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CoDrnEEs or rax DfsrHIcr or CoIUxBIA The
selection made by the President, of codi6ers to
re-orgauze the legal system of the District of Col
umbia under the late act Of Congress Is in charac.
ter with his usual want Of discrimination and lack
Of judgment. Tho salary allowed these young
gentlemen, whose good fortune has received the
patronage Of this consistent administration, ID Of
sufficient magnitude, (sS, 900 per annum)to excuse
their prompt entrance upon the duties of their
station. As it is, we are informed they have re-
ceiyed two months salary, a cool $500, without
earning any portion Of 1t by burning the midnight
lamp over their Lycurgan labors. We hope the At
torney General, who flls the post of chairman Of
the distinguished trio win issue an order 10 them,
to assemble and go to work.
CIRCUIT CoURr--Judges MorseH and Danlop
presiding.--The Court after waiting in the Couit
room all day yesterday without trying any causes
adjourned over until tomorrow. The decision in
the Wells ha6eas corpus case hasnot yet been given
although 1t Is expected 1t win be delivered to.mor.
row.
The guard-house was found empty, no person
having retired to its friendly walls for shelter from
the heavy rain of last night.
See the advertisement Of the Franklin Fire Com
pany in another column, relative to their Ball.
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Ok CENT DAGUERREOTYPES
80 are still making splendid pictures, for TWEEN
ty.fve cents and upwards, and have just received
splendid assortment Of Fancy Cases, which we will
sell at reduced pricess
Call early; satisfaction always given.
Gallery on Pennsylvania avenue, between Ninth
and Tenth streets, over Calls jewelry store.
G. ID. STEWART,
ap 21--lm Proprietor
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BOOTS, SHOES, AND TRUNKS.

UUST opened, and now ready for inspec-
a. ton, at ID. Il. WALLS Boot, Shoe, and Trunk
Emporium, large, varied, md well-selected spring
and summer stock of Boots, Shoes, and Trunhs,
among which are
Ladies' morocco, kid, and lasting Caters
Boots, Slippers, Ties, and Buskins
Misses do do
Childrens' Shoes, in great variety
Gcntlemens patenteather and calfskn Boots
Shoes, Congress CATERS Pumps, &c.
Boys and youths do
With all the most approved and fashionable styles
Of Shoes manufactured all Of which will be sold at
exceedingly low prices
In addition to the above, an extensive assortment
Of Trunks, Carpet Bags yalises, and Satchcs, very
cheap.
call is solicited from all who are In want of great
bains as am determined to sell cheap as this
cheapest d. r. WALL,
No. "a, opposite Centre Market,
between Seventh and Eighth streets.
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ALL PAIN CURED LIKE MAGIC E
Use DIR. Eose,s Pain c nreI.-This nreparn-

