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ABgTIGf SALES


SALE OF H.aLU.aBLE PkOPERTY
In pursuance Of an authority contained In the last
will and testament Of J. II. Howell, deceased. said
will being OF probat in The Orphans Court for the
county OF washington, in the District Of Columbia
the undersigned, executors therein named, will offer
for sale, on Tuesday the 4lh of June next, at S
O'Clock, T. M, the following described property in
the city of Washington, viz:
lot of ground in square No. 1888, about so feet
front south street, commencing from the north
west corner Of B street south and 10th street west
and running with the line of 10th street west 100
feet in depth; together with the two twostory frame
buildings thereon.
This property is commodiously and pleasantly sit
uated fronting the public Mall, and distant but few
minutes walk from the public Departments, the Gem
tire Market, and the business part of the CITY, Each
house has a brick basement above ground, and con-
tains eight excellent rooms.
Each lot of ground and house to be sold separately
Sale in front Of the premises.
Ierms-$5O0 cash on each lot and house the ba-
lance, with interest from day of sale, in three equal
payments, at six, twelve and eighteen months. Such
title as has been vested in the executors will be con-
veyed to the purchasers, and deed Of trust taken to
secure the balance of the purchase money.
A. P. SKINNER,
GABRIEL MORAN,
Executors
WILLIAM MARSHALL,
mayl6-dts Auctioneer.
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hut ssek To iifibGss tpah Ie Fs5ple If thla civ
a forifi of government to which nine tentlis Of
them were opposed
Mr. CAVE JOHNSON proposed that the vote
should be divided, and first taken on the charter,
and then on the amendment.
At this point there arose question of order,
whether the committee having struck out and in
Serted it was competent now to vote upon less
than the entire matter thus inserted
This point of order was decided, after consi-
derable discussion to the effect that the vote was
lndlvIslble; but, by consent, the bill was laid
aside.
bill to regulate arrests on mesne process was
next taken up and briefly discussed
An amendment was adopted making the bill
imperative upon process already in the Marshals
hands. Also IN amendment providing that no
female shall be imprisoned on civil process and
that no nonresident shall be imprisoned for a
debt contracted beyond the limits of the District
An amendment to strike out all after the enact
ing clause, and insert provision simply abolish
ing Imprisonment for debt in the District, was re
jected The bill, as amended, was then passed
The following bills, &C., were passed:
A bill to protect places Of public worship in
this city.
An act to amend the act Incorporating the
Alexandria Canal Company.
An act to provide for the support of insane per-
sons in the District of Columbia, was amended
and passed.
Mr.. CAMPBELL, at the instance of the Com
mttee on the District Of Columbia, reported a
joint resolution TO grant leave to the faculty of the
Medical College to occupy the Insane Asylum as
an lntirmary.
The House passed one or two other bills of no
general interest, and shortly thereafter adjourned
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REV. MR.. TUsToN's NEW WORK.

THE DoUBrrNG COMMENSURATE ENCOURAGED
We have had the pleasure of perusng this val
liable and well-written little work, which has Just
issued from the press in this city. We most hear
tily commend it to the patronage and countenance
of all Christians, as highly acceptable manual
of pious rehections--rich in devotional encour.
agements and holy indictments to proper under
standing and worthy participation of the sacred
Eucharist In addition to the valuable matter
contained in this little volume, in its exterior will
be found simplicity and beauty wholly in keep
ing with the hallowed subject to which it relates.
A few copies can be obtained at the book
stores of Messrs. Farnham and Morrison, on
Pennsylvania avenue, and in the vestibule of the
House of Representatives-price so cents
Spectator.
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DE SAULES.

n DE S.fULES,
i ROPRIETOR of the Post Office Cafe, has now
the pleasure of informing his numerous patrons and
the public that his arrangements for the summer
perfected and that they rely upon obtaining, at
the shortest notice. any deIicacy in his line, served
up in the most approved style, and to please every
palate. The cuisine of the Cafe is under the direc
ten Of most experienced artiste.
Oysters from Cherrystone, Soft Crabs, Lobster,
&c., will be received throughout the summer, and
all sessonable delicasies always on hand.
The bar Of the Cafe is stocked with the choicest
Wines, Liqueurs, and Cigars.
Every attention will be paid TO those who honor
the Cafe with a call.
june eff P. A. DE SAULES.
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A MASS MEETING OF THE WINGS
OF GEORGETOWN will be held on TUES
DAY EVENING, the lth instant, at 8 o'clock,
in front of the Mayors Office.
The Clay Clubs of Washington and Alexandra
are expected to be present on this occasion.
Several distinguished Members of Congress
will address the meeting
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IS WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANrRY.-A meeting
of the corps will be held at the Armory on Monday
evening. AS business Of Importance connected with
the future welfare of the corps will be laid befors
them, it is hoped that every member will be in at
tendance BY order. JOS. B. TATE,
June Secretary.
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SALE in ALEXANDRIA.
ny "A. J. FLEMING.

