Evening Star Newspaper, December 22, 1866, Page 3

‘THE EVEN LOCAL NEWS. ete ldo AMUSEMENTS, &c., TO-NIGHT. National THEATER xth night of Jeffer- son in + Rip Van Winkle,” the most saceess- ful piay by tarot any theatrical season here tor some years past Watt's New Orsra Hovse.—A good bill to-night. the beautiful domestic drama of «Madeiaine,” sand Shakespere’s comedy of «Taming a Sbrew,” in which plays Mrs. Bow- ers, Mr MeCollom. and all the prominent members of the company appear. Ovp_ FrLttows’ HALL.—Last night of the Ginss Blowers, who will give a large variety Of presents this evening. Istanp HaAbrL.—No one who attends the de- ligbtful fair at this place for the benefit of Grace Church, will regret the time or money spent. The ladies are courteous and agree. able, and the entertainment, embracing tab- Jeaux, is most interesting. Fain BriLptne, corner of 7th street and Pa. avenue.—The Grand Masonic Fair, for the benefit of the Masonic Hall Association, # one of the most agreeabl- places to spend an even- ing inthe metropolis Noone should fail to attend (his medei entertainment. G STAR. o RTY AGAIN—Military vs Civl Authorities—Further Legal Proceedings.— A tew weeks since we published, under the bead of + Two teuants in one house,” the par- hiculars of the tigation between the managers of the Home for colored women and chiidren and Kichard S. Cox, of Georgetown, who left tbat piace to go South early in the war. After bis return, about a year since, he was par- doned, asd subsequenuy corimenced Proceed - Ings to obtain possession of his mansion and g@rounds on the heights of Georgetown, eccu- pied asa home for colored women and chil- dren. He succeeded in regaining possession, S© was stated by us, and the managers of the home, with their proteges, left the premises. ‘The lady managers, during their occupancy of the piace, obtained from the (;overnment, through the ()uartermaster General, it is said, the use of certam lumber and other building materials, with which they constructed a tem- porary frame building adjoining he brick ™Mansion. Yesterday, Major General O. O. Howard, Chief of the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen Abandoned Lands, issned an order to b his frame structure torn down, and the materials, the property of the Gov- ernment. removed to this city, and to use mil- itary force to carry out the order if necessar: T. J. Collis, formerly in the military service, and bow a Government agent, was sent to @ this order, and employed Mr. Ed- J. Shoemaker, a carpenter and buiider ° oTgetown, to tear down the building Yesterday afternoon they commenced work. #nd took ont the doors and windows and re- Tmoved the rocf. Last evening Mr. Shoemaker Was arrested on the charge of trespass. on a ‘warrant issued by Justice Bucxey, at the in- Stance of Mr. Wm. H. Rohrer, whe seems to be eeting as the agentof Mr. Cox, who has left town. Mr. Shoemaker stated that he was em- ployed by Mr. Collins, when Mr. Robrer also i & Warrant issued for his arrest, charging ‘Jasper Coliins with forcibly and maliciously king open the dwelling house. and build- of Richard S. Cox, and carrying art_of the same, on the 2ist of Decem- Mr. Collins made his appearance, and plead that he was not amenable undef the law of trecpass. as he was only acting as a agent, under the orders he had m his superior officers. Both of the accused parties were held on their own re- cognizances to appear before Justice Buckey iit_l2 o'clock to-day. It is understood that Mr. Rohrer will apply to-day for au injunction to prevent any further interference with the building in ques‘ion; but we sre informed that a military gnard is on the ground this morning, and the work is pro- eressing Cuntex MARKET TO-vax — Beef, best cuts, F Ib.,25¢.; next, 2vc.; Salt Beef, lsa2ve.; Dried ef, w5aic. Veal, 2c. Mutton, chops, 20c., Lamb, 2ve.; Lard, ISc.; Pork, fresh, 12alse: corned, 15¢.: Bacon. bams, uncut, 2uajve.; sliced, breasts. Isa: shoulders, Itc. Buuer, 4 x P ¢-8$1.50; Turkies, each, si 5¢.4$1.50; Ducks, pair,75c.a$l. Eggs doz., reep Corn, can, dic. Green Corn, inear, dezen, l2 cents. Apples, pk, jic.a! Ap- les. dried, 75c. Leeks, bh.,5c. Turnips, !i. 1 < ‘eaches, dried, per quart, 15 cts. Beans, o ter, 20c.: white, l2alSc.; dried cherries, qt., Suc. Radishes, per bunch.,2aic. Beets, per pk., Onions, 40c.; Okra, Parsnips, 3uadvc.: Peas, quart, i0c. Carrots, bunch, 5 cents. Fish—RKock, large,each, $12; smail.bun ch, #0c.; Perch, 40c.; Mackerel, 25c. each: Halibut, Ib., 25c.; Sheephead, 75a$1 each: Lobsters, per pound, 15 cents; Sea Bass, per pound, 12 cents; Spanish Mackerel, Sias! 50 Rye, per bushel, 95ca$1.10. Corn Meal. Biasi.io0 Shipstaff, Gias0e. Brownstuff, 50c Shorts, 40c. Corn, shelled, €1a$1.10, in ar, bri., $1885. Oats, bh., Guaisc. Hay, $1.75. Straw, S1a1.50. Celery, pr bunc: s Krout, per quart, Sc. Cabbage, per head, 5alic. AS4. Geese.7: on uart, 10 cents. era 1al0 cents, ‘otatoes, - per peck: Sqirrels, 3) cents each. Egg Piants, 5al0c. Chestauts. 20c. gt. Sweet Po- tatoes. 