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PROPOSALS FOR FUEL.
OPTICS U.S.. PEsIrKNrrARY. G..

OFFIcs US. PENITKNTIARY, c.,
Washington, August 8, 1856
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE received
~ at this Office until Monday, 18th August, 1855.
with
130 cords Of haf-seasoned, COED Oak Wood, of
medium size, and free Of Top wood
20 cords good Pine Wood
go tons W hite sh Anthracite Coal The Coal
must be clean, and free from slate or cther
foreign substance; 2,240 pounds to the ton
To be delivered on or before the first Of Octo.
grounds as the warden miy designate.
THOMAS THORNLEY,, Warden,
FOR SALE-Two thousand pounds of OAK.
UNI, packed In bales Of fifty pounds each also,
WHEELBARROWS, WASHSTANDS, and
other articles. T. THORNLEY,
duS-td Warden
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DIKD,J


On the 23d inst, at O'CLOCK a. m ORLENA
ANNA, aged lek months, youngest child Of
Henry N. and Caroline ObeT
How sleep the young who sink to rest,
BY special word Of Jesus best
The friends and acquaintances OF the parents
are RESPECTFULLY invited to attend the funeral nom
their residence, 4G South street, between 9Th
NOON, at O'Clock Z +. .. - 49, .
On the 2lst instant, OLIVER TANNING, in
FAINT SON Of Phillip and Leonora CLAYTON. aged ls
months. - 0'' %
On the lad instant, EMMA AMELIA, infant
aaug hter or William and Jane M. Thomas
On the 2lst instant, JOHN ELLIOT, infant
SOL OF Charles +. and Susannah Brown, aged six
months. - -
On the 18th instant, SYLVESTER KANE, in
rant son OF Nj. A. h. and James Kane
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PIANOS! PIANOS!

WE HAVE NOW IN STORE THE LAR
w gest and most reliable stock ofs--l0
Pianos ever offered In this CITY, con sTT
sistlng OF every Size, style and finish from Bos
ton and New York celebrated manufactures
ranging in prices from S175 to 5000
Old Pianos taken in part payment for new, lib
eral discounts for cash.
Also, always on hand, Accordeons, Melodeons
Guitars, Violins, Flutes, Strings, &c.
IL PIANOS FOR RENT, by the evening
month, quarter, or year
JOHN F. ELLIS,
au 20 300 Pa. ave near 10th street.
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By JAS. c. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.

By JAS. c. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
ERsME ROUSE AND LOrA AT 49,.
l. On MONDAY AFTERNOON, August is,h
at O'Clock, on the premises, shall sell mart on
Lot Ne. L, In Square No. Az, fronting 2I feet on
north q street, between Fifth and Sixth street,
west, running back 100 feet, with the improve
ments, consisting Of two story frame dwelling
house.
Terms: One-third cash the residue In six and
twelve months, with interest, secured by a deed
Of trust on the premises.
au li-d JAS. c. MEG UIRE, Auct,r.
IL The above sale IL postponed until
MONDAY AFTERNOON, August 18th, same
hour and place.
au l9 eo&ds J. G. MCGUIRE, Auct
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SOUTHERN LIBERALIrY.-At tho LAYING of
the corner stone Of Centennary College. at
Baton Rouge, last week, collection was taken
up for the benefit Of the Institution. and
S23 600 was obtained on the spot, being within
$4,000 of the entire sum needed.
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Bv JAS. c. Mc6UIRE, Auctioneer.
GTNR USTEE,S SALEOF % SnALLIO,

