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4 v, Nv oki.hANs, Aug 2O.--The st>.msh,r m.
Str IN, arrived. with san Francisco date. ~ ~
owe, -, s,esinen John L. stephens and or,,,h, ~,
snS ns.e lillons Of dollars In specie and ! tho,.s
90" Rups s,~sneer Tor New YosL : '''o'-
tending downward Chole, ~, aas, sno prices
vas selling az iokc. Flonr was n : tssl sagsf
money market was EASY % o2rrei. The
horace 1reeiy was made lion n, 60,
He estimated that $1,000 emie,sn,o ~ everywhere
way TO California by the overland ro.,s ON theif
The dates from Minatitlan are 10 the i'm a.,
me mails and passengers were robh.S ~. a.
PatriciOs. The mail was cut Oman ssy 80 W We
the town Of Tehuantepec fo'n
Miranon las dissolved his cabinet .... ~
NAT Mar9uese mas revolted against Mirsmon, but the
The archbishop Of Mexico had excommuniessed
| the Liberal party. W.
Gen. Vol had been defeated in Tam.ulip.,
losing ali his artillery. -
Ieh. Degoilsdo had assumed command nj ths
hn army. He promises 10 take the capital
10 do 81 Out wants 80 100000 and 100 men
noin he decree again,, the church prop-r,v wa.
The bonds of the ,,,,,..
per cent oeot had risen Ten
The schooner Star Is b.,o,., ,,.,,,, ~. o..
DO OF 'hs lith inst The news Is nn,mno,tan,
,an lcs Affairs were unchanged The H., ~
,r ST; dLPbg s, Avg eO-The overland mail h,,
ultimo oa'es OF the 18th
Nearly million pounds Of the Immense ,,,,nl,.
~ ALsd, "a d been exported 10 Valparaiso aud Is
where during the month ''''0 anu eise-
Gtain was in fair demand for export.
of dust Were light ~ ue feSeiPss
ne W aIker-rivCf and washoe-valley mine.
We, wee aIfacnag much attention I.ar,re nu,oher,
na1 ue pared Tor these diggings
lne onlcial returns elect Judge Crane 10 Con-
The Nevada Convention was IN seSsion a, a..
AZ larson valley they were forming n proyis-
lohai government, il being the Intention IN a..
people TO throw of all allegiance 10 the Morrnon
ruis. Ihey designed electing governor. iudoe-
ana All other neces Sary officers
n party OF CalifoTHians. sn route 10 81 opis
were aiiacked near the South Pass on Ia. Kin ~
1 1G1ae' Dy tle Crow Indians. Geo Stephenson %
iltsh'lrgl David Moore Of Lancaster. Pa .nd' q
~. haii' OF Cincinnati, were killed Henry Flor
en ~. oi SarlSle.~Pa., Was made prisoner
Inc advices from Oregon say that Stout demo-
cfdt selected To Congress by II majority
Lieut. Mullen was progressing finely with the
nc" ro1o rom w ALA w ALA to Salt Lake
a large party Of Fraser river ners had arrived
81 the new dlggings in North Calviile Organ
20 'ePosIeo that they Were making from eight
ne accounts from the Fraser river mines are
more favorable. New discoveries Of gold had
been made north of Fort Alexander
hlch quartz had been received At Victoria from
queen Charlotts Island
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By A. GREEN, Auctioneer.

n
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE PROP
l. kRTY.-By virtus ola deed of T. ust b. ari ng date
on the H. day Of MAJ, 1859, and duly recorded in
one OF the land records for the count, Of Washing
ton, IN the Dist let of Columbia. the undersigned
Will ILL., At pub 10 auction. front of tue premises
on .MONDAi, the 18th day of August, 1889 at &
O'c ock p. m. parts of Lots Nos Ia aud H. In the
subdivision OF ssuare No. 49, la the city Of Wash
lngton, commencing for the same at a point on New
jersey avenue 81 feet ii inches from the northeast
corner OF sald square, thence southwardly along
the line OF said avenue Is feet thence west until il
street lt0 feet ON the northeast corner of said
square, thence north along said line to a point 50
feat south from street. thence west TO the Mace
OF begi' n ng on New Jersey avenue The Improve
msnts consist OF new two story Frame House
with hive rooms.
Terms of sale: One third in cash, of whioh sos
10 De PAID az the time of the sale; tho remn nde an
Two equal payments IN 6 and l2mOntAs WIN int ar
est; seeurod to inc sstisfacttan OF the trustee.
0tneEwlse tine trustee the rig to rese
the risk and cost of the first purchaser
VIM WAhD Trustee.
au o-'a~Sw A. GREEN, Auct.
AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE SALE
oil the above, We viii offJr for saa tha new Pouse
and Lot, OF q feet next north OF sha above and at
two-sto Frames, with back -buil1inss, and the
Lots on which they stand, situated Ia Square g. J.
FRO Itlng on south IL, between 4th and 5th streets
east, and I early opposite the Navy Yard Market
Terms One third cash balance inc, IL and IL
months Tor notes bearing interest from day of sale
au22 N''' u a. dfRIEt;EN. Auct.
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10y A. GREEN. AuctIoneer.

