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OHSE AND CARRIAGE FOR SALE,
IL belonging TO the late HENRY W. BALL Esq
They be seen at his late residence, 32s street
north, Capitol Hill. may a-tf
Nov is YOUR CHANCE, AT THE
~ Store corner Of Seventh and II streets No. 409.
just received from Messrs Ober a Co., Of Balti-
more, very superior and fresh stock of Drugs also
some very rare and fine Chemicals, not to be found
at any other store than the Of Seventh and
streets, No 400.
1t is necessary 70 mention only few, as I have
every article that is connected with the business
Benefits Cod Liver OIL now highly recommended
by the physicians Of our city Also, all Roses Med
cines being the only agent In this part Of the city
Jayne's Medicines.
A. II. q John Bulls Sarsaparila.
Ayers Pectoral and Pills.
L0vets Wahpene.
Van Dusen's Wahpene
And all Patent Medicines in use.
Wines.
am now prepared 10 furnish ladies' with some
very rare and choice perfumes, imported only by
John Bouray 4 Son, Of Baltimore. The favors are
jocky-club musk, patulo, sweet brier, mile feur,
and many others.
Swans Atmospheric Soda, 25 tickets for one
dollar. sSF#
4 p. s. If you want 70 drink very superior quality
Of Soda Water call at tie store, 4OS, and try Il The
favors are strawberry nectarine, lemon sarsapara,
ginger, pepper, orange, orgeat vanilla, sherbert,
rough and ready syrup, and several others. After
fine cigars, just imported BY Messrs Prick Ball,
of Baltimore, from three to six cents piece.
For sale one Of Bruce's improved patent complete,
for $3.50, draw-ppe included, warranted perfect If
not sold soon, shall supply the lovers Of his soda
also.
Soda-Water manufactured at the fountain at IL ~
cents per gallon, or delivered for 10 cents.
Call and examine for yourselves.
w. T. EVANS,
ap1s--tf NO. 400, corner 7th and streets.
NEW AND DESIRABLE STOCK OF
II Dry Goods, to which we are daily adding
80 pieces very superior rich Black Silk, from rs
cts. up-very cheap.
SO pieces rich Berege de LANES.
White, pink, blue green, and mode colored, plain
French Mousscaines.
White, pink, green, blue brown, tan, and mode
colored plain Bereges, from IS cents up.
French Lawn and printed Jackonets.
White, green, and blue Shalley,
Together with endless variety Of good and cheap
goods. WIN. r. RILEY,
Corner sth street. and opposite
ap 14-lm Centre Market,
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FIGuRED SMIss MUsLINs.

FIGURED SWISS MUSLINS.
"E have just received three cartons
w handsome figured Swiss Muslins, some very
nice goods, at 375f cepts.
so pieces plain Swiss Muslns, from la16 cents up.
20 pieces plain Of n new and very shear make Of
goods equally pretty as the French Muslins, and
much lower priced
pieces very rich printed Berege Satin Plaids, and
very handsome styles.
25 pieces beautiful printed Mouselines, at 25 cts.
We wish the ladies TO bear in mind that we have
probably the largest assortment Of handsome organ
die Muslns n be found in the District
Also, an unusually large and handsome assortment
of lower priced Lawns and Jaconets.
boxes Of Lace Points
w. NJ SINISTER i CO.,
No. 3s, opposite Centre Market
NAV 5-eoStf bet 7th and 9Th streets.
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TAKE NOTICE.
TUvHE undersigned is prepared 70 furnish
- 10 order, Lookng-glssses, Portrait and Pic
ture Frames Of any size pattern also, marbletop
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 ~ Opposite Kirkwood House.
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A CARD, LOOK HERE.
n IL, We lovers of the good things of n