Use DIR. Roses Pain urer.-This prepare
~ ton Is truly the wonder Of the sgei Cures
Sides, Breasts, Corns, Bruises, Chilblans, Ague or
Jumps in the Breasts, Corns, Bruises Sprans,
Tooh-Achc, Ear-Ache, Stiff Neck, Sore Throat, Pain
in the Bowels and Stomach, Sudden Colds, &C.
The Pain Curer being fne Tonic Mixture, is also
used with great benefit in Weak Stomach and Bowels,
likewise for Fever and Ague. Whenever you have
pain, use the Fain Curer freely and you will obtain
Immediate relief II acts like magic Every family
should have bottle In the house in of accident
or sudden sickness. 1t is truly the poor mans friend,
and the rich mans securtyl2 l-2, Is, and 30 cents.
The Great Cough and Consrnptipe Medicine.
DIR. j. y. Roses Cough Syrup or Expec-
torant, for the radical Of Consumptos Coughs,
Colds, Hoarscness, Asthma, Bronchitis Splitting Of
Blood, Inflammation Of the Lungs or Throat and all
Pulmonary Diseases This preparation not only
cures Consumption, if taken in time but il forti6es
the system against future attacks. As Cough Medi-
cine, it is the best in the world 1t is used and
recommended by Physicians at home and abroad.
In bottles. so cents and 81.
To Cure Dyspepsia and Liver Complaints.
DIR. Roses Dyspeptic or Liver Compound.
sure cure for Dyspepsia Sour Stomach. Indigestion
and Liver Complaint. This Compound, used with
DIR. Roses Family Pills. has cured thousands Of con-
6rmed Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint II lis tonic,
Attentive Stomach and Liver Medicine, and was re
commended by the late celebrated Dr. Physck-
so cents
DIR. J.. 3. Resets Alternative, or Family
Pills, for Liver Complaints, Dyspepsia, Indigestion,
Sour Stomach and Costiveness These Pills like all
OF DIR. Roses Medicines, contain no Mercury; they
mild in purging, and when used with the Dys-
peptic Liver Compound viii cure these formidable
complaints-25 cents.
For Bilious Habits, Bad Cold,, and Fever and
dgm.
DIR. j. n. Roses Anti-BiIious, or Rail-
road Piiis.--These Pills called Railroad Pills,
because they 20 ahead Of all other Pills in their good
effect; Active Purgative OF Catharc Medicine,
they have no equal free from gripping, carrying of
all secretions aud bile from the stomach and bowels,
they can be taken at all seasons by both sexes Of all
ages, and without regard 10 weather exposure. II
taken with DR. Roses Fever and Ague Tonic Mixture
they will prevent and the most stubborn OF
Fever and Ague, or Bilious Fevcrs.-l2 l-2 and
20 cents.
All whose constitutions are impaired by disease, or
weak by nature should read Dr. J. II. ROSES kedi-
cal ddvise, (which contains description Of the ds.
Of our climate and the mede of treatmept) II
can be had without charge, Of
z. b. GILMAN,
@. ST0TT a CO.,
w. II. GILMAN,
]. w. NAIRN
PATTERSON 4 MARIN,
D. B. CLARK
H. ii. MCPHERSON,
w. T. EVANS
KIDwELL a LAWRENCE,
J. B. MOORE,
washington. D. @.
J. L. KIDwELL,
Georgetown,
And by all dealers In Alexandria, Virginia
mar 7-enif sm
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ABOLISH THE RENT DAY.
rHNHE Union Land Association offer, thi

spring, unusual advantages 10 persons desi.
rous Of procuring Homestead" For ST5 each, pay
able % month, they will SELL in fee simple, beanii-
full building lots, ON graded streets, and win erect
thereon such houses rs may be desired, for which
only the net cash price will be charged and that pay
able by small monthly nstalments The situation is
directly opposite the Navy Yard, commands fine
views Of the city and river is proverbia for health
and good water and is in every way admirably adapt
continue paying rent, when, with the same money,
they can purchase free home, which must double
in value long before the last nstalment upon II falls
due? Early application is necessary as but few Of
the $50 lots offered last summer remain unsold.
JOHN FOX, Secretary,
Office Seventh street. above Odd Fellows Hall.
an 23--3m.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

VNHE MndeTs1gned having rented hnd re.
il fitted the long-established BATH HOUSE on
street. in the of the National Hotel, has this
day opened II TO the public.
Baths, hot or cold, always in readiness from A.
NJ. TO 10 p. NJ Single tickets, 25 cents FIVE tickets
81 90. Salt Baths, l2AS cents extra
The water is supplied from large natural spring
on the premises, and the public may rely upon the
neatness and permanency Of the establishment
A limited number of tickets will be issued, ap-
plication TO 7. +. SAUNDERS.
NAV l--lwd
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~ ID. GILMAN, Druggist, has removed
A<s to 52s Seventh street. opposite 10 the Patriotic
Bank and Is prepared 70 IN all orders for Medi-
cines, Paints, Oils, and Glass on accommodating
terms. Strict attention viii be paid 10 physicians
prescriptions at all hours Of the day and sight The
night bell is on the right Of the store door.
ap 1s--lmf
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CARUsI's MAY FESTIVAL.

