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sneaked off; from instinct We suppose The
company continued to enjoy themselves after
wards until the close of the day. Those who
accompanied the Vigilant FIRE company to
Mason's Island had also very pleasant time
of it. ga
youth from your city, named Pendergrass,
was accidentally drowned while bathing in
~! MOCK Greek, near the paper-mill bridge. JUS
uce Reaver held an inquest over the body |;
verdict accidentally drowned
We regret to learn that our fellow-citizen,
Mr. Cathcart, was very seriously, if not dan.
gerously injured en- Thursday. 1t appears
that he was riding out in buggy, the horse
became frightened, and ran off Mr.. G. was
thrown out of the buggy, his head came in
contact with some hard substance, which it is
feared fractured his skull.
At the sugar sale of E. s. Wright, yester.
day, on the wharf of F. 4 A H Dodge, the
entire cargo of the barque William Chase,
consisting of 367 hOgsheads, was sold at So so
aS9 80 for 100 lbs. The company was unu-
sually large. The entire sale amounted to
about $50, 900.
The offering of beef cattle at Dovers Rest,
yesterday, amounted to about $50 head, all Of
which were purchased by District butchers
and spectators, at S4aS5 on tho hoOf, equal
to soaslO nett Old sheep and lambs 81. 50a
So per head.
We have been requested, this morning, to
call the attention of the proper authorities to
the condition of the pump on West street,
near the residence of the Rev Mr. Simpson.
Do let the people have water this hot weather
The -four market this morning is quite ac-
tive. The stock on hand is getting quite
small. Good standard brands readily COM
%and 1926, and extra qualities higher.
Wheat-the sales during the last few days
have amounted to some IL, 900 bushels, mostly
common, at prices ranging from 81 25aSl so,
red and white. Corn 45a48c for prime quail
tiles, white and yellow. SPECTATOR.
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WITH THE VIEW OF CLOSING OUR

WITH THE VIEW OF CLOSING OUR
w busiuess, we Offer for sale, on accommoda-
sting terms, the following property In Washing
ton city:
Part Of Lot 2, square SIC, on which is a three
story Frame House, mo. $751; fronting on north
side IF street, between 4th and 5th, having a
back building attached, with stable, aud small
frame house on rear Of lot
Part Of Lot 1e, square 1885, on which is two
story Brick, (No. al, ) with hack building ar
cellar, fronting on south side OF street, between
18th and 18th.
Part OF Lot %, square 100, with two two story
frame Houses, on the west side Of Goth street,
between l. and NJ.
Three three story Brick Houses, fronting so IT,
on 9th street west, in Square No 800, commenc-
Ing at corner Of street north, and running north
on the east side Of 9th street. These houses have
back ui'dings and they are On ground rent by
lease Of ninety nine years, renewable, with priv
ilege Of pure 'se at any time.
Lot 0, square 5i4, fronting on north side of M
street south, between Sd and Y streets west. en-
closed with good fence and having two. story
Frame Building on rear of IL.
Lots, square 4i7, fronting on west side Of 9th
street, CONNIE ncing at the corner Of D street and
running southeTly 300 feet. They can be leased
Ii desired
And In Georgetown, the following:
two-stoTy Frame House and Lot on Mont
gomery ct, opposite the Public School
And two-story Brick House and Lot on Wa
ter street, near Congress On the rear of this LOT
is a good stable, sufficiently large for horses
DICKSON d KING,
le 2S-eo2w Georgetown.
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By A. GREEN, Auciioneer.
IMPROVED AND UNIMPROVED PROP

II
l. erty at Auction.-On MONDAY, the 3Oth
instant, i shall sell, in front Of the premises,
commencing on the frst-named property, viz :
part Of lot No IS, in square No. S67, situated at
the corner Of New Jersey avenue and moth q
street; and Immediately after the sale Of the
above shall sell, on the premises, Lots Nos. 4,
5, and 6, in Csbot's subdivision Of square No.
677. These Lots front on north q, between north
Capitol and LIST streets east
Terms: One-tbiId cash balance in 6, II, and
Is months, for notes bearing interest from day Of
sale deed given and a deed Of trust taken
Immediately after the above sale shall sell
Lots Nos 81 and 50, IN Cabot's subdivision Of
square No. 625, situated at the corner Of North
Capitol and north streets, having front on
North Capitol street Of So feet, running back les
feet to a 10 foot al ey, with the imp ovements,
which are two two-story and attic rough cast
brick Houses, containing rooms, store-Ioom,
wood shed, &c.
Terms: One-third cash; balance In six and
lwelve month, for notes bearing interest from
day Of sale deed given and deed OF trust
taken. Title indisputable.
je 2i-d A. GREEN, Auctioneer
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By JAS. G.. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer
vFtRUSTEE'S SALE Or VERY vALUA-
Il bic Building Lots, on 18th ST.. between

