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BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
GREAT CHANCE FOR INVESTMENT

-" speculation, and Building PuYposes.-
/ shall sell, without reserve, on TUESDAY, the
10th d iy Of June, A. ID. 1856, at 6 O'Clock p. m,
on the premises, all that valuable property 'front.'
ing 36e feet on New Jersey avenue, between
and streets north, and one square from the rail-
road depot, being lots made In the subdivision OF
original lots 3, 4, and S, In square 62s. These
lots front % feet inches each, on New Jersey
avenue, and run back with the same width to a
ten feet alley.
Terms One-sixth cash balance In /, 2, 3, 4,
and years, with interest, payable semi annuaIly
and secured by deed Of trust on the premises.
The title to the above properly is perfect in ev-
cry respect.
This property claims more than ordinary atten-
ton, being situated on one Of the finest avenues,
In one Of the most rapidly improving portions Of
the city, the second square from the Capitol
grounds, and having the advantages Of the i'm
provements which will be made by the Govern
me on that avenue In planting trees, laying
down gas pipes, grading, &c. 1t will be sold at
whatever may be bid for II without reservation.
A plat Of tue lots may be seen at my auction
rooms, corner 9TH and ID streets
m29-d A. GREEN, Auct
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BY JAS. C. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.

l. Public Sale.-On THURSDAY AFTER
NOON, May goth, at6X O'Clock, on the premises
| shall sell Lots Nos. Is and IL, In Webb and
Bradley's subdivision Of Square No. $50, each
frontin D feet4 inches on north /, between Third
and Fourth streets west, running back that width
ninety feet to public alley.
These lots are well located, in a very rapidly
improving part Of the city and are very desirable
for medium sized houses from the fact Of the ju-
dicious manner In which the lots have been laid
Oh, afording ample room, without any waste
ground. Terms al sale.
m sd JAS. C. MCGUIRE, Auct'r.
IL The above sale is postponed until
WEDNESDAY AT TERNOON, June ith same
hour and place. JAS. c. MCGUIRE,
m god Auctioneer.
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New York Markets.

NEW YORK, June 3-Flour has declined
under the steamers news. Sales of $500
bills; good State SIS. SIS; superfne Ohio Sc 10;
standard Southern S6.25; extra do. s6.70.
Wheat is dropping; sales of ~ 900 bushels;
Southern red S1.68. Corn is firm; sales of
rs, 900 bushels; Southern mixed $50.
Pork is lower; sales of 400 bbls.; mess
S17.75. Beef is firm; sales of 500 bbls; Chi
cago repacked S12. Lard is heavy; sales of
900 bbls. at 11tc.
Whisky is lower; sales of 40Obbls., at %fc.
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AUCTION SALES.

BvWALL, BARNARD & CO, Auctoneers
CONTINUATION SALE OF GOLD AND
~ silver Watches, Jewelry, Guards, Feb
Chains, Geld Pens and Pencils, Lsckets, and
kinSs, &c, 1t Auction.-On THIS Tuesday,
Auction Rooms, the remaining stock Of Jewelry,
&c. We name in part
Gold and Silver hunting-case Watches
Lever. plain and plated Watches
Fine Gold Guard and Fob Chains
Fine Gold Breastpins, Earrings
Lcckets, Crosses and Charms
Locket Breastpins, Mourning Pins
Seal set and plain Rings
Gold Pencils, Pens and Cases
With other articles In the line not here enumera-
ted, all Of which will be sold without re-
serve.
Terms: $50 and under cash ever that sum
endorsed bearing interest
WALL, BARNARD CO.,
Auctioneers
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III Important to the L.dies!-Dr.

