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A CARD.-wE BEG TO INFORM oUt

A CARD.-wE BEG TO INFORM OUR
"A friends and The public that we haveAH
Just returned from a two weeks tour etff EFH
the North, and have visited and examined thor
oughly the principal Piano anufsctories Of Bos-
ton, New York, and other cities From these es-
adjustments we have made, with personal care
and attention, a selection Of a stock ~ PIANOS,
which will form the largest and most beautiful
assortment ever before presented in any Southern
city. We have made arrangements which will
insure us seml-monthly supply. Our stocf
shall always consist OF an assortment Of Grand,
Parlor Grand, Louis XIV. Square, Round. and
other styles OF beautiful finish and exquisite tone
and finish. tt csc Pianos we have purchased Tor
cash, hence we shall be enabled 90 offer them
upon exceedingly reasonable terms. We viii
make liberal discounts for cash; take coed en-
dorsed notes sell by the monthly payments; ac-
cept old pianos in pSrt payment; warrant and
guarantee every instrument we sell give numeT-
Gus references In this city of persons who have
purchased Of Us.
Also, always on hand, second hand Pianos +
Pianos for rent by month or quarer; Meloteons.
Guitars, Violins, Vic incellos, Accordeons. and
music merchandise In general. Our store Is near
Tenth street, No 80 Pennsylvania avenue.
JOHN r. ELLIS.
ap 24-u Pianofore and Music Emporium
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NEW PATENT FLUID LAMP.

TT IS WELL KNOWN TO ALL PERSONS
Il who deal in or are acquainted with lamps that
Fluid Lam ;, with a circular wick safe, and
not Liable to heat, 40 constructed that the light
could be controlled and regulated, has been a
great desideratum ever since fluid has been used
Iii as we known that no such Lamp has until
now been offered to the public.
such a Lamp we now present, which burns
with a clear, strong light, and with q steadiness
which renders II superior even to gas for purposes
OF reading and writing. Ard II will burn with
undin inished fame until the fluid In the Lamp
is entirely consumed.
The material used is common burning fluid
known also by the names Of ETHEREAL Oil and
Spirit Gas.
The Lamp is very simple in Its construction
and easily trimmed; the light can be regulated Is
perfectly as gas-light, so that no mors need be
consumed than Is wanted
Tkis Lamp is pc uliarly adapted to thu purpose
Of sighting churches ard public halls, while for
lighting parlors, reading, writing or sewing, 1t
has no equal.
For sale by J. r. McGREGOR
53t Seventh street, between Louisiana
ap 25-eO2w avenue al ID street
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THE WEEKLY STAR.

I'd The public appreciation Of our weekly Is
evidenced by the immense number Of sub
sscrptions pouring in by every mail They
come from North, South, East, Wsst-from ku-
rope, Canada, Australia and the Sandwich
Islands even, showing how widely extended
il the fame of our paper for the fullnsss, aCcu-
rscy, and reliability Of its political and other
Intelligence. The number for the present
week Is quite equal to, if, indeed, it does not
surpass its predecessors, in the excellence and
rich abund anee of its contents.
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RECEPTION OF Mr.. BUcHANAN.-As soon as
the Arago was signalled in the New York Bay,
the intelligence was communicated at the
Chiefs Office, whence dispatches were sent to
the various Wards in which the members of
the Reception Committees resided, informing
them Of Mr.. Buchanan's arrival. The mem
bers Immediately convened at the City Hall,
where they took carriages and proceeded t,
the Arago's dock at the foot of Beach street
Notwithstanding the earliness of the hour,
and the fact that the arrival of the steamer
was not generally known throughout the city,
large crowd Of persons-the friends Of Mr.,
Buchanan and curious spectators-weie upon
the ground.
The steamer reached her landing before Q
O'Clock, and rs soon as the gangway was low.
cred, the reception committees went on board,
and were severelly introduced to Mr.. Bu-
chanan He looks as hearty and robust as
ever, though little paler than usual, on ac-
count OF the severe sea sickness from which
be suffered during most of the voyage Al
derman Ely, who was deputed to speak for
the committees, rendered him the Inequalities
of the city, with complimentary allusion to
his eminent public services and private vir.
tues.
Mr.. Buchanan replied, that he was pro.
foundly grateful for the honor extended to
him, and would be happy to remain the CUES.
of the city during his stay. He expressed
himself averse, however, to a public dinner,
or other demonstration. He spoke Of the
pride which, as an American citizen, he felt
in our city, which was distinguished for its
commerce, its charitable institutions, and its
schools. He added, with emphasis, that he
was rejoiced once more to set his foot upon q
| land of liberty, and that he should all the
better appreciate the excellence of our form
of government, after his residence abroad
Mr. Buchanan was to leave New York for
Philadelphia to-day.
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PROPOSALS FOR GUNPOwDER.
ORDNANCE OFFICE,
WASHINGTON, April %, 1856,

