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~ OWEN a. SON, Merchant Tailors,
lie No. 212 Pennsylvania avenue, respectfully an
nounce 70 their friends and the public generally that
they have just returned from New York, with their
fall and winter supply ofgoods, consisting of superb
Cloths, Cassmeres, and Vestings, together with a
wellselected stock Of gentlemen furnishing articles
which are now open for inspection.
An additional assortment Of Pantaloon and Vest
Patterns, Of Superior styles, just received.
oct lh--aod2M
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ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND COPIES
/ SOLDl
IT Craof Gtp N hoa yVn will he


SOLDi
n LOYD's Great Steamboat Work will be
la ready on or about the oath of October.
CONTENTS:
First application Of Steam
Life of John Fitch-Engraving of his first Boat
Life of Robert Fulton--E Engraving Of his first
American Boat on the Hudson River.
Robert Fulton and Livingston's first Ohio River
Boat--correct likeness Full particulars.
Latrobe's First Boat. ASA
First Steubenville Boat
First explosion on the Western waters; from an
eye witness.
Maps OF the Western waters towns, cities, and
distances laid down correctly.
List of Steamboat explosions, since 1879; names
of killed and wounded; list of steamboats,
now aaoat
Correct views of Pittsburg, Wheeling, Cincin-
matt, Louisville, st. Louis, and New Orleans,
in 1855. Sketch Of each place. Population,
Business &c, de- =
Fast time of Boats on the Ohio and Mississippi
rivers.
List Of Steamboat officers on the Western waters
The New Steamboat Law, with comments Life
Boats.
Disasters on the Lakes. Names Of lost, killed
and wounded.
The high water in 1910, 1889. 1s47.
List ofPlantatiohs on Mississippi river.
Important United States Supreme Court Steam
Three hundred pages with one hundred engrav.
ings, handsomely bound
t7y- BY RENTING one dollar, (post-paid) you will
receive q copy of the above work ~
Orders lsDm the trade solicited, and agents wanted
in every town and city to canvass for the work.
Address, JAS. T. LLOYD A CO.,
.,0s Post Office Buildings, Cincinnati, Ohio
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RESIGNATION OF A BIsrlNGUIsHED ARMY ORR
cER.-Brevet Brgadier General Ethan A. Hitch
cock, colonel Of the second regiment Of infantry,
having rendered the resignation Of his commission
in the army, 1t has, the Star says been accepted
by the President, to take effect on the 18th instant
General Hitchcock entered tho service on July III,
1917, as Third Lieutenant, and reached almost
the highest rank known to the army, having been
breveted Brigadier General for gallant aud dis
tinguished services in the storming Of Molino del
Rey, Mexico, September 8, lS47.
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NEW STYLES CAMEO AND OTHER
f sJEWELRY.

ff8 e3 5s.t eJEWELRY. h IN
III AM just receiving fine assortment of
- the newest syleand first quality Of rich Jewelry.
Also, choice lot Of fine me-kecping Watches to-
gether with good stock Of pure Silver Ware, and
variety Of other articles, which l. selling at New
York city prices and saving Of from Is to 30 per
cent 10 those that are in want of such goods. I'll
Every article warranted represented at time o.
sale. lfgr8 Ira Hi0. HOOD, III a.
Sign of the Large Spread Eagle,
4ls, Pennsylvania avenue, between " and 9Th SITS.
Watches and Jewelry carefully repaired BY an er-
perienced workman. H. o. HOOD. III
oct 16-- ft saf .nHf ttfstrsf fs5a Nf N7sst
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EXCHANGE HOTEL"
@ Street, between Four-and-a-haIf and
= Sirfh Sarpxts.

