Evening Star Newspaper, December 27, 1862, Page 3

LOCAL NEWS. ———_ AMUSEMENTS TO-NIGHT. ne O38 THEATER— Opera — pa- Fe Washington Theater are to have a xf Jtalian opera to-night. Mlle Angiolina taste of no bas in New York created an im- Cordit® “ation in the opera of “ Dinorah,” and pene roreusl and Signors Maccaferri, Amo- x ‘and Susini being the troupe who. appear oo Sy the management of Mr.Grau. The pro- unde will consiet of gems from « Dinorah” pay the most pleasing selections from other PG novsn's TueatzR.— Yankee Robinson his engagement to-night and takes a ben- at. His stay here has been all too short, and ¢{} who desired it have not had an opportunity 3 wnessing his amusing performances; for Manage Grover has been compelled to turn way many nightly who could neither secure 3 ‘ais cr standing Toom. His closing perform- — will consist of “Days of 76” and anew jay entitied the « Rattle of Antietam,” both of F hich are excerdingly entertaining, eepeciall the» parts personated by Robinson himself. Of course it Will be necessary to go early to se- care a seat. Foup’s THEATER.—The grand operatic spec- tacle of the + Enchantress” will be performed qhis evening, And for the last time. It will be reduced in the most superb manner imagina- pie on this closing night. This is also the last eppor unity of hearing the Richingzs in English pra, as on Monday night they will appear in the comedy of Fashion.” Den’t fail toeee the « Enchantress. Opp Fxttows’ HaLt.—Canterbury company will give their last performance at Odd Fei- Jowe’ Hall this evening, and their closing per- formance will be equal to any that have pre- ceded it. The fact should be noted that ladies a~ well as ooteees can oe Canter. bury company rmances wi ey are at oad Fellows itt. Julia Mortimer, Knte Pen. poset, and the Court of Beauty appear to-night. Varietizs.—The week at the Varieties closes with an exerlient bill. With such a manager se Hernandez it is not surprising that the per- formances here give such general satistaction. Ada Tesman, the charming vocalist appears again this evening; also, the Budworth Brothers, Moreste Brothers, Miss Whelpiey, Julia Leh- man, and the entire company. oan ee SE. CHRISTMAS AT THE HosPITaLs._We con- iinae to-day our reports of proceedings at the " different hospitals on Christmas day. MOUNT PLEASANT HOSPITAL. Thies extensive hospital (situated near Co- Inmbian College) was on Christmas the scene of one of the most enjoyable ent-riainments of | the day. The rooms were beautifuliy decorated with evergreens and other tasteful ornaments, and the jellowing scriptural inscription, ap. propriate to the day, bore a conspicuous piace: «And the angel ssid unto them, Fear not: for behold, I bring you glad tidings of great joy, Which shall be fo ail people. For unto you is born this day, in the city of David, 2 Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” The dinner was served to the invalid soldiers at 1 p. m., in bountecus profnsien, indeed. In addition to the plentiful supplies furnished by Mrs. Coe. tary Smith. and which included fine oysters and the most delicious grapes, there were gen. erous donations by Mrs. Bates and others, which swelied the supply in such sort that enongh good things remained over uniasted to supply @ similsr feast to the galiant invalidson Sunday. Among these donations were 1,700 oranges, S0 gallons of ice cream, 1 barrels of alr, jellies in infinite profusion, &c., &c. The com- mittee of ladies in charge—consisting of Mrs. Germond Crandell, Miss Alice Thompson, Miss Katie Bates and Miss Virginia Smith— were se+iduons in the discharge of their duties through the entire day, and made it a point to ascertain, by personal inquiry, that not a man of the fifteen or sixteen hundred to be supplied bad been negiected. They were ably seconded in their arduons work by Mrs. G. W. White, Mrs. Dr. Page and other ladies; and the excel- fent surgeon (Dr. MeCali) and his assistants eave their hearty co-operation. The soldicrs testified their estimation of the services of their fair benefaciore by giving three-times-three cheers “for the ladies,’ in astyle that almost threatened to unroof the building. "Cheers were also given for Gen. Burnside, tor the army of the Potomac, sud for Surgeon McCall. The festival at Mount Pleasaat Hospiial will long Jive in the memory of those present. ASCENSION CHURCH HOs?PRrAL. At Ascension Hospital proxer, (Ascension Church, H_ street,) an excellent dinner was Frovided, the bill of fare embracing al] the Subétantials and delicacies that the market af- forded. The dining hall was clegantly trimmed ‘With evergreens, iuterspersed with boquets of Thagrant flowers. The table was literally load- ed with the good things of life, and at two o’clock the conyalescent soldiers sat down to dine. After dinner, Mr. Chas. J. Rasch, the gentlemanly steward of the hospital, made some very Lappy and well-timed remarks, fier which he propesed three cheers for Sur-_ geon J.C. Dorr. Remarks were also made b: Dr. Charles J. Tat: and others, after which cheers were proposed and given with a will to those who had so generously contributed to make this to the patients, what it Feally was, a “Merry Christmas,” and among those who were partic ularized, were Mrs. Lincoln, Mrs. Caleb Smith, Mrs. Klemm, Miss Harris, the cireetress of the bospital, and others. All the participants expressed themseives well pleased with the dinner, and with the efforts made to make them for a time at least, forget their ills and sorrows. ECKINGTON HOSPITAL. Among the fetes offered to sick and wounded evldiers that at Eckington Hospital was amidst ihe Smit bh. with some few : ting bill of fare. berrice, potatoes, apples, oranges, etc., served to gratify the taste of our sick and wounded bavonal defenders. Miss Rumsey, with much ¢ffect, sung national airs, which met the hearty &pprob«tion of themen. The wards were beau- ulully decorated with evergreens, the green noliys with its crimson bernes, casting a rich bade over the viands, while the timed ivy hung in