Evening Star Newspaper, December 24, 1857, Page 3

OCAL I Ll Ove Curistwas Dirgcrory.—To-morrow comes Christmas as js indicated on all sides, by the thronged side walk ; by the roaring traffic of the stores and shops ; by the backing up of carts at church doors loaded with evergreens; by the stacked up ‘‘christmas trees’’ in market square ; by the gaily colored bon-bon baskets in the con- fectioners windows; by the news! cries or christmas pictoria: y the radiant look that bas come over young Yankeedoodledom, and by the general all-pervading buzz, exbileration, good- feeling and good humor. Un this afternoon and evening 4 greet many purchases are to be made, and we offer the names of afew more dealers, who will be sure to treat their customers band- “ sg on 7th street, has his store crammed with fancy and nseful articles; amongst the lat- ter we notice a foot-stove which takes up litile room, and serves an admirable purpose in keep- ing the feet warm while riding in a carriage or sitting in a cool room. S DeCamp & Co, ofterafine stock of gift- howks nt iaaatan writing desks, portfolios, t poks, &e itiful and eepesreiaes holiday presents, ~ found at Shillington’s Bookstore, Odeon ding .corney four-and-a-half street, and Penn- Avenue. Biblex, Episcopal and Cath- yer Books, in rich antique, and other styles of binding to suit every taste; also, a isrge and handsome assortment of Album’'s and Games. Weaver, coufectioner, offers every conceivable variety of articles in bis line, put up in tasteful hwartze. corner of 12th and F streets. has received a xplendid lot of fresh oysters, which he sells at the present low prices. M. Barzott, 210 F street, can furnish a first class French dinner at short notice. Samuel Brereton, Patent Office restaurant, can supply all the delicacies of the season. Our Georgetown friends can find a great variety of beautiful Christmas gifts at Miss The .nas’s book and fancy store; and rich and *! gant furs, well adapted for the same purpose, +. Seymour's. Porice Matters — Fifth District — Before Justice McKenna. —James McGinnis was fined SO and costs for -+ cussing”? Nathan Nisbet infringed upon a late law of the Corporation, which says ‘‘that it shall not be lawful for any man to carry deadly weapons,”* by wearing 4 sbort sword He paid $10 and costs, and was then fined $2 and costs for disorderly conduct Fred Bloomer got drunk and created a disturb- ance. for which he was fined &3 and costs Dan M came up onacharge of D. D— dronk and disorderly—and was fined $5 and costs — Shaw cursed and swore, and had to pay the Magistrate $5 and costs for it Jeseph Gerhardt. for selling liquor in viola- tion of the Sunday law, was fined $10 and costs ef Court Micbael Cantwell sold whisky to minors and apprentices contrary to law, for which he was ford 2 and costs Robert Kirby and Job Butler, for committing a uisanee. were fined $2 5> cach, and J. H. Reed DD. 35.55 Sam Lucas, a colored “emman,”” was proved to be keeping a gambling hense, and was fined S™ and costs, and John Lucas for being found xembling at the above house, was fined $10 and «costs. as also was Jue Shinar, his confederate John S Devlin, attorney, for refusing to assist an officer of the law in the discharge of bis duty, wes fined $5 and costs of Court L_R. Dunham, for being drunk and disorderly, $5 38; and MH. Ridley. for throwing stones in the + Was fimd & Sith District — The public's acquaintance, Jobn Smith, who has been so often in print comes in azain. Itseems that the other day, or night, some eight or ten Irishmen were assem- Wied at Mr. Jobn Smith’s tavern, for convivial ’ rpeses, and somehow or other the «- corn top”? t into their heads, and they sallied out for a bit of fun in the streets. They grew furious, as they walked and ran into houses and shops. tearing swearing, and breaking everything within their teach, and completely paralyzing the inmates with affright. Officers were soon on their track, however, and three of the sinners were ca wht and taken before Justice Cuil. ‘They answered John Doe,” + Principle,” and John Doe could not be kep: fore the magistrate, but made a onrse of which he abused every- nd everything, and particularly d—d the s\ath-district constabulary and Justice Cull. He was fined S10 and costs. “The other two disturb- ers were each fined 35 and costs, and let out after receiving @ moral lecture from the magistrate Tue Post Orrick Exrexsion.—Great progress has been made on this buildin g within the last three weeks. The lower rooms of the Fighth street extension are neazly ready for occupation by the city postmaster and his clerks The ceil- ings are neatly finished in stucco, and the floors are laid with slate stone flaging from the Ver- mont quarries. The wood work about the apart- ments is all of black walnut, and makes a rich looking finish. The deliv and marked with gold let front a rote aken shutters. In the distributing rocm, the tables and boxes are already arranged in the spaces allotted for their cecapation. and the gas fixtures have been put up, bumbering “1 burners, and when lighted up show eit the superb fresco of the ceiling, and the bronzed door and widow jams with fine effect. The in Vestibule at the entrance of the de- livery office is nearly done, as also is the outer Restibule whieh is being covered in with a mar- ple ceiling The furniture of the old office is being trans- ferred to :he new, and the clerks will take pos- aes of the new office on the first day of the bew year, when the buildings on Seventh street Will be at once torn down, to make rvom for the Proposed extension on that front. SHootixG ArFaim.—Last night an old Ger man. Charles Wilk who lives near the river, + the Seventh Ward, went tothe Central Guard- house and gave himself up to be tried for shoot- ‘d James Simms Situums was taker to the [1 Was discovered tthe shot the left collar boue, smashing te the Lungs This morning, there being no witnesses for or the old man, he asked to be committed, iveu at foclock p.m. to-day snot speak English, bot through an laterpreter we learned that he, with bis wife. keeps alittle shop on Sixth street. Last night Snims, and a person named Reeves, went to the shop and asked for something to 4 k= and it siven them. It being iate and time were requested us drew a. heath ie atthe old drawer ayo man na tmary, where it struck bim on it, and passing in seized a ing on » and sbot simu Reeves took a pistol from Simms and ran off. but afte?