Evening Star Newspaper, May 12, 1858, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR 1s PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (SUNDAY EXCEPTED,) . AT YHK STAR BUILDINGS, Corner Pennsylvanea Avenue + Bloventh St., By W. D. WALLACE. Papers served in packages by carriers at & year, Of 1 cents per month. ‘To maii subsoribers the sub- Scription price is $3.50 a year, advance; $2 tor s'X months; $! for three months; and for less than three months at the rate of 12 centa a week. Single Copies, one ce in Wrappers, two cents. ADVERTISEMENTS (of eight lines to the square) inserted three times for $1; every other day or semi- weekly, 25 per cent. advance; oncea week, 50 per Gent. advance. VOL. XI THE PERILS OF THE BORDER. While reading recently an account of the frightful massacre ot several white families by the Black foot Indians, we were reminded of a thrilling event which occurred in the ‘“ Wild West,” a short time subsequent to the Revolu- tion, in which a highly accomplished youn; lady, the daughter of a distinguished officer o' the Atherican army, played an important part. The story being of a most thrilling nature, and exhibiting in a striking manner the “Perils of the Border.”’ we have conciuded to give an ex- ig from it, as originally published, as fol- lows: ‘The angle on the right bank of the Great Kanawha, formed by its junction with the Ubio, is called Point Pleasant, and is a place of historical note. Here on the 10th of October, 1774, during what is known as Lord Dunmore's War, was fought one of the fiercest and most desperate battles that ever took place between the Virginians and their forest foes After the battle in question, in which the Indians were defeated with great loss, a fort was here erected by the victors, which became # post of great importance throughout the san- guinary scenes of etrife which almost immedi- ately followed, and which in this section of the country were continued for many years after that establishment of peace which acknowl- edged the United Colonies of America a free and independent nation. At the landing of the fort, on the day our story opens, was fastened a fiat-boat of the kind used by the early navigators of the West- ern rivers Upon the deck of this boat, at the moment We present the scene to the reader, stood five individuals, alike engaged in watching a group of persons, mostly temales, who were slowly approaching the landing. Of these five, one tout, sleék n , in partial livery, and evidently a house pig Be ie servant; three were Loatmen and borderers, as indicated by their rough, bronzed visages and course attire; but the fitth was a young man, some two-and- twenty years of age, of a fine countenance; and in the lofty carriage of his head—in the gleam of his large, bright, bazel eye—there was something which denoted one of superior mind; bat as we shall have occasion in the course of our narrative to fully set forth who and what Eugene Fairfax was, we will leave him for the present, and turn to the approach- ing group, whom he seemed to be regarding with lively interest. Of this group, composed of a middle-aged man and four females, with a black female ser- vant following some five or aix paces in the rear, there was one whom the most vatual eye would have singled out and rested upon with a ‘The lady in question. was apparent- 'y about twenty years of age, of a slender and graceful figure, and of that peculiar cast of fvature, which, besides being beautiful in ever: lineament,rarely fails to affect the beholder wit something like a eharm. Her traveling costumc—a fine brown habit, high in the neck, buttoned closely over the bosom, and coming down to her small pretty feet, without trailing on the ground—was both neat and becoming; avd with her riding-cap aud its waving ostrich plume, set gaily above her flowing curls, her appearance contrasted forcibly with the rough, unpolizhed looks of those of her sex beside her, with their linsey bed- = scarlet flannel petticoats, and bleached 1neD Caps. * Oh, Blanehe,”’ said one of the more vener able of her female companions, pursuing a con- versation which had been maintained since quitting the open fort behind them, “I cannot bear to let you go; for it just seems to we as if something were going to happen to you, and — I feel that way, something generally does appen.”” “Well, aunt.”’ returned Blanche, with a light laugh, ‘-I do not doubt in the least that something will happen—for I expect one of these days to reach my dear father and blessed mother, and give them such an embrace as ig due from a dutiful daughter to her parents— and that will be something that has not bap- pened for two long years at least ” * But | don’t mean that, Blanche,”’ returned the otker, somowhat petulantly ; “and you just laugh like s gay aud thoughtless girl, when you ought to be serious. Because you have come saie thue far, through a partially settled country, you think. perhaps, your own protty face will ward off danger in the more perilous ildernesa— but I warn you that a fearful journey is before you! Scarcely a boat ce- scends the Ohio. that does not encounter more or less peril from the savages that prowl along either shore; and some of them that go down freighted with uuman life. ure heard of no more, and none ever return to teil the tale.’’ But why repeat this to me, dear aunt,” returned Llaache, with a more serious air, “when you know it is my destiny, either good or bad, to attempt the voyage’ My parents have sent for me to join them in their new home, and it is my duty to go to them, be the peril what it may.” * You never did know what it was to fear!’ pursued the good woman, rather proudly * No,” she repeated, turning to the others, * Blanche Bertrand never did know what it was to fear, I believe!” “ Just Jike her father!” joined in the bus- band of the matron, the brother of Bianche’s mother, the commander of the station, and the middle-aged gentleman mentioned as one of the party; ‘“‘a true daughter of a true soldier Her father, Colone! Philip Bertrand, God bless him for a true beart! never did seem to know ee was to fear—and Blanche is just like 1m. By thie time the parties had re boat; and the young man already described— Eugene Fairfax, the secretary of Blanehe's isther—at once stepped forward. and, in a po- lite and defereatial manuer, offered bis hand to the different females, to assist them on board ‘Tbe hand of Bianche was the laet to touch aud then but slightly, as she sprang quickly and lightly to the deck—but a cloze observer might bave detected the slight flush which mantled bis noble expressive teatures as his eye fur a single instant wet hers. She might herself have seen it—perbaps sbe did—but there was no corresponding blow on her own bright, pretty face, as sie inquired the calm, diguified tue of one having the right to put juestion, and who might have been aware of the inequality of position botween herself and him she addressed « Eugene, is everything prepared for our de- parture? It will not do for our boat to «pring a leak again as it did coming down the}Bana- wha -for it will net be safe ter us, I am told, tu touch ether shore between the different furts aud trading-posts on our ruute, this side of our destination.—the Falle of the Obio.”’ No. indeed’ rejoined ber aunt, quickly ‘it will be as much as your lives are worth to venture afoot fromthe main current of the Obio—tor news reached us only the other day. that many boats bad been attacked this and several lost, with all un board.”’ * No one feels more concerned about the safe saat of Miss Gertr: than mysel!. replied ugene, in # deferential tone; ** aud since uur arrival here, 1 have left nothing undone that L thought might poss bly add to her security and comfort * That is true, to my personal knowledge,” joined in the uncle of Blanche; “ .od 1 thank you, Mr. Fairfax. in bebalf of my fair kinswo- man There will, perhaps,’ he pursued, ‘‘ be ne great danger, ev long-as you keep in the current; but ye for # single moment. either night or day; and do not, I most sulemwaly charge and warn you, under any circumstances, or on any pretence whatsoever, suffer yourselves tu be decoyed to either sbor “Tdoubt not,” replied the commander of the ot, I believe you are all faithful and true men, or you would not have been selected jonel Bertrand, tor taking down wore precious freight than you ever car ried before, but still the wisest and the best of men have lust their lives by giving ear tu the mst earnest appeals of humanity. You un- decstand what I mean’ White men, appa- rhed the F watch mast not be neglected | rently in the greatest distress, will hail your boat, represent themselves as having just es- caped from the Indians, and beg of you. for the love of God, in the most piteons tones, to come to their relief; but turn a deaf ear to them—to each and all of them—even should you know the pleaders tu be of your own kin; or in such * case your own brother might deceive you— not wilfully and voluntarily, perhaps—but be- cause of being goaded on by the savages, them- selves concealed. Yes, such things have been kuown as one friend being thus used to lure another to his destruction; and so be cautious. vigilant, brave and true, and may the God keep you all from harm!" Ashe finished speaking, Blanche proceeded to take an affectionate leave of all, receiving many a tender me: for her parents from those who held them in love and veneration; and the boat swung out, and began to float down with the current, now fairly entered upon the most dangerous portion of a long and peril- ous journey. The father of Blanche, Col. Philip Bertrand, was a native of Virginia, and a descendant of one of the Huguenot refugees, who fled from their native land after the revocation of the edict of Nantz in 1665. Je had been an officer of some note during the Revolution—a warm political and personal friend of the author of the Declaration of Independence—and a gen- tleman who had always stood high in the es- teem of his associates and cotemporaries. Though at one time a man of wealth, Col. Bertrand had lest much, and suffered much, through British invasion; and when, shortly after the close of the war, he had met with a few more serious reverses, he had been fain to secept a grantof land, near the Falls of the Ohio, now Louisville, tendered him by Virginia, which then held jurisdiction over the entire territory new constituting the State of Ken- tucky. ‘The grant had decided the Colonel upon seeking his new poxsessions and building up a new home in the then Far Wost, and as his wile had insisted upon accompanying him on his first tour, he had assented to her desire, on eondi- tion that Blanche should be left among her friends, till such time as a place could be pre- pared which might in some degree be considered a fit abode fur one so carefully and tenderly reared. Blanche would gladly bave gone with her 5 but on this point her tatber had been ble—deelaring that she would have to remain at the East till he should see proper to send for her; and as he was a man of positive character, and a rigid diseiphinarian, the mat- ter had been settled without argument When Colonel Bertrand removed to the West. Eugene Fairtax, as we have seen, accompanied him; and coming of age shortly after, he had accepted the liberal offer of his noble benefuctor, te remain with him in the capacity of private secretury and confidential agent. On taking possession of his grant, the Colonel had almost immediately erected a fort, and offered such inducements to settlers as to speedily collect around him quite a little community—of which, as a matter of course, he became the head and chief; and to eupply the wants of his own fami- ly and others, and increase his gains in a le- gitimate way, he had opened a store, and filled it with goods trom the Eastern marts, which goods were transported by land over the moun- tains to the Kanawha, and thence by water to the Falls of the Ohio, whence their removal to Fort Bertrand became an easy matter. To purchase and ship these goods, and deliver a Spry of letters to frieuds in the East, Eugene ad been thrice disputched—hia third commis- sion also extending to the escorting of the beau- tiful heiress, with Ler servants, to her new home. This last commission had been so far executed at the time chosen for the opening of our story, as to bring the different parties to the mouth of the great Kanawha, whonce the reader has seen them slowly floating off upon the still, glossy bosom of * the belle of rivers.”