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A QUAKER BARGAIN.-SOme few years since
a merchant, who lived upon the eastern sea
board, barsained with an honest Quaker fo-
a lct Of cider. IL was delivered upon the
wharf in due timo, neatly barrslled, the buEgs
carefully covered with tins nicely and strongly
nailed down The buyer being shrewd and
careful man, always right after bis business,
took notion that he would try the wares be-
fore he sent them off Accordingly he ripped
up one tin and knocked out the buugof bar
rel, inserted his prOofglas, and found that the
liquor was very far from being what the Qua
ker had showed him, and what he bargained
for lie tried another, ard an0;her-it was
all the same-a villaiuous mixture Of hard,
musty cider, with mOlasses and water. He
sought out the sanctfed seller and demanded
an explanation Old Broadbrim was cornered
but not nonplussed or in The least sbashed; he
owned up, for he could not do otherwise; bat
with the blandest and smoothest manner pos
sible excused himself by saying - Friend
Jennings, thought that thee was to ship it
into far of country ."-BoStOn Post.
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A CARD.
T.. e.. a a rs,
Bridge street, GecrSetswn,

Bridge street, 6eoTSetsWn,
SSpth side, bstssen Hgh and Congress streets,
ID RESPECTFULLY INFORMS HIS PA
IL irons aad the public generally that he is now
prepared to furnish PARTIES, WEDDINGS ).
&c In tn best and most elegant stye, at the
shortest notice. He will give his personal at
tendance, and assume the responsibility OF tbs
entertainment
c. C.. ATZs, grateful for the liberal patronage he
has heretofore received, assures his friends and
all who may give him call that every effort On
his part will be made TO merit a continuance Of
thei: favors. He sOlicits examination Of his
large and elegant assortment Of CAKES, CON
FECTIONkkY, &c which he offers for sale at
ne lowest prices. Gee I6 2w*
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GAUrIEa's WRENCH REsrAURANT

GATHERS WRENCH REsrAURANT,
252 Pa ar betv en- 12:h and 18th Sts.
THE PROPRIETOR OF THE ABOVE ES-
Il tabli hment desires to call public attention to
duc,ing and supplying everything in his line Of
business
He is prepared to supply at q few hours notice
the largest DINNERS, BALLS, and PARTIES
able entertainments, and OF the most reasonable
terms.
ENTIRE DINNERS and DESSERTS fur
nished Families without any trouble to the fam
iy and at moderate charges
A FIRsT-CLAsS FRENCH COOK will be
sent to private houses at 81 per day; and market
ing and such articles as they may wish purchased
@ svst 9e wr nS T, a. eos sS Ss1ns 'ass
Dne or more dishes" sent to any part Of the
city at short notice
At my establishment will be found elegan,
suites Of Parlor, X reception, and Dining Rooms
furnished in the best manner, always ready
NV Restaurant offers great advantages to gen.
uemen Iooming OUT; tEey can be supplied with
meals at all hoxTs.
Particular attention is desired TO my new style
Of superb CONFECTIONERY, which for purity
and delicacy of flavor are unequaIled;
C.. GAUTIER,
dec 0. 252 Pa. avenue, bet 10Th and 18th SITS.
TO THE LADIES or WASHINGTON
AND sURHOUNDiNG COUNTRY.
AN0THER LARGE SUPPL
- tiles and prices from The finest FrencheSSX
NSV Hats 10 the lOU est prised S&0
Fine and Handsome HEAD DRESSES, In
great variety
EMBROtDERIES Of all kinds.
TRIMMISGS to match eny style of Dress
goods.
RIBBONS Of every style.
And, IL fact, every variety Of Goods usually
found in first class Trimming Stores.
UFDRESS MAKING, after the latest and
most approved styles
NJ B-The supply is kept up through the en-
.ire season. NJ. WILLIAM,
Opposite the Centre Market.
S-A gren: rarie'y Of articles suitable for
Chytsfr1nS GUS. nov 29lm
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A SECRET ExECUrIoNER.-Th The Montreal
Pilot, in speaking of an execution for the crime
of murder about to take place in that city,
remarks that the " services of an ex,cutioner
have been secured, but his name is kept q
profound secret and will not be divulasd."
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~ Il stu making those beautiful zS1s<ES-.
continuous GUM TEECH, called RZ&G
Aliens Patea., for the eIcelIency Of %XIYC
which over all other styles OF teeth, many now
wearing them IN this city, Will chesrfullV vouch
There is one Dentist In this city who las been
Infringing the patent, and made bad Imitation
OF II, against whom hereby caution the pusltc
NJ u Wheaeve! u Deatist speaks against
AI;5c's Patent Contl9uous GuLa Teeth, when
yropsrIy co1JfrEefsd, itis because he Is ignorant
OF tee process, incompetent 20 make the work, OF
sdnvt.iIax 20 pay for the patent je lo-u
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A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL.
At the earnest solicitations of many trlsnd'
THE UGLY CLUB

