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',,HIRrYONE BUILDING sITEl, CONTAI,

1'HIRTY-ONE BUILDING SITES. CONTAIN
ing about five ACRES each, on n credit of Id years
within twenty-five minutes ride Of the City Post Of
fee for sale. lying between Washington and Ria
densburg, distant from the central portion of the
city from 2I5 to 81 miles. The tract presents a
ront on three public roads, is in good neighbor-
hood and rapidly improving section OF the country.
We will sell the above lots on 4 credit of 10 years
and on such terms as we sure Will insure to the
purchaser an easy mode of payment. On many OF
the abnve lots there are fine groves of oak trees OF
the original growth, and also some fine Springs OF
water.
We offer these lots TO residents of Washington
who would reside IN the country and at the same
time be able to attend to business IN the city
Also, tract OF good land ad Joining the same
of about thirtyfive acres improved by good dwell
ling house; has on it fine spring and spring hou Sc
two groves Oflarge oak wood and is well fenced.
For the above either improvedo or unimprnved city
property will be taken in exchange at fair vaua
ton.
For photographic plats OF the ground and further
explanations of the terms Of sale inquire of
JNO. u. KtBBEY,
No 4 Columbia Place.
Corner 7th street and Louisiana avenue.
mar 9l-pOl0f
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.ARASOL6.

DARASOLS.
4 100 very rich and cheap Parasols, all cnIors
Straw Bonnets and Misses Fluts, great variety
Rich BOnnets and Ribbands
40 dozen Linen cambric Handkerchefs in fancy
boxes, at 81 so per dozen; we think good
bargain
Embroidered and Clear Lawn Handkercbiefs in
great variety
500 yards Swiss Edging, l2c., worth Csc.
30 dozen black Nei Milts, from so cents up, very
cheap
Is dozen best French Kid Gloves, all shades
My stock is large and well assorted, and pur-
chased al the very lowest prices.
Customers VIII be pleased 10 favor me with q call
and they shall be srteniivey shown through il, anu
the goods offered al small advance
WIN. X. RILEY,
Corner 9Th ST., opp. Centre Market
mar 3l-lm
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BY j. @. MCGUIRE. Auctfonssr.
ENXCELLENT HOUSEKEEPING EFFECTS
IL at Auction'-On MONDAY morning, April 10th,
at O'Clock, at the quarters of Lieut. j. c. Cash
inside the Washington Navy Yard. shall sell n
excellent lot of Housekeeping articles, comprising
Handsome Plush and Leather covered Arm Chairs
Walnut Etagere, Iron Hat Rack
EXceen; Hair and husk Mattresses
Beautiful French China gold band Teaware
French and Stone China Breakfast and Dinner
ware
Silver-plsied Casters, Spoons and Forks
Paiian Marble Pitchers, Butter Tubs, &c.
Silver plated Ivory handled Dessert Knives
Excellent Tale Cutlery
Bronze Candeabras
G. assware, Chatting Dishes
Scales and Weights
Iron framed oval Toilet Glassware
Very superior Refrigerator
Stoves, Tin Safe, &c.
Together with the usual assortment of Kitchen
Requisites.
The above articles are all nearly new and of ex-
cellent quality. Terms cash.
JAS. e. MCGUIRE,
ap Id Auciioneer
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New York MARKETS.

New YORK, April IL Cotton is unchanged,
with a moderate demand At previous ratsc.
Flour is upward and 6ru--Seuthsrn firm at
$i0s$l0.50. Wheat is upward and firm Corn
is firm, with an upward tendency; sales Of
mixed at 81. 06s$I OF. Pork is sitter, hut not
QUO ably higher; sales Of old mess at SIS IS;
new mess, $l7.56 Beef Is upward and firm
Lard is unchanged. Whisky 6rmer ct $50
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Baltimore larksfa

BALTIMORE, April l2-Flour Ia UNCHANGED
and receipts are small. Limited sales at $IO
for super Howard street, and % IS . $40 for
City Mills. Wheat Is unchanged. with small
rec.ipts Small sales of red at 81 10 . 81 50,
and white at 81 50 a 81 so. Corn IL upward;
sales Of white at ss 1909; ye Low 100 l02c.
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SToNEI STONE!. STONE!!!

