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GREAT CENTRAL WOOD AND COAI.
DEPOT.

~ MYERS q SON Keep constantly on
in all their varieties and Of superior qualities which
they offer for sale pleasing terms ~ they can
be had in the District Of Columbia. +.
Office No q, Water street. routh side, old stand
formerly occupied by Myers Baker.
sg- All orders left at p j. Steers, No. 4ss, Ssv-
enth street. Washington, ID. c., at our Office, viii
be promptly filed. Ag
tlF- 2,240 pounds given to the ton.
c. MYERS Il son,
Nv 2D-om Water street Geor0efotvr, n n IL
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GRAND FIREMEN'S AND CIVIC
ExCU RsION AND PICNIC
or THE
FRANKLIN FIRE COMPANY,
TO THE
WHITE HOUSE PAVILION,

TIME members the Franklin Fire Com
u pany take pleasure in announcing to the Fire
men, their friends and the public generally that they
have chartered the safe and commodious steamer
George Washington, and will give Grand Excur-
WHITE HOUSE PAVILION,
On Wednesday, Augua 22d
/ The Company pledge themselves that no trouble
OF expense will be spared 10 make this one Of the
most pleasant gay, and recherche Excursions Of the
season.
A celebrated Cotillon Band has boon engaged for
the occasion. 80
Dinner and Supper viii be furnished By sn expert
euced caterer.
For the accommodation Of those per,ons who do
not wish 10 spend the whole day down the river, the
boat will make two trips.
Leave Georgetown at o'clock, Washington at o.
Navy Yard at 81, Alexandra at 10.
Afternoon leaves Washington at ~, Alerandris
at 81 O'Clock.
RET, Returning viii leave the White rou'e At sand 10
Tickets, admitting gentleman and two ladies, 81
to be had Of the Committee Of Arrangements, and At
the boat on the morning Of the Excursion.
COMMITTEES Of Arrangements:
Bobt X. Doyle, J. Williamson,
q. r. Crosskeld, J. b. Medley.
L. r. Thomas r. J. Newman,
J. NJ r Houeh, Aley. TAFT
John T. Cournbe, r. Eckloh
aug 4-lsw5tsThT&MAT
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AUCTION SALES.
ny C. w. BoTELER. Auctioneer.
SALE OF LOT No. On 1

TuNRUSTEES SALE OF LOT No. 20 IN
tion.- On Wednesday, August ~, 1865, at o'clock
p. In front Of the premises by virtue Of deed of
trust from John r. b. SUIT TO tine subscriber besrr
Liber j. A, s., No a. folos 100 and lsl, one of the
land records OF Washington county in the District OF
Columbia, all that piece Of ground lying and being
In the city OF Washington being lot 20 in square 626
said square containing $3.50 square feet more or
less, gether th the improvements, which are two
frame houses with brick Easements each house con
tanning six rooms This pr perry fronts 25 feet on
Massachusetts avenue running back ITO feet 10 New
Jersey avenue, between north + aud g street The
houses will be sold separately or togsthsr as May BE-
desired.
Terms; 0ne-third cash, balance in six, twelve, and
eighteen months, for notes satisfactorily secured.
JOHN Y. DOM, Trustee.
G. w. B0TELER,
jy 30-eodts Auctioneer.
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MULESl MULES ~ MULESll!
uUST arrived from Kentucky, lot Of
- fine large young Mules, which the subscriber
offers for sale on accommodating terms
JAMES II. SHREVE,
liz 81-6t* Seventh street
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ASIATIC CHOLERA.
6JIIOLERA MORBUS, Dysentery, and

HNHOLEKA MOKBUS, Dysentery, aud
~ all Bowel Complaints durable.
To Travellers Farmers, Planters and others.--7To
prevent Cholera Persons by taking half atea spoon
f.l of r
DR.. J. s. ROSES PAIN-CURER
every morning, in a wine glass Of cold water will
more frequently prevent the Cholera than any RENE
dy known. l
To the planters of the South, who have large es-
tates and many hands, this mode of preventing Chol-
era, If followed, will save many lives and much
money. j. =. ROSE, NJ. u.
PHILADELPHIA June. lAh5
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Tennessee Election.

