Evening Star Newspaper, June 23, 1858, Page 1

THE-EVENING STAR wes PUBLISHED EVERY APTERNOON, (SUNDAY EXCEPTED.) ’ AT THE sTaR BUILDINGS, Corner Pennsylvania Avenue Bleventh 3t., Papers served in packaces by carrieraat $4ayear, ‘© 37 cents permonth. To mail aubscribers the sub- Seription price is $3.50 a year, in advance; $2 for 1X months; $1 for three months; and for less than three months at the rate of 12 cents a week. Single + in wrappers, two cents. ADVFRTI#RMENTS (of eight lines to the square) smes for $1; every othorday or semi- 35 per cent. advance; once a Weok, 0 per cent. advance. Le, w ASHINGTON cIity. BY GEO. FiTzgUGA. The town is as natural as the country, for “‘it is not good for man to live alone.”’ In the earliest dawn of human history, we find men engaged in building cities as the first act in colonizing and settling new countries. So uni- Versal with civilized races has been this proce- dure, that it must be a matter of instinct and necessity, rather than of choice, taste, or judg- ment. Cities are but human hives and honey- combs, and as much the natural residences of man asthe latter are of bees We have the most singular, concurrent, and abundant evi- dence of this theory in the words descriptive of town and country, in many ancient and mod- ern languages. Politeness, Politics, policy, polity. are all derived from‘ ‘polés.” the Greek word for city. Citizen, civility, and civilisa- tion, from the Latin term for city, as, also, “urbane”? and “urbanity.”’ Indeed, ‘“erre- fas’” meant as well a city as a State, showin, that the Romans, like the Greeks, considere the country as the mere appendage or appur- tenance of the metropolitan town. ‘‘ Metrop- olis’’ means the ‘mother city,”’ and is exactl equivalent to our “motke: country ;" for it was the cities in ancient times, that sent out all colonies. Kustic and Tusticity, terms of depreciation, come from the Latin “ras,” the ccantry. The Greek philosophers, in their works on government. treat the city as the State, and the practices of the Greeks corresponded with the doctrines of the philosophers. Phenicia and Carthage were, alao, mere city states; and for many ages, no doubt, Babylon constituted, im great measure, the strength of Persia. u reading Heroditus and Homer, nothing excites more surprise and admiration than the hundreds of little independent nationalities about and around the Levant. A highly civil- ized and wealthy metropolis, with a small, half-civilized territory about it, then consti- tuted a nation The vitality of cities has been as remarkable as their influence on human destiny Athens, Rome, and Jerusalem, are older than the an- nals of accredited history; and Thebes and Nineveh, though lifeless, are still grand and beautiful corpses, jess changed in physical out- lines than the mummies of Egypt, or the coun- try that surrounds them. Neither the sands of the desert, nor the inundations of the Tigris or the Nile have effaced their beauty, or di- minished the interest which they excite. The palatial towns of Italy, built of ever during aarble, and peopled thick with innumerable chaste and lovely specimens of ancient and me- dieval art, attract many thousands of travel- ers, whose expenditures constitute the chief means of subsistence for the present indolent populations. Taking a mere materialistic and econcmic view of the subject, those cities and their costly specimens of art. were, like the pyramids and hecatombs of Egypt, good pecu- niary investments; for, throughou: all time, they will constitute the chief wealth of Italy. But great cities, their history and their relics, have answered a far nobler Purpose in Greece. They delivered her from the barbarian rule of the Ottoman, by the interest and sym athy which they enlisted in her cause. Byron is but a noble type and representative of the allies and deliverers of modern (ireece. Itisa trite and common remark and com- re that we live in a materialistic age. ‘The pursuit of low sensual enjoyments, money- making and money-spending, have too much monopolized human attention. Art. in all its departments, is neglected and declining. whilst physical science and mechanical contrivance, are daily developing new avenues to wealth Nothing so checks this sensual spirit and these sensual pursuits, as the daily observation and contemplation of works of high art. Elevation of sentiment, and purity of feeling. are culti- vated and improved by travel amidst even the crumbling ruins of antiquity. The objeets which we contemplate, the silence now reign- ing around them, and the long line of histor- ical associations connected with them, combine to lift the soul above the groveling aime, the busy hum, and low ephemeral enjoyments of modern marts and cittes. The day will arrive when the citizen, or the visitor. of Washington will be inspired with this elevating influence by the lovely specimens of art around him. Already many of her public buildi: 3, by their cc and beautiful proportions. abstract the eholder from all attention to the every-day cares and business of life, excite the feelings of awe and sublimity, and send him specula- ting on that distant future when the immortal marble alone shall remain to tell of the past Washington has but a small population; she would be a far greater metropolis if Ler popu- lation and private residences were less, her peblic edifices more numerous. The marble is half hidden by the brick, for already private buildings conceal or obscure noble structures of Grecian or Gothic art; and these structures, as they burst into view, excite the idea of in- congruity by comparison with the more hum- ble buildings around them. For the future greatness and glory of Washington, it is all Important that Government should progress rapidly and liberally with public improve- meuts; for these improvements will be sure to attract to ber, in time, ample population. If the Governmentcontinue to pursue her present policy of liberal expenditure, she will soon. very soon, become the most attractive spot in America—the only city on the continent