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PRICE OF STOCKS.

HAMLET AT THE NATIoNAL.--The National was
densely crowded last night Mr. Murdoch's per
sonation Of Hamlet was greatly admired by some,
and severely criticised by others. To us it seemed
very creditable performance, for it is not given
to actors to play the part even creditably. Mr.
Choate, If he should ever take to the stage, would
play 1t admirably, as Mr.. Webster would have done
in the days of his early manhood. But of mere
actors, We know Of no man now on the stage who
Is adequate to the part. All that we can expect,
therefore, in these degenerate days, is creditable
performance, and that Mr. Murdoch gave us last
night
MI. Bass, as Polonius, was capital, and many Of
the minor parts were well sustained. The play went
on with greet spirit and to the general satisfaction
OF the audience.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-20

DICH HOLIDAY GIFTS
II, Breastpins, Ear Rings, Bracelets Gold Lockets
Seal Rings, to open
Gold Pencils, Gold Studs
Sleeve Buttons, Finger Rings
Gold and Silver Spectacles
Armlets, Gold Keys
Gold and Silver Thimbles
Silver Spoons
Albata Ware, Plated Baskets, DC.
All or any of which will be sold cheap by
WIN. II. FORREST,
No. $50, north 7th street, near the Market
N. B. Highest cash price given for old gold and
silver. Jewery made to order
dec I8--1w
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CHRTSTM A IL CUNNING

CHRISTMAS Is COMING!
FWy ECKARDT would again inform his
IL customers and the public generally, that he
has just placed in store beautiful assortment Of
French Confectionery for the holidays together with
Preserves and Jees Of all kinds. Cakes, fruit and
plain, Of all sizes.
He is also prepared to furnish as usual, parties,
balls, and Weddings, in the handsomest style.
Manufacturing his own Confectionery, sll who
favor him with their orders rely getting the
best article.
Chariottes Jellies, Blanc Mango, and Pyramids, Of
every kind, for table ornaments, made to order.
Leave your orders at the old stand, corner of
and Ninth streets near the Patent Office where they
will receive prompt attention.
dec l7-2w
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To THE LADIES OF WASHINGTON.
MADAME Il. N. CARR. from RaIfi-

Washington that shs has opened the store, No. le.
Pennsylvania avenue, between Eighth and Ninth
streets streets Tor few weeks only as repository for
modern style and finest workmanship
Also, on hand very fine assortment of Bopnets
and Millinery Articles generally.
dec 17--e0d2w
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OYSTERS, COFFEE. TEA. &C.

OYSTERS, COFFEE, TEA, &c.
10y the urgent solicitation OF my customers and
- strangers visiting the Metropolis, have con.
nected with my establishments Ladies' Hefcctory I"
where Oysters, Coffee, Tea, Chocolate, &c. may be
bad at all seasonable hours
N. B. The public can find in my establishment the
largest assortment of Pound, Fruit and other Cakes
as well as French and American Confectionery. Ice
Creams Jellies, Charottes, &c of any in this CITY
and at prices TO suit the times. Nowis your timei
Christmas is comingf
Dinners and Suppers furnished
Call at J. q. WEAvER'S
Opposite Browns Hotel, Penn. avenue.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-20

FUNERAL OF JUDGE JOHNSTON. funeral GER
cmonies of the late Judge Thomas Jones Johnston,
chief clerk in the Office of the Auditor of the Urea
sury for the Post Office Department, took place at
o'clock yesterday, from the First Presbyterian
Church. There were present the President Of the
United States, Secretary Of War, the Postmaster
General, Secretary Of the Treasury, Assistant Sec
Rotary Of the Treasury, Auditor VIM, r. Phillips,
Chief Clerks Of Departments, the clerks of the
Office to which the deceased was attached, and
large concourse Of other friends. The discourse
by the Rev. DR.. Sunderland was exceedingly i'm
pressive, and there was appropriate music BY the
choir. r9E
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NOTICE.
MUTUAL Fire Insurance Company OF
" the District of Columbia policies issued
by this Company will expire ON Monday December
81, 1855, at o'clock, p. M. Persons wishing re-
newal will please attend TO it on or before that day
CHAS. WILSON, Secretary,
Office Columbia Place, cor. La. nv. and 7th st.
dec lS--d2w III.
ER KISS KIlINGLE,S ENTIRE STOCK
IA Of Toys is deposited with HAMMOND, asa,
Seventh street among which can be found splendid
Toy Furniture Tea Sets, Magic Lanterns, Building
Blocks, Dissected Maps, and Games, Targets, DC.
dec 16-8t
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i 900 PRICES. amounting to. .......... 10000
ONLY TEN THOUSAND NUMBERSl
Tickets SIS Halves S2 50--Quarters IL 25.
SAMUEL SWAN. Agent and Manager.
nov l3--Iy MONTGOMERY Alabama
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FOR RENT,
VNHE House now in the occupancy OF
j Temple Wood Esq, on X street north, near
Fourth street west containing six rooms and
large double parlor side alley and alley in of lot
paved; also, wood and other sheds attached To a
prompt and permanent tenant the rent will be mod
crate Possession given on the 18th instant
Inquire of A. J. Cass, Pension Office, J. T. Glenn
ents, No $50 street NORTH or James Henry, at the
Capitol Post Office. nov I-df
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ADJUSTMENTS.
LECTURE ON RUSSIA.

