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WOOD AND COAL.

VHESUBSCRIBERSH HAVING NOW MADE
Il extensive arrangements are prepared to sup.
ply customers with the very best article Of Lehgh
and Schnylkill White and Red Ash COAL and
also Cumberland Coal, either by the cargo or
single ton; 2, ,24O lbs invariably given.
Also, the very best qualities Of Hickory, Oak
and Pine WOOD, at wholesale or retail We
will sell at a very small advance when taken i'm
mediately from the vessel
Persons desirous OF laying In their winter sup
plies Of Wood and Coal would do well 20 leave
their orders early, and thereby secure the ad-
vantages Of low prices.
BOGUE & O;NEILL
Once No. los Water street, Georgetown
2-fm
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Bv JAS. G. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer
DAIR OF SUPERIOR CARRIA g I
Horses, Carriages, Harness. Saddles

Il horseS, earr1ages, harness, saddles.
Brides, kc.--On THURSDAY afternoon, the
18th OF May, at O'Clock in front Of the auction
rooms. j shall sell, without reserve
One excellent open Family Carriage, built to or
der by Ham, Of New York
Pair OF superior black Carriage Horses, exceed
ingly well matched, young, and very fast !;
they both work well In single harness, and
are first rate saddle horses
Silver plated double Harness, Covers, superior
Enelis and French Saddles, Brides, &c.
Cutting Box, Carriage Furs, &c
Terms One third cash the residue in go and
30 days, for notes bearing interest, with approved
endorsers.
Persons desirous Of examining the above previ :
Gus to the sale may do so by calling at the resi-
deuce Of NJ Boilleau, French Secretary, corner of
High and X Dad street, Georgetown.
m I'd J. G.. MCGUIRE, Auct.
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Auction Sales.
BY JAS c. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
VALUABLE LOTS ON THE ISLAND A

Public Auction.-On THURSDAY AF-
TEkNOON, May 18th, at O'Clock, on the premi-
ses, l shall sell Lot No. az, In square No. 265,
situated at the corner OF 13x street west and south
street, having front Of AZ feet inches, run
ming back "a feet This is one Of the most desi
being located on high ground and commanding
full view Of the Smithsonian grounds and city
generally.
Immediately after the above, shall sell Lot 10,
inches on Eleventh street west, between Maryland
avenue and south street, running back 80 feet
to FL feet alley
Terms: One-third cash the residue in 6 and
II months, with interest satisfactorily secured.
m Cd JAS. c. MCGUIRE, Auct'r.
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BUILDING HARDWARE.

BUILDING HARDWARE.
ID II o N IN WANT OF BUILDING
l. HARDWARE, such as Mortice, Rim, q
Dead and Closet Locks; Porcelain and Min -
eral Door Knobs; Shutter Knobs; Parliament "A
Blind Hinges; Loose and Fast Joint Door0
Hinges, all sizes Gimblst Screws; Round
Square, Shutter and Flush Belts; Sash and Shut.
ter Fastenings; Nails; Sash Weights and Cords;
Brads; DC would do well to give US call as we
feel confident we can from our great variety, suit
them Having bought our goods .or cash we are
enabled to sell them as cheap as can be had this
side Of manufactures, for the ready money
HARVEY & ADAMS,
BIS Pa. avenue, south side, four doors
ap S-so1m from corner 7th st.
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THE EVENING STAR,
RUBLIsHED EVERY AFTERNOON.
except SUNDAYD

(EACkPT sunday
At tks Sfsv BsiIdiagJ, eorasy Of PssssyIssaSs
sSssss asd Eltesstl street,
By ". D. WALLACE,
VII De served TO subscribers by carriers st SIX
AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly
10 tie Agents; papers served In PACKAGES at 5k
ssnts per month. To mail subscribers the sub
Srripton priceis THREE DOLLARS AND FIF-
Tf CENTS year - sdvascs, TWO DOLLARS
for sir months, and ONR DOLLAR for three
nonths; for less than three moaths st the rate Of
ll4 cents a week.
IL SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT.
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WEIsENFELD's
"Odeon" Clothing Bazaar,
AND EMPORIUM OF FASHION,