stud- ded with works of ari, and peopled by men of high intellect and reputation. Even now, un- less our experiment of government has failed, zhe must contain more of intellectual accom. p'ishment than any city of equal population in the world ; for most of the dare of a govern- ment, over thirty millions of souls, are eooped up in what—cowpared with European capitals —is amere village. The whole imachinery of Government is here as much exposed to view aa the works of an old-fashioned Yankee clock, whilst that machinery, in Paris or in London, is hidden and absorbed by the surrounding population. t muy be well for the public interest, that the working of our Government machinery, and the lives and character of our publie ageuts are thus exposed to view, and readily subjected to criticism or condemnation; at least, it is a peculiarity that should secure to Washington « larger amount of intellectuality than is to be found in any place of the same numbers. The growth of Washington will, in time, cor- respond with the growth of our country. Judg- ing from the past, in a century to come, our pypuiation will exceed that of any nation ex- cept China. It may require more than a cen- tary for this, our capital city, to attain 2 size corresponding with that of nation, for it is much younger than the nation; but no event in the womb of time, if we consult historical experience. is more certain than that this Me- tropotis will eventually attain a growth pro- portionate to that of the empire of which she 14 the capital. The largest cities, irrespective of advantages of commercial position, have been Metropolitan. Havre de Grace, at the mouth of the Seine, although a great commer- cial depot, is but a village ; whilst Paris, with- oat navigation and far in the interior, is the veconl city in Furope. Ostea, at the mouth of the Tiber, was never more than a small town, and has long sinee ceased to be a town at all; whilst Rome, without advantages of position, was, for more than a thousand years, mistress ef the world, with a population numbered by the million. Rome, and Paris, aud London, owe their greatness ig to the fact that they were capitals of empires. We might snultiply instances to infinity to prove that the capitals of great empires were sure to become mighty cities, distinguished alike for popula- tim, power, wealth, magnificence, elegance, and intelligence But ‘Washington, besides good navigation, beauty. and healthfuiness of location, possesees other advantages of # peculiar and invaluable character. She is the only Practically demo- erntic city in America. The only one where ample provision has been made for the amuse- meat intellectual improvement and enjoy- ment of the whole public. Elsewhere private appropriation has monopolized God to man the innocent recreation an ure of the VOL. XI. the of been made for liectual pleas- No provision hi or. —without those beautiful and spacious vide a remedy, ashes when the hour of our tribulation shall eome. Our cities are without lun, parks that adorn and render healthful the cities of Europe. The poor breathe a fetid atmosphere, from which there is ishly trusted to political equality to ensure so- cial equality. It has the reverse effect. the battle-field of wise, what God and nature intended in different pro- portions for all. ec unprovided poor. avcest. tions, the sufferings of the destitute in many of our older States. noescape. We have fool- In free competition, the few, cunning, and provident have grasped When our population be- a gloomy future threatens the Already the wisdom of our ors, in the construction of our institu- » each succeeding winter, refuted by mes dense, We have treadeth out the corn.” in the face now, “muzzled the ox that Better look this fact when it is not too late to pro than repent it in sackcloth and The voice and the arm of the people have become of late ages, more terrible in their Wrath than the voice and arm of an avenging Jove. Mid the famine and desolation that swept over inany of our cities during the last fall and winter, the prosperity of Washington stood un- diminished. The rich did net fail, and the poor did not lack abundant and remunerative employment. this national wealthy Government, will ever find remuner- It will always be so; for, in Metropolis, a wiso, liberal, and ative employment for a suffering and destitute laborin, are the for they are re) class. The citizens of Washington ‘at represented people in the Union ; presented by the collective wis- dom of the Union. physical suffering that desirable abode for the poor. were, indeed, a dreary waste, if It is not. however, mero exemption from renders Washington a Human lite, mere animal eomfort were its loftiest aim and highest at- tainment. ‘The pleasures of taste and of intel- lect are here equally open to high and low, rich and poor. without money before them an and more delicate than the wealth The most destitute here have, and without price, ever spread intellectual feast, more ample of the mil- lionaire can command in any other spot in America. The public buildings, the statuary and paintings that adorn them, the many pub- le libraries, the splendid rks and walks about tho:e buildings, the National Museum and National Observatory, the free lectures at the Smithsonian Institute, the levees at the President’s, the semi-weekly musical perform- ance at the Capitol and the President's, are common property, behaved persons. to Washington life are the rich man’s enjoyment, and the man’s equally open to all decently ‘hese things give a charm for all classes of men. They d poor Property—property which no private cupidity and avarice can appropriate and mo- nopolizs, no judgment or execution reach and destroy—the only property worth having America, where the spirit and practice of trade occasions so many mutations of possession, such frequent ups-and-downs in life, that to be rich t»-day merely serves to aggravate the sufferings of the poverty of to-morrow. It was such sources of common enjoyment that refined and educated the poorest citizens of Athens