Evening Star Newspaper, December 20, 1866, Page 1

“THE EVENING STAR 38 PUBLISHED DAILY, (BXOEPT SUNDAY,) AT THE STAR BUILDINGS Souchwest corner of Penn's avenue and 11th stress BY W. D. WALLAOH: —_—_—_. The STAR ts served by the carriers to their subscribers im the City and Distric at Tan Ovwrs Pan Wesx. Copies at the counter, with or -vithout wrappers, Twd Cents each. ters; ene year, Five Dollars. No papers are ‘ent from the office longer than paid for. The WEEKLY STAR—published on Friday morning—One Dollar and a Half a Year. —_—_—_—_—_— HOLIDAY GOODs. Eben st. XXVIII. + HOLIDAY GOODS. HOLIDAY GOODS. SKaTES! SKATES SKATES!!! We beg leave to call the attention of brvire to OU superior pay and quantity of PATEN BLONDIN OLIPPER and other SKATES. be- lieved to be the very best assertment the city, from that celebrated house of C. B & Co.— the admiration of gentlemen a: the delight oftais and lassies, who o’er the icy surface slide im ecstacy, to c! each other and time 2 have also Gentlemen's and Youth’ TOOL CHESTS sod Boys’ ™LEDS, for Holiday Present=, all - which we will sell as cheapas the market fo) "Tie Skating Park will be finished by Thursday, and shares can be had of aa. D. E on 5 de 15-8" TNCE MEAT of exe M yx. W. BO Corner lith and F streets, ée19 maer Bobbitt House, patest HEAD BANJOS! PATENT BFAD BANJOS: —Toy Drams, Mouth Orzans, Ha [GB BEST—A large, commodions ICE HOUSE, fn the rear of No_ 76% 3d street east, between N street south and Georgia avenue. !huaire on premises, or at Bo. 312 New Jersey x roe RENT—Ps able tor month. Apply at 205 New nue, between 4th and Sth ats. de 17-20" Fo SALE.—Seing obliged t eve the city on ether business, will sell = small bot <clect assortment of Ladies and Gent's FURNISHING GOUDB. in a dettrable situation. Inguire at 334 19th #t de 19-60" .OR RENT completely furnished HOUSE of ellent and ceutral lo- cation. Terms Inquire at Star Once. de 15 6t* eet, between 24 ight rooms; gas throughout. Also. 2 HUUSE on Meri qu z Hi street. between 24 and Bent $10 a month. : D. BIDDLEMAN. 8 and $20 each, two Fo RENT—HOUSE on H aod 3d etree Inqnire at the er JOR BENT—at two story HOUSES on Government Printing Office Bunare One bas Bread She ber six, wiLD passage. A 30., dels iw" ___ 4552 7th street. a the city and dein A. SHERMAN, ae 1s-eoSt* | he D HOUSK WANTED, = Mother and Daughter. where Beard would be an eynivalent for rent, with privilege of taking a few select boarders. Address Mrs. MABY LEON, Washington Pest Oftice dels-3t" ESIBALLE HOUSES AND LOTS Ar PRI- _ WATE SALE. The subscriber wiil sell three well bailt Brick DWELLIN«, HOUSES on 4% street. corner L Street south; fomr Brick DWELLING HOUSES on 64; Street. between D and E streets south; one Frame DWELLING KOUSE on_t street south, bear 4 :etreet; and BULLDING LUTS on i near L streetsonth. The above ho ut, or to obtain adwe! CHAS 5S. WALLAOR, att La. avenue, corner éth st teenth street improvement. sfronting on New York avenue, and con: fourte: m rooms. with al! modera tmprove- ments. and in perfect order; and one three story Erick Bathting fronting vn Thirteenth street, Fae abate proderey wilt be et Cuties oF separ be above property w: par ately property wi" PITCH & FOX. Beal Corner of F and Sev de 15-8 Opposite? vst uitice, Fo SALE OB BENT—A brick 2 st sitasted in the northe: talib! ug 4 Is rge rooms sad garden attached. O'clock, at 351 Sd street. de 1-6" ,OR BENT—Twe Fornished KOUMS, at No. 467 sth street, between E and # sts. de l4-tf F oB RENT. A ¥ hall, with large App ave is. 5 per honth. And. forsale, several. smali HOUSES: reat bargaios, BUILDING LOTS in ali parts of the city, ana excellent LOT on 20th st., near Pa, av., First Ward, will be sold low. L_& SON. Beal Estate Brokers, 8. B. corner Pi aod Lath st. °Om RENT—To the bighest bidder, the NORTH k STORE BOOM under Odd Fellows’ Hall, Sth #treet east. (Navy Yard.) formerly occnpi barber's Shop and Magistrate's Office. it 18 a good location for ness. Persens desiring to rent, ‘wlll please send in their bids (sealed) te tae under- Signed, on or before the The Board of Trustees ect any or ail bide submitted 4 low. a ee gz Es BOER, secy *- idence No 7th street, betwee: streets, Navy Yard. dels-thimést "Po LET—A WELL -FUKNisHED HOUSE, re- plete with every «envenience, in « very desir- i bor! Terms rate. ‘Of par- ply to J.C. McGUIBE & CU., corner of reets. del3-eolw (CcaBisemas PRESENTS. Ladies can find at BOSWELL’S Hew Fancy Store, 302 iy od lth nates sca f real LACE @0oDs, “2 INT LAOB, POINT APPLIQUE, VALEN- inh ry ie U, La QUAND E th OIENES AND CHIBFS. COLLABS. BARBS at. insets, Also. lots of FINE FANCY GOODS. BOTIONS. TOILET ARTICLES, ZEPHYE AND WOOLEN GOODS. &c., &c. Everybody sheuld call on BOSWELL to cet Cheap Christmas Goods, de 17-6t TYIENTION. KBISS KRINSKLE’S HEADQUARTERS, TWO THOUSAND POUND AND FBUIT OAKES customers and the large invoice of - Ice Cream Fertion of the ENTINI, nia avenn ( ‘RAND EXHIBITION OF UTI § ANOS. —We invite the attention of, the public te our extensive assort: ment of fine, new, and beautiful PIANOS, selected especially for the Holidays, comprising specimens from the six best manufac. turers