Evening Star Newspaper, December 13, 1860, Page 3

_LOCAL NEWS U7" Though Tus Srax is printed on the fastest steam press in use south of Baltimore, its edition is so Inrge as to require it to be put to press at an early hour; Advertisements, therefore, should be sent in before 12 o’clock m.; otherwise they may not appear until the next day. Notice.—District of Columbia Advertisements fo be inserted in the Bau timons Sun are received tand forwarded from Tux Star Office. Tre Nationat Convention of Union Pray Meetincs commenced their third annual jon Tuesday evening at Trinity Church, the attend- ance, being remarkabl fo The exercises eyened by singing, folt by_an impressive prayer by Rev. - Spring. of New York. A os of Scripture was then read, and Dr. pring proceeded to offer a few interesting re- marks upon the tendency of human events, and upon the duty mankind to look to God for aid and peppy ay me Sg 8 In these perilous times our only hope was in japreme Being. A bymn begioning— = * From North end South, from East and West, Around the Cross we stand,” comp sed for the convention, was sung by the congregation Rev. Byron Surderland then delivered an ad- dress of welcome in behalf of the churches of Wasbingten. He touched upon the perilous con- dition of the times, and said we could not tell whether our political Union was to survive the present tem; but that whatever else might founder, thec! "s faith in our Saviour would be as bright as ever; that He would arise in his and by the word of his power save the covenant and the people of his care. At the conclusion of the address, which was listened to with profound attention, the congrega- tion sung a hymn. Rev. Mr. Owen, of Batimore, said that the peo- ple of that city had spent the day in prayer for oor country, and desired that the Senators and Representatives in Congress might know that we sould continue earnest prayer to Almighty God that our country may be restored to peace and union Rev. Mr. ey et , of — 5 merge ¢eouraging ho; for the contin rosperity of our Union fom signs he had lately pasate be beard. The Bible gave accounts of great na- tienal disasters on account of designing politi- clans—the cases of Abasuerus and ef Deniel, and the ——— ee re- ntance of the nterposition of Rs od to their salvation aa Rev. Mr. Moore, of Richmond, spoke of the time that had been when peers was not heard. Had not Christ died for mankind prayer would have been unknown. The daily prayer meeting is a realization of dafly sacrifices. < Rev. Mr. Blair, of New York, expressed his gratitode for the kind welcome he had received in Washington. A closing hymn was then sung, and the first session was dismissed with a bene- dictson by Dr. Spring. Y y the Convention reassembled and wes permanently organized by electing the following efti-e President—W. H. Fowle, Alexandria. Vice Presidents—Rev. Dr. Spring, New Yor! Mr. B Hamlin, Boston; Dr. Armitage, Baltimore; Mr. James Gordon, Richmond; Rev Dr. Samson, Washington Secrelaries—Rev M. Morrison, N. York; Rev. J. G. Butler, Washington. committee was appointed to pre- . The committee, after resiring for consultation, reported the following schedule: Chapel. Mornin; yer meeti in W from 53g Bi orclock ‘Mol ning sesafon of the rention ia Trinity Ch , from 10 to 1 ° Afternoon prayer meeting in Trinity Chureb, from 4 to 5 o’clock; and evening session iu Trinity, at 7% o'clock. The report was adopted, after which the Con- vention resolved itself imto a devotional meng and Rev. E. Goodrich Smith and Rev. J.C. Smita delivered addresses. The following resolution was offered by Rev. Mr. Hagan, of N. Y.: Kesoleed, That a committee of three be ap- pointed to prepare. in bebaif of the National Con- vention, an appeal, to be signed by the officers of tne Convention, to christians of all denomina- tions, to engege in daily and united prayer in bebalf of our nation ia 7 poo temporal and tual distress; that would our and unite us altogether in Christ Jesus our Lord through the power of His Holy Spirit A number of reverend —— spoke on the resolution, which was finally adopted unani- mously. The tof the central committee was then received and accepted. A