peaceful folds on the walls. Dr. S. A. Stor- row, U.S. Army, and his assistants, Drs. Bir- key, Edelin and Fisher, kindly received on and escorted them over the whole hos- tal. a CORTESE HOSESEAL. czonasrows. he patients in hospital in Georgetown were Also lavishly supplied with Christmas dinners. At College Hospital, 295 tients partook of what was provided. The dinner was furnished by donations from Mrs. Seeretary Smith, Mrs. Sweeney, Mrs. Hulse, Mrs. Himes and Mrs. ‘Woodward, of Georgetown; all of whom have | gratitude of the patients in kindnesses. secured the lastin, this hospital for ir man. . The bill of fare was as good and various as that of any other hospital, and ‘the whole was prepared in astyle to please the most epicurean tastes. In the dining hall the tables white cloths, and were decorated with ever- greens and flowers. The hall itself was made Attractive by numerous wreaths ahd festoons. Beneath the festoon nearest the door was a pyramid of seven huge cakes, the whole sur- uiounted with flowers. This was Fr $4 Mre. Hulse. All the patients who co to the in line in the yard, and then marched ander the direction of the stew- entering they divided and marched down along the table, which they faced. The chaplain (Rey. John Thrush) then asked a heaps a which all paid weir respects to the sumptuous Tepast ‘The medical officers in charge of this hospital are Drs. Brown, Dewitt and Smith. The establishment is in excellent hands, and under the excellent management of the steward (Mr. Poorman) andof his accomplished Wife it will rank favorably with any hospital in the District. The war clean, and the patients allas happy and con- tented as they can be under the circumstances. Another feature is the cleanliness of the kitchen, which is in the basement. TRINITY ROSFITAL, GEORGETOWN. The dinner at this hospital (which was equal to any prepared elsewkere) was furnished part- by Bre: Smith and partly by Mrs. Stone, of Geargetown, and 106 patients partook of it, the convalescents gathering around the table and the sickest ones being supplied in bed. The chureh was tastefully arranged with feetoons- Sud wreaths of evergreens, while flags inter- eperced here and there added attraction to the hospital. The table was decorated with wreaths of roses and other flowers. The supply of pro- ‘Visions was 20 eg ned that they were enabled to callin the guard doing duty in the neighbor- hood and supply them also. To Mrs. and Mise Bone the patients of this hospital are much indebted br the pleasure they enjoyed on Christmas day. Dr. M. F. Morse is the surgeon in ecbarge of Trinity, and_he is assisted by Dre. Puckett and Ward. B: F. Brown is Hospital Steward. DUMBARTON HOSPITAL. At Dumbarton Hospital a lavish supply of provisions were provided by Mrs. Smith, and 25 patients were supplied. The sargeon in ebarge is Dr. A. E. Carothers, who is assisted by Dr. Buritt. W. H. Cook is hospital steward. Fy the exertions and labors of Mra. Chapman, iss Shanks, Miss Dawes, Mrs. Brown, Miss Shirley, Mre. Carothers aad other ladies and ¥entlemen, the dining-room and tables were Thoet attractively arranged. Wreaths and fes- toons decorated the walls and altar, while the motto “Union” was displayed in a most prom- tent place. Red, white, and blue ribbons were Also displayed in lavish profusion. The tables Were tastefully arranged, and pure white table- cloths were used on the occasion. All desirable *ubstantials were amply supplied, while Oranges and other fruits and delicacies were ahondant. This hospital also deserves partic- wlar mention for its neatand cleanly condi- tion. ENION NOTALHOSPITAL. eg At this hospital 191 patients partook o: bounteous repast, furnished by Mrs.O. B. Smith - foremost. The generosity of Mrs. Calep | it Trivate donations, made ‘urkies, chickens, cran- | | and flags, giving tothema mith, the efficient ‘on of the hoepital. ‘The passage ways of the house and the dining hall were arranged and decorated with festoons sud wreaths of evergreen, while roseties, flazs and crosses made aH appear most attractive. After dinner, resolutions of thanks to President Lincoln and Mrs. Smith, and to the ladies of Washington and Georgetown, who had con- tributed to the feast, were adopted. Drs. S tipp, Ottman, Fitzpatrick, Smith and Cromwell are the attending surgeons here. F. R. Guger is hospital steward. Union Hotel Hospital is in excellent condition. SEMINARY HOSPITAL. This is exclusively an officer's hospital, under the charge of Dr. lL. Wells, chief surgeon, aeristed by Drs. Good and Merriam and two ends thanks to the gentlemen in charge, an excellent dinner was | piece on Christmas day. The capacity of t! is weil adapted for pital use, is kept in tip- top order, and a mutual good will seemed to pervade officers and patients. YRESHYTERIAN CHURCH HOSPITAL. At this hospital 115 patients were fed, the dinner having been provided by the liberality of Mr.S,T. Snow, of Boston, who furnished the means, and the purchases were made by Rev. F. F. Brown and Mr. Burr. It is but roper to say, however, that Mrs. Smith would ave furnished this hospital also, had she not been notified of the liberality of Mr. Snow. ‘The bill of fare embraced all that th- marke afforded in the way of making up & substan- hal and inviting Christmas dinner. The fair ds ef Mies Kate Collier, Miss Ellis, Mra - Morris, Mixs Buckey, Mrs. Tenney, Mrs French, and Mrs. Dr. Knickerbocker, added much to the enjoyment of the day by gaily dec- orating the wards and dining hall with ever- €Teens,and the decorations were interspersed by the patients with such mottoes as «Our thanks to ihe ladiee,” “Union,” “Victory.” The tables Were arranged in elegant style, with pyramids of cakes, fruit, &c., and on one of the tables Was & piece of statuary representing a boy holding over his head a basket, which was filled with fruit, and all surmounted by 8 bo- quet, while evergreens and flowers were grace- tully Wreathed around the statue. The body of the church was also beautifully arranged— Atthe altar were wreaths and