"A life, and we viii tell you where you may obtain
at least some Of them. Thankful for past favors I
would respectfully ask continuance Of the same
during this spring and summer. am prepared to
furnish all "who will give me call, with the sweet
and cooling beverages in my line at the shortest
tice.
Such as Ice Cream, Water Ices Of all favors Char
lotte Russo, Bancmange and cakes of all kinds and
also foreign and domestic fruits and confectionery
generally kept in well regulated establishments Of
the kind.
Particular attention will be paid TO furnishing we'd
ding brides cakes, also Parties, Balls Excursions,
Picncs &c, &c, and upon reasonable terms. Call at
the old stand, Massachusetts, avenue, between 9th
and 10th Streets Northern Liberties
may 7-sm JOHN W. RIGHTSTINE
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NEW HOUSE FURNISHING STORE,
Serenth street. merit 10 Odd-F6tioios' Hail.
u OTHwELL a BROWN have removed
- their House Furnishing Establishment 70 the
new and spacious storehouse adjoining ODD -Fellows
Hail. Seventh street. where they have for sale large
supply Of Cabinet and Common Furniture Of every
variety and description, including carpetsgs and
Oilcloths.
Also, Clocks in every variety.
Glass and China Ware, Wooden Ware, Basket
Ware,
And general assortment Of House Furnishing
Goods.
Also, Office Furniture, Desks, Tables, Chairs, &c
Likewise, assortment Of Childrkn's superior
Carriages, Rocking Horses, &C.
They respectfully invite The public 70 examine their
stock Of Goods. an 2-2avlvif
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ODD FELLOWS, HALL.
SECOND and Last Week of the unparai-
- lelled wonder entitled the
DRAMATIC DIORAMA Of the BATTLE
or BUNKER HILL
The above Diorama will be exhibited every evening
this week also, on Wednesday and Saturday after
Moons At S1 o'clock, positively closing on Saturday
night, May 10.
Doors open at Z; to commence at o'clock.
Admission 20 cents.
Children accompanied by their parents halfprice.
may 7---lw+ 2A
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a BOOK WHICH EVERY BUSINESS Z

n BOOK WHICH EVERY BUSINESS
n man i'm the District Wants.-The WASH
ington City Directory, only rs cents copy, half
price, can be had Mt Alexander Adamson's, on It'll
street. opposite 70 the Post Office, where ne keeps
constantly ON hand fine assortment Of Blank Books,
Pens, Ink Paper Playing and Visiting Cards Games,
&c. He Is agent for sll the Cheap Publications,
Magazines, and Newspapers, London illustrated
News, Bells Life, Punch, and London Times, re-
ceived by every steamer.
New York Herald, Times, and Tribune, received
every night and delivered TO subscribers.
march 26--H -.
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LUMBER LUMBER LUMBER
WyHE subscribers have ON hand at their
u Lumber Yard, At 18th street Bridge, on the
Canal, large and general assortment OF seasoned
Lumber which they offer for sale at fair prices and
ON reasonable terms.
sp 1o-stswxw CRIPPS 4 WALLER.
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II OUIs Fourteenth, and the Writers Of his

OUIS Fourteenth, and the Writers Of his
- Age; by the Rev. J. +. Astie. 1 vol l2mo.
The Saints Inheritance, or the World 10 Come; by
Henry +. Hill. / vol l2mo.
Family Prayers for Every Morning and Evening in
the Year; by the Rev. John Cumming, u. d. 2
vols. 12mo.
Cummings Scripture Readings on Luke.
Guide Book In tie administration Of the Discipline Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church ;-by Rev. o. @.
Baker, ID. ID. 1vol limo.
The Family at Heatberdale or the Influence Of Chris
tian Principles; by Mrs. Mackay.
Philip Colve, Covcnanter's Story by Grace Ken
nedy.
Stray Arrows by the Rev. s. L. Cuyler
Forresters Illustrated Juvenile Keepsake
The Chemistry Of Common Life; BY j. y. Johnston.
The Peasant Boy Philosopher; by Henry Mayhem.
GRAY 4 BALLANTYNE,
may 5-3t 49S Seventh street.
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IMPORTANT TO BOOK AGENTS.
TIME great American work-Stanhope
u Burleigh; the Jcsuits in our Homes--will
hereafter be sold exclusively by special Agents. This
extraordinary work Ia destined 10 have larger sale
than Mrs. Stoves famous book II illustrates with
times.
Applications will be received for exclusive sale In
counties, Districts or entire States.
STRINGER TOWNSEND,
Publishers
No. 22e Broadway, New York.
n b. The most liberal inducements will be given,
and circulars furnished for canvassing.
an 20-eo2wA4tw
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.



