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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-22
BELL HANGING.

guHE undersigned has large supply OF
( Bells and Fixtures, of the most aPPro-
vel ST, les, which he will hang al me
shortest notice, and guarantee all work
done. Also, some frst-rale Silver Door
Plates, Door Springs, Window Locks'
,,,' P. NOLAND.
Charlestown, December II, 1000. u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-22
DIRECTORS
OFFICERS :

OE I IL = 2SS
II. w. THOMAS, President.
", B. ROBERTSON, Ijcs President
W. d. MASSEY, Treasurer.
W. L. HAErra, Secretary.
JAMES I. Close, ,.2ctualy and General lgent
- Applications for Insurance can be made
.o our Agent At Snepherdstown, Va, who will
also promptly give any further information de-
sired EDWIN G. LEE, .4Sen!.
June l3, 1857. 3O--6m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-22
Observation-Disclosures from the Cal
that was let out Of the bag.

CrnlosIr1Es.-Whiskers from the Ia'
that was let out Of the bag.
The fringe to q cobweb curtain.
4 coffin for the dead of night.
4 vaccination from loaded matter
Shavngs from the planning ot loIh''
A bullet from a shooting stick
Order from a foul case.
The rope with which Jacob LILted Up
his voice.
A few stitches taken by tailor in Q
coat Of paint -.
a lille perfume from the flower OF the
army.
the current Of the Mississippi
A few soaked logs from the drl' oi 9
discourse.
A thmble full of steel dust supposed to
have been made when Macabeih filed his
mind.
A respectable Irishman washed ashore
By the tde Of emigration.
4 leaf from tie tree Of knowledge.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-22

Many women are beloved without
knowing it, but more think they are be-
loved when they are not. They general
~ discover their mistake after marriage.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-22

A little boy on hearing lis father say
,bat--"There was q time for all things,
asked. when is the proper time, father,
or hooking sugar out of the sugar-bowl :
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-22

Whose best works are most trsmPled
upon! Ans.-A shoemaker becsuse
the good shoes last longer than bad oncg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-22

A polite young lady recently asserted
lhal she had lived near barn-yard, and
lhal It was impossible for her to sieep IN
The morning on account Of the cutlery
made by a genfiImm hfR.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-22

Boy" said an iII-tempered old fellow
to a noisy lad, "what are you hoiIcrin'
for when I am going by - "IlumPh, g.
turned lhe boy, what are you goiCs iy
for when I'm holIerin =
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-22
FRESH DRUGS,

i Medicines, Paints, Oils, &c.
r7lE subscriber has just received large
CONSIGNMENT of Drugs, Medicines, Pain'S'
l.ls.&c. which will be sold low. Among
,... viii he found Llnseod Oil, Lewis d 20
prro White Lead, Spirits Turnentne' UmOer'
Rcd Lead, Venetian Rec, Lithcrogc, Crom
G.sen, spanish Whiting, Window Glass 10 \
.zs,J SIX 10. Putty, SHain'S Panacea, Jane 5
r.v-r.t1eut, Hoohands German BntcLs, H9i-
i,sgy,s Pills and Ointment, MchaneS IiiiS'
AYERS Pills. Wright's Pills Brandre'h'S ,!"S'
Wct'is,cr's Ointment, Bears Oil, BaV Eum'
Alcohol. CoPal Varnsh. Japan FarnlSh' 9'aLyh'
Lirvgrice, RelLed Vanilla Beans Ezsr va
rrIis. Irdelble Ink, Ced Liver OIL Shoema-
Ler's Wax, Pepper, Nulmegs, Mace, Cloves
Long Pepper, Tummirc, White Pepper, Whl'e
end Black Mustard, Faber's best Lead Pencils
,nre,ior Extracts for the Handkerchief, Coop
CO IsiprIass, Mexican Liniment, Castor C'I
~ lLe bottle or gallon, and all articles kept IN
a Drug Store. Those in want of the above ar
l.,Ics will please give me call. .,nrp
sbephcrdstown, April Is, 1887 "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-22

