Evening Star Newspaper, December 27, 1865, Page 1

ae THE EVENING STAR is PUBLISHED DAILY, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) AT THE STAR BULLDINGS, corner of Penn's avenus end 110 stress, By W. D. WALLAOH: ete trmecagin he STAR Is served by the carriers to their im the Uity and District at Tan Pen WeeEx. Coptes at the counter, with gq without wrappers, Two Oents each. pues FOR Martree:—Three months, One polar and Fifty Conta; six tmaonths, Taree Dol- jet; ome year, Five Dollars. No papers are jest from the office longer than paid for. The WEEKLY STAR—published on Friday porning—One Dollar and @ Half a year. a “HOLIDAY GOODS, &e. L* ovT FOR THE HOLIDAYS, CHR. RUPPERT, Temple of Fancy Goods, No. 522 7TH STREET, BETWEEN D AND E. Importer of all kinds of NEW TOYS AND FANCY GOODS, Adapted for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. Mr. RUPPERT takes great pleasure to inform bis numerous customers and the public generally thathe has just returned from Europe, where he nasbeet for four months fn selecting a large and qhoice assortment of FANCY GOODS, among which we enumerate in part: POLLS of every description. A crest variety of POBTMONATES, be CASES. 8 Ks. WORKBOXES AND DRESSING CASES. ACKGAMON BOARDS, CHINA VASES ORNAMENTS. BOCK AND HOBBY HORSES. And also state that in order to give his customers increased advantages and facility in the examina- tion of my Stock of Goods have fitted, at much troukle, a large apartment in the 2 stery, directly over my store, where we will at all times take great pleasure in waiting upon them who may favor me with ac: Lad whe wish to avoid the neual crowd are peciaNy invited to make their selection as early ss convenient. de 9-13t M°SiCAh, CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, AT METZELOTT’S MUSIC STORE. Alarge lot of fine Mustc Boxes, Flutes, 24 Violins. magnificently boand Music ey Books, Bi — ae Musical Toys. ust been receiv: 'METZEROTT'S Music Store, No. 318 Penn. avenue, between Sth and 10th streets. Role agency of Steinway’s Pianos and Mason & Bamlin « Cabinet Organs. de 15-tf BAX Rerr STOO KI LUCKY HIT! The entire stock of a New York For Establish- ment for sale at our stores, at prices much lese than manufacturer's cost. They include— 17% sets of CANADIAN MINE. 200 “* «SIBERIAN SQUIRREL. 600 “ CONEYS and MUSKRAT, As well as all other FASHIONABLE FURS. Also, 1,200 sets CHILDREN’S FURS, at half price. Having bought these Goods at much less than their present value, weshall sell them at a very wmall advance, as they must be sold before the belida: Call at once, and secure a bargain, at LANSBURGH & BRO.'8, 615 SEVENTH STREET. ‘Third door abeve D, 375 SEVENTH STREET, ‘Third door above I. FUES. FUES. ESTABLISHED 1830. I have now on hand @ complete and elegant as- nt of FURS, to which the attention of the Foblic is respectfully invited. They have been selected by myself, and great care taken In the manufacture to make them per- fect in every respect. They include the most stylish and fashionable Kinde now in vogue, as follows: EUDSON BAY SABLE, CANADIAN MINK, ROYAL ERMINE, RUSSIAN FITCH, SIBERIAN SQUIRREL, acd ether varieties, none of which can be sur- pateed im excellence of quality or superior finish. In addition to the above, a large stock of CAREIAGE AND BUFFALO BOBES, GENTS’ FUR CAPS, COLLARS, GLOVES, &c, All Furs warranted as represented. JAMES ¥. DAVIS, 356 Pennsylvania avenue, ée 12 tianl Under Metropolitan Hotel. _Ge 18-tyanl} F URS. =, XXVI. Eben + ig Star. 3 he next care taken up was Beall & WASHINGTON. D. C.. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1865. HOLIDAY GOODS, &c. OLIDAY PRESENTS. NEW AND BEAUTIFUL STYLES, Gentlemen's Scarfs, Ties, Stocks, Alexander's Kid Gloves, Winter Gloves of all kinds, Pocket Handkerchiefs, Stik and Linen. Also, Fine Hair Brushes. Clothes do., Combs, Perfumery, Pomades, Hair Oils, Cologne, suitable for Christmas and New Year's presents. at LANE’S Gentlemen's Furnishing Store, _de 19-2wif 424 Penn. avenue, near 43s st. Fo THE HOLIDAYS! FOR THE HOLIDAYS! NOAH WALKER & CO., 368 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. UNDERSHIRTS AND DEAWERS in variety, ? ARFS AND NECK TIES, HOSIERY AND GLOVES. K AND LINEN HANDEERCHIEFS, SCARF PINS, IVORY SLEEVE BUTTONS, STUDS, &c., de 2-7t WHITE SHIRTS all sizes.'3 BISTMAS PRESENTS! 