Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-10-26

THE FUNERAL OF THE LATE Frederick CAL
Lam took place yesterday morning from tue resi-
dence OF his parents in + street. and was numer-
ously attended. At O'Clock, a. m the funeral
procession moved from the house, headed by two
gentlemen, uncovered, followed BY acolytes bear
Ing an elevated cruciAx and Zig hted tapers. Then
came the pastor Of St. Matthew's Church, tat
which the deceased was a gular attendant1 in
his ceremonial robes, followed by SIX Young gen.
tlemen bearing the body Of their deceased friend
the parents and other relatives, and a numerous
train Of friends. The procession moved through
Fifteenth street to the church. where solemn hi Oh
mass was celebrated by DR.. White assisted by
Rev +. y. Boyle, Of St Patrick's Church. and
Rev John Mentally, of st. Matthew's. A SOL
deceased had been a prominent member for a
number of years; after which an appropriate
eulogy was pronounced by DR.. White. The ser
vices over at the church, the remains Were taken
to the family vault at Mount Olivet, and con
signed to their last resting place.
The POLITICAL Discussion IN ALEXANDRIA,
LAST NIGHr.-The Gazette Of this morning says
Liberty Hall was densely crowded last nj ght,
with persons eager to hear the discussion between
Messrs Shackelford, Hunton, and Brent-the
Bell, Breckenridge, and Douglas electors-who
each spoke for one hour when, by agreement, Mr.
Shackelford closed the discussion, in speech Of
about twenty minutes. Each gentleman AGO uitted
himself very creditably, and was aPplauded by
bis political friends Mr.. Sheckelford was par
dcularly happy, and calamity and with ability
upheld the cause Of the Union, and advocated the
election Of Bell and Everett His speech told
with the audience, who evinced their apprecia-
uon Of the speakers effort and their own feelings
In manner that must have given renewed assur-
ance TO the friends Of the Union" -.
LADIES, ATTKSrIoS-There are but few fancy
or millinery stores In this city where the ladies
can get bonnet made trimmed in the latest
fashion, and out Of materials Of the best quality
But smong them all none has such good reputa-
ton flor the quality Of the goods and skin with
which the work is done) as that Of Mrs r. G
Etchison, No. ~ Pa. av., between Eighth and
Ninth streets. The bonnets speak for themselves
and can be seen any fine day on the avenue grazing
the heads Of the most fashionable peoplein WASH
ington: 1t
LADIES' FESTIVAL AT the festival ofthe ladies
Of the Fourth Presbyterian Church, at Thcrn's
Hall last evening, a large numser Of both sexes
were present, and an abundance of everything
good to eat and pleasant to look at. The hot cof~
fee, with chicken fxens; the ice cream and the
oher refreshments; the flowers and useful and
fancy articles appeared to be just to the taste and
liking OF the numerous company. And then the
beautiful young ladies; whatfhall be said ofthem.
Go and See. rs-r
PROF BELMONT, the wizard and magician, was
favored with another large and highly respectable
audience last night, which he treated to an entire
new bill, going through all the experiments with
The same ability as marked his previous per.
formances There will be a matinee given to-
morrow afternoon, Saturday. at p mi, for the
LADIES' and children; and we advise all 90 60 who
have not already beena Sc "a " =
70 ,srE8gS 'a-s r = z -. all EDIi
n CIRcvrr covss Ito. day, several cases gtow-
ing out OF unsettled accounts between, sqndIy In
dlyiduais were taken up and disposef Of by jury.
fhe business 9f the term Is progfessisg rapidly,
and with every prospect Of a speedy conclusion
ORSrRALsGgAfD-Hogss CASES. --Wm. Robins
drunk, and "a pos n himself indecentiy; fine and
costs, % l53sW ID. Jones, drunk and disorderlr;
81 f5, Thos Kelly was dismissed, and Jno, Ban
mister was fned 90 Is s. e 80 : i "a
Dr. scHssoH will be In this city on the 3ist
Instant 10 TO asFai a. ~ 81 se-t ~ 81,