Why is bow-legged man like holl-
DAY down South 2 Ans.-Becanse YOU
see The knee gro1o5 ou!, negroes ouIl
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-22

Papa, have guns got legs g
"No."
GLOW do they kick, then ?"
with their breeches, my son y
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-22

WHY a:e colored persons fTstrate 10
whisper secrets to Ans.--Becausc
they always keep dark.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-22

Eggs can, il is said, be beiIer preserved
in corn meal than 10 any other prepara-
ton yet known. Lay them with the
small end down, and if undislGrbed, hey
will 6e as good at the end Of the yer -
when packed
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-22

Two printers in the Plymouth Rock Oh
fee lired Of taking Impressions on the
forms Of that paper, triedit on the hearts
Of some damsels. After several St'lhgS
,y they succeeded in such fair proofs Of
lte matter, that the minister, OF the place
was called in and sroytrd of the whole
four jorms into two folio editions, leaving
them !ot5ca up for life. Now let them
,cjrculatc the documents. "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-22

L may seem strange, bnl il is fact,
lha' men generally are much more afraid
Of women than women are Of men; and
fearing to break The ice L Iul.la!
caus. VI oIa uaehelOIlsm.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-22

The las, words Of the Old Testament
are a fearful lbra4teninG--
LEST come and ,Gile ibe eaT.h with
. curse"
The last words Of ihe New Testament
are banedic.ion-
"The grace Of our Lord Jesus Christ
be with you alI-AmeH."
The Iast words Of ChG,l before lis as-
cension are a g.ouoy- Promise
"Lo, an with you always, even unto
the end Of The worId-Amen."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-22
PRESH DRUGS, ITEDLCINES

: 1-AGAA N42UISJ &'2L04C44VIO'
.lpHE undersigned has Just received a
/ supply of Fresh Drugs and Medicines,
among which are CaIomel, Corrosive
Sublimale, Blue Mass, Sub-nilrate Of
Bismulh, Bcnzoic and CiUic Acid, Sui
phate, Citrate and Carbonate Of Potash,
Wood Naplhra, Chorolorm, ,,,=r-74o
Fowler's Solution OF Arsen- In7-40
.ic, Opium, Tannin, Cam
phor, Arsenic, Ri Carbonate G---5-----------9
of Soda, Iodide of iron, SurPhale Of Gin
chona, Glycirin, Aqua Amonia, Castor
Oil, Olive Oil, Holl'man's Anodyne, Sui
phuric Ether, Extract of bark, Citrate Of
Iron, extract of Genjian, extract of AGO.
nile, exIac: Anlhemid, extract Cannalis
Indicus, extract Jalap, extract Colocinth,
Sc, also Brandy, Whiskey, &c, for me-
dicinal purposes only.
June 81 L. 6. WILLIAMS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-22

g7LOUR, Corn Meal, Oats and Corn
4 constantly kept on hand and for sale
April % ReRfch y CO.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-22

nRUGS, &c.-Dnscolls Balm Of a tFoU-
IL sand flowers, Horsemans Hope, ,Sweel
and Castor Oils, Ayers Cherry PecloraI,
james Hair Tonic, Barrey's Tricopher-
Gus, Bay Rum, a nice article for sale by
Novi5 J0bn II. McEndycc.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-22
A FARM FOR SALE.

Y2HE subscriber having determined TO
leave the State. will sell the Farm up
Oh which he resides. 1t is situated about
one mile North of ShepherdstOwn, on
l.o road leading from that place to Bed
,ogton. and contains
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-22
l55 ACRES.

of Limestone Land, $50 Of which are
cleared and the balance in Timber. The
clcsrcd land is divided into six fields OF
about twenty-one acres each. There are
an lhc premises a Two-story Dwelling
House, containing eight rOoms,) Stables
Corn Cribs, Wagon Sheds, and all other
necessary out-buildings, an orchard OF 100
Trees OF choice fruit. There are SIX
springs aad never failing well of water
near the dwelling.
Nav % E.C. WILLIAMS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-22

JVOOL.--Tno highest market price
" will be paid for Wool, by
May Ecnich d Co..
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-22

