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Go II, Bob-Tai

a specimen of the genus "Hoosier f" vss
found by Captain -, cf the steamer in
the engine room of ais boat while living at
Louisville, one ans morning ia June. The
captain inquired 10 know "whai be was doing
there?''
/" Have you seen Captain Perry ?'' was the
lnterrOgative response.
g don know him; and can't tell what this
has DO with your being in my engine room,
replied the captain, angriIy.
Hold ON, that s just what was getting az.
You see Capt Perry and | walked down "a.
gether Capt. Perry asked me to drink, and
Sol did: L knew that L wanted to drink, or /
wouldn't have been 80 cussed dry. So Capt
Perry and l drank two or three times; Cant
Perry and / went to the ball; Capt. Perfv was
putting on some extras on one toe. sings ont
10 1t, Capt Perry, If you bust your biIer.'
win that man steps up 70 me, and says he.
zee 6ere, stranger, you must leave
Says L, What must leave for''
Says be, You re making too much noise
SsJs l, I've been in bigger crowds than
this, and made more noise, and didn't leave.
nuther.'
"With that he TUX me by the nape of the
neck and the seats of the britches, and | left.
As was shown down the stairs met LADY:
l know she was a lady by . remark she made.
says she, Young man, reckon you III 20
home with me!
And went
I'd bin in her house but a short time.
when heard a ID OF kuockin at the door.
knew the chap wanted to get in whoever be
was, OF be wouldn't have kept up such q
tbonderin racket. By and by says a voice
II you don tOpen, IN burst in the door.
" And so he did
=" put on n bold face, and says L
stranger, does this woman belong 10 youf
Says ne, She does
Then says L, 'She's virtuous, L think.
tsoD all that have seen of herr
With that he came at me, with a pistol in
ore hand and bowie knife in the other; and
bein' l!:iis pressed for time 1 Jumped
through the windy, leavin' the bigger portion
" my coat tail. As L was streakin' il down
to|n, with the fragments futtering TO the
breeze, met friend. / knew be was friend
by remark be made. Says he,
- Go II, bobtail, he's gainin' on youn
And that's the way l happened in your
engine room. I'm a good swimmer. captain;
bat do excuse NE, if you please. from takiu'
water!'
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x' We understand a novel bet is shortly
to be decided at Baltimore, between Bucks
county, Pa, editor, and an Ex-Governor Of
New Mexico. The one that hrst Acknowledges
himself satisfied eating oysters, is to carry I'll
the shells to Washington on bis back on the
4th Of March, keeping step TO the music Of
the Union. ."-BaitsnOrs COl1,ssy Adr0eate,
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RnnK RINDINR.

co,.., Esveafh Syss9 and Maryland dvssss J.,
z.ay.hs SmIfhSosidR IHStttHttos.
6yDWARD LYCETT RESPECTFULLY IN
Il forms the subscribers 20 Browns Bible and
Shakespeare, now inSt completed, that he IS pre-
xared 20 bind those works In superior style OF
eIegznce strength and sol!dity, and upon much
Tnops reasoua bic terms than can be done In Balti
more Philadelphia, or New YORK: A letter ad-
dressed 70 him (per posD will enable him to ex
hibit 20 the Subscribers specimens OF MS s.yIe OF
t1tnding. Every kind Of Book Binding neatly eI-
ecuted. '-om
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GAUfIER'S FRENCH r REsrAURANT.

GATHERS FRENCH RE8TAURANT,
2Ss Pa. ar betvess 12th and 13th sts.
VNHE PROPRIETOR OF THE ABOVE ES-
Il taoliShment desires to call public attention to
his Increased and unsurpassed facilities for con-
Quoting and supplying everything in his line Of
business.
He is prepared to supply at a few hours notice
the largest DINNERS, BALLS, and PARTIES
with everything pertaining to the most fashion
able entertainments, and oa the most reasonable
terms.
ENTIRE DINNERS and DESSERTS fur
nished Families without any trouble to the fam
lily and at moderate charges
A AFIRST-CLASS FRENCH COOK will be
sent to private houses at 81 per day; and market
Ing and such articles as they may wish purchased
will be furnished at cost. Also, China, Glass,
Silver Ware, and Table ORNAMENTS
One or more =" dishes" sent to any part of the
city at short notice
At my establishment will be fourd elegant
suites Of Parlor, Reception, and Dining Rooms
furnished In the best manner, always ready.
NV Restaurant offers great advantages to gen.
tiemen rooming out they can be supplied with
meals at all ho1rS.
Particular attention Is desired to my new style
Of superb CONFECTIONERY, which for purity
and delicacy OF favor are unequared.
G. GAUTIER,
dee g. 2Se Pa. avenue, bet 18th and I3tk sts.
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CHHIsTNAS pXEsESTs.

