Evening Star Newspaper, December 17, 1866, Page 3

THE EV ‘ENI G STAR. LOCAL NEWS. te AMUSEMENTS, &c.. TO-NIGHT. NaTIONAL TuEaTER.—We know that our | ciivens will be pleased with the announcement tbat Mr. Jefferson wili appear this e in Boucicanit’s drama ot © kip Van Winkle: or, The Step of Twenty Years,” founded on Satisgue Irving's delightful American aaa Ss New Overs Hover.—First repre- Sentation this evening of an original romantic vlsy. “Adrienne, the Secret of a Life; or, The Luel tp the M " with new scenery, appoint. ments. and costumes; the original music; and Mrs. I) P. Bowers and Mr. J.C. M lom, assisted by a powerful cast from the combina. tion stock company ¥ BCILDING, corner of 7th street and Pa. avenue.—The Grand Masonic Fair, for the benefit of the Masonic Hall Association. Metrorotitax Hatt.—Grand ball of Ori- ental Lodge, No. 19. this evening. Oop Fettows’ Hat. Navy Yard —Grand levee this evening by Harmony » No. 9, 0. OF. cepts Tue Georcia Winow anxp Her Carty — Aa ode case bas just come to in this city. which causes considerable gossip among those copversant with the detatis, Lt appears that ‘ sie. quite good looking, representing her- ts Mrs Smith, the widow of a rebel sur- «bo had died im the Confederate ser- ade her way through the lines about t yenr of the war, and after being in bis city ior some time, she got a place in the ‘Treasury Department, and took up her resi- cence im the borthern part of the city. In the course of time & mam named Carret, who, it is wid. is a elerk in one of the Departments, rm *d un imnumacy with her, and kept it up me time. without the knowledge of his ie, but subsequent developments show that he fugily became aware of tne condition of fae About six or eight weeks ago, the con- tinon of the widow being a peculiar one, she was obliged to stop work d was sent by toatowa in the western part etts to be confined. In a few Carret also started to the same aking bis wife with bim, and on arri. g there, having ascertained that the widow given birth to a child, he took bis wife to reducing het by her maiden name, ~ ng Ler to be 4 resident of that place, scommending her as a suitable woman whom to leave the child. The parties arrangement, and the mother passed child over to the wife of ©. The widow, t covering, immediately came back to this ¥.and about the same time her parainour ed witn his wite and the child. Tne widow resur her duties at the De ment, inking tbat the child was in Mas: setts, but by some means, about a week since, she o overed that there was a baby ip Carret’s use xbout the same as her own. This siscovery led her to make farther ing and wing satisfied that the child was her own, she t formal demand for it, aad was refused. 4e Was not to be put off, however, and in the early part of ore one of the judges of the Supreme the District, wno ordered :he babe to - d to the mother, (the widow.) The Wife of the paramour admitted that she had beer introduced tothe mother by her maiden sme, and intumated that she was aware that child was that of her husband, whose rep- station she wished to save by adopting the child #- Ber own. ——-e te SOR THE FPRIENDLESs —On Saturday mg. the frends of the “Home for the f1 metat the Newsbo: Heme—Mr. Wetmore in the chair, and Mr. H. H. Loubie secretary t resolutions declaring, in considera- tion of the many and increasiug numbers of triendless children. it is a Christian duty to ake steps to provide homes for them: that with be advice and consent of the managers of the Newsboys’ Home, that institution shall be made a Home for Newsboys and Friendless Children: that the institutien shall be known ss the Newsboys’ Home and Aid Society, and the objects shall be to improve the condition of the poor and destitute chilren of the city of Washington and vicinity, by procuring for them homes in Christian families in the coun- try. through the agetcy of the Children’s Aid Society of Baltimore, till they are of age, as members of the family—the ages of the children to be from 6 to 13 for girls, § to 15 for boys; ap- pointing & committee to prepare a bill amend- ing the present law incorporating the News- boys’ Home, and appointing an execntive com- mittee of ladies to act until the assoeiation is tully ‘orporated. was presented and adopted. The object of the society is enlisting the hearty co-operation of our leading citizens, and will prove one of the greatest biessings to the city. as well as to those who are provided with bomes through its instrumentalit ty. —_4—_— THe WASFINGTON SKATING CLUn.