Evening Star Newspaper, December 9, 1856, Page 2

EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON CITY: TUESDAY . December 9, 1856, S@ AvvaxtwamenTs SWOULD BE LEFT AT THR OFFICE BT Twas) ‘cLock, M.; OTUBEWise THEY MAT NOT APPEAR wre. THE WEET DAT. SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS The Intelligencer publishes the Secretary of War’s annual report, saying of it : “ Although it hag oy professional know/- edge to appreciate fully the merits of this in- teresting expore, and to understandin; y of the Hon. Secretary's views and his plans for the improvement and greater efficiency of our excellent, if small, military establishment, there are several things in it which impress us as evincing sagacity and high administra- tive ability, some of which elem Be to point out if time and space le pe ar we feel assured. will give satisfac- tion to the army and its friends The Union discusses the annual report cf the Secretary of the Interior, the President’s selection of a site for the New York city post office, dc. WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. President Pierce.—The following extract from a recent letter of the Washington corres- respondent of the Philadelphia North Ameri- can, @ leading Fremont journal, will, with few exceptions, commend itself to our readers in thislcity by its justice and truthfulness There are of course those among us who do not sympathize with the great party of which General Pierce has been so many years a leading and an uncompromising member; nor, (it is to be regretted) on their own account, ap- prove the enduring principles of public poli- cy which have underlaid the administration which bears bis name, yet few can bo found who do not accord to his individual character the highest and noblest qualities. Instances of personal attention, amid the never-ending cares of bis high office, to the afflicted, of ear- nest, grateful sympathy with the bereaved, have endeared him to too many people of our city to allow sentiments toward him other than of affection and respect. In public affairs his administration has been called to contend with the strongest prejudices that a combina- tion of circumstances and passions could pro- duce. Latitudinarian constructions of the constitution, net in relation to slavery alone, but in respect to appropriations of money by the Federal Government for eleemosynary and internal improvement purposes, seemed likely to break down the landmarks of that sacred instrument, and consolidate the States into one sovereignty ; and to resist all this by veto messages and otherwise bas given an outline to his administration so sharply defined as perhaps to dizplease some who would like to see in the carrying on of government one per- petual “ era of good feeling.’’ The following is the extract to which we refer: *«It may have been the misfortane of Gen. Pierce, like others of his predecessors, ba- rassed by new and unusua! responsibilities, to have committed errors in the adoption of a particular policy, but whatever was the ua- ture or extent of those errors, equal justice entitles him to the credit of patriotic motives, as the impartial judgment of all men will allow him integrity of purpose and as honora- ble ambition to promote what in his view, were the best interests of the country. A can- did tribute like this is due to him on the eve of bis retirement from those who. like myself, have differed very materially from some of his views of domestic policy, but who are not insensible to his claims upon public regard, for having nobly vindicated the national name in every controversy with foreign powers in- volving its dignity or interests, and who are unwilling be should relinquish public station without such a free concession of their respect and appre! . . “@enerous in his nature, tolerant in opin- ion, and elevated in spirit, Gen. Pierce bas, notwithstanding the adverse circumsiances, and the stirring political collisions which have marked almost an era in his administration, coneiliated the regard, and in a great meas- ure fibe personal attachment of nearly every opponemt who has enjoyed hig personal tnter- course, and left an enduring impression of those eminent social virtues that so creditably adorn private lif#. In these respects his ex- ample hag been worthy of ell emulation, and when withdrawn fram the bigh position which be now fille, they will furnish a source of con- solation more lasting and gratifying than the doubtful gratitudes of partisans, whose homage was measured only 4y the proportion of favor which they received. ’’ The Message.—As was to have been ex- pected, the opposition in the House have not lost a moment in pouticing down on the truths enunciated in the message conceruing the actual condition of political affairs at the North, so far as the present attitude of the Republican party is concerned. Mr Camp- bell, of Obio, their House leader, in leading off for them yesterday on this subject, con ducted their cause as well as it could be con ducted, which is saying more for him than for that—their cause. As earnest as he was, and as adroit as he was well known to be, the weakness of his cause made his effort little More than an attempt to brazen out the lamentable defeat of his party’s positions at the North in the recent canvass. to answer in a straight-forward manner the homely questions put to him in the course of his remarks (which be parried by indirect re- plies) completely exposed the unzoundness of the assumptions which he put forward for facts, on which to base his argument. By the bye, the speech being delivered at the same moment in the Senate Chamber by Gov. Bigler embraced a palpable refutation of bis (Mr. Campbell's) every position with reference to the existing sentiment of the ma- jority of the people of the North upon the Kansas question. The conclusions of that speech were based on data from the truthful ness of which there is no escaping—on tle election returns. In being read far and wide, as it will be, it will prove a complete refuta- tion of all that the opposition are now urging throughout the non-elaveholding States with reference to the strength of their position be- fore the people. We shall recur to it again. Naivete.