Ip Important % The Ladies' !-DF, Du :
PohCOS FEMALE PILLS.-The combination OF Ipxrsdi.
ents in the Pills perfectly harmless Their efficacy and
ers are basel extensive practice thirty
years. and where the directions have been strictly fol-
lowed they have failed IrreguIsrtes
relieve painful daealt tparcuarly al
the change Of s They will the whitss and
all obstructons arising from cold exposure any
be used successfully Preventive Gan upen
the agent, and Get Circular for particulars free.
Prize 81 box with full Sold Wholesale and
retail By CHAs. sT0rT, Drukgist Psaesylvania avenue
SAMUEL WAITE 67s Seventh street. Washington, D. c.;
r. B. T. CIsSEL, Gsorgetown whom all orders ust
sent the Pills will be sent eonhdentisy, by MAIL
ladies no sucloss them dollar.
D. Bsee aSnsturs On the boz; 70 countsrfat u 10 for.
gsry, js3-0
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TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.

DAN AWAY FROM TIE SUBSCRIBER
near the Governors Bridge p. o., on SAFE
URDAY NIGHT last, without any cause $50
or provocation, short, well-se NEGROA
MAN, Of dark complexion, grum Appearance,
calls himself Perry Anderson, and Is about 90
years Of age. Had good clothing, such as grey
pants, red vest chocolate eolored coat, and black
FUR hat. There are reasons TO supposethat he may
be lurking In or about the District OF Columbia.
as II is likely he is company with tall bright
mulatto man belonging 10 Mr.. James w. Kent,
who absconded at the same dine, ana VINO has
wife at Mr. Clement II illiary's, near Bledensburg
4 will olive the above rswaId Of two hundred dol
lars n Ken out Of the State and secured that
I oct him again. or one hundred dollars any where
In Inc Dirtrict OF Columbia or State Of MARYLAND .
M 3I-eo4t DANIEL KENT, M ID.
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By JAS. G. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
A DMINISTRATOR'S SALE OF MIL.
IA linery Goods.-On TUESDAY AFTER
NOON, June3d, at4 O'Clock, at the auction rooms
shall sell, by order Of the Orphans Court, a
small stock Of Millinery Goods belonging to the
late Anne f. Marselus, comprising
200 yards Bonnet Ribands, Of various patterns
Florence, Satin, Grape Lisle
Velvet and Satin Ribands, Feathers
Bonnet Wire, Whalebone, Cords and Tassels
Trunks, miscellaneous Goods. &c.
Gold Watch and Chain, one Dressing Bureau
Terms cash.
ANTHONY BUCHLY, Administrator
m 30 JAS. G.. MCGUIRE, Auct'r
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By C. w. BOTELER. Auctioaeer.

BY C. w. BOTELER, Auctioaeer
GALE OF THE WHOLE OF SQUARE
~ No. 2O2, with the Improvemen ts, and
the one-half Of Square No. 2O4.-On TUES
DAY AFTERNOON, June 10th, at OK O'Clock,
shall sell, on the premises, the whole Of Square
No 202, with the improvements consisting of
substantial brick Dwelling, frame Stables, Sheds,
&c This valuable Square fronts 222 feet inches
on l4th street west, 90 feet inches en- New
Hampshire avenue, SIS feet on north w street,
and $40 feet inches on Boundary street, contain
ing altogether about "a 500 square feet The crop
consisting Of Oats, Timothy, an abundance Of
Strawberries, Grapes, &c, will be sold with the
ground
Also, the west half Of Square No. 2O4, embrac.
ing Lots No l, 2, 3, Is, 16, IL, 10. 10 and 90,
containing about 100 ,0CO square feet. These val.
uahle lots front on 14th street west, north u and
north V streets. pavement recently laid runs
past both the above squares.
This property is most eligibly situated in the
northern part Of the city, and presents an excel
lent opportunity for a safe and profitable invest
ment.
Terms: One-third cash balance on a credit of
one and two years, with interest, secured by deed
In truss on the property.
Conveyancing at the cost Of the purchaser
Je3-eotds G. w. BOTELER, Auct'r.
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By A. GREEN, Auctioneer.

HANDSOME BUILDING LOT ON THE
L l. north side of north X, between 4th and
5th streets west, at Auction.-On THURS
DAY, the 12th instant, l shall sell, without re
serve, very handsome building Lot, fronting So
feet inch on the north side Of north X, between
18th and 5th streets west, running back with a
side alley to 80 feet alley, being lot No 6, in
square No. SIS 1t will be subdi vided and sold
In lots to suit purchasers.
Terms: One-sixth cash balance In 1, 2, 3, and
years, the purchasers to give note, for the defer
red payments, bearing interest from day Of sale.
deed given and deed Of trust taken.
Title inisputable. A. GREEN,
je3-eo&ds Auctioneer.
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By E. 8. WRIGHT, Auctioneer.

