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CtTRAW HATS.-We have now opened
- our Spring supply of Straw Goods, and are
prepared to show a full assortment. All our
goods being bought for cash, we are prepared TO
sell AT the lowest prices STEVENS'S
Nav 3-3lif Sales Room, Browns Hotel
MY BROTHERS KEEPER, by Miss A.
N B. Warner, author Of Dollars and Cents,
Mr.. Rutherford's Children, &c. Just published
and for sale by X. FARNHAM,
Nav Corner OF Pa. avenue and 11th street
YINHE HEALING OF THE NATIONS, by
Charles Linton; with an Introduction and
Appendix by N. p Tallmadge. Published by the
Society for the Diffusion of Spiritual knowledge.
New York, large octave volume, price 81 so.
For sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY's Bookstore.
Mays near 9th street.
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NCHOVIEs, =, Varieties, and Shrimp
IN Pasts.---Anchovy Paste genuine, in jars.
Anchovies in sauce, in pickle, and salt.
Essence Of Lobsters Anchovies, and Shrimps.
Just received by
SHEKELL BROTHERS,
Dec 13-3tf No. 40, op. Centre Market
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wv TANDERINGs In CORSlCA: CursI

VIZ IN CORSICA; Corsica !;
wv Picturesque Historical, and Social; with a
Sketch of The Early Life Of Napoleon, translated
from the German by Edward Joy Morris. Price
81 so.
Lectures on English Literature, from Chanccr
to Tennyson, by Henry Reed. Price 81 26.
Just published, and for sale At
TAYLOR e. MAURYS ia.s
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YvHE SONS OF THE sIRRs, a HIS

VyHE SONS OF THE SIRES, A HIS
II tory of the Rise, Progress, and Destiny OF
on the next Presidential election, to which is
added Review Of the Letter of the Hon. Henry
A. Wise against The Know-nothings, by an Ame-
rican.
The History OF Mason and Dixon's Line, con-
Larrobe, Of MARYLAND, before the Historical So.
ciety Of Pennsy ylvania, November 8, 1854
Mrana Elliot, or the Voice of the Spirit, by 8.
NH
Autobiography Of Charles Caldwell, M. d., with
= Preface, Notes, and Appendix, by Harriet W..
Warner. S
just received and for sale by
r. FARNHAM,
Corner Of Penn. avenue and l1th street.
EaL 4
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T1NION HALL, HOTEL AND REFEC
tory, street, between 9th and 7th streets,
Washington. Z. j. WILSON,
w. II. HEYWARD.
Dec. 15-tf
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~ ENERAL AGENCY.-The undersigned
W most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
riends and the public in general, here and esle-
where, that he has opened Agency Office for
the prosecution Of claims Of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
ands, extra pay, and arrearage pay, and will at
end 10 the buying and selling of real estate, the
renting OF houses, and general collecting bust
ness he will also furnish parties at distance
with such information as they may desire from
the seat of government. Charges win be mode
safe. Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtrcet.
REFERENCES.
Hon. ]. c. Dobbin, Secretary of the Navy.
Hon. J. Davis, Seeraary Of War.
N. Callan, ESQ.,, President of fhs Board Of Conn
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCalla, Attorney at Lar.
James IA. Caustin, esq
w. C. Reddall, STATE Department.
SAMUEL @. TAYLOR.
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DY RAILROAD DIRECT
TO
II EI Il :" il - II.
q

Time between Washington and Wheeling
but IL la hours!
Rmuning time 5etsceen Washington and Cincin-
nati 81 houysi!
Through Tickets and Baggage Checks TO be had
in Washington y!
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ssnOOR,S RAILROAD MAP OF THE
UNITED STATES.v-Ths celebra-
ted Map, recently eulogized by Lieutenant Mau-
ry, in his Virginia Letters" is on sale at
TAYLOR Il MAURYS
Dec Bookstore, near Ninth street
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nANIEL w observation-disclosures. Taylor
IL &MAURY have few of the original sub
scribers' copies OF the works of Daniel Webster,
printed on very fine imperial paper, in which Mr..
price $40
T. Il NJ are the only booksellers in the United
States who have any copies in their possession.
Mar ii Bookstore near 9th st.
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TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND
STRANGERS,