—We do not know that we ever beforezaw a more refreshing example of news- paper xatvete than is embraced in the follow- ing brief extract from a late number of the Springfield (Mass.) Hepudblican - (MR. SUMNBR'S CONDITION. “ Wassineton, Dec 1, 1856 “There js no knowing when Mr. Sumner Will be back here. He is impatient to once more resume his seat, end raise his voice in tbe Senate chamber; and during the longand weakness of his uneven prostration Aas even bean rehearsing the speech he desires to make when agatn tn the national Capitol.” % Some time since, when we published an ac- count of Mr. 8. ‘ rehearsing a epeech’’ before bis looking-glass, more or less of his political admirers were ready almost to tear us up for intimating that he could be engaged in any such clap-trap work. We knew as well, how- ever, that it was the key to the effectiveness of his delivery, as that his subsequently ex posed plagiariems from ancient orators were she basis of his reputation as athinker. We His refusal |- are glad to find the republican Washington correspondent of this Springfield paper thus bearing out our account of the manner in which he gets up his Senatorial poses, gesticular cli- max nd other oratorical offsets, which are within the reach of any body with as good a voice and figure who will rival him in indus- try at “ ” before the looking-glass for hours on a stretch, content with an audience of one little negro boy ' --gouthern Lecturers.—The New York Tvs. éune guards the purity ofthe virgin mind of New England from contamination through the sentiments likely to be instilled into it by Southern lecturers, with amusing pertinacity. Even the alleged pro-slavery ideas of ‘Old Mr. Benton”’ give the Trisune “ the quakes” in this connection. Hear how it protests against the indireet aid that New England may be giving to him in the matter of getting back into the Senate, by inviting him to lec- ture! ‘Now, we can quite understand how Cel. Benton should sigh for the re of Wash- ington when he finds himself in the wilderness of Missouri, a wilderness howling with Border Ruffians and all manner of doleful creatures We can fully comprehend his longing to ex- change the stampsof that scarcely semi-savage State for the soft-stuffed and goodly arm- chairs of the Senate Chamber. And if he es that he can compass it by compassing all New England in the pursuit, we can see very clearly the sense of his describing that particular arc of that particular circle. But we do not perceive co plainly the motive the New England people have in helping him to fetch his compass. Why need they be so for ward with flattering urgencies to this holding Ulysses to take them in his way back to his longed-for Ithaca? What object have they in helping to s00st him up the tree from which he has floundered down to the ground’ What need have they to thrust the nozsle of their bellows into the already-bursting blad- der of this poor old gentleman’s vanity? It can’t be for the sake of the lecture itself. They know altogether too much for that It must be thrift, after all. They know he will draw for once His daughter's father could not fail to fill a hall for one evening—if only for a look at him. If it be a fault, the mana- gers are probably aware that it is one which brings its own punishment with it. — _ “ Now we think it is a fault, this running after such persons to enlighten Northern Ly- ceums. It sayors of snobbishness and sneak- ishness. Of course it is of no advantage to the hearers, for there is not a lecturer south of Mason and Dixon’s line that could get an in- vitation to the most rural of districts if he lived at the north of it.’ Not S0 —The story saying that the Virginia delegation in the House of Representatives of the United States have, in caucus, determined to recommend one of their number to Mr. Eu chanan for a Cabinet port-folio, which is em braced in the Washington correspondence of the New York Herald, is wholly unfounded. No euch caucus bas been held, and no such recommendation considered. We are very sure that neither the gentle- man named nor the delegation would consent to any such thing. They are none of them men ty assume to recommend any one to a functionary in Mr. Buchanan’s position for such a place, ere being consulted by him on the subject The Whitfield Case—As we went to press to-day, the House had just again taken up the Whitfield case, and the opposing parties were about to muster their forces for the contest by acall of the House. We have abiding faith that the late action on Mr. Grow’s motion, to refuse Gep. W his seat on Gov. Geary’s cer- tificate, will be reversed The Preble —The sloop-of-war Preble, late the practice ship of the Naval Academy, left Annapolis for Philadelphia at 1 o’clock on Monday. She is sent to Philadelphia for the purpove of being repaired. Dead —James Herron, recently appointed Civil Engineer of the Pensacola Navy Yard, died at Warrington, Florida, on the morning