Evening Star Newspaper, December 26, 1868, Page 4

EVENING STAR. LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, &c., Te-Nignt. Nations: TaeaTee—The «Black Crook.” Wat's Oraza Hoves—Anrostin Daly's sensational drama, Fiasn of Lignt- CapTaencey Watt.—Monsieur Adrion’s Imperial Ballet Troupe and sn at:ractiveeom- Puor. A. V. S. Swrra’s Art Gallery, 303 Pentsyivania avenue. caeegibeadoaiy CHRISTMAS DAY WASHING TON. How it was Ob«erved—Religi this city yesterday, would almost incline one to Sbdelieve that the usual festivities adalged in on Previous occasions of the kind had been alto- gether Isid aside or temporarily postponed, The cou! bracing weather bad the effect of keep- ing within doors the most of our population, and from the appraras ce of che sireris tas forts of home aud the fires.de were daly erated by all who could enjoy tmas notices in the STAK mMerebanis advertising ia tis column was gilts avd tokens had been purchased pre- jous'o the comieg of Christmas, though the a1 stores were Open Uli woun yeste mmodate those way had deterr-d mai a lis did so quickly, and from jacge returned io their homes 4 the poles oxication oF peared with by Young A Mes AC ewtion to the did-res forded by the teachers of merous public. The street cars throughout Gay were filed wih youag People on their way to the skating parks Special Christmas services or Sunday School eeiebrations were beld at Warious churches 4+ teow» At St. Patrick's Church, on F street, Grand High Mass was celebrated at 5u’clock a. m. Kev. Father Waiter celebrant, with Rev. Patber Keane esdencon, aaa Rev. Father Mo- Carthy 33 sub-deacon. Father Keane de- boyerrd an able aud interesting sermon, fram the gc=prl of the day, before a very !arge congre- gatwn. The ch ier the leadership of Bliss Mary Murray, and Professor Richter at the organ, rendered ML zart’s Muss N. ading voices tring Miss Murray, soprano; Mise Sorsp, alt~; Mr. Hersch, taor: Messrs. Kething and Paddon, bass. The altar was band: ely decorated with Mowers and tagotedt by many candies. followed immedistely by low Mass At nine jock another Mass again ceiebrated—K-y Father ne celeorant, Father Waiter as de: cop and Father McCarthy as sub-deaeon. Ta. eboir sung Heyou’s Mase, Ne. 16, and an able sermon was given by Father Waiter, the tor. Solema Vespers was susg in the noon at $ o'clock. At St. Peter's Church, on Capitol Hjll, the Morning Masses began at 5 o'clock. aud were said by Rev* F. E. Boyle, who pres Was beautifully d-corwed with evergreens ait flowers, as also the sanctuary. Services were again beld at Tf o'clock. At St. Aloysius there was a barge conzresa- tien present at the 5 o’clock servi Ter's mass in B flat was sung. Ti under the direction of Madame Kreschmar, Mr Harry Sherman orgauist. Mass was celebrated by Kev. Faiber Stonesifect, witt Kev. Father S meou as deacon, Mebevitt, S J, -ub deacon. and Mr. Nagle, S. J., as master of ceremoa' 11 o'clock service the church was crowd. ar. and Haydu’s 16th mise was priate sermon was delivered ee Lyneh. At thix mass Rev. Fa- Roecotort and Cleary olliciated as c-ie- tand deicov, aud Messrs Folan aud Na- - J. as -ub Gencou aud mast-r of ceremo- The altars of ‘he charch were decorated deautifuily, and the eutire services were very impressive. Lost evening the Suuday senvol Idren, Lambering avont I, tH). assembled in the-rooms, when a grand f-tival took place, and uncer the supervision of the offie-rs and fac bers, the Christraas trees, tea in wumoer, exch the sinatiest toy 10 a buge bam,) were lighted upto the great deiign: of the children, wh, aileT enoying the sight, were each presen'ad . Wath a uit At tbe Chorch of the Immaculate Vonception, ‘treet near7th, High Mass wa: at 5 o'clock, when the choir rendered in an ex- cellent manner Haydu’: beavtitai Mass No. At Wo clock Grand High Mass was eeleoraind. Rev. Father MeCartby offcinied at eva ot there eervices, discoorsing on the humilicy vad condescension of the Saviour. Phe ch ur uuder tbe direction of Miss Emma Melcher sung these masses admirably, the solos bens yy Mrs. Koehler and Mrs Spalding sopranos, Fs. Niti and Miss Koebler altos, Misses Be eft and Haske tevors,and Misses Nuf a ‘Shea bassos, sided by an efficient chorus. At St. Mary's (German Catholic) Church, services were held ai éucted by Rev. Father Alig, the pastor. at the enrly services the choir sang Zwing’s Mass, unde direcuon of Mr. E. Schwaioff, the ore: At = o'clo ik there was -peciti ser- Vice tor children, when they sang auwiubder of Christmas carols. At 11 o'clock the church Was crowded to overflowing. The choir gnve Former's Mass in fine = ind the pastor de- livered an excellent sermon; bis thems bring the mercy of Go dveming the world from sii At St. Matthew's Church corner of 15th and ‘Hi streets, the first grand high mass was cele- brated at 5 o'clock 2 m, in the presence of a very large congregition. Nscond grand high li o'cloes, Kev. Dr. White, deacon and sub. and Dr J. P ed Haydn's mass, OrchestF’ aceompanimen’s — - with fa! the prineipsl siugers being Miss Jntinaa May wo; Mrs. Callan alto; Mr. S. V. Noyes, basso. with fall chorns. sang Atma Virgo, by y with, The altars At the Church of the Epiphany on G stree, fervice was beid at !1 o'clock 8. m., followed conducted by Rev. Dr. Rector, and Rev. Mr. -Hoboy an able sermon #as delivered by ‘The choir wader the leadersnip of Mr Camp, and Miss Quail at the organ, with foll chorus