THE EVENING STAR, PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOOR, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) 48 the Star Buildings, corner of Pennsylvania avenues and Eleventh street, By W. D. WALLACH, Will be served to subscribers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Agents; papers served in packages at 37% @ents per month. To mail subscribers the sub- scription price is THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- SY CENTS a year in advance, TWU DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less than three months at the rate of 12% cents a week. i SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. THE WEEELY 8TaR. ‘This excellent Family and News Jownal—cen- Cbening Star, (> Casm, ivantasty im avanca, ative cocker, Immadiasay tt tos bake a VOL. VII. WASHINGTON, D, C., FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 15, 1856. NO. 942. | "Foersserene ries era ‘© commission tftoay peat “Tam very sorry for what has happened,’ auswered Mr Littleton CHAUNCEY WARRINER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER. IN ORDER TO REDUCE OUR STOCK OFFICIAL. BALLS, &c. PREVious TO RECEIVING oUR EX. Panievay Deranrunsr, Deo. 1; 1%. | po. EVENING STAR. ND DEALER IN FINE WATCHES JEW- | (1, ,{ont!ve Spring supplies, we shall commence xs of stocks of | Fvinters’ Anniversary Ball. = == = What I proposed to do, sir!” ted ELRY and SILVERWARE, would Tr CONT, for cash Only. the Rel teres | og Notice is hereby given to holders of E COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO| THE FRIEND OF THE FAMILY Mr. Dilleaburg. «By my will, sir, I had fally soltelt the attention of those who desire a | Qu a1 coaz, for cash only. the pee the United States that this Department will pur- | "JHE C08 yarrangementaresperuclly | <‘There’ mother, I cont ctend 1 guy | Sfenfive hundred dollars to that vixen daugh- Sore cad Copan een WATONES, eclectedwith | Rich printed all-wool French Mousseline Delaines | Chase to the amount of $1,500 000 of sald stocks | make known to ther friendsand the public that | ionger! He tried to Kiss_me just now the “re |r Regis spear earner the view oftiae-Reepiag and doribie gall | Handsome plain ant plain Merinos and Coberg | atany time when the same may be oftred prior to | Hely Annual Ball will ake place atthe WASH. | onger He tried t Kis me just now: the] Me Liteon fn nag yey a on : . ue for which a suitable guarautee will be, furnished Al stock Cloak and Dress Trimmings and | ‘2° }8t day of June next, and will pay therefor the | 541956, when they assure thelr Aolniy4 vat it | Helan Littleton, a pretty miss of seventeen | form, though Mr illenburg slightly mistook those who purchase. |. veer caains, | Mibends following prices, to wit : will be thetr endeavor to make this Ball the best | summers, as she rushed into the room and | the occasion of his actameheout FINE JEWELRY, SILVER SPOONS GOB” Ata paid Olek eae hogar Ni etl (a a pe mey gt ofthe furnishing arrangement will be under the id eearery pw berty referred to in this queen of tahoe amas me | awe LETS, CUPS, FORKS, &c., for sale at N. York ladies rich Velvet, Moire Antique, Silk, and | Per cent, for stock of the loans of 1847 and IP, | 4. Sovintendenceof an ween accede kqaakine Aiea eb ole riting alt his wealth. He has of- ‘The Chronometer, Duplex, Lever, Cylinder, Cloth Cloaks, all of the newest styles, and | 8 premium of sixteen per cent.; for stock 1 jentlemen wishing invitation cards sent to La- | fachelor of forty, who had resided with the handwome” for 7 of doing “something R Musical and other WATCHES re-| ust be sold to close a consignment. uadey the act of 1860, commonly celled Teses-4a- | dice will hand thelr names, with residencies, t0 | ritsstons for the past tan pears, tonished. Fir a : We have also just opened : demnity stock, a premium of six per cent.; and | “¢ of the Executive Committee. is eleu. No < e hundred dollars" 5 ; nee .