ny "A. J. FLEMING.
n SUGAR AND JMOL-aSSES ut AUCTION
YIN Tuesday, the 18th inst, at IL o'clock, will b
offered at aution at the warehouse of Lambert Mo-
Kenzie, Union Wharf, Alexandra,
10 hhds. prime quality Porto Rico Sugar
90 hhds. Porto Rico Molasses,
Cargo Of schr Queen from Mayaguez, ?. r.
ie6-5t A. J. FLEMING,
AIlctioneer.
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FURNITURE, CLOTHING, GLASS AND

FURNITURE, CLOTHING, GLASS AND
Il CROCKERY WARE.-We have received, di-
rect from the manufacturers, large collection Of
the above goods which we will sell, wholesale or re-
TAIL cheaper than they can be bought elsewhere in
the District, notwithstanding the efforts made by
tain individuals to put us down. We hope, by still
continuing to attend to own business to be able
to sell goods small advance the factory prices
Among our Furniture, we have the agency Of those
comfortable Office Chairs, which we will. sell at
Northern prices also, brass and wood work Clocks,
by the case or otherwise; also glassware, such Al
Tumblers Of all descriptions, Specie Jars, Vases,
Casters, and Lamp shades Of every description with
every thing else in the line at short notice.
lea LEWIS & HUNT, Auctionecrs.
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CoNcERT.-The Temperance Festival and
complimentary Concert for the benefit of Mr..
Pratt, will take place this evening at the As
sembly Rooms. In addition to the excellent
musical selections, several prominent friends of
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Ok FRESH RICE.
)O CASKS, 10 half casks fresh beat Rice, landing
from schr. Hope s. Susan, from Charleston
For sale by LAMBERT & MCKENZIE,
ie6-6t Union Wharf Alexandria
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d a R.aRE CHANCE OFFERED.

i OR SALE.-The subscribers being about to retire
from business will sell at private sale the entire fur
niture and fixtures of the Washington Billiard Saloon,
consisting Of three Billiard Tables, with the necessary
appurtenances, in complete order, Bar Fixtures, &c
together with the lease. 1t is situated at the north
east Of Pennsylvania Avenue and A.. street.
From the location-it being in the vicinity of the
principal hotels and boarding houses, independent
of those large hotels now under course of erection
within few doors of the Saloon)--the subscribers
feel no hesitation in saying rom the connecting cir
profit. II. j. & J. FOSSETT.
If not sold at private sale within ten days, it vii
be offered at public sale the 18th instant at half
past O'Clock Terms: One-fourth cash, the remain
der in nine months from the day of sale with ap.
proved endorsed note Fl. J. & J. FOSSETT.
je3 Nat. Int. s. Bait. Sun cost
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IN NOTICE. 1t
j HE advertiser will undertake Cellar Digging in
any part of the city, and will execute it properly
and on terms to suit the times. Persons who desire
his services will find it to their advantage to give him
call. Address, j. ". c., or Mr.. FUGITT,
June 8-3w Near the steam Brick Press
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On0 DUMB BELLS
AUU PAIRS DUMB BELLS, assorted sizes, Just
received and for sale at ]. M. DORSETT'S,
Snuff, tobacco, and fancy store, Penn. av., No. Ii,
east Of Gadsby's Hotel. june
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HAMS !! HAMS /!

q HAMS HAMS!
~. HOLMES has just received 1900 pounds
Moore's celebrated Bacon, Consisting of Hams,
Middlings, and Shoulders; 1900 pounds common
Western Bacon. He has also on hand, Shad, Mack
erel, Salmon, net Herring, &C. june =
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mayI6-dts

