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CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS

CONGRESSIONAL PROCEE DLNGS
In THE SENATE, yesterday, after we went to
press, Mr.. Jones, of Tenn, concluded his
speech upon tho slavery question contending
that it was not n subject for Congressional
legislation. r.
In THE HOUSE,, the debate on the annual
message of the President was continued by
Messrs. Quitman, Branch, Stanton and David
son.
Mr.. Campbell, of Chic, then moved the pre-
vious question on the resolution under conSid-
eration-to print extra copies of the Presi-
dent message and accompanying documents.
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PROCEEDINGS of TO-DAY

The SENATE was not in session to-day
IN THE House, The committees were called
for private bills, many of which were reported
and committed. The House then proceeding
to the consideration of Senate bills on the
Speakers table left there at the termination
Of the last session, large number of which
were referred t. standing committees. among
them being all the pending Senate internal
Improvement bills
As the Star went to press, they wore voting
on motion to adjourn over until Monday on
Gdi0ur ni1g TO day.
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WAsHISsros, Dec. Is. 1866.

Nj Etheridge On the Fugitive slave
Law.-JuSSing from The following extract
from a Washington letter in Yesterdays New
York Times, Mr. Etheridge's Cof Tenn hot.
tility TO the African ,lave trade extends to the
fugitive slave law also
"Mr. EthsIidge, Of Tenn Wise indepen-
dence in raising storm ia the House yester-
day, by bis resolution against the slave trade,
is an original in his way. Talking with some
Southern geIilepen the other day, he re
marked that the fugitive slave ia.. about
which go much fGfs was making, IL cOnss!efa-
bic humbug Why he said, if niger
runs away, one ~ two things Is certain-either
he is sfnesn niger, or he has a mean master.
If ths'nigger Is mean, be INIT worth catch
ing-aAd- II the masters mean, the Niger
ought 20 rut'" -
stsrtled.-Tbs letter Cf Senator ICou45.,
addressed to the Southern COnvs has for
som. days past been a theme Of very general
conversation among the publis men in this
city. IT'S observation-disclosures are wei rsseiyed,
indeed, by those from the South, with very
few exceptions. So general favor for them do
they manifest, ss that those from sections Of
~ 6o1h. whose business enterprises are
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~DEDlCATION OF FBENEw IVES
~ LEY CHArkL, Just finished, on the
toTaer Of 5th and r stree's-It is a novelty In
fhurch architecture; its internal arrangement par
feularly IS decidedly unique, and, for all the
purposes Of church, IS believed to be considefa-
bly, in advance Of any thing in the District Of Co
fuInbis
twill be dedicated TO The worship Of Almighty
Eod On Sabbath next. 2ist instant. Services at
u O'Clock In . and O'Clock p m. Rev
7 DrRBIS, ID ID, Corresponding Secretary Of
t!issiOcary Society Ill Church, Rev r.
JAMES, ID ID Bishop NJ. + Church, and other
distinguish ed Ministers ave expected to oflcia.e
In come ton with the above there will be a
Concert Of Sacred Music by the Wesley Cha pei
Choir, aud the annual Exhibition Of the Wesley
Chapl Sabbath School
The Exhibition will take place Monday Even
Ing, December I'D, at O'Clock; the Concert on
Ia, siay Evening, December goth, az O'Clock
10th have been gotten up with great care, and
dnnnOt fail to be exceedingly intsres ing.
The Concert IS under the direction Of Prof
1ASIEL, and the best musical talent Of Washing
ton end Baltimore las been eallsted for the occs
sion.
Tickets TO Exhibition and Concert 81.
lcec II 81
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P raposals for Furnishing Marble ana Mar
bic Worx for the North Front Of the Pat
emf Office Building.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ISTfRIOr,l
December le, 1856. ( /
S,EALED PROPOSALS Wilt BE RECEIVED
- at this Del ar melt unrII the eighteenth cay Of
FelbSua next, IL o'clock a! noon. for furnishing
sueh Marble and NaIb Work as may b- required
ia the erection OF the north front OF The Pa'ent Office
Building.
The Bids must be IN the form nf the following
schedule, and CT arly specify ny the prices for ma
terra, ta'Iiing dressing aud setting, including al
the machinery and other expenses:
Cube stepe, per sup rhcial foot
Beds and b:ils, do do
Extra cuba s,on-, per cubic foot
G.rnice in two beds, per superficial foo;
Ffitze TO enlab AZURE do do
~. Archuave, do .r. DO IS
"a Drops 10 corhiee per lin, al foot,
So Tsielyphs, each, -
Caps of EIldters, acb,
. Channels Of ba.G meal, per liBeai foot, '.
8 Marble Thing, per sureiae al foot,
WIatuW silt, ria be-. do
The marble mist b, sim ar in I'D and quality
TO ina usrd - cons'ru"', II the and west
wing az tie u Iildiug, specimens Of which will be
,,QTite' W nrcom' a"v The bcs. .
Eaci bid VIII sta Z mi ~tat Inn the work will be
cOInpiated, s1d nom viii be cOasidered from nth.rs
than lhDse u b. of the ira ie All beI,v al
be fully c. mpGtent fulfil in ,ni aih the bga-
ti'y r,opnse o. assume; AID no sirr men. OF
bid o-ntIa will be recognise pnI.ss made ith
ihe approval IF the b. al of the Del armsnI
Ninety PER cent will be paid from % time,
the wIk roer-sses, upon the estimate of the agent
Of tte Den ar'fn-n in cba-ge thereof, and ten per
cent reserved until the C-mpi fon Of the con-
rac, 81 a 'cPD' aice or the work by said agent
L The iIrI atment reserves Ia Itself the RICH 10
jrc or 'crpt the pr pOa- her, by nvitey, hen IL
deems c interest IL the United >iatrs a. QIi'rs il,
as wei a 10 exclute thu bids of V person or per-
CONS who it as good raion 10 believe will rot
from any cause, faithfully perform the contract.
be examined, aad Other inflammation OBJ aimed on ap.
Ill, alton a; the Office IF the superintendent
The pro0b a!s, which mast be sent TO this de-
lmsnt, adressed 10 the Sccreia of the Interior,
tentorsed A. Props ala for the 0f the north
front OF the Patent Office building ~ will be opened
at O'Clock, p. IN OF the lat day named for re-
eeivi ng the same MCCLELLAND,
dec l9-Hawtls Febt Secretary Of The Interior.
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NEW JUVESILE BOOKS.-STORJEs
j n$ n Old 81 aid t:aEslstsi ls,ra

