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Tho following circular has been sent to us
from Utrecht Netherlands hy the distinguished
editor of EaDhOn,d, who requests its publication
in TIE sun:
Morln -Reetnng 20 the commumcan in 40 IL Of
kpt~m. cuncerwt- she ii0A of r!islns monument ON
the tomb OF late John IutlrOp Motley, nui with
gard To the genera interest M the ~r-on and works II
tie celebrated historian. under ieu,t shuui like To
gather any ding that has been written los ana him
Mr..r~ editors ami uhi,hers az Day aud Wvok papers
Muui ol-e him N,rN much not oulN hN tnt,rius Upon
this SUBJECT, hut especially hN providing him t those
papers IN which j. spoken Of Motley
Nnt before everybody IL Wiling to cooperate the plan
WILL he realized.
Weekly ulcre Will be regular review of mn that has
been received. \ J SthNAA- RsoifiN.
IIRitni, Netherlands, July -. Editor ul k4 hl.lL
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If the Colorado beetle is II wise insect, he
will not abandon this free country for the
British shores. whore intricate and elaborate
wols Of red tape have been woven 10y the Gov
eminent for his dcSlru ton. The priyy Coun-
cll, after giving the most minute directions for
the arrest and safe Keeping Of any Nagrant and
maraudlng beetle landing in the kingdom with
hostile intent, has now issued n preliminary
plan OF campaign 10 be prosecuted against tho
hoeile if lac shall eject lodgmcnt in the realm.
The Council directs that if the owner of, or
any person having under his charge. any crop
OF potatoes, or other crop, or vegetable, or sub
stance. finds, or knows to be found thereon the
Colorado beetle in any stage of existence. he
shall with all practicable speed give notice OF
the fact to n constable OF the police establish
ment for the place whore the same is found"
But the constable is not allowed 10 mash the
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beetle nor otherwise to lay violent hands upon
him: for the order proceeds: The constable
shall forthwith give notice thereof to the local
authority" Still tho local authority may not
proceed rashly against the life or liberty OF the
beetle upon hearing Of his presence. but shall
forthwith give notice thereof by telegraph TO
the Privy Council" When the Privy Council
receives this alarming intelligence 1t will
doubtless proceed at once to swift and vigorous
measures. and the wretched bug when brought
before this august tribunal will be fortunate II
he is allowed to choose between death by hem
lock and death by the bowstring. Mystery still
cnvclops the fate OF the poor beetle alleged to
have been discovered the other day by sorters
in the Cape mail carriage which had last been
used TO convey the American mail. We only
know from the statement Of an English paper
that having been properly secured. the bug
was sent on to London to be delivered into the
hands Of the foreign branch Post Onlcc OIL
cials." Possibly he was bound leg and wing
with red tape and smothered in mail bag.
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EN-Iroasurcr SPINNER, of the wonderful
signature, has not been SO ongrosscd in his
Florida farming and fishing as to lose sight
OF HAYES Like most Republicans Of the old
guard he has his own opinion about the way
things have gone and are going; unlike some
OF them, he Is not afraid 10 express it, He dis
approves OF the Fraudulent ADMINISTRATORS
southern policy, Of its pinrhbeck civil service
policy ana of lis financial policy, He disap-
proves Of the Fraudulent Cabinet: EvARTs
ana ScHuRz are nero theorists. and KEY he
doesn't caro- to talk about KEY. In short. tho
fruits OF the fraudulent victory of last year
hny" turned to ashes on the lips Of the party.
and Gen. SPINNER and the other Republicans
OF his class don't like the flavor
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I,crc Is one line uf action on which Col.
TON Scorr can manage to pull his railroad
through the hard times without taking full pos
session Of the Government. All he needs 70 40
is 10 attend strictly 10 tho business Of railroad
ing. and devote the immV nse income OF the
Pennsylvania Railroad concern 10 its legitimate
use The costly lobby employed TO press his
land-grabbing and bond grabbing schemes
upon the attention OF Congress ought ia be dis
banded; and he could also save money by drop
ping from his pay roll STANLEY MATTHEWS and
other wcll-focd attorneys whom he retains in
the Senate and House Of Rcpres natives. The
sums spent in these ways Will in the end surely
prove bad investment. for the country will not
now tolerate the stupcndous jobs which sue
ceeded SO smoothly in the heyday Of GRANT and
CoLrW and the Credit M1bilier Ring. Above
all. Cot Tom SCOrr should got out Of the uows-
paper business, IN which. first aud last he must
have sunk u great deal Of money. Needy news
papers. bought at more than their value at state
capitals and other prominent points 81 operate
on the public. while the Hobbies operate on tho
legislatures, have no doubt eaten up the profits
ON many thousand tons of freight for tine |, mn
sylvania Railroad King. Such newspapers can
not possibly be- made 10 pay, because the public
has keen scent for stock ohbing and lolhy ing
Journalism, and Will not SUPPORT IT,
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sArArocA srnlNos. sep', ASH
Evening star., 1877-12-17
GEORGETOWN.