of the 24 inst Court cf (laims —Yesterday, Col. James Reily, of Texas, and Josiah Collins, jr., Esq., cf North Carolina, were sworn attorneys of the court MG. Abbey, Esq., of Cleveland, Ohio, was appointed commiseioner to take testimony Chief Justice Gilchrist delivered the opinion of the court in the case of Nabum Weaver, treasurer. éc , claiming payment of certain land office certificates. Favorable bill or- dered to be reported; Judge Blackford dis- senting Judge Scarburgh delivered the opinion on the reuearing of the case of J. K. Rodgers, affirming the former opinion of the court re- fusing an order to take testimony. The case of Thomas KR Gedney, claiming a balance due him as disbursing officer in the United States coast-survey service was next takenup. Mr. Rockwell argued for the claim- ant, cad Ms McPherson, Deputy Solicitor, for the Government, and the case was submitted Adjourned Supreme Court —Yesterday, John Willard, Esq., of New York, and James E. Munford, Esq , of Missouri, were admitted attorneys and counsellors of this court No 12. The State Mutual Fire Insurance Company, plaintiffs in error, vs. Daniel F Conuell et al. This cause was argued by Mr. Loomis for the plaintiffs in error, and by Mr. Edwin M Stanten for the defendants in error. No 13. Elizabeth Moore, appellant, vs Ray Greene ct al. This cause was submitted to the court on the record and printed arguments by Mr Randall for the appellants, and by M. C T Bradley for the speenee- No. 14 E. G. Rogers & Co. et al , owners of the cargo, and Pooley, Nicol & Co , owners of schooner ‘‘ Eila,’’ appellants, vs. Steamer St. Charles, James L. Day et al., claimants This cause was argued by Hon. J. P. Benja- min for the appellants, and by Hon. John Nelson for the appellees Adjourned —_— The Current Operations of the Treasury Department.— On yesterday, 8th December, there were of Treasury warrants entered on the books of the Department— Texas debt warrants...... For the redemption of Stocks. For the Treasury Department For the Interior Department.. For Castoma..... Wer warrants received aud en- tered. seseeee From miscellaneous sources. From Lands... From Customs. On account of the Navy. CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS in tug Sexare, yesterday, after we went 40 press, at the conolusion of the speech of Mr Bigler, the debate on the pending resolu- tion to print extra copies of the message and Seene te ene was continued by Hale, until they Sajeneesd. Sons Pe ee In Tram House, the debate on the reference and printing of the annual message was con- tinned by Messrs. ©, )ehaaey ‘ampbell of Ohio, and Mr. Smith of Tennessee tained the floor, they pre Ba next ob- Proceedings of To-Day. is rae Senate, to day, after the Pending resolution to re-appoint the various clerks of their standing committees was referred to the Committee on Retrenchment, Mr. Vollamer took the floor, and delivered a speech against the positions of the President’s annual mes- rage, wherein that discusses the purposes of the Republican party of the North ix rug Hovss, after the reading of the journal, Mr. Smith delivered a speech, the pending resolution to refer and to print extra copies of the annnual message and accompa- nying documents being under consideration— in reply to those delivered yesterday by Messrs. Campbell of Ohio, and Sherman. At the conclusion of the speech of Mr 8., the Speaker announced the next business in order to be the consideration of the case of Mr. Whitfield, the Delegate from Kansas. Mr. Phelps moved a call of the House; on which the question was being taken es the Star went to prees Dorxe rae Ciever Taine out West—How 10 Do Ir.—The Pennsylvanian says: “The winning Democrats in and about Nashville are contribu:ing a purse to pay for an elegant sonises and span of horses to be presented to Mr Eastman, one of the editors ot the Union and American. The money is to be raised entirely from funds won by Mr. E’s political friends on the late Presidential election. The Democrats of Nashville are sensible men. It would not be bad to take if the Democrats of Philadelphia were to follow the example of our friends in Nashville. Brother Rice would not object to a new c: riage; and if the thing were forced upon us. we might be induced to receive the span of horses and all.’’ POLITICAL GOSSIP The entire vote for Fremont in Virginia was 291 Complete and official returns from Flori- da give Buchanan a majority of 1,525. The majority of Buchanan in Kentucky has been reduced, by the official count, to 6,118, in consequence of nine counties being rejected on account of discrepancies or not being sent in in time time The nine counties give Bue anan a majority of 995, so that his actual ma- jority in the State is 7,113 Now that it is settled that Hon. Wm. H. Bis- sel] is elected Governor of Lilinois, the question arises, can he take the oath of office? He once accepted a challenge, and the oath of office has this provision : «I do solemnly swear that I have not fought a duel, nor sent or accepted a challenge to fight a duel, the probable issue of which might have been the death of either party, nor been a second to either party, nor in any manner aided or assisted in such duel.’’ ‘In consequence of the failure of the rifle factory at Windsor, Vt., capital $500,000, the Unitarian Society will probably suspend its services.’’ Before the advent of Beecher, this connec- tion between rifles and religion, would have been unintelligible But since that politico religious demagogue has set up the Gozpel of “go torth and shoot all nations ;*’ and ‘come unto ue, ye little riflemen, for of such is the kingdow of Heaven,’ we aro not surpised at the dependence of the Church Militant on its arsenals Fremont is beaten, the riffe factory fails, and the new fangled religion deprived of ita machinery, goes, into bankruptcy with it Can anything be plainer than the connec- tion of cause and effect here ’—Albany Atlas. Tak Vore ror Presipent —The returns of the vote for President as far as received foot up as follows: Buchanan 1,796,277; Fremont 1,328,185 ; Fillmore 822,620. The returns to come in will not materially vary the result Mr. Buchanan is over four hundred and sixty- eight thousand ahead of Mr. Fremont, and Mr. Fremont bas nearly half a million votes more than Mr. Fremont. a The firemen of Boston propose to have 8 firemen’s burial ground. wrth M,N. Gardtuer, who eert«inly Lecu o @ ponuder of the ee! Hoarhound victims of Cu great and sovereign virtues, tu all cases of Lung compiatuts. It {s for ane r3. Weeks & Potter, No. 154 Washington strest, Bes. ueral Agents. For by W. H. Gilmai Naira & Palmer. Z. ). Gilman, aud by Dragel y. by nearly every family in ihe United . , and no family should be without it. It requires no addition of spirits. So’d in fall quart bott'es by all Drug- , Groceries and Ho’els throughout the United States aud dec 9-1w e Weak, the . Kheamatic, Btifous and Delicate, after or use will God renewed strength aud life pervade every organ of thetr frames. Kvery dose makes the blood The nerves commence in the arterfes and terminate . These pills, ae a frat effert, act upou the ar- the ctrculation, by which tmpurities 4 they throw cif such collec. teh orgau, by the energy derived 1il4, expels thew from the sys em. When o griping, and even make the patient feel worse ; this must be borne with for the gocd to come afterwards ‘No great good Is often achieved without some trouble in ite attainment, and this rule applies na A consecutive nse for afew days will satisfy the eving of the great good the pills are d should Le carefully studied. if unde: followed, heaith and vigor will, in a majority of cases, be re- cared by the use of RRANDEETH’ Sold wt 25 cents per box at 43 Canal street, Brandreth Batiding, New York; by ¥. Byott & Sons, 132 vorth Second street, Philadelpita by medicine dea’ers gever- ally. nov 23—1f {J Important to the Ladi —Dr. Du PONCO'S FEMALK PILLS.—Tie combination of Ingredi- ente tn the Pills are perfectly ieruless. Their efficacy aud merits are based upon an extensive practice of over thirty ears; and, where tke diroctiona have been strictly ful jowod, they liave never fulled to correct all Irregularities, relfeve painfal and difticnit menstraation, (particularly, They will core the Whitss, and rewuve sing (rom cold, exposure oF any causes; may be used successfully ass Preventive. Call upon realar for part >e $i per Lox, with full directlo retail by CHAS. STUTT, Drugg's pt SAMUEL B. WAITE, 62% Seventh street, Washingtor ; and R. 8. T. CISS21,, Georgetown ; to whom all orders must be sent, and the Pille will be sent confidentially, by mail, to ladies who enclose them one dollar. N. B.—See signature on the box; tocounterfeltit is for ory. jouw AGT ve intr saueous Hatr Dye to the poblic, auy colored hatr t « beautiful aad permanent bla: duce’ more happiness iu the commu use “Io worthless preparations with which this couutry has veon flooded for » few years past, than auy {nvention that we know of.— Portland Advertiser. Haxvsome WiiskeRs.—To procure these much destred or- naments, use Gil Instantaneous Liquid Hair Dye, man- ufactured by Z. D, Gilman, Oheilat, city of Warhiugion.— Boston Museunt. Soid by al! respectable druggists aud hatr-dressers in the country. Principal depot at the new Drug Store, 350 Penn. sylvania avenue, where ali orders will be prompily filled. dec 5—1w i” Watches, Jewelry and T ave now on band a wall stock atyles of rich gold Jewelry wi Silver Ware. ke most fashionable large assortment of very ee. 1am sleo maunfactaring y of Bilver Ware, such as Tea Setts, &e., ich I wilt offer for sale at lower anlity Lave ever been sold for in thin city, at Ivanle avenue, near 9th street, sign of the larg: . H. 0. HOOD, oc M—tr bottle of the German Bitters; we think of veranity, and have no doubtof the B. Hall & Oo.—Gentlomen—In answer to your 1 will tate that my daughter, aged about 16 years, complaining of a pain in her side for six or seven d about the firetof Jauuary last, was taken down ned to |i - The pain in her side was very se- belug troubled with paius between her shoulders From reading a number of cures per- mi's German Bitters,” | was induced to try it tm ber ud sent to your at 1 purchased oue bottle. She had taken it bute fow days when she began to improve, and now, after taking ouly one bottle, abe Is enjoy Letter health than she has for years.» She feels wo pain iu ber side or Iu auy part of her body, aud attributes her cure entirely to the German Bitters, Salmon Brook, Aroostouk Oo., Me, See advertisement. WM. CLARK, Sep t-te hial Freches,—« We { greatservice {n allaying Bronchial Irrite- 1uing Hoarsences produced by Colds, and do ren & real favor in calling their attention Herald. “ c speakers, ra} medicinal substauces hel. fu general esteem among Physicians tn the treatment ot Brovchial affections.” —Dr. G. F. Bigelow. Coutaluing no leterions drags, these Lozenges can be used vocaliste for clearing and vole. Sold by ail en <a JAMES N, CALLAN, Agent, 17° DeGrath s Klectric Oil.