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THE HOLIDAYS. Pd oa PHILP & SOLOMONS’ Christmas Preparations. PHELIP & SOLOMONS, 332 PENNSYLVANIA AVSNUB, vespectfally annonace that their HOLIDAY 8TOOK is ready for inspection ; consisting of BOOKS. elegantly illustrated. both AMERICAN AND FORBIGN, jo the most superb styles of Dinding. PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, never one hundred varieties, BIBLES. PRAYER BOOKS, } HYMN BOOKS, efevery denomination, in the varieus styles of pining, &c., &e. ! In addition to their usuaily varied assortment of Goods, they have IMPORTED DIRECT FROM PABRIS, 9 wost recherche stock of @ENAMENTAL PANOY GOODS Which are on view in ** THEIR ROOMS OVER THE STORR, embracing a tuperd collection of ARTICLES OF VERTU, to which the attention of Oonnoissear® is invited. GOLD AND SILVER PENS AND PRENOIL CASES, BUPBER PEN AND PENCIL CASES, GOLD » MOUNTED. CHESS AND BACKGAMMON BOARDS. WRITING DESKS IN GREAT VARIETY. PORTE MONNALES FOR LADIBS’ AND GRN- TLEMEN. DIARIES, PORTR- FOLIOS, DRESSING OASES. OURIETS’ CASES, GASKETS. WORK BOXES, PANOCY INKSTANDS, CIGAR STANDS, ODOR BOXES, JEWEL CASES, k&o., &e., &6., METROPOLITAN BOOKSTORE. NO. 332 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Between Ninth and Tenth streets, de19-tf WASHINGTON, OLIDAY GOODS AND TOYS. 1 beg leave to inform the citizens of Georgetown and Washington that my HOLIDAY GOODS are now ready for examination. The assortment is vemplete, and goods of the choicest quality. They emsist of ANNUALS, the POETS, BIBLES, PRAYER and HYMN BOOKS, in the finest bind- ings; PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, WRITING DESKS, and WORK BOXES, of rosewood and pepier mache, inlsid in the moet elaborate manper with pearl and German ellver; together with JEWELRY, GLOVE saci PERFUME BOXES, WATCH and CARD Casa, and a fall hne of the finest SPEAKING aod CRYING DOLLS, DOLL HEADS, and TOYS, to be found in the market, My assortment of the American Cast Iron Toys is believed to be the most complete to he found in the District, embracing every kind made. Please call and examine my stock before pur- chasing elsewhere. G. CRANDELL, 4% 5" No, 128 Bridge st., Georgetown. D.O = I8 NOTHING LIKE LOOKING AROUND WHEN YOU WANT TO BUY A HOLIDAY PRESENT, And while you are looking take a look at RUSSELL’S BOOKSTORE, 525 7th street, near Pennsylysnia avenue, the Largest, Most Varied, Richest, and asides ee ‘Obeapent stock of PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, WRITING DESKS, Ladies’ Workhoxes and Dressing Csses, Gentie- mex's Dressing Cases, Ladies’ Companions; the Poets in fine binding, GOLD PENS AND PENCILS, PSNENIVES, iT 8, Books im best binding, Ac. O1gtt Perches for the artieie you want. and you aball have it without regard to cost. We are ening erything in this. store cheaper than any arem be anid ee SLL'3 BOOKSTOR BUSSELL 5 7th street, between Peon. ave: and D street, Under Avenue House. —Just received a ine collection of Quil- Boots, Building 3locks, Lill’s Blocks of A BC Game.&e deo M-dtJanl (Ye BUPPERT’S TEMPLE OF FANCY, No, 522 7th strfet. between D and B, Importer of all kinds of new TUYS and FANCY 660 8 adapted for Christmas Presents, DOLLS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. A crest variety of POKTMONAIES, CARD CABES, WOBKSTANDS, A PASKETS, PBRFUMERY, from the bes! factories. WRITING DESKS, WOLK BOXES, aad CABAS, GAMES CHESS, BACKGAMMON BOAKDS, CEINA VASES, ORNAMENTS, MASKS, HUSBY HOBS.S, wieh te avoll the usual crowd are trpecially invited to make ther selections as early as convenient. d00 19 hw Ladies wh (aeerMas 13 COMING. Will open to day nr fice ASSORTMENT OF GOODS expressly for the Point Lace Oct adtkere Scarfs and © assortinent of Zephyr sui Woo ful new stvleof Hair Nets and th an assortment of LADIES’ AND Misc £5’ HAs, 4 antrimmed. a larve asaortment of fine Fancy Goods, Wors Rozes, Writing Derks, Batchels, naies. To:let Articles, &e.. &c rwithaftoe assortment of TOYSof all many other srticles suitable for pree- Come everybody end get your supply from BBW ELL’S Cheap Stora, 02 Bstreet near lath, KN. B.—Depot for Roswell & Warner's Coloritic fercoloriag the bair ___ de 19-1w G TO RUSSELU’'S ROOKRSTORE YOK HuLIvsi PRESENTS, ret fei) to be suited in atyte and price. table for prasente to members of the burch = n@ the pablic generally that we have new ov hant atour LAXGE FURNITURE ESTABLISHMENT avery extensive an geueral assortment of fine and nediam quality PURNITURB. GILT MIRRORB. Xo. 526 Ecventh street west, near nl Penosyl yania avenue. NOTICE TO THR PUBLIC. We would inform our customere Teast we can sell at great bargains. Persons in Want of FURNITURE and HO EPING GOOD! ¥ il) do well tocalland examin our etoexat No S26 7th wtreet and D Htreet de 16 te cGREGOR & ZIMMBRMAN fa] NEW BOOT AND S08 STORRS. CHAS, B. BAYLY & G0. QT Perwsyivasia avn Bet lith aad 12th sts, near the Kirkwood House Would respectfully Iuform their Friends and the Pabite, tant they will open On MON DAY, October 17, 1664, 4 Sue and new assortment of LADIZ@® GENTLEM&N, MI8S¥8, BOYS, AND CHILDRE¥ _ BOOTS AND SHOES, mate up in the Latest sad most Fashionable style, W sell at reasonsd!e prices, and hope, by ict attention and integrity, to merit a fairabar Of the Pellic patronage, Purticolur attention haa been paid to the Ladies Department of the business, and we can ecfely boast of ome of the finest assortment of UAD1 48’ BOOTS AND SHOBB in the oii FLAS. selstf No, 276 Penn. TL ey ! aes : IANO POR SALE.