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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-23

ENOR RE IA TWO-STORY BRICK
Il House, on 10th street, between ID and f, next
adjoining the residence of Peter Force, Esq
Also, Office Rooms No. s, 6, and z, on second
floor, end a large room third floor, at Colum-
hia Place, corner Louisiana avenue and eth street.
Apply to J. ]. MILLER, Agent,
au 23-aosw Columbia Place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-23

SELLINGMANTILLAS AT HALF PRICE.
WE have twenty-tw two Mantillas vet on hand,
w and as the season Is SO far advanced we will
sell them at Just half the former prices for cash.
We enumerate them: ~ -4 -'A-'
very pretty black lace Mantllas al 80 each, for
mer price SO
5colored SILK and lace RULED do, 81 50, former
price 80
black silk fringe trimmed do, IS. former price
3blaci applique fringed do, IS SO, former price
Sll ~ -
2 super black silk do, 90, former price SIS :,
rich white bridal do, 81 so, former price SIS
p - price $50. MAXWELL 4 BRO,
= .lsgS aS ia. avenue, bet 9th and 10th SITS.
= au 1f-eo3t fe-l atsfl ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-23

CONVENTION OF You've MES's CHRISTIAN
ASSOCIATIONS At CIxclNSArI.-We learn that
tne following delegates have been elected by
the Washington Young Mems Christian Asso-
clation, to be held at Cincinnati, on the 10th
OF september: Z. Richards, o. @. Wight, w.
Y Langdon, w. 5. Rhees, Rev. Messrs. Sun
deriand, Cummins, Mirick, Hascail, j. G..
Butler, and Dashiel, and T. j. Magruder and
jos: H. Bradley, jr., Esq.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
mas literally granted free return tickets TO
any who may go to Cincinnati over their road.
[coxMUNIcA rED. 81
The USKxOws MINSTREL Twice have I
been gratifed by observing paragraph from
Eighteenth Street." acknowledging the ex-
traordinary excellence which has so often de-
hgated me in imperfectly hearing the way
ward songs Of some unknown singer who
wanders IN my neighborhOod with solitary
step, filing the silent darkness with wonder
fui melody But often as 1 hoped that the ca
price OF fancy might bring the voice nearer ii
near Eighteenth street, / was ever disap-
pointed, and the echoes died in my unwilling
ear. Could hear . Bonnie Doom" in that
nnknoHn voice, / should ask the singer cut Of
ms CHOSEN district no more; yet often as bis
notes nestle upon my dreamy pillow, my
heart like stream. shall ioat gently away
in song = I'll SraEEr!
Mn EDITOR A cute Down Easter has in-
vented new and improved derrick, by which
he 81 = m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-23

HANDSOME RESIDENCE ON GEORGE
Il town Heights at Private Sale.-The subscri-
Der is authorized TO dispose Of lat private sae) the
beautiful residence, No. 20 The lot fronts on the
north side Of Eighth street between frederick and
Fayette, with depth Of $50 feet The house
contains seven rooms, and is quite new. A well
Of pure water, fine young fruit trees, shrubhery,
&c. For terms, &c apply 10
EDW'D 5. WRIGHT,
au 22-B Real Estate Agent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-23
DENTISTRY.

DENTISTRY.
nR. " SHINN, Graduate OF the PHILADELPHIA,
~ College Of Dental Surgery, respect
fully informs the residents Of George
town and its vicinity that he has loca- SIIIIm
ted himself amongst them for the purpose Of prsc
Using his profession.
OfRce I21 Washington ST., above Bridge street
Georgetown, ID. C.. je 25-d2m&eo1m4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-23

