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ALNwICk FRENCH ENGLISH FE.
MALE SEMINARY

FUh b bU-fhUING PUPILS.
SITUATED SIXTEEN MILES ON TUR
- Baltimore and Washington Railroad and
Turnpike, and two miles souIh Of the Village of
Laurel.
VI. A. TYSON & SISTERS respectfully I'm.
form their patrons and others that Ii is thefr In.
tentiOn TO close, permanently, their day school in
the city on the 2lst A pril, and that the summer
term Of their Alnwick Institution will open on
MONDAY, May 5th. I
Applications may be male at their city resi-.
dence, until LIST Nav, or by letter addressed to the
Laurel Post Once, Md
N. B.-Eyery facility Is afforded for the acqui.
lnon OF the French Language and Music. - .
ap li-dtMaylO
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POR THE LADIES.

Opening SUMMER MILLINERY-THE
" subscriber is opening to-day a large ~T
and handsome lot OF goods adapted to the ~ ~
approaching summer, among which may N0
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 Embroideries, including some
very handsome Infants Dresses
Ladies' Dresses made in the best styles.
M. WILLIAM,
ap2s-2w Centre Market Space, Washington.
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DARE CHANCE-THE UNDERSIGNED
IL offers FOR sale those beautiful Lots situated
On Sd street, few feet south Of Pa avenue. Their
situation cannot be excelled for either business or
residence sites, and will be sold at great sacri
fce. H. G.. narrower.
Terms small cash payment, and the bal
ance In 1, 2, 3, and years. Residence, No 6,
north street, Capitol Hill. feb 23-u
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EOR PRIVATE SALE-A VERY NEAT,
Il convenient, three story frame House, with
house contains ten rooms, all private a side
alley, and the privilege Of a back alley The
above house is situated on the north side Of Mas
sachusetts avenue, between eth and 5th streets,
No. 50i. For iurther information please call as
above. Possession given In few days IL the
above Is Rot sold I'm few days 1t will be for rent.
2l-n
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BAJOU'S KID AND OTHER GLOVES
mo. II. SMOOT, No. 119 BRIDGE STREET,
Georgetown, has received, from Newe--
York, ladies Baiou's KID GLOVES LNlD |
white, black and colored; gents. do do ;liIl lU
ladies and gents. Jaffsta Silk and Lisle Wp wy
Thread Gloves. Also, first rate assortment of
bleached and brown Cotton Hose, all qualities !;
bleached, brown and fancy Half Hose; misses
and boys Hose and H ali Hose
Particular attention being paid to keeping a
good assortment Of the very best makes of The
above goods, purchasers may depend upon get
ting good article as cheap as the same quality
csn be bought elsewhere.
m 1-tr JOHN n. SMOOT
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BUILDING HARDwaRE.

BUILDING HARDWARE.
ID X U N 8 IN WANT OF BUILDING
HARDWARE, such as Mortice, Rim, "a
Dead and Closet Locks; Porcelain and Min ~
er.l Door Knobs; Shutter Knobs; Parliament n
Blind Hinges; Loose aud Fast Joint Door .
Hinges, all sizes; 6imblst Screws Round
Square, Shutter and Flush Bolts Sash and Shut.
Ter Fa'teningsi Nails; Sash Weights and Cords;
Brads; dc would do well tn give us call as we
feel confident we can, from our great variety suit
them Having bought our goods for cash we are
enabled to sell them as cheap as can be had this
eide OF manufactures. for the ready money
HARVEY & ADAMS
325 Pa. avenue, south side four doors
ap 2S-eoim from corner uh at
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Houses, &c. for Rent and Sale

EOk SA LE.-TWO OF THE MOST
valuable lots for private residences in the citv
Situated on 9Th street, near II , west side Inquire
at Mrs HUMPHREYS, No. S35, South street
site City Hall. an % 9w&
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NEW PATENT FLUID LAMP.