BY JAS. e.. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
TNRUSTEE'S SALE or VERY yALUA-
bic Building Lots, on 18th St.. between
Nj and streets north, at A uction On
THURSDAY, the 26th d-y Of June, A ID 1855,
shall sell In front OF the premises, at O'Clock p.
m, at public auction, by virtue OF decree from
the Orphans Court for the County Of Washing
ton, District Of Columbia, confirmed by the Cir
cult Court for said county and District all Of Lot
No. u, and the south 80 feet Of Lot No II, In
square No i2i, fronting 81 feet 9TH street, be-
tween Nj and streets north said Lots will be
subdivided into four Lots e2ch having front Of
% feet on Seventh street.
Terms: one-thire cash balance in two in
sta ments Of six and twelve months.
A deed given and deed OF trust taken to secure
the deferred payments.
Ali coAveyanCing at the cost OF the purchaser
| he terms OF the sale are not complied with in
three US after the sale the property will be re-
sold at the risk md expense Of the first purchaser
WILLIAM ]. MARTIN, Trustee
je l2-eod JAS. G. MCGUIRE, Auctr.
II The above sale is Numerically post
poned until MONDAY AFTERNOON, June
80, at x O'Clock.
WIN. J. MARTIN, Trustee
lie I'D JAS. G.. MEG UIRE, Auct'T.
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AUCTION SALES.
ssi FIRST PAeE ron OTHER AUCTION SAILS j

By JAMES c. MCGUIRE. Auctioneer.
VALUABLE BUILDING LOT ON North
u, between 21st and 22d streets at Auc.
uon.-On FRIDAY AFTERNOON, June q, ,
at 81 O'Clock, shall sell Lot No. 10, in square
NO a, fronting So feet inch on North I, between
21st and 2Sd Streets, running bact Ia3 feet eI
inches to 30 feet alley. This lot will be subdi-
vided into three II feet sS inch lots.
I1ue lndisputable. Ssle on the premises
Terms One-third cash the residue in one and
two years. for notes bearing interest and secured
npon the property J. C. MCGUIRE,
je 21-eod Auctioneer.
The above sale is postponed until
TUESDAY AFTERNOON, July list, same hour
ana place JAS. e. MCGUIRE,
J3Zo-u hucti5neer.
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By A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
TWO BRICK KyINs AuCTIO

l. THURSDAY, July 3D., | shall sell on the
Premises, at 6 O'Clock p. IN. two Brick Kilns.
containing sixty eighty thousand brick, situated
on square No S8, between north v and w and
10th End Boundary streets. The kilns TO be re-
moved in twenty days
Terms: Under $50 cash ; over $50, credit of
two and four months, for notes bearing interest,
and satisfactorily endorsed. A. GREEN,
je 25-d Auctioneer.
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BY JAS. c. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
DOSITIV SALE OF yALUABI

T. SALE OF NALUABLE
buflding Lots on 1 street north and
Third street west.-The subscriber will sell AZ
public sale on TUESDAY, the Sth day Of July,
1855, ate O'Clock p. m, on the premises
Los Nos. Is, II, IS, 10, 20, 81, %, and %, in
square No 529: Lots Nos, IS, Il, 1s, 10, 20, ard
81 front % feet inches each on street north be-
tween I'd and eth streets west by 90 feet deep 10
an alleys and Lots % and % 81 feet inches each
on so street, between north and | streets, by IS
feet deep to sn al.ey.
he above lots are located in a most desirable
ana rap dly improving part CT the city, and offer
lare opportunity t. persons desiring TO build or
iavest
Terms One third cash, and balance in one and
two years for notes bearing interest secured upon
the property bydeed n trust; and II not complied
with In five DAYS after the sale the property will
De resod at the nix and expense OF The purchaser
CHhS. :. WALLACE Attorney
le IS eOd&hs C MnGIIRE Anct,r
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BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
HOUsEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI

-
1 ture at Auction'-On MONDAY, the Both
inst'nf, shall sell al No acc Ninth street, be
tween Il and streets north, the residence Of a
gentleman declining housekeeping, at 10 O'Clock
a. m, coed assortment Of Furniture, viz:
Mahogany Sofas, DRESSING and other Bureaus
Do walnut, card, and other Tables
Cottage and her Bsdsteads, W ashstands
Cane ard other Chairs, hair and other N actresses
Parlor and other Carpets and Mating
China, glass, and crocfery Ware, Window Cur
tains and Blinds
Refrigerator, cooking and Other Stoves
With good lot Of Kitchen Requisites.
Terms: S25 and under cash; over that sum p
credit OF 80 and 80 days for satisfactorily
notes, bearing interest. A. GREEN,
lie 3-d Auctioneer.
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BY A. GREEN, AnctIoneer.
TWO STORY FRAME HnUSx NJ A,