-rII nEpS co,,,.ctors and Others are hefeby
oa n,iss1 ,,., Curb. PIse, Coping and Building
5To SHIaee' hi s STONE STEPS 81 Is, Ss;,
viii be usual from %n those ssd woSsss
quaiii l,ir NV The late Timothy O'Nraie and MS
S'I,i's soI nricss aaj terms supy Ia the ne-
.ia, at Ma. on X street, and 81 J. Van hswlehs
S,'nIer ward, Seventh street bridge, washington.
na-ow. Agent for the Proprietor
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DIE D.

On the morning Of the 10th instant, JOHN Nc
GLUE, OfcOnsumptiOn, in the 10th year of his age
On Wednesday evening, at 9K O'Clock, Of Pneu-
monia, CHAS. 8. TURNER, in the 22d year of his
age.
His friends and acquaintance are requested &c
attend his funeral from ,he residence of Robert w
5mOOt, Bridge street, Georgetown, to morrow Fri
day afternoon, at O'Clock.
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By J. G. MCGUIRE, Aust,oneer.

CHEAP LOTS FOR SALE AT AUCTION
~ On MONDAY afternoon, April 10th, at 5
O'Clock, at my Auction Rooms, 1 shall sell seven
building Lots, each l8 feet inches front, by liza
feet inches deep, comprising lots Nos and g, in
square No 653, ON Half street west, south Of the
Capitol, on the Island.
Also, Lot No. 9, in square No. 6, divided into
three lots of ~ feet inches front each by about
% feet deep, situated on Virginia avenue, near the
corner Of 26th street These lots are valuable
for sand used by brickmakers, and their contguity
to the canal basin, or for building lots.
Terms: One fourth cash; the balance in g. 6, 9,
and II months, satisfactorily secured, bearing in
terest. Title indisputabIe.
ap I'D JAS. c. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer
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Ey GREEN 4 SCOTT. Auetion.ers

BY GREEN T. SCOTT. Auctionsers.
VALUABLE FRAME HOUSE AND LOI S al
Auctisa.-On TUESDAY, the 10th instant,
shall sell, in front of the premises, at O'clock
p. m, parts Lots Nos 10 and -, in Square No. SAB,
~ Cottage House. containing five good and conve
nientIy arranged rooms, with passage and kitchen
and cellar, and all necessary outbuildings.
The above described property fronts On AZ street,
As feet inches, between X and SITS. south, run
ming back 100 feet to a Is feet alley.
Title indispu;abs.
Terms of sale One quarter cash the balance a
credit off, IL and lS months, for notes bearing in
terest from the day of sale
A deed given and deed of trust taken
GREEN & SCOTT,
apr I'D Auctioneers.
&c The above sale IL postponed I'm
consequence of the rain until FRIDAY, the 18th in
slant, at half past O'Clock.
GREEN & SCOTT,
ap lid Auctioheers.
By GREE q SCOTT, Aucttonssrs.
SNEVEN VALUABLE LOTS AT AUCTION
- On WEDNESDAY, 18th instant, we shall sell
at O'Clock p. M, "a ,2371< feet of Ground, having
front On street south I4S feet inches, and 9th
street east 283 feet 10 inches.
The above described property is handsomely 10
ccted, slant from lhe Navy Yard but few min
utss' walk.
Terms One half cash balance in one and two
years. the purchaser 10 give notes for the deferred
payments, bearing interest from the day of sale.
deed given and q decd of trust taken.
GREEN SCOTT,
l0-eod Aucticneers.
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BY j. G. MCGUIRE, Auctionesr.
By BARNARD & BUCKLEY,
GeOrHefnxVn