Il fronting 30 feet each on Maryland ave.
nue., between 18th and 9Th streets east.-By
virtue Of a deed Of trust duly recorded in Liber
J. A. 8, No. l09, folios 259, 260. 26l, and 262,
shall sell on the premises, on WEDNESDAY
the 9th instant, at 81 o'clock p. m, Lots Nos
9i5
Also, Lots Nos. 1, 2, 3. 5,6,7,s s, Q, 10, IL,
II, 20, 81, %, %, "a, and %, in tubdiv sion of
Square south Of Square No. 9l5.
The above Lots are very desiJably located on
Maryland avenue, between 9Th and 9th streets
east, fronting 2O feet each on Maryland avenue
and ID street north running back to IS feet alley
Terms: One-third cash balance in SIX and
twelve months, for notes satisfactorily secured,
bearing interest,
Government title.
HORACE EDBLIN, Trustee
au 21-d j. G. MCGUIRE, Auct
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THE EXCUg SION
Old Point, Portsmouth. &C.,
& TO BE REPEdTEDy

..-. TO BE REPEATED ..r Sd.
IN CONSEQUENCES OF THE GENERAL
satisfaction and pleasure expert. nNh
enced by the Excursionists on the
steamer Powhatan's last trip, and the universal
desire to have repetition, the POWHATAN
w IL repeat her last trip to N NORFOLK, PORTS
MOUTH, OLD POINT, and other places, leav-
ing Washington on FRIDAY EVENING next,
20 h instant, at p. m.
Passage for round trip, % so .'"
For full particulars see Star next week
22-2t
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New York Markets.

sales Of s, 500 bbls.; good State So 20; ss1er.
fine Ohio So SIS; standard Southern 81 IS
Wheat is higher; sales Of Is 900 bushel
Southern rcd 81 So; Western white 81 64al IS
Corn has advanced; sales Of q, 900 bushels
Southern mixed 66, white III, and yellow SIC.
Pork is buoyant; sales of $50 bbls; mess
ply 25asl9 37.. Beef is steady; sales of 25U
oois; repsckei mes 80 50ss1l. Lard is firm
sa,es OF zoo bbls at l3fc. Whisky is higher;
sales of 300 bbls; Ohio $50 cents.
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MEDICAL CARD.

nR. II. PERABEAU, GERMAN HoME0-
IL pathic physician, has the honor TO ofer his
services to the Inhabitants Of Washington and
vicinity.
once and Residence on street, No. iss, BE-
tween 10th and 2lst streets.
N. B-Homeophathic medicines for sale, WHICH
the Doctor prepares himself with the gres.e-t
care, for Fever and Ague, for Bilious ana bowei
complaints, Co., kc.i
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LIBERTY HALL,

Peaa. arssss, 6etsrees lsth asd l4tk streets.
THE PR0PRIETORS RESPECTFULLY
Il announce that they have added number Of
private rooms TO their establishment and they are
prepared to furnish parties with all reasonable
delicacies.
Meals furnished at all hours, and their Wines,
Liquors, segars, &c are Of the very best quality
au lS-lw HAMMACH l. COX.
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ISLAND ACADEMY.

A FRENCH AND ENGLISH ACADEMY
IA for the instruction Of young ladies will be
open September lst, by lady Of years experience
In teaching, and having resided me years on he
Island solicits the patronage Of her former friends
and others who desire the success OF a high class
school In that part Of the city. The system of
instruction will comprise all the branches taug ht
In first class academies, and the manners and
morals Of pupils will receive strict attention. A
preparatory school for children will be sched
the Academy, and the rudiments Of French will
be taught gratis. Competent masters will be en-
gagged for Languages, Music, Painting, Drawing,
&c. References and terms made known by sd
dressing "ACADEMY,v Star Once. su l2-lm
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NOTICE.

CEN WALTER JONES AND CHARLES
VI LEE JONES have removed their once 70
No sO6 r. STREET between Sd and 4th streets.
Charles Lee Jones viii practice In the supreme
Court Of the United States and all other courts
held in tha District Of Columbia. Gen. Walter
Loves ,hcngh mostly retired from general prac-
t,cs> will unite with him and do his best to ad-
v.n,e the success Of clients by written statements
and arguments, and by al other nesdful and
nroner sxertions Nv 3-3m
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TELEGRAPH NEWS.
FROM TEE ASSOCIATED PRESS.
BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH.
The steamship Nautilua

NEw ORLEANS, Aug. - The steward of
t M. Steamship Nautilus supposed TO be lost
oeen picked up near the Balize, nearly
80 nom exposure and exhaustion, and nm
aole to tell his story. he ia perhaps the sole
S iIVIr OF those on board Of tae Nautilus
"nen cue encountered the late terrible storm
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TO THE PUBLIC.

