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the EVENING STAB, I rCBL»«HFD ETEIIT AFTIRNOURi (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) 41 tk4 Stm BuiHingt. etmtr a/ PtmiflwmC ttmvi a*4 tiltvui(4 iKmi, By W. D. WALLACH, Kill U aerred townbicrtbeta by Barriers at 81X AND A CHARTER CENTS, parable weekly Io th* Agenta; paper* g erred la parka^n at 37# raw par nooath. To mail robecrlbera tha nb- .otpt'on prh«H THREE DOLLARS AND F1P- TY CENTS a year in «4t«ti,TWO DOLLARS f..r six rn.&th*, and ONE DOLLAR for thN ¦ootbs; for tew tbaa taree months at the rate af lili cents a ar?eh. UjT SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. vol. vn. WASHINGTON, D. C., WEDNESDAY. MAY 21, 1856. U. | . NO. 1,025. .1 .. UIM Bty 9 0999 . ...... . V a » » 0 # # # # # IS M B7 Can, nuiuut m htj C^8tagleooplee(lew*ppera)eaa be preen ad at the counter. ImmKl.atelr after the laaae of U e paper Price.Tvaat Crura. Poaraaarma vliaet arageaf WW ae aUewt a a ooouniMtoa of twaatf p* [ CHAUNCf WA&R1HCK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, AN B IliLIk IN Fine Watehei, Jewelry, and Silver Wire. i ^OLD SKA 1.8. FOB AND VEST CHAlNB, ** FINK JKWgLRT.SlL- .. . VER SPOONS. FORK"*, UOBI.KTS, CUPS, Ac., for ¦die at New Y >rk prises ft SPAIRING . The Chronometer, Duplex. I.ever. Cylinder, Repeating. Musleal. aad otVr WATCHES repalr'd Alto, JEWELRY, Aa No. sm» P«W!tSYI.VA«»ta Av*«ic*, b'tw'n fl^th and Seventh streets. Browns' Hotel bui'dlng, sign of the GO! DEN WATCHES. p sp«S-tf Washington. NEW SCtlMKR ARRANGEMENTS. N ADDITION TO OUR PREMIUM MIN- aral Waters, Mead, Ala, and Porter, we have made sach arrangements as will enab'e us to weep constantly on hand a large supply of the fbll >wlng articles, most of which tare « been carefully prepared by scientific man, as ton¬ ics for weak and delicate persons : Ginger Wine, .lain Port Wice prepared from native fount, Blackberry Brandy. Raspberry do., Cherry. Rase Cordial Cinamon, Anise, Curacoa, Stomach Bit* ters. Whu, Stoutoss ; Raspberry, Blarkbento, Strawberry, Pine Apple, Vanilla, Lemon and oth¬ er Syrups; Extracts of Sirsapirllla for cleansing the blood, and a host of other articles too nurre- roes to mention. All orders left at eur Depot, or with the drivers of oor Wagons promptly attended to. m 1-tf ARNY t SHINN, Georgetown. BAJOL'S KID AND OTHER. GLOVES, J NO H SMOOT, No. 119 BRIDGK STREET, Georgetown, has received, from New-.pf» York, ladles Bajou's HID GLOVES Ji waite. black and colored; gents, do do ladles and gents JaiTta Silk and Lisle ^ r Thread Gloves. Also, a first rate assortment Of bleached and brown Cotton Hose, all qualities; bleached, brown and fancy Half Hose; niseis and boys' Hose and Half Hose. Particular attention being paid to keeping I a good assortment sf the very best makee of t|e above goods, purchasers msy depend upon gel- ting a good article as cheap as the same quality can be bought elsewhere. ml-ti JOHN H. SMOOT.j 9MAD AND HERRING «'ALIVE." Dealers and families desirous of procuring the best SHAD or HERRING for salting can have them delivered at market prices Immedi¬ ately upon being caught, by feavlng their ordefs at the Union Land office, 7®i street above Odd Fellows' Hall, or at the fishing shore a'ljolnlite the Navy Yard bridge, Washington, where th^v can be obtained alive ap 23-lm»! Hours of sorrow..hours of Sorrow Cheered and Comforted, bv Char¬ lotte Elliott. The Art of Perfumery, and method of obtain¬ ing the odors of plants making perfumed soaps, rosmetlques, scented powders Ac ; by G. W. Plesse. For sale at TAYLOR A MAURY'S Bookstore, m 16 near 9th street.! H' i [ARPtR'S MAGAZINE for June. 25c Forget Me Nots, from Dewdrop Dale, Ruth Rustic, price only 50c New York Ledger for Mav 2ith. and all the numbers containing the Gunmaker of Moi- cow Harper's Story Book No. 19, The Engineer. 23c i Plu-Rl-Bus-Tah, by J. K. Philander Doestickd, SI. For sale ov E K LUNDY, | m 17-ti 12£ Bridge St., Georgetown. PLATED WARE. ALBATA FORES an I §Mesi. English and American Tabl > in tier y, Ac..J tist opening a splendid assort met t of verv sap»-rior Plated Tea sets, Cake Basket!, Cas;ors. Butter Dishes, Ac. Also, the best finality Albata Forks and Spoon!, warranted extra lne. The above, with a complete stock of supeiif r English and American Table Cutlery, we off< r unusually low. M. W. GALT A BRO , m 17-3t 3J4 Pa av , bet , 9th and 10th sts. WOOD AND IOAL. ri^HE SUBSCRIBERS HAVING NOW MAD1 X extensive arrangements, are prepared to sup ply customers with the very best article of Lehlg and Srh ylklll White and Red Ash COAL, ani also Cumberland Coal, either by the cargo o single ton; 2,240 lbs invariably given. Ais«v the very best qualities of Hickory, Oak and Pine WOOD, at wholesale or retail. W will sell at a very small advance when taken im med!ite!v from the vessel. Person- desirous of laying in their winter sup plies of Wood and Coal would do well to leavi their orders eerly. and thereby secure the ad vantages of low prices. BOGUE A O'NEILL. Office No. 105 Wa'.er street, Georgetown. m l-Im ES, oj tment IS i I tiirar I Fire an<l Marine Insurance Co,. OP PHILADELPHIA,INSURES AGAINST Los* or Didtage, by FIRK, Buildings, Merj chandlse. Furniture, Ac , in Washington city, oi the country. POLLARD WEBB, Agent. No. 512 Seventh St., opp. ap24-lm National Intel. Office. WATl HtH AND JEWEL** ** per ctJ cheaper than It can be t &' bought elsewhere in MP ashing- tou, at J. ROBINSON'S, ap tt-lm 3.w Pa. av. opp Brown's Hotel. CHOICE * It LIT TREES FOR WALK. in flfkA ^PLE TREES, OF EXTR.i 1."j""#!/ growth and well assorted. I 5.0U9 PKACH TREES, forming a com-' plete assortm *nt and well grown. « A few v?ry choice Dwarf PBAR TREES, ex'ra size The abjve comprising a very choice assortment o? Trees were raised oy the late John H. KJn^l they will be guaranteed to be what they are rep« resented Apply to W. Albert K'ng, No 35 south Hlgli street, Georgetown, D. C , or at Valley View Farm, oae mile northwest of Georgetown Catalogues furnished on application E. J. KING. I Also, for sale, a few thousand very choice ROSES. Apply as above. E. J. K. ] mar 11.tf | . .THE MARRIAGE GUIDE." Marriage guide, or natural his. tory of Generation, for the use of marrle^ persons and those about to marry, of both sexes j price. SL " THE MALE GENERATIVE ORGANS,'^ In health and disease, from Infancy to old age. with the treatment of all their derangements; foj every man's own private use; withcolored p: i.--j price, #1, A POPULAR TREATISE ON VENEREAL Diseases; their cure aad prevention ; for privatfl use, wl'.h colored plate*; ptice, SI. THE MATRON'S MANUAL OF MID- wifery and the Diseases of Pregnancy and Child- blrtfl, for every female's own private use; price SI THE DISEASES OF WOMEN.THEIR Causes and Treatment Any of tae Books can be had of the agent, ALEX.ADAMSON, mar J2-o<n 7th street, opposite Post Olfioe. BARGAINS FROM AUCTION. JOHN H. SMOOT, No. 119 BRIDGE ST., lisorgetoyrn, his recently received from the N«w York Auctions : Pure Linen Damask Table Cloths, $-4 and 10 4; pure linen Napkins and Doylies ; pare Irish Linen and Birds eye Linen ; white Cambrics, JaeoneUand Nainsook Maalins; cherked and striped Muslins; plain, dotted and figured Swiss Muslls*; gents colored, bordered, aad whits Linen C*rooric Handkerchiefs; ladles plain aad hem-stitched Handkerchiefs: Lace end Mu»:ia Curtains: worked Collars and Sets: wlia ota**r desirable Roods, which will be found to be very cheap. P«**ous in want of goods of the »bosre descrlp- tlon. er any dnacriptiuo of Dry floods, are In¬ vited to call and take a look » Wr JJL SHOOT. / ILOL'KA! tLOLRS!:_juaT RECEIVED anotuerlotof No 1 Clocks some entirely new patterns They will be *old at astonishingly low price* Remember, every Clock is warranted apH G FRANCIS, 480 Seventh street THK RISING STAR GAME. THIS IS A beautiful and Instructive Game for Children It learns them to ecrrmlt to memory all the inci¬ dents and celebrated battles that were fought du¬ ring the American Revolution For sate by the agent, ALEX. ADAMSON. mar 22-3m 7th street, opposite Post Oflce. /MIRPORATION STOCK S-.OfK) Corw * - ration of Washington Stock for sale at feb*fr-tl CHUBB BROTHERS. SdfAT BARGAINS IN DRY «OOU1 FttM AUCTION. WE ARB NOW RECEIVtNO IMMENSE supplies of rich sad beautiful 811k Robes. Plain ana Figured Barege Robes, Mu»lln and Lawn Robes, which will be told at about half their value / to piece# rich plaid and staple Spring Silks, which we will sell at 82, 75 and 87c., they are decided bargains SO pieces assorted styles Silk Tissues and Ba¬ reges 10 pieces rich black Sllka, from f I to 98 per Crd >ee black Silk Mantillas, from *3 90 to " #12; these know to be cheep 9U00 yards I awns, at MX cents, all warranted fast colors 100 new style Straw Bonnets aad Children's Sha- kers 200 pieces rich Bonnet Ribbons, at reduced pri¬ ces A full stock of Ladles' and Children's Hosiery and Gloves ALSO,IN STORK. M pleoes superior Shirting Linens from 30 oents to 81 per yard 75 pieces Barklles soft finish Linens at 25, 31, acd 97 cents 150 places plaid Muallns and Cambrics from 12^ to 31 cents 5 cases bleached Cotton from 6# and 50 dcien Table Napkins from SI 25 to $1.50 per dozen % SO pieces Table Diapers, In all grades 100 dozen Towels, bleached ana Brown Table Cloth With an immense stock of all kinds of season¬ able Dry Ooods of the b^st class, to which we ask the special attention of purchasers. COLLEY A SEARS, No. 523 Seventh street, 3d door above m 8-eoSw Pa. avenue. «100 HBWiRU. Ranaway from my farm, adjoin- 1ns: Upper Marlboro', about the middle of December last, Mulatt > boy AMBROSE, belonging to my brother, Alfred W Gardi¬ ner, of Charles county. This boy is about; 14 veara old.not very bright but rather of a c nut color.«nd has delicate limbs. He has usu¬ ally a mild and pleasant countenance when spo¬ ken to. 1 will give the above reward for his apprehen¬ sion If taken in Washington City, or north of Prince George's county, Md., and fifty dollars if taken In Prince George's csuaty, or south of it In either case he must be brought home or secured In Jail so that I can get him again. iri 13-cotf B.J. GARDINER. FOR SUMMER l/SE. JUST RECEIVED AT THE WASHINGTON Stove, Tin and Sheet Iron Manufactory, the largest assortment of R E F R I G E R A T O R S,, WATER COOLERS, BATH TUBS. BAKING OVENS. YANKEE BAKERS, PORTABLE RANGES. Hard and Charcoal FURNACES, fce., Ac . that has ever been offered to a Wa«h lngton public, together with a fnll and complete .took of Plain, Planished, Block and Japanned TIN WARE; Plain, Tinned and Enamelled IRON HOLLOW WARE; all of which will Ik1 scld on terms that will compare with any estab¬ lishment sonth of New York J AS. 8KIRVING, S E corner Penna avenue and 11th street, m 1) eo2vr REDUCTION IN PRICE OF ICE C&EAM AND W ATEE ICES. ARNY'S CONFECTIONERY, 82 per 2allot plain,or §2.26 moulded; single Y quart (accents. .. . A The quality of our productions Is so well known to our citlxens that comment Is unnece«s»rv ! to stranger® and .ojouro^rs we Dwd onljr *ay that for the superior excellence of our ICE CREAMS, CAKES and WATER ICES we were award'd a Silver Medal by the Metropolitan Mechanics' Institute, in 1055 To all we say, the above art! cles shall be equal hereafter to what they Lave hitherto been. . A 1 orders for DINNERS, WEDDINGS. BALLS, Ac., attended to wlthourusual care and dispatch. k ARNY it?