Evening Star Newspaper, December 12, 1868, Page 4

el Tax (Horas are almost at hand.—that Joyous season of the year dedic \ted from time mememorial to fostivitie, food feeling, and | onthe giving of gifts.” Now, mor than ever, are pewspaper advertisements consalted by all €igeses to learn where the pleasant conditions the season cam be best filled, and forthe least expenditure of money. Those who desire w avail themselves of the brisk business thus ereated should therefore speedily, and in the mest public manner, make kaown the induce. menis (bey propose to hold out to secare it. SS LOCAL NEWS. Tex Potomac FRonT.—The movements of front” are beceming “beautifully less” ery day, with @ fair prospect of an entire ose of pavigation within a tew days, if no abatement of the biting cold temperatare takes piace. The steamer Arrow, of the Moaut Ver- and Marshall's Landing route, made no attempt this mornimg to perform her task; ba’, philotopher hike, Stackpole, the commander, made the most of “the situation” by steaming. ander adverse cireamstances, 10 the Arsensi Mbarf, where the steamer’s boiler will be “liited,” when she will then proceed to Alexe ancria and be hauled up on the ways for scraping aad overhauling; atter which she will Tretorn to the Arsenal and receive a new boiler, Preparatory to a resumption of trips as soon as Possible. Some detention is apprehended im she return of the Wawaset from Cone river and intermediate Isndings. due here to-morrow atterncon, should the present weather continue, In fact, the movements of all floating craft, save. perhsps. the iron-elad ferry steamers City of Wasbingion and City of Alexandria, and the Aquia Creek mail steamers Vanderbilt and Keyport, will in all probahility soon b> quieted altogether, as the ice has already acca Where the current and northwest winds has. ot had full s the bed of te alr-aay meas, ore eine A full Of “ae whole line of wharves only develops “ue arrival, under towace, of an oysver crai: at Riley's wharf, with a cargo con- signed to Tarner & Co., and of the schr. White Ss Capt. Collins, from Calais, Me., at Fow- wharf, with a cargo of lumber for Mobun un. Two schooners left port this morning tor Bakumore, to go into winter quarters. —e——_ Mretixne or tee F OM MISSTOW —At & meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners. heid Inst night, with Messrs. Taompson, Geodail, Jobusop, and Gorbutt present, the cbarges against the bo-tlers of Columbia, No. i. and Union, No. 2, were dismissed. and pe: mission was granted to Union, No. 2, to have 8 om the Yist instant. In pursuance of a Previous notice, J.H. Johnson offered a preamble and resolutions siting torta the im- portance of preserving the efficiency and good ‘order of the which vasbington city ‘ire companies, only be secured by giving to each cient numerical force at their cuve engine-hou:es for active duty, and View to secure che services of reliable and effective men for that purpose the Com- missioners recommend to the Boards of Aider- en sud Common Council the passage of an t Sxing a fair compensation for the officers and wen of the Fire iTiment; &iso, the abo- linen of the crade known as extramen, and dstitution in their stead of regalar firemen, after citing the pay given the New York firemen, recommending the following salanes fo our City Department: One Chiet Engineer, 27.250; four Foremen, each, $1.20; three Eagi- neers, each, $1,500: three Firemen. each: $1,200: t Hostlers, each, $1.20; one Tillerman, 1200: three Firemen, each, $1,000: twenty. four Privates, each, $1.00. The resolutions ere adopted and ordered to he transmitted to ¢ Mayor, to be by him Iaid before the Conn- cils; afler which the Board adjourned. -_——.——_ | Senmertzey Vexrry.—a Scburtzem Verein. was held Inst t Umon Hall, Mr. B. Henze presiding, auc Mr. Huge Kanaler secretary. Au inveta- ton from the Germania Association to attend meeting of the ‘heir sunual ball at Carusi’s Saloon, on the Ist | of January, was accepted. Mr. Keese, of the Committee on the Scbeatzen Ball, reported thatthe Committee bad made all the necess: arrangments for the purpose, and suggested shat invitations be extended to the President of he United States, heads of Departments, and al authorities. Qu motion, the as- sociation Went into election for & Superinten- Cent of the Park, Messrs. Kessel aud F. Brad ver. baving each bid $2.20 for the privileves of uperiptendent for the ensuing year, a ballot Sessel 7-. Bradner 11, and elected. Adjourned. ORGANTZATION.—The f this city have eifected a per- Manent organizatiou, and elected the follow- ing officers: President, P. C. Boyle: vice presi- cent, General Joseph Gerhardt, treasurer Charles Cautier. A commitie: of five w: Poimted to seek the proper legal advice and fend to other business counected with the nization: and another committee to draft a tution and by laws. hed subject to the call of the president. ‘The orgspization. it is stated, will cast its in- fuence m the direction of the movement in the | City Council, tor giving licenses to the dealers | who have complied with laws and regula- bi for the seme. It will. also, if need be, a their rights before the courts of jns- ne 2 tothat end able cowusel have been aiready retained. —~—— WORKINGMEN'’S AssoctaTion.