The above sale is unavoidably postponed, in con-
sequence of the weather, until MONDAY, 10th June,
at the same hour and place.
VIM MARSHALL Auctioneer
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n TWENTY CARRIAGES At AUCTION
YIN THURSDAY afternoon, June 18th, 1t 5o'clock,
| will sell, in front Of my Auction Store twenty new
and second hand Carriages, single and double Har-
ness, Saddles, &c., &c., among which are
very superior new Square Carriage for six per
sons, with splashers to the wheels, was built
to order for $3.50
9 very handsome new Chariottees, worth $575
l new Coach, superior article
new Buggies
3 new Rockaways
8 secondhand Rockaways
2 very superior Square Carriages. nearly new
Coach, just put in complete order
2 light Square Wagons
very beautiful new Chariot, butt by Hance, Of
Philadelphia, for 1000, and is we'll worth the
attention Of members of Congress and minis
tiers of State, or any gentleman wanting SUI
perior and fashionable article: great bargain
may be expected
Sale positive without limit.
june 7-dts VIM MARSHALL, Auctr.
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r TO CARPENTERS AND OTHERS.
LUMBER AT AUCTION. On Tuesday evening,
June 18th, at o'clock, will sell in front Of Messrs.
Lee & Espys cabinet shop, Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween Sd and A. Streets considerable lot Of Lumber.
viz Plank Board Joist and Scantling, in lots TO suit
purchasers VIM. MARSHALL,
jelO- Auctioneer.
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PINEy PoINr-lt will be seen by the adyer-
tisement that this popular place of summer re-
sort and recreation has been placed under the
direction of Mr.. THOMPSON TYLER, the gentle
Hotel of our city. We can safely promise those
who may visit it during the season, every atten-
ton on the part of "mine host" and week or
two spent with Mr.. Tyler, free from the dust,
turmoil, and heat of city, will be desideratum
which all should seek to enjoy.
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/ OCAL h Rvs
fHE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

For liberal democratic legislation, in relatioil 10
the District Of Columbia, see proceedings of the
LocofocJ House of Representatives on Saturday
We forbear from any comment upon il at present.
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L5rST. PAUL's LUTHERAN CHURcH-The Corner
Stone of this Church will be laid with religious
ceremonies, on Thursday next the 18th instant The
address will be delivered by the Rev. JOHN G.
MoRRs, d. D., of Baltimore who will be assisted in
the ceremonies by several Lutheran and other cler
gynen. The procession will be formed at Concert
Hall, Pennsylvania avenue, at O'Clock of that day,
and proceed to the of 18th and Streets the
site upon which the church is to be erected. The
reverend clergy members of Congress, citizens, and
strangers are respectfully invited to join in the pro-
cession and participate in the solemnties of this
grateful occasion.
A collection will be taken up at the time, to aid in
the erection of the church edfce June 10
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TT A C.aRD.-PROVISIO.N STORE.
AENTUCKY BACON, SSc.-The subscriber feels
thankful for the very liberal patronage that has been
bestowed on him by his customers and the citizens
generally. He takes this method of informing them
that he has in store lot of superior Kentucky Hams,
put up expressly for family use. They have been
pronounced by judges to be Of most excellent flavor.
The Postmaster General thinks they are not to be
surpassed respectfully invite the attention Of the
Heads Of Departments and gentlemen attached
thereto, as well as my customers and the citizens
generally, to give call and see for themselves.
| have in store, to which invite your attention
A lot of Kentucky Hams, excellent
1000 lbs. of Baltimore Bacon hog round
500 small Hams, from 8 to ii pounds each
1900 lbs. Smoked Beef
100 dozen smoked Beef Tongues
20 barrels picked half do
100 barrels of No. Beef
so do Mess do
20 do No. Pork, of good quality
] also keep at my store Fresh Beef, Veal, &C.,
which can be had at all hours of the day. Having
the advantage of an ice-house, am enabled to keep
my meats pure and fresh. Being anxious to please,
will endeavor to have always on hand every article
in my line. hope, by strict attention to business,
to merit continuance of the patronage of my old
customers, as we'll as to make additional customers
My supplies are large, and none need be turned
away. Only give me call at my store, corner Of
Seventh and d streets, opposite the lntelligencer
office, also at my stalls, Centre Market.
may 2i-2aw4w JOHN WALKER
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IN DISSOLUTION OF P.qRT.NERSHIP.

