Named Entity Results, January 1st

New year's day. --There was a more general observance of "new year's" yesterday than usual, owing to the fact that the war has brought to Richmond a considerable addition to our population from other cities where the anniversary is always a period of social festivity. The day was as bright and beautiful as spring, though the breeze stirred up the dust in rather an unpleasant way. The streets were thronged with ladies, and everybody looked gay and cheerful. Among the notable events of thenew year's" yesterday than usual, owing to the fact that the war has brought to Richmond a considerable addition to our population from other cities where the anniversary is always a period of social festivity. The day was as bright and beautiful as spring, though the breeze stirred up the dust in rather an unpleasant way. The streets were thronged with ladies, and everybody looked gay and cheerful. Among the notable events of the day was the President's reception, which commenced at 12 o'clock and continued three hours. The President stood at the door of the large reception room, and thousands of persons took advantage of the opportunity, to give him a friendly grasp of the hand. Mrs. Davis was not present, but her place was well supplied by her sister, Miss Howell, Mrs. Col. Davis, and Mrs. Gen. Jones. The ceremonies of introduction were conducted by the President's Aids, Col. Jos. Davis and Col. G. W. C. Lee. The A

Spotswood Hotel. --A very pleasant new year's entertainment was given at the Spotswood last evening, by the new proprietor, Mr. T. W. Hoenniger, to a party of his friends. It is needless to say that the dinner was superb, for that is a fact implied by the reputation of the house. The press was well represented, and there was, consequently, an unobstructed flow of spicy sentiment. Mr. Hoenniger has been the business manager of the establishment ever since its opening, and now, as proprietor, we wish him unbounded success.

egro Hiring for 1862. The subscribers have associated themselves together to conduct a General Agency business in the city of Richmond, embracing the Hiring out of Negroes, Renting out Houses, Selling Real and Personal Estate, &c. Their special attention will be given to Hiring out Negroes; and from the long experience which each have had feel confident that they will be able to procure fair prices and good homes for all negroes entrusted to their care. They solicit a continuance of that, liberal patronage heretofore bestowed upon each of them. They have made ample arrangements to have negroes cared for till hired out; and in cases of sickness will give our personal attention. We earnestly request our friends to send their negroes to us by the 1st of January. Better prices and better homes can be obtained by sending them in early. E. A. J. Clopton, Ro. B. Lyne. Office corner of Franklin and Wall streets, opposite Dickerson & Hill, up stairs. de 25--dt15thJan

tensively, and will continue during the week. As we are mainly dependent upon the clouds for our supply of water, great complaints made now about the lack of this indispensable article of life. Judging from the appearance of the weather to-day, we shall soon have rain or snow — perhaps both. In our markets to-day, turkeys of small size are selling at $1.50, geese $1, chickens $1 a $1.25 per pair; fresh pork, at retail, 16½c., good beef 15, eggs 25, oysters $1 per gallon. This being New Year's Day, the demand for good things is considerable, and many a joyous party will surround the social board, many a kind word spoken, and many a patriotic sentiment uttered. A number of the officers at this station will call upon Major General Huger to-day, at his hospitable mansion, which will be open during the day for their reception, and where they will doubtless be cordially welcomed and entertained in the style of the true and warm hearted Southern war-veteran and patriot

Edward D. Eacho, General Agent and Collector. Office on 14th, between Main and Franklin sts., corner of Exchange Alley, Richmond, Virginia, Would respectfully inform his friends and the public generally, that he will continue the same line of business the ensuing year, viz: Renting out Houses, Farms, &c., Selling Real Estate, Hiring out and Selling Negroes, Negotiating Loans, Collecting Bond, Notes, and Open Accounts, Adjusting Claims, and attending to all matters appertaining to a General Agent. Thankful for the liberal patronage he has received for the last nine years, would respectfully solicit a continuance of the same. Persons in the country intending to send me their servants for hire, would please do so if possible by the 1st or 2d of January, in order that good prices and comfortable homes may be secured. de 19--1m