TRUSTEE's BALE OF VALUABLE REAL,
L EsTArE.-By virtue of a deed of trust bearing
acte on the 25d day Of march, 1853, and recorded on
the Isl day of April, lisa, in Liber J. A g. number
l52 folios 81 ct q. the subscriber will sell at pub
I nc sale o, THURSDAY, the 25th dsv of August
1852 at o'clock m. in front of the premises the
following property, to wit: All the piece or parcel
a fesl estats situate lying and ing in the CITY Of
WASHING ton, District Of Columbia, and described
on the groutd plan or plot thereof as pa of Lot
number sixty seven (s7) In square number four
hundred and loTty ht t4+ol and sitaate1 on 9Th
str 81 distance of forty nj 4S feet nor IN of
fifteen l5) alley and ~ line between said Iot
anu lot number Sxty six (6sl as laid down on the
suIdivls.0H OF said square, thence run ming west
SIstanss along sad dividing line lone hundredtl
aye t5 ieet to fifteen 5l foot alley thence south
aong sad alley distance of teen dc fe, thence
east a distance Of one hundred aud eve ,lOsl feet
nelng AT sad eth street west, thence north along
the nae oi said street sixteen go feet to the place
OF beginning together vita the improvements there
on. N-NiS
Tenns; Cine aaif cssh: the balance in s and y
Iionths with Interest from the das of sale secured
oS deed oftrnst on the said property; and iftsrrns
OF sale not complied With five DAYS after the sale
tho trustee res ryes the TO resell pnn sx laws
notice at the risk and expense OF In. d2fau nj rs
purchaser. VI viz
EDWARD C. CARRINGTON. Trustee.
al o-eoaSus A. GREEN. Auct
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81 A. GREEN, Apotionesy-

tHWO VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS
= Fk9STlSG ON TIE Fast SIDE OF 7TH STREET,
rioN-Qn THURSDAY, the a5th Instant. sbaiI
SsI IN front OF the premises; Al O'Clock p m two
Lots Nos Is and u, in Square 30. 4ss, having a
ont % y teet inches on 7tR street vest batxeen
iLsnu III streets north, running back IIa feet n Ia
divided In two hsu dsOIne Bull ling LOS with a
1o2t alley between them running back from the front
Terms One fifth cash; balance in &, u, and IL
months Tor notes bearing interest from day az sale
sIsrutable. Ai~o Ia
al 1871 A.. GREEN knct
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GEORGETOWN ADVERTIsEM'Ts
TAKE NOTICE.

TAKE NOTICE.
I'LL PERSONS owning property on the west aida
oil Green street, bstWeen Bridge aud Stoddard sts,
are BY an ordinance of the corporation OF
Oeor setown,to ave The to2tways fronting the sane
paved Win good hard trlok, upon sufficient bed of
char sad and IN conformity "a the legal grade of
the street. The curbng must also be put IN good
order, with new materials. OF the use OF those now
there n 1T for the puIPoke The Improvement must
ne completed by the lUIh day Of September next, or
1t will then he made by the subscrber and paid for
out of t,e proceeds of the tax which has been in
posed Tor that purpose. The work must IN all re-
spects be done IA q manner 20 be approved by the
undersigned, or IL will be rejected.
Persons wishing To contract for so much Of said
Improvement as MAJ not be completed by the Tn
da' of September next, can leave their proposals,
sea,ed, at this Offce
MAYORS OFFICE,
GEORGETOWN. II. q, AG :. 10Th, 1883
. - In
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BaIuEere MAJ kea.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 22.-Flour closed oueit: How
ard street and Ohio. IS. - Wheat closed buoyant;
sales Of 100 bushels; white Sl.IsaSl 30; red
81 G5lI IS. Corn closed firm; sales of white and
yellow 76aSOc. Provisions steady and unchanged.
bacon sides "a; mess pork sI4.50. Lard quiet al
III SaIihc. Whisky quiet at 27a27 &c. for City
and Ohio
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By WALL & BARNARD. Auctinneers-