- wards came back alone. Simms has a bad rep- ulation Corxs Extracten —The attention of those af- flicted with corns is called to the advertisement of Mer. Schlosser ropodist. Mr. $. accom- Plishes what he advertises. At any rate he un- ated f a corn for the writer of bing less than five miautes vat drawing blood of occasioning pain. Yes in five minutes time after he com- menced operations we had the pleasure of in- “peeling eur old tormentor, rootend upwards, under a microscope. ‘Try Mr Schlosser Mesteat.—Among the uumber of musical ce- lebrities now visiting our city is Mr. H.C Thun- der, the eminent organist of St. Augustine's Church. Philadelpbia He accompanies Miss May ax conductor, although by some mishap hix name did not appear on the programme of her eoucert on Tuesday evening. We had the pleas- r of bearing Lim perform yesterday on the organ of St. Matthew's Church, and were ted with the novel effects elicited from the noble instrument under his skillful fingers Estarzp ¥aom Jait—Jobn Ewhbanks and ‘Thomas Harper, confined in the County jail of this € ¥. made their escape on Tuesday night, by forcing the bars of th ndow of the cell in which they were id then sealing the wal! by means of a rope made from blankets ta. ken from their beds. No traces have yet been discovered of their whereabouts —Aler Gazette Ix THe Sexate.on Monday, Mr. Mason pre- sented a petition from the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad Ce ress to cause the erection of a bridge upon the piers of the Pot Aq et, and to authorize said company to extend their road into the Dise triet of ate ia npany, asking Ce Tae River —Another delicious morning at the river. About the oyster wharves business was brisk At the present time some eight thousand bushels of very fine bivalves are at the merey of the thousand restaurant keepers with which our city abounds) We saw purchasers this morning paying *)) cen per bushel only fur the best ones Scrxeme Covat, W RUN EsDay —No 19. Amos Wade, plaintiff, cs. Jacob LeRoy, etal. The argument of this cause was concluded by Mr Gillett for plainti®. Adjourned. A coovand safe opening for the investment of Hhoury ts obtaimable in the way of the six per cent Inans to the Corporation, advertised for by the Mayor . To aut Landis’s Virginia Minstrels open it Coombs’ Hall, whieh has been \andsomely fitted up for such eatertainments. AsseMBLy’s Cuvecn was cl last night, by an audience of entlemen and children, the occasion being the anniversary exhibition of the Sabbath School attached to that church. The exercines were opened the Choir, after Dyan anthem from which an Ht was made by Rev. A. G. Cai Pastor: ahd then followed syn the school. An opening ad- dress was deliv: in good style Master V. Roper, after which the school creditable manner, a fine cactcl chorus: ‘ ne fee logues, declamations and songs, followed, in a manner that gave great pleasure to all who were b poy Si icy Soaeeetae age the supervision Superintendent r.W.I3.R sisted by others of the Church. mentees; 86: A Presentation... Mr. Editor :—{ noticed a few days since an account of the Presentation by the scholars of one of the many good schools with which our city is favored, of a Christmas gift to their teacher. For several years the young ladies of Mrs Bell's school, corner of 10th and L streets, have at this season made her a present, combining the beantifal with the usefol Yesterday, after a neat addiess by one of their number, expressive of their attachment to her as their teac her, and their wishes for her continued health and uxe- fulness, a very handsome desk, with all the ne- cessary accompaniments, was offered for her ac- ceptance, N. Tur WratHER.—Range of the thermomete: trom Thursday noon, Dec 17, to this merning : Morning. Ness. as Thursday @ Aires 49° a 33 Satar ww 52 44 Sunday 40 46 36 Monday at 39 46 ‘Tuesday 40 43 46 Wednesday 3 43 a Thursda ct —_ — Rema’ 7, cloudy, and rain fell; then fine and pleasant till the 2ist, when rain, hailand snow fell; 22d, hail fell; to-day, lightly cloudy. ; Fall moon Wednesday, Dec. '30, shortly oe! p.m. : Grorecrtown, D. C., Dec. 21, 1857. Tue New Armony.—tt seems to be generally understood about town that the Washington military will be permitted to take possession of the Armory, erected for them by the liberality of Congress, on the Sth of January next—a most 4 & propriate day, truly. But the requisite order to enable them so to do has not heen issued, and the panies, who naturally have some pride in aking a creditable turn-ont on the occasion, are desirous of having timely notice. What about the order '—will the regimental officers answer ? Centre Market —The gang ways of the mar ket were perfectly jammed, this morning. A very large supply was exhibited in all the de- partments, and the demand wax ax brisk as pos- sinle. The conntry dealers were numerous, the hucksters all in their places, as well as the butchers. The veteran Clerk was as busy as he could be. and in striving to orce the reyula- Hons and maintain order appeared to be ubiqui- s. ‘The prices are but little changed since Tuesday — Peacr of tne City.—It is expected that there Will he few or no violations of peace and order in our city to-morrow. The good sense of eur own citizens will be sufficient to preserve the peace Among them, and it is hoped that the law will deter others from violence. The Captain of the ty Gaard aud Chief of Police have y arrangements fort rom pt law ; but it will be creditable ty if they have nothing to do. Accipent.—Yesterday, a woman in the em- ploy of Mr. J. 8. Conway, in the Seventh Ward while attempting to chop a ham of bacon with an axe, severed one of her fingers and reverely cut another. The handle of the axe caught against the wall and changed the direction of the blade as it fell Tus evenixa H.K. Johnson's Medley Troupe commence their performances at Temperance Mall. Tuene will be some tine sport at the Race Course Christmas day. See advertisement. Waren Reterxs.