Evening Star Newspaper, December 22, 1869, Page 4

~ EVENING STAR. ——ee WEDNESDAY......December 22, 1969. LOCAL NEWS. ae ‘rrowat. THEATRE—“Jack and the Bean Se First appearance of the Clodoche Dau- Gers. Warw’s Orrra Hovss.—Wild, Barney and ‘Mac's Minstrels. Waireucest GALtEry—Mammoth iilumi- nated views of the war, &c., every evening. Darty Excvrstow to Mount Vernon, on the meamer Arrow, at 10 a. m. Surra & Srnove’s Ant Gatieny, 45 F sweet. ‘MARERITER’s ART GALLERY, 486 7th street. Baklow’s ART GaLiery, 237 Pennsylvania avenue. in any previous season, 22,000 feet, in the follow! street, from 9th from 4th to éth;’ € south, north, from Delaware avenue to 4th street Delaware avenue, from B to C street north; t 5 let east. from B to C south; 1th, from I to K north; F, from 2d to 3d west: Defrees street, from ist to North Capitol; 3d east, from East Caj 3 to Pennsylvan enue; Sth east, from msylvania avenue to B strect south; B soath, from Sth to 7th east; loth west, from © to Rhode 3 north, from 9th to 10th west; h to 2ist west: 2ist, from M to from K to S north. The Jongest line was that in the last named street, engaged in preparing a list ©t those who have not paid their water reuts, and those who fail to pay by the first of Feb- Tuary will have their property as at that time the list will be turned over to the Govliector of Taxes. << = Comrany A, National Gvarps, held a meeting last night when D. A. Fish presided and Kobert McMinn acted as Secretary. Cap- sain Cross, chairman of the Committee on Uni- xms, made a report that negotiations were in Progress with several parties to furnish uniforms at a cost not exceeding $2) each. Captain 0. K. Hough, from the Committee on made a report stating that no definite action had been taken, and the committee was instructed to secure Magee’s hall,on E street, between 12th and 13th, for two meetings per month, A com- munication was read by Ca) james N. Cal- lan from Cotone] James ¥. Davis, and signed by a number of our old military men of the ict, nding Thomas Mackey to the favorable notice of the organization as Drum Major, he baving served in that capacity for the Washing- ton Light Infantry during its entire axixt=z.ca As an organization; refe to the Committee on Music. Twelve additional names were added to the rolls; after which MeMinn was invited to form an ‘awkward oquad and instruct them in the school of the soldier. After drilling for some time the meeting was adjourned. The election of permanent officers has been post- poned until the first meeting in January. —_——— ‘TRE CLOSING EXERcises of Wayland Semi- Bary took place last night, Rev. G.M. P. King presiding. After eT, AN essay was read b ti G. E. Fiteh, of Watertown, Conn., on the Course of Liberty. The other ers were J. . M A. E- Jones, Win. i Stewart, Miss E. Washington, Johnson, G. W. Williams, Benj. Brooks, C. L. Davis, Philip Lee, Wm. H. Sebtt, Miss m, Wm. “osten, Graves, Thaddeus Washington, and William C. Den: exsay was also read by GW. Wi and one by Costen. Blusic was interspersed through the exerci the evening, which were closed with benedic, tion. “There are forty young colored men pre- Paring for the ministry here, under the auspices of the American Baptist Mission Socieiy. The theological department is under the ¢ of Kev. G. M.P. King: the normal dey mt is under the contre! of Miss Mary A. Howe, and whe academic department under Mr. Thomas aul. > ARREST OF THE MoTHER wno ABANDONED urn ixrant—The foundling noticed in yester- day's Stax as having been found on the steps of Mr. Joseph Walker, on L street south, on the yrcvious evening, was taken to St. Ann’s Infant cer Asylum Dy Berkley. Officer ton ana berhiey investigated the matter, amd femal h Was a young girl named Ana Bally, residing on i6th street pcg Virginia avenue, and arrested her. samed Amanda Gardiner, who was with her at the time, and Sarah Cage, and were taken to the eighth precinct station. girl ac- know ledged that she had left the child where it was found, but said it was by the advice of Mrs. Cage, and’ it was intended to have ie at another door, the occupants of whieh she had Teason to believe wouwl take care of it. Justice Schisidt held the mother to bail for her appear- ance at court. and dismissed the others. ees Tue District mx Coneress.—The House Committee on the District of Columbia, at their mecting vesterday, considered the bill for the erection of a new jail in this Dnstrict. It is probable that the committee will report a bill pointing the Secretary of the Interior, the jayor of Washington, aud the President of the Levy Court a commission to select a site, and also appointing the same officials, ‘with the Mayor of Georgetown and the Superinten- to and subunt a plan. This occupied all of the and the National Junction railway was teached. The committee resolved to ask the District business House to designate days when would be considered. ciety, and Hon. ph delivered an address; after which, the meeting adjourned. ——_—__—_ A SoLprer CHARGED WITH MuRDER.