50c. Grapes, 25c. 1b. Small Birds,per doz, $1.26. Woodcock, per pr.. $1. Small Ducks, 75c. SSI pair, Partridges. per doz., $4a85; Robbins, S150. Rabbits, each. 3uas0c. Chinguapins, per quart, 2c.; Cranberries, 20c. Pumpkins, li to Svc. each. The market was plentifally supplied this Morning, and the attendance of country dealers was unusually large, the wagons and carts occupying the entire market space, and ex- tending down Louisiana avenne as far as ‘Wall's Bazaar. The poultry Supply Was very jarge, and of excellent quaiity. aving been obtained from the farmers tn the vicinity of the District, the turkeys. geese, chickens, and ducks presented a much fresher appearance than when brought trom distant sources of supply, and much care bad been given to dressing them for market. Large lots of prime ork were offered for sale at prices ranging 5 So $9 to $10 per 100 lbs. Country-slaughtered beef was scarce: the ordinary price was #9 5iia $10 during previous days, bat some choice quarters were offered this morning for 812.50. p Saari ean WASHINGTON SKATING CLUB.—A meeting of the Washington Skating Club was hela jast evening at the rooms ot the Board of Trade, Mr. Wm H. Clagett in the chair, and J. J! Chapman secretary. The President announced that the skating pond had been fluoded, the feace around it completed, and if cold weather should con- tinue, it would be open to the public on Mon- day or Taesday of next wees. He also called upon the members to do ail in their power to preserve order, and see that the rules and reg- ulations for the goverument of the pond were properly é¢nforced. it wasalso announced that ali the shares bad been taken, and season tickets were now Teady for sale. Mr. Waggeman moved that 2 committee of three be appointed as a finance committee, and Another committee of seven, whose duty it should be to sell the tickets; adopted, and the Tollowing-named gentiemen appointed -—Fi- nance Committee—Messrs. Samuel Bacon, jr., James B. Nalle and Wm Parker. Committee to sell tickets—Messrs. Samuel F. Savage, K W. Jones, Sterling Galt, John Edmunds, H. B. Sweeny, John G. Clarke, and Joseph Dod- eon The pend ts on the north side of the canal, between 19th and 21st streets, and comprises about seven acres The platform and build- ing will be completed by the last of next week, Provided with refreshment rooms, &c. Tick- ets were last night issued to the members by the secretary. es Tee New PoLick ARRANGEMENT.—Last night, about 7% o'clock, squads of policemen in uniform, carrying their weapons, were seen marching in regular order im various parts of the city. The inquiry, «What's out?” was frequently heard ameng the groups of pedes- trinns as the squads passed. The movement of the police indicated nothing wrong. The: ‘were only conforming to a recent order, whic is ap improvement upon the old manner of relieving guard. Heretofore there was no reg- ularity except in the roll-call and departure of the men to their beats. By the new order, the relief guard is required to meet at the station, answer roll-call, uniforms and accoutrements to pass inspection, .and the sergeant of the relief marches bis squad to each beat, relieving the guard on duty, who fails in the place ot his relief, and so the squad march round tl all are relieved, and then the old guard is marched back to the station. By this a: it no beat will be a ores Fd a ad mnless a special jer si mporarily ca! an officer from his it, or the Officer is engaged Piso the station. The in coi ing & prisoner to arran cee is & good one, and is the ini step toa more pe ‘stem, that will uire the force to be regularly drilled. Major Rich- ards is giving his attention to theimprovemen: of tbe force in maters tending to Increase its efficiency, and, with Capt. Reed, the inspector. Sees that all orders are strictly complied with. by Stasain » MrsicaL.—In the absence of opera so far this winter, we are to be consoled with a splendid musical entertainment on stMAS Night being the production at Metzerott Hall of Handel's great oratorio of the Messiah by the Philbarmonic Society, under the direction of Dr. J. P. Caulfield. —— gatas Trespass aNp Lanceny.—Nelson Hackney colored, was arrested by OMicer Gordon, npoo the complaint of Wm. Gainaad, who ehareed him with trespass and lareeny of wood Jus- tice Handy fined the accused S10. ——--e— -— : Lick Rerorts.—The Lieutenants of Police vegan ae morning 38 arrests in the eptire Instrict. No serious offences yesterday ery charged in any cuse. Tae entire amouat of tines was $93.15. CITY ITEMS. —o— — Ep. V_ bappened to be the anlucky individ. uslthat drew the pipe at the Giass Blowers Inst evening for the best dancing le ees A_CHRar AND Scustaytia: Cariatwas +1¥T —A share in Brady's Gymossium, costs $4, which will entitle to aiife mem bersh'p, use of Baths. &c * ATTENTION, LADIRS!—JTust received at the New York Dollar Gitt Store, $36 Pennsylvania &venne, another lot of those splendid goods of Jewelry, Silver-Plated Ware, Jet Goods Toys, &e., all the new styles, - o Ho! ror CHRISTMAS PRESENTS —Just re- ceived at the New York Dollar Gitt Store, 456 Pennsylvania avenue, all the new stvies of Jet Goods, Neck Onains, Foo Chains, Bracelets, Sleeve Buttons, &c. nepsarebatan Wuiteavrst Ga RY, 423 Pennsylvania avenue.—Prices reduced 5) per cent—Vignetts formerly sold at ®6 per dozen reduced to 83: for iour fall length, including frame, only $t See bis Christmas presents, at low prices. 