Evening Star Newspaper, April 3, 1858, Page 1

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[conciupep | I was betimes In court the next morning, and Mr. Barnes, proud as a peacock ot figur- ing asan attorney in an important civil suit, was soon at my side. The case had excited more interest than I had sup} «l, and the court was very early filled. Mary Woodley and her grandfather soon arrived; and a mur- mur of commisseration ran through the audi- tory as they took their seats by the side of Barnes. There was a strong bar arrayed against us; and Mr. Silas Thorndyke, I no- ticed, was extremely busy and important with whisperings and oa to his solicitor and counsel—received, of course, as such meaning- less familiarities are, with barely civil indiffer- ence ‘Twelve common jurors were called and sworn well and truly to try the issue, and I arose amidst breathless silence to address them. I at once frankly stated the ciccumstances under which the brief had come into my hands, and observed that if, for lack of advised prepara tion, the plaintiff's case fajled on that day, another trial, under favor of the court above, would, I doubted not, at no distant period of time, reverse the \ agend at present unfavor- able deei 5 My learned friends on the ether side.”’ | continued, “smile at this quali- fied admission of mine; let them do so. If they apparently establish to-day the validity of @ will which strips an only child of the in- heritance bequeathed by her father, they will, I tell them emphatically, have obtained but a temporary triumph for a person who—if [, it you, gentlemen of the jury. are to believe the case intended to be set up as a bar to tho plaintiff's claim—has succeeded, by the gross- est bratality. the most atrocious devices in bending the mind of the deceased Mrs. Thorn- dyke to his selfish purposes. My learned friend need not interrupt me; I shall pursue these observations, fur the present no further; mere- ly adding that [, that his lordship, that you, gentlemen of the jury, will require of him the strictest proof—proot clear as light—that the instrument upon which he relies to defeat the equitable, the righteous claim of the youngand amiable person at my side, is genuine, and not. as | verily believe’’—I ed as I spoke, full in the face of Thorndyke—* forged.” “My lord,”’ exclaimed the opposing counsel, * this is really insufferable!” His lordship, however, did not interpose ; and I went on to relate, in the most telling manner of which I was capable, the history of the deceased Mrs. Thorndyke’s first and second marria the harmony and happiness of the firsc—the wretchedness and cruelty which char- neterized the second. I narrated, also, the dying words of Mrs. Thorndyke to her daugh- ter, though repeatedly interrupted by the de- fendant’s counsel, who manifested great indig- uation that # statement unsusceptible of legal proof should be addressed to the court and jury. My address concluded, I put in James Wood ley’s will; and, as the opposing counsel did not dispute its validity, nor require proof of Mary Woodley’sidentity, [ intimuted that the plain- tiff’ case was closed The speech for the defendant was calm and _— - It threw, or attempted to throw, discredit on the death bed “ fiction,’” got up. Mr. P—— said, simply with a view to effect: and he conciuded by av: i that he should be able to establish the genuineness of the will of Ellen Thorndyke, now produced, by irresist- able evidence. “That done, however much the jury wight wish the property had u ether- wise disposed of. they would. of course. return a verdict in accordance with their oaths and the law of the land. The first witness called was Thomas Headly, a smith, residing near the Dale Farm. He swore positively that the late Mrs. Thorndyke, whom he knew weil, had cheerfully signed the will now produced, after it had been deliber ately read over to her by her husband about a fortnight before her death Silas Thorndyke, John Cummins, Elizabeth Wareing, and wit- ness, were the only persons present. Mrs. Thorndyke expressed confidence that her hus- band would provide for Mary Woodley. “ And so I will,” said sleek Silas, rising up and looking round upon the auditory. “‘Ifshe will return, I will be a father to her.”” No look, no sound of sympathy or approval, — this generous declaration; and he sat jown again a little disconcerted. I asked this burly, half drunken witness but one question: ‘When is your marriage with Rebecea Thorndyke, the defendant's eldest ——, to be celebrated 7” ~Tdon't know, Mr. Lawyer perhaps never.”” “ That will do; you can go down.’ “Mr. S. Row rose to state that his client was unable to produce beth Wareing, and another of the attesting witnesses to the will, in court. No suspicion that any opposition to the solemn testament made by the deceased Mrs. Thorndyke would be attempted, had been entertained ; and the woman, unaware that her testimony would be required. had left that part of the country. Every effort had been made by the defendant to discover her abode without effect. It was believed she had gone to America, where she had relatives. The de- fendant had filed an affidavit setting forth these facts; and it was now prayed that see- endary evidence to establish the genuineness of Elizabeth Wareing’s attesting signature should be admitted. I of course vehemently opposed this demand and broadly hinted that the witness was pur- posely kopt out of the way “* Will my learned friend,’ said Mr. P_——, with one of his slyest sneers, “inform us what suotive the defendant could possibly have to nme back a witness so necessary to him.’ Elizabeth hte of Teurtly replied. “may not, upon reflection, be decwed a -ufe witness to sadject to the ordeal of a cross-examina Bat to settle the matter, my lord.” le immed, ~ [ have bere an affidavit of the plaintiff's at- torney. in which be states that he haa no doubt of being able to find this important witness. if time be allowed him for the purpose; the de- fendaaut of course undertaking to call her when produced A tremendous clamor of counsel hereupon ensued, and fierce and angry grew the war ot words The hubbub was at last terminated by the judge recommending that, under the cir- culmstances, *‘a juror should be withdrawn.” ‘This suggestion, after some demur. was agreed to. One of the jurors was whispered to come out of the bez; then the clerk of the court ex- claimed, ~ My loed, there are only eleven men on the jury ; by the aid of this venerable, it clumsy expedient, the cause of Woodley ver- -us Thorndyke was de firctv adjourned to a fu- ture day I bad not long returned to the hotel, when I was waited upon by Mr. Wilford, senior, the tether of the young man who had been forbid- den tw visit Dale Farm by Ihorndyke His son, he inforr » Was ill from chagrin and ax ety—coutined tu his bed, indeed ; and Mary Woodley had refused. it seemed ty ace = - 7 spt pe «cuniary aid trom either the father or the son Fooald ( endeavor t terminate the estr ange . Bent whieh had for some time unhappily ex st and persuade her to accept his v@e4” 3 treely-offered purse instawi.y aeceped both the mission and the farge syes which the excellent man tendered A part of the money I gave Barnes to etimu late his exertions, and the rest I placed in the hand of Mary Woodley’s graudpapa, with a friendly admonition to him not to allow his | randcuild to make a fool of herself, an ex wrtation which produced its effect in due sea- son Summer passed away. autumn had come and gone, and the winter assizes were once more upon us. Kegular proceedings had been taken, and the action in ejectment of Woodley versus | Thorndyke was once more on the cause list of the Chester cireuit court, marked this time ag a special jury case. Indefutigalle as Mr. Barnes had been in his search for Elizabeth Wareing, not the slightest trace of her could he discover; and I went into court, therefore, with but slight expectation of invalidating the, as I fully believed, fictitious will. We had, however, obtained a good deal of infurmation Wilfora | and service? 1 | | relative to the former history not only of the absent Mrs. Wareing, but of Thorndyke him- self; and it was quite within the range of prob- abilities that somethi might come out en- abling me to use that knowledge to good pur- pose. The plaintiff and old Mr. Ward were seated in court beside Mr. Barnes, as on the former abortive trial; but Mary Woodley had, fortunately for herself, lost much of the inter- est which attaches to a female comeliness and grace when associated in the mind of the spec- tator with undeserved calamity and sorrow. The black dress which she still. wore—the or- thodox twelve months of mourning for a parent had not yet quite clapsed—was now tresh, and of fine quality, and the pale lilies of her face were interspersed with delicate roses; whilst by her side sat Mr. John Wilford, as happy in look as if no such thing as perjurers, forgers, or adverse verdicts existed, to disturb the peace of the glad world. Altogether, we were decidedly less interesting than on the former cecasion. Edward Waretng, I must not omit to add, was, greatly to our