motion was made for a committee to wait on the Speaker of the House of Representatives to request the use of the ball for the Union Prayer Meeting on Thursday night ‘The resolution, after discussion, was adopted, and a Committee was appointed. Evening Session —The special order of this session was the receiving of reports from the dei- ezates from the various Union Prayer Meeting Associations throughout the country. The reports generally were encouraging and indicative of progress and success on the part of those Associ- atious. TO-DAY’S SESSION. The Convention met, and the exercises were opened by si ging: followed by prayer from Rev. Dr Cross, of Ball — re Reports were received{from Rev. Messrs. Caves, Horner, and Cross, of Baltimore, showing the progress and {interest of the various Union Prayer Meetings of Baltimore during the year. An interesting report was received from the St.te of Detaware, ng that while the Union Prayer Meetings had beea generally successiul there, they bad been characterized by too secta- rian a spirit to attain the fulness of success to be desires Remarks were made by the Chair and by Rev. Dr. Smith in relation te sectarian influences, and Dr. Smith spoke at some length upon the influ- e of unanimity of thought and action in chris- 1 associations. a motion by Rev. Mr. Butler, the Convention devoted the next half hour to devotional services. An im; ive petition tothe Divine Power was addressed by Rev. Dr. Schenck of Baltimore, who prayed that God would pour out his Spirit upon the churches of the land and upon this Conven- tion. He thanked the Logpary’ Lg wag ted the oodly assemblege present, and for the christian & rit ‘ehich started the members of the Conven- tion fa their labors for the advancement of the chureh of Christ on earth. He besought that all present mig bt be influenced to unite in efforts that the now jarring elements of disauion might be stayed, and that and brotherly love might ‘and throughout our hitherto happy land. The Convention then united in singing the byma— “ « All ball the power of Jesus’ name, Let angels prostrate fall.” Rev. Mr. Cooper, of Baltimore, followed in — Lage open war —— Holy — might upon ail present; Peace mig’ ie aged them, na that blessiogs might abound among them while bere; that when snould return to their homes they might feel and encouraged in the of their oaviour. He prayed for the Congress of the United States, toat thelr labors might be conservative and pro- ductive of peace and concord throughout the The yma— +* Joyfully, joyfully onward I move”"— was then sang A ymaa{rom Baltimore delivered a exportation upon the necesst as the ~ wae he appoint the 22d of February next as aday of fasting and prayer throughout the nd. Rev. Dr. Butler trusted the brother would with- letter, as it might prove em- President in view of the exciting . It was sug- Orst ascerta! not Rev. ie. eee | aed Toss clouds of anarey were impend! over pond essential that we offer to G ‘Manter—The even an increase ‘The Jatendsnce ay fa Seca shaneven ener Teuneradonst nd 5 ae ee a dress drill at ir in Presence bril- Mant smembiage of invited lady and emake gucsta, mongst whom was Hon. Jos. Lane, and Personages. We understand that this was the third gathering of the kind the — held this current season. The National | list will show - Rifles are a most apie sssociation. Their | Beef, fresh, Y bb armory is fitted up a style admirably adapted to | Salt do. . the m: on. Paintt: engravings, | Pork. statuettes, busts, ete , of distinguished officers Mutton. parame tae = Sem and of America’s most gifted , adorn the walls. The starsand stripes displayed au _ od eve (DOLLAR) STAR ? months past. IT {8 THE MOST INTERESTING FAMILY . PAPER NOW PUBLISHED IN THE UNION : TO ANY ONE DESIROUS OF KNOWING WHAT GOES ON IN WASHINGTON CITY, If 18 WORTH TEN TIMES THE SUBSCRIPTION PRICE ! | THE INFORMATION IT CONTAINS €ON- CERNING FARMING AND GARDENING WILL PROFIT THE FARMER OR OWNER OF A GARDEN A HUN- DRED TIMES THE AMOUNT OF ITS SUBSCRIP- TION PRICE! ITS WEEKLY COLUMN OF HOUSEHOLD AND WORKSHOP RECIPES WILL BE SURE TO SAVE THE FAMILY A DOLLAR FOR EVERY DIME OF ITS SUBSCRIP- TION PRICE! TS PAGE