Evening Star Newspaper, December 26, 1865, Page 2

; : ’ ~ _EVENING STAR. * A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD g SERINE SOP Seti le wy 5 a cir room, RB. F. BOISEAU, W. D. WALLACH, Editor and Proprietor. | °3{°*- poset LECTURE. — REMINISOENCES OF ‘WASHINGTON CITY: (C3 ok KGRNOwx “hear Rev Di (BALCH e ea this subject and a TUESDAY.........- DECEMBER 25, 1865+ | SO /DATION, WEDNESDAY, December 27, at = | Ts reet M. P. Chureh, George- S7 READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGR. SEZ OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- GRAPHIC AND OTHER MATTER. INCREASE OF THE BINDERPEST. The U.S. Consul writing to the State De- yartment from Manchester under date of Dec. Oth, 1665, saye: “Since the date of my last de- patch on the subject of the cattle plague, the Heaths bave rapidly increased. he wi number of cases to the authorities u to une close of last week is 39,000; of these 19, died, and 10.700 were killed while suffering with the disease. The number of cases report- ed last week was nearly 4,000. The exact fig- ures are, for the week ending Nov. 15. 2,669; for the week ending Nov. 25, 3,610; for the week ending Dec. 2d, 3,528. OFFICERS VISITING WASHINGTON. Major General Augur, commanding the De- partment of Washington, bas issued an order directing that officers serving in this oh ment, outside the city, shall not visit Wash- ton without authority from Department Head- quarters, except upon official br ess, and on | the written order of their commanding officer. | In this event they are to reportin person at | Department Headquarters and record their names with their authority, and the nature of their business. THE PIRATE SEMMES. Secretary Welles has ordered that the Rebel pirate Captain Semmes be tried by Court-mar- | tial, for violating the laws of war in a number of imstances, and more especially when he bo:sted the white flag on the Alabima, and then refused to surrender himself, and engaged in war sgam without being exchanged. Semmes claims the protection of the parole granted by Gen. Sherman to the forces under Jobnston, one of whom was this said Semmes. RELICS OF THE MEXICAN WAR. Perhaps it may not be generally known that the two brass cannon over the main entrance to the War Department were taken from over the coor of the reception room of the royal palace in the city of Mexico, when that city was entered by Gen. Scott. The same palatial residence is now occupied by the Emperor Maximillian. FREEDMEN'S INTELLIGENCE OFFICE. The reports of these offices of industry in Washington and Alexandria to the Chief of the Freedmen’s Bureau, gives the annexed hole | Admission 25 cents. The Council will be present. de 25 2t™ EXHIBITION AND CONCERT. 1a Enion Chapel Sabbath Schosl, M.E. Church, will give an EXHIBITION AND CONCERT in their Church, (on 20th st., bet. Penn’a ave. and H st.) THURSDAY EVENING, Dee. 28th, Exercises to commence at 7 o'clock. de25-3t* re area ‘ASSOCIATION. | Atan adjourned meeting of the Medical Associa- | tion of the District of Columbia, held on the 7th of November, the following resolution was adopted : Resolved, That it is recommended to the members of this Association to present their accounts for Professional services at the close of the attendance, and hall e theduty of each member to obtain a settlement from all of his families at least once in three months, viz :—The Ist of January, the Ist of April, the Ist of July, and the Ist of October. Published by order of the Association. del4-eolm* J. W. H. LOVEJOY, M.D., Sec. GAS CONSUMERS, who have to think meters or service pipes out of order aro requested to give notice, No. 500 oth street, 24 or GO. A. McILHENNY, de 8 Im Enginee rr. ITY ACADEMY. 516 14th street, two sone south of Willard’ Hotel. PROF. JOHN FILL, will po the above in- stitution on TUESDAY, the 2d of January, 1583, for 4 limited number of young Geatiomes.. ‘his Losti- tution was established in 1832. and’has qualified many of our citizens for the useful pursuits of life Pupils prepared for West Point, Colleges, Scien- tific Pursuits. Engineering, the Army, Navy, aad for the Counting -Room. de 25-eo3t* Circulars on application. 370 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. 370 MES. WHITAKER, (Frem the firm of Elliott & Whitaker, 310 Canal street, New York,) Will open, for a few days only, at LAKES’, 370 Pennsylvania avenue, under the Metropolitan Ho- tel, a select assortment of Parisian OPERA AND RECEPTION BONNETS, which she will offer to the ladies in Washington at importer’s prices. it* statement of their transactions in the ten days ending December 20th. Number of applica- tions for servants, ©2; number of applicants for e loyment, %; number Sd gare with work ard hemes, 61; cash received on applications, a, FORT DELAWARE. The Engineer Department has been directed he Secretary of War to commence at once ng and repairing of Fort Delaware, ¥ contract or otherwise, as may be economical and consistent with proper eh. The cost will be defrayed from the prison fund. REMOVAL OF LIGH?-SHIPs. In compliance with orders issued by Com. Sbubrick, President of the Lighthouse Board, the light-veesels belonging to the Upper and Lower Cedar Points in the Potomac river bave been withdrawn from their stations for the winter. Due ngtice will be given of their replacement. APPOINTMENT. Philips, of N. Y.,has been ap- istant Surgeon, U. A.. t@ rank as November 17, 1565, and ordered to to the Commanding General, Depart- of Alabama, for assignment to duty, Y¥rattay Orena.