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SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES-HOLIDAY
~ Presents, at LAMMOND'S
dec 22-3t Seventh street,

' to the LIST Of January, make an indiscrim!nste
issue CT all open accounts on our books up 10 the
18th instant Those who prefer not to have them
sent to them will find their bills Tesdy for deliv
cry at our desk 1t is hoped that all will without
delay settle The same, according 10 the terms on
which their purchases were made
dec - lot CLAGETT, DODSON l. SON.
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New York Markets

New YoRK. Dec. "a Flour is dull, with q
declining tendency; sales Of 5000 bbls.; State
s6.SOas6 As; SOuthern 81 l0sS7 30.
Wheat rs firm but dull; sales 5000 bushels;
white Sis, red 81 60 Corn is steady; sales
Of 10 zoo bushels; mixed 700 white 76c.
Pork is firm at SIS. 62t for mess. Beef Ia
steady; new Chicago repsSked sl+.50s$l< IS.
Lard is steady at l2tc
Whisky is unchanged; Ohio 99ss0c.
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NOR RENT-THAT LARGE AND AIRY
streets, over A. Hoover & Sons Shoe Store suita-
Bile for frst class Boarding House. 1t is now
undergoing complete repair. Possession given
Immediately. Inquire Of A. HOOVER C son,
south side Of Penn. avenue, between 9th and 9TH
streets. &C 30-tf
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CHRISTMAS CoxFkCrlONERY.

THE SU BSCRIBER RESPECTFULLY IN
Il forms his customers and the public In general
that he is prepared TO supply them with
CHRISTMAS CONFECTIONERY
Of every L md, 70 eign and domestic; also with
CANDY, PLUM and POUND CAKES, MINCE
PIES, ORANGES, FIGS, RAISINS, PRUNES;
ALMONDS, &c. His stock Of NFECTION-
cry is very complete and such as he feels con-
fdent will be found on trial. equal TO any that may
be offered for sale In this city. He will be happy
to see his friends and customers on Christmas
Eve and duling the Holidays, as his stock will
be replenished until aud after the New Years
Festival
TOYS FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
The subscriber also respectfully informs ladies
and gentlemen, DESTROYS Of procuring TOYS of
any kind, as Holiday Presents, that he has ir-
ported a large collection Of German and French
manufacture, which are curious, cheap, and well
adapted to please children and young people Of
every age. His stock Of TOYS is larger and
more attractive than ever, and cannot be excelled
In any other toy store In this city.
The subscriber would also invite attention to his
large assortment Of China, Ladies' Work Baskets
Combs, Perfumery, and other fancy articles VIII ich
are too numerous for specification in an advertise
ment WILLIAM GRUPE,
No. AS south side Pa. av. bet 81 and * sts,
dec 23-lm opposite Jackson Hall
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e A bill to compel free negroes to leave
the State is before the Alabama Legislature.
I Tho South Carolina Legislature ad.
journed on Saturday.
~A bill has been introduced into the
Legislature of North Carolina " to encourage
and promote matrimony."
~ German was seized and robbed Of
FIVE hundred dollars in gold in the streets Of
Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday night last.
He was in the habit Of carrying it in belt
about his body.
BANKS IN NEW JERSEY The Trenton Ga
zette says: :" The applications for banks to be
brought before the next Legislature, will in
ciude-so far as We learn from the published
notices-cspital to the amount Of about
81 500, 600.
CONGRESSIONAL ELEcrIoNs.-The spring
election for Congress, &c, will occur in sew
erRl States soon after the termination of the
present session. Virginia will be one of the
first States to hold an election after the irau-
guration Of Mr. Buchanan.
VA. )RAILRoAD.- This road
is so near completion that the Parkersburg
News says il will certainly be opened by Christ.
mas day, unless prevented by some unforeseen
accident The formal opening to the Ohio
river, however, by grand excursion, will. in
consequence Of the cold weather, be postponed
until spring.
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NEw YORK, Dec. A.-Marshall o. Roberts,
sgen; Of the California line Of steamers, has
directed the steamship Grenada to stop ct
Greytown on her passage from Aspinwall to
take home any fugitives from Walkers army
who msy be stopping there.
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NO DECEPTION.

