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Wisconsin Legislature

MILwAUKIE, Jan. l5.-The Wisconsin Leeis-
laturo met yesterday, Wyman Spooner was
elected Speaker Of the House Gov. Bashford
sent in his message today. AlludIn2 to Kan
sas, he advises a continuance Of the position
already assumed by the State, and says thar
he holds himself in readiness to render all
constitutional aid to citizens who have become
bona fde settlers in Kansas, whenever the
Government fails to afford them ADEQUATE nro-
tve,iOa
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By JAS. C. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.

A UGTioy SALE OF A VALUABLE Lot
~ Ct Old and New miscellaneous Book,
and EDgraviHgs.-On w EDN ESDEY
Thu hSDhY, and v l'DAY EVENINGS,
January 21st, S2d and 23d. at the auction rooms,
shall sell, att o'clock precisely, most desire
bic collection CT old and new London Books, En-
cravings, &c Tee sale will commence with a
choice collection Of Architectural Weeks. BOOKS
on lndustory and Mechanics, Engineering, &c Cd,
which will be followed by a collection OF various
old and new London and American publications,
amongst which we direct attention TO Mr. Ken
ney's Indian Tribes. Cycepedia OF Arts and Sci
ence, Is vols i;o, Niles's Register, &C.
Tse sale will be terminated by hne collection
Of EngravingS, Autographs, &c from Lumley,
ardon, &c.
Terms cash JAS c. MCGUIRE
ian l6-dts Auctioneer
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Jan l4-4t

BY G. W. BOTELER, A ..ctiorrsr.
An EXTENSIVE AID VALUABLE
n Collection ~ Oil Paintings at Auc,ieu,
On WEDNESDAY EVENING, January I4th.
at tx O'Clock, | shall sell, at nay sales Room, a
large and valuable collection OF Ancient sE.,
Modern OH Paintings, comprising specimens Of
the following old masters.
Quintin M2lsevs, Z" TIE ', Icches'
The last moments OF Richelieu by Van Loo
Old Silenus, by Jacob Jordans
ana others by PoGssiH, Salva:o osa, CfpyiannI
Drawer, VardYke, &c.
Amongthe modern masters will be found choice
specimens OF
singleton, MoYland, CoThOld, Williams, BurSelI
Pyne, Barlun, Wills, Lewis &c
Forming altogether the hnest collection ever
offered for sale In w Washington
The paintings will be on free exhibition each
day until the day Of sale, from O'Clock m, Ia
9 O'Clock p m.
Gentlemen will please mark they catalogues. as
The Paintings will be taken fgS,h the walls one
hour previous to the sale
The sale is positive, and every paintiag will be
Sold with the frame
Terms AL sums of $50 and under cash. oyer
that sum- credit Of 90 and 90 days, for saiistsx,a
torly endorsed notes, hearing interest.
e w. HOTELER kdetIoneer
Jane-d Spacious Arc..Sn n DOM, Iron Hall.
IL An consequence Of the inclemeHcY OF
the we2taef, the above sale is postponed TO SAT
cRDAf EVENING, January IL, same hour
Jan I3-d y. w BOrELER. .as'r
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BY WALL, BARNARD & CO, Auctioneers
EURNIfURE AND HOUSEHOLD EFF.


EURNIfURE AND HOUSEHOLD EF-
Iects At Auction On WEDNESDAY
MOhNlNG, January 2lst. et 10 O'Clock, we Will
sell, al tie residence OF Mr.. w ). Clary, NO.
soo stfeet between 1cth aud nth, general as
sortment OF House furnishing Articles we
name Ia part
One Piano Forte and Stool
Niehogany SOFA, spring seat Chairs ard Rockers
maple Cottage Set Wardrobe and Rocksr
Mahogany centre, side, and card Tables
DO Hat Rack, Hall Lamp
Do Bureaus, Mirrors, and Vases
Simple and double Bedsteads and Mattresses
Feather Beds and Bedding, Curtains and shades
Cane and wood seat Chairs and Rockers
Thres-ply, Ingram, and other Carpets
Excellent Cook Stove Parlor Stoves
Deli, CrOckery, and Glassware
With general assortment Of Kitchen Requisites
Terms: s25 and under, rash over that amount
a credit Of sixty and ninety days, for notes salts
fGctOrily endorsed, bearing interest
WALL, BARNARD & co,
jan l7-dts Auct neers
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Rectifyiug Establis hment.

