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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02
By A. GREEN, Auctoneer.

NUH
SIDE OF F, BETWEEN TENTH AND ELEyENTH
STREETS AT AUCTIos.-Un FRIDAY, the Attn day
OF MAY next, shall sell. in front of the premis, g.
AZ O'Clock, m, very valuable piece Of proper
~ sltuatea on the north sGe of street ROrth be-
tween 10Th and 18th streets west being part of ot
No. sin Square No. $40, having q front of IS feet
by 100 feet deep. with thu improvements, which are
aIihme building IN front, and pa story brick back
Terms; One third cash; bslance in 6, IL, aid Ia
months for notes bearing interest from Gay of sale
deed gwen and deed oftrust taken, Title in
disputabe IVY AZ
We deem u unnecessary TO offer any CONNIE Mt re-
ave ta the location of the above descr bed proper
E. Sufhce ID to say il is beautiful building Site
aad the sale will be we'll worthy the attention al
persons wishing TO make good investment.
hp "a A. GREEN, Auct.
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ID WALL a BARNARD. hnets

b. J. c. MCGUIRE g. CO., Auotioreers.
SMALI. AND DESIRABLE BUILDING LOT
- On nth STREET, BETWEEN PFSNsyGvIST.
AyENrE AND NORTH II srRKBT.-Un fuUKS
DAY AFTERNOON, May sd, ut haif past i've
9'clock, on the premises, we shall sell Lot No o.
IN samuel Davidson's subdivision of Square No
lob, rontlDg "a feet inches Seventeenth street
west. between Pennsyl ana avenue and ncIib n
street. running back "a feet inches on one line and
Ing ,6S square feet ofground.
This rs very desirable lot, possessing g good
'front.' on pleasant street, within a few feet of
me handsome building now in course OF election
and designed as q gallery of art.
Ierms: One-third cash; the residue in 6 and -
months, with interest, secured by deed of trust
APP j. C. MCGUIRE & CO. Apots
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02

NEWS FROM CHARLESTON Last night the
anxiety to hear from the Convention was very
great, and gentlemen Were slow to retire to their
beds without bearing. The clerks at the hotels
grew tired Of saying Nothing" in reply to the
oft-repeated inquiry, Anything from Charles
ton!' Every little group upon the avenue from
the National Hotel to WiIlards', between eight
and eleven o'clock, appeared to be engaged in
discussing the prospects Of the different candle
for the Presidency
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02
BY WALL & BARNARD, Auct,oneers.

TWO NEARLY NEW FRAME DWELLINGS
l. Or ID STREET AT AUCTIoS.-On THURSDAY
AFTERNOON, Sd May, al O'Clock, We will sell,
In front OF the premises, Fart of LOt4 in Square
SS7, fronting twent Eight feet ID, between fifth
ald Sixth streets east, and im proved by two nearly
new and sdbsIaEtIal frame dwellings, under good
rent.
Terms: One third cash; ha' ance in and y months
bearing interest, and secured by deed of trust on
tn" premises. All convey encIng at the expense of
APIS WALL & BARNARD. Auotz
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02

AUNT SUsAN.-The members of the bar Of this
city will, without exception, learn with regret Of
the death, on the night before last of Susan Ford
humor, cakes, pies, and other agreeable commod
titles to the frequeners Of the courts for upwards
Of forty years past Susan's reputation as caterer
in luncheOns was wide spread, as were her count
less anecdotes Of court incidents picked up in the
course Of her long intercourse with the people
whom business or necessity drew together at the
seat of justice in term time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02
AUCTION SALES.
- For other ANetien SAFES, see Jfrst page.
By q. c. MCGUIRE a CO. Auc,,on,e,,

