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By JAS. C. MCGUIRE, AuctIoneer.
VEL T. BEAUTIFUL BUILDING

By JAS. C.. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer
l. Il BEAUTIFUL BUILDING
Il Lots Mt the corner of K and Sd streets a
public Auction.--O WEDNESDAY AFTER
NOON, June 18th, at half past O'Clock, on the
premises, shall sell Lots Nos and a. Souare
No. $40, situated at the corner Of north f. Street
and Third street west. Those lots have been sub
divided to make six lots fronting each IS feet @
Inches on north Il street, running back 116 feet to
1O feet alley, and six lots fronting "a feet inch
on Sd street, running back l55 feet TO 3Ofeet al
ley.
These are probably the best proportioned and
most elgibly situated lots 10 be found for sale in
that very desirable part Of the city for private
residence, and the sale should command the at
tention Of capitalists well persons desiring
drst-class building site
Title indisputable.
Terms: Oae-th cash; the residue in six and
twelve months, with interest, secured by deed
Of trust IN the premises.
je I'D JAS. c. MCGUIRE, Auct'r
GALE OF Landry VIRTUE OF AU-
~ thority vested In me, on the premises, ia Al.
exandria county, Va, will sell, at Auction, at
O'Clock, on THURSDAY, June 10th, a valuable
lot or As acres OF land, part In wood and a part
cleared, and remarkably well adapted to garden
Ing purposes. 1t Is Joined by the farms Of Mrs.
Hamilton, K Cruit, and the Rev. Hays-about
IN miles fiom Georgetown. There are two ex-
cellent springs Of water, and a comfortable log
House on the premises, which is all enclosed by
fine fence. -
Amy person wishing to purchase NAV get any
desired information by calling on ebert Ball,
ST., near Balls Cross Roads, or the subscriber, at
55S g street, near Third
Terms Of sale: $500 cash /. the balance I'm three
equal payments at 6, 10 and Is months. ..r.
deco given and a deed Of trust taken
--H-- ROBERT BALL, JT,
je 1O-ts* Executor for VIM Ball, deceased.
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Departure Of the Niagara

BosrON, June lS.-The steamship Niagara
leit at noon for Liverpool, with nearly $780,
900 in specie.
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BOARDING,

GENTLEMEN CAN BEACCOMMODATED
~ with their Meals, at No. $50 street, betw
18th and 18th. je l7-eo3tH
QOA RD.-A FEW RESPECTABLE ME-
- chanics can obtain good board and pleasant
rooms by applying at No 1877 18th street, between
H and 1. Also, two young ladies can be accom-
modated with board Terms moderate.
m 22-1m*
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BOARD, &c.-MkS. BATES, ON THE 3. w.
- corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street
isprepared to accommodateg observation-disclosures
with or without board. Every effort will lie made
to render those comfortable who may favor her
with their patronage. ap6-u
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Republican National Convention.