crosses, and all around the buil¢ing were mottors, shields, &c., while two muskets crossed on either side gaye the room somewhat of a military appearance, | At the end of the room opposite the altar, a large American flag was gracetully testooned, while beneath it were the words, formed of cedar twigs, “I’nion and Constitution. teneath that @ wieath of pine, with the ‘word » Hope” formed therein, aiso of evergreen; and im & very artistic manner. The gas-burners were also finely wreathed. On the whoie, the cuy at this hosprial was one not fo be shortly forgotten. Dr. B. Knickerbocker is the sur- in charge here. Drs. Heichhold and Hyde ants. Jus. P@rry is hospital steward. SOUTHERN METHODIST CHURCH HOSPITAL At the Southern Methodist (a branch of As- cension) the dining reom and the principal ward were gaily decorated with evergreens picturesque aspect; | &nd about f o'clock those of the patients anle to Were covered with | are all neat and | | bundred were provfied for at the tables. sitat the table (numbering about 60) marched jown and took thi ir seats with the oificers Gants, and partook of tne superb di Which was furnished by Mrs. Secretary Sin aud others, and served up under the superia- “endence of Mrs. Howells and Miss Boggs, as- sisted by other ladies, to which full justice: was done. ty in the ward room, trom which twenty of 4 aiients (not being uble to get down to the d served. This hospital is branch of the As on, Which is uncer the charge of Dr. J. ¢ loorr, and is under the © of Dr. G. M. Dale, resident surgeon Rey. B.F. Meck: Aplain; W. H. Hyers, steward; E. A. White, ward mus ter; and is in a hizhly-creditable condition, every part Leing kept clean, and the patients grcving the beet attention. During the day this place was visited by many of the soldiers’ friends and sc yeral ofiicers of the army, all of whem expressed themselyes highiy gratified With the condition of ihe institution, STONE HOSPITAL. The rooms ef this hospital were tastefully decorated with evergreens, flags, portraits, &e. An abundance of everything palatable in the way ofedibles was provided, and dinner was served firet to those patients who were unable to leave their beds. At the dining table sixty soldiers were present, and they were waited upen by the nurses and attendants, who after- wards partook of the abundance not consumed by the patients. ‘she proceedings at the dinner table were enlivened by excellent music bya glee club, composed of inmates of the hospital. Everytuing passed off to the entire satisfaction of all who participated. Dr.Glemané the sur- geon at this hospital, unfortunately was obliged to keep his room from illness; but Mr. Clark, the steward, und Mr. Mercer, storekeeper of the institution, were untiring in their efforts to assist the committee. This hospital is situaied ot the northern extremity of Fourteenth street, in the spacious mansion of Dr. Stone, of this city. In beauty of location it is not excelled by any of the suburban palaces of the metropolis. The committee of ladies having this entertain. ment in charge consisted ef Mrs. Johuson, Mrs. Laurenson, Mrs. R. B. Clark, Mrs. Strat- ton, and Mrs, Alden. ¥INLEY HOSPITAL- Dr. Mores is the surgeon in charge of this hospital. There are about five hundred in- mates. On Christmas day, as on all other days, the yard was cleanlyswept. The dining bali was élegantly decorated with festouns of evergreens and small-sized national flags. Turkeys chickens. geese ham, oysters, vege- tables, pie, etc., were in abundance for dinner, and the soldicrs gaye the best evidence ot their Appreciation of the efforts of the ladies to minister to their Christmag pleasure. At this hospital lager beer was furnished to all the patients. HARWOOD MOBPITAL. The day passed off handsomely at this hospital. The committee of ladies consisted of Mrs. Atkinson, Mrs. Robert Farnham, Mrs. J. M. Blanchard, Mrs. W. F. Hall, Mrs. L. D. Jonnson, Mrs. R. H. Spencer, Mrs. C. L. Golt- man, Mr«. J. W. Angus. These ladies added to their force the following assistants; Misses Ada and Jane Smith, two Misses Carusi, Miss Carrie Farnham, Mrs. Mary Middleton, Mrs. Edward Jordan and Miss Db. Porter. The delicacies were supplied by the commitie, the substantials by Mrs. Smith. Over twelve The remainder were waited upoti in their beds. There was abundance of everything. A Glee Club from the Second District volunteers, com- prising persons many States, enlivened the ocension with pleasant music. The Gom. mitiee of ladies were couveyed to_the hospital by @ tezm belongiug to Mr. C. C. Bean of New York, which had been through the Peninsula campaign and the fight at Antietam. COLUMBIAN COLLEGE HOSPITAL. bis occupies the building known as the Co- lumbian College, having been used as a hox- yital sincé the commencement of the war. It E situated on high and healthy ground, on Fourteenth street, about a mile north of the suburbs. It can accommodate 700, but its ca- ity has been recently reduced to about 500, eve now nearly that number on the list of sick and convaleecent. The various halls were festooned with wreaths of evergreen, present- ing @ neat and tasteful appearance. On the second floor, suspended from the ceiling, was ® fancifal ornament of cedar leayes, and the word “Union” worked in the center, with en- grayed pictures of Burnside and 1 on either side. The table here was abundantly supplied, and was arranged and presided over by Mrs. Morell, Mrs. Crosby, Simpson and Mrs. King. The surgeens in charge of this hospital ere ‘Dra. Sw: » Morrison, Mathewson and Buck, At the clese of the dinner, the patients of ward No.3 presented Miss Emma Stood a 5 resi a hic album. At six ee bn A. Fowles, -» accompanied by s Remeey and Mr. Garruth, attended. Mr. Fowle delivered a short address. A fow re- marks appropriate to the occasion were made also by r. Carruth, in which he stated that he been commissioned by Gen. Andrews to go down to Falmouth and ascertain the pre- cise condition of the Massachusetts soldiers. He gave « very fiattering report, compliment- ing the