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SPECIAL NoTICR.-For PeIfumed Breath White
Teeth, and Beautiful Complexion, use " Balm of
Loo Flowers" For dressing Ladies hair use
. w odlapd Cream" new pemade Il causes gen
each. w =. FRrRIDGE Il Co,
Prsprletors, New York.
Wholesale and X etail Agents for WASHING ton,
TAYLOR MAURY, booksellers, between 9Th and
10th St, Pa. avenue. nI1
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SUITABLE FOR PRESENTS.

SUIIABLE OK PKESENTS.
JoHN ii. SMnoT, No. ll9 Bridge street, George
town, d. e., has received, and offers very cheap for
Cash, good assortment of fancy and useful arti-
cles, sul'abe for Christmas or New y ear Is pres-
ents, VIE: -
Fancy and black Silks, very cheap
Shawls, Scarfs, and Cluaks
Itch worked Collars aud sets
Hem tItched embroidered and plain linen cam
brio Handkerchief
Best Paris Kid Gloves. all Nos.
Rich printed DeI.ains and Mcrno PaIds
MerIno Plalds, Union, 25 and sic.
A large lot De Lanes, 1884 and 25c
Gents Scsrfs, Ties, and Cravats
Gloves of every kind ...
Silk white and colored bordered linen cambria
Handkerchief
Children's Wooden Circulars. Hoods and Gal
tiers
Gents and Boys Scarfs and Comforts
Merlnos and Silk Vestings, &c.
With great many other desirable articles that
would he suitable for present.
DAFT III SMOOT
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South Carolina on Kansas.

AUGUSTA, Dec. 20-The Legislature of South
Carolina has indefinitely postponed all resolu-
lions and reports having reference 10 Kansas
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AN IN POSSESSION of some valuable certlfcates
In favor of the Consumption DESTROYER; also of nj
erlcaoy IN relieving bronchial disease attended with
severe cough. The Syrup is pleasant apd safe, and
ls composed OF roots and herbs procured from the
Blue Ridge; 1t Is common article They are
nicely enveOped in my circulars, where my place of
residence is seen.
The extract of flower called the Alpha Ointment
for the Piles: with the Syrup, be fou nd at Mr.
., Tue Ssnup d sexenni 9heI places on
Mr.; Newman's on Bridge street. In Alex sndrIa {
LedbetteIs. In Baltimore, at Hance's, lO8 BaItI-
more street. d7-if
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I AIDES MERINO VEST.-We have on hand
L q aree rs sortment OF Ladies' MERINO VEST,
with long and short sleeves. low and hIgh necks
Also, Misses and Boys MERINO SHIRTS
WIN. EGAN Il son,
d2-ht SI3 Pa bet and 7th Sts
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BAGGAGE STEALING - Saturday night, after
the O'Clock train from Baltimore arrived. the
baggage of Southern passengers was conveyed to
the steamboat, where Il valise valued at about
$50 was missed. Mr.. Sorrel the driver set
about finding the thief; and, finally, discovered
ployed on the boat had the valise He arrested
him at the Steamboat Hotel, and brought him
and Timothy O'Leary, who went with the wagon
together. O'Leary said that Woods took the
valise; and Woods said that OI.rary handed il
out to him on near street. Both were com
mitted was stated Yesterday.
