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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-12-28

THIS ARzHRNOON& TO-NORROV

x410 AEz01NO0N q 1O-AOkkOW.
By I,c.les6UIRE : CO. Auslio.ers.
4fssscn Coo. .6s WE6NEsn1Y ESvYEr .
a 1Ss sd Dscsnsss ssfh eslosk. = ths Aa9-
sna impsnssss Belonging . FrsnSh COOK, con.
A is!s. : sortmsns Of French Knives, Of v.rio..
Iastry sad Vegetable catssrs end r.srdiur Ne.d,..
Eoppe5 Morids. Qf various sixes and shapes.
iogsther WITH taxge quantity Of Fancy Utensiis
Tssyn. s ~ - ~ sno summary Art.
de "a 7 G. CURE Z CO.. Auct..
BY ,. g. MCGUIRE CO., Auctioneer..
- ~ PUBLIC AucrIox.-On THUkSDAY NOR
ssnS. & Zee .ss nth = 4 e r. Iss
a Of the Furniture and Effects. comprisins- ''n
h!issh h. Bookssse. 8 ssss Of Book skeivss.s
paIlor aud Chamber Carpets ard Curtains.
mahoEhny Chairs, caue-seat Chairs, rfz 4
farior Ornements and Lamps,
MahoGsny Bedsteads and Washstands.
Dining room Furniture, China, lsss and Croc kery
Gookipg and other Stoves, Table Cutlery,
Iosen me ws1 gefisrsi assortment of Household
IL. Isrms ~ So and under cash over that sum .
Sots1 9is and - day. tor satisfactorily endorsed
dsa any 'n !. &. MCGUIRE 4 Co, Aucs,
By. G. Mcguire 4 CO.. Auctionesrs. !
REN;F.FRENCH'STE HANNUALsALE
Pa ssa ss.r a. s sssss Of
IA syery DEPARTMENT Of Literature. Science, and
ns Gil soois ve.ss So So ns sss Pssy sg
Books. Buffers fne Gift Books, for 1854 Stationery
Of every variety; ell Of which viii be sold very low
private sale at half prlce: Call and see. -
de.hd BEN. r. FRENCH, Salesman.
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4 IGHrE & BRApBURY,s