—The work- ingmen beld a meeting last evening at Rev. Mr. Youldm’s church, corner of 4h and L streets. with J. H Orane, Esq., in the chair aud Mr. James Tally secretary, for ihe pur- ose of forming a Republican Workingmen’s | Asse n. Messrs. James Tally, Wm. Bow- en L. Jeffries were appointed & committee to procure a more appropriate place for hold. | ing ibe meetings. The committee appointed at | # pie views meeting to draft constitution and | by Inwe. -ubmitted a report. the consideration cf vbr was deterred to the next me Adonurned —_s—____ | ov Lancuwy. —Yesterday mornin, Clarvee aud Rigley had before Ju: Charles Jobnsou, an Indian boy, [be larceny ofa scart pin, tine + and silver waich trom James Fitz- jatrick. The latier boarded at a house where the Doy was employed. and missmg these arti- cies, gave the case to the xbove officers, who Tecovered the pin, the boy having given it toa beater employee. He alleges that he found Pir, Bud alter Keeping it some days, ex. Bz to meet the owner, be gave it away. CRaRcE Bre Justice Smith beld him to bail fur court. = pM¥G IMPROVEMENT.—The four dilapi- | ory brick shanties which bave been standing for the past fifty years on 9th street, bear the corner of E street, have been pulled cows within the past tew Gays to make room foF & substantial building, comprising four cowfortable stories, frouting fourteen fert each, ard runnwe back sixty-five feet. The im: provement is being made by order of Mr. Preek McGban, and the work to be executed by Dre Byrd & Baker, builders. of South We-bington. “All the modern conveniences are © he embraced ip them, and the material to be | used will be of the best quality. poeaiepe lca PrmB—About ten o'clock Iast night a fire | was dis d in house No. 9, Souta Capitol | alarm sounded from No.3 en- jouse. It was inthe basemeat sad was ed with 9 loss of about $100, and is posed to have been the work ofan inceadi- . for the purpose of piunder. In revarning rom the fire one of the Government hose car- riages broke down, and not the Franklin's hose carriage, ae reported in 8 morning paper. —_e——. ETAL INSPECTION OF THE PoLICR—Un Monday, the Metropolitan Potice Force will, M the wenther permit, make their annual | parade, and be reviewed by the Commissioners, ihe Secretary of the Interior, and others, and } oubtless. as heretofore, will makes flae show: the personrlof the fores, As also its discipline, being as good now as ever before. ——e—___ a ‘THe WakD CommissiosEns —The Comme- »ioners of Impro Don As r their early payment. make provision | New Yore Avence CHURCH.—The Rev. Dr. Schenck, of Philadelphia, will, by invitason. presch in (his church to-morrow morning at 1i | v'elock, on the life and character of the Rey. Dr Guriey, the recently deceased and beloved pastor of the church. Dr Schenck will also preach at half-past 7 at night. —o—— Gurrine THEIR CaKisTMAS ae moruing the police force are receiving the pro- poruen a ‘bar pay due from the Corporation, aud the crowd was so large as to show that the money did not come toosoon. The total amount paid is $24,610, snd wt pays the force up w the ast of December. ——_e-——_ Tus Lats Hates Wasrees.—The remains ef Muss Helen Western, who died yesterday merving at the Kirkwood Hoase, were placed in the Adams Express car of the 8.40 Tast ight, taken to Boston, where they will arrive this evening. —_——— Faierm Aranm.— Last night, at 10 o'clock, a false alarm of fire was sounded from box No. ap- | at. The meeting ad. | ibe bad ouly lived in this ag: | Metropeli THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. Where to Buy Holiday Goods, ke The genisI Christmas season is wer at bind, to which the children look forward with joyous Snticipations, and which opeus the bearis of the adults to the gentle influences of brothorly | love ana good fellowsbip. Scattered families are reunited, old sores > healed or forgot. ten, saduess for the time «t least is forced to give way to jollity, and fesv are so poor as mot to indulge im the pleasures of giving. Those ‘Who desire to purchase presents or to lay ina supply of good things to comfort the inner man during the holidays should consalt the Stan's advertising columns from day to day, to learn where they can purchase what they | want of the best and cheapest. Our adyer- tisers, it will be seen, offer all sorts of season- able articles for sale, and as those who come first get the choice of Christmas goods, we thus early call the attention of our readers to the following advertisements, which are a por- tion of those im to-day’s issue, and we will continue our notices from day to day as new ones come in. ‘There can be no merry making at Christmas if the larder is not well stocked with solids and liquids, Bryax Brotuers, dealers im Fine Fomily Groceries, 349 Pen: opposite Metropolitan Hot have increased their stock for the holidays, and a giance at their weil filled store will satisfy any housekeeper e bas fond the right place to purchase ian Oil, pint and quarts; Italian Macaroni Vermicelli, English and French Mustard, Gordon's Preserves and Jellies of ali kinds, (inava Jelly, Crosseand Blackwell's Pickles, Worcester Sauce, pints and half pints; John Kull Sauce, Mushroom Oatsup; a large lot of Green and Black Teas, of the finest quality, of fresh importation; Mecha, Java, Maracaibo, and Rio Coffees; imperial’ Layer Raising. att bunches, very bandsome: Layer Raisins, whole, baives, and on*~ers: Valencia Raising, tor cooking; New “Citron, Figs, Currants, Pram Mince Meat, Dried Peaches and Apples; Ba’ cess Paper Shell and Bordeaux Almond: Pecans, English Walnuts, Filberte, Brazil N Louis Roederer, G. H. Mumm, Piper En sieck, and Oharles Heidsieck Coampagne mes. Tue Hupson TaYtor Book STOR®, always @ favorite resort, and especially at Christmas tmes, is determined that its well-earned repn- tation shall be sustained, and the proprietors, Messrs. French & Richardson, have completed their Christmas steck, which will be foun contain any work desired, besides a large num- ber of useful and ornamental articles adapted to the holidays. Their Juvenile Beoks com- prise all the latest publications. Messrs, F. and R. areactive business men, and their great object Is to keep the public posted as they re- ceive new works by columns of new adver- tisements