Tennessee Election.
LOUISVILLE, August 3.--The returns of the cleo
ton held yesterday in Tennessee for Governor,
members of Congress-, &C., come forward very
slowly. As far as heard from, Gentry, (Whig and
Know-Nothing,) for Governor gains 2,4oo votes
and johnson, (Dem.,) gains 537 votes.
LOUISVILLE, August 3, evening.--In % counties
in Tennessee, Gentry, Wing and Know Nothing,
for Governor, has a net gain Of 800 votes, as
compared with the Governors vote in 1852 when
johnson had 2,25s majority.
NASHVILLE, August S--Dayidson county gives
at least 1900 for Gentry. 1t gave 6sl Wing ma.
jority in 1858. The Know.Nothings have doubtless
carried the State ats
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THE SPECTATOR.
TEHIs new and popular journal contains
= ~ In to-days issue original and highly inter
esing biography Of
RACHEL,
the great Tragedienne, who Is to visit this country in
September. Il gives many facts never before known
TO the American public
For sale at Shington's, Buckingham's and Adam
sons aug Alt
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DIR. ROSES CARMINATIvE BALsAM

DIR. ROSES CARMlNATIVE BALSAM.
For Cholera Cholera Morbus, Bowel Complaints.
and Dysentery. @ Y
This mixture is one Of the most important medi
cines, and should be kept in all families. As sooth
ing preparation. it has no equal In cases Of infants
with fatuency, pain il the bowels, bowel complaints.
cholera morbus, restessness, crying, general pain
1t has prov, perfect balm, producing sleep with.
out opium, and strength without bitter. As n spo-
cifc for bowel complaints Of adults, it has rcsar
failed. During the cholera of 1882 1884, ls49, aud
1854 1t failed in instance, when used before death
had positively struck the patient. More than one
thousand persons who used it curing these inemora.
BILE periods testify to its wonderful curative powers.
Dysentery vanishes in few days. when this article
is used as directed. @
As remedy TO sootbG the system correct all bowel
complaints aud the lives Of children aud persons
of all ages there is no preparation equal to Dr. Roses
Carminative Balsam, IS cents a bottle
Sold by @. STOTT Il CO.,
w. ii. GILMAN,
j. W. MARIN,
PATTERSON Il MARIN,
d. B. CLARK,
H. Ii. MCPHERSON,
w. 7. EVANS, 3
J. b. MOORE,
Washington, d. g.
]. l., KIDWELI,
Georgetown.
And nv all dealprs In Alexandria viroinya
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DISTRICT PLUMBING ESTABLISH

NATIONAL HOTEL.o
" AvING leased the " National HOTELS
IL and In order 10 enable IL TO be made more
comfortable IA alter, improve, and refurnish Il will
be closed the LIST Of August and reopened for the
accommodation Of the public on the goth Of Septem-
Der NEXT WILLIAM GUY.
" Q7--10tA
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On the Sd instant in this city. Mr. ELDRED RAW
Lrs, clerk connected with the General Post Office
Ky His friends and acquaintance are requested
TO attend his funeral this afternoon Saturday from
his late residence on II, between 18th and l4th
streets, at41 o'clock. Interment at Glenwood Gene
terry
Early on Friday morning, August 8, Percy, young
est son of VIM Il. and N. d. Gilman, aged l8 months
and 25 days.
s1y- Funeral from the residence of his father, No.
s, street. this Saturday, afternoon at
o'clock The friends of the family are invited
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~ TO CONSUMERS. al
"FUEL FOR THE WINTER5

'FUEL FOX THE WINTEK,
"OUSEKEEPERSa and others, who COM
- template laying in their supplies of fuel for
the winter would do well TO give me CALL as have
now on hand, and win be receiving during the fall
some Of the best kinds Of white ash and red ash
Goals to be found in the Philadelphia market
All the various sizes prepared in the best manner
Always on hand Cumberland Coal in humps and
fine suitable for family and manufacturing purposes
Also, oak pine, and hickory Wood.
All Of which will be sold low for the cash" in
quantities to suit purchasers
Full weight and measure guaranteed, and promptly
delivered in any part of the city, If paid for when
ordered. w STONE.
Office and Yard east side of Seventh street,
Adjoining south side Of the Canal.
N. b. A reduction always made in the price Of
Coal when delivered from the vessels as q saving in
hauling Is thereby effected. w. 8.
ann 1--an
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MAR RIED,