Il tion.-On MONDAY, the 9TH Of July, |
shall sell In font CT the premises, al 6k O'Clock
m. lot No. % In square No 4s9, situa ted at the
corner Of ~ and streets south. The lot fronts
a. feet on Ak, running back with the line Of
street75 feet. On the south part Of the lot is a
coed wc-stoiy frame hopse containing five rooms
and good dry cellar The part OF the lot with
the house will be sold separate; and the north part
of the lot, which is the corner, will be sold as
vacant lot
Terms liberal, and made known at sale
jeS-d A GREEN Auctioneer
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ByJ. c. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.

VALUBBLE BUILDING LOT ON Ninth
street, between north 4! street and New
York avenue.-On WEDNESDAY AFTER
NOON, July I'd, at O'Clock, on the premises,
shall sell part Of Lot No. 6, in square No. 4O3
fronting On feet on 9th street west between north
streets and New York avenue, running back 81 X
feet, containing $50 square feet
Terms: One third cash; and the residue I'm
six, and twelve months, with interest, secured
by deed Of trust on the premises
26d JAS. G MCGUIRE, Auct,r.
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Baltimore Markets

BALTIMORE, June 28-Flour is firm: How
ard street City Mills and Ohio So IS
Wheat is unchanged; good to prime reds
81 S5asl 43; good to prime whites 81 .55asl 40.
Corn has advanced triAe; white 52a56s.;
yellow 52a54c
Provisions are buOysnt. Mess pork Is firm
at $50. Bacon is frm-shsulders Stable /;
sides lie. Lard llial2,
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Later from Havana

NEW YORK, June 2S.-The steamer Phila.
delPhia from New Orleans, via Havana, has
been sigusled.
CHARLESTON, June 27.-The steamer Isabel
has arrived, with Havana and Key West dates
Of the 18th.
At Havana the cholera and yellow fever
were prevailing
Sugar had advanced another rial. Molasses
was scarce and firm, with an advancing ten
dency.
The steam frigate Merrimsc was at Key
W est, but was to leave on the 9th for Boston,
abandoning her European trip az her machin-
ely cannot be repaired without docking the
vessel.
The steam frigate Susquehsnna was also to
leave Key West ON the 10Th for madeira and
the Mediterranean. The Fulton sailed on the
evening of the oath for Norfolk, and the Poto-
mac was t. sail the next day for Tortugas-
The ship Katahdin went ashore on Long
Key, loaded with tobacco from New Orleans
TO NigO, aud was dismasted and abandoned
A brig Was iS3Ore at Conchreef and an un-
known ship was reported ashore on the SON.
berers.
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NV Orleans Markats

NEW ORLEANS, June 27.-Cotton i, stiff, bat
prices are not quo ably higher. Sales for the
week $3.50 bales. Increased receipts over
last year 504, 900 bales; receipts for the week
1900 bales Cofee-sales for the week 5, 500
bass; stock on hand 1000 bags; Rio, prime,
is selling for Ilallk
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BYA. GREEN. Auctioneer.

By A. GREEN, AuctiOneer.
GALE OF VALUABLE BOOKS AT Auc.
~ tion.-On MONDAY, the 80 b instant at :
O'Clock in the evening, shall SELL at my Auction
Room, corner Of Seventh and streets, by cata.
logue a valuable collection Of sta adaId religious
historical, pOetical, and cellaneous works
being the private library of gentleman who is
about to leave the city. This coll ctiOn contains
very fine edit ons If Shakespeare. Byron, BUNS,
Pope, Milton, Addison, Cowper, Gold ,mith, and
Montgomery.
This sale offers fine opportunity for gentlemen
to add to their libraries.
Terms cash. Catalogues eady on the m orning
CT the sale. A. GREEN,
Je26-d huctioneer
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DIED,

On the Goth instant, IN the 18th year Of her age
MARf VIRGINIA, daughter Of Christopher s
and Ann f. O'Hare \
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By A. GREEN. Auctioneer
lIANDSO BUILDING LOT ON North

