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FUTURE DAYS.
ByA GREEN. Auctionecr

By A. GREEN, Auctionecr
VALUABLE BUILDING LOT ON GOTH
v STREET, BETWEEN NORTH X ANDI., Mar THE
w ESTERN MARkET, AT AUCTIoN.-On WEDNf.S-
DAY, the 18th instant shall sell. in front of the
premises, at o'clock p. m, Lot No. "a, In Sauare
a. having front On 9th street west OF IS feet run
ming back los feet 8 inches to a wide alley This
property is handsomely situated near the Western
Market House.
months, for notes bearing interest from the day Of
positive. N
ma ed GREEN An,
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LOCAL NEWS.

IL rHousH "TBK STAR - IL PRINTED ON THE
BAsTKsr STEAM PRESS IN USE SOUTH OF BALTI-
MORE, ITS EDIrfoS - LARGE TO REQUIRE 1T
TO sE PUT TO PRESS AT AN EARLY HOUR; ADvER-
TIsxAENTs, THEREFORE, SHOULD BIZ SENT IN BIT
TWELVE O'clock, NJ; OTHERWISE THKY NAY NOT
APPEAR CNTTL TIE MKT DAT.
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Fran Now Mex;co

ST. Lows, May 7-The Santa Fe mail, witt
dates to the 18th ult arrived at Independence thi
evening.
General Covert, the agent for the Navsjce In
dams, reports all quiet.
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Further from CaIiforr;..

ST. Louis, May s.-The overland mail from
San Francisco on the 18th, has arrived The bill
forming the six lower counties Of California into
a new Territory, called Colorado, had passed IN.
Senate and been TO tue Governor for his approval
On the 9th, the steamer Brother Jonathan brought
down slOo, 900 in gold dust. The news from the
upper Frazer river is very encouraging, while the
lower country is nearly deserted, and laborers are
not TO be obtained at any price
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NoTIcR-DIsIRIcT OF COLUMBIA ApyyRrIsx
HKsTs TO INSERTED IN THE BALTIMORE SUg
ARK RECEIVED AT AND FORWARDED FROM rHy
DTAR OFFICE.
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Collision and Lo.. efU.,s.

ST. Louis, MAY THE steamers Lucy MAY ant
Cedar Rapids collided yesterday morning, nea
Quincy, Ill The former was sunk immediately
Three OF her deck passengers were lost.
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Verdict NOT GuiItx.

SAVANNAH, May Sin the case of Selvis and
Marea, indicted on the charge Of fitting out the
bark AnSeita for the slave trade the Jury returned
a verdict Of not guilty.
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ALEXANDRA, May 9y-Flour; we quote Union
street superfine at s. Sass So
Wheat sales Of white at 81. 7lasI IS; red 81 Goa
s163.
Corn; sales of white at slas3c., by weight.
No sales Of rye or oats.
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Arrest ON Suspiciou.

the Adams Express Company, at Montgomery,
wasarrested here on Saturday night, charged with
the recent robbery Of the Express Company there
and has been held 10 bail in the sum of SsO $50
II is said that the accused was on his way 70 Eu-
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EY I. C. McGIrIRE

q C' nn.u LINb &c CO, Auctloneers.
VALUABLE BUILDING LOT ON F STREET.
BEIMEKN 9Th AND 1TH SIS, AT AUCTIoN-Dn
WEDNESDAY, May 18th, at half past 5 o'clock
that valuable parcel oil land fronting - feet on ST.
between 9th aud 9Th, near the Patent Office being
part OF Lot No. Is, Square 456, 81 feet of which runs
back l feet and the remaining % feet about I feet
TO public alley communicating with Il and It'll sts
The latter portion contains two brick stables Weld
ing rent of about 500 per annum.
Terms: One-thlrd cash, and the residue on terms
OF credit to suit the purchaser.
ID j. c, Mcfi IIRE A. CO Aucts
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nIEn

Suddenly, on the morning of the 9th instant, Mrs
MARY BURNS: in the 2tth year of her age.
Her funeral Will take place from the residence oil
her brother, corner OF 18th and G street, First
Ward, at 10 O'Clock tomorrow, (TuesdayD The
friends and acquaintances of the family are invited
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By A. GREEN. Auctioneer.

vAtoABLE BUILDING LOT on THE ISLAND.
STREET, AT AUcTIoN..On THURSDAY, the 18th
instant, shall SELL front of the premises at six
O'Clock D. M. or iHmedia tey after the sale of the
property an square No. 5Sl, handsome Building
Lot, fronting 81 feet touth street, the cor
ner oil ~ street, running back to 80 feet alley con
tanning ii ,S46 square feet
Terms; One third cash; balance IN 6. u and Is
months, for note bearing interest from the dsy of
sale. A deed given and a deed of trust taken.
mat A. GREEN, Auct
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Later from California and Mexico.