—The demand foutlauee to tucreawe, Every day some new section wi ites for It. Cutcago, HL, June 2d, 1856, Prof. De Grath—Send us por RB. R. § tric OM, sseorted alues, upon your wi 3. i. PoatLanp, Maine, J Prof. De Grath—Send me 48 doxen % cont, 38 dozen so cent, and 24 dozen $1 size, and draw for the amount. The demand for your Ot! seems to be | here. B. H. Hay. It te tmporsible to fill orders fest enough. 4 physician of this ofty procured my Rlectric OU [esterday to use tn his actice for Neuralgia, Swellings, &c. His certificate of « hen) {a which It relieved, when everything elee failed in, will appear soon. My genulu iD & stogle day I canst waste thue to notice rim of imitat. senutue can be obtained at th iginal Depot, 9 below Chesuut. Prof. Cuas. Dkduarn, For sele in Washington by UHAs’ dec b-lw ERSONAL. 2 bishop H Robe fae ona tea 5 . nh Giese Bimma, have anivel in Chaiodn. : a . Van Buren of New Y. Samuel D, foghem og vania, and r of N C ine, Who were General Jackson’s first Cabinet, arc still +++» Ristori, the great com; has just left Berlin, after achi success. Previous to her de- moet parture she received a rick present of jewelry from the King and Queen. «+++ Col. A. P. Cook, who is in Washington toc _ — atone pl ar eB ate from the propose: itor; - Sistas be formed out of the Wadelon pur chase—is at Kirkwoods’ hotel. The London Express of November 18 says: ‘“ Among the passengers who went out in the Crinco, which left Southampton yester- day, were Dr Kane) the Arctic navigator, and Mr. Grinnell, a merchant of New York, who sent out, at his sole expense, the American expedition in search of Sir John Franklin, of which Dr. Kane took the charge. Dr. Kane, who is in ill health, is going to the West In- dies, and Mr. Grinuell accompanies him.” ++++ The London Post, by the last steamer, states that Mr. Dallas, the American Minie- ter, and a large party visited the Haymarket Theatre, on Friday night, t> witness the per- formance of Mr. Murdoch as Charles Surface, in “ The School for Scandal,’’ which comedy, with its excellent cast of the Haymarket com- pany, is now attracting large audiences to that theatre. This was the tenth night of the performance of this admirable comedy, in which Mr. M has drawn good houses. r of Rachel, ‘ing there the MR. BLODGET’S LECTURES ON THE CLIMATE OF THE UNITED STATES —The first Lecture of this course will be given THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, at Caru- si’s Saloon, at 7} o’clock. Subject—The Definition of Climatol: asa distinct branch of Science; and the Distribution of Heat over the United States as illustrated by sothermal Lines for the freed avi . dum. bo'd’s original chart of [sothermal es com- pared with those constructed from all the recent American observations. it <= FIRST GRAND BALL OF THE GENEVIEVE CLUB will take place at Ovp Friiows’ Hatt, Sgt Pe on THURS- DAY, the 8th of January, 1657. Particulars ina fature advertisement dec 9-eo3t® jesteesh lect iat ced Roe te BALL OF THE WAS8HIN@- ton Light Infantry advertised for Easter Monday, has been changed to MONDAY EVEN- ING, Febuary 23d, on which occasion they will be pleased to meet their friends and the public in the‘ daysof Auld Lang Syne ” lec 9 3t Re AIK THE LADIES OF ST. MA- ays Church, Sth street, will hold a Fair or Festival at Coombs’s Saloon, on Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th ard 10th streets, commenc- ing on WEDNESDAY, the 10th instant The proceeds are to b2 applied to Hquidate the expen- ses for the stone steps in front of said Church, and the new bul ding forthe parish school Nu- merous and useful articles of fancy, some very suitable for Christmas gifts or Ornaments in pri- vate rooms, will be there for sale, and refresh- ments of all kiads at reasonable prices. Doors ofen from 4 o'clock till 10 p m., to be continued for afew days only Esputa’s Band will perform the music. Adinittance 123 cents. dec 9-8t* | Spe LADIES OF THE FIRST COL- ored Baptist Church give notice to their friends and the pablic eps that they will, continue their Fair, for the benefit of said church . every evening during this week, commencing at 6 o’clock, in the hall of the Perseverance Engine House, where they have on hand all the = ubings of the season. Ld NATIONAL GREYS, ATTENTION — You are notified to attend an da mouthly meeting of the Company to be held at Haywood & Wilson’s. on C street, on WEDNESDAY EVENING, December 10th, at 7o’clock. As final action on the new unifora will be had at this meeting, tt is requested of every member to be punctual in his attendance. By order: R. GRIMES, Secretary. GRAND COTILLON OF THE ANA- S=Scosta ACTIVE ASSOCIATION, will be given on TUESDAY EVENING, the 9th inst., at the Hall of the Anaaosta Engine House, Navy Yard. Tickets FIFTY CENTS—to be had of the one? or at the doer on the night of the Cotillion. Committee of Arrangements. Thomas Cook, Alonzo D Shane, Alexander Eaton, James Harrison, dec 8 Samuel H. Car isle. <r U0 T1CK—THE MEMBEKS OF the National Club take freet pleasure in pomp iar 3 to thelr friends and the public in general, that thelr First Grand Assembly will take place at the MgTROPOLITAN HaLL, corner of 9th and D streets, on MONDAY EVENING, De-ember 15th, 1856 Tickets FIFT\) CENTS—admitti tle man and Ladies. As there will be no in- Vitations issued, all are invited to attend. By order of the dec 8-70 COM. OF ARRANGEMENTS. Sa rr terouoRe BATTLE I8 RAG- ING—THE TERPSICHORE CLUB IN ITS MIDST.