THE EVENING STAR, PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (BXCEPT SUNDAY, At the Star Buildings, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Eleventh sirest, By W. D. WALLACH, 1M be served to subscribers by carriers at SLX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Agents; papers served in packages at 37% sents per month. To mall subscribers the sub- scription price is THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- fY CENTS a year ix advance, TWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less than three months at the rate of 12 cents a week. {O~ SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. & Ebening Star. VOL. VII. UNITED STATES MAIL. Yost Orricz DurartMent. : March 3, 1856. ROPOSALS FOR CONVEYING THE mails of the United States from the Ist day of July, 1956, to the 30th day of June, 1839, inclu- sive, in the State of NORTH CAROLINA, and from the Ist July, 1! fase, inclasive: in the Btate of TENNESSEE, will'be received at the Contract Office of the Post Office De; it, in the city of Washington, until W: y, the 30th of April, 1856, at 5, p. m., (to be decided by the 7th May following ) a aeraeae weed = $808 From Ashville, ur ‘8, Hom- — —- Pi — Ble! weorks ss igeon, — eru, reel Franklin, kench, Tennessee River, Aquone, Head Tennessee. Valleytown, Tomatla,to Murphy, 123% miles and back, twice a week, in two horse coaches. Leave Asheville Monday and Thugeday at 4am Arrive at Mut next days by 12pm Leave Surpud Sareraey zed Today at 4 am Arrive at Ashville next days by 12 pm pen: tenes ec cen 8648 From Cleveland, Tenn. ataly, Wans- ville, Benton, Pelton. Spr wn, Towee Falls, Coker Creek, Turtle Town, N.C. Laurel V: , Persimmon Creek, and Nottla, to Murphy, 77 miles and back, twices |, in two-horse eoaches. Leave Cle id Thursday and Sunday at ipm stiee at Murphy next days by 9pm — Murphy Wednesday and Saturday at am Arrive at Cleveland next days by 1? m = to commence at Benton are in- NOTES. No pay will be made for trips a tm coches such omissions not isfactorily three times the pay of the trip may be deducted. For arrivals so far behind time as to break connexion with depending rails, and not sufficiently excused, one-fourth of tue compensa- tion for the trip is subject to forfeiture. Fines will be im rc unl — the vomsaman eg satisfactorily explained by - eoke becuase or the affidavits of other cred- itable persons for neg! to take the mail from or intoa office; for destroyed, robbed or lost ; for refusing, demand, to convey the mail as frequently as the contractor runs, or is concerned in ru » ve hicles on the route. The Postmaster General may annul the contract for ‘ted faliures to run py to contract, or for disobeying the post \ws or instructions of the department, or for assi ing the contract without the assent of the Postmaster General. The Postmaster General may alter the schedule. He may also order an increase of service on the route by allowing therefor a pro rata increase on the contract He may also curtail or discontinue the service in whole or in part, at pro rata decrease of pay, if he allow one month’s extra compensation on the amount of ser- vice dispensed with. The bids should be address- edto the Second Assistant Postmaster General, superseribed “Mail Proposals for North Caro- lina or Tennessee’? The contracts to be executed and returned tothe department by or before the 7th of May, 856. For further particulars as to conditions to be incorporated inthe contracts bid- ders may see pamphlet advertisement for convey- the mails in Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri, lows, of 1854. JAMES CAMPBELL, mer 4-lawiw Postmaster General. UNITED STATES MAIL. VIRGINIA. Post Orvice Derantuxxt } Conrract Or¥icz, March 7, 1358 ROPOSALS FOR CARRYING THE MAIL of the United States from July 1, 1856, to June 30, 1850, iuclusive, on ths follo’ route, in the State of Vineinia, will be reseived at the Con- tract Office of this dep rtment rntil5, p. m., on the 30th April next, to be decided on tLe 7th May following : 9255 Frem Warrenton, by Waterloo, Amissville, Gaines’s Cross Koads, and Washington, to Sperryville, 31 miles and back, three times a week, in 2-horse coaches. Leave Warrenton Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at Ila m; Arrive at Sperryvilie same days by 7 pm; Leave Sperryviile Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at2em; Arrive at Warrenton same days by 10a m For form of bid, guarantee, and certificate, also for instructions, &c.. see advertisement invitin is for mail service in Virginia and Nort! South Carolina, dated January 12, 1855 JAMES CAMPBELL, mar S&—lawiw Postmaster General. UNITED STATES MAIL. MISSISSIPPI. Post Orviczy DePaRTMENT, February 25, 1856 RUPOSALS FOR CARRYING THE MAIL of the United States from the July 1, 1866, to June 30, 1853, inclusive, on the following route, will be received at the Contract Oitice of the De- partment, until 3 p.m , of April 30 next, to be de- cided by the 7th of May following : 7484 —From Charleston, Miss., by Mouth of Cold Water, Mitchell’s Cross Roads, Mound Place, Moor’s Bayou, and Swan Lake, to Helena, Ark. , 75 miles and back, once a week Leave Charleston Monday at 7 a m; Arrive at Helena next day by 9 p m; Leave Helena Wodnesday at 7 a m; Arrive at Charleston