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VENEZUELA appears to be enjoying as
much quiet since the revolution of Nav,
1858, as usually falls to the lot of South
American republics. The Chamber of
Representatives, on the l4th of February.
took into consideration and rejected
bill empowering the Executive at his DIS
cretion, to permit the return of Ex-Gen-
eral Paez, and other exilcs, to Venezuela.
1t has passed law exempting from all
import duties the materials, implements,
L.achines, &c, which may be introduced
into the country for the construction of
public works-thus affording great facili-
ties and advantages to all persons who
may be engaged in the construction of
roads, bridges, wharves, &c. Amorg
the undertakings is the privilege of navi-
eating by steam for fifteen years, the in
terror Of the lake of Maracaibo and its
tributary rivers, granted to Franklin c.
Glllet, citizen of the United States: like
wise, the privilege Of introducing, free of
all importation and harbor duties, all
such materials as he may import from
abroad for the undertaking: likewise,
that of cutting and using, free Of charge,
On the public lands of the State, all such
wood as he may require for the work.
Also, privilege granted railroad COM
pany in Porto Cabello, in which a firm
in New York has large interest.
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es freely, the mind becomes excited, the
passions are in.lamed. and the conseouen.
ceS in the great multitude Of cases. are
deplorable indeed. Ever aud anon. too,
someapparently ccol and cautious locker
on at the gaming table, fancies that he
has discovered plan, by the practice Of
which he is sure 10 win. 4 sad illustra
ton of this kind. took place several
years ago in Philadelphis.
Two individuals Of thoughtful charac-
ter and literary habits, We're in the prac-
tice OF playing cards night after night.
and for long time. Both were men of
more than ordinary talent. patience. and
research: and by some singular idiosvn-
ocrasy Of mind. they both discovered. or
supposed they had discovered, a kew to
fortune. This was a calculation founded
in some way on a theory Of the philoso-
pher la PiaCe, by which they succeeded
in convincing themselves, at least, that
there 'ras a certainty an chance, They
tested the plan again and again between
themselves. and at last, so fully were
they satisfied, that they determined to
practice the scheme At some prominent
gambling establishment in this CITY.
After much difficulty, they raised con-
siderable sum, and thus fortified, they
venturcd forth one night to try the dis
covery. One, at least, had never been
in a gambling house before, and the
reader can wen imagine his appearance
and trepidation on such scene, sur
rounded by polished black-legs. amidst
a blaze Of light, and the richest viands
tempting the appetite. 1t required quite
an effort Tor both to rally their courage
for the onset: but, at last, the effort
was made, and the intelligent reader may
well imagine the result. In less than
an hour they were left without dollar.
They looked at each other astonished as
well as mortified, and after endeayoring
in vain TO explain the why and the where
fore, they came to the very rational con-
clusion, either that they had deceived
themselves, or that they had been cheated.
Probably both positions were true. The
effect, however, was to cure them at once
and for ever, especially as they had no
further funds to prosecute the business.
he vice, we repeat, is one of a most Sc.
iuctlve and demoralIzins character. A
arge proportion Of TIC suicides that take
place in our great cities, may be attribu-
ed to gambling. The wretched adyen-
turer is often permitted TO win. once,
.wlce, nay, half dozen times, and then
nc is rified and robbed only with the more
certainty and audacity. A cold -blooded
gambler must be consummate villain.
He must deaden himself to everything
like feeling or sympathy, and as his VIC
tim writhes and maddens under the tor
.ure Of continued defeat, he must look on
md exu!t in fiend-like spirit, and close
MS mind and his heart to all contempla-
ION of consequences. Alas for the
ruined fortunes, the blackened regulations
md broken hearts, that may be attributed
o the gaming-table Could the curtain
be withdrawn, how sad, touching and
lramatic would be the scenes disclosed
Inquirer.
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TRANSLATED FOR THE STAR.