HARRIsBuRe, May sth.-The Legislature adj
journed sins die this morning. The House unAni-
mously passed resolution thanking Gov. Reeder,
Of Kansas, for his faithful adherence TO the old
landmarks Of republican liberty, in defending the
purity Of the ballot box against the lawess mob Of
Missourians, and bidding him cordial welcome
home TO his family and friends.
In the Senate, Speaker Hester resigned his seat,
and on the 9th ballot VIM. Pratt was elected, the
contest being terminated by Mr.. Pratt voting for
himself
Murder aud Election Troubles IN Kansas.
BUryALo, May s.--Advices have been received
from Fort Leavenworth, which contain an account
of the murder Of Malcomb Clark by Lawyer Nc
Crea, on account Of an election difficulty.
McCrea jumped into the river after committing
the fatal deed, and attempted to escape, but be
was overtaken and conveyed to the guardhouse.
Haidbls had been circulated, calling on the citi-
zens to avenge Clark's blood. It is rumored that
McCrea has been lynched and his house burned.
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n GOOD CHANCE FOR AN INVEST

Z n GOOD CHANCE FOR AN INVEST
N MENT.--The well known and popular Res
tauran corner of Pennsylvania avenue and LIST street
at the foot Of the Capitol elegantly fitted up with all
the bar fixtures liquors, cigars, &C., Is for sale.
The lease can be extended at the pleasure Of the
tenant
For particulars inquire at the place Of
may 7---2w* X. NJ. A. FENWICK.
NOiICE.-The members Of the WASH
IN ington Artillery, and those who wish TO join
viii please b. punctual in their attendance at Island
Hall, on Wednesday evening. the 9th instant.
1t is Of the utmost impor ance that every member
should be present MS the election Of Captain and
other officers will take place.
NAV at
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HORSE AND CARRIAGE FOR SALE,
III belonging 10 the late HENRY w. BALL, Esq
They be at his late residence, 326 street
north, Capitol Hill. may 3--f
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DRUG STORE.

VyHE undersigned has taken the entire
u charge Of the Drug Store, corner Of nth street
and Penn. avenue, and hopes by strict attention
to business, day and night TO secure from Physicians
and the public share Of their patronage
prescription, and family receips.
. Swans Atmospheric Soda Water, with the most
delicious Syrups, are had at oil hours
Old Wines and Brandies for Medical purposes, for
ap s-8tawd2mo DOCT. II. HOLT.
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" ID. GILMAN, Druggist, has removed
lie TO 52S Seventh street. opposite to the Patriotic
cines, Paints, Oils, and Glass on accommodating
terms. Strict attention will be paid TO physicians
prescriptions at all hours Of the day and sight The
night bell is on the right Of the store door.
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sol Prizes in ALL amounting to-. 100000
ONLY TEN THOUSAND NUMBERSi
t1Y- Tickets $10--halves $5--quarters 81 so.
~ Bills on all solvent banks at par. All COM
munications strictly confidential
SAMUEL SWAN, Agent and Manager,
ap 28---dtm20 Atlanta, Georgia.
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a LOT, - feet front BY 100 feet deep,
IA improved BY valuable brick house, with the
Maryland avenue. For terms, inquire Of
j. HI. YEATMAN,
Corner Twelfth and II streets
Or Mr.. BAMBERGER, -
may 4-2w Maryland av., near Tenth street
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NOR RENT.--A neat and comfortable
IL three story frame house, on street North, be-
tween 4th and 9Th streets West NO 5s2) containing
eight rooms all in good order Possession given after
18th instant. To puncual tenant the rent will be
moderate.
Inquire next door of J. 7. Clements
may diff
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N Ii STRANGERS

a LII STRANGERS
a Visiting the city should sec Hunters Cstalogus
OF the curiosities ofths Patent Office.
Also, his description Of Powell's great picture.
fob ss--d1yf
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT.
TUyHE Two-story Brick Dwelling on Pos
IL tomac street one door south Of St Johns Epis-
copal Church, Georgetown.
Apply to r Cruikshank, on Bridge street. or Geo.
Waters, on Water str eel. ap 36-6
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ROTTEN EaGs.-In consequence Of family quar-
rel, two women had muss on Capitol Hill yester.
day. One who was we'll dressed put on g such
airs" that the other became indignant and threw
rotten eggs upon her, in order to deface her gar
ments.
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STRAW HATS STRAW HATS!
MT EW and Beautiful styles for Men,
IN Boys, and Children.---A large and varied as
sortment just received which will be sold very cheap
for cash, ut LANES
Fashionable Hat, Cap, and Gents
Furnishing Establishment, 424 Penn. avenue.
ap 26-steod Nat. Intel.
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By AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF
GEORGIA..

