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great noise around and about dwellings. Yes
terday il travelled westward, and blew with fury
from that quarter all the day long, without stop
ping 10 take breath We have beard Of no disasters
beyond the glaEier's art Of repairing. From the
river and the cpast We may bear Of more serious
mischief
A suSpAY ScESE.-Mrs sullivan, an Irish lady,
keeps a much frequented 'drinkery" on 9th street,
near J. We believe she conducts Il on the Canal
street plan-id esf, the money down.. The occu-
patton s Of course salutary, itabe, and rcspec
table, and the profits no dodb neat. Now, this is
all very well, a. nobody doubts and il il IL not,
we would like to know ho has right to say any
thing about H. s. muol for he 'lickery." But
this establishment imp,ryious AZ Il is to all moral
assaults, is not improRr ,blc when assailod by the
ruthless hand Of an ungritefu man. whose strength
and whose courage bad been Impaired TO him in
deep potatons within ia deicctablo walls, we
purpose proving.
Mr.. John =. Moran D. an irish gentleman, aged
about thirty year., and ~ profession baker. We
are told that when he really l. Mr. John =. Moran,
he il hrst-ratc man very inch man; but that
when be Stops to folly BE- one Of the sorriost
specimens Of humanity itis therefore. Of course,
a very sorry thing 30 hm 10 stoop, and he had
better look to IT,
On Sunday Afternoon last the aforesaid John y
Moran vent ~ the aio csaid alcoholic dsponsary
Why and wherefore do not pretend 10 say; but
he went there, and ontrary 10 every maxim
Of sound policy, quarfalled with the landlady in
a most ungallant maunr and logged her, we
have very rarely know a man 10 fog a woman.
Why Mr.. Moran did This u would Of course be
unbocoming in us to inquire. That question had
no doubt been asked an, answered entirely 10 Mr.
Moran's own satisfaction
The witnesses 10 Mr. doran's UnFallant exploit
were about one hundred boys. who disdained such
lsmblikc behavior as gong quietly 10 church, and
whose parents have altog 'ther 100 much confidence
in them 10 regard them needing any restraints
or moral and religious Instruction Thcsc lads ap-
peated 10 be highly entef tained by the exhibition,
and one young gentleman with cigar between his
fingers was understood to his eyes with great
deal Of vehsmence, If that hap wasn't mighty fe-
| rocious when the liquor in him.. We dare
say this parsonage entirely correct, and his
scant apparel betrayed either poverty or very bad
taste ia the selection Of winter clothing. stated
| az an important TACT, that AS father was not
cross when he got 10 drinking, but was "as
| fraid as thunder Of the old woman" In fact
many sage and knowing remarks were made, and
| being made, when Mr.. Grant, Of the Auxiliary
Guard, captured the bellgerent Mr.. Moran in the
midst Of HE glory, and Squire Dom forthwith
bound him over for trial before the Criminal
/ Court.
/ So there now MIR. Moran has had his frolic be-
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90 Smithsonian Lectures.-Dr. Cox OF
Brooklyn, N. Y, will continue his lectures the
evenings of Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday of
this week, at u O'clock Subject: "Hstory as a
science, and the best methods for it's prosec ution
A plank walk has been constructed directly west
from the building to the brick pavement on 18th
street, where lamp will be placed at the gate
Persons coming this direction will enter the lecture
room through the north east tower.
Closing lecture on Friday Subject; Poetry.
Dec 23-dtf
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SILK VELVET EMBROIDERED CLOAKs
AND SACKS.