LECTURE ON RUSSIA.
M. y. G.,PRINCE HOwRA, from
WA Russia, assisted by Colonel A. r. ellis, from
New York, yielding 70 the repeated demands Of his
distinguished and numerous friends, will deliver a
Lecture on Russia IN Connexion with the Eastern
War;" on Thursday next, Goth instant, at Caruss
The attendance of the Diplomatic Corps and the
members Of both Houses Of Congress is particularly
requested, as the Lecture will prove highly instruc-
tive.
Admission so cents. dec 1876
NATIONAL THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager ........ Henry c. Jarrett
(AIso Of the Baltimore Museum
Stage Manager. Mr.. jefferson.
PRICES OF ADMISSION.
Dress Circle and Parquette \. 80 cents.
Family Circle, (sccond ter).
No extra charge for reserved seats. Private Boxes
can be obtained. Box Office open Tuesday and We'd
nesday from Q until o'clock.
Doors open OF 616 o'clock, p. NJ Curtain rises at
~ o'clock precisely.
Twenty-second Dramatic Entertainment.
The eminent Tragedian snd Comedian,
MIX. JAMES T.. MURDOCH,
Will, by general desire, appear as
HAMLET
Mrs. Malinda Jones as. .-........ The Queen
Mr. Jefferson in two favorite characters.
Wednesday Evening, December 10, 1856,
The performance will commence with shakspeare's
Tragedy of
HAMLET.
--..--.-----.--.-- fa Il
After which the irresistiby funny Farce of
THE VILLAGE LAWYER.
Mr. Scout Observation-Disclosures. Il. Mr.. Jefferson
dec l7--3t
NEW ATTRACTIONS; AND LAST WEEK OF
II. WINTERS
Unrvalled Exhibition Of
CHEMICAL DIORAMAS,
CRYSTALLINE VIEWS,
CHRoMATYPEs, &C.,
AT the
Varieties, late Iron Hall,
Day Exhibitions on Wednesday and Saturday after
moons, at 3 O'Clock. n
----------------
Tickets rs cents only & Children Is cents.
Exhibition commences at ~ o'clock.
n Full particulars in bills Of the day.
dec 7--dtfif
CHAUNCEY WARRINER,
Matchmaker and Jeweller,
No. $40, Penn. Arenue,
(UNDRR BROWNS HOTEL,
Washington, d. O.
nov 22--t Jan II
pURE sCOTcH AND IRISH WHIs-
IL key
barrel pure old Scotch Whiskey, high proof
do Irish do
10 dozen bottles pure old Scotch whiskey
10 do do Irish do
For sale by Z. L. WHITE & CO.,
No SO, iron 'front.' Louisiana avenue,
Between Sixth and Seventh Streets
Opposte the Bank OF Washington
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IMPROVED HAVANA PLAN LOTTERY.
by Authority Of the State OF Alabama.
SOUTHERN MILITARY ACADEMY
- Lottery.

