Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-04
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THf fAsKRs BALL last night was , truly Iivelv
and enjoyable affair. Our German friend. h.vs
reduced the capability Of social eniovmen, % q.
science, and we have yet to see the Ara, ,ex,,,.
gathering oftheirs In which the Cow OF good "a,
Ing was not all pervading, and maintained fro,,
the start to the close So all through last night,
without heediBg the weather straw the festiv
tiles were kept up at the Assembly rooms and
the company, usual, comprised not a few Of
our leading citizens who know when and where
to look for good time.
The MONTGOMERY GUARDS give their seventh
annual ball to- night at the Assembly Rooms, on
Louisiana avenue. The success of this company
In such matters on former occasions is the best
guarantee OF good time to. night The public
are INVITED; and those that drop in cannot fail 10
be highly entertained by the Celtic gallantry and
beauty that Will be assembled there 10 greet them
Esputa's band will be In attendance: and such a
supper and refreshments will be provided as the
montgomery Guards are famous for getting nm
Court OF CLAIMS Yesterday, Judge Black
ford delivered the opinion Of the Court in the
case OF the children and heirs of DR.. Jas Thatch-
er, adverse to the claim. Judge Loring delivered
eseparate opinion .concurrng with Judge Black
opinion. "S
Judge Blackford delivered the opinion of the
Court In the case OF the heirs of George Gates.
adverse TO the Claim. Adjourned
"CoL. JAMES PrPEs."-The public will, of
course, not forget the rich entertainment offered
by this famous Individual at Philharmonic Hall,
to- ght, II being his 'sSong and Chit Chat Of
Travel in manv lands" which has been so uni
versally Landed by the press. The entertainment
Is designed for the most INTEL ent and fash
able audiences, and will no doubt draw largely
In that line might.
CENTRE MARKET Notwithstanding the very
unfavora6le weather this morning, there was an
average supply Of provisions in the old stands of
the Centre Market. The business was dull, the
weather preventing very numerous attendance
OF purchasers. The approaches to the market
were wet and muddy, and the gangways propor-
tionateiy dirty and uncomfortable.
ATAN ELEcTroS held Yesterday In the Office of
the Washington Gas Light Company, the fol-
lowing Directors were duly elected to serve: G.
w. Riggs, VIM. 6. Freeman, John w Thomr-
son, representing the kholders Of the City OF
Washington; VIM. l.. CAV and Charles w Ro.
gers OF Philadelphia.
Miss Nj. A. BAKER, blind lady, is advertised
to deliver an original poem, entitled simmer
Life, at the Smithsonian, this evening. We
notice that the Boston papers speak in very high
terms Of the entertainment, and it certainly COM
mends itself to the favor Of the charitable and
philanthropic.
THE FOUNTAIN at the Capitol was In full play
at noon to day, with Aqueduct water, commenc-
Ing at the time the Senate took up their line OF
march from the old chamber to the new
WATCH RErURNs.-Lewis Kraft, drunk and
dssorderly; fine and costs. Lemuel Beckett col
disorderly; held for a hearing. VIM Bailey
vagrant; workhouse 90 days. Jas. Logan, do D.; do.
OPTIcIAS AND OCULIsr-Dr. WoLFsoN, 9Th ST :,
corner OF Pennsylvania avenue, continues to fur
nish all requiring them with his celebrated Vfnezu-
Worlds FAIR Many thousands have ' tried them,
for cons 1itations as an ocuiisi. he repn,ston Of
his glasses to remedy near sightedness, failing
cataract, c., is universally establshsd throusRout
Europe as well as the United States. HIS charges
are extremely moderate.
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1.-THE WAY OF TRANsGRRssoRs rs HaRp"-FoI-
low the counse and heed the advice contained in
searches It treats Of the evil effects Of early abuse
and indulgence, Is embellished with elaborate col
Of EXPOSES the ascy ord1srs R Roaass
adopted for the ofiocdI as well as heTsditary
edy for expuns ing trace Of the virus from the
system sold by Or: Barrow, Isl Prince st., New
MoDERs MrRacLEs..rhe remarkable cures eff
tected bv Mrs. Nj. N, GARDENERS celebrated Indian
Medcins, which staLds unrvaIled as the great cure
fSr COUGHS SoId, Group. bronchitis and Lung
Potter, l54 Washington street, Boston, General
Agents. de 2S-Iw
the PhIladelphIa Confectionery, corner 18th and r
streets. Toe Cream and Water Ices So cents per
quart. de rs I'm
NEW SUPPLIES AND PRICES REDUCED
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