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HOTToN 0A1E1z TUTUHE DAY.
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BY Harrison. 0oddsn { Arretsob,
- Dantsss, bs1kxN AID Real Est1ae Agents.

b. Harrison. 0oddsn Arpstsoh,
- DAAteeS. bssskxA iad Real Estate Agents.
FRAME TENEMENT, ON
ODAKER, BETWEEN ST. PETER AND CLAY
STREETS, YOK SALE AT ACCTI0M:1wii be
sold ut auction, on the premises, on Kk!DAI, the
ed Of Deeemter. 1855, IT o. clock, +. u Z, the
FRAME TENEMENT located m above, containing
three rooms, and now renting for twenty dollars
TEKns: One. half cash !; balance at four months,
bearing interest. The taxes to be paid W the pur
az Il HARRISON. ooDDIx 4 APPERsOS
sss vi.s Iesvs,r s,r WNTEDNtsDSnY
Ing, Easy will Leave Richlnond every
I and 3ATuEDAY nl . O'clock, r. NJ.
at CITY Point and Norfolk each way to
vii come dirsctiy to the wharf ~ Rock
Esee~stl for transhipH1ent il avOidod /
10 has proven will Be found the best in
Ipsct. Insurance. ii st all deemed ncces-
l.be Effected ON The u.sst lnodsra;s terms.
shangss. toe, incident 10 The :. in-
By Ha1risoni... GSdd .svhieh z g ~
Bankers, Brokers and Keals s Apper'e.nn,. ,,..
TRUSTEES SALE OF r>p,.
i LOT, ON TIE SOUTH SIDE A!I1 s,, Ks q
TWEEN FOURTEENTH AND MAYO af Mn NJ
As trustee in certain deed Of trus date AZ L.
1852, duly recorded H. Richmond Hastin - IL
shall proceed f9 ssli at psss s, 1 nscspi
pfg x p valuable LOT located a. Above
ffohtinS fifty six feet running back one hundred
and fifty feet to Aspen alley.
Terms: Cash. W. GoDDlN.
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+. 1t will soon be time for the Legislature, ac-
cording to immemorial custom, to adjourn for
the Christmas holidays. They will have
leisure during the recess to digest those i'm
portant measures, which the people expect at
their hands, for the restoration of the State
from the injuries which the war has brought
upon almost every department OF enterprise.
We wish them happy reunion with old
friends at home, and hope they will enjoy
themselves over their Christmas cheer. If not
as abundant as formerly, there are still left at
every fireside old fashioned Virginia hearts,
which must cease to beat before they fail to ap-
preciate Christmas. But let them not forget
Virginia in their mirth. When they adjourn
let it be to invigorate themselves for the mo-
mentous duties that they have to perform at
this, the most important session which has ever
been held of a Virginia Legislature. The
winter of our discontent,'' we devoutly
trust, has nearly passed away, and there are
among its wastes and SHOWS evergreens of
hope and signs Of coming spring. The firm
and patriotic bearing OF the Executive at
Washington warrants bright anticipations of
the future, and it is to be trusted that the Ma
tional Congress may be thawed during its ad-
journment by the genial Christmas influence.
and come back to Washington prepared to CO.
operate with, the President for the general
happiness of the country.
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~~--sSSf ~~----~------.~sF--
dtNTI1MEN I.ookINu FOR
~ CnRIsT1fAs PRESENTS
Ess sHorLD CALL e1s
A. sANUE ELS,
over Pisaipi's, Broad street, between Eighth and
/ @Ss 81 Ninth, 81 % =.
and buy their wives and daughters one Of his
BEAUTIFUL CLOAKs.
or = set Of those
SUPERB FURs,
all Of which he il
SELLING OFF At COST.
de 2l-lw .-
CHR1sTMAs AND ...,,,,,,,,
.swhy, Christmas, tits the very time for gifts,
Heart and hearth commence,
Where each kindly pledge :,
WOODHOUSE X PARHAM.
(LArE JAMES wooDHoCsR 4 CO.,)
GOVERNOR STREET. NEARM MAIN,
have for sale, suitable for presentation,
BIBLES, English editions, various sizes, in beau
PRAYER BOOKS. choicest editions, in elegant
HYMN s'nsSo1a SSEj of several denominations. oeau.
THE sT2NpxRp POETS. illustrated, and in ex-
LApf s'1 wd SiaaiS; uniquely ornamentea
poRr r!1sL R!1 Wk stfIss DESKS;
TOURISTS GASES. very pretty, containing imple-
ments for writing and other conveniences;
PORT.FOLIOS, in great variety
BEAUTIFUL WRISTBANDS,
THE FINEST GOLD PENS,
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS,
ELEGANT NOTE PAPER and ENVELOPES,
SUPERIOR POCKET-KNIVES.
WALKING CANES.
SUPERB GUITARS,
together with choice collection Of
CHILDREN'S BOOKS some entirely new and
pleasing. WOODHOUSE PARHAM.
do 2l-l0t The new store. on Governor street
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A CARD TO THE PBL1c.
THE ROPRIETORS
RICHMOND MUSICAL EXCHANGE,
ESTABLISHED IN 1892,
DESTROYED BY FIRE APRIL 8, 1866,
RE.OPENED NOVEMBER I. 1865,
beg leave respectfully to inform the public and the
musical community that
THERE is A MUSIC STORE IN RICHMOND,
despite the unblushng egotism and impertinent
ignorance Of all adventures to the contrary not
withstanding,) and that at
No. 1873 MAIN STREET,
where they beg leave to say for
FOR THE LAST THIRTY-THREE YEARS
the largest and most select stock of
SHEET MUSIC, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, &C.,
in the city has ever been found. They are offer.
ing to purchasers and
NOT TO INSURANCE COMPANIES,
splendid assortment of as
CHICKERING'S PIANOS,
STEIFF'S PIANOS,
1.-THE only ones for sale in Richmond,)
MAsONS 4 HAMLIN'S ORGANS,
UNIVERSALLY PRONOUNCED THE BEST IN
THE WORLD.
ALEXANDRA ORGANS,
ALL THE MUSICAL PUBLICATIONS OF THE
J de so--st JOHN w. DAVIES & SONS.
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.e4e OFFICE CITY ENaIxEER,(
December ls, 1855.
II AM INSTRUCTED BY THE COM
Il MISSIONERS Of STREETS to publish the fol-
lowing extract from the City Ordinance concern
ing streets. w. GILL, City Engineer.
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glvyVO THOUSAND FIVE HI NpKis,,
j. POUNDS NEW SUGAR-CuRkp HAMS
,,sas pounds sssi1 xsw CURED SHOULDERS al
1 .,ess pound. NEW BREAST PIECES, fs''""
LOO so = = ds" UIp SHOULDERS, SWEET al u
~ ". b. DAVIDSON,
IA st-Ss ~vS'ss EicAMeAd. W.
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NOR NEW .YORK.-Tke new and e.e'
IL CANT side wheel steamship SA- Is
RAfOGA. Captain KING, will leave ~ YFs
her berth at Rockets on SATUk- NJ -
DAY MORNING at 4 clock eSkxSTf 49,
Passengers are requested to ie ON board "''
that hour. -, .,, rel-
Freixht received TO-DAY tfharsdas' sa"
No txns. hipment by this line, rs oy 's"N"
which Ia SO very injurious to cargo =, ,r,soX
Rates moderate. ~
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For freight or passage, apply TO mt,
SAMUEL AYRES 4 CO, Agent 80
Once Iron front Buildings, Governor street -. ~
pOsite First National Bank. DC
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STEAMERS.

