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Evening star., 1864-12-17
SPLENDID BARGAINS

WINTER DRESS GOODS. SILKS. sHAwLs.Go
From the last great auction Sale Of Lupin's csis.
brsted Fabrics, or Tuesday last at New York.
30 pieces Lupin's Fine Prench MERIsos. at sI0
IS pieces Lupins extra Fine AERISos, stSl,s
30 pieces Lapin's Fisest quality imported. st 81
Is pieces Lupin's all wool EMPRESS CLOTH, at
$50
IS pieces Lupins Splendid OTTOMAN CLorH.s
Sl7s
% pieces Lupias Bic CANT STRIPED POPLgNs, at
Slas
20 pieces Lupin's 81 and Ga MoUssELAIHs. atrss
toslso
IS pieces Elegant Plain and Figured SILKS s.stw
and sseo
% pieces Lupius spleaad CLAN PLAID pop
LINs, Silk and Wool and Finest Goods of tha
kind imported, price Saso
10 pieces magnificent quality Mackenzie Plaid
IRISH PoPLINs, price s. 50
Elegant BROCHE LONG and SQUARE suAwLs.
PARIS CASHMERE sHAwLs, Plaid w,oI
LONG sHAwLs. MOURNING sHAwLs.
6c., &c
We bought the above goods very much cheaper
at this last sale thsn at any Of the previous sas
of this sc ason and we are therefore pres.rsA to
offer spl endid bargains
JOS. J. MAY CO..
dec E.t sos Penn'a av.. bet 9th and 10Th St.
xEyAsIgGTON CITY SAVINGS DANK,
=" IKcGRPURATEp MARCH SrH, 1864.
EDWARD SIMMS. President and Treasurer.
EDW'D CLARK, yics President and Sec. etsry,
DIRECTORS.
VIM p DOLE, J. COOMBs,
JOHN 4. ELVANS, THOS. j. GARDNER.
". NILES.
This Bank is now opsn for the receipt of De.
posits, at the
NEW BANKING HOUsR,
No, So Louisiana av., under Sim MS New Bajiius
EDWARD CLARK, Secretary,
EDWARD CLARK & CO.,
BANKERS,
At the Savings Bank. No. So Louisiana avenue,
pBALKRsIS
EXCHANGE, GOLD AND SILVER,
And General Banking Business.
EpwARD CLARK. JoUN r RL,Ays
6ecl7 eo2m
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SECOND EDITION.
q O'CLOCK p. M.
THOMAS BRILLIANT VICTORY OVER HOO,

THOMAS BRILLIANT VICTORY OVER HOOD
To-Day, at 1s o'clock, by order Of the Score
tary OF War, q salute of two hundred guas-
rouserswwere fred by regular battery from
Franklin Square, in honor of Thomas bril-
liant victory over Hood end complete rout Of
the rebel army in Tennessee.
The flags OF several Of the Departments and
various military headquarters are also flying
at full mast, In honor Of the same event
Evening star., 1864-12-17

ARRxvALs-Brevet Major General Ingalls,,
Cheif Quartermaster of Gen. Grants Army,
arrived here this morning.
Col. Sharpe, Assistant Provost NJ MarshaI Gen.
eral Army OF the Potomac, returned last even-
ing from a tour of duty connected with his de-.
partment, and goes down to City Point on
Monday.
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SENT TO FORT DELAWARE,

Yesterday, eIght.six rebel officers, IN including
colonels, majors, captains, and lieutenants,
were taken from the Old Capitol prison and
sent to Fort Delaware. At the same time Ito
rebel prisoners were forwarded to the prison.
ers' camp at Elmlra, N Y.
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LOST AND FOUND.

