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REAT INDUCE N e NTS,

"
AS9 Baltimore street, Baltimore, Nd,
Oner 10 buyers, previous to taking their annual &C
count oil stock, large stock Of recently imported
goods, such as WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVER
WAKE, .9bdtd and Plated Goods, Clocks, Bronzes,
Yoses, Musical Bo1es, Dresden China, dc , AT PR
CES 70 SUIT THE TIMES, WITHOUT RE
SsdhD 10 COST. jan 3l~u
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Sailing Of thu Africa. 49,

BOSTON, Feb. Is The Cunard steamer Az.
riea will leave here for Liverpool, via Halifay
at 10 O'Clock tomorrow. Der mails will eloss
at O. N.
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Treaty with the Kink Of Siam.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE Singapore Free
Press of December 1, received by the arrival
of the storeship Supply, says that Mr.. McLans,
the American Minister, was about to leave for
Bankok to negotiate q new commercial treaty
with the King Of Siam.
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TELEGRAPHIC.
Apfesdy for he Daily Evening sta.
Homiaatiens for q United st.s.. ss.,,o,

nomaoarens Tor United STATES Senator.
Harrisburg. Feb. ls.-TAs prospects of a
general row at Harrisburg Ar. ,n.,..s..
-s' night the Democrats in saueus ,opi.
mated suefalsw. But twenty nsnh,n 90.
present. WV
At the Wing caucus, bat eight ns>A.,s
were present; these nominated Thomas Wu.
liams
The Know Nothing ssesdsn-thirty. tire.
strong-opposs the election Of Cameron, ana
1t 10 yet uncertain what course will b slop,.d
BY them. A long election struggle 10 antici.
patsd.
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The Psnnsylvania Senatorial Election

HARRISBURG, Feb. ls.-A resolution has
passed both houses for the appointment of
select committee to investigate certain reports
that bribery and corruption had been used to
affect the election Of u 5 Senator. There
was only one negative vote in both houses.
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SILVERWARE.

A VERY pretty assortment Of Silver Coffee Sets.
n fitchers, Goblets, Cup, Creams, and all KINDS
OF spoons and Forks, and variety of Fancy Silver
ware, suitable Tor presents, viz: Soup and Oyster
Ladies, Crumb Scrapers, fish, Die and cake knives
cream and sugar Spoons ETC., is offered at low mi
ces, and warranted sterling.
III. SEMKEN,
iop
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PIANOS FOR SALE AND RENT.

PIANOS FOR SALE AND RENT.
IINHE subscriber has always on hand q assert
Il ment Of German and American
AMOS, from the very best manufacturers YTH
which he Offers for sale at lower prices
than can be purchased IN the District of Columbia
and On the most accommodating terms. All Piasos
purchased from me are warranted TO give satisfac-
ton.
Old Pianos taken in exchange.
b. REISS, Professor of Music,
u, betw. Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets
feb SIM
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"JoE sHLLIssros receives all the new Books snd New,
papers as fast as published He for Harpsrs
the other Magazines and readers will always End
large and good assortment Blank Stationery
his Bookstore Odeon Building avepu ne and It
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A COMMODIOUS DWELLING FOR RENT-
o Ia'ss and dwelling a, the
large rooms, with a fine kitchen in ,hs h..n,ns.
nsving nne cellar and back yard, the whole being
In hne repair, Is now for rent. Its exceIisn, Ioca
uon ana nns accommodations make il one of the
Star Office. ~ aPSy a. .ne
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EfOh KENT OR EXCHANGE-For Georgetown
II or CITY Property, small and well cultivated
Farm IN raiiiax county, Va. Enquire of J. ORME,
feb eff ' "
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HENRY BARRON.

r. S.-The undersigned would respectfully say To
all the customers of the late firm, and the public
generally that there will always be kept stock OF
Wood and Coal al the old stand, Green street, and
solicts share of public patronage. Believing it to
be best for both buyer and seller he has determined
to make the terms cash, short time to punctual
customers. THOS. ORME, Agent.
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VALENTINES.
NJ nave this morning received the largest and
w most varied assortment of Valentines ever
before onered IN this city, consisting Of every STYLE
hnsn ana price to suit all kinds Of people Of all ages
sexes and conditions, all of which we will run off
such prices as suit the times
JOHN F. ELLIS,
jug Pa avenue, near corner Tenth streets.
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STORAGE..Those having Furniture, Dry Goods
- groceries,, &c, to be stored, will find ample ac
commodations in the large, airy flag stone payed
and Dry Easements under the Star office corner Pa
avenue and Eleventh ct. Apply at the Star office.
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DISSOLUTION,

The undersigned would respectfully request all
those indebted to the concern to come forward sad
settle their bills by the 9th Of March, as il is very
important to him TO have the business closed by that
time. All accounts left over At that time will be put
into the hands Of officer for collection. All &C
counts due by the concern will please be presented
for payment as soon as possible, as | am ready at
any time to meet the same.
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DIE d.

