Evening Star Newspaper, December 15, 1868, Page 4

“ff _EVENING STAR. | Tee |Hotmaye are‘aimost at hand.—that | joyous season of the year dedic wed from time immemorial to festivities, good feeling, and | the giving of gifts’ Now, more than ever, | are newspaper advertisements consnited by all €laases to learn where the pleasant conditions ef rhe season can be best filled, and for the least expenditure of money. Those who desire to | avail themselves of the brisk business thus ereated sbould therefore speedily, and in the most public manner, make known the induce- menis they propose to hold out to secure it. LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, &c., Ti National TREATRE—(Grand Germaa sad Ttslian Opera Troupe in “Faust.” Wati's Orera Hovse.—The great mimic, Wm. Horace Lingard CaRroLt HaLt.—Fair for the benefit of St. Dominick's Chureb. Proy. A. V. S. Srra’s Art Gallery, 30) Pennsylvania avenue. opp FELLows’ Hatt, 7th street.—Fair for the benefitof the Assembly's Chureb. —_-—_ THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. Where to Bay Holiday Goods, &c. This week will no doubt fairly usher in th» usual brisk holiday trade, and business men ould at an early day send in their advertise- ments, as many people buy early to avoid the rusb in the stores just previous to Christmas, and to select theit goods froma full stock. We resume below our notices of advertisers in the Star, and will continage them from day to day in order that our readers may know where to purchase the best and cheapest goods for ine holidays. Ina large and well conducted dry goods es- sadlishment may be found many things ble for Christmas presents. Messrs. Peary & Bro., st the corner of Penn-ylvania avenue and 9th street, fally aware of this tact have just received for the holiday trade @ large assort- ment of Oloaks, Shawls, Dress Good Suits, Embrotderies, Cas-imeres, Cloths, &c..and their stock now embraces every quai ity of first class tancy and staple Dry Goods The upper floors of their large building are devoted to the sale of Carpets, Ou: Cloths, Rugs, and Matti where will be found a splendid assoriment of both home and foreign manufacture, and at very reasonable prices. The character of this establishment is too well known throughout the city to need a. word of pratve, having been estaplished im IS10. Purchasers will find it to thetr advantage to ‘Visit tbe house of the Messrs. Perry in making their selections of holiday goods. Of course Jewelry is among the recognized list of presents for the holidays. Now-s-days so much of the bogus kind has been introduced that the query naturally arises, where can I get the best? the genuime? thet which will be Worth its weight as purchase ? The aaswer is, at M.W.GaLT axp BroTuer’s Magnificent Establishment, on the north side of Pennsyl- yania avenue, between [ith and 1th streats. They guarantee all their goods. Walk in. A young man can present nothing to his lady- love more acceptable than a handsome Gold Watch and Chatelaine purchased at Galt's. ‘Time pieces they bave inevery variety; French Clocks at prices to suit almost any purse, and little Alarm Clocks to waken you at any hour im the morning. Then again, Jewelry of every deserip"ion; Kings of all kinds, plaia gold, set am precious stones; Bosom Studs of every variety: Scat Pins and Slides: Sleeve Buttons, and elaborate Badges suitable forall. Their stock of silver 1s of the most solid and duradi Kind. Table and Tea Spoons, Fish and Butter Napkin Kings, Salt Trays, and com- te Table Sets meet the eye in endless vari ‘The assortment of Gold Fob, Vest and Neck Chains is also large. The Opera Glasses of fheir own direct importation cannot be excelled, e-mpr.cing Sil kinds, Pearl, Ivory and Enam- eled, wich the name, gilt indellidly, marked on em as & guarautee of its value. Eveaug ¥ the Galts have in all style=, Pearl, Ivory and € Being one of the oldest estaolished | firms in the city, they cau sell, only what taey | boy, the besi, aud Guying for cash as they do, their ml ade at Galt’s that is saifi- cient proo he quality of the arucle. ur lady readers are always interested in the conditiot of the dry good= market, and are constantly on the alert as to where they can | Procure go0d bargains. Need we mention the | well known house of Wa. R. Rivey & Bao. at No. 36 Cewtral Stores, between 7th and =th Streets? This firm,determined not to b2sur- | passed, have just received one of the largest and best assorted stocks of foreign and domestic | ary goods to be found, embracing Irish Pop- | wis, plain and plaid Reps, in all colors, Cas- melons, in Sit and Woolen goods, rich Biack snd Colored Silks, Sbawls, Velvets. Opera Cloths, Gloves, Embroidered’ Linen. Hosiery, ke. The most fisudious will find bere what. ever their tastes may exact.as the Messrs. Riley bave bad a long experience in the bus: Bes, and consequently offerall stylesand q ates of goods. Their upper floors, devoiad to the sale of Blanket, Bed Spreads and Comfor Table Linens, and Napkins, Towels, Irish Linens and Sheetings, bave been replenished Wu « stock comprising the very best goods of this description, all ef which they offer at the lowest cash prices, Of course all will appear in holiday attire Christmas and New Years Day. and a neat fitting boot or shoe is indispensable to a com- plete toilet. To our readers in the West Eud We recommend the house of A.A. WILsom, ti Penn-ylvauis eR street. who bas just eplar, tock for the holidays The goods ot 1 by Mr. Wilson are of tne host Workmanship, and his establishment is fast b=- coming & formidable rival to cider houses. We are sometimes favored with ood sleigh. ing. and our principal thoroughfares are made merry with the jingling bells. Now is the une eighs in readiness, and not wa. ow. Whea prices are sure to advance jt the estanlish: ntof Jonas Kk. ELVANS&C and # Louisiana ayenne,and purcha-easetot Sleigh Betls. The firmad- versise Body, Neck, and Martmgate Straps; Bell=. ingly or by the dozen; Sleigh Baskets, and Kunners, at moderate prices. The ng season will no doubt be ous of the m iy ypable aud brilliaat ever w: essed in Washington, and the ladies are al- Teady busily engaged in preparing for recep- tiers. pa: bops, &c. What could be a more desirable present to a wife, mother, or sister, than a rich Dress Pattera,sach a one as cau be found at tbe establishment of Messrs. Jos. J. May & Co, 08 avenue, between ‘th and th stree eam be bad rich black Silies Worsted Dress (Goods, ilk Velvets, at prices greatly reduced holiday season. They have added Jarerly to their usual stock, and im the increase have manifested their customary good taste. “Enough to make those buy who never bought before. and those who bought before to buy tue more.” Their Kid Glove Department, to which they give especial attention, has received large Additions to the stock, imported by the firm from Paris. Alexandrine’s, Despre’s, Alex- ¢ Courvoisier’s make are offered at Prices. ‘The bouse of Messrs. Green & WILLIAMS at the corner of 7th and D streets, and their braueh store at 4067th street, contain complete Assortments of furniture. Chairs. Tables.Sofas, | and