—One sale Price 875 curtable fi pss ate Also. one toe waess * , Meo, on~ sti ve A Price ibe atJ JUURVENALE wer 6th snd B sireeia. Ca, Chen +> ig SS Star. | vs. XXIV. AMUSEMENTS. CANTERBURY HALL. 10 $CANTERBUBY HALL} AND we LL }OANTERDURY HALL't THEATER Loursiaza Avanvs, -Mear Corner af Sixth strect, Rear of National and © Sevevcitan Motls, se EsA——. ——.—__ __. .____. Proprietor Btage Manager ical Director A CARD—Mr. Ties, provetetor of the above Pop ular place rerpectfally intimates to the goodly citizens ard the community of Wasbineton, that he spares no peins or expense in selecting and en gaging the BEST AND MOST TALENTED ARTISTES in the profession; and, with bis characteristic zeal a8 ap (ld established MANAGER AND CATERER FOR PUBLIO AMUSEMENT; Proudly declares his Troupe for OPERA, SOMEDY, FAROB, oR PANTOMIME, Becond to none in the WORLD. Ip proof of which the fellowimg Array of Artistic Abilities is respectfully submitted to the intelli- gent and amusement-loving people: Last week of TONY PAB8TOR, TONY PASTOR, TONY PASTOR, TONY PASTOR, TONY PASTOR, The very Ozar of COMIC SINGERS, = COMIO SINGERS, COMIC SINGERS, OOMIC SINGERS, COMIC BINGERS, whose loquacious and garrulons powers to conse Jate and verify the sublime and ridiculous, has yet never been equalled, MESERS. MURRAY AND HUTCHINSON, MURRAY AND HUTOBINSON, MURRAY AND HUTOUINSOS, MURRAY AND HUTOHINSON, the wonderful and justly eelebrated GYMNAS8T3, GYMNA8TS, GYMNABTS. and Professors of ATHLETIO EXERCISES, appear in their extraordinary @YRATORY GLOBE PERFORMANCE; GYRATORY GLOBE PERFORMANCE, and with their TRAINED SAGACIOUS DOGS, SAGACIOUB DOGB, BAGACIOUS DOGS, z BAG ACIOUS DOGS, H AND SPORT. RUNG, Dasa AND ‘Beonr PUNCH, DASH AND B8PORT: PUNCH, DASH AND sPORT. Last week of ONS. MATHTIEU MONS. MATTHIEU AND KULLE DISIRER, M’LLE DISIKEE, who will appear in TWO NEW BALLETS, TWO NEW BALLETS, assisted by the entire Ballet Troupe, entitled THE LIRTH-DAY OF MARY, VIVANDIERE, EEAUTIFUL EINGING, GRACEFUL DANCING, ARTISTIC GROUPINGS, and the And Side-splitting NEGRO EXTAAVAGANZAS, The New and Brilliant ENGLISH PANTOMIME, with Tricks and Scenery imported by Mr. Lea ata cost of over FIVE THOUSAND BOLLARS, FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS, i 11 rehearsal, and will be produesd durin, ia in Eanes. when the whole Auditerium wii) rd turned into a GORGEOUS BOUDOIR GORGEOUS BOUDOIR AND PALACE OF ENCHANTMENT. Every Seat in the House will be so arranged a3 to enableall tv obtaina FULL VIEW OF THE ATAGB, which is being now fitted up with NEW AND SPLENDID SCUBNERY, Nothing will be omitted which will tend to the comtort of our patrons ang make the PANTOMIME or HABLEQUIN FANTASIO ; HARLECUIN FANTASIO; HARLEQUIN PANTABIO ; OR, THE FAIRY OF THE SILVER BGG. THE CHEF D*LUVEE OF THE SBABON. MATINEE ON SATURDAY, MALINEK ON SATCRDAY, MATINAE ON BATUBDAY; when all the Company wiliappear, NEW y¥ NEW Y MONDAY, JANU BON DAY, JANU TWO PERFOBMANCES, APTERNOON, AT 3, IN, AT 3, AFTERNOO! EBVBNING, ATS, BVENING, AT 8, NOTICE.—The following talented artistes are engnged, and will shortly appear M’LLE ANNETTI GALLETTE, M'LLE ANNETTE GALLETTI, MLLE ANNETSE GALLEPTI. the Greatest Danseuse in the world, Z THOMPSON AND KERNS, the best and most crinines bend od@ Danes men in DEBLEHANTY AND WARD, to he the © : seknowletant oat aun ee is JOHAR MULLIGAN. the unequalled Bthiopian Comedian. AMUSEMENTS, FORD'S NEW THEATER. ~ Tenth strest, adove Pennsylvania avenue. ACARVINAL OF FUN rom i _ CHBISTAAR WERK, e ement o e pular Comedian, ae RFRA NK DREW, assisted bythe Washirgtoa Favorite, Misa sos ENIN, THIS (TUESDAY) EVENIN December 24, The Performance will commence with Petits Drama of MONS. JACQUES. MONS. JACQUES... ooo! -.- FRANK DREW Followed by atthe coe Barlesque of CAMILLE... --..---FRANK DREW To conclude with H. J, Byren’s Fawoas Extra- ganza of MAZEPPA; On. AN UNTAMED ROCKING HORSE. MAZEPPA, alias Cassimere FRANK DREW OLINSKA!. SUSAN DENIN ESDAY-FRANK DREW and _ SUSAN VAN L, WEDN DENIN will appear in the drama of RIP WINKLE and the extraganza of MAZEPPA. GNOVEK’S THEATER. Pennsylvania Avenue, near Willard’s Hotel, CHRISTMAS WEEK. Return to the Stage of the young, beantiful, and Talented Commedienne and ashtngton favorite, SOPHIE GIMBER KUHN, who will appear THIS (Tuesday) ENENING, Deeember 27, in the beautiful character, JESSE BROWN ; or THE RELIEF OF LUOKNOW. To conclude with the farce of THE QUIET FAMILY. To morrow night, The Colleen Ba THE OXFORD HALL OF MUSIC A PINACOTHECA, Ninth street, fronting on Pennsylvania avenue Great attractions for the Holidays. Houses full all the time, Immense success of MISS KATHLEEN O’NEIL, The last great sensation Ch ‘wo rk saci nes f Ameri ampion fingle 01 jancer 0! o sek Pe tua hey DOUGHERTY. cit e great S t nsy . Teeny Gare. eet « great Comic Singer. MMR MARZATII and MONS ANTONIO, he best Dancers in the World, The great Corps de Ballet, consisting of twelve beautiful young ladies, and twenty other Star performanera. FOX, CURRAN & MORRIS, Proprietors. Ladies MATIN BES every SATURDAY, and on NEW YEAR'S DAY, commencingat half past two de 27-1w FOR THE HOLIDAYS. pPRssunrs FOR THE HOLIDAYB T. POTENTINI, No. 279 Pennsylvania avenue, Has the pleasure te announce to his numercus friends and patrons, that he has just reosived the most superb and varied assortment of FOREIGN CONFECTIONS, PRESERVES, &e., of his own importatioa, consisting