The best line for man 10 speak j
when be has something TO say; and 81
lence Often passes for sense.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-22

Z AIDES Gum SandIos, ladies and ell
u dren's Gum Shoes, Mems do, for
sale by John H. GIcERdrec.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-22

DURE Cider Vinegar and Pickels for
| sale by HeHich y o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-10-12
AUCTION sALEs.
TO-DAY q TOMORROW MORNING

BY JAMES MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
EACELLENT FURNITURE AND HOUSE
~ ~ ,kEEPlNG EFFECTS At PUBLIC AUcTIoN.-On
TUESDAY MORNING, October 18th Al 10 o'oik
NJ the residence OF Mrs. Hamilton on Indiana ave-
nue. nearly OppcSI'e the City Hail. shall sell All the
v urniilIre ana ELECTS, comprIsIng-
suite OF plush-cOvered Parlor FuTuture counnrsipg
p1Ir OF medallion back Sofas, two arm and sIT
Pair of walnut carved brocatele covered Arm
Walnut reclining Chair, Easy Chars
Rosewood marble top Table, fancy Chairs
W ahut " hatnot, iron marbie-top Table
Bronze Mantet Ornaments, Vases, Centre Lamps
GIt Window Shades Curtains
brnSss,s. three, ply, and ingram Carpets
lnlla Mating, OilclOth. stair Carpet
Three mahogany hair spring Sofas Arm Chs,rs
W anut Extension Dining table, Sideboard
walnut and oak cdne-seat Chairs
China. Glass, and CrOckery Ware Table CptIsrx
>Ilyer-plated Walters, plated Tea Set
Mahogany, French, and cottage Bedsteads
pressing and PLAIN Bureaus, WaShstands
W arlrobes. Lounges. Toilet Sets
Wo iul Inarbled Cottage Chamber Sets
Eeather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows, Beddipg
HAIR and Husk Mattresses, Toilet Set
Excel ent Refrigerator. walnut Arm Chairs
Cooking Stove and other fixtures
SIX Open-front Coal Stoves
Iogether with general assortment Of household
and kitchen requisites.
Also, at O'Clock, two excellent Mich Cows
Terms: S3D and under, cash, IN t1ankaba nnnds.
over that sum, credit of sixty and ninety dass for
satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing Iutersst
oc % JAS. Z. MCGUIRE. AuctIoneer.
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DIED,

AT Arlington House. virginia, on Saturday morn
PARhE GUSTS, Esq, IN the nth yeIr of his az g.
his iIiends and those of the family invited 10
- O'Clock. ' "
On the 10th instant, ANN AMERICA MILLER,
aged 81 years.
Her funeral Will take place This Evening at 8
O'clock, from the residence of her husband. Geo
Miller, on ]. street. between 9th and 10th streets
The irienfs and acquan,nces Of the family are in
On the llth instant, CHARLES CLARENCE
infant son ni Thomas and Martha A. Anderson
HIS funeral Will take place from his fathers resi-
al 10 O'Clock q. IN.
On the9t instant, ESTHER AMELIA WOOD
MARD, daughter OF Mrs. Priscilla : and Chas, ]
woodward, AGED ears. months, and 10 days
alexandra Gazette please copyD
23d year of his age. " WV
year of his age. ~ " ~ jim
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G E o r TOWN AFFAIR
Corrssposdenes of TAs Star.
Mt