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MADAM BoNNELs

WI DRESS MAKER FROM PARIS,
. No: $50 18th street west, between and streets,
Washington city, has the honor to inform the lade
OF Washington and vicinity, that she has fitted D
Dress Making Establishment, where she is ready
to make every kind of work, as Dresses, MantIllas
Basques &C., and in the best and very latest sly e
of PARIS, receiving every month the French Journal
De la Mode, direct from Paris. n linn
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DYSPEPSIA AND FITs-Dr. Tracy DelOrme great
enre5 oi Consumption, was for several years So bad
~ afflicted BY dy, pepsa that for part Of the time
he WAS confined tn his FED. He was eventually cured
by a LlPtiOn furnished him by young caIrvoy
ant girl. THIS prescription, gwen by mere child
while state of trance, has cured every body who
has taken II, never having fa led once. IL equally
as sure cases of hts of dy spepsia. The mgr
d. ents may be found any drug store. I will send
this valuable prescription to any person who will
supply me with the nrmes and residencesD of or
more. individuals suffering with diseases of the
chest, lungs or throat, AZ knowledge Of such nva
lids and the way TO reach them Is an and Ia my regu
lar business. Address DR.. Tracy Deorme. New
York Post Office. n SD-2,n
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TOYS; T E! 81, TOYS ro9GSsM JSi D.s''
A N a. 7llfs
EDWIN GREEN'S

Il CABINET FACTORY.
r. GREEN keeps constantly on hand argen
and varied assortment OF CABINET FSk-U
NIruRE, such as ~
PsTJor and Dining rshies, Tete-h tste Sofas,
Chairs, ofeyery description. W ashstahds,
Bat Racks. Looking Glasses.
And every thing usually fOu nd IN an extensive Fur
uIture mHnD tsctoD.
cash = -.
tween tTh and 18th streets, half block beyond the
Execntfve buildings. ds ~
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FO-NIeHT, the great Book Sale commences al
NcGuire's auction rooms, and to- morrow the ex.
tensive sale of French and English fancy goods
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From IN. A,~.eia,ed PRE-, A..
Horrible Murder I'm Roehe,,.r.


RocHEsrKR, Dec. Il Our CITY w.. 49,.
' m thfown Into state Of feat exejfsment
os me discovery Of the mangled murdered hody
thrGennesxse ,;xsr Iawysr, Of thi. city, IN
rom the pools Of blood, and Other evidences az
sIuxgies, the murdereTs were easily traced ,son1
tbey as,ao1 .ne iS,aI conflict TO the river where
uSy a,te nnptsd TO conceal the evidence. az ,h.ir
crime BY sinking the body OF their yicti,n IT,.
m..er being shallow, the body dtd NO, so.t
sevsy rom the shore, and was found At a6oct
IT, CLOCK yesterday Sunday morning
ne body was immed lately taken 90 The nol,,.
90. ,..t resi- s made OF his wife, her brotheT
Jenc :, .n,,aaa. OF MS relatives From the evil
1--we happily together, and that senaratIon 80
place aooui year ago, but for the p,st uon,h -
vHonnd wne Ssu Wv nsed together sgsin. On the
evidences Of a conflict, were found nIecs 20 =
victorfne corresponding with one worn rs, A..
sltties, rnsetie matching one found in her pos
session, and comb, pair Of spectacles aid 20
belong 10 her brother, Ira p. Stout, A yonno
man aged about D years, and the arm Of a cch.I,s
said TO have been taken from the Office where
STILES was employed. Mrs. STILES Ieft wrist
and her brothers. left arm were found TO he bro
ken, showing that they had been engaged in
some extraordinary conflict
u he evidence so far seems strongly against the
wife OF the murdered man and her brotber Ira
stout. The examination continued through All
yesterday, and was adjourned from twelve
o'clock last night Till nine O'Clock this morning
The evidence taken yesterday, occupies sir col
umns of the Democrat Of this morning,
Capture of SIavers on the Coast Of Africa.
NORFOLK, Dec 2l.-The bark VIM q Lewis
thirty-hve days from the coast Of Africa arrived
here TO-DAY, having been captured a. a slave
in Congo river, by boat expedition commanded
by Lieuts. Walker and Cummins from sloop-
of war Dale F
The brig Windward, captured as a supposed
SLAYER, is also expected here In a few DAYS
The British steamer ElectOr seized the baraue
Clara IL. Williams and American &C hooner about
the same time Many slsvers are reported on
the African coast Twelve have been captured
since the Dale arrived out The Dale was 10
leave soon for Helena-all well
Passed Cape Henry on the 18th barQues Wiz
gina and Esteile, wilkins, from Bahia, with
dates TO the 18th OF November
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WATCH RETURys.-Michael Kerry, ireland
drunk and disOrderly; dismissed. Henrietta
Rollins: coiored, ID. C., out after hours work
house 90 days
Seventeen lodgers-non- residents
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w H0L IDAY loops.
w ATCHES,. JEWEI.RY, SILVER AND
PLATED w ARE

w ATCIES,. JEWELRY, SILVER AND
PLATED WARE.
