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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-04-27

Wv thNt't SoSSt e'A ~
than ALLEVIATE it by ovcrpowcring its vested in
Nucncc and diminishing its pccuniary induce.
ment.
Nevertheless, | doubt not, that, like myself,
overcoming these, and, perhaps, other ohjec.
tons, you will see in the act of the 23d OF
March, a new existence for the company. new
hopes, new zeal, enlarged usefulness, greater
satisfaction to those who bear the burden as
well rs those who reap the benefit; in short, q
more immediate, if not n full reward for all our
labors, plans and expenditures.
Mr.. JAS. G. Paxton suggested that the report
and documents be referred to 4 committee Of
thirteen.
Mr.. James Lyons proposed that the question
rs 10 the acceptance Of the act amending the
charter be acted on that night. Mr.. Paxton
not pressing his suggestion Mr.. Lyons propo.
sition was agreed to.
Mr.. Peaclv Z. Grattan offered the following
resolution for adoption by the private stock
boldcrs, and it was unanimously agreed to:
Whereas tho General Assembly OF Virginia did,
on the Esd day OF March, in the year eighteen lluli-
bred and sixty, pass an &c; entitled 4 net 10 amend
the charter OF the James River und kanawHa Com
rany." And whereas by sid act it is provided. tina,
''beiorc this nc, shall take effect, or the Board o
Public Works shall make the subscription 20 the
stock of said company authorized by il, or rrlcaSc ol
discharge the liens which the Commonwealth holds
on the property Of said company, the private stock,
holders OF said company shall, in general meeting
assembled, accept the provisions OF this act. and duly
certify their said acceptance thereof 10 the Board VI
Public Works And whereas il Is further provided
in said act, ''thnt before the provisions Of this nc,
Shall take, effect, the said Jaulcs River GnL kanawla
Company shall, in general meeting OF the stock,
holders, accept the same, and such acceptance shall
b. deemed IN acceptance Of al the provisions OF
this net, and as a complete acquiesccnee ii. ind re-
cosnition OF ul the authority and other powers con.
fcrred upon the said ksnawha board by this act. y
Now be it Resolved, by tho private stockholders OF
general meeting assembled, That the provisions OF
the said act entitled an act to amend tile charter oi
the James River and kanawLa Company, passed
March esd, eighteen hundred and sixty, be and the
same is hereby accepted by the said private stock
holders Of said company. And that Thomas II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-03
News from the Rio Grande-Letter from
Colonel Lee

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS,
San Antonio, July 10, 1860
COLONEL have the honor to state for the In
formation of the Secretary of War that the Officers
on the Rio Grande report everything to be quiet
on that frontier; and that since their communica-
lions of June |, at which time all was quiet, even
tumors as to Cortinas or his men, or of robbers
from the other side of the river, have ceased.
DO not think 1t necessary longer to expose to
the diseases incident to that region at this season
more troops than may be actually requisite and
propose to withdraw from Fort Brown one of the
companies of the LIST artillery and from the river
two of the companies of the I'd cavalry. n
After the withdrawal of these three companies
there will still be at Fort Brown two ompanies
OF artillery, (including light battery "Mr I'd ar
nllery0 two companies ID cavalry on the river
between Brownsville and Ringgold Barracks,
and two companies of the Sth infantry at r ing
gold AT the posts on the river above the troops
will not be diminished, but will be increased on
the arrival of the Sd infantry.
have authorized Major Hunt, on the approach
OF yellow fever TO the vicinity of Fort Brown to
remove the garrison 10 some eligible camp in the
Interior, and to leave guard for the protection
OF the public property at the fort.
l. have received intelligence of the arrival of
Col. Bonneville, with three companies of the Sd
infantry. in the neighborhood of Fort Lancaster
am, very respectfully, your obedent servant,
X. f. LEE, Bvt. Col. COmd'g Dept
TO Col. ; COOPER, Adj't Gen'l U s. A, Wash
ingtOn City, ID. C..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-03
II That valuable and popular family journal.

