Evening Star Newspaper, December 26, 1868, Page 1

At the Star Bullding, .W. Corner Pennsyivanis Av. and lth Street, BY THI BVENING STAB NEWSPAPER COHPANY. ees The STA w@ served by the carriers tw theit abseribers in the City amd District at T: at the counter, with 0 OBWTS each. AiLiN@:—Three = Cents; six months, Three Do!- ive Dollars Ni \ce longer than paid for. ‘"Sorning—Ore Dollar and a Half a Year. ——— i LISHED BAILY, Sunday Excepted, , The WEEKLY STAR—pnblished on Friday > WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1868. N®. 4,929. HOME EVIDENCE OF THE CURABILITY CHRONIC CATARRH AND DEAFNESS. TAPASCRY DEPARTMEST, Deoxwres 1. 1398 Phisis to certify that F have been aPicted with Ohronic Catarrh snd Sore Throat for twenty years past. and have utered sentely therefrom | fer two years. Theewh not very des! Ihave al- ways beard indistimcily. I have been ander :he treatment of Doctor Abern, of 24% F street, for two weeks, and «heerfwily assert that acore of the Chronic Caterrh and Sore Throat is being rs dy effected, ad that I hear much more distinctly | than before I was treated J. ¥. JONES. ‘Third Auditor's Ofiice A Gentleman 71 Vears ef Age Acknow- m of his Hea WASAINGTON, D Decemren 28,1933 ledges the Resiora’ Da. Anors Dean Sie able success of your treatment in my case. I had been so deaf for the past twenty years as to be un- le to hear, except when addressed in @ very Bightone. Afier ten days under your treatment my bearing appears to be perfectly restored. Th years of age. Yours, very truly. P. RODINE, 22 F atree, I wish to ackuowletge the remark Iam Hoa. JOHN COVODE, M. C., Farnishes the Following Testimonial. WASHINGTON. D.C.. JSowe 12, 1988 For more than s year I suffered inconvenience from 8 constant sormling im my leftear. On the ‘Met of May Eapplied for relief to Dr. Aborn. He relieved me st once. aud from tuat day to this I have had nod!ticalty ef any kind with my hearing. Troly JOHN COVODE {Decemee x 23.—Hearing still remains perfect.) CATARRH CURED. Testime » from Hon M. €. BEEBE of Pleasantville, Pa., late Member of the Honee of Repecsentatives . kN—Deer Sir. Some five years ago my commenced showing symptoms of Ca tarrh of the Head, which continu! to grow worse ‘antil his system was #0 debilitated as to preclude act ment of the sports of childhood or the pursuit of any system of study, attendance at school, and at times he was entirely prostrated with lingering fever—sometimes for weeks to gether— with a constant manifestation of the symp- toms of the disease, such as @ constant backing, | nostril discharges, &c., irritation of the throat, | &e.. causing anees, Ali the usual appliances and | treatment of physicians, &c., had failed to afford relief, you were applied to, last wiate: Be began ‘oimprove immediately after commencing your treatment, and coptiaued toimprore un‘il he mow enjoys & good state of health, and is able to participate in the active sporte of childhood with sest, a8 well as pursue bis studies withoat inter- ruption. Ihave omitted to make this statement heretofore, as I wished to satisfied that the relief was permanent. hea Yours truly. M C. BEEBB Pieasantyiti®, Pa., October %, 1867. ef Chronic Catarrh. WRIGHT THIRTY POUNDS. UXDER THEATMENT THE FATIENT HAS oN Ds. ‘Testified to by Dr. B. B Brown, of Troy, Jefferson County. Du. Avonx—Dear Sir: Some twelve or fourteen years since I was seized with Ostarrh of the Head. which, despite all the efforts of four skilled medical men, continued to grow worse, until my throat became seriously affected. The heed dis charges were a source of constant annoyance aud very offensive. My constitution soom began to give way under the fearful ravages of the disease, eo that I lost thirty pounds in weight. had de spaired of securing relief, until referred to you by Henry Brown, of Jefferson county, whom you bad cured of deafness. It ig now one year since J commence your treatment, and I am rejoiced to sey that by your skill and treatment I am now quite restored to = bealthy state. Since under your treatment I have gained thirty-three pounds, which is three pounds heavier than | ever weighed Before. The serious asture of my condition, and the remarkable cheages brought about by your treatment, convince me thet the most desperate cases peed pot despair of hope. Dee. 3, 4G. P. 8.