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/" liow glorious IS TINS invention Of writing where
ny we can easiiy communicate to our absent friends
whatever may afford them pleasure or improvements
MEssRs. EDIToas: The acquisitions Of law
should be esteemed, Where legislative OF mu-
ncipa requirements are onerous, unneces-
sary, or over exacting, community or a peo-
pie, are not legitimately bound to obey. But,
when Wholesome enactments, tending 10 the
peace or welfare of the people, are made by
either OF the powers mentioned, II is the duty
OF every citizen 10 explicitly obey the law
And when such laws or enactments are made,
It is also the duty of, the proper authorities to
see these laws judicially applied. And where
law passed by municipal body, meets the
concurrent opinion Of a large majority of the
people; although that law may restrict and
bind sparce minority, such enactments should
be virtually obeyed. For law is the voice of
the people spoken through their lawgivers
and il were idle to establish the form without
the essence Of government.
The municipal authorities OF this city, pass
ed bill TO prevent the sale Of ardent spirits
on the Sabbath day. Yet not one of the ma
ny taverns or ordinaries in this city, have o,
beyed or respected this ordinance Go where
you will on this holy day, and you will see
IN defiance of this authority, rum sold, amid
revelry and riot; as, if not contented with
freaking mans ordinances they brave the We
ry flats of the Almighty. | thought lived in
a land of equal rights, where maiorilies ruled,
where the rights Of community were res
pected and esteemed. But here-a clan OF in
dlvlduals array themselves in BODY, throw
down the gauntlet of defiance to the laws of
their country, and dare in the face of law.
divine and civil, TO deal out damning poison
to their neighbors.
There is a remissness in the functionarjes
whose duty it is to see these ordinances efIec-
tually carried out, or we would not be asound,
ed by the audacity Of these law breakers. A
proper exposition of this whole matter will be
made ere long. PHuo
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Great Bargains! -!

BOOTS AND SHOES! BOOTS AND
- SHOES !--SAMUEL PHILLIPS, (succes-
sor to Walter Clarke 81 Son, sign of the Black
Boot, Pennsylvania avenue,) having just returned
from the Northern cities, would respectfully inform
his friends and the public in general that he is
prepared to offer for sale, upon the most pleasing
terms, large and general assortment of Boots and
Shoes, consisting, in part, of the following:
FOR THE LADIES.
800 pairs Morocco and Kid French Slippers from
so CTS. to 81 25.
Kid Paris Ties, beautiful article.
Morocco and Kid Slippers and Ties
Bronze Morocco and English Kid Slippers
Morocco and Kid Buskin Welts
Lasting do do
Whole and half Bronze and Black Caters
White Satin and White Kid Slippers
VARIETY.
Misses Morocco and Kid Buskins and Slippers
Do Caters, bronze and other colors
Chidren's Morocco and Kid Boots and Shoes
Infants Fancy Shoes and Caters
Mems lined and bound Brogans, all prices
Gentlemen's fine sewed and pegged Calf do
Do Nullifers and Slippers
Do Fine sewed and pegged Calf Boots
In addition TO the above stock, manufacturing, in
all its different branches by competent workmen,
and at the shortest notice, and warranted, will be
carried on under the management of Eli ah Ed
monston, being a scientific cutter, and calculated to
please the most fasdious. The latest patterns and
the best materials have just been received from the
North. Being determined not to be undersold and
to give entire satisfaction, persons wishing to sup
Div themselves in this line solicited to give me
a call before purchasing elsewhere.
[Union and InteIIigencer 3t. Marlboro Gazette
tfj feb 2l--tf
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GENERAL AGENCY AT WASHING
TON.