TvHlS old and popular House, having been newly
u fitted up, Is now prepared TO receive and ac-
commodate either transient or regular Boarders, on
reasonable and accommodating terms.
Being situated in central and quiet neighbor-
hood, midway betweenthe Government Departments
and the Capitol a residence. for private families
and persons visiting the city 1t has no equal SO far
as regards location and desirable neighborbood
The rooms are large and finely ventilated, and the
landlords motto is The best the market Affords and
plenty oft" te
Theproprietor being determined to render itreally
THE PEOPLES HOUSE,
His rates are respectfully recommended TO business
men, and their assistants particularly.
Rates Of The e Exchange"
Board per month"; from. .......... SIS to $50
DO ). week ............ "a 90 to ~
Meals ....s.....s... $3 80
Meals and lodging. 80 cents each
~ The Barisfarnished with the choicest Liquors,
THE READING ROOM
Is furnished daily with papers from every section Of
grs''r"~ & q. w. WREN,
Late Of Virginia Proprietor.
oct 15-eodlw Intel
GREAT BARGAINS in SHOESg
N r.. WALL would respectfully an.
MJe nounce to the citizens of Washington and
vicinity that he has just received and opened Of
the largest best and cheapest assortmens of Shoes
and Trunks that has ever been exhibited in Wash
ington His stock has been selected with great care
from the best manufactures SO as to combine neat
ness with durability Having the best store facilities
and purchasing his goods at the lowest cash prc. q
he is enabled to present inducements to pmrcha
sers and feels warranted in extending an invitation
70 all who are IN quest of good Shoes at low prices
TO give him call as he is determined to sell at the
very lowest market prices. He does not consider 1t
necessary to 20 into enumeration, as his store is
filled to rcpleton with the latest and most desirable
styles OF Shoes Of every grade, quality and price.
The community at large is cordially invited to exam
inc his stock Of goods as he Is always ready and will
sign purchasing Immediately or otherwise
TO THE FARMERS.
Insconhexion with the fine goods, the attention Of
farmers Is particularly called to his stock Of servants
wear, which Is unusually large, and will be sold ex-
tremely low. ID. II. WALL,
III S}ga bsE5 Sign Of the Blue Front,
No. 81, Louisiana avenue, opposite Centre Market,
between Seventh and Eighth streets.
N. b. Don't forget the Blue Front.
oct 16---8taw3w fa s5ss sst8. Wal eia4f
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PRRsosAL.--Gow Joseph johnson, Of Virginia,
arrived in this city yesterday, and took rooms at
the United States Hotel
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"A Il III TIE CT u X A il ID ING
SCHOOL,.
|" III IL Undersigned would respectfully
- inform Mechanics and others wishing to ac-
quire knowledge Of this branch Of the arts that he
will open School at his room, southeast corner of
tober for the purpose of teaching Drawing in all it's
branches, on Monday, "Wednesday, and Friday even
ings, from until x o'clock Terms moderate.
G7 w. s. WEST Architect
Southeast corner of Eleventh and streets
oct 16--eod3m g Washington d. O.
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Ne,o York Markets.

Nep York Markets.
New YoRK, October 22.--Flour is improving.
Sales of $1,000 barrels; straight State, $s So;
good Ohio, $s rs Southern, 50 81.
Wheat is dull. Sales Of 900 bushels South
rnred, 81 95 a 81 90.
Corn is frmer. Sales Of 10000 bushels West
ern mixed, 90 cents.
Pork is firm; sales Of $50 bbls. mess, $2S.
Beef is firm; sales Of 80 bbls. at ST. so.
Lard is firmer.
Whiskey is triae lower; GALES of Ohio, 40 ga
cents.
Stocks have declined. Sterling exchange is in
active. ttbs} B3
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HE GRAND BALL OF THE SEASON /!

