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Bf I. w bp IbLEh, AuctloneeT.
INTENSIVE SALE OF SUPERIOR WINES.
IL IIQrORs CIGARS, &c, &c. AT AUcTIoH-On
THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 18th. commencing
at clock, shall sell, at the warehouse of Robert
G. Brooke. twho Is about declining busInessD No.
558 nth street opposite Centre Market, large. we'll
assorted, and superior stock of Wines, Liquors, CT
CARS, &c, embracing IN part, VIZ:
Twenty barrels ]. Martins Whisky
Half pipe dark London dock BRANDY
PclvOISIn's pale and dark Brandy
Twenty barrels extra fine Old Rive Whisky
Pale and dark Martel BTandInS
Superior old Sherry and Madeira Wines
Ten barrels MOnongahelt Whisky
Superior Holland GIn, Scotch Whisky
Blackberry Brandy. a large lot of Cigars, &c.
The attention Of the trade is particularly called to
tins sale. The stock Is large, embracing some very
superior Liquors C, and the whole will I've dIspos-
ed of without reserve.
Terms So and under, cash over Syn two and
four months credit, for approved endorsed notes,
bearing interest.
The House IS for rent. Possession given immedi-
ately after the sale.
Hlay I'D C.. w. BOTELER, Auct.
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ITO BUILDERS.-Sealed proposals will I've re-
ceved until u O'Clock m, Of Thursday, the 2Stf
ton Asylum" for building new Workhouse aud
AlInShouse on the old SITE upon the plan Submit Ell
by Charles HasknS. Esq, Architect, and adopted bN
the Corporation. The plan aud specifications may
he examined at the Office of Mr.. HaskIns, Penn
avenue. between 10th and nth streets and the pro
posals must he left at the office of the undersigned
6i dt3nth JOHI. l.. SMITH, Charm.
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AHUsEMESTs AHEAD.-On Monday, Logan
Tribe I. o. r. NJ, of Georgetown, give their
Second Annual trip down the river, and first
class time may be anticipated.
On Monday night Hibcrnia Club give one of
their pleasant COtillon Parties at Temperance
Hall.
On Thursday next, May 18th, the grand Excur-
sion Of the American Hook and Ladder COMPANY
to the W hite House comes of.
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MARRIED.,

On the 2ls instant hv the Rev. Henry Walker
Mr.: MAHEON A. POOL. Of this CITY To- Miss 81
SAN BROWN, of Montgomery county, Md.
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Bv BARNARD & BUCKLEY: GEORGETOWN.
EXECETOR'S SALE OF VALUA 81. r.
~ FARM AND Town IOTs AT AUCTION.-O n
TUESDAY, the 10Th of May we will sell. at our
M. valuable tract of land IN Alexandra county, -,
Virginia, containing seventy acres about one mi e
from the Aqueduct, adjoining and immediately west
OF the farm at Robert CTUt, Esq. This land very
easy of Improvement, is watered with several fine
streams; the greater part Is IN wood. This tract
will he divided Into lots of five or ten acres If de-
sired.
Also at the same time, five acre Lot in the Dis
trct, one mile from Georgetown. the Ridge read,
adjoining and south Of he farm of Capt. Maddox.
Immediately after the sale OF the above front of
the premises, we Will sell the following described
Town Lots, VIZ:
South part of Lot No. 28n. in Beatty & Hawkins
street west side, and running back IN feet viii! be
divided INTO three lots.
Also the middle part of said lot. II feet and run
nng hack l20 feet This also will be divided to SUIT
purchasers.
Also, parts of Lots Nos. 60 and 70, in Beatty &
HawkIns'S addition to Georgetown, northwest
corner of First and Frederick Streets fronting IS
feet on First street and n feet Frederick street
These will be divided INTO two lots Of ga feet on
FIRST street.
The above described property tbeing the real es-
tate IN part "f the late VIM Jewell. deceased) will
be sold to the highest bidders, without reserve.
Terms: One fourth cash; the residue IN equal
paw mcnts ri 6, u and IL months, satisfactorily Sc
cured. and bearing interest.
All convey anCILg at the expense OF the purchas-
cTS.
If the terms are not complied with in one week
IRON day of sale, the property will he esOd at the
expense and risk Of the dcfaultlng purchaser
TH0S. JEWELL. For the executors.
\ plot OF the property can be at the store Of
BARNARD d BUCKLEY.
ar ~ AuctIoneers, Bridge street.
IL THE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED
on account of the ram until TUESDAY, the 18Th
instant. same hour.
NAV I'D BERNARD & BUCKLEY, Aucts.
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N,vv Dpr,pryrxr