Glass Y.---To be drawn January 8, 1866,
In tho city of Montgomery,
When prizes amounting 70
100000
viii be distributed according 70 the following
UNPARALLELED SCHEDULED
Remember One Thousand PRIEST
Capital Prize. SIO,OOOf
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MKssRs. EDIroRs | am made to say, by your
reporter OF Monday evenings proceedings at the
City Council on the special committee, to have
asked 'or law to be passed authorizing the Com
missioners of the Washington Asylum to let out
the grounds attached thereto. This is an error
made no such request; am opposed to any such
measure. Therefore please to correct the same,
and oblge, respectfully, JAS. ToWLES
WAsHIEGros, Dec. 30, 1855.
Tho error referred to was not made by the re-
porter employed BY this paper, but occurred, If at
all IN the official proceedings Of the Board, fur.
nished by its Secretary.
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TIE WxATHER.-This has been one of the fines
Gays Of the season. The market was fully attend
ed, and more hay and other provender on thu
stand than we have seen this year,
Prices Of all kinds Of meat and fruits are yer,
high. SO are butter and eggs.
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WIsrrR's DIoRAMAs.--Ifany of our readers have
not visited this exhibition, they should bear in
mind that this is the last week
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FoR THE HoLrDAYs.-G. II. b. White Co. offer
a splendid assortment OF gentlemen's furnishing
goods, both appropriate and seasonable. Among
other articles are robes de chambre, smoking
caps, gold and silver headed canes, gloves, vest
buttons, &c, &c White & Co. have recently
opened one Of the most elegant establishments in
the city, and have fixed their prices at so low
rate that the most economical cannot complain.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17
A CONTRAST.

Ten years ago we knew two young men who
were Familiarity acquainted with each other, and
associates. They lived in the same place, and
their earnings were nearly alike, about $400 per
annum. Outside acQuaintances could have de-
tected no evident differences in their expenses.
One, however, being what the world dubs clev-
er fellow, he got into the habit Of spending his
leisure hours at tavern. He sauntered into a
saloon now and then, was ready for an occasion
al excursion or a shooting match or a ride. He
smoked habitually, drank little, and now and
then bet a trifie. His habits were not bad, and
his character in the main unimpeached, though
somehow or other, his income, except at very
slow rate, did not increase. We saw him
few weeks since, and he had not cent, except
what he had on his back, with q small family to
support
The other pursued a different course. Tho
his temperament was the most likely to tempt
him into habits of idleness, he worked steadily
along, dropped into no bad habits, though liber-
al enough when a rational necessity occurred for
the exercise of his generosity. He loitered no.
where, felt no necessity of idling at the hotels
and saloons. Somehow or other, on the princ-
pie that birds of feather flock together, he
soon had quite a different set Of associates from
the other. Last week We happened to meet him,
and his inquiries were directed to obtaining q
man to employ in responsible place as subor-
dinate to himself We recalled his old friend
and recommended him. Chance made us ac-
quainted with his worldly luck, as the superficial
would term it, and we found that he had accu-
mulated on his former and now largely increas-
ed salary, some $4,000, besides supporting a
family. On our expressing qualification at the
result, he desired to know if we remembered a
conversation which we had with him few years
before. We did not
swell" said he, "as was riding with you on
such an occasion, expressed dissatisfaction
with my income and pursuit. You showed me
that by saving only $3.50 per annum, and the an
nual interest, | should be quite wealthy man
at the age a fifty, and you estimated it by ap-
proximation. 1t sank deeply in my mind, and
L not only saved that sum, bu. have at an in
creased salary, saved very much more, and to
that conversation | owe much of my success.
always intended to remind you fit, if an oppor.
tunity occurred"
These two men are now in the same employ.
ment, one as principal and the other as subor.
dinate; one with double the salary of the other
one with snug property and home and the 9th
er with none We yesterday met the latter, and
related to him the whole interview with his
friend. 81 will commence Tomorrow" said he
sat all hazards, and save 25 per cent on my in
come"
If he does so, as he is yet young man, he vii
yet be successful and an honored one.
Toledo Blade.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

THE SALT BUsINEss.-Active operations in
the manufacture Of our staple Iceased with the
supply of water (cut off by law on the lst inst,
but there has been few limited sales since that
date. The amount inspected during the year
reaches 5,OOO,SOO bushels, the largest amount
manufactured in any one year, and an increase
of 100000 bushels over last year. The whole
amount manufactured is about 100000 bush
els, some 100000 bushels of which are still in
the works. The price per barrel through the
season has averaged $l,4O. The price of wood
has been about $3.50. Barrels have been unu-
sualy high. Quite extensive additions have
been made to the number of solar and boiling
works. Syracuse Journal.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