THE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS
method Of Informing liquor dealers that he
has fitted up a RECTIFYING ESTABLISH
MEN In this city, and is now prepared ts sup
ply all those who NAV favor him with their cus-
Iom He has on hand large stock OF b and,es,
Gin; Wines, and Old Whiskeys, which he can
sell al ss low figure as they can be purchased
for either IN Baltimore or Philadelphia
N b. The subscf .Se. has also on hand, a large
lot Of Foreign and Domestic Cigars
PETER FEGAN,
Ian H-ems No. IS La ave. , near 10th st
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BY WALL, BARNARD 4 co Auctioneers
L ARGE ASSORTMENT GE FRENCH,
~ German, and American Paintings and
Eng-avin2s, Lithosre phS, &C., at Auction.
On MONDAY EVENING January 10Th, com
mencing a. 6H O'Clock, we will ssll, at S;o.e
Room und owns Eoel. general variety Of
Religious, Historical, Political, and Comic En-
cravings, Lithogfaphs, Paintings, &C., In all q
very neat assortment and which Will positively
be sold without Ie;eIve.
Sale positive.
WALL, BARNARD Il CO,
jar II II Auctlon6ers.
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JEW EIHY,

ElSeER RINGS, EAR RINGS, BROOCH
4 es, Bracelets and Chains; Breast, CUT, Col
iar and Chemiset:e Pins; studs. sleeve Buttons
and jewelry In sets, with diamonds and pearls
In cameo Flotentine, Roman, ard Goldstone !:
Mosaic, Lava, Coral, Onix, Opal, Jet, Gold, kn-
amei, &c, OF the best gold aud materials wsy-
fsnted as represented, and OF prices which eSal
lense competition.
Bridal Sets, preclous stones, &C, mace or se:
20 GSder
Clocks from 81 10 $40 each, at
THE LAKES
Fancy Bazaar, EJl Pa AvsnIs
4 MATCHMAKER and Jeweler wanted
ian l2.lR
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UcBrswn,. Bronchial rrnch..n

nsve them Of great service IN rt
oh ana Ia sno3uos Bosrssness produced by
our Clerical 6rs.hr.n real favor Ia calling attention
% them -Aon's Herald We commend them 10 the at
teato1 OF public speakers, singers others who are
uo1oisd with affections Of the -Cbrstian Watch
mony from personal knowledge their efficacy Balou's
Pictorial They simple snd elegant torn for admin
steTng IN combination, several medicinal subssncea
In general esteem among Physicians treatment
Bronchial sfectiOas'-Dr. e. r. BiEeow Contsinipg no
opum or deleteTioUs drugs these Ozenzes b.
freely BY public speakers and vOcalis for clearing and
giv1ns strength 10 the yOics. Sold by Druggists
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~ EYES AND EARS.
REEDS PATENT STEAM ENGINE.
IN II = f IMPROVED ENGINES IEnl


Il which patents have BEEN granted and first
prize medals awarded 10 the inventor, both in
the United States and Europe continue to give
such satisfaction, on account OF their simplicity
and economy, that we have now established an
extensive minufactory, ard are prepared to de-
liver at the shortest notice engines from two
horse power and upwards.
These engines have been accurately tested and
have shown an economy OF twenty per cent IN
fuel, and about the same IN oil and repairs This
saving Is Effected by letting the steam In and out
both sides Of the cylinder through large openings
removing the pressure from the valve and allow
Ing no steam to escape or exhaust from tie pas
sages except from the CYLINDER alone also by re-
ducing the weight and friction TO about half that
Of the ordinary engines. We place the smaller
sizes upon an improved boiler with ell the ipes
attached, and the whole mounted with small
wheels convenient 20 ship H. any part Of the
country, and to avoid the necessity or an expert
enced engineer 10 start them, they die all tested
before leaving the factory
Reeds Patent steam Pumps Src also coming In
TO generaiu Sc on steamboats,, In mines, and for
supplying boilers, where they are now giving
great satisfaction. they are preferred TO any In
use because OF their complexities ard simplicity
I hese engines and pumps may be seen In opera
ton, or further Information had, by calling or adj
dressing REED & BiRKBECK
Jan l2-lm % Maiden Lane, N. Y
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Ar THE ASYLUM there are several infants
which the Intendant wishes to transfer to
other quarters, Also, several industrious
females who are very anxious to obtain en-
ployment. Mr.. Queen has been exerting him
self in endeavoring to obtain places for them,
because they are worthy of better employ
ment
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Snnlfnrial Rlentinn