By =. G. MCGUIRE CO., Auctloneerr.
HVuSEHOl.D FURNITURE AND HOUSE.
Ta1rS1sstI SG EFFEcTs AT PUBLIC AUCTION On
TUESDAY MORNING. MAY s. q, 10 o'clock at
rest1spce OF Mrs Bsoh 81. g sire north, be-
Iween sssn and l4th street,, shall sell ali the
EnI. e ana Household fsctS, comprisins-
hah'tsns case PIano forte, Stool and Cover
4. mar spring seat So as
arm, Rocking, aud Parlor Chairs
Ma PIC .CoP centre sofa and per Tables,
Gllt iraine Mirrors, Wainu. Whainot
re Cnina Vases, gilt Cande abras, and other
Mantel ornaments
Damas and Lace On rtains yv;n6ov sh.do.
Can s-Eeat Chairs. lounges
BrpssSs, Three ply and Ingrs q Carpets
par t;icIOth, STAR Carpets Hat Tree
gas rIftufe kugs,iFlre-irouE.
EAtensllSn ming Table, Dining Chairs,
Shina' Sass and Crockery ware, Table Cutlery
SitVer Pdted Casters, Walters,
Dressing and pam Bureaus w aTdrobss
Cotage sets, Toilet Ware,
Bedsissns WashstanAs, Looking Glasses,
bGosuelt Gather Beds. Hair and Husk Mattresses
bankets Com forts, CauDte rpanes
holsters and Pillows SheetIng
Cooking and other stoves
Together with n generat .ssortnept IF V;,ohn,
requisites. u iOiS"
Terms; $50 and under. cash; over that sum
cree. ~ o. and days for satisfsctor endorsed
msS2 d J. @ MCGUIRE A. CO. Aucts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02

IHB VoTARIEs OF DISSIPATION, and victims OF de
9sion, can be brought to conviction of the error
OF Their ways, and saved from world of mental and
bodily suffering, by needing the advice contained in
that popular work :. Human Fra,lfy, or PhySioIogi
eat KeSshrcheS. IL Is sound in its doctrines plain
but Inofenslye in its dictates and being beautifully
Illustrated with colared engravings ii brings every
thing home To the conception ''that he who runs
may read " Sold by DR.. Barrow, 1e4 Bleecker
rywhere.
n Sold also by S. Calvert Ford, jr., Washington,
~ u ap l0-lm
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By BARNARD 4 RuCKEY: Ganrrn,nwn

By BARNARD r. BUCKLEY; GEORGETOWN
by VIRTUE OF A DEED Or TRUST MADE
ID thu 24th dag Of April, 1852 and duly recOrfe (
the nth day of Apr, l3;2G Liber J.; SNo: IS fo
county, the urdrrsigned as trustee will sell, on
WEyNEsDAYs May 9Th inst, on the prem ses,
land known and desig mated on the MAJ Of George
t1wnas Lot No. IS, in DeakIn's, Lees and Gaze
nave's addition to ssid town. having front on
Green street The improvements % the same con-
slst If q two story franz house.
Terms At sale. H. q BROWN. Trustee
ma Is BARNARD Il BUCKLEY, Aucts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02

LIVELY TIMES AHEAD 1t Is suggested that
during the present month various gatherings of
Interest will take place in Washing ton. The
Grand Lodge CT Mascns will have their semi
annual communication; the National Musical
Convention will draw a large number of amateurs
japanese visitors; the grand editorial excursion
will crowd the city for two three days; prepa-
ratons are in active progress for the great Sabbath
;hool demonstration-thirtys schools, with officers
aggregating upwards of six thousand persons
viii appear in the line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02

An IMPORTANT IMPROVEMENT. surveyor For
syth has prepared the specifications for improving
tue sewerage of Thirteenth street west, from to
north. For several years this improvement has
been desired by property-owners on that street
Especially has 1t been needed at the corner of
New York avenue and III street, where every hard
rain floods tie vicinity with water leaving a
deposit Of mud, sand, &c, to the great inconveni-
ence OF pedestrians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02
SPECIAL DISPATCHES


