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III A RRI AGE IDE.
DR.. YOUEG's POCKET ESCULAPIUs

Or, Every One his own Physician:
pElNG OBSERVATIONS ON MARRIAGE
- Medically and Philosophicallv considered as
MANHO0D'S EARLY DECLINE, with di
rections for Its perfect cure. Being Confidential
Silent Friend and Private Adviser followed by
Observations on the Treatment Of Venereal Dis
eases, Gonnorrh9a, Gleet Structures, &c; illus
trated with Cases Plates, and Diagrams, from
DR.. YOUNG'S PRIVATE PRACTICE-to be
consulted without exposure, and with assured
confidence Of success
Only 25 cents. For sale by the Agent, ALEX.
ADAMSON, on Seventh st opposite Post Office.
dec A-3mx
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BALLS.
GRAND CLUB, MILITARY, FIREMENS'
AND CIVIC BALL
BOONE CLUB

vINH r l K s T GRAND FANCY DRESS
II Ball Of the Boone Club viii be given at the
Washington Assembly Rooms, on TUESDAY
EVENING, the 29th January, 1856.
The Club, In announcing their frst Fancy Dress
Ball, take occasion to assure those who may hon.
or them with their presence that every effort will
be made to render their time pleasant and agree
able; that strict order and decorum will be main
tanned, and nothing left undone which will tend
to increase the enjoyment and add to the pleasure
Of the occasion.
Scott's celebrated Cotillon Band has been en-.
gagged for the occasion
Supper and Confectionery will be furnished by
an experienced caterer
Committee of ArrangemsNtS.
Bridget, Thos May, Robertson
Tickets ONE DOLLAR-admittlng gentle
man and ladies' ian I5-eotb
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BOOK AND JOB PRINTING.

'NHOMAS McGILL, SUCCESSOR TO THE
Il hrm OF Kirkwood McGill respectfully an
nounces that he Is fully prepared to execute all
ders for
PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING
at his large and convenient Establishment 7th st.
three doors below Odd Fellows Hall
The business Of the old firm and all other work
entrusted to him will meet with promt attention.
THOMAS McGILL,
Seventh street, between ID and f.,
Three doors below Odd Fellows Hall.
ian 4-polm
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NEW YORK HATS

l. want Of Hats TO bear In
mind that the plan which l
adopted six months ago, Of
selling HATS and CAPS
at greatly reduced prices,
for cash only, IS in Success
full operation, consequently
those who paw cash have
the benefit Of cash, and are
not charged twenty five per
cent. extra profit to Offset
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II. sEmaEs, JeweIer,

II. SEMaES, JeweIer,
33O PshsG. apeEEs, bstisesH Oh and 10th streets
HASRECEIVEDA AND OPENED THIS DAY
a magnificent assortment OF fine and -
rich imported EWELRY, such as Flor -
entlne and Roman Mosaics, Italian Lavas N1
and COrals, Garnets Canoes, and n vari- o.
ETY. OF richly chased G old Jewelry or any descrip
tion, the very latest styles Also, a new lot OF
fine London and Geneva WATCHES, warranted
timekespers.
FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
A splendid assortment OF fine SilverWare Pitch
CTS, CastOrs, Creams, 6Oblets, Cups, Forks and
Spoons, (sterling) Fish, Cake and Pie Knives,
Butter and Fruit Knives, Soup and Oyster Ladies'
Preserve, sugar and Cream Spoons, Salt Cellars,
Napkin Kings, etc, etc.
SILVER PLATED WARE, ON ALBATA
Castors, baskets, Butte-boats, Urne, Forks and
spoons.
FANCY ARTICLES.
French Clocks, Dresden China Ornaments In
variety, Gard Cases, POdmonndies, Cigar Cases.
And also 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 ir showing our goods to
all, whether purchasers or not.
All our goods are warranted az represented and
Will be sold at the lowest possible price.
III Jewelry and Silverware made 10 order !;
Diamonds remounted Gold Pens repOinted, and
Engraving on Stone executed at short notice
ChrOnOneters and all kinds OF fine Watches and
Musical Boxes put In Eerfect order at short notice
IL. SEMKEN, Jeweler,
$50 Pa. avenue, between 9th md 10th SITS.
decl 1T
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JONAS T.. LEVY,
IMPORTER AND DEALKa IN
WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, AND FfEE
GROCERIES

General Commission & Forwarding merchant
INSURANCE AND BILL BROKER,
No. 474 pa. av., two doors below U. y Hotel,
WASHINGTON CITY, ID. q.
B.-Country Merchants are requested to give
me a call before purchasing elsewhere.
9-ly
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PRO BONO PUBLICO.
TWENTY NINTH ANNUAL BALL
OF THE
Franklin Fire Company!

