Evening Star Newspaper, December 24, 1866, Page 1

“THE EVENING STAR 38 PUBLISHED DAILY, (RXONPT SURDAY,) AT THE STAR BUILDINGS Seuhwest covmer of Ponn’e avenue and 1112 street ar W. D. WALLAOH: Ge The STAR 1 served by the carriers to their subecribers im the Oity and Distric at Tam CEPTS FER WEEK. Copies at the counter, with or without wrappers, Two Cents each. Pics rom MarLine:—Three months, One Boker and Fifty Cents; six months, Thres Dol- jars; ene year, Five Dollars. No papers are seat from the office longer than paid for. The WEEKLY STAR—pubiished on Friday morning—One Deller end a Half « Year. ~ HOLIDAY GOODS. Ss, XXVIII. Evening HOLIDAY GOODS, HOLIDAY GOODS. TTENTIONRN. KRISS KRINKLE’S BEADQUARTEBS. TWO THOUSAND POUND AND FBUFT OAKES desirous of informiog my customers and the ic that I have just received a large Rast Doniestic Confectionery. ite. bich lam prepared tasetl at es. Having procured at great rkmen and finest material, it is my intention to stand before the gabltc n- ed in the Confectionery business. Ice Cream 1 to any portion < tbe _ de 17 8t 279 Pennsylvania avenue. NROMETHING NEW. J have just received several new styles of Black Waluut Caned BUSTIO FRAMES. made to my order sizes, from 4x6 to i8xu4_ These are really Also. a fall stock of PICTURE CORDS ena TASSELS. PORC S NAILS BRINGS, &, Raia Wircore, sean Fees Sins wit it lowers; @ suitable Presen' re — ROTHROOK, Stal Oprosite Patent Oftice, 7th street. Horipar @IFTs! [If yeu with to give your friend# @ usefal and valusble Christmas Gift, call and exemine the gepuine FRENCH CORSETS Imported by Mre. STERN. Patiefy yourrelf by coming immediately to Mrs. STEEN'S Hoop Skirt Factory and Corset Depot 512 7th street, bet. D and E ate. de 1h tJani_ W AX DOLLS, SLEEPING DOLLS, CHINA DOLLS, BEAUTIFEL TOYS. COMIO TO¥S, FUNNY TOYs. Cbamber Sets, Parlor Sets, Tea Seta, Gloves, Dress Cape, Bibbons, etc.; Notions ef every description, at W&M. P SHEDD’S, 11th street, de 17-70" seven doors above Pena avenue. /- Beant GOODS CHEAP asi P ii 4 FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Punch Bowls and Punch Glasses, Dinner Sats. Cea sete, Smoking Sets. Tobacco Boxes. &c., nd a variety of otber ba: me Oy OO WEBB & BEV BRIDGE, ée 19 6 Odd Fetlews’ Ball, street. Beattie. BOUAUETS. FLOWER Bas KETS. BANGING BASKETS, OMBISTMAS TBEES && .at JOHN SAUL'S, 446 ‘th street, opposite US. Patent Office ai at : PERSONAL. — BS. L. SMITH, TEST CL. Vi M Buriners and Magnetuzing Healing Media site days todescribe dead cr living; Test Circles. od eoclock p.m. 367 T. YOUNG has removed his office $74 me ey ny to his residence, or! ave., during the de 15 Im* ;BANK M STRINGFIELD, F NSTABLE AND COLLECTOR. Rents, Debts and Claims ef all kinds. Basiness placed in his bands receives prompt #t- tention. References given Soogeret. Office S11 oth street, above Pa. avenue; resi- Cence 501 Latrect, between 9th and 16th. N.B—Orders by romptly attended to. de i4-im* ADIES If Is ACKNOWLEDGED THAT 4 the NEW STAMPING DEVOT, on th street, 43%. bas the best selection of Patterns ever of- fered here. an’ the proprietor has reduced the Price t) ONE HALF that has been charged here- Being a practical Stamper, no tear need Le bad of ing what will suit you. Go see him, He wilt make and stame ANY pattern. de 15 tf ‘ONFIDENTIAL —Young men who have in- { jared themselves vy nS Tain pecret hahite, which unfit them for business. pleasure, or the duties of married life: also, middle sged and old maen, who. from the follies of youth, or other Causes, feel a debility in advance of their years, rE i uuder the treatment of d ‘The Seoret Friend.” bing of importance ¥ perusing “Phe Secre }-Sent to any ad- dress, in s sealed gaveloge. {idress Dr. CHAS. A. STCAET a8 tefore [>RIDAL AND FUNEBAL WREATHS, BO B QUETS, CROSSES, ANCHORS, 8' he reserved in naturel form W FL . S18. FLOWERS. and BRAIBING. by Mrs: FRIES, late of Boston. Has removed to No. 44 11th street, betwee and H. oc 36m" ] ADIRS WHO ARE DESTROUS OF A SKILL. Lan and scce te Ph sician, shonid con. sult Dr HENBY MOBTON, 160 east Fayetts etree ee yg 5 de ir ae ob ones eee be jengaged in Washington or any o addressing es above a oe 13-Sm MES