Evening Star Newspaper, December 24, 1868, Page 8

—_w-_— 6. <7 ee * ae EVENING STAR. JOUBLE SHEET. Hair Brusbes, Poc Yatlery, Razors, Seis- | corm, Smasen’ Gloata Women War Belly tad | Doli Carrisges, a noliday prices. = | Sis & Reiy, corner of High and ist streets, Georgetown, D. C., have 8 fine stock of Christ- | mas delicacies, comprising Figs, Pranes, Cit- | ron. Currants, Raisins, Canned Fruits, Mince Meat, Almon: LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, &c., To Night. Navtowac TuzaTae—The grand spectacu- lar drama of the “Black Crook.” Augustin Daly's Finsa of Ligat- Pecans, Walnuts, Paimnuts, | Cooking Wime snd Brandy, Cider, Butter, Jel- lies. Dried Apples, Dried’ Peaches, Eaglish | Pickles, Weleb’s Best Family Flour, Crauber- ries, Spices, Fine Old Brandy, Rye Whisky, Oia’ Jamaica Kom, Sherries, Madeira, Port, and California Wires. Pror. A. V. S. Surru’s Art Gallery, 3 Penpsylvanis avenue. | —— Fretivat jand Hall, for the benefit of Provident Aid Society. Gorsuch Chapel. The Provident Aid Society held a meeting Cantegecky Mait.—First appearance o | !a+t evening iu the Council Caamber, City Monsieur Adrien’s Imperial Foreign Bailey | Hall; Hon. Peter Parker in the chair: O.S, Troupe m the Grand Freach Can-caa, &:. | Bake secretary pro fem. ‘The committee appointed at a previous meet- ‘og lo Urge upon the Mayor and City Uouncils the necessity of appomtng or e! bie Person as guardian to the poor reported progress, and, on motion, was continued. Mr. A. K. Browne expressed bis regret that there was such a slim attendance at the meet. | ine. ns dne notice had been given, and he wed to see a large attendance yEnso much suffering to ook” Mati- al evemug ting @ suita- £2 o'clock p.m performance of the “Blac Crook Wat's Orera Hovss.— Matinee at 20 “Forty Thieves” and “Pocahouto<.” In the evening Daly's new drama, “A Flash of Ligh Eine.” ke Waren Cuaret, Capitol Hill —F; | present time, and there should ment by the Sabbath School at 74 o'clock. | at one Istawp Hat i.— tval for tue benetit of | Gorsach Ubap had Never had he ist as at the be action taken sed. to reheve the distr He related } but rathtut ¢ Hon. Peier PB: @ that he a Boots &e. | was « nts that bad com dsard they were um. _ —»—— eer made a tew r Ks, and Terretted that the attendances shin, aud hoped such would not be the n he chairman os the a.K Ds for Hen Dix THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. Where te Buy Holis A This is ab Christmas £ make uy 'or mittee on Etecti Rs, Lrowne. submitted ® reportof nm mt- Mcers tor the Peter Par Secretary, Kk. Steph suing year: P eet. sicteut, Wil- Jas. ROB. ras, Directors— burst Slo see Furth, Jobn R. Arrison S. AH. Mckim. Seventh, Dr. Jame: E. Lioya before b i s said th fid mot think such @ sm th nein sab yan to pro. nd he v s election he vod wen thongbt astonidas eutivens did not take {the meetiag. HM ction of officers te | i another meetng, Wheo there maigls ‘| larger at * | Mr. FLA. ran | More interest in the ob: | preferred that the e ned ux MH thonght a be secured by bol afternoon Mr. A. R. Shepherd said he ¢ lar riends will call, andot course it | iy veceseaTy to have something mice to muisten | t ¢: such as cam be procured ot JS Hesavit & Sox. and sith streets. His | Of 8 guardian for the rset his owa mpathy. He c be mentionsd | mined to decline are- Red and Waite, Freach and | in view of the pr ermen Wins, Bordesu,Borcundy, Santerne, | it Xc.. Prime Old Baker aud Gibson Waiskeys, | vices were Absinthe, Jamaica Rum, & can | City Couner be procured either in nt | deal of suffering would be a! red. Messrs. Henault cevote their whole attention | Mr MeGine was in favor ot gomginto an or trade, ard their priees are very | election of officers at once, and not waiting for suffering in the city. Councils had not tion of the soctety iu regard to the appoint It mdiex 20F. tk want ie. They are able to gaarantes the | the City Councils. purity of their sock, to which they mvite the | DMs. CS. Rates said the Counetls at th atrention of the pubite jast meeting were engrossed with other busi- Could anything be more secep Dees. Mr. A. R. Sbepherd said the Councils ¢ F | harcly be excused for their non-ae € thst will ever bea menication in Farber. bmitted he Councils. Christmas presen How-e and Le reminder of ws Beavy bank secx Read the rhs thaw a fine Buiidi meth yor two week= Business men hat con- ed largely. bat small contributions had | tribo ITNeY, s wk uses or | Swelled the coffers of the society more taan al out uot the | Snything else. The sociery needed some one city at the very lowest prices. “reom who could control the distribution of Ecouewy is the order of the ay. im and ont | er charities. On account of the looses mine nd persous wishing to parcha-e | 1% Which basiness wns done last year, society was $3,000 short, and we bad it not been for General Howard. | mt: Baker advocated tmmedin , Statiouery. or Fane days will naturaily sevk the place whe will get the best article for the lowe There are several place which will aus wer thes+ reqaitemen among them is ike well kuowa Meir Booksiore ot Puitr 3 Vapi AvenUF, between + Which Avgus's Sula im bi cipal streets of the world notin: as one of the host ivaua av ne bolt they organ- .R. Shepherd moved that the election Ts be postponed, and that they adjourn to Monday evening: said meeting to be givea 1- | notice of in the different putpits of the city and tress, | through the newspapers; which was agreed to, outhe prin. | In reply to a question of Mr. A. R. Shepherd a terms of | the President stated that, in deference» to the blish- wishes of the society, he would serve auother Their stock term. jsomely bound aud beautifully , Mr. A. R. Shepherd explained the duties of ocks. Prayer acd Hymn Books | the proposed new officer. guardian for the Bioles, Photograph Albums auc Javenie poor; afier which the meeting adjourned Books, Writwg Desi: : I gees Gee ber Go Segar Cas Rhetorical Exercises at Howard