—Dr. B. B. Brown, Troy, Jefferson county, Pa., ie familiar with the nature of my case and your sucecesful treatment, and may be referred to Teiative therete. DR. ABORK a8 BE CONSULTEDFROM 9 A.M.705 P.M. aT 18 F STREET, Between 10h and 14th strects, 08 CATARRH, DEAFRESS, ABD ALL DISEASES oF THR EYE, EAR, MEAD. THROAT AND LUNGS. | EVENING STAR. ‘Washington News and Gossip. In SBqr ENCE of the great rash of visitors at General Grant's headquarters, we uader- stand be has been obliged to establish the rule | of seemg no citizens «fer twelve o'clock. Tam ALaska Funn.—If “Norman,” the Wasuington correspondent of the Rochester Chronicle, is a5 well posted as he pretends to be, the whole truth as to the paymentef Alaska money to Lewspaper men has not yet got before the committee investigating that matter, Here és nis version of the affair «Among the witnesses who lave been sum- mcned before Mr. Hulburd’s committee for tuinreexamimation, is Mr. M. M. Noah, of New York, who is expected y to fw Which oo Secret Ras been made im couverss here, aud which are related by bus brother K. J. vashington correspondent of the New rer, substantially as follo York ™ mmmation of the pur er, the witness w moned, had ase bscause his bad been sum- important business strange { ments’ conungent. upon it. He t wrote a somewhat elaborate artic! favor Of the purcuase, which he y over bis mame and address tn Chvontcle. Shortly afterward the secretary of the Russian legation called ai Mr. Noah's rest- | dence, sent up his card, wa- received by the | brother, im whose interest the article was writ- ten, and introducing himself, spoke of (he pub- lication and conversed a. some length about territory and the treaty which was th hanging fire in the Senate. A speaking a | quaintance ensued, aud after the appropria- tion was made, Mr. Noah received a note ming him that Sive (greenbicks) w tug him atthe Russian legation, whi fall, as he considered it, was recerved h alacrity.” Brick PomRROY says it is proposed to raise General Grant's salary to one hundred thou aud dollars per year, and members of Coa- gress to ten thousand dollars,and adds: «Let it come! Migbt as well have astorm as this | comtinual drizzling.” Iirick thinks probwly twat tf it came in the shape of a storm it | Would’nt be mist. Tue RecEPTION TO SPEAKER COLFAX Im | Brooktyn.—There was a very briilinot and crowded reception on Brooklyn Heights, New | York, at the residence of Mr. Henry C. Bowen, | publisher of the \. ¥. Independent, on Weduese | day even.ng. given in honor of Hon. and Mrs. | Schuyler Colfax, who had been spending a few days in Brooklyn, on thetr way to Springs field, Maxs., to eat their Christmas dinner wita | Bowles, of the Republican. Mr. | Bowen was ‘the first one ‘to receive tae | guests, whom he immediately Teo ented to his wife, who stood in front of him, upon the opposite side of the doorway. Mir. C i ax stood at Mr. B.’s left hand, aud by his siaewas Mrs. Coliax. Many elegant totiettes were noticed, For three hours, or from eight o'clock uotil eley | aconstant stream of the elite of Brooklyn and New York passed by Mr. and Mrs. Colfix, sheking hands with them, and receiving sume Pleasant words in reply Among the gentlemen present were Mr. H | B. Clafin. Mr. 8. B. Chittenden, Congressmia Dawes. of Massachusetts, Capt. Duncan, Kev. Mr, Storrs. Mr. Stansberry, Prof. Mark Bailey, ef Yale College; Mr. J. Hai. Elhot, tae p: Wm. H. Burleigh, the poet, aud many of th Most prominent citizens of Broukiyn. | Tee PULL PARDON AND AMNRSTY rRocLA- MATION just issned by President Johuson in- cludes Jefferson Davis, Breckinridge, Jacob | Thompson, Mason, Sidell, and ail others who were directly o indirectly engaged im the late insurrection or rebellion. The parties above Bamed are now in foreign countries. Onrey JvetTiow Cuasm has consented to pre- side at the banquet to be givem to Professor Morse in New York on the 29th instant. Among be distinguished gentlemen who will be prese ent are Edward J. Thornton, Esq, Britisn Minister; Prot. Godwin Smith, General Raas- lot, Danish Minister of War; Theodore Wovl- sey. President of Yale College; F. H. P. Bar- » Presidect of Columbia College: Hon. Awos Kendal, ex-Governor Curtain, and many others. GEwERAL GRANT wil probably go to Phila- delphi aboct the middle of next ween. to re- main tll after New Year. ANTERNAL) REVENUR—The receipts two-day from this souree were $563,351 01. —___ -+ee- —__ Tae Twiteagit Mceper TRIAL.