NEW JUVESILE BOOKS.-STORJES
SedgemoOr's or Home Lessons, by Mrs Manners;
Douglass Farm, edited by Cousin Alice; OLD
WhitY's Christmas Trot, by A Oakley Hall
AboIt Common Things. by Jacob Abbott Au-
dubon the Naturalist, by Mrs. St John New
stories for Children, L. Maria Child "a ChiId's
History Of Rome, by John Bonner, vols Dia-
lo2ues, by Jacob Abbott; The Great Elm, ny
Jacob Abbott Herry Old England, by Mis-. Jul
LA Corner: Tales II I'm Saxon History, by Emily
Taylor; Stories or the Canadian Forest, by NJ rs
Trail; Mary Howlttis Picture Book for the
Young; Young Humphrey Davy, by Henry May
hew. aad others recently imported from England
and France, by g.
dec 49, STE FRANCK TAYLOR
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81. ERANCK TAYLOR
EAT ATTRACTION.

$50 600 WORTH OFDRY GOODS TCOST.
'ENH r UNDERSIGNED HAS DETERMINED
to clnss I'll. business In orde' to effect this
be will otfe ID the public frsp, this date, until
LIST April next, his entire stock Of nRY GOODS,
selected with care. aud warranted TO be equal In
quality, extent and variety to any in the District
In part he enumefates, az follows:
An endless variety Of silks Cashm,rss
Mousse De LANES, plain French Merinos
/ Velvets and Cloak Cloths ..H .' =
! Cloths, Csssimeres, and Vestings,
Carpets, Oil Cloths, Linen and Cotton Sheetinrs
! Tab g Diapers. Towsling, Furniture Dimfty
: Curtains, NJ uslins. &c .I'
/ Together with the balance OF his choice goods
TO which he invites the attention Of the public .
Call early, as decided bare aims may be expected
II. T.. BERRY, .. "
dec ls-d1w6cclw Georgetown, ID G..
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CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.

