davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1867-01-01
CITY ITEMS.

1 CONE not, friends. 10 steal away your hear Is
am no orator, as BTutus is.
u only speak right on
to let you know that Henning still sells cloth j.
ing for one price only, on the corner of Sew
enth street and Maryla land avenue.
Evening star., 1867-01-01

A YOUNG THIEP.-Saturday, Oficer Brewer
arrested little boy, II years OF age, named
fhllIlp Miller. alias Mari, for pisking the
pocket OF soldier named Edward Fo.ey who
was about 70 depart tor a distant military post
Ine little scamp got s16, and was seen in the
act ey Oficer Brewer. He was taken before
Justice Walter, who, in consideration of his
age' AZ the request of the soldier, who could
not, without mu ch trouble, appear AZ eonrt
dismissed the case, and returned the money to
1he loser ~
Evening star., 1867-01-01

DR.. WHITE, Chiropodist. &24 Penn. av. bs-
tween ~ ano 9th streets, continues the sue.
cessful treatment of corns, bunions, bad nails
enlarged joints, warts, moles, vascular ex.
cresences, &c. Office hours from a. m. te
5 p. m, and to 8 p. m. Established 1861.
Evening star., 1867-01-01

MARKRrTER-ZOur friend Markriter, No 4ss
able pictures for presents al mis- saasor - - ~
found In this country at the prices he chsrgss
for tAem- In tact, bis establishment has IA
soine an ''lnstltutlon IN It's way. One will
and oil paintings, framed with exquisite tasts
which he sells at far lower prices Than snch
thlngs so mounted sell for in any Northern
Evening star., 1867-01-01

SfLLING LIQUOR BY THE SMALL-Patrick
LFtn was arrested yesterday by officer Yeat-
nan Of the Seventh Ward, for selling liquor
~ he small without Incense, and was fined
$50 by Justice Boswell
Evening star., 1867-01-01

IHE SANITARY POLICE Last week there
wrfr fOrty-1ve nuisauces reported to the sani-
'ail police, who served the regular notice in
every case. Forty three were prom ptIy absted
lie sum total of the nuisance fines was 80
Evening star., 1867-01-01

THE SKATING POND has been cleared OF
snow, and is in fine condition for skating
Grea, pains are taken by the managers TO cater
for the enjoyment of the skating fraternity.
Evening star., 1867-01-01
EORET DIS HS.

g o Il X u x = 3.
sAmAK11I;AS,,se ..E.1;..E =, az, snrr'
THE MOST CERTAIN REMEDY EVER USED
sovoRsHs1. ass, sSsISs esGEE egssi esazios1Rrs ist
Only Ts. Psll. 70 b ISt.s M . Essa Csrs.
They entirely 1; ns.1s nav no smell nos
1 i1Is the stomsch sr bowel. Of the most delicate.
y GSsSi Il q;
sScss .So 70 !:
sitA s.isS or Msr
rro.-m.ls psofsss:, sa 81 8. Tsnsas. q. cSsH''''''
BLOODi BLoODIi BLOoDyii
sGs88ssuLAsdi az a. IThSHRs; IIHs a6SHs 6sS2HRsEs. SRsTs,
sAxAR}TANs kooF DlSS1ASHs IND Hsks s. yu1c,
ssnhRlTHNs ROOT AND HERE ssi!H1fi6s' !1i6s' Is %:
scrbed reaches and srsdicstss every particle Of
the venereal poison 90 that the cure I. thorough
q: Rs not Il
posterity that for which You may repent in sitsi
DO NOT DEsPAIRi
goST aasB SG,,
4 All all the bad siIss e EEsss'H'
In MANY affections with whicn nnmnerS 81 -.
rafes suffer the ROOT AND HRRB JUICEs mot
hapDily adapted, in liberated Uterus in Lencos
rh9a, In besrinG down, Falling Of the Womb, de.
cent by express. Price Sl1 per bottle.
eAMARITANB WASH
L. In oaees Of Syphilis used In connection With ths
sGSti Snii fsS ssrsesen!. asES saiis:i f:io. o.n...
The efficacy OF these remedies 10 alike acknovl.
edged BY physiciens and patients. They are used
WHAT THE SURGEONS sAY OF TH3 sAMAR
VI, ITANT HEEEDiIs.
Ma, FEB. ., iss4.!.I have greet .stisisOtisn II
Tor Venersl disea.ss In its most customary forms;
that have used them With Judgment, discrOtien
md properly, and, have found them respond to nv
anticipstions promptly and enscsually. Kaovins
their efficacy, and % far ny ne q them extonds
Ir'''.n'nd men ''.Iaff ''.IHaEffhsp o. BOWERS,
3 assistant eurgsol, Sth n. Z. Vols
DolA ~ Q. o. HOlp, eernsr nth eerest and Penn.
glvanie avenss, Wsshington; H1HRY OOOK,
bfssHs1ossS bfssosS s Ris:ssfiss .:'''r'S SIss
IN ,G0aPLnLl SIT OF sDO0FD. HAND
Evening star., 1867-01-01

