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VOL. VII. WASHINGTON, D. C., MONDAY. FEBRUARY 18. 1856.
THE EVENING STAB,PUBLISHED EVERT AKTJJKSOOJI,
(EXCEPT SO NilA V.)At IM Simt B*ild%*gs, eomir of rtnnsfl^mmt*
m<*»i and j£ltrtntk $tr$tI,By W. D. VALL4CU,
Will be furred to subscriber* by carriers at 81 &AND a QUARTER CENTS, payable weeklylo the Agen: , pepetn served In packages at 37#. >nu per month. To mall subscribers the sub¬scription prleeis THREE DOLLARS AND F1F-fYCENTS aywr im»4cai«<i,TWO DOLLARS(or six months, <tnd ONE DOLLAR for threemonths, for Ins ttaa tfcrne months at the rate ofKM c«bU a week.icr single copies one cent.
Wins AND TOUPEES.
(MTIZENS AND STRANGERS ARK R E-J spectf.illy Informed that the best assortment
of WIGS and TOUTF.KS are to be found atHEARD'S HAIR DRESSING ESTABLISH¬MENT, and ^16 MANUFACTORY, Sixth st.National Hotel.Wigs and Toupees made on the shortest notice.Also, a pood assortment of Ladles Back Braids
Just arrived from New York. doc 11.eo3m
CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER.
Members of congress, citizensand strange. wishing to supply themselves
with superior garments, made to order, are Invitedto examine our superior assortment of Doeskins,Cloth*. Casslmeres, Slik, Satin and Velvet Vest-
a, all of which has been selected with an e*pe-vlsw to the wants of our customers, whichwe wlil make to measure In a manner Inferior tonone, at much cheaper rates than the usual cityprices. WALL A STEPHENS,US Pa. avenue, between ®th and loth streets.
Also. 304 Pa. avenue, 3d door east of the NattonalHotel. Jan 23.
ALL THE NEW BOOKS PUBLISHEDreceived and Tor sale, at SHILLINGTON'S
BOOKSTORE.Caspar, by the anthor of "Wide, Wide World."The M vsterlous Story Book, or the "Good Step
MotherLances of Lynwood, a new Juvenile book, by the
author of the Heir of Redcliffe.Travels, Voyages, and Adventures of Gilbert Go-
ahead. by reter ParleyMimic Life, by Mrs. Ritchie, formerly Mrs. Mo
wattWidow Bedoft PapersThe Hunter's Feast, or Conversation aronnd the
Camp Flr«*. by Capt. Mayae Held, author ofthe Scalp Hunters
Ten Years among the Mall Bag*Fanny Grey, a History of life In a series of sh
beau tiful figures. the neatest and most delight¬ful gift for children that wi- have soen.Blank Books and Stationery of every decorlp-tlon. at the lowest prloes, for sal? at
SHILLlNGTON'SStationery and Book E-tabllshroen', Otleoa
Building cor. l'a. av. and 4# st. dec 31.tfBOYS' WINTER CLOTHING
WE HAVE THIS DAY RECEIVED Alarge addition to onr usually extensive
assortment of trst quality Boys' and Chlldrens'CLOTHINi*. whlcn we will offer to our custom¬ers and the public at unusually low prloes.Our stock consists in part of.
OVER COATS and TALMASFine cloth ROUNDABOUTS and JACKETSFine and common PANTALOONSSilk. Satin, and Merino VKSTSWhite and colored SHIRTSUNDERSHIRT# and DRAWERSCAPS, SUSPENDERS HOSIERY, Ac , Ac.Making our stock of Boys' and Children'sClothing very large and complete.
WALL A STEPHENS,3£i Pa. avenue, bet. SHh and luth street,
Jan ¦^
next to iron Hall.44 AN EXCELLENT SHAVE.".TfalsTre-/*. mark was made by Mr. Jones after tryingone of ray American Ramapo Razors. Othershave said the same afltr using my Tally ho, or aDouble Carbonized I XL. There are no tears shedwhile using one of these Razors
G FRANCIS,dec 31 490 Sevntn st.
GIFT bookstore:
AGENERAL SELECTION OF STANDARDGift and Miscellaneous BOOKS
AND STATIONERY for sale atHILBL'S'S MUSIC DEPOT,cor¬ner of Pa avenue and 11th street
GREAT INDUCEMENTEVERY PURCHASER RECEIVES A GIFT.Each article is sold at the usual retail price; andfor every dollar's purchase a seeded envelope is
drawn by the buyr, containing tee name of somegift, which is presented on the spot Among theGifts are Gold Watches, Jewelry, Music. Fancyand Toilet Articles, Ac
H1LBUS MUSIC DEPOT,dec 8--tr Cornet Pa av and 11th st.
MADAME DEVO5FROM PARIS AND NEW YORK.
Madame devos' millinery has ar-rtved, and is now opened for Inspection at
THE LAKES,«Vb 501 Ftnnsy'.rnnii irmw,
to which the attention of the ladles of \\ asLing-too, Georgetown. Ac is respectfully Invited.Jan S4.tf
WARNER'S rOCKET REVOLVERS..Small, s*e, and etl'ectlve Also, Allen's
and Colt's Revolvers and single barrel Pistols.G. FRANCIS.
dec 31. 4at) Seventh st.