STANDARD SILVER WARE, SUCH AS
~ Spoons, Forks, Ladies', Butter, Cake, Pie,
Fish, Jelly and Ice Cream Knives, Crumb Scra-
pefs, Napkin Rings, &c. All the above named
goods are manufactured on my own premises In
this city, and not purchased at tine North, las is
the case with other dealers generally, and then
palmed of for our own manufacture J Every ar
ticle warranted Standard Silver. Also, on hand
every description Of fine Watches and Jewelry,
at 3S Pa. avenue, Sign ofthe Large spread Eagle.
dec 22-tf a. o. HOOD
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MARRIED,

On the 23d instant, by the Rev. Mr. Krebs, Mr..
ANDREW BAINE to Miss MARTHA RE-
BECCA WHITE, both Of this city
At Carlisle Barracks, Pa. on the 10th instant,
by the Rev. W. w. Eslls, Lieut.. CHARLES y :.
TYLER, Second Dragons, u 9 A., to LIZ
ZlE, daughter OF Jos. J. D. Wright, Surgeon
u. s. A,
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NOTICE 10 HOUsEKEEPERs.

WE WOULD CALL THE ATTENTION
w Of tho'e who may be in want Of Housekeep-
Ing Goods, to our large and well selected stock.
Among which we name, Bedsteads, Mattresses,
Wardrobes, Bureaus, Tables, Walters, Chairs,
Knives and Forks, China Vases, Walnut W hat.
nots, Parlor and Stair Carpets, Washstands,
Toilet Sets, Castors Sofas, Looking Glasses,
Clocks, Stoves, Tea and Dinner sets, together
with a very large and handsome stock Of lass.
ware. For sale by
C.R L.. CROWN L co, Auct'rs,
dec 70 corner 9th st and Penn avenue.
SHAWLS, WIS, SHAW LS-AT
~ Who'll received a large and
superior stock Of Bay State Shawls, at wholesale
We invite the trade to call, as we can offer
them as low, II not lower than tie Jobbing
Houses ct the North
WALL & STEPHENS
dec % No 322 Pa ave bet. 9th and 10Th sts.
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NEW AND ELEGANT WATCHES,
JEWELRY. SILVER AND PLATED WARE,
FOR THE HOLIDAYS

JEWELRY. SILVER AND PLATED WARE,
FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
M w. CALF BRO. INVITE ATTEN-
1VAs ton to their stock Of the following Goods,
most Of which were gotten up especially for the
present season:
Ladies' and Gentlemen. verv superior Gold
Watches, Of exquisite finish and workmanship,
and warranted perfect time keepers
Ladies' and 6entlemen's elegant Gold Chains,
Chatalains, Seals, Keys, and Charms
Diamond, PEARL ruby, and emerald Brooches,
Ear rings, and Bracelets
Diamond Crosses, Necklaces, and Studs
Coral, Cameo, Florentine, Mosaic, and all other
styles o. JewelTy, in sets and single pieces
Gold Thimbles, Lockets, Pencils, ToOthpicks
Sleeve Buttons and Studs
Gold mounted Jet and Coral Necklaces and
Bracelets
Children's Sleeve Pins, Armlets, Whistles and
Bells, Rings, Pins, &c.
Solid silver Tea Sets, Walters, Pitchers, Cob
lets and Cups
Silver Table, Dessert, and Tea Spoons and
Forks, Ladies, Butter Knives, &c.
Silver Salt Cellars, Dessert Knives
Egg and Coffee Spoons, Fish Carvers and orks
Cake Knives, Berry Shovels
Fruit, Jelly and Preserve Spoons
Pickle Knives and Forks, Sugar Baskets
Silver Nut Picks, Napkin Rings, Tea Strainers
Pocket Fruit Knives, Nutmeg Gratcrs
Knives, Forks and Spoons In cases for children
Silver Snuff and Tobacco Boxes
Card Cases, Portemonnaies, Fans, &c.
Plated Tea Sets, Walters, Casters
Cate Baskets, Butter Coolers, Oyster Tureens
Goblets, Cups, Albata Forks Spoons, &c.
The above, with thousand and one other ar
ticles which cannot be enumerated In an adver-
tisement, will be found to comprise the largest
assortment OF desirable goods ever offered to our
customers. Nj. w. GAIT & BRO.
Jewellers, 32l Pennsylvania avenue,
Gee 23-3t between 9th and 10th streets
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Proposals for Erecting the Post Office and
Court house az Windsor, Vermont.
TREASURY DEPsRTMINT,
WASHINGTON, December l6, l65o.