—Yester- day afternoon, James Gallagher, a soldier of the Iith United States Infantry, was brought before Justice Chase, on an afidavit sworn to je lena Lowe of the el ing Gall Gout’ comrate, on the 30th of March last It ars ination, and was committed to jail to await the action of the Grand Jury. the annual Lodge, held Last the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: L. Johnson, W. M.; S. L. Hable, 5. W.; A. B. Wolfe, J. W.; Julius Pach, Secretary; ry, Sonnensclmidt, ‘Freasnrer. : larmon , No. 17, last evening elected tne following offccrs: Wibiam Yates, Wats Samuel , 3. W.; John W. Dame, J. W William J. Brown, ; Samuel E. Car- ripgton, Secretary. een Frsep vor EXcavaTING A STREET.—Yester- day, the fourteen colored lal by fequest of E. 8. Atkinson, Commissioner of the Fifth Ward, with vi the 14th . Were Before Justice Maryman E. Yestified that no permit for the Grain had been granted for the excavation of the street rities. Justice Mary- Ssiakwasse = the transaction of any business. Ree Piatt, and be had consented t» address the next ee cee Ovnicen Wirt.) ho seriously i Somew het better H took abittic yefrerbment this Hine, HOLIDAY Goons. Where te Buy Them. ‘The Christmas holidays.are rapidly approach- No. 3 Enaine wine Company—Their img, and the stores haye now open . cneig sup- | ions—The Resolution for Their Removab plies of goods of all kinds for the gift séason, and the display is unusually rich and attractive. Over. Last evening @ meeting of the Boardof Fire ‘Those who wish to make their purchases before | Commissioners was held at the City Hall, all the stores are thronged, and their stocks have | the Commissioners present, with Mayor Bowen deen picked over will find in Tax Star, adver- tisements of the leading establishments where holiday goods are seld. Suutin6ton’s Bookstore, corner of 4% street and Pennsylvania avenue, has for the past twenty-three years, been a standard ight jand now with | fact that at fires, wagons and other vehicles are 1 adornments, it | allewed to run over the hose, which to pre- favorite stamp- wspaper men, writers, ze atost,, z maystiti- y- in the time of ow, » well the Mexican war. in bis pl arranged book-store, in that tranquil frame of mind co from successful and nial Tabor, with ists of friends and a steady tow ot custom, he can well afford to dispense with the | ficers of the Gove! rushing activities of the past. Without making a great specialty of ephem- eral holiday wares, Shillington has for man: years been noted for kee varied stoek of standards and juveniles of per- in | thatan application be made to ne in the chair, and Dr. E. L. Corbin Secretary. Chief Ev; sr Cronin was Taye The the latter as stated in report was approved and the Board ordered the purchase otanew to be used by the in place of the one ig wl ed been wend yond 4 or- ganization of the Department, also new suction sleeves for Union No 1 . Commissioner French called sttention t0 the in- Jares it, and the Mayor stated that at the next meeting of the Boar: — he would —— the subject that an order may issue to lice force to see that the hose is protected in ‘ature. Commissioner Booker said that in view of the large amount of Government in the eity, and the Government having no fire appa- ratus, the United States prereset Ppa tnes bo § the of the and he moved for an conversation ensued, in which it was stated that the amount of Government stores in this city was enormous; in round num- bers the value of those in Armory Square being six miilions dollars, and the medical stores in Judiciary Square nine million dollars, making @ total of fifteen million of dollars in those two places alone, stored in wooden buildings, which were a fire to take place, would burn rapidly. It was suggested that if Se oficers of the War Department were called on they would recommend an appropriation, an‘l th Mr. Booker having been adopted, M. and Mr. French were appointed to make ti plication; the named to lay the subjec P tore the proper committees of Congress, «nthe latter to obtain the recommendations of the of- ‘Tnment. ‘The resolution offered by Mr. Booker several months since tor the removal of the officers and members of No. 3 (Columbia) company was an excelient and 4 called up. Commissioner French said that he had made —— yalue. Probably his stock of diaries is | inquiries asto the feeling of the citizens of Cap- est to be found in this part of the country; and the supp! jes, pl albums, prayer books, in fine bindings, &e., is