In honor of the Birth-night of the illus
trious DIR. Franklin.
vNHE COMPANY RESPECTFULLY AN
l. nounce to their friends and the public that
theywill give their Twenty ninth Annual Ball on
THURSDAY EVENING, January 18th, 1856, at
Carusi's Assembly Rooms.
The general satisfaction our annual balls have
heretofore given and the entire success attending
them, inspires US with renewed energy, and we
pledge ourselves 10 make this ball one Of the
brightest that has ever given brightness to the
history Of balls in the annals OF the company.
No exertiOns win be spared that may contribute
to the enjoyment and pleasure OF those who may
honor us with their presence.
Obliging and expsrienced Floor Managers have
been selected whose every exerti0n will be 10 give
satisfaction I'm regard to the floor.
Supper will be furnished by an experienced
caterer.
Connections, Ice Cream, Fruit, &c, will be pro-
yided by one OF our city's most skillful confec-
tonerS
A favorite Cotillon Band has been engaged for
the occasion.
Tickets ONE DOLLAR-admitting a gentle
NAB and ladies'
No Hats or Caps will be allowed In the hall ex-
cept those worn by the Firemen.
The entire company will act as the Committee
Of X ecpDtton
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IABAS, WORK BOXES, CHINA GOODS.
u CARD CASES, PORTEMONNAIES &C,
at3O6 Pa avenue, between 9th and 10th streets
dec 20 JOHN F. ELLIS.
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DAGUER EOTYPES

TAKEN BY L A ID Y.
AIRS A C. REDMOND HAVING removed
Nl to her NEW ROOMS, on 9TH St, between
II and |, is prepared TO take LlkEN ESSES in
the best style Of the art.
PICTURES well taken and put up In embossed
cases for FIFTY CENTS. nov 22-H
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TO III A
NEk & ORFEET'S
SADDLE, HARNEND CHEAP
400 Seventh st ,opposAl IND TRUNK STORE,
CA MEssRs. TO Pdd Fellows Hall.
late Of Philadelphia, nj, @SNn
MENORFLET Of this cid sH#xS
respectfully announce toIAVGN
their friends and the public, that the
menced the Saddling Business at the alave COM
where they will make and keep consts stand,
hand large and superior assortment of-W on
Ladies', and Boys SADDLES, BRIDEs',
MARTlNGALES, and WHIPS. HARNESS,
every description, both for city and country use
All kinds OF TRUNKS, VAEISES, and CAR
PET BAGS. Ladies' SATCHELS, TRAVEL.
ING BASKETS, and FANCY WORK BOXES
HORSE BLANKETS, COVERS. COLLARS
and HAMES. Horse, Spoke, and Dust BRUSH
ES. CARDS, CURRY-COMBS, SPONGES
&c, &c.
All material used will be the best that can b,
obtained; and both Of us having been practIca
workmen for several years, we feel confident tina
our work cannot be surpassed, either for style o.
durability. BY unremltting efforts to give salts
faction we hope to merit, and respectfully solicit
a share Of public patronage.
Pasticular attention paid to covering Trunks
and repairing all kinds Of work
Saddlers' tools constantly on hand nov TT
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NEW FRuIrs-NEw FRuIrs

