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HOSIERY. GLOVES. &c.
SPLENDID PAPER HANGINGS.

TT is with pleasure that JOHN DAVIS announces
tn his cid friends ana the puhliS that h. has
sumed his old and familiar occupation OF PAPER
HANGING, having opened a new store in the s'Star
Buildings, near the corner Of Eleventh street and Pa
avenue, where he will be found all Ihe time himself
BLINDS, &C.
All work entrusted TO him in his line Of business
will be promptly and faithfully uted 10 the en-
tire satisfaction OF those Tor whom the work may Dc
done
lie respectfully invites all his former friends ana
customers, and the public generally 10 give nm
call az his new store and see n ne has not some
thing in his line TO suit their tastes and wants.
Inay l-d2w JOhN DAVIS.
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BY j. C.McaUIRE. Aust'on.er.

TENRUSTEE'S SALE OF CITY Ts-on
MONDAY afternoon, May 2lst, 81 O'Clock,
1t the Auction Of lanes e.. Mcguire, the sub
scrber, by virtue Of Gecd OF trust dated April 20,
:s5i anG recorded ia Liner J. A. s, NJ 20 folios
lee. &c one Gg the land records for Washington
county, the Distinct Ct Columbia, i'll sell the fol
lowing Lots, viz: Lois Nos IS, 20, 81, and %, IN
Square M 80.
Terms On" BALI cash; the residue in 6 and IL
months with interest," secured by a deed Of trust ON
the TT"mI
II thc ;c.:aT Of sale ere not compiled with within
five day. .. trustee reserves the right &c resell, at
the risk expense If The delauiting purchaser
ii. e. SPALDING, Trustee.
JAS. T.. MCGUIRE,
may 7-enGdS AUctioneeI.
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may Cd
by GREER & SCOTT, Arct,o,ssrs

VALUABLE BUILDING LOT ON CAPITOL
Y Hill al Auction.-On TUESDAY, the 18th in
slant, We shall SELL front ii the premises, at
o'c!nck y m weIt half OF Lot no. %, in Square
No 72s, having front noIih street % feet Is
inches, runling back 10 thirty feet alley LEI feet
So inches, b2tWeel First and SacCnd streets east
The above described property is Handsomely 10
Gated near The Capitol.
Terms: Onc+hird cash the balance in G and IL
months, for no:es bearing interest from the day OF
the sale.
A deed given and deed of trust taken
GREEN & SCOTT,
mayQ-d Auc;iOneers.
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New York Markets.

New York, May Cotton is uDcb snged n
price. and is in moderate demand. Flour has
advanced l2talSsc. per barrel; good Ohio
$40 3la$l0 Al; Southern is frm and unch 81 ged.
Wheat Is upward lend firm; Southern white
81 55aS2 IS C9rn Is firm and tendening up.
Yard; Western mixed SI.lsts$ll6. Pork is
iTm Beef is unchanged Lard is firm and
upward. Whisky-0hio 39a395c.
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nDeA sECRET FOR THE LADIEs-How no PRESERVE

n "A SECRET FOR THE LADIES-HOW TO PRESERVE
~ Besuty.-Don't Chalk, Lily White any Of the
socslled metcs to conceal faded sOw complexion.
you would have the brought back TO cheek
clear healthy and Transparent skim and life and vsor m
fused through the syetem get bottle Of COrers Spanish
Mixture, ami take IL according directions II does
quite well but, If aster few doses
you your health and beauty revving your step
and the whole refreshed and
nvigOrsed like Spring morning, then is hope
and all the valuable certificates possess, for
naugh the purifier of the blood known, Is
perfectly harmless and at the time powerfully eca-
ciuus.
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u. S MARINE BAND.