* The day. which was an auspicious one, passed without anything occurring worthy of note, until near four o ciuck, when, as Blanche was standing on the fore part of the deck gazing at the lovely scene which surrounded her. she saw a seemingly flying body suddenly leave a limb of a gigantic tree, (whose mighty branches ex- toaded far over the river, and near which tie Loat was then swayed by the action of the eur- rent.) and alight with a crash upon the deck of the boat, not more than eight feet frum her. Une glance suticed to sbow her what the object was, and to freeze the blood in her veing. The »wing eyea of a huge panther met her gaze. The suddenness of the shock which this dis covery gave her was overpowering. With a dexfening shriek she full upon her knees and clasped her hands before her breast. The pauther crouched for his deadly leap, but ere he sprang, the hunting knife of Kugene Fairfax (who, with the steersman, was the only person on deck besides Blanche.) was buried to the hilt in his side, inflicting a severe but not fatal wound. The infuriated beast at once turned upon Eugene. and a deadly struggle ensued. Bat it wasa-shortone. The polished blade of the knife played back and forth like lightning flashes, and at every plunge it was buried to the hiit in the panther’s body. who soon fell to the deck, dragging the dauntless Eugene with him. Ou seeing her protector fall, Blanche ut- tered anuther shriek and rushed to his aid; but assistance from stouter arma was at hand. The boatmen gathered round. and the savage mon- ster was literally hacked in pieces with their knives and hatchets, and Eugene, covered with blood, was dragged trom under his carcass. Supposing him to be dead or mortally wounded, Blanche threw her arms around his neck and save Way to passionate burst of grief. But he was net decd—he was not even burt, with the exception of a few slight scratches. The blued with which be covered was the pan- thers, not his own. But Blanche’s embrace was bis -a priceless troasure—an index of her heart's emotion and affections. It was to color his whole future life, ax will be seen in the pro- gress of our story. Slowly and silently, save the oceasional creak. uip, and pl of the steerman’s oar, the boat of our voyagers was borne slong upon the bosom of the current, on the third night of the voyage. The hour was waxing late, and Eugene, the only one astir except the watch was suddenly startled by a gb hand being placed upon his shoulder, accompanied by the words, in the gruff voice of the boatmen: “I say, Capo, here's trouble!” ~ What is it, Dick?” inquired Eugene, start- to his feet. ~ Don't you seo thar’s a heavy fog rising, that'll soon kiver us up so thick that we won t be able to tell a white man from a nigger?” replied the boatman—Dick Winterby by name —a tall, bony, muscular, athletic specimen of his class. * ood heaven ' so there is'’’ exclaimed Eu- gene, looking off upon the already misty waters. It must have gathered very suddenly, for all wax clear a minute ago. What is to be done now? This is something I waa not prepared for, on such a night as this.”’ “It looks troublous, Cap'n, I'll allow,’’ re- turned Dick; -‘ but we're in for’t, that’s sar- tin, and I spose we'll have tu make the best on’t.”’ _ But what is to be done ?—what do you ad- vise ’’” asked Eugene, in a quick excited tone, that indicated some degree of alarm. Why, ef you war'nt so skeered about the young lady, and it war’nt so dead agin the or- ders trom beadquarters. my plan would be # cl ar and easy one—I'd just run over to the Kaintuck shore, and tie up.” ‘No, no,” said Eugene, positively; ‘that will never do, Dick—that will never do! I would not think of such a thing for a mo- ment! We must keep it in the current, by all means!" “Ef you ean,”’ rejoined the boatman; “but when it gits so dark as we can’t tell one thin from t’other, itll be powertul bard to do; pie | ef we don’t run agin a bur or bank afore morn- z= ing, in spite of the best itll be the luck- iest go that ever I had ahand in. See, Cap'n, ivs thickening up fast; we can’t sce eyther bank at all, nor ater pyther ; the stars is Eben immediately joined by the boatien, to whom he briefly made known his hopes and fears. boat would be safest if made fast to an over- hanging limb of the Kentucky shore; but frankly admitted that this could not now be done without difficulty and danger, and that it shall be the best night’s work you ever per- formed!’’ rejoined Eugene. in a quick, excited response; ‘but no man can be sartin of the ee of this here crooked stream in a foggy night.’ drifting down through a misty darkness impen- etrable to the eye—when, suddenly, our young commander, who was standing near the bow, felt the extended branch of an overhanging liunb silently brush his face; an exclamation of alarm, and at the same mo- ment the boatman on the right called out : sure as death!’’ confusion, the voices of the three boatmen min- glin, shouted another. on a muddy bottom!” almost yelled a third. against projecting bushes and overreaching limbs, and every moment getting more ail more entangled ; sweeps of the bonimen, as they attempted to ing bottom, into what appeared to be soft, clayey mud, from which they were only ex- tricated by such an outlay of strength as tended still more to draw the clumsy craft upon the bank they wished to avoid. At length, scarcely more than a minute from the first alarm, there was a kind of settling to- gether, as it were, and the boat became fast and immovable. his characteristic manner—who added, with an oath, that it wasjust what he expected. Fora moment or two a dead silence followed as it each comprehended that the matter was one to be viewed in a very serious light. of the land with my feet,’’ said Tom Harris; and forthwith he set about the not very pleas- ant undertaking. nounced by a voice that seldom failed to excite a strange thrill through every nerve; and has- of ber cabin, in the regular passage which led lengthwise through the centre of the boat. “enough to know that we have met with an accident, but not sufficient tu fully comprehend its nature.” plied Eugene, * we suddenly became iavolved in a dense fe caution and care, we hare run aground—it may be against the Uhio shore—it may be against an island-—i But don’t be alarmed, Miss Blancho, riedly added ; * [ trust we shall again; though in any event, the darkne sufficient to conceal us from the savages, even were they in the vicinity.’ but [have always understood that they are sommewha’ hearing; and if such is the case, there would be no necessity of their being very near, to be from the loud voices I heard a few minutes ago. excitement—— 4 al + I HE subscriber wiil give instruction onthe Harp + ING WASHINGTON, D. C., WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1858 Star. NO. 1,656. gettin’ dim, and it looks as if thar war a cloud all round us.” “TI see! I see'’’ returned Eugene, excitedly. ‘Merciful Heaven! I hope no accident will befall us here—and yet my heart misgives me; for this, 1 believe, is the most dangerous part of our journey—the vicinity where most of our boats have been captured by the savages.” eayieg this, Eugene hastened below, where he found the other boatmen sleeping so soundly as to require considgrable effort, on his part, to wake them. At last, getting them tairly roused, he informed them, alost in a whisper, for he did not care to disturb the others, that a heavy fog had suddenly arisen, and he wished their presence on deck. immediately. “A fog, Cap’n?”’ exclaimed one, in a tone which indicated that he comprehended the peril with the word. “ Hush!’ returned Eugene; “there is no necessity for waking the others, and having a scene. Up! and follow me, without a word !”’ He glided back to the deck, and was almost They thought. like their companion, that the there was a possibility of keeping the current. “Then make that possibility a certainty, and ne. * We'll do the best we can, Cap'n,’ was the A long silence followed—the voyagers slowly He started, with “Quick, here, boys! we're agin the shore, as Then followed a scene of hurried and anxious 3 together in loud, quick, excited tones. * Push off the bow!”’ cried one. “Quick! altogether, now! Over with her!” © The de‘ils in it! she’s running aground here Meantime the laden boat was brushing along while the long poles and ush her off, were often plunged, without touch- The fact was announced by Dick Winter, in “Til get r the bow, and try to git the lay At this moment Eugene heard his namo pro- a peculiar emotion in his breast, and now sent tening below, he found Blanche, fully dressed, with alight in her hand, standing just outside * Thave heard something, Eugene, "she said, ’ “Unfortunately, about two hours ago.”’ re- and in spite uf our every pre- an't tell ‘he hur- be afloat 33 is is so dark we “T know little of Indians,’’ returned Blanche; remarkable for their acuteness of made acquainted with our locality, judging “I fear we've been rather imprudent,”’ said Eugene, in a deprecating tone; ‘‘but in the His words were suddenly cutshort by several loud voices of alarm from without, followed by # quick and heavy Mba rih across the deck : aud the next moment Seth Harper and Dick Winter burst into the passage, the former ex- claiming : “We've run plum into a red nigger’s nest. nae and Tom Harris is already butchered and scalped!” And even as he epoke, as if in confirmation of his dreadful intelligence, thore arose a series of wild, piercing, demoniacal yells, fullowed by a dead and ominous silence. So far we have followed the lovely heroine and her friends in this adventure; for the fore- going is all that we can publish in our columns. The balance of the narrative can only be found in the New York Ledger, the great family paper. which ean be obtained at all the periodi- cal stores where paper? are sold. Remember to ask for the ‘“‘Ledger,’’ dated May 22d, and in it you will get the continuation of the nar- rative from where it leaves off here. If there are no book-stores or news-offices convenient to where you reside, the publisher of the Ledger will send you a copy by mail, if you will send him five cents in a letter. Address, Kobert Bonner, Ledger Office, 44 Ann street, New York. This story is entitied. ‘Perils of the Border,’ and grows more and more interesting as it gues on. ———— C, © WALL, a . 515 Srventu STREET, Continues to furnish COF FINS, at short notice, of ail kinds and sizes. 