LNOKT Gaines Academy LOtterY.---The
rnissioners the agency and management Of the Fort
Gaines Academy Lottery has established the principal
Office at Atlanta Georgia. and intends conducting the
lottery the same plan that of the Southern Mill
tary Academy Lottery of Alabama.
Grand scheme for May, class Ito be drawn May
24th 1856, in the city of Atlanta, Georgia, when
prizes amounting to
100000
VIII be distributed according TO the following mag
nifcent schemet
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THE STEAMBOAT HOTEL,
Opposite Centre Market.
vNHIS long established and popular Hotel
II 10 now thoroughly ceansed and renovated. The
proprietor offers good accommodations and attend
ance 10 boarders, permanent or transient.
Board from % TO "a per week.
have now u stable attached for the accommoda-
ton Of horses
may 3--lw# Mrs. SARAH A. THOMAS.
res-h STEAMER GEORGE PAGE
kkEt1&P IN connerion Nth the Orange and
Alsrandria Railroad
This commodious steamer will leave her slip, foot
Of Seventh street daily at o'clock A. NJ arriving in
Alexandria in for the trains Of the Orange and
Alexandria and Manassas Gap railroads for Gordons-
vile, Charlottesville and Stanton, the Manassas
road for Winchester and Strasburg.
Breakfast on board The boat.
This boat is the only regular line between WASH
ington and Alexandria.
JOHN VAN RISWICK
RICHARD WALLACE,
ga RYTHER, Captain.
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LIME LIMEly

lust Landing 800 bushels wood burnt
- Lime in good order and Of superior quality.
Also, on hand hickory, oak, and pine Wood Coal,
&C., all of which will be sold low.
WIN. WARDER,
Cor. 18th and sts, near tho canal, No. $40.
NAV 3-eod3t
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JUST RECEIVED.
a LARGE suuDIv of DruUs. Far

JUST RECEIVED.
a LARGE supply OF Drugs, Fancy Arti-
n Giles, Perfumcry, &C., &c.
l keep constantly on hand all the popular Family
Medicines and everything pertaining TO my line Of
business M
Also, large stock ofihose prime Segars, that gave
such general satisfaction at the late Fair Of the Met
Nee. Institute.
O. BOSWELL, Druggist,
Corner Maryland avenue and 18th street.
and l-2 and e streets, Island,
Washington.
p. =. Agent for the sale Of DIR. McClntock's Cele-
brated Family Medicines ap 13-1m
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a FAMILY OF TWO OR THREE
"A persons may be accommodated with rooms
and board, in private family, where there are no
small children very pleasantly situated in retired
part of the city, with large grounds attached.
For reference, apply 10 j. B. WILSON,
Grocer, Penn. av., near Seventh street.
may 4--etds
HvLOCKs, WATCHES, and JEwELRY.
~ Opened this day, forty different styles Of Clocks
Good Clocks 81 Is. Fine Gold Watches $22, war
ranted Jewelry cheaper than ever. Call and sec
for yourselves at J. R0BTNS0N'S,
may 1--dlm 34q opposite Browns Hotel
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MORE BErTISa.-At Browns Hotel last evening
81 800 were staked on the Virginia election the
party betting against Mr.. Wise's electing stalking
81 900 TO $500. A large number of side bets were
also made The odds are two to one against Wise,
and large sum Of money Is waiting to be covered
at this rate.
A gentleman from Harpers Ferry, though de-
clining to bet on Mr.. Wise, said with great deal
of confidence, that he would bet 800 that Mr..
Faulkner would be elected to Congress-" A gen.
tlcman Of this city Immediately produced 800
note, stating, / win take that bet,n which so as
tonshed the Faulkner man, that he uttered, "
will see you tomorrow" and departed
DAseERoUs or two of the tagging stones
composing the crossing from the market to 9th
street, are broken and sunk several inches below
the pavement Wagons or other vehicles sink
down the chasm with force that threaten TO de-
molish the Wheels aud IL is also dangerou TO foot
pedestrians in the night. Will 1t be repaired?
BuILDfSG AssocrArIoS.--By reference TO our adj
vertising columns, IL win be seen that new build
ing association is proposed. The association is to
be conducted on the mutual principle, Is to meet
weekly, and pay twenty-five cents week on each
share taken.
JUVENILE BALL--The pupils Of Primary School
No. 8, on Eleventh street, under the direction of
Miss Wells, their teacher, had ball last evening
at Harmony Hall, and enjoyed themselves "hugely."
The juvenile beaux were very gallant, whilst the
bellies were as condcscending and bewitching az
they arc in sssemblages Of older society The
whole scene was an erhlarating picture Of youth.
ful pleasure
The steamboat Columbia from Baltimore arrived
at Georgetown yesterday, consigned to Messrs.
Hyde 4 Dawson.
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CONCERT OF THE UNION CHorR ASSOCIATION
The Concert Of this Society last evening was very
well attended, and among the audience the pre-.
pondcrance of the fair sex was unusually large
The Cantata Of the Pilgrim Fathers was presented,
which we shall endeavor to notice tomorrow.
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MAY BALLs.-The season for May balls. has not
yet expired, as we are yet to have tw6of these
agreeable festivals. Mr.. Carusi gives his May en-
tertainment this evening at his Saloon, and very
fine and agreeable time may naturally be expected
from the well-known ability of the manager of
things Of this kind.
former ball at the National Theatre, Is to repeat
the same at the Theatre, Thursday evening. Those
who were present at the former one need no in
ducement to CO. their recollection of the first being
abundantly sufficient.
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FUSERAL.--The funeral Of the late Mr.. w. W.
S. Kerr, will be attended by the Washington Light
which the deceased had been a member.
Mr.. Kerr was a well known and beloved citizen,
and his death Though expected) has thrown gene
raj gloom over those who claimed his acquaintance.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-01-20

