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Washington sentinel., 1854-01-01
GATHERS DINNER PARTIES.
III ESIDENTS. Strangers and others uyich

GATHERS DINNER PARTIES.
ID ESIDENTS, Strangers, and others wish.
III ing 10 give dinners suppers, can have
them served in the best manner ON short notice
in large and elegant dining-room, with a superb
y furnished reception parlor attached ensurng all
the comfort and convenience of a private dwell
ling.
Parties desiring breakfast, luncheon, dinner, or
supper, can be served in the Restaurant, or In
private dining-rooms.
LADIES' SALOON
Ladies, and ladies' accompanied by gentlemen,
will be served in this spacious and elegant room,
with coffee, oysters, ices, and all the delcaces OF
the season,
CONFECTIONERY
OF the puresf and most elegant kind, equal to
any in the country, manufactured daily in the
establishment.
Entertainments at private dwellings furnished
as heretofore. (m) Nov 30-wSsslm
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nn Mezz0graph Likenesscs.-This new art OF
portrait taking lately introduced by Mr. Whiteburs
knowedged by all to surpass anything yet offered to the
public substitute for ivory miniatures 1t Is purely
American invention, and should be paronizcd by all
patrons Of the fine arts While 1t possesses all the truth
funess of the daguerreotype the ceaness of the finest
steel engraving and surpasses when colored the ivory
miniature in the imitation of nature and quite dura
BILE, Mt a much less expense.
Mr.. Wbtehurst has some beautiful specimens exhi-
bton at his gallery in this city, and Is furnishing hen
uncoore about the cost Of the finest daguerreoypes
Though the chief exceency of this art s the facility with
which they be multiplied many hundreds thou
be made from single sitting with all the
rectness of the original.
Dec 24--3t (m)
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4 MOTHER NEW BOOK BY THE AU-


"A thor ofthc sWide, Wide World Cnrl Krin-
ken: His Christmas Stockings beautifully illus
trated price IS cents, gilt, 81 25.
The Bow in the Cloud, Covenant Mercy for
the Afflicted, numerous engravings, price SO so;
Glad Tidngs, or the Gospel of Peace, price SO
cents; Popular Legends Of Brittany, illustrated,
price IS cents.
Spiritual Progress, or Instructions in the Di-
vine Life of the Soul, from the French of Fini-
Ion and Madame Gnyone, price IS cents.
The Old and the New, or the Changes of thirty
years in the East, by William Goode, price 81 IS;
Old Lights with New Eyes, price 81 Conver-
sion its theory and process, by Rev. I. Spencer,
price 81 25.
Christ in History, or the Central Power among
Men, by Robert Turnbu ID. d., price 81 25
Autobiography of Rev. J. B. Finley, or Pioneer in
the West price 81.
Swords pocket Almanac, Church Almanac
GRAY c BALLANTYNE,
7th street, near Odd Fellows Hall.
Jan. If
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ITO GENTLEMEN WHO SHAVE them

rT,O GENTLEMEN WHO SHAVE them
il selves.
Military Shaving Cakes
Lubns do do. .s.a.......
Rossells Rose Shaving Cream, fresh.
Harrison's do. do do.
Badgers Hair Shaving Brushes.
Bristle's do. do
Wade's and Butchers Razors, imported for
our sales, and
Parkers Razor Strop, is inimtable, for sale,
cheap, at Parkers Fancy and Perfumery
Store, under the National Hotel.
Dec 21-a
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ID EAL ESTATE AGENCY.-The sub

