davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1857-09-17
SCHEME

S]'aI p-.5ss, .InouninF to-. ..sI,2o2,OOO.
Certificate OF Package Of % wholes, s!s3 ~
Do Do 90 Ss 81 Halves |. ..-...... i!i %
De do IS nsS,hs, - Is IS
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1857-09-17
RICHMOND DAILY WHIG.

terms:
IN rspsr " Per annum semiwerhly, o. weekly a. always
m all case. uher. evidence dpost "a letter n ,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1857-09-17

FRESH IMPORTED GOoDS
A l. l. L II n DE- lSb7i
WV. T.. xUTLER =
NO. 10 MAIN STREET RICHMOND, VA
CXK IMPORTER AND WHOLESALE pEIIRp IN
A OhlNA, EARrHESwkRk GLAsa IANpa -
W. LOOKING GLAssES. CAsTORs AND W.
~ FANCY GOODSY -
reeve. per ship ga from Liverpool,
% rsea a,rva, At the port Of New supply o new
w
e manufaeories choice Giasgrae IooSns
sor and Fancy Articles which determined % sei at io
Plees u cd@s and proEfe moafas
goods and prices -r'' 'S'N''o W eA.Aaans
Orders promptly als aai goods PACKED In the bes. man.
..Se WM. p. BUTLkR,
Z Main
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1857-09-17

J.D.snARPE IN. ESTES.
j. u. SHARPE q CO,
WHOLESALE TOBACCO FACTORS,
NO. 23 FRONT ROW,
NE MPIIs, TENNE ssEE.
LIBERAL cash advances made on eonsignnents IN
p.T cashier Of the sOuthern wcis cashier o: IN:
Va. John ~ otsy. cashier Of isnk yrsin. Ocs-iy
H t. WINSTON a CO.. -
a.; wAo.... Dealer. rsr1n .S EERSHdST
CIGARS, corner Cary and 1s,h streets. desi
orr wIRGINIA SAVINGS, HANK.
CHARTERED BY THE LEGISLATURE or VIRGINIA.
CAPITAL 100000.
received s deposit n q ave dollar. up
for re%snsr 81 Or E Sn o9 p. 1,.s, =.
periods, Interest est, =, The rate Of Ave per een,Gm
psPS: ,sss,y.S re and o PSns.s. sn Issued y The Cashier
Streets Richmond Va sAGL sS : SoITsELL, President
- Once removed to the ofChrssn Lahrop No % Main
In s0n,sansnce Of The rsssnsSn o. David Crane wm
moved to the store Of Christian LaOp where deposits
rasinsg deposit six months per for
ha, been in existence tues,ye,rn, year.. h..
loaned eight millions Of dollars Suspended has
never lost one dollar or failed to Join Rs sSsI
WIN II. CHRISTIAN osshier
nht-dly HUGH W. PRY. Secretary.
FIRE, MARINE AND LIFE INSURANCE.
oYPIcE RICHMOND FIRE ASSOCIATION, I
Second Doc, 6ds f Gorner Kail dad iitA st'
s1 sSoss % as;eIPSa on as rsa:O.s terms "
Of Director. personally community
SS sr %sspss in ,h. city, Where all lose. literally Al
No policy fee charged for Fire Da6 M5ra: G1ERIp nh.
!so H. BosHra, Secretary JeiT-a
y. s s..s
Issaar ao" .; e q, :s a ito r al =: sSs1 Soa. pc %
I wa. y. GRAY, PresIient
myie-u PETER W. GRUBBs Treasurer
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1857-09-17
METAL BRANDs.

