davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-08

A New Hampshire editor was lately rob-
bed while travelling. How mach the thief
made by the operation may be discovered by
the Indignant epistls he Immediately sent to
ms victim, returning the pocket-book -
~ gu miserable cuss, here's youf pocket-book.
| don't keep no sich. For a man dressed as
well as you was to 60 round with wallet
with nothing III ID but lot of newspaper
scraps, q, pair of wooden combs, two news
paper stamps, and pass from. railroad
director, is contemplate imposition. on the
public. AS hear you are an editor re-
turn your trash. ] never roos only gentle
men," 4re sa. srw r
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-08

BROOKLYN WArER.-Wheu the project
Brooklyn with, pure water was
firt spoken of in the City Council, a Com,
mite was appinted to make inquiries and
report. irst as to the quality of the, water to
be Procured, in comparison with the water
OF De wells and second as to the cost of
theaqnednct, DC. The Brootlyn Eagle gives
As q part Of the examination of
oneof the persons questioned 80.
hes:ioD-What animalcuIes are general.
y dscovered III the water Of the BROOKLYN
weki esi4 sas sisaseag $50 NJ ste So ssSss'f.
answer Chiefly .leap cats. iss :s:.sns.
Qaestion-Are they nnmerous {
Answer-Almost as numerous as the news
papS articles on the water question. . .
sstioa What pTopostion Of cat world
> els,aieal analysis Of Brooklyn veil water
EXHIBIT. ..s a.;,.
AsWer--I cannot say, but it is estimated
hat their united tails would reach the length
of ~ proposed aqueduct. q 'is
Qlestioa--Do you. think sinslesaaltett
veil iforls water superiorsto one pretty well
So e4ed~ with those animals { '.s
A{wer-In general. I think il Is not de- |
,itab9 9that water for nice drinking should
aste lpo stroagly Of cat & VI seas asiat
Qustioa--Csn yoas explain ! the reason
ghy fe water Of Govanus Creek j. less cat /
J MOI thaa formerly! ss...s
An lRer-Itis supposed to have sn.ns con-
.ectiq With the increased manaksesne Of
ausa( l.sa...ss,ssT esfsas .assq s,,sssl /
Qp&kion- What corporation would b /
most Iely to bring 4 certain and constant
Sppf& i wster istoatbe essya ati'@f'4 ~
'An1 sg- -Ths corporasioa of smilkmsn.l.s
H1x r., ~ annoyance -Novo, f,o;n 81 I
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-08

/ How Par KNEW HIS PIG.-Pat Me- Kiinstry
at Cincinnati, charged Dennis Doolsn with
"stalin' his pig.'q Patproved the loss of the
animal. which wasatraced to ! the prisoners
POSSESSION.
Judge-Well, Patrick, how did you know
the pig was yo,,rsq s-.Ei = 'slsa : btes8
Patriek-snre, tlsySvas no mistakins che
eratpre--she had two black spots on the
rump, one black ear, an Elegant black. star
IN her fofehead, and the beautifulest kink. in
her tail yer honor ever saw sFl - fhA
Judge-Had you any other reason for
knowing the animal was yours9 ssdf ssa
Patrick-Yes; knew her voice..
Judge-Whose voicea 'ass
Patrick-The voice ofmy pig: Yer honor.
AS soon as she saw me she gave grunt aud
q squeal, as to say, there | am, ynasterl,'a o,
yer honor, she knew me well enough. and
would know her voice twenty miles off.. -
VI Upon such conclusive testimony Deunis
was found guilty ant, sentenced toiinpnson-
ment at hard labor six mouths. .s,i ii l,.fs
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-08


Eye WATER FOR HoRsEs AND CATTLE, to
be used with syringe daily: s '''''
Sugar of lead, drachm. ] sol
Tincture of Digtalis, J an ounce. s.ea
Soft water, pint.
Shake when used. This also constitutes
fine cooling lotion for severe brusies from
kicks or otherwise , se;.r, 9f5tG
Bloodwarts may. soon be removed by ap-
plying the following lotion for a few success
i've days: @5@Nli a efs t'+' @sat1
s Nitrate Of silver, drachm. es -, VI
Soft water, 1ounce. Mix. sue gagai
Collie and suppression Of urine in horses
may be quickly relieved by administering in
q pint cf warm ale OF water the following
mixture
Sweet spirits Of nitre, ssag
elWPenslne,a .aaD8 @1aa ~,4as qs-i,r ~
Laudanum, Of each ounce. ,..f .s.e.s
Oil Of juniper. an ounce. Nix.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-08