Sanitary Commissioners and Quarter- master. Miss Rumsey sang “Our Coyntry's Flag” and “The Star Spangled Banner” in very excellent style, eliciting the applause of the soldiers. CARVER HO#PITAL Ie situated a few rods north of the Columbia College Hospital. It consists of mumerous rows of long low sheds, which sre partitioned off into apartments for the rick. It is divided into three wards, the north, sout®, and west. Mrs. Pomeroy, Hall, sud McLean were the committee in attendance on the north side; Mrs. Snow and Barr on the south, and Mrs. Chittenden and McClellan on the west side. Dr. Oliver A. Judson was the surgeon in charge. The south ward was decorated with evergreens, and one end with a picture of the battle of Bull Run, with several comic en- gravings, and on the other, the words, “In God we trust,” beautifully wrought in silk. The west side contained eumerous phrases and sentences, cedar work, such as, «The Union Insepa «In Unity there is Strength,” and «Our ee The north ward ‘wSs alero very handsomely ornamented with yariouely turned evergreens. In the weetend of this ward a teantiful eagle, formed of cedar twigs, Wis represented as holding in his beak a blue pennon containing the words, “E Pluri- bus Unum,” and holding in each talon a di- minutive star-epangked banner. Above the racefully hung the bread, ample folds Was Krerican fing. ‘On the right of this was a piree of ornamental stik-work, containing “purity, ad on the left a similar are gd ie the sentence: “Our Lord ia Bsa * The hospital contains about fourteen heondred sick and convalescent, with: three hunered confined to thear room». The soldiers Qte first, and did justice the fae repast ) and was not the recipient of favors | bestowed upon the wounded privates. But, | ‘is feeyors is about 150, and full—- | ning rooin) were | which the industry and good taste of the Ia- dies had prepared. A fine band of music was Tu attendance, and a few short antl appropri- ate addresses were delivered. ; CAMPBELL HOSPITAL. The dinner here was a most elegant affair. The dining room was tastefully decorated, and | the tables spread in exquisite style by the com- mitwe of ladies, aided by Mrs. Baxter and Mrs. Maynard, Indy of the Hon. Mr. Maynard, of Tennessee. The rich and fragrant flowers were Presale, by Mrs, McLellan, of Washington. phe —- of the day commenced — appropriate and eloquent prayer by the iv. M: . Butler, of the Engiish rhe foaled Church; then, the dinner; after which a number of toasts were drunk and responded to. Among them were: Our Nation's Chief Magistrate— the soldiers friend. The Kind and Ever- | thoughtful Ladies of Washington—coald we Lutexprees the heartfelt gratitade which fills our hearts this day, it would in a small degree compensate them for the kind and generous marner in which they have remembered us. ‘Ihe prayers of mothers, wives and sisters are oflered to God for you. [Responded to elo- quently by Hon. Mr. Maynard, of Tennesse.) The Press. The Sanitary Commission. The Patriots of East Tennessee. Our friends who have honored us this day by their presence. Our relationsand friends at home. Hon. Horace Maynard, in behalf of the ladies, proposed the following toast: Campbe?! Hospital—its sur- geon in charge and its assistant surgeons, A home for our noble soldiers, where they can i i i ever find a healing balm for their wounds, | acd tender and skillful hands to apply it. | [Sureeon Baxter acknowledged this compli- ment.) These interesting ceremonies were closed stout sundown, with many declarations from. * Gabeira and visitors that this was one of the appiest days of alifetime. The closing hymn, by every voice, was “America.” OLIFYBURNS HOSPITAL. This hospital was formerly one of the most prominent in the Dietrict, and during the past week it contained about 250 sick and wounded | but many of them have been removed to th Lincoln Hospital, near the Capitol. On Thurs di bout 100 were stillin the wards. Com T and E, of the 150th Pennsylvania regi- ment, Col. Hester, ara encamped on the same ergunds. There was nocelebration here, owing tothe fact that it was understood to be in the Pre iment of the Government to aban- don it. FOURTH OHIO CONVALESCENT CAMP. The celebrations at this camp werea splendid | success. Most ample arrangements had been | made tor the “Christmas ration,” and when the dinner hour arrived the cook-honse was | smoking with the sayory dishes prepared for | the soldiers. Some 700 were to be fed, and for their accommodation long tables were set in the open air, and contiguous to the tents, and at about one o'clock the good things began to be arranged upon them for the feast. A band of music from Fort Gaines was in attend- | ance. Before cinuer a poem was read by | E. B. Olmstead, formerly Captain of cem- | pany H, 4th Ohio. Alter full justice had | teen done the excellent dinner provided, all | collected around a speaker's stand, which Lad been improvised for the occasion, and | * addresses were delivered by Hon. R. Spaul- ding, Senator Sherman, Brig. Gen. Garfield, | retary Chase, and other distinguished citi- zens of Obie. At the suggestion of Mr. Slade, | one cf the speak: rsy the name of the camp was | changed to Camp Ohio, und the names of Ohio bE who had exerted themselves for the sol- | diers were given to the streets and avenues of | the camps. ALEXANDRIA HORPITALS. At the Alexandria Hospitals the patients fared as well gs at the Washington and George- town hospitals. FAIRFAX 8TREET HOSPITAL. The day passed most pleasautly in the Fair- fax street Hospital. Through the kindness of Dr. Summers, the surgeon in charge of the first | division, and Mrs. Hooper, a most worthy and | charitable lady of Washington, the patients were regaled with a maznificent dinner. Early in the morning every ward and room in the houce was tastefully decorated under thy super- intendence of the noble female nursvr of the hospital. Ae these ladies superintended the work last Christmas, they determined to outdo their tormer efforts, and it must be said the wards looked