Evening Star Newspaper, January 11, 1865, Page 3

nn. LOCAL NEWS. ANUSEMENTS TO NIGHT, Fonp’s THEATER —This evening, Mr. Ed- ‘win Forrest will give his grand SRakspearian impersunation of “Hamlet, Prince of Den- mark, supported by the celebrated tragedi- €nne, Madame Ponisi, as the «(Jueen,” and Mr. McCullough as the “Ghost.” Every per- £0n should see this beautiful play. GRoveEr’s THEATER.—Many being unable to gain admission at Grover’s last evening, “Garcia; or, Love's Ordeal,” will be repro- duced to-night, with Miss Avonia Jones in the characters of “The Princess Garcia,” and *‘Peregrina, the Maid of the Inn.” The per- formance will cénciude with “Val-au-yent,” by the Martinetti Troupe. Oxvorp Hatt —Every night there is some- thing hew at tbe Oxford Music Hall; new songs, mew dances, new plays, and new faces. Miss Ada Tesman, the excellent vocalist appears to- night. Let every one go and hear her, _CANTERBU 2 “Harlequin Fantasio; or, the Fairy of the Silver Egg,” will be re-produced to-night, with startling tricks and magic changrs, new and beautiful Scenery, mechani- ‘eal effects, &c. Go in tim ‘crowded out. pie Soyer ry ——_>—_—_—_ Mrrtine oF THE Scuoon Taustees.—The Board of Public School Trustees met last night at their chamber, in the City Hall, Mr. Mur- tagh in the Chair. The Chair laid before the Board a communi- catton from the the treasurer, (Mr. John Sess- ford,) containing a detailed statement of all public school property in his possession on the 24th of December. Read and referred to Com- mittee on Supplies. ~ Monthly reports were then called for, when Bir. Morsell (the Secretary,) stated that the ‘were not ready to be laid before the Board, owing to the new blank forms not being in readiness. Mr Rhees reported the returns of the 24 Dis- ‘trict were all in. Mr. Wilson presented the bill of R. T. Mor- sell, for examining the title of a new school- Bo the bill of John Mountney, for repair- ing stoves, &c., in the Second District; and the bill of Dixon & King, for fuel, all of which ‘were ordered to be paid. Mr. Rhees presented the bill of Magill & Witherow, for $186.30, for printing blanks, &c. Ordered to be paid. The treasurer also presented to the board a Jarge number of bills, which were approved and ordered to be paid. Mr. Turton asked permission to withdraw the resolution authorizing the discontinuing of night schools, offered by him at a former meet- ing. Granted. Mr. Holmead regretted that Mr. T. withdrew the resolution, as he thought the night schools were barren of any fruits, and in order to test the matter, and give gentleman an opportunity to express their views, he renewed the resolu- tion just withdrawn. Some Jittle discussion ensued, and finally the subject was referred to a special committee, consisting of Messrs. Turton, Wight, Hitz, and Holmead. Mr. Rhees offered a resolution, which was adopted, authorizing the Secretary to make arrangements to haye the minutes of the board published, after each meeting, in some city paper, in order that the teachers may be offi- ciahy informed of changes in rules, adoption of new plans, &c. Mr. R., in introducing this Tresolution, gave among reasons fer doing so, that it was often found impossible to obtain an extra copy of the Star or other papers contain- ing reports of the proceedings of the meetings of the board. On motion of Mr. Miller, Dr. F. S. Walsh was elected Vice President for the ensuing year. Adjourned. Deart M&8TING IN THE FIRST WARD.—A large meetirg of the citizens of the First Ward was held last night at Stott’s Hall, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 20th street. Mr. Samuel FE. Douglass was called to the chair, and U. B. Baker appointed secretary. Mr. Douglass, in stating the object of the Meeting, said that if some steps were not taken to reduce the quota, every able-bodied citizen in the ward would be required to fill the large number assigned to this ward. A gentleman stated that to his knowledge, when the enrollment was made, there were employed in the Government corrals in the First Ward over 2,000 men, and that now there ‘were something less than 200. After a collection had been taken up to de- fray the expenses of the meeting, on motion the meeting adjourned until to-morrow night, to hear the reports of their Aldermen and members of the Common Council as to the proceedings of the boards. ———_—_ TRIAL or Cart. J. M. ErstTer, 18TH U.S. InvanTRY.—The trial of Capt. J. M. Eyster, 18th United States infantry, mustering and disbursing officer, was on Monday concluded by the general court martial of which Briga- dier General H. S. Briggs is president, and Major H. B. Burnham, U.S. A., judge advo- cate. The case has occupied the court for sev- eral weeksfand the investigation has been very laberious. Hundreds ot rolls, receipts, voach- ers, &c., covering thousands of payments, have been examined and compared, and witnesses examined concerning them. Capt. Eyster’s defalcations, as charged, were over fifty thou- sand dollars, but for almost all of this amount he furnished vouchers of some kind, many of which were however, defective in dates, or fartof the signatures. The findings may be Tooked for in a few days. a Dgapv.— We regret to announce the death of Martin Johnson, Esq., an old and universally esteemed citizen, a faithful officer of the Gov- ernment, for many years a prominent clerk in the Sixth Auditor’s Office, and for the last six- teen years Treasurer of the Grand Lodge I. O. O.¥F. He died in great peace last night aftera protracted illness. His funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon, and will be largely attended by bis brethren of the Order, his late associates in office, and trignds generally. The deceased was a native of New Jersey, but has been a resident of Washington for the last forty years. He died in the 68th year of his age. ‘There will be a general meeting of the Order of Odd Fellows to-night, to make arrangements for his funerai. 2 U.S. Supreme Court, January 10.—No. 95. Wm. Sheets, plaintiff in error vs. The Les- see of Henry R. Seldenet al. This cause was argued by Mr. Hendricks for the defendants in error, and submitted on a printed argument by Mr. Dumont for the plaintiff in error. No. 96. Frederick W. Coleman, appellant, vs. The Hudson River Bridge Company at Albany. The argument of this cause was commenced by Mr. Carlisle for the appellant, and continued by Mr. Pruyn for the appellees. Adjourned. —— FUNERAL or PoLiceman B. F. Morris.