OF THE MOST INTERESTING TALES OF MODERN TIMES, WILL MAKE MANY AN OTHERWISE DULL AND WEARY HOUR AT HOME PASS PLEASANTLY, INDEED! ITS GENERAL NEWS [8 MORE VARIED AND INDUSTRIOUSLY PREPARED THAN THAT OF ANY OTHER WEEKLY PAPER! IT Is THE LARGEST AND ALTOGETHER THE MOST INTERESTING DOL- LAR PAPER PRINTED IN - THE WOKLD. paeiety samen canes in the change | paE SUBSCRIPTION PRICE tion of magisterial service was y tice Thompson, who performed the like service at the occupation of the old house nineteen No 106. Brannock Jones, plaintiff in error, agt. | years ago, if we mistake not. The cases docketed James G Soulard. This cause was submitted to | in the new bat of justice occur in the following the consideration of the Court on the record and | order: John Kemp, drunk and disorderly; work- inted arguments by Mr. Blair for the plaintiffs | house 60 days. Mary Burke, colored, Lata f Riley, merror,and by Mr. Grant for the defendant in | white, and Julius Trader were brought from a error, under the 20th rale. house in the Seventh Ward, which had become No. 186 : Henry Amey, plaintiffin ty ile, seheag annoying tothe neighbors because of the disor- the Mayof, Aldermen, and citizens of Alleghany. | derly conduct of the inmates. The two women The cause was submiited to the consideration of | were sent to the “farm”? for 60 days, and 4 the Court on the record and printed arguments by | after suffering'two hours extra confinement for Knox for the plaintiff and by Mr. A. W. Loomis | indignant condemnation of justice, was fined for the defendants, under the 20th rule. $2.04. E. Richey and J. Haddocks, ; No. 96 Robert D. Silliman, complainant, agt. | fine and costs, $1.94 th. John Fletcher, eol , The Hudson River Bridge Company at Albany; | was found making with a piece of salt beef and belonging to O. Gattrell, to which he had takena No 97. Frederick W. Coleman, complainant, ‘y; for which he was sent to jail. agt. The Hudson River Bridge Company at Al- The change of station reminds us of the change bany. The argument of these causes wascom- | of system Under the old system there were but menced by Mr. Beach for the complainants, and | six wards and twelve magistrates. The officers continued by Mr. Pruyn for the respondents. Ad- | received fees for their service. The police was journed. but a small body, adding in the guard. The Gin; Jie aRees number of police is now a hundred; the districts Laprgs, the best to get your Christmas | have been increased: the magistrates decreased, presents {s at Mrs. Etchison’s, No. 12 Pa. | and instead of fees all receive salaries. avenue, who has just returned from the North ~ ——— with a complete assortment of Fancy Goods, all AgRivepat Carter's Wharf, foot of Thirteen- of which she has selected herself especially for | and-a-balf street, schooners Columbia, Loyd, Phil- the approaching holidays. Her stock of teal Lace | adelpbia, with a cargo of coal for Mr. H. Rochat ; Collars, Sets, Handkerchiefs, Veils, embroidered | Catharine Jane, Havre-de-Grace, with a cargo of and plain Linen Sets, French worked Sets and | coal for Mr. George Bogus. it Collars, Head Dresses, net Sleeves, Fans, Port- ——————— monaies, Linen Collars and Handkerchiefs, and a Rosserr —Last night, the store of Mr. Jobnson, large stock of Fancy Articles, (any of which will | butter merchant, on Mass avenue, between Ninth make a very handsome t,) will besold very | and Tenth s's ,was entered by thieves and robbed cheap. We advise you to go atonce to No. 12 | of about 200 lbs. of roll and firkin butter. Pa avenue, and get your presents before they are picked over. t dealers. nality, demand A considerable dectine in the prices of At iee the head of the hall, and the sabres used in the | Beans, Y bush... $1.75 easy crs glisten htm tiniaemen an pone Rye, bush, . . from their places upon the surrounding walla. | Oats Everything about the room indicates the there of that strict discipline on the oficers, and prompt acquiescence on the the men, wi it which no volunteer organization & pr. can flourish. The programme for the evening | Egg plants, each. was changed, so that we missed the opportunity | Venison, Ib. - Se rable perfection in the | Okra,pk.. Hardie drill, but those murtong saat a! a Tare treat in boheiding macaine-like on rapi © movements u arms. | Thompson.