TOHN.P. DENNIS HAVING TAKEN THE
y well known Coach Factory, on 9Th a ABRS,
street, between Louisiana avenue and eSStE
c street, long conducted by Mr.. John @SN
M. Young, is now prepared to manufacture and
repair all descriptions OF COACHES, BUGGIES,
WAGONS, &c, on the most reasonable terms
tice. He respectfully invites his llow-citizens
TO give him tIial. au ID I'm
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Baltimore Narkss.

BALTIMORE, Aug 2S.-Flour has advanced
mills at Sc, so. anu 0i's
Wheat is rather better; good 10 prime vbi,.
81 40a1 So; and reds 81 .sOal 40 Corr bss
improved; white 5Ss60 cts yellow sOasI -.
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SLAVE SrANPEDE.-0n Sunday might, 10th
inst, seven slaves, the property of Msssrr.
Thomas Tsvenner, d. G. Lovstt, sn1 Albert
Logan, made their escape from the vicinity Of
Petersburg, Va, on the +" uuderk, ound rail
road"
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OsT-YESTERDAY EVENING, ON PA.
- avenue, between 10th and 7,h streets or on
Ith street south, one large GOLD LOCKkT,
opening on both Sides with lock Of hair I'm one
attached to a small gold fob chain The finder
VIII be Literally rewarded by leaving them at Mr..
WIN. RiLEY'S Dry Good Store, corner 8 h
street and Pa avenue an 2I-3t~
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THE ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS.
NAEMRERS OLE GQNGRESS AND NIu-

WI ers leaving the city have the opportunity now
Of procuring presents for their friends and articles
for their own use at very low prices, as we are
closing out our entire stock Of Fancy Goods to
discontinue the business. ......
We have a large assortment OF Fancy Desks,
Dressing Cases, Work Boxes, Cabas, Statuettes,
Canes, Porte Monnaies, Card Gases, Jet orna-
ments, Fine Fans, &c. p
A large assortment Of superior Plated Ware.
Colognes, Bay Rum, &C comprises the largest
assortment In the city, and no article but OF the
best Of Its kind. T. GALLIGAN & CO,
$40 Pa. avenue, under
au l2-1W Browns Hotel
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BE READY FOR WINTER.

ALL PERSONS WISHING THEIR FUR
IA ndces, Latrobes, Radiators, Cooking Stoves,
&c, rep ,ired or refined, viii do well by leaving
their orders with me without delay, as i am now
prepared TO execute all such work with des patch
and by competent worknen.
JAS. SKIRVIN6,
Washington Stove Depot
au 2-eo6t 8. +. corner Pa. av. ard 18TH at
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WARRINGTON CLUB SKGARS.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED AN INVOICE
OF those superior Club Segars, ''Londres," to
which invite special attention
EDW'D G. DYER,
au 22-dSt Pa ay bel 18th and 18th SITS
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AUCTION BALES,
THIS AFTERNOON AND TOMORROW,
By JAS C. MCGUIRE, Auciioneer.

