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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-11-17
United States Patent Office, \
WASHINGTON. Nov. l6. 1855 I

IN the petition Of WILLIAM GRIMES of Phil
" adelPhia, Penn, praying for the extension of
a patent granted to him on the 18th day Of Feb
ruary, 1872, for an improvement in sfspark sr
rosters" for seven years from the expiration of
said patent, which takes place on the 18th day Of
February, 1856:
Ii is ordered, that the said petition be heard at
the Patent Office On Monday, the 18th day Of Jan
uary next, at IL O'Clock m.; and all persons are
notified to appear and show cause, II any they
have, why said petition ought not TO be granted
Persons opposing the extension are required to
fle In the Patent Once their objections, specially
set forth in writing, at least ten days oeiore
the day Of hearing; all testimony nleo Dy ELMER
party to be used at the said hearing must be taken
and transmitted In accordance with the rules OF
the Office, which viii be furnished on application
The testimony In the case Will De closed on the
2sth of January; dispositions and other papers re-
lied upon as testimony must be hled In the ONCE
on or before the morning OF that Gay the argu-
ments. If any, within ten days thereafter.
Ordered, also, that this notice be published In
the Union Intelligencer, and Star, Washington
ID C.: Pennsylvanian, Philadelphia, Pa Jour
nal of Commerce, New York, N. Y; and Post,
Boston, Mass; once week for three successive
weeks previous TO the 18th day Of Februa. v next,
the day Of hearing.
CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner Of Patents
p S-Editors Of the above papers win please
send their bills TO the Patent Once, with paper
containing this notice. gov u--1s131
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NEW YORK FURNISHING ESTAB.
LIyHNENT.

" fully call attention 10 our New Establish
meat, where wedesign keeping GENTLEMEN'S
GURNlSHING GOODS Of fIs; quality, and Of
MERES, and VESTINGS, which we make TO
order la the most elegant manner. Also, a select
stock Of READY-MADE CLOTHING.
We have no hesitancy in saying that we have
In any city, and have adopted the now almost
universal system OF all the principal stores through
out the Northern clties-THAT OF ONE PRICE
sly, which gives confidence to customers, and
that they may rely at once on getting articles at
much more correct, IL not lower, price than the
running scale. WALL & STEPaENS 8, Ss
800 Pennsylvania avenue,
a few doors below the National Hotel.
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CIVIC CLUB, MILITARY & FIREMEN's
BALL.
SIXTH ANNUAL BALL
OF THE
Vigilant Fire company

UT NLOltO II 4 y w N, ID o.
fTNHE VIGILANT FIRE COMPANY TAKE
Il great pleasure in announcing to their friends
and the public generally that their Sixth Annual
Cad Ball will take place at Forrest Hall, on
TUESDAY, Nov 81, 1855.
The members of the Company pledge them.
selves to spare neither time nor expense In max
aud enjoyment to every one who may honor them
with their company.
Scott's Cotillon Band has been engaged for the
occasion.
terer
Tickets ONE DOLLAR-admitting q gentle
man and ladies; to be had Of the Committee OF
at the door on the evening Of the ball
Firemsn will please appear In uniform.
Commute of Arrangsmenfs.
Geo w ofutt, J Shaclelford,
VIM Crowley, krouse
William Tanner.
nov 17-eod
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RACHEL OPERA GLASSES.

WE HAVE JUST OPENED A SPLENDID
w lot Of OPERA GLASSES among which
are the celebrated RACHEL GLASS, being a
very superior Glass, and convenient Tor the pocket
Also, Ladies' Classes I'm en- amslled Gas es, an en-
tirely new article.
We are also opening a general assortment of
Fancy Goods, which we are Determined to sell al
q small advance from cost
II. GALLIGAN & Co
importers and Dealers in Fancy Goods, Per-
fdmery, &c, $40 Pa. avenue, under Browns Ho-
tel. nov l7-eo:}t
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BREAD!-BREAD!-BREAD!