surprise, present He sat, in great apparent amity, by the side of Thorndyke. It was late in the afternoon, and twilight was gradually stealing over the dingy court, when the case was called. The special jury an-wered to their names,were duly sworn, and then near- ly the same preliminary speeches and admis- sions were made and put in as on the previous oceasion. Thomas Headley, the first witness called in support of the pretended will, under- went @ vigorous cross-examination; but I was ane to exact anything of importance from ti. “And now,’’ said the defendant's leading counsel, “let me ask my learned friend if he has succeeded in obtaining the attendance of Elizabeth Wareing’”’ I was of course obliged to confess that we had been unable to find her; and the judge remarked in that ease he could receive secondary evidence in proof of her attestation of the will. A whispered but manifestly eager conference here took placa between the defendant and his counsel, occasionally joined in by Edward Warving. There appeared to be an indecision or hesitation in their deliberations; but at last Mr. P—— rose, and with some ostentation of wanner addressed the court : “Ln the discharge of my duty to the defend- ant in this action, my lord, upon whose fair fume much undeserved obloquy has been cast by the speeches of the plaintiff's eounsel— speeches unsupported by ashadow of evidence— I have to stute that. anxious above all things to stand perteetly justified before his neighbors and society, he bas. at great trouble and ex- pense, obtained the presence here to-day of the witness Elizabeth Wareing. She had gone to e in France with a respectable English ly, in the situation of housekeeper. We shall now place her in the witness-box, and, having done so. I trust we shall hear no more of the slanderous imputations so freely lavished upon iny client. Call Elizabeth Wareing into court.’” A movement of surprise and curiosity agi- tated the entire auditory at this announcement. Mr. Silas Thorndyke’s naturally cadaverous countenance assumed an ashy hue, in spite of his efforts to appear easy and jubilant ; and for the first time since the commencement of the proceedings I entertained the hope of asuccess- ful issue Mrs. Wareing appeared in answer to the call, and was duly sworn * to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the trath.”’ She was a good looking woman, of perhaps forty years of age, and bore a sirikipg resem- blance to her son. She rapidly, smoothly and unhesitatingly confirmed the evidence of fiend- ley to atitle. She trembled. I observed, ex- ceasively ; and on the examining counsel inti- mating that he had no more questions to ask, turned hastily to leave the box. * Stay—stay, my good woman,” [ exclaimed, “you and I must have a talk together before we part ”’ She started and looked back at me with frightful earnestness; and then her nervous pone stole towards Mr. Silas Thorndyke. There was no comfort there—in his counte- uance she only saw the reflex of his agitation and anxiety which marked her own. Sleek Silas, I could see. repented of the rash move he had made, and would have given a great deal to get his witness safely and quietly out of court. it was now nearly dark ; and observing that it was necessary the court and jury should see, as well as hear, the witness, whilst under ex- amination, L requested that lights should be brought in. This was done. Two candles were placed in front of the witness-box, one on each side of Mrs. Wareing; a few others were disposed about the bench and jury desks. ‘The effect of this partial lighting of the gloomy old court Was that the witness stood out in strong and bright relief from the surround ng shad- ows, rendering the minutest change or play of her features distinctly visible. Mr. Silas Thorndyke was, from his position, thrown entirely into the shade, and any tele- graphing between him and the witness was thus rendered impossible. This preparation, as if for some extraordinary and solemn pur- pose together with the profound silence which reigned in the court, told fearfully, as I ex- i ed, upon the nerves of Mrs. Elizabeth Wareing. She already seemed as if about to swoon with agitation and ill-defined alarm. “Pray, madam,” said I, “ is your name Wareing, or Tucker?” _ She did not answer, and I repeated the ques- ti * Tucker,’’ she at ast replied in a tremulous whisper < T thought so; and pray, Mrs. Tacker were you ever in trouble in London, tor robbing your lodgings ?”” Ithougbt she attempted to answer, but no sound passed her lips. One of the ushers of the