NEW RAlSlNS, FIGS, CRANBERRIES,
" CurIants, Lemons, paper shell Almonds,
Pickles, In vinegar and spiced, al 81 cents "A hun
OF all kinds, very superior and cheap; all kinds
Of Jrlies In glass Jars at IS cents with a oreat
variety OF fresh and nice articles, suitable for the
season. For sale at my store, u few steps north
east Of Jackson Statue.
nov - Il. NJ. p. KING
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The very best and most fashionable DRESS
HATS, at S3 So equal TO any usually sold at S5,
and the best S3 Hat south OF New York and a
first rate, durable, and fashionable Hat, 81 so
A full supply Of black and brown FELT HATS,
and Children's Fancy Goods, at very low prices
Small profits and quick sales Is the motto
ANTHONY, Practical Halter,
Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue
Opposite Dexter's Hotel
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rOLT'S, ALLEN HOBBiNS, and Law
~ renee & Co.'S patent revolving hammer, i've
and six barrel PISTOLS. Also, good assOrt-
ment Of single barrel Pistols, from 75 cents to S5
each. American RAZORS OF the best quality,
every razor warranted For sale by
e X. LUNDY,
dec n No 1ss Bridge street. Georgetown.
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TLOGks, CLOChs, CLOCKS, at
Z, THE LAKES
dec At .504 Pennsylvania avenue.
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/ have made arrangements with one OF the best
boot makers in Philadelphia to be kept constantly
supplied with the very best and most fashionable
French calfskin sewed BOOTS, warranted
French calf, sale, which offer for the un-
Precedented low price Of S3 62k. have shown
them TO competent judges, who pronounce them
to be the best Boots for the price in the United
STATES.
also havea splendid sewed CATER BOOT,
made OF the very best French calf skin patent
leather, all Of the latest Style for S3 50.
Competition is out OF he question. All ask is
for gentlemen TO come and see for themselves
Terms positively cash. dec 6-eO}m
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S0U mentioned r0.l will give the above
and delivery to me, ORD Tor the apprehension
herself Ana Johnson, and NN, slave, who calls
on Saturday night, the sth r. ran away from me
"a years old S feet, four or FIVE eqt She Is about
black complexion with full rouflses hlgh, llght
figure, and likely She has a varieSace, OF good
and took with her her feather bed an2f clothing
WIN. +. PHILLIddlhg.
dec lO-eotf 596 New Jersey az,
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ENINk GOODS FOR PRESENTS at ELLIS'S
l. 3O6 Pa. avenue, near 10Th street. dec 10
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NEW YORK STORE SELLING OFF.
MISS II. M. MANN, SUCCESSOR TO
OHSliss 8. j Nj. McGaw, next door to Post
reduce Bridge street, Georgetown, In order to
SON she stock Of goods before the Spring sea-
OF ENBRl sell at cast handsome assortment
Ribbons DEFY, DRESS TRIMMINGS,
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MISCELLANEOUS.
A Lion story.

Some years ago there resided at the
Cape of Good Hope respectable colonist
named Hutton, who had accumulated a
competency by trafficking with the Ma
maquas and the Damaras; with whom he
exchanged English manufactures for
skins, ivory and ostrich feathers. He
was engaged in one of these lucrative
but hazardous trading expeditions, when
he met with the adventure which we are
about to relate. Two wagons carried his
merchandise, and dozen blacks attended
him, two of them Mozambique negroes,
and the remainder Hottentots and Mama
quas. One afternoon he halted near a
pool, around the margin of which were
the footprints of several animals, among
them those of lions. Mr.. Hutton was a
keen sportsman, and man of unfinching
courage, but the fears of his attendants
led him to drive two miles further on, and
encamp for the night in small valley.
The oxen were unyoked, and turned loose
to pick the scanty herbage and large
fire was kindled to scare away wild beasts.
Mr.. Hutton then asked for volunteers
from among his little party to watch for
lions at the pool; he obtained three, and
with strict injunctions to the others to KEEP
up the fire, and prevent the cattle from
straying, they proceeded to the water
Having dug a hole three or four feet deeI
at about twenty yards from the pool, anC
heaped the sand up about it to concea
them still more, they stepped into the
trench with their loaded guns, and waited
anxiOusly for the appearance of the fores
monarch.
Much to Mr.. Hutton's disappointment
but equally to the satisfaction of his sable
companions, no lion showed himself al
night, though several antelopes and zebra
came to drink, and they heard the roar
ings of lions at distance. Al day.breal
they set ont for the wagons, and had no
gone far, when small herd of antelope
came bounding through thicket in from
of them, as if alarmed; and withou
whiting to see the cause, Mr.. Huttol
raised his gun, fred both barrels, an
killed one Of the largest. The black
fired a, the same time, but without effect
As the anielopes bounded onward, an en-
oumous lion came out Of the thicket, an
advanced slowly towards Mr.. II. and hi
party. The three blacks immediatel
took ,o their heels. and n their maste
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-10-30
Curious Dying scenes.

