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LOCAL NEWS.None*..After having for many years printed

the Hate of letter* remaining uncalled for In thepoet office of thle city, (under the law authorlitnftheir publicatioa In the newspaper havingthe largeat circulation within the usual deliveryof the office,) the proprietor of the Star haa at

length felt compelled to decline their fartherinsertion, becauae of the great space they havecoma to occapy, and of the fact that for monthspast be has been forced to lay over on each

occasion, when printing the lists, advertisementsthe Insertion of which would hav* paid at leastdouble as much aa tLe law alioWed him for theletter list

In addition to thla positive pecuniary loea bytheir laaartlon since those lists have coma to beas large as the New York city letter llata, theyhave entirely.on the day on which they were

printed.defeated hla purpose of snaking the star

always a aewspapsr.newa being its well-knownspeciality.

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A MrsSKIRT* TO-NIGHT.Tsutii .A fine bill.three pieces,with John

P. Owens In all.CAHTsaairnT Hall..A grand Mil of novelttee,

embracing the Rsvsl pantomime, 11 Les Amorsdee Alpes," Ward's great Corde Volante feats,and all the favorites la spirited performances.Look out for the matinee and ellk dreaa to-morrowafternoon.Cheisty's . The attractive extravaganza of

« New Ynr'a Calla," and a rich variety of aongaand burleaque. Don't miss the great skating sceneto-night, by any manner of means.Kme's AxpHiTHSATxa .A host of attractions

to-night.Dsn Rice, the blind steed Excelsior,ir., the dancing horse, snd " them mules.'' withhe entire troupe In s grand dlsplsy. A daylightperformance to-morrow afternoon. Lsst nightthe amphitheater waa crowded with ladlea andgentlemen, and some hundreda of peraons whocame late were refuaed admission Mr TomKing requests us to say tbst he ha* 150 front seatsthat can be purchased during the day and held Inreserve, at a moderate charge.Thk Hutchinson Family..Mount Zlon M. E,

Church. Georgetown. A tine musical entertainment,embracing choice collections of ballads,sones and melodies. We advise our Georgetownreaders to go, by all meana.Acadkxt or Music, Pa avenue, between Ninth

and Tenth streeta .Free concerta every evening,with excellent refreshments, Ac. Doors open atthree o'clock p. m

Citt Couhcils. Jan. 6 .Board of Aldtrmtn _In the absence of the President (Mr. Dove) theVice President f Mr. Brown) presided.A communication from the Mayor, tranamlttlng

a proposition of Z C. Robblna to lease for tenyears or longer certain property of the Corpora*tion, on the north aide of C atreet north, betweenFour-and-a->-alf and Sixth sts west, was referred.

Also, a communication from the same, makingthe following nomlnattona for police constablesunder the new law: For the 1st district. J Dowdkney, 5th,C H Hurdle; 7th, W W Klrbv; 8th,J. M Bosher; 9th. E Summers; 10th, R. F. Magee;2d, 4th snd 6th, M O'Connor

Also, the petition of Henry Weaver and 48 otherbutcbera, praying that stores and private marketsbe taxed according to the charter, and prohibitedI, from selling certain articlea.The nomination of B J Bowen for superintendentof sweeps In the Second Ward, was confirmedA bill providing for a secretary to the Board of

Health, with a salary of 81,200 per annum, defininghis duties, Ac , waa passedThe petition of R H Gillet, In relation to the

numbering of houses, was reported from the committeeon police with Instructions that the secretarytransmit tbe same to the Mavor.The committee on police was discharged from

the resolution In relation to the erection and keepingof livery stablesA bill providing for the payment of the fifth

Instalment of the principal and hslf yearly Intereston certain guaranteed bonds of the Corporatlonwss passedA resolution instructing the committee on publicschools to inquire Into the expediency of authorizingthe Mayor to appoint a superintendentof public Instruction was adopted; and the board

adjourned.Common Council .The journal was ordered to

be corrected by striking out the action of theBoard two weeks ago by which tbe Board adjournedover till thia evening.On motion of Mr. Emerson the order of businesswas suspended, la order that the members

might take tbe oath prescribed for tbe two boards,and Justloe Thompson proceeded to administerthe oath to the members In tbe following order:First Ward.Messrs Morgan, Turton, snd Emerson;Second Ward.Messrs Callan, Richards,and Raub; Third Ward.Messrs Lewis, Shepherd.end Stevens; Fourth Ward.Messrs. Edmonstonsnd Mohun (sbsent Mr. Bylngton); FifthWsrd.Messrs Mulloy, Grinder, and Hitx; SixthWsrd.Messrs McGrath and Peake (absent Mr.Talbert); Seventh Ward.Messrs. Murtagh andGiven

Justice Thompson stated to the board that Mr.Wilson, of tbe Seventh Wsrd, expecting to beabsent from the board, called at hla office andtook tbe oath yesterday morning.Mr. Csllsn offered s rssolution appropriatingS10 30 as a compensation to the magistrate for

his services, adoptedThe regular order was resumed. The petitionof Bridget Grysn for the remission of a fine, wssreferredMr Lewis, from improvements committee, reportedthe Aldermen's bill providing for an Improvementof the City Hall, by tbe conatructlon

of proper water closets In the west wing; passed.Mr Lewis also reported a bill to repair thebridge on New Jersey svenue; passed.Also, a Joint resolution relieving property owneraon Fifth street, from G to I, from the gas tax;adoDted.Mr. Grinder, from the police committee, re^ported back the petition of Stephen Ballev for

certain privileges in reference te a contemplatedwooden bntldlng, and asked to be dischargedfrom Its consideration; the committee wss dlschsrgedA joint resolution from the Board of Aldermen,

Instructing tbe committee before Congress to urgethe passage of s bill for ths construction of streetrailwayedby the Government, from tbe Navy-Yardto Georgetown, was passedMr. Morgan, by consent, Introduced a resolutionrequesting tbe joint committee on health of

th« city to consider tbe necessity of recommendinga system by which a more general vaccinationthroughout tbe city can be promoted; passed.The Aldermen's bill for repair of bridges over

Rock Creek; tbe bill naming the bridge st thewest terminus of Pennsylvsnla avenue; and a billto prevent the use of exposed lights, were referredTbe joint resolution Instructing the committee

before Coogrees to urge the rejection of tbe billbefore Congress to Incorporate the WashingtonRsi lway Company, was sdopted.A bill repealing aa act making appropriationfor lamps and lamp-posts on North Cspitol street;

s bill to tske up and relay a gutter on Fourteenthstreet snd New York svenue; a bill authorisingthe placing of nsmes of streets on street lamps:and an act to provide for paying the principaland Interest upon certain guarantied bonds, werereferredA bill authorising tbe Mayor to tender tbe fireSlugsnow la the city pipe yard to the Generalovsrnmaat for the protection of tbe public proparty,wss passed; snd the Board adjournedDiATHsaor SoLDiias .1The following soldiers

have died since our last reportThomasEarner, company C 23d Pennsylvania

volunteers, at camp.Msrkos Trlfooa, company G 96th Pennsylvania

volunteers, st camp.0 viva a us B Plersons, company B 2d regiment

U 8 Sharpshooters, at camp.Joha Bolton Young, drummer-boy, company C

47th Pennsylvania volunteers, at Soldiers' Retreat,near the depot.Charles R. Heath, company H 53d Pennsylvaniavolunteers, st St Elisabeth Hospital *

* Benjamin Llovd, company A i3d New Yorkvolunteers; J C R. aardson, company G 11thMaine volunteers; J. W. Nickeraon, company Evrtb Pennsylvania volunteers, st Colbmblan Col-ls'e Hospital

J. L Foos, company I 11th Maine volunteers;M. H Hunt, company F 10th Massachusetts volunteers,at Eruptive Hoepttal.

fc" Arratas ih AUxahdhia..From the AlezandrtsLocal ,Viwi we learn tbatAhe January termof the county coart met yeeterday; Messrs. Crupper,(presiding) Sldeoottom, Tucker, Penn andNoland on tbe benchThe river flats are blocked, and the channel

full of floatlag Ice, not, however, sufficient toImpede navigation. The 17 8 steamer Yankeepassed op, sad tbe C 8 steamer King Philip(steamboat Powhatan) paid two visits to the U. »steamer Peasacela The U 8 transports City ofRichmond Eagle and Hugh Jenkins are at thewharves Tbe Delaware has sold toe Cumberlandcoal shipped la her some months sinceto tbe owners of the steamer Jsmes Gny, and baacome up to Wssblagtoo to deliver her load.