EAformer patrons and pupils, L. CARUSI has been
induced to repeat again his Annual May Festival,
which has for long series Of years been so impor-
tant an event TO the young. 1t will take place on
Tuesday evening, May sth.
L. G. can only say that this last Jubilee will not be
inferior to any previous one. The Assembly Band
has been engaged and those who have danced TO its
music can appreciate its merits.
Every possible arrangement has been made to pro-
mote the happiness and comfort Of his patrons and
friends.
may 2-Steod Intel and Union
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The outstanding debt Of the province OF Canada,
on the lst of January 1855, is stated, in official
documents, at s21,779,746. The revenue Of the
province for the year 1855, including balance in
the treasury from 1854, was s9,3eO,077.
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FIRE IN MEcKLESBuRG.- barn Of Mr.. Ed
Larry, jr., in Mecklenburg county, containing hi
whole tobacco crop, was burned on the 10Th inst.
together with 400 acres Of woods
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UNITED STATES COUNT OF CLAIMS.
Real Estate, Bees.y Land. ana ,l,. General

Agency, at Washington City.
THARLES K SHERMAN, Attorney at Law,
~ and JAMES Q. WALKER, OF Tennessee, late
Reading Clerk in the House Of Representatives have
associated themselves together for the purpose Of
before the recently established Court Of Claims Con-
gress, or the several Executive Departments.
In all asesbefore the Court Of Czainss and Others
involving legal questions, they will be aided by Mr..
CHAaLEs f. SHEanAS, well known here, and In the
South and West as an experienced lawyer. They
will give personal and prompt attention TO all busis
ness intrusted to them, and particularly TO Bounty
Land cases. as well to renting leasing selling and
purchasing Real Estate.
They beg leave to refer to members and ex-mem.
bers OF Congress in the several States and Territories
and TO the correspondents of Mr.. Charles f. Sherman
Once No. 4l5 Third street, one door north of
Gadsby's Hotel April 23-deo&wtf
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~ Hon. Alexander II. Stevens, Of Georgia, |
Is said, declines canvassing his district any further
believing that his cause is hopeless one, 1Sam'
having marked him.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND FIREMENsS, MILITARY.
CLUB, AND CIVIC BALL.


THE Frankiin Fire Company take pleas
- ure In announcing TO the public that they will
give grand Firemens, Military, Club, and Civic
Ball, at the National Theatre, on
TUESDAY EVENING, MAYl5
And they assure the public no pains or expense
VIII be spared TO make this one Of the most magnif.
cent entertainments Of the season.
Particulars given in future advertisement.
may 4--3tFrSatMon
THNHE CELEBRATED AND POPULAR
- DRAMATIC DI0RAMA Of the Battle Of Bum
ker Hill and Destruction Of Charlestown, (not q
painting) will be open for exhibition at
ODD FELL0WS' HALL,
on Tuesday evening; May LIST, and continue every
evening during the week. Also, on "Wednesday and
Saturday afternoons.
Doors open afternoon at two, TO commence at three
o'clock Evening at seven, TO commence at eight
o'clock
. Admission IS cents. Children accompanied by
their parents half-price.
april 28--lw*
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COLLECTOR AND AGENT.

COLLECTOR AND AGENT.
HNHE Subscriber offers his Services TO the
u public as agent to take charge Of property,
collect accounts, or transact such business as NAV
be intrusted TO him. Any communication addressed
to him at his residence of Ninth and N streets
NORTH or left at William R. Riley's store corner Of
Eighth street and Pennsylvania avenue, will receive
prompt attention
He has for sale houses and lots in various parts Of
the city, on accommodating terms.
ap lily A. GLADM0N.
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SHocKiSe.--The wife Of Rev Mr.. Scott, Uni
versalist clergyman in Jericho, Vermont, while
under the influence Of insanity recently murdered
one Of her children, during the absence of her
husband.
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PROPOSALS FOR THE WESTERN
MARKET HOUSE.
Mayors OFFICE Nav / 1855.

