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JOINT RESOLUTION authorizing the May

JOINT RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to have
the gutter reaid the east side Of Fourteenth, ST.
west between ii and streets north.
Resotyed, &C., That the Mayor be and he is hereby
authorized to have the gueron the east side of Four
teenth street west between II and streets north,
taken up and relad and to pay for the same out of
any money to the credit of the Second Ward the
work to be done under the direction of the Commits
sioner of the First and Second Wards.
Approved, April 25, 1856.
Daily American organ., 1856-05-02
SPECIAL NOTICES.

~ Why will you suffer f--Read the testi-
mony OF Dr. H. Leonard Druggist Payette Court House.
Alabama, January 10, 1888:
" DxAR sn Hollands German Bittsrs have done won.
ders in this section youth, Of G. M. Hubert ESQ.,
Of this county had been for under
Of best practitioners without relief case report
ed doubtful and the young although scarcely able to
get about commenced with Btters found so much
relief from the first bottle he continued take until com.
plete effected. He Is perfectly we'll and
stout"
All who use the Btters are satisfied with them
Chauncey Fowler said:
"TusxEcKs, ALA, January /, 1851
The Bitters selling WE'LL and think they viii con.
nue So they give good satisfaction those who have
used them"
See advertisement ap7-lm
tg- William A. Bachelors Hair Dye.--
Gray, red rusty hair dyed instantly beautiful and
natural black without the injury to hair or
skin.
Fifteen medals and diplomas have been awarded VII.
liam A. Bachelor since 1882 $4,000 applications
have been made to the hair OF his patrons OF his
dye. Prejudice against dying the hair wskers un-
just as would be against covering bald head with wig
William Bachelors Hair Dye produces color not to
be distinguished from nature, and Ii
jure in the least, however long it may be continued
Made sold applied (n nine private rooms) the Wig
Factory, 233, Broadway, New York.
Sold in all cities and the United States by Drug
giss and Fancy Goods Dealers.
The Genuine has the and address upon steel plate
engraving on four sides Of each bottle, of
WILLIAM A. BATCHELOR
2s8, Broadway, New York.
The genuine for sale by Charles Stott, applied by
J. H. Gibbs. Wllard's Hotel. apT-eod
s4s~ HollOway's Pills.-SoorHINo Yar SEARCH
NG.Free from mineral ingredients these pills soothe and
heal the rritated membranes the the bow
els while they expe all morbid those organs
and imbue them with vgor
Sold at the manufactures No. so, Maiden Lane, New
York. and No 24 Strand London and by all druggists
70 cents, 62K cents, and 81 per box. may p
t9S- Substitute for BrandyI - Those accus-
toned to the OF smuants will find only pleasing
and agreeable but useful substitute in Durno's celebra
ted Catarrh Snuff may Q
~ Franklin Notice.-All members of the
Franklin Fire Company are hereby notified to be
punctual in attendance at the Engine House. on Mon
day morning next at Z o'clock, in uniform, for pa
rade. W. H. BEARDSLEY
may 2--2t Secretary pro tenn.
NN Ladies' Fair Sixth Presbyterian
Church corner Maryland avenue and Sixth street.
Island, will continue open during the present week
ap 2s-6t
Sc With FrepdO On, - sOil honoath Anr fr0t
Daily American organ., 1856-05-02

JOINT RESOLUTION in reference,to making Wash
ington port of entry.
Res0l0ed &C., That the committee appointed to rep
resent the interest of this Corporation before Con-
gress be and they requested to urge upon that
body the propriety of making the port of Washing
ton port of entry, and the erection Of custom
house therein. [Approved, April 25, 1856.
Daily American organ., 1856-05-02

JOINT RESOLUTION authorizing repairs to the
roof of the City Hall.
Resolged, &C., That the Mayor be and he is hereby
authorized to cause.-the roof Of the City Hall to be
thoroughly repaired, the expense to be paid out of
the general fund lApproved, April 25,' 1855.
Daily American organ., 1856-05-02

AN ACT for grading and gravelling Fourth street
east from Pennsylvania avenue to East Capitol
street
BE IL enacted, &C., That the of two hundred
dollars, or so much thereof may be necessary, be
and the is hereby appropriated out of the funds
of the Fifth Ward, for the purpose of grading and
to East Capitol street. the work to be done by
contract under the direction of the Commissioner of
the Fifth and Sixth Wards, and two assistant COM
mssioners to be appointed by the Mayor
Approved April 25 1856.
Daily American organ., 1856-05-02
AN ACT making appropriations for cleansing the a
leys,