THE UGLY CLUB
WILL GIVE THEIR SECOND GRAND BALL
ATODD FELLOWS HALL, NAVY YARD,
On WEDNESDAY EVENING, Dec. "a.
THE COMMITTEE OF OFARRANGEMENTS
Il on behalf Of the Club, will leave nothing un-
done to make all happy that honor them with
their presence
WfShers' unrivallsd Brass and String Band has
been engaged for the occasion
The Supper and Refreshments are in the hands
Of an experienced caterer.
Positively no hats or caps allowed in the room,
except those worn by the respective Clubs.
Tickets ONE DOLLAR-to be had ofthe me m
bers Of the Club or at the door on the evening Of
the ball.
COMMITTEE Of Aryasgsmsnts.
Henry F. Thorn, Charles Murray,
William Kemp, Charles O'Neil,
Robert Cbeseldine, Charles Horner,
dec 22-3t& Jas Gordon.
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nR. DUPRIE,s REMEDIES are the only
- effectual cure for External or Internal Piles,
Saltrheum, Ring Worm. &c. They He unrival-
led for purifying the blood
50 cents per box OGce 20 Nassau street, New
York. VIII be sent by mail
For sale 10y EORD BRO, corner Of l1th st
asd Penn avenue Oc2}
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25 do 81 and IA black do
1" nearly whole pieces black Lyons Velvets
whole pieces In brown, maroon, mazarine
blue, purple, and dark green Velvets, 4 4
90 pieces dotted and figured Swiss Muslins
700 do jlConet and thick cambric Muslils
1CO dozen gents mertno and lambs wool Shirts
and drawers
50 dczen ladies' merlno and fine wool Vests
10 do gents brown Otton Shirts and Drawers
Large assortment OF the best English cotton
Hosiery in full dozens
Full boxes white and black English silk H
sieTY
so nearly whole pieces Of plaid Merinos
case French Ginghams, good styles
40 whole pieces 4 black French Chintzes
leo pieces Charley's Shifting Linen
III pieces ga, lea and 124 Linen Sheetngs
50 whole pieces W elsh and other white Flannels
IS do fine Silecia Table Damasks
100 dozen Table Napkins and Doyleys
100 Marseilles Quilts In white, blue and pink
25 pieces extra heavy gray twilled Flannel
800 pairs white and gray servants Blankets
so pairs "A New York mills Cotton Shirting
2 cases extra heavy Ga Cotton Sheeting
500 dozen best make white spool Cotton
Large stock of5 4, Ga, ga, 10 and 12A cot
ton Sheeting
100 pieces black and colored paper Cambria.
All the above goods are in the best condition
and are well worthy Of the attention OF the trade
generally.
CLAGETT, NEWTON. MAY co,
dec 22-6t corner Pa avenue and 9th St
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BOOK BINDING.

BOOK BIHDING.
Csyasy EistsHh stTsst and Maryland dessSs, =,
nsar tks Smtfkyoaias IaStitStioa.
EDWARD LYCETT RESPECTFULLY
II forms the subscribers 70 Browns Bible and
Shakespeare, Row Just completed, that he 10 pre-
pared 20 bind those works in q sIperto: style Of
elegance, stren ngth and solidity, and upo7 much
more reasonable terms than can be done n Bati-
more, Philadelphia, or New YORK. A letter ad-
dresssd 70 him tpey post) will enable him 20 ex
hibit TO the Subscribers specimens Of his style OF
binding. Every kiad Of Book Binding neatly eI-
ecu,ad se2T-Sm
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SPLENDID HOLIDAY PRESENTS

