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The CHAsE-ISe IN Hon LrFE--It il currently
reported, and pretty generally believed, that
neither the Hon. Thos. Corwin, Thomas Ewing,
Nelson Barrere, Ex-Governor Trimble, VIM. John
son, Hon. John Scott Harrison, VIM. Stanberry,
Samuel +. Carey, WIN. E. Finck, Gen. Geiger
Hon. Samuel i. Vinton, Hon. Henry Stanbery,
Hon. John L. Taylor John T. Brazee, Hooking
II. Hunter, James Il. Stanberry, Seneca W. Ely,
Col Van Trump, Wesley Claypool, Judges Nash,
Storer, Spencer, Cushing, and hosts Of other dis.
tingushed Wings all over the State, win support
the Aboltionst, S. Z. Chase, for Governor OF
Ohio but that large number Of them will sup
port Col. Hedill, if some pnadulterated Wing Il
not nominated for the office. lift is any sign OF
rain, when ii Is cloudy all around and pouring
down in the middle" we should say that Mr..
Chase stands no earthly chance to be elected
Governor Of 0ho.-Ciacinnati Times.
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TO THE FAMILIES OF THE DIS
CONsTABLE,s SALE.

10y virtue of two writs of feri facias,
ID issued by Thomas G. Dom, Justice of the
Peace in and for Washington county. ID. c., and to
me directed against the goods and cbattels, lands
and tenements rights and credits, Of William Cohen
have seized and taken all the right, title, and iute
rest in aud unto wostory frame Building, situated
part Of original lot one, in square numbered AT,
corner Of north q and Fifth Streets and hereby
give notice, that shall proceed TO SELL said Building
all the interest he hath therein, in front Of said
premises, Friday, 18th day of October, 1885, at
in favor Rawlings Reggie. Terms cash.
aug l0--2t G. II. ALI.STEN Constable.
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CT 500 LLBUY THE STOCK

fectionefy and Ice Cream establishment, now doing
a large business.
To an energetic person, this is a rare chance
Everything is new and in the best possible order
Best of reasons for selling out For particulars APP
ply at the store, No. 400 Seventh street
iy 30-lm
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NEW JEWELLERY.

HAVE just received lot Of new styIes
II Of rich Gold Jewelry, and have on hand fine
stock Of Watches Gold Chains Silver Ware Of every
description.
Also, great variety Of Spoctacles, 30.
All Of which will sell at greatly reduced prices.
for two weeks.
Please call at 4ls, Pennsylvania syense
Sign Of the Large Spread Eagle
ie 20 II. D. HOOD.
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RRIGt;s, HALL N co., Engineers and
- General Mschinists, corner Of Virginia avenue
and Ninth street west, Washington. District Of Co.
lnmhia- nov Ip--1y
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Erplosion of a CARGO of Ponder.

NEw YORK; August lo.-Advices from Santa
Martha South America, state that on the 18th of
July the brig Velocity, hence with cargo of pow
der, took fire and blew up. The vessel was total
loss, but all the lives were saved.
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MARRIED.


On the 18th instant. by the Rev. Gideon II. Day
Mr. WsLLiAh ARMJER to Miss MARY ANN CAMPBELL
both Of Prince Georges county Maryland.
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New York, Aug. lo.--The steamer jamestown,
from Richmond, arrived here Last evening at Ave
o'clock.
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THE WONDERFUL PAIN CURER.
A LII Pain Cured like Magic.--In bottle