Il Il X, between 18th and nth streets, ut
Auction.-On WEDNESDAY,, the II July, !
shall sell, in front OF the premises, al O'Clock
p m, Lot No. 4, in square No 18i, fronting On
the north side OF N orth As feet 10 inches, with
an average depth Of 1i6 feet 10 inches to 80 feet
cribed property is handsomely located imme.
diately in the rear Of the magnificent dwelling
new being erected 10y George w Riggs, ESQ :,
and only two squares north Of Lafayette square
Title indisputabe. Terms at sale.
lie 20-d A GREEN, Auct'r
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mornings from 22d to 18th of June, inclusive,
720 o.
Noss.-New moon Wednesday, July 2, at
about a. IN.
lSCENDIARISN.-Ans attempt was made on
Thursday evening to set FIRE to the Third Dis
trlct school house at the corner Of ID street
south and Third street east, Capitol hill The
IRE was discovered by one of the neighbors
about half past z o'clock, soon after il ignited
but not before 1t consumed q number Of books
and school papers and the desk of Mr. Fill,
the teacher, considerably damaged. On burst
ing open the door to extinguish the FIRE, it
was found 70 be burning in two places-evi-
IDENTIFY design to destroy the building. This
is the second attempt within week to destroy
property by fire on Capitol hill. 1t is to be
regretted that the perpetrators cannot be de-
tected and punished.
TnAr PLEASURE EXCURSION Of the Young
Catholics Friend Society on Monday next
don't forget it A most praise worthy charity
is 10 be benefited BY it, and the trip is of it.
self-setting the benevolent motive aside
quite attractive enough to command success
Steamers will leave the Washington aud Navy
Yard wharv,s morning and afternoon, and
omnlbuses will run in connection with the
boat, afording the fullest facilities for excur-
siOnists. A glance at the names upon the
committee Of arrangements will suffice to show
that good order and a pleasant time will be
ensured to the participants.
DIsCHARGED.-The grand jury having found
the evidence in the case of Robert Wheeler
insufficient to indet him as a party TO the
robbery Of Mr.. ID. ). Porter have directed
that be be discharged. Ann Williams, the
young girl arrested about the same time, and
sent TO Jail as an accomplice Of De CARTS in
this robbery, has been in jail the entire time
since her commitment. The grand jury rec
Ommend that her case be dismissed, and she
be retained as a witness for the prosecution
Thomas Dobbins, Andrew alias John Jones'
James Brogan and Martha Brannagan, were
also discharged. -
To ExCURsIoNIsrs Those who propose to
get up excursions by land during this season,
snould, by all means, note and preserve the
advertisement eff Hugh Latham. All be says
81 nis coaches, teams, terms, &c, we know TO
De true. His drivers are all polite. accom-
dating and agreeable persons, and ioin him
IN sparing no efforts to please.
NEeLRCr.-Thursday night a largo grocery
s.ore was found open at III o'clock by some
s.slien' residing in the neighborhood Notice
sentto Captain Mills, who detailed two of
men 70 search and secure the premises
;'eryIhing was found undisturbed inside and
vas supposed the door was left unbarred
accidentally. 'Aieu
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BY G. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
IN w e. VE BEAUTIFUL BUILDING
Il Lots Mt the corner of 4 and Sd streets al
public Auction. On WEDNESDAY AFTER
NOON, June 18th, at half past O'Clock, on the
premises, shall sell Lots Nos. and 4, Square
No. $40, situated at the corAer Of north L street
and Third street west. Those lots have been sub
divided TO make six lots fronting each 25 feet 6
inches on north street, running back 116 feet to
10 feet alley, and six lots fronting "a feet inch
on Sd street, ranning back l55 feet to 30-feet al
ley.
These are probably the best proportioned and
most eligiby 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 as persons desiring
frst class building site
Title indisputable.
Terms One-fourth casa; the residue in six
twelve, and eighteen months, with interest, Sc
cured by deed Of trust on the premises
je I'D JAS. C.. MCGUIRE, Auct'r.
III The above sale is postponed until
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, June 25th,
same hour and place, at which time the beautiful
Lots on f street will positively be sold without
reserve. JAS. C.. MCGUIRE,
je cod Auctioneer. (
III The above sale Is postPoaed IN conse-
qnence OF the rain, until WEDNESDAY AT
TERNOON, July ID, same hour and place
jea6d JAS. c. MCGUIRE, Auct'r.
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WANTS,