—The members of the Terps - chore Club most respectfully announce to their numerous friends that rs ‘will give their Annual Bellon MONDAY EVENING, December 29th, 1855, at CotumBia Hatt, Capitol Bill. Nothing will be left undone to make this the grandest Ball of the season. Withers’s Band is engaged. Particulars in ture advertisement dec 8 eee ck CHURCH FESTIVAL -— ‘The Ladies of Grace Church, Island, the Kev Alfred Holmead, Rector, intend opening their sale of usefal and fancy articles, on MON— DAY EVENING, December 8th, at Concert Hall, adjoining the Star Bulidings. A large collection of Christmas Presents, Toys, &c , have been se- cured, to which special attention {sinvited The Ee of the Festival are to be approprixted to he debt of Grace Church. Donations are solicited and may be left at the house of the Rector, or at the hall d fu- —3te HE , No 7,lmproved Order of Red Men, will take notice, that the place of meeting hes been removed to the old Masonic Hall, corner of 10th and I streets. The members are requested to be punctual in their attendance, on TUESDAY. the 9th instant, at 70’clcck p. m., as the G. 8. will make his annual visitation. By J. F. he AT, order : dec 6-3t* RK THE SECOND ANNUAL BALL of the UNION GUARDS will take place on the 8th of January. Particulars in a future advertisement. nov 11-2awtJanl woe at FIRST GRAND COTILLON Party of the HIBERNIA CLUB, will take place on THURSDAY EVENING, Decem- ber 18th, at Jungman’s Hatt, New Jersey ave- nue, between the Capitol and Depot By order of the COMMITTEE. des 6-8,T& W3t* ANNUAL BALL —THE WASHING- <= ton German Yagers Ropes Mga nounce that their Annual Ball will take at Carusi’s Saloon,on THURSDAY EVENING, January 1, 1867. ‘Tickets ONE DOLLAR. Particulars in future advertisement. Committes.—John Killian, Fred. Stinzing, Peter Richter. dec 5 St® Bee nrice —THE SUBSCRIBE: leave to call the attention of the ic to his stock of @LASS and QUEENSWARE before purchasing elsewhere, as by 30 doipg they will save from 19 to 25 cent. ‘Foliet and Dinner Sets lower than the lowest at 9 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. 96m JOHN McDEVITY. fe perpen | < e WE WANT THE PEOPLE TO KNOW!—HOUSES FURN- ISHED —We want Housekeepers and those about to commence Housekeeping to bear in mind that the first, second, third and fourth rooms of our Jarge and spacious warehouse are filled to their utmost camnett with every description of caline? FURNI yam toe House- ish - ing Goods generally, to w we respectful! invite the ‘attention of those in want of ecrnine Houses furaisbed throughout wich every article in the housekeeping line VERY CREAP FOR Cash, orto eee dealers at the usual credit Call at the ‘“‘ Housgkgerer’s Emporium’ andexamine Our stock before purchasing. Our motto is— “ Quick sales and small profits.” BONTZ & COOMBS. dec 1-3m 1 7th, street, between |.and K. eee bog werice TQ, DELIN “ CUR Re sat cy haben I per ‘OLLECTOR’s Brice, over! oe a “ye Cor, ER wi cade will es t ake not a ie for the sale of {1 be made about Tt is hoped that en eatiy attention will be patd to this subject by all concerned, as a neglect to do so wi!l add heavy expenses to the amount of the taxes now due. JOHN M. McCALLa, nov 22-dt3iDec Collector. ‘ine $1 jon. 10s, Davis, and K Li tie SHAWL FINS, Parses, eee OST IN THE FIRST WARD, A SMALL L CAMEO BREASTPIN and REED COLLAR The finder will be: by leaving it at Messrs. Galt’s Store, nia avenue, between 9th and 10th streets, or at No SAS 17th street west. dec 9- RENCH JUVBSILE BOOKS. Youths of all be riety, direct from by the i bracitg many beautifully illustrated, aswell as others of the cheapest kind. dec 9 FRANCK TAYLOR. ———_—_ Amusements» NATIONAL THEAT. recond Night of the young American Tragedian, MR. E BOOTH pats EVENING, will be Shakspeare’s tragedy of dress ~ AN EXPERIENCED PLAIN W°comr. Apniy, with recommendations No. 305 north at , between 3d and 4 streets, south side. mw 0 THOSE whe BUY TO 19 4 again.—Call on us to supply wants for the hollidays at once; don’t postpone it; you can buy cheaper from us, and have a larger stock to select from than at any other place dec 9 H. J. McLAUGHLIN & CU. ARNETT&ELM ORE ARE IN*WASH- city, with 49 first-rate KKN-' TUCKY MULKS for sale Please cali at the Stable of Rainey & Co, on Sth street, between D and KE dec 9-3t* UY EARLY—DON'T PUT iT orFr until Christmas week, for then the crowd at our store will be so great we will scaresly be able to ibe poe that attention we desire, and again, if = early you get the choice selections from our stock dec 9 H. J. McLAUGHLIN & CO. rg ee gE SELLING OFF LACK SILK3, FANCY PLAID SILKS. D Plaid and Plain Merinos, at greatly reduced prices. 20 ‘Iannels eces dark and rich colored Prints, from 64 to 25 cts 100 pieces colored Cambricks, at 6i¥ cts. 160° do bleached aad Brown Coitons, to 18% ets. 16 do Irish Linen, from 25 to $1. @EU. F. ALLEN, dec 9-3t from 6 x No. 204 Pa. ave , next to 10th st. CHICK ERING & SONS’ PIANOS. HE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RECEIV- ed a further supply of magnificen Louis X!V and Central Pianos. H stock now and always embraces the largest, most select, and elegant assortment of Pianos in this eit Phe new and unique Parlor Grand. Louis X!1V, Central and Square Ptanos, by Chi Sons, Boston. fheir instruments, acknow! by the first artists to be superior to all others made ia the United States, and which lately, as here- tofore, have received the highest awards, can be bought fn this city only of the subscriber Also, Planos of wie style and scrle by other approved Boston and New York makers. nd-hand Pianos taken in part payment As the subseriber has twenty-five en i rience in the business, and buys exclusively for cash, he will sell better Pianos at lower prices than can be bought In this city, either for cash or approved paper. y the Boston packet of the 12th and the steam €r of the 13th instant he will receive