— Yesterday, at 2 o’clock p. m., the funeral of Patrolman Morris took place from his late residence, on 4th, near I street north Not- withstanding the rain descended in copious showers, a large company assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to the memory of a deceased friend. After religious services at the house. the funeral cortege proceeded to Glenwood—a detachment of the Metropolitan Police in uniform, under Sergeant Cronin, act- ing as the escort—where the remains were de- posited in the vault. Se U.S. Court or CLarms, January 10 —Charles F. Stansbury ys. The United States. The ar- gument of this cause was continued and con- cluded by Mr. Caverly for the claimant, and by Mr. Bingham, the Solicitor, and Mr. Weed, the Assistant Solicitor, for the United States, nd the casesubmitted. Adjourned. pS Ree Erratum.—It was Mr. Bowen and not “Mr. Brown” wko made the motion in the Lev Court for a reconsideration of the vote for of- ficers. City cotemporaries who stole our item, ripe ho and all, will please correct accord- gly. a ————_ Ske NoTice of draft meetings at City Hall in another column. ——__ Laxox sax of Foreign Sea Shells, graph albums, books, stationery, and fancy goods, cutlery, silver plated ware, watches, jewelry, gold and silver pencils, &c., this ednesday evening, at 7 o'clock, at W. B. Lewis’ Auction Room, No. 307 Pa. ay., to be continued every evening until the whole stock shall be sold. It photo- H. Philippi, Hair- ladies’ hair at any M. William's, de 31-6t Bpxciay Norio dresser. from Pari heur during the d. 336 Pennsylvani “Trey Cure |"? What cures? AYER’s ONERRY Pectorat fora Cough, AYeR's Pitts for a purgs- tive, and AYER’s SaRSaPaRRILLA for the com+ plaints that require ve médidine, §5-lw FALL aNp WINTER CLeraina. New weyles Superb Stock of Overcoata, rock, and Walking Coats, Pantaloons, Vests, and Boys’ Clothing, Furnishing Goods, &e. € are now prepared to exhibit our stoc! acd Boys’ Ready- e Clothin bce of ttyle. variety and excel! thfulze sof manufacture, has not pasted by any stock heretofore offered in this market Those in sear Youths’ wear a1 stock. We can say with assurance wil) find the right article on the most reasonable terms. Also, an extensive atsortment of Geatlemen’s Furnishing Goods, ce prising everything neces- @ary for a complete outfit. NOAH WALKER & CO. 268 Pa. a Cc l)-8m* Metropolitan Hotel Buildi Dx. Dvrowr’s Sugar-coated Female Regulatin, Pills are the very best in use. They operate speedily and fectvely. acd being sugar-coated create no ause® upon the most delicate stomach. A trial of these Pills will prove their supertority over all oth- ers. Price $l abex. Bold by 8. 0. Ford, corner Lith street and Pe: avenue, Wathington,and Hen- Fy Cook, Alexandria, ja6 ly SPEOIAL NOTIO#S: pros aa & Uasleal Kegp Disease At Bar, Invalids, broken down in ‘health and spirits by Chronic Dyspepsia, or suffering from the terrible exhaustion which follows the attack of acute dis- ease, the testimony of thousands who have been raised as by miracle from a similar state of pros tration, by Hosra7rer’s Stomacn Birrers, is a sure guarantee that by the same means you too may be strengthened and restored. But to those who stand in peril of epidemics, to all who, by reason of exposure, privations, or uncongenial climate, or unhealthy pursuits, may at any moment be stricken down, this paragraph is most particu- larly and emphatically addressed. You, who are thus situated, are proffered an absolute safeguard against the danger that menaces you. Tone and regulate the system with this harmlese medicinal Stimulant and Alterative, and you will be fore- armed against the maladiés whose seeds float sround you in the air unseen, Hosrerrer’s Sromaen Bitters are not only a standard Tonic and Alterative throughout the United States, but they are accredited by the certificates of the most distinguished citizens of the Union, to the people of all other lands. In Canada, Australia, and the West Indies, they are gradually taking the place of all other Stomachics, whether native or foreign, and as surely as truth is progressive and demon- stration overthrows doubt, they will eventually supersede 6yery other Invigerant and Restorative now employed in medicinal practice. New York House, 80 Cedaar street, N.Y, Ja5-27 Loss FRANGIPANNI ToetT Powper. This widely and justly celebrated article which is used throughout Europe, and considered ANE£crssitY 1" tHE To1.xt oF Every Lavy is now for the first time introduced TO THE LApIES OF AMERICA, FRANGIPANNI POWDER is unrivalled for removing Chaps, Ohafes, Blotches Pimplesand other impurities of the skin, render- ing it soft, clear, smooth and beautiful. FRANGIPANNI PowDSR is used to remove Tan and FreckL&s, giving fresh ness to the complezion and ahsalthy hueto the skin with youthful softness. FRANGIPANNI PowDER is used by the ladies of Europe to sprinkle on the inside of Kip GLovgs, enablinga tight glove to be drawn on and off with ease, and preventing their being soiled by perspiration, After the glove is withdrawn it leaves the hand BMootH, Sort, and Waits with a delicate freshness and perfume, FRANGIPANNI POWDER is used to remove all roughness and redness of the Hawnps,Arms and Facer. It seftens Cexns, and all other cutaneous excresences. Price 25 Cents and 50 Cents, according to size of Package. For sale by Witicox & Co., Principal popes 181 Water street New York, and Principal Druggists and Perfumers, dec 20-3m Kromer’s (UpHAM’s Harn Dre Fifty Cents a Boz. Boxestarger than Dyes that sell for $1, Natural, durable, beautiful. Warrantedto pleacs This ar- ticle has been thoroughly tested by Dr. Cuittox, of New York, and Profs. Booth and Garrett, of Philadelphia, who pronounce {t free frem all poi- sonous ingredients, and the material composing it will not injure the most delicate hair. Sold by Drugegists and Fancy Goods dealers everywhere. Joun J. Knomer, Sole Proprietor, 403 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. DRUNKENNESS CURED. The inebriate may now bid defiance to the tempt- ingcup. Dr. Zane’s antidote for strong drink is acertain cure for drunkenness. It creates a dis- like for strong drink, and can be administered without the knowledge of the patient. Descriptive circulars sent to any address. For sale by all respectable Druggists in the United States and Canadas. Price $1 per box, or packages of six boxes for $5. Joux J. Kaounn, Wholesale Agent, 403 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa, Dx. Raxp’s SPECIFIC. Theoldest and most reliable medicine for th cure of