CPECIAI. ATTENTION OF THE
CPUBLI CHEW YORK AND H-rA
VIRGINIA STEAMSHIP COMPA- <|s1fS
NY.-ESTABLISIED IN lS5l.-ThisN LIZ.
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Come and get your bargains at - Main street,
where you can get the worth OF your money.
CASSIMERES AND BEAVERS
for MERCHANT TAILORING, to which depart
ment ] attendInyself. l guarantee nice fit, nd
made up at the shortest notice.
de 2oIlOt JULIUS KRAKER. 43 Main street
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| CHRIS TMAS.
IA DAY OF GAADHESS AND FESTIVITY.
Joyous Observance Of the Anniversary
in the Metropolis.
->~~~>~c->~~~.o~~>o~~>~~
In Cl0UDlESS SKY AND A HAPPY CITY.
Interesting Religious, Charita-
bic and Secular Exercises.
.-->-----~-~~~-~~-----~.
Thronged Streets, Smiling Faces and
Crowded Churches.
4anta Claus Among the Soldiers
and the Children.
Turkey and Other Good Things
for Everybody.
~~,e~u~>><~~o~~>-~>~N~~~~~>~
1HH DAY TN THE PARK.
-->~.,~-~~~~~~cS>~~--.---
Balls; Social Entertainments aud German
Festivities 8 The Evening.
&c. &c. DC.
Rails; Social Entertainments aud German
Festivities q the Evening.
nc &c. DC.