THE WONDERFUL PAIN CURER.
a LII Pain Cured like Magic.--In bottle
n l2k, %, and 80 cents.
Pain is the forerunner Of disease Cure the pair.
and you check the disease.
DR. J. 3. ROSES PAIN-CURER
Is truly the wonder Of the agei II cures pain in
less time than il requires TO get physician.
Ii cures toothache in q minute
Cures Cramps or Pain in the Stomach and Bowels.
Cures Stiff Neck and Swelled Face from cold.
Cures Rheumatism and Neuralgia.
Cures Sprans, Br Uses, Scalds and Burns.
. Cures Corns and any Pains in the Feet.
Cures Ague and Lumps in the Breast instantly.
Cures Earache in few minutes.
Cures Pain in the Sides, Limbs, or Back.
Cures Ague and Chills and Fever
his Is no humbug medicine, but IL Is made by a
regular physician Of thirty.hve years practice in
Philadelphia where every family has IL in use and
no family should be without bottle in Of scc-
dent or sudden sickness. II Is used internally and
externally always giving immediate relief IN this
Pain Curer could speak Il would excaim--
whilst most physicians take whole months to SHAY
| make my cures in half summers day"
No. IL, SourH THaD STREET, Philadelphia.
Being afflicted with stiff neck, accompanied with
much pain, suppose from very severe cold, was
entirely relieved in a few minutes by rubbing on my
neck DR.. Roses Pain Curer.
JOHN GRIFFITH.
The Pain Curer Is used for weak stomach and bow
els and is preferred by those who have used il to any
preparation Of ginger
Sold by q. ST0TT 4 CO.,
W. II. GILMAN,
J. w. MARIN,
PATTERSON a MARIN,
ID. Il. CLARK,
II. II. MCPHERSON,
w. 4. EVANS,
KIDwELL a LAWRENCE,
j. b. MOORE,
Washington, d. O.
j. L. K1DwELL,
Georgetown,
And by all dealers ia Alexandria, Virginia
may 23--eoif Am -. s.N
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LIMEi LIMEiLIMEi

LIMEi LINE IL IMEi
GREAT reduction In Price.--Best quality
~ wood-burnt Lime, at so cents per barrel.
| am now selling the best quality If woodburnt
Lime in Washington, at 80 cents per barrel at the
kilns and IS cents delivered In any part of the city.
price LAWT0N p. HOOVER,
Potomac Lime Kilns,
One square south of the Lower Bridge,
" 17--eo3w Near Georgetown.
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GREAT CENTRAL WOOD AND COAL
DEPOT.

GKEAT CENTNAE Would MD CUAE
DEPOT.
~ MYERS N SON keep constantly on
Ss hand u large assortment Of Wood and Coal,
in all their varieties and Of superior qualities which
they offer for sale on as pleasing terms as they
be had in the District Of Columbia.
Office No. q, Water street. south side, old snrfd
formerly occupied BY Myers Baker.
es" All orders left ut y. j. Steers No. 45s, S.v-
enth street. Washington, d. G., or at our Office viii
be promptly filled.
ssy- 1910 pounds given to the ton.
G. MYERS a SON
jy 2s-3m Water street. Georgetown, D. C.
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BOARDING.

IRIS. C. f. WILLIAMS has several
lVH pleasant furnished or unfrrnished rocus
rent with or without board. aug 2--aodlwif
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NOTICE.
First Grand Excursion
or TaE

ERICAN RIFLEM
HNHE Members of this CorEs most respect-
II fully announce to their friends and patrons
that they will give an Excursion on Thursday, Au
gust esd.
N. b. Particulars in future advertisement.
Lieut.. ROBERT T. KNIGHT,
aug TT Chairman of Committee.
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rsY- Washington National Monument OF.

sw Washington National Monument Of
fec, August LIST, AT meeting of the Board of
Managers of the Washington National Monument So
ciety held on the 3lst ult, the following resolution
was adopted
Re8otred, That the Secretary give notice by adver-
sement to be inserted in the National Intelligencer
Union and the American Organ, that the Hon John
IPiison, late Commissioner Of the General Land Of.
flee has been appointed General Agent of this Socie.
ty, and has entered on the duties Of bis office.
true copy-test;
CHAS. G. TUCKER,
aug l-d3w Secretary of w. N. NJ. Society
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New ORLEANS, Aug. 6.-Later dates from Tex
"a have been received. The Fan Antonio Ledger
gives an account of an organization of military
force In Texas to aid the revolutionists In Mexico
The first prt of the expedition arrived at Leona
river on the 18th of July, a, d more were hourly
coming forward in great numbers. They expecte
to cross the river on the gath. Captain Henry,
late of the Texan volunteers, the commander o.
the expedition, had issued an address to the PEG
pie of Texas and Mexico. To the former he says
the intention is to aid In the establishment of a
more republican government, and finally to bring
Mexico under the protection Of the American ca
gle. General Lamo declares that this Is the wish
Of the Mexican government themselves.
General Houston has written a letter publicly
endorsing the principles Of the Know -Nothings.
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AUCTION SALES.
BY c. w. BOTELER, Auctiopeer.
~ % ILsr1. ~ IA a A i 4. LIE 1...r - n.