On Thursday. the ed instant, by the Rev. P. ID.
Gurley, ID. d. Mr.. JoHN v. DouGLAs, of Richmond,
Virginia, to Miss GEORGIA N. RAwLiss, Of wash
ington.
At the residence Of Judge Gardiner, in Charles
county. Maryland, on the alst ultimo, by Rev Mr..
Wighett, y. D. GARDINER, Of Louisiana, to Miss
MARr @, GARpIsxR, Of the former place.
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Persona L.-The Rev. b. Sunderland and family
have left for Vermont, on brief visit
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~ Public SchOOls.-An examination of can
ddates for Teachers in the Public Schools will be
held in the Aldermen's Room, City Hail. on Tuesday
the 7th inst, at 4o'clock p. NJ.
aug4-3tSMTu
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FARM FOR SALE.

FARM FOR SALE.
a MARKET Garden, containing about
n is acres situated about four miles from George
town, ID. c., on the Old Baltimore road, one mile
from Tennalytown and three from Washington city,
by way Of the new road
This Farm has upon II good Log House, with
out buildings II 10 well stocked with the choicest
rieties Of fruit and Is in high state Of cultivation.
From its situation, being NJ the junction Of two
county roads, IL is desirable for many purposes. II
adjoins the country seat Of Jos H. Bradley, ESQ., and
others.
For terms, which will be accommodating, apply on
the premises. aug 4-eod6t
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WANTED.
M kAn SECURED BY DEED
20 - seDVVs Of trust on real estate worth
5000. Address A, at this Office. iy l5-im
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FLooD IN WINCHESTER, VA.--Winchester has
been visited with a tremendous food. II oom-
menced raining on Wednesday evening, and con-
,inued raining very hard all night Several of the
tanneries met with heavy loss The cellars were
all filed with water, and some persons had TO
leave their houses. MerchaIts who had goods in
their cellars, lost considerably The railway cars
could not leave for Harpcr's Ferry on Thursday.
The damage done to the surrounding country has.
also, been considerable. In Winchester and the
neighborhood, the food was equal to that Of ls47.
No lives were lost.
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al RARE CHANCE.

A RARE CHANCE.
NOR Sale a small stock of Segars and
II Tobacco, and store for rent. II is one of The
engage in the business the stock and fixtures will
be sold cheap. Inquire Of GEO. G. SlEBEL,
aug SGT 7th street. between ii and SITS.
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FIRST
GRAND EXCURSION AND PICNIC
nj THE
UNION FIRE MPANY,
WHITE HOUSE PAVILION,
On Wednesday, august 8, 1866.


TNHE Members ofthe Company take great
- pleasure in announcing 10 their friends and
the public in general that they have chartered the
steamers George Washington and Thomas Collyer
and will give their first
GRAND EXCURSION AND PICNIC
TO THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION,
On Wednesday, August 8, 1855.
The Company also pledge themselves that no pains
or expense will be spared TO give satisfaction 10 all
who may honor them with their presence.
superior Brass and String Band has been
gagged for the occasion.
Dinner and refreshments will be furnished by an
experienced caterer, at city prices.
Tickets ONE DOLLAR admitting a gentleman
and ladies' 70 be had Of the members and at the boat
on the day Of the Excursion.
The George Washington will leave Georgetown at
o'clock, A. NJ; Washington, 81 Navy Yard, 81
The Thomas Collyer will leave Washington at 2
7. NJ; Navy Ysrd, 81; Alexandria, Q. Returning
during the night.
tunity TO witness the boat race.
Committee Of arrangements
samuel z. Douglass James Biggs
James Kelly W. j. Wilson
Edward Masten Lewis Il. Parker
William H. Hines John Buery
iy 2S-SaMwFrSaMTu
FIRST GRAND CLUB, FIREMENs',
Military, and Civic Excursion
OF THE
WASHINGTON NATIVE AMERICAN CLUB.
TNHE CLUB take great pleasure In an-
u nouncing 20 their friends and the public gener-
ally that they have chartered the safe and commodi
GUS steamer, Alice G. Price, and will give their
FIRST GRAND EXCURSION
To Popes Creek, eighty miles down the Potomac,
on THURSDAY, AUGUST 10th, 1855.
The Club pledge themselves that no trouble or
pense viii be spared on their part 10 copduce TO the
pleasure and enjoyment Of all who may honor them
with their presence The utmost order and decorum
will be preserved on board the boat.
Prof Scouts Brass and Cotillon Band has been
engaged for the occasion.
Dinner and refreshments will be furnished BY an
experienced caterer at city prices. 90.
The boat will leave Georgetown att o'clock, Pages
Wharf foot Of Seventh street, Washington, at 9,
Blagdens Wharf, Navy Yard, at 81, Alexandria
at 9.
Tickets 81, admitting gentleman and two ladies',
10 be had Of the Committee, or any member Of the
Club and at the boat on the morn ny Of the Excur-
sion.
Committee of Arrangements
J.v. Grant A. Glasgow,
Alex. Flowers II. Keller, y
w. NJ Warren, J. Leatch,
George Davis, N. Vermilion.
2. 8. The Military, Fremen and the members Of
different Clubs are requested TO appear IN uniform,
aug l.
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DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNER-
SHIP.

DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNER-
SHIP.
NHE co-partnership heretofore existing
IL under the name Of BURNS COCHRAN
was this day dissolved by mutual consent Harmon
Burns will continue the business at the old stand No
408, Pennsylvania avenue.
All persons indebted to the establishment will
please make payment TO II. Burns, who will pay all
demands against the late firm.
HARMON BURNS,
GEORGE w. COCHRAN.
Washington, August ., 1885.
s-T The undersigned respectfully recommends
his former partner and friend TO the patronage Of his
friends confident that bis utmost abilities, hereto
fore, win be ererted TO please.
aug 4-stf GEO. W. COCHRAN.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
ODD-FELLOws, HALL.

Eleyenth Annual Visit Of
KUNKELS OPERA TROUPE,
Who, in addition to perfectly organised corps Of
COMEDIANS,
VocALIsrs, and
DANCERS
Now include the highly celebrated Infant Vocalists
TIE WELLS CHILDREN.
The entertainments will commence on
MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST eth.
Admission rs cts. Doors open at 7, commencing
at 8, and concluding at 10 o'clock.
JOHN T. FORD, Agent.
aug LET
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TIE HoS. ERlsrUs CoRsMG OF New Ysw
York, says the Chicago Press July 27th, and
other heavy capitalists, have gone into the COM
pany which has in charge tho Improvement ofFol
river and Its connections in Wisconsin. II Ia esli-
mated that the company win have surplus OF
from one million TO fifteen hundred thousand sores
Of land appropriated by Congress, altar compL-
ting the improvement. This II is proposed to put
into railroad between st. Paul and Green bay
The road will be In the vicinity of 1--WE hundred
miles In length, and the lands are located in the
pmeies Of Northern Wisconsin, they win 60 kr
toward the completion Of the road -. y
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
REPoRTED EoR rHK
DAILY RICAN ORGAN
NortA Carolina Elecfio,l.