For the Star, from different personsl
The following dispatches reached US at p. m,
yesterday:
CHARLEsroN, May LII the Tennessee propo-
sltion be accepted, Douglas cannot be nominated
II not accepted, all the rest Of the South. with
ceders.
CHARLESTON, May six Of the California del
egates out Of the eight will 20 out with the south
II the Tennessee proposition be not agreed 10 by
the convention as now composed.
The following special dispatches for the S,a-
were received at a later period:
CHARLESTON, May IAN hour ago the de
cision Of the Chair that IL required twothirds OF
the whole electoral vote Of all the States 20 nomi-
nate, was sustained by vote Of l42 90 ll2. This,
OF course defeats any posi- blity Of the nomination
always stated to YOU, I think Guthrie will be nom
mated Resolutions will be adopted ena bling the
instructed delegations that have seeded % return
TO their seats In the Convention.
STILL LATER
CHARLESTON, May l, 1860 The New York
delegation has changed fits front and by ding for
the Tennessee proposition and thus carryn % IT, have
made the platform satisfactory TO The South. One
ballot FOR President has been had, and Douglas
received us votes
CHARLEsTON, May 1.-Tbe seeding delegs-
tons, except those positively instructed, cheer
fully agree TO accept the Tennessee platform
which afarms that Territorial Legislatures have
VI lawful power 70 enact NV
friendly legislation towards slavery-and thus
distinctly repudiates the doctrine upon which
Senator Douglas has declared in his published
letter that be Will alone accept a nomination
from the Charleston Convention. His men here
are furious against New York for voting 20 accept
the Tennessee proposition; proclaimiTx that is
adoption by the Coz. yention virtually drive Ii IN
(Douglas) out Of the contest
STILL LATER.
CHARLKsToN, May Fifty votes still out
OF the convention, owing TO the recession; but II
II has been voted that 2O2 votes shall be neces-
sary TO nominate.
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Tn, PbiIad,Inbia EIec,,.n

PHILADELPHIA, MAY 2.-Benry, the present In
cumbent, and Peoples candidate for Mayor, is
elected by majority Of SIG. Downing, Dem }
for City Comptroller, is elected by l20. The rest
Of the Peoples ticket is elected.
The Select Council stand-I3 Peoples and IL
Democrats. The Common Council stands Is Peo-
Piles and SO Democrats
Nearly 20 900 votes were polled
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02

The JAPANESE EMBASSY There appears to be
much anxiety among our citizens, especially those
attached to the military organizations, to ascer-
tain definitely the time at which the japanese
Embassy will arrive. 1t cannot vet be certainly
fixed Possibly they may reach Washington the
last of this week, but probably the first Of next
week. 1t is rumored that they will be received
at the Arsenal wharf, and that arrangements in
view OF that fact, are now progressing under the
direction Of the Government The Light Infantry
battalion has decided to parade with the L. s.
Marine Corps 10 participant In the mi ary recep-
tlon- and the National Guards also hope to be
able to participate. Our citizens are decidedly in
favor of giving them a grand reception.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02
Bauots.
Ballots.

ION the FIRST ballot New York. Ohio, Indiana,
Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa and Min
nesota voted entire for Douglas
At halfpsst nine O'Clock the Convention sd-
Journed to meet at ten O'Clock "Wednesday morn
ing.
The adoption Of the resolution requiring two
hundred and two votes 10 nominate, makes Doug
lass nomination doubtful C!,-ED)
OFFICE OF ASSOCIATED PRKss, May 2, las Pm.
No Charleston advices Of to-day's proceedings
have been received up to this hour.
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More About the Secession Meeting

CHART EsToN, May 1, evening The Southern
election Of Senator Bayard, Of Delaware, presi-
dent.
There is no prospect Of ballot to night in the
regular convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02

ADMISSIONS TO THE SUPREME CoURr OF THE
UNITED STATEs.-On Friday last, on motion by
James NJ Carlisle, Esq John r Ennis, Esq of
thls CITY, was admitted an attorney and counsellor
Of this court; and on motion by Mr.. John "A. h.
LathreP, Mr.. Fred. b Condert, Of New York,
was also admitted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02
Fugitive Slave Case