Veaterday, two men detng buslnees under tbeArm of Voelshaw A Simons, got Isto a quarrelwhile at breakfast, the former eelslag a hatchetand cutting Simons about the bead eeveraly. Thewounded man was carried to tbe hospital, and isnot expected to live. The essellaat waa committedto jail, to await a further examination.

Boswbll's MnoiCATan Coves Caanr . Seead veruaemaat elsewhere of this sxcedent medicalpreparation,

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Cbiminal Coubt .Yesterdsy, Alfred Howard.Indicted for the larceny of sixty dollar* In goldfrom Robert Newman on the 4th of October last,waa found polity and sentenced to two year* andsix month*' Imprisonment In the penitentiary.Edward Hanso*, Indicted for the lareenv oftwo piatola from Lieutenants Robinson and Mataon,in the month of September laat, was foond

f;nllty, and sentenced to two year* and six months'mpnsonment in the penitentiary.Thomas Long, convicted on Saturday of an

aaaault and battery on Patrick Crogan, was sentencedto pay a fine of 812 and costs %

Augustas Mtstlen, found guilty of assault andbattery upon hia father-in-law, Frederick Marshall,was sentenced to pay a line of 92 and costs.

Dismssxc.Mr. Samuel Dalley waa arrestedby officer Kimball on Sunday for having in hispossession a pair of mules which were stolenfrom Dr. McKslg, of Cumberland, Md He wastaken to the office of Juatlce Donn, and the canwas postponed tin this morning, Mr. Dalley givingsecurity for a bearing. Thla morning theInvestigation took place, and the possession ofthe mules by Mr. Dalley, was shown to be honorable,and the caae was dismissed. Some monthsago a Mr. Slough was charged with the takingor theae mules, and hia caae waa sent to the criminalcourt. After the dismissal of Mr. Dalley, bewaa aent to the grand jury as a witness In thecaae against Slough.AHrvuTn..The boy referred to in the Star

yesterday aa having hia crushed on Sundayfrom being run over by the cara on Marylandavenue, waa taken to the Washington Asylum,and at night thecruahed limb waa amputated nearthe hip. The operation waa performed by Dr.Pooley, surgeon of the 6th cavalry, by invitationof Dr. McKlm, physician to the Asylum, whoassisted Last night the little sufferer, who is butfourteen veara cf age, waa expected to die, butthis morning ha is doing very well It seems thstwhen he waa knocked down, and the first carpaased over his leg, he hsd presence of mind sufficientto keep still until the entire train hadpaasedAbbbst o» a Soldibb..Yesterday afternoon,

a colored man who was clad In a military overcoat,waa driving a wagon up Pennsylvsnla avenue,and when near Eleventh street he wasordered to halt by a mounted soldier, a sentinelon his post. The driver paid no attention to theorder but drove on, when the soldier started afterhim, and in order to force the driver to stopatruck one of his horses with a saber, inflicting asmart wound. The soldier was arrested by patrolmanMeasford, but waa taken In charge by theProvost Guard.Policb .Yes'erdsv, the Fourth Ward policemenmade the following arrests, beside those elsewherereported: H. T. Klippish, for peddlingwithout license; fined 820 50 Catharine Courtney,do ; do. 820 58. J. M Young, obstructing

an alley; dlamtssed. G D. Heywart, peddlingwithout license; fined 820 58. Thos. Sullivan,drunk; dismissed. Morris Quintan, fugitive fromJuatlce; jail for court. The above were disposedof by Juatlce Walter. Tbos. Connor, abusinga female; dlamissed by Justice Barnaclo.

Cbntbal Guaidhottsb Casbs.Btfort Justittdark..John Williams, drunk; fined 81 58. JohnRiley, do ; turned over to the military. AlexanderMcKeever, drunk and disorderly; workhouse60 days J. C McKowen, turned over tothe military. Emanuel A. Ingle,disorderly conduct;fined 83. A. Hulman, do ; do. 82.Finb Tobacco.Llllentbai'a tobacco, sold here

by Mr. F Cozzens, on E street, (old Constitutionbuildln?.) between Eleventh and Twelfthstreets,is something new in this market. Being perhapsthe finest ever sold in Washington, there is ofcourae a rush for It.

Shoplittins..Louisiana Young, colored, wasarrested yesterday, for the larceny of a dress patternfrom Carter's dry-goods store, Market spare.She was placed In custody of Officer Busher, andafter a hearing of the evidence by Justice Donn,she was ser'enced to receive ten stripes.Fix* .Last night, between 6 and 7 o'clock, an

alarm of lire caused a general turnout of the firedepartment. The alarm was caused by the burningof some woodin sheds on 1 street, nearTwenty-first street west. The loss was inconsiderable.Abut Waoons .On Sunday morning, a train

of one hundred army wagons reached this cityfrom Perryvllle, Pennsylvania, each wagon belnj;drawn by six mule* The teams were in badcondition, and looked aa if they had been subjectedto unnecessary hard treatment.

Fouitivbs fbom Vibgthia continue to arrive inthis city and report themselves to the ProvostMarshal They are required to take the oath ofallegiance, which they do cheerfully. Last nightthe oath waa administered to nine by JusticeDonn.Db. F .A Von Moschzisks*..This gentleman

haa opened his office* at No 8 Missouri avenue,where all person* requiring medtcsl or surgicaltreatment for the eye or ear can be successfullytreated. lt«Thb Allisanians give us one more of their

very pleasing snd satisfactory concerts, at OddFellow*' Hall to-morrow evening. Engagementsprevent a longer stay. X

Focbth WabD Station Casks. Btfort Juttit»Walttr..Thomss Kennedy, drunk: fined 81.John Dacv, do : dismissed Bernard O'Neal,do.; do. F. H. Bark, drunk; do. 81 94.

Attbntion," Company !.Volunteers who expectto retain their health unimpaired during thecampaign must see to It themselves. Do not trustto the army surgeons. Supply yourselves withHollowsy's Pills and Ointment. Every Englishsoldier's knapsack contains them. Only 25 cent*per box or pot. < 212Whitbhubst, 434 Penn. < n ue, furnishes

photographs from miniature tolife slse His collectionof eartt dt eui(« likenesses embrace allprominent men of the country. Remember,Whltehurst received seventeen premiums In thiscountry, and a medal at the World's Fstr at London:also, at the French exhibition at Parla. Seehis rancy cases for holiday presents, de 21-eolm*

India Rcbbbb Goods.India Rubber Coats, white or black, 82 50 each.India Rubber Legglns 81 per pair.And all kinds of Rubber Goods, Including RubberBoots and Shoes, Rubber Stoppers for bottles,Door Mato, Under Sheetings for beds In sickness,

Ac , Ac , at manufacturer's prices, at H A Hall'sIndia Rubber Warehouse, 308 Pa. av., betweenNinth and Tenth streets. dec 18-tf

Notic*..Bevy* of counterfeits and unprincipleddealers endeavoring to dispose of their ownand other artioles on the repntation attained byHtlmbvLVt Extract BucAu, a positive and apeoifioremedy for diseases of the Bladder, Kidneys, Gravel.Dropsy, ko.. to., Ao. Ask for Helrobold's.Take ao other. See advertisement in another oolsran. ae 3d

DIED.In 'hisoity, on the 2d instant. JOHN 8. WILLIAMS,axed 43 years, a native of Conneotiout,but for the last 14 years a resident of WsshiQgt u.On the night of the 6th ins'ant, ELV1E ELLSWORTHRICHbKbON, aged 12 months, only

daughter of Marons and Lottie Rioherson.Dearest babe, thou hast left us.We thy loss most deeply feel;

