Evening Star Newspaper, December 24, 1856, Page 3

STAR. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Boarp or ALDRRMEN.—The Board held its ~~ meeting on Monday evening. = are Pen was confirmed as commis- loner o' e Western Market, in of Samuel Duvall, resigned. = — communication was received from the Mayor, making su ions in relation to the advertisement of tho Collector for the sale of Property of delinquent tax payers; also, ons Teturning, without the Mayor’s approval, the bill appropriating $10,000 to provide suitable accommodations for the public schools in the third school district, on the ground of insuffi- ciency of Corporation fu is, and for other ee je question being taken w the bill, it was passed by a two thirds ate ; The Mayor also returned without his ap- proval, the bill for the relief of Sweeny, Rit- ——— : Fant, (for Corporation pies lone by the Organ newspaper,) sa; that the failure of the tax sale Tf last ene was chiefly owing to a want of public confidence in the sufficiency and accuracy of the adver- tisemont; and that the occasion of t-at want of confidence was a knowledge possessed by many that ther re numerous errors of the Collector, while others were aware that there were in some cases fatal errors committed by the printer. On the question being taken the bill was passed over the veto. Mr. Houston, from finance committee, re- perted the following resolution: Resolved, That the Corporation Attorney be requested to furnish the Board of Aldermen with such instructions as may enable the Col- lector of Taxes so to form his advertisement as to render valid the sale of property of delin- quent tax a adopted. Council bill for | spp the south fronts of uare Nos. 795, 822, and 846, was passed with an amendment. A joint resolution authorizing the Board of Managers of the Metropolitan Mechanics’ In- stitute to erect a temporary building on Lou- isiana avenue, was passed. The following Council bills were 5 An sct making an appropriation for putting wooden trunks across M street north, between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets west, and Connecticut avenue and K street north; an act for repairing Twentieth street west, from Pennsylvania avenue and @ and H streets north, between Twentieth and Twenty-first streets west ; and an act making a further ap- propriation for the burial of the deceased out- door poor. Adjourned. Common Counct!.—The Board met at the usual hour. Bill for grading and graveling Twelfth street, from Maryland avenue to the Potomac river, was pagsed ; also, bills for the relief of Chas Stewart, Wm. A. Wilson, Henry 8. Davis, and B. F. Beers ; also, bills making farther appro priation for the burial of deceased out-door es authorizing the adoption of iron pumps in liew of wooden ones now in use, and author- izing N. Acker and others to use ten inches of the footway in front of their dwellings A communication was received from the Mayor relative to decisions of the Circuit Court in regard to tax sales; also, one return- ing, without his approval, the bill for paving footway in square 547; upon which the vote being taken tn the Board, the bill was lost. The amendments of the Board of Aldermen to the market bill were non-concurred in. The bill appropriating $10,000 far erecting school houses in the Third district, which had been vetoed by the Mayor, and passed over the veto by the Board of Aldermen, was lost in the lower Board Joint resolution authorizing the managers of the Metropolitan Mechanics’ Institute to erect a temporary building on Louisiana ave- nue was adopted. And then the Board adjourned. Ixavevratios Day.—The following is the ‘official’ account of the proceedings of the Jackson Demoeratic Association, held on Mon- day night last: Ata me of the “Jackson Democratic Aszociatior heid on Monday evening, Dec. 22, the following proceedings were had : The President of the Association, Mr. Rat- cliffe, was chosen Chief Marshal for the 4th of March, with power to eppoint thirty-one assistants—one from each State. He having declined to serve on that occa- sion, Col. Wm. Selden was then elected Chief Marshal, with power to increase the number of assistants above mentioned by adding one from each of the wards in the city. A letter from the “ National Democratic Asaociation’’ was handed in by the President, and read by the Secretary. On motion, a committee was appointed to 09 reply. : ba motion, the President was authorised to invite the co-operation of the citizens of Wash- ington, and the members of the difforent clubs in the city, in making arrangements for an in- auguration ball, to be given on the 4th of March next It was then resolved that a copy of the pro- ceedings of this meeting be sent to the Daily Union and Evening St r for publication, and the meeting adjourned. Dasiet Rartcuirrs, President. J. U. Canpenrer, Secretary, pro tem Note.—It seems, according to rumors on the Avenue, that they had a high time of it at this meeting, and that one party claim that no vote whatever was taken — the propo- sition to make Mr. Ratcliffe the marshal on the 4th of March; and, further, that the meeting adjourned without making any such election whatever. On the whole, great shines are cut up in the hall of the Jackson Democratic Association when its rival ae or sies get at loggerbeads over personal ques- Fons st the bendfal of them who stand their meetings regularly sitice the oceasion for their services has passed away don‘t learn to be governed by good temper and by something like respect for parliamentary law and rules of order, the outside barbarian Democratic world of the District of Columbia may be ex- pected in time to question the actual divinity of their right, by prescription, to regulate ell things Democratic for all in these benighted diggings. P. 8.