in part of FRENCH CANDIES, GLACES, PRESERVES, BON BONS, &c. He would also cal! special attention to his un- Surpassed assortment of a FANCY OAKES, CANDI®S, &o, Co ane feetars. for Wa he challenges on in manufacture a i PRIVATE PARTIKB. COMMITTERE Cake Tespectiully requerted to examine his ingrnased facilities fer rnishing DINNERS, SUPPERS. &c., at the shortest possible notice, hich he & 8 his personal an pervision, havi: Bow a ‘ORPB OF COOKS AND WAITERS who are un- eausiiee in their line, ‘arties wishing to send presents of Cakes and Confectionery to their friends in the ARMY, QOUNTRY, or elsewhere, can have their ordera remptly filed, and immediately forwarded to ‘Min povular RESTAURANT AND PRIVA 8 polar I N r DINING ROOMS for ladiee and gentlemen willbe continued as heretofore, to which he would re- epectfulir call the attention of Citizens and Stran- were, where stall times meals are served at @ few niinutes notice m the moat recherche e'yle, 86 20-20" RLEGANT HOLIDAY GI#Ts. ALBUMS in every varinty and style, Elegent Bound BOOKS. PORTS. JUVENILES, &e, BIBLES PRAYER BOGKS, HYMN BOOKS, &c WHITING DESKS, WORK BUXES, DRESSING CASES. 5 MOROCCO GOOBS, CHILDREN'S GAMES, &c., Gorn Fane AND PENCILS, FANCY STATION - Don’t forget to cali at the Old Emporium, BHEPHERD & RILEY, de z ____Oorner 7th and D stresta, GQETAELE PRESENTS FoR THE OUI. AYS. PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, the greatest variety in this city CARIES DE VISITE OF OELEBRITIES, Plain end colored. OPEKA GLASBES, FIELD GLASRES, PINE GOLD SPECT CLES STEREOSCOPES AND VIE WS, at the lowest prices, at PRANKLI ticians, 244 Pa. av. betw Lith ats., and 358 Pa ay., a1 Hotel Building, dec 20-¢f Fre WORKS, FIRE WORKS, ~ Just received an assortment of FIRE WORKS or the holidays. FIRE CRACKERS, TORPEDOES, SPIT DEVILS BLUELIGHTS, PIN WHEELS ROMAN OAN DLES &KY ROCKETS, MINES, BCROLL WHEELS, CRACKER PISTOLS, TORPEDO BOWS, &c., &¢., wholesnle and retail, at BOSWELL’: Fancy Store 302K Street, Iw [Chron&Con Union] _near lith at, 10 THE OATHOLIU O1T1ZEN8 OF WASHING- | _ TON, ANDOTH ERS ae T have again returned from the Northern cities with the iargest and Aoest stock of PRAYER BOOKS, STATUARY, CROSSES, MBDALS, FINE ENGRANINGS. with'aud without frames, ever of- nis sity KS ¥OR CHILDREN, and a variety of other articies suitable for presents, all of which will be sold at the lowest pussible prices. M, D. RUSBELL, Bookseller and Btationer, 25 Beventh rtrect, DOIEB DE STRASBURG UX PETITS POIs, es TOMATES, JSEILLE, ‘DAU NATUREL, ¢19-1w For sale by KING & BURCHELL, e Vermont xvenut and isth street G@*r4t BARGAINS. Prime BOG ARS 8, 27e and 23¢. New BUCK WHRAT, GOLDEN SYRUP, only $1.50 Best BLACK TBA, only $1 25 New CITRON, CURRAN TS and RAISINS Chien, Brana iy AMILY aud GATRa FLOUR CANNED BAUITS. Choice MINOE M¥AT Panta acti O14 BOURWON. WHEAT snd RYE WHISKEY Choice WINES, BRANDLES and SEGARS, For sale iow. B. EVANS bet D and E 487 oth a PORTANT TO S—Dsk. Of 1 MAN’S PILLS —’ combination ef. i dients in these Pills is the reault of along and extensive practice. They are mild in their Wed ce tion, and certain in correcting all ircegularities. painful menstruations, removicg all obstructions, whether from cold or other canses, headache, pain tn the side. palpitation of the heart, whites, all pervous affections, hysterics, fatigne, pain im the back and limbs. &c,, disturbed sleep, which se from interruption of nature. Dr. Qheeseman’s ilia was the commencement of an ra in the atment of these irregularities and otstractions, which have consigned so many to, © sromatare No female can enjoy g health unless she is reguiar, and whenever an obrtrection takua ace the See health begins to decline heeserman’s Pillsare the moat al remedy ever known for al] complainte peculiar to females To all nlnenen shee, are invatoable, jndecing, with 1s int; ical u hy fore i'who have used them aid ferent viods throngbont the countrys, having t) of some 2f the most eminent physician het be used, with each box: the pri: ne. F Dox, containing from 60 to 6 pila. Pills sent is rail promptly, by remitting to the proprietors Ihy. 2 Hore fines ¢ GILtren nov 2-Dist Wot UFO ete! 1 Oodar street. New York, URS STRATEGY AND, TAOTICS Dn- eq’# Militsry Art and History, Hall-ck’s ‘ary Art and Scisace, lacDougall’s Cam- paigp® of Hannibal; Loudon. Lesiieoa the Bm- ployment of Light troops; London. Jurvia’ Man- ual of Field Ocerations; London, Azsabat’s Mod ern War. Yates on Eureteny: don. Jo aini’s c sign Peer joo. Jomi: War [arm on' SS a [nov] PBANOK TaYLOn. WASHINGTON. D. C. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 27. 1864. N&. 