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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-12-02
By WALL Il BARNARD. Anct,onoo-.

Corner Of Pennsylvania arsnus and stb ,tT,,,.
SALE OF ELEGANT CHINA, GLASS. TER
~ IA SoTTA, AND PLATED WARE, BIsoUET EIG-
eREs hND ORNAMENTS. FANCY GOODS 1FwKIpy
&c.,On FRIDAY MORNING, the Iti instant AZ
~ CLOCK: at Combs Hal No. 28S Pennsylvania Nv
enue, sYuth si1r near the corner of 10th street
VIII sen one OF the largest and most elegant assort-
inenl OF Ulass and China Ware, co. ever uffsred IN
inns city; we name but in part "
Cut Bohemian Decanters CIoblet. Nyine. Trro
n PIERS, ana Articles for the Toilet
nlch Cnt glass Ware of every VARIETY
beautilui GU, glass and Bohemian Vases Shades
~, ana Mantel Ornaments,
EieF,n1 Terra Gotta Vases, Ornaments Figures nd
Fine and heavily plated Casters, Liquor Stands.
W AYERS, Mugs, Goblets, &C.
rarian vases. Figures, and Ornaments
Beautiful french China Tea and Coffes Sets Tete-
tete Sets, '' A''0
r r Inc + rench Chlna Cups and Saucsrs,
Deduiliul painted China Vases, Figures, and Man
tel Ornaments, ' ~ '
iarse lot OF Fancy Goods, Perfumery 30
- 80 llliil.ed amount of iirst-cas Jewelry
IncSo goods have been selected with great care a 9
I, styIe and quality, ana will be offered ly the
represented. "
sale continued on F rdsy and Saturday nights, and
mornIrg aud evening " eii
Terms cash In bank able funds
q dLs WALL & BARNARD Aucts
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Steamboat Disasters, &c,

81. Louis, Dec. The famous steamer Ale.
Shdhy, Tor New Orleans, struck, yesterday after.
hook, a snag near Quarantine Island and inme
diately sank in seventeen feet of water One M, |,
ana one child were drowned The boat Wa,
valued at SIS Oc0; insured at Pittsburg for SIS
The steamer New Lucy was burned on yad-
nesday last while lying fee bound at De itt. on
me missouri river. No lives were lost The
loss by the burning of the boat amol,ted TO
Sle'oo, on which there is an insurance Of sIa OoO
HALIFAX, Dec. The British bark Ontario
from New York for Newfoundland was fotsiIS
destroyed by fire at Whitehead Yesterday
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New York NfaFkets.