Spermatorhes, Seminal Weakness, Loss of Power,&c. This medicine has stood the test of over thirty years, and has al 8 proved a success Dr, Rand's Specific is exhibited in the form pills, made up entirely of substances that have a specific effect upon the generative organs. Most persons associate the idea of operations upon the bowels from taking any kind of pills. The Specifi of Dr, Band ts not intended as an evacuating medi- cine. Ita medical virtues are expended entirely upon the impaired generative organs, The pills are not unpleasant to the taste, and many persons masticat them with impunity before swaliowing them; 1 hich plan we would always recommend, as affording the speediest way to get the effect of the reme¢ gy. Prise $1 per box, or six boxes for $5. Dru sgists everywhere. Bold by Joux J. KRomER. Wholesale Agent, Ohestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa. For sale in Washington by § ©, ForD, corner Pa, avenue and Eleventh street. au 3l-eoly Nervous Desitity, SEMINAL WEAKNESS, etc., Can Be Cured by one who has really cured himself and hundreds of others, and will tell you nothing but the trush. Address, with aa Epwaap RAVER, mar 2-D& W,ly Lock Box, Boston, Mass. Wanrrantzp 70 Cure in Six Days.—Dr.4God- frey’s Antidote, an English Specific of sixty-five pare “aten ding, will cure Gonorrhea in siz days. ANTED—Three WAITER BOYS, at the Gan- Wee. are Re Barkeeper.. Xt" ANTED—By a gentlem: his wife, an W Anternianea RGSumes end He, Tite a dress a note t6"J.0.,” Star Office, jan 11-3t* ANTED—A HOME io a small private family to do ge ress ** H..” at this ofice. NOUewerk. Address Bw j ANTED—At No. 415 B street. between 8th Y and 9th, a GIRL to the table and assistin the washing and ironing also, 8 BOY. it" WANTED by &@ respectable woman, a BIT* UAT Star CUATION as plain cook, Address Box No.4 ANTED—A PARTNER, with $1,000 or two WwW With $500 each. to embark in See re- auviring $1,500, and certain! tive of any of the times, Call 293 Tthste ete WANTED—A gsod German GIRL, well recom- mended, in a smali private family. Good Wages paid. Enquire at 351 5th street, corner of H. Jan 11-3t* WANTED-a SITUATION. by a respectable girl, as chambermaid, or would do general housework, Apply at No. 69 K street, between 2ith and 25th. —————————— es W ANTED—A COLORED MAN, to open oysters and make himself generally usefai in Oye tersaloon, Apply at 43 7th street, bet. Sand T. ja -3t* ¥F. MITCHELL, WANTED-A good GIRL, for washing, cook- ing. and general heusework. Apply immedi- ately, with recommendations, to 380 E street parlor, it* WANTED By a young mar, 18 years of age, a b SITUATION ina grocery store or some other where he can take bimself useful. Ad- drei B.H.,” Post Office. ja 11-2t* ANTED—A plain COOK, WASHER, and WANKON ER went 9 OK WASHER, and Also.a BOY. Apply 481 l0th street, between D and E, jan 11-2t* WwW ANTED—A Furnished HOUSE containing five guts cooPtoa SptaRUte cha ttt si DY ea this office, stating terms and location. i it ANTEO—A WOMAN to cook, wash and iron in senate family, ashort distancein the country. Apply at 10 o'clock a. m., at 425 6th street, between Band F. 1t* ANTED—A SITUATION, ty a respectable ee as cook, washer and ironer. Apply at Bhat eee 24th and 25th and A and B sts, TED—A PARTNER, with aboat $800 te 200, in a good cash paying established immediately. References exchanged. t office of this paper, or add 3. M3 snes ANTED—A WOMAN €00K, and a BOY to Ww attend bar. Inquire at Diamond House. 464 10th st. ja 10-3t* | WANTED—Two good WORKMEN. Steady work. Good wages will be paid. No. 491 10th street and Pa avenue, Ja 10-3t* ANTED TO SELL—LOOKING GLASS Wate Ten eekalee Gate ‘DEMON. GEOT’S Human Hair and Perfumery Store, corner of D and 10th streets, near the avenue. jan 9-3t* WANTED 82,50) asaloan for ove or two years secured by deed of trust on valuable im- pere and unimproved property inthe center o the city. Address *‘X YZ,” through the Wash- ewe post Office, during the present week, Jan 9-: V ANTED TO RENT OR PUROHASE—A small HOUSE, furnished or unfurnished, ina good locality, “n either Washington or Georgetown. Address J, B., Box 590 Washinton Post Ofiice. jan7 lw FOR EENT AND SALE. enone ey on =)! oie ee URNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT— For rent com- fortable and well furnished ROOMS, at No.450 a treet, between Gand H streets. @ location one of the most desirable in the city. de 15 1m erwise, pleasantly s! & at 416 6th strect, between F and @ sts, ja lI-ste FOE SAF One old BILETARD TABLE 430 Pasaves ee ee en tie FOE REN T—Two small HOUSES on south side atreets onc a eo STF thr ae ast. 0. etri wer between L and Mrorth. jan 11st" WO SMALL FRAME HOUSES TO RENT—Four from War Depariment, Tecuirs of LOUIS BOLE ar artm: = ire of LIBUR. isth street west, between Land M. J 11-St= [FOR BENT—Two ROOMS on first oor of.» pri- ., vate residence, furnished or unfarnished, and suitable for gentlemen. References required, Ap- Rae 10S Green street, Georgetown, . 3 Fo RENT—One Frame HOUSE on Ist st.. Capi- tol Hill, near C street; 2 Frame HOUSES on 2ist street. near F street. and one on 29d and @ats., H. 1 JOHNBTON, No. 373 in lst Ward. Apply to Pa. av., opposite National Hotel. FOR BENT OR SALB—In Georgetown. on 6th street, a new FRAME HOUS: Conte ining. 4 rooms, large lot. Also for sale, the very desirable Building Let en Ist street, south side, east of Frederick street. For particulars inquire at 109 Gay street, Georgetown, D.C. jan 1l-lw* 'OR RENT—Two UNFURNISHED ROOMS, on first floor. No. 679 O street, between 24 and 3d, Capitol Hill. ja 10-2t™ OR RENT—Two neatly Furnished PARLORS, No. 407 12th street, three blocks from the State Department; to gentlemen only, jan 1)-3t* TS RENT—A Furnished PARLOR and CHAM- BER, on the second Foor. Enquire at 41 Le uisia: vente, between 6th and 7th. ja 10-3t* WO UNFURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT— Qn K street, between Isth and I9th sts , First Ward. Apply at D. DALY’S Grocery Store. No, 15%. 