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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-09-11
MANHOOD, iv
HOW LOST. HOW RESTORED.

Just Published, in a Sealed EnrelorS, -5 -
A LECTURE on THE NATURE. TREArNTESr AND
RADICAL. CENE0 OF, SllERAl ATORRlIOEA. or Sem:
inal Weakness, Sexual Debility. NerYOusnrSs and
Involuntary Eniissi"s. producing ln,lGtsIlcS Con-
sumption aud Mental and Physical Debility.
BY ROB. j. CULVE&WELL, n. D.,
The important Glct that the awful consequences OF
selfNmse may lie otoctuully without inter
na medicines or tile dangerous applications OF cGus.
tics, instrumsnts. mclicAtel b1ligieS AMI other
plrlca deVses is here clenrly demonstrated and the
entirely new and highly Successful treatment as
adopted by the celebrated author fully xpRiI.e by
lc4ns of which every is enabled cure himself
perfectly, anil at the least possible coat thereby
avoiding al the advertised nnstrunls of the day. This
Lecture viii prove boon to thousands lind thousands.
Sent under seal to any address, post pnid on the
receipt Of two postage stamps. by addressing DR..
GllAS. J. G: KLINE, $50 First Avenue, New York,
Post Box 1886. iY16
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-09-11
dh". w. JOHNSON. W. D. JOHNSON.
G. w. JOHNSON e. son,

M"aufnoturorS or Copper, TIN aud
Sheet Iron Ware.
HATING AyAILED OURSELVES OF ALL THE
III improved facilities arO better prepared now
than ever to fill all orders for any article or work III
the above limo OF business. Vallies and Conductors
made to order. Steamboat work done in a substan-
tIal and workTnnnlikO manner. We are now paving
particular attention this branch OF the trade and
can guarantee satisfaction in every particular To
wholesale Dealers offer inducements TINT
cannot be found elsewhere. Our stock of Ware is
complete and the assortment full ut all times We
keep stock Of thoncst and most approved patterns
oil Coal and Wood Stoves ON hand Mt all times.
q. W. JOHNSON i SON,
No. 1T9 Market Square,
Jyz-d%wtt VIII cCliIg Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-18

THE LIFE AND DEATH OF A MISER.-Michael
Baird, Tor Bear, rs he is sometimes called J
who lives near Little York, Pennsylvania. was
a miserable miser. His father left a valuable
farm, of five hundred acres, in the vicinity of
York, with some farming and household ari-
cles. He kept tavern for number of years,
married. and raised four children lie accu-
mulated an immense estate, which he reserved
So tenaclOusly that he never afforded n dollar
for the education of his children. He never
was known to lay out one dollar in cash for any
article he might be in need of; he would either
do without it, or find some person who would
barter with him for something he couhl not
conveniently sell for money. He farmed largely
and kept large distillery, which he supplied
entirely with his own grain He kept team
for the conveyance of his whisky to Baltimore,
where, when he could not sell for money at a
price to suit him, he bartered for necessaries
for his family and tavern In this way he
amassed an estate worth four hundred thousand
dollars.
Such was his attachment to money that he
was never known to credit single dollar Ia
any man. Upon the best mortgage + security
that could be given he would not lend cent
He never vested one dollar to public funds
neither would he keep the notes of any bank
longer than he could get them changed. He
deposited his specie in large iron chest until
ii would hold no more. He then provided n
strong irOn-hoOped barrel, which he also filled
After his death his strong boxes yielded two
hundred and thirty thousand dollars in gold
and silver
The cause of his death was as remarkable rs
the course Of his life. A gentleman from Vir-
ginia offered him twelve dollars a bushcl fer
one hundred and ten bushels of clover seed
hut he would not do it for less than thirteen
dollars, and they did not agree. The seed was
afterwards sent to Philadelphia where it was
sold for seven dollars per bushel, and brought
in the whole five hundred and fifty dollars less
than the Nirginian had offered for it. On re-
ceiving an account of his sale, he walked
through his farm, went to his diStillery, and
gave directions to his people; he then went to
his wagon house and hanged himself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-18