HUTCHINSON MUNRO ARE OPENING
III large and beautiful assOrtInsni OF GOODS,
suitable FOR presents on the approaching hrndays'
sHch az level Case, Watch Stands, Gard Re-
reiyers. Work Boxes, Caoas, Scissors In cases,
Ore.sIng Case, Card Cases, POrmOnnaiss, Port
foIios. Tablets, Travelling Companions, Writing
DesL. Perfume Cases, Toilet Bottles, Cigar
Gases, Cigar stands, Siatae:tes, !e, Ornaments,
Coral Goods, &c
aIso ane assortment OF French ana S6Iman
Toys, Games, Targets, Automatons, &C, TO-
,stheY with great many articles not necessary tO
sonmerate HUTCHINSON 4 MUNRO,
aec 10 SIG Pa ave bet. 9Th AID 10th SITS
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TEE EVENING STAR,
ruELIsEED EVERY AFYEKN0os,
G1xCEPT sunday

a. -. Sf=T Ss'issSsg, ssTssr OF PsssJtIsssss
<ssa.s sss E!sss.Tk I:rsst,
pg - q WALLACE,
VIII be served u subscribers by carriers at SIX
AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly
10 the Agents; papers served In packages at 37k
cents Per month. To mall su6sc ribers the SUBJ
.onpiion Pr!ceis THR Ell EDOLLARSANDFIF-
Ef CENTS year - advanes, TWO DOLLARS
Tor six porths, and ONE DOLLAR for three
nonths; for less than three months at the rate Of
tax cents l week.
" SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT.
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John II. BUTHMANN.

Importer and Dealer in Wines, Brandies, &c.
PeaH arsnHe, sor.h SIDE, bet. Az andGth Sts,
HAS In STORE A VERY CHOICE AS
Il soTtment Of Champagne, In quarts and Q
pints Of the most desirable brands Il
Also, sparkling st Peiay, white and pink
MADEIRA, Sherry, Port, Tenehae, Sicily, .
Rhine Wines, Moseile; French Wines, red and
white; Cognac, Scheidam Gin, Jamaica Rum,
Scotch Whiskey, American Whiskey, Curacao,
Anisette; and OF his own preparation, Wild
Cherry Brandy, Blackberry Juice, Stomach Bit
ters.
Also, genuine Absinthe, Kirschwnsser, and
Havana Cigars dec lO-3t6 WIN
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eIsGB BR's
Improved Sewing Machines.

&c which was granted the Highest Award of
the Paris Exhibition, thereby receiving
the Worlds Verdict Of Sup psriority.
THE IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA
Il chine has simplined them In many respects,
sad they are ecapableef executing twice the amount
Of work they did formerly In any given time.
They are without question the only Machines ca
pable Of sewing every variety OF goods perfect;
shirt bosom or heavy trace for harness can be
sewn by any OF these machines by simple ch change
Of needle and thread In such manner that tne
closest scrutiny cannot detect fault.
Manufacturers, planters and families will End
them the only safe Machines to purchase, as they
are built strong and durable, and not likely to
get out Of order.
We have machines with grsges attached for
binding hats cap fronts, CATERS, &c.
SIX, Thread, Cotton, Needles, &c =, constantly
On hand, at the lowest rates.
Persons esirous oiinformation reg ardiag Sew
lag Machines Will please address
/. M. SINGER CO,
les Baltimore street, Baltimore
u. .B.-We are prepared to exchange these ma.
chimes for old machines OF any kind Terms lio-
eral. Persons who have been inducedto purchase
afeyior machines under the preteXt Of beils
cheap, viii art this a ben EFT indeed.
mar 1e-1y
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CRBsH FRUITS, So, JUST received.