- An ass-rtment of French and Domestic CANDIES, FRUITS, NUTS, "d CAKES, always on hand JELLIES, BLANC MANGE, CHARLOTTE DR RUSSE. CANDY t*YRA- M1DS, Ac., made to order at short notice .rr Goods sent to any part of W ashlngton free * cost. m 9-eo3w GIBBS' WIGS, Half w igs, braids, curls,scalps, TOUPEES, Ae.. equal to any In the Unite* States for rale or made to order at his Stores.fa* lad'.ss, on Ptnnsylvanla avenue, between #th and 10th streets; ana for gentlemen, under Wlllards' Hotel. m l3*eo3m* CASH PAIO FOR FCRNITCRK- PERSONS DECLINING HOUSEKEEPING or having a surplus of Household Effects on hand, will find us prepared at all times to pur¬ chase their entire stock, or such articles as they may wish to dispose of Call and see 1 BONTZ A COOMBS, feb l&-eolf No. 36ft 7th st , bet. I and K. FRESH BEEF AND VEGETABLES FOR THE NAV*. NAVY AGENT'S OFFICE, I WAtHiseioM, April29, 1950. J SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE- ceived at this oltce until Wednesday, the20th day of May, 1W6, at noon, for the supply of such quantities of Fresh Beef and Vage»able« as may be required on the Washington station during the fiscal year, commencing on the 1st day of July next and ending on the wth June, 1357. The Beef and Vegetables must be of good qual« ity and the best the market affords, una each ar¬ ticle must be offered for by tbe pound. Bond with approved security will be required in oae-haif the estimated amount of tbe contract, and twenty per centum In addition will be with¬ held from the amount of each payment to 1>e made, as collateral security for the due perform¬ ance of tbe contract, which will on no aocount be paid until it is fully complied with. Every off«r must be accompanied (as directed in the act of Coagrewt making appropriation for the naval service for 1846 '7, approved August 10, 1916,) by a written guarantee, signed by one or rr»re responsible p-rsons, to the effect that he or they undertake that the bidder or bidders will, If his or their bid be accepted, enter Into an obtlga- tlon. within five days, with good and sufficient sureties, to furnish tne articles p;opo«eil No proposal will be considered unlets accom¬ panied by such guarantee. ap30-w4w A GREEN LEAF, Navy Agent. mHlS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the 1. subscribers have obtained from the Orphans' Court of Washington county, in the District of Columbia. Iette»* of administration on the Per. sonal Estate of Bxhjamiji Lucas, late of Wash¬ ington county, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby 11 warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers ttereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 6th day of May next; they may otherwise by law be ex¬ cluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under our hands this 6th day of May, 1856 W.T BORUSHS, J E BORUGHS. j ui 7-law3w* Administrators rnms IS TO GIVE NOTICE, Thmt the I. subscribers have obtained from the Orphans' Court of Washington county, in tbe District of Columbia, letters of administration on tl»e Per¬ sonal Esttteof Amis M. 9ri*caa, late of Wash¬ ington county, deceased All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warued to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscribers, on or before the 6th day of May next: they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate Given under our hands this 6th day of May, 1*00 W. T. JBOROUGHS, J. E. BORUGUS, m 7-law3w* Administrators. RFHAFTS COCRT, May », 1**56. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WashiitotoS Cot;NTT. To wit: O In the case of Charles Garner administrator, with the will annexed, of Ann Garner, deceased, the administrator aforesaid, has with tbe appro¬ bation of the Orphan's Court of Washington county aforesaid, appointed SATURDAY, the 31st Instant, for the fiaal sett em*nt and distribu¬ tion of the personal estate of raid deceased, cf the as ets collected and turned Into money, when and woere all the creditors and heirs of ?afd deceased are notified to attend at the Orphan's Court of Washington county, with their claims, property vouched, or they utav otherwise by law be ex¬ cluded from aU beneft of said estate, provided a espy of this older be published ence a week for three Wteks In the Evening Star, previous to tbe sdMSlfHnstant. ... _ ' L. Teste: ED. N. ROACH, Re*. Wills. " -'True eopy.Teste: " . w7-W*e ED. N. EOACH, Keg. Will*. Hoo>e«, ac.,for Rent and Sale OFFICES FOR RRNT IN THE LARGE double house No 47V 7th street, opposite the city Post Office. The rooms are lofty, and lighted by g For convenience and excellence of situa¬ tion they are unsurpassed in this city Inquire of everett A POLLAK, Attornles for Patents, No. 446 Ninth street, corner of F. m lt-3aetf located either for residences or business. Ap- Ky to WILLIAM H. PHILIP, Attomeyat Law, o. 40, Louisiana evenue, near 6th street. mS eo Building lots for sale .a va- riety of Building I ots In all parts of the city, at reasonable prices and on accommodating terms, Enquire of the subscriber at John E Kendall's office, next door to W. B Todd's, Hat Store, Pennsylvania avenue, third floor, front room. ap2l-eo3m DAVlD MYERLE. For rkrt-a furmshed BRICK House, containing seven rooms, on north H street, near 16th. Apply at the premises, m 19 eo4t For rent.two neatly furnished Bed Rooms on reasonable terms at Mr. DA¬ VISON'S, over Messrs. Gait A Bro., Jewelry Store, Penn avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. m 19-if For sale.the advertiser will sell at private sale between now and the first of August, a very desirable Lot neatly enclosed, with a small two.story frame house on It, situ¬ ated on the corner of Virginia avenue and 23d street, and fronting 64 feet on Virginia avenue It Is in the immediate neighborhood Of the Ob¬ servatory. Persons wishing to purchase can examine the property at any time, when the terms of sale can be ascertained. m 1-lm* EH)R SALE..A SMALL FRAME HOUSE r and Lot on 6th street, between K and L, Lot fronting feet, with a depth of £6 feet 8 Inches Terms reasonible Location unsurpassed. Applv to ROBERT. A PAYNE, Druggist, corner 4th street and -Ma., avenue._ m l-tf VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE, CON- tainlng 90 acres, situated % mile east of tbe Rockville Turnpike Road, and 2% from Wash¬ ington city. It is well watered, and oi^U a good supply of lire wood and young orchard»The im- Erovements are a small frame dwelling and sta¬ le. It possesses all the advantages lequisite to make a garden of great value, or a dairy farm, and .t pita ant residence The terms will made&is/. Apply to POLLARD WEBB, No 512 Seventh street, opposite National Intelilgrn cer Office. apSS-tf OR RENT.SEVERAL HANDSOME Par¬ lors and Chambers, with board. Also, table and transient bo&rd. Inquire at Mrs SMITH'S, 833 F street. no* av-tf F FOR RENT..LENOX'S WHARF, NEAR the Long Bridge, the beat and most reliable one la the territory for landing stone and cthtr heavy articles. Jt has a!>out 100 feet front, with depth of water sufficient for landing purpose* coi either side Attached thereto Is a square of grourd for the purpose of depositing coal or wood On said square Is a comfortable Dwelling, which mav be adapted to store purposes There Is about 14 feet water alongside sala Wharf at low tide To those desiring to make a profitable business a rare opportunity is offered. For terms apply at No. 490 H street north, between 8th and 9th street* west. JAMES TOVVLES, Property Agent, ap 25-eotf AT PR1 VATESALK .EIGHTEEN SMALL building lots for sale, corner of L street and New Hampshire Avenue, near the circle, First Ward, ranging in price from 80 to 160 dollars each Terms nora 5 to 15 dollars per month Par¬ ties purchasing with the view of building thereon, lumber or bricks (at market prices) to Ine amount of 150 dollars will be advanced thereon, secured by deed of trust on the property. Title indispu¬ table. For any other information apply to H. PARRY, Marble Yard, Pa. av.,bet. 18th A 19th sts. aplO.3m For "private sale..a very neat, convenient, thre? story frame House, with a deep lot laid eff as a flower garden The above house contains ten rooms, all private; a s!de alley, and the prlviledge of a back alley 'ITie above house Is situated on the north side of Mas¬ sachusetts avenue, between 4th and 5th streets, No. 501. For iurther information please call as above Possession glvt-n In a few days. If thr above is hot sold in a few day* it will for rent ap 30-tf Rare chance.the undersigned offers for sale those beautiful Lots sltusted on 3d street, a few feet south of Pa. avenue. Their situation cannot be excelled for either business or residence sites, and will be sold i>t a great sacri¬ fice. H C. HARKOVER. Terms: A small cash payment, and the bal¬ ance in 1, 2, 3, and 4 years. Residence, No 6, north A street, Capitol Hill. feb23-tf MR W1LLIA>1 PAL VIKK, Professor of 8inging and the Flat*, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Washington that he proposes establishing SINGING CLASSF.S fortwo, three or four pu¬ pils, whereby each voice will be properly ex¬ amined, and separately cultivated, according to its quality, which could not be done, consistent- ly. with' simultaneous teaching.as Sopranos, Mezio Sopranos, and Contralto voices require a widely different training The same care ts ne¬ cessary with male voices, viz : Tenor, Baritone, and Bass When the pupils are sufficiently ad¬ vanced to sing by themselves they will then be taught to take tnelr respective parts In Duet*j Trios, or ljuartetts. Terms per Quarter: *10 for each pupil, If only two pupils one hour will be devoted, and an extra half hour for every additional pupil; 820 per quarter Tor separate pupils. ap 5-tf 2S7 Pennsylvania avenue WOOD AND COAL. WE HAVE NOW ON HAND AT OUR yard, corner of G and 22d streets, First Ward, a superior article of White and Red Ash COAL. Also, Cumbenand lump COAL, with a go<-.d stock of Hick >ry. Oak and Pine WOOD, ail of which we will sell at the lowest market prices. All orders left at P. J Steer's Store, 488 Seventh street, between D and E, will be promptly flilei JOHN W. MYERS A CO. 2,240 pounds glvea to the ton. m 14-3m ALNWICK FRENCH AND ENGLISH FE¬ MALE SEMINARY, FOR BOARDING PUtlLS SITUATED SIXTEEN MILES ON THE Baltimore and Washington Railroad and Turnpike, and two miles south of the village of Laurel. Stopping place at Contee's Switch M A. TYSON A SISTERS respectfully in form their patrons and others that It la their in¬ tention to close permanently their day school In tbe cityon the 21st April, and that the summer term of their Alnwiek Institution will open on MONDAY, May 5th Applications may be made by letter addressed to the Laurel Post Office. Md. N. B .Every facility is afforded for the acqui¬ sition of the French Language and Music, ap 14-dU unel GENTLEMEN'S DRESS SHIRTS.Our assortment In this department is very com¬ plete, and we oflVr the best quality and the largest variety at uniform and moderate prices, at STEVENS'S m 16 tf Salesroom, Browns' Hotel. NOW RECEIVING, NEW AND FASHIONABLE STYLES OF Gentlemen's Furnishing Articles adapted to Spring ar.d Summer wear, at LAN EM Gents' Furnishing Store, ap 14- 4?1 Pa. ay., near corner 4jf street. MEDICAL CARD Doctor stanistas hernisz, reg- nlar Practitioner of Hommopathy. Office, 231 corner F and Fourteenth streets. Consulta¬ tions from lu a m., to 3 p. m. Doctor Stanislas Hernisz, having returned from Europe with improved health, will attend to the practice of hts profession. Le Docteur parle Francais. Der Doctor sprtcht Deutsck. El Doctor habla Espaaol 11 Dottore parla Itallano. ' mar 7.4m* roii the may balls. WE HAVE NOW IN STORE A BEAUTI- ful assortment of WREATHS, suit .xjfc . able for the approaching May festivals jigV also, aU kinds of Mowers for dressing tbe^BsS hair i and would respectfully rvquest thosewbo will be In need of such, to give us a call at our Fancy and Mllllnervstore, No Sto, Pennsylvania Avenue, between 9.h and 10th sts., north side, apitb-tr hutchinson A MUNRO. ICE CREAM. gold at two DOLLARS per gallon NO&bkck'S Confectionery, .p 88-In 910 Penna. Auction Sal«s. TMR<TJr? Auctioneer. F 2VtEifSL CVKNIR On F r i n ? v *! IHIeiicM... On.FRJDAY AFTERNOON, May 8i3 at 6 17C S i9>0airtBirT,,,e"' 1 ,ha11 H*11 Parta Lcl* fe^t on m I »5uar« No 221, fronting 57 ITS'/* thecorn« <* 13th street «i?,Rif? ,13? /ef 1 on 15tb strert'contain- ing s,/12 square feet of ground, with the improve- thS"it£r°vn"!ndnL0f * andv'Kime and wSfbnUt i.