—The Opera opened at Gro_ ver's last night with a brilliant house, despiie the disa able weather, and the fact that it being Christmas might was a drawback to the attennance of many of the church-gomg people. ‘The familiar opera Ji Trovatore was performea much to popular acceptance, judging by the number of times the principal performers were called out. Zucchi as Leonora and Bellini as Count Di Luna were superb. Both in voice and action Bellini is the best baritone within our knowl- edge. Zucchi grew in favor all through the piece, and her fervid acting and delicious vo- calization in the last act created quite a furore of applause for her. Mazzoleni, the new tenor: did not make a thoroughly favorable impres- sion, singing falsely not unfrequently, but some passages of bis role, especi ally in thelas a- were delivered so well that a deferred Judgment would seem to be due to him. Sigt nora De Rossi was rather light for the arduous paat of Azucena, especially to an audience who bad seen and heard Didiee and d’Angri in the same part. The gem of the evening was the aria J! Belen by Beilint. The orchestra, under the ,capital lead of Carl Bergman, wa ex- ceedingly good, not as heavy as mig&t be, but of thoroughly good quality. The chorus was good, but not as strong a» we had anticipated- To-night and first lime in this city, of Petrelto’s Opera of Jone, with the renowned Max Msretzek (who don't advertise in the Herald) conducting in rerson. This Opera brings ovt here Mie Bosisio, Miss Adelaide Phillips and Signor Antonucci; Mazzolini, Bellini snd Signor Muller also appearing. To-matow night Faust, always a great at. traction here. PrrseNal.—The New York Citizen says that Whiteisw Reid is about to retire from journal- &m,ard go tocotton planting in Alabama: --- Thwrs, the French statesman, has the «shingles. ----Lucy Stone says—The cra- die is 8 WOMAN'S Dae. tox. How about the i y of double voting—voung canny end vorng often 1—Newburyport Herald. --*-Poti- phar's wife has been exhumed in Egypt. The tumes don"t need ber. PRODUCT om Fisherres.—The forthcoming snd isst volume of the census returns show that the total product of the fisheries of the TV nited u Yhe year 1560 was $13,664,505; cfwnich © 0 was the proceeds of the le fishery alone; and $4,153.53 the value ot the cod, herring and mackefel fishery. & Case or ConsciencE.—The Secretary of the Treasury, on Saturday received $60, ac- companied by the following note: “Place the inclored $60 to the credit of the vernment. It is from a person who be- ves that God will punish in another world those who keep that which does not belong to them.” FINANCIAL.—For the week ending December 2d, the Treasury Department redeemed $255,- n cutstandimg certificates of indebtedness, s in interest-bearing notes and 3 st week the Comptroller of the ney issued $401,450 in currency to nation- banks. eres Geserat Layp Orvice.—At Nebraska City raskn, 4.54 acres were taken up during the enth of November for homestead actual set- Ss UNCLAIMED TELEGBAM * AMERICAN TeLeoraPH Company, Office 432 Pa. avenue, December 25. 1888. ng Telegrams remain in this Mr Young Bailey's hotel Lt Comdr Albert Kautz Mrs Mary Barney B. P. SNYDER, Manager. Amerzican TeLecRraPu Company, Office Willards’ dotel, December 26, 1865. The ollowing Telegrams remain in this o: undelivered, for want of sufficient address and from other canses Sam! or Wm Todi HL Henry rd B Freeland Jno A Gepfre: J Perry Alfred Russel] lion DG Barnett, careG Mrs Buryle Ww Wh ri ‘aul Edwards. care Maj Low Gregor Gen Steadman Wm T Ewell wor lif 1 a BR. P SNYDER. Manager. | € jee BETTING, the Aa- 1 SOTICK IS BEREBY GIVEN oe Meeting of the Str kholders of the | S MPANY will be | street. on MONDAY, | BIRGTON GAS LIGHT © held at its Office, 453 Jet! ¥ 1. 1866. at IZ 0: lock slection of five Directc: sto The poll by sei¢ Company énrin¢ 1966. w boar un ie luck p.m, when By order. éec I-cotw Secreta ———— sw ROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING P AT THE NAVY YARD jp THIS CITY, Paymaster’s Office, U.S. N., Washington, D. C.¢ December 25, 1535. Separate proposals will be received at this office until the let proximo, at 10 o'clock a. m..for the fol- lowing articles, to be delivered at the Nevy Yard in this city, viz- 0 ibe. drawn Leet ipetth inch, madi |. drawn Le » de inch, ium 30 lbs. drawn Lead Pipe: stork amie 400 Ibs. crawn Lead Pipe, 23 inch, medium 700 lights best Baltimore doutle thick Glass, 12x15 ine! a ne Poxieg a. ro ge not less than 5 nor 10 1 100 Fire Brick wD OF 6 bbis Fire Clay 100 feet Brass Pipe. inch inside diameter ‘2 inch inside diameter 100 feet Brass Pipe. >, inch inside diameter 100 feet Brass Zine, J inch inside diameter i 100 fect Bra: » 14, inch inside diameter 100 feet Brass Pipe, 14; inch inside diameter 108 feet Bra: i inch inside diameter 100 feet Bi 'ipe, 2inch inside diamete: Pipe. 100 feet Brass Pipe! 2, inch inside diameter, to be of the same thickness of irom £48 pipe, in lengths as required by the Mastor Machinist, with 10 Brass Elbows and T for each size The abo pipe. ve articles to be delivered free of cost to the Government for freight or trans; rtation, and at the risk and expense o; the party ‘arnishing. pee - ©. JACKSON, Paymaster, U. 8. N. ENNIES can be .OR SALE—Two good 21 FS, god MELODEONS: two GUITARS. ene VIOLIN. For salecheap. PIANO for rent Apply 252 F street. bet. 18th and lath. de32-3t" INES FOR THE HOLIDAYS—SELLIN( WwW AT COST.—1 have on band oomall meane &, California Hock, Muscatel, Port. Angeli Grape MPAG BRANDY, GHA INE, and ADAMSON’S, 506 Sth street, de 22- one door from Penn. avenue. | fia SAFES FOR SALE Herring's Fire and Burglar Proof SAFE, ‘Two feet 9 inches wide by 4 feet 2 inches high, at 506 9th st.,nextto Penna. avenue. _de 19-1w* ANARY., MOCKING, RED BIRDS, AN C PABROTS, for sale at No. 463 reset: > bet ‘nD Penn. avenue and A street south 3 twee Capitol Hill. e G. M. GAETZ. de 21-2aw3m' ENERAL ACCIDENT TIOKRTS I88UED TO TRAVELLERS WM. L BRAMHALL, General Agent for the NATIONAL LIFE AND TRAVELER'S [N- BSURANCE COMPANY, Office 234 Pa. Sve., near 13th street. 