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THE EVENING STAR is PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (SUNDAY EXCEPTED,) AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Corner Pennsylvania Avenue & Eleventh St., By W. D, WALLACH. Papors served in packages by carriers at @4a year, er 37 conta per month. To mail subscribers ab- scription prios is $3.50 8 year, im advance; $2 for SiX montane; $1 for three months; and for lees than Shree months at the rate of 12 centsa week. Single copies, One cent; in Wrappers, two cents, ADVERTISEMENTS (of eight lines to the square) nsorted three times for $1; every other day or semi-weekty,25 per cent, advance; once a week, 50 por cert. td vance, wee Eben VOL. XI. THE SNOW EXPRESS. & STORY OF THE WHITE AND RED MAN. Many years ago, while a subaltern, I was stationed at Blockhouse Point, at the mouth of the Green Snake River, on the north side of Lake Huron. This now dilapidated stronghold was originally erected on a sandy point stretch- ing out into the lake, in the daysof the Indian wars, and I could fancy its slender garrison of sharp-shooters watching from their loop-boles the clustering forms of their Indian foes as they stole along the borders of the forest. ‘fhe bui- let holes that riddled its massive walls, and its charred and blackened surface, suggested grim conjectures respecting ite brave aclendacs who filled the graves around the fort. But now there were no Indians to employ the leisure of the unfortunate company of lar troops, that grumbled way their days within the Toatws fortification that new surrounded the old blockhouse. Our only enemies were bears and foxes which skulked about the woods, and the only Indians who sought admission to the post were those from a little village about seven miles up the Green Snake River, where a peaceable party of Ojibbeways had taken up their abode. Tn this dot in the wilderness I and two brother officers lived the lives of anchorites, only less contented, and by no means forgetting the -world by which we seemed very nearly furgot- ‘ten. Not but what letters reached us some- times—during the summer by an occasional schooner coming up along the lakes. It was duriag the other half of the year when the lakes were bound by the universal fetter, ice, shat we lived in unblissful ignorance. Twice, Aowever, during each long, long winter, great excitement prevailed at Blockhouse Point. It was when Indians traveling over snow on snow shoes. were expected to arrive with the “ex Detss."’ Day after day we used to walk for niles hoping to meet our bronzed Mercuries; and when at length they came in sight, with what trembling heart we returned to the post to await the opening of their sealed wallets by the proper authority, in perfect ignorance of what tidings -‘ the mail’? might contain for us. On one occasion the news I got was sad enough. My dearest friend was to be tried by court martial on a serious charge. He had not written to mo himself, but a mutual friend in- formed me that before another month was rast, Lowther’s fate would be sealed, and this month’s delay had only cecurred in conse- quence of an important witness being required rom the lower province. I saw at once that it was in my power to disprove the gravest part vf the charge, although Lowther did not know it. Yet, before the spring should come and the lakes be open to enable me to reach headquar- ters, the trial would be over, and my friend in all pepe would be condemned. The dreadful thought that be might be sac- rificed for the want of my testimony haunted me. I could not slecp that night. Many plans distarbed my mind. Could not I write my statement, and send it by an Indian express. Undoubtedly I could. But whenI came to count, I found it would not arrive in time, un- less some one was ever at hand to hurry the speesenger on. Why should I not be of the ex- press patty? I was young, strong. active and wocustomed to exertion. Surely what Indians <ould dof could. There was not an hour to de lost. At daylight I obtained leave from my ‘commanding officer—a mere matter of form— for both he and my junior heartily rejoiced at the prospect of Lowther’s acquittal. Two In- dians were quickly obtained, and everything was made ready for departure in a few hours We were a strange looking party. Our ob- ject being speed, each carried his own trap, and asfew of them as possible. I was clad ina beaver coat and afur cap. My kit consisted of a blanket, a bearskin and a wallet to hold provisions. The two Indians, who were broth- ers, were similarly equipped, with rifles ready loaded for any game that might prezent itself, and snow-shoes on our feet, we set out. In case we succeeded in getting to Le to ters at the time appointed, a gratuity had been promised to the | ney (which I resolved to give whether won or not.) and they unmurmur- ingly pressed on, nearly the whole day, on their cumberous snow-shoes, scarcely giving themselves time to cook the game we killed; then shouldering their packs and starting off again. They endeavored to beguile the weari- ness of the way by lively sall: at which they laughed till the silent woods rang with their merriment. Chingoos, (the ermine) the younger brother. was the most joyous as weil as the invst active of us all, and however wearied he might be when we stopped for the night, be laughed and jested as he cut with his tomahawk the evergreens which were