4 jn 10-4t* Fe ane CE ce rie ee mmediatel y | ‘or particulars apply WW. MITOHELL, _jan 10-Im* Park House, 332 E st. TORE FOR RANT AND SMALL STOCK OF )) GROCERIES for sale, Inquire of WM. B. LEWIS, Auctioneer, No. 307 Pennsylvania av- enue. ja 10-3t ‘OR RENT—A first class UNFORNISHED HOUSE in Georgetown; contains 11 rooms; lo- cation most desirable; rent $8) per month. Also, a COTTAGE on the Istand; 8 rooms: good yard; $40 per month, MITCHELL & 80N, Beal Estate Brokers, 8 E, corner Pa. av. jan 10-1w ° and 15th street. A RARE CHANCE TO ENGAGE IN A PROF- itable and at Business, immediately, for one or two perene ith small capital each, in an old established Grocery Produee Store. Ill health and other business, cause of selling. Price. with or without stock, $1,200 to $2,400. Por particulars inquire at Star Office, or address M. N., at this of- fice. ja 10-3t* QTORE YOR BENT, “AND FIXTURES FOR \) tale cheap, if applied for immediately. No. 390 llth ,above K street. jag 3t* FURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT—No. 256 4th street, between Land K sts. House open from 12 ’e ock until 4p.m. Reference required. To a good tenant price moderate ja 9-3t* Fee. RENT—A BRICK HOUSH, with eight rooms, on L street north, between 16th and 16th streets west, No. 350. Possession given im- mediately, Apply next door, Ja 9-3t* WV ANTED—Anexperienced CATERER. Appl t No. 485 12th street west, between B and ¥. White man and a Northerner preferred. ja 6-6t* W ANTED—A small HOUSB or ROOMS for hourekeeping. where a small dog ean be kept in the yard. within l@ minutes walk of the Star ofes Aaares .J.B., Box 663, stating terms, -e03t* WV ANTED_ Middle aged WHITR WOMAN to ‘ge tothe country to do general housework and take charge of the house; woman who can come well recommended, Her reward will be a ood home and liberal wages. Address Forest ak, Montgomery county, Md. jan 4-e06t* JOS. THOMPSON. WASTED: Ladies and Gent’s cast off CLOTH- ING, WATCHES, PISTOLS, FURNITURE, or apy Kind of Personal Property. No. 416 B'st., near the Post office. ja5-Im* W ANIED_By ten and wife a BED- ROOM and SITTING ROOM, with BOARD for one, in the neighborhood of 10th and llth sts. Address A. J. K,, at this office. jan4 ANTED—Ladies who wish STAMPING, PINKING AND FLUTING done as it eught to bes £9, to the only practical hand intown., That is WM, PRINCE, 381 FP street, who has om hand 75,000 petterns for Embroidery and Braiding, and is weekly receiving from the designers new and beautiful patterns. Having the only machine in town to make patterns, he is able to meet any op- pssition. Goods stamped while you wait. Look out ladies in whose hands you give your goods, Weare Teeponsible for every article we stamp. 5 W *5, NURSE WANTED. Apply to Dr. W. P. JOHNSTON, No, 466 7th street, between the hours of 8and9$a m. and 12aad/1 p.m. None need apply, unless willing te leave the city for a few months. nov 25 ANTED—Ladies to call and see my new pat- terns for Slippers. Smoking Caps, Pincush- ions, Watch Cases, Powder Bags, Yokes, Bands, Pantalets, 8kirte,Ac.; particularly toexamine our Baby Blankets and Embroidered Flannel Skirts for infants, The only place in town togetthem. Wa are the only persons in town who ae the business thoroughly. D ‘nov tf S81 Fst., bet. sth and 9th, EKER SKINS WANTED !—The subscribers wild D pay the highest cash ict for DEER SKINS, at their Buckskin Glove Manufactory, 105 High mee ew > RAMSBURG & EBERT. ANT ED-S8EOOND HAND FUENITUER Also MTRMONS, CARPETS, BEDS, BRD- DING, and HOUSEFU RNISHING GOODBofovery jon. . BUOHLY, 406 7th street. jen oe id Te creea band H.east side. BOARDING. BOARD can be obtained ia a private family by applying at 137 I st., bet. 224 an 23d. ja 11-at* TPHREE OR FOUR MEOHANIOS CAN BE accommodated with comfortable Room and Board, by applying immediately at 3914 1lth at., between K and Mass. av, Weuld have no objection to mechanic and wife. ja ll-3t* Beene. large and very desirable fur- sished ROOM suitable for three gentlemen, with BOARD, can be procured at No. 4 K st., cor- ner 9th, jal0-lw* ROMS. FOR RENT WITH BOARD—Also, an OFFICE, at a moderate rent, to be had aeNo: jan ig 4 Louisiana avenue, o change of dietrequired. Price $1 per bottle. (URNISHED ROOMS AND TABLE BO&RD Bold by 8. C, Ford. corner llth st. and Pa, avysnue, for gentlemer—No. 28 K, between 7th and 8th Washingten, and Henry Cook, Alexandria. jai 1 sts., opposite N. L. Market, Terms moderate. References exchanged. ja 9-e03t* DIED, QARDING—Any lady desiring to find an ele- On the 10th instant, at 6.30 9. m., MARTIN. gant home, withthe best medical assistance, JOHNSON, in the 6sth'year of hfe age: a native of | excellent nursing and strict retirement during Burlington, N.J., but for over 40 years a resident of this city. 2 His funeral will take place from his late resi- dence, No. 392 E street north, between 9th a Wth. on Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock. which the friends of the famlly are invited to attend. It On the loth instant, Mrs. ALICE LANGLEY, in place to morrow, Thurs- day, the 12th, at 10 0’clock, at Mr. Wm. Warms- ley’s residence, on 4th street. between Massachu- setts avenue and I street. Friends and relatives of the family are invited to attend. = 486 Horton FALL BS TOOK. 486 486... PAPERHANGINGS, —-_....486 Justopened, a beautiful assortment of Gold, Em broidered and medium priced Gilt pavers, iso, a varied and choice steck of Satin and Blank Papers. Borders, Statues, Centre Pieces, &o- Orders for Paperhangings or Window Shades punctually executed or or country, Terma cash for goods an @ or. OVAL PICTURE FRAMES. The richest, handsomest and most varied stock of Gilt and Dark Wood Oval Picture Frames in the District. These de are warranted to be gilded with goli Teafand ef superior workman- ship. ‘Also, a beantifal assortment of Card Visite Frames of foreign and domestic manufacture, goods warrantes 4 represented. 486 486 WINDOW SHADES. Phebe celors and sizes Window Shades in ore. Orders for any required style or size Shade made to order. 486 PIOTURE CORD AND TASSELS, 486 Different and colors Pictare Cord and Tas- sels, Ring! is. &e. CARD VISITE FRAMES. French Gilt, Swiss Carved wood, and American ‘omposition Card Frames in variety. PICTURES. A few choice Rngravings and Painting efor sale fa. No. 46 Seventh stree at J. MARERITER’ i 7 Please remember the Number, 456, and the Sep 17-2mif* term Cash for Goods and Labor, ep eaanony DEPARTMENT, Orrice COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY. WAsuincTon, December 31, 1864. Whereas, by satisfactory evidence presented to the undersigned, it has been made to appear that ae ace Bank of Gunec, of Gacrraoen: 6 Cit corgclown, he county of Washing ton ant pA of Columbia, has been duly or- ganized under and accor: ing to the requirements of the act of Congress entitled ‘An act to provide 8 National Currency, secured by a pledge of United States bonds, and to providé for the circulation and redemption thereof.’”’ approved June 3. 