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THS EVENING STAR,
ri'BHNHEU i:tery aftkk.ioui,
tKAOEFT SUNDAY,)
/I lis Sft Bui:d*mgt,f9m4r 0f ta
MtaM ??< Eltrmtk strutt
By W. D. VALLACB,
WIU bewwi to subscribers by carriers at SI*
^M) A "(UAK TKR CKNT8, pnfablf
In th?? A?<-iiU; papers served In package* at 37%
#en:s per month To mall subscriber* the sub
perlptioa prteeli THRICE DOLLARS AND FIF
TY CENTS a year i? *dr**c?f TWO DOLLARS
for si* months, and ONE DOLLAR for three
laonth*; for !e<w than three months at the rate of
jgtf certs a w-ek.
I^TSINOLK COPIES ONE CENT.
VOL. VII. WASHINGTON
SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 1856.
NO. 943.
THE WEEKLY STAR.
Vhuexcellent Family and New* Joorna'-r??n
tuning a greater variety of talwwv-jt rendv . U4'
?u be found tc any other?Is p*.b!i?ii<d ?<"
day mom) n jt
IRM
9U?leoopf, pet **
IS ?L?M.
F l?e *?p'.<* ?ft
Ten copies B 0?
Twenty copies 19 ??
|?T Cass, ?????? ? 4r?i?r,
(17 Single copies (in wrappan) nar be pwwved
at the oounler. Immediately after lb* laws* at the
paper. Prica?Taasa Caars.
PoiTH*?Tits who act as a* cats wtl'. be allowed
a commission of twenty per mi.
JULIAS P. LEVY,
mrotTIl AND DIALS* IK
WINES. LIQUORS. CIGARS, AND FI1CX
GROCERIES,
fleneral Com mission % Forwarding Merchant
INSURANCE AND BILL BROKER,
Mo 171 Pa a* , two do^r* below U S Hotel,
Wv Citt, D. C.
s| B.?Country Mer? i it* are revested to ?lve
?e a cell before pure ha- -g elsewhere.
op i-ly
DA'iU KK B KUTTPK*
TAKES BY A LADY.
MRS A C REDMOND HAVING removed
to her NEW ROOMS, on 7th it., between
H and I, prepared to take LIKENESSES* In
the h?>' style of the art.
Pi CTU RES w-U taken and put up In embo??ed
eav? for FIFTY CENTS. no* 22-tf
>1KDICAL CARD.
Doctor stanislas hernisz, reg
ulv Pwtitloner of HomfBopathy, Office 231"
MM F and Fourteenth streets. Consultations
from 10 a in to 3 p m
Doctor Stanislas Hernia*, having returned from
Europe with Improved health, will attend to the
practice of his profession.
I,e DoctercT narle Frangals
I?w Doctor Sprlcht Deutsch.
dec 17?1 m?
corr:* warerooii, *c.
J WILLIAM PLANT A CO , UNDEKTA
? KERS?re-'-i. nce!19 Sevf nth
Btr?e'. between 8 and H streets. ^2
Invrrrents pr cured 1 a.-\ny ground
?r -eaietery 'Jcffins, Caps, Shvuds, Carriages,
Hearse, and ev>-?y article for Interments qf
Ibe best qna'd'y frrnlshed at short notice, on the
m'??t rea?? ? '?!?* *? rms, and at all hours of the
light Having tte exclusive right of Cramp's
Pu ent Corpse Preserver, we guarantee to keep the
dead for any length of time. Jy 11?ly
mats:?mats:
1\IEW YORK WINTER STYLES OF ff~\
la Beebe, Lenrv, Genin, with other fash
Inails Gentlemen's Dress HATS, a full
and complete assortment at
LANE'S Hat, Cap
And Gent's Furn. Store, 421 Pa. avenue,
dec 3-tf
NEW FRUIT*?NEW FRUITS.
IV'hW RAISINS. FIGS, CRANBERRIES,
la Cnrraati, Lemons, paper shell Almonds,
p: hies, in vinegar and si>l>-ed, at 8*2 cent* a hun
dred. Hermetlcaily-st^aled Fruits; Pickled Fruits,
of all ktnds, very superior and cheap; all kinds
of Jellies iu glass jars at 25 cents, with a great
variety of fresh and nice article, suitable for the
i For aa'e at my store, a few steps north*
ee*t of Jackson Statue.
nov 13 Z M P. KING.
WI'ITA PERI'IIA TEETH.
mHK UNDERSIGNED HAVE BEEN IN
I 'he habit of sending ?ur patrons to Dr. Cosby
for Dental operations for a number of ve^rs. a iil
tike pleasure in recommendiug him to the eltl
of Washington as the best tooth extractor
aid dental operator that we have ever met with
He it-?vr.s teeth upon every plan that is practised
in th? United States.
P HV-fca.i,. M l> B w. T^wlrtfl. M. P
t X r,r,j?. M n. PUS John r. Miller. M. O.
J in-? V. y?ixt, MO HW. 0fc.?nib?rl1n, M. n., DDS.
r H H?rrl?. M l?. P Brown, M. D.
WyUKTim!^, T> B. M. Fri'?diri?, M. D.
Oifire over Ford A Br? 's, No. 290, corner of
ll'h ?irtct and Pa avenue. nov 27?fim*
i. TTt PERCHA TEETH.
lkK O. MUNSON, AT 31" PA AVENUE,
*' is mounting Teeth on a Gutta,
Percba Base Also, with Allen'* pat
en"- Qtlnuous Gum. combining beau-v
ty. x jengrh and cleanliness
1>t M is determined to keep pace with every
Improvement in Dentistry, and will strive to please
and profit his pa trots
itritiaci:
Rev Dr Gurley, Hon R H Gillet,
Dt Binney, Hon S A Douglas,
Hon C Mason. Dr R P Patterson,
Hon A O P Nicholson, Dr R Coolidge,
And the M dlcal Faculty of Georgetown Col
lege. nov 23?tf
CONFECTIONERY!
rpHOS POTENT1N1 WOULD RESPECT
I f olly inform the citizens of Washington that
he aas purchased the well-known Confectionery
e?tabiishment of John Miller, which he will carry
on wltn increased facilities for ministering to the
tastes of tnose who may favor hint with their pa
tronage.