TWNHUSTEEb BALE tIF LOT NO. 20 IN
IL square 626, with the Improvements. at Auc-
ton.-0n Wednesday, August ", 1855, at O'Clock,
trust from John r. b. SUIT to toe subscriber bear
date the thi d day Of July. 1852, and recorded II
Liber j. A. T.. No 44, folios 100 and 49, Of the
land records Of Washington county, in The District Of
Columbia all that piece Of ground lying hnd being
and known 40 Walter c. johnson subdivision Of
said square containing s.slo square feet, more or
less, gether W tn the improvements. which are tw"
trame houses, with brick basemcnts each house ca n
aiming six rooms. This pr perry fronts rs feet u
Massachusetts avenue, running back llu feet 10 N,w
Jersey avenue, belween north 4 and q street The
houses will b. sold separately together as may b.
desired.
Terms: 0nethird cash balance in six, twelve, aud
eighteen months, for notes satisfactorily occurred.
JOHN Y. DOM, Trustee.
G. w. B0TELER,
jy 30--eodts s.a Aucti'neer
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Ohio Politics,

COLUMBUS, Aug. "a mass State convention
of those opposed to the election OF Messrs. Chase
and Medill, the two principal candidates for the
Governorship of Ohio, met at the City Hall to-
day.
The number in attendance from other parts Of
the State was very small.
The Convention nominated the Hon. Allen
TrimbIe for Governor.
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ODD.FELLOWS' HALL.
Eleventh Annual Visit Of
KUNK ELS OPERA TROUPE,
Who, in addition to perfectly organized corps of
... COMEDIANS,
VocALIsrs and
DxScERx
Now include the highly celebrated Ifant Yocalists,
TIE WELLS CHILDREN.
The entertainments will commence on
MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 9Th
Admission rs cts Doors open at 7, commencing
at g. and concluding at 10 o'clock.
JOHN 7. FORD, Agent
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a LII STRANGERS
~ Visiting the city should see Hunters Catalogue
Of the curiosities ofthe Patent Office.
Also, his description Of Powelfs great picture
fab es---dlyif
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Fever at Norfolk.

NORFOLK, August s.-The fever has appeared In
different parts of this city. There Ia also no abate
ment Of the disease at Portsmouth.
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~ Religious NOtice.-The Rev. DR.. Teas
dale having returned to the city, will preach Sun
fist Church. The public are respectfully invited to
attend - aug 10
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AccIDESr.-As the reel of one Of our fire COM
psnies was proceeding down The Avenue last even
ing at rapid rate, It was run into by two horse
men, and so violently, as to throw it over, and
considerably injuring young man by the name
Of Throop, who had hold Of the rope
One of the mounted party was thrown from his
horse, and indeed several persons we're more or
less injured. Mr.. Throop was conveyed in an in
sensible state to the drug store Of Mr.. w. H. Gil
man, where he was properly cared for
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FANCY GOODS AND MILLINERY.
"TILLIAM =. SHEDD, 500, Eleventh

w street, near Pennsylvania avenue, has con-
stanty on hand Millinery, Hosiery Gloves Perfume
ry, Combs, Brushes, and Fancy Goods, Of every de-
scrption iy2S-6m
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" THE LAST OF HIS TRipE."-The last American
mechanic, or member of the American party"
was discharged yesterday from the outdoor work
ct the Capitol, and an "anti" appointed in bis
place. The person alluded TO is a most exemplary
man, and Of the best artisans in his line in the
country. When charged with belonging to thu
-" American party be boldly but calmly admitted
t; and was Immediately, and with indecent haste,
thrust from an humble position, in which he had
been supporting his family honestly, and by " the
sweat of his brow" Comment Is unnecessary.
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SOUTHERN MILrrARY ACADEMY LorrERY.-The fol-
lowing the localities where the principal prizes
in Class were drawn
756, $4,000, Washington, D. c.; 5000, $4,000,
Savannah, Georgia; s42l $4,000, Charl, ston, South
Carolina 1882, $4,000, Montgomery, Alabama !;
s514 81 500, opelika, Alab ma; 4,a4o 81 200. Mo
bile Alabama; 3,sl2, Sl,lUo, Nashville, Tennessee
$685. $1,000. Montgomery, Alabama; slo7, 81, 900,
Fredonia, Alabama s,75a, $1,000 Deadfal Alabama
$751; $1,000, Richmond Virginia; 6,3sl, $1,000,
Providence, Rhode Island. aug lot
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TEMEST, PLASTER, HAIR, &C.
~ Also, constantly on hand a splendid article Of
Cement Plaster, Hair, &C. all Of which we are SELL
ing very cheap.
LAWT0N p. HOOVER,
Potomac Lime Kilns,
One square south of the Lower Bridge
IN l7-eoSw Near GEORGETOWN.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
REPoRrED FoR THE
DAILY Am RICAN ORGAN
The Alabama Elections.