But tis God that hath oereft us,He can all onr sor rows heal

Her funeral vill take plaoe oa Wedneeday evenine at 3 o'oiook. The friends of the family areInvited to attend *

On the 7th instant, STBPHEN DOUGLAS,youngest son of Dennis and Mary O'Connell, aged1 year 2 week* and 6 day*.H's funeral will tak* plaoe at 3 o'oiook to-morrow.from his pareste' residence, No 292. oorner

of isth and D sts. The relatives and friends of thefamily are respeotfally lntued to attend. *

On the Tth instant, ot typhoid fever, CaptainWiLLiaM C. Pa LMKR. of Dorohester oounty,Md . be.oveo husband of M. R. Palmer, in toe 3Bthyear of his age.The funeral will take plaoe at S o'oiook on Thursdayafternoon, from the residence of his fat^er-ulav,Jtme* B. Davis, on C street south, b tween

3d and 4th street east. The frieads and ao*uaintanoesof the (hmily are reepeotfuiiy invitea to attend.*

f B at. mors, New York, and Cambridge, Md.,papers oopy Jla Georgetown, on Saturday evening. January 4,DEBORaH LEONARD, wife of Jndson MitohaU.CHOICE OLD HAVANA RUM,

v/ In Demijohn*.MINERVA WINE-a oeiebrated Spanish Wine,VKRSfoTtH WINE.an Italian Wine, mnoh

used as a tonie,CHAMPAGNES, CLARETS, CORDIALS, Ao.,of various braads.

B'aLIAN MACARONI and VERMIC1LL1,oiler's New \ ork Pat' nt Cat L< >AF SUGAR.Foraaleby C. G. DxGARMENDlA.

Importer and D«aler in Havana Segar*.de3ft-lm* No. IS Commeroe at . Baltimore

QLOVK8BUCKSKIN GLOVES.

INDIA RUBBER HATS.A large assortment for sale at

HKTMfUlR'S. Annrtotevo

R GORDON A CO.'d PRESERVES. BRANdy Fruits, and Jellies.

KING A BURCHKLL.del* oorner Fifteenth sC and Vermont av.

Quartermaster general's ofF1CE.Washinston Citt, Dee tk 1161.The Secretary of War direets that ao more

horsee be bought until all now beiongins to theGoyenuaent ars :n aotive service.The attention of all Qaarta'maeters of the

alar and Volunteer Army i« oalltd to the aboveW%i. C. ME,OB,

ds 37-eoiM Qaartermas'er General U. 8.fOLD AND UNCURRENT MONBY PURVTabased. Bpeois aad U. S. Carrenoy AooountsopeeeaT^deggujrs t ^ co >

Beakers, Ne. 'ii Penn nvaaue,j*8-lin near Brown * Hotai, |

WANT8.W ANTED-A NURS^-at Washington Houee." Apply to Mr. MARKS, at the Offioe. It*

WANTED IMNEHIATELV. Several goodPANTA>.0<»N HANDS'. None others need

apply. E. OWK.N, 966 Pa.av. j>7-3t*WANTED MMMED1ATELY-A WOMEN,' * to cook, wash, and iron. «ood references required.Apply at No. 448 D street, between 3dand 3d. it*

\JLTANTED.A nioe middle age or voung WO"MEN, »o do tbe work of a ima.l family. Applyat 'Mo. 491 6»h street, between E and D (treat.Ja7 2t*

WANTKD-* handsome furnished omnyy furnished HOL SE in the western part of theoity, for a desirable tenant. Addreaa "House"Star Office. j% 7 at*f^OOK WANTED .a first-rate Ccok oan findV> a situation by aeplying immediately at 399New York avenne. between 9th and 10th at* *10per month will be paid Ja 7 3t*

WANTED.By a respectable « !. a permanent" HOME, to do chamberwork and plat" sewing.Can bnn? good referencea. App y to 399 Btreat, between 9th and llh. ja 7-2t*WANTED.A gentleman, wife, child, and""

nura«, wants BOARD and two ROOMS, ina private family; or Furniahed rooma, with theprivi lie of kifohen. Address HENRY," StarOffice. if

A GENTLEMAN OF NEAT AND QUIEThabits. wi*hes permanent board in a genteel

private family, where he oan enjoy the comforts efa home. A New England family prefered. AddressPost Offiae Box No. 38K- Ja7 3'.*

BOARD WANTED.For two gentlemen andtheir wivea. in a private family preferred: or

where there are few boarders. Mu«t be witninfifteen or twenty minutes walk from the NationalHotel. Addreaa "Electro," Star office, statingterms, Ao. U»

W\KX.ED.A young and h*a!thv WET" NL RSE for a ohild 2 months old. Noneneedapajy without being well reoommsnded. App v to4 34 Sixth at ja6 3t*IVANTED-An aotive, energetic BUSINESS" M*N may hear of employment by applyingto JOHNSON, FRY A CO., 476 Seventh st.ja6 6t*

WANTED-A BOV. Wanted, Booka, Oldv~ Documents. Old Pspers, Old Coins. Librariespurchased, Letters, Autograph", Ao. OvertheHank of Washinr'on, where I have removed mvstock of Books and wll \ave them for sale, lo.nnoGovernment Books, Reports, Ac. Cheap Booksfor pedlars.jafr-3t* ALFRED HUNTER.

A YOUNG MAN of good education, enterpisingand industriou*, desires EMPLOY M ENT atsome respeotable business, in any oap«city *hat hecould make himse'f useful. Has a practical knowledgeof architecture and hnildinr.and wou'd theref'Teprefer a situation »a draughtsman cle>k ofworka. Addresa "J. M. S care of W. Stewart,PoeU)ffoe. ja6-3t*\17ANTED.An experienced oolored COOK, at

286 north F street, between 12th and 13th.Ia4 3i*

WANTED.A commodiona HOUSE in a cen** tral part of fh« city, suitable for a boardinghouse. Apply at 886 north F street, betw-en 12thand 13th. Ja4 3t*

WANTED TO EXCHANGE.Improved orunimproved lands in Indiana ani Iowa for

real estate or merchandise in this oity. Address* J.," Star Office. ja4-3t*

WAN TED-A WOMAN to 00k. wash andiron for a f-mall family. Good refwrfnoas or

recommendat'ons required; none need apply withoutthem. Inquire at No. 4S4 Eat, bet. 5th and6tlK ja 4 tfVVTANTED. A good WOMAN aa ohambermaid* T and to do housework generally (except 000kin») Any one oominz well recommended wiP have

a «ood home and good wases. Apply at 4 39 Fenn.avocue. between 3d and 4H streets, south side.ja 4 3i*

WANTKP TO RENT.< Unfurnished) eithera smal , gentee. HOUSE of five or six room".

orfourKoom* of a house, with convenience forcooking, and two rooms for servants..locatirn tobe between C aud H street* and !4th and 8th sts ,.by a onrotuai tenant. Please address notes to" W.," Star Office. ^*4 1 w

WANTED.I .adrug rtore.a YOUTH betweenlo and 20 years of age. Candida*as must givesatisfactory reference as to qualifications and

character. The preference will be given to one whohas been engaged in the drug business six or twelvemouths. Address "A B C,' Washington City PostOffice. ja 1 lm*

A FEW MORE ABLE-BODIED MEN AREwanted to fill up n>y oompany in the District

President Guard Regiment. Those wishing tojoin a 0 mpanr of respeo able men must oall soonat Peter Dingrelder's. Penn. avenue, between 4Xand 8th sU. CHS. A. KRAUSE,de30-lw* Captain.

WANTED IMMEDIATELY, at the U. 8.Navy Yard, Washington, a number of

LANDSMEN. de26 Im

WANTED.Every person to know that I am inthe market, feady to pay ouh for all artioles

in the housefomishing line. Those leaving tnecity, or having a surplus, will do well to call, R.BUCHLV, 498 Seventh st., between Gand H sts.,<-ast side,) Dealer in New and Seoond-hand Furniture;no 16

WANTED.TAILORS, TAILORS -X Tailorscompetent to work on military goods. Apply

G.KOLP.at Wall. Stephens A Oo.'i. so 25

WANTED..We are now buying SECONDHANDFURNITURE, STOVES and BEDDING,for which we are paying the highestoaan prioea. Families declining housekeeping, orhaving a surplus of fnrniture, will find it to theiradvantage to give us a oall.

