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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-01-14
FECTIONERY
FOR THE APPROACHING HOLIDAYS

ONFECTIONERY
FOR THE APPROACHING HOLIDAYS.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE HIGH PRICE
L Of sugar, l will sell my CONFECTIONERY
az the usual prices, viz:
PLAIN CANDY and MIXED DROPS At ss
SUGAR PLUMs at 37X cents per pound, usually
sold by retailers al SO cents
French BON BONS, including all kinds of
French Confectionery at SO cents per pound
usually sold at IS cents and 81 per pound
FOUND and FRUIT CAKE, Of which shall
have large assortment, manufactured of
the ve1v best and freshest materials, orna.
mented fne and tastefully.
Please give US a call, and don't mistake the
place, No 3l6 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th
dec l5-lm GEO. NORBECK.
CHRIsTMAs CONFECTIONERY.
yENHE SUBSCRIBER RESPECTFULLY IN
& forms his customers and the public In general
that he is prepa ed to supply them with
CHRISTMAS CONFECTIONERY
OF every kind, 70 eign and domestic; also with
CANDY, PLUM and POUND CAKES, MINCE
PIES, ORANGES, FIGS, ,RAISINS, PRUNES,
ALMONDS, &c. His stock Of CONNECTION.
ERY Is very complete and such as he feels con
fdent will be found trial, equal to any that may
be offered for sale In this city. He will be happy
to see his frieads and customers on Christmas
Eve and during the Holidays, as his stock will
be replenished until aad after the New Years
Festival
TOYS FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
The subscriber also respectfully informs ladies
and gentlemen desirous OF procuring TOYS Of
any kind, as Holiday Presents, that he has iT-
ported large collection Of German and French
manufacture, which are curious, cheap, and we'll
adapted to please children and young people Of
every age His stock OF TOYS is larger aud
more attractive than ever, and cannot be excelled
in any otner toy store In this city.
The subscriber would also invite attention to his
large assortment Of China, Ladies' Work Baskets,
nhz AOfh fopn oil bIop
are too numerous for specification in IN advertise
msnt WILLIAM 6RUPE,
No AIS south side Pa. av., bet Sd and X sts.,
dec 23-1m opposite Jackson Hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-01-14

tyh IISfA "a UNI u NAC IINb % UFANFUN
- for 1857; giving the House Of Lords; House
Of Commons; Church Judiciary; r loyal ouse-
holds; Imports; Exnorts; Governments Of Ire.
land, scotland and he Colonies; Foreign Minis
ters III England; Briti b Ministers abroad East
India Company; Chronicle Of the Parliament II
1885, abstract. Of Parliamentary Documents alb
straots OF Public Acts; valuable articles on the
Decimal Coinage z ues'io on the Postal Sys-
ten at home and ebroad on arbitration In trade
disputes; en- the material progress Of British In
dla; on Architecture and Public Improvements;
on the Metropolitan Commune atoms and Bridges;
on the Russian War, and much other useful mat
ter. vol OF Ai pages; price 81 so. Imported
from London, by
jams FRANCK TAYLOR
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s. DDRLODOT REIMS CHAMPAGNE,
TRESOR DE BOUZY' AND "IXLn

Il for this city Of Dorlodot's "Tresor de q
Bouzy," champagne celebrated throughout Il
Europe, and esteemed by concoisseurs as Of
the highest grade, and unsurpassed by any u
other product CT the champagne country, which
has obtained high position In tie aristocratic
circles Of Europe ard America Also, a large
stock Of other Wines, Liquors ard Cigars
jonas p. LEVY,
Jan Str No. B7 Pa. ave opp. National Hotel
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Assist. Sec'y to sign LaLa Warrants

r s.-0PERA GLASSES OF great variety,
gELESC0PES MICROSCOPES, WATCH
hAKER GLASSES, and many other articles iu
this llne a. very low prices constantly on hand.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-01-14

NORFOLK, September7 !, 1854.
Sb-The Spectacles YOU made for me suit very
weL, and seem 20 have improved M sight more
ghsn any other have lately tried
LIFY. w. TA2EWELk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-01-14