SPRCIAL NOTICK-rwo thousand loads clean
- washed 0RAy VEL, Of the most suitable kind
for cobcrete. Also. TIVE thousasd loeds eHARP
SAND and two thous and loads rIHE BAND. ssit-
able for masonry and plsstering, on hand and fes
THOMAS FAHEY,
dssln corns lQth street wast and Cssd
Evening star., 1867-01-01

NEW STEAMSHIP LINE.-The steamer f. g.
hnIght. Captain L Z. Miller, lett New YORK
on saturday for this port, Washington and
Georgetown, and Is at this time ice bound At
me mouth OF fhe river. The f. q. knight is
Inc pisneer steamer OF the New Steamshin
company which has been engaged by the mer
chants OF New York and Washington under
me name OF the New Iork, Alexandria
Georgetown and Washington Steamship Com ,
Eany, and 10 which we have before referred
We understand that Mr.. Henry O. winshlp
has been appointed the agent of the COMPANY
AT this pOrt-Alez. Journal
Evening star., 1867-01-01

A SURE PILE CCRE-Dr. Gilberts Pile In
srument positively cures the worst cases OF
piles. Sent by mail on receipt of "a. Circu-
lars free. Sold by druggists. Agents wanted
everywhere Address j. B. Romano. Mana
ger, No. 575 Broadway, New York 3:
PENNIES can be had In any quantities at the
Star office counter
Evening star., 1867-01-01

INR-sTITCHED Doors made to order, and a
good fit warranted for $40: pegged boots, s.;
custom mace store boots, $3.50; kip boots, for
- 81 TO So at Heilbrun i Brothers, sos
Seventh street, one door south Of Odd Fell
lows Hall. 30
Evening star., 1867-01-01

IEMPERANCE MEETING-Las evening the
Washington City Temperance Society held a
sPeCil meeting NJ V neen Il AbeFs Hall. which
.e-c' c' hos Flsn secretary; and addresses
M made by Nessrs. John A G olden. Geo
'. -nahrr' and others. During the course of
, ~ nselihg quite number signed the pledge
ahu ootalhed certificates OF the fact TO present
10 'neir Ianhiss as new years presents
Evening star., 1867-01-01

UNLICESsED.- Yesterday James Brannon
was arrested by Officer Rossiter, Of the LAT
ward, for keeping a restaurant without Ii
csHse- The case was investigated by Jus tice
urury, who fined the accused 500.
Evening star., 1867-01-01

FoLIeE REPoRTs.-Tne lieuteuants OF police
.epOrt fOr yesterday ~ arrests in the District
Ue Corporation fines amount 70 Sll79O
Evening star., 1867-01-01
GEORGETOWN ADVER'MTS,
WORTH KNOWING.