TNlE undersigned would respectfully inform the
Il Military, Fireinen, Clubs, and the public gene
rally that by applying to him at the Marine Barracks,
or at his residence, Il, between 9th and 10th
east, or by note al Hibus & Hitz's Music Depot.
a portion of il either a brass, reed cOtillOn
band, which will embrace Louis Weber's unrivalled
patty. F. SCALA,
Conductor and Leader of Marine Band.
m 30-1ms
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Rev York Stock Esrket

NEW York May 9 Stocks are lower and
iGll. Money is zbuudant. ssles this morn
Ig Of Erie Railroad shsres at 49,; Cleveland
and Toledo Railroad, 75:; Cumberland Coal
Co 27a; ReaaiBg, s5!; Canton Company. rs;
New York Central Railroad q9t; Pennsylvania
Coal Company, 1Os; Virginia SIS, 97t; Mis-.
souri, 6, 92t
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By }. G. MCGUIRE, Auctionser.
TRUSTEES SALE OF A VERY VALUABLE
i Building Lot in the First Ward.-On TUES
DAY afternoon, May ODD, at 5x O'Clock, on the
premises, the subscriber, by virtue of deed Of
trust dated May 1854, and d'ly recorded in Liber
will sell that valuable building Lot known as Lot
No 16, Square No. l02, fronting so feet ii inch
es on nnrth ii, between ooh and elst sts., running
back l40 feet 10 inches
Terms of sale: one-half cash the residue in six
and twelve months, with interest, secured by deed
of trust OH the premises.
IL tn terms of sale are not complied with within
five Gays thereafter the Trustee reserves the right
10 resell the risk and expense OF the defaulting
purchaser.
AL c0nveyances ut cost of purchaser.
III. O. SPALDING, Trustee.
JAS. c. MCGUIRE,
may TOD Auctoneer
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Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, May 9-Thc markets are dull
without change ia orices No transactions to
nste We quote, nOpiDslly, Flour, Howard
street and City Mills at $40 5Ossl0 rs. Wheat
i, held Ell 81 20 aS275 Corn-white $l,04 a
Sl.05; yellow $I.07a 81 08.
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may 9--EFSMTuW AuctiOnecrs.
BY JAG. G. MCGUIRE, AuctioneerI.

BY JAs. &. MCGUIRE, Auctfonssra.
TsIRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE and eli
4 gibly situated HouSr and Lot on Maryland ave
me, between AZ and 9th streets BY virtue
Of deed Of trus; bearing date the J day OF Feb
ruary. 1853, and recorded in Liher J. A s No So
fOos 50, Sc. the subscriber will sell, public sale
on THURSDAY, the 3lst day Of May 1855 at 5l%
O'Clock, m, on the premises al that piece or pay
eel OF ground lying and being situate the city Of
Washington, and known and distinguished rs LOi
O, in the subdivision of Lots Nos. g. 10, ami II
III square No. 1872, fronting % fee; inches on Ma
ryland avenue, between AZ and 9th streets west,
and running back 20 20 feet alley, with the build
inys and Improvements, which consist Of well and
substantially built two story and attic brick dwelling
house, witt two story frame back building and ne
lcessaTy GutbuGings.
The above property Is situated in healthy and
desirable location, and EapiGlg enhancing in value
and Offers favorable opportunity TO 'rsons d 81
FG;IS OF Obtaining convenient and comfortable
idCnCe, or making Gu investment.
The terms of the sale will be eEc-haf cal D, and
he bsiaUcc in g. II, and Is months, for bear
Ing interest from day Of sale, secured by deed OF
! iTua; nm lie property
!fIhC 'crms Of he are not complied with in ST
LAYS an Tie Sae the property will be IcSojd d.
tie iiS!; and expense Of the purchaser upon one
weeks Toi q.
All conveyaEcirg at COS. Of purchaser
,fitie iBGs gutahl".
CuAS S. WALLACH Trustee.
JAS. c. MCGUIRE,
may 0-P0Sds Auctiouepr
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may ID
BY GREE n a SCOTT, AuctiozeeTs.