each week. Purchasing from the largest houses im the country, aud importing 1 English works themselves, they are enabled sell at very reasonable prices. They are Sle» constantly receiving fine Paintings and Engi avings, from well-known artists, which attrac’ much attention, All kinds of En- €raving, Lithographing, Xc.. are neatly exe. ented by them upon short notice. Elegant and appropriate gifts for the indies may be found at the establishment of J. W. SELBY & Co., 323 Pennsylvania avenue, south side. ~Among the suitable articles they offer fre Silk Faced Black Velvetteens; Astrachan, Beaver. and Fency Cloths, for Ladies’ Cloaks: Cashmere, Paisley, and all varieties of Wool wis: Black Silks, &c., at reduced prices; so, cheap Dress Goode, intended expressly for Holiday Presents, put up im full patterns, at Fitty Cents on the Dollar. “A new broom sweeps clean,” and a new dry zoods store is the piace for ladies replen- ishing their wardrobes, or for gentlemen pur- ebusing presents to get bargains, because the Proprietors are naturally desirous to attract custom to their new piace of business. W ‘SuvstEr & BRo., who had an enviable rep- ton at their old store near Center Market. reliable and accommodating dealers. seem disposed to increase their popularity ai their uew establishment, 324 Penn: nia avenue, between Sth and 10ih streets. They have just | added to their stock a large and Yery choice Assortment of goods suitable for tue preseat fensop. compri-ing tich Dress Silks in great variety, for day aud evening. of the very latest styles; 100 pieces French Poplin, and other ‘orsted Dress Goods; medium priced Dress sods, varying from 25 cents per yard up- rds, allat the lowest cash prives. Also, 8 11 Hue of Indies and gentlemen's flue Linea ambric and Linen Lawn Handkerchiess, borh plan and embroidered: Neckties, S. and a i stock of goods for tue holida Also, Paisley Long Shawls, including some ot the fluest imported. Also, BI ods Of the best wanviacture, Lyons’ Silk Velvet, and a splen- stock ot Black and Colwed Dress Silks, ales. | from the late New York » “Good Wine needs no du-k. brated poets, ancient and modern, the praises of the juice of the grape, but Ana- creou Bimself might have got fresh inspiration visited the city at Pa the cele. ave sung beadquarters of Bacchus, located in thi the store of Thomas Rissert & Co averue, and tried their Wines, Liquu dials, Cigars, and other luxuries, imo Pressty for the coming holiday sea<on. 1 slverise sm part: Champagne Wines. Sparkiing and SUM Wines, Roederer'’s Cham Pogue Wines, Dry Sillery, Vin Imperial, ¢ Vispcbe,Chambertin Mouseex,, Sparkling Hur- szurdy.) Cognac Brandies, of guaranteed pu 3. Old Rye Whiskys, Old Bourbon, the m of Kentucky,Scotch and Irish Whi and St. Croix Rum, and Holland perior quality, tine Bordeaux Wines, cel brated brands from celebrated bouses, Bu gundy Wines, Rhine Wines, Euglish and Lrish Porter, English and Scotch Ale, fresn Havaca Cigars, of favorite brands, English Pickles and Sances, French and American Preserves, Qan- ton Ginger, Chow Chow, Dry Ginger, Bron- son's English Vary Cheese; also, Stilton, | Chedder, aud Pine Apple, French Peas, Musi. rooms, Olive Oil, ete., ete., etc. At the Paris kid glove depot of Jos. J. May & Co. 08 Pennsylyania avenue, a large and Well selected stock of gloves has just been re- ceived imported by the firm, among which are the “Alexandrine” and « foves bang the best Paris make. The extensive est bii | ment ef Messrs. May & Co..15 oue of the in the city, and their stock of dress goods is Yery complete. It is just the place to get a suitable Christmas gift for a Indy. No presents are more suitabie or acc*ptable for the Christinas season than good Books or Pictures. Qur neighbors, Messrs. BLaNncn- agp & MOHUN, northeast corner of Pennsyl- Vania avenue and 11th street, not ouly havea large and splendid assortment of holiday Boks, peatly pripied, beautifully illustraced. and bound in elegant style, but some of the finest Chromos—Praug’s and Germaa—ever offered for sale here, aud a very large and fine Assortment of fancy goods, coiaprising Pocket Books, Purses, Portmonnaies, and numerous other articles suitable for holiday gifts. “Music hath charms,” Xc., and therefore avy of our bachelor readers who wish to make Teslly Bandsome presents to their lidy friends will find something at W.G. Merekeotr « Co.'s, 31S Pennsylvania avewas suitable for the purpose. If they caumot sifurd to invest im a Grand Piano, they cau buys Music Book, or, better still, @< the opera season is near at band, they cam get ome of those fine Opera Glasses of Potonies, of which Metzerott hus just received one hundred. PHILP & SOLOMONS have been noted for sev- eral years past for their grand display of holi- day goods, and are determined to keep up their reputation. Handsome Books, Fancy Station- ery, and numberless beautiful articles load their shelves and counters during the Christmas season, aud there are doubtless iew of our read- ers who will not ES, their annual visit to the tan Bookstore. Everybody has heard of MaRxiT#R. If there is anything rare or beautiful in the way of Pic- tures or House Decorations to be obtained, he is | sure to have it. His establishment, 456 7th street, is @ great resort of connoisseurs, aad he | gives good advice to the readers of the Stan when he tells them, “Before porchasing your Christmas Prese: eallat ‘kriter’s.” We cordially endorse the invitation, aud hope all our readers will accept it. Almost every ooay knows the Post Uitice Book and Stationery Store, 450 7th street, corner of F, but they may not know that the enter- prising proprietor Mx. J. C. PaREBR not onl: Bas ali the latest publications, bat has a fair Ssscrtment of holiday goods, comprising Gift , Bocks