MONTGOMERY, August s.--Thirteen counties give
shortHdge, tAmerican,l for Governor, 1880 ma
jorlty.
SECOND DESPATCH.
MONTGOMERY, August s.-Returns from the fol
lowing counties have been received:
American Msjoritiesfor Governor $40
Bib, $50; Greene, 4os; Tuscaloosa, 1000; Ma
con, $50 total, 2,7S8.
Democratic Msjorities 600; VIII
cox, 100; Talladega, $50; Jefferson, ESQ., Cooss,
100; Barber, reported, but doubtful,) 95o--to.
ia, 1850.
Dowdell (dem) is elected to Congress in the
third district by 400 majority.
MONTGOMERY, Aug. 9.--Ths following additional
returns were received to-day.
American majorltes for observation-disclosures
county, $50; Baldwin, $50; Mobile, 600; Lowndes,
200; Butler, 1875 total, 1925.
Democratic majorities. -Tallapoosa, 2S9; Clarke,
1862; total, 40l.
From the above 1t appears that Shortridse Ia
ahead Of his opponent 1912. v.'
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ssU American Central Committee.-Th
members Of the American Central Committee are
requested to meet at this Office Saturday evening,
at o'clock. A punctual attendance is requested.
aug l0--2t
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And by all dealers ia Alexandria, Virginia
NAV o3--eoif Am
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Proballe Deelension IA M. Dauson.

Probable Decleasion Of Mr.. Dawson.
PnILADELPHIA, August lo.--Hon. j. L. Daw-
son passed through Pttsburg yesterday on his re-
turn from the Lakes He announced to his friends
there that his present purpose was to decline the
appointment as Governor of Kansas
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CANDIDATE FOR THREE Cent HuNoRs.--Since
the Microscopic man" has left the vacant lot at
the corner of 7th street and the Avenue, another
individual in the itnerant business has taken bic
place. While passing there last evening, VIC were
attLacted to the spot by crowd who were gaping
ut "a individual, who announcing TO the multi
tude the superiority of his polishing balls which
.would, in two-and-a-half seconds by the watch,
brighten silver, Britannia, brass, platina or tim
ware, or he would forfeit the price Of large
applet" So splendid an harticle, leddies and
ginhemen, land only 3 cents, you should not fail
to have, as IL has been known to brighten up the
way to the scaffold" We left.
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An ALARM.-The alarm Of fire last evening about
halfpast nine o'clock, was caused by the bursting
Of a camphene lamp in a building at the corner Of
Seventh aud streets A gentleman in the attic
was filling of these dangerous articles, when il
exploded, setting fire to portions of his Dress and
his appearance at the foot Of the staircase in per-
feet state Of nudity, having come down "on q
run" The flames we're extingushed without the
aid Of the 6remen who we're promptly on the spot
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CoRREcrioS or A REPoRr--A report being very
prevalent that an election of Superintendent Of
Public Schools had taken place. we are requested
TO contradict SUCH and ssy that no election for
has come off, nor has any such election been or
dsrej, or any bin passed creating such an Office.
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MoRE or IT.--Alexander Williams and Marga-
ret King gettinginto difficulty in relation to which
ones COW had the longest ''tal"--commenc pun.
melting each Others heads, until Officer Bell ar
rived, whoreonoludisg chat II was /" free Hght,"
went in, and went up to Justice Hollingshead's Of
fee, taking with him Alexander and Margaret,
whom the squire put under security to keep the
peace in regard to all questions, and especially the
COW question.
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Cur AND cux AGAN.--A fight occurred in the
Third Ward yesterday, between James Dugan and
Gerald Fitzgerald, about the price of whskey and
It's effects upon different constitutions. Mr.. Dugau
advocated three centers, and Mr.. Fitzgerald vice
versa the Police Magistrate Of the Third Ward
sent them down to the work house, to enghten
some other persons but themselves confined there,
upon the good or evil effects Of rumin general
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BOARD OF TEN GOVERNORS.