A POLITICAL JoKE-In nejghboring county,
one of the political parties had for over twenty
years, been in the habit of holding their coun-
ty nomination conventions at the house of Mr..
He happened on recent occasion, for the first
time, to be in when they had finished their bu-
siness, and heard little delegate from the town
of r. move that 4" this convention adjourn sine
die"
"Sine die," said Mr.. C., to person stand
ing near, where is that?"
"Why that's away up in the north part Of the
county," said his neighbor.
"Hold on, if you please, Mr. Cheerman," said
G., with great earnestness and emphasis
"hold on, sir I'd like to be heard on that ques
tion have kept public house now for morer
twenty years. Pm poor man. I've always
belonged to the party, and never split my tick
ct in my life. This is the most central loca
ton in the country, and it's where we aller:
held our caucuses Eve never had, or asked ar
office, and have worked night and day for The
party, and now think, sir, it's contemplate tt
90 to adjourning this convention ,oay up TO sim
dipn
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

ADoLPHUs GETS INsPIRED.-"D Dearest, | will
build thee cot all covered with ivy, in some Sc
cluded vale close by purling brook, meander-
ing over its pebbly bottom, necessarily babbling
in dulcet tinklng strains, 'love, love, love .
where the atmosphere is redoent of soothing
spicy aromas, that makes the eyes languish, and
the heart dissolve in the liquid fires of love
where the balmy morning zephyrs sigh in the
dense forests leafy maze chanting loves melo-
dy; where the tiny songsters that whirl in ethe-
real space warble nought but love. l will plant
thee garden ofgorgeous loveliness, culled from
natures most ardent designs, warmest tints, and
sweet smelling incense"
"Dolphy, dear, don't forget to leave patch
for cowcumbers and inyuns, they're SO nice pick
led"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

A GooDLY IScREAsE.-The State Journal
says that during the past fiscal year the Prima-
nv School fund has been increased $300,000.-
We are happy to make note of it. Now, we
hope the coming legislature will provide for its
further indirect increase by taxation. Let rate
bills be banshed, and let property tax be rails
ed, and all the schools be made free. We
would cut off every District from any particpa-
ton in the public funds, which does not tax heI
citizens and make her schools free.
Michigan Argus.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

LOLA MoNTEZ ATTEMPTING TO WHIP AN Ed
IToR.-The Sacramento California; Union pub
fishes the following despatch from Grass Valley,
dated Nov 81
Our town was thrown into state of lud-
crous excitement this forenoon by the appear
ance of Madam Lola Montez rushing from her
residence through Mill street towards Main
street, with lady's delicate riding-whip in one
hand and copy of the Telegraph in the other,
her eyes in fine frenzy rolling," vowing ven-
geance on that scoundrel Of an editor, &c. She
met him at the Golden Gate Saloon, the crowd,
who were on qua uiue, following in her footsteps
Lola struck at the editor with her whip, but he
caught and twisted it from her before she could
hit him blow. She then applied woman's best
weapon-her tongue. Meanwhile her antago-
onist contented himself with keeping most ip-
sultingly cool. Finding all her endeavors pow
erless, the " Divine Lola" appealed to the min
ers, but the only response rendered was shout
of laughter. Mr.. Shpey the editor, then tri-
umphantly retired, having, by his calmness,
completely worn out his fair enemy.
The immediate cause of the fracas was the
appearance of sundry articles, copied from the
New York Times, regarding the Lola Montez
like insolence and effrontery of the Queen of
Spain" The entire scene was decidedly rich.
| The appeals of the Countess to the honest
miners" were powerless, and so she invited all
hands to take drink, but the response was a
groan, and none stepped forward to show them
selves her champion. The whole affair, so far
as the lovely Lola was concerned, was COM
pete farce
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17
For the Grand River Times.
THE SLAUGHTER.

