Evening Star Newspaper, December 24, 1864, Page 3

LOCAL NEWS. AMUSEMENTS TO-NIGHT. Forp's THeATRE.—This evening 1 the last apyvearance of Mrs. D. P. Bowers, when she Will appear for the last time in her besatifal play of “Lady lsabelot East Lynne.” Monday bigbt first appearance ef the pepular comedian, Frank Drew. Bi Gnrover’s Treater.—Tenth night of Vest- vali, and immeuse success of the great play of «Bel bemonio.” The performanes will con- clude with the besotiful Ravel pantomine * Jocko, the Brazilian Ape.” The old Wash. ingion favorite Sophie Glmber Kuhn, will shortly sppear. OantTERnuRY —This is the last nightof Tony Pastor, sf the Canterbury, and ali who have not seen him should dosoto night. Heisahost ‘within bimeelf. M’le Annetti Galetti, will shortly appear. Oxvorp HaLt.—Miss Kathleen O'Neill, the omic Iriah Vocalist, and Tim Hayes, the Champion Jig dancer, are still the rage at this great music hail. SS Our Christmas Directory. We continue to-day our list of places where Boliday goods and of wares suited for the s eon may be purchased to the best advantage. As the list will be continued from day to day, our customers wi!l do well to send in their advertisements of holiday goods in season to receive a notuce. PURNITURE. MocGrecor & ZIMMERMAN, 539 7th street, near I), havea large acd well selected stock of fine and medium quality furniture, includ- ing some fine gilt mirrors, of every size. Their establishment is a large one, and is now weil filled, the stock embracing a number of differ- ent styles, aud as heretofore, the firm are con- tent in making smail profits, and consequent- dy, they meet with a liberal share of patronage. nooks, &C. Sueruerp & Ritky, corner 7th and D ets., are fully prepared to supply the wants of per- sons in search of presents for the approaching holidays, with albums, in every variety and style, elegant books, poets, javeuiles, &c., bibles, prayer and bymu bvoks, of all deromi- pations, writing desks, work boxes, dressing cases, games gold pens and pencils,&c. The firm have their sheives literally Alled witn 2ppropriate gifts for the season, and the stock is really worth inspection. DRY GOODS. W. W. Burverrs, 351 7th, near K street, has @ large Assortment of dry goods on hand, and 18 rapidly disposing of beautiful poplins, empress cloths, Frenck merinos, delaines, &c.,—the low prices having already become known. He basa nice lot of cloth coats and cloaks, for ladies, any ot which would be high. ly prized by a lady, and then, too, they are to be sold at moderate rates. FULS. Szycrorr, Georgetown, bas 4 firet-class as- sortinent of mink, sable, fitch fur sets, for ladies and children, among which are some very superior articles. He bas a great variety in ermin and equirrel, tor children, and his prices are very low—within the reach of all, SOMETHING TASTEFUL FOR PRESENTS. Fretcisn, No i. Pa avenue, betwesn 1% And 6th streets, has something new ia the way of holidsy presents, consisting of Chinese and | India gouds. His eetablishment is well worth | visiting, And none, We are sure, After visiting, | ‘wilt be diesppointed. He has an ex‘ensive as- | sortment of bog oak, hair, and coral jewelry, | fancy hair pins, corals, Ac. . ROOTS AND SHOES. Those who patronize the shoe dealer (aud | who dors not) will do well to remember that L. HEILERUN & Co. have reopened their estib. lishment under Odd Fellows’ Hall, and are now selling off their stock at lower prices than they have ever done before, (0 make up for lost | time. Every style of shoe or boot is to be found fo their stock. MIeCBLLANEOUS Costumes for the bal masque, fancy dress balls, tablenux, private theatricals, &., my be had at Messrs. GovgLay & CURLANDR, 263 OU street. BOOTS, SHOES, ETC. At the etore of J.L. Urrenuriwer, 524 Penn- sylvania avenue. is a large and choice assort- ment of clothing, boots, shoes, hats and all | sorts of gent's furnishieg goods, aad a large lot of boys clothing, whico ha is disposing of at = low prices as can be bought for anywhere | elee A GOOD PIT. Any gentleman in want of a finely fitting suit of clothes, or ary officer wishing a perfect fitting uniform, mada in the very best manner, should go to HEIrERKGER, (Metropolitan Hotel,) | who is prepared to fill all orders at the shortest notice. SOMETHING TASTEFUL. At the old established stand of Madame Derarve, No. 23 Pennsylvania avenue, may be found agreat variety of fice flowers, ribbons, faces, feathers, &c, embroideries, trimmings, gloves of all kinos, worsied goods, aud a vari- ety of French fancy articles suitable for holiday presents. GOOD THINGS POR CHRISTMAS CORWELIEN & Co, at the corner of 434 street and Penney! vania avenue, are prepared to fur- mish any diacription of liquor called for, they Daving on hand & fine old stock of wines and liquors, including way choice brands. Mem. bers of Congress, army officers, and others in quest of 4 fine article ehould remember the Lumber, i111 YOR YOUE CHRISTMAS TARLR. For crockery, gla-s ware, and beaunfal chioa table foraiture, (dinner and tea sets,) togetuer with meny arucies used in Dousekeeping, go to Were & Beyscivcr, under Odd Fellows Hail, (7th sticet,) where & large assortment may be found. The polite and gentlemauly clerks in atrendan € not slow in sho ck and making kaown the mode Toya. corner of 7th and Lsts., has just Giled ber store with Christmas wye, tira crackers, torp+does, roman candles, candies, cakes, Ac, and is ready to fill all holiday or- | ders punctuaily and at fair prices. LIGHT FOR CHRISTMAS. REYNOLDS & Co, No 5) 9th street, are now prepaied tothrow light on dark subjects by introducing into offices and residenc new and improved gas fixtures, of which they pow have a varied and large assortment in store, #nG are celebrated for doing their work tn a skillful and workmanlike manner. CLOTHING, ETO. When 4 person buys a suit of clothes he al- ‘Ways desires to have them neat and desiravis, and above al] a goud fit; and to allsuch we can heartily recommend the lurge tailoring estab- Jisbment of Noah Wacker & Co, No. 363 Penneyivania avenue, under Brown's Hotel. He sriis goods at fair prices, and has many patterns (har woult make advuirabie preseuta for both men and hoys. L. M. MclIwrosu, at No. 4 Market Space, Pennsylvania avenue, is determined to be up ‘With the times, and with that view has jnst got in a stock of ladies’ and misses’ cloaks, aad other articles suitable for Christmas presents. Call and see bim, and we guarantee a cheap bargain FORT LADIES We bave often heard Indies exclaim « What @ darlivg collar!’ aud « What a lovely piece of lace!” and other similar expressions, but if they wish to see something really admirable in this line they should just step into the stamp- ing and pipkiug storeof Wa. Prince, at 341 F street, between Sth and 9th streets, and ex- amipe bis bew patterns for slippers, smoking caps, pincusbions, watch-cases, yokes, baads, skirts, Ac., and especialiy bis babp biaukets | d embroidered tianuel ekirts, 50 suitable for | Christmas pre-ent . HOW TO ENJOY OHRISTMAB, No one can thoroughly enjoy the holiday sea- son, OF Any ot' er s+ason, except when in good physical condition, such as can re secured by the training at Beavy's renowned gymnasiam, Louisiana avenue. OUonsequently the most sensible thing to do is to at once join Srady’s clasa and enjoy the luxurions sensations com- ing trom robust bealih ¥IN® GROCERIES. Avovetrs Jounsos & Co, Pa. avenne, near 10th street, have a stock of stores suitable tor sutiers on band. which 1s potto be surpassed | fm the city, and it i+ worthy the attention ef families 08 well as of sutiers. Inthis stock are the best brands of hermetricaily sealed fresh | peaches and other fruits. green corn, peas, &c , fish, concentrated meats, preserves, jellies, Ko The stock of liquors ix one of the mustexten- sive in this city, and tnciuded In it are toe bast brands of bravdies aud wines and some of the most favorite brandsot whisky io (his market. HOLIVAY LUXUKIES BY THE TON. Our enterprising wholesale mercuaat, Far- RELL, at the Commercial Buildings, near the ceutral guardhouse, (Louisiana avenue,) is folly prepares fer the holidays, and has in store turkeys, ducks, chickens and geese, vaa- ison, bogs. mutton, &c., with potatoes, taruips, cranberries aod pickle»; ale, porter and cider, in bottles and barrels; b 8ides mach other pro- doce, suitable for the season. Farrell keeps a fall stock, and knows how to con’ his basi- ness. He solicits wholesale buyprs especially, &@nd is preparea to tuinieD any article ia his Hine, in any quantity, and at ‘he lowest pri ss. He is also agent for Ulagett's celebrated Bxiti- more ale, spother arvicle of prime Caristmas meceesity. His “half acre store” (coveriag thatexteat of ground) ts oae of the curiosities of the National Metropolis, crowded as it is with produce from all qaarcers. Weod arp ooaL. Marsares. Gat & Raown, wnose office ison syiVania avenna, between Iitn and I2th are prepared with a fall stock of wood, ick or sawed and split, and coal of and quality, to fill the orders of do without fires akt. corner ot H and 12th d, which he is rady to dispose o: cbeapest rates, and «tries not Raving fally supplied ‘hemselves for this winter, will do ‘well to call. PUBLIC SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS —The cer- emo? ies of the festive season were commenced yesterday in several of our public schools, and ip the presence of large assemblages. First District—J.O. Wileen, Esq, chatrman of the sub-board, visited this school, corner of Fourteenth street and New York avenue, and, On bebalt of the pops, presented their teacher, Miss Fannie E. Hoover, with asplendid basket of wax fruit. The came trustee at the scheol of Miss Oceana A. Waiker, ou North Fourteenth street, by re- quest of the scholars, presented to the teacher, a beantiful yolume ef “The Female Poets of America.” ‘The Female Grammar School, under charg of Miss Anme B. Evans, on Hi street, was next visited. Here Miss Alice Greason, one of the pupils, presen'ed to Mr. Wilson, the trustee, ap elegant set cf castors, richly monated sod fintebed in every particular. Mr. James Laurenson, formerly a trustee in the second district, addressed the school, and then proce oe Was made that the next echool day would be Tuesday, the 5d day of Jaruary, 1965. At two o'clock the venerable schoolhouse, corner of Fourteenth and G streets, opposite the Foundry Church, was crowded to its ut- mest capacity with the young lady pupils, teachers from this and other districts, a num- ter of distinguished literary genuemen, minis- tre of the Gospel, trustees, and quitea delega- tious from the schools of georgetown. This is the fine school of Miss Adeline K Lowe. Mr. Robert Ricketts, formerly a trustee of that dis- trict, arose and, on behalf of the scholars, pre- sented to his old associa'e, Mr. Wilson, asplen- did cake salver. Mr. Wilson then approached the platform, and, in a very pleasant manner, presented to Miss Lowe a magnificent work- box, well furnished, “as a token oflove from her pupils.” Excellent addresses were made by Trustees Hoilmead, Hitz, Tustin, Ellis and Z. Richards. We are requested to state that other schools of this District contemplated similar tokens of love to their teachers; but tunds‘for such pur- poses were ccntributed to alleviate the suifer- ings of a lady in advanced life, belonging to the First Ward. Second School District —Mr. Thomas M. Wil- son, principal of the Male Grammar School, was the recipient of an appropriate testimonial of the regard of his scholars Mrs. Emily Myers, the teacher of the Male Intermediate School, was presented, by her pupils, with @ saperb silver cake salver, butter sbile, and sugar spoons. Mies Jane Thomas, teacher of the Male Sec- ondary School, was also presented by her 1-ttle srmy of boys with a beaatiful photograph album. Third School District.—Mr. Hitz, trustee of the sub-board, was present. Mies Mary E Ramsay, teacher of the Female Grammar School, was presented by her pupils witha splendid silver cake salver, appropri- ately inscribed. Mise Helen E. Williams, of Secondary No. 9, waa the recipient of a beautiful photograpn album. Mies Elvans was presented with a gold pen and case, & beautiful book, and a cake. Miss Addie Thompson, of Secondary No. %, received a silver goblet, silver napkin-ring, 1d @ botue of periumery. = Se Centex MARKET To-pDay.