| “He ment jen; it was only «| their only child; ader snl EWELRY. &c. A general assortment of fine and medium quality | ¢o; stock of the loan of 1846, redeemable on the Cees eat PP OLUARS: 5 an : of = little loaning ropaled Mrs laine. | much ! wd it eorsemeat Bcd ie ved No. 379 Pa. avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, Shirting Cottons, all of the best class 1946, if received at the Treasury | mittee. ? e: eT dom'kense whet. i *; if he does it | hundred dollars was all rd m that five Brown’s Hotel Building, sign of the Richadrson and Barklie’s Shirting Linens, war- | 12th November, 1946, if at Wisecescx es caree is Int oon bine . yet enh carmen Bie @ had left them. GOL EN WATCH ranted pure flax, ranging from 37% cts., to $1 | prior to the Ist day of January next, a premium | 57 pwery cose elgg he ae, pata again, slap bis face for him, tl at [wil ittleton was disgusted jan %—3m Washington, D.C. per yari of2 cent.; if received between the Ist Jan- | Hon WW Seaton JsCunningham © Wendell You must not offend him, Helen. I have been the friend of your family for | 100 pleces smal tigured light colors English Cal- % Per ? of | on Peter Force F McNerbany H Polkinhorn “Yes, Iwill. I mean to offend him on per- | many years, sir; I have done a great deal for GOOD INVESTMENT. Keoes, at 12 cents dary and the 31st of March next, a premium of | sion RoWeightman Geo Cochran $Smeer pose. Perhaps he will let me alone then.” u, sir, and I meant to be your friend after kK HAVE FOR SALE THE FOLLOW- | 100 Nevean’ plaid Cambrics and Muslins, shositroel ; ee a i after the 31st a es Gideon w Wosdwant ication ae you mer remember, child, that he is es dead. But now you drive me from your ing Bonds and other Securities, which will jor to sak une next, a premium 8 Gallaher © Alexander J Sessford, jr the friend of the family.’ house, sir! { am satisfied, Mr. Littleton” yield the holder ten to twelve per cent. on the in- - paces awe ar those Dek tassel black | 1% per cent. Tie ee ee rans ‘Humph! I should think he was! I wish | me what you owe me.’” pay perp eae Rail Bonds Silks Interest will also be allowed on said stocks at | J°ymDowlimg = J. Smith | prtiinmesing father would drive him out of the house !”’ “I will do the best I can; but you had bet- Virginia and Tennessee do Fine Bombasins, Alpacas, and English Crepes | the rates specified in the certificates, from the Ist | James T Crossfield James Wimer S lambere ae What should we have been without | ter reverse your decision, and remain.” Ilfnols Internal Imp’t Bonds of 1847. 25 dozen ladies’ best Kid Gloves July; lant. 1f- nesienedl. with the acipal of the | 2 F Halliday BW Claxton #8 Cropley. him?’ “No, sir. The above securities are unquestionably safe. | Silks and Cotton Hosiery. y ? ign Li Invitation and Reception Committee —(White | _‘‘ Enough sight better off than we are now “ Helen shall apologize.” SWEENY, RITTENHOUSE, FANT & CO., | _ All will be sold at fair low prices, and all gods | certificates received prior to the Ist of January Rosette.) He i: ‘isance, a regular bloodsucker! Hej} The bachelor looked at him. The tempta- jan %—im’ Bankers, 352 Pa. avenue. —_= ee peer ett invited to call and | 2€*t- After that date the interest will be allowed Fgharey \edegr wl prparblhagni is a great black spider, that builds pretty | tion was great. ‘ H. SEMKEN, Jeweler, JE Someone for ae eee bela making their pur- | in addition to the premium from Ist of January to | ¥ 4 Waters C Leves Oscar Kepler houses for little flies, and then sucks the life “If she apologizes and promises better I s . ‘unningham tweiler + ; - 'a magnificent assortment of fine and feb4—eaw Bee eee et mentee ete te Tt Sear ae sadn? Da yeceee tiful - | last, convinces us that it will make an abiding | ©* 77 ? se i z 4 besa ures, the neatest and most delight- cut coattanons Gass, combining beau- Laban Looe ieee ees ea en ieapecomon on che curn onanmmuusty