II IN !, .-a,e yo1 msrehAni Anafaetu-ers 60
~ cal once on he andeEned nice Band IN hr.n1
sTa sNods WIZ fsn Vi. A.ays and him posi- ready 70 Do
- n. ns oi business Ia The shortest possible notice IN
~ We eounry, nrighborng
ofisTs oy mai. (urn have your Br.nds - ~
es. ~ OF enArge Also.
~'S''1 hAha' A Z. GRAHAM, Brand Gutter,
susS-iy 'eeo man aRs Rsa; Sraas,i1;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-14

EUGENE n FAILURg-" Malakoff.n the Cos-
siPing Paris correspondent of the New York
Times, writes that it Is currently reported in the
metropolis of the worlds vanitfes that the en-
poror has pronounced his giddy empress a fail
ure. lie married her because he Thought she had
brilliant self sustaining intellect and would be
great aid and comfort to him. He finds her friv-
olous and unreliable. and has to be tryant in his
unfaithful. Malakoff writes of Eugenie: Her
time Is spent in discussing and getting I'D fine
robes; she wants to revive the system of court
pages and other expurgated fooleries of other
centuries; she wants her court to dazzle, but her
inventions are those OF the mlliner. 1t appears
that EuSenie is one of those delicate and prema-
ture organizations which reach their acme into In
effective mediOcrity
The emperor's bad behavior is TINS dished M:
For twelvemonth public rumor has accused him
OF all sorts Of little sins against his empress the
fair Eugenie. Naturally, the camp Of ladies of
honor had to suffer in this proximity. Then Ger
tain theatrical beauties. After these a belle
ItaJtsHes, and now-oh, ungratefulness lit il a
comPatriot Of Eugenie, belle CdStiIissce
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-14
AUCTION SALES.
BY JAS. C. MCGUIRE. Auctloneer.

by JAS. G. MCGUIRE Auctloneer.
VERY EXTENSIVE SALE BY CArALoe uE
OF INFERIOR ROSEWOOD SEVEN OCTAVE CHICK
! FIRING PIANO FORTE, ELEGANT CITY-MADE CABINET
FTRNsgIURE. EUR g. HATDsoaE slLT-FRAMB MIRRORS,
tfP NPfSssELs pi GAnEsE !. ss
whole Is disposed of, shall sell the superior FuTni-
a,s and effects of the Ebbitt M House sitnatSd on
every variety and style OF Parlor and Chamber Fur
This extensive establishment embraces some
sig6ty parioTs and chalhors which have been
ture all having been made at the best establishments
OF ths city and ofvery superior style and finish. We
Elegant rosewood Louis qua.orze seven octave Pi
nm anofoIte, by Chckering
Elegant Erench-p plate giltframe mante, pier, and
Handsome Oil Paintings, Pasteis, and French En-
o. cravings in rich gilt frames
superior rosewood and walnut crimson plush cover
, cd French and tete -a-tete Sofas
Divan, arm, ladies' and parlor Chairs
Suite Of rosewood Parlor Furniture finished in blue
and gold brocatele, comprising two tete a-tete
Suites of handsome walnut figured damask covered
PaTlor Furniture, consisting of two Sofas, two
Handsomc walnut Whatnots, Etasere,, and Book
, stands, of various patterns
:, in rosewood, walnut, and mahogany
Elegant brooatslle, dainask: and lace CuItains
throughout the house, with gilt Cornice' Cords.
Rich French China Vases, Candelnbras. and other
Superior Velvet, English Brussels, and three ply
, carpets throughout the house
BRUSSELS and Ventlan hall and stair Carpets
Splendid rosewood, walnut, and mahogany marble
top dressing Bureaus and Washstands, Ward
Jenny lind and French Bedsteads
Fine painted Cottage Sets, with and without mar
Solid cherry Bedsteads, WardroJes, and Wash
. stands Of superior make
Painted Wardrobcs, Bedsteads, and Washstands
Superior cured hair Mattresses
Fine Feather Beds, Bolsters, and Pillows
Quilts, Comforts, Bedspreads. SheetIng, Bolster
French China, mia'rrbIed, and granite Toilet Sets
Rush and cane-seat Chairs, Rockers
Mahogany hairspring seat Sofas. Rockers. arm ard
side Chairs
Hair Cloth, rep. and damask covered Lounges
Marbe-top SidebOards and Beaufets
bookcases, Writing Desks, arm Chairs
Eight superior engraved heavy silver plated Tea
Silver-plated Castors. Walters, Tea and Coffee
Urns, Spoons and Forks
Superior Table Cutlery. Fire Irons
Walnut and mahogany extension, breakfast. card,
Superior oak cans-seat dining Chairs
FRENCH China and granite Dinner, Desert, and Tea
Service
Crystal cut-glass Decanters, Water Bottles, Cob
let's, Tnmblers, and Wine Glasses
Block tin Urns, Chahng Dishes. and Dish Covers
Radiator, open CRATE, and air-tIght Stoves
together with general assortment Of every article
III the housekeeping line.
Terms So and under, cash over that sum a Gre
DIT OF sixty and ninety days, for satisfactorily endOr
sed notes, bearing interest.
= Also, AT -FOUR O'CLOCK on Tuesday the 2lst, in
front OF the premises, one handsome onehOrse FAM
iiy Carnage, nearly new and built to order by Of
:; The House, which is probably one OF the
best adapted for fashionable boarding house or ho-
ap8-d &c. MCGUIRE, Auct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-14