PROPOSALS WILL BIZ RECEIVED AT THIS
IL departm ent until the l6,h day OF r bu.IV, A.
ID. 1857, al O'Clock m, Cor the construction OF
the Post Office and COurI house authorized q be
cree ed d. Windsor, Vermont according 10 he plans
and spec 4, atoms preT AIRED thus de aumeLt; sad
proposal 10 be either Tor the whole building
Ia a'e for d Jerent Kinds of work; bills of arcels
must in every 4 rcCmpany each bid, with the
amount OF each kind of work, aud The total amount
carried cut; the department CRYING the right 10
reject or acceptthe proposals hereby invited, any
parts thereof, when il deems the interest of the
United States requires il I; the department also
serves the right exclude the bids OF any pfrsen
persons who there Is Just cause 10 believe will not
faithfully perform the cont acts, which they Lave
att mpted toOb ain by ipdirecton and AL bids when
there sta be parties IN interest who do not join IA
the bids and al bids inat- upon investigation,
below a far pIce for the work.
Bids will not be received i'm gross, and no M
tract will be arded to a bidder unless details are
fuTnls he'd the DEF aumenI Of the prices Of the differ
ent kinds Of work and materials, which sha bs
subject 10 the revision OF the department. 80 that
IL m iOpt the whole or part of The bid the in
ferest Of the United States may require.
Ninety per cent. OF the amount Of work done
and materials delivered, according TO cont act price,
aid amount 10 be asceriaiHed by the estimate OF
agent of the DEPARTMENT appointed for that pur-
pose,) viii be raid from time To time as the work
progresses, aud ten per cent retained until the COM
pletOn of the cOniIa act aud accep of the work,
&c by the agent Aforesaid, and b. forfeited in the
event Of nou fulilment Of cont ACT
AID mechanic f., and the assignment thereof, except
by consent Of the Secretary OF the Treasury, will
be forfeiture of the Fame.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a written
guarantee, signed by two responsible persuHs, Ger
tined 10 be so by the United StsIts district Judge or
attorney OF he said dstrci) in the PISS 0OO for
the VIII ne work, or OF a VroporiieRate amount, II
for any part iha the bidder will when required, Il hrs
proposal be accepted enter into contrat aud bond,
with proper and sufficient securities, for lis faithful
performance.
Form Of bond and certificate required VIII be Turn
isbed on a7pli, a'iOn 20 The department.
Pia1-, specifications, aud working d'awIng1 VII
b. r, adv after thirty Gays, when they caA 90 hat
on application 10 the der a-tment.
No tii rim De considered unless IL fully complies
oil IFS details nth the requirements Of H sdreTi
neHt.
IRE pro2oseIs mlst be sent 10 this department,
addressed 10 The Secretary Of The Tr asuTy, ana
mainly endorsed " Proposals for the HiBdsoT I'ost
Office and Court house, +" aud will b; opened 10
O'Clock a. m, Of the lost cav Hamed Tor receiving
The me. JAMES GUTHRIE,
do 202awtlsFtb+ Sscresary OF Tra .ury.
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SUITABLE GOODS FOR HOLIDAY
PRESENTS.

PRESENTS.
AT THOSE WHO WISH TO
n make purchases for Holiday Presents should
bear in mind that we are selling out our entire
stock Of fine Fancy Goods az cost for cash. We
have
Silk Dresses, cost from 20 $50
Velvet Cloaks, do % 70 $50
Cloth Cloaks, do 50 TO S25
Embroidered Muslin Collars, cost from soc 10 so
French Embroidered Sets, do $50 TO S25
Embroidered Pocket Hdkfs, do 81 to S25
Honiton Lace Sets, do TO Z S
Valeuciennes do do to 800
Best make Of Paris Kid Gloves
Great variety Of Goods for children's wear, al
cost
Thybet MerinoS, all colors. cost 70 cents
Gloves, Pocket Handkerchiefs, Cravats, and n To-
siery, at cost, with many other kinds Of Goods
quite as suitable for holiday gifts.
Ten per cent. will be added 10 all goods charged
CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY Co,
Gee PCT Corner Pa avenue and 9th 81.
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SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMASAND NEW
YEARS. PRESENTS.

SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMASAND NEW
YEARS PRESENTS.
John II. SHOOT, No. 1I9 SOUTH SIDE
- Bridge street, Georgetown, d e. has received
great variety OF useful and seasonable GOODS,
to which he invites the attention Of both ladies
and gentlemen who may wish TO make a Christ
mas and New Years Present.
EMBROIDERIES.
Rich worked Cambria Sets collars and Sleeves)
Do do Muslin do do
DO do Muslin and Cambria Collars
great variety (low prced) do
Worked Linen Sets and Linen do
Rich worked Muslin Sleeves
Black and white Lace Sets and Collars
Worked Cambria and Muslin Bands
Embroide' ed Linen Cambria Handkerchiefs
Hemstitched. tucked and plain do
Black Chantilla and r repch Lace Wells
Worked, quilted and hooped Skirts.
MORE Antique, Embroidered, Satin and other
Cloaks
Double ard single Brccha and other Shawls
Eich Fanny and Black Silks
French Merinos, plaid Merincs
Plain aud printed Nous L'dclaines
Best Paris Kid Gloves, all numbers
X i'd and Buck Gauntlets
Ladies, gents and children's Warm Gloves
Do Hosiery, Of every kind
POrtmonnaies, and ladies' CabaS
Gents. Linen, Cambria and silk Pocket aandkfs
Black and fancy SILK Cravats, Scarfs and Ties
Gents Shawls, MerinO and Wooden SCarfs
Children's Knit TalmiS and Hoods
Ladies, gents and boys Comforts. DC.
With many other desirable goods, which will
be sold low 10 cash or prompt customers
dec % j. n SMOGT
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For Sale and Rent,

nor RENT-A PARLOR and Two Cham.
4 bers: handsomely furnished and lighted with
Gas, at $50 ID street. dec 23-3tx
ENOR RENT-THAT LARGE Four.Story
Il House and Back Buildings, on N orth Capitol
street, just above the Depot Would be first
rate place for Boarding House or dwelling. To
a permanent and good tenant, rent very low
Possession given Immediately inquire at No 332
eth street. Of STEWART i BROTHER
dec 23-1wS
nor SALE A PARCEL OF GROUND,
l. containing AZ 600 feet, more or less in Square
959, east enclosed with substantial fence, with
Cottage House on the premises; United States
DEED. The place has many advantages, being
near Penn. avenue, and convenient to the Capt.
tol For particulars inquire Of WIN H. BLAND,
on Virginia avenue, between 9Th and 9TH streets
east dec . 3t#
ROOMs FOR LARGE PARLOR
~, - with Bedroom attached, well furnished and
PIG, opposite WiiIards' Hotel. Rent moderate.
Apply on the premises dec 22-3t&
pOOMS-LARGE AND HANDSOMELY
~ furnished, lighted with gas, for Rent, at No,
"a Missouri avenue, between * and 9th streets,
near the National Hotel. dec 22-3t*
LNOR RENT OR SALE-THAT SPLENDID
Il four.storv Brick Dwelling House, No 3es
North Capitol street, between and c streets
For further particulars inquire o. NICHOLAS
ACkER, corner Of I'd and streets. dec l9-1ws
TWO LARGE ROOMS SUITABLE FOR
Il GENTLEMEN TO BE RENTED.-They
also, can be Boarded in the house II desired
Apply to THOS POTENrINI, No. 279 Penn.
avenue, south side. dec II
ESOR RENT THE LARGE THREE Story
Il Birch House, situated on the corner Of 18th
and ii streets, containing 10 Rooms, with Coal
Cellar and Bath Room. EnCuIe Of JAMES w
BARKER, next door TO the Lutheran Church
nov2-n
P0OMS + OR REMIT WO LARGE,
n finely furnished Parlors and Bedrooms for
rent, with or without Board, al FLINT'S Hotel,
near Union Office. dec 2
A FIRST-CLASS RESID ENCE IN
II GEORGETnWN, ID. c, FOR RENT
The subscriber offers for rent her late residence
at the corner az Fayette and Fourth streets,
6eorgetOwn immediately opposite the Convent
of The Visitation. This Is one Of the largest and
best finished houses In the District Of Columbia
having all the modern Improvements contained
In the hTst-ciass houses OF the Northern cities
There Is attached Z large cistern In the yard
Carriage house, and stable Tor several horses
A pump OF the purest water in the Immediate
vicinity.
The locality is high and saubrious, and In =
quiet and highly respectable Geis hbOrhoOd.
Possession given Immediately.
For further particulars inquire next door TO The
premises, Of Mrs. ANNE K. O'NEAL.
tcl
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THE CONGRESSIONAL BANK,