Univer- Goods, inkstands, Games for children, and a | sity. great pumber of other articles, rich, rary, and Last evening the closing exercises of the tal! Deanrifus. at all prices,and especially adapted | term of the for boliday presents. Itis all very well to be abandantly supplied ‘With oli the table delicacies the seasou, buy if the butter ts bad the Christmas cueer isa fatiure. We bave no doubt that a gloom bas Deen cast over hundreds of C nas = by : the disce very, at too Inte a monient for reuandy nator Osborn and Dr. Osborne. of that the buiter was poor. The customers of | Fis... Rev. J. W. Alvond, Dr. D. #. Nici is, that popular dealer. Grou’ M. OveTan, Uen. | Ex-President Rove: Gen. Whit. tre Marker, peved cote: this way ns bi tery aud Protessor Bascom, who occup' idea Print, end © varieties are alwa: seats on the tloor. The setool room is ait up to mark. “A)yster's Butter” is a househoid | 404 commodious one, 40 by si) feet, furnish Word at 2:1 good tables, and housekeepers ia | With the latest style of school tarnirure, iz search of the pick of the market invariably ©!Wling Dlackboards, Kc. At find their way to bus stand. Geo. Ursres, * ring . (GU males | 3 Jx., &schip of the old diock,” is also nebiey_ | ‘*7¢d the room and tue their seat ing 2 Age reputanen for fair deshog, and in |) ‘heee (which i» double the ow *Hpplying 2 good article ix the buster line. {| tendance sakes ata hope toe ! Thieis ghout the last chanceto lay im your | age ct the pupils is 17. the younges supply of Wines, 22d Liquors, Pickles, Cigars, | and tbe olde The exercises we: Ac, for ibe holidays, a! d we take it for granted by reading the Leper sae ere f Prove that such of our reatere 44 Tish to purchase | BE the hymn wGotie Love.’ aud prayer by for themselves or frieads, deciee pare articles Mae ties aattel ontisoae Bt the lowest prices. To do this bay oniy of ry pe “ ic ve = <a oa jalogues, &c., and many of them were on Feliabie business houses such ae the old and | OOF at sc camocitncus were very Nat Normal and Preparatory Dapart- ment of Howard University wok place im th Howard University. The examination of the department by the trustees of the University Was concluded yesterday morning. Taere Were quite a number of th= parents aud trieuds of the pupils prevent, inctuding Geu. Howard, ber in w bite gi ‘Well known establishment formerly EC. Byer | Sire, BE sead: aad iw decks bi & Cos, now Taos, Rvsseut & Co's. 246 Acquitied themeelves ac creditaply ss pupils of ail. the Minnie Hevnas , singing, tod, WAS Yery fue, esp cially tiv Ligne as uobieaaries eri singing, At ‘the gvucluswu of te It comprises | * ts eral Howard Male 4a fer = ‘nh | Temarks, gat be bad attended the exan » Fren z inaions, bestia vey im sayiag (hat ave ahem, tay Ginger, i | the pupils bad B Very thoroughly traved Dairy Cheer. aizo, Stilton, Cheddar. and Piae | it I arr, eo teat fe, Freuch Peas, Mushrooms, Olive il, | themselves i i . the f e anuer ia WbICR they bad Aequitied Us a Pe selvee, reflecting credit on © : d Camrnstt. & Co, Penasytvam |X! 'T Biter, principal 7 ; posite the Metropolitan Hotel, offer | Lord and Mr BOTY, tatier E y superior stock of Cotlery, Hardware, swember of the Freshman Class.) assistants avd mony ovher useful articles, among which | 20d im couclusion be gave te pupils so way be found many suitable presents for the | £0Cd advice. Senator Osborae brivfly « i boliday-. This iz One of tbe oldest establisa- | ¥i8ted the pupil memes in the city bas gaiaed a wide repa- ® Gaited the ree tation, their prices beiwg very reasonable and | SPeui to be brough: to a clos. whea the goods offered by them warrauted asrepre- | Girgory Bdvancea to the platform, and, it sepird. Housekee} ing articles in great vari-ty | beb-lf ‘of the pupils, thanked the te for ther svcvices durmg the term, as Gur mercantile men sre very energetic, and | also the trustees of the university, aud in Wt is gratifying to see the display of goods made | weil choten language, be, on behall of the im the different show windows. Now= call for | PUpt!s presented Mr. Barber a beautiful whut- more praise than Messra. Jas. S. Toruaw « | 0 Sud Miss Lord a handsomely framed s ih street, Hext to Odd Fellows’ Hail, | Portrait of Gendral Grant. Mr. Barber was who have (be greates! assortment of Lu lies taken completely by surprise, bat Keg? ong or om Companions, Toy Trunks, imported Ladivs’ | Ul Test pascal te the Saicuels, of the finest Turkish Morocco, Gent's gifts. and giving a brief history of the schvol Sacks, Fancy Lap Rotes.a fine vaticty: Pock. | uee be took charge of it, etaung that he had et Books, Portmounies, und a great variety of but little doubt from bis past experience, that ether useful and pretty’ goods, which will be | BSshort waghiet siaddot: ‘aon ere Spprecianed when eoen. appropriate hymn bad been sung, the assembly ‘There is no time now to look around much | w for clothes, so I will goat once to A. Saks & Co, 17 Seventh street, where can be foand Men and Boys’ Overcost+, Business aud Dress Robes Du Chambre, Smoking Jackets, Howung Suite, Ties, Scarfs, Hosiery, etc. That old and well-known firm ef J. W LEY & © b street eles ip dismissed with the benediction by Rev. Dr. Nichols. — PLBasant Scereise.