lEhE uNAND BALL OF iii SEASON
THE SECOND
GRAND ANNUAL BALL
OF THE
RED, WHITE, AND BLUE ORDNANCE
CLUB.
"HE Members of the Ordnance Club
- take great pleasure in announcing to their old
and numerous friends and the publcin general that
their
s SECOND ANNUAL BALL
Will take place at
Odd Fellows Hall, Navy Yard,
Monddy EDening, October %, 1855.
The members Of this Club will spare neither time
nor expense in making their arrangements to give
general satisfaction; and they will also endeavor to
make every one happy and merry that will honor
them with their presence. h I
SCOTS celebrated Band has been engaged for the
occasion. 3 A57
Supper will be furnished by experienced caterer
Tickets ONE DOLLAR, to be had of any of the
Club, or at the door on the evening of the Ball
No bats or caps allowed in the Ball Room, except
those worn by the respective Clubs Is
BY order of Committee of Arrangements.
CHARLES +. CUSHMAN,
oct 16-8tTuTh&Sat* Secretary.
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VOCAL MUSIC.
s. MO provision is made for Instruction
In in Vocal Music in the Public Schools Of
Washington, nor in ANY Of the ordinary Private
Schools of which we have any knowledge"
In reference to the above notice of the Integencer
and Star, Mr.. SCHELL, always willing TO serve the
public upon accommodating terms, will form an.
Elementary Glass in Vocal Music at the low price Of
IS per quarter, payable in advance. -
Pupils who desire to join said class will leave their
names at the residence Of Mr. s., No 462 Fourteenth
street. between r and G..
oct ii A-2w XIV tF+ ~
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THE WONDERFUL PAIN CURER. !
a LII Pain Cured like Magfc.--In bottles

THE WONDERFUL PAIN CURER. y
a LII Pain Cured like Magfc.--In bottles,
"A 1917, 25, and SO cents.
Pain is The forerunner Of disease. Cure the pain,
aud YOU check the disease
DIR. j. 8. ROSES PA1N-CURER ga
Is truly the wonder of the agel II cures pain in
less time than Il requires 10 get physician.
IL cures toothache in minutel
Cures Cramps or Pain in the Stomach and Bowels.
Cures Stiff Neck and Swelled Face from cold.
Cures Rheumatism and Neuralgia. -
Cures Sprans, Ir Uses, Scalds, and Bnrns.
Cures Corns and any Pains In the Feet
Cures Ague and Jumps in the Breast instantly.
Cures Earache in few minutes.
Cures Pain in the Sides, Limbs, or Back
Cures Ague and Chills and Fever.
This is no humbug medicine, but II Ia made by
regular physician Of thirty-fve years practice in
Philadelphia whore every family hss II in use; and
family should be without bottle in cnse az scc-
dent or sudden sickness II Is used internally and
externally, always giving immediate relief II this
"Whilst most physicians take whole months 10 shay,
make my cures in half a summers day u
No II, SourH Tmap srRKrr, Philadelphia.
Being afflicted with stiff neck, accompanied with
much pain | suppose from very severe cold, / was
entirely relieved in . few minutes by rubbing on my
"''A - ' JOHN GRIFFITH
The Pain Curer is used for weak stomach and bow
els and s preferred by those who have used u TO any
< Sold by g. sToTT 4 CO,
W. ii. GILMAN,
j. w. MARIN.
PATTERSON 4 MARIN.
d. b. CLARK,
II. ii. MCPHERSON,
W.T.. EVANS,
.afs#5H ut KIDwELL a LAWRENCE,
J. b. MOORE,
4e Washingt n, ID. q.
j. l.. KIDWELI. s
Georgetown,
And by all dealers in Alerandris, Virginis.
may 23-eoh sm
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LNOR SALE OR RENT-A three-story
IL House on The corner Of Penn, avenue and 17th
street. The first story would be rented separate from
the other part Of the building and could be made
good business stand The second and third story has
three rooms IN each story, and good garrett and
kitchen. Inquire within. 'ih ~ Tx y
Also, for rent, long ROOM 25 by SO feet, In the
third story and in the second story Of the
house on Seventh street. two doors south Of Odd Eel
lows Hall. For terms apply TO Mr.. HANSON, I'd
story, or Mr.. SENS, LIST story. sep 20
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kAA ACRES OF LAND FOR SALE.
eDVU This tract binds about thrce-quarters Of
mile on the railroad, and about midway between
Washington city and Baltimore. 300 acres are in
wood and timber, the balance in clearing, well fenced
and a small cabin on the place.
This tract will be divided to suit purchasers. Terms
will bemade easy. Anyone DESTROYS Of purchasing
will call upon the subscriber, No 54s Pennsylvania
avenue between First and second streets west Wash
ington city. ii. N. GILBERT,
je N--eof Land Agent.
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COURT OF CLAIMS.