According to Fielding, Jonathan Wild
picked the pocket of the ordinary while he
was exhorting him in the cart, and went
out of the world with the parsons cork
screw and thumb bottle in his hand. Pc
tronious, who was master of the ceremo-
nies and inventor of the pleasures at the
court Of Nero, when he saw that elegant
indulgence was giving place to coarse de-
bauchery, perceived at once that his term
of favor had arrived, and it was time to
die. He resolved, therefore, to anticipate
the tyrant, and disrobe death Of his para
phernalia of terror. Accordingly, he en-
tered warm bath, and opened his veins,
composed verses, jested with his familiar
associates, and died off by insensible de-
grees, Democritus, the laughing philoso'
pher, disliking the inconvenience and in
firmities of protracted old age, made up
his mind tc die on a certain day; but TO
oblige his sister, he postponed his depart
ure until three feasts of Ceres were over.
He Supported nature on pot Of honey to
the appointed hour, and then expired by
arrangement James Garden, a celebra-
ted Italian physician, starved himself
gradually, and calculated with such math-
ematical nicely, as to hit the very day and
hour foretold. When Rabelais was dy-
ing, the Cardinal sent a page to inquire
how he was, Rabelais joleed with the
envoy until he found his strength de-
clining, and his last moments approaching.
He then said, "Tell his eminenee the
state in which you left me. am going
to inquire into great possibility. He is
in snug nest; let him stay there as long
as he can. Draw the curtain; the farce
is over" When the famous Count de
Grammont was reported to be dying, the
King, Louis XIV, being told of his total
want OF religious feeling, which shocked
him Iiot little, sent the Marquis de Dan
geau to beg of him, for the credit of the
court, to die like a good Christian. He
was scarcely able to speak, bu, turning
round to his Countess, who had always
been remarkable for her piety, he said,
with a smile, Countess, take care, OF
Dangeau will filoh from you the credit Of
my conversion"
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~, Helena.


George w. kimball, Esq, the Ameri-
can Consul at St, Helena, now spending
while i'll New Bedford, communicates TO
the Mercury some interesting facts about
the island of st. Helena Instead Of be-
ing clone, barren isle" he represents it
as one of the most beautiful in the ro-
mantle wildness Of its scenery, with green
valleys and wooded knols, and says its
1000 inhabitants breathe the purest air
and enjoy the finest climate in the world
AT jamestown, the only city of the island,
is a safe anchorage, and the arrivals Of
vessels average about three n day. The
anchorage Is secure at all seasons, the
accessible nature of the harbor needing
no pilot; the ever-constant trade wind
blowing fair breeze for the homeward
bound, hospital free to seamen Of all
nations, regulating time ball, The ubrin-
dant supply of the finest water Ia the
world, flowing from more than two htn-
dred springs, and the dispatch that all
ships receive, seldom being detained over
twenty-four hours, will ever, as now, make
it favorite resort for ships from the
eastern world. Mention is made of the
/ tomb of Napoleon, and Of Longwooi
D House, where the Emperor died Botf
/ places have changed. He says; along
!. wood House is in the last stage of rapit
S decay, and is now used as granary
Q while the sleepihg-room where the con
. queror lay is now stable. The room II
!, which he died is filled with grain and ag
|. ricultural implements, while the flower
and pretty garden that once encircled III
house, have all passed away. The ne,
4 house erected by the English Gcvcrnmci
for his residence, still remains in perfe,
repair, and is occupied by the lessee
the five hundred acres of Longwood farm
The tomb, ensconced in a lovely VALLEY
about a mile and half from Longwoot
from which the body was removed Il
1910 to France, is single vault walle,
in with stone and encircled by an iroi
! railing, over which droops the sacred vii
low. A roof of canvas protects the vnul
from rain, into which the visitor descend
by steps Just at hand is spring Of de
licious water from which Napoleon dret
; his supply daily, carried by Chinese ser
wants to his house--and here beneath tn
willow was his favorite retreat, and tn
spot of his own choice for burial Thou
sands of visitors every year still make
, pilgrimage to these historic grounds, tho
empty of their greatness and forme
beauty" H r
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the unfortunate trader. All at once, he
raised his head and began to growl. Mr..
Hutton thought his last moment had at
length arrived but, to his surprise, his
shaggy enemy laid down again. In
about ten minutes he rose to his feet, and
growled angrily; and as he turned his
head away from him, the trader thought
some other lion was approaching, and
that the one which had paid him such
particular attentions was obecting to any
division of the spoil. The lion continued
TO growl, and moved about uneasily, as if
troubled in his mind All at once a Ma.
maqua, whose life the trader had saved
on former occasion, rushed up to the
spot, brandishing frying-pan full Of
wild-fre, the blaze and glare of which so
terrified the lion, that he gave tremen-
dous roar and bounded off into the dark
ness. Mr.. Hutton sprang up, loaded both
barrels Of his gun, and started off towards
the wagons, which he and his grateful
preserver reached in safety. 1t was The
stealthy approach of the latter, who die
not ignite the wild-fre until close to III,
spot, which had made the lion so restless
Mr.. Hutton was determined, after thi
adventure, to have the lions skin, am
waited a day or two for the arrival of tw
brother traders, who joined forces wit
him, and went in pursuit of the enemy
After two days search, the lion wa
found, and killed at the first shot by Oh
of the party, whose name was johnson
Mr.. Hutton purchased the skin for $2t
and it now adorns his parlor at Capetowr
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-10-30
Habits of MackereI.