2 S. ©. Miiis, Photographer. ees THE west and cheapest Prayer Kooks, Bi- bles, Rosaries, Statuary, Alpums, Diaries, Fancy Articies, Pocket Cutlery, &c, in Wasn- ington are at Bropby's new bookstore, 314 street, between 10th and 11th streets, near St. Patrick's Church. —— Dovst THOu the stars are fire; Doubt that the sun deth move, Donbdt truth to be a liar; Hut never doubt that Henning sells © tor One Price only. on the corner of $ street and Maryland avenue. Sree s Bask Bait ano SKaTORIAL HeADyuaR- TERS. —We advise all those interested in the Skating clubs and the Base Ball clubs of Washington to callon Mr. . A. Cronin, Pennsylvania avenue, north side, 34 deor from 13th street, where they can obtain everything hing to Skates and Skating and Base and Balling. fo THOSE THAT WISH to purchase fine Lace Goods, &c., for Obristmas Presents,'should not tail to go to Boswell’s New Fancy Store, 3i2 Pennsylvania avenue, bet. 9th and [0tn'sts.. where they will find one of the best selected as"ortments in the city, such as Point Lace, Point Applique. Valencienes. Thread and Cluny Lace, Handerchiefs, Collars, Barbs, Head Dresses, and in Sets: also lots of fine Fancy Goods. Notions, &c., cheap. very cheap — FIne SKATING at the New Park: also, large skates for large boys, and small skates tor small boys are to be found in great variety at the stores of our friend, J. R. Foley, 316 F Street, and 275 Pennsylvanian avenue, be- tween 10th and lith streets: also, Uhina, Tea and Dinner Setts, Toilet Ware, Egenogg and Punch Bowls, Onina, Glass and Lava Orna- ments: together with a Inrge assortment of Crockery, Japan Outlery and Plated Ware. such as tors, Tea Setts, Mugs, Spoons Forks. &c . with Coal Oil, and Lamp Goods. Do not failto give Mr. F. a call and our word tor it, you will there receive entire satisfac- tion. a THE ONY Dorr arn Jewetry Store of Mr Price. No. 438 Pennsylvania avenue, been fresbly stocked with a large of the popular hog- wood sets, long silver-plated cups, spoons, forks, &c. ing could be more appropriate for a present to alady than one of the beantiful bog- wood setsto be hadso cheaply here. We would also call attention to anew style sleeve button that bas just been received, which is very popular in New York and Phiiadelphia at present. Notwithstanding the low. pricea, there ts @ finish about the goods sold here not surpassed by bigher-priced articles of the same class, ——_.—__—_. YOU KNOW NOT WHAT Is cnea) to F c’s Gents’ Furnishing House, No. 494 Seventh street, near Odd Fello Hall Headquarters for Scarfs, Ties, (Zloyes, and Handkerchiefs, for Holiday presents. 5 until yon go eee Opton HALL CLoruing Rooms! Odeon Hall Clothing Roums! Take advantage of the tem- porary reduction of prices in our very large and well selected stock of very fine and dium clothing which we now offer at greatly reduced prices. Also, now selling 2 good Me- Tino Shirts and Drawers, at 64 centa Opgon Hatt CLoTHING Room, 5 No. 446 Pennsylvania avenue, corner a. }rng-sTiTCHED Boots made to order, anda good fit warranted for $10: pegged boots, $+: custom-made store boots, $6.50; kip boots, for $3.50 to $5; at Heilbrun & | Brother's, 506 Seventh street, one door south of Odd Fel- lows’ Hall. 20 a For CHILBLArNs and Frosted Feet, White's Embrocation is a specific. Price #1 per bottle. For sale at 424 Pennsylvania avenue, between 4gand 6th streets. A SUREPILE Curg.—Dr. Gilbert’s Pile in- strument positively cures the worst cases of iles. Sent by mail on receiptof $4. Circu- are free. Sold by druggists. Agents wanted everywhere. Address J. B. Romaine. Mana- ger, No. 575 Broadway, New York. K —e Corns, Bunions, Bad Naiis, Enlarged Joints, Warts, Moles, Vaseular Excresences, &c.. successfully treated by Dr. White, Surgeon Obiropodist, 424 Penn. av.. between 44 and 6th streets. Office hours from § a m. wip. m, and 6 to 8 p. —————— Notice. —The Simpson House for sale, cor- ner of 10th street and Pennsylvania avenue, St a great bargain; with a five years lease and cheap rents. 6. PENNIES can be had in auy quantities at the Star office counter MARRIED, EDMONSTON—HILLIABD. At the Oharch of Ascension, Dec 11, 1866, by the Rey. B. W. Lo tan. all Cane nto ris. Beltisno a i. . ards. ti ieee ae sitet AY NOB. On Thureda: 26th inet. by Bev JC. Smith, Mr. LEOPOLD 4. t HAVARD to Mrs. SUSA'N BILENOE, both of J oe a BA G. a BOBERTSON—YOKEM. On the 2th instant by the Rev. Wm. Krebs. DANIBL ROBE = MARGABE YOKEM, of Hi ROBERTSON are. - . Om the 2ist instant, WILLIAM H the 45th veer ot: bis age, formerly of ree county, Md. His faneral will take place at his residence, near Burnt Mille, mop pe county, Md.,on Sunda; instant, at 100’clook a. m. ER Ofdt ria, on the 2ist ins: JAORBON, youngest sono stant, J. and Luey B. Collier, aged eight months and twenty da: ‘The friends ani relatives of the famil: — to ntteng the Mneral, ber! the Tealdence of 8 parents, No. reet. on to-m, (Shay the 2a instant, at 30'clock p.m." BRYAN. At 2% this morning, 22d i t., D, . TRL BRYAN, Bed. Sc ag eemneianaeel fue faneral wil! peer Weslo fhe Tesidence ol ie D- » Jade yite, o .m., to-morrow, (Sunday,) 284 