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FIRST GRAND MOONLIGHT ExCUR-
SION AND PICNIC
by THE
GOOD WILL CLUB,
TO THE
WHITE HOUSE PAVILION,
n, -, ~.

W LHUTsUUy, 0uty ~, 900.
TN III Il Members Of the Club take great
IL pleasure in announcing to their friends and
the public in general that they have chartered the
steamer George Washington and win give their first
GRAND EXCURSION AND PICNIC
TO THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION,
On Thursday, July 10, 1855.
The Club also pledge themselves that no pains or
expense will be spared to give satisfaction to all who
may honor them with their company.
superior Brass and String Band has been en-
gagged for the occasion.
Refreshments and Supper will be furnished by an
experienced caterer.
Omnbuses will leave the corner Of Fourteenth
street and the Avenue, corner Of F and Seventh
streets, and the Capitol at u o'clock to convey pas
sengers to the boat and will also be at the wharf on
the arrival Of the boat.
Tickets ONE DOLLAR, admitting gentleman
and ladies' to be had Of the members and ut the boat
on the day Of the Excursion.
The boat will leave Georgetown at o'clock, Wash
ington at o'clock, Navy Yard at az o'clock and
Alexandria at o'clock.
COMMITTEES Of Arrangements.
L. Thomas s. Moran
William Elwood J. Franklin
g. Dubant
l. n a 4
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NJ Hampshire Lsqislature.

CoscoRD, July A.--Strong anti-slavery resolu-
tons, offered last week by Mr. Tsppsn, passed the
House of Delegates this morning. after an exciting
debate. The Legislature adjourns sine die to-day.
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my Love-" said Boyle to his wife, :" why is a
Laplander like an umbrella mskert Dye give IL
up' Cause he derives his support from the rain,
dear (reindeer.")
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MARRIED.

On the 18th instant, by the Rev. l. J. Giss. JoHs
A. LINTON Esq, 20 JEAESErrE H.. daughter OF VIII
LIAM A. BRADLEY, Esq, All Of this city,
On the 18th instant BY the Rev: Byron Sunder-
land, T. RoBnsoS RoDckRs, Of New Jersey, and
MAaoAHEr Nj daughter Of JOSIAH +. CALDWELL OF this
atty 7
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Burolayv.

NORFOLK, July l3.--The tailoring store Of O.
W. Farant 4 Co., at this place, has been burgla.
riously robbed of goods to the value $4,000.
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STANDING Up FOR his RlGHrs--" Has man, I"
asked prisoner Of a magistrate "sny right TO
commit nuisancef"
:" No, sir; not even the Mayor
"Tben, sir, claim my liberty. was arrested
as nuisance, and no one has right to commit
me. / move for a nonsuitln
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, July l8.--The Freesoil State
Convention assembled this morning, organized and
adjourned till 2o'clock. Judge Cowan, Of Bel
mont, was president. The number present was
very large
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
REroRTkD yoR THK
DAILY AMERICAN ORGAN.


DETROIT, July 1.-the case Of Gallaher, charg.
ed with violation of the liquor law, has been de.
cided by verdict Of not guilty, the jury deciding
that the sale Of imported liquors in any quantity
Ia not unlawful
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Schiagel Acquitted.

PHILADELPHIA, July ls.--The jury in the case
Of Jacob Schlagel, this afternoon, returned ver-
dict Of not guilty.
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CONTESTED ELECTION IN FOURTH
WARD.
NOTICE is hereby given 10 the parties
IL contestiDg the seats Of the incumbent mem
beers Of the Common Council from the Fourth Ward
Of the city Of Washington, d. c.. as well as to those
persons whose votes were rejected at the Municipal
Elect on held in said city, on Monsay, the 4th ultimo
that hearing win be given in the premises, Tues
day. the 18th instant at the Council Chamber in the
City Hall, at O'Clock, p NJ
SAMUEL YORKE ArLEE,
Chairman Committee on Elections
Nv ll-dtl7 Board of Common Council
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. 1nn WORTH ORDERED By