of our conntry, and for sale at factory prices on reaconable ter Piano Stools and Covers. Parlor Orga‘ Guitars, Violins, and every article in the m: pene. [1 SEWoRkKS! FipEWoRKs i" FLAGS AND CHINESE LANTERNS, THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN THE CITY. of all kinds. Wholesale and retail, at BOSWELL’S FANCY STORE. de 15 lw 342 E street, near lith. SOMETHING NEW. ‘have jnst received eaveral new styles of Black Walnut Caned BUSTIC FRAMES. made to my order” sizes. from 4x6 to 18x24 These are realiy desirable | Also. a fall stock of PIOTURE CORDS ano TASSELS. PORCELAIN NAILS RINGS, &-. Aiso, Enamelled RECESS FBAMES, with and without Flewers; a suitable er Holi Oprosite Patent Office, 7th street. I OOK OUT FOB THE MOLIDAYS' ¥ ae CHR. RUPPERT, KRISS KRINGLE HEADQUARTERS, No 622 7TH STREET. BETWEEN D AND E. Importer of all kins of NEW TOYS AND FANCY QUOBS, Adapted for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS Mr. RUPPERT take eat pleasure to inform his numerous custom the pablic generally J received, through his agents in Franve end Germany, the largest and best selected Fancy Goods, suitable for Holiday and New Year Presents, among which we ennmerate iu part :— DOLLS of every description, SES, WORK STANDS, BASKETS, PEKFUMBRY, WAITING DESKS, CHESS AND BACKGAMON BOARDS, BOCK AND HOBBY HORSES And also state that in order to give his customers increased advantages and facility in the examina tioa of my Btock of Goods, @ fitted, at mach trouble, « large apartment in the second story, directly over my Store, where we wil Ht tim take great pleaeureiv waitin; favor me a call. Ladies who wish to avoid the nsaal crowd are especially invited to make their selections as early as convenient. de 14 tial HOLrpay Girts If yen wish to give your friends a usefal and valuable Christmas Gift, call and examine the epuine — FBENOH CORSETS imported by Mrs. STERN. Satisfy yourself by coming immediately to Mrs. STEBN’S Hoop Skirt Factory and Corset Depot $12 ithatreet, bet. Dand Este. de li-tJant_ ws DOLLS, SLEEPING DOLLS, CHINA DOLLS, UTIFEL TOYS. COMIC TOYS, FUNNY wept TOYS. Ohbamber Sets, Parlor Sets, Tea Seta, Gloves, Dress Caps, Kibbons, etc.; Notions ef every description, at WM. P. SHEDD’S, lith street, Seven doors above Penn avenue. de 17-70" ISTMAS PRESENTS | Car eosWELE'S NEW FANCY STORE, PENN. AVENUS. between 9th and 10th ats ¢ found beautiful and choice CHBLSTM AS PBESENTS. such as— * Writing Cases, Ladle ork Boxes, Companions, rtmonates, Chisa Ornaments: Toilet Articles jes, ry Am |, Tot icles, Chaine. Neckties, Nets for the Hair, Gloves, 60) Lo assortment of fine Fancy Goods Motions. ac NERY COBAP. VERY CHEAP. deta” NT—A fours BRICK HOUSE, and garden. on the corner of Isth street Terms low to t ner of and 3d streets. FOE REST Two large and commodious BOOMS: (one @ fro second fluor. communt- “OB BENT OB LEASE — The FoSuits wocse ce BELLVOL SUM NOSE FISHERIES river. b leased for ope or more years, andif mot disposed of by er before the s0th of January. 1357, the priv- ilege to fish them will be sold for cash. for one or atl2nm., at the auction 0. Wood may be had 6 ub either estate Apply to Agent fer Serah Otterback, de 8-3tawtJan iv containing 17 rooms. with "Apply to CLAF. no 30-tf ‘OR SALE —A DRUG B8TURE nding, with fixtures complete, new stock. cormer store, geod loca! ot for selling. Terms cas: Inquire of & CO., 45—% 7th street, Room No 13, ~" Fe BENT—One KOOM id th Rissagers haga? OMS Stinemets S Fur Btore, 234" Penn's sveuue- meat, mad r- ale SOR BKENT—Two large aad one small aRi- F cating ROOMS. anturnished , floor No. 134 Penn. av., bet 1h and wth sts. no 25 tf (UR BENT—The STOBES oo Louisiane Fine vetween ih gad loth streets, No. =, 4, aud “6 under Brady's Gymnasium. They w rented together or separately. For terme inuut or OLAGETT & SWBENY, No. 4 Market Space, secon! floor. et ;o NN T—Large and pmal! furnish: F(SBntcs HOUSES at APARTMENT kerping. Also, For Sale. Shs terms. Inquire 8TA treet, 13. oc 1S POR RENT—The PBUPERTY kaown F © cial Building " located on La le adioining the Gentral jasrdbou The building or ont of about 60 feet. aud ths of 170 foot, ing throny from & ay ‘anal st. Itbas’ i ® vacated by ational Bs- A 0 La. tf Fert ly to WM. B. PHILIP. 4 2 BO 30 eo! '—The FARM. for the last three years pA Major ‘Theephilus Gatnes, con- sisting of 16 acres. lyiag near Fort Mahan.1 mile Sonning’ Bridge. L poreeantef bouse of 11 rooms, ston ie. servant's houses, e bel ddress “E.8..” 