THREE DWELLING-HOUSES ON PHF
-, LELAND AT AUCTION On THURSDAY Az
TEX NOON, 25th instant, az = a dock we viii sell
IN the prem SEES, OF "a. subdivision square Sl7'
fronting - feet al ILL street west, between Mary
land avengo and south r street, and running ba *
~ feet, and Improved by good and comforts he
anne Dwelling. containing six rooms aad hasa
inert, and under good rent 90" 0
= Also, two Brick Dwellings in she rear of same lot,
fronting on vide a ley aud % feet deem ''
his sale Otsrs an sxcee nt Opportunity for in
Vest;ns NJ Is AL the houses are under good rent
Terms: One fourth cash balance in 6, ~ and ~
months; with interest. deed given AMI a desd III
"ust Sakeh' WALL & BARNARD,
gu 10 tStates.D Adct'oneArs
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UTEE DAILY STAR win be punctuaIly sent
10 the address Of citizens during their absence
Of any Of the summer retreats by the earliest mall
after the paper is put TO press Thus they can keep
themselves thoroughly posted with all that tran
spires in Washington, and at the same time in
form themselves Of all the current events of the
day. Terms, 70 cents per week
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Financial.

NKw YORK, Aug. 22.-Stocks generally htghsr
and active. Chicago snd Rock Island 81; Illinois
Central shares Ga; New York Central q; Read
ing Az; Penn. Coal Co. 60 a; Missouri 6's SPA:
Virginia 6's ga w
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Later from Santa 70

ST Louis, August 81 The Santa Fe mail Of
the 2lst Of July has arrived here two hnnd,sd
Mohaves attacked party Of whites at Bells cross
Ing and carried of their mules and provisions
MaJ Armistead and two companies Of troops had
lett Tor the Mohave villages to cEas Use the Indians
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NeU York NInr.et.

NEW Yosk,A p Flour generally Is higher
Stale 81 .3UaS4 so: Ohio 81 sOas5 80: southern
81 SASS Wheat is cents higher; Southern red
Al 10; white 81 40. Corn 2a4e higher closing
nominal Provisions are quiet and generally IN.
changed. Whisky closed slig htly higher al nc
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Louisiana PoIit;c.

NEW ORLEANS, Aug 20.-The Americans have
nominated J: T. Bonlign as a candidate for Con
gresS, from this District
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Alexandria Markets,

ALEXANDRIA, Aug 22.-Flour-Ro sales Wheat
SALES Of fair to good white al si I0aSI I sales Of
fair 10 good red at 81 O6aSi o. No other sales
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SMAliL FRAME HOUSE AND LOT ON
- itIH STREET WEST; BETWEEN OANhP STREETS
Augpst Path, at So o'clock, on the premises we
shaii seI the so9Ih hall IF lot No u. in subJivi-
street w;tt. between . and p sire {. north, run
hng Dack % feet to foot alley, with the ian prove
ments, consisting OF a two-s'ory Ffama fIouss
be given. WIZ
Terms: One third cash; the rsslSue in saod -
months, with interest, secured Ly doed cftrust ON
au2Ld &c. MCGUIRE ca. Arc,,rs
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The SoNs OF MALTA will and, In another col
umn. call for special meeting at their "En-
calnpment' this evening
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FUTURE DAYS.
By A. GREEN, .Auctioneer.

