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The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-10-10
TO SHIPPERS.
NORTH.CA oIC.NA
ALL SrATE RAILWAY LINES

The Old EoIei2h & Ga.;on Esii Eo%d,
The shortest, Gnickesi, SAFEST and
be lett ont i'll tue Cold, unless
Shippers Speciality say
Via. II. & e.. =. r!
WE INAUCU,,AiID AND AFE THE
+ w T.. se: I".o r.. L.r,~M A.. Lac Rome %
all the No. ,ie. Il?r!,c7, and ;'aYe Successfully
worked tie Lac ,le enirc salts :avtion OF
Shippers Notp'l a,,dS'r II, lo ile last tru ye',:
e. ',ol.ul will te-,.g. .fe p id tile Safe near
Seven hunt:i.d I,io:: ID DolIai- for her Inter
esc i'll thi' ;o,d- :'eie3v s.'V"s Iile people from
raSiion ior All i.ne 10 come s;40,00D per yeAi';
aid we uh;i"- Ai;i..lv d:citre i,..:" we ran end
will ive di> 'I,cI TO all poi:.ts, Nor,h and
Sontn, .l.,n coy o. lcr Iiie.
NO TICE!
TIE Great bIqaG Air Line Erci.it Eoute,
Via THE RALEIGH s. CASTOR RAIL PoAD,
is iiie Short Lac for Slipper, and you aie re-
9>s,ed 10 a.. ect Jo":' Irc:y,S, they will be
taken by another Route!
To insure yonr Freight being Carried over ibis
Great Inland Air Line safely, direct your eonsign-
ers to dark your Freight. Care OF Rail Road
Agent, Portsmouth, Va, or City Point. Va, yid
Raleigh q CASIO. Ietfit Road and 10 snip az fol-
lows:
FROM BOSTON:
Merchants & Muer's Line, end OF Central
Wharf, g. Sampson, Agent.
FcOM NEW YORK:
Old Dominion Steamship Co., Shipping Point,
Pier 81 North River Foot Beach ST., Office 157,
Greenwich ST., Gomez Dey; N. L. Mo- eady,
PRECEDENT.
FROM PHILADELPHIA:
Wa Annanc>.ic,) Plia., Wilmington and
Baltimore Dc3oi, or Clyde's Line OF Steamers, IA
N. Delaware Avenue, W. P. Clyde, Agent.
FROM BALTIMORE:
Baltimore Steam Packet Co., Bay Line Steam
erS, Fooi Onion Dork, L; B; Parks, Agent or
G.. z. ALLEN,
Freight Agent.
Raleigh, N. C.
Ave. 6, 1857. 57-tf
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THE RALEIGH NATIONAL DANK
OF"
NORTH-CARO

DIRECTORS:
RoE". W. P JILIAM, President; w. II. WnLArD,
GEO. W. SwEPsoN, C. -. MESDENHALL W. B
CULICK, Cas1tie...
COLD AND SILVER CON, EXCHANGE,
VI United States, Sia,e ald Eaill oad securi,ie:,
bought and sold. Also, uncui elt money.
Aren't for The sale of Revenue St?I'ps.
Raleigh, May Il, 1861. CIV
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-10-10

The preliminary soundings for the
new ocean cable that is to connect
France with the United States have
been completed. 1t is to lie laid from
Brest to St. Pierre Miquelon, and on
reaching this country will traverse the
shore line from Maine to Connecticut.
The laying of the cable is to commence
next May, and the Great Eastern has
been chartered for that purpose.
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EXCHANGE HOTEL,

EXCHANGE HOTEL,
r a l. e G n, N. Q.
TNH'2 HOTEL HAVING BEEN REBUILT,
sa i 5msn ,GIGa @ be- iss, eGiIpsise or
RECEPTION Of ,:!e
TRAVELLING PUBLIC ON
THIS DAY, SEPTEMBER THIRD.
Tie OLD irie0Gs OF tie former ESci,ar.e, I'd
iae public svharlir, sire cordially invited 20 coll
q X; see aud be entertained with
Good Aeeehl a0!aiiODs aud CO0a Fare gu M0,ls-
rate Terms.
W. IL CUNN,NCClM, 2.o Die or.
Sept. o;h, 1856. 70.
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To my Friends and Customers.

r HAVE JUST, Received, AND OFFER
i for Cash, the following articles:
... --., GROCERIES,
of all kinds, and a good supply of
r DRY GOODS.
No orders will DC filed, and no goods taken
away unless the cash is paid hope my friends
will not ask credit, as am compelled to pay cash
for every thing I buy. Custom respectfully
solicited. T.. K. FERcELL.
Raleigh, August 81, 1867 u c@ti Gs-siI
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Charles Dickens will arrive is November. s..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-10
GEORGETOWN.


