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BOOK-BINDEKS' BOARDS AND RUSST
LEATHER. 7ti1 III
RINDERS' BOARDS, from No. 25 to No. so. ana
II four hundred Skins Of Fresh Russia Leafhsr
for sale by the subscriber. at northern prices.
Also hve hundred Reams of fine Printing Paper.
"a 49,, for sale at mill prices without fre; oh.
Inquire at the Republic office j. CIDE0S ~
May 20 lR SO4>
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BY the President of the United States.
TN pursuance of law, /, WILLARD FILLMOR
4 President ofthe United States of America, do
hereby declare and make known that public sales
will be held at the aforementioned Land Offices
in the State of IOWA, at the places hereinafter de-
signated, to wit:
At the Land Office at EVANSVILLE, COM
mencing on Monday, the sixth day of June next,
for the disposal of the public lands within the fol-
lowing named townships and fractional townships,
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TIBBES'S LARGE MAP OF CALIFORNIA
VI from recent Surveys and Explorations, 1852.
Eppinger and Bakers Large Map of Texas, from
Surveys recorded in the General Land Office 1852.
j. Cordova's Map of Texas. i
Jan 80 GiF Fa7- FRANCK TAYLOR
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BRILLIANT SCHEMES
To be drawn at Wilmington, Delaware, during
the month of March, 1853,
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-. Commissioners of the General.Land Office

NOTICE TO PRE- EMPTI0N CLAIMANTS. 4
Every person entitled to the right of pre-emp-
ton to any Of the lands within the townships and
fractional townships above enumerated is required
to establish the to the satisfaction of the
lister and receiver of the proper land Office, and
seeing this notice, and before the day appointed
for the commencement of the public sale of the
lands embracing the tract claimed, otherwise such
claim will be forfeited. sz1 As II
5ls- sett4.1 IA JOHN WILSON,
Commissioner of the General Land Office
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Il ri
j Fractional township sixty seven, and townships
sixty eight, sixty nine, seventy, seventy one,
seventy two, seventy three, seventy four, seventy
of range thirty eight. 8, Z & m
Fractional township sixty seven, and townships
sixty eight. sixty nne seventy, seventy one, sew
enty two, seventy three, seventy four, seventy
five, and seventy eight, At range thirty nine.
fractional township sixty seven, and townships
sixty eight, sixty nine, seventy, seventy one, sew
7enty two, seventy three, seventy four, seventy
five, seventy six, seventy seven, seventy eight,
seventy nine, and eighty, of range forty
At the SAME PLACE, commencing on !. Monday
the public lands situated within the limits Of the
following townships and fractional townships, viz
North Of The base line and soest Of the h principal
meridian ~
Fractional township sixty seven, and townships
sixty eight. sixty nine, seventy, seventy one sew
enty two, seventy three, seventy four, seventy i've
seventy six, seventy sevep seyenty eight,seyenty
nins eighty. and eighty one Of range forty one.
Fractional township sixty seven, and townships
sixty eight sixty nine, seventy, seventy one, sev
entytwo. seventy three, seventy four, seventy five,
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North Carolina Election

PETERSBURG, Va, August 5.-An cleo
ton took place in North Carolina on
Thursday, for members of Congress, being
the first election under the new arrange
ment of the Congressional districts.
From the first district, we have returns
from the counties of Halifax and North
ampton, in which H. M. Shaw, democrat,
run ahead of David Outlaw, whig, about
100 votes, gaining from 100 to $50 in
each county, on the last Congressional
vote.
From the fourth district, wehave returns
from Wake county up to the close of the
polls on Thursday night, when the vote
stood as follows Sion H. Rogers, wing,
1249; A. W. Venable, democrat, 642; and
Lewis. democrat, CAB. There are two
democratic candidates running in this
district. One precinct only in johnson
county has been heard from, and the vote
was as follows: democrat, ia;
Venable, democrat, 90; Rogers, whig, 16O.
1t is generally believed that Rogers is
elected.
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MUSIC DEPOT.