Paris has become the model of tashion and centre of thought, because she is the most democratic city in the modern world —an Athens redir ra—with a world of art, of nee, aud of nature, continually spread out as a free and common feast for all of her citi- zens large have Throughout the continent of Europe, | weitere of the kind we are describing nm made for the public. Henee, on the coutinent, despite of poverty and want of school education, all classes are refined, and generally cheerful, happy, such provisions in Great Britain makes un- couth boors of her poor, and coarse, awkward and contented. The w.nt of gentlemen of her rich. Her proverbial provin- cialism is not owing to her insulated situation. character to, and refine all classes. but to the absence of those sources of high public intellectual enjoyment that blend, give Washing- ton is destined to wield a powerful influence on the future fortunes of the nation. Great cities do not now, as in ancient times, consti- tute States; but they still control, in great measure, the conduct and fate of States. Paris is often called France, and London almost rules Great Britain; for in Lendon are collected and centered much of the wealth, controling intellect of the nation. d most of the Our feder- ative sysiem will oppose some check to this centralization of power; yet still the highest minds will ever be looking to Washington as the Mount Olympus, on which they are to wield the sceptre, and whence they are to issue their decrees, and aurl their fulminations. Fortunately for America, the interests of Wasbington are all conservative. Sectional misrule and oppression would speedily dissolve the Union, and the dissolution of the Union would be the death-knoll of its Metropolis. The great power which she will attain to will be emp!oyed as umpire and pacificator, to heal dissension, to prevent sectional oppression, and to restore amity between opposing, hostile, and contending sections. If she act well her part, the centripetal influence which she will exer- cise will come in, well and timely, to supply the place of the cohesive power which the fear or the jealousy of foreign eggression exercised in the early and weaker days of the Republic. We fear not now a combined and hostile world. There is no power, no influence, ad extra, to keep us united as one people, in any sense of that term. We must have some power, ah in- tra, to balance the centrifugal propensities of our system. The whole of our future destiny depends on preserving a proper balance be- tween the opposing forces of States-right and consolidation. Destroy either, and our history ends. Opposing forces constitute vegetablo, animal, and vational life. Death is but the peace in- duced by the triumph of either force. Living in Washington is far cheaper than elsewhere, if food for the mind be a partof liv- ing, as well as food and raiment for the body. vife in Washington is more varied, more full of incident, more open to enjoyment, than in other cities of America. Society here is most intellectual, because it collects, represents, and embodies great part of the intellect of the nation. We have only made the acquain’ance of one portion of that society, who constitute, how- ever, anumerousclass. These are the clerks and otber subordinate officers of the Govern- ment, in and about the various Departments. Their very general intelligence, urbanity, re- finement, and scholastic accomplishment, have filled us with surprise and admiration. This strange. social phenomenon, is in part account- ed for by the fact, tha’, in general, it is such mep only who ¢an command influence to secure position ; but mainly, no doubt, is attributable to that half-shrinking modesty, that social ex- c‘usiveness, and retiring delicacy and refiue- ment, which the pursuit of scholasti: or profes- sional studies is apt to bezet. Such men often preter the quiet routine of subordinate office, to fierce competition, the hoarse tumult, and the rough and stormy struggle of ambitious or professional life —DeKow's Review. Tue War itis Do In the year 1772, a man in Eogland astonished the natives by bay- ing a loaded cannon fired at him at a distance of ten yards only, and catching the ball—a nine pounder—in the hand. (n the payment ofa erable sum he divulged his secret, which w. When the per charze of powder was ready, a little of it was put in the cannon, then the ball run in, and the rest of the powder put in after it. The wadding was then rammed tightly in; when fired, the report was as loud as usual, but owing to there bein, a sm ill quantity of powder behind the ball, it would only carry about twenty varda. on loaded in this way, and fired against thin pine boards, at a distance of twelve or fifteen yards, makes no impression. ‘The man who ran, the fork of a road into nit Zye, has since died, Evening — WASHINGTON A EPP 0. mow ~ ee vs For Rent and Sale. Fee RENT—TWO ROOMS in the third stor Wann er ped counpied as os rivapned Gi iach, and immediate) site i. Apply to RICHARD WALLACH. © 7g QTORE FOR RENT ANDDRY GOODSFOR 4S SA LE.—Intending to retire from business [will seil my stock of DRY GOODS, consisting of the usual variety to be found ina retail . 2 will also rent my Store where | have carried on business r the last eight years. Terms easy, and le known on appilcation at 482 | street south, between 7th and 8th streets east, Navy Yard. jel 2w" JOSEPH RAPETTI, | *OR RENT—A valuable GROCERY STORE, situated on the corner of 12th and _B streets, near the Canal, at present occupied vy Capt. Jonas :Levy,who will vacate the premises on the 19th f Sune. It is well fitted up with she:ving, counter, bins, &., and most desirable stand in the city for resident, i and river trade. For terms pply at the office of Mesers KILUMAN & WAK DER. corner of U and 12th streets west, je 12 tf N EW AND VERY DESIRABLE THREE- STORY BRICK DWELLING-HOUSE AT PRIVAE SALE.