FIFTH DIsTRICT.-Jno. Sehopp, Mrs. SchOpp,
and CathaTine Shsllenberger, resisting officers
IN the discharge of duty, security for peace !;
joan Smith, vagrGnt, workhouse ninety days !;
John RaIidcn, whipping his wife, jail for a
further hearing; Isaac Seymour and Bridget
Seymour, profane and indecent language, Sc
eQrity and costs.
The case Of John Rariden may possibly
prove TO be much more serious than he ina
glnes. In the conflict with his wife he struck
her with stick, we are informed, and she is
- injured as 70 render postponemsnt of the
tnal necessary in order to obtain the principal
witness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-23

IS0R RENT--SEVERAL PAR
Il Iors and Chambers, with Board.
Also, Table and Transient Board. Inquire q
MIs. SMITHS, x1 street.. apt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-23

TNANTED-A SITUATION BY A YOUNG
w man either in Grocery or Hardware Store
Address "a 6, - through Post Office
au 20-itE
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-13

RossNl's VITA young composer
called upon him early in the morning with
request that helwould give him his opin-
ion on the the merits of new opera which
he had composed. 81 have finished two
operas, 'aid he I; but have brought you
that only which consider the best ol the
two." Rossini looked at it for some mo-
ments, and returned il to the composer, say
ing 81 will tell you frankly prefer the
other one"
"The other one But, sir, you have
not yet seen il - "That is just The rcaSon
why like it BETTER" quietly rejoinder the
maestro.
During discussion on Halevy's merits
as composer, Rossini was askcd-"Which
of Halcvy's operas do you like the best 2"
"L'eclau il is his shortest" was the quick
reply.
lie had accepted an invitation to dine
with certain lady, whose dinners are
known to be arranged on a most economi--
cal scale, The dinner offered to the maestro
formed no exception to the general rule,
and he left the table rather hungry. "l
hope You will soon do mo the homer to
dine again with me" said the lady to him,
as he was taking leave of her. "lmmedi-
ately, you like" replied he.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-13

Foe IN LosDoS.-'Fho London papers
relate a large number of fatal accidents
which occurred in the city on Thursday
and Frid y, Nov. Is and l6, from very
dense fog. A number OF theyc occurred
in the docks. In the West India dock
four seamen were drowned in cndeavoring
TO get on board their ships, two Of them
belonging TO each In the London docks,
a custom-houso officer, who hui just left
his vessel, on returning TO il walked off thu
quay. His cries were heard, but he was
drowned b.fore Inc could receive assistance.
Two men were drowned also in the Black
wall dock. A number of foot passengers
in the streets and on the sidewalks. were
run over by carts and omnibuses and
many omnibuses suspended running gsrhe
river stcamboats were obliged to suspend
their regular trips, and a number of collis-
ons on railroads occurred A great many rob
belies were committed under cover of the
fog, as no police officer could see thief
at any distance. A jcweIer had a. plate of
glass worth $40 broken, and jewclry Of the
value of 800 taken from his shop window
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-13

THA>KsGlyIso, - "Well," said Mrs.
Partington, as she returned from Quincy
Market on "Wednesday, "poultry is dreadful
high, as Paul used to say when the turkeys
roasted in the tops of the elm trees. But
we car be con,en,ed with little, and that
which is good, If we only have enough OF
itn She lifted the cover Of the basket and
took therefrom a titanic rooster" OF the
Shanghai breed, and laid II with a smile
upon the table. "A good mary folks, f" said
Ike, trying to break the toes OF the bird,
"hain't got no turkeys for Thanksgiving
Mrs. Par,ington paused moment, looked
with tenderness upon the rooster that the
rooster didn't return, and 'sighed as she
said, 81 wish everybody had it," Heavens
blessings on thee, Mrs. Partington, that nj.
tered the wish !und may Heaven strengthen
thy seven remaining teeth, iorihe Shanghai
is a grandfather. and the promise made 10
thv appetite in the yellow cuticlc oi.the bird
will be broken to thy teeth In sinewy re-
distance on the morrow. But Ike will
revel in the raisns, for The box. though hid
den, has been hunted 10 its lclr, and al
ready have its sweets been rincd.-l'ost o
Post. sasls. n f
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-13