—As we go to press we have the fol- lowing communication : To ths Editor of the Star: The announce- ment made in the Union this morning, that Col. William Selden had been unanimously elected Chief Marshal of the inaugural pro- ceesion on the 4th of March next by the Jack- son Democratic Association, is entirely incor- Teet At an irregular meeting of that Association, held last night, the subject was considered, but no final action taken—it being deemed too important and too national in its character to be disposed of at a small meeting of the Asso- ciation, and as a consequence an adjournment was carried, Mr. T. J. Galt, first Viee Presi- deovt in the chair. After the Association adjourned, and most of the members had dispersed, Mr. Ratcliffe assumed the chair, and with the assistance of about thirty persons who remained in the room, elected Col. Wm. Seiden Chief Marshal of the inaugural procession on the 4th of March next A Msueer ov tuz J.D. A. Wasaisertos, Dec. 23, 1856. A Perrone Brasata.—Who would have a disagreeable breath, when, by using Da La Cour's Balin of the White Water Lilly asa dentifrice, it can be rendered sweet, and leave the teeth white as alabaster? Puta drop on your tooth-brush and wash the teeth night and morning : A Beauts fud Complezion may easily be ac- uired by using De La Cour’s Balm of the Whies Water Tally. It will remove tan, imples, and freckles from the skin, leaving it soft and rosy. Wet a towel, pour on two or three drops, and wash the face night and morning. Shaving Made Easy. —Wet your brush and pour on two or three drops of De La Cour’s Balm of the White Water Lally, rab the beard well, and it will make a beautiful soft lather Price fifty cents. Forsale by Charles Stott, Washington, and by druggists generally. lcn.—For several days past boys have been skating on various parts of the Washington Ive is ceveral inches thick on the flats canal of the river. -_—— Caiinat Court. — This court adjou:ned yesterday unti! Satarday. Nationa Tazatre—Lasr Nicat or Tear Bene.—To-night, the last of the series of con- certs given by M: Thalberg takes place at the National ire. The adm pre-em inence of Mr. Thalberg in his profession makes any mention of what may be expected from him a guise superfluous. An opportunity will be afforded to see and hear Madame de Wil- horst, whose romantic history, as well as musi- = aay gives her enhanced interest before e lie. Diangri whose superb vocalization and dra- matic powers ca: such a sensation on Sat. urday night, a 8 to-night. In addition to the concert, the National com- papy, with Mr. and Mrs. Florence, Appear in two lively pieces, with songs and dances by Mrs. Florence and imitations by Mr. Florence. — Ws WOULD CALL THE ATTENTION of the readers of the Star to our friend Shillington’s large and elegant assortment of Gift Books, Juveniles. Games, Ladies’ Work Boxes and Writing Desks, very handsome bound Bibles and Prayer Books, Card Cases, Gold Pens, Pen Knives, Purses, Backgammon Boards, Fortfolios, and a thousand other different fancy articles, suitable for presents for the holidays 4 ing early a better selection can be made, and the crowd of the holidays avoided. * Honoraniy Acquirrep.—Last night, infor- mation was given to the auxiliary guard that @ man named Hutchinson had arrived in the city with a colored boy, who was supposed to be a fugitive slave. They were taken to the central guard house, where a hearing of the testimony demonstrated that Hutchinson had brought the boy to the city at the master’s re- quest, and he was promptly discharged. AMUSEMENTS TO-NIGHT.—Munder’s weekly Soiree comes off to-night, and will probably go off with even more than usual spirit, as the participants will doubtless wish to see Christ- mas in before Lagebeg 3 The Ball of the Ugly Club at the Navy Yard (Odd Fellows’ Hall) is one of those unique affairs which inevitably draws the dancing world. : _Many of our readers no doubt find it quite difficult to select their Christmas gifts from among the many articles which fill our Penn- sylvania avenue stores. We advise nl! who are so puzzled, to get from our friend Shilling- ton one of his superb writing-desks, work- boxes, cabas, portfolios, or beautiful annuals, for sale very low at his great emporium. * PARTICULAR ATTENTION of judges of fine Havana Cigars is called to the “Grabueos”? from the celebrated factory of Joaquim Ar- guelies, and the Brevas, ‘‘Queen of the An- tilles,’’ from the factory of Juan B. Romero. These cigars, for fineness of flavor, cannot be excelled in the ccuntry. They can be had only of E. C. Dyer. Fs Carep For —Last night, a horse was found tied at the Centre Market, exposed to the cold wind, and apparently so chilled as to be bare- ly able to stand It was said the animal had been there agreater portion of the day, with- out either food or water. Watchman Horner = the animal and secured him in a livery stable. Navat Baw at ANnapouts, Mp.—We un- derstand that the midshipmen ef the Naval School at Annapolis intend having a superb Ball on the evening of the 26th inst. Our e'ty will, we hear, be represented by several distinguished personages. We bespeak a delightful time for all who may attend. Farsx Auarw.—Last night several fire companies dragged their apparatus a long distance to the centre of the Fourth Ward, having been called out by a false alarm About 84 o’clock another alarm was cauzed by a burning chimney; no harm was done. Teetn.—For perfect sets of artificial teeth, examine specimens at Dr Loomis’s office. He has the highest testimonials of their practical usefulness. Besides the style of work speaks for itself. See advertisement. 7 Tare Ex Doravo.—Our friend Reynolds, of the El Dorado, has refitted and repaired his capital restaurant. Everything is as nico about it 23 a new pin. Asa caterer he is hard to beat, indeed. We xxow of no present for Christmas so de- sirable as a beautiful gold pen and pencil Shillington has some of the finest we ever saw, and at very low prices * Vacrants.