TNHE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECT
Il fully inform his customers and the citizens OF
Washington generally that he will on TUESDAY
next, commence to supply them, morning and
evening, with fresh warm BREAD.
Families wishing to be supplied as above men
toned would do well to give him a call, at his
Bakery, on eth, between l. and NJ streets, where
are always on hand ffesh BISCUIT, RUSKS,
PIES, and great variety Of CAKES. Also. al
his stands In Market-NortheIn Liberties near
the centre; Centre Market No. 81 west wing, Is g
signs j where / shall at all times be pleased 70
serve my friends and customers.
nov IL -3tN WILLIAM HUTCHINSON
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ON THE EUROPEAN STYLE.

TNIE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECT.
l. fuly inform gentlemen Visiting Wash A
ington. that he has several Chambers and fs1
Parlors in complete order, which he will -Xs.8
let on reasonable terms.
His LARDER is furnished with everything In
season, and his BAR supplied with the choices,
Wines. Liquors, Cigars, &c
OYSTERS and CANT in all styles. and at all
hours. WILLIAM RUPP,
Pa. avenue, near corner Of Third ST.
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WHO WOULD BE

WITHOUT A NICE DRESS HAT WHEN
w they can can 60 to the New Hat Store -
next door to the Georgetown Post Office, 81
and get splendid one for 80. The very -
best quality Of moleskin Hat, with the improved
Merino underbrm So So
A large LOT OF brown and black SLOUGH HATS
Velvet, plush and cloth CAPS, latest styles
Just received. Call and see them, and save
your money. WIN. H. PALMER,
nov E-3t Practical Halter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-11-17

TISkERISG PLArFoRMs.-The recent Know
Nothing State Convention for Connecticut,
have adopted Mr.. Stewards Republican plat
form as its position on the slavery question.
The Virginia State Convention of the same
have abolished all secrecy, oaths, ceremonies
Of initiation, &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-11-17

Rspaiaisg in fhs Post oHes, WashtaSfes, d. C
Nocs0zbsr IL. 1855

RfMdfntnG On fhs Posf Opcf, WdSAtN3fcN, %. z .
Nocessbsr IL, 1855.
rOrdered to be advertised In the " Ecesisg
STAR agreeable 10 the following section Of the
Post Once Law-it being the newspaper having
the largest circulation a any daily paper pub
lished In Washington:
SEC IS. And be It fsrtksv ENACTED, That the
list Of letters remaining uncalsd Tor In any post
once in any city, town, or village, where news
papers shall be printed shall, hereafter, be pub
fished once only in the newspaper which, being
issued weekly, or oftsnsr, shall haze fhe Idrgtsi
eireuIation within the range OF the delivery OF
said Office, to be decided by the postmaster al
such Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-11-17

Il Others.-The undersigned has private
sale choice assortment OF Philosophical and
Chemical Apparatus, such a. Electrc-Ma" netic,
Galvanc, and Magnetic Electric Batteries, Micro
scopes, Air-pumps, Condenser, Hydrogen Gene
the best makers. JAS. c. MCGUIRE,
Auction and Commission Merchant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-11-17

OUISIANA VENUE, FOUR DOORS
IL from Sixth street, formerly on the corner 9TH
and ID streets, where he invites his old customers
and the public generally to give him a call.
All orders promptly attended to.
FRESH BEEF, MUTTON, VEAL, SALT
Ed PROVISIONS, BEEF, DRIED BEEF
BEEF TONGUES, Of the very best qualities,
always on hand. JNO. WALKER
nov l1-enlm
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CONCERTS EVERY EVENING

Capitol Restaurant, Mar ylaxd avenme, 3os.
AN ENGAGE MENT HAS BEEN MADE
IN with The beautiful and charming MISS
FANNY FORREST, whose sweetness and
power of voice has created such a sensation in
New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore, who will
appear every evening in conjunction with Mr.. s.
RAYMOND, the celebrated BuEo Singer, and
other artists.
Commencing on Monday evening, November
10Th, at O'Clock.
Admission 6 4 cents nov 17-1wx
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HThe Richmond Enquirer says that there
will be handsome surplus in the State Treas
ury Of Virginia, after paying the January in
terest upon her bonns."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-11-17

uNOTICE REV. EDw. A. KNIGHT
~ will preach In 81. Patrick's Church, F
street, to morrow Sunday morning, ut Ii o'erk,
Society. nov 17-1t
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THE WEEKLY STAR