WoMAN's SoRRow.-The Macon (Ga.) J
Telegraph narrates the particulars Of a
sad incident which recently occurred on a
railroad connecting with that city =
A poor, forsaken mother, with her sick
babe, enters the cars at Columbus for Ma
con, Ga. She has been at the former place
in pursuit of an unfaithful husband and an
unfeel;ng father Failing in her object,
she returns to her desolate home, about
fifteen miles from Macon. The babe dies
in her arms, unattended by single mourn
er save the keart-stricken and heart. broken
mother-no kind hand to wait upon her in
this hour of her deep affection. A passen-
ger took seat by her side, closed the eyes
Of the lifeless corpse, and tried to admins.
ter words of consolation to the bereaved
mother. Mr.. Lindsay, the kind-hearted
and gentlemanly conductor, made her situ-
alton known to some Of the passengers,
and took up subscription for this poor
and helpless woman. When we arrived
at the Macon depot, the mother, with her
dead babe in her arms, set out for her home
her eyes streaming with tears at each
mournful step. ,.H ''A D
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-13

BREApsTuFFs.-Speaking of the prevail
ING high prices of breadstuffs and the i'm
mense supplies for expectation which the
country is capable Of affording, the Buffalo
Courier remarks -
There is hardly any limit to our surplus
of wheat and corn, and il the demand
abroad should carry off lOo,0oo,oOo, bush.
els, which is almost four times as much
as we have exported in one year, there
would still be an abundant supply for home
consumption. Strange as 1t may seem
that with large surplus on hand, fully
equal TO supply the demand from abroad.
prices should rule so high ; il is, neverthe-
less, in obedience to law Of trade, which
makes a sudden impulse push the market
values beyond due limit, as well as TO
another law OF trade, which makes de-
rangement in the ordinary channels OF sep.
ply produce, for a time, all the conseq'
ucnces of an actual scarcity. i
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-13
THE GRAVE OF MADISON. corrcs

THE GRAVE OF MApIsoN.-A c,rrcs-
pondent Of the Fredericksburg News, in
Culpeper county, Va. gives a melancholy
picture of the last resting place of the Illus
trious Madison. He lies with his family,
in graveyard short distance from his
house, upon his estate OF Montpelier I; the
family cemetery is surrouded by brick
wall, and the gate is entirely down. The
correspondent says that not stone marks
the great mans resting place; dark, run
ing green box wraps it with vendure, and
the treacery of branches from an old leaf
less chestnut tree, relieving itself against
the warm azure sky,nod and wave over
the dark mou ntain IT'S solemn, calm,
and peaceful spot.
The correspondenl:adds that Mrs. Madi-
sons remains are in vault of the Congress
sional burial grounds in Washington
Her direction was to be inferred by the
side OF her husband, but her son has never
fulfilled her request .r.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-13
rr The forthcoming report of the Sec

u The forthcoming report of the Sec.
retary Of the Treasury will, it is said,
strongly recommend that manufactured
wool, with chemicals and dye-stuffs, should
hereafter be admitted free of duty. With
regard to iron, the Secretary will have no.
thing,to propose to interfere with the pres
ent tariff. A large space in the report
will be taken up by careful and elaborate
argument in support of the policy indicated,
which is very generally approved by the
manufacturers in the eastern States. The
report is now ready, but is yet to undergo
a thorough revision. .r. ...
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-13