I IGHrE { BRADBURY's
M..r.. LIeHTE q. BRkbb6ARhY. . q New
York, having estabLshed in wsshinston s-A
branch ts q Their factor, offer g the labhcyHT6
'A' 49, - most P PAN 5s'0f'meh' Oh 49,
saoS R:ep II e b Ss1s sss
3 And 50 Iqstsument;. eqbracing every interme-
sisboissey osysd ~ Octave. and ranging IN pros
Win II wy Ilsis.ss III s " PRICES
s!e! s.sssss a .s.s :.
~, ssssss as.s s;s:s, re. s.eaa..
Ss. s2S1 ea Q. e combined oys
Or. Macon. GOtsoEsif, simm. and others Of ECU ssusi
Pianos Tuned and Repaired at the shortest notice
~ 81 rS.ss 70 s sss
on FL ,,th street one door south Of Pa
AND SPLIT WOOD.
Am nov prepared e furnish my customers and the
s. s .ss sa,a q 4s
:S ss, s:s s. s:s ,. &
Green Wo sSf White Ash tsss and stow. sizes,
I, ksns VALLEY ceal, lsmah sizs) for cooking
a.. al S:s n: !
FoR SALE. I fs. &c syl|is kssssp Vines =,
on fSfNffS6s i Ssasspasis f i.~.S. si ssS
s.:ss%ss. as y
as cS S4RIs'a aaS FasHlH kAR 2sP .Sd
the loves. remnnsrative prices. Paper hanging
vorEmsnship susrsntesS q I'll s essss ana s00a
sae ss!: BITE 5s ar T. Ess tit ss
Ar HARys sYRsT s sUHEGpEJykP aIrsrER DE.
70 Nc; ssi street. between 10th - ~
0YSTERs, K cans q ali sises, sciss.
pc go i1r ~ Snr,ssm.s Prseenfs Also. 6ne
q ana I; sss sasssssa e is,Y, y
e;s:s: 'd !. ne .ls',i:s s sc'lf; A....
ArEHEEsxIDssSSE1 EHh ssg s5s T gsss1 cr1gs
bargains BARGAINS !, BARGAINsu.
AT WILL WILLIAM Az s hkH5;f skssow co'r'
NO. 40 fa. ars".s mex 81 '''ea. s''e''is Jaetse"
lsss leave 70 inform my Cd eussomers, ssd, the
= e q l. e:v e. rs EHs
SSk hEx.s go Ssl f.s.s :,s Scr!
Determined to cell st q bsasS eest :. -
,,. ss E Elf: !:
Tuosv. NOTICE. 60
Mos - o. ses Spssons5s nsvins .sssttsd %
ss ss az srss g ne s
tented sr .sssssss sksa We saraesy S e s' %
n S:.l sssA = : MUNRO.
UssFuL SRsssgs Is ssss, s.. .,...
Tat fsee being sse1lsds the Ssxt e vksf Q by
END ss: q:
B: s:S s 5 g!
IS; 8: ! ~ q 8 =:
~ :; s az al & aail Importer.
f Q = 2 2 2 I, q. 8 3 9 As
eoepsssss SrId ~ 1s llo9s, 6Ysssr BsolIs!s,
.s.:s Ssets. ysssss:, fs. .ss
3. s sS IS 20 g Sc e ss'.s's' r
an AeeS, o. Es!lexs. IsIl' s ssf (
a ssgss <ss hs55 a. FFk sss'ls1 -.
w. s T !; IS So: -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-12-28
MxH's DRHss syIfs,
v.,..,p.s.,.. Moss Bsstssss Ssiss,
YessAs Bssissss Sstfs,

NoAH WALxH & Co., Marble Hail Clothing
Store, Browne Hotel Building, would respectfully
announce that their annual displsy of Fall and
Winter Clothing IL now ready for inspection. IL
70 comprised Of an assortment Of Gentlenieu's And
YOUTH Clothing Of the newest and richest designs
In material, trimming, and workmanship.
To those who study excellence with eoonomv in
fashionable articles Of Dress an opportunity il nov
Tor Collecting from the most attractive stock
81 kssdy Made Clothing in this city, at very re-
dncod prices $3.50 ap 28-ly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-12-28

45S w MYTH sTsEffED' 81. 45S
ssn.torss members Of Congress, Nav. and Army
the MeIopoliss can ind spacious and pleasant
ROOMS; with or without BOARD, within a few
steps of the Patent and Post Once Departments
"A hne, roomy, pleasant Basement Once Room
also Tor rent Apply as above. NO IS I'm
RoARDIEG a desirable front rooms, 4 connect
~, - ing . WITH or without Board. Apply st 4of
IStn street. oetween u and II sta. 49, nos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-12-28

DE. Bills OPINION OF HosTxrrKK,s BrrrxR's-
SPRINGFIfLD, ILL.,, April IL, la56 SONS months
since while recovering from an attack Of r er it.
tent Fsver vas reg nestsd to ~ Hoststters Bit
of oonvaiesoenss from fSyer It il but rimpIe Jus
tee 70 say that IT restored the powers Of dixs.
tive organs, and ut the same tine kept my bowels
gently open. have no hesitancy IN saying that,
hitherto 10 Tsing Il in my practice il hss in every
In thus speakins freely Off, fer from pus patsnt
medicine, On article u By no means claims g be.
/ 70, sale By Drusslsts and dssisrs ssnsrsiiy sv
4erywhere. de 27-eoSt
& THxrrNxsr CLOTHING EsrAsLrsHnrnrr IN wAsu-
rSefoN CITY II. u. McCemiy & Co., are now re-
celvlng their fall styles Of Clothing made TO order for
their retail trade. Furnishing Goods Of every kind
Trunks yalises And Carpet Gags. 3S8 and 800 Pa.
avenue, National Hotel Building. 90 l0-Sm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-12-28