10 ,tai Washington City, ID. o.
I'm addition 10 the practice of law, ms
~ heretofore, in all the Courts ofthe District and in
the Supreme Court Of the United States, the under
signed will devote himself assiduously 10 the prose-
court Established in this city by act Of Congress APP
proved March, 1856 which has cognizance OF ali
claims arising under the Constitution or founded
upon any law Of Congress- or upon any regulation Of
an Executive Department. or upon any contract, ex-
press or implied with the government of the United
States, or any Of its officers or agents when the
claim Ia established in this court and appropra-
ton made BY Congress for the purpose Che claimant
viii be paid ut the Treasury Of the United States.
All claims against the government must henceforth
be prosecuted In said court and not before Congress-
as heretofore. M THOMPSON,
Attorney and Counscllor-atLaw,
ap2I--lawf Washington City, p. G.
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$40, 7th st., corner 18th st. and Mass. avenue
0--1Nfvom - Il, gs3l No ~ 8.3s Desrt l
DISSOLUTION Of COMPREHENSIVE.

TUyHE Partnership heretofore existing be-
IL tween VIM. II. Brereton Samuel Brereton, OF
the firm Of Brereton Bro, engaged in the grocery
business, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
Persons indebted to the late firm are urgently re-
quested to close their accounts with VIM Henry Bre-
reton, who assumes all liabilities, and by whom the
business will hereafter be conducted at the old and
we-known stand on the corner of and 7lh streets,
opposite the Patent Office.
WIN H. BRERETON,
3 sep 25--2tawlm # SAMUEL BRERET0N.
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FREE LovE.-The New York papers are full Of
the details concerning the arrest and trial Of the
"Free-loyers;" and some Of the scenes described
are alike disgusting TO decency and virtue, as they
are repugnant TO the established usages Of society.
We class "Free-love" societies and baby shows
in the same category sg y N
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GOOD INVESTMENT.

Ass GOOD INVESTMENT.
ri AM authorized to offer for sale five Brick
u Houses, on Four-and-a-half street, near the Az
cnue also, two frst-cass Houses, on Missouri ave.
nue., clgiby located which will be sold at fair prices
one-haf TO be paid down, and the remainder on y
credit of 90 years, interest payable deferred pay
ments quarterly.
For other particulars, inquire Of
4ft.4t ta4s0es james,. MILLER,
Real Estate Agent, Columbia Place.
auu oQ--eotf
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Icy Attention, National Greys You are
hereby communicable meet at your armory on Mon
day morning, the 22d instant, a. o'clock, in full
winter uniform, for inspection and parade. by or
der. hi ri 3fsssSe PETER EAGAN, O.S
oct ISIS sg a7ess lga
=, 8. The company will meet at their armory On
Friday evening the 10th, at n O'clock, for drill
oct 18-2t& III stt# s7I
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FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.