~ w Telegraph-50 bottles sold day in
Baltimore and II acts as does no other known com
binaton is particularly pleasant and sure as an cx.
tant absorbent thus causing them TO take mp and
carry out all painful swengs, sores wounds felons
&c; and is very quoting OF the nerves alays palpi
tations, and Greats healthy Circulation in partial
paralysis. DR.. DeGrath INVITES all good physicians
TO try this great remedy-now being sold 10 Wash
ington at the rate Of 80 10 40 bottles day. The large
bottles much cheapest.
p. s. Keep well corked; rub quickly.
To- IA
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GRAND FIREMEN's, CIVIC, q CLUB
n EXCUR SION
70 tie White House
TIME vigiIant Fire Company Of George
j town, will give their Annual Excursion to the
White House Pavilion, on
Monday nert, 18Th inst.,
The fine steamer GEORGE WASHINGTON having
been chartered for the occasion
The boat will leave Georgetown at SIC O'Clock !;
Washington at 8; Bagden's wharf at ", and Alex
andria at 10 o'clock A. M. Returning before dark.
Prosperi's Band has been engaged for the occasion
Dinner and refreshments will DO served by an eI-
perienced caterer, at city prices
The company pledge themselves TO make the OK
cursion one ofpleasure TO all who favor them with
their company.
Tickets one DOLLAR, admitting gentleman
and ladies' to be had of either of the committee or at
the boat.
Committee.
Els. Wright, John Foley,
ii. Rodier, H. O. Reayer
John Shackleford. jy9-lw
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The Ohio at PittsJuro.
Ohio PrecsoiI Oonpention.

PIrrsBURo, July l3.--There Ia nine feet of waite
in the channel to-day and falling.
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NEW York, July l3-By the arrival Of the
barque Clara, from Port au Prince, we have adj
vices to July lst. The yellow fever was prevail
ing 10 an alarming extent among the shipping
Every vessel in port had lost from one to three
men. There was also considerable sickness on
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CASPHoR AND SrRYcnsSE--The beneficial ef-
fects OF camphor, antidote TO strychnine, are
illustrated In case reported by DR.. Tewkesbury,
Of Portland, Maine II appears that boy was
seized with commissions, and Il was ascertained
that he had just eaten biscuit picked up at the
door of an eating house, that was made for the
purpose of killing rats, and contained about one
and half grains strychnine. The boys spasms
were 30 severe that immediate death was inevita.
BILE, though all the usual remedies were resorted
to. Camphor could not be introduced into the
stomach on accountsof the continued lock,jaw
Accordingly strong injections Of camphor were
used, and the body immersed in hot camphor
BATH and in a few hours the boy was comparative
ly well.
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Dobbs, on being asked whether he had ever seen
the Bridge Of Signs" replied:
YES, have been travelling Il ever since was
married.
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The New York Evening Post has the following
correction Of the statement copied by US recently
from London paper, in relation to steam frigAte
to be built In New York for the Gar Of Russia;
NEARLY two years ago this summer, Mr.. Webb,
the New York ship-builder, made contract with
the Emperor Nicholas to build him ship-ofwar,
Ills contract did not include any armament, and
when built he was TO deliver the ship as meF.
chant vessel at Cronstadt with cargo of merchan-
disc. The European war breaking out before he
got under way, be suspended the work. The keel
WIS not even laid, From that time TO the present
nothing has been done on the vessel. The timbers
for the frame Of the ship are now piled up in Mr..
Webbs yard at the foot Of Fifh street. East River.
He says that, although he knows be has per
feet right to go on and build the vessel he will not
give the allies chance to take her. He has con-
cluded TO fulfil his contract with the Gar when the
"war Ii endedn
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NOTICE.Th firm of Williamson and
IN Osgodby having been dissolved, the under
signed has taken shop in the immediate neighbor-
hood of the former place. with view TO pcrmanency
in the trade. Thankful for past favors 80 literally
bestowed upon the late firm he solcits contin,l-
N B. Shop ON 18th, between Pennsylvania avenue
and streets Residence on 10th, between G and II
Streets No. Ais. JNO. b. WILLIAMSON.
iy l4-eod2t
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WANTED.
G0 kAA SECURED BY DEED
~ il seyUOs Of trust on real estate worth
$4,000. Address A, at this Office.

ATTENTION, COAL CONSUMERS
WE are now discharging Coal from
w vessels, and will be for the next three weeks
All persons wishing to lay in their winter supply
would do well to give US call, as we are determined
10 sell as cheap and as good terms as any other
dealers.
Our Coal is of the best quality both White and Red
Ash, suitable for furnaces, stoves, and ranges.
WASHINGTON 4 KEYS,
Corner Fourteenth and G streets,
Nv l3--eo4tFr Sat Near the Canal
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DIR. w. A. GROVES,
Surgical and Mechanical Dentist,

Surgical and Mechanical Dentist,
West ride Of Seventh street, near 3,
vNHERE be win be glad to see his former
w friends and the public generally, as for beau
ty OF workmanship he feels confident be cannot be
surpassed in this or any other city. All operations
warranted, at the following low prices:
plugging. 81
All operations performed in the most scientific
manner.
Toothache cured in one minute, or no charge, and
the tooth saved for life and rendered healthy.
Nv lO-dlm
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ma. n. u. WRIGHT,s Tasteless Liquid