BEAUTIFULLY DONE FoR-AN ADRoIr
IHIEF.-We copy the following from a
late Swiss paper published in Chaus de
FeadS - A few days ago, a theft was
committed here. which for adroitness NAV
be ranked among the most finished ex
pleits of the light-fngered gentry of Lon
don or Paris. A gentleman, Mr.. R., was
one evening on his way to a club meet
ing. Whilst on the Street he was ac-
costed by well-dressed lady with the
request to light her lantern. Whilst Mr..
Il. was engaged in lighting a match, the
lady suddenly tainted, and fell right into
the arms of MIR. r., who gave himself the
utmost pains to restore her. At last she
revived, and appeared TO have Just awak-
ened from long dream, thanked the
gentleman thousands of times, and ex-
cused herself for having caused him such
embarrassment, but in most persisting
and respectful manner, declined the prof
iered offer to be accompanied to her home,
or TO have any of her relatives called
then departed. On Mr.. RS arrival at
the club, ne was about to take out his
watch to see the time, but 10 the watch,
including gold chain, together with some
four hundred francs. was missing. In
vestlgauonS are going on, as the watch
has been found by the police in the pos
session Of an individual who had bought
il Of lady Tor fifty francs. 1t remains
yet TO be ascertsined who this accom-
piished fainting lady thief is.
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G. r. h'c z EY

JUy1 PJBLISHED--A NET DISCOVERY IN aSpIc.NR!
A FEW words ou the rational treatment, without
IA Medicine, of Spermatorrhsa, Local Weak.
ness Nervous Debility Low Spirits, Iasstude Weak.
ness OF the Limbs and the Back, Indisposition, and
lEcapacity for Stvdy and Labor, Dulnsss OF Apprs-
heusion, Loss Of Memory, Aversion to Society," Love
of Solitude, Timdity, SelfDistrust, Dizziness, Head
Ache, Involuntary Discharges, Pains in the Side Al
tion of the Eyes, Pinples tic Fees, Sexual and
other Infrmitiea in Man.
From the French of DR.. II. Delaney.
the important fact that these alarming com plants
nay easily be removed WITHOUT medicine, is in this
SMALL tract, clearly demonstrated, and the entirely
new and highly successful treatment az adopted by
the Author fully explained by means Of which eve.
~ one is enabled to himself perfectly, and at
the east possible cost, avoiding thereby, ell the sa-
verLased nOstrums OF the day.
Sent to any address, gratis and post free, IL, a
sesled envelope, by remitting (post pa two postage
stamps to DR.. b. Delaney, or Box 109, Broadway
Pest Office, N. 7. feb Sim
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REMEDIES WHICH CAN BE RELIED ON.