By JAS C. Mc6 UIRE, Auctioneer.
A DMINISTRATOR'SS SALE Of Groceries,
"A Liquors, and Store Fixtures.-OnMON-
DAY MORNING, August a5th, at 10 o'clock, I
shau sell, bv order Of the Orphans Court, at the
store Of tho late Patrick Fitz patrick on 9TH street.
between 6 and II streets north, all bis stock OF
Gtoceries and Liquors. viz:
Coff e, Teas, Sugar, Spices
candles, Soap, Starch, Indigo
Cigars, Tobacco, SNUFF
Bacon, Salt, Fish, Crackers
Brandy, Whiskey, Gin. Wines
Molasses, Vinegar, Flour
Brooms. Buckets, Tubs Mat., &c.
Together with the Store Fixtures consisting Of
Counters, stand Casks, Scales and Weights,
w heelbarrOws, &c.
Terms $40 ard under cash; over that sum
notes, bearing interest
au 20-d JAS. G. MCGUIRE Auct
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WOOD AND COAL DEPOT.
N. w. corner Twelfth and G street, No. 547,

One square Sokh OF the Avenue.
THE BEST ARTICLE GUARANTEED
l. All Coal carefully weighed p ,2l0 TO the ton,
from which there Is no deviation, seemingly to
reduce the price.
Persons laying In their winter fuel will ind Ii
to their advantage to leave their orders to be sup
piled from the vessels on their arrival.
lfCoal kept under cover.
Wood Of the best quality always on hand.
jy 29.tr TT L. w. M GAIT.
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A CARD.

CARD.
I AM PREPARED TO ATTEND TO ALL.
orders appertaining to the duty Of Scavenger of
the Seventh Ward, ifleft at the following places
to wit:
Mr. Quigley's, corner % h aud sts
Mr.. fuckers, on 9TH street, at MARYLAND av
Mr.. Samuel Humphrey, corner OF N and x sts
Mr.. John keiley's, Az street between b and G,
Island. WILLIAM g MULLEN
au Zl-ot* Scavenger.
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REMOVAL.

HENRY POLKINGHORN takes this meth cd
Il Of informing his friends and the public that
be has removed his PRINTING OFFICE to the
new building on ID street. between 9th and 9TH
streets east, adj dining his former establishment
Having added a steam engine to his facilities for
executing every description Of JOB PRINTING 6,
he Is enable to fill orders with promptItude and
dispatch. au 1857
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THE SUBSCRIBER, HAVING DETER.
l. mined to close up his present Business, re-
quests all persons indebted to him by open az
count, to come forward and settle the same on or
before the 5th dav Of the ensuing month, Septem
Der. All accounts not settled on that day will be
placed in the hands Of a collector for immediate
settlement. PETER O'DONOGHUE,
au 20-d2w Geoypetoup
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
MARBLE MANTELS, MONUMENTS, &C.
I HAVE FOR SALEA LARGE STOCK OF
MARBLE M A " Tells, MONUMENTS,
6RAVESTONES,& &c, Of superior style and I'm
ish, which will be sold at reduced prices for cash
PERSONS In want OF these articles will find II to
their advantage to give me call before purchas.
Ing elsewhere. VIM RUTHERk ORD.
Marble Works on f, between 18th
auZ2-3t* and 18th streets
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WATCH RETURSs.-At the Western Look.
up, this morning, Justice Drury disposed of
the following cases Chloe Butler. profanity,
fine and costs; VIM Carter, out after hours,
dismissed John Hill, riot, security for court
James Maddox, do, do /; Jno. Francis, drunk
and disorderly, fine and costs.
At the Central Guard house, Justice Hol-
lIngshead disposed Of the following: John
Tomlinson, throwing stones, dismissed /; AL
fred Williams, (colored suspicion, dismissed ;
Hugh Ellis, drunk, fine and costs.
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HOUSE, SIGN AND
ORNAMENTAL PAINTING & GLAZING.
GEORGE II. VARNELL,
NO. SIN LOUISIANA AVENUE, BETw.
v 9th and 9TH streets, north side, has opened z
branch shop, for the prosecution Of his business
on eth street, between street and Massachusetts
avenue, east side, and will be happy to receive
calls for work at either or his locations for doing
business.
All orders for Jobbing attended to PROMPTLY
and at the shortest notice, in a workmanlike man.
ner.
Thankful for past favors he will, by assiduity
and dispatch Of work, hope to merit the contrnu-
ance Of the orders Of his friends and the public
generally. au2I 2w
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SENSIBLE TALK,