—An ad- journed meeting of the Washington Skating Club was heid at the rooms of Clagett & Sweeny on Saturday wight ; the president, Mr. ‘W. H. Clagett, in the chair, and Mr. James J. Clapman secretary. The committee on Seeecriptions reported that about two hundred and fifty shares had been taken. The directors reported that they had visited the grounds where the improvements were in = forward state,and they had determined to take in @ portion of the adjoining square, (:2=) which will give them a pond of over seven acres. The site for the buildings had been chosen, and it was thought the pond would be ready for the skaters some time during the present week. The Chair announced that after enough had been subscribed to pay for the fixing ap of the ae and —— that no more shares would sold. and that those who wished to avail themselves of the use of the pond weald then have to come in on tickets. After the adjournment the directors had a meeting to frame by-laws, &c. eens ALEXANDRIA ITEM8.—A very landable un- dertaking has been Eons and is now in successful operation by the ladies attached to the congregation of OUbrist Church, twenty- tour of whom have established 4 parish school, in which are pow daily, from 9 in the morning to 12m., taught fifty o; the poor children of the city. Four of the twenty-four ladies having cbarge of the school teach each day, so that tbe labor falls lightly upon them singly—each one only teaching three heurs doring the week. The supply of oysters at the wharves con- tin ues to be equal to the demand, but in conse- quence of the cold weather now prevailing prices have have advanced. Small oysters now command 70 cents per busbel. New country butter is now selling in Alex- andria at 3) cents pound. Pork sold Saturday, by the wholesale, at $10 per hundred. (uite an advance. INvANTICIDE— About 6 o'clock Saturday night a new born white male infant was found on the front steps of St. Ann’s Infant Asylum, dead, wrapped in an old josey and in a basket. it was no doubt born alive, and placed where found im bope that the charitable Sisters in charge ef the Asylum would find and takejfcare of it. but anfortunately it died before it was discovered. The coroner's jury returned a verdict setting forth that the child perisned for Want of proper attention, and by exposure to the weather, and was placed where fonnd by some person to the jury unknown. pet te A Grow. — kattor Star: There is in Our Leig! ‘hood that has «murdered slee; Te effectually than Macbeth ever did it. PT aliuy’e to & diabolical stenm- whistle that com- mencea® tO shriek about poate oF o'clock every ing, bear’ time my responsibilittes usaail fetire te res." (1) and | on shrieking every hour or so.dn. bs he waking said re- sponsibilities, in chorus, while I am obliged to comn**8 that I night bideous" myse:. by with ad- jectives “both loud and ‘acep.”. jat the in- ‘fernal thing 1s, whether it 58 signal, 9 fire en- gine, or a locomottve on a spree, have not yet x bap to “make been able to determine: at all events, it is cer- tainly an invention of the devil, and as such, in a Christian communiiy, ought 40 be sup- pressed. Please — it. THIRTEENTH STREET. poe rae cans Marrer LaRceNixes.—Saturday nignt, Of- ficer Hawes, of the Third Ward, arrested Gus Nelson, colored, for the larceny of a pound cake im the Center Market. He ts held for fur- ther hearing. Charles Clark, colored, was ar- res ed by (Officer Williams for the larcen ae = turkey, the property of John Butler, Center Market. Justice Morsell sent bic t to jail for court. ——— eae CuRieTMas Goops.—Advertisers of Christ- mas goods should send in their advertisements At once to secure local notices. CITY ITEMS. aging Novice. —The Simpson House for sale, cor- ner of (ith street gpd Pennsylvania avenue, at a great bargain; with a five years lease and cheap rents. 6. ATTENTION Lapixs!—Call at the New York Dollar Gitt Store, 446. Pennsylvania avenue, where you will find a large and choice assort- meat of CS a Silver-Plated Ware, Jet Goods, Toys, &e., at half price. - JewEiRy and Silver Plated Ware—5i! styles te choose trom—for Holiday Presents, for on- y one dollar, received this morning ees Oue Dollar Jewelry Store, No s¥ivania avenue, near 44 street, at ¢ and. Per old a Sours OF THE CANA! there exists two re- markable institutions—The Smithsonian Ln- con and Geo. ©, Henning’s wine Price Clothing Store, on the cornes of Seve ” street and Maryland avenve Citizens 9 tran- gers will find objects ofinterest at both fthese places, particularly at Henning’s. where the prices are marked m plain figures. —— Havine.—The most ppropriate, and at the same time ie present to your family is a alsc ofimportance and desirable bould get a good, durable one. In to do this we suggest you calion John veDNsyivaAnia ayenne, near lth street. one of ODT Most enterprising and relia- b zeus, Who sdyertises that he has on ex- nb, and tor sale on easy terms, an exten- sortment of new and beautiful ins comprising specimens from six of " turers of the country. Mr. Ellis dto show these suberp insten- saiso his ere . Melodeous, violi ordeor music bus Pennsylvania avenue, near iuth streei. 