Assault AsQ BI-rxRy 80,
zS--Uneere Bosrnan, BurrelI. Noble sna
WARWICK, lsst evening, arrested three -
m mss,s ana one shosn sker, named Chas Minef
Zekiel Clancy. Frtsoy Wyant aud Janss "a
Garrett, who we're charged before Irst,e.
Buckley with assaulting Beojsmin wnfttn.
colored, win intent to XIII. II appears thst
ieese men had rot on spree yesterday even
mg and went on board he boat A Ddy JOnos,,
which 10 run by a colored crew, there b-.as n
white persons belonging % her save the cAD
drive the colored men OF me boat who a. a.,
gave resistance, bus finally ran or IN.
boat for their own sstety. The white won.n
was set upon and roughly used. sustairinr
tome injury from a Kick che reoei we'd: q chtls
sne bad m her ann Was also roughly hans
led. The woman left the ooat. An old color,
man named BENJAMIN Whiting, was set upon
by the rufhans. who COMMITTED q despera
assault upon ard ~ deayored D. drowI hin 10
toe canal, but ~ this iancture, Mr. q. q Felr-
sos and several Others made their sppearau -
him nom drowning. Before they left the Boa
they snccetd Ia smashing quantity 81 cro- 4.
cry sns culinary utensils as also 10 break
the chairs. windows, &c- The four men hSc
the above facts were ELECTED from the exam.
nation OF witnesses. The case vss disposed a.!
BY The Justice committing the four 70 jail f1r
cour.. DIR. Ritette was called IN 10 see the b. -
)rred nan, Ben tfnin Whiting. 81 the stS-sl
house this morning, and gave bis opinion ina
though ne was badly hurt and ora.sed aoou.
0AularDuE.N
hurt. he Justice Sommittsd Whiting 70 "A
"a 4 witness in the case. 80 also ths vht
wonsn, Jane Catherine NcKencly
THE POar.-The steamer New York Can
Jones, nae arrived from Phllsdelphia Wt-b ,
heavy esrg0 for District merchants, inclusiv-
OF quaniiy of salt. The steamer kennssae
CapI Toleert. has entered and cleared fro-,
ana 10 Baltimore. The schooner EmiIa p @
oada, Cap Swain, has entered from Jaesson-
VILE. The schooner Nlton, Cap. COrsev. IA
entered from Alexandria.
SALE or MEAT by AUCrios.-Mr Tnouss
bowling his morning cold q; aucrisr n anap
uty of meat, for Jas Weaver, Ia The BUtsa.r's
Market.
APPLss.-The s-esner janice = or On
captain Tpman, has brongot on this tTlp from
New YORK l,2Oo barrels OF arples-
CENTRAL BUILDING AaeooIaTroN-Af re
twenty first mon t1ly me-ting Of the Cent?
Building Association, held last evening AZ
Lsne's Hotel, Mr. VIM. Clsbaugn, presideu,
10 the cbsir,) eight shsres were sold q, ~.
seven az esk and TWO a. l0os, or SI,6s, sold a.
an average OF S9k.
MEETING OF THE CooPER's UNIoS.-A called
meeting Of the CoOper's Unions, Nos I snc >,
was held last evening q. tkeir hall, on Con-
Rress street Wn. A. Thomas presiding. Re-
ol1iIops we're passed declaring that they ftne
coOpsrs) would not 20 70 worn until they could
e., heir reg ular prices.
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RY THOMAS BOWLING, Auot.; Georgetown.
SALE OF y .iHs 6f pB9rERId ON THE