—L. F. Thomas, Md, drunk in the street; fine and cost, $244. Chas Willey, Germany, shooting James Si for further hear Thos d disordert HM, Scotland, do.; $3.41 st Lock-up.—Wm. Quigley, D. C + carryin, untawfnl weapons; fine and costs, $20 91. Mich’ Harriugton, Ireland, disorderly; dis: sed. Jas Quigley, D C., do; do. Richard Lee, D.C, do; do Twenty-three lodgers. ms; jail D.C., drank 241. Robert non-residents New styies or Casas, with all kinds of Fancy Goods and Toy: #2 ith st. it lr any of our friends desire to present us wi ha Christmas gift we would modestly hint that we saw exiubited in Sh Ilington’s store window 2 most beau- tiful set of Dicken’s Works, the most complete li- brary edition it has been our pleasure to see; hand nomel uniformiy bound and superbly illustrated ‘They can now at this tine be purchased at a very small price, and we trust some kind friend will take our hint and buy them, ard present them to us, for which we will lung remember him. —— = +—__ Ho! rox Cuaistaas — Philinick’s Gift Book Store, No. 476 Penn. avenue, next east of United States Hotel, was specialiy instituted for these Christmas Holidays. [tis in unison with the gemus vf the warm-hearted, genere hosp table, old fastened Christmas time, w and « bountiful 6 (i cheer are the order of the day. At Phi ‘owens end Souvenirs for the season canbe obtamed at unparalleled bargains; Tokens of triend- sh p. love, and kindred, fitted to keep bright and strengthea the ties of affection, The purchase of an elegant volume of Rowan Poetry, Wit, Wis- iistory, Eloquence, Travel, or Philosophy, the purchaser to a selection froma rich of Jeweiry, containing Bracciets kag dane encircle the neck or wrist of b auty, or te throb on 1's heaving boso Also, Kings, Watches,Shirt Studs, Brenstpivs, Ear drops, and every description of byouterie, aud all for nothing. . Ho! ye—pareuts. friends, lovers, and all kinds of kith and kin, cali nt Phubrick’s, sud farmsh your- selves with Tokens and Souvenira, which eannot ve ued elsewhere Dysrerst curer of Cu ly afflicted hy dy he was conhned t a part of the time bed. He was eventualiy cured hy a preseription hed him by a young elarvoy- ant girl. This prescription, given by a mere ehid while inastate of tranee, hax cured every body who iy bas taken it, never having failed ouce. It is equa As sure in cases of fits as of dyspepsia. ‘The ingre- dients n be found in any drag store. [ will send this vali | apy engin to any person who will supply me with the urmes (and residences) of ten.or more, indi Ngee © with disenses of the chest, lung oat, as a knowledge of such inva- inds and the Nab ¢ to reach them, i4#n aid to my regu- lar business. Address Dr. Tracy Delorme, New York Post Office. a — n, use * Balm of Ladies’ hair use “ Woodland Cream,” a new pomade ; it crnses xen- tlemen’s hair to curl beautifully. Price % cents each. . W OP. Fernivgr & © _, Proprietors, New York. Wholesale and Retail Agents for Washington, Tavior & Macry, Booksellers, between 9th and 1th st., Pa avenue. nl? ————-——__ To rue Citizexs or Wa Scherdam Aromatic Schnapps. bers leave to call the attention of strange: ertizens of Washi: perior article of the American Seheidam Aro- ‘This Gia ts manufactured by the proprietor exclu sively at his Distillery in Schiedam, Hol.and. It ix made from the best Barley that can be procured in Europe. at any cost, and favored and medicated, not by the common harsh berry, but i! the mest choice botanionl variety of the Aromatic italian Ju- niper Berry. whose more various extraet is distill- ed and rectified with its spirituous selvent, and thas becomes a concentrated tinctur: exquisite fla- vors and aroma, aitogether tran: ing in its Cor dint and Medicina! propertiesany aicoholic bevernge heretofore known. The rietor has submitted it to nearly the whole edveal Facuity of the United States, and has received answers from about four thousand Physiorans and Chem who endorse it over their signatures as a must desirable addition to the Ma- teria Medica. Persons who purchase should be careful to get the genuine article, as the whole country 1s flooded with nterfeits and imitations. ut Gp in quar. aod pint bottles, in cases of one enench. and fur sale by‘all the respectable Drug- fists and Greeers in the Cmted States. rene Wore. rand Manufacturer. street, New York. INGTON— Wolfe's ‘The Wotre’s Scurepam Anomatic Scnnapps, is ith grent success by the Medical Fac- ulty 19 Gravel, Gout, Chronic Rheumatism, Drop- pepsia, Sluggish Circulation of the Blood. ate Assimilation of Food, and exhausted at bas no superior Uveiruo WoL, Sole Importer and Manufacturer, Nos. 18, 20, and 22, Beaver street, New York. Wotre’s Scueinam Aromatic Scunxaprs.—The proprietor’ particularly recommends the above Schnapps to persons travelling ¥, about to settle in the South or West ou account of its Medicival pro pert: Bin correcting the disagreeable and often dan- xrfous etleets prod by a chinge of water—a Lat to which all travelers South and West partieatarly liable. Strangers shouid be careful in parchasiug the Schnap; as the whole country ts hooded with ¢ upterfeits and unitations. ‘The xenuine has the proprietor’s name on the bottle, cork and label. For sale by ail Druggists and Gro- cers, Upoteso Wor A ¢12-3m Depot @ Beaver s reet, New York. On. the 23d" instant, BE JESTER, daughter o Ji ‘ er, v8. ‘The frienos and fami F pit ionel attend her ara te mae ( Priday iat ———_—_ GEORGETOWN AFFAIKS. Correspondence of The Star. Grorertown, Dec. 2, 1857. The services on te-morrow (Christmas) morn- ing, at Trinity church. will be of the most solemn and imposing character. Fine musical talent has been engaged for the occasion. A solemn high mass will be offered at 5 o'clock, and sermon bi Rev. Mr. Halliran, and at 104 there willagain be high mass, and a sermon by the Very Rev. Chas. Stonestreet, Provincial of the Jesuits. On