HTATCHES.-Memb of Congress and
wv others in want of perfect timekeepers would
do well TO make their selections al once, in order
to test their quality before leaving the CITY.
Our assortment for both Ladies and Gentlemen
was never so complete as at present, embracing
every description, which we offer unusually low
M w GAIT & BROTHER,
Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets
ian lS
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WASHING SENTINEL

.xsiness cards, moi exceed,ns ~ na
va b sban six months, Inserted at nsi' pnes'
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FINE WATCHES & RICH JEWELRY.

FINE WATCHES & RICH JEW ELRY.
III o. HOOD, Pennsylvania avenue, between
III. Al and 9th streets, has just returned from
lh. north with good assortment of the most rich
and fashionable Jewery in the market, which he
purchased for cash at very low prices, and now OF
fers tor sale the same, al wholesale RETAIL much
cheaper than goods of like quality have ever been
sold Tor in this section of country. Please call al
his store, sign ofthe large spread eagle
N. B. Special attention paid TO the repairing of
x,a,chaa ~, w unlI;rrew
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MAGAZINE for September is
a maQnfcanf number filed with aunerior

TT ARPER'S MAGAZINE for September is
Ill a magnificent number, filed with superior
eagravings, and for sale at SHILLINGToN's book
store.
The great Illustrated Magazine Of Art for Sep
tember is one Of the best that has been issued.
Leslics Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all the new Fall fashions.
The Knickerhocker Magazine for September.
Godey's Lady's Book, Graham's Magazine, and
Pulnam's Magazine, all for September, received
and for sale at
sHILLINGTONs Bookstore
TIME FAILURE Of Free Society. Soci-
oogy for the South, or the Failure of Free
Society, BY George Fitzbugh. On sale at
TAYLOR G MAURY'S
Book Store. near 9Th street.
CTONE QUARRY am prepared to fur
- nsh from my quarry, opposite the Little Falls
and adjoining the quarry of the late Timothy
O'Ncale, any quantity of stone that may be needed
for building purposes Apply to the undersigned
at his house on H. between 10th and 2Oth streets,
in the First ward, Mr.. Paine, at the quarry.
July 81 WILLIAM H. SCOTT.
COMMENTARIES on the Jurisdiction
~ Practice, and Peculiar Jurisprudence OF the
Courts of the United States, vol. !, by George
Ticknor Curtis.
History Of the Crusades, their Rise, Progress,
and Results, by Major Proctor, of the Royal
Military Academy
Cummings Lectures on the Seven Churches
On sale nj
TAYLOR g. MAURY'S Bookstore,
Nov 16 near 9th street.
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VNH l. AMERICAN SPORTSMAN, Com
il tanning Hints 10 Sportsmen. Notes on Sport
ing, and the Habits Of the Game Birds and Wild
Fowl Of America, by Elisha j. Lewis, M. d. with
numerous illustrations. For sale at
TAYLOR IL MAURY'S
Jan q Book Store near Ninth street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-01-16
GEORGETOWN coRRTspoHpEHo..