NT HITE * SONS, corner Of Eighth Street and
w Market Place, has received from Agnew &
Co., ls6 Chesnut Street, Philadelphia, splendid
let Of Paris Embroidered and plain Velvet Cloaks
and Sacks, Blue, Green, Garnet, purple and
Black,
Also, Brocha and Cashmere Long shawls, new
patterns, Scarlet, Blue, Green, Orange and w bite;
with a rich lot of Brocade and Chenne Dress Silks,
from 81 so TO So per yard.
A fine lot of Embroidered Cambria Handker
chiefs; Silk and Thbet Scarf.
Thread aud Lace Capes. &c, &c
The above Goods will be offered for sale at 10
O'Clock THIS MORNING, and remain apen only
a few days.
The ladies Of Washington, Georgetown, and
strangers, are respectfully invited to call and
anime the above goods; they will be sold low 10
close a consignment. WHITE SONS
Dec 24-fd3t
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TUST received, per barque Ida and schooner st.
u Payson, from Boston, and schooner Michigan,
from New York, eight more Pianos, which, with
number recently received, make my stock the most
extensive offered in this city. In this assert
mcnt are two Rosewood seven octave Louis XIV
Pianos, of unsurpassed quality Of tone and beauty
of exterior from the justly celebrated mandatory
of Chckerng, Boston. Also, number of o. and
from the same factory. And o. and octave Pianos,
from the best New York manufacto tories.
Purchasers have great advantages iii selecting
from this varied and superb stock at prices from
s 225 to = 600.
Second hand Pianos taken in part payment.
Also, Just received. further supply of Sera-
phnes and Melodeous, of good tone
number Of highly ornamented and other
Guitars of excellent tone, from y 8 to $50,
New Music received weekly, and sold as low
il can be bought i'll this city.
RICHARD DAVIS,
Dec 2l-eo3t Penn. avenue
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UrINE EDITIONS Of all standard authors in the
Il English language may be found at the book
store Of the subscriber, many Of them finely Illus
trated others in rich bindings; English as we'll as
American authors, in both poetry and prose.
Many additions have recently been made to the
above-the English editions imported direct from
London by the advertiser
Also. a smaller collection Of French authors, in
fine bindings, imported direct from Paris by
Dec "a FRANCK TAYLOR.
ANIMALS FOR GIFTS, 1851, AND JUVENILE
BOOKS,
I,AN be be found in the greatest profusion and
" variety at
TAYLOR A. MAURY's
Bookstore, near 9th street
Friendships Offering.
The Garland
The Christmas Tribute.
The Snow Flake.
The Ladies Gift
The English Book Of Beauty.
The Irving Offering
The American Keepsake.
The Gem Of the Season.
The Gift Of Friendship.
The Iris.
Beautiful Bibles and Prayer Books, with many
other illustrated works for presents Dec ~
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FLOATING DOCKS.

FLOATING DOCKS.
Since the let Of October, I-tq, the work upon the
floating dOcks, basins, and railways, building wa
der contract at the navy yards at kttcry, Phadei-
phia, and Pensacola, bas progressed rapidly.
At kittery, all the foundation pilcs for the BASIN
have been driven; the caps and plank floor laid
about bali Of the granite strnger put in place,
and the walls Of the basin nearly completed. The
foundations for the railway have been commenced,
and arc in progress The 0Oyr II the dock has been
completed; tWo-thirds Of the truss beams arc built
placed, and fastened; the bottom Of the dock coz
pcrcd and ready for launching. The work. thus
far, has been executed in very satisactory man
ncr.
Al Philadelphia the foundation piles for the basin
and side walls all driven the fi0ur nearly I'm
isbod, and the Walls lar advanced az 90 leave no
doubt that all the work the basin will be com
pleted this fall The foundations for both lines o
railway are completed the stone ways Of one are
cold weather Seven sections Of the dock have been
completed, except the machinery, and arc launched
ito other sections are framed ana Get up, and th'
machinery for ell is IN progress Of construction
The contractors for tbs york have displayed grca'
energy, and the works are rapidly approaching
completion.
AtPensacola the works have not progressed a.
rapidly at The other yards, owing 70 the ncccs
sary suspension Of operations during the suHiheI
months The platform Of the dock and the tus
beams have been completed, and the side lranini
and bracing commenced; the space Tor the basi'
bas been enclosed by Golfer dam, and the eKca
walton for the basin il nearly completed
NAVAL ASYLUM.
The condition 81 tuis institution IL the only re
naming subject to which ~Ouid call your atten
ton.
Since my last annual report, the duties II th'
asylum have been performed with promptness and
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rNHE Person who took the two Gold Vest Chains
Il from the showcase Of John II, Gibbs, one day
last week, IL requested to return the same through
the Poet Office or otherwise, and no questions will
be asked. Unless speedily attended TO, other means
will be taken 20 recover the goods, and the name
will be made public
Fancy Store, Penn. avenue,
Dec 2t-3uf between 9Th and 10th sts.
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A LA WILLIE DIE PARIS.


