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CIRCUIT COURT.

TUESDAY, Wdy ., lo4O.
AT 10 O'Clock this morning the court room
was much crowded. The excitement in relation
to the case Of F. Thomas apparently having
increased as it drew nearer to decision. After
waiting till IL O'Clock, the crowd were relieved
| by an order from the court that recess
| would be taken till 2 O'Clock. At that hour
the court met and delivered its opinion on the
motion to continue the case till the prosecution
should consent to take the deposition of Mrs.
Linn, by commission.
The court said that in criminal cases the
court had no authority TO issue commission
to take dispositions when the witness was with
n the jurisdiction of the court, and they reaf-
firmed its decision that the court had authority
to coerce the attendance of witnesses from all
parts of the union.
Gen. Jones now moved the court that rea-
sonable time be given to the accused to enable
him to file new affidavit showing cause why
the case should be postponed till next term.
Messrs. Crittenden, Key, and FendaIl, all
contended that this motion had been urged in
connection with the other. Gen. Jones and
MIR. Maulsby, denied this, and explained thu
difference between the motions.
After considerable consultation in relation t.
the nature of the motion-Judge Cranch ruled
that the accused have the time as asked for
| Mr.. Fendall renewed the motion for an at
tachment against the Hon. Mr.. Relfe, of Mo-,
| reciting cases from number of English re-
ports, down even to the year 1887, and also to
several American cases; conten ding upon the
force of his various authorities that the court
had power to coerce Mr.. Relfe to attend this
court. In the course of his remarks, he init
timaled that the non-attendance Of Mr. Relfe
was the effect Of Gov. Themas's secret infu-
ence.
Mr.. Maulsby demonstrated against these un
Just imputations, and read an affidavit made
by the defendant, in which he states tina
every material fact set forth in Col Benton,
affidavit filed yesterday was false. Mr.. Crit
tenden followed in support of the attachment
He urged most energeucalIy that no membe
of Congress was entitled to privilege from at
tendance in court of justice, when such at
tendance did not interfere with his public du
ties, and he contended that one, or perhaps
more of the members of Congress might b,
spared without much damage to the public in.
terest. He was absent from the Senate, We
no serious consequence followed; and he hae
no doubt that Mr.. Relfe might be spared.
The Court said they would decide in the
morning at which time the new affidavit o
the accused will be ready.
The Court adjourned at halfpast A O'Clock
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There is great diversity Of opinion with
regard to the most eligible location for the
Smithsonian buildings. The bill, as it passed
the House, recommends the open ground near
the Patent Office; but many think that the
Mall would be preferable. as there will be
abundance Of room for gardens, etc. The bill,
however, has not yet passed the Senate, and
il will be quite time enough to dispute as to
the location when the President shall have
signed it. The Cookery Book, in giving in
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THE COLUMBIAN FOUNTAIN.
WEDNESDAY, MORNING. MAY 6, 1916
SPEAKING THE TRUTH IN LOVE.
Bible.
TO THE PUBLIC.
Ma. JOHN Barnard, is now employed BY u