The unpleasant weather of last Sunday rather damp
sned the ardor Of Of the citizens Of New York who
had made their arrangements for extensive celebra
Non of yesterday with the usual Christmas festivities
As has already been stated the rain, spsh and snow
Ahmed the beauty Of Christmas Eve, and caused many
W stay within their homes who otherwise would have
attended Of the various church services or visited
md Toasted with their friends and relatives. No such
change be truthfuiy Land at the door OF yesterday
II was fair day overhead could have been de-
sired, and the heavy frost of the night before having
CONCEALED and dried up the effects of previous
snow, under foot it good the resi-
dents OF the metropolis expected to enjoy
m the winter season. And everybody and his
fe and children appeared to enjoy the occasion. Bust
generally standstill. The busting tide that
Aourly sweeps down Broadway upon other days was
wanting Drays and carts did dispute every inch Of
space with hacks and omnbuscs The latter, indeed
we're monarchs of all they surveyed"at least masters
situation, and, with the Of the different lines
ri city railway, continually filed with happy,
vei-dressed, orderly crowds Of people, coming from
going to church. route for place OF secular
amusement, from morning until evening The hotels
crowded with city and foreign visitors and their
tables at the dinner hour savagely at
tackled by hungry horde, upon destruction of
turkey fearfully intent Their appettes appeased,
They became aa gentle and passive lambs.
lot 90, however, with those who paid their
evoirs to the jolly god Bacchus and drank deeply Of
she insprtng juice Of the vine and the corn singing,
Dunn cicius uiramns in later Latin 1--WE won't go home
En morning, till daylight doth appear" in modern
Greek and making involuntary rail fences; numbers
peambuated the streets unsteudy, until brought up
round turn the Of the key in the lock OF the
aeor Of the Tombs reached their residences The
residences of other person found repcse the
arms OF Morpheus Outbreaks and disturbances were
comparatively few however, and the police had little to
20 beside enjoying themselves and laughing at the conf
M antics OF those who had swallowed IA drop
ulch," placed their bodies outside Of too large
quantity of the ardent and therefore respon
sible for their words and actions
The public ceremonies Of yesterday given at length
= the following reports.
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
ST. pATRICK,s CATHEDRAL