TON.
opposite he Treasury Department, IN the building
formerly occupied By Cmcoraa q. Riggs
M ATTHEW ST. CLAIR CLARKE e.
Nl THOMAS QUANTRILL have assocja-
ted for the purpose of attending to claims and busi
ness Of all kinds requiring an agency at Washing
ton, before Congress, or the several Departments.
AS 1t IS unnecessary to enumerae all, we select the
following Pensions of all kinds revolutionary
claims against the States United States including
claims for lands; commutation sior haf-pay and
bounties; claims arising out of contracts with the
United States investigation of titles, and procuring
patents for lands; return of duties erroneously ex
acted, or paid under protest written or verbal Flo
rlda claims generally and all which may arise under
the annexation of Texas.
Communications must be postpaid
Mr.. CLARKE, having resided in this city for ma
ny years, is well known public officer and pri-
vate citizen to all gentlemen who have been in Con
gress or other public stations.
CLARKE g. QUANTRILL.
feb eff
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A GENCY AT WASHINGTON.-The sub
n scriber, having been employed for several
years in the public departments at Washington,
and being familiar with the mode of transacting
business for more than twenty-five years respect
fully offers his services tcr the adjustment and col.
lection of claims against the Government.
Prompt attention will be bestowed upon any bu.
siness entrusted to his care.
Charges reasonable, according TO the labor in
Cured.
All communications must be post paid.
N. b. The duties of the Agency will not inter,
fere in the least, with these of Auctioneer and
Commission Merchant
dec. BIN BE.NJAlfTyc HOyNANS.
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Il w TY-NINTH CONGRESS
S E N A L Z.
FRIDAY, April 10, 1916.

Several resolutions of inquiry were adopted
with reference to Freach spoliatons and the
right Of search.
Mr.. J. M. Clayton, gave notice that after the
Oregon question shall have been disposed of,
he will move to take up the bill to provide for
the settlement of French spolations, prior to
1900
Messrs. Fairfield and Webster, occupied
portion Of the time of the Senate with the sub
Jeet OF the northeastern boundary question
the former contending that disadvantages, and
the latter advantages, had resulted from the
settlement Of that question.
MIR. Bagby then addressed the Senate in ia
vor of the Oregon resolutions.
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DlANO FORTES, CHINA, GLASS, AND
CROCKERY WARE, At PRIyATE SALE.-

DIANO FORTES, CHINA, GLASS, AND
= CROCKERY WARE, AT PRIVATE SALE
The subscriber would respectfully inform the public
that heNhas for private sale two splendid Piano
Fortes, of fine tone and touch, which he will sell
low and on reasonable terms.
Also, just received from the North large lot of
Glass and Crockery ware, which he will sell aston
ishngly low for cash. | enumerate in part .
200 dozen Tumblers, of various sizes and patterns
A large lot of Float Bowls, Butter Tubs, Finger
Bowls
Fruit Dishes, Celery Glasses, Lemonades, Lanterns
Jeles, Sugar Dishes, Salts &c.
Also, one fine French, and two India China Bin
sets
One Flowing Blue, and two White Granite China
Dinner sets
Several large Toilet sets, gold-band and white
China Tea and Coffee Sets .r..art
Plates, Dishes. Pitchers, Creams
Sugars, Covered Bowls, &c.
If the public really want bargains, invite them
to call and see for themselves. A. GREEN
Auctoneer 81 Commission Merchant Concert Hall.
Pennsylvania avenue, near Browns Hotel,
april l0-eod2w
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TNHE subscriber, having determined to publish
i this paper daily, and feeling it to be his duty
to close up his former business most earnestly re-
quests that all persons indebted to him will make
immediate settlement. This is not only required
as matter of right, but of necessity as he has
obligations that must be met very soon. He leaves
the lumber business with his son and Mr.. James
, A. Lenman-to be carried on under the firm
Ward and Lehman and he bespeaks for them a
share OF the business, believing they will give sa-
tisfaction. ULYSSES WARD.
Jar. 24-H
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