NEw ORLEANS. May THE steamship Cont
zacoalcos from Minatitlan, with the Californi.
to-day
The mining business was favorable and Inn
proving. The news generally is unimportant.
The Sonora took down 70 Panama 81, 7OO,OoO In
treasure and $40 passengers.
The CoatZacoalcos brings Vera Cruz dates Of the
LIST: Gen. Robes was at yalapa with .7OO men
and Gen. Ampudia was encamped before that city
with 1900 men
President Juarez had issued general exequatur
TO all American consuls
The French and English fleets were 20 leave
Sacrihcios on the I'd. The Liberals are in posses
Of San Bias. Mazatlan, MaBizaRilla and CoioIa
The CoatZacOalcos left Minatitlan on the 9TH
The sloop of war Brooklyn was there with minis
ter Me- .ane, on an official visit TO Consul Alltn
Mr.. McIane had addressed Ocampo an imnort
ant letter, defending the United States against the
protest and charges Of Miramon's government
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Arrival Of a Ship of War,

NEW TokK, May A government propelle
with three niasts but bowsprit gone, was seen O
the 9th ult.. steering for PeTnambuco.
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Opening of a southern Canal
Marine Disaster.

NORFOLK, May THE first boat with a cargo
OF corn arrived here to-day by way Of the Abe
marie and Chesapeake Canal.
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Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, May9.-Flour closed firm; Howard
street Is held at 81, without sales
Wheat closed firm; white 81 .7OaSa Tor choice;
red 81 .6CaSl 20.
Corn closed firm; white s6ss7c; yellow s7sssc.
Pork Si7. IS
Whisky closed higher; Ohio 30; City ~.
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BY j. &. MCGUIRE & CO, AuctIoueers
THREE THREE-STORY BRICK HOUSES
NJ n AMP Logs At AUcIIoN.-On THURSDAY Az
TERNOON. May 18th, at O'Clock, in font ofthe
premises, we shall sell, Lots Nos. and 5. m sub
DIVISION oil Square No. 800 fronting 80 feet on Ninth
street west at the corner of street north runnin
back "a feet inches to 10 feet alley, with the inn
Proyements, CONSISTING Of three neat and well built
three-S story Brick Dwelling houses. The corner
house has an excellent store room And has haen
ocecnplas Tor some time as grocery store.
the premises. VI "s' oh
ma sd ]. G.. MCGUIRE A. ca Auc,. 4
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SIS 1874 IO4K; Chicago and Rock Island 90; Cum
beriand Coal 1sK; Illinois Central shares ga; do
bonds So; Michigan Southern guaranteed honda
Reading 4syi Virginia sS eSi Missouri ss seS.
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New York Markets.

NEW YoRE, May 9.-Flour has advaDeed Saiec;
State S. 25aS6 81; Ohio S7as7.25i Southern 90 %
aS71O
Wheat has advanced 2aic.; Southern white
81 os; Western red 81 -53al 30.
Corn closed higher mixed 92as3c.; yellow
PorI closed quiet; mes sls n ssIs rs; prime
SI3 Lard closed dull. -i'E
whiskey closed firm.
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By J. C. MCGUIRE Il CO., Auctioneers.
VALUABLE BUILDING LOT ON 18th Sr
" BETWEEN AND III STREETS. AT AUcTION.-On
O'Clock, on the premises, we shall sell, the south
part of Lot No. g. In Square 35, fronting "a feet on
ilth street between and II streets north running
feet, ' s1
Terms: One fourth cash the residue in g. u and
IL months, with interest, secured by deed of trust
ma7-d ]. C. MCGUIRE Il CO.. Aucts.
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ma I'D J. C. MCGUIRE & CO, Aucts.
By ]. c. MCGUIRE CO Ano,iono.-.