M. Iouv BARNARD, is now employed by us
10 visit The citizens of the District in order to
obtain subscribers, advertising custom, &c.,
for the Fountain. All business, relating to the
paper, entrusted TO him, will be promptly al
tended to. We trust that our friends will, so
far as they can, assist him, and that the result
will be great increase of interest in the penny
paper of Washington. 1t is now well sustain
ed, and we shall believe, until we see more
evidence TO the contrary, than has yet been VI
sible--that the circulation of the Columbian
Fountain will be equal to that of any other pa
per distributed among us. Now, is the time
TO come to our aid. Encourage US with your
patronage, and we will give you your moneys
worth, yea, and more, for we will leave with
you, daily, intelligence and instructions which
will benefit you more than silver and gold ever
can. We cannot make pecuinary profit by
the circulation Of our paper; nor can we much
more than meet the numerous expenses Of the
concern by advertising custom. All we ask
is sufficient patronage to enable us to do
SOOu dHu pay 40 VIC SO. nv oudH VIC
cheerfully proceed in our work Of reclaiming
the fallen and benefiting all.
From the Philadelphia Temperance Advo-
cate of Dec. 18th, 1912, edited by Lewis G.
Levin, now member of Congress.
Temperance Hotel
ON THIRD STREET, NEAR PENN. AVENUE,
WASHINGTON CITY, D. @.
The editor Of this paper cordially recon-
mends this excellent house, and its gentleman
ly proprietor, Mr.. BEERS, to the patronage Of
the travelling public. The hotel is most con-
veniently located, the accommodations of the
very best character. the host amiable and oblig-
ing. No intoxicating drinks are allowed, auade,
my circumstances, to be introduced into the pre-
misses; and the quiet comfort that surrounds il
is well calculated to attract the weary travel
Ter. We sincerely hope that all our friends
who visit Washington may be fortunate enough
to obtain accommodations with Mr. Beers.
We believe the above hotel is as good, il
not better, now than it was when the above
was written; and we are surprised that those
who pretend TO be such advocates Of the cause
give it so little of their patronage.
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ALEXANDRIA, Nav 4. lS1

ALEXANDRIA, May 4, 1916.
MEssRs. EDIToRs: The Alexandra Canal
Company, at its annual meeting yesterday,
elected unanimously the following officers for
the ensuing year, viz: Joseph Eaches, Presi-
dent; James Green, William Gregory, Henry
Daingertield, Anthony c. Cazenove, Anthony
P. Cover, and Benjamin Waters, Directors.
A committee was appointed yesterday by
the Common Council 10 confer with those ap-
pointed by your authorities and those of
Georgetown, with regard to the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal.
The Circuit Court opened its term yester-
day, Chief Justice CRANcH presiding, and
adjourned over until Thursday next, when
the business of the session will be commenced,
The Junior Brothers Of Temperance are pro-
crossing rapidly; six were initiated at spe-
cial meeting last evening, and several more
are expected on Friday night next. The time
and place of meeting are not yet selected, bu
will be on Friday evening. The following
additional officers have been chosen, viz: A.
Martin Snyder, lst Vice President; P. B,
Franklin Guy, Financial Secretary, and Rob-
ert w. Dove, Deputy Marshal The Associ.
alton has fair start, and if its members will
take proper interest in the matter. success
must attend their exertions.
A temperance meeting was held Yesterday
afternoon at the intersection of King and
West streets, by number Of the gallant mem
bers OF Harmony Division. The speakers
were John Gipson Peach, George Hubbard
and Thomas N. Davey. After which several
odes were sung, and the meeting adjourned.
| l..
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AUCTION SALES.
LOTS AT PRIVATE SALE.

YVHE following lots, sligibly situated for dwell
u Ing houses, ara offered st private sale, on
reasonable terms, and long credits for thrsefourths
Of the purchase money, If applied for soon.
Lot No. i, in square No. 1872, being the south
east corner of and l9th streets, containing about
$500 square feet
Lot No. Is, in square No. lO2, fronting on II
street North, between goth and 2lst streets, con-
tanning about 1000 square feet.
For terms enquire of b. HOMANS,
april 2S-lw. Auction q Commission Merchant.
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FIRST WARD HARDWARE AND
VARIETY STORE

YNHE subscribers respectfully inform the citizens
- Of the First Ward and parts adjacent thereto.
that they have opened Store Of the above descrip
ton on Pennsylvania Avenue, between 18th and
18th streets, where good assortment Of Mechan-
les and House-keepers Hardware, Brushes, Cedar
ware, Baskets, &c &C., will be constantly kept on
hand. All articles In their line will be sold as low
for Cash, or to punctua customers, as they can be
bought in the City or Georgetown, and delivered
free of expense.
april 23-tf JOS. L.. SAVAGE g. co.
National Intelligencer times.
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A NEW BOOK STORE

Ii AS just been opened at the Office Of the Co
Ii lumbar Fountain. Besides the SCHOOL
BOOKS generally used in our city, we have large
ieresting books, all Of which we will sell low for
Cash.
We have likewise nearly all kinds Of Stationery,
Foolscap, Letter and Envelope Paper, Quils, Steel
Pens, Ink, lnk.stands, Sand Boxes, Wax, Waters,
&c, &c.
Those desiring to purchase any Of these articles
will please give us a call.
april 2a-n u. WARD e. SON.
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BEAUTIFUL PARIS LAWNS AND
GINGHAMS.