H* will manufacture and keep on hand a large
assortment cf fancy and ornamental CON FEC
TIONEKY, WEDDING CAKE, CANDIES,
J? LLIES, CHARLOTTE RUSSE, BLANC
MANGE, and every other delicacy used at
BALLS AND SUPPER PARTIES.
When desired, he will attend these or other
f?*?Mve occasions, and furnish tables with every
delicacy and luxury, served in the m<?t fashion
s' t'vle. with punctuality and attention.
H ? ku just received a large assortment of for
eua BON BONS. CONFECTIONERY, PIGS.
PRUNES, Ac , in fancy boxes and ornamental
i artoua Abo, omamen'al FIGURES, PYRA
MIDS and other decor "lona for the table; at Din
uer and Supper Parties
THOMAS POTENTiNI,
No ?79 Pe-msyivania aveuue,
between 10th and tith ?tree's, south side,
dec it
S. P. H .OVER'S
Boot, 8feo?, Mid 1 ink Establishment,
Iron Hall, Pa avenue, ^'.ween ?th u.r,d 10th sts.
I HAVE JUST RECEIVED F<>K INDIES,
1 >118 * "
J1SSB9. ard CHILDREN, Cleth..
B'ltion, Buckskin lln?d Button, Heeled]
v I T&RS Also, thick and thin Gait^, |
Bronze, Black, and Colored, at 91 26,
'?or*h 9i, Ladles Alpine Button Gaiters. $3.?0;
Kreneh White Satin Giicerlous SLIPPERS. Gan
' ? ?nen's Freneh Patent l^eather BOOTS and
SHOPS, of all descriptions; Gentlemen's De
tached QAITF.RS. all colon: Boy's and Youth's
Pstent Leather and Cnlf BOOTS and SHOES.
My stock of Fall and Winter Wear, recently se
lected from the most^elebrated manufacturer.. Is
v?rv superior.
I promises to ofW unusual inducements,and re
spec'.fnlly soliclt-your patron aye and influence,
dee IV?tf 8 P HOOVER
F'INE FRENCH EDITIONS?OF ROUS
*>au, Racine. Sevigne. Corneille, Moliere. De
^tsel, Duels, Frelssart, Bou daione, Le Safe,
??ehtJer, Gulzot, Bo?*uet. Mons'rele:, Malherbe,
D.^ates. Barth"'^my. VoltaVc Chateaubriand,
Hiortan. Rabe^..*, Scribe. .V alebram he St
P>rre. Fenelot.. l'hierry. Machiavelll, Regnard,
'.her wri may be found at the most mod
??ra'e prices 7.? the bookstore of the undersigned
rnjx^tedby himself direct from Paris, In flaecal
d ivtorocco bindings, some of them with beau
tiful illuat.'it.on*
? ,? Also inn til coUectIon, various,of French
B<w>k? for vou'.h Paris adiMons
dec*?tr FRANCK TAYLOR.
A GENERAL INVITATION TO EX
A and- c or of the largs-t and bes'
? ?f Pariot Gr,ifid. Square, and Boudoir PIANOS,
evei exhibited to a Washington public Persons
wishing to purchase, will find that they can be
a.-e?iminoda'ed on tfer most liberal terms, by early
appfieation at the Music Depot. Star Buildings,
GEO HILBUS. Ajjent.
'?nstantiy In receipt of N EW MUSIC.
w?l *
dee. il _?r
MAKULE v% ORS?marble wORE i
for sale
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS OH HAND A
viritty of Anieric&a and Italian
MONUMENTS, cf beautiful design and highly
? workn^:i?hip, to which he Invites the
ot'eHon of the public Persons in waut of Mon
>?fn?Tiig, or any other kind of marble work, Will
u to their advantage to give him a call. 1 ne
"wrhie iud woikiiuuwlp Is of the best quality,
a?d will b" ?? id as low as almllar work can be
oh**;at the North. .
AL?c, on h^nd. a large stock of highly finished
Marble MANTELS, Which will be sold at re
<1 M-ed pous _ ?
ALEXANDER RUTHERFORD
Marble and Brown Stone Yard of?e door from
1 ?# stree*. opposite National Theatre.
? 1"- eoftm (U nloa>
STUART'S < ANDIF*.
1' ST RECEIVED, PER EXPRESS. ONE
r_,*e of Stu.irt'ij celebrated STEAM CAND\ .
?if >M^ar 1*1 ims Vanilla Cr?^im, and
?ter ktuidft t or sale at
Z M. P KING'S,
Vermont avenue, corner 15th and I sta.
I1ABaS. WORK BOXES, CHINA GOODS,
^ard CASES, PORTEMONNAIES, Ac.,
*? lu? P? avenoe, between 9th and lUth streets.
JOHN F ELLIS.
( 'LOCH*, CLOCKS, CLOCKS, at
rtlh LAKES,
?m peiMMyiyaiMa >??nue.
OAITIER'S
Udlri1 and 6fnllfmri'? Elegant
SALOON AND BESTAURANT,
Conducted on tht plan ?/ Taylor f Dtlmonieo's
N'u> York.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN CAN PRO
cure at all hours BREAKFAST, LUNCH,
DINNER and SUPPKR, served in the beat style
at a few minutes' notice.
All the delicacies of the seesen constantly on
hand.
Members of Congress and others taking rooms
can make deMpble arrangements ou moderate
terms to have flTelr meals furnished.
Elegant dining rooms and parlor* for the ac
eommodation of messes or parties of gentlemen
de-drons of taking their meals together
Strangers vis ting the city will tlnd this estab
lishment a great convenience, and are respectful
ly Invited to ca>l and examine 1*
C GAUPlER,
dec IS?solm 252 Pennsylvania avenne_
TVFH A NORKLET'S
SEW A SV CHEAP
?ADDLE, HARNESS AND TRUNK STORE,
1V9 Seventh st .oppositeOdd Fellows' Hall.
MESSRS. TOP HAM.
9^|DLlate of Philadelphia, and
(OH^NORFLET of this city,
A respectfully announce to
their friends and the public, that they have com
menced the Saddling Business at the above stand,
where they will make and keep constantly on
hand a large and superior assortment of?Mens',
Ladies', and Boyss SADDLES, BRIDLES.