large and varied. count upon a good article, and fair THE PLEASANTEST EXHIBITIONS now to be | le did not think it was sound po! witnessed in Washington are those displayed in the shop windows. Nothing beautiful or useful made, grown or in any way produced in the world is omitted from As shows. The shop windows, in about ic | the most of them, including Customers here may | high characte dealing. holiday times, | them would en P itol Hill toward this company, and found that publicans, were the meu, and gave’ them rs as efficient firemen. The main urged was on political grounds, and 'y to remove in favor of retaini a company entirely unobjectionaple except Iitieally, and takes the chances of substituting anew and inexperienced set of men. He was astrong partizan, but did not think that poli- tics should enter this =: and to remove y of the citi- danger the property constitute a grand fair, such as we never see at | zens. The hoon taking place by deaths and ions would furnish any other time. Among the most notable dis- plays on the avenme are the book and fancy stores of French, Langran & Ogilvie; and Philp & Solomons; the dry store and kid glove depot of Jos. J. May; the crockery and ware depot of J. W. Boteler & Bros., and the music store of W. G. Metzerott & between 9th and 10th streets. ’ Coming west tre have the book and picture store of Bls;, . & | pose the removal of ex} Mchun, (corner 11th stfeei;) and on the next Block, the splendid jewelry store of W. M. Galt & Bro.; McLanghlin’s gentlemens’ furnish! store; Thos. Russell's wine and liquor store, depot of other holiday luxuries; Sainuel Lewis’ and I. Afexander’s tastefully-arranged jewel stores; and the hat, eap and fur emporium of B. H. Stingmetz. We must not forget the Barlow resignati opportunities to re- ward friends, and he would appoint men be- cause they: will make good firemen. When he heard their political friends in other companies charged with stealing spoons and cutting and Stabbing, he did not think be would risk dis- te of & good set of men. anrinicor Booker said that he would o;,_ iperienced men if other food men could not be found to fill their places; ut he thought that there were cnough expert enced men among their political frie: to form @ company. Commissioner Goodall said that there were men in that company who are firm supporters of the present administration. ¢ Mayor said that he, too, had made in- es ery, opposite to Stinemetz, in which | (uirics among the people on Capitol Hill, the ro hundred fine oil paintings are exhib- ited. the avenue, east of 9th street, are Perry & Bro.’s dry goods store and Miteh- ell & Co.'s carpet store, (on the corner;) Davis’ and Lowe's dry goods, milline: fancy establishments, on’ Market Space; Sireet the most notable displays are the tine pictures of Markriter and Rothrock; Kriss Kin- le’s heaquarters for toys, &c., at Charles Wm. Ballantyne’s and J. C. Parker's stores; Webb & Beveridge’s crockery, glass goods; Topham’s headquarters for satchels, harness, toys and. everythin, that can be manufactured of leather; and Ki der & McLean’s tobacco and segar store. 's book store, &c. On Seventh | charge, he believed owners of property, and had found some who desi their removal, but the number was small, and they were governed altogether by artisan feeling. It is not charged that they ave failed to perform their duties, but that they are not Republicans; and as for the latter half of them would vote with the Republicans hereafter. ‘Commissioner King—“ Yes, if they are satis- fied the party will win.” Commissioner Goodall—‘ Bigger fish than they do s0.”” ‘The Mayor continued, saying that there may be objectionable men in the company, who can be removed; but-to remove the company whole- sale would injure the in that Ly Y's are but a few of the establishments | Section of the city particularly, and they could above which make a display of goods creditable te our city; and others are advertised in our columns who show a commendable spirit of entei not say but that such a course would engender the same feeling as was the case last Cee a) year, when fires were plentiful, and irprise as uM taste, andour det il ne do all they could to avoid such a state of things. well as good andour readers will no doubt E ry 4 ments constitute an paper at this time. PROBABLY no establishment is better known look there for their names, as these advertise- interesting in our community than the old Hudson Taylor | sponsibi Bookstore, now conducted by Messrs. FRENcn, Laxcraw & OcILvie, and it is always amo: the first places visited by those seeking articles for the holiday season. The men above named are determined that the well earned rep- utation of the establishment shall be kept up; , a8 will be seen by their