—In this case now on trial in Philadelphia, on Wedae-- | day, Joseph Gilbert testified that he was broker | for Gen. Plesouton iu the sale to Mrs. Hill, of the property st Tenth and Pine streets, aad that she paid $16,%. The terms baying be-n agreed upon, be drew up an agre-mentin favor of Mrs. Hili and handed itto Mr. Twitcheil, who wanted the agreement made name. This was done after Mrs. Hill had goue, and without her knowledge. In consequence of this business transaction the witness, Mr. Guibert, became intimate with young Twitch- vi. who often called upon him and took bim out nding. Frequently Twitchell expressed a web that be could buy off the heirs of old Mr. Hall for a balf, or et lenst a the old woman would not hr aily he threatened to kill the d—— ——. Twitchell’s will was subsequently piaced io bis hands for safe keeping. Afwr tais Mr. Henderson and Mrs. Hill called upoa the wit- ness, and Mrs. Hill said tha: her son-in-law and daughter had robbed ber at differeat tm-s of money she had placed in the burean or wardrobe drawers, the sums varying from SL. to 31.500. Witness re d this conver- sation to Twitchell, and told him that she did not feel saie in holding that will any longer ander these circumstances. Twitchell replied that he woutd take the will, Gilbert declined to let him have it’ as it bad beed intrusted to bim by Mrs Twitchell. Twiteh-!l got the order, and Gilbert gave him the will. (The order is dated July 27, Ibe.) After this the witness ceased ali intercourse with the pris- bis wiles rd, as he thought long. Occasion- Mrs. j | | | | | | { °YOn ‘Thursday the evidence was in relation to uf i the pecuniary Jimeaities ofthe accused, whoso tly impassive. In relation to prisoner's clothing for he pur- item cided that they should: be a 101 them the Court dec’ => — risoner far remains placed im the hands of any res; or physician, to be selected the with the consent of the Court. 1 officers of the co: fas not accepted by the prisoner's counsel. im Vincrsta amp MARYLAND. Laxp SAEs ‘oliowine: ee i | betel cll 7 one i TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR. This Afternoon’s Dispatches. —. THE CITY OF LYNN, MASS., NEARLY DESTROYED BY Fi Bostox, Mass., Dec. 26.—A fire broke oat in the Lyceum Hall, at Lynn, Mass., at anearly hour (Lis morning, at last accounts was de- stroying tage amounts of property. Several steam fire engines have been sent to Lyan from Boston. Lyxw, Mass, Dec, 26.--Nearly the entire city was destroyed by fire this morning. Loss many millions. Suffering is beyond descrip. ton, EAKER COLFAX IN SPRINGEL Spe by Mr.§Cotfax. Sprivorimip, Mass, ly —Vice Presi- dent Colfax held a recep at the club roo ns last night, and was serenaded by the Armory bands. Mr Colfex, in respone to aserenade said: 1 am very glad to receive the greetings of the people of Springfield. I thank the clab who bave so honored me, the people whose bands { bave clasped, and the armorers who have tendered me the further compliment of a rere. nade. Coming here to visit my old friend (Mr. SP D. Bowles,) with whom I have twice made the Jong trip across the continent, and experien with him the many eties of trontier lit I came here to have a quiet time, but it is 1 misfortnneof public men,that thay belong t: the people whenever they can be cauzht, | They cannotattend a New Engiand dinner or make a jstmas visit wilhout at the same making a speech. It is my good fortune as well to meet here the beauty and grace of Springtied and the sturdy sons of toii as tha emouonal part of my natore is gaturally with the ladies, so under my present circumstances all the patriotic part goes out to these armorers, who, in our civil strife, equipped a regiment a day. Cafortonatety T was not born in New Enc. land nor did my ancestry come from theace Yet bave met so many and so great kind- nesees im her borders, that I feel that 1 can call myself a New Englander—tirst by birth, then by election. Upon this occasion it is not fitting that I should cpeakon any which has divided us, but on this Caristmas day which commem. orates such a blessced event, Rud which is filled with happy associations and general day. I may say that we are all happy in ournation in its recognition by the world and in our Presi- dent; yes, every loyal heart is happy. Gen. Grant 1s happy, I am bap N DIFFICULTY. sed Conference. &c. A dispatch from Vienna states that it is certain that the Western powers ‘will agree with Austrit respecting the Oonfer- ence. The Sublime Porte bas extended tie tme for the departure ot the Greeks from the Turkish dominions to five weeks. Panis, Dec. The /'atrie last @' the following dispatch from Athens, di cember 22 “The Gommitiee of Activ: dressed a petitioa to the Greek Gov praying tor peace; they urge the Gov to support the popular fe-ling ot