—The subseriber has for pri vate anleanew and very desirable three atory Brick DWELLING HOUSE, with large Back Buildings, Pref pcre ghd rooms, built in the best manuer, and furnished throughout with ail the modern im: paid ol om and water, furnace, range, &o c. —situated on north M street, between sth and loth streets west, one door enst of 10th street. ‘Terms easy and immediate possession AiveR. JAS. C. McGUIRE, apled Auot’r. and Com. Merchant. ZREAT CHANCE FOR INVESEMENT,— ¥ For Sale and To Let—The entire STOCK of a large Grocery, Wine and Liquor Store, in a first- rate old stand | Terins easy. Apply, with real name, “Confidential ” Rox #8 Post hive. jel POR RENT OR LEASE FORA TERM OF YEARS—That very handsome and eligibly sit uated HOUSE on Peun-yivania avenue, between 17th and 18th streets, lately occupied by Mr. D’lver- fe a house is well adapted for er & private residence or & public house, having a number of large rooms and many converiences at tached to it; and the additional house whicn lately served the purpose of 4 bar, with three or four rooms up stairs, can very readily be converted into an of- fice below with sleep ng rooms in the Bpper story. a is & very desirable one for a use lately occupied as a bar 0 can easily be converted into un office ces below, with siceping roomssbove for the secretaries and attaches of tle legation, 2 For terms, &c., apply to N. LAWSON, at Wird- er’s Building Ta 20-Std &2awtt RUG STORE FOR SALE —Aneligible stand, doing an excellent retayl and prescription bust: Satisfactory reasons given for selling ‘Terms Address *Chemist.”’ City Post Office. ae RA RE CHANCE FOR WOOD AND COAL DEALERS —For rent, tor ten years. a vacant LOT upon H, near 20th street, 51 by 129 feet, nearly opposite the new Presbyterinn Church. For terms ty ee iH. CRAG Georgetown. w ELLING AND ASTORE ROOM FOR T—That very desirable two story Brick i, between lith and 19th sts, one eqnare of the departmentr, coutaining 6 or7 rooms, exciusive of a kitchen in the rear with Rroom above. ‘ihe house is in excellent repair, wi h gas throughout. ‘Ine location is very healthy, with good water near the premises, Also, for rent—a fine Store Room, with cellar. at the cor- ner of Pa,avenue and 2 th street. First Ward, For artioulars inquire on the corner of 2th street and ‘a.avenuc,oratthe Union Foundry, to DAVID HINES. ie 16 -eost™ A FARM IN ALEXANDRIA COUNTY.VA. FOR S. OR EXCHANGE FOR IM- PROVED PROPER LY.—A Farm of fifty sores, 7 miles from Washington and the same dis- tance from Alexandria, and 3 miles from George- town, adjoining the lands of Mr. Thomas C.ark, Mr. E. Yulee, Fisq.,ando' the landsof thellate be. B. Hardin, Eeq. Lhe Farm is divided into & fields, with water in each field; fine orchard, and house containing 9 rooms, with #« good celler and back kitchen, stable, and all necessary out-buildings. 1 good order, now inthe occupaucy of E. Yulee,Esq., who will show the property and give inf rmation respecting the szle. Information can also be had from W. D. Wallach, q., Edi‘orof the Star. Possession given on the Ist of January. 1859. je 18 Jawtf D.WELLS, DESIRABLE FARM IN CULPEPER COUNTY, VA., FOR 3ALE.—The Editor of the Evening Star is authorized to seil,on very oc- commodating terns and at a low price, one of the most desirable farms in the County of Culpep- er. Itcontains about 40 acres, of which 2 are woodland, and the residue arable land. in a fine con- dition for cultivation, This tract is situated about three miles fron. Culpeper Court House. It has upon ita smail dwelling-ouse aud ordinary farm build- ings. All the arable land not in cultivation is well setingrass. oa gentieman eceking a country res- idence this farm offers attractions not surpassed, if equalled,in Piedmont Virgiuia. A building site npon. the farm commands a fine mountain prospect, and a ¥iew of the surrounding country for many miles. The soil is of excellent original quality, and pecu- liarly adapted to the production of wheat, : is at present in a good state of improvement. The owner will sell it for less than its value, 1’ erly apptication ismade. Persons hing to purch: will please communicate with W. D. WALLACH, Eaq., Ed- itor of the Star. Ap 9-lawtf FSR SALE—A FAKM, containing 155 acres of Jand, (19 xcres improved, with Dwel-ing-house, A substantial Barn, and Orchard of young trees Situated 7 miles from Washington, on Georgetown turnpike. ‘ferms easy. Inquire of ELVANS & THOMPSON, 32 Pa. avenye, Washington, D.C, je 12-e02w ——— ? {OR RENT—A desirable, modern-built. three- story HOUSE, with basement and back ing. No, 441 street, between Eleventh and Twelfth, containing 12 rooms, gas throughout, marble man- tels, water and bath room. Inauire on premises, or rst fHoor, Post Office Department. re ma 27 tf Puke AND MARINE INSURANCE. TRIDENT MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, PROVIDENCE, R. 1, Orrics ++. TRipEnT Brock, CHARTERED BY Lectstature, Junx, 1955. Athorized Capital.. + $500,000 Cash Capital wd tavested esos OBED P. MILLER, | SECRETARY. and securely WARD COWING, PRESIDENT. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Ward Cowing. Obed P. Muller, William A. Bradford, | Thomas a. Doyle, Samue! B. Darling, William B. Ryder, Edward B. Perry, George Cleveland, Georre W. Hail, Phil'p Ryder. ; C. Gardiner, This Company Insures against Loss or Damage by Fire, on Stores, Merchandise, Dweliungs, Mills, Manovfactories, Hotels, &c.; also, on Mar e and Ioland ‘Transportation Cargo Risks at the ordinary rates of premium. Losses promptly and equitably adjusted and paid. A Lpreminme are made specific when policies are and are to be prepaid in money ; and no fur- isment in case of lors is to be made on the a The advautanes of a Stock y stein, which precludes the possibility of an as- ressment. are very obvious. ‘The Board of virectors of Policies on country ris! term ve authorized the issues detached on very low Company expect to deserve the confidenee of the publio by doing bus'ness on as favorable terms as any other similar institution, aud by the utmost fairness and liberality mall their dealings. __ Policiee granted and issucd to parties effecting in- surance. at ounce without delay. by the undersigned, at his office. W. AUBERT KING, Agent, No. 25 High street, | jo 14-tf Georgetown, D.C. iW ‘TON INSURANCE COMPANY— AS NG 000, with ind.widnal liability of all stockholders—insures al! classes of property. Directors—Wm. F, Bayly, Francis Mohan, Hud- son Faylor, Sam’l, Bron. Jos. ryan. M. WW: Galt, Bevj. Teall F. Bene m. Orme. Of- ce corner Pa. avenue and loth street JAS. C. MeGUIRE, Pres, GRAFTON D. HANSON, Sec. ma7-2awlyif W BOOKS JUST RECEIVED AT SHEP NE Hine v’s. porns 1s ais. D CaN ao of A complete asso'tment of © publica Cariton and Porter, Sabbath School” Libraries Re* ‘ds, Hymns, Tracts, &0.; Wesley Family. inten 's ters, Chief of Pilgrams, The deal pe eater che ainer Dine ary, Tounge of Sting of the ae adi s u Wi Western “Seen prone Music. iso, Arent for Publications of the “Child's ‘O ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.