2 To PREVENT paying Doctor's bilis. go to mishing Hons cood warm Merino Shirts aud Drawers. each: good warm Gloves and x very iow prices. No 49) Seventh <1 bear (dd Fellows’ Halt 3 Be WE WOULD REQUEST th Shoes or R ubbers to exam Penasyly His actured and selected w 1 avenue. between $4 tirestock was man FIN®-sTITCH ED Boots made to order, anda good fit warranted for Sil: pezged boots, <5; custom-made store boots, $5.50; kip boo to st Heilbron & Brother . venth street. one door south of Odd F lows’ Hali. x ee ee For CHILBLarNs and Frosted Feet, White's Embrocation is 4 specific. Price $1 pe bortle. For sale at 424 Pennsylvania avenue, between 4g aad 6th streets. —— AScrePite Cc r. Gilbert's Pile in strument positively cures the worst cases of iles. Sent by mail on receiptof $1. Circu- lars free. Sold by druggists. Agents wanted everywhere. Address J. B. Romaine, Mana- ger, No. 575 pps New York 3: Corws, Bunions, Bad N Nail Ealarged Joints, Warts, Moles, Vascular Excreseuces, &c., snecessfully treated by Dr. White, Surgeon Ubiropodist, 424 Penn. av., between 44 and 6th Streets. Office hours from 4 a m. to5p. m., 8nd 6to > p.m. ee PENNIES can be bad in any quantities at the Star office counter "MARRIED, BYRNES—BENSON. On meg} Dec. 16. 1365 atthe residence of B. A.B @sier Ez Merrick ‘an fo Mise BA‘ bape rp Pad gto Ppgandey. the 16th instant. ati1 LiINCOL! ate of James 3, dit. Topham, aged | year, lo soaths; and 18 da ‘The relatives and friends of thi Longe 2 are re quested to attend the funeral without further n- a on Tuesday, 18th inst , ry o'clock p. m., Dee of nts, No, 180 4th st., between i st. and New York avenu Chron. and Intel. copy. | Bi 1pm On the 16th instant, at 9 No sid in in the. eee 7 The foneral will tak ace te ecrren ea afternoon st 2 o'clock. m 634 N street north, 4th and Sth aireete. — h friends and acquaintenees are invited to att RS On eatin: tier s CHABLE: wack ‘BER. infant sor of Magruder and Martius A. Wehort wes his time and st his pai e ri in; ‘e rest In iD in Obriee is now his gain Dry up your tears and wee; D0 more, He is uot lost. but before. J. J. MAY &CO., Offer a large stock of elegant WINTEE DRESS GOODS, AT EXTBEMELY LOW PRICES. 308 Pennsylvania aveaue, de 14-e02t between 9th and lth streets. yes OPPORTUNITY Is now offered to the publicto buy their| BOOTS AND SHOES At prices unusually low, @t the old established Bhoe Emporium of BOBERT ISBAEL, No. 379 Seventh street, corner of I. Call and exami: satisfied that as consi api Mi ae overs 1a at een low Boots snd Shoes for small children at half Tue Great Masonic Farr —This fair whbich opened at the Fair Building, corner 7th street and Pennsylvania avenue, last Wednes- day evening, is, we are glad to learn. a great suceess, and we know of few more pleasant places of passing an evening. It is held to aid the fund for building the new Masonic Temple, @nd the Isdcies having it cnarge are doing all they can by courteous treatment of visitors to Teake it profitable. Washington Commandery, No. 1, will, we understand, visit the fair this week —__s—_—_ Wacons Witnovt A NUMBER.—H. A. Baker Was arrested Saturday, by Officer Sprague, of the ewhtb precinct, for running 8 wagou with- out (he Dumber required by the cor; ion rdinance. Justree Coll fined him $5. Jacob Deirmemer was arrested fora like offence, by Oticer Westerfield, of the second precinct, and (ieorge White was arrested by the same officer for ToNning @ cart withouta namber. Justice W alter fined e of the accused parties $1. idleness Tue PoLwk Rerorts.—This morning the heatenants reperted butseventeen arrests yes- terday in the entire District. AM were for un émportant offences, and the amount of fines ‘was only 3 Doubtiess the difficulty ot getting mtox ng liquors bad much to do wtth preventing disorderly conduct, but the imelemency of the weather was a much more effective feguard against breaches of the peace. ——m Bryixe Sreces Goops. —Satarday Patrick Mann and Colambus Winkleman, junk deal- s ward, were arrested by Ot ficer Barker upon the charge of buying s’olen zeods. upon the complaint of Thomas Martin They were taken before Justice Handy, who Leid each to bail forcourt. Patrick Mann was also fined $00 by the same Justice for buying iron without @ license ees Poti ® KkTURNS.—The police reports tor urday ade out by the Lieutenants of the arious precincts yesterday, show that the total number of arrests in the entire Discrict on ibat day was4?. The amount of dues in Uyr- Pcration cases was $97.39. Km 116 AND STOVE WOOD. 282 Penn’aave,, bet. Uthand 12th sts. 252 ny length and size re- quired, and promptly delivered to any part of the District at the LOWEST CASH PBIORS. Be m-tf THOS, J. GALT. _—- GREEN CORN, CASES of this fi ge oom Seve i ma or sealed treo stands far in the advance, "This CORN is grown ip Maine, from the seed selected and improved with the — eare,and in its preparation all the vey low mareveren are ve! combined, For sale at 4 yey TU ROMELL, Under Ebvitt House, nod Corner of Fourteenth and F sts. " BOK SAMO TUNER AND BEGULATO Esta HRD IN TUL ERCHIVED AT gs BEY &Y ’S, Mngravers 3 apo ms, ¥. ¢. BEIUB 498 Lith street, near Pe. avenne. Wm k Kaabe & Co.. Baltimore. ned