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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-01-13

TIE AMERICAN ALMANAc.-Ws arc indebted
to Messrs. W. M. Morrison 4 Co., being the
first among our book sellers to receive this
truly valuable book. We esteem it one of the
most valuable statistical publications we have,
the present number, for 1855, being the twenty
sixth year of it's annual publication. 1t should
be in the library of every one for daily ref.
erence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-01-13
NOTICE.
10 ALL WHOM IT kAY CONCERN.

HAVE tins day rece we'd ard opened gre at vari
! ely OF CLOCKS, WATCHES, and JEM ELRY.
uoca C,Ocks from 81 90 to SIS, all warranted ON
year. Also, gold and silver " atches in great va
nety, silver Watches from SO 10 SIS !; gold levs,
Watches from SOS to 81 So and a great asso rtms.,
OF Iewelry, all OF which viii he sold chea per ina
goods OF same quality can be bought in this civ.
Ihese wishing to get COED Z. ocks would do wsu
fore selling the,u. oe
Emporium of J. RORiNSnN ""ch
jan l0-lm Unteij Aio'ei'
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LADIES, TRY
DR.. DUP0NcUs GOLD EN- MONTHLY PILLS

4 SOVEREIGN REMEDY for the cure of all
n Painful Distractions and Female Irregularities
arisin. from whatever cause.
sSs by =. DIpss,' at 81 per box and will be sen. conf
wssh9ston D. General Agent for the District Coiuu
These Pills the result of OVER THIRTY
YEARS EXPERIENCE in the treatment of the
Diseases of Females.
AT the solicitation of many intelligent Ladies for
whom they were prescribed by DR.. Aqponco with
the most happy effects, they na,e 1lnblshed 10
The world, so that all Females suf1 arom the
diseases peculiar IN their sex may hatA5he oppor-
tunlty OF giving them trial. These pills. ne only
been advertised to limited extent for ME more
SEVERAL THOUSAND BOXES
nave ALREADY been gold, large proportion IF which
mas been sent by mail TO ladies in different parts of
te country and letters are being received daily
containing The warmest expressions of gratitude for
the b. nehts which have been derived from their
use. The following is extract from letter of a
lady OF high standing who has authorized her name
to be communicated conidentiay to other ladies
wishing to make inquiries respecting the rnodus
operandi of the pile
my daughter. aged L. three years painfully
severely We expended large in physicians fee but
e.me tnssd p temporary relief Her somple.ion be-
tenn so much diseased that she be rapid
tsement New York paper NV faith was yerr t
out as last resort sent for box. 1t relief
pleasure Of informing that daughters 10 com
ete restored her salow complexion replaced by the
rosy glow OF health her gloomy melancholy py tina. cheer
m OF spirits which is usual in girls her age
ana Il ne pi mac cost ten times much be no
comparison with the happiness resulting from their
NJ B-The ingredients of these pills are perfect
~ HARMLESS IN their medicinal operation on the
most delicate female con titutions yet a. prepared
ana '1hDlhed by Dr. Duponco, their specific action
is such that married ladies should use them with
proper precaution. Indeed, their use lis net at eli
indicated during pregnancy. For the same reason.
as every nvslclan knows, medicines which act in
lpst HI e.
torlng the natural healthy and functions of the
system when SO much impaired and deraueed as TO
result IN barrenness. For further particulars see d
i''''o"S, o. seht WIN each box. jan list
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NEW MUSIC
HIST pITUI lcUrn

~ JUST PUBLISHED,
81 do not ask 10 offer thee a very nret,v s,,
inscribed to Miss Higdon, Portsmouth,. Va e'
1.-The Elves" being beautiful variations on Tbou
art gone from my gaze. =" i"ou
We we $1,000 beneath the moons bright raysn
ME Maury, of Washington. W -"''' T'ah-
souvenir" brilliant Waltz, by Prof Foertsch,
ton city. ' VI " '''is
fairy star and Sunbeam Schottiscbes snark,ins
Watz. o,d Defenders Quickstep, at the Music, Pr
ano, and Fancy Store OF
JOHN +. ELLIS,
Jan loft VA ~ ~ 's'
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nj. WILLIAMS

LADIES' DRESS AND TRIMMING STORE =
ia. dUsnue, bet~een Serenth and Eighth st,eets
WASHINGTON D. c.
KID GLOVES CLEANED; PINKING & FLUT
ING; DRESS MAKING IN THE LATEST
FRENCH STYLES.
Ladies Collars, Sleeves, and Chemisetts washed
and duted.
Always on hand a variety of the richest French
Trimmings and Embroideries.
ian lI-lm
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DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.