tits worth knowing that the greatest Bargains
are to be had at
MILLER'S CHEAP DRY GOODS STORE,
lO1 Bridge street, Georgetown, d. O.
He has Just received Q large stock Of Bleached
ShirtinRs and Sheetipg, at lower prices than they
have been sold sisce the war Blescbed Musins,
at l2h and Is cts. good yard wide do, 10 cts anu
the best m axes at rs and 30 cents. Sheetings and
Pillow Cottons very cheap. Brown Muslins, l2,a
and Is cts yard wide do. Is and 20 cts Merrimack
and ether best makes Calico. 20 cts Fine All.
WOOL French Merino, 81 Winter Dress Goods
generally, embr scing Psplins, Empress Cloths,
Plsids, Delaines &C. at cost. Shswls, Blankets,
flannels, Cloths and Cassimeres, Gloves and
Hosiery, at unusually low prices.
Gall and examine his stock.
de 81 Sws BENJAMIN MILLER
Evening star., 1867-01-01

For CHILBLAINs and Frosted Feet Whites
En- mbTocation is a specific. Price 81 per bottle
For sale at 424 Pennsylvania avenue, between
Kan d 9th streets.
Evening star., 1867-01-01

"A LARGB Assortment Of Steinway q sons
Pianos have Just been received Also, ,-
Piano Stools and Covers For sale At fac. SA
tory prices at tbs warerooms Of tUVVv
Del W. q. klTz1ROTT 90,
Evening star., 1867-01-01

THE REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATION will meet at
Union League Hall tomorrow evening. See
advertisement.
Evening star., 1867-01-01
Rf TH0s. BOWLING. Auct. Georgetown.
BALE OF IMPROVED REAL EsrArE 1,
GEORGETOWN

BY virtue OF deed Of trust, duly recorded IA
Liber J. A. No. lss, felios fSs, &c, of the land
the sts day oi January, 1857, at 4 O'Clock D. m,
expose Tor sale, at public auetion the premi-
being part Of Lot numbered one hundred and fou r,
ll04,l In Bsalls addition to said town, beginning
erst corner of Green and Beall streets, running
east by and with the line Of Bea street a. feet and
and parallel with Beall street 50 and II feet,
thence north 40feet, thence west feet, thence
ines, improvements and apDurtensnces to the same
belonging.
moptl o, to be secured by q deed Of trust on the
premises. All convey anoinG and stamps at pur-
piled with within i've days after the sale HAsals
will be had at the cost and risk Of defauitns pur-
WALTER 8. COX,
CHARLES n. MATHEWS
Trustees of the Third Building Association Of
Georgetown.
dss-eOSds rHos BOWLING. Aaet.
Evening star., 1867-01-01

VO LAD1Es-H you require o reliable remedy
~ TO Iestore y ON, nse DIR. VELPAU5 PERIOD
lUAL DkoPs, a. never failing remedy in removing
al irregularities and distractions Ts MARRIED.
LADIES 1t is peculiarly suited, II will, in short
time. bring on the monthly period with regular
ity; Caution.-These drops sheuld not be taken
oy 'emsles during the first three months of preg-
nancy, as they are sure TO bring on q mi Miscarriage
Ta be obtainea only at l79 south st.. between
9Th aid 10th Island de 70 Stt
Evening star., 1867-01-01

WASTING POTOMAC WATER.-Yesterday
Msssrs. K Ealconer Ricnard Smith and Ste
phen HaTtbrecht were arrested and taken be-
lore Jusuce Thompson Hpon a charge of vast
ing Potomac wafer by Off GERS Ellis and Roth
of the Third Ward. Messrs. John Mc(iIockIin
and II. adler were arrested by officer Hows,
Of the same ward, and taken before Justice
MOrsell for a similar offence. The penalty in
each case was nye dollars. The law under
which the cases were tried was enacted TO pre-
vent The exhaustion OF the supply of water,
nUIsances, such as mud puddles in summer
and sheets of ice on the sidewalks in winter
Many persons are In the habit of allowing
their hydrants to run all night 10 prevent them
from freezing. The consequence Is the forma-
tIOn of ice upon payemenJs. The cases referred
10 above are not the only cases ID the Third
Ward Warrants have been issued for a num-
ner OF other citizens. who will have to answer
for thus violating the municipal law.
Evening star., 1867-01-01