M; W.'GALT 4 BRO. invite attention to their
stock of new and elegant goods suited to the pres
ent season, They enumerate IN part
Ladies' and gentlemen's gold euameed Watches,
rlchiy studded with diamonds,
Diamond bracelets, Brooches and Earrings,
Diamond Emerald, Ruby, and Pearl Finger Rings,
Diamond Crosses, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, and
Pearl Studs,
stone, Cameo. Pearl. Coral. Malachte, Florentlne.
Mosaic, and all other varieties Of Neckac
Bracelets, Brooches and Earrings,
Solid silver Tea Sets, Walters,
Pitchers, Goblets. Cups, Spoons,
Rings,
And every other description Of Fancy Silver Ware,
including Silver Card Cases, POrtemonnaies
Snuff and Tocacco Boxes, &C..
Extra he wy plated Tea Sets, Urns,
Kettles, Soup Tureens, Waters,
Casters, Cake Baskets, Butter Coolers Card Tray S
&c.
The above. with world of other articles too nu-
merous To mention IN an advertisement, have been
gotten up especially for the holiday trade, and will
be found embrace lar gest variety ever ollie
to their customers.
Those in search of presents will find it to their al
vantage to make an early selection while our stock
is complete. NJ. w. GAIT Il BRO.
Jewellers, S24 Pa. av., bet eth and lOth SITS.
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r. HR s MAS OFF ERIN
EPICURES, ATTENTION,
GENUINE soUTHDowN AND coTswoo


Christmas comss but once a year
And rhentt comes az brings good cheer"
The special attention of Hotel Projectors Board
Ing House Keepers. Private FamIIies,-in a word
1.-THE public generally and every body particularly
Is respeetiqily Inv,ted to magnificent Exhibition
TON, on THURSDAY MORNING next, the 2.ih
instant, at the Stalls OF the undersigned Nos % and
q Centre Market.
This choice and incompatible Mutton, pure as the
mpId mountains stream. and freAh as the green
pastures from which it halls, was raised 10y those
world renowned rTazIeIs, Col. w. w. Bowie and
Thos Cagett, Esq. OF Prince George County, Md
mere glance at u will delight the eye, and excite
the most pleaSurable sensation of the palate. II Will
Every one, therefore, who wishes to enjoy a good
Christmas Dlnner-every one who desires to crafty
his taste with a sweet mn!sel-every one who loves
the good things of this fe-eyerv one who would
fore respectfully invited, at the Stalls of
II. b. OTTERBACK & BRO.
d 10 At Nos &c and q Centre Market.
rHAMPAGNE AND OTHER SPARKLING
~ WINES.
| have just received
loo baskets Fleur de BouZy Wine, nay own iInpor-
80 90 do Hssidslcs' imp by Renault F!aneas Co
25 baskets Jules Mumm by IGN j. Boxer.
5cs'es Mumm Imperial do
do Do. CabInet do
s do l.eI5frauenmIlch do,
D do NeIrsteIner do.
do sohlmer Hmterhauser do.
do GrunhauseT DO.
do Moseile do.
5 do Hook
5 d. half pint hotties Cabinet Champagne'
imported by Bouche.
n e06t Pa. avenue, bet. 18th and 18th streets.
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THE NEXT COURSE of lectures at the Smithso-
MAN Institution will be delivered by DR.. HAYES
who accompanied the lamented Kane in his
memorable expedition in search of Sir John
Franklin. Subject: ''Arctic Explorations
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EIFTS-GIFTS .

