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SECRET DISEASES.

eAnAlI1ANh GIFT 10 the most certain, safe and
enectusl remedy-indeed, the Only vegetable remedy
ever discovered. Cures In two to four days, and
CENT eases in twenty four hours: Ne mineral, no
10 the soldiers hope, and friend TO these who do
not want TO be exposed. Male packages, "a fe-
sAnARIIANs Rooi AND HERB JuIcRs-A positive
snd permanent cure for Syphilis, Screfuls, Ulcers,
for ". Bold By B. O. Ford. See Advertisement. ms
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O # PIC 1 A L I.
va, Dtrar,msnt, Adlmqnt Geseal,s 9e~, !

Fdy Department, AdJrfant GeHsYal's QNss,}
Washing ton. December IS, 1855 (
The following named oficers, having been re-
ported to the of the army for absence
without leave. are hereby notified that, unless
Within fifteen days from this date they report for
duty with their respective cemI anies show good
cause, by letter. to the Adjutant Gsperel, within
the same time for their inability to join their COM
mapds, they will be recommended for dismissal
from the service of the United States:
First Lieutenant Henry Baker, company +, 6th
II b. cavalry.
Second Lieutenant James Smith, company L, Sd
q. 8. artillery. II. ID. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant General,
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AN ESCAPED MURDERER REcAPTURKp-The
Rochester IN. Y. Union says that Levi Nav
hew, one of the party OF the three who escaped
on the night Of October 7th, from the laif az
Batavia, and who was charged with the mur-
der OF a man named Theodore Durham whom
ne had beaten TO death, has been recaptured-
He was arrested in the town of Hamlip NV
the sheriff OF Genessee county, and returned 70
Batavia Friday night He is represented "a a
desperate fellow, and would have made an
ugly resistance had he not been surprised be-
ore an opportunity was allowed
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~A St Lou

81 Louis paper gives a description OF
anew Invention said 10 be now in use on the
science meter" 1t records each passenger who
pays the conductor his fare, and registers the
amount received. The instrument is buckled
around the waist of the conductor, and The
1ace, which resembles the dial plate Of a gag
meter, with three hands, is locked mp TO pre-
vent the conductor from turning il back.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-18

THE COLD WEATHER.-The present change
from the late mild weather TO the cold of win
ter seems to have been sudden and general
throughout the northern States. At Chicago
on the 18th, the thermometer indicated ten de-
grees below zero; at Louisville il was nine de-
grees above; Cairo, eighteen degrees; Evans
vile, twenty degrees, and Pittsburg. twenty
eight degrees. Snow fell at Nashville The
81: Joseph Herald, of late date, reports the
Missouri frozen over near that point making
two natural bridges across the Big Muddy
Navigation on the Missouri may now be con-
sidered virtually closed Ice has been running
In tne Upper Mississippi for several DAYS. and
navigation is about over. The Illinois is also
full Of ice, and navigation for the present ia
at an end. A violent snow storm has RACED
in st. Paul's, commencing on Sunday A fu-
forty EIGHT hours. --
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Adjmant Generals Ofes,

Washtngton, December Is, 1855.
The following officers, having been reported at
the headquarters Of the army for the offences here
matter specified, hereby notified that they will
stand dismissed the service of the United Statee
unlees, within fifteen days from this date they make
satisfactory defense to the charges against them in
writing, addressed to the Adjutant General Of the
army:
Absence tritheut leare.
First Lieutenant John Z. Jacobs, 2lst q. 8. col
ored tro< ps.
First Lieutenant Henry Sharer, 10th u. o. COL
ored infantry. Il. ID. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutapt General,
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SThe Delaware Railroad has extended its
line TO within two miles of Princess Anne
Somerset county, Maryland. 1t is expected
that the trains can run TO that town by New
Years. A meeting of the stockholders of the
Company was held at Easton, Md, on Wed.
nesday last, for the election Of officers, at which
the Directors on the part of the State of Mary
land were excluded from voting the States in.
terest, and the late officers were all reelected
The matter is TO be brought before the courts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-18
SPECIAL NOTICES.
TWO BAD CASES OF PILES CURED BY DIR
STRICKLANDS PILE REMEDY.