3 CHRITMAS PRESENTS! PRICES REDUCED! PRICES REDUCED! NOAH WALKER & OO. have reduced their prices upon the whole of their superb stock of OVERBCOATS, DRESS, FROCK, AND SACK COATS, PANTALOONS, VESTS, AND BOYS’ CLOTHING. Purehasers may rely upon the best articles at the lowest prices, NOAH WALKER & 368 Pe: ‘avenue, itan Hotel. B° YOUR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AT PHILP & SOLOMONS’ Metropolitan Bookstore, Where will be found the largest stock of ELEGANT AND USEFUL ARTICLES, Adapted for presentation, including a ehoice se- lection of BEAUTIFULLY BOUND AND MAGNIFICENT- LY ILLUSTRALED B KS, ELEGANT BIBLES AND PRAYEB BOOKS, In Ornamental Bindings. WRITING DESKS In Papier Mache, Rosewoed, Ebeny, &c. PORTEMUNNAIES Of every descriptien. Dressing Cases, Stationery, Cabinets, Cigar Stands, Satchels, Tourist’s Cases, Inkstands, Gold and Silver Pencil Cases, Work Boxes, The Games of Croquet, Bezique, Chess, Backgammon and Dominoes, Card Cases, Scissors in Cases, Color Boxes, &c. Ahundred varieties of PHOTOGRAPHIO ALBUMS, JUVENILE BOOKS for all ages. PHILP & SOLOMONS, 332 Pennsylvania avenue, between de 18-47 9th and 10th streets. A TTENTION! ATTENTION! de 2-7 FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS HOL- IDAYS. The attention of the citizens and the public gen- erally is called to my immense and fresh assortment offine FRENCH CONFECTIONERY, BON BONS, PRESERVED FRUITS, JELLIES, CORDIALS, ABSOBTED CANDY of all kinds and flavors; FRUIT, POUND and ASSORTED CAKES, PIES, and ether Pastry; ICE CREAM and WATER ICES of all favors, either plain or in fancy molds; CAKE and FRUIT PYRAMIDS, of all sizes and descrip- tions; and in fact everything to be had in a first- class Confectionery Store. Having purchased of the former Proprietor (Mr. Tuostas PotentiNt) his Stock. &c., and also receiving from him during hit stay in Europe a fine assortment of Foreign Gecds, of his own selection, I can offer great in- ducements to those who will favor me with a call, and will sell at reasonable prices which will suit all. Orders for Wedding and Private Parties received at all times and executed with neatness and dis- patch. All Geeds delivered free of charge. A. F. POTENTINI, Confectioner, 279 Penn, avenue, bet. 10th and Uth sts., N THEATER, Pennsylvania avenue, near Willard’s Hotel. LEONARD GROVER & CO..................Directors LEONARD GROVER......0. D. HESS. THIED GRAND OPERA NIGHT. MAX MARETZER’S GRAND ITALIAN OPERA TROUPE, LEONARD GROVER, DIRECTOR. The Entire Company Grand Chorns and Orches- tra, from the Academy ef Music, New York. THIS (Wednesday) EVENING. Dec. 27. 1965, ‘Will be presented, for the only time, Gounod’s immortal Opera, FAUST. In five acta. Its first Italian rendition in Washi It will be remembered that this grand master work was > New York under Mr. M: "e direc- cs 1 upward of sixty cor ve nights to overflowing houses, and it has 6d one of the yar features of the late season at the Acad- emy of Music. Marguerite.. Max Maretzek. X To-morrow, beigumes oo) am exquisite . The never failing gem of the Italian repertoire, BATES OF ADMISSION. Secured Chairs in Orchestra....... Secured Seats in Dress Circle an Admission to Dress Circle and Parquette. Admission to Gallery... Box Office open from 9 o'clock a, m.,to Seats exchanged after being Secured. MATINEE ON SATURDAY, At One Dollar Admission FULL PARTICULARS TO-MORROW. STEREOPTICON EXHIBITION !—New and \ beautiful Views, Scriptu: Temperance, and amusing, every night this week at High Street Chapel. Georgetown, at 734 o'clock, ckets 25 centsand10cents. it CANTERBURY. Corner Pennsylvania avenue and Ninth street. GEORGE LEA oeneeees mmeneS0l8 Proprictor, HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS. NEW ACTS, NEW SONGS AND BURLESQUES, GRAND CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME. OLD MOTHER HUBBARD; OR THE GOOD FAIRY OF THBGOLDEN WHEAT SHEAF. o TRICKS AND TBANSFORMATIONS. ERB The Ballets of the FLOWER GIRLS OF VENICE, AND THE MAJA DE SEVILLE. FRIDAY NIGHT. December 29, 1865, GRAND PRIZE CONUNDRUM NIGHT. Three Prizes tobe given away. The first Prize will be a Beautiful Piano for the best Conundrum. The second Prize will be a Beautiful Silver Cup for the second Conundrum. And the third will be a Bottle of Cham; ¢ for the worst Conundrum, Gentlemen will! please hand their Conundrums in atthe Box Office, or seud them through the Post Office. All the Conundrums will be read from the evee to me audience, except those that are un{it lor perneal. LADIES’ MATINEE EVERY SATUBDAY A RNOO: NEW YEAR’S DAY AN EXTRA AFTERNOON PERFORMANCE will take place. A great hill. SEATON HALL. SEVEN NIGHTS ONLY, COMMENCING MONDAY, DECEMBER 25, NEWCOMB & ARLINGTON’S MINSTRELS, Headed by the two greatest Ethiopian Comedians ofa century. Doors open quarter to seven; commence quarter to eight. Admitsion, 50 cents; reserved seats, 75 cents. NOTICE. A GRAND MATINEE will be given on SATUR- DAY and MONDAY fer Ladies and Children, commencing at half-past 2 0’clock p.m. CHAS. 8. WOOD, de 20-10t* Agent. > p2r. J. W. ATi ee DANCING PARKER’S HALL, Pennsylvania avenue, between 6th and 7th sts., Opposite Metropolitan Hotel. Those desiring to enter can de so now, as we are continually Sorming new classes, the quarter commencing with the first lesson. All in- imation in seuere to terms, &c.,can be had ¥ applying az above. 5 a Twition: . For Ladicn, Mivess st Matare, Wednesday and turday afternoons, from o'clock. For Gentlemen, Tuesday and Friday evenings, ue ¥, icing Assemblics every Thursday evening. Private Tietraction given to suit convenience of jesiring. can be bed at J. F. Ellis’; Phil sien fe and other boek and music stores; also he hours of by applyi t the Academy during trom 10 a. to 1p.m..from $tob aud t010 p.m, the hours ion. "A notovaldressed to the Academy will mest with prompt attention. oc 4-1 de 18-2w* Formerly Tomas PoTEntini’s. . ‘0. .