RIVER NEws-The Potomac is frozen over
from Georgetown TO (as is reported) Lower
Cedar Point-the ice being sufficient TO permit
SKATERS OF the largest proportions 10 pass from
shore to shore. There has been no omen track
IN me river since Friday last, when the &C hoon-
sr Moses Van Name was towed up by two tn
DOdts. Inc steamer Express, which left Balti-
more for this city, with a large frairht Isst
Wednesday, has not yet arm we'd, and is report
ed TO be at Aqua Creek. The CahiI also from
baiunore with freight for this city, is at An
napolis. The Columbia has been removed from
the line between this city and Baltimore for the
Wlnter.-4lexdndrid Gazette
Evening star., 1867-01-01

OLD sTovKs TAKEN In EXCHANGE
~ for new ones .elE = ~
STOVES. GRATEs, in great variety,
1873 a. street. near the Bridge. Dc IA
Evening star., 1867-01-01
RYJ.T ;ooLDwELL $50.
ass Seventh street.
10y TBOs BOWLING. Auet. GeOrgetOwa.
VALUABLE IMPROVED LOT. ON THE COZ
NER OF BRIDGE AND GREkN STkEETs,
IN GkORGkT0WH, u. O., foR rALR at

N Ghos1biVWNi ~. W. fOh TALE al
By virtue Of deed Of trust from oDonnoekus
TO the subscriber. made the lth day Of October
lS66. and duly recorded, 1 shall offer for sale, ct
public auction 10 the highe q biader on WEDHES-
DAY, the ID day Of January next. st q o clock
N IL frcut of the premises all those parts Of the
tvo Lots of Ground. numbers one hundred aud
Besl's Additis sn TO Georgetown aforesaid, boundes
g. follows, q vft:-BeginninR at tbe southw rest
corner Of Bridge and Green streets Of said George
togp, and running thence the south nne OF
Bridge street vest twenty four feet; thence south
and parallel with Green street ninety feet 20 ten
feet " ide alley opening into Green street. thence
with ssid Alley east twenty fsur feet 90 Grssn
street north ninety feet to the beginning together
with the improvements thereon, namely "A
Frame Bouse. occupied as q restsursnt, and q
Brick Building IN the rear. As this property ia
situated IN al improving neighberhood. and fronts
on two principal streets, and IL convenient % the
centers OF trade IL Is superior stand or bus
sbd oners Inducements Tor = Droftable investment
IN real estate Ii sdjoins the warehouse of Alfred
Lee, the holessle and retail dealer in hay, corn,
oats meal, &C.
Terms: One fourth ca,h: and the residue 10 three
equal tsllments, at six. twelve. and eighteen
months with interest from the day Of sale notes for
the deferred payments. with approved security
thereon. TO be taken from the purchaser and Iieu
reserved on the premises until the purchase mo aey
be fully Paid: or, at the option of the purchaser
the whole purchase money may be paid in cash
Upon failure To comply with the terms OF sale
vithis three days after the sale, the pro perty will
be liable 60 be resold. after n We days notice. Al
the risk and cost of the delinquent purchaser
Beyenue stamps and conveyancing st tke ex pense
VI '-' 'U''" B. n, ORAwFoRp, Trustee
deG-d T. BOWLING, Auct.
Evening star., 1867-01-01

HYACINTH BULBs single or double; Also.
IA Hyacinth Glasses, for sale by
n. n. LAZENBY,
No. 124 Bridge street,
O6 Zl-ot G0OrRetOWn. ID. q
Evening star., 1867-01-01