On the morning Of the 18Th instant, at Miss E. P
Brckhead's, GEORGIANA, infant daughter of Geo
l.. and Mary A. Sites, aged month and 10 DAYS
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NOR RENT-FOR ONE YEAR OR A TERM
r. OF Years, the well situated, commodious, we'll
hn'sned, and convenient dwelling House, over the
Music Store OF Hilbas * Hhz. at the corner of Pa,
avenue ana llth street. 1t contains seventeen
rooms without the basement, in which the kitchen
is situated This Is rare chance for a private fam
lily wishing large house on Pa. avenue or for Der
son desiring the hest location in Washington for
large and well kept boarding house. Possession
gwen Immediately. Apply at this Office.
ian lQ-ff
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SPLENDID RATTLE.

SPLENDlD kAFELE.
WILL be Rallied for as soon as the requisite
w number of Chances have been taken, the fol
lowing splendid and costly articles, viz:
lst Prize. One splendid gold Paper Weight,
containing an AutomatOn Singing Bird
and sday ChrOnOmeter, most beautifully
decorated and adorned with enamelled
Paintings. 900
I'd Prize. One Ladys Gold Watch, richly set
with Diamonds and Painting on Enamel. 100
Sd Prize. One Lady's Gold Watch, richly set
with Diamonds, and Painting on Enamel. 10
4th Pnze. One Gents Full JeW eled Patent
Lever with Compensatory gold Hunting
lU
9Th Pnze. Lady Gold Hunting Watch, SPLEEN
dldly 60
There will be Two Hundred Chances, at Ten
Dollars each.
Inc rattle will take place at Hilbus & Hitz' Mu
SIC Depot, Star Buildings, corner Pa. avenue and
Iltn street, where Tickets can be procured and the
articles are on exhibition.
PERSONS deslrOus OF possessing some Of the most
superb articles of workmanship ever exhibited, have
now an opportunity offered them of obtaining such
al an extremely low price.
Call and examine for yourselves at the Music De
pot OF HlLBUS HITZ, Star Buildings, between
the hours OF O'Clock a. IN. and p. IN.
feb 7-u
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ISL OF PAIRO 4 NOURsE

BANKING HOUSE OF PAIRO & NOURSE,
Opposite Uaited States Treasury.
DONDS, Stocks and other securities purchased
ID and sold.
Interest at the rate of six Der cent per annum al
jan 24-6m
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kfon ENr,LIhE STORE ROOM 4 Dwell
nue. west SIDE, and in full view of Centre Market.
ON the avenue this 10 probably one of The he ., hns
lines: ,an ID in good the
No. 46 Eighth street, or the snh.c,;hs, ~, 49,
avenue: iew doors west of the Foundry.
.eo ~ RICH'D @. BRISCOE.
A DRUG STORE FOR SALE IN one OF THE
~ moG oeafaGs positions in Washington, doina
nns business. With it there is most excellent
a -. wause SOFA W,fer Apparatus. The soda va.
dress OK w" Washington. 'AuIs.' 40
NOR RENT-A BRICK H0I10C Co,,r !. 7,;I1;0
I eight rooms, on Sixth, betw.sn q 81 .,,..,s
The house Is in good order, having been recently r.
paa.eG 70. particulars enquire on the premises.
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HOMES FOR ALL.-BeautfuiIy and healthy
IL located building Lots "a feet front by 40 feet
deep, on graded Streets can, until spring. be bought
at the exceeding low price of SIS, payable 50 per
month Title indisputable.
Union Land Office, 7th st.,
above Odd Fellows, Hall.
Jan 9-6m JOHN FOX, Secretary.
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CUMBERLAND COAL

