Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-11-26

10 tGrr lendS INDUCED rather freely, and got into
quarrel about The "Hard," and ssSofts,~ and 10
settle their dispute, they went out OF the CITY TO
wood north of The railroad depot and there arranged
lAe matter by private eight. They went out arm
NJ ara and returned lii the same way, la,ins had
several hGTd rounds and came To the sensible con-
el,.son that they We're both "softs.n They there
Tore agreed to give up the discussion and IA Ike some
Thing TO drink, As quieius TO their difficulty
Thanksgiving Sereaade.-The Columbia Fire Com
Pany, meyer firing OF respect to the lady who has
been sueh True friendto them, obtained Espudia's
me band, and gave her Thanksgiving serenade.
II was charming affair, the delightful music
"Like the sweet South,
Ihat breaihes upon bank OF yoleis,
sIealing and giving Odpr.'
sifs. T. received the company with her usua,
Smiles OF cheer and hospilabe y-couie exhibiting
per heh appreciation oil the compliment, and love
or TIE sweet music.
HseiPTocGtions Of the Franklips.-On Wednesday
evening the New York rankin Association, through
lheir worthy President, Mr.. r. e. Doyle, gave fine
reception to Major Crawey, OF tire L. 8. Military
ATgas, who was one o! their mott liberal entertain
rrs ON their recent visit 10 the Empire CITY. We
have Only time TO add that the Franklins received
AT. Arson Joseph, also, al the PhIladelpha United
STATES Hose Company in most hospiIabIc sty,e on
Thursday evening al the house Of their popular Vice
President Mr. L. A. Garfield, corner OF lth street
ana New fork avenue. The delegate brought on,
"a presents 10 the Franklin, bilsts of Washington
and Franklin,a splendid column supported by an
eagle, and simile OF their fine suciio made i'm
rich confectionery style They 10 be- seen in the
windows of Mr.. GauIier, On the avenue, and make
brilliant appearance even In that brilliant cstab
hshmenf.
The FUm belonging to Mr.. Oyster, situai ed about
three miles from the Capitol has been sold by the
owner 10 Mr.. COrcoran, the Banker, for SIS, 900.
IL was bought some years ago for slOOo. This in
crease In the value OF real estate about Washington
Is proof of the gipwng prosperity OF the Mctropo-
W.. III mas been bought, We understand, upon spec
tIailon, by Mr.. Corcoran, but whether for building
purposes or not, we are uDprepared 10 say.
john F5y's Hotd.-This excellent Hotel, the near
est TO the Depot, ia to be opened Monday, where
John says his ends and the public will be welcome
foy's rsill find themselves at home, and no mistake
Ii II fine and comfortable accommodation for the
traveller, and sojournef--bui all know that John
Foy and lady would not have anything else for their
patrons.
Beautiful PennaaashiP-Thc visiting cards aud
other exquisite writings of Mr.. Richardson, that
master OF penmsnshiP, whose place is on 18th street
near Odd Fellows Hall, really superb. Ladies
and gentlemen can be promptly accommodated with
cards, &c, by the praetieed pen OF Mr.. r.
- 80 He+e
The Harm Of fire about O'Clock this morning,
was caused BY the burning OF very foul chimney.
IL presented dangerous appearance for awhile,
md caused persons in the neighborhood 10 desire
iae presence Of hrenlen. 1t<F $50