ID EAL ESTATE AGENCY.-The Sub
IN scriber pays special attention to the sale and
purchase of Real Estate in this city or its vicinity
Persons who wish TO purchase or sell, will find il
10 their interest 10 cal on him. lie also, as here
tofore, will buy and sell Land Warrants or Scrip !;
negotiate loans, give prompt attention to the col
lection =. debts, as well as the prosecution OF
claims before Congress or anv Of the departments.
Office over Seden, Withers & Co.'s bank, to
whom he refers.
JAMES J. MILLER
Dec 2.--eodlm.
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a.aImpOrt ant Public at ions,-Just issued--The
proprietor of the New Orleans True Delta, Office 103 st.
Charles street. opposite the st. Charles Theatre has just
issued in pamphlet FORM List of Interments In all the
cemetares of New Orleans from the st Of May to the LIST
of November 1858, together with and ages Of de-
ceased places of nativity causes OF DEATH date OF inter-
ment, name of cemetery In which Inferred alphabet
caly arranged To which Is added Review of the Yellow
Fever its Causes, &c. and interesting and useful alb
strac Mortuary Statistics Price 80 cents per copy
The work. by single copy in quantities, promptly for
wared any part Of the United States payment being
made in advance in post Office stamps in the current
funds OF any State in the Union Parties at distance
desous Of procuring copies Of the work, and
wishing forward 1t to their friends correspondents
other States will please send their orders to the pubca
ton office of the True Ded 03 St. Charles street. New
Orleans, early possible Editors with whom
change will confer favor by noticing the work, price, &C.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-01
A CARD.

Y. a CARD.
Now that the merry Christmas day has gone,
And all save memries of its joys has flown,
"Krss Kringle,'' with an ever watchful eye,
Has seen with pride his chosen agency
So well conducted by his employee,
That in the fullness Of his rapture he
Now recommends TO each and every one,
To call on HAMMOND, who such skill has shown
In filling with rare gifts his Fancy Store,
That one might think he'd searched creation DER
The most fastidious taste to CRAFTY
Including Nea0 Years Presents in variety;
And all who wish this great display to see,
Should visit Seventh street, two doors from E.
Dec 29-3t.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-01
rPLENDIDLY ILLUSTRATED and rich

Sl ly bound gift books, juvenile books, bibles,
Catholic and Episcopal prayer books, in the best
and most beautiful ornamental binding.
Also, a splendid assortment Of portfolios, port
monnaies writing desks, albums, and every thing
in the fancy stationery line suitable for Christmas
and New Year presents, for sale at
JOE SHILLINGTON'S
Bookstore, Odeon Building, cor. AZ street
q Dec 22-5tif and Penn. avenue
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-01
NEW JEWELRY sTORE.--The sub

In scrbcr would most respectfully inform the
citizens Of Washington and vicinity, that he has
just opened n very choice and select assortment
Of fine Gold Jewcry, rich Silver Ware, best quail
ity of Gold and Silver Watches, Gold and Silver
Spectacles, Gold Chains, Seals, Keys, Gold and
Silver Thimbes, Gold Lockets, Pens, Pencils, &C.,
single article as cheap as goods of the same quail
ity can be purchased for in any other city in Amer
lea; so that purchasers can be supplied here as
well and as cheap as in any other city. Please
call at the store formerly occupied by Mr. Steven
Eddy between A and 9th streets, north side
Pennsylvania avenue.
II. o. HOOD
p. s. All kinds Of Watches carefully and neatly
repaired by
W. W. fIoLLINGswoRTH, Matchmaker.
Dec Sly (m)
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T,NGLIsH AND AMERICAN PICKLES

LNNGLlSH AND AMERICAN PICKLES
Il and English Sauces, viz:
Gherkins Mixed, Chow Chow, Walnut, Picca.
lilly, Caullifower English, of both Crosse, and
Blackwelrs, Battey's expectation.
And Crosse and Backwell's celebrated Onion
Pickles, Mixed, Mangoes, Martinas, Onions
Caullihower, Red Cabbage, American.
Van Benschoten and Wells Provost, New York
Lee & Perrin's celebrated Worcestershire Sauce
in qts., pints, and halfpints, late Importation
Also, John Bulls Harvey, Reading, India-Soy
Essence of Anchovies and Lobsters.
Crosse and Blackwels, and Whybrow's English
Mustard.
Louis Frere's French Mustard.
English refined Table salt, in jars.
SHEKELL & BAILEY,
Successors to John b. Kibbey 6g Coz
No. 5, opposite Centre Market.
Dec l7--lwif lStarl (m)
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MEDICAL CARD.