by a. GREEN, Auctioneer.
VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS AT THE
CORNER OF NORTH NJ AND lsT STREETS EAsr
AT AUcTIoN On FRIDAY, the &c h instant 4 shall
eel, In front o the premises at O'Clock p. M, the
1oiiosins handsome property. viz:
Lvts Nos 7, g. 9, lr and II, in Square No. 712 The
lots ront on north M and LIST street east ing
in al between sixty aud 8. venty thousand souare
suit purchasers. W
TENS; One fourth cash balance in 6, u, and IS
III nths, Tor notes hearing interest from day Of sale
A deed gwen and a deed of trust taken. All con
VeyancinS at the cost Of the Purchaser.
au ~ A. GREEN, Auct
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A'HifER OEPHAS's Picnic w z had thong ht
th.t a." h-st picnic If the season had already
come eli but W. md one advertised for to-mor-
IO% that vii! 20 doubt vie formidably with any
If.''ding cue for the palm Of superior excellence
W. aLsd l. tie odd Fellows picnic, to be
.'"n al Columbian Springs. tomorrow for the
trnrh' - ;he orphans OF the Order This festival
,. u ,F SiErh ny The Central, Eastern, Columbia,
and Friendship Lodges and will Commence AT 8
"a" va the morning and continue until 10
"i".s At night Besides the usual amusements
o. such DECISIONS, an instrumental concert by
w it-crs band will be given, and an address de-
EEr:cd AZ O'clock ia tue afternoon The mate
"a rn@l<Td IA the getting up Of this affair ensure
1t n Il the best II not the very best pic mic Of the
.
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Aucr1oa saLm.
THIS AFTERNooN9 To-MoRRoW

= By A. GREEN. Auctioneer = y
VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS AT AtyC-
rIoN.-l shall, on MONDAY nsxt, the 2lst day
~ ~ SSast az c1sk m, on the premises offer
commencing At thu corner or 9Th street west, being
Rosons OF Lots numbered nine and seven, % and
.nn est' ironting 225s BY s feet deep. The Lots
ioor ~ street front on the Institute grounds over
49, uho city. NO position could be more desi-
"a, , privstc residence. The corner lot is 24x
fsont III ne 1t2tr lots street Is feet
will hrst be offered -" i'e'' Ahe ioes On ID s@
msns ,nn ~ necessary TO say anything in com
~eners liz VI ,nsse !ots OF ground, persons are
location. WV NV ehp7ees OF such
- The terms upon which the lots will ba .ol8
OnH tSurth cash, within DAYS altar sale The re
manner Ds paid IN s. II, Ia, and % mon,hs T,
hotas bearing interest, secured by a ed nj , ny
,h ,ns Terms q sale are not complied With within
purchasers. u ia x,tuins
au l6-d AGREEI
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The Pic MIC OF the Western Hose COMPANY
No. l, at Arlington Springs, tomorrow, promises
to be a very pleasant affair and will no doubt be
very largely attended by the lovers Of pleasure Of
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DIFFICULTY At TIE SOLDIERS HoNF Some ex-
c"Inent prevails in regard TO IN affair at the Sol
di'rs Home on Saturday in which II is stated that
an old soldier was pretty badly used An inmate
BY the name Of John TOrrick returned to the in
siit iil0n dunk, and was ordered "a the y1Iard.
house by MAJOR Alexander. and on his refusal To
:" He vas ordered To be taken there. Orderly
SERGEANT Bassel and one Wall, Steward } who
doubtless TXreeded their instruct seem In hsv.
Sdopt"d very harsh means to effrct their purpose
raised .2aln Basel struck him on the bead ,.,i,S
d ciao, IhnietIng two very severe wounds which
Hade II necessary for the ATTENDANCE OF the s,IT
g"o"- Dr. Ming Tor two hours In dressing the
wounds AID relieving the injured man He was
hot taken tothe hospital, but retained in the guard
LO"st VAIL Is toe house steward, aud is not
'ohnected with the military service Torrick "a
aD"Tt s. years OF age, anal has been fifteen wears
:" '!lr srrslrC, and wounded ina the leg at the
L't.I- Il P-!' Alto when serving In RiDgg :
D't.ry
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IN BROWN SUGARS.
CO HHDS. Porto Rico sUGARS n.r, .,,,.,,,
Prim., .nst received end for "a. e hs
81 isssss sAR60tE 4 sEANEs,
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AUCTION sALm.

