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From the London Punch
MRS. CAUDLE'S CURTAIN LECTURES.

MRS. CAUDLE'S CURTAIN LECTURES.
LECTURE v.
Mr. Ca,tdle has been called from his bed TO ball Mr.
Prettyman from the ,caich-house.
Fie, Mr. Caude! knew it would come to this
/ said it would, when you joined those precious
Skylarks. People being called out Of their beds at
all hours Of the night to bail set Of fellows who
men to destruction. Ishould like 10 know what the
ncghbors will think Of you, with people from the
police knocking at the door at two in the morning.
Don't tell me that the man has been l-used; he's
not the man to be ill-used. And you must 20 and
bail him. know the end Of that: he'll run away,
and you,ll have to pay the money. should like 70
save farthing, when you. throw away pounds up
on your precious Skylarks. A pretty cold you'll
have tomorrow morning, being called out Of your
warm bed this weather; but don't you think III
nurse you--not !; not drop Of cruel do you get
from me-
'I'm sure you've plenty Of ways Of spending
dissoue peace. breakers. It's all very well for you
to say you haven't thrown away your money, but
you will He'll be certain to run off it isn't likely
he'll go upon his trial, and you'll be fixed with the
bail. Don't tell me there's trial in the matter,
because know there is; it's for something more
than quarrelling with the policeman that he was
locked up. People aint locked up for that. No; it's
for robbery, or something worse, perhaps.
"And as you've bailed him, people will think
you are bad as he 10. Don't tell me you couldn't
help bailing him; you should have shown yourself
respectable man, and have let him been sent to
prison
"Now people know you're the friend of drunken
and other disordery persons, you'll never have
nights sleep in your bed. Not that it would mat
ter what fell upon you if wasn't your poor wife
who suffered. OF course all the business will be in
the newspapers, and your name with it. shouldn't
wonder, too, if they give your picture az they do
the other folks ofthe old Bailey. pretty thing that
to 60 down to your children. I'm sure il will be
enough to make them change their name. No,
shall not go to sleep; it's all very well for you to say
60 to sleep, after such disturbance, shall not
60"
But here, says Mr.. Caudle's manuscript, happily
she slumbered; for Mr. Caudle had, considering the
theme she had to talk upon, remarkably short
lecture.
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BIZ a. Green, .Aucfioneer.
GALE BY ORDER OF THE ORPHANS
- COURT, OF SADDLES, HARNESS, CUT
TING-BOX, GARDEN AND CARPENTERS
TOOLS, &c.--On Wednesday, the 14th instant,
shall sell at my warehouse 9th street. south side,
Pennsylvania avenue, at hafpast o'clock. a lot Of
articles belonging to the estate of the late Dr. Thorn
az Sewall, such as
Saddles, harness, garden, and carpenters tools
Cutting-box, large lot of porter bottles
Glass Jars, toilet sets, looking glasses
Pictures and frames
Cooking, hall, and other stoves
And other articles too tedious to mention.
A. GREEN,
May l3-2t Auctioneer.
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GROCERS, ATTENTION I!

GROCERS, ATTENTION.
YN0BACCO, DOG CHEAP.-The subscriber
i has Just received two lots of very superior To-
bacco direct from the Notwithstanding in part
Of
per h., sold formerly at rs.
40 boxes Redmore at IT, formerly sold at 25.
20 boxes Napoleon at Is, formerly sold at IS.
Is boxes Wyaus fyes at 49, formerly sold at l6.
80 boxes small plug, from to l2A cents.
Grocers and others would do well to give me a
call, have made arrangements to sell at factory
prices.
N. B. Two lots very superior chewing tobacco
w. H. WINTER,
No, 6, east of Coleman's Hotel, sign Of Jim Grow.
May l2-3teod
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TRANSPORTATION OF NAVAL STORES.
Navy DEPARTMENT,