1854. and has complied with ail the provisions of said act required to be complied with fore com- aegshe business of banking under said act: erefore, 1, Hugh McCulloch, Comptroller of 4) lurrency, do hereby certify that The National Bank of Commerce of Georgetown, in the Georgetown, in the county of Washington an urict_ of Columbia, authorized te com- menee the business of banking under the act aforesaid. it f, witness hand of ates thie chive Mrorday of Decombersaggens ot {r.81 HUGH McQULLOOH, jan 2-606 Oomptroller of the Ourrney, confinement, can find every requisite with the aa- vertiser, awidow living genteely, without chil- dren or boarders. Address Mrs, LEONARD, Box 381 Brooklyn, New York. je9-1m* | ea he ROOMS, with first-class BOARD, at 455 12th street west, between Band F. One room suitable for four gentlemen, jan 6-6t* Fcereeee ROOMS, with Board. at 173 24 at., between B and C, jan 5-lw* ABLE BOARD at 134 Pa. av., bet. 19th and 20th sta. de29 Im* Two OR THREE GENTLEMEN CAN BE AQ- commedated with BOARD private family; rooms pleasant; location central, and desirable. Nove but gentlemen of the highest respectability need apply. Inquire ef the Clerk at the Star office. des 28-tf [VpEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND STRANGERS visiting this city, will find it to their advan- tage by renting room and boarding at the well- paown Restearsnt of SUT ae where they will r cent. deci ©.» °6, GAUTIER, 25 Pa. ave. URS FURS!! FUBSIY The attention of the ladies is invited go my large and choice assortment of FINE FANOY FURS, embracing all styles and qualities, from the low est grades to the finest Sable, among which may be found HUDSON BAY SABLE, CANADIAN MINK, ROYAL ERMINE, STONE MARTEN, BUSSIAN FITCH, SIBERIAN SQUIRREL AND OTHER VARIETIES. Also, a large and well selected assortment of CARRIAGE ROBES of every description, including elegant WHITE ABOTIO FOX and WHITE POLAR BEAR, WOLF, BUFFALQ, &c, Gentlemen's FUR CAPS, COLLARS, GLOVES, &c , in great variety. Every article of the above having been earefally selected, cannot be surpassed either in excellence of quality or style of finish, A call is solicited be- fore purchasing elsewhere. JAMES Y. DAVIS, HATTER AND FURRIER, - 356 Pennsylvania avenue, under dee 12-diw&eo2w Metropolitan Hotel, AUTIER’S RESTAURANT.—Having resumed my former business of serv: jal Parties, Dinners, Weddings, Tt turn {demote to my former friends and the public generally for their past patronsge; f the same, as I am fully pre- ee pared to sorve them at the sorta and serve with the wimost care," 0. G Often,” nnosylvania avenue. P. 8. c a ieee received for dishes for oll verte of HE OHEAP PHILADELPHIA PROD ER BTO. eep ni rh Boat | AND BUTT. Coun superior Orackers, fri a 4 Fy Per get ney retail, atri wholesale and bestiad POR RENT_Two furnished CHAMBERS com A municating, can be obtained by applying at No 60 High street, Georgetown. a few minutes walk ite phe cara, BOABD furnished if desired. jan $- Fo RENT—Two very desirable PARLORS, communicating. on the second fioer. Also, one or two CHAMBERS. Cars passing every five minutes. Apply on 7th street, 224, between, M aad N. Terms moderate. ja 9-3t* Foe RENT—STOBE No. 5=5 7th street, near Maryland avenue,(Island.) Itis60 feet deep, illed up with shelves, drawers, and cases, and ble for the shoe, hat. ordry goods business. to GEO. ©. HENNING, corner 7th atreet land avenue, jan9 6t* } OUSE FOR RENT AND FURNITURE FOR SALE—Phat desirable and well located. five— story brown-stone front residence, No. 62 Missouri avenue, between 3d and 434 streets, is for zend and the furniture for sale, The house contains 3 reoms, is well filled with boarders. Gas through- out the buildiog, and water end range in.kitchen, Possession given on the first of February. Apply on the premises. jan 9-3t* (OR RENT—A comfortedly frame DWELLING, (near the convent in Georgetown.) already furnished and suitable for a smal? family; to one who can come well recommeaded tha rent will be moderate. Enquire of JOHN J. BUGUE, corner Bridge and High sts., Georgetown. jan7 {OR REN T—Five unfurnished ROOMS in a large house, suitable for houseKeeping, fourom the firet floor, front and back parlor, dining room and kitchen, and servant’s room over the kitchen, for $25 per month. Enquire on the premises, at No. 65 Maine avenue, between 3d and 434 streets, a fow minutes walk from Penn'aav. jan 7-3t* OR RENT—That large and commodious DWELLING-HOUBK, containing 12 rooms, No. 128 Pennsyl i avenue, between 19th and 20th stroets, north First Ward, and next door to Dr. Smoot’s, This hor has all the modern improvements. with gas and water complete, and is situated in the most respectable and most cen- tral location in Washington, being almost in the eeatre of al! the principal Government Depart- maents, and is well eiapted for a first-class private residence, or & first-class large boarding-honse, Poseersion given immediately. n of first-class respectability. with similar reference, need apply to JAMES TOWLES. 510 7th street, three doors south of Odd Fellows’ Hall. jan5 tf Fo RENT—HOUSH No. 154 Penn between 17th and 18th streets, con 4 rooms, Possession given on the Ist of January, 1865 Inquire at 453 12th street, between G an H. Key leftat KAUFMAN & BHAPFER'S, four @ None but persons L NF PARLOR AND TWO CHAMBERS for rent, atC. GAUTIER’S, 253 Pennsylvania avenue, de 27-tf Fo BALE—Three valuable BUILDING LOTS, the whole or a pit, en accommodating terms, being72 feeton I street, between 13th and ith. fronting Franklin Sqnare. For further particu- larsinguire of A. MORMHOUBE, No.6 K street west. Also, 2 FARM, 150 acres, 13 miles from Washington, D.C.,in Maryland. Payment easy, on long time. de 15 Im* OR SALE—A first-class RESTAURANT in the central part of tnecity. Reason for selling, going to leave the city, Apply at this office, dec 13-1m* Fo RENT—A very desirable FARM en 7th street road, called Petworth. near the frat toll- gate. in the angle of two roads, the one lead- ingito Soldiers’ Home and the other the turnpike road to Montgomery County. For terms apply at office 490 H street. back of Patent Office, atthe hours of | o’clock and frem 4 to 6 p. m. de 15 tf JA8, TOWLES, Property Agent Fo SALE—That Handsome RESIDENOE, No. 430 F street, between 6th and 7th sts. This house is mort eligibly situated in the immediate vicinity ef the Post Office and Imterior Depart- ments, has a street railroad passing directly in front of it, and isa well built, neat, commodious residence. Apply, if before the Ist of December, at 483 loth street, after that date. at the Law