DEATH OF PROF. SAMUEL TYLER-Prof
Samuel Tyler, OF the Law School of Columbian
University. died at his residence in this city
Saturday afternoon in the 69.h year OF his age
He was native of Prince Georges county.
Md. and was educated i'm Georgetown and
Middleburg Nt.) Colleges: studied law in
Frederick. Md, with Hon. John Nelson. and
was admitted To the bar of that place in 1881
and resided there until 1861. when he removed
10 Georgetown. He was the author of num-
ber of works, among them "BacOnian PhilOS-
ophy, Burns as Poet and a Man. and
. The Theory of the Beautiful . besides num-
Der OF instructive books on law. His funeral
VIII take place from the residence OF DR.. Graf
ton Tyler, corner of Washington and Gay
streets, tomorrow afternoon.
TIE ROssLYN GOLD DIGGISGs, on the lands
OF MeSSrs. DUNCAN. Dorsey and Jewell in Nir-
ginia, opposite Georgetown, are being worked
by seven men.
CANAL--Capt. Sherman. Jos. Sprancey and
President A. L. German went up the canal to
the break this morning, to investigate the con-
dItlOn OF the newly repaired tOwpath which is
said to he not strong enough to bear the
pressure of a fun head of water.
GRAIN ARRIVALS.-By rail-l.000 bushels
wheat, to Hartley Bro; 200 bushels wheat. To
III. NJ. Talbot. Schooner Kitty Ann, with !, 500
bushels wheat. to Hartley q Bro. Markets
firm. with an active tendency.
DEATH OF An. OLD CITIZEN.-Saturday. Mr..
John 7. Baker died at his residence, No.
Bank street, in the 18th year OF his age.
Evening star., 1877-12-17
Con sterrSed Locals.

From J. c. Parker, GIG 7th street, we have
the New York papers in advance of the mails.
Judge Humphreys, in the Criminal Court,
Saturday, reduced the sentence from three 10
Two years in the penitentiary. imposed in the
case OF Thomas NIlliaI1S, alias Charles john
son, for petit larceny second offence.
la The Police Court, Saturday, John +.
ScTiyeuer. charged with larceny OF two mules
from Mr.. Dickson. residing at Cumberland.
Md, was held 10 appear before the grand Jury.
A number Of ministers of the evangelical
churches of the District. having united in an
invitation 90 the Gospel Temperance reformer
Francis Murphy, To come To this city. il is un-
IeTStOOd thar he Will accept the invitat ion and
commence a series OF meetings at Lincoln
Hal about the 18th of January. to continue
tour weeks. 10 is proposed that The reviyaliSt
Rev T. Il. Hammond. will follow Mr.. Muir
phys meetings in February or March.
a fire n 1880 o'clock this morning at house
No. l51l ID street northwest. occupied by Mary
johnson. was eNtiuguisaed by No. engine
company damage about -
Mr.. Frank Beard. who talks chalk in Lin
coin Hall tonight. has drawn a cdTicatuTe of
COnkling and Gordon. which is displayed in
Ellis music store window.
Texas Jack. the noted scout and his cOmbi-
nation. aided b. Mdiir. MOTiacchi. open ut the
Opera House tonight. in the thrilling frontier
drama. Texas Jack in the Black Hills"
Other attractions will b5 offered.
L. g.. Masters Chapter. No. g. of the G.. L. @.
Of q. F., has elected the following officers 20
serve ;he ensuing term: >. \. Harris VIC NJ /;
=. 4. scott. DG.M.: ". II. GTimShaw. G.S :
I. L. Bel Treas. -. ". Gray, chap: J. Clark.
e.. ; j. Il. Davis S.A.: &. III. Shorter. W.
Evening star., 1877-12-17

To LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.-We wish to
call attention to A. Fischer's Chemical ScOur-
ing and Dyeing Establishment, No 9O6 street,
near 9th street By promptly adopting the
latest Improvements, whether of American or
European invention, he is enabled to do his
work in manner not to be equaled by those
not possessing these facilities. His cleansing
and dyeng Ladies' and Gents Suits are in
fact the cheapest in the city on account OF his
superior work. Give him a call-g06 G. street
Punctuality guaranteed Gents Suits dyed
and pressed for s275; Gents Suits cleaned and
pressed for g.
Evening star., 1877-12-17
LOCAL NEWS.
lmusemenfs. &C.. To.night

National Tbeater. Joe Jefferson as Rip
Van Wrinkle"
Oacru HoVSe-"Texas Jack in the Black
HHiS.
TBedteF CODliQUe.-DTama and varieties.
Lincoln HCU.-Frank Boards chalk talk.
Vernon ROlc.-Art Club Loan Exhibition of
Choice Paintings. Open day and evening.
TuUnNQGQe HEH.-Sfrasbnrr clock
Evening star., 1877-12-17
HOLIDAY GOODs,
H NEW DESIRABLE AND CHEAP,
AT BRODHEAD Il CO..

O39 Penm'G GrenMe, bet. 9th and 10th sts.
Back Silks, Colored Silks, Black Velvet, Black
Cashmerqf, Shawls, Boure:te Cloth, knickerbock-
er and Mateiasse Suitings Waterproof Cloths, Reps
for Wrappers, Beaver aud Mateiasse CoaIings,
dren's Coiored Hosiery, in great variety. Also,
Handkerchiefs Collars and Cuffs, Ties. Scarfs ana
button Kid Gloves only $1.25, Boulevard skirts
Napkins, Towels, Bed spreads, Table Damask,
Blankets. Sheetings, ShTtngs. &c., &e. These
goods first class In every respect, having been
selected with great care, and are offered very low,
market prices. Clarks best 30O-ya SPOOL Cotton,
6cepB spopl. Can and examine, dl1-tI
Evening star., 1877-12-17

TIE most wholesome and genial of all stOm-
achlcS and cOrrectiveS, HJStetter'S Stomach
BtttefS. produces an immediate and most
benetcent change in the condition of the pa
tent. The whole digestive system is at once
mVigOTatcd and SOOthed. the liver regulated
and toned, the bowels relieved of all OBJ
StTUcnOnS. the spirits cheeTed. and the relaxed
nerves strengthened and StPadied
Evening star., 1877-12-17

TIE DYsPEPTICS AND INVALIDs. biscuits.
rolls, bread, cake or pastry. made with DOOleyS
Yeast POJrdef, can be eaten with impunity
and relished by the most sensitive dySpepticS
as healthy and nutritious
Evening star., 1877-12-17

AvENA, or OdteR GritS, is far superior to any
Oat meal in the market-either foreign or do
nestle. Try 1t. Your grocer has il i'm pound
packages or call at CAB Louisiana avenue (up
stairsl and get a FIRE sample package. l1.2ieOI:
Evening star., 1877-12-17

FROM their inactive life, ladies suffer most
from headache. and il is to them that LOdiLie'S
Hdd6che Specific is 50 indispensable. Only
20 cents.
Evening star., 1877-12-17

MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued to
Geo. w. Bushrod and Annie Blackburn. both
OF Fairfax county, Va: Jas. Mcbride and
Margaret A. Meyer: Henry Calvert and Fan
ME A. Walters; Washington johnson and
Ellen Adams; Omir $. Wilson, of Albany. N
Y, and Elizabeth Dadmier; stephen G.. Gar
neT and Sarah L. Ollife: Addison B. CrOWther
and Sarah Nj. Hem imam.
ELECTION OF OFFICERs.-Hope Lodge, No.
ID, r. x a. NJ, has elected the Following on
GERS; c. q. Brown, W.M.: r. Arctander S.W
VIM. Craig. j. w: A. Z. MaTstOn. secretary
ThOs. Taylor. treasurer. and r. Barry, tyler.
Evening star., 1877-12-17

YoUNG'S PATENT DETERGENT is the finest
cleansing material ever invented. Sold by
druggists and grocers tr
Evening star., 1877-12-17

LOOK OUT FOR COLD WEATHER.-ExcIude
the cold from your dwellings by the use of
weather strips, furnished and applied by
Hamilton, y. Nj. Z. A. Building, 9th and ID
streets. l2lIeo2.
Evening star., 1877-12-17

PEERLESS SHAKING CRATE best ever in
vented for throwing heat out into rooms with
out coal gas. Hamilton, Y. Nj. A. Building,
sole agent. 12lLeO2:
Evening star., 1877-12-17

The general verdict is that The Opera House
viii present this week the greatest novelty OF
the season.
Evening star., 1877-12-17
| MAGNIFICENT OFFER.

That handsome Christmas Tree. made entirely OF
metal, Leaves, Branches and all burning ever SO
many little gas Jets, and which probably is known
to every child in the city propose allow TO be
voted away to some church OF our city.
Commencing MONDAY. December 10Th. the
voting viii begin, and every customer will receive
one Ticket, representing vote for every dollar
bought in my store. l shall also have Half Tickets
representing half dollars. The Tickets will have a
blank space Tor the name of the church. and will be
deposited in a locked box, of which Mr.. :. KAT
ZENSTElN, $40 18th street, has kindly consented
to hold the kew.
on SATURDAY, December o2d at 10 D. M. the
voting viii cease. The Tickets will be counted by
Mr.. h. in presence of two disinterested witnesses
and the Tree delivered to the church having the
highest vote. on Monday morning, December "a
where Ii can lie used Immediately by the simple at
tachment of piece of rubber pipe.
Hoping the ladies will not let this chance slim nv
TO assert their rights, but vote early and often
am, as always, their very obedient servant
- Ii. SILVERBERG.
METROPOLlTAN BAZAAR.
deC6-tr 312 SEVENTH STREET,
Evening star., 1877-12-17

HANILToNS IMPROVED GAS BURNER. globe
and holder beats the world for saving i'm gas
and increase OF light. Y. NJ. c. \. Building
9Th and ID StS. l2HeO2:
Evening star., 1877-12-17

We are Offering the above for the holiday trade
and as We have about THREE TONS FRESH
NUTS and THREE TONS FRESH CANDIES IN
STOCK. will offer special Inducements Ia festivals
and clubs. Good goods at low rates = our motto
and money refunded If not found as represented.
JEROME +. JOHNSON X CO..
GROCERS.
d15-St Masonic Tenn pie, opp. Patent OGice.
Evening star., 1877-12-17

HAPPY TIDINGS for nervous sufferers, and
those who have been dOSed, dTugged, and
quacked. PuvermacherS Electric Belts effec-
tuaily cure premature debility, weakness and
decay. Book and Journal, with information
worth thousands, mailed free. Address Pull
City. 6,lS,d&kly
Evening star., 1877-12-17

THE "GYPsEY'S GIFT is now the standard
and only specific for the prompt and radical
cure for rheumatism. Ask Major Richards
Lieut.. GessfOrd. and Officer Jenkins, of the NJ
Police. Sold by druggists generally. II l26eol:
Evening star., 1877-12-17
CITY ITEMS.

WHAT SHALL THE VERDICT BE?"-That
the Texas Jack Combination is the finest com
binatiOn on the road.
Evening star., 1877-12-17
Heather Indications To-day.