IHUTCHINSUN& MUNRO AXE OFBNING
u large and beautiful assortment of GOODS,
suitable for presents on the approaching holidays
such as level Gases, Watch Stands, Card He
delivers, Work Boxes, Csoas, seissofs In cases,
Dressing Gaze, e ard Cases. feamon laies, Port
folios, Tablets, Travelling Companions, Writing
Deskt, Perfume Cases Toilet Bottles, Cisar
Gases. Gil ar Stands, ststaettes, jet ornsments,
Coral Goods, &c :, 80 a - So. * %
e. Also, Ane assortms nj OF French and Strmsn
Toys, CAMS, Tasgets,5 Automatons, &C tc-
gether with great many articles not necessary 10
snumsiats. HUTCHINSON & MUNRO,
oec L. mo Pa. ave-, Bet. 9th and lQth sta.
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ARNY,s CONFECTIONERY,

A + CUSTOMARY, AT THIS SEASON, IF n
~ public will ind at this esta bills hment large
and beautiful collection Of e HI iSTMAS
CA kES. and every thing else in the wsy of BON
BON, CUNFECf, CANDIES, N UTS, Ae., for
the approaching HOLIDAYS s-. .. g. .. .. . o.
This Is the first and only establishment In the
District that has received Medal for tie superior
excellence OF OAKHs,Ie1 CREAMS and wisHn
IeEt Consumers will please tesf this In mind
otders for Balls, Parties Weddings, &C, d. ec
Will neatness and despatch.
dec 16-lw fUnion&lntl A. l.. Army
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MRS o. X. REYNOLDS HAVING COM.
W pleted her arrangements for opening Fret
class Boarding House, desires all who nav be IN
search Of superior accommodations in every re-
spect, TO call and examine for themselves where
they will And attentive and obliging servants az
street dec l0-tlstyan =
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A WORD IN TIME.

n0NiT THROW AWAY Your MONET
~ on foolish articles, but buy some thing useful.
at FRANCIS on Seventh street, He has Work
Stands. Baskets, Cabas, Fruit Knives, Alfalfa
Forks and Spoons, Castors, Tea Sets, Table haus,
French Call Be'ls, Clocks, Japsnned Gilt TeIleI
fess, and hundred Other articles, no; only suit
able FOR presents. but for practical every day use
For the useful presents remember - ..ss,s- e.,
del 10 : =. =, ~. -. = FRANCIS.
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likely to be affected by the action Of the
Southern States governments proposed by Mr.
L if essayed to be carried ont, are much ex-
cited on the subject; showing thus, We think,
that Mr. T. has hit the right nail on the head.
They argue vehemently against the FEAST
bility and e0nstitutionality of the recommen.
dations of Mr.. Toombs With so much sarnest
ness, indeed, as that their efforts carry with
them convictions contrary to thor wishes
supreme Court Yesterday, Jas Ii. Scott,
En-, Of New York, was admitted an attorney
and counsellor of this court.
The argument in the cause of bred Scott.
plaintiff in error, as John +. A. Sanford
mo. ~ was concluded by Messrs. Blair and
George I. Curtis for the plaintiff in error.
Adjourned.
The Current Operations Of the Treasury
Experimentation yesterday, 18th December,
there were of Treasury warrants entered on
the books Of the Department
For the redemption Of Stocks. S10.643 IS
For the Treasury Department. 2OI2 90
For tho Interior Department. 1,S7 "a
Eor CuSs0ms. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 81, 5S7 6S
War warrants received and en-
tered. 1888 As
From miscellaneous sourcas...... I73 "a
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3 No. FiaST CLASS pRESENTS. ..
EHyORTH ATTENTlnN two NuW nm

No. ! FiaST CLASS pRFSENTS. y
WORTH ATTENTlON.-TWO NEW and
w Beautiful PIANOS, warranted and 9uaran-
lied fine finish, rosewood cases, superb tone " Ill
be sold for cash at the low price Of 5000 each.
hLsO,-.2 Pianos at 8225 EACH 3 Ut $3.50 each;
az S275; 2 at $500 each; at 1875 each; at $50
EACH at 1875 each; 3 at a40O each; / ut $3.50;
zMelodeons at $40 each; at S62 each; at 1920;
l at SOD. ..l
n addition to IN extensive stock, we have
iViolins fSOm 81 to 500; Guitars from 81 to
800; AccoIdeons from 81 50 to S37; Banios from
81 to go; Violincelos from $40 to $50; Flutes
from rs cents TO $50; Tambourines from so cents
20 IS; Drums from rs cents to $40; Flies from Is
cents to IS; Bows for Violins from Is cts to Sl2
ALSO, .-'
Music. Music BOOKS, NJ sic Folios, Piano Cow
ers ana Stools Italian Guitar and Violin Strings,
Violin and Guitar Boxes and everything belong
ing to the Music business 80 - n. Z
We warrantand guarantee every article we sell;
aad take old instruments Of any kind in part paw
ment for new ones We order Music twice a
week, ana send Music to any part Of the country
by mail, free Of postage 49,.
Our store Is No aO6 Pa. avenue, few doors
from 10th street. u &c
dec 10 Ivy . JOHN F. ELLIS
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for tarni,hing Granite and G tan.
ne Workfoethe North Front Of the Fat
ent ofisssefhingr