seng the usnal morning service. The churc ane Detutifally decorated with a nd merde of the chancel rail rare and fragrant flowers were placed forming appro- Priate mottos and des gus. AtSt. Jobn’s Church service was held at 11 | o'clock by Rev. Dr. 5. V. Lewis. the Rector, assisted by Rev. Dr. Trimble for the use of the clergy, have j chased for tois church aad were used yesterday Tricity Church, corner 3d and C streets, was the pastor, Rev. Mr. the Christmas bym: Temdered with excellent enect. —— The venerable Christ Church, on the ‘Yard, was beautifully decorated with Navy The Protestant Episcopal Chapei, recently erected on A street south, between 2d and 34 | streets east, Was yesterday morning formal opened with services at 11 o'clock, conducted by _. Wm. A im letters of evergreens, while chandehers and the wails of the churet. be- sides the pulpit, were draped with beaatifi At the Church of the Incsraation, Rev. Mr Lownie preached one of his eloq vent and appro- a aaa i The five o'clock Mass wis | den with ove Bundred presents. (from | celebrated | 5 and I o'clock, and con. | firet time that this | ide. Over the | ¥ et gy Le Tutally decor. | Paul's Protestant Episcopal Chureh, on Zid street, near the Circle, the sual services were conducted yesterday morning by the Rev. A. Jackson, and Roly communion |. The churen was besatifally deco- Tard with evergreens and flowers. At the M street Methodist Church (Rev. Mr. Todor's,) a prayer meeting was held at 6 o'clock. The Christmas festival took — vening when there was @ very large % ance, ‘the chareh was handsomely decorated. two trees bewg lighted up near the wali, and two benvath the galiery, while two large tables filled with gifts were near the aitar. Toe exercises were opened by the school repeating the Lord's er. after which, the superi teodent HF. Zimmerman, annoaaced names of the children who bad beea puact: am their attendsnce at the opening of the schoo itled to presents, Rev. Mr. Tudor present v. those presents which were mostly books—the children seemingly much ‘One of the cholars them advance 1 and banded the super- her and silver present fro rs and officers; and siso from ene of the classes handsome ink- stand. pen. &e. The school joined in singing An appropiate pice, wader the lead of Mr Henry Bradley, Miss Lizzi Daniel presiding at the prano; after which, Santa | id | bus wife made bis appearance, to the great ligbt of the children who distributed the cv dies, KC. be trees Baving besa stripped, the exercises were brought to a clos». At McKendree Chapel a hands »meen‘er‘ain- ment was given to the Sabbath school chilnran | ou Thursdey evening. Two large Cnristmas tres, laden with stockings fifled witn Were placed in each coruer of the alr ch Was suspended betwoeu the tw erudr Te distrivuted to the children and a numer of presentations made ‘to various tex hers Rev. Mr. Krebs. the pastor, recov | abandsome pur of apectacies and Mrs K | A bic cake. Mr J.C. Harkness, the superia- } tenaent cf the school, received a baze stoc filled wih a number of small presents: De | T. Cissent re vei a beautiful copy of the toble; Mr. Gartretl. a | album: Mr. Hen- ring. a copy ef Logtellow’s poems, ne | bousd, and Mr. Wade a- handsomely b hymn tock. The occasion was enlivened with singing by the scool, under J.N. Davis, Jr., ctor. y i the morning a prayer meeting was held at Hamline (M.E) Church, under the | darection of the pastor, Rev. J. W. Hoover. The caldren’s festival was beld at oigot, sad | after singing and prayer under the direction of | Mr. Kenton, the superintendent, two very ' bandsome trees beari«g gifts for the pupii= wrre stripped ard the gifts handed round. At the saine Mme A number of gifts from teacher- to the most meritorious scholars were distrin- Bird. syd a number of teachers recvived Propiiate gifts from their classes, A supply ut Tefreshirents had been provided for tae cail- dren, and it is needless to say that they, as a'so the children of larger growth enjoyed th=m- selves Bugely. This school is a very pros Perons one, numbering now srarly 250 puptis | At Waugh Onepel lust evening the exerci-as were very interesting. An exbibufon wis given by the Sunday School children, consist. | ing of tableanx, recitations, solos, and wi dresses, and the charch was densely packed. At Ebenezer charch on 4th street east, the | cbuldren of the Sabbath school held an en- tertaimment in the vasemeut of the charch ou | Thursday evening, wherea large assortment of | candies and fancy arucles were presented to the ebildren. Atthe Foundry M. E. Church, ith and G reets, a pleasing entertainment was given to the Sabbath school children, (Mr. B. H. Stiae- mrtz Superintendent,) at lus o'clock yestr- dy meruing, when neat boxes filled with candies were distributed to the children and the infant class received stockings filed with ood things from a large tree. Singing, recita- lions dialogues, &e., enlivened the occasion. At Wesley Chapel Mission,(9th and S streets,) 8 prayer meeting was held at 5a. m.,led by the pastor, Rev. J.G. Henning, which was well attended. At eleven o'clock, the pupils of the sehou!. namberimg about 15, were assembted for their annual festival, The room bul bean bandsomely decorated with evergreea wreath: Aud s'wrs, and in one coraer of the room was « large Christmas tree lined with coraucopiis. | while im the opposite one @ hous» had b-«n erec'ed. A little girl having knocked at the door, aroused + Qid Kris,” and invited bin out, when he took a look from the chimney top snd oh+yed the summrs, dividing tne gitt= Upon the tree among the liitle ones, Sue ti ue Was <pentin social chat, singing, &c: and we cam truly sy that & beppy set of boys and girls were on the « Level. At Wesley Chapet aa early praver mesting | was held, and at iL o'clock tae pastor, Rey. Dr. Ames, delivered au appropriate disc uucse The Sungay school festival will take plac+ on some evening next werk. At the Fourth Presbyterian Church. 