Whist are yos doing my son!' said q
father to his boy Billy. Stacking sweet
fesn cigar, fathef;I made liz -TksSw it
away this minute ;dont you know that 4
boy chat smokes sweet fern viii smoks. TO-.
baseo, aadifhe smokes tpbaeSo hsswill drink
,yunp. asd # hs dsiaks ranwhs will lie. and aif
,ka.iies he fwiD stesI aadsifhe ssseals lie will
ieen,nit murder, and if4s murdevs lls,will be
,:aungs ae ssssss u 1assaisl saia~s #
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-24

AFFAIRS AT RICHMoND.-Presiden Davis has
telegraphed to Memphis that Gen. Price, of Mo-.
is not to be superseded, and adds, 81 have not
received a tender Of Missouri troops, and conse-
quently have no power to make apportionments
for them, or to control their organization
The Nashville Union Of December 10 has a let
ter from Richmond, of December 3, which states
that President Davis had under consideration a
matter which would, In all probability, result in
the resignation Of Gen. Wise and all his officers
In his legion; In which event, Obedah Jennings
Of the Enquirer, aud oppose the administration
with all his power, which 10 not a little. The
correspondent thinks ''this would be a most un-
fortunate circumstance, at this juncture, when a
single turn Of the wheel may bring endless disas-
ter to the South
In the Virginia Legislature, the contest for Con-
federate States Senator Is conducted with a great
deal of rivalry between Messrs. Hunter and Bar
bour. The friends Of both are confident Fol
the other Senator, VIM. Ballard Preston is put
forward by the wings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-24
The French Press on the War Question

NEW YORK, Dec % The latest advices per
steamer Edinburg, which passed Cape Race on
Saturday, as follows:
LONDON, Dec - The Paris Temps approves
Of mediation by friendly powers I'm the difficulty
between England and the United states according
to the agreement made at the Paris conference,
and SAYS that France alone can be mediator.
The Presse advocates an energetic intervention
between England and America.
The Opinion Rationale says that France should
not follow the example of England should the
latter recognize the South.
The Moneto, Of Turin, warns England against
war with America, saying that France would
take an advantage to interfere in the east.
The Austrian papers state that war between
England and America would remove the only
obstacle against French ambition. and France
would begin war against Germany.
The Constitutional says that strong necessity
exists for the AnglO-FrenCh alliance, which could
not be endangered by war between England and
America
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-24
}, respectfully, - w. HAKI,
or. 10Th Reg Indiana Volunteers.

MILITARY COMMISSION FOR s LIZ ON " RBAsoN-
ABLE" TERMs.-The following, clipped from the
New York Herald, shows how things are man.
aged occasionally;
GA Lieutenancy in Colonel Berdan's Regiment
of Sharpsbootefs stationed at W asbington, can
be secured for a reasonable sum In cash. Address
F., box 8 .O73 Post Oficen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-24
Presents for the Holidays.

AN IMMENSE ASSORTMENT.
LARGER THAN ANY FORMER SEASON.
M w. GAIT k BR9, jewellers,
354 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Fou doors sossi of Bropns' Hotel.
LADIES' and Gents elegant Gold Watches, Chains.
FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
Rich Jswsr' ofsysry se,c, st,on' In Grand Full,
FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
Solid Silver Ware, embracing every article Of use
or ornament.
FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
Plsted Tea Sets, Cake Baskets, Casters, 40.
FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
PARIS Fancy Goods, in great variety,
FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
LADIES' and Misses Chain and Band Bracelets.
FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
Gold Penols and Pm. a., SSId Thmbs', LOotst',
FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
Ladies' and Gents Sleeve Buttons, Studs, and
FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
Infants Sold and Coral Necklaces, and Armlsts,
FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
Gold. Ivory, and Fancy Head Walking Canes,
FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
Pearl. ivory, and Sandal Wood Evening Fans
FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
sOld, Silver, and Fancy pcrtsmOnn.iss and Card
FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
Shell. ivory and ste.l-mounted Combs,
FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
Ladies' and Gerts' Dressing Cases and Pocket
Companions,
FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
Children's Silver Sets-KnIfe, Fork and Spoon
FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
Silver Table, Dessert and Tea Knives and Forks.
FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
Silver Toe Cresm Sets. Sugars and Creams,
FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
Silver Waters, Pitchers, Goblets aud Cups,
FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
Every article of Fancy Silver Ware,
FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
Plated Fruit Bowls, Liquor Frames and Butter
FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
Plated Walters, Gard Baskets and Wine Coolers,
FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
A thousand and one other articles, too tedious to
FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
M. w. GILT & BRO Jewellers,
354 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
de Il st 4dooIs west OF Browns Hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-24
p @ Z " a Il Z.
II r. 7 " AT Z.
r n 7 " AT II.
DIR. LA BONITA