—Prescott'’s W: , Mil- STATOR ao miatoryeobvertaan's Works, O10. bon’s Rome, Wavericy Novels, Motley’s Works, Addison's Works. Milton's Prose Works, Mergel’s Germany. D'Israeli’s Works, Schiller, Bacon, Pa- ley. Bunyan, &c., &c. F Fine above are the nent editions and finely bound calf, and turkey morocco. Mean = Nh and turkey ORANCK TAYLOR, UDSON TAYLOR'S E Stock, of Standard Literature of the age is now 6 jete. Heliday Books in handsome Bindings. Jureniles in great variety. Family Bibles, Prayer Books, &c, —— Li =. hetogra’ a8. M Oy ia,and Leather Bags. Scotch wood, Resewood, and other Writing Desks. a Artic! c., SC The y bie is mvited to eall and examine this elegant collect le HSDSON TAYLOR, Bookseller and Stationer, de lé-tf 334 Pennsylvania avenue. c HBISTMAS TOYS! Toy Stoves, complete; Tin and Iron Toys of all kinds, bave just arrived. CHEAPEST PLACE IN THE DISTRICT! Rocking Horses, Sleds, and Mechanical Toys, With keys to wind them up. A'vo, a large assortment of Tin and Iron Ware, 3 at Stoves, Grates, &c., a! PALMER & BRO.’s, tee 90 Bridge st.. Georgeto’ ((B0IcE HOLIDAY PRESENTS. ion of PAINTINGS. ENGRAVINGS, chiowo LITHOGRATHS. WATER COLORS: BHOT@GRAPUS handsomely frame suitable sents. Just received and for sale at reasona- ce ble Also. a new and Sona state of PHOTO- ¥ N, ready fram GRAPHS ON PORCELA ron o x, 452 7th street. opposite de 18 tawtw (iat.J Patent Office. ro SPLENDID Guamruas PBESENTS ° : GEO. L. WILD & BRO.’s, New Piano Warercoms, No. 497 lith street, near north side of Penn. avenue. The celebrated Wilken’s Gold Medal Pianos, ard the Magnificent eae tek vines I n e jew ir) F sier Ongens, Ss a ae i lia TOYS! TOYS! The pderdiqnes boon ores: collection of > 10N x CONBECTIONENANOY ARTICLES, witable La oeagny ig mezents, for sale tian eeew. ff etrict. = Bere in Whe DENTINE MENGER, No. 56 High street, near Bridge st. x __ Georgetown. te peas FURS!! We bave now om consignment from s New Yor! Ecusea large stork cf LADIES an@ CHILDBEN FCRS of every description, which we offer at New York mapeiacturing prices. LANSBURGH & BRO., 375 and 515 Seventh street. 18—Kinber—Droit des Gens. De hoatre dw Di jomate et du Consul. by xe International, 2 Inter. ’ ¢ en nucl des Agents €on- Bas tone—Guttle Fl pistes oe De One 3 Tulde atiqnes, 2 vols. = Formulatve de: clleties, 2 vols. Moreull I eller! E 2 vole Wheat . 2 vols. wit dea Ger 2 vols, ___FRANOK TAYLOR. F RED, w ’ LOR; Authors: ‘The tine of Greek FRANCK TAYLOR. Gentine OFF! SELLING OFF!! ® — PSOME CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S eae PRESENTS. SEN y The entire stock of rich Cashmere, Brocha and other styles SHAWLS and CLOTH CLOAKS will be clored out for the next thirty ig at greedy, Te- duced prices, many at nearly half price. All in pursuit of useful and ornamental presents are in- vited to examine this stock and prices pefore pur chasing elsewhere. . W. COLLE de 21-5t 523 7th st., near Penna. ave. Fos THE HOLIDAYS. A very choice assortment of FANCY GOODS suitable for Presents, us®fal and ornamental, at LAK E’S Marble Hall Bazaar, $70 Penna. ay , under Metropol! Hotel. de 21-6t" APPBOPRIATE FOR PRESENTS. 4) A limited number of choice ENGRAVINGS and OLL PAINTINGS. appropriately framed PORCE LEAN TEANSPARENGIES, with a fow FANCY 4 D. a) resents, smmmmrrery 25) : 8 doors above . oT Odd Fellows’ Hail, Terms cash. de 20-2wif* IANOS TUNED AND REPAIRED—Th dersigned well-known Tuner aud Re., pairer of Planoa.of G. W. Metzerott's Mu See ric Store, would inform his friends and the friends of music geners!ly that he has separated bimeelf frem said establishment, and in connection with his brother commenced business on his own account. Thankful for the liberal patronage ex- tended to him im the past four years, he would re- spectfully solicit a continuation of sre. come ot tie lace of busi: where will also p for wae f 7 color rated Wiikine Gold Medal Ove va! re €o. ORGANS and MELODEONS for which he has é ed th i * them at New York factory Of Geo. L. Wild & Bro’s No. 497 Ikh st., bet. cellent f, .—An assortment o! PIANOS alse for sale cheap, to make room for new ones. no 3 1m* ADAMS EXOFFICE 014 FENWA AVENUE, BRANCH OFFICE, 219 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPPOSITE WILLARD 8. * GREAT EASTERN, NORTHERN, WESTERN, AND SOUTHERN EXPRESS FORWARDERS, Merchandise, Money. and Valuables of all kinds Sr yerded with dispaschs to all accessible sections of the country. COLLECTION ne OF NOTES, DRAFTS, BILLS, Made in all accessible parts of the United States, ©. 0. DUNN, no Wtf Washiseton, BO. LANKETS AT A SACRIFICE, ONE-HALF THE ORIGINAL COST. Also, BED COMFORTS, LINEN SHEETS, Green WINDOW peer ree a next to Perry's Dry Goods Store. AND (*HARLES BRECHT, Seanad eA He A oe dy W-eely 2 Oi |. 289 Penna, “aeons 450 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, 45 () BErwkeEn 3p anv 434 StREETs. HEILBRUN’S BRANCH STORE. Selling off at cost an entire new stock of Gents’ FURNISHING GOODS, HATS AND CAPS, BOOTS AND SHOES, TRUNKS AND VALISES. The stock must be closed out by the first of Jan- uary. Remember the place. 