THE UNDERSIGNED have Just completed the
i most perfect arrangements with Northern and
Eastern Publishers of Music, enabling them to
promptly supply the public with all the newest
music.
ESS3H We have constantly on hand PIANO
wv FORTES of the celebrated ROSEN-
KRANI mandatory, and being agents for the sale
of Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore
pianos, fiatter ourselves from practical eN-
perience in this department TO warrant satisfaction
to the most fastidiOus purchaser.
We have for sale also MELODEONS from the
mandatory of BISHOP & CHILD, Cleveland,
Ohio. acknowledged by judges TO be superior instrl
ments TO any OF Eastern manufacture.
We are also sole agents for the unequalled Church
and ParlOr ORGANS of POMPLITZ and RODE
VALID. The organs from this manufactory are said
TO excel all others manufactured in this country for
beauty and power Of tone.
We have also the sole agency for MARTINS I'M
rivalled GUITARS, an assortment of which, direct
from the manufacturer, we shall constantly keep on
hand.
We are likewise agents for Keller's AMERICAN
CREMONA VIOLINS, Badgers BEHM and Dia-
tonic FLUTES, the Keyed Violin. and spirited advo-
cate OF music, the sc Musical World aud Times"
We constantly keep on hand STRINGS for all in
struments, besides every thing appertaining 10 the
musical line.
Musical instruments Of every description tuned and
repcired.
HILBUS HITZ,
Music Depot, Pennsylvania avenue,
south side, four doors west OF 10th street.
ann 1-d1w
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BYE. n. sTRATToN, Auctionssr,

(Penn. arenue, south side, near 10th street,
INTENSIVE SALE of GROCERIES, LIQUORS,
Il STAND CASKS, STORE FIXTURES, &c,
the entire stock of tnekept Family Grocery Store
On WEDNESDAY morning, August 10, at 10
O'Clock, af the grocery store of Mesers. A. Davis
Co.. on Seventh street, between | street and New
York avenue, shall sell the entire stock, without
reserve, comprising
GROCERIES.
Loaf. Brown, Pulverized, and Crushed Sugars
Java, Rio, and Laguayra Coffee
Adamantine, Sperm, and Mould Candies
CASTLE, Brown, WINDSOR and Fancy Soaps
Young Hyson, Imperial, and Black Teas
Spices, Ginger, Cloves, Nutmegs, Starch, &C.
LIQUORS.
Pale and Dark Brandy
Holland and Domestic Gin
Old Rye and MOnongahela Whiskey
Claret and Port Wine
Cordial, Jamaica Spirits, &c.
sUNDRIEs.
Cords, Buckets, Baskets, Brushes
Clothes Pins, Wiring and Wrapping Paper
5000 Havana and Domestic Cigars
Tobacco, Sc. Together with the entire fixtures
Counter, Shelving, Binns Desks
Stand and Casks, Measures, &c.
Terms: $50 and under, cash over go, two and
four months credit for notes satisfactorily epdot~ed
bearing interest. E. N. STRATTGN,
aug 6-d Asctoneer.
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List Of Arrivals at the principal Hotels up to
II a m fhis dav

National HoteL-W Wilson, NO: Mrs Chew, Ga:
$ NJ Hart and lady, Ohio; ID Monieget, NO; A N
Badger, Mass; To-Day and lady, SC; Miss. Morse,
do; Gehee and lady, Ia; Miss Gouger, do; Trout
and lady and dsughter, sc: Adri, Va; Miss Hard
ing do. Hon Archer, do; Marshall, Md; Lal-
mel, do; b w Brooke, do; Digges, do + NJ Gray,
Fem; DIR Purensse, Md; w Bruce, do; Hon s B
Garvln, NY; Mot, do; Mott, do; Busle, Ky;
Mrs Peytyn, and daughter, do, Miss Bush, do; Miss
Marshall, do; w Gaining, do; r Syke ond lady, Ca;
} Worthington, Ohio; A Lergamea,; L Mckenzie,
A Farsby and lady, Md; ID Callendr, Ohio; L B
Lewis, Miss.
Bro~n's Hotei-H Eenan, Pa; A Middleton, KY;
J Brown, La; Morse, do Leper, st Lonis;
s Nicolai, Ga; + N Porter and lady, Pa; C NJ Roch,
Z BOYLE, Nd; Capin, New Mexico Z Haitian; X
Moss, Ga; Shin do; Neal, co; SOnes, Ala;
E Miller, do: G Basset, do; 3assett, do; ] Su-
van, Cal; Dyer and Ladp, st Lomis; L Dyer, do;
Dyer, do; NJ Frevillian, Va; Doty, NJ.
United States Hofel.-Maj Grenolds, Va; w Wit
head; Mrs I.add, and family; Z Bruce, Va; A NJ
Troye, do; Hrrrison, Md; Rowland, do; r Bur
ton, USA, Douglass, Tom; Nj Durnen, NM; A
Duran, South America; Il Moran, Mass; w w
Thompson; Nj Belry and lady, MIST
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INDEPENDENT POLICE.