—Last night the When we left the hall, the members of the corps were vielng with each other in endeavors Se hee to make their lady guests at home in the intricate mazes of the Lancer’s Quadrille. 10 Surreme Covrr.—Yesterday, Joseph Knox, =, of Pennsylvania, and Thos. T. Grant, Esq , of Missouri, were admitted attorneys and coun- sellors of this Court IS BUT A DOL- LAR A YEAR TO SINGLE SUBSCRI- BERS, AND LESS TO CLUBS! de11-3t AMUSEMENTS. WASHINGTON THEATER: THURSDAY. December 13, ight the Sterling Locai Comedy Calied ON AND FOLLIES ‘OF WASHINGTON LIFE. =p Concluding with THE PERSECUTED DUTCHMAN. On Pridsy, Benefit of Mr. JOHN J, RAYMOND. john Bi ham’s POCAHO: John Broveii be produced. hearsal—‘Child of the R: t.”” “Dead Heart’ and “The Corsican Srothere ‘The eclobrated Ameions ‘Tragedian, will MONDAY, December 17, ee ePPoe tT JACK CADE. Door at7, to commence at 8 o’clock. Groherter chairs Bisdress o le and parquet 50 cts.; private boxes 35 EMEMBER THE ORPHANS EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTION! AT THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION. GRAND CONCERT BY THE Children of Protest't Orphan Asylum, assisted by the IES OF THE THIRD DISTRICT NPR LAE BLIC SCHOULS. Under the cirection of Prof. » DanrEL, On FRIDAY EVENING, the l4th inst., Commencing St 734 0’ oo fee TETTE of entlemen have vo!- untedied thelr services, as sie the MARINE —- BAND for the occasion. ickets 25 cents ; can be had at the M and Sie ‘Stores, and the door on the eveni: cof the ‘Mr. John F, Kilts has kindly farmshed one of his best pianos. de 10 td Sensation in THE Sttx Traps.—Perry & Brother’s prices for Silk goods, and the extent of Crrmixat Court —After our report closed yes- | their stock, is at this time making a sensation torday. the Court took up the case of the U.S. agt. | among our lady friends. t Philip Strobel, for the larceny of gold and silver coin of the value of $272 74—the property of Mr. Michael Fredenburger. The jury returned a ver- aya Bulle then tried ‘m. van was for an assault and battery upon Edward Kayling. Verdict—not | an of pri Wmephnne REeET noel guilty. hia Remedie To-day, Simon Meyer was placed on trial on a » in boxes, at 25 ai charge ef stealing .a qnantitv of clothing and cases, containing 20 visis, from money from W ymer Miller, The case was pend- ag | with Sook of full directions. For sale by ing when our reporter left. pe Mg a 3 = : sito byt, i, Winter, corner of Massachusetts ave: nue and Sixth strest. Also, Pond’s Extract of Witci for internal and external inflammation is, Sold as above, maa 9- DIED, At the Soldier’s Home, D. be so Solio’ Hom Persons desiri ll always find Or exchange at t fe'Star Office owunter, TOM THE BLIND NEGRO boy PIANIST! Postic atrention is called to the advertise- ment in another column of the concert to be given on Friday night for the benefit of the Protestant orphans {n H street. The object isa most pressing one, in view of the general stagnation in money matters, and it is to be desired that the efforts of on the 10th Decem years ; & 20) 2 are to sing several a Westfield, Mas: of the Third Distric! A quartette of men’s voices will be added the Marine Band will perform a number of popu- lar orchestral arrangements of a character conso- | Cornuallis, 12mo., nant with the object. Go early, and go all. JST GUT —NEW BOOKS. JUST Wy, Pm i loos by Kinshao eloth; price $1. wig Te pan the French of Honore price “old ‘Mackinaw, xc, by W. P. Strickland, 12m>., cloth; wee §\SRENCH & RICHSTEIN’S, deé 278 Penn. avenue. THE WONDER OF THE WORLD! THE MARVEL OF THE AGE! A Living Mirscle! Blind from birth. moment’s instruction, not even knowin of asingle key on the finger board, or the s! & piano, 1boompetent to answer the ras in regard to musio—yet master of ne Lom chtor of the Rerment, Trovatore, orgis, Danghter o: , Tro 7 nd. 0 ith & master hand and dy for learned men. A old, raised upon a plan- tation, ample minded,a child in a!l his wi nd if one of the greatest sciences ; ng two pieces of musio at once and conversing ba mg time—re producing the most difficult jieces after enoe hearing th Boy piece wi Cocxapes Asovut.