FR BsH FRUITS, So, JUST received
Il Is boxes Rafsins
Is drums and cartoons Fresh Figs
Prunes In F fancy Jars and Kegs
Canton Ginger In Jars. cases Citron
Pie Fruits, Currants, Goosebexriss, Peaches, &c.
Almonds, Filberts, Ground Nuts, &c.
IS boxes Adamantine Candles In Cartoons
20 do Sperm do
1000 lbs Fresh Buckwheat
Rye Flour in Barrels
IL Kegs Extra Orange County Butter
Macierei IN Barrels bis bis, and rits.
For sale, by WIN. Fl. BRERETON,
No. 466 corner Of 9TH and F streets,
dec l5-eo2w opposite the Patent ONCE.
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THEIMPROvED SETS OF TEErR.

III LOOMS, TIE INVENTOR AND
ID a.tentee Of "LoOnis' Mineral Plate 50
Teets . having successfully introduced S978
his i'm proyement Ia various cities, has
rms impressment for Sets Of Teeth consists
cs leny IN making set Of bat one piece OF mate
r1aI ma that indestructiDle mineral NO metal
= ,,.sd ga their construction, and they are there
foSe free from galvanic acton and metallic taste
There are no FONTS TO become filed with moisture
Q, Particles q food hence theY are Prre ana es"a =.
sno,t the ssr)seitoa s/ Artifeta! Teeth not
xitbS,anding certain Dentists speak against them,
but they nave not Tie rtgEt 20 LA;ke them, do not
know how II they Lad, aud therefore DO not aP
pfeciate them ,..... ,,,,.
Once sn Pennsylvania avenue, between llt6
and Izth streets. two doors below the kirfwood
House ~ - -
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buck! BUCK! BUCK! (uot wooIIy Hoss

BUCK! BUCK! BUCK! mot W. DOLLY Hoss
EN ROUTE FOR WASHINGTON, ID c.
THREE ENTIRE DEER, LARGEST EVER
received in Baltimore, saOt with Virginia
rines-not revol -ers.
BEAR MEAT, HAMS, SHOULDERS,
SIDES, fattest ever received fiom the Allegha-
nies.
Constantly receiving from the West, via BaIti.
more and Ohio, Winchester and Potomac, Par
kersourg, Central Ohio Railroads, VENISUN,
POULTRY, WILD GAME, keg and roll Buzz
TER, CAP HONEY, DRIED APPLES and
PEACHES, and country produce generally.
For sale by C.. c. O'NEIL,
Corner Howard and Pratt streets,
dec 3-lm Baltimore
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nov 8

III OOO CHARS HAVE JUST
lsOOO received, direct from ~ ~;
Havana, per brig Caroline A. w hite WM
and Mary Jane, Ill 900 choice CigarsGR2y
OF the following brands: Regalia, Britannica,
Magnolia Regalia, Regalia Londres, Brevas,
Grabuc's =, Operas, Little Belt Londres, Potomac
River CilindTados, and Preusados, all OF which |
Will sell very low for cash
EWD DYER,
Importer OF Cigars and Dealer in Wines and
Liquors, Penna. avenue, between 18th and 18th
streets GDt tec 2'-0t
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CAKES AND CONFECTIONERY FOR
FOX THE HOLIDAYS.

~ POTENTINI, NO. 279 PENNSYLVANIA
ave- south SIDE, four doors west Of 10Th street,
will have for exhibition and sale on Saturday, the
10Th instant the largest and most elegant assort-
msnt Of RICH ORNAlENTED FRUIT,
POUND and FANCY CARES ever offered in
this city, which he pledges himself shall not be
surpassed In the excellence Of the materials OF
which the same shall be made, or In the reason
abIeness OF price.
Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully Invited
20 call and view the splendid assortment OF the
abHve described Cakes
= r. =. requests that his patrons and all desr-
ing him to furnish them with Cakes and Con-
fectionery for the Holidays, will send the orders
IN time TO be supplied without delay.
Anticipating as he does an extraordinary de-
-Rand for the delicacies which he Offers for sale.
dec l2-dtIani
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CL0AkS-CLOa OaKS-CLOiKs.
SELLING OFF
AT REDUCED PRICES
EROM THIS DATE, DECEMBER 18TH ,
Il the subscriber will commence to run of his
large and We'll selected stock Of Velvet sd Cloth
GLOhKS, SHAWLS, &c at reduced prices as
II Is his determination to keep none over.
Strangers before buying would do well to give
him a call before purchasing
FRANK A. MCGEE,
dec l5-eolm 2i4 Pa ave bet 18th and 18th SITS.
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CHAUNCEY WAR RsNER.