Proposals. for hrnlhing Granite and tan
a. cm.ss Eins -
e nIRrxzsr OF THE INTERIOR,
s. u Decemb.r ls, 1885 E
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIfED
Or this deparmensSanlil the eighteenth DAY Of
Eshruary nett, - 0Slock At noon, for furpishng
snch Granite and Granite Work may be reqsired
above the sub basement stoiy, in the erection OF
the north front of the Parent Office buiding.
The bids must b, in the form Of the following
schedule, and c airy specify the pr oes for material,
hauling. dressing, aud setting, including all 'he ua
ehine'y and other expenses
- Cube stone, per superficial feeir -- r.
EIira Cube sore, per cubic foot.
S S"tnlee in two beds, per pperfie'ai fcot
Frezs IN ep,ablature, DO a. a,
Archiuaye, do do q
Drops to cornice, pr lineal foot.
Trigiyphs, ach -
~ Caps of pilasters, ach -S' - 30 |
Gnanneis On b,semeni, ner rneaI foot, q,
Window stills, per superficial foot l
The granite must be equal in quality 10 thai used
IN the constructor cf The wings OF ihr buildiar
the buds. FT-sr--F-
Each bid will s,a,s 10 what time III. work will b.
completed and none will be considered from OTTER,
than those known 10 be OF the ade and b. LEV go
be fully ccnpetent 10 fulfil in good faith tue eb'ira
lions they propose TO assume; and N mt of
bid or Contract will be recognized, uni made
win The approval Of the head ct The del -n1
Nine,y per cent. will be paid Gum time to- I'M E,
the work progresses, upon the estimate Of ths
agent of the Department In charge thereof, and ten
per cent reseIv I'd uutiltiIe cempetioo OF INC con
uact and aecep,anceof the work by ,aid agent.
The depanm ,nf reserves 70 nseif the right 10 70
lect accept the proposals hereby invited when d:
dee ms the interest the United stztes requires b.
well asFio exclude the bids of any persou or ppv
sons who il has good reason b believe win not, from
any .aase, faithfully pt rfofm the contract
Plaas, specifications, AID y orking awnings can
be examined, aud 9th, IBforma ion ID ainAd, 90
apple, ion at the office Of the superintendent
The proposals. which mist b. sent 70 this depart
ment, addressed 20 the Secretary Of the interior,
(endo sed Proposals for the erection OF the north
front Of the Patent Office building" win be oTfnS
a. O'Clock, p. m, of the las. cay named for n
cs,yipa , The same X. MoCLELtAND..
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PARIS MILLINERY.

B6hsS NIBbBHNhhI
FERRERO, FROM No. S GREAT
- Jones street New York, respectfully ~
<kinfOrms the ladies OF 'Washia gtonOSy3X
What she 4s opened, at No. 2i9 Penn S&0
sylvania avenue, between 18th and 18th streets
up stairs, a choice assortment Of PARIS MIL
LIVERY, consisting Of HATS. CAPS, Golf
FURkS. PARURES De BAL. WREATHS,
FLOWERS, FEATHERS, LACES, &c, i'm.
ported expressly Tor this season
French Patent Steel Elastic SKIRTS a new
and very superior article. dec 1855
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Boarding.