court banded her a glass of water ut my sug- gestion, and she seemed to recover somewhat. I pressed my question, and at last she replied in the same low, agitated voice, “ Yes, I have been.” “I know you have; Mr. Silas Thorndyke, I believe, was your bail on that occa: juatter was, [ understood, compromised—ar- ranged—at all events the prosceution was not pressed. Is not that so7’” Yes—no—yes.”” Very well; either answer will do. You also, I believe, with Mr. Thorndyke, as ehis housekeeper, of course, when he was in the business as a concoctor and vender of infallible dr and pills ?”” : ” “* He was held to be skillful in the prepara tion of drags, was he not—well versed in their properties ’”’ * Yes—I believe so—I do not know. am | asked such questions ’’” ~ You will know presently. And now, wo- tan, answer the question | um about to put to you, as you will be compelled to auswer it to tiod at the last great day. What was the nature of the drug which you or be mixed with the medicine preseribed for the late Mrs Thorndyke ’” A spasmodic shriek, che+ked by a desperate effort, partially escaped Ler. and she stood fix- ediy gazing, with starting eyes ino my face The profoundest silence reigned in the court as I reite ated the question You must answer, woman,”’ said the judge, sternly, ‘unless you know your answer will oriminate yourself. The witness looked wildly round the court, as if in search of counsel or sympathy ; but encountering none but frowning and eager tuces—Thorndyke she could not discern in the darkness—she became giddy and panic-strick- en, and seemed to lose all presence of mind. “dfe—he—he,”’ she at last gasped it. [donot know-——. But how,” pushing back ber hair, and pressi g her hands agaist her hot temples, “can this be? What can it mean?” Why A movement — the bystanders just at this moment attracted the notice of the judge, and he immediately exclaimed, “The defend- ant mustpotleave the court. An offiver placed himself beside the wretched murderer as well as forger, and I resumed the cross-examina- tion of the witness. Fr ‘Now, Mrs. Tucker, please to look at this letter. (It was that which had been addressed to Mary Woodley by her son.) ‘“ That, I be- sae is your son’s handwriting.”’ “ es. ? “‘The body of this will has been written by the same hand. Now, woman, answer, Was it, your son—this yeung man who, you perceive, if guilty cannot escape from justice—was it he who forged the names of the deceased Mrs. Thorndyke, and of John Cummins attached to, bade ‘‘ Not he—not he!’’ shrieked the wretel woman. ‘It was Thorndyke—Thorndyke him- self."’ And then, with as n revulsion of feeling, as the consequences of what she had uttered flashed upon her, she exclaimed, “ Ob. Silas, what have I said ?—what have I done ’’ “ Hanged me, that’s all, yoa accursed dey. il!” replied Thorndyke, with gloomy ferocity. ‘But I deserve it for trusting in an idiot; dolt and fool that I was for doing so” I The woman sank down in strong convulsions, and was, by direction of the judge, carried o of the hall. ‘The anxious silence which pervaded the can during this scene, in which the reader will have observed [ played a bold. tentative, and hap- pily successtul game, was broken, as the wit ness was borne off, by a loud murmar of indi nation, followed by congratulatory exclamatio: on the fortunate termination of the suit. The defendant's counsel threw up their briefs, and a verdict was at once returned for the plaintiff. All tho Ba eae parties were speedily in custody ; and the body of Mrs. Thorndyke hay- ing been disinterred, it was discovered that she had been destroyed by bichloride of mercury, of which a considerable’ quantity was detected in the body. 1 was not present at the trial of Thorndyke and his accomplices—he for mur- der, and Headley for perjury—but I saw by the public prints that he was found guilty, and executed; Headley was transported ; ge man was, if I remember rightly, admit vi dence for the Crown. * Mary Woodley was of course put into immel diute possession of her paternal inheritance 7; and is now—at least she was about four months ago. when I dined with her and her husband at Dale Farm—a comely prosperous matron; aud as happy as a woman with a numerous progeny, an easy-tempered partner can in this (according to romance writers,) vale of grief and tears expect to be. 