TWO BAD GASES OF PILES CURED BY DIR
STRICKLANDS PILE REMEDY.
Mr.. Glass, of Janesville, Wisconsin, writes fer
the benefit of all who suffer with the Piles, that he
has been troubled for eight years with an aggra,
yated case OF Piles, and his brother discharged
from the army incurable, (he being quite para
lyZed with the Pies.) Both these distressing cases
were cured with one bottle Of DR.. .STRICKLAND'S g
PILE REMEDY. The recommendation Of these
gentlemen, beside the daily testimonials received
no tbaf the nas 70 hnne cases ~ pss.
are cured by DR.. Stricklandb Pile Remedy. 1t 10
s9id eX PrTggists evsrywhere Sold by j. W
avenue and 5O2 Ninth street. oc&-ly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-18

SThe receipts of the Fenian Brotherhood
up TO the time OF the recent rupture between
the managers averaged sl5O,OOO per month, and
the total receipts during the past seven years
are estimated to have been e5,OOO,OOO 1t will
be an interesting work for the Congress which
meets in January TO find out what has become
OF this large amount OF money. Since the dif
hculty commenced in New York, Colonel
OMahoney has been receiving from the order
throughout the country about 81, ,OOO per day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-18

SCol. John T. Moseby, the famous guerril-
t,Iwho has probably done more mule stealing
than any man living, is associated with Aylett
Nicholas, ESQ, the prosecuting attorney in the
trial Of Mr. Styles. internal revenue collector
for the district of Prince Williams County, va ;
who Is himself on trial charged with mule
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-18

0Dpring the war. gentleman, from near
Ieeellcksourg, purchased farm in Chester.
Held county, Virginia, for $4,000 in Con nfeder.
ate money. He has recently made some obssr.
yauons a. TO the character Of the land and dis :.
covered coal. He has since been offered s20-
600 in greenbacks for his farm, but refused 70
take the amount unless paid in gold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-18

SALE OF Town PROPRRTY.-Mr. Samuel
Toms has sold his house and lot, at the west
emo OF Middletown, at present in the occupan-
cy OF MI. T. Q. Ruby, TO Mrs. Daniel Shelter,
ior SLUo Mr. Allen Sparrow has sold the
town, recently owned by Mr.. Washington
Herbert, TO Mr.. Franklin Alexander, for $500.
Valley Register. ~
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SThe Mexican Minister, Senior Romero,
mas received information from Matamoras TO
the 10th instant, from which IL appears that
General Escobedo took the city Of Monterey
and held II for some time Two French col
umns, in strong force, were sent after him, and
ne had hnaily to abandon Monterey. One of
the French divisions attacked him, and. il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-18

" General Grant has issued an order 10
commanders Of posts where powder Is stored,
10 exercise all proper measures for its preser-
yanon, and holding them strictly responsible
for the care Of all magazines. The war closed
with an immense quantity of powder in the
hands Of the Government much Of which viii
be sold, as II deteriorates with age,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-18

France has now seventeen large CONNER.
eial steamers running between Europe ana me
American continent and her colonies.
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piers. J. W. hH;P P: KREIs' DANCING
.ls ACADEMY,
p.,n.v, PARkkRS HALL, 70.

fennsyiyania avenue, between 9Th and ytb sts..
oppssits Metropolitan Hotel.
Tnoee desiring 70 enter can dc 20 now, a We are
eonnnas!y forming new classes, the quarter a
fornat,on IN regard to terms, &C., can be had y
Days asd Hosys Of rxs,os.
Ter Ladies', Misses and Masters, "wednesday ana
eaturday afternoons, from to o clock
toY, -
Prscfidng Assemblies every Thursday sv.n,ns.
Private instruction given TO suit conysnisHoe II
these desiring =. 'A''"'s -
a.. .Sircul,I can Be hsd ct J: =. Ellis; PHILIP
~ appiyfne at the Academy during the hours Oh
mon Y q N. 70 ,. m. from to and 70 10 y. m.,
or curing the hours Of tuition
note addressed 70 the Academy will meet with
1--WE" stteHuon' oc<n
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MARRlACE AND CrIJpACy

An Essay Of Warning and Instruction for Young
Men, just published by the Howard Association,
and sent in sealed letter envelopes free Of charge
Address DR.. J, sKILLIN HOUGHTON, Howard
Association. Philadelphia, Pa 90 o sm
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STOP THAT SCRATCHING

STOP THAT SCRATCHING,
And use WHEATONS ITCH OINTMENT II
cures Itch and Salt Bheum in l8 hours; also cures
Chi!lblains Ulcers, and ell Eruptiens Oh the Skin
bold by all Druggists. j. D. GILMAN,
mar 3-ly $50 Pennsylvanis avenue
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BOOTS. SHOES. &c.