Building's 5th st.,near La.av..to W. B. WEBB, Attorney at Law. nov 2-tf ENT—Four or five CHAMBERS, with FOR ALOR and KITOBEN, all excoot the kiteh- en thoroughly furnished. Terms, $150 per mon’ in advance. References exchanged. Further par- ticulars inquire at 319 9th street, between L and Mats, de 20 tf OR SALE—Two neat FRAME HOUSES on the avy, near Pennsylvania avenue—one on 8th andone on l0th street. Price $1.3) and $1,100. Apply at once to MITCHBLL & SONS, Real Estate Brokers, southeast corner Pennsylvania avenue and 15th’st. og iat eee OT RNISHED ROOMS TO RENT, withost Board, ee ee tenen Co eu K street, near 18th, Inquire of Mrs.A.E. STEPHENSON. au SI-tf For RENT—An OFFIOB, in a central and busi- ‘ness part of the city, suitable for attorney or s respectable claim agent. Apply to W. D. HUGHBS, Office of the Daily Times. de 12 tf OR RENT—To single gentlemen only, in a pri Fone amily, two'tele of turaned ROOMS (four front and two bask) conveni e of gas and water, five minutes’ walk from the Capitol. Ref- erences required, Apply No,475 N. B, corner of D and 2d sts. dec 5-tf Fo. RENT—Two BROOMS, on second floor, suit- ble for four gentlemen, and one on first floer. Inquire at 437 Sth street, betwoon @ and H str rest side. oc 29 J2LANK BOOKS! BLANK BOOKS! Bank Ledgers. Countin. Tonse Led gera, all sizes and qualities. Day Boits, Cash Books; Record Bocks*Bank jay Booss, Cash Books, Record Books, Ban! Account Boke, Pass Books, Bat Books, Miniature Account Books. ankers’ Cases, large Pocket Books for safe. Money Boxes, Deed Boxes, Currency and Internal Revenue StampBexes, Post Office Boxes, &c. Letter Presses, Copying Books, Manifold Writers Blank Books printed and bound to order, at short notice. 7 - All kinds of Counting-house Stationery, of supe- ity. sale b: rior quality. For sale ” HUDSON TAYLOR, jan 5-6t 334 Pennsyivania avenue. XES! AXES!! AXES!!! ZEN AXES, qi ise Roo DOnEN are HANDLES. 8 "at received ane ®J.. BARTHOLOW Hardware and Agricultural 558 7th at., botw: pm a ent Warehouse, 7 een. ia avenue - ‘enasylvani: a0 des 29-eo2w 10 THE LAD: Ladies wanting Hair Work such as le ids, will find it to their ad- descripticn, examine my stock bet made in th est pri . of any, Wigs, Water Falls, &¢., van ani fore pu: chasing. It is larg e very best man- ner, and sold at lows ices romptly attended to. Gent if ‘oupees equal to any in this sone? Raney ye dec 24-Im 141 Baltimore, 4 doors east of Calvert, pena nt A le MES FOR MASQUERADSS, F; Drees own t hou of 8and re i‘ » be- teewn the ie m. soe 7 p.m jessys. GO LAY & ant N, BN ‘t parties a tan enone bat D ef Gil be st FRe BUOK WHEAT FLOUR. HONEY SYRUP Just received. & B 2 Sree ee, AUGTION SALES. ee THis. AFTERNOON ANB TO-MORROW YJ. O.,Mo@UIRB@ & CO., Auctioneers, BXECUTOR’S SALE OF sToc On WSDNESDAY AYTERNOON, Janene Mat 4 o’clock, at the Auction Ro f J oc. McGuire & Co., corner of Wth D streets, by” order of the Orphans’ Court, I shall sell, in sems te suit purchasers— * $6,100 United States Treasury 7 3-10 Notes eae wire on vant coe Btock ret jank 0} ‘ashington Btoc! 900 Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank of Georgetown ‘took 8,000 City of St. Lonis’six per cent. Coupon Bends 2,00 Hannibal and §t. Joseph Railroad Bonds 2,000 Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Bonds 51) Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Stock. ee ear RICHARD LAY, Bxecutor. ew. e jan6-d J.0, M0GUIRE & G0.. Ancis. Y W. B, LEWIS & GO., Auctioneers: THURSDAY, Janyary 12. at 10 elelock, at our tore, No. 307 Pennsylvania avenue, we shall Fell, to olose invoices. a fine lot of Dry Goode, Dress Goods, Letters, Sheetings, Hoseries, dozer woolen Shirts and Drawers, 10° pieces Gietning, Coa’ , Vests. Also, 25 badies’ Cloaks. Basq! Sat &e. Neh W-B. LEWIS & 0O., Aucts. Jan 10 2% BY W. Lb, WALL & 90., Auctionoers South cor: Penna, By. and Sth st. GOVERNMENT SALE OR CONT! DOO! AUB OR CON RABAN. DB A ~ On THURSDAY MORNING, i2th instant, at 1) o’elock, we will sell, atthe Auction Koon alot of Go tac eae oe Debexe 5 ‘ sacl eo Green Te 1 sack Green Ooftee. a8, Circulars, Lilet Polishing Powder, 1 box Groceries 2 Roman Oandles, 2 bottles Gil, . 2eighth boxes Tobacco. By oxder of the Provost Marshal. ja l0 W.L, WALL & GO), Aucts, ALSO, Immediately after the above ment of Fancy Dry Goods, consisting of Cloaks, Shaw!s, Hoop Skirts, Calicoos, Fancy Soap, Linen, Thread, Bhoe Strings. &e. ja W.L, WALL & O0., Aucts, Y WM. L. WALL & CO., Auctioneers, South weat-corner Pa. enue aod 9th st. GROOERIES, LIQUORS. CIGARS AND TOB OAT AUCTION ae On THURSDAY MORNING. January 12, et Ceeene wiil seH, at the Auction micas = Boxes Canned: Fruits and Meats : Boxes Brown, Yellaw and Castile Soa) Boxes Starch, Yeast. Powders, anid Cheese Boxes Ginger and Cinnamon Gases Whisky, demijohns Brandy and Whisky 50 Boxes Oo Boxes Havana Tobacco and Cigars 25 boxes prime Ohewing Tobacco, 12 gross Natural Leaf Tobacco. Octaves and quarters Brandy. Cases Jamaican Rum Gibson’s XXX, Gid Bourbon aad other brands Barrels Whisky various brands sderabirts aod Clothi inders! and Clothing uantity of Small Stores. amd Sutler’s Goods. ‘eras cash. jaar WM. &, WALL & ©O., Ancts, = = ¥ 2HOS. DOWLING, Auct’r; Georgetown.D.e, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c., AT AUCTION, Oa FRIDAY MORNING, January 13th. at 10 o’elock, at No. 12 3@ atrect, near High atroet, I will sob] a small lot of Housebold Bw’ % the electsofa ally ascliniee hous 1-2 HOMAS s Dow! B* neral assort~ A BROOKER & BELLEW, Auctionee-a. No. 368 7th street, ene dogr cuaye I, SOAP AND PERFUMES, TRUNKS, = FANCY GOODS, AT AUCTION, EVERY EVENING, commencing at7 o'clock, 7_Consignments respectfully sc.jcited. @7 Out door sales prompuly atte to. jan li-im BROOKER & B. BW, Acots. BY J. 0. McGUIRE & ©O., Auctioneers. ELEV FIBST-CLA8S BUY, @" E ne DING LGTS. AT On TUESDAY AFTERNOON, January 10, at. 4 o’olock, on the premises, ws shall offer for sale Bleven first-class Building Lots in Square Ho. 562, pprcnite Douglas Hosp! ta umbered 6, 7.8, 9, 10, 1s 18, 19, > and 22, ing respestivel ‘and T streets, boiween 24 and a4 surecta north H "The 6 t has arected © Governmen arected on these Lots a building known as Stanton Hospital, and otherwisa improved the square b3.sewers and.camplege drain- age. It is presumed they will not de leng oceupied. eanwhile the purchaser will ges the beaefit of the rent paid by the Govarnment. If the price paid for these Ipts is satisfactory, the purchaser to hava the option. to take the other halt of the squaré at the same price. This square Was purchased im 1587 by Senators Douglas and Bice for building gurposes, Terms: Qne-th xd cash, and the residue in three equal installmezts of six, ning, and twelve months, secured by a lien on the property. 