ROARD-A GENTLEMAN AND. kApY.
n or couple OF gentlemen can obtain = conn
fftable Room, with Board, In q private family,
by APPLYING at io7 18th street. dec I,-3ts
ROIRDING.-A SUITE OF ROOMS FOR
Rent with Board, at 4r3 r street, In Union
Rbw, and the Immediate vicinity Of the Patent
Once. - -'s dcc II sf4
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METROPOLITAN MECHANICS
V> INSTITUTE "A special meeting OF
the Institute Will be reid on TOMORROW
(Friday) EV ENiSG, at : O'Clock, in the Alder
mems Chamber. CITY Hall. BY order OF the
Board: THOS. RICH, Sect pro TEN.
meeting of the Board Of Managers will also
Ibe held imm dia,ely after the adjournment Of the
llnstitn.e. ------- dec 1s.2t
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AS ESSO3S' NOTICE THE
Er-fA voters Of the several Wards will ple,se
take no;icr that tie Assessors VIII attend at the
places designated teiow, from 10 O'Clock a. n to
3S'cloes p IN every day, except Sundays aud
Ckrirtmas day, from the 18th 70 the 3tst Of this
ninth inclusive, for the purpose OF revising and
correcting the poll lists:
Fifs; Nard--Samuel Hedfern's, conner Of
Pennsylvania avenue and 18Th street
tecOnd Ward Williams 1n's, il3 10th st.
west between u and streets north.
1Aifd Ward-J. NJ Downing's, 5I7 l. street
moth. between 7th ard Sth streets west
OGrth Ward-CityHa ...
Fifth WGTd-D + DyeI's, 669 ew ersey ave.
auf, b tween ID and r. streets south
Sirti Ward-Otice Of y. > Briggs, X street
soath, betvrscn eth and 9tk streets east
Scvelth waTd-Peter Hepburn. IT. IS + street
sod,h, between eth and 9th Its west
dec I0-d 49,. ... 49, ...
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BOARD, &c.-MRs. BATES, ON THE = w
~ corner OF Perpsvlvanis avenue and 9th stress
isprepared to accommodate gentlemen With rooms
with or Without board. Every efort VIII be rnrd
tofendeT those comfortable who NAV favor het
with their patronage. Transient or table hoard
Can be obtained an s-o n
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He REL AN AGAIN, LIKE THE STAR.

CfA OLD LEWIS . .... .
= Fine stock Of Wines, Liquors, and II
EtKHi Groceries, consisting Of Brandies, Hol.
Vii III land Gin, Jamaica r pm, Old Monon
sahala Of 1910, old Burbon Whisky. sWhe.t
Whisky, Santa Croix Rum, Scotch and Irish
Whikfies, Champagnes, Clafet, Madeira, sher-
Iys, Ports, Pure Juice, Sweet and Dry Malaga
WINES, Mint Julep, stoughton Bit,ers, Worm
wood Cordial, Prune Cordial, Perfect Love, Alb
sYnth, Curacco, Maresbino, ane Havana Cigars,
Snuff Smoking Tobacco, Pipes, Preserved Meats
a esss aae feas ns and e 0osss sugar. sosp
Caudles, sweet Oh, English and American Ssu;
ees and Pickles, fresh Fruits, Chocolates, Cocoa,
Brona, Spices, Salt, Rice, Flour, Raisins, Figs,
stsfes, Soda, EioOm a Brushes s &C. &C. sse ''
,, -, JONAS r.. LEVY, y
DEC ls-tf No 367 Pa. ay opp .Astiaasl Hotel.
DUNNiNG 40GOMOTIvEs, A NEW
IL and beautiful Toy, for sale at
dec 1885, LAMA0kb's, 7th street.
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T-sGRACE CHURCH FESTIVAL
eS2 The Ladies Of Grace Church, Island
the Rev Alfred HOlraead, Rector, intend opening
DAY EVENING, December 9Th at Concert all,
al Joining the Star Buildings large collection
Il christmas Presents, Toys &c have been So
ctreG, % which special attention Is invited TIE
ptOceds Ok The Festival are 10 be appropriated to
ihe debt Of Grace CfIufch Donations are solicited
d ID may be ltft az the house Of the Rector, or al
the hall ...' dec 6-2w
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holiday PRESENTS

holiday PRESENTS.
WE HAVE ON HAND LARGE AND
w handsome assortment Of Cloth and We've.
CloaKs, long and square Brosha Shawls, heavy
Wooden Shawls, Mberino Scarfs. .s
A large assortment Embroidery Linen
C2mbrick Handkercbiefs, Hosiery, Gloves
Woo'en Comforts, Chidren's Worsted Capes
Hoods, Mits Leggins, and many other use
full articleg suitable for Holiday Presents
w. EGAN & SON,
32} Sorth side Penn ave, bet. 9th and eth
dec 1916. -,. streets
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GERVANTS WANTED Two FEMALE
p Servants. One to Cook, and the other 20 do
be Housework Of a small family, Of four persons
Liberal wages will be given 70 competent I.er i
pms, Apply at 2sl, south side Of 8 street. be-.
tween lsth and l3th. dec il-u "a.
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rSFiRST GRAND ASSEMBLY OF
~ the AMERICAN RODK AND LAD
OhR A~SU CATION Il oDD Fellows HALL,
Nav ara, on December 3ist, 1856 For parric-
ularr see Iu'ufe advertisement dec iS-5t
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THE MORNING PRESS.