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DUPUY, CHEMIST, 609 Broadway—New York. yt S2) oy jo uate tered neeo | Li J m 27 Sm for the Suuthern District of New York. Sold everywhere. . IMPROVE YOUR EYES. m }OTRENGTHEN and assist them, by the Paris Optician, WOOLFSON, who has arrived from Europe with bis own, a8 well as the manufacture ofa Roce. mary of the latest improved SPECTACLES and SG LAS which are the SRS CONCAVE and CONVEX, The DOURLE FOCUS and DOUBLE POLISHED BRAZILIAN PEBBLES, CRYSTALS, Ete., which are warranted to improveany EYE affected with weakness, cataract or tending to it; also SHORT-SIGHTEDNESS, Persons who are compeiled to use glasses, or those now ak them, will be suited at flirstsight. Thoge wonderlu DOUBLE-POLISHED VENEZUELIAN CRYSLFAL ROCK have received the highest recommendations at the World’s Fair, at Paris, through their producing &@ clearness and easiness of vision heretofore unknown inany other improvements, Also, all styles of OPERA, SPY, and MAGNI- FYING GLASSES, Compasses, and Microscopes &re for sale at his store, corner of Eiyhth street and Pennsylvania avenue, or Fighth street No. 491, be- tween D street and Pa. avenue. 7” Do not mistake the corner of Sth street. rices very reasonable, the same as at his er n lishment in Furope. T CARRIAGES, 4 HE Subscriber having mado additions to his Factory, making it now one of the largest, in me Socata nee ce ae ier te manufacturing | a inds 0! K ‘AG a3 and LIGHT WAGONS cannot be sur- passed, and from his long experience in the busi- ness, he hopes to give general satisfaction. Al! kinds of Carriages and Light Wegons kept on hand. All REPAIRS neatly done, and al! orders prompt- ly attended to, - Seoond-liand semkg bf *aken in exchange for new NDREW J. JOYCE, corner of 14th and EF AGGAGE EXPRESS OFFICE m4 D STREET, Adjoining The States Printing Office, The subscriber, Raggage Agent for Baltimore end Ohio and Washington Branch Railrond, hag opened an office, at the above place, for the accom- modation of the public, where orders can be left for the use of Wagons to rey Baggage or Pack: to and from Railroad Perot, Steamboats, &c.. or removal to any point in this City or Georgeto Office open from 7 o’clock 8. i. to 10 o’elock p. m., daily, except Sunday, 7 to 10 o'clock a. m..2 o’clock told p.m. JOHN M. McCLINTUCK, age Agent Baltimore and Ohi Kailroad, N. B.—Persons coming to Washington or goine to Balti t having made up their minds where i stop, by giving up their checks to iny agents onthe cars, willl have their bagysse taken care of ut this office, or at Baltimore ofhce, No, IL Sharp streat. and noaxtra eharve. Cau ADILES’ BRAIDS. PLAITS. CURLS, HALE 4 WIGS and PUFFS, at GIBBS’S Hair Store, hear corner of 15th at. and Pa. av. noim i iS OF NO USE, IT CANNOT BE BEAT. LEVY’S OLD WRECK WHISKY, of 182, chalientex the ede tee ‘word, but too trae 4 to be a joke)}—judyes from all 8 say so. A little left. Also, can be fou his store, a choice lot of other Whiskies, Wines, Brandies, Rums, Old Julup, Wormword Cordials, fine Groceries, ‘Teas, En lish, Seotch Ale,and Brown ut, wholesale retail. i JONAS P. LEVY, No. 55412th and B streets north, near the Cana (\) PEAC SES Fo? sale at a eat Sates Phe . ashington. we Trees ara ail of ine growth, and of th best select it. * Sad Also, a gen assortment of ORNAMEN~ TAL. EVEWORREN. SUADE, and PRUIT ES. The Shade and Evergreen Trees f particularly fine rowth andap sent On application through 3 ™ 20-lm MUELEor,, | rraauaganat D*!4Y LINE RD'S FERRY AND I SBURG Via Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. Turoven ix Eicut Hours. The splendid Packet Boats ARGO and M. C. MEIGS, having undergone thorough ieee repair will commence making reguia’ trips to the above points on Monday, March 224, 1658. The Boats will leave the Wharf of W.H.& H. G. Ritter, Georgetown, D. C., every morning at 7 o'clock, Sundays excepted, in the feliowing order : he M.C. Meigs on Mondays, the Argo on Tues- days, and returning every aiternate day. seaving Georgetown at 7 o'clock in the morning, the Boats will arrive atthe Great F or Wash ington Aqueduct, at 10a. m.; Seneca!2m.; Kdwards’ Ferry 3p. m., where a Stage will be in readiness to 's to Leesburg, Va. Returning, a’ Ferry every day at 90’clock a. m. Georgetown at sun-set. sts $1.75, Intermediate points as follows: Great Fatis or picshington Aqueduct, % cents : Seneca 75 cents ; cdwards" Ferry 31.12; Leesburg, Va., including Persons wishing to visit the Great Fal Potomac, with its picturesque scener ine the Washington Aquecuct, its tun grandeur of its operative importanee, rantied to the citizens of the District by the fostering care of Congress, will have ample time todo so and return the same day. A Cuach will always be in waiting in Georgetown to convey passengers to and from the Boats