U We learn that the rehearsals of
"David" to which we alluded some time
since, are progressing favorably by the
Philharmonic Society The efforts Of the
Chorus and Solo Singers have been very
successful, and there is now strong prob
ability of the "Oratorio" being performed
soon in public.
We have not the slightest doubt that
whenever the Society shall think proper
to appear thus publicly to our citizens for
their sympathy it will be most generously
piyen. We have no hesitation in saying
that crowded audience will be present
This the claims Of the Society upon us
all, as well as the known lberality Of New
port people, warrant US in saying.
And we think that the Society need not
fear to bring out this classic, beautiful
composition 10 the best manne', without
reference to expense. We will say word
as to Oratorio itself. s.hl b4s T OH,
It. was written, as we remarked some
days since, by the celebrated composer, the
ehevalier Neukom m. who also composed
the "Mount Sinai" Il has been well re-
marked that no Oratorio has ever been SC
popular as is david" The beautiful
"Triumphal March" once heard will haunt
che memory forever, 70 simple is il
....,.,.ra nd an nlsa an nj aud loyoiv ia its
melody. rrf .-us r.l f.... ...-
We should be glad TO give an extended
analysis Of the composition but must defer
II until future day. In the meantime we
feel sure that our liberal citizens will feel
II both a duty and pleasure to foster the
philharmonic Society whose members are
earnestly lsboriaf = sustain the musical
taste and rcputatio' our city.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-13

Lows ys. THE MISisTRY.--"The course
Of true love never run smooth." A young
minister, attached to an Old School Pres
by,erian church, in this city, has Tor some
time past been paying his addresses to
lady Of wealth. who resides in virginia,who
We understand. has been divorced, her first
marriage being forced one. The minis
ter's congregation heard Of the intended
match, and a meeting OF the trustees. or
proper officers, was called to take the ma
ter into consideration, The rule OF church
forbidding minister to marry with di-
yosced woman was pointed out TO the lover,
and he wa . then asked to resign bis love and
hopes Of conuubal bliss. The minister,
after mature deliberaton determined to
resign his place IN the Church, along with
its salary, aud tn cling to her 10 whom, no
debut, his hearts best affection have been
given. - f'hiid Ledger.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-13

THE MEADOWS OF Governor
Wright, of Indiana, says that our grass crop
is not properly appreciated. No crop ap.
proaches so near spontaneous yield, and
none yields so large profit. The hay crop
of the United States in 1850 he estimate es
at 100000 tons that for 1855 he esG-
mates at 100000 tons-which is worth
$l50,000,000 while the whole cotton crop
is valued at only $l2S 100000. OF this
crop more than half is produced by four
states-New York, Ohio, Indiana and Hi
nois. The grass crop which is used for
pasturage is at least as valuable so that
single herb. is worth annually over $780,
100000. Few people will believe that the
grass crop of New York state is worth
more than its wheat, and yet statistics show
that such is the fact. ..'
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-13
NEWPORT, r. /.

SALE OF AUToG 200 au-
tographs were sold in New York on Mon.
day at prices ranging from three cents up
to $ll 26. The latter price was paid for
an autograph Of Washington. Another
signature Of Washington was also sold
ats So. Benedict yArnold's autograph was
sold at 81 so; Henry Laurens, Presi-
dent of the Continental Congress, with
two Generals of the Revolution, Irvine and
Thompson, brought $40 75.-The initials
Of Aaron Burr IA. b brought fifty cents.
Robert Schuylerin reference to free pasl
ses. on the New Haven Railroad sold at
one shilling; John Van Buren, one shil-
lings': w. H. Seward, 3lc.; John C. Cal.
houD, 25c. A number of autographs Of
the sigRers of the Declaration of Indepen.
dence average about dollar Henry Clay
at &c.; Daniel Webster, 25c. Andrew
Jackson, So so; Edward Everett, csc. !;
Ja,ed Sparks, 81; James X. Polk and
james Buchanan, one shilling. aaa .a.'
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-13

GIANTS WITH TAILs.-Prof. Hitchcock.
Of Amherst, Mass, says in letter to
Prof. silliman, that he has procured a
slab weighing nearly ton,from the town of
Gill, Mass, containing four gigantic
tracks, apparently Of biped. yet accom-
panied by most distinct traces OF tall
He adds at is certainly one Of the most
remarkable tracks which have seen, and
will probably throw light on the character
of the animals that left the footmarks OF
this valley. propose for the pane OF the
animal that made the tracks, that of Giga-
dpus caudatus, or biPed tai giant"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-13