II A very handsome ivory crucifx was used
at the funeral of Bishop Neuman WHEN the bod v
was lying in state. 1t was originally purchased
from Monk who carved it, by Mr. Geo Lester
then L. ). Co sui to Genoa. He submitted it TO
Powers for criticism, who pronounced the figure
a most perfect work of art. Mr.. Lester sold it to
the Cosmopolitan Art AssOci alton for ten thousan
dollars, and at the SOciety's distribution. it fell
into the hands of schoolmaster IN Lancaster
county, from whom il was bought by the deceased
Bishop. Fr, m the size of the crucitix it must be
inferred that the ivory belonged to the tu<k of an
animal which existed ages since, as no elephant
in modern times could supply an equal amount of
T. sk. The ivory, when found, was a black mass
like coal. The second coating was Of yelowsh
tinge, and the last pure milk white. Those who
have seen the figure never fail to mention it as a
work hit to secure the admiration of every lover of
distinctly visible and every muscle and ligament
i'll its exact position
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-18

STRANGE OCCURRENCE AT \ AFCNERAL-The
Chicago Times of Friday last. has the follow
ing account of a singular incident at funeral:
One OF the Strangest occurrences happened
yesterday, at the funeral of Michael Guthrie
who was accidentally killed the day previous
on the Northwestern railway, which we have
ever been called upon to chronicle The fam
lily OF Mr. Guthrie, consisting of wife and
three children, had made extensive arrange
ments for the accommodation of the friends of
the deceased at the funeral. large number
Of carriages and numerous assembly of mourn
erS were present, when the undertaken Mr.
Berry, arrived with the hearse. About the
same time, another carriage. containing a lady
richly and fashiOnably dressed, was driven to
the door. The woman alighted and entered
the house. To the astOniShment of the assem-
bly,. to all of whom she was total stranger
she greeted the children of Guthrie rs her own
and they in turn addressed her as Their mother
manifesting the greatest joy, mingled with sur
prise at seeing her. The wife, on the other
hand was cOnfOunded. She knew not what to
say. nor what to think of this sudden and
strange appearance of one who claimed also to
he the wife of the deceased, and who was sd
dressed by his children as their mother. She
knew herself to be their stepmother, having
been married to their father in due legal form
and in the full confidence that his first wife
was dead This suppositiOn being now over
thrown by the sudden appearance Of one claim
ing to be that deceased wife, the other wife be-
gan TO upbraid the children for not telling her
that their mother was living. Their real
mother (for such the stranger wss) assured her
that the children were not to blame, as they.
as we'll as their father, had reason to believe
her dead. She had deserted her husband in
the city of ST. Louis, where they lived, and
shortly afterward caused an announcement of
her death to be published in the newspapers of
that city But she was not dead. Leaving
St Louis she had lived in Chicago, not know
ing that her husband was here, until she saw
the account of his death in the papers yester-
day morning She had come to reclaim her
children and to behold for the last time on
earth the form of their father.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-18

ADVERTISING NG-Discontinuing to advertise is
like taking down ones own sign. 1t is sort of
intimation of retirement from business, and the
public treat 1t as such. Or they may regard it as
evidence that something has gone wrong, which
requires privacy for investigation. Whatever
astrOus. Now we advise all our readers who
may have fallen into the common error of the
season. TO come out Of their holes. to put up the
signs once more, and to advertise in as many
papers as they did in the best times While bust
ness creates advertising, it is equally true that ad
vertlsing creates business. 1t creates talk and
stir in business circles, and reminds people that
they have no right to be leading drones lives
even though the times be dull. And even in the
worst of times advertising always pays we'll, and
the more Of it there is the gSeater will be the cir
culaton of money, and the sooner will be restored
d condition of prosperity y.-Phiiadeiphia Bulletin.
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The Duck Mills in Lawrence, Mass.