7 deS-eod&de 9.0, MOGUIRE & 00., Auets, W@-THE ABOVE SALE IS POSTPONED 1N oeeeenee. of the rain, until THURSDAY AF- TERNCO@N. January 12, same hour and place. nha JAS. C.MeGUIRE & CO., Aucts. ¥ J, 0. MOGUIRE & CO., Auctionsers. EXTENSIVE SALE OF FIRST OL. - RY GoOSS c A8S MILLI ERY On MONDAY MORNING. Jani 16, at 19.0’ at Miss J. Sanford’s Now York Millinery Baie: lishment, No, 4 Market Space, between 8th and 9th atreets, (over Dodson’s Carpet 8to: we shall sell. to make room for Spring Goods, a splendid assort: ment of Ladies Dress Goods all laid in for Fall and Winter trade. We name in part. Abont 200 Satin, Velvotand Silk Bonnets of richost Material and Latest Styles. Ladies’, Children’s and Infant’a Faney Hats, Ladies’ Walking and Riding Hats, Brlenai¢ auortment of Silks, Satins, and Velvets colors, t French Flowers and Ribbons, Ostrich Feathers, Tips and Pompons, | Dresses and Dress Untrimmed Felt Hats of all shapes and colors, Straw Bonnets and Hats, Hat Frames. Together with a large assortment of Elegant Trimming Goods. Catalogues will be issued, and the goods on view daily as above, where the Ladies may examine and make selections of articles they wish to bid for at e Fale. BF Miss 8. invites the attention of the Ladies of Washington to thia sale, which ahe has determined to make without reserve. in order to reduce her very large stock and make reom for Spring Goods, jan 11- J.0, McGUIRE & CO., Aucta, BY J, 0. McGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers, THREE FINE BUILDING LOTS ON NORTH I BTREET, WEEN 218T AND 22D 8T3. On MONDAY AFTERNOON, January I6th. at 4 o’clock. on the premises, we shall seli, Lot No. 16, in Equare 77. fronting 53 feet 9 inches on north I street. between 2ist and 22d streets, divided into three building lots, each having a front of 17 feet 7inches, and running back toa wide public alley, Title perfect and sale peremptory. __ Terma: O: If eash; remainder in six months, with interest, secured by adecd of trust on the premises, iSonvavances and stamps at the cost of the pur- chase ja 10-4 J.C. McGUIRE & CO.. Austs. Y J. O. MoQUIRE & CO., Auctioneers. PEREMPTORY SALE OF FINE BUILDING LOTS IN PRINTING OFFICE SQUARE. On TUESDAY AFTERNOON, January I7th, at4 o’elock, on the premises, we shall sell three nice building Lots, on north H street, immediately west of the National Printing Office, fronting each 16 feet, and running back 15 fect toan alley, Also, two Lots immediately in the rear, fronting 19 feet on north @ street, and running back to Jackson street. Terms: One-half cash; the remainder in 6 and 12 months, with interest, secured by @ deed of trust on the premises. = OConveyances and stamps at the cost of the pur- cbagers. “Jam 10d 3.0. McGUIRE & CO., Aucts. B* J. 0. MoGUIRE & OO., Auctioneers, IMPORTER’S BALE OF SPLEN = MENT OF LADIES CLOAKS ON TRESS 'LOOB OF J Mi "8 AUC- FI FJ. C. McG@UIRE AND CO. TION ROOMS, CORNER 10TH ‘ANDD STS. In consequence of the uncertain state of the whole sale trade in New York, the subscriber has deter- mined to geil. at Public Auction. a lot of the finest Paria made Oloaks ever seen in this country, per- sonally selected By, Mr. Wm. Buchanan Mackenzie, the well known buyer for the largest Manteilla Stores on this side of the Atlantic, These Garments are selected from the leading Magazines of Paris, viz : D’Lisles Rue Richelieu Plated Beyerdo do Paugard do do Madame La Caur Place La Bourse Madame Bridault do lo Worth and Boberg. Rue de Ia Paix and Jean de la Maire, Rue Viviann. All the garments are made of the very best eonee ponna tectured paler als vas : oT ons Velvet. Angels Valours, Esquimaux 5 ‘Yor, Ohincbilla Cloth, and’ Frosted Beaver la Basquines, Rates and Circulars, Wz The goods will be on view during WEDNES- DAY and THURSDAY, Senna, lith and 12th. and Will be sold to the highest bidders on FRIDAY MORNING, January 13th. commencing atl] e’clk,” BEY. Importer, New York. Jan 10-8t 3.0, Mo@UIRE & CO BY W.L. WALL & CO., Auctioneers, STOCK OF A FAMILY GROOBRY AND LIQUOR SrcE?: BUGGY, WAGON, &c., &c,, AT AUC- On FRIDAY MORNING, 13th inst., commencing ‘St 10 o’clock, we will sell the stock of Grocerior and Liquorsin Store No. 49, corner Peansylvani erases and 22d street, opposite Washington Circle, “Bug 5. Tea, Coffee. boxes Soap and Candles Boxes Starch, Pepper, Mustard, and Gia ir i it Powder. Toilet Boap oe en a eee pails, Tape, Washboards, &c., Xo en Fenty Washing Bo Bete ial ttles Pickles, boxes He: hoe ino ing acco, Segars, Pere a seas olner 00 chee cncally kept in a Daceo. | Family Grocery. A Buggy. Wagon’ an ‘anvil and Bellows, » Cutting Box. Terms ind WM. L, WALL & 00,, Aucts, . «AUCTION dSALES. FOTURE DaYs. Y GRE EN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers. s : LE OF A 8M. TRUSTE) \'88A ox ioe PRAME HOUSE By virts ce of a deed of trust, bearing date t! 18th Decer aber, 1969. and duly recorded among the land reco rds of Washingten city, D.C.,.we shall sell at slic auction the premi on THURS- DAY, 12th day of January. 1365. at 4 o'clock p. m.. parte f Lot marked A,in K: yt subdivision of original L ots 12 and 13, in Bquare No. 874, to wit -— Beginnini ¢ at the mortheast corner of said Lot A, running t hence westwardly along the of Ponn- allel line t, to the 2 feet and with the west side of said origimal ‘Lot No. 10; thence eastwardl 8 inches; thence southwardly 28 feet 3% inches along the original Lot Ne. 10; themce northwardly i va Seer to fhe, veces of ing; con- aiming aare fee 7 a one story Frau House thereon” Sid Ciel ‘erms : eash: lance im si month, ear seh LE EOtEMLL roc dec Sl-eodkds GREEN & WIEDIAMS. Ansty, B* GREEN & WILLDAMS, Auctioneers, No, 526, corper of 7th and D streets nerth. TRUSTEES £. ¥F HOUSEHOLDand KITCH- EN YSBNITT <B AT AUCTION, un On SATURDAY, the lith instant, at 10 o’clock a.m. I shall sail,in front of Green & Williams’ Auction Store. by virtuoof a deed oftrast to the subscriber, bearing date the 28th dayof September, 1864, and duly recorded in' Liber N.C. PF. No. 41. Folio 459. &c., &c, one of the lant records of Wash ington coun‘y, District of Columbia, alfof Furni- ture in said deed.of trast. viz: One Green Rep Parlor Buite, consisting of Sofas, jasy and.side Chairs One Gilt Frame Frenah Plate Mirror, very hand- frome ani saree One Handsome Walnut Bedroom Suite. consisting