the conn! which is clearly fur peace, and to ayoida war with Turkey Lonpox. —Rasera has asked of Tur- key and Greece a suspension of hostilities to await the resalt of the Conie: ce. The adhe. sion of Austria is regardeu 1s tain, and Itaty as probable. The Conterence will asemble some time im January. Count yon Bismarck hopes the session will b2 held 1a The Paris Tempes (Democratic) said last evening that France and Engtand have little sympathy with the proposed Conference. SUICIDE OF THE SISTER-IN-LAW OF CHARLES DICKEN Cnrcaco, Dec. 26—Mrs. Augusins N. Dick- ens, widow of Augustus Dickens, the brother of Charles Dickens, the celebrated novelist, commited suicide” yesterday at 563 north Clark street, by taking an over dose of mor- phine. She sent her children to the honse of her brother-in-law, Mr. Lawrence, on Uhrist Mas evening, to take part in getting up a Christmas entertainment. They remained there over night, andon returning home next morning discovered their mother ou the floor d-ad. Mrs. Dickens was thirty-five years of age. She leaves three children, Sae has sut- fervd much lalely trom poverty, being depen | ent simost entirely upon frlends for the neces. saries of life. The accrimonious controversy growing ont of the conduct of her distinzuishod brother-in-law, Oharles Dickens, towards Drs, Dickens, om occasion of his late visit to this country, will be remembered by all. THE TWITCHELL MURDER TRIAL PuILADELPAIA, Dec. 26.—In the Twitcbetl case, Mr Mann asked permission to cut from Twitchell’s shirt boscm one of the numerous spots of blood, in order to have it examined by an expert, for the defense. The court declined toaccede. Mr, Pratt, for the defense, asked the jury to be patient, and not to form judgment unt the case was at an end. Th? d+feusa wil prove that the wounds on Mrs. bead could pot have been infil that Joseph Gilbert could 1 further, that the Commonw Was Mistaken when he assorts in the house except the prison Hill trequently said that the bonse was for her children; aud further, that the prisoner was Dot pecuniarily embarras. NEW YORK ITEMS. Officer Shot—Stabbing Af- y. tmas in Getham. New York, Dec. 25,—Some daring burglars on Thursaay night rob! the sate of J. Ka- ward Bylandt, auction and commission mer- cbant, No. 616 Broad way, of diamonds. Oifeor Jchn Maliocy was dangerously shot to-day, in attempting to arrest James Clack, one of the gang of rowdies engaged im creatwug distur- bances on the street cars. Hugh Campbell, a bar tender at the Magnolia Hotel, was danger- ously stabbed by Danio! (.uin, with whom he had an altercation. With these exceptions, Christmas passed off quietly. The day was fine but very cold. The churches were well attended in the morning, 8nd the theatres well filled at night. - Defeat of the Brazili Parts, Dec. 25.—Late antes from Were received to-day. The news is quite im- portant, The Allies had attacked the Para guayan position at Vellita in foree, but were driven back with @ loss of 1,500 killed and wounded. CHANGE IN THE ENGLISH CABINET. Lowpor, Dec. 24.—\ ice Chancellor Sir G. M. Giffard succeeds the new Lord Chancellor, Sir Win. Rogers Wood, as one of the Court of Ap- pesls in Chancery.’ Mr. James has been ap- pointed a Vice (é ancellor to fill the yacan caused by the promotion of Sir G. M. Giffs UNDER SUSPICIO® Boston, Dec. 26.—James C. Lillies ond Ed- ward Kath are under arrest on suspicion of being concerned in the murder of Faulkner Maaden, a watchma ih are young men, and said to have been in prison previously for crime. SPEAKE AX IN SPRINGFIELD. Srrmoriarp, Mass., Dec. 24.—Vice Presi- dent elect Colfax, accompanied by his wife, arrived this evening and are the guest ot Sam’), Bowles, Esq., editor of the Springfield Repul- lican. THE ERIE SETTLEMENT. Naw Yoru, Dec. 25.—The New York Oen- tral and Ene Railroad settlement wil: be fally adjusted by January Ist. All suits have been withdrawn and opposition to each other closed BEFORE THE CON. SSIONAL COMMITTEE. 5.—The Hon. Jol y ex- Commitee TBE NEW Tens sem ON JUDGE WIL- Naw Yorx, Dee. 25.—The Sun says of Judge Wilson: “If be retires under Mr. Wilson’s bill we hope the Goveynment will be fortunate enough to find a successor a1 seventy-sixth part of his ity.” ARRIVAL OF GEO. FRANCIS TRAIN. A SINGULAR SUIT WITH A SrncuLaR TaR- MINATION.