This establishment. located near the ruins of
the Pemberton, have stopped work, the opera
tlVes refusing to cOntine labor until the build.
ing has been thoroughly examined as to its
SAFETY. Inc correspondent of the New York
lines, who claims to be well posted in the
matter says that it is very little, if any. safer
'nan the iemberton was, and suggests that two
stories OF 1t should be abated at once before we
nave some more melancholy intelligence. He
SAYS:
This building may have been O good. solid
structure when put up, hut the excessive weight
Il bears, and the constant swaying motion it is
subject to. are doing their work effectually and
fast, and its fall can be but question of very
little time. This mill is FIVE stories in height
has not so many nor so large windows as had
the PembertOn, and is more substantially built
One would suppose that in an establishment
ike this, where very heavy machinery is used
such machinery would be placed as near the
DaSe OF the building as possible. This is not
the case IN the Duck Mill however. On the
fourth story of this mill are no less than j6
looms, each loom weighing at least 3 800 lbs,
or JS tons IN all . Besides these are two heavier
looms. OF more recent introduction, weighing
each 1000 lbs. Add to this already outrageOu
burden the further weight of 400 lbs to each
lO0m-being the weight of the cast-ron beams
ana trapplngs-and we have a total weight
on this fourth floor of the Duck Mill of o1ty,
one hHHdred and fourteen t0ns, Of course,
there Is other machinery above this floor as
well as below, on each floor You can readily
believe that such a weight as this would be
dangerous even if it were constantly at rest;
but you can hardly conceive the effect when
each floor Is in full operation. The building
shakes and trembles from its foundation, anu
Sways to and fro with an irregular unsteady
rocking motion, having somewhat the effect of
sea-slckneSs upon one not accustomed to it,
Now for the result Of this excessive weight
md continuous Swaying. There is crack in
the south wall of this mill, extending from the
caves to the base, which opens and shuts rs the
mill rocks to and fro. and into which you may
readily insert your fingers, exercising care, at
the same time, that you pull them out again
ere the wall comes together. Some attempt
was made to fill up this crack with cement, but
without avail; it still remains. Furthermore
at the top of this building is cistern, intend
ed, as most ciSternS are, to retain water; the
rocking of the building, however, prevents
this, and but little if any water can be kept in
1T. Even on the third floor the motion is so
great that the water in a pail twO-thirds full
Will be thrown out. Now, all this is perfectly
we'll known to those in charge Of the mill the
operatives know it, the overseers know it. and
the agent knows it; and yet no one seems to
give the matter any thought, OF imagine that
any harm can possibly result from weakened
building supporting so much weight.
These factories should never be built over
two stories high, at the utmost
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-18

DoEs 1T PAY,-It is often said that farming pays
less than any other business that man engages in
requiring like capital. This. no doubt, Is caused
by bad management, In most cases Below this
city, last spring man leased p acres # land
which he planted with corn He used what corn
DE- needed during the fall, and last week sold his
spare crop for 3 COO cash. This is doing well In
hard times :" and shows what a man can effect
with industry Ird.) Enquirer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-18

II In Philadelphia, last week, carter had
hauled a slaughtered hog weighing 3i6 lbs, to
the foot of the Court, and was carrying 1t on his
shoulder to a house at the far end Of the Place.
Mistaking the house, he attempted to enter the
door of one at which mother and child were
standing. The former told him he was at the
wrong house, and pointed up the Court. He
turned to 90 in that direction, when his feet
slipped, and the hog fell upon the child, killing
il Instantly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-18

II Andrew Hunter, Esq who acted at prose
cutor of the invaders of Virginia at Harper's
Ferry stated before Committee of the House of
Delegates few evenings since that the report of
500 men being organized in the mountains for the
rescue of Old Brown was first given by member
of the Pennsylvania House Of Representatives,
and afterwards SO confirmed as to leave no doubt
of the fact. The spies reported the organizations,
and Mr.. Hunter was enabled to find II out within
forty-eght hours after the intended rescue was
given up 1t is remarkable that il was then, for
the first time, that John Brown agreed to see his
wife
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DENTISTRY.

MI TEETH.
1s1. LOOMS, M: D., the inventor and patentee
of the MINERAL PLATE TEETH, at -~
tends personally at his office in this city. S2&E9
Many persons can wear these teeth who ~AIlo
cannot wear others, and no person can wear other.
who cannot wear these.
Persons "a ling at my Office can be accommodated
with any style and price of Teeth they may desire
but to those who are particular and wish the purest
cleanest, strongest, and most perfect denture thai
art can produce, the MINERAL PLATE will lie
more fully warranted.
Rooms In this city-No. 336 Pa. avenue, betyeer
eth and 18th sts Also, 3G1 Arch street, Pluladel-
phia. 90 I-Iy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-18