HIS NEHUFAI TO PRIbUH
The Grand Jury finding true bill he was
forthwith removed to the State Prison. There
we followed him. lie received Us in his usual
bland. courteous manner, apolOgized for our
being introduced into his bed chamber, his
drawing room being then deranged by the bit.
ting up OF his ice house, which was in fact in
his chimney corner. Iron grstings prevented
his egress, admitting free circulation of light
Ond air. L felt PRIDE and took pleasure in
being permitted TO become his emanuensis
Each day as rode along the streets my cur
ricie was freighted with cake, confectionery,
flowers redOient with perfume, wresthed into
fancy bouquets CT endless variety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-01-14

have ITied pair OF Spec:acIes obtained from
nH. TOOl1s and find them OF great assistance TO
my sig ~ ana corresponding with els desert ption
Of the focus. ] recommend aim as q skillful op-
HciSz. HENRY A. WISE.
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"Ever Afterwards" said Davis, "shs n,
most broke her neck in extending her hesI
out Of the carriage window TO greet me a. 81,
passed"
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-17
Later from Texas.


From the Houston Telegraph of Wednesday last,
we extract the following: .-sgti' <
The Houston Tap road has, of late, been doing a
better business than ever before Its income for the
last month was largely above its expenses. A''',
The Central railroad brought in over 1000 bales Of
cotton in the month Of September. The income of
the road TOR that month was over 81 900. 5t.t
The Harrisburg road il, we believe, doing very
large business this fall. T25''
me dead body Of man was found on Tuesday,
about nine miles from town, with his throat cut. A
razor was lying short distance from his feet. The
body was lying on blanket and pair of saddle
bags were near by.
At Old Camp Colorado, Brown county, on the 2lst
ult, difficulty occurred between TIVE brothers named
Watts, on the one part and father and son on the
other. Firearms were used, and George Watts and
the younger Holland were killed on the spot John
Watts was MORALLY wounded, and died week after
wards. s5a sH
Mr. Curtis recently shot Mr.. Collantine, near
Fort Mason, with double-barreed shotgun, for ac-
cusing him Of larceny. Collantine died few hours
afterwards. 81 ...r.t ...--=.. -45r4gs ,.-l
The San Antonio Ledger of the 10th inst says:
The mail which left San Diego on the 9th ult. ar
rived here this morning at half.past six, making the
trip across the continent in the unprecedenty short
time of thirty days.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-17

A CHINESE RAcE.-Imagine from ten to twenty
shaggy animals of every color and size, from ten to
fourteen hands high some of then resembling bears
more than horses, mounted by Cinnamon of the most
grotesque appearance and costume, and literally
cred by housings saddles nearly as large as them
selves. Upon the start being effected one half Of
these jockeys are unhorsed rather unhoused, and
are either biting the dust waddling after their in
tactable steeds. Their companions who manage to
beep their Seats and to direct their in proper
direction continue to gallop until other catas-
trophe ensues, suchs as the reversing one of their
sheepskin saddles or the pony boiling with his rider
into one of the muddy bitches that line each side Of
the course and there are rarely more than one or
two survivors that accomplish the whole round. These
would if permitted continue to gallop to the end Of
time at least to the end of their ponies having
idea of the termination of the race often left to
do so amidst the cheers of the spectators SO that the
one that holds out the longest is declared the winner
The races terminate in balls, dinner parties and all
the profusion of eastern hospitality. 81,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-17

EXCELLENT CoUNsEI.-With all its fanaticism the
New York Tribune often gives evidence of possessing
modicum OF genuine sound sense when none of its
passions prejudices are nqueston. The following
bit Of good advice is one of the evidences to which
we allude:
As the winter and the election approach we may
expect revival of the robberies and ruanism which
were so prevalent last year. The police force is
scarcely twohrds as strong it should be- and with
the best of intentions it will be impossible to watch
all the rascals that nest the city Judcious self
protection is good thing and few hints as to its
management may not be amiss.
Don't drink rum Liquor is the first step toward
trouble little renders youover bold "a little more
makes you quarrelsOme. E..l
Don't NEEDLE with strangers close mouth sell.
dom gets any one in trouble. If any loafer black
guards yOu do not descend to his and talk back
His words cannot hurt-his fist may. Keep quiet
and pass on.
Don't mix in street crowds, especially after dark
They are often got up purposely to pick pockets.
Don't hang around corners where vagabonds of
either resort. You will be spotted, and be apt to
get bruised face and lose your watch and money.
If necessarily out at night, take the broadcast and
best lighted streets, and have eye for deep door
ways and other hiding places.
Weapons are generally more trouble than profit.
revolver is no protection against the ruifian who
pounces upon you unawares. A knife is scarcely
more available Besides, if you shoot you may kill,
and that is not desirable alternative under any cir
cumstances.
Thus, by keeping your mouth shut against liquor
and against babbling, by keeping out of crowds and
dark aleys-n short, by minding your own business,
and never medding with others, you may reasonably
expect to get along at any hour without difficulty.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-17