Lounges—Parlor, Chamber, Library and | Kitchen furniture of all kinds—are of the finest | description pleasing to view and no doubt | SUll more agreeable to use. Carpets, Kugs, | Oui Cloths, and Mattings at reasonable’ prices. At this establishment purchasers can find | many things suitable tor holiday presents the | AVINg just selected their s ‘View to Obristinas times . Ps Silver Ware of every description, Watches, Diamonds, and an extensive assortment of Jewelry, purchased especially for the boli- | days;and fancy articles x iy wi limit may be found. at the storeof Me, Shee | 3M Pennsylvania avenue, near 7th street and | as all pinchbeck or fraudulent scuff is foregn to the house, purchasers may rely upon all | articles being pa’ His cases are filled with | Jewelry of choicest design and the best work- mansbip. Mr. K. is also the agent for the Howe sewing machine, and has just received a large supply for the bolidays. No well reru. | lated household should be withouta swing machine, and it is just the thing for a Christ. | mas present, What is the use of @ costly dress without the | necessary accompaniments, such as the Panier and Bustle Skirts and French Uorsets? Bat, | im the Intelligencer Building, has a large as- sortment of these Goods, and all are warranted fo fit. or no sale, Persons desiring to dress Doll Babies for the coming festive seasen can there find suitable little Hoop Skirts to complete the outfit. Persons eresting houses, or those who con- template so doing in the Spring, would do wei! to call and see the beautifal Slate Mantels a° H. W. Hawitton & Bro’s, Builder's Se, 7c street, opposite the Centre Market, where there will be found also an exteasive Stock of Doors, Sesh, Blinds, and Builder's Hardware. ‘The first requisite for making a stylish dress is to procure a reliable patiern after the Istest Yashion. The dress, when made after such a Pattern, looks well, fits well, and is the admi- Fation of all who see it. Mas. MacarTy, om the southeast corner ef 9th and K streets north, ‘Bas jUM received & splendid winter style of Madame Vemorest's ins, Oil | trimmed patterns from emporium of fasbions. | dent (Grinder) | both sides of L street north. in CORPORATION AFFAIRS. Boarp or ALpgeMas, Dec, 1, 95.—Toe Chair laid before the board two communi tions from the Mayor, angonacing ais spproy st of several acts which originated 1 this doard Also, communication trom the Surveyor teply to resolution of this ooard of Dec. 7th, requesting information relative toa resolation that passed this board in The Surveyor says the resolution of July 7th was not re- ceived hy him. Also, communicttions from the Seer-tary of the Board of Trustees of Pab- lic Schools, irauemitting resolutions passed by that board at their last meeting. reqaesting the Councils to furnish one copy of Weob's Digest to each member of the Board of Trustees; ap- proving the bill “To increase the efficiency of the Board of Trustees of Pablic Schools,” in- troduced by Alderman Clark at the last meet- ing of the Councils, and recommending its pascage: and requesting the City Councyjs to authorize the Board of Trustees to rent suitable rooms for their meetings and the accommoda- tion of their officers, an to make an appro- priation for payment thereof; all of which were referred. Mr. Richards presented petition of Senator Sprague, asking permission to erect a frame building near bis brick house, accompanied by ‘a bill granting nim the privilege asked for. The bill was passed. Mr. Richards also in- troduced a joint resolution ap) jating $3,000 toe the Mayor to assist indigent persons, by giving them work at St per day, if able- bodied men, and by giving charity to widows, orphans and others unable to labor; referred to Finance Commutiee. Mr. Crocker introduced joint resolation requesting Congress “to amend the bill now pending for construction of a jail im this city by aduing to the number of com- missioners to superiniend the building thereof the Hon. Sayles J. Bowen. Mayor, aud one Member of the Board of Aldermen and one mrmber of the Board of Common Council of this city, to de designated by the presidents of the respective boards; passed, and the Qaair subsequently appointed Mr. Crocker on said committee on the part of this board. Also, bills for relief of Martin Cady, Michael Dono- hue aud James Biggins, refunding to them money deposited to the credit of the corpora- tion tor licenses, which Heenses were rejected by the Police Commissioners; al! of which bills were passed. Also, presented petition of Robert Jones for relief; referred. Mr. Morseil presented petition of Harvey, Clark & Given, accompanied by bill for their relief, aud for relief of N. Isdell; referred. Mr. Moore pre- sented petition of property owners on square 81, im the First Ward, for opening, grading and paving alley in ware, Accompanied by a bill to open, grace and pave said alley: passed. Mr. Crocker presen tition of Lot Fian- uery; referred. Mr, Moore, from Finance Committee, reported as a substitute for Coun- cil bill, a bill ‘extending the authority of the Collector of Taxes to receive moneys payable to the Corporation.” The bill enacts that trom and after the passage of the act “all moneys due or accruing to this Corporation, or receiv- able by it, for the redemption of property sold for taxes: for the procurement of licenses; for the privilege of opening streets, avenues or al- leys; to tap water, or gas mains, or for the privilege of entering sewers; and all moneys due, accruing or receivabie on any other ac- count which are now required to be patd to the Bankwhich is the depository of the fands of the Corporation (except payments made by the Treasurer of the Board of Police Commis. sioners on account of collection of fines, é&c, and payments made on the same or any other account by officers of the General Goverament which shall continue to be prid directly to the Bank 28 under the present law) shail be paid to the Collector @f Taxes, whose duty it shall be to receive the same, and issue therefor, without charge, a certiticate of payment im each case, which certificate shall be deemed sufficient evidence by the Mayor and Register that the sam therein has boon patd into the treasury of the Corporation. and shall constitute a legal charge against the Uoliector. The remaining sections of the bill make the hecessary provisions to carry out the first sec- ton above quoted; provides a system for the keeping of the books, the making ont of certifi- cates. the mode of making eutries py the Col- lector to enuble the bank to credit the tuuds deposited to the proper ward or other funds, &c, concluding with the usual repealing claus Mr. Crocker thought the Collector shontd not be burdened with this additional work without Teceiving compensation therefor, aad moved an amendment allowing the (ollector one per cent. on the sums received by him, with a pro. viso that the amount of compensation so r ceived by the Collector shall not exceed $15.0 im avy one year. Mr. Moore opposed the amendment, but was willing to allow the Collector a clerk. It the amendment passed he hoped the bill would fail. Mr. Crocker boped if