The national Republican., 1867-12-23
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CHRIaTMAR.

sky to some, whilst TO others the pals Of adyer-
sity have hung around, with naught to relieve
the gloom Of night. Christmas, however, Win
Its many fond and endcaring objections, chases
away, II but momentariiy, the tears of sorrow
and burden Of grief Though vacant seats may
be around the hearth, yet the remembrance OF
beloved ones will keep the heart warm, and
though memory may haunt us in the wandering
back to drcary scenes and darksome hours, yet
Christmas, with Its gayety, Its checrfuiness, Its
! commngling around the festive board, It's friend
ly ties, Its happy hours, Is gladly welcomed by
all, and may II be n merry one to our readers.
SANTA CLkus win make his invisible annual
round, and the happy old gentleman has signlacd
to us where proper and suitable presents can be
purchased, and which, for the benefit OF the
patrons Of the REPUBLICAN,, we communicate.
The HUDSON TAYLOR bookstore, No. 33I Penn
sylvania avenue, has always been one OF the at
fractions OF Washington with our citizens, and
under the control OF French 6 Richardson the
popularity OF the store still increases. These
gentlemen offer to the public one OF the finest
selections OF gift books In the District. For
Christmas or New Year present there Is moth
ing more acceptable than book, and for variety,
elegant binding, &C., the stock of this Arm Is TN
surpassed. They have also large quantity OF
fancy goods, consisting Of inlaid and rosewood
writing desks, portfolios, &C., which they dispose
"Quick sales and small PROFITS" we commend
them to the public. .. g.
TO Bg WELL cLoTBgB IL a natdral add bee ON.
ing pride, and It would be well for those wishing
to adorn the outer man to call upon stephens &
Co., $40 Pennsylvania avenue, between Ninth
and Tenth streets, and they will find everything
suitable. This firm has large stock OF clothing
for adults and children's wear, of handsome
make and finish, and which they offer to the pub
lie at the lowest cash prices. They have also a
fine assortment OF furnishing goods-scarfs, ties,
sleeye-buttons, kid and cloth gloves, handkcr-
chiefs, &c-and gentlemen will lind It to their In
terest to give the establishment call.
W. $. THOMPSON, pharmaceutist, corner Of
Fifteenth street and New York avenue, has ere
ated quite a sensation by the large and liberal
display OF fancy goods, which he has purchased
expressly for the Christmas season. He has
some beautiful boxes, imported, and which for
finish and design surpass anything we have ever
seen. In perfumcries, brushes, card cases, &C.,
&C., the establishment In the assortment will
compare with any In the country, and no more
desirable present could be made or received than
can be found In the handsome showcases OF the
drugstore at the corner of Fifteenth street and
New York avenue.
JOHN F. ELLIS, No. 30j Pennsylvania avenue,
near Tenth street, is achieving a wonderful sue
cess in his new and gorgeously fitted warerooms
lie and all purchasers with the finest pianos,
parlor organs, new music, &C., have been una.
bated, and his popularity has been attained
through his own exertions. For the holidays Mr..
Ellis offers large and complete assortment of
musical goods, which always have their patrons
and stroll through the rooms will convince
any OF the fact. large number Of pianos have
been sold by this house lately, and II any OF our
friends are dcsirous of presenting us with one
An T.
Ellis warerooms.
II. A. OLCoTr, 4o3 Ninth street, between ID and
E. offers to the public a large variety OF hats,
caps, boots and shoes at exceedingly low prices.
fine hat is very becoming and handsome shoe
unexccptionable. Mr.. Olcott can supply the
wants of all, and visit to his store may proyc
profitable to those in quest OF covering for the
head or neat and substantial encasemcnt for
the foot. Give him call
THERE rs NO DENYING the fact, that to live, we
must eat, and the question naturally hrisns,
where can the best and most substantial edibles
be foundi Without making any invidlous dis
tinction, we must say that A. q. Plant, tea
dealer and family grocer, corner OF New York
avenue and Fifteenth street, has on hand very
superior variety of preserves, conserves, pickles,
fruits sauces, catsups, mnccaroni, Sc, especial
ly for family use, and which he offers at
the lowest cash prices. Do not forget him.
d and +, Is certainly very energetic. He has
especially adapted himself to the wants of the
public, and now offers to them some most beau
tiful cngravings, paintings, chromos, &c, which
for style and finish are uncxccllcd. These hand
some souvenirs are suitable and appropriate as
presents In all seasons, and are invariably Apprc
clated and gladly welcomed by the recipient
Papcr-hangings, window shades, picture frames,
cord, &c can be had at Markriter's, and his
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by our citizens.
THE LADIES ARE GENERALLY remembered dur
ing the Christmas carnival but a gentleman Is |
often puzzled as to what he shall purchase as a |
suitable present. A book Is very acceptable, a
work'box welcome, a painting appreciated, &C.;
but 1t must not be forgotten, the ladies' fondness
for personal adornment. Though a gentleman |
may have some dellcacy In purchasing articles |
OF female apparel let him procure the sery ices Of
his sister, or somebody else's sister, and go to
loves, No. l2 Market Space, sad among tho
elegant lace goods, embroiderics, handkerchief,
wells, &c, he will certainly find something to
please the taste and gladden. the heart OF the fair
recipient.
WALL, ROBINSON Il Go. offer to the public an |
entire new stock of clothing and furnishing |
goods. The capacity of this establishment for |
constantly having on hand large, new, and |
fashionable variety OF goods is great and undis-
putcu, anu lne prices are guaranteed TO be the |
lowest possible. The house is an old one in the |
community, and Its reputation of the best The |
sales-rooms are large and commodious, and we |
have no doubt of satisfaction being given to any |
who may favor them with a call. |
NJ. W. GAIT & Bro, Jewellers, No. 35i Penn |
sylvania avenue, present to their patrons mag
nihcent stock Of holiday goods, consisting Of |
silver and plated ware, watches, ewery, imported
fancy goods, sc, and which they offer at prices |
remarkably moderate. The firm Is well known |
to the public, and the encouragement 1t has re-
ceyed has been mainly due to the superior at |
fractions Of the establishment. Our citizens |
will patronize meritorlous exertions, and Galt &
Bro. deserve 1t to the fullest extent.
AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY to secure a suit
able Christmas present, and at an extraordinary |
low value Is now to be had. J. I. Collwell L
Co, auctioneers, sell this evening at six O'Clock,
and tomorrow at the same hour, at Fulton &
Co.'s, No. bll Ninth street, a large variety of /
useful and ornamental articles, including gold
and silver watches, sewing machines, &c, which
will he disposed of nt prices fnbulously cheap.
These articles can also be purchased at private
sale, and 1t would be well for all to take note.