Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-12-22

Our CHRISTMAS DrRrcronr There are We,
hosts OF articles to be purchased this week In
the shape OF Christmas preseBts-Christmas eat.
abies, turntables, and wearables, etc. etc. &C.
cordinely we continue our list of places where
we sao" they can be purchased to advantage.
..-.r..- CONFECTIONERY &C. %
As a pendent to the solid delicacies and gen
erous liquors, that go to make up Christmas
good cheer, there will be wanted at every table
aspIinkling Of confectionery nic.ties; bon-bons.
commits, pates, jellies, ices, Kisses fruit pound
sponge and fancy cakes, &c, &c All these a >
ticles and a thousand other delicious knicl
knac Ks to tempt the palate, can be found at Gau
Ridenours. L -. 'N
CLOTHING AND FURNISHINGS
Every man likes to be well dressed at Christ.
mas. AT the following stores purchasers will ne
perfect fits: Wall, Stephens q Co p r Stee, ~ T
T. Mcintosh, Geo. II b White, Hinton Tel
Wlesenfeld d Co. Hero can be obtained svery
variety OF garment, and also the most varied as
sortments or gentlemen's belongings sus-
Pehders, cambria handkerchiefs, gloves, scarfs,
collars, &c, &c. 'N'
..... HATS, CAPS, &c
NOT must light highly -lustred hat or a
Jannty cap be omitted in recruiting the ward
rooe These. of all sizes and prices can be pro
cured at the well-known stores of Todd & Davis.
stevens Co, Steinmetz, and Anthony
DRY GOODS, MANTILLAs, CLoAKs, &c
in the way OF replenishing their wardrobes at
this season Of the year, and al. need articles Il
chiidren's wear, and for housekeeping purposes
There are mantillas and cloaks 10 I've hnnu1bt
muslinS, ginghams and velvets silks collars
scarfs, handkerchiefs, gloves, damasks napkins
carpets and oilcloths, children's wooden COM
1CLts and circulars, hoods and CATERS, etc. etc
These, and hosts of kindred articles pile the
shelves OF Messrs. Colley & Sears Clagett New
ton, May x Co, X. Hyatt. R b. Hall. G. r.
reirie, w, X Riley, Shuster 4 Co, Egan & Son,
MILLINERY AND FANCY GooDs.
Then next In order perhaps even they should
tdke precedence In importance, comes the varied
Tram OF millinery and fancy goods-the bonnets
IlbDons collars, l1ces, feathers, flowers q G &c
Our advertising columns give the names and
places Of business OF the leading dealers and ar
tistes in this line NJ. William, Mrs King, Max
wei u Bro, w. u. Shedd, r. e stevens Mrs
Etchison, Hutchinson Munro Madame Ferre-
70, Mrs. NJ. A. Hills, Mrs. l.. Allen, Mrs A
Speir, Miss Nj. f.. Wilson, Geo. III. ca ssidy x Co
RESTAURANTS
III Is very convenient at Christmas time Ia know
where TO send, at short notice. for some nice oys-
tiers or tastefully got-up meal or where one
can take friend for a little treat. For ANYTHING
In this line We can challenge the world to beat
our friends Hammack, w. r. Renter, p. Nj. Du-
bant, J +. Drvernois, X. Adams, W : Simp-
son, J. Boulanger, Samuel Brereton, and Nj .
Ruppel Depend upon it, what they cannot rur-
nlsh IN The eating line in season il not of the
right stripe, and Lad better be let alone
Tomorrow we shall continue our list of no.
tees, and advertisers, who desire to figure In the
directory, will govern themselves accordingly.