IT Is WELL KNOWN TO ALL PERSONS
l. who deal In or are acquainted with lamps that
Fluid LAM, with circular wick safe, and
not liabe to heat, so constructed that the light
could be controlled and regulated, has been
great desideratum ever since fluid has been used
1t t4as wei known that no such Lamp has until
now been offered to the public.
Such Lamp we now present, which burns
with clear, strong light, and with steadiness
which renders II superior to gas for purposes
Of reading and writing. And 1t will burn with
undtminished fame uatl The fluid In the Lamp
Is entirely consumed
The material used is common burning fluid.
known also by the names Of ETHEREAL Oil and
Spirit Gas.
The Lamp is very simple In its construction
and easily trimmed; the light can be regulated as
perfectly as gas-light, so that no more need be
consumed than Is wanted.
This Lamp Is peculiarly adapted to the purpose
OK lighting churches and public halls, while for
lighting parlors, reading, writing or sewing, It
has no equal.
For sale by J. r.. McGREGOR
54 Seventh street, between Louisiana
ap 25-eo2w avenue and ID street.
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PROPOSALS FOR GUNPOwDER.
ORDNANCE OFFICE,

WARRINGTON, AprilS3, 1855
PROPOSALS ARE lNVITEDcFROM TIE
Powder Manufacturers Of the country for fur g.
nishing Flvs Thousand Barre Of Gunpowder
or any portion Of that quantity not less than one
thousand barrels. -Four ffths Of the Powderto
lie furnished must be Cannon Powder and one
fifth Musket Powder; and the whole amount that
may be ordered must be delivered at the harbor of
New York by the 1st Of August, 1856, and not
sooner than the Goth July, 1856 Contracts will
be entered into only with those who can give sat-
iSfactOry assurance Of their ability to manufacture
Powder OF the quality required for Government
use. The proportions OF the ingredients of Powder
for the military service are rs parts Of nitre Is
parts Of charcoal, and 10 parts OF sulphur The
Ingredients to be used in the manufacture must be
Of the highest degree Of purity; the nitre must
not consain more than 1-3OO1th part Of chlorides;
the charcoal must be Obtained from sound vi!IO,c
or poplar tcoOd, OF not more than three or four
years growth aud the sulphur Of such purity
hat In burning 1OO grains In glass vessel the
IesiduuIn shall not exceed small fraction Of a
grain. The Powder must be packed in barrels of
One hundred pounds each; the barrels to be made
OF well seasoned white oak, and hooped with
hickory or cedar hoops the latter prefcrable) de-
prived Of their bark the hoops to cover two
thirds Of the barrel, and TO be secured by copper
nails; instead Of bung on the side, a screw hole
one and half inch diameter must be made In the
head Of the barrel, and closed by wood screw
with an octagonal head, not projecting beyond the
ends Of the slaves, with washer under IT Of thin
leather stepped Ia solution Of bees In spin its
OF turpentine, and piece Of clOt glued over the
head Of the screw plug.
The ingredients, and also the powder, during
a,d after fabrication will be subject to inspec-
ion and proof by officers Of the Ordnance Depart.
msnt, as laid down n the Ordinances Manual ITO
whica bidders are referred } ane non will be re-
ceiyed unless approved by the inspector The In.
spection will be made at the powder works and
certificates will be given by the inspector TO the
contractors, on the presentation Of which, with
receipts, by the ordnance officer stationed In the
bsrbOr Of New York. for the powder delivered
there, payment will be made to the full amount
The proposals must state the price per 100
pounds, (barfel included. } and must be endorsed
- Proposals for Gunpowder," " and directed to the
undersigned, at the Ordnance Once, Washing
ton, ID. q, where they will be opened on the 2ith
Of May In the presence of the bidders or Of such
Of them as may choose to appear
IL. X. CRAIG,
Colonel Of Ordnance
Philadelphia Argus; Day Book and Military
Argus, New York; Boston Post; and Hartford
Times. Each Of the above papers win send one
Of the papers containing the advertisement, and
also their bills, 10 the Ordnance Once.
ap H-dr2iMay
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WATCHES.
MI w. GAIT & BRO. OFFERS CON-
Nls stantly complete assortment Of superior
Watches. They call particular attention TO those
made by
L Cooper, d. Adams Sons, David
Taylor, Dixon, Oraig, and others, London
M Il. Tobias Dc Co, r. d J. Beeslry. Joseph
Johnson, Blundell d Co Liverp >ol.
Jules yurgenson, Copenhagen.
Also, Vacheron COnstantine's celebrated &C.
neva Watches, which, from their size and style,
are peculiarly suited for ladies.
The above, with those by every other maker
are offered at the lowest rates.
81. w. GAIT & BRO Jewellers,
ap l2-du 224 Pa av bet 9th and 10Th sis
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B"Keep your dog away from me-" saida
dandy to Q butcher boy. =
as!tDarn the dog, he's alxsys altar pnS-
pies, " said the boy.
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,,o-,c.lNo, 55s.l