3.689. LOCAL NEWS. Christmas. Notwithstanding the streets and avenues ot the city were merged in mud, and yesterday ‘was kept moist by a drizzling rain, the festivi- tits usual to the day were celebrated with due effectiveness, and none seemed to enter into it with more zest than did the patients at the hospitals inand around the city In nearly every hospital extensive preparations were made for a feast, musica} entertainments, fire- works, theatrical exhibitions, and, in most of the hospitals, interesting devotional exercises were had, thus affording something for the di- vertisement of all, of whatever turn of mind, CAMPBELL HOSPITAL. At 2 o’clock the inmates of this hospital (about 700 in number) were seated at a table Jaden down with turkeys, vegetables, sauces, preserves, jellies and a multitade of other eat- ables, to which they did ample justice. Speeches were delivered by A."F. Sheldon, surgeon in charge, Chaplain Gaylord and others. The patients are much indebted for their snmptu- ous feast to the kind liberality of Mrs. Jonn T. Heard, of Boston, for a contribution of $59; Mrs. Bunker, $103.50, as & contribution from the zuests of the National Hotel; from Mrs. Duncan, of Philadelphia, 295 pounds o: choice poullry; besides very yaluabie aid from Rep- Yesentatives Hooper and Kelly. The different wards were gaily decorated, and especialiy the library and reading-room hall, where was had, in the evening, a social ball, in which pa- tients, officers and visitors mingled, and all enjoyed themeelyes to the fullest extent; the excelent band of the hospital adding largely io the pleastres of the occiston. With this hos- pitel is aiso connected an excellent dramatic company, which performs evely Friday eye- ning in the large hall fitted up for that pur- pose. FINLEY U. &. HOSPITAL. At this hospital the patients were by no means forzotten, for on Saturday evening they were entertained witha fine display of fireworks, after which the Dramatic Association and Ethiopian imitators, composed of the convales- cents, each gave & performance in their halis— the former giving creditable impersonations in “Box and Cox,” aua the “Blundering Ser- vant,” and the latter giving “Mesmerism,” and “The Black Mail,” ina spirited style, with ballads, stump speeches, &c., that were in- teresting snd calculated to pass time away pleasantly. On Sunday morning, the wards were found in apple-pie order, the Surgeon in charge having offered a premium for the three wards found in the neatest and cleanest con- dition. Each ward was handsomely decorated and beautiful and appropriate designs sus- pended in the different wards; one of which (in ward 6,) was For General Thomas,” and was formed by entwining together the branches of ceaar, pine, &c., and presented a very pretty appearance. On Sunday, at 12 o’clock, be patients (about 50) sat down to tables hend- ing beneath a heavy weight of turkeys, and numerous other eatadles and delicacies of the the season, which were disposed of with a relish by all, who were in the best of spirits, because of the varied entertainments gotten up for the occasion. MOUNT PLEASANT HOSPITAL, On Sunday morning this hospital was trimmed off in fine style, (through the exertions of the patients and a few volunteer aids—lady friends of the hospital).—for the pleasant oc- casion of a Christmas dinner. The dinner was well gotten up, the tables being literally covered with turkeys, vegé- tables, mince pies, cranberry sauce and many other palatable dishes, besides an abundance of apples and cider—the number seated being about “00 patients. Grace was said hy ‘he Chaplain of the hos- pital, after which the patients “went in” and did their best, butcould not consume all that had been prepared for them, They are under many obligations to Mrs. Moree, who kindly turnished for the feast a whole barrel of cranberry sauce and other delicacies, und has been much devoted to the patients for a long time, wailing on them with a mother’s care and furnishing them with many little dainties not always at command in a bos- ital. a STANTON HOSPITAL, The arrangements here to feast the sick and steward (Mr. G. W. Jaques) having been in- dustriously aged for a week past in getting up & dinner which all the inmates of the hos- pital could partake of His efforts were emi- nertly successful, as the appreciation of the men, expressed in various ways, while at the dinner table, clearly demoustrated. The din- ner, consisting of roast turkey, roast pcef, stewed chicken, boiled ham, sweet potatoes, Irish potntoes, turnips, kale, siaw, celery, cu- cumber pickles, cranberry sauce, bread, but- ler, coffee, tea apple: Mince pies, apple ples &c., and a«mug of ale” Jor each man to“ wash the substantials down,” ail provided from the hospital fund—was spread in the dining room of the hospital, upon three tables extending the entire length of the ha!l. The room was besutitully decorated with evergreens, American flaye and shtelds being disptayed from prominent positions. In the center of the room, and midway of the center table, stood a larpe Ubristmas tree, tastefully trimmed, which attracted the attention of ail present, and which many of the patients de- clared reminded them of Christmas times at At 1 o'clock the bugle sounded, when sor 230 men filed in the side doors ot the dining 10cm, and ranged themselves around Une tables, and ail were aboodantly supplied, Capt. Stiliingiaw, the military assistant and communding officer of the gnard at Stanton, determined that Dis men should not be oat. done, had & sumptuous dinner prepared under the direction of his estimable wife, and served to the men by his fair daughters—Jeunie and Mageie—in one of the rooms attached to nis quarters. This dinner wes 45good 4s any that could be obtrined at any of our city hotels, and aiter grace had been said by Orderly Sergeaut Cornell, the thirty-eight men of Capt. ’s com- pany bezan anearnest atrackon the good things before them, with a det ibation to enjoy the opportunity ailorded, Capt. Shillingiaw being a Scotchman, he had a plentifai supply of the favorite “bot punch,” which was freely served to the men. I can be said to the credit of Capt. S that although some tea or twelve of his per- sonal friends were im attendance, none