fourteen more Ptanos, some of them neat and good instru- ments, at exceedingly low prices. A good stock of Melodeons, Guitars, Violins, Flutes, Music, &c de: 9—3t RICH’D DAVIS. GAUTIER’S FRENCH RESTAURANT, <52 Pa ao , betwren 12th and 18th sts. HE PROPRIETOR OF THE ABOVE ES- tablishment desires to call public attention to his increased and unsurpassed facilities for con- ducting and supplying everything in his line of business, He ts prepared to supply at a few hours’ notice the largest DINNERS, BALLS, and PARTIES with everything pertaining to the most fashion- a enteriainments, and oa the most reasonable erms. ENTIRE DINNERS and DESSERTS far- nished Families without any trouble to the fam- ily and at moderate char, A FIRST-CLASS FRENCH COOK will be sent to private bouses at $2 per day; and market- ing and such articles as they may wish 1 be furnished at cost. Also, China, Glass, Silver Ware, and Table ORNAMENTS One or more “ dishes’ sent to any part of the city at short notice t my es'abishment will be found elegant suites of Parlor, Reception, and Dining Rooms furnished in the best manner, always ready. My Restaurant offers great advantages to gen- tlemen rooming out; they can be supplied with meals at ali hours. Particular attention is desired to my new of superb CONFECTIONERY, ich for putty and delicacy of flavor are unequalled. C. GAUTIER, _dee 9- 252 Pa. avenue, bet 12th and 13th sts. u 2 GAUTIER'S COMPOUND HERB DROPS: For Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, &. of bytes INVALUABLE COMPOUND Herb Drops hve the extraordinary Property of im- m diately relieving Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness Difficulty of Breatuing, Bronchitis, Asthma, and Huskiness of the Throat. ‘Tho+e who are troubled with that uapleasant tickling in the throat, which deprives them of rest, night after night, by the incessant cough wrich it provokes, will, by usieg these drops, find immediate relief. ‘rhe subscriber, in presenting these Drops to public notice, wishes it tc be expressly under- stood that he does not claim forthem any miracu- lous curing properties, nor does he present them with a long string of certificates of recommenda- tions, although he has many unsolicited and most flattering ones from persons who have used them These Drops are composed of six simple ln- gredients, principally herbs, which are known to be very ious in the cure of diseases result- ing from Coids. and some of which, being rather nauseous in their natural state, would deter many from resorting tothem, but when made into a candv or drops, be ome fala'able without losing any of their valuable properties They have been approved and recommended by all the most prominent members of the Medica! —— < Sane ‘ton city. S very Lawyer, man, Public Speaker, or Vocalist, should carry a few of these Drops in his pocket to be used before or after exercising the vocal organs. Prepared and for sale, wholesale and setall, by C. GAUTIER, A la Ville de Paris, No. 252 Pa av , Weshington, D.C. Or may be had of the followin; agent-: Jas. H. STONE, corner of 7th and L streets; R S T.,CISSEL, Georgetown; JOHN E BATES, Navy Yard; SAM L WHITE. 7th street 3 HENRY COOK & CO, Alexandria SE ERE = OO ens eee cOUGHS—COLDS—HOARSENESS. DR. TYLER’S COMPOUND SYRUP OF GUM ARABIC: are —_ Pleasan » erg aes eed Cure or jooping Cough, Croup, Asthma, Diseased Lungs, and Consumption. Entered according to Act of Congress, A. D. 1837. i> AGAIN PRESENTING TO THE NOTICE of the public the above remedy, we feel that little apology is needed. Vast numbers in all sections of the Union are obligedto have recourse to other sources of relief than the immediate pre- seript oa of their family physician, and as each return of the winter season brings out a host of rofessedly new sj , some good, others use- inns and many decidedly dangerons, it becomes as much a matter of duty as interest, believin this to be a remedy, combining the greatest ad- vantages, with the least objections of any other im use, (o make it as extensively known as prac- tcable. That such {sits character, is abundantly proved by the fact, that it bas been ex'ensively used me 7 twenty a with = on oye! suc- cess; that its reputstion has contin spread und its sale increase, with little aid from adver Using or published lists of certificates, (which all know can as easily be had for a worthlers preparation as for a lous one,) that by its own intrinsic merit, with the recommendat'on cf persons benefitted *y its use, it has gained its presest popularity; it is not trum) to the ‘wo 14 as a specific or cure all, but as a valuable aad scientific auxiliary 1a pulmonary cases, read: at hand, and cne that has been eenerally found to afford relief where most others have been tried withont material benefit. As such, it is 3 nised by numbers of our leading physicians, wlo know its composition, and have been eye wit- nesees of Its Superior eftcay, as ‘well as by thou- sands of our most res citizens, to most of whom reference is cheesfully permitted. Sold at 25 cents, or three bottles in one, 50 cts , b Pol ed meen and CBAS. STUTT, ington; Georgetown, ay & STEVEN v3 » and PELL Also.‘ TYLER’S M ARABIC COUGH CANDY DROPS,” the same composition 11 a portable form, much by public speak- ers, singers, frequenters of public assemblies, &c as they nd. remove all huskiness from the throat a: voice, and act like a charm on a troublesome cough. Price 19% and 25centsa box. dec 9 ly K' 450 warm aLoves, at STEVENS’S Sales Room Also, Tilbury Driving Gloves. deo 3. lw ANTED —A YOUNG LADY AS SALES. woman. None nred that fs pot 2e- inted with the business nquire at CAS- IDY’S Pancy Store, 314 Penn, avenue tw Ww ANTED otra anne te dipner can be su give prrva' parties with a first cless at 82 for bis servi. ces on 2) jon at GAUTIER’S RESTAU RANT, Pean avenue, between 12th and Lith streets. dec 9 ANTED—BY A YOUNG MAN@I YEARB Goods or Grocery can be fice. deo 9-* GENTS WANTKD.