advertisement. are offering all standard and ill ‘4 Their stock is a v . and contains any article neuaily fowad ints swe re. An hour or two passed in their establishment will undow result in the choice of some handsome present, and, above all, their prices are very moderate. “Goop wrxx needs no bush;” in other words, the wines and liquors advertised by Ecan & Bro., southwest corner of E and Ninth streets, ced no _newspal puffing to make them down. “We therefore’ content ourscives with stating that they have in store a full supply of the best Cali wines from the f Perkins, Stearn & Co., and ling, viz:—Hoek, claret, and cinal use; angelica and muscatel, the favorite ladies’ wine. Baker, Gibson, and Hannis mre old rye w id Holland gin; Speer's port wine and — wine bitters: “Hivbert’s ‘brown ‘stout; Tol Younger’s ale, in Grange. ‘Tue sxow is four feet deep in St. Louis, (or | Messrs. G inches,) and was still falling, at Iast accounts. ff they move the Capital out there this winter our readers had better of climate bi PY of Hable & Go.,408 PenmAtranin erenan Kander United Statce Hotel.) ditt cheap ren ippose feature of our | is appointed to that company, the of | to; sorting vine | Sete tm iter! for table use; port wme and berm bag! medi- | did ot moe how cider, pint ibettheny choice eter cates on | new com ner King—‘* Suj a colored man would all , OF so treat the at he would be obi, to leave.” ‘The Mayor replied, that in either case the re- lity would be on them, and not on the commissioners. Commissioner King said he was opposed to retaining a body of men who were opposed to the administration politically, while there was as good material as they unemployed. These men were last year to a man against the party, and had they beet men colored man femech. Ineck in reference to this company, say the and was to Yalon political grounds. Mr. G. endorsed the rebel army, and the Mayor said that if sueh was the fact the Board would remove them. ‘Mr. Goodall said that he believed these reports Were occasioned by some members of the old company who were south during the war, hang- img about the house, and as they had an interest im the library they could not be kept away. Chief Cronin said he had called the men ther and told them that there was strong litically. He knew that they of ex-Chief Elwood, and he opposed to the Republican party and the colored d to the Kepublican party an 1€ Col man, could work harmoniously. if the matter 2 cognac | was aid over he would promise to furnish a full and New England ram; pure | statement ax to those wh 0 have been south, &e. After some further debate the consideration of the subject was until February. ‘The applications of men for positions in the pany to man Engine No. 4, to be Jocated in the Seventh Ward, were referred to joodall, Booker, and King. Adjourned. cna detent THE THEATERS.—President Grant and his wife, and little son occupied a box at the seemed to greatly “ewoy “tus ‘pantonsake’¢f seemne ly enjoy the “Jack and fie Beanstail” Messrs. Spaldi & Rapley certainly deserve credit for the excel- lent manner in they have the ‘Ts weex, in the language of the undying | misc en scene of this amusing production. The “Josh” — “Pile hi the harth with beechen Filrap, All ap, theold Klay pine y My ol ‘And go it while yure able? Good ae tobacco to fill the old clay pipe ripper & McLean, 411 Seventh street (Irving's eld stand) a few doors be Fellows’ Hall, but if you are more aristocratic in Zour tastes in holiday times they can supply you maa Vircrsta is not yet admitted, but itis admitted | per! that W. Grure & Son, Confectioners, No. 319 Pennsylvania avenue, between Ilth and 12th Tavese haves inten God Goll aelested a ar ~ and wel American and French io > and lumb cake, small cakes of all kinds, Jetties, and huts of all sorts, constantly on heed, Also, all kinds of German cakes made to order — shortest notice, including the German coffee cake. THE TUNNEL under M street will not interfere | detained by stress of weather. with Bocan & Wyzte's dry good store, new number 1020 Seventh street, between K and L, or they could't sell best prints, 124 cents; good | he ever knew them to be. yard wide soi 12% cents; best pe 5 French mermo, a por a cents; Alexandre’s kid gloves, $1 a pair; and other dry goods, 5 ag hemstiched Fs "8, ‘Self,) on H street, Cutlery. skates, &e., go to L. P. Horxins’, 300 Penfeylyame avenue, between 9th and 10th those of Francis CHRISTMAS Grrr at auction, by Coorer & | of ex-Swedish e TIMER, auctioneers, (successors to James C. McGuire & Co.,) seuthwest corner Pennsylvania tismtnenste avenue and 11th on Thursday and Frida; —e ——— i and ate, at iorciock, for Chas. Herzberg, pa: fine gold reaches his greatest southern other words ‘is at that point ‘to the cello farthest south from the equator. reveral The low Odd | wali's For yrxz waiters and trays, table and pocket | the Catholic tricks worked perfectly last night, many new ones being introduced. The Zanfretta were, of course, excellent. Mr. Parkhurst, as the giant, has founda part in which he shows to advantage. The bal fel, and Gelling, as Primiers, was capital—the ae are sete a —— it. , dancing, ym Hor’ to that oe ‘any sim(lar tro visited this tw Be hogg -p time. “Lite in the South,” by Little Mac, is encored over and over again, Barney and Johnny Wild are very good a comedians, 'yrrale, > has sweet voice, and sings with expression and taste. — Tue STEAMER CoLuMBIA IN A STORM.