1 will atte. to removing persons from the Od ag Sere grounds lo uew Cemetery. " Furniture repaired; Upholetering doue ; and Var- nishing done at houses. Residence—D street, between bth and 7th, No. 420 Ap 22-eotm qats OF THE SEASON, the pleasure to introduce the HAN DSOM- HAT OUT; also, a fresh case of, SMi tench sort Axis of ny own um = portation. Getting them from first hands I can offer them much lower than usually gold in this city. A peep at them will guarantee sales, iby Sen of the “White Tear,” corner of 6th eet and Pa. avenue. ap 2i-eoth HOPKINS. CARD MUSICAL, Piano. Guitar, and Vocal Music, in Wash ington, as soon os a sufhvient numbor o pupils is obtained, Orders left at the Piano Store of Mr. Kiehard Davis, Pa. avenue, will receive (or ened rch, A lexandria, Organ’st of St. Paul’s Ch inwiw" ARCTIC, J UST RECEIVED, another enpely of Sanford’s Patent Self-ventiiating ARCTIC REF RIG- ERATORS, three sizes. For sale at M 1 & Rife tm D's etropolitan Stove Grate Fagjory, No. 318 Pa. ave., bet. 1th and Lith sts. A tock of all kinds of House Furnish ing Articles, Bro lron Furniture, Cooking Stoves, &o. mA )-aokt F SHIRTS, = ITTING SHIRTS, AND NO HUMBUG. Any (hee appar padpatingsn ; vane oe rasevere t to fit, ali material, er oes oma tenily who has tried Trem, call at the eor- ner of 6th street and Pennsylvania avenue. No fit, “pa HOPKINS'S BAZAAR, ap 2-00 quince trees; about 300 yumes, forming an arbor, with goose! flowering bushes: and various shi trees; situated south of the first toli-gate, about two miles from the Centre danoes of J.C. Lewis and W. Rockville Piank Road. ap 21-tf N* AT PRIVAE SALE —The subscriber has for pri rd aaie an 10th streets von one door east of 10th street. on n gvod read situated in Prince George’s county, Md.,about #'x r Theimprovemenis consist of a good, comlurtable dwelling, with barn, fine spring, and dairy ; all con venient 100 ac: will vid if desired. For further informat apply to GRO. W. BRAY, Real Property Acent, No. 229th street, between M and streets nort ap <4-1m™ minutes waik proverty will be sold on reasonable terms, as a very jo money. Wallach, and immediate Apply to RICHARD W For SALE—HANDSOME as trustee, offers for saie that spacious and hand- some Residence G pied by Chas. W. beautifully improved with walks, trees, shrubbery, flowers, with plaints im great variety. house, and olner convenient out he; front of 95 feet, (with tue wings, and commands one of the finest views of the Potomac river and the country around. ‘ by gas, and contains bath fixtures for hot and cold wat ery convenience for a first-class house. ther particulars apply to er. woodland, dition three mules fro! the farm oommand ¢ view of the surrounding country for many miles. The soil is of excellent original quality, and pecu- liarly adapted to the production of wheat, and 1 at present in a good state of improvement. The owner will well ic for lews than ite value, if early application ismade, Persons wishing to purchase will pleaxe communicate with W. D, WALLACH, Esq., itor of the Star. northeast corner of in Square No. 246, avenue anb % feet on 13th street, with the valuable burudags and nnprovements entire, with perfect ttle. credit of five years will be given. of 38") peranuum Apply to tt. ¢ isth streets, and valuable building Lot + street, between lth and lth streets: and bands urick Dweding House each, Wi water cist quireme ing . feet on north G, between I! aad Leth streets, ruunine back 100 feet, RAs DEALERS —For rent, tor ten year opposite the new Presbyterian Church. apply to Dr, CHAS. H. CRAGIN, Georgetown (190) of Jand CHANGE for [MPROVED Y.—Five and one sixteenth Ing House, contain- Stable, and Carriace- ings, and & pump of cood and substantial fence. grounds also about 100 bear: trees, about 75 appie trees, cherry. pear, it well set, bearing grape- rries, straw ries, raspberries, and currants; rose and other le and ornamental Market, between the resi- G. W. White, on the * INO. E.KENDALL, 434 street, near the City Hall. W AND VERY DESIRABLE THREE STORY. BRICK DWELLING-HOUSE and very desirable three-story Hrick WELLING HOUSE, with large Back Buildings, pane ceres rooms, built In the best manuer, rnixhed throughout with all the modern im- roveiments—ers and water, furnace, range, &c o. —situated on north M street, between $i and ‘erms easy and immediate possession given. ; eng as. Ge MCGUIRE, ap l4-d Auet’r and Com. Merchant. (POR SALE VERY CHEAP—A_ mee little FAKM, less then 10 miles from Washington, It may be exchanged for city prop ppiy toH. N. LANSDALE, at the corner d M streets. or througa Post Office, pos VOR SALE.—A valuable FARM, containing 330 acres of land, under # high state of cullivation, lea from Wasitinzton,on the Queen Anne’s Road, FoR SALE-A convenieat NEW BRICK HOUSE, eligibly situated, and within afew of the several Departments. ‘This png credit will be given on Series of the purchase H. N. LANSDALE, Wood and Coal Yard, 14th st , ap2t-Im south of Pa. avenue. _ OR RENT—TWO ROOMS in the third story of the building ocoupied as an office by C. =. opposite the City Hall, LEACH. ane RESIDENCE on the Heighta of Georgetown —The subscriber, eorgetown, formerly occu- a The property comprises Anentire square of ground &c.,a large and well burt g: nm house, ‘There are also on the premises stables. carriage B The Uwelling-house is large aml ro: shaving a itis heated by a furnace, lizhted er, a large cistern, kitchen range, nnd almost ev- Possession can be given immediately. For fur- SAML C. EDES, Trust At Pairo & Nourse’s Banking He opposite Treasury Depa BLE FARM IN CULPEPER vA., FOR SAL The Editor of ie, ent. co s the Evening Star is authorized to s commodating terms and at a low price, the most desirable farms in the County of € l,on very oo one of Itcontains about 500 acres, of whieh the residue arable iand, in a fine con- ation. This tract is situated about Sulpeper Court House, It has upon nual dweiling-house and ordinary farm build Fie land not in cultivation is weil gentleman seeking a country res- ers attractious not surpassed, if a. A building site upon a fine mountain pri ect, and & or eult Ed - lawtf DIT.