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The Nashville Daily Gazette, (neutral,) est-
mates the crowd at the Wing Convention at thir-
ty or tLirty.fve thousand. The same paper, est-
mated the Locofoco Convention at eighteen or
twenty thousand. This shows the opinion Of dis
interested men as to the relative numerical
strength OF the two gatherings.
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A CHANCE.

A CHANCE.
IL YOUNG MAN, wishing to marry Wing lady
in November next, would like to purchase full
sortment of prime household furniture, and pay dou
BILE when James X. Polk is elected President, or pay
nothing should Henry Clay be elected Enquire at
the Standard office. aug29-tf
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The Portland Advertiser says that the ami
versary of the introduction of Odd Fellowship
into Maine was celebrated on Saturday last with
a splendor and costliness that has never been
equalled by any pageant, on any occasion, in that
State
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Two notorious English burglars, calling them
selves Captain Smith and John Sullivan, charged
with the robbery of the premises of Messrs. VIII
liam Scott & Co., in New York, last week, have
been arrested in that city. The stolen property,
ered.
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WANTED.

n GENTLEMAN wishes to purchase first rate
Piano Forte upon these terms, to wit lett appras
ed, and he will give note with undoubted endorsers
for double its value, payable when James X. Polk of
Tennessee, shall have been elected President of the
United States. Enquire of the publisher of the
Wing Standard. aug29-tf
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thousands, with an almost endless variety of flags,
banners and badges.
Two THOUSAND LADIES oUT.-The Wings of
Fulton and Montgomery counties, ~ ", mus
tered at Johnstown on Friday to the number of
10000, including 1000 LADIES A car drawn
by six greys brought So young ladies' in white
dresses, each bearing banner from Gloversve.
In the Amsterdam delegation there was a car 30
feet long by IL wide, in which were 26 ladies',
robed in white, representing twenty-six States
After the convention had been organized in
grove, the approach of procession OF sou ladies',
with band of music from the village was an
nounced. The brilliant company was received
of course, with enthusiastic cheers The streets
of the village were spanned with wreaths of ever
green, tastefully decorated with bouquets of flow
ers, and numerous flags streamed out from the
tops of several lofty ASH Poles. On almost
every house there was a placard bearing the in
scriPtion t" Welcome Whigs," while in some in
stances large Latch Strings were hanging out.
WING MEETING IN LANCASTER, PA.-Arange-
ments are being made on an extensive scale for
the Wing Mass Meeting to be held in Lancaster
Pa, on the 9th of September. There is every
reason to believe that it will be of the largest
and most interesting political assembages ever
convened in the "old guard of the Keystone
of their own State, the Committee of Arrange
ments announce that the Hon. John M. Clayton
Of Delaware, and Reverdy Johnson, Esq, and the
Hon. John P. Kennedy, of Baltimore, have posi-
lively promised to attend, and they also confident
" expect that the Hon. Daniel Webster will be
with them on that occasion.
WING MEETING IN YORK, PA.-The Wings Of
York, Pa, announce great Wing Mass Meeting
to be held at that place Friday, the 4th of Oc-
tober next. They extend general invitation to
the people of Pennsylvania, and say that "Balti-
more and the invincible Maryland line are also
invited to unite with their neighbors of York on
the soil Of the Keystone and consult together in
the spirit of citizens of the same country-part
and parcel of the sacred Union, established by a
common ancestry" They add that :" the Wings
of the Borough of York will be most happy to
hail with hearty welcome all their friends from
abroad-the latch string shall hang out and the
good old Tippecanoe times shall come again"
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HOUSES FOR RENT ON CAPITOL HILL.
&SA THE west three-story brick house, which is
at any time by making application to j. w. Beck,
who can be found at all times, at his Office on East
Capitol street, next to Capt. Clements dwelling
Also One two-story brick house, in the immediate
neghberhood of my residence, on street east,
third square from the Capitol.
jy To- ]. W. BECK.
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CARRIAGES.