lHL OLA OOHL 1Is'
The sultry summers sun had set,
Behind the western hills;
And natures witching loveliness
Was shrouded in the most impenetrable
darkness, and to tell the truth, the birds were
put to it to find their bills.
The screech-owls horrid shrieks were heard
And re-echoed through the glens;
But far above the owls harsh notes,
Rang out the Internal, deafening and sleep
dspelling howls grunts and squeals of the pigs
within theirpens.
For on that dreadful summer night
Great slaughter there was made;
And twenty hundred swine were killed
To supply the market with picked pork (;
the stock on hand having been sold to feed the al
lied armies who were about engaging in battle with
the rascally Russians and l believe the pork
reached them before single Cossack had felt the
edges of French or English warriors blade.
SANDY.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

BEEcHER ON KNow-NoTHINGs.-Rev. H. w.
Beecher recently ectured in Hartford on "Pal-
estine." He opposed the Know-Nothings, and
said that the idea of danger to American insttu-
tions from the influx of foreigners was as ab.
surd as would be the belief that the waters of
the Atlantic ocean could be turned to milk by
emptying all the milk pans of the country
"When eat chicken" said Mr.. B., 81 don't be-
come chicken. Chicken becomes me % So it is
he continued, with the Irishmen and Germans
who pour into this country--they come to the
vigorous digestion of young Republic which
" swallows them as foreigners, but turns them
into Americans" He told with effect, of the
young snob, who twitted John Randolph on hi:
home education-to which the sarcastic gentle
man responded thus "The gentleman remind:
me of the lands about the head waters Of tht
Monongahela, which are poor by nature, and cul
tivation has entirely exhausted"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

In a time of much religious excitement and
consequent discussion, an honest Dutch farmer
on the Mohawk was asked his opinion as to
which denomination of Christians were in the
right way to heaven. "Vel, den," said he, "ven
We ride our wheat to Albany, some say dis road
is de pest, and some say dat; but it don't make
much difference which road We take, for ven we
get dare, dey never ask us vich way We come
and it is none of their pizness--1 our ,oheat IS
rood :"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17
WHOLE NUMBER us.

TABLE MovING-FAnURE OF THE HUMRUG.
One of the table movers has lately been in
Buffalo. On Saturday he was at DIR. Foote's
residence, where Mr. Fillmore, A H. Tracy. and
others were present to see his operations. The
Republic says: l9 .ug1o
A large kitchen table, FIVE feet long and three
feet wide, was brought up from below, and the
medium, Mr.. Conklin, seated himself at the ta-
BILE and placed his hands upon il. DIR. Scott
and Mr.. Pool placed each hand on the corners
opposite the medium. After sitting silently for
some moments, spasmodc action was visible
in the right hand Of the medium-a sort Of
nervous twitching, upon which his hand grasped
pencil and wrote upon sheet of paper
{" Hands Off" Messrs Scott and Pool removing
their hands, Mr.. Conklin sat some ID minutes,
at the conclusion Of which the table moved up
under his hand three times, and his hand again
being nervously excited, apparently wrote upon
the paper: "If some one of a stronger physi-
cal Organization (meaning as Mr.. Conklin trans
lated it, stronger than the medium-who is
man weighing about 100 pounds, of slight and
feeble build) will do as we have done, we will
do more" Explained thus: That if any man
of more strength than Mr.. Conkn would or
could move the table by placing his hands upon
it, in the manner of the medium, something
more wonderful would be manifested by the
spirits Mr.. c. then arose, and all the gentle
men present endeavored to make the table move.
None of them could do it, though DR.. Foote de-
clared, as did others, that they thought such an
effect could be produced by nice balancing of
the muscles, and long practice. They said
they did not yet believe that there was any spir.
itual agency in the affair, and that unless some
more impressive action was performed, they
should still consider the whole thing as an i'm
position. Mr. Conklin utterly refused to give
any other proofs of spiritualism, resting his
claim of success in having accomplished what
no one else in the room could perform. After
a little heated conversation, Mr.. Conklin left
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

QUALIFICATIONS FOR CHURCH MEMBERSHIP.
One of the boys in town, being, as he ex-
pressed slightly miscellaneous" went iuto a
dissertation on church affairs. Said he: If a
man wants to stay in the church, he must have
either piety or money, by thunder! | know it.,
for that's the principle that they hustled me out
on" No one questioned the force of the rea-
soning-and for once commentators did not diff
fer
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

Samivel, beware of the vimmins as reads no
newspapers. Your father married a woman
that read none, and you're the sad consequence.
You're as hignorant as an 'orse. Hignorant
people says it is throwing money away to take
the papers and foolin' away time to read 'em.