Bibles and prayer boors, in richVelvet, Turkey Morocco, and plain binding
Chlldrens' Books, the most extensive assort¬ment to be found in the District.Miss Bunkley's Leaped Novice, price 91.Harper's Magazine for JanuaryAlso, a large vsjrtment of Ivory and pearl
handle PENKNIVES, PISTOLS of all kinds.For «ale by E. K LUNDY,dec 11.tr No W Bridge st.. Geopgetow
CHAFING DISHES. DISH COVERS,Soup Tareins. Soapstone Griddles, Plate
Warmrrs. Game Roasters, Oyster Boilers. SlawCwtters. Ac Prices low. G. FRANCIS,
7th streetIN ORDER TO REDUCE Ol'R STO< E
1 JREVlOl S TO RECEIVING OUR EX-I tensive Sprlog supplies, we shall commenceto-day and continue until the 16th Instant to sillor* at c«fcT, for cash only, the following articles:All fancy plaid, brocade, and stripe Dress SilksRich printed all -wool F rench Mousseline DelainesHandsome plain and plain Merinos and Coberg
ClothsA large stock Cloak and Dress Trimmings and
RibandsA good assortment liMig and square Brocha, Stalla,
and plaid Cloth Shawls25 ladies' rich Velvet. Moire Antique, Silk, and
Cloth Cloaks, all of the newest style*, andmust be sold ts close a consignment.
Wt hart alt* jutt optnrd:A general assortment of fine and medium quality
Shirting Cottons, all of the best classKlchadrsou and Barklle's Shirting Linens, war¬
ranted pure flax, ranging from 37)4 cts., to flper yard
100 pieces small figured light colors English Cal-icow, at MJf cents
....
10V pieces assorted plaid Cambrics and Mosllcs,very cheap
Id dosen fine stitched Linen Shirt BosomsKj pieces more of those rich lustre plain black
SilksFine Bombesins, Alpacas, and English Ciapew2Adozen ladles' best Kid GlovesSilks and Cotton Hosiery
All will be sold at fair low prices, and ail goodswarranted as representedPurchasers are particularly Invited to call and
examine for theuiseives before making their pur¬chases e'sewhe e. COLLEY A SEARS,
No. M3 7th st , adjoining Dexter's Hotel.teb
mtm.33J
H. SEMKEN, Jeweler,330 Ptnmn se«s««, bttwetn 9r% and lOli llridi,
^A« RECEI V ED OPEN ED THIS DAYmagnlflcent aslor'namt of tine and
rich imported JEWELRY, such as Flor¬entine and Reman Mosaics, Italian Lavasand Corals, Garnets. Cameos, and a varl-4ety of richly chafed Gold Jewelry or any deacriptlon. the very latest styles Also, a new lot oftoe London and Geneva WATCHES, warranted
AUmekeei'f^OR CHRISTMAS PRESENTSA splendid assortment of lne Silverware, Pitch¬
er*. Castors, Creams Goblets, Cups, Forks andSpoons, (sterling.) Fish, Cake and Pie Knives,B itter and Fruit Knlyesj Soap and Oyster Ladles,Preserve. Sugar and Cream Spoons, Salt Cellars,Napkin Rings, etc., etc.SILVER PLATED WARE, ON ALBATA.Castors. Baskets, Butterboats, lirne. Forks and
Spoons -
FANCY ARTICLE8.French Clocks, Dresden China Ornaments, In
variety, Card Cases, Portmonuales, Cigar Ca^eaAnd also a large assortment of
SPECTACLESIn Gold. Silver and Steel Frames, to suit everyeye and age; Eye Glasses, Congress Specs, andOpera 61l[T We take pleasure In showing oar goods to
alLwhether purchasers or net.All our goods are warranted as represented, andwill be sold at the lowest possible priceE Jewelry and Silverware made to order:r.d* remonnted; Gold Pens repolnted, andEngraving on Stone executed at short noticeChronometers and all kinds of |ne Watches andMssi'-al Boies put In perfect order at short aotlce.H SEMKEN, Jeweler,XJO Pa. avenue, between 9th and luth its.dec I.tf
NEW MUSIC received weekly at the PlaaoStore of JOHN F ELLIS.Jan &
EPERGNES AND PLATEAU.Large Plated Waiters,
OYSTER TUREENS,Dishes,Cake Baskets,
Bowls,Superior Cutlery,Silver Tea Sets,Pitchers,
Waiter,MANUFACTURED AND FOR SALE BY
SAMUEL KIRK& SON,GOLD & SILVERSMITHS,
172 BALTIMORE STREET,BALTIMORE, MD.
Jan 31.lmJONAS F. LEVY,
IMPOKTIK 1KB DIAL** INWINES, LIQUORS, CIGAR8. AND FINK
GROCERIES,General Commiaiion Forwarding MerchantIXSVKAXCB AND BILL BROKER,No. 471 Fa. av., two door» below IJ. S. Hotel,Washington Oity, D. C.N. B..Country Merchant*are rajuaeted to give
nac a call before purchasing where.©c J-ly
MARRIAGE UCIDK.