TIE RAILROAD FROM ALEXANDRIA To
GEOEGETOwN.-At an informal meeting held
a, the AGams' Express Company, in Alexan-
dEIH, on Saturday night last, at which were
present. James A. English, Esq, one OF the
delegates IN the Legislature, the Presidents of
the TWO Boards of the City Council, and sew
srsI members OF those Boards, a number Of
business men, and two of fhe lessees of the AL
exaDdria canal, Messrs. Wells and Dungan
General Wells made some remarks concerning
the material interests of Alexandria, and SUBJ
uttred a copy of the amended bill to be pre-
sented 10 the Legislature, asking for a charter
10 build railroad between Alexandria and
Georgetown.
The amended bill contains a proyiso sthat
sad railroad shall not run through or occupy
any street IN the city OF Alexandra without
Ihe consent of the corporate authorities of said
CITY nor shall the said lessees 0i those claim
ing under them, construct, build OF operate
der the provisions of thIs act or the act al
lowing the construction ssof branch roads,
any railroad which does not commence or ter
INMATE at the city of Alexandria and provided
further that said railroad shall not be laid out.
constructed or operated as 10 prevent the con-
yenlent and legitimate use of the said canal as
Il canal: and for the transportation of persons
and property by water
Upon the conclusion of General Wells re-
marks, and after the reading OF the amended
bill, l.. Il. Taylor, Esq, at the suggestion o.
some of the gentlemen present, moved, that in
order TO add weight and effect to the opinions
entertained by the meeting, it be resolved that
The bill "a amended met the approval of all
who mad heard il read and that the LegisIa-
lure be requested TO grant the charter asked
1Or. MI 1aylOr's motion was seconded by
MajOr ". ID. COrse, and adopted, with but the
vote of the President Of the Board OF Alder
men recorded in tie negative.
Evening star., 1867-01-01
WANTS.

WANTED-A LAUNpREss None need ars'y
2as ha, the 6s,t OF Tsfs5enss' ,s o.n
A SS4SG c1ok WAhT.D rPEA sssr.
'e.lr st'ru' or'TTGRsd 'TGRdGsos Mis,ssT sfii ssSfiL1vAs
WAMNS1SSp.ty oompetent wo@an; 81 sIrUA-
sn sa: tn. Ss: %
oss pess ;s 5 ssd1s:s nsts to BOX No. as star
A YOUNG Man wANIID IN a DAIkY1ro
man Of steady and sober habits and one who is not
sf to- ph Hshsi E: a A'sE
iS p.Es one and hall miles aeSve SsorsetSsn, on
WANTEp-A good g Ri, TO do general house,
street, SSss Sssween ee Dma snd family Apply s'o
WANTED-rwo WOMEN, to go rs miles in tbs
w oountry.one as cook; the other Is nsr.e and
seanstsess. References required. A Catholic
Church very near. Apply at ass H st. de 81 l-st'
w board. in a private family, By a gentleman,
wife and child, between 18th and 22d streets and
snd streets Address. for one week, DT ". /,
WANfED-By cempt tent te .cher, q number
OF PVPiLs TO study the aansusgss' q Greek
w the area of 10th and 7lth, Peansy vAnis ave-
nue. ne and an l.. street Address e, A., 2ls ST.
w sers for Directory Address, in own hsad-
Wriing; stating & last employment and retsrsscsS
w homework; one who 10 good coc'k, wash
er and ironer; with recommendations. W. K.
CHAkDLEE. Vermont avenue, between M and
n near I4th street. frame cottage In sysrd.
WANTED-Three Of the best M AUHINE OP.
Wilson, and the Florence Machines None but
competent hands need apply; Go1d wages. At
The Cheap stsmping Rooms 4Ss 9Th street. oppo-
STAMPING at half pries price
BRAID and WORKING COTTON. de 2s-lw
WANTED-New and Cast off CLOTHING, old
w GOLD and SILVER, or asy other article Of
Sei tsoseir's Store Of B. FULTSS o. 5os 9Th n st.
siI sois Agent ger for SINGER S SEWING MACHINE.
WANTED-IGO LADIES irmedistely. to EN-
w hroider Yokes, Bands, Wrapper Yoke., FIsn-
%ho Srns Of Hsos sVoa Hd eoa
stsnt employ ment given: Call at the new stamp
STAMPING reduced to FIVE cents per width
dels-u.
WANTED-lO 900 LADIES to know that a.
w the New Stamping Rooms. 1879 9th street, OPP
assortment of Patterns ever offered here for
Clocks, Uapes. Aprons. Joseys. Waists, Yokes
tisis Also. designs for Pillow GASES ottom ans.
Chsir Covers, Pianos. and In short, every variety
OF Patterns as they are daily issued. We have a
French Machine and Practical Stanper, aad
have educed the price TO
FIVE GENTS PER WIDTH.
We make and stamp any pattern brought US.
Braids, Silk and Working Cotton very low.
de lstf
WANTED-A HOUSE, containing from to 9
w Rooms and Hall, in good repair. within three
fouIths of a mile OF the Post Once and north Of
Pa. avenue. Rent not to exceed so per month.
HENRY R SEARLE,
dc l3f Architect cor. 9TH and SITS.
WANTED-sECOND- FURNITURE
w Also. MIRRORS, CARPETS, BEDS, BED
DING and HUUSEFURNISHING GOODS of every
DESCRIPTION. q. BUOHLY. 4O6 7th street.
jee6-r betweenfi and n, east side
Evening star., 1867-01-01
n D A l. 90 A LII
AT GREATLY kEDUCED PRICES.