VALUABLE BUILDING LOT AT CORNER
of Thirteenth street aud north l. at Auction -
On WEDNESDAY, the 10th instant, we shall sell
in front of the premises, at Il O'Clock part Of
lot Ne. /, in square No az, having front on the
west side of l3;h street west next 10 the of
north L street, running back 100 feet IL will be d.
vided in four building lots, which will be sold one
with the privilege.
The above described property Is handsomely 10
Gated, having an east front perfectly graded and
paved. Persons wishing to purchase handsome
Building lot will do well TO attend the sale.
Terms: One-quarter cash; balance in 6, II, and
lS months, Cor notes bearing interest from the day
sale.
a deed given and deed of trust taken.
GREEN s. SCOTT,
rfInI n
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VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
Y The block of buildings known the "Union
paper establishment They are situated on e street
between 18th and 18th Streets and fronting directly
on Pennsylvania avenue. The lot Is 20 feet front 10y
l59 feet Deep The property il susceptible OF dvis
must rank il among the best business stands en- the
avenue, and is yearly increasing in value. The
time Of the prescn; lessee expires on tine lst Scptem
ber next, on which day possession may be had.
ALSO, that large three-stOry Brick House on l7ih
street west Opposite the War Office aad three doors
south Of G stre.t)
Also, that three story House on l7th street west,
next door TO the Government Building, at the corner
Of F and l7,h streets
Should the a51vc property not lie sold at private
sale prior to the 18th Of May, if will be sold thai
day at public auction.
Terms viii DC made favorable To- the purchaser.
Apply TO Oh. VI WiNDER,
Ccr2GT Of Seventeenth and G streets.
mar l9-2awt Hayi5
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FRENCH LANGUAGE & DRAWING,

COMPLETE and thorough instruction in the
" above branches will be given on moderate
terms by French Gentleman, a graduate of the
Polytechnic School, Of Paris. The advertiser Il
bearer OF the highest testimonials Of success In
teaching.
Address the initials r. T., City Post Office. r
CD 27-dIm
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Large Fire at Kew OrIssus-xarkets.

NEW ORLEANS, May IA FIRE took place
here on Sunday morning, which consumed
two corners Of St. Charles and Grsvier streets,
including the Exchange news room and the
stores of the museum building, together with
those Of Messrs. Sherman, Ward & Jones. Tie
loss is estimated at $4,000, half Of which is
covered by insurance.
The Markets.-Cottcn-Sa's for the week
1000 bales; niddling Orleans at 9tslOo.
Mess pork, SI7. Lard in kegs l2al2ic. Corn
Western yello 81 Is, white 81 22aSl Is. Ster-
ling l0alos.
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NOR RENT.-Two handsomely furnished Houses,
u containing IS ROOMS in one, and n the othSr,
in desirable location fronting public square, one
square from Lafayette Square, on III, corner of Fl
and Eighteenth streets, with bath rooms, &C.. will
be rented on reasonable terms to good tenants.
ap l3-lms
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!. 2. 8. 4, s, 6, 2, 8. 9. o.

~ LABARRE, corner OF Tenth and c SITS who
r. 10 practical manufacturer in metal, has an
assortment Of Silver plated NUMBERS OF various
patterns he will make numbers for houses, bo1s
pews i'm Churchs, and for hacks, suit ell tssses,
and is confident at the low price they will be made
that il will suit the purchaser. ap le-lm
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TDR. KooFLANDs CELEBRATED GERMAN BIT

w. TIERS
There few things which afford greater pleasure
than sitting down write notice Of the celebrated Hoof
land German Bt.es because fully conscious
comforting public benefit and heart tells that by
notices have been induced to take these Bters
rescued from death by dyspepsia liver complaint
&C. for the of which Il is certain It is prepared and
sold only Dr. O. NJ JACKSON, at the German Medicine
Store No. 10 Arch street, Philadelphia.
See advertisement. 2-Sm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-05-09

A LARGE FRAME HOUSE, WITH BRICK
IA back building and lot adjoining, on the corner
of 18th and streets, in Square 25S, part Lot No.
will be offered at private sale, until May 18th, and
if rot sold will be sold at public auction Apply to
ANDREW J. JOYCE,
may Eff No. Az1 Fourteenth 81,
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Boarding.