DIR. La BUNIA
Cures slI venerial Diseases permanently and
quickly, without the use of disgusting or poison
GUS drugs OF any kind.
No dieting or interferenos with business.
Consultations free.
1t is saying quite enough IN lts favor, when say
New York city hospitals.
New York City College and Hospital Testimo-
nials furnished.
Ladies with Whites and Diseases OF the Womb
CURED and saved consumptive's grave by my
treatment.
There Is nothing oGsnsire or disayssabIs IN any
part of the treatment.
All cures warranted, or money refur ded.
Communications in writing, with return STAINS,
promptly attended to.
Medicines for travellers and others packed, with
full insructIons for use, and warranted.
Ofhce-Room No. = Wasl ington Building, Penn.
avenue and Seventh st., Warrington, ID. q.
de 21-ly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-24

carried out would exchange every man Of us NJ
once Once morel Three thousand men have
their rvps turned to the Government, and they
have thus numerous friends at home. and all look
Ing and praying for that period to arrive Shall
they look In vain much longer! May all that Is
holy, good or patriotic forbid II; and may God 8
blessings descend upon that heart that acts just Is
the prayers Of one Of the prisoners at Richmond,
to W hich all the rest respond amen.
Yours, respectfully, j. w hARr,
Or 10Th Reg Indiana Volunteers.
Spfsrisg.-The Yankee prisoners Of war in
this city are beginning to feel the want OF proper
clothing. Congressman Ely has very generously
offered, we learn, to expend IS, 600 OF his private
means, which are quite ample, in order to pur-
chase them necessary clothing; but his fellow
prisoners decline to permit him to do that which
their Government should long since have recog
niZed as a binding duty -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-24
The Execution Of Lauabap

FEEDERIcE, Dec. 3 -Lanahan was hung at
O'Clock this afternoon He died without strup.
gle His body was taken possession of by hi!
friends Many citizens were present al spectstors
The weather was very stormy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-24
OUR SOLDIERS AT RICHMOND.

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 4, 1861
bduoy Star, Warrington, d. E The object of
thls communication 10 TO call the attention Of youT
numerous readers TO the condition of the Federal
prisoners At this point, and II calls I'D every
ympatnetfc emotion as We have bsheld from day
70 DAY their perfect destitution and suffering and
% have been frequently inquired Of by the pale
snd siekly, half clad, heart broken soldier from
nome and In prison, In an enemy's land - when
VIII eur Government send some clothing and
blankets, do you know, Lieutenant" And then
i have heard them despondingly add, ''If our
parents knew how we suffer here they would send
spn on, Isis a but suppose they think the Gov
hey would In some instances say, - pas TOT az
etSorsd 70 thsse hfsgS a. my 6aIhsy's kouys:u
md I h.ve seen the tears trickle down their
cneen 10 was the oft-repeated scenes 30 feebly
described that prompted the noble hearted Ely 10
make the proposition that clip from the Enaui-
1s III. morning; (Which please md enclosed
ne nouce s'aies that the soldiers refused IL be-
cause they love their country and m they had
volunteered In her service they still believed she
would come to their relief; and still they suffer
on ! use the term half-elad IL 10 not an exae-
gerstion. have seen Them without shoe. .ocIs.
sniru, coas, bats or CAPS, and In some instances
WIN only drawers for pants, dirty and pale from
long confinement. have seen hundreds Of them
started south 10 other quarters, exposed to the
gaze Of curious aud eGciied crowds, and receiving
ene mild appellation VI Hessisns.n Now az
seaeroas a. the proposition Of the Hon. Mr.. Ely
Ins The demand Of the present number Of prison
nr- The Confederate soldiers are supplied
~ nome contributions with all the necessities
ous ~ M. Ely once more. I wish he was at his
POI IN me House Of Congress this day for feel
sonslnSeo mat be could present the case in It's
RsoPes ng al and In such manner az would caGee
80 ~nSis neaft OF The people TO throb In sympa-
80 NC poor prisoners, and institute system
=, .Sanahsa ~ once, which, looking from this
- - ..-Ih every pItnciple of Justice aud hu-
sewn 70 demand The FIRST prisoners sent
q aTsed by onr Goyernmest. Last wsrr Eve
,S.,.,s SEQ. ~ TIE Federal dgyerament aud as
p.SnP.!y responded % by rs Confederate Gov
8Ss'sss New Nv, a!s pUssipss applied saa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-24
s,irit Of the Mornins Press.