MARTINGALES, and WHIPS HARNESS at
every description, both for city and country use.
All kinds of TRUNKS, VALISES, and CAR
PF.T BAGS Ladles'SATCHELS. TRAVEL
ING BASKETS,and FANCY WORK BOXES.
HORSE BLANKETS. COVERS. COLLARS,
and HAMES Horse. Spoke, and Dust BRUSH
ES. CARDS, CURRY-COMBS, SPONGES,
Ac., Ac.
All material used 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 surpassed, either for style or
durability. By unremitting efforts to give satis
faction we hope to merit, ana respectfully solicit,
a share of public patronage.
Particular attention paid to covering Trunks
and repairing all kinds of work.
Saddlers' tools constantly on hand._ no* 7?tf
PHRENOLOGY.
Madame frice's (late of balti
more) compliments to the Ladies and Gen
tlemen in this city, would Inform them that she
has opened her studio at No. 517 I street, near
Sixth. where she Is prepared to furnish Phreno
logical Charts on the shortest notice. This Is no
humbug, bat thfe result of years of scientific, re
search and experience Terms moderate. A call
is solicited from those desiring to know them
selves. dec 14?T.ThASlm
THE PIANO FORTE CLASSES
or
MR. \T . H K N R T PALM K R ,
WII.U meet at the Academy of Music, corner
of 9th and D streets, on and after MON
DAY, Oct. bth, 1855. Tie pupils are requested
to be in attendance on the d-tys and hours specl
fled In the notices addressed to them.
oc. t W . U ENR Y PALMER, Director
MORE NEW liOODS.
JOHN H smoot, NO. 119 SOUTH side
Bridge street, near High, Georgetown. D. C .
has received an additional supply of tall and
Winter GOODS, making his assortment very
complete
In his .-.tock will be found a first rate assort
ment of?
Ladles' Dress Goods
Black Moire Antique Silks
Moire Antique Cloak and Dress Trimmings
Rich striped and Moire Antique Sash and Bonnet
Ribbons
Swiss and Cambric Bands, Collars and Sleeves
Black and col'd Cloths, for Cloaks
St?Ua, Brocha and Bay State Shawls
With a good assortment of the best makes Flan
nels, Blankets, and Dry Goods generally
My stock being desirable and ch*appurchasers
will find It to their advantage to call before netting
fully supplied. J- H. SMOOT.
nov i:i_tf
:1
REMOVAL.
'flHE SUBSCRIBER WOULD MOST RE
1. spectf ully Inform his customers and the
>ubllc generally, that he has removed his
Store from the south to the north side of Pa.
avenue, between Eleventh and Twelfth
street, where he will kecpaftill and well-selected
assortment of the best and latest stvle of F R EN CH
CLOTHS, CASS1MERES, VESTING*, AND
GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS. As
the excellent bnslne?s stand will enable him to
do a much large' business, he feels assured that
he can furnish Gentlemen's Garments on more
moderate terms than heretofore H t vi ng practised
for a number of years in G^rmnny, England and
F ranee, he is oontident that he can piea?e all those
who may fa"or aim with a call. Feeling grate
ful for past favors he solicits a continuance of the
same. tt. F. SCHAFER,
nov 13 Merchant Tailor.
COUGH*, COLDS, HOARSENESS, Ac.
PERSONS predU posed to Pulmonary Affec
tions find tnis the most trying season, owing
to the sudden changes in temperature; yet by a
little care, adopting warm clothing and supply
ing themselves with a good prescription or cough
remedy they may easily ward off what may else
Cove a dangerous winter companion. TY
ER S COMPOUND GUM ARABIC SYRUP
has been so long known and highly appreciated
as one of our most innocent, yet efficacious, plea
sant, and (since the reduction in price,) economi
cal remedies, that It may be recommended and
used with the utmost confidence. It Is sold at 25
cents, or three bottles In one, 5<> c?jnts. Wholesale
Sr PATTERSON A NAIRN and STOTT A
O.j and retail by most Druggists. In Alexan
dria by PEBL A STEVENS; Georgetown by
Mr CISRKLL 9
OAMBLEH.S THICKS WITH CARDS
I^XPOSED AND EXPLAINED BY J. H. I
?A Green; price 25 cents.
MORGAN'S MYSTERIES OF FREE MA
SONRY : containing all ths Degrees of the Order
oonferred in a Master s Lodge, as written by Capt.
Wm. Morgan ; price 25 cents.
HOME COOK BOOK : containing severalhun
dred excellent recelp ts ; price 25 cents.
LAWS OF LOVE: A complete code of gal
lantry, containing concise rules for the conduct of
a courtship through its entire progress. Aphor
isms on love, the courts of love in tne nineteenth
century, rules for telling the characters and dispo
sitions of woman; price 25 cents
LADIES' GUIDE TO BEAUTY: containing
practical advice on Improving the complexion, the
hair, the bands, the form, the teeth, the eves, the
feet, the features, so as to Insure the highest de
gree of perfection, of which they are susceptible,
and also upwards of one hundred receipts for va
I rious cosmetics, oils, pomades; only 25 cents.
I Any of the above books can be bought of the
Agent, ALEX. ADAIHSON, Seventh street, op
Clte the Post Oflee, where he keeps on hand all
CHEAP PUBLICATIONS, magazines,
end NEWSPAPERS. BLANK BOOKS, PENS,
INK. PAPER, STATIONERY of all kinds,
CHILDREN'S TOY BOOKS. PRIMMERS,
AKC CARDS, FLAYING and VISITING
CARDS, BALL, Ac. aovfi?3me
MK8SRS TAYLOR A MAURY HAVING
completed their arrangements for the ap
proaching season, respectfully Invite attention to
their large and varlea stock, which includes, In
addition to a superb collection of BOOKS, a large
assortment of FANCY ARTICLES of the most
elegant and recherche description, particularly
suited for Christmas and New Year Presents
dec 24?tr
(^OLT'fc, ALLEN' HOBBINS, and LAW
' rence A Co o patent revolving hammer, five
and six barrel PISTOLS. Also, a ijood assort
ment of single barrel Pistols, from 7o cents to So
each American RAZORS of the Inast quality,
every razor warranisd. For sale by
E K LUNDY,
dec 11 No 128 Bridge street. Georgetown.