DR. YOUNG'S POCKET JESCULAPIU8;Or, Every Oae his own Physician:Being observations on marriage
Medically and Philosophically considered, asMANHOOD'S EARLV DECLINE, with dlreotlons for Its perfect cure. Being a ConfidentialSilent Friend and Private Adviser; followed byObservations on the Treatment of Venereal Dis¬eases. Oonnorrh'sa, Gleet, Strictures, Ac ; Illus¬trated with Cases. Plates, and Diagram*, fromDr. YOUNG'S PRIVATE PRACTICE.to beconsulted without exposure, and with assuredConfidence of success.:Only 25 ccnts. For sale by the Agent, ALEX.
ADAM SON, on Seventh st , opposite Post Olfice.dec. J4.3m»
OHAUNCEY WARRINER,WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER.
AND DEALER IN FINE WATCHES JEW-ELRV and SILVERWARE, would respect¬fully solicit the attention of those who desire a
good article, to his choice variety of London, Oe-neva and Copenhagen WATCHES, selected withthe view of time-keeping and durable qualities,for whl^h a suitable guarantee will be furnishedthose who purchase.GOLD SEALS. FOB and vest CHAINS,FINK JEWELRY, SILVLR SPOONS, GOB¬
LETS, CUPS, FORKS, *c., for sale at N. Yorkprice*.The Chronometer, Duplex, Lever, Cylinder,Repeating, Musical and other WATCHES re¬
pairedAlso, JEWELRY. Ac.No 379 Fa. avenue, between fith and 7th streets,Brown's Hotel Building, sign of the
GOLDEN WATCH,Jan 2*.3m Washington, D. C.
THE NEW BLUE BOOR, or GovernmentRegister 1^54, Just issued, giving the names,
salaries, locations, &c , of all postmastersaad oth¬er public officer* and agents, civil, military, andnaval, In the service of the United States; withthe aam'v forces, and condition of all shins andvessels belonging to the United States, ana whenand where built; and the names and compensa¬tion of all printers In any way employed by Cen-greas, or any department or officer of the Govern¬ment. 1 octavo volume, price S3 50.Can be sent by mall to any part of the Unlte>l
SiatesFor sale In Washington bv
TAYLOR A MAURY,feb ftBooksellers, near ftth «t.
THE CONTRACTOR'S BOOK.One lariefolio volume, containing large colored wot!
lng drawings of tools and machines, with bills oftimber and Iron ; also tables and data for cost ofearth and other works, by George Cole, Civil En-glner Price S5. Just publishedfebi FRANCE TAYLOR.
MORE NEW GOODS
JOHN H. SMOOT, NO 119 SOUTH SIDEBridge street, aear High, Georgetown, DC.
has received an additional supply of Fall andWinter GOODS, making his assortment verycompleteIn his stock will be found a first rate assort¬
ment of.Ladles' DreM GoodsBlack Moire Antique SilksMoire Antlaue Cloak and Dress Trimming*Rich striped aud Moire Antique Sash and Bonnet
RibbonsSwiss and Cambric Bands, Collars and SleevesBlack and col'd Cloths, for Cl<«ik*Stella, Brocha and Bay State ShawlsWith a good assortment of the best makes Flan¬
nels, Blankets, and Dry Goods generally.My stork being d**1nable and chonppurchaserswill iind it to their advantage to call before gettingfolly supplied. J. H. SMOOT.EOV 13-tf
United States Pnteat Office, >Washington, Feb. 13. lH3fl. J
ON THE PETITION OF MICHAEL B.DY-OTT, of Philadelphia, Pa , praying for the
extension of a patent granted to him for an Im¬provement in " Lamps for nwrfntlal oils," forseven years from the expiration of said patentwhich takes place on the thirtieth day of May,1'356:Disordered that the said petition be heard at
the Patent Office oa Monday, the 19th -day of Maynext, at l'i o clock m.; and all |>erM>ns are no'.lfleato appear and show cause, if any they have, whysaid petition ought not to be granted.Persons opiioslng the extension are required totile in the Patent Offioa their objections, spar tallyset forth in writing, at least twenty days beforethe 4ay of hearing : all testimony filed by eitherparty to be used at the said hearing must be takenand transmitted In accordanre with the rules of
whlrh will be furnished on application.The testimony in the case will be closed on the-th day of May, ls5C; depositions and other pa¬pers relied npon as testimony must be filed In theoffireon or before the morning of that day: the ar¬guments. if any, within ten days thereafterOrdered, also, that this notice be published In
the Union, Intelligencer and Evening Star, Wash¬ington, D. C ; Republican, Baltimore Maryland ;Pennsylvanian, Philadelphia, Pa ; and Journalcf Commerce, New York, New York; oncea week for three successive weeks previous to thel!>th day of May next, the day of bearing.
CHARLES MASON,Commissioner of Patents.
P. * .Editors of the above papers will pleasecopy, and send their bills to the Patent Office,with a paper containing this notice,
feb 14.law3w
COLUMBIA MARKET,P*nmylv%ma avenut, corn-tr of Yiik It,
4 1HAKLES MALLARD HAS OPENED THE. y above place for the keeping and hale of Pork,Be-f, Mutton. Poultry, Butter, Larl, togetherwith Game, Fruits and Vegetables in all its sea¬sons.C M having had sixteen veers experience In a
neighboring city, flatters himself that he will beable to keep a choice selection of PROVISIONSgenerally, and hopes, by moderate chnrgee andstrict personal attention to the wants of his cus¬tomers to merit a share of tne public patronage.Jan 23.2aw*Jm
MY MARY AITnI ""
J**j copies more just published at the Musicaad Piano Store of JNO. F. ELLIS,30# Pa. avenue, bet. 9ih and 10th sts.Jan 'JO.tf
MISS HEWITT'S FRENCH AENOLINHBOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL,
510 U itrnt, bttwttn \i\ and, Stk.
Tiie second session of this in-stitution will commAice MONDAY, Febru¬
ary llth.For further particular* see circulars, to be had
from Miss Hewitt, or at Farnham's aud Shilling-ton's Bookstores. feb9-law
STUART'S CANDIES.