MYERS i McGHAN,
w 376 II So. bet. 9Th and 9th,
Have constantly on hand aTd in daily receipt of ali
kinds OF mater a in our line. such as
copper Planlsh Zinc, Galvanized Iron and Lead
- Bath Tubs, Cooking Ranges,
Hot w ater Boilers, Water Backs,
Iron, Copper. and Enanellat Sings,
Marhled Wash Basins, Black Walnut and Iron
Marble top Washs,ands,
Water Closets, Esrthea and Iron Enamelled Hop
pers Bdedet Pans,
Bedford shire and Copper Swing Urinas,
Iron and tarthen Drain Pipes, Saver Traps,
Copper Planlshed Showers, Lead and Galvanize ed
IRON Pipe, Cedar and Pine Hydrauts,
lndia Rubber Hose, Hose Pipes, Brass and lron
=. Lift end Force Pumps, Yard Pumps,
Hydraulic Rams, Brass and Siver-p ated Ba sir
Cocks hot and Gold water Compression Cocks
Gas Cocks. Globe Valves Hydrant Nozzles,
Sink Plugs, Silver ated and Brass Chain,
Reducing Fittings, Iron Boiler Stands,
Maable Iron and Grass Gas Fittings.
Ali material necessary to the Introduction nj
Water or Gas int, public or private buildings kept
constantly on hand.
Those contemplating Improvements in this line
Will hnd II tn their advantage to call and examine
our assortment.
llwork entrusted to us will be promptly attende
to. de eo2m
FNGLISH VARNISA,
IA NOBLE AND HOARF's,
In quantities to suit
Bv q. G.R.THOMPSON & BRO,
ia u -ebht Ninth street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-18

CEILING OFF!
- SELLING OFF!
Our whole stock of rich Fsncy and Black Silk
Rotes Fancy aud Figured Slack Silks. by the
yard; Al Wool Deaines, end French Merros. In
fact, all Winter Dress Goods at cost, for cash W tn
a general stock of first class Staple Goods, at re
duced prices, In OrGer to reduce our stock.
We invite purchasers To call before making
their selections elsewhere.
J. w. COLLEY CO,
ja 5-2w 523 7th street. above Pa. av.
600 SEVENTH STREET, barrels north
ZCD ern Apples, in prime order; Goshen and
Glade Butter. extra prime, for family o00 lbs
premium New Jersey buckwheat Eastern Cheese
extra fine quality also, a large stock Of Family
Groceries, of every kiat, wholesale and retail, 81
prices To suit the times, ct tns New S.o-e-2s3 7th
ida lSl G IEW EI1.
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II GIBBS'S
LIAR DRESSING AND GENTLEMEN'S
FURNISHING ESTABLISHMENT,

The undersIgned respectfully informs the public
that he mas on hand large aud fashionable sssOrt
ment OF GentiegneR's FURNISHING GOODS.
embracing Gloves. Shirts, Neck-TIes &c Of the
best mateTI. Manufactured esrecs ly for has sales;
siso, the finest stock # PERFUMERY IN the
a manufacturer in HAIR W0EK. such as Wigs,
TOuPees, Soaps, &C., which ne a 81 makes and Ats
TO order.
de 5-3m- I0HN H. GISRS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-18

"A Xxx ALE AND xxx ALEm
The purest and most wholesome Ale in this CITY is
to be obtained at the WASHINGTON BREW
ERY. This Ale Is made from malt and hops ony
and cannot fail 10 give entire satisfaction to con
sumsrs. G. COLINEAU, , Proprietor of the
ia Ally "ash'n Brewery. corner and 9th Sta
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-18
DENTJSTRN

n DENTISTRY.
DR. HILLS. after a practical test of two years
le@ls that ne can with confidence recon-
mend the Cheoplastc Process for inserting Il 49,
artificial teeth 1t has the advantages ofS1EO
strength, beauty, cleanliness. and cheapness. Ful
upper sets inserted for SIS. Partial in proportion
Office 306 Pa. avenue se1
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EDUCATIONAL.

nR: H. PERABEAU. PROFESSOR OF MU-
~ - sIc. vocal and Instrumental, organist of w
-. AlOyslus. Mad. F.. teacher Of the ItalianSh1N
style of singing. Residence-397 New VorE SgX
avenue, corner of 18th street. no R-S
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RlNNER AND SUPPER PARTIES, BALLS.
" RECEPTION AND MEDDIN.i PAR TIES

NINNER MD SUPPER PARTIES, BALLS,
~ RECEPTION AND WEDDING PARTIES
G.. GAUrlER Having completed his arrange
ments with his agent in Paris, has received, and
will continue to have forwarded to him, from the
first houses, everything new and desirable in the
Fashionable World, such as MOULUS ard De-
SIGNS for tastefully decorating and embeIlIshl
the largest md most magnificent enter ailments.
Those who desire to have their orders filled in
style unsurpassed As regards BEAUTY of arrange
ment and del Of viands, will consult their in
terest by calling on me.
Families who may prefer having dinners prepared
at home can have q first class FrnncA cook sent to
their residence at the moderate charge Of So, for
his services, and guarantee that all who NAV avail
themselves of this offer will thereby az least 25
per cent. T.. GAUTlER.
No. 2a2 Pennsylvuna avenue,
between 18th alG 18th strsets.
no 90 -eO2m (Iut.G COM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-18