0REWARD.-strayed from the premi .es Of
bay horse COLT, six months old, with q white
star in the ftrehead The above reward is offered
for it, return. .
decs72t" JOHNSON PIERCE.
TAKEN UP AsTRAY-A, small sorrel HORSE.
i TIE owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges. and take him way
On corner OF b street north, and I'D street west.
dec To- -3ts J. Il. ROBERTS.
TAKEN Up XSTRAY-A dark iron grey COLT,
which tie owner can have by proving prop
erty. pay charges and take him away;
Livery Stable, cor. H Ugh and Cherry sts.,
de l6-3t> Georsetown. d G.
7 OsT-Picked up in front of La Farwth' Segar
IL Store. 467}a IA street. o'clock Tuesday .ye-
ming, Ath iusrar t, Black and Tan SLUT. had on
arsd collar. tail clipped. white spot on breast
Whoever will return ber at above store, will re-
celve suitable reward. No questions asked.
dec 16- TT
&ln REWARD-8traye we'd from the su oscriber,
~ lU on tie 10th instant, two OOLTS-each four
years old in spring-0ne is . light grey, and the
other q soTrel, with the two hind feet little
white; about II hands high each. When last heard
from they were seen On 14th street. near Boundary
st. Any person or persons Iesving than at the cor
psr Of LIST and l street, near the Union Printing
once. will receive the above reward
TAKEN UP last sunday. one dark MULE, with
i harness. The owner is requested to come for
ward. prove property pay charges and take him
dei5 81 W. n. PETIT.
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RYREx, HIGGINS l. co., Agctioasers.
ID Baltimore, Nd,
TO CLOTHING sUTLERs
IN TIE ARMY.

TO CLOTHING sgTLERs
IN TIE ARMY.
CATALUGU UE SALE,
On TUESDAY MOANING, December p. We win
se at our stores, BY catalogue. comm encipg at 10
IXRGE sT0CK OF WELL MADE MILITARY
CLOTHING.
Consisting of reeulat n Sack and Froek Cals
Overcoats Blue eatipet, Pilot. Kerssv. and Cloth
Jackets; Blue eatinet. Pilot aud Kersey Fatigue
Sacks; Dark eatiptt, Kersey, Velveteen and Cordu.
roy Pants; Light Blce, Dark Blue, Corduroy sna
'si'e'e'n REX REX. aaffasINs 4 co.. Auctioneer..
ALSO,
SUU D0 WINTER DRY GOODS.
BUCK GLOVES AND GX6NTLRrs.
oLoTH. oHa.S SSassfaERs lshSaERs
GUN SUsP On DERS,
wOOLEN sCARFS.
ARMY SHIRTS AND DRAWERS. ITO.
REX. HIGGINS& CO., Auctioneers.
31S West Baltimore street. Baltimore.
20 CASES ssoe''' 'asss:. ssss. s:..'.. AND ''0'4'''
Msn. Pine Kip F. =. y B ,cts, .r
Ro1sH %sSH v; a. Boots; Is aad Is i9sA's'
YOUTH and &entI wax ". Boots.
Gents Grain ?. 3. Cavalry Do
Gents Superior D; g..
Boys Grss1 7; g; .dSS
sqZssa'sFi'r qai Rsx & ess aiss sGcs CO., A..
1Aiexspdri. State Journal copy And sssd btN
imns sdiately to Star O6aoe.
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CLEARING OUT THE OLD CAPIToL-Yester.
day, nearly all the rebel prisoners were re-.
moved from the Old Capitol and sent North
Most Of these were men disabled by sickness
and wounds, and who have been collecting
here for some time from the several ho spitaIs.
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flY BROKER l. BELLEW, Auctionesrs,
ID No. $40 7th street, bet and K,

