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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-02-23
Just Published,

Upho'sterrr and Mares III
Raleigh, Feb. 2. 1888.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-02-23

Conducts the unguarded n0so TO such - Whit
or stale dtbauch, forth issuing from the sites
That law has licensed, as makes temperance reel"
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18

SrRIKEs.-The Washington News very
truly remarks that ''the newspapers from
the great cities north and east of us, TEEN
with comments upon the recent movements
of various branches of workipgmen in favor
of the famous fifteen per cent, or at least
increased rates of wages. 1t is quite
curious, and somewhat comical, to observe
the warmth of several newspapers, when
'the strikes did not include the Printers.
But since that craft has taken the field.
some Of the editors have come very decided
ly down upon the principles of strikes
generally"
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18
MUSICAL INSTRUCTIONS.
A. G'S C III w Il n u
D.ofexser 0f NJ usic.

vNFGS leave 3, infoI 10 the citizens Of "asLh
Is and vicinity that he is prepar' d TO give No
dni;rb,fI n art aud beautiful acc mplishm.rt, b
Eurore and in America, enables him 70 prrgr
anicker with bis pupils, and to give them ~
!. me time a more profound knowic &c Of " usl,
is usually done, because his mehod, slways 20 .,
"a the cap city Of rbe scholar, embrace bon '.
and pra I &c, and thereby makes the study :" >
more interesting and pleasant 70 them. =.
Those that h1v. no Piano at their h>use' ar
70 IKE lessons on that instrunent, can tske "
his rooms on Pennsylvania Averur. between .
I'd streets next 70 tie ST. Char es Hotel. \
orders left at Mr.. THoNP5oN's daguerrean o =
or ut the Music and Rsncy store Of Ar. JoHs =. {
viii Be promptly ss1snded to- Up
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18
NEWS ITEMS.
generally.

MExico.-Advices from Vera Cruz state
that Santa Anna was received there with
great enthusiasm. On the I'd instant he
issued proclamation making glowing
promises to regenerate Mexico.
ENGLAND.-Sir Lacy de Evans has given
notice to Parliament Of correspondence
between the Governments of Great Britain.
Spain, France, and the United States con.
corning alleged projects for the annexation
OF Cuba to this country.
GERMANY.-The Berlin papers state that
ameng the papers recently seized in that
city was proclamation for German re-
public.
. FRANcE.-The Emperor of France is said
TO be angry at the refusal of the Pope to
visit Paris, and has shown his revenge by
taking part with Switzerland and Piedmont
against Austria and Russia
Trouble ahead
The COUNTESS IN FIX Lola Montez
las been brought before the Recorder OF
New Orleans and examined upon charge
of assault and battery upon the stage man.
ager OF the Varieties Theatre. The Recorder
ordered that the prisoner be sent to the
Criminal Court for trial. 5aa
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18
PHILADELPHIA, April l3.

IHILADtLPHlA, hprll 10, L.
GENTLEMEN Your favor of the 7tb
is received. / accept with high era;
ton your generous offer of a comp!ime,
benefit. To know that my exertions
Won the appreciation of gentlemen so d
guished by social position and intellp
attainments is an ample reward for al
labors, and will inspire me TO make
efforts. l would suggest Monday, the
inst, as the time, if that will be agre
to yourselves.
With grateful Acknowledgements, |
gentlemen, your most obedient servan,
E. A. MARSHAL
To Col. j. ". Forney, and others, Was
ton.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18
Correspondence.
WASHINGTON CITY, April :

WASHINGTON CITY, April Z, ls;t
DEAR SIR: Desiring to render Won j.,
ute of respect for the enterprise yoD
manifested in presenting the ci,i,.,'
Washington and vicinity, and those s.;
ing for limited period here, with
of interesting and attractive drama,
formances since you assumed the m,
ment Of the National Theatre, the \,
signed respectfully solicit the priv,.
rendering you complimentary bepes.
such evening before the close of the =.
season as you may be pleased to desi,,
Soliciting your acceptance Of this er5
of our appreciation of your exertior.
are. very respectfully, your opedieD,
vonfS
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18

ES The Tailoring Establishment of
Young & Orem needs no praise nor putting
from us to establish higher reputation
than that which they have already gained
for making up and selling the cheapest and
most fashionable clothing. Their we'll es-
tablished emporium is ia Browns marble
building.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18
lfor the Evening Star.l
p. Pennyrose, Esq, soliliquizes.

