Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-27
HOLIDAY GOODS.
where To Buy the Best and Cheapest.

Years presents commences where the purchas-
ing Of Christmas gifts leaves of. For the infor-
nation OF those who wish to purchase holiday
goods during the ensuing festive season we con-
time our notices of advertisements Of seasonal
bic articles, and shall continue to do SO from
day to day until after New Years day. Pur-
chasers will now find prices OF some descriptions
OF goods much more reasonable than during the
rush previous to Christmas and dealers who an
Dounce reduction Of rates may expect TO be
corIespondinsly patTonized.
WARREN CHoATE * Co, 9i1 PENNSYLVANIA
AvEstx, still have on hand q great variety OF
stationery, much Of which Is especially intend
ed for the New Year. Among these articles
may be named diaries In various styles, visiting
lists and cards, pocket records, memorandum
books, &c. Besides these the firm has q large
stock Of books and ornamental articles in the
stationery line.
PRIZE BEEF lie what WV. TURNER will sell at
his stalls, Nos. 40, III, and 142 CENTER MAR
KIT, on Tuesday, the 30th inst. Everybody de-
string to purchase some Of this really superior
beef are invited to call at the residence of Mr..
Turner, corner of 18th and Z streets northeast,
and inspect for themselves.
THosk WHO WANT counters, shelving, and
fixtures are informed that LATIMER & CLEARY
will sell these articles ut public notion on Mon
day next at noon, at the northwest corner OF
10th and NJ streets.
5. SAMsTAG & Co. will sell at public auction
at y. m. January 2, at No 107 MARKET
SPACE, ten large show cases, one large morn
ing glory stove, one large mirror, and a lot OF
HARVEY & HOLDEN, 1916 PENNSYLVANIA
AVENUE, with their sraeteristic enterprise
are preparing to furnish boned turkeys, capons,
terrapin, fruits, and other delicacies for New
Years receptions. They will be delivered on
order promptly in all parts Of the city, aud at
reasonable prices.
WINES, LIoUoRs, TEAS, SUGARS, SPICES, &C.,
VIII be sold at public auction by DdNCANsoN,
BOWLING & Co. at their rooms, CORNER OF 9rH
AND ID STREETS, on next Tuesday evening.
Any one wanting articles of the kind named
will probably be able to obtain them cheap on
this occasion.
DISTRICT CASES IN THE U. s. SUPREME
COURT.-The following decisions have been
rendered in the United States Supreme Court
No. Tolerant vs.. Strong.-Appeal from the
supreme Court Of the District of Columbia
This was proceeding TO inforce q builders
lien claimed by Strong upon sixteen houses par
tally erected for Grant. The builder refused to
go on with the work, because, as alleged, he
was not paid according to contract. A promis-
sorry note which had been given him to apply on
the account was not made good at maturity,
and he accordingly quit work, and sought to in
force his lien. The decree below was in his
favor, and the case was appealed, Grant claim
ing that his lien cannot be inforced because the
plaintiff has refused to perform his contract;
and that as the note given him vas negotiable,
received as payment under agreement, and he
had transferred it, he could not claim to be paid.
Meloy and Miller for appellants; W. A. Cook
for appellee.
No. I72-United States er rel. Le,cis ct al rs.
BOutVeH.-Error TO Supreme Court of the Dis
trict of Columbia.-This was a proceeding in
msndamus to compel the Secretary of tine
Treasury to pay the Choctaw Nation of Indians
$500 ,OcO, under the act of March, 1861, in pur-
suance to the treaty with them of June, 1855.
The REALTORS hold draft drawn on Secretary
Chase for half OF the sum, which was not hon.
ored, and which was subseq uently presented for
payment, under an act of March, 1871, author
izing the payment by the Secretary as directed
by the act of 1861. The 'court below held that
the Secretary could not be directed in this man
ner to perform act which was in his official
discretion, and that this act was within such
upon to ascertain the proper authorities OF the
Choctaw Nation before he performed the official
act OF payment. 1t is here maintained that the
REALTORS are the lawful holders of the draft
Drawn by the delegates OF the nation, and that
the holder is the proper party to receive the
money; and that the act Of Congress had recog-
nized the delegates" as the authorized agents
of the nation. These facts were conclusive of
right to the process asked. r. NJ. Carmiue for
relator. No appearance for the Secretary.
from Sing Sing" in which Mr.. Dominick Muir
ray assumes four characters, will be performed
for the last time at Ford's Opera House this
eySehnS Un wednesday evening the great
played for the first time reducing the famous
Ravel Martinetti family and DAVIS the cele-
brated vertriloquist.
The beautiful play "The Geneva Cross, will
be performed tor the last time this evening at
the National Theater, and those who have not
seen it should avail themselves of this last
fdi and much talked-of-play "'Led Astray" will
be produced with a strong cast and new scenery.
The Tbeater Comique repeats its excellent
programme of the week for the last time to-
night, and announces more novelties for the hol-
days next week. The best variety performers
in the country appear at this house throughout
the season.
NoTwITH STANDING the croaking predicts
of the enemies of our improvements, our city is
rapidly increasing in wealth and population
destined 10 or nj
tai on earth. Valuable bull ding sites are being
secured, and elegant mansions constructed on
every side. The recent money stringency has
had tie effect of throwing into the market
lPrge amount of desirable property viii CHI would
not otherwise have been offered for sale, and
nne opportunity Is now presented for profitable
Portable houses. Parties seeking such invest
ments will find 1T best to visit the real est ate
once Of E. j. Sweet, No. 5l1 eth street, opposite
p. .. department, where large list OF all classes
OF property may be seen, ard good bargains
secured.
entertainment occurred at Union NJ. K. Chapel
last night. The Sabbath School assembled at
O'Clock to have their Christmas festival. and
peared to the great delight Of all present, and
distributed presents to all the children and
many Of the adults. Among the adults who
were recipients or presents was one Of our
faithful city letter carriers, well known as
Fritz, who received q valuable present and
complimentary note, after being introduced to
Santa Claus by A. s. Taylor and Emory Bax-
ter, esqs. The Christmas tree reached to the
ceiling Of the church, and was loaded with
presents. At reasonable hour the audience
was dismissed by the pastor, Rev. E. ID. Owen,
with the benediction.
INVENTIVE GENIUS OF wAsHINGToNrANs.-
Patents have just been issued to citizens of
Washington as follows To VIM. Z. Prall, for
pneumatic railroad signal; George W, Hunter,
assigror of one-half his right to Henry NJ
Baker, VIM. F. Stone, and James yermilya,
for a shuttle for sewing machines; to j. Burns
West and John G. Fish, Genesee. n. Y, assign
ors OF one-half their right to VIM. H. Kelsey,
same place, and Joseph G. McKibbin, Wash
iDgton, ID. c., for machine for cutting and
dressing stone; to John W. Lee and John w.
Davis. fer disinfecting compound; and to j.
Franklin Reigart, assignor to himself, and Ehud
\. Darling, for an endless driving belt.
REAL ESTATE SALKs.-Green & Williams,
suctioneers, have recently sold the following
property: Lot !, square 33z, fronting on 10th
street, between and V streets, northwest,
with Improvements, to Laura NJ. jackson, for
Sl,650; lot 81 and east we feet OF lot IS, sub
division of square 1872, to W. W. Metcalf for
500; lots II and Is in Van Riswick's subdiyi-
sion Of square Al, with improvements, 70 John
Martin, for 50 400.
REAL ESTATE TRANsPERs.-Stephen Nc