the amendment failed the bill would not pass. The amendment was then adopted: Yeas— Messrs. Baker, Clark, Cook, Crocker, Kuiznt Richards, and the President (Grinder) —> Nays—Messrs. Fenwick, Lloyd, McUathran, Moore, and Morseli—5, Mr. Morsell moved 1) Iny the bill om the table; lost) Yeas—Massrs ‘enwick, Moore, and Morsell—3. Nays— Messrs. Baker, Clark, Cook, Crocker, Kaight, Liovd, McUathran, Ricaards, and tae Pre 0. “Mr. Moore movM to re- commit the bill to Committee on Fina: Jo: Yeas—Messrs. Fenwick, Lloyd, M. ‘tran, Moore, and Morsell—5. "Nays—Messrs. Baker, Clark, Cook, Crocker, Richards, aud tue Pr devt (Grinder)—7. The bili was then p as amended. Mr. Lloyd presented petition of Jes.G. Nay- lor for relief: referred. The Chair laid before the Board an invitation from the Washiagiou Skating Club, inviting the members of the Board to attend the grand Carnival at the Washington Skating Park Tuesday evenin, Invision accepted. Mr. Clark introduced a bill to provide for the payment for the printing ot the proceedings o1 the Joint Convention of y Conncils: referred. Aso, introdnced for the establishment of a Scienut High and Normal School; reterred, and dered to be printed in the Journal. Mr. Me- Cathran imtroduced a bill for the relief of ed Michael u reterred. Mr. Baker iutroduc: a bill to abolish the contract system of labor ¢ Corporation work and to provide for day < oor; referred. [The bill enacts that from aud ter the passage of the act, the Mayor is an- thorized to cause all Corporation work hereto fore done by contract to be done by day's work under the superintendence of the Commission - ers of the wards im which the work shall b- done} Mr. Knight introduced a bill to regu- late the pay of “common laborers” on Corp: ration work, allowing thei $2.50 per day her. after: referred. Mr. Grinder introduced a biil Abolishing the office of Assistant Harbor Ma+ ter, which was debated at considerable leng'h by Messrs. Crocker, McCathran, Grinder, Richards. and others. Mr. McCathrau moved an amendment, that the bill should not take effect until Jane suth, Ise, when the time—one year—for waich th« Assistunt Harbormaster ‘was elected by the joint convention of the City Councits hits ex. ared. Pir. Moore contended that under the sc: of Cougress, neither the Mayor wor Uity Cauncii have the power to dismiss this olfiver elected by the joiut convention of the City Councils, until the year for which they were elected has expired. Ifthe of this officer, however, has to be paid trom the harbor feeb, the Mayor bas a right to withhold payment of the salary if that particular fund fails Mr. Kichards contended that the Couucils hed the power to remove the officer, aad stup lis salary at any ume. ‘The question was then taken on the amend- ment proposed by Mr. McCathran, aud i: was lost—yeus 5, na; ‘The bill thea failed on its third reading—yeas 5, nays 7. Council concurrent resolution in relation to the Eastern Market was passed. Mr. Grinder presented petition of James H. Kichards to take clay out of K street south; referred. Sev- eral bills from the lower Board were referred. Mr. Crocker, from Finance Committee, report. ed adversely on the resolution extending the time for abatement of 5 per cent. of taxes, (unanimous report,) and the resolution was re- jected. [The time fer abatement of 5 per ceat. therefore expires on the 15th instant, to-day | Also, untroduced a bill exempting the property of the American Bapust Home Missionary A-- sociation from taxation; passed. Also, reported bill appropriating $25, io compensate Henry 0. Faller for reporting and compiling the testimo- ny taken before the investigating committee of the Jomt Conyention of the City Councils; oo Also, reported bill to refund to Win: T ‘87,26, taxes erroneously assessed on bis property; passed. Alse, reported back the Mayor's communieation in reference to the ie and Uhio Canal Company; ordered to be printed on the journal. Also, reported back the or’s_ communica. tion in reference to the action of Mr. Summers, the Canal Commissioner, in leasing a wharf t» Mr. Guinguad, and the Commitwe was d.s- charged from its further consideration. Mr. Richards, from Improvements Commit- tee, reported bills which were passed :—For grading and ving alley in square 725: re. Questing the Mayor to open a correspondence with the Levy Court as to the most feasible mode of improving Boundary street; to open ‘an alley in square 33); to curb, pave and gutter op south side of N street north, from 1th to 15th street west; and om north side of Virginia Aveuue, between jd and 6th streets east; making a0 additional appropriation of $1,9.4) out of the Third Ward fund; to consiructa bridge at inter- section of 4th street west aud O street north: to widen the gutters on east side of 7th street east, from E to M streets south; to grade and gravel G street south, from Ist street west to 7th street west, N street worth, from ith to west, and 22d street wes’, from Pa. M street north; to take up and foamy A to eurb, pave and go’ street wert, becwean C and Es ravel Lith street west, from N stree: no; Boundary street; to curb, pSve And gatter on ‘west side of 7m ‘street west, between H street south and Water street: to grade and gravel § street north, between 6th and 7th streets west: to curb, pave and gutter om west side of Ltn street west, between J) street south and Mary_ Innd avenue; on south fronts of squares 409 and 455; on south side of I etree: north, from Tiber Creek to ist street enst; to grade and avel istetreet west. between I and K streets worth; And ihe alleys in square oc, w cura, pave and gutter on east side of %b street weat, between D oud F streets sonta:and authorizing the Mayor to build a temporary bridge across Rock Creek at the eastern termiuus of K street north. Mr. Fenwick, from Improvements Commit- tee, reported bills, which were passed, to cur! © and gutter on south side of 'D stre eonth, between 2th and 13th streets west; to gerade and gravel K street evnth, between 6th and 7th streets west; and P street north, be- tween 3d street westand Vermont aver to relay gutters on 6th street west, between Vir- givia and Maryland avenues; to grade and gravel F street south, from 4% to lith street West; and to pave gutters on south side of G street south, between jd and 43 st west. Also, reported unfavorably on bill to open, grace and gravel 1th street west, between Maryland avenue and Water street; recommit- ted to the committee. Also, reported favor- ably on bill tograde and gravel F street south, from 43 street to the bridge over the canal at Virginia avenue; passed. Also, bill to take up and relay gutters on 4% street west, between G and H streets south; passed. Mr. Richards, from Committee on the Asylum, reported f: yorably on Council bill to increase the sal ries of the Commissioners of the Asylam to $250 per annum each; postponed. Also, from ImprovementsCommiitee, reperted bill to grade alley in square 732, known as Uarroll st.; passed. Mr. Moore, trom Committee on Gas Lights, ted a bill authorizing the erection and lishting of lamps on G street north, from 7th street west to New Jersey avenue; 4th