PORTLAND, Me. Jan. I6 Tho Legislature
of this State has elected Hannibal hamiin to
tue United States Senate, long terln, and Amos
N0urse FIR the short term.
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LHOleS.-UF.
PONCOo FEMALE PILLS.-Tfe combination OF Ing rsdt-
ens the Pile ara PERFECTLY harmless. Their efficacy
merits are based az extensive practice thirty
yesEs aHf where tia directions have strictly fol
lowed they have siled
IesE painful AID d1cuit msnstruson particularly
the change Of life. They will the Whites remove
al distractions arising nom cold exposure any
and may b. used SUCCESSFULLY Preventive Call upon
the agent snd get Circular fOI particulars free.
Price u box with fnl Sold
retail - cHlS. sTUTT, Druggist: Psnnsylvania AvsaUe
sANI IL GkiIE 62s Seventh street, wsshlGg;on D. c.
shd X y ClssE, Georgetown; whom ell orders ust
be ssnt and the Pills will u coufdsnsy by maj. 10
ladies Who enclose them ODE dollar.
B-Sse signature the boz; 80 IA for
eFS. tse-U
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By WALL, BARNARD & CO, Auctioneers
ROOkS, BOOKS, at AUCrinN.--wE
- Will continue the sale OF Books THIS EVEN.
ING, at store No. $40, under Browns, Hotel.
lately occupied by + GaIligan & Co and viii
continue every evening until the whole are air
p0-e ed Of
This stock was selected with care tom the
trade sales and from the publish ere Greet
All Books warranted perfect and TO be sold with
out reserve.
OF binding '
Books at priva sale during the day.
WALL, BARNARD L CO,
Jan if-4t Auctionee-s
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By JAS. c. MCGUIRE, AuctiOneer.


EURNiTURE AND HOUSEHOLD EFF
Il fects at Public Auetien.--O THURS
DAY MORNING, January, Odd at 10 O'Clock at
the residence OF J. A. Sheehan. on sth street be-
twet Indiana avenc and north Il street, shall
sell all his Furniture and Effects, comprislne-
Rosewood BOudoir, Piano F orte and Stool
Superior Mahogany Sofa, Rockers, and parlor
Chairs
Marb!e-top Centre and Sofa Tables
Mahogany Card, Dining, and side Tables
Gilt frame pier and mantel Glasses
Cane and VIII dsor Chairs, Lounge
W alnut Whatnot, fancy Chairs
Damask and Lace Curtains, Shades
Mahogany French ard Cottage BedAteadg
CUrled hair and husk Mattresses
Feather Beds, Bclste y, and Pillows
Dressing and plain Bureaus, WardrObes
Washstands, Toilet Sets, Looking Glasses
Superior Brussels, three- ply, and other CARPETS
stair Carpet, Rugs, OIL Cloth, &c
Granite Dinner Ware, China Tea Set
silver plated Casters, Table Cutlery
Glassware, Crockery-ware Fire Irons
Excellent Cooking and other Stoves
Together with general assortment Cf HouseboId
and Kitchen Requisites.
Terms: S25 and under, cash over that sum
credit Of 60 ard W days for satisfactorily endorsed
notes, bearing Interest
jan I'D JAS G. McSUlRE An.
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Banking House Of Chubb Bro,hers.