450 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, de 18-6¢* Next door to Odeon Hall. x FUBNITUBE, FUBNITURE, FURNIFUBE, The largest and handsomest stock of CABINET FURNITURE ia aly oe aoe ee ae evened, reduced i © anuary Ist. Prices, for casliy unul Jani GY WILLSON. @c18-tjanl __ Southeast corner 9th and D sts. JOSEPH REYNOLDS &CO., « UMBERS, GA§ FITTERS AND STEAM es Virrens All orders in the above branches of our business attene - ae promptly, and all work entrusted to us ‘aD ry 9 “Ww e have on band the most beautiful style of in the cit: Ouepaiaeeiemes oor, and a in * atterns are new, recommen: dimpeclves. Cail and see our Chandeliers, Pea- dante, Brackets, Portables, &., &c. OUR SHADES ty clogent consisting: of shotographic, Porcelain, cn, i. ee “OUR GLASS GLOBES are of the most costly and elegant cut, and cannot fail to please ry variety of taste, are of the most proved partion and give univer. sa) satisfaction oY ies Wil our friends who need our want of an: No. 500 services, or are in a the above prticies, give us acall at 1. je -eoim "508 HEYNOLDS & CO. D* BOW'S REVIEW FOR JANUARY, 1855 ow en, Contents:—Future of the tates; Fatu: of the South; The Preedeut's play of Reconstr te on. WeW. a by H ebt; New Orleans; Our Mexican Fren- Future of Necro Population; Security fei ital; The South, Its Duty and Destiny; Peace or; Pa irre} + Openi we 8. el Witte Emig ‘South. ce igration gration to “Eel iption 86 per year. a FRANCK TAYLOR. N. a. wun, s0srite oF THE PEACE, . 611 9th street Office near Penn’a avenue, Tie generally Dew Sto all foo fies til other Ontoo ine tees. coda, Baits Ont dctens hore vig Weshington. D. 0, HE GLORY OF MAN IS ST! —" TS nen edna Pe SPECIAL NOTIOES. JIAL, NOT &7 Epitaphs are tet fe veracious, but the: are more truthful than the labels of the so-call: forei id in this market. Don’t beaupe thy these pritted fables." ‘hey ‘are coun ei Se covering conn it jen. “PRALON'S NIGHT BLOOMING CEREU3” is, on the other hand. precisely whatit von apd to be. a pure, unimpeachable staple of the toilet. Sold everywhere. de TWO BAD OASES OF PILES CURED BY DEB STRICKLAND’S PILE REMEDY. Mr. Glass. of Janesville, Wisconsin, writes fer be: all who suffer with the Piles, that he bas been troubled for eight years with an aggra- vated case of Piles, and brother was from the army as incurable, (he bei lyzed with the Piles.) Both these distressi Were cured witlFone bottle of Dr. STRIOKL. PILE REMEDY. The recommendation of these fentlomen. beside the daily testimonials received fg hat tne mn pea Yonsei a © my vat chronic cases of are cured. by Dr. Stfickiand’s Pile Remedy, Tels sold be BD everywhere. Sold J. W. ta Gnas. CHRISTIANI, 371 Pa. FAIRS @ 503 Winti wly avenue and street. os A SUPERIOR REMEDY. We can conscientiously recommend to those suf ese a Ciotressiog cough, DR, STRICK- LAND’S MELLIFLUOUS COUGH BALSAM. It gives relief almost instantaneous, and is withal Late pag oye fs to the . There isnodonbt ifluous Cough Balsam is one of the best preparations in use, and is all that its propri- etorclaims forit. We pave tried it during the past week and found relié? from a most Payonieg cough. Itis prepared by Pr. Strickland, No. 13' Sycamere street. Cineinnati. Ohio, and for sale by Drnggists. Sold by J. W.NAIRN & CO., also al WATTES Drog Store, and CHAS. OHKISTI: ares aed Pa, avenue and 502 Ninth street. oc %6-ly TO DYE EASY is very desirable. MATTHEWS’ VENETIAN HAIR DYE is the best in the world. Complete in one bottle. No wash, nestain, notrouble. Achild ean apply it. Persons wishing to avoid the publici- ty of having their Hair dyed in public,can DYE AT HOME better than any barber can doit, by using THE VENETIAN DYE. It does not rub off or make the Hair appear dusty or dead, but imparts new life and lustre. Gtves a beautiful black or brown, as pre- ferred. Price 75 centa. Prepared by A. I. MATHEWS, N.Y. DEMAS BARNES & CO., New York, Wholesale Agents. my 16-coly OCOLGATE’S HONEY SOAP, This celebrated ToiLet Soar,in such universal demand, is made from the choicest materials, is mild and emollient in its nature, fragrantly scented and extremely beneficial in its action upon the skin, For sale by all Druggists and Fancy Goods Dealers, jan 28-eoly een Bama, SS Civats the mont certain, eal and TAN’s Girt most cei le effectual remedy indeed, thenait vegetable remedy evor discovered. Cures in two to four days, and re- gent cases in twenty-four hours. Ne mineral, no balsam, no mercury. Only ten pills to be taken. It is the soldier’s hope, and @ friend to these who do ae wast to be exposed. Male @2; fe- » BS. Samaritan’s Roor anp Hers Jvices—A positive and permanent cure for Syphilis, Screfula, Ulcers, Sores Letters, &e. co 71. er six bottles for @é. Bold’by 8. 