VILE "oIartnership heretofore existing under the
J. firm of Downs & Hutchinson. is this day dis
solved by mutual consent The business here after
will be carried on by J. t. Downs, who will pay all
debts due by the late firm and settle all debts due
them. JOHN T. DOWNS.
JOSEPH HUTCHINSON.
I 2s
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SPIRIT OF TIE MoRNINo.P1Ess

"a A->@ ~ 1hA O0NfNos k1SESS.
The Union, to day, discussing political char.
aoter, contends that Know Nothingism essen.
TALLY destroys i, in all who fall into the or.
ganisation. -
The IntslHgsmcer says:
I'VE su6jsin two Of the resolutions on the
saoJect Of slavery which were adopted by the
Democratic State Convention Of Ohio, held ut
Columbus On the 9Th instant The first of
them il explicit enough, and the second has
an air OF frankness and fairness; but tho read
or Ii not snlightened a. to the power which
the democracy Of Ohio feel it to be their duty
to Rss to prevent the increase of slavery and
to mitl gate and finally eradicate the evil If
each State has the right to adopt and modify
its own municipal Laws by what authority
will the people OF Ohio e1erl thsmseIvesi in any
manner in reference to the sevil p -
Res0lUsd, That the people Of Ohio now, as
they have always done, look upon slavery az
An evil, and unfayorable to the development
OF the spirit and practical benefits of free in
sututlons; and that, entertaining these senti-
ments, they will at all times feel il to be their
duty to use all power clearly given by the
terms OF the national compact to prevent its
increase, to mitigate and finally to eradicate
the evils. But be it further
Resofcsd, That the Democracy of Ohio do
At the same time fully recognise the doctrine
heid by the fathers Of the Republic, and still
maintained by the Democratic party in ali
the States, that to each State belong. the right
10 adopt and modify its own municipal laws
70 regulate It's own internal Affairs, to hold
and maintain an equal and independent SOY
ereignty with each and every State, and thai
upon these rights the National Legislator,
neither IerIsllfa mr.
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PARTIES, SOIREES, &c.
GREAT BARGAINS.

GREAT BARGAINS.
lust RECEIVED AND FOR SALE AT MY
3ox chests Black Tea. one third lib in paper, a, %
cents per Id
90 n do Oolong black Tea So per Id
80 80 DO DO Young Gun Hys0n Tea at 80 per lib
10 do GunpOwder 40 per ID
10 y do Imperial IS per lib
40 barrels pure cider Vinegar, at II n per gal
90 90 DO ps@s old old Rye DO wh'k'y $ gal
SO do Rectfed Liquor 81 u per gal
10 do Domestic Brandy, America, A do
90 4 casks Sweet Wine, "a per gal
Is do Port Wine 81
20 do Simpure Brandy 81
THOS. DETENY.
jan l3-G Louisiana avenue.
WATCHEs, JEWELRY, SILVER WARE,
w PLATED TEA SEES, - meSss-
ALBATA FORKs& SPOONS, SSsSfNNA
FINE FANS, &c.-M. W@S<ss.eszEF9
GAIT & BROTHER have On hand the largest AS
sortment of the above ever offered to their custom
They enumerate in part
Ladies and Gardeners extra fine English and Ge
neva Watches, Chronomoters, and superior
Timekeepers of every description
Gold Vest, Fob, Guard, and Chatalin Chains, Seals
Keys, &c.
Diamond, Pearl, Mosaic, and Plain Brooches. Far
Rings, and bracelets. in seis
Gold Necklaces, Gold Thimbles, Lockets and Cros-
ses.
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, and Emerald Finger Rincs
Pure Silver Tea Sets, Pitchers, Cob. cts and Cnns
Silver Table, Dessert, and Tea Spoons, Forks Sc
Silver Dessert, Cake, Fruit, Fish, and Pie Knives
Preserve, Egg, Jelly and Sugar Spoons
Soup, Cream, Gravy and Oyster Ladies'
Silver Napkin Rings, Pickle Knives and Forks
Salt and Mustard Spoons, Butter Knives. Be-
The above, with a varied assortmen, NJ aood.
suitable FOR wedding and other presents they offer
Tine largest orders for Gold and Silver Work of
every description promptly executed in the very hest
style. 49, ''S 'e''
Aiso' Wasches and Jeweiry carefully repaired.
NJ. w. GAIT & BRO,
Jan 1875 ''' ""u ~
DOCKET and Quarto Diaries for 1855 for sale nv
l. FRANCK TAYLOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-01-13