Navy DEPARTMENT.,
BUREAU OF Provisions AND CLorHNG,
May 10, l645.
PROPOSALS, sealed and endorsed Proposals
il for freight to Pensacola, will be, received at
this Office until Monday, the Cd day of June next at
o'clock, p M. for the transportation Of about two
thousand barrels (including quantity of lumber,
&C., &c. &c., Of government stores, from the navy
yard, Gosport, Virginia, to the navy yard at Pensa.
cola, Florida. Offers must specify the price asked
per barrel, without distinction between wet and dry;
Ave and half cubic feet Of measurement goods, and
thirty gallons to the gauge of all casks not usually
called barrels be considered barrels whatever
they may contain; no primage to be allowed. Ten
fair-weaiher lay days to be allowed at each of the
ports Of Gosport and Pensacola, for taking in and
discharging cargo. Proposals must state the de-
scripton, the name and the condition of the vessel,
and the vessel must pass the usual inspection, and
be ready at the navy yard at Gosport to receive
cargo by the 18th day Of June. Bids not conform
ing in all respects TO this advertisement, will not be
considered.
To be published once week until the Cd of June
in the Union, Constitution, and lntegencer, D. c.;
Baltimore Republican,; Evening Post, Morning
News, New York; Times and Post, Boston.
May 1O--laJ2
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IMPROVED REFRIGERAToR.-Th sub
scriber would call the attention Of citizens to an
improved Refrigerator manufactured by him, which
for utility and economy surpasscs al others. A
small quantity of ice will keep reservoir of water
(attached) perfectly cool; the ice not mixing with
the water, is kept pure the ice keeps every
thing cool in the refrigerator, and needs but TO Be
to be appreciated Coolers for water can be at
tached TO old refrigerators, at short notice, by
JOSEPH III. NEVETT,
Pennsylvania avenue, opposite Fuler& Co.'s Hotel.
May l2-eo6t
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DAPER.-We have for sale, as agents Of the
Il Franklin Manufacturing company, Richmond,
Virginia, twenty thousand reams Of paper, including
various qualities Of cap and letter. large and small
wrapping, book and news printing, hardware and
cotton yarn wrapping, env cop, and other descrip-
ton Of paper, all at very low prices.
DAVENPORT & ALLEN.
Richmond, Va, May 1876
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IN n. Green. .Aucfioneer.