—A secession cockade is sported occasionally upon our streets, but the ple here have not ulred sufficient familiar- Rey with them to ager — oS tens ae ality. A ngeter, night. who was figuring nite extensively about the hotels weoring the dieanion badge, was a good deal disgusted to find that he bad been mistaken through the entire evening for the footman of some foreign minister, the servants of the diplomatic corps having been heretofore the only cockade-wearers known to Washington. Wueez To Bur It.—Do our readers desire to know the place where they may buy wood cheap, well sawed, well heron nd well seasoned? e say try the Pioneer Mills, at the corner of Seventh street and the Canal. Page keeps the Pioneer| Notice is Mills, and treats his customers so well that they ] sumed after the 3ist d&y of mber next, will be always go back to him after a first trial, and in-| three dollars and fieem cents per thousand cubic variably go away satisfied with bis prices. Page | feet, to all those whose b aay, ie by believes in enterprise, and conducts bis business | the act of Congress. 8 ved June 25, 186, to P * he office of the Company, w thin five ¢ on the principle thatn nimbie shilling 1s better | ¢ 4° ° P Naed all than a lazy shilling. Try him. fom the rendition thereof. prov all arrears B shall have been previously pee” ‘Tux fact cannot be controverted that ‘‘Field’s” r on hearing mn d re-producing the primo co with bis back to the instrument— anand French, withont anderstan¢- All of which wil be done on thout and NEW 8 Az rrencu ® RICHSTHIN'S, 278 Pa. av. ‘Anents for the whole World. Folks Sogas, clegsatly bonod, prjnted om wane Popes Moral [istory. o the French | et man, fr: ¥. sprig $i ore, ‘fansiated by J. Ww. ‘ailmer; M. 5 El y mai), ion Hariand’s Books, Ni is, Moss Vor atacign Haran ‘Alone; price ‘cagh 91.25 by mail no 21 EDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF GAS, Wasningrox Gas Lieut Co,, Ovricn or Wash: mere Sons Lees H by xivem that fhe charge for gas con meneing TU 6% o’olock, children 25 ots. noes Thureday and Saturday at 3o’clock. ‘This b-ing the only week in the city, this in the last opportunity of seeing this grest Musical Phe- me 8 lw C. @. ATWELL, Agent. Ae L BALLS, PARTIES, &c. OOK OUT FOR THE BASHFUL BOYS! The third grand COTILLON PARTY of BASHFUL C!.UB wil’ be given at Potomse Hall,corner Maryiaad sv and lith st, on MONDAY, Deo. 17. The Committes pledge themselves that no pains nor expense will spared to make this the party of the season. © cents, adm'tting & gentioman and lad do 13-4t* was whole charge was above the Leart. Mr. Ebert has bis condition was not discovered hours afterward. and it is sa no for ing the pistol on the floor, and the b' immediately went for surgical cannes 4 oo hag was called in. wounded man, after befng relieved so that be could speak, said that be was shot in an encounter with a burglar; but on the re calling his attention to the fact that his pokes not perforated, and that he ‘bt get his friends into difficulty x erroneous its, he confessed the deed je is more comfortable this morning, but no hopes of his recovery are entertained, as inflamation bas taken - The unfortunate man is a member «f tal L e and Mount Nebo to frequenters of Center Market, is’ Weshtngion, juen' jarket, in Washington. where he does businesyas a huckster, was atta: there on T: last wi! 1 — Green wuneet, tn our ety,'in'e precarious Sondie n our city, ina ous condl- tion. We understand r& is more comfortable to- x and able to walk about. he wife of Caspar Fink, who keeps the res- taurant on Bridge street nearly o} ite Mr. Fowler’s, was stricken down suddenly the same , with a like attack, and died in a few hours. he Potomac Light ey . McH. Hi lingsworth, were out as on Tuesday night last, and as usual were fully up to the mark of military precision and excellence If any readers pata is and our former notices of the in- fan ire merely “ complimentary,’? meant more than such notices ly do, we beg to mesa ca age year militarymen hat now what they are about, say it is one the best drilled