9th | street, Rev. Dr. Smitn’s, there was service at | M1 o’clocs, which was well attended. The prs. ' tor preached an appropriate eermon to the diy, aud preparatory to the commanion, taking tor his te “Now the birth of Obrist was on tais ‘Matthew, firet chapter, isth verse; alter b fifteen children were christened ace ord- ing to the crdinance of the charch. The ser. views were very impressive, and will not soon be forgotten by those present. The children of | the Sunday School assembied, and atter a short time spevt in singing and appropriate addresses by the pastor and others, the trees were divest- ed of the gifts—cakes and confectionery from one and usetul fancy articles from the other— for the children. | At the First Presbyterian church, 4% street, | Rev. Byron Sunderland's, Thursday evening the oceasion was apleasant one. At anearly hour | the chilaren and teachers of the church school Proper, and of the twomission Sunday sclwls connected wiih tae church, Were assembled in | the upper room, where after prayer by the pastor | and singing,by the children, short pertinent ad- dresses were made by Messrs. A. K. rowar, Samuel Early, sud Rev. Dr. Sunderland. Tue ebiidrer and their friends then repaired to ca. | lectnre-room below, where was witnessed aid enjoyed 4 scene of sull greater interest to all, a- three mammoth Cbrictmas trees. hands ra-ly | hw med and illuminated, and all ricaly Laaen | with gilts, tokens of affection and rewards of mnerit, beautiful and appropriate, met their view, and were soon distributed, and the chil- dren and parets, teachers and their frien is, (atter s parting Ubristmas cayol had been sung, teparated. There was no public service at the North Presbyterian Cbureb, of which @ey. Jabez Fox is pastor, but on Christmas Eve the on- Bual festival of the Sunday School took pia e | About 7 o'clock the pupils, numbering 2°6, a3- sembled under their Superintendent, Mr. R A. Slater, and after singing some appropriate hymns two finely trimmed Curistmas trees Were divested of their store of fruit, cnndivs, &c. and each child was provided with a gt Rey. Prof. Pratt, ot the Deaf and Dumb Insti- tute, Was present and appropriately addressed the school. ‘The annual festival of the sehool at! Cavairy Baptist churen took piace on Christ- mas Eve, in the basement of the church, which it will be recollected, was destroyed by fire in 1-67. The festival wasa very interesting oue and drew together a irge number of the mem- | bers of the ebure! Two large Christmas trees had been biaced on either side of the pul- Pit, and around the walls were a number of wreaths. anchors, &<., in evergreen, as also ap- propriate mottors. After singing by the school Aud choir, selections of scripture aud prayer by the pastor, Rev.T. R Howlett, refreshments were served. A short address was made by the pastor and the reports of the treasurer, (Mr. J. H. Saxton,) and the secretary, (Mr. B. J Bigelow,) were read, showing the scusol to be in @ prosperous condition. Mr. Stickney, the supermtendent, addressed the school, alter which the distribation of preseats took place when Mr. Stchuey presented those scholars not io the infant class, each witha handsome bible dicitionary; after which the estimuble lady of Mr. 5. presented ber class, of about 100 iments suiled to the Oveasion,) voealized several choice hymns During the exercises, some of the teachers re- ceived sroremy noel ag mrad from their scholars, | the minister bimeeif in jon of a flue, fat tarkey for Christmas organist, Mr. J. W. Parker, received a pres- ‘nt of six volumes of medical works. Atthe Navy Yard Haptist charch, corner | Ath street east and Virg-ais avenue, the servi- chaccel of the church over and about five hundred Atthe German Reformed Charch, eorner of och and N streets, in the morning, the pastor, Rev. J. V. Ebbinghsas, preached an appro- printe sermon in the German langaage, and at discourse iu English was delivered, the ‘Sabbath scboot, as well as the usual congregs- ‘tow, being present. During the services the school sang some appropriate pieces, and at sonelusion & well dressed Christmas tree was me of the many prese: it bore for the pupils, At the German Lutheran Church, corner of ith street wrstand E street, the usual services were held yesterday morning, and last evening the Sunday schvol room was the scene of a Chri-tmas entertainment to ihe children of the Sabbath ‘who were the recipients of Presents trom ® loaded AtSt. Paui’s Lutheran Church, 11th and H streets, the children of the Sabbath school joined with the congregation and led the singing. giv- ing @ Christmas hymn in fine style, the solo by Mrs. Lizaie uss Talmadge being remarkably fine, Addresses brief and pertinent were de- livered by v. Mr. Grossman, associate Pastor, in charge of the Memorial Chapel, !4tn and F Streets, and by the pastor, Rev. Dr. But- ler. Readings