both occasions a collection will be lifted for the benetit of the poor. The altar will present a grand ap- pearance. as the magnificent candlesticks tately received from Enrope and presented to the ehure: by W. W. Corcoran, Esq., will be used for the first time. We are pleased to learn that the cornice cut for the new custom-house and post office building has been accepted, and the work is again rapidly progressing. For useful and lasting Christmas presents— something that will be really serviceable—we advise our readers to go to Seymour's and Miss Thomas’s. At each of these Places, all may find something that will surely please every one. For all kinds of the most superior confectionery, cakes, fruits, ice cream, &e.. &e., go to Arny’s, Bridge street, where they may be found in great profusion, and at p:ices to suit the times; and for anything in the way of good ale, porter, cider, syraps, &c., callon Arny & Shinn A fatal case of poisoning occured in our city on Tuesday, which involves one of the rties, in- strumental in bringing it about, ina agrant vic- lation of good faith between man and man, if not of the laws of the District, and goes to show conclusively the necessity of laws to prohibit the keeping of establishments for the sale of deadly mineral and other poisons, by irresponsible and unscrupulous persons—persons who have not been regularly educated for such a very responsi- ble business.” The facts inthe case are as fol- lows :—A valuable slave boy, about 17 years of age. belonging to Mr. Lewis Kingla, (butcher,) left the city market on rstion, without the consent or knowledze of nd on his way home stopped at ad street, kept by a gentleman Stone, where be purchased a quantity of arsenic and swallowed it. After taking the fatal dose, he repaired to his home where he secreted him. self in the hay loft until alate hour. After the family ascertained the facts in the case. physi- clans were sent for, who made eve y effort toex- tract the poison from his system, and save bis all without eff gered in great pain until this morning pen death put an end to his sufferings. The only reason that can be assigned for the rash act upon the part of the boy, is that his master had scolded him for some misconduct. If we méstake not, there isa law of the District which imposes a penalty for sell- ing deadly poisons to slaves, and minor, and if there 1s not, we hope that Congress will Bive us a stringent one at its present session Mr. John E. Carter bas purchased of B. B Williams the beautiful lot fronting 113 feet on Congress street, and 210 on Road street, where he intends erecting, early next season, a first class residence. The Price paid was 31,50) cash. which we regard a great bargain for alot of sueh magnitude and beauty in this section of our city The inmstes of the Almshouse are to have a grand dinner, W. W. Corcoran, Esq , accord- ing to his custom for many years past. has or dered it, and meets all the attendant expenses We regret to learn that Mayor Crawford is so much indispose ch so as to prevent him from attending to his etScial daties he last several days pork by wagons. quantities, have been coming in. and ready sale amony our dealers at 36.50a- The flour market exbibits but little activity, and no material change in prices. Small sales since our last report at $1575 for good standard brands. No giain of moment arriving; held at $1aSi.08 for red, and €1.05a$1,15 for white, of good qualities SPECTATOR GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEM'TS, PRESENTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Writing Desks, Writing Cases, Portfolios, Work Boxes, Cabas, Gentlemen and Ladies’ Dressing Cases, Portemonnaies, Card Cases, Tablet handsome variety. with a large assortment of Articles, suitable for presevts to be had at MISS THOMAS’S d23-3t* ~~ Book and Fancy Store, Georgetown. AT SEYMOUR KF RS!-FUR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS! CHRISTMAS PRESENTS Just reeeived this day, still another large assort- ment for the Holiday asier tis only necessary for the Ladies to see this last lot to be induced to buy,—I mean by this that they are very cheap for Furs of such superior quality. 15 Sets that must be sold at some price. v SEYMOUR, Mind the No,,—182 Ir dye street, d B-st Georgetown, OR SALE LOW —A «mail and. comfortable uit COTTAGE, having a nice fruit and Hower arden in the rear, ey wer garden in thy parts of mai ding v w ocenpied by Jam chance for ® person as it will be seldat utin ash, and the For terms, apply to raetown he Potomac river: and Thais usa rs mfortable how of Bradshaw. in want of a a borgain, and only a small an balance to suit the purchaser. JAMES ROBERTSON, Agent, No. 60 cf sospaot street. Georgetown, D.C. LOST AND FOUND. { OST.—A DRAWER of asmall Writing Desk -4 was lost Inst evening, between Adams’ Express buildi«g and 6th street. ‘The finder will be suitabiy rewarded by delivering the sama to the Agent of Adams’ Express Company. it* 22-3" nthe 24) instant, near the corner of 9h traets, or 9 eet acd Centre Market, *RREOTYPE of a y. now decenserd, Phe finder wil conier » great favor, and wail also be lihernily rewarded, by leaving it at this office, 24 St eee $5 REWAR D.—LOST—On Moniay night, be- +) tween this city and Georgetown, FIFTY DOLLARS; $4 8 in Corporation of Alexandria and Virginia mone: 1a $5 Baitunore note. A reward of $5 will be given to any one who will bring the money to this office, or leave such information as will lesd to its recovery. d 23. KFiss KRINGLE’S ADDRESS. The joyous days at length have come, When children love to mingle; And ‘round the hearthstone of each home Reoeive from “Old Kriss Kringle” Those gifts which he 1s wont to make, At this convivial season, But failmg now, je’d have them take ner Avocstion, 7th st. store you'll find ich gifts of every shape and kind, To please the eye and suit the mind, Sie from every nation. HRISTMAS CLOSE AT HAND. _ WM. GRUPE, Fancy Good. leave mont erall Confectioner and Importer of most splendid inven Fru Toy sisting in part, viz: Fancy Boskets, of every description, Fancy Boxes, to suit all tastes. ‘Toy 8 of every manner and kind, Foreign Fruits, just arrived and fresh, Con ectionery of all kinds, Cakes, Pres, and Tarts in abundance. The confeationery part of the establishment being conducted entirely ¢ myself, tne public can rely on rticle being perfeotly pure. tal payee peing reeks n cg Uh he invite everybody te eall and jndge WM. GRUPE, uth opposite Jackson Bull, bet ween 3d and $!2 sts. Oe ee ti de hist cctectle Aaah OR ONE WEEK ONLY.