a n " = M 7 " II III " OC n d " N 4,
North corner Of Pa. arsnus and street.
OPENED THIS DAY A MOST SPLENDID
~ and carefully selected assortment Of COATS,
PAN rs, and VESTS, and Men and Boys
WEARING APPAREL, equal and not surpassed
by any similar establishment in this or any other
city
Extra fine cloth Dress and Frock Coats
Vests Of every hue and texture
Pants-cloth, cashmere, and doe-skin, Of every
variety
Children's Wardrobe, every description
GENTLEMEN'S BELONGINGS in endless
profusion, such
Shirts, Drawers, Socks
Cotton and silk Undershirts
Plain and Fancy Neck Ties
And indeed every article kept to complete a gem
tleman's wardrobe
Men and Boys BUSINESS SUITS, superior to
anything ever before offered to the public
The subscriber respectfully informs his former
patrons and the public that, having made large
additions to his already immense establishment
he is prepared to sell them goods in his line, Of
better texture and at cheaper rates than any other
house In Washington. Call al
IN 3-2w WIESENFELD,S BAZAAR
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Houses, &c, for Rent and Sale.

nor SALE.-TWO OF THE MOST
valuable lots for private residences In the city.
Situated on 9th street, near II west side. Inquire
at Mrs: HUMPHRIES, No. 1886, South street
Capitol Hill. or Of c. WALLACE, Esq, oppo
site City Hall. ap 29-2w&
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TO EVERY BODY WHO HAVE OLD
PIANOS.

WE Will TAKE OLD PIANOS IN PART
w payment for new, and give af-4cEz
higher price than any other establish TITO
ment in the Southern country
Always on hand, PIANOS Of every style and
price, from the old and favorably known estab-
msnts Of Hallett, Davis q Co, Boston Hams Il
Brothers, Lighte, Newton & Bradbury, and Ba-
con Raven, Of New York; to all Of which we
invite the attention Of the public
Also, received this week. two beautiful model
NELODEONSi GUITARS, VIOLlNS, AC-
OOkDEONSl FLUTES, Italian STRINGS,
NEW MUSIC, &c, &c
The Great PianofOTte and Music Establishment
Is at 3O6, near 10th street, on Penn. avenue.
IN 5-u John F, ELLIS
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IL The City Council of Norfolk has aR
pointed committee to ask Of Congress, through
the representative from that district, an ap
preparation of SlOO, 900 for the dredging Of the
harbor of Norfolk and Portsmouth.
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NOR SALE-THE UNkXPIRED TERM
Il OF a lease now two years and eleven months, +,
Of the store rooms on Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween 1lth and 12th streets, lately occupied by
Mrs GARRETT ANDERSON, is now Off red for
sale For terms be pleased to apply to the sub
scrber.
IL not sold bv the 10th Of this month the raid
rooms will be for rent u. M DAVIS,
m Idiot Trustee
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ATPRIVATE ESALE.-EIGHTEEN SMALL
IA building lots for sale, corner Of l. street and
New Hampshire Avenue, near the circle, First
Ward, ranging in price from so TO 100 dollars
each Terms from to Is dollars per month Par
ties purchasing with the view Of building thereon,
lumber or bricks (at market prices) to the amount
Of $50 dollars will be advanced thereon, secured
table. For any other information apply to II.
PARRY, Marble Yard, Pa. av., bet. 18th 18th
sts. ap 1U-5m
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Mar SHAL's SALEM VIRTUE OF

MI AhSHAL'S SALEM VIRTUE OF A
1V1 writ Of Fieri r acias "under the Lien Law
issued from the Clerks Once Of the District Of
Columbia for the County Of Washington, and to
me directed, l shall expose to public sale, for
cash, on SATURDAY, the 3lst day of May inst,
In front OF the Court house door, at IL O'Clock m,
the following property, to wit: All defendant
right title, claim, and Interest into frame dwell
ling house situated on Lot No. In Square AT, in
the City Of Washington, D. c., seized and levied
upon as the property OF William Coxen, and will
be sold to satisfy Judicial No. IS, to October term
1885, Joseph Libbey Son Us: William Coxen.
J. d. HOOVER, Marshal
m 7-dts for District Of Columbia
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BAJOU,s KID AND OTHER GLOyES.