GiFTs-GIFTs THE uo,,o,,s.
SP,engid GET BOOKS; ladies' ALBIMs.
and I'd FANCY N0TIOHs. a. the Ropth s L R
ties, CHEAP Book.tore. 81 9TH street d2l-st'
CHRIsTMAs. PRESENTS dressing Cases,
Satcheis, Purses, Bru hes. Coabs. Scissors, Fruit
oTS' ss!s i st pSe'
UsE:FFuk pREsE ET Plated Gaalors,
Syrup Pitchers; Gobets. Cups, Spoons, Forks, c.
naeS' good" In ,s!a FeRitySNcis 400 7,b street
NRS. GEORGE. from England, wishes to IN
W form the ladies' and gentlemen Of Washington
and Georgetown and the vicinity, that she can be
and other She oss :: seen on
irons a m. until sp. IN. Ladies 25 cents: Gentle
men 81 cents. d2l-2w'
HOSIERY, GLOVES, &c.
We have ON hand very large assortment of Ho-
sisry consisting of Ladies fieeced lined blk a, N.
silk: csshmsrsi lambs. wool, tseoed lined ffat
Chlldren's woIsted silk, and cotton Hosiery NlMJ
Gents silk. merino lambs wool, and country knit
yarn Half Hose; heeced lined and ribbed brown Ia
Ladies kid, buck. cloth, merino, silk. wooden and
Gentlemens Gloves Of every size and description.
. Also. large assortment OF wooden Comforts,
Scarfs. Chldren's Capes. Cloaks and Hoods
, PERSONS buying HosI ~ and Gloves to retail W i'll
Ind TO their aivai tage 10 examine our
stock, IN second and third stories; we have fitted
up these rooms exclusively for wholesale custom
Pay wing particular attention to that class of good 8
purchaser will lind one of the largest and hest as
sentiments IN this city from which to make their SCI
~ WI e EG xs s;s5S PIssi pa avenue
al OF between 9th and 18th SIS.
FOR ONE WEEK ONLY.-CLosINo OFT tfor
Il cash only to reduce stock, the fol owing artl-
cles: Ladies' Dress Goods. cons sting Of
SIX and Valencia Robes,
Beautiful Bay adere bacx and fancy striped Silks,
Rlch fancy and plain striped POplins,
Bright figured apd plaid VaIencias and Merinos
Mousellne de l.sine Robes, - =, =
PLAIN coored Debage. (all WOOL -.
Silk and worsted Valenclas.
Misses, and chdren's Plaid Shawls.
kich sayadere plaid figured, striped. Mouseline
striped and hgured French Prints. 40.
scarlet blue. green, crimson, red, gray and figured
Josey Elannels, -.-..-- :
Resntifai Chenille, Brocha Shella, Net and Plaid
Ladies' black brown. g cen and drah Cloth, for La
= dies MaBtlss and ClOaks, from 81 rs to IS, 80
Ledles' velvet and cloth Cloaks and Nantes,
For one week only. Selling A cost. ~
d1-Weo No, "a Pa av., next TO 10th ct,
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AUCTIiNh SALES
T0.DAY& TOMORROW MORv,N,,
BywABL & BARNARD, Auc,m,

ByWAbL q BARNARD, Auctfonects.
CorRsr ef Psnnsy;rania a-snE. and etG ,r,,.,
GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES. JEwrtry
Silver Plated Goods. ~ - D00As'
regethe vita large collection Of Goods, .u,ta.
BILE for Christmas and n ew y ears presents.
Sale will be held every EVENING, at balf-nss,
. o'cock. at Store No. 40 Penn. avenue, near Ma
tionai Hotel. "
dN-dts WALL & BARNARD, Auc,..