IMMK LIBRARY EDITIONS of Campbell,
Milton, Dryden, Bryant, Halleck, Loajrfel
lo\e, Shak-peare. Byron, Pope Moore. Hemans,
Joanna Baillle, Cowoer, Thomson. Willis, Si
gouruey, Herbert,Shelly, Coleridge, Wordsworth,
Bums, Goldsmith, Seott. Hood, Swift, Chaucer.
?p< ruier, lennysoa, Southey, Rogers, Young and
many other Poets, may be found at the most mod
erate price*, at the bookstore of the undersigned,
fine editions, In moroceo and calf bindings, many
of them beautifully Illustrated; most of them Im
ported direc t from London, by the undersigned,
and bound there. FKaNCK f AYLuR.
dec 2W ?
Mfifrrw
AY' BE SERVED (BY LADIES) WITH
every variety of Cosmetic and Articles accom
panying the toilet, it THE LAKES,
504 Pa. ivenue, near Adam's fcxprt*.
T
BOOK AND JOB PRINTING.
HOMA8 McGILL, SUCCESSOR TO THE
Arm of Klrkwood A McOlll respectfully an
nounces that he 1* fully prepared to execute all or
ders for
PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING
at his large and convenient Establishment, 7th st.
three doors below Odd Fellows' Hall.
The busln*** of the old firm, and all other work
entrusted to him will meet with promt attention.
THOMAS MeGILL.
Seventh street, between D and E,
Three doors below Odd Fellows' Hall.
Jan 1?eolm
STEWART'S
SKYLIGHT DAGUERREAN ROOMS.?Our
PICTURES are perfectly life like, with a
beautiful brightness, and having an elegant smooth
and beautiful soft tone, they are not surpassed, If
equaled, In the United States. We invite the
public to call and see for themselves Gallery
over M W. Gait A Bros. Jewelry Store, between
9th and 10th streets, No. 324 Pa avenne.
nov ltt?eo2m
M
MEW YORK STORK SELLING OFF.
ISS H. M. MANN, SUCCESSOR TO
Miss S. J. A M. McGaw, next door to Tost
Office, Bridge street, Georgetown, in order to
reduce her stock of goods before the Spring sea
son, she will sell at oast a handsome assortment
of EMBROIDERY. DRESS TRIMMINGS,
RIBBONS, FEATHERS, aud FLOWERS,
dec 19?fltAeolm
& /r H. F. W A R D.?I will give the above
mentioned reward for the apprehension
and delivery to me, of AN N, a slave, who calls
herself Ann Johnson, and who ran away from me
on Saturday night, thetith Instant. She is about
24 yuars old, 5 feet, four or five inches high, light
black complexion with full round face, or good
figure, and likely. She has a variety of clothing
and took with her her feather bed and bedding.
WM F PHILLIPS,
dec 10?eotf 596 New Jersey avenue.
I
NEW YORK HATS.
WISH ALL GENTLEMEN WHO ARE IN
want of Hats to bear in
mind that the plan which I
adopted six months ago, of
selling HATS and CAPS
at greatly reduced prices,
for ca?h only, is In success
ful operation, consequently
those who pay cash have
the benefit of cash, and are
not charged twenty-five per
cent, extra profit to offset
bad debts.
Th?* very b^st and most fashionable DRESS
HA TS, at S3 50, equal to any usually sold at S.3,
and the best S3 Hat south of New York; and a
fir>t rate, durable, and fashionable Hat, 50
A full supply of black and brown FELT HATS,
and Children's Fancy Goods, at very low prices.
Small profits and quick sales is the motto.
ANTHONY, Practical Hatter,
Seventh street, uvar Pennsylvania avenue,
Opposite Dcxter's Hotel.
1 have made arrangements with one of the best
boot makers in Philadelphia to be kept constantly
supplied with the very best and most fashionable
French calf skin sewed BOOTS, warranted
French calf, or no sale, which I offer for the un
precedented low price of S3 . I have shown
them io competent Judges, who pronounce them
to be the best Boots for the price In the United
Stales.
I also have a splendid sewed GAITER BOOT,
made of the very best French calf skin patent
leaf her, all of the latest style, for S3 50.
Competition is out of the question. All I atkls
for gentlemen to coine and see for themselves
Terms positively cash. dec 6?eo3m
U. ,fc>IKEN, Jeweler*
3*0 J'tnna avenut, bttureen 9th and. lOt* ulnets,
Has received and opened this day
a magnificent aosortment of fine and ^
rich imported JEWELRY,suchas Flor- JWjk
tntin^ and Roman Mosaics, Italian Lavas J
and Corals, Garnets, Cameos, and a vari-^BM^
ety of richly chased Gold Jewelry or any descrip
tlon, the very latest styles Also, a new lot of
fine London and Genev.i WATCHES, warranted
timekeepers.
FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
A splendid assortment of fine Silverware, Pitch
ers, Castors, Creams, Goblets, Cups, Forks and
Spoons, (sterling,) Fish, Cake and Pie Knives,
Butter and Fruit Knlyes, Soup and Oyster Ladles,
Preserve. Sugar and Cream Spoons, Salt Cellars,
Napkin Rings, etc . etc
SILVER PLATED WARE, ON ALBATA.
Castors, Baskets, Butterboats, Urne, Forks and
Spoons.
FANCY ARTICLES.
I reach Clocks, Dresden China Ornaments, In
vari< ?y, Card Casts, Portmonnalea, Cl^ar Cases.
And alr-o a large assortment of
SPECTACLES
In Gold, Silver and Steel Frames, to *u1t etery
eve and ago; Eye Glasses, Congress Spwcs, aud
Opera Glance.
We take pleasure In showing our goods to
all. whether purchasers or not.
} 11 our goods are warranted as represented, &nd
will be sold at the lowest possible price.
!jy Jewelry and Silverware made to order:
Diamonds remounted ; Gold Pens repointed, and
Engraving on Stone executed at short notice.
(Tnronometcni and ail kinds of fine Watcher and
Musical Boxea put In perfect order at short notice.