next day by 9 p m. NOTE. must be guarantied by two responsi- bie persons, certified to as such by a postmasteror Judge of a court of record; and contract must be entered iato by the successful bidder, with surety, before the Ist of cinta ia No will be not and hate of such osnlealons not calsctectont explained three times the ly th the trip may be ucted. For arrivals so behind asto break connexion with de; ding mails, and not suifictentiy excused, one-fourth of the compensa- tion for the trip Is subject to forfetture. Fines will be im unless the delinquency be pily satisfactorily explained; for neg- Sie neko teens —- post Office; for suffering it to njured, destroyed, robbed, or lost; and for somes sapere nny to convey the mail uently as the con- ‘actor runs, or Is in running, vehi- cles on the route The Postmaster General may annul the contract for rej failures to run agreeably to contract, for disobeying the post of- fice laws or instructions of the departmest, or for the contract 7s assent of the General. eneral may alter the schedule. He may also order an Inerease of service on the route by there- fora pro rate increase of the contract pay. He may also curtail or discontinue the service in whole or in part, at pro rata decrease of pay, ifhe allow one month’s extra compensation on the amount of service Snowe te — oa with. Tue bids should be addressed to the Second Assistant Post- master General, superscribed ‘‘ Proposals for No. 7484, Messissi.ps.’’ For farther partie: nee inlet advertisement i nerine the mails fral f labama, Mississippl, &c., of and 1836. JAMES CAMPBELL, feb %-lawiw Postmaster General. GLENWOOD CEMETEKY, Office Ne. 392 Pa. ave., corner 10th street, (OVER THE SAVING’S BANE.) 18 CEMETERY Is laid out on the plan of the celebrated Greenwood, of New York, and situated on the high ground distant one and a quarter miles north of the Capitol—North Uapitol street leading directly to the gateway. This Company have secured a charter from Con- gress, appropriz' their groand forevor to burial , making a fee title to the purchaser, and ibiting all eucroachinents from legislation or » Which is of vast linportance to those ‘who wish their dead to repore where they have valu- the iH ground able for other purposes, to sell it, and ¢ dead promiscously into one l=re< pit, a legal sereemssonmnot peovens it, as uv tliles ae giver N. B.—Ofice open from 10 to 12 o’clock a. rz. Laws. and a map of the grousd und gine By: SMiedssee sil ium 7. mares ne 1. James F. Harvey, No. 41@Seventh street, or any other undertaker, will be promptly attended te. ie is—iy —$———— ene JKETCH BOUK UF MEISTER K . SFC 6. tenes, Bt 25. ‘cies The Way of Salvation, by Albert Barnes, The Océ, illustrated, by F. il. Gosse, $1. Tales fromthe German, by W. H Turness, 750. maar 6 FRANCK Tay Lor. WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1856. NO. 966. ‘THE. WEEKLY 8TAR. This excellent Family and News Jousaai—eea- ‘aiming & greater variety of Interesting reading than an be found im any other—is published on Setur- day morning. eovecrereccoee td) 1S J” Case, trvaniarty ix advance. Single co) (in wrappers) can be proce of paper. Price—Tuaez Cunts, “ — Postmasruns whoact asagents allows & commission of twenty per cent. — MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND VISIT- ORS TO WASHINGTON RE RESPECTFULLY INFORMED that at TAYLOR & MAURY’S BOOK AND STATIONERY STORE, Pennsylvania avenue, near Ninth street, they will meet all their require- ments. Their ex ve stock, in addition to the followi: bp what works, comprises every de- of Literature, Science, and Art. aes received immediately on publi- ion. Calhoun’s Works, 6 vols Jefferson’s Works, 9 vi Webster’s Works, 5 vols., Autograph edition. Everett’s Orations and Speeches, 2 vols. Se tir Private Correspondence, 1 vol. 8. S. Prentiss’s Memoirs, 2 vols. Bancroft’s History of the United States, 6 vols. Statesman’s Manual, 4 vols. Hickey’s Constitution, 1 vol. Jefferson’s Manual, 1 vol. The Constitutions of the United States, 1 vol. Elliott’s Debates and Madifon’s Papers, 5 vols, Marsh’s Orators and Statesmen, [ vol. Story’s Works, 3 vols Lives of Chief Justices of the United States, 1 Lieber’s ‘Civil Liberty and Self Government, 9 Komeay's ite Wie Peal en. ‘s 3. 6 2g Life of John ph, I vol. Leaders, by Baldwin, 1 vol. De ueville’s Democracy in America, 1 vol. Grimke’s Nenabe a Tendency of Free Institu ‘3 ree le tions, 1 vol. Constitutional Text-Book, 1 vol. Carey’s Past, Preeent, and Future, I vol. Seaman’s of Nations, 1 vol. Me! 3 can Debator, 1 vol. Future Wealth of America, 1 vol. Smith’s Weaith of Nations, 1 vol. Every descr! of American, English, and French STATIONERY of the finest quality, at ot "Cards engraved and printed with th ie greatest promptitade: TAYLOR & MAURY’S, jan 8—tr near 9th street. TUPHAM & NORFLET'S NEW AND CHEAP SADDLE, HARNESS AND TRUNK STORE, 499 Seventh st . opposite Odd Fellows’ Hall. MESSRS. TOPHAM late of Philadelphia, and NORFLET of this’ch 3 respectfully announce their friends and the public, that they have com- menced the Saddling jimess at the above stand, where they will make and keep constantly on hand a large and superior assortment of—Mens’, Ladies’, and Boys’ SADDLES, BRIDLES MARTINGALES, and WHIPS. HARNESS of description, both for city and