The Festival Of the Nativity Of Christ, Christmas
1hy Is termed In the calendar OF the Catholic Church,
~as celebrated with great pomp and solemnity at St.
t1ok's cathedral The masses, which commenced
I've O'Clock in the morning, concluded with pom
hhcal high mass, In which the Most Reverend Arch
nashop McCloskey ofhcated ceebrant The hour OF
Beginning, which varied but slightly from the usual
slime, half past ten A. NJ, but long in advance Of
shat hour the vast sdiacs thropged with conge
cation OF worshppem.
THE MASS.
Promptly al the hour which had been snnoupced 10
tAs earlier services and the preceding sunday, the
Droceesion emerged from the sacrsy most imposng
nAy and preceded by the bearers OF The golden cruel
N and lighted candles passed by the side altar and
esrcd the chance The affairs had decorated with
svergreens and flowers and sared under the blaze
ehe lights which occupied every niche and Of the
sanctuary The vestmens Of the clergy of unusual
nchnees in conformity with the JOY and glory Of the
casaon The acolytcs, numbering twenty youths
Ill wore scarlet hats and sutsns. Tie mass
which was Immediately celebrated by the Most
Reverend Archbishop occupied period OF two
hours, and Yeplete with all the measured soem.
nifty and impressive ceremonies peculiar 10 its service
x'Aiher McNernoy, who has long since the title Of
the Chesterfield OF religious ceremony and etiquette
was master OF cercnonios. The s,hor officer of the
mass follows very Rev Father STAIRS, v g..
assistant priest Rev. Father Mcguire aud Or McSweeny
dcacons at the shrine: Rev Father McCoan deacon
~ the altar Rev. Mr. Hudson sub deacon at Tie altar
THE SERMON.
Father McNeney pronounced the sermon tax Tor his
Cert the story Of the incarnation enbruccd In the FIRST
fourteen Of the second chapter Of st. And
IL pass that in those days there went decree
from Caesar Augustus that all should be enrolled &c
Among the many mysteries said the reverend speaker
which the Church commemorate there was none morc
beautiful more cunsoing than ai Ok NE nativity OF
Christ. The spectacle Of his lowy birth was such
sonound our reason and Oh The heart with deep and
my story not possible to ua TO admire ana
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SANTA CLAUS.
VINO Hg Is AND WHAT He DID on CHRISTMAS HyE--
ukASD BALL IN Hls HONOR.

MHo az rs AND WHAT He Din On CHRISTMAS EVE
okASD HALL IN Hls HONOR.
There s vast deal of about childhood; in
deed, 1t Is the most romantic period Of human lifo All
Is gadsomc innocence There ~ nothing Of trouble or
TO Danish the smile plough burrows in the brow
Things are but they and all is brightly tinted
but too often docs the nand Of Old Time preinaturey
draw aside tho rosccoored which conceals the
future only disclose o il is with an its hard and
stern realities. ln chldhood's days fairies laugbngly
fit along iife's pathway, sirewing II with flowers,
and merry elves peep out On ~ and smile. II
Is wondrous period. Children are credulous
innoccnts and believe everything The most a.
tonishing stories related to them and the strangcst
recorded What child would dare o. doubt
that certain brave fellow, chrisicncd Jack, climbed up
bean stalk into fairy land and thus immotazed him.
self or who among them questioned the prowcss
OF another Jack, surnamed the "Giant Killer in his
ocnabes with the |" Feefsw fumsy' Not one OF them
the offence would be- unpardonabic, In child Gin.
dcrea and her sdventures facts' in the nursery
and all children believe her fairy god mother did actually
transform tho pumpkin mice and rats into the gorgeous
coach and -four, with ~ ooachmon and powdered foot
Tho fearful tragedy Of Red Riding Hood
IL listened 20 with attention; aud should any child Of
ancient or modern times nsuuse concerning the
prohabe accuracy OF every particular the attempt would
be looked npon ~ 81 venie delinquency OF The
most hardened description 80 Is ia aonarous period
Giants srn. abou; and warts everywhere II Il
period Of poetry. The imagination, untIamneiled BY
the Lessons learned in the world, nnnpedea by CONVEX
iiona laws or ,ogissi stumbling sos roves sooy
DER mead and dell, WHORE countless ~in forms dsvon
themselves rcusa mvivd fa'ry rrgs r. .h.s
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cal exercises were OF a select character At the
ederkranz numbers NJ present nine hundred members,
and the male and female chorus (Gemischer Choir num-
beers about one hundred and thirty.
scHwAEEIsCHER sAENGERBuHD. M
This society Is thriving musical organization, the
members which are principally composed of natives
of Suava who last night celebrated the anniversary OF
the birthday OF the Saviour and the old Yulefest by
musical entertainment at their headquarters at Clinton
Hall, in Clinton street. The Of the society
asefuly decorated with various embleuls and devices
members OF the association, on exhibition.
The festivities Of rather varied character Ma
tona songs andpoems Of Schiller aud Goethe
dered with great success and series OF dramatic dis
courses took place Nh. Nage Jr, sang Koerne's song
entitled Dds Gestoerte Geca very acceptable man
Several choruses were sung by the members Of the
society and the Christmas festival OF the jolly natives
Of Schwabenand quite successful affair." The fes-
tvities were concluded by ball, which was continued
until quite late hour THE Schwaebeiscber Saengerbund
has been in existence four years and numbers about
one hundred members.
IRE SOCIETY MELoMANEN.
This IL German vocal society, which numbers about
Chriss birthday lost night at their headquarters No I76
Third street. and the proceedings WERE usual, wound
up by q bali.
A SCHOOL FESTIVAL
The Sunday school OF the Social and Moral Educational
Society (Serice md sit,ehe Bi,da0gs GesellschctD
assembled last night at the Social Reform Hall,
In Grand street, where the pupils were proper
y entertained by distribution or Christmas
gifts The Director OF the school, Professor Fuser
vered an address appropriate to the occasion. The
school numbers about ono hundred pupils aud Is very
deserving institution The festivities were wound mp by
q ball.
THE TEUroNIA.
The Toutonia hacnnerchor one OF the foremost
German musical associations, held grand at
Mr. Groschs occe in Broome street. where they engaged
In series OF burlesqe proceedings such called
conns series OF chorus songs we're rendered bv the
members in efficient manner aud the greatest hilary
prevailed until quite 4 late hour. As usual
at comnssvs an immense amount OF lager
consumed
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ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