£T wl !<J,i^a#etn,nt **iek dwelling with rooms building, containing in all sixteen Thi" property was bniltby Capt Page for his uTn E& no "P""* wa* tpdi In making rv. rry rewf)ect a desirable residence rhe house is supplied throughout with eas has a pump of excellent water in tie ywd lkc ' Possession given immediately. lSmonlhL ^e-fo'irt\cash; residue in 6, 12, and th?pr«!ili2 " bear,ng interest, secured <n m" d J. C. McOUIRE, Auet. GREEN, Auctioneer. ANDIUNB HOUSEHOLD AUD Kitch- *«*nit«rennd very superior Rose- f)A\ rtSifTI** at Auctl.B.-On THURS » . ' ..v instant, 1 shall sell, at 10 o'clock ii? !^^e,nCe 0t CoL W. F Wilson, No. 441, north I, between Vth end 10th streets Uit5reavi7. a**ortmcnt ot nearly new Fur- Very superior Rosewood case Piano Forte made by Knabe k. Gaehle, of Baltimore, 7u oc- taves, of fine tone and touch, of modern style and beautiful finish, stool and cover. Mahogany and Walnut Sofas Parlor and Rocking Chairs Mahogany and Walnut Marble-top Centre and soft rabies ^'ne J^®lniit Gothic Bedsteads, Bureaus, aod Bide Tables ' Gothic Gilt-frame Mirror Parlor and other Window Curains t.hina. Glass, CrOrktry.and Stone ware Kin7pln^led»K!]ives^Plnted Fork"» Castors, Ac. Hne Feather Beds and Beddlnz Hair and Shuck Mattrwse* Cottage and other Bedsteads Washstand and Toilet sets and Chamber Carpets Kadiator and other stoves Wy£.lpW>d a"ortfnent of Kitchen requisites °thfr art,cIe" wbich redeem un nece' sary to enumerate. Torms: Under cash; over 23. a credit of «nrty.d*y"' fpr n",e* «*tlsfactor11v en- dorwd, bearing inttrest A GREEN, ."i16:41 Auctioneer .& McGUlRE. Auctioneer TWo *hO0*AWD volumes.! kake «)n T?^\T*fvbl,> at **«blic Auction. I \TI \i ^Y.ua,ld. W tD N^SDA V EVEN- ' S' May 20th and vlst, commenclrg at six ?*<«*>« 'b.® auction rooms, we shall sefl a por¬ tion of the Library c f Thomas fcwba-k, formerly Commiss oner of Patents, consisting of rare and f. ° f*Len"tr- Historical, Literary and Miscel¬ laneous Works, a full descrl prion of which will fordelivery * comf>le cafalogue now ready Terms cash. af a distance will fce fiirnlslei * lh f «'al»g.ies upon application to the Auction- v.i. ml2 d JAS O McGI iRE, Aurt'r. - .. f AS. C. McOUIRE. Auctioneer V If "WELL1HO Uouse ni.miu ? -?*1*!""011 FRIDAY AFTER NOON, Junetith. at . o'clock,on the premises 1 8 kIH"^ .pert,of ^oU No tiand 10> ln Davidson's subdivision of square No. 340. fronting 15 feet 6 inches on 11th strvet west between Si and N ?5fe..,1°!uh\ru,llli",{ bHck 94 fett to a public al- ley with the improvements, consisting of a sub stantial. well-finished tkree-story and basement brick Dwelllng-House, containing eight rooms a 1 conveniently arranged. with closets, Ac. There * also a well of nure water ar.d a good cellar on the premises, and the whole property is vervdwl- rable to any person desiring a comfortable d wel¬ ling ln that healthy and pleasant part rf the citv .ferms: One-thfrd cash; the r«idue in 6Wd 1- months, with Interest, secured by adeed of trust on the premises If the terms of sale are not coinp led with within five day the property will be resold at the risk and expense of tfeedrfaultinir purchasers Title indisputable m l3~* JA»^ C^McGUIRE, Auct'r V By A. GREEN, Auctioneer MY HAHOftO.HE AND VALUABLE « ,'r,iBdib*'«g Sqnart!»o 739, £HIT P v* T !lm " "1 at Auction.-On rHL K5U A\ , the 98th instant, I shall sell in front of the premises, to the highest bidder, at 5 0 clock a m , the above-mentioned propeitv, be ing the former residence of Mr. Thomas Blaaden and recently vacated by Theodore Mosher, Esq ' situated on New Jersey avenue, south of tie Capitol. The improvements ere of the first order. 1 he House contains twenty good and convenient y arranged rooms, with wide passages, and is sup- p ied with water fixtures and other conveniences rhe tarden and grounds are large and ln the h'ghesi state of cultivation, and stable and car nage-house sotttcient for the accommodation of six horses an* four carriages. In the garden there Is a large vinery, which vie ds large quantities of the mo* delicious ^rap^, Xhis fquare tas t front of 244 feet on New Jersey avenue As I am directed to sell to the highest bidder persons wish ng to make a good investment or to secure a beautiful residence would do well to ea- amine the property and attend the sale Mr White who has charge of the premises, wili show the prorerty to parties desiring to examine ,'w. ,,or Partlcu»^, aPPly to Theodore Mosher, at his lumber-^rd, Blagden's Whiif.orto the suDtcrlber. ; One-fifth cash: the residue ln four eq .el instalments of 1, 2, 3, and 4 years, the pur- claser to give notes for the deferred payments, bearing interest from the day of . ale, (Interest to be paid semi-annually,) and k lien on the property to tecure the pay meat of the notes m 10~d A GREEN, Auct'r. MaH SHAL'S kale..in virtue of a writ of h ieri Facias Winder the Lien Law1' issued from ihe Clerk's Office of the District of Columbia, fy.r the County of Washington, and to me directed, 1 shall expose to public sale, for cash, on SATURDAY, the Il»t day of May Inst In front of the Court hcruse door, at 12 o'clock m Oieu.,°l!?,WlnF .pr°Fe?y' tnwit: All defendant right, title, claim, and Interest into a frame dwel¬ ling house situated on Lot No. 1 In Square 477 in the City af Washington. D C, selzei and levied upon a_s the property of William Coxen, and will be sold to satisfy Judicial No. 35, to October term it^n, Joseph Lib bey A Son v». W illiam Coxen J. D. HOOVER, Marshal m 7-dlg for District of Columbia. official. Tabasd&t Dipartkihi, Dec 1, IBM. Notice is hereby given to holders or stocks of the United States that this Department will pur¬ chase to the amount of 91,500 000 of said stocks at any time when the same may be offered prior to the 1st day of June next, and will pay therefor the following prices, to wit: For stock of the loan of 1842, a premium of ten percent.; for stock of the loans of 1S47 and 1848, a premium of sixteen per cent.; 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 1949, redeemable on the 12th November, 1846, if received at the Treasury prior to the 1st day of January next, a premium of 2# percent.; if received between the 1st Jan¬ uary and the 31st of March next, a premium of 2 per cent ; and if received after the 31st of March and prior to said 1st of June next, a premium of 1J{ per cent. Interest 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 date of their reeelpt. In both eases one day's interest will be allowed In addition for the money to reach the seller. Certificates transmitted to this Department un¬ der the present notice should be Ally assigned to the United States (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 drafts upon the assistant treasurers at Boston, New York, or Philadelphia, as the parties entitled to receive the money may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE, dec 3.dtfuael Secretary pf the Treasury. evening star. TWO OF MOIK LEWIS'S STORIES [From Rogers'* " Table-Talk."} In Monk Lewis's writings there is a deal of bad taste ; but still be was a man of genius. I'll tell you two stories which he was very fond of repeating, (and which Windham ased to iike ) The first is ; The Skeleton in the Church Pubch. Some travelers were supping at an inn in Ger¬ many, and sent for the landlord to give him a glass of wine. In the course of conversation the landlord remarked that a certain person whom they happened to .'peak of was as ob¬ stinate as the skeleton in the Church-porch " What is that?'' they inquired. The land lord said that he alluded to a skeleton which it was impossible to keep under gr< u .d ; lh*t he had twice or thrice assisted in laying it in the cbarnel, but that always, the day fter it had beon butted, it was found lying in the church-porch The travelers were greatly struck by this account; and they expressed an eager desire to see the refractory skeleton. At last, a y-'ULg serving woman ooming into tho room, they asked her if $hc, for a reward, would go to tho church porch and bring the skeleton to them She at first refused to do so; but eventually the travelers offered a sum of money which she could not resist. Be it particularly observed Hint the young woman was then big with, child Well, off she set to the church ; and having found the skeleton in its usual place, she bright it to tfre inn on her buck, and laid it upon the table before the travelers. They had no sooner looked at it than they wished it gone; and they pre¬ vailed on the young woman, for another sum of money to carry it again to the church- porch. When she arrived there she set it down ; and turning away, she was proceeding quickly along tho path which led from the church, and which was seen stretching nut be¬ fore her in the clear moonlight, when she sud¬ denly felt the skeleton lean upon her back. She tried to shake it off; out in vain. She then fell on her knees and said her prayers The skeleton then relaxed its hold ; and she again rushed down the path, when, as before, the skeleton leapt upon her back. " I will never quit you,*' it said, " nntil you descend into the charnel, and obtain forgiveness I ft the skeleton thut lies in the church-porch " She paused a moment ; then summoning up her coumge, she replied 6he would do so The skeleton dropped off. Down she went into the charnel , and, after groping about for sorno time, she perceived the pale Ggurc »f s lady, fitting by a lamp, and reading She advanced towards the figure, and kneeling, said, .' I ask forgiveness for the skeleton that lied in the church porch.' Tho lady read on wiihout looking at her. Again she repeated her supplication, but still the lady read on, regardless of it The young woman then as¬ cended front the charnel, and was running down the path when tho skeleton once more arrested her progress " I will never quit you," it f>aid, " till you obtain forgiven©*.- for ibe skeleton that lies in the church porch : go again into the charnel and ask it." Again the young woman descended, aud, advancing to the lady sank upon her knees, and cried, 44 I come a second time to ask forgiveness f. r tho skeleton that lies in the church porch. Oh. grant that forgiveness ' the skeleton im¬ plores it, 1 implore it? the babe that I bear in my womb implores it!" The lady turned her head towards tho speaker, gave a faint smile, and disappeared On coming up from the charnel, the younr: woman found the skele* ton standing erect in tho porch. " I am bow here," it said, ''not to trouble you, but to thank you ; you have at length procured me rest in the grave. I was betrothed to the lady you saw in the charnel; and I basely deserted her for another. 