0. Ford. Bee advertisement, ms pit alii acct a tata And use WHEATON'S ITCH OLN THRNT use ATON ‘CH 0) . cures Itch and Salt Bheum in 48 oarstome: cares Qhillblains, Ulcers, and all Eruptions of the Skin. Sold by all Druggists. J.D. GILMAN, mar 23-ly 350 Peonsylvania avenue, MARRIAGE AND CELIBACY, An Essay of Warning and Instruction for Young Men, just published by the Hew: Association, it in sealed letter envelopes free of charge. Address Dr. 3. SKILLIN HOUGHTON, Howard Assoeiation, Philadelphia, Pa. oc 9-3m T° THE PUBLIO, We would respectfully call the attention of the citizens of Washington, Georgetown and Alexan- dria to the fact that OUR LEASE EXPIRES ON THE FIRST DAY OF MARCH NEXT, At which time, we are infermed by a decree of the Supreme Court, THE PROPERTY THAT WE NOW OOUUPY, Corner Seventh street and Market Spaco, WILL BE SOLD, Not knowing into whose hands it may fall, and wishing te provide against all contingencies, we shall commence from this date to dispose of our entire stock, AMOUNTING TO AROUT ONE HUNDRED ™ THOUSAND DOLLARS, AT SUCH PRICES AS WILL DEFY AL’ - us PETITION. pa Without quoting any prices, we cordially invi to come and judge for themselves. We ae Puig ated by sincere motives, and promise most faith- fully to do what we propese. It will be expected that es we shall sell owr goods at reduced prices, the money in all cases must forthcoming. B.W. CARTER, No. 50 Market Space, a de 15-e06t 527 Seventh stree! Wena 0 Jub rege ot hae Stock of Ladies’ ve just received «lan and Gentlemen's SKATES, which are the host, somest, the cheapest, an the most durabl: We sed also call your attention to EW PATENT SKATE, which aires no straps, making it easy and comfortable for the it. We have also a la stock of STOVES. eer OBEY HORSES, and CHILDREN’S , Call and examine our stock, which is the largest im the city. _ ©. WOODWARD & SON, No. 318 Pennsytvania avenue, between Tenth and Eleventh streets, de 18-e06t Washington city, D.C. —————____aaiineton city, DP EPABTMENT OF METROPOLITAN PO LICE Office of Superintendent, 483 10th street west, Washington, December lith, 1845. By an ordinance of the Gorporation of Washing- ton, approved February 2th, 1855, it is made the duty ‘of tenants or occupants of buildings or mm- preved lots bordering on any street, ublic reservation in tho city, footway or sidewalk, to have the snow remov therefrom within four hours after it shall coase falling, if in the day time, and if in the night time, »efore nine o’clock the succeeding forenoon, under certain penalties. If ice encumbers the pavements they must be made safe and convenient by removing the ice therefrom, er covering it with sand or some suit- able salatanee, a Rt en there ae. pane it Se, comes the dat owners or agents of property attend to this matter. = The provisions of the above named act wil be strictly enforced. A. C. RIGHARDS, de 11-eobt SupéPintendent. Wines AND LIQUORS. Fine Amontillado, Sherry, Madeira and Port Wines. in wood and in bottles. Piper's Heidsick, Heidsick & Go., and Charles Heideick'y OHAM: WINES. in rts and pints One puncheon Ramsay's Scotch alt WHISKEY, Hennessey & Otard’s fine BRANDIES, ith tensive stock of superior Old Rye and Bourbon WHISKT Ss. Also, one puncheon Bt. Thomas M. Romes BAY BUM. yD aALL & BAKER, 365 Pennsylvania avenue, de2-co2w opposite National Hote 452 SEVENTH STREET. 452 OVAL ANP SQUARE PHOTOGRAPH AND PICE CHE FRAMES, Persons in want of the above Articles can find at Tar stock my store a @ and complete together with at the fait such as TASSELS. NAILS, RINGS. 26." © TASSELS, CORDS, PARTICULAR ATTENTION A’ is requested to my stock of WALNUT FRAMES for Portraits, Wreaths, Halr-work, &c., which ex- = in variety and excellence any stock in the ty. ra and varied assortment of PAPERHANG- INGS, WINDOW SHADES. GILT COBNIOE &e.. always on hand, and receiving weekly addi: 8. ‘aper hung by experienced workmen and pic tures fram der i Ie red. framed to BOTHRUCK, 432 7th sirect, no 35 cotjan 1 Opposite Patent Uffice. Csbistmas PRESENTS, f Citizens and st: who wish to purchase sents for their friends,are invited to visit’ our store, as they will find numerous arti-, cles that are beautiful in style as well as' meetal. We name in part the following, iz: Rich Decorated French China Tea Sets, Vases Motto Cups and Saucers, Punch Bowis, Burea: Bets. vers, Smoking Sets, Oi- Holders, Toys, &. a5 PLATED WARE. ‘Cake B. a Cove: Muslin for 7th st., by J. LEATHER DUCK f. ce read Green mad Black eae ‘urpétare Carering forsale at Ne. 613 . EDMOND & 00, deé-Im Mr. G. W. Beall vestfied that bis store was foreibly entered on Wednesday n: last, and @ lot of tea, nacon, and nuts, cand! &c., were tuken from the store. Also, a pair of boots be- longing to Key. A. A. E. Taylor, and some clothing belonging to Mr. Green. Witness be- lieved the teas recovered to be bis, and idenu- fed the key of bis safe which was also recoy- ered. The boots and clothes were identified. conaiens weuace' that he, with oa and ‘ep >» performed this act. They took nomeat; N&, 3,997 . Dut took the tea, candies, nuts; raisins, éc., and “4 the safe key. Saw some bonds in the safe, = = a — $50,000 be believed, but may be it was a $100 TELEGRAMS, &c. and a $00. Baker said the would be