WARRINGTON, January I, 1887.
UOhN ID BARROW AND HENRY MES
are this day admitted as partners In the Bsnk-
Ing House OF Cbubb Brothers. The frm from
q - date will be composed Of Chas. 80. Chubb,
John ID. Barrow, and Henry Holmes. The
House In Davenport, Iowa, Is composed Of Cbss
81. ], Chubb, VIM IA Dou2al. and Alexander a
Barrow, under the 6rm OF Chubb Brothers. Bar
row Co. CAuBB BROTHERS.
4 liam LIT
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MAR RIED,

On the 18th instant, by the Rev. Mr. O'Toole,
Of st Patrick's Church, Mr. THOMAS BEL
Low to Miss MARGARET HOLLY, both Ct
this CITY.
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$4,000 T T2 t IS s 20 ksAr rRSrG Gs
WAsHINGTON.-I havs been requs sted to say
ihst $1,000 has been pl ced In my hands to loan
on Real Property, the half or the whole, for
term Of years. Any person wanting parts or the
whole, Will please address MERCHANT,
through Georgetown Post Once jan 1870
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sCAPTIoN and all similar lis that Aesh heir to- are
cured by the Great Indian Remedy, known as "ars
6ARDEEK slsDIAS BALKAN OF LIvERwokT
Ibis wonderful medicine by Great spirit
an savage SahmeOE tah has completed
nessrs Weeks Potter No. Washington street Boa
t5n, General Agents. For sale by H. gilman Charles
rally. t.nuIIS
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THE HOLIDAYS
GsUs sPR,S k;n oEECTss,S YgaEnsES

THE HOLIDAYS.
GsUffER'S CONFECTEoNERY SALOON
AS ~ USUAL AT THIS SEASON Or THE
N year, have made extensive arrangements 10
supply tie public with every thing In my line, at
the shortest notice and Of the best quality.
In my assortment will be found
1900 pounds assorted Sugar Plulns, for conveaI-
ence packed In pounds anG hai bags
French Kisses, a large and beautiful aSsortmea,
EOu- Bons, In sacks, CCrnucopias
Fancy Boxes and Baskets
Boxes Of Prules, new and rich styles
small Cake Of every description
p deserves, general supply
Ok Monday, the 22d Instant, will be exhibited
In my Saloon the largest and richest display Of
large ffut ard pound Cakes probably ever wit
les6ed In this city, varying In price from cents
TO go each
livery thing to te found In a arst-class cOnfe,-
tionery establishment can be had q" A Ia Vile
de Paris - C 6AU TIER, ConfeCtioner
dec I8 colin Pa ave bet 18th and 18th SITS
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lap Atm
HEmOVAl..

REMOVAL.
CAMUEL Oh ILTON, ATTORNEY AT
- LAW, &C has removed his office TO the base
ment CT the house Of Johnson HELEN, Esq on
the corner Of 5th street and Louisiana avenue.
dec ~ Inns
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fARIS PkEMfUM HATS.

MODE DE PINAUD.
FEOUD Il CO. HAVE RECEIVED PEN
IL steamship "AEagon an Invoice OF Sen 81
tiemen's DR. ESS HATS nom the celebrated II
establishment Of Laville & Poumarour who %
received two 6rst-class medals ut the late ExpoSi
uoa IN Paris.
Also, a beautiful assortment OF Chfldren',
FANCY BEAVER HATS, for Misses or Bow.
Ladies' RIDING HATS
FRENCH UMBRELLAS, very superior.
TODD L CO.,
nov o-otdeou west end Browns n otej.
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The GREAT RAFFLE TO COME OFF