For this week, Is abundantIy fIIed with inter
esting items of foreign, political, govern
mental, local and literary character, making
it one of great interest. Terms, 81 Is year,
or three cents q single number.
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RELlGIOUs NOTICE.-BARrsL w.
AZ BARKER, an approved minister of the
Religious Society Of Friends, has appointed q
meeting for Divine worship, 10 be held on Sab
bath sffsrnoon, the 18th instant, at Carusf's Sa-
loon, at O'Clock to which the citiz ms Of Wash
ington and Georgetown are respectfully invited.
nov Tits
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-11-17

R@MILITARY ASSOCIATION, AT
~ tention "A special meeting will be held
at the Hall THIS Saturday EVENING, at
O'Clock, which every member is requested TO at
tend, particularly the officers as business Of i'm
portance is to be transacted. nj smbers who have
not vet reported will please come prepared TO do so
Thursday evening, Novembe, 22d, for which
members must procure tickets TO- night, as none
will be sold at tie door.
By order Of the Vice President:
nov l7--lt lI E. h. BROWN, Sec'y.
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A&ANOTICE.-THE SEVERAL TRIBES
Te9f the Independent Order Of Red Mea
are requested to attend he funeral Of bro
ther ROBERT TAYLOR, from his late residence on
Prince street, Alexandria, TO MORROW AT
TERNOON, at O'Clock.
nov lit A. SISSON. r.. s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-11-17

l. style, class and finish, on exhibition at the
great Variety Store Of JOHN F. ELLIS,
nov IL 306 Pa avenue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-11-17

p. s.-Editors Of the above papers win please
containing this notice. goy u--is3a1
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MONDAY EVENING, November 1s, 1855.
AK O'Clock Overture by Orchestra.
OPENING ADDRESS,
Spoken by Mrs. J. b. PHILLIPS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-11-17

The plays intended for representation have been
selected from the more refined and
STANDARD DRAMATIC LITERATURE.
And win be presented in a style Of
DRAWING ROOM ELE g ANCE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-11-17

First Introduction 70 the citizens Of Waskington,
Of our great
Star Company!
All Of whom will appear in
THREE BEAUTIFUL PLAYS:
Including the new and brilliant Comedy written
by Tom TAYLOR, author Of s'Masks and
Faces, &C, entitled
STILL WATERS RUN DEEP!
Pronounced and attested by fits unparalleled sue
cess in Boston, New York, aud Balti-
more the
BEST OF MODERN COMEDIESi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-11-17

DASK T. 3, BAsKEfS.-OMce, Nursery
ner, Packing and other kinds Of BASKETS, Just
received at JOHN y. ELLlS'S.
3o6 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th SITS.
NOV II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-11-17

The Hon VIM. n. Gwin.-The current
visit Ito Washington of this distinguished
gentleman, We hear, ha connection only with
the settlement of some import ant California
private business before one of the Departments;
and that he designs setting out on his return
to San Francisco, if possible, in eight or ten
days.
The Current Operations ofthe Treasury Do
psrtment.-On yesterday, 10th November.
there were of Treasury Warrants entered on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-11-17

SSECOND ANNUAL BALL OF THE
~ WASHINGTON HIGHLANDERS.-
The Washington Highlanders would most re-
specially announce that they will give their Sc
cond Annual Ball at Numbers Assembly Hall
next to the office Of the Evening Star, on THURS
DAY, December 9th, 1855
Particulars in future advertisement.
nov 6-TuTh&SlIt
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- lfF35sIs' saslfh 38lts45 ;. s4f
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THE VARIETIES.