Ornamental Lights, Tases. lSilrer Hare, SC.
T,HE SUBSCRIBER has lately been at consider
Il able expense in purchasing and having manu-
facturcd for his use, in the furnishing Of Balls,
Parties, &c. the following articles, which he will
hue o'a on the most reasonable terms. viz:
"A pery Splendid
CENTRE TABLE ORNAMENT AND CHAN
DEUER.
These were made expressly TO my own order.
Twopair VERY BEAUTIFUL CANDELARRAs
One pair MAGNIFICENT VASES.
large and very splendid assortment Of
SiUer Uarel French China, CT Glass Vnre.
and every variety Of articles in this line sufficient
TO furnish party OF some three thousand persons.
These articles will be rented outeithcr separately
or together on the most reasonable terms.
&. GAUTIER, Confseur,
la Wits Dr PARfs.
Dec lI-2tflav6vif Corner Pm. Az. A 18th cts.
LITrELL's LIVING AGE. NO. 3s5-r2, cts.
CONTENTS.
Chateaubriand's Momoirs.-Br,hsh Quarterly
RerietC.
2. Talleyrand.-F raser's Magasine
3. The Pot OF Starpe's Maya rius.
Z. American Papers in England London Moru.
ing Chronicle.
S. Pilgrimage to the Land Of my Fsthers.-spee-
fafor,
s. Life and Correspondence of Robert southey.-
Eramiaer.
7. Depopulation Of Ireland Morning Chronicle
Z. Flax Cotton Morning Chronicle
With Poetry, Short Articles, and Notices Of New
Books
"whsmSoros, 27th December, isa5.
"Of all the Periodical Journals devoted TO Lite
nature and Science which abound in Europe and in
this country this has appeared 20 70 be the most
useful IL contains, indeed, the exposition only OF
the literature of the English language, but
this, by tie immense extent and comprehension,
includes portraiture Of the human mind in the
utmost ppansion Of the present age.
-. q ADAMS"
Published weekly stsir dollars year. by
f.. LITTELL& Co, Boston.
and sold by JosEPH sHrLLrSeToS, corner a ct
Dec l7--dtrw&wlw Penn. avenue,
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Q5-NOTICE.-Our office will be closed on Wed
nesday, 18th instant, christmas Day,) and First
January, New Years Day.) Persons having
notes due on those days will oblge US by attending
to them previously.
CHUBB, SCHENCk & co.
Dec 23-MTFSMT
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A LA VILE DE PARIS.

LA WILLIE DE PARKS.
CONFECTIONERY, BON BONS &c. SC
~ GAUTIER announces that he has, usual at
~. this season of the year, a very large and
general assortment of every thing in the CONFEC-
IIONERY line, such
FRUIT, POUND, and all other kinds of CAKE
BON BONS of every description
10000 pounds FRUIT GLASSES, at so cts. per
pound
500 jars CURRANT JELLY different sizes
CANDIES in endless variety
PRUNES in fancy boxes
300 kegs very fine MALAGA GRAPES, daily
expected. c. GAUTIER,
Conhseur, a la Vile de Paris,
Corner Penn avenue and tn street
&. g. still continues to give his particular atten
ton 70 the furnishing of BALLS, DINNER and
EVENING PARTIES, &c, with every thing in
his line. Dec 2l-3tif
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iorehand. and will not be able 10 enjoy the holi-
days What pity. and how he will envy the
poor wretches he is destined 10 see acting over
again the glorious spree in which he was SO hap
py, and from which he is to awaken with such
pleasant and grateful feelings
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COMMITTED from The NeW York and Philadelphia
papers
The steamship Africa arrived at New York on
Saturday evening. from Liverpool, bringing papers
from that port as late the 1h inst, and London
papers of the 9th
The continental news is considered important
A postscript to letter from Paris, dated the 9th
inst, says:
81 have been assured that Geographic despatch
has been received in Paris within the last half hour
announcing that on Monday last, the ID, a conven-
ton was concluded and signed between the Prus-
sian and Austrian Governments, which completely
regulates and terminates the difference between
the Two powers"
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DIED.,