ful & year or eighteen months hence, might goin and take the i is Amerchant in Pittsburg, by the name of money. Shaw, stands charged with haying caused the = bag = +o. in Center who abduction of his wife and her confinement in ugnt all for $60. the lur ati: Jum, on the plea that she was Detective McDevitt testified that the boots came tacene aan anperores fans means he ob- | from Holland’s house; the ts from Baker's sister's house, where Collier bad left them. The tea they found with a lady in the mar- x ‘ et. W. Holland, recalled—ldentified the tea and ariicles recovered as those taken from Mr. beall’s. Mr. Beall valued all at about $400 or $400. Pvker was ordered to give bail in $1,000 in his case. The case of A. A. Wileon was next called. Mr. A. A. Wilson, sworn—Testified that his sie store, in the First Ward, was forcibly en- tredon the 12th of Decemoer. The cutthrongh the side wall. They took or all his best work, valued at about $1,000. part of the goods were recovered, and he iden- ified them as his property. M. Holiend testified that he cut through the wall. Collier went in to open the door. He called in Baker to help him, and said he must work fastif they would do it atall. Witness carried some home; told his mother that he got them atauction. Sold some to the lady at the market. Kioudle was there, and carried away some. It was understocd that in all these thing we should divide equally. Detectives McDevitt and Clarroe and Sergeant Ges:ford testified to finding the shoes at Hol- land’s and Baker's houses. The bail was fixed at $2,000 in this case. W.S. Kieffer's case was called. Mr. Kiefer, sworn, testified that his store was entered on the night of Thanksgiving Day, sth inst., and a gold watch and chain, a revolver, merschaum pipes, segars and tobacco, valued At $150, were stolen- M. Holland testified that Collier, Baker, Ki- oudle, himself, and another party not arrested, Went in and got the things. Serg't Ges:ford testified that Holland had the revolver when he was arrrested in Herman's bourse. Detective Clarroe testified that the chain was recovered through Mr. Jno. H. Ewbank, whose little boy got it as a present trom Collier. Mr. Ewbank corroborateddhis statement. Bail fixed at $300 in this case W.H. Marlow’s case was called. Mr. Marlow, sworn, testified that his coal of- fice, corner of 7th street and canal, was fu: bly entered Friday two weeks ago. The iron safe was broken open and destroyed. Nothing valuable was in it, and nothing was taken. There being no larceny, and no one sleeping in the office, it was no burglary. The case was diemissed. Max Wiell’s case was called. Mr. Wiell, sworn, testified that his store was broken into and robbed last Wednesday nignt. #& number of spectacles and a quantity of jew- elry, some his own and some belonging to others. was stolen. He identified goods as his, and fixed the value at $50. an Holiand testified that Baker was ere. Detective Clarroe and Sergeant Gessford testi- fied that the goods were found in Holland’s and Baker's houces. The bail in this case was fixed at $100. When told that the total bail required would be $5,400, he very coolly remarked that he thought be could get it. James Doyle and Robert Branzell was next put at the bar. Michael Holland sworn.—Testified that these men were the drivers of the wagon that con- veyed the safe from Mr. Lutz's store. Witness made the bargain with them. Never let them know what bis business was, but told them he wanted them to go in the country. Went first to Branzell and offered him $10. He refused, and said he would not go under $20. Witness promised him $20 if they succeeded. Left a Watch as security for $20. Branzell drove up the alley to the back door; they had got the safe to the door then; it was raining all the time. Branzell and Doyle both went up the canal. Witness knew Doyle in Richmond, bat never knew Branzell before. Never knew Doyle in any similar business before, but had heard Baker say that Doyle had been in it. The prisoners helped to put the safe in the wagon, but is not sure taat they helped to put it out. Detective McDevitt testified that the prisoners admitted that they took their own horse, but took a wagon belonging to an old man named Ballenger, a neighbor of theirs living on the island. When the prisoners left Mr. Lutz’s store they t a side board of the wagon there, which ve the detectives a trace to them; but the object was evidently to cast suspicion on Bal- ienger. ‘They were ordered to give bail in $500 each as accessories to the robbery. James Young, alas McCann, alias Kioudle, was put at the bar. He said he came from Canada, paid his fare part of the ‘Way, and fect the balance. He says his right name is Jnmes Young. He hort, fat, big-headed boy, about 17 years old apparently, thongh he says he is only about 14. Tis hair is naturally light, buthe has had it dyed black, with his eyebrows and lashes, at a cost of three or four dollars. He plead guilty to participating in the Lutz, Kieffer and Wilson robberies, and was held for bail in the same