GlNOHAmS.
ATELY received, by the subscriber, choice
IL and beautiful collection of Ladies Dress Goods:
Such as:
Paris Lawns and Muslins (Printed)
French and Earston GInghams
Fancy Bereges and Balzarines
French and British Chintz
IN WHITE GOODS:
Super Sd Jaconet and Cambria Muslns
Do Striped, Plaid and Plain do
Corded Robes, superior style and quality
PROMIsCUOUs:
Best Kid, Silk, Thread and Nett Gloves
Reverse and Hemstitched Grass and Linen
handkerchiefs
Bereges Shawls and Scarfs, Fancy Ties
Finely wrought Cambria and Muslin Trim
mings
Parasols, Parasoletts and Shades Fringed)
New style Bonnet and Cap Rbands.
All Of which, together with large variety of
Goods, will be sold at small advance
on the cost. J. b. CLARKE,
Opposite Centre Market and No. 2 from 9Th street.
may 4-lweodif
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IMPORTANT no GENTLEMEN

I0HFUKIHJV7' TO GENTLEMEN
NDWARD MCCUBBIN has handsomely fitted
IL up the three-story house recently erected on
the site Of his former stand where he will be happy
to resume his business as barber and hair dresser
He very respectfully invites return of his old and
esteemed customers, and solicits the patronage of
the public generally to the Temple of Fashion,
No |, on 9th street, near Pennsylvania avenue.
With the most competent assistants, and every de-
scription of materials that can render his opera
tions luxury, instead of dull, sleepy process,
he fatters himself that to him will be accorded the
credit Of keeping pace with the times in all that
has tendency to add to- the comfort and improve
the appearance of the outer man.
Not only in the face has Nature made
Its comeliness and beauty to abounds
But in the scissors edge and razor's blade
The aids to loveliness are@ver found.
nov Aft
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FESTIVAL FOR THE BENEFIT OF Rev. Mr..
TUsf1N's CHURcH.--We would call the special
attention OF our readers to the advertisement
concerning this interesting enterprise, in ano-
ther column. The ladies who have engaged
in it ought to be encouraged, for such noble
devotion of their energies is consideration of
no small importance. Moreover, the Pastor,
being man Of a most excellent spirit, no kti-
zen should fail to improve this opportunity to
aid him in his labor Of love. Reader, 90 to
the festival, and go with determination to be
very liberal.
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New Spring Goods.

1UST RECEIVED
y Super black and colored Cloths & Cassimeres
Do Merino and Marseilles Vestings
Do Jeans Gambroons, and Drilngs
Do Bereges, Lawns and Ginghams
Do Chintzes, Calicoes, and Muslins
Alpacas and Plaid Silks
Furniture Calicoes and Curtain Muslins
White Cambrics and Plaid Muslins
Shawls and Scarfs
Fancy Handkerchiefs, Gloves and Mits
Beachsd and Brown Sheeting and Shirting
Cottons '
Bed-tickings Osnaburgs
Penitentary Plaid Cottons and Checks
White and colored Cotton Hose, assorted.
Together with almost every article usually kept
in Dry-Goods Store. Bargains, and no mistake.
Call at WIN. M. PERRY'S.
I'd door west Of 7th street, opposite Centre Market
april 9-tf*
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shall be construed to authorize any payment
to supply deficiency in the appropriation for
compensation Of postmasters.
Without taking the question, the Commit
tee, at half-past 3 O'Clock rose, and the House
adjourned.
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AIN ANA
Moons PHASES,

,OST on the evening of the 4th, in the vicinity
- Of A street, plain Gold ring, valued as
gift The finder will receive liberal reward by
leaving it at this Office.
may 6-3t'
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CORR ESPONDENCE.