H. SEMKEN, Jeweler,
330 Pa. avenue, between ink and loth sis.
deC lr-?f
NOTICE OF CONTINUATION.
AMES II SHKKELL HAVING SUCCEED
ed to the business of Shekell A Brothers,/
and located at No 279 F street, corner ofi
13lh, will open January 1. 1H56. with an en-I
tire new and fresh stock of GROCER IES.L.,
together with a full and complete assortment
fine WINES, BRANDIES, CORDIALS, Ac.,
all of which have been selected with care, ex
clusively for families, and to which he invitee the
inspection of his friends, the patrons of the late
firm, aud the public, intending to keep for sale all
the desirable varieties afforded by the firm,
dec 29?lm
MUSIC FOR PRI VATE TART IKS AND
SOIREES.
TESSRS. SCHEEL AND FISCHER RE
L spectfulty inform the admirers of good mu
sic, that they are prepared to attend to the con
ducting of musical performanae on the Piaeo and
Violin, at Private Parties and Soirees, during the
season, and beg leave to assure their patrons that
they will produce (unchanged! the best selections
of Strauss and Labitzky, and other approved com
posers ; and with a view and hope to give entire
satisfaction, they will perforin at intervals selec
tions from the mo?t admired Operas.
Their terms will be moderate
Apply at No 316, next to Iron Hall, to Mr. Fis
cher, or to Mr. Scheel, at his residence, No. 4?2
Fourteenth st. Jan 2-eo2w
GIFT HOOKSTORK~
GENERAL, SELECTION OF STANDARD
^ Gift and Miscellaneous BOOKS
AND STATIONERY* for sale at
IlILBUS'S MUSIC DEPOT,cor -
ner of Pa avenue and 11th street '
GREAT INDUCEMENT
EVERY PURCHASER RECEIVES A GIFT
Each article Is sold at the usual retail price, and
for every dollar's purchase a sealed envelope Is
drawn by the buyer, containing the name of some
gift, which is presented on the spot. Among the
Gifts are Gold Watches, Jewelry, Music, Fancy
and Toilet Articles, Ac. " ' y
HILBl'S MUSIC DEPOT,
dec 8?tr Corner Pa av and Uth st.
USEFUL PRESENTS.
NE OF THE BEST STORES OF THE
kind in the city is G. FRANCIS'S, 490 Sev
enth street. He has not only every Housekeeping
article, but Razors, Scissors, Combs, Brushes,
Cabas, and other useful articles. His goods are
of an excellent quality, and he sells lower than
any one else In the city If afriendof ours wished
to know the best place to buy a Sett of Spoons,
Knives and Forks, Tea Setts, Castor, Cake Bas
ket, or anything, from the finest Pocket Knife to
an Axe or Wood-Saw, we would say. "go to
F RAN CIS. on Seventh street, you will be sure of
getting good articles, and at the very lowest
" dec 1#?tf
J
M'
A'
O
ALBUMS; F rench Portfolios; Bibles and
Prayer Books, bouiuMn morocco and velvet,
with and withont clasps; Bagley's and Morton's
Gold Pens in gold and silver cases , gold Peucll
Caws; Rogers' finest Penknives, imported direct
from the manufacturer; fine editions of Ameri
can, French and English authors, in fine bind
ings, imported direct from Paris and London by
dec 31 FRANCK TAYLOR.
OPEKA GLASSES?The largest and cheap
est assortment In the city at
JOHN F. ELLIS,
306 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts.
dec 31
i^inkgood&fo* presentb?Telh8,?
* HHPs-?V?SW,oi?fUKfcstreet. 4m 10
BALLS.
PRO BONO PUBLICO !
TWENTY-NINTH~ANWTJAL BALL
or THI
Franklin Fire Company!
In honor of the Birth-night of the illus
trious Or. Franklin.
The company respectfully an
nounce to their friends and the public that
they will give their Twenty-ninth Ajinual Ball on
THURSDAY EVENING, January 17th, 1836, at
Carusi's Assembly Rooms.
The general satisfaction our annual balls have
heretofore given and the entire success attending
th?m, Inspire* us with renewed energy, and we
->l#dge ourselves to make this ball one of the
'htest that baa ever given brightness to the
tory of balls in the annals of the company
io exertions will be spared that m^y contribute
the enjoyment and pleasure of those who may
honor us with their presence.
Obliging and experienced Floor Managers have
lieMi selected whose every exertion will lie to give
satisfaction In regard to tne floor.
Supper will be fhrnlshed by an experienced
caterer.
Confections, IceCream, Fruit, Ac . will lie pro
vided by one of our city's moat skillful confec
tioners
A favorite Cotillon Band has been engaged for
the occasion.
Tickets ONE DOLLAR?admitting a gentle
mab and 'adles.
No flats or Caps will be allowed in the hall ex
cep' those worn by the F iremen.
The entire company will act as the Committee
of Reception.
Committet
R E Doyle,
J Williamson,
G Crossfield,
H Ward,
T L Martin,
R G Eckloff,
J B Melley,
A Spring,
C J Canfleld,
J B Moran,
dcc 18?TitAJan 15
of Arrangements.
Wm H Fanning,
J Standsbury,
D Drisooll,
WmM Payne,
Wm Jones,
T Sin on,
J M Hough,
E C Eckioff,
L Thomas,
8 Butt.
,1?,I7
OFFICIAL.
TR?A?rir Dkpartment, D<r. 1,1B55.
Notice is hereby given to holders of storks of
she United States that this Department will pur
chase to the amount of SI,500 000 of said stocks
at any time when the same mav be otTerod prior to
th^ 1st day of J une next, and will pay thecefor the
following prlc-s, to wit:
For stock of the loan of 1812, a premium of ten
per cent; for stock of the loans of 1847 and 1818,
a premium of sixteen per oeut.; for stock issued
under the act of i860, commonly called Texas-In
demnity stock, a premium of six por cent.; and
for Ktock of the loan of 1816, redeemable on the
12 h November, 1816, if received at the Treasury
prior to the l?t day of January next, a premium
of'J* percent; if received between the lstJan
uaiy and the 31st of March next, a premium of
2 per cent ; and If received after the Tlst of March
and prior to said 1st of June next, a premium of
P^r cent.