BONTZ A GRIFFITH,Jel3-tf No. 369 7th st.. betw. I and K su,

_S. WERTHEIMER A CO., A a AxDtt No. 46a and 464 Skvk*th St., tDI

Opposite the Pott (/fee,Offer their stook of WINES. BRANDIES, GIN8.CORDIALS, e»c.,also their targe assortment of8KBAR8, TOBACCO, FANCY GOODS, etc.,for sale at W holesale Prioes.They keep constantly on hand fine PHILADELPHIACREAM ALE, in kegs and bottles, for

bars or family use The public in general are requestedto give them a call and examine theirsplendid stook of goods.

8 WERTHEIMER A CO ,469 and 464 Seven'n streA,

de 21-3m oppo. Post Office.

JMPORTANT TO LADIES.The subscribers have opened the store No. 16

Market Space. Pa av. bet. 8th and 9th sts. as a firstolass Lace and Fanoy Dress Cap Depot, consistingin part of Point d'Alenoon. Applique, Mecklec anaValenoiennes Laces, snoh as Collars, Sleeves,Handkerohiefs, Cape*. Flouncing, Caps, Caps,Coiffures, and made up goods of the finest quality,and at New YorkpricesCOHEN A DU8SELDOR P,

from New York.N. B..All sorts of Laces washed, mended, and

done up eq ual to new, at short notioe. de 26-1 m*

OLD MADEIRA, SHERRY AND PORTWINK8.

Imported, and Bottled by W, S. Corwin t Co., N. YWanderer Madeira, bottled 1832,Reserve " " 1840,South Side " " 1844,Imperial Sherry, M 1840,Burmerster Port, " 184<t,Harmony 14 '* 1844,IinpM White - " 1840.

For sale by WM. CORWIN BUR6Y,357 Pennsylvania avenue,deSO Entrance on 8ixth St.

PEIRCE'S

Army Game Casket.1 have jnst published this beautiful and convenientmventioa lor the use and amusement of soldiersand others. It contains, in a neat, small paperbox that you oan carry m your pocket, a good

Chess, Cheoker and Backgammon Board, withmen and diae for the three ga nes ; also, a set ofDominos and a pack of good Playing Cards. Putup in three styles, acd retailed for 38 cents, 62)kcents, and 75 oent" each package and the Boardand Men for all tae games, without the box, for 18oenU. A very large disoount to sutlers and dealers.fendjyour orders or a stamp f >r oircular.

JOHN H.TINttLEY,Publisher, No 162H Fulton street.

Jal-lw New Yofr./^LOSING OUT SALE OF FIRST QUA LITYVy (No. 1» NEW YORK BUTTER..The undersigned have on haod.in kegs of different si|*s,f.wo pounds of best New York Butter, which theywill sell extremely low, to oloae it out. It will beto the interest of all purohaaers to oall promptly attheatore of F. B. HASTINGS A CO , under

tiii.tiarmonio Hail, Penn. avenue, near corner ofleveath st., next door adjoining the Star Offioe.do 21 lut

IWATCHE8.WATCHE6»HEREBY Take pleasure m inrbrming the publioof my return to my old stand at W. Voss', IvPa. avenue, between 12th and 13th streets jf^)Having er joyed tne refutation of be:og an experienoed European Watchmaker. I am now preparedto repair Chronometers and fine Watches atshort notioe, warranted to give en'ire satisfao ion.

JOS. KULINSK1Persons desirwus of obtaining Jewelry and

Wa'ohes, will find it to their aavantage to examii.emy exoeilent stook. All kinds of Hair Jewelryneatly and promptly executed.de«tw W. voss,

486 pe'cVr;a tIUnh. 486A choice seleotion of Paperhangings, warranted

Gold aua imitation Gold Band Window Shades;also. Buff. Hreen, and Blue Holland, by the yard ornade into Window Shades; Pietore Cord and Tasaea, different uses and o- lors; Pioture Nails.Rings. 4to ; also tha ha .dsomeet assortment i fOval Pioture Frames in the oity, from ihe bestmanufactory in the oouLtry; also. Passe; artouUand Card VisiU Frames.All artioles wariarted as represented, or no sale.Purchasing for oa«h, all goods will basold at the

lowest remunerative prioesAllowing no old stook to aooumulate, personsneeding the above goods will ind new and desirab'e

artfeie*.A oail sclioited. tl T~ Rsmsmber the namber,_/~Tl

dein-twif* I doors above Odd Fellow' Hall.PIANOS.PIANOS.P1ANO8 !

HIS Morning reoeiv-o again a supplyootase Roeew^od Piano*, amoug^ tnem eegg&|brated Bsotory of wTftnabe A Co.,ssisS.'

or to rent at my Piaao Room, No. 49SdV«Ma* F, & RICHENBACH.

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LOST AND FOUND.TAKEN up ASTRAy-oa Satnrday morning,I iioml horse about six years old ||\_~The owner is requested to *ome forward,prove property.HT charges, and ttke him**' »

awar. j. brenn*"«,ja 7 8',* Corner Beoona anc H st».C«TRAYED, or was stolen from No. 41 Maat

gomery street, Georgetown. on Snn-^v__0day arternoon, a terrier PUP aboat si3taL^*Skmonths old, black. with long ears and-tail; bad on ite neck a ooi ar with braei elate, batno ntae. For the return of the dof to the above>Wre.» a libera! reward will be paid. lt_£<TR*YED OR STOLEN.From the City Hall

on M<ndyr evening,9th instant, about j?v__Hi o'o'ook, a email bay HORSE; whitemark in h'« face, interferes in front. Hai *op a new MoCMlan raddle, strrnps cohered withenamelled leather. The bridle was new and maceof white leather. A suitable reward will be paidif returned to the subscriber, or for auoh informationai will lead to their recovery

T Ei)W. CLARK,ja T-3t* Va. av.,bet. 9th and loth »ta eaa'.

STOLFN.A fine black HORSE. 15* handshich; 6 year* o'd; entirely black ®xoeptooe hind foot, whioh was white op toark'e; jL^T*the property of Su-geon Loughran.of the^**H'h Regiment N. Y. S. M.. loo*ted a: I'ptou Hill,Va. Wm i to'en while tied in front cf the harnessstore of Jame* S. T^pham on Seventh St., on yesterdayafternoon. H«»n traced by hie owner upSeventh atreet as far as the first toll gate, tamingon the first road to the right, after which t" traoesoou<d be had of him He had oi when taken amilitary bridle leather halter atd eair of martinga'eahanging l"ote from his neck. Any peraonhaving ("formation of the hor«e will bearrp'y rewaidedby leaving it at the Polioe Headquartera,or at the ffioe of Brown's Hotel. ja7 St*

LO*T OR STOLEN.From the WashingtonDepot Saturdiy. January 4th,1662, eole leatherTRUN K. medium ai*9, marked with oard on oneend, Geo. A. Parker; and alao, a tag wit* S. MFelton. A libsral reward will be given by re'urnlngthe same to v»i I lard's Hotel. js6-3t

Lost..A email Chihuahua dog. reJduhbrowncolor, white f=e», white stripein the faoc. oropped ears. When loat hads^^^fon a dark plaid blanket. Whoever will r .^return raid dog to No. 139 F atreet, will be well rewardedJ j* 4 St

LOST.On the Rockville turnpike, about twomilea north ofGeorgetown, a GOLD PENCIL

set in turquoise, in the shape of a key. with a 'oldwat^h key and small chain attached. If left atJACKSON, BROTH ERA Co'a, opposite Browne'Hotel, a suitable reward will be given. ja 4 tf<2S>£n REWARD.-The atore of the snbserib"r>,on Seventh street, near Odd Fellows'Hell, having b»en robbed on the n'ght of the1st January. lB6i. and Watches and Jewelry to alarge amount stolen, thy W>1' *'ve S250 for the recoveryof the goodi. ana .$51 for the conviotion ofthe thief or thieves. G. W. BRAY A Co , 516Seventh street. ja « lw*