81 wish knew where to get cent, l do.
Blestif don't emigrate to Kanschatka, to
dig gold. Moneys scarcer nor wit; can't
live by neither-at least can't Sold the
last old shirt. pawned my boots for three
cents, and went home rich as lord. Told
my landlady had hundred thousand
dollars, and wanted the best room in the
house. Insulted me by saying the attic
was too good for me.
''Im an injured individual. Society per-
secutes me. don't do society no harm, as
l knows on. l don't rob widder's houses.
don't know no widders. I don't put the
bottle to my neighbours lips. amt got no
neighbors; and fact is, l don't own no
bottles. Couldn't fill 'em if did.
'Tm an innocent man. Nobody can look
me in the face and say l ever hurt 'em-
nobody. And yet haven't got roof to
lay my head iuto. My old landlady rated
me; why? couldn't pay, and left Cause
why? amt it better to dwell in a corner of
the hcuse-top than with brawling woman
in wide house! But amt got house
top; and if [ had, corner wouldn't be
safe, would it?
''I'm a desp'rit man. I'd 60 to work if
it wasn't for my excessive benevolence. I'm
afeard of takin' the bread out of somebody's
mouth Besides. wisdom's the principal
thing; don't the COOL book say so? What's
money to wisdom? Amt studying cha
ractcr? If a man kicks me because can't
pay for my Ticker, amt getting under-
standing? amt it lesson in human nature
I'm told the world owes me living. When
is it going to pay, 1 wonder? I'm tired of
waiting"
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18

TEXAS GoLD-We learn from Texas that
rich gold deposites have been discovered in
Streamer's Gulch, on he West Colorado
River. Many persons have proceeded to
the spot, and at last accounts were working
with fair profits.
SENTENcED.-Arthur Spring, convicted
OF the murder of the two women, Shaw and
Lynch, in Philadelphia, has been sentenced
to be executed. The culprit, after the SEN
tence had been pronounced, addressed the
Court, protesting in his innocence, and re-
affirming his former statements.
Ia The Charleston News, speaking of
the growing prosperity of that State, says
planters are now very generally free from
debt
HSP The Hon. JAMES IREDELL, an emf
nent citizen of North Carolina, died at
Edenton on the 18th instant, at the age of
slxty-hve years. He was successfully a
Judge of its Superior Courts, Governor of
the State, and Senator in Congress-
H9 The last link In the line of railroad
forming a direct direct connection between
Norfolk and Raleigh IN. c. having been
completed, the event will be celebrated on
Tuesday by the running of a train through
with number of invited guests.
bBThe Hon. VIM. A. GRAHAM was near
being killed on the 18th instant, on his way
from Raleigh to Hilsborough, North Caro-
lima. He got out of his buggy to arrange
some part of the harness, when his horse
took fright and run off, throwing him down
and drawing the wheel of the buggy over
him. He was severely bruised and cut upon
the face and other parts of his body.
gDF The Legislature of New York has
taken recess until the Oath of May.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18
~To Strangers and Citizer

|" To Strangers and Citizep
Ttompson's D,guerreotypes are unsurpassed ~
for boldDess of execution ard beauty Of srtistir
His assiduous efforts 70 estsb.irh fr-t classI
In this city, aud his continued endeavors 10
visitors and patrons, have not been unrewarded'
examius ton of his pictures Gently made rs ! ~
larly solicited He is prepared TO take pictu'
every size and style. at reasonable prices.
Gallery. North side Of penna. avenue, between
and 9Th streets, Lane fuckers building.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18

BENEFITS OF SPIRITUAL RAPpINGs."-
The New York Herald anticipates that this
new science will soon supercede the use of
the magnetic telegraph, aud expects to
economist in procuring news, very soon, by
a first medium" to tell what is going
On in different parts of the world, instead
of paying out hundreds of dollars weekly,
and sometimes daily, to telegraph compa-
MES and correspondents. Among other
long-mooted questions which the Herald
thinks will have answers raped out to
them, at no distant period, are the follow
ing.
How much it cost to build the pyramids
What became of the ark after the food
The contents of the books of the Alexan.
drian Library?
Who stole the lost books of Livy?
The travels of the ten lost tribes of Israel,
and where those people now are?
The doings of the dark ages?
The author of the letters of Junius?
The history of the Aztecs?
''Who struck Billy Patterson
We would respectfully PROFOUND the fol-
ing additional enquiries:
Is the Rev. Eleazer Williams the real lost
Dauphin2
When is the blessing of pure water to be
introduced into Washington
Will Santa Anna get Mexico to fight the
United States?
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18