PHILADELPHIA, June l7.-Lsrge delegations
are present to take part in the deliberations
OF the Republican Convention.
Inc convention was called to order at half
past eleven, and Hon Robert Emmett of New
YORK, was appointed temporary chairman
Inc convention appointed committees on
permanent organization, credentials, and plat
form, and adjourned till 4 p. m.
The Committee on Credentials have before
them the credentials Of two sets of Philadel-
phia delegates, one being Fillmore men
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Committee on Permanent Organisation
reported the following:
FOR President-Henry s. Lane, of Ind.
wee Prcsidents-A. p. Morrow, Me-; A.
JUDD, n; H.; H. Carpenter, VT; c. r. Adams,
Mass; j. Babcock, X l.; c. F. Cleveland,
Conn j A. King, N. Y J. O. Hornblower,
NJ -. Rettner, Pa; S. Barr, Del; L. T.
Cobb, Md; &. Rye, Va q. ID. Blackett, XIV;
+. Spaulding, Ohio; j. Beard, Ind w.
B. Archer. Ill; h. s. Bingham, Mich; w. ID.
Mcknight, Wis; Jacob Bigelow, d. c.;
Springer, Iowa; F. Pomeroy, Kansas; A.
BRamsey, Mimi; Ii. b. Bennett, Neb Z. p
represented.
When the President took the chair he ma lie
a long and brilliant speech, which was fire.
quently interrupted by cheers
Ine committee on credentials made martial
report, which was adopted by ACCLAIM alton.
The contested seats from PHILADELPHIA are
gwen TO the delegates originally chosen, In
GLIDING Passmore Williamson.
The rules of the House of Representatives
were adopted, as far as their use is practicable.
Inc committee on platform not being pre-
pared to report, the afternoon was occupied
with speeches from Caleb B. Smith. of Ohio.
and Senator Wilson, Of Massachusetts, Ad-
jOurned.
SECOND DAY.
PHILADELPHIA, June Is This morning the
ball was more densely crowded than yester-
day, being closely packed. 1t was evident as
the time for ballOting approached that the
feeling of the friends of the different candi-
dates were increasing in intensity. Copies of
summers speech were freely circulated among
the candidates, and various handbiIls were
scattered about the hall. Among the latter
was enc originating from the Pennsylvanians,
calling on the delegates to unite the whole
North by practising harmony and forbear-
ance, and uniting their names on one ticket,
The Massachusetts delegation met at an
early hour of the morning, and unanimously
agreed to cast her ballot for Banks; after
which Thomas j. Marsh, the State Treasurer,
authorltatively and peremptorily withdrew
his name. The delegation then voted as a
unit TO support Fremont.
The Convention was called to order a little
after 10 o'clock.
SECOND DESPATCH.
Ii Is understood that Mclean and Chase
have both withdrawn Fremont will probably
receive plurality on the first ballot.
The Convention has adopted the platform
and is now debating whether to proceed TO q
formal or informal ballot
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III Mineral waters. sr..h -,

% hrJou mi n Waters.-A fresh supply Of
6hufohD WAfEk, so Justly celebrated for dyspeptic.
Congress aud kmPre Waters from the world rsnoxusd
springs at ssrstosa Blue Lick Water from Blue Lick
sngs Ia kentucky All received day direct At GIL
MANS new Drug Store. $50 Psnns avenue m ss-Iw
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GREENWOOD SEMINARY

SITUATED ON THE SEVENTH STREET
~ Plank Road, three miles from Washington
now open for the reception OF boarding and da v
pupils
je films Mrs WIN. KEsLEY, Principal.
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BY BARNARD & BUCKLEY; Georgetown.

BY BARNARD BUCKLEY; Georgetown.
(WALL, BARNARD & Co, washington.)
GALE BY CATALOGUE OF RAREaND
~ Valuable Books, being in part the private LII
brary OF the British Minister, to take place on
FRIDAY and SATURDAY EVENINGS goth
and 2lst instant, at early gas light. We name in
part
Gentleman's Magazine, complete, $50 vols
Annual Register do
British Poets and Lives Of the Poets
State Trials, United States Statute Laws
Rare Theological Works, in manuscript and print
To which will be added other valuable works
making the sale well worthy the attention Of the
literary.
Terms All sums under S25, cash over SIS a
credit OF thirty and sixty days, for notes satisfac
torily endorsed, bearing interest
je I'D BARNARD & BUCKLEY, Auct.
III The above sale will take place at the Auc
ton Rooms Of Barnard & Buckley, On Bridge St,
near Congress, Georgetown.
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WANTS.