Examination snd Verdict of tte Jury in
tho case Of Coins.
GEoReETews, Jan. 1e, 1855.
The jury of inquest upon the body of Geo
Coins re-assemblsd last night in the hall Of
the Board Of Common Council. The evidence
Of two other witnesses was taken, viz: Dr..
Snyder, who performed tho post norton OK.
animation, and Mr.. Evan Lyons.
DR.. Snyder testified that the ball entered
tho neck, between the trapezius and sivator
scapuIa muscles, about two inches back Of and
below the right ear. Passing from thence
do"nwards across the scalenus muscles, sever
Ing the respiratory nerves, it enter cd the bones
OF the neck between the fourth and 9th yer.
tebrB. Forcing it's way between these bones,
dlspiacing them, fracturing their tranvsrse
PROCESSES, severing the vertebr8l artery. and
finally INJECTING fatal injury upon the spinal
cord. de did not, perhaps, breathe 1--WE min
utes after the shot.
Mr.. Lyons testified that his ware house had
been entered some two weeks since, and rob-
bed OF somo dour, and that another ATTEMPT
was made to enter it subsequently, that the
notes or money found upon the BODY Of Coins.
belonged to him; and that he left them in his
desk, who're he kept them as sort OF curios.
ity. These consisted in . little Of almost all
sorts except good, from q t*3 dollar note on
the old United States Bank of Pennsylvania,
dowa 10 one of Monsieur Dubant's six and a
fourth cent notes, amounting in all to $50.
There was also found upon tho body an iron
rod about three feet long and three-f ourths of
an Inch In diameter, and case knife, both of
which answered in form and size to the In.
dentatlons upon the desk and drawer, which
mad been broken open. Also q small hammer
and piece Of an awl.
Recorder Guild also appeared before tho iurv
on behalf Of the Corporation and officers. and
read some extracts from the Corporation LAWS.
re.crlbing the duties of the night watch, and
explained, in few words, tho law re- xul atiug
the conduct of all public officers and citizens
in such cases. The jury, after summing up
all the evidence, rendered the following YER.
dict:
Z" That tho said George Coins, being discoy
erea IN the commission Of burglary in the
store OF Evan Lyons, Esq, about 12t O'Clock
on the night Of January Is, by jesse Kitchen
and Grafton Harper, officers Of the Corpora
ton of Georgetown, while in the discharge of
thelr duty as night-watch, and while said
harper had gone for assistance, said Coin.
came out OF the store, and after calling for
MS comrade as he approached Kitchen, at
tempted to make his escape, and WAS ordered
by said Kitchen to stand or he would shoot
ana on his refusal to do which, said Kitchen
shot at him and according to post norton
examin alton by physician, the ball passed
through the bones of the neck, breaking them
ana thus causing instant death And from
aii the evidence and circumstances attending
the case, the jury believe that said Kitchen
was in the faithful discharge of his duty
Inc opinion Of the jury, we are ga isfsd, is
IN perfect keeping with public opinion in rela-
uon 10 the matter. SPECTATOR
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FIRST ANNUAL BALL
MERRY BACHELORS.

FINHE MERRY BACHELORS announce to 1hei
numerous friends that they are still in the bis
full state OF Bschelorho d. and being DESTROYS OF COZ
tributing their share to the oy of mankind they vii
enieavOr 10 do so at their FIRST BALL to TAX
place at
ODD FELLOWS HALL, NAVY YARD
JAN UARY IS, 1855
Wallach, Jas Thompson, ia. Barbour
. B Morsell, P Pepper, PJ Stevens,
B Charlton, EE White, w Harris,
A B Norton, Thos Lloyd,
Committee on part Of the FIFTH Word Bachelors
Club.
8 w McNamee v BRYAN Jas Martin
4 c Grenup Sage JMcNamee
T Goldsmith, ] Coleman, Thos DIVER
Isaac Beers ii Sage GE Durham
Committee part Of the citizens of Washington CO.
d. C.
Jas Barry, VIM sanderson, T BARLEY
Dan Barry,
Committee part Of the cit, of alexandria, Jn
Shinn, w Brockett, IA Walters
e A Rvther.
Committee part of the citizens Of Prince George
co., Md.
Jno I Naylor, Jno Manning, AC BealI.
FLOOR DIRECTORS.
Val Connor, Frank TRAY,
VIM Wood, Jas Crane.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
L. muel Gadds, Jno CLARK,
VIM Gaddis. VIM Hodge,
Adam Gaddis, Henry Queen.
Thos Harrison.
Tickets ONE Notwithstanding a gentleman
and ladies'; to be had of the Executive Committee
No Hats or Caps allowed i'm the room.
ian l6-TuThS Sd4t+
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Personal.