tlY BROKER l. BELLEW, Auctionesrs,
ID No. $40 7th street, bet. I aud K.
WATCHES, JEwELRY, 80.
VIII be added to our sale THIS SATURDAY. EVE
MING, very fine assort nenr Of Gold aud Silver
Hunting Case and open face Watches, Sets Of
!.ewelry, Pins, Rings. Fob asd Guard Chains,
~ The above sale win be continued M0N1AY.
and evssy evening daring next week, until the
SPs,ties desiring Christmas Gifts would do
"ds dec 'G n.st esss''' BRooKyR BELLnw. Auc...
StPRsHMdF1 ,cSg c1gEr OF .s THi ika1fTY1 aR1JfSTFYR1or OF
Julius N. Granger. aga. Adstk XoHfsas, Is:. u
=. Cvtfs, RobsY, NJ. asd &sgher Doxelas;
The parties above pamed, o. Marbury. Guar.
dian I'D htena and messrs Dayidss aud Fisher
trustees .nd .lL other pe,s9n. sn - .re
slant, at 'oock, es my Office. In the City Hsii,
Washinston, shall state the trusteos' account'
and the distributiop Of the trust fand ani OF any
soEelgs, thereof smsns shs p.Tsss s;Hti,Sd
TO TIE r5a. Hsp 5fHsEs0 Or vASHlsa
I have again returned from the Northeru cities
RhoKs, sTHfGixRYp. iji n.y. ISos oRossIs. MpSALs, ffEs
ENGRAvINGs, with and without frames, ever Of.
sS BOOKS s1e ioR CHILDREN. and variety Of other
articles suitable for presents. all OF which Wl 30
ssh At the lewest possible prices. .prs,,,,
Bookseller and 6tationer, %
dec l4-tjaol 62e Seventh etrset.
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ARRIVAL OF SICK AND WOUNDED.
The hospital steamer State OF Maine arrived
here yesterday, with $50 sick and wounded
men. They were nearly all stretcher cases,
but principally sick with typhoid fever.
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odt eoAa
: station or depot twenty two m les east Of Par.
sd 0ie BrnSh Brt
tbe Atlantic ssssboard; on the Hughes river. I'm In
II EIseSis ss.n5y
lnbricatinF and burning oils, mineral bitumsn,
in essrn
and n Rtss the Of the
sfate Of Srsna Vi 81 'Sss A000'ss
the year i2sS, prior to the war, a. an Investment
on account of its then known Oil and Mineral
fo nslss OF or
offer OF sale until the rich and untol deposits Of
tieD; Is In snd SsRsi. aesirins ,nysst%.nt
made in lots of from City acres upwards, to the
eptre enc thousand acres. in fec; or would retain
purchaser ana take capital stock OF the company
f fhs e H o5 se bs sf T.
interest in stock For price per acre, terms, &C.,
northwest cSrner of Howard and Camden streets,
BALTIMORE, Dec. 10, 1854 dec list"
EURsl Rsll RsIIl
The attention Of the ladies is invited to my large
and choice assortment Of
FINE FANCY FUR0,
embracing all styles and qualities, from the low
est grades to the finest Sable, ameng which NAV
be found
HUDSON BAY SABLE,
CANADIAN MINK,
ROYAL ERMINR,
STONE MARTEN.
RUSSIAN FITCH,
SIBERIAN SQUIRREL
AND OTHER VARIETIES.
Also, large and we'll selected assortment of
CARRIAGE ROBES
OF every description, including elegant
WHITE ARCTIC FOX and
WHITE POLAR BlAR.
WOLF. BUFFALO. &c,
Gentlemens FUR GAPS. COLLARS. GLOVES,
DC, In great variety.
Every article of the above having been carefully
selected, cannot be passed either In excellence
Of quality or style Of anish. call is solicited be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
JANIS Y DAVIS,
HATTER AND FURRIER,
356 Pennsylvania avenue. under
dec II dlw&eo2w Metropolitan hotel.
304 PENNSYLVANIA AvsHus. aQi
FURs! FURsu FURsili
The greatest inducements ever known in
Llo1ls' DRESS FuRs.
Call early and see for yourselves at
No 9LADMOH COOS
dec l22wH
20 TO RUSsELLs BOOKSTORE
~ FOR Holiday PRESENTS
You cannot fail to be suited in style and price,
G1ods suitable % fer presents to members Of the
.. o|a Seventh street west, near
oeC I.-9en Penns ylv snia avenue.
TO 1Hz o114EzEHs 4AE S1s4S ASR sPoSsT SsTRANa1Rs OF
We now nave the pleasure eff informius our
sssdiss ssss q pes; s's s
aii persons vfshtng to make purchases We name
II part rich China, Bohemian and Lava VasAs
Mustsche and Motto Cups and Saucers PuCsh
Bowls, Bureau SETS. Colosnes, Puff Boxes Gard
Eecefvers Tste Tete 6ets, OiGaF 6tsnds Tcbaoco
Boxes. TOY Tea 6ets, and variety Of Toye. Also
beautiful assortment of Dinner Tea and ToilSf
Sets AA''
WEBB & BHyERIpal.
de&Nuff S04, Odd Fellows Hail 5th strsst.
PATs De Ere ESIss DOIEs DE sTRAsBURa
RIs RIs Bi b yfsS.gx yssS 4BK ssssEEIEs ssEI sors.
RIS DB vRAU A ALOsEILLE az
TRp1 FE6 DU P1RIQORD AU NAYUREr
PATE DD H0IE0 0RAS
BI0AGSD TR0fF1H, asfEL L-.t-. .=ee Il
: CEPE6 A L'HuILA, 81 sfs.siff. 4
88aassssiRJ5SrHscSs' 8assiJors. .a.,,
: = KING q BURUHHII r.
d Nm vernoak aVa0ua aSA 1a<L ssr>>S
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pYJ. O. MCGUIRE 4 CO., Auotiousers.


VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY m
GEORGETOWN AT AUC ZION
O'Clock m. ] will se in front of the prsnisss
L1,; No i and ls. in peakins; Lee and Cazenovss
street and 40 feet on the Chessoeake and Oslo
canal. The impr0yements consist Of a large two
and formerly occupied by G. B. Jewell, Eco As
soap and candle factory.
T-rUs: One third cash: balance in g. - and n
months secured by dead OF trns, on tie prem
ises '-
All conveyancins and stamps at the cost of the
purchaser.
Possession Immediately. Title perfact
de I'D THOS. BOWLING, Auct
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RYWM. L. WALL & CO., Auctioneers.
SALE OF HOUSE AND LOT IN THE SEvINfH
Ri

By virtue Of the decree Of the Orphans Court Of
cemSer, 1864, Gully confirmed BY the Oou,t Of
nav fs ts5 s ss At pulls
lss4 a clock 4 n ail the risht. title. in
Gsesss sna r. Ella anc Emma Poit a. minor chill.
dI.p Of Charles A. Palton ., deceased. ttosethe.
Charles Polt deceased, Of in and to the follow.
ing progerty. Sin: Al OF Lot numeersd @ twenty,
ninety nine, t4s9 Of the plan the city of Wash.
ineton.
This property is situated On the corner Of 4x
street weet and south street, and is improved BY
neat Brick Dwelling House.
months the purchaser giving his nc tes for the de-
ferrrd pa, mepts, satisfactorily endorsed. and
The title deed to be retained until the whole Of
the purchase money Is paid.
SUSANNAH POTION, Guardian,
A. LLOYD. Actin9 gent
dec ". eo3t&ds W. L. WALL & CO., Aucts.
Evening star., 1864-12-17

TRY LLOYD'S SUPERIOR MINC1 MEAT. .tae
Il best in the market for sale by all the Gro
GERS. Principal Depot, $50 llth street: above K
1T, de lTlW-
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RY JAS. O. McG UIRE 4 CO., Auct,oneer..

EXTENSIVE SALE OF NEW AND sECOND
rHANp FURSITURE.
u clock and cor tinued FROM day to dav nt Ware
House No 400 7th street, bet ween G and streats
we shall Pe'I an extensive assortment of Uouse
furnishing Goods to able thu pro nrietor t. msSe
in part "o AA"o
Large French plate Mantel Mirrors 80 byr
ParIor Chairs o."
Whatnots, Fancy Chairs, and Tables
Gaze and wood sest Chairs Lounges
Carpets. Oil Cloths. Rugs
Fiftesn Cottage Suites ~ ith and without Marbles
Mahogany and Walnut Dressing Bureaus Ward.
robes, Washstands
Bedsteads of various patterns
Mattresses. BOlsters, and Pillows
Comforts. Window Shades
Large quantity of Crockery, Glass Ware, aad
Table Cutlery
About 20 Stoves, snd endless variety of articles
useful in housekeeping.
Terms cash.
dec H.tf &c. MCGUIRE CO.. Aucts:
Evening star., 1864-12-17

KILLBD-This n ornipg Coroner Wood ward
held an inquest over the body OF soldier
nsmed Thomas Nichols, private 90. +. $50
Pspn'a volunteers, " ho died under the follow
ing circumstances: He came into the camp in
the Presidents grounds, soBth of the Exec q
tive Mapsion about 2k O'clock this morning,
ard at Is min utes past was found In ia-
sensible condition on the sidewalk just belo "
the wall separating the camp from the street.
In the opinion of the jury, he.fell from the vail,
some fee high, causing the discharge OF his
pistol, the ball taking effect IN his right side.
He leaves a wife and TWO small children un-
provided for.
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NI n L K,i
The sxb'crber is prepared to supply respoHsible
parties with from 40 to 300 quarts MILK com
meneing Ist January Address W. r COG0EJ-
HALL, care G.. W. Inssysoll, No 246 Pa avenue
do
Evening star., 1864-12-17