u That valuable and popular family journal,
The WEEKLY STAR, full as usual of Metropolitan
news and gossip, and choice literary reading. il
now on our counter ready for delivery to the pub
lie. Embraced in Its entertaining contents are the
following articles:
Eaviy RiSiag-a poem By John G.. Sazs; The
bs1s's Sfratagsm-a rsry Interesting storv;
AreAbtshoP Hughes Among the Ladiss-a prae-
teal speech; An Ingenious Piece Of Work;
- be hiHd"-d poetic gem; The Visit Of ths Prince
Of Wales to America; The Mother and Sister Of
Ny Douglas; One Of tAe Metsorie Sfonesj What
Becomes Of the Newspapers; Affairs Msrieo
Religious EnfsHigsnes;
The MdSsacreS IN Syria; Volcano at Work; Vine
Grotosrs Coarsntion; WaiiiHg for Latter
a poem; Death Warrant Of Christ; Way do Gail
drew DIE; AbESs Of HEnlan RightS; A Scene in
ths House Of Lords;
The APPrshsndsd Ciri War at OeeoqHaH; The Late
Meteor; BioRdiH'S Last Crazy Feat; APPEARANCE
Of fhe Prince Of Wales; Alleged Murderer Ar
rested; AHOtAsr Meteor Seea; BaItinors as It is;
Mammon rs. Hymsn; 7Re Sight of a BsaxtifnI
BIiad Girl Restored By Marriage;
1hs Ze~ares on their Tour; Ths Trip of the Great
EasserH to Cape May; Our Watering Place Cor
TssPo"dsHes; Treaty tcith Japan; Another Hor-
r~ s" IOsoa; 7As Note Of the SHItan to As French
emperor Movements Of Gen. Walker;
operations Of ths Patent Once; Proceedings Of the
Criminal AID Police Cor,s; DistyibNtion OF
Medals aad Premiums TO the Pupils Of the First
and Fourth Public Schools; The Bell and Ersrstt
C'&b5 Republican Meeting; The Steamboat Acct
dent at AIszaHdrid;
SereBads TO the Hon. Daniel s. Dickinson and his
Speech on the Occasion; Visit of Rec Father T.
J. OToOis to hs City-kis reception By the
Catholic TOfa! Abstinence Society, speech, ssrs-
made, &c;
SLstehss Of Summer TrarsE-Jfrs rsry interesting
letters from the Editor tcsSfern toKr; The
Trouble at OecoqEaH Ended; The NsIc AIrnad.n
MiHe;
Department Ns,rs; Editorials; WaShington Netr,
and Gossip Local Intelligence, &c, &C.;
Late Nsvs, Jorsiga aad domestic, by mail ana
telegraph;
Interesting Personal HemS;
And great rartsty Of choices literary articles both
prose and poetry, too NUMEROUS to mention
This Is just the paper above all others for per-
sons sojourning in the National Metropolis to
send to their friends at distance. Price only
three cents per copy, or 81 p per annum; postage
prepaid by stamps when so arranged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-03

ID At the latest dates from Japan, everything
was quiet at Kanagawa, but the interior of the
country was in disturbed state II was the
Prince Regent who was assassinated by the ad-
herents Of Prince Metao. The act was committed
within the walls Of the Regents palace. The
assaSsns had all been captured. The Ty, Don is
represented to be very liberal towards foreigners
and for this reason he encountered the i'll will Of
Prince Metao
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-03

IL The American scieptisc A..oci.,,., -.
menced its eleventh annual ronvsns,o, -. MI W.
I h.isS ~ newport, (R. ID The use Of the stat
.smbi 'ue re hAs been granted by the General AS
Ant ne ofhce.s 81 the Society are: Presi-
fres.dent. Dr. A. Gould. Of Cambrsdg.. G. ce
~. ~ eA1y, Professor Joseph Leconte. Celum-
dsiphia Pra assss,ss; d L. Elwyn, o. Phiia
commemorative Of the life and 49, ase s rs
nSosn hsre Professor Bache viii also. bv an.
p Pc n,nsat give an address on the Gulf Stream aP
,sn,iiI. ro,essof Leidy win discuss the extinct
proceeding ofthe various meetings will no..sss
hiucn interest, especially for scisntinc men -
-. lauon wiz be In session for week or ten
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-03

NAvAL--Assistant Surgeon Nj. p. Christian.
ana fassed Assistant Surgeon John Ward, have
oeen ordered to the steamer Susquehanna, bound
for the Mediterranean.
FRS. Assistant Engineer c. w. Loring has
oeen detached from the Office Of the Engineer.
ih-onisf' washington, and First Assistant Engi
neer 600 X Johnson, ordered upon duty in that
george Law, Master in the Navy has been
promoted to Lieutenant from the 1ath ~ mi,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-03