—I T horatygive notice that Virginia Land Office Military arpat No. 759, which day of June, 178, to Jonn Higdon, & sailor, who served three years in the Virginia St has been lost. misiaid, or sestrey ed,and that rs of the said John Higdon will. in due time, apply to the Commissioner of the General t.and Office for sorip in ‘eu of and in Corre peel eid renee One of the Heirs of the said John Higdon, dec'd, +e l-lnwow ZOD "S HAND-ROOK OF Haperty Laws so ingely-eaiolied in the Feb- lack wood’s Magazine, o£ Vol. tay i wit evenue, ————————<— 7 es Se Amer Places of Resort during Summer. SEA BATHING. Cursareatt HALL, HAMPTON, Va, This Summer Retreat, only two mites from Old ‘oint, will be re-opened on the Mth of, une. when the Proprietors will be happy $5 to see any of their friends who ™ay wish gic) to enjoy Sait Water Bathing and the f.uXunes o the seaboard. The Hali has been much imoroved and besutified, and ampie preparations made for the comfort and pieasure of all who may visit this de- lightfal resort, Boats, Fishiue ‘Tackle, Pleasure Carriages, &c.. always in rendiness to contribute to ‘| the enjoyment of the guestr. JORDAN'S W. 8. SPRINGS, in Freperick County, Va., Winchester, 13g miles from Stepkenson’s Depot. (P. O.,) on the tHar- ers Ferry and Wonochester Railroad. Leaving Baltimore, Washington. or Cum- J 34 : beriand in the early morning train. via arpets Ferry for Stephenson’s Depot, arrive at Springs same day by L o'clock p. m. Leaving the Spring 3, connect with expr-ss train at Harper's Ferry. ar. rive ip Baltimore at 9.40 a, m.and Washington af. IL a@.m.sameday. Gro extensive and beautifully shaded. “FP ime music and experienced servants. Hot and eld sul- hur baths. he water for sale in barrels or be ttles. ‘ails daily, exorpt Sunday. indy*pepsy, gout, rheumatism, regs chronic diarrhea and dysentery. chruniodiseases of the liver, spleen, kidneys, bindder, &c., eereoele 30 erup- tive diseases, this water ts invaluable. To invalids generally,ande pecially thoxe suffering from debil- ity, this water is advised in June and July. i Through tickets from Baltimore and Wash- ington, yest DR. R. M. JORDAN & BRO. Five mites from Miscellaneous. mata ttaseetsishitatnenss ee STONE CARRIAGE STEPS CAN BE HAD Re at = valegh gl Yard, corner 12th and KB etreets, eaper than elsewhere. ‘ sows" 5. RUTHERFORD, Southeast corner 12th and E sts N. B.—Mantels, Monuments, &c., always on hand. ma 5 CIM ORD ST. LEONARD'S HANDY BOOK ON 4 Property Law ; 75 cents. A Poor Fellow. by the author of **Which the Right or the Left;”” $1.2 a gugtareells New Yor State Register for 1858; Mary Derwent, by Mrs. Ann 8. Stepliens; $1. Tie’ Pocket Chess ae adapted for a ing Uj ts. els Falway cars: 9) OR ANCK ‘TAYLOR. H‘ts OF THE SEASON. I have the pleasure to introduce the HAN DSOM- EST HAT OUT; also, a fresh case o! FRENCH SOFT HATS of my ownim portation. Getting them from first hands I can offer them much lower than usually sold in this city. A peep at them will guarantee sales. iene Sien of the “White Bear,” corner of 6th street and Pa. avenue. Ap 2i-eotf YO LL, - J ._ 515 Skventu Street, Continues to furnish COF PINS, at short notics, of ali kinds and sizes. T will attena to removing persons from the old femgacsaaas grounds to new Cemetery. Furniture repaired; Upholstering done; and Var- nishing done at houses, esidence—{) street, between 6th and 7th, No. 4: ap 22-eo4m Cc F.MYERS NEW BOOKSTORE, rblie attention is respectfully invited to his col- lection of Books. Stationery. Gold Pens, 8} F; Novels. Pertodionis. &e., &e. English, French, and Anierican Sta- r lionery of the finest quality: Ameneanand Eng Standard Works of the latest and best editiens, 1 Family Kib'es and Prayer Books, y Bound Books for presents. lishand Amer.can Poctsand Dramatists compromising the finest and most ful! editions Moore, Byron, Sentt, peekepenrs, Milton, Burns, Pope, Southey, Bryant &0.&c. Fairehild’s Improved Gold Pens, A'so, imports, and wil! keep constantly on hand,a collectionof German Oil Paintings of thd finest qual 422 Pa. avenue, betweon 434 and (th sts. je 15 eoim GPECIAL CARD—A Piano of Wm, Knabe & » uti ee" 8 manufacture, t $515, fine fin careful family only two hs, for $250; renily a creat bargain. Also, sever: Pianos used only during the winter and consequent- ty for sale very low. Pianos fur rent from 30 cents to 5 per month, Remember the right name end number— JOHN F. ELLIS, ma 19 96 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th sts, _ HOPKINS. LJVERY, SALE, AND HIRING STABLE, 4 On 7th st., bet. and I streets. The undersigned begs leave to inform the citizens of Washington and the public in general - that he bas ad.ted to his stock a lot of fine traveling Horses and new Buggies, and where can at all times Le obtained & neat and showy turnout. Horses taken at livers on reasonable terms, By strict attention to bus.ness | hope to ment a share of public patronage, ma 24-1m* JAMES H. SHREVE, Ja. AND HIRING TABLE, Corner of 13% streetand Peunsylvania avenue. The undersixned begs ieave to announce to the citizens of Washington, and the public in general.that he has’ just completed one of the finest Stables in the city, where can. ot al! times, be obtained as neat and showy @ turnout as can be found any- where. My