country use. All kinds TRUNKS, VALISES, and CAR- PET BAGS Ladies’ SATCHELS, TRAVEL- ING BASKETS, and FANCY WORK BOXES. HORSE BLANKETS, COVERS, COLLARS, and HAMES. Horse, Spoke and Dust BRUSH: ES. CARDS, CURR -COMBS, SPONGES, &e., &c. All material uscd will be the best that can be obtained; and both of us having been practical workmen for several years, we feel confident that our work cannot be se pre either for style or darability. Dy unremitting efforts to give satis- faction we hope to merit, and respec! y solicit, *‘Pasticular attention peld to covering ‘ruaks cular and all kinds of work. ’ tools constantly on hand. nov 7—tf SPRING GOODS. Drala H. SMOOT, No. 119 South side Bridge street, near High, Georgetown, D.C , has re- ceived bis First Instalmentof SPRING GOODS, sutved to the early demand. Plain cols all wool Mous de Laines, Piain Black Silks, all grades, Plain French Procoles or Cambrics, White and colored figured Brilliantes, 100 pieces English and American Calicoes, 0 pieces Manchester and Domestic Ginghams, 25 pieces White Cambrics and Jaconets, 50 pieces Checked and Plain Muslins, 25 pieces Richardson and Barklie’s Irish Linens, 300 pieces soft-finished Shirting Cotton, 12c. New York, Bates and Wamasutta Mills do., a and brown Sheeting Cottons, To g,, Table Damasks, and Napkins, pe and ee Cambric Handkerchiefs, jeavy Osnabur; its and Sri Osnaburgs. Mixed Denims sna twilled and Finindos et Also, Whalebone and Manilla Corded Skirts, White and slate colored do with other seasonable goods, to which large ad- ditions will soon be made from tke latest arrivals in,New York and Philadelphia. ash and prompt paying customers are solicited to call early. bs (mar 5) J.H.8. NSTRATED BY THE eT R ASTROLOGY. PpRors SYLVESTER CONTINUES TO Foretell all Particular Events of Human Life, such as Love, Marriage, Description of Persons Riches, Business, Friends, Rights, Claims, an Deeds of Property; all kinds of Speculations, Law Suits, Gain or Lose; of Sickness, all kinds of Dis- tempers cured in quick time, Terms: Fifty Cents, male or female; People of Color, Twenty-Five Gents. No. 137 B » Opposite the Smithsonian, om he Island. mar 3-im* - GUTTA PEKCHA TEETH. HE UNDERSIGNED HAVE BEEN IN the habit of sending our patronsto Dr. COSBY, formerly of Richmond, Va., for tal 0) ions for a num- ber of years, and take pleasure in recommending him to the citizens Washington as the best Tooth Extraetor and Dental OU tor that we have ever met with. He inserts Teeth upon every plan that is practised in the United States. Geo. P. Holdman, M.D. B. wis, M.D. A. V. Payne, M.D, DDS James Bryaut, MD ©. H. Harris, M.D. Wythe Tinsley, M.D Office over Ford & Bro.’s, No. 290, corner of 1th street and Pa avenue. nov 97—6m* 2. HOUVER'S Boot, Shoe, and Trunk Establishment, trom Hall, Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts, [2a JUST RECEIVED FOR LADIES, MISSES, CHILDREN, Cleth, Lined Button, Healed worth $2; Ladies Alpin 8, $3.50; Pronch White Satin Giicericvs SLIPPERS Gan’ tlemen’s French Patent Lesther BOOTS and SHOES, of all descriptions; Gentlemen’s De- tached GAITERS, all colors; 'Boy’s and Youth’s Patent Leather and Calf BOOTS and SHOES. My stock of Fall and Winter Wear, recently se- tected from the most celebrated manufacturers, is very supti tor. i onrpapinte offer unusual inducements, and re- spec y solicit your eae and influence. dec 14—tf P. HOOVER. [Srokrant TO GUITARISTS.—A very large collection of new and old standard Guitar Songs and Pieces, just received at our Music and Piano Store, 306 Penna. avenue. feb 16 JOHN F. ELLIS. DAGUERREUTYPING BY A LADY. RS. A.C. REDMOND HAVING ADDED to her new rooms a beautiful 8k light, and ed an Assistant oF meen (one of the best in the District.) she intends not to Lave her Pictures excelled, if equalled, in the United States, PIC. TURES pu. up in Embossed Cases for Fifty cans such as are usually sold elsewhere for one Particular attention paid to Co) Deguerre- bas | ey Oil Paintings, &c.,&c. Pying a ae R. solicits the patronage of the Ladies par- icularly. i Rooms—t01 Seventh street, tween H and I. wean eae EW YORK WINTER STYLE ty STYLES OF N Beebe, Leary, Genin, with other fesh- lonable Gentlemen’s Dress HATS, a fall and compiete assortment at And Gent's Pur gee anne se ro mm. Store, ‘a. avenue. Geo 2—tf eto TAKE NOTICE. Att WHO WiSH TO KEEP WARM AND take care of their health will do well to call at LANE’S, who has a full stock of warm Under. shirts and Drawers, Socks, Gloves, Mufflers, and Robes and Shawls, and wil: sell them cheap for cash at LANE’S Gents Furnishing Store, 224 Pa. avenue. jan 9- ME BOSTON YEAR BOOK OF Tracts for 1 en Ann jen! iseovery, fut veel by FRANCK TAYLOR. ” feb20 &. J. MIDDLETON, IN ICE, ithwest cerner of F and foon-¢ OFFICIAL. Treasury Durartaenr, Dec. 1, 1856. Notice is hereby given to holders of stocks of the United States that this Department will pur- chase to the amount of $1,500 000 of sald stocks at any time when the same may be offered prior to the Ist day of June next, and will pay therefor the following prices, to wit : For stock of the loan of 1942, a premium of ten Pe: cent.; for stock of the loans of 1847 and 1818, a premium of sixteen per ceat.; for stock issued under the act of 1850, commonly called Texas-in- demnity stock, a premium of six per