Inst.” 82° lock Pm. TBIAY. (On the 22d inst., at 10 o'clock a, m.. sfter a few bours’ illness, Mrs. RITA TRIAY, in the ‘6th year of her age. Her relatives Aud friends are respectfully in xited to attend the funeral, from her late rest- dence. No. 555 8th street, Navy Yard, at ten o clock Monday Plas { daitiwore and New York papers please copy }* SENGSTACK. On the 2ist instant, WILLIAM 8.. iufant on of O. A, and Mary J. Sengstack, 8. {Baltimore Sun please copy.J Tre MUBE OF THOSE BEAUTIFUL $300 PIANOS, Beceived thisday, Qall and see thom. JOHN ¥. BLLIS, de 22-4 306 Penn. ave., near 10th st. Lt — EP 4 Se POLITAN M een TENT STEAM BAKEBY, B47 Cat., between 45 and 6ch streets, HAVENNERB’S FAMILY BREAD Hasnoe nal in the market #amilies and Gro- cers supplied. Bre in- de 20-2” THO. HAVENNBR. BOOTS AND SHOBS. NEW STORE. . undersigned begs leave to inform his friends gabe he generals 319 juelhas opened the BE. i Oda 'd . mn han Stal assortment of Ladies’ and Gentlemen's, Misses and Children’s BOOTS AND SHOES. Reme! 502 7th street, unier onreenes te. “4 Bew Oheap re, for- EY, GEORGE B. WILSON. Orrer WALL quosEine ee tock of FUBNISHING GOODS oo ae eee eater thews at jess thamoue half the usas} ‘prices. Formerly. Now. Under Bhirts and Drawers... 34 ial eotting at 2 Rete ancien aime ike. we ser hare ay te fate ie 4018-5) Alatel, Chron. & Gon Uuton AMUSEMENTS. NATIONAL THEATRE. Pennsylvania avenue, near Willards’ Hote! Twelfth nfgbt of the agement of MB. JAFFERSOS, Who will anpes: THIS (Saturday) EVENING. DRC. 22,1 . For the sixth time in Bion Beactosnlt's drama, RIP VaN WINKLE: OR, THE SLEEP OF TWENTY TEARS. Founded on Washington Irving's beautiful story, received each evening with the mtmost entha- siasm, E CHBISTMAS AFTFRNOON. BAND HOLIDAY MATINEE CBA MARETZEK'S GRAND ITALIAN OPEBA TROUPE Wil oppose carly in January, 1857. WALL'S NEW OPERA HOUSE. BERRY & WALL.................. PROPBIETOBS, H. B. PHILLIPS. STAGE MANAGER. _SATUBDAY RVENING, December 22, 1866, t ce of Mat AP Penta RS. D. P. BOWERS ND ME. J.C. McCOLLOM, When will be presented the beautifal Domestic Drame of MADELAINE, And Shake) KATHARINE ABD PETRUCHIO, Comprising in the Cast. Mra. Emily Jorda JG. McColiom, Mr. 0. Hale, Mra Varras, Grattan, Cy Private Box Circle. 75 cen’ 8 OF ADMISSION. ; Orchestra Beats, $1; Dress motte, — Family Cir- Jirele penta. evening, Mr. F-S. CHANFRAU. METZEROTT HALL, OHRISTMAS NIGHT, (DECEMBER 25,) HANDEL'S GBANP OBATORIO OF THE MESSIAH, BY THE PHILHARMONIC SOOLETY, Under the direction of Da. J. P, CAULFIELD. SOLO PARTS By ABTSUR MATTHISON, First Tenor of Trinity Church, N. ¥. AND Me. JOSEPH HEBMANNS, the Great Basso. TICKETS $1; forsale Secured Sea’ The sale of zerott s sto at the Music Stores. xtra. c to commence at Met- riday morning uext. de 2l-t4_ ‘KEAT ATTRAOTION AT THE eee ATTRA Oe Mi MARONIC FAIR Now being held at the MAMMOTH FAIL BUILD- ING, cormer of Seventh st. and Penn. avenue. MONDAY EVENING, December 24, 1566, GRAND OPENING NIGHT OF KEYNOLDS’ CAMPBELL MINSTRELS, BUBLESQUE OPERA TROUPE, AND FULL BRASS BAND. THE PIONKEK TROUPE O¢- AMERICA This evening has been set apart by the manage ent as & . GRAND OOMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT to the MASONIO F KATERNITY of WASHINGTON. “The Campbells’? will give but three of their cha:te and fashionable Parlor Entertainmenta io this city, as they are now their anoual tour South, en reute to Californ This Company is composed of the fine-t taleny, Vocal, Instrumental, and Comic, in the profession. . BKsOH A STAB WITHIN HIMSELF. The Management take pleasure in stating that while their entertaininents contain all of the ele- ments of NOVELTY sai HUMOR, yet nothing willbe introduced on oar stage calculated to of fend the most fastidions. = Second and Third Entertainments at MASONIO HALL, corner Ninth an! D strests,on TUR~DAY and WEDNESDAY evevings h amd 2ith inst. For particulars see small bills of the day de29 4t ODD FELLOWS’ HALL. THE OBICINAL BOHEMIAN TROUPE OF GLASS BLOW EBS, - THIS (Thursday) EVENING, a apes 1 case of work will be given to the author of the best Cooun drum. subject: The Glass Steam Engine, The Wonder ot Modern Times, the Glass Steam- Engine,Fairy Queen greatest curiosity of the ave— anderix feet high ich, ff of from. wor'a be is composed of £0 00 pieces of gest specimen in the world. ense attractions for SATUBDAY atl p.m. Every olitii will teceive a Christmas Gift . Doors open at7_ o'clock. Company at Work,7'. Presents Given, 5%. Tickets, 39 cents. Ohiliren, 25 cepte. do 17-6t* FrANCY DRESSES AND COSTUMES For Tableanx and Private Parties Apply to M NK BEA. de 19 6t* 447 Lith street. p2ors. J. W. &H. P. KBEIS’ DANOING ACADEMY, Pennsylvania avenue, bet. 6th and 7th sts.. Opposite Metropolitan Hotel. Our Academy is now open for the recsptien of Pupils. A select class is now forming on Wed- nesday afternoon from 4 to ‘clock, for these who cannot attend our jarciasses. Circulars can be had at J. F. Ellis’ and W.G. Metzerott & Co.'s Music Stores. ‘all can be rented for Soirees, &o. Days and Howrs of Tuition : For Ladies, Misses and Masters, Tacsday and ‘Fharetey afternoons, from 3 to 5 o'clock. mi en's Classes, Tuosday and Thursday eve- nings, from 8 to 10 e'clock. For further information, spply during the hours of tuition, or address note to the Academy. Quarter commencing with the first lesson. se 10 M ABINI’S FASHIONABLE DANCING AOADE MABINI’S ASS! » between 9th and 1éth streets, This academy is now open fer the recep tion of pupils. Days and hours ef taition for young ladies misses and masters. Tuesdays, Thursdays aud Sat- urdays, from 3 to5 p. m. ntlemen’s classes from 8 to 10, same evenings. Private instruction given to suit the con- jence of th ve be 25 SS ee BALLS, PARTIES, &e. ([PHIBD GRAND BALL oF THE FRIENDSHIP CLUB No.1, ven at ‘BOF. KREIS’ ACADEMY, Pennerivenis avenu, tween 6th and 7th ets., OS MONDAY ENING, DEC. 21. 