STRAYED away, on Saturday last. a
- large, low-set, black Cow, with white stripe
along her back, black face large horns, clipped ears,
and large udder or bag, and some faded scars upon
her flank. ~ ,lANA W " 1att
The above reward will be given for her return TO
No. 214. street between Nineteenth and Twentieth
streets, First Ward. oct g.
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Hon, Charles j. Faulkner, Of Virginia, arrived
here Saturday, and took quarters at the National.
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FOR RENT, IN GEORGETOWN.
I a TWO-STORY and Basement Frame
IN House, on Prospect street. containing six
rooms. House in good order, and rent moderate.
For particulars inquire of &
]. j. McQUILLAN, Updertaker,
East side of High street, nearly opposite Forrest
Hall. oct l7---2w
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IRON FOUNDRY FOR RENT.
TN III e Frame Building at the corner of
IL C and Thirteenth streets, containing steam
power and fixtures suitable for the prosecution Of
the casting of iron, rs offered for rent. To man
acquainted thoroughly with the business, and of en-
ergy, with moderate capital this is rare chance.
If the building is not rented, the steam-engine,
boiler cupola, 6c., will be sold at great bargain
Inquire of Z JOHN B. WARD 4 BRO.
tr1 ss Twelfth street and Canal
oct 15--Gteodif
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Our churches were well filed yesterday, and the
pulpits were for the most part, occupied by min
isters now In this city, attending the Maryland Luz
theran Synod. The day being beautiful one, large
congregations at our different places Of worship
was the result.
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JAMES n. MCINTOSH,
Merchant Tailor.

Merchant Tailor.
Successor to Tucker &c Son.
"0ULD invite his friends and the public 10 call
w and examine his stock Of Fall and Winter
Goods, which he Is prepared 10 make up in as ele-
giant style as can be had in any other house, and
on as good terms.
Aiso Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, such as Neck
ties Shirts, Collars, Crayats, &c.
In American Hotel near corner Of Four-and-a-half
street. 81 gss $50 oct 5--2aw2w
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900 Prizes, amounting to-. 100000
ONLY TEN THOUSAND NUMBERSi
Tickets fl0--Halves e5-Q Quarters ~ so.
SAMUEL SWAN, Agent and Manager.
M Montgomery Alabama
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sTATIONERs' HALL.

STAPLE AND FANCY STATIONERY,
- MUSIC AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS,
ast PERFUMERY AND FANCY ARTICLES.
Visiting Cards printed at short notice, and plates
beautifully engraved, in every style.
Music ordered daily, M
100 SLY WILLIAM G. ZANTZINGER,
sep I'D Adjoining Kirkwood House,
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e COALf COALt
TNHE undersigned Ii prepared 10 deliver
"a White and Red Ash Coal, Of the best quality,
at t6 so per ton q, 240 lbs.l
II. G. narrower, ca
Sd street, Sd door south Of Penn avenue.
A q
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! - BUCKwHEAT:

~ 4II9t . BUCKWHEAT, N b :. II4eI I
kA BAGS, rs pounds each &c.
eDO Is bags, 100 pounds each, new ,huled Buck
wheat Just ruceved and for sale wholesale and retail
at the lowest market prices. -
Also, good assortment Of Horse Feed and fresh
ground Corn Meal for family use at the old Railroad
Depot corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and Second
streets. ~ yfatsl CLARK a BRO. 4,
oct l6--d5t t., !. u
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TRUIsMs--There are many truisms In the world
Take the following as sample in every day life I
One new bonnet will make q young lady feel
happy-very. 4iss
One Sunny man" will bother whole neighbor-
hood
One goose Hiss will disturb whole assembly
Il One bad novel will waste whole reams Of good
paper.
One drop Of oil will stop hideous noise.
\ One Jolly row" win turn all the inhabitants Of
a street out Of doors.
One pretty fiirt win make dozen plain girls I'M
happy for an. entire evening.
One song will set thirty people talking. .sssat-
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COALl COAL!