to form our not un- comfortable shelter, and be strewn beneath the bearskins on which we slept. Shegashie, (the eray @sh) was our cook and firemaker; and the rapid way in which he heaped on scores of dry branches, and raised a blazing pile above the snow, always excited my admiration. When we had accomplished nearly half of our journey, we had not overstep, the time we allowed ourselves; but the continuous exer- tion was beginning to effect our limbs. and the perpetual glare of the sun on the snow inflamed oureyes. This we found by far the greater hardship of the two. L shall never‘forget the joy we felt one morning. when the sun remain- ed hidden beneath heavy cloud banks iu the east. Almost forgetting our swollen limbs in the gladness of being delivered from his daz- zling rays, we traveled merrily on through leafless forests of gigantic trees. through tracts of smaller trees. ly studded with the larch, the spruce and the fir, whose dark foliage gloomed almost black against the stainless snow; through woods tangled with wild vines, and fragrant with juniper bushes. until at = we reached the shores of a small frozen 6. Unce more we rejoiced that the day was dim, for in crossing lakes and rivers we always suf- fered most, being deprived of the network of branches which yielded us a shade, sometimes almost impenetrable. But our exultation was short liv: An exclamation of disappintment burst from the Indians, and looking up I saw a few large snow flakes through the air. “Let us put off our snow shoes,” said She- gasbie. ‘we must halt here.’ “Why ?” ~* Because the snow will blind our eyes to the path.”’ The path, however, was an Indian figure of speech. We were traveling through an un- trodden wilderness, guided from point to point b, rock or bank, or quaintly formed tree. F'u taese objects were vividly in the Indians’ 1ecol- lections Peel had traveled the road twice before, and whatever an Indian once sees re- ins imprinted in his memory forever At ——— announcement I looked over the lake longingly. I could not bear to lose an hour, far jess a day, and I said that perhaps we might get across before the violence of the snow storm cameon. My guides shook their heads. However, atter a time they agreed to make the attempt. Accordingly off we started across the lake, the snow flakes floating and playing lazily around us, and more than once we congratu- lated ourselves that their appearance had not deterred us But when we had got half way across the snow came dashing down in our faces with a fierce gust that almost threw us off our feet. Staggered and breathless we stopped. Near as the brothers were. I could see no more than the dark outlines of their forms through the thick curtain of snow that fell between us; while nothing was visible beyond but dazzling snow flakes, tumbling, whirling and rushing s. down to overwhelm We must,’’ cried Shegashie, “keep the wind in our faces, or we shail never reach the shore.”’ He at once led the way, his brother and I og and with difficulty distinguishing him as huffed bh y on before us. Al- ready the weight of the snow on our snow shoes impeded us greatly. ani it increased each mo- ment, until we could scarcely drag them along. The snow blew in our faces, sharp as icicles, whirling past us in wild eddies, almost beatin ysdown. As the storm increased, the win which had hitherto blown steadily in our faces, began to waver and to dash the snow down upon us in every direction. It was impvasible to on The last lingering shadow of a ho) oma away, and we felt there was nothing fort ut to die. Cneo or twice I wondered I did not feel the torpor, which is the precursor of death among the snow, steal over my senses; but we determined not to die inactive, and the violence of my exertions heated me to such a degree that more than once | found myself wiping the moisture from my brow, as I fought the hope- less battle against the whirlwind. [to BE contisvED. | ARMY INTELLIGENCE The Court Martial of Col. E. Sumner. War DePaRTMENT, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, Mar. i6, 1858, 1. At the eral court martial which cor- vened at Carliste barracks, Pa., pursuant to “Special Orders’? No. 33 of March 2. 1858, from the War Department, and of which Brevet Maj. Gen. Thomas 8. Jesup, Quartermaster General, was president, was arraigned and tried Col Edwin V. Sumner, of the first regiment of caval- ry, on the following charges and specifications: Charge I.—Conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline. Specification —In this, that he, the said Sum- ner, did, zt Syracuse, New York, on the 15th January, 1858, attempt to make a personal af- fair with said Harney out of an official matter; that is to say .the answer made by said Harney to a general court martial which inquired of him in regard to his prejudice or bias against said Sumner. Charge If. —Sending a challenge to another officer to fight a duel, in violation of the 25th of the articles of war. Specification.—In this, that he, the said Sum- ner, did, at Washington, D. C., on the 15th of February, 1898, on account of said answer by said Harney to said court martial, send achal- lenge to said Harney to fight a duel, in words as follows, &e : Charge ILI.