RALEIGH, 10 P. Mn the 4th or Raleigh dis.
trict, Branch, Dem, is elected to Congress by a
large majority over Shepherd. Branch's majority
in Warren county Is 6s6. In Wake, 400. In
Franklin, ssl. In Granville, about 100. In John.
ston, 200
Shepherds majority in Orange, 1885. Nash gives
probably 1000 majority for Branch.
In the lst district, Shaw, Dem, has I'll MAORI
ty in Northampton, and 6 In Halifax.
Reade, American, beats Kerr 1850 IN Guilford
Winsow, Dem, probably elected in the Sd dis.
trict.
RALEIGH, ~ NJ, August 4.--Ssco,,d District
In Cumberland and Harnett, Winslow, anti Amer
lean, has two hundred and eight majority Dem
ocratc loss Of three hundred and sxty-one. In
Sampson, all but one precinct Winslow's majority
three hundred and fifty.eight New Hanover, Wins.
lows majority about five hundred
Fifth District.--In Moore, all but one precinct,
Reade's majority two hundred and ninety four.
Reade, American, no doubt elected by large ma.
jority. No further reliable news
P. S.-Granve reported $50 majority.
Northampton county, Shaw, 2l3; Hartford gives
Paine an increased majority; Elizabeth City and
one precinct, (Pasquotank) gives Paine 1877 Two
other precincts to be heard from, will increase bis
majority over 100. Camden precinct gives Paine an
increased majority. The county will not fall much
short of its usual majority. The Americans Of the
district are sanguine Of Paines election.
WELDON, August At is reported that Paine,
American, is elected to Congress In this district by
800 majority.
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SELLING OFF AT COST.
TIME subscriber, having made arrange.
IL ments to change his business will, from this
date, sell his entire stock Of Dry Goods Groceries,
Boots and Shoes, DC, at cost.
]. RUSSELL BARR,
jy 26-9t4 Corner 18th and NJ streets.
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tY- The Assembly,s Church, corner OF
9Th and streets, Rev. Andrew G.. Carothers Pastor
will preach tomorrow (Sabbath) at II A. N. and s
y Nj
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~ Columbia typographical Society.-..
The regular meeting Of this Society for the month Of
August will be held this evening in the Aldermens
Chamber City Hall at halt past o'clock.
aug4 THOS RICH, Secretary.
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VNILLIAM II. She'd, 500, Eleventh
w street. near Pennsylvania avenue, has con-
stantly hand Millinery Hosiery, Gloves Perfume
ry, Combs, Brushes, and Fancy Goods, Of every de-
scription. jy26-6m
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
TNHAT large and we'll built frame Dwell
- linghouse, with brick basement No. 4ts, sii.
uated on the east side Of Sixth street. between and
@ streets, containing ton rooms, with porch and pan
tries In the rear. "a
For terms, which will be easy, apply TO
CHARLES +. WOOD,
44s, Ninth street, between E and streets.
Nv l7-3tawu M
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s1T WHO WANTS COAL -sse
NOW afoat, and daily expected, two
~ cargoes Of Greenwood" Philadelphia white
ash (egg) Coal suitable for stoves aud ranges which
will be sold low for cash. If delivered direct from the
vessels. W. STONE,
Office and Yard on Seventh street. east side,
aug 2--eod3t Adjoining the canal
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UT. w. n. GHOVEN,
Surgical and Mechanical Dentist,
West side Of Seventh street, near r,
"HERE he will be glad to see his former
w friends and the public generally as for beau
ty OF workmanship he ieels confident he cannot be
surpassed in this any other city. All operations
Warranted, at the following low prices:
Extracting, 25 cents; whole upper sets for $25;
plugging, 81.
All operations performed in the most scientific
manner.
Toothache cured in one minute, or no charge, and
the tooth saved for life, and rendered healthy.
w lO-dlm
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Look OUT YoK FUsl-At /" Odd-Fellows' Hall, y
the "Kunkels" commence series Of entertain
ments on Monday evening next.
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6R1 2nA WILL BUY THE STOCK
a. ASoVVand fixtures Of first class Con.
fectionery and Ice Cream establishment now doing
4 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. 4s9 Seventh street.
Nv 30--lm
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And by all dealers in Alexandria, Virginia.
jy 17--eoif GIN
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T" BoBBIsG AROUND. Taking stroll through
the eastern part of the city last evening, we could
not help but admiring the quiet and pleasant APP
pearance Of everything there, as also the general
healthy and independent look of the inhabitants Of
Capitol Hill" The sold Capitol" we found,
stood In the same place it did when the seat of
government was first moved from Philadelphia to
Washington; and indeed, this venerable building
may well be looked upon as an interesting relic of
the past. In the course Of our peregrinations, we
came across two of our most useful and popular
:" city Ethersr surrounded by about dozen Of
their constituents, dilating 1--WE suppose upon mat
tiers and things In general
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MORE TRoUBLE.-Thomss Welsh having made
complaint to Justice Dom yesterday that he stood
in bodily lear of Mr. Casey and family the Squire
had warrants issued for the parties, when they
were brought before him by officer Tins, aad bound
over TO keep, the peace towards all persons, and
especially towards the aforesaid Thomas Welsh.
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To THE SEEKERs OF PLEASURE AND ADMIRERS
OF BxAUrFUL 6cEsERY.--SoIiee the advertise
ments Of the excursions to come OF on Monday,
August 9th, viz;
The I. brotherhood of the Union and the I" Ben
Franklin Target Company Both Of these par
ties of pleasure have engaged excellent boats for
the occasion and as their arrangements are capi-
tai, we would recommend all who wish to have
ga good time to go by all means.