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ByJAS. G. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
DY VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF THE

By JAS. G. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
DY VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF THE
Id Circuit Court Of the District Of Columbia,
made In the case Of w. =. Nichols against Jas.
Frere's heirs, the subscriber will sell, at auc-
ton, to the highest bidder, between Ave and six
O'Clock p m on SATURDAY. the 26th dav Of
the present month Of April, in front Of the premi
ses, Lot No IL, in Square No. Sc In Washington
city and District aforesaid. This lot is situated
on the north side Of street, opposite the new
West arket fronting az feet on said street.
Terms Of sale: Ore-fourth Of the purchase mo-
ney to be paid on the day Of sale; the residue in
6, 12 and Is months from said day, with interest
thereon, purchaser to give his notes therefor. On
default OF the purcha for the space Of five days
to comply with the terms OF sale the subscriber
reserves the privilege to RESELL at the risk Of the
defaulter, on such terms and at such time as the
subscriber sees 1T
JNO. MARBURY, Trustee.
ap Scots &c. MCGUIRE, Auct.
y The above sale is postponed until
THURSDAY AFTERNOON, May LIST, at six
O'Clock, on the premises.
JOHN MARBURY, Trustee.
ap2S-d &c. MEG SURE, Auct.
IL The above sale is postponed in con.
sequence Of the rain until WEDN ESDAf AT
TERNOON, Nav Z, same hour and place.
JNO. MhRBURY, Trustee.
Md J. c. MCGUIRE, Auct.
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nor RENT--SEVERAL OF THOSE DE-
Gghtful countryresidences with large gardens
attached, at Kendall Green, having beer put in
thorough repair. now for rent at the low price
Of $50 year. For beauty Of location and health.
mess OF situation, these residences are unsur-
passed, offering, as they do extraordinary induce
ments to all who prefer the salubrity Of country
air to the sultiness and dust Of the city Distance
from the Post Office mile and quarter. Apply
to WIN. STICKNEY, at his residence No
Kendall Green. m5-sw
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BY A. GREEN. Auctioneer.

BY a. GREEN, AuctioneeT.
VALUABLE BUILDING LOT 5 in squares
Nos. 4O5 and 3e5 at Auction.-On TUES
DAY, the 9th day Of May next, in front Of the
OF - feet on Sth, between 6 and II streets north,
running back 80 feet inches. This property is
handsomely located little north Of the Patent
Office.
And at O'Clock, or Immediately after the sale
Of the above shall sell part Of Lot No. 6, Square
3S5, having front on Maryland avenue; near the
corner of 10th street west on the Island, Of SO f.
inches, running back 9 feet. This property Is
handsomely located On Maryland avenue, In the
most rapidly improving part Of the Island.
Terr-is liberal and made known at sale.
ap 30-ec&ds A. GREEN, Auct.
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By JAS. C. MCGUIRE. Auctioneer.
SMALL FRAME HOUSE AND LOT AZ
- Auciion.-On FRIDAY AFTERNOON,
May 9, at 6H O'Clock, on the premises, sba II
fronting 80 feet on Sixth street west, between Z
and X Sire Is north, running back SO feet n In ,
with the Improvements, consisting OF small
frame dwelling house, containing four rooms.
Terms One half cash the residue In eighteen
months, satisfactorily secured, bearing interest.
m2-d J. C.. MCGUIRE, Auct
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BY JAS G.. MCGUIRE. Auctic neer.
FUbNlTURE AND HOUSEHOLD EFF.
l. fects at Public Auction.-On FRIDAY
MORNING, May ID, at 10 O'Clock, at No. 562
Pennsylvania avenue, between lst and I'd streets
west, shall sell the Furniture and Effects OF a
family declining houst keeping, viz:
Mahogany Sofa, arm and Parlor Chairs
DO centre side, ard card Tables
Cane and wood seat Chairs, Lounges
Window Curtains, Shades, Clocks
Three ply. ingram, and other Carpets
OilclOth, Rugs, Stair Carpets
High and low post Bedsteads
Bureaus, Wardrobes, Washstands
Fourteen su peTior F Feather Beds, Bolsters and
Pillows
Excellent hair and husk Mattresses
Counterpanes, Comforts, Blankets
Mahogany dining snd side Tables
China, Glass, and CrockeTy Ware
Casters, Table Cutlery, Fire Irons
Mahogany Sideboard, Coffee Urn
Excellent cooking and other Stoves
Together with a general assortment Of Kitchen
Utensils
Terms S25 and Under, cash over that sum a
credit Of sixty and ninety days, for satisfactorily
endorsed notes, bearing interest.
p s. The House is for Rent; inquire on the
premises. JAS. G. MCGUIRE,
bid Auctloneer.
iCJ-The above sale is unavOIdabiy post.
poned until THURSDAY MORNING, May 9Th,
same hour and place. JAS. G. MCGUIRE,
m2-d Auctioneer.
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E'OR SALE-LOT MOI, IN SQUARE
L Washington, well located near the circle, ar d
with brick basement, on Bank street No. =
Georgetown, opposite the residence Of Col. Poe,
nearly new, the rooms large and convenient, in a
healthy neighb' rhoOd IL not sold I'm two weeks
II Will be for re't, and possession given immedi-
ately; For particulars Apply to T. A N NEWMAN,
No. 1l3 Bridge street. m3-3i.
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POR THE LADIES.