BY Il. Green, -ductioneer.
CARRIAGE AND HORSES AT AUG
~ TION.--On Wednesday, the 14th instant,
shall SELL at the corner of 9th street and Pennsyvs-
MIA, at o'clock, p. M good carriage and horses,
suitable for hack or family use. The horses are
young and work well in harness.
Terms cash.
A. GREEN,
May 12-2t Auctioneer.
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NEW GOODS now opened and ready for sale at
In the Fancy Store opposite the Centre Market.
J. H. GIBBS, having just returned from New York
wish an elegant and extensive variety Of fancy
goods, begs to call the attention of the ladies' and
public generally to the following articles:
A selection of the choicest extracts and perfumery
ofLubins, Bayley, Blews, and Gueland, latest in
vention. g s&
Several descriptions Of the richest feather and 9TH
er fans. s
Also, beautiful finished plain fans
Ladies' and misses Lisle thread gloves, equal TO
the finest silk. @
Best French kid gloves, of the most fashionable
colors, silk mits, &C.
A beautiful assortment of ornamental hair pins,
breaspns, bracelets, neck chains glove chains, ar
rows, gold and silver pencils, thimbles, &c.
"A quantity of hair brushes Of every quality and
size.
Shell, side, tuck, and dressing combs
Buffalo and English horn do.
Tooth and nail brushes Of superior manufac-
ture.
The finest soaps, oils, pomades, shaving soaps,
creams, &C.
Also, very elegant toilet bottles, suitable for
presents.
A variety Of the newest style Of gimp cords for
dress trimmings, cords and tassels, fancy buttons,
sewing silk, purse twist, work and other baskets,
reticules, carpet bags satches portfolios dos and
number of useful and ornamental articles too nt-
merous to mention.
J. HI. q. has now on hand handsome and we'll
finished stock Of ladies' hair work, to which he
would respectfully invite their attention.
May Stiff
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CT. MARY'S HALL.--In approaching the close
~ Of the eighth year Of this institution, the Bishop
Of New Jersey Acknowledges with gratitude tho
blessing from the Lord which crowns his labors in
finds the building filed. Not to reject, at tho next
term, many of the numerous applications now no
ceived, an enlargement Of the buildings viii be
cessary. This will be done without delay, in good
time for the opening Of the term TO the great i'm
provement as well increase Of the present accom-
modations of the house. To meet the increased re-
sponsibility Of greater numbers, and to give the full
est pledge Of his devotion 10 work which has gain
ed constantly upon his heart and which is scarcely
second in importance to the church and country, to
anything which he can do, the bishop, on the first
day Of May, will 60 into 81. Marys Hall, Rector,
take important part in its instruction well
as in its oversight and government The Rev. Mr..
German will continue TO be the chaplain and head
Of the family; and Mrs. Bishop, as heretofore will
be the matron. Important improvements in every
department will be made; and nothing spared that
faithful labors or that fervent prayers can do, to
make it most effeclual, with His blessing, as nur-
sery Of the church, to train up Christian women.
The regular course of instruction at ST. Marys
Hall will include primary department, and Junior
a Middle, and Senior Class. The studies of each
Of the three classes will occupy one year. Appli-
cants will be admitted into the primary department
without examination, and at any age. Admission
into any Of the classes will be granted to such only
sustain an examination the studies which pre-
cede it. Those who complete the whole course sat
isactory TO the direction Of the institution will re-
ceive, at its close, a testimonial to that effect
The year is divided into two terms and two vaca-
tons. The summer term commences on the first
day of May and the winter term on the frat day Of
November The months Of April and October are
the vacations. Whole expense, for the term Of Ave
months, Including every charge, except for sheet
music, and drawing and painting materials, SlS5,
payable always in advance. The charge for each
vacation, to those who remain at the Hall, will be
so. No bill Of any kind to be contracted by, or
for, the pupils.
Address the Rev. r. J. German, Chaplain, and
Head Of the Family, st. Mary's Hall, Burlington,
New Jersey; whom the earliest application should
be made, TO secure admission for the ensuing term
April l4-1awd&ctl0thM
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Naval SroRrKEErER's OFricE,

" 49,. NAVAL STOREKEEPEK'S OFFICE, f7II
Navy Yard, Washington, May 0, l645.
CEALED proposals will be received at this Office
- until 12 o'clock, M, on Thursday, the 18th inst
to furnish good and approved vessels within eight
days from that period, to take the following freight
from this yard and deliver the same as follows, viz:
N The u S. navy-yard, Boston, Mass.
chain-cables weighing about rs tons.
camboose (boxed up) measuring about $50 GU
bic feet
At the q. s. nary-yard .Nsso York.
chain cables and anchors, weighing about SO
tons; and about $50 cubic feet measurement blocks
&c.
The bids for each parcel to be made separate.
a J. M. SELDEN, N. 8. X.
Anil In-dt15 Nsa by4ttfej
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BIZ Boteler, Dom, & Co., .Aucfioneers.