—CLosine ovr (for cash only) to reduce stock, the fol.owing arti- cles: Ladies’ Dress Goods. consisting of— ~ Silk and Vaiencia Robes, _ . Beautiful Bayadere bincx and fancy striped Silks, ioh fancy and plai striged Poplins, right figured and plaid Vaiencias and Merinos, vuseline de Leine Robes, Piain colored Debage. (all wool) Silk and worsted Val 8 es, and chidren’s Plaid Shawis. h Bayadere, paid, figured, striped, Mouseline de Laure, (all wool) Pinin bright colored Frenoh and English Merino, Striped and figured French Pants. é Scarlet, blue, grewn, crimson, red, gray and figured Josey Flannel: . a —— Chenille, Brocha Shella, Net, aud Plaid Ladies’ hinck, brown, g-een and drah Cloth, for La ‘di es Manties and Eioaks, from 31,25 to $5, Ladies’ velvet gad cloth Uiosks aad - ‘antles, . i cost. ae one een ny. eS ALLEN, d 12-6teo No. 29 Pe. av., next to 10th st. eat ee Later seb nathaale dro saceotisiss RISTMAS SSENTS —Dressing Cases Citrine Denks. tt ork Stands, Beskets, Cabas. Satohels, Pu 4% Ith t. T BEE HIVE is Mcl.AUGHLIN'S F epi tis week. No. 20 Pa. avenue, bet wasn RISTMAS PRESENTS in great variety, at Oh emai Rte ooh = 28th inst. at ilo slook, J.C. MeGUIRF. Auot'r. STRE’S SALE UF VALUABLE RE. Decree TE.—In pursuance of a mena oes ‘8 Berry, next iriond of Robert eaom +» next friend o| 5 inant, and Emily Wall and He sale, to the HURSDAY, hou: ed, will expore at pu ron the premises, on 185 t th je next fair day tracts, parts of tracts, or parce’ jurmerly the property of the late Ri on. and now decreed and partition These Land ly contiguous parce: The greater portion is 0; here is. however, some excellent Timi ng the tracts proposed to be sold. So: rate Six Hundred ed, and well adapted to the raising of the ‘These lands are in the indy wine, and will be seid +28 prescribed by the Decree: Five to be paid on the day of the purchase money to = of the county. unmediate vicin ty of B: in lots to suit ‘Terms of sale, hundred dollars i sale; and the residue of id in equal instalm our years from the day terest from the day of sale, a bonds of the purchaser 0 ed co-obligors, And upon rehase money and all interest thereon, and not fore, the undersigned is authorized to convey the the purchaser or purchasers there- at his or her or their costs, free, clear, and discharged from all claims 0: to this cause and of , from or under th e proceedings in this nified her essent to t ke im liew equivalent im money, as ascertained by law, out of the proceeds of sale. E DANIEL C. DIGGES, d UM -lawtJanto& di premises sold to of in fee simple, any person or persons claiming The widow is a party to n Writing sig- of her dower an z PI COMFORTABLE rent, inthe most desirab o and he: inthe etty. Convement to Gautier’s or or. if preferred, can hive mea! house. No, 453 13th street, bet St ROOMSS for 's furmshed in the ween E and F, 4 AND CHAMBER, Iso, twogvod sized single ROOMS, none floor and im suits or separate. fdevired, and terms moder ween D and E streets. ate. Apply 468, 1h, dv2iw POR SALE OR RENT well arranged two story FRAM for sale or rent. situated at the ner of I2thand O a c ent. The -house is also surrounded by a front, Ite front and side yards are yornamented with (ruit trees and shrub Besides these advantages, pin frentof the house affords excell Any one who may desire to purchase or reat a handsome and convenient home, dit te his advantaze to call at the premi- .and side yard. javored water. T.—Either furnished Or uaternished, Jersey avenue, hve Pitvl, with three-stall » With immedi KEK 'S Portrait Gallery, treetand Pa, auenue. wi stale and coach house, Toquire atSAM'L. WA y y Busldine, corner 4: t Millinery, &c. RS. HELLER. No. 34 Louisiana avenue, be tween 7th and 8th street invites the ladies of Washing to her first opening of MTATS. as she has spared n . respectfully will be happy ta see ail the i: on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. ILLINERY \) Ae ERR Ladies visiting formed that we are Jloaks, Basques, & Washington at Washington are respectfully 1 prepared to make up Dresses, c..At short notice, 1 the latest » and sal isfaction guaranteed in al cases. Ke stock of Dress and Cloak Tri ER DRES- Es, LLINERY, of ¢ always on hand, I 2n opposite Centre Maiket. No, 332 18th street Washington city, has the honor to inform the Indi of Washington and vicinity. that she has fitted u Establishment, where she is ready Dresses, Mantilias, a Dress Makin to make every kind of work, as Basques, &c., and in the best and , receiving every month the French Journal lode, direct from Paris. PRESENTS. 1” Pennsylvania ELRY, ard SILVER WA Watches. warranted timekeepers. old Guard, Neck, Vert. acd Fob Chains, Cameo, Lava and Mosaic sets of Jewelry, Bracelets, Breastpins and Karrings. of le, together with Finger ons. and Studds_ of eve Gold Pens and Penciis, kete. Crosses, Armiets. & ae ver Forks, Spoons, Pie, Cake, Des: 2. nt English and Geneva derediption. Ms tnmbles, Gold 1 Sugar Ladies. ens insets for Chi! tren. 5 in jewelry stores FOR CHRISTMAS Also, Meiodeons, Violiue, Music, Flutes, Accordeons, Tamborines, &e., &c., suitable for substantial holiday gifts Piano and Mu i Store, #6 Pa. avenue, eth and Vth streets. J N. WororsaLe D In FANCY GOODS has removed from 466 F street to 322 C street, be- tween 6th and 7th streets, near the Bank of Wash- nd a full assortment of all kinds estic NOTIONS, and a lot of ¥ and GLOVES, which I bought at auc- tion, Children’s Worsted Hose for 75 hoa per ADIES’ MERINO VE aalarge assortment of Ladies’ M with long and short sleeve: Also, Misses’ and Boys’ MERINO S WM. E ‘= Wee have on hand ERINO VEST, avenue. bet. 6th ane 7th'sts, ENTS.