The regular weekly meeting Of the Governors Of
the Alms Hose was held yesterday afternoon, at their
Rooms In the Rotunda- The Governors were all
n,esep, except Governors Herrick and Draper.
The eduis ions sho~ the following nu nber OF per-
sons rensnng ia the following Institutions for the
we. X ending Feb Il:
Bellevue Ho-ptsl 7so LuDstic Asylum ssh Aims
ga; Psntntsry, 49, PebisntiAry Hospital SIS; wo-k
Fisu.~ 10; Small Pox Hospital 2; Rsn5sf. Issod se5;
Fsnos. ls-Jd Hospital l5 City Prison. 2s5 Seconf Ds
trici Prison Thd District Prison 10; Coored Home S5
Colorec Obsn Aylun ls0; Children a. nurss IN The CITY,
ls2-fotsl, ofl. Decrease, 81. -
communication was received from Mayor won
inclo,irg hand bills or gift schemes, one OF thsm
signed John smith, and the other, Howiaod, Dat'on
Il Co. 80
Gov. WEST thought it was the do'y Of the Mayor,
or Chief Of Police 10 ascertsn the real names OF the
persons who get up these gift enterprises 10 order
that the Governors may proceed to prosecute them.
After some conversation the following resolution by
Gov. WEsT was adopted:
k,.,,d That Horror the Mayor be and he hereby re-
snsop, requested TO furnish through the Police Oces or
the Necessary evidence to 'n.be this Department
10 the parties conducting the lottery schemes re-
f-r hand bills b. his Ho this Board
bill for $500 sent in by man for services
and material for killing rate at bellevue Hospital.
After some discussion a motion was adopted allow
In the rat exterminstor TO withdraw bis BILL a. he had
not been authorized TO exterminate the Bellevue Hos
pital rats.
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~ INFAMOUS DEN BROKEN UP.

Tie Twenty seeond Ward Police, under Capt Wit
ter ard Justice Connolly, Monday night made =
descent upon 81 infamous lager beer chop al dance
house Kept in Fortieth-st- near Six sv., b. Ger
men named Philip Summers. who, with abb u. 20 OF
tire company, was arrested and locked up in the Sta
tion.House for the night This place has for months
past il stated been resort for prostitutes thieves,
!Oetr pocket-bOOk troopers, and other nuissnces in
society and the reigbbor. have lorg regarded il -
nuisance. The motley crew arrested by the Police
numbered among them no. only characters of the
above stamp but several men claiming to be respec-
table ard having families to take care Of these beg
ged hard to be allowed togo home, but the Police
thought proper to teach them lesson, and locked
them up with the others. Yesterday morning they
were taken before Justice Connolly, who repi handed
and Il en- di.cbarged them. The keeper of the place
was held in heavy bonds TO answer for keeping dis
orderly bouie and the worst of the crew were bsd to
bail to keep the peace for one year.
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AMERICAN TRACT SOCIETY.

The Executive Committee met FEB l9, the Rev.
Dr. KNOX in the Chsir. Letters from France report
cd that while preaching to the destitute Is somewhat
restricted the Tracts OF the Paris Tract Society read
lily receive the Government stamp, and circulate
freely. The American Baptist Mission in Germany
All tor Tracts for their so Churches, and not far from
400 pre- schipg ststiops
IL Sseoen. ~ 600 Of the little book "Come to
"Jtsur have lsttly been printed, and q plumber OF
o,ttr evangelical Tracts The Rev DR.. King, at
Aliens is collecting and reprinting the modern Greek
Trsc's ~ nea, volumes.
To meet the calls from foreign lands, the Commit
tee appropriated to be RENTED in c.sh before April
/, for France, Germany, Sweden, Italy, and other
parts OF Europe O., 500; for Greece the Armenisns
and Others on the Medeu snesn s. 400; for Northern
spo Southern India S. 500; for Burmah Sian, China
and the Sandwich Islands 80 0oo-in all, SIC, oo0
Donations intended for the Society should be sent in
before that date.
Gov Vroom Of New.Jersey, our Minister to the
Court of Prussia appointed Delegate to the ensu-
ing Arpiversary Of the Tract Society in London nfhe
receipts of the last month were s3s 5o7. Grants Of
publications. s. 0l3.