companies in this sontion of the country. In this connection and as an evidence of the apeices in our city in relation te disunion, ‘we may mention the fact that some of the patri- otic ‘ies bere have told the company to pall the stars and hers wy) to their flag-staff, to waive until ae a ate = left, and that they (the ladies) will e to correct your statement of jerda’ in elation toe The Little Soldiers” "Phe com? pany you saw was the etn | Guard, Capt. Rodier, ing not from the First Ward, but from George- town. They marched to the City Hali,where they Grilied for some time, to the evident fication of a large crowd, who had probably assembled to see the drill of the National Rifles, which did not come off. We heard many comments favorable to the Young Guards from the ladies and gentle- men present. GEORGETOWN ADVERT’MTS REAT A large and wt 4 pened Fold and varied as: 2 R ver WATCHES of all sizen cul gtieee, Ae Rich JEWELRY and SILVER-WARFE 1s pow solliug at greatly reduced prices, to suit the times, at cromabih MAGITORD A 20m 1. O} jank o| me im Now is the tums aud this the 1 Christmas Pri it cheap. RS! OYSTERS OYSTERS® ‘The undersigned has opened an OYSTER DE- POT on High street. near the corner of Gay, and can furnish, at ali times, Raw. Stewed, Fried, Roasted. or Soaided OYSTERS. rivats room ‘Amilies supp ied ysters or FISH, by |: ns Ge ll-Im BARRELS PRIME LEAF 2.0 ponnds Low SHOULDE 1 0 pounds ~s Sugar Cured 8 5,000 ‘2 barrels © 10 do R R A Two able-bodied ecustomed to ail the eneuing year, Apply to HENRY. THEWs, Goorectown. de? eatw UST RECEIVED—__ 19 hhde, prime Porto Rico SUGARS, Un bhie. wid eye WHISKY, 39 bbls: HERRING aod ALEWIV Sy bbis. G aR (low by JOHN J. BOG 100 BBLS. OF FRIME CIDER, Arrived and for sale cheap for oash, ARNY & SHI ARTS RRUUI sxe c su ol invite al) perso! os ted Als. to give it s tri Kgny's 8 Gree Jusr pure INN, Agents, FOR SALE AND RENT. [For other ‘For Sale and Rent” advertisements, see first page } (on act floor) FOR furnished corner Ninth and G stes., ite Patent Of- oni PP ede 13.17.1962 F. BROWN, r tnacint no * eoiw Secretary in Charge. new and elegant house, No. 214 Penng)vania = avenue, one door above ‘/Willard’s,” is tje finest EST FANCY GOODS, AT PRICES establishimentever opened in Wasbingtop. His] “0 suit THE TIMES, = = is — of ane. —- alee A Oe Puce Onty, uors wines sur, a quality a fy VENS’S F. TO rs cobrofered in tis market. Hisstock of iippor aA ESPEVENSS Fel ieee. 9th and 10th ets. cigars are direct from Havana, selected expressly = a eee Ly | eaagietenegeivead SILK ROBES!! Resvtt oF Balt PLAYING In THE StREETS.— RICH DRESS SILKS" Yesterday, a borse attached to a buggy belongi z 2 to Jno. H’ Wise, was frightened by Betog rock is the plaoggo buy tio Orece Suikeat with a bail with which boys were plaving near ih fact, you will find all N street south and Four-and. street. Hy educed 5 to Pennsylvan' to stop him. aan 3 at very r off, and without ‘ot vena, where it was attem| : wm. eet = & BRO, came in contact with a hack and the buggy was badly smashed. 7 EMBERS OF THE WESTERN BNE COMPANY re gear ey tant oy intend xi Bonoral GRAND COTILL! SENUER dF Teoo ane THE COMMITTEE. ANNOUNCEMENT, E Members ofthe PERSEVEKANCEFIRE COMPANY, No 5, have the pleasure to an pounes, to their many inquiring fronds. bm | tl iio in general, ir third gran OTILLON PARTY wi | tak: at HALL, cor, 9th and D s' DAY, January, 1861. Particuiar: future vertisement. By order of the Executive Com- mittec, de 12-3t Fourts GRAND COTILLON PARTY : °. MOUNT CLARE CLUB, To be given at ‘ormer 0} a streets, oS EVE. Particulars mt ts he tscmest. de 11-3t* Direct Importation fr Paris YY M. WILLIAN, 32 Market Space, Washington, D. C., ond T Cite Trevise, Paris. a8 oops My stock of FINE PAR! i a is most let now in will do well to i stock before ohase Te RILEY 8 piace’ aT Central Stores, between and 8th streets, __ Opposite Center KEPT BY P. HOTEL, Ber dov-6t bi S49 E' M svenqe and city, his ion ths th thy he patronas Tey caper publ 068 Jous Crow .zr, Esq., that popular card writer and agreeable gentleman, is at his the we see, and busily emplo’ of his c § Pras ‘i¢ house tional, and from the perfection of his work, and