VALUABLE l. 0 + AT AUCTION.-On
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, June 4th.
at S O'Clock p. m l will sell on the premises the
following described very valuable Lot Of ground,
viz:
All that Lot Of ground on the east side Of Con.
gress street, between Bridge and Gay streets,
fronting 80 feet, and running back in an easterly
desirable location either for private residence or
for ofaces.
Terms Of sale-k cash balance in 2, 4, and 6
months, for notes satisfactorily embossed, with in
terest, and a deed Of trust on the property. All
cOnveyancing at the cost Of the purchaser.
Pitle indispuiable. +. 3. WRIGHT,
je 2N& Auctioneer
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DOARD, &c.-MkS. BATES, ON THE 3. w.
ID corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street
In prepared to accommodate gentlemenw with rooms,
with or without board. Every effort viii be made
to render those comfortable who may favor her
with their patronage. apeL0
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BY A. GREEN, Auctioleer.

HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI
Il ture ut Auction.-On WEDNESDAY, the
4th day Of June, shall sell, at the residence Of
Mr. James X. Roache, No. 407 Thirteenth street,
between and II streets, at 10 O'Clock a. m !,
an excellent assortment of Furniture, consisting
in part Of the following articles, viz
Fine Mahogany and other Chairs
Do do Bureau, Bedsteads, &C.
Do do Marble top, centre and other
Fine Walnut Chamber Set
Fine Mahogany Sofas
Fine Hair and other Mattresses
Feather Beds, Bolsters, and Pillows
Blankets, Sheets, Spreads, &c.
Window ard other Curtains
Carpets Of various kinds
Silver Teaspoons
Fine heavy Plated Casters
China, Crockery, and Glass ware
Cooking and other Stoves, &c.
With other articles too numerous to mention.
Terms All sums Of and under S25, cash over
s25 credit OF sixty and ninety days, for notes
satisfactorily endorsed, bearing interest
jed A. GREEN, Auct'r
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ByC. w. BOTELER, Auctionee.

GALE OF A VALUABLE LOT AT AUG
~ tien near the r. afIroad Depot.-On
TUESDAY, June Sd, at 6 O'Clock p. m, shall
sell on the premises, part Of square $50, fifty feet
from the southwest corner, and adjoining Foy's
Hotel, and opposite the Railroad Depot
This lot fronts % feet on ID street. by about os
feet deep, and would make an excellent business
location.
Title perfect.
Terms: One-fourth cash balance credit Of 8,
II, and IS months, for notes bearing interest
secured by deed in trust on the property.
m2S-eod G. w. BOTEEER Auct'r
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Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, June 3.-The steamers news
had depressing effect upon the breadstufs
market, and -four has declined l2te; sales of
600 bbls. Howard street at Sc l2t
Wheat is unchanged good to prime white
81 55asl 81; good toprime red l.32asI 40.
Corn is dull at yesterdays prices white Ala
So, yellow 4Sa60c.
Provisions are firm with an upward tenden-
cy. Mess pork SIS 50sSls.75. Bscon-should-
ers Sc; sides saal0c hams l0isl2tc. Lard
l0iallc.
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BOARDING.

OARD.-A FEW RESPECTABLE ME-
- chanics can obtain good board and pleasant
rooms by applying at No. 3s7 18th street, Between
II and l.. Also, two young ladies can be accom-
modated with board. Terms moderate.
mn 22-lmH
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Financial.