CHOW glorious is this invention OF writing, where
by we easily communicate to our absent friends
whatever may afford them pleasure or Improvement!
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The idea Of an adjournment of Congress on
the lst of June, for the purpose Of meeting
again in October has been abandoned.
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THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY
CLAY. RY Calvin Cotton. .Aalthar of L,.-

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY
j CLAY, BY Calvin Cotton, .a,sthor Of "JA-
MUS Tracts" Four Years IN Great Britain" Sc.
The work consists Of two volumes octave, 5O4 pages
in each, and is embellished with two engravings
Its mechanical execution is in the best style of ee-
CANT literature. The price of the work is as follows
In fine muslin binding 81 90
Do do do gilt edge and side 5 90
In sheep, extra, library style s 90
In calf, super extra gilt 6 SO
In Turkey morocco, super extra gilt SO
Tho publishers would state that booksellers are
furnished with the work only at the subscription
price; and hence all who subscribe whom the agent
makes his applications will probably get the work
cheaper than by purchasing from the booksellers
r. FARNHAM, Agent for the Publishers,
Corner Of llth street and Pennsylvania avenue.
april LIFT.
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A UCTION NOTICE.-The undersigned, hav-
IA ing taken the large and commodious store
on Louisiana avenue, few doors east of 7h street,
opposite the Bank of Washington, would respect
fully inform their friends and the public that they
intend conducting the Auction and Commission
business under the firm Of ]. Robinson & Co.
Particular attention paid to all outdoor sales,
such as selling out boarding and private houses,
grocery and other stores, houses and lots: in fact
every thing coming under an auctoneers notice,
all on the most accommodating terms.
]. ROBINSON d CO.,
AuctioneerS and Commission Merchants.
N. B. Cash advanced on all censignments not
limited april 9-tf.
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sructions for cooking Shad, begins with.
" first catch your Shad.o

The exhibition by Mr.. jerks, at the Odeon
building. is drawing crowds. The decomPosr
ton of the rays of solar light, magnihed Dy
his powerful microscope, is glorious beyond
description. II gives us an idea OF the myrl-
ads of hidden beauties which are stored IN the
works of the Creator, and reminds one OF that
passage of Scripture which says, eye hath
not seen, nor ear heard, nor hath 1t entered IN
TO the heart of man to conceive" the glories
that await the just
II is understood that the select committees
appointed to investigate the charges against Mr..
Webster, as to the mode in which Mr.. Inger-
soil obtained his information, commenced OPP
erations yesterday. As great number of wit
nesses have to be examined, report is not ex-
pected before the latter part of next week.
The musical exhibition by the pupils of Pro-
fessor Hewitt, at the Apollo Hall, went off with
great spirit. The sight Of so many young
maidens all dressed in white, with curls flow
ing over their shoulders, was Of itself worth
ten times the price of admission.
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HUNT's MERCHANTS MAGziAE.-The May
number is Received. 1t contains, as usual, a
vast amount Of useful information, for mer-
chants and general readers.
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A child with two perfect heads has been
born in Kentucky.
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gs- ATTENrIoN.-A general meeting of the
Freemen's Vigilant Total Abstinence Society
will be held at the Medical College, corner of
E and 10Th streets, on This Wednesday,
Night. at O'Clock, to make arrangements for
the holding Of weekly meetings at this place.
All persons, both male and female, who have
signed the Pledge of this Society and kept it,
are members OF it, and are requested to attend
the meetings. Gro. SAVAGE,
may o. President
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N E w S IT E M S
What is it but Map of busy life, ,
Its fluctuations and its vast concerns3- COtoper.