GUILD. Dealer in New and Second hand BR a by te: ‘ar 5 3 be. the caval.) Highest price paid for Second ha nd Furniture. se , e c : MON. C.F. BLACE- BREMIans. BLA LAW OFFION. BLACK, LAMON & Co. ‘aud Attorneys at-Law in the Sa Seeeee aS tatics betters the Goare of Olan, the Oourts of the a the Executive Depart- mores, 465 lath strect, ( 1y opposite Wil- Inrds’ Hotel > de 18-tf OLOTHING, &o. Soeur avvics. Rete at ‘s Oak Hall sound 0 For the present season of Fall. Botton coat Up to your throst. And see nae Roa ve warmly clad; You'll besick ia your bed Which will be execedingly bad." ‘O74 you'll stay im bed ‘With the cold in your head, And com; to be somewhat quiet, ‘Till you've had enough Of the Doetor’s stu’ And all sorts of sick folks’ diet. And always take care ly clad for the Fall, Tobe ni crsie ieee” Which are sokd af Smith's Oak Hall ITH BROB. & CO. MEEOHANT TAILORS, AND DEALERS IN GENTS’ FUBNISHING GOODS, — Le = tee ak ale a gece) tae t and finest PIRCE GUUDS ever offered in the city of Wash ington. Having secured the in the city, we are mak: st ; DOLAN, MBBOBANT TAILOR, corner E. ORR, Sos Doonerieees CELEBRATED FIRST PREMIUM FAMiLY SEWING MACHINES, Machize ia the market. "Fber wake an Klastte Sviseh that will net break ie omer ee ea PRESENTS BOLIDarYs. PRICES REDUCED. 348. 8. TOPHAM 2 CO., S7 No. 500 SEVENTH STERET,¢9 (One Door above Odd Fellows’ Hall,) Offer their very large and well-assorted stock of TRUNKS, SADDLERY, AND HARNESS, LADIES’ TRUNKS, LADIES’ MUFF SATOHELS, LADIES’ MOROCCO SATCHELE, MEN'S TRAVELING Bags, P@ORTMON NAIES, BUGGY AND PARLOR MATS, TOY TRUNKS, BOLE LEATHEB TRUNKS, RIDING WHIPS, CAEBIAGE WHIPS, CARRIAGE BOBES, TINE HORSE OOVEES, FANCY BOG OOLLARS, BEAL BUCKSKIN GLOVES, &c., &c. &c., &e., &c., dc. AT REDUCED PRICES, PREVIOUS TO TAKING ACOOUNT OF STOUK &7500 SEVENTH STREET. ¢g de 2-st 486 FINE OIL PAINTINGS. Mother's Joy, by Meyer; Cypress Swai Lanman; View’ near Oanada, rior Cathedral View, a very superior work of arts by Renour. The above. with alimited buat choice selection of ENGBAVINGS, OHROMOS, &-.. for sale at MABKRITERS. | ° 0. 46 . th street de223t* 8 doors above Oud Fellows’ Hall. BAzeains ! BARGAINS |! To BBOPHY'S new Bookstore the crowd still Presses on. To purchase OHBISTMAS PRESENTSere all are sold and gone: doore cast fi Hts Sobeantiful, so OHBAP are they, the peopie all feclare. To BRUPH Store they'll forthwith go, nor spend a cent elsewhere. Don't forget 314 F STRBET, between 10th and 11th. Toxs: TOYB!! TOYS!!! FANOY GOODS, PANCY Goopbs, ROSARIES, ROSABIES, PRAYER BOOKS, PRAYEB BOOKs, BIBLES, BIBLES. BEST STOOK IN THE OITY, ALMOST AT COST. at BROPHY’s, senst 314 F st., bet. 10th aud Nth, OLIDAY PRESENTS. He HOLIDAY PRESENTS, Just received— Bich Decorated DINNER SETS * “ag TEA BTS hed #9 TS(K-A TETE SETS TOILE’ iTS French and Englieh T Be Fancy Chinaald Bohemian BUMEAU SETS Cy Cologne Bottles, Mugs, Match Boxes Cigar Stands, Ash Smoking Sets Card Beceiv: Cy id Card Baskets Puft Boxes, Motto Uoffee- and Wine Sets Also. a large assortment of China Toys, which I am offering at greatiy redaced prices @s!| early and examine my steek, before pur- ehasing elsewhere, de2l — . I OOK OUT FOR THE HOLIDAYS a seks CHR. RUPPERT, KRISS KRINGLE HEADQUARTERS, No. 622 7TH STREET, BETWEEN D AND E, Importer of all kinds of NEW TOYS AND FANOY GOOBS, Adapted for “ CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. = BUPPERT takes great pleasure to inform his humerous customers and the public generally that he bas just received, through his agents in France snd Germany, the largest and best selected Fancy Goods, suitable for Holiday and New Year Presents, among which we enumerate in part :— DOLLS of every description, A great variety of PORT MOSS Ise WOBK STANDS, BABKETS, rasyoae a ESES, WOBKBOX ES, AND id Cases, MR GEAMOP, pos aoe. ChRAM ATS, HOBBY HORSES. state that f; ‘der to give his customers Increased advantages and facility In the examina. Soule. « leven suecennl In Te cee ee rectly over my Store, where we will ne all times rg waiting upon those who may & cal jah to avoid the usual crowd are to make their seléctions as carly do 14 tyat BEAaDY, at MY OLD STAND. RO. 12% BRIDGE STBEET, GEORGETOWN, A FULL ASSORTMENT Now oF SPLENDID HOLIDAY GooDB AND TOYB. fi jarved W. Oe Tullstock of ine BOOWS. and sil that set } = Ae) Book and Stationery trade for the do 20 4 G, OBANDALL. oo V OLIN ¥ Lin a ee Alto, every article in E PIANO AND MUSIO wit Cu F. BLLI6’, 306 vanias avenue, ("HINA TEA BE’ C “4 waetian in PLATED CASTOBS, &c., At fe peran PTR 2E i, dels bres mint Cordial, en eee an, .