—On Tuesday evening, the Rev. Mr. Bittinger, pastor of the Seventh- street Presbyterian Chureh, found his residence suddenly taken possession of by the members ey | of bis congregation, who, in full force, as- poy eet ioe es a neat “ sembied there, literally loaded with the good ae eng rapidly of various ar- © things of this hfe, including flour, sugar, tea, * dry goods trade, well ited tor coffee, silver-ware, dressing gown, and almost Ghtisimas Dreveats, among which are flne every imaginable article of household wee. Fagied Dress | Paiteros, Embro‘dered aud Entirely iguorant of the designs of bis generous rare che’ Handkerchiefs, Gloves, &c, at | people, the reverend gentleman, at firet, knew Srrcwtion te ce Prives. They tuvite special | pot what to make of it, but as bag, bundle, atteption to toeir large stock of Dress Patterns of every quality and description, the prices of they have marked down in order to re- duce stoel by the first ot the year. Buy your Chromos, Tows and Fancy Goots at the new store of Jewett & Cottins.on Penesylvania avenue. north side, one doot est of [2th street. They have a great many Bovelties. Catholic Prayer Books, bound inevery styie, selected especially for holiday presents, may de bad at very reasomabie prices at the store of T. J.SULLIVAR, 339 F street, between Sa and Jeth, together with many useful and ona) tal gaods tor the holidays. Ina large and well furmished Chima and lass ware establishment may be found many things for holiday presents, which are not only ornamental but usefol. Messrs. H. Bay) Co. at thi er of 7th aud F streets, invite of the public to their large stock of fine Frencb and English China Dinner, Tea and Toilet Sets, elegant Vases, Coffee, Boxes, Cologne Sets, Smoking Sets, Cordials, Sets floe Pinted Spoons and Forks. Castors, Waiters, Cutlery, Plated and other Lamps, Fea Sets for basket, and packet in quick succession passed in review before him, he soon adjusted bimselt vo circumstances, and it was not long before he began to “see it, and we doubt not, to +his entire eatisfxction.” Mr. J. H. Herron, one of the elders of the church, on the part of the con- ‘gation, addressed Mr. Bittinger in a neat and ®ppropriate speecb, expressing their warm Sstaebment to him and his family, and also their lively appreciation of pris pastoral labors and success during the past year, to which Mr. 4. responded in appropriate terms. ‘The com. Pay wns then handsomely entertammed by the lates baving the matter in charge, after which a- social intercourse prevailed; and at a seasonable T ihe Bumerous guests separated, a St. Axy's IsPant AsyLUM.—Among the MANY exceilent charitable insti uttons: cris i. mdst. among the f Femost entitied to the Tom rabe* of those charitably disposed, is St Avo's lufapt asylum, situated om the corner of Twenty €fch street and Pennsylvania ave. bue, adjacent to the Circle. This excslient ins stitution oF charity is the Teceptacie and nurse. Shown of ne are loft gate, 008 ATLA the ‘ of life wderless < Tae tess Sad motherle.s, children, and Toys. YT of our ws frieudirss GCRORGRTOWN ADVERTISERS, tle oues. without regard to sect, retigion, : . r cims. are tenderly cared for. Pay _Timotby Titcomb’s popular porm “Bitter. ° lone standing, amounting to ees Sweet” is suggestive of © combination req dollars, which must be cancelled be wie Which exists to 2 greater or less degree donations of our alms-givers. Sister a; ‘Brougbout ail natare, but is not pleasant to Will be glad to receive gifts of provisions an, ihe sense of taste ‘The eweet without the bi | clotBipg ae wellas money ior the a er may be found im the Cakes and Contection- ‘hee little orphans. Farcnn, he Bridze street, George- has a uede! Confectionery Store. ‘There are flour cotton mills, coffe mills. and such mills es that in which Pete McGovlre got bis jaw broke by Abe Hicken = Tday; but the most popular MILLS aboat Dbristinas times is he who is seliiue, at 1s Bridge street, G. towo, ‘ i Se Booms, Statiogery, Se ea SECOND ANNIVERSARY. vervary of the Young Men's Christian Asso- | ciation of Washington will be held on Monda | evenueg next, in the Union Bethel Oburch, street, between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets ——_.——_— Puntic Scoot Vaca:toy.-.The pubiic schools of this city will be closed to-day ast) after New Year's day. | Wrivng Desks, Work Boxes, Dressing Cases, | Aiusical Instruments, Ladies® Purses and Wal- | lets, Perfumery, Toilet Soaps, Tooth, Nail, aud from the Peeple. Co-OPERATION WITHOUT ResPonsrnitity.— Editor Star: As the Stax hasbeen always ta- vorably disposed toward the discnssion of all questions tending to elevate the class. @s, and believing it still climbs to some good will towards them, » ima few sen- forthe failure of Uo-operaire. Stored ie tee of Co. ve the ‘United States. The plan of go-operation 1s something more than twenty years old, and has been pursued With varying degrees of success in many par of the world. The Rochdale Society, the p: neer enterprise of the world, hasschieved a success that is traly wonderful. From an ii- significrnt commencement with scarcely a hundied dollars capital, it bas grown to enor- MoUs proportions aud now numbers its mem- bers by tens of thousands, and its capital by In the Wnited States the success that has at- tended these enterprises bas, as a rule, been very indifferent, But one of any magnitude ‘has been able to carry on @ business witu any- thong like permanent success. The others, aud they bave been numerous, have lived along a sickly existence of afew months and then mis- erably died out, There are various reasoos Why this state of things is so, some ot which 1 purpose nowcing betore I finish this article. otwithstanding the failure of most of those inaugurated in tuis country, it is evident to any one who bas thought upon the matter thit ta» principle ui terlying the system of co-op tron 1s correc Local and other causes perhaps have pre- yent'd the ence learrying out of the plan, but for this of course the plan itself is wot re sponsible. Let us look for a moment at some of the more Prominent associations of this Kind tlt have existeC in this couniry within a few years The n Assoctation, of Charle be formed September. 