The national Republican., 1867-12-24
Aatioual Republican.
CHRIRTMAs,

roofs ratified, chimneys shook, and many little
ones, Last night, thought that Santa Claus had
lprematureiy made his appearance, and was
J AireAdy coming down the chimney 10 distribute,
with liberal hand tho presents Tor good little
girh and boys, But though they were doomed
to disappointment, they will, without doubt, be
visited tonight BY the merry little King Of the
Christmas festivities. = ~. fal.l.I
To the readers OF the RErunIickS, We would
advise as TO purchases. Good articles, At popular
prices, are deserved BY ALL and to those purehas-
ing,we recommend, among others
CorLr 4 TowKRs, No. si+ Pennsyivania ave-
nue., between, Ninth aud Tenth streets. This
young and energetic nrm has displayed enter
prise really comncndablc. They have ane selec-
tion OF books, embracing the works Of all the
popular authors, Catholic prayer-books, &c.,
chtomos, engravings, and psintings OF the nnssf
description. Orders for "Pastel,r the new phs-
togrsphing process, sre received at this store,
and persons dcsirous OF securing o handsome
picture will be benefited by calling upon the
nrm. Portmonnsies, fancy inkstands, albums, and
many other articles suitable for the season, can
be had, and We are pleased to notice that tho
energy Of tho hrm is meeting with success.
J.w. BoTELEn & BRo No. $40 Metzerott Hall
are not behind the age, and they have variety
OF articles suitable for holiday presents, In the
way Of fancy China, glass and croekery ware,
eles have been purchased recently at New York
trade sales, and are offered at prices within the
means Of ALL In richness and rarity they excel
anything we have ever seen, and would certainly
be handsome present to any. r.... srsr..I
EaAS Bno corner Of Ninth and streets,
know tho wants Of the public, and are prepared
to satisfy all persons DESTROYS Of purchasing Of
them. In the way OF wines, brandies, jamaica
and New England rum, Holland gin, WHISTLES,
&e., the proprietors have stock Of the best
brands, offering Il in large small quantities to
suit purchasers. They have also large supply
of little luxuries-currsnts, eitron, almonds,
cranberrics, figs, &C., which are Indispensable
during Christmas week, and our patrons will
take the hint and act accordingly.
JoHN q. PARKER, No. ass Seventh street, Is
one OF those live fellows In the community
whose services could not easily be dispensed
with. He IL the proprietor OF lively institution
"a book storc-and the holiday presents within
are multitudinous. Photograph albums stereo-
scopes, work-boxes, toy books, prayer and hymn
books suitable for all denominations, works OF
eminent authors, &C., adorn the shelves OF the
establishment, and In connection with the
latest novels, daily, weekly, and pictorial pa
pers, form an attraction not TO be overlooked.
BnrAs BRos., No. $40 Pcnnsylvan avenue,
keep pace with the times, and have something
to please children and also persons Of larger
growth. We allude to the rich and luscious as
sortment Of fruits, which they offer to the pub
lie, consisting Of Havana oranges, raisins, al
monds, &C., at prices temptInyly low. The stock
must be seenNs beappreciated, and those calling
for that purpose win not regret SO doing.
RicHARDs' boot and shoe store, No. ass Penn
'sylvania avenue, Is one Of the places to go, by
those in quest Of fine boot or shoe. He has
lately received some French and English boots
and shoes, which are unsurpassed for beauty OF
nnish. Those he disposed Of were Of great dura-
bility, and the demand for fresh supply from
his customers was too imperative to admit Of
denial. Mr.. Richards guarantees satisfaction to
those who may favor him with call, and atrial
10 respectfully solicited.
J. F. MuDD, $50 street, corner Of Ninth,
needs no notice Of his successful endeavors to
please the public. The cloths, sassimeres, coat
ings, &C., which he has on hand, suitable for gen.
tlemen's wear, are Of the hnesttexturo and quail
ity, and the "cutting" 10 perfection. Gentlemen
desiring a handsome and fashionable suit Of
clothes, should not forget the merchant tailoring
establishment, corner of Ninth and ID streets.
sAvAoE's SKATE DEror, s24 d street, near
Tenth, is one OF the institutions OF the District,
and we do not know OF a more welcome present
to persons of either sex than handsome, we'll
ntting pair Of skates. with the "frst Ice" on
the Park the excitement and anxiety TO be upon
pair Of skates will be intense, and all calculat-
ing upon "striking out" should provide them
selves in season. Savage has also on hand a
large number OF sleighs, fancy articles, SC,
(which he disposes Of at moderate prices.
iCHRIsrMAs inaugurates the fashionable sea-
son, receptions, balls, parties &c and the ladies
should ever be prepared. Mrs. A. S. Trayer, No,
=, Four-and-a-half, Mrs. Atkinson, 347 Eighth
street, betweed and north, and Mrs. shedd
,over Ellss music store, are the proprctresses OF
millinery, dress-making, and corset establish
ments, which the fair sex would hnd beneficial
by patronizing. Each OF these ladies have q
speciality OF their own In the make and material,
and those who favor them with their patronage
will be satisfied with the workmanship and
quality.
In strolling along yesterday in our wanderings
here and there, we observed large crowd OF la
dies and gen tlemen, boys and girls, inside and
outside OF the fruit and confectionery store OF j.
Pearson, tsi Eighth street, near Pennsylvania
avenue. or course we inquired the cause OF the
excitement, and were astonished to learn that
the liberal proprietor was disposing OF his lus-
eious fruits and fine confections to Sabbath
schools at cost. This, we understand he intends
to continue, and we trust the generosity Of Mr.
Pearson will meet with its due reward.
J. T. PRTTY & Co., boot and shoe dealer, No.
bls Seventh street, above ID, are determined not
to be surpassed in their peculiar line of busi-
ness, and In poetic vein warn all good folks OF
the danger resulting from damp feet. These gen
tlemen are correct. Damp feet are not only dis
agreeable, but many lead to some insidious dis
ease, consigning the unfortunate owner Of said
feet to the tomb. A pair Of those double-sole
calfskin boots or sewed congress gaiters will
keep all those Ills away, and Petty Il 90. guaran-
tee all articles purchased.
SHAPHRRD, corner OF Seventh and ID streets,
10 an excellent place for cheap and good variety
Of useful articles suitable for all seasons. Fine
bibles, juvenile books, standard poets, prayer and
hymn books, gold pens and pencils, fancy work
and toilet-boxes, writing-desks, albums, &C., are
but few of the many nice, ornamental, and
agreeable presents which Shepherd has, and we
were not at all surprised to observe the crowds
that were visiting his establishment yesterday
Those Morocco goods and Prang's oil chromos
created q sensation, and there is no denying the
fact that the proprietor means business.
MANY PERSONS from the west end Of the city
purchase their goods in the central portion Of
the District, forgetting that there are establish
ments In their own locality where articles can
be procured as good and at the same prices. W.
H. Pearson, No. ia Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween Nineteenth and Twentieth streets, has