Evening Star Newspaper, December 26, 1866, Page 1

we “THE EVENING STAR 18 PUBLISHED DAILY, (RXORPT SUNDAY,) AT THE STAR BUILDINGS Souhwest corner of Penn’a events and 11th sires ar W. D. WALLAOH. aimee The STAR & served by the carriers to their eubscribers im the Oity and Distric at Tam (Cuprs PER WEEE. Copies at the counter, with or without wrappers, Two Cents each. sent from the office longer than paid for. The WEEKLY STAR—published on Friday morming—One Dollar end o Helf a Year. PERSONAL. MES, CUBTIS IRVING, Clairvoyant, Medium, will give life readings, Past, Present aod Future at ber office. wide of Penn's avenue, between 4% and 6tn es from 9 toz a. m. and 6 to 9 p. m. ae m* and Test jading perth itreets. pe. TOWL, D* 7°" Ss ommocaratc paysioraN. snd office, No 442 _Ofice H x jo 10 a.m. 5 to A THE NeW OHBAP STAMPING BOOMS 439 9th street, ov pesice P. ladies Bight gown Yokes, ready stamped Chemise YoRes, = . 3 = Bands = * Either for vrai or embroidery, our patte: os are ofthe very jarest designs, seleeted with care in New York. and being tu receipt et them weekly, we are able caily to neue new patterns as well se make and stamp -ny pattern }roaght ue 1. 0.0 Working Cotion at reduced prices. de ly tf /HN D OLARK, ATTORNEY AND COUN- J rion AT LAW AND NOTABY PUBLIC, No. 24 12th street weet. dehiy R. JAMES T YOUNG bas removed his office I from No. 473 loth street, to his residence, No. 445 New York ave., four doers east of ith street All order: leftatthe Drag Store of NAIRN & BLO .corner 9h st an! Ps ave, during the day, will be promptiy attended to a >RANK M STRINGFIELD, OONSTABLE AND COLLE: Collects Rents, Dette and Claims of Business placed tu hie hauds receiv tention. References given if requir Office SII oth street, above Pa avenue; resi- Cevoe 501 Lstreet, between 9th and lieth N_B —Ordess by mail promptly attended to. de is lm ADIES If Is ACKNOWLEDGSD THAT 4 the NEW STAMPING DEPOT, on 9th street, 439. has the best selection of Patterus ever of e. ant the propriet has reduced the K HALF that bas been cha Being « practical St fi what wi a ere. be Bed of He will make sod /O0 HAVE BEEN IMPRUDENT, but neither Bucho nor Bamarttan humbage “* will make vp See Dr. DARBY. on 7th s*reet, oppo- site Odd Fellows’ Bsil,an] be cured saick and de®im permanently. D®; %."; WOODBURY to No. 339 F etreet Obarch. YONFIDENTIAL —Young men who have in- Cc yored themselves oy certain secret habits, whieh unfit them for busine« leasure, or the doties of married life, also, middie aged and old men, who. from the foilies of youth, or other canses, fecl = debil e of their years. fere placing the T the treatment of any ope. should firet read **The Secret Friend Married indies will learn something of importance by perusing “The Secret Friend.) sent toany ad dress. ins sealed envelope. on receipt of 25 cents. Address Dr. CHAS. A STUART & OU.. Boston, Mars Bo ly Ab. AND NEBAL WKBATHS. BO ERTS. CROSSES, ANCHORS, STABS.&c., reserved in ostural form WAX FLOWERS, Esta FLOWBRS, and BRAIFING. by Mrs. FRIRS late of Reston Has removed to No 429 Iith street, between G and H __ 0c 36m*_ ADIES WHO ARE DESIROUS OF A SKILL- 4 tul and sccomplished Physician. should con anit Dr HENKY MORTON, Lo” east Fayette etreet, Baltimore, Md. Dr Morton's services may be ,engsgea in Washington or any other city, by addreseing as above oc 13-30 ES GUILD. Dealer in New and Second hand a Romcere Ol Zeraitare, Repaired. Boap, holstered and Varrishe rth an 3 ‘a the canal.) Highest price paid for Second-hand Fornitare aelly )EREWIAH ©. BLACK. WARDH.LAMON, C.F. BLACK- pa LAW OFFICE. BLACE, LAMON & OV., Counsellors aod Atterncys at- Law in the Sa Gourt of the United States, the Court of Olatr:s, «he Courts of the District. the Executive Depset- ments. and Committees of Congress O@ce, 465 Lith street, (directly opposite Wil- dara Eotel) lo 1s-tf ‘CLOTHING, &o. MB ADVIOE. That's tt | that eit! So sound and ro nice. For the present reason of Fall. Button yeur cost Up to your throat. And pee that you re «armly clad; Or with cold in your head Yon'l! bevick fn your bad, Which will be exceedingly bad And you'll stay in bed Wath the cold in your head, And nggenet to be somewhat qulet, Ti) you've had enongh Of the Doctor’s staf. And all sorts of sick folks Better beware. And always take care To be preperly clad for the Fall, ES ae nee ‘ast such ag those Which are sold at Smith's Oak Hall. Sur BROS. & CO.. MEHOBANT TAILORS, DEALERS IN GENTS’ FUBSIsHING GOODS OsK HALL, 464 Seventx Stxesr. the eity, we are pared to make up est sty le, and at less prices than any other establish- ‘ment. the is tf) 6. B. & 00. | aes NO, TANT TAILOR, ese TA hops D streets, eer Desires to return bis thanks tor the liberal # associate, coutinges to give his constant attention to the style and general a of all garments je @t the estab- sbinent. and moderste charges is our best work el pe a DOLAN, MEBUHANT TAILOR, corner oxyiventa a has rec — assortment of: a He has also added to his stock lot ed _—— Oustom — Shotbt jower Can te bed inthis city. He invites bie