437 E street, Wasn- Inet, D. C.,0r eall In pervon, between Band? p. Bp. oc 16- ediate sale. one of I peated mail coreet store GROOB- RIEBinthecity Stock ont SS — ny Uy immediote.y. by letter, oo ee I ‘ £ORGETOWN HOUSE AG G 100 BRIDGE ST for.rent,s oe sien, “prt laae RESTDENCES, 30 to $120 We invite the attention of reliab.e par jes immediately Oc 22 2m* ‘om RENT—The STOEB N k ith. It fronts immediately on Penna. pM teone of the largest end ve most con situated store rooma in Washington city, ayer we. B. BAKBS. at the Star Office. ,e50 MISTMAS AND NEW YEARS PRES. ‘A rick apd elegant assoriment of Gentlemen's Robes de Chambre, gotten up expressly tor the ‘Boliaaye. Gold, Sliver, and Tvory-Leaded Canes, in \tiful variety” wit! + Ties, Gloves ‘pend ; with sugerior lot Toilet ere. Articles, at see Peicen. _6e13 eott_ y - Casistmass 18 COMING. ‘And everybody who wants a good FRUIT OR POUND OaKE ought to call at J.GEO. EBISINGEB’S Oonfoec- tioney Store, No 193 4% STBEET, ISLAND, Persens can fini all assortments of Plain CANDIES; alec, TOYS; jeuse ones, as Well as large, who 5 9 No de li-tde25* _ between F and H OLIDAY PRESENTS. if you want to make a usefal Chriatm: DAVIS # GAITHEB, 20 MARK ruishing Store. venue, Dear 454 at. ft. eo to ‘ACE, ‘and bu} GROVER & BAKB SEWING MACHEBNE. deisiw Four SEWING MACHIN ‘The best prerent we know of for alady isa AMILY Uneualled for their «im- “lock -stitch”’, both stdes of g being BIGHT SIDES. All styles and prices. A besatiful assortment at the Agency. No. 390 Penn's avenue. National Hotel Building. de 15 3t* Cametmas PB an se AT MEIZEROTT’S MUs: a A large selection of beantfully bo Books and Music Folios, M owes ana Upera Glasses. our ows im tation, Flutes, Vielias. Gaitars, Aco! anos a: Tg spe nd Cov: ats steals W.@ METZBROTT & CO., 315 Penasylvania avi Sole Agents for Steinway’s PLAN & Hanlin GABINBT OBO4 (CBsISTHAS PRESENTS. 8. TOYS, x8, Bene eas yan ince, “ee A a 'WEITING DESKB OMPANIONS. vabh Soe LoN ses, With lots of FINE FANCY GOODS, Fortale oer, at FANCY STORE. teu ewae Ss Jove bear ith. AVE JUST BECEIVE: CONSIGS- == ment 8 large assortment of TEBBA COTTA AND PABLOB OR NAMENTS—VaS! 16U. be MYTHOLOGICAL & OTBEB CHARACTERS. to yTettane Wetetae gout forsie'al we of they are most hesusiful Obristmas pres rice from . Ww ad received from Europe 8 large as- wr MUSIC BOXERS AND OPERA GLASSES. METZEROTT & CO., ée 15-1) SiS fenn. POTATOES. 3,000 vnsie waite COTATORS, jas: sr. rived. aud for ssle at our, BROWN © bom treet. det No. 465 9th st,, between Baud F. (CBBISTMAS AND NEW YBAR PRESENTS. BLANCHARD & MOHUR, Corner of Pennsylvania svenue and jitb street, HAVE A LARGE 8TOOK or CHOICE ILLUSTRATED GIFT BOOKS. LIFE OF MAN. 8ymbolized by the the Year, 1 es from ancient and modern anthors. By Bich- ard Piggott Acco nied by aseries of 25 fnil stretions, and many hundred marginal devices, decorated initial letters, and tatlpieces, engraved on wood from original designs, by Leighton. 1 vol.,4to, full morocco extra or an- tha 225. TWO CENTURIES OF SONG; or, Lyrics, Ma drigale, Sonnets, and other Occasional Verses of the English Poets of the last Two Handred Years With Oritical and Biogr: eal Notes by Walter Thornbury. Illustrated by or eminent artists ¢rawn aud engraved epectally for thie work. Each psge surrounded by beauti ful colored borders. designed by Wenry Shaw. 1 vol., small 4to.inantique cloth, with clasp, 912; morocco elegant, $18. CHBISTIAN BALLADS, By the Bight Rey. A Cleveland Coxe, D. D., Bishop of Western New York. New edition, revised by the anther. Beaa tifully illustrated with 14 full-page engravings, snd nearly t) head and tail-pieces, by John A Hows. 1 vol. ,8vo, cloth, $6; morocco antique or extra, $9, crushed levant morocco, $10 HALF-HOURKS WITH THE BEST FRENCH AUTHOBS. Short passages from some of the most celebrated prose writers. Translated inte Eng- lish, With 0 engravings on woo!, from destens by Emile Bayard } wol., royal 8vo, cloth, extra, a THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SPEOIMEN oF WOULD ENG@KA\ING EVER Iss! ED, THE NEW TESTAMENT UF OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR JEsltS OHRIST. Iliustrated pgravings on wood from ld masters. One t volume, quarto, morocco Price $5). The ornamentation of thi rk is taken from the !tal- jan Bchoolof Art. and the chief picture subjects are, with two ex:eptions, from Italian masters- Koch page ts decorated with bord ornaments or initial letters copied from the finest Italian manuscripts of the fifteenth i sixteenth centu rie d numerous medalliens are introduced the margins. The work has been produced under the general superintendence of Mr. Henry Shaw, FBSA. WAVERLEY NOVELS. Beautifally illustrated With 204 engravings, many of t fs. and on merous head and tai Ste. Band somely printed on zood paper. Half calf, extra $160; fall calf, #175. BIBLES and PRAYER BOOKS, Epircopal and Catholle Our JUVENILE DEPARTMENT is very lar; and embraces oll the best books to he had, Having e molet:d our preparations for idays, we take pleasure in calling the atten: citizens and strangers to our large, -legay: varied stock of goods, which we will take g: pleasure in showing to visitors We have this year imported direct from London & uperior arsortment of LEATHER WBITING DESKS AND VORTE MONNAIES. ‘These articles were made to our order. and are of a superior quality. We also have a beantifal assortment of FAN‘ Y ARTICLES, FANOY and STAPLE STATIONERY, and everything u-ually found in a first-class book- ate BLANCHARD & MOHUN, Bovksellera and Stationers, dels-eott corner Penn, avenue and 1th st. p= & SOLOMONS’ 4 Eol- uof end at CHOICE SELECTION Py GOODS FOR THE HOLIDAYs, EMBRACING BVERY POSsIVLE VARIETY OF : BOOKS AND FANCY 18 NOW BEADY FOR INSPECTION. PHILP & SOLOMONS’ METROPOLITAN BOOK STOKE, Coons, 332 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, dei9tf Between 9th and 10th strects, WE aND Liquons. We have now on hand a full supply of Califor- 8 Wines consisting of Port, Hock, Angelica, juseatel and Cluret. Also, Pure Gra;e Brandy. Also, Pare Old Rye sad Bourbon Whiskeys, yin Whiskey», Jamaica and 8t. Croix ngland Bem, Freach Brandy. Hol- faeces and Madeira Wines, par Linsorted Bi tout and es jrewn al ai DGaN es PEGBLIE, Corner E and 9th streets, IANOSB! a , PIANOS! 