At Rchield, Ohio, December 18th, 1850, of Group,
MILLARD FILLMORE, only of John q. and Laura
b. NJ. Khnck, aged 2 years and months.
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II WILLIS, northeast corner Of y and 18th sts.
has several pleasant furnished double rooms for
rent Mrs. w can also accommodate few day
boarders. For terms apply at the corner OFF and
Q,h strecta Dec 24-Tu& F2ws
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IMPROVEMENT AND CONSERVATION OF
THE EYE BY SPECTACLES.

VNHE SUBSCRIBER, of the Optical Institute of
Il Nurch and New York, respectfully informs
the oxHens and visters of Washington that he will
remain here short time with his superior Specta-
cles and Optical Instruments His Glasses are
ground Miniscus and of crystal and pebble, and
are naturally clearer and easier than those gcrr-
orally i'll
But to what he particularly calls the attention of
the near, far, and weak. sighted is this he
ines the eye himself, and adapts such glasses the
failing eye needs, and it is only by this scientific
treatment possible to conserve the eye to the high
est age.
The quality of the Munich Optical instruments is
sufficiently known.
Call and examine, at Dyer and McGuire's, cor
ner of 10Th street and Pennsylvania avenue.
Dec "a JOSEPH BECkEL.
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~ The subscribers have just received beautiful
variety Of Fashionable Jewelry, consisting of sets
ofTorquoise, Garnets, Enamclled Necklaces, Brace
lets, Pins and Rings together with great variety
of articles suitable for the present season. This
stock is not surpassed by any; and every article
will be sold at the lowell price.
The public respectfully invited TO call at the
old stand of kEYWORTh, LEWIS & co.
Dec 20-eo3tf Pa. Avenue near 9Th stseet.
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AT ODD FELLOWS HALL.
wHIPPLE's GRAND ORIGINAL EXHIBITION
OF THE DIsSOLVING VIEWS,
ds Exhibited an the cities " Boston, Philadelphia,
and elseichsre.
ID REPRESENTATIONS of the most beautiful
II Scenery of all parts of the world with great
variety Of Ancient and Modern Structures, Ruins,
Cities Castles, &e., which are produced IN a truly
wonderful manner. The most beautiful scenes
grow into proportion and again disappear, but so
sudden and mysterious is the transition that it
only be compared to the magic of a dream seen by
the eye.
Commencing Tuesday evening, the oath instant,
also every successive evening through the week;
and Wednesday and Saturday afternoon, CON-
-ncing at O'Clock.
splendid Series of Views, among which several
representations of White Mountain
Scenery in New Hampshire.
After which, the
OXYHYDROGEN MICROSCOPE
Will be applied, revealing the Wonders of the
Animalcular World,
Followed by European Views, among which Is a
View Of Rome, the Coliseum, the Castle of St. An
gelo at night, illuminated by Fireworks.
The Swiss Cottage-the Snow Storm.
City Of Constantnoplc.
The Lake Of Killarney, City OF Lisbon, City and
Bay Of Naples, Eruption Of Mount Ncsuyius!
A nd many others Of the most sublime and besuti-
ful scenes in Europe.
The whole enlivened with music, and concluding
with brilliant display OF
PYRAMIC FIRES
Interpreted with variety Of Beautiful Scenes,
among which 10 equestrian likeness Of
Gen. Taylor on parade.
A correct likeness Of Jenny Lind, Acknowledged
by all 10 be perfect, taken by the aid Of daguerrc
otype instruments, from the Swedish Nightingale
in person.
Marine View of Ships in actual motion.
A Calilornan's Dream, and many others OF match
less beauty.
Doors open at halfpast o; exhibition commences
al bali past O'Clock.
Tickets % cents; children half price. Reductions
made for schools. Dec %
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DUBIOUS ROOTS-A small lot of imported
ID Bubous Roots, Hyacnths, Tulips, Crocuses,
Iris Narcissuses &c remaining unsold, will now
be disposed Of at half price to clear them out.
J. +. CALLAN,
Dec "a corner of T. and 18th streets,
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MUSICAL CHRISTMAS GIFTS.

