Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-12-24

inenooo Va M 1naloerg In MS profession makes
any mention OF what may be expected from
be afforded to see and hear Madame de Will
horst, whose romantic history, rs we'll as must
the public.
D'Angri whose superb vocalizstion and dra.
matte powers caused such q sensation on Sat.
urday night, appears to night.
In addition to the concert, the National COM
papy, with Mr.. and Mrs. Florence, appear in
two lively pieces, with songs and dances bv
Mrs. Florence and limitations by Mr.. Florence.
WE WOULD CALL THE ATTENTION of tho
readers Of the Star to our friend Shillington, q
large and elegant assortment of Gift Books.
Juveniles. Games, Ladies' Work Boxes and
Writing Desks, very handsome bound Bibles
and Prayer Books, Card Cases, Gold Pens,
Fen Knives, Purses, Backgammon Boards.
rortloilos, and a thousand other different fancy
articles, suitable for presents for the HOLIDAYS
by calling early better selection can be
maze, and the crowd of the holidays avoided.
HoNoRABLY ACQUITTED. Last night, infor.
nation was given to the auxiliary guard that
man named Hutchinson had arrived in the
city with colored boy, who was supposed to
be fugitive slave. They were taken to the
central guard house, where q hearing of the
testimony demonstrated that Hutchinson had
brought the boy to the city at the masters re.
quest, and he was promptly discharged.
Soiree comes of tonight, and will probably
go of with even more than usual spirit, as the
participants will doubtless wish to see Christ.
mas in before leaving.
The Ball of the Ugly Club at the NAVY
Yard (Odd Fellows Hall is one of those uniq ne
affairs which inevitably draws the dancing
world
MANY of our readers no doubt find it quite
difficult to select their Christmas gifts from
among the many articles which fill our Penn.
sylvania avenue stores. We advise all who
are so puzzled, to get from our friend Shilling
ton one Of his superb writing-desks, work.
boxes, cabas, portfolios, or beautiful ANNALS.
for sale very low at his great emporium.
PARTICULAR ATTENTION Of judges of fine
Havana Cigars is called to tho "Grabueos'
from the celebrated factory Of JOAQUIN Ar.
guelies, and the Brevas, Queen of the An
TILES" from the factory of Juan B. Romero
These cigars, for fneIess of flavor, cannot be
excelled in the country. They can be had
only of E. C. Dyer. /
CARED FoR Last night, horse was found
tied at the Centre Market, exposed to the cold
wind, and apparently 80 chilled as to be bare.
~ able to stand 1t was said the animal had
been there greater portion Of the day. with
out either food or water. Waterman Horner
took the animal and secured him in liyerv
stable
NAVAL BALL AT ANNAPOLIS, MD.-We un-
derstand that the midshipmen Of the Naval
School at Annapolis intend having superb
Ball on the evening of the 26th inst.
Our city will, We hear, be represented by
several distinguished personages We bespeak
delightful time for all who may attend.
FALSE ALARM. Last night several fire
companies dragged their apparatu. long
distance to the centre of the Fourth Ward,
having been called out by false alarm.
About 81 o'clock another alarm was caused
by burning chimney; no harm was done.
TsErH.-FOr perfect sets Of artificial teeth,
examine specimens at DR. Loomis's Office lie
has the highest testimonials Of their practical
usefulness Besides the style of work speaks
for itself. Sec advertisement t
The Ell DORADO.-Our friend Reynolds, of
the Ell Dorado, has reftted and repaired his
capital restaurant. Everything is as nice
about it as a new pin. As a caterer he is
hard to beat, indeed.
We KNOW Of no present for Christmas so de-
sirable as a beautiful gold pen and pencil
Shillington has some of the finest we ever saw,
and at very low prices
VAeRASTs.-DuriDg the last ten days Ave
persons have been sent to the city asylum
from the guard house, az vagrants-alli of
them from other cities
WATCH RETURNs.-Israel Niffen, invalid
pauper; sent to the aims house T. Hutchin.
son, Suspicious circumstances; examined and
dismissed. Washington Nichols, colored, do;
do.