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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24

PREsRNTArIoN.-The esteemed manager OF
St Dominick's schools, South Washington,
was this morning the recipient of q Christmas
bookcase, from the pupils of St. Dominfck's
Male School. The presentation speech was
gracefully made BY Master William Whalen,
one OF the pupils, and was responded 70 by the
reverend gentleman In eloquent terms, which
was blended alike with lessons OF wisdom and
instruction. After acknowledging IN feeling
terms the zeal and energy OF the teachers,
Messrs. khnaly and Vaughan, the reverend
gentleman concluded by bestowing his blessing
on bis Youthful but attentive auditors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24

For CBILRLAINa AND FROSTED FEET.
Whites Embrocation is a specific. Price 81
per bottle. For sale at 424 Pennsylvania ave.
nue., between Az ana 9th streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24
GEORGETOWN ADVERrIsKNESTs.

~A LECTURE WILL BE DELIVERED
lS BY MADG8 WILDEtRE in MARKET Hsli,
Georgetown ON Chris tmss Eve. for he benebt q
the poor Admission y 4. Tickets can be Obtained
NJ Metzerotts and Ellis Music stores, and az Dr.
Brace Drug store, corner Of Washingta0 and
High streets. GEORGETOWN. de Il az
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MARRIED.

PARKER-SACKETT On Monday narasrha,
I'd by Rev. Charles X. Hall, D. ID ELY s1PAR
kER, U. Z. Army. to MINNIE. daughter OF the
late Col. ssebett, U. 3, Volunteers,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24

APPEALED TO COuRr.-Joseph Gerhardt, a
restaurant keeper, doing business In ihe sew.
esth precinct, had q bearing before Justice
Walter yesterday, OH the charge Of selling
liquor without . license, and was fined $40.
from which decision he took AN appeal 10
court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24

GREAT REDUCTION IN PRrC,ss .-Contam-
plating 10 change our business we viii sell.
for 3D days only, our entire stock of Mems,
Youths ana Boys Clothing, 1t IS per cent
less than our regular price. Heavy coats for
IS to $40, all wool pants from % TO 90, heavy
vests at 81. and all other goods In proportion,
at Barr's, corner OF 9TH and SITS. 12.SI:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24
DUBLIC SALE or ORDINANCE sToRRs.

BTRFAU OF ORDNANCE, NAVY DEPARTMENT.
WASHING TOY CRY, December rs. lsG.S
There viii be sold az public auction 90 the high
est bidders, on IL III kSDAY. the 10th day Of jan
nary, ISIS, at u NJ. At Jefferson Barracks f.
serve, Missouri. a large lot Of Mi-cellsneoIs IN
seryicesble Naval Ordnance Stores, composed IN
part II Shot. Shell. Canister, Old Cannon, G an
Carriages, Shot Guns, Rifles, Axes, VAST Belts,
and Cartridge Boxes.
These articles will be sold in lots.
Terms: Cash. ard the articles 20 be removed
within ten days after the conclusion Of the sale
Otherwise they will rsyert 10 the Government,
de lQ-tr III. A. MISE. Chief Of Ruraa-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24

kESULTe OF ADVERTISING In TIE STAR
Editor Star. Stop that advertisement for ssBov
Wanted j have received one hundred And
nvs answers, and eleven personal applica-
tons. a
THERE WILL BE MEETING Of the citizens of
the Third Ward at TEN perance Hall on Thurs.
dsy. At ~ O'Clock m to form an associatjon
auxiliary 10 the Prevalent Aid Association for
relief Of The poor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24

It's Coon EpFKCTs ARE PKRNANKNr.-In
his II differs from all hair dyes. By its use
luxuriant growth is guaranteed, natural color
and gloss are restored. One trial Will cause
yon TO say this Of Mrs. 81 a. 4HsR's Tnsprorsd
(neW style) Hair ReStOrer or DressiHa. (IH one
hsh!e) Dvery Druggist sells IT, Price One
Dollar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24