1896. By order of the Oommittee. 21-2t" OME ONE, COME ALL, T0 THE THIRI COME ONE, COMEND Ban, THE THIRD OF THE OAPITOL HiLL soorAL, AT T! WASHINGTON GiTY GARDENS, on New York avenue and First stroet, 0 ickets, 5 wiite 90 Cents, admitting a Gentleman and By order of the Committee. * M. Lavender, J. Sheena, William F, Roche. THE FENIAN BROTHERHOOD Of the District of Columbia, The Committee pledge themselves to spare no pai in making this the Grand Ball of the Season. r de 21-3 QECOND ANNUAL BALL we oF THE UNITED O1ROLES aA will take place in WEDNESDAY EVENING. Dec. 26,1566, On ODD FELLOWS BALES fit atiton® Tickets, admitting Gentieman and Ladies, $1. UT FOR THE Looker ND ANNUAL BALL OF THK YMEN BOOKBINDEBS’ JOURRE eee BS To take place at ODD LLOWS’ HALL, on MONDAY, yanuery 7th, 1807. Particulars in fnture ad vertisem ys By order of the Committee. de 15-tt . BOARDING. re, LEGANTLY FURNISHED suits or singly, with or without H street, between 27th and ir Bs. 3 i jenera! ht, Ps General: General Nomis 5 ‘a! fer, ‘4.8. Bev. Mr. Keelin, SP anton of rinity rch; Bev, other Medial: St. Matthew’s Church. SINGLE and their wi ROO! 7501 [NTLEM OR GENT uaN be . furnished or unfur. od, with and oalaweber at” Board gas: bath, hot jo, 210 Bridge street, Georgetown no 3-im' ROABD at No. 464 ‘treet,e few Rorth of the evenue, 28, ConenzssiouaL DIRECTORY, OFFICIAL EDITION, JUST PUBLISHED. PHILP & SOLOMONS, 332 Penusylvants avenue. KA from £0 cent: 6 WS REME DK ATES trom G19 %0 830, atthe Skate Depot. . + POULTNEY & TRIMBLE, No. 200 West Baitimore street, de 13-Im re Ss" DEPoT. of ali kings, LADINS’ SKATES from $1.59 to 15. POULTNEY & TRIMBLE: No, 200 West Baiti nore street, Bim ems Baitimers, M4.” | WANTS, FOR SALE AND RENT. _ AUCTION SALES. W ANTED—A rst clase COOK wanted; on> who FS BENT, A DRIOK ROUSE, of ein |For othe- Auction Bales see fourth page.| b e ic aqa- | i fas water, on th room 2 —$———$—$——_—_— $$ —— ES frenS SU Deane a | eee tome Coruer 4% aud F streets, THis AFTERNOON AND TO-MORROW ton, ».0. V / ANTED—A BITUATION as Olerk io atiro- cory stere by ay ung maujwell scquainted with the business. Keat -f references riven, Cail at (eV Y MENT OFFIOB, 455% 7th st. BY 24mzs 0. mecuine .. Apply on pi L, or 203 14th st., before 10 or after 4 p.m. azz 3" T to Cook for tamily. To * competent persoa, who urexceptioual references, liberal wages will NING, at 10 o'clk, ND 3 z ‘elk: also. x ivep. Apply immediately at 473 K st . south “and RVENING at To cock be te, ite rre . jad tween 4th and Sth stree we remaining stock of fine P| a Gold-linea Services ‘ave oak bottle Breakfast and Dinner VW ANTED_Now and Osst-o7 OLOTHING, old GOLD ana SiLV 8h. or any ether artic = ited Dinner and Tea F. and Spooes Carvers aud Forks. and Di y= ‘ee Knives Gongs on exhibition and for private sale during Four, five sod sit the eld establishe1 chant Castors eStore ote. FULTON &0U., 30291b st., i Gare Recrtrore “y of PE ee Oske Baskets “Sole Agent for SINGER'S SEWING MAOBINE, | £\ small Grocery Stor 2 ly Alto, onelarge hOUM Taguiceat No. 30 N and 7th streets. POR SALE, ANTED TO SELL—A BARBEB SHOP, doing @ good busixess Beason for selling, ae WwW guantity of Go jood Plated | the day. Proprietor going West. Apply at Continentr! Res- w Tootreicen te ret) teurant, u04,cornerithend Late, deilst™ | a W PU LTON & OF 8 Peete ee ony Sore 5.0. Mc@UIRE # 00., Aucts. /Afcigotaarefadr2e altar ae Wasionanat | "Scie Abate Sect bette a ar gana cea Li a) m ployment le | or we ec! eo, asks 7th etrect’ Bituations Bow open for | denise’ mas BBX 248. ©. Mc@UIRE & 00., Auctionsers cooks, chambermaids, &., &c. de 21-2t* — FS SALB—A RARE CHANUE—A firet cl KESTAUBANT dotng a cood business wit! Be Pin AL iteched,and BAGATELL TABLE, all in good cenilitioa, and Leense a onall for one year. Will be sold at a barca’ at isfaotory reasons given for selliag. sg ge je 21-6" WA4NSZED-A TIDY COLORED GI cook, wash, aod frou, and assist in Lobe a family. None but those whe can A MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF ALa- BASTER STATURTTES, VASES, OARD RB- CEIVERS and many other Beauiifai Ornaments owed from the most celebrated Studios in jorernce On THUBSDAY MORNING, Dec ing at o'clock im the morming. and gontinning e bh morning and dispored of, we shall sell, at our Rooms, the entire collection of Alabaster Statucttes, &., » to amall ve references need apply. Apply a: No. 326 Fiotat vmerthonst corner oft. Py“ geatcot= W on W el ner of 1ith and F streets, Island. Fee BENT—Two very desirable Ki