- BY A. GREEN, Auetiones,
EXCELLENT HOUSEHOLDS AND KrrcurN
f s &. f ssss RI a:, s
At the Mount Vernon Hotsl, kept by John Mia
sss n s !: Is
sa exGsilent ssse, tmsnt of Furniture, o, wiz:
me noseyood Gaze Piaao Forte, octave, offns
Ma osany Divans and Sofas.
10. psrio, and Rocking Chair,
Centre and other Tables, f
Mahossn, Bedstsads. Feather Bed. and Mattress
MMassie-tcP Tables, Wash and other Stands,
Mahogan, Dining Tables, and Looking glasses.
. stss 1T OF Chlka, Gla.s and CTockeiy Ware;
Kefrisefa tor, stoves, P iSctars sa' oN0io'n'
tlocks and Bookcases,
With many other articles, which we deem unneces-
sary to enumerate.
a .ss%s cash. GREEN. .,o,
By WALL & BARNARD. Auctioneers.
NHREE HEAVY DRAUGHT HORSES AND
URb9SYH SfTs NaifSNrss t At SAT
We will sell, in front Of the auction rooms, s heavy
D1Rsusnt Horses and Sets Harness, complete.
aus2 WALL Il BARNARD, Aucts
BY WALL & BARNARD. Auctioneers.
7 I'VE STOCK, FARMING IMPLEMENTS,
NAE BAY ,iN Sc: "a: ;,A,TAucrIoN:-on WEDNESDAY
Of DR.. Cockerll on the road passing the Soldiers
Home, about "a miles from the Centre Market,
w WIN SOIL MS ohtire PERSONAL Effects, cOmpTls-
pair large size and very superior mules.
l very hne Family and Riding Horse
Draught Horses and Market Wagons
Iexce!irnt Cow and lot OF hCgs.
Carts, Ploughs, Hanows. Cultivators,
Fan, Spades, Hoes, aud other impi ements
% or tons good Hay.
With 9th n Personal Eftcts.
Terms cash. WALL BARNARD,
al y tstatosl Auct'oneers.
BY j. c. MCGUIRE 4 CO., Auctioneers
EXCEI.LENr FURNITURE AND HOUSE
- HoLl EFFECTS AT PUBLIC AUCTION BY ORDER
OF TUE ORPHANS CoURr.-On THURSDAY
IkNiNG, August 18th. at 20 O'Clock, by oruer
OF the y pl AIS Court, shall sell the residence
Ot the lats L. T.. JOhusOn, stree t. bntwesu 3th
and l4th stroots all the Furniture and Effects COM
prls'ng-
superior Rosewood Case Piano Forte, with Eoian
Attachment,
Hand SONS fIench- plate Mantsl aud Pier G asses,
Marhla-tOp Centre ana Sofa Tables
Wainnt French S.tas and Divans.
Plush and Hair seat Rocking and rm Chairs.
Walnut Carved Parlor Chairs, Fancy Cb>irs
suit of four handsome Damask and Lacs Curtains
with Cornice and Fixtures,
BRUSSELS and ether Carpsts Oicloth Rugs.
Extension Lining and Mahosaay Side Tables,
Zane st at Cbslrs, Lounges and Pillows,
Single and Double Bedsteads, Washstands,
DR. ssing and Plain b: reaus, Wardrobes,
Feather Beds, Boosters and Pillows,
Hair aud iiusk Mattresses, Blankets. &C.,
Walnut Secretary and Bookcase, Work Tables,
China, Glass, AID Crockery Ware,
Cooking and other Stoves,
Together with an assortment of Kitchen Resui-
sites.
Terms: S25 and under, cash; over that sum, a
circuit OF o. and ~ days for satisfactorily endorsed
n. c. JOHNSON, Admin trs.or.
au ga j. T.. Meg UIRE a CO, Aucts.
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OUR CITIZENS will Of course not forget the
Shaksperan Reading of Mr.. j Rogers. this eve
ming, at philharmonic Hall. 1t is sure to be a
ly and fashionably attended
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IHE WA~HiN. ron BrIcuERs CLUE ri We their
y, DAD grand picnic tomorrow at the Park Ho-
- seventh stree. IL is expected to be . grand
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Accountability a small boy, son OF Thos
j Davis of the Sixth Ward, while climbing
tree fell and was 80 injured that for time his life
was despaired Of. Dr.. Roberts rendered relief to
the little sufferer tts.f ] Y ~
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SERENADE.-We hear it whispered that Es-
puta's band has been commissioned 10 furnish
some OK its best music for a serenade tonight of
much esteemed citizen. We name no names as
1t Is to be a surprise. ~
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MEssRs WISE AND OLD.-we learn that the
above-named parties net together In this CITY. ON
saturday nigh, at the instance Of several mutual
friends, through whom the matters of differencs
between them were adj usted In n manner satisf,c-
tory TO both. They had meeting on Saturday
in the vicinity Of this city as we stated, and e1
changed two Intellectual shots. ~ =
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RIvER.-The steamer Columbia arrived at Ri
ieys wharf his morning, from Baltimore with
merchandise for III. M. b. Mcpherson, Bates &
!, H. z. Purdy, Marin & Palmer, E. Hall,
z. Brennan, Maria Stewart J. Conner Sihlav A.
Guy, J: Mccarthy, G. & T. Parker 4 Co, n I
Neale, Mrs Whitney, F. F.. White, J. b. Olcott.
III. Hammersley. :, N,'
A number of sloops, laden with sweet potatoes.
water melons, etc, arrived last night from the
lower river. "
Several vessels are unloading coal at the coal
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ATTEMPT AT SUIcIDE.-Saturday night, consid-
cradle excitement prevailed in the vicinity Of
Fourth street. between and X, caused by the re-
port that Mrs. Hall, residing there had attempt
ed suicide by poison. Captain Goddard was sent
iof; ana he after ascertaining that the woman had
half procured for her by colored woman y sent
for Dr. Began, who administered the proper rem
edles, and we learn that she is out of danger The
cause OF the attempt appears to be a misunder-
standing between her and her paramonr and III.
ssteI-she asserting that she was married to him,
and he that she never was '
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CONTEMPLATED iMPRovEMENr.-TheA meric N
Colonization ociety have recently purchased, a,
private sale the lot on the southwest corner OF
pennsylvania avenue and Four-apd- a half st,aot
Tor the purpose of erecting thereon a Iarge and
handsome building, but only intend occun1Ipa !.
port on OF 1t for the use of the Society. we I'm
derstand the price paid was 81 so per foot.
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FOR RENT AND SALE.