UNI and hne COAL delivered to any part of the
II District low for cash. Apply through the post
once or al the lumber yard Of the subscribers, ID
and 18th streets, near the National Observatory.
leb 0-eO0 II. N. & J. w, EASRY.
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WATcH RETuRNs.-Serena Ann Baker, de.
ranged and drunk; Jail. Geo Simpson, free
negro, drunk; fue and costs John Swan,
do, profanity; do. Jas Cassidy, firing pistol
in the street; do. James Murray, profanity !;
wOrkhouse 80 days. Jas. Brown, vagrant, do.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-26
PLANTING TREES.

essHs: '2sNreRs.--I saw iaa iato.number
Life Illustrated some excellent remarks
on the subject Of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ing the planting of the native forest trees Of
our own country, or fruit trees by the road
side, as means Of identifying our farms and
adding to their value.
| would also recommend planting belts and
groups of evergreens about our farm-buidings,
not only for beauty, but for use, in breaking
the chilling winds, thereby rendering more
comfortable the habitations of man and the
domestic animals. For belts the American
arbor-vt@ and hemlock spruce are best adapt
ed, while the pines. frs, &c., are better for
farming groups, in which good taste would
perhaps suggest the occasional intermingliug
of deciduous trees to prevent monotony,
Perhaps a few particular hints on selecting
and planting trees may be Of use.
In selecting deciduous trees, would prefer
those not more than eight feet high, grown in
places as open as possible, as such trees would
be better shaped, and there being less loss of
roots than would attend the removing of larger
trees, would be far more likely to succeed,
and will grow more symmetrically than the
long poles, with their tops cut of, which we
so often sec planted. They should be taken
up with as many roots as possible, and only
enough of the top removed to balance the loss
of roots. Trees that have been once or twice
transplanted into cultivated ground are gener-
ally much better supplied with roots than
those taken from the woods. Dig large holh
and plant the tree in loose, rich earth, wife
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-26

one of our publications instead. We always
regret to receive such limitations. We think
a man ought to support bis own paper first
and then if he can afford to take paper at
a distance, let him do so, and we shall be hap
py to supply him with Life illustrated. The
country press, in our opinion, is most import
ant in its effect on the enlightenment of the
nation. 1t conveys, in three thousand rms
the intelligence of the age, from the various
sources of intelligence, to nearly every mouse
in the country. The country press ought to
receive cordial support. Every place should
try to have its paper of such character that
the people would be justly proud of it. Ie
this end let them pay promptly, advertise lib
orally, recommend warmly. aud in every way
STAND BY THEIR EDITOR as long as they con
scientiously can.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-26

A YOKE OF IRISH BULLs.-Sir. Jonah Bar
rington tells good story of an Irish barris-
ter receiving a challenge by mistake, intended
for some one else, and accepting it under the
impression that it came from Mr.. Carrigan,
whom he had insulted. The combatsnts went
out one gray, misty morning and standing at
twenty PAGES distance, Of course did not dis
cover their error. ave blazed away, sir"
said the narrator, " FIVE times. put shot
in his skirts and he made hole in my hat.
The seconds got impatient "come' says P, ;
let's move our men up little agreed,
says R. So they put us six PAGES and a half,
aud for the first time we got a squirt at each
other. Just as I was rising my pistol Stop
STOP says he looking very earnestly at me,
there is some mistake here-sure your names
not Thady O,Learly! "Divil Bit says l.,
'and now see you, you're not Andy CARR
gan! And faith, sir, come to put this and
that together, we'd been firing at each other
half an hour, and it wasn't either of us!
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-26

ANEoDorE. ---When the telegraph was first
put in operation between Portland and Bos-
ton, countryman drove flock Of turkeys
to the former place for market, but not find
ing so good sale as he anticipated, he in
quired of some by-standers their price in Bos-
ton Some wag Of a fellow advised him to
step into the telegraph Office. Jonathan en-.
tered and put all the important questions to
the operator, who Immediately telegraphcd to
Boston, and in a few minutes received an an
swer to his inquiry, and informed his customer
Jonathan looked at the operator with sly
wink, and exclaimed -
D." You can't gum it ouer me-"
He was about leaving the Office, when tn,
operator told him there was nine shilings to
pay. Jonathan bristled up and burst fortt
in rage
" You can't gum it ooer me. That darn
ed old tick boz Of yours haint been out Of
this room since Toe been here"
The operator finding that he had caught
diddler, let him off on the easiest possible
terms.-Portlatd transcript.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-26