BEING EACH SUITED TO ''SPECIFIc DISEASE"
NJ extensive prastice in Philaielphia the pas
lNl thirty years has mads scqu ain tsd with al
| forms of disease and being graduate from the Uni
yerAty of Pennsylvani Ia 1920 under the guidanc
of Doctors physic, Chapman, Cox, Gibson and Hare
am enabled. from all these advantages, to oler the
public the results Of that practice in the form of
FAMILY MEDICINES
AS attend to the compounding of these Medi
clnes myself they found as thousands can I. si
~ iar superior to the many nostrums called paten.
medicines. J. q ROSE vi II
DR. j Z. ROSES ExpEeroRASr, or Cough Syrup. is
never failing remedy for Coughs, Colds and ali
Lung diseases. Price soc. and 81
DR.. j. s. RoSE's WHooPIyg CorGH Syprp g;ves ~,
Price Soc - "
DR.. J. s. RosE's GROUP SYRUP never fails in curing
the Group, that dangerous complaint among chill
drsn. Price 25c.
DR. j. s. ROSES EXTRACT OF BUcHU Is ON. of tbe
best remedies ever used for diseases of the Kidneys
Bladder, &c. Price SOC.
Dh j. :. Hosx's NrRyoUs Ayc Iyy,sye .r,ra S,or
DIAL for H art Dsease, all Nervous Affections Els,
ence, Heart Burn, Restlessoass, Numbness, Neu.
rel ia, raising tie spirits, and giving power to the
shoe systeli Il Is almost miraculous in its effect
% cents q hottie.
DR j. .. ROSE S DTsPEPTIc CoMPsUSD a sure cure
Tor Dyspepsia, Liver Complaints, and ind gestio,
when taken In conjunction with his Alternative or
Family Pills. Price of both 1Jc
LIZ. s. e. kosE's GOLDEN PILLS for Falling of In.
womb, Female Weakness, Debility, and Relaxation u.
'r:cs SO cents.
DR.. J. S. Ross's FEMALE srEc,rrc-a remedy for
'sintsl Menstrustion, Leucorrboa o. whites P,ice
'De dollar.
DR. j. S. RosES FEMALE PILLS are the onIy reliable
regulating pills; they have been found to be no,t
valuable remedy for complaints, open thosp
distractions to whiah they liable aud bring ma
ture into its proper channel. Price &c.
DR j. s. ROSES SAKsAPARn.LA COMPOUND for al,
ehln diseases and 1or purifying the Blood it is su-
perior to all others. Price SEC and sI
IlR j ROSs'S TnNIr
aud General Debility. never failing remedy. A
few doses Is always uficient to convince the most
saeptical. Price SOC.
DR ). 3. RosE's ELIXIR OF OPIUM free from al, the
bal effects Of Opium or Laudanum, such as Head
ache, Constipation, or Sick Stomach. Price 25c
All whose Constitutions impaired by disease or
weak by nature, should read Dr. j S. Roses ..Medi
cal Adviser, (Which contains description of the Dis
eases OF our elm tie and the mode of treatment 1t
can be hal without charge of
y. d. dilman. Charles Stott Co., W. II. Gilman,
!ohn w. Nairn, Patterson & Nairn, D. B. Claik
Il Ii MCPHERSON, William T. Evans. Kidwell & Law.
tence, j. b. Moore. Washington; j. L. Kidwell
Georgetown; and By all deslers in Alexandria Wiz.
;inia. maras
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We are assured by individuals, who
have had opportunities of ascertaining
the facts, that gambling is carried on to
frIgh .ful extent, not only at Harrisburg
and Washington, but in all the leading
cities of the Union. All TEEN with pro.
fessional gamblers, men who practice the
art as a source of livelihood, and who
resort to thousand tricks or devices, in
order to excite, miSlead and beguile the
unwary. Young men of inexperience and
fortune are generally the victims, and
they are watched and sought out with
the utmost vigilance, and by system of
tactics which, to the unpractised, is ut
terly incomprehensible. There is no
mtatuation more absorbing than that Of
gambling. 1t takes possession of tie
entire nature, and as step by step, the
victim becomes interested, excited and
intiamed, he losses all control of his
mind, and rarely wakes from the delusion
until he is ruined.
A case was mentioned to us recently.
of an individual in New York, who at
first wen and then lost one hundred and
seventy-five thousand dollars in forty
eight hours, and he, too, was profession
al gambler. His object was to acquire
two hundred thousand, but it is quite
possible that if he had obtained that su..i
he would have still gone on, and with a
result equally deplorable. The New
York TribuI :, in alludins to the condi =
tion Of affairs in that city, mentions the
dCluSiOn of gambling, and saws:
"Where is the bold and wise philan-
throp;st who shall probe this deadly and
deepening ulcer, and tell US what sound
ness remains underneath ! One can count
as he goes along our lordly thoroughfares,
so many homes in which the father Sits
solitary, robbed of the sons who should
have been the ornament and prop of his
declining years, or in which the sleepless
heart of the mother counts the weary
hours till morning! And one can also
count on the other hands as he goes along
Broadway so many princely houses where
hell lies in ambush, and hecatombs of
promising youth are nightly offered up to
the gigantic Moloch of Play J"
La Washington correspondent of the
Cleveland Herald, says that gambling
saloons abound at the seat of Govern
ment. In many of these, the best eat.
ing, drinking and smoking are gratui-
tously furnished, and then the unwary
stranger is won away to some inner room,
where he is soon fastened upon by the
seductive, the polished and the plausible,
and induced to try game or two, will
ling to lose trife, but determined not
to dip too deeply. Alas. for the deter
mination amid such scenes and unde,
such circumstances. The wine-cup pass.
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DR.. HoLTs COMPOUND PEACH SYRUP.