OPENING SUMMER MILLINERY THE
~ subscriber Is opening to-day a large @
and handsome lot Of goods adapted to the ~
approaching summer, among which may ~
be found some Of the prettiest Bonnets he has
ever shown, with an unusually large and well
assorted line Of Bonnet and Dress Trimmings and
the most desirable Embroideres, including some
very handsome Infants Dresses
Ladies' Dresses made In the best styles
NJ. WILLIAM,
ap 2s-2w Centre Market Space, Washington
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Financial.

New YORK, May 6.-Stocks are dull. Chi
cago and Rock Island 81; Michigan Southern
"a; New York Feutral 90; Pennsylvania Coal
Company ~; Reading Railroad S9s; Virginia
6's 49,; Missouri 6's So.
Sterling exchange is firm at 81 premium.
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FOB THE MAY BALLS.

WE HAVE NOW IN STORE BEAUTI-
~ tut assortment Of WREATHS, suit ,>kA i,
also, all kinds Of Flowers for aressinU The SSS
hair; and would respectfully request those VINO
VIII be In need o; such, to give us call at our
ancy ana Millinery store, No $40, Pennsylvania
sp2s-u HUTCHINSON & MUNRO.
DArEN ICE CREAM FREEZERS-ALI
l. sizes, Prices always low
sp2s 6. FRANCIS, 400 Seventh 4.
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IL Goats, Pants, and Vests,


NOAH WALKER co, MARBLE ball CLorYrse Enpo
hUs browns Hotel Building respectfully that
teir annual display of SPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHING
Is now really for inspection, comprising of
6ESTLEMEs Youths the and rich
est desisrs in material trimming and workmsnshp To
VINO sitdy exceence with economy in fashionable
from one Of the ost attractive Of goods in this CITY
at very reduced prices an
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Philadelphia Election

PHILADELPHIA, May 6, p. m Our muni
cipal election is progressing quietly. The
weather is beautiful, and large vote will be
cast. The general impression favors the cleo
ton of the Democrats ticket.
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South Carolina and the Cincinnati conven.

COLUMBIA, S. c., May 5.-Tbe State Convsn-
ton to elect delegates to the Democratic
National Convention met this evening Hon.
Z. M Pickens was chosen permanent Presi-
1en'' and spoke at length In favor Of the State
being represented at Cincinnati The con.
vention then adjourned until tomorrow.
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By JAS C. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
AND HOUSEKEEPINl