A teacher in neighboring school was ex-
amening class Of little boys from a scripture
catechism. The first question syas, Who
stoned Stephen g Answer.-TRs Jews.
Second question-Where did they stone
him 2 Ans.-Beyond the limits of the city.
Third question-Why did they take him
beyond the limits Of the city? This was not
in the book, and proved poser to the whole
class; it passed from head to foot without an
answer being attempted. At length little
fellow, who had been scratching his head all
the while, looked up and said,
Well, I don't know. unless it was to get a
fair fing at him..
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-26

TaE LATEST OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ingenious
Yankee has invented an instrument to prevent
hens from scratching up gardens. 1t rivals
the celebrated "pateut hens nest" by which
biddy was induced to lay an unlimited num-
Der Of eggs per day, by the disappearance of
the eggs, through trap door in the bottom of
the nest. 1t is a pity the hen feayer has run
its course, otherwise the inventor would be
sure of making q fortune. The new invention
is thus described -
1t consists of small instrument somewhat
resembling a very long spur, attached to the
hind part of hens leg. The instrument is
so arranged that when the hen is about to
scratch the earth, the spur catches in the
ground before her foot is fairly descended, and
obliges her to bring the foot down quietly and
harmlessly little in front Of the place which
she has aimed at. The hen thereupon tries the
other foot, with like result. She keeps on
trying, and before she is aware of it the ma.
chine has ealked her right out of the gar
den! An agency has been opened in Chica.
go for the sale Of these hen walkers"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-26

A clergyman in Scotland desired his hear
ers never to call one another liars, but when
any one said what was not true, they ought to
whistle.
One Sunday he preached sermon on the
parable Of the loaves and fishes, and being at
a loss to explain, he said that the loaves were
no like those nowadays, they were large
as the hills Of Scotland. He had scarcely
pronounced the words when be heard loud
whistle.
What's that7' said he, who calls me a
har?'
It's l, Willy Mcdonald, the baker,
Well, Willy, what objections have ye to
what I told ye7'
None, master John, only l wanted tc
know what kind Of eyens they used to bake
those leaves in.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-26

the roots spread out in their natural position !;
press the earth closely around them, so that
there will be no cavity under or among them.
A pail of water thrown in while filling up the
hole sszses to settle the earth among the roots,
and malchiug with little coarse or fine man
ure 70 the depth of five or six inches around
the tree, little farther than the roots extend,
will protect from drouth, and generally obvi-
ate all necessity for subsequent watering.
Evargreens require more care; their roots
should never be allowed to become dry. II
they are to be carried far, the roots should be
coated with mud and packed in wet moss.
They will not bear exposure to the sun or
wind. Nursery-grown trees, with proper
management, rarely fail, while about nine
tenths Of those taken from swamps usually
die from exposure. Trees grown from small
plants in the nursery will be better supplied
with roots, limbs, and foliage than those taken
directly from the forest. My choice would be
to select trees three or four feet high, with
branches extending to the gro',nd.-Life IL
iustrdted. ~
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-26
TRICK OF A LOVER,

One winter evening early in the present
century, Colonel -, and his maiden sister
Patty, were sitting on each side of delight.
I'll hickory fire enjoying their otium cum dig.
initiate, without any interruption, for at least
one hour, and that, considering the sex Of
Miss Patty, was certainly very remarkable.
The Colonel was sitting cross-legged in great
arm chair, with his spectacles on, and his pipe
in one hand and a newspaper in the other
fast asleep. Miss Patty was moving herself
gently forward and backward in low rocking
chair. Close by her feet was TIE cat, while
Carlo was streatched out at full length on the
rug in front Of the FIRE. and like his master,
fast asleep.
AT length the Colonel reused from his nan
took OFT bis spectacles aud rubbed his ewes |:
then glaucing at a very large pile of PAPERS
that lay on the table'near HIM said -
u wash Henry was hear to help me about
Well, l really wish be was answered his
sister. "'''" MS
can't expect him this month YETI yawn.
cd the Colonel. '""A
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-26