friends and the public to give him a call. amd returns his sin- banks for their liberal patronage. oc 3i-2a F. J. percemror te HF. Ne B00. nu MEBOH ANT aon. letrepolitan Hotel 62 Pemnsylvania aven: —_ Washingto (j20vEs & BakRE CELEBRATED FIRST PREMIUM FAM.LY SEWING MACHINES, ‘amily Machine in the market. ae Tfccatne that will both Sew and Em- MPhey make an Elastic Siisch that will not break ip waebing. ‘Cali and examine their Tiss aarrame’s. De PTT ame yy [HE CROCHET COLLAR BOO! Uiepar eae tos guebet La Mre o's Baby Cap The Greek hs An- FSeeleu Kuitting and zt ; The Winter eres BY HOWITT B¢RNs. ‘Where can I get a good cigar? “ tome. acer fwalk or take , STRE! Between Ib and 1)tb streets, )ZOREY LOANED on Gold and Silver Watches, ‘ry, Clothing. @¢ se ) nexovan, Licenesd Pawabroker. HOLIDAY GooDs. vet, XXVIII. Eben + HOLIDAY GOODs. PRESENTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS. +R on PRICES BEDUCED. JAB. 8S TOPHAM 2 CO., 87 No. 500 SEVENTH STREET,¢@ (One Door above Odd Fellows’ Hall,) ‘Offer their very large and well-assorted stock of TBUNKS, SADDLEBY, aND HARNESS, LADIES’ TRUNKS, LADIES’ MUFF SATOHELS, LADIES’ MOROCCO SATCHELS, MEN’S TRAVELING Bags, PORTMONNAIES, BUGG@Y AND PARLOR MATS, TOY TRUNKS, SOLE LEATHER TRUNKS, RIDING WHIPS, CABBIAGE WHIPS, CARRIAGE BOPRES, FINE HORSE OOVERS, FANCY bOG OOLLABS, REAL BUCKSKIN GLOVES, &e., &c. &c., &e., &c., &c. AT BEDUCED PRICES, PREVIOUS TO TAKING ACOOUNT QF STOCK & 500 SEVENTH STREET. ¢q de 21-4t 426 PNP OIL PAINTINGS 4 QF, Mother's Joy, by Meyer; Cypress Swamp, by i View ne Oane Brown; Inte rior Catherlral Vier ork of art, by Renour. The selection of ENG. sale at io. 7th street, de 22 3t* 8 doors above Oui Fellows’ Hall OLIDAY PRESENTS HOLIDAY PRESENTs, Just recetved— Rich Decorated DIN T. A TETE SETS French and Englieh TOILET SETS Fancy China and Bohemian BU Cologne Botties. Vases, M “s id @ali early sod examine ehasingel-ewhere de 21-8t I OOK OUT FOR THE HOLIDAYS 4 youn’ CHR. RUPPERT®T, KRISS KRINGLE HEADQUERTERS, No 522 7TH STBEET, BETWEEN D AND E, Importer of all kinds of NEW TOYS AND FANCY GOUBS, Adapted for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS Mr. RUPPERT takes great pleasure to inform hie Bumerous customers and the pablic generally that he bas just received, through bis agents in Frap-e sud Germany, the largest and best seleoted Fancy Goods, suitable for Holi Presents, smong which we exame DOLLS of every description, A great variety of * we B RY, WRITING DESKS, WORK BOXES, AND DKESSING CA: 5 CHESS AND — BACKGAMON B CHISA VAS: NAMENTS. BOCK AND HOBBY HORSES. And aiso state that in order to give his customers increased advantages and facility in the examina- tica of my Stock of Goods, have fitted, at mach trouble, « large apartment in the second atory, directly over my Store, where we wil! at all times t gre jeaeure in waiting upon those who may favor me with « call. Ladies who wish to avoid the usual crowd are especially invited to make their selections as early as convenient. de 14 tal F'32 FRENOR AND BNGLISH CHIN \, DINING TBA.a:d TUILET SBTS, MOTT’s OOFFEES. OABTORS. & for . Housekeepers and Restaurants supplied at low rices A large, lot of cheap TOYS, LAMPS, HANDE 3, OHLMNBYS. d No 1COAL OIL, for storexeepers, cor 7th and F sts.. opp. P.O. (de 21-6t") H BAYLBY & Cu. H°: FOR THB HOLIDAYS) Just received the larsest assortment of French and American BON BONS and CANDIES that cannot be surpassed in t! istrict, ALSO. A large assortment of FANCY SUGAR PLUM ee frem Pi H vhich I will le rf ort pul t the Jor t po ANNOY POUND N _B —Lar, rimeut of and FRUIT 0. constantly on hand, Call and examine, at RORBECK ade 20-10t* __ between oth and 10th s fa NINTH STREET. FA 3 0 — « PREPARE FOR THE HOLIDAYS. KIDWELL & HENDERSON World respectfully call the attention of their friends and the public to their larga and well selected asrortment of WALL PAPERS AND WINDOW SHADES, of the Latest Styles. Also, on hand ailarge assortment of OIL CLOTHS, TABLE COVERS BUSTIO BLINDS. PAPKR CURTAINS, FIBRE ROARD PRINTS, OVAL PIOTUBE FRAMES, Together with CORDS AND TASSELS TO SUIT. All of which they are prepared to sell at the LOWEST CASH PhIOgs. Remember the place, 505 NINTH STREET, Pose secre above D street, Seaton Hall Building. je 18-2w Msi i y Auso, MAILLARD’S CHOUOLAT PAB BXOELLENOK, cTripie Vanilla.) This Triple Vanilla CHOOOLATE 18 superior iu quality and flavor to any other made in this couLtry, and is prepared especially for table ase. . are W BU ROWELL, corner Lith and F streets, under Ebbitt House, BISTMAS AND NEW YEARS PRES ie ENTS. A rich and el nt assortment of Gentlemen's Robes de Oham often up expressly tor the heliaays and [vory-headed Canes, in beaut variety” with Scarfs, Ties, Gloves Suspenders &c , with superior lot Toilet avenue, LLABD’'S OHOUULATS DE FANTAISIE. ET SONBONS 2 Fy CoLonED Toy BOOKS, from Lonson: French Jnvenile Books, direct ffom Paris; Labonlayes? New Fairy Tales: Reon largely illustrated, and thers, ,ust received. ene FRANCK TAYLOR. Pors: Toys! Toys::: Thoeo that wish to purchase cheap