admirably. The convalescent Patients sat down at2p. m., and after an im- pressive prayer by the worthy chaplain, the | ey. Mr. Olmstead, did ample justice to the | roast olor chickens, cranberry sauce, &c., éc., with which the tables were loaded. More contented and happy menu were never seen. Neither were the poor fellows in bed neglected: the surgeon went around and saw that all hi a fine Christmas dinner. This hospital was the second one opened in Alexandria. The same | surgeon, Dr. James Robertson, has been in charge; Also the same medical cadet. Mr. Fichelbcrger, and the female nurses, Miss Leach, Mrs. White, and Mrs. Shelton, have been connected with this admirably conducted hospital since it was opened. We may say all connected with this horpitalspenta mosthappy Christmas. METMODIST CHURCH HOSPITAL. The dinner here was arranged under the im- mediate supervision of Dr. Mackenzie, the funds being supplied trom the hospital fund and the savings of mens’ rations. There were one hundred men attable, allof whom were wounded, MANSION HOSPITAL, also, had a good dinner, tne main portion of the contributions coming from private sources. Mrs. Gen. Slough, Mrs. Col. Tait, Col. DeKor- pony, of Hungarian fame, and Mrs. Clara F Jones, of Germautown, Pa., were quite active in the matter, and Mr. James M. Nixon, the proprietor of the Theater and Circus, gave a 1gir proportion of $500, the proceeds of a benefit. PINE ATREET HOSPITAL, Under the care of Dr. Biglow, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, bad eighty-five patients; sixty o* whom attended the feast. The remainder were Waited on in the wards. WOLF STREKT HOSPITAL, Dr. T. C. Stewart, had 190 patients, all but 18 | ot whom could come to the table. Good cheer was markcd strongly in this institution. There ‘were oysters, al’, wine, jellies, fowls, and good old-fashioned bread, and sweet butter, dirsct from Wert Chester, Chester county, Pa. We understand that Mr. J. S, Stevenson, Frank Jones, John Acker, Rachel Davis and Mary Davis, were very liberal in bestowing pro- visions. - WASHINGTON HALL. The dinner was cerved up precisely at one o'clock, and those who participated were well satisfied with the provision made for them. GRACE CHURCH HOSPITAL. The panties here was ample and well pre- rod ‘here were 55 t thi mens, 42 of whom oceeee Be ga table. ‘The interior of the building was dressed with appropriate emblems, and the word Wel- come,” in letters of evergreen, met the gaze of those visitors who entered the building. 8T. PAUL'S HOSPITAL. The patients here were supplied with a din- ner provided by certain ladies of Pennsylvania, who donated snitable provisions te make a most acceptable dinner. All enjoyed themselves hugely. BAPTIST Bensox: mosraeat = The tables here were elegantly arrarged, anice taste wae observable in the deourations. Oran; and tropical fruits were in profusion, and the turkeys were “browned” as though to tempt the palate of an epicure. On the walls were the names of Burnside, Butler, “Little Mac,” Slough, Sigel, Grant, Augur, and Scott, formed of cedar and laurel leaves, interspersed with red holly berries. Many of the inmates of this institution hail from Vermont, and they i the generosity of Mrs. General Biough Mis. Massey, Bey. Mrs. Reed, and Miss McQueen. ‘Thus passed Christmas at the hospitals and among those who have contracted wounds and disease while serving in the armies of their country. It wasa bright day for all, and one which will always bring pleasing thoughts voth to those who donated and those who were the recipients of the dinners. The main credit is due 2 Mrs. Lincoln and Mrs. Secretary Smith, who in a measure supplied all the hos pitals; but the grateful soldiers will not forget oon the other kind ladies who by their pres- ence and smiles added sunshine to the gloomy hospital cots, — Tux OrzRaTio GRAND CONCERT TO-NIGHT. We again direct the attention of our readers to the grand concert to be given at the Washing- ton Theaterthisevening. Thecelebrated prima donna, M’lle Cordier, and the » Saaeinlon and fa- mous contralto, M’lle Mcrenei, will make their debut in conjunction with the male artists of Mr. Grau’s Italian Opera Company. A glance at the programme will show that. it consists of a variety of gems seldom offered in one concert —euch as the Shadow Song, the Hunter's Song, and the grand aria for baritone from Dinorah, the incomparable quartette from Rigoletto, and others. Itis rurnored that the company will give an epure oprra—La Trayiata—on Monday evening next. Seats thay be secured at Metze~ rott’s music store. 5 s _—~ + Tux Poornovss FuLt.—The Washington poorhouss now contains over two hundred inmates, and is so crowded that the manaze- ment are compelled to place six and eight in- mates in the rooms together. It is, useless to apply tor accommodations there at present, as ic cannot be given ae AccIpEenT —Yestercay, Wm. Washin| a private of company B, 2d D. OQ, Yo'ahteers, tail by 4% and oth streets, and by O. B land avenue end 7th street. package. with two youn, to the possib: M Heurs Pay The tad: towards others (ladies am active same cl Mrs. br. the committee of srran; in readiness for the cooked state, opinion, ae Bosweii’s Muprcatey Covos Oanoy is the most rethedy ever intro- cure of Coughs, voids, Bronchitis, Throat or ‘pal drug stores, and wholesale and re- Stott, south side Pa, avenue, betweon joawell corner Mavy- Price i5and = to atte. d her fune: Seventh street evering, in the Gas, Try it. TE A. HILL of (N.Y. Tribune copy.j DIED, Tn Georgetown, on the merning of the 7th, after a protracted illnens tyth year of his age The friends of the family are respectfuliy in to attend the fanernl.on Monday, at 3 o'c! pp TO Bramu}—In th hronicle there wns to blame Tor fhe tl dianer at Convalescent Camp. who has undow soldiers’ Chris at the bead of the arrangements for the convales- cent dinner. I would not for an instant attach the least blame tosaid Iady, but I desire thatthe lemen) who took an should also have the them. jtmas a goa anit Mego somuch + was also extended towards anson and the other members of gements had everything dinner, and only awaited the arrival of the poultry, provision, etc, which they expected some two or three days prior to Christmas, and which did not arrive Ent. late inthe morning of the 25th, and then | but only asmall portion of wha as expectrd. When the poultry did arrive it wasin an un- The consequence was that at the eleventh hour everything had to be prepared for some 15,¢00 men—an undertaking much more arduous and difficult of performance than | fensting two or three hundred soldiers. Situated as the committee were, fault of theire, of commendation. ion of the ) they displayed an ene: t and effectual Farr Pray. Lun, MARKIED, On the 24 inst, at the residence of the bride’s | m., from his late re-iden. {B-ston and New On the 26th inst., M_GE* Dag Mr. ALFRE. o'clock p 27 years an The friends + f the family are respect I, from her late re 2 o'cl {Balto. Sun copy.J id, m5 On the Sth inst., Mrs. CECILIA And mortai life shall ceas Tehall poss A life of joy and peace. Her relatives and fy her funeral 5 the Sixth Presbyte On the 25th Robert and Bary’ E months 2 of Wm. H. Cock, in the sist Ane when this flesh and he: Mo: thin the vail, is are Tequested to attend ¥ afternoon, at2 o'clock. at + WILLIAM J, youngest gon of Dove, aged 2 years and 7 The friends of the fami'y are invited t> attend | m Reside: Of DiptSeri the 2th met... F iam H. ment The fr jd Mary Wha. > * the funeral, on Sunday, 2th inst., at Li o'clock eH, belween 6th nnd 7th sts east. a, in Georgetown, on the morning of LLA EK, second dauguter of Wil- tley, aged 4 years and 3 ‘nds and acquaintances of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral from the residence of her parent to morrew, Sunday even: jis morning's red an article asking who @ ill success of the Christmas (through no Tgy worthy After watting at the resi- dence ot Mrs. Dr. Munson froms a.m. until near 12, owing to the non-arriyal of the pro- Visions, the party went to Cam: | prepared everything they could, but found it | im) ossible to set a table for the soldiers. j true the amOunt taken to the camp was uatetosupply all. But why wasit? Be the provisions were not sent at the proper tit orin the proper qnantity from the source which the committee had a right to expect to receive them. The whole committee have done nobly under the circumstances, and I hope the public will give them the benefit of a candid and just All that is asked is Convalescent, Itis Soild at CURTIS. inthe | | father, 7, William hapman, Captain JORHCA Hl. ELDRIDGE. 8. N., to MAGGIE &., eldest daughter of John D. simonds, Faq., of this city. = 4 Or the zth inst. by Rey. Dr, Hall, Mr. ANTIIO- NY J. LAMB. of Brooklyn, N’. Y., to Miss CHAR LOT this ci y. 2 | } | | } | { | { No, 49 Jefferson st., | iz, at 3 o'clock She bas gone to dwell forever with that Saviour | of Heaven.”” bleesed be who has said “Suffer little children te come unto | ™me. and forbid them not, for of auch is the Kiagdom He gave and he hath taken a s holy name. at PERSONAL. TRIMONIAL.—Two gentlem years @ age, respectively, wish ladies of suitabl: ity of matrimony. whall be frankly made known to those who a t prentty worthy and fincere. correspond Address “4 . i amination of dine! de 2. 2w RS. L. SMITH, « most excellent test and heal- ing Medium will give sittings at 60 South A street, between lat and 24 sta . Capitol Hill, for ox- Seeing your livi rta names from9n.in.tili9 p.m. Sittings gi. reeds the future. Mapaux © IMPOSITION N ROBS has just arrived. Doet. Astrologist. Was born with a natural gitt mar together thos long sepsrated. No, between 6th and 7th. i son that can show a likeness absent friend in reality, Lad men §1. SS he only per- ture husband or ‘BOARDING, H reom Board de 26 3t* ANDSOMELY FURNISHED APARTMENTS, With Board. can be had in a delightful locality, convenient to the Capitol. App. ave . between if and 14 ats.,o y st No 7 Indiana posite City Hall. ABDING—A gentleman esires & Room Mate, inducements off'red—a well furnished bet- de 6-2t* BALLS ‘and private fuel, and atior, on sscond floor front, lights included. §35 per month! Preference given toa chess player from Willards’ Hotel. Address *X,”’ Star Your squares ce, , PARTIES, &c OARDING.—Large and well Furnished ROOMS Fr for eye Boerd, ', one square from Bint Offices singto and communica- Hotel. Inquire at Tax SHIELDS frience, and the ‘iving their eleventh GRAN ‘em perance Hall, E street, loth, on THURSDAY NIG 1568. public in TAKE NOTICE! BOYS. by requesto { heir many wr intend L at etween ith and T, January 22d, See particulars in future advertisement. de 27-3 Capt tant, in camp wear the Circle, was sti ee comrade handling a pistol carelessly in his tent. The ball entered his breast near the paoulder, and lodged in his back. . ie a, See vine™ Paaw of to-day's Star for intorest- img local articles. | Tus friends and to. furni CHRISTMAS OYS?ERS. ~ Undersigned respectfully informs his the public that he is read: from cne to one thou most choice salt water thi Syste aT Christmas Holidays. ey iving public dinners and par- ei] fina'f % their advantage to give eall ax they be furnished with the beat bivalves that the ma: Ket ean produce ve the — liberal the celebrated 0; Depo 281 O street, between apg it Ge 19-2w J square south of Pa. a a saga of Waskington ok c. BOSNOWSE IG WACOHMAESS 318 Pa. Avance, (In: a ON HALL.) call the attention of res- as well as one and She telds the past and future—was never known to faii. She can tell your very thoughts, cause aper? ©, brin, P stree’ . with a view | Ail particalara | FOR SALE AND RENT. Hts Er ae Ree oe tween Land M sts, so T-3t" ‘OR RENT_In Georgetown, the FURNISHED F' HOUBE, No. 100 West street, Geos This house bus fine water, & short dirtance from the city JOUN F. CLEMENTS, . Eng ington. rs Pxtares simsws en 7th st. Mtracts nerth. A’ good sell wood and coal, or for other businers. Ths ar Pegiinted Raguire of CHAPIN 2B IL CHAPIN & O0.. Seventh st. OOM FOR RF, permanently, | bis room would be