—The steamer —_, due at Alexandria oa Sunda; evening from Baltimore, did about tive o'clock Monday morni Gasette BC T re] the storm Sap eearerare aemeeras says that the waves of the sea were gale was so stro: the water, and hundred bunches oe hes been blown jualin ‘WAsnineToniays ConrIRMED—Among the confirmations by the Senate we notice H. 1, of city, son Minister Harrington, as a First and Richard Wallach, son of Chas. also a Washingtonian, as Second the Marine Corps. movin skstey-siieaninind Ax Exrrsitiox by the pupils of the Female termediate Public Schools, Second District, = last night at Odd Fellows’ Hall, and uite interesting, consisting of dialogues, recitations, readings, and singing. t the sun PETER GALLANT, @ well-known builder of ity, di Sunday, at Rossburg, Prince Moysine Chureh, and was largely attended. erent nae THE Loxe Brine was reopened to travel yesterday, the repairs apon it having been com- PB Editor of the Star: This city and vii infested with so many petty thieves inary care and caution any chi: kind, , wood, coal, &ec. Peincibal seston of” Sats that there ia strain these: will break a lock as quick, with as little tion, as they would barely swing a door, & fence into an ine! breaking of into an outhouse in the night time to in the construction cs pero, vunishable by contine: t is so in some ot the States I know; and can break into a smoke house, hen-toop, barn, wood house, or any other out-buildings without i rly in those States, It ought understand that the police ef that it does no good to paves Chase rascals chat are iy. break Kocks; or ont of bulldings to steal ken for the pes 5 posed, of stealing chickens, there were no chiekens there, and Feoe eyed ‘Thas it is nightly in this city. Let us have a proper law to punish the villains. S.A. The International Fair. Mr. Editor: There are several salient points which have strangely escaped consideration in advocating as early a period ab possible for our to World's Fair, which I will briefly Mr. Sumner to recede because, for- sooth, England has suddenly taken a notion to have a World’s Fair too. There are many rea- sons tor believing that our fair would be more Successfal than an English fair, and, among war in the great- est country the world ever saw has just c! * and has brought our nation conspicuously before |. During a “s tour of Europe and adjacent countries I rd curiosity expressed to see the great Republic and the new world. In Germany, , Switzerland, and Italy especially, I met many who had friends or relations in the war, and who were eager to come over, and this fair would clinch their reso- lution. 3d. While at the French Exposition many of the exhibitors from different countries told me that they intended to preserve their spe- cimens, which they had elaborated at great ex- agen and care, for the next world’s fair. 4th. If we procrastinate for three or four years, which we must do if we yield to our unselfish and affectios ate cousins, over the way, our idea spread, and every city will want the fair, and a fizzle will result, as the: New York fair was. No; the proper place to hold a world’s fair isthe capital of the nation in which it is held. Then there is no jealousy, and all unite and share in the common glory. Let us take no step c. The Courts. Crmourr Count, Chief Justice Cartter—To- day the case of Oaksmith, lessee, agt. Johnson was resumed, and a juror was withdrawn and case continued with leave to plaintiff to amend. ‘The case of Register agt. McClelland was taken up, Messrs. Latrobe, of Baltimore, and Davidge, for plaintiff, and J. J. Coombs and .J, C, Clayton, for defendant. This case gré of a patent strect washers, and plaintiff claims damages because of defendant making a street washer which is claimed is similar to and in- fringes on plaintiff patent. CRrmINaL Court, Judce Fisher—To-day, the court was occupied with the case of James H. A. Schureman, charged with toyed counterfeit money, which is being argued tothe jury. gee TRansrens or REAL Estate.