DOARDING.-THREE OR FOUR PERSONS,
ID or small family, can be accommodated during
the recess of Congress, 1T No 655 New Jersey
avenue, west side, near the Capitol may So
DOARDING.-One fine large front room, with
ID an adjoining chamber, handsomely furnished,
suitable for family or several young men. Also,
Chambers larger than generally appropriated to
single gentlemen, with board, on reasonable terms
The situation is high and healthy, and in the imme
date neirhbOrhood of the Patent Office, Post Office,
and Indian Bur au. Transient AID table boarders
can be also accommodated by application TO No. 3
Union Row, F street, between 9Th and 7th sts.
may 7-lw+
MOTTO E.-FOR RENT-PARLORS AND
Chambers, with board. Also, table and tran
sient board, with bathing room and shower baths
and every attention to render il most agreeable to
her boarders. Mrs. P. G MURRAY,
Corner Pennsylvania avenue and AZ ST.
ap23-3m
BOARD, &c.-MRS. BATES, on the south
Id west corner of Pa. and 9th street is pre-
pared to accommodate gentlemen with rooms, with
or without board. Every effort will be made to rem
der those comfos bic who may favor her with their
patronage. ap eff
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II. gwtA GGRRS

4 LII THAEGxRs
IL visiting the City should see Hunters Gaia
logue OF the Curosities OF the Patent Once. Also
his Description Of Powell's Great Picture.
feb G-Sns
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J. 3. THOMPSON,
nj u RCH AN II TATLOR

Has removed to his old stand, Motifs Building,
AZ street, one door north Of ShiIington's Bookstore
where he would be pleased to serve his friends and
the public. may 3-2w
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By GREEN & sCoTr, Auctionsers.
GVSON BANK OF WASHINGTON STOCK
I'D d AoOat Auc,iOn.-On WEDNESDAY,, the
9 Ii instant, we shall sell, at OR Auction Store; az
o clock p. IN,
81 200 Of Bank Of Washington Stock.
Sale positive. Terms cash.
GREEN & SCOTT,
may SIT AuctOneers.
Also, - shares Of the Fa:mc.s' and Mechau6cs'
Bank Of Georgetown Stock.
Also, 81 900 preferred boyd Of llie Chesapeake &
Ohio Canal Stock with three year coupons Cue
GREEN & SCOTT,
ma Sd AuCtiOEeeTs.
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BY &c. Mcguire, Auctioreer.

BY j. ,. MCGUIRE. Auctionssr.
TRUSTEES SALE q DWELLING HOUSE
i aud Lot on Massachusetts, avenue BY virtue
o! deed In trust tie subscriber will sell. at public
auction, on the premises, on MONDAY afternoon,
May 2lst, at O'Clock, part Of Lot numbered nine,
Co. IL Square numbered four hundred and ffty-two
(452,) fronting twenty coy feet on Massachusetts,
avenue, between 9th and It'll str. els west running
back one hundred anG twenty nine (l29) teet, with
the Improvements, consisting of excellent frame
dwelling house. Terms cash.
NICHOLAS CALLAN, Trustee.
JAS. c. MCGUIRE,
ap 20 2aw&Ais Auctioneer.
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see advertisement.

fTEOAH WALLER h CO, Marble Hall Clothing Enpo-
~ rum, under Browns Hotel respectfully
that their display Of Spring and Summer Clothing is
ready for inspection comprising assortment Of Goats
PsntaooBs OF the and richest designs in
material trimming and wOrkm aushp. To gentlemen who
excellence with economy In fashionable articles Of
opportunity for selecting is offered from Of the
largest and most attractive stock Of goods offered in
fhis city 81 very reduced scale Of prices. apT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-05-09

receives all tho Books and Views
papers fast published He lie for Barpers and all
The Other Magezinez and readers will always End
..rss good Of Blank BOoks and Stationery
his kst0Te Odson BuIldng Pa. and ~
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NEW GOODS FOR THE LADIES.