NEW NATIONAL BAEKs.-The following
National Banks have hesn created since the
Evening star., 1864-12-17

NsPREACAlNG-PRo sHUTE, Of Coluu,-
IS biau College, will preach in the Congress
SsSsh sss sfszP hoahHw
N-EEw JERUSALEM TEMPLE n rita Cap
w itel street between B and G: Services at
os IN S ritual and hoa are
jud sed there. it,
N~FgNIAN BROTH An Important
a. G 'bf S e hs a % m
1864. at clock as Off GERS to be elected for
the ensuinx year. A full and puhotual attend
It, JAMES RYAN, seerstary.
~CHRIsTMAs FAIR,Fhe SUNDAY schoo,
Sssreh Vii isIS % Es:;; H:Ii
neHt Deem ser is to Continue swovesks Pro-
cesos for repair Of scboo! room.
cent; supper tickc's. IS cents. ~ den
nTT5E DESERT AND MOUNTAIN OF 81
6 1 ii. IF R
q lecture cn the above interesting subject io the
XS9 sss P 10; tSs
henett Of the fsutLs' MISSIONARY Society Ad-
NGLR VIM BOYD,
HUMAN RIGHTS. TiSssS AM TaE SIGNS OF THE
By special Invitation Of he Colored People: At
I ps ps
mission Is cents Come one, come ali, and hear
tain.d At the bali 9: Of the committee, Messrs.
Lu-"D. Janra. Charles Myers. Its
NTSEVKNTE WARD EXEMPTION CLUB.
The members Of tn. elub and the e't1sns Of the
Tts "a FffSiSsffs on
wn.J MunrAeH, Secretary. d Sat
~ AssEMBLY's CHURCH FAIR
Us ODD FELLOWS HALL.
Open from / to lok p; m: A ane assortment of
able prices. A celebrated band in attendance.
Admission AZ cents; season tickets 81 cts dec 6 ST.
IVA MEETING OF TIE MEMBER OF Tue
~ East Warrington and Uni0ntnwn Bnilding
next. at o'clock. at UniontowD. D O., for she
perpnss of issuing certificates to stock holders and
Sa sSltriou,ns the constitution Persons vishins to
tend nd s9a pay in the first j9st1msot Inn s6I
The ladies attached to Ryland Chapel win hold
Fair in the Church, corner of 10th and streets,
proceeds OF which are ts be devoted TO the compile
will be Ill attendance. Admission-Adu't 'ts Is cts.;
cmiaren under IL years of age 10 cts season tick
cts 20 cts de I5-3t
NaNor1 h,1o,,s o,,,o,. De-. 10. ,,,.
The gShe hereby possd that
s sssP .1. 9s SIX from tie @
in front Of his or her hou.e, under the penalty
ts. h.ys 1875
enforce. RICHARD WALLAOH,
dec 10 cost Intel. & Columb'nl Mayor.
"I. o. OF F. LEVEE. for benefit Beacon
1885 Particulars In future ad verti.ement de2- lms
Evening star., 1864-12-17

THn LECTURES (advertiseQ slsewhere) Of
DR.. william Boyd, the famous undergrouAd
railroad man, Will b worth hearing.
Evening star., 1864-12-17

GREAT BARGAINS.
Prime SUGARS. lse, &c and 2sc.
Best BLACK TEA T. only 81 Is r~
New CITRON, CURRANTS and RAISIN8
Choice Brands EAMILY and EXTRA FLOUR
Fresh SPICES, all kinds
CANNED 1RUITS. Choice MINCE MAT
Cheice TUB and PRINT BUTTER
Fresh FLA VORING EXTRACTS
Old BOURBON WHEAT and RYE WHISKEY
Choice WINE8, BRANDIES and SEQ ARS,
8. EVANS,
deIs.l0t- 467 9Th st bet. D and n,
Evening star., 1864-12-17

Hood and Gold Tumble Together.
NEW YORK, Dec. 17.-Gold is now ~.
Evening star., 1864-12-17