Pianos fur us at our ating that petssus STEAM ENGINES, Combining the maximum of efficiency, durability, and economy, with the minimum of weigbt and price. They are widely and favorsbly known, more than 600 beinginunse All warranted estis- factory, or ne sale. Descriptive circalars seut on application. Address J. 0. HOADLEY & 00., Lawrence, Mass. Manette ent can always ve foand «t mouRes Dru, 113 Pocus) lvauis avenue wast 5 MzEsSouaUM PIP NATIONAL THEATRE. Ivania avenue, near Willards’ Hotel. Eoventh Might of the Re-eng>gement of Who will asoue —— “3 THIS (Monday) EVENING, DEC. 17, 1866, in Dion Boucicault’s drama, RIP VAN WINKLE; OB, THE SLEEP OF TWENTY YEAES. Founded on Washington Irving's beaatifi! story. i Gps entire! w and elaborate eoenery and mec , and aca st of ere athe NEW OPERA HOUSE. BEBRY &@ WALL PROPRIETO S&S. 3. B. PBILLIPs. BH MANAGEX- FIRST PRODUCTION 1 IN WASHINGTON, fagemisely new and origina! romantic piay , en- tie ADBIENNE; THE SECRET OF A LIFE, oR, THE DUEL IN THE MIST. This parc, aged having been ors some tims in active rehearsal, will be presented o1 MONDAY EVENING, DEO 17, 1566, With new end beantifui Scenery by Angelo Wils extenive Machinery by George Sheban; ns.d tome Appoiatments by A Bajo end Asetstauis, elegant Ucstumes by B Witlians aud Mrs She: original and Veantifur Masic by Profes ser J ® powerfal Cast of Onsractors, embracing ihe names of the Great Artiste, MBS. D. P. BOWERS, ps gia eo Actor na ME? MegoLLoM nearly hivery Mem GREAT acon BI ATION STOOK. ‘COMPANY seat ord DE BEAUPER, @ wealthy Mire. DP. or me Bowers Mrs. M. Henri ODO, Gixnnetta Scaretta, Danghier “ J Mi anche @ea: Evgene 4@ Grussac.. Mr, J.G. oteVoll ME TZERCTT MALL, WEDNESLAY EVEN?! 3, DEO. 19TH, 18: “PUTTY AND VARNISH, OR PONTOON hs PALLUSUPARY, ¥ JOS! BILLINGS. Av Esray en fuk’, Pivn aad Pensy, mixed up in thenty one akts Tickets, 30 Gents; for sale at the Hotel and Book stores, and lost Office News Stand. A limited number of Keaerved Seats, 75 Ceats each, to be bad omly at M Doors open at 7 i Josh opens at 3 LLOWS HALL EB ORL: ace? BOHEMIAN TROUPE OF ie ASS BLUWE one pte Spurs: Montay) ares Ith. in their Fasbiousble M Botertainment. The he Giass Steam-KEnatoe, Fairy Queen oanhast Davleuhe of teatan canine treet bigh! which, ft of iron, would be 12-borse power, and is composed of £00°@ pieces of Colored @iass, the largest specimenin the world, $5.000 wiil be paid to amy party inthe world who can duplicate the Woodroffe Glisa Steam Engine ented Artisies may be seen in difterent parts of the Hall mavufscturing an endless variety of Parlor Or haments. Immense attractions for MONDAY, Deceniber 17th—the first night. Doors open at? ofr leek Company at Work Lo Prevents Given, ©,. Tickets, 3 cents 2scent. = “(tC per. J.W.4&H. P. KBEIS’ DANCING ACADEMY, Penntylyania avenve, bet. 6th and 7th sts.. Opposite Metropolitan Hvutel. Onr Academy is now open for the receptien of Pupil*. A select class is now forming on Wed nesday afternoon from 4to 6 @ clock, for these who cannot attend oor regulare s. Olrculars can be hi J. ¥. Ellis’ and letuerott & Co.'s Muste Stores. 4 The Hail can be rented for Sotrees, &c. Days and Hours of Tuition : For Ladies,” Misses and Masters, ‘Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, from 3 to 5 o'clock. Geitlemen’s @lasses, Tnosday and Thursday eve- nings. irom 8 to 10 o'clock. For further information, apply dnring the hours of tuition, or address & note to the Academy. Quarter commencing with the first lesson. se 10 aa FASHIONABLE DANOING ee ADEMY, A’ cy ASSEM BLY BOOMS, u 9th and leith street +b This academy is now open fer the recep- tion of pupils. Days and how ef tattion for young ladies Ta noe Thursdays and Sat- from 3 tos p men’s classes from 8 to 10, same -venings. N * —Private instractiou given to scit the con- venience of the pupil se 25 DOKOUT FOR TAK OKOURAND ANNUAL BALL or THE JOURNEYMEM HOOK BINDERS’ To take place at OD) FELLOWS’ HALL, on MONDAY, January 7th, isv. Particulars in future advertisements. _ By order of the Committee. de 15-tf \HE ANNUAL GranpD BALL ORIENTAL LODGE. Ho. 19, 1,0.0.F., will On MONDAY EVENING. Dec.17, 1866 AUMETHOPOLITAN HALL. : th ei admitting a gentleman and ladies, oa! Dollar = des °. 0. F, GB. a0 Fe Atop ay eens DAY ets, One Delian eo8t HOLIDAY GOODS. Ure Res Thursday night, between Tn msonens of STEPHENSON, 10th etrect west. STRAY COW serie par + December 6, pow gi fed by ry CALP aout a ‘atx ihonthe pid. “Ais Hed ed 1th white face and eirte —T es whotooke hite otlk 'e us Biatiler'. ar xe ‘Sees, y to make it up, Toeaire rf TOMY SRERIEnS, « “= = 12th Instant, red horned CO’ ir on her fore- head wed owner ay! Pacomsund to come forward, Tove pi oper cbarges, and take her away. ToH 1 LUIST ER. corner 7th = wee . Ospito! Hill. 30 REWABD—Stoien on the sight 3 the € 23d of September the premises of eorge Jones. near Bladensbury _® dark brown Poa SE, marked U. § and + medium size, and tail somewhat sunburnt: haa aroan tose. The