154 “tor Tading in groceries, prov sion, ons wu Ock Of been th bh, up to the presen b thousan same t ) Tua NV simen a poor man coulil y. It was not conte & society that would furnish + nblic wilh goods, mer would p business, mereial ep invested as an s has been sll “ Je ‘hose that baye from this principle bave almost ia- y been forced to euspead ther opera. F ashortand usnally expensive ex. -operative Association of New York, that recently suspended opera atter a year’s trial, was one of those orgin Upon the pian of furnishing its patrons at lowest possible price that would pay the penses of conducung the business. Tt begau With g capital aboat the same as that which the Onartletoren society commenced, aud with every promise of sa #5, but its elemeu\s of dissolution were sown at its birth. Lnstead of conuucting business upon strictly cast pria- ciple", and at an expense not above absvlu/e necessity, it gave credit, and employed a force equal to the discharge of double the amouat of business that could be done on so smal a cxp- italand m such limited quarters, Its daily expenses were sufficient to ruin it ualess it je more than double that whi: But to come uewrer bome. ation was ueder ed in this cityin August, I~ more favorable auspices than greeted any of its predecessors. lt opened its doors with a caj)- itl of b y tweive hundred dollars, or about double that possessed by any that ever started betore it. ‘The trade that flowed iu upoa it during the first three months of its existence was truly, remarkable. Everybody ed pleased with the “ ¢--operative store,” and ac- cording to the r of the “board of dire January, the enormous bust- f neariy =| Ldollars per mou'a then twelve hendr dollars enpira New York prototype. was formed upon the plan of furnishing its patrons at tt lowes! possible cash price, but unlike thitit did not, pnder ny circumstances, give credit. Jt seemed to all that this was on the high road to success. Business was increasing, it had all it could possibly do, and things went on :wimmingly. Bat from’ the very first it was destined to fail. The enormous outlay in the way of salaries was sufficient to Kill it, if there Were no other cau-es, To doa business of six thousand dollars per month required an expenditore of over five hundred duliars, or nearly bine per cent. on the eulire sales; and as the directors had decided upon ten per vent. as & Iwir profit over firs’ cost, it ean readily be seen (bat, in orde: wv pay its Way, an average trade of at feast th ove AMOULL WAS Reces- sary every month. In addition to tis. tho-e conducting the store were not selected on « coent of their krowledge of the business, thus it labored undera difficulty which of would ruin any enterprise. Again, ifs member Is the members of Society togive thit their uaqu ifled support. As soon as the “co-operaitys Succeeded in bringing down prices generaily as all will sdmit it did, iis patrons & zn dropping off one by and returaed to their for er grocers, WhO Hi as low as tue + 0-0paaliv this way its wo thoasand por 8 would not pray yexpenses by quite three 1 Tt wow beeane a quet ow long it couid keep its doors op-n ris were made to re uscitate it, but all to Boavail, and it fluaily 4, sly failed. It will be see by this that thee ful ures aregiot atinibutable to avy et in the system, Lut rather to the manayemenr, and Will be found to be the emse in every in It wns feared, and justly too, that experience thas far that no ot thy: kind could ever be succe: prise of fully introdnoed bee. Bat 1 believe we are destined to b agreeably disappointed in that, A great o' on to forming another sovie!y like those dy described was, that i absence ui Act of incorporation, each dividaal menibder was responsible aud bab for the entire indebtedness of the asso Under these circumstances it will readily or seen, that DO man of property would b thus’ responsibie, by becoming a member. opviste this. & has been formed lon plan that offers aitractions to mambers, while jt throws upon them yoge of the respon s of these Associations ‘The principies of the Leagae are, to wai gether and mske a contract with some re=97n- sible grover, to imruish all necessary ariiot#s at acertain stipulated per evnt. over the actuit cost Of the goods, the grocer to provide bis own funas; the League being responsible for no (hing, and accountable to nobody A nominal fee of twenty-five cents is charged those wish- ing to become members, this beiag necessary to defray the expenses of the League. One is now in successful operation in this city, imaugu- rated by the employees of the Government Printing Oflice, and it comprises something like four undred members. Co-oPmiaTion. Epitor oF Tue Eveninc Star:—If you baveany hngering respect or sympathy for those benighted Indies who have no desire to vote, or be heard in public. and have no wish to exchange the position, nature and scriptare assigned them, for the dubious houor and bap- pines of being the equal (?) and rival of man,— ‘will you evince it by saying a word in their bebalf to the President and Directors of the Weshington and Georgetown Railroad Com- pany. in reference toerec'ing & warm and com- fortable station at the junction of their road ai Seventh street and Pa. avenue, or in default of this, erasing from their “transter tickets” from the avenue to 7th street, the words, “Good only at the Junction” It is not only cruel, but absolutely barbarous, to compel Jadies to stand at this point, where for a whole square there is notso much as & wall toshelter them from the wind sweeping Gown six streets, and where hack-drivers, news-boys, and organ-grinders “most do cou- ate.”