amount as Baker in cares. Thomas Collier was put at the bar. He is a needle maker by trade, 23 years old, has served as a haeckman in this city, isnearly as tall as Baker, rather slim, dark bair, stim face, prom- iment Rose, He plead lity of aiding in the robbery of all except Maxwell. tained the certificates of two physicians to that effect, and, a few days since, had the olice to seize her, and, despite the heart-ren- ering cries of the helpless woman, she was for into the street cars and burried to the asylum. On her first interview with the pir wdbeeseeretel physician he had grave doubts of her insanity, which was confirmed by sub- sequent examinations. P. A. Sinnott, a Senatgr in the Fenian Brotherhood, declares himself for a Congress, He alleges that the Senators who impeached the President were under arrest five Jays previous to their act of impeachment; that their reporters haye been guilty of falsehood and malfeasance, and that O’Mahoney must clear himself of the dirty charge of complicity with the English Government, and that every extravagance he committed has been by he consent of . On Monday afternoon a number of men en- gaged as laborers on the Dayton and Western railroad, near Richmond, Indiana, took pas- sageon a train bound for Dayton, and re- fusing to pay their fare, a difficulty ensued, in which two of the laborers were killed and others injured. The baggage master of the train was also wounded. The Chairman of the Sonth Carolina dele- gation to the President declares his belief that emancipation bas already increased the self- Tespect of the negroes; and mrs f very promi- nent planters, hitherto successful in their busi- ness, are of opinion that the negroes, if prop- erly paid and well treated, will work under the new system. In Magchester, opposite Richmond, a large number of freedmen surrounded the guard and forced the release of the colored prisoners- Reports received by the Freedmen’s Bureau from all sections of Virginia represent the freedmen as quiet, and no apprehension felt by the officers of the Bureau of any disturb- ance among them. The Hamburg ship Newton, Captain Her- ting, from New York to Hamburg, went ashore at Nantucket on Sunday night, and went to pieces. All hands were lost. Que inan swam ashore, but died from exposnre, after walking a half mile along the beach. About twelve hundred barrels of kerosene oil have been saved from the wreck. A desperate attempt to break jail was made in Poughkeepsie, New York, last Saturday. A number of prisoners, assisted by outside parties,ghad made arrangements for an es- cape, and had nearly accomplished the pur- pose, when discovered. Their plans inyolyed the death of the jailor and attendants. The Montreal correspondent of the Tribune states that the American Consul had decided that goods entered for the ‘ayment of ad ta- lorem duties in the United States must be en- tered at the duty paid on their yalue in Carada, instead of their duty in bond. R. W. Waring, editor of the Charlotte Times, who was arrested by the order of General Ruger, has arrived at Raleigh, N. C. The ar- rest was made, it is said, on account of articles that haye xenny appeared in the Times. It is supposed he will be admitted to bail. The Farmer’s Bank of eee having lest $60,000 a Tire Morgan raid in June, 1564, sned J. W. itherspoon, a returned Morgan officer, attached his land, and got judgment from a circuit court for the wholesum. He appeals the case. Secretary Seward has notified Governor Sharkey, of Mississippi, that he is relieved of the duties of Provisional Governor by order of the President, and that the Governor elect will take charge of the affairs of the State The colored people of Missouri are prepar- ing the programme of a grand jubilee to be heldin St. Louis on the ith of January, the anniversary of the adoption of the ordinance emancipating the slaves. The main portion of the old frigate Merri- mac, with the propeller and ten tons of com- position. has been raised by D. A. Underdown & Co. and taken to the Portsmouth Nayy Yara, A. A. Bradley, a mulatto, formerly expelled from the bar at Boston, has been sentenced to imprisonment for a term of years in Savannah, by amilitary court for using seditious lan- guage. An altereation occurreain Baltimore Monday night between two young men, with regard to 4 disreputable female, when one assaulted the other with arazor, cutting his throat so se- verely as to cause death. Marine advices report a great number ot shipwrecks along the coast during the late storm. The steamer Besphorus from verpool ran aground near Fort Lafayette, New York, yesterday. Two passenger trains collided on the Sto- nington railroad, near Providence, yesterday, Damage—one “innocent cause of ‘the war” smashed. Henry C. Atwood, of De Kalb, Ill. is under arrest for shooting his wife, seventeen years old, to whom he had been married but eight months. The Mayor of Mobile has prohibited the steamers and isfrom carrying negroes present into that city. 4t. Holland was put on the stand and swore =. yo also. % je was uired to give the sam LOCAL NEWS. Baker et —_.