A MONG all the other novelties to be found at
IA GiBBS'S Fancy Store, few choice and
beautiful singing Canary Birds, with cages-ther
voices of the finest quality. prettier or more
tasteful gift scarcely be imagined.
Also, great variety of fancy and ornamental
trihes, suitable for Presents during the Christmas
and New Years Holidays. Dec "a
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SPONGES The largest stock Of Sponges in
- this city may be found at the drug otore, cor
ner of f and 7th streets
Dec. "a j. +. CALLAN
E>SSENCE OF GINGER.-Brown's Essence of
IL Jamaica Ginger.
Halloways do.
For sale by J. +. CALLAN,
Dec "a + and 7th SITS
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cUHTsTuAs pREsryTs

John MILLER, at his old and we'll known e.
- adjustment, south side Pennsylvania avenue,
respectfully invites HE customers and the public
generally to zee his well prepared and select stoc
and endless variety Of CONFECTIONERY suita.
bic for Christmas Presents.
j. M has always on hand a large supply Of
French Pesse, Asparagus, Mushrooms, Truhlcs,
Stewed Tomatoes Tomato ketchup, Pickles, and
a variety Of imported Sauces, Preserved Meats
Soups, French Pate dc Foic- gras, etc.
n. B. Balls, Parties, and other Entertainments
will be well attended TO, as he 10 now provided
with Table Furniture, Cendelabras, Table Orna-
mems, and Silver, 20 accommodate from two TO
three hundred persons. Dec 23-2t
DARKEH's CHRISTMAS OPENING takes
II place THE day, and will continue through the
Christmas and New Years Holidays. lie respect
fully invtcs bis friends and strangers to call at his
new store, undcy the National Hotel and look
through MS selection Of beautiful Fancy Articles
suitable for presents for all ages
Admittsnce free,
PARkER'S
Fancy and Perfumery Store, Penn. avenue,
Dec 2l-3t under the Natioual Hotel
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Bro~.n's Hotel,
Psnns ytoania Arenme bst"ee" Oh" iM'
Law f Smith. USN SP Jupiter, Miss
s w Baston Md G Jones, Conn
Smith, Smith River Mr. Smart, lady. chill
X ID Bush u SN dren serv,
+ kIussy N Miss Smart, do
Mr. and Mrs Stanley, NC Miss Peterc, do
j II Carter Md MI Bolten, Md
X Monroe lady and j Pompfery, do
serv, Pa II wilson, DO
l. b Fenton and lady, Il Walker, Md
Boston G A Bosw orth, Boston
Bandolpin, Va TX II hays, "a
X l. Law, IN Hunter, N
J Wilcox, NO Goodhue, do
Gov Pratt & son, Md Lancay, child SER
s Group Va want, Pa
Smith, do MISS Lanert 90
J II Barrett, Boston Nj Brow, N
$ p Bentor, NO Pr Jenkins, Miss
J v Fireman, Md J Stevens
| j Hamilton, N Y Mr. Thompson, Bait
p Griffin Miss Mr. Gwin do
Miss Smith, Md Brewer, do
| CY Thanks, 3 children Miss Brewer, do
Il servant
United states Hotel,
PENNSYLVANIA ape,ue, bettoeen Sd and A. streets.
l. S Cargill, Pa SIS Stafford, Pa
WV > i Harvey Va Hon W Nd, DaY y on Ga
j + VOORHEES,, Pa SGrinalds, Va
J II Mccain, NY TIC Zuck & lady, Pa
J Clark, do J II Scott, N J
Is Daniels, do II Keen, Md
& Il Anderson, do Semple, Va
Carter, Va . II Southoron, Va
DIR j w Craddock Va
GsIsby's Hotel,
Corner Of Pennsylvania Apenue and Sd street.
X MARI, NO Iddings, Pa
w Astor, N Y Hon p Powell, Va
II II Williams, Md Hon G Sever, no
j { Adams, N Y l. Hahn, Boston
J nj Mccullough, Va RIA Wall, Md
Williams, do Miss Storm N
l. Hays, Nh w Bruce Md
w Taylor, U S N RIB Wood, N
Irving Hotel,
Corner of Peinsylpdnia Auenueand 18th street.
J g Brashears, Boston DIR Boyle, Md
nj Wisner, do Is Williams, N
w II Dubosq, Pa Anderson, do
Il Crohers, do b Mount, Pa
Hansbrough, Va ID Crash, Me
J S Watts, do G Il Thompson, S G
j ii Watkins, Md Miss Thompson, do
& j Learned do T. Crump, Va
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COLUMBIA MUSICAL ASSOCIATION.