TNHIS Compound now established in universal IA
l. vOr by its acknowledged merit, for the cure OF
soughs, colds Group, hopping cough and every dis
ease OF the throat and lungs, is without parallel
Every family should supply themselves with a
supply of DR.. Hollis PEACH SYRUP, to be used as
preventive medicine.
Sold in Washington by O. stott, D. B. Clarke, W.
Elliott C. E. Davia, j. II. Stone Evans, Sylvester,
Dr. Butt. Gardner. and by the Druggists generally
In Baltimere, Georgetown, Alexandra. and Rich
mend. Sold in Georgetown by X 8. T. CisGsel.
Principal Depots at GiIpin Bailey, No. 1875 West
Lombard street, Baltimore Burnst & Beers, No. 125
Main street, Richmond, Va; T. W. Dyott Sons,
No. 1872, North Second street, Philadelphia; Henry
Peel Co., corner of King and Fairfax sts Aexnn:
1ria; and by Druggists everywhere.
Price Per dozen 81, Price per bottle 2S cents.
an 1k-
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POPULAR AND FAMILY MEDICINES
GOLD BY KIDWELL 4 LAURENCE, Pennsyl-
- ysnia avenus and 1sth street, Washington, and
JOHN L. KIDWELL, High street, Georgetown, D..
G., comprising in part
Dr.. Jaynes Family Medicinss-Dr. Roses Family
Observation-Disclosures Balsam of Wild Cherry-Ayers'
Cherry Pectoral-Sands' and Tewsands Sarsapsril.
ia-A. Fl. and John Bulls do-Rose's sand Schwartzes
do--Nilhsu Elixer Calisaya Bark-Wofs Aromatic
Scheidain Schnapps-Krdwejfs Extract Beech Drops
Watts Nervous Antidote-Osgood's India Choio-
eosue-Rowand' Tonic Mixture-Hampton'sV Vegsta-
bic Tincture-Green's Originated dBtters-Hoofands .
German dc-Blake's and CannoA's dO-RushtOns
and Shines Cod Liver OIL together with all the most
approved medicines of the time.
Agents for the sale OF Seymours Galvanic Abdcnai.
nal Supporter, eymeurs Obstetrica Supporters, and
Mrs. Belts Abdominal Ulcro Supporters.
fresh supply of Saratoga and Bedford Water. !.
0sp00
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SGARPA'S
COMPOUND ACOUSTIC OIL.

NOR the cure of Deafness, Palms, and discharge Of
l. matter from the Ears. Also, all thoss dsa.
grceabe noises, liking the buzzing of insects falling
Of water whizzing Of steam, &c, which are symptom
OF approaching deafness and also generally attend
ant with the disease. Many persons who have been
deaf for ten, fifteen, and twenty years, and were
obliged to year trum pets have, after using two
or three bottles thrown aside their trumpets being
made perfectly well. Physicians aud Surgeons high.
ly recommend it's USE
This medicine has cured more persons and in now
used more extensively than any other medicines
combined, for the cure of Diseases of the Ear! The
certificate are numerous, and Of the highest author
ity.
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ALSO,
Doctor Jackson's Pile and letter
EmbrOC alton.