GEORGETOWN, Oct IL, 1857.
The following report Of the number Of paupers
and Migrants received, discharged, died, and
eloped Tor the quarter ending September 80, has
been handed to us by the gentlemanly superin-
tendent, Mr.. Bu1fy: Number Of inmates on the
ISL OF July, ~; received during the month, 10
making y eloped 4 died, Leaving % on the
LIST OF August; received during the month, O.
making '3 OF this number were discharged
and eloped, leaving on the lst Of September, 70;
received during the month, 7-making % dis
charged during September, 3 eloped, Leaving
Z3 remaining on the LIST of October. The whole
number Of Migrants committed during the quar-
ter was Is; discharged, 12; eloped, 3-leaving
but of this class Of inmates remaining on the
LIST of October. or the number committed Ia was
ia ken up by Officer Gross, ? by Officer Trunnell,
and by Officer Howard
The news of the death Of the venerable G. w
z. Gusts, Of Arlington, was received on Satur-
day with very general regret by our citizens, es-
pecially by those who have heretofore been in the
habit of visiting Arlington Springs for the pur-
pose of seeking recreation and amusement. Not
withstanding, II may be possible, from what we
have gathered Of MIR. Custis intentions in rela-
ton to this property, he may have provided in his
will, II he left one, for the citizens of the three
cities using II as heretore Still the absence ofthe
venerable former owner will tend I'm no small de-
gree to lessen the pleasures of those who may
hereafter visit this very popular place.
Several colored youths, among them one named
Martin, and another Brooks, supposed to have
been concerned in the violent assault and battery
and take before Justice Reaver. For the want
Of sufficient evidence, however, to implicae thu m
In the matter they were released.
Mr.. Williams is, we learn, gradually recover
ing from his injuries.
Another meeting of our citizens will be held
this evening at Forrest Hall, to discuss the pro-
priety of our Corporation subscribing SION. 00J Of
the Alexandria, Loudon & Hampshire Railroad
stock
The deleterioUS effects fthe prevailing drought,
last frost. or general bank suspension, seems to
DE no where more visible than among the loayes
of bread offered for sale in the city They seem
to have been so completely stunned by one or the
other OF the aforementioned or some other
cause, that any thing like growth in size to
be utterly impossible. We can't that they
have advanced in stature one cubit since the raw
material came down from 80 to sc so per Dbl.
No change ia the flour or grain markets since
our last.
Arriyals-Sloop Delaware, 100 tons guano, to
JOS. Waters Il Co; schr. Mary Haley, Boston
22G tons plaster to same. SPEcTATOR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-10-12
AUCTION SALES.
By A. GREHN, Auct,opeer.

DI n. UhEhN, AuctIoneer,
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI
81 LUKE AT ACcTl0E.-On WEDNESDAN tba
shall sell, at 10 o'clock A m ar tbs re-
ss oeHSe Vi gentleman declining housekeeninI Nc
10 10 sIeet, opposite the Patent Once an vel
,ena assortment OF Furniture, CONSISTING Of tbs
usral variety to be found a genteel family '"e
ssIms OF sale: Sums of SIS cash, In bank,bIa
over Sl5 credit of GO and 81 DAYS for notas
sSsI1siactoIliy endorsed, bearing interest. e'
we nave not enumerated in this advertisement
nua nasing an opportunity to see the furniture hui
presume the stock to be OF fine quality Val
oc ---a A. GREEN, Auct.
BY WALL BARNARD, Auctiopeers.
FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLDS EFFECTS
At AUcrIoN;-On THURSDAY MORNING.
lotn INST, al III oolock, We will sell, at house No
On IN street near Penn avenue the entire House
Mahogany Sofa
20 ParlOr and Arm Chairs
DO Centre, Side, and Dining Tables
Sideboard, ParlsT and other Stoves
bureaus, Wardfobes, Bedsteads and Reds
Halr and husk Mattresses, Bedding
Mashstands, Glasses, Carpets and Curtains
with other Furniture
81, Also, at the same time
barrel CnTal Varnish, Mol
10 do. do. do. Nos
Glue, Putty, Bronzes, VermIIlion and other
Paints and Colors.
Also, q lot of Groceries, as
Teas, Starch. Tobacco
Specs, Woodward. &C., &c.
Terms cash, In city funds.
oo IE-ts WALL BARNARD. Aucts.
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Marshal Tor the DISTINCT OF Columbia.