DROPOSALS will be received at this of
IL flee until Tuesday next the 8th May for
the erection of the Western Markethouse in the First
Ward according to the plans and specifications in the
Mayors Office which can be examined daily from 3
to O'Clock by persons contemplating bidding there
for The proposals will state the price for the
plete work and bond and security will be required
for its faithful execution. For the committee.
may 2-eotd JNO T. TOWERS, Mayor.
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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, &c.

NHE undersigned RESPECTFULLY call The
u attention Of the public 70 the superior toned
Rosewood Parlor Organ, from the celebrated factory
Of Henry Erben, Of New York. winch Is placed in
the Picture Gallery of the Smithsonian Institute w
the consent Of Prof Henry Secretary of said Inst.
tute and which exhibition at the late Fair II
the METROPOLITAN Mechanics Institute.
Wehayc also on hand one Of those beautiful Dol.
ian Pianofortes, from the factory Of T. Gilbert Co.,
Boston, and splendid Papicr Mache Case PsrlUr
Melodeon, mnde by 7. q. Gardner a Co., Connecticut
The last named instruments be at the Music
Depot Of Messrs. Hiibus 4 Hitz, Pa. avenue.
For terms, &c- apply to the undersigned, at bis
residence.
Instruction given on all the above instruments,
and in Vocal Music. j. Z. SCHEEL a CO.,
sp 30--eotf No. 462 l4th street west.
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The SEcoSD BABY.-Betwsen the first baby and
the second baby what falling of Is there, my
countrywomen Not in intrinsic value, for the
as any :" but in the imaginary value with which IL
is invested by its nearest kin and more distant fe-
male belongings. The coming Of the first baby in
household creates an immense sensation that OF
the second is comparatively commonplace affair.
The first baby is looked for with anxiety, nursed
with devotion, admired with enthusiasm, dressed
with splendor and made to live upon system.
Baby number two IL not longed for by any one,
except, perhaps, the mother Is nursed az a matter
Of course, and admired as matter OF courtesy Is
dressed in the cast-off clothes Of number one, and
gets initiated into life without much ceremony Of
system. 1885,
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DRUG STORE.

TIME undersigned has taken the entire
u charge Of the Drug Store, corner Of nth street
and Penn. avenue, and hopes by strict attenton
TO business, day and night TO from Physicians
and the public, share Of their patronage.
Strict attention given 10 compromising Physicians
prescription, and family rcceips.
Swans Atmospheric Soda Water, with the most
delicious Syrups, are had at all hours.
Old Wines and Brandies for Medical purposes for
sale, obtained from Col. Laurence.
ap e--3tswd2mo DOCT. H. HOLT.
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GoLp--Taces Of gold having been discovered
on the farm Of Or. r. b. Alexander, Of this county,
near the old Cotton Factory, measures have been
taken for further search and fun examination.
TAI,y Gazefis
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TAKE NOTICE.

TAKE NOTICE.
TUNHE undersigned IL prepared to furnish
u TO order, Lookingglasses, Portrait and Pic
ture Frames, Of any sire pattern ALSO marble top
Pier Tables, with brackets; Room Moulding. Look
ing-glasses inserted in old frames.
Also, all kinds of old work regilt with despatch
and on reasonable terms.
JOHN WAGNER,
255 Penn. avenue, near Tive fth street,
an IT, Opposite Kirkwood House
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AUCTION SALES.
BY c. M. BOTELEH. Auctioneer.