—During the last ten days five persons have been sent to the city asylum from the guard house, aa vagrants—allf of them from other cities Warca Returns.—lIsrael Niffen, invalid pauper; sentto the alms house. T. Hutchin- son, saspicious circumstances; examined and come: Washington Nichols, colored, do.; jo. Mitcne.y’s New Nationa Mar.—Wetake pleasure in calling the attention of our readers to this new and valuable publication, a copy of which has just been shown us by the agent. The work exhibits, on a large and even scale, the whole of the United States, the British North American Provinces, the Sandwich dJalands, Mexico, CentralgAmerica, Cuba and other West India Islands. On thesame sheet is a map of the world on Meroator’s, and one also on a globular, projection. The bounda- ries of all the countries are given, with tables of the population of each county in the United States, also a table of distances. ‘Chus sup- plying not only a map of our country, but also giving valuable statistical matter. Tne whole work is compiled from thé most authentic sources and recent surveys, and contains much information not heretofore embraced in any wap. All the routes over the isthmuses o¢ Panama and ,Tehuantepec, and the projected railroad from Vera Cruz to Acapulco, across Mexico, are laid down, and the disputed boundaries of the Mosquito territory, Nicara- gua and Costa Rico sre defined ; the different lines projected for railroads to the Pacific, the Gadsden boundary line, and all the new Ter- ritories—Utah, Kansas, Nebraska, Washing- ton, Oregon, &c.—are marked with correct boundaries. The work is engraved on metallic plate, in the very best style of the art, and is the only metallic plate map ever offered to the public exhibiting co much territory. S. Augustus Mitchell has been well known to the public as ® successful map publisher for more than thirty years, and we commend his new na- tional map to our readers with the full assur. ance that it will mect a cordial reception and rapid sale. A bill to compel free negroes to leave the State is before the Alabama Legislature. (@ The South Carolina Legislature ad- journed on Saturday. (er A bill has been introduced into the Legislature of North Carolina ‘to encourage and promote matrimony.’’ ie A German was seized and robbed of five hurdred dollars in gold in the streets of Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday night last. He was in the habit of carrying it in a belt about his body. New Jersey —The Trenton Ga- “‘ The applications for banks to be fore the next Legislature, will in- T 88 we learo from the published notices—capital to the amount of about $4,800,000. : ConaressionAL Exections.—The spring election for Congress, &c., will occur in sev- eral States soon after the termination of the present session. Virginia will be one of the first States to hold an election after the inau- guration of Mr Buchanan. Norrawestenn(Va.) RaitroaD.—Thisroad ig so near Rese pote that the Parkersburg News says it will certainly be opened by Christ- mas day, unless prevented by some unforeseen accident The formal opening to the Ohio river, however, by e grand excursion, will. in consequence of the cold weather, be postponed until spring. a ————te "| Cellar and Bath Room INHALATION IN DISEASES OF THE LUNGS. Drs. Hunter & Williams, Physicians for Diseases of the Chest. 524 North Charles street, Baltimore. The great success which has attended the practice of Inhalation by Dr. Hunter and his Sssociates in treating every form of Pulmona- Ty diseases is now established beyond question. Dr. Williams, associate of the Baltimore office, may be consulted in Washington on the 12th and 29th of each month. The next visit will be on Monday, the 29th instant. Office 260 Pennsylvania avenue, over Mrs. Voss’s Jewelry Store. MARRIED, On the 23d Instant, by the Rev. Mr Krebs, Mr. ANDREW BAINE to Miss MARTHA RE- BECCA WHITE, both of this city. * At Carlisle Barracks, Pa.. on the 16th instant, by the Rev. W. W. Eells, Lieut. CHARLES F. YLER, Second ns,U 8 A., to LIZ- Sor Agee of Jos. J. BD. Wright, Surgeon DIED. On the evening of the 23d instant, Mrs. ELIZA JAMES, relict of the late Wiiliam James, Sen., in the 62d year of herage. The friends of the family are requested to at- tend her funeral from her late residence, No. 460 Fourteenth street, on Friday afternoon next, at 3% o’clock pr‘cisely. * On the 2ith instant, after a long and painfal illness, RICHARD D. SPENCER, in the 46th year of his Gk His funeral will take place from his residence, Seventh street, between L and M, on Thursday. the 25th instant, at 2 o’clock p m. Friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend. [Baltimore Sun and Dubuque, Iowa, papers please copy } On the 23d instant, JOHN LINKINS, in the 67th year of his age. His friends and relatives are requested to at tend his funeral from the corner of F and 25th streets, at 1 o’clo-k, To-Morrow, the 25th inst. * —————__._.._..._._____. For Sale and Rent. F& RENT.—A PARLOR and Two Cham- bers. handsomely furnished and lighted with Gas, at 360 D street. dec 23-3t* Fo RENT.— THAT LARGE Four-Story House and Back-Bui!dings, on North Captiol street, just above the Depot. Would bea first- rate place for a Boarding House or dwelling. To a permanert and go tenant, rent very low Possession given immediately. Inquire at No. 332 7th capt of STEWART & BROTHER. lw OR SALE-—A PARCEL OF GROUND, ceotiting 42,000 feet, more or leas, in Square 939, east; enclosed with a substantial fence, with a Cottage House on the premises; United States Deed. The place has many advantages, belug near Penn. avenue, and convenient to the Capi- tol For particulars inquireof WM H. BLAND, on Virginia avenue, between 6th and 7th streets east dec 23 3t* OOMS FOR RENT.—A LARGE PaRLOR with Bedroom attached, well furnished and lighted with gas, situated on Penn. avenue, No. 219, opposite Willaras? Hotel. Kent moderate, App'y on the premises. 