Excursion Parties to the z For further informa r h W barf, wen! EW AND IMPORTANT SCHEDULE. FOR ALL PARTS OF THE WEST. BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD, The recent extensionand improvement of ite 1ead- ing connecting lines at the West has required an en- tire revision of the running arrangements of this road by which highly important ae to the trav- elerare secured. On and after MONDAY, June 15, 1857, THREE DAILY TRAINS wil be run or through passengers. ‘The ACCOMMODATION TRAIN starta iden Station, Baltimore, at? A.M.,(except te it way stations and arrives at Cum- ‘he MAIL TRAIN starts (Sunday ex- cepted) at 830 A. M., and arrives at Wheeiing at 425 A. M., connecting at Benwood with Central Ohio u for Couumbus, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Lou- is) , Chicago, St. Louis, &e., and at same piace with trains for Cleveland, Toledo, Detroit, &¢., by Cloveinnd Road, and aiso'at Parkersburg with Ma- netta Ro 5 ‘Third—The ST. LOUIS and CINCINNATI IX PRESS TRAIN leaves daily at 5.05 P. M., con- nectiny Benwood at9 A. M. with express traina from ‘Beltaire to Cincinnati, (without chance of Cars at Coiumbus,) and reaching there in but & hours from Baltimore and 2% hours from Washing- ton. It also connects directly, in both directions, at Grafton with cars by Parkersburg and Marietta roads fur Ch he, Cincinnati, etc. These traine connect at X. r Indiavapous, Chicago and St, Louis, and at Cinomnati with the Great Oluo and Mississipp: Express for Lovisville, Cairo and St. joni through to St, Louis in jess than 42hours from Baltimore. By this train the tame to all the central and southern placesin the West is much less, while the distance is from 40 to 100 miles shorter than by the shortest cf other routes. From the West these connections are impr | close and satisfactory, ar- riving at Baitimore at 8.50 A. M. Baggage checked through to all points. THROUGH TICKETS sod at lowest rates a Camden Station and at Washington, D.C. Paseengers from Haitimore or Washington may wiew the entire road by og by taking morn- ing trains, and lying over at Cumberland or Oak- land, and resuming next morning by aecing Ao- commodation train, leaving Cumberland at 8 and Cakland at 10.59, FOR WAY PASSENGERS. The Cumberiand Accommodation Train at 7 A.M., Will stop at all Sta’ east of Cumberiand, and the Wheeling Acooms ton et all Stations beyond i i going est. Enetwardi; Mau ves Wheeling at .90 A. M..and Accommo- leaves Cumberland st 9, reaching Baltimore ON THE NORTHWESTERN VIRGINIA BRANCH, between Grafton and Parkersburg, way ers will take tho Express westwardly and Maui eastwardly. The FREDERICK TRAIN starts at 4 P. M., At way stations. Leaves Frederick at 3.18 os i at Baltimore [2 noon. H ei MILL TRAIN leaves at 5.45 . und 5.15 P.M. Leaves Ellicott’s Mills at? A. M.and7 P. M., except Sunday. For tickets, information, fare, &o., apply to J. T. ENGLAND, Agent, &t the Ticket ofhce, C Station. WM. S. WOODSIDE, iy 13+f Master of Transportation. Baltimore, O RANGEAND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD @REAT SOUTHERN MAIL LINE Twi ly, (Sunday nights excapted,) betweer WASHINGTON CLEY and the SOU Tay oe LEX ANDRIA, GORDONSVILLE anv RICH- Washington at 6 o’clock a. m. Washington st7 o’clock pm, Leaves For LYNCHBURG and the SOUTHWEST. Leave Washington at 6 o'clock a.?m., arrive it LYNCHBURG next morning at 4a, m., connocting With the trains on the Vinge and Tennessee Rav oad for NEMPHIS. Mail Stages from Char- Ottesville tu Lynchburg 2 distance of 60 miles, Fare from Washington to Lynchburg, $7.75. The steamer GEORGE PAGE, foot of Seventh street, being owned by the Railroad Company, rune in connection with the trains. Tickets for Lynchburg procured on the Boat. 7" Osnibusesand Bazgaze Wagons will bestthe Depot of the Washington Railroad, to convey pas- songere and baggage to tho Steamboat, for Alexan- dria, & distance of six mules, allowing ample time ee JAMES A. EVANS, Agent, _Aloxandria, July, 1257. iv tf :W YORK AND LIVERPOOL ENG NITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS. The Ships composing this The RAL —datina ce The ADKIATIC——-—.