EOR RENT-So. $40 r. street. near 18th street,
Il lately occupied as a Boot aud Shoe store A.
ply to w. 4. KENNAUGH, No. 2I4 Pa. av.
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AMPuTATIoN.-We regret to learn that on Fri.
day last Mr.. Thos. J Barret, an old well known
citizen OF the Fifth Ward, and for wears an officer
OF the corporation, had to undergo the dangerous
operation OF amputatiOn. Ii was made necessary
oy disease OF the bone Of his leg caused by the
kick Of horse last winter The operation was
performed by Drs; Waring and Garnett, and the
patient is doing we'll 'A0
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PRoTRAcTRD MEETING A so-called .lcbn,cb
camp meeting" was commenced this morning at
Ii O'Clock in the Union Bethel Church 9coloredi
under the charge Of Rev. A. w. Wayman. situ,
ated on NJ street, between Fifteenth and SiIteentb
streets; There vii! he preaching every day at ii
listers are on from Baltimore There has beer
meeting at this church for two weeks past every
night, and about thirty-fve have profrssed re-
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lhE WESTERN NHARvEs-The following ar
rivals at the w estern wharves during the wee
ending the aOth inst were registered at the office
OF Messrs. Morgan & Rhinehart: Schr E. VIII
hams Johnson master, from X oc kland, Me- with
stone Tor tie Treasury extension; schr NJ Burr.
Nicholson, master. from Boston. ice for Middle on:
mr. Courier, Crowell, master. from Boston, ice
for Middleton; Only Daughter from Boston ice
ier same schr Sea Witch, Vicks. master, from
tne Sonbrero Islands, Wi h guano, for Morgan
hhlnehart; schr. Horace Beal, Montgomery,
TTias'er from Rockland, Me, with stone for tue
Treasury extension; schr 9 n Vinton Wasbino.
Sh, master, from Port " athsll with coal for the
S S S2,n pany; schr. Southerner, Maulsby master
p1i LoI, Deposit, with lumber, for Morgan 4
The Sc hr h Williams brought the largest stone
ever landed at Washington II is about txysntv
feet square, and weighs seventy tons. The Horscs
Beal brings the mate to it, Both are for use In the
Treasury extension. ~ ~ VAC