IAH. Il. ii. WRIGHT . THsItItts LIquIu
- CsthArtc, or Family Physic.
This Is the best cheapest and most efficient cathsr-
tic ever offered " the public
II is tnsteess thereby avoiding the neuseatng o.
fects Of Pills, Ola Senna &e,) aud produces no girl
ping effects. Unlike all other purgztives II searches
10 the bottom Of the disease thoroughly cIeanscs
the stomach, and leaves the bowels entirely free from
costiveness No family should be without IL
Children drink Il resdiIy and without forcing. and
medical faculty.
Give il fair trial and then Judge for yourselves.
II can be had wholesale and retail Of
z. II. STABLER A Co, Baltimore; CHARLES
BEATER, Fairfax street, Alexandria; COOK Co..
King street Alexandra.
DR.. wRIGHT'S Principal Depot 40s Broadway,
where the Doctor can be consulted daily on dsea ses
generally, from 12 to 2 p. NJ.
Ia ls--s,m
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GLENwOoD CRMErERY.

Office No. 202 PennsyLcdnia aseBpe,
Corner Of 10th street, over the savings
Bank.
TNHIs Cemetery IN laid out on the plan 80
u the celebrated Greenwood OF New York. nj
situated on the high ground distant one and quai.
ter miles north ofthe Capitol, North Capitol street
leading directly TO the gateway. This Company have
received charter from Congress- approprating their
70 the purchaser and prohibiting all encroachmerts
FROM legislation or otherwise which is Of vast impor
lance 10 those who wish their dead 70 rcpose wber.
they have placed them for has becornea custom In all
cities. when the burial ground has become valuable
for other purposes to sell IT, aud throw the dead pro-
miscuously nto QUE large pit and legal measures
not prevent it, a. no titles are given TO the ground.
~ b. Office open from 10 20 ~ A. NJ, where pamph-
lets containing the charter, bylaws, and a map OF
the grounds. and ell other information can be OBJ
tanned. All orders left with Mr.. JANIS T. HAIR
vEY, No. 4i0 7th street, or any other Undertaken.
will be promptly attended 70. jnne ls--iy
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TcoNnUNicArIoy.1

Il ls the opinion Of several families residing not
hundred miles from Sixth street on Pennsylva-
mia Avenue that IL the certain inmates Of the attic
story Of an adjacent boarding house would giveover
their rompng and screeching propensties after
everybody in the neighborhood had retired to
bed, that they would not only confer favor on
their immediate neighbors, but would oblige even
persons and families residing on the opposite side
Of tho street. A very aged and sick lady near by
suffered much from the annoyance on last evening
PHYstc
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J. =. ROSES Celebrated sars

lNVlSSONAIING COMFOUNus
nR. J. 9. ROSES Celebrated sarsapa-
- rilla Blood Purifier, As spring and summer
alternative medicine and invigoraing drink, il haa
equal.
1t purifies and enriches the blood,
Acts upon the liver stomach, and bowels;
Carries off all secretions and humors;
Cleanses the skin of all eruptions;
Gives appetite, bloom, and vigor;
Strengthens and nyigorates the constitution;
Makes the skin soft smooth, and natural;
Expels pimples, boils, and sores;
Cures Scrofula and all Skin Eruptions;
Cures Dropsy, Kidney and Bladder Affections;
Cures Rheumatism, Neuralgia, and Gcut;
Drives the evil effects of mercury from tho systei
Builds up weak state of body.
For Female Complaints, which, in their very M
ture, exhaustng and facilitating 1t ia particn
larry recommended Indeed, itmakes the weak stron.
the pale and emaciated from sickness or naturl
summer drink il is exhlarating, refreshing stimu-
lating and enlyening Persons young and old who
have used this delightful compound ars surprised It
its immediate beneficial effects.
Quart bottles, 81; small bottles, SO cents.
PHILADELPHIA, October 10. 1854
had been afflicted with an liberated sore arm f,-
the last four years, and consulted several physitnp
ROSES SARSAPARILLA BLOOD PURIFIER, an
applying his letter and Healing Ointment my arm i,
now entirely we'll l.. y. COURSAULT,
Concert street, Philadelphia.
SEVERE AND ALARMING CASE or ScRoPuI
CURED by ME- WITHIN THE PAST TWO MoSrus--A
young girl of this city, twelve years old, with her
mother, called on me for medical advice Her hend
entire scab her hair almost all off her head, her
eyes and ears much swollen, inaamed and sore, sp.
petite poor, and the child looked like victim to ID
disease. gave her my Family Pills, two bottles q;
Alternative Syrup, and one bottle Of my Sarsaparill
Compound, and she is now well her appetite goDd
her head eyes, and clear of the disease md fh
hair is growing finely on her head. This is oily ons
of hundreds of similar cures by the treatment rec
ommend.
could publish thousands Of certificates and letters
have received from all sections Of the coun,ry.
Should publish all, they would oil volumes
j. 4. ROSE, NJ. l..
The above celebrated Sarsaparilla Compound il
sold by O. ST0Tf & CO.,
w. H. GILMAN,
J. w. MARIN,
PATTERSON 4 MARIN,
ID. b. CLARK,
II. II. MCPHERSON,
W. T. EVANS,
KIDWELL LAWRENCE
]. B. MOORE,
Washington, D. c.
J. l. KIDWELL,
Georgetowu-
And by all dealers in Alexandra, Virginia.
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DISSOLUTION.