cent.; and for stock of the loan of 1846, redeemable on the I2th November, 1846, if received at the Treasury prior to the Ist day of January next, a premium of 2 per cent.; if received between the Ist Jan- uary and the 3ist of March next, a premium of 2 per cent ; and if received after the 3ist of March and prior to said Ist of June next, a premium of 1 per cent. Interest will also be allowed on said stocks at the rates specified in the certificates, from the Ist July last, if assigned with the principal of the certificates received prior to the Ist of January next. After that date the interest will be allowed in addition to the premium from 1st of January to the date of their receipt. In both cases one day’s Interest will he allowed in addition for the money to reach the seller. Certificates transmitted to this Department un- der the present notice should be duly assigned to the United States (with the current half year’s in- terest, if sent prior to the Ist of January next) by the party entitled to receive the purehase money. Payment for these stocks will be made by drafty upon theassistaut treasurers at Boston, New York, or Philadelphia, as the parties entitled to receive the money may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE, dec 3—dtJunel Secretary of the Treasury. ~GHTRD BROTHERS, BARTERS UY AND SELL FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC EXCHANGE; FURNISH DKAFTS On all Parts of United States and Europe; COLLECT DRAFTS On all parts of United States and Europa; DRAW BILLS ON IRELAND FOR £1 OR UPWARDS; BUY AND SELL BONDS, STOCKS, & OTHER SKCURITIES; NEGOTIATE TIME PAPER. Investment paying 10% and ever, for sale. LAND WARRANTS. We are at all times Purchasing, and have for Sale, LAND WARRANTS of all denominations. Land Warrants located in Iowa, Wisconsin, or Minnesota. CHUBB BROTHERS, Jan %3-tf Bankers, opposite the Treasury, GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. . O. MUNSON, AT 310 PA. AVENUE, is mounting Teeth on a Gutta Percha Base. Also, with Allen’s pat- ent continuous Gum, combining beau- ty, strength and cleanliness. sie. Mis determined to keep E. I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO., MANUFACTURERS OF GUNPOW DER, WILMINGTON, DEL. Superfine Sporting, and all other kinds. Diamend Grain, extra fine. a, jie Gun-Powder, E for 8 in Canisters. papers. and 6i-Ib Revs; COARSER GRAIN, ‘ater-Fowl Shooting, in Canis expressly for ters, 6 and 12}-lb. kegs. PREMIUM EXCELSIOR SAFETY FUSE, in quantities to suit purchasers. GUN-POWDER FOR BLASTING AND SHIPPING. *F, FF; C,F, FF, FFF, in 100, 50, and 25-Ib, GUN-POWDER FOR MILITARY AND NAVAL SERVICE. SUPERFINE SPORTING GUN-POWDER, F ded oe h, , ough, in 25, 12%, and 6% pound kegs, and in Canisters Sole ord for the District of Columbia at No. 35 HIGH STREET, GEORGETOWN, D. Cc. mar 1!—2awilm FISH STANDS. “pas FISH STANDS IN THE SEVERAL market-bouses will be sold in pursuance of law on the following days, viz: in the Centre Market on March 27. In the Eastern Market on March 28 In the Northern Market on March 28. In the Western Market on March 31. ot hoya’ anes in the several markets 0 taken and paid for by the it occu: its previous to the above dates will be #0 sold to the highest bidder on the respective dates named. By order of the Mayor. mar 7—eotd FOR SALE. IF TEEN HUNDREDCORDS PINE WOOD standing, situated on the Potomac, near the mouth of Wicomico River an Neal’s Creek. A vessel drawing an easy draught of w:ter can yo in the creek, or anchor within forty yards of the landing. The land is level and the farthest to haul is not half a mile. Terms accommodating. Address JOHN NEAL, atStanislaus Murray’s, Louisianaavenue. mar 5—eoRw* PRING ST YL ¥ of Gentlemen's Dress Kats for 1856,—I shall this day intro- duce Beebe, Leary, Genin’s fashiona- bie New Y ork Dress Hats ANE’S Fashionable Hat, Cap and Gents. Fur- mar l-eolm nisbing Store. NEW SPRING STYLE FOR 1856. HAVE THIS DAY INTRODUCED MY new spring atyle of yentlemen’s HATS, which for beauty, finish, and durability cannot be sur, ed, at HOPKIN®’S ORE NEW JEWELRY, WATCHES, Silverware, &c. Diamond, Pearl, Cameo, Florentine Mosaic, La- va, end Plain Sets, complete Diamond Broochee, Ear and inger Rings Diamond Crosses, Studs, Pins &c Ladies’ and Gentiemen’s extra fine Watches Gentlemen’s Fob, Guard and Vest Chains Ladies’ new style Chatajains and Fancy Guards Pure silver Tea Sets, richly embossed Waiters, Goblets, Cups, Spoons, Forks, Ladies ‘And every variety of Fancy SILVERWARE, suitable for presents. The above are all of the latest styles, just re- ceived, and offered oe ow low. M. ALT & BRO., mar 8 324 Pa av. bet 9th and 10th sts VERY LARGE INVOICE OF MUSIC with every improvement in Dentistry, and will strive to please this day recetved at the Music De; Profit his ae ele febis GEO. HILBUB, Agent. P. D. Gurley, D D. Hon. R H Gillet, NDIA; THE PEARL of PEARL RIVER, J. G. Binney, DD. Hon. 8 A Dougias, by E. D. E. N. Southworth, $1. B Sunderland, D.D. Dr R P Patterson, Learning to Think, by Abbott, 50 cents. H.R. Schoolcraft, Esq. Dr. R H Coolidge, United states, Canada and Cuba, by Miss Mur- Hon. C Mason Dr. Thomas Miller, ray, $1. Hon. AO P Nicholson, utnam’s Magazine for March, 25 cents. And the Medical Facuity of Georgetown Col- Hi "s do a a lo lo Heari De