By J. c. MCGUIRE Il CO., Auctioneers.
VERY DESIRABLE BUILDING LOTS ON
THk SOUTH SIDE OF NEW YORK AyENUE, AT
TERNOON, May 18th, at 81 O'Clock, ON the prem
ises, we shnil SELL to the highest bidder, Lots No
~, IL and H. In Davidson's subdivision of Square
NO; 2ol. Lot 10 fronts 2 feet O New York avenue.
ana runs back about IS feet to paved alley. Lot u
fronts Is feet inches, and back about SO feet TO
paved alley. Lot II fronts % feet inches on New
York avenue, at the of l4th street and runs
back an average depth of about7i feet to paved al
ley. -
Immediately after which we shall sell Lots No.
Is and II, IN Davidson's subdivision of Square No
west, between ri and streets north, and runnine
back l20 feet to a ten fsot alley.
These are, beyond doubt, among the most desira
bic building sites for sale in that section of the civ
Title indisputable. WIZ '''
Terms One-fourth cash the residue in 6. - nd
10 months, with interest, secured by deed of trust
ma d - J. c. MCGUIRE Il CO., Auots.
DuBIIC SALE.-The subscriber viii ,eII :, n,,h
lug auction, on SATURDAY, NAV istb stPPeW
past -FOUR O'Clock, in the afternaoa Fiftr as f
Land, beautifully situated, adjoining the easteSn
Pofuon q my farm, about two mies from Wssh
imng.yn. The Improvement il Comfortable Frame
DMgiihg mouse, with rooms and Kitchen and a
s sn ssape and lt H. all enclosed with good
10 ah1 mas hne spring OF water on it, and shout
~ aefes 81 woodland. Terms S6O0 cash. The pay.
ineht q ne remainder of the purchase money will
nc elf9ed into three 90 nal instalments payable IN
shd years. Please call and view the place be-
W. ~ ua3 VI SAFE, so ~ ~
i4a o-@ls tsN .e2 sAt .. -, SCA0Os,
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AUCTION SALES
THIS AFTBRN0ON & To-MORRoV

By WALL.& BARNARD, Apctione.rs.
FxCELLENF AND NEARLY n EW THREE
MONDAY AF.fERNooN,sth inst, At 9 Q oioea,
we win sell, in front Of the premises part Of Lots
north, between I'd and 50 streets west. and running
osck iee feet 70 wide al ley, and improved with an
s6es2nt, comfortable and commodious three-story
Brick Dwelling, supplied throug bout with gas and
TTaater, and heated by flutes from Latrobe stove.
repair; contains IN rooms. Also good hack build
ing. ana cistern IN the yard. This properly Ia in
;tos' desirable location and fast improving vicin-
Terms: One fourth cash; the residue in eoual
re- ,i ~ o, IL and "a months, with interest.
taken. ~ "0o~ vi ""s'
ma WALL 4 BARNARD, Aucts.
$50 BY A. GREEN, Auctloneer.
III ASDSOME AND VALUABLE BUILDING
IL LoTs ON NEW J5Rs5y AyENpE AND isr ST.,
shall sell. In front of the premises at o'cI"cI ~
M, nine beautiful Bullding Lots. known and De-
lgnateS as Lots c, ID, 6, :, r, q, l. and n, beinr
rart 81 me SUBDIVISION OF Square No. 60, lying and
LotsC =, y, q and each has fine front of 20 Zee,
on New Jersey avenue, and running back IS feet 10
loafoot alley, between north ID and r. SITS.
>, X, q, L. and front IL feet each on LIST street
west and running hack IS feet to To- foot alley he
tween ID and f. streets north.
The attention of persons wishing to purchase
beautiful building lots is called the sale Of the
above lots, being situated in hne, healthy section
ofth city, and IN nelghborhood noted For its "a pd
dences, which makes il sale of interest 10 al who
wish to purchase property for the erection of resi-
Terms; One fourth cash balance in 6, 70, and Is
ma sd A GREEN Auct
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BY A. GREEN, AuctoneeI
-,,IB By NY, B0TELER, Auetioneer.