—Upbraiding another officer for refusing a challenge, in violation of the 28th of the articles of war. Specification —In this, that he, the said Sumner, did, at Washington, D C.,on the 16th February, 1858, upbraid the said Harney for refusing to fight a duel, as follows, &e. : To these charges and specifications the ac- cused pleaded “ not guilty.” The court, after maturely considering the evidence, found the accused as follows : Charge I.—Specification, «- not guilty ;”? and “not guilty of the cHARGE.”’ Charge II.—Specification, “not guilty ;” and “not guilty of the cHarGE.”’ Charge ILI.—Specification, “not guilty ;”* and “‘ not guilty of the caarar.”’ The proceedings of the general court-maniial in the neg bee have been laid before the Seeretary of War, and the following orders thereon have been issued : War DepantMent, March 15, 1858. There is no dispute as to the facts in this case. The only question is, the conclusion to be drawn from them. The verdict of the court amounts to this: that General Harney’s an- swer to the court martial at Fort Leavenworth was not an ‘official matter;’’ and that Col. Sumner’s letter of the 15th February is not a challenge to a duel. The department disap proves the finding of the court upon both points. 1. General Harney’s statement to the court was not volunteer. When objected to as a member, by Col. Sumner, and the cause of the challenge stated, he made no answer until in- terrogated. and required to ‘state specifically whether he had bias or prejudice,’ &c. Then, ““as to prejudice,’ he admitted that he “never had any or very little, respect for Col. Sumner as a soldier ;”’ and ‘‘as to the charges’’ which, as Colonel Sumner had stated to the court, Gen. Harney had preferred against him, and the War Departmenthad refused to entertain, that ‘-he believed they would have been brought to trial if improper and untrue state- ments had not been made to the Secretary of War.’ In this answer, Gen. Harney went further than was necessary and proper. But he was called upon to state specifically his pre- judice, &c. Such inquiry ought not to be made, unless by the accused, who may bring out un- favorable opinions of himself to sustain his challenge. The answer, however, mado in good faith, is official and privileged. If it goes too fur, the court should interpose. 2. Col. Sumner’s note of the 15th February is a challenge, within the meaning of the arti- cle of war. The military authorities and the decision of eourts martiai are clear in this re- gard. They lay down what is, indeed, the ne- cessary doctrine to give effect to the law, that no partioular phraseology, no set form, is ne- cessary to a challenge,” nor “ a formal invita- tion to fight,’ but ‘a mere hint or suggestion’’ is sufficient, and even * such a defiance as casts the burden on the other party.”” As challenges are in violation of law, ingenuity is not un- commonly exercised to avoid a plain expression of their purpose. But these are artifices to defeat the law, which courts of law will never favor. And when the meaning is so clear as tobe intelligible to the party who receives the chal- lenge, it answers its purpose, and is intelligible to the tribunal which triesit. In thiscase, Ow] ever, the challenge is plainly expressed, even if it were not conclusively interpreted by the rest of the correspondence, and expressly as a demand of satisfaction.”’ The doctrine of the findingsin this case would render the article of war void and inoperative by indicating a mode of doing without breach of the law what it is the exact purpose of the law to forbid. A rigid enforcement of strict discipline in the army is the most essential requisite for its honor and efficiency. If the bondsof discipline are loosened, it is only a question of time when the army will become a mob, and public opin ion will ascribe to it that character, even he- fore it would be fairly entitled to it. Joun B. Froyp, Secretary of War. General Orders, No.2 8, ILL. The general court-martial, of which Brevet Major General Thomas S. Jesup is president, is dissolved. IV. Colonel Edwin V-. Sumner, Ist cavalry, is released from arrest, and will join his regi- ment in Kansas. By order of the Secretary of War : S. Cooren, Adjutant General. —————2-e-—____ MUzZLING A CuiLp.—A colored man, named Henry Colbird, was charged with ill-treating a child in bis household, by mazzling her between meal Umes. Heating of the matter. the deputy chief proceeded to the prisoner's residence,where he found a little girl, named Sarah Cecilia Hill, behind the door of the house. Her face and head were completely covered by a work cap or muz- He, locked babiediwih & Gill! wrins padlock. By means of this instroment, she was unable either to eat ordrink. The only reason assigned by Mr. Colbird for his conduct was that the child was exceedingly thievish of eatablex and drinka- bles, though she got her meals regularly —To- ronto Lealer. ij" We understand that mych uneasiness is felt by the family aud friends of Mr.S M. Spang- ler, of River Station, Warren county, on account of bis protracted absence. About a year ago he started to Texas, to be gone a few months, with @ considerable sum of money, to make an invest- ment, but of his arrival ther: nothing has been heard. Mr. Spangler is a mont excellent citizen, and the fear that he hax fallen a victim to some of the thieves who wil! not allow even the life of a fellow being to stand between them and their object, causes much anxiety. —Aler. Sentinel. Itis stated, on wh: ppears to be un- doubted aurbority, that the city of Cincinnati, Onto, contains more grozgeries than any other city ia the United states, except the city of New York. (G- The sheriff of New York advertises for wale the entire witlege of Mataga, in New Jersey It consists of more Chan 9,000 acres of land, with lass works, mills. and forty dwelling houses. The village exhibits a scene of desolation and abandon tao complete and thorough as to be rarely exceeded. + mg WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 1858. Star. Special Notices. Pianos, &o. Drspxpsia anv Fits.