2 cents per day insures for $5,000 in case of death, and 4 ber week in case of tonal disability. Also. Accident Policies issued for fro ons month to one year. —_ eeucies issued on most reasonable terms. SALE OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS A’ S ALEXANDRIA, VA. bi a Chief Quartermaster’s Ofiee Depot of Washi: Washinsion. D. O. ieoae an test ‘Will be sold at public auction, en the premises. under the direction of Brevet Lieutenant Colonel J.G_0. Lee, AQ M.. at Alexandria. Va.,on FRI- DAY he following described’ Govern- . C. A Dec. 29th, ti -ment Buildings, viz: AT NORTHWEST CORNER OF STRAND STREETS. AT 1 pone => ery ( A aeeerps Shed, 70 by 108 feet. ADJOINING WHARF AT DUKE STREET, AT oe eet ty Two (2) Quthouses, each 4’by 37 fect. The buildings wil! be s<id singly, and must be removed within fifteen days from date of sale, ‘Terms: in mien 4 51 Brevet Major Gen. and Chief Quartermas| de 23-4t Depot of Washinenaters ABAEE. RELARUE would respectfully an- at her new store, ‘a the olf! stand, a Tiandsome and very complete sssortment of French Fancy Goods, such as: Choice Evening and Bennet Flowers, Chantil v, Guipnre, Valenciennes, Point and Cli F, —the latter aw entirely new ar- ticle; Ribbons, w-ltings, Dress Trimmings ‘and Buttons; Jet, Ste: |, Pearl’ Ivory, Gilt, and every er style of orn .ments; Gabrielle Belt Buckles, nite povel style; Breakfast and Opera S 4 ‘pera Hoode; Grecian Headdressea;. Tilusion Waists and Capes; Infant's Robes: Embroidered and Balmoral Skirts Embroidered and Lace § D pres Coil Embroidered and_ Pi: Haokerchiefs Short Veils; Veil Nets, Bareges and G: Feathers of all kinds; Imported Bonnet Frames: Derby Hats; Nets for the hair, in great variety: Kid and other Gloves; Evening Fans; Choice Fancy Articles, suitable for presents: Perfumery; Combs. Brushes, &c., &c., all of which being o} the latest importation and choicest polectign. The attention of the ladies is earnestly invited: 236 Pa. avenue, between 12th ‘and 13th streets, N_B—A large assortment cf Jouvin'’s Gloves, for ladies and gentlemen, now expected from the Custem House. de 22-3t® rT] WO MARBLE ED BILLIARD TABLES, With entire new cloths, cushions, pockets and cues, for sale very cheap. Apply to W. W. LEVY, deMl-2w’ National Hotel. PS Ed NDSOME CHRISTMAS AND H* PRESENTS. cbc RICH DRESS SILKS in Black and Colors, RICH PLAID POPLINS. LEGANT PLAIN REPS, and PLAID MERINOS. With many other a DRESS GOODs, all of which will now be sold at greatly reduced’ prices for the next % days. All in want of suck goods should examine this as- sortment and prices before buying elsewhere. 3. W. COLLEY, de 21-6tif 523 7th st . near Penna. av. oC CLOAKS FOR THE OPERA, We bave now op hand @ beautiful stock of the above CLOAKS for the coming season, amongst which is one magnificent INDIA SILK OPERA CLOAK, at $125, Cal! and examine at e LANSBURG & BRO., 515 Seventhatreet, de 21 7 Third door above D street. IRDS AND CAGES. = FOLLER. stceet 9 de 15 1w* between G and H streets. ATIFNTION. SHOEMAKERS. LEATHE’ A FINDINGS at cost for the next ten di = street, between E avd F north. ALL. I [ee MBOLD 8 CONCENTEATED EXTRACT BUCB® Is the Great Drwretie. EELMBOLD'S CONCENTRATED EXTRACT BARSAPABILLA Is the Great Blood Purwer. are prepared a <r »! Chemistry, su ere the most . BALLS, PARTIES, &c. ©. 0, F.—GBAND LEVEE METROPOLIS LODGE, No. 16, 1.0.0. F A ODD FELLOWS’ HALL, Seventh tt., ON ONDAY EVENING, JAN. 1, 1866, — Kew Faure Evening.)’ The Committee will spare ne ins the grandest Levee of the season, and gurrantee sil who may honor us with their presence a f night of enjoyment , magel cent band has been engaged for the oc- casion TICKETS, (admitting a Gent and Ladies,) $1. HL Rica: Comumsities. a ime” | EERE. L. M. Graves, vile as. LOST AND FOUND. Le Friday, Dec. 22, 1365, 0n 7th street, a Fe AiE, containing between ei t Pa z A : PORTMONN z 7 ninety dollars, with . Which will teil name of the owner. T! will be suitably rewarded by leaving it at the Star effice. de 26-2t" S BAY ware. at THE 8sTO HOUSE le Falls . de 33-3t* Se _SOWN FRIZELL. FourD—o Friday eveni! a FUR COLLAR, on F st., bet. 6th and 7th e loser can have the seme by describing it and Regs for this ad- — . at F. PELLING osSiP street. NTRAYED OR STOLEN—On Monday Inst, a small red COW, about 4 years old. She is prin- cipally of the Durham breed, sharp, straight horns peat made. rather slim.” I will give $8 for her it u " 3 “des get) Ne MS. South, Ori GRINDER, STRAYED OR STOLEN—A young, red COW, SS whitish bag, teats tipped with black, horns tipped with black, answers the name of Cherry. Whoever will return her or give the necessary in- formation will receive a liberal reward. SAML. STRONG. de23 2t* 367 Md. avenue, Capitol Hill. L&3 OR MISLAID—Two NOLES of Willough- by Ni . drawn in favor of 8. P. Brown, for $363 55. at six and twelve months, dated October 25, 1855. The public are hereby warned against nego: tating the above notes, as payment has been stopred. BP. BROWN, de 25 603t 465 9th stres $25 REWARD Btolen from the Nort erty Mari on the morni et, of instant. one Iron-gray'MABE, about fi high, six years old. in good order, and a light anes sprin, Dae peices me Oe The above reward r its return to ater DERICK SCHNEIDER, de 23-st* 241 7th street, bet. M and N streets, STRAYED OR STOLEN—One Brindle COW, white star in forehead; erenply horns; white around the bag. Whoever will ri ae her, or give the necessary informatien, will receive a liberal reward, at 341 Ist., bet. 13th and lath. de22-co3t™ "TAKEN UP ESTRAY—On the 7th. one small BAY HORSE, witha large scar on the right side. The owner is requested to come ferward, reve property. pay charges amd take him away, irst toll-gate towards Bladensburg. dex 6" " Tk. BENSON. D°, LOST—On Thanksgiving Day, a liver colored and white pointer PUP. Any person powaing him to 502 7th street, under id Fel- lows’ Hall, will receive a suitable reward. do 15-1f