| | APiKe Fons. Fons, rons. AT VARIBTY, on COMRENAS ERO evan ewes At Yuoo 'S. im Georgeto’ ‘Dricea. Two MOBE OF THOSE BEAUTIFUL $300 PIANOB, Received thisday, Qall and see them. de 22-3¢ 306 P usio cap: = , ite oslo BOOKS, ac Bee de 23-2t 306 Pennsylvania svence. GRAND DISPLAY — ~“ JOSEPH SHAFFIELD'S FRENOH CONFEOTIONSRY, 246 Penna, ay., bet. J2tb and 13th streets, Of Fruit, Pound and Fancy Oakes, Fancy Boxes, ach Sugar Ts ther fine French Oontections, ign Fruits sny other beautiful Articles, suitable for Ohristmas presents. de 22-20" Foz: FURS!! FURBS'!! FANCY GOODS, OBBISTMAS PRESENTS. SELBY & YATES, 48 MARKET SPACE, UNDER AVENUE HOUSE, Bave new open a large line of DBES8B FURS AND FANCY @o0oDs, suitable for Christmas and New Year presents for Ladies and Children. The stock is iarge, well selected, and the prices guaranteed. ®7 Untilfurther notice the Store will be open until 9’. p.m. de 21 St SELBY & YATES. INE FRENOH D ENGLISH OHIN&, DINING. TRA d TUILET SETS, OTT’S (OFF = FINE VASF s. PUNCH BOWLS, PLATED WARE. CUTLERY, CASTORSE. &c.. (for the holidays.) Housekeepers and Restaurants supplied at low rices A large TOYS, LAMPS, HANDELIERS, OHIMNEYS, and No 1COAL OIL, for storekeepers, cor 7th and ¥ sts.. opp, P.O ide 21-6") H BAYLBY & OU. lot of cheap Pasuoz BASE BALL FIELD. A NEW GAME FOR THE PARLOR, ‘This new and interesting divertisement, ilins- trating all the points of the national game of Base Ball, is now on exhibition and sale at Ohina Hall, 341 Pennsylvania avenge, opposite Mctropolitan pies T. PURSEBL & son, Agent for thie ctiy. W ANTED-— Every lady to know that the Grover & Beker Sewing Machines have been award- ed the HIGHEST PREMIUM at ry 8 fair where they have been gee ites. 2 OB THE HOLIDAY?. BEAL LACE COLLARS, HANDKEROHIEFS, CLUNY AND OAMBRIO 8BT3, BEAL LACE. FANS PERFUMERY, And all kinds of ‘ANOY MILLINERY Goops At DAViS & GAI THER'S, YENUINE JOUV K1D GLOVES,in white, H black and colored, at Sars watt. at de 21-3t DAVIS & GAITHER’S. INOEMSAT. M Fisher's Unrivatied MINOCEMBAT. J pees See OupEe. and for sale Gat received ana ty B. BRYAN & BRO., 345 Pennsylvania avenue, de 21-3t Opposite Metropolitan Hotel. 1 000 HAMS, &c. : New Small-sized 8UGAB-OURBD HAMS Also few old MARYLAND HAMS, SMOKED B . BEEF TONGUES, and Prime LBAF LAB ust received and for sale by J B. BRYAN & BRO, 345 Pennsylvania avenue, de 21-8t Opposite Metrepolitan Hotel. JO! FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Just received the largest assortment of French and American BON BONS and OANDIES that cannet be surpassed in the District. ALSO. A large assortment of FANCY SUGAR PLUM BOXES, just received frem Parle, which I wili offer the'public at the lowest povatble a *, — ig assortment of ong FRUIE CARES, constantly on hand. xemii net NORBECK’S, 316 Pa de 20-10t* between oth and 10th 505 NINTH STBEET. PBEPABE FOR THE HOLIDAYS. (KIDWELL & HENDERSON World respectfully call the attention of their friends and the public to their large and well- selected assortment of WALL PAPERS AND WINDOW SHADBS, of the Latest Styles. Also, on hand aflarge assortment of O1lL CLOTHE. T. COVERS. BUSTIO BLI PAPER CUBTAINS, FIBRE BOAED PRI#TS, OVAL PIOTUBE FEAMES, Together with COBDS AND TASSELS TO SUIT. All of which they are prepared to sell at the LOWEST CASH PLIORS. Remember the place, 505 NINTH STREET. be sep es above D street, Seaton Hall Bullding. 7 Fors FUBS FURS Having recently returned from New York, I am new prepared to offer fresh-made desirable FURS, most suitable mementoes for Heliday Presents, embrecing— HUDSON BAY SABLE, MINK SABLE, BOYAL BEMINE, SIBEBIAN SQUIBBBL, ASTRAKHAN, WATER MINK, &c., &o., Tp Skating and Dress MUFFS, BOAS, aad COL LABS. Also, full assortment of CHILDREN’S FUBS. H. STINEMETZ, Hatter and Furrjer, 234 Penn’a avenue, twe doors de 13-tf from 13th atreet, M AILLAED at 0H000 8 DE FaRyArsrn. aia BT BONBONS, , aLso al ED’s = . ‘ooo! LAT PAB EXGELLENOCE, . Vanilis scraatiila ime CROOOKAPS reper Country, and te prepared oqpent pete je une. do %. FaeT hose Mbbite jouse, LATED TEA SETS, BUTTER DISHES, BUPO TS, MUGS, ac. oR PA aun we de 19-WEBM 390 Penns ay..