the graceful facility with which it is executed, is naturally a —_ deal of a lion with the frequent- ers of these . Oxpuans’ Court —Vesterday, the De Krafft citine im the Barney divorce case was again this court, but rap Bie ed the hearing of arguments pro tion. "The final beari er "Bonn. it idio yas, Ene protic Biketion to all, and thus renews to give the Luropesan Hotel Brrxs NATIONAL EHO TOGRAPH 352 ved Sail Ais Bacnayae heer 10 5 Ol 16 Rem! it Cor 3 bar gersraniat meres at in ios ve no h: them ‘the ‘moat, fait rod bal ipdies will te. t onl) i their sj rag articles: Justice Donn yesterday, S Mie Doe he is the only one of that name { city. Moore’s Squitt Sucan Drops are all the ‘They banish all coug! colds, bronchitis, a; rae and, we are to the . We commend all buys box at 25 or 50 ceats, at Moore's et Se preoiated. o head di i vopeculy Qrituea or Poytrmt Visiting Cards, | for {amming the Ba UNDRE: PHOTOGRAPHS FOR | tvery tiple and FY Ee for all other styles equally moderate. ir; 10 im an C, sutier’s on Trimene Twill ell ths handsomest low hay Toe e . have wish to to QTiCE TO THE PUBLIC. FRENCH RESTAURANT. | Gj DINNER AND SUPPER PARTIES. In soliciting your te) di 4 ir ‘attenti in eek ASceeLs Sant ro Jait.—This morning the detective firm of Allen & Co , arrested a man named James Conway for stealing sixty-eight dollara and = quantity of tobaeco ‘ing to Doses ee: burn, grocer, avenue, near Ninth x taken before Justice Donn and sent to jail sae ures e 1 and ING- mM wand DINING Rooms several parties at Any mo- 5 606) 1 NOTICE! OTICEY oricem ronRien Wits LIGOORS, “ND PRE- 1 -an immense qann- cies Marts colm 8s much 8s poss! Paris. another Tom eotwit Texatsx.—To-night is the last ity of en. the original comedy of PRshtons and F of Washington Life,” which has made so ma. ihe penny” | gay sere action. To-morrow brought oat. tcEe! the mo: J. ena Pee an cloth; price RENT—A_ thi tory and AME HOUSE, Pa av.,o3 Tenth, b= nd H sts., No. 413, Inquireat SIBLEY 'S Hardware Store, Pa av. de 12 tf ir near OR FR baloon i id rear in Printing Office Square, between First sts.. will be rented for $16 per month to a punctual terant. Address, by letter or in person, WM. STICKNEY. do 1-tf OR RENT—A fire DWELLING- containing Il rooms, and fine yard, 02 , b tween 20th and 2let sts. For uire next door, of Mr. BUCHIG- Ni de 0 iw* reet, between 6th and 7t deoa-tf Fos, RENT—A_ PARLOR. on the first floor, and three fine Bedrooms on the floor above, No 37, Pa. avenue, two doors east of the Kirk- wood House. de FN a ROGse* wit book balding, on tah s 70, betw: F and G ts. Apply to J. Bea the teehee ABE le tte froot DWEL- {OR RENT—A four-story brown FCANG Miuated on Thirteenth st, between i and Massachu .. one of the most derirable locations in the city. ‘I'he house is furnished a ‘ble mant ges and water 5 ures, eam ingurent WA. P. SHEDD'S Fancy No 502 Eleventh st 00 27-44t* ENT—A three story tainfng brooms. fu Food tures on Histo Also, & tw ard FrURNISBED ROOMS FOR RENT, at 406 D at \d 7th ats. k HOUSE, con- rr. Bee Si vairecy et eS ath st. silo tenmnte the terms is y T |, corner east. ° mi will be moderate a ie Apply at 446 Twelfth between G and H. JRLANEBTS! abs BLANKETS" pest silanes of al sizes and of all “arsotiien Quilts! ___ Marseilles Quilts! Linen and Cotton Sheotingty . velings of a'l kinds, Our soak Ht full ia all deportments’ We solicit call from all in want of Diy Guode BLANKETS !! lankets ! eh ‘Opposite Virginia ann * SAB? ie AND orale Orne! srazes and Goods sold at the lowest maz superior stock CLOTH! iG o-. . streets, Center Market. Davos SER gae THE LATEST NEWS TELEGRAPRIO. k of Pennsylvania she every statute stitutonal ge that ll be searched, and any such exist) invading the con- ights of any sister State shall at once Pema, gence Hanes ae tions of the ; ree a cate So taeseemeas See m of the bind oa together as on we The resolutions also condemn the denuncia- tions of slavery as it exists in the United States lina Gubermaterial Contest— Small Pex at Cotumbia Covumata, Dec. 12. —The Legislature egain to-day to ballot for Governor ballot stood : Jamison. choice, balloting wee ae pox is increasing bere, and there is a panic at