T0OD AND NEARLY NEW FURNITURE q
" Auction.-On FRIDAY morning, the 18th in
stant at 10 O'Clock, we will sell, al the residence
Mr. Geo Cooley, on Prospect street, near High, tn
enure Household Furniture, as
Mahogany Sofa and Side Tables
Do and cane Chairs and Rocker
Parlor, hal and chamber Carpets
Bureaus, Bedsteads, Feather Beds
Hair and shuck Mattresses, Wardrobe
Girandoles, Curtains, Looking Glasses
Settee, Lounges
With Kitchen Utensils
And many other articles TENS nj sale.
BARNARD & BUCKLEY,
ap lid Auctioneers
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q. 8. Commercial Agent Abscouded

NEW YORK, April ll.-lntelligence from
Aux Cages mentions that Mr.. 0aksmith, u. 8.
Commercial Agent at tb at port, had absconded
considerably in debt, aud that Israel knight
had been appointed his successor.
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'It is singular that while Louis N Napoleon,
Lord Lyndhurst and the London Times are
stoutly opposing the admission of Prussia to
the deliberations of the Vienna conference, the
original maker of the war, Turkey, should be
ordering its ambassador at this conference to
demand Prnssia's participation sn them!
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New York Stock Market.

NEW York, April IL Stocks are dropping.
Money Is unchanged. Sales at the first board
Of Cleveland and Toledo Railroad, 73i; Erie
Railroad, SIT; Canton Company 27i. $50;
Reading Railroad, S5s; Cumberland Coal Com
rary, 29s; Pennsylvania Coal Company, los I:
New York Ctnral Railroad, sis; United
States 6's, 1867, ll7f
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!. HIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE that the

I subscriber hath obtained from the Orphan 9
Court of Washington County, in the District Of Co
lcmba letters testamentary on the peTsonal estate
of James NJ Davis, late of Washington county, de.
ceased. All persons having claims against the SAID
deceased, are hereby warned 70 s1nipit tne SAM,
with the vouchers thereof 10 the subscriber on or
before The 9th day Of March next; they may other
wise By law be excluded from all benefit ofthe said
estate.
Given under my hand this 9th day Of March, 1888.
JOSEPHINE DAVIS,
mar 39-Th3w E1ecutnx.
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Wants.

WANl ED-A WOMAN WITHOUT INCUM-
w berance, TO COOK md wash Tor a small family
Colored persons preferred there are others Of that
ass IN The family. No objection, however, 10 a
white person To one capable and honest good
home and wages will be gwen. Address &c L -
1T This office. apI2-3,
UTANTED-A FEMALE TEACHER 10 take
w charge Of a School of Small children az
Pie isant Grove, near Washington, ID. c. ALberal
salary, with board, viii be given. Apply
GEO. + MASSEY,
Agent, No 24s ThiTteentn street.
an I9-3fs
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VALUABLE BUILDING LOT AND STONE
v Foundation for sale at very great sacrifice
for cash or short credit, beautifully located on Sd ST.
near the City Hall, being part of Lot Is, Square
30, having front of 20 feet and SO feet inches
deep, and has the privilege of brick wall adjoin-
ing. Apply to
X. LUNDY,
No: las Bridge street, Georgetown, ID. c.
ap eff
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BV j. &. MCGUIRE, Aucaioneer.
ap I'D