—-Capt. James W ort, Those ships having been built by contract expreasly for Government service, every care lias been takes in their construction, as iso in their engines, to in- guro strougth and speed, and their accommodations for pasuéng ore are unogualied for elegance and com- fort. ‘The steamers ofthia line have improved water- light compartmenta, and no expense lias Leen spared tomake them al! as good 48 new, the thorough exam mution given Ces | proves their mode of construc- tion yet unequalled. . i‘ Price of paseage from New York to Pivervocl. in first cabin, 199; in second do., 75; From Livar- pool toNew York, 30 and 2) guin An 6xpen- pericnoed Surgeon stated tossok Noberths oan be secured untii paid for. PROPOSED DATES OF SAILING, Sat we Nel 5 ae ieee Saturday, Jan, — Heteriey® Feb. | 858) W ednesday, M’ch 3.1858 Saturday, March 13.1303] Wednesday, M’eh 311858 Saturday, Apr’! 10... 1888] Wednesday, April 28.188 Saturday, April 24. 858) Wednesday, May !2. 1858 Saturday, May & ase! Wednesday, May 26.1858 Saturday, May 22. 1858) W ednesday, June 9 ..1858 Saturday, June 858) Weduesday, June 23.1868 Saturday, June 19. ...1858) Wedni ¥, July 7,..1858 Saturday, July 3... 1258 Wednesday, July 21.1858 Saturday, July i m8 | Wednesday, Aug. 4.1858 Saturday, Aug. | 258) Wednesday, Sept- 1.158 Saturday, Aug 858 | Ws aday 5.1858 Saturday, Sept. 858 d 29,1858 a 7» Be 25. = Weneeca: Oot. 13. | turday, 1 mm Sn rf Nov, 10,1858 Saturday, Saturday, Nov. 858 | Saturday, Doo,4_. 1858 ednesday, ednesday, Dec, 22.1858 Ewa EDR COLLINS: Ne. $8, Wall street, iow BROWN, SHIPLEY & CO., Liverpool B.G. WAINWRIGHT & CO., Par, entans ‘The owners of these ships will not be ie or 2, unless thereto: and the value thereof ex! therein, 6 UN teo STATES MAIL LINE ONLY REGULAR LINE ND WITHOUT FAILURE FOR KIGHT YEARS, For ee OG ALIFORNIA AND OREGON VIA PANAMA KAILROAD, Regular Sailing Days, 5th § 20th af each month, .—So many frauds and impost- nay Serious kinds have been iene EE rpetrated ou travellers bound toCA L1- . FORNT , that the subscriber, the only authorized ‘Agent for passage by the U.S. Mail Line, vis Pans- ma, m the city of New York, feels it his duty to caution all persons seeking passage to fornia, that, To ID IMPOSITION, they must he careful to find the true office of the Steamships of the U. 8. Mail Line » Vik ma Ratlroad, office in New York is authorized to eneae PRBSAK et Darieniyanta ca cutee iuvex Sa al ‘ent s' s rol on the North River, at the head of the Com- ous spas Tho St 2 7 LLY ER CE ORGE PAGE and THOMAS c run following hours = reguiariy at the LEAVE ALEXANDRIA at i“ ae Grorse Pace—4) George Pase—#%,%, 11 8. m. Thomas Coliyer—8, 10 a.m Whatey'e \Ouadiesene ons Vhaley’s Omnibuses connecting with Pace and Collyer leave the Capitol and corner of 18th st. and Pa, avenue the same time the boats leave Alex andria, RICHARD WALLACH, Pres, FOR MOUNT VERNON, The Sou. ER _ wil leave for Mount Vernon on TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS, from Washington at Wand Alexandria at 10 o'clock, mis SAM'L BAKER, Capt. —— eee WASHINGTON BRANCH KAILROAD, Trains run as follows: Leave Washington at 6 a.m. Do. do. atéa.m. do. StS pm. Do, Do, et 5.15 Do. . The Trains at 6 and 88, mand 4.20 p. m. connect es = — for the hones: tad’ pone for e est. One ALE A. Mm. . ™m. for > olis,and at 3p m. for Frederok and Norfolk. Fee trans are Express, and stop \. and 4.2 Pp. 8 at Annapolis and Washington junctions. The Eastern train of Saturday at 4.20 p.m. goes only to Philadel phin, inday only one train—at 4.29 B; m. vd TH. H. PARSONS, Agent. Tite racic MAIL STEAMSHIP COM) One ef the Stoamshipe of th the United Sintes Baie for MCAT U RO ere GALIEOKNIA, and OREGON, lonvor QE Panama twiee each month. on the arri- val of the United States Mail 8. 8. Com “esteam- ere, Wluch leave New Urieuns and New York regu- do, larly on and 2th of each month with the maiis, = S ers connecting vias PANAMA RAIL- These steamships have been ing end ap proved by the Navy Department, cunranty speed and safety. The Panama Katiroad (47 miles long) is now com- leted from ocean to ooean, and is crossed in 3 or @ Bours. ‘The baggage of passengers is checked in New York through to > rancisco, and neers Bre embarked at Panama by steamer at the company’s expense. The money paid in New York covers ail ig oe of the trip. exerve steamers are kept in port in Panama and San Francisco, to prevent detention in case of - dent, so that the route is entirely velsable—no fail - Ure having ocourred in eight years, Passengers leave Panama the same day they ar- Tive at Aspinwall. Conductors go through by each steamer, and take = ‘ge of women and children without other protec- 8. eer through tickets st the owest rates apply at eucy, street, New . eee 0 WW. RAY MOND or to ARMSTRONG, HARRIS & CO., jew Orieans,— or C. L. BARTLETT. Boston. jy M-tf 514 SEVENTH STREET TOBIAS. OPTICIAN, Office Second Story, three doors from Opp FRiiows’ Hat. Spectacles and Giasses suited to ev ht; Opera, Resdiig, aud