Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-02-19
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Mrs. Fanny skirving, do, quilt
| d. Giambastisni, do, freman's patent lad .
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Miss ]. McDevitt, do, worsted work
Miss Mary Love, do, do
Miss V. Townsr, do, moss counterpane
Miss Mary V. OFT, do, bread and rolls
MISS Maria e. OFT, do, domestic ssap and
Charlotte Fisher. Washington, bead basket
Mrs g C. Humphreys, do embroidered bird
MRS Humphreys, do, d. dog
Mrs L. ii. Martin, Baltimore, infant skirt
| and shawl 'Aii'
Mrs M. 3. Clarke, Washington, needlevork
miss M 4. Fortney, do, worsted work
= Mullowney, do, hammers used by the
Olo miners of Lake Superior, and specimens of
copper and silver
Miss u E. Wingerd, do, needlework
Il. Varnell, Washington, granting
Yrs. A. Favier, do, wax flowers and en-
trOidery
II. Swain, do, printed and engraved m usic
q. w. Hilbus, do, inlaid sign
j. T. Lear, do, Mexican articles
A. w. Denham, do, figures of Lszsaroni
Y. X: Ilif, Falmouth, KY, improved plot
j. Thomas Son, Baltimore, specimens of
steam turning and saving
Miss v Dale, Washington, tapestry work
Miss Anna Rose, do, tidy and lamp mats
MISS =: a Prentiss, do, worked cape
Miss NJ A Strick, do, do collar
Mrs ). A. Prentiss, do, lace mantle
NJ ). AGREE, Virginia, quilt
Miss Julia Ranterberg, Washington, hair
flowers
The committee will commence the reception
OF articles tomorrow morning, at ten O'Clock.
HE GRAND 1NAUGURATIos BALL The
Philadelphia Argus says of the grand Inaugu-
ration Ball in this city
Cornelius Baker, of this city, have kind.
~ consented TO furnish for the occasion, ten of
their magnificent chandeliers valued at S., 900,
these chandeliers are of the most beautiful de.
scription, and when lighted up will add greatly
TO the grandeur of the scene. Other arrange
ments are being made to decorate the room in
the most splendid style
a" We have just seen one of the ladies tickets
OF invitation. which was engraved by Toppan,
carpenter Go of this city. This ticket is
a most beautiful specimen of engraving, in
TACT 1t is the handsomest thing of the kind we
ever saw. 1t Is quite large and gotten up at
considerable expense. The designs ON this
ticket represent two columns of stone with
most beautifully designed arch on each block
of stone is engraved the names of the different
States of the Union At the base of the col
umns are the following notices "Copstitu.
ton Of the United States" and The Union
Must be Preserved" The columns and arch
enclose most perfect likeness of the Presi
dent elect. and the names of the managers of
the ball. 1t is admirably adapted for framing.
VIM. ID Thomas, Esq one of the man
ayers, is now in this city making arrangements
for the Ball: This gentleman's well known
energy and taste, as we'll as that of his asso-
ciates is sure guarantee of the admirable ar
rangements that are being made -
PRICES The following list of retail prices
is-obtained from various merchants. and show
what 1t costs to live at this season of the year:
Sugar-brown, per 10, 11a124 cents crushed,
10; clarified, IA; loaf 16 Coffee-Rie, per ID,
12al4 cents; Java IL; Maracaibo, Ia; Mocha,
10. Tea-black, per ID, Scars cents; green,
oO cents 81. Rice, per ID 6 cents. Molasses,
per gallon, 62a75 cents; syrup, 81. Herring,
per dozen, 10 cents. Msckerel, each, 3aiO
cents. Salmon, per ID, IA cents. Bacon
hams, per Id, Ia cents; sides, II; shoulders,
10t. Flour-family, per Dbl, S9aS10; super,
~ 90. Glover seed, per bushel, SO; timothy,
$3.50.
Wood at the yards-oak, per cord, Sc. 5Os7;
pine, 81 .5Os5. COal-red ash, per ton, STAT so;
white ash, 81.
The FAIRs.-The Harmoneo on Club Of the
Metropolitan Hook and Ladder Company has
volunteered to sing at the Fair of the Sixth
Presbyterian church, in Schneider's Building,
on to morrow evening. The managers of this
Fair have concluded to close with this week,
and those who have not yet attended will
doubtless improve the opportunity between
this and Saturday night
The Trinity Church Fair opens tonight at
the w ashington Assembly Rooms on Louisi-
ana avenue, and, as usual with the fairs held
by this church, is certain to have large mea.
sure Of success
Those most deserving Fairs at METROPOLITAN
Hall and Iron Hall Uhe Lutheran Church Fair
and the Orphans FaiT) continue open.
THx DEBUT OF DAN RIcH-Last evening
one OF the gayest assemblages that ever
crowded the walls of an ampitheatre filed
the interior Of the Washington Circus Elk.
pectation was rife to see Dan Rice, and when
be appeared in the circle three hearty cheers
made the welkin ring" Dan was as he
always is, and has ever been, giving vent to
volleys OF wit and sorties OF sarcasm that fair.
ly cOnvulsed his auditors. His local hits were
quite apropos. Mr.. Robinson's riding amazed
all: whilst the new troupe of performers both
individually and combined, 10 ade q most de.
clded impression. Another triumph may be
anticipated tonight.
VISITING MILITARY The sub-committees
OF the volunteer regiment appointed to arrange
Tor the reception Of corps from other cities on
in performing the duties assigned them.
Though q great many military companies are
expected to participate in the inaugural oere-
monies, it is certain that all who report to the
officers Of the District regiment will be prop
erly received and entertained. special
meeting Of the officers is to be held at the
Light Infantrys armory on Friday evening
next, to receive the reports Of the sub-com-
mittees
FIGHTISG @EN.-On Tuesday night, about
eleven O'Clock, small crowd was assembled
near Stones wood yard, on Seventh street, to
witness an exhibition of pugilism. The per-
Torrance was kept up near fifteen minutes,
when q little boy in the crowd sung out, "Here
comes Captain Mills and Joe Norwood ~ A
general scsmper ensued, and it was a race in
which all engaged, each trying to reach Four
and l-half street bridge first. The alarm,
however, was a false one, otherwise they
might not have effected their escape so easily.