FROOM FOR RENT_A laces sud clegantly Por. nished CHAMBER, (with Parlor communica- ot ,(Prankiin Row.) be- .. This ie the most bewuti- fuland desirable locality in the city, Fipst clase ‘ing,) for rent, at 3 ween 12th and isth s° Board ean be had within two deors. BRICK HOUSE. containing seven rooms, lo cated om Onpitol Hill. within two squares of the Enquire of WALTER H. MARLOW, at | Capito! McKNEW & MARLOW'S, corner fth and Canal etrecle m de z7-3t* “OR RENT—Pour or five Furni hed convenient to the Capito! and Pa derirable location. Two of the fret feor, communicating, well master or othe efileer a Pay- The other rooms good sleeping chambers. Gas in the house. Cerner of Sdxtrect and Missouri avenue Avenue. rs *OR BENT—To govtiemen, two xpi Furnished BED ROOMS, in a private family, Apply at No. 408 Fifteenth «t., between H ard I. References required. de 25 at* OR RENT—Two well Burnished ROOM! miunicating, at 402 Eighth street, bet! acd Hina private family. FURNISHED Booms TO RENT— 450 12h street, enst side, between Gand H streeta, neatly faralahod om wor comfortable LORS. The neighborhood isons of to in theeity. Rver ing them. No chi Frieez ct ass without Bo Entrance on the de Zt" com: de % most tiention d to those occu reniatee beam ne “RNISHEB ROUMS Bath Room; at r+ below City and 34 st.,'3 4 Fall: 2 ye | hort and the very best of acigh- borhood. The parlor will be let to a first class tenant on y able, Kitchen Gas Fixtures, Orockery, &c. to SiMON FREY, Room N between Sd atd ath, three KE URNISHED ROOMS T thed Parlo: and Bedre nd 224 ta, between Zikt F% RENT—Handsomely FURNISHED PAR- apes oe LOR anid CHAMLER, No. 41 between 6th and 7th streets. Toh A convenient and vw HOUSE. Apply on the prem: st, between Wth and Jth ats immediately. RICK HOUSE AND LOT FUR SALE GAIN—A Double rick HOU&K, ten rooms, with large side uated b, between Sixth end jow and ob easy term JAS. C. McGUIRE & CO.. a erekants, TO LETSEURN ISHED ROOMS, at 17 4%, cor- ner of C street. In ection with the above, I oe — Saloon, on the Bos- where EB Fo REN AND SAI. The FURNITL 8 first-cinss Bosrdinz House. reoms,in the very best of neighborhood: Fourth Ward, now bxsing from fourteen t Boarders. Satisfactory reasons given fo. Hin, For Paso ich! cod at the Agency Office, 511 Ninth street, near Peno. avenue de 22 lw* H. MILLER, Pee STOCK, FIXTURES, FURNI- | TURE and GCOD WILL cf s Hotel.’on Pena. ave; be: in the city, 13 faruigued rooms and Dining 5: nm. Also, stabling for ten horses. The prop: Wirhing to retire, will make liberal conditic and addreas,"Henrs 0 Fo SALE. —Valuatte i with real name PROP. ¥, recently uilt. and centrally located, being in the yi- person de ty of Patent and Post Offices! An i ing. the present iss fi prtuvity. Skid i Retween G@ and Would prefer to seti 307 Pa. ave, between 9th and hh ate, de 16-Tu ,Th.&8 tf L. M. BERGMAN. Elias BE ILBING LOTS FOR SALE. 4, satel Square 54—Lots 2, 4,6,7,8, Square SS—Lots 14,19. Square 107—Lots 21, 22, 29, 30. Squere 122-2 feet front Lot 4. Square 164—Lots 10,11, 12, Bub. 17. Square $22—Lots 4.5, 6,7. Bquare 499—Lot 18 Square S74—Lota 1/2,3.4,11,15. _ Ren, A— half of Lot 6, on Missouri avenue, near Third -treet. ax Also, # first-elace DWELLING in the First Ward, and one im the Fourth. For partieulars inquire of AS. F. HALIDAY, Real Estate Agent, no 2 eclm Corner of Ps. avenue and Tenth st. POR RENT—The Buildings and Premises new in the occupancy of Hall & White, on Maine ave. between 44: and 6th streets, Island. Ke: fupnm, payabie quarterly,in nee, WM. M. ELLIS, Eagle Iron Works, or to 7 Jersey avenue, south of Capitol. LOST AND FOUND. Fe ND—A Colt'’s REVOLVER, which the loser can obtain it by identifying and calling at 206 G st., between 18th and I9th. de 27-38" OST—On the 25th December, anes rel HORSE, 4 with blaze face, hind legs white, and limps in his left forefoot. A libera! reward will bs paid if de ivered at Havell Stables, on Bea latrest George- towny db 27 3t* O&8T—SUTLERS’ BOOKS—On Mowday evening, 4 204 instant, among the stone north of the Pat- ent Office, two Sutlers’ Account Books of the 234 N.Y State Volunterrs.. A liberal reward will be paid by leaving thew at the effice of the Su tendent of Metropolitan Police. QTRAYED—Last evening , abouts o'clock a sma! bay MARE, five years old, with a new harne: on; has teken with her the front part of a wagon. A livers! reward will be paid by returning it to the onan ae: 533 \ath street, Washington, D. 0. east: 4 uu D etter pes al Long Bridge gna tarned over Bron ar ee reer | by ‘bas will ay #3 Capt. a Casey’s head Tore 38 léth street, prove property, pay c! o , night, the it 0 rears branded ada) 15 bands 3 nm’ neck; .andC. The owner is requested to come fer- ward, prove property, pay charges nt axe bin le i7-St* __ Livery Stable, Georgeterne DD. REWABD—Strayed or stolen, om the 2ith int, nomad, Bay HO} about 5 years old: Bpo ‘the neck, ‘above reward will Frgivon if returned tod. RYMB, near Ger “te Ree REWARD-—If the person who took a Coat $5 EN brany cventve, fom. the waters ce mer ave and CLOAKS of every styie made at the skoetem notice. 367 D street. between 9th and 10th. dl0-Im* ate room: tlemen, and every lux always on ae 24 tw. e, south 18th street, where putlic in the best Priv: CARD. Tu Undersigned beg leave to inform their for sown borte Ob th street to No. SFT Bean well-known bot Fe on ‘ont 0. is side, four doors from the corner of at ore som. ready to serve the bie manner. 8 ready for ladies and ure-Shat the tMarket Mrs. T RUSSELL & 0O. VOR OHKISTMAS Black Cloth Frock Cateimer Business Eusiners Suits from Pilo! mer. Bhi jen, Scarf, Gio eur Uetta Tad 5 ta, wit kota and Pai AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS. ta, Brooks and Secka, Pilot, Beaver Cloths and Oas- and Cloth Vests, 7 Burigat and Bane ‘aver and Molton Oloth, &e. ts, with Penta and Veeteto mitah, Bo " ier kota ate to match Als: i varied assortment of Linea aod . Hotiery, reranrei So., £9, eS sold st our u_uai low prices, Allo which will beso ® R re de Raw (int.) see & . 