2 (two) superior PIANOS, just received! from James W. Vose's celebrated factor: one ef them finely fiuished—for sal wr easy terme . JOHN F. ELLIS de 19 3t 306 Pe avenue, near 10th st. Fo® THE HOLIDAYS. PB ny Lace Collars and Handkerchiefs in Point 5 iqne and Thread, Rich French Bmbroi: deged and Oluny trimmed Handkerchicte, Plat one Pepe Lyte ty ot y ot Fancy O-tiles de 18 St Lo’ 0.12 {LEGANT GOODS CHEAP E ¥OR THB HOLIDAYS. and Punch Glasses, HE nouays?0 SON ntion of their Would respectfully call the friends and the public to their Iacge and welt- selected assor' tof WALL PAPERS AND WINDOW SHADES, of the Latest Styles. Also, on hand allarge asrortment of O1L CLOTHS. TABLE COVSRS BUSTIO BLINDS, PAPER CURTAINS, FIBE BOARD PRINTS, OVAL PIOTUSE FBAMES, Together with CORDS AND TASSELS TO SUIT. All of whi: y are prepared to sell at the LOWEST CASH PhIOgS. Remember the place, 505 NINTH STREET. Four doors above D street, Beston Hall Building. de 18-2w alia dade FURS" Having recently retarned from New York, lam bow prepared to offer fresh-made desirable FURS, most ruitable mementoes for Holiday Present raci oo TUDSOR BAY SABLB, MINK SABLE, f BOYAL BEMINE. SIBEBIAN SQUIBB) ASTBAKHAN. WATER MINK, &., &0., In Skating and Dress MOFFS, BOS, and COL LABS. Also, full assortment of CHILDREN’S FURS, B. oa relnn ed ‘urrier, 234 Peon’s avesue, de ae var two doors from 13th street, FUBS ng WASHINGTON. D. C.. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 20. 1866. N2&. 4,302. . TELEGRAMS, &c. The yesterday morning express train from Ironton to Gil City, on the Warren and Franklin railroad, was thrown from the track by & broken rail near Presicent’s station. T! smeking-car was thrown over an embai Ment sixty-five feet into tne river, where t! rong erough to hold it. Lt caught 5 three passengers were badly burned. The ladies’ car was badly smashed, but for- tumately the compling bro! whieh saved it from going over an embankment. Rey. Henry Ward Beecher lectured at New- ark, N.J,in favor of aniversal suffrage, in- cluding black and white men aod women, Leake. ta and foreigners, imtending to remain im the conutry.-He claimed voting to be a natural, inherent right. The Connecticut Democratic’State Commit- tee has issued a call for a State Convention at New Haven, on the Sth of January, for the purpose of considering the revolutionary afts ofthe present C.ngre: CONGRESSIONAL. SENATE — The bill tor the admission of Ne- oraska being under consideration yesterday allernoon— Mr. Johnson understood the amendment to place the admission upon two gronuds:—!. ‘That new States could be admitted; and 2. That Congress should guarantee a repu form of government. These were questions to be considered beyond the political questions of the day. These S:ates ought not to be admit- led until the necessity became apparent. To give such States two Senators when States with a population of $,000,000 had no more, would seem to be very unwise. He donbted if there were more than 50.008 voters in that State, Mr. Wileon moved an amendment providing that the Legislature should have the rigbt to decide the qnestion of suffrage, whereupon it should beceme a part of the law of the State, and the State should be admitted. Mr. Wilson believed tnat the great West was regarded by the Fastern States as their own child: they bad no jealousy toward her. and none could be anticipated. He had long ago seen that the Presidemt had failen into the bands of evil advisers, and thata great con fliet was impending. The country bad pr. need against him. Last session it was un- tain whether the president or the cause of liberty shonld have control of this body, and he had felt that 1t was important that the yore of Colorado should be on tne side of freedom. During the last thirty years he had given his support to the cause of freedom, and he had teitit his duty to vote then for the admission ot Colorado. ‘The necessity for that vote had bow passed Away; the Republican party had now over two-thirds majority. He believed they should now impose this condition. Ina few days the Legisiature could vote on the question, and in a little while their represen- iatives could be here. He believed that before the 4h of March the Constitutional amena- ment would be adopted. He helieved, too, that ‘twas their duty to take the Government ont of the hands of rebels and put it im the hands of loyal men His amendment was copied from the Missouri bill of 1521 By the suggestion of Mr. Williams, the amendment was modified so as to include the words, “excluding Indians not taxed.” Mr. Doolittle inquired whether the Senator understood that the faith of Congress was pledged to the admission of