Inhalation In Consumption, Bronc hits,
and Asthma.
nRS. HUNTER, late Of London, physf-
IL clans for Diseases of the Lungs, &C., will
meet their patients in Washington on Wednesday
and Thursday, the 2sth and 29th instant at Mrs.
f. t. DUVALL'S, on Pa. avenue, opposite
Browns Hotel. Those wishing to consult them
should leave their names previous to the day OF
their arrival.
New York, December 2lst 1853
Dec 29-2t
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NOTICE.
A Ii PERSONS having left their card

IA plates with us are respectfully informed that
upon closing our business, we deposited them with
Mr.. VIM. Phipps, engraver and plate printer, on
llth street, west side, ID door above street and
we take pleasure in recommending HIM 10 our old
patrons, and the public generally for any work in
that line f. MASI& co
Nov 2q--lm2aw
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-01
Just RECEIVED FROM EUROPE

Just RECEIVED FROM EUROPE A
- Case of French woven and Coutil Corsets.
which we offer as low as corsets Of the same
quality and fit can be purchased in the United
States; also Black Silk Elastic Webbing, suitable
for ladies' bracelets.
Shoulder Braces Of the most approved make !;
Belts, Bodices, and Corsets of every description,
for sale or made to order at WRIGHTS Corset,
Trimming and Fancy Store, Pennsylvania avenue,
between 18th and 18th.
Dec Ia, cod 1w
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-01

MUSTER ROLl.S.-Muster rolls of the
1Nl Virginia Militia in the war of 1912 being a
supplement TO the pay rolls finished and dupli-
Gated in 1851, copied from rolls in the Auditors
office at Richmond This supplement contains
companies and parts of companies which were
omitted in the printed pay rolls. On. sale at
TAYLOR IL MAURY'S
Dec. 29--tf Bookstore, near 9th street
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-01
CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE
ESTABLISHMENT

It'll street, beticeen Louisiana apenue and d street.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE-
u J ceived from the north. splendid assortment,
of China, Glass, and sEarthenware; also, magnifi-
cent Girandoes and Lamps of many patterns,
adapted for halls and parlors.
Paints, boiled and raw, linseed oil, putty, win
dow glass, of every variety, always on hand
Clocks, brushes, &c., and every article for gem
eral housekeeping kept for sale.
c. S. WHITTLESEY, 7th street
Nov 20-ly unl
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-01
CHRISTMAS WEEK with the Ladies Of

ST. Dominick.-During Christmas week, com.
mencing on Tuesday evening, the 9th, Carusi's
Saloon will be converted into a bazaar, where the
ladies' and patronesses of ST. Dominicks Church
will offer for sale very large and splendid assert.
mcnt of ready-made articles, books fancy goods,
toys and confectionery selected in part with great
care at the north. They have been at much pains
and expense to render the Saloon in every way
agreeable as place of resort and look confident
" to the ladies and gentlemen Of Washington AL
exandria and Georgetown for liberal patronage
Members of Congress and strangers in the city
are invited to attend. They present special invi-
tation to the boys and girls of Washington
Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria papers
please copy, t.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-01
From New York.