NOTICE OF The REh,OyAL, M rup
y LAND OFFICE FROM CAHABA T0
GkEENVlLLE, IN THE STATE OF ALA.
Congress entitled - An act authorIzino cbsnaos
in the ovation OF land oraces,n approved Mascb
lS3 y, II Is hereby declared and made Lnovvr
that the land once for the sale Of public lands at
CAHABA, In the State Of ALABAMA will he 70
moved from the town Of Cahaba to 6REENvIIIS
in said district, from and after the sixteenth day
Of June next. ~
Given under my hand, at the city Of Washing.
ton, this 24th day OF April, A. ID. 1886
BY order Of the President:
THOS A. HENDRICKS
Commissioner Of the General Land Once.
ap 25-1aw6w Tsat
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Wal ABLE FARM FOR SALE, CON-
tanning 80 acres situated \ mile east Of the
Rockville Turnpike Road, and az from Wssh-
ington city. ills well watered, and on II a good
supply Of fire wood and young orchard The i'm
prOvements are small frame dwelling and sta
BILE. 1t possesses all the advantages requisite to
make a garden Of great value, or a dairy farm,
and a plea ant residence The terms will be
made easy. Apply to POLLARD WEBB, No.
sig Seventh street, opposite National Intelligen-
Ger Once. an 22-tf
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CHAUNCY wARRINER,
MATCHMAKER AND JEWELER,
AND DEALER IN
zine Watches. IeWelry. and Silver .W0fe.

AND DEALER IN
Fine Watches, Jewelry, and Silver Ware.
GOLD SEALS, FOB AND VEST CHAINS,
" FINE yEWELRY, SILL
YER SPOONS, FORKS, A&SS
GOBLETS, CUPS, &C., for 1SSS@0
sale at New York prices. RkASSzeeszs1SsS
= REPAIRING.- The Chronometer, Duplex,
Lever, Cylinder, Repeating, Musical, and other
WATCHES repaired. Also, JEWELRY, &c.
No. $40 PKNNsYLvANIA AVENUE, betw'n Sixth
End Seventh streets, Browns Hotel building, sign
Of the GOLDEN WATCHES
ap 19-u Washington.
NEW SUMNER ARRANGEMENTS.
N ADDITION TO OUR PREMIUM MIN
Il eral Waters, Mead, Ale, and Porter, we q
have made such arrangements as will enable "A
us to keep constantly on hand a large supply ~
OF the following articles, most Of which have y
been carefully prepared by scientific men, as tom
les for weak and delicate persons Ginger Wine,
Native Port Wine prepared from native fount
Blackberry Brandy, Raspberry do, Cherry, lose
Cordial Cinnamon, Anise, Curacao, Stomach Bit
ters, Wine, Steutons Raspberry, Blackberry,
Strawberry, Pine Apple, Vanilla, Lemon and 9th
er Syrups; Extracts OF Sarsaparila for cleansing
the blood, and host Of other articles too nune-
r0us to mention.
All orders left at our Depot, or with the drivers
OF our wagons promptly attended to.
m 1-tf Army d SHINN, Georgetown.
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BOOTS SHOES AND CATERS

BOOTS SHOES AND CATERS
EOR SPRING AND SUMNER WEAR -
good assortment Of the above goods -S6n
for Ladies', Gentlemen, Misses, BOYS
and Children's wear, can be fo5nd at r"
HARMON BURNS'S,
Jus Pa. avenue, between 4 and 9th streets,
few doors east Of National Hotel
Just received, fresh supply Of Day & Martins
real Japan BLACKIN6, direct from the manu-
facturers. m m2eo2v
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THE EVENING STAR,
PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON,
tExCEPT Sunday