TINS Popular and lash lonable resort has been en-
tirely ~enovated,
X ED l. Z o r A e d,
and beautifully appointed, at a cost Of
OVER ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
The FURNITURE and Stage adIuncts are Of the
most costly and reoh.r'he description. The
COSTUMES, SCENERY and Pro critics un-
excelled for tasteful elegance and effect
NEW AND COMFORTABLE SEATS.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-05

AT the latest advices the Missouri river was
rising with unusual rapidly. The Mississippi
was rising opposite Natchez, and the Cumber-
land and Tennessee were in fine boating con-
dition and rising. We may, therefore, expect
that in few days there will be uninterrupted
navigation for large boats between N. Orleans
and Alexandria,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-05

The type made us, last week. say that Cling
man, elected to congress in North Carolina,
was know nothing. On the contrary, he was
the anti-American nominee
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-05

Drs. Fenner and Beard left New Orleans on
the 2lst ult, for Norfolk, Virginia, with the in
tention Of devoting their talents and skill to those
attacked by yellow fever. The Howard asso-
citation also despatched experienced physicians
and faithful nurses to the same place. -@
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-05

The Memphis Eagle and Enquirer, of the
18th ult., announces three cases of yellow fever
in that place, all originatingon board the steam
er Ingomar, lying at the mouth of Wolfrive
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-05

The recent rains were of great benefit to the
potatoes, peas, turnips, etc, which now promise
an abundant yield.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-05

The yellow fever is reported to have made
its appearance in Houston, to the CONSERVATION
of the citizens. A general stampede ensued
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-05

The furniture, pictures and ornaments that
SO much adoln the city council chamber, New
Orleans, have been seized and are advertised
be sold to satisfy judgments obtained against
the corporation. Hard times, indeed.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-05

The southern planters are hurrying their
cotton to market with unexampled rapidity.-
The receipts of the new crop at New Orleans
are thirty fold greater than ever before known
during a similar period of the year.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-05

The Shreveport and Vcksburg railroad has
been put under contract from Red River to tho
Texas line, and will be built with all possible
despatch. The contract has been taken by dr.
A. Flourpoy, Judge J. M. Ford, Messrs. A,
Flournoy, jr., Y. H. Jones, W. E. Dotey, and
David l. Hooks
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-05

The river has risen few inches since opr
last and is now rising. We hear of a Slight
rise above, and anticipate resumption of nav'-
CATION in few days. -
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-05

Those in want of dry goods, clothing, boots,
shoes, hats, caps, &C., would do well to visit Mr..
John Larmier's store, on Texas street, near the
river. He has just received, by the overland
route, an extensive stock of the most fashiona-
bic goods, which he is selling at the very low
est prices. Give him a call.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-05

A heavy gale Of wind and rain sprung up
Friday night, and continued throughout Sail
urday, which we fear did immense damage Il,
the cotton. We, also, had a heavy rain yes
terday morning.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-05

The Louisville papers announce that colonel
John Rowan died on the 18th ult., at Bards-
town, from the effects of fall. Col. Rowan,
under tie Polk administration, was U. States
charge dafairs at Naples.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-05

RoBBERY.-The dwelling Of Mr.. Constantine,
was entered on Friday night, and robbed Of a
quantity ofprovisions and groceries, and a small
amount of money. Our citizens would do well
to be on their guard against similar visits
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-05

AANofAo LhE1SLAIORS.-1n the Kansas cor.
respondence of the st. Louis Democrat, we
find catalogue of the members and officers Of
the two houses of the legislature, with a state
ment OF the place Of birth and occupation OF
each. -": y..f ISL. !.
The youngest member of the council is "a
years of age; the oldest So. The Youngest
member Of the house is 90 years old: the Old
est S.
There are farmers in the council, Is in the
house, 5lawyers in the council, g in the house:
IN the house physicians, in the council /: in
the house merchants, in the council Q; in the
council there is one civil engineer and prin-
ter, and in the house teacher
Virginia gave to the council members, and
to the house 5; Ohio, to the council /, house
l; Kentucky to the council 7, house 7; Louisi
ana, to the council i; Iowa, to the council, /:
Missouri, the house, 4; Pennsylvania, to the
house, 9; and Tennessee members; Mary
land, to the house 9. Of native birth there is
only one member, Mr.. johnson, the son of the
presiding officer.
The war-tax begins to pinch the toes of John
Bulls patriotism. The old chap considers
the amusements enacted in the Crimea very
exciting, but rather too expensive. The Lon
Ion Times demands that domestic servants,
who are now entirely exempt from taxation,
De made to contribute their proportion to the
expense of the war. The writer urges that |
while they are less affected by the increased
;osts of living than any other class in the com
nunity, there is no reason why they should be
elieved from contributing their share to the
support of the State. = .a. ii
"A NJ. - -~~~~o~~o7-o-~-~-~~-oo .-..... 3. |
The Richmond Enquirer, of the goth ult.,
las leader addressed "to the southern know
'othings,' which opens in the following COM
'limentary strain:-.sIt is alike due to truth
nd to sound policy, to avow our belief that, as
party, you are loyal to the Union, the south
nd her peculiar institutions" This is saying
bout as much in the way of eulogy as the
American party could well desire. /,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-05