NBw YORK, Dec. 2-FIour declined sarss NJ
800 ibbls.; State 81 .9Oai IS; Ohio IS 2Oas as,
Southern So 2NaS5 As VI
Wheat very dull and quotations nominal. Corn
mas dS, declining tendency Western mixed at s.c
Fork declined; mess 81. 75oaIs; prime SIS soa
Sio; Beer Is inactive. Lard in inactive
Whisky declined; Ohio o2Xc
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NiheoiI |oukT-Wheno our report closed YES
terday, jury had been sworn in the tvo follow
ing cases, viz: that of Dickson & Gordon ,s
dusn huehes and Thomas Furse rs. Ferdina,
bulAer; Inc case of Dixon & Gordon rs Huubes
Mas .aken up nrst II was action upon an &C.
S S3u ior goods furnished. The jury gave YER
from M NdpY ,,htns damages s7lsd, with interest
ne case OF Purse rs. Butler was then consid-
eIeu, ms was an action I'm replevin to recover
sen property which had been levied upon to
satisfy rent due, which rent. IL was aIIeoed had
been rendered TO the defendant in lawful coin
ne investigation Of this case occupied the Court
tne rest OF the day, and being given to the
jury, a verdict for plaintiff was given with one
The jury in the case Of Mills as. Talbott-ac
ton for damages for an elk alleged to have been
killed by Decentralization being locked ND for
lWen't lou, hours Were unable to agree upon a
adjourned.
This morning, the first case taken up for CON-
sideration was that of John Doe on the demise of
John W. Massey rs. Elizabeth c. and w Fl.
DetZ an action of ejectment to recover possession
OF a house and lot sold to the plaintiff under a
deco OF trust. Bradley for plaintiff Darlington
when this report closed
We understand that the jury I'm the case of Mayo
u. ulueoh ala not stand eleven to one through
the entire time they were out, but were Eve to
seven for 1 considerable time after they retired
WE WERE PRESENT last evening at a social en-
tertainmeht given by the contractors (Messrs
wise Cailahan) who have just completed and
delivered up to Government the new Armory, as
per contract. This building, in all it's parts, will
bear comparison with any public building in
this city in point of good material and workman
snip, as every mechanic will testify to, on ex-
animation Msssrs. Wise & Callahan are the
bflckIayers, MeSsrs. Bird & Brother carpenters,
ana MeSsrs. Allen Jackson the plasterers. To
the above named gentlemen (all No. mechan-
lcs) will our military be largely indebted for
snch comfortable quarters. The party, together
with a few invited. guests, discussed Benter's
good cheer at the Union Hall, on street where
good oysters, wines, and good humor are always
IN order. The District military will, we learn,
be put IN formal possession of the ArmoTy on the
Sth of January
IHE OEOR ETOwN City GUARDS, Il fine look
lnS body Of young men from our sister city, are
paTading on Pennsylvania avenue to-day, headed
by Esputa's Band
TONIGHT takes place the adjourned meetin.
OF the :" Ladies' Union Benevolent and Employ
inent society," at the E-street Baptist church.
The HOP, Uiye!I by the ladies' of the Avpnue
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SPECIAL NoTICE.-F"r Perfumed Breath White
Teeth, and Beautiful Complexion, use Balm of
l.Gn Flowers For dressing Ladies hair use
" Woodland Cream" new pOnlade il causes gen
temen's hair to curl beautifully. Price 81 cents
each. w P.FETRIpGE AZ Co
PrsprietOrs, New York.
Wholesale and Retail Agents for Wasbins ton
TAYLOR MAuRY, Booksellers, between 9Th and
10th ST., Pa avenue. nI7
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Financial.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2-Stocks are active ana
higher generally. Chicago and Rock Island - ~,
Gun SGmGeIland Coal Co. Illinois Central shsrss
ern u; New York Central Is; PennsyIyania Coal
20; OF !; Reading 59A; Cantons lsY; Missouri
6s '9h. Sterling exchange IOsX
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Discharge Of the Officers of the Steamsbins
Galveston and Opelousss,

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 1.-The District Attorney
aas entered aoAs yroseqri in the case on m,
captain, pilot and others Of the steamship Gal
weston; ana also in the case OF the frst mate, of
lot ana others OF the steamship OpeIousas sew
eral persons are yet to be tried
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The Welland Canal,

ST CATHARINE, Canada, Nov 3O.-The fee in
the Weiland canal is breaking up and there 4,
some prospect OF the vessels that are in IL uettng
throug IA to the lakes.
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NEW ORLEANS. Dec LII is feared tb,, ,h,
non; MT sandtdge, member Of Congress from
tue fourth district in this State, was one Of Tia,
lost by the burning Of the Rainbow.
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Bank RilIs Refusa1

AUGUSTA, Ga, Dec The Bank Of HambprO
oills are refused by the Augusta Banks. There 1.
a want Of harmony in regard to the terms of the
weekly settlement. -
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DYSPEPSIA AND FITs.-Dr Tracy Delorne, great
cuTer of Consumption, for several years bad
- afflicted bS dy pepsa TINT fer part of the time
no Was confined to his bed II was eventually cured
by pIescri piIOn furnished him by young claIrvoy-
ant girl. This prescription, given by a mere child
while IN state of trance, has cured every body who
has taken 1t, never having ia ed once. 1t equally
sure IN cases of fits as of dyspepsia. The nrrs-
dents may be found In any drug store. | will send
this valuable prescription to any person who will
supply me with the nrmes land residences of ten Or
more, individuals suffering with diseases of tie
chest, lungs. or throat knowledge of such inva-
IDS ard the way TO reach them. is aud to my regu
lar business Address DR.. Tracy Delorme, New
York Post Office.
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JAS. g. MCGUIRE

IRCSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE REAI,
u EsTATE.-ln pursuance of decree passed on
the tenth DAY OF April, in the year one thOuSsnd
eIght hundred and hfty-hve, by the Circuit Court
EQUITY, In cause therein depending, wherein Al
lTeI NJ berry, next friend of X ebert E. Thomnson
aha others' is complainant, and Emily Wall. and
vtteIS, are uelenaant; the undersigned. trustee
nlghsSt bidder, on the premises, ON FRIDAY rho
l"th nay OF December next, at the hour of - cock
n III lair, al not far, at the same time and place IN
the next FAR day thereafter alI those fTscfs
at tracts parcels of and situated in saId coiny
formerly the property OF the late Richard L. Tbomn
son, ana now dscreed To he sold for the purpO.e az
DIVISION and partition between his widow and bIs
9llld'en. These lands contain in separate and near
Hcontlguous parcels upwards ofSix Hundred A cres.
Inc greater portion rs Opon land. There is hOuav
er, some excellent Timber Land among the tracts
proposed to be sold. Some of the parcels of land
nave valuable improvements on them. There is a
valuable spring OF water on one of the tTactS and
the soil OF all the lands Is easily worked and well adj
apteu 10 te raslns OF the staple crops of the count.
Ihese lands are ia the Immediate vicinity of II b,
and Will be sold In lots to suit purchasers
Terms oil sale as prescribed by the decree-Fiye.
hundred dollars IN cash, to be paid on the day of sale
and the residue OF the purchase money to be paid i'm
equal instruments In one, two; three and four yea
from DAY of sale the same to bear interest from the
DAY oil sale and 10 he secured by the bonds he
chaser or purchasers, with approved co-ob,igors
And upon the payment Of the whole purchase mon
dersIgned is authorized to convey the premises sud
10 the purchaser or purchasers thereofn fee simpe
at his or her or their COSTS Free clear and discbsry
81 from all claims OF the parties to this cause and of
them. The widow is party TO the proceedings in
THIS case and has IN writing sIgnied her assent 10
TO take IN lieu OF her dover equivalent i'm money
as ascertalned by law, out of the proceeds of the
sale. ~
DANIEL C. DIGGES Trustee.
NoVenber 10, l0o1 l9-lawtlOth Dea&dts
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A Singular Case,

LOUISVILLE, Dec. lit IS rumored that Cad.
dock, for whose supposed murder a year and
nan ago several persons are now undo! arrest hs
been In Texas within two months
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-12-02

HARPER'S MAGAZINE, for December, re-
Il celved and for sale at JOS. SHILLING
TONS Bookstore, ODD on Building, corner az
street and Pa. avenue. new volume commences
with tins number which contains Mr.. TLackery's
new story, The Virginians." Also, Mr.. Charles
Keade'S new story, entitled, Jack of all Trades
q matter OF fact Romance" written expressly for
this Magazine. Subscr ptOns taken by the wear
or Single numbers sold separately at twenty live
cents each. NV
Godey's Lady Book for December, n beautiful
number.
Graham's Magazlne for December.
HousehOI id Words do do.
PeiRT5Un's Magazine do
ArthuT's Home Magazine do
RaloU's Dollar Magazine do
BurtOn's CyclopedIa of Wit and Uumor. mart IL
Received and for sale at
JOS. SHIIEINGTON'S
Bookstore, Odeon Building,
% cor. ga street and Pa. ave,
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Loss of the shin RaItn.

CaARLEsToS, Dec. 1.-The British schooner
Canale, arrived from Nassau, reports that the
snip boiina, from Thomaston for New Orleans
was lost of Becry Island on the Iatb uIt AIihe1
officers and crew Were saved
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he Weather and Canal Nayi,a,io,
Death of Mrs. JamasM t.