BLANKETS OF ALL CoLoRs.-Red, White
Blue, Grey, and Brown BLANKETS. Horse Blan-
| kete, Of all col0rs. Five Lbs. Blanket for $40
| Ready -mAde Sheets, Bed Comforts, Feather
and Hair Pillows, holsters, Mattresses, &C.
ADAHsoN's, SOC 9th ST.,
| Ills one door from Penn. avenue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24

THE ORIGINAL FRANC sells Gents Furnish
ing Goods cheaper than any house In tins city,
at hie popular store, 49i 9TH street, between ID
and f, three doors above Odd Fellovs' Hail.
Recollect the No.-494. l2.lai:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24

BULDINe.-At the Ia;e City Hail meeting Tor
the relief Of the poor, Mr.. VIM H. Wise sue.
gested that il the work of tearing down the
Arsenal PenlteAtiaIy building could be given
10 the unemployed poor, il would be OF great
service to them at this IN element season " hen
labor IS DO scarce. In pursuance OF this idea,
Mr.. Wise mas waited upon General Ramsay,
commapdaRt at the Arsenal, in reference 10
the matter. General Ramsay stated that he
could take no stepsl in the matter until after
the .th OF next month, the time when the three
month contract OF MIR. StockbridCe for doing
the work expires. At that time il is probable
that an arrau cement be made for giving
the work 10 the unemployed poor. and the dis.
bursement Of from Sl0,oG0 10 Sl5,o0o in this
way would avert vast amount Of distress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24

THE SOLDIERS AND SAILORS UNIoN.-A
meeting OF this association was held last even
Ing at Union League Hall.
communication was read from Senator
Morton, OF lndiana, stating tnat he would ad-
dress the Union on Monday. December 3gth.
Alter some remarks by MAJOR Morse and
Capt. Manning. the Union adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24
TREAsURY DEPARTMENT,
DISMAL sw,upE X lei

DISMAL SWAMP CANAL.
In accordance with . resolution Of Congress, 81
proved July Is, lSs, authorizing the Secretary ~
the Treasury 20 sell the stock owned by the nitd
States in the Dismal swamp Canal COMPANY. in
such manner az % best protect the interests Of Ne
nited States in said canal, and 60 insure that NJ
same De Kept Open ne nayiGsble highway w1thsuf
furfber eNpen. . TO the Government.
Notice 10 hereby given that on MONDAY, he
YIN DAY OF December. 1sa, at II clock Q. b
eight nundred 81 lsbares Of stock owned by IN
United states IN sale, Dismal swamp Canal Con
psny will be sold az public auction, TO the hishs
bidder AZ the Tr< ary Department, In the city o.
The Dis0al Swamp Canal connects the v stsrs q
Elizabeth river in Virginia, with the PasIuOtsnk
river, in North Carolina, istance of about t~en
ty-eight and one huff 49, miles. and d e. ben
CONSTRUCTED Al . cost Of upward Of one million de
lars. The whole humber Of shares In the Canal
Company 10 nineteen hundred aud forty. f0ur,
l.a<4,D having a. original par value Of tSO huB-
dred and nifty doilars $2s0l par share.
Full information In relation 70 the history sDe
condition OF the canal will be afforded upon aprh
cation ca this apartment
Terms Of sale: 0ne-teuth part of the purcnsse
money TO he deposited ~ time Of sale. aud the bs
snce 70 be paid upon the delivery Of the instro,
HUGH McCULLeCH, Secretary.
81 THE ABOVE SALE HAS BEEN posi-
poned until the "a day of January. lss.
HUGH AcCULLoCH, seerterl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24

PLBNfy or COOP BoYs-Au sdyertisueu,
appeared IN the STAR last evening for q rood
boy, address BoStI l, Star once" At 10 o'cloc
rbfs morning, ninety i've ans vers had bseo
y~cssved, Cand BOZ H." is q Letls crowded.
showing hat good boys are plenty ia Wash.
fnG.oE, and read the STAB.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24
GALE OF UNsERyICEABLE QUlRTEB
- -MASTfE STORES