Be IL enacted, &c., That the sums of three hundred
and fifty dollars for the First Ward, four hundred
dollars for the Second Ward, four hundred dollars
for the Third Ward five hundred dollars for the
Fourth Ward, three hundred dollars for the Fifth
enth Ward, be and the same are hereby appropria-
ted out of the funds of the respective Wards, they
nre above named for the cleansing the alleys and re-
moving the filth from the same.
Approved April 25 1856.
Daily American organ., 1856-05-02

AN ACT to repair the paved alley in square two hum
dred and fifty-four, in the Second Ward
Be IL enacted, &C., That, the sum offfty dollars,
so much thereof as may be necessary, be and the
game is hereby appropriated out of the funds of the
Second Ward for the purpose of repairing the paved
alley in square two hundred and hfty-tour, in the
Second Ward Approved April 25, 1865
Daily American organ., 1856-05-02

AN ACT to grade and pave the alley in square num-
bered five hundred and seventeen.
Be IL enacted, &c, That the Mayor be and he is
hereby authorized and required TO the alley IN
square five hundred and seventeen 10 be graded and
paved; from Fifth street west TO Massachusetts ave-
nue. in conformity with the provisions of the act con-
cerning alleys approved November fourth, eighteen
hundred and forty-two.
Approved, April rs, 1855
Daily American organ., 1856-05-02

~ Franklin NOtice.-All members of the
franklin Fire Company are hereby notified to be
punctual in attendance at the Engine House, on Mon
day morning next at o'clock, in uniform, for pa
rade. w. H. BEARDSLEY
may 2-2t Secretary pro tenn
Daily American organ., 1856-05-02

tsH Substitute for Brandy - Those accus-
toned to the of stimulants win find only pleasing
and agreeable but useful substitute in Durnos ceebra-
ted Catarrh Snuff. may2
Daily American organ., 1856-05-02

AN ACT making an HPprUpTIHHUH IUr tHt improve
ment of the culvert under Second street east.
Be IL enacted, &C., That the sum of one hundred
dollars, 30 much thereof as may be necessary be
the funds Of the Fifth Ward, for the purpose of i'm
proving the culvert under Second street east be-
tween 9 and ID streets south.
Approved, April 25, 1855.
Daily American organ., 1856-05-02

AN ACT for the relief of Benjamin X. Morsell.
BE AZ enacted, &C., That the sum of three hundred
and fynine dollars and ten cents be paid out OF any
money in the general fund, not otherwise appropria-
ted to Benjamin K. Morssll police magistrate for the
fourth district for extra services officially rendered
by him in the second third, fifth, and seventh dis
tricts. [Approved April rs, 1855.
Daily American organ., 1856-05-02

rT Ladies', Fair Sixth Presbyterian
Church, corner Maryland avenue and Sixth street,
Island, will continue open during the present week
an 2S-6t
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on the corner Of street south aud Thirteenth st.
west.
BE IL enacted, &C., That the Mayor be, and he is
hereby authorized 70 cause to be constructed
yor at the corner Of street south and Thirteenth
street west agreeably to the provisions Of the act
titled can in relation TO reservoirs for the extin-
guishment of fires" approved December twenty
third eighteen hundred and fifty-two
Approved, April 25, 1855.
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III. sErHEN, JeweIer,