—A singular case was com asic at the last September term of the Uaion Usanty Court, in which s man named Joba Fetter ‘was plaiatiff and Adam Brown defenda it. The action was brought to recover $14%, the prive of Seventy-eight sheep sid by ons pirty to the cther. | In the course of the proceedings it trans- pired that the stile was partially effected on Sunday, aud it was agreed that the sheep should be sent to Brown's house nextday Bat in tbe meantime Brown got sick of his bargain and when the she-p arrived at his place he re- fused to take them. A suit was brought to re- cover their value, and the Judge charged the iry that as the agreement was commraced on anday, he held it of mo account, ta conse. quence Af the violation of the Lord’sday. The c&e wasgiven to the jury, and they founda Verdict directiy contrary to the charge, np- holding the validity of the contract. "Toe Judge immediately set aside the verdict, and ile ease again came on for he wring at El 8 few days ago, bat no sooner had the p! given his evidence than the Judge nop-suited the case, without going into any more details Alter this disposal of the matter, a c’0:8 cise of Hrown vs, Fetter, for the grazing of the shoe; whi'e in the plaintiffs possession after the d fendant refesed to take them back was hears The jury gave $8 damages.—Lrenton (V. J.) Gazette, 2st. Scrr For Damages AGainst a Rattway Com rany.—On the 20th of September the locat columns of the Sun contatned an account of the casualty which occurred the day previous, re- sulting in the Geath of Michael Beck by being caught between two cars on Monument street bridge, and a report of the result of the coro- ner’s inquest, the jary rendering a verdict “that the deceased came to his death by being caught between the cars on Monument street bridge, through the gross negiizeuce of the company or the employees of the Northern Central raii- Toad.” ‘Yesterday an aciion was instituted in the Balumore City Court, before his Honor, Judge Scott, in the name of the State of Mary. land, for the benefitot Mrs, Marguret Beck, the widow of the deceased, and als» for John Beck, George Beck. Joseph Beck and Michael Beck, the infant children of the deceased. The amount of damages claimed is $50,0"), The plaintiffs are represented by John Henry Keene, Ir. The accident occurred at about half past 6 o'clock im the morning while deceased was on bis wa street payer.—Ba Fornion News ny Cance.—The snbdlime Porte refuses to recognize the proposed Uonfer- ence ofthe Great Powers, The Grecian Minis- ter at Constantinople bas formally retired from his postand returned to Athens, The Greek residents are lefi under the protection of the American Minister. The London Time,s in_reviewing the report of the Secretary of the Treasury. takes a dis. hearteniog view of American finances. The cotton mills of Manchester bave decided to work only half time for the present, Despatches received at Marseilles, France, report the collision of two Egyptian mail stecmersin the Gulf of Smyrna, by which the lives of over two buadred passeagers were lost. The Judicial Comimuee of the British Privy nngil bave condemned a clergyman of the E-jablisbed Charch, who has been tried before tem for kneeling or prostrating himeelf before the consecrated elements and u-ing lighted can- dies as « partof the charch services. REMARKArL® AmruTATION.—Some time in September inst, a colored man was injured at ove of the stations on the Urange, Alexandria and Manassas railroad. He was ‘eximined at the time by @ physician of the neighborhood, who told him his injuries were but slight, con- sisting only of a bruised Jeg. Not getting well however, and his foot topped abont loose as he walked on his crutches, he came to this city tor surgical advice, and placed himself udder the treatment of an old lady who has some reputa tion as adoctress. A system of poulticing wa: at once instituted and the resnit was, that one morning last week, when the patient removed the old poultice, preparatory toapptying a new one, to his horror. his foot and abont nine in- ches of bis leg came off with it. The however, is now doing well. and the mai is at the Alms Houve, will, itis thongbt, soon be able to get about on a wooden leg.