(Motserctt Hall, ((aatsrmas AnD EW Trans FaEs. A Heh sad, oat. gecortment of Gentlemen's the ‘bolidays. Gola, ery ate Yrory beaded &c.; with superior lot Toilet CBsmstHAS 18 iG. And everybody who wants a good FRUIT OB POUND OaKE ph 5 a oug! Ay load @BO. BBISINGER’S Contec- Bo. aaa eevee Fe Peis Can 188; te js the sunail ones. as well as wi yy van G Neo 1 eee, Inland, Gel}-tde2s* between Washington. PONCe BOWLS, geo NoGe BOWLS, ln areet variety, do iaiises BOM NS Meiierete dal, TELEGRAMS, &c. Rio Janeiro letters of November 26 state that bo further collision had occurred between the Paraguayans and Brazillians. In the fight of October 30, 2f Terjaty, after repulsing the if dg ans the Braziliians sailied oot from ‘the tort, BP, losing rome six Bundred in killed and wounded, besides numerous prisoners. The funboat Paranayba was ily damaged by the Paraguayans on October 29, and was com- pelled to run ashore to prevent sinking. It is stated that three more iron-clads have joined the Brazillian fleet. Feur colored children, who have been bound er the apprenticeship laws of Maryland Yo a Mr. Ricbardsen of Anne Arundel county, were restored Saturday morning by (General Gregory, assistant commissioner of the Freed- men's Bureau. im Maryland, to their patents from whom they had been separated for nearly two years. Mr. Richardson adopted theabove coure in preference to suomitting the case to the civil court, thereby acknowledging the il- legality of the detention. Judge Bond lately ordered the return of a number of children similary held to their parents. Several witnesses were examined in New Orleans, Saturday, before the congressional investigation ‘committee, among whom were Judge Warmouth and Judge Howell. All persons connected with the commission are sworn to secresy. Before returning to Wash- ingten the committee will take evidence re- garding the sentiment ef the people and the management of the Federal departments. Peru and Obiili have determined to reject the terms of mediation proposed by France and England. Spain mustsalnute their fags, aban- don her claims, and return the three million of dollars received from Pezet’s Government. Preparations for the warcontinue. A treaty offensive and defensive had been formed be- tween Bolivia and Paraguay. The former is to suxply twenty-five thousand troops and carry the war into Brazil. On the 30th of October the Paraguayans, with ten battallians of infantry supported by cavalry and artillery, during @ heavy rain and denee fog, assaulted the same position which they lost on the 18th of July, but were repulsed leaving 500 dead en the field. As the Brazil- lians were well protected by their defences, their loss was comparativelyfemail. A Valparaiso letter of November 1S says that the bark Fanny, of London, with eighteen Parrott guns on board for the Unillian Gov- ernment, is forty days over due. The ship Tecumseh, with several Blakely cannon from Boston, is soon expected there. The Indian commissioners sent by the In- dian Department to confer with the tribes in Kansas have appointed a grand ceuncil to be held in Kansas city. There hasbeen no diffi culty with any butthe Kickapoos, who refuse to leave in a body. The jury at Sweetsburg, CU. W, in the case of Terence MeDonald, on Saturday night re- turned.a verdict of «not guilty.” The prison. er was taken to jai! being still held for charges of robbery and attempt to commit rape. On recommendation of Dr. Munir an order has been issued to the troops in Canada to grow their beards during the winter months as a presentative of catarrh and bronchitis. itis stated that the military authorities in Canada expect to receive works and machinery trom England for the conversion of ali the Enfield rifies in the province to breech-load. ers. The United States gunboat Shamokia has reached Cunizer