In addition TO the regular musical services Ct thts
church yesterday, tho re Dcm by Thomas in nat the
Jsote by Paddon, aud Mozsrs grand chorus "G,ory
to God High" sung With great deal Of expires
son the solos being given by Misses Brstow and Clark
and Mr. g. Dye. Mr. j. r. Jardne presided Ut Che organ
The pastor, Rev :. j. Cornoe delivered fine sermon
the coming Of the Saviour and Mediator, AT the
taken up.
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CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS.

The music in this church yesterday was Of grand
order Lambiilottc's celebrated pastoral mass Tor
Amoris duo and chorus, and an Adogamss n, tenor
solo by Proch the principal selections, and
arstcally rendered By the choir OF the church, with
chorus and foil orchestra under the leadership of Herr
Apply Tho whole performance, with the exception OF
little unseadiness occasionally, complete
and reflects great credit Mr. Gleason the orgsnist
md. Al,
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tervas II is needless say that hearty meal was en-
oyed at the conclusion Of which Mr. Thomas Strong the
chaplain attached 20 the Soldiers Depot made short
and appropriate address 70 the men, reminding them Of
the gratitude which they should feel for the special
blessing they enjoy in being spared to witness bright
union again existing throughput the land and advising
them how TO become good citizens and thus retain
the proud laurel which soldiers they had With
three hearty cheers for Governor Fenton and three
for the ladies' 10 whom they indebted for the
teranment, and who person presided the banquet
that they had had least the major portion Of merry
Chraf mas-a good dinnpr
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SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY.

The children connected with the John Mc,hodst
Episcopal church. TO the number OF about one hundred
and hfty last evening RECALLED With sumpirous
Christmas repast, which provided through the libcr
atty Of the teachers and members the church Ap-
propriate addresses delivered blythe pastor the
Roy Mr.. Pitney, and by the Rev Mr. Hildreih, after
which refreshments served
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JERSEY CITY.
MIDNIGHT tNp SERVICES AT ST. PErER'G
CHURCH.

Long before the midnight hour, which eighteen hun.
drcd years ago usheed the birth Of the babe Of Beth
lehc The old Church Of s. Peter Grand street. Jer
sey city throngcd to excess. The immediate vcn-
ity OF the church also crowded with persons who
had been unable TO gain admission The vocal part OF
the ceremonies a the most attractive order
prsng Mozarts Twelfth Mass aud anthems appropriate
for the day The massive harmony of the former was
executed IN highly crtditabo manner Tho following
well known orf,ss comprised the Choir:-Mrs Sparks,
organist Mesdemoisellcs Bolton, ORren, Trcur an,t
English aOpran; Mcsdemoisces Upp ngton and Weir ,
alti Mr. Johnston ten0rc, Mr. A'no and other gentle
men sustaining Tho bass. most eloquent sermon was
preached by the Rev Dr BranB relating 10 the festival
AT the solemn high mass Rev. M Giackmoyer, y. j.,
acted az ccebrant and Rev Nr HcheT, j. sub dca-
Every that could NJ 10 the spcndor OF this
midnight celebration adopted by the Rev J. Kelly
the aged pastor Of this time honorcd church. At the
fair In schoolhouse which lately opened for the
benefit Of the church. hundreds OF the CONGREGATION
aNaited the hour Of the celebration in the churh.
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The 'Merchan!s' Exchange, large four story stone
building opposite the Montreal Telegraph Company's
ONCE took fire night about ten O'clock apd In spite
OF several streams Of water burnt Hereby until two
O'Clock this morning, The building was completely
Quilted Ihc telegraph Office was in considerable danger
al one time There was fostonaely not much wind Tho
Chief Of ,hc Fire Brigade hun and two nrmon
suruT by falling stones
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TerribIe Case Of suGocation.