of prose and poetry by Rev, Dr. Morris, of Katumore, were announced for Monday eveving, in the Memorial Chapel, for the benefit of thatenterprise. The anniversary of the school will take piace on Tharsday eve- ning next. At the German Evangelist Church, corner of 20th and G streets, (Rey. Dr. Finckel,) the ueual Christmas sery:ces were conducted by the pastor. The Sabbath :¢100l connected with the Con- gregational church, of this city, had a very pleasant reunion Thursday evening in the epacious parlors attached to thechurch. Gea Charies H. Howard, superintendent of the school, presid-a; and after prayer and singiag by eleven children dressed in white, Sicta Claus come dow the chimney, to the great da. light as well as amazement of the children. aad at once commenced distributing the numeroas Presents that were accidentally found bung on tree in the middle of the stage. After more singing, General O. O. Howard addressed tar school, followed by Colonel Roots, member ot Congress from Arkansas, and superintendent ofa Sa*bath school in that distant S:ate. Re freshments were distributed wiih & Liberal hand. and the children departed, eagerly wisa- ing that Christmas would come oftener than once ay At the New Jerusalem Church. on North Capitol street, near B street nerth, nothing transpired more than the usual services, ¢ ducted by Rev. Jabez Fox, pastor An interesting Ohrisimas U prayer meeting was held at the Young Meu’s Caris- tian Association rooms, over Metwerott’s all, last evening. ag Market To-day. Beet, choice, 2oazse. per Ib.; or- . per Ib; Rind quarters Lic., fore - per 1b; Lamb, ade. per 1o.; iQaz0e. per Ib.; Pork, Valse. per Ib; Salt ef, I5alse. per Ib.; Smoked Beef. sve.; Sliced, Chipped, 30e.; Bacon meat, i7c.; Breast, Middling, ta2ve.; Sausage | a Feet, 5c. per sett; Lard, tsa200.; Butter, quarters per Ib.: Gua7Sc. per doz; Head Cheese, 2c. per ib.: Philadelphia Butter, jue. per 1b. Roil Butter, Wasve. per Ib. Hominy, We. par quart. Kraut, 10 cents per quart. Poultry, Game, dc—Ohickens, Beas! par pair; Ducks, $1.25 per pair; Rabbits, sane euch} Squirrels, 15e. each; Turkeys, 25aic. par Ip.; Woodeoek, 75c.: Oanvas Back D&cks, 8!.5) Per pair; Partridges, Suc. each; Pheasauts, 3! each, e Fegrtables, @c.—Potatoes, $131.6) per bush.; Onions. 3ua35c. per buned: old Onions, 8)c. per peck; Cabbage, 3a10 cents bead; Beets 10at5 cents T bunch: Cucumbers, iva20'cents per dozen: | te Beans, 45 cents per quart; Carrots, fase. per bunch; Spinuage, 25e. ‘per peck: Radishes, 3c. per burch; ‘Celery, lve. per bunch: Pumpkins, 5a25c.;’ Parsnips, duc. per Peck; Green Peppers, 15. per dozen; Dried Apples, 20 cents per quart; Dried Prunes, Be. ches, 15A20 cenis per tbs Di Ha We. Dried Whortleoerries, 25e.: Currants, 20 cents per quart; Ezg Plaats. Salve. each; Vermicelli, —25¢. Honey, Suc. per pound; Appl peck, 8450086 per barrrel; Qui peck; Canned Peaches, 0a50c. per can; v5a0e each; Rauannas, lve.each; 5c. per Ib; Fox Grapes, 4 nuts, He per qnari; per” pound ; Che bunch; Mustard, 25 bunch; Lavender, 10 ce Weents per punch; Bab per per bunch; Tau-y. Sal cents ea Lemons, svatic. pe Cocoanuts, 10a each: Shipstutf, 40a9c.; Browustait, 40154 Middling, s0a9c.; Shor?s, #1.\5081.35; Corn.’ by ear, § Corn Meal, $1081.25 per bushel; Oats, 31 SC yNBL.LS per cw Fi —Halibnt, 9c. per ib; R er bunch; Perch, 4a30c. per b Fish, 25e. per bunch; Bunch Fish, 5 Svc. per buneh; Lobsters, I2c. per Ib; Mackerel doe. each; Cod Fish, per 1b. Salmon, 75e. per Ib.; Sea Bass, 150. per Ib. Herriuss, ie. per bunch. a ee CHRISTMAS aT THR AiMsanover.—On Christmas day Mr. Joseph 5. Marti, the oil ent Intendant of the Washinztou Asylum, »ver mind/ul of the wants of ths yoor uufortunat~ placed under his charge, furnished fr he in- mates of the institution a most ex substantial Christmas dinner, boilea corn beef, po‘atoes, with apple sauce, ra ;Troat, & Dia the table bet ween one ani two o'clock, and the inmates of the almshous to the number of one bundred and fort seventy from the workhouse, did ample tice to the good things placed before them. ‘T viands were pot only carved, bnt personally served by Mr. and Mrs. Martin, who pai special attention to their numerons family ‘tn saw that all had enough, and had the « ton of knowing that each and every i 1 ual enjoyed themselves to their bearis conteut, and were abundanuy satisfied. Immetitely after dinner divine service was beid in one of the large balls of the wstitation, Rev. Dr. He liday, of the M. E. church, Navy Yard, of ated, and preached a most eloquent and appro- priate sermon. which was listened to with Marked attention and was calculated to tn. press Lis hearers with the great trath that thay hould live not for to-day, but should ever tainment of A glorious immaor- condition of this institution i+ Hient, the atmosphere of the rooms being entirely free from the slizutest tarnt of impurity, and the inmates re not only very cleanly but warmly and respeciably clotbed. We are informed that during the pas six months the expenses of the asylum have been several thousand dollars Jess than they were during the corresponding six months ot jast year, and Mr. Martin appears to be con‘ dent that by the end of the present fiscal yr. he will beable to show a reduction of the ex. penditnres of at least one-fourth from that of the previous year. This saving has not, how- ever, been effected by cutting down the ra- tions or curtailing auy of the privileges of the inmates, but simply by exercising a strict per- sonal supervision over every article issued Subordinates are held toa strict accountabili- ty and no waste or extravagence is allowed in any department. The Washington Asylum, as at present conducted, will no doabtcompxrr favorably with any similar institution in the country. —— es COnRisTMas aT THE New Eneianp Fr Miss1on.