street west. from New York avenue to Indiana Avenue: 3d street west, between New York avenue and Pennsylvania avenne: L street north, from jd to Gth street west; 19th street ‘West, between I and K streets north; northeast corner of New York avenue und I=th street ‘west; southwest corner of G street north and vist ‘street west; 7th street west, betweer. B Street south and the Potomac river; Corcoran street (so-called) running from 14th to 14th street west, through square 208; 2d street east, between Pennsylvania avenue and D street south; D) street sonth, between 2d and 3d streets east; corner of 16:h and K streets; corner of 16th and K streets; corner of 16th and L streets; corner of 15th and L streets; corner of 15th and K streets; 10th street west, between B street and Maryland avenue; © street north, from 4th street west to 7th street west, northeast corner ofiith street west and C street south; south- ‘west corner of Virginia avenue and oth street west: New Jersey avenue from (to N street; i2th street west.between K and O streets north; corner lith street west and © street south: norjhwest corner of 10th street west and C street south; 6th street west, from O to Mstreets north; two lamps on east side of Sth stree: east, between E street south and Pena. avenue, and on the west side of lith street ‘west, between M and © streets north; passed Mr. Baker, from Drainage Committee, reported favorably ‘on Council concurrent resolution authorizing and requesting the Mayor to pro- eure the services of one or more able and expe- rienced engiueers to co-operate with the Super- intendent of Sewers in making a survey of the entire city, with the view of determining a thorough system of sewerage for the saine; also in recommending an enlightened and ible plan for the improvement of the Wash- ington canal, and report some plan ter the ex- tension of the sea-wall and wharves on that section or Water street between the Arsenal grounds and Long Bridge. After debate, the Tesolution was postponed and made the special order for the next meeting. Mr. McUatnran. trom the Committee on the Washington Cana! submitted a lengthy written report, recom: mending the passage of the “joint resolution tor the further improvement of the Washington canal,” referred to that committee November 9th. The resolution 1s as follows: olved, de That this Corporation approves the plan for straightening and otherwise im- proving the Washington Canal, as set forth in the bill pending before Cougress bearing date May 20th, I=, and that the committee repre: senting the interests of the city betore Congress is hereby instructed respecttully to urge upon that body the propriety of enacting the same into a law. Anil be it further revolved, That the Eagimeer of the Canai be, and he is hereby, instructed to proceed forthwith, under the supervision of the Mayor and a committee of oue trom «: Board of the Councils, to dredge and deepea the canal te a depth of four feet below the plaue Of the lowest tides; the work to be commenced at the western end’ of the canal and to be & tended rastwardly; and that the expense ii curred on th ount be paid out of t »rintion heretofore made for the purpose act of 17th of April, L Provided, humw- +r, That no further work shall be done until the bill now before Congress shall have first become 8 law Mr. Croce moved that the bill be postpo: and printed on the journal. Agreed Adjourned. Common Councit.—Vice President Sardo in the chair, and all the members present except Messrs. Torrey and Fowler. A message was received from the Mayor, inclosing a commu- nication from Mr. W. D. Wise, in reference to the employment of convict labor in dredging and impioying the river channels contiguous to the city, to Which he invites early attention Mr. Wise says his suggestions have been te. yorably indorsed by the Board of Trade, infor- mally approved by the judges of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, favorably conside by the Bourd of Police, and are now being consider d by the Discrict Committee of the House of Representatives, Mr. Wise sn) gests thatif the channels are deepeoed and ry claiming the narrow front of water 1 Value cabnot be overestimated for the purpose of the Arsenal, Navy Yard, and other Gove ment works. The obstacie that has aiway faced us has been that its expense would be too great for the people to bear in the way of ordi- nary taxation, waich would lead us to expect thai Congress Would make an appropriation tw assist. He says that with the material exca- vated from the channel he would fill ap and reclaim the water lots, and this could b= done radually. For this work the Government Eas sever! first-class dredgers, which would require a crew of six men each, but from fifty to sixty laborers will be required to reuove the material from each. The greatest expense Would arise trom the force of laboring msn the convic who, aleaca Ibany Peni- tentuary. be employed on this work. to be cou- fined on & ve Also, a me-sage announcing his approval of acts. Also, & communication from the of Fire Commissioners, inclosing the y m ot Richard T. Jonnson, hostler of N gine Company, for the remission of a t referred. Also, one trom A. P. Pardon, = re- tary of the Trustees of Public Scools, euctosing resolutions of the Hoard requ ting that raca member of the Board be furnished with & copy of Webb’s Digest: approving the bill of Alaer- men Ciark, to lucresse the efficiency of the Board; referred. Also. a message fiom tle Mayor, transinttting a pe ition for erecting g: lemps in fron: of St. Paul's aud St. Mary's Episcopal churches ia Zid street west; re- ferred Also, message enclosing a communication from the Provident Aid Society in reference to providing for the poor of this city. The com- Muuication states that at the Inst meeting it Was determined to ack the Corporation to ap- point a Guardian for the Poor; that the expe- Trence of Jast winter demonstrated the need of such officer: that there will be great suitering and destitution, and it behoves them to make mmediate preparation for their relief. A bill Accompanies the communication providing for the appointment of such officer, at a salary of S—; that the Mayor shall assign suitabl- Tooms in the Oity Hall as offices and depots for the reception, storrge, and disbursement of do- nations to the Society; that all appropriations made by the Corporation shall be disbursed by such officer who shall keep a minute and accu- rate account of all donations received; thit such officer, in conjunction with the Society, shall select visiting committees to search out such cases as may need relief, and such office: shall request, if required. the Superintendent of Police to detail such officers as may be rv- quired to aid in the disbursement of the char:- ties and prevent misapplication; referred. Also, @ message enclosimg resolutions of Metropolitan Division, No. 19, Sons of Tem- perance. complimenting the members for op- posing the bill of Mr. Hine in refereace to tue sale of liquor. Mr. Juenemann said the tem- perance people were bothering themselves too Mucb with other ry affuirs, and especially ‘with the business