ChRIsTMAs FAIB.-Next week, the East
Washington Methodist Protestant Sunday
School will hold Christmas fair at the Navy
Yard Odd Fellows Hall. The Navy farders
have be mack OF doingthings mp brown, and
we bespeak for them a pleasant and successful
Evening star., 1864-12-17

PRReoFAL.-Maj. Gen. a. E. Burnside Is 6
WiIlards'.
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N ISS o L u T 70 N.

solved on the LIST inst Eit er of the 6rm are au
Ss to v sst Be tt 1t 1 Of shs late
s'%s as,7'sts 7os settlement l. T. & 81t wRIns whRnIHnss
: 81. hESEPfXt5Rs SEPx .SF fSRRRATEEENAs
1904 gals. sR5oED oIJ. BRANDY. np. for Mince Meat.
ss ~: StisIss sSss SsfHS ss6haAss4s. 6kss
+ 1o SSIs. and . ksss CHOICE PICKLES,
ss ss Ssshs1s ss yaSKioS ffSGToAHHkaEs' fGoHk
POULTRY WIS tas sss1i!9ts 100 9Th st.
del7 lOt' bet. street and Penn. avenue
T AIDES CLoAKs. sACQUEs, AND COATS,
of6ik e z::'s7ssi
zsS Si|SiEsnsfSfSs
s.1Sh ssas.
and sanaf,ba Felt Cloths: ,s. ,,,.o,,
Old Established and and Original ! MWashOston
s2s 3 Pa; ave; bet 9Th and I1ta sis:
S}EEI1eeHHFFtt NEW cH1fKER1Ne Pfas1s SONS;
Just arrived and opened to day for in 41
spection. Beauties for holidays. WfT
2}PPIIA4kkooss{ Made 5y 8. T. Gordon Co.. New
s}RINEl PIANOS made By william P. Emer-
CtFINEf sen.
Four PIANOS made by &. r. Guild %.
Two PIANOS made by Hallet, Davis & Co.
-Four PIANOS made by I. 4 @. Fischer x Co.
One PIANO made by A. Fl. Gale Co.
Several coed second-hal PIANOS. These are
old and reliable makers and we warrant every in
gtrume at We sell.
Old PIANOS taken in Part payment for new
Liberal allowances for cash.
Sole agent for 8. D. 4 H. " Smiths popular
AMERICAN ORGANS and MELODEONS.
Also large stock for holidays, of Guitars, Flutes
violns. Accordeons. Gift Music Books. TOY n
struments, Ane Piano Covers and Stools, new Mu-
sic, and every article to be found in the Music
business.
JOHN r. ELLIS,
306 Penn'a avenue, near 10th st.
306 do do do
en-st 300 do do do
Evening star., 1864-12-17

II ZEPHYR wORsrBbS,
(Sold elsewhere ut from 80 to o. cents per ounoeI
Closing out Q large lot of ZEPHYR WORST BD1s
Ct only % cents per ounce. or ounces tor 81. at
a a SMAXWELLY
Emporium Of Ladies Closks and Fancy Gssds.
y FH SNo Psunsyivania avenns,
deo ie-6t BET Reen 9th ana 10Th ss.
Evening star., 1864-12-17

GRAND DEPOT FOB KID GLOVES
SPLENDID STOCK OF THE VERY BEST PARIS
MAKEs!
ewing to the extravagantly high prices charged
fer Kid Gloves BY dealers in this eity. We have
been induced 40 commence the sale of all the best
makes Of Paris Kid Gloves. Wis:
ALEXANDRE6.
COURyOIsIEK'S.
yOCVIND.
BAJ0U'S,
TREPOCS's
and also celebrated GLOVE Of our own imports-
ton. all of which We shall ct Wholesale or re-
tall At
POPULAR PRICES
Jos. J. MAY & co.,
3Os Pennsylvania avenue,
deE-2t bet. 9th and 10th Sta
Evening star., 1864-12-17

SKATEs AND SLEDs.
vILooIPlDEs AND ROCKING HORSES,
TOOL CHESTS.
GUNS,
PISTOLS.
RINl POCKET CUTLERY.
FANCY BASKETS. &C.,
All In great variety, and at low prices, at
B. JOHNSON & CO.'S,
dl5tdee24 Penn. av.. bet. 10th and Ilth sts
Evening star., 1864-12-17