We ARE RxQuKsrKD to invite attention TO the
aedygtssment, Of br. WooIfSgn, the optician. 26l
Pene9ylve ana avenues betwse Twelfth and Thir-
aad Statea IT win be seen that his
s1ectao'ey And ere glassoss ere rccommended b.
many eminent gelt,emen. psssumsd r. bs Judges II
taei good eqalisiss, end 81 tts comfort ts bs de-
riysd Hon their ase by those uhs require the AID
e nsse imPorta9s insffnmsntsilties. d.. w. kas
bean locate5 IN this city Tor several yeass de 2y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-12-28

w CAKES AND PASTRY.
w Have on hand and In preparation, large a.
sortment Of CAKES and PASTRY for the ap-
proaching holidaya w . neme-Pound, Plum. Jel-
ly. Coffee and Tea Cakos; Mince and Amid Plea
Fsmiiies In wsat will do well to leave orders in
desired. THOS HAVENNER -
de ls-tysn2 331 ST, bet. q ard eth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-12-28

OtkUs
On the 9TH isstant, shout half ps.t SIX O'Clock.
s;sia, CLAY IS sssa Il ssss q
N2 Roy Of hss ase gave more pron.se Of future
So@s ssG s51ss 1sisss
hl1 n1afes ana wae qeeeyvodiy ioyef deafiy by I'll
nus n9H s9 sd s,i 4; rsis,iyes md lsnds
Tksssi s. 10 kssS sstsim Ss; su.toh'd =
Ana ss sf 4 se masi x qESP away;
r1Te vsseh i wis6sTiag Leaf by lsAf,
s saos sa1sk IIge sys Sc boiiin n an MAJ
His asi VII ssi: ssss ~ sen ''4 sss ss q
i IS !
&c. &c isess = Il 9.
.!:!!' i! Z. /; &;
-: 3 u; s g, IS. ,,s. ys!s.: :.
= i $ Z g ss'ssS; e s = e!s
IS a. So s.f;ss s 6: 6 sss 81 .s 3:
): !. I 9 ~! = q 80 ks e: :aais
5 J ] ! |
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-12-28
PnNrIRsu-Persons desiring Pennies win sivay
lind them Tor exchange ct the Star Once oounter.

Mas, WINsI0w, an experienced nurse and female
lhyslcian, has Scofhinf SuxpJo CHfldes 1teSk-
iss, which greatly Actascs the process Of teetkns
~ soitenInx the gums, I.ducinE al lnhAmmatiol-
VIII ellay Al paln. and In sure 20 regulate the
bowelss Depend upon t. mothers, it will give resi
70 yQrreeiyee and relief ud health to your infants
Perfectly ale IN ell oaseA Sec advertisement in
another column. % lilly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-12-28

~ rzossE sTn srAns n rn1nrsp on nm
AsTBsf, srRAn RRRss IN BsR soyrH OF BALfr-
uon., IRIS RDrrIoS n 20 LARsR.As TO RDQrIHB n
20 - PIT TO rRxss AT An RARLy HouR; ADyKR-
Rfsxa.sfss fHxxxSozR, SHOULD m sHxf IN NJ
wKLvx o'cLocK, E.s orHnwIs1 THxy NAY Eo7
APPxAR UNTIL TEE MKT DAy. - r.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-12-28
,S Iyy'ssT Up RuEyCJEsIIyEA,