This may be considered specific and is warrant
ed to cure 1t not only Immediately alays pain and
inflammation, stops all bleeding, sabdues that intol-
ersbe itching but efectualy cures, in very short
time persons whose lives have been rendered miser.
able for years. Its application produces no pain,
but rather an agreeable and pleasant sensation.
Call or send for list Of cures, and you will be as
tonished.
For sale in Washington by z. D. GILMAN, Drug
gist inventor and proprietor of Gilmans Hair Dye,
and IN Baltimore, by Seth g. Hancs. No. l0s Baiti-
more street. jan l3-3m
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CHRONIC RHEUMATISM CUREDi

dsoEGRfoWN, Jan. 81, 1883.
DEAR SIR: II is with sense of gratitude. and a
desire that others suffering from disease may be in-
auced to use the Extract Of Beech Drop, that con.
sent 20 give the following statement publicity y
Until tine last month was sufferer from Chronic
Rheumatism. from the effects of which my heal h
war so completely undermined and broken up, that
lost 70 or so pounds of my usual weight. Anxious
to find some relief, reSorted to the most approved
patent medicines. l used number of bottles OF
fownsends Sarsapariiia, and exhausted the list of
Llniments, without any effect. My joints now be-
cai1e enlarged, and the psius in ny limbs excrr-
times night. The muscles Of my les were so coz
tracted that presented the appearance of a maa Of
sixty five when walked. In this condition, more
through curiosity tn N belief in lis Gooj effects
comncn need t. e use of your Beech Drop, snI ia ten
or twelve days the sweiiin, about my IS had D.
s.dej; and now, aiier the of three bottles, am
ao!e TO resume ny business, and can walk with the
same ease and comfort that formerly did
Yours truly, &c, ISAAC BARRETT,
Second street. GEORGETOWN.
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Snow IN MAME.-The Bangor Wings
of Friday says: The storms, the deep
snow, and the consequent bad travelling
for week past, have caused great de-
tentions of the mails. There is more
snow upon the ground in Maine than has
been known before at this time of year
by the Oldest inhabitant. In many parts
OF the State, the fences are invisible by
being buried in the snow, and in many
towns all the men and cattle that can be
mustered are required to open the roads.
Stage passengers are put throu b at
slow rate, in sleds and punes, and other
conveyances Of similar elegance and COM
fort.
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CHrs of .Scrotula Of ten years s.a.a,ag.

The reputation of Mrs Em ,rson. for the treat.
Inent OF Ulcers ani Scrofula, e., extends the
q eater part OF Maryland Virginia. and The Dstcct
OF Columbia. She will che r,ully give the particu
lars OF he named below, (Which is renarkabe)
if visited at her house.
Mr.. kIDwELL- Dear sir: had lady under my
charge of the highest respectahiIity afflicted with
complicated Case Of Scrofula, which entirely bafied
the ply sirsns for eight or ten years. Failing my
self to arrest the disease, induced to use your
preparation of Beech Drop, the effect of which has
been miraculous after the use of three bottles. l
consider her perfectly restored. I am now deter.
mined to use it constantly with my patients, tuiiy
satisfied that it excel. any preparation known for
such diseases. Respectfully.
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CHEAP WINDOW SHADES.

I HAVE now in store the most extensive assort
i ment of WINDOW SHADES to be found in the
city, fevery variety, ranging in price from cts
up.
Also, Shade Trimmings of every variety.
Also, large assortment of Paper Curtains, &c.
. .HH- L. F. CLARK,
IS -Paper-hanger and Upholsterer,
N. side Pa. ave., between 18th and 18th ste.
mar 25-e0lW
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GEORGETOWN, Tebrcary 1, 1854.