IN DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.
i HE firm of Owen, Evans, & Co. was mutually
dissolved on the st instant by the withdrawal of John
S. Owen. The business will hereafter be conducted
by Edward Owen, Evan Evans, and Samuel w.
Owen, still under the firm of Owen, Evans, Co., to
whom all persons indebted to the late firm are re-
quested to make immediate payment or an arrange
ment by note EDWARD OWEN,
EVAN EVANS,
JOHN S. OWEN.
Just received, per steamer Caledodia," rich as
sortment of gold and silver Epaulets and Laces En-
broideries, sc. OWEN, EVANS, & CO.,
June 7-3t Penn. av., near Fuler's Hotel.
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w AUCTION GOODs-.NEW GOODS

wv AUCTION GOODS-.NEW GOODS
Wv have just received fresh supply of New
Goods from Northern auctions, consisting Of
Ladies' fine cambria Hdkfs
Gentemens' fine cambria Hdkfs
do do thread Gloves large size
do do cotton do new style
Ladies' do Gloves, colored and white
do fancy Silk Shawls and Neck Ties
do do Writing Desks and Dressing Cases
Also further supply Of Clothing for gentlemen,
Coats, Pants, and Vests, and lots too numerous to
MENTION to which invite the attention Of the citi-
Of the District before purchasing elsewhere
the New York Cheap Store,
Penn. av., few doors below Gadsby's Hotel.
N B. Auction every evening, at early candlelight.
june VIM. MARSHALL, Auct'r.
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GRAND TEMPERANCE CONCERT

GRAND TEMPERANCE CONCERT.
A List OPPORTUNITY
II COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT will be given
to Mr. PLATT and FAMILY by the Freemans Vgilant
Total Abstinence Society Monday epentng, at the
Washington assembly Room. The Hon. Messrs HUp-
SON, CArLN, WRIGHT, aud BELsER have consented to
address the meeting Mr. PLArr and family will
sing some of their best Temperance Odes and Duets.
Further particulars will be given in Mondays paper.
George Savage, on Pennsylvania avenue, near 10th
street. and at Mr.. Cammack's store on street, near
the Treasury building June SGT
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NEGROES W.ayNTED.

NEGROES WANTED.
i wish to purchase any number of negroes for the
highest market price in cash for likely young negroes
Those wishing to SELL will find it to their interest to
call at my establishment, corner of Seventh street
and Maryland avenue, where myself or agent can be
seen at any time
Communications promptly attended to.
June 5--tf THOS. WILLIAMS.
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CHEAP PRINTING, WR.aPPLNG, AND WRL
ID TING PAPERS,.
/ RINTING Paper colored medium for book CO.
vers, shoe wrapping paper, white wrapping do. for
apothecaries tea paper enveop paper cap and letter
paper ruled and plain, various qualities cap paper,
ruled, for I'll 62s per ream. For sale by
WIN. F. BAYLY,
MIC Penn. avenue four doors west of 18th ST.
T BUTTER, MAPLE SUGAR, &c.
i HE subscriber has Just received from New York
I3 tubs choice Goshen Butter
100 lbs Maple Sugar
90 boxes splendid Raisins, in the layer
80 l-2 and Ia boxes do
| cask fresh Currants, &c., SC.
His stock is now complete, to which he invites
attention.
NIB A few choice New York Cheese on hand.
may 24-tf S. HOLMES, 7th street.
D JUST RECEIVED.
L RIME Porto Rico sugar
Do New Orleans sugar
Double and single loaf sugar, best refined
Crushed and powdered do
Gunpowder, Imperial, Young Hyson, and othe
teas, fresh and of the best quality
Java, Maracabo, Laguayra, and Rio coffee
Fresh lemons, spices, and pepper
Sperm and mould candles
Fresh lard, bacon, and cheese
Family and Other brands of white wheat hour 10
gether with a complete assortment OF goods IN MS
line which will be sold at the lowest cash prices.
JOHN SEXSMlTH,
may Colin between 9th and 10th sts' Penn av'
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COLUMBLA.N HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
nm Tuesday afternoon next, at O'Clock meeting
~ of the Columbian Horticultural Society will take
place at the City Hall
Members, visitors, and contributors invited to
attend. jel0-2t.
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FISHING TICKLE
I'm extensive assortment Of fishing tackle just re-
ceved and for sale at J. M DORSETT'S
Snuff, tobacco, and fancy store Penn. ay No. IL,
east of Gadsbys Hotel. june
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III POTOMAC PAVILION, PLNEY POINT.
i HIS delightful bathing establishment will be
opened for the reception Of visers the 18th in
stant under the superintendent of Mr. Thompson
Tyler, of the Exchange Hotel. The buildings have
been put in complete order, and the bathing and
lodging accommodations have been enlarged and inn
proved
Arrangements have been made for regular supplies
of the decaces of the land and water, and no doubt
is entertained that visiters will find all the arrange
ments satisfactory.
Music, under the direction of Mr.. Knopp, has
been provided
Prices same as last year. june lot
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mt JUST RECEITED on CONSIGNMENT.
Itl EMS boots, bootees, shoes and slippers
Ladies' Jefersons ties, slippers, and half CATERS
Boys bootees and shoes
Misses Jeersons ties, slippers and half CATERS, to-
gether with chidrens and servants shoes, which will
be sold at the very lowest cash prices.
JOHN SEXSMITH,
NAV 30-lm between 9th and 10th sts., Penn ".
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n SIDDALL'S INDIAN VERMIFUGE.