The WEALTH OF A YOUNG LADY.-Thc
friends of a young lady IN New York wish
to find a suitable partner for her in mar
rage. They represent that "she is but
nineteen, has fair hair, blue eyes, bright,
clear complexion, fine teeth, and is beau
tiful and engaging person. Sh, has SUI
perior education in languages and music
and with wellstored mind, is lively,
agreeable, affectionatc and confiding.-
These qualities are her wealth." Golden
creature. Who BIDS How much 8 to
start with +? ~ al bsrss s. rer q T
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-13

DICKENS TURNED DAxDy.--A letter
writer thus refers to the appearance Of,
Dickens in Paris, where he has gone to
spend the winter - a. -.r.f-f "a
"Boz is as great dandy now as Bulwer
he Is great on frils and patchouIi--w wears
moustache-and has entirely changed the
style of arranging his hair. So translnogri-
fled is he, that his mother would certainly
not recognize him, poor woman Schafier
is painting him in his new style, and bis
portrait now will present curious contrast
to the popular ones which were taken
about ten years ago from painting by
Maclsc. The moustache, the elaborately
frlled shirt, the diamond studs, aud the all
rounder have made another man Of him."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-13

Ex-Gov. HuST's HOUSE, BURsT.-On
Friday last, the house OF Ex-Gov. Hunt,
at Lockport, N. Y, was entirely destroyed
by fire. Ills library was saved, and most
Of the furniture and vniuabes, The
building was abont one mile from the
centre Of Lockport, beautifully located,
having fine view on Lake Ontario. 1t
was completed the past year, and cost
about 10000. The entire loss il esti-
mated at $4,000 of which $1,000 is cover
cd by insurance in Hartford.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-13

LOLA MoSTss AGAIN IN TRoUBLE.-Pas-
sengers on the What Cheer from Australia
say that Lola NJ mites Ina a stormy paa.
sage from this port to Sidney. The lap
dog of Lola was at fault in some matter of
etiquette, when the mate gave him kick ;
Lola seeing this rudcness, drew her dag.
ger and attempted to stab the officer
Her design was frustrated, and she took
such disgust that she refused to live in
the cabin, and took up her quarters in the
steerage. At her first appearance on the
stage IN Sidney there were only three or
four Iadies present, but when she was call
out at the falling of the curtain, she made
a speech and returned pa artcular thanks 10
the ladies' for their patronage.-San Fran
cisco News. 1H. 'n7H .
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-13

A slander suit wa, disposed of at Syra--
cusc, N. Y, last week, after three days
trial, by the jury finding verdict of six
pence for the plaintiff The suit arose out
of quarrel between preacher and dea-'
con in his church, in the course of which
the deacon said TO the preacher, III you
liked mutton as well as | do. wouldn't
trust my sheep Within three miles Of you"
Several persons were present aad the quar-
rel progressed until finally the preacher
sued the deacon and recovered sixpence
damages and sixpcnce costs.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-13
From Chambers Edinburg JourRal.l
THE PAST, THE PRESENT AND TIE
FUTURE.

iE PAST, THE PRESENT AND TIE
FUTURE.
can see that i grow older, ..-
And note IL day by day .... .......
I can feel my heart grow colder
As its pleasures pass away.
At the tell-glass linger,
As with faded eye trace
Solemn tokens which Times finger
Has engraven on my lace. nr>
... 100 -... . .'a .a .,A
But one moment can restore me
To my boyhood ani my prime,
And sweet memories come DER me
OF that brief and bessed time
Then hear a i,ther's blessing, %
And I feel mother s kiss
And again am caressing r
One who has shared with me my bliss.
Who SHALL say the Past must pc rish
Meath the Futures coming waves
What the soul delights to cherish
From ObIivion's depths it saves
Looking backward, on I'm gliding,
Till reach that final shore
Where tho present is abiding,
And where Change shall come no more.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-13