of the city, and he moved to lay the communication on the table. Mr. hase moved torefer the subject to the Com- mittee on Police; agreed to. ‘The Chair laid before the Board the resigna- tion of Mr. O.S. Baker, the Secretary to the Board, which was read. He states that he was elected to the position on the 8thof June las: that the office was unsought by him, aud in the minds of some it was an election to fill a breacn, to answer & Lecessity imperatively demanded by bis party at the time; that the straggle was fierce and the conflict no less hazardous than doubtful. These things happily have passed away, and those, who for the hour., were suren- ous Opponents if not enemies, are new friends. The ‘otlice which was then thought undesirabl: and rejected, has in more quiet times becume soughtatter, and as he accepted the position in an emergency, to help to sustain order and tranquility, so now to retain harmony and Cenciliation he was willing to lay it dowa. Af- ter reterring to the vote of 13 to , in his favor, and thanking the members for their uniform kindness, especially those to whom he is po- litically opposed, be asks tuat lus resignation be accepted. ‘Mr. Bates offered a resolution accepting the Tesignation; appropriating $40 to pay him for bis services, 9nd selecting Mr. W. H. Pope to Sit the vacancy. Each proposition was yolud on and ado] ‘The following presented :—By Mr. Tay- jor+Communi from Mr. Forsyth, late superintendent of sewers. &., in reference to the sewerage of the First Ward: referred. ded Cas Sta SE nae ana on ina avent a 1s streets: |. Petition of ior ater ‘Ym reference to the grading of 2st street; Te- pet he By 6 reper eepgae of ed Secoud Ward against the passage ot Dill tor w sewer in 1!th street. from the canal toF Teferred. Petition for gas lamps ia Sith street, trom NM to O street: reterred. I°¢- ton of Aadrew McKeaua, asking to be reiia- bursed for extra work on E street, caused by he terferenee of Mr. Heury Himber,” re- fe By Mr. Sardo—Invitatton of the di- Tectors of the Washir ton Skating Park to at- tend ® grand carnival w beheld to-morrow; accepted. By Mr. Ball—Bill to exteud the culvert at the intersection of 2d street east and F street north; referred. By Mr. Arrison—Bull for pavements on ithstreet east. between Penn- syivanin avenue and East Uspitol street; re. ferred. Resolation suspending an sppropr ation for the repair of the Eastera Mai ket House; Bill creating the ot- fice of Superintendent of Public Schools, to be elected by the joimt convention, whose salary shall be $3,000 per annum, the duties to be prescribed by the Board ot Trustees; re- ferred. By Mr. L. B.S. Miller—Potition for a es lamp at the corner of 6thand N streets; re- erred. By Mr. Bates—Petition of James R. Louden, asking to be paid for services as mes- senger to the Beard of Police; referred. Bill for laying gas mains iu F street south, from Ist to Lith street west; in H street south, from 4 to 7th west; in M street south, trom'$% to ‘4 ‘west: referred. Mr. Arrison, from the Committee on Public Schools, reported the Aldermen’s bill making appropriations for the support of the schools for the year ending June 30, 185%, without amendment, Mr. Stewart moved tc amend by striking ont in the appro) ion for the col- ored schools $40,490.62, inserting $70,775.03, and by striking out “ one-fifth,” and inserting thirty and forty-one bundredth per cent., and also by striking out * 1860" and 1567;"" lost, ‘Yeas—Measrs. Bates,Chase, Bavis, Hine, Ruth- erford, Stewartand Taylor—7. Nays—Messrs, Arrigon, Ball, Bartlett, Brown, Dalton, Juene- mann, G.W. Miller, Nalley and Sardo—). The bill was then passed—yeas i3, nays 2—Messrs, Rutherford and Stewart. Mr. L. B.S. Miller, from a special commit- tee. reported bill to pay the apothecary of the Fifth Ward; . Aldermen's bill to change the grade of () street was passed: also, resoln- tion requesting Congress to amend the will Now before them in relation to the construction of a jail. by adding to the number of commis- sioiers to superintend the building thereot, Hon. Sayles J. Bowen, Mayor, and one mem- ber of the Board of Aldermen and one member of the Board of Common Council, to be desig. nated by the Presidents of the respective Boards. . Mr. Davis introdnced a bill fixing the salaries of the ward physicians at $50) per annum. The President pro tem. appointed the follow- ing gentlemen ou committees, in place of Mr. Kelsey, resigned: Ways and Means—Mr. Cbase; Drainage-—Mr. Rutherford; Unfinished Rusiness—Mr. Bartlett: Public Schools—Mr. Chase; Fire Department—Mr, Ball; Health— Mr. Dalton, to represent the interests of the city before Congress—Mr. Hine, At 10 o'clock the Board adjourned. ee as So.prgns AND SatLors’ Unton.—Ata regu- lar meeting of this organization, held last nignt at Union League Hall, (Captain Manning in the chair,) Wm. A. Short notified the Unien that he would propose several amend- ‘ments to the constitntion at their next meetin, also that a communication had been receive: from Col. Vernon, of Frederick, Md., stating ‘that the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union of that city, to the number of 2), would be here to at- tend the inauguration of Gen. Grant, and that they wished to have quarters provided, and that they deserved to be the immediate guests of this Union; also, thata letter from Buffalo, N. Y., had been received to the same purport.” He therefore requested that a committee of the Central Grant and Colfax Club and the Sol- diers’ and Sailors’ National Executive Com- mittee meet with the committee of this Union on next Saturday evening, at 319 Pennsylvania avenue, toconsult upon matters pertaining to the reception of delegates. Col. (tis, trom the Committee on Unitorms, showed that the total amount of money collected by the committer during the late Presidential campaign tor the purchase of uniforms was $17.50, and the wtal disbursements on the same $106.52, leaving» deficiency of $9.32, which had been made good from the chairman’s private purse, Patric Knox was elected to membership. seen A Sciextivic HIGH AND NoRM at Scnoor.— A bill providing for the establishment of school with the name given above was pre- sented in the Board of Aldermen, last night, and referred to the Committee om Schools, with instructions to have the same printed. Tie bill provides that this school shall be established immediately after its passage; its object to be to prepare the graduates of Grammar schools and others for the occupation of teacners and for 2 higher order of usefulness im scientifle, me- chanical, commercial ana intellectual pursuits. ‘The instructors of the school embraces one principal, and assistants not to exceed one it every twenty-flve pupils; the salary of the principar to be ) per aunUM, the assistants $2,000 per annum, and each additional assist- Ant $I.-00 per annum. No scholar w ill be per- mitted to remain in school more taan four yeers, Aud to pursue the studies of choice. At the end of their terms each schol: to receivea diploma, which, however, is a to be given as a guarantee of their abiliues to teach. gn LADIES AND GENTS’ FURNISHING Goops.