NEW GOODS FOR THE LADIES.
+ TAKE this opportunity of announcing 10 the la
Il dies of Washington and vicinity that am now
opening large assortment Of Bonncts, Ribsnds and
TrimmiagsOt every variety, consisting in part Of
IoS5
- English do co % 50 ITO 20
Open and plain Straws Of every description, from
So cents u | 80
would cali you attention particularly 10 my as
sortmcHt OF Misses BOnnets and Fiatsrbo Leg
horn ami common straw.
NV assortment OF Ribands is complete, compris
ing all and styles, from le& 10 - cents per
yard.
Do not neglect looking II these Goods at the ear
Hest opportunity r T. HYER, Agent,
may g. cost Ii opp. Centre Market.
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E,OR RENT-A NEW THREE STORY FRAME
l. House, with brick basement, containing nine
rooms, with pump of excellent water in the yard,
situated on 22d street, First Ward, intersection
of X street with Pa. avenue. To good tenant the
terms WY be moderate. Apply on the premises, or
TO r. A. WATERS, at his Printing Office, ID, betw.
9th and 10th SITS. may 5-lw+
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nor THAT HANDSOME THREE
IL story brick House, with three pOrcheS on one
side and two pOrches in front, ard flower garden in
front, now ia the occupancy OF MIR. II. B. Hughes,
on 18th street, Island,J between d and C streets
Rent moderate TO a careful, prompt tenant. The
house contains 10 rooms.
JOHN l.. SMITH, Attorney ut Law,
may 7-cO3t" 9Th street.
FURNISHED ROOMS-MRs. G. ANDERSON
&c has several furnished Rooms which she wishes
To rent: situated over the Music and Stationery
Store, second Go0r from the KiTkwo0d House, Pa
avenue. up ll-eOlia
nor SALE-A TWO STORY Brick HOUSE
= on thu corner Of Prospect and Frederick streets
Georgetown, occupied by Mr.. John w. Bro
naush. For information apply TO Ms. JAHES MIL
LER, Market st betw. 4ih and 9Th, Georgetown.
ap 25-law5W*
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Auction Sales.
By Jas. O. N

By Jas. O. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
CORPORATION STOCK AT AUCTTON-ON
~ FRIDAY afternoon, May 1Ith, at 5 O'Clock al
the Auction Rooms, shall SELL
al 500 Corporation Of Washington Stock
9 800 TO Georgetown do
Terms cash, in current funds
JAS. &. MCGUIRE,
uav0 AuctionccI.
BY j. .. Mcguire, Auetioaeer.
OLOSiNG OUT SALE OF HALL & BROTH
~ ers Stock of Dry Goois.-O Ga MONDAY mora
Ing, May 18th, commencing At 10 O'Clock, on sec
ord floor of Hail & Bros store, on Seventh street
I shall sell quantity Of Goods, LEFT on hand by
failure of purchasers To comply with the terms OF
sale, amounting N value 70 abcrt 5000, and com
p.isng-
Dress Silks OF various patterns
White Grape, Cashmere, and Bay STAT Slaw!s
Embroidered Mnslins, Beregss, Lawns
Delsines, Hosiery, Mantiil;S
Curtain ses:ins, Shrtinss
Cacsime,es, Vestings, Cloths
Velvet, Rrussels. three rly and ingram Carpets
Canton Mating, Rugs, &a.
The above will be sold in lois a. suit.
Terms: Sl00 and under cash /; over tliat sim q
credit of2, A. and mcr!hs, for notes satisfactorily
endorsed bearing interest
JAS. c. MCGUIRE,
mays huctoneef.
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EOR RENT-THE SMALL FRAME two-stor,
Il House, No. 479 Thirteenth street, west side
two doors south OF Pa avenue. II is neat and com
Portable. Possession given Immediately. Apply a
the Star ONCE. may If
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nor SALE-a FLoURIsHING DRUG STORE
4 with complete assorted stock IT h at drugs,
&C. in one of the best locations in Vast ipston, d.
G.. The present owner being on the psint Of leav-
ing VIII sell at very reasonable price Any one
who has a thorough knowledge Of the business and
the necessary Qualifications Of the business will find
it a rare chance. Address "H g" Box leg, Wash
ingt1n city may 9-lw*
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Il House, No. asa L street north, between 18th
and 10th streets containing eight rooms within 5
minutes walk of the Departments. Rent $500 per
annum. Enquire at the Bank of
may ST. PAIRO & NOURSE.
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NOR SALE-THECOUNTER AND FIXTURES
L. ofmy store They are suitable for most any
business, and will DO sold bargain. Persons wish
ing them will please call soon and examine them
at my store, PeDna avenue near Third street, nnrth
side. FRIEDRICH RUPP,
NV 81
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NOR SALE-SEVERAL ELIGIBLY LOCA-
Il ted and conveniently constructed frame House:
can be bought cheap and on pleasing terms, on ap
plying, by letter or in person, 10
WIN Il. WOODWARD,
NAV 7-lWf No. 40 Sixth street west.
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~ d. GILMAN, Druggist, has removed to 52s Seventh
street. opposite 20 the Patriotic Bank and IA pre-
pared to I'll all orders for Medicines Paints OILS and Glass
accommodating terms Strc: attention will be paid 70
physicians prescriptions at all hours Of the day and night
The night bell is on the right Of the store door.
L LIN
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For Sale and Rent.