K. F. PAGE. BOARDING, Fok RENT—FURNISHED ROOMS, with or without Beard, at No. 373 Pa. avenue, betw. 6th and 4}, ste. de 20-6t* VABLE BOARD at No. 464 10th treet, a few doors north of the avenue. Terms $25 per month, de 16 tf COMFORTABLE ROOMS AND BOARD CAN / be obtained for ladies or gentlemen, on reason- able terms. Corner 2d and B streets, first house from Pennsylvania avenue. de 11 Im* A PARLOR, with two BED ROOMS attached, 44 on 2d floor, suitable for four gents, at $33 per month each, with good BOARD. Also, other good rooms. and terme moderate, at 129 G st. north, bet 2ist and 22d ata, de 21-12t* QEVERA L GENTLEMEN, ORA GENTLEMAN +” and lady, can obtain a pleasant ROOM and good BOARDING in a Pennsylvanin family, at No. 476 Maryland avenue, near 4}, street. A few Table Loarders accommodated. de 6-1m G COD TABLE BOARD CAN BE OBTAINED H vit) «1witheut rooms, No. 24 Missouri ave., between 43s and 6th streets, or at 548 Pa. avenue, between rhe 2dets, di 2 FUESIQEED BROOMS AND BOARDING—At No 485 6th street, between © and Lonisiana avenue no 23-1m* ; PERSONAL. Aver THAT MISERABLE IMPOSTOR that would deceive you. Consultold Dr. BARNES atonce He will deal honestly with you, and care you. Washington Building, corner 7th street and ‘enn. averne, Room 12. de 20-I1m* NOtice 18 HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL PER- sons who have left Watches or Jewelry at Rob- ert, Sache’s.117 Penn. avenue, to come forward and take them away, as I will not be responsible for them on and after the 25th of December, 1855 de 14-9t* ROBERT SACHS. M3, DR. URTIS. the Baterel eo pirrorent, Is the + Present and future, iBinceant esas 280. eri ala ot Penn, ton a. m..and4tos pas iia: Gyre ie RSONAL—If it good Cigars aad To- os at low prizes give by Favorite Cigar Store, 467, 14th street, ac ce 9-Im* Miss 8) ype. ANTISELL. i aasunaEOw AND PHYSICIAN wn. Parti e cular atten- sea of the kidney end skin, ‘oted to diseases Office 208 Pennsylvania of Willard’s. . GH JOHN P. SLOUGH, OFFICE, No. 258 F street, between 13th and Mth, oc 33-3m* Washi ington. D. O. Cc. INGLE, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Ne 36 Louisiana Avenue, above Sixth Street oc ly Wasuineton, D.O Ts west avenue, four doo: no %-im* RENCH JUVENILE BOOKS, ILLUSTBA- TED—La Poupie peinte elle- Me: Fille du @hat Botte; Le Pere Bonheur; Les - leex du Grand Papa; La Pagode de Kari; Nouvean T heatre d’Education; Petites aveptures d'une Poupie, Le Seigneur Polichinelle; ; Le Capitaine Sabre-du-Beis, Imported from Paris by de 3 FRANCK TAYLOR. JEREMIAI 8. BLACK WARD H. LAMON. C.F. BLACK. LAW OFFICE, BLACK, LA Counsellors and Attorne: pI Court of the United Stat Court of Claims, the Courts of the District. the Executive Departments, and Committees of Congress. Office. 468 lith street, (directly opposite Wil- lurds’ Hotel.) de 18-tf , | aeeaste meme, ww RORES We would invite attention to our large variety f i? DBESSING ROBES, of rich and elegant qualities, SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. WALL, STEPHENS & CO., del92wif 322 Pa. av., bet. 9th and 10th sts, WINTER CLOTHING. FINE OVERCOATS, SUPERIOR DRESS SUITS. ELEGANT BUSINESS SUITS, &c, Gentlemen wishing an immediate outfit can be suited ina few momentsin the most fashionable style, at very moderate cost. WALL, STEPHENS & CO., 322 Penna. avenue, de 19-2wif between 9th and 10th streets. £ Bushels prime Jackson WHITE PO- 1 00 0 TATORS 100 Kits of MESS MACKEREL 100 Kits of No.1 = 200 Tons ef BALED Hay, for sale in lots to suit purchasers, by ETER BERRY, de 16-6t” 85 Water street, Georgetown. 486 PAPERHANGINGS 486 AND. WINDOW SHADES. With an enlarged refitted store and additional fa- cilities for renewing stock and filling orders, the attention of the public is called to the present as- sortment of the various grades of PAPERHANGINGS, WINDOW SHADES, &c., as weekly additions are'received. Persons needing the above goods will find at all times ip store the largest stock in the District. pont ggg ooo sos ean executed in city or country. Terms cash. MARKRI J. No, 486 7th street. 8 doo de 20-2wif* Odd Fellor prrics DESKS AND TABLES, Of all descriptions and sizes, SOLD VERY CHEAP, AT 506 Ninth street, de 19-1w* one door from Penna. avenue. T° THE BESIDENTS OF THE FIFTH AND SIXTH WARDS, ¥F. X. DOOLEY, M.D., DRUGGIST AND PHABMACEUTIST, Corner Third Street and Penna, Avenue East, Capitol Hill. A good ly of fresh Drugs and Ohem- icale always on S2y"* tees g00d assortment of Fisecial aticativn given tO compounding Physi lent \- ‘Ait orders prompt- _ Frescriptions et all hours. ly execu’ Le received for the holidays, a daepety bree bone. deel a tae Sled Pu Boxes, Suchels: Re. ‘or sale at mode- A call is soltette cee ee cae ae DOOLEY, M. D.. do 19-10t* corner 3d street and Pa, av, east, f NECOND EDITION, 4 O'CLOCK P. M. TERRIBLE RICT IN ALEXANDRIA. Desperate Fighting between Whites and Negroes !—A number Killed on each Side! Information was received here to-day of a riot in Alexandria yesterday between whites and negroes. Six negroes are said to haye been shot. It is not known how the difficalty originated, nor whether any whites were in- jared, no particulars of the difficulty having yet reached this city. P. S.