ERESCB JUVENILE BOOKS-Le Seignsur
i PolichInelle; Petites ave ntures dune Poupee,
hs,s Pr par viss La sie de casy
Papa; La Pagoda de Kari; L'0rgueil corrige; LIE
Secret dun jeune Cnnr; LIE Bracelet de Is Mar.
dec IL FRANCK TAYLOR.
Evening star., 1864-12-17

pRoPOsALs FOR THE GRADING AND Paw
Il IHG STREET NORTH FROM FIFTH
STREET WEST TO FOURTEENTH STREET
WEST.
PROPOSALS will be received 1t the Mayors or
fee until IL m. on Friday. the goth instant, for
the purpose OF grading and paving street north, &,
from 5th street west to lith street west, with
stones similar to those used in psvirg altimore
inches in diameter. and inches deee, or with
Cobble stOne, not more thsn less than 4
inches in diameter, whichever the Mayor may
direct.
Bidders will state the price per square yard for
each material separately, and per cubic yard for
gravel 10 inches in depth and the street well wet
before being rammsd three times. once with 30
pound rammer. and twice with q 50 pound ram
msr and then i. covered with sharp gravel. the
the Cemmissioners Of the Second Third and
Fonrth Wards, and the Assistant Com mi issioners.
RICHARD WALLACH, Mayor,
MATHEW G. ExERY.l
CHAs. Il. WOOD, Assistant Conmissi nner 4
GREGORY IHNIs, tdel7 law3w
MISS ]. PLATT invites the attention of the
1Hl Ladies 70 her large and beautiful asort ~HN
nent of BONNET6. which she is now sellin e SO
at reduced prices. 2a6 Pennsylvania svenua.S<
Evening star., 1864-12-17

ORPHANS CoCRr. Judge PxrceIl-This morn
Ing. the nuncupauve will of p. T. Oorcoran
beQueathtng his estate to his priest and friends
wa fully proved aAd admitted to probate, ant
letters testamentary on the estate were issuet
TO Timothy CoIc coran and Michael Mahoaey.
Testamentary letters were issued to Richa1t
Il. Laskey. in the estate Of Joseph Cross.
Evening star., 1864-12-17

1S A l 4.
The ladies attached to Ryland Chapel win hold
Fair in the Church, corner of ioth and streets,
leland. commencing MONDAY. Dec Iy. 1854, the
proceed DIS o. which ts be devoted TO the compile
will be i'll attendance. Admission-Adu'ts Is Is cts
children under IL years of age 10 cts; season tick
cts TO cts. de I53t
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1864-06-01

THE WcRLD Is MovISG.-- England abol-
ished slavery in 1884. setting free 100000
chattels Sweden followed in l849; Don,
mark in 1919; France in 1913; Portugal
in 1886; Russia in $50 --liberatng thereby
millions Of her serfs; IIulaud in 1863; and
the United States ami its proclaim ,ton by
the President, freeing the slaves in ton
States, few districts only being excepte
in 1863 = Exchange.
-AGl ours the boasted land The free,
and home Of .he brave" Instead Of being
the last, should have been, il not the first,
at least the early asserter Of "peace on
Earth, and good VIII to men" everywhere
always, all the time. We should have
practiced as well preached the Divine in.
junction Of as ye would that others should
do unto yOu, do ye even so uoto them, and
years ago the foul blot Of human bondage
should have been eternally erased from the
otherwise bright escuteheon ofthe best laul
the sun ere shone upon.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1864-06-01
The Lndp,s Friend.

The June number of this handsome monthly
opens with fine steel engraving of "The Youre
Brood" This is followed by a handsome colored
Fashion Plate, double the size of those usually
given by two-dollar magazines. Then come a
number of well executed wood engravings of the
fashions, needle-work, &C., such as ladies alone
know hcw to properly value. number of en-
cravings illustrating Archery for Ladies " is an
interesting feature of this number.
Among the literary articles we note the "&ar-
riage of ConveuFence" "The Hehess of Nettle-
thorpe" (illustrated), Mabel's Mission" "Sha-
dow and Sunshine" Margaret's Cross" " Rich
ard Graham's Love-" The Transformed Village"
tllussrated), &c. 4. Altogether this is very
interesting number. Price $500 year, (baek
numbers fnrnshed); 20 cents a single number.
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