OUR BLooNER BREECHRs AND BABY CoNrRo-
vERsY.-In " The Sibyl," published at Middle
town, y. Y, edited by DR.. Lydia Saver Has
brouck. we find the following:
Oh Hush! "Rock the Cradd!e, Liddv ut
becomes our painful duty to announce that a
bouncing baby has actually been born, in due
course OF time, unto DIR. and Mr. Tlasbrouck
The former will he remembered as the Stars
fair, brght-eyed and piquant little corresp ondent
who used to perambulate Pennsyl vania avenue
wearing the BlOOmer breeches, and to lecture on
the rights of women and the wrongs of men so
eiOquently in Temperance Hall, on F. street.
Who that drank in her words of wisdom with
out peeping into her devil mav-care womanish
countenance for a that would have imap ined
that the Doctor could have actually condescended
time as they say in sporting circles. Doctor .
Doctor Doctor we blush to record the fact
that your enhancing philosophy failed to prove
sufficient to save you from going the-way Of
other nesh mnine.-WdShiHgton Star.
Remdrks,-Now, friend wallach, you are not
much of aphySiognomist, or you would not begin
your first fatherly admonitions by instructing us
to do great injustice to our baby as shaking its
ideas all in a confused medley by continually
rocking Ii in the cradle. Just remember We are
posted on these things, and feel little egotistical
in the premises. Yes, DR.. SdyeT HasbTouck has
lost remembrance of the many pleasant walks
taken on the various avenLes and streets Of
Washington. Strong and free she threaded them
In sensible dress, with pants, just as she hopes
again TO do, ere she leaves this busy sphere of
action, with that precious baby by her side Then
look out, friend Wallach. when we call In the
star sanctum, (Which We most assuredly shall }
Tor the safety OF your locks; for of surety, YOU
Will md our baby bouncing, bright eyed, frol-
icsOme little elf whose chief delight consists in
pulling hair and twisting nasal protuberances,
Farran- - u. Al.
| lucky wight who falls within her reach
Heigh ho brother chip, is it possible for a
blush to mantle your cheek We have our
doubts on the subject, but in this instance YOU
need not force flush on our account, as we con-
slider babies decidedly Institutions. We have a
| faint conception We were once one ourselves
| hence have whole stoc X of sweet and precious
love In store for the darling wee little ones
| Then, had Won attended those veritable lectures
you Talk of, you would have heard US enlogise
the wife and mother duty, giving il an elevated
position Inferior To none other while at the same
| time, ii stimulates instead Of UNITS woman for
| hlling other sphere hence, do not for moment
Imagine we are less d public actor and worker
than formerly, but on the contrary each duty only
helps TO perfect our being, adding unto gifts
and graces ddOrnments we could never boast were
| II not for the advent of our priceless baby
We glory In our baby, and hope, dearly hope,
| IL may be spared for life of future usefulness
prompt to be and do the duties IL NAV meet with :
an eye ever on the cloud capped hiH neither fall
terng nor turning aside, though in her pathway
4 &c many an NOTWITHSTANDING 10 do her all
| of duty is the highest need of reward Loving,
trusting, hoping, acting la every sphere of life
uD TO its highest requirements, not feeling it d
cOndescensiOn to fold within the rich embras ures
OF h er warm and noble heart a wee precious gift
terminating by and fed from her own heart =
blood, budding and blooming fair flower 10
cheer and guide the weary and aching head and
hand forward TO other deeds of active life Bro
ther chip won't yon tell your readers our opin ion
\ OF the baby institution! Also our determination
not to feel less interest about our expected seat
| In the White House, for We are ambitious you
| know.-EditOT.
COLUMBIA LODGE, I. D. o. F., proposes to 10 d
its annual Levee OIL Monday evening, January II
| lSJs. This large and harmonious lodge invari-
| ably performs all its promises square up to the
marx, whether ii Is in the way OF an excursion a
| levee, or work OF love, duty, or charity The
fine time enjoyed at its last annual levee we are
| sure yet fingers in the memory Of our readers
/ who were present, and they will not lie slow In
determining To attend the coming one
| There will be some good speaking, some fine
| music, &c and after the mental entertainments
| of the evening are over we presume the young
folks can, If they like. take possession of the