It il said that the Hon VIM. Smith, of
Virginia, denies that he 10 desirous of the
Aaow Nothing nomination for Governor Of
| Virginia, and that he would not, for any con
alteration, accept it.
-. The vagabond CANCEL Gabriel" whose
Psregrinations throughout the country have
been so prolific Of mischief, advertises him.
| self to "depart from America, )" in the steamer
Glasgow, on Saturday next This il about
the only sensible thing that the fellow has
ever been guilty Of on this side of the Allan.
lantic, and the great misfortune il that those
who were led to riot and bloodshsd by the
him.
80. Chief Justice Lscompte Of Kansas ter
ritory, in letter 10 friend at Cambrides,
Maryland, speaks in high terms of the terri
| tory and praises the fertility of its soil. but
does not feel justified Sin advising at present
| persons to come there unless they have CAPT.
tai to invest or are prepared by their habits,
to put their hands to work" This IL reuer-
ally true Of all new countries
It il said that there Is no doubt OF the
re- election Of Gov. Seward to the U. S. Senate
by the Legislature of New York The attacks
OF the alien Bennett are doing more to bring
this about than any thing else Whoever the
Herald, and the dsbased press which re echoes
NJ faisshoods, attacks, the people sustain.
Ihey conclude that there must be something
good about those who awake the wrath of ssthe
Satsnic''
80. There arc no less than six editors In
tho Legislature of Illinois, viz George T.
| Brown, Alton Courier; Dr. c. H Ray, Gslena
Jsfsrsonian T. Bridges, Lasalle Watch
man d. Evans, Lssalls Herald; f. Hanna,
| Chester Herald; Gershom Martin, Dupags
Observer.
80. Ex-Governor David johnson, of South
| Carolina, died on the 9th instant, at his resi-
dence at Limestone Springs, near Union vii
lags, aged 70 years.
80. Dr. Benjamin K. Hsnnegar, uhs, in
| lo4O-'4l, was Lieutenant Governor of South
| Carolina, expired at his residence in Marion
District, on the night of Wednesday, the 10th
lrst., after an illness of several month";
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MY CoURTsHrP AND IT'S CONSEQUENCES },
Ihis is the title of book recently written by
the notorious Chevaier Henry Wikof, giving
an account of his personal adventures and TO-
mantle sourtship in Europe. 1t is readable
book, and is meeting with extensive sales.
Joe Shillington has sent Us copy. The same
gentleman has sent rs the Congressional d.
rectory for the second session Of the Thirty
Third Congress.
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SILVER WARE,