by c. w. BOTELEH. Auctioneer.
EXTENSIVE SALE OF CITY PRO-
IL poEty at Auceion.--On Friday, May 1itb,
commencing at IL o'clock, NJ shall sell at my store
the following named city property, viz:
Square l07s, Lots Nos !, q 8, is, IA, is, Ie, II,
and 10
/" III, Nos. Is and ", s each Containing
" 500, "S sss 4. AZ, and A.. each containing
5sS, mo. Ii, 5000
ga, No2, 8,7S6
= ~ Nos. aud 4, each containing e.4sGf
FL 4,704 feet
Gle, Z No. II, containing 5000 feet
e02, Nos. 9, and ., each containing
ss4, 10, Z. containing 1873 feet
$685. mo. 5, 1920
/" s4S, I" No. is. improved by two two-story
frame houses
I" S4s, mo 10 improved by four two-storY
$40, part of Lot 25, improved by two two-sto,y
frame houses
+" 543, Lots Nos II, 30, 81, %, 20, and "a
ls., No. 70, containing 1891 squ,se feet
I" 23s, No. ii, 4,o55
I" 72s, No. Is. s,e75
!. 49, iss, Nos. 2, :. ands.
oSpy No. - CuutuiuluB SpoiE b4uuIu 1871
!" IRA, the whole square
/" lao, Lots. Nos 80 and so
N. Of $50, Lot No. !
!" 53b, part Of Lot NOT
!" 755, subdivision Of Lots | and 2, s lots, COZ.
tanning from 1000 70 270o feet
zsS, part Of Lot No. = containing 5000 feet
5ss' DO Of Lot No 4, containing 600 fee,
7ss, DC s.,a. I, DC 9, !. adjoining do, 90 feet
754, half square, embracing Lots Nos, has,
- j., =, 10, II, and IS. containing
rs R Rss lo and containing s sGsS 's'
ssS. part Of lot 3, 200
!" s Sc, Z 5, s,sss
S74, valuable corner facing Railroad Depot.
!" III, Lot No. 8, containing 7,o44 feet
:" 492, Lot Nos and 10, each containing a,a5
I" GAS, the whole square, containing $3.50 fit
{" 1928, part Of lot No and the whole lot ., corr
tanning 1919 feet
" 100, Lot 81, improving with two two-stoIy
frame houses
!" 544, Lot o. improving with one two-story
1t T Is; ss'i s'' : containing 5sss s
1lo9, Lots Nos 10 and 90
g $50, the whole square s3,652
= 1919, LOT NO. ID, sb ''ystta 4poou
!" 1898, Lot No. IA, 4,g0l g
1910, Lots Nos. !, Q, 16, II, and IS, containing
from 9,427 TO IL 400 feet
of 1928 Lot ct No No containing l2,sss feet
'qo.as 1859 cs Lot No No. 3, 1900 ZOO Z
/" lilo, Lots S, 6,7, 8, Q, 10, II, ID, 49, and Il.
containing 1850 to GALS feet
1083, 81 s, 81, s, 8, 10, and IL, containing
from 900 to 1916 feet
154, Lots 8, 4, and IL
T" re, Lot No. IL, containing 5000 feet
:" 956, the whole square s1,2ll "
" 1908, Lot No. IL, 1880 /"
7" 1907, Lot No. IA, 6756
" 437, part of Lot II, improving by four two
story frame houses.
Terms liberal and made known at SALE
Catalogues descriptive of locality, front aud DEPTH
Of each lot &C. viii be ready for distribution tho
9Th of May
ap $500 Iron Hall
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SILVER spoons, Silver Tea-sets, Fine
- Gold Watches, Rich Gold Jewelry. Also, q
large assortment Of Spectacles Of every quality and
variety Of other goods, which viii sell at the
Wholesale price by the single article. Do not fail u
call before making your selections, At
No. Ala, Pennsylvc -ia avenue
Between 1-2 and 9Th streets,
Sign OF the Large Spread Eagle,
III. o. HOOD.
N. b. Chronometers, Duplex, and other Fine
Watches carefully repaired and warranted 10 give
work made 70 order, and Jewelry repaired at short
notice, II. o. HOOD.
mar 2o-H (Sent and Globe)
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A young stockholder having married fat old
widow with $l0O, 900 says II wasn't his wife's face
that attracted him 40 much as the figure
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REAL EsrkrE.-Wednesday evening Messrs.
Green Scott, auctoneers, sold at auction lot No.
], in square No. 4, on the corner Of north X and
26th streets at IA cents per foot, TO L. J. Middle
ton, Esq.
Also, at the same time, lot No. 10, square 80, on
Virginia avenue, between cath and 26th streets, at
cents foot, TO VIM Tony.
Lot No IL, same square, sold for cents per
foot, and was bought by Jno. Morgan
The same firm also sold on Wednesday part Of
the lot, No. Ia, in square 247, with small brick
tenement upon the same, for s6o5, TO @. r. Millar,
Esq The estate fronted on an alley between New
Jersey avenue and L streets, and 18th and 14th
streets.
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TAX Satisfy the collectors notice, in an
other part Of this paper, i win be seen that the
estates to be sold for taxes which not effected
on the 10th of April, win again be exposed at the
Aldermen's Chamber, City Hall, on Monday next
at ten O'CLOCK.
money, capitalists can put their money to n more
profitable use, which accounts for the dullness Of
the former sale, and the general apathy which pre-
vailed in regard TO large lots with houses upon
them
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EE II is curious fact that, during the period
OF 1913 years, the 6rst-born OF the Austrian house
has always been girl
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ROMAN CATHOLIC CLUB.-Tbe Universe Is the
name of a new Club organized a year or two since
on religious foundation--the only one of the kind
in New York, or, we believe, in the world. Il oc-
cupies apartments in hired house In the upper
part Of Broadway, and is supplied with refresh
ments from restaurant in the cellar; II has a
spacious and pleasant aperture cut fos reading
room fronting on Broadway, and pleasant but
small dining room In the rear. The members Of
the Universe must be Roman Catholics. Among
its members are Charles 0'Conor, James T. Brady,
and many Of the foreign Roman Catholic merchants
doing business in New York. II Is the only one OF
our clubs that has distinct character, that was
formed, Ike the clubs Of Loudon for the benefit Of
A class Lidune
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Another SrRAIGHr-ouT William johnson,
ESQ.,, of Harrison, brother of Gov. Joseph John
son, has openly espoused the American party |
His son, Mortimer, took that path some time ago.
Thus Is Americanism making inroads upon the
very elite Of the Virginia Dcmocracy--for both
these gentlemen have long been prominent Dem
ocrats.
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JUST RECEIVED.