of them were invited todine until hismen bad eaten to their heart’s content, and lett the table. This fact was noticed by the brave boys, and upon ieaving the table they drank a “bumper” to the captain, bis wite, and daughters. At the present time there are only about 25° patients im Stauton Hospital, although there are excel- Jent accommodations for 500 men. Dr. Benj. B Wilson is the surgeon in charge, aud he is ably assisted by Acting Assistant Sargeons J. B. Garland, D.'W. Prentiss, W. H. Miller and Wm. Bryan. The stewards are @G. W. Jaques foxecntiye)) M E. Woodward, J. ASS and .C. Boss. There is not a hospital in Wash- ington that can boast of a better corps of offi- cers than Stanton. DOUGLASS HORPITAL. This hospital, which 1s locatea on the corner of I and 2d streets, in a row of large four story brick buildings, immediately opposite Stanton, ‘Was by nO meéans behind its neighbor with its Christmas dinner, which wasserved at 2 o’cl’k in the + Chapel,” some two hunared and fifty men setting down tothe tables, which fairly groaned with such good things as poultry, po- tatoes, onions, turnips, bread, butter, colfee, pies, cakes, apples, ale, &c. The dinner was purchased trom money of the hospital fund, and was aeperes under the direction of the Sisters of Charity. There were some thirty patients who were unable to attend the table, but they were well provided for, and served with a sumptuous repast in their vari- ous wards. The mess rooms of this hospital, in which the guards and attendants partook of thyir din- ner the same as that furnished to the patients in the Chapel was hung with the different army corps badges, made of evergreens and ar- titicial fowere, the handiwork of Private A K.Ferres. Portraits of distioguished person ages were profusely displayed, and at the head of the tables hung life-size pictures of Grant and Sherman, under which were the words, «Pride of America,” Douglass can accommodate 5:0 there are now some 200 vacant beds. tients, bat Surgeon w. Norris has charge of this hospital, and he is assisted by Drs, C. Carvelto, G. P. Han- awalt, D. L. Haight, H. Gibbons, jr., and R. B. Hitz. Lieutenant © F. Rand, is the officer of tbe guard, and the hospital etewards are Messrs. Hope, Lewis, and Piummer. STONE HOSPITAL. This boepital, (in which is kept tiie sick and Gissbled military prisoners,) was also pro- vided with an excellent dinner at 3 o’clock on Sunday. v rough the exertions of their officers, the warde being tastefully decorated with ever- greens, paper of various dc. About 200 were seated at the tables, and everything pusced off pieasantly, much wit ana humor beiog dispinyed in the mean while. Immediately after the dinner the 8 Were treated to an excellent sermon, whieh ronbded were very extensive, the execative - cakes, stewed fruit, must have had beneficial effect, as the gentle- menly surgeon in charge, P. Glennan, U.S. V, reported that not one of the inmaies were in the guard-houee on the next morning. EMORY ROBrITAL. At this hospital the usual services were held on Sabbath—Rev. Dr. Lanahan delivering an excellent discourse. Yesterday the patients, guards, &c., were entertained with a fine din- ner prepared under the direction of the officers, and furnished from the hospital tund. About 1% o’clock the patients assembled—that 1s all those able—numbering with the members of the V. R. C.on dnty there 510 and headed by the band, they proceeded to the dining hall, where they were seated under the directiou of Executive Steward Bramhill. A few remarks ‘were made by Surgeon N. R. Mosely in charge, in which he congratulated,the company on the return of another Christmas, and stated that we had made a full year’s progress in putting down the rebellion, Sherman having cone much of the work, and to-day while extending their congratulations on the return of the Christmas season, they could congratulate themselves on the capture of Savannah. The dinner consisted of turkey, geese, chick- en, beef, mutton, vegetables, &c., and was topped off with fine old fashioned plum pud- ding and pie. Those who were unable to goto the table were provided for in the wards. The dining hall was handsomely decorated and while the patients were engaged in eating, the fine band performed a number of appro- priate airs. The various wards were fixed up instyle—the ward masters having emulated each other in tastefully adorning the wards, the officers haying offered a premium for the best looking ward as to cleanliness, con- venience, &c. This offer induced the ward masters to do their best, and the consequence Was thatevery ward bore some semblance to afairy bower. During the merning three of the officers appointed as judges visited and in- epected the wards, and united in deciding in favor of Ward H, which was most beautifully and tastefully decorated. Subsequently the officers, with a nomber of guests, dined in the chapel, partaking of a dinner exactly similar to that partaken of by the patients; and atter full justice was done, a number of sentiments were offered and drank® and speeches made in response to two excel- lent ones by Dr. Walsh (who was officer of the gay) who congratulated his fellow officers on the high reputation of the hospital, which was now spoken of in every city as one of the best. At7% o'clock a grand concert gotten up under the direction of Messrs. A. V: King (stage man- ager) and J. G. Perkins (musical director) took place