COX KEESE, Independent Police Officers and
" Collectors, will attend 10 any business en-
trusted to them-in serving United States and Civh
Warrants Collecting and Distraiping for Rents; ar
resting Fugitives, and Agency business generally.
References-P. r Fendall, r. Wallack, w. Len
OF, w. w. Seaton, and c. 3. Wallack, esq.'s, and
to the citizens generally.
e. & X. win attend the Offices of B. K M0rsel, T.
c. Dom, J. III. Goddard, J. l.. Smith, and the JUS
tices' Offices generally, TO receive business and witt
attend 70 all business entrusted to them with prompt
ness.
05- They may be found daily at the offices of T.
G. Dom and ]. III. Goddard, Justices of the Peace,
on Louisiana avenue, adjoining the Bank of Wash
ington, who will receive any business left for them.
WILLIAM COX,
iy2l-tf A. f. l.. KEESE-
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Rumored Challenge at the Meagher Festiva

Rumored Challenge at the Msagher Festival.
Boston, Aug. AT the Meagher Fes-
tival. on Wednesday night, some feeling
of enmity is alleged to have arisen be-
tween Capt. B. S. Treanor, the chairman
of the meeting, and Mr.. ODonohue, the
recently arrived patriot.
ODonohuesays the chairman "silenced"
him while speaking, and Immediately the
gas lights were put out in the hall. Trea-
nor, hearing of O'Donohue's charges,
sent his friend, Lieut.. Kenny, of the
Shields Artillery, demanding a written
retraction. Capt. Malcahy, ofNew York,
who came on with ODonohue, acting as
his friend, declined the retraction. 1t is
said challenge ensued from Treanor.
The report is believed here.
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Candidate for Governor Of Maine,

PORTLAND, Aug. 5.-The Democrats
opposed to Pillsbury for Governor assem-
bled in this city in large numbers, march
ing through the streets with bands of
music, &c.
They nominated Hanson P. Morrill,, of
Redfield, now Land Agent of the State,
as their candidate for Governor. The
meeting was large and enthusiastic, and
many of the leading Democrats Of the
State participated in it.
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Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, August 6, IL, P. NJ.
Moderate sales of flour at previous
prices. Howard street SIS 81 q $5.37a.
Prime wheat 81 Is a 81 %. Red wheat
81 IL a 81 Is. 1000 bushels sold.
White corn IS cts; yellow corn 81 cts.
1000 bushels sold. Oats 81 cts; Rye
II cts. Whiskey 26 cts.
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CRYSTAL PALACE.-On Thursday 400
persons were admitted on single tickets;
,428 on season tickets. Cash receipts,
SLIP 90. The contributions to the
Washington Monument were $40 54.-
Total contributions, 1878 10.
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AUCTION SALES.
By Z. n. srRArroH, Austionssr,