VNaE SUBSCRIBER TAKES PLEASURE
Il in announcing TO his friends and the public
generally that his stock Of Fine Gold Watches,
Jewelry, Silver and silver plated Ware, &c, is
unusually full and well selected comprising
Superior Gold Watches OF the best English and
Geneva manufacture, for ladies and gentle
meI
Fine Cold Gusrd, Fob, and Vest Chains, Chste-
LANES, Neck Chains with ornaments to at
tach &C.
Beautiful Gold Lockefs for miniatures and hair
Rich Cameo, Coral, Lava, enamelled Painting
and plain Gold Jew elrY, I'm full and partial
sets
Splendid assortment Of Finger Rings, Breastpins,
Earrings, Sleeve ButttOrs, Studs, engraved
band, plain, and linked Bracelets, Gold and
Silver Pen and Pencil Cases, Gold and Silver
Spectacles, Eve Glasses, Thimbles, &c.
SILVER WARE.
Chased and plain silver Goblets, Cups, Mugs
Salt Cellars, pie, cake, fish, and dessert Knives
Table, tea, and dessert spoons, soup Ladies'
Napkin Rings. Card Cases, Porinonnaies
Pocket Fruit Knives, Preserve and Sugar Spoons
Pickle HALVES and Forks &c.
Silver Knives, Forks, and Spoons, In sets, for
children
Together with many rich and beautiful articles
IN his line, suitable for Holiday Presents, all Of
which he is prepared to sell upon such terms as
cannot fell to please.
SAMUEL LEWIS,
Jeweller and Nan"facturer Of Silver Ware,
dec - Gt 250 Pa av bst 18th ard 18th SITS
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ssa 81 ER'S
Improved Sewing Machines.


Improved Sewing Machines.
TO which va granted the highest Award Of
tho Paris Exhibition, tn ersby receiving
the Worlds Verdict Of Superiority.
THE IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA
Il chiae has sim pliaed them In many respects,
md they paoleo Of executing twice the amount
OF work they did formerly In any given time.
They are without question the only Machines Ca
psoie OF sewing every variety Of goods perfect; {
shirt bosom or heavy trace for harness csn be
sewn by any Of these machines by simple ch snes
Of neodIe and thread IN such a manner that tie
closest scrutiny cannot detect a fault.
Manufacturers, planters and families will 6nc
them the only safe Machines TO purchase, as they
are built strong and durable, aad not likely q
gs: out OF order.
We have machines with guages attached, fcI
biadlag hats, cap-froats, CATERS, &c.
silk. Thread, Cotton, Needles, &c, ssastaRtly
On hsEd, at the lowest rates.
Persons sdesIrsuz zofinsormstion regarding ssv.
isz Machines VIII please address
1. M. SINGER CO,
ltS Baltimore street, Beltimo,e
T.R.-Wes are prepared TO eIchangethese aa.
sklaes fer old machines OF any kind Terms l,b-
eral. Persons wS have been inducedto purchase
xferior mac hines under the preteIt Of being
cheap, will Rad this q beReftiRdeed.
EAr fe-1y
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Dry GOODs n1ERCHANTS

nF W A II " I o n, GEORGETOWN,
~ and Alexandria are invited 70 call and look
through our immense assortment Cf fine fancy
and staple Dry Goods. Any choice lot Of Dress
Goods or other articles they may want will be
sold to them at prime cost for cash or at per cent
for notes At Sb bolt dates.
We ask thCir special attention to the 70 lowing ::
800 dozen Bajou's Kid Gloves, our own importa-
tion
200 silk Robes, Of the best styles, imported this
season
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CLOAks-CLOAKs-CLOAKs.
SELLING OFF,

At RED UCED PRICES.
INROM THIS DATE, DECEMBRR 18TH, 4,
y the subscriber will commence 10 run eli bis
large and well selected stock Of Velvet aEd Cloth
CLOAkS, SHAWLS, &c at reduced prices, as
II Is his determination 20 keep none over.
Strangers before buying would do well to give
him call before purchasing
FRANK A. MCGEE,
dec l6-eolm 2li Pa ave. bet 18th and 18th sts.
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GAS FsXTUREE