365 Pena, aveans, ords ‘or: cers, sutiers, soldiersand ing. from the | sin Deddlezs, to hia latae and well sasorted stock of H ete, Printing Offes equate, wilt reiura the book e YANO) DB. Sew RLRY &c. that was in the side t, $0 the building or Bis: Being connects d with » “Bastern impo Office. he can have e coat aad the above reward, house, and receiving ‘diree’, I am able to oa ais bell igwer than any siher house in the cll, domz* JHROMB CALLAHEN. tit ant -atemine may_stock before 5 BEWARD—Strayed from the oat WCPCHES wold by mo will be warrented for at yikewal spot a hs = foranied and avont 4 p *, ir > i oor Aoi REPAIRING done bya practioal watch- | 2 short Til alee. bad ner fait Srgiand tie A RRAL DISCOUN? ALLOWED TO | AP SCoT? of Ber ——e 7 irs BOLDIRES for Watch Hopeting. Gemetr” | Wardwill be given Pretaraed as stove directed. = LAPT URS STRA Y—Taked up as an estray on the 22d inst, UBT Arrived, fete Aes tel mm _ ae A) abay MARE. Theowner wit please come for- of FURS, in sets and separate, from 96 up to @3, | ward, prove Broperty, pay charges and her Ri ps Te, and.as the ‘was | away. Apply at 350 lith st., betweon B and O sts, bought before the rise, we sre thus enabled to muit | "dese a? BO. PLANIGAN. 1p most faatitioss REWARD .— Lost or stolen, s brown MARE; Soop GOODS is Gate taerenge’ be $20 ) bear pt leek mane and a Sask 48 aket 8 venus House, 48; blinc eye; pai il sound ad ebeu! Le * rene | PT eee aimee eran il ie on lea msrecty Qe t etn LUDMAN iare at Mrs. ISHENWOOD'S, one wile aris is Capitol. IETRICT OF COLUMBIA INGTON, To-re1t —1_ hereby ce: tify that J, Dore, of the city of Wi brought before me as an ¢ with a star in his forshead sad jth day of Hog el ie i ia thle Mth day Of TOMAS 0 DONN, Washington ebucty. D.C The ewner of the aboreWeseri horse with . paeve pro} i ari ftawey. JES DOR vat queen's Oh semay Washington county, z & tg E 3 La ae E E : SuEPoREE TO BE STOLEN —Was left at K. | Cruit & Sen's stable im Geor, ,, 00 Deo. Nth, one dark grey MARR. abou is hands high; 6 it yearsold; lame in rij ind leg. e@ Swoer or owners apo ve a Seewerd, Grove prop | Ode eh ate eee ond take het oC irrt & BON. ieee eel GEORGETOWN ADVER'MTS, 2600 POUNDS OF ORICKEN THERS FOR S5AL¥.—Will be sold low, in lots to suil porchaaers. ; WM. HORNER, Corser of Bridge aad F: ete., oa preetown ? are RABRELS. sale by 0. B JEWELL, Green street and Oansi Georgetown, D. 0. rick WOUD AND COAL OF. ince to 2 lot Terms RO. or Fo Fae ate grest bargain. one three xtory scious, nestly | eon @ | rent, ot donicabie | 7 font Offion. del5-eot™ THis | Ee Bhai! age AUCTION SALES, at 4 4 of Washington six por 3 suariegiy Corporation of Washington five per "SncSUiRm & 00. Accu. MIS AFFRRNOON AND T6-NORROW. sii er eats By @. B. L. CROWN & 00. Auctioneers. RA ANCR OP 1 A patent at oh ok 5 ° oat Sue well known: ol are invited tothe sale.as she reserve. Terins cash, de 3 a* » No. BOOKS AT LD O MON v mening a Ba ocine nitive. and fepened of. de Z-dta (Rep) J.C. Mott 3 a La a > oC e ° 8 By virtue of adeed hanp a Seu r 4 53 i ‘hairs, acd Brushes. 14 Figtures. 6 Muslin Curtains, and tu ‘the | he sale to engage in this business, w: to their especial attention. . Auctioneers. BAt HOUSE AND FIXTURES AT AU of trust made by it te Steer rece rete bi ith et, peeot a ete 8.8. WILLIAMS, 7 L. WALL & CO., Aw MORNING, 3 isell,in frout of the c ademned Subsistence St 3° Barreie Pork, 244 bbis Salt Beef, Fleur, ne? Ibs, Green Coffee, 38 Tbs Bplit Peas, Teoh Bect't , i - ef Tongucs, 2 bushels Onions 2 gallons Molasses. 669 Ibs. Hard Bread Terms cash, in Government By order of Lieut. JOHN B.A le 24 MENT SALK OP CONDEMNED * Stoxks at AUCTION —On ToReDae” th December, 1#82, at 1) o’eleck, Auction Reoma, lores, Consisting of— ine fands. CUBBACK, 4. @. mM, — 4b. WALL & 00., Aas, ARSHALL & PAGE, Atotionsers ANT HOUSEHOLD PURN: ™M E&zES 4 Hows, Canmiages, &0, at Fwy Rrkosing FRom THE Gtr onan LAY MORNING, Decemb+r th, at 100’ % willsell atthe dweiling house No. 442 DB between 6th apd 7 t. oe ing, viz— Splendid seven octave Piano Forte, Two elegant Rosewood and Suites Koysi Velvet, Brasseis and Ingr Marbie-top th, four doors from the corner the bouse recentiy becorner gt Broeatelie Parler French, Pingh and Satin Damask Chairs and Sofas, Rosewood Cent : a Card ‘abies Marble-tep Bureaus and Washatanas Large Mahogany and i Corninrs, Rorewood Bedsteads, with Wardrobes, Chairs, &e.. Feather B ds. Bedding, Mattresses, &e., . Rocking end Reclining © = Damask, Satin and Lace w Curtains. Looking’ Glasses and Mantel Fae — Bet room Stove, vassage Furniture, z Hat Reck Sofas o Large assortment of Crockery, fine Very harésome Cat Gass Gas Gitondolce, iiicloth, Stair Carpet, Reda, Tate Ons Cane Shaara Ee. snd Cut Glass, Ivory Euivce and Forks, Mantel Clock, Carpets and ne. All assortment of Kitchen Ware.” banfsome Gas Fixtores, &c., with a of Fursitare not enumerated. _ At Oss OcLoce— | Horses. Carriages. Harness, | One Pair of very stylich Bay Horses, One ey Horse, 5 years old, fine riding and driving \OFse, One baonsome Watson Barouche, ne Buggy Wagons, Close Carriage, Sound Doub! vers. Stable Fixtures. &e. Sale positive, raim or shine. Terma re 5 Ey Harness, Robes, Blankets amd de2s dts (Intel.) MARSHALL& PAGE, Ancts, By J.C. McGUIRE & OO. Auctioneers. “‘HOICKE BUILDING LOT IN P’ / FiCR hQUARR A? AUCTION —On TERNOON., the 5th of ——, sirable lote in Printing Office ins feet #% inches on ist ce of the late Senator Sshington has and po more desirable opportunity | ment er investment is to be found in foot alley rans througk t "printine often by the Gevermmei for improve- west, in the rear of the lots fronting id st. | Terms of saie: 95% j — | de> By J.C. Mc@UIRE & 00. anp Lot os @ © » S | NOON, De Sth, | premises, by virtue of « ! j 3.0.3 RUSTRE'S SALE —By virtue pe inme T | | aA PET'S 1. RrpWELL, Georgetown, D9. | MAE ESTE be as | ¢ett Corner 16th *t, end cash; balance red y a.deed of trust om the McGUIRE & 6 and premsees, uctioneers. RUSTEE'S SALE OF DWELLING HOUSE iT ers TURD. ine onttale recorded in Liber 3.4. cd ABD CANDY Routt. ‘ermontar,