JUST RECEIVED, PER EXPRESS, ONEoas" of Stuart's celebrated STEAM CANDY,
consisting of Sugar Plums, Vanilla Cream, andother kinds. V« »le at
Z. M P. KING'S.*85 Vermont ivenae, corner 16th and 1 sts.
aovM
New books at taylor * maury'S.Dunlop's Digest of tfce Laws of the United
States, i vol, oompiete, s? 50Macaulay's England, 4 vols complete for SI
leb o Bookstore, near 9th st,
OFFICIAL*Trbast^i DsrARTMRNT, D«. 1, 1853.
Notice Is hereby given to holders of stocks ofthe UnitedStates that this Department will pur¬chase to the amount of £1,500 "00 of said stocksat any time when the nam# may be offered prior tothe 1st day of J une next, and will pay therefor thefollowing price*, to wK:For stock of the loan of 18W, a premium of ten
per oent; for stock of the loans of 1047 and 1*46,a premium of sixteen per cent.; for stock Issuedunder the act of I960, commonly calied Texas-in¬demnity stock, a premium of six per cent.; andfor stock of the loan of 1SW, redeemable on theHth November, 184«, If received at the Treasuryprior to the 1st day of January next, a premiumof 2# percent ; If received between the 1st Jan-nary and the 31st of March next, a premium of8 per cent; and If received after the list of Marchand prior to said Lit of J une next, a premium ofIX per cent.
Interest will also be allowed on said stocks atthe ratee specified In the certificates, from the 1stJuly last, If assigned with the principal of thecertificate* received prior to the 1st of January-next After that date the Interest will be allowedIn addition to the premium from 1st of January tothe date of their receipt. In both cases one day'sInterest will be allowed In addition for the moneyto reach the seller.
Certificates transmitted to this Deportment un¬der the present notice should be duly assigned tothe United States (with the current half year's In¬terest, if sent prior to the Is* of January next) bythe party entitled to receive the purrhase money.Payment for these rlocks will be mad® by drafts
upen thcisslstant treasures at Boston, New York,or 1'hlladelphla, as the parties entitled to receivethe money may direct.
JAMES GUTHRIE,dec 3.dtjunel S;-cretary of the Treasury.SAV1NU OF ONE TON OF COAL IN
THREE. «
CALL AT SAVAGE'S, AND GET ONE OFhis COAL SIFTERS and ASH TUBS, com¬
plete In one They are warranted to save at leastthirty-three per cent., and can be used In theh*i*e. J. L. SAVAGE,Sign of the Gilt Saw, Penna av.,febB-lw between 10th and 11thsts.
APITHO.IY BITHL Y,UNDERTAKER,Shop and Residence No* 303 Feim. avenue,south side, between 9tti nud loth sts.,Having provided himself with
su ELEHAVT HEA USE,£^ .and all necessary conveniences forkw^» ¦«
properly conduct ng hU- business,would respectfully inform the public that he isfully prepared to fill all orders entrusted to him,at the shortest notice, and in the best manner.A large supply of READY-MADE COFFINS
of all sue*, always on hand, which will be fur¬nished on the most reasonable terms.As heretofore, no pains will be spared to giveentire *a lsfaciion on all occasions.N. B..Rcsid n" on the premises, orders will
be promptly attended to at ail hours.feb 7-ly
AOENCY OF TUKKcvslone Insumire Co. of Philadelphia.'
Capital $300,000!\NNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR
ending January 1, 1856.Assets of the Company, consisting of Dords andMortgage* on unencumbered real es¬
tate $110,(S<H 00Stoc^sof other Corporations, worth par 25,620 00('ash on hand. 31,564 JOBills receivable, consisting of Merinenote* and short loans #3fi,943 70Stock notes .....*.......1511,3545 Oo 51,339 «0
§219,430 »Whole receipt* for premiums duringthe year fll'2,5li t«Paid for losses and expenses duringtheyear 71.138 04
1' M MOKIARTY, President.J. MORRIS THOMPSON, Secretary.Risks changed from other companies to this
No charge for policy fee. Enquire at the office ofJ E. Kendall, over K. Morrow's Exchauge Office,flr»t door W« st of W. B.Todd's hat store onPennsylvania avenue.feb 7 ..Jin DAVID MYERLB, Agent
OOOD INVESTMENT.
WE HAVE FOR SALE THE FOLLOW-lng Bonds and other Securities, which will
yield the hold- r ten to twelve per cent on the In¬vestment, viz:Orange and Alexandria Rail BondsVIrguiia and Tennessee doIllinois Internal I mp't Bonds of 1817.The above securities are unquestionably safeSWEENY, RITTEN HOUSE, FANT A CO.,Jan 'J4.1m Bankers, 3351 Pa avenue.