—This bol wie" ed with singing by the childres Mr. A. K. Browne. Over two Mass.; John Boyden, of Providence, KR. 1: Rev. Henry Bailey, Wm, Syphax, Alfred Browne, of Catvary Bartist Cav rmed the new lectuye tervices will Riorous Procexpives.—Abdont 3% o'cloek yesterday afvernoom a row oecurred near tne corper of 4tb and K streets, whien, b-fore it ‘wrk quelled, seemed as if it was to be 8 bloody it, AS pear as can be ascertained the diffi. fahy orvgimated about the right of pavement ween two gangs of and the other colored. ‘slones were used freely, aod white man named Hutchins bad Bis bead badly cut and was otherwise injared, and @ colored boy named Dade was also badly in- rar Lieutenant Kelly, of the detectives, utenant Eckloff, of the seventh prectact, aud Officers Fox aad Lynch, with the reserves Of the seventh precinct, were quickly on the spot, and afer considerable trouble quelied riot aad di tane were arrested, ed guinci Robey and Rowie and u the charges. jas wie, an: dismissed them—the Iatter proving that ho was acting asa peacemaker. This morning Udicer Davis arrested Wm. Saaw, with being & ringleader, and he is held tara hearing. Yesterday morning 8 number of colored men And women got into a Tow on 11th street, near Rhode Island avenue, with stones, bottles, &c., in ich some heads and faces were cat. Uii- icbermott dashed tnto the crowd and ar- Tested three of the participants, W. H. Jone:, Alonso Perry, and Ann Tilghmon, and Jus- tice Thomp: fived Perry $2 and the others $3 each, for fighting iu the streets About 3 o clock & number of young men, said to be firemen, got into a fracason 11th street east, but before the arrival of the officers they had quieted down. Atthe fire in the First Ward yesterday, 2 fracas occurred durivg which several blows were struck and bricks and stoves were thrown, Lieut. Harley and his police force put down the distarbance, aud Officers Gay and Langley arrested Frank Fllwoot, George Reed. John Mosely, and Justice Morell fined the first named $i, and the other $2 each. While Officer Whitemore wns oa the way to the poor house wita three persous yesterday Morning, one of them escaped by jaraping out of the wagon. bnt with the assistanes of some Lieut. Austin’s men he was recaptared. A Dumber of colored people not knowing that he vrisoner, made some show of taking bim but the latter got aw: ce About 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, a fight took place on 6th street on the Island, when Sergeant Vernon went in and arrested one of the parties, a colored man named Abraham Douglas. He resisted the office sergeant used his club, and succeeded ia gettiag him along, but not until he had been struck a severe blow on the hand witha stone. Oificers Marders and Downs assisted bim arresting Wm. Morris, George Lawson, and Georze Henry, and took them to the’ station. Tae charge of fighting agaiust Dongiis, was dis- missed by Justice Tucker, but this morning t ‘was committed to jail on the chargesot larceny. Lawson and Heury were committed to the workhouse, and Morris fined $5. sessions Female ScrrracR Association. — The twelfth free discussion of this Association took lace on Thursday evening, at Union Leagn- all, the Vice Presideut, Dr: Purvis, colored,in the Chair. Rev. C. W. Deu argued that where women were desirous of exerc’ ed their having it. He believed they would make just d farmers, doctors, preachers, sol- ‘Gers, seamen and statesmen as many who now occupy those positions; and they would mike better preachers than ‘some who now fill. the pulpit. He hoped God would prosper the Purposes of the association. Mr P. Jones believed thatthe influence of the female sex was great lever that moved the world, and none could resist their sed: tive persuasions, If they assume the privi- leges of the male sex, would they not b> ex- pected to take upon themselves the duties and obligations of the sterner sex? And yet, would any one ask the female to walk up to and tabor | atthe blacksmith’s { ‘and to the cannon’s mouth? lMecould pot think so—he did not be- Heve it would be done Rey. Mr. Dennison here replied to Mr. Jones, by noting .the fat that woman, the revelation made to our Tace, were placed side by side by man, aad the were endowed with the same miraculous spirit, There were prophetesses, female ru- lers, females consulted by their male friends ‘on subjects of vital national imporiance. He referred to women of the times of Philip, Al- exander and others, as examples to substanti- ate Bis reasoning. Mr. Gatchell believed that | wemrn would be degraded if she would go to the ballot box. Her present place was an hon- cred one,and he wanted her to remain there. They were good plotters, and if be wanted to send a nation as large as this to bell, he would employ a woman asa captain, They were al- ways ahead in any deyilment,and could noi be beaten. The subject was further discussed by Mrs, Lock wosd, . Griffing, Miss Stan- ton, J. H. Crane and others, aftet which the meeting adjourned, soo