fPemm. ove'sse, sostA side, near losA sred) I
VERY VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY
ON CAPITOL HILL. At AUCTI0N.-Op
MONDAY, August 9, II O'Clock, D. m, shall sell
at public auction the following described valuable
property, viz Lot No. 7, in square No. 757 with all
the improvements, consisting Of large Brick Dwell
frame stable, and other convsniences for a eenieel
family residence. Also, new two story brick build
ing, calculated for a country produce and grocery
business. being upon the main road leading TO Bia-
densburg The whole premises contain Is, 34S 70.
feet fronting 100 feet, more or less, on Maryland
avenue, (south front by 100 feet on ID street eaa.
The sale of the property will be absolute, and az
fords rare opportunity for capitalists or persons de
business stand; and will be sold in whole or in part
TO suit purchasers.
Terms: one-fourth cash; the residue IN equal m
stalmcnis at six twelve and eighteen months, with
interest, secured by deed OF trust.
Conveyancing at expense of purchaser.
auR 3-dts
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~ 9-lIn

Now that the sun shines forth again,
And heat oppressive fills each frame,
A plate of Ice Cream at HARvEY's Saloon,
Will make you cool and pleasant soon.
" The Proprietor in returning thanks for the pa
" tronage hitherto extended to him, socits a con-
Y tinuance of the same, and desires to inform
X families and others, that he is prepared at all
hours to furnish his celebrated ICE CREAM, from
quart upwards, which will be forwarded to their re
spective residences by his Express Wagon.
f17- Pic Mics, parties. and retailers supplied as
usual 7. M. HARVEY, Agent for
]. RUSSELL, C street,
between 9th and 9TH streets, rear of
iy 28-lm Browns Hotel.
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DY ADAMS & cos. EXPRESS we are this
ID morning in recent of select assortment of Va
riegated, Camne, Tissue, and Ultamarine PAPER,
for working artificial flowers, ROSEATES, SC. Al
SO, a few more of those magnificent Crystal Palace
and Papier Mache PORTFOLIOS; Riding Whips,
Canes, &C., at JNO. F. ELLIS,
jy2s Penn. ave., bet. 9th and 10th SITS.
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PERFTJMERY.

WE beg leave to call the attention of our friends
w and the public to Our very select assortment
of PERFUMERY, consisting in part of Barry's 4
Crumbies Tricopherous PhaOn's Hair Invigorator !;
Jules Haules ''Iustral;" RhinOceros, Bears, Rose,
Antique, Amber and Violet Hair Oil Farina's Ger
man Cologne, warranted genuine; Pomatum for the
HAIR in every shape and style, guaranteed to be first
rate. Also, Lubin's 4 Harrison's Extracts for the
Handkerchief Varying from 25 cents TO 50 cents per
bottle; Soap, Shaving Cream, Brushes, Combs, SC.
J. F. ELLIS, Penn. avenue,
augl between 9th and 10th streets.
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GRAND ATTRACTION.
&sQekkif5 &s6eIkif 80
FRESH AND CHEAP.

(Serenh street, bfueen E and F streets, kland)
THE SUBSCRIBERS having commenced the Gro
i cery b,Isnrss al the above place, in the house
formerly occupied by Mr. Reed, take this method OF
informing the citizens of the Island, and the public
generally, that they have hand, and will continue
to keep every variety of GROCERIES, China, Earth
en-, Stone, and Hardware all of which they are de-
termined to sell at unusually low prices.
They respectfully solicit a share of public patron
age. Call and xamine our stock.
iy 27-dlm CRUMP YOUNGER
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aug l-dlw

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Immediately on EX-
ID tension of United States Capitol, Washington,
fifty Bricklavers. To good workmen steady en-
poyment will be given. Wages depending upon
skill and attentOn--the average being So o.
NJ. c. MEfGS,
Captain of Engineers,
In charge Of Extension U. S. Capitol.
jy 95-ltf
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NOTICE. THIS.

TNHE subscriber having engaged in business, offers
to his friends and the patrons of Mr.. J. T. Radcli,
the former occupant of the store in Odd Fellows
Hall, Seventh street, GROCERIES of the best quail
ity, and at the lowest market price. Call and see
him.
Porto Rico SUGAR and MOLASSES, Stewards
and other Strip, Patent Sperm CANDLES, and
Family Flour. 10. RADCLIFFE.
;v ao0yy
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MORE NEW MUSIC.