FURNITURE AND HOUSEKEEPING
Il Effects at Public sale.-On WEDNES-
DAY MORNING, May 9TH, at 10 O'Clock, at the
residence Of lady declining housekeeping, on
18th street, between T. and streets, shall sell
the urniture and L household Effects.
Mahogany ca e Pianoforte and Stool
DO Sofa and Paflor Chairs
Do card, pier, and side Tables
Walnut What-not, mantel Clock, Girandoles
Car and wood seat Chairs, Shades
Brussels and Ingram Carpets, Mattings
Bedsteads, Bureaus, Washstands
Mahogany Sidehoards, Dining Table
China Tea Set Glassware, Cutlery
Excellent Cook Stove, Kitchen Utensils.
Terms: $50 and under, cash; over that sum a
credit of 80 and 60 days. for satisfactorily endorsed
notes, bearing interest j. c. MCGUIRE,
m2-d Auctioneer.
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NOR RENT.-THE UNEXPIRED TERM
4 Of the present occupant, ending the 18th Of
November next, the house No. 292 H street north,
between 18th and 18th streets, Flint Ward, now
occupied by Major Denny The house will be
rentet alone or with the furniture or he
Will be so d, hut If not rented or sold at private
sale will be disposed Of at auction. For terms
apply on the premises or to w. BRUNNER No
2ll 6 street. mS-Iw#
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OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT PUBLIC PRINTING
Washington, May S, 1856
DUPLICATE PROPOSALS WILL BE RE
II ceived at this Office until the 18th day Of Nav
inst, at IL O'Clock, for eng raving upon copper
for the use Of the Senate and House Of Represen-
tatives, n the best manner certain quarto plates
10y inches, Of natural history, conch oiogy, and
geology, TO ACCOMPANY the reports OF the pacifc
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.
Contrs cts will be entered into with, ard bonds
with security will be REQ uirt from the successful
bidders for the faithful execution OF their con-
tracts.
II is to be distinctly understood that no bids
will be entertained from any parties not directly
engaged in, and PRACTICALLY acquainted with the
style Of work bid for and that the contracts will
in all cases, be awarded to the lowest and best
bidder
The bids will state prize, and but ore price for
the work bid for, and the time required for the
execution Of the work and must be addressed,
one TO the chairman Of the Committee on Engrav-
ing, House CT Representatives, United States,
and one to A. u. Seaman, Superintendent Of Pub
lie Printing, Washington, ID. G., and be endorsed
on The outside of-the envelope {" Proposals for
Copper plate Engraving A. G. SEAMAN,
m5-td Superintendent
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AUCTION SALES.

on ono BUSHELS MILL OFFAII
AAeSOO for sale at Auction.-O FRI
pa next, at II O'Clock a. m, Will be sold al
the Pioneer Mills, Alexandria
20 QUO bushels fthe different descriptions Of Mil
Onh. m6-3t
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ID Cramps.-Ihe most effec,uaI remedy

or Ia the stomach, Cholerl MorbC any other
rtomach dersngenent the free of HOSTEITERS
SIoAACh BirTERS- The coming general brings
us periodical diseases, all OF which avoided by
eJ use of these Bit.ers. Therefore every am should
lie supplied with them in time family medicine they
nave no equal Their medical virtues te.ted BY
onr most eminent physicians adopted their practice
whenever tonic required. For by Druggists gene
ally. I'm 2-lwl JAMRSN cIIf1S 80,
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BY JAS e. MCGUIRE, Auctionesr
VALUABLE LOTS ON THE ISLAND AT

Puel1c Auction.-On THURSDAY AF.
ses, shall sell Let No az, In SQUARE No e63
situated at the corner of 1aH street west and south
b street, having front Of 4s feet 4 inches, run
ming back "a feet This is ore Of the nos. desi
being located On high ground and ommsnding
generally. WY
Immediately after the above, shall sell Lot 90,
inches on Eleventh street we, { between MARYLAND
avenue and south street, running back % feet
to 81 feet alley.
Terms: One-third cash the residue In 6 and
u months, with interest satisfactorily secured
Md JAS. G. MCGUIRE, Auct,r
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TINE SUBSCRIBER WILL RECE,y,