TOYS AND NOTIONS for Christmas or New Year's presents should not fail to goto BOSWELL’S FANCY STORE, 2 E street. near ine Natienal Theater ing them out at cost. He is de 24-6t HOTELS, RESTAURANTS dee 2 os ee WILLARD'S HOTEL, 4 836, ch Wastine tos, December Senators, Representatives, and other in Washington, who oecupy private apartments, cam be accommodated with their MEALS at this Hotel at the rate of $i Eyer week de4 2m SYKES, OHADWIOK & 00, K 125 oop House, a Corner Penna. avenue and Tinslfth street, Washington, D.C. Situated in the most central location the city, midway between the OAPITOL AND PRESIDENTIAL MANSION, Only @ short distance from al] the Departments, Patent and Post Offices, Smithsonian Institute, ete. H.H. DUDLEY £00, no 21-tf Proprietors. C4P70u HOUSE AND RESTAUBAN 246 Penn aven Comfortable Reoms. Tweuty years experic eral Foreign Legatior IT, d 2d ste, Board. 4s chief cook at the sev- and principal Hotels in this country should sufficient guarantee of satisfaction to all who will ext me their pa- tron fs for parties and baling will be sation ep i toe bert . will be vot ry oF pa and balis, wt! etton ap te the bes Wise AND LIQUORS. We have now on hand a full supply of Califor- pis Wines. consisting of Pert, Hock, Angelica, bf | og ony Cay seal, e, Pure Old Kye aod Bourbon Whiskeys, Jamaica and Bt. O: Fraps, Bad Stoughton, ‘and. Hos terre Bitters. Behidam ted a Sepnene imported Brown hint ds PERBIE. de 19 6t Corner E and 9th streets. f Hent onality. MIRCE MEAT of exe BURCHELL, Corner Lith and © streets. de19 under Bobbitt House, TTENTION. KBISS KRISKLE'S SEADQUARTEBS. TWU THUUSAND PUUND AND FRUIT OAKES I am desirous of informing my customers ani the ublic that I have jast recetved a large 1 oreigp and Dower Confect: '¥. Fruits. ancy Boxes. &c.. which lam prepared ta sei at reatly reduced prices. ing procured at great & nee the best werkmen ‘and the finest materla! it fe my intention to stand before the pablic u rivalled in the Confectionery business iceCream $2.00 per gallon. delivered to any portion of the city. Call and see. 4. F. POTENTINI, de 17-8t* 279 Pennsylvanie avenue. Mesic BOXES, ORGANS. . HAN PUBLO BOOKS, &c., z 306 Pennsylvania av JV A0kEREL AND OODFISH. unds large SHOR CODFISH. Pa ar me Sale at o1 6 foot of Seventh st. "8° BROWN @ BOM, Oommission Merchants, deols-tf No. 465 Ninth st., bet. Band F. OMETHING NEW. b ust recei Several new styl Walnut Caned BUSTIO FRAMES, order sizes, 4x6 to 18xu4_ These are reall: ana Also, Enamelied 88 FRAMES, without Flewers; ® suitable P: ot TTO Wii PIANOS AND OaBHABT ie REEDHAM'S PARLOR ORGANS. All will Sind {t greatly to their int to examine these super. Instruments be-| Onbe sgency at CROBGR New Piano Forte and Ores: by Y t ‘tment ‘ot eee . Pe Ry RRL BTN - ; : “TUNING ‘and BEPAIRING faithfully executed. BO O@LIDAY GI s If you wish to give your friends « usefal and valuable Christmas Gift, call and examine the sepuine = FRENCH CORSETS imported by Mrs. STBBN. Batisfy yourself by coming immediately to Mrs. BTEBN'S Hoop Skirt Feoctory and Corset Depot 619 7thotreet, bet. Dand Bets. de 11-tJant LEO e E ia “von rum RoLiDays Posch bap gy Bay lasses, Pi gmokine Sots. Tobacco Boxes. &c And a variety of Ba O44 Fetlows’ Ball. 7th street. % iL th Ken Gas: PaNe—a fine aeeortment of Gold Pens, prices. des noms: Saale vaTLon” style. ARLES G1V te 6-eolm* ag Proprietor. ear 6th street, P. EMBICH wishes to inform bis friends and the now keeps con- RS. fresh every - Parpared in every style. is WINES and LIQUORS cannot be suri Call and give him a trial. oc 23- iblic generally that Mantly‘on bend OYSTE Cina MALL. (341 Penn’s avenue, Established 1827.) NEW Goops, We have just bonged! a fall line of China, @lase an ‘ancy mitable for the H or, oli- Toa, and Toilet rs, Goblets. Decanters, | c.; Toys in Win varloty; Vases, ge DOg jowls; Fancy Cape Ban- ‘aiters. Cutlery, Plated ware; Bas- Lamps, end a genera! assortment in our line. Goal Oil by the barr We invite all iu wan give usa cal w our way to rices, which ought, whele- Stoneware at factory prices de} eotw i T PURSELL & SON. Lanexsr stone ry Trax crry: TWO STORES COMBINED IN ONE! FOURS! FURS! FURSB! FOB LADIES AND CHILDREN, IN GREAT VARIETY, Having purchesed them early this season, we are enabled to sell them £0 per cent. cheaper than any house in the city, LANSBUBGH & BROTHER, 515 7th street, Intelligencer Bu’ delim R A. CBOXIN’s . #ASE BALL AND SKATORIAL HBAD QUARTERS, Dealer in Imported Cigars Also, the following brands of Domestic Cigars: Tulip, Judy, Putt, Bobert Burns, &c. [ sleokeepa assortment of Tobacco, Meerschaum and Briar Wood Pipes, and Fancy Articles. A large assortment of the finest and best SKATES. de 18 Im CAPITOL HILL DEUG STORE. ¥F. X. DOO fj le Corner Penn’s tonscenpal tech yon Pure and free Druge and meres Fancy Articles al T= OPPOBTUBITY Is now offered to the public to buy their BOOTS AND SHOES ices at Atzrecpaneneyy Mee Oo ott ees ROBERT ISRAEL, Ho. 379 Seventh street, corner of I. exemine stock, wii le, ity. Ree Gtrenare meet fr bette cot Boots cna Yor small childventaz batt prise: ISBABL’S OHBAP BOOT AND SHOE STORE, der-tf 379 Seventh street, corner of I, <Supieti—pbinamentesaeat tee eee Pe m9 nine c.ou band aot ter sale at very lerate pri AS FARBY, éosia corner With sirest west and Gena, tg WASHINGTON. D. C.. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 26. 1866. TELEGRAMS, &c. A terrific confiagration broke out in Morris Block, corner of Clay and Frontstreeta, Levees Vicksburg, Mi ats o'clock Sunday night, which destroyed the entire block of thirty bouses, thence extending to the biock bounded by the Levee, Clay, Mulberry, and Crawford streets, destroying the entire biock of thirty houses; thence spreading east of Malberry streets, between Crawford and Clay screete, to Washington street, destro: < thirteen Doure-; thence to the corner of word and Washington streets, destroying four three- story brick stores. From there it spread to the corner of Mulberry and Crawford streets, burning tenant-houses, besides shanties, etc , in all about one hundred bniidings, ef which thir y-eigbt were large stores. Two white chilaren and four negroes perishea in the Names. Six negroes were kijled by One bundred families are by this calamity Tendered bouseless. The fire originated through cuelessntss in Mayer's bar-room building. An attempt was made Sanday night to de- stroy the south bound regalar passenger train on the Nashville and Decatur railroad, at Spring Hill. by arranging the switch so as to throw the train off the track. The locomotive And tender and the baggage and express cars were overturned. The passenger cars re- mained on therails, The engineer was thrown some distance but not injured. The other em- ployees saved themselves by jumping off. No one was burt. Philip Antonio and Charles Moore, soldiers of the 16th regulars, whose trial for the mur- der of policeman Kennelly has been going on before the Criminal Court in Nashville, Tenv., jor several days, were convicted on Saturday, Antonie being found guilty of marder in the first degree and Moore of manslaughter, the jury assessing the panishmentat twenty years in the penitentiary. Itappears to be certain that if the present Council of Boston should acton the question of the soldiers’ monument the coming Council will reverse it. During the bearing of the citi- zens the statement was made that city build- ings were now in progress of erection at an ex- pense of $2,500,000, and improvements were otherwise being projected that would add at least $10,000,000 ta the above sum. The case of Dr. Watson having been sub- mitted to the Attorney (ieneral by the Presi- dent for his opinion, a decision was given that there was no authority to try the prisoner by a military commission, the jurisdiction of which did not extend tothe case. This re- sulted in the order for the discharge of the prisoner and dissolution of the commission. The New Orleans congressional committee's duties take a wide latitude. They are ordered to take evidence upon the riot, the affairs of the custom-honse, internal revenue affairs, the existence of secret rebel societies, (jeneral Sheridan's fitness toadministrate that depart- ment and his Acts, and the present sentiment of the Southern people. The officers ef the steamer Susquehanna say that the statements concerning the civil- ties of the French authorities are entirely un- true. She was forbidden to approach nearer Vera Cruzthan Verd Island. Minister Camp- bell asserts that he could not proceed to Juarez via Matamoros. ; Another pratal murder was committed in voutsville, Ky., on Sunday night. A man was found dead in ved with bis skull smashed by anaxe. The man was a peaceable citizen The crime is supposed to have been committed for the purpose of obtaining money. Two parties were arrested in Baltimore Monday ona charge of having been connected with the murder of Mr. Welsh, of this city, who attended the Masonic celebration in Bal- timore last month. The journeymen tailors’ strike in Boston ap- pears tor the present to be ended, as they have resumed work with their old employers at former prices. The Rev. Mr. Cheseborough’s charch in North Olastenbury, Conn., was burned San- day. Loss 12,000: patiaily insared The tunnel on Washington street, Chicago, for the water-worgs, caved m on Saturday night. Loss about $6,0.0) A bill securing a homestead and one hundred Acres from attachment has been passed by the Soutk Carolina House. From the Galveston, Texas, Bulletin we learn that many emigrants from the Southern States are arriving. New winter quarters are being erected at Brownsville, Texas, for troops. Mrs. Davis has returned to Fortress Monroe from her Montreal visit. The congressiona] party lett Nashville for Memphis, Tenu., on Monday at 11 p.m. EUROPEAN NEWs. Lonvon, Dec 22.—A great demonstration of the Refermers is expected to take place in Hyde Park on the occasion of the opening of Parliament. Fearing a sanguinary result, ‘ai Conservative members havé proposed rl Derby the singular idea of holding the ensuing Parliamentary session in Dublin. It is alleged by them that it will result not only in certain defeat tothe Reformers’ plans, but will actas a sedative to the Irish Fenians. LIVERPOOL, Dec. 23.