stock comprises a fine asso:tment of horses, which, for style and acti cannot be xur- passed by any stable in the country, and choice lot of new carriages and light wagons. Horses taken at livery on as reasonable terms ns at oy establistr- ment in the city. Give me a call, and [ guarantee satisfiction. ALLISON NAILOR Jr. Bi da its peices REDUCED, LEVY’S BILLIARD SALOON, No, 4% Penn, avenue, between 43g and 6th streets, 18 cs now in complete order, having recently adopted the latestimproved Cushions. During the summer the p ice of a game will be 15 cents, or two consecutive games for im 25 cents. jest . IMPROVE YOUR EYES. SrrenctHnn nal settee sy the Paria pticias B, WOOLESON. wing Gwar as wall ts tie eurieens ote rood wi AB man ait a many others of the latest improved SPROTAGL RS aod EYE-GLASSES: puoag whieh are the PERISCOR CAVE and CONVEX, The Oat » FOCUS and DOUBLE POLISHED RAZILIAN PEBBLES, CRYSTALS, Eto., ich are warranted to improve any EYE atlected with wenkenes, cataract or to it; also SHORT-SIGHTEDNESS, Persons whoare compelled to usegiasses, or those now pun them, will be suited at firstsight. Those wonderfu JBLE-POLISHED VENEZUELIAN gan ee rales sn 2 hi recommendations Rares Fair, at Paris, through their producing a rope with his ol pg! iness of Vision heretofore unknown any ot! ements, Alta aif styler of OBEICA, SPY, and MAGNI- FY ‘S, Compasses, and Microsco: are for sale at his store, corner “irhth street ai Pennsylvania evens, or Eighth street No. 491. be- tween D street and Pa. avenue. 0 not mistake the corner of Bth si ‘rices very reasonable, the same as at hi lishment in Europe. Fe © a LK WONDER OF WASHINGTON IS GIBBS’S VEGETABLE BALSAM pe: form ing almost miracles in covering up Bald Heads aud curiug ali Sealp Diseases. je 9-6m IANOS AT GREAT BARGAINS—I have pow in store over thirty PIAN: from the very best manufacturers of Uv ARPA couvtry at prices to suit the times. >eve ral very fine Pianos, but little used, are cflering at great bargains, ; ‘Two of Hallet & Davis's, 7 octave, rosewood cases, iron frames, for $225, One of Knabe & Co.’s for $250, One of Munn & Clirke’s for $20, Exh iea se rom 3350 to $150, Sa see yourselves, JOHN F. 905, between 9th ied between 9th and 10t TA REPAIRED, or, LLIS, 10th st: 3’ HAIR WOR taken | Page ep ate GI OBS Wie, Curl Manufactory, Pa. avenue, between 9th and 16th sts. je 3-6m SEVERAL OLD AND VALUABLE VIOLINS Ls ff 1 os igemmne Amat) ase ca ower rises pore HE FINE SEVEN OCTAVE PIANO use atthe ee yd Convention was fore by us RR Sear nes HN F ELLIS, wa 3 Bal AVA. nese 1th at ARUBe aban ol feyeecee es i Sales Room. tater Wialanae’ Harel ies 6m 1 F gicno THES 1e 4 EAGLE Fi Indicates where you may get LOOK Ek wy, PRATT and BST UR RRM ES, round ai co : ,) JOHN GREK . = ap2-lv hatwaen and it SN SOR eerie wna eerie w D'S MACCASSAR (IL at GIBBS’ Roars. near.13h street. % jo3-tm Siar. D. C., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 1858. je 15-1m © NO. 1,692. Dentistry, &o. p* R. FINLEY BUNT, , ewrrsr, Wil perfil operat one balonsine to : profession at his old established office, as above, A 19-tf CHeroriastic PROCESS AN IMvROVEMENTIN MECHANICAL DENTISTRY. ge Ov HILLS respectfully saforms the public ea ROW pre 0 rt Al Ane {ull setts of TEETH at reseonatie racer SSeS fect mest lan. The great advan all me- lhe taste Bi pT of the secretions of the moyth have any effect upon it. ‘Testimonials from the most prominent citizens of Baltimere, confrrén:) its great superiority, can be seen. All these per- sons who are suffering with ij!-adapted places will please give mea call, snd I will tuke eret pleasure In expla and exhibiting to them rpevi’ the work. All inguiries should. bemmate gree oe fice, as f am the only authorized sept for this pro cess. Office, No. 250°Penn. avente, bet 12th 18th sireete, next house above Geutiesee se ap 13-3 Oe Oe D5 . PHEN Ormice No. is¢ Paxnst’ yy pA av wen, Thres doers Srow, 14th Strest, Dr. BAILY “eave to inform the pubiie that he gan be seen atali bo: r8,8t his office, joosted as above, He feels assured that an experience of fifteen ears’ practice, with tire large number of aon creat Fariety of diffiou it cases that he has treated success- fally, will enable him difficulty, scientific or otherwise, relating to the Teeth. His Own experience confirming the opinion of to surmount az eminent in the profession, especially Drs, is and J. and E. '/armly, has | him, long since, todis- exrd all morer rial prey ons for filling Teeth, also all Enamels, Gutta Peroha, India Rubber, and Ce- ments for *he construction of Continuous Sum Teeth, and that Poroelian, mounted on Gol Plate, is the only reliable gubstance that can be in the mouth, @% was most conclusively shown by the last Americar, Dental Convention. Althov gh he fiatters himself from nie long resi- od practice in Washi © is favorably known to lis numerous Srigeds leave’ o refer them to the following TESTIMONIALS: Frou. the late Becta ors see Church of Epiphany o 7. Dr. Stxrugn Batty: Dear Sir—i desire to express my estesm for you perronaily, and my confidence in Sa as a superior dentist. The operations executed mar receive tho pucocane fine oy fees ak Tee iy rece ; onage from m rh e pablio that your rt:ll so well denerven, ¥. tra Weshinstom, Aug. 2, 1860. SWF RENOM. | From one of the oldest firms im Baltimore, Mevars, yi Cotman & Co. Hisving employ: ir. Stepren Baily, Sergeon Den- tist, of Washington city, to execute for me an im- portant and dificult piece of work, Which he did to my entire sstisfaction, and in view of the fact that one of the most distinzuished membersof the Dental Coliego of Baltimore, failed, afer repeated trials, te porform the same work eat:efactorily, it gives ms Test pleasure to express tay entire confidence and Eign'estimation of his promecchennt seine Baltimore, Jun, 12, ior, HARMANN BOGS, froma netesmoeived from the late Hoa, J meme Te Olayeons te on. Seka ‘Fhe teoth made fc .