NARSHAL'S SALE,-In virtue Of two writs OF
lFs FIeu Facias, issued from the Clerks Office of
the Circuit Court Of the District of Columbia for
the County Of Washington, and 10 me directed.
shall pose tn public sSls for CASH front of the
Court house door of SAID County, on SATURDAY,
the "a of October next, l7 ~ u O'Clock, M, TIT
m .i properly, TO MI: All delendants right;
half part Of lot No. Square No SIS al the CIty OF
Washington, ID. C., together vuh all and sIngl ar
the improvements thereon, seized aud levied upon
as the property of DAVID A. Hail. and will be sold 10
satsfy JndclSls Nos. . and b, March term lgs7
Ia favor Of W IllIam w. CoTcoran.
J. ID. HOOVER,
Marshal for the District of Columbia
So 9A-dts
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COATs, PANTS, AND VRsrs,

Dress Suits. Business SKits
NOAH WALKER Il Co., Marble Hall CIothfng
Store Browns Hotel building. respectfully an
nounces mat their annual display Of FALL AND
WINTER CLOTHING IS now ready for inspection
comprising An assortment of GenHenusn'S and
foHfhS Clothing of the newest and richest design
IN material, trimming, and workmanship
Iothose who study excellence, with economy in
fashionable articles Of dress, opportunity n now
offered for selecting from one of the most
stocks OF Clothing IN this city, at very reduced
prices. se * Inn
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NV YORK, October 10 Flour has declined.
sales Of $500 bbls State ~ s5aSI 55 Ohio "a %,
IS %; Southern SIS 3Oas5 SO
wheat Is unsettled; sales - 500 bushels: white
II .25asl IS; red Al l5asl % Corn has declined.
sales 5000 bush; mixed 65aGGc
Pork has declining tendency. Beef do Lard is
Whisky declined; Ohio gle.
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Financial.

NEW YORK, Oct l2.-stocks are dull; Chicago
ana Rock Island, s.; Cumberland Coal Co S.;
Illinois Central Railroad shares 20: do honds 81
New York Central 53A; Pennsylvania Coal Co
iOi Reading Railroad .; Virginia 6's 67Y; Mis-
souri, 6'S CT - ~ 49,
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The New York state Fair.
Sudden Death, &c.

r, boston, Oct; ia stranger stopping at the
ohlted states Hotel, in this city, was found dead
IN his bed this morning There were nar.ers in
hIS pockets having on them the name Of Poult-
Dnrlng an ahray at drinking saloon last night
Jeremiah Agin was shot dead by Thomas Mead
Both OF The parties are said to b. gamblers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-10-12
MARRIED..

On a. September last, az Fort Gibson Ark Col
WIN. II. GARRETT. L. = Agent for The e. seL
l9dIans: to MARY, daughter OF Col. James Logan.
OF Scott county, Ark.
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GEORGETOWN ADVERTIsEM'TS.
I UMBER, LUMBER, LUMBER.

Tho subscriber has just received per brig Maria,
from Wilmington, n. c., a lot of CIR DER, OF the
following sizes:
l2y ~ 10 by 2, by r. by r. and 10 by 10, from 10
to 81 feet lengths.
Has also on hand WALNUT PLANK. from to
inches thick.
Also, seasoned PANNEL WHITE PINE
FLANK, from "a to inches thick.
The attention of carvers IL especially invited to
the above.
Also, a large and we-selected assortment of
BUILDING LUMBER, which | will sell low for
cash, or on accommodating terms to punctual Gus
TONER'S
Yard No. 81 Water street, GEORGETOWN.
Oc l2-eOJW r. WIIEATIN
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WEDDING CAKES, of every kind, at very low prI-
ces' made 10 order, at tho PhtlddslPhid lee Cream
DepO!, corner 18th and Streets ssI7-Im.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-10-12

RUCkSKIN SHIRTS AND DRAWERS high
- ly recommended for colds, weak chests, breasts
and consumptive persons.
Also, BUCK EEGGINGS, for riding, long and
short; BOXING GLOVES, and all kinds of goods
that line.
Sole agent for the District at the Bazaar, corner of
9th street and Pennsy lvanla avenue.
o.
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MAYOR OFFICE, GEoRG ErowN. u. C.

nU POINTS GUNPOWDER.
~ am all times supplied with all the yarous k nds
OF DU POINTS GUNPOWDER, and am prepared
to supply the same quantity to parties wanting
on the most favorable terms.
w. ALBERT KING,
Agent for the District of Columbia,
No s. High street,
NAV W.T. unt6i.H states Georgetown. ID. G..
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INTENTION!