CARRIAGES.
i HAVE just received three very handsome Carr-
ages suitable for one and two horses. They are of
the most modern style, and of superior workmanship
and will be sold very low if Immediately applied for
Also in store several new and secondhand Carri-
ages, which make very good assortment, viz:
Square Carriages for persons, with splashers and
standing step
very superior New York built Coachee
New York built Buggies with leather top
Chariottee, built by Seth ilance for 81 200, is
new and will be sold at great sacrafce, say 5000.
1t is the best winter carriage in the city, and is the
Same style the French Minister'S last new Chariot
tee. VIM MARSHALL,
aug2S-6t Auctioneer.
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sIF The Wines OF THE DIsrRICT OF COLUMBIA
and those of Maryland and Virginia respectfully
invited to attend the erection of very strong Clay
Pole in Tenalytown, on Tuesday, the Sd day of Sep
TENDER, 1874, at o'clock, P, M.
aug3l-3t The Solid Wings of Tenallyto,cn.
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A large Wing gathering took place on Monday,
at Richfeld Springs, Otsego CO., N. Y. The
venerable Judge AMBROSE SPENCER addressed
the people for upwards of an hour, in able, elo-
quent, and energetic manner.
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A u CTIO N SAL ES.
BY WILLIAM MARSHALL

GENTEEL HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN
FURNITURE 1T AUCTION, OJN.MO.VDaY, 3
II SEPTEMBER 18TH etab9
ON MONDAY, the 18th of September, commence
ing at ~ o'clock, A. NJ, at the residence of Mrs.
Office Department a large assortment of well kept
Household and Kitchen Furniture consisting in part
OF Mahogany Sofas, Sdeboards, gilt looking Glasses,
card, dining, and centre Tables, paror Carpets Rugs
dinner and tea Setts mantle Lamps, cane, rush. and
Windsor Chairs passage stair, and chamber Carpets
Beds, Mattresses, Bedsteads, and Bedding, Bureaus
and Wardrobes, Washstands and Toilet Sets, writ
ing Tables, window Curtains, Lamps, together with
fine parlor stove, and large assortment Of kitchen
utensils ttaG9 &l#l5e 5lsi
Terms ofsale All sums under $40 cash, over 500
and under $40 three months credit and $40 six
months credit, for approved endorsed notes bearing
interest from day of sale. flt1a. tlas
8t1 VIM MARSHALL,
aug3l-ts 334tbatg Auctioneer.
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The passengers in the steamer Acadia on her
last passage from Liverpool to Boston, have caus-
ed to be made an elegant silver tea service, which
they intend to present to Capt. Harrison, as a
token of their respect and esteem for him as a
seaman and gentleman.
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PLANO.

l PLANO. t
HAVE just received very superior Piano from
the mandatory of Joseph Risky which will be sold
at very great sacrifice if Immediately applied for
It is six and half octave, accompanied with band.
1t can be seen at my store at any time.
w. MARSHALL,
aug28 Auctioneer
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PETER CALLAN.

INTELLIGENCE AND GENERAL AGENCY
IN OFFICE.
i. C. WILSON respectfully informs the public
of Washington, and strangers that he has opened an
Office on the corner of 9Th and streets, for the pur
pose of obtaining situations for servants and tran
sacting all other kinds Of business appertanng to the
agency, such posting books drawing up deeds and
other papers, copying manuscripts, collecting debts
and claims against the Public Departments, sc. &c.
THOS. C. WILSON,
References: General Agent.
J. HoBAN, Esq.
CAPT. w. RAMSEY, U. S. N.
REUBEN BURDINE.
Col. SAML. BURCHE.
aug16-eodtf
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IF THIRD BAPTIST CHURcH-The Rev. Mr.
Sampson will tomorrow morning continue his
dscourses on the Articles of Faith of the Church,
which will be continued on succeeding Sabbath
mornings Subject: The projections of God. Ser
vice also in the evening at to o'clock. The pub
lie are invited to attend. aug3l
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IL WAsHINGroN MUSICAL AssocIATIoN.-Pur-
suant to adjournment this Association will hold its
next meeting at their room Concert Hal) on the
evening of Monday!the Cd September, at - o'clock
aug3O-3t ]. l.. BARNHlLL, Secretary.
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SH.ARRETTS 8, BRERETOJN,