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ployed on the boat had the valise He arrested
and Timothy O'Leary, who went with the wagon
together. O'Leary said that Woods took the
vaiise; and Woods said that OLeary handed it
out To him on e near 4 y street. Both were com
mitted, rs was stated yesterday.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS Last night the Union
Guards held meeting at the vuIcsn House, for
the purpose of reorganization. The following
officers were elected:
Captain, NJ. f.. Bright, late of the Boone life
Corps; First Lieutenant, I'll. N Ober of the
Boone Rifles; Second Lieutenant, James Dom
nelly.
The Corps expect to give ball about the St h
of January.
ARREsT.-Yesterday, the Chief of Police went
to the Navy Yard, at very early hour, in quest
of the persons connected with the breaking Of
the Hook aud Ladder Truck at that place A
man named Hiram Albaugh was arrested as
patty concerned, and he'd to eail by Justice Gull
From the sta ement of Justice Mulloy, in the
Common Council last night, the arrest of all con-
cerned may be expected.
ROBERT CRoss-The sentence of this indi-
vidual whose name was often mentioned
during the election riots and afterwa rds. took
effect this morning. tie was conveyed to the
Penitentiary in a hack, accompanied by guard
Of policemen, il having been limited that a rescue
would be attempted on the road.
fine condition as any taken in the spring season,
was sold in the fish market, for 81 %. II was
caught in the Potomac, below Alexandria by
Carroll Co, who are fishing along the shores
this being the time of the winter fishery The
appearance of this shad rather astonished the old
fishermen about the Market.
RUNAwAY.-Yesterday afternoon fine looking
horse, attached to a light wagon ran at a furious
rate, through tho Avenue, alarming persons on
the streets, and causing a scattering among the
pedestrians. Tha animal ran into mari et space,
aud was brought to stand by heavy country
wagon, with which it was entangled.
THE NEXT COURSE of lectures at the Smithso-
nian Institution will he delivered by Dr. HAYES,
who accompanied the lamented Kane in his
memorable expedition in search of Sir John
franklin Subject: "Arctic Explorations
FO-NIeHT, the great Book Sale commences, at
NcGuire's auction rooms, and to- morrow the ex-
tensive sale Of French and English fancy goods
WATCH RETURys-Michael Kerry, ireland,
drunk and disOrderly; dismissed. Henrietta
Rollins, coiored, ID. C., out after hours work
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wEcALL ATTENTION to the advertisement In
another column OF lectures On Nebresks, by Rev
C. c. Gross, gentleman well qualified to de
justice 70 the subject.
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CRIMINAL CoCRT.-After our report closed yes
terday, the jury in the case OF Thomas Richards
free negro, charged with larceny Of one pair of
boots from August Breuhl, returned a verdict Of
guilty.
The case of Warren Wallace was then taken
up, charging the defendant with larceny Of boots,
tockings and a handkerchief, from Jabez Hall
Veidict-nOt guilty.
Jas. Cnrran was then called for and on stand
ing mp 10 hear the arrangement read. plead not
guilty He was charged with stealing boots,
bookings and handkeTc hirf, from Jabez Hall
The jury found verdict CT guilty.
Jer~TsOn Payne was then put In the dock, 4
charge Of assault and battery on Mary A. Harvey.
NeIdict-guilty.
Robert SIuibs and Charles Hurdle were then
brought up on a charge OF riots az the Railr lad
Depot Tbis case was given TO the jury, but they
had not found a verdict when the Court ad jOuTned
Charles Nichols was brought up next, charged
with larceny Of book fIOm Alfred Hunter. The
jury found a verdict of not guilty.
The next case was that Of Edward MahOney,
who was charged with stealing coat and a re-
volyer from one Hillery Hutchins Verdict OF
the Jury-guilty as indicted.
Charles Brown came up next, on the charge OF
participating In the above depreciation upon the
chattels Of MIR. II Ilutchins; and the jury said
guilty la his also.
