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DAILY AMERICAN ORGAN.


EvAssvrILE, IsDIAsA,) May IDA ire took
place here to-day, which destroyed sixteen build
ings The loss Is stated at 500, 900, but was
principally insured.
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BALTrMoRE May l7.--Flour Is very irm sales
Of 900 bbls. at $40 81. Wheat has declined from
to cents; sales Of red at o. 65 a o. SO; white
at 81 IS a 81 rs. Corn Is very dull white, 81 04
81 90; yellow, 81 06 a 8 10s.
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BosroN, May l6.-Thc bill creating the Office of
State Agent for the sale Of intoxicating liquors to
town agents, and to the citizens Of Boston, II the
authorities neglect to appoint agent, has passed
the house. This bill is a pendant to the new liquor
law, and Is understood to have been recommended
by the State Temperance Committee.
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LyARM FOR SALE.--A very desirable
IL Farm, containing about IT'S acres, in Prince
Georges county, Maryland, about ten miles from
Washington city. II is enclosed by good fence,
most Of which is post and rail. 1t is divided into
rine fields most Of them well wstered There is also
good out buildings. Thirty acres of the Farm are
good timothy meadow. About 700 fruit trees Of choice
character, all in full bearing good crop Of wheat
rye oats and all the spring crops will be sold with
the farm IL desired also stock, farming utensils, &c.
Possession given Immediately. Inquire Of
HENRY n. LANSDALE
in person, or through the post Office.
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Ne,c York ,Sfook Markef.

NEW YoRK, May l7.--Stocks lower and heavy.
Money is easy, on call, per cent. sales Of Erie
Railroad, 40; Cleveland and Toledo Railroad, 80
cents Cumberland Coal Company, 25 IL; Read
ing Railroad, 81 SO; Canton Company, 25 ii |;
New York Central, OIL Pennsylvania Coal Com
pany, 100 IA; Virginia 6s, on Missouri es Of IL,
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Massachusetts Lsaislature.

BosroN, May 16.-Governor Gardner vetoed
bill granting 81, 100000 to the Western Railroad
Company.
The Senate have defeated the bill for the abo-
lition of capital punishment
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Men Bruns,oick Charter Eleetion.

NEW BRuSswIcK, IN. ~ May l5.-The entire
conservative ticket for charter officers of the city
headed by Hon. Abram v. Schenck for Mayor, was
yesterday electedbya large majority, after spir
tied contest
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MORE AUCTION BARGAINS.

#taS 4uOnE AOS11ON ia M AIMS
UUST received mt Halls great cheap cash
q store the following auction bargains which can
be sold at about one-half the cost OF Importation:
Ladies' fine Hose, embroidered with silk, IS cents.
Ladies and Gentlemen's Silk Gloves IL cents, worth
81 cents
Ladies, Gentlemen and Misses Cotton Gloves only
4 cents
Cotton Hose and half Hose cents
Swiss Inserting cents
Fine Irish Linen % cents
Handkerchiefs 4 cents
30 yards of Calico for one dollar
Fincn De Bages ~ cents, worth Is cents
5000 yards tine Calico warranted fast colors, .
cents worth ~ cents
Yard wide Cotton 5 cents
Yard wide Lawns only cents, worth 12 cts
Fine French Lawns, warranted fast colors, 10 ot.,
worth 25 cents
IL dozen more of those fine Linen Shirt Bosoms at
25 cents. worth SO cents
Fine Linen Shirt Collars 10 cents
Under Shirts only 2oscents worth so cents
Linen Towels cents
Bleached Sheeting only 10 cents, worth 12Jt cts.
Spool Cotton IL cents per dozen
Ladies' French Corsets 81 81
A complete assortment of Flouncings Swiss and
Cambria Edgings, and Collars extra cheap
Very good Chemisetts is cents e.4H
Under 3 eeyes only cents
Ladies fine Grass Skirts very cheap
Bonnets Hats, Flats, and Parasols at extremely low
Boots and Shoes in this line have great bargains
to offer:
Ladies Half Caters TO cents
Very fine Black Caters only 81, worth $3.50
Ladies Slippers NJ ss.As--
Childrens Shoes 20 cents
Misses Caters 90 cents
Gentlemens Slippers 80 cents
Gentlemens Congress Caters u 81, worth %
Gentlemens and Boys Lasting Shoes
Oxford Ties and fancy Shoes in great variety.
/ would invite the whole purchasing community TO
call, and take look through my stock before akng
their purchases, feel confident they will be suited
both In goods and prices and at least ton per
cent r. B. HALL
No. 1878 North 7th street,
Fourth house .bove street
s45- All goods advertised will be found in store.
NAV Scott
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From Sait Lake.

sr. LOUIS May l6.--Salt Lake papers to March
2sth have been received here, but they contain no
news. letter from Col Steptoe's trapper guide,
from Sandy Point, seven miles from Fort Laramie,
dated February 2sth, speaks Of the depredations
of the Sioux Indians and considers life and pro.
perty as unsafe on that river
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NOTICE.
10y virtue Of two writs of feri facias, Is.