COFFIN WAHEROOn. tie.
J WILLIAM PLAN! A CO., SNDERVA-. RERS. reaidcnce41U 8e»?nlh ___
¦treet, bfHvr«.-n G and H st-oetsInterment*pr<vu'rdlnanygro.ind»rcemetery. CoAn.*, Caps, Shaouds, Carriages.Hearse, and every article for Interment* atthe best quality furnished at ehort notice, on themet reasonable terms, and st all hours of thenight. Having the exclusive right of Crump'sPatent Corpse Pretterver. we guarantee to keep thedead for any length of tlae. Jy 11.ly
WILL LEAVE SHORTLY.MADAME H. respectfully Informs the
nubile In general; that she will yive Informa¬tion in all the Atthlr* relating to Life, He>alth,Wealth, Marrtaxes. Love. Journeys, I.aw Suits,Difficulties in Business, Ar-sent Friends, Sicknessand Death, and In respect to all other subjects.She Is, also, able to tell the ages of persons byreading numbers. She can be consulted at aOhours of the day and evening.Her name Is on the door.at No. 285 13th streetcorner of D, on the left hand side. Gentlemen 50cents and ladles *J5. feb 4.^w*
1IAOUEKKEOTYP1NO BY A LADY.MRS a. C. REDMOND HAVING ADDED
to her new rooms a beautiful Skylight, andengaged an Assistant Operator, (one or the be*t Inthe District,) she intenas not to have her Picturesexcelled, if equalled, in the United States. PIC¬TURES pu. up In Embossed Cases for FiftyCents, such as are usually sold elsewhere for onedollar.
Particular attention paid to Copying Deguerre-otvpes, Oil Paintings, Ac., Ac.Mrs. R. solicits the patronage of the Ladles par¬ticularly.inr Rooms.401 Seventh street, west side, be¬
tween H and I. Jan il-tfS. P HOOVKH,Iron Hall Beet, Shoe and Trnok Establish¬
ment,I HAVE THIS DAY RECEIVED FOR LA-
dles', Gent*', Misses', and Children's.jfcaSNOW OVER SHOES, Gum Boots.JGosslmer and Sandals Also, Buckskin'lined Shoes, double sole and water-proofBoots, all of which I will sell low for cash.All In want please call and examine for your¬selves. <8 P HOOVER,Iron Hall, bet. 9th and loth sts., Pa. av.Jan 10
tiLOCKN, WATCHES AND JEWELRY.J GOLD WATCHES from *23 to 8150
SILVER WATCHES from S9 to *35CLOCKS from SI '£> to *15
Watches and Jewelry at wholesale and retail,at J ROBINSON'S,
319 Pa. avenue, opposite Browns' Hotel.N, B..Cash advances on Watches to be sold at
Auction. jan 25. lmWASH I notON CITY MUSIC STORE.WE BEG TO ASSURE OUR NUMEROUS
friends they wUl find our stock of Music tobe the largest and moet varied in this city, towhich weare constantly making additions. NewMusic received every week. Also, InstructionBooks for Piano, Guitar, Violin, Accordeon, Ban¬jo and Flute. Music Paper. Bows, Peg*, Rosin,and a general assortment or Musical Instruments
JOHN F. ELLIS,3W1 Pa. avenoe, bet. »th and loth sU.feb *-tf
valentines: valentines*.A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF COMICA and Sentimental VALENTINES, wholesaleand retail JOHN F ELLIS,3Uf Pa. avenue, betw. 0th and 10th sts.feb 11-tf
BALLS. &c.Printers' Anniversary BalL
rpiiE C OMMITTKK A PPOINTBD TO. mj*'e the necessary arrangements resper ti nil vmake known to their friend* and the public that
their Annual Ball will fake place at the WASH-lN(ilON ASSEMBLY ROOMS, on February.5 L ' w^en Uiey assure their frleiids that It
will l>e their endeavor to make this Ball the bestof the sea on.The furnishing arrangement will be under the
superintendence of an experienced catererGentlemen wishing Invitation card* sent to la¬
dles will hand tholr irnme*. with residencies, toone of the Executive Committee.Tickets TWO DOLLARS; admitting a gen¬tleman and ladies, to be had of any ol the com¬mittee.