DRICK YELLING FOR SALE -wfTp
ID ample grounds attached, (Lots No. 81, % and
o. in Square $780, coo feet Of grosnd) containing
six rooms, kitchen, dry cellar, pump Of exeeIlen,
water in the yard, stables, &C situated on r and
10th streets south, QslandD There being sufficient
grounds, all Of which improved b; fine fruit aad
share trees, the Dwelling will be sold separately O,
with the adjoing lots. Fer further particulars in
9uire Of CHAS. s. WALLACE,
Attorney at Law, Louisiana avenue.
mays INTEL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-05-09

TOR RE MA THREE-STORY FRAME
II House on Sih, between NJ and streets, con-
tanning eight rooms, with bath house. Terms mod
crate 10 punctual tenant. Inquire of J. w. Hicks
City Post Office, or VIM. Parham, No. 451 Tenth
street. may7-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-05-09

VI IHE UNION ASSOCIATIONS -
aS night the Union Association crowded
Harmony Hall again. The President G. p
Mannall, Esq was in the chair, and Mr..
VIM Kirk acted Is secretary Able and in.
erestlpg speeches were delivered by McNar-
nany, Judge johnson, Radcliffe, DR.. Mngru-
oer and Morgan, all against Know Nothing
Ism In the course Of their proceedings tie
sominaoons made by the convention of their
Trends, sitting in another room of the Hall.
we're announced, and they were enthusiastic
J received, and Mr.. Roche the candid ate
iot eouec'orsalp, having been called out, m ade
sleH remarks, appropriate for the occasion.
FORGERY AND ARREsr-Yesta,dav ofsc.rs
Denop and PloSman, of Baltimore. came 10
C n cry IN pursuit Of q young man named
courtney, who is accused Of being ACCESSORY
% ne obtaining Of $500, by means of a forged
cneck on the Farmers and Commercial Bank
pAumsre Ohcer Kimbel, of this city. to-
se1 WIN me sncers from Baltimore, yes
.s sy arrested the accused party, and he was
n oscK 70 Baltimore, in the Al o'clock
iu " ears; We perceive by the Baltimore
P4Pet lnat ne was there committed to Jail
70 await further examination,
AN VLD OFFIcER-Y esterday, in the Cir
cut Court, during the trial of the case OF
ncAsI vs.. the Corporation of Georgetown
Cne venerable John Mounts, Esq Clerk Of the
OOrPor-uon, was called TO the stand as a Wit
ness, ana gave very clear and definite state
men. OF me concerns Of the Corporation fol
y' P"t; Mr. Mounts is 81 years Of age
years.
DAss HILL.-Odd Fellows' Hall b as beef
crowded during the past week with delivhtei
spectators, witnessing the interesting and in
s II olorama Of the attic Of Bunker Hill
day. '' ''O's v" o@'N'
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-12-27
Surprise Parties.

The Boston Times relates the following
interesting incidents Of a surprise party:
Every one knows that a "surprisc par'y''
is where a company of gentlemen and ladies'
agree to visit, carrying with them their own
provisions, some ole Of their acquaintance,
without any sign or notice of their coming
being given. A few nights since, in New
Bedford, party was formed for the pur-
pose Of giving surprise TO married cou-
pie, but upon proceeding to the house, it
was found that another visitor had anticipa-
ted them only few hours, 1t was a girl,
"a little darling, and looked just like its
mother, bless its hearth All parties were
Of course slightly "surprisel," The sur
prise" weighed 81 pounds.