n
ID H. MILLER, SON l. CO ALEXAN-
H. drla, Va, keep constantly on hand hand
some variety OF CHANDELIERS, PENDANTS,
BRACKETS, &c from the celebrated factory of
Cornelius i Baker, which they will guarantee to
sell at the same prices charged to private pur-
chaseTs at the salercOms on Chestnut street, Phil
adelphia. Also, Drop-lights, Cut class and
decorated Paper Shades in great variety
Call and examine for yourselves. dec l.
CHRISTMAS Presents.
HUTCHINSON Il MUNRO ARE OPENING
i q large and beautiful assortment Of GOODS,
suitable f0r presents on the approaching HOLIDAYS
such AS Jewel Cases, Watch Stands, Card Re
ceivers, Work Boxes, Cabas, Scissors in cases
Dressing Gases, Card Cases. Portmonnaies, Port
fo,ios, Tablets, Travelling Companions, Writing
Desks, Perfume Cases, Toilet Bottles, Cigar
Cases, Gil ar stands, Statuettes, Jet Ornaments,
Coral Goods, &c.
Also, fine assortment OF French and German
Toys, Games, Targets, AutOmatoDs, &c to-
gether with great many articles not necessary to
enumerate HUTCHINSON & MUNRO,
dec To- 31O Pa ave-, bet. 9th and 10th sts
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DR.. THEOD. HaNsMANN

DR.. THEOD. HaNSMANN
HAS REMOVED HIS OFFICE SOME
L houses above his old rooms, to No 491 7th
street west, between ID and 4 streets north, near
the General Post Office
ONCE hours as before; from to 10 O'Clock a.
m nov v7-6w&
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f.ORPOEATIUs SroCE.-Ss, 900 Cefps
~ ratios of Washington st6cf for sale et
fsS 49, CRHBB BkOYREk1.
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no. FIRST CLAsS PREsENxs


WJORTH ATTENTION.-TWO NEW and
w Beautiful PIANOS, warranted and guaran-
tied fine finish, rosewood cases, superb tone. will
be sold for cash az the low price OF goo each.
ALSO Pianos at 1925 each; 3 IT $3.50 each;
at S275; . at $50 eacn; 3 at S325 EACH at $3.50
each; 2 at S375 each; 3 at s400 EACH l at $3.50;
Melodeons at Si0 escb; at S62 each; at $780,
l at 500.
In addition n IN extensive stock, we have
Violins fSDm 81 10 SlOO; Guitars from So to
800; AccoTdeons from 81 50 to S37; Banios from
81 to 800; Vioincclos from SO TO $50; Flutes
from IS cents TO $780, Tambourines from SO cents
TO S5 Drums from rs cents to $40; Flies from IS
cents to as; Bows FOR Violins from 25 cts to SI2.
ALSO,
Music. Music Books, Music Folios, Piano Cow
and Stools. Italian Guitar and Violin strings,
Violin and Guitar Boxes, and everything belong
ing TO the NJ usic business
We warrant and guarantee every article we sell;
and take Old instruments Of any kind In part pay
ment Tor new ones We order Music twice a
week, and send Music to any part Of the country
by mail, free Of postage.
Our store is No. 100 Pa. avenue. few doors
from 10th street.
dec l9.Iw JOHN F. ELLIS.
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GREAT ATTRACTION.

$40 600 WORTH OFDRY GOODS AT COST.
YUNHE UNDERSIGNED HAS DETERMINED
IL 10 close his business In orde' to effect this
he will ofsI to tile public frern this date, until
lst Ap:il next his entire stock Ct DRY GOODS,
selected with care. aad warranted to be equal Ia
Quality extent and variety 10 any In the District
In part he enumerates, as follows:
An endless variety Of silks, Cashmeres
"a ousse De LANES, plain French Merinos
Velvets and Cloak Cloths
Cloths, CassimeTes, and Vsstings,
Carpets, OIL Cloths, Linen and Cotton Sheetings
Tab Diapers, Toweling, Furniture Dimity
CuItcins, huslins, &c.
Together with the balance 6 his choice goods,
10 which he invites the attention Of the public
Call early, IS decided bars aims may be expected l.
II. Z. BERRY,
dec Ie-dlw&e0iw Georgetown, ID. C..
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A WOMAN, Yer NEITHER MAID, WIFE NOR