the prospect of the Legislature ad- Foaieg to Charleston Scnenew. wi Avousta, Dec. 12 —Thomas R Cobb, brother of Hon. Howell Cobb, is out with a recomme 4- ation to the seceding States to fix a time for the Ordinance of Secession to take effect, suggesting some day between the 15th and 2uth of February. in the interim, Commissioners from the Seceding States to meet and consult on the op of stepping out of the old Confederacy into r based on the present Constitution. Kobbery. party of four men Aa id Attempt Ixparenpence, Dec. 11 —A went to the house of Mr. M in Walker, situated about eight miles from this city, to demand from him his money and negroes. Mr. Walker bavi been notified y thatsuch a demand wou! be made, called some of bis neighbors to bis sistance. Assoon asthe robbers made their pearance they were fired u and one was kilied a another ep ‘be wounded man and the other two of the party made their escape. The Sheriff of the county and « posse of men are in — oftbem. The robbers are from Kai and were betra: & man whom they pressed into aiding oon. There isa great deal of excitement existing bere in regard to the affair, and should the robbers be caught, no doubt they will be summarily punished Prepesi Berrato, Dec. 12 —A meeting of some three ——e —— citizens was evening, for the pur of ex-Presi dent Fillmore tol procest to ‘Soath Carolina ae messenger of The walted’on Mr. Fillmore, brbo warmest sympathy with the object of ing, but said he had been invited to meeting of the prominent conservati the State shortly. and should feel bound the result of their deliberations. The Kansas Troubles Luavenwort absurd. The inhabitants of Mound Ci vicinity were moch excited, fearing barsh ment from the Federal authorities. Nebraska Legisiature. Omauna, Dec. 10.—The House 7 Dill to prohibit slavery in the there being but two dissenting votes. The bill will be considered in the council to-morrow, and will probably pass that body ina few days. Bills to incorporate the Missouri! and Western and Paci- fic Telegraph Companies bave been introduced and wil deubtions become lews. " = Snow fell yesterday to t moderately old. A mal Frem Eurepe. inches, and the weather is now Hatrrax, Dec. 13—The steamsbi, eo from Liverpool on the Ist, bas arrived . Bi bas on freig bt $100,000 in specie on American ac- count. The estimated sales of cotton on Saturday were 10 000 bales, incloding 500 for export. The mar- ket closed stendy ef me Provisions closed quiet. Consols closed 93293’ x Victor Emanuel arrived at Palermo on the ist amid great en‘husiasm ” fr Denver, Dec. 8 —The jory in the Harrison case have not yet agreed on a verdict. The Evening News of yesterday publishes a number of results of the quartz mining tions—the preceding week ranging from ‘e251 50 up to $1,556 40 in an average of three days’ work . No snow bas fallen since the last dispatch, but the weather is threatening. The Indian Troubles. his cornpany of Lofantey, returned inst night from is com, try, retu' a Cotionviosd Speings, where he met the Suiets the Ogalulu and Bruili tribes of Sioux They refase to come here to make the commander, and talk of war i avenge the death of the son Ogalulu tribe, on the 27th of citizens of Denver. Massachusetts Municipal Elections. Roxsvxy, Dec 11 —Chas. Wm. Gaston, Union- cg was elected mayor yesterdsy by 200 plural- ty. CHar.Lestown, Dec. 11 —Horsce G. Hutchins, Unionist, was elected mayor yesterday by 724 me- jority. writ of mendamus agai: Ohio, growing out of the latter's render a fugitive upon the requisi Executive of need If the moti: steps will be immediately taken Singuler M. Downinctow™s, Pa. fire was distinctly visible ping, about a quarter past ward. It ee It graduall: from its Senate sipp! Commissioner annou: State, asking the resolution requesti cate the action of Slave States was adopted. Boston, Dee 11.— oore killing his wife, rg nnd Barley, Killing policeman Long! , were tenced to the State prison f \ Dec. 13 —Stocks are Jower. Chi- cane sad Rock tsinnd 47; Tiltoels Genteal stares 7}; do. bonds 85%; Lacrosse and Mil. 1k; Micbigan Soutbern ;-New York Central Reading 32; Hudson River R R. 393; Me. TF you WANT HA ved raed ee