--Alezan dria Gazette. Tux Rients Newsrarers To Pontran Evipgxcu—The yury in the Young marder case,wBich has been on trial in Lndiauapolis for several days atter having been out thirty- six hours failed to agree, and accordingly they bave Seen discharged and a new trial ordered. The cuse of the editors of the ludianapolis Sen- tel and Journul, who are charged with con- tempt ofCourt in the publication of the tes'i- Mony in this murder trial, was argued yester- Gey. Their counsel, &. E. Perkins aud J. W Gordon,. purpose t make an elaborate argu Ment upon the power of the Court and the Tights of the press, in order to settle the ques tion in regardto the proviece of newspap-=rs in publishing evidence in case upon trial betere a Court cpen to the publ 87 One William Brown recently entered’ ‘with bur; larious intentions, a Bapfist charch in London. It happened that several adults had been baptized on the previous evening, and that after the ceremony the cistern bad not been covered up. Groping flagitiously along iu the dark, therefore, Wiliam ‘came upon the Watery snare, aud soused in head foremost. Thus ‘unexpectedly baptized, ard, as Manta- lini bad it, + deramed damp,” he wandered oa into the vestry. Here he found a bottle of sac- Tamental wine, which w: ry acceptable after bis bath, but of whi artook with rash freedom—for it went to bie head; and he was found next morning lying in a state of helpless :ntoxtcation, aud most uncomfortably moist outside as well as in. S27 Mr. Brooks ett, of Surewsbary, Vt.. while trading at a store in Rutland a few days Ago, was taken with an epileptic ft and fell heavily on his face, apparently dead. Medical aid was summoned, and in about a quarter of an hour he revived. His first words on reviv- ing were, “What did you say that was @ yard!” showing bow the mind, when temporarily av- erated, Tesumes its journey at the place of its &7An agent of a New York jewelry house bas collected twoanda half busbels of moss agates in Utah, in six weeks | S7-All colliery explosions occur in England soon after a sudden fall in the barometer. Extra yentilation at sach times is said to be a prevention, &87°-“Wby do women spend eo much time and money on dress!” asked a gen’ of a belle. “To worry other women,” was the dia- bolic but truthfal reply. Sv After Christmas, what? New Year's, to be sore. “7 The last crop of lava from Vesuvius amounted to twenty million cubic feet. wm) urgeon is getting up “children’s revivals” in London. ee? 87 Mr. Jerome Napoleon Bonal Patter- terson has been made an officer of the Legion of Honor. S7 Eugenie is enid to be just the least pit = she covers it up with a frizzie and a rosette. S7 “Lottie,” said a little visitor, what makes your kitty so cross!” “Ob, cause she 1s cutung teeth, I spect.” &7 The Newsboys’ Aid House in Philadel- phia bas grown into a “Young Men’s Home.” &7Goldsmith is supposed to have referred to the Grecian bend, w! he wrote “She stoops to conquer.” S7 The estimated cost of the Isthmus canal is one hundred millions. &7 Furs will not be worn outwardly in Parig this winter: eo Worth, the despot of, fashion bas decreed. SSCS N aT1LO WAL SKATING PARK, FOURTEENTH AND S STREETS. Open each day at noon, when the condition of the ice will permit, which will be indicated by fag (dius ball) displayed om the street care. ee Se Season Ticket, admitting o geatioman........ 30 Season Ticket, admitting o lady... 2.09 Beason edmitting © child (under 19 TORT OF BGO. conevessnmneee overereereessevseervenem D Single Admission. Ccecemmeneeecstttcmens TRE MARIND BAND WILL BE PRESENT WHENEVBE THSBE 18 SKATING. dent? FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. During the week, ending to-day, there has been received at the Treasury Department from the Printing Division, $150,000, in Frac- tional Currency. The amount forwarded during the same pe- nod was as follows: To Assistant Treasurer at New Orleans, $100,000; at Phil $100,0; to National Banks and others. $226,289. The amount of securities held by the Treas- urer ef the United States in trust for National Banks, reported to-day, were as follows: For circulating notes, $341,912,400; for deposits of public moneys, €35,035,350. The amount of National Bxbk carrency is- sued durmg the week was $04,810, making the total amount issued up to date $311,355.06. From this is to be deducted the following amounts: Mutilated bills returned, $10,721,024- notes of Insolvent banks redeemed by United Stmtes Treasurer, $900,227; leaving in actual circulauon at this date, $299,767,04. The amov nt of Fractional Currency redeemed And destroyed during the week was $291,0=4. ——__.__—— Gevernment Securities. Wasaineton, Dec, 25, to.—Jay Uooke & Gy. furnish the following quotatiens of Gov. ernment securities : uly, “65. five Twenties, Jan. & Jniy, 67 Five Twenties, Jan. & July, 68 Ten Forties. woeel7 Gold.... .. 5's, Jn&Ty/6s..1l) (By Bankers’ and Brokers’ Telegrapn.j Lewis Johnson & Uo. qa: Locks and Donde in home and foreign markets as foilows : Nuw Yore Dec. 26.—First Board—U.8. 