1 stood at the altar, about to be married to my second love, when sud¬ denly she rushed into the church, and stabbed herself with a dagger, said to me. as she was expiring, 41 you shall never rest in the grave. no, never, 'till the babe unborn shall ask for¬ giveness for you " The skeleton rewarded the good tffices of the young woman by dis¬ covering to her the place where a heap of treasure wae concealed. The second story is : Lukd Howth 9 Kat.- Tom Sheridan was Shooting on the moors in Ireland, and lost his dog A day or two after, it made its appear¬ ance. following an Irish laborer. It w..s re¬ stored to Sheridan, who remarked to the la¬ borer that 44 the dog seemed very familiar with him " The answer was, 14 Yes, it fol¬ lows me, as the rat did Lord llowth." An inquiry about the rat drew forth what is now to be told. Lord ilowtb, having dissipated his property, retired in very low spirits to a lonely chateau on the sea-coast. One stormy night a vessel was seen to go down ; and next morning a raft was seen lloating towards the shore As it approached, the bystanders were surprised to find that it was guided by a lady, who presently stepped upon the beach. She was exquisitely beautiful; but they were un¬ able touiscover who or what she was, for she spoke in an un unknown tongue Lord Howth whs struck with pity for tbis fair stranger, and conducted her to bis chateau There she remained fur a considerable time, when he became enamored of her, and at last a ked her to become his wife. She (having now learned the English language) thanked him for the honor he had intended her ; but de clared in the most positive manner that she could never be his She then earnestly ad¬ vised him to matry a certain lady of a neigh¬ boring county, lie followed her advioe ; paid his addresses to the lady, and was accepted Before the marriage, the beautiful stranger took a ribbon from her hair, and binding it rouud the wrist of Lord Howth, said, " Your happiness depends upon your never parting with this ribbon " He as*ured her that it should remain on his wrist She then disap¬ peared, and was never seen again The mar riage took place. The ribbon was a matter of much curiosity to the bride ; aud one night, when Lord Howth was asleep, she removed it from his wrift and carried it to the fire, that she might lead tkojcharacters inscribed upon il. Accidentally she let the flame reach it and it wai consumed Some time after. Lord Howth was giving a grand banquet in his hall, when the company were suddenly dis¬ turbed by the barking of dogs. This, the servants said, was occasioned by a rat which the dogs were pursuing Presently the rat, followed by the dogs, entered the hall. It mounted on the table, and running up to Lord Howth, stared at him earnestly with its bright, black eyes. He saved its life ; and from that moment it never qui:ted him! wherever he was, alone or with his friends, there was the rat. At last the society of the rat became very disagreeable to Lord Howth ; and his brother urged him to leave Ireland for a time, that he might get rid of it He did so, aud proceeded to Marseilles, accompanied by his brother. They had just arrived at that place, and wore sitting in the room of an hotel, when the door opened, aud in oame the rat. It was dripping wet, and went straight to the fire to dry iUelf. Lord Howth's brother, greatly enraged at the intrusion, seised the Eoker, and dashed out his brains. 44 You ave murdered me," cried Lord Howth, and instantly expired. Thi Usb or Oil.In this country ohildren are "perpetually watered," as though they were amphibious animals In the East Indies children are rarely washed in water; but they are oiled every day. A child's head ean be kept much oleaner if oiled, than without it, and many young persons with hectic chceks wonld probably never know the last days ol consumption, if their parents wonld insist on having the chests, back, and limbs anointed , with sweet oil two or three times n wee*. Ct RioDS..The following contains the alpha¬ bet.a bedefghij klmnopqra tu v wxys. A Little Quikirw lm a Hurrr An tmiiuig matrimonial alarJ ia toW of the olden time of New England. It ao fall oat that two young people became attacked to each other, aa yourg people somettaea do The young woman'a father waa a wealthy Wuaker . the young nan ws? poor but reapect- aOle The father could aland no auoh union and resolutely oppoaed it, and tne daughter dared not disobey openly She mat him by moonlight, while the pretended never to aee him.and she pined and waated in spite ot herse!f She was really in love ; a state of sighs and tear*, which woman oftener reach in imagination than reality. 80 the father re mained inexorable, lima panel on, and the rose of Mary's damask chaak paaaed of She let not concealment, like a worm in the bud, prey on that damask cheek, however, but when her father asked her why aha pined she always told him The old geatlenan wa¬ rt widower and loved his girl dearly, iiad it been a widowed mother who haJ Mary in charge, a woman's pride never would nave given way before the important ties of a daugh ¦ ter. Men are not, however, to stubborn in such matters, and when the father aaw that his daughterV heart was really set apon the match, he surprised her one day by breston*. out: " Mary, rather than nope to death, thou l.ad-t better marry as the cbooaea and when thee pleases " And what did Mary ? Wait till the birds ot the air bad told her swain of the change, or till her father bad time to change hia ninu again? Not a bit of it. She clapped her neat plain bonnet en her head, walked direct ly into the street, and then aa dlrestly Co the hou»e of her intended as the street could car¬ ry her She walked into the house without knocking.for knocking was not fashionable then.she found the family just sitting dewi. to dinner. Some little commotion waa ex¬ hibited at ao unexpected an apparition as an heiress in the widow'scottaec, but she heeded it not. John looked up inquiringly She walked to him and took his nand in hers : "John," said she, " father says I nay have thee." And John got directly up from the dinner table and went to the parson's. In ja&t twenty-fire miuutea they were man and wife. Notes akd sries, No. WJ."Tomnod dy" asks, "where is Palmyra, and why is it always spoken of as being ruined ?" Palmyra is in the State of New York. It was once a very flourishing place, having as many as sev¬ en or eight hundred inhabitants ; but the con¬ struction of the Middlesex Canal, under the auspice.'1 of the celebrated Sir Henry Clinton, led to its ruin It was swimming across this canal that Leander Snooka loat hia life, and the name ot liell'a Point was given to the place, by hia indignant coteinporaries Pal- myn wa- so called because there were ne pilm trees within a thousand miles of ft. in strict acoordanoe with American usage. "The -Isles of Greece/' mentioned by An English poet of the name of Byron, are rian- tueket and Martha's Vineyard, once famous for 1 heir success in the whaling bu«ine««. The observation of the poet, that "all except their sun is set," is a delicate way of reminding them that their shining glories afe vanished, and that they are reduced to the sad necessity of contenting themselves with mere daylight. "The Merry Wives of Windsor ' were the wives of Windsor, discoverer of the famous soap That be should have two wives at the same time, shows that Mormonian flouriah* 1 ia England in the reign of Queen Elisabeth ; and that they were merry, shows that two wo¬ men did onoe upon a time live in the same house without quarreling. But then thay may havo made poor Windsor unoomfortable enough *"* " A Distinguished WooDBAWTta .The Bat ton Ledger tells a good story of a famous cat ored woodsawyer of that city, who being the Doctor Warren of woodsawyers, waa there oip eat of distinguished patronage, and one day a Colonel Billup engaged him to amputate a few corda for him The Colonel was soma thing of a *. Betty ' about matters whieh were doue for him, and he watched his sable em ploye, much to the latter s annoyance, ocoa sionallv presuming to offer him a little advice a? to the manner of putting the wood on the horse, measuring for the exact center, and *0 forth. Sam bore all this as well as ha oouM, but gradually grew highly exasperated ; and when the Colonel, in turn irritated at his obstinacy, stepped forward to adjust a stick, as he thought was right, Sam averted the dignity of his ex perience by kicking over the horse words arising, Sam gave up the job an§*f ut on his jtcket. " / gorry .' Colonel Billup!' he tjaculated. panting with rage, aa he shoul¬ dered his horse and saw, "you'th a high thipirited man'.and I'th a high thipirited man!.and high thipirited men can never agree !" and off he went. Relics of Si». Joux Fh.oklis'i Aacnr Expedition .A box has been received at the office of the American and European Expres* Company. in New York, which Contains a por lion, perhaps all, of the relica of the unfortu¬ nate expedition of Sir John Franklin I piece snow shoe, marked Mr Stanley; the name is cut into the wood with a penknife. I piece of cane.apparently bamboo. 1 piece of wood.part of a boat with copper binding 1 piece of wood.part of a boat.with the word " Erebus'' cut into it. 2 pieces of buntin. 1 piece of cordage. 1 piece of leather.the inside of a backgam¬ mon board. 1 piece of metal.the graduated part of a barometer. 1 piece of ivory.part of a mathematical par¬ allel ruler. 1 piece of ivory.apparently part of a mathe¬ matics! instrument This box was received from the Hudson's Bay House. Lachine, to be forwarded to the Hudson's Bay House, London. Remedy for Flea Bites .Jehn Pha nix has the following 14 never-failing" remedies for flea-bites : " Boil a quart of tar until it becomes right thin. Remove the clothing, and before the tar becomes perfectly cool, with a broad flat brush apply a thin smooth coating to the en¬ tire surtaoc of d^e body and limbs. While the tar remains soft, the flea becomes entan gled in its tenacious folds, and ia rendered {icrfectly harmless; but it will soon feno a lard, suiOvith coating, entirely impervious t i his bite Should tne coating crack at the knee er elbow joints, it is merely necessarv to retouoh it alightly at thoae places. The whole coat should be renewed every three or four weeks This remedy is sure, and having the advantage of simplicity and econ¬ omy. ahould be generally known. " A soil simpler method of preventing the attacks of these little pests, is : On feeling the bite of a flea, thrust the bitten part im¬ mediately into boiling water. The heat of the water destroys the insect.and instantly re¬ moves the pain of the bite.'' Tnimras or Yaskee Gkwics .The steam¬ er Ericsson, which sailed for Liverpool from New York on Saturday, took out one of lioe'a six cylinder lightning printiug presses, for Lloyd's Weekly, a London paper. Six men were aent out with the pre us as "feeders,'' accompanied by a foreman. The paper had tone to great expense in fitting up its preaaes, ut its circulation requires it to poasesa thoae whieh will print with the greatest rapidity ; and the rotary press of Hoe embraces iho principle which admits of the higheat degree of speed possibly attainable. ty "Coma, Bob, tell us how much juu have cleared by your wild land speculation'"' "Cleared, ah! cleared ny pockets."