* From eight to ten minutes seem to be the intervals, between the passing of the 7th-street cars—long enough at this point, and at this season, to chill the blood of the “stronges' minded woman,” not to speak of those of us who ciaim consideration as being “the weaker vessel,”"—both parties would gladly walk oo, to keep their blood in circulation, until over- m by the car; but if they do their tickets are forfeited, and they must walk the whnir distance. Atthe lsth-street janction a better arrangement exists. There is always a sta- onary car, where passengers can seat them- selves, and though they may have to wai the whole intervai—fitieen minutes—they are sh. tered rom the “peiting of the pitiless storm A frequent visiior t9 your city at intervals of a few years, am much gratified at the very obvious improvement in two respects. ‘The Fire and Police Department. I have no oucejbeen alarmed by acry of “fire,” at night du- Teng the three months [ have been here, and as this was formerly of almost nightly occurrence, I inter thesPaid Fire Uepariment” ts the bes sys'em for the control of tuis verrible evil. For- merly tbe nights here were “hideous,” and days often disturbed by rude and disorderly boys, or the osths of the drupkard. Now I have only the rither pleasant voices of the little news br ee Deng “EV RBING STAR,” “Ezpress,” Ome d the cheering sound of tue oyster born. Washington ought to be (if not like Da- the oy ot all Americans, Henortienty fesse cans. utifull, 4 founded by one me of The he ther of his Coantry, man Liberty, it should Mecca to a Piletims trom the ends of the earth come ‘reedora Nree Rae ip At the shrine F: the aay Rotice is taken of this will you add to Makers tne ay eUEREINE to Pocket Book cases whitey erobrinty of manutacturicg small 10 could BF carried tn the Pocvet large reg, t least Dal a doveen, letters to made of different qualiues,” Alsen ae tpts Uoffee pot, with a cover to answer for a for the use of those whoeata cold dinner away from home, and who would drimk hot cifee instead of liquor if it were only as conveaie st, A Vistroa. WASHINGTON Cry, December 17th, 1863, ——»——— Fourtu Warp WorxixoMEn’s Ustom.—At an adjourned meeting of this xssociation, held last might in Mission Church, on L, 4th and 5th streets, (Mr. Crane in the ir.) @ letter was read trom Mr. Crossman, newly-elected treasurer, dect to give bonds for $3,000 unal the fands reached $i; whereupon, on motion, he was requested to act as treasurer pro tem. Resolutions were of- fered by the Chuir, aud adopted, declaring it to be the duty of the city government to tarnish as much work for laboring mea as possible during the winter months; declarmg that even though the proposed improvements mty cost more than if made during the summer months, yet the good tbat would result by relieving the pressing wants of the poor would far outwer the extra cost of the work; that it is ip a:cord- ance with sound poltey And Wise statesman. ship to furnish work for 'hose who are willing to work, rather than cause them to depe: mpon soup houses; and condemning the bul introduced by Coanctiman Fowler, of the Seventh Wart, providing for a reduction of the rates of labor from two (o one dollar per day, as unwise and imrolitic. The foliowing names were submitted by a committes to constitute the Board of Directors, herlection of whicu was postponed for one werk: BP. H. Donegan, Wiliam Bowen, M Murphy, William H. Scott, Jona Frank J. pkiio, J side, Jeremia Soha Hicktey, tates, Henry Butler. Jas. Browa, Amos ckens and Pi Ae (purr. Wiliam Murphy sugee ointment of a commit ut tho ADd-expr on of the meeting at the bill « Mr. Fowler at the Iast m-et- Ing of the Councils; upon w! marks were made by the Ohair, and Mes os My Alderman Baker. and. others: bat, without tking any jon thereon, the meeung at. ourned, There were qnite vol presmcations tn ay. among which . Thompson, teacher of the F. District Mate Grammar School-and wh. the way, hes Year of his valuanle services asa teacher in th CtY—Wwas the recipient of a handsomely orna. mented plated coffee pot. of the mo: purth tion was made by Master James Styers in a neat little speech, in which he bore testimo: fo the faith o! and intelligent labor bestow pon thera by their teacher, and promised, in behalf of his fellow-scholars, that they woud exert themselves daring the remainder ot the term to show their appreciation of Bis services im their behalf. Mrs. Amidon, the esteemed teacher of the Female Grammar School in the same Distric'— and whose health, weare glad to say, is im- proving—received a handsome plated tea-p Miss Mary Ann Lee, of the Second Male 1: ate, received @ gold pen and penci rab Eekioff Wise, of Female Laterm: d ate No. J, a plated butter dish; and Me. Diniel. music teacher, was the recipient of a Christ. mas cake, from Female Intermediate, No. es ILLINOIS STATE ASSOCIATION.—A sperial meeting of this organization was held list night at 35 F street, between Ninth and Tenth, when the Iate president, Gol. H. D. Cook, was presented with a handsome family Bible, bound in Turkey morocco, suitably in- scrived, as a token of appreciation of his esti. mabie qualities as a gentleman and an officer Colosel Cook bas filied the position of Sate agent for Minois for the past four years, aud his labors having been brought t a close he now returns to that State, bearing with him | the kindiy wishes of all Ilinoisians resident here. PRESENTATION AT THE Boys’ ChassicaL Hid Scuoor.— Yesterday, at the | clore of the =chool exes cises, the pupils of the above-named institution surprised the teacher, Mr. Hunt, (formerly the well-known eM®cient rrevcipal of one of onr public > mar schools) by presenting him, asa Christ mas present. an elegant silver cake basket. Tae Presentation speech, by Mr. Hermon Beach, was very felicitous and appropriate, and Mr. Hunt responded in a most feeling manver. The pupils Of this flourishing institution werr then dismissed anti the Mcnday atter New Yeat’s. —— MARRIAGE ON a STPAMER.—Among the prs- sengers on the steamer ©. Vanderbilt yesterday moroing from Aquia Creek were a party of two intent on marriage. The course of their true love had pot run smooth at home. and they ran away to bave the marital knot ‘ied ta this genial latitude. Aboutten o'clock Rey C C. Meador, of the Baptist persusion, made his appearance on the boat, and im the presence of Capt. Colmany and Purser (juinn united in | the holy bonds, &e, Mr. Thomas Jones aad Miss Phoebe Merrill, residents of Spoitsylya- nia county, Va. Nereps Rerar ‘The bridge over the branch at the corner of “th and B streets is sadly heed of repair, and unless it ys speedily do: will be beyond mending. The bridge ov sth street, between Q and R—a bill for the rep ur of which bas passed—nerds immediate attea- tion. It seems that on the bridges in the uorth- ern rection of the city, as soon 4s a plank i= loosened, it is carried off for firewood. We have but little ¢outt, however, that tuese bridges will be speedily repaired. ES Fine.