22-31" OOMS—LARGE AND HANDSUMELY farnisied, lighted with gas, for Rent, at No® 24 Missourl avenue, between 1} and 6th streets, near the National Hotel. dec 22-3t* OR RENT OR SALE.—THAT SPLENDID four-story Brick Dwelling Mouse, No. 388 North Capitol street, between B and C streets. The house is nearly new, and very convenient For further partfculars inquire of NICHOLAS ACKER, corner of 2d and E streets. dec 19-1w® APYWO LARGE ROOMS SUITABLE FOR GENTLEMEN TO BE RENTED—They also, can be Boarded fn the house if desired. Applyto THOS POUTENTINI, No. 279 Penn. avenue, south side. dec 17 eR ES Each eke at OR RENT —THE LARGE THREE Lit Brich House, situated on the corner of 1: and H streets, containing 10 Rooms, vi Coal Inqnie of JAMES W. BARKER, next door to the Lutheran Caurch, nov 2-1f OOMS FOR RENT.—T WO LARGE, finely furnished Parlors and Bedrooms for tent, with or without Board, at F LIN‘T’S Bote}, near Union Office. Ss KE EIN OWN, D.C, FOR RENT.— scriber offers for rent her late residence 1 of Fayette and Fourth strerts, Georgetown, immediately opposite the Convent of the Visitation. ‘This ts one of the largest and best finished houses In the District of Columbia having all the modern improvements contained in the first-class houses of the Northern cities There is attached a large cistern in the yard, carrlage-nouse, and stable for several horses A pump of the purest water in the immediate vicinity. The locality is high and salubrious, and In 2 quiet and highly respectable neizbhorhood, Possession given immediately. For further particulars inquire next door to the premises, of Mrs. ANNE R. O’NEAL, «ol OR RENT —THAT LARGE AND AIRY House on Penn avenue, between 4th and 7th streets, over A. Hoover & Son’s Shoe Store, suita- ble fora first-class Boarding-House. It is now undergoing a complete repair. Possession ac im jately. Inquireof A. HOOVER & SON, south side of Penn. avenue, between 6th and 7th strects. oc 30-tf NOTICE TO HOUSEKEEPERS. E WOULD CALL THE ATTENTION of thors who may be in want of Housekeep- ing Goods, to our large and well selected stock. Among which we name, Bedsteads, Mattresses, Wardrobes, Bureaus, ‘Tables, Watters, Chairs, Knives and Forks, China Vases, Walnut W hat- nots, Parlor and Stair Carpets, Wasbstands, Toilet Sets, Castors, Sofas, Looking @lasses, Clocks, Stoves, Tea and Dinner =ets, together with a very large and handsome stock of @ lass- ware. Forsale b C. RL. CROWN & CO., Auct’rs., corner 6th st and Pean avenue, dec 22 eget ers SHAWLS, SHAWLS—AT WHOLESALE.—Just received a large and jor stock of Bay State Shawls, at wholesale € invite the trade to call, as we can offer them as low, if not lower than the Jobbing Houses at the North au] WALL & STEPHENS, a dec 23 No. 2 Pa ave, bet. 9h and 10h sts, NO DECEPTION, ANDAKD SILVER WARK, SUCH AS poons, Forks, Ladies, Butter, Cake, Pie, Fish, Jelly and Ice Cream Knives, Cromb Scra- pers, Napkin Rings, &c. All the above named ‘oods are manufactured on my own premises in this city, and not purchased at the North, (as is the case with other dealers generally, and then palmed off for our own manufacture ) Every ar ticle warranted Standard Silver. Also, on hand, every description of fine Watches and Jewelry, at 338 Pa. avenue, Sign ofthe Lares “pret Eagle. dec 22-tf . O. HOOD. UITABLE FORK ALL AGES—HOLIDAY Presents, at LAMMOND’S, dec 22-3t Seventh street. OTICE,—WESHALLAS USUAL, PRIOR to the Ist of January, make an indiscrim!nate issue cf ail open accounts on our books up to the 28th Instant Those who prefer not to have them sent to them will find their bills rerdy for deliv— ery atourdesk it is hoped that all wil without delay settle lhe same, according to the terms on which thelr purchases were made dec 2:10 CLAGETT, DODSON & SON. CHRISTMAS CONFECTIONERY. HESUBSCRIBER RESPECTFULLY IN- forms his customers and the pub!ic in general that he is prepared to supply them with CHRISTMAS CONFECTIONERY of every kind, fo eign and domestic; also with CAN DY PLUM and POUND CAKE3,M PIES, ORANGES. F1I6S8,RAISINS, PRU ALMONDS, &c. His stock of CONF ECTIO? ERY is very complete and such as he feels con- fident will be found on trial, equal toany that may be offered for sale in this city. He wiil be happy to see his friends and customers on Christmas Eve and during the Holidays, as his stock will be replenished until and the New Year’s Festival TOYS FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS. ‘The subscriber also respectfully informs ladies and gentlemen, desirous of procuring TOYS of any kind, 2s Holiday Presents, that he has ie ported a Jarge collectfon of German and Freach manufacture, which are curious, cheap, and well adapted to please children and youns people of every age. His stock of TOYS is larger and more attractive than ever, and cannot be excelled in any other toy store in this city. The subscriber would also invite attention to his large assortment of China, Ladies’ Work Baskets, Combs, Perfumery, and other fancy articles which are too numerous for specification in an advertise ment. ILLIAM GRUPE, No. 415 south side Pa. av , bet. 34 and 4X sts., dec 23-1m opposite Jackson Hall THE CONGRESSIONAL BANK, Corner of Loutsana avenue and 7th strest, Wasuineton, D.C., ILL RECEIVE DEPOSITS AND MAKE Collections on all the principal cities in the Union, and promptly attend to any business in its line E. JARDINE, dec 33 3m Cashier AMMOND'S, 454 SEVENTI STREET, is the cheapest Toy and Fancy Store ln the city. dec 28-3 ae ain eeeeSEeEeEeENBnN_ NSE EDS aa SR SSE EE NE EE ae I PR Rie ira ee THY AUCTION SALES. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. HOSSEs, WAGONS, FURNITURE, &c. at Auction.