The habits of this fish are very pecu-
liar; and although they have been taken
in immense numbers for three-quarters of
a century, their habits are not well UNDER
stood. They often move in immense bo-
dies, apparently filling the ocean for miles
in extent. They are found near the sur
face. Sometimes they viii take the hook
with the greatest eagerness, a, other
times not mackerel viii bite for days,
although millions Of ,hem are visible in
the water. When they are in the mood
for taking the bait, ten, twenty, or even
thirty barrels, are taken by a single YES
sci in few hours. They usually bite
most freely soon after sunrise in the morn
ing, and towards sunset in the evening.
They all cease TO bite about the same
time, as if they were actuated by com
mon impulse. They are easily frighten-
ed, and will then descend into deep water.
1t has often happened that feet of YES
sells has been lying Off the Cape, say d
mile or two from the shore, in the mids
of school of mackerel, and taking them
rapidly upon their decks, when the firing
Of gun, or the blast of rock, woult
send every mackerel fathoms deep int,
the water, as suddenly as though they ha'
been converted into 50 many pigs Of lead
aud, perhaps. il would be some hours be
fore they would re-appear. They ar,
caught most abundantly near the shore
and very rarely on, Of sigh, Of land
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-10-30
POETRY.
what i Live For.
G. LINNEs BANKS.

live for those who love me,
Whose hearts are kind and true;
For the heaven that smiles above me,
And awaits my spirit too;
For all human ties that bind me;
For the task by God assigned me;
For the bright hopes left behind me,
And the good that | can do.
live to learn THEIR story
Who've suffered for my sake;
To emulate their glory,
And follow in their wake:
Bards, patriots, martyrs, sages,
The noble of all ages,
Whose deeds crowd History's pages,
And Times great volume make.
live to hold communion
With all that is divine;
To feel there is union
'Twixt Natures heart and mine:
To profit by affection,
ttdp IIOln ltius VI
Grow wiser from conviction,
And fulfil each grand design.
live to hail that season
By gifted minds foretold,
When men shall live by reason,
And not alone by gold:
When man to man united,
And every wrong thing righted,
The whole world shall be lighted
AS Eden was Of old.
live for those who love me,
For those who know me true;
For the Heaven that smiles above me
And awaits my spirit too:
For the cause that lacks assistance,
For the wrong that needs resistance;
For the future in the distance,
And the good that can do.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-10-30

MoRMoNIsM IN ESoLAND.-An Eng.
lish paper states that the Monnons are
making numerous converts in Great Brit
tain, by exaggerating pictures of life in
Utah. They now teach openly their doc
trine Of pOlygamy, but it seems no imped-
huent to aecessions even from the gentler
sex. The annual emigration Of converts
is s'ecmpu,ed as high as 5000.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-10-30
Charles A. Henry, M. D.,

DHysICIAN AND SURGEON, Respect
Il fully informs the citizens of Nebraska,
that having permanently located In Omaha
city, and having had several years experience
In the treatment of Diseases incident to the
West, now offers his professional services to
those who may favor him with their patronage.
ofies in c. A, Henry 4 Co.'S. Drug and Va
Tiety store, Omaha city, N. II. l-tf
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johnson, Casady & Test,

GENERAl. LAND AGENTS, ATTOR-
" NEYS AND DCoUNSELLORS Ar LAW,
Council Bluffs, Iowa, will promptly attend to
Land Agencies, Collections, Investing Money,
Ls'eaiiag and Selling Land Warrants, and all
oshsf business pertaining 10 their profession,
IN western Iowa and Nebraska. i-tf