III SF7.HRRE1IS q BREREIUJV
llAVING taken the Grocery Store recently occu-
pied by Samuel Brereton, Immediately adjoining
their shoe store, the northeast Of 7h and
streets, would respectfully announce to the citizens
of the District generally that it their determination
to keep, in connection with their large and we'll
lected stock of Boots, Shoes, Caps, Sc, extensive
assortment Of fresh Groceries, from the New York
and Philadelphia markets. No pains will be spared
to procure the most choice articles in their line and
thus make it advantageous to those who may favor
them with their patronage. aug23-lw
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FORTUNES HO M E.
GRAND SCHEMES FOR NEXT WEEK 1T
"A. w. KIRKwOoD's.

"A. w. KIRKwOoD's.
Monday two capital prizes of $4,000 each: 70
numbers and Is drawn ballots Tickets rs, shares
in proportion. One prize to blank.
Tuesday, grand prize Of $9, 600 and OF 81 ,0OO
each. 70 numbers and Ii drawn. Tickets vs., halves
$l So Quarters rs cents. More prizes than blanks
Wednesday, one grand capital prize of $4,000. 70
numbers and Ia drawn. Tickets $5 halves W 81,
quarters vi 25. More prizes than blanks.
Thursday, one splendid prize of $4,000 and Is of
1000 each. IS numbers and IL ballots Tickets
only a. shares in proportion. For particulars call
and see managers schemes.
Friday 81, 900 capital and prizes of $1,000 each.
&c numbers and IL ballots. Tickets $2 SO. Shares
in proportion. More prizes than blanks.
Saturday. small fry, $4,000 capital and of $500.
78 numbers and Ia ballots Tickets I'll so, shares in
proportion. More prizes than blanks.
Grand Alexandria Lottery for Saturday, Septem-
Der 7th, Glass No. 23-Drawn at Alexandria, ID. c.
One grand capital of $50 900 and so prizes of 000
IS numbers and IL ballots. Tickets $lO, shares in
proportion.
Packages can be furnished at this Office upon the
most accommodating terms. All orders strictly con-
fdential A. w. HARDWOOD,
aug3I two door east of Browns Hotel
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as WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY.-The ninth
annual meeting Of the Corps will be held at the
mory on Monday, at u o'clock. The members are
requested to be punctual in their attendance.
aug3l JOS. B. TATE, Secretary.
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~ F STEET PRESBYTERIAN CHuRcH.-The Rev.
President Bacon will preach in this church on Sab.
bath morning next, at Ii o'clock. The Rev. Mr.
Huntington in the afternoon at A. O'Clock. Service
also at to O'Clock in the evening aug3l
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CIRCUIT CoURT.-An adjourned session of the
March term of this court will commence on Mon
day at the Courthouse in this city,
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IL ST. PETER's CHURCH, CAPITOL HILL-Rev.
j. Lucas. of Georgetown College, will officiatc and
preach in this church, of which he formerly the
pastor, tomorrow at ii o'clock His friends and
the public are invited to attend aug3l
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Us TEMPERANCE MEETINGS at the Club House
every Sunday evening at o'clock All are invited
to attend ladies and youths in particular aug3l
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LIME. LIME. LIME i.

LINE. LINE LIME.
y UST arrived and now landing, supply of the finest
quality of Lime fresh from the kiln, which is
offered as usual very low for cash. at the lumber and
wood yard, corner of 9th and Missouri streets.
aup3l-3t GEORGE COLLARD.
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NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to WIN. H. FALEs, Of the
late firm of FALEs & GLOVER, will please make pay
ment to r. l., GLOVER
July l6 VIM n. -FALE'S'
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IN at 1T AGAIN.
i HE UNDERSIGNED respectfully informs his
friends and the public, that he has reopened at the
old stand, and has just received large assortment Of
prime Havana and Principe Segars, best Chewing
and Smoking Tobacco, Snufs, &c. all of which were
selected in New York with great care, and are con-
fidently recommended as being equal to any now in
the country. Gentlemen in want Of good Cigars can
"ClGAR DlVAN," Pennsylvania avenue, between
Al and 9Th streets. J. M. DORSETT.
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m COAL! COAL!, COAL!!!