ANEopoTE OF RANDOLPH Theirs is no end to
the sayings of John Randolph Of Roanoke. He was
on one occasion in tavern, lying on sofa in the
parlor waiting for the stage to come to the door,
dandiied chap stepped into the room with whip in
his hand, just come from drive, and standing be-
fore the mirror arranged his hair and collar quite
conscious OF the presence of the gentleman on the
sofa. After attitudinzing while be turned to 60
out, when Mr.. Randolph asked him, $3.50 /.
g Has the stage come ~ - 49,. *
Stage sir! stage!n said the Top, g I've nothing to
do with it, sir.'' s-l.s, 49,. -. =.
Oh! | beg your pardon said Randolph, quietly,
iouhgM you tcere the dYiper," - -
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-17
s1ort.sy,ng Adm,sslon.

Inc Baton Rouge Advocate, . paper that supports
u. " Davidson for Congress in late issue concluded
lengthy article in the following terms !.
Our nominee Dayidson) may dodge and hide away
from bis opponents, leaving the Democracy to battle
without leader but let insight only the Drawer and
fall the nobler, II fall we must - :,
Upon the above the Baton Rouge Southwest, Of
the 18th inst, comments as follows:
Strange and humiliating confession Passing
strangeH and yet, not 30 strange after all for Is q
the involuntary utterances OF brave spirit that il
disguised beyond endurance with the skulkinx cow
ardce Of the man it feels itself compelled, BY party
discipline to support. Can it be possible that si-
position Of Representative to Congress, one OF whom
his most ardent advocate truly uses the above Ian
guage How can our friend, the heroic editor Of the
Advocate, be willing to battle without leader, and
one who lodges and hides away from his opponents,
instead Of manfally defending his position before the
people? In the event Of his election how can We ex-
pess saeh :. leader. e fight our battles against the
ccnofts o. Black Repnbiicanism and Abotfonism, in
ne halls OF our National Legislature? When onr
rights are assailed, will be not hide from his oppo-
nents! When Kansas demands admission as State,
80 iornnase as to secure prosavery constitution,
VII ne Pc ready to do battle to sustain the doctrine
against the enemies Of our prin-
ciples OF VIII he dodge aud send for our gallant
Ii1end 81 the Advocate to speak for him? What viii
tne cnvalIoHs Quitman and the whole delesation of
.rue southern representatives think Of the intelli
genee and gallantry Of the voters Of the Third Con-
erosion District, when they shall send them as an
ally, man virtually branded by his own leading
organ as go deficient in both moral physical cour
age that be dare not meet his opponents in sefde
fence, and in defence Of those who cling 70 hin
through mistaken idea of the obligations Of party
It seems to US that such admissions and demonstra
tons as these should induce the people Of the Thin
Congressional District to vote en- nasse against David
son-a man who lodges, hides and sk1llks from di,
cussor, and who cannot be induced to meet either
bis two honorable opponents in the arena Of fair
bate. Such man is evidently unfit to represent a
intelligent and high-minded constituency.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-17

No CHANCE FOR "WHITE FoLKS.'-The Dallas
Herald, rampant bombshell organ, speaking of the
banner to be given to the county having the largest
Democratic majority, says
"Under the present arrangement we white folks
can't compete with our German and Mexican breth-
renh
On this the Nacogdoches Chronicle makes the fol-
lowing comment:
What base ngrattude Before the election the
Germans and Mexicans are cajoled and atered until
one would suppose Americans were inferior race.
After the election they degraded to the position
of negroes Remembering the fact that the Germans
and Mexcans saved the Wacoes from an inglorious
defeat in the late canvass this does seem the I'M
kindest cut of ALL" CSan Antonio Herald.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-17