Bnrenn Of Yards and Docks, Nay IL, 1857.S
EahaD rR"rTS vs. enn4rSed ,ToPoSaIS Tor I'm
ceved at this office until noon on the Isl day of June
next.
Bidders are referred to the Cummandant of the
Navy Yard New York. for plans and specifications
Of the work to he completed within 90 mouths
from the date of contract.
Approved guarantors 10 the offer, and suretIes to
the contract, according to law, will be required.
II
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ORPHANS COURT.-Yesterdayt the case of Ad-
ans, executor and trustee of the estate of John
Law, deceased rs. Rogers, was fully argued be-
fore this Court by Robt. J. Brent, Esq, of Mary
land, for the executor, and r. >. Coke, of this
CITY, for Mr.. Rogers. After the conclusion of the
argument tine voluminous documents were placed
in the hands Of the Court for examination, the de-
cision TO he given when the Court has concluded
the examination.
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JAMES c. McGrIRE. Auctoneer.

BY JAMES c. MCGUIRE. AuctIoneer.
VALUABLE IMPROVED AND UNIMPRO-
v WE'D REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.-Ou WEDNES-
DAY AFTER NOON. May 2th. 1857 we will offer
for sale. At public auction, ut 5la O'Clock, the
premises, part of Lot "a, all of 10, ~ ana 81 and part
of Lot ~ In Square AT, In Washington city, COM
mencIng for the front at point ~ feet south of the
intersection of q street north with 9th street west,
and running IN suutnerly direction on the west line
of6th street 81 feet and having depth of lie feet
for except the northern 60 Feet which has 80 feet
depth.
II will he offered in lots of ~ feet front with the
privilege of any number of front feet not exceeding
forty.
Terms ~ per cent. cash the balance i'm annual
payments of ~ per cent. secured by deed of trust
on the premises, and bearing interest from day of
sale.
After the above sale there will be offered the
three 3-stOry Brick Houses. having front on the
west side of 9th street west Oabout 80 feet from he
point of its intersection with y street north, IN
Square SO, with depth of about 90 OF 95 feet.
The above houses are ground rent lease of %
years with prlvI eye of purchase at any time at Is
cents per square foot.
Terms: One-quarter, cash balance IN one. two.
and three years. Deeds given and deeds Of trust
taken 10 secure deferred payments. All transfers at
the cost of the purchaser.
may I'D JAS. G. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer
iG-THE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED IN
consequence ut the Indictment weather until MON
DAY AFTERNOON. Nav 18th, AT O'Clock.
may 2l-d JAS. c. MCGUIRE. AuctiOneer
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BY JAS. c. MCGUIRE. Auctioneer.

BY JAS. c. MCGUIRE. Auctioneer.
DEREMPTORN SALE OF HOI. T.
4 SQUARE-On WEDN ESDAY AFTERNOON.
May ~, at O'Clock, at the Auction Rooms / shall
sell the whole of square No 49, fronting 18th and
18th streets west and north X and : streets.
Terms: One fourth sh the residue la 6, IL, and
10 months satisfactorily secured hearing interest.
may l8-d JAS e. MCGUIRE. Auct.
II THE ABOVE SALE is POSTPONED
IN consequence of the rain until THURSDAY AT
TERNOON, May 18th, same hour and place.
may I'D JAS. Z. MEG IIR j., Auct.
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FIREMEN's VIsTT.-The Northern Liberties
Fire Company of this city are making prepare
tions to visit Philadelphia in October next This
is one of the strongest and most efficient compa-
MES Of the Washington fire department, and the
members are fully competent to make their tIip
source of pleasure and profit.
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AUCTION SALES.
THIS AFTERNOON d TO MORROW