—OUn SATURDAY, the 27th instant, I shall sell, at 10 o’clock a m_, in front of my store— Two five young Len f Carri Horses. sound and active, a! ctly ‘work well in single or double harness Two country Wagons A large lot of very superior household and kitch- en Furniture Feather Beds, Biankets, ts, &c., Stoves With many other articles which we deem un- necessary to enumerate. dec 24-2 A. GREEN, Auct’r NEW AND ELEGANT WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVER AND PLATED WARE, FORTHE HOLIDAYS. W, GALT & BRO. INVITE ATTEN- ¢ tion to their stock of the following Goods, most of which were gotten up especially for the present season: Ladies’ and Gentlemen’« very superior Gold Watches, of exquisite finish and workmanship, and warranted perfect time-keepers Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s elegant Gold Chains, Chatalains, Seals, Keys, and C) . Diamond, pearl, raby, and emerald Brooches. Ear rings, and Bracelets Diamond Crosses, Necklaces, and Studs Coral, Cameo, Florentine, Mosaic, and all other styles o” Jewelry, in sets and single seen Gold Thimbles, Lockets, Pencils, Toothpicks, Sleeve Buttons and Studs Gold mounted Jet and Coral Necklaces and Bracelets Children’s Sleeve Pins, Armlets, Whistles and Bells, Rings, Pins, &c Solid Silver Tea Sets, Waiters, Pitchers, Gob- lets and Cups Silver Table, Dessert, and Tea Spoons and Forks, Ladles, Butter Knives, &c. Silver Salt Cellars, Dessert Knives Egg and Coffee Spoons, Fish Carvers and F orks Cake Knives, Berry Shoveis Fruit, Jelly and Preserve Spoons Pickle Knives and Forks, Sugar Baskets Silver Nut Picks, Napkin Rings, Tea Strainers Pocket Fruit Kaives, Nutmeg Graters Knives, Forks and Spoons incases for children Sliver Snuff and Lobacco Boxes Card Cases, Portemonnaies, Fans, &c. Plated ‘Tea Sets, Walters, Castors Cake Baskets, Butter Coolers, Oyster Tureens Goblets, Cups, Albata Forks , Spoons, &c. The above, with a thousand and one other ar- ticles which cannot be enumerated in an adver- tisement, will be found to comprise the lergest assortment of desirable goods ever offered to our customers. M. W. GALT & BRO. Jewelers, 324 Pennsylvania avenue, ec 23-3t between th and 10th streets. SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAKS’ PRESENTS. t eda H. SMGOT, No 119 SOUTH SIDE Bridge street. Georgetown, D.C , has received a great variety of usefal and seasonable GUODS, to which he invites the attention of both ladies and gentlemen who may wish to make a Christ- mas and New Years’ Present. EMBROIDERIES. Rich worked Cambric Sets (Collars and Sleeves) oO Do do Muslin do Do do Muslin and Cambric Collars A great variety (low priced) do Worked Linen Sets and Linen do Rich worked Muslin Sleeves Black and white Lace Sets and Collars Worked Cambric and Muslin Bands Embrolde-ed Linen Cambric Handkerchiefs Hemstitched. tucked and plzin do Black Chantilla and French Lace Veils Worked, quilted and hooped Skirts. ARso— Moire Antique, Embroidered, Satin and other Cloaks Double and single Brecha and other Shawls Rich Fan-y and Black Silks French Merinos, plaid Merines Plain aud printed Mous L’delaines Best Paris Kid Gloves, all numbers Kid and Buck Gauntlets Ladies, gent’s and children’s Warm Gloves Do Hosiery, of every kind Portmonnates, and l2dies’ Cabas Gents. Linen, Cambric and Silk Pocket Uandkfs Black and fane K Cravats, Scarfs and Ties Gents Shawls, Merino and Woolen Scar fs Children’s Knit Talinas and Hoods Ladies, gents and boys’ Comforts. &c With many other destrable goods, which will be sol w (0 Cash or prompt custoiners dec 2 J. H_ SMOOT. IRON HALL BOOT AND SH®E AND TKUNK ESTABLISHMENT. UST RECEIVED, A LARGE ASSORT- o ment of /adies’ Tilases gent.’s, I and boys’ Boots, Shees and Galt- ers For Ladies White, Satin, & cos a Bia tier Con Seon. gress Gaiters. t ey Quilted Cassi merand Silk @al- _ ters; Buckskin-l)ned Winter Gaiters. For Gentlemen Patent Leath d French Calf Roots French, Bostcn, and Congress Calf and Patent Leather Galters French imported Shoes, all styles. For Boys and Misses My assortment Is very large ; all styles, qualities and prices. My stock ef No 1 Sole Leather Trunks, and iron Frame Traveling Trunks, Ladies’ Hat Cases and Valices can be examined at any time, and as for cheapness and quality cannot be sur- pet Allin want of good and cheap articles jor cash will please call at 8. P HOOVER’S, _dec 23-2w Pa. avenue, bet. 2th and 10th sts. DENTISTRY. J W. McGEE, DOCTOR OF DENTAL ¢ SURGERY, has located himself permantly inthiscity. Dr McGee fs, a graduate of the Baltimore College of eet Surgery, and has had over twelve vears ptice. Office removed to the residence of his father, Rev T. McGee, (for the present,) Sth street. be- twen { and K streets. dec 21m AME TO THE PREMISES OF THE subscriber on Friday, the i2th inst a large back and white DOG. Th owner will please come forward, eR Property. pay charges and take him’ away J.H A. SHUREMAN, dec 22-3t* No.65 Ast north, Capitol Bill. OLIDAY PRESENTS.—Just received, a . Gloves, &e , &c., making very suitable, useful and acceptable presents. WALL & STEPHENS, dec 22 No $22 Pa avenue, bet 9th & 19th sts. UNT NEGLECT THE CHILDREN. # Select their Toys from LAMMOND’S mam- moth stock. 2 VALUABLE BOOKS FOR SALE. OR'TY COPLES OF OUWENS’S GEOLOGI- cal Survey - Iowa snd moraeng ne) with the accompanying Maps and Drawings. Inquire of erie W. NALLY, dec 22-3t Union Office Building. ’ GIFT BOOK SALE. OW OPEN AT No. 4 LOUISIANA AVE.. opposite Centre Market, between 7th and 8th streets, with a splendid assortment of BOOKS and GIFTS for the holidays. Rare inducements are offered to insure a rapid A presept worth from 25 cents to 860 given to the parchener of each book at the time the book is sold. Books sold as low as usual prices, many for less. Our stock comprises a great variety, and em- braces most all branches of literature The public are invited to calland examine our method of selling Books and giving away Gold and Silver Watches, Gold Lockets, Pencils, Ear- rings, Breastpins, Parlor Timepieces, &c , &c Princtpal Store 408 Broadway, New York. dec 22-lw* EVANS & CO CE CREAM AND WATER ICES.