A resolution offered yesterday by Mr.. Bag
by, calling for the correspondence in 1871, re-
lallve 10 the employment of Joshua A. Spencer
as counsel for Alex. Mcleod, was adopted.
Mr. Dickinson moved a reconsideration of
the resolution adopted yesterday, calling on
the President for copies OF certain papers, Ito
show that Mr.. Webster had acted dishonesty
while Secretary of State,) and delivered re-
marks in favor of Mr.. Webster.
Mr. Yancey replied, say ing very hard things
of that distinguished Senator.
Mr.. Dickinson finally withdrew his motion,
and the subject was passed over
The bill to raise regiment of rihemen to
protect emlgrants on the way to Oregon, was
considered in committee, and afterwards re-
ported TO the House.
An amendment TO prevent the creation of
new Offices: by confining the officers to be Sc.
lected from the regular line of the army, was
concurred in-yeas SO, nays 81,
And without any further action in relation
to the bill, the House adjourned
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BUILDING LOTS AT PRI.

" ALUABLE BUILDING LOTS AT PRI-
VATE SALE.-I have for private sale parts
OF lots and 10, in reservation B, fronting Missouri
avenue 5s feet, near the corner Of 9th street. and
running back to 30 feet alley I27 feet with the
improvements, which are work shops, Carpenters,
Wheelwrght's, BlacksInths, and frame stable.
Persons wishing to purchase will do well to apply
Immediately, as will sell great bargain. Terms:
one fourth cash. balance in /, 2, g. and S years,
for notes bearing interest. A deed given, and a
deed of trust taken. Apply to A. GREEN,
Auction and Commission Merchant, Concert Hall.
april lG-3teod ...
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Ladies' Please Take Notice

YUyHAT AT MANN'S, Pennsylvania avenue
doors West Of Four-and-a-fialf street, may
be found WHITE ENGLISH KID and WHITE
SATIN SLIPPERS, of every size, and among the
very neatest in the city.
ALSO,
Ladies fine quality Gum Elastic Sandal
Oyer-shOes,
The handsomest in town. This over-shoe has the
decided preference over all others. Gentlemen may
also call and find the largest assortment of over
shoes to be found in the place. MANN,
Sign Of the Big Black Boot, Penn. avenue, 2 doors
West of db street. ieo Zo-u
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CONGRESS BOOKS, LAW BOOKS,

tONGhESS bOOhSs LA w bOOhS,
MEDICAL. BOOKS, AMERICAN HISTORY,
Ili &c. The subscriber has for sale, at his Store,
near corner of A street and Pennsylvania avenue,
Washington, large stock OF
LAW BOOKS.
Among them are all the elementary works; also
The English and American Common Law and
Chancery Reports. All the New York and Mary
land Reports some of the Virginia Reports. The
Law Library, 39 vols, together with handsome
selection of such other Law Books as are suitable
for the Washington market
CONGRESS BOOKS.
: All the Laws, Documents Journals, Registers of
Debates, and all books subscribed for or published
by Congress, to be had in quantities at the sub
scrlbers. The
MEDICAL BOOKS
were selected by the gentlemen of the Faculty in
the District The collection embraces all the stan
dard and elementary works
"AMERICAN HISTORY"
Some OF the American Books are very old and
rare; and all the late works on American subjects
are to be found in this Chapter.
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS"
All the current literature of the day will be found
among these, in all the various fashionable bndnga
RELIGIOUS BOOKS.
All the Bibles, Prayer, and Hymn Books, of al
most all the different denominations in all kinds of
bindings.
"BLANK BOOKS AND STATIONERY"
handsome assortment of Blank Books, and
all kinds of Stationery, for sale as above.
The Books will be sold as cheap as at any other
Bookstore in the United States
march 7-tf GEORGE TEMPLEMAN.
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VALUABLE MEDICINES.-C Connelps Pain
Extractor, Great Western Panacea, Life Pills
Temperance Bitters, Balm Of Columbia, Sarsapa-
ra, Expectorant Syrup, Balm of China, Hewes'
Liniment. Acoustic Oil, Mothers Relief, and other
valuable Medicines, prepared at the extensive es-
tablishment of Comstock & Co., Cortland street,
New York.
For sale at Z. T. BROWNS
Agency Office and Commission store,
street, near Treasury Department.
feb 7-2aw6wiD
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FOR RENT'OR SALE,