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Page 1: Chronicling America · 2017. 12. 25. · theEVENINGSTAB, I rCBL»«HFD ETEIIT AFTIRNOURi (EXCEPTSUNDAY,) 41 tk4 Stm BuiHingt. etmtr a/ PtmiflwmC ttmvia*4 tiltvui(4 iKmi, By W. D

the EVENING STAB, IrCBL»«HFD ETEIIT AFTIRNOURi

(EXCEPT SUNDAY,)41 tk4 Stm BuiHingt. etmtr a/ PtmiflwmC

ttmvi a*4 tiltvui(4 iKmi,

By W. D. WALLACH,Kill U aerred townbicrtbeta by Barriers at 81XAND A CHARTER CENTS, parable weeklyIo th* Agenta; paper* gerred la parka^n at 37#raw par nooath. To mail robecrlbera tha nb-.otpt'on prh«H THREE DOLLARSAND F1P-TY CENTS a year in «4t«ti,TWO DOLLARSf..r six rn.&th*, and ONE DOLLAR for thN¦ootbs; for tew tbaa taree months at the rate aflili cents a ar?eh.UjT SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. vol. vn. WASHINGTON, D. C., WEDNESDAY. MAY 21, 1856.

U. | .NO. 1,025.

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Bty 9 0999 . ...... . V a » » 0 # # # # # IS MB7 Can, nuiuut m htj

C^8tagleooplee(lew*ppera)eaa be preen adat the counter. ImmKl.atelr after the laaae of U epaper Price.Tvaat Crura.Poaraaarma vliaet arageafWW ae aUewta

a ooouniMtoa of twaatf p*

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CHAUNCf WA&R1HCK,WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER,

AN B IliLIk IN

Fine Watehei, Jewelry, and Silver Wire.i ^OLD SKA 1.8. FOB AND VEST CHAlNB,** FINK JKWgLRT.SlL- .. .

VER SPOONS. FORK"*,UOBI.KTS, CUPS, Ac., for¦die at New Y >rk prises

ft SPAIRING . The Chronometer, Duplex.I.ever. Cylinder, Repeating. Musleal. aad otVrWATCHES repalr'd Alto, JEWELRY, AaNo. sm» P«W!tSYI.VA«»ta Av*«ic*, b'tw'n fl^th

and Seventh streets. Browns' Hotel bui'dlng, signof the GO! DEN WATCHES. p

sp«S-tf Washington.NEW SCtlMKR ARRANGEMENTS.N ADDITION TO OUR PREMIUM MIN-aral Waters, Mead, Ala, and Porter, we

have made sach arrangements as will enab'eus to weep constantly on hand a large supplyof the fbll >wlng articles, most of which tare«been carefully prepared by scientific man, as ton¬ics for weak and delicate persons : Ginger Wine,.lain Port Wice prepared from native fount,Blackberry Brandy. Raspberry do., Cherry. RaseCordial Cinamon, Anise, Curacoa, Stomach Bit*ters. Whu, Stoutoss ; Raspberry, Blarkbento,Strawberry, Pine Apple, Vanilla, Lemon and oth¬er Syrups; Extracts of Sirsapirllla for cleansingthe blood, and a host of other articles too nurre-roes to mention.

All orders left at eur Depot, or with the driversof oor Wagons promptly attended to.m 1-tf ARNY t SHINN, Georgetown.BAJOL'S KID AND OTHER. GLOVES,JNO H SMOOT, No. 119 BRIDGK STREET,Georgetown, has received, from New-.pf»York, ladles Bajou's HID GLOVES Jiwaite. black and colored; gents, do doladles and gents JaiTta Silk and Lisle ^ rThread Gloves. Also, a first rate assortment Ofbleached and brown Cotton Hose, all qualities;bleached, brown and fancy Half Hose; niseisand boys' Hose and Half Hose.

Particular attention being paid to keeping I agood assortment sf the very best makee of t|eabove goods, purchasers msy depend upon gel-ting a good article as cheap as the same qualitycan be bought elsewhere.ml-ti JOHN H. SMOOT.j9MAD AND HERRING «'ALIVE."

Dealers and families desirousof procuring the best SHAD

or HERRING for salting canhave them delivered at market prices Immedi¬ately upon being caught, by feavlng their ordefsat the Union Land office, 7®i street above OddFellows' Hall, or at the fishing shore a'ljolnlitethe Navy Yard bridge, Washington, where th^vcan be obtained alive ap 23-lm»!

Hours of sorrow..hours ofSorrow Cheered and Comforted, bv Char¬

lotte Elliott.The Art of Perfumery, and method of obtain¬ing the odors of plants making perfumed soaps,

rosmetlques, scented powders Ac ; by G. W.Plesse. For sale at

TAYLOR A MAURY'S Bookstore,m 16 near 9th street.!

H' i[ARPtR'S MAGAZINE for June. 25cForget Me Nots, from Dewdrop Dale,Ruth Rustic, price only 50c

New York Ledger for Mav 2ith. and all the b«numbers containing the Gunmaker of Moi-cow

Harper's Story Book No. 19, The Engineer. 23c iPlu-Rl-Bus-Tah, by J. K. Philander Doestickd,

SI. For sale ov E K LUNDY, |m 17-ti 12£ Bridge St., Georgetown.

PLATED WARE. ALBATA FORES an I§Mesi. English and American Tabl >

in tier y,Ac..J tist opening a splendid assortmet tof verv sap»-rior Plated Tea sets, Cake Basket!,Cas;ors. Butter Dishes, Ac.Also, the best finality Albata Forks and Spoon!,

warranted extra lne.The above, with a complete stock of supeiif r

English and American Table Cutlery, we off< runusually low. M. W. GALT A BRO ,m 17-3t 3J4 Pa av , bet , 9th and 10th sts.

WOOD AND IOAL.ri^HE SUBSCRIBERS HAVING NOW MAD1X extensive arrangements, are prepared to supply customers with the very best article of Lehlgand Srh ylklll White and Red Ash COAL, anialso Cumberland Coal, either by the cargo osingle ton; 2,240 lbs invariably given.

Ais«v the very best qualities of Hickory, Oakand Pine WOOD, at wholesale or retail. Wwill sell at a very small advance when taken immed!ite!v from the vessel.

Person- desirous of laying in their winter supplies of Wood and Coal would do well to leavitheir orders eerly. and thereby secure the advantages of low prices.

BOGUE A O'NEILL.Office No. 105 Wa'.er street, Georgetown.m l-Im

ES, ojtmentIS i I

tiirar I Fire an<l Marine Insurance Co,.OP PHILADELPHIA,INSURES AGAINST

Los* or Didtage, by FIRK, Buildings, Merjchandlse. Furniture, Ac , in Washington city, oithe country. POLLARD WEBB,

Agent. No. 512 Seventh St., opp.ap24-lm National Intel. Office.

WATl HtH AND JEWEL** ** per ctJcheaper than It can be t &'

bought elsewhere in MP ashing-tou, at

J. ROBINSON'S,ap tt-lm 3.w Pa. av. opp Brown's Hotel.

CHOICE * It LIT TREES FOR WALK.

in flfkA ^PLE TREES, OF EXTR.i1."j""#!/ growth and well assorted. I5.0U9 PKACH TREES, forming a com-'

plete assortm *nt and well grown. «

A few v?ry choice Dwarf PBAR TREES,ex'ra sizeThe abjve comprising a very choice assortment

o? Trees were raised oy the late John H. KJn^lthey will be guaranteed to be what they are rep«resentedApply to W. Albert K'ng, No 35 south Hlgli

street, Georgetown, D. C , or at Valley ViewFarm, oae mile northwest of GeorgetownCatalogues furnished on application

E. J. KING. IAlso, for sale, a few thousand very choice

ROSES. Apply as above. E. J. K. ]mar 11.tf |

..THE MARRIAGE GUIDE."

Marriage guide, or natural his.tory of Generation, for the use of marrle^

persons and those about to marry, of both sexes jprice. SL" THE MALE GENERATIVE ORGANS,'^

In health and disease, from Infancy to old age.with the treatment of all their derangements; fojevery man's own private use; withcolored p: i.--jprice, #1,A POPULAR TREATISE ON VENEREAL

Diseases; their cure aad prevention ; for privatfluse, wl'.h colored plate*; ptice, SI.THE MATRON'S MANUAL OF MID-

wifery and the Diseases of Pregnancy and Child-blrtfl, for every female's own private use; priceSITHE DISEASES OF WOMEN.THEIR

Causes and TreatmentAny of tae Books can be had of the agent,

ALEX.ADAMSON,mar J2-o<n 7th street, opposite Post Olfioe.

BARGAINS FROM AUCTION.

JOHN H. SMOOT, No. 119 BRIDGE ST.,lisorgetoyrn, his recently received from the

N«w York Auctions : Pure Linen Damask TableCloths, $-4 and 10 4; pure linen Napkins andDoylies ; pare Irish Linen and Birds eye Linen ;white Cambrics, JaeoneUand Nainsook Maalins;cherked and striped Muslins; plain, dotted andfigured Swiss Muslls*; gents colored, bordered,aad whits Linen C*rooric Handkerchiefs; ladlesplain aad hem-stitched Handkerchiefs: Laceend Mu»:ia Curtains: worked Collars and Sets:wlia ota**r desirable Roods, which will be foundto be very cheap.

P«**ous in want of goods of the »bosre descrlp-tlon. er any dnacriptiuo of Dry floods, are In¬vited to call and take a look» Wr JJL SHOOT.

/ ILOL'KA! tLOLRS!:_juaT RECEIVEDanotuerlotof No 1 Clocks some entirely newpatterns They will be *old at astonishingly lowprice* Remember, every Clock is warrantedapH G FRANCIS, 480 Seventh street

THK RISING STAR GAME. THIS IS Abeautiful and Instructive Game for ChildrenIt learns them to ecrrmlt to memory all the inci¬dents and celebrated battles that were fought du¬ring the American Revolution For sate by theagent, ALEX. ADAMSON.mar 22-3m 7th street, opposite Post Oflce.

/MIRPORATION STOCK S-.OfK) Corw* - ration of Washington Stock for sale atfeb*fr-tl CHUBB BROTHERS.

SdfAT BARGAINS INDRY «OOU1 FttM AUCTION.

WE ARB NOW RECEIVtNO IMMENSEsupplies of rich sad beautiful 811k Robes.

Plain ana Figured Barege Robes, Mu»lln andLawn Robes, which will be told at about halftheir value /to piece# rich plaid and staple Spring Silks,

which we will sell at 82, 75 and 87c., theyare decided bargains

SO pieces assorted styles Silk Tissues and Ba¬reges

10 pieces rich black Sllka, from f I to 98 perCrd>ee black Silk Mantillas, from *3 90 to

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#12; these w« know to be cheep9U00 yards I awns, at MX cents, all warrantedfast colors

100 new style Straw Bonnets aad Children's Sha-kers

200 pieces rich Bonnet Ribbons, at reduced pri¬ces

A full stock of Ladles' and Children's Hosieryand Gloves

ALSO,IN STORK.M pleoes superior Shirting Linens from 30 oents

to 81 2» per yard75 pieces Barklles soft finish Linens at 25, 31,

acd 97 cents150 places plaid Muallns and Cambrics from 12^

to 31 cents5 cases bleached Cotton from 6# and

50 dcien Table Napkins from SI 25 to $1.50 perdozen%SO pieces Table Diapers, In all grades100 dozen Towels, bleached ana Brown Table

ClothWith an immense stock of all kinds of season¬

able Dry Ooods of the b^st class, to which we askthe special attention of purchasers.

COLLEY A SEARS,No. 523 Seventh street, 3d door above

m 8-eoSw Pa. avenue.

«100 HBWiRU.Ranaway from my farm, adjoin-

1ns: Upper Marlboro', about the middleof December last, Mulatt > boy AMBROSE,belonging to my brother, Alfred W Gardi¬ner, of Charles county. This boy is about;14 veara old.not very bright but rather of a cnut color.«nd has delicate limbs. He has usu¬ally a mild and pleasant countenance when spo¬ken to.

1 will give the above reward for his apprehen¬sion If taken in Washington City, or north ofPrince George's county, Md., and fifty dollars iftaken In Prince George's csuaty, or south of itIn either case he must be brought home or securedIn Jail so that I can get him again.

iri 13-cotf B.J. GARDINER.FOR SUMMER l/SE.

JUST RECEIVED AT THE WASHINGTONStove, Tin and Sheet Iron Manufactory, the

largest assortment of R E F R I G E R A T O R S,,WATER COOLERS, BATH TUBS. BAKINGOVENS. YANKEE BAKERS, PORTABLERANGES. Hard and Charcoal FURNACES,fce., Ac . that has ever been offered to a Wa«hlngton public, together with a fnll and complete.took of Plain, Planished, Block and JapannedTIN WARE; Plain, Tinned and EnamelledIRON HOLLOW WARE; all of which will Ik1scld on terms that will compare with any estab¬lishment sonth of New York

JAS. 8KIRVING,S E corner Penna avenue and 11th street,

m 1) eo2vr

REDUCTION IN PRICE OFICE C&EAM AND W ATEE ICES.