—RHeef, best cuts; Per pound, swe.; next, 2c. Salt Beef, 1o4lxe. Lried Beet, 25c. Veal, 25c. Mutton, best chops, 25ce. Lamb, per pound, 2c. Pork, fresh, 23e. Pork, corned, 25c. Bacon, hams, uncat, 3c.; sliced, S5c.; breasts, 25¢c.; shoulders, 6c. But- ter. Sta Chickens, per pair, $1.50. Dneks, per pair, $1.50at2 Eggs, per dozen, 50a60c. Oran- berries, per quart, 30c Cucumbers, per doz, 30c. Green Corn, per can, 60c. Apples, per peck, new, 75c; aried, 75¢ Tarnips, per peck, ivantiec. Potatoes, Irish, per peck, 50c ;sweet,75c Peaches, dried, per qt, 30c. Cherries, dried, O5e. Beans.butter, 30c.; white, 10a!2c. Radishes, per bunch, 5al(c. Beets, 9%. perpeck. Onions, per peck, $1.00. Parsnips, per peck, $l. Carrots, se. Gyster plants, 1a 2c. Cabhage, per ad., Lettuce, per ha, 10c. Fish—Rock, large, .5vas3; small, per beh., 50a6Uc ; halinut, pound, 20c.; sea bass, +; blue fish, 5c, l2c ; sturgeon, 15e., pike, per bunch; Rye, per bushel, $1 57882. Corn Meal, $2. Ship-sruff $l. Brownstutf, Shorte, 65c. Corn, shelled, #2; in the ear, per barrel, Sa®i0. Oats, per bush.,$1.10. Hay, Tew, 8155a82.10. Straw,$!150a82 Clover ay, £1 60as200. Chestnuts, per quart, 15a20c. per Goz., 2uc. Spinach, per peck, 50c. Peppers, Grapes, per pound, 2e. Rabbits, 40a5vc. each. Small birds, per bunch, 50c. Wild pigeons, per pair, 37¥c. Blue wing ducks, per pair, $1. Widgeons, per prir, $1. Celery, per bunch, 15825c. Wild Turke $3a85. Krout, 15¢. qt. Partridges, doz. $250a%3. Geese, $3 a8350. Turkeys, S3a8s. Country Pork, per pound, Tsavte.; Beet, Walic. i —___—»—_— Savery or Foress.—In compliance with a resolution of the Board ot Commissioners, adopted at a meeting held on the Sth instant at the suggestion of Mayor Wallach, the Superintendent of Metropolitan Police, A. . Richards, Esq , reports that be has visited and made a critical examination of the moaus of egress trom Grover’s Theater, Ford's Thea- ter, Cspterbary Hall and (xford Hall, and found that Grover’s Th«ater had ample means of egress in case of fire or other accident, the per iobster, Se asl: perch, Stic. Se. | doors all opening outward, and, even if crowd- ed, conid be cleared of every person within | five minetes, and he pronounced Ford's Thea- ter also well provided against fire; he also pro- nounced Oxtoid Hall reasonably well pro- vided in case of fire. there being two liberal stsirwaye, oneon either side of the buiiding. Jeading directly into the street. Canterbury Hall, he ssys, is less fortunate in its means ot eetess tba. the places of amusement already xamed. In tact, it bas buta single stairway, and tbat € contracted one, as a meansofiogress or egress, And what renders the case still worse, is the fact that persons coming trom the prrquette and gallery meet in opposite di- rectus, at the head of the stairway. He recoramends that some action be taken by | tbe board in the case. The Superintendent of police was ordered by the board to take proper steps to have Can- terbury Hall provided with suitable mans of eTess. Ss Saw or Fare.—The farm of the late Ethan A. Jones. on the Washington branch railroad, about ten miles from the city, was sold at u day before yesterday. The home It hasalarge frame dwelling, tobacco house, and other buildings. Auother tract, of 185 acres, inoluding ten acres good timber, brought $10 per acre. Mr. J.T. Walker par- chaser of the whole —$—— CHRISTMAS CELESRATION.—The Firat Bap- list Sunday Schooi will hold a celebration in their charch, on 13th, between Gand H streets, to-morrow at 3% o'clock. About 160 books will be presented to the scholars. SSS es. Tue Faik AND Festival for the benefit of West Georgetown M. E. Church is still open at Union Hall, corner of Gay and High streets, and is progressing finely. -_—— DgrARTURE.—Protessor Alexander Wolow- ski, tbe distingaished pianist and ywecalist, left yesterday for Philadelphia to spend his holt- days there. He will resume his piano and singing classes on Monday, Jannary 9th, 1565. All those who would wish to jora his cl«sses or take private lessons by his pew method can leave their cames at his residence, 353 Gin stree!, between H and I streets. LASS ee SPEOIAL N OTIOES. Mantis Luteer once thovght he saw the in his chamber. and threw an ickstand at his b Had the: had in thoee days Ayer's Pills to exorsi all the evilathat ceme from adi ordered stomac! his Inugbable fright would not hare become a matter of history, doc 22-lw New wsyles Superb 8 Frock, and Waisivg apd Boys’ Clothing We are bow prepared aod Boys’ Ready made O! thing which, fur ele- ance of vtyle variety and excel encs of fabric and 4th nhe sof mavufacture. hes not been sur o* Ces by any steck heretofore offered in this marke’ Tnose in search -f Clothing for Geatlemen’s snd Youths’ weer are invited to call and examines our We'can say with as urance thay will Gud oat reasonable teroa, an extensive a sertment of Geotlemen’s Fornish'ng Goods. comprising everything veces- ry for ne mplete on’ ok WALKER & OO _36% Pa ay, NOA oc 10 8m” Metropolitan Hotel Building. Tunommarast BO pecs Hais Dra inte Woe —Never Fades? Washes Oxi —U poem's Hair Dye © cents sbox. The destin ase. Try it. Sold by 3. O Ford, corner lith «treet and Penn. avenue, Wash‘ngton; and Henrv Ocok, Alexandria. stv MARRIED, sd November at St. Peters Oharch. by whee hr Boyle, WM, DALTON of New York to BLLEN A.,- aught rofthe la'e Bbdeneser J. Home, Bsq-, of Nxatville. T « On the 724 instant, at 40'clook p m, at th: 138th treet Bettine Chorch ba) the Rev. Dr. Sandon, erident Columbian College. Mr. HENR . 1 f vrince Ovrige’s cunnty. Md. Mien A VIEGINTA HERRICK ofthiseity. * WOODWARD, of Jefferson JOREPBINE 8. I. CONTRO: e On ther Walter, Mr JOHN BAKBER. ot Tia ts Mies MANNAG TAYXLOE, of tht city. * DIED. AMELIA GARDNER, if. tm the sath yaar of bi or tracted illness ‘Tle fevered will take place from YF Geriey's Cturd, cor New Yo k avenue and HT strect.on Bucday a't-rmson at? coca, The frivadsof the family are invited te astend. nw containing 160 acres, brought $1020 per | atone) WANTS, WANTED A WaT NURSE. A Sireet north, orar ith, —K tidy GIRL to do ‘fami yoitore pet- one who caa cume weil sework for fone, (a German pr+ferre: recummended will find a good place -nd a pl-asant home, No Irish need aprly. Gali after? ovelvek 8. o.,at the Shor and Hat Storo, 400 Penn's ay., between 4%: aod 6th sta, Sa MS WANTED—A fair price will bs monthly in advance for a well tarnis KOOM and KED ROOM adjoiaing by a respectable single g ntleman. who desires the comfort ef a quiet Lome and treedom o! his own premises with- outintrusion, with a widow Jady, or where there Bre po ot ey boarders preferred. Parties respond- ing will Ftate terms, fire and gas,) loca’ ion. floor, &c. None cthers will be considered; maneat if Washington, suited, Address 0. A 8., Post Office, D.C, de 24-5t" Ww ANTH#D—A MAN and BOY to take