NFSr SIDE or NARKET SPACE
By virtue OF decree Of the supreme court or
tn District of Columbia, sitting a. a Court II
Equity passed IN a cause of uniting ard % her.
vs.. John May and others, No. ST. upon the docket
Of said Court. the subscriber. az trustee will oar
Al public sale. on WEDNESDAY,. 18th December
az the hour of O'Clock in the afternoon. part u
Lot No. Al. In old Georgetown. beginning on .he
west side OF market space. a. the-end Of liz FROM
ths corner OF Bridge street and market space. sad
running with the line { market space 81 fat a
inches TO market alley; then west With IN. line
said alsy 20 feet and inches 20 the division line OF
lots numbered - aud ~; then with thu said diyi
sien line north 10 the end Of 52 feet from Bird
street and thence to the beginning, with the brick
warehouse upon the same.
Terms: One third cash: 5slsn ce OF the purchasa
money in and IL months frrn the day q sale win
interest, the purchaser giving MS fer the d
ferred payments, with surety, or the whole % tn
purchase money mag be paid on the day Of sale on
the payment Of the whole purchase money. tn
trustee wild convey 10 the purchaser, at he cn.r .
the property 20 him sold. free clear aud discus
OF all claim OF the parties 20 the cause
X. p. JACKSON. Trustee.
de 7-l0t THOMAS BOWLING, Au-f
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RY THOMAS BOWLING, Auct.. GeorgetO~n
yEET VALUABLE IMPROVED BUSINESS
PROPERTY IN GEORGETOWN AT ARC

On WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18th, at O'Clock D. m .
vii sell, In front OF the pr emjses parr Of Lot No
4 frentlng ~ feet on High STR st, let AMI
Dunbarton streets, by depth Of l3a feet 10 an al
ley. The improvements consist Of two nearly ne~
three story Frame Billings, occupied as st0r--
AMI dwelling houses, and now nder rent for o. el
snnum.
Terms 0ne-third cash; balance in six aud twelve
months, with interest. secured by q deed OF trust
on the property. tonyeysncing and stamps a. tn.
cost of the purchaser. title perfect.
de I'D THQs, DOW LING, Auct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-10

GREAT Reduction IN PRICES ,-Con:su-
plaiIDs % change our business we will sell
for 80 days only, our entire stock O. Meas.
Iouih's snd Boys Clothing, at - per cent
less than our regular prize. Heavy coats for
- 10 SO, ala wool pants from SO % s6, heavy
vests a. s2, and ali other goods In proportion
az Bars, corner OF 7th and SIS. I2,5,i:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-10

ExTEAsIyk OPERATIONS Oh OvAsoSArs-
<'rsst 81 the PriaeiE I'd. Daring me past tNo
weeks there has hseR over8twenty losses OF
cvertoate reported AZ Police Headquarters,
the largest por ton OF which ware last weak
The officers of the detsctlvs branch imnAdi-
ately Get 10 WORK In locking out for = clue. spd
Dsts Give McDeyiIt gained inform alton which
led 10 the arrest, yes rdsy. OF tieo. McCsul-y,
VIM. kiDesiey. and Thomas KINGSLEY, the la
ter oeIpE a boy OF twelve years OF age Lieu.
Kelly, with 0cDeyltt, started in ses.rcn Of The
stolen goods, And during The event g recoy-
ere d Sc ven overcoa,s, AID ohsained tnforma-
ton " hich will lead to the recovery of four or
nse oth.rs. Il appears from the statements OF
the boy that NcCau ley occu pied a shed on 2Ist
It eet, and that be had taken % costs, VIII ia
be bad cehvsred TO McCaniy. TINS morning.
Jrstee Waller appeared a. hsadq uarters AMI
examined the cases, " hen Mr. McDsvltt asked
taat VIM. kim sly De- dismissed, as be was SAT.
isfis d that he had nothing 20 do with the lar
cenies, and that the younger Kinesly be dis
missed THIS Was done by the Justice, aad
the charge OF the larceny OF coats from the
residence Of Hon. VIM. Helmick, on II street.
near Sth. was called. and hat gentleman .es-
tinsd mat on the night OF the ID instant o.
heard Dis 'front.' roor open ana shut aud sub
sequsntly found tina, two coats valued 81 40.
bad teen taken. One of these coats, recovered
oy Inc ofhcers. Was shown and identified.
Lewis west. co.ored, rrsitlng on l7tn street,
ioenuhed the coat as having been brought 10
mouse on SATURDAY, morn nag oy the &c .ased,
no offered TO sell IL, but he refused 70 buy.
ana ne accused asked to leave II until Mondsy.
Thomas KINGSLEY. the boy, testified .hs, Nc
Cauiey told him 10 get all the coats he'could
out OF The house He IN and rex them
and had pitched hem 20 ths ae used he g.ui
win the accused to Wssts house. and repeat.
ed what was SAID. McCaalsy here asksi IL
there was "any other persoa with Us a. 70
Which the boy answered there was, aud fur.
ther stated tina he went with McCauley 70 the
shed on 2lst streer, and staId WITH Kim that
night. Mr.. w. A. Brent, residing at No. 26t q
street, testified 'bat ne was robbed OF a blankst
on saturday night, which he Identified. He
n nj ayffr IA
tfed 10 going 10 he she'd win Sergeant Tay.
Tor, 1t having been pointed ont by the hoy, and
recovering the blanket, and also 70 dnduy
bCx OF tools. The Jns'ice committed McCsuIsy
to jail for court on these charges in defauit Of
$50 bail In each case. and postponed the near.
ing in the other cases uL Il. this evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-10
THE EVENING STAR.
LOCAL NEWS.