SEIZURE OF Cigars anp Liqvors —Soon after the sailing of the steamship Cuba from Havana, on the 17th instant, intelligence was Teceived at the department here tht goods had been puton board with a desire of evading the Tevenue laws of the United States. Arrange- ments were at once made to have two expert detectives from this city and two from New York prevent in Baltimore on the arrival ot the sbip, and on Tuesday afternoon, when the Cubs was tully due at Baltimore, the detec. tives accompanied Dr. Hunt, the boarding offi- cer, down the river in the steamer Guthrie, and off Aunapolis the Cuba was fallen in with. On bearding the ship the officers at once pro- ceeded to make an examination, and found £7,000 cigars, 5 cases brandy, and 2 demijohns wine, under such cirenmstances that were seized cn the supposition of a desire to bring them in improperly, aud if it be not shown to the contrary, they will, of course, be confiscated. The captain, officers nud crew ot the Cuba are believed to bave been entirely ignorant of the a:tempt to detraud the revenua, hence the <bip was not seized. =f Ss Ar tre lyprstRtaL Home Scuoor yester- day, a fine diuner was served up at ous o'clock p. m., at which therv was au abuudance of tur keys. dcc., the donations being from Mrs. Pres. ident Jobnson, Mrs. Secretary Welles, Mrs Frederick Seward and others, aided by a'dona- tion .f $50 from the Unitarian Sunday School. There were about seventy children who par- took of the dinner, and there were qnite a num- ber of visitors present. Under the direction of Rey. Mr. Ha'l, the pupils engaged in singing. and appropriate remarks were made by him and Mr. Gangewer and others. A very haud- somely trimmed Cbristmas tree was lighted up, and after the sight was enjoyed, the pres- ents were distributed, —————— - GRarp ARMY Or THE RePuBiic.—The an- Dual ilection of officers ot Post No.1,G A. R. held at Grand Army Hall, northeast corner lith and Pennsylvania avenne, on Uaristma= night, resulted as follows: W_H, Slater, Post Commander; A. J. Huntoon, S. V. Oomm»nd- er; A. Wright, J. V. Commnnder; H. E. Wea- Adjutant; A. P. Knight, (Quartermaster; Ueller, Chaplain: — — Olarge, Surgeon — Fletcher, Officer of the da} ner, OMerr of the guard; N. B. Fithia geant Major; —— Campbell, Q. M. Sergeant. The installation ceremonies which will take lace on Friday, January Ist, 1869, at 7.30 p . and will be open to the public. —_e___. SEWERAGE AND DRAtwAGe.—Mr. P. H. Don ean, the Superintendent and Inspector of Sew. ere, Streets, &c., has commenced work ona general drainage and grade map of the city, on which all sewers will be delineated; also, the inclinations (grades) of the streets, squares &c. This map will be one of grent use to the it will probably be map as to drainage, &c ocednigho ays is the first ines wee for this yarpose has been projected, there | ea tort books in Euenee)) pry the project is one of great im; ce. Mr. Donegan pro- to include canal region im his sys! ‘will, he says, submit a pian toremedy is Selephantine nuisance.” 5 Kuionts oF PyrTmiss.—Supreme received an application on Ta from San Francisco, to organize a city: Grand Will be or- Louisiana and Connecticut in Jan- ‘ion of the m Seribe ursday i Oms pettnine ty tarioe atoye mes Cone Sings The steamers ‘Empire. sad Bebsese Ulyas of the same line are overdue and nothing bad been heard of them up to 12 0’elock The merchents line stecmante Be “Eales ba Right with: obarree floar and New Yor. - 4 striking bisa, | And the crowd closed in ou them, when the | 1% the privilege of the ballot, he favor- | Cincurr Court, Judge Cartter.—This morn- aan the case ot Kennedy, receiver, &c., ag ational Bank of the Metropolis, was re Oxrnane’ Covet, Judge Pure ll.—To-day, Esizabeth L, Oates was appointed eaardian of orphans of Thomas Oates; pond $1,500. The willot Mary A. Scrivener was talty provea. The first account of guard aa of orphans of orphans of John Walls, seconn of guardina wo orphans of Philip W. Myrne, first of admiais- trator of same, were approved and passed Dietatct Surrewe Oover rx GexeRat Teeu.—in the ere Coat ia General Term this morning, John J. Johnson and R. D. Mussey were appointed U.S. Commis- sioners. The last named was also appointed an Examiner in Chancery. The ruies were notacted on—not having been prinied, probs- bly owing to a press of Dusiness at the Govera- ment Printing Uffics ——6—— Tus New NaTiowaL SKATING Pagk was opened yesterday withont previous announce- ment, and without the complet- equipment intended by the National Base Ball Ciub, by | whose enterpri-e another facility for healtaful | exercise and amusement has been opened to | the public. The ice being in capitat ccndition | yesterday, and the weather charming, the di- | ieetors could not resist the outside pressure for admittance, so the gates were opened. aud in a short time the spactous bali grounds of th= National were thronged with iadies, gentlemen and children. A band of music enlivened the occasion, while the skaters kept a “merry Christmas on the mirror surtace of the Pow- mac. The arrangements for ladies are admi- rable, consisting of dressing rooms, cloik Tooms, and drawing rooms, throngh whose glass sides a fine yiew ef the skaters may be had, while the lookere-on ure enjoying tne comfortably-heated saloon —_+—__. Tam WASHINGTON SKATING PARE.