and Fancy ‘ticles, among which. we } Geman Ee” _- Desks, Ladie: | or: is, Bibles, Books, Pra; | Books, Al ame, Almanact, Di &e. in Mk. Saucer Lewis, 250 Peunsylvania ave- nue, is well-known as one of our most reliable | and See ee and his stock | of goods, Prese: | iarge but very elegant. mpises fa wer American, English, and Mr. WittiaM BALLANTY™® advertises a number of new and beaatifal Poetical works, elegantly bound and besatifully uUlustrazed, M4, Columbia enxine-house, giving the fire de- rerimen good ri for nothiog. As the Frarklin reel was passing eastward, near 6th street, tne rear axle was broke. Lint. Noox of the Sanitary police force, bas directed bis officers to enforce tne Jaw probibiong the overflowing of the pave- menis With Water in cold, freezing weather which are very suitable for Caristmas pres. ents. Dealers and others should attend the large sale of Wooden, China, and Tin Toys, at 3. Sameac's, No. 86 7th street, which commences on Monday next, and will continue every day util Obrisimas. His stock is very large, and comprises ati kinds of Toys, many of whic | very ingenious aud novel. istmias present nothing can be acer ptadie than a fine Oanary Bird er Parro’, Messrs. Coorern & Latimen, Star Buildings, have just received from the house of M. Al- Brecht & Co, New York, over 300 birds, con- at theif auction rooms. «| 9 tt dispose of A very sui'able preeent fora Indy is aGro- ver & Baker's Sewi ine, and the place to buy it is at Davie & GaiTuar’s, No. % Market Spsce, who have also a fin assortment of Laces, Embroiierics, Trimmings, and all kinds of Fancy and Millinery Goods. What is the use of shivering with cold at Christmas, or wearing your old threadbare Overcoat, when A. Saks & Uo., Olcthiers and Tailors, 517 7th street, will setl you a new one for from $6 to $35, according toquahty. They also offer Boy's Overcoats at from 5.50 to $15, Get something nice for the holidays at M. WILLIAn’s, 336 Penna. avenue, who advertises Oloaks, Cloths, Walking Suits, Satins, Silks, Velvets, Trimmings, Bonnets, Flats, Flowers, Ribbons, Hair Braids, Lubin’s Pertw , Kid Gloves, Fans, Sashes, Scaris, Real’ Laces. Ladies’ Undergarments, etc. Of course you want a new pair of Pants for Christmas? (This remark is addressed excta- sively to gentlemen.) Then read the adver- tisement of Dgviin & Oo., New York Clothiers and Merchant Tailors, aud go at once to their store, 221 Peuna. avenue, where vou will be certain to find something to suit, N. W. BUROMRLL, corner of 1th and F streets, ander the Ebbitt house, has just re- ceived a large supply of new assorted French fruits in juice and brandy. Orange County Batter. Havana Oranges, new Raisins, Smyroa Figs, Malaga Grapes, &., suitable for the holi- days, which he offers al very reasonable “a, Apples, and Butter are all good things for the holidays, and Scagar & Co.’s ‘Wholesale Produce Store, 59 Louisiana avenue, is the plece to buy them, No matter bow many aries we have, there is no getting along without good Bread, and that can be had at P. Desross®’s French Bakery, 367 19th street, near the avenue. His celebrated French Jocko Bread, however, is itself a luxury, as they say who have tried it, Dress the boys comfortably to go skating, and save meney by buying their Ulothing of Starnens & Co., 31) Penna. avenue. Ladies, get your Holiday Dresses made ay Mrs. ATKINSON'S, 347 Sth street west, as she will have them done when promised. Nobody wants to look shabby in the holidays, and there is no reason why they should, when Winter Clothing can be bought at such prices as they advertise to sell it ior at the GReat CENTRAL CLOTHING STorw, 460 7th street, opposite the Post Office. But it you can’t afford a new suit, then buy a second band one from E. S. Juss, 28+ 7th street, between Land M A splendid assortment ot Toilet Soaps and Tooth Brushes, at low prices, always on hand at F. X. Doow Apothecary, Capitol Mill, quarters Le. per 1 Mutton, 10a2e. per Ib. per Beef, 1aisc. per ib. 3:8 Bue.: ‘Chij Breast, c : ¢ .; Butter, 3atic, : Head Oheese, Butter, 7c. per Ib. per lb. Hominy, le. per quart. Kraut, 10 cents per quart. Pouliry, Game, @c—Chickeus, 78e. to $1.50 per ae each, Vegetables, de. Sweet Potstoe: per bunch: Potatoes, $1.3ai.60 per bnsh.; 4ve. per peck; Onion: Id Ontons, Sie. per peck; Cab- bage, S010 cents head: Beets tials bunch: Ceeun iva20 cents Beans, q per bunel K Radishes, 3c Gelery, te Parsuips, 4vc hh, 2%¢. ¥ She! per pound: Apples, ue. pee Trel; (Qninces, $1 per Ae. per cin; Pine P Apples, 25a3ue. each; Bar den Grapes, 25c peck: Chesnaute, 2c per quart; 4 boneh; Mustard, use. per } bunch: Lavender. 10 ceais pei Wernts per ouuch; Balsam, ; ous, Sadie. per doz; Cocoannts, WwatSc. pstuil, Browustuf, 43 ic 5 Me a ye shelled nel Com Meal, = #1 per bustel; Hay $i per owt. Fish, de.—Halibut, 0c. ner th; Rock, a5 er bunch: Perch, dine. par bunch: Cat Fis, 25 Bunch Fish, 5.; Prout, < per Ib. Mackerel, per lb. Salmon. per Ib. Herriugs, 4c. per bunch. —— THE SKATING SEASON OreNED.