L’tour, or the Comrades in Arms, by F. Smith, 50 cents Annual of Scientific Discoveries, cr Year Book of Facts, for 1866; $1.25. BK. K. LUNDY, For sale by No. 128 Bildge st., Georgetown. mar 7—tr SELLING OFF. CHANCE FOR GREAT BARGAINS — From this to the Ist of April we shall offer our stock at greatly-reduced prices, in order to make room for our usue! immense Spring Stock We mention, in part, Jet Goods, Brashes and Combs, of every class and style, Perfumery Cologne, Extracts, Soap, Sheving Soap an Boxes, Rozors, Strops, Knives, Urmbrellas, Canes, Baskets, Portmonnaies, Card cases, Card receiy- ers, Paint Boxes, Children’s Toys end Games, fine Engravings, with or without frames, Paper, Ink, Envelopes, Cards, Sand Boxes, Inkstands, Rulers, Note and Check Books, Vases, China Goods, Fans, Cages, and an endless variety at the Piano store of JOHN ELLIs, mar 8 6 av. bet. 9th and 10th sts. ETHERIAL VIL OR BURNING FLUID MANUFACTORY. HE ATTENTION OF DEALERS is called to the fact that my facilities are such that 1 ean supply them with ETHERIAL OIL atas lowa pee and on as good terms as any house in Baltimore or elsewhere. The quality of my Oil is surpassed by none. ALCOHOL. CAMPHENE, TURPENTINE, wholesale or retail, at the very lowest prices J. R. McGREGOR, mar 3—2awim No. 834 7th street. SINGING AND FLUTE LESSONS ME. WILLIAM PALMBR, Professor of Sing- ing, &¢., having been induced to accompany his nephew (Mr. Henry Palmer, the eminent pi- anist,) on his return te this coun ry, and to take up his residenee in this city, will be happy to re- ceive pupils for instruction either in Singing or in the art of Flute Playing, having been assool- ated with the best Professors in Europe, studied under Crevelli, the great vocal master in London, and under C. Nichol son, the renowned flutist. For terms, &c., apply to him, by note or other- wise, at No. 267 Pennsylvania avenue, between 12th and 13th streets. au 21—tf lege. nov 23— MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY MICHAEL NOURSE, AgEnt, No. 461 Tatr- teenth street west. REMIUM FROM 1 TO5 PER CENT. ON amount insured, according to age, &c.; pay- able one half cash, one-half in note—annual div- idend to the insured, after the 3d year, 50 per ct. feb 21—Th6m CULUMBIA MARKET, Pennsylvania avenus, corner of 13th st. cS MALLARD HAS OPENED THE ibove place for the keeping and sale of Pork, Beef, Mutton, Poultry, Butter, Lari, together with Game, Fruits and Vegetables in all its sea- sons. C.M having had sixteen years experience ina neighboring ‘chy, flatters himse?f that he will be abie to keep a choice selection of PROVISIONS generally, and hopes, by moderate charges and strict personal attention to the wants of his cus- tomers to merit a share of the public patronage. jan 23—2aw2m SULIREES. ROF.H.W.MUNDER MOST RESPECT- fully announces to the pantie that his Soirees will take place every WEDNESDAY EVEN- ING. These entertainments are considered by all who have attended them to be the most sociable that has ever teen a in this city. jan 2—T4A Ww ANTHONY BUCHLY, UNDERTAKER, Shop and Residence No. 303 Penn. avenue, south side, between 9th and 10th sts. AVING PROVIDED HIMSELF WIT! an ELEGANT HEARSS, and all necesxary conveniences a) Properly conducting hi: business, would respectfully inform the public that he is fully pre to fill all orders entrusted to him, at the shortes: notice, and in the best manner. A large supply of READY-MADE COFFINS of ali sizes, always on band, which will be fur- — a et renee epi As , no pains will be spared to give entire satisfaction on all oceasions. = N. B.—Resid ng on :be premises, orders will NOW THE SNOW 18 THAWING! be promptly attended to at all hours” HE LAKES ARE OVERFLOWING with Bouquets of Real and Artificial FLOWERS, with PERFUMERY. FANCY GOODS, MUSICAL BOXES, CLOCKS, STA- TIONERY, &., &c. OPERA GLASS for sale orrent. At THE LAKES, mars 504 Pa. av., near Adam’s Express. NNUAL OF SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY or Year Book of Tracts in Science and Art, for 1856, edited by David A. Wells A. M., $1 2, just published and for sale at TAYLOR & MAURY’S AGENCY OF THE Keystone Insuranee Co. of Philadelphia, Capital. 000! NNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ending January 1, 1856. Assets of the Company, consisting of Bonds and Mortgages on unencumbered real es- tate. 5 +++ 8110,64 00 Btoe.s ir 25,620 ee eewereceeeseees: i Cash on hand... 31,866 30 near at. Bills receivable, , Lecidad Boakeiees, - notes and short loans. $36,913 70 P. NENNING, Stock notes... 3,36 00 51,339 70) ARCHITECT AND SUPERINTENDENT, ILL FURNISH PLANS AND SPECIFI- CATIONS for buildings of every descrip- tion, and superintend their erection if required. Designs for public and private Buildings, Counting Houses Churches, Monuments. ¥ Wo.king Drawings for builders will be carefully executed at reasonable terms Office, 216 F stree , north side, between 14th and 15th, Washington D.C. mar l-lu bhp ebe iS PRACTICE, Vol. 2.