He ENA1ENg SeWeickB
go PssaA dssnHs, tstyssa 9th dsd 10fk streets,
HAS RECEIVED AND OPENED THIS DAY
Il magnificent assortment Of fine and e
rich imported JEWELRY, such as Flor &eA
entine and Roman Mosaics, Italian Lavas A
and Corals, Garnets, Canoes, and a vari-
ETY. Of richly chased Gold Jeweiry or any descrip
hne London and Geneva WATCHES, warranted
timekeepers.
FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
A splendid assortment Of fine Silverware, Pitch
ers, Castors, Creams, Goblets, Cups, Forks and
spoons, (sterlinp, Fish, Cake and Pie Knives,
Butte. and Fruit Knives, Soup and Oyster Ladies,
Preserve, Sugar and Cream Spoons, Salt Cellars,
Napkin Rings, etc, etc.
SILVER PLATED WARE, ON ALBATA.
Castors, Baskets, Bu.teTboats, Urne, Forks and
Spoons.
French Clocks, Dresden China Ornaments, In
variety, Card Cases, PortmOnnaies, Cigar Gases.
And also q large assortment OF
SPECTACLES
In Gold, Silver and Steel Frames, TO suit every
eve and age; Eye Glasses, Congress Specs, and
Opera Glasses.
IL We take pleasure In showing our goods to
all, whether purchases or not.
Al our goods arr w1uantsd as represented, and
will be sold az the lowest possible price.
III Jewelry and Silverware made 20 order /;
Diamonds rer rounted Gold Pens repointed, and
Engraving on Stone executed at short notice.
Chronometers and all kinds Of fine Watches and
Musical Boxes put IN perfect order al short notice.
II SEMKEN. Jeweler,
$50 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts.
deel III
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RESPECTABILITY.-Very recen ntly Mr.. For
rest played an engagement in Baltimore. OAe
morning, while at breakfast says a contempo-
rary, the colored man that waited On him ven-
tured to say:
"Massa Forrest, L seed you play VrrgtnliHs
de oder night golly, you played him right
up de handle. / tink dat play just as good
as Hamlet. Was it writ by the same man."
ooh, nc" said the tragedian, amused at
the communicative spirit of his sable friend,
A" Hamlet was written by Shakespeare, and
Virginius by Knowles"
WE'LL" said the waiter, "dey's bofe
mighty smart fellows. Use an actor myself. "
"YOu 20 said the astonlshed tragedian !;
"why, where do you playr
4" Down in the 'sembly rooms" was the re-
ply "We'se got a theatre, stage, and sereenry
and dresses, and ebery ting all right We
plays dere beautiful" d"
"What have you ever played?"
"Why Use played Hamlet, and Polonious,
and de Grabe Digger, all in the same piece. q"
Chow do you manage to rehearse 2!
"Why we waits till de work is done, den
we all go dewn to the Kitchen and rehedrses. "
"But. what do you do for ladies'" said Mr..
IAN, dar ,ce stick! We can't get no la
dies"
"Why, won't the colOred ladies play?"
"Oh, no, said the colored actor, ode color
ed ladies tLak at too degrGding."
The great tragedian asked no more uues-
tions.
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United states Patent Office,


Washington, Jan. 22, 1856.
ON THE PETITION OF JOSEPH II BUR-
" ROWS, OF Cincinnati, Ohio, praying for
the extension Of a patent granted to them on the
23d day Of April, 1912, for an improvement In
''Mill Stenes," ;" for seven years from the expi-
ration Of said patent, which takes place on the
23d day Of April, 1855:
II is ordered, that the petition be heard a. the
Patent Ofice on Monday, the 9TH Of April next, at
IL O'Clock m and all persons are notified to ap-
pear and show cause, II any they have, why said
petition ought not to be granted.
Persons opposing the extension are required to
file in the Patent Ofce their objections, specially
set forth in writing, at least twenty days before
the day Of hearing; all testimony fled by eilHer
party to be used at the said hearing must be take.l
and transmitted in accordance with the rules OF
the oface, which will be furnished on application.
The testimony in the case will be closed on the
9th day Of March; dispositions and other papers
relied upon as testimony must be filed In the Of
fee on or before the morning Of that day; the ar
guments il any, within ten days thereafter.
Ordered, also, that this notice be published In
the Union, Inte1ligencer and Evening Star, Wash
ington, D. c.; Argus, Baltimore; Patriot Union
Harrisburgh, Pa; Journal Of Commerce, New
York; and Enquirer, Cincinnati, Ohio, once a
week for three essve weeks previous to the 7tk
day of April mex, the day Of hearing.
CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner OF Patents.
p S-Editors Of the above papers will please
copy and send their bills to the Patent Otdce,
with paper containing this notice.
T-IaW<w
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MAR AGE UIDE.
DR. YOUNG's

DR. YOUEG'S POCKET ESCULAPIUS;
Or, Every One his own Physician:
DEING OBSERVATIONS ON MARRIAGE
ID Medically and Philosophicallv considered, as
MANHO0D'S EARLY DECLINE, with di
rections for It's perfect cure. Being Confidential
Silent Friend and Private Adviser; followed by
Observations on the Treatment OF Venereal Dis
eases, GonnOnhPa, elect, Structures, &c; illus
trated with Cases Plates, and Diagrams, from
DIR. YOUNG'S PRIVATE PRACTICE-to be
consulted without exposure, and with assured
confidence OF success
Only 25 cents. For ssle by the Agent, ALEX.
ADANSON, on Seventh st opposite Post Ofice.
de- 2i-3m#
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BALLS, &c.
INSTRUCTIONIN DANCING