ARNY'S CONFECTIONERY,

82 per 2allot plain,or §2.26 moulded; single Yquart (accents.

.. .A

The quality of our productions Is so well knownto our citlxens that comment Is unnece«s»rv ! tostranger® and .ojouro^rs we Dwd onljr *ay that forthe superior excellence of our ICE CREAMS,CAKES and WATER ICES we were award'da Silver Medal by the Metropolitan Mechanics'Institute, in 1055 To all we say, the above art!cles shall be equal hereafter to what they Lavehitherto been.

.A 1 orders for DINNERS, WEDDINGS.BALLS, Ac., attended to wlthourusual care anddispatch. k ARNY

it?- An ass-rtment of French and DomesticCANDIES, FRUITS, NUTS, "d CAKES,always on hand JELLIES, BLANC MANGE,CHARLOTTE DR RUSSE. CANDY t*YRA-M1DS, Ac., made to order at short notice.rr Goods sent to any part of W ashlngton free*cost. m 9-eo3w

GIBBS' WIGS,

Half w igs, braids, curls,scalps,TOUPEES, Ae.. equal to any In the Unite*

States for rale or made to order at his Stores.fa*lad'.ss, on Ptnnsylvanla avenue, between #th and10th streets; ana for gentlemen, under Wlllards'Hotel. m l3*eo3m*

CASH PAIO FOR FCRNITCRK-

PERSONS DECLINING HOUSEKEEPINGor having a surplus of Household Effects on

hand, will find us prepared at all times to pur¬chase their entire stock, or such articles as theymay wish to dispose of Call and see1 BONTZ A COOMBS,feb l&-eolf No. 36ft 7th st , bet. I and K.

FRESH BEEF AND VEGETABLES FORTHE NAV*.

NAVY AGENT'S OFFICE, IWAtHiseioM, April29, 1950. J

SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-ceived at this oltce until Wednesday, the20th

day of May, 1W6, at noon, for the supply of suchquantities of Fresh Beef and Vage»able« as maybe required on the Washington station during thefiscal year, commencing on the 1st day of Julynext and ending on the wth June, 1357.The Beef and Vegetables must be of good qual«

ity and the best the market affords, una each ar¬ticle must be offered for by tbe pound.Bond with approved security will be requiredin oae-haif the estimated amount of tbe contract,

and twenty per centum In addition will be with¬held from the amount of each payment to 1>emade, as collateral security for the due perform¬ance of tbe contract, which will on no aocount bepaid until it is fully complied with.Every off«r must be accompanied (as directed

in the act of Coagrewt making appropriation forthe naval service for 1846 '7, approved August 10,1916,) by a written guarantee, signed by one orrr»re responsible p-rsons, to the effect that he orthey undertake that the bidder or bidders will, Ifhis or their bid be accepted, enter Into an obtlga-tlon. within five days, with good and sufficientsureties, to furnish tne articles p;opo«eilNo proposal will be considered unlets accom¬

panied by such guarantee.ap30-w4w A GREEN LEAF, Navy Agent.

mHlS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the1. subscribers have obtained from the Orphans'Court of Washington county, in the District ofColumbia. Iette»* of administration on the Per.sonal Estate of Bxhjamiji Lucas, late of Wash¬ington county, deceased. All persons havingclaims against the said deceased, are hereby11 warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchersttereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 6th dayof May next; they may otherwise by law be ex¬cluded from all benefit of the said estate.Given under our hands this 6th day of May,1856 W.T BORUSHS,

J E BORUGHS. jui 7-law3w* Administratorsrnms IS TO GIVE NOTICE, Thmt theI. subscribers have obtained from the Orphans'Court of Washington county, in tbe District ofColumbia, letters of administration on tl»e Per¬sonal Esttteof Amis M. 9ri*caa, late of Wash¬ington county, deceased All persons havingclaims against the said deceased, are herebywarued to exhibit the same, with the vouchersthereof, to the subscribers, on or before the 6thday of May next: they may otherwise by law beexcluded from all benefit of the said estateGiven under our hands this 6th day of May,1*00 W. T. JBOROUGHS,J. E. BORUGUS,m 7-law3w* Administrators.RFHAFTS COCRT, May », 1**56.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,WashiitotoS Cot;NTT. To wit:

OIn the case of Charles Garner administrator,

with the will annexed, of Ann Garner, deceased,the administrator aforesaid, has with tbe appro¬bation of the Orphan's Court of Washingtoncounty aforesaid, appointed SATURDAY, the31st Instant, for the fiaal sett em*nt and distribu¬tion of the personal estate of raid deceased, cf theas ets collected and turned Into money,when andwoere all the creditors and heirs of ?afd deceasedare notified to attend at the Orphan's Court ofWashington county, with their claims, propertyvouched, or they utav otherwise by law be ex¬cluded from aU beneft of said estate, provided a

espy of this older be published ence a week forthree Wteks In the Evening Star, previous to tbesdMSlfHnstant.

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L.Teste: ED. N. ROACH, Re*. Wills." -'True eopy.Teste: "

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w7-W*e ED. N. EOACH, Keg. Will*.

Hoo>e«, ac.,for Rent and SaleOFFICES FOR RRNT IN THE LARGE

double house No 47V 7th street, opposite thecity Post Office. The rooms are lofty, and lightedby g .» For convenience and excellence of situa¬tion they are unsurpassed in this city Inquire ofeverett A POLLAK, Attornles for Patents,No. 446 Ninth street, corner of F. m lt-3aetf

located either for residences or business. Ap-Ky to WILLIAM H. PHILIP, Attomeyat Law,

o. 40, Louisiana evenue, near 6th street. mS eo

Building lots for sale .a va-riety of Building I ots In all parts of the city,

at reasonable pricesand on accommodating terms,Enquire of the subscriber at John E Kendall'soffice, next door to W. B Todd's, Hat Store,Pennsylvania avenue, third floor, front room.ap2l-eo3m DAVlD MYERLE.

For rkrt-a furmshed BRICKHouse, containing seven rooms, on north H

street, near 16th. Apply at the premises,m 19 eo4t

For rent.two neatly furnishedBed Rooms on reasonable terms at Mr. DA¬

VISON'S, over Messrs. Gait A Bro., JewelryStore, Penn avenue, between 9th and 10th streets.m 19-if

For sale.the advertiser willsell at private sale between now and the first

of August, a very desirable Lot neatly enclosed,with a small two.story frame house on It, situ¬ated on the corner of Virginia avenue and 23dstreet, and fronting 64 feet on Virginia avenueIt Is in the immediate neighborhood Of the Ob¬servatory. Persons wishing to purchase canexamine the property at any time, when the termsof sale can be ascertained. m 1-lm*EH)R SALE..A SMALL FRAME HOUSEr and Lot on 6th street, between K and L, Lotfronting feet, with a depth of £6 feet 8 InchesTerms reasonible Location unsurpassed. Applvto ROBERT. A PAYNE, Druggist, corner 4thstreet and -Ma., avenue._ m l-tf

VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE, CON-tainlng 90 acres, situated % mile east of tbe

Rockville Turnpike Road, and 2% from Wash¬ington city. It is well watered, and oi^U a goodsupply of lire wood and young orchard»The im-

Erovements are a small frame dwelling and sta¬le. It possesses all the advantages lequisite tomake a garden of great value, or a dairy farm,and .t pita ant residence The terms willmade&is/. Apply to POLLARD WEBB, No512 Seventh street, opposite National Intelilgrncer Office. apSS-tfOR RENT.SEVERAL HANDSOME Par¬lors and Chambers, with board.

Also, table and transient bo&rd. Inquire at MrsSMITH'S, 833 F street. no* av-tf

F

FOR RENT..LENOX'S WHARF, NEARthe Long Bridge, the beat and most reliable

one la the territory for landing stone and cthtrheavy articles. Jt has a!>out 100 feet front, withdepth of water sufficient for landing purpose* coieither side Attached thereto Is a square of grourdfor the purpose of depositing coal or wood Onsaid square Is a comfortable Dwelling, which mavbe adapted to store purposes There Is about 14feet water alongside sala Wharf at low tide Tothose desiring to make a profitable business a rare

opportunity is offered. For terms apply at No. 490H street north, between 8th and 9th street* west.

JAMES TOVVLES, Property Agent,ap 25-eotf

AT PR1 VATESALK .EIGHTEEN SMALLbuilding lots for sale, corner of L street and

New Hampshire Avenue, near the circle, FirstWard, ranging in price from 80 to 160 dollarseach Terms nora 5 to 15 dollars per month Par¬ties purchasing with the view of building thereon,lumber or bricks (at market prices) to Ine amountof 150 dollars will be advanced thereon, securedby deed of trust on the property. Title indispu¬table. For any other information apply to H.PARRY, Marble Yard, Pa. av.,bet. 18th A 19th

sts. aplO.3mFor "private sale..a very neat,

convenient, thre? story frame House, with a

deep lot laid eff as a flower garden The abovehouse contains ten rooms, all private; a s!dealley, and the prlviledge of a back alley 'ITieabove house Is situated on the north side of Mas¬sachusetts avenue, between 4th and 5th streets,No. 501. For iurther information please call asabove Possession glvt-n In a few days. If thrabove is hot sold in a few day* it will b« for rentap 30-tf

Rare chance.the undersignedoffers for sale those beautiful Lots sltusted

on 3d street, a few feet south of Pa. avenue. Theirsituation cannot be excelled for either business orresidence sites, and will be sold i>t a great sacri¬fice. H C. HARKOVER.Terms: A small cash payment, and the bal¬

ance in 1, 2, 3, and 4 years. Residence, No 6,north A street, Capitol Hill. feb23-tf

MR W1LLIA>1 PAL VIKK,Professor of 8inging and the Flat*,

Begs to inform the inhabitantsof Washington that he proposes establishingSINGING CLASSF.S fortwo, three or four pu¬

pils, whereby each voice will be properly ex¬amined, and separately cultivated, according toits quality, which could not be done, consistent-ly. with' simultaneous teaching.as Sopranos,Mezio Sopranos, and Contralto voices require awidely different training The same care ts ne¬cessary with male voices, viz : Tenor, Baritone,and Bass When the pupils are sufficiently ad¬vanced to sing by themselves they will then betaught to take tnelr respective parts In Duet*jTrios, or ljuartetts.Terms per Quarter: *10 for each pupil, If only

two pupils one hour will be devoted, and an extrahalf hour for every additional pupil; 820 perquarter Tor separate pupils.ap 5-tf 2S7 Pennsylvania avenue

WOOD AND COAL.

WE HAVE NOW ON HAND AT OURyard, corner of G and 22d streets, First

Ward, a superior article of White and Red AshCOAL. Also, Cumbenand lump COAL, with ago<-.d stock of Hick >ry. Oak and Pine WOOD,ail of which we will sell at the lowest marketprices.All orders left at P. J Steer's Store, 488 Seventh

street, between D and E, will be promptly flileiJOHN W. MYERS A CO.