n WARSISG TO THE SHAN NOBILIrY-The
French COrncil Of state has proposition before
" directed against persons who assume the titles
10 which they have no right. The counts, WIS.,
counts and barons, who, like the ''painted iay,''
deck themselves in narrowed plumes, are nnner-
o"N beyond calculation. IL is proposed to make
- PrnaI foT any one To- assume title the genuine
h-9' ol which lac cannot prove. Such assun pt ion
vas Pehai Ill 1892. At that period the law was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-14

BY JAMES c. MEG UIRE, Auctioneer.
VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY ON
' NEW JERSEY AVENUE, BETWEEN SOUTH B AND
G sTRERTs.-On TUESDAY AFTERN NOON,
April l4th, at ~ O'Clock the premises, shall sell
the south half of Lot numbered IL, In square num-
bered 689 fronting % feet ga inches on New JERSEY
avenue, between south B and south streets, run
consisting of large thrce-story brick House, now
under rent to and occupied by tho United States
Coast Survey Office.
This property offers rare inducements as an invest
ment, IN view of the present occupancy and future
prospect Of beIn. taken in the Capitol grounds.
Title perfect. Terms at sale.
apl lG-d JAS. C.. MCGUIRE, Auct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-14

THg MASSACRE IN MINSZsOTA.-A letter to
the Saint Paul Pioneer from Mankato, under date
of Match 25d, gives these particulars Of the re-
cent massacre At Spirit Lake
Mr.. Markham had BEEN to the Des Moines river
to see amer his oxen, which were there feeding
upon rushes, and in going home got bewildered
and hungry, and started for the nearest house
Upon reaching IL he found the doors and windows
broken open, and on the inside lay the body of
an old lady. a short distance from the house,
upoa the snow, he found a boy about twelve
wears Of ago, who was also dead. A short distance
from the body OF the boy he found that of girl,
partially devoured by the dogs. He says that he
visited four othe: houses where families had been
living, bat person was there; everything IN
the houses were thrown over the floors. He
started for the sixth house, expecting to stay all
night but found several Indian tents pitched be-
fore the door. He being fatigued, crept into a
snow bank and laid until morning, when he start
ed for the settlement at Springfield.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-14

EOR SALE OR RENT-THE DESIRABLE
Il RESIDENCE on the corner or r and 2lst sts
together with the Grounds surrounding it. The
House contains sixteen rooms, has gas throughout
and furnace. The stable will ba sold or rented with
the house If desired. The lot the house stands on
IS 80 by l5 feet, but the purchaser can havo moro
ALSO, for Sale-The LOT OF GROUND on the
corner Of and 10Th streets, and LOTS on 18th near
street. Apply to CHUBB BROTHERS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-14