UIFINE OF tHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, D
Washington. December 18th. ls77
For the middle Atlantic states, cooler north
cry winds. backing 10 warmer sou Invest. fol
lowed by cloudy OF partly cloudy weather. pos
SIb,y light rains and falling barometer.
Evening star., 1877-12-17

The above Oil can be had at George Ryneal
Jr.'S, 639 ID street northwest. lllSI:
Evening star., 1877-12-17

BHLIOUsNESS, dizziness, nausea, etc. are
relieved 10y small doses of CurteF's Little LireT
Pills. EbbiCt House Drug Store.
Evening star., 1877-12-17

THE REASON WHY all hOusekeepers and
others use the Aladdin Security OIL is that no
accident has ever occurred from its use. 1t is
the best in the world. All Storekeepers sell it,
Try it, and yOu will have no other. Take moth
ing but Aladdin.
Evening star., 1877-12-17

The GREAT QUESTION SETTLED.-NObOdy
doubts that danger turks behind a Cough or
Cold. How to cure these fOrerunnerS OF Con
sumption, has been the only question. IL is
question no longer. 1t is triumphantly an
Swered every day and every hour by the ben
ehclal and astonishing effects of Ifiie'S HOlIeU
OF HOFehOuHd and Tar. Taken i'm time this
preparation is a specific for every disease of
the lungs, tending To- a fatal issue.
Pixies TOOthdche Drops cure ToOthache i'm
one minute. Sold by all Druggists AT D. en6
Evening star., 1877-12-17
PERSONAL.

INHE HUNDREDS suffering from Catarrh
Il Should use DR.. HdTtLey's Cure, sold by Drug
glsts- or call at the office, COZ 9th 81. H. W. FOR j-
dlclous treatment. Consultation free. dl5-3ts
IOERSOSAL.-DEAR JOSEPH: Since 1 last
i communicated with you / have made the
GRIND Tour. visited the world-renowned houses
OF Lubin, CondIey, Atkinson, Low & Son, Rim
mel and Chardins. j wasted lots of money and
time, for found the genuine articles at WAGGA-
MAN ,. advise you TO can on him and examine
his splendid assortment of Holiday Goods They
are elegant and at bottom GguFeS. Be convinced
and go and see WAGGAMAN, at All Pennsyiva-
ma avenue d12-6lE
Evening star., 1877-12-17

STEAMED OYSTERS, l5.centS.
Raw. per dozen, ~ cents.
Chesapeake House.
l2l5,l: FINLEY & SUPPLEE
Evening star., 1877-12-17

= p,eree,s lie Of Charles sumner. 80 90
Money: Its Laws and History: Poor. 90
Darwin S Different Forms OF Flowers. ........ 90
ContemporaTy Art in Europe: Benjamin. 50
Pottery and Porcelain. from Earliest Times 10
Exhibition of 1876 Elliott. 70
Political Science OF the State; woolsey 90
oPRsr Esyp' is ieop" 90
pomsCnid. Mrs Prentiss. ................. 75
ane.sn of Sheba. Aldrich 1 so
Tr,Sa owe Rewarded: A s. Roe ,,,,, ,....... 1 so
M.nav ond n g.! Tender: Liuderman..,.... 1 %
Another Man g wife. ...................... 81
Being Boy; Warner. .....'''''''''' sf
Creels OF Christendom; w. Il. Greg.'...' ( ~
pita; Laay VI; MaJenoie'' 1900 ."..... 1 0t
Free by mail. SOLOMONS % CHAPMAN. -
nov21-d oil 1PENNsrIyANIA AyRNr,e
Evening star., 1877-12-17