AhCsEAENIe, &C. TONIGHT.
NATIONAL 1EEATBR.-k axi1 Forrest as
e. Jack Cade.-
ISLAND HALL-Grani fair aud festival for
the beneft OF the new Islsnc Bap'is. Onurcn
The ladies IN charge give o fine entersair a spt
POTOMAC HAIL, IsLAND.-rhe Fair by the
tess hers and pupils OF Grace Church SUNDAY
School, for the osneit Of the Library, com.
nences hts evening.
To-NIsHr - the closing OF The Foundry nj
4 church + Air All who desire 20 spsnd
pleasant evening snonld attend. Public auc-
-tcn Of valuable GOODS.
HnTEoPOLIrAN HALL-CIoe dance by sam
Collier and sons ;o-nIght
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-10

RADICAL RBsToRATIos.-Its sooS sfe,-s ar.
permanent 1t not only restores the color 1f
The hair, but the quantity and natural siossi.
ness This - said OF every one using Mr. y.
4. Aliens ImTroveS lseY style Hair Rsstorsr or
DTessiny, lin one bottle Every DR. geiss sells
b Price One Dollar, 90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-10
GEORGET0wy tBvERrIsGNEyrs.
Try THOs. BOWLING Asct.; Georgetown, d. c
IMPROVED PROPERTY. IN GEoRGErowS

~ WFNNEsDAf. December II. ~ 4 o'cl9-k n
n, will sell in front OF the premises, part of Lot
No 5, fronting % feet let street. between gh
and Potomac streets, by depth Of $50 feet, i'm
proved by srnall Frame Dwelling House.
Terms one half cash. bslance in six and tweivr
mouths. with interest, secured by a decd OF t-u-t
on the property. Convey sncinc aud stamp- Al al,
cost OF the purchaser. $50 re iuired a. the
de- THOMAS DOWNING Ant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-10

TIE EANDsonFsr assortment o: Velvet As-
trssan, sable, On nchills, Velvet Cloth. Bea-
Yer Cloth and Opera Cioaks, with Nuts 20
match. Alec. he best Lyons veIvess. all %
hls own impor tanon, at the Lowest figures. s,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-10

For CBILBLAIss AND FROSTED Fyvr
WHITES En- orocasson il q specific Price II
per bottle. For sals AZ s24 Pennsylvania ave.
nue., between \ and 9Th streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-10

BURSRTT's CoCoArNR hss recetyed s-rons
certificates OF It's virtue IS a heir preparation
from every section OF the country Worthless
limitations abound. al tending % increase he
popularity OF the ortgins, article It's M re.
suit Of much experiment snd study, and is in
imi.abIs =.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-10

REDUCTION Of 10 per cent viii be msde on
all cash purchases of shirts, Updsrsairss apo
Drawers and Furnishing Goo5s, at Henning's
No. sos 7th st near Nd. aveu ne until removal
10 No 5ll 7th OF, InIelligenser Building
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-10

$3.50, FORMER PRICE si3, then REQ ced a. <tI
ana now selling 81 2950-our Box Goats. rals
coat Is heavier and better rlmnaet .slau our
former onts az sl3. A. Ssks & Co ST. Seventh
street between Pennsylvania avenue and ID
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-10

CONFIRMED BY THE SENATE-Ths Senate.
in executive session yesterday, confirmed tie
nominations of James Lynch MichaeisP
CallaH, and T. l.. Corbin. 10 be JUSTICES of Inc
peace for the city ana county OF Washing tpu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-10

A HOUSEHOLD WoRD.-The best. the oaly
reliable, the chespes.. Try it. Mrs s. 4. A.
lss's Improesd (aeD styleD Hair Rss.orsr oF
Dressing, In one bo1ge.l Ny wife sud csl-
dren prefer Il. Every Druggis: sells Il. Pr.ce
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-10