COLUMBIA MUSICAL ASSOCIATION.
TINE undersigned have much pleasure in an
i nouncing to their friends and the pubic in
general, that this new Association, consisting Of
nearly all the Professors and Amateur Instrumental
Performers of this city, is now completely or
gained, under the conductorship of Professor G..
Lenschow, of Baltimore, the late distinguished
leader of the Germania Musical Association, aud
that its first concert will be given at early
period; TO which. as well to previous grand re-
hearsal, the associate members of the Washington
Philharmonic Society will be respectfully invited;
and, in the mean time, they beg 10 assure their
friends that they making every effort to render
their concert fully deserving of public patronage
and encouragement.
A. L. kIECkHOEFER, President.
JOHN EDGAR, Secretary.
JAS. McCORKLE, Treasurer.
C.. LENSCHOW, Conductor.
Dec l9-eo3t" Bait. Sun, 80
GT. LOUIS BONDS, for sale by
- CHUBB, SCHENCk, & co.
Dec 20-lw
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BANK OF THE METROPOLIS,

DECEMBER 81 1850.
vINHlS Bank will be closed, usual, on w ednes-
Il day, the 25th instant, christmas day,) and
"Wednesday, the lst Of January next.
All notes due at this Bank on those days must be
attended to on the Tuesdays Immediately preceding
each day Dec q, "a ,30,3l
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NOTES AND DRAFTS collected throughout
IN the United Statea, by
Dec 20--lw CHUBB, SCHENCK q co.
A II THE COM EsTIBLE STORE will be
IA found fresh Fruits &c. such as
Malaga Grapes, Do. Raisins Oranges, Lemons
Currants, Citron Jujube, Figs
Prunes in fancy boxes, Cranberries, Apples
Cocoanuts, Candies, Nuts OF all kinds, Preserved
Ginger, &c. ALSO,
Sardines, Olives, Pickles, Capers, Maccaroni
Salad Oil, Lemon Srup.
LIQUORS
Champagne, Hook, Madeira, Sherry, Port. Lis
bon, Malaga, Claret, Muscat, and other Wines
Superior Pinet, Otard and London Dock Brandy
Scotch Irish, and Old Rye Whiskey
Holland Gin, Bitters, Absinthe, SC.
ALSO,
Havana and Principe Cigars, superior Chewing
and Smoking Tobacco, &c. For sale by
JAS. II. LLOYD & co.
Penn. av. three doors east Of 10th street.
Dec 2I-eo6tif
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PIANOS. sERAPHINEs, &c,

DRAFTS on all the principal cities for sale il
IL sums to suit, by
Dec Cow CHUBB, SCHENCK, & co.
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MAMMOTH PLUM GAGE.

fINHE subscriber begs leave to inform bis custom
L ers and the public generally that he intends
having one OF the largest and most bea utful Christ
mas Cakes ever made in this city. Its weight is
one thousand pounds; and its style Of ornamenting
has never been surpassed within the limits Of the
District Those wishing to see and try por-
ton of this cake will be pleased To call at my
establishment. the corner of II and 9th ats near
the Patent Office, where il can be seen on Christ
mas Eve. 1t will then be cut and disposed of by the
pound The Cake contains four fine gold rings. i
will also have on hand beautiful assortment Of
Cakes of all sizes, Pound and Plum, French Con-
dictionaries, Jellies, Preserves Cordials Grapes.
Prunes, and every thing necessary for balls. par
ties, and private entertainments, which will fur
nish in the best style and on the most reasonable
terms ii. ECKARDT.
Dec 23-3t