—Silver Pinted Castors, rd Baskets, Butler Dishes, poons, Forks, &o. __G. FRANCIS, 490 7th street. TINE EDITIONS, Syrup Pitcher: plets, Cups, S| 7 finest goods in this city. n Fine Bindings, Baneroft. Irving, in, Pintarch, Ros- logarth, Mitford, Milton, Whewell, and be found at the mostly imported di- _ FRANCK TAYLOR. .—The girls’ delicht: Goldsmith, ‘Dean Swift, [ ih, Burnet, Ranke, 1 ent prose writers, may hooks‘ore of the undersigned, rect form London. d2 IRISTMAS PRESENTS. Paper Dolts ard Paper Furniture, with beauti- t ful dresses for each New Games, entitled the Cottage of Content, or icht Roads and Wrong Waye. he Funnyshire Fox Chase, a very interesting Also, 2 great variety of Bibles, Prayer Books, Ju- venile and Toy Books. Bookstore, Odeon Building, corner of 435 at. 22 St — __ and Pa ay, UST RECEI D. KO CANS mecenetinaliy seniea Pp e extract Lemon, Oranee, Lemon, Apple, Quince, Currant and other Jellies, de. Joba Bull Sauce, Woroestorshire Sauce, do, English Cauliflower, 1 case Prunes, in fancy boxes, ‘ge assortment of fine Family Groceries, Wine and hh we warrant to Liquors, whic! THOMPSON, HAMIL’ No. 395 Pa. av., het. 4 ROOTS AND SHOE ved Gpnted. SHOES; De poet Leather GAITE large assortment for Ladies, Mis Prices very erer ® Jesr recei| Sole Calf and Scotch Sole § Double and Single Sole and Children, ear 4b2 street. HOLIDAY PRESE Black Cloth CLRC 2i Very Fine BL ENTS. ULAR CLOAKs, CIRCULAR CLOA! +e 8 is $2: 01 . Received to-day, at 0. v} sue wih NANCY 4 Pennsylvania avenue, Fahbin Layer RAISINS, in quarter, haifand whole UX et sospeens, and in large and small drums, ind caskets of varie = jetmas pri \. NG & BURCHELL, rmont avenue and 15th st. A TO-DAY 4 TO-MORROW MORNING & BARNARD, ; DAND snes Gaeany Pann ee gE ELEY, = cg eee og hristmas and on Vem Bile will be held every EVENING. at balf- at Store No. 420 Penn. avenue, near Na- jotel. “Gudts WALL & BARNARD. Aucts, By WALL & BARNARD, Auctioneers, P ITIVE SALE OF SUSSy, xp E. acoxs —On SATURDAY MORNING, 2th inst., at 10 o'clock, we will seli in front of our store, several new and second hand Wag. ns and buggies, as— | first class Express Wagon made to order in this city, with top | first class Express Wagon, also Gity made to order without top. These two wagons are of the best quality, light and suitable for Grocers’ use. Also, | second hand no-top Bugcy.as goodas new. h Aee anew Top Buggies, well made, light, and Sale positive and terms at sale. dB-ts WALt & BARNARD. Anots. ______ FUTURE pays. By WALL & BARNARD, Auctioneers. FED OF ‘TRUST SALE OF V. J IMPKovED PROPERTY aT Prsiic Save. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. 7th Jan 1858, we will sell, at publia » to the highest der, the south half of Lot No. 18,1n Square 24, front - ing 23 feet, more or less, on 12th st. west, running lack — feet. improved with a brick dwe'lr ‘This property, which from its location ery val- will be sold to satisfy a deed oftrust, duly re- : One-fourth oash; the residue in three ments at 6, 12, and 18 tonths, bearing in- secured ty lead of trust on the proper. ETER BERRY, Trustee. WALL & BARNARD, Aucts. By JAS. C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. VALUABLE COUNTRY SEAT at Atcrios. Owing to the inclemency of the weather yes terday, and the present pressure in the money mar- ket, Maj. G. Tochman has POSTPONED the pub- lie sale of his residence and farm, “ Summer Hill,” in the County of Alexandria, Va., until] MONDAY, the 4th of January next. at 10 o'clock a m., on the premises. In the meantime, they arc offered tor private sale: and further information as te terms of sale, &c., may be obtained at the auction C. MeGuire. JAS. C. Met ae vc Z7-2aw =Auction and Commission Merchant. FARM AT PUBLIC dts auth ed H y puble road teading fre ington City, being t and tix from the form ‘Lhere ts upon the pince an abundance of oak and extnut wood, aud several springs of very pure ynler Upper Maribor miles from the ki aller. ‘The improvements consist of a conveniently sized Dwelling House. in good repar, to-ether with the necessary ter at the edby a made of the best materi racter of the Koil, its. markets of for gardening woot has dcteruuned ty remove West. this piace can be bought very cheap hat private sale. if sold at private sale before SATURDA Y, 2dday of January next, it will on that day be citered at pub ic sale on the premises, to the highest idder, between the hours of 12 and 1 o'clock For further particulars, inquire of J. A.ROBEY pane Premises, or of the undersigned, in person or py letter. d 18-dawts: SHELBY CLARK. favorable the District, 15 purposes. As th tot for eligibly suit of a writ of wed from e t Court of the Dis- trict of Columbia, for the County of Washington, and to me directed, [ shall expose to public sale, for Cash, in front of the Court-House door of raid on T DAY the izth day of January 1458, ck m.. the following described property. Alldefendant’s right, tte, cla id in terest in and to a house, erected on part sot No. 1, in Square No. 43?, corner of G street south and 7th street west. in the City of Washincton, D. seized and Jevied upon aa the property of W A. True. and wiil be sold to satisfy Judicial No, 2, to Cctober term, 1857, 1 favor pi cripps & Waller. J. D. HOOVER, d19-dts | Marshal for the Distrist of Columbia. virtue of a wrt of Li dare, issued from 's ofhce of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for County of W ton, and to me directed [shall expose to publie sale, for Cash. 1a front of the Court-House door of said © TUESDAY, the izth day of January, 1858, m.. the following described property, t 3 defendant's right, title, c aim, and interest im and to house erected on Lot B, in Square No. #8, ard F streets D. C., seized and as the proper-y of John W. Jordan. and dito satisfy Judicial No. 4%, to October terin, 1857, in favor of Cripps & Waller, J.D, HOOVER, di9-ts | Marshal for the District of Columbia. MARSHALS SALE. In virtue of three writs IVE of attachment on warrant No. 313.375, a0d S78, to January term 1858, issued from the Clerk’s Office of the Cireuit Court of the Distriet of Columbia for the County of Washington, and to me directed, I shall expose to public sale, for Casi, in front of the Bank of Washiegton, in said county, on TUES- DAY, the 2th of December, 1857, at 10 O'clock a.m « the following articles to wit? One Roan Ho Wagon and Harvess, seized and taken un it tachments as the property of John Cornell, and will be sold to e@tisfy attachments in favor of Lewis D. Means, James F. Brown, and Stephen Prentiss. J.D. HOOVER, Marshal d 18-ts for the District of Columbia. By C. OTELER, Auctioneer, <TENSIVE SALE OF A CHOICE COL- LECTION OF RARE OLp WiNEs anp Liquors BY CataLocur.