Watchmakers, gen gee Glasses; Telescopes, Microscopes in’ great variety; Cosmoramic Stereoscopes with of superior and choice pictureson hand, See adver- tisemeat in National lutelligenoer, Txstimoniats. Norvo., September 7, 1854. Sim: The Speotacies you made for me suit me hore than any other I have ately trod ay ett more any other | have late! ned. ‘ LITT. W. TAZEWELL. I have tried 8 pair of Spectabies obtained from Mr. Tobias, and find them of great assistance to my exght,and ewan ew fe wit Rome : — ther 5 um as # skillful opticmn. — HENRY A. WISk, PETERSEURG, Uctober 21, 1854. About five years ago, | obtained from Mr. Tobisa, in Washington, a pair of Giasses for tne spectacies which I used, and found them of great assistance to my decaying vision; and my opinion of him is, thet not tov far goue to be beuehtted by euchaids 7 Ube bo uel e 5 . J. F. MAY. Lynxcusvee, November 7, 1854. From an examination of Mr. Tobias’ Giasses, and top his pyeneh m pen and remarks, am couvinoed he is a skillfai optician. = 3. J. BLACKFORD, M. D. Lyncnsurs, November 10, 1854. Mr. John Tobias, having fur: ' ses, by which | have heen greatly aided,(my vision having suffered greatly from reading at night in my earlier life.) it aflords me the highest pleasure to say that | consider him a skillful practical opticma, prepared to aid thore who ay eect hue es100B! BETVICES. WM. B. ROUZIE, Eider of the Methodist Conference. bay rary apd E> pong te ns . J. Topias—Deer Sir: Lam py tosay Ph Ei obtained from you isst week are entirely satisfactory. From an inequality in the visual range of my eyes, | have heretofore found great difficulty in getting g} of the proper fooai tances. It adords me re to state, that by aid of your optometer this difkeulty has been hay obviated, so that the Glasses you furmshed me are decidedly the best adapted to my eyes of any I have oveU Ley respectfully yours, _R. B, DRANE, ey NY Poet at. Sa Pact, ‘ing been induced hy a friend to visit the estab- lishment of Mr. Tobias for the purpose of trying buy lasses | was furnished with s pair slightly color biue,Whice have afforded me more relief and ¢ - eation than any | have ever tried. My sight, ong! ally very good, was injured by writing and reading at night, frequently toa very late hour: but with the ait of these gineses I can study simost as late as yer, that too without the pain | have previous ireudereds 20 Without ths REIN WILBOR. Land 108, Late Commissioncer Gen’! Deo. 11, 1855. I have used Mr. Tobias’s Spectacles for three or four months, and take grest pleasure in saying that 1 am much pleased with them. 1 have been muah benefited by them, GEO. P. SCARBURGH., May 5th, 1856. 1 was recommended to Mr. John Tobias asa skilfy! optician; andas J have eyes of remarkable peouliari- ty, was ratified to fin that Mr. Tobias od 80 com preh: them by inspection some siig' measurement, and he has made me 4 pair res cies that suits meadmirably. A. P. BUTLER, 1855. 1, 1856, conn ee ‘ Wasuineron, A 8. 1 mn for years under t! becessity of hav- someone laseee—one for use in daylight, and one for iamp-light—1 procured one set from Mr. Tobias Which answered both pu’ . i have used his for several montis, hind them exoelient. s Of Department Hi fate, Mr. J.Tovtas. Sir: Tho pair of Spectacies you furnished me yesterday are iculsrly satisfactory tom “Boda fee lly the best I possess, and | am the owner of eight or nie pairs, carefully selected in different piaces and tfrom opticians reo ommended to me on oem ge f their professional standing in France, Eggiand, and the United i have feen also pleased with your remarks Teotions on the = of t *} = ~“Fnaa pur pose of preserving meee i 4 peotfully yours, HS. CALDWEL — ad Professor of M. C.. tteeiiis. Ry. BROOKLYN ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTION, fully qualified to cal knowledge Xperience, brs ne OF tometer. In ‘addi 10n, | oan further state that Mr. Robins has supplied some of my ps- tients with Glasses, to pews tia ee On. sician and Su = Berlin; M: the a College of ure land: Mi ber of the Medical vot lon, of the Fathologent Somaty of New York; late Sur- cou of the Royal none Institution ianchester, England, ‘Surgeon of the B. U. Lostitation. 2 Norvo ie, Va., July 27, 1856. In the experience of even two years, great difficulty in obtaining §) actly adapted to the have found jen that were x- ie to my ey: . to those who from age or PF. tificia! aid in this way. J.J. TMENT OF J) ‘Veteots and t By the use of his ometer hes Bins nest minutely to the ie 1 most recommend Mr. Tobias to bavi use classes, and bear sa