TT COAL! COAL!! COAL!!!
j HE SUBSCRIBERS have now on hand, and will
continue to receive, superior article Of ANTHRA-
CITE COAL from John L. Butler & Co.. This coal
is mined near Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania, and is
known in this city as the celebrated Butler Coal,
which has been highly recommended by all who have
used it, as will be seenb the highly respectable
tifcates annexed 454@4s4. tease
John Pettbone & Co., and it gave entire satisfaction
w. w. SEATON.
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WHITWELL'S TEMPERANCE BITTERS.
DEING the concentrated fluid extract of Bitter
ID Roots, without wine or alcohol. Price IS cents
for pint bottle. For sale by
w. ELIOT & CO.,
augl9- Corner of L and 18th streets.
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a. at PRIVATE SALE,
mt AUCTION PRICES
900 qures full bound Blank Books
200 do half bound do
so quarto Bibles; 500 pairs Shoes and Boots
200 dozen Spool Cotton; 500 boxes fancy Soap
25 lady's Work Boxes
10 splendid rose and and maple wood portable
Writing Desks
l dozen Guitars; dozen Vions
10 cases brass and wood work Clocks
200 dozen ladies' white and cold cotton Hose
200 do gentlemen's Half Hose
3 cases white fashionable Hats
Also, Rogers Razors and table cutlery of all kinds
LEWIS 81 HUNT,
lie 28- Auctioneers.
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Monday, two capital prizes of $4,000 each; 70
numbers and l3 drawn ballots. Tickets 80, shares
in proportion. One prize to a blank
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NEGROES W.A.NTED..