—THE Practice in Courts of Justice in England and the United States by Conway volumes. Second volume this rd issued. fed 0—te FRANCK TAYLOR. SUPE! PLANO, OF BACON & RA- ven’s celebrated manufactory, re- coyee on Saturday, and will be sold jow. Also, on hand, Pianos, 6, 6%, and 7, octaves, from the renowned establishments of pene, Be vis, & Co , Boston; Light & Newton, New ork; and Knave & Gaeble, Baltimore; to all of which ‘we invite the attention of purcaasers, assuiing them that they will find it to their advantage to $219,420 00 Whole receipts for premiums durlag $OO PORT. vonkecescesccesht-o0xe eoeee SIMZ,S12 05 Paid for losses and expenses during UhE YOOr..eeeeeceeeeeeeseeeeceeeses 71,133 04 M. MORTARTY, President. J. MORRIS THOMPSON, Secretary Risks changed from other companies to this No charge for policy fee Enquire at the office of J. E. Kendall, over KR. Morrow's Exchange Office, first door West of W. B. Todd’s hat store on Pennsylvania avenue. feb 7—3m DAVID MYERLE, Agent. CLOCKS, OR A GOOD HONEST CLOCK ALWAYS goto FRANCIS, on 7th street His Clocks cannot be excelled, and his prices will not fright en you. He tries every one thoroughly, himself, and those who buy of him are sure to get 2 geod jan Robinson, in two one or have their money refunded. CASH PAID FOR FURNITURE PERSONS DECLINING HOUSEKEEPING or having a surplus of Household Effects on oe Fe eats ottay kind taken in exchange poe fecenih vagoes —_ times to pur- | gor Pianos - hase ntire stock, or such articles as they b Z Pa. avenue, between i! may wish to dispose of. Call and see SE regent se Noga great Piano Music and Fan- No. 260 Beventh at bee Tend K, | °Y 00ds Store of dil an feb 19-e0 nen ie) 21s A... 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Nathan Jones, a small farmer in our vicini- ty, bad a daughter, as pretty and buxom a lass as ever thumped butter-milk in a churn ; and whether you saw her carrying eggs to market on the flea-bitten mare, or helping to stit apple-butter at a boiling frolic, or making a long reach at a quilting, or sitting demurely in the log meeting-house on a Sunday—in short, wherever you saw her, she always looked as pretty, if not prettier, than she had ever done before. Notwithstanding her attractions, it will searcely be oredited that Sally had reached the mature age of eighteen without an avewed suitor. Admirers, nay, lovers, she had by the score; and whenever liquor was conve- nient, many a sober youth got drunk because of her, and many a sighing bachelor woul! willingly have given his riding horse, or even his share in dad’s farm, for her. There was, indeed, no lack of will on their part; the difficulty was in mustering up cour age tomake the proposal Mankind seemed for once to be impressod with a proper sense of their own unworthiness. Now, far be it from any one to infer from thie that Sally was prudish or unapproach«- ble On the contrary, she was as good hu- mored, as comely, and disposed to be as lov- ing as she was loveable. ‘oor Sally! it isa great misfortune for « girl to be too handsome; almost as great « to be too ugly. There she was, as sociable and warm-heart- ed ss a pigoon, amiable aa a turtle-dove, looking soft ensouragement, as plainly « maiden modestly permitted, to her bashfu company of aduirers, who dawdled abou: her, twiddling their thumbs, biting the bark off their riding switches, and pleying a ber of other sheepish tricks, but never sayin a word to the purpose. Sally was entering on her nineteenth year when she wa8 one day heard to observe thar men were the meanest, slowest, cowardliest, or’nariest creatures; in short, good for no thing but to lay under an apple tree with their mouths oped, and wait until the apples drop into them This observation was circulated from mouth to mouth, and, like the riddle of the sphinx, was deeply pondered by Sally lovers. If any of them had wit enough to solve it mean- ing, certainly no one had pluck enough to prove the answer Not of this poor crowd was Sam Bates, a stalwart youth, who stood, in winter, six feet two inches in his stookings; (in summer he didn’t wear any ) Sam was not handsome, in the ordinary sense of the term He was freckled, had a big mouth, and carroty hair. His feet—but no matter—he usually bought number four- teen and a ba!f boots, because they fitted him better than sevens or eights. Sam was a wagon maker by profession, owned a flourishing shop and several hundred acres of unimproved land, which secured to him the reputation of independence. For the rest he was a roystering blade, a good rider, a crack shot with the rifle, and an accomplish- ed fiddler. Bold to the confines of impudeace, he was a favorite of the fair; with a heart as big av his foot, and a fist like a sledge hammer, he was acknowledged the cock of the walk, and preux chevalier of the pinehill country. Mr. Bates met Sally Jones for the first time at a quilting, and in sixty seconds after sight he had determined to courther He at be- side ber as she stitched, and even had the au- dacity to squeeze her hand under the quilt Truth is mghty and must be told Although Sally did resent the impertinence by a stick with her needle, she was not haif so indignant as she ought to have been. I dare not say she was pleased, but ore I should not bo far from the truth if I did. It is undeniable that the more gentle and modest a woman is, the more she admires courage and boldness in the other sex. Sally blushed every time her eyes met those of her new beau, and that was as often as she looked up. As for Sam, the longer he gazed the deeper he sunk in the mire of love, and by the end of the evening his heart and his confidence were both completely overwhelmed. As he undertook to see Sally home, he felt a numbness in his joints that waz entirely new to him, and when he tried to make known his sentiments as he had previously deter- mined, he found his heart was so swelled up that it closed his throat and he couldn’t utter a word. “What a darned, cussed sneak I wa, groaned Sam, ashe turned that night on his sleepless pillow. “What's come over me, that Iean’t speak my mind to a protty girl without a chokin? 