NEw YORK, May Two fugitive slaves were
arrested here yesterday, and after examination
before Commissioner Belts, were ordered 20 be
sent back to their owners, at Liberty, Maryland
They are now on their way there. No disturb
ance occurred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02

BY J. % McUUIhE q co., AuctlOneers.
HANDSOME AND DESIRABLE DWELL
Il Il ING HOUSE, ON TENTH ST. WEST, BETWEEN +
AND Sis. NORTH, AT PUBLIC AUCTION On
THURSDAY AFTERNOON, May 81, at 81
three story and basement Brick Dwelling House
and Lot, on Tenth street west, between E and F
depth OF 100 feet, to alley The House contains
good rooGs, wide passage, handsome .vestibule,
der, with gas thrOug bout the house.
Terms IS In cash; the residue in s, r. 10 q. 81
and sc months, with interest," scared by deed IN
annually.
Title perfect, and immediate possession given
J. g. McG UIRE i CO., Arcts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02
By WALL & BARNARD, Auctloncers.

I'hUSTEE'S SALE Of VALUABLE BUILD
rLoY;-On 'THlRSDAY' AFTER Noon, th4 sd Sd
OF trust from Robert Adams, dated the 5rh of MAY,
1857, and duly recorded &C., will sell In trout Of
the premises, south part oil Lot II, In SQUARE an
TOPPING Ia isot on 9th street weet, aud ruhng bae
~ ieet inches, between north !. and M strt cts
Terms: One: thi d cash; balance in six and
twelve months, bearing interest and secured by =
deed OF trust on the premises; and If not compied
with within i've days after sale, TO be resold al the
cost and risk OF the defaulting purchaser.
ap2 WALL, A. RlRNaR m 49,
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Baltimore nlarket.-

BALTIMORE, May 2.-flour closed quiet; How
ard street super. Sc 81. Wheat closed firm !;
white 81 70cas1 50; red 81 5O1Sl-55 Corn closed
firm; white and yellow 73a77c. Provisions closed
quiet; mess pork SIS, prime SIS; bacon closed
steady sides 9Tal0Yc. Whisky closed steady
At
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02

The PERFORMANCES Of the BurlesQue Opera
Troupe, commencing at Odd Fellows Half to
night bid fair to be tue richest treat that our cit
zens have had, in that line, for some time All
the papers where this troupe has performed speal
Of 1t In the very highest terms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02

HELLER's SoIREEs FANTAsTIouEs-We under
stand that every arrangement is now perfected az
the Theatre for the commencement of these enter
tainments, which we have reason 10 believe will
be very acceptable TO the Washington public
The second sight phenomena will Of itself be a
source Of marvel to all who witness it, and will
cause many Of the behOlders hogrs Of serious
thought aud speculation as to the cause which pro-
duces such startling effects One of the most
fashionable audiences ever seen at the Theatre is
expected TO welcome Mr.. Heller's return to a pro-
fsssion in which he probably has superior, if
equal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02

among Andrew johnson, DiefinsOn, Lane, rou.
cey, Pearce, and Davis
AFTERNOON SESSION
The ConventiOnre assembled al O'Clock
The resolution requiring 202 votes 10 nomiuste
was passed
The Convention proceeded 70 ballet. with the
following result:
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New York Markets

NEw YORK, Maya Flour is frm stlte IS IS
As; Ohio So l5aS6 IS; Southern 90 s0as6 90.
Wheat is heavy. Corn is firm; yellow slas3c
Pork Is heavp; mess 81 4OaI7 IS prime sl2 75a
u y Lard is quiet, at IO&sllK. Whisky 10
dull at 22c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02

NoTIcf-DIsfrtct Of COlSnsbta Advertisement
70 % tsSsTfsd n fAs BALTIMORE Sun ave rsessrsd
ss a'sd forrarded from TIE STAR Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02

THE CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CASAL.-A Fred
erick exchange says sc Contrary to the very au-
thoritaiye announcements last week that but little
damage was done at dam No. 4 by the recent
freshet, we are now compelled to announce Just
the reverse. In addition 10 the destruction OF the
guard-bank, We are sorry TO state that about one
hundred feet Of the cribbing in the centre Of the
river al dam No. have been washed out to the
bottom OF the river The length of time that wi II
be required 70 repair the breach we shall not un-
dertake to guess at. We believe this is the third
time that the guard-bank Il No has been de-
stroyed within the last two years They cost in
and sbout $1,000 each. The new stone dam was
not Injured by the late freShet."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02
AcQuittal.