with Minister Washburn and suit on board. They landed, and were pro- vided with an escort to the capital of Para- gnay. . Three ronghs came over to Buffalo, Satur- day, and while on Canal street sho. a weman sm the leg with a pistol. They escaped, but are known. Gevernor Worth, of North Carolina, was inaugurated Saturday in the presence of both House of the Legislature. His imaagural ad- dress is warmly endorsed Admiral Dabigren bad assumed command of the South Pacific squadron. vice Pearson, reheved. Captain Green takes command of the Powhbatan, vice Davenport. The first rail of the Galveston City railroad was taid Saturday. The Mayor, City Vonn- e 4 BEajor B. Rush Plumby, and others offici- ated. John RK. Wighar has been sentenced to the New York penitentiary for ten years forrob- bing the port office. Some half dozen coun- terfeiters received a like sentence, William McGann and Robert Chambers were sent to jail in New York, Saturday, in default of 810,000 bail on a charge of defraud- ing B. Moray of $8,000 at faro. The Masonic Order of Philadelphia decidea, at arecent meeting, to erecta new Masonic temple at the corner of Broad and Filbert streets. Twelve ocean steamers left New York, Sat- urday, for different parts of the world, taking an agi ite of 70) passengers and cargoes valued at over $5,000,000, The mediation Chili and Bo- Hvia has been Tefaced by the’ Argun tinn Gev- ernment. The trains on the Buffalo and Erie railread bave been blocked by snow, but they are be- ginning to work through: The ship in which Dan Setchell ieft San Francisco for New South Wales, is yet un- heard of. James Byrne, of New York, was on Satur- day held in $5,000 bail for seducing Jennie Pullman. The pain’ + Yo-Semite Valley, latety sold in Boston for eS 000. is one of the overall small views of the valley by Bierstadt, The Emperor of Brazil has emancipated all bis slaves. 7 Christ Chureh, at Rye, New York, was burned Friday mght. {oss $25,000, Five whiskey distilleries were seizedin New York Saturday. The Congressional excursion party leaves Nashville for Decater to-night. Mexico. New ORreana, Dec, 23.—The steamer Mexi- co, from Vera Croz on the 20th, arrived to-day. The 8’ Uity of Mexice despatch of the 18th says Maximilian has determi: Rot to abdi- cate just yet, and had issued a pi ation for cop Ot the Mexican peopie to consider a congress further the Government of the pany. The Sith Generale Vignorh Mejia, sis ee ad q ani Marquezincommand. has rd his headquarters to Puebla. Ten millions of dollars and fc raised to su; perk Em iene ‘the "Proceh bave declared for aon-interrention ada seized the denen the it rhe Loxpos, Dec. 22 t is reported on the Con- Hnent that the French authorities in Mexico have seized the sat the pseudo Maximilian, which had been to Vera were secreted a number of private letters which have 4 tendency to com the Emperor Napoleon with the United States Government. Maximilian haughuly refased to give up the letters, when they were taken session of as above stated, and he himself eld @ prisoner. * ANOTHER GOLD TUMBLE.—The price of gold is again on the downward grade, the quota! bei: 8 fraction above thirty, mn is general! be it yesterdny tive. The present counted on the ind of speculation, therefore it that @ reaction will soon oc- iSeorageies weoysonaetaar SS chief instrnment in bringing do phe sete of and is low. tes will rule until arevi shall occur. Itneed not be ot course. that the fall in gold will ha: re: any ony Ae duce prices paid by cunsumers. Tetail dealers always use &m adwance im gold asan excuse for increasing thelr prices, but they al. ptheir ‘goods when ways forget to down cold nes, Therule is which does aot, tely been some- betachathe-saptaiet od There has a ung of & retail prices, however, and it is some to kuow that the matter might be worse—w. Y. Sum. Byte n Es gs Advertises: “Wanted a home’ are gs Rot preferea uullebores Ohio, and in a pious family named Mulnix, of week, heavily, fined a number of yeung men illy pantiine coelaing PRCA couple. Hf Chinese labor ne: borax ir. Star. WASHINGTON. D. C.. MONDAY. DECEMBER 24. 1866. N2. 