The Intelligence urges the speedy occupation
Of East Tennessee by the United States forces as
protection to the loyal men Of that State.
The RspEslican says we should have anticipa-
led the adverse Interpretation Of England by CIV
Ing an anti-slsvery character to the war for the
Union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-24
cHRIsTMAs pr EsENTs.

and offer st very low prices, Q fine assortment OF
Work Boxes, Csbas. Portfolios, Writing Desks,
Of those In search of presen for the spproschinE
holidays, at their Fancy Store, NO. $40 Penn.
ayeDue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-24

SEALEp PROPOSALS Are invited till the tn
~ day Of January. 1852 at 10 O'Clock M. for sup
slying the Government with BEEF CATTLE.
The Gait g to he delivered At Harrisburg, Cham
beIsbnrE, or York, Pa as soon after the 18th cay
Of March, 1862, as the Government may direct The
Government Will receive under this contract COO
hea5 ana reserve the light to call for aEy addition
q, number up TO 600
Each lot of Ca tie delivered shall average at
lesst so pounds gross weight; ard no animal
Will be reoelved which weighs LEI than O0 pou nds
grns weight.
Government reserves 10 itself the right to pay IN
Trea.u-y notes, and to 'eject any bid for any
cause. No bid will be entertained IN ess the bidder
Is pregsnt to respond.
The hideto be directed TO M.j. A. BECKW TIL,
proposals for Beef"
FORM OF Bin,
Ia 3, do hereby propose to deliver to the Gov
eminent good Beef Catt Q on the hOof for - per
hundred pounds gross weight. Tho Cattle to be
delivered at, according to the terms Of the en-
closed adver tisement. The Cattle to be wsg led
on the scales, and the weIEht so determined 70 be
the purchase weight. | hereby agree to give q
good and sufficient bond for the fulilment of the
contract, and to receive Treasury notes or other
Govsrnment funds In payment for the Cattle.
Do a I'd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-24

NJ srECIAL MEETING OF THE
~ Young Mems ChrIstI3n Association will he
held a. their rooms THIS TUESDAY, EVENING"
at O'Clock Important busIness. By order of tae
SAND MoELWEE. IT,. r go. Sec.
0TTHE BURNS CLUB Will hold its reg ular
y monthly meeting on THURSDAY EVE
NiNH. December - n, att 90 ock, at Dorman's
nnOiei. seventh st cot, opposite the Avenue House.
funetuaI attendance IS requested, "a the eiPotjon
OF 9hce's Will then take place Persons wi.hIr z
th,t night. " " '
De a ~ A. WILLIAMSON, SEQ.
nTMASoNiC Grand Lodge of F. and A.
US Masons of tie DIstrIot of Columbia "A
sta,ed communication IF the NJ. w. Grand Lodge
3t "a District OF Columbia will be held on Fri
"a the E7th instant, At 4 O'Clock p. M, at the
mol; corner Ninth ard ID streets. Officers a1d
members are eaTns sty req uested. and scou rning
brethren IN proper standing frsternsly invited to
be present. JOSHUA IT TkyInR
de "a 81 Gr,nd Sacret.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-24

CHalsrNAs OAY.-As tomorrow IN Christmas
Day. no paper will be issued from this Office
should news Of importance come to hand prior
10 the next regular issue Of the STAY on Thursday,
II will be given 10 the public In an extra Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-24
ALLEG I'D SPIT ARRESTED.