—THE Pennsylvania Company, corner of F and i2th streets, ave selling the best Pennsyivania Ice Cream at 37 cents per quart. Vanilla, Caramel}, Lemon, Strawberry, Almond, Chocolate. Pine Ape Orange Water Ice. 10" Fresh Cream for sale. ‘dec 23-lw* and will open on Tuesday, the 23d instant, a l assortment of EMBROID- ERIES, COLLARS, SLEEVES, Sets FLOWERING, CAPS, SKIRTS, DRESSES, &c. The attention of the ‘adies is respectful solicited to op Cb articles, as they will beso! at unusually low prices. dec 23-3t* 23 Pa. av., bet. 12th and 13th sts UST RECEIVED FROM THE PUB- lishers—A neon View of Old Independ- ence Hall, P' elphia. For sale cheap, framed or otherwise, at JOHN WAGNE#«’S, dec 22-1 255 Penn. avenue. avucTion THIS AFTERNOON AND TO-MORROW. th Seren ncn et nd By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. Gnane SALE OF USEFUL AND OR- namental Goods. —On MONDAY, TUESDAY, and WEDNESDAY EVENINGS: December 22d, 234, and 24th, commencing each evening at 6 o'clock. [shell sell at my spacious auction room, Iron Hall, rev eaperen? selection of Useful and Ornamental Goods, consisting in part of, viz: Elegant groups aed single Statuetts, in bronze and Parine Marble China Vases, and a large variety of China (rna- ments generally; handsome Portable Desks Portfolios and Work Boxes, beautifully iniald Fine Dressing Cases, Silver-plated Tea Se's Bronzed Candelabras, Parlor Clocks Fine Oil Paintings 2nd Engravings Elegant Papier Mache Goods . French China Tea and Dessert Sets, @lass Ware Table Cutlery, Scissors and Rezors, Silver-plated Castors Waiters, Spoons, and Forks Fine Party Fans, French China Punch Bowls Jet Goods, Hair and othet Brushes Tollet Sets, Bohemian Glass Ware Toilet and Tack Coombs, Card Cases Portinenies, Cigar Cases, a fine assortment of Jewelry si Glasses, Silver Snuff and Tobacco Boxes W ith other rich, rare, and unique goods rend- ering the display superior to any thing of a simi- lar character ever offered before at auction tn this city. An excellent opportunity is now afforded those in quest of goods suitable for the approach- vig pte ‘he above goods were imported for T. Galligan & Co , and having arrived after they determined to close up their business, will now be sold posi - lively, without reserve or limitation. The zocds will be arranged for examination on the morning of the first day of rale. The room Will be comfortable warmed. ‘The presence of the Ladies ts particularly solicited. Terms: Under £50 cash; over @302,3,and4 months credit, {or approved endorsed notes. bear- ing Interest Cc. W. BOTELER, ec 17-e0&3ds Avctioneer ES RE NER ee eos tere By WALL, BARNARD & CU., Auctioneers. HUSTEER’S SALE OF BRICK HOUSE and Lot in the First Ward at Public Auction.—-Un TUESDAY AFTERNUON, January 13th, at 3 o'clock. in front of the prem- ises, by virtue of 2 deed cf trust dated May 14, 1853, and duly recorded in Liber J. A.S., No. 104, folios 13M, 135, gnd 136, one of the land re— cords for Washington county, we will sell. the Northern part of lot No. 12, in square 116, front- ing 1€ feet on 20th street west, between M and N streets, and running back 74 feet to an alley. The Lot covtains 1184 feet, more or less, with the improvements, ccnsisting ef a comfortable Brick House Terms: Cne-third cash; the remainder In six and twelve months, bezring interest, and secured by a deed cf trust on the Seay. B. W. REED, Trustee WALL, BARNARD & CO, dec 12 Auct! zi ARSHAL’S SALE.—IN VIRTUE writ of fleri facias, issned from the Clerk's O fice of the Circuit of the District of Columba for the County of Washington, and to me direct ed, I shall expose to public sale, for cash, in front of the Court-houre door of said County, on MON- DAY, the 12th day of January next, 1857, at 12 o’clock m., all defendaut’s right, tit e, claim and interest in and to Lot No.6, in Square No 55%, as laid d: wn on the plat of the city of Weshing- ton, D © , together with all and sineuler the im- uts thereon, seized and levied upon as y of Andrew Bothwell, and will be isfy Jndiciais, No. % to October , Alfred Chapman rs. A J.D. HOOVER, S for the District By J.C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. IRUSTEE’S SALE OF HOUSE AND Lot on 6th street west, between K street nerth ew York avenne.— By virtue ofa deed iu trust, bearing date on the 27th day or March, 1956, and recorded in Liber J. A. 5S , No 114, folios 4 et seq , andade-ree of the Clirenit Court of the District of Columbia, made tn the cause pending im said Court, No. 119%, ia Ch: cery. the subscriber will sell at public rate, on MONDAY, the 15th day of December, 1856. at 4 clock Dp m., on the premises, Lot No. 23, In Cailan’s subdivision of Bquare No. 451, fronting 20 feet on Sixth +treet west, between K street norta and New York avenue, by 100 feet deep, to a ten-feet alley, with tbe buildincs and imrrove- ments, which consist of a substantially built and cornfortable two-story framedwelling house, with back building, &« ‘The above p operty iscligtbly sitvated inarap- idly improving part ef the city, and offers a favarabie dence or to a The te sale will be: purchase money in cath, and the balance in six and twelve aths, for notes beating interest from the day of sale, secured by deed in trust upon the property; and If not complicd with i five days after the sale, the property will be re sold, upon one week’s notice, at the risk and ex B paser. All conveyancing at the haser CiiAS. S. WALLACH, Trustee nov27-eo&ds JAS. C. MeGUIRE, Auct 8; The abeve sale is pssipomed antil FRIDAY AFTERNOON, December 26tb, same hour and place. CHAS. S WALLACH., Trustee. dec L5-eokds JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct. ARSHAL’S SALE.