DEREMPTORY SALE BY ORDER OF TRJJs
Z tee Of extensive stock of Dry Goods-By vir
tue OF deed Ia trust the subscriber will sell ai
public sale on WEDNESDAY, AprI 18Th. ar 10
O'Clock, (and continue from day to day until the
whole is disposed 90 at the old stand of the late
fl m of Hall & Brother, on Seventh street, the most
extensive and valuable stock of Dry Goods ever
offered at public sale in the District of Columbia
amounting TO over forty thousand dollars in value
and comprising, IN part
Between thirteen and fourteen thousand dollars
wsrh of desirable Dress Silks.
Three thousand five hundred dollars worth Of Vel
vet, Brussels, riree-ply, and Ingram Carpets,
Hugs, Oh-Cioths, and Canton Mattings.
Twenty three thousand dollars worth of assorted
s2ols, Srch Us Bereges, Berege Delaines,
Mousseline Delaines ofaIl kinds Ilaid, stripe
ana PLAN Cambrics. embroidered Grape
Shaws, some very rich; Bay Stale Shawls,
Cashmere Shaws, long ami square; French
MennOes, BombasinS, and Alp1cas n large
quantity French, English and American
Lawns; French and English Ginghams. Cal
icOes, Cloths, CassimrIes, Vesting,, Linen
Drillings, Boys wear; Tweeds, Cassinets,
Table Cloths, Damask Napkins, Brocatels,
Curtain MuslInS, Silk aad Cotton Hosiery,
SIX anu Linencambric handkerchiefs, Twill
led Jeans, Black and Green Summer Cloths,
Parasols, and Bonnets; Crash; Marsees
and Allendale Quilts; Penitentiary Plaid ;'ot-
ton, Pulled Cloth, double and single width !;
Sleeps Gray Cassinets, kirseys, Kid Gloves,
Lisle thread Gloves, Kentucky Jeans, Under
shirts and Drawers, Silk Nantes, CIoakS,
Grass Cloths, and great many other goods
too numerous To mention.
The goods will be sold in lots to suit merchants.
Terms of sale: 500 and uI.der cash over that
sum and under S40oa credit Oftwo and four months;
over $500 credit Of two, four, and six MONTHS oT
satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest.
No goods will be delivered until settled fOr
RICHARD WALL ACH, Trustee.
ap I'D JAS. c. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer
BY j. G. MCGUIRE, Auctionesr.
L ONG BOAT AND SAILS AT PUBLIC AUG
Il tiOn.-On THURSDAY afternoon, April 18th,
at O'Clock, | shall sell, at Easby's Wharf,
One Long Boat and Sails
Terms: A credit of go and 30 DAYS for notes sat
isfactOrly endorsed, bearing interest.
JAS. e. MCGUIRE,
an ll-2t
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Steamer Sunk

Albany, April 10.-The steamboat SpIen-
did, while on her trip down on Thursday eve
ming, ran into a ledge of rocks called Two
Brother" near Cold Spring where she now
remains firm. The passengers were all safely
landed a. Cold Spring.
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Arrival Of the Arifabe, 90

NEW ORLEANS The Arissbs has arrived
nero with Mexican dates of the Sd but the
papers contain no news Of impor,ancs
lHs MARkEr.-cotton is upward and frm;
sales OF $500 bales Of Orleans niddlins
Liverpool sterling a9I.
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Auction Eal0A
By BARNARD q BUCKEY

u.
OTS IN GEORGETOWN. Will be sold ON
IL the premises on SATURDAY next, al o,cIk
feur pretty sized Lots, each 10 feet front hy lq0 n
deep, on north side of Beall street. eoubdistsnt from
Green and Washington streets On these lots there
is mound of earth, which, If the purchaser OF the
whole were TO grade and sod, would make a mes,
besutif ! elevation for a cottage site, overlooking
the town, ~, and Potomac.
These lots in the vicinity Of the elite rcsidcn
Co.'S Of the town.
Terms: One-fifth cash on note well endorsed at
o. days; balance at l. 2, g. and years, with inter
est. BARNARD = bUCkEr,
an Id Auctioneers.
BY GRE &C = Il SCOTT. Auetionesrs.
GROCERIES, CROCKERYWARE, 3 7 AN ID
VI Casks, Store Fixtures, sc. at Auction On
FRIDAY, the 18th instant, we shall sell, al 10 o'cS
a. m at The Grocery Store Of VIM keefe, ut the
corner OF 18th and II streets north, the remaining
stock Of the establishment, VIZ:
Tea, Coffee, Spices, Pickles
CrOckery and Glassware -
With many other articles usually kept in q retail
Grocery Store
Also, the Store Fixtures, Stand Casks, &c.
GREEN 4 SCOTT,
ap Id Auctioneers.
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The Licsnse Law in Pennsylysri..