—Dr. Tracy Delorme, great curer of Consumption, was for several years 80 badly afflicted by dyspepsia that for a part of the time he was confined to his bed. He was eventually cured by & presoription furnished him by a young clairvoyant girl. This preseription, given by a mere child while in 8 state of trance, has cured everybody who has taken it, never having failed once. It is equally as sure in cases of fits as of dyspepsia. The ingredients may be found in any drug store. I will send this valuable prescription to any person on the receipt of one postage stamp te pay postage. Address Dr. Ttacy DktorMz, New York Post Office. jan 23-2m* I AM IN PossEssion of some valuable certificates in favor of the Consumption Destroyer; also of its efficacy in relieving bronohial disease attended with severe couch. The Syrup is pleasant and safe, and is composed of roots and herbs procured from the Blue Ridge; it is no common article. They are nicely enveloped in my circulars, where my piace 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 Syrup is at several other piaces on Pennsylvania avenue, as well 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 Sprxctat Noticr.—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 5 cents each. W. P. Frtringr & Co., Proprietors, New York. Wholesale and Retail Arents for Washington, Tayior & Mavry, Booksellers, between Sth and 10th st.. Pa. avenue. nl? WASHINGTON aQuEDUCT, - Orrick of THR WasHINGTON mig: WasnineTton, March 8, 1258. Proposals are invited for the completion of the Washington Aqueduct, according to plans and spe- eifications which will be on exhibition in this office, on and after the 10th of April. Bids will be received for the completion of the whole work in gross,—or for the a works de- scribed in tha specifications, the United States re- serving the right to make a contract for the whole, or for the separate works, as my seein most advan- bay Vow upon comparison of the bids. portion, only, of the work etn be completed with the appropriations now available: and the contracts will be subject to the contingency of future appro- priations by Congress. The Engineer reserves the right to prescribe the amount of work to be done and the rate of progress under each contract, and for each work. . Pas ments will be mde in checks 1 the United States Treasury upon the monthly estimates of the Engineer, reserving 10 per cent. onal! payitients un- til the completion ofthe oontract ; and it will be a condition of all contracts that the workmen shali be paid their full wages monthly and in apecie. Proposals should be sealed, and endorsed “ Propo- sale for work and materials for the Washington Aqueduct.” ' he United States reserves the right to reject any or all bids for the whole or for any part of the work, ifnot deemed advantageous; but the work will be awarded to the ‘owest bidders for the whole_or for parte of the work. who give good security for the completion of their contracts, if at reasonabl> prices. Every offer must be accompanied by a written guarantee, signed by one or more responsible per- sons, to ths effect that he or they undertake that the bidder or bidders will, 1f his or their bids be accept sa Giioe into an obligation within ten days, with good and sufficient securities, for the completion of the work undertaken; said guarantee to be accompa- nied by the certifioxte of the United States District Judge, United States Pistrict Attorney, Navy Agent, or some‘ fhicer of the General Government or individual known to the Engineer or Department of War, that the guarantors ere able to make good their guarantee. Bids wil! be openo? in the presences of the bidders, at noon of the ith May; none will be received after tast hour. i The work to be let comprises—completion of the dain across the Potomac at the Great Falls; build- ing of gate houses; prema of masonry bridges: waste weirs; building distributing reservoir; com- pletion of conduit; furnishing cast-irop pipe; build ing of two iron pipe bridges; laying plese from the distributing reservoir to the Navy Yard and other principal ublic establishments »f Washington; building of high service reservoir in Georgetown, and supply of cement, sand, bricks, stone, and ail other materials; for aliof which reference is to be made to the detailed deroriptions and specificatious to be exhibited in this office, The comparizon of the bids will be made upon the quantities noted in the specifications and pians ex- hibited at the time of letting and should a bid in gros be accepted, the monthly payments upon the contracts will be made upon the estimate of the En- gineer, at prices to be fixed by him, with the usual reservation of ten per cent. until the entire eom- pletion of the oontract according to the spec. fica tions and plans. ; Proposals should state the time within which each work will be completed, provided Congress ap) roprares the Becessury fade, order of the Secretary o| ar: , M. C. MRIGS, Captainof Engineers in charge of Washington Aqueduct, ForM oF GUARANTEE. To Capt. M.C. Meigs, U.S. Engineers: We, the undersigned, residents of yin the State of hereby jointly and severally, cove. nant with the United States and guaranty. in oase the foregoing bid of pe accepted, that he or they will, within ten days after the acceptance of the said bid, execute the contract for the same, with god and sufficient sureties to perform the work or Ronin the articles proposed, in conformity to the terms of the advertisement under which it was le. And in oase the said shall fail to enter into contract as aforesaid, we guaranty to make good the difference between the offer by the said and the next lowest bidder. - Signed. I hereby certify, that, to the best of my knowledze and belief, the above named guarantors are good and sufficient. Signed. E. F. _medtifaynt ___ S. IMPROVE YOUR EYES. \OTRENGTHEN and assist them, by the Paris Optician, D. 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We were alsoawarded the frat premium.at the Industrial Exhibition held in Richmond, Vir- begs 1855 and 1256. They havo aiso been awarded he highost premium (silver medal) at the Metro. poutan Mechanics’ Fair for 1857. In addition to this we are in possession of testimo nisis from the most distinguished professors and amateurs in the country, which can be Seen at our warerooms, speaking for themselves and others of the hich meg» pa in which our instruments are every where held. All instruments are guaranteed for five years, and lege of exchange is granted within the first aix ths from the day of sale if the instruments do not flye entire satisfaction. Wholesale dealers wil! find it to their advantage to give usa call before purchasing. anos exchanged, hired, ard tuned. mar 16-ly WM. KNABE & CO, INUNNS & CLARKE’S a aryl an HALLETT, DAVIS & COlS' CELEBRATED PIANO FORTES, Constantly receiving and for sale cal by JOBN'P. 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Tortas—Dear Sir: Lam happy tosay that the Spectacles which | obtained from you tast week are entirely satisfactory. From an inequality in the visual range of my eyes, | have neretofore found great difficulty in getiing glasses of the proper fucal dis- tances. It adords me pleasure to state, that by the aid of your optometer tins diffowity has been happily obviated, so that the Glasses you furnished me are decidedly the best adapted to my eyes of any I have ovary respeotfull R. B. DRANE ‘ery respec! y yours, Re Be oN Bae sick Rector of St. James’ Parish. Having been induced by a friend to visit the estab- lishment of Mr. Tobias fer tie purpose of try ing hig lasses | was furnished with a pair slightly color Fite, whice have afforded mo mare relief and eratif- |. My sight, origin- ally very good, was injured by writing and reading at night, frequently toa very late hour: but with the aid of these glasses J can study almost ar late as ever, and that too without the pata, I have previous- ly suffered. JOHN WILSON, Late Commissioneer Gen’! Land Office, Deo. 11, 1855. Ihave used Mr. Tobias’s Spectacles for three or four months, and take great pleasure in saying that 1 am much pleased with them. I have been much benefited by them. GEO. P. SCARBURGH, May 5th, 1856. I was recommended to Mr. John Tobias asa skilful optician ; andes I have U pra of remarkable peouliari- ty, | was gratified to find that Mr. Totnas @emed to comprehend them by inspection and some sight measurement, and he has le me ape of Specta- cles that suits me admirably. A. P., BUTLER. July 1, 1856, Waskineton, Aug. 8, 1355, Having been for years under the necessity of hav- two sets of glasses—one for use in daylight, and one for lamp-light—I procured one set from Mr. Tobiae which answered both purposes. I have used his for several months, and find them excellent. EDWAKD STUBBS, Of Department of State. Mr. J. Tostas. Sir: The pair of Spectacies you furnished me yesterday are particularly satisfactory tome. They are very decidedly the best I possess, and Lam the owner of eight or nine pairs, carefully seiected in different places and 'from opticians rec- ommended to me on account of their professional standing in France, Engiand, and the United States, have been also pleased with your remarks and di- rections on the treatment of the aren, for the pur- pose of preserving and improging the sight. Respectfully poxre. HS. CALDWELL, rofeasor of M. C., Louieville, Ky. BROOKLYN OnrHoraxnic INSTITUTION, , 1854. After most careful examination of r. J. Tobias’s Glasses, I am enabled to testify that their hardnees, clearness, polishing, and exact optical shape render them particularly recommendable to those whose merely optical impairment of the oyes are in want of such auxiliaries. 