Nrw York. Dec. 30.-The snow of night before
last was sufficient to make tolerabe sleghlng, and
Rroadway Yesterday had quite an animated ap-
oearance. The stone pavement. however, was
Soon laid bare and now lovers of sleighng are liv-
ing on the hope OF another iail OF snow to-oay.
The weather is very cold.
Archbishop Hughes sailed very quietly on We'd
nesday last in the Crescent City for Cuba TO re-
crut his health, as reported by his organ tae free-
,,ou,s .JouynaL number Of Boman Catholic
priests. the Redemptorist order also sailed IN
The Crescent City, intending 10 hold series o.
:. Missions" in the southern cities
The schooner Robert ]. Cuddy was wrecked on
Monday night on Coney island, and four men
,yere drowned One of the bodies has been recov-
cred, and ali inquest was helo ycs'eru"y oy Tug
coroner Of this city.
Two English sea captains, named Williams ana
Tatem, were arrested yesterday, and held to ban
in $4,000, each to answer 70 the charge OF KIN
manning. on Tuesday night last, james Todd, first
mate oftbe baraue Canada. The poor fellow was
1aken by force on board the ship American Union,
where The men rowing him said that he was
sailor who had received an advance OF wages.
He was permitted to so ashore the next day. and
soon made complaint, under WHICH ''o wv oaP
tans were arrested
There is good deal OF excitement.a about the
Broadway Railroad bill, which il is said VIII be
passed over the Mayors veto Tomorrow night.
The company will get possession OF the street the
same night with a crowd Of laborers. and between
that time and Monday morning have good part
of the railroad laid Ofcourse such thing can
not be done but il il is attempted there will un-
tloubtedly be riot--Ercning Bulletin.
Trial for Alleged Forgery.-Thc trial of
Israel Guteiios, editor of the Selinsgrove Demo
crat on the charge of attempted bribery OF George
Hanbach, a late county commissioner of Union
county, Pa, TO sign the bonds for 100000 to the
Susquehanna Railroad Company, was commenced
al New Berlin on the 26th inst. A correspondent
Of the Philadelphia Ldger says:
.'On Friday last true bills We're also found
against John Gundy, of East Buffalo, and Isaac
Eve Of Union township, for alleged actual bribery
Heinbach made full confession of the whole
transaction, admitting that he received $500 in
cash, &c This came down like clap Of thunder
in clear mondays sky, and eiectualy destroyed
the validity OF the bonds. A strong effort, how
ever, understand, will be made TO quash the in
dictments, owing 10 some irregularities in the
penire." 4at
The Eight Thousand Dollars lef by Senator
Atherton 10 General Pierce is, it seems, not for
his own personal use, but is 10 be expended IN
Washington city for certain purposes named in
the letter for the President, which was enclosed
jim the will of the deceased.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-01

ENGLISH JUVENILE BOOKS FOR
~ Chrstmas.--.A Laughter Book for Little
Folk, :" Picture Pleasure Book" Funny Lessons
for the Younger Branches ''' The Favorite Pic
ture Book" Grimms Household Stories" Parly's
Present for 1854, and large assortment of other
Juvenile Books, in attractive findings-wth Illus
trations, On sale at TAYLOR & MAURY'S, II
Dec 20-3 Bookstore, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-01
The best Article ever used, as hundreds can

TIC best ATtlCIe eVeF used, as hundreds can
testify nthis city and surrounding country. Read
GILMAN'S LIQUID HAIR DYE mstaataneomaly
changes the hair TO brilliant jet Black glossy
Br0WR which is pfrmdnent--does not stain or in
any way njure the skin. No article ever yet in
vented which will compare with il. We would
advise all who have gray hairs TO buy it, for it
neper tails.--Boston Post.
For sale by z. ID. GILMAN, Chemist,
Washington City.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-01

Important from NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Dec
ga private letter to the Courier Of this city,
from Mexico, of the 7th ultimo, states that Mr..
Gadsden was making progress towards a favor
able settlement of the question pending between
the United States and Mexico
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-01
oMNIBUsEs leave Alex

wv andria at 81 A. M. and 81 r, M. Leaves
WASHINGTON on the arrival Of the cars, at II
A. NJ, and 81 p. M.
Office al Irving House, Washington, ID. c., and
at Entwistles Drug store, King street, Alexan-
dria ...
Jan |
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DOULTRY.--TotheP Poultry Dealers, Plan
il ters, and fanciers at the south The subscri
ber is prepared to fill orders to any extent for
any known variety of choice imported and do
mestic Fowls, Geese, Ducks, Turkeys, Swans,
and Pea and Guinea Fowls, and will sell stock by
the pair, trio, or lot, at very reasonable prices.
Those who buy to sell again supplied avora-
BILE terms. | will warrant all Birds sold by me TO
be equal in all respects to any in the country.
Stock can be safely sent to any part Of the United
States. s
No charge made for cages. j. w. PLATT,
Dec 20-10td Rhinebeck, New York
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g NJ Il nts