—The keen And bitiug winds of the last day ¢ 0. and the piercing biasts at night indicate the pres- ence of the Ice King. 1a pastimes of summer are over. avd the exhilarating and beaithtal exercise of <kuling will soon be the order uf the day. Fer the enjoyment of this exercise the citizens of Washing!ou are amply provided. As the Ted-ball fay om the street cars induc ite, the Washington S<uting Park, at the foot of 2th street, is open for Wi ito! do mauy im. rovements are visible over it Inst yrar. The buildings have ail been reno- vated snd additional refreshment rooms pro- Vided—the one intended for the ladies being enurcly new and quite capacions. in trout of all the buildings @ frame piattorin has fxtended, and protected by 4 neat picket fence ‘The park itself is now more roomy tuau before, and during theevenings five ligu:-houses will guide the skaters. The Istest improvements— such as snow cleaners and ive scrapers—are also on hand, ready tor use a large pumber of yisilors were at 1! this morn- ARCENY 8Y WASHINGTON Boys. —The # Oxandria Gaz ite of last evening says: On esday three boys made their appearance st End, sod repairing to tavern of Mr. Rozier DP. Catts, called for drinks. Shortly after they lett Mr. R. D. Catts, proprietor of the hotel, arrived and found he bad been rob- in fractional currency. Obtaining a shot gun and warrant be pursued and over. took te parties suspected of the theft. They were carried before Justice Daniel W. Lew: On searching them the money was recovered and restored to its ewner. The prisone their names ax Francis Burns, John McUuen, and Wm. Burns, and represented that they came from and were on their way zo Washing- ton. In consequence of their youth, on the re- covery of the money, the Jnstice discharged them on promusing to leave the State immedi- ately. Nationat Lanor Uniow.—The executive committee of the National Labor Uaton will hold a meeting in this city on Tnesday, 15th instant, at which will be present Hou. William H. Sylvie, President of the National Labor Union; Hon. Richard Trevellick, of Michigan; Hon. A. W. Phelps, ot Connecticut: Judge ‘Campbell. ot Obio; ond other distingnishad ad- yocates of Inhor reform. A meeting of the Sorkingmen will probably be held on Thurs. day evening, which will be addressed by sev- eral of these gentlemen. —_+—— Brrerany —The residence cf Dr. Horwitz, Chiet of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, at the Navy Department, on K street. near 12th, Was entered a few nights since by burglars, who carried off about $250 m money, a gold watch and new overcoat belonging to Surgeon Bache, ofthe Navy. A razor was left by the burglar, and it is probable that he will be caught. —__e—__ RalLRoap SURVEY CoMPLeTeD.—The pre- liminary surveys for a railroad toGieorgetown, via the Aqueduct, Rave been completed, as we by Measrs. Philip Quigley and ingan. lessees of the Alexandria eanal, this morning. T! contemplate that he grading will be commenced in two week's time, atter which the work will be energeti- cally pushed towards completion.—Alezaniria Gasette. —_—e——— Port Lookout RalLroav.—The Engineer Corps of the Point Lookout railroad, under the charge ot Chief Engineer B. F. Tippett, are vigorously pursuing their » and have already reached thefarm of 5S Holly- day, Esq, about one mile from the city, gad in the vicinity Py Benn. ° Lge oe xaue ie encouraging, and an angury, we hope, speedy completion of the road. oe ‘Tuz GRaxp Saceep Corcenr.—The atten- tion of the public 1s called to the advertisement Ss Eeopgian colui Gee town EATERS Mscuras, President of George: Uollege, will preach a charity sermon St. Alogaies’ Church to-morrow & 11 o'clock mee, Se in, for the benefit of the Proceed: se. = distributed by St. Vincent de Paul So- chety. THE COURTS. Bawexvrrey Court, J. Say’¢: Brown, eg- ister —The following business bv been trans- ted in this court,—ju7. Decree for examin- ion of the bankrupt, returnable December 1, at lp.m.; W.S. Bancroit, of New York, Md -_— of claim for $137.60. 109. Petition fo: ischarge filed; oath before discharge taken and filed; order of publication and for second aud third meeting of creditors, returmable Decem. | ber 21, at a.m 116, Certificate of ‘anted to bankrupt; first meeting of creditors id; return on warrant. 123. Petition and schedules filed; order of Tefereace mace; ai. Judged a bankrupt, 122. Urder to amend sch-d- ule A: amended schedule A filed. 108 Order for examination of bankrapt, returnable De- cember 12, at 10a. m. 96, Assignee filed mis final account, and notice to creditors of same 61. Petition of assignee for power to sell prop- erty, and order on same; assignees certificate of exempted property, 18. Examination ot one of bankrupts as a witness, and adjourned to December 1th. 1v4. Petition and echedales filed; order of reference received: adjadged a bankrupt. 125. do, 126. do. 88 Third moet. ing of creditors held. 107. A F. Gibbons filed pabaey of claim for $45 7%, George Mason filed tter of attorney trom Gibbons. 6%. Petition for discharge filed; order of publi: returnable December vist, a! . 57. Pe. tition of assignee for power to sell property, and order thereon; Register’s vertiticate of exempted property. SUPREME Court IN GENERAL TR“ —This morning, on motion of Mr. Carrington. Mr. Richard Harrington, of the Wilmington ( Del.) bar, Was admitted to the bar. Judge Olin an. Bounced that they had agreed, substautially, on the revised rules for the Cvurt but as they. were not printed the Court would adjourn until Saturday next. to which time the Court Adjourned. Ii is uncerstood that the Court ‘Will not repeal the test oath pnt will so moaify the rule as to leaye it discretionary with the Court toadmit applicants without requiring the oath. Equity Covet, Judje Olin. —To-dey, Hilton Agt. Hilton: orger allowing $14) per month to complainant, Allen agt. Johnson & Kendati; order pro conferso against defendant. Smith agt. Smith; order appointing John C. Wilson guardian ad litem to infants. Oircurt Court, Chief Justice Cartier.—Thin morning, Morgan agt. Stanley; judgment of condemnation. Danecan, Sherman & Uo. agt. Goodall; judgment by default, flaal. rotection 9. mgt. Ripley sgt Brown & Son; placed ou the calleadar. | ilard agt National Pank of the Kepubitc: verdict tor plaintiff! for ¥859,09—Stanton for plaintiff. Crimmat Corrt.—No bneiness was trans- acted in this court to-day. The cas» of Joseph Nock, charged with baving mail locks in his possession, was continued to Monday. Distaicr Court, Judse Olin.