NN17AOhE SOANDhf ~
~ tks Sfsr Bsi!disgs, sorssy Of PssssylvssSs
ssssss ssd ElsvsstA street,
BY ". .. LAGH,
E'u he seTved to subscribers by carriers al SIX
AND A QUARTER GENTS, payable weekly
70 the Agents; papers served In packages at 5K
cents Per month. To nail subscribers the sub
Scription price is THREE DOLLARS AND FIF-
rY CENTS year !. s6voses, TWO DOLLARS
for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three
Honths; for less than three months at the rate Of
9k cents a week.
ICr SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT.
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MARBLE AND BReWN stone WORKS

Pa. arenue, betvesn 18th and 19th streets.
TNHE UNDERSIGNED KEEPS ON HAND
Il and makes to order on the most reasonable
terms s-MONUMENTS, TOMBS, GRAVE
STONES, MANTELS, TABLE TOPS, MAR
BILE, and ENCAUSTIC TILES for Flooring.
Also all kinds Of plain and ornamental Marble
and Brown Stone Work for building purposes
executed with promptness, and at as low prices
as can be had elsewhere.
ap 10-eoly ...,-. IL. PARRY.
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ORDNANCE OFFICE

WksHIssroN, May 1, 1856.
I'HE WHOLE QUANTITY OF WDER
l. required under the above advertisement Is re-
duced TO three thousand barrels, four ffths Of Il
to he cannon powder and one-f III mu shet powder
with all the Oeher conditions Of the above adver
tisenent unchanged II X CRAIG,
Colonel Of Ordnonce
The papers authorized TO publish the call for
Proposals for n-powder, dated April 70, win
please ieseTt this notice Immediately under that
advertisement m9-td
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FOR RENT.FOR A TERN OF WEARS,

EOR SALE.-A SMALL FRAME HOUSE
and Lot on sth street, between X and l., Lot
fronting 25 feet, with depth Of &c feet inches
Terms reasonable. Location unsurpassed. Apply
to ROBERT. A PAYNE, Druggist, corner attn
street ard Mass. avenue. milf
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NOR SALE.-THE UNEXPIRED TERM
l. OF a lease, now two years and eleven months,
OF the store rooms on Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween 11th and 12:h streets, lately occupied by
Mrs GARRETT ANDERSON, Is now cred for
sale For terms be pleased to apply to the SUBJ
scriber.
IL not sold by the 10th Of this month the said
rooms will be for rent. g. NJ DAVIS,
m Idiot Trustee
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No. 5S1.
Notice Of the removal Of the land office from
bRowSsvILLE to CHArFIELD, IN the Terri.
tory of MINNESOTA.
= ions OF the act Of Congress entitled San act
autnorizing changes in the location of Land of.
nees, approved March Cd, 1883, it is hereby de.
.l Ilaieu ana maze known that the land office for
district" in the Territory Of Minnesota. will he
removed from the town Of Brownsville. It's nres.
ent location, TO Oh itfeld, in said Territory. on
and at or the 3lst day Of May ne,t. 'A
Given under my hand, at the CITY of yy..h,n,,
ton, this I'd day Of April, A. ID. 1856.
BY order Of the President:
THOS.A HENDRICKS.
Commissioner General Land Ofce
ap 5-law6w o0e'
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GAS LIGHT.-GAS LIGHTw