TtHE SUBSCRIBER WILL RECEIVE
Il from Annapolis, on Wednesday~ ~
morning, the 9TH instant, car load&N (ol
OF OYSTERS, In the shells, fresh N5Xgy
from the waters OF the Chesapeake ~
and twice a week through the season VIII fur
nish hotel keepers with shucked Oysters deliy
cred to them by leaving their names and quaint
ties with the subscriber.
Also, Hard and Soft CRABS will be regularly
received and furnished thrOugho the season.
A. ANDERSON, Agent,
m 3-3t* tOrgan) III south f st.
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DOR RENT.-A HOUSE ON THE CORNER
l. Of Maryland avenue and I'd street. Apply
to Mr. THOMAS McGRATH, on the premises,
or to Mr. GREASON, corner Of 13 and streets.
m3-St&
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I ONDON PORTER, BROWN STOUT
IL and Scotch Ale.
10 casks BYPASS" and "Tennett's" London Por.
ter and Brown Stout
casks "Byass" Brown Stout, lin quarts)
casks "YOun2ersn and tTennett'sn Scotch
Ale
Just received direct from the importers and for
sale low by WILLIAM NJ. CRIPrS,
IN got 81 La. av., betw 9th and 7th sts
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BY JAS. C. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.

ny 'tS. .. McU IKE, Auctioneer.
nESiRABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY
- on Tenth street, near Pennsylvania av.
enue.. On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON,
feli part OF Lot No. S in Square No $50, fronting
on Ienth street west, between C street north and
fennsvlvania avenue, with the Improvements,
consisting OF two-story brick Dwelling House
and back building, containing rooms
Terms: One-thrd cash the residue in six ard
WE'VE months for notes bearing interest, and Sc
cured by deed trust on the premises
mo-u j. G. MCGUIRE, Auct
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take pleasure IN calling the reaers TO thss,
LcIebses Here, In roson where the Bronchial TrocL
are known, they are household words eed no stim
20 End them but to readers Canada the west
a indeed everywhere chesrfuIy testimony from
persona knoWiedgs TO their ecacyBallOu's Pictorial
SoId oy Drnsssts everywhere j. II. Reed Co. Chica
r. Eckstsin, Cincinnati Westsrn Agents
spZ'-iW JAS. N. CALLAN, Agent, Washington, DC.
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Gardeners Indian Lverwort ana t
the cure OF coughs colds Group, &c This preparation has
ood the sst Tor ts past twenty years. ever
VIII stand unrivalIee II Is by
throughout the nted states and British Provinces.
Agent. 1859 ~
s2 30-Iw IT. GILMAN Washington snsci,I ,rsn,
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CORPORATION 200 Corpo
" ration Of Washington Stock for sale at
feb 2S-u CHUBB BROTHER8
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FOR SALE AND RENT.
[Ses first page for other Rem. and Sale no,tes,

FOR EN- IA DWELLING HOUSE
handsomely finished, with ten rooms newly
Papered, and all the modern Improvements.
Possession given Immediately. pply at No
353 | street, between 18th and 14th. 1t
Il Immediately, a furnished house in the First
Ward containing IL rooms, location healthy and
neighborhood pleasant. Inquire at No go north
/ stfeet near 10Th. In 6-eo3t*
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AUCTION SALES.

ByJAS c. MCGUIRE. Auctioneer
VERY VALUABLE BUILDING LOT ON
ID, near 18th street, at Auctiens--On
THURSDAY AFTERNOON, May sth, at u
II and IL, In SO uare No a93, fronting about %
ieet on north ID STREET, between 18th and 18th
streets west, running back an average depth Of
. Iefms: One third cash the residue In 6 and
IL months, for notes bearing interest and secured
oy deed OF trust on the premises
I1ie perfect. JAS. G. MCGUIRE,
luo-u Auctioaeer.
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By WALL BARNARD CO, Auctioneers
DEREMPTGRY SALE OF COTTAGE