4,305. CHRISTMAS GIFTS. Whatte Buy and Where te Buy it. We continue to-day our Ohristmas direc- tery to enable purchasers to ascertain jost wher e to go to be euited iu the style of article desired. We sball continue the list from day to day, and advertisers who wish te receive notice t@ send in their advertisements sea- sonably 5 Cuina, Glass AND CROCKERT WARE, Can be had on reasonabie terms from CHARLES ULBION, Jr., 49335 9th street, between D and E, aud be has supplied himself with a large aried stock of new goods for the holi- Give him a call before making your purchases, GroceRins, &c. Barsour, Hami,ron & Co. have a large and varied stock of tamity groceries, from which can be selected almost any necessary or luxury required by b keepers to supply their tables for the holidays. PLaTEep Ware. J. 0. McGuire & Co. are selling at auction, at their rooms, corner of 10th and D streets, a stock of fine plated ware. Great bargains may be had. LovERS oF THR WEED, By calling on Jas M. Towers, 514 7th street, can be supplied with anything they uire in their line, such as cigars, pipes, chewing and smoking tobacco, snuff, &c., on the mos: reasonable terms. G. W. SHIPLEY. 3% E street, keeps a first. class tobacconist estabiish ment, where smokers, che wers, and snuffers can get the best qualities of the weed in the market. TS AND SHORS. The weatber is extremely dampand disagree- able, and to Pee colds and catarrhs ali should be well shod. A. P. Hoover, 331 Penn- ate ania avenue, has a fine stock of boots aud shoes from which to make a selection. Books, &c. A. J. Muvp, 368 D street, near 9th, advertises the cheapest writing desks in the District, and toy pooks, atfrom 3 cents to $3. Give him a call. ConrectionEry. SHAFFIELD is making a grand display of French confectionery, at 246 Pennsylvania avenue, between 12th and 13th streets. JEWRLRY. £0. Fine watches, jewelry, and silverware suit- able for holiday presents, can be purchased at 1. ALEXANDER’s, No. 240 Penn. avenue. Grocernigs, &C. Hal. & Hum» havea fine stock of family groceries, and their rates are moderate. J. H. Cranx & Co., No. 53 Louisiana avenue, sell their groceries, fruits, -- On reasonable terms, and have a fine supply of articles suit- able for the holidays. MISCBLLANEOUS. FRANKLIN & Co, optisians, No. 244 Penn. avenue, havea spiendid assortment of opera glasees, spectacies, ste! stereoscopic Pictures, &c., suitable for Christmas presents. J. M. Youre & Bro., 43 Penn. avenue, have & large stock of carriages, buggies, &c., which they sell at reasonable rates. MILLINERY. Mrs. Lowe, 297 Penn. ayenue, has ladies’ dress trimmings and ali other articles of milli- nery, 48 cheap as the cheapest. ALEXANDRIA AND ViciNITY—From the Al- exandria Gacetie of Saturday atternoon we clip the following Last nighta party of negro soldiers, num- vering a dozen or more. some of them armed with bayonets and sheath knives, came into this city trom Camp Distribution, and forcibly entered, without paying the admission fee, a house in Petersburg, in which a ball, given by people of their own color, was im progress— telling the doorkeeper that they intended to go where they pleased, and take what they want- ed, and that they never paid for what they got. Atter staying at the bali some time they went ‘o @ grocery store in the neighborhood, kept by a Mr. Harlow, who, at their solicitation, opened his store, and drew them a pint of whiskey After obtaining the whiskey they called for something eise, and, whilst the proprietor was engaged in filling this last erder, the party rushed out of the store, taking with them the money drawer, with its contents, a box of cheese and a keg ot ale. Mr. Harlow at once gave the alarm, and the watch traced them back to the house in which the ball was going on. A portion of them were arrested, bat not until they had defied the watch and drawn their weapons. Last night, 2 negro man named: Bouis Lane, was discovered by Mrs. Julia Elliott. propri- etress of Elliott Hal,, removing planks from the fence surrounding her garden; but there being no policeman near at hand, the thief would have escaped had not his discoverer immediately, but not without resistance, taken him in charge and conducted him to ee