90 yards good Co.
16 yards b. i'i ~
o. -st Calico for 81.
.ase American Bourettes Dress Goods at 12lk
cts. per yard.
1S cents for plain Mohar Dress Goods.
20 cents for Navy Blue, Bronze Brown, Myrtle
Green, Seal Brown, Matelasse Dress Goods,
former price 90 cents.
Black Cashmeres yard wide, 81 and so cents, up
to the best quality.
Black Alpacas Is, 90 o5, up to the best quality.
Matelasse and Beaver Cloakings very low.
| Plain and Fancy Hosiery.
| Kid, Beaver, Buck, Dogskin and Cloth Gloves.
| Silk Handkerchefs from the cheapest to the very
best
Linen Handkerchiefs. bordered, hemstitched, In.
itiaied and embroidered.
| Handkerchiefs in fancy boxes.
| Black Silks, cheap.
Waterproof Cloth nearly two yards wide for 6Octs.
| Cassimeres for Mems and Boys wear, 25, 80, 81,
| 40, H, 90, 90, 75, &c., II.
| Table Linens, Napkins, Towels, and Turkey Red
/ Table Linen.
/ ASOur stock iscomp,ete and at bottom prices.
decl5-tr C. NJ. TOwsON & co.
Evening star., 1877-12-17

PORTABLE GAS DROP LIGHTS i'm endless va
Tieiy. for holiday presents or any other time.
al HamiltOn'S. Y. NJ. G.. A. Building. y HeO2;
Evening star., 1877-12-17
NOHUN BROTHERS,
10l5 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
CORNER 11rH STREET.


CORNER 11rH STREET.
We beg TO. announce that our arrangements are
now complete, and that our display OF
:. HOLIDAY BOOKS
in Fine Bindings, and
FANCY GOODS
i'm Russia and Crushed Morocco,
JUVENILES, PRAYER kooRs.
ALBUMS, POCKET BOOKS and WALLETS,
CHESS, CHECKERS. CRIBBAGE,
PLAYING CARDS, WRITING DESKS.
and PORT F0LIOS, FINE STATIONERY, &C.,
win he on exhibition DECEMBER 10th, and
which we cordially invite every one TO inspect be-
fore making their selections.
An our goods are marked in plain figures at the
lowest price. decS-tr
HOLIDAY GOODS.
PERRY 4 BROTHER
Are now offering very large and choice assort.
LADIES, AND GENTS INITIAL HAND
COLokED BoRpERED scALLoPED HAND.
s1tR EHsRfS1SHSSR aasbRfSaAiHss. SaaAAhiHRsKrHoHrrrs'
SILK MUFFLEKS,
HNR s9EHfT EbAfk siEk SILKS
REH5S9HT,s RfdH sHnwGs wGGsDKEssED KID GLOVES.
SEAL-SKIN CLOAKS,
PPTpREJ1LHIEEEE1Dr PTEJH ~ psi SILK X GiRCULARs.
Linen DANAsK TABLE CLOTHS, NAP.
LUPIN's BLACK GOODS.
BLACK CLOAKING VELVETs.
BLACK AND CoLoRED vELvETs for trim
EyESiSa SILKS in an qualities,
BLACK BROCADE Silks.
WHITE AND COLORED GAUZE;. Bou
RETTESs &C., &C., &C.
ressrns n ,earch q useful - wen as orna-
mentar" HOLIDAY P3ESENTS are invited 10
exemine our Goods, witch are mnrked In PAN
Figures and at the LOWEST Cash PRICEs.
~ 0Ss Prtes Onlv.
PERRY BOTHER,
A.. HxNHGYLYANIA AvEuUR,
vSEU cSg1g ~ DtgOek
Evening star., 1877-12-17
CHRIsTNlAS NNn Nm NEAIt,s

CHREsTNIAS AND NIIS YEARS
PRESENTS.
Elegant Imported and Domestic Falry a. 'rls
and Stationery. especially Ger The Holidays. The
fine ed ;iUuS Of the Poets and standard Authors iu
sets. our assortment Cf Aus riUan and English
Books unsurpassed ip the CITY. Games for the
Home and FiTvSide. Elegant Boxes 90. Ladies' Sta-
uonyTy. and the lyadiUg HOLIDAY Begk>uf the year.
Great Painters % Chr ~teudum. SO 90
DoV Wandering jew eyv......................... O. 81
Dorc Ia Fun; anc's Fable l. 90
Dore Don QuiNote. Il 90
CasSei~ Popular Reading. E.................. 10. o.
Walton Fl glsh Lake scenery ............... l. ~
Knights SlIak STtarc. .....-... a. -
Ieipod .....-................. 80
BulWeT'S Novels. 81 90
Marry att's - 81. 90
sc. 81. A..
Fancy Pictures, Papers and Borl.rS fnr decorat-
ing. MIIAN~ a WILKINS.
BOOKSELLERS AND STITTDNERS
decl3-tr COS SEVENTH ST. ? door above n.
Evening star., 1877-12-17