TRAGEDY AT JHANsI-It is all true about poor
Frank Gordon, He, Alick skene, his wife, aud
few peons managed to get into small round tower
when the disturbance began the children and all
sixty. Gordon had a regular battery of guns, also
revolvers and be and Skene picked off the rebels
fast as they could fire, Mrs skene loading for them
The poems say they missed once, and before it
was all over they killed thrty-seven, besides many
wounded. The rebels, after butchering all in the
fort, brought ladders against the tower, and COM
menced swarmng up. Frank Gordon was shot
through the forehead and killed at once. Skene then
saw it was of no use going any so he kissed
his wife, shot her, and then himself.
Letter from India
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-17
THE FonoE OF HAB1r-A Wisconsin correspond

THE FORCE OF HABIr-A Wisconsin correspond
ent of the Knickerbocker relates the following
The Methodists are having great revival here !;
and among the late converts is man whose profess
sion has been Three. card Monte."| Times being
somewhat hard, he has found little profit of late
in his legitimate practice and recently became
hopefully converted" as the elderssay. Night be-
fore last he frem his seat at tie suggestion of
the elder, that he should like to hear any ones ex
perience,'' and commenced " Brethren and sisters,
the Lord has blessed me very much Inever felt so
happy in my life; (getting embaTassed,) I say
never felt so happy; (more embarrassed) If any
one thinks ever did, they get lively bet out of
me!n There was very small smoker then, and the
elder followed with some remarks on human de-
prayty' r--s..4 ..7- a. s.-.. -
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-17

In jolly company, each one was to ask question.
If it answered. the proposer paid forfeit or if
he could not it himself he paid forfeit. Pats
question was :" How the little ground squirrel digs
his hole, without showing any dirt about the en-
trancey When they all gave it up, Pat said 'Sure,
do you see he begins at the other end of the hole
there?" 'Ah!f said Pat, :" that's your question
can you answer it yourself?"
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-17

GOLD PUT."-On one occasion during the Revolu-
ton, Geld Putt had received lot Of new recruits,
and as he had some fighting which he wished to do
before long, and wanted none but willing men, he
drew up his levies in rank before him. "Now, boys
said he, ~ don't wish to retain any of you who wish
to leave therefore, if any of you Is dissatisfied and
stepping six PAGES in front of the line But, added
the old war dog, an shoot the first that steps
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-17
A NOVEL SWIMMING MATcH.-Our foreign ex
changes chronicle the following:

A NOVEL SWIMMING MATcH.-Our foreign eX-
changes chronicle the following:
swimming match once took place at Paris be-
tween Madame de c. and Marquise de B.,
who undertook to accomplish the distance between
Pont Nenf and the Pont Notre Dame in given time,
being allowed the of the left hand only, the other
to be occupied in holding green parasol to screen
the vsage of the fair swimmer from the sun. The
usually quiet, naked river was crowded with little
boats. Count de c. himself sat at the head of the
boat in which the fair rivals had been conveyed to
the midst of the river and gave the signal for start
ing by hosting little blue flag. At the summons
the fair Maids plunged over either side of the boat,
and were soon behed gliding along rapidly in the
stream. The ladies were attired in loose, wide trow-
sers, of fine cashmere, white, striped with blue, the
waist bound with scarlet belt, shirt of the finest
cambria, with short sleeves. The Marquise de B.
was of dark Moorish complexion, and her jet black
tresses were confined by net of scarlet silk, adorned
with brads and tassels while the golden locks of her
companion were secured upon roller, and shortened
round her neck la gamin de Paris. The dark-eyed
Marquise won the victory by an arms length.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-17
Nsh 0rlfaus 9ailp Gresttnt.
MONDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 10, 1857.
from the Pointe coupeo Echo
Tommy Green.
An: Uncle Ned.
Respectfully Dedicated to r. G.. Davidson, alias the,
~ a1H : ''' !. TVur Horse.


NJ ssH . g''' Vur Horse.
There is an old !" War Horse" and they call hin
Thomas G., t. rs -
And he's dying very sure, very sure,
He had no strength as every one will see,
In the places where was heard L. Sigur. <
Then lay down all hopes of success,
Hang up the harness." and confess
There's no more work for the poor old horse,
For he's sick indeed, and growing daily worse
His principles were such as none can but despise
He had no disposition for to yield,
He had no right for to make compromise, m
So he therefore had to stay in the field.
Then tell this to the officer of Custom, q n
4 Tell it to the General of the Bureau, q. s.8
There's no more hope for poor old Tom, ,.-a
For he's very near the end of his row. -.0-.O.a
When old Tommy dies, Massa slidell take it bad,
De tears will run like de rain,
Old Johnny turn pale and he look berry sad,
Kase he neber, neber can be king" again.
Then let US all be glad and rejoice,
Proclaim 1t everywhere with our voice,
There's no more Congress for old Tom Green,
For he's dead and never more will be seen. y r
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-17