Cj C REWARD..Bioke looaefrom Ha*a' Stable,VJ corner of Fourth atreet and Maaaa-jr\^^nhusetta avenue, on the Si inst, a SOKRELMAREandaBAY HORSE. The'XZVma e has a a tar on her forehead and one shoe missingon right hind f>ot. The horse has the skinrubbed off his right breast. The abo-e rewardwill be given by returning them to B HAYS.o^r.Fourth atreet and Massachusetts avenue. ja4 3t*

District of Columbia, county o»WASHINGT05, to wit;.I hereb* oertify that

there was brought before me as estray, bv C LHart, trespassirg on 11* premises.a BAY HORSE,with all four b'ack feet; ne had on a GovernmentBridle and an open seated Saddle. He was takenup on the lstirst. Given under rny hard and sea',this 2d da* of January, 1862. THOS C DONN.Justice of the Peace for Washington County, D..The owner of the above described h^rse, raddle

ard bridle will pi- a«e come forward, prove proper'yaharges,and take them away. C. L BART,Fifth street, weat. ja 4 3t*

IOST-On the 27th instant, in Georgetown, nearu Seoor.d and !V1 ar« > -etr^eta, a brown^s__^^and white colo-ed POINTER n«,p

a ohain collar around his neek, and thename of "J. B Jo ej, Glymont. Md engravedthereon; a«d answers t-> the name or^'Tip." Asuitable reward will be given, if left at "is ''cr.n,avanue, ope do.ir from Thirteenth at. de3! Iw| OST .A SLAL KING, and a FOX HEADij SEAL, attached to a ring, withc">rn;ahan set..«5 reward will be given to whoever retnrna thearticles to this office.

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KOK SALK AM) KENT.IT'OR RENT.Two large furnished ROOMS onF the eeaon l floor. Inquire at 460 Eleventh st.,b twe*n F anJ G ja7-3 *

URNISHED ROOMS TO LET. WITHB>>ard, to gentlemen; in a plearant location,near the Capitol. Inquire at Star Office. It".?FURNISHED ROOMS TO RENT-A Parlor

and two Chambera, communicating, on Eleventhatreet north, between E and F sts. Inquire atwm. B ENTWISLE'S drug store,oorner Penn,avenue and 12th at. ja 7 eo3t*

PKW IN KPIPHANY CHURCH FOR SALE,being No. 100, central looat'on. Inquire of

j*ME-» F. MALIUAY, 391 New York ay nue.orof the Janitor of the Churoh. ja 6 6t

FOR RENT.With or without Board, a neatlyfurniahed and oomfortable SITTING ROOM

and a fine BED ROOM attached, at No ASOTwelfth atreet, east aide, between G and H »».The location la one of the moat pleaaant and convenientin Washington. Al«o. the rooma are v jrydesirable. No children in the house. ja6-iw

1BURNISH ED ROOMS TO LET A FEWmicutea walk from the Capitol, No. 12 NorthA atreet. ja4-3t*

TWO LARGE PARLORS. TWO CHAMberaand Kitchen, nompletelv furnished oan behad by addreaaing E. M. B., Box u Stnr Office.ja4-3t*

Handsome furnished rooms, nextdoor to Wi'.lard Hotel.214 Pennsylvaniaavenue_i*3-'w*

FOR SALE.From 4.«v> to 5 oon cordi of WOODstanding within 2X milea of Beltrville. Inquireof J. R. STEVENS. Wood and Coai Dealer, No.

469 Firat at >a 3Jw*_FOR SALE.An old establiahed RESTAURANT,well a ookrd and provided, aitnated onPennaylvania avenne, in an eligible buainesa locality. Thia reataurant la on the first floor of a largeand commodious three-atory brick dwelling, onwhich there ia t three year le»se and whioh will beincludes in the aalo of the above. For further particularsapply between the houra of 9 and 9 o'o ookat No. 3S Louisianaav , near 6'h st ja3-1w»

FURNISHED ROOMS TO RENT.On Fourthstreet, between I and K streets. Inaui'e at

No. 2S6 Fourth street. d«31-1WOR SALE OR EXCHANGE .l.BOOaoreaof aeleoted timber LAN D. in the North Weat,will be aold or eiohanged for property :n the

City of Washington. The land is well timbered,containa water power, »nd ia a aure investment.Address Exchange,*' box No. 30 WaahingtonPost Ogee. de 19 1m

FOR RENT.Two pleasant rooms, neatlyfurnished,in a firet-class resiiienoe in Georgetown,with boa d. To a permanent tenant termawill be moderate. Apply at 147 West at .Georgetown. d«I7 "

FURNISHED'APARTMENTS IN TH EFIRST WARD FOR RENT..A oomfort

ably Fnrniahed Parlor and Chamber, communicating.Alao, one or two aeparate Chambera. Enquireat the premi'ea, No. 110 oorner of Pa. ave.and 2nth street, north aide, Firat Ward.deal eo5fCOR R KNT.A neatly and well furmrbed PARr LOR or CHAMBER, pleasantly located, in aprivate fami'j.460 New York avenue, onlvafewyards from the State Department, or K lggs k Co. aBank, or the omnibus line from the Capitol toGeorgetown. Rett very low, (by the week ormonth ) ja4 >:eo

F^URNISHKD ROOMS TO RENT.a Parlorand Ch»mber, oommumoating, on first floor.

Te-ma reasonable. Inquire at 334 C, between 4Xand 6th ata ja 4-3teo*U ANDSOMELY FURNISHED ROOM8.II.Four handaomely Fnrniahed Rooma, suppliedwith gaa and water, and convenient to tin Pate> tand Poet Office Departmeuta, for rent. Apply at490* Massachusetts avenue, north aide, between4th %n<1 4th »t*

KDUNATIONAL.(^HEGARAY INSTITUTE,

.j 1S27 and 1529Sp*cc*Sr.,PHa*DXLPHia.Thia Inatitute, oonducte<l for two years paat in

the city of Philadelphia tj madam* Cheoabayand her niece Madams D'Hxxvillt, upon thesame principles as the oua in New York, eatablished there in 1814, will reopen,after tbeChmtmaaholidays, on Monday. January 6th. with its uaualample and complete provision for the education ofYoung Ladies, under the direotion of MadameD'Hervilly Ciroulara. and all requiaiU information,can be obtained on applioation to the Prinoipai.]a7-lmJ VIOLIN AND VIOLONCELLO.OHN K. GOODALL, Profeseor and Teaoher ofthe above, tenders his e rvoes to the pub ic. I erma91 per lsaaon. References to any musio an in theoitv. Several o*his pnptlaare now the beat violinists in the world Via: Le Petit Oie Buil. Fred.Buckley, Ao Ae. Aadr^ss Rullman'a UoH. Pa.avenue, near 4H strret de«i im*

EDUCATIONAL.ROF. C. F. B\rnes' Dancing School atTemperance Hall, e atreet, b'tween »th and

10th, »ill commence TUESDaV, December jqS4th, and oontmue every Tueeday and Knday.afternoon olaa^aa at 1 ( 'eiook, and eve-U> gnmg claasea at6H o'olook AH of the faahionab.edacoe* will be taught during the aca-oii. The ba*tmusio will be in at'.endan e under the diraotioa ofProf. George Arth. Call for aciroular. dell lm

Madamelkontineblanchet,db Paris| j Q jPHITATE FRENCH LESSONS.

Apply at IS 1 West street, Georgetown ; or 4«TF street, Washington. de 10-lm

Come to the Clothing Store,Number Three Hand red and Fifty-four,tlJp stairs;) 'tis there yoa will indGood aad oheap Clothing of every kind !

Great sacrifices fo* so days..mystock will be eolJ without regard to coet. oousistingof Coats, VesU aad Panta of the finestquality, made up and trimmed in the latest sty.es.Call aad see. No troubie to jW^tKjg-£j£p

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NECE 1,88 VoM&5Ri; NECK TIES'A.J-M.P80N-8,

GEORGETOWN ADTKBTMT8LIST Or LXTTEM RCNllNINfl IN THEPOST OFFICE. GEORGETOWN, D C ,

Far the MhU eadtaf Dwraktr SI, 1M1.fjy Ptnoii applying for letters id the following

list will plea*® My thev ara vlrertised; otherwisethey may not receive them.