THIS AFTERNOON 9 TOMORROW
BY BONTZ & CoOMBs. AuctIoneers
GALE OF FANCY ARTICLES, TOYS. &c
- &c.-On MONDAY MORNING. Nav 18th. At
10 O'Clock on the north side IF street between 9TH
and 10Th streets. we shall sell a variety of Fancy Ar
ticles, TOYS, & c., ~ "'>' 81
Ladies and Gents Gloves, Hair and Tooth Rrushex
Combs, IIandkerchlefs. Scissors Spool Cotton
Sewing Silk, Thread. Ribbons, Dress TrImmIpgs
Hooks and Ewes, Worsted Goods, n LOT of TcyS A.
Also, the Counter. Case. and Shelving.
Terms cash.
BONTZ h COOMBS,
may 22-2t 0ntel.) AuctIoneers.
By JAS. c. MCGUIRE, Auctloneer.
ENTIRE FURNITURE AND EFF ECTS OF
Ia THE national HoTEL." w WASHINGTON; I'D; G,
At PUBLIC AUCTIoN.-On MONDAY MOhNlNG,
May 18th, commencing NJ 10 O'Clock. and continuing
n that hour each day until the whole disposed We
shall sell the entire Furniture and Effects ot The
National Hotel IN this city forming the largest and
most valuable collection OF furniture, Carpets, Bed
ding, &c, &C. ever offered at public auction IN this
country, costing over SlP.Op.
Tins Hotel contains about four hundred rooms
completely furnished I'm everv department. together
with an Immense quantity of extra Bedding, hne
wool Blankets, Comforts, Linen, 4 c., DC.
The particular attention of the trade rs called to
this sale, which will he made without reserve.
Catalogues will be published in few days, con-
tanning full particulars.
Terms: Sioo and under, cash; over that sum a
credit OF 6n and ~ days, for approved endorsed
notes, hearing interest.
may l5-d JAS. C. Mcguire. Auct.
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In the fish market the supply was small Shad
were selling at 25a5O cents per pair herring 15a1s
cents per dozen; small rock 37a5O cents per bunch
large rock soc .aS2 50 each perch very scarce, at
81 cents per bunch
Yesterday, at the wharves, shad were selling at
sllal5 per 100; herring at S1l per 900 sturgeon
81 50ai each.
In the hay market the supply was small hay
was selling for 81 25al 50 per cwt.; straw 81.
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BY JAS. c. MCGUIRE, Aucuoneer.

BY JAS. c. MCGUIRE, Auctoneer.
TRISTEE'S SALE OF SQUARE No. l76.-On
Il THURSDAY AFTER NOON, MAY 18th, at 5
o'clock at the Auction Rooms, shall sell tby order
OF the Trustees of the Farmers and Mechanics
Bank of GEORGETOWN the whole OF square No. lis,
containing about lUh.OOO square feet of ground.
Terms: One fourth cash; the residue 6. - and
10 months, with interest, secured b. deed of trust on
the premises.
may I'D JAS. c. MEG UIRE, Auct.
By BARNARD & BUCKLEY; Georgetown.
VALUABLE LOT in GEORGETOWN AT
AUCTIoN.-On MONDAY AFTERNOON
next 18th instant at s., O'clock will sell parts of
lots l73 and IA fronting on Green street y feet and
running hack I2H feet
This property will be sold for cash, as the owner Is
about To return to Europe.
sale positive. rain or shine.
BARNARD & BUCKEY, Aucts.
Immediately after the above we will offer the fa-
lowing described improved property, viz: nearly
new rame Houses, with the Lots, situated on 81
street, hetween High aud Market streets, 10 feet in
depth. These houses under rent 10 punctual
tenants.
Also, Brick House and Let on Fourth street south
side, near High street. The lot rs l(N feet depth.
Sale positive. and terms liberal
may 2G-ts BARNARD Il BUCKLEY, Aucts.
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fOR RENT.-The HOUSE on 6 street. batw cen
L 18TH and 2tn -treets. FIRST Ward, formerly occu
pied ny Lieut. Harrison. II Is nearly new well FIN
CarrIage-house and Stable, servants room above
Apply to WIN. BROWN, next door NAV I3-tf
FOR "a LE.-My RESI- DENCE on the corner of
J. New Jersey avenue and q street south, Capitol
Hill, fronting on the avenue 62 feet inches and on
street south a6 feet ii inches, and containing nearly
3,OOO square feet. i'
may eff w. r. PHILLIPS.
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NAV l9-lwt
SPECIAL CARD.