mo Ii. SMOOT, No. 119 BRIDGE STREET,
~ Georgetown, has received, from New--
York, ladies Bajou's KID LOVES ,bMO
ladies and gents JaH;ta Silk and Lisle wv w
Thread Gloves. Also, a first rate assortment of
blsached and brown Cotton n Hose all Qualities ;
bleached- brown and fancy Half Hose; misses
and boys Hose aud Half Hose.
Particular attention being paid 20 keeping a
good assortment of the very best makes Of the
above goods, purchasers may depend upon get
ting good article as cheap as the same qualiy
can be bought elsewhere.
m1-I JOHN III. SMOOT.
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AND BROWN STONE WORKS

Pa. acss1s. bst,cesn 1sth and 1sth streets.
THE UNDERSIGNED KEEPS ON HAND
Il and makes to order on the most reasonable
erms-MONUMENTS, TOMBS, GRAVE
STONES, MANTELS, TABLE TOPS, MAR
BILE, and ENCAUSTIC TILES for Flooring
Also, all kinds Of plain and ornamental Marble
and Brown Stone Work for building purposes
executed with promptness, and at as low prices
as can be had elsewhere
ap 10-eoly PARRY
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BOOTS SHOES AND CATERS.

BOOTS SHOES AND CATERS.
EOR SPRING AND SUMMER WEAR
good assortment Of the above goods -ehr
FOR Ladies', Gentlemen, Misses, Boys,
and Children's wear, can be found at '
HARMON BURNS'S, 49,
Jus Pa. avenue, betweeu i and 9th streets,
few doors east of National Hotel.
Just received, a fresh supply of Day & Martin Is
real Japan BLACKIN6, direct from the manu-
facturefs. m2-eo2w
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LADIES'.
Your Immediate Attention is most respect.
fully Solicited -
LADIES
r. C. 81 Ey r. rs,

FRENCH MILLINERY s. FANCY GOODS.
I EMBRACE THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY I
i OF the seasons 70 inform my friends and
the public that my stock Of Straw BON @
NETS Bows HATS and FLATS, Straw ~
Trimming, best French and American Ar w
tihcial Flowers, Ribbons, silks, Illusions, Erg-
lish and Italian Grapes, NeapOlitan, Tuscan
Swiss, French Lace, Sutton, Florence and Eng
lish Bonnets, white and BLACK Ribbons, full as
sOrtment, all Of which will be sold al the lowest
market prices for cash.
P.S.-yust received 100 Shakers, 50 blk Bon
nets, 50 boxes double and single Ruche, green
Ribbon and silk 10 trim Shakers. ap 1S-u
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NOR PRIVATE SALE-A VERY NEAT,
Il convenient, three story frame House, with a
deep lot laid of as flower garden The above
house contains ten rooms, all private; side
alley, and the privilege OF back alley The
above house is situated on the north side Of Mas
sachusetts avenue, between 4th and 5th streets,
No. 5Ji For further information please call as
above. Possession given in few days IL the
above Is not sold In few days II will be for rent.
an 30-tf
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REFRIGERATO

REFRIGERATORS
|nF THE MOST APPROVED KIND, JUST
" received at the House F Furnishing Store Of the
subscriber.
Also, large supply OF new FURNITURE
made to order, and Will be sold very low for cash
or approved paper N. NJ MCGREGOR,
mar 31-Sc6w No $40 9TH street
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NOR RENT-SEVERAL HANDSOME Par
Il lors and Chambers, with board
Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs.
SMITHS, 233 street. nov 27-H
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DARE CHLNCE.-THE UNDERSIGNED
HI offers for sale those beautiful Lots situated
on Sd street, few feet south OF Pa. avenue. Their
situation cannot be eIceled for either business
residence sites, and Will be sold at great sacri-
hce. II. G. NARROWER.
Terms A small cash payment, and the bal
ance in /, ,, 8, and years. Residence, No. 6,
north A street, Capitol Hill. feb 23-H
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United states Paten. Office.