the Southern States on their adoption of the Constitutional amend. nent. z Mr. Wilson had yoted for the admission of Tennessee becxuge she was flited to come in; but Congrees had made no pledge, and he would go to the uttermost yerge of constitu- tional power in insisting that they must re- pect the rights of life, liberty, and preperty, and be thought tbe only way te do that was io give the ballot to all men. He thought it their duty to take these governments out of the bands of rebels whohad noright to hold them. Mr Doolittle wanted Senators to detine their position. Mr. Fessenden said that they all knew what position ihe Senator heid—as near the equator a» be comld get. After some further discussion and dilatory motions, at the suggestion of Mr. Fessenden, who called attention to thesmall number pres- ent, the advocates ef the bill vonsented to an journment at 6.30. House —Yesterday afternoon the House being in Committee of the Whole on the geu- eral appropriation bill— The Cierk proceeded to read the paragraph appropriating $15,600 for compensation to the private secretary, assistant secretary, short- band writer. clerk of pardons. three clerks of (be fourth class, steward and messenger of the President of the United States. Mr. Grinnel! (lowa) moyed to strike our “clerk of pardons.” The insertion of this of- ficer's title in the appropriation bill was, he said, of very recent date, and the House hay- ing failed to obtain any account of the num- ber of pardons alrendy granted by the Pres- ident, be thought the services of & “clerk of ardons’’ might very well be dispensed with ereufter. ‘The amendment was agreed to, as was also an amendment offered by Mr. Benjamin, tha: no asseesor or collector Rot appointed to filla vacancy caused by death or resignation shall be entitled to of paid any portion of the salary pertaining to the office of such collector or as- fessor unless confirmed by the Senate. Mr. Maynard (Tenn.) moved toamend the paragraph appropriating $50,000 for compensa- tion ef temporary clerks in the Treasury De- artment, and authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to classify them, by adding at theend of it the following :—*And in his discretion to employ ladies when their services can be made equally profitable.”’ The amendment was to. Mr. Farnsworth (1i1.) then moved to strike outthe whole paragraph, which was agreed to. On motion of Mr. Grinnell,(lowa) the appro- priation of 34,000 to the “Bureau of Statistics’: ‘was stricken out. On motion of Mr. Farnsworth, (111.) the ap- propriation for compensation of agditional and temporary clerks in the Post Ofice Department was stricken out. Several amendments were AY cages to the paragraph appropriating $80,000 for the pur- chare of seeds by the Agricultural Depart- ment. Mr. Farnsworth moved to reduce the sum anproppieted to $60,000. r. Morsill moved toamend by reducing it to $40,006. ‘ On motion of Mr. Spalding (Ohio) the com- mittee then rose, these amendments still peud- ing. A resolution was adopted requesting the President to communicate tothe House any additional information in bis possession in re- gard to the occupation of Mexican territory by the troops of the United States. The House then adijouraed. Lyies Mcnnun,—The Marlborough Gazette says:—A negro man, sup to be Richards, one of the murderers of Mr. Lyles.ot this connty, was recently arrested in Norfolk, Va. On the requisition of the Governor of Maryland he was brought to our jail oa Mon- day last by our vigilant Sheriff, Mr. Turton. There seems to be some doubt about his iden. lity, and persons living in Alexandria, where Richards was known, have been sent for—and if not fdentifed the man will be discharged. CoRPoRaTe RE*vONSIBILITY FOR DEATH RY CHoLeRA.—It is announced that a citizen of Louisville has sued that city for $12,500 dam- ages for the death of his wifé and daughter by cholera. He declares that the city authorities wilfully neglected to grade and clean the streets that traversed the infected district, and hence are responsible for the death of his wife and dai fer. A-similar suit, it is also an- nounced, is pending in New York, brought by an aggrieved citizen of that place. ' AN AFFECTIONATE BROTHER.—A minister on eekmatios om 4 parishioner who recently came into the ion of a handsome erty by (he death of his brotner, inqul how he was getting along with the settlement of the estate.) “Oh,” said he, +1 am bavinga dreadful time; what with getting out letters of aaa ing claims. eam 4 pwweed wish an ol , 1 sometimes ast wi he nee died.” ears Bart AND PoToMac Rattroap.