Corner Of Louisiana acenue and 7th street,
WARRINGTON, ID. c.,
WILL RECElVE DEPOSITS AND MAKE
w Collections on all the principal cities In the
mon, and promptly attend to any business In Its
line l.. JARDINE,
dec % 3m Cashier
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ByJ.C. h.GUIRE, AuctI3ncer


TNKUSTEE'S SALE OF HOUSE AND
l. Lot on 9th street west, between street
north and New York avenue.-Dv virtue o. a
deed in trust, bearing date on the 9th dav OF
March, 1885, and recorded in Liber ). A. = No
l Ia, foiios 4 ct seq and decree Of the Circui:
Court OF the District OF Columbia, made I'm the
cause pending III said Court, No 1898, in Chan
Gerry, the subscriber will sell at public sale, on
MONDAY, the 18th day Of December, 1855. al
O'Clock m, on the premises, Lo: No. %, In
Cellan's subdivision OF equare No 45l, fronting
20 feet on Sixth ttreet west, between street
north and New Y Org avenue, by 100 feet deep, 10
a ten-feet alley, with the buildings and improve
ments, which consist of a substantially built and
comfortable two story frame dwelling house, with
back building, &c
The above p oPcr;V is eIigibly situated In rap
Idly improving Part sf the city, and eTs a most
favorable opportunity 10 persons desiIiHg resi-
dence or 10 invest.
The terms Of sale will DE: One-tbird of the
purchase money In cash, ana the balance In siN
and twelve months, for notes bearing Interest
from the day OF sale, secured by deed In trust
upon the property; and II not complied with in
sold, upon one weeks notice, at the risk an; eS
pense Of the purchaser. All c9nveyancing at the
expense Of the purchaser
nov 81 eo&ds JAS. q. MC6UIRE, Auct.
fIy- The above sale is postponed until
FRIDAY AFTERNOON, December 28tb, same
hour and place.
dec I5-eo&d' JAS. g. MCGUIRE, Auct.
1TARSHAL'S SALE.-IN VIRTUE OF
1sl writ Of aeh facias, issued from the Clerks
Once OF the Circuit Court Of the District Of Co.
lumbia, for the county Of Washington, and TO ne
directed, shall expose to public sale. FOR cash,
In front of the Court house door Of said county
at II O'Clock m on WEDNESDAY, the 9TH day
OF January, 1857, all defendants right, title,
claim. and INTEREST," in and TO Lo: No TO- in Square
No. e56, together with all and singular the i'm
prOvements thereon, seized and levied upon as
The property of Allison Nailor, and will be sold
TO satisfy Judicial, No. no. to March term, 1855,
bank Of Metropolis as. Allison Nailor.
J. d. HOOVER, Marshal
dec 13-ts for the District OF Columbia.
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DOOMS FOR REMIT WO LARGE,
IA finely furnished Parlors and Bedrooms for
! rent, with or without Board, al FLINT'S Rotel
near Union Office. dec
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WArCH RETURNs.-Israel Nifen, invalid
pauper; sent to the aims house. T. Hutchin.
son, suspicious circumstances; examined and
dismissed. Washington Nichols, colored, do;
do
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AsIMOHD'S, asa SEVENTH STREET,
IL is the cheapest Toy and Fancy Store 10 the
city. dec 1-S
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MITCHELL NEW NATIONAL MAP.-We take
pleasure in calling the attention of our readers
to this new and valuable publication, a copy of
which has just been shown US by the agent.
The work exhibits, on large and even scale,
the whole Of the United States, the British
North American Provinces, the Sandwich
Islands, Mexico, CentralI America, Cuba and
other West India Islands On the same sheet
is map of the world on Mercator' 9, and one
also on a globular, projection. The bounda-
ries of all the countries are given, with tables
of the population of each county in the United
States, also a table Of distances. Thus sup
plying not only map of our country, but also
giving valuable statistical matter. The whole
work is compiled from the most authentic
sources and recent surveys, and contains much
information not heretofore embraced in anv
map. All the routes over the isthmuses oe
Panama and ,Tehuantepec, and the projected
railroad from Vera Cruz to Acapulco, across
Mexico, are laid down, and the disputed
boundaries Of the Mosquito territory, Nicara.
qua and Costa Rico are defined the different
lines projected for railroads to the Pacific, the
Gadsden boundary line, and all the new Ter
ritories-Utah, Kansas, Nebraska, Washing
ton, Oregon, &c.-are marked with correct
boundaries
The work is engraved on metallic plate, in
the very best style of the art, and is the only
metallic plate map ever offered to the public
exhibiting go much territory. S. Augustus
Mitchell has been well known to the public as
successful map publisher for more than
thirty years, and We commend his new ma
tionsl map to our readers with the full assur.
ance that it will meet a cordial reception and
rapid sale.
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TELEGRAPH NEWS.
Tho Nlcaraguan Army