above reward will be eal if returned O08 Hyattaville, Priv pe guree's Ue Md yo LET_a “An plensant ‘far ROOM “th BOARD , te one or two gentlemen, at No, 437 H ot., between 10th and 1th. de 17st" M EMBERS OF CONGKEsS aud others can be aecommodated with BUAKD and suttes of ROMS by applying ito No. dom, Peans-lvania sreune, between 442 and 34 streets. _ * boar ders likewise accommodated. de 15-30" FUBNiSHED Rooms suits or singly, with or without board, etween Ithand 18th. Table b. ated. Terms rewenable Also Base mua euitable for vilices, and a Btable ani Carriage House 1p rear of the house for r Mis. Kh. KEABNEY JocDAN References: Major General Bright, Paymaster tel; General Morris 8. Miller s rmy Mr. Keeling, pastor of Trinity Church, Bev. Father ¥cNally, of St. Matthew's Uhurch. de 1 at QINGLE | GENTLEMEN, OR GENTLEMEN +} and their wives, can be accommodated with KOOMS, fnrnished ‘or unturnished. with good Reard; gas; bath, hot and cold water. At No, 210 bricge street, Georgetown po sim" a BOARD at No. $64 luth street,e few mont ‘s corth of the avenue. Terms M. Meval “COME AY BOARD t bill ana take bang» if not, 2 wal set! the baggage for the de is ot OUN LY MAN, Keystone Houte ADIBS If Is) ack NOWLEDGED THAT 4 the NEW STAMPING DEPOT, on 9th street, an4, bas ee be of Patterns ever of 2 Proprietor has ced the E HALF that has been c ed here- Beinx a practical Stamper, no tear need “LAN ke away: WANTS. MES GOOD NUBBE. Apply ati61 Second street, -o0rg stuWn, wa ANTRD A good rb ite) + Diaive Boom SEB- ANT. sat : 9 es riven. Meenas nivth on 18th streets de W ANTED—A <A SITUATION, » by & Ferpectable gi:1. to Cook, Wash ani ‘Iron. or to do the Chamberwork. Inquire * No. 260 wth oe between L and M streets Ww aNTED—& eg & a learn the Piambia * iting . +0n8 Who res: ered. "ie to ARKS & EoRe h and H si fortwoaays dei7 %* ANTED—A good W alTRESS ont OHA BEBMAID. to assist i ashing andi me Ts = SITU Bestaurant or m if required. Star Oilice, bis ELS, corner Ww tion as first lane « Gook't Boarding House, Raferonees — address uote to Box ANTED IMMNEDL cou PtAonbaees. ag & rences required. Nowe Greene street, betwoen Georgetown. de 17-31" younge man. of good business es a SITUATION ina gro er) he best of ref: rence as to char be object, Address Box on ‘ost Office vv pie V store ; can acter. 8s Georgetow W ANTED—a YOUN@ Lapy of — ad dress at the new STAMPING KOUMS 439 Sth street. opposite Patent Ufice woman. om pper Yokes. Flan. To xood hans who bring sample of work, zoo! wages and cou stent employment given. Ca lat the now Staurp ing Boom. 439 9th street, opp site Parent Office ir ale reinced ty FIVE cents per wiath e V ANTED_ 10.000 TES to know that at the New Stampi.g Ro. m $9 9m etree Desite Patent Uffice. they cau nd the b et sel assortme: ot Patterns ever Aprovs, Joseyn. Slippers Pincushi steus for Pillow Cases. Otioman-, Pianos, aud. tn shori, every vartety they are daily issaed. We baven Fresck Machine aud .. Practieal Stenper, aud have reduced the price 1 VE CENTS” PER WIDTH. em BAA. #tamp ory pattern brought ns, Suk and Working Qotton very low. \ ith six year experience and with vont renee-. a 8tT- CATION tm a grecery store. Address © D.. Star office. de 14-st W ANTED—Byn y. 6 ins afresh breast of wile. a SITUA N a. a wer 10) Address Box No, 9 Star oitice. sone the _ e143 puree, vertiser will call Ww ANTE = nureime chil child of a lady gus Mobile, Al Apply at t be had of getting what willsuit yon. Go sec him, | $72 M street, betwoen 12th and sith, with wats He will wake sud stame ANY pattern de 15 tt factory references Gels-st™ Notices. — ANTED—A HOUS N Treasvay Devartvest, ¢ W Boome and Hall, in g Foorty Atv tor’s Oeviwr.§ fourths ot amile of the Post ates Ail persone having claims against « balance due | fs. avenue. Bent not to excer -] fr.m tue United States to Kobert Douglass, Late H colin gteward US ats, deceased, ure hereby | _detstt __Areh tied to preset <nck claims, with proper vattci- J ANTED—An activ stri er, to S.J TABOR. Feuth auditer, witma Ww ‘who ; casera sara four«4) w ‘bs from this date. becen + DSO. de As st pes 4: WOODBURY has removed his office AF to No. 339 F street, opposite St. Patrick's des colm N IMPRUDENT,bu arttan humb m DARBY, on? Hell,anl be cared qui de 5-im ither (mak site Odd Fellows permanently. GEORGETOWN ADVER MTs ‘KEAT Boe SHE IN DBY¥ @0UDs aT LLBR's CHEAP STKE, 101 Cure Georgetown, D. O. Asthe seasou ts advanced, we are now selling Winter goods, embracing French Merinos, Ku press Olotha, Popli erino Plaids, Alpacas eiains, Cloaking Cleths, Shaw is, Blaukets. F lan- nels, Oloths, Cassimeres, Satinetts, reduced prices. C4 at greatly We have also received good stock of Demestics, purchased since the decline. which we a iting very cheap. Good ¢ 4 bleached Shirting Musjin at 25 cents, unbleached Muslin trom 1 i 20 vents, Prints 1234, 15, and thy gbest at 20 ¢ determined to sell good bar- cota: Give usa call before Parcpest ing BENJ N MILLER. GjeovEB & BAKEK CELEBRATED