LADIES' LIST.Aabford Mitt Julit AHolItt Ado & Overton Mr* MaretAger Mim Loam Hall Jan* C Order Mr* Mar* ABlancLard Mr* EllaHe*a Mr* C D OlWtr Rachel t

V I Hall Mr* Cynthia A Pne* Mr* Hells* ABurrow, MiuAui Harmon Mm* liu Friii* Mr* H ABarker Mr* Br Hut; Ellen Peirta Mr* M ABeckert Charlotte Hon Henrietta T Prathar Mary EB-l; U«J Herbacd Lomea Qoern Mia* feuaaoBirch Mr* SaaanaahHafman Mia* LitiieRitchie Mia* L EBrawn Mr* R P H;>:i Mirths E Ke<dMreFRBole Mr* M E Hill Mart*. V 2 Rtid Miaa * ranceeBanti Marftrtt Haamord Mirrii Roberta Miaa HilltaCarsai Mr* A 8 Hunt Mr* 8d*ah Ricard Mia* Marg%Car moo Mary Jan* Hooxr Mr* Barah LReely Miaa MargHCcnan Bridget Hill Sarah A Robmgvoo La araCole Barbara Johnson Miaa 8 E 8il»er Miaa SarahCarpenter Miaa IV Rata* Loot** Sterctu Miaa M E tClamant* Mr* Jan* Kiaaj Mm Mar/ 8iardaa Mr* Mar*Cs'fctrtou ilai* Kiffan Mar* Aon Sag# Mr* HannahCarry Mary Aaa Block M.a* Sarah Singltton Mrt H tCampbell Mr* M A King Mia* Sarah Bnotrdea Miaa PCoojhlan Mr* MaryRemeroa Mia* Baa Etoaa Mi** E.itaConnell Marr Keur-i. Miaa E Bhteler Mr* Cor4*aChamber I in MarthaKtllogg Mr* Htnry Showsrs Locrttia MCrowell Nelly Loogfiu Eva TIHgge Mr* A 8 Linen Mary A t Tbonpaon Mr* DrDarn Mr* Aon Murray Mr* Eliia T«rry CarolinaDare j Mr* Catka'e Mttchall EUan E Thotna* Mr* Jaa*Da.it Mr* HarrillP Metger Mrtitrtct Tkoau Mr* JiaafDauria Harriat Mtridm Mr* Lidia Thomat Miaa MarVDoes Mar* Jane Mulier Nina Thomat Mr* Aaa EE.under Therssa McBridc Msry \unWitkini Mr* BouoFratar Mr* E'lta'h Norton Mr* L S Werrar Miaa RFleet Mr* HC Neele Miaa Stole Wilton Mr*Gorman Mr* Ntwjahr Mr* BridlWaahboro Mr* EGtltv Mr* Margt Oglt Mr* Auna V Wright Mtt AGibeoo Rati* Orion Mitt J tut Wilfiamton Mr* MGladmon Andelia On Mr* Marnrit YaM Mia*Haget Miaa M A

GENT LEMEN'S LIST.Acstrman Wm Gladmon 1 P O'Neal Ju FAdams Tboa Oilman Mr OUnllivan J FArret Oacar C-9 Ghent W H Obirn* JaaArmtb? Urom Grove Jackton O'Kant Capt JaaAntt.n Makloo Gibbon* John O'Oea JaaAppl*f*te J O Gnrnton Jchi* P Otiti JuoAiken Aniel-3 Gorman Peter O'Count 11 LAllard Lt A A-4 Grie* N R O-Connell MiehlBuebecker Ab'm Gormen Wm l Olmatead 8utordBubeck Jaeob Gune* Wm H Payne EuoeBrutt Albert Garrett Wm H Patridge AditBower BergCha*-3 Goucher Wm Fool* C 8Buleen Cym* W Harru J W fegelt ChaaBarber Dr floorer Re* J W ParkrrCai'in EBaker DanIR Hill Jat Pierce Chaa WBiilersaOeo Holcropt Jno B-3 Pftertou DanniaBeebe Geo Homiller Jacob P«ynr Daaid OBcewetl Hsrrr 2 Harlan Jeaate fowere Den&i*Blunt H W Hamilton Jat H Pa*co FBailey Hester E Hanna Johu Paul FBertoler H F Hower John A t Pierce J FrankBrown J H Houacr Jaa H Pierce KrakliaBucktbtom John Hayden Johanaah Pearoce FerdinaaAB*ek A H offman Joa-t Peirce Gao WBy*rly Jaeob Hawkint Benj J-3 Piraont Capt QBrouner J>t H Howard C A Praul HenryBurke John Hali E J Poat JnoBtrigen John Harry E D Paul JaaBulEngton larael Hootou Lt Harry Parker Jo*Byngjohu Hught John Philel Stml RBeak ft Lt Iaaac Haynard Philo Pendleton T KBall R L Haub Louie Parker T BBucklyR HerbetLart Parker Wm H IBortou Tho* J Hall M O Peteuaer Fmrd* WBall T A Hemphill Htnry PtnntAll WmBogue Thoa Hair Rtbt Q.umly Frank JBl.tk.ner N E Hnrlty K W R0yb Ambroae DBrowu Wm Hatting i 8 T Root B FBabcock W m H Ha**lton Uriah Rilt* BBeorad Wm R Holeu Tho* Re*dy Calrm-tBell Geo W Johnton Capt Rallondaon AlonaoBroken Zachne* J,|«n John Roktr David RBouwey W T John* Jo* jr Rum Dr E JBurne* Martin Jndtowa Ltwit Read Etli DBriggt Phillip Joh. touWmC R tdenbuuG WB^u vca Edward Johnaon Thoa T Rupert GeoBurloid y.i-i lehbioer Cbritloph Re d HoratioCurtain Mich'l Johctoo » u. C Retd H W irCalahan inicb 1 Kenuey Aron H..|kman HenryChamberlain A J Kt.iy Capt Rule Juo T-iColeman B F Kmc Fr«r *ik Rider JatCrocker Dtra Xeanard Jat B R ibertaoo Jno FChandler Capt Rinching R E rieaMvJi.eC raey Edward Rent Capt Jo* lUfr'el HarCor^ » Geo Kra<r*-!e bas Rum:'. Jo»l GC>«.ub»r!iu Gee jr n». ny John R. . PhilipG 2Chamberh" «JaO W Kaller Iaaac Riukir 8a.. . o