1s1 form the citizens Of Washington, George
town, and vicinity that his second quarter VIII
commence on the 26th instant. Those who are
desirous OF favoring him with their patronage are
politely invited to make early application, that
they may be prepared to participate in his next
May Festival, on which occasion he intends in
troducing (as an addition to those already intro
dances.
p. S.-Mons. c. being free from any engage
ment every morning during the season except
saturday. offers his services to ladies and gentle
mon desirous OF receiving private instruction at
their Tssideaos
Orders left at the Music Stores Of Mr. Zantzin-
ger or Mr.. Davis will be thankfully attended to.
Jan 23-Im
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MRS. WORLDLY MUsDAES.

To CURE CoRNs-INFALLIBLE.- the
unfortunate toe in camphene until il is 'corn-
ed" and "tOHeh her off,"
IL Punch says that the reason why editors
are so apt TO have their manners spoiled, is
because they receive such vast numbers Of
evil communications
s We find a collection by Bruhter, OF no
less than fifty two cases Of persons buried
alive; four dissected premsturely; ffty-thres
who recovered after being cofined, and sew
enty-twO falsely considered dead.
EF~ An old blacksmith by the name Of
Sledge, on being asked what had become Of
" his darter Jane" replied that the "darned
critter'' got a welding heat on her last week,
and went away and got married. welding
heat is good.
T Forty establishments in the United
States are manufacturing locomotives, turning
out ], 200 in year. More than 5000 hands
are employed, whose wages are about $780,
600 year. The iron consumed exceeds as
600 tons annually; the value of the products,
slO,OOO,O 900 per annum.
s A great meeting Of railroad stockhold-
ers is about to be held at Boston, for the pur-
pose OF discussing the subject Of the general
management of railroads, in order that by
concentrated action, the rates both of freight
and passengers may be advanced to q paying
standard.
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OFEICIAL.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Det