WAsHINsTON, April Is, i856 I
IN THE PETITION OF REUBEN RICH,
the extension Of a patent granted to him on the
Sth day OF July, 1872 for an Improvement in
''Water Wheels" for seven years from the ex-
9Th day Of July, 1855
Ii Is ordered that the said petition be heard AT
the Patent Oface on Monday, the 3Oth OF June
next 1855, at ~ O'Clock, m. f; and all persons are
notified to appear and show cause, Il any thew
have, why said petition ought not to be granted
Persons opposing the extension are rec uired to
ale in the Patent Once their objections, specialiy
the day Of hearing; all testimony filed by either
party TO be used at the hearing must be and
Transmitted In accordance with the rules Of the Of
nee, which viii be furnished on application
The testimony In the case will be closed on the
10Th day OF June; depositions and other papers
relied upon as testimony, must be fled in the once
OF 0tToIe pv the tR morning OF that day the
ordered also, that this notice be published I'm
the Union, Intelligencer, and Star WashIngton.
C Republican, Baltimore; Evening Argus,
Philadelphia; Day Book, New ork, and POST
Boston once a week for three successive week
previous to the 3Oth Of June nsIt the day OF hear
Ing. CHARLES MASON,
Commissioned of Patents
| y. S.-EditOrs Of the above papers will please
copy, and send their bills to the Patent Once
| with paper containing this notice.
ap211aw3w
ECONOMIC COTTAGE BUILDER, by G..
- Dwyer, vol, 5vO, with illustrations.
Tangletown Letters, 1 vol, with illustrations
Headley's Sacred Plains, 1 vol, illustrated
De Bows Review for Nav
National Democratic Review for April
IN FRANCK TAYLOR
DARODY ON HIAwATHA: pIu-r,- hue
tab. Song that's by no author "a DECD
without name" Perpetrated by j X phi An.
der Doesticks, B., illustrated with an imrnsnS.
number OF outlines In wood, 81, for sale AZ
TAYLOR MAURY,S
IN Bookstore, near 9th St
= n. LUNDY, MANUFACTURER Ann
LIE importer Of all kinds Of ishing Tackle, can
supply the trade at Northern prices A good as
sortment constantly on hand
Also, Drilled eyed Helex Needles, the best ar
tiele In the market. Try them
For sale by T. X. LUNDY,
ms 12S Bridge street, georgetown.
GENTLEMENs FURNISHING GOODS
EOR SPRING AND SUMNER MY STOCK
II Is now full and complete In every department,
and my facilities for doing business Is Of best
character, the public will do well TO examine nv
stock, as l am determined to sell cheap for cash,
or to punctlal customers. LANES
Gents Furnishing Store
ap3O No 424 Penn avenue, near i street.
SODA WATER.
TNHOSE WISHING THIS MOST DELI
Il cious and refreshing Beverage in state Of
purity and freshness, viii bear In mind that II
can now be had for the season at NORBECK'S
we'll known Confectionery Establishment, next
TO Iron Hall, on Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th
streets ap 30-1m
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AMERICAN AND FRENCH PAPER
HANGINGS.
AM IN RECEIPT OF MY SPRING AS
Il sortInent Of PAPERHAN6NGS, embracing
all the latest styles and best patterns Of the most
celebrated manufacturers Of Europe and this
country, to which / invite the attention of nv
friends and the public.
| have also in store large assortment Of LACE
and TASSELS, WINDOW SHADES, and
WINDOW CORNIES
JOHN ALEXANDER,
ap 2S eosw No 24O Penn. avenue
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WA l. ABLE FARM FOR SALE, CON-
tanning 90 acres, situated \ mile east Of the
Rockville Turnpike Road, and * from Wssh-
ington city. ills well watered, and on 1t good
supply Of fire wood and young orchard The i'm
provements small frame dwelling and sta
Bile: 1t possesses all the advantages requisite to
make garden Of great value, or a dairy farm,
and pleasant residence The terms will be
made easy. Apply to POLLARD WEBB, No.
5l2 Seventh street, opposite National Intelligen-
Ger Office ap 22-n
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EOR SALE.-THE ADVERTISER WILL
Il sell at private sale between now and the first
OF August, very desirable Lot neatly enclosed,
with small two story frame house on II, situ-
ated on the corner OF Virginia avenue and 23d
street, and fronting ga feet on Virginia avenue
1t Is In the immediate neighborhood Of the OBJ
servatory: Persons wishing to purchase can
examine the property at any time, when the terms
Of sale can he aScertatnpd nm 1-1m&
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NEW SUMMER ARRANGEMENTS.