il HIS valuable medicine offered to the public with
the confident of its superior efficacy remedy
for 1t only expels the worms, but prevents
the return of them by removing the weak of the d
gesve organs which their production mainly depends
1t also removes the superintendent slime
ing in the stomach of children in bad health and which
forms the bed nest in which the produce their
young. In doubtful cases, where there is general de-
rangement of system from Of due action the liver
and deblitaed torpid condition ofsomach and bowels
the INDIAN VERMIFUGEg gives speedy reliefby cleans
ing the stomach and bowels and stimulating the liver
healthy acton-he appetite is speedily restored and the
pale and sunken conntenance give place The pumpness
Of face, and the ruddy hue of health
The following general agencies established in
Philadelphia, where the medicine may be had Wholesale
and Retail
Dyotts Fountain Head, Second above Race street. and
Vaughan, Third and Race street. Price Is cents
For sale at R. FARNHAMS Bookstore, corner of 18th
street and Penn. Avenue and the most respectable
Drug Stores in the District jel8
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S family medicine, mild gentle purgatve and pn-
N rer ofhe bloodthe general use of these celebra-
ted Pills throughout the United States for forty past
and the strong recommendations they have acquired from
all classes of fellow citizens places them much
elevated situation in public estimation than any
other remedy which has heretofore been introduced.
The following among the many diseases for which
Dr. Dyous celebrated pills deservedly distinguish
ed for curing By their counteractng properties in
moving the bile from the Stomach they prevent and
the bilious fever chls ague and fever spring and fall
feversi yellow fever bilious cholc peurisy dysentery
worms bilious vomiting sick and foul stomach.
By cleansing the bowels and stomach from all impure
ties they restore the appetite atulency;
the headaches habitual cosiveness; colds; coughs ;
asthma; epeliptic fits hypochondra; hystencal COM
plant; stransguary gravel, &c.
by general and copious use they will be found very
beneficial in curing the rhuenasm and govt lumbago
their happy effects whether proceeding from constitutions
al aliment, or from indscreet ntemperance.
These celebrated pills have been used very great
advantage IN curing the dyspepsia, or indigestion, bron
chitis, liver complaint, &C.
They infallible medicine for Female Complaints
generally and especially for removing those Instructions
which the of their ailments at certain periods
they possess the eminent advantage most other pur
gatives that while they operate gently, they produce
neither costiveness, debility, great excitement
Whenever there is predispostion TO receive disease
from marsh euvia, from too copous of ardent
spirits, from vated state of the bile these pills will
assuredy counteractit
land and may be made of without change of diet and
in situations where exercise be used. They will
he found particularly valuable for preventing diseases m
cdenal to hot climates they detege and cleanse vcid
humors open distractions and promote the secretion of
good bile operate easy cathartc powerful dur
| etc, and as darphorete.
Dr. Dyo under the strong conviction of the power OF
his pills to relieve the afflicted recommends the of
them those who in health well the afflicted,
4 least fortnight, during the Spring and Summer
months in which he feels assured those who attend to his
4 his advice will find the benefit they seek.
bill of directions accompanies each box of Pills.
Take notce-each box is sealed with red wax, stamped
Il
Il. w. DYOTT, M. d.
4 and Il. w. DYOTT Jr.
For sale the Bookstore of X. FARNHAM, corner of
1lh street and Penn Avenue and at the most respect
able Drug Stores in the District where also for sale
separately all the sixteen Standard Preparations
| tanned in Dyott's Family Medicine Chest jel8