Attcdys sxre, aud under yoKr otcn control,
EhLLAHER & SMITH HAVING PER-
VI fected their PORTABLE GAS GENERA
TOR, now offer It to the public, assuring them
that 1t is fee from all the objections which have
been urged against other inventions for accom-
plishipg artificial illumination Ii will generate
more Gas, at less expense, than any other Appa-
ratus, take up less space, and is free from all
noxious odOrs while its original cost is fifty Per
cent. less. For Public Buildings or Pfi,ate
Dwellings this GENERATOR will be found pecu-
liarly applicable, and In the country highly ad-
vantageous, as the Gas can be manufactured
from any kind Of grease that Is now considered
valueless and thrown away. 1t is very simple in
Its construction, not liable to get ont Of order and
can be tended with entire ssfety by an ignorant
servant, or child, without the least danger.
The patentees do not think 1t necessary In an
advertisement, to give any long description of
their GAS GENERATOR, those des rous Of being
supplied will examine for themselves, they
would, therefore, respectfully refe the public to
the Gas Fitting and Plumbing Establishment Of
MILLER & CUNNINGHAM,
No 2i3 Pennsylvania avenue, sourh eide,
Who are the sole and General Agents, where the
Gas can be seen burning, and ali particulars as
certained relative to the Generator, &c. ap i4-Im
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CLCE n DRESSING AND DYEING ES.
TABLiSEMENT.
IAE SUBSCRIBER HAVING RE-ESTAB-
l. lished himself In the above business is PRE-
pared to DYE silk, MeIino, and Delatne Dresses;
silk, Damask and Merino Curtains; Grape and
Hlerino Shawls dyed or blesched. Gents Coats,
Pants, Vests, Clcaks and Mantels cleansed or re-
dye III DENHAM
No. 249 south side Pa avenue, between 18th and
18th streets, opposite Gautler's Confectionery.
dp 1l-1m$
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A PRIVATE ESALE.-EIGHTEEN SMALL
"A building lots for sale, corner Of l. street and
New Hampshire Avenue, near the circle, First
Ward, ranging In price from 80 to l6O dollars
each. Terms from 5 to Is dollars per month Par
ties purchasing with the view Of builGipg thereon
lumber or bricks (at market prIces) to the amount
Of $50 dollars will be advanced thereon, secured
by deed Of tEu3t on the property. Title indspu-
table. For any other information apply to III.
PARRY, Marble Yard, Pa. av., bet. 18th & 18th
Sks. DlQ-1rn
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DiTEN ICE CREAM FREEZERS, ALL
1 sizes Prices always low. .-llE3 aioll
ap29 g. FRANCIS, 400 Seventh Il.
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t'OR SALE-THE ADVERTISER WILL
Il sell at private sale between now and the frst
OF August, a very desirable Lot neatly enclosed,
win small two story frame house on 1t, situ-
ated on the corner OF Virginia avenue and 23d
street, and fronting "a feet on Virginia avenue
IL is In the immediate neighborhood Of the OBJ
servatory. Persons wishing to purchase can
examine the property at any time, when the terms
OF sale can be ascertained m I-lm&
EOR RENT-FOR A TERN OF YEARS,
y UNEMPLOYED LOTS IN SQUARE No.
375.The subsc rIber will lease for term of about
eight years, the Unimproved Lots in square No
375, In the city Of Washington He invites pro-
nosals until the 10th Of this month for lease of
It; and IL not disposed Of bv that day, he will
then make leases OF detached parcels thereof
Undoubted security for the payment Of the rents,
will be required. (m2-12td) r. SMITH.
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GUN UMBRELLAS.-A VERY SUPERB
- or assortment, with steel and whale
bone flames. Prices low At Nv
GEO. H. b. WHITE & CO.'S W
Cents F Furnishing Establishment, ~
IN o-eo3t S2 Pa. av. bet. 9th and 10th SITS
WBITE BEAVER AND FELT HATS.
w Just received, Of all STYLES Call at ~
GEO. h. WRITE CO.'S N
Fashionable Hat and Cap Store, -
m 6-eo3t 332 Pa. av. bet 9th and 10th SITS,
STRAW HATS.-A FULL ASSORTMENT
~ for men and bows, for sale cheap, at
GEO. H. b WHITE & CO.'S,
Fashionable Hat and Cap Store,
mt o-eoB 332 Pa av bet 9th and 1bth SITS.
REAL ESTATE AND LAND AGENCY.
HENRY N. LANSDALE AND JONATHAN
Il Il kIRKWOOD have entered into partnership,
under the frm Of LANSDALE & KIRKWOOD,
for the purchase and sale Of all kinds Of City
Property Also, Farms and Lands, and any prop
er,y connected with farming. They will also at
Claims, buying and selling stocks, or other busi-
ness requiring the services Of an Agency.
Conveyancing carefully executed.
once No: Sl4 Seventh street, opposite the Ma
tional lntelligencer. m 6-eo2t#
BONNETS: BONNETS!!
"E HAVE JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER
pnn w ST new supply OF Ladies' and Misses "a
10 dozen children's Shaker Hoods at 62xc.
10 do do Fancy CAPS, do.
w. EGAN & SON,
No 423 south side Penn avenue,
IN 2-6t Sd door east 7th street.
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REFRIGERATORS
or THE MOST APPROVED KIND, JUST
" received at the House furnishing Store Of the
subscriber
Also, large supply Of new FURNITURE
made to order, and will be sold very low for cash
or approved paper. N. Nj. McGREGOR,
mar 3l-eo6w No S3O 7th street
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ONLY 12K CENTS.