10y virtue Of two writs Of fieri facias, is
ID sued by Thomas c. Dom, Justice of the
Peace for Washington county, ID. c. at the suit Of
John Lee and Richard Lee, to me directed, have
seized and taken in execution all the right title and
interest of the said John Lee and Richard Lee, in
and TO one Carriage and Harness. and two Horses !;
and hereby give notice that on the 10th day OF
May, 1885, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ in front of the Centre
Market House, in the city Of Washington, ID. c.,
will offer for sale the said goods and chattels so
seized and taken in execution TO the highest bidder
for cash. III. r. MARYMAN
may l2-eo3t* Constable
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TEN SMALL HOUSES AT AUCTION.
i On Monday afternoon, May 9lst, at . o'clock, I
shall SELL on the premises, In square 54s parts OF
lots Is, 10, and 20, together with the improvements
thereon consisting of ten conveniently and
nearly frame houses each containing four rooms
This property is located on South X street between
Third and Four-and-a half streets
Terms: For each house $50 cash; residue SEQ per
month till paid with interest secured by deed of
trust on the property. O. w. BOTELER
may l5--eodts tait#E Auctionaer
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nFFERS his services to the public as
" General Agent for the Prosecution Of Claims,
&c He viii also give legal counsel; and will act as
umpire between dispuants to save them the expense
Of law SUITS Ac
He may be found at any time at No. 36l street,
(south side and near TO the Patent Office.
may 9-dtf
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a LII STRANGERS
n Visiting the city should see Hunters Cstalogus
OF the curiostcs ofths Patsnt 0fics
Also, his description Of PowslTs great picture.
feb as--d1yh
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Sailing offhe Aaantic.

New York, May l6.-The steamer Atlantic
sailed to-day for Europe. She takes out $780,
600 in specie, and 235 passengers, amongst whom
Is Ex-President Fillmore. Also, Enoch Pratt and
Alonzo Lilly, Esqs, of Baltimore.
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BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE.

BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE.
a VARIETY Of Building Lots In the VI
cnty Of tho City Hall. Also, in all other parts OF
the CITY, on terms accommodating. Inquire ut Mrs..
Adamss Boarding House, opposite TO Browns Hotel.
address through the Post Office win receive at
mar s--snvsm DAVID MYERLE
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CARD.
Economy Is the road TO ioealth."
Great reduction I'm the nrice Of Hats and

LcOHOFy u VIC TOIU ~ WSHttH.
Great reduction I'm the price Of Hats and
Caps.
UtHE undersigned, having made arrangements
IL with New York Hat Company 10 be CONSTANT
" supplied with the best Moleskn dress hats got
up In tie latest STYLE offers them at the nnprecedent
ed low price Of % So worth from four 10 five dollars
second quality, %. worth from "a 80 10 ~ and
very good fashionable hat at 20 so, worth from - 70
t3 so.
Also, Beebe a Co.'S Hats, at much less advance
than they have been here ofore sold in this city.
Firstrsse drab beaver Hats, IS 80.
All kinds Of soft Hats and Caps very low
In order TO sell at the above low prices, the cash
system must be adopted consequently those who
purchase will not be charged from Is 10 Is per cent
as an offsett for bad debts, ANTHONY,
(for many years in the employ Of Todd a Coz
No. 8 Columbia place, 7th street,
an 1S-eoSm I'd door north Of Penn. avenue.
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ICE CREAM, WATER ICES. &c.
IT EMON, Vanilla, strawberry, Pine APP
IL pie, Orange Chocolate favors Also, German
Cream, Roman Punch, Charlotte Ruse, Blanc
Mango, &C. &c. 10. WEAVER,
Opposite Browns Hotel.
NAV l2-3teo
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A CARD. LOOK HERE.
A Ill We lovers of the good things of Ii Ii