Ar HARvsYYsssT r RoERGfEd5ykpa3 ysrKR pE
POT, No. 2s1 Q street, between 10th ~ -
snc lits ssrests issss supply q thoss 81 Il
0YSTERS, In cans Of all sizes, soiss-
pc nr Chrisemas prssents. Also, 6ne
cans Of ell sizes, and warrsnt them to keen 70
% ell parts Of the unitsd Ss1Sss Al
o.Sss i'a : =. Snort acs RysY Agent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-12-28

EoR SALE, ) ~ fSass klSsssRAvINes and
Would max. xs.y sss.oPtitts lrs.ent for the 81;
~ Il .sa :eS
bad and common WINDOW. SHADES. PIC
u SHiE CORDS and TAsSE LS, NAILS and
the lowest remnnerstive prices. Paper-hanging
executed N city or county. fanotuality and good
Workmanshlp guaranteed IN al cases.
.... J.MARKRITERs4es 9Th street..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-12-28

PAYIse a D1Br.-This morning, q hackman
named Mullen went into Browns Hotel and made
demand on gentlemen for &5 for driving him
around the city: The gentleman denied that he
had ever been IN his hack, but Mullen insisted.
and Cunning little pertinaciously the gentleman
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-12-28

Gorzs 10 Lx<vs -. James Poind<xter Dusen-
berry, y. p. Va" ~ be called himseif, who was
s:ss<;sd ~ 0ncsrs Norwood Bell aed Carter, q
ths Esexds and police, srprsssd e. he-rinG be
ks,ssy ssd : rePlag f. Esnblsss-" De gsys
eenr1<y for he p>.oeaole coudoct and ssid be
vs xc1nz = leave this city - spon = b could "a
20 Il an old custen g unpiey steol-1 seona
in.;es.l,.ing houses or lzte. hey hsfs hem
cc4crenk - nngmea1ed nusnbers~ @ ~ : lins
= ee.9asic.zlon frsm he1sn - she unn,I1iaa
f'sns co1ptete, Zach pixood o. popcS makin<
nek; snd as process u dnwfn1 II sl71sro1;
en1 ne Yoenx in<n q he citios Wis have m6sey
= seLie1 :, soplsg al Ihssns.as usDd - socssS
are yefIo1s, znd ZONE AZ them freuuen1lx -
- Pilesef - v1ssims c,sh = WsII - kIe -.
cry, o-foss thry gss . TIE !. den"
cA.Srv Rs&s = ms se.,.s.s, uor,.-.rn7
2a11ee - hling ~ povsusss Q - = -
es.e1asy sssu< ~ - ~ iS1S r. ~ -. :.
rzc;on Isr kfzd1nG On - eonnescc1 ~
Ee{fr - tee Ue116cr nVors. ~ - U-'~5--,
escase1a =. s.ss;>l 6nss 81 - : -. :
- 49, .eek 1s4s, "a s ~ - ~ -, -
&C. I|;': 81 s. 81 g
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SPECIAI, N0TfCE

THE UNSETTLED. ACCOUNTS. OF TIA
+ - late firm of ELvANs 4 1HoNPsox viii b, place.
IN the hands of third party on the 18th J1nuar]
Pscx. Not wishing 20 be longer harsasee1 VIII
these accounts, and with view 10 6pal settlement
OF the Whole outtandlng business, Il l. only neces
sary g say that we shall reserve no fright Of ~
!, Dc - ~ fstatsN5S ELvANSS& THOMPSON
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-12-28

ufn ssAa yvnssnzssns xzsss - rnssnns
uypxR rEs PRcvfsfoSs ~ fH1 Law prRscrrHs
fHsx 10 BE PxrxrxD IN 1u .xAv1ns
rHn tAnsBs1 cIncuLAuoN wIrH1H fn1 DxzTyxRY
OF rHH oyyfcx- Ira TOTAL DArLY c1RcuLAfrox n
noRs THAS DouDLR fHAr OF ANT orHxR pkuY
PAINTED N szx Dlsrnrer % cotsHuA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-12-28