DEPOT QUARrERNAsTER's OFFICE, z
WASH INGTON,p ID. G., December IL. is7.f
VIII be sold at public aution. under the supsr.
vision OF BreVet Colonel A p. Blunt, A. q u a
:. army, on FRIDAY the 9Th instant. az LincSi
Depot. lot OF 0uarterma-ts Stores, rate ss u
serNic-able, consisting in part Of
100 Army Wagons, sSs sets Lead Nule Esr-
aspiring Wagons, ness,
3 do. Bodies unfinished, 2ss sets Wheel do.
l1t~O- horse Ambulancee 262 SETS Wheel Amin
Steam Engine. lance Harness.
l Steam kWoTthinston 25 Wagon Wheels.
Pump, e Wagon Tongues,
l Lifting Force do, - Ambulance Wheels
! Power Punch, 500 lbs. Scarp Iron,
Travelling Forge, coo lbs. Old shoas,
- Battery DO. .0o do. do Bolts,
Els Grain sacks, ,o0 do. do. Tires.
30 Mule Pack nod 800 do. do. Springs.
dies, 9.0O Wagon Bows
tic1es not enumerated.
sale will conmeDce al 10 a. m
Purchases must be removed within ten DAYS n ON
day of sale. : :
Terms cash, ir Government funds.
By order Of the Qusrtermsster General,
j. q. McfERRAS.
Deputy y. VI. General.
de ct Brevet Brigsdier General, u 8. A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24

CHAsE AYrxR THIEvEe--Last even ns n
detectives Kelly and Bixiey were pass ing up
I3ih street, they noticed two colorsd m 80
ahead. one carrying DO ndle. and gave ca asa
following them considerable distance arou nd
dropped, but failed 70 overhaul them The
bundle WAS found 10 contain q yalus able rob,
and loot cloth, which was stolen from Mr.. w
n. Hotcnirs about ten days ago, and they were
returned TO him 20 day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24

gaat, and standard Books, 1t very lev prtoSs.
shoula not forget the 0rsos DooE Auction ~
evening At so Pen1sylvanis avenue, pndsr
NE metropolitan Hotel, conducted By
1881: VIZ. I. WALL 4 Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24

DR. WHITE, Ohiropodist, s94 Pennsylvania
avenue, between Fouf-and.a-half and Slxth
streets, continues the successful treatment OF
Oorns Bunions, Bad Mails, Enlarged Joints.
Warts, Woles, Vascular Excrescences, &c.
Once hours from Q. N. 70 9 p. m No charee
for consuitauon. Estahlished 1851
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24
|" : - It TUN.
Cashier First National Bank.

The ORIGINAL FRANCS PRICE LIsT-Cood
Merino Shirts and Drawers, 81, 10, as, ~ cents,
81. Good White Shirts. from 80 cents mp TO
$3.50. Good warm Gloves, from % cents mp
Cotton Socks, from cents per PAIR mp; and
all other things ia his line cheaper than any
other house in this city, at 49i TN street be-
tween ID and r., three doors above Odd Eel
lows Hall. Recollect No. 49i. ia,lal:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24

ysstesday sysuius elected as on cers Of Da "
son Lodge No. 10, r. ana A. a.: ". n, q.
Aadawny; 8. W. ". ]. Stevenson ]. W. Hen.
~ Chase; Secretary, q. X. Thompson; Treas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24

and now selling ~ So.S0-our Box Ooass. This
coat 10 heavier md better trimmed than our
former ones Al SO. A. Saka & 90 81, Seventh
street. between Pennsyivania avenue and ID
suseI hsT los
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24

Ar DIR. SUHnsRLAHD'a CHuRoH .o.morrov
MINT there Will be Sunday School Con-
cert, commanding st q O'Clock The two Christ.
mas trees VIII BE sigh! Wcfth see.RG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24