= Il WOMAN, Ell NEITHER MAID, WIFE NOR
WIDov.-We have heard Of people who were
neither - fish, flesh nor gcod red herring,
but. never saw aay illustration of tho case
until yesterday. The following arc the facts ::
During The examination &C witnesses by the
coroner, H. tho cace Of Mrs periGo, a lady
was pat upon tho stand whom the coroner
asked:
" Madam, are you married lady :"
Witness" L really cannot say
Coroner" Are you u single woman"
Witness-"I really do not know"
Coroner Are you a widow -
Witness certainly cannot tell "
Coroner (Eon-plussed) -" Well, Madam,
will you have the kindness 70 state TO the gen.
men of the Jury what relationship you hold
toward the male SEX"
Witness" Well, if you must know, my
husband left me some years ago, and | have
not heard from him, personally, since, but
have heard from some that he was yet alive,
and from others that he was dead. l think,
however, that time enough has expired for him
70 get back again San Franci'c0 Sur.
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1@ The Catholic church, at Norfolk, de-
stsoyed BY fpe, 10 to be rebuilt.
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N. SNYDER 4 SON, Bankers,
RUY AND SELL DOMESTIC EXCHANGE,
- STOCKS, BONDS, and othes Securities,
receive Deposits, furnish Drafts make Collec.
tons, and negotates Time faper
LAND WARRANTS.
We are at all times buying and selling Land
Warrants. and will lorate them, on commission,
In Nebraska and Minnesota Territorys, Wiscon-
SIN, Iowa, and Missouri.
VI SNYDER & SONS Bank,
dec l5-1n No 3SS National otel Building.
FURB. FDRS. FURS-AT SEFMOUR'S.
TENHE ASSORTMENT LARGELY REPLEN
Il ished with fine Mink Sable and other sc Just
received this day, a number OF Mink Sable sets |;
the mcst beautiful had this season Also
Stone Martin Marsh Marten
Fitch do Siberian Squirril
Rock do French Sable.
Wolf and Coon Robes. Every description Of
Purs worn by ladies and children, all Of which
will be sold stu lower, by calling early, at the
Georgetown Factory.
w. F. SEYMOUR,
dec 15-2w Georgetown.
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lOsr UFFICw wDIkECrORy, Oh BUsI-

TVUBT UF FIO . OIh EC Oh Vfl ID . 5F-
Il ness Mans Guide to The Post Untces In the
United States, containing the names Of the Post
Unices and Post Masters in the United states or
the lat July, 1856, with variety Of valuable in
formation on Postal Affairs; also, comprehen-
sive codiacatioa Of the existing Postal Laws.
Price 81. Just published, and for sale, at
TAYLOR & MkURY'S Bookstore,
dec IL near 9th street.
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nRAUGHT ALE we HAVE JUST RE-
- ceived 100 bbls Of Read Il Brothers. Troy
DrauEht Ale, which Is very ane, and will be sold
attire low price CT 60 rs per Dbl for cash only
Army SHINN,
nov Dc GEORGETOWN, ID. c..
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COAL KEpr UNDER COVER.

COAL KEpT UNDER COVER.
2,2i0 lbs. to the Ton
NOW ON HAND. TIE BEST QUALITIES
~ OF White A'h, Red Ash and Lenigh COAL.
WaTrdnts6 TO girs sGtisfacfios. Delivered from
dit.
Also, Hickory, Oak and Pine WOOD.
Il. J. G w. M. GAIT,
N. w. corner 18th and streets, No 5i7,
dec 2O-tf one square south Of Pa avenue.
AVAIL YOURsELF OF THE PRIV.
n lege Of seeing the sights at LAMMOND'S
Fancy Store, while you are young. dec 22.3t
WOODWORKING
HICKORY, OAK AND PIN T. OF THE BEST
L Il quality constantly on hand at
JOHN w MYERS l. CO.
Once and Yard corner and 23d streets First
Ward. dec 10 II
NaRlsyMAs PRESENTS, at
~ dee 8 NeLAU6f1lAA 3 COS.
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SORlEES DANSANTE.
DROF. III. w. NUNDER TAKES GREAT
Il pleassre in announcing to his friends, 90
patrons, and public generally, that the -
above social and delightful entertain I'M
msnt. viii commence at Numbers Metro. 1N1E
politan Hall, corner 9th and ID streets, on AsllNe
WEDNESDAY EVENING, November
18th, at O'Clock, and contlnuc every Wednesday
Throughout the season. Gentlemen wishing 10
subscribe for the season can do 20 upon very
favorable terms. by applying at the Hall on Tues
day and Thursday evening from till 10 O'Clock.
nov 21-H
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TEE EVENING STAR,