have this day received another supply of the
COAL. GAS BURNERS. This Stove burns the
gas and smoke from the coal, thereby making saw
ing OF one hall the fuel from the common coal stoves
suitable to all apartments, &c.
=, For sale only AT G. Woodward's Stove, Crate.
Furnace, and Cooking Range Factory, Nos. 3l8 and
80 Pennsyvana avenue, between 10th and 18th
streets.
&c cow G., WOOD\VAR
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Pennsylvania Legislature.

HARRISBURG, October 10.-,This morning the
House agreed to take up the relief bill passed by
the Senate yesterday, and dispense with the for
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mality OF going into committee Of the yyhole ana
placed u on a second reading.
AFTER long debate on the question Of length.n-
ing me time FOR the resumption from April 10 the
.nird Monday in January following, II was lost
A motion was made to shorten the time to Jan
10y hsH, leos, and for this substitute was Of
vote OF 80 10 So -
motion leaving the time for the resumption
49, eCie payment indefinite, by leaving the cues
~ n ~ ne next Legislature was defeated-yeas
!, I ne original motion fixing the third Monday
A roH.y next was lost-yeas TO- nays IS
n nloton TO strike out ali after tba .n.n,,no
H Suse IN the Senate bill and insertin9 IN. 9onS
=, " tn the last amendment reauirins the hanks
~ NPeS'e, was rejected A motion that the
H shalI redeem theiF issues of Eve dollars in
specie, was agreed TO - " - )"
IN tne s~nale political discussion arose f,om
=, ueclalng that the whole Of our nnaD-
s'ai y resulted from the taTa Of Isl4 and
its mod hcaiions by the last Conyress Thss1i,
j-ct was finally postponed
PHILADELPHIA, Oct n The Bouse ~ psn-
resentatives Yesterday afternoon passed ON Sc .
ond reading the Senate relief bill with .ev.ysI
amendments, one cf which struck out the provis
ion requiring the hanks 10 paw specie nj nresen,
for their - notes The effort 10 change the time
for the resumption Of specie payments proved
futile
The New York State Fair.
BUFFkLo. Oct. 9th -Notwithstanding the foo
that prevailed this forenoon, amounting almost
To rain. the fair ground was well Tiled with peo-
pie. The fog broke away in the afternoon, when
there was large audience in attendance 20 hear
me grafton OF the Hon. Edward Everett. The
Idlr closed this evening, having been very sue
Cessiul. Inc total receipts amount TO S16 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-10-12
Sc i5-eOim ALEX GAY 2awtD

OFFERED FOR PRIVATE SALE, and If not
" sold before the 26th of October next, will be sold
on that day lthe 2ith of OctOber) at O'Clock D. m
by public sale auction, to be made on the prem
iscS The beautiful country residence called 81 NJ
MEX HILL" which is situated in Virginia, on the
turnpike road leading from Washington city, ID. c.
TO Alexandra, three miles and ahaf from either CITY
consisting of a new comfortable dwelling house eel
ars and buildings, with $50 acres of very rich
land, OF which over 10 acres are under cultivation
the rest being hard wood land. good spring water
good hshIng, good water power for milling or factO-
ry purposes The land may he purchased IN two par
cels about 100 acres with the residence and over 30
acres with house, of which over l6 acres are the
best in the nelghbOurIOod for early gardening. Civ
property n washington for part Of the cohsidera-
apply to JOHN +. CALLAN, at the Drug Store
corner Of 7th and streets. IN Washington or at the
Law Office Of BRENT & KlNZER, in Alexandra
Sc l7-eOtIf
EOR SALE.-Two comfortable r A NJ f.
WELLtNGS, Nos. ll6 and lI8, situated on
north side East Capitol street, between 4h and 5th
streets east Terms $500 IN cash; balance IN |, 2
and years for either house. Apply at No. 5l2 I'D
story 9TH street.
sel5 POLLARD WEBB, Agent