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Dec. 1, 1855.
Notice is hereby given to holders Of stocks Of
the United States that this Department will pur-
chase to the amount OF 81 500 600 Of said stocks
at any time when the same may be offered prior to
the LIST day Of June nex and will pay therefor the
following prices, to s'it: ~
For stock Of the lean Of 1912, a premium Of ten
per cent for stock Of the loans Of 1si7 and 164S,
premium Of sixteen per cent? for stock issued
under the act Of 1850, commonly called Texas In
dednnity stock, a premium OF six per cent; and
for stock Of the loan Of 1s48, redeemable on the
18th November, 1s46, II received at the Treasury
prior to the 1st day Of January next, premium
Of 2k per cent; II received between the LIST jan
uary and the 31st Of March next, a premium Of
per cent and IL received after the 31st Of arch
and prior to said LIST of June next, premium Of
n per cent.
Interest win also be allowed on said stocks at
the rates specified in the certificates from the 1st
July last, If assigned with the principal Of the
certificates received prior to the 1st Of January
next. After that date the interest will be allowed
In addition to the premium from 1st Of January to
the date Of their receipt In both cases one days
interest will be allowed In addition for the money
to reach the seller
Certificates transmitted to this Department un-
der the present notice should be duly assigned to
the United States with the current half years in
terest, II sent prior to the LIST Of January next by
the party entitled to receive the purchase money.
Payment for these stocks will be made by drafts
upon theassistant treasurers at Boston, New York,
or Philadelphia, the parties entitled to receive
the money may direct
JAMES GUTHRIE,
oec 3-dtJune1 Secretary Of the Treasury.
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HIGHLAND PATRoNYNIcs Tho following
table gives the meaning of the names of the
principal Highland clans in Scotland MeIn-
tosh, the sor Of the First; Mcdonald, the son
OF Brown Eyes McDugal, the son Of Black
Eyes McOnnech, or Duncan, the SON of
Brown Head McGregor, the son of a Greek
Man; McCuithbert, the son Of the Arch Druid;
Mckay, the son of the Prophet; McTaggart,
the son of the Priest; Mcleod, the son Of the
Wounder; Mclean, the son of the Lion
McKinzie, the son of the Friendly One
Mcintyre, the son of the Carpenter Camp
bell, Crooked Mouth; Cameron, Crooked
Nose Stewart, High Stay or Support,
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Jeferson's Works, o vols.
Websters Works S vols. Autograph edition.
Everett's Orations and Speeches, 2vols
Clay 3 Private Correspondence, vol.
>. 5. Prentiss's Memoirs, 2 vols
Bancroft's History Of the United States, 6 vols
Statesman's Manual, vols.
Hickeys Constitution, l vol.
Jefferson's Manual, vol.
The Constitutions Of the United States, 1 vol.
Elliott's Debates and Madifon's Papers vols.
Marsh's Orators and Statesmen, vol
Storv's Works, 3 vols
Lives Of Chief Justices Of the United States, 1
vol
Liebsr's Civil Liberty and Self Government, .
vols.
Wirt's Life Of Patrick Henry, vol.
Kennedy's Life Of Writ 2 vols
Garlsnd's Life Of John Randolph, vol
Party Leaders, by Baldwin, l vol
DE TocqueviIe's Democracy in America, 1 vol.
Crimke's Nature and Tendency of Free Ins;itu-
Constitutional Text Book vol.
Carey'S Past, Present, and Future, vol.
Seaman's Progress OF Nations. vol.
McElligotts American Dictator, vol.
Future Wealth Of America, l vol
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beot, Shoe, and Trunk Establishment,
iron HAIL Pa avenue, between 9Th and 10th sts.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED FOR LADIES,
mIsSEs2 and CHILDREN, Cleth, zrea~
6aI9n, . BSeksfin, lined Button, Healed HE&z
S!aal Sal 1y Also, thick and thin Caters; H
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worth 81 Ladies Alpine Button CSaiters - so.
French w bite Satin Gliceyious s I.IPPERA SenI
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Ny stock Of F all and Winter Wear. renentIn 90
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A LII THE NEW BOOKS PUBLISHED
"A received and for sale, at SHILLINGTON'S
BOOKSTORE
The Mysterious Story Book, or the Good Step
Mother
Lances Of Lynwood, new Juvenile book, by the
author Of the Heir Of Redclife
Travels, Voyages, and Adventures Of Gilbert o.
ahead, by Peter Farley
Mimic Life, by Mrs. Richie, formerly Mrs. Mo
watt
Widow Bedott Papers
Camp Fire, by Capt. Mayne Reid, author Of
the Scalp Hunters
Ten Years among the Mail Bags
Fanny Grey, history Of life In a series Of six
beautiful hgures, the neatest and most delight
ful gift for children that we have seen.
Blank Books and Stationery Of every descrip.
tion, at the lowest prices, for sale at
SHlLLINSTON'S
Stationery and Book Establishment, Odeon
Building cor. Pa. av. and ~ ST. dec 31-d
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MARBLE w0RK-MARBLEW WORK!


VyHE SUBSCRIBER HAS ON HAND A
Il variety Of American and Italian MARBLE
MONUMENTS, Of beautiful design and highly
finished workmanship, to which he invites the
attention Of the public. Persons In want Of Mon
urnents, or any other kind Of marble work, will
find 1t to their advantage to give him call. The
marble and workmanship Is Of the best quahty,
and will be sold as low as similar work can be
obtained at the North.
Also, on hand, large stock Of highly finished
MARBLE MANTELS, which will be sold at re-
duced prices.
ALEXANDER RUTHERFORD.
Marble and Brown Stone Yard one door from
l3k street, opposite National Theatre.
nov l0-eo3m (Union)
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ALUNATIC.-TRUE DE MOTT, A
"A Lunatic, with sandy hair and horid complex
ion, escaped from his home and friends In the
town Of Ellery, N. Y, some time since, and, 1t is
thought, will endeavor to make his way to Wash
ingtOn. His relatives are most anxious to obtain
information where he Is, and any one who may
hear Of him will be suitably rewarded for drop
ping line to the editor Of the Star.
an G-H
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GIFT BOOKSTORE

GIFT BOOKSTORE!
A GENERAL SELECTION OF STANDARD
N Gift and Miscellaneous BOOKS A0Iakz
AND STATIONERY for sale at AAENt
HILBUS'S MUSIC DEPOT, cor
ner Of Pa avenue and llth street
GREAT ITDUCEMENT.
EVERY PURCHASER RECEIVES GIFT.
Each article is sold at the usual retail price, and
for every dollars purcb2Se sealed envelope Is
drawn by the buyer, containing the name or some
gin, which is presented on the spot Among the
Gifts are Gold Watches, Jewelry, Music, Fancy
and Toilet Articles &c
HILBUS MUSIC DEPOT,
dec o-u Corner Pa av. and llth 81.