—Retween eight and nine o'clock Inst night, a two-story frame honse, situated at the corner of East Capitol and 13th streets, belong- to Mrs, Kiernan, was consumed by tire, involving A Isss of about Sia, upon which there was an insurance of Si). ‘The dwelling Was unoccupied, and although the police and firemen were promptly on the spot, the dif- ficulty in obtaining walter prevented a stream from being thrown on the flames, ——+-—— ELgctioy or Mixister.—The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church has decided to | invite Rey. Dr. Duryea, of Brooklyn, to fill (/ Pulpit, made vacant by the death of Dr. Gu hy. It ts not known yet whether he will a:- cept the call or not. but we understand there ts reason t@ hope that he will give it fayorabli nsideration, The salary to be paid is the same he now receives, viz: $5,000 per annun see hnas ieee THE Potomac FRont.—The sndden cold change in the weather has produced a heavy coating of ice on the river, and cinsed app bepsions of another partial blockade of nw gestion. For some distance extending aloag Doth shores the ice js quite substantial, and scores of youths and men are avalling them. selves of the opportunity for fine skating. ‘There are no arrivals or departures to note. ——_e—_— ‘Work Ogpgrep.—The Commissioner of the NGLISH AND | | by t ust completed the twenty-iirst | | approved | tyle, at the hands of his pupils. The pre ener Ser cenene Samce Cots snpile: Fae peaueeeke | oie team of thc Opening of the Protes. » ‘THE COURTS. cr court, Fisher.—Yesterday, Wm. end Wm. Taylor, indicted for petit larceny, and Wm. H: for larceny of tools, were found guilty. ary Hawkins, indicted for petit lafeeny- was found not guilty, as also Frederick Johnson, indicted on a simi- jar charge. Lemuel Fugitt, charged with bas- tardy—being the father of an illegitimate child. Mary E Johnson, the prosecuting witness, testified that she formed the acquaintance of the accused on an excursion, and that he had copnection with Ber a* her mother’s house. CrroviT CouRtT—Judye Cartter.—This moro ing, the case of the Corporation vs. Bligh; judi ment by defex!', final. Jenkins & Sons vs Kircher, do Flack & Sons ys. Hugh; jutg- ment confessed. Kennedy vs. Natioual Bauk; continued until Saturday. Equity Covurt.—This morning, the injyaac- tion case of the Baltimore and (hio Railroad vs. Elien Harris, administratrix of Jas. Harris, to stop proceedings at law, is being argaed The defendant obtained judgment against the company some time since, for damages sus- tained in Virginia. on the road. Mr. Buchanan appears for the railroad, and Messrs Davidge and Fuller for defendant. Mr. PRESTON Fow Le, the young law student who tell from a third-story window in the house of Colonel Michael Thompson on San- day last, (an account of which we published oa Monday) 1s lying very low at Colonel Taom; son's residence, corner of Masuachusetts av nue and Fonrieenth street. He was conscious for the first time on Tuesday morning, aud slight hopes are entertained of his recovery. —__e—__. A PLEASANT ENTERTAINMENT was given last night at the Consolidated Business l- lege by the studenis of the commercial aad | | ladies’ departments. Orations, music, aud the reading of the “College Iadepeadeat” formed the program m erate ares o B OY Conpuctons.—In the ite T this head in yesterday » STAR i was at Mr. Isanc Bu, conducwr of car reetrosd) bad been removed This was mistake Mr. Busey revigned bis position oa he road. Inquast.— Yesterda the @orod her, beld ag inquest ou the body of Mr. Ed x Preston, whi ng him-elt was Hoticed in yesterday aud a verdict was rendered that he came lo his death by bis oOwM bands, a OFENING O7 A New Onvace.—See notice in | tant Episcopal Church on A sizeet soath, Cip- itol Hil, on to-morrow (Christmas day.) Seats | free. iF | ——-+—_—_ INPANTICIDE —This morning officer Dan- ningtow found a dead male infanton the steps of St. Peter's Church, Capitol Hull, supposed to have been murdered. —— Frencu & RIcHarpson will keep open ore until 12 o'clock to-night for the ac- jation of their friends and the public. —-<+e-__ OITY ITEMS. On! Yas! On! Yus! On! Yes! Go into the United States Clething House of S. L. Hanle « Co., 465 Pennsylvania avenue, (under U.S. Hotel,) and try on one of those splendid of Clothing, and we are sure you will -¢o down” on your greenbacks and purchase it You bet! —_-—__ GewRaT QUANTITIES of children’s low priced Suits as well as fine ones, are now oflered at prices never before presented to the Wasning- ton public, by Geo. ©. Henning, No. 511 7th st Desirable suits for children and boys from $5 to $10; Overcouts from $5 to 14. —_+_—_—_ Tomy Frrexps a sTomeRs —Call on Christmas Day, between 6 a.m. and }2m., on George W. Paeur’s Bowling Saloon. under Me- tropolitan Hall, D and {ith streets, and taste bis egg nog. Come early. Gro. W Barve. — CARRIAGE Stirrers AND Socks, to keep the feet warm when riding, only 2) and 25 cents a ADAMSON’s, 6 506 Sth st, next to Pa. avenue. pain ulate tes A N&GrRCTED Congh, Cold, or Sore Throat, ght be checke imple remety. Frown's Bronchial Trockes,” if allowed to progress may terminate seriously. For Bron ebits. Asthma, tatarrh and Consumptive Conghs, “The Trucks” are nsed with advantaze, giving oftentimes immediate relief ingers and public speakers will find them also excel. lent to clear the yoice and render articulation wonderfally ea: 0 go San REESE APPROPRIATE HoLtpay PResENts.