I merest will also be allowed on said stocks at
the rates specified in the certificates, from the 1st
July last, If assigned with the principal of the
certificates received prior to the 1st of January
next. After that date the interest will be allowed
In addition to the premium from 1st of January to
the*!ate of their receipt In both east** one day's
lntdKst will be 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 tftates (with the current half year's in
terest, If sent prior to the 1st of January next) by
the party entitled to receive the purchase money.
Payment for these stocks will be made by dr?fts
upon the assistant treasurersat Boston, New York,
or Philadelphia, as the parties entitled to receive
the money may direct.
JAMES GUTHRIE,
dec 3?dtJunel Secretary of the Treasury.
fNo 560 ]
? Swamp and Overflowed Lands."
JIBL1C NOTICE?PURSUANT TO THE
I Instructions of the Secretary of the Interior,
public notice is hereby 2iven that, in order to
bring to a close the business under the act of Con
gre.?s approved September ?-?, 1850, entitled,41 An
act to enable the State of Arkansas, and other
State*, to reclaim the 'swamp lands' within their
limits," and at the same time afford to parties
who claim that portions of the lands selected un
| der said law are dry and fit for cultivation, an op
nortunlty to Introduce evidence, all lands so se
lected, to the approval whereof no objection be
made within six months from the date hereof,
will be certified and patented to the States
8uch objections as are contemplated by the
above must be made under oath, aad filed with
the register and receiver of the proper land office
for transmission to the General I.and Office The
necessary forms for affidavits are in the hands of
| said officers
The following classes of land are exempt from
objection, to-wit:
1st. Lands entered with cash, or located with
military bounty land warrants or scrip, after the
passage of the act of 38th September, I860, and
prior to the passage of the act of 2d March, 1865,
"for the relief of purchasers and locators of swamp
and overflowed lands "
2d Lands already patented to the State under
J the swamp law.
In all cases where objection is raised, testimony
must be taken before the register and receiver of
the land office, at such time, after the expiration
of said six months, as thev may appoint, with the
consent of the Commissioner of the General Land
Office.
The lists of swamp and overflowed lands are
open to Inspection during the regular business
hours of ihe Laud Office.
Given under my hand, at the city of Washing
ton, this 21st day of December. 1?-o5.
THOS. A hendricks,
Commissioner General Land Office,
jan 10?
All the new books published
received and for sale, at SHILLINGTON'S
BOOKSTORE.
Caspar, by the author of "Wide, Wide World."
The Mysterious Story Book, or the*'Good Step
Mother
Lances of Lynwood, a new juvenile book, by the
author of the Heir of Redcliffe.
Travels, Voyages, and Adventures of Gilbert Go
ahead, by Peter Parley
Mimic Life, by Mrs. Ritchie, formerly Mrs Mo
watt
Widow Bedott Papers
The Hunter's Feast, or Conversation around the
Camp Fire, by Capt. Mayne Reid, author of
the Scalp Hunters.
Ten Years among the Mall Bugs
Fanny Grey, a history of life in a series of six
beautiful figures, the neatest and most delight
ful gift for children that we have seen.
Blank Books and Stationery of every descrip
tion, at the lowest prices, for sale at
shillington'S
Stationery and Book Establishment, Odeon
Building cor. Pa av. and 4? st. dec 31?tf
ELEGANT NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS
maybe found at T. GALLIGAN A CO 'S.
dealers in fine Fancy Goods, Jewelry, Silver, En
glish Plated Ware,Toilet Articles, Ac., Ac , 370
Penn. avenue, under Browns' hotel. dec HQ
M A R K I A O E OU1DE.
DR YOUNG'S POCKET ?SCULAPIUS;
Or, Every One his swn Physicians
rections for its perfect cure. Being a Confidential
Silent Friend and Private Adviser; followed by
Observations on the Treatment of Venereal Di?
eases, Gonnorrhaea, Gleet, Strictures, Ac ; illus
trated with Cases Plates, and Diagrams, from
Dr. YOUNG'S PRIVATE PRACTICE?to be
consulted without exposure, and with assured
confidence of success
Only 25 cents. For sale by the Agent, ALEX.
ADAMSON, on Seventh st , opposite Post Office,
dec >4?3m*
FANCY STATIONERY,
AND PAPIER MACHE PORTFOLIOS,
BLOTTERS, *o., at THE LAKES, HA Pa!
?9n*9? 4m 9
EVENING STAR
THE CLOUDS
Ufa. we live like bright Island* upon the bine
deep,
Or we spread our wbit? tails, and then float while
we sleep;
We weave gauze-like curtains to hang o'er the
?ky.
Like veined lids that scarcely conceal beauty's
eye?
8q Host we, so dteam we, whlla burneth the
noon,
But waken alway ere the cool coming moon
Tbpn, then while the sunset Illumes the West,
We come from the zenith to lie on his breast;
We make him all glorious with purple and gold,
His bright drapery failing in many a fold ;
Oh, purple and amber, all loveliest dyes,
Are the colors we give to the soft evening skies!
We rise when light hearted o'er mountain tope
I bigh,
I Our cool snow-white fingers just laid oa the sky;
Bat when we have "nursed our dark wrath till
'tis warm."
The earth feels our might In the quivering storm,
We lay our black bosoms right dcwn on her (
b.east.
Her emeral-i form in our fierce arm* is prest,
Bo'd rush our mad armlet, in battle arrey,
And the light groweth dim In the brightest neon
day :
And the earth to her centre quakes solemn and
dread,
As the voice of our thunder breaks o'eT her bow'd
head,
And the eyes of all nations wax hfavy with fear.
When our fire-track a moment is seen on the
sphere,
As we shiver to atoms the tall forest's pride,
Or the fair trusting creature that clung to your
side;
And our vials ot wrath we pour furiously down,
O'er mountain and valley, o'er forest and town.
But listen, oh listen, what sweet songs we sing.
In the pattering rain of delicious young spring ;
We make the earth green with our soft-falling
showers,
We people the hill-side with gentle eyed flow'ra,
We make the buds bloom on the fruit bearing
trees,
We moisten the furrow the plowman to please;
Oh, are ye not glad when >e hoar our foot fall,
For the flower* all hear it, and wake at the call.