Carden Wm^ Reliopg Henry Rofhenr-'ter Win

"an W F KtlJoga Henry ivead Lt W ACallehoo Jua Keliy Ca^t Jaa R-2 Roehoy A CoCoade Joa Keppl* Levi Spohr Adam^ rb9y W;.i Kelly Patk * »4er Cour.dCurr;r. J , Kelly Patk E Sprana.e DavidCulien Jaa G R«i"* oami blioor Cart Y.Ch "nbers John Kirhy Th<* A Simian FreakCalhown Joe Kelly Timothy NpearoarietCanleer M M Ke.iuic T a 8nule Geo WConroy Patrick K >tt- .".anderMVE Schiuut Car.'. G AClarke R H K«lly Win buved HiramCuminintCaptRP-2 Kipp Warren-2 Swcaev l*auc WCain Robt Laiidon Andrew Sa^ar )effe.aouConrad 8 J Lombard Capt G WSrnaliweMd Jo*Cotirad Sointrfield Larkir Juo Snively Jno 8-2Crown Sani Lake Jno 8 Strattee Jacob BCaton Timothy Laugoo** Jno Smith Jno of RCollin* Tho* Lewia Jo* T SlnppJotCoumm Wm Leufer Jno Sierr PaliutCrowley Wm F Lipont Letba Btnnerood J DDnlaoey Caltb Lake L L fiaggrei CaptJaaDruce leaac W Leitinger L M Bchonter Juo WDyer A mot Lower^ood M H-2 Sanderton Jo*Davit Chaa H Lairphere Wm Strong M A CaptDill Cha* Lyon* P*tk heaPeterDouohue Oanl Laoaard Riehd 8teven* PaulDoworan Oanl-2 Leaihcr Wm Stoke* PatkDueall E Leiaher Wm S^urdRantomDrell Franci* Linn Wm-J 8w*eneyTbo*Deniton Franklio Murphy Franeit Smith Tlio*Davi* H*nry Mauge F Shepperd WmDailjr H M Marrow Franci* Stulman Lt W A-3Davi* J y Moore F L Smith WataooDtrman John 2 Meek* Cha* E Htalferd Wm FDibble J T Moore C W-4 Smith W LDouglaat Jaa Marcey Caleb Btuard WmDorceye Luer* McKeree B W Saltberry HughDoub Dr MUtoo Maawell Henry Thtmpaon Capt 8Dultff Mr Muuy Hugh Trundle A CDurboran P N Mattouy Hoory-2 Thomptom WmDuly 8 C-2 Mill. Hiram F-S TalmerThoeDremettTho* Miller Amoa 3 Town CaptTHDolanWmH Mulrreer Jno H Turner SamlDolan Wm Macloliater Joaiah TaggMichlDavit Ja* W MurryJa* Terrell JatDavit Lt Win D Mile* Capt J B Treun Jno Ir M D-3Davie Wm * Murray Jno ThompaonBSDuun Wm Moorheart* Milton Thompaon EdwinDonolaon Wm Mack Michl Titlow Eogene 0Doyle W in Mulcabey Morn* Vangordcn WmDrialan W Mason Netll Wyeth Dr A RDay Wm May Stml W iiliame AbmEdmondeon Elijah May 8 Wileon C MErwiuWmH McGuire Owen WalkeeChaaNEnglebert J L-2 McGuire BenJ Watte CooarodE'.tyne Jat McCarty Dennie Wilaon Cha* E-3Edmondt Daii'1-2 McFarltnd Capt Will* FredkErertC McNollyJno Worl Geo MEwing Wm B McKinney Ja* W ebater Gee WEngl* Jobn-2 McDonald Jat Wathiugtoo HtnryEdwardt A Adam* McDonald JaaACoWendee HenmatFreest:n Wru-2 MeGreehar France*Wha!a* H^nryFarmer Wm McOooald JeremiahW alter HenryFanc*ttThoa8 McCamack Patk Wallace Jat-2Fotter Thoe H McDonnal Richl Whilighan JaaFithman 8 McKinnty Rott W erkman Geo HFlynn Patrick McGrath Richd WardJno-2Flanagan Peter McMurtrte 8 M Wharton J MFinegan Pat k Morgan Thot P Witt JaaFolaoin Lt M M Moriarty Thoe-3 W huioy Lt J NFlagher'.y John Murpbey Jat Warren Wm WFernwtlt Itaae Matloy Andrew W erkmeitterBFortett Jacob Mucenbbin Thua M Welty Lt Z iFoluJettie MtLaurhlin W H Whaieor MaruuFranttJohuH Mason H m H Webar PeterFox Jacob NabhJnoF-2 Welch ReetePeehelyjae Nolen Jno Weaver Saml AFiuk Frederick Nelli* Henry Weaver SamlFowUr Edward Neltou Chaa Ward Wm HFonda E H Nicbolton Ma) Yocng Jaa HFink Alfred J Nicbuia'^uCaptAMrtYeoi.. nt A BGirham A 8-2 Nichol*oe> Capt A J Zollvi Capt H A IrGrtySewellC Normine Tho* AJat Zernerman RicbdGeer A MMISCELLANEOUS. B.; Colonel of the Columbia Guard*,

High 8t.K7" Alt Letters (except " Soldiers' Letters")mu*(,ia every laataaae, be prepaid. %It HENRY ADDISON, Postmaster.

!> UNION LKAGUE. GK^'RGLTOVVN~Lll There will 6e a meeting ofthe Union LeigueTHURSDAY EVKOili*G, January 9th, at 73ao'clock, ti j order of the Presidentja7 3t ISAAC ENTVVlSLE.gfc.

nrs.LADIES' FESTIVA L..This Festival forLL3 tne benefit oi the Methodist ProtestantChurch, Georgetown, D. C . will to osfn THISEVENING and TO-MORROW EVENING,andentertained by the Holy Hill Ba&d. It*

|V^f» NOTlUE L 1C k N S E S ..AH personsLkJs whose licenses from the Corporauon ofGeorgetown expire on the 31st instant are herebynotified promptly to renew the same, otherwisethey subject inemselvea to a fine, and the law iscompulsory on the proper officers to enloroa aa>«law agsinstall deltnqueaU.dp 27 aiawtJsnio WM. LAIED, Clerk.

CONCERT IN GEORGETOWN, D C.W ill be fiven by the

Hutchinson Family,At the

MOUNT ZION M. E. CHURCH,On TUESDAY EVENING, January 7th

Admission SS can's. jag

W POTATOES.B Have in store, aad for sale at lowest rates,

a lot of prime Prtnc Albert and Peaoh Blow POTATOES.Also OATS, and a rma t lot of primaONIONS. HU8EY A BAANARD,

Bridge St., 3 doors west of Hirh.daSl-1w Ge >rgetown, D. C.

ojfcf Military Boctspni AT WHOLESALE. F \W«have aowinst re.

to cases Calf htitaUaU F namel I »g Boots,» Grain " a moh

40* " Uuil'ed Bot. L. L. **

Sti » Cavatrr» inch **

160 - « heavy duub. sole 16al8 inch "

5"Calf " - 16 inch 44

Also, a variety of Ca'f and K:; Boots, B ys'andYocthe' Boots, and 1 shies' BaimorvsjTT. V. HITEHOU8E,

No. 16 Market e paoe,de 88 1m* Penn. av^ between stn and nth sU.

NEW MILLINERY.OW On haud anu oolsUli y reoeivtnt new

supplies of WINTER BONNET 8, oompris-^T*int th»t ewest ard m<>»t d»«traMa of^Ksltheswsru.a'. HUTCHINSON A MlNRO'l^t-anoy Store, 310 Pri^n. \v»iiue. between 9th andl< th streets wi ere Miss Thompson is prepared toaxecuu promptly ail orders le.t with her.Also, just received, a new ccpply of Head Dreeees,Artihoiai Flowers. Pevhers, Ac., to whiok we

invite the attentiou o: tlie ladies. da MORSEe KO» SALE,

or erery deecnption. jvConstantly on > ai.4-Louisiana aveaee, TJSRrar taa Center Market de U-ta*

ATTahTI0N.&ly^gr,o»F10KaS al.0A l.r,. .took ofCAMP iVTOVEH, rniklaM

and for sale at SSI Pennsylvania avaaae, nearCenter Marks*.de 11-n H.J. GRRGORV.

4a U corner Vermont av. and Fi/Uaati, »t.» -

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SECOND EDITION.THKH yCLOCl, f. M.

OUR MILITARY BUDGETA ClVUtT MUl.

There «u aa admirable dlvtsloa drill la-dayt It o'clock, oa the ground* coo: o( tbe Capitol,

of the regular cavalry, under Goo Cook. Thisremvkably Inr arm of tbe service have nekdrllli twice fWj week-Tueadsys u4 Friday*

MiimH'udqutrtrr' Armv of tk* Palsaasi, )

to Washington, Doe. Wit (Gtntral Ordert, fit 57The Commanding Urnortl expreeeee his tbanke

t> Brigadier General Ord, and tbo breve troop*of his brigade, who ao gsllaatly repelled aa attackof an equal force of tbo enemy oo tbefiOthtout Tfce General taboo pleasure la obsarvlaytbo reodlneo* of toe rrm» ntag troop* of Macau'sdlvtsloa. and tbe able dispositions of ihelr commander,to repel tae enemy la eaaa of too advaaeaof reinforcements.Tbe General would alao acknowledge too 41^.

ttngulshed eervleee of Col McCalaaoat, 1Mb lafan'ry,Pennsylvania Volunteer Reeerve Co**Col. Jackfon. $>:h Infantry, Pennsylvania V©leatherReeerve Corpa. Lieut Col Kaaa, rite raftinent,Pennevlygnla Volunteer Roiom Ooraa;and C^pt. Eaaton. of Esatoa% Battery, wbiobcontributed, In a largo degree, la too .ocss* aftbe day.By command of Major General McClellaa,

9. Witiiilia, iait Ad't Goal.

THE LATEST BY TELEGRAPHFROM FORTRESf MONROE.