tu Dever or te 2 : cores indure his insults. wrt ie miplied Lassen cree slant Books and. Stationery of every descrip- oe M. is determined to keep help ablciund | Drape ators ae pete 77 Pile nha pag Pr Sec acmacntiy re arta vita participate theset ad He did not insult you, Helen; he was only Mr. Dillenburg started. . tlom, at the lowest prices, for sale at improvement in Dentistry, and strive to please or best Boots for the price in the United agp or piers a participa: fooling with you,” added Mrs. Littleton. “| “There it is, priueipal and interest,”’ con- “gg toner onic een ee 1 also havea splendid sewed GAITER BOOT, | We cordially invite the lovers of music in other |“ You have ruined yourself and me, child.”” | tinued Mr. Littleton. . : Stationery and Bock Establishme: Rev. Dr. Gurley Hon. R Al Gillet made of the best French calf skin patent | cities to be present and share with us the advan- “Nay, father, do not say so,” sobbed Hel-} ‘* You have raised it, then ?” asked the dis- Raliding ose. Fe-ow. and 6% st. Dr. Binn , Hon. 8 A Douglas, leather, all of the latest style, for $3 50. tages to be derived from this Convention. All} .. comfiitted friend of the family, as he casts BOYS’ WINTER CLOTHING. Hon. © Mason Dr. R P Patterson, sompetition 1s out of the question. All I ask is | members of choirs, certified as such by their re, |<: He is abachelor, and without near heirs. | look of bate at Charles Brooks. oat 8 18, ; hy » = HAVE ona = ret Sagglthimcl be a P Nicholson, a y Ayah Col- " oeee pomlivaly ean pon tanenees be entertained during the continuance of the Con- Don tyou see he would have left his money ae ey <4 male alone 4 Lat? of arat quality Beye’ and’ Cullarese’ | lees eae "ore | > | vention. —s ‘ =o ——— aesostenens '« is i nt that all persons who intend | ‘I cannot help it, father; he would not let CLOTHING, which we will offer to our custom- GooD tren Hall B: Shoe and Trunk Establish- betag enaias delegates Mill address Mr. F. | me lone.” : , ers and the public at unusually low prices. MORE NEW is Onur stock consists in part of— Ai po H. SMOOT, NO. 119 SOUTH SIDE OVER COATS and TALMAS Bridge street, near High, Geo: a ao) I Fine cloth ROUNDABOUTS and JACKETS | has received an additional supply of Fall the money changed hands. f a Mr. Dillenburg — a as long as he ment, 6 , Corresponding Secretary, who wi i i ted by | could, but finally his r: arst forth. HAVE THIS DAY RECEIVED FOR La- | ou E8%°* ‘orrespo! 4 The conversation was here interrupted by y age furnish them with all information rir the | the arrival of Charles Brooks, a young gen-| ‘1 suppose you think you have fally die- > dies’, Gents’, Misses’, and Children’ Convention. T. J. MAGRUD tl wie - bli - 99) oak maki his oy Boot CKE ieman, whose mission will be understood | ebarged your obligation to me ’””’ said he. Fine ané common PANTALOONS me ing SEER ry eT ee at r when we say that Hoien blushed deeply asse | “ Pao, sir.” . as, ote and ripen In’ hie x be fo é . | lined Shoes, double sole and water-proof entered e was now twenty-one, and had The debt of gratitute ac well as the deb UNDKRSHIRTS and DRAWERS ment of— Boots, all of which I will sell low for cash. feb 7—eot18feb just come into the possession of a princely for- | in money.”’ 7 ‘4 ’ Ladies’ Dress Goods All in want please call and examine for your- | ——— aay - tune, and the Littletons would have consid- ‘Lowed you none.” Ce ar aad get Shitarea’s Black Motre Antique Silks selves. haa tuats use oe s F HOOVER, NDERTAEE R ered it a desirable connection, only that they For ten years I have— » Clothing very large and complete. Molze Antique Cloak and. pre erage jan 10 aie ee eon An U 3 entirely’ distrusted his motives. He stopped ucked the life out of me,” added Mr. WALL & STEPHENS, Rich re: aud Moire Antique Sash and Bonnet eee ee a |e ny So edenes. Mec aee Eras. but half an hour—had only dropped in toin- | Littieton, indignantly. “You had me in = bons E . je, betwee Py i ing « , and erupl tot i pen = Pa. avenue, bet. 9th pep eo gwiss and Cainbric Bands, Cal lars and Sleeves ttelng: tus 'ite Boat fo Bee aaa Truaed H ING PROVIDED HIMSELF vite Helen to a concert in the evening a —— oe ed not to tyrannize = = — — ——< ack and col’ ol for Cloaks Scot! . in ii H ‘ i “ EXCELLENT SHAVE.”