—To-day, Uni- is; Same Vs. 160 © Copper still and fixtures; de- crees of forfeiture, Orrrane’ Court, Judge Purcel!.—This morn- ing James Nokes qualified as guardian to the orplians of John Karr; bond $400. Richard Burr obtained letters of adimimistration om the estate of W. H. Fenwick; bond $5,000. —_e—_. Rorpgry ts THE Market.—This morning between 7 and * o'clock, as Mrs. Emily Jobn- son, of Alexundri Was passing through Ceatre Market im company with a female companion, she was Tobbed of a porte-monaie contaming about #'s m curreney and a few pieces of silver coin. The purse had been Naced in her pocket om leaving the house of er friend in Washington this morning. and was missed about five minutes after she had taken it out in the market to make change for some purchase which had been made, Rey. E, B. S¥ypeR, of Alleghany City, and formerly of ‘i Methodist’ E; Church, Pittsburg, Pa., will preach in the Foundry M. E. Church to-morrow morning at 11 o'clock. The success of Mr. Snyder as a young clergyman 1s said to be very marked, and bis future fall of promise to tie church he represents. ee oes GENEROUS. — Several gentlemen connected with St. Paul's Lutheran Church, (Washington city.) Rey. Dr. Butler's, have, within the las* » proffered to the Rey. Dr. Tastin, of to the amoup: of $1,000. Jony A. THOMPSON. (Late with 8° C Ford.) DRUGETS Cor. 41H anv H Brekers AND Mass. GTON, D M. CUNNING MAUFACTURBER, byterian church, a life inswance policy | f GITY ITEMS. JEWELRY —Silver-piated Ware for the Holi- day Prevents, recetued this morning at Price's One Dotlar Jewelry Store, No. $35 Pa. avenue, mear 4X street. =~ Box Goats or Fea Jackets st 89 and up- wsree; Hunting Suite; a new lot Robes ac Cham re; Smoking and Cardigan J ote: ten | ew patterns of Joon. tashi mavty ear short, stylish Double-breasted Chinchilla and Elstian Blue Beaver Overcouts, just received | 4 | | | i} { 4 | st Saks & Co."a, 517 7th street, ze lbs “a ae OveRcoate._The Isrgest assortment ever offered here, in blue, black, brown. ¢ aud Iancy Beavers and Qoatings. plain M-lwas, Cassimeres and Coatings, brown, Mue and sancy Chirchillas and of other materials, for all sges, from three years to manhood, at Geo. © Henning’s, No. S11 7th street. One price only. —— I WANT 80MB larce square Feather Pillows, | Hawr Bolsters, Bed Sheets, Com forts, and Blan- kets, of all colors. Where is the b-st place to purchase them! You cam fiad everytuing in tbat line at Adamson’s, 506 9th street, ovar Penneylvania avenue. 6 a acaieaine From G. F. J. Colburn, Doctor of Dental Surgery, Newark, N. J- The Popular Dentrifice known as Sozodont, besides being 3 xeFy pleasant addisiou t» the toilet, contains ingredients that, if ased a-- cording to the directions, will prove of the heal! eTralest utility to the of the moan and teeth. “SPALDING's GuiUB” with Brash, always ready for use. Uonne, £0. ite, Surgevu Ubiropod: of twelve years’ practical experieace in United States and Banudae, And established ut $24 Peonsylvania avenue, between 4); ani ih stregis, since 1°61, successfully treats Corns, Bunions, Chiiblains, Ciub and imgrowinz Nails, apd other diseases of the fect with oat iN OF inconvenience to the patient Ca shoe canbe worn with ease imm-liateiy eration. Refers to the many eminent physicians, surgeons and thousands of other responsible persons who patronize hisestablishment. Hours from © a m to 6 p. m. Owiog to press of business at office Dr. White is unab'+ to visit patients at their resi- dences except between 6 nd 8 p. m. —_-—_—__ THRE APPROACH OF THE ROLIDAYS makes its | Psentially necessary, at least for a majority of our citizens, to economize, as the arrival of this holy time is very apt to make extra de- mands upon our cash on hand. Taking this view of the matter we ought to make a dollar go as far as it poesbly can; in other ‘vords, we ought to go to the Original Franc, a 7th street, be- tween Dand E, where Gent's F uraishing Goods are sold at prices to suit the most economical, For the benefit of strangers, we would say, that “the Uriginal Franc’s" store has a lare= plate glass tront; that he has no branch stores, and his stock is the finest in the city. 12,2, ——_o—_—_ TRAT’s THE Ban !—Gent's Furnishing Goods for the million, at the most po; iT, and known to be the cheapest store in this city, of Mesers. Franc & Goldman, Marble Hall, No. 458 7th street, opposite Patent Office. Good Merino Undershi: id Drawers, for 50,60 and and 75 cent cle, SL and $1.25. White Shirts, $1, $125, @1.50, and $1.75; a splendid quality, $2 and $2.50. Socks, 1, 15, 20, and 25 pair. Handkerchiefs, all ready hemmed, Good heavy Gloves, from 25 cents upwards. Neck Ties, Scarts, &c., of the latest les. and at low prices. Call in and see. mpare Goods and P ices, and we are sure that you will buy. The only agents for the new Royal Eag!e P: . testa ait trmeteansty APPLICATIONS IN BaNkRUPTOY.—Persous Wishing to apply for the benefit of the Bank- rupt Act, who cannot pay fifty cents on a dollar of their indebtedness, should apply berore the Ist ot January, the cime to which the operation of the fifty per cent. clause of the act is postponed. Gro. Mason, Attorney-at-Law, 1,9 and Solicitor in Rankrupicy, Orty Hall. ee Doctor J. H. THOMPSON HAS REMOVED his office ana residence from the First Ward to Massachusetts avenue, between Thirteeuth and | Fourteenth streets, immediately east of Four- | teenth street. Office ho rs before 10a. m., and from 4to7 p.m. Hours of attendance at the Woman's Hospital, from 1 to 2p. m. every day, Sundays excepted. 