ON Massachusetts, Avenue, between a. and 9Th
" streets, TWO CONVENIENT FRAME
HOUSES, containing six good rooms each, with
porches at front door, good yards and sheds, water
very convenient, rent moderate For further infor-
nation inquire at the house East OF the above.
To any person wishing to purchase the terms will
be made easy, but little cash will be required at
the sale. march 20-tf
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SONS poRTRAIT.--subscr ptions

IU ID SO $ PORTRAIT.--S subscriptions
y will be received at VIM. q. FoHcE's bookstore,
corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 10th street. for
copies of the Portrait of Dr. Judson now in course
of preparation, and to be published under the
direction Of the Baptist Board of Foreign Missions
at the following prices Lithograph, on good paper,
25 cents; on fine board, so cents; steel engraving
on comman plate paper 81 India proof Impressions
81. The Portrait is from Painting by Harding,
and is in size nine inches by eleven. feb 6-tf
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nlANos! pIANos.! PIANos!!--THE

nIANOS! PIANUS!! PTANUS!!!-- i1E
subscriber respectfully informs the public that
he has now on hand and for sale several new and
fashionable Pianos OF the best German manufac-
turers. and Of the most beautiful patterns-one Of
them very splendid one. They are all of fine
tone and easy touch. In fact they not cxcelled
by any instruments now in the District. He has
lust finished one Of his own make. This instru-
ment is particularly recommended. Also several
second hand Pianos for sale. Keeps constantly on
hand secondhand pianos ]. T. kAHL,
Piano Forte Maker and Importer, south side Penn
syvania avenue, betwesn 18th and 10Th SITS.
mar 2l 3taw3m
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VALUABLE LOTS FOR SALE.

Y WILL SELL, on reasonable terms, all, or part
n of lots and 8, in square 247, fronting 100
feet on 18th street west and 100 feet on L street
north, (the burnt cottage,) containing about 1000
square feet of ground the title indispuablo and
unencumbered REBECCA K. BILLING,
march 2s-tf G street, between 9th and 10th,
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FOR SALE.--The subscriber
II InM InM.1I .1I-.s having been involved by becoming
mum ~ "A security, will sell great bargain
ssz=.E in any of his property, as he is de-
ternined to release himself from pecuniary embar-
rassment He has houses of almost every descrip-
ton, Brick and Frame Enquire at residence on
Massachusetts avenue, between 9th and 7th streets.
march Tiff j. b. PHILLIPS.
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New HOusc-FuIrnishinS Ware
Room.
NHE subscriber respectfully informs his custom
n ers and the public general y, that he has
opened Ware Room on 9th street near the ave-
nue., where he is continually receiving FRESH
SUPPLIES of goods in the House. keepers line ;
viz:
AMERICAN AND BRITISH CUTLERY,
MoueS and longs. Holloware Wood,Uare, Brush
es, Baskets, Britaniaware, Teatrays, Velocipedes,
together with large collection of USEFUL and
FANCY articles, too numerous To mention Sale
store at the old stand, Pennsylvania avenue, near
9th street. GEO. SAVAGE.
feb 27-tf
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"A Card.

TENHE undersigned, considering himself duly
II qualified, offers his services to the citizens
of Washington for the drawing of plans and spe-
cifcatons Of dwelling or other houses, and also as
measurer of builders work. Charges moderate.
H may be consulted between the hours of 9 and
IL O'Clock, A. NJ, at Mr.. Purdy's Office, Lumber
Yard, 7ih street, Market-House square.
fob 27-tf JOHN G.. HARDNESS.
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Pulling or extra citing Teeth.
FIRST WARD HARDWARE AND
VARIETY STORE.