EOR THE BOB TAIL SORREL Maroon
Il SATURDAY NIGHT, January 18th, a.
1857, at Michael Ruble's, No. 81, on the ~
west side Of Georgetown M arket Space TIE
R6 de will commence at O'Clock All ne sons
taking chances will come forward at the time
mentioned above. This Mare Is In fine condi-
ton, and can be seen at Dane 4 Southoron,s
stable, on Bridge street, near Georgetown market.
housN She is the animal that went TO Leesburg
81 miles, In hours and 60 minutes, and m .de
the NhOle distance there and back-G4 miIes-in
hours and Is minutes The mare Is put uo at
only $500 That Is, Atty chances at $40 each. A
few yet remain to be taken. Apply early as abovs
directed ian l6 1tk
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DR. MASSEY of Baltimore, extensively
| known as one Of the most sucoessful pracu-
| TONERS in this country for the cure Of acute
and chronic diseases, has taken rooms on
Pennsylvania avenue, NO oso') between
Four-and. e. half and Sixth streets, where he
will remain a few weeks. 1t will be we'll for
| those who are suffering under chronic diseases
to consult him. As a most important adjunct
Dr. NJ. employs Electricity in greater diver
sity of form than any medical electrician in
this country. His apparatus for this purpose
is acknowledged more diverse and complete
than any yet known; and in this branch of
his profession DR.. M. certainly has no supe-
rior, having been long engaged and making
many discoveries therein Females who may
have been many years suffering under diseases
incident to their sex may apply with an assn
rance amounting to az almost certainty that
their restoration will speedily be complete.
Nervous patients in this city attest his success
during the past twelve or fourteen years
DR. REILr's CELEBRATED PAsrILLEs De
ScILLE. OR SoUILL LozENGEs We again
urge the use of these lozenges to those who are
suffering with Coughs or Colds They contain
the same Ingredients Of Coxe's Hive or Group
syrup, with the addition Of Gum Arabic and
boneset, larger portion of Squills and other
expeciorants, all properly proportional and
harmaceut'cally prepared. Wherever they
have been used and prescribed by physicians
they have met their entire approx alton. Sold
by every druggist in this city, Georgetown,
alexandria, Va, and Baltimore Md. Beware
of imposition
AFTER THE FIRST number of Harpers' New
weekly made its appearance, the newspapers
IN all parts Of the country predicted its fail
ure. But after examining the number for this
week, we think it improving; but we would
would advise all who prefer judging for them
solVes TO call at Shillington's book and sta
t'onery establishment, Odeon building, and
invest i've cents for a copy and judge for
themselves
OUR READERS will perceive, by his adver-
tisement, that DR. Won MOschzisker will re-
main few days longer in the city, for the
benefit Of any who may be suffering from any
disease OF the eye or ear. Those in want of
glasses will have an opportunity to obtain
proper ones.
REMEMBER THE FRANKLIN BALL,m
REMEMBER THE FRANKLIN BALL.m
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REMEMBER THE FRANKLIN BALL.!
REMEMBER THE FRANKLIN BALLm
REMEMBER THE FRANKLIN BALL!!!
REMEMBER THE FRANKLIN BALLM
REMEMBER THE FRANKLIN BALL,!
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ESOR RENT.-THAT LARGE AND AIRY
Il House on Penn avenue, between 9th and 9TH
streets, over A. Hoover & Sons Shoe Store suita-
BILE for 1rst- class Boarding ouse II is now
undergoing complete repair. Possession given
Immediately. Inquire OF A. HOOVER SON,
south side Of Penn. avenue, between 9th and eth
streets. oc 3U-tf
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The undersigned will continue the business \,
the ola stand, and, in order to make room Tor a
OVERCOATS, DRESS and FROCk CoaTS'
rANIS, VESTS, and Gents FURNISHING yoods
thankful for the liberal pat....ase bestowed the
late urn, the undersigned respectfully solici,s
continuance SAMUEL. BIEN,
van sssw Ilntell No 42s PENN apenne
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NOR RENT-A COMFORTABLY FUR
l. nlshed two-story Brick House on street,
near 18th. Address Box IL Star Ofdce ian 49, lw
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Warrington Veterinary infirmary,
EOR HORSES lOGS &r =

253 st bet I3X and l4th s;s.. south OF Pa ave II,
JNO GREGSON, PROPRIETOR,
Member OF the Royal College Of Veterinary
Surg cons, London.
UHorses examined as to SoundneSs, SC
ian H. I'm
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rancid Friend to the suff.rieg i. 1,.,