—t VOR SALE ON FIVE YEARS’ © willsell that very desirable PROPE. w York Avenue fi ronting 75 feet on } $3.00) cagh required, and on the residue a Now under rent VO NEW AND HAND ished residence on | street, bet he autseriber hag for private sal. ly fished three st nag ir ous rble mantles. as hxt tand cold i, &c., Gouprixiug every 1e- elegance, ‘Also. part of Lot No.4. inSquare No, 3%, front- Auet. chant. D COAL LOT upou H, near 2th street, 51 by 19 feet “‘Lerias liberal, ma 5 e06t CHANCE FOR Woop TRE 1 om early For terms ap 9 Stawtf For SALE.—A FARM, 6% miles trom Wash- ington, containing one hundred and ninety acres Term and fine iunprovements. a credit of 6 years, if wanted. Apply to G & THOS. PARKER, or &. A. Ryther, on the premi- ses. ma !-002w™ year 1858. by Eugene Dujuy ia the Clerk's } BUPUY’S NEW PE&RFUMS Hl FOR THE SEASON, ~ KISS-ME-QUICK, | DISTILLED FROM 1 i 10 Act Congress FRAGRANT TULIPS. E, DUPUY, CHEMIST, 609 Broadway—New York. for the Southern Dist Sold everywhere. A CARD. fre receiving and opening & superior stock of AND SUMMER CLOTHING. also, of choice styles of suinmer wear of Cleths, Cassimeres Vestings, Linen, Drills, and Duck, of the Intest Paris patterns for genciemen and youths. ‘There have never beon offered in this market such articles of style and make as cannot be manufactured lo or- der in this city, WALL, STEPHENS & CO., apl9-Gw 322 Pa.av., between Sth aud 10th sts. Aes HOUSE ov CHUBB BROTHERS, Depositors depositing Bank Notes will please mark their Checks payable in currency. Deposites of Gole will be paid in Gold. Accounts will be opened with depusitors allowing them to deposit Gold and Check for currency, the deponitor being oredited with the difference. ne 2-tF CHUBB BROTHERS, 1,000 eee $1,00 A YEAR!! An Agent is wanted in every ‘Town and County in the United States, to erguge in a rexpecta- + ble and easy busiuess, by which the above profits may be certain- \y realized. It is an article of daily consumption, and can be manufactured in the Agent's dwolling ; secured by coryright : sale us permanent jour. Ad. dress JAMES ‘f. HORNE, Box No, 4, New York Post Z one sinmp to apa im L_ISENESSES ON PATENT LEATHER. — 18 new process of taking Likenegees on patent lenther is the beat mode of geiting a low price pio- ture that can be sent by mail to your frieuds, their weight being only one quarter of an ounce. ‘T im | are durable and life-like, and only costing from 50 cents to $1. ‘Taken at SANDS’ Gallery, bet. 8th and 9tn sts. PIANO, of Knabe » for sale low, and on FLLIS’Ss. ADIES’ TUC i} ts of COMBS, a a 'GIBES Haw Store, near sath sts. and at his Salas Barw. amdar Willerde? hate! 2 @ Gr Boek BiNvinG AND PAPER-RULING GOFF & JOM AS, m Southeast corner of Hath and" D streets, ROBT. Pa. .Y N ‘timere mak “VENTH V QEventa Misoellansous. LUME BANCRKOFT’S HIS- tory of the United States, being that portion of the Revolution preceding July 4th, 1776, this published. Persons renovating their houses will 486 7th street, AMERICAN PAPERHAN handsoine assortment of ¢ pers in Imitation of Oak, also, variety of Gold Bam Shades, 6, Curtains. & Orders dispateh. ma 3-2w* —maS CW PRANCK TAYLOR. _ [TERIOR DECORATIONS. ood assortment of F INGS, en Papers, Bor: Wainat, Rosewood, & dé and Common W find at No. ENCH and arACINE B& ders, |, 7, and 9 feet jong; Fireboard Prints, Shade ‘Trimmings. Picture Cord aud Loups, Paper fu aporhanging executed with skill and Window Shadas of every description in store or made to order. 5 MARKRITER, No. 486 7th street, 4 doors above Odd Fellows’ Hall. TEW LEA N as The subscriber, having opeved a store in branch of in Wasinugton and th and exanr and Hej Crfskin of a Bult Leather, Wax, Upper and Spiitts; also, Fenth Street West. business, would respectfully 2 his stock, ty of make; alse, Amer m Tanned Sole Leather, LR AND FINDING STORE, French rican de lish and French Lastings, Morvccos, and talloons of every quality and shade. Having concluded to sel! am determined to make qu k sules Aral » cash. I | profits. Shoemakers will fudit to their advantnee to call ¥ ma 2-15t* Cocks, WATCHE! Just received this day.s great variety o! from 21 al Monthiy © K WATCH atyles aud best makers E boats, Holels, Bar rooms, Offices, C lors, &e. examine for themseives hefore purchasing eise- R. J. DARRAGH, CLO u b 445 10th street west. , AND JEWELRY. f Clocks, hurches, Par- Also, CLOCK MATERIALS of every kind. Clocks to the trade at wh sale prices, at the great Clock, Watch, and Jewelry Emperinm of ap Im nearly run out, discovered, while in the E dies, a Bronechit ‘The remedy was discovered by him when his ly child, adauchter, was ing tode as much good ax possible, he will sew such of jus atflicted felle 1 this recipe, with full and explicit directions for making it up, ‘ quires each applicant to inclose him one shilling, three cenis to J. ROB years of age, whose sands of for Consumption, Colds, aud certain cu Cous! iven up to die. and successfully using it. e returned as postage on t cipe, and the remainder to be applied to the pay- ment of this advertisement. ap 29 Address Dr. H. JAMES, i9Grand st. Jersey City. N. J. ap 29 tm Pwo VEKY NICK CHICKERING . Also severn! at the Pianoforte and He re- ON, aN, 349 oppo. Rrowns’ Hotel. KETIRED PHYSICIAN, seventy-five life have . W bemgs as request it, he re- PIANO- nen AGGAGE Adjoining The States Pr EXPRESS OF 34 D Srreer, FICk inting Ofce, The subscriber, Bageage Agent for Pslimore anc Oho and Washington Braneh opened an office, at the above piace, for the accom- modation of the’ public, where orders can be left lor the use of Wavous to convey Bagenge or Packages teambonts, &c., or lor ity or Georgetown, Office open from 7 o'clock &. m. to 10 o'clock p. m., daily, exospt Sunday, 7 to 10 o'clock a. ek to 10 p.m to and fromm removal tu my f Raulre Depe point in this Railroad, M..2¢ JOHN M. MeCLINTOCK, «age Agent Baltimure and Oluo Katiroad, N. B.