DROPOSALS ARE INVITED FROM THE
Powder Manufacturers Of the country for fur.
nishing Five Thousand Barre Of Gunpowder
or any portion Of that quantity not less than one
thousand barrels Four-ffths Of the Powder to
be furnished must We Cannon Powder, and one.
fifth Musfet Powder; and the whole amount that
may be ordered must be delivert al the harbor Of
New York by the LIST Of August, 1856, and not
sooner than the Goth July, 1855. Contacts will
be entered into only with those who can give sat
isfactory assurance Of their ability TO manufacture
Powder Of the quality required for Government
use. The proportions OF the ingredients CT Powder
for the military service are Is parts Of nitre, Is
parts Of charcoal, and 10 parts Of sulphur. The
ingredients to be ed In the manufacture must be
not contain more t6an 1-3OOOth part Of chlorides;
the charcoal must be obtained nom sound ,cilIotc
or poplar t5ood, OF not more than three or four
years growth; and the sulphur Of such purity
that In burning 100 grains In glass vessel the
residuum shall not exceed a small fraction Of
grain. The Powder must be PACKED I'm barrels Of
one hundred pounds each the barrels 10 ts made
Of we'll seasoned white oak, and hoped with
hickory or cedar hoops (the latter preferable) de-
prived OF their bark; the hoops to cover two.
thirds OF the barrel, and TO be secured by copper
nails; instead Of a bung on the side a screw hole
one and half inch diameter must be made In the
head or the barrel, and closed by wood SCREW
with an octagonal head, not projecting beyond the
ends OF the slaves, with washer under Ii of thin
ieath.r STEPPED In solution Of beeswa, I'm spirits
OF turpentine, and piece Of cloth glued over the
The ingredients, ana also the powder. during
and after fabrication will be subject to inspec-
ton and proof by officers Of the Ordnance Depart.
ment, as laid down a the Ordnance Manual, Ito
which bidders are referred and none will be re-
ceived unless approved by the inspector. Them
spectiOn will be made at the powder works, and
certificates will be given by the inspector TO the
contractors, on the presentation Of which, with
receipts, by the ordnance officer stationed In the
harbor Of New York. for the powder delivered
there, payment will be made to the full amount
The proposals must state the price PER 100
pounds, (barrel included,) and must be endorsed
Proposals for 6unpowder," and directed TO the
undersigned, at the Ordnance Once, Washing
ton, ID. C., where they wiz be opened on the 24th
Of May In the presence Of the bidders, or OF such
OF them as may choose TO appear
II. X. CRAIG,
Colonel OF Ordnance.
Philadelphia Argus; Day Book and Military
Argus, New York; Boston Post; and Hartford
Times. Each CT the above papers viii send one
Of the papers containing the advertisement, and
also Their bills, to the Ordnance Once. $3.50.
ap M-dt24May .
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The SrEAMsHIP PABIFIC, AND THOSE LIGHTS
IN THE Ice. when the story of this st Johns
captain Is analysed, We fear there will be but
slight grounds for the expectations of the safe.
ty of the missing steamer; still, due weight
should be allowed for all the facts in regard
to it. In the first place, this captain. who re-
ports having seen lights in the ice, could not
have known that any steamer was out Of time.
Again, If steamers lights really were seen,
as indicated, 1t is known that they could not
have been those Of the Persia or the America
and no vessel of the sort is known to have
been In such position at the date named. If,
too, it was the Pacifcs lights that were seen
and she was hemmsd in by the ice, it does
away with the supposition, which has gener-
ally prevailed, that she struck the leo violent.
ly and been sunk, and leaves a probability
something may yet be heard from her. Had
the Pacific been compelled to drift until she
was released by the ice separating, the time
now consumed by such An operation would not
be very extraordinary, in view of the crippled
state the vessel would most likely find her
self in after the encounter -Boston Courier.
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ANOTHER ARCTIC ExPEDIrIoN-Mr Henry
Grinnell, of New York, has received letter
from Lady Franklin, in which she expresses
desire that DR.. Kane should visit England
for the purpose of taking charge Of another
Arctic Expedition. She still hopes that some
survivor Of Sir John Franklin's party may be
found living among the Esquimaux, from
whom might be obtained the particulars of
her husbands fate. She proposes to fit out .
propeller at her own expense, and give the
command to Dr. Kane
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VENTRILOOUISM.