X ING Il BURCHELL,
Have fully supplied themselves with all the requi-
sites for Christmas times. Among them are
Layer and Bunch RAISINS,
Snltana RAISINS,
New FIGS. small drums,)
Tafetta DATES,
CITRON,
CRANBERRlEs,
ANGEIIQUE,
PRESERVED and Branded FRUITS, Of
all varieties Of this climate,
JELIIES,
ORANGES,
Fresh FRUITS, in cans,
Do. TOMATOES. Sweet CORN,
Do. PEAS, ASPARAGUS
Crosse Il BIaok kwell's PICKLES,
Fresh, Smoked, and Soused SALMON,
Do. MhCKEREL, fresh LOBSTERS fresh
CLANS,
Fresh and Smoked HALIBUT,
English. French II erman and American MUS
Potted SrRASBOURG MEATS,
PATE DE- FOiES GRAS.
EGgiish SWISS, Dutch, Italian and American
CHEESE,
ALN0N na. FILBERTS, PECAN NUTS,
MADEIRA NUTS,
GraGobe WALNUTS. .SHEI.LBARES,
Crosse r Blackweips SAUCES,
Halilard's Can DIES snd SUGAR PLUMS,
cdXE$ GELST'lNE, treoerpts for making
Jelly fGrnished,D
Russian and American IsiNGLAS.
SranISh and FreDCh OLIVES De
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FANCY SILKS AND SILK ROBES

l. At COST.
WewIll from this day forward sell our entire stock
of FANCY DRESS SILkS. ? or s FE.OUNCE
SILK ROBES, MOURNING and FOULARD
SILKS AT CO,T. All o: the above goods were
bought this Fall. and are Of the latest and most de-
srahe sty !es, and many OF them are mnch below
the cost of Importation w have also on hand a
large and well selected stock OF hrst-olass FA NCH
and STAPLE DRY GOODS, most Of which have
been greatly reduced In prioe.
TAYLOR & HUTCHINSON,
No. A. Louisiana avenue, opposite
de 10 Gantra Market Space.
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OFFICIAL.
DEPARTMENT,

" TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
December D, l65a.S
SEALED Proposals Will be received At this De
Partment Hntl u o'clock noon of TUESDAY, the Slst
January, Tor one mil lion one hundred and ten thOu-
sand dollars stock of the United States authorized
ny Inc ans & "i I4th June le58-hel9g SO much stock
.ne terms O. the act, who have failed TO deposits
thf prinelpat and premium on that amount.
from the st o1 January LAST. and bear interest at
o oTi the Ps P1yah an.sy
Nc bid will be receIved below par, and none for
any fraction Of one thousand doIars nor viii any
hld ne conslpered unless one per centum of the
amount is deposited, subject to Tho order OF the
S-oretaTy OF the Treasury. With deposiaTy of the
United states, whose certificate of such deposite
must accompany the bid. In a.. cases the bids mus.
ne unconditional and without reference 60 the bids
therein.
The, sealed proposals should be endorsed on TIE
F snd RS e the SSsersssy the
nearest TO his residence, cated as most con
parties not residing within the United states they
will be required to deposite the principal and pre-
York, Philadelphia, or New Orleans.
, Gerhhcates of stock ;or sums of one thousand
dollars each, payable to the successful bidders or
bsa-eI with coupons of semi annual interest from
the lst July next, also payable TO bearer attached
thousaUd dollars each inscribed on tho books Of
tfe Treasury, and transferable there upon assign
meniS maze pursuant To the regulations, will bn
issued at the option of the successful bidders for the
amount of the accepted bids. upon the certificates
Of dePosIte 70 the credit of the Treasurer 0f tae
United States with the depnsitarPs of the United
states; The stock WILL in all cases near interest
from the date If suoh deposlte. The interest on the
coupon stock from that date 10 the st July and the
interest payable on tha: day and sacn sHbseauent
half year the inscribed stock viii be paid to &c
successful bidders their transfsrees. under the
iong-cstahli SIZED regulations that suh hject.
Succes sfu bidders will be required Ia opposite
the principal and premium, of their sccep:e bids on
or before the tenth day of February next The pre-
Imlnary depOFlta of one per cent III hs IrnInedl
ately returned Ia the aassful bidders.
HOWELL COBB,
ds % eOtJaD 81 Secretary of TIE Treasury.