in the dining hall, where all the patriots who were well enough to be there and quite a number of invited guests were in at- tendance. The programme embraced over twenty pieces, among which were a number of comic and sentimental songs, dances, solos on various instruments, including cne on a tin dipper handle. LINCOLN HOSPITAL. Extensive preparations were made at this hospital (of which Dr. J. C. McKee is the head) for a proper observance of the day, and every one, officers and patients, vied with the other in making the day &s much like a holiday at. home as possible, In the morning an exami- nation of the colored school (composed mostly of the children of the contraband laborers em- loyed about the hospital, and taught by Rricses! Hill and Gates,) took place in the pres- ence of the parents and friends of the scholars, numbering about 100, and after its conclusion, everything having passed off well, each schol- ar received a Christmas gift of a cornucopia with candies, &c. (juite a number of whites ‘were present, among whom we noticed Senator Jiarlan, Rey. Mr. Butler, chaplain of the hos- pital, and Dr. Cohen, superintendent of colored schools, all ot whom made short addresses, as ‘well as the surgeon in charge, who was accom- panied by hie staff. Steward Johnson attended to the distribution of the presents here. Rev. Dr. Adams, of New York, aud others of the Onristian Commission were also present. At 23; o’clock the grand affair of the day—the Obristmas dinner—came off. The patientsand attendants, numbering about 1,300, gathered in the dining hall, which was tastefully deco- rated, and after the Divine blessing had been implored by Rev. J G. Butler, the chaplain, they fell to and did fall justice to the turkeys, weese, chickens, pies, &c., which had been handsomely prepared. The table was sup- plied with ale, and was set out under the di- rection of Mr. Dudley. the Commissary Stew- ard, who performed bis part admurabiy. This room was decorated with evergreens, flags, Ac., and the sight of thirteen hundred ot our braye boys feasting atone time was well worth seeing. Among the mottos were the iclliowing: “Our surgeon in charge. may he Ss. on be promoted, bat notto leave us.” “The Executive Officer, should he be taken away, may he speedily be promoted.” ‘Liberty and \nion, one and inseperable.” “Merry, Mlerry Chrictmas,” with figure of a turkey, with wuife and fork stuck in it After the inner man had been fully satisfied, the assemblage guye three cheers for the Surgeon in charge, (Dr. McKee) the Executive Ollicer, (Dr. W. Linasley, of this city;) for the President and for the army and navy, aud separated to their quarters, While the men were at dinner, an ected diyertisement was presented. The n isin full yiew of the dining hall, and is furnished with an extensive cooking appa- retus, and asthe men were tuking {heir dessert, a figure, representing Jett. Davis, was run up directly over the range, the tops of which Were simultaneously taken off, causing the fire to light up the tigure and its surroundings with a sort of infernal glare, giving a vivid re- presentation of the Unton soldter’s idea of the arch traitor’s “heareafier.”” This affeir caused great excitement, aud Jelf. was groaned tusti- ly, while many exclaimed “Amen” to thedoom foreshadowed to him. ‘Lhe surgeon in charge was the recipient of a very handsome present during the day—a yery beautiful horse, folly equipped with saddls, bridle, holsters, and fine pistols, which was sent out to him in charge of a colored boy, with a card sxying it was a present from his Phila. detpbia triends. Dr. McKee is a most excellent officer, @3 the fine condition of the hospital under his charge testifies, and he as wellas the various cllicers, among whom is Execative Steward Hardy, deserve much credit for the manner in which the day was spent thera yes- terday. At Braneb Hospital, which is an adjnnct to Lincoln, and is under the charge ot br. Mckee, the duy was observed by the patients, about 350 In pumber, who are mostly composed of those conyalescing from Lincoln. All the wards were heayily trimmed with evergreens, as also was the dining room, where the men sut down about 2 o'clock, and after grace had heer. said by Rev. Mr. Ferry, they “moved in,” “and scon the turkies and other poultry. roast bees, bam and eggs, mince pies, &, which was washed down with coffee, beer, aud tea, bore testimony to the manner in which the men engaged themselyes; but so plentiful was the supply that they could not get through with it, Alter all were through with eating cheers were given for the President and Drs. McKee and Lindsley. Dr. Van Zandt, is now in immediate charge of this hospital He with his assistant, aud Stewards Brush and Michals, saw that every thing was prepared for the dinner, and were rewarded by the approbation of the men. From what little we have observed at the yerious hospitals, we have noticed that that class of then designated as stewards hold very responsible ‘positions, and that it takes men with considerable tact and a great deal energy to fill those places, and yet we are informed that their pay 1s not much more than the non- commissioned officers. We hear that an effort wilt be made during this Congress to increase the rank and pay ofthis ciase,and we fee} sure that those members of rither House who have visited the hospital, or who are acquainted with the duties of these officers will give their votes