nished or unfurnished, with or wit! No. 6 Missouri avenue. ANTED—A first-class BSRAMSRIBSS, ina poy family. Prefer ome who can operate heeler & Wilson Mechine. A Pe immedi Mrs. WALTER G. BERBY'S-No. 463 & - A. being tbe importat: of D. Oristofny. This col- Bg - 3 , between 6th and 6th. a \WO LABGE AND NICELY FURNISHED | lection comp’ | ygemael Art beautifal im ANTED —Active, enery atic AGENTS have KOOMS to rent. Inquire at Ne. 475 isth desig and fish of medium size, well adapted for an opportunity to make $5 to 318 a day fora . the Parler er Bond.ir few days and ne investment of capital required OB RENT—A BRI Terme cash J ©. McGUIBE & 00.. Apply at the oilige of D L. WELLS & Oo., North- EK large stable and c Ge 19-4 (Intell Aurtionsers. Saterday ond Monday ee mons § sta. north. ‘OV ALUABLE SANDBANKS FOR SALK.” 7 ANTED—A “ ; V WOMAN, to cook irou. Apply at No. 413 10th street, Gand B streets. ae2 WwW ANTED—By a young woman who understands ro BENT —A suite of unfurnished RUOMS jor housekeeping, at 485 izth. between EB and F. Location central ard desi A party with: cut boys preferred. Povwsession given immedt PORTANT TO CONTRACTORS HIGHLY IMPORTANT To CONTRACTO On MONDAY, 24th instant. at 3 o'clock. on Smith's Farm, near 7th street Park, we will offer ipet pasiness well.8 Cook's SITUATLO ta | stely. Rent @30per month. d0.31-8" | Soreals, $e the bigheet Seater, One nate we pone Sbrivatefamily, Ste hes first-class recommenda- | F.Ge KENT On or before * t. th Ens. Fledos Sddrem 6 note ve Box whe Aes Fehon baick NousEe ecetsiniag tecsont, | Sovmestehe mots keawn an'the Premives when — wth bath room and modern improvements, cen when the property is offered for sale. B in the Mest and Pro- WANTED-a PARTN trally located and in an exesilent neighborhood. de 21-2 K. WALSH 4 00, sion Buriness. Address W., Star office. BB « OV... ce 19-lw de 21-6t* 44°, Tth street. betweea Daud EB. — = — WANTED A YOUNG LADY of pleasing af. | FQOOMS FOR RENT—Four dosi.able FRONT PERSONAL, dress at the new SAMPING ROOMS 439 BOOMB on second of third floors, either fur- 9th street, »site Patent Uffice, to act wished or unfurnished. Bent :easonable. A few Ts" 13 TO GIVE NOTICE THAT I WILL Pa) Do debts contracted by @Ny Other person tn Thy Dame, except those contracted by = Eyer ally LOUIS Bal deri st" No. 471 9th st, between D and B i ASTBOLOGY. A + B. MAURICE. woman. Good wages to ons that will sul wented @ good hand to embroider initial Selb t Ww genteel BOARDERS can be accommodated. Ap- ply at No. 367 Penusyivania suites: "Ye Na Hotel je 21 2t* OB SALE—A FARM OF KIGHT ACKES from the city limits, near Benaing site Douglas’ green house. Impro ASNTED_100 LADIES mammediately ‘to em- broider Vokes, Bands, Wrapper Yokos, Flan- nel Skirts. Slippers, and Initisis. To good bands who bring sample of work, good wages im o & Frame House, Kitchen, Stab'e. GLEAT AND BEAL ASTROLOGER stand employ ment given, Gail at the new Stain p Slanghter house, good Qrehard. and well watered ane ing Roem. 439 9th street, opposite Paten' ce ITO eal Ketate Bro! ter o . r . STAMPING reduced to FIVE centa per width, | 7th ami F =treets, opposite Post Office” doi se Ri Ayreon efits: pe ree nade va eg Go lt tf. Sa 20k RENT—A_ oughly farnished HORSE Re coy Sinha ing a Ee LeU ANTED—10.000 LADIES to know that at t corner of 21st @ streets, containing ten | W8S Dever known to fail. The hand of the New Stamping Booms, 439 9th «treet, op- site Patent Uifice. they can find the best selected rtm: of Patterus ever offered here for Aprons. Joseys. Waists, Yokes, Slippers. Pincushions. and Ini. for Pillow Cases, Ottomans, in short, every variety jaily issaed. e havea & Practical Stamper, aad Booms, Bath, W merked out the path of each todividual, and the planets are hourly pointing out the destiny of man Kind. Prof. Maurice hase profound knowledge of the rules of the science of the stars, and can best the world in the above science in regard to telliog all that relates to the happiness or misery of one's whole life; and with several secrets that no living and Gas, Price, $125 per month if taken longer term than three movths. FITCH & FOX. Real Bstate Brokers cose 2 7th and F streets, opposite Post Om je 21-St. ENT-A ub DWELLING HOUSE. containt 9 rooms, good cellar. gas and water: together with PER MONTH FOR J D BRICK French Machine have redoced the price to a +mal! jot of Forni.ure and Kitchen Utensils. for | mortal ever knew before He will bring secoess Ore“FIVE OENTS PER WIDTH. wae tenet cid bs Wednesday mornine. the 2th. | ovt of atinost ang undertaking. We make and stamp ny pattern brought us, Pegg, Heendr iby suction. Apply ad O38 Call at No. 470 12th atrect. between F and @ Braid<, Silk and Working Ootton very low Ge 18tf Streets, near F. Ladies (0 ents to $i, Gentiemen $1. MAS CURTIS IRVING, Clarrroya ANE Medrum, will give lite readings, & Past, Present aud Future at ber office, 420 rt, side of Penn's avenne, between 4%, and 6th streets “OB SALE AND RENT bumber of trick and Frame HOUSE3 for sale and rent in thous parts of the city. at all prices, and to sutt any purchaser Furriehed Honse, 15 Booms, Gas and Water, well located, for $125 per month enly Some excellent Building Lots and