V. r. Corbitt was arrested yesterday In Gen.
meCallh camp a. spy. He Is publisher of
map Of the "Seat Of War" across the river,
snd 10 charged with having gone beyond our
nnes and communicated with the enemy. He
vas sent In to the Provost Marshal, who released
him upon his parole until trial. He has a farm
near Hunters Chapel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-24
iBy GREEN q WILLIAMS, Auo.uonser..

tBy GREEN & WILLIAMS, AuotIonsers,
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL,
Il EsTAIE ON THI Navy YARp-On THURS
DAY, the 9Th day Of January, 10 2 at4 o'clock D.
M, BY virtue Of deed of trust 20 the subfcriber
bearing date on the eth day OF December, A. ID.
1850 and recorded in Llber ]. A. 4, No. 2r folios
SIS ETC., one of the land records Of washington
county, shall sci 81 public auction, in front of
the premises, the follow int property the city Of
Washington, viz: All of lot Of ground numbered
eighteen, u.s. In square numbered one thousand
lot DON, 20 Robert M. Combs, Gas by reference
u the deed will sppesr0 This property the
CORNER OF Thrtsenth street east and south street
Also. pat of square numbered pins hundred and
twenty eight, '98 beginning for the raid part of
square At the distance Of 81 feet from the soUth-
west cornerof said square, and fronting on Eighth
street east sixteen 6J feet thence east forty l4OI
forty (4o feet 20 the place OF ming.
in q oertaiu deed from Robert M. Combs and wife
70 Michael Smith, 20 which reference 10 made. This
last mentioned property fronts on Fighth street
east. betv cen south and south Streets with the
buildings and improvements thereon.
This prop rty IL well located, and Offers great
ducements TO purchaser.
months, notes secured 20 the sstisfaction Of the
Trustee, and bearing interest from the dsy of sale
A deed gwen and deed oftrust taken. All con
veyancinf at the cost Of the purchaser,
IL the terms Of sale are not complied with within
hve dsys from the day Of sale the Trustee reserves
tho rig 20 resell the SAID property at the risk and
cost OF the dehuung purchaser. on giving one
oasr notioe m some Newspaper published m the
de - Stav&ds ~N
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-24
PERTAINS
GRAND EXCURSION
NEW YORK AND BOSTON