—The Marlborough (Md.) Gazette says:—We have the gratifying inteiligence that the oft Jaying the rails on our Baltimore and mac has actually been commenced. Suceess and a speedy pope the is ereatly to be wished by our ci whose tine, fertile lands awaits the opening of new channels of enterprise to render them second to pone in the State, ag-Fashion je in fall blaze in New i dspenny tool. wikadee cee tea pap well tap rpebing Tass The vpention’ bee fash state of mind in conseq uence. CHRISTMAS GIFTS. Whatto y and Where te Buy It. We continue to-day our Obristmas direc. ‘y to enable purchasers to ascertain t where to go to be suited iu the style of article desired. We eball continue the list from day to day, @ud advertisers who wish te receive notice sbould send in their advertisements sea- somably. Books, &c. Perbaps the most generally acceptable pres ent possible to be made is a nice book. Biancuarp & Monvn, corner Pa. avenue and 1ith street, have a large stock of illus- trated gift books of ail prices, and embracing some of the finest specimens of the pictorial and typographical art, such as Audubon's Birde of America, the Dusseldorf Gallery, Lights and Shadows of the New York Pictare Galleries, (photographs.) tine Edinbargh edi- the standard Uons, in --tree calf,” ef all authors, LesVirgines of also, &p immense stock of juveniles, fancy g0eds, most of them made toorder in London. Joexr# S¥ILLINGTON, Odeon Building. has his usual fine stock of articles suitable for Christmas gifts, including a large assortment of juveniles, English and Ameritan, with beautifal colored pictures. Such sets as those of Mayne Reid's works, in tastefal bindings, are just the thing for older boys and girls. Shillington is noted for excelient stationery. su d has aremarkably complete stock, including some beautital styles of envelopes, (one kind deliciously scented with otto of roses.) His stock of diaries is always large, and this year embraces every possible style and variety of these useful articles. Hupson Tay on, 333 Pennsylvania avenue, bas au attractive display in the book line, the stock being largely of those finely illustrated and handsomely bound standard works that baye something more than ephemeral value. and thus make the most desirable kind of Obrisimas presents. The stock at Taylor's embraces a wide range, from the expensive volumes illustrated by the wonderful Tose to the tiny brilliantly illustrated primer fer the two year olds. A superb set of French works on architecture, illustrated after a style of un- surpassed excellence, attracts much attention at Taylor's. The stock of faucy goods here is jarge and variec, as usual. PHILr & Sotomons, 332 Pennsylvania ave- nue, announce a choice selection of goods for the holidays, embracing every possibile variety of books and fancy goods. Tae stock of im- ported fancy goods is especially attractive this year, and the list of juveniles is very fall. Franck TayLor. on Penn. avenue. between 439 and 6th streets, has always on band a select Assortment of standard European and Ameri- can books, including many novelties which are worthy the inspection of lovers of litera. ture. Mvsicai Goons, &c. w. Merrzexorr & Co , 3i~ Pennsy avenne, Dave a supply of elegant artici mite able for Christmas gifts—richly- worked piano covers, piano stools, music boxes, opera ah ses, music books, and music folios. flutes, vioRns, guitars, accordeons, Stein way pianos, (iucluding some superb Grands,) organs, &c., «ec. They have also a large assortmentof terra cota and bronze parlor ornaments, wares, and figures, mythological and other characters, re- ceived from Europe on consignment, and which, being out of their ne of business, are offered at cost price. They are of the most tasteful and elegant description, and are jast the thing for holiday presents. Joun F. Exxis, 306 Pennsylvania avenue, Offers at his music store a tine assortment of toy drums and fifes, childrens’ toy musical in- siruments, momth organs, Buttier’s French mouth harps. violins, hand organs. dram- sucks, Crum belis, song books: also, choice music, the celebrated Chickering pianos, fine melodeons, &c. F.C. Rel HENPACK, 495 11th street, near the ad verti Knabe & Co,’s pianos and Co.'s organs and melodeons, for sale and rent on easy terms ENTS Bon Oxe Dotan Bach can be had at Pmée’s Dotlar Jewelry store, at 435 Penn. avenue, near 4\ street, iv- 2 Sg Many beautifal and fashionable ar- icles. CLOTHING, &. Every one wishing to look well during the holidays, and to make his outward man pre- sentable with lumited means, should buy a suit ot SMirR’s Clothing, at his well-known estab- lishment, Oak Hall, on 7th street, opposite the Post Office. M. Losawo, merchant tailor, corner of 9th and D streets, bas a large assor:ment of fall and winter goods, which he makes up in fash- sonable style and at reasonable rates. Watt, Stervers & Co., lron Hall, have an immense stock of goods im the clothing and furnishing line. Their stock of overcoats is particniarly Inge and excellent, as isalso their supply of articles of underwear. E. Dovaw, 14th street and the avenue, oppo- site Willard’s, not only has the finest goods which he makes up in fashionable styles, but bas a large stock of custom-made clothing at very low prices. FE. J. HRIBERGER is successor to H. F. Lon- ‘o., at 3682 Penn. avenue, (Metropolitan Hotel.) and bas a fine assortment of goods, and guarantees to give his customers fits. At Lane's gents’ farnishing store, 424 Penn. avenue, near 4}¢ street, may be purchased gen- tlemen's robe de chambres, canes, scarfs, ties, gloves, toilet articles, &c., suitable for holiday resents, and all at reduced rates. 