1 consider, moreover, Mr. Tobias fully qualified to determine the foous of the eye,both by his optical knowledge and experience, and by means of his optometer. In addition, J oun further state that Mr. Tobias has supplied some of my pa- tients with Glasses, to hele and = satisfaction LEWIS B. M. D.. Physician and Surgeon, Berlin; Member of the oyal College ot pereeons England; Member of the Medical Society of London, and of the Pathological Society of New York; late Sur- ‘eon of the Royal Orthopaedic Institution of anchester, England, and Surgeon of the B, Inatitution, Norroxe, Va., July 27, 1854, In the experience of even two years, | have found great difficulty in obtaining Spectacles that were ex- aotiy adapted to the weakness of my sight. ‘Tis in- convenience Mr. Tobias seems to have removed fe the present by the substitution for me of better an more suitable Glasses. They are clear, chrystal-like and comfortable to my eyes. | would commend him to those who oe age or other infirmity require ar- tilicial aid in this way. J.J. SIMKINS, . WILMINGTON, >.» June 16, 1854, To persons who have had the mi oftheir eyes so impaired as to require the use of Glasses, | would recommend Mr. John Tobias as a suitable person from whom to obtain such Giasses as es may re- Sap as he has suited me with a par of Spectacles for 8 far and near sight. My sight has been impaired very much by & service of years in the Post Office partment, which berth required me tobe on dut: from 11 o’clock at mght till after day, during wh butone hight. W.A. WALKER. time I used Derartment oF INTERIOR, May 7. otmy jor seve- From natural defects and the unequal rai eyes, I have been compelled to use giasnes years. ve tried different opticians without obtaining ginsses pei ly fitted to my eyes. Four months since Mr. Tobias made two pairs especially for me, which I have fou ve. feotly. By thi of his of to aoe ost minutely to the eye. I most cheerful- r. Tol thes Bi feat as to hi a it ny As iH a ENRY E. Bale % Ass’t Seo’y to sien I ‘Warrants. For NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH, Va The steam SIANA_ leaves the Umon Dock, foot of oanpend eareae Balti- more, every Tuesday, Thi Siac ieee NO. 1,610. Travelers’ Directory. — THE WEEKLY STAR. ‘This excelient Family and News journal—oon taining @ greater variety of interesting reading thadt oan be found = , in Qny other—is published on Saturday Terms. ive heeraeeperuscneatanes on copies —_ —— 8 4 Cash, invariably in advance. in Clubs raised ) can be the issue © the HZ, Single copies (in procured a paver. Price THREE CENTS. {7 Postmasters who act ss agents will be allowed as commission of 2) cent. Travelers’ WASHINGTON BRANCH “RAILROAD. Trains run as follows: Leave Washington at 6a. m. . do. atga.m, Do, do. at3pm. De. do. at42op m a do. Bt 5.15 p.m. The Trains at 6 and 8a. mand od m. connect direotiy at Baltimore for the East at Relay for the West. Those at 8 a. m. and 5 15 p. m. for Anap- olis,and at pm. for Frederick and Norfolk. Tike 6a. m. and 4. 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 von san ay only ohe train—at 4.20 p. m n Sugday only one train- F . mm. jan ded” OP. A, PARSONS, Arent. EW AND IMPORTANT SCHEDULE. .FOR ALL PARTS OF THE WEST. BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD. The recent extension and improvement of its :ead- ing connecting lines et the West has required an en- tire revision of the nhc J arrangements of this road by whioh highly important advantages to the trav- elerare secured. (On and efter MONDAY, June 15, lest, THREE DAILY TRAINS will Tub in both directions for throu Royer Firsi—Tae ACCOMMODATION TRAIN starte from Camden Station, Baltimore, at 7 A.M.,(except Sunday,) stops at way stations and srrives at Cum- berland at 4 P, M. Second—The MATL TRAIN starts (Sunday ex- cepted) at 830 A. M., and arrives at Wheeling st 426 1., connecting at Benwood with Central Ohic rains for Corumbus, Cmeinnati. Indianapolis, Lou isville, Chicago, St. Louis, &c., and at same with trains for Cleveland, Toledo, Detroit, &c.,. by Cioveland Road,and also at Parkersburg with Ma- rietta Road. .Third—The ST. LOUIS and CINCINNATI EXPRESS TRAIN leaves daily at 5.05 P. M., con- necting Beuwood at9 A. M. with express traine from Pelinire to Cincinnati, (withowt change of Cars at Columbus,) and reaching there in but % hours from Baltimore an hours from Washing ton. It also connects directiy, in buth directions, at Grafton with cars Parkersburg and Mariette roads for Chillicothe, Cincinnati, ete. These traine connect at Xenia for Indinnapolis, Chicago and St. Louis, and at Cincinnati with t! reat Ohio and Mississippi Express for Lc Criro and St. Louis through to St. Louis in less than 42 hours from Baltimore. ga this train the t?me to al! the centra’ and southern places in the West is much less, while the distance is from 40 to 100 mules shorter than the shortest of other routes, he West these piace From th connechons are equally close and satisfactory, ar. niving at Baltimore at 8.50 A, M. Baggage checked through to all points, THROUGH TICKETS sold at lowest rates at Camden Station and at Washington, D.C. Passengers from Baltimore or Washington may view the entire road by daylizht, by taking morn- ing trains, and lying over at Cumberland or Oak- tand, and resuming next morning by che pcg | Ac- commodation train, leaving Cumberland at 8 and Oakland at 10.90, FOR WAY PASSENGERS. Tho Cumberiand Accommodation Train at 7 A.M., Wul stop at aii Stations east of Cumberiand, and the Wheeling Accommodation at ali Stations beyond Cumberiand going West. Eastwardiy, the Mail Train leaves Wheeling at 3.39 A. M.,and Accommo- —s leaves Cumberland st 9, reaching Baltimore ON THE NORTHWESTERN VIRGINIA BRANCH, between Grafton jo —_ enrers will take the Express weetwardly an the Maul eastwardly. The FREDERICK TRAIN etarts at 4 P. M stopping at way stations. Leaves Frederick ats A, M., arriving at Baltimore [2 poon. The ELLIC( rs - LL TRAIN leav: 5.5 »M., and 5.i5 P.M. Leaves Elneott’s Mills at? A. M.and7P. M., except Sunday. wD, ent, 8! * Tioke' 108, Station. |S