CHAUNCEY WAR 2sNER
WATCH MAKER,
NO. iix STR EFT, SIGN OF TIE LARGE
" and small Watch with Chain near Shilling
toms Periodical Depot, corner OF Pennsylvania
avenue and * street
WATCHES, JEWELRY SILVER WARE
WATCH REPAIRING, &c
ChTonometers, Repeating Watches,
DupleI, Mantle Clocks
Lever, Jewelry, and
hor zontal, Silver Ware
Musical and REPAIRED
JEWELRY AND SILVER WARE
made to order.
IL Removed from $40 Fenn'a avenue. SrSwns
Hotel, 10 the above location ia
nov "a -eO3m g. WARRINER
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CONFECTIONERY

FOR THE APPROACHING HOLIDAYS.
NOTWITHsTANDING THE HIGH PRICE
II Of sugar, will sell my CONFECTIONERY
at the usual prices viz:
PLAIN CANDY and MIXED DROPS at IS
cents per pound
SUGAR PLUMS at 37x cents per pound, usually
sold by retailers at SO cents
French BON BONS, including all kinds OF
French Confectionery at so cents per pound,
usually sold at rs cents and 81 per pound.
POUND and FRUIT CAKE, Of which | shall
have a large assortment, manufactured Of
the verv best aud freshest materials, ofna.
mented hne and tas:efllly.
Please give us a call, and don't mistake the
place, No BIG Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th
and 10th streets, next door to Iron Hall.
dec 15-lm GEO. NORBECK
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D'iVERNoiS HOTEL.

DiVERNDiS HOTEL.
MIR. G. D'IVERNOiS BEGS TO INFUR ii
WI his friends and tpe public In general, -
that ne has now opened his new Hotel on f...N
Pennsylvani, avenue, between 18th ard AZ
18th streets.
This Establish ment is newly and elegantly furn.
ished on tine most modern and improved primo pie
with Saloois aud Private Apartments The
Bar is supplied with the choicest Wines and
Liquors, Cigars, &c. Game ard other deiicacies
In season
Private Dinner and supper Parties promptly
supplied and attended TO In any p,rt Of the city.
Table d'hOte at 3k O'Clock, on Sundays at ,.
nov 5-ea3In
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N. SNYDER L SOW. Bankers.

pUY AND SELL DOMESTIC EXCHANGES,
> STOCKS, BONDS, and othes Securities,
receive Deposits, furnish Drafts, make Collec-
tons, and negotiates Time Paper
LAND WARRlNTS
We are az all times buying aud selling Land
Warrants, and will locate them, on commission,
In Nebraska and Minnesota Territorys, w isoon-
sin, Iowa, and Missouri.
VI. SNYDER 4 SONS Bank,
dec 15-1m No 3S3 National y otel Building.
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CHRISTMAS CONFECTIONERY.
vENHE SUBSCRIBER aESpECTFULLY IN.
Il forms his customers and the public in general
that he is prepared to supply them with
CHRISTMAS CONFECTIONERY
OF every kind, 10 eien and domestic also with
CANDY, PLUM and POUND CAKES. MINCE
PIES, ORANGES, FIGS .KAISINS, PRUNES,
ALMUNDS, &c. His stock Of CONNECTION
ERY Is very complete and such as he feels con
dent will be found on trial, equal TO any that may
be offered for sale In this city He will be happy
tn see bis friends and customers on Christmas
Eve and during the Holidays, as his stock will
bs replenished until aad after tie New Years
Festival
TOYS FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
The subscriber also respectfully informs ladies
and gentlemen. desirous OF procuring TOYS Of
any kind, az Holiday Pfesens, that h. has In
ported large collection Of German and French
manufacture, which are curious, cheap, aud well
adapted TO please children and young people of
every age HIS stock Cf TOYS is larger and
more attractive than ever and cannot lie eIceiled
In any other toy store liz this city.
The subscriber would also invite attention 10 mis-
large assortment Of China, Ladies' Work Baskets,
Combs, Perfunery, and other fancy articles which
are too numerous for specification In an advertise
ment WILLIAM GRUPE,
No AIS south side Pa. av bet Sd and 4 sts.,
dec 23-lm opposite Jackson Hall
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PARIS PREMIUM HATS.