NORFOLK, May Capt. Land, tie mate and
supercargo of the brig Virginia, charged with
being engaged in the slave trade, were to-day ac-
quilted in the L. 3. District Court
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cyl C. MCGUIRE CO.. Auotiopeor,.

HiGHLH VALUABLE REAL ESTATE IN
ON WtED ia tSDAY AFTERNOON, May I'd, a
ana .: ~ subdivision of Square No. 2a8 front NJ
each = Ieet on north street between 18th and IAN
VEST, running back ~ feet 81 feet alley
me Iocd1t9n OF these Lots. fronting Immediately
on tr5nS, Ia Square, and erlookng the entire
pri' ts residence. ~ " 'ie
lmmedIately after on the premises we shall sell
Lot no 2, In square. No. PSI. fronting AZ feet
lnchss on New York avenue, at the corner of I4th
street west and running through to north ri street
l51 The position of this lot is unriyaled
as site for q first GLASS residence.
Immediately after, on the premises we shall sell
pet OF Lot o. IN square No. 254 fronting 80 feet
Inches on Pennsy lvanIa avenue, at the corner of
18TH street west, running back leg feet with the I'M
proVements, consisting of 8 substantial and well
srranred four story Brick Dwelling House with
DICK back building; containing two handsome
stores on the avenue front, twelve good rooms In
the yelling part with kitchen and other necessary
out buildings
Terms: One fourth in cash; the residue i'm 6. u,
IS, AID twenty four months with Interest. secured
by q deed on the premises,
Title perfect. All convey ancing at the cost of the
purchasers
ap l7-eo&ds &c. MoGUIREa CO.. Auc.s.
lD-THE ABOVE SALE ~ POSTPONED
pntll TUESDAY AFTERNOON, May stb, same
MAJ ? d }. C. MCGUIRE & CO.. Au-ts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02

WATCH RETURNs.-Wm. Barron, sdrunk and
alsoroetyi further hearing: Alack Adams, do. :;
fine and costs, SO IS. Jno Brown breaking into
stable; workhOuse 90 days. John Hall, do do
80 days. The dodgers list was large for the
season. . =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02

SEE ADVERTISEMENT in another column OF the
Chi Psi Convention now in session in this CITY
An Grafton and poem will be delivered befor.
tlem at the Smithsonian Institution, on THURSDAY
evening, to which the public are invited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02

MRS; WINsLow, an experienced nurse and female
physician, has Soothing Syrup for CAiLdsn Teeth
ing which greatly facilitates the process of teethiIs
by soitenlng the gums, reducing all inflammation
Will ellay al pain, and is sure to regulate the
bowels. Depend upon it, mothers, il will give rest
70 yourselves, and relief and hesth to your infants
another column. 90 II-iy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02

WE ARE REQUESTED by lady to call the atten
ton Of the police to the habitual disorderly con-
duct OF women In tse neighborhood OF Thirteen
and half and C str set
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02

POLICE MATTERs-Befors Justice Clark-Alex-
snder Davis (colored) was brought up on a charge
Of stealing two key rings from an itnerant orange
key-ring. and tootn-piek vender, named Cagatba
Francisco IL seems that the defendant grabbed
the rings from the vendors basket and after
Chatting" about the price, started of on a run,
without paving for them. The vender set the
police on him, and a sharp chase ensued, bat
Davis was caught and taken before the Justice,
who held him TO bail for court, after hearing the
facts In the case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02