—The follow- ing transfers of real estate have been lett at the ice of the Recorder of Deeds for entry : December 1ith—R. H. organ, 20 y(itistiana ‘uger, lot 26, square 1,043, $1. . Be tolsnac Childs, lot ¢, square 10%, £800 He A- Clarket ai., trustees, to Chas. B. Church, trus- tee, subs. 37 and 3%, square 77, $4,720; M. B. Habon to Erastus Mitton, lots 4 and’ 5, square . $1,760. December 18th—Joseph F. Kelley to J. H. Darrow, sub. 4, square 365, $900; Elizabeth Jen- kins to John H. Clark, part lot 12, square 171, $500; Ed. Clark et al:, trustees, to Mary W. Kelley, parts lots 2, 13 and 14, square 488. December 20—W. B. Todd’ to John B. Sim- mons, sub. 30, square 1,083, $900; A. D. Gillette to Elien E. McCoy, sub.’4 and part sub. 3, square 368, $10,500; "Moses Kelly to ‘Thos. Jones, 13, square 623, 24,000; J. W. Pilling to W. W. Corcoran, part 7, square 225, $10,000; 5. C. Wroe to Joseph Libbey, sub. A, square 55, $4,500; W. H. Wardet al, trustees, to 8. Norment, sub L, square 523, #475; J. M. Hanson, trustee, to James Kane, ‘part 2, ‘siuare Sit, ‘8360; David Carroll to W. Denny, sub. 6 and part 5, square 638, £350.90. December 2st—C. W. Maury to Louisa M. Childs, sub. 41, ‘reservation 19, $9,000; W. H. Ward et al., trustees, to Jose} be mare 94, £1,200; W. P. Mockabee to Maurice ft gan e190; RK. C. 3 mn, Part 13, square 466, 3,000; S.-M. Garwood J. ‘shop, parts 16 and juare 469, 81,200; M. by Duncanson et al. and James Adams et ai. to jel Smith, 2, square 295; J. G. Meyers to same, sub. 83, square 375, 25,000; James Fraser, Sito: C.'B. Church, to. He Cask en 3100; C. B. Church to J. ‘assell, part 2, uare 467, $130; J. C. McKelden et al. to Gro. Te et al., part 2, square 402, 26,000; W. W. Metcalf et al. +0 John Wilson, parts subs. 48 and 47, square 302, #550. — pe A BeavtivvL Piece or Work.—Mrs. Freis, of this city, has just foe mace Ege of hair- eign "Prize, it being. made. of the halt w ine, of ir of "8 deceased ‘mother. It is: ina iit frame. The feature hair, ov + ior of hair, over! ing & monument 1, on which ‘npears fhe ‘word while over the top of the monument Is a s and below it a dove made of hair. The repre- sentation of the grave at the base of the monu- ment and the ind about it, with a number ii formed of the same —-, assume any in the hands of this skillful Tue Vistr or THe Richmond PRess.—The rn megs — =. 2 po og Me londay evening, ‘postpone thei visit to thelr brethern of the Mtn el gare until New Year’s day; and will leave city for Washington on the evening of the Sist inst. The c! from Christmas to New Year's day was made on account of being amore suitable time for both the visitors and entertainers. will be quartered at the Arii mn where ample arrangements have been for them. The reception banquet will take place on New Year's evening. statue of Sedgwick, at West Point, has been so much admired. idea of bi this home for the old soldiers, it will be remem= bered, originated with General Scott, who was its father and founder. wher aged delivering goods behind them and carry. ing off some, ‘o-day Detective McDer arrested a who gave his name as Robert West, who, It alleged; ts ers. and justice Harper him te jail for court. nc I Housexy ae Rons—On Sunday even ing as ir. B. W. Summy was on 8 a Ean ‘the sobs wee taben ext and carried off. Last night, Pool and Nelson and ilcbara Burnett onthe charge of the larcoy, and this morning Justice Wall committed them to jail for court. gs Tom Bowrr AGarx—Ye , Tom Bowie AIX. ery. toe 7 The paragraph the rounds ttle Setar amen eo suas could not live “lang.” ee. S7In France a married in her hat and is thas tueeyeeet frou pend lemoiteltes to married a who are net wear feathers of any description, — 87" Amna Dickinson is not too old to mare completed her = ried, hav year but: an aversion to ‘unconquerable and feels confident ability to take care of Reracite? — lucky ones: Female Grammar—Sarah Martin. Chapin, Sarah Sullivan, Ida Gibson, Elizapeth Woodward, Julie Moore, Anna Lewis, Vi Stake, Clara Chamberlin, Emma McK: 3 Catherine Blundon, Alice Goddard, ica Houghton, Mary McKenney, Margaret in son, Cuyler Farr, and Rachel Ketner. Female Intermediate—Cecelia Clements, Net- ids, Mary Miller, Mi Beall, Melita Schott, Ida Robinson, Susan Caldwell, with two other cards to be drawn for by nine pupils 4.—Amie Wilson, Virginia White, Hetty M. Walker, Clara Mt. ‘Ecther, Mary 'V. Hurlebaus, Mary F. Drew, Annetta Wandling, Matilda Lohman, Lula B. Payne, and Fannie Young—the latter being the success. ful contestant for a card drawn tor by seven Pupils equally deserving. Pri jo. 2—Sonora Schott, Annie Cal- card drawn for by eight pupils equally desery- ing. Pourricar Curr-CHat.