PARTS PREMIUM HAE3.
MODE DE PINAUD.
fNODD & co HAVE RECEIVED PER
Il steamship ''Arago' an invoice OF Gen n
ne1nen's DR. ESS HATS from the celebrated Ia
estabiis hment Of Laville & Poumaroux, who -
received two hrstclass medals at the late Exposi-
ton In Paris.
Also, beautiful assortment Of Children's g
FANCY BEAVER HATS, for Misses or Boys.
Ladies' RIDING HATS.
FRENCH UMBRELLAS, very superior.
TODD L CO.,
nov 3-6tdeotf west end Browns Hotel
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nosr OFFICE DIRECTORY, OR BUsI

DOST OFFICE DIRECTORY, Or BUSi-
il ness Mans Guide to the Post Ohdces In the
United States, containing the names OF the Post
Dri,es and Post M.sters In the United States on
the Is, July, 1886 with variety Of valuable In
formation on Postal Affairs; also, comprehen-
.sive codiacatioa OF the existing Postal Laws.
Pr{ce 81 Just published, and for sale, at
TAYLOR MAURY'S Bookstore,
aae H. near 9th street.
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nRAUGHT ALE-WE HAVE JUST RE-
II ceived 100 bbls Of Read Il Brothers. Proy
Draught Ale, which Is very fne, and will be sold
at the low phce Of 81, rs Per bbl for cash only.
Army d SHINN,
nov 26 Georgetown, ID C..
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ters; Buckskin-iined Winter CATERS
For GsRtlemsa.
Patent Leather and French Calf Boots
French, Boston, and Congress Calf and Patent
Leather Caters
French imported Shoes, all styles
For Boys and Misses
dy assortment Is very large; all styles, qualities
and prices.
My stock Of No I Sole Leather Trunks, and
Iron Frame Travelling Trunks, Ladies' Hat
Cases and Valices car be examined al any time
enc as ior cheapness and quality cannot be sur
passed All In want Of good and cheap articles
for cash will please call az
3. p. HOOVER'S
dec 9-2v Pa. avenue, bet. 9th ard 10th sts
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UAEpEK,s MAGAZINE FOR JANU.

Sev YORK Ledger for December27th.
Godry's Ladies' Book for January.
Everlasting and indeshueuble Toy Books,
uood assortuent also; Of Bibles, and Prayer Books
. bound IN rIch Velvet and Turkey Morocco an
ertsusive assortment Of children's Books, suits-
Bile for Christmas Presentsi grsat variety of Pen
and Pocket Knives, scissoEs, SIates PISTOLS, &c +,
for sale very low by Z. N LOND1
dec ~ No. l& Bridge street, Georgetown.
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COAL KEPT UNDER COVEk.

COAL KEPT UNDER COVER.
2, $40 lbs. TO tks Ton.
NOW ON HAND. TIE BEST QUALITIES
~ OF White Ash, Red Ash and Lehigh COAL
Warranted 10 gtce satisfastion. Delivered from
dit.
Also, Hickory. Oak and Pine WOOD
L. J. w. VI. GALT,
w. corner 18th and g streets, No 54T,
dec 2O-u one square south OF Pa avenue
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nR. DUPRIE's REMEDIES are the only
H. efectual cure for External or Internal Piles,
Ssltrheun, Ring VIC Orm. &c. They are unrival-
led for purifying the blood.
50 cents per box Otce ~ Nassau street, New
York. VIII be sent by mail.
Fog sale by FORD L BRO, corner Of llth ST.
Aad Penn. avsnuS. NJ ~
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GAS F'ITUREs