—It is since stated that the riot com- menced by & party of negroes which was going about the city with a drum. breaking in the door of &@ man named Mankin, corner of Patrick and Cameron streets. Mr. Mankin fired on the party, killing one and wounding another. The disturbance extended to other portions of the city, and lasted until late at night, shooting going on in every direction. Four white men are reported killed and a number wounded, in addition tothe six ne- reported killed. A Mr. Mitchell was among the whites killed. THE WHITE HOUSE. This being Cabinet day, no visitors were admitted to the White House. All of themem- bers of the Cabinet were present, Secretary McCulloch having returned from his trip to New York. Arrangements are being made for the New Year's reception of the President. Anew coy- ering for the carpet in the East Room has been procured, and the master mechanic was at the Executive Mansion this morning for the pur- pose of commencing the erection of a platform from the north windows ot the East Room to the pavement, so as to enable the visitors to pass through the apartments without blocking up the passage. The new curtains for the pri- yate apartments of the President's family have arrived, and it is expected that the curtains for the East Room will be received in time for the reception. The health of the President and family con- tinues good. Christmas was spent at the White House very quietly by the family, a few per- sonal friends only calling to pay their re- spects. PARDONS. The number of applications for pardon at the office of the Attorney General has very much diminished. About 150 petitions for am- nesty were received this morning from Ala- bamaians, among them that of Mr. Iverson: ex-United States Senator. Very few pardons are being granted, and nearly all of them are to citizens of Texas, the other States havin, received pardon for most of their people wb applied for amnesty. There are yet several thousand applications on file. however, many of which will not be disposed of for some time. PROVISIONAL GOVERNORS RELIEVED. Provisional Governors W. W. Holden, of North Carolina, and W. L. Sharkey, of Missis- sippi, have been relieved, and the government o@ ‘bose States has been placed im the hands of the Governors elect. SECRETATY McCULLOCH. Hon. Hugh McCulloch, Secretary of the Treasury, returned from his yisit North on Sunday morning. TREASURY REDEMPTIONS.—During the week ending Dec. 23, 1965, $273,480 in certificates of indebtedness, and $3.912,798.58 in interest notes ande icy were redeemed at the U.S. Treas- ury Bureau of Redemption ‘TS8.—In the week dl to $5,000, 7: June 30, 1965, a total of $1 120e TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. °° FROM SAVANNAH. Trouble with the Negroes. PHILAD.LPHIA, Dec. 26.—The steamer Tyber from Sayannab on the 2uth has arrived. The Sayannah Herald states that the citizens are forming regiments in order to clean the city of murderers and robbers. A. A. Bradley, a mulatto, formerly expelled from the bar at Boston, has been sentenced to imprisonment for a erm of yearsUR Sar Rey. faze” Siihe Mayon of Mobile has prohibited the steamers and railroads from bringing negroes i to that city. Suffocated. CHICAGO, Dec. 25.—A case Of suffocation from gas occurred at the Bremen Hotel, 167 Lake street,on Saturday night, resulting in the death of five men. The victimsall slept in the same room and it is supposed after retiring that the cap of the gas pipe fell off, allowing the gas uhder full pressure to enter the room. Five of the men were found dead yesterday morning and another was still alive last night, but insensible. Philadelphia Markets. PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 26.—Beef cattle very dull and unchanged, sales of 1,900 head com- mor at 10a13}¢ cents. Sheep more active and advanced, sales of 5,000 head good fat sheep at §as cents per pound; stock $3a4.50 per hun- dred pounds. Hogs dull; sales of 4,960 head at $12a$14.50 per hundred. Cows dull. Fire in Philadelphia. POILADELPUIA, Dec. 26.—A fire in Shaffer & Couse onl region, in this State, yesterday, des- troyed four hotels and most of the buildings in the place. During the excitementa Mr. Park was killed by a man who escaped. No oil was destroyed. New York Markets. New York, Dec. 26.—Cotton quiet at 5ia §2._Elour advanced § cents, Son, e vance. Corn firm. Beef steady. Pork and Lard firm. ‘e Market. BALTIMORE, Dec. 26.—Flour inactive, a few grades heavy. Wheat very searce. Corn, white firm at 89a9; yellow dull at 52a33 cents. Oats dull, sales at 51 cents. Seeds dull; clover $68.50 per bushel. Sugars heavy. Provisions quiet; ess Pork $29.50. Whisky dull at ——2. LOCAL NEWS. —— ee Very Important Arrests. RECOVERY OF THE LUTZ SAFE AND OTHER STO- LEN PROPERTY—CAPTURE OF THE THIEVES. About 4% o'clock Sunday morning, officers Wallingsford and Ashton, of the Seventh Ward, discovered the store of Sam’] Hermann, corner of 43 and D streets south, open, and going in found two men—Mich’l Holland and Ths. Col- lier—and arrested them. Upon going out they discovered a wagon on D street, near 444, with near $100 worth of goods in it, taken from the store. The man who was driving the wagon ran away. Holland and Collier were taken to the station-bouse, tried by Justice Handy, and committed to jail for court. Sergeant Gess- ford, of the Seventh Ward, took the prisoners to headquarters, where Holland was identified by detectives Claryoe and McDevitt as a for- mer workman for Mr. F. Lutz, and who they bad been watching on suspicion of robbing Mr. Lutz’s store. They accused him of that rob- bery. He denied it at first, but finally told all he knew about it, admitting that he and sey- eral others stole the safe from Lutz’s store. On this information the detectives took Ser- geant Gessford with them, and searched Holland’s house, and found articles taken from Lutz's safe, and other stolen prop- erty. The detectives then went to work and picked up Holland’s associates one afver an- Uiner: Te . Baker, of Fowler’s old house, above Georgetown; Jas. Doyle, L street, near 4% south; Robert Tate. alias Bransell, at Buz- zard Point. This morning, the detectives ar- rested a young Canada thief, named James McCann, alias Young, alias Kyoodle, as one of ‘he party. Christmas day the detectives found out that the safe was in eanal, about half a mile above Georgetown, and, with Superin- tendent Richards, went to the spot, and after a search finding the place, they came away, and the