14N08.ORGANS, MELODEONS, FURNITURE,&C. AtGro.L Witp& Bro’s new piano forte and organ warérooms, 497 11th street, near the avenue. may be found a fine assortment of in- struments, of excellent tone and finish. JOHN Q. WILLEON, southeast corner of 9th and D streets, bas a full and complete stock of Spine. furniture, ranging from the most rare costly articles to cheapest. Grocerizs. Those laying in full supplies’ for the holi- days sbould call at Kine & Son's, corner Ver- mont avenue 153 street, and invest in someot their fi groceries, which embrace — everything needed by a family in their ine. HOUSE FURNISHING. J. W. BoTgier & Bxo., Importers of House furnishing goods, 3%) Pennsylvania avenue, (Metzerett Hall) have a Assortment of rare and beautiful articles in their line, such as Sivas Foren tea setts, castors, ice pitchers, ware and pickle castors, goblets, forks, spoons, ladles, vases, bowls, and many other things useful and ornamental. Fancy Goons. Rich embroidered haudkerchiefs, real lace collars, and other choice arucies of ladies wear may be found at Lowg’s No. 12 Market Space. ConFECTIONERY. J.G. Reisiwers, 193 4% street, Island, hasa fine assortmentof cakes, candies, fine confec- tionery and toys, all of which he sells at very reasonable rates. _ FRENCH CorsETs, &c. These indispensanle requisites for a fashiog- able toilet may be had of Mrs. Stern, 512 Tth street, between D and E. FROM EUROPE. Lonvox, Dec. 18.—The delegation British North America have agreed upon the basis of a bill ior the confederation of the British provinces in North America, and as SOOR as it is perfected the bill will be sent to the British Parliament for confirmation. The amount of the Inter-Colonial railway loan bas been raised to a million pounds sterling. Loxpon, Dec. 19 —It ts reported that Prim, who bas kept himecif from the Sanride Fables eps ase oud wi Dy a on from the Queen. ag has re- 8 the ference. ‘gues a A der the the Prussian Scere upon tbe point of embarking for Ameney on Pinte, Dec. 2 States Go: estab- mae ger after FLORENCE. is current > LOCAL NEWS. p ° Tae Rervriicay Se - fons for the next Election—A General Miz-up Recommended —Last evening, the regalar meet ing of tbe Repudlican Association was Belt at t son League Rooms, Mr John Kh b\- vans in the chair, and Mr. A.G. Hall secre tary. ‘Mr. J. Sayles Brown offered the following reolutions: Resolved, That the executive committer be directed a8 f00n &* practicable after ‘he Doli. Gays, to Mak- arrangements for the holding of ® public meeting Of this association im ‘werd of this city and Georgetown, for tbe purpose of organizing Auxiliary clubs iq sad wards. Resolved, Thatin the judgment of thix« assc- ciation the orgapization of Soxiliaries to th society, composed exclusively of colored per- rons, is netther expedient asa matter of pol. , Ror consistent with our republican prince pi ich make mo distinction om account of race or coler. r. Brown argued that before the repubii- s cen be property organized the colored wren Must be included. Dr. Wm. Boyd urged that the enemy were already king their threats that d—d shoulan’t vote, and be urged that the party should © ganize with the blacks and prepare lor any emergency. Mr. Osrey W bite said be couldn't see the ex- pediency of calling in the colored men now, 8nd asserted that im some of the wards the re- pvblicans would be outnumbered by tbe blacks three toone. He remarked that in four out of the seven wards the darkies would control the election. and he believed that the darkey as a race Was opposed to intermingling w: Maas, said he came ‘c that there w nclion as to race or color, and he ar- gued that the members should immed to work. There was no better field sionary work than the District of Columbia. As he understood it, the association was not made for any one class. He did not believe that tDere was a single ward in Wasbington in which the white Republicans had a majority. The question which they should consider is, bow can the municipal election be carried! The ume hadgone by when there should be any distinction made. The question of enf- frage bad been forever settled. If we are to make Washington free, all prejudices should be set aside. The question is whether the Gov - ernment of the city shall remain im the bands of those who have been imposing on the col- ored race; who have withbeld the money just- ly due them. The city owes the tr colored schools $0,000. These peop): be met more than half-way, and they call them to work and help to remove those who have insulted Congress. They should be told tocome onto the ballot box. and that those qualified should march to the Conncil board and into the halls of Legisiature. The only hope of redeeming the eity governmen’ from the oid influence is to meet these people balt-way,and with them fight the Rosts of bell. Mr. White remarked that the passage of the resolution would drive off many good Repul- licans. He denied that the suffrage bili was passed for this city only Mr. Hinton replied that they could not drive off more white Kepublicans than they would craw blacks. He had heard Sumner say that he voted for the bill as a standard to fight by There were 30,000 