A GENTLEMAN, WHO WILL BE ABSENT
n for some time from this city, has a first-rate
Piano Forte, that s will either rent SELL III sold
he will give reasonable time for the payment by Civ
ing good notes. The instrument has only been in
use IL months. Apply at this Office.
ian ll-2aHtf
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PO(M REWARD-WILLB BE PAID FOR
W~OV any information which may lead to the
detection and convic zion of the person or persons
who fired the barn of the subscriber on the leigh 9
OF georgetown, on the evening of the eleventh of
January between the hours of and g.
w. NJ. BOYCE.
GEoheETowN, d. c., January II, 1855.
Jan I3-3t"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-01-13

CAPITAL NUMBER.-The Weekly Star for
sS-day is CAPITAL number. 1t is rich in its
Washington news, local items, selected and
miscellaneous articles. As news and family
paper, the Weekly Star has no superior. 1,
costs but 81 25 year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-01-13

A Singular Nistake.-In noticing the ILL
ness Of the Hon. John Y Mason, in Paris,
both the Now York Journal Of Commerce and
Mirror, confound that gentleman with Senator
James N. Mason, of Virginia. Now, a. both
these gentlemen have been prominently in
public life for twenty years past, it strikes us
as strong proof of the fact that men possessing
the smallest possible amount Of information
concerning American matters are too often
entrusted with the management of the details
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-01-13

NLOTNING MADE TO ORDER CuEAprp
~ THAN EVER In order to run off the remain
aer OF our large stock Of Cloths, Cassimeree. and
sestines we Will at this season Ia Ike measure and
make 10 order Gentlemen's Garments of first QUALIFY
twenty per cent cheaper than our usually low pri.
ces. WALL X STEPHENS,
S%A Pa. av.. next 10 Iron Hall.
Jan III (Sentine & Newsl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-01-13

HE GREATEST EASE IN SHAVING
L can be obtained by the use of Lecouttres eele-
nratea Lueill Razors. Nothing equal has ever been
imported and warranted genuine at our establish
mGnf, or sold on trial at fixed price,
we are constantly receiving fresh supplies of Cos
neucs iof Doth sexes esh and pure, from the cee-
DRAFTED house of Lubin. WV
L. BASTIANELLI L. CO.,
importers OF Fancy Goods and Perfumery,
jan ll-3t Under Rro,,,ns, ~,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-01-13

DEADY MADE CLOTHING AT RE-
IL Guced prices.-As the season is advanced We
have determined to sell off the remaining pcrtop of
our winter stock at greatly reduced prices therefore
gentlemen wishing 10 consult economy in purchas-
ing fine Overcoats, Tamas. dress. frock and bust
ness Goats, black and fancy Cashmere Pants VEL
vet, silk, satin and Merno Vests, Undershrts and
Drawers, and all her ready made Garments of fine
quality will frd our present variety to be well
sorted As in the beginning of The season wi the ad
vantage of much lower prices.
WALL & STEPHENS.
322 Pa. avenue, next TO Iron Hall.
jan II (Sentinel & News)
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CROMWELL,S
BALTIMORE STEAMSHIP LINE
.s ss1"oss li:5A . !. ,s, sss.'