- FINE PIANO.
" am happy To say that have used Hams 4 Bro
Tiers Pianos at musical conventions, and find them
excellent instruments In all respects.
GEORGE F. Roof"
"Sou ask my opinion of the PianofOrtes manUfac
tured 10y Hams Brothers. of New York. am
happy t0 state that. having used them several Of
my musical conventions, have heen highly pleased
with them. and have heard no expression regarding
them from the many musicians attendance hut that
of admiration. For purity and fullness of tone and
elasticity of touch they deserve the highest praIse
indeed. am very anX iOus to have of them TO
III the great National Convention which am to hold
in Washington IN February next. Yours, very truly,
"Dec. %, 1855. J. b. WOODBURY."
One very fine Piano from the above establishment
of superior tone md finish for sale at great bargain,
at our Piano Wareroons, SO Penn avenue.
may 10 JOHN F. ELLIS.
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EOR PENTHOUSE No. 81 on Penn. avenue.
i being the house lately occupied by Mr.. ndrada
II is a new house, very complete in It's general ar
water, gas. &c, with plunge and shower bath IL
Will be let very low to good tenant. with without
street, or through the Post Office or application
may be made at No. l5a on I'D street. where the kew
may be found. may 10 eoIrv
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FOR SALE-At bargain. and on very easy
Il terms, TRACT OF LAND, suitable for =
dairy farm, or other purposes and within miles OF
Washington city. For particulars apply at No. 5I2
I'D story 18th street.
may Is If POLLARD WEIR
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DESIRABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.-The
- subscriber desires to sell the HOUSE and LOT
No. go. situated 9th street east, between street
and virginia avenue. The proximity of the premis
IS 10 the u - Marine Barracks renders IL desirable
used as such for many years, and is thought one of
me best stands on the Navy Yard. The House is of
brick, two stories and attic, containing seven rooms
and good cellar. Apply to ELIZA BURY, No.
All Z street, between LIST and 2d west.
may 2l-eO2w"
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FOR RENT AND SALE.