—The steamship Bolivar, just arrived at this port frgm Port-au-Prince, Hayti, Dec. 2, confirms the intelligence—which may have reached you direct—that the town of Miragoane was totally destroyed by fire, the work of au incendiary. FLORENCE, Dec. 23.—The King’s government, after Cabinet consideration, has ordered that two war vessels be immediately armed and commissioned to support the ciaims of Italy against the Government of Turkey, arising from the affair of the mail steamer Prince Thomas. With respect to the Roman question and its attempted eolution by negotiation, we Sre informed bere from Rome that the Pope remains pevish and shows little disposition to concede to or conclude the plan of arrange- ment proposed by the Italian Government, although counsel and advice come from all cr advising him to moderation toward Italy. ‘rance supports and encourages the efforts now being made by Italy for a settlement, bur as yet the advice has been of no avail in Rome. FLORENCE, Dec. 23.—1t is again reported that Manebreas will be appointed Minister of Italy at Vienna. PrsTH. Dec, 23 —Baron Beusten, in a speech yesterday, said that the appointment of a Hun- garian Ministry was a mere question of time. Berne, Dec. 23.—The Swiss Assembly yes- terday voted an appropriation of 12,000,000 of francs for the purchase of breech -loading rifles. Lonpon, Dec. 23.—Ad vices from Uandia state that the fighting still continued there, and that the Turks had strengthened their bloekading fleet around the Island. ALEXANDRIA, PT, Dec. 22.—Jokn H.Sur- Tatt, the Lincoin jin conspirator, who was Arrested in this city atter his escape from Ltaly by way of Malta, was placed on board the Uni States sloop-of- war Swatara yesterday, for conveyance to the United States, in order tbat he may be placed in the hands of the authorities tor trial. It is supposed that the Swatara will leave this port on her homeward voyage immediately. ag meds FIENDISH ATTEMPT aT REVENGE.—An in- fernal machine conspiracy has justbeen fer- reted out in Northern Obio by a Cincinnati detective. On December 3, Howard Tilling- ham, master machinist of the car shops at Youngstown, Ohio, received by express a *mall box shipped from Cleveland. ot ex. pecting anything of the kmd he was atonce Picious of its contents, and instead of dra tke lid, pried open one end of the lower cor- . A lot of gunpowder fell out. The box was then thoroughly soaked and opened in the side. Tot Lente gunpowder and & row of upright matches, so arranged as to explode the powder when the lid was drawn. The mater was entrusted to a de- tective, who succeeded in tinding theman who sent it. The scoundrel’s name-is William Howarth, ard is oneof the machinists under his intended victim's control. Last month the latter discharged bis son, and the infernal ma- chine was intended to revenge that act. How- arth is now in jail. «7 Early epring—a baby jumper. #7-Sandwich Island infants learn to swim betore they can walk. 7 Boston has appropriated $260,000 for girls high schools. #7-A man was murdered in London for de- ing @ teetotaller. S7 At Nathez, the freedmen have bought a ebarch perty for $9,000. paying $6,000 es ra: the rest they agree to pay in ten re serene yew aw York number seven aday. An ¢ number of abandoned adults is a trite larger, Boston Post. Star, N&. 4,306. LOCAL NEWS. Charches. The day was impressively observed, not only at the Catholic. Episcopal. and Lutheran churches, as usual, bat also very generally by churches of other denominations. AtSt Peters Obareb, (Catholic) Uapitol Hill, Rev. Father Boyle, ceiwbrated high mass at 5 o'clock a m. inthe presence of a very large congregation. The choir under the leadership of Miss Marchia Melcher sang Hayden No. 6 A very able sermon was delivered by Father Boyle. Services were also held at 64, 7.5, 8% and 10% a.m., the last being high mass. The altar was handsomely decorated, and lighted by a bandred candles. At Christ Church, (Episcopal,) on G street south, Rey. Dr. Olds.pastor, services were held atila.m.,a very large portion of the congre- gation receiving communion The interior of the church was handsomely decorated with flowers and evergreens. Prot. Myrich pre- sided at the organ. In the afternoon the Christmas services for children of the Sunday School were in the Caurch, Dr. Oids officia- ting. At St. Matthew's Charch the altar was beau - tifully decorated High mass was celebrated atSa.m.by Rey. Father MeNaliey, the choir rending Mozart's 7th mass under the leader- sbip of the pastor, Kev. Father White At the offertory the » Adesta Fidelis” was sung. At Il o'clock mass was said by Rev Father ton Cleary, of Georgetown Col- lege, assisted by Fatner McNalley, after which Key. Father McElroy preached a discourse on the birth of the Redeemer. At the Church of the Immaculate Concep- tion (Catholic) there was a very large attend- ance at the two