PROFESSOR BIDDLE, THE CELE-
Il brated and long experienced Ventrilcquist
and Magician, respectfully announces TO the la
dies and gentlemen Of Georgetown and vicinity,
that he will give an entertainment Of his mystic
rious and much admired gift Of conveying his
voice, at FORREST HALL, on FRIDAY
EVENING, the 25th instant.
Admission TWENTY-FIVE CENTS; Chill
dren half price.
Doors open at Z, performance to commence at 8
O'Clock. Front seats reserved for ladies; and
strict order will be enforced. ap25-lt&
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GROSS NEGLIGENCE AND DESTRUCTION OF
LIFE On Monday night the Harrisburg train
ran of the track few miles below Lane aster,
and horribly mangled two men who was rid.
ing on the outside Of the express car They
were killed instantly. One Of them resided in
the village of Bird-in-hand, and kept a store
there. The express car, baggage car, and 10.
connective were shattered to pieces. The loco
motive ran into Landis' stone warehouse, and
knocked down one corner of it. This ware.
house has a private switch, which was turned
the wrong way, and let the locomotive and
train Immediately against the stone wall of
the store. The agent of Adams Express es-
capped by miracle, as the car in which be
rode was wholly destroyed. E
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DEEPENING FaE SEINE.-In the accounts
from France, brought by the Canada, We I'D
the following
GA project is on foot for deepening the Seine
throughout its whole course to the sea, so as
to render it navigable at all periods for vessels
drawing fourteen feet water. It is understood
that the Emperor has signed the deed of con-
cession, with minimum interest Of Al per
cent. to an English joint stock company; and
that the shares will be brought on the msrke ct
without delay"
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EXTRA TRAIN TO ANNAPOLIS
- E 8

ElOR THE ACCOMMODATION OF THOSE
l. who intend to visit the STEAMSHIP MER-
RIMAC an EXTRA TRAIN will be run To-
MORROW, Saturday, y the 26th instant, leaving
Washington at 81 a. m and Annapolis at p. IN.
Fare for round trip TWO DOLLARS.
The ticket Office wi be open THIS EVEN
ING from to 6 O'Clock for the sale Of tickets.
BY order: T. H. PARSONS, Agent.
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SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS.
The Intsiligencer is, to-day, devoted to
news. --.-.-
The Union again deprecates the warfare
upon the President INDUCED in by some of
the Buchanan journals; and argues that Geor-
gis Know Nothingism is on its last legs
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CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.

In the Senate, yesterday, after we went to
press, Mr.. Houston delivered the conclusion
Of his speech upon the Naval Reform ques.
ton. ... ..-..
Mr.. Biggs having obtained the floor, the
subject was postponed until Monday next
And then they adjourned.
In the House, Mr.. Washburne, of Illinois,
moved to lay on the table the appeal from the
decision of the Chair ruling that the bill to
refund the duties collected on goodade stroyed
by FIRE since 1885 did not require, If passed,
the payment of money from the Treasury, and
therefore that it was not necessary, under the
rule, that it should be considered in Commit
tee of the Whole; not laid on the table-ysas
Y, nays 50.
The question was then put on the appeal,
and the House refused to sustain the decision
Of the Chair-yeas "A, nays 70. ..r..
The said bill was then committed to the
Committe of the Whole on the state of the
Union.
Shortly afterward the House went into Com.
| mittee (Mr. Cobb, of Georgia, in the chair
on the Indian Appropriation bill, when they
were addressed by Mr.. Richie in speech
| maintaining the power of Congress to pro-
hibit slavery in the territories.
Mr. Maxwell next obtained tho floor, and
| the Committee rose and the House adjourned.
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~ What is 1t FoP-This Woods Hair

RESToRATIvE?- question asked daily by hundreds
We answer without hesitation fear of that
IL 10 the only article known which will do ell
the human hair 1t will renew its growh-t will stop
fang-it Will restore its natural color. IL Hair
Dye, but speedy and efcscous Restorative Trial bottles
81 pnts s2 quarts 81 Read the advertisement
page. Is-u
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IL Goats, Pants, and Vests,
n~.Ss O..