FIBST PREMIUM FAMILY SEWING ephpatielen The best Family Machine in the ma: The only Macarne that will both ‘Sew pea Eun- broider perfectly. ‘ hey ed an Elastic Stitch that will not break ae nd amine their merits, at © eir me aries = DAVIS & Garrure’s, “Bo 241m 20 Market Space. Heerpas “GIFTS! If you wish to give your friends a usefal and valuable Christmas Gift, call and examine the sepaine _- FRENOH CORSETS imported by Mrs. STERN. batiefy yourrelf by coming immediately to Mra, STEEN’S Hoop &kirt Factory and Corset Depot S12Tthstreet,bet.Dand Ests. de 11-tJant ae MANTEL CLOCKS, FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS, At M. W. GALT & BRO.'3, Jewelers, de 14 3t 354 Pennsylvania avenue. ] ONDON, COPENHAGEN, AND AMERICAN WATCHES, FOR HOLIDAY PBESENTS, at M.W.GALT & BBO.’S, Jewelers. de 14-3t 354 Pennsylvania avenue, Fascr TOBACOO POUCHES, CIGAR CASES, &c., FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS, at M.W. GALT & BBO.’8, Jewelers, de 14-3t nneylvania avenue. Lapies’ FANOY WOBK-BOXES, JEWEL OASES, &c., FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS. at M. W. GALT & BRO.'S, Jewelers, der4-3t B54 Pennsylvania aver q AbiEs’ DIAMOND, ENAMELLED, AND PLAIN WATCHES, FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS, At M.W.GALT & BRO.’S, Jewelers. de 14-38 354 Pennsylvania avenue. paver SILVER WARE— AN ENDLESS VARIETY— FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS, At M. W. GALT & BRO.’S, Jewelers, de 14-"t 354 Penn YENING DRESS FANS, COMBS, ‘ BOUQUET-HOLDERS, &c., FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS, At M. W. GALT « BRO.’S, Jewelers, de 14 St 354 Pennsylvania avenue. Mpesses BEACKLETS, PINS, AND MAR BINGS, FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS, At M. W. GALT & BRO.’8, Jewelers, de 14 38t 354 Pennsylvania avenue. r= FILIGREE JEWEBRY, FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS, At M. W. GALT & BRO.’S, Jewelers, de 14-3t 354 Pennsylvania avenue, Steve BUTTONS, STUDS, &e., OF EVERY DESORIPTION, FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS, At M. W. GALT ; BEO.’s, Siphorni delist 354 Pennsyly; paz MARBLE, BTATUARBY, BRON? 8, &e., FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS. At MM. W. GALT & BRO.'8, Jewelers, de M4 8t 354 Penusylvauia avenue. QILVBE MATCH AND TOBACOO BOXES. e FOB HOLIDAY PRESENTS, M W. GALT & BRO.'S, Jewelers, 364 Pennsy! vania avenue. AND CIGAB-HOLD- At de la-3t ERS, FOB HOLIDAY PRESENTS, At M. W. GALT & BRO 'S, Jo dest 354 P. ani jet BECEIVED Yate LET'S, No. 3 Anperioriot of LAUTES CLOG? FiNas, which they are oftertag at very low prices, 19 26 ut Hotrpar PRESENTS. Citizens and strangers who contemplate pur- chasing PRESEN £8 for their friends, are invited toexamize our stock and prices, as we have just opened a beautiful assortment of CHINA, LAVA, and PARIAN Goops. ‘Tea Sots, Vases, Punch Bowls ee Cupe and i Saacers. Cologne & e —_ a variety of ha ch neers, And a variety of haw one Tova nd OUTLE ney B Wak aEBB & BEVEBIDGE, dd Fellows: Halle 7th street. beat Lanezsr store 1x THE CITY! TWO STORES COMBINED IN ONE: FURS: FURS: FUBB! FOB LADIES AND CHILDREN, IN GREAT VARIETY. Having purchased them early this season, we are enabled tosell them 00 per cent. cheaper than any house in the city. LANSBUBGH & BROTHER, 515 Tth street, Intelligencer Building. (LATE & PUVAUL & BEO.,) 434 ie Serwase 435 aud 6th sts., Would intorm bie friends and the pubiic that he pared. with an extensive assortment or Fernck ‘and English Cloths. Cassimeres. ay delim B. H. DUvALE, Vestings. to furnish Oicthing to order Pt the wost superior and fashionable ma: otk Order ne ois titted Congress and Siiee, 3 ene ral, as tment of Gentlemen's FURNISHING G GOODS ead embracing Drees and Under Shirts and Drawers, Umbrellas. Baatkar- ber ye Lice Woolen and Uotton Half- Hose. Seo2wit LOOKS! CLOCK CLOCKS !—I have re- ceived and o} pen ned ae fos, ane. assortment of, Yankee OL TUH MA TERIALS. WATCHES os jew LRY Bl SON'S, 343 Pa. avenue, Metropolitan Hi bo W- Im* _ Opposit eBOW’S REVIEW FOR y Contents ree ay 5 by Goo. Fitzha ‘Times nied ng BE by the Editor. Bietches of Forelen ae by Bianche. — Napoleon’s .Life of ©: volume;) by John W. Daniel dern Languages; ig he rb. troad hese! bac eu = the Editor. Depar Dubois, of 8 O : cine meg ot Age; nent of mmerce od Of Miscellany Indostry Pad Ente: erie Fonrnai antered Sop ally ie in the Confederacy ; YRAWOK ‘TAYLOB. WOOD: WOOD!! $2 le, at T; hes URRERTCOSRTTEY OF TOF ‘Woon. oe +> the retuse lumber of Government ngs. Ppl YOUNG & 60.., no 30-eolw GhOnox Siete borv Point, D. 0, fl Booxs —The making of the ay rican poe Ray Part: On Democracy. by 4. tue me LR Bancroft 's 4 Hist ofun ied Staten Baud. Fd en oe sSar- Eaition. Brgne. Mawes. oc 25 “Fels ARG! ‘Y tetae |O—One full-size inten, tn cughanee, Tend Piauo, ‘ich we bave taken i ox for sale Raed pear, terms. P 8390. the ware! ow. HS uuscenp tt 200 de? Bole A. trp iu et Fu Bete. Fe SALE vK Ler 3 modern — with