DIsPAKITY.-In all marriages care should
be taken to encourage no disparity of years be-
tween the parties, which is ever the source Of
unhappiness. The Lexington (Mo) Tele-
graph announces the marriage of Mr.. Eden
Myers, a youth of 10, to Mrs. Nash, the mo-
ther of 25 children And also, Judge Brisco,
formerly of Cooper county, and now a resi-
dent Of Van Buren, aged 20, to Miss Drake,
aged l6!
The Delaware Journal of Monday last, says
''lt again becomes our melancholy duty to re-
cord the death Of the Chief Magistrate of Del
aware.
" According to the Constitution, WILLIAM
TEMPLE, Esq, Of Smyra, Kent county, is now
Governor Of the State of Delaware"
The extension of railways in England, dur
ing the last three years, from | 500 to 1900
miles, has the effect Of increasing the average
receipts per mile from about $4,000 to -f3 200
and the total returned from about .f2 900 ,OOC
to just "a ,OO, ,O00-Hm's Mag.
DELlRluM TREMENs.--Mary Hitchie, ma
tive of Albany, New York, aged l9, died OF
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Reported for the Columbian Fountain
Tw enty-ninth Congress:
FIRST SESSION.
SENATE.
TUESDAY, May 5, 1916.

SoLoDhi, ISluy " aoIO.
Memorials, ETC., were presented, and
Mr.. Ashley, from the Committee on the Ju-
dietary, reported bill to extend the maritime
jurisdiction of the United States over all lakes
and navigabe waters of the country.
The bill for the adjustment of all suspended
pre-emption claims in the several States and
Territories was discussed during the longer
part of the session.
A resolution TO meet hereafter at i O'Clock
was introduced, but not acted on.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The bill to retrocede Alexandra to the State
Of Virginia was made the special order of the
day for Friday next.
The amendments of the Senate to the bill
making appropriation for deficiencies were
concurred in. Among them was an item of
$4,000, rendered necessary by the increase of
members OF Congress--from Texas.
The bill making appropriation Tor the sup
port OF the Post Office Department was taken
up Id Committee Of the Whole on the State
Of the Union.
Inc amendment, formerly offered by Mr..
Mckay, OF 900 for mail steamers between
New York and Bremen, was agreed to.
long debate took place on motion to
strike out the proviso tha, nothing in the act
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DELlRluM TREMENs.--Mary Hitchie, ma
tive Of Albany, New York, aged l9, died of
delirium tremens last week, at N Y. city.
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THE FIRST OF MAY!

THE FIRST OF MAY!
ME have THIS DAY opened additional
w supply of new and beautiful Goods for the
Spring. consisting, in part as viz:
Balzarnes, Lawns, Graduated and rich striped
Bereges, Ombre shaded and Silk striped
Lawns, graduated and Lace Fowered, some at
rs cents, very beautiful
Ginghams of every style and price
White Cambria and Muslins, corded, barred
and striped
Shawls, Scarfs and Ties, beautiful and rich in
style and quality.
ALSO: Fine French Cloths, of every quality
and price
French Cassimeres, striped and plain, rich and
elegant style
Light and Black Silk and Satin Vestiags
Tweeds and Gambroons, for Gentlemen and
Boys, some at very low prices
Blesched and Brown Sheeting
Do do Shrtings
Domestic Ginghams, Penitentiary Plaids
Apron and Shirting Checks
Bleached and Brown Tweed Cottons.
Together with their stock in Store, makes their
stock very complete which will be sold very low for
cash. r. l.. SMALLWOOD e. CO.,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th streets
may 2-f
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VALUABLE LOTS FOR SALE.