The EARTHQUAKES AT BRoUssA.-Most dis
tressing details have been received of the
dreadful earthquake that destroyed one.third
of the Furnishing city of Broussa on the %,
ult. The panic caused by the destruction of
the stone buildings is indescribable. The pop
ulation of Broussa rushed out into the fields
terror-stricken. The wounded were dug out of
the ruins as rapidly as possible, and conveyed
to temporary hospitals. The first day 500
wounded persons were recovered. 1t was un-
der the Kahns baths, aud mosques, which are
all of stone, that the most serious causalities
occurred. The silk spinning factories, belong
ing to Europeans and natives, have more1pr
less suffered. In Mr.. Dzezairli's estabish-
ment upwardsof 70 poor young girls were
killed. 49, 80. -sss-
arosssa is celebrated IS srmal springs,
ana it is q most extraordinary phenomenon
that two of the springs have disappeared,
whilst that called Capleza was turned out OF
its bed, and the water now runs in the oppo-
site direction. During the earthquake large
rock was observed to detach itself from Olym-
pus, and roll down like tremendous avalanch,
carrying in its descent trees, bushes, and
stones, until it arrived at the bottom of the
raviue on the other side of the city. The
number of killed are set down at 500, with
twice as many wounded, land $50 mosques hav
been DESTROYED,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-26

In the Maine House of Representa- I|l
the 10th inst, curious debate occurred on
taking up the bill for the Promotion of Med.
cal Science" bill which proposed to give UP
the bodies Of condemned paupers for dissec-
ton. Mr.. Pattee of Fort Fairfield, moved
to amend by striking out all after the enact
ing clause and inserting the following:-
Whenever any citizen of this State shall
Idle, being the owner of real and personal es-
tate amounting to 100000, his body shall
be delivered to any surgeon who shall demand
the same for dissection"
Mr.. Pike, OF Tops6eld, thought that if the
rich, the intelligent and the educated should
set the glorious example OF surrendering their
bodies to dissection for the promotion of sci.
ence. The poor would follow the fashion
With those views he proposed to strike out
the classes of subjects named in the bill, and
to insert " msmbers IF the Legislature, Coz.
ernor and Council, and heads of Erecutius
Democrats, and also all Know Nothings in
good standing"
This finished the debate. The bill was laid
on the table.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-26
IMPORTANT TO FARMERS

THE undersigned would respectfully call lheatention
Farmers 10 the cultivation Of the Basket Willow and
he would assure them that Is business well worth their
notice. ~
There an immense quantity of Willows annually i'm
ported into this country, from France and Germany, and
yet our markets mt half supplied with this very
sary article. Nov this should mol be so and trust it will
mot whenits known that we grow Willows in thi-
counr at profit from one TO two hundred dollars pei
ere, above all expenses
II The only objection to cuItivatmg them extensively in
this county, hns been the great amount Of labor required
ito peel them which made impossible for one cut
tvae bus ~ few But thatsobecton is now removed.
ase cser has hee entirely successful In making
machne peel TN that be operated by horse
other powerand that will do much work twenty men
can by hand With the help If this machine any can
cultivate as many Willows as he has suitable land for.
For further niol nation apply to the subscriber who
is prepared furnish cuftfgs tor planting Of the best Flu
| ropean Willow. GEO. J COLBY, Jonesvirc, VI
N. d. They can be sent to any part If the Union
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-26

SUPPORT Your COUNTRY PApER.--The fol-
lowing from the New York Life Illustrated,
is worth remembering by those who prefer ia
voring the city papers to those of their own
county or town.
"We occasionally receive letters in which
the writer's express an intention to " stop" one
OF their country or village papers, and take
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-26
James Herring. Js..'s Estate.

Games Herring, Jr.'s Estate.
STATE OF VERMONT, In Probate Court holden al
WASHINGTON DsrR1qT, as Montpelier, within and f. said
District, on the 9TH day Of April, A. y. 1856,
f'HARLES MCCONNELL Administrator on the Estate OF
" James Herring J ato efSuncook. New Hampshire de-
ceased, presents his administration account fosetlenen,:
Whereupon is odetedthat the be referred to the
ist day of May, nex the Probate Office in said Mont
peier, NJ ten ocn kn the forenoon, for examination and
allowances and that all concerned be notified hereof, by
the publication of this order in the Green Mountain Free
man, printed ut Montpelier. three weeks successfully
soon as may be, that may apea and at said time
ana place, If theyse cause, bect thereto,
By order Of Court,
Attest, #. R. MERRILL, Register
true copy IT record,
l6 Attest. 4 q MERRILL. RerIstnr