stool Fency a ere, SSE Steet woe dest aul woo’ in the con Zz all winter can be had by mpplying WELLS 4 CO.. Real Ketate Brokers. corner lth and F ete GENTS WA? part~ of the U States, to 8 OF TH Paes. ivENTS* a work, bs Jous 8.0. Anp the creat his’ The work ts finel fomplete ip one volume, amd ready fer eubscri The author, thr and the elegant style ia which it is is ine to renter it one of the best books for agents ever pu ed ia this coun- try Exclusive territory may be secured by ad- dressin: B BU SBELE &00., Publishers” Bos. on, 20 small HOUSE. between snt beteren Pennsylva Apoly ~ pe Ay V ANTED TO BE Y— 7th ane Ioth atrec bia avenne «rd & BshER, Star Oitice Ww A pe street Ub gene Suartune nuons Gane BEDS, BED 'SEFURNL Suing Goune of every 8. BUOHLY, 406 7th stroat, between G ang H. east side FOR SALE AND REN ,OR RENT-A well icbed DI DENTIST or- Flekow ih u first-class loca tien Apply a 2 north side, uear 13th st ‘Aso ~ Furnished BOO! de 13.6" (UKNISHED HOUSE FOR Re. On Zidet., No. 189 pear Pennsylvania avenue, contain- img six reoms. Priee §-* per movth, in advance, Ge 18 ot” FOR SALE AND RENT. © a int atc el gy toe na tor tly * BOO" Br wet fice” “Geir oR RENT—PARLOR and BED-ROOM. « Board if reqnired. Bew' th Ky ly at 208 New York avenu ath aud ott ate, HUB, 90 <7 TOOMS, situ sted OM th street, maar agg ipw ua $10 airaey PLR et serth ween Mth and 15th s'reets west, flower garden ronmt. good sized jot im the rear, lag % treet, beiveen Land M ste son J.P. HILTOS. VCERY anv LIQUOR ear 10th, con be boaght se. Licenses. R—The on D etree for 25 per cent and insurance pultey traneferal for ret) Apply before the 20th > Drauggist, 69 Penn ed iu attached’ to senetrt Fe thished or mofarnisbea Ge 13-3 JO Fo BENT— 3°. forniehed. Em No. 0G =, bet 9th and lth streets i dels Fe RENT—A larce ROOM on © @ rect, be — Mth and 12th, heretofore usea asa ras i FOR BENT-nes New Bos: oor: Kent $20 per month. Inquire at =3 La. ov FOB BEST—A twortory FRAME HOUSE on Second aireet. Bo. 110, Apply at No 76 Pay ette street, Georg town, i ere oS OR UNFUBNISH FOR BE pele MS. furnmxhed or wa Boome. with Kast Capitol «= oe 9 pear the East ¢ si €, one square fr ' lines of «treet ca: @ next door el ow SE RENT—January ist.a completely (nrnisbed HY c7 gE lieut and cratral lo cation. Ter ce. Inquire at Star i de 1 61" i SE conta ming hve o oom, i Virgir Ia avenue, be ween a and Rear Smitheouiin Inetitute. Apply HAUCVTMAN, 547 Lith street. bet ets, Island, 5-3t° USE on MM stieet, between Bt «; eight rooms, eas throughout ite corner Also, » HOUSE on Me natire at Hi # — between 24 and Sa ate. 642. Kent $10 mont . ot D “pIDDLEMAN ) WILL, STOOK ana of a small Grocery and P thern part of the city. large taghed. This place wou swer soy hucksier,as there are two cony cellars. 1 Ofice. poe MALE FIXTUL Store inthe and stabling rire at the star Fe SALE—TL mg BK, F GOCD WILL old Millinery Store centr ails i first cioss patropag ‘ Fiich & FOX, Beal Estate Brokers, de lsat wor. 7th and (OR SALFE—u 4 reventer uv, e four huudrea on! sixty efghr, (468.). and H streets FITCH & FOX. Real B Ge lb-at 2 Tth street south, between G fe Broker=, Post Utice HUTEL end RES i\teres and Fu Thured.y the 28th, at Non, at « barger de ky am J.D. ST* )UTENBUBGH, Aact Fe, KENT 1. Geoigetown, a two FRAME. BLOUSE, with |rick basement, ated nenr the Heieh L street. between F. em a Fredert si B opt ining 7 6 Toguire of B. P. JACK BUN, N street de is 3 ro BENT- —A commod AME DW EL- G. pear the intersect 4 maf Volley oud West ttreet, Georcetown, with a twoacre earden in excelient condition, known a8 the property of the late Thomas Keating. Possession given im mardiat Inyuire of We “B-HUSLEY. ist Ward Police Station, Washington. de 15-2t° | hae BSALE-—That vatuatle piece of PROPER + corner of New York avenue and Thir teerth street. [5 feet trot by Me feet deep. The ist of one three story Brick New York avenue # +i con tem rooms. with sll Reel Eetate Bro Corner of F and Seventh streets, Bite Post fice _de 15. ie {OB RENT A small STORE with six BUOMS, STABLE « Sl AB. on kh street. opposite Navy Yard mas ne ty rmouth. Als BAKERY, STO MS tor 315. to Dr, ‘DARDY. op opposite Ud Fellows Hall, R street de 18 6t Fo BENT—To the hightast bidder, the NORTH STOBE. BOOM under Udd Fellows Halts Sth ‘treet east. (Navy Yard.) Sormenty oceupi rber’s Shop and Magistrate's Office. It i a cood location for business. Persens desiring to ient will pleae send iT bids (sealed } te the under- 8. on = — the ist day of Janwary neat. ect any ow, OB BENT—A Complete and Handsomely fur Foss HOUSE, Ne. 980°R New Jersey ave containing 10 Boo! snd Bare Boom, fine ment. Water ace Gan; fine Yard and Stable at- tached; lity exeelient, Tod one peuere from the Capitol a: a — cars. month, A or mts tome Rellig-ne tag Belicing Ole iematreet” a “deltiv™ F'stcr BRICK HOUSES FOB SALE — Se a centai ng four reomseach. Ap- Ply on ‘emises, No. 507 K strect, ee 4th end ‘eh ts. de 10 Fo. BENT—A BRICK HOUSE, contaiai