BIZ Roteler, Donn, & Co., .Aucti0neers.
GALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c.
- AT AUCTJON.--On Wednesday next, the
18th instant, at half past ten o'clock, we shall SELL
at the residence Of the Hon. H. l.. Ellsworth, on G.
street. between Sd and Al streets, all the furniture in
said house, consisting in part Of
Mahogany chairs, mahogany sofas
Mahogany extension dining and breakfast tables
Wood and rush-seat chairs
Mahogany dressing and plain bureaus
Coquette sofas, wardrobes, and bedsteads
Feather beds, cured hair mattresses
Mahogany desk, two pine bookcases
Large sideboard, looking glasses
Set Of waters; hall lamp, girandoles
Plated candlesticks, crockery, glass, and china
White granite dinner set, set Of casters
Radiator and other wood and coal stoves
Kitchen Utensils, &c.
Terms of sale: All sums of and under $50 cash;
$50 credit of two, three and four months, for
approved endorsed notes bearing interest.
BOTELER, DONN & co.
May l2--3tif Auctioneers
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CHARLES 8. FOWLER, importer, store on
~ seventh street, opposite the National lntell-
gencer office, is now opening fresh supply Of
goods, consisting, in part, Of
White and god-band China dinner sets
Casseroles, compotiers, fruit baskets, and most
other kinds Of dishes required to make large
and complete dinner sets, which are sold as
they are wanted
Rich China tea sets, plain white do.
Beautiful coffee and tea cups and saucers, by the
dozen or singly, plain white do.
Vases, allumet holders, cologne stand, &c.
Flowing blue, white granite, and other Liverpool
dinner sets and detached pieces
Toilet sets and tea wares, &c.
Rich decanters, various colors
Wine and champagne glasses, hook do. goblets
Cut and plain glass bowls and dishes, &c.
Solar lamps for lard or oil, girandoles, hall Ian
terms and lamps, chimneys and wicks
Elegant WATERS plated baskets, castors
Britannia coffee and tea sets, looking glasses, &c
Fne ivory balance knives and forks, in sets of 81
pieces, and by the dozen; also, an inferior arti-
Gle and silver-plated forks
In store, large assortment of ware suitable for
common purposes, which will be sold at reasonable
prices, wholesale or retail.
May 7--2aw4w
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PROPOSALS FOR COAL.

BUREAU on NAvr-rARDs AND DOCKS,
CEALED PROPOSALS, endorsed Proposals
- for Coals,n will be received at this Bureau,
I'll 3 o'clock, p. m. Of the 7th of June next, for
furnishing and delivering for the use Of the navy,
the following quantities and descriptions of Coal at
the Navy-yards specified, viz:
Portsmouth,, .New Hampshire.
IL tons red ash anthracite
Boston.
LBS tons Beaver Meadow anthracite lump.
$50 Peach Orchard anthracite, (broken and
screened
5000 bushels best Cumberland (for starting fires }
5000 do Midlothian, (for smiths' use
.New York.
$50 tons Lackawana.
so do Lehigh, (broken and screened.)
1900 bushels lump Cumberland, or Queens pit.
philadelphia.
SO tons Lehigh, (broken and screened.)
Washington.
1893 1899 bushels sS l average, Midlo,Ai.n
10000 do best Cumberland.
Norfolk.
1900 do grais or screened, Midlothian.
Pensacola.
100 tons anthracite
All of the above Goals are to be of the very best
qualify and TO be free from sulphur and all other inn
purites; to be delivered the respective yards
half on before the 3lst day of August next, and
the remaining half before the 3lst day of Oc-
tobernext, subject to the inspection Of the officers
designated by the commandments Of the respective
yards, and in all respects satisfactory the inspect
ing officers appointed by him.
Persons offering are required to make separate
offers for the delivery of each kind of Coal at each
of the yards specified, and to state the price for
each kind distinctly that separate contracts may be
made for each navy-yard end for each quality, il
desired by the department. The price asked for
the anthracite Coal must be for the ton Of 2,24O
pounds and that for the bituminous must be per bse
Of fpe pscks, as weighed or measured at the yards
where delivered; and when delivered, satisfactory
evidence must be furnished that they were taken
from the mines or pits specified in the contracts.
Bonds, in half the amount Of each contract, will
be required for their faithful performance, in add
ton 10 a reservation Of ten per centum, upon all
bills which may be approyed which reserved ten
per cenum will not be paid until the completion OIL
the contract to the satisfaction of the respective
commandarts at the yards of delivery.
l.. WARRINGTON,
Chief of Bureau.
To be published twice week, until the 7th Of
June next, in the Union, Integencer and Const.
and Sun; Pennsylvania, Keystone and Ledger, al
Philadelphia; Harrisburg Union; Richmond En-.
quirer; Portsmouth (Virginia) Old Dominion Even.
ing Post and Morning News, New York.
Proprietors Of the above papers will be pleased tc
send a copy of the paper containing the above ad
vertsement TO this bureau.
May l2-tawU7
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IL mans law institution No. III South 5th
street, Philadelphia, is established for legal educa
ton, by means Of thorough union of practice with
theory, upon plan contained in his circular TO
Students, which will be sent to any part Of the Union
upon application. The plan consists Of course of
reading, adapted to each students wants-of the
practical proceedings in moot court-and of daily
lectures These commence LIST October and end LIST
June. The moot court then begins, and ends its
session LIST of August. The two remaining months
are occupied in their customary studies, by all who
prefer no intermission. Students enter on any day
ofthe year, and only for six months at time Fee
$62 so. The library il extensive in law, literature
and science. The building il dedicated exclusively
to the students--is airyand well furnished,
DAVID HOFFMAN.
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IT Fl. NEvETT, Pennsylvania avenue, opposite
y Fuller & Co.'s Hotel, has just received a Sc
ect assortment Of jelly, blanc mango, and pudding
Ice cream forms
Improved ice cream freezers and buckets
Block tin coffee pots, superior Britannia ware,
walters
Furnaces, with or without cofee-roasters attached
Summer-bakers, a very convenient article
Large and small bath-tubs, with or without heaters
Hollow ware, consisting of pots, ovens, skillets,
&c.
Together with full assortment Of plain and ja-
PANIED tin ware
To GRocERs-He is prepared to furnish grocers
with japanned tea-canisters, scoops, scales and
weights, oil cisierns and all other articles necessary
in their line all which will be sold at the lowest
prices.
May l2-eodlm
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b. a. Green, .Auctioneer.