II rou wIsH to buy your Onristmas presents.
nne Gold Watches and Jewelry, you WIN save
ander's, $40 Pennsyivanis avenue, between
Aztn sno i3ta sueeh. -~G~s.ss =, l2,S4;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

rHRlsTMAS PRESENTS.
LADIES FURSi
EURsf EUhsit
GEEAT ASSORTMENT At Low Prices.
All the Novelties of the season now rsasy
foT sale at sEYMOURs
de l9-lwr Ia Csor gAtavn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24
II LIDAY GooDs.
I'm. LAZENBY. I24 BRIDGE STREET.
GEORGETOWN, ID. c.,

Has just opened . large stock Of Fancy Gods sud
Toys.
Bureau Sets. 1ets a-tete Sets, Jewel stsnds
Mach Boxes. Ash v olders, Cologas Bottles, Gard
Receivers and Bsskets. Toy Tea Sets, Dinner sets,
Toilet Tets. Toy knives and Forks aud SPOONS,
Tobacco Boxes, smoking sets.
NAsES-BohemisD. Lava. sad French China.
Fancy spittoons, Fancy Toilet sets, Motto Cofses,
Mugs, &c.
WHITE FRENCH CHINA.
Gold Band aud Decorated Dinner, Tea, aud Toilet
Sets. bohemian snd American Cot and Engraved
DeCsnters. Gcblets-t,bsmpagne. Wine, aud Cor
DIAL and u variety of New and II snasOme Patterns
Glass Ware.
thunia, Block Tin.
TIN WARE AND WOODEN WARE.
lamps. Oil. Wicks. Chlmneys =, ana a general as
sortniont of House furnishing Articles. and . large
assortment Of Toys which am Offering at rsduced
prices. and 20 which invite the attention Of the
r. VI. LAZENBY,
No. 12i Bridge street,
de A. -fIan1 ID
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ORY GOODS AT REDUCED PRICES.

icy GOODS AT REDUCED PRICES.
We are selling LADIES' DRESS Goops
sHANLS. CLOTHS. CAss1MERS, SATTIEETe,
~ SNELsl BLASkEis and many Other srsl,
Cloaks al ~, a. %, Is, Is and - dollars Csooes,
10 and le9s cts; Canton Flanpels. l2h, Is. and y
Gloves yhite and colored, at 81 -. We are De-
terlnined 20 reduce stock, and offer great bar
gains TO all who favor ~ With call.
BENJAMIN MILLER,
no Slin- lOt Bridge st., Georgetown, d.
NJ know that Y. pEsFossE. French Baker, 18th
treet, WIN eommcncs % deliver his healthy and
highly appreciated BREAD In this tswn on MON
DAY next: December I'd. The families who xi-h
e be sqPBIed viii please send their address % q.
PH1lIlPP1, French Hair Dresser, Bridge street,
Georgetewn. Hotels and Restaurants furnished Il
moderate rsfee. no u I'm,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24

THO WHO Wish 20 Avail themselss OF the 10
per cent discount offered by Henning, corner
TIA Ct. snd Msrylahd sveuue. had batter DO so,
as ne removes very soon 20 No. Si1 IN st., n
teligencer Bni,ding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24

HABLE %, proprietors Of the United
states C!othtnG House, sdS Penua ave BE-
tween id snd Ak stree e. have m.rr-d their
prices cewn TO such q low figure taa, gentle
men canHo. fail 10 be pleased alike with the
superior quality OF their goods And he asst ,u-
khlnely lew prices a. which they are .spo san z
OF Them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24

CHRISTMAS PsssBNTs-Ths largest sssort-
ment Of articles sui sole for HOLIDAY 9tfts 40
the cheapest also, IL q: Liebermaus, csrper
Ninth and ID streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24

f. PrRLIC ,SCHOoLs.-An enfertainmensa was
given last evening BY the pupils OF the public
schoole At Carroll Hall, for the Purchase OF
piano for the schools. a large audience was
In aftendance, and the excellent style In which
the proGramme was carried out gave general
satisfaction. 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24
CITY ITEMS

TIE STOCK Of Fancy Goods. Notions, Toys.
WOODEN Gooos. Hosiery, Gloves, Shswls. Hats,
Bopne.s, Fire W,rts. &c. In etore 800 st.,
viii stIll be eoid r-sardbess of cos. for fe W
dsyr longer. before moving. Store for rent.
Fixtures for sale 3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24