The Uni0M compares the Courier and En-
sairer's recent earnest denial that its party
seeks to Interfere with slavery In the States,
with the declarations Of Gerrit Smith and
Wendell Phillips during the late canvass, that
they and their party were lsborerS in the field
for Fremont.
The Intsiiigsicef'S editorial coldnn is again
to-day devoted to a resume Of yesterdays pro-
ceedipgs in Congress.
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TJARPFK's MAGAZINE FOR JANU.

TJARPFR's MAGAZINE FOR JANU.
ary. Is cents
New York Ledger for DecemberNth.
Godey's Ladies' Book for January
Everlasting and understandable Toy Books
good assortment also; Of Bibles, and PRAYER Books
bonnd in rich Velvet aud Turkey Morocco; an
extep sive assortment OF children's Books, sui's-
bic for Christmas Presents; gfeatvariety OF Peh
and Pocket Knives, Scissors, Skates Pistols, &c,
fcr sale very low bv T. X LUNDY,
dec 10 No. I2S Br,dge street, georgetown.
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gaSSsSr. PETERS CHURCH, CAPITOL
~ hill Rev Nicholas Young Jr Of
the order Of DHninicins, Will PIE C Oh nity
sermon = aid OF the funds Ct tie Young Catho-
lie S Friend Society in this Church or SUNDAY
MDHNiNG, the 2lstinst at III clock
dec 10 IT
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ga-t-ETy,E- y Of1CE-THE SUBSCRIBER begs
. II iczve 20 call TIE attention OF the public
e his stCek of sLkSS and QUEENSWARE
IA Tc porC ha,ing elsewhere, as oy so doing they
VIII save frUIc . to ~ per cent
so.iet and Dinner Sets lower D. an the lowest ai
soJirS. 4yeGCe, between 9TH and lCrh streets
ia 3-oIn JOHN McDEVITT.
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|~NOTICE -6E SURE TO 60 TO
60 the East Washington Mission Fair,
now open at the Anacosta Fall, Navy Ysrd to
bny yorr Christmas Presents You will find a
fine variety, and at low prices Open from to
II O'clock y m II closes Christmas NIGHT
dec ~ FtM2ts
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tZJ'AN Ed PERSONS DESIRING TO
give private dinner parties can be supplied
9Th arst class French Cook at 81 for his se1yi
cps on application at GAUTIEk'S RESTAU
KANT, 2s2 Penn. avenue, between lzth and lSth
streets. - - dec
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ESNOrlcE THE UGLY CLUBWII.L
~ give their Second g. rand Ban at Odd
Fsslbw'' Hal, Nav Yard, on WEDNESDAY
EV4siNo, december oath, lsB Tickets ONE
~ order OF The COMMITTEES.
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49, at Carusi's Saloon. or tsis evening, Is
5oStDCnPd until next FRIDAY, on account O.
fhal6arg's s0acer, on Saturday 1t&
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g,TAXES -'N0TICE fo % ErIN
E OUEHT TAX PAYERS.

DOLL RcToR's ORYIcE, November 81, lisa
All kssssaE who have failed 10 pay their Tsxes
due the Corpo;Stipn Of Washington will please
take botice tn the advertisement for the sale Of
prop$ty tiable for he ssl-s giI be made about
he / 1; o. January, 1857
l. hoped that an early after ton viii be- paid 10
this occt by all concerned, as aneglett TO DO so
will add heavy expenses 10 the amount OF the
taxes now due. John M. kcCALLA,
nOv A~43SDee .tCollectoi.
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lfA as Lady,s Maid. She Is q Dress Maker and
understands lair Dressing, would 90 as a
eseamstress and Nursery 6overDess OF House.
Keeper. Please cali at 262 stress, between ESh
Ind 1sth streets dec IY-4ts -.
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A LIB U " 3, ALBUMS, ALBUMs.-.A
"A magnificent selection OF Albums, Autograph
Books, annuls, &c at
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tn KEGS MINCE MEAT,
~ Carefully prepared for family uss g,
dec is-4t BARBOUR Il SEMMES