AWFUL DEATH.-At fire in BuHa,o an Tho
night of the Goth, woman was burnt 20 aoo.h
while in state of drunkenness. She fol,
among shavings with lighted candle, and wo .
unable to get up.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-01-20
Resignation Of Mr.. Neill.

By the following, it will be seen that Rev
E. D. Neill, has resigned the charge of the First
Presbyterian Church of this city. We under
stand that he st arts East to-day, on business
connected with the Baldwin School, and that
the Church will remain closed, until the ser
vices of Pastor are obtained, steps to effect
which, have been taken. We subJoln copy OIL
the resolutions adopted by the Church on the
occasion.
At meeting of the members of the First
Presbyterian Church of ST. Paul, held in the
Lecture Room of the Church, on Wednesday
eve, Dec. IS, 1854, at which J. w. Selby was
called to the Chair land Daniel Rohrer appoint
ed Secretary, the following resolutions were
adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t is apparent that the best inter
est of this Church and congregation demand
an additional resident minister in this city
Therefore
RESOLVED. That while we regret the necessity
of closing the regular services of the Pastor.
who has for the last five years filled the pulpit
of this Church with such signal benefit to this
people, we rejoice that he will still be with us,
and of us, and in leaving us as Pastor, our
mutual confidence and love remain unimpair-
ed,
RESOLVED, That we are fully convinced of the
Importance of building up the institutions o.
learning for both sexes, which have been plant
ed in our midst, and cheerfully relinquish his
services to that work, and to the ministry al
large in the city.
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He MINI ESQ TIA N
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JAN. II, 1855.
Legislative.

AeSlSluuNCs
The Council met yesterday morning, and
without transacting any business, adjourned
till two o'clock.
In the House it will be seen memorial was
passed, asking of the powers at Washington
further mail facilities between st. Paul ana
Dubuque. tits hoped the prompt action OF
the House upon this important subject Will be
as promptly seconded by the Council.
The Governors message still "hangs fire."
and there is no knowing when it will come
forth. 1t has become an old thing; and it is
now shrewdly suspected, that the reason why
knowing" members of the Legislature vote
from day to day for adjournment, is that they
are hourly expecting the arrival of our meu
Governor, and then we will have new mes
sage. Send him along, Mr.. Pierce!
It will be seen that the afternoons proceed
ings in both branches correspondent with the
mornings doings. We are informed that hi
Excellency was cooked and primed," message
in hand, ready to deliver at any hour during
the day. The boring of members about the
lobbies-that is the Executive portion of it
appeared yesterday to be principally left to thu
Secretary.