WANTED-A YOUNG NAN TO WORK
Rooms, 40l Seventh street He must be good
operator. None other need apply. 1t*
WTANTED-BY YOUNG MAN A SET
w OF accounts to adjust and arrange, during
the evenings Of the week, after the manner OF
Double Entry Bookkeeping. Satisfactory refer
snces car be given Il required. Address hJ g"
WANTED-TwO ENTs FOR THE
w publishing Arm Of Marten, johnson 4 Co,
Of New York. Suitable men will apply to JAS.
CARTER, 6x street, between ID and L, Island,
before O'Clock a. m or after O'Clock p. m.
SERVANTS wANTED-A GOOD COOK,
~ washer and ironer, and a capable and trust.
worthy nurse, are wanted at 369 + street, door
from 9Th Colored and slaves preferred.
WANTED.-AN ACTIVE, INTELLIGENT
w Youth, Is to 20 years Of age, desiring to
learn the drug business csn get a situation by
add essing "Quinine' through the Post On e.
Good references as to character required.
je16-3t#
WANTED-9O GOOD LABORING MEN to
w work on quarry-shoveling dirt, &c. Good
wages and constant employment. Also, man
and his wife to take charge Of a house and board
10 or IL hands. to 60 about miles in the country.
Apply immediately at Mr.. Oliver Lang's Hotel,
Georgetown, ID c. je l6-3t*
WTANTED-AN ACTIVE, TIDY WHITE
w girl or woman to do Homework In a small
family, In the country, about one mile from
Georgetown. Apply at Mr. BISHOPS News.
paper Depot, No 216 Penna. avenue, two doors
west Of Willards' Hotel lie 1881
IVAN T D. ED-WANTED-TO
w find persons In want Of the following az
ticles:
French or German Looking Glasses
Portrait or Picture Frames, round, oval OF square
OIL Paintings, large and small
Marble-top Bracket Tables, in bronze or gold.
All kinds OF Pictures framed, and any size
Looking Glasses, or other work in the gliding
line done to order with dispatch
Also, lot Of cest-iron Brackets, suitable FOR
shelving, &c., on hand. Terms moderate to suit
the times, for cash.
N. Bod Work Regilt, and Locking Glass
Plates inserted.
255 Penna. avenue, opposite Kirkwood House.
dec IL JOHN WAGNER.
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BY JAS. e. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
ENLIGIBLY ITUAT 4 ID IMPROVED

BY JAS. c. cGUIRE, Auctioneer.
EILIGIBLY SIT UATED IMPROVED
- Property In the First Ward, ut Public
Sale.-On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON,
June 4th, at O'Clock, on the premises, | shall
sell the north half Of Lot No. 81, in Square 1859,
fronting 2G feet 1OK inches on 18th street west,
doors north Of "Winder's Building" running
back SO feet III inches, with the improvements
consisting OF well-built three story Brick house
with back building.
This property has lately been put In thorough
repair, has gas-pipes throughout, and is occupied
by first rate tenant.
Terms at sale.
m 2o-d JAS. G. MCGUIRE, Auct'r.
III The above sale Is postponed until
TUESDAY AFTERNOON, June 18th, at same
hour and place. JAS C. MCGUIRE,
Jeo-eo&ds Auctioneer
IL The above sale is farther postponed
In cOnseque ce Of the rain until FRIDAY Az
TERNOUN, June 10th, same hour and place.
Je 1S-d JAS. c. MCGUIRE, Auct'r
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By A. GREEN. AuctIopeer

DIV N OhEEN, ductlOheT. :
GALE BY ORDER OF THE ORPHANS,
- Court of Fishing Tackle, Seines, Boats,
18th day Of June, 1855, shall sell by order of
the Orphans Court, the Fishing Tackle, &c, be-
longing TO the estate Of Thomas w. Perkins, de
csased, sale to commence at 10 O'Clock a. m , at
the residence Of Mr. Henry Perkins, at Blue
Plains, known as the head Of Frazier about four
miles from the Navy Y ard bridge, near the Poto-
mac, the following articles, viz:
large new Seine, Rope and Corks
l Seine, Rope and CoIks, which has been used
keel bottom Boat, with 10 Oars
Scows, Look out Boats
Capstans, new Reams, Lanterns
% Tin Cups, Pots, Ovens, Kettles, Buckets
Lot Carpenters Tools, Chests, Wood Bowls &C.
Terms cash.
MARY A. PERKINS, Administrative.
Je lo-d A. GREEN, Auctoneer
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THIRD MAZURKA Just
- published st the Music Depot. Price rs cents.
m 3O-tr GEO HILBUS
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AUCTION SALES.
Bv JAMES C. MCGUIRE. Auctioneer
TWO VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS a