ALBANV, Dec we had a warm heavy raj n
neIe Iast night. The weather continues quite IA :
voraoie to the entire resumption of canal navigs.
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Baltlmore Markefs

BALTIMORE, Dec. 2.-Flour Is activeat yester.
days decline; Ohio IS I2X; Howard Street S5s
5.l2K; City Mills 81 SIX cash. S"'
W heat duh and prices irregular Corn dull
aud sales heavy
Whisky is steady; cOrntry %, Ohio 2ic.
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w. CARD.
" r take this method of Informing our patrons
shn the public In general thar, of the
financial Crisis, we have determined to sell ali our
GOODS II great reduction. We have mark ed down
sll our goods-each article being marked In plain
ngufeS RI our lowest cash pross-in order to effect
speedy sale. and max II object for persons who
are 10 the habit of purchasing for CASH ts call and
examine our goods and prices before purchasing
eiseW mere; Our large assortment embraces
Fine london and Geneva Watches, for Ladies and
=, IentieInen: warranted time keepers.
Rich Jewelry, such az Diamonds Pearls Corals
. Canoes. MossIos, etc., etc.
PuIe Sl,yerware, Spoons, Knives, Forks, Pitchers
GOblets, Cups.
And large assortment Of Fancy S.lverware, suita-
=, Die iQr wedding and holiday presents.
Best silver plated Ware. Spoons, Forks Coiee
ana ca Sets, Baskets and Casters, etc., etc
cheaper than ever offered before in this market
, Hotel and housekeepers who wish tS refurnisb
thelr iADle W. are invited to look at the Goods
All the goods are warranted as represented.
- II. SEMkEN,
No. $50 Pa. ave., bet. 9th and 10th SITS.
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Ex.President Pierce

NORFOLK, Dec l.-Ex-President p,e,o. s,s
LADY arrived here this morning They will be
the guests offs T. Sawyer till the sailing Of the
Powhatan, in about a week
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AUCTION SALES
TO-DAY TOMORROW NOR N,vc

Bv BONTZ Il COOMBs, AuctioneeTs-
EXTENSIVE SALE OF A FURNITi,Rr
ASIoRE, House. FURNISHING Goops, &aE6S
THURSDAY next, the Sd inst. At IL O'Clock a. m
we shall positively sell, without reserve, the entire
stock In the store of Messrs. Garner Il Lease who
are about TO engage in another business) on Ninth
prisIng in part as follows:
Mahogany and Walnut Bureaus
bedsteeds, WaShslands cane and wood seat Chairs
Mahogany and painted Tab!es
cotton top and Shuck Mattresses
Looking Glasses, wardrobes Stoves
Ginss ard Crockery Ware, &c, &C.
oI BONTZ & COOMBS, Aucts.
By A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
VERY Z TENSIV EPAwNBROKFR,S
r. ThLE OF SNREDEEMED PLEDG Rs AT AuCTIoN-
On III HSDAf, the Sd day of Decen her text
sn sen al my auction rooms, corner of 9TH and ID
stol, commencing at 3 O'Clock m, the following
mn Ene hundred Gold and Silver Watches of the best
makers, such as Toblas. Johnson e.; also two ysry
valuable independent Time keepers; also 6ps a.,
sg dS OF Seweiry, Diamonds, Guns Pistols @
uLnHbEhO, Licensed Paw nhroker
A GREEN, Auctionee
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Musical.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2.-The announcement a.
Carl ormes' second performance al the Aesde
my OF Music has caused another operate furore
mere Every ticket was sold before IL O'Clock to.
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-12-02

ALBANY, Dec: Mrs. James NJ French, the
daughter of Judge Vanderpool, and sister In-lsyy
OF John Van Buren,, died here to-day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-12-02

SECOND DISPATCH
NEW YORK, Dec. a-The oficial returns show
lnat ei,OOO votes were polled yesterday Tie.
mann's majority is 2, 33l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-12-02

"WOoDLAND CREAM" for the hair; BALM OF
THOUSAND FLOWERS, for cleansing the teeth and
beautIty ing the complexion The genuine article to
be had at Jos. SHILLINGTOS' BOOkstO OdeOn
Bulld ng. corner - street and Pa. aYenue n IL tf
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WATCH RETURNs.-Wm. Weaver Va, drunk
aud disorderly; security and costs, SLID. Den-
mis- Burgess, col Md. out after hours fine and
costs. 81 81.
Thirty one dodgers; all non-residents
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d2-d &c. MCGUIRE. Ane,,r