CLAM PBARLs.-The Paterson GnardIan SAYS
quite .h excitement has, for the past fortnight,
existed IN Tue upper part Of that CITY, owing TO a
sort OF FeaII ~ mama. Some parties, a few weeks
since, In examining the meat Of the fresh water
CLAIMS, which so abound In brooks in that yicin-
ity, discovered pearl Of uncommon size and
beauty. Upon further searching others were Sc
cured, and the fact becoming known quite a
Ermber OF the tOwnsmen got wild uDoD the dis
covery. About 800 have been found one as big
a. a marble, for which 900 has boon refu.ed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-14

A Il PRIVATE SALE.-WILL BE SOLD AT
"a private sale, the new and convenient two-story
FRAME HOUSE, No. 65 Market street, George
town, ID. G., containing hve rooms and bath room,
fine cistern Of water in the yard, with pump and
water fixtures IN the Kitchen and is lighted by
For small family n more desirable home cannot be
obtained. Apply to BARNARD & BUCKLEY, Auc-
tIOneaTS. on6 1xv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-14
ID A letter from Winston. Md, dated March

IDA letter from Winston, Md, dated March
- gives an account OF tragical afYaif that hap
Pened on tho night OF the 27th ult. The son Of
Philip PendetOn and young man by the name
Of Drain, from Chicago. hld some misunderstand
ing. which resulted In Drains challenging young
PendetOR. lie accepted the challenge, and chose
for weapons bowie knives. They nailed them
selves down 10 u tgo-inCh oak plank by the pants,
aud fought antil Drain was mortality wounded
Young Pendleton was cut nearly In pieces, and
now lies ia Il critical condition. Part OF Pendls-
Ton knife il still in Drains head. The Doctor
THINKS they will both die. will write soon and
Eve particulars Of this sad occurrence. Drain was
year Old, small Of statue, while Pcndleton was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-14

TURNPIKE ROAD FOR LEASE.-The Union
c5srteTe nv W tho Safs 6 h3aq SOnpoaS, regularly
out its road leading. from the end of the Seventh
street Plank Road, hye miles north of Washington,
county, distance OF nearly fifteen miles. Inc first
milo IL laid with plank, with good gravel track on
one side, and tho balance of the road with hard, bro
ken quartz.
The whole of the road is under toll and in success
ful travelling condition.
Proposals will be received by the undersigned I'D
to the llth April at for the lease of the same
Tor one or moro years. the contractor will he au-
thOLlZed to receive tho tolls according the terms
OF the charter and amendments thereto and requir-
ed, under bond with satisfactory security, to keep
the road In good order, to pay ell the expenses for
collecting tolls to pay tho reserved rent as of
ten as may he required by the Board of Directors
and TO surrender the same good order at the end
of the lease.
The company reserves the right to accept or reject
proposals in whole or part. Address A. BOWIE
DAVIS, President, BrOokville, Montgomery coun-
ty, MARYLAND. an I-stsw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-14

HANDSOME FOUR STORY BRICK HOUSE
IL AND LOT AT PRIVATE SAI.E.-The sub
scrber will sell, at private sale, the handsome
FOUR STORY BRICK HOUSE F. and LOT situa-
ted on North q, between 4th and 5th streets west ;
contains 30 square feet of ground The House be-
ing No. 5l4, opposite Judiciary Square, contains
nine gnod ana convenient rooms and wide passage,
reasonable terms For fur her particulars inquire of
the subscriber, on the premises al Mr.. Lees Of
hce Pennsy lvanla avenue between ~ and eth SITS.
l9-eOtf ID. C.. REED.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-14
By A. GREEN, AuctIoneer.
VHyyun nINc n