whole squares Hours from 9a.m til9p m de xi #t* ANTED—A HO! 09 Rooms and Hall, in good repair, within three fourthe of mile of the ‘Post OMe and north of Pa, avenue, nt not to ex: $50 per month, pel ° HENRY B SEARLE, Architect, cor. 7th and F sts. 1 6 Office hours from 9 to 2 a. m. and 6 to 9 p. m. da st ch 7 jor sale on easy term. COLDWELL & 00., ie 30 Tm ANTED—TEAMS to haul woed in thecoun- | dez2t* =» #93 Seventh street: D* to¥Le mani a re ae a miles trom the etty. apply tne tuetargnet hotel Ofice Hou 0 Stoép.m. deo tf ANTEr —~ S8U0ND and confectionery in town. he stock consists in = : a 7 < W {ives MinkOMS CARPETS, BEDS Ee t of twenty-one cows, two milk wagons. thres LFPE Baw oO Stameree DING and HOUBEF URNISHING GOODS of every 439 9th street, Otice 18 Ghd pans sufficient for the jones . description B BUOHLY, 406 7th street mh ng and One Handred Acres se reduced prices,on the very best pee Se | es Ua POS ial Bat onoen, | "Mutt goH,Yokee, coady stamped. ce a ae eae = corner of 7th and F streets, Chemise = “ . ~"e HOLIDAY GOODs. de 21-3t opposite Post Office Bither for vratd or embroidery, our patie: Bs are - ——- _ = = f USEISEED BOOMS to rent, 469 Dstree Of the very (aia: 2¢kigns, selested with care in Fos: FUBS!! FURS!!! tween 2d and 34, convenient to Ospitol New York. and being in receipt ot tuem weekly, me Street cars run before the doo We are able daily to issue new p .terns eo St" 88 well FANCY GOODS. CHBISTMAS PRESENTS SELBY & YATES, 45 MARKET SPACE UNDEB AVENUE HOUSE, Have now open a large line of [ SEXISEED Boom, on sur FOB RENT—In a pleasant an the city. Terms moderate, A) cbusetts avenue, between Sth F BNT—Two urfuroished ROOMS, suite- ble for housekeep ns. situated on the first floor. Apply at 573 Street, between 6th aud 7th ats. de 20-3t* as make and stamp ery pattern ) ought 1 4 Working Cotton at reduced prices. Joy D OLABK, ATTORNEY AND CoeN- SELLOR AT LAW AND NOTARY P No. 526 12th street west, tly Y 00 BAVE BEEN IMPRUDENT, but ovither Buchu nor Samaritan hombuge © will mak the trip.’ See Dr. DARBY, on 7th street, oppo site Odd Fellows’ Hall, and be cured kand Fe BENT—Two Faratshed BOOMS on the oJ DBEESS FUBS8 first floor, sultabie tor housekeeping; $16 a | Dermanently. ann month el ASS ES ULLDING, with bree FANCY G@OODs, ‘ply at 296 lth wbet. Nand O- aa0 ate FOR SALE AND RENT. suitable for Christmas and New Year presents for OR BENT—To a tamil ituoat children a “ Ladies and Children. ous The stock is iarge, well taining 5 partly FUBNISHED ‘OB RENT—PABLOR and BED-B: . supplied it 4 p with fas and wi yard front able for'wo, Board if regaired 28 selected, and the prices guaranteed. apply at 46 a'sirest. moar Ista. month, Apply st 20 New York avenue, between ®7 Untilfarther notice the Store will be open Until 9s p. m. de 31 St ‘OB BENT—The STOREBOOM corner of Pa. svenue and 2th street west, in the Star Ottice Building, formerly occupied by W. @. Metrerott music store, and recently as the office of the F° SALE.—Being obliged to leave the city on ether business, will sell » small but select Sssortment of Ladies and Gent's FURNISHING wore. in a decirable situation. Toquire = 5p ‘st. -ér* HINA TS Ber Once Te S007 000.5. BARRE, Fo ENT—At 916.00 and §20eech,two new i: ; x , two & OB BENT—A large two-story BRIOK HOUBE. two-story HOUBES on Government Printing ow Sone e acoutalning ei hereon mith « large garden wih pee One has five rooms, the other six, attached, situat on t. ween ary- “ a Suerte CUTLESY, | landavenue and E street, Isiand. The house has | 015 lw Ye Tth atroct, CASTORS. &c,. (for the holidays.) been repaired throughout. Possession given im- FS SALE—T! valuable of PBOP Housekeepers and Bestaurants suprlied at low mediately. Apply to Mrs. B. ST. CLAIR, No TY. corner of New York nae end Thir- Bilces A lars ee) Tor 5, uAMEs. 423 7th stree. north. de 2)-6t' emer tpatane Ep by on MJ . . ’ OB SALE—A desirable LOT on the corner of | i mI one three rick OL, for storekeepers, cor. 7th and F sts.. opp. Building, fronting on New York e, and P.O. “(dez-ot'] H.BAYLEY £00. Bim ate Tatrecta north taining fourtecn rome. with all Sn ae eee SOU. pear Geu. Grant a) cos, 26 feet front 100 feet deep. Gas and water Fipes running along the front. W1ll be sold at eS cents per foot. Inquire of JOHN OMEABA. 556 Penn's venue. de 20-5t $10,000 roivesr $10.000 IN GOOD REAL ESTATE J ArsB IN SUMS FOB BENT—SMOH& BUOM on 7th street west, 6 ments, and in perfect order; an: Brick Building fronting on T! Fee above property will be sold entire or separ e 5 ately. property will FITOH FOX. Brokers, Seventh streets, Opposite Pest Office. Pastor BASE BALL FIELD. A NEW GAME FOR THE PARLOR. Corner of F de 15-dtf OR BENT—Two Parnished ROOMS, at Ho. ‘467 13th strest, between Kant Pe ct RG This new and interesting divertisement, i!!ns- trating all the points of the national game of Base near N strevt, 17 fect by $5. Also. HOUSE, FOE BENT The iste RESIDENCE of B @. eon ° 4 Fant, 42% D street, contai: i rooms, with Ball, is now on exhibition and aale at China Hall, | Smiter gale several sul bocese. sory sek | all thee y gments. "Appiy to ULiF- ays modern impr TON RELLEN 274 Fat. FS BENT—One BOOM on M8,01 Jot on 20th street, near 341 