MR. EIDTEiL-SIR: female member Of my fdni, ,
aged IA years, had been aects; with painful ,ero-
faious .ttecti5n Of the for years. and although
the Lest nleIical advice had hsre and in Balt
more, still the disease increased and the cain often
became almest intoerable Fortunately for 10, Jour
Eeect Drop was recommended to be used, and have
reat pleasure in stating that it has been ennenty
successful. The Mucous Secretions has not made it's
appearance for some months; the health OF the pa
ticne has been quite restored; all tine parts that
were heretofore much diseased have become sound
aud well, and an much gratfed in being able to
state to yoa, that regard it as having been &c
compished entirely by the use of your Beech Drop.
am very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEORGE PoE, Jr.,
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o. K! CEAMBERLAIN'S CONNER
t,nllenA
CfHx OOAfcSSs
M 1C~ III 10 II.

No. 127, Bx!tiDsoTs street Baltimore, Nd
NHE ostensible object of this institution is to
/ il the reach of individuals proper facilities for
obtaining thorough and practical mercantile eju
cation. young man Cs.n here obtain a more cor
rect knn~ie3ee of Garai h,lg;I;ess matters II
weas than ua ara uired III many years any
one counting house.
The course Of study embraces doubleentry hooll-
Keeping, and its adaptation to various departments
Of commerce AMI trade. Mercantile calculations
taught according 10 the most approved methods
Practical Peumanship, combining rapidity of
ton with beauty of construction. Lectures upon
mercantile law, upon various portlut mercantile
subjects, beside many other points necessary tor
BOOK keeper or business man 10 understand. Tims
necessary for student to complete the varies
from five to eight weeks. There being vac ,tion.
applicants can enter at an5 time aud attend both
day and evening Examinations are held at stated
periods, and diplomas awarded to those VIII, eradu-
ste. For terms, &c, write and have a circnl.r tor-
wsrde1 By mail. feb i-Iv
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TURKEY VICTORIOUS.

VOU will find at the same OLD STAND, Pennsyl
L vania avenue near 18th street opposite the
irving HOTEL LOOhlNG GLASSES with or without
frames; Portrait, Picture and Mipiture Frames of
the latest styles: Brackets Tables, Room Moulding
Cornises, &C. &c; or by leaving your order you can
have any thing done in my line.
N. B.-old Frames, &c, regilt at the shortest no
tica on reasonable terms. Don't forget the place
feb 20--ly JOHN WAt.NEp
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To John L. Kidwell
WASHINGTON, D. c., December IL, 1853.

John L. Kidwell: Desr Sir-Ths is to certify that
ny daughter, aged years, was affected with Scrof
Ia of very aggravated form--t!le disease had so
undermined her health, that life was entirely de-
spared Of Hearing of the eicecious effects Of your
Bssch Orop IN such cases, L procured it, and aftel
using one bottle SO evident was her improvement
taat we pereeyered Whit. When she had used
bottles, hes health was Perfectly restored. Ou-
neigh bors and friends who saw her condition prior
to using the Beech Drop unite in attrbntipx to your
remedy the credit of her recovery.
Very respectfully yours, WILLIAM r. MCLEAN
To JOAN L. Kidwell, Georgetown.
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/ FirewoOd are sold ON Maryland avenue,
at the canal bridge near the Capitol. His motto is
Quick sales, ready cash, aud small profits"
Please give him call, and see if you cannot save
!loney by dealing with him D. w. HEATH
mar IS--dIy
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E. EMERSON,
Corner Wolf and Water sts., Alexandria.

For sale in Washington by Kidwell & Laurence,
corner Pa ay and l4th ST.; Chas. Stott Co., cor.
Pa av. and 7th st.. W. II. Gilman, cor. Pc, ay, and
AZ St; Jas. Stone, 7th St; Jno. 4. Calan 7th St;
Jos. b. hoore, First Ward, and by the Agents, Mer
chants, Traders, Apotheearics, and Dealers in Med
cines Throughout the United States, at 81 per bot
tie, nr six bottles for S.. feb 2I-3m