by A. OhbEN, AuctlOneer.
TWO VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS AT
Il AUCTION, ONE NEAR JUDICIARY SQUARE, AND
the other on Capitol Hlll.-On TUESDAY, April IA,
at O'Clock, p. M, will sell, on the premises part of
Lot No. 49, in square No. 5Sl on Sd street west. be-
tween and streets north. Said lot fronts east
"A feet and q of inch and extends back 95 feet
inches, and contains 2s45 square feet 10 nchesmore
less A hne thI story brick building stands on
the adjoining lot and number of the better class Of
buildings have in the past year or two been erected
in the Immediate neighborhood. The locality is de-
srable in consequence of being near the City Hall,
and within a short walk OF Pennsylvania avenue
and some OF the public buildings,
And at hal past 5 oclock or immediately after the
o q the IN saars No beaGy situated
Capitol Hill, having front on north street OF 4s
feot pa inches, between Sd and 4th streets east,
ming with side alley to so feet alley in the rear;
Said lot contains 6,O85 square feet more or less, and
Is located in the immediate vicinity OF the New Me-
thodist Episcopal Church.
Terms One fourth, cash balance in g. l2, and Ia
months the purchaser to give notes for the deferred
payments bearing interest from the day of sale.
deed given and deed OF trust taken. All conveyan-
Id A. GREEN, Auct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-14
Dentistry, &c.
nENTISTRY.
~ DIR. STEPHEN BAILY,
OFFICE Ne. l98, PENNSYLVANIA Avenue.
THO doeTs from ltfh Sfrttf.

DR.. BAILY begs leave 10 inform the public that he
can be seen at all hours az his office, located above
practice with the large number of patiens and great
variety Of difficult that he has treated success
seenc or ot6e1wise % rea5T re 20 the s eeS :
own e1 experience oonhrming the opinion of many men
and and f. Psrmy, has ied h oST siDce. Ds dis
card all merc1Ia preParatioIs for filing Teeth, also
ments r for ., the construction Of Continuous Gum
mouth, as was most conclusively shown BY the last
Although he fatters himself from his long resi-
and R1Sos IN 0 ne IS yoSS %
leave TO refer them 10 the foiIowine "0 ''HS
TESTIMONIALS:
From the late Rector of the Church OF Epiphany cf
DIR. STEPHEN BAILT: Dear Sir-I desire TO ex press
y0u as a superior dentist The operations executed
for me have been highly satisfactory hope that You
may receive the patronage from my friends and the
public that your skill 50 vel deserves.
Washington, Aug. as. 1855. ]. W. FRENCH.
From one of the Oldest firms in Baltimore, Messrs.
Having empoyed bf Stephen Baily. Surgeon Den
tIst, Of Washington city, TO execute for me inn
my entire satisfaction, and IN view Of the fact that
of the most members Of the Dental
perform the same work satisfactorily, it gives me
great pleasure to express my entire confidence and
Baltimore, Jan. Il, ls57. Hartmann BOGGS.
Extract froma note received from the late Hon. John
NJ. Clayton.
The teeth you made for me ] work admirably az moth
Ing 0Ouu DC Oe''s'' 'e' ioHN ttdHtU ~ CLAYTON.
To those that seek relief from the maadIes or the
teeth can cheerfuy recommend DIR. :. BaIy as
superior Dentist: he made a set OF porcelain teeth
for one of my family and plugged several teeth for
my self, and the work has ell stood well for more than
ten years. RObEhI Il. NlAON.
Of the Va. Conf. of the NJ. f. Church South.
April l9. 1856.
I'VE, the undersigned. having had occasion 20 avail
ourselves of the professional skill of DIR. :. BaIy.
Surgeon Dentist of this city, having been cognlz
OF his operations families or friends. take
pleasure in pressing admiration of his artistic
skill well of the uniformly satisfactory manner
IN which he performs the most delicate and dlihcult
operations Dental Surgery, and we respectfully re-
commend him 10 the confidence and patronage OF the
public, of which consider him emlnently worthy.
Thomas L. WALTER, Architect L. -. Capitol.
THOMAS MILLER, VI. ID. of Washington, ID. &.
u. :. BOHRER, NJ. ID. OF Georgetown, ID. e.
Ms. LINCOLN. NJ. D.. of Washington, ID. e.
los. n. BRADLEY, of Washington, ID. g.
GEORGE WALTON, Ex-Governor of Florida.
WALTRR LENox, Ex-Mayor of Washington.
HENRY BALDWIN, L. ;. Patent Once,
&C. WIGHT, Principal RIttenhouse Academy.
feb ~ tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-14