SIMPSON VS.. HUTCHINSON There having
been difficulty oetwe-B WIN simpson aud
Zachariab Hutchinson, the latter was yaster.
day experienced BY officer Lynch. o. me
seventh precinct, ana arraig ned before us.ice
Bates, charged with committing $40 assault
upon the former, for whicn the jsstice com
mitted him 10 Jail for court, apd IL appearing
that The accused had q concealed weapon about
has person, the justice fined him SO. which
fine was suIercedsd for 20 days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-10

IL You WISH to by your Christmas presents,
nne Gold Watches and Jewelry, you VIII save
nifty cents on each dollar by going 70 1. Alex
snd@r's, 20 Pelnsylvania avenue, be- xean
12th and 18th streets rIsi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-10
RY THOMAS BOWLING, Auct.; Georgetown.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
PROPERTY On PROSPECT STREET, II

GEORGETOWN. ID e.
By virtue Of a deed of trust % the undersigned
bearing date October 81 ls55, and recorded ia Liter
X. NJ H. No. T. foio 81, ct SCI. and at elUest of
the person secured thereby. shall seli az public
auction 10 the highest bidder, az the premises GU
TUESDAY, the 10Th day - December. A. ID. lS<
ats O'Clock p IN the lot nunbered thir y-two.
80, In Peter. Beatty, Deakin's, and Thr.ikaiis
Ul foot thereof.
The property 10 be sold fronts SO feet on the south
side of Prospect street, between Fsyette aud Liza
gan streets, and hss depth Of 10 feet IL 10 i'm
proved with new brick dwelling house, NO. III
Prospect street. ~ OF eight rooms. kitchen. bath
room. and closets with gas pipe and hot aud cold
water over the house; fine view, which cannot b.
obstructed, of the Potomac river. and healthy, Gle
vated location, and very desirable piece of prop
erty.
Ter ms OF sale. One hall cssh: residue az sis and
twelve months, with interest from day OF sale, TO
be secured by q deed Of trust upon the property
STAN ps and vey arclng at pense of the
sers. Sl0O TO be paid AZ sale
FRED: W. JONES, Trustse.
tel-d THOs. BOWLING. Auct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-10

NO LIoEssE.-Pnihp Weber, g. restaurant
keeper in me fourth prec net, came before
Justtce MorselI yesterday. charged with sell.
ing liquor without = license, and was fined
$40 and SIPS costs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-10

TEosE WHO WANT the most attractive, eIs-
gan and standard Boeks, s. very Is " prices,
should not forget the Great Book Auction mis-
evening, az go Pennsylvania avenue, under
the Metropolitan Hotel, conducJsd by
1l.2S.E WV. l.. WALL & Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-10

RofsBExx--Mollte Evans, coIored. swas
yesterdAy 01ested By o6icer Coton OF fhe. ~
precinct onnRged ~ Edward Dolan witt rob-
berry. she came before Justics<T hombson,
who requirGd her 10 give 6ailsfor hearing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-10

HEAvY OvERcoArs OF aIl grades. business
and drees SUITS Of me latest Style, sud season.
able under cIo,hipg of every deecrlptlou, cxn
be purchased NJ the most moderate rates a. tue
United STAGE othtns House Of Fable & Co &.
'ts PsnnsylyaEia aven ne, between ID and y
streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-10

INSULTING FBnAL8.--A soldk,r nsmed
Chsriee Cannon was yesterday aytesisd .
ofEesr German. Of the first precllet npop IT,
neariag before Justice Tacker, cnSfeed Win
tnsutfDg . fssDais IN the street. ~ ] astice
disRaissed TIE case ~ Dang tue sc:uS ed 80. ].
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-10

PERSONS wishing % subscribe for TIE STAR
who reside on Capitol Hill and the Navy
Yard, will please leave their orders AZ No. l22
East Capitol street. between Atm and 5th.
JOIN OoGGINs, Agent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-10

DE-. WBIrB, Chiropodiss, 90 Pennsylvania
avenue, between Four-and.a-haif and Sixth
streets, continues the successful treatment OF
Oorns, Bunions, Bad Nails, Enlarged Joints,
Warts, Moles, Vascular Exerescsnces &c.
Once hours from g. N. 70 p. m No charge
for consultation. Established l,6l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-10

THE oHRAPRsT Gents Furnishing Store in
this city is Franc ;9i 7th street, between
d and L, three doors above Odd Fellows
Hall. It,ls:l:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-10

HUsoRous LEoTUss O. Mstzsrott HsIl On
THURSDAY svebinG next by Professor Hath
1Es- fssrJ oe6y should hear a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-10