= - 1C = u LIE 10 = YIN D<ALEs
WILL SELL, on reasonable terms, all, or part
= of lots and 8, in square 247, fronting 100
feet on l4th street west and l6O feet on L street
north, (the burnt cottage,) containing about $1,000
square feet Of ground: the title indisputable, and
unencumbered REBECCA X. BILLING,
march 26-H c street, between 9th and 10th
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to forget what is going on at home.
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LIST OF ARRIVALS
At the Principal Hotels in this City, fol
the day ending May s, at l2 M.
BEERS TEMPERANCE HOTEL.
w. Miller, Louisville, Ky. w. Cooper, BaIi.
more.
UNITED STATES HOTEL.
F. F. Semmes, Wash. ]. Gemnes, do. ]. Snead,
Richmond. G. G. w. Alffriend, do. A. Sheldon,
NY. E. L. Bentley, Va. D. McDermott, do. j.
Hughs, N. o. P. Anderson, Md.
CoLEMANs HOTEL.
j. Hastings, Bait. j. G. Storm, do. w. James
Ls. Mrs. G. H. Kelsey and Daughter, 8. G. P
G. Calhoun, Conn. j. Marshall, Bait. M. Hoff
man, N. Y. H. L. Brookes, Phila. DR.. 8. D
Price, N. G. DR.. Mu.grove, do. R. Campbell
w. Barbor and Lady, N. Y. E. T. Griffin, Bait
Sergeant Phila. s. Lee, Ind l.. w. Rewett, Lad,
ridge, do. F.C. Williams, Boston. w. B. Gillet
NC. G. Whiteman, N. o. w. r. Murdock and
8 Ladies, Bait. B. B. Gurley, Ind. E. r. Collins
N. Y. H. N. Hewett, do. o. M. Kenady. Ky
Mr.. Rodman, Mass. B. French, jr, -. Com
Jones, Lady and Daughter, N. Y. E. Burns, Va
BRowS's HOTEL.
w. Holyday, Md. Mr.. Mcdonald, Tenn j. g.
Rags, Ky. f. P. Smith, Florida. G. e. Evoovrt
do A. Bailey, Va. s. Mpers, N. Y. L. 8. Pritch
EFT, Va. r. ]. Befch, Md. T.. B. Holemby, Va
R. Bowie, jr, Nd. ]. L. Cassidy, Ohio. T. T.
Tasker, Phila. H. Morriss, do. F. Waddell, N
Y. G. L. Ford and Brothers, do j. G.. Campbell
Baltimore.
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CITY AFFAIRS.

Let not be so absorbed in the doG Of others, as
to forget what is going on at home
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Mr., GouGH is now lecturing in Boston.
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DOOTS AND SHOES, just received
ID We have full and complete assortment Of
Mems Boots, Bootees, Nullifers and Caters, Ladies
Caters, Half-Gaters, Kid & Morocco Buskins, Ties
and Slippers French style Misses Cater Beotss
Half-Gaiers, Buskins, Ties and Slippers, together
with complete assortment of Childrens Shoes,
which we will sell at the very lowest cash prices.
r. l.. SMALLWOOD & CO.,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th streets
may 2-f
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IRAHsPoRTATIoN OFFICE, 83
WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER l3, Is45.
NOTlCE.--lnp pursuance of an order of the Pre,;-
IN dent and Directors of this Company, notice
is hereby given that no money except such as is
bankabe in this city, will hereafter be received in
payment OF freights accruing from the transporta-
ton OF produce or merchandise on this road.
By ORDER SAM'L. STETTINIIJs
nov 2I-u Agent
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-01-19

NIARSHAL'S SALEM virtue Of two writs
lNl of fsri tacias issued nom the clerks office OF
the circuit Of the District of Columbia, FOR the
county Of Washington, and to me directed, shall
expose at public sale, for cash, on Saturday the Tth
dag of February next, at the front Of the court
house door of said county, at - O'Clock M the fol-
loving property, viz
Lot No. |, in square No 359 in the say Of Wash
hston, fronting 81 feet 10 inches on Maryland nv
anue, and 81 feet inches Oh 10th street west;
seized and levied upon MS the property Of Jacob A.
Bender, and sold to satisfy judicals No. as TO DC.
tober term, 1875 ~ favor OF Walter Cody also to
satisfy iudcials No. 70, to October term ls45, in
executors Of Seth J: Todd, against said Bender.
- ALEXANDER HUNTER,
Marshal of the District of Columbia.
Jan 9-dts