—This re- | Stella, Brocha and Bay State Shawis sree eee gener a Eo iy pee and ail necessary conveniences fo ees Mr. Dillenburg appeared again in the sit- “By heaven! Is this the return for ten A’ mark was made by Mr. Jones after trying | With a good assortment of the best makes Flan- Penden: FRANCK TAYLOR properly conducting hls business, ting room soon after the departure of Hele’ years of kindness’? After that, must I be one of my American Ramapo Razors. Others nels, Blankets, and Dry Goods generally. feb7 | "| would respectfully inform the public that he is} peau. By the way, that same beau was one | driven from the house at the beck of a vixen? have said the same after using my Tally-ho, ora} My stock being desirable and cheap purchasers fully prepared to fill all orders entrusted to him, | of the causes of her dislike tothefriend of the} <‘*To whom do you apply that word, sir?” Double Carbonized XL. There are no tears shed | will find it to their advantage to call cgetting yee ARMY LIST FOR 1856 at the shortest notice, and in the best manner. family. When Charles Brooks had commenced | said Charles Brooks, riving sudden! atawng asa Gwe Ree sm ; pogo ngs | British Navy List do A large supply of READY-MADE COFFIN | ked attentions to her, Mr. Dillen-] ‘To that girl at your side, who—” eraser British Almanac and C Vf a fall sizes, always on hand, whig& will be fur- | paying marked atte: o her, Mr. Dillen girl at y deo 31 490 Seventh st. — | British Almanac of Science and Art ao nished on the most reasonable terms. tag jecmed it his duty to interfere. Heob-| But the hand of the fiery youth was upon GIFE BOOKSTORE! or i) FIN WARERUUM, &e. British Army and Militia Almanac do As heretofore, no pains will be spared to give | jected very strongly, and ae eet sae come | his — and = sage oe — ee co. - ns. i u vers i el, res, ully of her, o GENERAL SELECTION OF STANDARD | Do WEA ae CO UNDERTA British Royal Kalendar (Red Book) do entire satixfaction on all occasions that distrust of the lover’s motives which the peak respectfully bat A Gift and Miscellaneous BOOKS strest 40 N. B.—Resid ng on the premises, orders will | parents both harbored. the bones in your foul carcass be prom attended to at all hours. feo 7-ty 3 Almanac de Got! D STATIONERY for sale at nients procured in an foe pRANCK TAYLOR. Whether the old bachelor intended to marry hurled the rascal bac! 5 cemetery ee wne i feozty __§______________ | herhimself, orwhetber he was afraidheshould| “As you please, sir,” ssid Mr. Littleton. her of Pe avenue and 1th sbeet ca for in RAWING AND MATHEMATICAL I AGENCY OF THE , | not be permitted to Hirt with her if she hada] “You have got your money, and you know GREAT INDUCEMENT. struments. in cases, imported by the under- | Keystone Insurance Co. of Philadelphia, | lover, we cannot pretend to say; but no sooner | the way to the door. EVERY PURCHASER RECEIVESA ‘lla h signed, from Europe ; yarlous sizes and styles, Taenital +»8800,000! had he interfered in the affair, than the latter] “ ere got my money —the price of your Each Price; Craters psi Sem Sha Tock Sea NNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR | ¥®* fully realized. He had from her child- | daughter y — Qa—a—aQewnw hood made her his pet, and as she grew older, ““Wretch!” exclaimed Charles Brooks, pot. Among a ERM ys SPEDE WIGS AND TOUPEES. Peedi sept Ei apne of Bonds and | his familiarities became repulsive to her. But| seising him by the throat ageim. * Your Watches, Jewelry, Music, Fancy DAGUERREOTY PING BY A LADY. Citizens AND STRANGERS ARE RE- | Mortgages on