—_—_—_. The Remarkable Safe Robbery. TRIAL OF THE BURGLARS AND SAFE ROBBERS— THEIR FENCE THROWN DOWN. ‘Yesterday we gave an account of the arrest of the ies concerned in the robbery of Mr. F. A. Lutz’s store, (when, the readers of the Star will remember, the robbers perfermed the remarkable feat of carrying away an iron sate and its contents;) the robbery of Max Weill’s Albert Cumberland and Margaret Cumber- land were next put to the bar, charged with buying the goods, knowing them to be stolen. The prisoners keeps an eating house in Center Market. Michael Holland testified that he was present when the goods were taken to the market and sold to the woman at the bar. The tea was sold for 75 centsa pound. [Mr. Beall fixed ite value at$2a pound.) The lady never asked how it was obtained. Her husband, the male prisoner, Jewelry store, nnsylvyania avenue, near 3d helped to weigh it. Witness sold ber street; Ww. G. Kieffer's segar store; J. L. Uffen- pairs of shoes for $12. [Mr. Wiison Sed the heimer’s store; W. H. Marlow’s office, 7th street | Value at not lees than $5 and canal; and the recent robbery of Beall & Bro., grocers, Bri street, Georgetown. After the arrest of Collier and Holland in the act of robbing Hermann’s store, in the Seventh Ward, and they were committed for trial at court, Sergeant Gessford conveyed the prisoners to headquarters to have their likenesses taken, and there detectives McDevitt and Clarvoe recognized the yery man they wanted in Hol- land, formerly an employee of Mr. Lutz. They at once reported their case to Su: tendent Richards. They then accused Holland of the Lutz rol e at first denied it; but the detectives, with their usual tact, kept prying him with questions that forced him at last to “squeal,” and he gave information that led to t er par) She gave $5 tor about 250 cigars. T. Keiffer said they cost $30 per 1000.) Mrs. Cumberland said she would buy clothing, especially a suit for Christmas. Told witness how to bring the things safely. Let her know, and she would tell the market watchman to go to bed, and be could come in at the back door. Detectives Clarvoe and McDevitt testified that ol got injormation relative to this piace from Jollier. Cumberland undertook to cross examine Holland, and by doing so brought out the state- ment from Holiand that Mrs. Cumberland told him she had been dealing at Morrison's gro- cery store; that there was any quantity of tea there, and she would take all I per Ib. the arrest of Jas. Baker, Jas. Young, alias Cumberland sto} - McCann, alias Kioudle, ‘Jas. Doyle, Robert | tendent Rieherde praeten eet to give ball ta Branzell, alias Tait, as stated in Yesterday's | $1,000 each for court. These t risoners are co, and subsequently of Albert Cumberland | not in needy circumstances as an t Cumberiand. = of and concerned. They are propert; ‘Yestes » at 5 o'clock ?; the trials were owners, and when the bail wae ax the med begun by intenden’ Hicharas. at head- | man left her bank account for over the amount quarters. The trial room was crowded with Baker, who is entered upon the ter as a This closed the cases. Detectives Cy thief by p 18 26 years old, tall and raw | and McDevitt and Sergeant Geesford desrtve boned. red hair, hi; ik bones, gray eyes, | great credit for their perseverance in this mat- ae yy face, slow of ter. enjoyed no holiday or night since guilty to all the charges. Mr. F. A. Lutz was first sworn, and testified that his store was entered about the 2ist of Pe prey ool ag safe, ae oy: gers, cl valu le papers, gol and sil- HURRABING FOR ‘4 : reds ver coin, and other valuables, was stolen; the | of yor men ee pes foe ‘was between $1,000 and $1,100. Mr. L. | du: entire day yesterday, and and. of spate cleewn batinen and pair pn eohind soon Baris deafen: os and sten. a a a the - of gok becebe as his proparcy, ant ig che mens tc my when stolen. artis when the robbery was commtiod. ae ies when the ro! ‘Was CO! as. Baker wasone. [Baker admitted that he was there. merly identified rebel army, and ‘Baker here began to cross-examine Holland | who bads bined with theme their strong. as to who made the proposition torob the Fle to eetablich theconkedersese They traveled spt hound vacua aneiate, id that he was about the streets in squads of from ten to fifty, not bound to commit himself,and Baker stopped singing &t the top of their voices all the rebel Delecttve that when the pistols platoons and Land > pies acts fata ot Tata Ta | Riktntd Pouca, tha, oy compan, tod ers did it, and told where the safe could be | Care finally drove alle ladies off the serene, found, as well as of the articles. In their and towards the middle of the afternoon hardly the ves that what a outside of her said was strictly true. i ih u to eq) bounties so esto reward Serpognt Gesiferd testified that he, with the | all defenders alike. - er, went to Baker's honse to search i pF Resolutions in favor of negro suffrage the search they found a lotof stamps. Some sour House of Represeseantece, -