— Among onr pushing and enterp: pUsiness men along that rapidly improving thorough- tare, F street, we notice that Barr, No. 355, tween 9th and lth, is making extensive ad- ditions to his already large and well-selected stock of useful and fancy goods for the ap- prouching festive season, “In connection with @ general Assortment of ladies aud gents’ fur. nishing go: im great variety, we noticed a superior selection of fine pertumeries and let goods generally, and a grest many beautifal and useful articles, particularly suitable for Corisimas and New Year presents. All in search of really nice goods in bis line would do well to look in at Burr's, with every assur- ance of polite attention and pertectly fair deal- img. An inspection of his goods would even well repay a visit. — The Sunpay Scuoor Uxtox.—The monthly meeting of the Sunday School Union of tais city was held Inst evening atSt. Paul’s Luth- eran church, The opening exercises were conducted by Mr. A.S. Pratt, Superintendent, who illustrated his method of conducting the fchool. Mr. A. K. Browar, President of the i then took then took the chair, and Mr. Imbrie was appointed Secretary. Ri from delegates to the late Convention a rstown, Md., were then made by Messrs J.C. Harkness, B.H. Stinemetz, G. Malcom Samuel Earley and others. Interesting re- marks were also made by Rey. Dr. Butler. The meeting adjourned to meet in the Ist Pres- bytering Church (Dr. Sunderland's) on the 2a Monday cf January ——— Fatal AcctpENt.—Ou Saturday while Mr. George Brady, of Prince George county. Md, was returning to his home at Forrestville, (Old Fields,) bis horse took frizh and running oft threw him from his saddle. His foot catching in the stirrup, he was dragged some dirtance, as is supposed, head down- wards, when by sheer weight the strap was broken and he was left lifeless in the road. The horse was fonnd ashort distance beyond. Mr. Brady's remains were conveyed to his home and interred yesterday in the family burying ground, in the presence of a huge con- course of relatives and friends. pe Resctaty Seema Tue River—Although the atmospheric temperature bus been very much moderate:, yet there bas been no ehange in maritime trapsactuions to-day. The steamer Columbia, Harper, from Baltimore, due here Sunday at- ternoon, arrived yesterday evening. after 2 few hour’s delay, but without much injury to her hull or machinery. The ferry steainers are regularly plying their trips between Al- exandria and Washington, thereby ensuring & convenience for the ee hitherto denied year. them at this season of INSTALLATION OF OrFIcERS.—The following officers were instailed in Mount Vernon Circle, No. 6, B. U. [H. C_A.,at the last meeting, by G. Ex. W. J. W. Thompson:—Ex. W.. W. . Lawson; ©. W., J. T. Springman; C J, Powhatan Hall; C.F. A. i 0. Wayne, Wo. T. Flint; C. Fulton, J. Marrow; ‘iv. Frederick Whyte, jr; Hon. H., A. Lawson: Hon. Treasurer, Wm. H. H. Kidwell; W. of D., James Jones; W. of A., Jefferson Morris. —~eo—— ‘ InceypiaRY ATTEMPT.—On Sunday night an attempt was made to set fire to the property of Mr. Wm. Rutherford, on E street, betweeu Lith and 12th, consisting of three brick-nogged houses. A quantity of raw cotton, saturated with coal onl, was stuffed under the weather boarding, which was also saturated with oil, and ignited, but fortunately the smoke aroused Mr. Ball, an oceupant of one of the houses, who extinguished it in time to prevent a serious loss. —_—_.—_—_ ConcerT.—We take great pleasure in again calling the attention of our citizens to the grand concert to be given on Monday, December 2i, Is6s, (see advertisement.) for the benefit of the Poor of the city, This commendable under- taking deserves success. The names of the executive committee warrant the certainty of 4n impartial and honorable distribution. The talent is first-class, insuring & concert alone worth the price of the ticket. —_+—_ Orvicers ROTED.—At a stated communi- cation of Hope f No. 20, F.A. A. M., held Friday evening, the 11th instant, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: ‘Wm. Mertz, W. M.; Joba J. Callahan, 8. W.; S _N. Thorne, J W.; Charies H. Dickwon, Sec- retary, and Richard Goodbart, Treasurer, —_—_-—_— Pe Guamp Caznrvar—A grand peg arnt val wall © plece this even! Skating Park. There itt be an illumination, fire-works, &c. and, with the band of the 12th infantry im attendance, a pleasant time may be expected. rex 1 Patios Lassies 0 ce eats a spirited “ Inga; com 1 Cay Id of it Colfax; Sli tarteccea bas Sova a Usement mareb. _—__»——_ oouee Preisene to bea in aad for the District of Columbia, | Mtrrosep Svicrpz oF a PRITER— Another | Wictim of Morptine.—This morning, atout nine o'clock, one of the servants in the house occu. Pied by Dr. Shedd, at the corner of sth stree: and Market Space, tonnd in one of the rooms of the house the dead body of Mr. Jona Norris lying om the bed, and Lieut. Nkippon, of the sixth precinct police, was at once notified, and the Coroner, Dr. W. W. Potter, was informed. Op the bureau im the room was found a small vial labeiled morphine. a goblet with a Iittle war in it, from whieh it is supposed he took the fatal dose, The deceased was a married bas a wife residing at No. 46) D street, put Das been dissipated recently, and consequently rented & room in the house where | he came to his death. He is from thirty to thirty-five years of age, and has been employed As a compositor at the Government Printing OMice, but having been drinking recently has not been at work, Yesterday some of his rela- tives ana friends thinking if he conid be in- duced to leave the city he might stop drinking, procured a ticket to take bim to Phitadelphia, where be has relatives and friends, and last evening they saw that his ‘was checked and that be got safely on the train, and they supposed that he bad gone direet_to Philadel- pbiA, until notified this morning @iat he was found dead, as stated above. It is now thought that instead of taking his seat on the train he got ont on the Opposite side, and went out at the rear of the depot, and on the way to bis room purchased the drug which he took some time auring the evening, as when found he had been dead apparently several hours. The coroner is this afternoon holding an in- quest, —— TRE Point or Rocks RaitRoanWorkMes— Case Dismissed.—Yesterday afternoon, the case of the Corporation against Mr. Murray, the superintendent of the laborers engaged on the Metropolitan branch of the Baltimore and Obio Tailrond was resumed before Justice Walter, in the Council Chamber, It will be recollected that Mr. Murray and the workmen Were arrested at the instance of Mayor Bowen and Commissioner Crane for digging ditches in Ist street, and that the case has been pending several weeks. Messrs. Leech, Norris, Totten, id N. H. Miller, of counsel for defence, were present, but the prosecution was not repre- sented. After waiting half an hour, Justice Walter said he was ready to proceed with the case, and Judge Leech informed him that the defence were willing to submit it on the evi- dence and argument for the prosecution. Jus tice Walter disinissed the case against’ Mr Murray, remarking that there was nothing in the charge. Messrs. Nerris, Totteu, aud Miller asked if the other charges were disnissed, and the Justice announced that his decision ap- plied toail. ———— IMPRoveMents INsipe THE CariToL.