This finished up the cases for the da, and his
Honor proceeded to pass sentence against those
who had been found guilty. Thomas Richards
was st ntrnced to one years inn risonment In the
PeBitentiary; James Corren was sent to Jail for
nine months, and made TO pay nne of 81; Jeffer-
son Payne was sent 20 Jail for the space Of four
months, and 10 pay fine Of 81; and Edward Ma
honey and Charles Brown were each sent to the
PrDiIeDtiaTy for the space Of one year.
The Court then ad J0urned.
To-day, the Court met al the usual honr ! and
the sealed verdict Of the jury in the case OF
Robert Squibs and Charles Hurdle read
They found Robert squibs guilty on the second
count IN the indictment, namely: Guilty OF un-
lawful assemblage and ARRAY. Hurdle they ac-
quilted.
The case Of Catharine o. Rose was then taken
up, charging the defendant with larceny of three
$50 gold pieces and three 81 gold pieces from
Mm- Philips This case was pending when
We left the room.
To-NIGHT Miss Mays concert at the Assembly
Rooms, on which occasion our charming yocslis 81
Is to be supported by some Of the most eminent
performers Of the day
POLICE REPoRrs The number of cases re-
turned 10 the Chief OF Police for the week ending
Saturday last was e5-First district 2, second A.
Third 81, Fourth 3-, Fifth Z, Sixth S, Seventh l.
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THR MURDER OF MRS HALL-ln our paper OF
Monday week we published notice of the muir
der Of Mrs. Hall, of Alexandria county, Va BY a
slave woman belonging TO the husband OF the de
ceased. Ii also contained some reflections con
corning Mr.. Halls treatment OF his slaves Our
attention having been called to II by neighbor
OF Mr.. Hall We can but express our regret that
any such allusion was embraced in the account
of the affair. Nothing could be further from our
purpose than disposition to wound the feeling
Of the husband and friends Of Mrs Hail. who has
met with such sudden and heartrendinp death
and who, to our personal knowledge was-foT
we resided long in the same neig hborhood OF
Alexandria county, most worthy and estimabe
person.
ELECTION OF OFFIcERs.-The following named
gentlemen were last evening elected officers OF
the Jackson Democratic Association Of the sixth
Ward F McN-rhany, President; : F. Gates
FIRST Vice President; VIM n Kielholtz, Sec
ond Vice President David Kleiss, Recording
Secretary l.. ii Tuell, Corresponding Secretary;
John ID. Brandt, Treasurer. DIR. A w Miller
was elected chairman Of the Executive Commit
tee. series of addresses will be- delivered al
the regular monthly meetings. The meeting
east night was large and enthusiastic.
WE RECOMMEND our readers who are In Quest
Of something handsome In the way OF Christ.
mas present to friend, to call at shilling,on' q
Bookstore, Odeon Building, corner Four and "a
half street aud Pennsylvania avenue, where they
will ind for sale a most beautiful collection OF
writing desks, work, jewel and ninket boxes
made from rosewood beautifully inlaid and pa
per mache, richly ornameDted. These are, In
deed. most useful and appropriate presents fOI
Christmas and the holidays. -Hri''e l.-F
WE CALL ATTENTION TO the advertisement In
another column Of Lectures on Nebresks, by Rev
C. c. Gross, gentleman well qualified to do
justice 70 the subject
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To-NIGHT Miss Mays concert at the Assembly
Rooms, on which occasion our charming vocalist
Is to be supported by some Of the most eminent
performers Of the day.
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COLUMBIA LODGE, I. D. o. + ;, proposes to l. 0 d
its annual Levee OIL Monday evening, January II,
1s5e This large and harmonious lodge invari-
ably performs all its promises square up to the
marx, whether it is in the way OF all excursion. a
levee, or work OF love, duty, or charity. Tn.
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 he slow in
determining To attend the coming one
There will be some good spea king, some fine
music, &c and after the mental enierta inments
OF the evening are over we presume the young
folks can, If they like, take possession of the
hOoT, and use the Instrumental music for a little
exercise OF the muscles. In short, we haven't i
doubt they II dance some.