FURNISHED ROOMS TO RENT,
An F Street, one door I. ON the corner OF
~ Ninth, No. $751; very desirably situated, being
contiguous 10 the Patent and Post Offices, and adon-
ing Mrs. Spaldng's clearinghouse. may S-f
HOUSE and Furniture for Rent. 1.-The
IL snbscriher wishes TO rsnt his house. contain
tween N iSh ana ih street., nesy tbs War
ment and Winder's Building, No. l54.
Terms very moderate, and possession given imme-
diatey. r. w. BATES.
mp 18-eof
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Sam was about In Beaufort IN. CO. on the 18th
inst, eecting bis ticket for Commissioners by vote
of more than three to one 9
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NOR RENT.--A neat and comfortable
IL three story frame house, on l street North, be-
tween 4h and 9Th streets West mo. 5s2) containing
eight rooms, all in good order Possession given after
18th instant To punctual tenant the rent win be
moderate
Inquire NEXT door Of J. T. Clements.
may b-du
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AGENCY AND INTELLI-

q ENERAL AGENCY AND INTELJI-
NJ gcnce Ohice.--In connexion with the sub
scriber's agency for Government Claims, he has
opened agency for the mutual benefit Of families
and servants, landlords and tenants &C., in Wash
iDgton city and its vicinity.
by being regularly and properly advised Of their
respective wants. he will be enabled to supply ho-
tels boarding houses and private families with suit
able servants and to hire out and procure homes for
servants and laborers. To SELL rent out and collect
the rents OF houses, rooms, &c.
Parties interested will save much time, labor and
expense, by calling the subscriber, addressing
him by letter, giving particulars, DC.
JOHN f. BAKER, General Agent,
At Mrs. Kessler's, No. 3s3 Penn. avenue,
an 23-codlm south side bet. 9Th and AZ sta
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SAD occuRREscE.-Dsvid Reid, Esq, while on
bis return from fishing party at the White House,
fell overheard from the steamer off Gravelly Point,
and was drowned. Mr.. Reid was a merchant on
Water street, and was beloved by all who knew
him. His body has not yet been recovered, though
several boats have been dragging for IT,
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PAINT AND OIL STORE.
M r. PARKER, House. Sign. and Or

MI T. PARKER, House, Sign, and Or
lv1e namental Painter, Louisiana avenue, between
Sixth and Seventh streets, No. co. residence, No. $40
ded TO bis present business the sale Of PAINTS,
OILS, GLASS, and PUTTY, in srall and large
quantities.
The attention Of housekeepers Is particularly
called TO the convenience of this arrangement as they
can at all times procure HEARTH and other MIXED
PAINTS, Of all colors, made ready for by q
PRACTICAL PAINTER
Orders promptly attended to and respectfully 30
licited Cheap TOR oash.
may lind (Star)
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Prices Of admission 0rchestra Chairs so cents.
Parquette a. cents. Regular Ticket % cta. Col
ored Gallery 70 cents. Private Boxes % and o.
~ Seats may be securedy without extra charge !;
boz office open daily from 10 70 O'Clock.
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MAGNIFICENT RESIDENCE FOR
s SALE OR RENT.

WILL either sell nv Farm ON the
above Georgetown, adjoining Tenallytown, or viii
rent 70 good tenant the house and garden (inclu-
ding furniture il desired. cows &C., for the sum
mer. Call on the subscriber az Mrs. Lyles's adj
joining. TH0S MARSHALL
may l4-l0t~ Star ch. Organ
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GEORGETOWN AnusrNeSrs.--Our friends In
Georgetown sho,ld not forget that the celebrated
Dorama of Bunker Hill is now on exhibition at
Forrest Hall. This Is one of the most attractive
exhibitions Of the day.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
VARIETIES.