And In the hot city how brightens each eye
When we spread out pale tints 'twlxt the earth
and the sky;
And the summt-r-rain cometh to inclsten the
street,
And cool the hot pathways for poverty's feet,
And the weary and friendless, kind nature will
bless, *
As her breezes enfold them in gentlest caress ?
But In the chill wiater we darken the air;
| Cold, sullen, remorseless, as beasts in their lair;
We open our bosoms?the feathorv snow
Without voice, without sound on the earth lleth
low:
When darkness closed round vou, the bleak hills
were bare;
Vou woke In the morning, the snow king was
there;
And In the broad sunlight he summoned his
hosts,
I And they came back in vapors as noiseless as
ghosts?
Ye watched, but ye never could ?ee them arise,
Only knew they had been, and were gone to the
skies.
Oh. we lie like bright Islands upon the blue deep
Or, spreading our sails, we float while we sleep. |
We come when the sunset grows bright iu the
west,
To clothe him in glory then lie on his breast;
Wi make the earth tremble with storm and with
wrath,
And lay many idols In duet on our path^
And In ihe sweet spring-time we waken the flow
ers,
And cool Ihe faint city with timely-sent shower.*,
And then in the winter we lie 'neath your feet,
So close to the e*rth we can hear her heart b<*at.
THE OLDEN TIME.
Mrs Wright?Franklin'6 Head?Anecdotes.
I came oddly in contact with the eccentric
Mrs. Wright, on my arrival at Paris from
Nantes. Giving orders from the balcony of
the Hotel d'York, to my English servant,!
was assailed by a powerful female voice, cry
iDg out from an upper story, " Who are you 1
An American. I hope!" 14 Ye*, madam," I
replied; " and who are you ?" In two min
utes she came blustering down stairo, with the
familiarity of an old acquaintance. We were
soon on the most excellent terms I discov
ered that she was in the habit of daily inter
course with Franklin, and was visited and
carressed by all the respectable American* iu
Paris. She was a native of New Jersey, and
by profession, a moulder of wax figures. The
wild flights of her powerful mind stamped ori
ginality on all her acts and language. She
was a tall and athletic figure; walked with a
firm, bold step, aud erect as an Indian. Her
complexion w is somewhat sallow, her cheek
bones high, her facs furrowed, and her olive
eyes keen, piercing, and expressive Her
sharp glance was appalling . it had almost the
wilduoss of the maniac.
The vigor and originality of her conversation
corresponded with her manners and appear
ance. She would utter language, in her in
cessant volubility, as if unconscious to whom
directed, that would put her hearers to the
blush. She apparently possessed the utmost
simplicity of heart and character
With the head of wax upon her lap, she
would mould the most accurate likenesses, by
the mere force of a retentive recollection of
the traits and lines of ithe countenance ; she
would form her likenesses by the manipuUtion
of the wax with her thumb and finger Whilst
thus engaged, her strong mind poured forth an
uninterrupted torrent of wild thoughts, and
anecdotes,and reminiscencesof men and events.
She went to London about the year 1767. near
the period of Franklin's appearance there as
the agent of Pennsylvania. The peculiarity
of hercharacter, and the excellence of her wax
figures, made her room* in Pall Mall, a fash
ionable lounging place for the nobility and
distinguished men of England. Here her deep
penetration and sagacity, cloaked by her ap
parent simplicity of purpose, enabled her to
gather mauy facts and secrets important to
'? dear America"?her uniform expression in
referring to her native land, which she dear
ly loved.
She was a genuine republican and ardent
whig The king and queen often visited her
rooms: they would induce her to work upon
her heads, regardless of their presence >he
would often, as if forgetting herself, address
them as Qeorge and Charlotte This fact she
often mentioned to me herself. Whilst in Eng
land, she communicated much important in
formation to Franklin, and remained in Lon
don until '75 or '76. engaged in that kind cf
intercourse with him, and the American gov
ernment, by which she was placed in a posi
tion of extreme hasard
I saw her frequently in Paris. in '81, and in
various parts of England, from '62 to'94. Her
letters followed me in my travels through
Europe. I had assisted her at Paris, had ex
tended aid to her son at Nantes, and given
him a free passage in one of our ships to
America. Her gratitude was unbounded.
This son was a painter and artist of some emi
nence, and in 1784 took a model of Washing
ton's head in plaster. I heard, from Wa*n
ington himself, an amusing annecdote con
nected with this bust.
In January, 1785,1 enjoyed the inestimable
privilege of a visit uudtr his roof, in the ab
ience of all visitors. Among the many inter
ring subjects which engaged our convent
ion in a long winter evening, (the most valu
ible of my lite,) in which his dignified lady
ind Miss Custis united, he amused us by re
ating the incident of the taking of this model.
'Wright came to Mount Vernon," the Cen
tral remarked, " with the singular request
hat I should permit him to take a model of
uy face in plaster of Paris, to which I con
sented with some reluctance. He oilod my
eatures over, and placing me flat upon my
>ack, upon a cot, prooeeded to daub my face
tith the plaster- Wbilft in this ludicrous at
ud?,
seeing my face thai overspread with the plas
ter, involuntarily exolaunad. Her cry ?x
cit?d in me ft disposition to smile, which ga\e
my month a slight twist or compression of the
tip#, that is new ?b?enr.?ble in the basts Wright
ftflerwards made " These are nearly the
words of Washington.
time ***** ??<in?"nt*nce with Mrs.
wtight commenced, she informed me tllat an
eminent female chemist of Paris had Wtitieu
her a note that she wou!d make her a visit a
twelve o clock the next day, and announce!
ftlso that she could not speak English. Mr*.
>V right desired me to act as interpreter. At
the appointed hour the thundering of a car
riftge in the court-yard announced the arrival
of the French lady She entered with much
grac? in which Mrs. W. wa? no match far her
^-ho was old, witn a sharp nose, with
broad patches of vermlllion spread ovor the
deer, farrows of her cheeks I was placed in
a chair between the two original* Their
tongues flew with velootty?the one in English
and the other in French, and neither under
standing a word the other uttered. I saw no
possibility of interpreting two such volleys of
words, and at length a'roptly commanded
silence for a moment!