E1g f. Cooley & Co. are fast gaining a
reputation for their clothing, and if they
cannot suit you no one else can. Their
store is located on 9Th street, few doors
north of Penn. avenue.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18
Joe shiiIlngton receives ali

new books snd new spapers rs fast as Iuoi sn''
is agent for Harpers and al the other hagsA'L''
our readers will alwaJ frd large anu sooo .
ment of blank oks and stationery at bis BOOK
Odeon Building, corner of al street and Penn
feb -
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18

@ See advertisement of sale of Fancy
Goods, &C., and if you are in want Of any
article therein specified, be on hand at the
appointed hour, as SrRArToS is punctual
man. e
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18

taken in the highest perfection Of the ar. Vi
course call on WHITEHuRsT, he being lbe reciIEi'
the late Fair Of the metropolitan Mechanics
tute.
His gallery is on Pennsylvania avenue, pesr
and-a.h If street. mar 7.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18

pY- A few evenings ago, little boy sat
looking in silence at the stars, as they came
forth with the shade of night. At length
he spoke to his father, who sat near him
and asked-"Pa, are not the stars the an.
gels eyes 90
This question from child of four years
old, embodies a sublimiiy of poetic thought,
which few gray heads could conceive.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18

The GENERAL AGENCY of Mr.. Cameron,
in Todd's building, for the sale of period
calls, reviews, magazines and fashionable
papers, is q we'll conducted establishment.
Mr.. C. receives all the latest publication at
the earliest moment. Let our friends give
him o call.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18

D In another column will be found the
prospectus of the democratic Monthly
Review" which Messrs H. Lewis g. Co,
propose to publish Simultaneously in New
York and Washington, the first number to be
issued in May. Ovid F. johnson, esq.,,
formerly attorney general of Pennsylvania,
and we'll known as an able and vigorous
writer. will take charge of the editorial de
partment of the new Review.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18

NOTICE.-An adjourned meeting Of the
~ ployers in the Carpenters Business will },
in Temperance Hall. on WEDNESDAY EVEN
the 10th instant, ct O'Clock. A full atteGdar
the Employersia rcqu- sted as business of imioh
will be laid before TIE meeting. BY mdr:
ap lists L. b. ENTwISTLE, Secrcti
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18

s~The Union Of Saturday says that the
printed circulars recently used bv tho Dc.
partment Of the Interior in the dismissal Of
CLERKS were printed four years ago by order
of MIR. Ewing, and they were found few
days before using them.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18
MARRIED

On the 18th nst. by rbe Rev. Mr.. Hedges
LIAM g. RICHARDS to Miss MARY H. Al
both of Charles County, Maryland
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18
DIED

On the 16t b inst, Mrs. ELIZABETH O'DRIs7
in the 18th year fh.r age
On the 10th inst, CORDELIA, daughter Of
and Ann c. Ball, aged about years.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18

Attention is respectfully call, to ,ha very exle
assert. lent of Fancy Goods, Toys. &C to b. sod
my aurtion rooms On tomorrow (ruesday) mm
April 10th, ut 10 O'Clock Dealers wi'i fiDd il f.
In terest 10 attend as they will positively b. sold
out reserve.
ap lS-lt Il. n STRATT1N. Auctions
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18

Go to Roots No matter whether
1t be clear or c.osdy weather.
Still, with equal truth he traces
Multitudes Of lovely faces!
Roots Gallery, Pennsylvania avenue, near 81
street. mar !.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18

"a Why is an active waiter like a
horse
Ans.-He runs for the plate
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18