1.-TWO VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS ut
u Pabli Sale.-On FRIDAY AFTER
NOON, June 10th, at half paste O'Clock, on the
premises, shall sell Lots Nos 10 and H. In Webb
and Bradley's subdivision Of Square No. SIS,
each fronting % feet 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
LOT medium sized houses, from the fact Of the ju-
d,cious manner In which the lots have been laid
on, anofding ample room, without any waste
ground. Terms atsale. JAS. c c6UIRE,
lf-o Auctioneer.
BY JAS. c. MCGUIRE, Auctfoneer
CENiEEL RESIDENCE AND HOUSE.
" hold Furniture at Auctien.-On TUES-
DAY MORNING, June 24th, at 10 O'Clock.
shall sell, without reserve, that beautiful and
convenient brick house and large lot attached SIT
uated at the corner Of + and 2lst streets-one of
the most delightful residences in the city-now
occupied by Capt. A. w. Whipple, u. 3 A
together with all the Furniture and Household
Effects in the House, afording rare opportunity
for investment, and for the purchase OF handsome
and useful articles Of Furniture
Terms, for the real estate, liberal and made
known at sale
Terms for Furniture: $50 and under cash;
over that sum credit OF so and 90 days, for salts
factorily endorsed notes, bearing interest.
The House will be sold at IL O'Clock m pre-
cisely. JAS C. MCGUIRE
je I'D Aucfioneer
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THIRD GRAND ANNUAL PIC MIC
OF THE
LIBERTY CLUB.

THE MEMBERS PLEDGE THEMSELVES
l. to spare no pains to make this Ill
one Of the best Pic Mics Of the sea sSR2Is-SEas s
son.
Omnibuses will be In readiness at the corner of
9TH and M streets, at 8 O'Clock.
good Cotillon Band will be present
The steamer George Washington will leave
Georgetown at *; Washington at sX; Blagden's
Wharf, Navy Yard. at 9; and Alexandria at OK
O'Clock.
Dinner and Refreshments furnished by an ex-
perienced caterer.
Tickets ONE DOLLAR-to be had of any Of
the members Of the Club.
Committee Of A,rang ements
w Rearden. ID Gladmon, Il Jefferson.
lie l6-Iw*
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BY JAS. c. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
VERY DESIRABLE IMPROVED Pro-

efty at Public Sale.-On WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON, June 25th. at O'Clock, on the
premises, shall sell part of Lot No 2, in square
numbered SIS, fronting % feet on north between
4th and 5th streets, improved by new two-story
Brick Dwelling house, built in the most substan-
tial manner, with water and gas throughout the
building, furnished In frst-rate style, with mar
BILE mantels, &c.
Terms: One third cash; and the residue in
six, and twelve months, with interest, secured
by deed Of trust on the premises
1e 1S-d JAS. &. MCGUIRE, Auct'r
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III FRESH Congress Water, received this
s uIsst from the Spring. Daily expecting to arrive
BEDFORD AND BLUE LICK WATERS at GILNAN's new
Niub D'"ie gu ra- avenue. R-lw
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CHAM PAGNE,