JUST REVIEWED.
a LARGE supply of Drugs, Fancy Arti-
"A cles, Perfumery DC, &c.
/ keep constantly on hand all the popular Family
Medicines, and everything pertaining 70 my line Of
business.
Also, large stock of hose prime Segars that gave
Nee. Institute.
o. BOSWELL, Druggist,
Corner Maryland avenue and 18th street,
and Ala and Z streets, Island
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MUSICAL CONVENTION.
TIME friends Of Sacred Music In WASH
- ington, and citizens generally, respectfully
informed that Musical Convention under the patron-
age Of the
s Union Choir Association
will be held in the Smithsonian Institution on the Sth
9TH 10TH and II tn Of May terminating with Public
Concert ON Friday evening, the 18th.
The exercises will be under the direction Of Prof
l. b. Woodbury. of New York, whose books have
been 50 generally adopted by the various Choirs Of
this city.
The Convention will hold three sessions each day,
commencing at 10 A. NJ, on Tuesday the 9Th May,
during which Anthems, Chants Trios, Duets, Solos,
and Glees will be practised accompanied by course
OF lessons in execution, STYLE delivery vocalization
expression articulation, &c. The Public Concert on
the closing evening, will also be under the direction
Of Prof w.
This enterprise is earnestly commended to the at
tention of musical brethren in the District and
in adjoining cities Circulars, stating more fully the
objects Of the Convention, be had on application
to 7. j. Magruder, d street, near 7th.
TERMS:
Season Ticket embracing also the closing Con-
cert,) 81.
Single Tickets admitting toany ofthe sessions,
or to the Concert only,) rs cents.
Tickets can be had on application as above.
may 2-d5t Intel. and Union ThFSand Tul
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FOR RENT.
TUyHE Two-story Brick Dwelling on Po-
u tomac street, one door south Of ST. Johns Epis-
copal Church, Georgetown.
Apply TO r Cruikshank, on Bridge street, or Geo.
Waters, on Water street ap 2s--d