ee where he was properly se- ce \ Shooting this season bas up to this tume not been very profitable. Canvas back ducks are selling at $3. pair, and red necks sell at $2, but are very scarce. On the Potomac. more wild geese bave been killed than usual, but canvas backs, red necks, &c , are scarce. The local trains on the Washington, Alexan- dria and Georgetown railroad commenced run- tbe nes tateeds tae sy aed Weeay making trips between city ani = ek every earrals of analy veral is Of whisky, confiscated to the United States for violation of the revenue Jaws, were sold st the corner of Royal and — streets, this afternoon, at $1.55 per gal- on. ils A Cnasr AFTER A FEMaL@ wHo Ruxs Opr WITH A Ser oF TEBTH:—On Saturda iy steam dental works and bad a set of teeth made. After masticators were adjusted to her mouth, the lady Prepared to leave, and stated she would call in the course of afew weeks and settle the bill, but the doc- tor did not see it in that light, and demanded the greenbacks The fair one declared that she had no money, but promised that if she could ‘be allowed to take the teeth home she would Tetura in afew bours and the money, but on being to leave the teeth tili she returned w' cash, she made a ae the door and went down the stai: jumps. Mr. George Arnold, the doc sistant, who is always in the office pla: , and ready to wait on the ladles. played his gallantry on this occasion by the next best time down stairs in pursuitof pi fugitive. xs the front entrance § eft ri otf He ti at her to Myrtle street, w the vailed—the female + caved”. render—sbelied out the money, and returned out of breath, baying eclipsed tastest time ever made af the Laclede Missouri Democrat, Lith. Ovr Pruett 1 in & 4D.—The events of the ven the United States a estimation of military E PEA ews [ By Usdie ) g St. Pererspvnc, Dec 23 —The St. Peters- burg Journal. iv an editorial, pats an emphaco denrai upon the reports that esiaand Aus- iria are at variance upon amy subject, anc as- ferts a8 strongly that their relations @re im all respects of 8 most friendly character. ERLIN, Dec, 23.—The upper house of the Prostian Det bas agreed to the budget as amended by the lower branch BrResseia, Dec 23 —The old differences com- cerning the Schelat dues have been renewed, and tbe Governments of Belgium apd Holland are at open issue upon the subject. An attempt is, however, being made to seile the question by diplomacy, with what result is yet prob- jematical. Lorpon, Dec. °2—Evening —Peace meetings are being held in Ireland, and confidence is in- creampg in England that there will be no Fe- nian troubles. It he pie von Nal ernment will requ to ex seizere of the Tornado, and apologize to and andempify tbe owners and crew of the vesse!. Panis. Dec. 22.—It is rumored that anether conspiracy has been discovered in Madrid, and tbat Gen. Prim is at the head of it. Gen. Dix ‘Will bave an interview with the Emperor Na- leon to-morrow. All we these a | of the Jnited States Legation will be present. Panis, Dec, 2—Evening—The Oonstitution- nel believes the journey of the Empress Eu- ee 0 Rome to be postponed. Qu: 's Horer, Lorxpom, Dec. 2i—in the Vice Chancellor's Court in this city, yesterday, tbe adjourned case of the United States against Priolean, in cross suit involving claims for damages by the seizure and detention of ves- sels, alleged to have been fitted ont and intena- ed for the serviee of the rebel American nay curing the late rebellion, Sir Wm P. W i. Vice Chancellor, granted & motion discharg- ing Prioles: ureties, which bad been given to the amoust £20,000 sterling to prosecute the inal to an issne, but retaining his nal recognizance. The time vern- ment of the United States to answer the ques- tions filed with the cross suit is extended to woth of February, next year. If they are not replied to &t that Ume the suit bronght by tne United States against Priolean will be dis- charged for Panis, Dec. oniteur ali the steps have been taken for the evacua- uon of Mexico by the French troeps en masse {By Steamer.) Mail sdvices from Candia give the details of the disaster to the Turks at the Convent of A ion. The convent contained 540 souls, ime