ID H MILLER, son q co ALBXAN-
H. dria, Va, Keep constantly on hand hand
some variety OF CHANDELIERS, PENDANTS
BRACKETS, &c from the celebrated factory OF
Cornelius L Baker, which they Will guarantee TO
sell at the same prices charged TO private pur-
chasers II the salerooms on Chestnut street, Phil
adelphia Also, DrOp-lights, Cut Glass and
decorated Paper Shades, in great variety.
Call and examine 70, Yourselves dec l.
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SCheduS.
Cube stone, per superficial fGO
Beds and bIs, do do
Extra Cubs stone, per cubic foot.
COrnIce in two beds, per superficial foot.
Blocking course, do do
Freze 10 eLIablaiure, 90 a.,
5TChiuave, do do
Drops 10 cornIce, r linz al foot.
'Irigiyphs. Zach
Caps oT pilasers, u Ii.
Channels OF b IstnIeni, pr meal foot
Window sils, per sup5 rfi .ial foot
The granite must ee equal in qualify TO tha, used
IN IHe construction Of The wings of The buildings
specimens Of which will be required to accompap
the bids.
Each bid will state in what time The work will ba
completed, and none will be considered from Others
Ean those known 10 be OF the trade and believed 10
b. fully competent 10 fulfil in good faith tie obga
tons they propose 10 assuue; and no assignment Of
bd or contract will be recognized, unless mad.
with the approval Of the head OF the deI armenr
NIneiy per cent. Will b. paid from time Ia time
a. The work progresses, upon the eSti1iate OF the
agent 0t The depar ment Ia chargr thereof. and ten
per cent r.sefYrd until the completion of The con
uaci and acceptance Of HE work by said agent
The department reserves 10 itself the night tu re-
ect OF accept The proposals. hereby invited when il
deems The lEtercel vi the United states requires H.
as well a. To ticIlde ie bids OF any person per-
sons who II has good rasOn to 'lisVe viii not IOn
any 'ause, faithfully pt riOIm the contract.
Pa ;, specifications, AID working drawings can
be examined, aud 0Ih'T information CD aGed, uu
appll ion at the office 0f the superintendent.
The proposals, which must be sent To- this depart
IneDt, addressed 10 the Secretary of the Interior
endo sed Proposals Tor the erection of the north
front Of the Patent Office building, y viii be opened
at | O'Clock. p. M, of the last cay named for re-
ceyne The same X. McCLELLAND,
dec l9-2awtleFebt Secretary Of the Interior
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ISrERIOR,l
December l6, 1856 (
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
- a. this department until the eighteenth Gay OF
F. brnaTy next, IL O'Clock at moor, for furnishing
such Granite and Granite Work may be required
above the sub-basemrnt story, IN the erection OF
the north front OF The Parent Office building.
The bids must be IN the form OF the following
SCHEDULE and cl ary specify the pr for material
La ling, dressing, aud setting, including all he ma
, h!nely aud other expenses.
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WATCHES AND JEWELRY

VI tVtTy uts sCTIpIIOn, anu IN great Variety, con-
stantly on hand, and receiving fresh arrivals al
most every DIV Flne (lS ks) Geld Watches,
Keepers. Coral, cameo, Mosaic and plain Gold
Bracelets, Pins and EARRINGS. lin sets or by the
single piece,) Gold Vest, Fob, Guard, Chatalain
and Neck Chains, seals, Keys, Lockets, Charms,
and general assortment Of goods usually Kept
In Jewelry Store
Fine Watch Repairing done by an experienced
and competent workman, and oil work warranted
to give satisfaction at S3S Pennsylvania avenue.
dec "a u. % HOOD.
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SORIEES DANSANTE,

SORIEES DANSANTE.
DROP. III w. MUNDER TAKES GREAT
Il pleasure in announcing 10 his friends 90
patrons, and public generally, that the "a
above social and delightful entertain E1SX
ments will commence at Numbers Metro. lKfA
politan Hall, corner 9th and ID streets, on Sl uM
WEDNESDAY EVENING, November
18th, az O'Clock, and continue every Wednesday
throughout the season. Gentlemen wishing TO
subscribe for the season can do so upon very
favorable terms, by applying at the Hall on Tues
day and Thursday evening frem till 10 O'Clock.
nov 2l-f
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-12-30

THE CHURCHES AND PASTORS OF
WARRINGTON;
TOGETHER WITH son TOPICS OF SER
Il mons delivered in 1885 and SO to which Is
1dded list Of all the Churches and their locali-
ties,
LORENZO ID. JOHNSON.
Author Of G. Chaplains Of the Government D
lC1 For sale at tns Book stores. dec N-1w
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DENTAL 81 Uh6 EU ".
DRB F. COSBY, PENN AVENUE, BE-
~ tween Sixth zEd Seventh streets, szoo
- ,he place formerly occupied by DR. k%k-S8
Van Prttsn, has Just received q very
large supply Of articles pertaint < to dentistry
sad respectfully invites the public &c give him
call. Having devoted his whole time 70 re pro.
Will 1--WE entire satisfaction in every case The
b4t Professional references can be seen at bis Of
80 nOy ~ -tMarchY0f
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-12-30

Proposals for Furnishing Granite and Gran
ent Office Building