NEW YORK, June 3.-Stocks are higher.
Chicago and Rock Island s2i; Cumberland
Coal Company 22t; Michigan Central s7i;
New York Central est; Pennsylvsnis Coal
Company 1909; Reading 80; Virginia 6's s4i;
Missouri 6's S3s.
Sterling exchange is dull at o..
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BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
VALUABLE BUILDING LOT ON II

street east, near the Navy Yard, at
Auction.-On WEDNESDAY, the 18th Of June
instant, shall sell, in front Of the premises, at
half past O'Clock m Lot No. IL. in square
No. 903, having front on south E OF 81 feet inch
and on 9TH street east Of 100 feet. This property
Is very handsomely located in a very rapidly i'm.
proving neighborhood.
Terms: One third cash, balance in 2, and 6
months, for notes bearing interest from day of
sale. deed given and deed Of trust taken
je3-eo&ds A. GREEN, Auct'r
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WORTH REMEMB BRING.
TER ONS MAKING PURCHASES OF

I'D II U N MAhlNU FUKCHASES OF
L Housekeeping Hardware and cak. ~, -
Cutlery, silver Plated Ware, vs. P$t<E5
Clocks, Feather Busters. Bas -
advantage to look In at FRANCIs'S, above Odd
Fellows Hall, on Seventh street He has en-
larged his stors-has II stocked with every useful
housekeeping article, and n satisAed with very
small profits. His prices are certainly low.
m 30u '-- Iva 3D. - o. '-'''
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What Is 1t Fsr-This Woods Hair

kESTORATIVEf-Is question asked daily by hundreds.
We answer without hesitation fear of that
Ii 10 the only article which will
the human hair 1t will its growth will stop
fngit will restore its natural color. Ii is Hair
Dye but speedy and efcscious Restorative bottles
u; pnts 81 quarts ~ Read the advertisement the ourh
aple-tf
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BY WALL, BARNARD l. CO, Auctioneers
VALUABLE BUILDING LOT Mt Auction.
we viii sell. In front Of the premises. parts OF
Lots q, So. 81 and So, in Square 3s7, Island }
fronting "a feet inches on 10th street west. and
running back 81 feet IL inches, to Is feet alley
This property Is In q very fast improving part
OF the Island. 1t must be sold. aud offers a good
chance to persons about to build
Terms at sale.
WALL, BARNARD CO.,
1eo-Q Auctfoneprs
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recommendation of all who have given them a trial For
cramps they are nvauabls for only certain
preventive known for Indigestion these Bitters
cordng 70 the dire fions the bottle
virtues beyond doubt During the sickiy
IN rtsburg as well as elsewhere they found
en ana are represented to have done sufferers
than any other medicine in the market They be OBJ
tAned wholesale and RETAIL from the MES
CALLAN and all other druggists throughout the
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TOwers's maj. 439.
Below we give the vote for Aldermen and
members of Council yesterday.
ANTI KNOW NOTHING. KNOW NOTHING.
FIRST WARD.
Alderman
VIM I. Dove.....399 VIM. Wilson. 90. .286
Geo. W. Riggs. AIS L. r. Smeot. 1856
Common Council
Charles Albert. .421 S. A. Storrow. -. .274
John B. Turton. .416 John A. Borland. .268
ID. c. Lse.........3S9 John b. Hines. y. .264
William Riggles. 1893 VIM. H Parker. .27s
SECOND WARD.
alderman.
William F. Bsyly $50 C. W. Bennett. 1892
Common Council.
william Orme....5+4 Geo. W: Mitchell. 1913
I. Jefferson. .5+4 Henry Turner 334
Thomas j. Fisher.55 8. W. K. Handy. 334
THIRD WARD.
ALdsrman
John b. Goddard. 4SS French 8. Evans. .45s
Common Council.
NJ. V. B. Began .432 J. T. Walker. :. .467
Lambert Tree. .439 James Towles .455
W. P. Howell, Jr.430 J.H. G. McCutchen 457
Geo. 7. Langley. .432 J. NJ. Downing. 1852
FOURTH WARD.
ALderpaan
VIM. W. Moore. .567 John P. Pepper. .s35
Common Council
Rich'd II. Clarke. $50 j. T. Clements. $50
Jas. A Kennedy. .568 Jas. p. Mexican. .527
Elijah EdmonstOn. 567 John Ball. .52S
FIFTH WARD.
dLd.rnan.
J. c. Fitzpatrick. $40 John II Houston. 81
Common Council.
3. Hanson, Jr. .346 Anon Baldwin. $40
Thos. Hutchinson. 344 d. A Waterston. 1856
Assessor.
VIM. Marshall. 327 B. Il. Dyer......372
SIXTH WARD.
alderman.
George A. Bohrer 274 George r. Ruff. .427
Common Council
Thomas Altemus. .272 John Bayns. .43O
John d. Brandt. .272 JAS A. Gordon. .43O
Lemuel Gaddis. .273 Josiah L Venable 428
SEVENTH WARD.
alderman.
sanl. Humphrey. 800 P. NJ. Pearson. . $50
Common Council.
Jas. L. johnson. 1851 | 5. Yorke Alice .485
Jas. Espey. Thos E. LLOYD. .4S5
John Bradley ....355 Robt. T. Knight AT
assessor.
Vim. Douglass. ...353 Peter Hepburn, Jr 400
CENTRE MARkEr.-The market opened for
this week with a very fine supply of country
produce. The sales were not very lively,
though the number of citizens in the market
was very large. II was almost a matter of
impossibility to keep the gangways clear for
buyers and sellers were standing about in
groups discussing municipal, natiossl and So
clai affairs. Prices had declined considerably
from what has been the standard for weeks
past.
DAVID u. MOORE was arrested yesterday by
Omcer Tanning for voting in the Fourth and
Fifth Wards, in one precinct of the Second
Ward, and attempting to vote in the other
rs was taken before Justice Clark who com.
nlt mite I'M to Jail for further hearing in de-
informed that he was but recentIy reis...S
from the county Jail.
THREArESISe.-John Frizzle was taken bs.
f0reJustce Smith for threat ening Dan. Hickey
de was held 10 security to keep the peace for
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BY E. s. WRIGHT, Auctieneer