—A vast crowd assembled at this park on Christmas Gay; the ice was in splendid condition, and the Visitors expressed themselves as pertectiy sat isfled with the amusement furnaisbed at this | popular institution. Everything was con- | ducted admirably. Laciies and children are rectly protected. Many novelties will be Eitroduced curing. the season, and sore of the best fancy skaters have been engaged aud wil! soon appear. ——e-——— ANOTHER FiRnw.—Abont 3:45 o'clock yester- day aone-story frame dwelling, at the corner of 2dand D streets, owned by Mr. Peterson, and cecupied by Archie Fletcher, colored, caught fire and was entirely consumed—loss 2250. The alarm was given from box 67, at thy Observatory, and the firemen were jaickly ou the spot. ————— Tur Potomac.—The river ts frozen over, the ice being about three inches thick. The Alex- andria boats continue to run at imtervals. the channel being open. Om account of the ice. | the Keyport did not arrive unul eaglt o'clock this morning. == | Remopetio.—Mr. T. H. Barrgn is engaged | in removing the old and clumsy windows ot the Council Chamber, and substituting therefor new sash, to correspond with the windows of the ourt room. oo Deciines.—The New York Prmocret states that Dr. Duryea will hot accept the call to the New York Avenue Presbyterian charch in this city, preferring to remain im charze of the Classon Avenue church in Brooklyn. OITY ITEMS. iene HELSARNED his whims and high flown notioar too, Such as fine men adopt, and fine men rne. But what fine men adopt and never rue, is a nice cout from Geo. C. Henning’s, No. 5:1 7th street. —-—__. DART:IAGE SLIPPERS AND SOCKS, to keep the feet waria when riding, only 2) aud 25 cents a pric: ADaMson’s, 6 506 9th st., next to Pa. avenue, ——_6—_— A NeGiuctEp Cough, Cold, or Sore Throxt, which might be checked by a simple remedy. like “Brown's Bronchial Troches,” if allowed to progress may terminate seriously. For Bron- chius, Asthma, Catarrh and Oonsumpti ve Coughs, «The 7roches” are used with advantaze giving oftentimes immediate relief Singers and public speakers will find them alsa excei- Jent to clear the voice and render articulation ‘wonderfally eas; ———.———— CurtiricatTs oy ax Exrwent Camwisr.—] bave made a careful chemical anatysis of tae Sozodont, from an impartial sample purclasc by me personally, from a leading drug ton of this city, but nothing of an injarious or o- Jectionable character bas been found in its cor. itn. James G. Pouce, M. ‘Analytical Chemist, #9 B’way, N. York. Late Dr. James R. Chiitun & Uo. ——$<——— CurietMas GIrTs.—Nothing better than + nice Carpet, Set of Curtains, Rags, O-rom+ © Stair Rods, Gorn ke. id mo better pl to get them than at W. 8. Mitchell & (9's, cor- ner Pennsylvania avenue and %h street, ovr Perry & Brother's dry goods establisament. 5 Corns, &0.—Dr, White, Sargeon Oh:ropotst of twelve years’ practical experience in “n+ Juited States and as, aud eacabiished « 4 Pennsylvania avenue, between 41; and Sth streets, since 1861, euccessfully treats Coras Bunions, Uhilblains, Cinb and imgrowins Nails, and other diseases of the feet withon: pain ‘or inconvenience to tha patient Tae shoe canbe worn with ease mmmeadiarety afer the operation, Refers to the .nj eminent phystcians, surgeons and thon -n1ir of other responsible pereons who patronis Bisestablishment. Hours from 8 a.m to 6p. m. Owing to press of business at offica Dr. White is unable to visit patients at their resi- dences except between 6 and 8 p. m. —_——o——— APPLICATIONS IN BANKEUPTOY.—Person: wishing to apply for the benefit of the Bank rupt who cannot pay fifty cents ou 5 ‘of their i ald apply berore the Ist of January, the time to which thr operation of the fifty per cent. clause of the act is Gro. Mason, Attorney-n'-Law, and Solicitor in Bankruptcy, Uity Hail” ——_e——_ ‘THE APPROACH OF THE HOLIDAYS makes it: ot this holy time us very apt to make extra de- mands upon our cash on hand. Taking this view of the matter we onght to dollar go a faras Lf wap A can; in other words, we ouch: to go to Original France, 94 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 “the 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: —\_o——_ THAT'S THS Bex !—Gent's Furnishing Good- for the million, at the that will fog ou % new Royal Eagle Paper Waarrine Parue for eale. Apply at Brar Office. at 836 PENMBYLVANIA AVENUE 4nd 7 Cis Paris. (eee nyse reams FRENCH & RICHARDSON’S LIsT oF STANDARD WORKS, IK HAL? CALF AND MOROOOO BINDINGS, SUITABLE FOR PRESENTS. ATED BDITION OF KATHRINA; cea tee kite nue Biter. J.¢. Ho ond Titcome Feith Seventy Tv : * tretd: be. eaecuted. in the Bign-st sige of © by raved 4 aricren ith Bike 2." alt sto. in FROUDE’S SHORT STUDLE! 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Affairs im Georg:town. RIFTMAS IN GRORGETOWR. — Cbristines= hy nly observed i Georgetown. Tn bracing Weather wave pedesiciants 0 a was pone BO OBE sees LO Mind Oy very — 0 mind te Gurma the holiday sr@son—sod the © and Episco, qurtty therefore more appropri tiely odser ved —~ seems to be an going, social visits, and the giving of gifts wore the order of the day. At night there was mor fesuvity, and, im aceordance with & cust the organist, and was found to be a very su rior instrement. The church gad altar were Deactifully and appropriately decorated. Tne first soleme mass wes sung st ball o'clock a. m. by the mew pastor, Rev. F. Gache S. J.. (who bas already endeared himself to congregation:) F. Mazzeila officiating as doa con, aod & Professor from (ieorgetown jege as sub-deacon, Two low mases vame- ately followed the bigh mass at the cea Alar, While three other low masses were «011 successively at ech side altar. At bal!