VARIETIES,
Prices Of admission 0rchestra Chairs 50 cents
Parquette s711 cents. Regular Ticket % ca. Col,
ored Gallery rs cents. Private Boxes % and Is.
~ Seats may be secured without extra charge
box ohiee open daily FROM 10 10 8 o'clock.
First night of the engagement Of
SHIELD Ms
CELEBRATED PANToMIMIC
And BALLET PET
Whose success in New York and Philadelphia has
been unprecedented.
The Troupe comprises the following eminent Artstes:
IN. Cailadine NINE Marie
Nv. H. Reade, Mile Lerisi,
y. Rudolphe, Master John,
La Petite Katie, La Petite Laura,
The BABY DANCERS, whose astonishing perform
ces are without parallel. Assisted by an efficient
CORPS DE BALLETi
Thursday Eeeaing, May Eth, 1866,
The performance will commence with the Ballet
Comique, entitled
VOL AU. VENT OR THE JOLLY MILLERS I
Father Mancher.... MT Rndophe.
rierre,...'......'.'..... Sheldon,
jacques. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Cnlladne.
Ese,,e.. lie Marie
Peasants, 4s, BY The Corp. de- Ballet IL ''''''4
Overture By tho Orchestra.
Pas de Deux. La Petite Laura and La Petite Katie.
Pas Styrien. MIR. Sheldon and Mile Catarina
Song. ........................ Mr.. Rudophe.
Irish jig La Petite Laura.
Pas de Matelot. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Master John.
Grand Pas dc Quatre. !. Mr.. Sheldon, Mr. Calladne,
Miles Catarina and Marie
Overture Orchestra.
To conclude with the favorite Ballet of
". DECHALUMEAUl
NJ. Dechalumeau. ..................Mr Mr.. Callsdne.
Roguinette. .......................... Sheldon
Montarance. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Rudolphe.
Jalio.. ...................... Reade.
Jacqurette. ........................ Master John.
Jeanette. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Mile Catarina
Gertrude. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Marie
Madaline. ....t.. Ierisi
May l6-2t t.
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SODA WATER,
ERESH and Cool-all fruit favors, and
II others No humbug, but genuine, simon pure
Call and try. Twenty tickets for 81.
J. @. WEAVER,
Opposite Browns Hotel, No. 3l7.
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The Mutual Fire Insurance Company ofthe
District of Columbia,
Chartered by Congren,
nFFERS TO the property owners Of the
- District cheap and as safe means of insu-
rance any other Company in this District.
ULYSSES WARD, President
CHAS. WILSON, Secretary.
MATHEW q. EMERY, Treasurer.
NArAcrns.
Ulysses Ward, John Van Riswick,
Thomas Blagden, p. W. Browning.
r. Howard, Mathew O. Emery,
J. @. MoKelden.
Ofice-Columbia Place, corner Of Louisiana avenue
and 9TH street onlce hours from 70 O'Clock, r. NJ
feb fs-coh
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FOR SALE.
a DRUG store doing n good business,
"A In good position, and IN pleasant part OF
the town.
Terms will be made easy TO person with small
capital
Address CHEMIST, through this Office.
may 11-eo2ts
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Ok CENT DAGUERREOTYPE
81 are still making splendid pictures, for TWEEN.
ty-6ve cents and upwards, and have Just received
splendid assortment of Fancy Cases, which we viii
sell at reduced prices.
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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NEW AND SECONDHAND HOUSE
FURNISHING ESTABLISHMENT,

NEW AND SECONDHAND HOUSE
FURNISHING ESTABLISHMENT,
305 Pens. Avenue,
Betteen Four-and-<-haif and iSirh sfrests,
seuh aide.
"HERE win be kept constantly on
w hand large and excellent assortment Of all
kinds of Housekeeping Goods, such as
Parlor and Chamber Furniture, &c.
oueensware, Glassware, Tinware, Wooden and
Willovware
Table cutlery, Carpets, Cooking Utensils
Clocks Looking-g glasses, Lamps, &c.
All of which will be sold at the lowest possible
prices Sr cash or good paper. vonpoon
FINE HAIR MATTRESSES.
ut M. McGREGOR, at his House Fur
NE nishing Warerooms, on Seventh street, No.
$780, has just received large lot Of the above articles
made Of superior quality OF hair and ticking and pur
chased very low at auction. His customers shall have
the benefit of the low price, which is twenty per cent
below the market value
Also, for keeping call, lot Of Rcfrigerators equal
TO any in the market, and highly approved OF by oil
who have used them, which is the proper test
ap 2s-eod4w
TyHERMOMETERs.- A large assort-
IL ment just received and for sale by
W. c. ZANTZINGER,
Statoners' Hall
sp N--eo9w adjoining Kirkwood House.
DRUG STORE.
TIME undersigned has taken the entire
IL charge Of the Drug Store, corner Of 18th street
10 business day and night TO secure from hyscians
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 bours.
Old Wines and Brandies for Medical purposes, for
sale, obtained from Col. Laurence.
ap s-stawd2mo DOCT. u. HOLT.
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COURT OF CLAIMS.