Superintendent Girected Sergeant to have the water drawn off and the safe taken out; which they did. The safe bad been mashed up wil a@ sledge, and was empty when found. It is poli covered. The gold buckles, a sleeve buttons, belonging to goods Bell & Bro. town; of Max. Wwell’s jewelry store; Keef’s segar store. and Wilson's shoe store were found. The same entered the wood and coal office of Mar. w & Oo., 7th street near canal, and smashed his safe. All these robberies have been before described in the Stur. There is also evidence of quartz Tr. Lutz; the connecting the same gang with other robberies The prisoners are all held at police headquar- ters for a hearing this afternoon at 5 o'clock. Detectives Clarvoe and McDevitt and Ser- geant Gessford deserve credit for the persever- ance they disp!ayed in ferreting out the thieves and securing as much of the property as they have in hand. ee ae Fextan MErrinc.—On Sunday afternoon, a g-neral meeting of the Fenians of the District as held at the Assembly Rooms, E street, (late Temperance Hall,) at which the Wash- ington, Sarsfield, Wolf Tone, Hibernia and Georgetown were represented. The meeting was called by the Centres of all the Circles except the O’Muhoney Circle (which was re- cently organized in the eastern section of the city,) for the purpose of hearing an explana- t on of Mr. Hine, the central organizer of Mas- sachusetts, and clerk of the Fenian Senate, on the ongin of the recent troubles. There was quite a meeting attended only by the members, which convened at 2.30 o'clock, and Mr. Hine spoke for over two hours on the subject of the troubles. A long debate ensued, during which resolutions sustaining the Senate and con- demning the course of O'Mahoney were offer- ed. The debate was not so much on the points expressed in the resolutions, but as to whether the Circles represented would sustain the course of the delegates present in their adop- tion, but before coming to a vote 7 o'clock ar- rived, when the room had to be given up for another meeting. Besides the Circles named above, there is one other called the Military Circle, which is com- posed altogether of persons who are to officer the companies, battalions, &c., formed by the members of the other Circles, and itis stated that some time since the total number of strong, able-bodied men in the organization in the District was about 2,000; but it is also said that the Lona fide members will not now num- ber over 500, the withdrawing members ayer- ring that the affair is an exploded concern. ee ieee Finr.—At 20 minutes to 1 o'clock Sanday morning an alarm of fire was struck from box 43.on K street, near Vermont avenue, was caused by a fire discovered in a stable belong- ing to John A. Zimmerman, on 15th street, bet. Land M. The firemen responded promptly, but the fire soon spread to Mr. Zimmerman’s residence, while the stable was entirely con- sumed. The heuse belonging to Mr.Zimmerman and occupied by Wm. Carroll took fire and was partially consumed. Much praise is awarded to the city fire department for their promptness and their energy in getting water under hae! & disadvantageous circumstances. The loss of Mr. Zimmerman is estimated at about £2,500, and is insured for $2,400. Mr. Carroll saved his furniture. The fire was eyi- dently an incendiary act, and closely resem- bles in the manner all those recently in the same neighborhood. CriMrn at Court, Judge Fisher. —This morn- ing, Henry Hawkins was conyicted of the lar- ceny of a coat, and sentenced to the Albany penitentiary for one year. George H Weiger was found guilty of the larceny of a pair of pantaloons, and sentenced to six Gays in jail. Wm. Tyler was found guilty of stealing a hog, and sentenced to one year in the peniten- tiary. Thos. Jarboe and Michael Williams, indicted for malicious mischief in breaking open a door, were found not guilty. Day for defense. The District Attorney entered a nolle pros. in the cases of H. H. Boltster, indicted for an assault with intent, and Warren Jenifer for larceny. —__4——— CutTtTine Casrkin MurDER Bay.—Yesterday James Alexander and Wm. Johnson. two coi- ored men, met in Murder Bay, and got into a difficulty not yet explained, which resulted in Johnson drawing a razor and cutting Alexan- der three times slightly on the back and finally across the stomach, inflicting & wound several inches in length and about two in depth. Al- exander was arrested by officer Hawes. Drs. France and Barbour dressed the wounds and pronounced them dange1ous. Justice Morsell sent Johnson to jail for a further hearing. Al- exander was taken to a hospital. SN A HANDSOME CHRISTMAS PRESENT.—The Superintendent of ‘he Metropolitan Police was agreeably surprised by being ‘presented with abeautitully chased gold watch-chain, from his detective corps, Messrs. Claryoe, Donald- son, Kelly, McDevitt and Bigley. The chain cost $1.5, was purchased at the store of Mr. H. S. Semken, 330 Pa. avenue. and bears on the bar the inseription: “To ourChief, A. C. Rich- ards, by detective corps, December 25, 1865.” Detective Kelly made the presentation in a few well-timed remarks, and was replied to by the recipient in terms well befitting the oc- casion. ——s—— DisCOVERY OF STOLEN Property. — Last week Mr. Wm O. Kelley, who resides on H, between Isth and 19th streets, missed $108 from his room where he had over $1,000 deposited, and notified the detectives at headquarters. Assistant Superintendent Reed made a search of the room in the same house apy ae by Miss Kate Connelly. He there founda found a gold clasp stolen from the house of James Brannan, and property, REARING if. Misdner is held tor ‘wo cases, but stands committed for court in one. ——_o——_—_— GranpD LARceny.