care of horses. Inquire at FLEMMING’S National Btables, on C street between 434 aud 6th, d2s 3¢* W ANTEB_ A good plain CUOK. WASHER, and IBONER Apply, with references, a: 166 Pennsylvania avenue, between Ith aud ‘8th streets, dec 23 3t* WeanNIED-a SUPERINTENDENT or HEAD WAITER to take charge ef 4 Dining Ro +m. Apply immediately at Marknam's Hetel 212 Pas, avenue. dec 23 3t* ANTED—ROOM3 and BOARD. for a gentle man, wife. and daughter. aged 6 year: or first clas: accommodations, a liberal price will be paid, Address Box 71 Washington P.O. dez3 2t* WASTED-a SIeUATION as bar tender, or billisrd room, by a young man whotho- | roughly understands his business, Bext of refer ence given, Apply at the Philadelphia Exchange, No. 226 Pa. avenue, opposite Will decz3-iw* VV ANTED-I» Georgetown, ina private family, or where there are but few boarders a nice ly FURNISHED KOOM, with BOAKD, for ona or two single goatlomen. in a plexssnt lecation, cou- venient to the Address BR, K,. at tuis office, Reference give d required. d 23 2t* ANTED- At the Avenue House, a good VEG- ETABLE COOK, iia “tem at ANTED—A good colored COOK, WASGER W And thon ah arsine asad Dard KB. W 4ANIED-A TER and pean Hotel. A WET NURSE WILL LEARN OF A G00D sitnation on application to Dr. W. P. JOHN. BON, 466 7th st. dec 22-3t ED—At the Pepn«yivania Hot-l, a good OOK Murt be well recommended. “Tho will be given. [ ngaire at the corner 3d st.and Pa.av. [d22 3t"] HHABLE3 MADES. WANT¥D TO RENTORLEASE—A STORE with x fixtures, at present occupiea grocery and ugucE aioe ins tet Tate atRee Cc ee of ent! +e ad he: . pply at this offce, or t N- TY,No. 143 High et.. Georgetown. de 22-3t* WANTED A good WOMAN, (white) to do gen- eral housework, ina private fain ly. Must Ee agood bread baker Goo! referencea required, Apply at No. 266 H ntreet. between isth and toth Bt dec 21-4t* W (0D CHOvPRES WANTED—1.200 Wooa Choppers are wanted to chop wood by the cord arount Washington. The highest price will be paid, Foremen bring- ing fortyor moe men will be employed by the month ata liberal tulary. App'v i nmediately to JAMES 5. LUACH, No, 486 lth strect, . Pa, ay. and Cét, del9-1w* Wt NURSE WANTED. ApvlytoDr WP. JOHNSTON, No. 446 7th street, between the hours o!tand¢a m.andj2and 1p m. None need ayply nnless willing to leave the city for a few months, _ nov 2 ANTED — Ladies’ and Gent's CAST-OFP CLOTHING, WAt CHES, PISTOLS, FURNI TUBE erany hind of Perm nal Property. Ladies aitended to ny Mrs. SMITH, No. 416 B street, near the Pest Office. nov 23-1m* LY ANTED- Ladies to call and see my new pa terns tor Slippers. Smoking Caps Pinoush- ions, Watch Cascs, Powder Bage, Yores. Banda, Pantalets, Skirts, Ac ; particularly toeramine vur Boeby Blank: taaod Embroidered Planne) Skirta f r infauts. Thecnly placeintowntozetthem. We are the only persovs in town who uaderstand the business thoroughly, WM. PRINCB. 3™1 FPat., bet. Sth and 9th. ood SCRUBBER. Also, ELL BOY, at Marahist pov 2-tf [DEZE EINAWANTRD!—The anhsoriners will | pay the highest cash Fey for DEER 8KINS, at their Buckskio Glove Manufactory, 105 High street, Georgetown, D.C pov 16-tf RAMSBURG & ESERT. | at No 266 FH street bet. 8th andi th FOR RENT AND 3aLB, | For other For Rent and Sala” see fourth page.} AUCTION SALES, THIS AFTERNOUN AND TO-MOKKUW 4 UKNISHE) KOUMS FOR RENT- Jor reskeom. forta®le aud well furnished ROUMS, at No. 45 12th street, becwren Gand Hstreets. The location is one of the mosi desirable in the city. de 15 Im ‘UR KBNT—Two nies ROOMS for a small re- Spectabl~ family—farnished if desired—corner 18th and D sta , Ieland, d 24 2t* FOCRNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT—Very desi- rable, one square irom Willarda’ Hote!. Term mocerate. Inquire at No. 436 ii hst, da 2-Iw* OR KENT— ROOMS—as Store Room, Will sell the stoc cort. Inquire oa l6th street, E.street, between L aod M ce 24-3t* URNISHED HOUSE—Ten rooms, pleasant lo- cation, Fer purticnlars apply at 415 1ih s reet, between G and i; between 4:45 and 6 p, m. de 24 3t* por BENT—A ROOM on the first floor, at the corter of Iith treet and New York avenue. An excelient location for au office, Apply at WW. S_THOMPSON’S Drug Store de 24 8t* FOR BENT— UNFURNISHED ROOMS. ia Kid- well’s N«w Building, Pe avenue, near Lith at. Apply at the new Dining Saloon, on the ore mines, de v4 2w* ¥, W. TECLON. URNISHED ROOMS—Donble and single, for Jadi-s or gentlemen. with or witheut Hoard. Terms moderate; 393 H street, between i3th and Mth, deo 24 3t* Fo RENT—A FURNISHED HOUSK, with 9 rooms, gas and water, at 500 K atreat, be- seen 2 and 3d, Possession given immediately. e4 “3 * Fo RENT—Several new small HOUSES, with fact &c., 0% 9th street, between P and Q. Anply between 9 and lv @. m, on the premise}. de 24 At* Bo KENC OR BALE—A two-story FRAME HOUSK, containing six geod roems, wit. gas throughout For per eaiets inquire of F N HOLIZMAN, L st.. bet. 23d and 2ith sts. de 24 3i* FOR RENT—A STORE ROOM, and one or two Ro me back if wasted, suitable f ra tailor, shcemaker, or barber, Also, a RESTAURANT. with Furoitore and Fixtures. Unquire at No. 454 New York avenue, det. ith and isth ats d. af O LET—A HOUSE, with 10 rooms, well far pished.tu a party wi hasmall family. who wil keep boarders. Location central God reference, and rent monthly, in sdvance, required. Inquire at 415 8th street, between Gand H, after 4 o’clook p.m. 24-3 | ESIRABLE TWO STORY BRICK DWE ING. WITH LARGE LOT, AT PRIVATS SALE—We offer for sale, with immetiate peassa- sion, a peat twostory brick DWELLING HOUSE, well situated, with a fine lot about 5%<145. well ea- closed, Apply toJAS.C. McGUIRE & OO,, Auo- tion and Oummissien Merchants, _ds2d 3t | ea ae ata) DWELLING in Baltimore city, in the most fashionable square, for ssle.