AND Winawrs— ‘Warrants boaght at the market a All Warrants sold by us sre sweren- "eg Se crt “Warrants ‘Will be forwarded to a ‘Or sent for sale on commission to Es Eaute ~ and a) 5 ngurances CLarme ow Unirep Ha im*) aeons Gongres' ia 8, intral InewRs B* NKING HO z, E c BB BKO ERS. priser “3 + a Meh oe NTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSIT we 2-tf EY co LOAN on STOCK SECURITIES,” CHUBB BROTHERS. Behe qieeterys