6 ; 5.20°s, In62, coupons, ; 1665, en tee 107 5 6.20's, Ise, |, com ore Pacido Mail, 10%, Onto & 35; W. 33: Quicksilver, 21 ¢: Bostou N. ¥. Oentral, 1554; Ene 3°; do. preferred, 62; Hudson, 121\; Beading, 9=3; Michigan Ventral, 11>): Michigan Soath. ern, 87 ¥; Lilinois Central, 1504; Oleveland and Pittsburg, $33;; North west, none; do. preferred, 824; Cleveland and Toledo. 100%: Rock island 115; Fert Wayne, none, Alton & Terra Haute, none; Toledo & Wabash, 5:4; Adams Exp., 453; Wells, Fargo & Uo. +25; American Express, 38; United States Express. 45; Met chants’ Union. 16: Ohicago & Alton, | do. preferred, 144. Market,strong. Gold, 1344 abs [By Cable.) Loxpow, Dec. 26, 11.15 a. m.—Financial and commercial business here aud at Liverpool is nearly entirely suspended to-day, and there are no regular stock or cotton quotations. The Roliday season will probably continae antil New Year's day. There are no street quota- tons at present, but probably will be during the week. eens) jtimere Markets, Te-day. —Ootion steady and un- and dull. Wheat dull Cora -Receip’s small; prime Oats dull at toa’ Rye trm at $1.5(a8i.60, Provisions quiet avd unchanged. Seat Financin! Matters im Baltimore To-day BaLTimoRE, Dec. 26.—Virginia inscribed, old, 443, bid, 45 asked; do. 1586, 50 bid, Si azked. pone Wall Street To-day New York, Dec. 26—Stock market v strong. New York Central, Rock Island Northwestern stocks are the active. Money fairly active coe Tg cent, Exchange, 9%, Gold 2. o-w's, 1 inbi, wy; ne i's 5 ex-coupon, 56; new, 56%; Tennessee, ex Pon, 6-5; Dew, Gy. New York, Dec. 26.—Flour quiet, without decided change. Wheat quiet and firm. Gora is a shade better. Tue Late .CCIDENT.—The kill- ed by the late accidenton the Macassas Branch of the Orange, Alexandria and Manassas Rail Toad. were Michael McOann, of Manassas Jerry Sollivan, of Warrenton Branch: and William Layne, of Bristole. Michael Mc- Carthy, ove of the wounded, died yesterday morning, and Patrick Carroil, another one of the wounded Manassas, ’not expected to live. The killed and wounded were all labor- ers on the road. The dead were brought down on the train this evening and buried from the railroad depot. A brakes: on the train named Purvis was injured but not seriously. He was brought down on the passenger train yesterday evening.—A/ez, Gacetir, 24th. LanD vor A Raitroap Derot.—The jary empanelled to assess the value of eighteen acres of land belonging to the estate of the lat- Dr. Thomas E. Bond, adjoining the Mount Royal Reservoir, sought to be condemned for the use of the Northern Central Railroad Company, &c., did not come to a decision till Monday iast. They the value of the Property at $35,000. As the company hed only offered $20,000 for the property, they have not yef signified thelr acceptance of the award the jury.—Prince Georgian. of THB CBESArEAKE AND UBIO CawaL.—The Cumberland Givillian says: We learn trom inquiries and examination which we have re- cently made into the management of the Che<a- peake and Uhio Canal, that tor some time past Preparations have made, and others are still ‘o be made, for the purpose of removing the obstacles recently referred to by us, and we believe that we wap: Tiysonca neg A look for a good season during coming year. Georgetown Advertisements. Caxss AND OONFEOTIONERY. F. FREUND, OONFEOCTIONER, 122 BRIDGE STREET. OHBSISTMAS AND NEW YEARS CAKES AN. CORFECTIONERY AT BEDGOED PRICES. a Datioacie: FOR OBBISTMAS rr sauE ae eeeens wiggarinst 8 Saeee tree prem. CLOTHING, &c. OVERCOATS: OVERCOATS!: LOWER THAN NEW YORK PRICES: mestic Meltons. inedium Petersham, light and dark colors “es. Oocate............. $30 to $73 BOYS OVERCOaATS, 85.60 TO $13, Comprising CHINOBILLAS. WHITNEYS. © BEAVERS, SATINETS. Prey toriatry An Inspection of Btock 1s reepectfally solicited, A. SAKS & C9., OLOTHIERS AND TAILORS, ach-3w 3 S17 Sevexrs Sraxer. REMOVAL. DEVLIN & ©O., Have removed to 276 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Second door from pty ad House, and have | LABGE As) TMENT OF MATERIALS FOR CUSTOM WORK A cboice variety of CLOTHING FOR 8 AND BOYS, Of New Styles and Choice Fabrics. SPRCIALITIFES OVEBCOATS, $15 and upward. _PEA JACKETS, $12 and upward. Bore: anv rovras: DRESS AND SOHOOL CLOTHING. ‘A large stock just reeetved for FALL AND WINTER WEAR. STEPHENS & 00., 310 Penasylvania avenue, bet. sth and 10th strests, is MBEROCHART TAILOR, ————— Hotel, (late Brown's,) BANKERS, ——— J. 4. BUFF, Trees. J.B. BRYAN. Pres't. WASHINGTON CITY SAVINGS BANK, (Cbarted by Congress.) PAYS