Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-11-10
E EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

ment Of Evans 4 Thompson, 325 Pennsyya-
MIA avenue, btween Ninth and Tenth streets
The stock, selected with great care by those
enterprisinS and deserving gentlemen, COM
prises housekeeping hard ware, building mate
rails, and eabinetmak er's, carpenters, black
smiths. and eOachmaker's goods.
Mr.. Ii. Semken informs the public, through
our advertising columns, that be viii soon be
in the receipt OF new supply of silver plated
ware, not only Of beautiful and fashionable
manufacture, but at greatly reduced prices.
While some people affirm that they only eat
TO live, there is no doubt that others live to
eat Our opinion is, however, that mankind
In general do both, thus serving q double pur-
pose. William Coke d Co., have taken
the National Eating House, formerly kept by
William Walker; and "0ld Billy will, as
heretofore, be on hand to answer the calls of
the most fastiaiOus appetite.
Madame r. is still practicing her art, giving
information, as she herself announces, In all
the affairs relating 10 life, health, wealth, mar
riages, love, aud other matters Of interest
We believe that her capacity in this respect is
equal to that of any of her predecessors in
the same line of business.
If ladies and gentlemen have not about
their persons the 'coTrect time o. day." it ia
their own fault, for NJ. W. Gait Bro. are
fully prepared, with competent and skilful
wOrkmeD, to repair watches, chronometers, and
pocket time-keepeTs Of every description.
Those - flOunced silk robes Of Clagett,
Newton, May Co., are indeed superb; the
admiration, therefore, Of the ladies, and just
the gear to deck them to admiring advantage
Mr. John Saul is ready to supply the public
with Dutch bulbs, fruit trees, and flower roots,
superb collection; and 50 is Mr.. A. Jardip,
who is a florist and nurseryman.
In the way Of music, George Hilbus, agent,
sdvertises the receipt at the establishment,
Star Buildings, of two of RosenkrantE' world
renowned piano fOrtes- For tone, touch, and
durability, they are unsurpassed.
Any one in want Of a pleasantly situated
country residence, with the euphonious name
of HCme Hill. has now an opportunity to
be gratifed. 1t il ten miles from Washing
ton, cight from Alexandra, and six from
Georgetown. The advertisement gives the
particulars concerning the property
Cambria insertings founcings, bands, COL
lars, strips, and edgings, of the finest make
and at all prices, attract ladies TO the taste
fully provided establishment Of Mo. A. Tate.
Mr.. Adamson, the dealer in books and Pc
riodieals and stationery, adyertises, among
other things, two works which must certainly
meet with a ready sale, namely: the g Laws
of Love" ard the " Ladies Guide to Beauty"
The most magnificent stock Of new fall goods
ever seen in the Northern Liberties, is adver-
tised by Mr.. r. B. Hall. Having adopted the
cash mode, he sells cheaper than those who
pursue the siOw-coach" credit system at
least, he so informs the public, who can for
themselves easily prove the truth of his
souncement. He presents a varied AMI large
assortment of household necessaries and ar
ticies for personal comfort and adornment,
stating the specific prices az which they can
be purcba sed at his popular establishment.
j. W. Thompson Bro. communicate news
OF Importance 10 those desiring the Insertion
Of gas pipes and a supply Of elegant gas FIX
lures, sueh as chandeliers and brackets.
In the way CT millinery, Miss E. Dashiell
informs the ladies of Georgetown and of this
city that she will to day open her splendid
assortment; and Mrs. J. Lane likewise selected
thi. morning for her opening of winter MILL
merry. Mrs. A. w. ThOrne anticipated her
contemporaries on Thursday. These ladies
are located in Georgetown; but fortunately
for those of W Washington who want TO make
good selections of such wear. a conveyance, a5
we all know, can be cheaply procured al any
time Of the day to convey them thither.
In these days, when the keeping of horses
and carriages is so fashionable apart from the
business utility of such animals and vehicles,
Il must be o matter Of interest TO the owners
of such property to learn that a NEW and
cheap saddle and harness, and trunk store"
has been established opposite to Odd Fellows
Hall, by Messrs. TOpham, late of PhiIadel-
phi>> and NoTist, Of Washington. The mate
riar,they say, will be Ct the best. and they
have an advantage of being practical work
men.
Those in want Of handkerchief gloves and
hose, aud other articles In the dry goods line,
will find an elegant assortment At the store Of
VIM. K. Riley, corner Of Eighth street, oppo-
site 10 the Centre Market.
a good, comfortably fitting shirt is a luxury
which every gentleman wishes to enjoy, and
surely if he should not now be suited in this
respect, it will be his own fault. Every gar
ment Of this description is warranted in its
aiaptatory cut by Bastincllo Co, opposite
To Browns Hotel, who announce that they
have opened Shirt mandatory on an ex-
sive scale.
Next to q comfortably fitting shirt, the de-
sideratum Is good hat, Of the latest fashion
and Of the best material; the reasonableness
of price will be no objection. W. III Palmer,
practical halter, next door to the post Office,
Georgetown. invites the gentlemen If this city
as well as that, 10 "call and see" before ''thoy
purchase elsewhere"
Household articles, What large and splen-
did display Is now 10 be seen at the store Of
Of G. w. B0teler, Iron Hail French china,
iron stone china, glassware, table cutlery
block tin goods, plated goods, Japanned goods,
gLs-fxtures; in fact, those, and An elegant as
sOrtment OF miscellaneous articles both for
utility and ornament The worthy proprie-
Tor promises to sell them as cheap az the same
description Of goods can be DO purchased in
any Of the eastern cities'' Then WHY send
obtained on as favorable terms at home? Just
step in, and admire, if you do not buy, any
OF The articles so particularly announced in
the advertisement.
James Maher, the public gardener, sdyer-
tisss as many as fourteen thouss nd Of the best
variety of trees for the adornment of avenues,
streets, lawns, cemeteries. Everybody knows
Jemmy's good taste in the rearing and selec-
tion Of such vegetable products; and may
therefore depend on the genuineness Of the
collection.
Our limits will not permit Us to further Gnu
nerate our advertisers, and therefore We are
forced TO conclude this article by inviting to
our columns the attention of all buyers in the
several departments of trade; and We woUlI
cay TO gentleman, If you now are in want of
shswls, neckerohiefs, hats. and all the nick
hacks which make up wardrobe, with
view to neat public appearance, do not pass
by the store Of our friend Stephens, in Browns