IN I7|3I IHI Quail COALy ~ IN ~ IA
nv III Il undersigned, having on hand a
u large assortment Of red and white ash Schuyl-
kill and Lehigh Coal is prepared to supply his
toners and citizens generally cheap for cash.
Persons desiring to lay in their fuel would do wen
to give me call before purchasing elsewhere.
Oak, Pine, and Hickory at the lowest market price
for cash.
7 Also, Cumberland Coal for sale. LING s
Il j. HTJNSBERGER,
$40, It'll st., corner 18th st, and Mass. avenue.
sep 22--Stw2m
Ru ISSES EMILE PRIBRAM & Co.,
Ivl Milliners, will open Saturday, October
49, the most fashionable style Of fall and winter Bon
nets, Ribbons, Flowers, Head-dresses, DC, to which
they invite the attention of their former tdsomers
and ladies in general. Their stock will be kept sup
piled Please call at No 277 Pennsylvania avenue
between 10th and 18th streets. oct 10---1m
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MlLrrARr.-A company Of United States Ma
iines, under the command Of Captain Slack, leave
here this afternoon for guard to the "Cyane, y
now lying at the Brooklyn, Navy Yard. sn .p
Lieutenant Dallas, of the Marine Corps, has re-
signed. AB Bstis.6Gl yUa
IL A. M.--Thc different volunteer companies Of
our city are now assembling at their several armo-
ries, preparatory to general reVdezvouz at the
City Hall, the place Of forming the regiment. A
regimental parade comes off to- day, and we antici
pate fine, soldier-like display si. 3.ss XIV
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ltARPET-BAGs, SCHOOL-SATCII-
~ els, Travelling and Work Baskets, Feather
busters, Willow Cradles, Rocking Horses, DC. ex-
treinely cheap at LAMMOND'S. 4
oct 19--3t ~
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X BRICK House, on Seventh Street
~ west between g and II streets north, in COM
plete order Gas through the house, handsomely pa
pered, pump Of excellent water in the yard, yard
paved, stable, &c. 4'9ssff s aAlsi '.sll
For terms apply to E. M. CHAPLIN, No. 1896, Ninth
street. between i and M streets.
Possession given Immediately. oct 20--6t u
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SAD AccIpxST.---A man employed at the Capitol
extension, by the naa,e of Maloney, fell from the
scafolding heighth Of thirty-fve feet, on Satur-
day last, and wos instantly killed.
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~ g Officers and Soldiers, of the Mex
ican War, attention There will be meeting Of the
above Association on Monday evening next, at TX
O'Clock, at Kloman's Restaurant on Seventh street
A punctuaI attendance is requested
l j. f. STEWART, President.
WV. II. Hull, r.. s.. oct lgz-at
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INTERESTING NEWS.-lI3eing about to
j close,our business we shall commence this day to
offer stock Of Teas Cofees and Spices at prime
cost Housekeepers and dealers should not fail to
improve this opportunity. NJ efs 44t
Those indebted to us will please mske early pay
ment. bf4sd It'll -.srsf
The store is for rent and the fixtures and one new
platform scale is for sale. If s,i slg M
sa1. HALL 4 HENNING,
oct 18--6tdD snia 3 ~ No. $40 9TH street,
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CRY Posr OFrIcE.--We daily hear complaints
Of the careless manner in which our City Post OF
fee is conducted, and the gross negligence of the
clerks and employees there engaged We saw
gentleman on Saturday last, who informed us that
although he had been to the Office regularly for the
last six weeks, twice week, he had just got let
ter out which had been in there since the cath day
of last July This is too bad, and sholld be cor
rectcd. Colonel, stir up your understrappers.
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Good news for the foreign party Americans
routed in the California Mint since the late cleo
ton, and "Hessians" appointed in their stead !.
AProIxrxrrrs.--Conrad Weigard German, to
be assayer, In the place Of John Hcwson, (Amcri-
CAM
Augustine Harraszthey, Hungarian, to be melt
cr and refner, in the place, Of C.Weigard, pro-
NOTED. 1870 n,
G.. Weigard, Jr., German, in place of A. Har-
raszthey, promoted. bN
Peter Lott, German, to be superintendent, In
place Of Lewis A. Berdsall, (Americsn,) who re-
ceived hint TO resign. So goes. (See Balt-
more Sum-
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And by all dealers in Alexandria, virgnis.
may 23-eoh sm