WM. S. WOODSIDE, iyi#tf Master of Transportation. Baltimore, QRANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD SS OP OY GREAT SOUTHERN MAIL LINE Twice Drily, (Sund ted,) WASHING FOS CEEY ae “he SOUTH, we ANDRIA, GORDONSVILLE anp RICH- Washineton at 6 0’clock ®. m. Washington at7o’oluck pm For LYNCHBURG and the SOUTH WEST, | Leave Washington at 6 o'clock a.tp., arrive ir LYNCHBURG next morning at 4a, m., connect with the trains o7 Re inia and Tennessee Rai Road for NuM . Mail Stages from Char- ottesville mm 1, urg & distance of 6 miles, Fare from Washington to Lynciburg, $7.75. The steamer GEORGE PAGE, foot of Seventh street, being owned by the Railrosd Company, runs in connection with tie trams. Tickets for L hburg procured on the Boat. ipa! usesaud Uaggaze Wagons wil bestthe Depot of the Washington Railroad, to convey pas- sengers and bagenge to the Steamboat, for Alexan- dria dietance of siz mules, allowing ample time JAMES A. EVANS, Arent, _Aloxandrin, Suis. 1857. ett EW_YORK AND LIVER POOL N ONITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS. The Ships composing this The ATLANTIC ——.— -Capt. Oliver Eldridge, The einen Pheer eek oe The ADKIATIC——-—.. > Capt. James West. Those ships having bee. built by contract sxpressiy for Government service, every care has been taken in their oonstructicn, ag also in their engines, to in- sure strength and and their aecomme for pamengers are unegittalled for elegance and fort. ‘The steamers ofthis line have improved water- tight compartments, and no expense has been spared tomnke them all as good as new, the thorough exam ington given them proves their mode of const: uc- oon yet ——— New Voukts & Ti0¢ of passage from New York to Liverpool, in frat cabin, $15); in eecond do,, #75; From Laver- pool tc New York, 3) and 20 guineas. An experi- perienced Sus geon attached tocach ehip. Noberths oan bs seoursu until paid for. PROPOSED DATES OF SAILING. |... FROM LIVERPOOL, 1858| Wednesday, Feb.3. 858| W ednesday one com 1858 y, Moh 3.1858 Wednesday, M’ch 31-1858 Wednesday, April 28.1858 -1858| Wednesday, May 12. .1858 1858 Ah er md May 26. .1258 -1858) Wednesday, June? 1858 358) W ednesday, June 23.1898 iase| Wednesday, July 7. 1638 858| Wednesday, July 21.1858 856 | Wednesday, Aug. 4.1858 -1858| Wednesday, Sept. 1. .1858 -1858 | Wednesday, Sept. 15.1258 1858) W ednesday, Sept. 29.1858 1858} Wodnescay, Oct. 13.1858 -1858) W ednesday, Oct. 27.1858 1858| Wednesday, Nov. 10.1258 858| Wednesday, Nov. 24.1858 » Deo. 8.1858 658; Wedaesday, Dec, 22.1258 Saturday, March Saturday, Apr’l 10. Saturday, A prit 24. Saturdey, May 8. Saturday, Mey 22 Saturday, June 5.. Saturday, June 19. Saturday, July 3. Saturday, Juiy 17 Saturday, Aug. 14 Saturday, Aug. 23. Saturday, Sept. ll... Saturday, Sept. 25... Saturday, Oot. 9 Saterday, Oot. 3. Saturday, Nov Saturday, Nov Ssturday, Dec. For freight or , BPS ly te BWA D'k! COLLINS, No. &, Wall street, iow OWN, SHIPLEY & CO., Liverpool. BAS WAINWRIGHT cO., Paris. ‘The owners of (hese ships will not be acco! for gold, silver, bullior Seqpe Jewelry, precious etones or metals, unies 1s of inding are signed therefor and the vaiue f expressed therein, ase, 1858) UNitTeD STATES MAIL LINE ONLY REGULAR LINE AND WITHOUT FAILURE FOR RIGHT YRARS, FOR CALIFORNIA AND OREGON VIA PANAMA RAILROAD, Regular Sailing Days, 5th € 2th of sack month. Caurtion.—So many frauds and imposi- tions of various kinds have heen iately rpetrated on travellers bound toCALI Axon for passage by the U. Mail Lives via Panee cent for passag e U.S. Mai! Line, . ma, in the cit New York, feets it his duty to caution all pe seeking passace to California, that, TO AVOID IMPOSITION, they must he careful to the true office of the Steamships of the U. 8, Mai! Line, via Panama Razlroad, as no other office in New York is authorized to engage “i The Companies save onty one oe ee i which is at 17 West street, corn n atres reoe on the North River, at the head of the Com- * wie Observe my sign over the door. Ce WTR SR Dy aco, DHILADELPHIA. WILMINGTON A_ Pe ACKLTIMORE RAILROADS AND Passenger trains for Phyladel i street depot, Baltimore, daily, except Sundage, ot follows, wits, ba ne i “xpress Train at 8.40 a. m.; W: sl Train at 1 o'clock a. m ; Evening Mal atess. 5 ‘On Su: ys t 625 p.m. only. All trains connect with New ‘ork trains except 6 25 p. m. ‘Saturdays. FOR HAVRE DE GRACE ONLY. eave Balti At 4.54 0’ ol )e Hioar Paasche ate ee Pe ond 11 p.m. FOR SEAFORD, DBL. 8.40 8. m. connect at perience learn Halumore at 625 p.m. . Fore rom iminneeto Retord fos M CRAWFORD. Aseat, STEAMSHIP COM: YY. Gis the Seemshipe of this tsi Kong ad 18. 1 4E PACIFIC the arn val of the United States Mail fated “sstoam- ers, Which leave New Orleans and N. ork 2- iariy On Sth and 20th of each with the eo connecting va PANA Le hese steamships have been Inepeoted and vena the Navy Department, cunranty speed The ma Railroad (47 miles long) is oom jeted from ocean te ocean, snd is im Soré ors. The bageag cot panvenrorets checked in York through to ranciso, and goaneneens: cnbarien at Fane. by steamer atthe ‘company's expense. Bb ee ed paid in New York covers aii ex; the trip. rve steamers are keptin port in Panama and t t detention of occurred in eight years, “‘Pascenters eave Panaran the same day they ar- "Conductors £0. throngh by eaeh steamer, and take ons 5 charge of women and oluidven Without other proteo- o htiokets atthe lowest rates apply et wn enor a ay NT oe ARMSTRUNG, BARRIS & CO. ew Orieans.