Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-01-01

1poms of Jarues u. Mcclure & 20 in exam
lining the fine collection OF oii paintings ar
r.nced for sale at auction on next Mondiy
e,aninR at o'clock. We notice particularly
two fine sketches, " Sunset ana view OF Mt
" Washington" by Shaituck; "Sunset on Lake
George" and "View on the Hudson by A.
Iouee; " On the Potomac," beautiful picture,
by Uhss. yalkman, OF Baltimore, Young artist
OF great promise; Going to School" perfect
gem, by BELOW; two fine pictures by Benkeil,
1.-THE Village Pump and ''Retnrning from the
Chase" The Dup"," by Csravazzio, a fine
Old picture from the collection of ]. r. Poin-
sptt, OF South Carolina; Ford and Bridge at
Bladepsburg," by Macleod, q local scene OF
grs at interest; "The WATERFALL" fine old pic
ture; and many other " orks OF great merit, to
all OF which we invite the attention OF the
lovers OF art.
THE COMMUNICATING additional houses
of the ssme-style as those in "Fresdman's VIII
lage," are being erected by Lieut.. Col. Greene,
Chief @ uartermaster Department of Washing
ton, at "Greene Heights" on the Arlington
estate, to accommodate the negroes who have
been heretofore quartered at Camp Baker, on
this side of the Potomac, which has been
broken up and the inmates taken over TO Ar
lineton, where they will be put to work. The
Ccntraband camp at Alexandria will also b.
broken up In a few days, ana the freedmen
put to work by Col. Greene, on his extensive
ssfaIm,' AS soon as houses have been prepared
for their reception. This, 1t is stated, has been
found by far the most useful disposition which
has been made Of these people, TO set them at
work
PRESENTATION TO AN EXCELLENT OFFICER.
Provost Marshal Todd was made the recipient
yesterday Of handsome gold chain, by the
clerks and orderlies of his Department.
The present was accompanied by the follow
ing note:
"Copt. III. b. Todd, Provost Marshal, Washington:
I've the undersigned. clerks and orderles
connected with yonr office, desiring to present
you with some token of attachment and esteem,
and an acknowledgment OF the many kind
nesses we have received at your hand, re-
spectfnllv rp0ueat that will accent the
chain accompanying this note Please accspt
with it our assurance Of unvarving regard, and
our wishes that yOu may live to witness many
more happy New Years"
PRFsENTATIoNs-Duri the holidays, Miss
Eliza H. Boggs, OF the female grammar school,
with a superb silver card tray, through Prof.
!. H. Daniel; and the same school, through
Miss Davis, OF primary No. 4, presented Mr..
Daniel with handsome PHOTOGRAPHIC album.
A like gift was presented to Miss Emily Bill
lngs, of the fem ale intermediate. Miss Tucker,
of secondary No. 4, was the recipient of hand
some mahogany writing desk Mr.. T: M. Will
son, the principal of the male grammar school,
was presented with a fancy China cup and
saucer and cigar case by his scholars.
POLICE REpoRrs-Third Precinct Jam as
Sennett, disorderly; workhouse. Fanny Smith,
do: 50 81. Thomas Gulf, breaking lamp. post;
dismissed. Gath Mccoy. disOrderly; do. Fanny
Brscoe, dc; 81 So. One soldier, drunk; mill
tary.
Forth Prccinct-MichaeI Buckford, assault
and battery; dismissed. Sarah Banks, grand
larceny; do.
Tenth Precinct John Mo,timore, dsorderlv;
sl.58. Fanny Cook, drunk and disorderly; 81
Henry Butler, drunk; dismissed
Tine New Years afternoon performance at
Growers this afternoon will surpass anything
ever before presented in the theatrical, AS the
| thrilling play of Lady Audly's Secret will be
| produced with all the accessories to ri wing it
the fullest fleet. Tonight the same piece, and
Lady Camillas Husband, wonderful bill.
DEATH OF A PHYsICIAN.-Yesterdaya after
noon DIR. BENJAMIN Hodges. weli-known
physician OF the Sixth Ward. and an Assistant
Surgeon attached TO Emory Hospital, died at
his residence on Eighth street east, after a
short illness, from disease of the throat
0
Goro THE RUSSIAN WAR at Odd Fellows
Hall, this New Years. afternoon, to night, to-
morrow Saturday afternoon, at3 O'Clock, and
tomorrow night.
Excr7ENEsr ON the avenue. No. 43s; near ga
street. at the Dollar Jeweiry Store Call and take
your choice out of $50 beautiful sets for one dol
Browns BRONCHIAL TRocHss.
tened recipe for sIlsyistRE FTGnch.i Affsst9as;
| or Soreness Of the Throat.
Will And 5a Ssssss5s end ro n. ,o,.
| throat after M usual eNertiOn OF the yocal
organs. having peculiar ada ptation to affections
which disturb the organs of speech. de aim
Loss BY FIiE AND RoBsKRs, PREvENrsD.-Ths
subscribers call attention to their extensive stock
of Henri e i Co.'S Fire and Burglar Proof Safes.
which are furnih he'd at the manufacturers priceSS
| delivered at any part ofthe city.
| JAS @. MCGUIRE Il Co,
de = I'm Sole Agents for Herring Co.
| CoRss, BGsIoSs, BAD NAILS, &o.-To be rid Of
and submit to his manipulations. You are sure to
| get relief without experiencing pain. Ofics-No.
424 Penrsylyania avenue. tLane Il Tucker q
Buildingl between IA and 9th streets. No charges
| for consultation. de IL If
| MINIS DRESS suIFs.
Meas Bxsissss SKiss.
| Yo.tA's Dress Salts.
| YoHtHs Business Salts.
| C1iidsns' Dress Sxi:s.
| ChiLfyens' School Salts.
I NOAH WALKER 90, 36S Penn avenue Metro
| poiitan Hotel Building, would respectfully an
nounce that their annual display CT Fall and Win
! ter Clothing is now ready for inspection. 1t is
| comprised OF assortment Of 9entlemens and
Youths' Clothing of the newest and richest
hmatsrial, trimming and workship.
TIC those who study excellence with economy in
fashionable articles OF dress, sn opportunity is
DOW offered for selecting from the most trsetive
stock Of ready made clothing in this city, at very
reduced prices. oc3-4n
| sPKRSAfcRRHG:A CAN BE CuRBD.-Dr Rand's Spe-
chic cures SpeTnatOTrhG0, Seminal Weakness, I'M
potency Lee Of PoUtT. ttc speedily and eertnqlly.
Its effects truly magical. trial of the Specific
| yi!l convince the most skepticsl of it's merits
street ana Pa. avenue, Washington, and Henry
| Cook, AlcIa-Cria. ja6-ly