A SOUVENIR OF THE SeAsos. The pupils d
sentcd beautiful papier machc jeweiry box e
their principal teacher, Mis- Elyans, through
Master isaac Bassett, who made neat presents
ZION speech. Miss Elvans replied in betting
terms, and very heartily wished them the best en-
joyment Of the Christmas week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-12-28

rhiEnDLf Co-oIxnATIos. = The truck upon
which 10 conveyed the Implements with which
the American Hook and Ladder Company operate
At nfes having been broken recently, the Metro
poiitan, a sister company Of the IRE department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-12-28

WArcH Bryan, drunk and disor
dsriyi dismissed. Andrew King, stealing; Jail
- IS. Geo. Robinson, do; do. $2I5. Fighter
dodgers were accommodated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-12-28

Ora CIrrzRxs should not make any rash en-.
EAgements for to-mnrrnw evening, O. at that time
the Concert Of the Society Of st. Vincent Of Paul
Tor the bene6t Of the poor Of the city, IL to be re-
peated, In the Concert Hall Of wfllard,s Hotel
which viii on this occasion be opened for the
first time to the public. -.srssr = 4 - :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-12-28

sj 49, go ~. s.ss1E I =.
NJ k;SSs; aag Ca Sa;ss 3;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-12-28

~ AND SPLIT WOOD.
am now prepared 70 furnish my customers and the
pubic with. Oak, Pine, and Hickory w COD, of
ne best kind. sawed and split any length or size
s., 10. Also, best Qualities of COAL, vixs
Black Nine Vein Red Aeh, tsgg size,) suitable for
Green Wood. White Ash. tsxs and stove sizes)
suitable for radiators and ranges.
stoves, q prime srticle. - - -
A call il respectfully soliclted.
CHAS. w. MITCHELL, 18th st.
de 2 adjoining Cana, south side Of bridge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-12-28

BARGAINS: BARGAINS y BARGAINS y!
CHRIsrNAs PEEsxSfs AND T0ys BELOW Cosr
... Ar WILLIAM GRUPEss,
No. 40 Pa arenxe, sses ~ arsa, sspossts Jaekso'
beg leave 10 inform my old customers, asd Ii,
public in general that 4 have lust Opened 8 yer,
WORK BOXES, CHINA IGOOOS, PORTE
iMONNAlEsss nd sfaes Fancy Gods ard Novel
t,es, suteels nf Holiday efsseats, who'll IN
Fienes. ON hand. = 1-t4eII deH-1W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-12-28

TIE TEnrERAscB ALLY RowprHs .--In the
case Of Daniel Carroll, John Boyle, and Patrick
on John Lynch, the jury found the two Ant
named dsfeadant: guilty and Patrick Boyle not
guilty We are insesmed by the Justice who
ans s' me shs esss Wa 6se,s e, sl
keep ont Of the war unti! he was a1ested nnder
bench warraet The Boyies were favorably
spoken Of bv NJ. Charles Wood and the examin-
and indnstrious young men, which is much to
their credit, Sering that their 1ocatioo Wa that
common den Of Fowdyism known a. uTempev-
9 nee aleu- y The oasaes q Which Carroll and
and eosss % Court, was committed on Sunday
nearly opposite 81. Patrick's Church. II IL hoped
that the conviction Of these men viii operate Is
toat vieInify, sach disorders having frequsntiy
attached % So Psrink's chnfeh. = =
TAxrxs ExAr.--Afoadsy night, yoaag man
respectfully connected In thf Fifst Wsfd, ksvina
been an sefious fs0lfc and fntoxicatod w.s taken
BY his parents aud locked In his chambef, In the
anement, and prsbably wsnting mors fIquos, be
dstsrmined to make his escape. There was bnt
one way, and That required the nerve Of san
rsssA; u, Hs esSsyss T % shs ss1snPt; Jumped
ar.ars . - 81 oaly injasiss sis cone ;li9Ss
co>s sbout ~ face.
.. sss % s s r. < sAss rish /:
Z. 0Fe1bufy, - Ney1 Xork, have esthHebed Z
E1evenths uest, sdjotutnx the 3kea&pe, Inn 3key
cl1im - keep 8e ntKe1 "a meet MID -
ment q pianos b bs foun1 sooth e New foek,
and q New Yssk factory Psieess
Tns youxo kAps1s = Ma Nnt1hH 2urn1nssv
eelebsaeo1 cbfD1m6o ~ - 1su11go1 - ~
$500 - 49, IA 4 8 IL ~ 9;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-12-28