Graceful lpBA.-Wessrs. Coyle Il Tow
acting upon the suggestion In the STAR, are
Presenting 70 each customer pretty and ira
grant little boQuet appropriately labelled for
the holiday season - .Hs9
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24

~ THE ABOVE SALE HAS BEEN pos
poned until the ~ day of January. lse.
HUGH NcCULLocH, seerst@g;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24

last, a. the regular communication Of WASH
ington Naval Lodge, NJ. 4, the following of.
hcers We're e-elected for the ensuing "a asonic
year ;-Worshipfui Master, James q. Dulin
Senior Warden, James Vermillion; Junior
Warden, 4. Bury: Secretary, T. b. Gross, Jr !:
Treasurer, VIM. M. Hutchinson; Tiler, William
Wilkinson. = 4tafl ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24

mr. Noyes moved 20 reeommit tie bali 70 the
Copnittee on Finance, with instructions 20
irane 9 new ball, enumeratipg the special
funds OF which separate accounIs are TO De
KEEP, by the bank
Mr.. Given, from the Countries on Finance.
reported tavorably on TIE joint resolution
from the Board OF Common Council, req ues.
irg the Committee before Congress .sto req EST
and urge the enactment OF a law enabling the
cry OF Washington 10 subscribe to tn- s,ock OF
the Alexandria Ioudon, and Hamp snire rail.
road for the construction OF branch raiiroad
into the District of Columbia, and Also, q
branch railroad TO Al lie, va''
Mr. Given said that this Corporation a..
ready had the power to subscribe 70 shs stock
of the road, AZ the question is first omitted 20
fhe people. but he thought this the past plau 10
accomph'h the object He advocated the pas
Mr.. Richards also urged the passage Of the
r. solution, saying this =. al was to come into
this District from a rich and fertile region. and
tsrraInate here. The constr ction OF IN . road
must increase the value OF property hare ! 7
Mr.. Moore said the people nave the power
to subscribe, and he did not approve OF the ref.
that power. He again argued that II the or ter
Prise Is likely to be prodtable there are capt-
taiists who will undertake it. and he was op-
posed 70 taxation OF the people for the pur-
pose.
Mr.. Richards COMMANDED that the expense o.
an improvement for the benefit Of the whole
People, should Be levied on all the properly
holders Of tho city. He woaid nave no oSisc-
ton to refer IL TO the people asd II time is
given 10 hold meetings and expiain the meter
be Will 20 with arush, but II we do not act .,
once there are parties who will prevent u.s.. II
the people are Informed they win 50 for such
an Improvement. ~ n - - - :
Mr. Noyes thought there could be 40 harm
IN getting the ,po wer from Congress even if II
was not used IL this road was 70 be built, or
any other road. for the benefit of washington
the city would have 70 shoulder q subscrtp.
ton. Capitalists can invest their money 70 40
much better advantage in other ways that tnsv
VIII not pat ts in railroads, especially 10
branch railroads, which, however much they
may oenent the comuunity at large, gen.
Ar Moore would eccede 70 the proposition
OF MI Richards 70 submit the russeor 20 the
people, bat would never give HE vote IN this
decided II.
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ana they would be satisfied with IL. He w a.
sure that there viii be no fault finding, and ia
view OF the Rreat destitution prevailing O wing
ss , msaanIe 70 tne failure % pass this bill
ana the appropriation bill, many teachers and
others being absolutely in want, he hopad tn 2
Dill would be passed. He trusted that there
would be no hesitancy about passing the bill,
Tor they could not sit longer Without passing
TIE Oil, and escape th. odip m which wouI Id
attach after the other Board had mas aad n
without disseD ting VOICE. He was ready to
tako WHAT MS cons ufuency would be satisfied
Mr.. A. p. CLARK said the question with him
was, were the amounts Just, and asksd wh Al
was me amount appropriated for rhs coiored
Mr.. o. s. Baser.-s5s,gO.
:. MIR. A.P. Clark.-Then L shah vote against
Mr.. S. S. Baker remarked tina, the amour,
Que Tor this year Is $4,000.
MI. u. w. Miller said the bill embraced the
whole amount due the coIored schools as de.
clded by the Chief Justice OF the District Su.
pIeme Courts and exacted by Congress.
Mr.. Dalton called attention TO the fact ma
this bill conld not provide for the amount ue
Mr: a; p. CLARK said If the bill appropriated
S5s, 600 for arrearages NJ will vote for u, bu, i
that amount included the amount for this yea
he should Ger tainiy object to It's passage
Mr. Dalton said that he should not vote fol
me Pill because II was compromise measure
but because 1t was right.
Mr. A.P CLARK moved 10 refer the bill q
the Com mittse on Schools. He Claimed tina
the colored schools were entitled 70 one third
Of the schooi fund. . :
MT. L. B. 5. Miller opposed the reference o,
the bili, AID moved the previous question
which Was ordsred-yeas ~. nays9
Mr.. PARKER voted in the negative, but before
the vote was annoupced changed u, because
he was assnrsd that the passage OF the appro.
pfiafion bill depended upon the passage OF
ihis sill. tApplsuss ny the CONSERVATIVE mem
? me Question OF concurrise in the .rnsnA.
neuts o. TIE Aldermen was taken up and de-.
ctded N the Affirmative. Yeas -Nessre. q. s.
lBaber. Ball g. B. ClarkA Dalton, q. w. M,l.
lef. =. =. 8. Miller, Valley, Parker. Ruth.r-
Dulin G12. Nays Messrs. Arrisos. s. s.
Daber, Ball, A. p. Clark, Connolly, Crocker,
knight and Pfau-s.
M. Parser, in explaining his vote, said TIA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-24