2,240 pounds glvea to the ton. m 14-3mALNWICK FRENCH AND ENGLISH FE¬

MALE SEMINARY,FOR BOARDING PUtlLS

SITUATED SIXTEEN MILES ON THEBaltimore and Washington Railroad and

Turnpike, and two miles south of the village ofLaurel. Stopping place at Contee's SwitchM A. TYSON A SISTERS respectfully in

form their patrons and others that It la their in¬tention to close permanently their day school Intbe cityon the 21st April, and that the summerterm of their Alnwiek Institution will open onMONDAY, May 5thApplications may be made by letter addressed

to the Laurel Post Office. Md.N. B .Every facility is afforded for the acqui¬sition of the French Language and Music,ap 14-dU unel

GENTLEMEN'S DRESS SHIRTS.Ourassortment In this department is very com¬

plete, and we oflVr the best quality and the largestvariety at uniform and moderate prices, atSTEVENS'S

m 16 tf Salesroom, Browns' Hotel.NOW RECEIVING,

NEW AND FASHIONABLE STYLES OFGentlemen's Furnishing Articles adapted to

Spring ar.d Summer wear, at LAN EMGents' Furnishing Store,

ap 14- 4?1 Pa. ay., near corner 4jf street.MEDICAL CARD

Doctor stanistas hernisz, reg-nlar Practitioner of Hommopathy. Office,231 corner F and Fourteenth streets. Consulta¬

tions from lu a m., to 3 p. m.Doctor Stanislas Hernisz, having returned from

Europe with improved health, will attend to thepractice of hts profession.Le Docteur parle Francais.Der Doctor sprtcht Deutsck.El Doctor habla Espaaol11 Dottore parla Itallano.'

mar 7.4m*roii the may balls.

WE HAVE NOW IN STORE A BEAUTI-ful assortment of WREATHS, suit .xjfc .able for the approaching May festivalsjigValso, aU kinds of Mowers for dressing tbe^BsShair i and would respectfully rvquest thosewbowill be In need of such, to give us a call at ourFancy and Mllllnervstore, No Sto, PennsylvaniaAvenue, between 9.h and 10th sts., north side,apitb-tr hutchinson A MUNRO.

ICE CREAM.gold at two DOLLARS per gallonNO&bkck'S Confectionery,

.p 88-In 910 Penna.

Auction Sal«s.TMR<TJr? Auctioneer.

F 2VtEifSL CVKNIROn F r i n ? v *! .« IHIeiicM...On.FRJDAY AFTERNOON, May 8i3 at 6

17C S i9>0airtBirT,,,e"' 1 ,ha11 H*11 Parta Lcl*

fe^t on m I »5uar« No 221, fronting 57

ITS'/* thecorn« <* 13th street

«i?,Rif? ,13? /ef 1 on 15tb strert'contain-ing s,/12 square feet of ground, with the improve-

thS"it£r°vn"!ndnL0f * andv'Kime and wSfbnUti.£Twl !<J,i^a#etn,nt **iek dwelling with

roomsbuilding, containing in all sixteen

Thi" property was bniltby Capt Page for his

uTnE& no "P""* wa* tpdi In makingrv. rry rewf)ect a desirable residencerhe house is supplied throughout with eas has

a pump of excellent water in tie ywd lkc '

Possession given immediately.lSmonlhL ^e-fo'irt\cash; residue in 6, 12, and

th?pr«!ili2 " bear,ng interest, secured <n

m" d J. C. McOUIRE, Auet.

GREEN, Auctioneer.ANDIUNB HOUSEHOLD AUD Kitch-

*«*nit«rennd very superior Rose-

f)A\ rtSifTI** at Auctl.B.-On THURS

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..vinstant, 1 shall sell, at 10 o'clock

v« ii? !^^e,nCe 0t CoL W. F Wilson,No. 441, north I, between Vth end 10th streets

Uit5reavi7. a**ortmcnt ot nearly new Fur-

Very superior Rosewood case Piano Forte madeby Knabe k. Gaehle, of Baltimore, 7u oc-taves, of fine tone and touch, of modernstyle and beautiful finish, stool and cover.

Mahogany and Walnut SofasParlor and Rocking ChairsMahogany and Walnut Marble-top Centre and

soft rabies^'ne J^®lniit Gothic Bedsteads, Bureaus, aod

Bide Tables'

Gothic Gilt-frame MirrorParlor and other Window Curainst.hina. Glass, CrOrktry.and Stone ware

Kin7pln^led»K!]ives^Plnted Fork"» Castors, Ac.Hne Feather Beds and BeddlnzHair and Shuck Mattrwse*Cottage and other BedsteadsWashstand and Toilet sets

and Chamber CarpetsKadiator and other stovesWy£.lpW>d a"ortfnent of Kitchen requisites

°thfr art,cIe" wbich redeem unnece' sary to enumerate.Torms: Under |« cash; over 23. a credit of

«nrty.d*y"' fpr n",e* «*tlsfactor11v en-dorwd, bearing inttrest A GREEN,."i16:41 Auctioneer

.& McGUlRE. AuctioneerTWo *hO0*AWD volumes.! kake

«)n T?^\T*fvbl,> at **«blic Auction.

I \TI \i ^Y.ua,ld. WtDN^SDA V EVEN-' S' May 20th and vlst, commenclrg at six?*<«*>« 'b.® auction rooms, we shall sefl a por¬tion of the Library c f Thomas fcwba-k, formerlyCommiss oner of Patents, consisting of rare and

f. ° f*Len"tr- Historical, Literary and Miscel¬laneous Works, a full descrl prion of which will

fordelivery * comf>le cafalogue now readyTerms cash.

af a distance will fce fiirnlslei* lh f «'al»g.ies upon application to the Auction-v.i.ml2 d JAS O McGI iRE, Aurt'r.

- .. fAS. C. McOUIRE. Auctioneer

V If"WELL1HO Uouse

ni.miu ? -?*1*!""011 FRIDAY AFTERNOON, Junetith. at . o'clock,on the premises 18 kIH"^ .pert,of ^oU No tiand 10> ln Davidson'ssubdivision of square No. 340. fronting 15 feet 6inches on 11th strvet west between Si and N

?5fe..,1°!uh\ru,llli",{ bHck 94 fett to a public al-ley with the improvements, consisting of a substantial. well-finished tkree-story and basementbrick Dwelllng-House, containing eight roomsa 1 conveniently arranged. with closets, Ac. There* also a well of nure water ar.d a good cellar onthe premises, and the whole property is vervdwl-rable to any person desiring a comfortable dwel¬ling ln that healthy and pleasant part rf the citv

.ferms: One-thfrd cash; the r«idue in 6Wd1- months, with Interest, secured by adeed of truston the premises If the terms of sale are notcoinp led with within five day the property willbe resold at the risk and expense of tfeedrfaultinirpurchasers Title indisputablem l3~* JA»^ C^McGUIRE, Auct'r

V By A. GREEN, AuctioneerMY HAHOftO.HE AND VALUABLE«

,'r,iBdib*'«g Sqnart!»o 739,£HITU«

P v*T!lm""1 at Auction.-OnrHL K5UA\ , the 98th instant, I shall sell infront of the premises, to the highest bidder, at 50 clock a m , the above-mentioned propeitv, being the former residence of Mr. Thomas Blaadenand recently vacated by Theodore Mosher, Esq

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situated on New Jersey avenue, south of tieCapitol. The improvements ere of the first order.1 he House contains twenty good and convenient yarranged rooms, with wide passages, and is sup-p ied with water fixtures and other conveniencesrhe tarden and grounds are large and ln theh'ghesi state of cultivation, and stable and car

nage-house sotttcient for the accommodation ofsix horses an* four carriages. In the garden thereIs a large vinery, which vie ds large quantities ofthe mo* delicious ^rap^, Xhis fquare tas tfront of 244 feet on New Jersey avenueAs I am directed to sell to the highest bidder

persons wish ng to make a good investment or tosecure a beautiful residence would do well to ea-amine the property and attend the sale MrWhite who has charge of the premises, wilishow the prorerty to parties desiring to examine,'w. ,,or Partlcu»^, aPPly to Theodore Mosher,

at his lumber-^rd, Blagden's Whiif.orto thesuDtcrlber.

; One-fifth cash: the residue ln foureq .el instalments of 1, 2, 3, and 4 years, the pur-claser to give notes for the deferred payments,bearing interest from the day of . ale, (Interest tobe paid semi-annually,) and k lien on the propertyto tecure the paymeat of the notesm 10~d A GREEN, Auct'r.

MaH SHAL'S kale..in virtue of awrit of h ieri Facias Winder the Lien Law1'

issued from ihe Clerk's Office of the District ofColumbia, fy.r the County of Washington, and tome directed, 1 shall expose to public sale, forcash, on SATURDAY, the Il»t day of May InstIn front of the Court hcruse door, at 12 o'clock mOieu.,°l!?,WlnF .pr°Fe?y' tnwit: All defendantright, title, claim, and Interest into a frame dwel¬ling house situated on Lot No. 1 In Square 477 inthe City af Washington. D C, selzei and leviedupon a_s the property of William Coxen, and willbe sold to satisfy Judicial No. 35, to October termit^n, Joseph Libbey A Son v». W illiam Coxen

J. D. HOOVER, Marshalm 7-dlg for District of Columbia.

official.

Tabasd&t Dipartkihi, Dec 1, IBM.Notice is hereby given to holders or stocks of

the United States that this Department will pur¬chase to the amount of 91,500 000 of said stocksat any time when the same may be offered prior tothe 1st day of June next, and will pay therefor the

following prices, to wit:For stock of the loan of 1842, a premium of ten

percent.; for stock of the loans of 1S47 and 1848,a premium of sixteen per cent.; for stock Issuedunder the act of 1850, commonly called Texas-in¬demnity stock, a premium of six per cent.; andfor stock of the loan of 1949, redeemable on the12th November, 1846, if received at the Treasuryprior to the 1st day of January next, a premiumof2# percent.; if received between the 1st Jan¬uary and the 31st of March next, a premium of2 per cent ; and if received after the 31st of Marchand prior to said 1st of June next, a premium of1J{ per cent.Interest will also be allowed on said stocks at

the rates specified in the certificates, from the 1stJuly last, if assigned with the principal of thecertificates received prior to the 1st of Januarynext. After that date the Interest will be allowedin addition to the premium from 1st of January tothe date of their reeelpt. In both eases one day'sinterest will be allowed In addition for the moneyto reach the seller.

Certificates transmitted to this Department un¬

der the present notice should be Ally assigned tothe United States (with the current half year's in¬terest, if sent prior to the 1st of January next) bythe party entitled to receive the purchase money.Payment for these stocks will be madeby drafts

upon the assistant treasurers at Boston, New York,or Philadelphia, as the parties entitled to receivethe money may direct.

JAMES GUTHRIE,dec 3.dtfuael Secretary pf the Treasury.

evening star.TWO OF MOIK LEWIS'S STORIES

[From Rogers'* " Table-Talk."}In Monk Lewis's writings there is a deal of

bad taste ; but still be was a man of genius.I'll tell you two stories which he was veryfond of repeating, (and which Windham asedto iike ) The first is ;The Skeleton in the Church Pubch.