NOAH WALKER CO., MARBLK HALL CLOTHING EMro.
Browns Hotel Building respectfully announce that
their annual display Of SPRING AND sUMMER CLOTHING
is now ready for Inspection comprising assortment
GENTLEMEN AND YoUTHs CLOTHING Of the rich
est desigss. iu material, trimming and To
those who study excele1cs with able
tcles Of dress opportunity IL offered for selecting
from one OF the most attractive stock goods city
1T very reduced prices. sps-tf
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UIdQQ GXQlDlClOQ q may Ball.
DROF H. w. MUNDER TAKES GREAT
L pleasure In announcing to the public Ga
EXHIBITION AND MAY BALL ~
viii take place at his H all (adjoining III ~
the Star Oface) on THURSDAY EVE ~
MING, May LIST, 1883
lie has exestad himself TO the utmost Of his
ability TO render this Exhibition, IL possible
more brilliant than the one given by him last
year at the National Theatre Several new. beat
tiful, and complicated Dances will be introduced
together with portion Of his former favorite col
lection.
The following programme Of Dances are supe-
rior In point OF beauty, grace and execution than
any offered to Washington audience:
1 College Hornpipe, by masters.
2. La Cachucha, bv s misses. two Of which are s
and years Of age.
3 Craeovienne, by misses. (Eisler style
La Smolenski, by uisses
). Highland Fling, by 3 masters
o. u ,vot de Ves,res, by MISS
.. ii Jeleo de Jeres, by miss, (Elsler style
3. Pas de Trois, by misses, S and wears a 40,
and master This dance Is danced witt,
mitch precision, and is both difficult and
9. Pas Syrian, by misses and masters.
III syrian Waltz, by Prof. Munder and young
II The Grand Flower Dance, by % misses, Is
introduced by the Vienneise Children n,
Is COMPOSED Of l6 arches and 70 circles. Of
roses OF every variety and color
IL. The Grand Shawl Dance, by 32 misses which
has been altered and improved, with the
exception or the Crowning Scene, the g rsnd
March, ard Ascension upon the Throne
which has always been considered perfect
WEBER'S MILITARY AND COTILLON
BAND is engaged for the occasion.
The ladies who attended the Theatre Ball his
present and former patrons, aud the patrons OF
his Brother Professors, are cordially invited 10
attend, as there will be no invitation cards dis
tributed
N. Bit has been rumored by some malicious
person that nv hall is not iutncieatly strong 10
nold the great crowd that viii attend my erhibi-
ton To satisfy the public 20 the contrary {
have had the building thoroughly examined, and
II has been pronounced br competent builder 10
be perfectly safe. apl9-tb
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Prscsedinss Of To-day.

In the Senate, to-day, the bill for the re-
lief of George P. Marsh was taken up, and
Mr.. Brodhead addressed the Senate at length
in its favor.
In the House, Mr. Watson moved to recon
slider the vote by which the House yesterday
overruled the Speakers decision wherein he
ruled that it was not necessary to commit the
bill to refund the duties paid on goods de-
stroyed by fire since 1886.
After some debate on points of order
Mr.. Clingman moved to lay the motion to
reconsider on the table not laid ON the table
yeas 20, nays7 -.-
The question then arose on the motion to
reconsider, which was being debated by Mr..
Phelps against il as the Star went to press
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should always take the precsutiOn to supply themselves
with a genuine article of H0STETTERs STOMACH BIZ
TBRs as 1t is now conceded by all whe have tried this
valuable medicine that they will regulate the
used directions the bottle and carry
through all the various changes of diet water
which, without often will produce sickness aud death
Hence ounce of preventive is worth pound
sale by druggists and hotels generally.
23-lW LANES n CALLAN
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THE SECOND ANNUAL CONCERT
OF THE
UNION CHOIR ASSOCIATION

At THE SMITHSONIANIN ms ITUTToY
On MONDAY EVENING, May 5.
THE PROGRAMME HAs BEEN SELECT.
l. ed with care, embracing a variety Of popular
CHORUSEs, QUARTETTEs, TRIos,
AND oBLlGATo SOLOS,
which will be rendered with Orchestral Accom-.
paniment.
The Concert will be under the direction OF Mr..
J. II. DANIEL. Conductor CT the Association
Tickets TWENTY-FIVE CENTS; 10 be hed
at the principal book and music stores
III AS no money can be received al the door
OF the Institution, persons who design attending
the Concert are requested TO secure tickets In sd
vance. sp 22-eo
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only article used In this city Gentlemen
whiskers moustaches of reddish wishing 10
attend ball party, appear ia suit Of biacH
voting additions minute their the
celebrated article which heads this
Ledger.
z d. GILMAN Proprietor aso Pa avenue, Washington.
For sale by Druggists every where. spN-lw
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CAkTERS SPANISH MIXTURE stands prs-emnent above
all others It's sngulary ecscious the blood its
strengthening and vivfying qualities action on
the Liver its tendency drive all rface
thereby cleansing the according
scrptiOn Its harmless aud the
good Effects aud the number by many Of
thu most respectable citizens Richmond and else
where must be conclusive evidence humbur
about It, The trial Of single bottle will satisfy
skeptcsl of its benehts.
advertisement 4 another column. m
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U. s. Marshal's Office,