- | and well prepared to a ould be better. Vv ratefull: profeszionail services, - °" {ORN M. CLAYTON, a that if thi f the Ma. 4. Toras— tosth, Lean checrfaliy resscereend eee eee | ea Spestesies whi superior Dentist; he made a set of porcslinn t forone of my familv, and pingg several teeth for | myse'f, and the work as a'! stood well Riese years, ROBERT T. 1» ‘of the Va. Conf, of thé ME Chuva Souta, April 19. 1856. —_ ‘We, the undersigned, having h&d occasion gurzcives of the professional skill of Dr. S. Baily, Surgeon Dentist of this city, or saving been cognis- ant of his operatiene on our familiss of {riends, take pioasure in expressing our admiration of his artistic ‘skill, a8 weil as of the uniformiy satisfactory manner in which he performs the most delicate and difficult Operations in Dental Surgery and we pei | re- commend him to the confidence and patronage of the pudlic. of Which we consider him eminently worthy. Tuomas U. WattEr, Architect U.S. Capitol, Thomas Muiex, M. D.,of Washington, D.C, B.S. Bouggr, M. D. of Georgetown, D.C. N.S. Lincoin. M. D., of Washington, D, Cy los. H. BRADLEY, of ‘Washington, D.C, ZORGE Watton, ! o Waren Lenox, iix-Mayor of Washing! Henxy BaLuwin, U.S. Patent Offics, 0. C. Wiexr, Prinoinal Rittenhouse Academy, feb20 tf TRE SOUTHERN SPEAKER—Cortaini a xreat variety the master-pieces of Oratory in Prose, Poetry and Diniogue. Among them will be found selections from the epeeches of Rufus Cho- ate, H. W. Hilliard, Webster. Ciay, Caihoun, 8. 8, Prentice, John Perkins, Jr., Pinckney, Patrick Hen ry. Hayne, ttenden, MeDufie. Douglas, and many others; by the iate Dr. Barter Koss, 1 vol., ce Publis ed at $1.25. . Ross’s Rhetorical Manual. or Southern Fifth Reader, embracing copious end elegant extracts both in Prose and Poetrs, with a Trea cai Figures and the principles of Ei 2 . Scents, Published at $1 2 i 8) AMBROTY PES. NE of the most satisfactory and universal inxu- ries that are indulzed in-in these progressive days, are the AMBR PES taken by RO SANDS. ‘Tho wonderf.1 scenrney with which pictures eansbe trken, has been often adverted to, as wellas the demard for thew. They are found in the parlors of rich and poor T° a here you will and you will find them. fi NDS’ Gatiery. ms29___ Pa. avenue, bet. 8th and 9th screeis, ISE Imrortanr T CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS. JENKINS & LAaMBDIN Manvfacture Sasi, rs, snd Binds, Crown Arc- ltrave, Pannel, and other Mouldings, Plain and Faney Brack ts, ard all other work in connection with House Opry cheaper than avy other estab- lishment south of Bos! a . ‘Torms cash. ENKINS & LAMBDiN, ma 25-3m Alexandria. POX CRACKERS.—We are the agents of Jos I Fox, of Lans: reh, N. Y., for selling their celebrated CK AC cKS. They are made entirely by machinery of the choicest Genesee Flour, and are more extensively used than any Cracker «f the kind in the oe b+ {2 can ype peg at a ate as they are sold in New York cily- meta 7 RING & BURCHEL ma 23 corner Vermont ave, and 15th st, KNA ‘ A, CHICKERING and a 0. le Piano, but little used, for sale at ma lé BAXeine HOUSE oF CHUBB BROTHERS, Depositors depositing Bank Notes will please mark their Chee! able in currency. Deposites ao wat paid in Goid. A its will be oj th to dceesit Gold and depositor being credi ne 28 tf Check for currency, the with tho difference. CHUBB BROTHERS, AGGAGE EXPRE 34% DS kT. Adjoining The States Printing Ofies, ‘he subscriber, Baggage Agent for Baitimore T — an office, at the above piace, for the accoi- modaiion uf the public, Where orders oan be left the use of Waxons to convey Baggage or Packager to and from Raiiroad Depot, Steamboats, &c., or for removal to any point in this City or Georgctown. Office open from 7 o'clock 2. m. to 10 o"elock p. m., daily, except Sunday, 7 to 10 o’clock a. m.,2 0’clook to 10 p. m. JOHN M. McCLINTOCK, Agent Baltimore and Uno Railroad. N. B.—Persons coming to Washington or going to Baltimore, not having made up their minds where they will stop, by givin their checks to my agents on the cars, willl e their bag, taken aki f at this office, orat Baltimore Sharp street. and noaxtra ohare, ITTELL’S LIVING AGE, enlarged sernes, L made up chiefly of the best articies from the English quarterles, monthlies and newapapers; pullished every week, inf numbers T2_closely — octavo pages, for 124 cents each, or $6 year- ma 12 FRANCK TAYLOR, SHIRTS. — i Firrixe SH'RTS. AND NO HUMBUG. Any gentleman who wants & superior cut Shirt and a shirt to fit, of the best ote of material, asevery one can tesiify who has tned them, call at the cor- ner of 6th streetand Pennsylvania avenue. No fit, Memeo HOPKINS’S BAZAAR. Boek-BINDING AND PAPER-RULING BY GOFF & Eee AS Southeast corner of Eighth D streets, ER Ser — ADIES’ RRAIDS. PLAITS, CURLS, HALF Tue Subscriber WIGS, and PUFFS at GIBBS’S, near of 13th street and Pa. ave. je S-6m pnt nl SECONDHAND PIANOS for sale at from gis a jor u Very easy ‘ PONOHN F, ELLIS. es between sth and léth ate. VERY FINE [LET & RROWN’S A PIANO, in best orden will be sold fon Zi,00 monthly payments, at the Music =e W. G. METZEROTT. ome !—JAVA COFFEE !!—A full J a 00 Eero Government Java Coffee shape rate G & BURCHELL, mae . corner VermiSnt ave, and 15th st, U.S. Sunarm, Aug. 19, 1256, say that | consider him 8 [or me work edmunbiy; noth toavass | deoudediy the best adapted to 1 = rid Selected tn different pinces With depositors allowing tifcial aid in this way. Tecom: 88 OF FICE | from whomto Omo aad Washington Branch Railroad, has om 11 o’elook at EL THE. WEEKLY STAR. taining cteater variety of interesting rehding than ean be found in any other—is published on Saturday Fivesopet Trams. per annum. ___., ___. @1 25 ae eens eee teens eee SR dhe geod ee ee eee eee 8 Uttam wana! rained neigh: ce TwWae ct tains the Waskineton Evunine Stax oirou- the country. ag tt wapeeen) ae be procured counter, ratel: r the issue of Price-THREE CENTS. _ i> Postmasters 7 sot as agents w.il be «i- lowed a commission of 20 cents. Boots, Shoes, &o. ‘0 THE LADIES OF WASHI o iN CITY this past 3 yenr; know by th it them in that li ts time what wil! and ly say thet we 40; which you ° RiVing ou) he: brs pint eee YOu san hod (ats — ington eity—the * We Mocurdy & Son's Binds ckper® 8 3.V TRUNKS! TRUNKS" TRUNKS!" The tad ed ri ry oy s nor atsortment of Sole “ad TRUNKS AND VALI ne and Box T L, Yiand CANY i to compete with the best the Topham & Norfiet deposited a Sole-leather y RAY EIN BAGS and SA HEvs, fine Extotes Wansess Waits eee 4 - vot of which, read Ke- mittee at the ‘Trunk that is, for solidity and eualtty of matersal, the best . as JzNKIn Tromas. Saddler. Bb. 8. Kinss of the Metrepoit= os’ Institute for 1857 ¥, Curner, N. B.