" AS many OF our readers may be unable to
answer to themselves the query, Who are Druses,
we VIII add that they are ascot Of NJ anirnedsns
VINO trace their origin 70 wandering ranasic
named Hamsa, who, in conjunc ton with one of
his followers, wrote sacred book, embodying his
doctrines, for the guidance OF the priesthood only
he taught that God could only be known TO man
kind oy manifestations Of his presence In human
form, and that he had manifested himself ten
Hmes the last time being In 1920, Ia the person of
hakem, a CaliPh Of Egypt, who left the care
OF the faithful to i've principal ministers. A com
plcated system Of priesthood Is maintained; and
many OF the doctrines OF the sect resemble the
Christian theolgy. They are said to derive their
aame rom Mohammedan missionary named
Darazi, or 4rusi, bat they disavow both his name
ana doctrines. The Druses have N former time.
oeen noted Tor cruelty and for hatred of the Chris
uan religion, especially Of sect called Maronite.
whose spiritual head is the Patriarch of A pt,och
though they have some relations with Rome. In
t1e late siaughters however the fanaticism of IN.
Dfuses has not permitted them to make anv ai.-
uncaons and all Christians have been indIscrimi.
hateiY the victims Of their rage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-03

OrAmong the articles brought up from the
wreck Of the Hungarian by the submarine opera
Tor was card Of young lady, on the back of which
was written in pencil, in firm hand, "Llzzie
dies tonight"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-03

NEW MAIL LETTINGS contract division
OF the Post Once Department is now engaged on
the Lettings Of about nine hundred mail routes
which were provided by special enactment OF
Congress, and advertised in May last This ser.
vice 10 distributed through every State and Terri.
tory OF the Union except Ohio, Pennsylvania,
Delaware, New Jersey, and Maryland, which
comprised the regular lettings Of the last spring
The decisions will be made known the 10th inst.
and the routes 90 LET are 70 be put In operation on
the first Of October next. ss't -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-03

II The Prince Of Wales is having a "gcod
time" In Halifax-reviewing the troops attend
ing balls, regattas, and horse races He 'goes it
while he's youngn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-03

DrSteamboats are multiplying on the New
York canals, and are found to answer admirably
The aPPrehended injury to the canal banks is
no longer an obstacle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-03
Spirit of the Morning Press.

The Constitution descants upon "'the supposed
abolition conspiracy in Texas" and upon the
political and social omnipresence of the colored
species of the genus homo.
The IateHigsHesr discusses recent proceedings
of ''The True Democracy of Michigan "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-03

ABSENCE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.-Judge
Black has left the city brief visit to his home
In Pennsylvania. A. b McCalmont, Assistant
Attorney General, win act in the capacity of that
officer during his sojourn away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-03
By A. GREEN, Aucflou.eer

TRUSTEE SALE OF OLD BRICE,D Doors
WINDOWS, kLINDs AND HANDsOME BUILDING
l.or,iI BLING THE PRoPHRTy OF THE WKsrERN
HosE tOMfGNT. AT AUCTION On FRIDAY, the
~ DAY OF August. shall set, on the premises, AZ
o clock p. me, ON fwentF third. between L. and NJ
streets north, ~ beng kDOWn ss the Western n ose
PROPERTY, a the Brick, Windows. Doors and
Blinds, remaining from the hre. Also. the hand
some lot Of ground which the building stood a
being south Is feet ~ inches Of Lot No. s Square
a
Terms for brick and material, ossh; Tor the DuIo
Ing lot half cash; the balsnce IN 8. ". end ~
months the purchaser "a give notes for the deferred
pay ments, bearInG interest from the day Of sale.
deed given and deed of trust taken. All ooH-
veyaucinE st the oo-t Of The purchaser.
n the terms for lot should not be complied with
in I've days from Day Of =, the Trustee reserves
the right 20 resell the properts az the Isk and Sost
Of the first purchaser. by adTertlslng the same
times m the Star DeWSpaper.
EDMUND HANtEY. Trustee,
By w. X WOODWARD
jy q d A. GREEN. Aucf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-03

III Josiah B. Taylor. Esq retires from the
Loudoun Democratic Mirror, and that paper will
hereafter be conducted BY Benz L. Sheetz, ESQ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-03
PERSONAL.