WTATCHES, JEWELRY. SILVER WARE.
w PLATED TEA SETS,
CAKE BASKETS, CASTORS &NS 9
ALBATA FORKS & SPOONS. 3$E<3SNA
FINE FANS, &c.-M.
CALF & BROTHER have on hand the largest as
sortment OF the above offered TO their custom
ers
They enumerate in pnr;-
Ladies and Gentemen's extra fine English and &c
neva Watches, Chrono,noters, and superior
Tlmekeepers of every description
Gold Vest, Fob, Guard, and Chaiaiin Chains Seals
Keys, SC.
Diamond, Pearl, Mosaic, and Plain Brooches Ear
Rings, and bracelets. in se.s
Goid Necklaces, Gold Thimbles, Lockets and Cros
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, and Emerald Finger Rings
Pure Silver Tea Sets, Pitchers, Cob cts and Guns
silver Table, Dessert, and Tea Spoons Forks &c.
SILVER Dessert, Cake, Fruit, Fish, and Pie Knives
Preserve, Egg, Jelly and Sugar Spoons
soup, Cream, Gravy and Oyster Ladies
silver Napkin Rings, Pickle Knives and Forks
SAN and Mustard Spoons, Butter Knives sc.
The above, with varied assortment Of goods
suitable for wedding and other presents they offer
at unusually low rates
The largest orders for Gold and Silver Work Of.
every description promptly executed in the very ~
style.
Also, Watches and Jewrirv carefully repaired. Y
M. w. GAIT g. BRO,
Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10Th sis
jan 1875
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0~ Columbia Fire Company.-The
N3 Library Committee of the Columbia Fire Co.
take pleasure in announcing that course of Lee.
lures will commence on THURSDAY EVENING
the loth instant and be continued every Thursday
during the winter season, At Columbia Hail.
number of prominent gentlemen have consented tn
deliver lectures.
Professor Alexander Dimtry will deliver The fra,
lecture on Thursday evening, the 18th instant Sinh.
ject-" Influence Of Science On the Welfare 4
Man,
The lecture will commence at O'Clock,
The public is respectfully invited to attend.
jan 1916
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N metropolitan Mechanics, In.
A3 stitute Lectures.
The fourth Lecture of Prof Espey win he delivered
at the Institute Rooms, over Geo. and r. Parker e
Store, Pa avenue, on WEDNESDAY EVENING
next, Eth instant, at ~ O'Clock
Subj ct: The conclusion of Toruad, and expla
nation of other Phenomena - r =
Inc public are respectfully invited. Lecture free.
By order: p. M. PEARSON Rec Sac
Jan I5-t ~
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on its third reading, between Msssrs Shan
non, Bayly, Stanton of Tenn. SHELTON, and
Hunt, the said bill was temporarily laid aside;
and they went into q Committee of the Whole
on the state Of the Union, (Mr. Orr in the
chair.)
The Pacific Railroad bill being taken up
Mr.. Benton addressed the committee al
length in favor Of his plan for the construction
OF the Pacific Railroad by his company
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~ NOTICE.-An adjourned meeting of the
Carpenters and all friends to the cause will be held
at The City Hall, on THURSDAY, January 18th, at
7oclock, p m, to receive the report of the commit
zee appointed at the Mass Meeting, (held January g.
against convict iabOr,) and who will make the re-
port of their investigations, &c.
JOHN f. C.. OFFUTT,
jan l5-3t Secrs,avv
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~ AILLINGTCN has received the Official
" congressional Directory, containing a list of
Membe-s, Committees OF both Houses, Supreme
Count, Residence of Public Officers and Foreign d.
piomallc Agents at the seat of government. Also a
list OF United States Ministers, Consus, SC, resid
Ing in foreign countries.
Extraordinary publication Chevalier Wikofrs
Courtship and its Consequences is expected to day
All the new books published received immediate
ly afterwards and fnr sale at
SHILLINGTON's Bookstore,
Odeon Building, corner ~ ST. and Pa. ave.
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MEDICAL NOTICE.

PROFESSOR THOMSON,
from Buffalo, New York, har
opened an office in Washing
ton, ID. C., No. 4S3 Eighth
street, for the suppression OF
quackery and for the alIevia-
zion of human suffering, byof
fering to the unfortunate at
flicted with Private Disease. a
ksure and safe method of cure.
Afounded on the solid basis Of
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nv ILL dispatch Steamer daily from Baltimore
W and NewYork, and twice " eek from Boston
TO Baltimore and Baltimore to Boston.
This line affords unequalled facilities to the bue
ness men OF the District of Columbia. The Agents
al either point will resolve freight and give through
bill OF iadng to Washington the lowest rates OF
freight and no commissions charged. Applications
for freight promptly attended TO by the following
agents: A. T.. HALL,
So Exchange Piece Baltimore. Y
III. CROMWELL,
Corner Washington and Albany sts., N Y.
JNO. w. SCHANK
jan l4-d3m Foot OF India Wharf Boston.
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4 CONGRESSIONAL. DIRECTORY.
" The Geographical and Commercial Gazette
monthly publication devoted to physical CON-
mercial, and political Geography, edited bF
an association Of practical and Scientific gen.
temen. subscription 50 pet anBum, single
number IS cents.
Disturneli's Rhiway Guide for Jannary-pricc Is
cents, with map
jan IL FRANCK TAYIoR
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ply. Having plactlsed in Europe, Asia, Africa and
America for nearly 30 years, during which time he
made the treatment OF syphilis in all lis species sta
ges, ranicatons, and phases throughout, special
Try, he feels confident that he discovered and pos
sesses specific remedies for the cure of these com
plants which unknown to the faculty. and that
he has made perfect and perman mt cures of patients
who had been under the treatment of such eminent
men as Ricord. Acton, Parker, and host of others
The various complicated and distressing diseases
incident to females confdenually treated, and with
eminent success.
Office hours from II past m to IL, and from :
to 10 m. Evening visitors, observe the night sign
Office, 4s3 Eighth st bet. Pa. avenue and ID ST
ian l6-2gs
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&- AtteAtion Pioneer CIub.-You a, q
requested to attend the monthly meeting of the Cul,
In the hall of the Franklin Engine House on TJIES
DAY EVENING, January 10th at O'Clock, A.
business OF importance will be brought before tho
meeting. punctual attendance is reaue. ted of an
By order CHARLES LEM
jan 15-2t+ Sa.,
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CONGRESSIONAL.