WASHINGTON, JULY 8, 1856.
THE COpartnership heretofore existing
u between the undersigned, under the style of
William l.. Harding d Co., is this day dissolved, BY
mutual consent. Samuel K. Turner is alone author
lied to settle the business of the late firm.
SAMUEL r. TURNER.
jy 14-1F WILLIAM L. HARDING.
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IN * REWARD.-strayed away or was
GDO stolen, about the LIST Of June, large white
and yellow speckled Cow, with large horns.
any information that will lead 10 her recovery.
A. l.. YERBY,
No. 100, Gay street. Georgetown.
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OVV This tract binds about threequarters cf
mile on the railroad, and about midway betwsen
Washington city and Baltimore. 800 acres are Ia
wood and timber, the balance in clearing, well fenctc
and u small cabin on the place.
This tract will be divided to suit purchasers. Tcrirs
will be made easy. Any one DESTROYS Of purchasing
will call upon the subscriber. No. 54s Pennsylvan:s
avenue between First and Second streets west WASH
ington city. H. N. GILBERT,
10 2z--eotf Land Agent
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CosGRArULAroRr.--Happ into place Of
public resort this morning, saw the recentlysp-
pointed Catholic Irish overseer Of outdoor work
at the Capitol, in high glee with two German me-
chanics, who have received appointments over tie
heads OF two americans of the same trade, TO do
wo, in and about their Capitol and in the city in
which they were born and reared.
Foreign stock Is on the rise under the present
administration, and no wonder they chuckle over
every movement made for them by people calling
themselves Americans to rule over Americans.
What humiliating spectacle
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IMPORTANT TO TfIE LADIES.

373 ara
One Dollars worth of Goods for rs cents
A we contemplate enlarging and otherwise i'm
~ proving our store, we will commence from
this date and continue until the 10th of August next
lat which time the Improvement is to comToence) 10
sell our large and beautiful assortment Of Lawns,
Tissues, Bareges, Gentlemen's and Boys wear, and
in fact our entire stock Of Summer Goods at greatly
reduced prices, for cash.
We have also hand complete assortment of
Ladies' and Gentlemen's summer Caters, and Fancy
Shoes, which disposed to sell at least rs per
cent less than our usual prices.
Persons wishing TO save money In their purchases
would do well TO give us q call, as they may conf
IDENTIFY rely on obtaining great bargains.
X. B. HALL,
No. 873, north Seventh Street.
One door above X. @. Hyatt's.
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A GOOD CHANCE FOR AN INVEST
IA MENT.--The well-known and popular Ret-
tsursnt Of Pennsylvania avenue and LIST street
at the foot Of The Capitol elegantly fitted up with all
the bar fixtures, liquors, cigars, &c, IL for sale.
The lease can be extended Mt the pleasure Of the
tenant
For particulars, inquire At the place Of
- 2e-2swH X. NJ A. FENWTCK.
EsOR SALE on LEAsE.--A number Of I'M
- improved lots sw sale or lease located in various
parts u he city. u. WARD.
nov 1n-An
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PLEASANT.
IT is well known BY all who have used IL,
IL that INV Electric Oil" has very desirable and
pleasant effect up the sbsorbents. None can use
Il without being benefited. | hear the most hvora-
BILE reports from every quarter Baltimore IL has
performed some wonderful cures, and the orders are
for more than $500 worth at time. Yesterday
despatch from Pittsburg came for 300 worth. II
goes because IL is different from all other prepare
tons does all the good II claims 10 do and Is pleas
sve. Come and try this, and the difference. 80
South Eighth street, Philadelphia.
PROF DE GRATH.
P. s.-Keep the bottle well corked, and rub
quickly. jy H.
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SODA FOUNTAIN FOR sALE.-A com
- pete apparatus, all new and 10 excellent order
will be sold low for cash.
jys-eolw- Apply al No. 400 7th st.
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EAA ACRES OLE LAND FOR SALE.