blacks in this District, and he believed that there were 5 blacks to | white Republican He believed the majority of thes+ people would stand off unless the Association wok some action. and they should do so thing to secure their votes. He did not pro: to ask them to break up a ingle organization they now dave, but he would have them come into the Association. If they bave a majority let them bave control, and if any of them are qualified let us send them to the Council ris. Mr. Clarence Barton said he would vote tor the resolutions because he believed in the sen- tence of the Constitution “that all mep are free and equal.” He believed that in what had been said by the Presicen:, “tbat merit made the man He would vote for any one on a Republican ticket Mr L. E. Dudley said that they needed to Orgavize to prevext the Democrats from ge - ling the negro vote. They werealso bidding for the colored yote. The blacks were the very men toredeem the District, and the associa- ton should work to obtain their votes. The Chair remarked that he ruled that any MAR, irrespective of color or member of the association, and had a black man come into a meeting be would have recog ized Din Mr. F. A. Boswell remarked that be nad been for five years ightung weak-kneed Ke publicans Mr. White —W atdo you mean by weak- Enee Gd Kegublieans Bar, Boslgall. -Ymobe Whe are aieet to mec the issues squarely. He, im the Philadelphia Convention, found the Southern delegates all right, but many from the North see: afraid to meet the issue. He remarked that during tbe war he was ina draft association, and in that association there was some rebels. These men mixed with the colored men then, met to- getber, conterred together, &c., and he saw no Teston why these mes should be so particular now. Asquare Republican never was elected bere, and never would be unless the colored people belped the Republicans. Mr. White said he did not object to mixing in with tbe biacks, but doubted whether the adopuon of the resolutions ware expedient He was in favor of giving up the charter, as he saw noprospect of getting the present in- cumbents in the city government out. when those Row in could obtain 5u0 votes ata crack. Mr. Bosweil thought there were 3,40) black men ip the Seventh Wara, and he understood that the Arsenal was about = o> employ- Mentto sbout 250 of them, in order to secure the re-election of (jeorge Wright next June. Ii we bave to sutmit and not make an effort to secure the votes of the colored people because there is danger of losing a dozen or so white votes, we had better shut up shop. Mr. N. H. Miller didn’t know of any differ- ence in the association. The colored men could vole as they pleased, but he bad no idea that they would vote the Democratic ucket. He ‘Was not in favor of separate white and colored organizations, but wanted them to unite. Ir Was necessary for them to organize, as there Was much todo here. During the war there were more rebels here than in South Oarolina. He believed now that there were fitty blacks bere to one white Republican, and it was the duty of the white Republicans to lettbem keow ubat they had equal rights with the whites, and in the offices they should have equal shares. Dr. Boyd urged that if the association made distinction they as well dig weir aTave, for they will die as dead as Moses the second, who had buried himself in oblivion. if any distinction is made, the Seventh Ward —— ipso tata They were go with all idling and dry-bone rattling. you make a distinction you are dead for all eternity. The colored men are now asking if they can meet with the Republican Association. He was proud of ealied a Biack Republican. If Pied ‘Want to be successful you must do your to outwalk and out-talk the the City Hall. ‘Mr C. 5. Bates moved to amend the resola- ont the clause «after the ho!- the committee shoald go to work atenee. He understood that an election would take place in Georgetown in February, and it was necessary for arrangements to be mace at once. ogo 100 fast. ‘Suppose the ‘ill ‘shout be not go too fast. Su: te vetoed. The amendment wes adopted, and as amend- ed the first resolution was adopted. Col. Ashinun, of Ga.; Judge Hiestand, of La,and Mr. Leshe, of S. C.. addressed the meeting, after whieh, the second resolution was ted. Bir. e: Deiey offered the following: which was adopted: Resolved, That every member Of this associ- tion be requested to canvass his friends in the several Government its, amd report to the next meeting of this association the of all who will consent to take their resi dence and exercise the elective franchise in Mr. Boswell offered the following, the co: sideration of which were postponed for one week: Resolved, Thattheseveral number of persons elected SrpPaleations 0 Bo Anly recorded on the jour- Be it further resolved, That om the last meer- ing night, prior to any city election. theoficers of each ward organization will make a general rogers of every member of bis organization to ization. Resolved, That iwo seeks prior to any elec- tion the Sane 9S ae wane ‘orgnni- zation ‘as MANY CAN Vassers of his ‘ward as he deem becessary, who