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite Metropolitan on K and L street, near Hotel. ‘sirable mpeg = venue. Seve ral lo’ Firet Ward Mar ist floor-and three Stinemetz's Hi et, together w.th a large nom. 3d floor, over et and T. PURSELL & 80n, me Sips Prempe en uae snroarnons Ke city. | Fur Store, 234 Penn's svenu moder- de 21-3t Agent for thie city. will be sold low OPITOHELS @ 80N, aE ae hd t the ( 1 Bstate Brekers, southeast co-ner Pa. ave. | §)OR BENT—Two large and one small communi- ed the HIGHEST PREMIUM at © air | [OR SALE—The FIXT Goud WiLG, at aw where they have been exhibited. Forssle F HO ‘and WAGON ‘a Meat and Provi- iN T— «and small aud an DAVIS & GAITHER 8, sion Btore, deing a good . usiness, Address C, Star shed HOUSES and APARTMENT Sasuit- 20 Market Space. office, de 19 lw swekecping. — <3 STena e — — <a sn re Fo THE BOLIDAY®. Fors cage g taper aces oe pa ee S85 7th 13. oc 16-Sm* Fixtures ‘and’ email Btock forsale ch FOE BENT—The STORES on Louisiane a c- EAL LACE COLLAR: . HANDKERO ner Bue, between Sth and loth streets, No. §2. 54, iy the sel fey rey ay onicoenentn ~6 ‘under Brady's Gymuasium. They will be CLUNY AND OAMBRIO SeTs, s ‘ented together or separately. For terms ingair- BEAL LAOE. FAN’ FOB SALE-A HALF INTEREST ins Grocery orOLAGkT 3 & SWRENT oN Market 8) EBFUMERY, Wine and Liquor Store, located in the heart of | Siconsanne . de10 dit And all kinds of the olty and doing a good ‘wusinens. Apply to C. | SSCSS 00 eee 220 108 eae fe 0 bo alebahiabeelalend FR ENUINE JOUVIN’S KID G OB SALE—Oniy a tn toothiy Ipetaitincate af aes cae CoTTAGE HOUSE, contal LOVES.in white, black and colored, at @2 ‘ ares 21 -3t D. cont side alley, front and back er 4 AVIS 's GATTHER'S. ‘HE UNDERSIGNED HAS A LARGE COL- | jection of CONFECTIONEBY and FANCY ARTICLES sottable for Obristmas Presents, for INCEMEAT. 553 lth street, Island, between Maryland . IM iiiker's Uneivalted MINOEMBAT. and Batrecis "1 80t: between Mote scone pepe Oe Harrison CRAB OIDEB. de 18-2w* 45S) 7th street. near E. No. 50 Bich street, near B. - Just ioe ans Slyan 8 BRO SOR SALE oO BEST, Hous situated ee _de 17-68" Geor, wo, D.C $45 Pennsylvania aven ath C street, No. 259, between 4 a BEAT BARGAINS IN DBY @00Ds aT ; Island. ire of Justice BOSWELL, No. de 21-8t Opposite ign ee G MILLERS CHEAP’ Ske, . 101 Bridge street, Georgetown, D. ©. the seasou ts advanced, we are now selling press Cisne: Wepiine Wortee, Pheer ete 5 opiine 5 '. Betatne. king Cloths, Shaws, Biackets. Tian: (OR iT—A four-story BRICK HOUSE, FF i nd gard m the corner of 13th aD HAMS Also. few ol KED BEBF. BEEF NaC Lear LARD. dust recelved'en BS meres, netts, &c., at greatly ,B, BRYAN & BRO reduced ‘ ‘also rece! 345 Penpaylvania avenu and commodious BOOMS | stock of Demes an. parekeeed ‘ince, the decile de 21-3t Opposite Metropolitan Hotel. A Rey pe whlch w: are selling very cheap. Good 4 4 bleach Fo CHBISTMas AND NEW YEARS Day t a avenue, between Zist and | from Ic tei) vente Prine ioe ae ee JUST BECEIVED— Sata STORE FOR SALE ee PR ‘or iG STORE ALE —A DRUG STORE | gains. use ew elnsreg Saat Garten Pickles Dor Sp yearectentiog: with Bete ert | Sus toie NIAMIN MILLER hell Barks, Rosita ‘ainute. Citron new stock, corner store food location, and teat of | = = Beales Master Li STABB 2 Go., 450% 7th etrect, Mocm No-1, “| ()VBBO0ATS | Oakes, Sweet Cider, &c., &c T bave alo on hand a large and well-selected as- BR RENT 0: ASE — Th: e Gentlemen now sortment of fine and medium quality OWHITE HOUSE or LLV OL E. welawite “ tn want of fine OVER WINES AND LIQUOBS, iy ood which will be sold at low prices COATS to examine our large assortment of Brown CHINCHILLA OVEBSAOKS, PPOSSUM NOBE FISHERIES, seer, Riner or both of them ‘will be sons i rT y line t- | leased for one or more years, and if not Grey OHINCE, OVERSACKS thilp rauested to octsies = yetook, mmnmeed of by er before the 10th of January. 1857, the priv- Blue CHINOB A OVERSAOK: Tour Per soege. | Hest eam ee cai yovitinr cos, erceee | buch cuasoumeca Ctaesaach. de 20-8tit cornet ndor Masonic tail. | store ofdas. ©. McGuire & Go, Wood may uch | Brown WHITNEY BEAVER OV EESACKS, reasonable rate on either estate. \y to Grey WHITNEY BEAVER OVERBSAOKS, LOST AND FOUN MS tment gece Bag = +] English MELTON OVERSACKS ecu! a 8-3tawtJan 1) » TICK On w = the erat FoRseer, Ta Beets ii letated Gn Les ares AVER ULOTE OVEDSAUES. F crete, s | adioining the VSaardicuse Iding &c &e. i vitae ‘lee ou Prospect Hitt th of 170 feet, | Made and Onished equal te custom work, which ry. The owner may come saa ove ‘we are selling st the LOWEST PRICES, property, pay expense, and have again WALL, STEPHENS & 00., Call at 420 By street. 322 Penn's avenue, de 22-3t* . JOHN GEORGE STOOK. - Ge17-6t (Int) between 9th and 10th streets for iast three years —— rr ) hiine Gaines, con | (> WEITER (hare, ERY AND (08 Cumam Improvements, dwelling MANUPACTUBY No. 386 6th street, stable, servant's houses, The 2 s motel 5 437 B street, Wash ty, eon- person, between 3 and 7 ». oc 16- eat See een Bac aaa “cet” ‘Hyattavitte, Prince @eorse’s Oo ma. [DIAHO— One full-size Onickering Grona Placo, Pacer na a ee the Sarerooms fy METZEROTT & de7 Bole beh Bi te . . e'SELBrs, Prag rd iting ‘