—To th- curious and observant it is at all times ples Ant to cbserve the inagnificent display of goods brought together in endless variety by the taste, capital, and exergy of our mercantile | Mep, but especially co at this festive season oF the year. In casting about for substantial and appropriate gifts we observe many most desir- able atticles to be had at the extensive Harav<s, Trunk, and Saddlery establish; of Messrs James S. Topham & Co., No. 50s) 7th street, nex! to Oda Fellows’ Halil; ameng them m beantifol srticies for ladies and the children sneh as Ladies’ Companions, Toy Tranks, orted Ladies’ Satchels, of the finest Turk -t oroceo: Gent's Sacks, Fancy Lap Robes, a fine variety; Pocket Books, Portmonntes, snd A great variety of other useful and preity goods. which will be appreciated when seen. eotiaeee aes Cunistwas GrrTs.—Nothing better thaas nice Carpet, Set of Cartains, Rugs, O!tomans Stair Rods, Cornices, &c.,and no better plas to get them than at W. S. Mitchell & Co's., cor- ner Peunsylvauia avenue and 9th street, over Perry & Brother's dry goods establisament. 5 Ss Uorns, &0.—Dr. White, Surgeon Chiropodist of twelve years’ practical experience in tl: United States and Canadas, aud setapiished 424 Pennsylvania avenue, between 4), and streets, since I-61, successfully treats Corns Bunions, Chiblains, Ciub and ingrowing Nails, and other diseases of the feet Withou pam or inconvenience to the patient! Tne shoe canbe worn with ease unmoed ely after the operation, Refers to che many eminent physicians, surgeons and thonsa. ts of other responsible persons who patron:a his establishment. Hours from 3 a.m. tp. m. Owirg to press of business at Dr White is unable to visit patients at their rea dences except between 6 and 5 p. in. —_+—__. APPLICATIONS IN BANKRUPTOY.—Persont Wishing to apply for the beneflt of the Bank rupt Act, who cannot pay cents on 8 dollar of their indebtedness, should apply berore the Ist of January, the time to which the Third Ward has ordered the wook of laying | operation of the fifty per cent. clause of the sci down flag footways on the north side of the Nortbern Liberties Market, from Seventh to Eighth street; as also a flag footway across from the market to Massachueettsavenue. This isa needed improvement, and the work will proceded with immediately by the contrac- tor, Mr. Wm. Huzzy. — Drath oF AN Otp Resipsnt.—Joseph M. Downing died on Tuesday evening, at his resi- dence on L, between Seventh and Eighth streets. Mr. Downing was master carpenter in the Navy Yard, where he had many friends, and in connection with his brother, was an exten- sive contractor, they having the contract for the erection of the Franklin school building at the tume of his death. Rete es THE LIBERIAN COLLEGE.—The visit of Mr. J J. Roberts, the first President of Liberia, re. elected three times, and for the last five years is ned. Poe PRG 0. MAfon, Attorney-at-Law, ne and Solicitor in Bankruptcy, Oity Hail. —e—_— Tu® APPROACH OF THR HOLIDAYS makes its eseentially o , at least for a majority of our citizens, to economize, as the arriv: this holy time 1s 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 at far as it bly can; in other words, we ough to go to Original Franc, 494 7th street, be- tween Dand E, where Gent's Furnishing Good: are sold at prices to suit the most economical For the benefit of strangers, we would say. that “tbe Original Franc’s” store has a large plate glass tront; that he has no branch stores. and bis stock is the finest in the city. 12,2, 1: —eo—— THAT's THE BEN !—Gent’s Furnishing Good: President of Liberia College, will doubtless | for the million, at the most popular, anc awaken new interest in that important institu. tion and in the welfare of the entire Republic. known to be the store in this city, of Mesers. Franc & Goldman, Marble Hall, No Mr. Roberts is at present in this city, at 34x l2th | $58 7th street, opposite Patent Office. Good street west, the guest of his friend Walker Lewis. Sa ScctaBLE oF THE INDIANIANS.—Last even- ing, the first sociable of the Indiana State Asso- ciation took place at the Union League Rooms, ‘9th street, and it was a very successful one. both in point of numbers and character of the entertainment. There were about two hun- dred ladies and geatlemen present, including | that you will buy. General Shanks and McKee Dann. —+—_—_. ARRESTED KOR M' ‘esterday, Lewis Hampton, colored, was arrested by Lieutenant Johnson on the charge of murder, bat after an examination befor Justice Walter he was dis. miseed. It appears that Hampton had made seme incoherent statements about cutting some party, and it was supposed that he was the per- son who killed Mr. Johu H. Faal&ner ia June ast. ScHooL Tzacugrs Pat. teachers of the p: saleries for the nonth of December. the First District were paid through Mr. Jud- son S. Brown; Second District Mr. George F. McLellan; Third District by the treasurer; and zea District through Mr. William J. Mure tagh. Liquor DEALERS’ AssocraTION.—A meeting of the Liquor Dealers’ Association was held at Ubree p.m yrsterday, at Trades’ Union Hall, P.O. le, the president, in the chair, James T. McGowan secretary. A large number of persons-were present, and censiderable busi- ess WAS traceacted, the meeting adjourned at ‘8 late hour, ——_.— JauEs WoRMLY, the celebrated caterer, ac- pew roma Secretary Seward and the British Jans cond Fiera e Aubara dak seregine. t ve gone to spend days. Wormly took with sim bie artifelal singing birds which he brougt* from Paris during his of tate Boost end recent visit to iat city. —_———_—_ CHARGE OF BasTanov.—Yesterday, officer Clemente, of the tth ct, arrested Hen ja- min wee, on the charge of bistardy pre. ferred by Aunn Biggs, indemmity before Justice Lynch. Merino Undershirts and Drawers, for 50, 60and and 75 cents; a fine article, $1 and $1.25. White Shirts, $1, $1.25, $1.50, and $1.75; a splendic quality, $2 and $2.50. Socks, 10, 15, 20, and 2 cents a pair. Handkerchiefs, all ready hemmed. 15 cents. Good heavy Gloves, irom 25 cent: upwards. Neck Ties, Searis, &e., of the lates’ styles. and at low Cali in and see Qompare Goods and Prices, and we are sur- ‘The only agents tor thr new Royal Eagle Paper Coilar. Mk: ——_.