FROM TUE ASSOCIATED PRESS.
BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH.
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ENOR RENT THE LARGE THREE Story
IL Birch House, situated on the corner Of 18th
and ii streets, containing 10 Rooms, with Coal
Cellar and Bath Room. EnCuie Of JAMES w .
BARKER, next door to the Lutheran Church.
nov2-f
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EOR RENT-A PARLOR and Two Cham
bers. handsomely furnished and lighted with
| Uas, at 3O ID street. dec 23-3tx
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SEAS NABLE FURNITURE DRY
~ GOODS.-Just received, and on sale
One bale very superior Edinburgh Riband-
bound Blankets, In all sizes, from the smallest
size crib to the largest size bed.
Also, one case 10 q, 11.4, 12-4, and 1874 Turkish
Melted Quilts, In all white and pink and white.
his Is entirely new article in this county, and
will be ound very desirable. Also, Toilet Covers
to match the Quilts.
MarseiIles do. in colors and white.
Two bales colored English Sheepskin Mats, for
bed sides, carriages, and doors, delightful article
for cold weather.
Also, fine lot Of Quilted Comforts, with every
other desirable article known to the trade In our
department, all OF which will be sold very cheap.
dec 2-eo6t CLAGETT, DODSON co.
NOW RECEIVING,
NfANY NEW AND DESIRABLE GOODS
LVA for the present season, which we shall run
on at greatly reduced prices. AS special bargains
we name
100 pieces rich Fancy Dress Silks
do blue, brown, purple and black MoiIe
Antique Silks
do rich strIp'd, plain and Ag'd Bl'k SILKS
do black, brown and blue wide Silk Vel
vets
10 do more Of the same sort rich Lustre
Pain Black Silks, at our usual low prices
3pieces superior plain Black Mourning silks.
With many Fancy Goods, TO which we ask the
attention OF citizens and strangers TO examine be-
fore making their purchases a ,,
dec 2-eo2w 3s3 9TH st 3 doors north Pa av
MALAGA GRAPES.-JUST RECEIVED
w lot OF fne MALAGA GRAPES and other
delicious fruits, especially for the Holidays.
THOMAS POTENTINI, Confectioner
20 Penn. ave-, bet 1O,h ard IIth sts
dec l9-Iw
20 900 PEACH TREES.
A ITEM DOLLARS PER HUNDhED-ro
"A sale at my Nursery, near washington &5N
The above trees are all Of fine growth, and1W
Of the best select fruit. ~
Also general assortment OF ORNAMENTAL,
EVERGREEN, SHADE, and FRUIT TREES.
or % ~ JOSHUA PIERCE.
DUY YOUR HOLIDAY GOODS Of
d dec I6 MCLAUGHLIN 4 CO.
MOORE CHRISTMAS GOODS OPENED
WI last night at
| dec 10 McLAUGHLIN,s.
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VAGRANrs.-DuriDg the last ten days fv
persons have been sent to the city asyluu
from the guard house, az vagrants-alli {
them from other cities
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COAL-COAL-COAL
OF ALL KINDS AND OF THE BEST
~ quality always on hand, at - =
JOHN w. MYERS l. co.
Yard corner and 2ed streets, First Ward.
dec l6-u
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-12-24

We KNOW Of no present for Christmas so de
sirable as beautiful gold pen and pencil
Shillington has some of the finest we ever saw
and at very low prices