—The officers of the Senate and House of Represents. tuves during the recess of Congress, had she re. spective chambers and adjoining rooms réno- vated and refitted, and the Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate, Mr. Brown, and the Clerk of the House, Mr. McPherson, uuder whoe direction the work has been done, have received the congratulations of many Senators and Repre- sentatives on the manne? in which it has been done, On the Senate side the galleries have been recarpetted by Mr. John Alexander, of this cityy who has also fitted up in excellent style an additional retiring room for ladies Thehandsome furniture in the reception room and President's room has been recovered, that in the former with green, and the latter with red, to Match thecurtams. The various Committee rooms haye also been pat in com- plete order. On the House side the Speaker's Toom has been entirely refurnished. The car- petisa figured Brussels. probably Ze tera And elegant asany iu the District) Phe turat, ture and curtains are trom the establishment of Mr.G. M. Wight, of this city. The curtains are of silk brocatelle, green and gold, and the fotis and chairs elegantly carved, are covered with green and gold, matching the curtains. Abeautiful hbrary table in keeping witu the rest of the furniture is in the centre of this room gees Sm Bacon Turevgs.—This morning, Mr. Eman- uel Lancaster, a bacon dealer in’ the Centre Market, employed two colored boys ‘Thomas and Charles Holding alias “Rob Roy” to help him carry his bacon to his stall, aud af- ter they bad left he discovered tha! a fine shoulder had also disappeared, Detectives Coomes and Miller went atter and nabbed them near the 44 street bridge, and they were taken before Justice Clark, who dismissed the case of larceny and committed them under the vagrant act to the workhouse for ‘days. eee A.L. & H.R. R—The Alexandria says: The extension of the Alexandria, doun and Hampshire Railroad to Mercier Station bas been completed, the rails having been laidtothat point. Theturn table to be used there bas been sent for, and will arrive and be in po: ring the next few day: when the trains will commence running daily to what, for this winter at least, will be the ‘western terminus of that road. ——— Tue HORN or Prenty.—Baskets of fru cornucopias. as: Maiaga and vena oranges, containing French confect tawba grapes, Florida and H ana, pine apples, Fren sud American pears, figs, canned frui’s, 3-1 Lies, nuts of all kinds, greet the eye of all w visit the wholesale and retail fruit store Messrs J. W. Moore & Co., of New York and Baltimore branch house, No. $51 9th wel, late Richerd Ryou’ FRATERNAL Vistr.—Last evening, Priv ship Lodge, Knights of Pythias, loc South Washington, paid a fraternal visit ‘% Calanthe Lodge, at the hall of the latver, 7th tnd D streets, where quite a pleas: was spent. Appropriate remarks were by P.G. ©. Barton, P.C. Th A. T. Cavis and others. a Joux B. Goveu—Uader the aus: ef the Young Men’s Caristian Association, he B Gough will lecture on “Temperance” at the Congregational church, corner of Tenth and G streets, on Thursday evening. —— os, Tue RAILROAD Cases.—The he injunc ion eases growing ont of the construc. tion of the Metropolitan railroad, in tae Equity Court, was again postponed this morning. ——_._—__ THE COURTS. CrraNar Court, Judge Fither.— Trial fi ld Murder—This moraing the trial of Alice Gordon, colored, on the charge of inia.t child m Georgetown, m Messrs. Terry, Gozler and Price for defenc The evidence was to the effect that, she was encrinte, and bad been discharged from the plac> where she was im service; that subsequently she told parties that she was all right, child having been born part alive and pa: dead, and she wrapped it in a piece of cloth an’ threw it into Rock Creek: to others that dh ebild was sti]l-born: that a child was found it Rock Creek, and it bad marks on it, as if it had been strangled. This case is still on trial. Equity Court, Judge Olin.—To-day, Good- year, ex parte order; leage to petitioner to with draw exhibit. Jn re, estate «f John W.and Carolina Whee! decree confirming proceed- ings of Orphans’ Court. CIRCUIT CouRT, Jwige Cartter.— To day Philbrook agt. J. N. Harper; settled. Allard etal agt. Nailor; judgment on award. Joh son agt. Snow & Coyle; judgment by default: found. Middleton National Bank agt. King judgment confessed. Morsell agt. King; yer- diet for plaintit?. Baxkkurtoy Court, J. Sayles Brown, Re isler—The following business has been trans- acted in this court:—68. Petition for discharg- filed, and oath before discharge filed: order ot publication issued returnable December 3ist. at 10 a. m. 57. Petition of assignee to sell prop- erty and order thereou; Register's certificate of exempted property. 16. Examimation of on- of the bankrupts as a witness in the claims o! ——— Gayler. Si. Petution for discharg- rf Onrnans’ Covert, Ji Purcell.—The second accounts of Violet A. Williams, (now Abel,) guardian to the orphansof W. H. Williams. the first of John W. Myers, guardian to or- bans of John C. M; and first and final of Si Keating, administratrix of G. W. Keat- ing were approved and |. Letters teeta- mentary were issued to Mary Charlotte Howes, on the estate of John Howes; bond $3. NEW Fal srk oF DEOORATIVE 452 Sevenrn Srazer, opp. Patent Office, BEIG! "UENO ABORT, FATEH Axo DO" HD SHAN HOLLANDS; PIOTO! AND Ta-- enue. Na (a8; GILT. Ww, v u FRAMES AN? PICTURE FRAMES of every description made :> LOOKING-GL. ATES reset a Paran Font OP br ee eerumee. ** oN0-24t ines LL. [ROCK P14no TUNING AND REParnine. Beanasts: BLANKETS!) * GRAY ABMY BLANKETS, SEW, VERY HEAVY, from the late Govern ment sales, cheap for cash. E.G, WHEELER, Seventh street and Canal Bridge Boga side, THE SON TAYLOR BOOKSTORE, 334 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, ESTABLISHED it4s. iE EDITIONS In FINE TURKEY MOROOLO AND HALF CALF BINDINGS. COOPEB’S WORKS. Finely bound in half ‘Turkey mor. 32 vols. $125.00 ICKEN’S WORKS, (London edition.) i a in Bugitsh balf calf. 26 vols....-.§90.00 WAVERLY NOVELS, ( Bai 's Edi- tion.) Malf Roxbury Bae tops, Beautifully [llastrated with Steel Encray- ings. 45 vols... = $150.00 WASHINGTON IBVING’S WORKS. 2 ie. and in the finest half calf bin: ing, gil 100.00 BUSKIN’S W@BKS. 12 vols. Fine half Boabury binding, gilt tops.. $40.00 SHAKSPEARE. 12 vol Hatt galf. (Bos- ton edition)... nacebbie THIER HISTOBY OF THE FRENCH BBKVOLUTIUN 5 vols. London edition, Full bound in English calf binding... $29 00 BRICKLAND'S LIVES oF THE SUUEENS OF ENGLAND. Fall Eales calf binding, gilt. 6 vols. 330.00 LIFE OF MAN SYMPOLIZED BY THE MONTHS OF THE YEA Faull bound. gilt. seis “225.00 ROLLIN 8 ANCIENT HISTORY. 4 vols. ‘octavo. Heif boand. ambien ~~ T | CLABKE'S SHAKSPEARE. (vols. Half (CONE, GEE essen een weten $20.00 SWIFT'S WORKS. London elition. 