I 9sked each, " Do you understand V* "Not
?* word." said Mrs Wright. "PTimport^"
replied .the chemist, and bounding fr>m her
chair to the middle of the floor, ac I dropping
a low caurtesy, was off 44 What an ola
painted fool," said Mrs W., in anger. It
was evident that this visit was not intended
for an interchange of sentiment, but a mere
act of civility?a call.
I employed Mm. W to make the head of
Franklin, which was often the source of much
amusement to me. After it was completed,
both being invited to dine with Franklin, I
conveyed her to Pa^sy in my carriage, she
bearing the head upon her lap. No sooner
were we in the presence of the doctor than
she placed one head by the side of tho olh*r
"There." she exclaimed, "are two brother*'"
The likeness was truly admirable ; and. at
at the suggestion of Mrs Wright, to give it
more effect, Franklin sent me a suit of cloth**
he wore in 1778. Manv years afterward* th*
head was broken in Albany, and the clothes 1
presented to the "Historical Society of Mas
sachusetts "
An adventure occurred to Mrs Wrigb*. in
connection with this head, ludicrous in the
highest degree, and although almost incredi
ble, is literally true. After the head had
been modelled, she walked oat to Pas^y, c*r
rying it in a napkin, in order to compare it
with the original. In returning in the even
ing she was stopped at the barrier, in course
to be searched for contraband goods; but as
her mind was as free as her native American
air, she knew no restraint, nor the reason why
she was detained. i>ke resisted the attempt
to examine her bundle, and broke nut in tho
rage of a fury The officers were am.iited. as
no explanation in the absence of an interpr?
ter could take place She was compelled
however, to yield to power The handle wa?
opened. and to the astonishment of the oft:
cials, exhibited the head of a dead inan. as
appeared to them in the obscurity of the
night. They closed the bundle without far
ther examination, believing, as they after
ward? assured me. that she was an escape I
maniac, who had committed murder, and was
about concealing the head of her vietliu.
They were determined to convey her V> tho
police station, when she made tbein con;:,!**
hend her entreaties to he taken to the H'rt'-'
d'Yorks I was in my room, and bearing in
the passage a great uproar, and Mrs. W. *
voice pitched upon a higher key thau u?uil,
I rushed out, and found her a terrible rage,
her fine eye flashing. I thrust myself be
tween her and the officers, exclaiming, " 4h,
mon Dtru, qu fsi-cr, y?'i/ y a ? An expla
nation ensued. All except Mrs W. were
highly amused at the angularity and ab
surdity of the affair.
The head and clothes I transmitted t >
Nantes; they were the instruments of my
frolics, not inappropriate to uiy yeutb, bui
perhaps it is hardly safe to advert to Uiein in
my age. A few I will venture to relate. On
my arrival at Nantes, I caused the head t ?
be properly adjusted to the dress, which was
irranged in a natural rhape and dimensions'.
I had the figure placed in the corner of a large
room, near a closet, and behind a tabic. Be
fore him 1 laid an open atlaa, his arm restu g
upon the table, and mathematical instru
ments strewn upon it. A haudkerchitf was
thrown over the arm ?tumps; wir*? were ex
tended to the clos?t, by which means the bjdy
could be elevated or d'pressed. and placed
in various positions. Thus arranged, w
ladies and gentlemen were invited ti p<tj
their respects to Dr. Franklin, by candle
light. For a moment th-?y were completely de
ceived. and all profoundly bowed and c ?urt
sied, which waa reciprocated by th? tlgure
Not a word being ottered, the trick wtu ?K>n
revealed.
A report soon circulated that Doctor
lin was at Monsieur Watson's 4< tur /'/?/,- >t
Frydeon " At eleven o'olook the next ui ru
ing, the Mayor of Nantes came in full dre-s,
to oall on the renowned philosopher. ComouI,
my worthy partner, being acquainted with tli ?
mayor, favored the joke for a moment, after
their mutual salutations. Others came in.
and all were disposed to gall their friends i:i
the same manher
The most amusing of all the incidents con
nected with this head, occurred in L<mdon,
where I had it sent after the pcace of '*3.
when I had established a bachelor s hall in
that city. I placed the figure in foil dre-?,
with the head leaning oot of the window, ap
parently gazing up and down the square H?>
had formerly been well known in that part of
the city, aud was al once recognised Jb
serviug a collection of people g?thering al
another window looking at him. I ordered him
down.
The morning papers announced the arriva
of Dr Franklin at an American merchant'*
in Belitoi Square, and 1 found it necessary t ?
contradict the report. In the interval, tfirce
Bcston gentlemen who were in the city, ex
pressed a wish to pay their repects to the doc
tor. I desired them to call in the evening,
and bring their letters of introduction, which,
they bad informed me they bore, expecting to
see him in Paris. I concerted measures with
a friend, to carry the harmless deception to
the utmost extent, on this occasion. Before
entering, I apprised thein that he was deeply
engaged in examining maps and papers*an<l
begged they would not be disturbed at any
apparent inattention. Thus prepared, I con
ducted them into a spacious room Franklin
was seated at the extremity, with his atlas,
etc etc., and my friend at the wires. 1 ad
vanced in succession, with each, half across
the room, and introduced them by name ?
Franklin raised his head, bowed, and resumed
his attention to the atlas. I then retired an I
seated them at the futher side of the room
They spoke to me in a whisper: "What a ven
arable figure !" exclaims one. " Why don t
he speak ?" says another '' He is. doublles-,
in a reverie," I remarked, "and forgotten th?
presence of his company; his great age uiu
t>e hij apology (let your letters, ana go up
again with me to him " When near the ta
ble, I said, "Mr. B , sir, from Boston "
The head raised up " A letter," says B ,
' from Dr Cooper." 1 oould go no further
The scene was too ludicrous As B held
iat the letter, I struck the figore smartly, ex
daiming, ' Why don t yoot reoeive the letter
like a gentleman ?" They were all petrified
with astonishment; but B never forgave
ne the joke.?Men and Timet ?f Ut? tievo
ution.
ry The Panama railroad reoeived l?rty
h >u>and dollars for freight and paasage, in
ne day.
JWhat is it that goes when a wagon
oes, stops whan a wagun stops' It's of no
m to the wagon, and vet the wagon cannot
Is> without it f Why, th* oviw, wir*

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