Some travelers were supping at an inn in Ger¬many, and sent for the landlord to give him a

glass of wine. In the course of conversationthe landlord remarked that a certain personwhom they happened to .'peak of was as ob¬stinate as the skeleton in the Church-porch" What is that?'' they inquired. The landlord said that he alluded to a skeleton whichit was impossible to keep under gr< u .d ; lh*the had twice or thrice assisted in laying it inthe cbarnel, but that always, the day fter ithad beon butted, it was found lying in thechurch-porch The travelers were greatlystruck by this account; and they expressedan eager desire to see the refractory skeleton.At last, a y-'ULg serving woman ooming intotho room, they asked her if $hc, for a reward,would go to tho church porch and bring theskeleton to them She at first refused to doso; but eventually the travelers offered a sumof money which she could not resist. Be itparticularly observed Hint the young womanwas then big with, child Well, off she set tothe church ; and having found the skeleton inits usual place, she bright it to tfre inn onher buck, and laid it upon the table beforethe travelers. They had no sooner looked atit than they wished it gone; and they pre¬vailed on the young woman, for another sumof money to carry it again to the church-porch. When she arrived there she set itdown ; and turning away, she was proceedingquickly along tho path which led from thechurch, and which was seen stretching nut be¬fore her in the clear moonlight, when she sud¬denly felt the skeleton lean upon her back.She tried to shake it off; out in vain. Shethen fell on her knees and said her prayersThe skeleton then relaxed its hold ; and sheagain rushed down the path, when, as before,the skeleton leapt upon her back. " I willnever quit you,*' it said, " nntil you descendinto the charnel, and obtain forgiveness I ftthe skeleton thut lies in the church-porch "

She paused a moment ; then summoning upher coumge, she replied 6he would do so Theskeleton dropped off. Down she went intothe charnel , and, after groping about forsorno time, she perceived the pale Ggurc »f s

lady, fitting by a lamp, and reading Sheadvanced towards the figure, and kneeling,said, .' I ask forgiveness for the skeleton thatlied in the church porch.' Tho lady read onwiihout looking at her. Again she repeatedher supplication, but still the lady read on,regardless of it The young woman then as¬cended front the charnel, and was runningdown the path when tho skeleton once morearrested her progress " I will never quityou," it f>aid, " till you obtain forgiven©*.- foribe skeleton that lies in the church porch :

go again into the charnel and ask it." Againthe young woman descended, aud, advancingto the lady sank upon her knees, and cried,44 I come a second time to ask forgiveness f. rtho skeleton that lies in the church porch.Oh. grant that forgiveness ' the skeleton im¬plores it, 1 implore it? the babe that I bearin my womb implores it!" The lady turnedher head towards tho speaker, gave a faintsmile, and disappeared On coming up fromthe charnel, the younr: woman found the skele*ton standing erect in tho porch. " I am bowhere," it said, ''not to trouble you, but tothank you ; you have at length procured merest in the grave. I was betrothed to the ladyyou saw in the charnel; and I basely desertedher for another. 1 stood at the altar, aboutto be married to my second love, when sud¬denly she rushed into the church, and stabbedherself with a dagger, said to me. as she wasexpiring, 41 you shall never rest in the grave.no, never, 'till the babe unborn shall ask for¬giveness for you " The skeleton rewardedthe good tffices of the young woman by dis¬covering to her the place where a heap oftreasure wae concealed.The second story is :Lukd Howth 9 Kat.- Tom Sheridan was

Shooting on the moors in Ireland, and lost hisdog A day or two after, it made its appear¬ance. following an Irish laborer. It w..s re¬stored to Sheridan, who remarked to the la¬borer that 44 the dog seemed very familiarwith him " The answer was, 14 Yes, it fol¬lows me, as the rat did Lord llowth." Aninquiry about the rat drew forth what is nowto be told. Lord ilowtb, having dissipatedhis property, retired in very low spirits to a

lonely chateau on the sea-coast. One stormynight a vessel was seen to go down ; and nextmorning a raft was seen lloating towards theshore As it approached, the bystanders weresurprised to find that it was guided by a lady,who presently stepped upon the beach. Shewas exquisitely beautiful; but they were un¬able touiscover who or what she was, for shespoke in an un unknown tongue Lord Howthwhs struck with pity for tbis fair stranger,and conducted her to bis chateau Thereshe remained fur a considerable time, whenhe became enamored of her, and at last a kedher to become his wife. She (having nowlearned the English language) thanked himfor the honor he had intended her ; but declared in the most positive manner that shecould never be his She then earnestly ad¬vised him to matry a certain lady of a neigh¬boring county, lie followed her advioe ; paidhis addresses to the lady, and was acceptedBefore the marriage, the beautiful strangertook a ribbon from her hair, and binding itrouud the wrist of Lord Howth, said, " Yourhappiness depends upon your never partingwith this ribbon " He as*ured her that itshould remain on his wrist She then disap¬peared, and was never seen again The marriage took place. The ribbon was a matterof much curiosity to the bride ; aud one night,when Lord Howth was asleep, she removed itfrom his wrift and carried it to the fire, thatshe might lead tkojcharacters inscribed uponil. Accidentally she let the flame reach itand it wai consumed Some time after. LordHowth was giving a grand banquet in hishall, when the company were suddenly dis¬turbed by the barking of dogs. This, theservants said, was occasioned by a rat whichthe dogs were pursuing Presently the rat,followed by the dogs, entered the hall. Itmounted on the table, and running up to LordHowth, stared at him earnestly with its bright,black eyes. He saved its life ; and from thatmoment it never qui:ted him! wherever hewas, alone or with his friends, there was therat. At last the society of the rat becamevery disagreeable to Lord Howth ; and hisbrother urged him to leave Ireland for a time,that he might get rid of it He did so, audproceeded to Marseilles, accompanied by hisbrother. They had just arrived at that place,and wore sitting in the room of an hotel,when the door opened, aud in oame the rat.It was dripping wet, and went straight to thefire to dry iUelf. Lord Howth's brother,greatly enraged at the intrusion, seised the

Eoker, and dashed out his brains. 44 Youave murdered me," cried Lord Howth, and

instantly expired.Thi Usb or Oil.In this country ohildren

are "perpetually watered," as though theywere amphibious animals In the East Indieschildren are rarely washed in water; but theyare oiled every day. A child's head ean bekept much oleaner if oiled, than without it,and many young persons with hectic chcekswonld probably never know the last days olconsumption, if their parents wonld insist on

having the chests, back, and limbs anointed ,

with sweet oil two or three times n wee*.

Ct RioDS..The following contains the alpha¬bet.abedefghijklmnopqratuvwxys.

A Little Quikirw lm a HurrrAn tmiiuig matrimonial alarJ ia toW of the

olden time of New England. It ao fall oatthat two young people became attacked toeach other, aa yourg people somettaea doThe young woman'a father waa a wealthyWuaker . the young nan ws? poor but reapect-aOle The father could aland no auoh unionand resolutely oppoaed it, and tne daughterdared not disobey openly She mat him bymoonlight, while the pretended never to aeehim.and she pined and waated in spite otherse!f She was really in love ; a state ofsighs and tear*, which woman oftener reach inimagination than reality. 80 the father remained inexorable, lima panel on, and therose of Mary's damask chaak paaaed of Shelet not concealment, like a worm in the bud,prey on that damask cheek, however, butwhen her father asked her why aha pinedshe always told him The old geatlenan wa¬rt widower and loved his girl dearly, iiad itbeen a widowed mother who haJ Mary incharge, a woman's pride never would navegiven way before the important ties of a daugh ¦

ter. Men are not, however, to stubborn insuch matters, and when the father aaw thathis daughterV heart was really set apon thematch, he surprised her one day by breston*.out: " Mary, rather than nope to death, thoul.ad-t better marry as the cbooaea and whenthee pleases "And what did Mary ? Wait till the birds

ot the air bad told her swain of the change,or till her father bad time to change hia ninuagain? Not a bit of it. She clapped herneat plain bonnet en her head, walked directly into the street, and then aa dlrestly Co thehou»e of her intended as the street could car¬ry her She walked into the house withoutknocking.for knocking was not fashionablethen.she found the family just sitting dewi.to dinner. Some little commotion waa ex¬hibited at ao unexpected an apparition as anheiress in the widow'scottaec, but she heededit not. John looked up inquiringly Shewalked to him and took his nand in hers :"John," said she, " father says I nay havethee." And John got directly up from thedinner table and went to the parson's. Inja&t twenty-fire miuutea they were man andwife.

Notes akd sries, No. WJ."Tomnoddy" asks, "where is Palmyra, and why is italways spoken of as being ruined ?" Palmyrais in the State of New York. It was once avery flourishing place, having as many as sev¬en or eight hundred inhabitants ; but the con¬struction of the Middlesex Canal, under theauspice.'1 of the celebrated Sir Henry Clinton,led to its ruin It was swimming across thiscanal that Leander Snooka loat hia life, andthe name ot liell'a Point was given to theplace, by hia indignant coteinporaries Pal-myn wa- so called because there were nepilm trees within a thousand miles of ft. instrict acoordanoe with American usage."The -Isles of Greece/' mentioned by AnEnglish poet of the name of Byron, are rian-tueket and Martha's Vineyard, once famousfor 1 heir success in the whaling bu«ine««. Theobservation of the poet, that "all except theirsun is set," is a delicate way of remindingthem that their shining glories afe vanished,and that they are reduced to the sad necessityof contenting themselves with mere daylight."The Merry Wives of Windsor ' were thewives of Windsor, discoverer of the famoussoap That be should have two wives at thesame time, shows that Mormonian flouriah* 1ia England in the reign of Queen Elisabeth ;and that they were merry, shows that two wo¬men did onoe upon a time live in the samehouse without quarreling. But then thaymay havo made poor Windsor unoomfortableenough *"* "

A Distinguished WooDBAWTta .The Batton Ledger tells a good story of a famous catored woodsawyer of that city, who being theDoctor Warren of woodsawyers, waa thereoip eat of distinguished patronage, and oneday a Colonel Billup engaged him to amputatea few corda for him The Colonel was somathing of a *. Betty ' about matters whieh weredoue for him, and he watched his sable employe, much to the latter s annoyance, ocoasionallv presuming to offer him a little advicea? to the manner of putting the wood on thehorse, measuring for the exact center, and *0forth.Sam bore all this as well as ha oouM, but

gradually grew highly exasperated ; and whenthe Colonel, in turn irritated at his obstinacy,stepped forward to adjust a stick, as he thoughtwas right, Sam averted the dignity of his experience by kicking over the horsewords arising, Sam gave up the job an§*f uton his jtcket. " /gorry .' Colonel Billup!'he tjaculated. panting with rage, aa he shoul¬dered his horse and saw, "you'th a highthipirited man'.and I'th a high thipiritedman!.and high thipirited men can neveragree !" and off he went.

Relics of Si». Joux Fh.oklis'i AacnrExpedition .A box has been received at theoffice of the American and European Expres*Company. in New York, which Contains a porlion, perhaps all, of the relica of the unfortu¬nate expedition of Sir John FranklinI piece snow shoe, marked Mr Stanley; thename is cut into the wood with a penknife.I piece of cane.apparently bamboo.

1 piece of wood.part of a boat with copperbinding1 piece of wood.part of a boat.with theword " Erebus'' cut into it.

2 pieces of buntin.1 piece of cordage.1 piece of leather.the inside of a backgam¬mon board.

1 piece of metal.the graduated part of abarometer.

1 piece of ivory.part of a mathematical par¬allel ruler.1 piece of ivory.apparently part of a mathe¬

matics! instrumentThis box was received from the Hudson's

Bay House. Lachine, to be forwarded to theHudson's Bay House, London.

Remedy for Flea Bites .Jehn Pha nixhas the following 14 never-failing" remediesfor flea-bites :" Boil a quart of tar until it becomes rightthin. Remove the clothing, and before the

tar becomes perfectly cool, with a broad flatbrush apply a thin smooth coating to the en¬tire surtaoc of d^e body and limbs. Whilethe tar remains soft, the flea becomes entangled in its tenacious folds, and ia rendered{icrfectly harmless; but it will soon feno alard, suiOvith coating, entirely impervious t ihis bite Should tne coating crack at theknee er elbow joints, it is merely necessarvto retouoh it alightly at thoae places. Thewhole coat should be renewed every threeor four weeks This remedy is sure, andhaving the advantage of simplicity and econ¬omy. ahould be generally known." A soil simpler method of preventing the

attacks of these little pests, is : On feelingthe bite of a flea, thrust the bitten part im¬mediately into boiling water. The heat ofthe water destroys the insect.and instantly re¬moves the pain of the bite.''

Tnimras or Yaskee Gkwics .The steam¬er Ericsson, which sailed for Liverpool fromNew York on Saturday, took out one of lioe'asix cylinder lightning printiug presses, forLloyd's Weekly, a London paper. Six menwere aent out with the pre us as "feeders,''accompanied by a foreman. The paper had

tone to great expense in fitting up its preaaes,ut its circulation requires it to poasesa thoaewhieh will print with the greatest rapidity ;and the rotary press of Hoe embraces ihoprinciple which admits of the higheat degreeof speed possibly attainable.

ty "Coma, Bob, tell us how much juuhave cleared by your wild land speculation'"'"Cleared, ah! cleared ny pockets."