ROMAN GOLD LoCKETs, chains crosses and
pendants; Lake George diamonds; coral
enamel silver and let jewelry; children's
bracelets, sets and rings, Tor holiday presents
from one TO twenty dollars, received al Prigg's
Jewelry Store, No. 457 Pennsylvania avenue
near AZ street-1drt
Evening star., 1877-12-17

THE GREAT RUSH stiIl continues for the
cheap dry goods at Carter's. 30. Market Space.
This store viii De for rent February 1st, 1873.
Colored and black eashmeres only Sc. beau
ulnl dress goods. lSc. large size pure wool
white blankets, $50: clOaking cloths and
Shawis, very cheap.-Airf
Evening star., 1877-12-17

The BALANCE Of the stock of mems, youths
ana boys clothing at VIM. Walls viii be sold
al saerinee to close the business; 9l Penna.
ayeDue.-AdCt.
Evening star., 1877-12-17
ADJUSTMENTS.
OPERA HOUSE.

OPERA HOUSE.
TONIGHT. TONIGHT.
TIE GREAT TEXAS JACK COMBINATION.
Living Heroes from the Wild West.
1ENAS JACK q. II. Omohondru), the noted
- Scout and Indian Fighter
FIGHTING ELk. the Warm Spring Chief.
CAFTAlN BILL, the famed Scout.
CAPT. JOE BRUCE. the celebrated Marksman.
TIE PEERLESS MORLACCHI.
First JNaraRce of
CAPT. j. FRANKLIN WARN Err.
Of the t.h New York Regiment, aud his company
cfPlatGs llancers. Something new and very novel.
MISS JENNIE BERTRAM. the Charming Song
stress.
a host OF Speciality Artists, contributing TO an
Clio una Ii,rUstcnabiP.
Mr. JOHN r. WARD. the Irish Comedian. and
full Dramatic Company, including the Monster
Combination. In the new thrilling Drama OF
TENAS JACK IN THE BLAC X HILLS.
MatineeS WEDNESDAY and SATC CRDAI at
p. m. Admission 80 and 25c. Reserved seats 25c.
extra.
FRIDAY. benefit Of Texas Jack and Mile Nor
lcchi. with an entire change OF bill. decl7-6J
Evening star., 1877-12-17

WHAT SHALL THE VERDICT BE?r'-That
SartaIh warmers company of platoon lancers,
Win Texas Jack, are exceedingly wonderful
Evening star., 1877-12-17

CARPETs al at cost: black cashmere, yard
Vide, only 50 cts; BoyIrettes dress goods, all
prices; black mohaifs. cheap; French dress
goods, ali colors, 2Sc.; blankets, Nottingham
lace, caSslmeres, rannels, table linen: fui
stock of holiday goods, at c. NJ. Towson 8
Co.'S, Go Penna. ave., south side, near Tth ST.
Evening star., 1877-12-17

REAL ESTATE SALEs.-Alessrs DuncanSon
Bros, auctioneerr, sold for Rawieigh w
Dowhmah trustee, parts OF lots IL and Is, of
Blagden'S subdivision Of $50
by Sman - .,,,,,- ,5f, improved
-. IIame house. situated on 2d street,
near street southeast, 70 %. {. Green, for $50.
Also, Tor Joseph X. Edison, James ID. Clary,
and b. H. Warner, trustees lot 19, in Richard
ROthwelTs recorded subdivision of lot 9, 10,
and part OF H. In square 99l situated on South
carolina avenue, between llth and l2th streets
southeast, TO John JOY Edison, for 81 ,025.