FURTHER INDGLGENCE UN-
~ til the LIST May next is granted to all per-
sons indebted to John A. Smith, Clerk Of the Cir
cult and Criminal Courts Of this District for fees
which accrued In either OF said Courts In the
wears 1851, ,52, '63, and "a. AL accounts then
unpaid must proceed, as directed, to collect ac
cording to law. ID. HOOVER, Marshal.
*
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COO II K w X D.-I WILL GIVE THE
W ~ above reward for the arrest and convic.
tion Of the person or persons who broke into nv
stand in Centre Marketon Tuesday, niobt lasf ana
took therefrom goods to the amount OF $50 10
S10O, consisting Of POrtemonnaies, Needles, Per
fumes, Spool Cotton, and sundry other articles.
. -. 49,. A. McCLEISH,
Stalls Nos. 90 and 90 Centre Market. Also. No
102 High street, Georgetown. an 2l-3t*
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have been kept for public service, and it
should so appear by the certificate of the
officer.
The Ship Donation.-It was not ex'doV'
ernor Stevens (SamueD of Md who not long
since bequeathed large sum OF money to the
American Colonization Society wherewith to
build ship, but John Stevens, Esq, re-
tired merchant lately residing at Trappe, Tai
bot county, Nd in the immediate vicinity Of
the residence of Ex-Governor s., who is net
dead A
The Levee.-The Levee to take place to-
night at the Executive Mansion is to be the
last of the season. 1t WILL Of course. be at
tended by large conoourse of citisens and
fashionable strangers. -i O.,
-Y- rE-2 rEI --3sT5rE - ,s-t.
The Current Operations Of the Treasury
Department. -On yesterday, Oath of April,
there were of Treasury warrants entered on
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CO WIS! CATTLE.!

TURNUPS HAVE TURNED DoWN-Tbe
II subscriber has vet go bushels OF Connecticut
RUTA BAGA IURNIPS, which will be deiiv-
cred In any pant Of this city or Georgetown, a.
the exceedingly low prize Of 30 Gems bushel
Those having cows would do well TO purchase
as they are the cheapest and best food that can
De given this season Apply at Centre MAJ ket, or
Az Nassa husetts avenue
ap24 3t& DANIEL GRAHAM
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POLITICAL IrENs.-The Wing City Conven-
ton of Philadelphia met on w ednesday, when
the candidates recently nominated for Mayor
and Solicitor declined the nominations. An
address was adopted withdrawing the candi-
dates, after which the convention adjourned
sine die.
The Benton Democrats of Missouri, have
nominated Hon. Thos. II. Benton for Governor
of the State. The Atchison wing of the party
have nominated Tristen Polk.
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E>OR The SPRING TRADE.-sTEvENS,
L Browns Hotel, has now opened and ready
for sale the largest, newest, and most varied ~
sertment Of "Gents' Belongings" ever offered by
him. and Of course the largest assortment at retail
this side Of New York Buying az we do all ar.
tic,es Tor cash, consumers are assured that the
lOwes' prices, at STEVENS
ap 25-3t Salesroom, Browns Hotel.
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ALEXANDRIA, CORRESPONDENCE.
ALEXANDRIA, April IS, 1856.

hLEAASDRlA, Aprll 80 1000.
The pleasant weather of yesterday made
our streets a real treat to look upon. All
female Alexandria came out with their spring
bonnets; and no other city on the continent
can match Belle Haven for beautiful and ac-
complised women. 80
The coming county election continues to ex.
cite general interest, and electioneering goes
on at brisk rate. - = a.
We learn that our friends of the Sun Fire
Company propose having quite gala time
ere long. Extensive arrangements for the
visit Of the Franklin fremen are on foot; and
the Sun expects to receive their co iremen in
manner worthy the hospitality of the Old Do
minion. az az 7ftF.E 81
Numerous improvements are in progress in
the various sections OF our city, and notwith-
standing the tight times, business is brisk.
We regret to learn, however, that it is in con-
temptation to close up entirely the extensive
works of the Virginia Car Manufacturing
Company. ..r.
Fish was yesterday vas rather dull, but few
fish came up, and sales were made readily at
advanced rates, shad bringing s11 per hun
dred and herring s5as6 per thousand The
grain market continues unchanged. AMI.