Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-10-06
EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.


Our MERCHANTS are now either prepared,
or will soon be in business condition, to ac-
commodate their customers with the various
articles required by the public at this season
Of the year
Gas Is made use Of principally for illumi-
mating purposes, but Mr.. g. Franci: sdvertises
q convenient article for the nursery, or for per
sons boarding. as a meal could easily be pre-
pared with it for Q small family.
NJ. II. Stevens 4 Co., never behind hand,
always keep supply Of articles tor the head
and back. They are dealers in gentlemen.s
wardrobe and toilet articles; their stock al
ways being of the newest and best quality
Their prices are remarkably reasonable, and
their disposition to accommodate unsurpassed.
No merchants in Washington are less exact
ing, or keep q better assortment OF goods IN
their line.
Ifgentlemen do not dress elegantly and fash
ionably. IL will not be the fault ofthe merchant
tailors, Owen 4 Son have recently received
large and beautiful supply Of cloths, cassi-
meTes. ard yestings- from the great commercial
emporium. Their reputation in that line Of
business cannot be improved by an especial
newspsperial notice of their renowned estab-
lishment.
James T. Mcintosh has commenced business
in the American Hotel building, near the cor
ner of Al street. With taste and long expert
ence in his business as q merchant tailor, there
can be 'sno such word as fail' in what he con-
6dentIy promises: "Good fits" of gentlemen 8
garments The best materials, at reason
able rates, will prove no objection to his Gus
TONERS.
Acup Of good tea is great luxury to those
who love the liquid preparation Of that ia
nous Chinese plant. The genuine article is,
of course, desideratum. Hall Henning
are prepared to supply the demand for the
various kinds Of the healthful beverage.
Wood snd coal are, We all know, indispen-
sable articles, and those who have not laid in
their winter supplies can be accommodated
by George f. Kidwell 4 Co., and F. L. Moore,
who have made ample arrangements for the
season
Oysters, the name even is suggestive Of sa-
yory stews and fries. With a view to keep
the public supplied - all the season round, "
Mr. r. Sehwarze has opened an oyster and
picking establishment. Not a few persons
slive to eat the Incompatible bivalyes ard
who blames them for it?
Anthony's hats are objects Of admiration
and in lively demand, with an " upward ten
dsncy" He gives the prices in his adver-
tisement; an important item to all who wear
such capital adOrnments.
The travelling public will, of course, turn
their attention to the advertisement in which
the timetable and the tolls Of the steamer
George Page ere specifically mentioned
Jonas p. Levy acquaints his friends with
the fact that he has opened a new grocery,
wine and liquor store, including every article
in his line necessary for both comfort and lux
ury. They who will indulge" should pur
chase the genuine liquids, not yillaiDOus COM
pounds, and therefore we can recommend
them to our friend Leyy's extensive establish
ment
Our Island citizens will be pleased TO learn
that Messrs Geo. E. & John II. Mattingly have
opened a grocery, -four and feed store, in the
Seventh Ward, inviting an inspection Of their
well-seIected stock, and feeling confident they
can offer inducements for frequent calls and
continued customers.
Hutchinson Monroe have opened theil
fall millinery, embracing one Of the richest
and handsomest assortme nts of bonnets, feath
ers, flowers, ribbands, headdresses, etc, evel
before offered. In many other cases " a WORD
10 the wise is sufficient" This axiom, o
course. includes ladies, who will, doubtless
step in" to see those much-talked-of article
of female gear.
Gentlemen having sick horses, or who desire
20 consult good Judge of the animal before ma
king their purchases, will be gratifed to learI
that DR.. John GregsOn has resumed his pro
fessional duties. His advertisement informs
the public where he can be found.
Tyler's Compound Gum Arabic Syrup i
one ofthe best preparations extract for coughs
colds, and hOarseness. They who know it
city, Of late; but now they can be supplied By
Paterson Il Nairn, Stott i Co, and most Of th'
druggists; in Alexandria by Peel Il Stevens
and in Georgetown by Mr.. Cissell.
Persons who desire to locate land warrant
will find valuable information in the advertise
ment Of Miller Il Brown, opposite the Pos
Office.
"The Pretty Foot Controversy" having ma
turally suggested the increased necessity 70
ladies' handsome shoes, boots and CATERS.
desirable supply Of such articles can be foun,
at the establishment Of Mills i Brashears.
We have always wondered why our citizen
should purchase abroad such articles as can b,
procured of at least as good quality, and OF
as favorable terms, at home. The Fairviev
Cotton Works, near the canal basin, Alexan
dris, offers unusual advantages TO our Wash
ington merchants.
J. Robinson, 34e Pennsylvania avenue, one o
our most enterprising business men, advertise
alarge assortment Of gold and silver watches
jewelry, clocks, fancy articles, &c; Offering Il
sell them at twenty-five per cent. cheape
than similar goods can elsewhere be purchased
In Washington. This gentleman being Ions
resident in the midst Of US, is well known fo
his accommodating manners and fairness il
his transactions.
B. j. Neale, SCI Seventh street, having
taken the store recently occupied by Hall a
Bro, has provided himself with large and
excellent assortment Of fresh groceries, to-
gether with liquors, cigars, and tobacco
His advertisement sets forth, at length, many
of the desirable articles which he has on hand
he feels confident, be says that he can satisfy
customers, both as to quality and price.
The academy Of music, corner Of Ninth and
D streets, will be opened on Monday next. W
Henry Palmer being the director, affords q
guarantee that the academy offers sdvan.
tages in the requirement of musical knowl-
edge superior TO any in the country.
+ WASHINGTON PHILHARMONIC SOcIErY-We
learn that the Board of Directors of this So
ciety, in compliance with wish that has been
very generally expressed, have decided to