— oF iyM-tf — C. L. BARTLETT. Boston. T° WESTERN TRAVELERS. WINTER ARRANGEMENTS. FALE AND ERN CENTRAL RAILWAY. Onand after January 28th, 1858, Two Daily Trains will lenve Calvert Station, Baltimore, for St, Lourn‘and all cities and towns 1u the West and North and erate wait TRAIN THE MORNING 3 y ore dailp (Sunday excepted) st 8.158, aged eeruebere cad all Western Towns and Cities. THE ACCOMMODATION TRAIN Leaves Baltimore daily (Sunday excep*ed)atS p. IGHT EXPRESS TRAIN re every Nightat 16 p. m., connect- ing with the Lightning ress over the Pennsyi vania Railroad for Pittsburg, erriving at 1 p.m. The 8.15. m, and 10 p. Taine connect closely at Pittsburg with trains over the Pittsburg, Port Wayne and Chicago Reiiroad and its Northern, Southern and Western connections. Passencers for Chicago, Rock n, Jowa City, Milwaukee. Dubuque. St.’Pau!, and other leading cities in the Northwest, will sive ONE HUNDRED MILES OF TRAVEL and TEN HOTRS in tine, with FOUR Less changes of cars, by king this route. ‘i 7= Passengers for Cleveland, Sandusky, Toledo and Detroit go by this roate, and the t equaled, being 43 mies shorter than any other route. Alea Passengers ante, Cairo, and per Mississipp: jess chances of cars and arrive in advance of any other route; and to Cinosnnati, lumbus, pion, Leulevite ane Sher prominent: it nick as by any other re . tern baggage checked through and handied | care. ‘assengers for He WY aliamaport, Ningern Fails, Elmira, Buffalo, And cities and towns in WESTERN NEW YORK and CANADA, will fad tins the shortest, cheapest and most expe- ditious route, and leave by train at 8.158. m. Passengers for Hanover, Gettysburg, Emmitts burg. Wrightsville, Columbia and Lancaster leave in the morning train af 8.158, m. Lie jeaving Washington at 6a, m., connect .m, train, and those by the trains et ) with the 10 p. m. train for all parts of t For farther correot and reli 5 t the Ticket Office of the Northern Ce.tra! F: co dak Calvert Station, corner of Calvert and Franklin streets, Baltimore. - x ON, Sup’t. sno WAk NeRP RON end Dentistry, &c. yee IMPROVED SETS OF TEETH. M. LOOMIS, M. D., the inventor and patentee of “Loomis’ Mineral Plate .” faving, successfully ict-odueed his improvemen! Teied haenesit nw dinston. —_ shi umseif in Wasilinston. This improvement for SeLs of Teeth consiste ohies- ly in making a set of but one piece of material, and that indestructible mineral. No metal ie need im their construetion, and they are therefore free Ivanic action and metalic taste, There are po become filled with moisture or parteies of they are pure clean. They are onger, less clumsy, far more durabie, Sad n their appearance. | will give areward © neacd Dollars toany one who will produces simi rt 0 equai mine in purity, besuty, duratility, artistic exce-lence or any Other requisi! quality. il work responsibly warranted. # Pre. av.. between Ith aed zta ete. ep 1S-ly D*: R. FINLEY HUNT DENTIST, No. 31° Pennsylvania tend yall rm ali oper: ns beLONEIOg us ee ee at reg wad established offices, as above, ai9-tf ENTISTRY. a ny Orricx No. ENNSYLVANIA Three doors from \4th Street, the public that he wars hon nts een yenre J reat taa-tt . BAILY es, Ping mn atallhours,et his He feeis assured thnt an experience of practice, with the iarse number of patient variety of difficult cases that he has treat - fully, will enable him to surmoernt any di oul. scientific or otherwise, relsting to the Teeth. Hie own experience confirming the opirvorrot a} eming ith the profession, os 7 5 < and J. and E. ly, has led him, long si: todie- card ali mercurial pre} for Tr T — ai Enamels, Gutta Peroha, India Rubber, e- mente fer the construction of Continvons Teeth, and thst Poreelien, mounted on Gold Pinte, is the Ouly reliabie anbstanoe that can be worn in the mouth, 88 was most a vely shown by the last Dentai Convention, qauhougt oe rag 4 ae om te bans 4 ani 168 In worn known to is numerous frends ‘ond ) patrons, he bege leave to refer them to the ies TESTIMO? 3 From the late Roster sf the ofaveh of Epiphany o Dr. Srapuan Baitr: Dear Sirt donire to exprees my esteem for you per ly, and my confidence Ov As a superior dentist. The operations exeou' for me have been highly satisfactory. ee thet = may receive the patronage from my frit oud public that your skill so 4 ed ale Washington, Aug, 38,185. J,W.FKENCR, Frem ons of ths oldest firms in Baltimore, Messrs, 28 Dr. Stephen Baily, Surgeon Deo on “ ti of Wiest ington iy, to execute for me ap im love cul it piece of work, which he did to ae aire sata: and in view of the faot t oO distinguished members of the Den Collone of Baltimore, lulled, after repeated trials, te Baltimore, Jan.12, 867. HARMANN BOG@S, Extract froma note rece from the iste Hea, Jean whe tooth pon mals Rees oak: aot img oouid be . Very Oan'Mc! La’ 9 ‘Fo thone that seek relief from the of the teeth, | can cheerfully recommend ire Baty Cy farsior Penis be cance cetonian ops ae aa aad i One TEN ceed {e876 F ing Ve. Cont of the ME jureh Souda, Apri 13. _ We, the undersi having had to aval f the professional skill of Dr. guncinyciene Param ce heb age Gat of his operations on our piessure in ex; Uy, Gil bof the unif I a8 ¢ uniform! ners and wo ceenend | him to the Sone and wena bli oh wi der him emi public. of whi 9 D a S"omna. ae as. aera c os. H. 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