= AT AUcTIoN.-On TUESDAY MORNING.
May 10th, coElrnencir at lO1x O'clock shall sell
at my Auction Room, Iron Hall, large invoice of
elegant Embroidery and Lace foods, embracing in
part '
Real Medallion Lace Sets and Collars,
Embrofdcrcd French Sets and Collars
Elegant Black Lace MaRtiIIas and ShavIs
Real Point ace Sets and Collars,
Nov Pompadnur Lace Sets,
Rlack Lace Wells and CofTeurs
Embroidered Muslin Rands
HonIton Lace Sets ard Collars
Lacs and Muslin Embroidered Caps
Swiss Embroidered Sets, COliarets Collars
Gloves, Bands, Fancy Dross Caps, Head DTesses
WTeathss, Tides. &C.
Together with large CO. lection of now haauti G,l
and desirable Goods, which renders IL very attTac
The sale will he continued daily until the whole
col ection is dis posed Of WV ""0'0
Terms cash.
SIT G. w RnTEILp A.,
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by J. e. MCGUIRE 4 Co, AuctIoneers.
FURNITURE AND EFFECTS OF A FAM
Il LILY DECLINING HOUs EkEEPING.-On THURS
DAY MORNING, May 18th, at 10 O'clock az The
residence of q gentleman declining housekeeping,
ON g street, between 18th and I4th streets wesi
We shall sell, all the Furniture and Effects, com,
pTlSing-
Mahogany Hair Spring seat Sofas,
Arm, Rocker and ParlOr Chairs,
Rosewood and Mahogany MaTlde-top Tables,
Mahogany Secretary aud Bookcase,
Cane aud Woods Chairs, Lounge,
Damask aud Lace Curtains.
COrnIce and Gilt Window Shades,
Brussels, Ingram and Three, ply Carpets,
Straw Mating, OIlcloth, Rugs,
Hat Tree, Passage Chairs.
Mahogany SidobOard, Dining Tables,
China, Glass and Crookary Ware,
Bedsteads, Bureaus, Washstands,
Toilet Sets, Looking glasses,
Mattresses, Bo sters, and Pillows,
Blanket Comforts, Counterpanes,
Cooking and other Stoves, Refrigerators
Terms . 81 and under cash over that 50 m credit
go and 80 days, for satisfactorily endorsed notes.
ma I'D J. G., McGJJIRE CO Auct.
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Alexandria ,1.rke,.

New YORK, May 9.-An American fr
name unknown, has been signalied from {
Hook
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w HOLEsALE BooTtHNlnS S H

M LEWIS PAYNE 49,
w HOLESALE BOOT AND SHOE DEALER
Bridge Strsst, Georkefotra, ID. C. ~
The attention OF the trade Respectfully called I'm
my stock Of Youths', Mems, and Boys,-SSr
CAi:FSklN SHOES, for summer wear
all Of my own manufacture. tf.,
My stock OF PATENT LEATHER
ton. Wy " '
A large lot of COARSE SHOES ard ROOTS
Suitable Tor servants) also on hand and constantly
~ Country MERCHANTS and Others IN wan, ar.
invited TO call or address me at No. "a Bridge st.,
neoIketoGn y. - = : = 80 ap2-G
DRIME WHITE MERCER POTATOES-
l. The undersgned have on hand a small auantity
OF prime White Mercer POTATOES, which win
be sold AZ reduced prices. Apply to Army
SHlNN, No. 81 Green street, Georsetown. mar IS
~ ) = n. NEW GOODS ~
j n Subscribers would invite the attention of
purchasors To their desirable stock OF goods In
Ladies' Wear we have all the new styles and fab
rics; with q full lime of PARASOLS HemstItch
aed other HANDk ERIC HIEFS, g Owes MiTS
EMBROIDERIES, HOSIERY, &c >'''
Also, Mems and Boys Wear of COTTON
tWOOLEN and LINENS; TABLE LINENS.
SHIRTINGS and SHEETINGS, HEAVY DO,
With all other goods usually found in a vell.e
iected assortment Of Dry Goods. + ~ q, - =
Purchasers will lind 1t 10 their advantage to az
anime our stock, which will be offered at the Low.
80 - '"'"1A. MAYFIELD 4 BROWN.
spis-fm No, 121 Bridge Sc, Gsorg stovn
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THIRD DIsPArcH.l