—IN VIRTUE OF IVE writ of fieri facias, -sued from the Clerk's Office of the Cireuit Court of the District of Co- lumbia, for the county of Washington, and to me directed, I shall expose to public sale. for ca’ in front of the Court-house door of said coun’ at 12 o’clock m ,on WEDNESDAY, tne 7th of January, 1857, all defendant's right, title, claim, and interestinand to Lot No. i0, inSquare No. 258, together with all and singular the im- Provements thereon, seized and ievied upon as the property of Allison Nailor, and will be sold to satisty Judicial, No. 170, to March term, 1836, bank of Metropolis vs. Allison Nailor. J.D. HOOVER, Marshal for the District of Columbia. to perscus desiring 2 “third of the dec 13-ts SUITABLE GOODS FUR HOLIDAY PRESENTS. T COST—THOSE WHO WISH TO make purchases for Holiday Presents should bear in mind that we are selling out our entire stock of fine Fancy Gocds at cost forcash. We have— Silk Dresses, cott from 6 to 290 Velvet Cloaks, do 25 to $60 Cloth Cloaks, do 25%to $25 Embroidered Muslin Collars, cost from Wc to 210 French Embroidered Sets, do 2.50 to Embroidered Pocket Hakfs, do Suto Honiton Lace Sets, do 7 wss Valenciennes do do 9 to 82 Best make of Paris Kid Gloves Great variety of Goods for children’s wear, at cost Thybet Merinos, all colors. cost 75 cents Gloves, Pocket Handkerchiefs, Cravats, and Ho- siery, at ccst. with many other kinds of Goods quite as suitable for holiday gifts. Tea per cent. wiil be added toall goods charged. CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY & Co, ces 22—6t Corner Pa. avenue and 9th st. EASONABLE FURNITURE DRY GOODS —SJust received, and on sale— One bale very superior Edinburgh Riband- bound Blankets, in all sizes, from the smallest size crib to the largest size bed. Also, one case 10 4, 11-4, 12-4, and 13-4 Turkish Netted Quilts, in all white and pink and white. + his Is entirely a new article in this counjry, and will be ound very desirable. A'so, Toilet Covers to match the Quilts Marseilles do. incolors and white. ‘Two bales colored English Sheepskin Mats, for bed sides, carriages, and deors, a deligtfu! article for cold weather. Also, a fine lot of Quilted Comforts, with every other desirable articie known to the trade in our department, all of which wil! be sold very cheap. lec W-eo6t CLAGETT, DUDSUN & CO NOW RECEIVING, MANY, NEW AND DESIRABLE GOODS 44% for the present season, which we shall rua off at greatly reduced prices. As special bargains we name— 100 pieces rich Fancy Dress Silks 5 do blue, brown, purple and biack Moiig Antique Silks 5 do rich strip’d, plain and fig’d Bi’k Silks & do black, brown and blue wide Silk Vel- 10 do vets more of the same sort rich Lustre Piain Black Siiks, at our usual low prices 3 pieces superior plain Black Mourning Silks. With many Fancy Goods, to which we ask the attention of citizens and strangers to examine be- fore making their purchases. COLLEY & SEARS, _dec 22-eolw 323 7th st , 3 doors north Pa. av. li pwn GRAPES.—JUST RECEIVED-— A lot of fine MALAGA GRAPHS, and other delicious Fruts, e<pecially for the Holidays. LHOMAS POTENTINA, Confectioner 270 Penn. ave., bet. 10th and Lth sts. dec 19-lw REWARD.—STRAYED OR STOLEN $5 on or about the 10th instant, a black buffalo dry COW, with face and head nearly all white; and as nearly ae can be, recollected a black ting around the i eye. The above reward wili be paid for her delivery to meat Mis Wilson’s, No Penna avenue. deo 22-3t# WM. B. R. WILLISS. COAL—CUAL—COAL O°. ALL KINDS AND OF THE BEST quality always on at JOHN W. MYERS & Co. Yard corner G and 2td streets, First Ward. deo 16-tf 20 000 PEACH TREES. T TEN DULLARS PER HUNDRED—FOR srie at my Nu » neer Washington The above trees are all of fine growth, and’ of the best select fruit. Also, a general tof ORNAMENTAL, VE SHADE, and FRUIT TREtS EVERGREES, OSHUA PEIRCE. cl cn UR HOLIDAY GOODS of Bunie McLAUGHLIN & CO. RT ‘AQORE CHRISTMAS GOODS OF last night at doc 19 McLAUGHLIN’S. D TELEGRAPH NEWS. FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPR. The Nicaraguan Army. New Yorx, Deo. 24.—Marshall 0. Roberts, agent of the California line of steamers, has directed the —— ——*. ai S Greytown on her nt eyes any fu; sre ren Walker's army who may be stop there. New York Markets : New York, Deo. 24 —Flour is dull, witha dleclining tendency; sales of 6,000 bbis.; State 36.30a86 45; Southern $7 10a$7 36. Wheat is firm but dull; sales 3,000 busbels; white $1.75, red $1.60 Corn is steady; sales of 15 000 bushels; mixed 700 , white 76c. Pork is firm at $19.62¢ for mess. Beef is steady; new Chicago repasked $14.50a$14 75. Lard is steady at 12tc Whisky is unchanged; Ohio 29a30c. Fi ial. New York, Dee 23.—Stocks are firmer but dull. Chicsgo and Rock Island 104}; INinois Central shares 120%; do. bonds 954; Michigan Southern shares 89; New York Central shares 921; Pennsylvania Coal Company 99; Reading 854; Canton Company 22]. Storling exchange is dull. eee ' GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE Ggoreetowy, Dec 24, 1856 Our principal and most fashionable business street (Bridge) gives unmistakable evidences of the approaching Christmas holidays. The quantity and quality of almost every descrip- tion of useful and fancy articles displayed at the windows on either side, is quite unusual ; but at none is the display so rich and tempt- ing as at the following, which may be found advertised in the columns of the Star. The first on the list, east, is the ice cream saloon and confectionery establishment of A. 8S. Arny, who has certainly been taking Jessons under Santa Claus and the Goddess of Epicures ; for surely no man understands better how to cater to the tastes and appetites of all claeses, old and young, than Arny. His supply this sea- son is unusually large, consisting of every species of the most delicious cakes, fruits, ice creams, toys, &c. Ac. On the same side we find Mr H. E. Berry, with acrowded assortment of every description of dry goods that could be’ mentioned, which he is disposing of at first cost. A little farther west we find the book and periodical store of E. K. Lundy, who seems to have taken special pains to procure a supply of just the very sert of books, &o., to suit the bolidaye. And as nothing can be