—Persons coming to Washington or going to more, net having made up thew minds where they will stop, by giving up their checks to my agents onthe cars, willl have their bag care of at this offoe, or at Baltimore office, No. 1 Sharp atreet. and noextra charee. daw GRE. GLORIOUS. RICH AND RAKE, gage taken TURTLE, TURTLE. TURTLE, TURTLE. The undersigned having just. re supply (lar aid tk E season, has the pleasure of info friends and the same on Wednesday, April to his customers up ved t from mune h able in Keners. Families supplied at the usual prices. w Fr. BENTER i C street. between oth and 71h street a fresh fi Nassau) of those splea- EUR ULE, being the ‘tiret ERS thi N. B.—A fresh supply of HARD CRABS, and all ap 2) tf delicacies of the season, constantly on hand, the District of € cat issued his warrant said Dist ehteen iand called * names the same of Washington whom this N You are ige of the Cor 8, has thi day. hui riet eo nding him to summon ox,” or by wi may be called, lying in th in suid District of ¢ a n, As the authorised agent of the United St directed to the Marshal a © umbaa, west of Georgetown, aad on the north of the Chesa ake and Ohio Canal,on Thursd: May jay. the day of next. 1858, at 1) o’elock, im the forenoon of said day, fur tne purpose of valuing and condemn- ing @ part of said piece of land as of an absolute estate in perpetuity in the said United S:ates, the use of the Washington Aqueduct ds wages which the owners there ing all tain by reasou of the said United States cutting and constructing the said Washington Aquedoct through said piece of iand; when and where you will attend if Washington City, April 28, 1853. to you it shall seem meet espectfully, M. Captain of Engineers, Cu of the Washi C. ME! niet Keng ington Aqueduct. ap 23 USM eer the Dist reen ion, ar the authorized agent of the t issued his Warrant. directed to the Marsh said District, commanding i «| Lots Nos.79 and #0 of Fox t soever name or VAMes the sume om Judge of the Ci jumlna, has this day, on 1 Lo sUTION omeot ony foe nd law ful men aju.y of our land, lying inthe County of Washington inthe Distriet of Columbia, and west of Georgetown and north of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canalon FRIDAY. the lath day cutting Aquedu f said day, for the pu eimumiug part of said lot absolute estaie in perpetuit States, for the use of May, (1858,) at U1 o'el in ie ‘a rod f the ¥ the sard Unit aud coastructing the sud W ct throucn sid pieco of land; when snd aid the te Juing as ed States ashing wheretyou will attend if to you it hall seem meet. 2. MEIGS, Wachington City, April 29, 1858, Mlpuk GREATE 1 wish all gentlemen tu bear in fe25 Sm Captain of Engineers, Chief FE Washington Aq adopted three years age of selling HATS and BOOTS at re- duced prices, FOR CASH, 15 noW In suUCc- cessful operation, a8 thousands of gentiemen can testify. Thave just received a full su ly of sty bs of York t New pommixsion fora Ph rate Dress CALE, xood As any t PAT opposite the Ave: Agent for the mar NUNNs & CLARKE’S CELEBK Constantly receiving and for ssie only by 36 Pa. Purchasers wii fi my HALLETT, DAVIS & COs ATED PIANO ¥O JOHN Pa. av., between 9th and HATS, which I am selling at $35 ueduct. ap 2-d2w T GOOD TO THE GREAT- NUMBER nd that the plan the usual » in onder LL, 10th sta. ud it to their interest to examine for themselves the superior qualities of the above Covers, Melodeons, Xo., £o., S80 OP 9 Maite ‘OOTH, NAIL, AND BANDSHIKE ‘OOTH, NAIL, AND BANDSHIET et his Balan Room noon THE WEEKLY STAR. This excellent Family and News journal—oon- taining & grester variety of interesting reading than oan be found in any other—is published on Saturday morning. TeE™s. Single oopy, per annum ive Oopies..-—. ... .. "en copies... _——— copies..... ‘ash, imvariadi: By subscribing in Clubs raised neighbors ‘Without the intervention of & mail agent, ae will be ved, 20 per cent.of THE Wernty Stan will saved. It invariably contains the “ Washington News” that has made Tar Five: Stax circe- late so generally throughout the " * e ‘Su (in pers) can procur olige Fe Temnadite afc the issue of the paper. Prioe—THREE CENTS. 107 Postmasters who act as agents w.ll be al- lowed & commission of 20 cents. Beers The attention of families and others are 16 fuliy called to my present s: of the, above articies, and partiovlarly t) for sand Gir.e, which being of my own! manufacture, may be relied upon as being m every way deserving of their attention. Particular attention to measured work. J. R. MORGAN, ‘S08. south side Pa. av., bet. 9th and 10th ats, 2-30" 10 THE LADIES OF WASHINGTON CITY. Having been e fact Lagies* Cray Nisver Children’s Shoes fi this past ® years, know by this fime what will suit them im that line, and oan safely say that we do; which oan prove by giving our work a trial. You can find (atall tunes? the articles at the principal Shoe Stores in Waeh- ington city—the Shoes so wel-known as J. W. eCurdy & Son's Philadelphia make. ap2i-ly 1 0 YOU WISH TO ECONOMISE ?—Tren be sure to buy custom made Shoes instead of shor s made like Pindar'’s razors, to sell. not to Wwoar. SHOES, especially Ladies’ and Children’s, made by the subscriner ofthe very best materinis to be ob- {aimed im this country, They never rp. nud are pg wed cvtupiained of, if ever, on xcoount of wearing too long. = He is now ready to supply 8!