H0CK, M0SELLE AND CLARET WINES.
Il per schooner Commander In Chief viz:
Verzanay, e. II. Mumm & Co., In quarts and pints
Cabinet do do do
Crement Gordon ROuge, in quarts
Hedsick, Of Ranauld & Francois
M NieTs5elns5 Hook of P A. Mumm, Frank.
S SaslegIudnnsf fort on Maine. ''"A
Sparkling Hocf, Nonpariel
Sparkling Moselle SP.A Numm
Braunerberger Moselle, 1913
st. Estephe
st. Julien Claret NJ n Mtcbealsons A.
Chateau La Rose { Co., Bordeaux.
Chateau Leoville 1
lfhe Cord IN Rouge is the best wine In the world)
ana other Wines Of less flavor and quality.
For sale by JAMES n. SHEKELL.,
Jell-lw 279 street, corner OF 18th
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NOR RENT-THE THREE-STORY Brick
Il House, on street, between 18th and 18th
streets, now occupied by the Fifth Auditor Of the
Treasury Department. Apply to N CALLAN,
next door, or to NJ p. CALLAN, City Post OF
flee ie 16 Or
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EOR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR CITY
Property-A valuable Farm and delightful
Country Residence, within pleasant distance
from Washington and Georgetown. comprising,
with nearly 90 acres Of fine land sufficiently tim
gardens, orchards, abundance Of pure water,
barns, stables, ice house, stock, implements,
crops, and every requisite for the farm. garden,
and dairy. For further information address Box
No 269 CITY Post Office. lie lI-eo2w&
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NOR RENT-TWO HANDSOME Dwell
Il ling Houses, one Of them furnished These
houses are very pleasantly situated, and have the
modern convenieaces Of gas, water, &c. Apply
at No. 357 L street, between 18th and 14th.
ie 16-3t*
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(NAN BE HAD AT THE NEW BOOK Store.
~ 4S6 Seventh street, all the Weekly Papers and
latest literary Publications. Also, 4 collection of
very beautiful Pictures.
FERGUSON.
Je l7-J 4s6 9TH ct next TO Lammond's
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WATCH RETURNs.-Francis auckland, sus
pected fugitive from justice, Jail for further
hearing; John Riley, drunk, paid costs VIM
Cline, suspected fugitive from justice, Jail for
hearing; James Stevenson, colOred, out after
hours, workhouse thirty days; John Kenney,
Vagrant, do.
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POOMS.-SEVERAL PLEASANT ROOMS
~ can be obtained with or without board at
No; AZ Sixth street, between and f. Location
desirable. je 17-3t
ITO MEMBERS OF NGRESS AND
Il OTHER TRANSIENTS.-Severa pleasant
Rooms for rent: Inquire at No. 453 18Th street,
between f. and r. te l6.3t*
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MORE RICH LACE MANrILLAs

AND BLACR LACE HAVE
n lust received another lot of Lace MaptIllax
and black Lace Points, which we find very sc,ycs
nd most desirable for the present warm season
and which we shall sell at much less than former
p ices.
SELLING OFF FOR CASH,
our entire stock Of plain silk Mantillas, steIl.
bordered Shawls and Scarfs, and many fancy
Dress Goods. We Invite the special attention OF
the ladies In want Of any Of the above named ar
tcles, tn call and examine them, as We have de-,
ermined TO close all cut this season and not carry
ITEM over TO another; therefore great Inducements
will be offered 20 purchasers DELAY moi ma
rare chance III you want great bargains
% COLLEY & SEARS.
- No sea 9TH street, 3 doors north OF
je l6eo2w Pa avenue
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FOR SALE AND RENT.
[sER FIRST PAGE ToR OTHER NOTICES !

NOR SALE-A TRACT OF LAND. con-
Il tanning about as acres, on the Heights of
Georgetown, being part OF the Valley View
Farm, the residence OF the late John H. King,
deceased. This is one Of the most desirable sites
In the District for fine private residence; about
70 acres Of this tract is beautiful grove Of tim
ber the balance cleared and In high state OF cul-
tivation The summit Of this tract Is from $50 TO
400 feet, along tide water, and has ane view Of
Washington, Georgetown, and the adjacent val.
ley Of the Potomac. 1t will be sold entire or in
lots
Also, large Frame Dwelling house and Lot
on the corner Of Fifth and Ii streets west WASH
ington city.
Apply at Valley View Farm, or to DR.. H. King,
No. 20 Prospect street, Georgetown, ID. C.
Je ISL Intel E. J. KING.
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AUCTION SALES.