nAo i"ohI ER &s}fS> BOSTON,
M ILL dispatch a Steamer daily from Ra,,imo,e
w and NewYork, and twice week from Ro.ton
to baltimore and Baltimore to Boston,
Inns line affords unequalled facilities to the bus
ness men OF the District of Go umbia. The Agent.
bill of ladng to Washington at the loves, rates 81
freight and no COMM ssions charged application.
Tor freight promptly attended to by the following
agents: A. g. Hall ""e
So Exchange Place, Baltimore
ii. B. CROMWELL.
Corner Washington and ALBANY sts.. "
$500 ~ JNO. w. SCHANK
Jan I4-dom Foot OF India Wharf, Boston,
- HILLlNGTON has received the ofBc,,I
~ Congressional Directory, containing LIST o.
Mempe 5, committees OF both Houses, Supreme
Couit, residence of Public Officers and Foreign Di
list OF United States Ministers, Consuls &C. resid
Ing III foreign countries.
Extraordinary publication Chevalier Wikoff's
Courtship and its Consequences is expected to- day
All the new books published received Immediate
~ afterwards aud fnr sale at
sHILLINGTON'S Bookstore.
Odeon Building, corner ~ st. and Pa. ave.
jan l3-,f
CooD NEWS FROM HoME.-JUsT RE
VI ceived 100 copies of the above popular song =,
the Music Depot Of s al
HILBUs HITZ, :
corner Penna. avenue and llth street
jan 13-f '"ee''
E,oREIGN MUSIC ---
= Consisting of the compositions Of
S S,sas' rMnallsrg, Prudent,
Woilenhaupt, Wini,.,
Kruger, Spntler etc. etc.
~" ~ u HILBUS HTTZ
DE BOWS REVIEW FOR JANUARY in-,
pub'aned and for sale. Subscription & ~,
''' FkANCk TAYLOR
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List OF LETTERS

Remaining IN the Post Oticc, Washington City, ID. e.
i -January ID, 1855.
OTderedto be advertised in the " EvENIxe STAR
agreeable to the foetcing section Of the Post Office
Law- being tie newspaper having the largest circI-
Iation Of any daily paper Psblished in Wushingto
$50. 5. .fnd be Further enacted, That the list OF
letters remaining uncalled for in any post Office in
any city, town, or village, where newspapers shall
be printed, SHALL hereafter, be published once only
in the newspaper which, being issued weekly, OF
oener shall hare the largest circulation within the
range Of the delivery of said ONCE, be decided by
the postmaster at sucn Ofhce.1
applying for letters in the following st viii
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DISSOLUTION OF COPARTNERsHIp.
JANUARY LIST, Is56.-Kins & Burhcnne
- have this day, by mutual CONSENT dissolved co
partnership The accounts of the late firm will be
sealed by GEO. BURHKNNE.
GEORGE ii. KING,
Jan l3-N" G.. BURHENNE.
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BAKERS CHOCOLATES

A N invoice Of Walter Bakers Chocolates Cocoa
N and Rroma, just received and for sale by the
Agent s. I'll. HOWELL,
s. w. corner High and Water sts,
jau 12-8t Georgetown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-01-13

An Important Entsrpris e.-They are earn
estly at work in California to establish q stage
route between San Francisco and Missouri.
The cost to be $4,000 900. 1t strikes us that
the enterprise must succeed. 1t is proposed
to settle western families at convenient sta.
tons on the line Of the route, and to make
two through trips weekly. We are satisfied that
some such successful enterprise will pave the
way for the construction of the proposed Paci-
6c Railroad. Any company that will run such
a line for year, and then satisfy the country
of their general ability and reliability for the
construction of the proposed railroad will,
ten to one, become the company to construct
it. The success Of such an enterprise will
vastly hasten the time when Congress will ap-
propriate in aid of the construction Of rail-
road to the Pacific.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-01-13

CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTORY
~ The Geographical and Commercial Gazette-a
monthly publication devoted to physicaI, com
merciaI, and political Geography, edited by
an ASSOCIATION of practical and Scientific gcE-
uemen. Subrcnption 81 pei annun, single
number Is cents
Dsturuell's Railway Guide for Jannary-prc 70 Ok
cents, with map
Jan IL FRANCK TAYLOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-01-13