morning and the one aftern service. The church was handsomely de: d, and at 5 o'clock mass was celebrated py Rev. Father McCarthy, the pastor, the eboir rendering Mozar: celebrated at 10 o'clock, at which hour the pastor delivered an appropriate discourse, and eervices were again held in the afternoon At St al’s Lutheran Church, services Were held at il o'clock, anda large congregs- uon attended. The pope Was spanned by a large evergreen arch. he services were in- troduced by the choir singing a spirited and beautiful Christmas anthem, after which the pastor, ev. J. G. Butler, discoursed from Deuteronomy, Sth chapter, i¢th and loth verses’ 1 will raise them up a prophet from among their brethren like unto thee (Moses); and whosoever will not bearken unw my words which he shall speak in my name, 1 will require it of him.” The services were ex- tremely solemn and interesting For a week past the preparations at the Foundry M. E. Church have been in progress for the celebration of Christmas. The lecture room was hapdsomely decorated with festoons and wreaths of evergreens, with appropriate Mottoes, decorating various portions of the walls. The day opened by appropriate reli- gious services at 6 O'clock a. m. at which early hour @ large congregation were in atten- dance. At li o'clock a. m., a grand assembling of the teachers and scholars of the Sabbath schoel was held. for the purpose of social enjoymer t, about $50 seholars and 50 teachers were present. The exercises opened with singing by the school and prayer by Rev. Mr. Wright, chaplain at Fort Laramie, in Dacota Territory. Kev Mr. Brown explained the object to be the edification and happiness of the children, and that these extensive prepara- tions were to impress them with the great truths taught by the birth, cmiidbood, aad lif as well as death of the Redeemer. Over the polpit was a motto wreathed with evergree: “God bless our School; on the left was a sts made of evergreen, and over it in gilt letter: “Bethiehem:” in another place hung a cros-, and over it »-Calvary:” an anchor hung on the extreme left, and around it. in gilt letwrs “Christ and hope; while opposite was a large shield in evergreen, and over it. “Cnrist and Shield.” The great feature of the occasion was two large Christmas trees, loaded down with suitable Christmas presents for ihe chilaren At @ given period Old “Santa Claus” entered the room with the sound of the trumpet and the ringing of bells, and such a shout as went up trom the young folks, was never surpassed in “Old Foundry Church.” He distributed ali the presents, and the scene ended with great Joy, And was a pertect success. In the evening, a social meeting of the congregation was beid, at which there was a large attendance, and ali seemed to enjoy themsel ve: At the Fourth Presbyterian Church (Kev Dr. Smith’s) the pastor in the morning preached an appropriate sermon to bis congre- gation. The Sunday School connected with ihe Western Presbyterian Church, Rey. J. N Combs, beld a pleasant festival on Christmas night, at which all the scholars and their triends, including Santa Claus himself. were present. The session room was tastefully adorned with evergreens, wreaths, flags, mot- toes,&c. Baskets of hanging flowers were pendant from the ceili the gas jets were tastefully trimmed with the three national colors, and two large, conical-shaped trees groaned under the weight of their various fruite, which seemed to have been thered from all countries and climes. The Superin- tendant. Mr. E. K. Wilson, made a neat open- ing address, which was followed by a dia- logue by Miss Annie Loomis and Miss Mary Tuttle. A second dialogue, closing with a beautiful Christmas hymn, was rendered b five young jadies. The Christmas carol was spoken with a great dealof force by Mis« Irene Kelly, at the conclusion of which Santa Claus, dressed im furs from head to foot, with a bundle of toys on his back, and an evergreen ‘wend in bis hand. leaped into the reom through & window in the recess, to the great delight of the children, who had previously supposed that that benevolent individual was a mythi- cal being. The whole school then formed in procession, and joining in the song of «March- ing on.” pas: in front of the illuminated trees to view them and Santa Claus. Each scholar then received from his hand a present of a book, a game, a portfolio, &c., together with confectionery, cake, and apples. The Pastor, Rey. J.C. Coombs, was the recipient ofa beautiful set of silver. Premiums were distributed to the scholars for certain sums of money collected for the library, when, to con- clude, the whole assembly joined in singing “Happy New Year.” The children will long remember this visitof Santa Claus,and never cease to wonder how it was that Harry Hark- ness so completely concealed his identity, Gorsuch Chapel (leland) was the scene yes- terday evening of one of those happy reunions of friends, which will not soon be forgotten by those who were so fortunate as to be present. A tew weeks ago the ladies of the school