of Marsie-top Dressing Bureau, Waxhstands, Wardrobe, Jeony Lind Btand, Chaire, H ir and Betts p TTattresses Hair Mattress and six Hair Bolxtora Fourteen Feather Pillows aad Bolsters ‘Wardrobes, Tables an4 Din.ng Chairs Walnut Extensio’ bie Two Walnut Mard p,Ceatre Tables Brussels, Three and Hemp Carpets Window Shades, frigerator and Oi Cloths Glass and Crockery Ware r And ali other articles included in said deed of tae HARRISON BURR, Truates dn 5-eoda GREEN & WILL: Aucts, Y W. L. WALL & 00., Auctioneers. CHANCERY 3ALE OF IMPROVED PROPERTY, By virtue of the decree of the Bupreme Court of the District of Columbia, in equity sitteng, bearing date December 12, 1854. and passed in « cause in said Court depending, in which Catherine Scanlin is complainant and Michael McGinnis and others are defendants, (No. 1%3, Equity Boeket,) I shall offer for sale. at peblic auction, im front of the premines on TUESDAY, the 24th day of January, . D. 1868, st 4 o’clock p. li of Lot numbered Thre (3) in Cabdob’s subdivision of Square num- dered six, hundred and seventy aeren (677) of the plan of the City of Washington, with the improve- mgnts thereon. co g of two Frame Houses, is property 1 ted om “north G atr between North Uapitol and “Ist street en eS Terms.of sale: One-third cash; the residue in two eq installments of six avd nine (6§Jand 9) months. the purchaser giving hia notes for the deferred payments, satisfactorily indorsed, and beartag interest from the ¢ay of sale. Tittle deed to be retained until the whole of the purchase money is paid. All conve: fylyanias venue is feet; per et 0" cing and revenue stamps at the cost of the purchaser. A LLOYD, Trustee. jen 5Staw2wkds W.L, WALL & CO,. Aucta. Bees. b, WALL & CO., Auctioneers. South corner Pa, avenue and 9th street, ‘RHE HO? RESTAU RANT. FIXTURES, LEASE, c., AT AUCTION. On MONDAY, 16th instant, at 12 o'clock m.,we Willsell, on the premires, at the norfhwest comer of Pepa. avenue and 6th street, the Good Vill, Leese, Fixtures, Furniture, Liguora, &c., &c., al tegether, of the well-known Hop Restaura: if not pzevipusly disposed of at private sale, and for pore on on hapmome iaiuire of Mesers. Bar our mmes, mms at sale. jia3 W.L. WALL & CO. Aucts. FIOE DEPOT COMMISSARY CF 5 ore SISTENOE, ae Wastinctom. D O.. January 6, 1855. AUCTION SALR OF HIDES AND TALLOW. Ke. Will be sold at auction, at the Sixth street Wharf, on THURSDAY, danuary 19, 1855. af 11 o'clock 3. m— 5.149 Salt Beef Hides, 38 Calf Skins, 118 Dry Hides, 1,182 Shasp. Skins. 11.409 POUNDS OF TALLOW, ERBF,) 342 pounds Tallow, (Mutton,) 1.652 pairs Horns, 248 Cpifee poate et oil, ine 5,000 Flour Barrejs. more less. ERR RS a ersneny funda, to be paid at e cle: e Bale, jaosr Me Pl* Lieut. Colonal and C.8 Si OF CONDEMNED HORSES. Cosa GRNERA®.’S OrFion, RST Division, WASH: NGTON City, January 5, 1465, ‘WH be sold, at public auction, te the highest bidder, at Giesboro, BD. C.,on FRIDAY, January 13, 1855, TWO HUNDRED CAVALRY HORSES. On FRIDAY, January 2), 1855. TWORUNDRED CAVALRY HORSES. On FRIDAY. January 27, 1865, TWO HUNDRED CAVALRY HORSES. These horses have besa condemned as unfit for the Cavalry service of (as Army. For road and farming purposes, many good bar- gains may be had. Horses sold singly. Sale to commence at 10 a. m. Terms cash ia Buited States currency, JAMES A. EKIN, Colonel in charge Firat Division Quartermaster General’s Office. ja 6-198 SEVENTH STREET 369 ‘ABOVE I. 369 OARPETS!, OABPETS! CARPETS! To CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. This STOCH OF CARPETS have been consigned to us by aqme of the principal Commission Houses in Philadelphiaand New York, and we are offering extra inducements to purchasers to close consign - ments by 20th January, 1865, A falland complete stock of FORNITURE AND HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS which we guaran- tee to sell less than any honse in the District. BONTZ & GROSHON, _ San 5-5t formerly Bonts & Grifith, ALY & BROTHER, PRACTICAL PLUMBERS, STEAM AND GAS FITTERS, 240 G street, between 17th and 18th streets, (Lat Ward,) Washington D, 0, Dealers in Gas Fixtures, Drop bights, Glass and Wired Shades, @7 A)l work done by us warranted to give tis action. jen 3-8W* pete SALOON FOR LADERS AND GENTLEMEN, Over Kidwell & Son's New Drag. Store, Pennsyl- vapia av., near the corner of Fourteenth MEAL furnished at all hours of the day, and until after the theatres close at night, RF The best of WINES supplied to guests. de 28-1m™ F. W. TEULON: Proprietor. E PABTNERSHIP HERETOFORE EXI8T- TS Ais undersigved in the Exchange and Genera! Banking Business, No. 58 Leuisisna avenue, Wathington, D O.. is hereby dissolved by mutual consent. The business will hereafter be conducted eh Edward Clark alone. DWARD CLARK, “ JOuN HELV ANS: Washington, Jan. 1. 1864. jan 2-dlw&eodlw e 1 close paneled COACH Formerly the couch of Danial We oes Bait: ign Minister or any private gentle- mane Sane one Coupee and two Doctor’s Qpaises, and several Express and Grocer WONG ke BRO MEBs CR ee 03 Penn. av.. neat 4% street. A large Collar for rent under Canterbary Hall. Gec 29-e08t M, WILLIAN, ves Wark foe te ay* Otte rose 3 ave., ingtor D. 0. yen oe Has received a new cate of goods from Pari Senteining al Kinds of goods pertaining te ry Cloak, Millinery, and Fancy business; also variety of Hu Hair Goods. such as: Bows, several p Waterfalls, Ouris io sty. colors and styles, Braids. &e in flowers, Ribbons, and Chenill & splendid assortment of White wear. Belt Ribbons of an entirely new style. &c M. WILLIAN has added to his business a Human Hair Manufactory, where orders wi'l be taken for any kind of Hairwork, Orders will also be taker for goods from Paris, amounting to not less than one thousand dollars They will be executed faithfully, as M, Willian has his regular estab- lished house in Paris. nov $-3m,if UTTER AND EGGS. at ived, and on sale at the Commercial Bullding, Market House, Louisiana avenue, 9th and loth street UTTER, from the “Zour Associa- tio” cf Ohio. ‘ barrels Pennsylvania ROLL BUTTE land ané Delaware EGGS, 100 barrels prime Mary meee aware BOGS, dec 24 UVENILE BOOKS—La Robinso Pigeon orate ca: ke Bopanna ce is; a B' jourd’bul Joudia; Ghicn, ted ee en ign dvAndarae 3 FEANOK TAYLO Et SSIES |_| RE ns i RS SL ALE—Three valuable young HORSES WAS ee juable ort ior an officer in . The others are suitable for carriage or draft, a may Feguirs AMES M. BLY, Dyer's Motel, dec 90-5t* Corner Indians avenue and 3d street, &e. Head dresses ie, Combs, Buckles, Waiats for evening