unencumbered real es- she endured them till he expressed a doubt of} power here is over, and with Mr. Littleton's and Tollet Articles, &c Me. A.C. REDMOND HAVING ADDED 3 ly informed that the best assortment | tate. stesreeeseeege-++2-++-$110,6M 00 | Charles Brooks’ honesty, and then be was] permission, I will kick you into the street 4 aes HILBUS MUSIC DEPOT to her new rooms a beautiful Mer arm eine of WIGS and TOUPEES are to be found at Stock sof other Corporations, worth par 25,620 00 perseveringly rep Suiting the action to the word, the indig- Sr e fs Corner Pa av. and Lith st. an Assistant O HEARD’S HAIR DRESSING ESTABLISH- | Cash on hand.« 31,866 30 i r look- | nant lover dr: bim through the MaDAME ee the District,) she inte to have ber Pictures | MENT, and Wi MANUFACTORY, Sixth st. be Mr. Dillenburg entered the room. He loo nt lot agged ug! ; d as an iceberg, and as | and *‘ booted” him down the front ate: ; celled, if equalled, in the United States. Pic. | National Hotel, 836,43 70 of a ond Yad Feerey Littleton threw him bis hat, and the friend of FROM PARIS AND NEW YORK. ; ig ee and Toupees made rtest notice. E intractable as a grizzly bear. leton threw us Bat, and the Extend ADAME DEVOS" MILLINERY HAS AR- | Cents, sudn an tre usually sola Ome ner Tere | RINE oa eer nent oe La cnarieg notion. | ‘tock notes je some five hundred dollars, | the family picked himself up, and vowing rived, and is now o for Inspection at dollar. porate New York. dec 11—e03m q . The time has expired; I want | vengeance, made his way to the hotel, eet es “ KES, Pestiesiat attention paid to Copying Deguerre- cone DLE KNIVES AND FORKS, AEE REE , where he still occupies an attic, hated and P, ‘enasylvania avenue otypesi Pali »&e. HAN recel premi uring tood : him. pty aoe the acentioa of = ladies of Weshiag-| ope 1 wolcit the sironage Tien Ralen ation fr ae Suan red lab tevedad a pons 25 Wide $112,812 05 4 Tiastrexped On mine} in three days,” ae? owe y Ben toile} by the oonscionsness > own, &c. is respec! i ticular! J Paid for losses and expenses a tinued. that her wilfulness—if the vindication of her jan tr 17> Rooms—401 Seventh street, west nide, be- pt Tempe g omen gee ie a emo the osnsees |-71,293 on | ROemntinned- | . ings, her wounded modesty de- = Sy at seen Ml and |. ote manufactory of Joseph Rodgers & Sons. VOM sooo se MORIARTY, Sdent, “You know it is impossible for me to pay | outraged feelings, her — 4 ‘Small sore, and effect atog Al s|- JONAS P. LEVY, LEVY, mee and Will he 20 8 SY 008 Pe 1 J. MORRIS THOMPSO iN, my y eT Lee soning pee Phe money, or thers Soeecimne, bad Raen'y ich . > laneet i > P and Coit’s Revoivers me RANI. . pe Ana SuOae ie 3 jan No. 198 Bridge st, Georgetown. Risks changed from other companies tg this, I shall take posses i on of our goods we the C~y ¢ her Pee eee deo H— _ | Wire se , AND FINE ¢ aoak No chi fe licy fee. Enquire e office ** You would not e ihe furniture ou’ su means . 490 Seventh st @ ERIES, @) Spiced Opanee ecae semen Pete Pas J. E. Keng i, Drer & ‘Morrow!s Exchange Office, | my house ?” Dillenburg, but also of meeting his other ‘ of Stuart's celebrated, CANDY, : 1 avg bet. eee TORY OF ENGLAND, ter.all I have'done for you and your family | Adolphus Dillenburg, Ea Satay YH A FIN G DISHES, DISH COVERS, | sondati ‘ums, Vanilla ‘Cream, | yor" t better treatment. | over Charles's prom when Caen Soapstone Griddles, Pinte] sther kinda” Foftalese” : ' MONNAIES, CARD CASES, 10); PRANOK ‘TAYLOR. ||siz;-5:bed ecighd t Hus ender the last ccone Warmers, Game Roasters, a SS Boller Siaw Z.M. P, KING'S Cards, Vases, &c., at 906 Pa. received weekly at the Pieno ind si hat I ee farce of— > ’ + MF. we. . posed to do, sir—mi that, sir—what [ pro- . low. RANC . JOH! i 5 . “ at the F . Cutters, &c. Prices F chs, : 265 Vermont avenue, corner 16th and T sts. and . . Store of F. ELLIS. i to di i sir!” The Friend amily

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