EfkH1M T. nOU0E AND LUT Al Auction.
On TUESDAY the 10th Of June, at O'Clock
p. m shall sell in front of the nIemi.e. the
west half Of Lot No 12s in Bealle's irst addition
fronting 30 feet on Dumbarton street, by lis feet
In depth, with the Improvements, being a Two.
Story frame House, containing rooms with
Terms at sale. g WRIGHT
lie 3-ts* Anctionos,
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By JAS. c MCGUIRE, Auctioneer

By JAS. c MCGUIRE, Auctioneer
INTENSIVE SALE OF STANDARD and
~ miscellaneous Books by Catalegue.-I
shall sell on THURSDAY and FRIDAY, June
9Th and 9th, commencing at O'Clock D. m. a
large invoice OF new. and valuable Standard and
Scientific Books, Family Bibles, &c, &c. smonS
which are the works Of Irving, Scout, Cowper,
Montague, Burton, Goldsmith, Milton, Moore,
Byron &c: Also, Encyclopedias, Biographies
Histories, Gdzetters, &c.
Persons wishing to add to their libraries would
do well to attend the sale Of this valuable let
Catalogues will be ready on the morning Of the
sales. Terms cash
je Sd JAS. G. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
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From Kansas.

MIDDLETowE, Ct, June 3d.-A letter Ia,
been received here, stating that DR.. Root and
Mr.. Mitchell, reported to have been muir.
dered by the "border fians," are still alive
They were fred at and arrested, but after.
wards discharged.
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BY JAS c. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer
VERY VALUABLE BUILDING LOT o.

street, betw cen 90 and 21st streets, at
Public Auctien-On FRIDAY AFTERNOON
MAY SOth, at OK O'Clock, on the premises, shall
sell part Of Lot No 13, in Square 104 fronting 81
feet 3k inches on north F between 10Th and 2lst
streets west, running back $50 feet inches.
This lot Is very handsomely located In a very
fashionable neghborhood, and is a very desirable
site for nne residence.
Terms: One quarter cash and the residue In
six, twelve, and eighteen months, with interest,
secured by deed Of trust on the premises. Title
indisputable. JAS. c. MCGUIRE,
m zS- Auctioncer.
III The sale Of the above Is unavoidably
postponed until WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON,
June 4th, same hour and p ace.
je2-d JAS C. MCGUIRE, Auct'r.
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U Mineral Ws.er..-A fre.h ,upply Of