One making an appropriation to take IN an
rel4y the gutter the east side Of Twelfth stree
king the laying Of watsr mains In certain strcct1
one authorizing water mains to be laid In stree
north, from Thirteenth 10 Fourteenth streets wes.
ons authorizing water mains 70 be laid In Ne,
York avenue, from Thirteenth 70 Fourteent
streets west one for the relief Of Jeremia
O'Conner -z------.-..----- -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-12-28

FOR RENT-The south HOUSE of the row Of
street. betyesn p and e streets north. Also, the
three nsw four, story dwellings 9Th street. front
all the modern improvements, and are desirabiy To-
f Sk3sf f Rr, sssGms, @e SfPy e B4LpyWhN
Attorney e Law, No. 40 La. avenue, near 9Th ct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-12-28

err couxcus, Dec. 27.--Board Of Asdersn<n
The PETITIONS Of william Ebbett and r. II. Git
letf FOE water mains through certain streets, were
received, and duly referred -
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1859-01-20

ysyITf, Sr1,.,.,ifar has ,.~,,t ,,Ic1suro i, an
pounrino thai he b. rr.,JI,. ar.rauoe papt-
to issue on SATURDAY. JANUARY /. 1859.
Hr larJra. iaa3~omr1I. and ao<, cpiaolrj. IrutIg
Nrrxs,j,g- egry ,,qdi.,L,f
Il win be Il suncrh raIto Sheet. porHlr the
size OF the New York Ledger, confirming Nine
broad Columns on each page. - inches in
lpueth and double the guautitv Of reading
matter uiycn hy any weekly uancr now pub
I..l,ad -np,l,r,t,.ipa, tnc rh.ir,.r and freshest
matter. selected and Original. furnished from
abroad and mt home. f. will be In aII' Fo-
,ncrts 4 LnrxG i.-contai4iug the mo-
auctigns pf rh. most p,DrIar}vriirr- i'm liberal
auaniIly-Romlua. Stories. E--uys Poems
Anecdotes. Sketches. Editorials. Notices al
Amusement, and the Arts. Ec.. Ec.-in fine
all things which are new. beautiful, interest
iug. and attractive. Each Number viii con-
J1ln not only a carefully condensed synopsis
Of the General News during each week. but
all the yc.y latest information ana Telcgraplic
DeSpa:rhrs up to Tie hour Of going TO press.
THE Constellation" will not he au Iiiustra-
ted Papcr-as the picture sheets arc-hut it
will contain beautiful Designs and Eu-ray-
ings, when they really Illustrate and ornament
a subject.
The subscriber has already engaged a Corps
of Contributors, "a Train Of Stars, unequal
led for genius, briIiancy hy those OF amy
other journal now published, no matter what
may be its prctcusious. 1t is with no slight
qualification that he announces his success in
engaging. after m~ch persuasion, the ahIr and
experienced services Of Il geutlcaau. so long
and 50 Justly eminent. rs Mr. PARK BENJAMIN
Connected for twenty years with the Press OF
New York City. and always successful in his
literary ENTERPRISES. whether as Editor. Au-
thor. or Public Speaker. the name of Mr. Ben
iamin is nm aueury OF certain GOOD fortune
The Public may rest assured that no mean,
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1859-01-20