—On TUESDAY MORNING. Dee. 2th, commencing at 11 o'clock, T shal! sel! at my sales room, 2d tloor Iron Hall, a rare collection of bottled Madeira, Sherry, Port, Claret and Cham- pacve Wines, Brandies, Gin, Whisky, Sweet Oil, Pickles. Olives, & ‘This consignment is made by one of the largest and most reliable houses in the city ot N ork, and embraces decidedly the est and rare assortment of realiy euperior Wines and Liquors that has ever been offered at suction to the Wash- iny ton public. Catalogues will be ready for distribution in a fow days. Theattention of connvisseurs is particularly ed to this sale, Terms at sai R= W. BOTELER, Auct. N ARSHAI/’S SA In virtue of a writ of fiert facias issued from the Clerk’s Office of the Cireuit Court of the Distriet of Columbia for the County of Washington, and to me directed. I shall seo public _saie, for Casn. at Riley’s Wharf. HURSDAY, the 2sth day of Decemt 1857, at lock a. m., the following described property, to : One schooner called Wave. her Tackle and Farniture, seized and levicd upon as the property of KR t Walter, and will be sold to satisfy judi- cin! No. 92, to January term sam, Peter Price, ad ministrator of Nathaniel ‘Todd, vs. Robert Walter, Kelielim Lambell and Thomes W, eet. J.D. HOOVER, di2-ts Marshal for the District of Columbia. GEORGE, from England, wishes to in- rm the ladies and gentiemen of Washington and Georgetown and the vicinity, that she can he seen and consulted on Past, Present and Future Events, such as love, Marriage, Loses, Lawsuits, and many other diffeulties. She can be seen on L street, No. Zi2, neat the West Market. Hours— until9 p.m. Ladies 25 cent: om . Ww Ho™ERY, GLovEs, &e. We have on hand 8 very large assortment of Ho- siery, consisting of Ladies tleeced lined bik silk, cashmere. inmbs’ wool, fleeced lined slate. brown, black and white cotton Hose:( 4) i Children’s worsted. silk, and cotton Hosiery) Y |i of all sizes and quality. Gents silk, merino, lambs’ wool, and country knit arn Half Hose; fleeced lined and ribbed brown Ha f m large assortmen! Scarfs, Children’s Capes. C ry ves to retail will tage to examine our Wholesale Stock, in second third stories; we have fitted up these rooms exclusively for who:esale custom- ers. Paying Particular attention to that class of goods purchasere will find one of the largest and test as- el sortments in this city from which to make their se- lection, and at the very jowert prices. WM. EGAN & SON, 323 Pa avenue, between 6th and 7th PRESE 'S.—Colt’s new and old model Revolvers. arner’s new model Re volvers, Allen's Revolvera, Self-cocking and com sgn Pistols, Bowie Knives, ao dai at + FRANCIS, 4907th streot. ee cnt lni drtl cette NQTicE—We respectfully notify all p-rsovs Y having open accounts on our books that their bilis have been indiseriminately made off for e up to this date and are ready for delivery. © preferring not to have them sent in will find theirac counts — at our desk. In view of the troubles still existing in the country in relation to monetary affairs, we beg that all will speedily comp.y with the wish We indicate by ——— 3. _da-Sw"___CLAGETT & DODSON. EYER Y THING FOR CHRISTMAS a a MeLALl 1in ENSIBI proof Tea and *) Coffee Mots, Tea aud Cotfee Urns, Carved Bread teehee sre Plated vory Handle Table Knives, dae” Fe ge *RANCIS, 491 7th street. JOLIDAY PRESENTS.—Childcen’s Knives Hou ot oad fe Sets, ‘Tea Sets, Rocking Chairs. spcomenives, a. Booket Kuives, Balls, «8:08 18 a! Sea ae eee OF PE RANCIS'S, 490 7th street. REPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS, TAYLOR & MAURY announoe the completion of their arrangements for the appro*chi:g stasun: their et -ck inoludes a careful selection of mxguifi- centiy illustrated Standard and other Wo pliin and ornamental bindings; an unpreeedented variety of English and ep ed Juvenile Hooks, (inthe newest stylen': Albums, Portfolien, tories (in the newest styles); 1s, ios, Wri Desks Inkstands. Calas, dc, to which’ they ree 8 stands. spectfully inv; On. pore TAYLOR & NauRY’s Besketors morning has ‘Sas. The Legislature in session at has passed an act submitting the Calhoun cf ton) constitution to a vote of the on 3th of January, in three forme, as follows - “With slavery,” “without slavery,”"and “against on were Mrs. Stoube was lying on the floor, with her throat cut. They are a to bave been murdered a cal ago Monday night. Mr Stoube’s clothes were found covered with blood He was seen to leave the house last Tuesday, since which time nothing has been seen of — The neighbors suspecting someth' occurred, climbed upto the we epee Fe and discovered the murder. Stoube isa native of Switzerland, and a segar maker by trade. which made her first trip yesterday with an cursion party, was fired into by the revenue cut- ter. under the impression that she was bouad on a filibustering expedition. No damage done election, held yesterday the election to Parliament of George Brown, the leader of the oe and Robinson, ministe- rialist. There famliy $7 75; extra do. $6. 25a8X5 50; revular shipping do $5 50a85 75 vo and Rock Island 7 9%; Mlinois Central 85 ; La Crosse and Milwau- kie 10 ¥; Michigan Southern 20 ¢, New York Cen- tral 744; Penn. Coal 614 ,; Reading 53} ; Mis- souri G's 794 EXTRAQRPINARY HISTORY OF TH 4 Odeon Buildu 42-3 Corner 63 st., ard Pa. Cmya, CLASS AND qs taieer paneer eed coees eile ivory laedien sod ether KNIVES ont FORK aod magnificently tiluminated. by theSon of G: SO cent From the Associated Press Agent. St. Lovrs, Dec The Democrat prople the constitution ."