Ia "Old Fogy," word that come from
the Latin 'Jugor," meaning driven away
one who is done fort is gone case with
him, aud time he should be of. er
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18

a descendant of ''Old Mortality" has been
collecting variety Of quaint and comical
epitaEhs inscribed on the tombstones in
English church yards. Here are speci
mems:
IN BIDDEFoRD CHURCHYARD.
The wedding day appointed WAS,
And wedding clothes provided;
But e,e that day did come alas!
lie sickened, and he-di, ded!
Here lies, aged threescore and ten,
The aged emsins Of Mr.. Woodben
N. B.-For hen, read cock cock would
not come III rhyme.
g9- THAT, sir. is the esprit of the
Press, %" said Mrs. Bigelow, as she handed
a glass Of cider to her neig hbor, Mr. Brown.
D0 Liberty" says Montesquie, ''may
be lost in a day, and an age pass before the
discovery shall be made"
Ia An enlightened agriculturalist out
West thinks the best way to make farmers
grow Nader, is to poke EN- with sharp
sticks!
BJ~ Is there any situation worse than
that of lawyers clerk
eyes, that of lawyers CLIENT
gE~'I say" said creditor to an easy
debtor, ''your note has been running long
time.''
'Ah J" replied the other, "well, as the
boy said of the molasses, 'let her rum"
BE- Gently the dews are Ter me stealing
as the man said when FIVE due bills were
presented to him at once
B6% A poor emaciated Irisbman, having
called a physician as a forlorn hope, the
latter spread huge mustard plaster, and
clapped it on the poor fellows breast. Pat,
who with fearful eye looked down upon
it, said, ''Docther, docther, dear, it strikes
me that is deal of mustard for so little
mate %
ge% A young gentlemen of Kilkenny,
meeting a handsome milkmaid near the pa
rade, said ''What will you take for yourself
and your milk, my dear?'
The girl instantly replied, yourself,
and gold ring, SIR
SIX MoRE.-One of the broadcast hints to
pop the question which it is possible for
young lady to give gentleman, is to declare
to him her intention of never marrying.
HksHGn Southern manor tolls of norco,,
risibly inclined, who, having received the
appointment Of city crier, was thus address
ed by the SAKE of his region:
Don't lau h now, beg, for that would not do
For crter to laugh would be some hing quite new
But whe" you get back, al, er walking mite,
You may, if you please, indulge in a smile.
MAKING UP FOR LossEs.-"John," said
country trader to his clerk, did you saw
that was counterfeit dollar which you
took from that stranger ?" eyes, sir, and
he mizzed two hours ago." "Well, John.
you know what to do-sand the sugar again.
and throw another pailful of water into the
old cogniac."
R6r What excuse can a man plead who
squeezes his neighbors in a crowd?
Ans.-The liberty OF the press.
MEAN Mamie who does not patronize
his home paper.
MEANER-He who takes the paper and
don't pay for it.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18

ANNUAL hEETING.- The Annual Merting will l.,
in the Hall of the Smithsonian lnsliiunon. Oh
NESDAY EVENING, tire Goth inst, at y o'tls
As this meeting is fer the cleo i'm f OH IN
one third of the Eosrd Of Directors, il Is b'prd
members will be punctual in Attendance b. q
ap .S-St T. NJ 0sBRIEN, Rec Sc
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18
THE POLICE,

We have frequently had occasion to COM
mend the good conduct of the police estab-
lisllmeut Of Washington. We consider the
the arrangements Of the municipal author.
hies az among the best that could be made
Tor the protection of the lives and property
Of eur citizens.
All that is wanted to secure faithful ad.
m'nis'ration of the law the friend coop
Grafton vi all good members of society. This
all anu countenance the officers of police
nave right to expect Their duties are
arduous, sometimes perilous; and all who
love good order and quiet should unite to
stand by them.
In our article of last Wednesday evening,
on the Fifteenth street fire, we would not.
by any means, be understood as Casting the
slightest censure on tile police officers pres.
ent. We have not the least doubt bnr
what they did everything that was in their
power on the occasion. Our censures in
that article refer exclusively to the little
ooys-the young thieves who flock to fires
for purposes of plumber. Respectable young
men, who volunteer to assist in putting out
ire are entitled to all prais,.
The NAVY YARD.-The Copper Rolling
Mill at the Washington Navy Yard is now
In full operation, and works admirably. It
is under the superintendance of the chief
engineer aud machinist of the yarl who
designed the machinery, &c., and under
whose superintendent and direction it was
constructed.
The rapid increase of the circulation of
the Star at the Navy Yard encourages US to
give all the items of news that will have y
tendency to promote the best interests of
our friends in that important part of the
city.
We shall be glad to hear from the readers
OF our paper at the Navy Yard, at any time.
Our columns are open freely to the claims of
the working classes
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18

DEFERRED ARTICLEs.-An editorial on
"The Morale Of Strike So and a capital
Letter on the Printers movement will
appear tomorrow. Matters of interest are
crowding upon US. as our list keeps steadily
going up.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18

E. A. MARSHALL, Esq, Lessee and Ma
National Theatre, Washington.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18

E1Af1SI Dun z a1NUI HIM.. ud0 . tIe LUut-
ter, John?''
Il amt done nothing, father"
We'll, what are you crying for, you lub-
Der 9'
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18
STAR TWIN KILN Gs.
Twinkle brightly, Evening Star,
Si.iue for all, aud shfre afar.