Baltimoei, Jan 7..TbeOld Point beat baa arrivedbore Tto Jameotown arrived bere alee oaSunday night, from New York Tbe const ear veyacboooer Bibb srrlved on Monday Bight.We get aoutbern paper* by a tag of tntoe; (Ley

contain no new* of any Importance, except diepatcbeoclaiming tbat Federal troop* bare beearepulsed and forced to take refuge under cover cftbelr gunboat* at Nortb Edlsto

FURTHER BT THE BOHEMIAN.Lokdosdksbt, Dec. 27 .Advice* from Canton,Cblna, of tbe 15tb rf November, aay tbat Mr.

Burllngsme, tbe American Mlnleter, bad beoowell received there, and tbat beaubeeqmatly loftfor Shsnghae en route to tbo capital.A few foreigner* bad been Invited to vteit PeklaTbe rebela were near Ningpo, and tbe Inhabitant*were fleeing to Shanghae, where tbe alarmhad sub*1d>-d.Hong Kow waa reported to be Invented by tbe

rebela. It was alao reported tbat tbe "Bravea"there had attacked tbefoeelgners la tbe street* andbouaea, and that placard* were pooled ap threateningtbe extirpation of tbe EuropeeneLissom. Dec 26 .Great excitement la exlat'nghere In regard to tbe death of tbe late King Hiebody is to be disinterred and analysed The publicare greatly stlred up In regard to the matterand troops are patrolling tbe streets to preaerveorder.LnxnoHDitaitr. Dec. 27 .Tbe advices from

Amerlra are unfavorably construed In London,and the fund* *re 4*ooplng In consequenceIn Liverpool pec?**' . i? "pes preponderate, andcotton Is rl*1ngA number of gunboats have been ordered to

tbe MereeyIt is reported that the frigate Algiers baa been

statloneu oB tbe Strslts of Glbraiter, to jreveattut; message of privateer*The frigate* Lificy and Melpomene were toleave Glbialtar on (he 21et Inst., for AmericaIt I* rep"*?M Paris Kat tbe Orleans Princes

are to return to Europe urtbwlthThe Mngllah papers are discussing tbe Trent

afld'.r in a hopeful view, believing tbat tbe rebelcommissioner* will be given up by tbe Cabinetat Washington, and a war be tbu* avertedPending tbe receipt of news from America, In

response to tbe L glisb advice* by tbe Europs,there is much specu.alion aa to whatdeclslon tbeUnited Stales Government will arrive at Theresult is being quietly awaited. The prevailingopinion, however, la In favor of peaceWar risks at Lloyd's have s downward tendency.1 he English paper* calculate on tbe diapatchof the French Government reaching Washingtonbefore Mr Seward sends bis rrplv to Lord Lyons .

In regard to tbe demand of tbe British GovernmentThe papers express tbe hope that tboFrench diapatch will reach Waahington In timeto influence tbe replyof Mr SewardThe Pari* Preaae says tnat new southern commissionershave arrived at some German port, andare now en route to Paris and LondonThe London Times has a crltlclam en SecretaryC base's financial report, and expatiates at *omolength on tbe extraordinary extenalon of tbe borrowingsystem, declaring that it exceeds anythingIn England'a history.Franee Is sbout to arnd reinforcements to tbosquadron off Mexico, and also to the squadron off

the northwestern coast of AmericaIt Is also rumored In Part* that a squadron ofobservation 1* to be aent to tbe eastern coaat ofAmerica under Admiral Uenand.Tbe Madrid correapondence says tbst Spain is

to send from 6.UU0 to 7.0U0 men to Mexico, andtbat tbe Spanish squadron will sail la three divisionsCONGRESSIONAL.

XXTV 11 th COflGimV-ljeeoBd ftesslos.Tttbsdat, January 7.

Sbn4TK .Mr. Sumner and others preaentedsundry abolition and other petitions, which werereferred.Mr. Powell Introduced s bill to sbollsh tbefrsrklng privilege, which wss referredTbe bill to Incresse the number of cadets at tbeWest Point Military Academy coming up, wa*advocated by Mr Grimes and Mr. Clarke, andoppoaed by Mr Trumbull and Mr Lane, of KansasHocsa.The Speaker laid before tbe Houas a

communication from tbe Preaident, transmittingcopies of tbe correspondence between tbe Secretaryof State and tbe Governments of Englandand France in relation to tbe seizure of Mnaoa aadSlidellMr Vallandlgbam condemned the action of the

Administration upon tbe subject, regarding It aaa deep national humiliation, and predicted anImmediate war with England.Mr. Hutcbi"s '»piled, expressing bis Inabilityto understand bow tbe gentleman could no bitterlyoppooe coercion of tbe rebela, and at the

same t me warmly fkvor defiance to England 1He regarded a recent article In the Richmond Examiner,In relstlon to tbe surrender of Msaon andSlidell, aa a counterpart of bis (Mr Vallandlgbam's)expression, and thought tbat bis remsrnsvould bear tbe Interpretation of a desire to bringabout s war wltb a foreign Power, reoultlng advantageouslyto tbe rebellious States.MrTboma* addrea»ed tbe Houae, endoralagthe action of tbe Government a* a matter of policy,and predicting future retribution upon Englandfor tbe wrong done this Government la aa

hour of weakness.The communication and papers were then referredto tbe Committee on Foreign Affklra, aadthe House resolved Itself Into Committee of tbo

Whole (Mr. Csmpbell In tbe cbalr) upon the billmaking approprlat; ons for defraying the civil expensesof the Government for the fiscal year endingJune 30, 1963, and addlttooal appropriationsfor the flsca- year ending J une 30, 1864

AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN

*f Ths Stm.GtoaesTows, Jaa. 7, INK

Tbe first Mondsy In January being fixed by lawas th* day for the annual election of Corporationofficer* here, the Board* of Alderman and CoaamonCouncil aaeembled in joint ooavenOoa laatevening, Henry C Matthews, Eaq , presiding,and proceeded to electo«oers to serve tbseneolagyfTbe Recorder, Hugh Capertoa, Esqwaa roelecSedon the first ballot He was 1 somediatelynotified, and soon after entered tbe chamber, wbaabe was sworn in by Justice Reaver

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Mr Caprrton, before taking bIs seat as presidentof the convention, returaad bis thaan la abrief and appropriate speech. . . .

The following cMcers were then electedClerk and treaaurer.W m. Laird, re-elected

T«x collector.Cku 0. Welch, J**pector* and markers of lumbar.Charles Myersand Heary C Wingate, re-elected Flo. laspector.Geo Sboeanaker re-electod. Importerof salted provisions, butter, Ac .Jaa RobiaeoaMarket maater-Haary B. Walker, re-electedWeigher of bay.Jtc ,.H G Kltter, re-elected.Guardian* of Georgetown school.Goo W Beall,Esaa Plckrell, W L- Dualop, W C Ms«eo. CD. Wel-ti, Henry King and Thomas Jewell, toafirst lo^belog re^lccted. Pol^e(a new o*cr.).H Reaver

.Jmeasure-*.H A Burrows aad W. R Collias.re-eiectad. Troetee of the poor.M. V. Bockey,In place of Tboa Knowlea Inspector of fire oe_cluea.John (4 Larma* re-elected Chimaeyswoep.John Siloooe, ro^ lected J udgas ofeleetlon.firstprecinct-J F Barch, 8 w " J*i

awJacob Kamaborg Water beard, (Mayar^ta^dorllaad

bstsaslag a ea*4i«a lor r* eieauoo.

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