And by all dealers in Alexandra, Virginia.
mar 7---eoif 6m
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DIED,

On the morning Of the l4th, ADELAIDE viRoisiA.
aged years and months, daughter of George II.
and Ann Atchison.
The friends and family are invited to attend the
funeral tomorrow Sunday afternoon at half past
O'clock from her fathers residence Seventh street
Killed by the Indians, at Indian Creek, California,
May 10, Mr.. josiah b. HILLs Of Washington.
Mr.. Hills had won for himself the respect and es,
TEEN of all who knew him tf'
~ Methodist Episcopal Church south,
Eighth street-Rev JAMES A. DUNCAN will preach
in the morning, at ii o'clock Rev. DR.. SEHos Mis-
sionary Secretary Of NJ. e. Church SOUTH will preach
at o'clock. p. NJ
give an excursion on Tuesday, August z.
Particulars in future advertisement
jy H--5t
tay- Quarterly Meeting. The second Quar-
tery Meeting of the Methodist Episcopal Church on
Capitol Hill will commence Sunday, the 18th in
slant Preaching II O'Clock, A. M by the Rev. Mr.,
Day and at 8 P. NJ, by Rev. Mr.. Lanahan, Presiding
Elder - e
Love Feast on Monday evening, at 8 p. NJ, 10
which the members and friends Of other stations are
respectfully invited
gs- A Final Meeting of the Committee,
to close the affairs connected with the late Fourth Of
July Celebration, will occur this evening, July H. at
s o'clock, at the Organ Office.
II is earnestly desired that every member of this
Committee will be present
jy W. Z. WATERS. Secretary.
gy- The Empire Club take great pleasure
in announcing to the public that their second Grand
Annual Picnic will take place at the White House,
on Monday, August 0, 1858.
Particulars in future advertisements.
DANIEL MACARTY, President.
S. Lewis, Secretary. jy l4-SaMTh
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UsrrHD STATES CrRcUIr CoURr-Judge Craw-
ford presiding.
July 14.-John Killings, John German, William
Crane, VIM ID. Baily, John Barry, Thos. Sullivan,
indicted for riot; found guilty, and not yet SEN
fenced.
VIM. Dunlap, Andrew jackson, Charles Neal,
(colorcd,) and Benjamin Mortimer, and John
Lawrenston, (white) indicted for rot found gull.
ty, and sentenced to pay $40 fine each, and costs.
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RSwARD.-The vestry Of Grace Church (Island)
have offered reward Of 800 for the arrest and
conviction Of the incendiary who fred their place
Of worship on the night Of Wednesday last
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jackson, an industrious barber, colored, living
In Georgetown, managed, during number Of
years, 10 save S7l2 from his scanty earnings, but
his apprentice boy, John Waugh, finding out
where the money was hidden, stole It and wasted
IT. for which dishonest act he has been tried before
the Criminal Court, convicted, and will therefore
be sent to the penitentiary for a good long term
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WASHINGTON MosUsENT.-A beautiful block
of Italian marble has arrived in Washington for
the National Monument, which was contributed
by the children Of the Methodist Sunday Schools
in New York city. It's dimensions are FIVE feet
six inches length, by three feet wide and eight
cen inches thick. There is a sunken panel on the
face, in which is cut the inscription.
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EN- ID. u. (H. F.) C. A.--Capitol Circle b. y
give nm excursion on Tuesday, August.
Particulars in future advertisement
jy l4---5t
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The Grand Jury Of the District Of Columbia
have found Ia Indictments against persons in this
city, for vending lottery tickets. The penalty I'M
der the act of Congress is by fine Of not less than
800, or more than 81 200, with imprisonment in
the county jail for not less than MONTHS nor
more than one year.
We are informed by one of those indicted that
the informers who, under the law, receive half the
fine, are not residents Of this city, but strangers
who have no interest in our public morals
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Warca RrrURSs-Juiy 1S.--James Daily, Irish,
ysgrsnt Lewis Goldsmith, white, firing pistol In
the street and profanity.
July l4.--Ann Anderson, free colored, out after
hours, work-house thirty days. Pat Downing,
drunk in the middle Of carriage-way, fine and
costs; Irish. VIM. b. Hall, white, profanity.