= LET WE'LL A1oNE.-When Goodwin was employed
in writing the life Of Chatham he applied to many of
his acquaintance for suitable anecdotes and sngges
TONS Mr.. Fawcett supplied him with striking pas
sage from speech which he had heard Chatham
deliver general warrants every mans house is
called his castle. Why? Because it is surrounded
by moat, or defended by a wall? No. 1t may be
straw built hut; the wind may enter it the rain may
enter it but tine King cannot.' The point, as Faw-
cett thought. was plain enough but when he came
to read the printed volume he found it thus
Every mans house is called his castle. Why? Be-
cause it is surrounded by moat, or defended by a
wall No! 1t may be a straw.built hut the rain
may enter it-al the winds of heaven may whistle
round it-but the King cannot.'
This indicated what Fawcett called a defect Of
natural imagination.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-17

HARD SToNE.-About the hardest case ever
heard of was a murderer named Stone, executed
many years since in Exeter, New Hampshire. Just
before the rope was placed around his neck, he re-
quested the Sheriff to give him mug Of ale. The
request being promptly acceded to, he took the mug
and commenced blowing the froth from the ale.
"What are you doing that for?" nervously asked
the Sheriff.
because" returned the stubborn wretch, /" don't
think froth is healthy!'
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-17

A lawyer having occasion to draw up deed for an
old bachelor, wrote in the attestaton ciause:" 4" |
-, neither married nor likely to be at present,
God be praised for his infinite mercy) have here.
unto set my hand and seal this etc. 1t was SO
.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-17

& sr1TEFUL-The New York Express administers
the following rebuke to its neghbor, the Tribune,
for the pains it sometimes takes to exhibit its rancor
GUS hatred of MIR. Fillmore and the American party
Our neighbor of the Tribune " loves to say and
do mean thing of a political opponent over and
above all other Journals in the country. A kind
word said of Mr.. Fillmore by clerical Lexington.
KY, correspondent of the New York Observer, calls
forth the following rejonder:
Why Mr.. Fillmore should take such particular
interest IN this philosopher (Arstotle) is more than
we can divine: unless, indeed he desires by the
skul logic of that ancient to demonstrate the con
sstency of hobnobbing with the Pope in Rome and
then pitching into the Catholics in America
Now, as Mr.. Fillmore has neither been {" hobnob-
bling with the Pope" nor "pitching into the Catho-
lies, the Tribune, by its illnatured comments, has
only found occasion for fresh evidence of its pro-
pensity to crafty an ancient grudge against dis
tnguished citizen, who is safe from personal
calumny in the retirement of his own home than
when at the hes of the Government.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-17
Is RECRUITING LrrERAruRE.-A recent English news


paper says:
4. Several recruiting parties belonging to Her Ma
jestys forces have been soourning in the neighbor
hood of Taunton for some weeks past. Surely there
ought to be no lack Of enlistment where flaming
placards in all the colors Of the rainbow, meet the
gaze OF smart young men, in such language as the
following: Englishmen! Yon who have strong
arms and stout hearts, have you not heard the dying
wall OF your outraged and murdered country women,
calling upon you to be up and avenge them? You
who have sisters and sweeheats that you love, can
you hear that hundreds upon hundreds as fair as
they, are given up to treatment worse than death,
and then to DEATH with all the ingenuity Of torture
that hell can devise. and then hesitate? Can you.
unmoved, listen to their agonizng shrieks, and hear
the cry of their poor slaughtered babes? Arise,
Englshmen, arise Lay down your sickles, for your
work is done, and cold winter comes upon you. Take
up the bayonet Of good British steel and go forth to
reap harvest OF vengeance upon the cowardly mis-
creants who roam over the fair land Of India, laden
with the spoil, and red with the blood of Englands
outraged daughters! 7" Still the number. who take
up the bayonet is small, in comparison with the de-
mand. -, 49, sss-f5 : ~ \ f45-..5ss
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-17

Hans?" sad Dutchman, to his urchin son,
whom he had just been thrashing for swearing at his
mother, watts dat you're thinking wicked apout, in
de corner dare?" % amt tnk not'n." r"You lie,
you vagabone you-yon links cot dam-and now I'll
vim Won for dat 4 -