HARRISBURG, Pa. April IL The bill 70.
pealiDg tavern licenses passed the Senate, yes
terday, BY Is to Ia. 1t prohibits the granting
Of licenses after the first of July, but does not
interfere with the existing licenses. 1t has to
be returned TO the House in consequence o:
a M and mania
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IL I'D GLOVES.-We have Just received so dozen
IN pairs Of these fine Kid Gloves al 50 cents pau
WALL X STEPHENS,
322 Pa. avenue, next doer TO Iron Hall
ap ll-lw
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reparture Of the san Jseinto.

PHILADELPHIA, April 1.-THE ssn Jacinto
viii drop down to New Castle, and there await
The arrival Of Commodore McCsuley. She
viii sail from thence 10 the gulf Of MEXICO
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BY j. C. MCGUIRE. Auettonser.
DEREMPTORY SALE of $4,000 Alexandra
Coupon BOnds.-On TUESDAY afternoon
April 18th, at S O'Clock, at the Auction Rooms,
shall sell, in lots to suit purchasers, $4,000 Alexan
dra Coupon Bonds.
Terms cash, in current funds.
JAS C.. MCGUIRE,
ap Id Auctioneer.
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nor RENT-THREE NEW FRAME HOUSES,
l. containing six rooms, each situated on Pierce
street, between l. and Nj streets, being but four
squares from the Railroad Depot; would make good
resIdences. Rent moderate Apply to CHARLES
THOMA, Oh the opposite side of the street.
p4-lms
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4 CERTAIN CHANCE TO MAKE A FOR
IA tune-A lady having acquired a competency
in the Millinery business il now desrous OF dispo
ing of her establishment, and retiring into private
life. Her location is of the best in the city, aaG
is a rare opportunity for one acquainted with the
business. For terms and particulars apply at this
Office. mar 29-lm
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NOR SALE OR RENT.-A three-slory Frame
4 with basement, on New York avenue, between
4ih and 5th SITS. west.
three-stOry Frame, with back building, on ST.
north, between 4th and 5th SITS. west
Apply for the two last mentioned TO JAMES W
BARKER, on II street north, between 18th and 18th
SITS. west.
Also twO-stOry Frame. with back building, on
Montgomery street, Georgetown.
DICKSON & KING,
feb 7-eotf Georgeo wn
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NOR RENT.-FOUR NEW AND CONVENT
Il ent Brick Houses, brown mastick, fronts, CON
kitchen, servants room, and five chambers each,
aud situated on Thirteenth street, Island, near the
public grounds, convenient to Ia. avenue and the
departments. Rent very moderate. Apply at r.
II. CLARKE'S office, corner of Sixth street and
louisiana avenue, or at ID. b. CLARKE'S Drug
Store, Eleventh street, Island. mar Scott
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TONES FOR ALL.-BeautifulIy and healthill
IL located Building Lots, "A feet front by 100 fee
deep, on graded streets, can until spring, be bough
at the exceeding low price of SIS, payable SO pc
month Title indisputabIe.
Union Land Office, 7th ST.,
above Odd Fellows Hall.
jan 9-6m JOHN FOX, Secretary.
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BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE.-A VARIETi
)of Building Lots in the vicinity of the City Hail.
Also, In all other parts of the city, accommodat-
ing terms. Enquire at Mrs. ADAMS Boarding
House, opposite to Browns Hotel, to be seen from
TO 9 m, or 3 to pm. Also, an address through
The Post Office will rec GIVE attention.
mar 5-eO2m DAVID MYERI,E
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A SHAsH.-Yesterday afternoon, a number
in Louisiana avenue near Seventh street be.
came frightened by the wind. One of them,
belonging to Officer Cox, ran of at a fearful
rate, taking a short curve toward Pennsylva-
MIA avenue, bringing the buggy violently
against lamp post. Here the vehicle be-
came detached, and the horse ran in the direc
tion of the Capitol, the wind whistling him on
in his escapade. The damage sustained was
to the buggy, shaft of which was snapped.
1t is at all times dangerous to allow horses to
stand in the streets unsecured.
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FIREMEN's BALL. Tho members of the
Western Hose Company, No ], contemplate
giving a ball on the night of the 10Th Of this
month, at the Washington Assembly Rooms
There is no doubt bat that il will equal any
that has preceded il this season,