COURT OF CLAIMS.
yHE Subscriber, who has had much az
- perieoce in the prosecution of claims against
the Government win practice before the Court OF
Claims, In Washington city, established by the recent
act Of Congress- Letters addressed to him at Old
Point Comfort, Virginia. to Washington, d. O.,
will receive prompt attention
ap 25--dlawlm6w3m JOS. SEGAR.
HNFURNIsHED ROOMS FOR RENT,
~ at Mount Pleasant Hotel (north side Of Capitol
Square If early application be made to
may l5-l3t c. A. HARRISON.
SARsAPARILLA MEAD AND SODA
~ Water.-The undersigned would inform the
public. that his fountains now in full operation
and he Is ready TO serve tho lovers Of pleasant and
refreshing drinks with the above.
His Soda Water needs little praise for all know its
reputation. The only place in Washington to get
that delightful beverage, carbonated Mead, is at
VIM b. BUTTS Drug Store,
may lists Cor. of Pa. ave- and 18th sts
" He UNDERSIGNED ARE NOW
u working the Stone Quarry formerly occupied
by Major w. b. Scott and will furnish stone at the
usual market rates.
HUMPHREYS 4 WILLIAMS.
GEoRaErowN, d. c., May 10, 1855
may l5-lm*
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DIsoRAcEPuL---Last night about 10 o'clock, a
furious fight occurred near the bridge on Four-and-
a-Ealf street. which lasted for ten or fifteen minutes,
between male and female Which was the
victor We are unable to say; but the mans hat
was crushed, his face bore palpable marks of the
womans nails, and his coat was divided in unequal
mistaken parts. From the sound 1t was supposed
that the female received sundry admonishers a Ia
Hyer. Where the guardians of the night were is
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AccIDEST.-A bricklayer named Richard Rawl-
ings, fen from the wall of house on Missouri av-
enue, yesterday afternoon, at q height of about
twenty feet His head and face were badly bruised,
and one Of his legs was thought at first to be
broken. He resides at the corner of goth and N
streets, in the First Ward, whittier he was imme-
distely conveyed.
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FOR SALE,
a TWO-SEATED Rockaway, entirely
n new, built by one Of the best coachmakers IN
this city. II will be sold Mt bargain Inquire al
No 5l2 north street. corner Of 10th street.
may l2-3teo*
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EOR sALE.-A lot Of old exchanges NJ
II this ofice.
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HORSE AND CARRIAGE FOR SALE,
IL belonging to the late HENRY w. BALL, Eaq
They Gamble at his late residence S26 street
north, Capitol Hill. may ST
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FIREs.-There were three alarms of fire in Wash
ington yesterday The first, early in the morning,
was occasioned by the burning Of chimney on
Capitol Hill 1.-THE second at noon, the destruction
of the wooden stable Of John s. Meehan, ESQ, in
the same vicinity, together with valuable grape
arbor and number Of ornamental trees the third,
at six in the evening, was without adequate cause
On this OCCASION the suction of the Columbia Com
pany sustained a serious injury in descending Cap
itol Hill--B.
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a GOOD CHANCE FOR AN INVEST
n MENT.--The well known and popular Res
taurant corner Of Pennsylvania 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. N. A. FENWICK.
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A0RoUED.-The steamer POwhatan left, on her
return from the pilgrimage to St. Marys, at III
o'clock Tuesday night; at two yesterday morning
she grounded on Port Tobacco Shoals. The steam
or Washington left at seven in the morning. At
noon came alongside the Powhatan, and took off
all who were disposed to come on. Only few
availed themselves Of the opportunity, and they
arrived here about three o'clock. The Powhatan
has not yet arrived, nor is there any sign Of her.
She was very near shore. No apprehension is felt
for her safety or the comfort Of her passengers
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BY C. w. BOTELER, Auctioneer.

may I'D Auclionesrs
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CosFIRaATIoS.--The Right Rev. Bishop Whit
tnghan,, of Maryland, is expected to administer
the rite of confirmation to about fifteen persons at
the Church (EpiscopaD of the Ascension, (Rev.
Mr. Stanley, Rector,) on H street, this evening, at
\ 10 O'clock
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WASHINGTON AoUEDUcr. - The contracts for
building the aqueduct were given out yesterday to
the lowest bidders. N. H. Decker has contracted
for SS4,s74 90; F. Dufin, $36,750 90; total,
silica 90.