At a meeting Of the Corps Legislatif, Count Wa
lewski read TO the Chambers an exposition of IN.
neSotStions which had taken place, saying III the
Emperor made war, IL would be because he had
been constrained TO do 80 by the aggressive con
duct of Austria Every possible confederation had
been urged by France 10 avert the calamity
Count De Morny had expressed the hope that the
anticipated war would be confined 20 italy
dispatch received at London on the 18th avs
that the Austrians would enter Piedmont that dsv
by three divisions. The Piedmontese Were 20 de,
fon1
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EOR NEW YORK.-The regular packet sch,r
Il Fairfax, Mott, master, is now loading, "A
and Will sail With dispatch. For freight or ~
mag McCOBB Il DODGE
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BY VAIL & BARNARD. AuctIoneers
GALE OF GROCERIES. WHITE LEAD
:, I.IoUoRs, &c, AT ArCTloy.-Ou TUESDAV
MoRNiN6, May 10Th, at 10 O'Clock, we will sell I'm
EOnt oi our auction rooms, stock of prime Family
oroceTl"s, Liquors, Cigars, Sc on account Of the
consIgncrS. goods suitable for the trade VIZ
dered and Coffee Sugars ~"
Teas, ~ ''ii "iU Do0h
Boxes Sperm and Adamantine Candies
Boxes Starch. Caret Wine Whisky and Rraudy
81 boxes R1isns, ~ boxes Figs Prunes in lars and
boxes, ' w
boxes Cataw ha Brandy, Anchovies. Pickles
y boxes CASTLE, Brown and Chemical Snaps
Cases Dried and Brandy Chsrries
rs kegs White Lead and Zinc Paint
p barrels ike and other WhiSkies,
u octavcs Brandy, barrels Gin,
$1,000 Cigars, boxes Chewing Tobacco
barrels Machine on,
With large lot of other goods in the grocery Iine
Ierms: $50 and under cash over that amount a
dorsed. oh-
Z WALL. A. RARNARn .n.,u
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by A. GREEN, AuctIonecr.
"A DMINlSTRA TOR'S SALE OF HOtTSE-
"A IA n2LD APP KITCHEN FURNITURE AT Auction
~ ORDER ol the Orphans Court.-On TUESDAY
May 10th, ! shall sell, by order of the ORPHANS;
iourt, az the late residence of Ferdinand Greomnp
streets west, at 10 O'Clock a. M. a general aSsort"
mont OF Furniture, which we deem unnecessary "a
enumerate. ~
Terms cash.
ADAM RAUB, Administrator.
ma 6-3t GREENs..,
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The ST MATTHEW'S SUNDAY School ExcuR-
sIoNIsTs went down to the White House Pavilion
This morning, on the steamer George Page They
left the city under the nanhalship of MI GeorGe
Harvey, and made fine appearance.
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FRENCH TRoor. ESTr,I,a p,.n~ox,