By WALL BARNARD CO, Auctioneers.
DEKEMPTGRY SALE OF COTTAGE
l. Residence At Public Auction.-On
THURSDAY AFTERNOON, May 1, at AK
O'Clock, In front Of the premises, we will sell
Lots and F, in square go, subdivision, on x
street, between and l. streets, west side Inn
proved with a beautiful two story and attic frame
Cottage, nearly new, not having been built over
eighteen months. II contains seven rooms, pam
tries. &c. The location is good, and In fastim-
proving part Of the city. The attention Of those
In want Of good house is invited to the above
guaranteed.
WALL, BARNARD & co, Auct's.
VIII also be sold, In front of the premises
Immediately after the above sale, two Frame
Houses, In square 499, Lot No Is, located In the
East side fronting 10 feet each, running back 100
feet deep, to a wide alley, improved by two frame
Buildings which will be sold separate or together
both Of which will be sold without reserve.
Terms Of sac, as above mentioned.
WALL, BARNARD d CO.,
ap3 dts Auctioneers.
The above sale is unavoidabIy post.
pOned on account OF the weather until TO-MOR-
ROW AFTERNOON, May I'd, at the same hour
and places. WALL, BARNARD & CO,
mid Auctioneers.
DThe above sale Is further postponed
on accou. Of the rain until MONDAY AFTER
NOON same hour and place.
1t WALL, BARNARD CO.
III The above snle is further postponed
until FRIDAY AFTERNOON, May 9, when II
will positively be sold, at O'Clock
m Cd WALL, BARNARD Il CO.
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ONLY TWENTY CENTS a hundred for fine but
adhesive envelopes. For sale at Alexande
hdamson's, Seventh street, opposite the Pos
Office.
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ap 2s-2w Centre Market Space, Washing
Girard Fire and Marine Insurance Co..

Of PHILADELPHIA, INSURES AGAINST
" Loss or Damage, by FIRE, Buildings, Mer-
cuandise, furniture, &c in Washington city, or
the country. POLLARD WEBB,
Agent, No. 5l2 Seventh ST., opp.
ap 2i-lm National Intel. Once.
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BOARDING,

BOARD, &c.-MES. BATES, ON THE 3. w.
- corner OF Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street
ispreParcd 10 accon Inodateg entlemenwithrooms
with or without beard. Every effort vi II be made
to render those comfortable who may favor her
With their patronage. ant;
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WATCH RETuRNs-Benjamin Kurtz, assault,
On Mayor Towers, at the fire last night, hold
to bail for court by Justice Stevens
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS

FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Nh HoUAk PAINTING IEI.EGRAPH.
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TIE CIRCUS has arrived, and opens to nigh,
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ACcIDENr.AOn Sunday, son of Capt. f. A
Tucker was severely injured by car running
upon his foot. The little fellow narrowly es
capped being made a cripple during his life.
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WANTED TO RENT.-A GOOD STORE
w room with cellar beneath, there must be
gHod water on the premises II must be between
18th and 9th streets, near the avenue. Address
Box No 5 Star Office. m3-3t
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BY JAS. c. MCGUIRE, Aucticnefr