A YOUNG MAN WANTS A SITUATION
IA In a store or auction and commi ssion house
where he could make bims self generally useful
Good references given. Address 81 So $40 Pa.
avenue. 1t&
WANTED-A SITUATION BYA YOUNG
w Woman, either as nurse and sewing. or
chamberwork or sewing. Apply at No Is l3h
street. ie 23-3t*
WANTED-AT NO. 81 AZ ST, GOOD
w Cook, Washer and Ironer, with a written
recommendation from her last place. Also, a
young Woman as seainstress, as above. je 90 lw
WANTED IMMEDIATELY-A COOK,
w who can bring good recomm nd ations as to
character and qualification. A colored woman
preferred: Apply at No. 3i3 street, between
18th and l4th. lie 2i-eo3t
WAN T ED ED-WANTED-TO
w find persons in want Of the following ar
icles:
French or German Looking Glasses
Portrait or Picture Frames, round, oval or square
OH Paintings, large and small
MaTble-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 cast-iron Brackets, suitable for
shelving, &c, on hand. Terms moderate to suit
the times, for cash.
N. Bold Work Regilt, and Looking Glass
Plates inserted.
255 Penna. avenue, opposite Kirkwood House.
dec 10 JOHN WAGNER.
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AUCTTOR sAGGs
THIS AFTERNOON AND TOMORROW.
By WALL, BARNARD & co Auctineers.
EURNITURE AND HOUSEKEEP' Nc

AND HOUsEKEEP Ne
IL Effects at Public Auction.-On MON
DAY, June 30th, at 10 o'clocka m, at %61 Ninth
street, between 4 and F west side, 1.-THE nag will
designate the house, we will sell the Furniture
aud Effects Of gentleman declining housekeep-
Ing, consis ing in part Of
Mahogany Sofas and Parlor Chairs
Do dining, card and toilet Tables
Cane and wood seat Chairs and Rockers
Cottage and other Bedsteads, Mattresses
Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows
Window Shades, Curtains, Vases
ThIee-ply, ingram and other Carpets
Blankets, Comforts and Counterpanes
Marble top and other Bureaus and Washstanns
Cooking, parlor and other Stoves, Andirons
Together with agood assortment Of Kitchen Re-
quisltes
Terms: S25 and under cash over that amount
credit OF so and 80 days for notes satisfactorily
endorsed, bearing interest
WALL, BARNARD & CO,
te I'D Auctioneers
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Charles on Market

CHARLESTON, June5 Cotton mas declined
&. sales Of the week 1920 bales stock on
hand 10 900 bales.
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n avail

Nav YORK, June Is The sloop- Of war John
adams arrived at San Francisco on the Dist
nit from Honolulu.
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Average height Of the thermometer in the
mornings from I'D to 18th of June, inclusive,
720 o.
Noss.-New moon Wednesday, July 2, at
about a. IN
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NOR RENT-A PLEASANTLY SITUA.
l. ted House, with,the conveniences Of gas, wa.
ter, &c. Apply at No. $50 l street, between 18th
and 18th. IL 2S-it&
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SOFT CRABS AND GREEN TURTLE
- SOUP are served every day at G. GAUTIER'S
Saloon. rm22
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FOR SALE Ard RENT,
[sRK rIRsr PACE YoR OTHER NOTICES ]

ENOR RENT-A FRAME HOUSE, 6 rooms,
L on NJ street, between 18th and 18th SITS Rent
SO per month. Enquire at SAB l. street, between
7th and 9Th streets. 1t*
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RETURNED We learn that the Rev NJ. d.
Conway, minister of the Unitarian church of
this city has returned from a visit to the
North, and will resume his ministrations at
Temperance Hall ON tomorrow morning.
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ElANS.-SELLING OFF AT A GREAT sa-
Il crifce, at
'je 26-tf JOHN F. ELLIS'S.
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WATCH RETURNS Yesterday, Ed. Smith,
vagrant; workhOuse thirty days. Charlie,
Ellis alias Carter, assault, dismissed. Robef
Cork, drunk and disOrderly; paid costs anC
was dismissed.
This morning the cells were without occu
pants.
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PACHEL AND THE NEW WORLD
~ Trip to the United States and Cuba; by
Leon Beauvallet, one Of the Troupe one volume
translated from the French; ST. Just published
and for sale by lie 1sl FKANCK TAYLOR
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MELANCHOLY AccIDENT.-We learn that
yesterday afternoon, boy named Patrick
Mllls, about thirteen years Of age, and who
resided near the corner of New York avenue
and Thirteenth street, was drowned in Rock
Greek, where he had gone to battle. He had
apparently got out of his depth without know
ing how to swim, and was drowned before
assistance could reach him.
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The Fourth OF July TRIP OF THE Pow
HArAN, advertised in another column, will
strike the reader with surprise on account OF
its cheapness. How the company can afford
1t we do not exactly understand, but that is
their lookout not ours. We do not doubt tina
the tickets for the excursion will sell at pre-
MUM before the date of the excursion, conse
quently those who wish to purchase at prim.
cost will set about it without delay