The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-10

day morning the boys found ice enough in the cutters to
furnish them with capital .'slides" Later in the day
there plentiful display Of beauty and of balmoras
abroad and the stores were crowded with purchasers
The store of Messrs. Gait Co the great
tire of attraction its gems and art treasures attract
ing hundreds of visitors anxious to feast their eyes TO
of the gttcring novelties The silyerplae
exhibition at this palace store is especially beautiful
and the stamp OF Calf Bro, like that of the mint,
guarantees standard metal.
Cold this the Winter Monath of the Saxons is,
il herads that joyous of yule logs and evergreen
wreaths of well spread tables and of joyous iresides,
which commentaries the advent of Him who brought
peace and good will Let prepare TO follow the
pie Of those wise who presented gifts of franklin
6enso and nyrh at Bethlehem and gladden. the hearts of
our Juvenile friends With cbraaas GIFTS!
TiiE PiSk PALACE erected at the end OF tile government
reservation at the of Eighth street and Pennsyl-
Sania may be useful but 1t Is not ornamental
The style Of its architecture Is that of railroad naviga-
tors shany, and the bilsckers have clartaby begun
to its pachedup appearance with illustrated pa
cards When opened in all its grandeur it the
greater part of the sidewalk and cectualy prevents
ladies from walking past it side by side 1t has Lecn
suggested that il the city is to be disgued by such
slightly exccscences they be placed within the
tions and that the sidewalks be left clear for pedestrians
from the sidewalks of the let those who have
| ths streets in charge also perform their duty.
The EXHIBITION AND CONCERT by the Sabbath School
| connected with Waugh Chapel which of on last
Thursday night was attended by crowded audience,
who expressed great satisfaction with the performances
Addresses and dialogues were spoken and several hymns
sung by the children and solos and quartett.s
also performed in excellent style by members of the
Foundry Choir The piano used this occasion was
of Hallet Davis from the establishment of John
f. Ellis Much credit due to the children and their
teachers for the admirable in which they per
| formed their parts.
THE LADIES FAIR at Odd Fellows Hall continues to
attract the charitable and the admirers Of female beauty
Upon the tables be found large of things
curious useful and ornamental for tho mind and
for the appetite Of art and varied specimens Of
taste and skill The vendors of these tempting matters
ressbly persuasive, and it is double satisfaction
to think that in purchasing, please them and
aid in good work. Tonight the close of the Fair
and doubt not that there will be full attendance
and that all who go will have good time.
| CHRsrMAs GIFT PuRvEYoRs will do well to read and to
remember the following bit Of advice by Stephen Grarl
the Philadelphia millionaire:
II have always considered advertising literally and
long be the great medium of in business and
The prelude OF wealth. And nave made lt rule,
to advertise in the dut times long experience having
taught that money thus spent Is well laid as by
keeping my business continually before the public, it
has secured many sales that would otherwise have
lost -
LAW OnpER--Tle Washington correspondent of
the New York Duty News says in recent letter 'Dn-
ring the administration of the present Mayor errc the
metropolis has undergone wonderful change the bet
ter The police force has been strongly augmented,
| IL.
pockets garrotcs, and assassins Last winter it was
not considered safe to venture out of ones house after
sundown.'
SCuLproRs. Mr.. II X Brown, distinguished Amer
lean sculptor has opened studio in the old Congress
Hail. Capitol HILL but viii probably remain there
If he obtain desirable location. Mr. B,rbee
is installed at the Capitol, where his 'Coquettc his
"Fisher Girl, and other productions admired by
numerous visitors Clarke Mills is busily engaged on
his Washington at his country studio and other
artists IRE expected here ere long.
TnEArRloAI~To- night, Mr., Barry Sullivan makes his
debut before metropolitan audience, who all agog
to see if the compliments heapcd upon his acting Eng
land and here mcritcd. Let him have full house.
hearty welcome and applause if he deserves it, Good
acting should be appreciated and patronze at Washing
ton although the stage finds powerful rival in the
every day drama of life.
PERsoSAL.-IIon. II. Allen of New York. Hon w w
Churchill of Tennessee, and Col. p. St. George Cook
u. S. A., are at Willards' Hotel Hon. Il W. Thomp-
son of Indiana is at Browns Hotel Hon T. Davis
of Massachusetts is at the KrIwood House.
The MANSION HoUsE formerly the Ebbitt House, is
spoken of in tho highest trrms by those who enjoy its
good cheer and its homeke comforts. 1t is cenraIy
situated near the corner Of and Fourteenth streets
FIRE.--Two frame houses near Mr. Wendell printing
office, destroyed by fire last evening about eight
o'clock. They vacated few days ago.