By a. Green, .HUclf0neeT.
BRITANNIA, HARDWARE, CUTLERY,
ID AND JEWELRY AT AUCTION.--On
Tuesday evening, the 10 instant, at early candle
light, shall commence the sale at my suction room,
Concert Hall, of large invoice of handsome Brit
ANNA, cutlery, gold, and guilt jewelry, such
Britannia tea and coffee sets
Lamps, candlesticks, spittoons
Shovel, tongs, coffee mills, knives and forks
Bread trays, packs pins, penknives, shutters
Fancy boxes, gold ear and finger rings
Breastpins, studs, &c.
Warranted gilt breastpins, soaps fall kinds.
A multitude Of other articles too tedious to mem
ton. Only come and see.
A. GREEN,
May 12-3t Auctioneer.
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WI ILL BE OPENED AT MRS s. PARKER's
w on Tuesday, 18th instant
A few handsome French-worked Hats
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th str's.
May I2-3tif
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L,RESH TEAS.---A constant supply Of the bes
IL teas--black and green. For sale at
JULIUS A. PETERS'S
Wine store, Pa av., near 10th street.
Jan 25
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LNRESH TEAS, &c.--Just received
IL 90 barrels crushed and pulverized sugar
Is boxes fine and common loaf do
10 hogsheads New Orleans and Porto Rico
sugar
IS bags old Java and Rio Coffee
70 boxes sperm and patent candles
90 do mould tallow do
10 cases fresh Italian maccaroni
10 do do vermicei
Also, in store, 100 barrels of the best family and
superfne -four, together with general assortment
of groceries, which will be sold on pleasing terms
by SIMMS & SON.
May l2-3t
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Third day's proceedings Of he conversation d fmsriea''
sspans Il NSc Haven. a JaA synopsis made
non, TIE rersrt or he Nsw York Herald

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from TIE rsrsr Of he Nsso Kosk Herald.
NEW HAyrN. Saturday. May 3. ls45.
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[Georgetown Advocate

DOARDING.--Mrs. Gassaway tenders her
|, I'D thanks to her friends, and informs them that
she has taken a pleasant residence for the summer
on 18th street SOUTH near Md. avenue, where she
can accommodate boarders comfortably The situ-
alton comprises the advantages Of town and country
being only short walk from either Of the depart
ments and the Presidents House.
April 30-lmd