EXC URSIoN TICKETS
From Baltimore to Boston, and re-
tnrn, snly.........-.........
To New York and return ............ 500
Tickets good to leave Baltimore from the Depot
OF the Northern Cent al Railway on Calvert street,
pssslng over the Northern Central Railway. Lebs-
!:eatrs Railroad Of New Jerssy 70 New York, and
from New Yosk Boston by the Stoninston Line,
Sundays execepted.l
UP TO JANUARY 81, 1859,
AND TO RETURN BY SAME ROUTE
ON OR BEORE MARCH lsT.
III TIckets for sale 10 Washington. ID. c., q: the
C ss the s[sss q ,Se
NUNS Hotel, Eutav House, and 6ilmor House
I've through Train. daily from Baltimore to
New York, leaving Baltimore at 8. IS m. and 81
?, m. To connect with these trains. passengers
from Washington must leave In the q. m. and 5
p. m. trains.
zion must Be addressed to JOSIAH = P III
Vii = 5; III Il. ssss It
Barnum's Hotel, Baltimore; Loyejoy's Hotsl, New
quarters in those oIties. de aiws
y oA LES A seRR sfss kNb NECK TIES.
An unparalleled assortment THs6 q
oe9 Under Brown's Hotel.
A NEW STOCK OF "
comfoI and Bsd ssr pis.d:, Goods
&sss sas cUSS;ss sfF snns. s3s Lssn
Cloths. ,C.ssmeI:. Twssd., Vs.tinss, 60, in all
Fine and assyy Grey Domestic Cloths. for Gentle
TS.lI Of which We ask the special attention of
de . Wv 323 7th S., above Pa. sv.
sas. e =. ,.
IS MtSxaT sr.cx.
Sag. Of tAs G~maa Flag. no0-lm
HEAD QUARTERS for Clothing, Furnlshinr
d. H iif% Hats and CIR: a. No. $50 nh street
ITO MILITARY OFFICERS AND OTHERS
BATcHE+0R,s GENUINE HAIR BYE. +.
II. o.. R.,Las Best II the W4JId,
SD dss N :. a.:
s'''i a. 81 sssi s.! .. sne. -A.
Fs 90 B'rolss {" tsas IS BrosdvsJ, N. Y.
Al CQL0Rs AND SIZES ADDE'S REAL
. = r. A'' 'i0s'if, E gsis sYpsn SsorHER,
IMR. J., AIsLER Has the pleasure 20 inform
ss Iienas AND the public that he has opened
And well-knovu as AilleF's Confeotionery estaSe.
lsnment. Haylng 49, Arrangements for Q oon-
stant supply Of all the dslicaces Of the reason And
secured the services Of polite and competent atten
Sanss' no hopes 70 rseeive due share Of public
GREAT ATTRAcTIONs.-GTend rush nor
Just Tsoeived 1t Smiths No Hs %, 81 Sossins
de Him tRepD
ID BUTTERm
f 100 kses CHOICE Goshen Butter, just received and
p: B. HASTINGS 4 CO. &
no % 323 d IT., hoing Pa aysnus.
- PLANT, No. al 18th street. de- eoSt
pERS0NS IN WANT OF OVAL FRAMFa
for Photographs Of all sises, Git or Kossvocd
can be supplied ~ JOHN WAGNER. next SSs,,
70 his old establishment, 2S6 Pa avenns ~~A
N .. Looking slass plates inserted In old frsmss
FoR CHRISTMAS AMP
lust opened this day, In ali the newest styIeso
handsome Clotch Cloaks, ~
R sebSIni rs. snns oain great varieties.
Rich F.gpred and Plain Black and co,ored sill, :
II selins on ehssP f9E cash; p,
es 81 s2a 7th st. aNovs Pa. Az
A Il KINDS OF FANCY GRO JEKIEs Ann
IA Suffers Goods on hand and Tor "A q iov NV w
sst,uva BE9XSSS! .N' 81! 4 Ix!EsA q. =.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-24
RECOVERING

Generals Mcclellan and Marcy are beth get
ting much better, the former Of the co d that has
annoyed him-sor two days past, and the latter of
the fever which has confined him to his bed for
near fortnight. Gen. McC.'s physician believe,
that Re will be out and about by tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-24

NAVY YARD.
There has been no arrival from the fotlla since
our last report.
Inc King Philip, Mount Washington, and Bal
nmofe are at the yard, the latter being repaired.
II Is reported that the Pensacola will steam
down the river again to-day
Small vessels continue to run the bIoct,ds
daily. Three barges, with provisions for the
army, arrived at Alexandra Yesterday morning.
In tow Of s'eam-tug, having passed the batteries
during the dark hours Of the night before. One
Of the barges lost her deck load in Chesapeak e
bay, and one Of the others lost also portion OF
her cargo. They report that the Confederate bat.
sres sunk, day before yesterday, large schooner
which was drumming the bloc kade.n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-24
PERSONAL.

IF MISS g. BRADFORD, of Phils de- yhIa, 10 IN
this CITY, she will please address &C. L. c." st
star Once. 10
NOTICE.
ALL Policies istued by the Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Company Of ID. G.. will expire on MONDAY,
December S0th at O'Clock D. m, aud are rec nj red
TO b renewed at or before that time.
ee44t CHAS. WILSON, Sec.
WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, RESPECT
w fully return our thaaks 20 the citizens gener-
9lly. and eseecia ly 20 the members ~ the Metro
politan Police and Franklin Fire Company. for
saving our shop on II street from being des troyed
BY hre this morning.
IL A. !. 4 JOSEPH BOSS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-24

By WALL BARNARD, Auotoneerr.
Corner sostk sids Pa. ace. asd Nistk street
KENTUCKY HORSES AT AUCTION On
IN THURSDAY MORNING, 18th Instant at 10
O'CLOCK, we VIII sell, IN front Of the Auct Rooms
- GOOD work and saddle Horses, the renal nder OF
the ttook OF government contractor, who will
positively close them out.
Terms cash. ..ra
dead REP WALL & BARNARD. Auots.