-p ten o'clock B. m. the last solemm mass was unc by Kev. F.C. Canterni, 8. J. Twelve ma were celebrated im this charch during tho Morning. owing to the privitege which «very priest bas of saying three masses on Cari-tm as day. A collection for the poor w by the pastor of the church, aust tm jon responded with their usnai bis spp: ai On Thursday atternoon. at + o'elock, Sunday School of this euarch tad the celebration The Sundsy ed with p Appropriate carcis were senz, aud Oalivered by the Rev N. Tayior. of Presbyterian Church, and Rev. Mr. W ams, of Christ Church. h scholar was Presented with a gift from a bandsome © two feet high, elaborately or to the Presbyterian school was given # aid Bible, im appreciation of their kind, the free use of their Chapel by Christ Charon Sunday School during the rebutiding of Curi«: Church. Dr. Taylor acknowledged the git we remarks. The Sunday class ‘presented Res Williams with a handsome watch which was most happily received by hun At sunrise Christmas morning, a Innge congr=- Or ale the firs fervice beld in Christ Church in s!= by Rev. Dr. Keith. An appropriate selection from service Was made. and a beantiful pg sermon delivered by the rect or Willisms. Allusion was made to the Memories that the use for fifty years of those old wails for religious purposes recalied, aud among the egation Were many whose eyes filed with tears as thoughts of loved ones there aecicated to God, but now gone to iim heaven. arose, and many were there r-- minded of the blissful moment of their own spiritual birth, At the conclusion of the s’- vice each person t passed the pulpit, and taking the band of the Feetor wished Bim “a happy Christmas” Atils m the regular Cbristmas service was bai, with the giadsome Horannahe of the beautiful Litargy, and a ser- mon Marly appropriate to eecasion At 11 a.m.on Sunday nrx', = ermnl-comtes . Bisianniversary will be Deid. The Rev. Brsto, Jobus will preach. . At the venerable St Sobn’s Charch, (P E.) Rev. U. Perinchief pastor, the Coristmas s: vices were of a very interesting chara ‘This church usually presents a bea pearance on Christmas day, Cecasion have the decorations been more taste- ful and elegant than they were yesterd« ‘The Sunday school ebiidren bad ag immer Christmas tree on Obristmas eve, londed dow: with books. cornu: d&e.,and the rector, the superintendent of the school.and the schoi- ars were all the happy recipients of elegan: gilts trom ite over-loaded branches. The bappiest efforts in ought and diction. be week bas been an active, pleasant, and we have no doubt profitatie one for the con- gregation asd Sunday school of Grace (P. E.) Church, Rev. J. Eastman Brown, rector. Oo Monéay and Tuesday the li of cue Snnday sctool had a fair to raise w cbase a piece for the communion set, wi fair, we glad to say, waseven more suc- cessful was expected Tuesday nigh: there was a sacred concert by the Sunday school, assisted by several volunteers. Prof Laurence presided jt the pianoforte, Prof. Seligson sang reveraljsolos in bis best styie and the cultivated yoices of a number of lade amateur yocalists, made the conc Tt! a grea: musical success, as it was pecuntarily. The Cbrietunas tree jor the childrea, on the aight of eve, was beautifully decorated with books, toys, candies, &c., by the ladies ot the Sunday school: and over 2) presents, contrib. uted by the members and friends of the church, were distributed to the expectant little ones. Us Christmas morning the church was beau ty decorated with evergreens. and the ui service for the gay ‘was conducted by the rec- an eloquent and appropr Ste sermon from the text, (part of the 23d verse of the Ist chapter of Matthew, “Emanuel,” tha is) “God with us.” The anniversary of the Missionsry Society of the Sunday echo sl of tax church will be celebrated orrow (Sanday) evening, When an interesting meeting may be expected, as will be seen by reference to th- ‘advertisement elsewhere in Our paper. There ‘Will be singing, the presenting of the offerings with appropriate mottors, and addresses by ——_ Ministers of the Evangelical dewomi- nations. The Sunday school at Ubsin Bridge, ander the auspices of the Dumbarton street ME. ch hed a very pleasant celebration on Christmas morning. A large aud weil flied Christmas tree greeted the happy children as they gathered to receive the gi of the good thi The exercises were very interesting. aad cou- sisted of prayer, reading the sc: of the birth of Christ. singing, ropriate address by ©. H. Stocking, ‘miums, consisting of cholce books, were distributed to the scholars, for the tickets they bad received during the year lessons. The con- cluding part of the me was the strip- ng Of the tree, which was the best pari, +o ir as the children were concerned. school bas been in ‘cessful Operation for two years, and is under the charge of Julius Soper. An effort will be made this winter io ereci a chapel in the spring. IspvetriaL HOME Scuoot.—The ot Georgetown Aj ‘Industrial Homescnool, Dec. 25, 1568, —* Gar children are invited toa Christmas: val in Wi » aad are all delighted with the prospect. The committee wish for donations of rags. J. a MILLBB. OOAL AND weop. Hyon really, 18 best an cheapest i ‘Qlways hase fall sap