BEDFORD WATER, 90 Justly celebrated for dyspepttos
Congress and Empire Wassrs from the world
Springs Saratoga Blue Lick Water from Blue Lick
Springs In Kentucky All received this dsy direct AZ Gil
MANS new Drug Store, $50 Penna svenue n ss-Iw
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FURNISHED ROOMS "A PARLOR AND
l. several spaciou, and airy chambers are for
rent at No. $50, On F, between 18th and 18th
streets. Meals furnished from the basement by
an experienced cook m 29-eo3t*
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NOR RENT.-A THREE STORY BRICK
Il Dwelling, with extensive Back Building, a
large lot Of ground attached, with pump Of good
water In the yard, situated on street. nearly OPP
wi VIII he made moderate HpnI vnf to CON rent
CASSIN, or at Cooley & CO.'S, Lime Kiln,
Beall street, between Congress and Washington
streets, Georgetown. m 2-eotf
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Megruder's maj'y, Ii

*W. W. Seaton received one vote
One vote was cast for W. Magruder.
The vote upon the Mayoralty in 1854 stood
as follows.
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Four Days Later from Europe.

SQcOeC
and Liverpool Company's screw steamer In
dian, arrived here last evening with Liverpool
dates Of the 2lst of May.
The political news by her is unimportant
LIVERPOOL MARKETS.
Cotton was in a limited demand. Bread
stufs were dull. Flour has declined Sd. ais;
Western Canal 32s. Cd a33s.; Southern 37sa
3os. There was but little speculative demand.
Wheat was 3a6d. lower, and buyers were hold
ing back for lower prices; red 9s. 6d.a10s.
Corn was In better inquiry; white s0s. aS0s.
Cd; yellow 2Ss. Cd. a29s. Cd. Sugar was ur-
changed with a moderate business
[sEcoSD DIsPArcB.l
The Indian passed the river Du Loupe yes
night.
EseLAND.-In the House Of Lords on Mon.
day the Earl of Clarendon, in reply to q ques.
ton from the Earl of Elgin said th at th letter
signed L. Hammond was a genuine document.
The agents Of Costa RIGA and of some of the
South American States had, since the attack
of Gen Walker, appealed TO England TO assist
them in defending themselves; and a great
variety Of projects had been laid before the
British Government for the acceptance of a
protectorate by England and q grant of ma
terial assistance. All these quests Her Maj
esty' Government had refused, declaring tn at
he disapproved of the existing state of things
in Nicaragua, and thought that it would cast
shade upon the reputation Of the United
States, and knew no better plan than for the
United States and Great Britain to combine
for the protection of their subjects
Dispatches from Vienna state that a CON
vention had been concluded between the Porte
and the Western Powers
The weather in England had been very
boisterous, and several vessels were driven
ashore on the coast,
Manchester advices are unfavorabIe. Money
is easier, and the English funds had advanced.
1t is estimated by the Chancellor Of the Ex-
chequer that the revenue for the current year
will amount to f67, Zoo, 900, q deficiency Of
nearly 50 zoo, 900.
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New Orleans Observation-Disclosures Bur,

New ORLEANS, June 2.-0ur municipal
some fighting at the polls, and vague reports
are abroad that some persons have been kill
ed. 1t is supposed that the whole American
municipal ticket is elected.
The east wing of the Louisiana psnitentiary,
at Baton Rouge, has been destroyed by FIRE.
The loss is stated at $500. 900. Nine prisoners
escaped during the FIRE.
The sales of cotton to-day were 4, 900 bales,
the lower qualities being easier, while the
better grades are frm-middling lOfal0ic,
Freights on cotton to Liverpool l6 penny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-06-03

LNOR SALE.-A BEAUTIFUL WOOD LOT
Il (of about acres) on the plank road, miles
from Washington 1t would be difficult to find
prettier site for country residence, or posses
sing greater advantages, in the neighborhood Of
the city. Inquire ct this office. m G-1m#