more appro- priate as a Christinas present than a hand- ome book, we wou!d advise our resders to go to Lundy’s and examine for themselves Oa the same side, we meet with Seymour's d fur emporium s suffici-nt to completely captivate perfect curiosity of the kind. Asa manufacturer of ladies’ furs, doubtless Sey- mour has no superior, if equal, in thie country; and as an evidence of the popularity of the cut and finish of his fur goods among the ladies, we wou!d remark that be is daily re vg orders for costly sets from persons re- siding in the surrounding cities, and a few days since he received one for a valuable set from Philadelphia His moderate prices, too, probably has something to do with his great success intrade On the other side of the street is our friend Atz, where we find in rich profusion (cheap) everything in the way of confectionery neces- sary to satisfy the most fastidious; alee, a rare collection of toys, suitable for Christmas pres- ents for children, fine fraits, &c A little west of him we again plunge among the cost y silks and other descriptions of dr; goods of Mr. J. H. Smoot, where prices will be found moderate, and proprietor and clerks gentlemanly and unusually accommodating. The barbor is blocked up tight and fast by ice, and navigation completely closed The steck cf flour in market is unusually light, and sales are now confined entirely to home trade—he!ld at $657. Wheat, from ns, selling at $1 452$1.52, but little g Pork has bec maud from 7 to 37 9 THE HOLIDAYS. GAUTLER'S CON FECTLONERY SALOON 33 18 USUAL AT THIS SEASON OF THK year, | have made extensive arrangements to supply the public with every thing in my line, at the shortest notice and of the best quality. In my assortment will be found— 3,000 pounds assorted Se ence packed in ha Freach Kimes, a ine eae beautiful assortment Pon-Bons, in sacks, Cornacopias Fancy Boxes and Baskets Boxes of Prunes, new and rich styles Small Cake of every description Preserves, a general pw Gn Monday, the 224 lustant, will be exhibited in my Saloon the 1a and richest display of large fraitamd pound Cakes probably ever wit- nessed in this city, varying in price frem +0 cents to $10 each ivery thing to be found in a first-class oonfec- tionery establishment can be had at“ A la ville de Paris.” C. GAUTIER, Confectioner. dec i8 eolm Pa. ave , bet. i2th and 13th st«. Proposals for Erecting the Post Office and Court-house at Windsor, Vermont. Treasvay DrrcRtXrnt, 2 Wasuincrox, Decrmber 16, 1856. § 2SALS WILL BK RECBEIVFD AT THIS ctiment untd the 16h day of F. beusiy, A. 9 ock a _m., for the consirucuion of Office and Court house authoriged t be erec' ed a: Windsor, Vermont, according 10 ‘he plans and spec fi. ations prerared a this desarment ; sad proporals to be either tor the whole building * paace tor digerent kinds of work; bills of ; is Must ia every case accompany each bid, with the amount Of cach kind of work, aad thetota! amount carried out; the depa*ment re.erving the right io reject or accept the propora's hereby invited, orany partsthereof, when it deems the interest of the United States requires it; the iment also re serves the right to exclude the bids of any persen or persons Who there 1s just cause to belreve will not faithfully perform the conuacu, or which they Lave ath mpted toob ain by indirection ; and all bids when there sta | be pariies in interest whe do not join in the bids, and a'l bids tvat, upom investigation, are below a fair price for the work. Bids will not be received im gross, and no con- tract will be awarded to a bidder unless di re furui: hed the department of the prices of the differ- ent kinds of work and materia!<, which sha': b» subject to the rcvisian of the cepartment, se that it m_-y 2 topt the whole or part of the bid, as the in- terest of the United S:ates may require. Nivety per ceut. ot tne amount of work done and materals delivered, according to cont/act price, aid amount to be ascertaiged by the esnmate of aa agent of the depariment appointed for that pur- pose,) will be paid trom time to time as the work progresses, aud ten per cent. retained until the com- pletion of the ontact d accep ance of the work, &c , by the agent avorrsaid, and b> forfeited in the event of nou folilment of contact Con rac s will be awarded only to master-buil Jere and mechanic , and the asugnment thereof, exce pt by consent of the Secretary of the Treasgry, will be a forfieture of the rame. Each proposal must be accompanied by a writien guarantee, signed by two responsible pers ns, (cer- tified to be so by the United States district judge or attorney of he raid district,) in the eum of $5,000 for the whe work, or of a proj jienate amount, if for any pact. tha: the bidder will. when required, i{hie proposal be accepted, enter into a contra.tand —— with proper aad suffizient securities, for its faithful performance. . orm of bond and certificn*e required will be furn ised On anplira'ion to the depariment . Pla1-, “pecifieations, aud working drawings will be ready atcer vhirty eays, When they cas se hat peor on application to the department. No Rit rill be considered unless it fully complies im all its detai's with the requirements of this adverti e- The proporals mrt be sent to this department, aldressed to the Sceretary of the Treasury, and p'atnly endorsed ** Proposals for the Windsor l’ost Office and Court house,” avd will bs opened at 10 a. m., of the last cay wamed for receiving JAM AS GUTHRIE, Secretary of Tre ary. Cc. AND RETICULES, at extremely / low prices, at ace 22-5 LAMMOND,S. — BEAUTIFUL Goons, aT MeLAUGALIN ‘s, for the Holiidays. dee i2 —— LBU™S, ALBUMS, ALBUMS.—-a mi selection of Albums, Autograph Books, annuls, &c , at dee 18, *" FERGUSON'S. 456 7th st. are RAUGHT ALE —WE HAVE JUST RE- ceived bbis. of Read & Brother's Troy Draught A — \s epi Sagara ee the lo ce of 6,75 per ,for cash ca'y. vali is VO RNY RSHINN, nov 2 Georgetown, D.C.