OMDB, a ened ee pt ty. St door, No 869. for LOUIS Swiss Fo BENT—The STORES on Louisiane ° je. between 9th end lth streets, No, 82, "4, and 56 ‘under r Brady's Gymuasium. ‘They will be tacts ‘ately. For terms inquire rm) ‘ovat ze ne Bi ENT. No.4 Market 5) . second fi de 10 divt ok BENT Wry acres of prime Potomac river L, XS four @ ha'f milesfrom the Oentre Mart 009 loads of mant i ‘tute ong ii whe te cult vation two years coved it fora yractical BRO. 3 Pi WICK YOUNG, Lower Gie Giesbore OR mg late Besipange of H. xent. $8 Ape! containing 17 rooms ‘nts. Appl: pao TON RELLEN, 271 Fst” noite Foe BEBT- Two large aad one small sot cating . unturnished . second floor. No. 134 ch av., bet. dh and wth sts. {OB BENT— Lar; Bonianea of HOUR able Fo) b asek small H Hobie. sae Ron Sa beni}? s iS Gieeboro Poist, &@ commodtous 3s: ‘a few seres of improved garden ed per yer month $2 Persons remises can do so ~ = Jose Yo! YOUNG oe et nl canna an hn M ABSHALL ADAMS begs pares to cy mga rd rrremae and the public that he h: rr small HALL, on reasonabie terms, ‘oultatie for festiy: fairs, &c.. or any select purpose, In- aire at No. 311 sth iano and other musical instraments, if de- id. de 5 cotw” (OB RENT—The PROVERTY Known as The Commercial buildin, located on ta ay adjoining th» Central Guardhouse. The building has @ tront of about 60 feet. wad h of 170 feet, oy throsgh from the a ‘anal st. has lately been vacated bye ational Ex ‘ese Com! oper terme apply to WM. H. dese ® ae pe ave., pear 6th st Foe RENT—The STORE No. TH “y rel near llth #800 ey on Penna. Pee and isone of the largest and ornze- niently situated store-rooms in Wosbington ci Apply 10 0. B. BAKER, at the Star Offion. jas? no 2 tf fe and small furnished and a: KS and are ee suit- 5 a several EDUCTION OF PRICES Rabeeron OF FRICE DUCTION OF LeTION OF REDUCTION OF PRIC DUCTION OF PRI Op and after this date Is a supply to ny cus- fomere, ans 8 to Calg other mere may favor M SSEY HT Ne py ‘s Seacey: HusTse (Late Bae Callin . 3 Jo. og PHILADE! pre He But KAUG ag x DELPBIa mabe 'T anv STOUOK ALK EBL LADRUPRLA ans 8 ale ADELPHIA Pp at PBI tapetrn at = | AT P ILaDELPHIa PRi Goods Jelivered fp al parts of Wesbington aad Georgetown /rce of charge TERMS CASH Au ier poeely attonded to. RILEY a, SHINE. Pita tet) ESiBarLE A! ene AP LOTS AT PRi The enbecriber vin tell three =a ss ak DWELLIN:: HOUSES on 45 street south; four Brick DW, LING ovses On Gia Street. between 1) and E streets south. one Frame DW Line 1 ROUSE on L street south, bear 4°. street; and we eUr buns LOTS on 4% street near L street so: ve houses are all pow under rent to ood te oom » at rentante aa ee a tote ase She mov t desirable ‘and offer a) ‘opporeanity for tn- dwelling seldom mer with LAOH, Attorney -et “7 No. 42 ‘oth st. je is iw" OE Tr, ping. at 492 hs Tetres 7 for ad . A tween 9th and 10th _ de ae = Oo: B = ;- ne sama FRaME HO’ ae Bijel nobis edtancy "arsine ee Tr mo! ees Bstreet, bet, Isth and Mihe dois st Porsau ae OB BENT—A brick 2, ony govss. situated in the northeast part of the city, teining 4 ince Feems and center, au wh Apply after 3 o'clock, Cod 351 de teat" rs Sa LE—A new two ee on New Jersey aven few minutes’ walk of the ‘Goverament a mmedia: Toss PR g BOSS, andfth st. Also, oma et, Terme easy 17 feet ~s 35, on 7th street suitable for an: = kJ a on Ma. N and bnsivess. FRAME HO! Sve. Snot, between 7th ana 1s mouth And, sale, J nent RO! hs, xreat bargaics; BUILDING LOTS tu all parte ot ube city, ana on aes LOT a Bth st., user Ps av. oe « i: ‘Heat Estate Brokers, . corner Pa. av. and lath «t Kes RENT=ILOUtE pie. 8 102 Cameron street en eal ————.. LFS ee Witte eee Tacated J tJ uses e dress W Star office. 5 on. the iat of December, Invaire st SOU peta? Bae jo Tard, corner New Jersey evenge end. dels oa iene AND B aa glsskst ABM AT Heit ATE 8: Situated on Rock Creek Oharch Toad, 4 a Centre Market, containing 25 acres with comforta- ble dwelling of ¢ rooms, stable and other cut batia ings: soll excellent; Peach and Apple Urchards. water and peve? fai ling stream ranniog Srsoan the pi om ou given ist January Watiacu. Syed at-Law, ‘OK SALE —A pve STOKE nding, with Dztcres complete. 00d WWcation, anu best of eiling. ‘Lerms easy. Kngeire of , 45534 7th street, Room No. 13, Drs Sear mew stock reasons foi STAB AO de 8 zu" SOB BENT—Larce aud pleasast ROOMS. for k Et upied by tbe ite! Minister. at 136 wae, Dext ‘door to the coruer ot b *NT—One ROOM oa ae a Ist floor. “4, bree KOUMS on 24 floor. tinemety Eur Store, 234 Penn's aveses. ‘eee no 2s a OB pa phir ¢ FARM. forthe teat three yours the residence of sor Theophilus a Gaines con: aot of 190 acres. ie & near Fort Msban.i from Benutne’s = ovements, dwelling t's houses, 4375 wre. ae FYENISEED PARLORS AND RED ROOMS Boaku er Mechanics. cs Loutrians RB in the city 8 naa = It, Loe! ures new LY Suuedintely, Uy letter, to &. B.C me Geen IOaE sree We bave several “Ks fi Y ui END ke, ” . of rehab os aret-ciaas | RK the attention CRMES pact _—