yUyHE subscribers respectfully inform the citizens
of the First Ward and parts adjacent thereto
that they have opened Store of the above descrp-
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 punctual customers, as they can be
bought in the City or Georgetown, and delivered
free of expense. oo
april 7-tf JUS. IL. SAVhuE " W.
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Its fluctuations, and its vast concerns ?-Co,cper.
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A Low Cow.-There is now al Lancaster,
Pa, cow which, though Of the usual length,
is only two feet six inches high.
Rev. Mr.. Leahey, who processes to be
monk of La Trappe and has recently been
lecurng in favor of Professionalism, seems TO
meet with poor success. A writer in the Lam
caster, Pa, Inteligencer, signing himself "A
Protestant" says ''NIr Leahey is undeserv-
ing OF public confidence whether Catholic or
Protestant"
We know Mr.. L., and really always believed
him sincere. though in some points extrava-
giant, and we greatly regret that he should
have pursued such a course as TO meet with
such general censure from the public.
ASST Ed.
Another fire occurred at Frederick, Md, on
Sunday night last, consuming $4,000 worth Of
property. No insurance.
BosroN MUsEUM-A new and beautiful edi-
fee is TO be erected in Boston for the Museum.
FIRE AGAIN.-The Methodist Episcopal
Church in Georgetown took FIRE inside on
Tuesday, but the flames were extiaguished
without damage.
MAYoR.-Gen. Lambert has been elected
Mayor of Richmond, Va.
Rev. Robert Emory, President of Dickinson
College, is the Delegate Of the Baltimore An
nual Conference TO the London Convention.
SUDDEN DEATH-The proprietor Of the Con
gress Hall at Saratoga, N. Y, died suddenly
on the 9th inst,
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Celebrated Medicated Fume or vapor
BATHS.

For the of diseases of the skin, joints glands
rheumatism, neuralgia, scrofula paralytic affections,
gout, &c.
Cupping, Bleeding and Leeching,
will he attended to by the subscribers, who keep
constantly on hand Swedish and German Leeches
warranted fresh. Physicians in the country can be
supplied at the shortest notice.
Residence on the corner of Louisiana avenue and
Sixth street, nearly opposite the Unitarian Church.
and on the same square with the Bank of Wash
ington.
feb. ll.-3ms. MR. 81 MRS. CHOATE.
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HANDSOME FURNITURE.

VEHE attention of purchasers is respectfully in
IL vited to lot of new and very handsome Ma
hogany Furniture, made in Baltimore and Phiade-
phia which is offered for sale at less than manufac
turers prices There are Sofas, Wardrobes, Bureaus
Rocking, Paror and Office Chairs, Pillar and Claw
Dining Tables Large Extension Dining Table, with
five leaves, Secretary and Book Case, Single and
Double French Bed teads, Office Writing Desks.
B. HOMANS,
march ls-eo6t Between 10th and lth sts
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METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURcH-The fol
lowing resolutions were passed by the Phila-
delpha Annual Conference on the slavery
question:
Resolved That we will abide by the disci-
pne of the Methodist Episcopal Church as il
is, and will resist every attempt to alter it in
reference TO slavery, so as to change the terms
OF membership.
Resolved, That we sincerely deprecate all
agitation on the exciting subjects which have
unhappily divided the Church and impressed
with the vital importance, especially for these
times, OF the Apostolic injunction, ssBe al
peace among yourselves" we WILL as far as
lies IN our power, g follow peace with all men.
and holiness, without which no man can see
God"
Resolutions were passed, "that the Con-
ference will give every reasonable facility TO
the promotion Of the cause of the Sabbath
under the direction of the Philadelphia Asso
citation, and, " as heretofore, heartily approves
of African Colonization, and will give it such
reasonable support as circumstances will ad-
nit"
The body is still in session.
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LossEs.--Twenty- five steamboats,, and 95
canal-boas were lost on the Mississippi last
year.
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The TELEGRAPH between Buffalo and AL
bany, New York, will soon be in operation.
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M. GOODMAN, G. A. NJ. d.,