Mantiqirs nt LargeHon J T Towwi Win T<nrnr«t»r J>i« V DirtiHon W W Snaton J H Cuiiutnfhum (' WendellBin P«l«r roim K McSmhtn; H T olkltihorn¦"u KCW«ljUtui»n QwC'ochnn CO K1 jiferA O Seaman T W HowardO 8 Qldaou W Woodward M CatonJ 8 Oallaber C AltunVr J Seanford, jrCW Dnnnlngton h It Robinson K A Water*W W Moore I.em Towers W O MooreJohn Dow!log J L (Jamb Oao w Ox-branJ B Tate B J Pollard O WhlttlnfrtonJameo T Prrxuifleld Janx** Wfm«r SI.nmU.rnJ t Halliday H W Claxt-.u K 8 Cropley.Invitation and Reception Committee .(White
Rosette )V Qlenroy Win Harvey Geo W SchryrerJ Br,\r*n Qao Cutoa Anlrew NQiniflFJ Waters c f«eve* Oscar KaplerJohn Lareomba .r Mattlngly K J KlopferOli ta I Canflatd J llnrley HavM Wlber.( H Cuii:il»gtiam F M ItetweUer Cl.aa S<-hellJohn !¦ Judge A J K.Muron Alfred HUawJaa-e Ju-I$e IM Grlflln J II n»tine*»onP Hodlar !{ H Mlddlafvi Oeo R>iren»onW H I)»nnw«on Cl.au K Onus J-lin Melaou.Committee on Refreshments..(Tri-colored Ro¬
sette.)Wm K Me .re C ¥ Lo-vrvy Baiul Robertson.B C Wright (leo Dtivall
Floor M'mag'.rs.- (Red Rosette.)Win T. Jones F I>or«ett 'Wni Towers. Jr.C V Phelps J T Slcholeon
Executive Committee..(Blue Rosette )Win Wood warJ r liOlK'tt Will « Mrl.»»uS OnlTerwell J M Cunningham H BoweiiJ«as4Jit<l«e BonJ C Wrtght Cbss D McPher^on.J T Haileck feb13-wit
E U BEKArTHE SECRET DISCOVERED.
Gibbs's Vegetable BalsamFOR RESTOttAIlOS OF THE HAIR.
IT REMOVES SCURF AND DANDRUFF,and cures all Disease* of the ScalpThe discovery of this Invaluable remedy was
brought about by the ample opportunities l.'s in¬ventor has had in the course of twenty years' ex¬
perience of testing the vexatious and disappoint¬ing effects of almost every other article of thekind unon the human hesd and having succeededin producing a wash which hundreds of the ctM-7,ens «f Washington are ready to testify as unfail¬ing in Its results, it is recommended to the publicwith a full conviction of its permanent and beau¬tifying eflects. both as a strengthener and a restor¬ative, while It is warranted In all eases to ?^opthe hair from falling out. For sale wholesale andretail at J H. GIBBS' Hair Dressing Establish¬ment, Willards' Hotel, and at his Hair Manufac¬tory. 308 Penn avenue, between *J:h and 10th sts.feb 11.eolm»
SENATORS, Mr'.HBKHS OF CONURESS,STRANGERS,
AND CITIZENS OF WASHINGTON,Are hereby Notified that tar
GREAT SALE OF BOOKS,A.Nl) GIVING A SrLfc.NDID fKBSt.l T
To each purchaser, will continue untilSATURDAY, Feb. lblh,
AyU POSITIVELY NO LONGERE PROPOSE TO SELL A LARGE stockof Standard and Mlsr.ellaneous Literature
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)*»» FRANCK TAYLOR.
EVENING STAR.A FIRST-KATE LOVE STORY
Annie had arrived at the mature aze of (donot start, reader,! twenty-seven, and yet astate uf single blessedness. or othershe bad net fallen in lo?e yet *' Had -he o <
offers'" What a simple question ' Did youever know half a million of dollars to go a hog¬ging ? Offer?? Yen, scores of them It maybe accounted as one of yvur oddities, perhaps.But whenever the subject happen to be touch¬ed upon by hor father, Annie would say thatshe wanted some one who oould love her forherselt and she must have assurance of thir,and how could she in her present positioa '
Thus matters stood, whan Annie was led toform and execute what will appear a verystrange resolution . but she was a resolute girlWe must now g<> back six yearaOne dark, rainy morning in November, asour old friend was looking composedly at thecheerful fire in the grate of his counting roomreally indulging in tuuic serious reflections onthe past and future, the tar future, too, a gen¬tleman presented himself and enquired forMr. Breman. The old gentleman uttered n< ta word but merely bowed. There was that inhis looks whieh said. 4,I am he."The stranger might hr.ve been fomo thirty
years or so of age lie wan dressed in blaok,a mourning weed was on his hat, and there wassomething in his appcaranco which seemed toindicate that his friend whose lo«a lie deploredhad recently departed The letter of intro¬duction which he presented to Mr. Ll wasquickly, yet carefully perused, and as it wassomewhat unique, wo shall take the liberty ofsubmitting it to the inspection of the reader:
", 11 mo.,..
"Friend Paul.This will introduce to theefriend Charles Copeland. lie has come to thycity in pur«uit of business. I have knownhim frem a youth up. Thou mayst dependupon him for aught that he can do, and shallnot lean aa on a broken reed. If thou canHdo anything forhim thou zuay.st pcralventurebenefit thyself, and cause to rejoice.
44 Thy former and present friend.4'MiC'AJi Looms."
44 It is not every one who can get old MioahLoomis's endorsement on his character," saidPaul Brcman to himself, as he folded up theletter of the well Luowa associate of the form¬er days.
14 Old Micah is good for a quarter of a mil¬lion, or anything else.it will do.I wanthim.getting old, business increasit g.musthave help.now as well as any timeThe oil gentleman looked all this as he
stood g.ning in f>crfcct silence on tho man be-toro him. At length he opened his lips4> Mr. C- pel and, you know all about book.-?"'
4,I have nad some year's experience."44 Any objections to a place hero'.prettyclose.thousand a year." i4* None in the world."44 When can you begin ?""Now!"A real 3mile shone up<«n the old man's facc.