—It is now uy conceded that the race for the Tax Collector. Me’ H. Hollingsworth, the party advat sageeet ic H. Hol . the ni course favoring the latter, The Behool Greed, ans appear to in their boots from the tenor of thelr addresses to the schoo! pupils within the past few days, but with the action of the last Council before them the present Council can hardly fail to continue by unanimons resolution, the old Board, as conducive to the best interests of the town. Potomac Lopcr No.5, A. M., last evening elected’ the following offcers for the ensting 3 v.M.; A. J. Jones, 8. W.; James Dickson, J. W.; E. D. Hartley, Treasu: rer; W. W. Wheeler, Secretary. = ALEXANDRIA. RECOVERING.—Mr. Calvin Smith, the baggage master on the Orange, Alexandria and Manassas railroad, who lost his leg by an accident at War- renton Junetion some weeks ago, expects to be out during next month. Robert Lovelace, the young man reported to be in a co: ia week, from the anna tects ot hau cold, contrary to general ex getting well again. sii 4 ANOTHER Horse KILtep ror ais Hing.— carcass of a grey horse, supposed to have been stolen and killed for his hide, was found a few days ago in the bushes near Sharon Chapel, a county, a short distance below this city. Prorenry Sarr.—r. S. E. Gulick has sold the three-story brick dwelling on Prince street, een Fairfax and Royal, now occupied by Captain W. H. Dulany, to R. H. Havener, for IT RE Subscribers respectfully inform the public that they will cOntinue the business of Dealors in CIGARS, TOBACCOS, SNUFFS, PIPES, &., &c..at the above well-known stand, under the fi name of KIDDER & McLEAN, where they will Keepon hand an assortment of over trade, which will be disposed of ut BF fail {o please. The patronage solicited, BEES pest as an Ansistant 7 the undersigned invites the patronage of his old friends and the public to an inspection and trial of th Kk. deat at JERRY H. WHITEBAND. Hourpay LUXURIES AT THOMAS RUSSELL’S, - eee weamerevansa avenue. NAPOLEON'S CARINET the favorite Wine of L. Delmonico, New York. CHAMPAGNE IN HALF PINTS, For luvalids. ALso, "HE. FILS & CO.’S and L. ROEDERER’S VERZENA NAY, CABINET, CARTE BLANCHE. HOLIDAY WINES, LIQUORS, CORDIALS. FRSSH HAVANA, And the Popular Brand of LITLE BELT 8EGARS. BOOTH & CO.'S CELEBRATED OLD TOM GIN. OLD RYE and BOURBON WHISKIES. FINE OLD COGNAC BRANDIES of guaranteed purity. JAMAICA and ST. CROIX RUM. SCOTCH and IRISH WHISKIES. STANDARD SHEBRIES. SUPERIOR OLD PORTS. CHOICE CLARET and RHINE WINES. SPARKLING and STILL BURGUNDIES. SCOTCH and ENGLISH ALES. LONDON and DUBLIN PORTER. ENGLISH PICKLES and SAUCES, OLIVE OIL, SARDINES, PEAS, MUSHROOMS, ETC. ETC. THOMAS RUSSELL, 266 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, tJa¥ Between 12th and 13th streets. STOVES, HEATERS, AND RANGES AT LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. Having a large assortment on hand of every sort of HEATING AND COOKING STOVES, 1am determined to reduce my stock, and will sell for the next THIRTY Days at cosT FoR CasH, Call before buying elsewhere on THOS. W. MILLER, 316 Pennsylvania ave., bet.9th and 20th sta., dels-6t Woodward’s CHILDREN'S SHOES, all colors and sizes, SLIPPERS and BOOTS made to onder. doi6-8t* BE gir in ee Poe CITY ITEMS. CLOTHING, &c. . Srehar vacancy | Crome ovr mass LARGE STOCK o uw Jewelry Stor ae Dollar weelry t, ‘Ro. 436 Pennsytvania avenue, between 4\'and * 6th streets. — Wrres, Liquors of all descriptions to suit the most fastidio: or FALL aND WINTER Also, the choicest brands of LoT has expressly for the holidays, bass seated attFraak Fiates', 432 ith street, ues AND “Ores Haut, Tenn, emit ‘We have just received a assortment of REGARDLESS OF COST. Mens’, Youths’ and Boys’ 3 Those that wish to get the value of their money will do well by calling at Odeon Hall, 44 Penn- sylvania avenue, corner 4\ street. 3 Berrer TRAN Foreia = Port—Speer’s Port Grape Wine is better than imported Port, and ‘since the adulteration of the latter it must take To Close Business of the late Tuomas A. STEVENS, Known as STEPHENS 4 ©o., 310 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Berweex Nistu ano Texte Staetrs. its place. It is pure and really execlient and wo sa hero some @irbot. trom Mr. oes . WSs CALL EARLY AND SECURE BARGAINS. Forerex Orrsiox.