Wise, commenting with great bitterness and
sarcasm upon the warfare of misrepresenta.
ton which had been waged upon him outside
Of the Old Dominion, suddenly opened upon
James Gordon Bennett with a torrent Of ridi-
Guile and exposure of that individuals want
Of personal character, such as instantly turned
the stcmachs, as it were, of all present, against
the alien Ogre Of tho American press; and
branching Oft upon his impudence in sending, as
he Oh aracterized the poor reporter, ono of his
"carrion BIRDS consigned to bis courtesy.
The effect was terrific. All eyes ins.inctively
rested upon the forlorn gentleman, Who had
been placed in very conspicuous position, as
if but to make him the better mark for the
firing of such shot at him. Seeing dispo.
sition rising in the meeting to punish Benefits
regeneration In his person, the reporter has.
tily gathered up his papers and saved his
bacon by absquatulating. He took the cars
by light next morning, by way of getting out
of the reach of Virginia indignation in the
shortest possible space of time, and is said to
have returned to Washington realizing that
~ 10 az i0oSs uouSCIOuS luz Ouo AuOlllOUS VI
occupying tho position of gentleman in So
ciety, to connect himself with party noto-
riously more appropriately fitted to grace the
cell of State prison, than the editorial chair
of a public journal.
Dead Heads.-We took occasion q day or
two since to protest against the manner in
which persons not regularly connected with
the press, seek to use its privileges to their
own advantage in this city. We did net de-
sign to be understood as admitting that the
real men Of the press are under particular
obligations for the courtesies extended to them
by those Who desire to use the columns Of the
newspapers for their own advantage. few
words in explanation will satisfy the reader
OF the justice of this remark. Every man,
woman and child, in every community, who
deere to reach the eye or car of the public,
seek 70 to do through notices from the press
The consequences in our case is, that ws are
literally always run down With direct or indi-
rect applications to that end. Such as we
think worthy of attention, We chee1fully &C
quiesce in, whenever We can do it convent
emily. Wsgo hithsr and thIthsr, examining at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-01-13

lust IMPORTED DIRECT FROM SHEFFIELD
a large assortment of Joseph Rodgers & Sons
celebrated Table KNIVES and FORKS RAZORS
SCISSORS, Pen and Pocket KNIVES, which am
prepared to offer at wholesale or retail as low as any
house in the United States.
T.. K. LUNDY
jan IL No. las Bridge st, Gesrgerown
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-07-27
r,,tb. o,ro,i Dsmoen,

n ~ roirri Of Pans
( have been informed that was chosen a
delegate to the County Convention Of the -
called " Regular" Democrats, at their last
caucu. in thi. town. That there may bo no
Misunderstanding in relation to my political
views, now and hereafter, ! wish 70 -ay a
word AS regard. my sentiments.
have viewed with calmncss, yet notwith
indifference, tho Reorganization Of parties
and especially ths division in tho 90 called
Regular" Democratic party. The c'us"'
which have led IN this division arr plain 70
every candid mind. They had their origin
in measures which concern 10th the State
and the Nation. Congressional interference
on the subject Of slavery, making that in'ii'
tuition national rather than local, has been
a fruitful source Of perty intrigue and party
dissolution. Thequestion Of restraining the
sale Of intoxicating liquors, has also played
an important part in sundering the tics OF
old PARTY association, As 10 the former, !
believe that slavery Is local, not national
and that It's encouragement and extension
by the General Government, a. indicated 10y
various acts Of the ~ called Democratic and
whir parties, is violation Of the Consti-
tuition, and a clear departure from the opin'
ions Of Washington, jefferson, and the early
Republican Fathers. And a. 70 the lat.
ter. I believe in the principle Of restraint
in the sale Of Intoxicating beverages and
am fully satisfied that such a principle,
properly enforced, is calculated to diminish
the evils Of intampcrance, and effect a reform
that can do no harm, hut must do, and has
done. much good.
Under thesa circumstances, therefore,
cannot consent to act as a delegate for par
ty that has for its object the crushing out OF
those principles and measures which in years
past have been objects Of it, professed solic-
ituds and which still believe TO be bcne'
fetal, both to the Nation and the State.
must, therefore. respectfully decline the
honor conferred upon me,
HENRY EDWIN HAMMOND
Pans, July q. 1855.