On the ID instant MICHAEL O'BRIEN, aged
% years. %
HIS relatives and friends are respectfully invited
to attend his funeral from his late residence at Mr.
O'Clock. - ma 3 '9t*
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02
BARRY's TRIcoPHKRous

is the best and cheapest article for Dressing Beau
hfylng, Cleansing, Curling, Preserving snd Re
storing the Hair. Ladies', try 1t. Sold by all Drug
gIsts and Perfumers. mar u sm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02

ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE RECEPTION OF THE
JAPANESE EMBAssY.-The United States naval
commission charged with the care of the expected
japanese Embassy by the President, have engaged
for their occupancy, while sojourning In the Fed
eral Metropolis, 4 suite of about sixty rooms at
Willards' Hotel, second stsry, fronting on -Four
teenth street, embracing the two corner private
P4rlOrs fronting on Pennsylvania avenue. The
MeSsrs willard are now busily engaged in fitting
them up for their reception, their mode Of living
being in MANY respects essentially different from
that of American or European travellers The
eaterprising proprietors OF Willards famed as
they justly are Tor keeping one Of the finest hotels
on this side Of the Atlantic, win doubtless enter
tai this immense embassy in a manner as salts
factory to the Government as to its members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02
APERrEcr CURE BY WILD CHxRRv

From the editor of the New York Mirror Aug O.
About four weeks siuce, one of the compositors OF
! Is oiico Was suffering SO badly froma cough that
NJ was unable TO sleep nights and too weak stand
AZ his case. He became very pale and thin and
gave symPt2ns of falling a victim to quick con
cines, which had no effect Finally we gave him
ose bottle OF Wtstar's Balsan o. Wild ChnIy. Ii
enoroen MIN lmnedlate relief, aud he is now a well
These are factss and further particulars may be
armed az THIS once We should add that the cough
splitting Of blood
per. '''N /" ''r
Prepared by 3. w. Fowle & Co., Boston, and for
sale oy r. ID. Gilman, :. c: Ford, IT,, $. b. Waite.
u. ctott, John Schwarze, Nairn q Palmer Wash
ington; and BY dealers everywhere. ma i-Iw.r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02

II TAosgh The Star IS p,istsd o. tia 1astsst
nsar Prs'' N xss soxtk Of BaItimOrs, its sdi,ios
80 large as to rsqsiTs it BE- past to press at a.
s0r9y ,a0<rj Advertisements, therefore, should BE-
's" ." osf0rs Ti~s!-s O'clock, m; otAsrviss tlsy
-as 10; aPPea, xa:H TAG nsxt day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02

The LADIES' FAIR now open at Philharmonic
Hall for the benefit OF Grace Church, Island, is
now in the full tide Of successful operation and
should be literally patronized by all who wish 70
do good in the most pleasant manner imaginable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02

TIE MEDICAL CONVENTIONAL large number
IT dSirga tes ~ tae National Medical Convention
are now in Washington, and many others are ex.
pected to arrive to-day and during the sittnes of
the body. The members have been notified TO
assemble to-day, at Willards Concert Hall, for
the purpose Of organizing and proceeding TO the
business for which thew have met Among those
now here re several disting members o,
the medical profession throughout the nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02

PEIcEs OF LAND WARRANTS IN THIS CRY
Buying rates--i6O's, 65 cents per acre; 1908, SO
cents; SOS so CENTS eos 81. Selling rates-i6U's
II cents l20's 70 cents SOS, % cents; 4os, 81 05
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02

THE GRAND MILITARY BALI OF the Montgomer,
Guards tonight, at the Assembly Rooms Is ex
peeted to be one Of the most brilliant and enjoya
bic affairs Of tue kind Of the season, and viii o.
course be very numerically attended by our plea
sure-lovinQ citizens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02

The CONCERT TO-N.GHr.-Al who are desj rous
of bearing some fine vocal and instrumental music
Professional and amateur, will do well 10 attend
tonight the concert IN be given at Willards new
ball by the choir Of 81. Pauls Lutheran Church
assisted above indicated, etc. The music is
well selected, and the programme embraces many
new attractions TO lovers Of the divine art Buy
vour tickets eariy