III AnVld FRIEND 10 the suffsring is N 70.
G.Fners Indian Bslss OF Liverwort Hoarbauud for
the cure OF al coughs colds Group, This preparation
5000 TIE test for the past twenty years.
sVe- VIII stand unriysed. I: IL for by all druyzist
throughout the United State. and British ProvIncss
WSEKs PorTxs, lS4 Washington street Boston Whole
SAFE Agents L. D. GILLIAN, Washington, Special Agent
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'stO LET-THE COTTAGE FRAME House
Il on N street north between 18th and 18th
streets west. Rent $40 per month Enquire of
J. +. Hilton, lith street, near Pennsylvania ave-
nue., NO 4S0. J. +. HILTON.
ian 15-lw
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DENTAL SURGEON.

uENEAL 81 RG GOV.
INK. F. Cosby, FENH AVENUE. HE,
- tween Sixth and Seventh streets, go,
al the place formerly occupied by DIR E$E
Van Patten, has just received a very uffrhD
large supply Of articles pertaini 9 to dentistry
and respectfully invites the public to give him
fession, he Is perfectly safe In declaring thai he
will give entire satisfaction In every case The
best professional references cen be seen at his e.
nee. nov IL thIarchJS.T
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Further from Nicaragua.

The following despatch from our New Or.
leans agent looks very improbable, and was
DOUBTLESS Furnished by the purser Of the Tex.
as REP
NRw ORLEANS, Jan. IL The Texas brings
SaH Juan dates of the 10th
Gen. Henhingsen received reinforcements
on the oth December, aud on the 18th, after
the siege OF Granada had been prolonged for
nineteen days, succeeded in driving the enc
my before linn With a loss Of fourteen hundred
men, henEingsen's lose Was two hundred.
The cdds against him we're ten 10 enc.
Walker took Riyss without opposition, the
enemy evacuating the place ON hearing Of his
approach.
Three hundred recruits for Walker were
waiting at Punta Arenas repairing the steam
or, which would take about FIVE days, when
they were determined to proceed up the rives.
just as the Texas was leaving, a messep<er
arrived at the station. Walker, fearing Eom.
tang wrong, had come over the lake and
hnding The state affairs were in, rscaptured
Fort San Carlos, " hich had been taken bv The
enemy, and was rapidly coming down the
river, scattering all before hiIn
FURTHER DETAILS.
Returned Nicaraguans give contradictory
but generally rather djsmaI accounts Tbs
capture Of tae San Juan river was Effected by
an american Mapped Spencer, formerly mate
on one ca the Transit Companys boats, some
boat hands, and three hundred Costa Ricans
Besides all the river boats, they took Forts
Castillo and San Carlos, and both of Walkers
large lake steamers, leaving him only one
schooner and a few bungoes
Several Nicaraguan Cf6cers are passengers
On the Texas. Some say that Walker Is u
gone case, while others are hopeful
meeting of Walkers friends, ninety OF
whom came on the Texas, will be held in a
lew days.
1t is reported that Spencer is in the nav OF
Commodore Vanderbilt. The British assisted
him with guu-boats
Three hundred men at Punta Arenas, under
Ccl. Lockridge, attempted to retske the boats
lying there, but the British commander gave
uetlce that he would not allow it
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Wy q. MEr&EROTT Has Now On
wv hand four Secondhand Pianos 60 .s:ssEzs
Two for $50, one for S75, and one foryFSFU
500 Also large stock OF New Planes at the
lowest factory Prices.
Music Depot, corner llth street and Penn ave
jan Ia
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fNOR SALE AT BARGAINS.-TWO BRICK
and two Frame Dwellings, situated on the
Island, south Of the Canal Apply at Ne sig
lsecond storyl 9TH street, opposite National In
telligencer ONCE.
Jan l5-e o3t# POLLARD WEIR
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fHE REsiDEsT's IEVEE,
ELOVES-AILS SIZES AND COLOR
" FANS-Pearl, Sandal Wood and Ivory
Sticks
COMBS-WTouPht, Shell Back Combs
EXrRACT Violette, Jockey Club, Mus,
DC &C.
jus; opening or Balls, Parties, Gc at
PARKER'S
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