It lingered there like the rays of the settingsun among the clouds of evening, lighting upthose seemingly hard, dark features.A stool was pushed to the new comer, books
where opened, matters explained, directionsgiven, th« pen was dipped in the ink, and inshort, bef'-re an hour had passed away, youwould have thought that the old man and theyoung man had known each other for yearsIn reference to our new lriend, it will besufficient to remark that he had been liberal¬ly educated, as tho phrase goes, and thoughhe had entered business early, he had notneglactod the cultivation of his mind andheart, lie had found time to cherish a gen-eral acquaintance with the most noteworthyauthors of the day, both literary and religi-tus, and with many »f past times After a fewyears of success in the pursuits to which henad devoted himself, misfortunes camo thickand fart upou him. lie found himself leftwith scarcely any property, and alone in theworld, savo bis two lovely daughters.As year after year passed away he grew
steadily in the confidence of his employer, whofelt, though bo Said it not, that in him he pos¬sessed a treasure.Very little, indeed, was said by either of
not connected with the routine i»f business, andthere had been no intercourse whatever be.tween them, save in the counting room. Thussix y< ars wtut by, towards the close of wuiehperiod old Mr. Breman was found looking withmuch frequency and earnestness at the youngman before hiin. Something was evidentlybrewing in that old head. What oould it bo?And then too, at homo he looked so curiously.The Iiish servant was puttied, "Sure," ss.idJames, 44somothitig s a coming. Annie, too.was somewhat peiplexed, for those looks dweltmuch on her.
'4 What is it, father ?" she said to him onemornii:g at the breakfast table, as be sat gazing steadfastly in her face , what is it7 Dotell mo."
441 wish you d have him," burst forth likean avalancne. Ku<>wn him for eix years.true as a ledger.a gentleman.real sensibleman.don t talk much.regular as a clock-prime for business.worth his weight in gold ''
*. llave who, father ' What are talkingabout ?"
,4 My bend clerk, Copeland.you don't knowhim.I do.haven't seen anybody else worthan old quill."Annie was puzzled. She laughed, however,
and said :44 Humbug, child, all humbug.worth forty
of your whiskered, lounging, lazy gentry : saywhat they please; what do I care ? what doyou carer what's money after all? got enoughof it.want a sensible man.want somebodyto take care of it; all humbug "
44 What's all humbug, father ?"44 Why, people's notions on thoso matters.
Copelacd is poor.so was I onoe.may beagain ; world s full of changes.seen a greatmany of them in my days.can't stay herelong.got to leave you Annie.wished you dlike him."
44 Serious, child !" And he looked so.Annie was a chip of tho old block.a strong
minded, resolute girl. A new idea seemed tostrike hor.
44 Father, if you are roally serious in thismatter 1 11 see this Copeland , 111 ^et acquain¬ted with him. If he likes me and 1 like him,I'll haro him But he shall love me for my¬self alono : I must know it. Will you leavothe matter to mc '"
44 Go ahead my child, and do as you likeUood morning."
44 Stop a mouiout, father. I shall alter myname a little ; I shall appoar to bo a poor girl,a companion of our friend, Mrs. Richards, inII street; she shall know the whole affair,yon shall call me by my middle name Peyton ;I shall be a relative of yours, you shall sug¬gest the business to Mr. Copeland, as you callniin, and arrange for the first inlervicw. Therest will take care of itself.
441 see, I see," and one of those rare smilesilluminated his whole faco. It actually gotbetween his lips, parted them asunder, glancedupon a set of teeth but little the worse forwear, and was resting there when he left thebouse for his counting-room. The twilight ofthat smile was not yet gone when he reachedthe well known spot, and bowed and looked44 good morning" to those in his employ, forfrda Paul was, after his fashion, a polite manOn the morning of that day what looks weredirected to our friend Charles! so many, sopeculiar, so full of something, that the neadclerk could not but nutice them, and that toowith some alarm. What was coming? Atlast the volcano burst forth :
,4 Copeland, my good fellow, why don't youget a wifeHad a thunderbolt fallen at his leet he could
not have been more astonished. Did M t. Bre¬man say that, and in the counting-room, too'The very ledger seemed to blush at the intro¬duction- of such % subject. He f>r the fiwttime made a blol on the fair page before him-
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" I f»j-whj don't yoa get a wife ? Knowjust the thing for jrou.prime article.p«»oienough to be cure. wh»t or that.a fortune in® w|fe, you kn-'W.a sort of relation of mine.'ion t w»nt to meddle with other people'*Miaira know your own buaiuees beat.obti tnoip th taking yoo li be happier.tnuat *.
N«w the faot ia that Charles had for sometime j.aat thought ao himself; bnt how the o dman should ao completely dirine hia feelingswaa 4uite a pu«.le to hlo* In the coin* of
S(,7/.D0UV,1p#t 'nto Mr Bremen .
f iJ Irish .errant, the eonte.if«t which produced pother grim aort of a amileU tien the moment for hia return home arrived,Mr. B handed a sealed document of ratherimposing form to Charle*. aaying :
,K< kCd.Ptff,°U 11 obl,g* mm bJ *»*ingthat at No. »>7, II atreet Place it only inthe hands of theaters >n to whom it is directed.don't want to traat it to any one ela* "
The clerk aaw on the outside. Mra Rich¬ards, No t>7, II street. The door bell waarung The servant ushered Copeland into a»>mall neat parlor, where fat a lady apparentlytwenty-five or thirty years of age. plainlyIretsed, eng<ged in knitting a stocking. Ourfriend bowed and inquired for Mra Richards
" She ia not in, but expected presently .
will you be seated >"
There was an ease and quietneas, and an airof self-command about thia person whichs«emed peculiar to Copeland. He felt at easeat ence. (you always do with such p* >p1e >male some common place remark. whi> h waa
immediately responded to; then another, and*oon the conversation grew ao interesting that.Mrs Richard* was nearly forgotten lier ab-^nae was strangely protracted, but at length«he made her appearance. The documentwas presented. A glance at the outtide."Mr Copeland.' Charles bowed." Mias Peyton " The young lady b >wod.