My HEART IS BREAKING; De old Churchyard
Ivl Do they miss me al home; Yes, we miss thee;
Sweet Lucy May; Home ofmy youth; Sweet home,
receive me; Ida May; Lnda's gone 10 Baltimore:
My old Kentucky home; Aunt Harriet Beeeha STOW:
voice from the waves, Duet Sam Brown of
for Baltimore; oh boys carry me long; Italy, (pop-
ular Duets for piano0 Saratoga schOttische; Bun
ker Hill Quickstep; Vandalia Waltz Norfolk Fe-
male Institute polka; Villanova March Rainbow
Schottische; Golden pppin Polka; Fly-away Polka;
Variations on Lilly Dale; Love not; Would were
a boy again, &c, &c, SC.
Bertin's Instructor for the Piano; Carcass's Gui-
tar Instructor, &C., for sale at Winners Station
cry, Music, and Fancy Store. 9th street, square
from Pennsylvania avenue. iy8
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TELEGRAPHIC.
BY HOUSES PRINTING TELEGRAPH.
EXPRESSLY FOR THE EvENING STAR.
Sailing Of the Atlantic.

NEW York, August CIR. n.
The steamer Atlantic sailed from this
port to-day, taking one hundred and
fifty passengers. Among them were the
Honorable Messrs. Soule and Buchanan,
Col. Serblis, of Alabama, and Mr.. School.
craft, consul to Rotterdam. The Allan
tic takes no specie.
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A STAG CHASE.

ATT AUQUIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.
n This exciting amusement will come off on
THURSDAY next, July 28th, and on the same day
every two weeks for the balance of the season.
Firearms and Cur dogs not admitted in the chase,
nor any cornfelds to be invaded on horseback. A
large lumber of hounds are promised.
jy 26-eO4w
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nBy .. ]. MCCORMICK, Auct'r, Alexandria.
DARKER VEIN COAL at Auction

Will he sold AT auction in the city Of Alexan-
dria, Va, on WEDNESDAY next, August 10th, al
10 O'Clock, A. m, about 100 tons Cumberland run OF
pany, now lying on the Wharf of said Company, al
the foot of Queen Street, and in the lot on Union
street Immediately opposite said wharf. The Coal
will be sold i'm lots TO suit purchasers.
s. MCCORMICK, Auctioneer.
Alexandria Auo,lst f-3t
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JAMES M. HAUG.

JAMES Nj. HAIG,
MO. 1873 BALTIMORE STREET, Baltimore, Nd,
IN Importer and Manufacturer of LADIES' DRESS
TRIMMINGS, and French, German, English and
Italian GOODS, has on hand, and liz constantly re-
ceiving by direct Importation all the latest styles of
LADIES' DRESS TRIMMINGS.
to which he invites the attention of merchants visit
ing the city, all of which he will sell on the most rea
sonable terms, wholesale and retail, such as
Serpentine and Russia Braids
Melted and Plain Silk Fringes
Silk Gimps; Basket, Agate and Silk Buttons
Silk and WOrsted Laces; Embroidery Braids
Embroidery and Purse Silk, Sadders' Silk
Worsted Braids; Embroidered Gimps
Port Monnaes; Hair Brushes
Buffalo and Shell Combs
Bags and Purses; Purse Ornaments
French Perfumeries, SC, &c. Wifi
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Collectors Office. July 13. 1853.

NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS.-DEDUCTION
" FOR PROMPT PAYMENT.-Notice is here
by given that the Taxes for the year 1853 are now
due, and payable at this Office and that deduc-
ton often per cent il allowed by law for the cur
rent year, if paid before the 3lst of August ell
suing. r. J. ROCHE,
jy l4eOtd Collector.
VIRGINIA SCRIP bought At highest cash price,
by PETER A. KELLER.
jy l5-lm 18th street opp, Treasury
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New York Markets