4 vols Half bound... nessa * We shail be opening daily, FEOM NOW TILL NEW YEARS, PACKAGES OF NEW GcCODS Suitable for THE COMING HOLIDAYS. Our Stock of JUVENILES Is large and well selected, and for variety can not be surpassed by any house in the city. A BEAUTIFUL STOCK OF SWISS, FRENCH, AND SCOTCH FANCY ARTICLES. FINE JEWEL BOXES, NICELY INLAID WITH PEARL. VIENNA AND PARIS GOODs, PORTFOLIOS, PORTMONNAIES, GENTLEMEN'S DRESSING CASES, &e., Be, ke. FRENCH & RICHARDSON, CITY ITEMS, NOWHERE ON PERWSYLV ANIA AVENTR by We noticed More extensive preparations for "he eeming Cbristmas than at (be popular Cr» Dols Jeweiry Store of Mr. Prge, at No. 4, fourth ‘door from 4 street. This estadlisn— Ment is becoming ope of the mot celebrated in Washington. We do not wonder at thi tbe Jewelry and Plated ware, Sint ses, Christmas Boxes, A tety of Sparkling ormam: 4 sent a most tempung display. Among the 7 Inteet we notice Birnacan sets of Jewelry, Evrascan Neckiaces, Brazilian Bag Sets, Stats and Sireve Buttons. and French Flowers seis. Mr. Prigg is constantly adding to his stock, and all who want to bay preseats can find something to suit their tastes. ——_.—__—_— Fasnrowanre Oargs, and a complete as- sortment of Overcoats, for men and boys, are selling at prices to suit everybody at Hable & Co."s, 46 Pennsylvania avenue, between Sd and 44 streets. 2 —_ o__ GENTLEMEN'S BUSINESS Scrrs for #12. #15. $19 and $210 great and pira-ing variety, a: Gee. C. Henning’s One Price Clothing Store, No. 511 7th street; and the largest assortment oi Boy®' and Childrens’ Clothing, a! prices withia the reach of all, now ready for inspection —— TRING POR T Teern —The trag- wodont has taken @ very promine place among the most approved dentrifices of the day. It isa very popular article for t toilet, Bighly recommended by all who have need ft as & beautifier and preserver of (he teeth. refreshing the mouth, sweetent breath, and arresting the progress of di “SPALDING'S Gute. ——_»___ I WANT SoMB large square Feather Pillows, Hatr Bolsters. Bed Sheets, Comforts, and Bian kets, of all colors Where ts the best place to purchase them? You can find everything (a that line at Adamson Pennsyly: venue. * — Conwa, £0.— Dr. White, Surgeor Ubiropodi«t, of twelve years’ tacal expernenoe in the United States and as, and established at 42% Pennsylvania avenue, between 4 and sD Streets, since 161, successfully treats Corns, Bunions, Chilblains, Ciub and ingr: Nails, and other diseases of the feet without pam or inconvenience to the patient The shoe canbe worn with ease mmmedistely after the operation. Refers to the many posible persons who patronize bisestablishment. Hours from # am. to 6 p. m™. Owing to press of business office D White is unable to visit patients at their resi denors except between 6 aud § p. m. ‘TRE APPROACK OF THE & DAYS mMAkes i'« essenually Lecessary, &t ‘east for a majoriy our citizens, to economize, as the arrival ot this holy time 1s very apt to make extra de- mend+ upon our cash on hand. Taking this view of the matter we ought to make a dollar go as far as it possibly can; in other words, we ought to go to the Original Franc, 4 7th street, be- tween Dand BE, where Gent's Farnishing Goods are sold at prices to suit the most economical. For the benefit of strangers, we would =a: that “the Original Franc’s” store bas a tarce plate glass front; that be has no branch stores, And bis stock-is the finest in the city. at dt ene ttn THAT's THE BEN !_Gent's Furnishing Goors for the million, at the most ular, 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 Undershirts and Drawers, for 50, @vand and 75 cents: a fine article, 1 a1 Shirts, $1, $125, $1.50, and © quality, $2 and $2.50. ‘Socks, 1 d cents a pair. Handkerchiefs, all ready becnmed, 15 cents. Good heavy Gloves, from 2 cents upwards. Neck Tres, Scarts, &c., of the intes! styles. and st low prices. Call in and seo. Compare Goods and Prices, and we ate sure that you will buy. The only agents tor the new Royal Eagle Paper Collar. 21.27, cable trons id APPLicaTions in Bawkevercy.—Persons Wishing to apply for the benefit of the Bank- Tupt Act, who cannot pay fifty cents on @ doliar cf their indebtedows. should spply besore the Ist ot January. me to which the operation of the fifty per cent. clause of the 8. is postponed. Geo. Masoy, Attorney. 11,9 and Solicitor in Rankrapt sae a Docror J. H. THoMPsoN HAS REMOTED it office ana residence from the First Ward Massachusetts avenue, between Thirteent® and Fourteenth streets, imamediately east of Pour- teenth street. Office hours before tia. m., ac from 4to7 p.m. Hours of attendance at ¢ Woman's Hospital, from 1 to 2p. m. every day, Sundays excepted 3 = eS Parze for sale. Appiy ni tn GEORGETOWN. Affairs in Georgetown. Poromac Drvrsrom, S. T., assem their quarters last evening and procer Washington, where with Bridge » mpleted, as workmen wor be diggiug the to i ing pier on the north bank of the 1 @ TENT, 4.0. O. R—This Tent bid » Tegular meeling last eveuing aud receives 4 visit from the District Tent of R~ebabit 4 Ts. J.T. Ligh «rand dre: wh. h, which we respoaded to by Cbiet Rubr Lord. CUTTING AFrray.—Jobp alias Ball Pr while roceeding horseward n Neturday night Iast with a cempanion waned Scott. ¢» into an altercation with him, in which Priz was severely cut about the throat. Sovt: ras off. ned the unjured man went home, wh- aid was rendered. ImPoRTaNT Noric®.—The Mayor this mor ing received a notice from the engine: charge of the Washington sqneduct tha after the 15th instant the Potomac water would be shut off daily from Georgetown Heigh*s from 6 p.m.to 6 a. m..in order to prevent wastage, and to insure a supply in case « Tu Caxat.—There were a few arrivals of boats yesterday, as the ice in the canal breaking up very fast. Amoug the arrivals are the boats S meca, Mill Boy and Monocacy ‘With wheat and corn, . River Froyt—Entered and cleared— sor Columbia, Harper, Baltimore. The New ¥ steamers due W-day have not arrived yet, bu are expected, as the ice is getting weaker ey. y bour. MERCHANTS’ EXCRANGR.—Tbere were no receipts on ‘Cbange this morning. Yesterday, alter our report closed, 45) bushels of wheat changed hands at $2.01. fire. Georgetown Advertisements, SELLING OFF AT BEDI CED PRICKS TO NiGiaxcs! Bestia ai und ~ > mabe a + i until the Isth day of March next, offer there ary ‘Cambrics, Trish Linens, Shectings. fone ticles; usually found in a Dry Good Store; will be at reduced prices, Call and examine See reuresinse. PAyziece & BROWN. ier St. Georgetown. D.C. ovals a Business strictly couidentisl. nis la G20ckRI Es AT REDUCED PEICES. For the convepience of my friends and the pub- Hic in . Lwilloter u Brest chalct reais Suceier cass Secs at prives AS LOW AS ANY IN THE DISTRICT. whterteriars opi steniie tay heave, ant ‘Tiguorer Weiekles, Charts Ww. Bol4im Southeast cor. Hishisid bridge sis. NEB OF jivy STREET Al BNN- COMERS SVuvania Ktentee> Paee CBOMO'S, PRANGS AND GERMAN donee *SuaNoland t MOBUM Ss _de 3k int} cor. iith st sod Pe ave Aur wacons, sanness, ac., ARMY WAGONS, HARNESS. ac ABMY WAGONS, HARNESS, ac ARMY WAGONS, BARNESS, ac, For sale cheap for cash. 2. G. WHEELER, Seventh street and Canal Bridcn. South Bowl-colm FEED! a FLOUB AND FEED, bb