* measures were adopted g the polls Committees ba: for oe in each precinct to take the names of voters, and to detect false returns. There wax great exe; jtement at Lecompton throughout the Territory. The report Toe ral Lane having been killed, is, however, At Doniphan a Free State man been murdered. , false. named Lathan has Acting-Governor Stanton has vetoed the militia Legislature and other obnoxious bills, but the did not insist upon them. Horrible Murder in Westfield, Mass. Westrietp, Mass., Dee. 23.—The wife and children of Albert Stoube were found this morn- 4. murdered, in their house. The ebiidren vd in bed with their throats cut, and The Case of Donnelly. Trexton, N. J., Dec. 22—The Court of Par- dons met to-day. Petitions were nted from Washington, iy fs New ork, Buffalo, Newark, Paterson a by 3,000 persons. praying that the sentence of death against Donnelly be changed to imprison. Monmouth county. signed nt for life. The case was preented by the counsel, when the court a. until to-mor- ow at Wo'’clock Donne! members of his family are here. Great interest i» felt for the prisoner, and every exertion is be- ing made to have his sentence changed. y's father and several Tren -N.J., Dec. 23.—The Court of Par- dons has deciined to commute the sentence of Donnelly from hanging to imprisonment for life. U. S. Frigate Powhatan. Bostox, Dec. 22 —The barque Orlando, from Cephalonic, arrived at this port this morning, con x lefton the ith instant. Her captain re. h ports that when in lat. 3125N_, lon.6026 W., he was boarded by the US fr imate Powhatan, hav- ing Ex- President Pierce and jady on board. then days out from Cape Henry. All on board were well. and the Orlando baving received a letter bag from the steamer for the United States, two vessels scparated and resumed their yage The Mormon War. Sr. Lovis, Dec. 23 —An express bas arrived at Fort Leavenworth, from Utab The whole force, with the exception of Colonel Cook's, bas concentrated at Black Fork, and was about moving to Fort Bridyer. It was thought that all the animals would perish during this winter The report that two companies of infantry had met with reverses was unfounded. Further from Kansas—I mportant. Sr. Lovis, Dec. 24 —The St. Louis Democrat contains further advices from Kansas. The Legislature bad passed an act repealing the kuw authorizing the constitutional convep- tien The militia law bas been passed over Stanton’s veto, the law appointed a Major General, eight Brigadiers and a full military organization. Fortnightly Mail to Newfoundland. Havirax, Dec. 23 —The government of New- foundiand bas arranged with the Cunard Com- pany to run a steamer fortnightly to Newfound- iand during the winter seafen, leaving Halifax, as usual. after the arrival of the steamers from Liverpool and Boston. The Newfoundland Telegraph. Harirsx, Dec. 23. - The line hence to St. John, Newfoundland, is again in efficient operation All Enropean messages dated 4th and Sth iastant, received bere per Canada, were sent through to Newfouodand in time to answer the purposes for which they were intended. Fire at Brattiebore’, Vt. Bratriesoro’, Vr, Dec. 22.—Geo. Sargent’s barn, situated near this place, was destroyed by fire iant night, Tozether wath eighteen head of cattle, a horse, several hogs, and a large quantity of grain Later from Havana. New Orveans, Dec. 21.—The steamship Ca- bawba has arrived from Havana, bringing dates to the 16th instant. Sugar market firm ; stock in port, 95,000 boxes. Sterling exchange li3all4. xchange on New York 1034101. Short sight drafts command 108. Firing into a Steamer by Mistake. Mosite, Dec. 21.—The new steamer Tirgin' Blect in Toronte. Toroxto, CW , Dec. 22.—The Toronto%ity nd to-day, resulted in jas been no serious rioting Sailing of the Europa. New Yor, Dec. 23.—The steamer Eur sailed at noon to-day for Liverpool, with $2,250,- 000 jn specie Baltumere Markets. Battimorg, Dec. 24 —Flour, Howard street, super S475 cash; extra do. $5.50a86; Obio super si extra do. 35 S0a&5 75; Baltimore ground Western extra 85 rands of City Mills W heat white at $1.05al 15 for fair to prime,and $12 for choice samples; reds #1 O0al Ccrn, new ‘op. white 40a45¢; wheat Flour 82 25a82 50. Corn Meal #3. 2aSiec. for new yellow B oO; Rye Flour $1.00. Whisky 22223c New York Markets. Naw Yorn, Dec 24 — Flour is quiet; sales 6 000 bbis ; State #4 Masi 25; Chio 84 70s4 85, Southern $4 7 VAS W heat ix ansettied; sales 12.000 bushels; ATit- nkie club %5al00e. Corn is firm; sales 9.06 bushels Pork has declined; sales of mess at $15 50a $15 65, prime $139813 25. Beef is lowe ; Chica go repacked SiMaSi2. Lard is steady at 9y ay Whisky is lower; Obio 2c Financial. New Yor. Dec. 24 -—Stocks are firm ; Chica- &. Cumberland Coal Co THREE LITTL& KITTENS—» Compan n -to the History of the Five Little s. ‘Three little kittens they lost their mittens, And they began toery “Ob! my dear, We sadly frar, Onr n ittens we bave lost.” “What ! jost your mittens, You nsuchty k tteps, ‘Then you shall have no pie.” Miew, miew, miew, miew, Miew. miew, miew, mew. Recrived and for enle at JOs. SHILLIN Bookstore, EARTHENWARE OMAS PURSELL & SON, ave MAPORTERS, aed Soak souk ashen maw laset 9 ir om + i pack en of the above articles of in sete of 5l pure or se} STOKs, STS. ETS. ated T \ BI} and SEATS Y ORKS, LADLES and Wai TE) Frengh, na En hh China INNER and TEA VASES. TOYS, & tea and Rotanni Cus all maid ch will be sold, wholesale cnd retail,at the very t 1088. A fine assortment of COMMON GOODS, suita- E WARE at factory prices. ble for retail crooeries. ret quality SLU 3-daw d T b FROG WHO WOULDA W OOING GO. 'y Charies Benuett, with colored uiustrations. ui : Rte ‘Donkey’s ‘Shadow ard other Stories, 6 pio- tures. # cents. The Sa+ History of Greedy Jim and all his Little Brothers, 33 cents. Mother Govse’s Old Tales, in verse, # pictures, 25 conta. Funny Books for Boys and Girls, laughable illas- tations, Troub'esome Children, 25 cents. King Nateracker, do. Ths Three Kittens + Three 5 i z ard, covored p ates. 25 % The Fone ches Jack Butte sp.endidty sliastrated