for an increase of their pay. MARINE BARRACKS, At the marine barracks, according to the time-honoyed custom, the men, nambermg with the guard trom the Nayy Yard, over200, were treated to a fine dinner, consisting of an end- Jess variety of dishes to which they did full justice Col. Zeilen and Indy, with the staff of tbe corps and many Officers Were present, and before the men sat down they were addrassed by Lieut. Nokes, who now commands the post. After doing tull justice to the edibles,a num- ber of tousts were offered and responded to by some of the non-commissioned officers and men. The dinner was gotten Sp by. S ti c Dunn, Quartermaster ‘geant Wilker, aad Sergeant Reyvolds-and the meaner in which they performed Spel apte won the ¢ncomiums of the officers and ‘ Sh Se Tus Reicious OssERvance or Curist- MA. Atthe Uatholicand Episcopal Oh a: " venal, Obristmas day: (Suni ihn terved withepecial emphaats f 7) WSS Oo At.5t. Matihew’s Chareb, (Uatholic) Rev. Chas, White, pastor, at5 a, m, Homarce First Mase was sung, at 11a.m.,Grand High with orchestra, Yon W ass in LS by G, in most.effective si the organist river @ 5th, by Mies Kate Anderson, Mrs, N. Callan, Mrs. Geiger, and Prof. Cnincilla. AtSt. Patrick's Church, (Catholic) the music was aleo of 8 high order. At5a. m., the choir (full) sang Mozart’s Great 12th Mass, in O, and atila.m, Grand Mass in Db, by Wells. Prof. Caulfield is the organist here, with Miss Mi Mugrray, Mrs. Caulfield, Mrs. S V. Noyes, an: others of musical note im the vocal parts. Rey. J. A. Waiter, the pastor here, prefaced his sermon by an uent appeal in behait of St. Charles College, Baltimore, the alma mater of 80 many distinguished Catholic divines, AtStu Preercatil sem td the music was also very superior; Prof. Meltzbach presiding atthe organ, and Mrs. Brown, Mr. J. Matting- ly, Miss Mattingly, Bir Tardella, Mr. A. Smith, and others of fine vocal abilities of the congregation coniributing their ald om the Oc- casion. Mozart's great Mass No. 7 was giver here in admirable style. Rey. Mr Lynch said the early (4 o'clock) Mass here, and v. Mr. Raiph preached, and the secend Mass was said by Key. Mr Bokle, Father Lynch preach. ing. St. Domintck’s Chnreh was very be: - fully dressed with evergreens and flowers, and the whole interior presented a very cheerfal and attractive appearance, in accordance with the joyful nature of the day At St. Aloysius Charch, (Catholic,) Christ- mas was celebrated with mach festivity. On Christmas Eve, the young ladies of St. Aloy- sivs’ Academy, under the care of the Sisters of Mercy, gave An entertainment at two o'clock in the afternoon, during which: the young In- dies performed several pieces on the piano and spoke several dialogues. Atter the perform- ance, Misses Mary Eckloff and Mary Riely came up and presented, on the part of the scholars, © handsome writing desk, accom. panied with a neat and appropriate address, to which Father Wiget replied with much feel- ing. Theboys attached tothe male department, under the charge of Mr. J. P. Brophy, held theirs at 7 p.m, in which the same order of exercises took place, and during which Master George Hadley presented, on the partof the day and Sunday school scholars, the Rey. Father Wiget with a complete set of harness. The affair passed off with great credit to the schol- ars. be schools are in the most flourishing condition—those of the Sisters number 400 and the male department 300. On Christmas morn- ing, at 5a.m.,asolemn high mass was sung. The church was beautifully decorated with evergreens, and the altar dressed with white eamelias. The music was most solemn and impressive. Besides the mass, Mrs. Kretsch- mar sang the « Adesta Fidelis;’ and «There were Shepherds keeping their Night Watches” was also sung with the greatest feeling b: Mrs. K , and the Rey. Father Hitzelberger ad- dressed & tew but impressive words to all present. Atila.m.thechurch was again filled, and the grand twelfth mass of Mozart was per- formed in grand style by the choir, and the ser- mon preached by the Kev. Father Stonestreet, on the birth of our Savior. On Monday the children of the parish hada large Christmas tree. During the evening the children enjoyed themselves greatly, and all will remember win feelings of joy the Christmas at St. Aloy- sius, At St. John’s Church (Episcopal) fall and heavy festoons of evergreens, suspended from the central sky-light and diverging therefrom, bad a fine effect; and this was sdded to by tha delicate tracery of green along the extent of the gallery panel work. The services were con- ducted by Rev. G.W. Smith. This charch hus been distinguished for years for the excel- lence of its quartette choir, which is constituted at present as follows:—Miss Emma B. Tarner, Mrs. Cieary, Mr. S. V. Noyes, Mr. Parker. Organist, Mr. Meding. The musical services were Te Deum, composed by W.S. Lloyd; Ben- edictus, by Winter; anthem, «While shepherds watched,” &c., by Lloyd. At the Church of the Epiphany, the «dim religious light” of the beautitul interior of this fine church edifice was further reduced by the Wealth of evergreens and rare flowers, dis- posed in wreaths, festoons, and boquets, throughout the building. Among the orna- mental inscriptions were the following, Be- hold, thy King cometh,” “Unto us a Child is born,” “King of Kings and Lord of Lords,” “The word was made flesh,” Sc. The music was ander the direction of Signor Strini, conduetor of the