New York Markets.
NEW YORK, August 6.-1P.N.
Breadstuffs same as yesterday. Cotton
has advanced one eighth and quarter
Stocks are quiet.
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MONTGOMERY GUARDS
EXCURSION TO AQUA CREEK,

z slA The MONTGOMERY GUARDS
$500 announce that their first
ANNUAL EXCURSION will take place on TUES
DAY, the 10th instant, on board the superior and
splendid steamer COLUMBIA, leaving Georgetown
d; O'Clock, p. H., Reily's wharf at 3, Navy Yard
at X, and Alexandra at 3; thence proceed down
the River.
Military and Cotillon Band has been engaged
for the purpose.
Supper and Refreshments at city prices.
Tickets, ONE DOLLAR-admitting gentleman
and two ladies.
&C. The Boat will be amply provided with Life
preservers. aug leo 81
DUFF SIDE COMBS, &c-LAMMOND, It'll st.,
L ed door below E, has just received supply of
Pun side Combs also, Tucking and other Combs,
Coral Beads Jet and other Bracelets, Boys Patent
Leather Belts &c, and for sale very cheap for cash.
aug l-eO3t
A UGUST number of She NATIONAL MAGA-
"A ZINE, the cheapest and best of the Month
lies. Price s. year, or ls4 cents per number.
For sale ut GRAY * BALLANTYNE'S
Bookstore, 7th street, near
~ 0-SSW Odd-Fellows' Hall.
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Tenneasee Election.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, August 5.--We have
only few partial returns from different
counties. johnson Dem. is believed to
be elected Governor.
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G. s. McELFRESH,
Under the National Hotel,

Importer of the finest brands of HAVANA CIGARS,
ID ESPECTFULIY invites the citizens of Wash
IL ington TO an examination of his stock, among
which will be found the following celebrated manu-
factories:
BEN FRANKLIN; EMPIRE CITY;
CONSOLATION; ELLABERINTO;
NEGUERIBAS; TRABUCOES;
Ell EBRO; PRANSADO CONSUELO;
REGALIA LONDRE ABEZA; LA INDIA;
ESLA ebay; LA FIRMEZA.
REGALIAS, of the choicest kind, al $3.50 per
thousand.
CHEWING TOBACCO, of the best quality, from
the most celebrated manufactures. jl4-lm.
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North Carolina Elections,

North Carolina Elections.
BALTIMORE, August 6-l Pm.
Scattering returns from North Caro-
lima show that the Democrats are gaining
everywhere.
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WANTS..

En- WANTED.-A modern built HOUSE,
m for small family, situated west Of 18th street.
Aas If desired it would be taken for several year,
and the rent paid promptly every month. Any per
son having convenient house, which they wished
carefully used, would find, in this opportunity, an
excellent tenant. Address J. ENGLISH, at this of
flee. auq 63t.
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SPOTting hteiEgence.-Ther race at the
Columbia irOtting Course. Alexandria county,
Va yesterday afternoon, was altogether one
q the finest of the season. The weather being
'aIr. large concourse Of persons assembled
|Witness the exercises" 1t was one of the
Test wagon-races that We have attended for
Sle time. The following are the details:
deOrge Nelson entered br. G. Scottie, of
Philadelphia; J. L. Doty entered br e. Doc
:', Of New York Mile heats-best three in
I've 10 wagon
First Heat-At the word ego" they went
tfRely; but before they had gone two hun
cfet yards, Doctor broke, when Scottie passed
lin At the hslf-mile post, they were neck
and neck, when Doctor again broke, and
Seottie took the lead, and came in half length
ahead. Time-2m. SOS.
Second Heat-When the word ego was
gwen, Seottie had the start by half length
D":tor again broke. but, at the half mile, Doc
'or took the lead, and came in three lengths
ahead, easy. In this heat, the Doctor broke
Three times This was the prettiest heat Of
all Astonishing every one, and he received
Inc warm applause of all lockers on. Time
IN. 5l;s.
Third Heat-Time being called, Doctor had
Tie start, but again broke, when Scottie pass
ell him at the quarter mile, and retained hi
position by coming in three lengths ahead
Time I'm. SIS.
Fourth Heat-Betting was freely offered
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Storm-Philadelphia Market.
PHILADELPHIA, August 81 P. N.
There was q heavy storm here last night.
The market is unchanged.