l.. HEILBRUN Il BRO,
500 SEVENTH STREET,
One deor south Of Odd Fellows Hall,
Will only for one month longer sell OF their well
selected Stock at the following low rates:
Mems Pegsed CALF BOOTS, 81 and s..
Mems sewed CALF BOOTS, SS.
Mems Heavy Sewed CALF BOOTS, a.
Grain and Kip BOOTS, o. up.
Boy Grain, Kip and Calf BOOTS, at ALL prioes
Mems BROGANs and BALMORALS, a.
Mems sewed CATERS, a. ..-
Childrenb Copper Toe Shoes, 81.
Ladies' Glove-Kid BALMORALs, $50.
Ladies' Glove Kid Polish BALMORALs, g.
Ladies' Morocco sewed BOOTS, e.
Ladies' Morocco Pegged BOOTS, 81 50.
Ladies' White Kid SLIPPERS, S7O.
Ladies' Cloth and Carpet SLIPPERS, 81,
Ladies' Rubber SHOES, SlB.
Mems do. do, Sl4o.
Misses and Children's SHOES Of all styles.
TRUNKS and vALICEs at prices to suit -
THIS II the Isst cnance for Bargains, therefore
call soon at
BEILBRUNB,
SOC Seventh street,
de 2lm. Stone Steps at Entrance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-18

III wIRKMAN,s
H. (froya PhilaAeIphia)
CELEBRATED LADIES' SHOES
AGENCY, 493 11TH STREET, between Penn.
gylvania and street.
hrge assortment of Ladies, Fashf enable
constantly on hand
Also, Orders attended 10
ssS-6m- g. SOHON, Sole Agent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-18

WASHINGTON THEATER,
Corner Ilth and Penn. avenue
For hye nights only, commencing
MONDAY December 18th.
The Original and only
~. W kAYNORS
hlESTRELS AND BRASS BAND,
Late ChristyI
=. W. RAYN0R, Sole Proprtetor
20 OLD EsrA BLIsRED ARTISTS.
THE ELITE AND CHOICE OF THE PROPEs-
This popular Troupe is of
20 YEARS STANDING.
Hpeharns IN New York fer upwards Of years, at
hechsnlce, Hall since which time they have an.
pesrsd With success In all the princ-
Large and appreciative audiences nightly greet.
this great Troupe throughout the country.
they viii appear in Washington for positi yely
1--WE NIGHTS ONLY previous to openino their
Nsv Opera House. PhilsdelPhia, December sd.
ppsrSSustte and Family Clrcle...-...5O Cents.
0rcnesha aAo balcony Chairs..--..75 CENTS,
II. A. HANKER
oo Hot Business Agent.
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AZ UsICAL CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, AT
W hETZEROTT'S MUSIC STORE.
l2rge lot Of fine Music Boxes, Flutes-
and 'iollns, msgnifcently bound Musicp9E9
Books, Frenek, italian aud German; alsoiNkH
. tssical Toys have Just been received at
AETZEROTT'S Music Store,
No. SIS Penn avenue,
between 9Th and 10th streets
soe agency OF steinway's Pianos and Mason
hkmlin's Cabinet Organs de l5-tf
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VICT BECKER,
PIANO TUNER ANE REGULAroR,%4A
EsTAHkIsHRp II 1855.
Connected during ten years with the Piano Store o,
John +. Ellis, Ess., and known - Tuner
for Chickering 4 Sons,

ORDERS row RICEIyHpAr
DEAPeEY O,T0OLE'S, Engrayers and Rta.
uoners, &C., 326 Pc. av., bet &h and l0th ste =
y. O. REICHENBACHS Piano Rooms.
10 H-on 4Se llth street, near Pa. avenue
GREAT BARGAINS IN PIANOS,
j, AT MErZERoTT 90. 8 wARERoons.
NO. 3ls Penns. ave., between 9th and leth streets
Piano, hsndscms1 carved Sons erand SQUARE
almost new. ~e~0' NvyVy
One 7-ostave, Willisn Miller, simout nav
One Ioctave. Philadelphia Co, ~ e.
0ne octave, Stew ard Z Co. - d. ..-r-. g..
Inc abCye Ptanos wo have taken In exehan "a Sos
e.eanMey s1n Pianos. We win sell them st low
W. @. METZIROTT
! Sole Agency OF steinwsyI Piano. anS Nsso~ n
Hamlinb Cabinet Organs. n " :
STORY on THE CONSTRUCTOR; Curti.' Hio
y tory Of the Consultation, vols; fisher q Trial
Of The Coisti,tutioni Mill on Rsp.s:sntafixe Gov
s.,a sS.Ss,ssitrsi3n; HisksyS Constitation Of United
TMnaimsf Colonial Qpinions Oonstitutisa Of the
ssh JRANoK TAYLOR.
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TERMS FOR 1865.

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4 Repository of science, literature, and gen.
cral intelligence, devoted to phrenology, ed
ucation. magnetism, psychology, mechanism,
architecture, and to all those progressive
measures which are calculated to reform, ele-
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vance FOWLER Il WELLS,
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For three dollars, a copy CT each of the
abovc-namcd Journals will be sent one year
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TINE American Publishers continue to re-
print the above-named periodicals, but ~
the cost Of printing has doubled, the price Of
PIPER nearly srsblsd, and taxes, duties, licens-
%, etc., largely increased, they are compelled
70 advance their terms as follows:
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BRITISH PERIODICALS,

The LONDON QUARTERLY, Conservative. J
The EDINBURGH REVIEW, (Whig.)
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(Tory.)
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Life illustrated.