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HOUSE w NTE D.-THE ADVERTISER
i wishes TO purchase, for cash, good two story
bncs Dwelling, suitable for a small family, situated
north OF Pa. avenue. Address 'S A, }" through the
Post Office, sIat rs location, price, &c.
mar l2-lms
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WArCH KETURss.-Frances Penny, colored,
profanity, workhouse sixty days. She is an
old acquaintance Of the officers, is but in her
teens, and recently from the. Psni-tentisry.
John Moxine, breach Of the peace, security /;
Chas. McCarty, using a mans coach without
permission, dismissed after paying for the time
he had it
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BLOCK FOR The MoSUNESr.-Thers ha.
been received at the Washington Monumen
grounds block Of granite from American cit
liens Ia China. 1t bears an inscription, which
cannot be read by the natives Of this country.
although it is presumed to be appropriate.
The words are in the Chinese character
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On A DRIvE.-Last night, a marine, who
had become exhilerated by frequent imbib.
ing of alcoholic stimulants, and wishing to
vary his performance of "ground and lofty
tumbling," determined to take a ride. Ac-
cordingly, he took charge of hack, the driver
OF which was absent, and began to enjoy his
fun. Hs was finally arrested and taken to the
guard-house. This morning, after paying for
the use of the coach, and receiving a kind and
appropriate lecture, he was discharged.
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SITUATI0NS WANTED By TWO RESPECT
- able young Girls "a Chambermaids, or 10 do
Main sewing, travel with a lady. Call az MRS.
FARVEY's, No. 81 o Pa. avenue, near 18th st.
ap 1876
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SETANTED BY A GENTLEMAN with a small
w family, a brick House, containing not more
than eight rooms, with passage; in q central loca-
ton, would engage TO keep IL in as gooe order as he
finds it. desires rent or lease for term of years
Any one having such house will please address
Maurice Star Office. sp 6-lw
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WILLARD's HoTEL.-We notice that the
Messrs. Willard are making extensive prepa.
rations to accommodate their already large and
increasing patronage from the travelling pub.
lie. Only few months ago they made extern
sive alterations and additions to their present
building; but yet it is not large enough; and
this week they have commenced the demolish-
ing of part of the old Mansion House with
the view of building in its place a wing, to be
attached to their establishment, which thew
hope to have ready for occupancy by next
winter. These alterations are certainly indi
cations that they are doing good business,
especially at this season of the year.
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WATER COLOR PICrUREs.-Messrs Taylor
d Maury, at the suggestion Of many of our
citizens, will rattle the water-oolor pictures,
new on exhibition at their store, in sixty
chances, at S. per chapce-thsre being elevea
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"ANTED-A YOUNG LADY FROM VIR-
w gina wishes employment by the month as a
seamstress in some respectable family. She Is also
willing Ia attend 10 aRy Homework with the eXcep-
ton of cooking and washing, CAL within the ne II
ten days at Mr. Doughaday's, on ID street, between
and &. an Ii-lW-
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METHODIST E. CHURCH SOUTH We learn
the services at this church last evening were
very interesting, and that the Rev Mr. Coul
ing will preach there again this evening at 8
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EASTER PARTY.-On Monday evening "a
splendid easter party was given by Mrs Ho:
gan to her pupils. 1t was one of the most
brilliant of the season, for youth lent the
grace Of budding charms and childhood limo.
cent freshness The rooms were Handsomely
decorated; and the festivities, including
dancing, were continued until midnight.
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WATER WArER!-There are many COM
plants from various sections of the Seventh
Ward about the scarcity of water, as many Of
the pumps are dry. The officers who have
charge Of the interests of the residents of the
ward should pay prompt attention to this mat
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