—— Dooror J. H. THOMPSON HAS REMOVED bi office ana residence from the First Ward t Massachusetts avenue, between Thirteenth anc Fourteenth streets, immediately east of Four teenth street. Office hours before 10a. m., anc from 4to7 p.m. Hours of attendance at thr ‘Woman ital, from 1to 2p. m. ever: day, Sundays excepted. 103 WOOD AND OOAL. J BE. MILLER. . COAL AND Woop. Ifyou really want the end cheapest OOAL AND WOOD, right to MILLEB’S, who always hase fall sup Pes SOSH terest between 18th and 26th ste SS WM ted MELIE WOOD ST iL kinds oon- stantly on hand. de4+-im Wrest o tL AND WOOD DEPOT, + Gon etrcet whart, ® 6: STORMS & 00, corer Utd end 7. 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Members for ch= two Boards are being button-holed every whery by the candidates, or their friends,and “hr ciaimeof the ins and outsare actively can vassed by local partisans. The present corp Tauion officers were elected by the last Cor; ration, Which was Conservative im polit The p Boards are neariy unanimou-iy Republican. 48 consequently not ma. t chance fur the Af the Some” were wus ind bat there's the rub. The candidates are mauy and the places few. Conseqneatiy, there. Qn WBtestine squabble going on. Laere bee in eome cares balf-s-dozen candicaies for to. same position. To complicate matiers, the col- ored men claim a share of the offices. are moderais in their demands. ther: > je doubt that two or three minor places waich they bave designated will be filled by Mra. The princupal fight seems to be over places of four inspectors, Wood orders, | T MeAsurers, and street commissioner. Ll) img the illness of Ex-Mayor Addison, (be p ext commitrioner, Mr. John H. Ne Chairmen of the Commitiee on Streets a Bosrd of Cor mn ¢ bas been sw, visiug the nnprovement aod repair of ib streets, and bas received day Heiss candid or bi services ©) 5 for the Commissic sbip at the coming election, but is oppose. some of b t ds. He sufor be Maye Aucus of a te member Say nig | charges were made agains! Wim that bis y roll we sbow be bad been pau <3 per 4 on var obs of st foung ow al some time. so that in some IbS'akcr be had T rived $6 or © “ Which statements ano'h pated by the cancus for Stree the trurh of the * due m tha +bould be made. In accords Mayor ening Councils la in the Board A'dermen Servative, being the only me present. In the Board of © there were present, Edmonson, Newsman, mmon Cour Collins, and Wells, and the Preside the absence of the Secreta Mr. © Lins we: to serve y stated that the meer called by the Mayor at the req cer of the Corporation, who represea ebarers had been made agaist him for oili educt. After a further explanation by Chnur ia accordance with the above ta be added that he Dad seen & statemea’ prey Clerk of the Corporaion, w satisfied bim that there was no truth in cbarges made agatust Mr. News Written statement of the Clerk, referred shows that Mr. Newman in no cise was pai! more than $3 jer day, whether be sup tended ove or half 2 deze jobs, aud Members expressed themselves. ‘before Meeting was called to order, sauisMled Wiis iin falsity of the charges, the Cierk sssurimg th. that ibey could not be sustained.) Mr. New. man said the Chair and the Board mietit Satisfied, but these charges had beew ma ' the people might want toknow whether (ey were trur or not. Tuey were serion z affecting himself and the Mayor, wh his pay rolls, they were utterly ta desired an investigation to show, that they were so. Mr. Edmonso the Chair, and Mr. Rameburg be ap; commitier to investigate the matter. Mr. N Man moved to amend the motion by at Mr. Darby to the committee, which Was acr to, and the motion was carned, ana the ljoard | thereupon adjourned List or Lerrens remaining in Office, Georgetown. D.C, Decemer 2 Le * Lest.—Baker Jane Mre Bi: Mare Mrs: Bridgemann Margaret Miss: Deebie | Mrs; Dale Maggie Mis:; Dor Mis; Edward Susan Mrs: Graves Oatberine Mrs. Ha wire « Mrs, Hays Mary A Mrs; Jones Sareh: Kerfoo Aon Mrs: Kendall Catherine Eo Mrs: Lemoo Evtzabeth Mrs: Morgan Helen Mrs: Miller ¢ Mrs; Mason Emma Miss; Patten J M- Pame Lucy : Reeve Ooncta Mr Shaffer Emma Miss; Williams Sal Young € erine Mre. Genomes List Alexander Wm F. Bower the P Jobn; Kennet: Chas; € David: Dorsey Albert: Evans Mark ©; Gallo: Jas; Gates Samurl; Howard James, Hanaa Job; Harrison tC (2): Jones Wm 13 Jackson Robert; Jehason Robert: Kidweii J W: Kent Moses: Litile Phillip T; Lyne Tho- Mounty Henry L: Minor Jno K. Mays ¢ Patton John D; Simpson : George Suilivan James: Soaper Rober Talbert & ‘ally: Tyler Capt JC; Willams James; Waibridge Hiram; Wurdeman J V Veocirxprs.—Georgetown is rather abend of Wasbington in the use of the veioci ped & prominent citizen and bauker here uses © frequently, and is said to make splendid time Masowic —George Warbington Lodge cently organized, beld its first mesting Ins: evening at Covenant Lodge reoms. The tol- lowing are the officers: M. ©. Causten, W. M J. N. Thorne, S. W ; George Merrick, 3. W S. BPs reiary, VS! Treasur Cares AND CONFECTIONERY F. FBEUND, CONF. 122 BRIDGE STREET CHBISTMAS AND NEW VYRARS CAKES AND re FECTION EBY AT BEDCUED Pins WOLIDA ys Hoemayss HOLIDAYS 7 TREET. GEO: Would respectfully call atten fortment of BOOKS GOODS ard Toys f bit tholie Bo: Pbetograph Albums Alto.’ Writing Des! Work Boxer, Dressing Cases. Musical Ladies" Purses and Wallets, Pes Toilet Soaps. Tooth, Nail. and Hair 8) Also, fine Shefiield Pocket Cetlery, Rozor-. & ore. Ae. Toeether with » fine ‘assortment of Sleigbs, Wagous, Wax Dolls, and Doll = Bridge ELICACIES FOR CHRISTMAS sts & REILY’s, Corner of High and First streete, S"GEORGETOWN. D. | rretowa. 00 °8 BRANDY E WHISKY. OLU JAMAICA REM SD SBEERIES MADEIRA AND PORT WIKRS CALIFORNIT INES of atl kinds dens T OBACOO, BNUF¥, SEGABS AND PIPES 9,000 TOBACCO. — erararinbrecraesiars tarot stam cording to ther. Tuiroments of the late law of Congress, . SNUFF. of W.& Garrett & Son's Reoteh, 3a do., 4 do., and 202 , 215, 8, Pipes, different 7 per box. at! of wb. > ourselves. ELD & BROWN. 5 en Gostgetows. U. c ee reraAE