CHICAGO, Dec. %, IsUo
terrible case Of sufocaton from gas occurred AZ the
Bremen Hotel 1871 Lake street. Saturday night resulting
10 The death q nyo men, and perhaps elk The victims
all slept the room and Is supposed that af'ss
retiring the cap 81 the gas pipe which ~~s merely stuck
on With wax, fell o. allowing thc sas under fali prcs-
sure, enter the Five Of tho men were iound
dad yss,erdss morning. Another was 1iD ahvs '""
night but lIscpsibls
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DINNERS AND OTHER FESTIVITIES
DINNER AT THE NEW YORK STATE SOL.
DIERS DEPOT.

The bravo soldiers OF TIE Empire st,te who
stopping at the Soldiers Depot in Howard street. await
ing the settlement Of various claims against govern.
ment prior receiving thor Anal discharge and
ing their homes througheu, the state were 10 grea,
extent reconciled to their lot in moi being OF the
Der Of those who gathered around the social family board
cat home yesterday, By the munlcence Of the benevo
lent ladies OF the Relief Association attached TO that
stiluiiou, providing:,h gallant fellows with sump
tuou' and elegant dinner also the case, will be
remembered, on iast Thanksgiving Day None Of the
benevolent ins,tutions--and New York can certainly
boast Of maoy-who gave Christmas dinners yesterday
can claim larger share Of commentator, than the
soldiers banquet given by these good ades whose ap
probation Of the past services OF soldiers has been
evncei on This az on many previous occasions. The
entrance 20 the Soldiers Depot decked with
greens while the din hall very tasicfy arranged
The halls gracefully fe0qned With borders Of pine
and cedar, Il proper intervals surrounded by green
wmaihs. On side OF tho house the following
names Of distinguished military heroes OF the re-.
nuIiou -rhomas, Meade Hooker, sherman, Grant tho
name Of the Lieutenant General was surmountei by an
eagel and Fitzpatrick Upon the other SIDE the naval
heroes we're enumerated Fooe. Firragut and Porter,
while banner directly opposite the of the tables
pore the inscription "a large characters =
! COP BLESS TaE LADIES
CHRISTMAS DINNER
THO cred 81 me decoration OF the hall belongs 10 Mr.
u w. iTovos ana e employees Of the institution Shortly
after twelve O'Clock dinner hayna been reported ready
the soldiers numbering shout three hundred men among
whom were forty ~ nity coored veterans marched In
regular orae. '" tae banquet hall and, opening to the
right and eit hed up on either side of the tables and
took their seats after the most approved order OF djsc
pnc band Witch was ~ attendance discoursing ex
ccllont music &, required but hasty survey OF The
tables 10 satisfy The veterans that they would soon be-
come masters q he situaoa AMI that the brcaworks
would soon be carried NJ te point Of the fork an tbev
all felt that with good appettes and perseverance their
sBnihialon could be snrompassed. The tables NAV b.
iniy ssd 10 have groaued beneath the weight Of tho
Christmas dlnusr There no ess than seven hun.
bred POUNDS OF turkey alone while geese beef and
other fowl and esh, wth tho thousand accomplishments
and condiments u oyery description wcro set out In grace
fsl profson before e boys not 70 speak OF and
an cases that ntess the festive board ~ short IN.