BY JAS. c. MCGUIRE, Aucticneer
SMALL AND ID Z 81 ABL T. FRAME
y dwelling House at Auction.-On TUES
DAY AFTERNOON, May 18th, at 6 O'Clock.
on the premises, shall sell Parts Of Lots num-
oered IL and ~, in the subdivision Of Square No
SIS, commencing for the same on Fourth street
west IL feet III inches from the southwest corner
OF said lot numbered H. and rum Ing thence north
along said street Ia feet, thence east IS feet and
thence south Ia feet, thence west IS feet to said
street, being the place Of beginning, with the i'm
provemenfs, consisting Of a new ard neatly bu III
dwelling house, containing rooms, with a good
cellar
The above property is situated on Fourth street
west, between and streets north, in rapidly
improving part OF the city, and is very desirable
to persons desiring small neat dwelling-house
Terms: One-fourh cash; residue In 8, IL, and
Is months, for notes bearing Interest, secured by
deed Of trust on the premises.
me d J. G. MCGUIRE, Auct
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DANIEL CAMPBELL, IN CLOSING HIS
IL present business, would thank his customers
for their kind patronage, and In doieg so, states
that their respective accounts are made out, and
that prompt payment viii be expected. All TO
whom he Is indebted viii please present their
bills mS-u
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- Excellent Furniture and Household Eff.
fects at Public Sale.-On TUESDAY MORN
ING, May 18th, at 10 O'Clock, at the residence of
Louis Janin, ESQ, corner of 18th and II streets,
SHALL sell all his excellent Furniture and House
Keeping Effects, comprising
Superior Rosewood satin damask covered parlor
furniture, consisting Of two French Sofas
six arm Chairs, and six parlor Chairs, made
to order In Paris
Handsome Frenc n -pla'e mantel and pier Glass
Slabs, and Brackets
Two rich siX-light gas chandeliers
Rosewood maIblc-top centre and sofa Tables
w alnut Whatnot', reception Chairs, &c.
Damash and Lace Curtains, Cornlce, &c.
Several choice oil Paintings and EngTavings
Superior Velvet. Brussels, and Three ply Carpets
Oilclcth, Mating, handsome Rugs
Mahogany extension Table, Marble tops ideboard
Oak dining Chairs, side Tables
French chiLa, ranite Dinner, Dessert, and Tea
ware, Glassware
Elegant mahogany high post Bedsteads, with
heavy cornice and canopy
Handsome enamelled Cottage Set
Mahogany Elizabethian Podsteads, wardrobes
Dressing Tables, Bureaus. Washstands
Excellent Hair and Husk Matt esses
Bolsters and Pillows, Blankets, Sheets, Spreads
Cane-seat Chairs, Toilet Sets. Shades
-Four Iron Settles FOR porch or garden seats
Datrobe, open front, and other stoves
Kitchen Uteu sils, &c.
Terms: $50 and under cash ; over that sum a
creditof go and day. for satisfac orily endorsed
notes, bearipg interest J. e. MCGUIRE,
mod Auctioneer.
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4" HIAwArHA" AT CARUsI's.-Mrs. Lesder-
nier might well feel proud of her audience,
consisting so largely as it did of persons whom
scarcely any other possible1iterary attraction
would have drawn out. Nor, we are sure,
did the audience regret their presence. As
than ever in Longfellow and his most exqui-
site original and aboriginal Hiawatha. This
talented lady, We see, gives a recitation to-
night at Liberty Hail. Alexandria. Our Alex
andria friends will do themselves favor by
attending
LEAP YEAR SERBNADE.-Monday night o
young gentleman, residing just beyond the
city limits, was complimented with sere-
made by several young ladies. Our informant
says that several solos, duets, &C., were per-
formed in fine style, and that it was quite a
musical treat to our country neighbors One
of the pieces was beautiful solo that re-.
quired great fexibility Of voice to perform
properly; and the lady who sang it did so with
ease and grace. Other pieces would have
been performed, but a rather large audience
beginning to assemble, the fair serenaders
took to their carriage and returned to tho city.
GoAr ALLEY GANG The following mem.
bers OF this disOrderly crowd were arrested
yesterday by Officer Wollard and taken be-
fore Justice Smith, charged with fighting
Martha Stewart, Ellen Hall and Julia Gautt,
held to bail for peace Martha Tucker alias
Granton, and Jane Bell, dismissed. All COL
Ored.
FIGHT ON THE AVENUE Early last night
fight occurred on the corner of Sixth street
and the Avenue between two young gentle
men. Neither was seriously injured, and they
were separated and sent off before the watch
men, who were close upon them, arrived to ar.
rest the parties.
CONFIRMED The following additional nomi-
| nations of justices of the peace for the county
of Washington, District of Columbia, hsve
been confirmed, viz Thomas j Williams, W.
A. Waugh, Daniel Rowland, James Gull, and
Sales J. Bowen.
GoINa TO WORK Several of the Justices of
the Peace for the county of Washington,
whose appointments were recently confirmed
by the Senate, have entered upon the discharge
Of their official duties.
ACCIDENT Sunday, son of Capt F. A.
Tucker was severely injured by a car running
upon his foot. The little fellow narrowly es-
capped being made cripple during his life
ONLY TWENTY CENTS hundred for fine buff