TIE LARCENY OF CLoTHINe.-Omcer Glenn
ents, of the hrst preclnct yesterday. arrested D
colored girl named Elizabeth JAceson.S who
day evening, upon the charge Of TIE larceny
OF q quantity OF clothing nom Anna Young.
She Was committed 10 jail for coart, - e -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-10

DsATB or NR- SvAIp-Nr. BenpeS1,i,
Q we'll kpown and highly respected cl;iz.n OF
me ssxtnWard died ys-,erday morning af,sr
singering Illness 81 consumption. Mr. swain
was employed IN The Navy Yard for msny
years ss . pattern maxsr, anc wes a rasfa Der
Of Sue e3d Coansils- he had many friends N
theeastsrn section Of the caty, where ne wss
b<sE kHoUn. :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-10
XVM. H. wHEATLEYs PREMIUM sTEAa
w DYEING AND CLEANSING

Once, No, as JEFFERSON St, Georgetown. D. q /,
Established IN ISL premium awarded by the Metro
politan Institute, 1857 rebuilt 1855, aud rs ~
Tar the largest and most complete establishment Of
the kind In this section Of country.
manner.
Truly thspkful for pest fsvors. the subscriber
solicits the continued custem Of the community.
Goode received and returned By express with the
utmost pronvtness and despatch.
Post 0fBce addrees, Lock Boz No. SO
o@ce cloess daily stsunsst except SATURDAY vhsn
% 10 closed ct 81 ,. N. asE-eu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-10

nRY GOODS AT REDUCED PRICES.
We are selling LADIES' DRESS Goops.
sHAwLs. CLOTHS, CAssIMERs, sATTINrTs
FLANNELS, BLANK ETs. and many other art
cles greatly reduced prices. Also, beautiful
Cloaks at 10, H. Il. Is, Is, and 20 dollars Cscoes
10 and lsis cts; Canton Flsnnels. l21S, Is and y
Gloves white and colored. at IS. We sre de-
termiRed 70 reduce our stock, AMI offer great bar
gains to all who favor rs with a call.
BENJAMIN MILLER.
no 0-lmE 101 Bridge ct, Georgetown. n. e
GOOD NEws.-Ths public will be pleased -
NJ know that y. DISPOSE. French Baker. ipfh
tTeet will commence TO deliver his healthy and
highly appreciated BRE AID In this town GU mon
DAY next Dec mber I'd. The families who Oh
20 be supplied will please send their address % Il
PHILL1PpI, French Hair Dresser. Bridge stree,
Georgetown Hotels and Restaur ants FURNISHED ..
moderate rates. no G-lnE
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DIED..

DIED.
SWAIN. On Monday, the eth inst, aftsr-s long
and painful illness, BENEDICT SWAIN, in the
49f year of his age.
The relatives and friends ef the family are invit
cd TO attend bis funeral from his late residence
street south, between 10th and nth ste east. on
Wednesday. the nth inst, at 2 O'Clock .. N.
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CITY ITEMS

METROPOLITAN HAIL.-rbis essselisnnent
was psekea Nv = large and apprectsiive aa1l.
er c. Last evenine 10 witness the 6rst sppeS-
snce sam CeIIysr. light weigh, champion OF
America sans many victories and gentle
nnnly conduct in he roped arena has made
his name famous throughout the co1utry, snd
we congratulate Manater Hsnzs o. securing so
attractive card tor hs place OF smusement.
Collyer's pupils are I'm meuse IN their speclal-
tiles. Mr. Billy Pastor. Known through the
country IS comic yocsiist OF great merii, also
made he drtt appearance last evening and
made decided hi'; his songs were also new
and hfiiisnt Misses Mare Lsel and Minnie
Clsrh, from the Western Theatres, appeared,
Ard have became fsvori'es already. To se.
the best variety show 10 the country, 90 % me
Metropolitan Hail.
EDITOR STAR: Several dsys ago there ap.
peareo in the local columns Of your paper an
item, staiing that"Sf. Doninick's Band. con-
neeied with the Christisn Brothers College.
hao seren AIDED the President" &c. Will you
tie KIND snoneh TO correct the mistake, by
ssa,ipg that 10 was 81. Pairick's Band, attached
20 Carroll Hall, and not 81. Dominick's Cor
net Band. The young men OF this band Gu
tertsiDing great admiration for our nsole Pres-
ioent, propose a. an early day rendering him 3
serena6e. w r. r.
December Q, 1867.