—The advertiser offers tor rale a firat-class Dwelling House, with all the mocern im provements, situate in the most fashionable sqaare in Baltimore eitr. The house has brown stone front and steps, with irae vert. ling Ups ‘ hecsen: ear iage ee c. For ‘urther particulars ress by letter “A & 0,” Post Office, Baltimore, de 24-26" OR SALE—A first-class PROVISION STORE AND DINING ROOM, Inquire oa L st.. bv- ween 4th and Sth, a ie ‘OR RENT—Three unfurnished ROOMS, t able for housekeeping,No 76 Market street. Georgetown, Price $15 per month. de23-it* Foe Rs T—Two fine hed ROOMS, oa —Two fine u Penn’a avenue, bet, 12th and 13th streets, suit ablefor av‘office or any kind of business. Aoply 2 FOR BENT—Two FURNISHED ROOMS o- the firs: floor. suitable for ho sekeeping. Rent ANT £D-SEOOND HAND PUKNITURE Alto, MIRKORB, CAKPRTS, BRDB, BED. DING, and HOUSBFU RNISHING GOODBof every Jercription, — B_ BUCHLY, 406 7th street te 8 between Gand H. east aide. LOST AND FOUND. EogNesce Tuerday night last, a R'LVER WATCH, The owner can get it atN> 504 llth street, deo 24-24" abd P sta street. Inquir- of ROBT, DOWNING. No. 364 chaaber, nortawest cor er of Wthand F sts, RENT—PART OF HOUSE No 143 Wash- t on, coutsini Servants’ room, furnished. Suit- por SALE—A BRIOK HOUSE, one and « baly LOTS. situated on the corner of Land tat atreets OTEL FOR SALE—On 7th atroet, near Post nishea thronghout,. is doing @ good bnsiness ay., bet. 2d ai 23-3t* children, Terms moderate; reference required, @qTRay D OR STOLEN—From the subrcriber we ebentdursdey wight, the Zist ost..alarge strawberry colored CUW. split on one ear, aud a ewallow- fork in the Other $5 reward will be pei if returned to MATHBW COLBERT, 24 at ‘vet, D and Virginia avenue, Istand. de 24 3t* S60 REWARD—Lost, on the avenne, between On Willards’ Hotel snd 7th street, a WAL- LET, containiny one hundred and eight do!lars. The above reward will be given if returned to this offic do 23 2t* O8T-On Thursday. 22d, between Sth and L 4 strecte. Navy Yard. or iu the # reet cars,a POCKET BOOK, containing over $12. a ring. alao, ante addresed'to M Jones, the finder wiil be suitably rewarded by leaving it at the Star Office, de 23-2t* O8T—In Garrgetown or Washiogton, a WAL- 4 LET, coptaining, io $5 and $10 Treasury potes Three Hundred Dollars; business carla of Messrs, Coleman & Norris, and other valuable papers, whi h can be identified by ths uxner, A libera! reward will be given if said Wallet and contents are retarned to No. 372 Pa. aven Washington, D C.,or17 South Gay streat, Ba more, Md COLEMAN & NOKRIS. Whclesale ¢ealers and shippers of coal, No. 372 ¥ , Wa-hington, or 17 Benth B M BALLS, PABTIES, uo. Graxd LEVER AND PROMENADE _CON- DKK y MAGENENU ENCAMPMENT, No 10.0. Fea 3 ODD FELLOWS’ HALL, Navy Yard On MONDAY KVENING, Jaa, 2, 1965. The Com- itt.e would iaform ths members of the different Keeampments and Lodges. 1 0. 0. ¥. and their friends, that all the necessary ar- rangementa for their Levee ha @ beeo complted, aod thatit wil. take place ax above mantioned ‘Afine bard of music bas b-en enzaz d.aqdan experienced caterer to furnish the Refreshments. LA reps ONE DULLAR, admitting a gentieman “Commi tee—W. Pavl Brown. W. T. French, Thomss Hamilton, Kubert Dunn, and Joseph Law: renee. de 24-3, Wk 83 READY Git x for the GRAND ANNGAL BALL A of the JOURNEYMEN HOOK BINDER'S to take place TUEEDAY EVENING, January loth, ** ODD FELLOWS'H ALL 7th street, Particulars ic fature ads ertisements, 4. 13,17.24,31,40* NOTICK, HE COPARTNERSHIP H&RETOFORE BX inting between Ansurtun Jobunon, of th=city of Washington. tor the firat part, Fraok Binia er, Rurus Wattles, ard Alex: ; Row Ve rk. composing the firm of Bininggr & Co. for the secund part. deing business in the ality of Washicgtoa. under the name of AUGUBTUS JOHNSON & O0., day disaclved by mutual consent, Bie Yowpsce is alcce authorized to settle the business and use the name of the late firm in Nguldetiou. ene trade andthe citizens for their vers liberal prtonase. we ask them to extend the concerns, both bere and in Baiti- game to the new oe UsT OS J" NSU LUPUS WATTLES, RLEXAN DEB 8. GORDON. Washington, Nov-mber 1, 1864. COVARTNERSEIP NOTICE. EPERRING. TO TOB ABOVB NOTUOR, WH have this day formed a copartnership ‘or the tra action of THE WHOLESALE WINS AND GENERAL SUTLER SUPPLY BUSINESS, In the city of Washington. under the firm of AUGUSTUS JOHNSON & O0., At the Old Stand, No. 269 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUS, And in the city « f Baltimore under the rm of JOHNSON & BEHR. No. 77 West BaLtimogn Staeet, Where our friends and patrons will ind a atock 0 neuer in quality variety gees cueere ACGUSCUS JUANSON, WILLIAM BEAR, Washington, Nov. 1, 1eot. de 9-ct 369 SEVENTH STREET, 369 H, Bents,] + (BE. A. Watrme Gaoszow. RUGS, BRUSSELS and SHEBP-SEEN MATS. O10R, JUTE AND GRASS Mats, All of which we are selling 25 percent less than regu'er prices, in order to close consigament by the let of January. BON FZ & GROSHON, Formerly B Bonta OR SALB. gk ; is horse, ola: on "BU SGY snd ove oanaiz ta earl: het on . Thdb and iach, 7717 St the ate! reve iae Ss LKR TENTS.—Good second hand SUILER 03 TRNTS alwaysqn hand. to order ty BA Biley’s 9022-9 ment moderate. Apply to H.O HOOVER, corner 14th [OR RENTIA NEW BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, with store aud cellar, on 9th near N Sth street, between K and L, d@ 2% 3t* FFOR RENT—a suit of ROOMS. vir: Parlor and Inquire at the store of P. WHITE & CO, _ de 23 3teod * F maton street, Georgetown, very pl*asant loca i two large aod one small bedrooms, parior, kitche ableforsmall family, Keferonee required, a23-19* stor ea, with back kitchen carriage hi ftahliag for six horses. Also,the two aljoining ecst. Por particulars apply to R. 8. DAVL3, office in front of City F (Repl de23-1W" Office, coptain: 35 roxms; the Leate, good will and fixtures will be sold cheap; is completely fue- has a ladies’ ice cream ralecn attached, For par- Hculars apply to FRANK AUDEMAKS, 001, Pa. 3 ta. OR RENT—One or two pleasant ROOMS to gentlemen, or gen'leman and wife, without Apolyat 461 M street, between 12th and |3tn ats,, south side, " de 22 3t" —=FOR SAUR—Right Grat-claas two- 1,300 SHANTIKS, including GRO- or ERY STORB, FIXTURES. &c., with LEASE on ground. with privil gs of purchase atany time, on corner of W:h and Q streets and Rhode Ielend av. Would take in part patment s certificate of exemption from the draft for tures yeats.and give lime ou partof cash. Inquire at Lumber Vara, corner loth street and canal, of JAS. T. WALKER. fe 3 ; OR BALE—The FIXTURES and LEASK of the well-known business staad, corner of 7th aat Letreets Will b« -old with or without th- stock Inquireatth stand. dec 21-lw GOOD BUSINES FOR BALB—Por one or two men, in the Grocery and Prodace, N w doing. good regolar retail’ (ood Iveation for wholeral=, alroe Rent yory moderate, O her business avd if bealth cause of welling. For fail nrticulara addraan M,N. or enquiraat the Btar Gmee Price with or without stackscorrgart, § 4) 10 32.0), cash; oF partnor would be take, 21-4t” [Ok RENT—an