mmsGmants.
RISLEY'S VARIETE.
A. HAPPY NEW YEAR.
First night Of
MIR. HARL Es BURKE.
ON MONDAY EVENING, January 2, 1854,
Will be performed the comedy of the Il
POOR GENTLEMAN
Song gby............. 49,. Miss DE FORREST.
To conclude with the Yankee farce Of
OLE BULL.
Prices or Admissi on.-Orchestra chairs rs cents,
dress circle, 80 cents; family circle, rs cents.
gentleman accompanied by two ladies admitted for
81 to the dress circle. a.s \.
Doors open at past 6-curtain will rise at quarter
past7.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-01

NOTICE.--We shall apply to the Commis-
i sloner ofthe General Land Office of the Uni
ted States for Scrip under the Act Of Congress OF
August 3lst, 1852, on Land Warrant, NO 1881
issued from the Land Office of Virginia, Feb 18th.
1888, TO John Hardyman, for his services as
Lieutenant Of the Virginia State Line in the War
of the Revolution, which said Land Warrant has
never been located or otherwise satisfied.
SAMPSON JONES, JR,
and other heirs Of
JOHN HARDYMAN, decd.
Nov l5-2asy3m
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-01
DICH AND BEAUTIFUL GOODS fol

N Holiday Presents, such as
Gold and silver head walking canes.
Gents superior travelling and dressing cases.
Fine porte monaies and purses.
Cologne in wicker and fancy glass bottles.
Lubin's best French extracts.
Scarfs, cravats ties, and stocks, OF new and ell
egant styles.
Guina hen, chenille, and cashmere muffles
Together with complete assortment of toilet
articles of the best quality, at
CHAS. III. LANES
Gents Furnishing Establishment,
Penn. avenue, near Al street.
Dec 22-d2w
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-01

CPLENDID Lot of New Fancy Goods for
- Presents Ten large cases OF Paris and Lon
don magnificent fancy articles, the richest and
newest in the country, just imported by steamer
Asia, will be opened and ready for sale on Tues
day morning. Never was offered before in Wash
ington by ourselves larger or richer collection of
Fancy Goods than we do now. All selected with
the greatest and taste, and imported from the
manufacturers and will be sold at the very lowest
mark.
7. BASTIANELL1 & Co.,
Importers of Fancy Goods and Perfumery,
Unoer Browns Hotel.
Dec 20-3t (inl
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MisrfIlamfgus.
1IFrs FOR THE NEW YEAR.-T.v,

.NIFTS FOR THE NEW YEAR.-TayIor
NJ 81 Maury have just received several addi-
tions 10 their stock of books adapted for presents
amongst which will be found
Liber Fluriaram, or River Scenery in France |;
depicted in 6l line engravings from drawings by
J. w. NJ. Turner, r. A., with Biographical Sketch
by Alaric A. Watts.
Goldsmith's Animated Nature; 2 vols; full
bound cali, antique.
The Spectator, new and beautiful edition in 6
vols, with prelaces Historical and Biographical,
by Alexander Chalmers, A. M.
Passion Flowers
Poems and Parodies, by Phoebe Carey.
Memoir and Writings Of Robert Wheaton
The Young Voyagers, or the Boy Hunters OF
the North, by Captain Mayne Reed.
My Twin Sisters, sketch from memory, by
Emily Judson.
Vision oil Fairy Land and other Poems, by
William Gibson.
The Works of Walter Savage Landor; 2 vols,
full bound calf.
Dec 30-3t Bookstore, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-01