IN ADDITION TO OUR PREMIUM MIN
Il eral Waters, Mead, Ale, and Porter, we q
have made such arrangements as will enable II
US to keep constantly on hand large supply
OF the following articles, most Of which have
been carefully prepared by scientific men, as tom
Native Port Wine prepared from native fount'
Blackberry Brandy Raspberry do, Cherry, Rose
Cordial Cinnamon, Anise, Curacao, Stomach Bit
ters, Wine, StsutOns Raspberry, Black ckbery,
Strawberry, Pine Apple, Vanilla, Lemon and 9TH
er Sgrups; Extracts o, SarsaparilIa for cleansing
the blood, and host Of other articles too nume-
rous TO mention.
All orders left at eur Depot or with the drivers
Of our Wagons promptly attended TO.
N 1-n Army Il SHINN, Georgetown.
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Mrs. r. RUORR

Mrs. J. RUOFF
ID DESPECIFULLY INFORMS THE La
returned from New York with a splendid
assortment OF Spring and Summer BON
NETS, and viii have her opening April "a
18th Ladies will save 30 per cent. to call before
purchasing elsewhere.
No, East Capitol street, Capitol Bill, door
from corner Of 1st street. apll-eolm
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CHAUNCY wARRINER,
MATCHMAKER AND JEWELER,

Fine Watches, Jewelry, and Silver Ware.
GOLD SEALS, FOB AND VEST CHAINS,
VI FINE EJEwELRY, SILL
YER Spoons, FORKs, A&S$
GOBLETS, CUPS, &c, for &
sale at New York prices
REPAIRING. The Chronometer, Duplex,
Lever, Cylinder, Repeating, Musical, and other
w WATCHBS repaired Also, JEWELRY, DC.
No. $40 PBNNsYLvANIA AVENUE, betw'n Sixth
and Seventh streets, Browns Hotel building, sign
oft GOLDEN WATCHES,
apS9n Washington.
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FOR THE MAY BALLS.

WE HAVE NOW IN STORE A BEAUTI-
w ful assortment OF WREATHS, suit IN
aoie Tor the approaching May festivals my
haiI and would respectfully request those who
VIII De In need OF such, to give us call at our
ancy and Millinery store, N $40, Pennsylvania
Avenue, between 9th and 10th SITS, north side.
aP &-u HUTCHINSON Il MUNRO
ONLY 12X CENTS.
DUCKLEY'S CELERR ATRD SONG ROOK
- Tor the pdIlor, containing a collection of new
ana popular songs, as sung by Buckley's New
orleans Serenaders at their opera house, Broad
way, ne" 4 OK. or sale by the agent,
ALEX ADAMS(JN
mar 22l3m 7th street, opposite Post Oface
l.. J. MIDDLETON,
D E A L E r IN ICE.
OHes and DsPot-Southwest corner Of F and
Twelfth streets. feb 27-f
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CHOICE FRUIT TREES FOR SALE.
Proposals for Copper-PI Engravlns.
OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT PCBLIC PRINTING,
m Mau

OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT PCBLIC PPIsTIFs,
Washington, May 5, 1885 {
duplicate PROPOSALS WILL BE RE
IL ceived at this Office until the 18th day Of NJ ay
Inst Et IL O'Clock, III for engraving upon copper
for the use Of the Senate and House Of Represen- :
tatves, in the best manner, certain quarto plates
by inches, Of natural history, conc hOogy, and
geology, 10 accompany the reports Of the Pacific
Railroad and Surveys and Japan Expedition.
The Illustrations will be open al this ONCE for
the inspection Of those persons DESTROYS Of bid
ding for the same, until the closing Of the bids
and any Information desired will also be fur
nished.
Contracts will be entered into with and bonds
with security will be r-quir-d from the suce sssfu
bidders for the faithful execution OF their con-
tracts
IL Is 10 be distinctly understood that no bids
will be entertained from any parties not directly
style Of work bid for and that the contracts will
In all cases, be awarded % the lowest and best
bidder
The bids will state prize, and but ore price, for
lne Work bid for, and the time required for the
execution OF the work and must be addressed,
one 10 the chairman Of the Committee on Engrav-
ihS, House OF Represen atives, United States,
aad oae 70 a. u Seaman, Superintendent Of Pub
nc nc rtIhu =, w ashington, D. C., and be endorsed
on the outside of the envelope .. Proposals for
copper plate Engraving" A G SEAMAN,
III 0-to Superintendent.
nLD COGNAC BRANDY.
" Just received out Of the Custom Honse q,
New York iiou'e a.
Fine Old Msrtell Brandy o,Ie,O
Fine Old Marrett Brandy OF Is43
Choice Old Whisky, none bstter In the eou,,,v
Brown Stout, Scotch Ale
Bottled Cider
Old Cheese
For sale by JONAS y LEW
a4 Pa avenue Wine, Liquor and Havana
Cigars, and Fine Groceries ms-u
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mo. 555
NOTICE OF THE REMOVAL OF THE
~ LAND OFFICE FROM CAHABA TO
GREENVILLE, IN The STATE OF ALA
BAMA:
In accordance with the provisions Of the act Of
Congress entitled &C An act authorizing changes
In the location Of land Offices" :" approved March
1883, Ii is hereby declared and made known
that the land oce for the sale OF public lands at
CAHABA, in the State Of ALABAMA, will be re
moved from the town Of Cahaba to 6RRENvILLR
In said district, from and after the sixteenth day
Of June next.
Given under my hand, at the city Of Washing
ton, this oath day OF April, A ID. 1856.
BY order Of the President:
THOS. A. HENDRICKS,
Commissioner Of the General Land Otice
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GAS LIGHT.-GAs LIGHrm

AIudyS Ssrs and EsdEr yogr otrH control,
EALLAHER l. SMITH HAVING PER-
" fected their PORTABLE GAS GENERA
TOR, now offer II to the public, assuring them
that Il Is free from all the objections which have
been urged against other inventions for accom-
plishing artificial illumination II will generate
more Gas, at less expense, than any other Appa-
ratuS, take up less space, and is free from all
nOIiOus odors, while its original cost Is Gfty Der
cent. less. For Public Buildings or Private
Dwellings this GENERATOR will be found pecu-
liarly applicable, and IN the country highly ad-
vantageous, as the Gas can be manufactured
from any kind OF grease that is now considered
valueless and thrown away. IL Is very simple in
It's construction, not liable to get out Of order and
can be telded with entire safety by an ignorant
servant, or child, without the least danger.
The patentees do not think II necessary in an
advertisement, to give any long description Of
their Gas GENERATOR, those des rous Of being
supplied will examine for themselves, they
would, therefore, pecfully refe, the public TO
the Gas Fit-ig and Plumbing Establishment of
MILLER & CUNNINGHAM,
No. 2i3 Pennsylvania avenue, south side,
w DO are the sole and General Agents, where the
6as can be seen burning, and all particulars
certained relative to the Generator, DC. aP 4-lm
CHOICE FRUIT TREES FOR SALE.
10000 APRaE AIPRIb and gEEks xs s,,S,sa of EATEA
5000 PEACH TREES, forming q COM
plete assortment and well grown. -
A few very choice Dwarf PEAR TREES, Of
extra size.
The above comprising a very choice assortment
OF Trees were raised by the late John II King,
they will bs guaranteed to be what they are rep
resented.
street, Georgetown, ID. c or at Valley View
Farm, one mile northwest Of Georgetown
Catalogues furnished on application
f. J. KING.
Also, for sale, few thousand very choice
ROSES. Apply as above. K. X.
IT
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LNOR RENT-FOR A TERN OF YEARS,
l. UNIMPROVED LOTS IN SQUARE NO.
375-The subscriber will lease for term Of about
eight years, the Unimproved Lots in square No.
375 in the city Of Washington He invites pro-
the whole property, with the privilege to sublet
1t; and II not disposed Of by that day, he will
then make leases Of detached parcels thereof.
Undoubed security for the payment Of the rents,
will be duired I'm 2-12td5 X SMITH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-05-12

EOR SALE.-A SMALL FRAME HOUSE
IL and Lot on 9Th street, between X and l., Lot
fronting 25 feet, with depth Of sc feet inches
Terms reasonable. Location unsurpassed Apply
to ROBERT. PAYNE, Druggist, corner 4th
street arr Mass. avenue. m l-u