cl-gatt HOUSE, tarnished throughout, inan eligidle situation, + osses- sion immediate, BOWLS, DeK RAPT & CO. demi ot 47 (7th atrost, QTORE TO LET AND FIXTURES POR SALB— S\'Corner 2 th strert and Pa. ave. Enquire at J. H_BMITH'S, 460 7th street. opposite Pos. Oltice, dec tlw ivanell Me POR, BENT Vour or ive CHAMBERS, vith PAKLOR and KITCHEN, all excaot the kitcn- en thoroughly furnished ‘Terms. $150 per month fnadvence Relerencenexobanged, Puriber p tictlars inquire at 319 9th street, bstween L aad M sta. de 2% tf [UASGHED OB UNFURNISHMD Rous FOR RENT, with or without board, at No. 455 Detrest, bet. levaud 24 sts, “dely ot POR RENT A one story Grick HOUSE, contain- lng four roome, rituated on Mi-sour. avann”, between 3! and 4% streets, Apply to BOCKLER & WILSON, Iron Hall, eo19 eos [OOH RENT—Io a private family. with or without BOARD, piensa t faraisbod ROOMS, on Istand 2d floor. at JSU K street, between 10th and ith, dec (9: 1w* OR RENT—A commodioua three-story BRIOK BUILDING. furoiabed or unfurnished, with modern improvements and gan tern mpreverROW1E, DE KRAFT & CO., 4 39 5t* 474 7th str. OR SALE—Two neat FRAME HOUSK3 onthe Pavy, pea” Penusylvania enue—one on 8th and cone on 10th street. DP: $1.3 and 81.100. Apply at once 'o MITCHELL & BONS, Real Estate Broters, southeast corner Penosylrania aveous ard 16th st del ory BRICK HOUSS.coa- ug nine rooms large yard, wood and coal houm ;\m good repair; io the best situation in the gity, Pores jon given smmodistely. Tuqnirs at .B. MOSES’ Furniture Ware-roems, 505 or 519 7tb etree’. above D da ig. ‘al [FOR BENTO A very devirable FARM en 7th street road, called Petworth, neat the Grat toll gate in the angle o' tw» roads, the one lend- ing to Poldicts’ Home and the other the turnpike sound to Mortgomery Ocnaty For terms apply at eff.e 490 H atrest back of Patent Office, at the hours of | o'clock and frem 4 to 6 p,m. de 15 tf Ja8. TOWLES, Property Agent FOR FALE—Three valuable BUILD:NG LO F8, the whole or » part. «n accommodating terms, being 72 feet on I street, betwen ‘Stn and Mth, fronting Franklin Squsre. For farther partica- larainquire of 8. MURBHOUSE, No. 63 K atr-et f FARM, 1% acres, 18 miles from Washington. D,O.,in Maryland. Payment sasay, on Jovg time. ds 16 Im* [FOR Fat B—A rat clase RENTAUBANT in the central part of ‘necity. Reason for selling, ‘Apply at this office, aoing tu leave the city. Sec 13 Im JOR SA1E—That Handsome RESIDENOK, 430 ¥F street, between 6th and r house is most oligibly situated in the immediate vicinity ¢f the Poxt Office and Interior Depart ments, has a atreet railroad passing directly in front of it, and ias well built, neat. commodiour residence Apply, if before the ist of era ber, at 484 loth atreet, after that date at the Liw Buil tir g’s Sth at.. vear La. av..to W. B. WEBB. Attorney at L sov.24-tf CRNISHED ROOMS TO RENT, without Board to grntlemen only—347 K street, near 13th (nquire of Mrs. 4. E.STEPHENSON.. au 3!-tf At BUBDETTE'S. No. 351 SBVENTH BT. BETWEEN I AND K, Can be found an immeure Stork of DRY GI0DS ofall Binds at very low prices for the traga. H call ap- cial attention t+ the follo Emp’ ess Olotn ing: Fine Plaid Popline, PI beratifel goods.—trench BM. sirable colors; 100 pieces Fan styles. 50 peces Ballard-vale Flano acods to be bad. 3 pie-ea beavy Shaker Plann also, Opera and Fancy Shirtiog Fiaonel: BURUSTTS. No. 351 7ta at., bet. 1 aad K. OCARPETINGS AND gTLoLoTHs FROM AUO- UN, A large stnck of Oarpe'ing 74 Olieloths, ches, than they can be beueht in New York ~ OLOAE8—CLOAK#—OLO. A Phsdiodss Cloaze and Coates, to bv suld off at re- jus ices. a necancee igi Cigatateometsa rested Oe La le eM. -, Wamrutte mils, Max ville, White Book, Aad: ,&s. nh & co} be atrok ef Balmo-xle, Bmbrciteries, Worsted @ ods, Sea be found at Nn, 361 7th stcert, : W, W. BURDETT: I Kil to sunsly reaponaible Were ear - Lngessolt, Na, 946 Ps, areauc, The svb ceiber {i parties with aceon brated Y K, F. PAGE. Auctionee: B 50 7th street, under Odd Fellows Hall. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, PLATED WAS . FANCY GOODS AT AUOTION, — panginning on THURSDAY EVENING, Deeem- er 2id at7 o'clock, Iaha'l sella large aad varied astoriment of Elegant Goods, Suitable for Holiday arn Chrietmes presents. be cont'nued Friday and Ss‘urday 1 o'clock, gndin the evening at7 K, F. PAGR, Auc‘ioneer. 502’ Hall. ¥ GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers. TOYS, FANCY ORNAMENTS, HOR AND BASKETS aT AUCtion HORsEe Commencing on TUESDAY EVENING at7o'clk & m,.and continving EVERY EVENING THIS EEK until tae whole stock is disposed of Persocs ia want of such 00¢8 will do well to at- tend the sale, as it is the largest stock of such goods ever offered at auction in thia city. eels GREEN & WILLIAMS Anucts, Y GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers, GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES. JEWELRY. PHOTOGRAPHS. ALBUMS. FINE POOKRT Tove FaNO¥ ORNAMENTS HOBBY Moisnd AND BASKETS AT AUCTION. mumaes Commencing on TUESDAY BVENING at7o’ctk p.m. and continuing every evening this week, until the whole stock is dixpored of, Persors in want of such ‘ods will do well to attend the sa’e as itis the largest stock of soe goods ever offered at auction in this city Ladies wishing to avoid the crowd can purchase ay aries sale during the day at auction prices, Y J. 0, MoGUIRE & 00., Auctioneers, EXCELL FURNITURE AND HOUSEHO EFFECTS AT PUBLIO #ALE, BORD, On THURSDAY MORNING, Dec. 29, «t 10 o’ol'’k, at’h ure No, 420 F street, be'ween Sixth and Sev- enth streets, wo shall rell ‘the Farniture aod Rf. fects of a family declining housekeeping, compris- ng— Buit of Walrut Parlor Furniture, finished ingrsen Mabogany Sofas, Arm and Side Chairs, Marble top Centre Table, Whatrot, Mahogany Centre. and Side Tables. Looking Glasses, Clock, Window Shades, Rruasela. Three-ply acd other Carpets, Ha'l and Stair Oil-Cloth Rugs. d Wood Seat Chairs, Lounge, Table Oak Dining Chairs, ‘8, and Crockery Ware, Suits, Rockers Toilet Bete, other Bedsteads. I d Wasbatands, Bair end fliusk Mat ‘8. Bolsters, and Pillows, Wardrobes, Chamb e8, Covking and Heating Stoves Together with the usual complement of Kitchen Furniture Terms cash, de2-d Cott Mabogany and Marble top Bureaus JAS. 0. MoGUIRE & O0., Auots. BOARDING. OARDING—NIORLY FURNISHED ROOMS — Firet-elssa BOARD. at 301 G street, between | 13th and 14h streets, near the Departments, Ref- erence exchanged, diac 24 Iw* Two or threo weekly Boarders wanted ‘2 9th street, next door to Ohronic'e Or- LTE) per week for Board and Koom, Rosen —Any Indy desirous of securing profes sional care, kindness and home attention. ¢ veaccommodatton in the amal une btrusive family of a physician of long experi- epee. who would assume the perinavent charge of an offspring on condit ens mutually satisfactory. Address Bex *B, B,.’ Station "G,” New York, dec 22. 2w* GEORGETOWN ADVEBR’MTS Ge AND FESTIVAL. - Fair and Festival for the benefit of Weat Georgetown M.E. Church will be beld at Union Ha)l.corner of Gayand High streets. opposite For- Teeation, commencing on THURSDAY EVE- ING, Dec, 2d, at7 o'clock p.m. The publicare invited to be present, Admittance 16 cents, de 20 iw* [) EADY FOR CHRISTMAS, TOYS—TOYS. BOLLS jens unetaasee REEDS at i tment of fine 4 foreale bye ee er ES RY BONITZ, deeT-dt%4* No. 115 Bridge st., Georgetown. OY8, TOYS, TOYS, The undersigned bas a large avd handsome col- lection of Confectionery and Fancy articles, suita- ble for Obristman sreeant for sale cheaper than b istrict. eee eee VALENTINE MENG de7-20* No. 66 High st., near Bridge ate GQUPREMA COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF LA COLUMBIA. No. 52 Bqnity. tn_the matter of the Estate of the late Julia Keep. The beirs at law of the said Julia Keep, and her wevernl crecitors,are hereby notified that on the h December in t my eflice in the City 11, Washington lL o’ciouk in the forenoon. L shall, by virtue of an order of said court, state an account of the debts due by said Julia Keep at the time of her death, and the prop-r disiributioa of thafund provided for the payment of the same, and of apy surplus of such fuod. The creditora are requested to Ale their olaims with me on or be- Wil Wo‘ plezscd to attend at the tlie asd place ¥ e pleased to attend at the time a» a Raced, © W. REDIN, nt, at m de 14. e0td Audito M. WILLIAN, & age IMPORTER, 336 Pa. ave., Wash t 1, Cite Trevise ington, D. C, Paris, Ia receiving new goods by almost every steamer. and bas always a larg: stock of the finest and most fashionab'e goods on hand, His elock is composed of Ladies’ and Children’s Cloaks, Ladi-s Undergar | . Lace Goods, a lar, id fine sele sti fi 2 ine ra rane Snoter Het migeers, | WEDNESDAY, December 25, 1864, at 10 c'elock a. Millinery Gooda, as Bonaets, Hats, Flowers, Feathers, Silks. Crapes, Veiveta, Ribbons. etc, Dresr ani oak Trimmings, Velvet Ribbons, Netts, Fancy Combs, Perfumery, from the cele- House Demarson, Ohetelat & Co , Paria. M. WILLIAN being the only merchant in this city who imports goods, goes for selectiuns him- self to Europe, and bas his agent residing in Paria, who sends tim Nouvesutes as soon as they make their appearance, ia therefore prepared to please the most fastidious tastes. nov 3-3mif CLOTHING. GOING !—GOING!—GOINGI DOWN THEY GO, AT LES THAN GOLD PRIORS J. H. SMITH and SMITH BROS., THE GREAT OLOTHING HOUSES OF WASHINGTON, No. 460 amp 464 BEVENTH STREBT. OFPosira Posr Ovrics, ALL @00DS SPONGED. all the = ‘Caras? STYLEs FRENOH, BNGLISH, AND Whare you AMBEiCAN WALKING COATS. LATEST BTYLES Tt PEG TOP FE ULLE BERASTED VESTS, D> an BUSINESS sorts, PLAIN AND FANOY OASSIMEEE, Together with the, BST STOOK BOYS OLOTHING THE OITY. B, BL—We also hare, vakGner bs : PIECE GOODS ron OUBTOM WORK. hich fe All of whlot NUBUAL LOW. PRIOBS. BNTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, wats APS. BBILTS, Tibs. SUSPEN DARKS, we 3 BMITH, No. 460, A SMITH BROB., No. 464, @corammas ann Muaouany Taitons, Seventh street, opp. Post Office, oe 35-3m Washicaton, ; PUBLIO. Te Te erucrioN OF COUNTERFEITERS, Tarasury DeraatTMsnT { Souiotron’s Orrick, Oot. 29. 1s6s. Gon, by an act passed at its last session placed a considerable sum of m wer. ative dispcse, of tre Becretary of the Trensi Peed m played in the ‘ion of measures for tve detestion and panisbment of p-ravus eugaged io coucter feiting T ury notes fractional currency. other securities of the United Sates. This is devoted to th: thereto, to th Sieeare iticatoaahintd vesiarvand” oer rewerds hav ~ been paid to several who bave ¢ apprehension filters that the stimulus th: scitee nrane hick all coe of all persons havin, to be Fnewn b: partment, bo apie peony teaenne Tilt Lommanioats toons Publishers of Dewspapers -. the coun: | SALE OF CONDEMNED MULES. reat Hall, Georgetown. by the ladivs ot thataon- | ™ ~ AUCTION SALXS. . —vorung paves 2h Ae ea Y BROOKER & PELLEW, Auctioneers, No, 846; ‘B street, betweon I and K, -—— ‘ ‘ale THIS EVENING, ou mmiencing at 6% o'ctk, of a fine assortment of— Bry Gooda, Howiery. Shirtaand Drawers Bouts, Snees. Clothing Faacy Gouds Btationery, Soaps and Perfumery, Plated ware oliday Pres nte, ute ,etc i? Ont door sales attended to on the most reas- orahlet jwamenta reapectfall ue nolicited dee 16-3; BROOKER & BBLLEW, Aucta, BY J. ©. McG TIRE & 00., Anctionesrs. DHETRABLE RRICK DWELLING HOUSE AND 105 eeeabe CAPITOL STREET aT PUB- On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. Decembor 2st, at ¢o’clock, on the premises, we shall sell Hous No. 87 Fast Capitol street, hetwe Streets eant. together with Lot of about 23 fest and extending back 0 feat to apublicaliey. The improvements consist of om excelent three-story and basement brick Dwell- ing House, contsining ten rooms, allof good aise and well arranged, with gas pipes throughout, Terms: @ne-thimt cash, the remainder in 6, 32 Sod 18 morthe, with interest, secured by a deed’ of trust ey She, premiees, ‘. mediate possession given delsa J. 0, McGUIRE & CO., Anocts, releme i DAV AFTERNOON, Dec. 2th, rame hour place. J. 0. MOGUIRE & OO.. Aucts. eee 2s 08 Y THOS, DOWLING, Auctioneer; Georgetown. PROPERTY IN VALUABLE IMPROVED GkORGBTOWN aT ADOPTION On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, Dec. 2th, at 4 o'clock p m.,I will se linfrontof the prenisea Lots No 17 and 19, in Deakins, Lee and Cazen- vy. additien to Georgetown, fronting 60 ‘eet on Green street and J20 feet on the Ohesapenke and Ohio canal. The improvements consistof a large two- story Frame Dwelling. Sheds, Stabi &e., dow, and formerly occupied by OC, B, Jewe: f EBeq,ma sosp and candle factory, Tarng: One-third cash; balance iv 6,12 anc @ preston: Secured bya deed of trust 9a the prem- sen All conveyancing and stamp: at the cost of the Peporersivn immediately. Title porfect ofseesion imm jateiy. iJ Tfect, de i7-d