And thus they were introduced There wa«no particular reason for remaining any longer,and our friend took his departureThat night Annie said to Mr B , "I likehis appearance, father."
'. forward.march," said old Pa«l, and helooked at his daughter with vaat satisfaction.
" The old man's as swate to-night as a newpotato," said James to the cook.The next day Charles Copeland cams Tcry
near writing, wsveral times." lo Mica Pey¬ton, Dr," as he was making out aome bilD ofmerchandise sold.
'. Delivered the paper last eveninj"'Copelind bowed^"Mrs Richards is an old friend.humble in
circumstances ; tho young lady Peyt- n w ,rthher weight in gold any day.have her my*llif 1 could."
'. IIow much you rcminl me of Mr. lireman,' said Charles one evening to Annie ; .' Ithi.ik y.-u ;aid v .u were a relation of hia" I am related to him through my mother,''
was the grave replyMrs Richards turned away to conceal a
smile.Somewhat later than usual on that day
Annie reached her father's hou«e There waano mistaking the expres<-i.»a of her coamenance. Happiness was very plainly writteathere" I see. I soe," said the old man ; 41 the ar
count is cl >3ed.books balanced.have it allthrough now iu short order. You are a aensible girl.no foolish puss-iun what I wish.bless you child, bless youThe next day Paul came, for almost the
first time xn his life, rather late to hia cunti!ig-rr>.,m Casks and boxes seemed to bestarting with wonder."Copeland. you arc a fine fellow.hearl
from Mrs. Richards.proposal to my relation.Peyton.all right.done up well Come to myhouse this evening.never been there yet*h 7.eight o'clock precisely.want to seey u.got something to say
'
" How much interest tie seems to take inthis matter," ^aid Charles " He s a kindold fellow in his way; a little rough, but goodat heait '
\es, Mr Charles Copeland, even kinderthan you think for.At 8 o'clock precisely the doer bell of Mr.
BrcmaH a mansion rung. Mr. Charlea C pe-la&d waa ushered in by friend Jamea <><dPaul took him kind!y by the hand, and turn¬ing around abruptly, introduced him to " Mydaughter, Mies Annie Peyton Bremen, andimmediately withdrew." Charles, you will f. rgive me thisV He
was too muoh astonished to make any reply."If you knew all mv motives and feelings Iam sure you wouldThat the motivos and feelings were s »»n ex¬
plained to his entire satisfaction no oue willdoubt.
.'Copeland, my dear fellow,''thouted oldPaul, as h<» entered tho room, " no use iu longengageuieat"Oh father!""No use, laay; married now.get ready
atterwards; next Monday evening' whooare*'Want it over; feel settled. Shan t part withA' nie, though, must bring your wite here,house rather lonosome ; he still, no worda ,
must ha\ o it so , partner in buainesa , BremenA Copeland ; got the papers all drawn up to¬day ; cau't alter it Be quiet will you , Won'tstay in the room T"
1 havo now finished my story, reader. 1have given vou the facts. I cannot s»y, how .
ever, that 1 approve of the deception praoticed upon our friend Charles A*, however,our Lord commended the " unjust steward be¬cause he acted wisely," so I suppose the K».d8' iise shown by the young lady in choosing a
husband for the pake of what he waa, and notfor the sake of what he might have poaaeso 1,merits our approbation. It is not every onewho has m >ral courage enough to step out ofthe circle which surrounds the wealthy, andseeks for those qualities of mind and heartwhich the purse can neither give nor takeaway.
William Howard Rus*el, the Crimeancorre.*pondent of the London Times, ha< be¬come quite popular in Karope by his reports.He is the Son of a merchant in Dublin, bornin 1S16, and after having received a superioreducation, he studied law aud i>raciiaed aa an
attorney in Dublin and London, where hemade his first essays as an author, and be¬came soon a favorite reporter of the Times.Tne Morning P.4t succeeded in attaching himto its staff for a time by brilliant offers, but hesoon returned to the Times, and was alwaysemployed in matters requiring an lmpresaireana enthusiastic style of writing. At theoutbreak of the present war he went as spe¬cial correspondent for the Times to the Crimea,where he has since remained, without interruption. excepting for a short period when hewas at Sherapia. His reports iroin the camphave been the delight of all true friends ofKngland, because thev expoaed the misman¬agement wf the War Department in the mostuusparing manner. Bat, on the other hanJ,they work the best results for the brave sol¬diers of the Eist; for, without bis indefatiga¬ble and eloquent expoaition of their wrongs,they would never havo been redreased. It ianatural, therefore, that Rusael should be aahe is a great favorite with the soldiers.Rusael has been an ocoa#ionaloontrib«tor to
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