AT GREATLY BEDUCED PRICES.
We have on hand and are constantly ,acs,v;no
airect from the mines, via Philadelphia and
navre- de 0ra$e, large quantities Of COAL of the
very best qualities. " ~
Gross tons Of ,24O lbs delivered in any mart Of
she CITY st the following prices:
Lecust Mountain, Chestnut. W. A S725 All
other sizes and qualities of White Ash except lie.
b1gn, e. 81; 81, from the following mines viz: Ls-
Wilkssbarre Coal and Iron Co., Plymouth 90 's'
&C Diamond Vein and Lykens' Valley Red Ash,
Lehieh. 50.
Oumberl and Coal, run OF mine, a.
Cumberland Lump Coal, IS so .s..
constantly on hand. "
We can furnish Coal By the cargo at the lowest
PHILADELPHIA prices. -
ter q supply.
Orders viii be received at cur Office 46s 9th
street, between Z and r, or at our wharf, at foot
Of 7th street ~
de4-n B. p, BROWN SON.
Evening star., 1867-01-01

FALLEN FROM GRACE.-Saturday Richard
Galnes, member OF a cOlored Baptist church
was engaged in cutting ice, and being occa-
siOnally treated, be got drunk. On mis- way
home he tumbled against a fence near the cor
neT OF lst ana Is streets, and was soon obli- =
ylOus- Sergeant Kelly took him 10 the 4th
ward station where he was thawed out in the
cells, and on resuming his reason he dropped
on bis knees and made the following PRAYER
getting drunk. hab been in de fold for fifteen
years and dis being de fust time fell from
grace, o Lord forgib, me and bress dat ossifer
whoeber he may be, for bringing me in out OBJ
de cold, for he's a kind hearted gemmen For
de sake OF Jesus forgib my sins an III not get
drunk any more dis is de last lime. Amen -
shortly after he had made this prayer, Justice
Walter, before whom he was brought ont, dis
missed him.
Evening star., 1867-01-01
Rf GREEN q WILLIAMS, Auctfoneeu.

TX 0nEHN WfLLfAHs, Aucuoneers.
Auction SALE OF TWO STORY FRAME
On TUESDAY, the sth day of Jspusry. 1881. st
O'Clock p m, we SAIL sell, by public auction, on
tne premxes, al excslient two story frame dwell
ling housk situated on the east side OF sth street
near 3 sRet north, being part of Lot No. ~. in
sq9rre - 900 havin- front Of ls feet inches,
and lot ~ feot deep 10 a public alley
Terms OF. sale One half cash. and balance in nj
purchaser.
de sltd GREEN q WILLIAMS, Aucts.
Evening star., 1867-01-01
PERSONAL.
B. MAghiG1i A61aG Z |. ZEAL nG { SCIENTIFIC AS