- :" VNLX TN VEN1os
DUCKLEY,S CELEBRATED SONG BOOK
ID for the parlor, containing collection Of new
and popular Songs, as sung by BuckleY,s New
Orleans serenaders at their opera house, Broad.
way, New York. For sale by the agent,
ALEX ADAMSON,
mar 92<3m 7th street, opposite Post Once.
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LADIES',

LADIES.
Your Immediate Attention is most respect.
fully Solicited y
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A NY PERSON POSSESSING REAL ES-
4 tate, that viii satisfy the Georgetown Build
ing Association, can OBJ ain that amount at once
on very favorable terms, on application to
T.. X. LUNDY,
ap26 128 Bridge st. Georgetown
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AMERICAN AND FRENCH PAPEK.
hANGlNGS.
AM IN RECEIPT OF MY SPRING AS
L sortment Of PAPERHANGNGS, embracing
all the latest styles ana best patterns Of the most
celebrated manufacturers Of Europe and tbis
country, to which invite the attention Of my
friends and the public.
have also in store a large assortment Of LACE
and TASSELS, WINDOW SHADES. and
WINDOW CORNIES
JOHN ALEXANDER,
ap 3o-eosw No. 240 Penn avenue
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SHAD AND HERRING "ALIvE.n
nEALERS AND FAMILIES DESIROUS
or HERRSG Hs PISiSTag for sRe ,stdns ssst c,D
have them delivered at market prices, immedi.
ately upon being caught by leaving their orders
at the Union Land Office, 7th street above Odd
Fellows Hall, or at the fishing shore adjoining
the Navy Yard bridge, Washington, where tbev
can be obtained alive an % Im&
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MRS. j. RUOFF
- RESPECfFULLY INFORMS THE La
~ dies OF Washington that she has lust
returned from New York with splendid n
assortment OF Spring and Su Dmer BON
NETS, and viii have her opening April VI
10Th Ladies will save 30 per cent. to call before
purchasing elsewhere.
NO. East Capitol street, Capitol Hill, door
iioui corner OF lst street. ap 11-eolm
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EOR SALE-A TRACT OF LAND CON-
Il taiEing 10 acres 40 Of which Is cleared, IS or
20 well set in clover and timothy and the balance
In oak and hickory, some Of which is very heavy
1t is handsomely localed, in thickly settled and
rapidly improving neighborhood, near Bayly's
Corners, 6K miles southwest Of Washington, and
about the same distance from Alexandria and
Georgetown; well watered soil Of the best quail
ity; buildings, small frame House and stable;
contains valuable stone quarry, and will be sold
In whole or In part, at a great bargain. Title un-
questionable, and terms made easy.
For further particulars apply to F. H SMITH,
at House Of Representatives, or to J. ii. CLEVE-
LAND, on the premises. feb 29-a
nor RENT-SEVERAL HANDSOME Par
l. lors and Chambers, with board.
Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs.
SMITH 3, 2S street. nov 27-U
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-05-09

NOR THE l. DIE S.-PER EXPRESS
Il this day one cass Mailard's NEW YORK
CANDIES, consisting Of r...
Cream Chocolate, Burnt Almonds
Lady Drops, Cod Liver Paste
With large variety Of Plums, &C.
&. - - - ~ z. N. p. KING,
ap 2s-k 265 VT. av., cor. 18th and SITS.
CENTLEMEN'S FINE SHIRTS, KID
" Gloves, Undershiits, Drawers, Cravats, Ties,
cessary for gentlemen's outfit, at very low prices
.te a!f x Os-O WALL & STEPAENS, - /
up 2S-tr 322 Pe. avenue, next to Iron Hall.