INTEEEST ON DEPOSITS. Bonds and Stocks, Gold and Silver bought and sold. ~ Highest market prices paid for Land Warrants. A full supply of Revenue Stamps kept constantly on bend. eo 19-tf — ee | 2 Jax cooxn a B s Firvasnvs StR2sr, Orresrs Taxasuny Buy end co stocurrent market rates, one constantly or band a fall sepply of all GOVERNMENT BONDS, SEVEN-THIBTIES, ANDY OMPOURD INTEREST HOTRS. Orders for STOCKS, BONDS, Se., exsoutes and collections made on all acecssibie points. eo l-tt Finer savionat sanz OF WasHINGTOR. SB. D COOKS, (of Jay Cooke & Uo.,) President we. UNTINGTON, Ceshier. amp FIBABGIAL AGENT OF ora THE UNITE: 16th strect, apposite the Troasery Depertnens, ‘States, i 87 ONE MILLION DOLLAKS..5 (o buy and sell all classesof GOVERNMEX; SECURITIES et current market rates. FURNISH BICHANGE end mabe @ 4LL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE ONITED STATES. : je purchase Government Vouchers on tm MOST FAVORABLE TERMS, ond give cary fal attoation to ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MBN and vad 0 aay other basinem catrasted te 65, FULL INFORMATION tn regard to COVERE | | j | ERNT LOANS of oll ttmes chesrfalty tarnishes, | ‘WU. 8. RUNTINGTON, Gosh Aoreata jasuinevon. D.C., Des. BUCK WHAT, SYRUPS,-ac. 2400 Ihe. prime HW TORK BUCK WaRar, hee rem aaa i INSURANCE. Nasionat osiom vias trsvnas OF WASHINGTON CAPITAL... 00,00 Offce— No. 71 Lowisians aveane, ome door rast © Seventh straet BO CHARGE FOR POLICTES OB BEVENUS STAMPS Ribs taken o@ the most reasonable terms, aod losses promptly paid. co LES KNAP. President. W_ RIGOR. Vice Prevent ORLB D Recretary 23a SUY &. PRELPs, OUMN®TE D President. Secretary CONNECTICUT MUTUAL LIFE INSUR- ANCE COMPANY ov BaBtroRy, 0on Assets over SIGHTEEN MILLION DOLLAKS. GBOBGE 8. MARBLE, Agent, Federal Block, Room 10, Opposite Post Otice UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, WASHINGTON, D. C., Chartered by Special Act of Congress, Ap- preved July 25, 1565, CaSH CAPITAL. 1,009, 000 0. H OLARK, Phiisdoiphia. President, JAY COOKE ‘Obai:rsn Finance and’ Hizecative BENAY D. OOOKR, Washington, Vice Prosi. BRSON W. PRET, Pail J. Boe NELSON w. atolphta, Socretery ; Hy TURNER Washtozton, Astetant Seorstary. ANOIS @. SMITH. M.D , Medical Director, Medical Department Washington; Pep siatagt Soar eae a te policies are exempt {1 are BO BnuCcessEry restrictions tu the pol- policy fe non-torfeitable. Be that the insurance coste only the decrease on the SPaltcice wit bs terued that wilt pay to the tn- ee! income ef one-tenth Charged for risks upon thelives Wwidends, but at 20 low a will be tmpossibie Is WANTED IN BVSEY from it par- competent par fo tne Comp nye Genoral GENERAL AGENCY FoR MARYLAND, DELAWARE. VIRGIN WEST VIRGINIA, AND DISTRICT @F COLUMBIA. aT THE OFFICE oF JAY COOKE & Co., FIVTEBNTH STREET, OPPOSITE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON D. Oo. WARGANTED TO REMOTE ALL DesIRE FOR tatiredy teactable and. harmien ent appetizer it puri par the system. strengthening erectus 5 wit lists 0” Atotimenlig reterences, ., SENT Fass. Kairos oy ote ? i jours Maro, Warden om. ANKER's Tustimony —Dr. ‘= Antidote i: : grea antes W. Manx, ist Nat: Bank, vw Albany, A O:encrwan’s Testimony —Owe Bo: UOTE cured my brother and myself. ‘i Rev. J. W. Stokmac: Kelley's Station, Pa. ‘ROM TEE af thaw ae pound Lem, Macs. I have gained thirty five sh im three ‘using Dr. 4 => and ii =e aa wx. b Warr, J. THE UTHERN ME Jo mone Mb “One box of Burton's te more ‘sire for the weed from ame. pleasure in reccmimending it to all eur readers T.¥: Stare, Rattor. ©. B. JBWELL'S PEBMIUM S0aPS are acknowledged to be THES BEST 60aP8 FOR THE LEAST MONBT tn the market. ‘They are made on the old fashion plan by boll- img, and are free from ail injuriogs Chemical edulterations. ‘The premium ORIENTAL BOAP, The “ BNEW YORK CITY s0aP, ‘Th “ CHEMICAL OLIVE 804P, The “ LAUBDBY 80aP, Are brands of , and are guaraa- ead to give asic a ASK YOUB GROOBB for any of these and take no other. For sale by all of the BEST GROOERS tn the Olty. Meaufactory, Hos. $00 and 603 @ street norte ‘We have on hand one Portable team S w Mill of 3 Horse Power thet we will sell at oar works for @1,700 cash; also. several portable engines suitable for threshing machines of 10 horse power; ‘also, several portable engines off wheels from 15 to ‘2 horee power or under. Persons wishing to pur- chase pew or second hand . irom, would. do well te call or sddses mJ, a CO., Parkersbarg, West Virginie. H. « u. w. CATHER Weep, DEALER IN . FIRE OLD BYE WHISKiz