FROM the position ana ssp pect of the Stars at the
time OF ones birth, Will reveal astonishing
crets that no hg mortal ever knew before; how
70 De successful In all rea able undertakings.
he tells pame and very day you marry; describes
tne INTENDED companion. and tells all events Of
lie good luck and long life to visitors. Lales 90
cents 10 81: gsntlemeh in full 81. Call at 47O
lzh st near II, all hours until in the evening.
Evening star., 1867-01-01
BALLS, PARTIES, &c.
tJpncts IN VnO.) ANNUAL (JEncti iH uno.
BALL OF THE
JOCRNEYMEN BOOK-BIEDERS' SOCIETY
ODD FELLOWS HALL, 7rH STREET,
MONDAY EVENING. JANUARY 7rH, 1867

The Society, In announcing to the public "a
their ANNUAL BALL, beg leave to state A
that every arrangeRentw which the attention %
Of their Committees or money can com lEakA
maBd will be made available for the comfort and
enloyment of our friends on the above occasion.
To those who have favored with their pres
enoe at former enter tai nments, would say that
from the Preparations in hand we have every in.
dication of making this affair as pleasant and
successful any Of our previous efforts to satisfy
and please
The best cotilloD music has been aged for the
occasion "
supper will be furnished by an experienced
caterer.
Refreshments in abundance
Tickets, 81 admitting gentleman and ladies
Committee Of ArTangemeatS.
j Ii DuBaRt, '. b. Bishop,
II. Z. Espey, A. q. HulIett,
7. ONeal May, James 7. MCGOWAN.
ian Lot
Evening star., 1867-01-01

MATEIMONIAL STATISTICS -During the year
1-G6, Mr.. Meigs (the Clerk OF the Court has
Issued 2,Ol5 marriage licenses-1,259 to white
couples and 80 to black coaples. In January
there were 100 TO whites, II to blacks: Feb
Tuary, 10 " bite, - black; March, So white 46
black: April, ll6 white, 90 black; NAV, IOi
white, 81 black; June, 100 white. e6 black;
July, SO white, 81 black; August, 81 white, %
black; September, ia white, 81 black; October
133 white, y black; November, log white, 81
black; December, Ill white, 100 black The
greatest number issued on any one day was on
the Sd Of May, when 2i were issued. None
were issued on the 1ith Of December. In 1865
there were l,62l issused TO white couples, and
~ 70 eOlored; and in the year previous (ISSi)
lob were issued TO whites, and AL to colored
folks Ii Is noticeable from the above figures
that the number issued to colored people is
much larger than ever before-32s more than
during last year.
Evening star., 1867-01-01
THE EVENING STAR.
LOCAL NEWS.
ADJUSTMENTS. &C.. TONIGHT.

NATIONAL TBEATER.-Last night but one OF
Jefferson, who will again appear as "Saiem
:. udSer," in the Octoroon. There is the same
quiet power and seemingly unconscious per-
--ctiOn of mimicry In his personatlon OF the
laDkee overseer as in his other characteriza-
tious; and as the pl, V is put on the stage with
Iew scenery, and a very good cast, none snouio
tail 10 see II. THE burning Steamboat Is an
effective scene.
WALLS NEW OPERA HoUsB.-Mr. Chan
frau As ..Dundreary and his Brother" in sour
American Cousin at Home, and as " Jerry
Clip in the widows Victim" two OF his
finest impersonations. His 'Dundreary" g and
sam" are Delighted portrayals Of eccen-
TrICIty, and bis limitations OF liiustrlous actors
are perfect in look, voice and gesture.
ISLAND HALL.-Any Of our readers who
wish to see how well the ladies of South WASH
ington manage fair, and now attractive tney
ars in psrsOn and manner, should by all means
visit the far now IN progress for benefit Of
Grace Church
METROPOLITAN HALL.-Special entertain
rpnt for New Years, and benefit of Johnny
Reese.