nv XII "a 6hSoO&s
(G4CEFT SsNDAY,)
~ fts Star Bsi!sixgs, ssrssy or PsssTsIvssss
Gssass sss Eissssss spss1,
By ~. y. WALLACE,
VIII be served 70 subscribers by carriers at SIX
AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly
to the Ageats; papers served in packages at 37X
cents per month. To nail subscribers the SUBJ
serption price is THREE DOLLARS ANDFIF-
TY CENTS a year is sdraHes, TWO DOLLARS
for SIX months, and ONE DOLLAR for three
noaths; for less than three months a, the rate Of
IsX cents a week.
" SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT.
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BUCE! RECK! RUCk! (not ~ DOLLY hi oss

BCCE! BUCK! BUCK! mot " DOLLY IA oss
EN- ROUTE FOR WASHINGTON, ID C..
FENHREE ENTIRE DEER, LARGEST EVER
IL received in Baltimore, scot with Virginia
rih.s-not Ievol 'eTs
BEAR MEAT, HAMS, SHOULDERS,
SIDES, f4ttsst ever received from the Alegha-
nies.
more and Ohio, Winchester and Potomac, Par
kersburg, Central Ohio Railroads, VENISON,
POULTRY, WILD GAME, reg and roll b u L.
TER, CAP sONEY, DRIED APPLES and
PEACHES, and country produce generally
For sale by G. G. O'NElL,
Corner Howard and Pratt streets,
dec aim Baltimore.
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A PHYSICIANS Evidence on Dancing.

That beautiful, graceful accomplishment OF
dancing, so perverted by late hours and the
indecency Of fashionable attire, mas outraged
many sensible people, and led them TO deprive
the young ones Of the most simple and health
frl enjoyments, because il has been abused.
For myself l can testify not only TO its health
full but reeupe.stiye power. The fOTtieth,
nay, the fiftieth year Of my aga, found me
enjoying this litc-cheering exercis.. 1t should
be one of the earliest amusement OF children,
and care should be taken by parents tina. il
ia understood as an amusement. While am
on this topic, L will mention a case that Oc
Cured in my practice A thoughtful anxious
mother who had lost three children, brought
to me her only remaining child-s daughter.
Her temperament nervous biliOus-thc ner-
vous fearfully predominant; with great i-ri-
liability of the system, peevish. passionate,
dyspeptic, sleepless; Of course, exacting ar
bitrary and uncomfortable; the poor child
looked sad, old. morbid and miserable She
had been to school, because her parents thought
il an amuseme Mt for her to be With other chill
dren. After critically examining her physi-
ognomy, I said to her mother, What is the
temperament of Jcur busbandt" "The same
as my own," she replied. 9" Then the child is
doubly stamped" 1 continued, very vigor-
GUS measures must be used, if you expect to
restore her to health. Divorce her immedi-
ately from any thing mental SO far as memOr
ising is concerned, then send her to dancing
school, that she may combine exercise with
order and melody, and thus some Of her rosgh
edges may be rounded" The chi!d-her
large eyes open with wonder sud delight-in-
terruptod with, Dancing school? o, how
I've longed to 60; but mother says its wrong,
and leads to wickedness " What a dilemma
for a physician what dilemma for a child
Did you ever intend your daughter to play
the piano. guitar, or other musical instru
ment p said L to the mother. 90. yes, WIS
the answer why" L continued, "why
show such partiality to the upper extremi-
ties - The hands are rendered happy as
medium Of melody; the feet arc rendered
equally happy in the samo way"
A nice afternoon school received the little
girl, who grew in health and harmony every
mouth as sho followed the hygenic rules pre-
scribed for her Dancing is hcElthful, beau
tiful graceful recreation, and is not respcnsi-
bic for the abuses luxury has thrown around
it. The vulgarism and excitements Of the
ballroom have no more to do with the simple
enjoyment OF the dance than the rich wines
aud sunptuouS barquets Of the gourmard, in
whom they induce disease, have to d. with
the temperate repasts that satisfy the natural
wants Of the body.-Dr. Harriet Il. HINT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-12-24
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