103 TNE ONLY PRACTICAL BATTER ON Tru | STREET, Is prepared to fornteh the beast Stik Hat at $6; a i Hai. s fi = yle led to pi tyle for i ane between Estreet and Mass bo 2i-eom_ =e RD HE UNDERSIG= ED WOULD RESPEOT- if } fully call the atten ion of the citizens of Washing. | on wud Geergetown to the fact that they have this | day opeved an INTELLIGENCE @FFICE. In room No 31, east win MENTO yace prepared to turndal Ciera. P fore, Bouse Servante. and general help of all ki ou the rhortest noties BF Sad-fa tion enaratied in all conser. Spacial the rental of houses and collec BLU & CO. 203)-e0lm" BLOOKB! BOPE!! ALL B17 ‘Those in want of the shove artreles will do well to ceil, a» Tam SELLING CHBAP FOR CA3H. E.G. WHEELER, {snd anal Brid. South «: 3. tn 1TO a 6 ITALIAN WIN! s. . bee CORDIALS, FRU No. 253 Prxasiivana Avese Lith and 1th ats south side Washington. 0. Italian Vermicelli Macaroni, &c ; Paxtes of all Pore « en; Pare & bind on ©: Naps y. © Al kinds of Obeice fan Win and Parmigiano Che oe DO Qe cvoy Es: f GENCINE BUOKSKIN GLOVES, MANUFACTUKED BY 2 BAMSBORG & FONS, Georgetown, D. 0. 87 GLOVES MADE TO ONDER no S-lm yLANOS!? PIANOS OF WM. KNABE & CO. PARLOR AND CHCRCH OBGANS AND MELUDEONS for Sale and Rent, on Basy Terms. at F.C. REISHENBACH, 49" Eleventh atrect, Atove Penusylyspia avenne. de sft" O CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. FOR BALE CHEAP!! IN LOTS OF 6,000 FEBT AND UPWARDS, 400,000 FEET or WHITE PINE LUMBER, |~ 1 &-4 BELBOTS, inclading an appre datie proportion of PANEL, 2c, ani s lot of 4-4 Cheney, at prices fr 10 TO 20 PE! THAN PRESENT lease call and see. ad NATH’L B. FUGITT, LUMB: DBAUL! Sixth et. west, near Penn. CENT. LOWER TAIL BATES. Rou-lm = Frovs: FLOUR LouR! FLOUR! FEED! FEED! FERED! FBED!! FLOUB AND FEED, In quentities Ww. ger 200., Indtaxe avenue and First atrect, ‘Near Baltimore and Ohio Depot. _-PFPPBPPOPPFPPPPPERPPE _ = THOMAS H. BARRON, = BR, CONTRACTOR, 4ND = BOOT TPERINTRNDENE. = i 1 6 merviod to rasa Dufider, and will em oars for kinds of pertntand by thee $07} oF, eponelbility; ‘ali-ee | | } BF yust sariowan sane SS WRarrine Parze for sale. Apply at | Brak Otice, BANKERS, 3.4. LUFF, Press. J. B. BRYAN. Pres't. WASHINGTON CITY SAVINGS BANK, (Obarted by Congress,} PAYS INTEREST ON DA&POSITS. Bonts and Stocks, Gold and Bilver bought ané pee A {nll supply of Revenue Stamps kept constuati; quent. oo 19-81 Jax v00xKe 2 v0., BAN KB 7, OFPCH TE Ta xasexs arrent market rates. ang hand a fail eappiy of all GUVERNUENT SONDE, ERVEN- THIRTIES, AND OMPODW» INTEREST NOTES, Urders for STOCES, BONDS, Bo, exon ter and collections made on al! accessible solos sett OF WASHINGTON B.D -*OKE, (of Jay Conke & Co. ,) Proaidens 4M. HUNTINGTON Cassier GOVEBNMENT DEPOSITUR? a * \MANCISE AGENT OF THE US)TM! STATES, LEth street, opposite the Treasery Dapsrion me: Government Securities with Tresenver Gnity Bieter, MOONS MILLION UVOLLARS.8 We buy and sell ali clauwsesof GOFRRVM SE ¥ ECURITIES at currevt market raves, FUBNJEH BXCHANGE and mass Osiietion sw ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF TH: @NiTED STATES. Vouchers ou st MOST PAVORABLE TREMS, and give oar- tal attention to ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MSN one FIRX and to any other business antrasted to os FULL IN¥OBMATION tn regard to GOVSRE MENT LOANS at all times cheerfully farnisbea, WM. 8. SUNTINOTON, Cashier ‘Wasbington, Marc! 1B. BRISTMAS. 10¥8. CHRISTMAS. 496. 456. M. P. LERCH, 456 Penna. avenus, bet’ no 31 and th streets us if sean we ge goed my Sitende Seo pab c iu general that Tbave again, Imocrted « stock Of TOYS AND FANCY. 8, wbich L me nist at wholesale end retail at the very lowest prices’ Come and see before purchasizg cles re. ~All colors of Berlin Zephyr at 25 cts Crechet work done to order. MP. de 2-1m 456 Pa. ave.. bet. 3d Anmy wacons, HauNEss, ac, ABMY WAGONS, HARNESS. ac., ALMY WAGONS, BARNEES, &c., ARMY WAGONS, HAR! ac. For sale ¢ueap for cash. 3. G. WHEELER. Seventh street and Canal i GOODS, 452 Bevente Sreeer, 0} FOREIGN AND DOMESTIO PAPRE-HAN NGS; WINDOW SHADES ASD SHAD OLLANDS; PLOTURE CURD: wiTE 19 AND Tas Aap aosmwouD rioTURe FRAMES AND FEE Ra PPREE Elson, and BNGRAV- PicreRE FRAMES of overy description made to PAPEaN Cures bs marenaret angels Frame» jO TUNING A’ a onncs. LERCH aud 435 ofa is. Be ANDREW J. J0TOR 2.00.. CARRIAGE wsanuFracTuRES THE HUDSON TAYLOR BOOKSTORE, 334 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. ESTABLISHED 1645. FINE TURKEY MOROUCO ARD HALF CALF BINDINGS. COOPBE’S WORKS. Pinely bound in hal? Turkey MOF. $3 VOM csenseee DICKEN’S | Wi Beurd in Boy “ASEPLL ALES (pees at u OR bal nding 5 Beautifully las: rated with fect Rng: ay ipgs. 48 vols... WASHINGTON IB vols. Bound in the fi ing, gilt. 2 BUSKIN’S W@RKS 12 vols. Fine balf ‘Boalury binding. gilt tops... SHAKSPEABE. 12 vols OD CGHIOD eesser.cceee THIER’ HISTOBY OF THE FRENCH BRKVOLUTIUN 5 vols London edition, Fuil bound in Engtish calf binding......§ STRICKLAND'S cs 0 Tar QUEENS OF ENGLAND. Bail English caif binding, gtit. 6 vols. nee 30.00 LIFE OF BAN SYM! OLL D BY Tus MONTES OF THE YEAR. Bull bound. ei oe +n $25.00 ROLLIN § ANCIENT BISTOBY. 4 vols, octave. Half booud — . Taif calf. (Bos. 40.00 Rcceresoneroreorronenm $16.00 | LABKE 8 SRAKSPBA 4 vols. calt, gilt. Belg20.00 vole SWIFT'R WORKS. London edition « Half boond aay 619 068 We shail be opening daily, FROM NoW TILL NEW YEARS, PACKAGES UF NEW GCODS Suitahle for THE COMING HOLIDAYS. Our Stock of JUVENILES Is large and weil eciected, end for variety ¢ be surpasecd by any house in the city 4 BEAUTIFUL STOCK OF SWISS, FRENCH, AND SCOTCH FANCY ARTICLES, FINE JEWEL BOXES, KICELY IRLAID WITH PEARL. NWA AND PARIS GOODs, PORTFOLIOS, PORTMONNAIES, . GENTLEMEN'S DRESSING CASES, &ec., &e., ke. BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS, 336 PESMBILVANIA SVREUR, dente 479 NINTH sTRERT. GEORGETOWN. Guoncrrows of the Oity Councils transacted any basiness Inst night ia comseq uence of the or of quorum in the lower Board. OLD TastamentT CHARACTERS ~The inter- tractive course of lectures by .E. Taylor, st the Bridge street Presbyterian Uburoh ts attracting considerable attention here. His subject for -morrow is “Balas m, the Soothsayer.” Tex Frove Marxer.