—TWO OR THREE tie men of es address. gE Vin Ti f EMMINS & CO , London and New York ishers, No.3 Fowler's Bullding, 48834 7h street, Washington. 9-cone Sire. WANTED BY AN INDUS7 RI- ous" eszis'aet Book Clerk or ky ye ee ee ANTED—A WET NURSE, WITH A fresh breast of milk, to nurse a child in Al- exandria Inquireof Mrs BANGS, No SR izth street south, between Cand D streets § dec 8-1 Se ANTED.—A WOMAN TU COOK, WAS! and ircn forasmall family. White prefer- red. irquire at No, 459 12th street, between G and 8. decS 21+ .... —A WOMAN TO DO GENERAL Housewoek, Washing and troning, fora small family Colored preferred inquire at No. ‘342 4th street 8-38 ITUATION WANTED—BY A RESPEC- table young Women, either as Chambermaid , Nurse, or to assist in Washing and Ironing Beet of references can be given. nope No. 624 7th street east, nearthe Nevy Yar jate, third door below Virginia avenne. dec 5-28 ANTED —A M'DDLE AGED COLORED Woman, aschiids Nurse. One well recom- mended will Gnd a permanent situation, with first rate wages, by ing at Room No. 19, kb- bet House, om F street, near 14th. dic 6 ee ANTED IMMEDIATELY —A FIRST rate Pastry Cook, fora Hotel. None need y exoept those well acquainted with the bu - iness. Apply at this office. OY WANTED IN A GROCERY —ONE who bas some yy ag preferred. Appll- canis will address ‘ Groce:,’’ at this cflice, giv- log rei dec 5-4 VARDING —A SUITE OF ROOMS FOR Rent with Board, at 403 F street, tn Union Row, and the immediate EBSTER HOUSE —TBE FORMER residence of Daniel Webster, No. 428 street, has been ed by Mrs. GAGE, for the 7] accommodation those desiring 2 quiet and — Boarding place, either with or without dec 6-lwe ME BANNERMAN, CORNER OF Sh and E streets, having recently refitted bec house, is now prepared to accommodate with Board and pleasant Rooms at moderate rates. Her house is situated ine central and de- sirable part of the city; being one square from the Patent and Post Offices ble uransient en jt OARDING —MRBS. A. POX, No. 447, Penn. avenue, between 3d and 4% streets, is pre- Pared to accommodate gentlemen with Rooms and jBourd. Every effort will be made to render those comforteble whe may favor her with their patron: Transient or table board can be ob- tained. Families supplied with meals. dec 3-6t@ ———— OARD, &0.—MKS. BATES, ON THE 8S. W corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9h street 1s prepared to accommodate gentlemen with rooms or without . Every effort will bemade torender those comfortable who may favor her ap E @IL—OF DURAUD BRAND, warranted pure KING & BURCHELL. dec 8 At new Store, cor. of 15th and { sts. [ere sers:_sors Tetail—the largest and city. (dec8-3t) LA stock the OND, 7th street. EEE RA: NS.— SULTANA, SEEDLES8; AND Raisins, in mats, boxes, and dr or sale by KING & BURCHELL, dec 8 at their new Store, cor of 15th and I sts. | pp demigin BOOKS.—FINE EDITIONS OF most of the standard French Authors, many of them beautifully illustrated, others ‘richly bound, recently imported direct from Paris, by dec 8 FRANCK TAYLOY. thee Ad SO ving on Bridge street, @ town, next door to A’ L. Army's, on. weranen aed 7th, two STEERS e owner will pleare come » prove - erty, pay charges, and take them awa) Slit WELL, um, dee 8-3te T.B.n $5 REWARD.—1F THE PERSON WHO took an OV ER CUAT from the Gentlemen’s —— <a coe ether page A jast, will rns the con! to the prop ietors of exid hotel will reseive the above reward and no questions asked. dec 8-74 BURNETS—BONNETS_EONNETS. W£. HAVE RECEIVED, AND ARE NOW opening a large assortment ladies’ rich Winter HA’ which ge care and selected with teste from the, New York market, and to which we are consian: ¥ mating additions. BUTCHINSON & MUNRO, decS 310 Pa. avenue, bet %h and 10th ste. KAT BARGAINS IN (LUAKS A G TALMAS.—Just opened, from New Yor! . handsome assortment of the latest style of ladi¢ CLOAKS and TALMAS, at reduced prices Bargains can be had in the above goods by an early call at the Dry Goods Store of . GEO.F ALLEN, No 294 Penn. avenue, near 10th street On hand—a few pieces of heavy Gray, Black and Colored CLOTHS, suitable for ladies’ Cloaks. aod Taimas. dee 8-3t LEATHER—LEATHER. SIDES OF SOLE LEATHER, RE- 550 ceiving ue day— ae 35) sides of SPANISH SOLE 200 do very superior SLAUGHTER 40 dozen of home-made KIPPS, CALF SKINY, &c T. G. FORD, Leather Emporio, _ See 6-3t 430 7th et. north, near Patent 0) ., VEATHER—LEATUER, PPRERE IS NOTHING LIKE LEA TEER, 1 have just received a second ease ot ve rece! & second case of those fir: t- rate French CALF SKINS, which | will :cil cheap, and on liberal oe - JOHN C. SHAFER, dec 6-2* Pa. avenue, bet. 13:h and 13% ste W. McGEE, DOCTOR” . Me s OF DENTAL J. SURGERY, has located himself permantly in thiscity. Dr McGee is & graduate of the Baitimore Ci liege of Dental Surgery, and has had over twelve yea’ Uffice removed to the residence ef his father, Rev T. McGee, (for the present,) Sth street, be- twen I and K streets. @ec 2-Im Sr * FRINGES FRINGKS_FRINGES. LARGE ASSORTMENT OF DEEP headed FRINGES, all this day at DY’s, dec iw 314 Pa. av., bet. 10th and lth sts. ——————— es CE CRESS .—T&E BEST ICE CREAM IN Wasbington can be had of the P PERA GLASSES IN EN. PEARL. fe) Ivory, Ebony, Japan, ae ane to 840. carb, at THE LAKES P.3.—Opere Glasess for rent. deci ©