ls1A Tlksr PAex r0R oTKRR NoTfcRs1
BY G. w. BOTELER, Auctioneer
VALUABLE BUILDING LOT at Auction.
Un WEDNE SDAY, June 25th, at half past
oociock p. m, shall sell, on the premises, Lot
NO ~, being Cabots subdivision Of Square No.
This property is located In a rapidly improv-
ing part Of the city, having front Of 25 feet on
norm street, between 1ststreet east and North
CaPitol street; depth s7K feet, containing s,ls7K
Terms cash.
je 18-d C.. w. BOTELER. Auct,r.
BY JAS. c. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer
BUILDING LOTIN THE FIRST Ward.
- On TUESDAY AFTERNOON, June Path,
al O'Clock on the premises shall sell the east
ern part OF Lot No. %, in Square No. 14O, front.
i 1o ~ reef on north street, between 18th and
1900 square feet.
Terms One third cash the residue in and -
months, Tor notes bearing interest and secured by
deed Of trust on the premises
1e ls-d JAS. c. MCGUIRE, Auctioneef
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A TPRIVATE SALE.-EIGHTEENS 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 ffom 5to IS dollars per month Par.
ties purchasing with the view OF building thereon
lumber or bricks lat market prices) to the amount
OF $50 dollars will be advanced thereon, secured
by deed OF trust on the property. Title indispu-
table. For any other Information apply to H .
PARRY, Marble Yard, Pa. av., bet. 18th & 10Th
SITS. ap1O-3m
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The NATIONAL BRASS BAND, recently formed,
comprising such names as Fisher, Marsolet til,
the Bergmans, Rassetti, the Arths, and 9TH
ers, must, we are confident, have abundan
success We would recommend all who wish
really good music furnished at cheap rate to
give this band trial.
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NOR RENT-SEVERAL HANDSOME Par.
l. lors and Chambers, with board.
Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs
SMITHS, 233 street. nov Y7-U
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NTANTED-AN ACTIVE, TIDY WHITE
w girl or woman to do Homework In a small
family, in the country, about one mile from
Georgetown. Apply at Mr.. BISHOPS News.
paper Depot, No 2l6 Penna. avenue, two doors
west Of Willards' Hotel iel6-3t
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WANTED.-AN ACTIVE, INTELLIGENT
w Youth, Is to 20 years Of age, desiring to
learn the drug business, can get situation by
add essing "Quinine'' through the Post On e.
Good references as to character required.
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LHE GRAND MASS RATIFICATION MEETING
q the Democracy, which was to have been
held last night, was postponed on account Of
the unprOpitious weather. The arrangements
had been fully completed for one Of the largest
political demonstrations ever made in this
city. About o'clock the President of the
jackson Democratic Association, Mr.. Daniel
threatening aspect Of the weather the meeting
would be adjourned until the first fair night !;
consequently, should to night prove fair, we
may expect q tremendous turn out Some of
the most able speakers in the country have
promised 10 be present.
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CONE, why will you suffer all the ills Of bed
bugs, cOckrpaches, moths, ants, and every
other species of insects when Lyons Magnetic
Powder will surely rid your house Of all such
pestilence. For sale at Shillington's Book
selling and Stationery Establishment, Odeon
Building. corner Four-and- a-half street and
Pennsylvania avenue. TT.
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DOS'r FORGET the beautiful panorama of
China and Japan tonight at Iros Hall The
artist, M West, managed to introduce him.
self, IN disguise, beyond the great Chinese
wall, where all foreigners prohibited, and the
panorama gives faithful picture Of all he
saw there, and which must necessarily have
more than ordinary interest to "Outside bar
bariaIs'
IHI CITIZENS Of Washington who may wish
70 have a delightful sail ON the river cannot
DO better than step board that charming little
"heel-b boat, g. L. ). Flournoy." The " Flour
10Y attends pic-nics and parties who visit
Arlington Springs, and makes trips from Four
'eentt street bridge every hour.
SOLDIERS OF 1872 The annual Meeting of
Ihe : Associated Soldiers Of the war of 1872 of
the District of Columbia" took place at the
lily Hall at one o'clock to-day for the oIecti on
VI Onlcers and the transaction Of other busi
hess "ui
'oDEY's LADT's Book and other Magazines
LOT July, just received at the Northern
liberties Bookstore, 327 Seventh street, a
&c" doors above the market NIB The Balm
thousand Flowers IS cents.