A GENTLEMAN PASSING ONE OF OUR
"A elegant private houses, accidentally heard the
following sensible talk between two lad ;es, who
were standing in the door. One Of them, 1t is
thought, was from the country. She appeared TO
was heard to say: "If you buy any Albata Forks
or spoons, or Cutlery, 60 to FRANCIS on Sew
enth street what you buy of him you can depend
upon. He has every useful housekeeping article,
aud his prices are certainly modoraeO au 1S-
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TO HOUsEkEEPERS.

DEHSUNS WISHING TO p U X c II As Z
superior Table or Pocket Cutlery, heavy Sill
yer Plated or Alhata Ware, fine Japanned Tea
Trays or Toilet Sets, an excellent Clock Tea OF
Coffee UIn, Enamelled Kettle, Saucepan W.
mace any Of the hundred and one little etceteras
needed by every housekeeper, will do well to call
On FRANCIS, Just above Odd Fellows Hal, on
Seventh street He has good articles, and his
prices are low. Nv 2S-tf
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SPORTING GOODS.
This day Receiving and Opening by
E. TUCKER co,
NO. $50, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
Single and Double Barrel SHOT GUNS.
Best American Rifles,
Revolving and other Pistols,
Flobert Rifles and Pistols,
fowder tasks, Shot Pouches,
one Bags, Powder Caps,
shot, Balls, Ram Rods,
Cleaning Rods, Cartridges,
Wads, &c.
Gunsmtth'S Material in evsry rdyistv
A LII OF WHICH GOODS THEY PROPOSE
to sell as low similar articles can be bought
In the northern citites most Of their stock being
imported by themselves or purchased Of manufac.
tureB.
The shooting season being at hand no time Is
to be lost In the selection Of gun and EQUIPMENTS
and those who call early will have the advantage
O: the choice Of goods au2I- cost
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WOOD AND COAL.
PAUL STEVENS,
Justice of the Peace, Notary Public and Pc.
lice Magistrate I'd district.

DROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO ALL
business requiring the services Of Magistrate
or Notary Public, Acknowledgment Of Deeds,
taking Dispositions, Afidavits, &c, either at the
ONCE or at party's residence, at all times.
Odice on 18th street. east side, few doors north
Of Pa avenue. Open from a. IN. to 10 at night
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ORIGINAL MAP OE wAsHINGTON-
~ Ensraved In Philadelphia In 1872.
For sale, few copies only-price rs cents.
auN FRANCK TAY IOR
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pLACk ELASTIC >, Bel, CLASH.
- Buffalo Hair Pins, Morocco Belts, Transpar
ent Soap in bars, for sale at
au 2l-3t JAMMnNn,S
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The CIRCUs.-Look out for the circus, Boy
1t is coming, and will be here on Monday, tn
first of September.
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HOUSE AND SIGN PLANNING AND
GRAlNTNR.

M T. PARKER WOULD RESPECTFULLY
iVAs inform his friends and the public, that he
has opened a branch shop at No SO Louisiana
avenue, (Varnum's Buildings) between Sixth and
Seventh streets, for House, Sign, Ornamental, and
Detrempe CASUALLY called Fresco) Painting, and
Granting
Having completed his arrangements, he feels
confident OF giving perfect satisfaction to all who
favor him with their patronage
NJ window Shades, Banners, Glass Signs
DC, &c, painted son a BILE terms and execu.
ted In the most workmanlike manner au st
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An ExcURsIoN.-To give the friends and
the families of the members Of the Washing.
ton Light Infantry az opportunity to partici.
pate in celebrating the 10th anniversary of
the Company, the corps are making arrange.
ments for pleasure trip to Norfolk and Ports.
mouth on the 18th of September next We
have no doubt it will be- a pleasure trim in
fact
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q. .. MARINEs.-There are about one hun-
dred marines at the Barracks in this city; Of
THIS number forty nine men, three sergeants,
and four corporals have received orders to ioin
the frigate st. Lawrence, now preparing for
sea at the GospOrt Navy Yard, for service on
the Brizilian station. They are to be under
the command Of Major John Reynolds, com
maIdant Of the marines on til at ssa-sta,ion.
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The ARGUMENT in the case of the United
States Us. Philemon 7. Herbert, delivered by
William P Preston, ESQ which the Wash.
ington city newspapers refused to publish, is
now published in phamphlet form, and for ale
at Shillington's Bookstore.
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NOTICE,
XIIITHERS' S BRASS AND STRING RAND