THOS. DOWLING, Ano. Y WM. L. WALL & OO., Auctioneers SALE OF HOUBE AND LOT IN THE SEVENTH ARv. By virtne of the decree of the Orphans’ Court of the District of Columbi: ated the 6th day of De- cember, 1834, duly confirmed by tha Gonrt of Chancery.) [abaltefler for sa eat publi> au-tion, on WEDNESDAY, the 28th day of December, A, D. 1864. at 40'olock p m ,all the right, title, tereat and estate of Aon J., Charles A. Mary Bie George A I, Ellaacc Emma Poit n, minor chit- dren of Cbarles A. Polton deceased. (togetior with my interest and title asthe widow of theag'd Chartes Poit.o, eased) of in and to the follow- ing property, viz: Al: of Lot numbered twenty. three, "330) a Squire numbered foor hundred aad pere nine, (499,) of the plan ofthe city ot Wash- ington. This property is situated om the corner of 4% street weet and seath I street, and is improved by a neat Brick Dwelling House, Terms: One half casb; the renidne in 3 and 6 months, the purchaser giving his nctes for the de- ferred paxmepts, satistactoriiy endorsed, and benring Interest from the day of sale, The title teed tu be retained until the whole of ths parceaie money ie ghia: nbiie wien conveyancing a e coat al pnre: . TRUSANNAH POLTON, Guardian. A. LLOYD, Attorney and Agent. dec 17-eo3t&da WoL. WALL& ©O., Anctt. YTHOS DOWLING, Auct’r; Georgetown. D,O TRUSTER'S SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY IN GEORGETOWN By virtue of a ¢ecree of the Sapreme Oourt District of Columbia, sittiag in equity, p: the cause of Onandler and others, compl ve. Chandler, Hay and otter. Rub-criber,as trustee. will 6-1 THURSDAY, the 29th Decembe: ck, op the premises, Lot No. 2, site: vet, in Georgetown, being the same tot formerly purctased by 8. Thos, Brown, that This lot ia the seventh from the corner of Coa- gress atrect. and fro. tx twenty three f-eton Weat street, ard rung back about ene hon‘ red aed twerty one feet to an all-y leading to Gongresa street, be'ng o2e of the most cligible building lots ip the town F The terms of sale, as prescribed by the decree, are: One-ha f cf the purchase money to be paid ia cash on the day of sale, acd the residue in tro equa! instalivents of thrae and nine months: the urchaser giving bonds, with spproved recnrity, for the de ferred payme ite, bearing interest from ay of tale. eG oer oie payment of the whole purchase money the trustee ix suth: rized to give a docd for the premises in fee simple. _O. GANTT Trustee, de 20-eotd THOMAS DOWLING, Aug, Y JAS. 0, MoGUIBE & CO., Auctioneers, TRUSTER’S SALE OF THREE SMALL BRICK DWELLING-HGUSER. bi By virtue of # dred of trast bearing date the 3@ day of August. 1850, and recorded in the laed reo ords of the county of Washingtun. LiberJ A 8., Ne. 180, folios 231, 2:4, we shall sell by onblic ane- tion, on the premiser,on MONDAY AFTS "NOON, vary 2d at 4 o'clock. three Brick Tenemensa, situated on the rublicallev in Squar- No, 45¢ ia the rear of Bates’ factory, being partof Lot 17. said square aud coostaining 3,7) square f-et of ground, beginning for the tame at the southenst corner f saia lot.an’ runaiog toence north on the line of the public alles 1m fa-t. thence west 37 feet, thence ronth 10 feet to a 3° feet alley, thence cast 87 fe-t to the place of beginning. Tertnr of sale cash Convey asec and stamps at the cost of the par- ohaser Twenty-five dollara on each house to be prid ta the ti of ssle, hand at the time of #518 ROTI WRLL, Trustes, dec 15.4 J.0. McG ULRE & C),, Ancta, Dsrot or Wassinoton, Wasrrsaton, D ©, Dec. 15, Bit, Will be solo at public auction, at the Ovrrats, nesr the Observatory. Washington, D. ©, Curer QUARTBRMASTER'S Orvion, Hy . about mRia 100 MULES, Condemned as unst for public servi Terms cath, in Governments feats Brig. Gen. and Chief Qua: ter dec 1s-ut | * Divot at Washing T DISSOLUTION. HE COPARTNERSHIP DERETOFORE BX- isting between George Parker, Thos, Parker, an@ Jos. B. Rryan. doing business under the name and firm of @.& T. PARKER & CO., was, by mutaa consent, dissolved on the 15th of November, 1854, All persons having claims agaicst them are re- quesled to present them for payment, and all pee- sons indebted to them are earnestly reqae ted to settle the same immediately. P. 8, Kither member of the late firm, or Mr, J, A. Peak, is authorised to receipt for the firm, G.& T, PARKER & CO. EORGE PABKER, GEO. T. PARKER, AND BAMUEKL G PAREBBR. having formed a co partnership under the name and atyle of GEO. PARKER & SONS, will continue to keep constantly iastore a large and well selected stock of FINK FAMILY GUOCERIRS, WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, &o, at the old ata: d, Nos, 343 and 345 Peen. avenue apd hope, by a strict attention to business. te merit a contisuation of ths liberal pstronage hore- tofore extended to the late firm. GEO, PARKER & SONS, ée16-Stawtmif—_ [ Tntel.} ESS MACKEREL, M BMOK KD SALMON, eMpIgoy BenRINGS YARMOUTH HERRINGS, ANCHOVY Parte SaRDIe Ba, y KING & BUROBBuL, Geo li 12t_ Corner Isth st. und Vermont avenues, UNCH BOWL P = PUNCH BOWLS, We have in store a large atock of WHITE AND DECORATED PUNOH BOWLS, which we wil) sell at lower prices than th: imported for at the present time, sot abe ©. W. BOTELER & 80N, Importers of House Purcishivg Goods 318(Iron Bail) Penneyivaniaavense, between 9th and [0th street dec 12--ofit T° THE VOTERS OF WaSHINGTO The Arsessors of the different Wards will meet at the tollowing places from 20 e’clock » am, te 8 o’cleck p.m. from the '6h to the 3ist Decom iuelusive. to correct and register th» mames ef those emitted from the printed poll lista: First Ward-Themas Donohue, 2X1 street, bo- teeen Hand T etreete weak = cul ard—Geo, . Harkness, etre ~ Pitted SHAE S Downton, beter rue ard— jam 8. Downing, twe n 7th and fth streets. : gee Fourth Ward—Thos. W. Barch, Sth 8° cepet, be- twren G and B atree's i Fiftn Ward—B. F. Dyer. No, 671 New Jersey.av- enne J Fixth rd—Otaa B, Ni, trea’ ve ixt i Si tt ann t south, ‘ev-ntn \—John H. . . 47, corner and D streets south. ? de image ireallndlntich ote ito elas 12 PENNBYLVaNIA &° 528 PENN roe eet SN FOS Ie the best place in the city’ co gat your Clothing, Boots, Bhoes Bate. aad 8!” ort of Gents Puraish- i ment of Boy’s Clothing, Gioned dees eo / 5.1% OFPBNEEIMER. eee SFoercreeers Qelh TE ed in Nev yoRsE HOTEL + SORNER 7TH AND E ¥* PROPRTRTOR, hie friends and the has openrd a ew ally ry, red at say time, Game, Oveters, rinelpal Bagot, 390 ita