IL In Washington city the other
morning lady accidentally dropped a
gold dollar into basket in which were
live chickens for sale. One of the chick
ems instantly caught up the glittering bait
and swallowed it. The lady did the next
best thing by buying the fowl, and probab-
ly before dinner she had her dollar again.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-13
nERiLD OF THE Times
CRANST0N g. NOR MAN.
TERMS--$2 in advance, or $2,25
--r1o'a at the end Of the year.
PUBLISHED EVERY THU RsDAy MoRrIHG,
No la Thames Street.

~ The corner stone Of the new
Church OF the United Congregational So
ciety,in this city,was laid Wednesday morn
ing, in presence Of a large conceurse OF
people. Itwas delightful day, the wealth
or being more lii 3 that Of April than Of
December. The services commenced at
IL o'clock, as follows:
Reading of the Scriptures, by Rev. Mr..
Upton, OF the Methodist Church. l V
Prayer, by Rev. A. II. Dumont. i-I
Address, by Rev. Mr.. Thuyer, Pastor of
the Church. fand .l
The corner stone having been properly
placed, the following articles were deposit
ed in the cavity prepared for their recep-
City Documents, 1854. -
-no,l8k4-6.
List of City Officers, 1866.
Copy of Newport Daily News.
"" Herald of the Times.
!" "Newport Mercury. -'ai ..
Z" Z" the Bible. GO. oas ...
Articles of Faith and Church
Covenant of the United Congregational
Church.
List Of Society and Building Committee.
List OF the various Churches in New
Port. gsrf-s ft-t e1si .I
The sermon preached at the Dedication of
the United Congregational Church, by
Rev. A. H. Dumout, Pastor, Sabbath, June
s,lS34. ,..-.y5qr,.s. ....f -..... anna.
Parchment containing the following
Architect, Joseph G. Wells. ...r
Carpenter, John Snifin. ,-,
Masons, Samuel McConkle & Sons. 4,
Stone Gutter, William Crommelin. .a
Building Committee, Silas II. Cottrell,
Tillinghast, Tompkins, Robert Sherman,
Benjamin ii. Col. Albert Hammen.,
Prayer by Rev. Mr. Thayer, Pastor of
the Church. v.as Ola arr fsaI
Reading of Hymn, by Rev. Mr.. Adam,
of the First Baptist Church. afsar
Singing, by the congregation.
Benediction, by the Rev. DIR. Choules, Of
the North Baptist Church. s.a b aa.r
The edifce will be OF Byzantine or
Romanesque style, and will be built en-
tirely Of stone from Portland, Connecticut;
it will have Tower on the angle contain
ing Belfry, which will be terminated with
a curved roof covered with slate, the height
of which from the surface OF the ground to
the apex Of the roof will be about 100
feet on the other angle Of the front will
be small Tower containing stairway
to the gallery ;ythis tower twill terminate
with a curved roof. The size ofthe body
Of the building will be SO feet long by IS
feet wide the height Of the side walls
from the maiA floor will be "a feet. The
interior will be divided into nave and
side aisles by columns and arches support
ing tho roof the height Of the nave will
be AZ feet. There will be galleries on tthe
sdea, and an organ gallery over the vesti.
buie, but which will not connect6 with the
side galleries. The building will seat
about l 100 persons, exclusive OF the Or
gan gallery; the cost Of the edifice, when
completed will be about $4,000.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-13

PRESIDENTIAL MovEMEsT.-The New
York Mirror learns that there Is an active
organization going on in that city and State
for the purpose of procuring the nomi-
nation of II. NJ. L. Hunter, oil Virginia,
for President, and Augustus Schell, of
New York city, for Vice-President.