E&TENSIVE SALE OF BOUsEHOJ.o
aen,l.sn dsoIiG;nW III be sold, at the house Of
between and streets, Island Stbe fas vii A.
iSnate the houseI on FRIDAY, the 4th instant, at
an nrni,nrs e assortment of Household aid Kitch-
Handsome rosewood Pianos
Beds. Bedsteads and Beddine
BrOcatel and other Chars
Divans, Sofas, Curtains &c.
Stoves, Cutlery, &C.
Carpets, Dinner and Tea Sets
Together with general assortmen, of u,,s..
keeping Goods. e"' vi h'use-
Terms: All sums fand under $50. cash the hal
anee at 50 and GO days for notes liz va,
dorsed, bearing interest, e'oii' CHI
ses BADEN A LOwNDS. Aucts,
kaf
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The lloP, given by the ladies of the Avenue
House last night, wds a vastly pleasant affair
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AUCTION SALES
By JAMES c. McGTrIpC

ny LANES c. MCGUIRE, Auctloneer.
tTHA ~ IHnoSSE AND LOTAT AUCTION
a. cioGn' on the premises, shall sell mart 81
,st 81, - S9usss S. fronting 20 feet on north
feet inen with the improvements, consis,,ns 81
"Tssms ON nne mouse. containing four rooms
months, WITH interest. secured BY deed Of trust on
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
From the Associated Pres, Aren't.


Arrival Of the Kangaroo.
M, NV YoRK, Dec. The steamer K.rv,,oa
arrived 'erpooi, with dstes to the 18th ult', has
TbS lAhucipaied by the steamer Fulton 4
a, me n: was detained at Liverpool tiIi = M
I,i Inc ie,h in order to take out answer ~.
wedns sSnOn market opened quiet and steady on
.ons sas 5h, Were utterly st.gn.nt, and pcov
o. o. as white O. Sd avs I'd R.l"r' -hea
co,n ~ ehtra Ohio 27s. Mixed ana v.1Io..
oo tn -. tos I'd white il scarce A. sas ~
"eeh no Transactions In bark
nAis LATER FROM EURoPs.
ARRIVAL Of the America.
HALIFAX, Dec. 2.-The British mai
America arrived here this morning ,.-s,h s.eAmet
an dates OF the 2lst November WIN Europe
Cotton on Friday. at Liverpool clo..x
dulI, and prices were nominal at katd Ss.,D
Breadstufs Were dull, and sligbtly los-.s Snne'
visions closed dull Money was essentially
other heavy failures have occurred in Ensl.nd
An eminent American house In London bSd
been In diftculties, but had recovered
me money pressure In England was undimiu-
The continental markets were Improvino
hnother unsuccessful attempt had been mad.
10 launch the steamer Leyiathan oe
The political news is of IIttIe In,o,.
specie. 1S'"' ei<''0oo In
"a, bsn Iouse Oh Messrs Peabody Co., Amerf-
o "a, r sments by the Bank, to the snon,, -.
loss. hes Wlthout
Inc new York Municipal Election.
NV ORR, Dec. The returns OF th. elec.
non IN THIS city to-day for mayor and o,hrr mn
n'cipal officers Indicate the success OF Tismsn u-
t Tue peoples candidate, by 500 majority IT,,
lollowinS are the majorities Of the candid,,s 70
"'"toi III 'ie several wards, as far received;
Tiemann Mood
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ONLY a CENTS for handsome Dress Caps at
Shields new store. 502 18th street. It.
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CABINET FURNITURE, FEATHER rEDS
~ HAIR MATTRESSES, &c. "a