\ in Washington, really desire to economize, with the finest and n high! yf PAITERS, BOOTS SLIPP, ith the strongest aud School or every dry s and hard service, and Which last, also includes Servant’s Shoes and Boota, strongly made, yet handsomely finished, and war ranted to every purchaser. His prices are but atrifie more than the cost of those of bad work and material, while his work out- wears them four times over. Dr. Franklin never bought 8 peor article, nor can Qny one become thrifty who does so. ~ Ki hould call and test the subsonber’s work for t CHARLES WEIRMAN ap l4-ly isth street, near H. yp eonas: TRUNKS"! TRUNKS" dersigned has now and constantly keeps nm hand « large and vei 2 jor assortment of So selves. ¥ AGS SADDLES, HARNESS, WHIPS, &c. I am prepared to compete with the hest manu~ facturers, in proof of which, read the following R: rt of tee Committee at the Fair of the Metropoli- her Mechanics’ Institute for 1357: Tophem & fet deposited a Sole-leat! Trunk that is, for solidity and quality of mater the best on exhibition. Junxix Thomas, Saddii Kinsey, Curry N. B.—Tronks Covered and every description of Repairing executed bel Fv neatness par seem. ASS. TOP (Late pereen pe Te No. 493 7th street, oppo. « Fellows’ Hall, Hod = <i Washington. D.C. nm NSee Thavea few of those cheap TOILYT IN SETS on hand, which I will sell er ~ than they can be purchased @inewhere, A CHINA, GLASS, and QUEENS kK ta Pp tu th eapest, With many ole artic! on ton nemeross to mention, at 48 Pa. avenue, between po aud ieth streets. Sal ft see for Teelves. BPS SOHN McDEVITT. HT. K. PLANT & CO. FASHIONABLE UPHOLSTERERS, Manufacturers and Desiers in Sofas, Chaire, Lounges, Mattresses, &c. Paper Hanging done qn the best manner. Carpetu —— putdown. Furniture Repaired and Var- B'Su D street, between 9th and th streets, Wash- ine! oe m 23-30 3 ES & JUENEMAN Hewes PLEASURE GARDE ince of Summer resort, so conven: ecreation of ailin Wash This popula ent for an he ington, will be opened for the season on the afternoon of Monday, the Sd of May proximo, when, and on each succsedim throughout the season.a fine Band of Muse bo im attendances, and the Danciug Saloon will be tree tuall respectable *. Throne hy at the isst season thi ure Garde Encouraged them, the proprietors hav for the coming season ona ral scale, which cannot ful to delight all visitors The to! owing rules must be observed by ali their ron Pst. No political discussions whatever will be per- mitted. 2d. Boys will not be admitted, unlese accompanied by their parents or cuardinns, Sd. No intoxicated person permitted to enter the «Ales or to rem&in on the premises. The public wilt, at 8 @innee, comprehend the ne- cessity for the due enforcement «f these regula~ ns, which will be the business of the police offi- MPHRIES & JUENEMANN, Proprietors of the Pleasure arden on the corner of th and © st Capitol a2imd XLYMOUNT PAVILION, GY : ANEW SUMMER RESORT, For Fisuine, Bathing, aNo Rural SPORTS ‘The uadersicned respectfully announce to the oit- izens of Washington, Georgetown, aut Alexandria, that they wil: open on the 25th of May, at Glymount, (comumony cailed Marbury’s Landing) five mules below the vs mice House, on the Maryiend shore.s xew and SPA CIOUS PAVILION, with Dining & Dressing Rooms, and all other convenen . Every facility will be afforded to Sehovis, Aseooi- Ations, and Clubs. Every arrangement will be made for Fishing, Bathing, &c. ‘The large Spring on the premises 16 said to be one of the purest and fealthvent in thie whole section Parties wishing to secure exclusive use vf the Paviliot can do 80 on application to C. H. Anderson, Stationer, D street. near 7th. . A Steamboat can be chartered for Excursions on Application to Richard H. Wallach,Geo. Mattingly, or L. 8. Page. The latter gentiemen is fitting up his Boat with « fine Saloon, and will be ready to recom modate Excursions on end after the 25th of May next, JONES & MILLER, ap 2i-awtf Proprietors. mA eece wWorRkKs. WA, RUTHERFORD ARTIFICER IN MARBLE, E Street, between !2th and 13tn Streets North, WashineTon City. Invites public attention to his extensive stock of beutiful designed attd Elaborately Carved MAN TELS in « variety of Marbles, together with @ chace assortment of STATUARY, wich for de- siynand finish cannot be surpassed, and are weil sarden or To A large assort- tels, Monuments, and Tomb Ww prices. any design executed to order with punctual: Hetuuates giv or North River Fiagin our ine. Please call and make an inspection of our stock. N. B.--Maken the address for? w. PLANT, UNDERTAKER, No, 418 Th between G and H, keeps ——— rhiand every article re yes a 8 line—a fine Hearse, wnetone or Marble work ad every other work 1a wired in : Patout Corpse Proservers,to., &c. His charges are moderats. and his attention istant on eatl, any hour of the day or night. Hacks furmehed for funernisat lowest possible rates. ap 8-ly Sonnet onnarrennwaraaaniosinilicsasincmmentmnaes @PENCER’S HISTORY OF THE UNITED S"'States being nearly gemploted. specimen of Binding in Antique and Turkey Morocco, ct up expresiy for the work, can be seen at the office of the publishers, 499 7th street. Letween land K. ap i7-tf JAMES CARTER, Agent. E's NE DUPUY, *% AGENT FOR Presse & Lvern’s P. MEKY AND COMPOUNDS, The Agency for the United States of Messrs. Pieese & Lutin, Perfumery Fas in Londen, baying been transferred from the late firm of inner -, 399 Broadway, te my own firm, (Mr. Gey. Inger being now in connection with my establieh- ment.) 1 beg to inform Merchants, Fancy Goods Dealers, and the Trade generally, that I shall kee on land and in bond a constant supply of Presse L J spanm: Perfume, Ait preparations varieties; to which may be added, trom He, Whatever seid firm may introduce in mung excellence with novelty. M ts may revy upon their orde.s bemg blied piness Kad care, &<d on +. v 608 Broxdw: soe NGIPANNL FRUST. Hold their scent for years, aud isapart a delightful fragrance to articies re placed near. WORANGIPANN SCENTED SOAP. FRANGIPANN] INCENSE. Take a bot cin- der between the tongs. put oo of Incenre upon it. and the apartment will be delightfully perfumed. FRANGIPANNI POMADE. Thy an iW Ite superiative fragrance id- wide reputation. NNISATCHET. m5 WAF2e S, HALF "s Hiss Store, atta PUPES, 8 pesr corser of 13: et. ana