de- termined to make the hearts of the little ones giad on Christmas evening, and for that pur- pose prepared @ splendid entertainment. About 7 o'clock the children and their friends began to arrive, and in a short time the room was full. Atter opening with singing and prayer, the superintendent, Mr. Hunt, intro- duced the pastor, Rev. J W. Davis, who ad- dressed the children in eloquent terms, remind- ing them of the occasion that called for the celebration of Ubristmas—the birth of the Sa- viour—and congratulating the officers and teachers — the success of theirefforts. The bymn. * uuful River,” was then sung by bn sriae toe ae Miss Rachel Garrett at organ, Tr. Yea'man, musieal direc- tor, with fine effect. The good things were then partaken of,and the gusto with which this part of the programme was carried out gave assurance that the tair ladies of Gorsuch knew how to arrange such matters. Speeches were made 2 or Stahlang and Black: after which, distribution from the Christ- mas tree took place, amg the hearts of the ine ae 1, 2 At Wai on north r Meeting was beid at 5 a. con: cred oy Rev. G.G. Markbam. In the evening, at 7 o'clock, an exhibition, given by the children of the Sunday School, was cae bea, alarge nom- berof persons, who were hizhiy pleased with the entertainment. church was mand somely decorated, and appeeoreses: t the itol Hill ian Church, beld in the morn: the * ‘on one side of the room and the meeting had Opened by sing- ing andjprayer and readingot a from the res by the pastor, Rev. T. R. How- Jett ts were dispensed under the tion of “Old Mrise Kingle” made his appear- ‘himass Mass was again | ance, and, stripping the trees, handed the pres- ents to the oebblars. Yesterday afternoon the Ninth street Mech - odiet Protestant Church was the scene of much enjoyment. The charch had been fine- ly decorated b evergreens and appropriate Mottors, and imside the altar rail were two very iarge OCbrietmas trees. Tbe platform was occupied by Rev. Dr. Keese, the pastor, aad Rev. George D. Edmonston, formeriv of this city, and in front was the ool, with their teachers, as also many of tl friends. Afver singing and prayer the scholars sang several appropriate pieces, and an address was deliv- ered by Mr. F. E. Grant, after which retresh- TMents were served tothe assemblage and the trees unloaded for the children. At the M street M. E. Church yesterday Morning (bere was quite & gala time, tue pa- pils of the Sunday school assemblmg for a Christmas festival Two large Obristmas trees Dad been decorated, which the littieones teas: - ral eyes upon, and after addresses by Rev Mr. Tudor, the superintendent, and singing and prayer, each scholar received a present from the trees. At Weeley Chapel Mission (hand S streets) the Surday school was assembled at 104 o'clock, where four trees loaded with candies and presents were displayed. The exercises opened by xing the bymn.* Joy te the world, the Lord is ; bh addresses re 4 H ng, the pastor, Kev. Mr. Mark R. Woodward, the superinte: dent, and during the morning the trees were stripped. This school is now in a flourishing condition, and recently 156 books Bave been added to their library At Hamline Methodist Church, before day- light, the centenary love feast was held, whi-h Was continued until nearly § o'clock. The « ercises were of a very interesting character, and were conducted by the paster, Rey. B. B Lmory At the 4th street Methodi »iscopal Charch prayer meeting was heid o'clock, comdact- ed by Rev. G. V. Leach, pastor in charge. The new E was beantifully decorated with evergreens.A © The services at John Wesley Chapel were upusually epiritual. commencing with a prayer meeting at 4 o'clock &. m. which con tinned till 6, with abundant evidences that Christ had appeared to many of the worshi pers as wellas to the Shepherds of old. Att! o'clock & m. AN Appropriate discourse was delivered by the pastor, Rev.S.T. Jones, on the nativity of Chriet, after Which the cengre- gation made their pastor a Christmas contri- bation. The young men held a prayer me:t- ing im the evening commencing at o'clock, and (hus enced the services Of this mteresting anniversary. At St. Paul's Colored Chapel, on Sth stree: Island.) an experience meeting was held at 3 &.m., under the direction of the pastor, Key K. A. Hall. This meeting was continued until 4 o'clock, when &@ prayer meeting was com - menced and continued until Go'clock. At LI o'clock Rev. Bisbop Green preached a Christ- Mas sermon to a large congregation At Union Bethel African M. E. church, M sireet.near 15th, a general prayer meeting was held at four o'clock, which was wellatiended At ll o’clock the paster, Rev. J. A. Handy, delivered a discourse from Luke. 2d chap., 0th and Lith verses, in which be spoke of the nativity of Christ, bis mission, Ac , atter which the choir sung the anthem, ++ Joy to the world, the Lord is come,”’ admirably At the Israel Church, M. E., (colored,) on South Capitol street, prayer meeting was held atdo'clock a.m. At 1! o'clock the usual ser- vices were