TIE WASHINGTON SKATING PARK-The
late heavy tall 81 snow has inferfered mate.
rally with the prosecution Of the necessary
improvements At the Washington Skating
Park. The directors, however, have been un.
renting in their exertions, and, notwith-
standing the above drawback. have pushed
the work 20 far forward as to cause the water
TO be turned In from the canal on Saturday at
ternoon. and up to O'clock yesterday the
pond was flowed, the water being about Gig MT
inches deep. The main building is net yet
completed, ont sufficiently 90 for practical
the mann entrance of the park to q ana 18Th
streets, and walks have also been arraue ed
around the pond. A good, strong freeze, and
The thousands of our lady readers and skate
toriai patrons Will De gra'ided with the pleas
ure Of visiting the park and INDUCING in the
graceful and invigorating exercise OF skipping
DER q sea OF ice''
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-29
FROM NEW YORK.

NEw YoRK, March 2s.--Ths hundred
and fifty Texan emiErants will remain
in this city until the 22d Of April, en-
tirely destitute. Appeals have been
made for their relief.
The ship Psrvey, which sailed on Sat
urday, took 1900 bushels Of corn to Ala.
hama
A letter from Marietta, Ca, says many
people in Northern Georgia have no
bread and no money, and the dealers in
corn ana bacon viii not sell except for
cash. In one family near Dalton, four
children died Of starvation in February,
and it is believed that others died from
the same cause.
The ship Emily B. San sders took H..
600 bushels Of corn yesterday to Charles.
ton for distribution.
Five hundred emigrants ere expected
from Mobile, bound for Peru and Brazil
The President has nominated Gen.
Rousseau a Brissdier General in the
regular army, vice Rosecrans
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-29
Sixty-Five Prize Medals.
THALBERG's OPINION.

at consider Chickering & Sens Pianos be-
yond comparison, the best ! have seen in
America. IS. THALBERG,
Among the chief points Of excellence of the
Chickering Pianas, Of which speak the re-
nowned artists in their congratulatory testimo.
mails to the Messrs. Chickering, are the greatest
possible depth, richness and volume Of tone,
combined with a rare brilliancy, clearness and
perfect evenness throughout the entire scale I;
and, above all, a surprising duration Of sound.
the pure and sympathetic quality of which
never changes under the most delicate or pow
rful touch.
has manufactured