—Tranks Covered and every description of Ropetring executed with pestnacs Sof gout. (late Tornam & Noxrier,) t . Odd Fellows’ fy, Orne eee Oe 514 514 SEVENTH STREET FOBIA®. _OPTICIAN, Office Second Story, three doors from , and Watchmaker’s, LS ee eee — ae — Sf superior tk chore punereventand, Weepaeer ‘10T ya tisement in National Intelligencer. ‘Pustimomars. Noxroux, 7, Sim: The Spectacles you oy ay Tall the very weil, — Cm | 2 uae ump! my sight sect LITT. W. TAZEWRLL. tried a emir of Spectaties obtained from Mr. Tobias, tad Ged thee ee ft assistance to my oriptionof ther sight, and corresponding wi des. ‘commence him asa skillful —— me HENRY A. WISE, PETERSBURG. 21, 1854. About five years ago, | obtained from Mr. Tobias, in Washington, & pair of Gineses for the spectacies which | used. found them of great assistance to my decaying vision; and my opimion of him is, that ay) mg pe ay PR eh) for eyes ae te mee 3: FS MAY. Lrncunene, Rlovermmer 7, 1854, Tom an examination of Mr. Tobias’ poses oe | from bin obeervations and remarks, am R C18. ——* °G. 7 BLACKFORD. M. D. Lyxcusure, November oon Mich dha ay greatly et ¥ vi having Buttered earlier life,) it ly satisfxctory. From an ineq nee of my eyes, | have heretofore difficulty in getting ¢ of the proper - tances. "it ‘cords me pleasure to state, +5 aad of your optometer this difoulty has napeily obviated, so that the Glasses you y me 18 eyesof any i have ever yet used. Very respeotfutty — ak - DEANE. Having been induced . 8 friend to visit the estab- lishmeat of Mr. Tobias for ir the purpose of trying hi lasees | was furnished with parr slightly colored Glecawhice have ntiorded me more relief and grat gation than any | have ever tried. My sight, oriein- ally very good, was injured by writing reading at night, frequently toa very iste hour: but with the ad of these glasses J can study simost as late as —— too without Os OnN Wil vI01 ts Late Commussioneer Hi Pinon Deo. 11, 1855, four months, end take great tn ‘enyine sk four months, e £ saying i am ch pleased with th ve uoh benefited by them. "GEO. B. SCARBCRGH. May Sth, 2636. I was recommended to Mr. John Tobiss asa skilfat Optician ; andas i iy =f of remarkable peoulisri- ty, | was gratified to find that Mr. Tobias seemed to ‘comprehend — oy inaportion and some siicht measurement, as made me f pair cles thet suits me clmaetine A. P. BU ie July i, 1856, Waskineron, Aug. 8, 1855. Having been for years under the uty Of baw- two sets << see—one for uae in daylight, and one for iamp-lixht--J procured one set from Mr. Tobia which Saswered Soy purposes. i used his several months, an mi em Cx ent. EDWARD STU ‘Of Department of state, Mr.J.Toxias. Sir: The pair of Sroctacs furnished me yesterday are a igs y watiefactory to 5 bags | iediy the best | posress, and Ta the owner of eight er end ommended bave rections on ti f prose: and to me on acco! France, bing ed HS. of MC. Louisviie Ry. BROOKLIN ssiianene © INSTITUTION, After most carefu! examination of Mr. Ptobina’s Gineses, | am enabled to testify that their hardness, clearness, polishing, and exnc’ ey shape render them particriariy recommendable to those whose merely optical impairment of the eyes are in want of | consider, moreo' qualified to determine the foe: the ey. by his optical knowledge and experience, wy means of his optometer. In sddition, | can further state that i, rong ty aupelies po of my pa- ite wi . eir m™ jet 5 Caste With toieneees we BAPERSM. B Physician and Surgeon, Borin; Mem the oysl Collece ‘ot Surg Bl of the Mecioal Somety d Pathological Society of New Y mofthe Royal Ort institution of anchester. Engisnd, rgcon of the B, U, Institation. Noxrvou, Va., July 27, In the experience of even two. ents, 1453 i great d:ficulty in obtaining es that were ex- Actly adapted to the weakness of my sight. This in- convenience Mr. Tobias seems to have removed {: the present by the substitution for me of better moresuitable Giassee. They are clear, chrystal-like fe those who from age or other Inermtr neeniecars w jeor er re ar- th ay. J-J-S1MKINSS M.D ho have nnd the sight of thelr oper persons who have sie! t oO! ir ey: the Glasses, | wou Soloman: Sir. thn ‘Totes ‘an, 8 suri person ——— sane a a pootacion ib me wil mi Dra firand near sight. ‘My sight ues Seen impas very much by & service of years in the Post Office ment, which berth required me to be on —- ht til! after day, re ype tume { used but one Light. -A.WA R. DeErakrMent oF InTERN » May 8, 1 tural defects and the unequal eofmy nie poy been compelled to use giasnes ven for seve- ral . I have — Ge = : Tobine made two yy simoe Mr. especialy which I have found to sarve me perfoctiy. 3 use of his optometer heise to Ingses most ly to the 3. T most - Tecom Mr. Tobias to all having oocamen to use classes, bear rm: wae ns to el ee a , TEAL BW IN, EW GROCERY. WINE AND LIQUOR STORE The subser « leave to say that he has opened s New Proms corer of 7th and E streets, where ne intends to keepan assortment of WINES, LIQUORS, CIGASS, and fine ar omg! boom foe Foon a Reenevens: enull of tho mecet general assortment of fine Havana Cigars, m- porta direct by ihe subscriber, at wholesale ad il. ‘Canal Boats supplied on reasonable terms, and erateee P Whisks ina conatantiy on 5 0 Osan paucteally eater, J nce, of ail desoription. re making Gauowens the Wl kinds “ot Galt Al LIGHT WAGUNS cz) not be sur- \ to giv pt FP deel meat; Pinke'ol Gactmapes end Licks ‘W egone kept on REPAIRS neatly doue,and al! orders prompt- wie Cae Sa INE ar seca dias AND BANDOL pet HAAR: ES at GLBGS > Hess Store: near 13 street, and at his Eales fece. mater Wen