Manufacturer and I,serter of Artifcial Teeth,
TTAS opened an office on Pennsylvania avenue,
near the Treasury building. M. G., in de-
voting his attention exclusively to this important
department of the Dental Profession, and his great
experience gives him advantages over many who
profess to insert artificial teeth in this country. Per-
sons requiring Artificial Teeth and those of moder ate
means, will find his charges moderate.
Irregularities of Childrens Teeth corrected and
prevented. Teeth extracted.
mar 23-3taw lm.
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The news BY the packet ship Northumber-
lend, arrived at New York on the 9Th, is not
important, though four days later than any yet
received from Europe.
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SPIRITS TURpENTINE, LINsEED

SPIRITS TURPENTINE,L LINSEED
all, &c. have recently received, and Will
~ sell very low
bbs. sp. Turpentine.
do Lnseed Oil.
do sp. Whiting.
do Copal and Japan Varnlshes
$50 boxes Window Glass, all sizes.
Pure, Extra, and No. |, White Lead.
Persons in want of such articles would do well
to give me a call. CHARLES SIOII,
Corner of 7h street and Pennsylvania avenue
april 7-2w
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AUCTION SALES.
SUGAR AND MoLAssEs

SUGAR AND MOLASSES
AT AUCTION IN ALEXANDRIA.
an WEDNESDAY, the 18th inst at ]
~ o'clock, will be offered at Auction, on Un-
ion Wharf, the cargo of the barque Archibald Gra-
Gle, from Mayagnez, Porto Rico, consisting of
$50 hogsheads Prime
AZ barrels Selected Sugar
ll6 hogsheads Prime
IL tierces p. II. Molasses.
Terms at sale. LAMBERT 81 MCKENZIE.
april lots A. ]. FLEMING, Auctioneer
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PREPARISG roR WAR.-The Lieut. Govern
or and the garrison have been apprised that the
Home Government has despatched twenty
thousand muskets, with percussion locks, for
the militia Of Nova Scotia and the adjacent CO
lones.-H Halyar Rec
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ROBERT OwEN.-This gentleman sailed on
Saturday IN the Prince Albert for London. He
returns to England on the same benevolent
mission that he has been engaged in for wears
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WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILRoAD.-A divi-
dend OF two and half per cent has been de-
clared for the last six months.
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ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON

BOAT. 81,
a ssNn The steamboat PHCENiX, having
SsZ.t T resumed her route, the hours of de-
parture, until further notice. will be as follows;
Leave Alexandria at 8, l03, l, 3, and o'clock.
Leave Washington at 8, IL; 2, 4, and do
]. GUY,
feb TT Captain
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Hon. James Buchanan is at Lancaster, Pa.
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VENETIAN BLINDS and WINDOW
v SASHES. 36 pair Venetian blinds
sc pair Window sashes
8 by 10-9by l2--l0b by l2-10 by AL by Is
70 by Is, and by l6, entirely new, made of
eoned material, in workmanlke manner, and well
worthy the attention of builders They will be sold
great bargain.
april BENJAMIN HUMANS,
Auctioneer and Com. Mer. bet 10 and Pa. Av.
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GRAND DIVISION, S. OF t., ID. C.-The
regular quarterly communication of the Grand
Division, Sons of Temperance, of the District
OF Columbia, will be held at their Hall on G
street, on Monday the 18th inst, at 9 o'clock,
A. M. Members are respectfully requested
to be punctual in attendance.
april lO-3t Il. X. OFFUrT, G.. S.
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n E WS ITE NJ S.

What is it but Map of busy life,
Its fluctuations, and its vast concerns p Co,cper
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OTL o. o. F.-The quarterly communication
of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia,
l. o. 0. F.. will take place at Odd Fellows Hall,
in the City Hall, on MONDAY, the 18th inst, at
p p. M.
april I0-3t THOMAS G.. DONN. II. s.