—Saturdag, John Coburn, alias Goggle-eyed Jack, notorious asa sneak thief, who has for some time past been sus- pected of operating upon the larders and kitch- ens of the fancy in Hooker's Division, was ar- rested by detectives Kelly and Bigley for rob- ing the restaurant of Thos. Russell of clothing and eatables belonging to the proprietor. He was taken before Superintendent Hichardsend confessed his guilt. The goods were recovered, ae the prisoner was fally committed for court. ——¢—___. Frre.—Last night fire was discovered in Williams’ cabinet shop, on @ennsylvania aye- nue, near 17th street, at 7:45 o’clock. The alarm was given from box 45, and was speedily ‘answered by the firemen, and the fire was ex- tnguished with but little damage to the pro- perty. ——— Larceny Cases.—Lioyd Smiler and John Smiler, colored, were arrested last night by of- ficer Vernon, of the Seventh Ward, for the lar- ceny of @ watch valued at $70, from John Braxter. Justice Hand sent them to jail for court. ees Tue GAs Company supplied an article of “dim freligious light” to the churches on Sun- day night, not exactly appreciated. REWABD.—Strayed or stolen, last Satur- 25 dav nightsa light bey HORSE, attached to i $2 Spring Wagon with black cover. | The above MORN Wl! hee! se aha’ st ate. Vapitol Hill. das st ¥ W. B. LEWIS & CO., Aucti B ‘No. 307 Pennsylvania svenne, NOTICE OF CONTINUATION SALE. We shall continue the sales ef fine Watches, Jewel |, at Mr. ©. Sosnowski's . 302 Pa avenue. THIS EVENING, at x and EVERY EVENING this week, Also, FRIDAY NEXT, December 29th, at 12 o'clock noon, we shall sell— Counter Cases, Plate Glass rge French-plate Mirror ntire Watchmaker and Regulator One lar; re-proof Safe irty day Mantel Time Piece, cost au tive,and goods must be removed by the it ary. iejede at [Ohvon.] W.B. LEWIS & CO , Aucts. Y NAGLE & CO., Auctioneers, POSITIVE AND CLOSING O8T SALE OF bia RICH AND ELEGANT FURS- WEDNESDAY, Dec. 27th, at 10 o'clock, at our large and spacious salesrooms, No. 7 Penna. avenue, corner of llth street, the balance of the stock, comprising the most elegant and richest Furs that have been offered in this city. HUDSON BAY SABLE, MINK, AND FITCH MARTIN MUFFS, CUFFS, COLLARS AND CAPES, for ladies’ and children’s wear. ALSO, Gents’ Instered SEAL FUR MUFFLERS, GLOVES, = FINE WOOL, FOX, WOLVERINE AND RAC- COON SLEIGH ROBES, Every lot offered will positively be seld to the highest bidder. de 25 CANTERBURY. Corner Pennsylvania avenue and Ninth street. GRORGE LEA wnscvecsesesseseessemeereeeSOl® Proprietor. NEW ACTS NEW SONGS AND DOBLE AND CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME, GBACLD MOTHER HUBBARD: OR THE GOOD FAIRY OF THEGOLDEN WHEAT SHEAF. o TRICKS AND TRANSFORMATIONS. 3 The Ballets of the FLOWEB GIRLS OF VENICE, AND TH MAJA DE SEVILLE. FRIDAY NIGHT. Decessber 3. 1865, GRAND PRIZE CONUNDRUM NIGHT. Three Prizes to ven away. The first Prize will be a Beautiful Piano for the best Conundrum. ‘The second Patze will be a Beautiful Silver Cup for the ee Commies, Ane the third will be a tle am worst Conundrum. Gentlemen will Tease! band their Conundroms in at the Box Office, or send them thro: the Post Office. All the Conundrums will be read from the Btage to the audience, except those that are unfit Ores? MATINER EVERY SATURDAY NEW YEAR'S DAY AN EXTRA AFTERNOON PERFORMANCE will take place. A great bill. = PoTAators AND APLLES. 000 Bushels No. 1 Peach Blow and ashe 2 White POTATO: ‘O ‘Tew. Also, Dita jo. 1 all red APPLES, in » 200 }. No. egw ease iad WR mae UES. Tee ae Afta’y, ‘im Georgetown. 18 CHURCHRS.—The sudden ene Tae hed aa ibe is een much disappointme. = m our church-going community, who haz ' for several days bees preparing for a Christn “* festival seldom wit. eased here. Notwithst, ‘nding the inclemency, of the weather, the con, to churches, though not larg » Were much larger than was expected under th © °!TCumstances. Old Trinity, Catholic. — “be services on Christmas day were quite e (Sl to those on similar occasions for years pas, = The venerable chapel was splendidly decorate @ With flowers and evergreens, and the altar gm f ap- peared grand in evergreens and owers dis- played by a great number of lighte, 1tapers, and yy & magnificent star formed of ga 5 Jets sus- pended from the arched ceiling in ft. "98! ©. the altar, designed by Bro. Whalen, wh. ‘2 bad a fine effect. The early morning ser\ ic® was conducted by Father Charlier in Hig. Mas= Mercadente’s Mass in E fat was perfor, ®¢d by the choir of first-class amateurs in sp, endid style. The sermon was delivered by Rev Father Sestini. At 10 o'clock a. m., , "igh Mass was again performed, Rey. Father Ci '‘*"- lier officiating: the choir performing Moza. “t'* Mass in a style that would have been cra 4- itable to professionals. The congregation wa § large, and listened attentively to a discours * upon the annunciation by Rey. Dr. Early, 5. Ziotom Of visitng SeeReoN, College. The \e Jid Trinity upon Christ which bas prevatiea Agee Pears, i sullen favor, and hundreds, ot Protestant denomina- ae Sere t. John’s (Episcopal) was ms decorated with flowers and isn roomy 4 cost that indicated a very lively interes: in the church. The chapel walls and choir gallery were handsomely decorated with evergreens and flowers, while at the font was displayed magnificent boquet. Prominent among the flowers composing it were a large number of splendid japonicas, of rare and costly varie- tues. The decorations of the pulpit and desk were beautiful, and the japonicaand other rare flowers were also prominent there. The ser- vice of the day was conducted by the rector, Rev. N.P. Tillinghast. The fine choir, under direction of Mr. Spalding, performed several appropriate pieces in excellent style. Christ's Church (Episcopal) wa also very tastefully decorated with evergreens and flowers by the ladies of the church. The ser- vice was conducted by Rey. Mr. Bonte, rector, who delivered an able discourse —— to the occasion. The choir, under the