pistols were ready. fred, but my un-
steady hand saved me from death-tron
hell. The report OF the pistol ronsed the
neighbors. Crowds rushed IN, and was
seized and bound My life was saved,
but nv wife, my Mary, the beautiful, the
loved Oh, God
Then came a trial. was charged
with the murder Of my wite-l charged
myself with it. | Was tried, bat my faith.
er was wealthy, respected and esteemed,
and | was acquitted told them that
was guilty, asked them to avenge her,
but the stern Judges only turned away
and wept'
oh the horrors Of that court room
/ could see my Mary sitting before he
her fair lace mangied "nd diStieurcd, her
lovely turn bruised and bloody, her gold
en- tre>scs torn and disheyelled, nd gore
encrp>ted OH tine ruby lips ! had 50 otteu
kissed
And my babe was there, too, Not
as was his wont, merry, lively and joyous
No; he too, told Of the horrid work had
done Oh, God , while that scene last
ed, | suffered worse agonies than hell IS
can be-"
/ Then there came blank in my exist
cnco--a long series Of years destitute of
light or reason. was 4 gibbcrin@ idiot,
and no one hoped for my ever returning
to reason OF society know nothing Of
those long drcary years. They are void
and dark They are Il blot on the page Of
my life, without one ray Of light to ilIum-
inc the darkness. Tacn was dead to
this world,
BY -and-by, however the clouds drift
cd away Light shone upon me, and
began to rcco9uizc what passed around
me- was myself again 1t was as Il
resurrection from death to me. to be re
stored once more to the old familiar scenes
Of my childhood"
j asked form Mary. She was dead,
She had lived just long enough to forgive
and bless me. Then She dicd-a peace
tuI aud happy death, had it not been for
the thought that | had caused it. Mary
, is now in Heaven. ! know she is, for
she was an angel here. and uaught but
The .cnan@ing Of her sphere was required.
Aye, Mary is in Heaven"
And my parents they were dead too.
Ny mother died as soon as She heard Of
nay horrible crime. My father lived to
see me acquitted aud placed in aa Insane
Asylum, and then ne sunk beneath the
lnhiction. Thus, |, their beloved son.
caused the death of two of the kindest
parent. that ever breathed-Iieayen for
give me -
But, my hoy-my bright-eyed boy
was no where to be found No enc knew
his fate lie had been thrown out by me
into the street-furthtr no one knew
He had disappeared from the scene mys-
tcriouSiy, and naUght could be found to
furnish Il trace of him. have searched
everywhere for him, but it has all heen
in vain. Ny bny--hc must he a man
now would give the world to find him :"
" y hard story, indeed, good sir, SAID
the young man.
" Aye, indeed, and it should forever
warn young men from the liquid curse
the distilled death"
Old man, you have reformed me. |
shall never again permit the vile distlIla-
tion to poilutc my lips"
"Good my friend. Tell me your name
that may record it, as ! do all my con
yerts.'
II
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Tue year opens bloodiIy in the metrop-
oils. Within the present week our local
columns have recorded the shooting of
Mrs Brown, the Stabbing Of Patrick Cos
grove, the murder Of jeremiah +. Looney,
the murder Of Matthew de Santez, the
stabbingo of Francis j Reynolds, the shoot
inc of Edward Helm, and the murder Of
Harmon Curnon-the latter event being
fully detailed in this mornings edition.
Beside these, we have given number Of
slight atfrays, which, although Of grave
character, are insignificant in the presence
Of the sanguinary horrors here alluded to,
Most Of these crimes are the direct off
spring of the low grogshops which ours Q
every corner Of the city, poisoning alike
the mortals Of the people, and the atmos-
phore they breathe The case of Curnon
is one Of different character. Innate
blood thirstness, excited by jealousy, pro-
duced the terrible result.-N, j. Tribune,
1th.
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