choir, assisted by Mr. Kroell, who presided at the organ. The opén- ing sentence, the prayer from Stradella, with appropriate words, was beautifully rendered by Mre. Blanchard. The main feature of the music for the day was a Te Deum composed for the occasion by Mr. Kroell. The harmonies ‘Were massive and the solos beautifal; one of which, an alto solo. was effectively rendered by the performer, and admired by the entire congregation. The Jubilate, by Rosenthal, and the Psalm, with music, by Mozart and Ros- sini, were effectively rendered, especially the bass solo in the latter piece, performed by Sig- nor Strini. The beautiful soprano solos were very tastefully executed. Rey. Dr Hall, rector, occupied the pulpit, and deifvered & discourse from the 14th verse, ist chapter of John’s Gospel, “The word was made flesh,” &c. The children of the parish were not overlooked this Christmas. The teachers of the Sabbath School, at considerable expense, prepared for them & tree laden with gil's, just such as would pleage the children, and this was presented to the children of the parish on Saturday afternoon. Trinity Church (Episcopal) was also finely cecorated with green and with beautifal fow- ers. The heavy wreaths of green carried spi- rally up the columns of the church hada flue eftect, as did the various embiazoned tnscrip- tions framed in green. Prominent amongst these. upon &@ white ground, appeared the words, “Glory to God in the High "and over the altar appeared a beautifal “Star of Bethlenem” The services were conducted bere by the rector, Rey. Mr. Keeling. The musical services given here too were of a superior order. Grace Church (Episcopal) was handsomel: and éppropriately dressed with evergreens an bolly, and with cross of evergreens above the altar. A prominent feature was the escuteh- egu which ornamented the centre of the gal- atthe west end. It is intended to repre- sent the banners of the four principal tribes of Isreel united under cone cognizance, sur- mounted by the crown representing the royalty of Jesus. This shield 1s divided into quarter- ings by a cross of green, which is illuminated by a smaller cross of gold. On the tiret part is a lion of gold,ona ground of blue, to repre- sent Judah; in the second, a black ox,on 4 gold field, to represent Ephraim; in the third, aman, on & ground of gold, to represent Reuben; and in the fourth a golden eagie, on a tleld of blue, torepresent Dan. These denote, by tie lion, power; the ox, patience; the man, religion and rexeon; the eagle, wisdom, egility aud sub- limaty, the whole indicating the original charch ot God as collected in the twelve tribes, and Low surmounted by the crown as being under the government of Jesus Obrist, whose natal dsy these ornamentations were intended to honer. The recte tT. Holmead, preached from St. Luke, 2d chapter, Lith verse. The choir performances, conducted by Mr. Yestu: were adinirable. At the Church of the Ascension, ( Episcopal.) the services were couducted by th« rector, Rey. Dr. Pinckney, who preached from Isaiah, 96. The church was very handsomely decorated with devices in cedar, ivy and palm, accom. panied by brautitul Nowers. A triple arch o.erthe altar bore the words + Connsellor,” “The Almighty God,” “Prince of, Peace.” Above was 4 gilt star in gill, orhamented with evergreen, represeuting the Star of Bethlehem. The font was decked with a profusion of white Japonicks and other rare flowers. The altar railing bore the inscription, ‘Glory to God in the highest,” and the choir front bore the words, “To youis born this day a Savior which is Christ the Lord.” The admirable qnartette choir at this church (Mrs. Dabant soprano; Mise Goodrich, contratto; Mr. W. M. Mew, basso; Mr. Van Baskirk, tenor, with Mr. E. 8. Kimball as organist) performed in superasty: as opening anthem ;‘ White Shepherds Watshed, &e.,” by Lloyd; after which Venite, by Laud; grand Te Deum, by Lloyd; Juvilate, by Carr. At Christ Ohurch, (Episcopal.) ‘F Mr. Harris preached. The church was finely dec- orated with evergreens, and in diflerent por- tions pf the building appropriate motto-s were displayed, &morg them one over the door, « Messiab 18 King.” The choir, under the lead- ership of Mr. Samuel Cross, was very ef- fective, and was accompanied by Mr. Myrick on the organ. The English Untheran Church, (Rev. J.G, BRutler,) was very tastefully decorated with evergreens, by the ladies of the congregation, and presented a beantiful appearance. The services were made particularly Interesting b the participation in them by the Sunday Schoo} under their superintendent, Mr. Pratt. The school performed several Ohristmas anthems in very fine style. The pastor, during the day, delivered two discourses without snuouncing @ text, and which may be entitled leasuns from. the manger. In these discourses principal points connected with the incarnation were discusced. Interesting services in connection with the day, we learn, took place at the other Uatho- lic, Episcopai, and Lutheran churches of the eity and District, —~~ —-__+ eee --_______ M NEW ORLEA CarRo, Dec. 24.—The steamer Magaia, trom New_ Orleans on the 17th instant, has arrived. The Evening Star. irom New York, had reach. ed there. ‘he George Cromwell, for New York; left on the 17th. The prize cehooner Julia.of Nassau, with was captured off the atent ULS. mer safel, tpahk Orleans. own emcee @ torpedo. NO

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