direc- tion of Mr. S. McKenney, (Mr. Caulfield, or- ganist, performed sevet fine pieces of music. The Mission Parish—This very interesting Church, established - the efforts of the mem- bers of St. John’s and Christ's Churches, and now ready to be established as a parish, with Rev. Mr. Brown as pastor, began on Friday to pertorm its Christmas work for the encourage- ment of its memyers and the fine Sabbath school attached to it. Friday was spent by the Sunday scholars in receiving their premiums, distributed by their noble and benevolent patron. Saturday (plowed with Christmas presents from the Ifdy teachers of St. John’s and Christ's Churches, who were gratified by the pleasure of their little scholars. The Chapel was very tastefally decorated with evergreens, and the kind ladies exhibited great 1 in this noble work. The 8ppropriate ser- vices of Christmas day were performed by the pastor. In aid of thie mteresting parish a Stereopticon exhibition is in course of prepa- ration, and it wild be worth a visit from those who desire to aid in so noble a cause, as well as those who like such exhibitions. Due notice will be given in the Star. Presvyterian Church.—There were no services on Christmas. The congregation was small on Sunday, but were pleased with able discourses by Key. Mr. Williamson in the morning, and Rev. Mr. Taylor at at night. Dunbarton Street Methodist Episcopal,—The services of Christmas Day were attended by a small congregation. Rey. Dr. Edwards, pastor, delivered a very able discourse appropriate to the occasion. The presentation of a Christmas tree, prepard for the scirolars of the Sabbath school, was postponed till Thursday. Congress Street Methodist Protestant.—The con- gregation was not large on Sund: Rev. Dr. T. B. Balch delivered an able discourse trom Isaiah, 56th ch., 7th v., and the choir under the direction of Mr. T. A. Newman, performed several fine pieces adapted to the Christmay service, There was no service Christmas Snowman —A young man named James Barnes, about twenty years of aze, fell into the canal near Market street yesterday. The body was recovered in a short time, but life was ex- tinct. The coroner held an inguest,and the jury rendered a verdict of accidental drown- ing. o T1e¢ WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA. - ef ate Feet Onand after TUESDAY, Dec. 2ith, the Orange and Alexandria Railread passenger trains will run gaily between Alexandria aud Washington as fol- lows = Leave Alexandria 8 a. m.,10 a.m,,1 p.m .%p m. 7pm eee t—oswe « ail.y 18. m.,2p.m.,4p. mand 11:30 p.m. In addition, the regular Mail Train will ron as at present jeaving piconet Ar} a. and Sp. m., and Washington at 7a. m. and : W. H. McGAFFERTY, Superintendent. de 25-17 8 oe: Alexandria, Va., Dec. 25th. NOTICE OF CO-PARTNERSHIP. ‘The undersigned having purchased the large and well assorted stock of Boots and Shoes, Tranks, Valises, &c., in the store No. 344 7th street, (east side, near Northern Liberty Market) lately occu- pied by M. May, respectfully inform the public generally that the business will be conducted at the same place as heretofore, under the name and firm ef McCallum & Co. Being determined to spare no efferts to please, and to sell at prices that defy competition, we trust to merit a liberal share of the public as i A. T. McCALLUM, 1a seeepeieeniag . A nts have le by w wr = be supplied with ‘those superior French Calf HOME-MADE BOOTS at greatly reduced prices. CARD.—Having disposed of my entirestock of ta, Shoes, Tru: Boo! inkt, &c , to Messrs. McCallam & T tak rein recommending to their fa- canals con deration my former patrons, fecling satisfied they will find the same inducements as M. MAY. hele = 344 7th st., bet. Tand Mass. ave. OVAL PICTURE FRAMES, 486rictuhE COND snd TASSELS, &c. 480 The largest and handsomest assortment ef ‘ Di OVAL a thy be — st See ee en ee ae eee ee Frames) G7URE CORD AND TASSEL different colors and sizes: Picture Neils ke., ke, Persons having photegray taken are invited to © purchasing Frames “Zhi rales wyrrttind ta tee eats, em de 2-2wif* 8 doors above Odd Fellows Hail. G BEAT CLOSING-OUT SALE JEWELRY, WATCHES, AND SILVER WARE, ai 302 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. The subscriber, having sold out his Store, offers the balance of his Steck at prices unprecetented. As most of the Goods bei rices, ng ber it at gold Whey will Be sold” positively at GOS IN CUR: &2” Patrons having Watches and Jowelry at Store for repairs, will please call before the let January. 1566. Show Cases, Iron Safe, Regulator, and Mirror or sale cheap de 11-3w* SE4TEs! SKATES! SKATES"! The mest beautiful and best assortment in the at Just from factory, for gentlemen, ladies, girls and boys’ pleasure, aud the most acceptahie pres- ent which can be i for Sh coming Polidays, at _de6-im * "No. 513 7th attest. pcre APPLE CIDER. Just received another suj of pure APPLE ciDERst " EGAN 2? RuRIE'S. de 20-6ti! corner of E and 9th streets. 480 3. KARR, 480 Inventor and Patentee of Karr’s Celebrated AMERICAN CHRONOMETER, a Dealer in Tonometers end Weritecters” 0 Pounaave-. bel, Shand Oeene Me Repaired and Warranted. de 226m" 1CTOk BECKER, PIANO TUNEB AND REGULATORS Esta BLIsHED IN 1855. Connected during ten years with the Piano Store of Jobn F. Ellis, Esq., and known as Tuner for Chickering & Sons. QRDERS ow RECEIVED AT DEMPSEY & Le Vers and, Sta. . O. REICHENBACH'S Piano Rooms, Pes 495 llth street, near Pa. avenus. JREST FAMILY FLOUR, __ 14 PEE BAR Extras avd Supers, ’ ae: Best and Cheapest in the city, Afull —— of FEED of ail OER. sorted ano eS Meet “S \6-co6t* 357 Pa. avewue, corner sth strest. (CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS, GENTLEMEN'S ROBES, ond elegant assortment tb. Ve One HEADED CANES New and beautifo' styles, in Pissing verte. at Ge ‘s Furnishing Store. de 16-cotw mins Soh oe