—Extracts from English BUSINESS MUST BE CLOSED. Testimonials, giving evidence of the efieacy of | srock, G@OD WILL, FIXTURES, AND “ Thave derived greater benchit from the ‘ Trockes? than from anything I ever tried." Brooxnover Bow en, Prime Tenor of the British Operatic Associa- Londen. dete __LRASE FOR SALE tien OVERCOATS, Mi Zpecer knew such @ wonderful cure for Hoarse- $12 TO s40 ness.” Vy. RANDALL, Oxfor asic Hall. . IN MELTON'S. CHINCHILLAS, WHITNEY “ Thave tried your ‘Trockes,” and can testify to AND CASTOR BRAVERS their Hicacy.” CHARLES SLOMAN, ‘The English Improvisator. = “ The ‘Troches’ give great a. ; YOUTHS’ OVERCOATS, Editor Loughborough Monitor. =: Yous, tong ial in — > Throat, whe: com to sing, though 5: from cold.” T ine Wirevinrteexe, Of the « Royal Italian Opera,” #* TO $30. BOY'S OVERCOATS, m. Miss Louisa Pyne, of the «Royal Italian #5 TOSIS ” speaks of *« The Troches”” in the highest i, and uses them constantly to clear and strengthen the voice. BUSINESS SUITS, For Conghs, Colds, and Throat Diseases, the Troches are invariably efficactous, . $15 TO $50. Fiery Cents 4 Yarp for beautiful patterns AD the latest st) les in coloring and mixtures. of Carpets for offices and bed-rooms. carpets are warranted to satisfaction. 6 Apamson’s, 506 Ninth street. Pon creccr—~ Toe aos CRItpRen’s OveRcoats at “Oak Hall,” 460 7th street, opposite Post Office. 12,18,6 Your atTrentios is called by Samuel Sam- Tors, comprising Fancy Work Boxes, Crying Dolls, Famey Cigar Stands, Baskets, Boxee, Car- Witlow Ware, Silver-plated Ware, &e., &e. tnd att otek poe ne MO O'clock, BOYS’ sUITs, For all ages, from 3 to 17 years, in all the latest nove elties, both of style and material. TALMAS AND CAPES, LIVERY COATS, READY MADE AND TO ORD WALL, ROBINSON 4 CO., 322 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, between 9th and lth streets. AT persons ment. Hours from 8 press of business at to visit patients at tween 6 and 8 p.m CHILDREN’s Ganipaoi's at “Oak Hall,” 460 Tth street, opposite Post Office. 12,18,6, parsnati ene Wiicox & Gisn’s Sewrna MACHINE, pro- the simplest and noiseless machine in the world, can now be bought on easy terms at the st, c. Baum’s skirt and Corset Factory, 315 ith street, between D andE. 12,8 STRAUS’ Aa. POPULAR CLOTHING HOUSE, Penn. Avenue, 3 Doors East of Lith St. ——— Gextieirex’s Ovencoars are selling at very —" low prices at “Oak Hall,” 460 ith street, oppo- ost ce. .» Proprietors. vs ee - BUSINESS SUITS, Sack style. Oto 918 lorTo—“ Quiek Sales and Small = Pe 9 new | BUSINESS SUITS, Frock ety’ P12 to S2s Just havi ned an immenre of whicl ‘we will dispose of as quick as vid: White Shirta?S, $1, e135 and upwards, saoh 75, $1, &. <4 splendid article, all Linen Bosoms, and Gulls ino Undershirts and $2 and #225, Good, Meri wers 50, 60, and 75c.; .25. ‘Good Cotton DRESS SUITS....... A. STRATS, lars. Jackets, a splendid of oc Set a Be city. Come one, come ail, and everybody will be satiesied. Fraxc & Goupmay, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, 5 —r 9 ‘THIRD DOOR EAST OF ELEVENTH STREET. No. 458 Tth st., . Patent Office, and - 182" “No. 56TH, between D& Eats, | 200 eS sss | Naas watcrrne co. Georgetown Advertisements, | 386 Penns veuue, etm ach and 7th streets, CLOTHING FOR MEN AND BOYS. BUSINESS SUITS, of M 1. Scotch tH and of our own mantifacture, equal To the ALL SERCOATS at reduce! price ae ¥S' SCHOOL and PRESS S three years and upwards, in great Ts" OVERCOATS and TOGAS, NS OVERCOATS of various Adapted to ; the present season, and at prices Ives than the same (Colored: and SHIRTS, of supe- Coms anv seer aes en's and Boye’ Under Shirts and Drawers. COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELF, Das Oe okt FRANCIS. Agent. THE HANDsO! PRESENTS. hoice selection of MERSHAUM and FANCY PES, aisy all dine, brands of SMORING ASD CHEWING TOBACCO, can be ad at Cor. of Bridge and iligh ste... _Cigars by the box at wholesale prices. dell-w*_ ¥ GOODS AT REDUCED PRIC! at greatl Repucey’ PRices Shawis, Cloaks, Closkings,. Blank CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT, the determi to sell DRESS GOODS, COBNEB SEVENTH AND E STREETS, tank meres, and all our Winter Goods. We are aleo selling vottons, and. D ofall ki WASHINGTON, D. 0. THE LARGEST STUCK OF MENS, YOUTHS’ Superior Quality of BLACK SILK _VELVETS FOR Ty a ” from @7 to $8.50, worth $12 and & . IN THE CITY, Also, some elegant BROUCHE SHAWLS left, whic $i be olla Great ancribce tate for Christmas — ded-tdec3S 117 Bridge street, Georgetown. NFW GOODS RECEIVED EVERY Dary Esrasuisnep 1x 1834, NEW STYLES EVERY DAN: PREMIUM AWARDED In 1857, rarurdie SERIES raise ALL OF MY OWN MAKE! ALL OF MY OWN MAKSI CLEANSING ESTABLISHMENT, ‘No. 49 JEFFERSON ST. ME LIGHT COLORED MEL VEB- Beth ea rote | AROS —— fig’ with constant prmsnal cuitepart | ONE HUNDRED, PIPTERENT STYLES OF Distried or nave all orders in hi Tad Gis To 430. Promptly executed, BLACK SUITS FoR E_HAVE Gor- : TTP YD DOWN WITH THE HIGH PRICES! | ,ALicps{encl_c STOCK AND PRICES wit CORNER OF SEVENTH AND E STREETS Is the best place in the District to bay Cc. 8. O'HARE & SON, GOOD CLOTHING 47.4 SAVING OF 25 PER GROCERS, BUSINESS CLOSED, OW SATURDAYS UNTIL 252 SEVENTH STREET WEST, Country Papers may send in their rates af atver- tising. oc] a Brrwsex M axp N. (Successor te H. ¥. Lovpox & €o.,) CITIZENS, ARMY AND RAVY, SEE OUR RATES: \