L .VEUHUERS .WN1JV IEEO.7 !, \ z
i wish to purchase any number of negroes for the
New Orleans market, and will give at all times 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 De
seen at any time
Communications promptly attended to-
june 5--n Nd6 /" THOS WILLIAMS.
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- TO LET
AusiG A STORE ROOM and large cellar on Seven
tn, between ID and Streets occupied at present as
as shoe store. Apply, on the premises, to
aug29 }. HARBAUGH.
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PATENT OFFICE, May 3i 1874.
Gentlemen The Coal that you furnished for the Patent
Office during this last spring proved very excellent; and
used the same kind which delivered at my house.
1t proved in both cases highly satisfactory. al
H. L. ELLSWORTH.
Messrs. j. PETTIBoNE & Co., Washington
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CABINET MAKER and UNDERTAKEN.
HAVING removed to the house lately occupied by
Ill Ambrose Lynch, E.q. the subscriber is prepared
to execute all work in the Cabinet line. He is pre-
pared in every way for Undertaking, having Cooling
Boards and Ice Coolers which necessary at this
Of the year to prevent unpleasant smell. He
has Biers and Pals for carrying. Hearses and Carri-
ages furnished at short netice 1t is his inten ton
10 keep on hand number of ready-made Collins of
all sizes and qualities for those who may require i'm
mediate interment His establishment can easily be
found by inquiring for the sign of the First and
Last" 7th street, between and streets, near the
Patent Office
jy23 PETER CALLAN.
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Tuesday, one grand prize Of $9, 1000 and OF oOl
each. 70 numbers and 13 drawn Tickets rs, halves
81 50 Quarters IS cents. More prizes than blanks
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white horses, all representing the States Of the
Union, and all from the Keystone township !!
Then came wagons, carriages, and horsemen by
thousands, with an almost endless variety Of flags,
banners and badges.
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TN BRICKS BRICKS!! BRICKS!!
j HE subscriber has now for sale, in addition to
what he is constantly making, four hundred thousand
Bricks of superior quality and invites those in want
Of the article to give him call, he is determined
to sell loac for CASH.
Persons wishing to purchase will please apply to
Bates and Brothers Soap and Candle Factory, G st.,
or to the subscriber, who be found generally, at
the Brick yard, short distance north east of the
Aims House. JOHN BATES.
augl7-2w
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CLOTHS, CaSSIJuERES, AND VESTLNGS.
TUST RECEIVED
y 10 pieces Black Cloths, best west of England
Is do medium quality do
S do French Black Cloths
10 do Black Cashmere
10 do Fancy colored do
I2 do Black Satin and Cashmere Nesting
Which we will have made up in splendid STYLE
Fits guaranteed in all cases.
aug27-u HALL s. BROTHER.
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An SARATOGA WATER.
4U DOZEN Congress Spring water, in quarts and
pints, fresh from the spring.
Just received by c. H. JAMES,
APP 10 Corner 18th and + sts
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II NEW FALL GOODS.
y UST RECEIVED
10 pieces ribbed Cashmere, an new article for la
dies dresses
IL pieces plaid Crepe decosses
9 do striped do do
Is do plaid and striped French Ginghams
As do Mouselines de Lame
ii do striped Alpaccas, variety Of colors
90 do black and blue-black Alpaccas
10 do do do Silks
so splendid Silk Shaws
IA pieces colored Silks
200 dozen ladies' Hose comprising all kinds
10 do do best quality Kid Gloves
so pieces Irish Linens, very cheap
so do Sattinets, variety of colors
80 do Flannels, white, red, and yellow
Silk Oil Cloths Ingram Carpetngs, Oil Cloth Car.
petings
And every kind Of dry goods usually kept in dry
goods stores. HALL & BROTHER.
aup27-tf
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Wednesday, one grand capital prize of $4,000. 7s
numbers and Ia drawn. Tickets Vs. halves " So
quarters 81 IS. More prizes than blanks.
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OFFICE SECRETARY SENATE juno ], 164t.
Messrs Pettibone g. CO. furnished small quanl of
Coal for the furnaces of the north portion Of tie Capitol,
and it reported to be Of good quality They also
furnished at asonabs price for my private use,
during the last winter several tons of the kind of
Coal and was entirely satisfied with it. finding but little
dust from its use and but little else remaining than ashes,
there being scarcely any clinker left. W. HICKEY.
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furnished at asonabl9 pnce tor my own private us9
Coal and entirely satisfied with it, finding but little
dust from its use but little else remaining than ashes,
there being scarcely any cnker left. w. HICKEY.
WASHINGTON, June 25th, 1874
Gentlemen Having used your Coal, can cheerfully
recommend being of superior quality for easy ignition
and culinary purposes. Respectfully,
j. PETTIDoNE g. Co. WIN SKIRViNG.
purchased Butler Coal from John Pettbone Co las,
fall and found 1t very superior article. .
MAY 25, 1874
purchased last year. from Messrs John Pettibone e.
Co, what he called the Butler Coal. never used
shall not inquire for any other kind for persuaded
there is none better. JAMES HOBAN.
DANvILLE PENN. August Q, l843
have bought of Messrs. Butler q Co some hundred
tons of their Anthracite Coal and sold persons for diff
ferent uses and used consde rabe of it myself For
burning in stoves and CRATES do pronounce good
Coal as / ever have made of; and every person
whom have sold the Coal say they have never used
anything they liked better. JOHN C. GRlER.
We can produce many other certificates in accord
ance with the above. J. PETTIBONE s. Co.
N. b. Persons who want their Coal low, will
please send in their orders Immediately, It will adj
vance in price, owing to the great demand for manu-
featuring purposes We can furnish at short notice
any quantity Of Hickory, Oak, and Pine Wood, at a
small advance, for cash.
Orders received by William Narrower, Crate and
Stove manufacturer, Tub street, and James Skrvng,
Stove and Crate manufacturer, 10th street, Washing
ton city. Those who find it inconvenient to call in
person. by sending their orders through the Post office
will be punctuay attended to, or at our office on l4h
street, near the canal, by the subscribers
augl3 JOHN PETTIBONE & Co.
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Saturday, small fry, 5000 capital and of $500
10 numbers and Ia ballots. Tickets 81 so, shares in
proportion More prizes than blanks.
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Friday, 81 900 capital and prizes of $1,000 EACH
&c numbers and IL ballots. Tickets 10 SO. Shares
in proportion. More prizes than blanks