0, Lord! but ehe is too pretty for this earth. Well, I’m a goin’ to church with her to-morrow; and if I don’t fix matters afore I go back, then drat me.” Itis probable that Sam Bates had never hearkened to the story of ‘‘Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinnia,’’ or he would have been less credulous while thus listening to the whispere of fancy, and lows ready to take it for | gana that the deficiency of the day would be sup- plied by the morrow. To-morrow came, and in due time Mr. Bates, tricked off in a bran new twenty dollar suit of Jew’s clothes, was on his way to meeting be- side the beautiful Sally. His horse, be- decked with a fair new leather bridle, anda new saddle with brass stirrups, looked as gay as his master. As they rode up to the meeting house door, Sam could not forbear casting a triumphant giance at the crowd of Sally’s adorers that stood round filled with mortification aud envy at his successful audacity. Sally's face was roseate with pleasure and bashfulness. ‘Stop a minute, now, Miss Sally; I'll jist git down and lift ye off!” Sam essayed to dismount, but in so doing found that both feet were hopelessly fast in the stirrups. His face swelled and reddened like a takay gobbler’s. In vain he twisted and kicked ; the crowd was expectent; Sally was waiting. “Gosh dang the steerup'’’ exclaimed Sam, endeavoring to break the straps with his des- perate kicks. At this unwonted exclamation Sally louked up and saw her beau’s predicament. The bystanders began to snicker. Sally was grieved and indignant Bouncing out of her saddle io a twinkling, she handed ber en- trap) escort a stone. h “Here, Sammy, chunk your foot out with this!’ Oh, Sally Jones! into what an error did your kind heart betray you to offer this un- timely civility in the presence of the assem- bled county—admirers, rivals, and all. i Sam took the stone and struck a frantic blow at the pertinacious stirrup, but missin, his aim it fell with gesiag. Tay upon a soft corn that had come from his wearing tight «< Whoa, darn ye !”’ cried he, losing all con- trol of himself, and threatening to best his horse’s brains out with the stone “Don’t stride the critter, Sammy,’’ said old Jones; ‘‘ you'll gin him the poll-evil. But jist let me ongirth the saddle, and we'll git you lose in no time ”’ In short, the saddle was unbuckled, and Sam dismounted with his feet still fast in the stirrups, looking like a criminal in foot-hob- bles. With some labor he pulled off his boots, squeezed them out of the stirrup, and pulled them on again. The tender Sally stood by, all the while manifesting the kindest concern; and when he was extricated she took his arm and walked him into church. 4 But this unlucky adventure was too Tnuch for Sam; he sneaked out of the meeting du- ing the first prayer, pulled off his boots and From this time Sam Bates d from society. ay and 4 ho shut up shop and hung up his fiddle. He did not take to liquor like a fool, but took to hie axe, and cleared I don’t know how many acres of rugged, heavy timbered land, there- by increasing the xi of bis tract to the amount of several hundred dollars. Sally indirectly sent him divers civil mes- sages, intimating that she took no account of the little accident at the meeting house, and and va a ventured on a direct tof a ir ‘a, i ee 'y yarn stockings, knit with her But while every effort to win him back to the world was unsuccessful, the yarn stock- ings were a great comfort to him in bis self- imposed exile. Sam wore them continually, not on his feet, as some matter-of-fact booby might suppose. but in his bosom ; -and often, during the in. tervals of his work in the lovely clearing. would he then draw them out and ponder on them until a big tear gathered in his eye “Oh! Sally Jones, Sally Janes, had I only had the spunk to have courted ye Saturday night, instead of Sunday morning, thinge t have been different !” nd then he would pick up his axe, and whack it into the next tree with the energy of despair. At length the whole country was elootrified by the announcement that “ farmerJones had concluded to sell out and go west.” day appointed for the sale, there could not have been less than a hundred horses teth- ered in a barn-yard. Sam Bates was there, —— as uneasy ase pig in a strange corn- e! Sally might have been a little thinner than usual; just enough to heighten rather than diminish bis charms. It was generaliy known ‘hat she was averse to moving west. In fast, she took no pains to conceal her sentiments on the subject; her pretty eyes were evi- dently red with recent weeping. She looked mournfully round on each familiar object; the old homestead with its ehunked and daubed welis; the cherry trees. under which he had played in childhood; the flowers she had planted ; and then to see the dear old furniture auctioned cff—the eburn, the apple butter pot, the venerable quilting frame, the occasion of 80 many social gatherings. But harder than all it was wher ber own white cow was put up; her pet that, when a s calf, she had saved from the butcher; tcomuch and the tears trickled afreeh Sally's blooming cheeks “Ten dollars, ten dollars for the cow!’ © Fifty dollars ’’ shouted Bates. “ Way, cag a8 whispered a prudent neighbor, ‘‘she hain’t worth twenty, at the outside.’’ —- gin fifty for her,”’ replied Sam, dog- wo y Now, when Bally heard of this piece of gal- lantry, she must needs thank the purchaser for the compliment, and commend Sukey to his especiai kindness. Then ebe extended her plump band, which Sam eeiged with ruch a devouring grip that the little maiden could scarcely suppress a scream. She did suppress it, however; that she might hear whether he had anything further to say; but she disap- pointed. He turned away dumb, swallowing, as it were, hunks of griefas big as dumplings. When everything was sold off and dinner was over, the company disposed itself about the yard in groups, reclining on the grass, or seat- ed on benches and dismantled furniture. The conversation naturally turned on the events of the day aud the prospect of the Jones family, and it was unanimously voted a cussed pity that so Gine girl as Sally should be permitted to leave the country againgt her will. “\Hain't none of you sneaking whelps the sperit to her?"’ asked the white-headed miller, addressing a group of young bachelors lying near. The louts snickered, turned over, whispered to eaeh other, but no one showed any dispo- sition to try the experiment. The sun was declining in the west. Some of those wholived at a distance were already gone to harness up their horses. To-morrow the belle of Capaon valley would be on ber way to Missouri Just then Sally rushed from the house, with a face all exeitemeat, a step all determination. Arrived in the middle of the yard, she moun- ted the reversed apple-butter kettle. “I don’t want to go west—I don’t want to leave Old Virginia—and I won't leave, if there’s aman among ye that bas spunk enough to ask me to stay.” But where is southern chivalry? whithered beneath the sneers of cold-blooded maiignity” choked by the masims of dollar-jingling and pradence? distanced on the circular race- course of p ogress? bankrupt through the tricks of counterfeiting politicians ? Deluded querist, no! Like a strong and generous lion, it sleeps —sleeps sosoundly that even apes may grimace and chatter ineults in its face. and pull hairs from its tail with im- punity; but give ita good hard poke, and you will hear a roar that will make the cow- ard tremble and the brave prudent. Hearken to the sequel of Sally Jones Seareely had she finished her patriotic ad- dress when there wasageneral rush. Tho less active were trampled over like puffed skins at a bachanalian festival, : Miss Sally, I axes you.”’ * Miss Sally, I spoke first."” “I bespeak her for my son Bill,’’ squeaked an octogenarian, struggling forward to seise her arm To hide her confusion, Sally covered her face with her apron, when she felt a strong arm thrown around her, and heard a sten rian voice shout : ‘She's mine, by gauley.”” Sam Bates cleared a swath as if he had been in a grain field, bore his anresisti.g prise int. the house and slammed the door ou the cheer a he wedding came off that night, and on the following morning 8am rode home, driving his white cow before and carrying his wile bebind bim. —e Tue Priviceers cr Lear Year —Some curieus diver into the habits of the past saye that by the aucient custom, a lady wearings scarlet petticoat in leap year, may propore to a bachelor to marry her, aud if he declines to do so, and she shows him a part of the red garment he ig bound to presentto her a new silk dress to cover it. and assuage her wound- ed feelings We fancy that if the requirements of thie curiout custom were enforced in thie vicinity, a walk on the Avenue daring the dis- mal thaws we have lately had, would have costa bachelor whole cords of silk dresses, provided the ladies choose to impose the peu- alty. The shocking condition of the crossings recently caused many extraordina, ry develep- ments of under-garments. Bornagts —Our Indy readers will be intersst- ed to know that in New York, as to spring bounets, they are said to be bewitching in their new beauty, com: of silk tlond and flowers. put together in the most artistic way. The form is greatly improved—more room in thé crown. In short they are more overcom- ing as well as becoming to the fair iaces, smiling out from the blushing buds and blond frills Favor scems rather to lean to the full crown—caps very deep—with an over frill of blond ;—and form between the two, tendrils and leaves of the most delicate grasses and moss, peep daintly out as if to make sure that the reign ef stern, cold winter was over before presenting their buds and flowers. A celebrated man in Exgland, in one wing the gallows Sones to Newgate, ob- served to the bystanders that he had hung twenty persons on it atone time Sores one that it was too small. “Oh, no, bless you, twenty-five persons could swing on that very comfortably.”

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