ing 43 women and children, leaving 197, men detending itagainst Mustapha Pasha ’s army of 12.000. The Cretans refused to sur- render, and the Turks bombarded the cen vent two days and nights. After breaking the walls the Turks povred into the court of the con- vent, but the Christians continued to defend themselves from the cells, and fin fired the magazine, hurling Chris * and Turks into theair. Two thousand Turks were killed and large numbers wonnded, and only 39 men and 60 women and children of the gar- rison were left alive. Over a thousand wounded Torks bad arrived at the hospitals from thie explosion. The Turke had burned seven Cre- tan villages, in revenge for which the Cretans bad burned 27 Turkish villages. THE FENIAN MO A Dublin letter te the Sunday Government officials are frequ' y sold by stories that Stephens has landed at different points on the coast, thus keeping the troopsand gunbests constantly on the move. ornix Park, in which is situated the Government | eds oad magazine, has been sarrounded by eavily-manned earth works, and Dublin Cas- tle iS protected by newly-built palisades Troops are continually arriving from En; land, and sus ed lrish regiments are tran: ported to England and the colonies. all the exertions of the authorines and patrols ofthe military, midnight meetings for drilland exercise are beld all over Ireland, amd the People evidently are determinedly awaiting Stephens’ arrival to rise in spite of the great odds against them. A MoTuER ATTENYTs TO DRowN HERSELF AND CHILD.—Some two or three weeks ago, Mrs. Amelia Holtzsclaw, with a child three years of age, banded us an advertisement, making inquiry of ber brother, Jonn Owen, formerly Clay county, Missouri. She peared tobe a woman of education, and bad the sir of one who had beep raised in good society. She remained at the Collins House about a week, when she informed the proprie- toref the hotel that she had just money enough to pay her billand ber passage to Memphis, bul thatene it they would give ber wages to werk for them. This was agreed to, and she kept faithfally work according to sareement, until Sunda, orning inet, when matters led to such a clusion as to induce the unfortunate woman to make the rash at- tempt at ber life. She at once resolved what todo. She took her child aud went to theriver and threw it in and as suddenly jamped in after her offspring. They were both rescued fiom being drowned by the ferrymar, a negro msn. Sbe and her ¢biid were taken to Dr. Binapeidie, where they received Kind atten- tion. @ Understand she is doing very well. — Grenada (Miss.) Visitor enn A Jail TRAGEDY.—The jail of Pike cognty, Mississippi, was set on fire inst week oy one Stephen Peake, who was confined in the dun- geon ona charge of horse stealing, and totally consumed. The jail was built of heavy logs, and the dungeon was entered by a door from above, and the fire was so hot tno assistance could be rendered the wretched man, whohad been attempting to barn his way into a less secure apartm He bad tried it during the day, but the fire had been pat ont. He procured more combustibles after nigh and his fire eocome © pees. Peake wasa very desperate iow. wenty years 5 while in Sotumbia jail, he ont to pieces at. low-prisoner with @ razor. The jury found bim guilty then of some light grade of map- slaughter, on & suspicion of insanity. ————— Shaftesbury Mour- tain on the 6th inst., and so badly injured that he died the same day. He was ¢; in piling wood which be had cut, when arustiing noise in the underbrash near bi: of which he took no notice at first, but on hear- ing it the second time, turned round, and can ey ae Sealy sated rifle, which be had been in the “John & citizen of Memphis, the condition of streets of his native city.i8 to have anw the mud, yore Kew 6 the of his boots ex- posed, with the touching inscription in “Who will care for mother now.” young lady who had suddenly tain The streets of Zanesville, it was fonnd meces- to remove eleven of legs and one pair of hose: he conld - ct fat ities. es Rub, & Democr. member of the Sante prin for ro ~<a and is forever di m holding any wt individuals a man's with an axe near