"lTHERS'S BRASS AND STRING BAND
w lately OK New York city, begs leave to In.
Alexandra, that they sre now ready to furnish Il
most fashionable and appropriate Music Of the
day for Pic-Nics, Excursions, Balls, and Parades
tice, by leaving orders at Mr.. HILBUS'S Music
Depot, on Pennsylvania avenue, corner of lIth
street, or at Mr.. WRITER'S residence Ma. N5
Sixth street. corner Of q, south side, near the Gar.
rison.
Ali orders promptly attended to- iy 23-Im&
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81 OLD HAMS! OLD HAMS!
WE HAVE RECEIVED LOT OF MAG
w nolia Hams two years old. rare and very
scarce article KING BURCHELL,
aus cor Vermont svs., and sueef, :
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PRESERVING SUGAR, &c

nOUBLE REFINED LOAF, CRUSHED,
- Granulated and powdered, Soft Crushed and
Yellow. with prime and common Porto Rico and
New Orleans sugars. AL at lowest prices, by
KING & BURCHLL,
au 10 corner Of VT. ave-, and street
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ONLY 123 cents for q correct likeness of
Buchanan, Fillmore and Fremont Sold by
the agent, A. Adamson, Seventh street, oppo-
site to the Post Office. Adhesive envelopes,
20 cents hundred Is
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FILLMORE AND DossLsos Great Song Book.
only 10 cents, for sale at A. Adausons. Sew.
enth street, opposite to the Post Once.
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len STRIKE AND SPARE RAr.-As Hon
=. Dean was riding home from the House on
the day before yesterday, his horse broke
hiOugh culyert IN the street, and on looking
into the hole il was found that la roe rat had
been killed, with ten young ones. If this is
not . a ten strike and q spare" what is It?
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LIST OF UNCLAIMED rACk.GE,

EMAINING IN THE OFFICE OF THE
IL Adams Express Company, Pennsylvania
avenue, Washin ton, d. c., which, II not Gale d
for On or before 18th september next Wi be sold
al puhlic auction In Raliimnre To nav charnas.
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SERIOUS ACCIDENT This morning Mr.. Da.
vid s. Waters, auctioneer, was kicked by a
forse at the auction stand nea. the market
space, and two-of his broken He was imme-
diately taken to store near by, and surgical
assistance obtained Although he is doing as
we'll as could be expected, it Is feared that the
injury may terminate fatally. Mr. Waters
has been engaged as an auctioneer at that
stand for many years, and is we'll known to
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COUNTERFEIT MoNEY.-Yesterday two small
boys were arrested for passing counterfeit
money. Upon examination it was plain that
the little fellows had picked up the notes in
the street and tried to pass them, not knowing
the money was counterfeit. The notes were
on the Farmers Bank of Kentucky, new. and
were taken by many good judges for genuine
indeed two of them were taken at one of the
banks in this city. A dangerous counterfeit
on bank in Lancaster, Pa is also in circu-
-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-08-23

CHARGE OF LARCENY "A young woman
named Nettie Morton, was arrested yesterday
on the charge of stealing certain bed clothing,
the property of Adeline Werton She was
held to security for further hearing, by Jus.