~ HAHN MA Il III ESSES, DC. a
The Subscriber has now in store large and -
hand some assortment of CABINET FUR 4"
NIUE nj, r, which he pledges himself to sell to
Handsome Onamentcd Cottage Sets. from $50
Beautiful Black Walnut and other Bedsteads richly
Back Walnut and Mahogany marble top wash-
Rosewood and Walnut Parlor Suits, in brocatsll.
Mahogany, Black Walnut, and Oak Centre Tables.
10 10 90 Sldeboards. marble top
O 10 40 Etageres or Whatnots
SOFAS, rete-a-tetes, and Lounges, In endless va
Oak and Walnut Dining and Office Chairs.
Manogany, cane, and other Chairs from Sc 10 s25
per dozen. w
With an endless variety of
Bedsteacs, Bureaus, Wa hstands WaIdrobes
Tables, Camp Stools, Piano Stools.
haracks, Oiit-irame Mirrors, Toilet Glasses. DC.
large lot OF Iron Bedsteads, double and single.
Also, Iron WashstaDds
winch cordially invite my friends and the public
to inspect.
c. w. BOTELER,
n2l-2aw3w No. 5ls Iron Hall. and SO 1t.
WINTER ARRANGEMENTS ATc G4U
w TIERS FRENCH RESTAURANT.
The subscriber, IN order to accommodate the pub
c, gives notice that he will turn sh meals 10 week
ly boarders at the rate Of % per week.
BILL OF FARE will be furnished every day for
the accommodation of such guests, aud every fcil-
and SUP, az such times as will suit the convenience
of every patron of the Establis hmsnt.
BREAKFAST from until l2 O'Clock,
DINNER from until O'Clock.
SUPPER from until 10 O'clock
So-eolm c. GAUTIER, 2s2 Penn avenue.
IN q
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BE 1T REMEMBERED that the concert of the
Wesley Chapel Choir takes place to- night at the
Chapel, under the leadership of j n Daniel,
E>G- On this occasion assistance las been Sc
cured from some Of the most celebrated vocal
ana instrumental performers in our city, both
professional and amateur Amon0 the f,vorita
vocal performers in the programme Of tonight
we notice the names Of Prof Crouch, Mr. JB
Dawson, Miss MelcheT, the charming Washing
Ton vocalist, and Mrs. Ruttrr, from Baltimore
Judging from the rehearsal last night we can
promise tie audience tonight something rich i'm
th- way VI musical entertainment
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OUR ATTENTION was attracted on the street
yesterday by the large volume Of smoke RAPIDLY
Issuing from the bosom OF gentleman who
seemed To Le totally unconscious Of Its presence
With some curiosity We awaited the denous-
hl+ht quick movement Of his arms an ener-
gene tug at the lapels OF his coat and then Mr.
CaisSl Dor he II was) resigned himself to the
ihlnistiaiionS OF his friends, who speedily put
him out, and restored Mr. c to his usual Jolly
So"d hufnOr' This was not a serious accident
II must be confessed. yet IL was another warning
10 careless cigar smokers
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FUTURE DAYS

BIZ JAS. c. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer
KALC ABLE COUNTRY SEAT AT Arc1rox
aOwing TO the lnclemency Of the weather YES
ket. MAJ, q. Tochman has POSTPONED the pnb-
nc SAL on ms residence and farm, Summer Hill
IA me tCo99hty OF Alexandria, Va, until MONDAY,
ne ~ OF January next az 10 o'clock a. m. on The
premises. In the meantime, they are offered for
private sale; and further information as To terms ~
SALE &c, may be obtained at the auction store of +
ocz.aw .no,,o, 49,, Jas: c. MCGUIRE,
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tfHIIT.-New Eleme FIGS; new RAISINS.
Rants. CRANBERRIES; fresh CHERRIES,
6OOSE BERRIES, PEACHES, WHORTLE-
BER RlES, TOMATOES, ct ceteTa.
For sale 10y KING d BURCHELL,
IL corner 18th street and Vermont ave-
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CHicNES .THEEF.-This morning Mary Ellen
>mallwoOd. colored, was arrested by OGIcer C.
kimball fcE stealing four chickens. the property
OF Edward Brooks. Mary was taken before
Justice Dom, where it was proven that she had
SOFA lou, CHECKER one of which was ma, ked
az that Brooks identified il a. his The manner
In WHICH Mary Ellen plead her cause afforded
considerable amusement TO the crowd at the
Or4ce She Was eloquent with whisky and
made heT appeals to each ind ividual in turn but
Intellectually, and she was sent to Jail for Court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-12-02

IHE REPORT floating about town to-day of a
not In tne Seventh Ward last night, seems to
have originated ia the firing OF Of some guns.
near the In der to get rid Of old charges
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-12-02

CoUE- oF CLA1Hs NESTEKDAY.-Judges Black
ford and Scarburgh both delivered opinions ad-
verse % the claim In the case Of Jacob Bigelow,
Of Francis CazeaI rJ. The United
states, Jude Gilchrist dissenting
AEtEOaY HYDE ES4 Of Washington. and Geo
ID Morgan, Esq OF LeOnardtOwn. MARYLAND
Were admitted tn practice a. attorneys ia this
court. Adjourned.