HS-Methodist Episcopal Church, South,
Eighth street. between and l. The PASTOR Rev. James
A. Duncan, will preach in this church tomorrow, (Sab-
bath) at IL o'clock, A. NJ and at s, p. M. Dec 31-2t
Congregational.--Rev. Alexander Duncanson the
newly elected Pastor of the First Congregational Church.
Fifth street. will preach at the above church Sunday
at IL, A. NJ. and so Pm.
Rev Samuel H. Worcester of Baltimore, Is expected to
preach Sunday at the New Jerusalem Church. Sweden
borgan North Capitol street. between and c, ut IL
O'clock. a
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-01
NEW ARRIVAL OF FINE JEwELRY

JEW ARRIVAL OF FINE JEWELRY
IN at Hoods. Ear rings in great variety, cuff
pins, breaches, ockets, finger rings, sleeve but
tons, gold guard, vest and fob chains silver cups,
spectacies Of every description, &C.. &c. All of
which will be sold at New York ci,y prices, and
cheapest in this city.
Please call at the store, between Al and 9th
streets, Pennsylvania avenue, sign Of the large
spread eagle.
n. B. All kinds Of fine watches carefully re-
paired and warranted by
w. w. HoLLINGSWoRTH
Dec. 30--3t
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-01

Fire.-NEw YORK, Dec. 31.--A fire occurred
yesterday at Ogdensburg, in this State, which de
stroyed $4,000 worth Of property
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-01
To conclude with the first act Of
ROB ERT MACAIRE.

Prices OF admission Dress circle and parquette
SO reserved seats rs cents orchestra seats rs cents
family circle 25 cents third tier so cents coored gallery
% cents; private boxes, IS. -
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-01

Dec. 3l.-The deposits of gold in the United States
Mint for the month Of December, amount TO four
millions five hundred thousand dollars: total de-
posts for the year ending to-day, amount 10 fifty
three millions five hundred thousand dollars.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-01
Iatsst Sntelligents.
From the Baltimore Patriot.

Marine DIsasters.- BosToN, Dee. 31.--A ship
unknown, and the brig Mary E. Price, of Viii
mngton for Boston, are ashore at Scituate. The
barque Maryland, Of Baltimore, for Boston, is
ashore at the Glades, and five feet water in her
hold. She will probably be total loss, with her
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-01

The Eight Thousand Dollars left by Senator
Atherton 10 General Pierce is, it seems not for
his personal use, but is 10 be expended in
Washington city for certain purposes named in
the letter for the President, which was enclosed
in the will of the deceased
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-01

NlcctlnG OF NatlO0al OcmOCTdtss--I HiLADkLr
pHIA, Dec. 30-A meeting of national democrats
opposed TO the denomination Of Governor Bigler,
was held this evening, there being about 1000
persons in attendance. Resolutions were adopted
deprecating the interference Of federal officers
in State or local elections, and condemning all
dctaton on the part of cabinet officers as usnrpa-
ton and tyranny, merting universal condemna-
tion. The resolutions also condemn the course OF
the Washington Union, and applauds the position
and course of the Washington Sentinel They
also denounce Governor Bigler for sanctioning
the Railroad gauge law, which has caused SO
much difficulty at Erie.
Speeches were delivered by Colonel Small, Gus
tavus Walsh and others Mike Walsh and Mr..
Cutting defined speaking in consequence OF the
denuciation of the gauge law.
Destructive Fire.--HARTFoRD, Dec. 30.--Early
this morning the Lake Woolen Mills, at Ellings-
ton. fourteen miles. from here, We're entirely de-
stroyed by fire. Loss $4,000, insurance S60,0 900.
State Of the OhiO.-WHEELINo, Dec. 30--6 p.
M.-There are FIVE feet water in the channel, and
stationary. The Ohio river is gorged with ice
above Steubenville
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-01
NATIONAL THEATRE.
Doors open n to Z; curtain rises Il past I.

First week of the regular dramatic season Great con-
centration of talenti Union of three dramatic
companiesl!!- The National, Holiday
street, Baltimore and Walnut street.
Philadelphia.