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Popular Family Journals.

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publish the following Popular and Scien
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A. =. HALLIDIE 4 CO..
WIRE suspension BRIDGE BUILDERS,
AND MANUFACTURERS OF

UIlRE suspension bridges of any span and
w capacity erected, and material furnished.
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pared to do such work satisfactorily and to
GUARANTY PERMANENCY.
Parties who are about erecting bridges will
find it greatly to their advantage to give us n
call before deciding to build wooden struc-
lures ms the recent floods throughout the
State have proved them to be wholly unsafe
aud unreliable. 4 number of our rwe suspen-
sions are noW in use in different localities. Trough
out the State, no one Of which has been in h. least
affected by the freshets.
WIRE ROPE, for mining or ferry pnr-
poses manufactured, of any length and size
required, being cheaper and better than hemp.
Scales of weight and strength, with prices
annexed, furnished, on application to the
manufacturers. Send for Circular.
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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-24

ASPARAGUS A SUBSTITUTE FOR Cor
FEE.-Some two years since IA patent was
Obtained by Mr. James 7. Gage, of Staten
Island, Tor the use of asparagus as sub
st'tu,e for coffee. He asserts that the seed
and root Of asparagus are found to contain
caffen, the peculiar principle OF coffee, in
larger quantities than the coffee berry.
Calf n can be extracted from coffee and
obtained in white crystals by chemical
process not very complicated. The cofli e
is first soaked in ether which dissolves
and extracts the caffein The solution is
then mixed with water. and the subacetale
of lead is added, when The cafTtin is thrown
down in solid precipila,e. After the re-
M wal OF excess of lead, and flering. The
caffen is obtained in white needles, slight
ly aoxibIe and ,ranspar ent with silky
lustre. feebly bitter, and free from udor.-
Coffee contains from 3.5 to GA per cent.
OF cafein; The weakest beng The ST. Do
mlngo, and the strongest that from Mar
Unique.
II the root aud seed of asparagus do
really contain caffriu in larger quantities
than the coffee berry, it is very interest
ing fact We should like to STE the mat
ter tesle by some Of our chemists.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-24
RHEUM ATISM.

Persons afflicted with this disease, no matter
of how long standing, Can lie promptly and
efftctually cured by using. this Mixture.
There is nothing in the world 50 sure or so good
to take away Corns, and Cure Frost Bites as
this preparation Try it and satisfy yourselves
Price % and 80 cents per bottle.
Prepared by S. a. FOUTZ h BRO, at their
Wholesale Drug and Medicine Depot, No. lie
Franklin street, Baltimore, Md
Sold by A. H. GREENFIELD, Bel Air, Nd,
and Druggists and Storekeerers throughout the
United States
The above medicines can he hid at mannfactu-
rers' prices of JOHNSON, HOLLOWAY Il COW
DEN. No. 28 North 9Th street, Philadelphia.
move
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-24
How to Repair a Road.

The first requisite is to have dry bed
for the road. Without this. the SUPER
structure of whatever material it may be
composed, will soon become rough and
uneven. Some soils are naturally drain
ed, and the gravelly subsoil thrown upon
the surface and rounded little, makes as
good PAIN as need be. Others need
draining, and no amount of gravel upon
the surface will make good bed without
it. We frequently find bad places upon
hillside, wh're the water is always burst
ing out in rainy seasons three-nch
tile drain four feet deep, just above these
wet places would make them dry up per-
manently, and ave IA large expenditure
every year. If tiles are not available,
stones or wood should be used There is
no help Tor these mud holes but in drain
iag the bed. A single dollar spen, at the
OF nm is worth ten at the top in gravel.
Is" d: are So constantly in use and the
p , pc ity of the farmer so much depends
pc hem. that ~" pains should be spared
o | re them " ca y grade aud as smooth
aS posi- lie.
MI GLASSES Ill me community are nene%
fite'i by good roads, but the ia mer most
All his surplus crops must go OVER the
road To market, and ii makes difference
with him in the course of the year, " beth
er he be able to take ton and hall al
load, ar only hall that quantity. Good
roads add to the value of every acre he
owns and of everything that he produces,
to say nothing oI their influence upon his
manhood. They are mark of the pro
gress Of civilization, and pretty good in
dex of the moral culture of people. \
team stuck in the mud, the swapping of
whifflelrets and braces, the cursing and
bad temper of the driver to show that
"there is something rotten in Denmark"
The mud holes in the highway undo the
work Of the schoohouse and the church.
There is an intimate conuexon between
the highways and the moral ways of
people. In mending either it is very
safe maxim t. begin at the bottom ~
HIM. .A,jricuHmiSf.