—The following prices for flour Dave ruied during the week: George- town flour, family, S138€14.25; extra, $9 25a- ; superfine, $7. Canal flour, family, 1.75a812.75, extra. @.sun89.25, superfiur, 26.5088), Drovers’ Rest.—The following were the sales yesterday at Drovers’ rest. 700 head of cattle At $4887 per 100 Ibe. gross, 600 sheep and Jaubs at $285 per Dead: cows and calves, Siia- $75. No bogs offering. Smreerts or Coat Dretre tre Past Wreax.—Da i os toute Mining Company, 1,95 as follows ‘ tops: Consolidation Compan y, 1.740 tone: ( deriand Goal and Iron Company, 755 Hampshire and Baltimore Company, tow tone. Sixta Buitprwe Associ aTIox.— This Asso- cinuion beld s special meeting inst evening to elect atrensurer in place of A.J. Jones, re- sigved. Two ballots were taken, the first re. snltmg ie vote between Jas. W. Deebie and Robert E. Frye, each receiving ® yo. The econd ballot resulted—Frye ¥6, Deeble 22: and be former was elected. Tus New Toit Beives Over THE Agre- DveT.—The new toll bridge over the Aqued was to have been thi Christm: Present appearances, ite completion will probably be delayed by action of the Bridge Company, who erect a pier on the tow-path on the north bank of tbe canal, for tbe purpose of supporting the span across the canal at that point. The Obes- Speake sud Ubio Canal Company object to this, ‘an obstruction to travel on ibeir tow-pa:b, While the Bridge Company claim the privilege. and have had all the timber for the spam cut accerdingly. The superiniendent of the George- town division of the Cheeapeage and Ohio On- al Tecetved lofy orders this moruing t to allow tbe Bridge Company to proceed in constructing the pier as intended, and the pres- ent indications are that the completion the bridge will be delayed, unless some agreement 1s made. Errects oF THE Cop —Andrew Jackson ‘was among the lodgers at the station-house Ins’ night. Battep ror aA HEARING.—Frank Brooks was arrested last evening for an assault and battery on John T. Gregg, and was required to give bail for a hearing on the i-th instant. DisonpeRiy —David eg arrested this morning by Seargant an for disorderly Conduct near the market, and was ned $i. Buby Justice Buckey. Tee MUniciral CawralcN.—A meeting of citizens (white and colored) was heid Inst bt at Good Samaritan Hall, North street, and organized a permanent club under the pame of the Grant and Colfax Repubi Ciub of nicipal c elected president. Knowles vice presidents, tary, James Ferguson a Geo. Coakley secre- istant secretary, and Gasseway Waters treasurer. The president briefly addressed the club, aod after the ap- Ppotptment of a committee on hall, the meeuag adjourned Mencnants’ ExcHaANoR—Owing to the general freezing up there were no receipts oa ‘Obange this morning THE CaNal.—Advices bere from Onmber- Jand state that the canal is frozen over at tha: place and for some miles below, and so mach soalong the whole line as to prove au obstacle to boats, The ice Boat are said to be ai work, bowever, opening the way for boats «till pass— ing vp or down. The arrivals daring the month, to date, pummber 1-2. Frozex OvER.—Rock Creek is one sheet of ice to-day, aud skaters are there in numbers. The Potomac, from the foot of High street to the Aqueduct and beyond, is almost closed al- There are no vesseis arriving of departing the New York steamer due to-day had not arrived st noon. Lion Horet.—The Western Union Tele- graph company are making arrangements to establish a branch office at this hotel for the convenience of guests and ‘be publicgenerally ALES OF GRATN ON OBANGE PCRING TRE WEEK.—The sales on change during the pax Werk amounted to 1x0 bushels wheat (cond to choice,) at #2 joase 40, 2nd %®) busbels corn, pew at W cents and ol! st $1.05. Georgetown Advertisements. z en eetamment charscters Saljject for to Morrow evening ~ Balsam. the Sooth-ay er L BUILWING ASSOCIATION, TUWN. D. C—& Spectel incumbent e9-1112, ry To IGE BUSINESS —The undersigned be ab. t to SELLING OFF AT BEDI CED PRicks ; NGE hi make a change in business. will, edat consist of and Plain Merino: Popitus, Alpacas. Lawns. &c. Min aud Bove wear. in grrai vailety Cawbrics, Irish Lines, Shaw!s. Shirtings, ard Shertings. farcy articles; tocether with al! goole usually found iv a Dry Good Store: will Le offered “cal od aa for » i Aud examine for yerrselves MAYFIELD & BROW det im No. 121 Bridge at S. QeastErs. SS. Ro 73 om (j20ckRIne aT REDU For the convenience of my friends and the prb- Ne in. tal Lwillofer ms taree and wel! select 2 Stork of choice Family Groceries to cash buyers at prices 4S LOW AS ANY IN THB DISTRICT. > Te Pines an’ Liguors, Wai “riental. sui Beker, at $3, ual & ‘apy whiskies ia Hour. inds of Canne# Goode. Drips, and other iuxuries, Fancy and Staple Goods ‘W H. TENNEY. BolMé-Im Southeast cor. Ligh aod Bridge ats. LUMBIA HOSPITAL FOR WOME Cc Lyivein BosritaL. AB? Patients desiring t svail thomeelves of the at- vantage of this Lustien i private ton foome to the Matron. Se Ee es arloes cane rom @E to Gi: per” week. Gopendiug ape selected, this (ncludes Boart, Ware “Gricre tor ctmionn oes NT PERE BEDS hie Haciial cam be obta ined oF Soerat ts States Aco). and Dr. forsis. “let of ‘tbe Buresy of Medicus acd United States Navy, % (Ah Es Seca eztengate terry de ess See eaeee ees e CONSULTING BUARD: Wed ee Pees ETE oun. _Zimbsseil ‘Qny quantity to cult cessomers, ot ao SERRE GRAY ARMY BLANKETS, BEW, VERY HEAVY, from the late Govern ‘ment sales, cheap for cash. E.G. WHEELER, Beventh street and Canal Bridge Bouth aide. MP PORTE ime sarcon, eR BEATE Bo 2l-ecim