In tho Senate yesterday, after We went t.
press, the annual mail steam service appro.
priation bill of the last session, which wa,
lost on that occasion between the Two Houses
having been taken up, on motion of Mr.. Hun
ter,
Mr. Rusk moved its indefinite postpone
ment When the question whether tho notice
should or should not be given for the termi
alton of the supplemental contract with the
Collins Line Company, was discussed by
Measrs. Mason, Clayton, Brodhead, Benjamin
Toucey, Gwin, and others; and then the mo-
tion to postpone the bill indefinitely prevailed
without division.
The bill to amend and modify the judicial
system Of the United States was next taker
up, and debated for some time, without arri.
wing at q conclusion.
Shortly afterwards they went into an execu.
tive session, at the termination of which tkey
adjourned.
In tho House, at the conclusion of the
speech of Mr. Stephens, Of Georgia, lin Com.
mittee of tho Whole on the state Of the Union J
Mr. Boyce addressed the committee against
the acquisition Of Cuba.
The committee next took recess until Z
P. N.
On again coming together, Mr.. Smith, of
Alabama, delivered speech in favor of Know
Notbingism.
Mr.. Hamilton then addressed the committee
at length against the allegation that the Con-
stitution gives to Congress the power to con.
struct the proposed Pacific Railroad at the cost
Of the Government of the United States.
The committee then rose, Mr.. Benton hav-
ing the floor.
On motion OF Mr.. Jones, of Tennessee, it was
agreed to meet tomorrow to-day at IL g. m.
And then they adjourned
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GRAND BALL AND SUPPER
OF THE
ME 0HANICs
OY THE
w a shington n vy Yard

fINHE Mechanics Of the Washington Navy Var,
er Mechanics that they will give a Grand Ball a
ODD FELLOWS HALL Navy Yard on M ON
DAY AVEN1HG, January %, 1855.
The Committee pledge the .iseIves that nothin;
shall be wanting on their part to render this In,
most agreeable Ball of the season.
The furnishing and arrangements of the Suppe
and Refreshments will be under the immediate SUI
perintendence of Mr.. J. w. Rightstine.
Wilson'S celebrated CotIllsn Band has been ell
gagged for the occasion.
Tickets TWO DOLLARS-admitting a gentle
man and ladies'; to be had of any of the Conimitte,
or at the door on the evening of the ball.
Positively no hats or caps allowed in the bail
room.
MANAGERS AT LARGE
VIM Morgan, Jas A Gordon,
Jno Queen, Or F Walsh,
Al Combs, Henry Otterbach,
Adam Gaddis, Jno Smoot,
Jno Tucker, Matthew McNa!ly,
Chas Muller: jr Capt Bright,
Edwd Evans, ] VenabIe.
Sylvester Gates.
Committee Of Invitation and Reception.
(white rosctte)
R A Brooks.
L Talbert, w III Lefevre,
Marshall, w AIbaugh,
w Tnplett, Hoffer,
L Berry, w Thomas,
Ballet Master, (biue rOsette)
L Chapman.
Floor Managers (red rosetie)
E Kettle, Banks, mansfield.
ian l6-6t%
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3 n The know-nothings were dsfsatsd At
Maysvilie, Kentucky, on Monday last in CON.
test ior the city eouncil-sysry man elected ID
enss know nothing. ,..,.......- .. i.