EOR RENT.-A three-story BRICK HOUSE,
i containing ten rooms, situated on ID. between
l4h and 18th streets, with pump OF good water in
the yard. TO permanent tenant the rent will be
made moderate. Inquire on the premises. II"
GENERAL FURNISHED ROOMS, or (fcr a
- small family an entire House NAV be obtained
by applying at $40 18th street, near Penn. avenue
NAV Z3-3tt
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EQR RENT-Several large, airy and comfortable
ROOMS. III house supplied with bath, gas anG
other modern improvements. and located on one o
the most pleasant streets of the city. Apply AT III
HOUSE and STABLE fcr're Apply as above
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SPECIAL CAR D.-rhe attention Of the public is
- called to the sale Of valuable improved and un-
imProyed Real Estate, to take place on MONDAY
AFTERNOON, May 18th, at O'Clock. OH the prem
ises, comprising many desirable building Lots. on
5th street west, between north NJ and o streets
north. AlsO three excellent three story Brick Dwell
ling Houses at the of 9th street west and
street north.
, The desirable location of the above property, and
the unusually liberal terms of payment render the
sale very attractive. JAS. G. MCGUIRE,
may I'D AuctIoneer.
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The HORSE MART.-This morning the open
space at the intersection of Louisiana avenue and
street, was crowded by persons attending the
sale of horses. carriages, &c. The stock offered
was not of the first class and we left bidders
did not exhibit great deal of anxiety, probably
because the stock most in demand had not been
ONar
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Tor SALE OF FOR RENT.-The Good VIII
L and Fixtures ola BARRIERS SHOP. situated
under the 81: Charles Hotel Wishing to dispose of
II, those wishing to engage in the business will find
u to their advantage to call on II. SEITZ, corner OF
"A street and Penn. avenue. may 1l-6tf
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The DIsrRIcIs, with the exception of the Sec
ond, are now supplied with police magistrates
legally appointed and confirmed. In the First
District, Samuel Drurv; Third District Daniel
Smith; Fourth District, John III. Goddard; Fifth
District, p. Mckinney; Sixth District Jas Gull;
Seventh District, Daniel Rowland.
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FOR SAI.E.On liberal terms new and desira-
Il BILE BRICK DWELLING, on south side of
north l. street between 4th and 5h west md com
Portable FRAME DWELLING, No; 43i, on north
Also. the square of GROUND No. 1888, containing
84,47l feet at cts. per foot. Apply at No. SIP 7R
street.
NAV l9-T POLLARD WEIR
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ALEXANDRIA IN 1904 A friend has handed the
Alexandria Gazette the abstract, in manuscript of
the Census Of the inhabitants Of Alexandria.
taken by John Vaudeville, in the LIST and I'd
months, 1865 in which the total population.
white and colored, of that city was put down al
6,377.
CIRCUIT COURT.-The case Of Gardiner rs
Smelling, was continued yesterday up to the ad-
journment Of Court, Mr.. Bradley concluding the
argument for the complainant. The Court is to
give its decision Monday next
The Court does not sit to-day.
A COOP WoRK.-We notice, in different parts
of the city, groups Of laborers engaged In displa-
cling various pools of stagnant, green scummed
water, and substituting solid earth therefor
~ SUBSCRIBER" writes to US, complaining of
gang Of bad boys who infest the Northern Lib.
critics and make the market house their ralIviug
point lie describes the nuisance as insupporta-
BILE, and asks the attention Of the officers thereto
FIRE.-Yeste5day, about O'Clock, p m a fire
broke out in small frame house near the corner
Of /. and Eighteenth streets west, by which the
interior Of the building was somewhat injured
A SERESADE.-It is understood that a serenade
will be given to Gov. Dickinson, at Wilards'
Hotel, at I0K O'Clock this evening, by his numer-
Gus friends
WALL BARNARD, auctioneers, sold on Friday
afternoon, in font Of the premises on l street,
between Fourth and Fifth, lot 5, in square SIG, 90
feet front, subdivided in three lots ~ feet font
TO w. ID. Phillips at u, and b +. Slocum at 81 .
WHITE PANTs.-The first white pants of the
season went up the Avenue this morning, outside
pair Of long legs, and overshadowed by broad
bTim straw hat.
OUR GERMAN FRIENDS mean to have one of
their capital balls at the Assembly Rooms on
Monday night.
THE COURT OF CLAIMS is not sitting to- day.
WATCH RETURSs-Baechus Jones, (most ap-
propriately Bacehus,) for drunkenness and disor-
de.ly conduct, was sent to the woTkhouse for 30
days. John Warner, colored. do; do. William
Ward, drunk dismissed. Biddy Carroll, do; do.
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We CLIP the following from the Associated
Press Telegraphic correspondence from this point,
of yesterdays date:
The Marshal of the District OF Columbia has
given notice to MIR. Blanchard, one of the print
eTs of the National Era, and to David A. Hall. Of
his intention to sell their property TO pay the bail
forfeited by General Chaplin. who was charged
with the abduction of slaves from this District.
"The Republicans of this city to- light nomi-
mated candidates for Collector, surveyor and
Register, to be voted for in June next"
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DESIRABLE ROOMS FOR RENT-Pleasapt-
- " located and newly furnished thruug bout In
mediate application will secure a choice of apart
mentS, IN suite or single. Also. n handsome OF
FlCE;, suitable for lawyer. Apply at I3j ID street.
near the City Hall. may n a,
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EOR RENT.-'rhe neatly furnished PARLOR
l. and BEDROOM lately occupied by the Hon. I
l.. ClIngInan. Also, three single ROOMS very
pleasant for the season, for rent at No. 2I5 Penn
ave.. opposite Wizards Hotel. Terms moderate.
q emit
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NSnIcIIe4, ! CNcll'S- IYer0nd A.I1Ied Ware
iUckR,,Ac. &C. -t5I-as .l.-r B
q. - l3ROWlNT.
n %. 1ie Main street, ,lwheeling, wa.

OF goods in hi i that has eyer been brought to ihIs
city, Which Viii sold Wholesale and Retail prices
low any house Nest Of the Atlantic cities.
A'acng his Eoods may be found Gold aM Silver Watches
from OF the celebrated English and Suisse
acturerers Aiso the Fedl u, II. D. American Patent
Lever Watches Clocks in variety, Including few
day RcsuatOra Of fine quality suitable Banks, Railroad
Stations, Offices and Watch Makers. 81 7l f5fia fHe
Beautiful JewCrS in sets oterwise, COEul Mosaic,
Camso, OoiI Stone, Lava, aud all Gold JGwclr Also,
assortment Of Soft sHdcr and uied IeWclry cheap.
Rings Card Cases Gold PENS &c. &C. Every article IA
this establishment Is warranted to be good represent
Il mli25 lis Main ST., one door from Marsh lNrts
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ODD FELLoWs, DIRECTOR

Vtr.TnIas Lodge No. A. --sleets every Thursday
evening AZ Hail. Of Market and Monroe streets
JAHEs W. MoOuu, n. g.. B. " Carr, Secretary.
EranEIKn Lodge No. lB.-Nests as abOyeeysEy
Monday evening. J. }. FHEScH, n. g.; W. n. Nc