AMT DONE NOTHING. Whats the mat
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-18


Il amt done nothing, father"
well, what are you crying for, you lub-
ber?'
81 was afraid you would whip me-"
What! whip you when you haven't done
anything %
Yes, sir"
"Go into the house, you BOBBY"
John felt quite relieved, and went into
the house, and his father went down to the
farm. Very soon his father came back in
rage, and laying cowhide over the ur-
chin's back. said, "Did not tell you when
l went away to hoe that corn %
Eyes, sir-but you told me just now you
wouldn't whip me if hadn't done moth
ing
Fortunately Johns wit didn't save him
the whipping.
AI A traveller, who has just returned,
says there is race of men at the extremity
of South America, Of such enormous pro-
portions that they mix their lather in q
wash tub, and shave with a scythe. We
wonder what they curl their hair with a
circus pole, in all likelihood.
BJ Some ghostly antiquarian, probably
descendant of ''Old Mortality" has been
collecting variety Of quaint and comical
epitarhs inscribed on the tombstones in
English church yards. Here are speci.
mems:
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-02-27


Washington, February IA lSa
SEALED PROPOSALS viii be received March, ls,,
ma OF TWO steam dredging machines, Tug boat sad al
The steam dredge or dsdses capable Of raising ana
ing least hundred cubic yard. hourly hes @
a"a sand and shs mixed The hull Of M s s
best materials and IL The MOST subanua manner AZ
10 and from The bar upon which 4! is to work
20 "a feet at low waer the tide rises feet, making h.
There mus, be suitable sleeping necessary .cem
provided Tor twelve men, store rooms coal baake" capable
'' Tns vessels vessels mas. is provide. win
required be raised daily as stated above exceed the
pac aud ao for two dedges each OF hall the above ca
paeiiy viii be received.
ons beam. NOT 10 draw SIX feet ali inches pos
asd @sS % sSs .s
required TO work her. being esb, IN number her nbes
plank pine workmanship to be done mo-,
sg @ h1 ns sDs wos e II
EACH arranged to be capable Of being quickly reversed
completely found In ground tackle and all eqapgs Of de.e
necessary 10 4. her for ,e bu.Se;. Of towing
having wells thirty feet by eleven at top the opening the
closing The valves q BY .irnss
white oak securely stepped % be panksd with the ae., deeA
and kneed combns around the well one foot in
sides ends and well are 10 be z'nced to the height Of light
The proposed delivery dredge scows lusbo
at when
ready and trial W the officer
such other OF the be appointed
purpose They be carried the bar which
the Charleston hnIbor
their
BIZ satisfactory and in conformity lie
conditions Of the contract
No payment made Of the dredRe tue OF,
scows whole shall have delivered inspected
ed prescribed and received when the be-
paid in full -
Parties offering dedge and equipment win
principle they ms
patented, the Of the patentee whether similar
been built and subjected 10 o and II
under what giving the character Of the ddg
depth which raised naming
whom reference be had in regard the The
also the OF the engine driving
machinery of the dTedge expressed number OF and
diameter the cylinder and length Of stroke
the under which the
If practicable drawings should be forwarded OF
complete, and also of the dumping scows.
corresponding with
Bowman OF engineers, Charleston south carolina
The be addressed the undersigned and marked
Proposals dredging machne &C.,
bar AZ the entrance of Charleston harbor, South Carolina
JOS. @. TOTTEN,
Rrevet Brig. Gen and Col Engineer.
To be inserted in the Intelgencer, Republic and Union
Mercury Charleston Albany Register and Albany Express
Albany New York; Courier Enquirer and Express, New
Whig Troy, New York Pennsylvania Inquirer and Daily
Philadelphia; Boston Courier, Boston, Massachsses Panot
Maryland daily for three weeks copy
containing advertisement to be the Engineer Department
Feb l5-d3w