beld, and a sermon delivered by Rey. Mr. Hunter, the pastor. Services were also held at 7 o'clock m the evening. At the Ebenezer Chureb, M. E., (colored.) on 4th street east. prayer meeting was heid in the smorning at5 o'clock, conducted by Rev H.M. Robinson, the pastor. At li o'clock a sermon was delivered by Mr. Robinson, and services were again held in the evening The Missio: Campbell— NEw ORLEANS, Dec. 23 —The Mexican mis- sion baving accomplished its ends— Gen. Sherman and Minister Campbell b ag | each returned by separate routes to the States —there remains no longer any obligation of secrecy which need debar me frem placing before the public the objects contemplated and the ends gamed by the expedition. The expe- dition, though it has not achieved ali that was | expected of it, bas not been by any means a failure. It has opened up commanications with the Kepublic of vico, and bas defined ed opon ajoimt plan of action. of ume will be adopted and the Juarez Govern- » Susqvehanna’s visit to uz bave already been made known reason why the members of the expe- © did not land there was tat the <olitary ce of the port is nominaliy in pos- sof the Maximilian authoriuies, and have attempted a diser ation t woul bave seemed an informal recognition of a gov- ernment that is not known at Washington Nothing but courtesies passed between the French authorities and the Susquehanna Bazaine’s polite le‘ter to Gen. Sherman, invit- ing him to Mexico city, was replied toby Gen Sberman im terms equally courteous and friendly On leaving Vera Craz the Susquehanna at once proceeded to Tampico, where accredited emiscaries of Juarez awaited the ambassadors of the United States After a brief consulta- en they went on to Matamoras. where another sbort council was held with the contidential agents of Juarez, and the result is that a defi- nite and joimt plan of actior bas been deter- mined on between the United States and the Repuolic of Mexico. Immediately after the withdrawal of the French troops, which wil) unquestionably take place before the 3ist of BMarch next, Jaurez will transfer his seet ot government toa point which I am notat liber- ty to name at present. “That poimt” said Lieut. Gen. Sberman to me, “I, as 8 military man, consider well chosen. Theirentire plans bave been laid before me, aud | consider them. asa whole, judicious and prudent.” Then, in the event of any fragment of Lmperial power remaining, United S ates troops, as your cor- Tespondent bas strong grounds for believing, will be marched over the Kio Grande w the support of Juarez, and Minister Campbell will return to the Mexican seat of government to resume bis official relations with the Republic ot Mexico. Tbie much being accomplished, 1 asked of Sherman, “Do you consiaer your mission a failure or & success!” He replied, “To some extent aeuccess. We are now in possession of the plans of the ee it, and they know what wemean todo. Just 4sin mechanics the opposing pieces of centripetal and eentrite- gal attraction produce certaim results, so in Mexico the fear of French absorption on the one hand and the dread of American xa. on on the other have brought about some de- gree of unanimity among their leaders. | wish there was more of it; but we must hope for the best. All that the United States want to see is & Strong, united government in Mexico.” Lieutenant General Sherman leaves to-mor- Tow for St. Louis to report te General Grant and to resume the charge of his department. Minister Campbell will remain in New Or- Jeans to Await the tide of events, and the Sus- quebanne will return to New York There remain yet some important items of general Mexican news. Maximilian teft palace prison, or Orizaba, on the ith inst, en- Toute for Mexico city. 1 was a personal wit- ness of his departure, so often prematurely announced. ts last words before getting into bis carriage were. “If I am compelled to re- main, I wil: remain within the lines.” On the 15th Max bad arrived at Atiasco, six leagues beyond Puebla. His avowed purpose in going back is not to perpetuate his ‘wer, bat to thwart the French and spite ine. Heis ready to treat with Juarez or the United States tosecure this end. Gatvestox, Dec. 24.—The U.S. gunboat Tali Capt McCann, bas just arrived from Brazos, mig Lae there yesterday She brings intelligence t Canales had hung Bs- cobedo. The time was not mentioned. ©: had escaped to the interior beyond pursuit. MaTAMOROS, Dec. 19.—A courier trom Mon- terey armved last nigbt with news that San Luis Potosi was occupied by the Liberals. Zacatecas was reported in possession of the Liberals. under command of Gen Auga, on the 26th ultimo. Col. Ascension Gomez, com- manding at Tampico, who has been for some time in hostilities with Gen. Paron, command. ing Victoria, is said to pronounced in fa- yor of Oriega. Gen. Ortega left the city of Brownevilie for parte unknown, but be was believed to be im the m‘erior of Tamantipas, above Matamoros, where Qanales and Ooru-. > bad pronounced in his faver. =Ww the 18th, 1,000 French troo) barki;