The citizens Of our town and its vicinity are
enjoying fine health. It is seldom that we even
hear Of a person being slightly indisposed.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-05

We are under many obligations to Mr. Gill,
for his present ofpeaches. They were the larg
est, and most delicious we have seen this season.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-05

kENTCcKY.-The Americans elected to con-
gress, Campbell in the Cd district; Underwood
in the Sd; II. Marshall in the 9TH; doctor Mar
shall in the 9th; Cox in the 9th, and swope in
the 10th. The anti-Americans succeeded in
electing II. G. Burnett in the 1st district; A. G.
Talbot in the 4th; J. II. Jewett in the 5th, and
J. III. Elliott in the 9th. The congressional
delegation, therefore, stands six Americans to
four anti mericans
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-05

TENNESSEE Nashville Banner publish
IS an official list of members elect to the legis-
lature, and says the senate stands fourteen
Americans to eleven anti Americans; and the
house, thirty eight Americans, to thirty seven
anti Americans
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S III Ee Il pEP FIT:

AGENTS FOR THE SOUTH WESTERN:
Coz. T. W BLEDsoE, Fillmore Bossicr parish.
Messrs j. NJ. d J. g. MURPHY, Jefferson, 7eras.,
Mr.. WARE BENGE, Ronham, Fannin County, Teres
Mr. JAMES B. L1KESs, Henderson, Rusk Co., Te1as
Mr.. CLARKE ADAMS, PIaquemine, and beroHte aisl
W II. MCDONALD, 102 Nassau street, Ne,o York.
THos McIsTrRE, % Camp street, Neso Orleans
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-05

4 late Washington dispatch says that the
question to-day between the United States and
British governments, concerning Central Amer
ca, will soon be brought to close. The chair
man Of the committee Of foreign affairs Of the
senate has been several days here in consulta-
tatioa with the president on the subject
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-05

Hy Those Of our town subscribers who do
not receive their papers regularly, will please
send word to the office. z ...
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-05

-. me cholera appears to be spreading through
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-05

The proceedings Of the American convention
held at Mansfield, to nominate candidate f{r
the senate, ought to have appeared in our last
but were not received until after the paper had
been put to press Tuesday night.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-05

Iron wire fence, woven by machinery, de-
signed for front yards, gardens, orchards, ETC.,
is rapidly coming into vogue at the north and
east. 1t is said 10 be cheaper than wood
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-05

AT recent meeting of the academy of moral
and political sciences, NJ. Guizot made YER
bal report upon the results obtained by M.
Vattemare in the application of his system of
international exchanges. From this statement
it appears that more than 100000 volumes
have been carried from America to France
while about 70, 600 volumes have been brouoht
to this country from France. The city Of Pa.
r's possesses an American library Of &c, 900
volumes, and medals, coins, maps, historical
engravlngs, landscapes and portraits. M en-.
got bore the following testimony in favor Of the
vaiue OF American publications: an. Gnzot
declared that false idea of this c;yizat;on
was held; the Americans are regarded as on.
t,rely absorbed by material specu}ations. wb;le
the truth u.s. a great intellectual movement IS
manltesting itself; and he instanced the preat |
number OF works on different branches e 81.
ence, history and literature, published by the
American press, and that in the great Euro-
pean book sales the American orders freonent-
y carry off the prizes''
- me ne cholera appears to be spreading through