TNO ARCHITECTS-BYA RESOLUTION OF
Il the two Boards of the City Council the "Joint
Committee on the Washington Asylum are author
lzed . offer premium for plan and specifications
for building suitable for almShOuse and workhouse
purposes. In pursuance to said resolution the Joint
COMMITTEE hereby propose to receive from all the
architects of the city of Washington who dis
posed TO compete for the same, plans and speclca-
tions for building for tho above purposes, and to
award to the architect whose plan snail be accepted
the sum of two hundred dollars. The building to be
fre-proOf throug hOut, and to accommodate not less
than one hundred and eighty inmates the two de-
partments. The building TO be divided into three
apartments for the Intendant and his family, Of
ces dlspensary, &c, one for the poor, and one for
vagrants and paupers.
No compensation will be given except to the archi
tect whose plan shall he adopted.
Plans may be left at the office Of the Chairman on
Sth street near Pennsy ylvana avenue with either
member of the Joint Committee.
apI-tf JOHN i. SMITH, Chairman,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-14

A VALUALE FARM FOR SALE-5s.l acres
County Of Fauquler, Virginia, on the Alexandra
and Orange Railroad, a few yards from Warrenton
Junction; within nine miles by Railroad from the
County Seat, and only two hours travel from the
cltles of Washington and Alexandria: The Farm is
Piled with water and timber and has much excellent
meadow land. Churches, Mills, and good neghbors
apply to JAMES MORROW, Esq, on the pace,
or to the subscriber at his Brokers Ofhco, near
mar "a RoBERT MORROW.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-14

IN VIRTUE OF TWO WRITS OF FIERI
L Facas, issued from the Clerks Office Of the
Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for the
County Of Washington, and to me directed, | shall
expose TO public sno for cash, in front Of the Court
house door Of said county, on WEDNESDAY the
18th OF April, 1857, at l2 clock, m all defendant s
right ttle claim and interest in and to lots No. and
~, In square No. GAL; together will all and singular
the improvements thereon, " being the property on
which the Lime Kiln is located, at the corner of Vr
sinla Avenue and the canal, seized and levied upon
as the property of Parrott 4. Prinale, Edward p.
Goode, Samuel J. Seeley and Cornelius Boyle. and
will DO sold TO satisfy udcals No. 2i3, to October
term 1855, and judcIals to March term 1857 in favor
of Frederick and Augustus Schneider, and John
PuTdy. J. u. HOOVER.
ap4 ids Marshal of the Dist. of Col.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-14

IN VIRTUE OF TWO WRIrS OF FIERI
Facias, issued from the Clerks Office of the Cir
cult Court OF the District Columbia for the County
of Washington, and to me directed, shall expose 10
public sale, for cash, in front of the Courthouse
door of said county, on WEDNESDAY the 10Th of
April, 1857, at O'Clock, p m all defendants right,
SION NJ erd Of lot No. T. in square No. 57i of the
City of Washington, in said county and district,
and Ohio Railroad Cohlpany, and plot thereof duly
recorded The said lots, NJ and \, having front of
- feet "a inches Louisiana Avenue and street,
and averaging 90 feet 80 inches list street west,
and containing $50 square feet, being the northeast
property of James Crutchett, and will be sold To
satisfy udcias No. 20 and 2 to March term l357 in
favor Of Hamilton & Cain. }. ID. HOOVER,
ap Aids Marshal for the District of Col