QUErEC, May e.-The ste,m,h,, Al,
morning. - eu mere WIS
There was no actual declaration Of war. su, u.
IL was reported that an alliance Ia, h..., g.,
between France and Russia "'eu
The French troops are entering Sardinia.
French loan Of 500 go 90 francs ia aanounc.d
lt IL rumored that Austria has given Sardini,
fourteen days Longer 70 consider the demand 10
disarm and dispose Of her /" free cerpan
The Liverpool cotton market closed on Tuesday
with downward tendency, and az q partial de-
cline Of \ penny. The sales Of Saturday and
Monday footed up only e,OOO bales On wednes-
day The tendency was still downward.
me oresdstufs markets closed on Tuesday with
an UPWARD tendency, and at o slight advance, in
nvse instances The holders Of wheat refused 20
seh ehcept AT an advance Of 3a& pence on the last
s1iOS,i1 hi, riour and corn were very firm, and
Provisions were tending upward, but the mar
ket closed steady.
ConsOls closed at 81 xa99
panic was caused by the rer.,rt.S ID .--,..
French alliance.
[sEcoNp DEsrArcHl b
sardinia had replied 10 Austria's ultimat1m IN
the 10th, but the result Ia not yet known Aus,ria
expected 10 cross the Ticino at any moment mot
withstandng IL was reported she had agreed -
another proposed mediation
The French troops were entering Piedmont and
'nere was great activity tbroug hout France
The corps legislatif met at Paris or the 10Th 10
receive the Government statement Count IVA
iewSkl made the statement i'm person, throwing all
the blame Austria
The French contingent for the va, "a a n.
raised 10 1iO.gl
England, Prussia, and Russia all protested
against the conduct Of Austria
III Is reported that an alliance. offensive and dc
fensiye, has been sig ned between France and Rus
sla, and the announcement caused great crcite.
mcnt.
The British Channel feet had sailed, under
sealed orders TWAS believed that il was destined
for the AdTiatic.
Ii is reported that the whole militia force of
Eng land is To I've enrolled
The Sardinian Chambers have invested tl,c kim,
with the powers Of dictator
Inc commanders Of the French army are an
nounced The Duke Of Malakon is invested with
thg Sh'Si oonin1hd of The army Of observation.
The London Exchange and Paris Eoursc xSe,.
greatly excited and experienced violent huctu.
aiIons-French = thrces' closed at OF 9Nc
The herman Diet had decided 10 keep the ptIn-
| arm the federal forts
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COMMERCIAL.
INSTRUMENTATION closed with n dc,Ii,ins,
tendency. Prices were easier, but not quotabIy
lower according 20 the Brokers Circular. hut
some other authorities report decline Of Sales
Monday and Tuesday 9.UO bales including ? TOO
To Spectators and exporters. On "Wednesday the
market closed with a downward tendency, and
All ,i qualities were slightly lower. Orleans mid
BreadStuns.-Flour closed buoyant at an ad-
vance of Loaf cd ranging IOal3s Wheat closed
buoyaht at 6d advance; Western rcd 7ass; West
ern white !'alUs; Southern IUaI2s. Corn closed
ilrm at 2a3d advance yellow d~3da6sSd; white
7sJda1s9d
ProvsioDs.-Beef buOyant with a large specu-
lative demand, and prices had advanced So Pork
buOyaht at 2s6daJs for good American. Bacon
firm. Lard quiet at 55a6(s
General Produce -Rosin dull AZ "a Suaer
STEADY. Coffee firm. Turnentine firm at AS
London hdrkefS-Wheatb uoyant at lass adj
vance Rice firm.
Money more stringent and active IL was ex-
Pected that the Bank Of England would advance
It's rates Of discount.
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BY WALL & BARNARD, Auctioncers.
VALUABLE BUILDING LOT ON I4TH
S1REEr AT AUcTIoE.-On WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON, at O'Clock, we Will sell. in front
~ the premises, Lot 80, in Drury's subdivision of
Slnare si9, fronting - feet 18th street west by
iol feet on 0-foot alley. - -
Terms; One thi ri cash balance in G, IL, and 10
months, for notes bearing interest and secured by
deed of trust on the premises.
maj WALL, RARNkRn Auots
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HARDUP.-Yesterday, an indi dual well known
ia the vicinity Of Ninth street and Market square
being out Of funds and sadly depressed In spirits
Nv his inability to raise an " ante complained so
bitterly In the company Of his acquaintances that
one proposed to him to 20 and jump into the canal
The = busted gent remarked that he would do
d IN a minute, II he could make stake by IL
IL wsS finally agreed that IL he would take the
dive. lie should receive 80 50. Down he went to
tLc canal brink, and "a the surprise Of ALL made
Tie dive in one Of the lthiest sections Of the canal
WHEN the tide was At point to accumulate all the
nth from the adjacent sewers and drains in that
Nlciniiy U-sbtaiued his reward. and went his
"dy rs hiity-loONing specimen OF humanity a.
could welNLe magined
WATCH hETURNs.-Western loo up reported to
9TH instant-Peter ldaf disord.rly; fine and costs
- John 6Titfn, drunk and disord-rIy: do 50
Central station, sth instant-Chs>. ByaI. drunk.
iine and costs, Sis. John Waddle. drn,k aud
dlsOrderlyi do, do Hann4f-SYIson. col do !.
do. 81 IS. James Stamford. stealing: iaiI Pst.,
Buc kwith, disofderly; fine and costs 80 rs W.,
Truman. drunk and disorderly and ex posnre: do .
si.l5- Three dodgers were accommodated otb
iDst-wm. Mccormick. drunk and disorderIy:
nne and costs, S2.l5. WIN. Galway, RoseIina
Weeds, VIM Gren, and Buck Swaggart all col .
disorderly gathering; do, 81 IS each Edward
Mccormick, drunk and disorderly; do, do. Jno.
shehan, do do, s3l5.
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GEORGET0WN ADVERTISEM'Ts

nor PHlIADELPIl1A.-rhe schooner Ann
plckrell, Captain Palmer, is row loading "A
morning next, 18th instant For balance OF
1rei sht apply to HYDE Il DAVIDSON,
IT. Watar
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BY WALL & BARNARD, Auctloneers.
RUlLDlNG LOT ON NORTH A STREET
~ AT AucTIoN.-On TUESDAY AFTERNOON
lutn Instant att O'Clock, will sell. front of the
premises, Lot 81 IN Square 8o9 fronting 81 feet on
alley. S A w " Iiiii ~ ioo'
Terms; One third cash balance in G, a. and 10
months, for notes bearing interest and secured by
ma WAIJA RApNapn .uu..