TNEQRMATION WANTED OF SIG,R. q
fPEiEESsiiGY which WILL be thankfully received by
" fiGSlOLI, Vice Consul Of the Two Sicilies !
MADAME MURkICE, The GREAT AsrRoIo-
~ ,SisI AND DocrRKss, Jnst from EHrops-This
nlsnIy gIftsd and Intelligent lady can be Consulted
on the Fast, Present and Future Events. Cali n
Washington. 10 S. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-03

IL There is great complaint of drough
throughout several of the Southern States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-03

ARMY ORDER Thomas Korber has been d.
rected to repair to Fort Columbus. N. Y, where
he viii be assigned to the detachment Of boys
learning music.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-03
THIS AFTERNOON 8 TOMORROW

By J. c. MEG UIkE A CO.. AuotsOneeFe
STOCKS AT AUCTlON.-On FRIDAY Az
- TERNOON, August 81, a. S o'clock, ~ the
Auetl Rooms. shs sell. In sums % SUIT
s22so Corporation Of Washington Quarterly PET
cent. Stock.
$50 cofPTstion OF washington Semi annual 9
per ONT stock.
s. Shsres Bank Of Wa-hluFton Stock.
Terms cash m current "a nds
iy sid J. c. NoGUIRE A. CO.. Aucts-
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II Senator Clingman has formally declared in
favor OF Breckenridge and Lane.
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"a GRAND GAL. s1Ssff " r "''''' Il
At ARLINGTON SPRING!
Presidents Mounted Guard,


Of WASHINGTON CITY,
Take great pleasure in announcing to the public
their Intention TO hold a GRAND CAVALRY
TOURNAMENT AND PIC Mic at AIRING
TON SPRING, on
MONDAY, AUsUsr 9Th.
This will be a strictly military arrangement as
practIced IN the cavalry school exercise and none
Will contend for the prizes but members Of the
The following named gentlemen have kindly con-
scented TO act IN the position assigned them:
JUDGES.
Hon. j. d. Floyd, Secretary of War; GEN j. f..
Col VIM n. Emory, LIST Cavslry u. =. A,
ADDRESS 10 the contestants for the prizes by the
Hon. |. l. stevens, of Washington Territory
bon Alexander X. Bots!eI, of Virginia, will
Substantial seats W II be erected for the aecom-
nodatlon OF the LADIES', and every effort will be
made TO ensure the comfort and enhance the pleas
ure oil 81 who may favor the corps by their pres
ence on the occasion
awe beg to assure the public that order and decorum
VII pc rIgIdly IN. Intained as amp e police force
Will he detailed for the purpose.
Wlthers' full band has been engaged for the oc-
casiOn. " WV W
The enclosure will be open for the reception OF
visitors at O'Clock a. IN.
RldIrg to commence at o'clock .. m.
omnlbuses VIII start hourly from the corner OF
7tE st. and Pa. Az also 18th st, and Pa. av.
from 18th St bridge.
TICKETS FIFTY CENTS. admitting a gen
tleman and ladies.
MANAGERS.
MAJ: las. y; Davis, Capt. z. III. King.
Capt. Jas. i TAFT, =" f. SchaefT,
Lem Towers, 3" r. M Duimnt
j. Holingsworth, q" Robt m stevens
Capt. JOS Peck, Serrit Geo Seitz
II. W Martin, John Lang
o. :. VIM. :. feel, jv IN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-03

PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS IN THE Ma.
RINs CORPS Captain VIM b. Slack, appointed
Quartermsster Of the corps, with the rank of
Major, vice ID. J. Sutherland dismissed
First Lieutenant Matthew r. Knitting, pro-
NOTED to a Captain.
Second Lieutenant Adam ". Baker, promoted
to First Lieutenant
Beckett X. Howell, of Miss, appointed Sec
ond Lieutenant--an from the LIST Of August 1s6o.
LINE PorST, in California, IT seems, has NOT
been purchased for fort. The Government, In
view Of the necessity Of acquiring the property
fer fort has sent out to California to have II
condemned under the law Of that State. Should
an exorbitant value be put upon it a second pro-
ceeding Of like character may be had to test the
value of the property The Point in question ex-
tends half a dozen miles and is held at $500 600
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-03

THE WKATHKR.-The following report Of the
weather for the morning is made from the Amer.
lean Consolidated Telegraph Line to the Smith
sonisn Institution. The Zine Of observation IL
about O'Clock.
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LOGAN TRIBE, No. =. IMPROVED O. r.
- MEN, &c koRG ETowN.D

The members of Logan Tribe take pleasure in
announcing this their Annual Pic
on MONDAY, August g. e&SxS>SsSz1s
The members of the Order will spare no eforts
to make this the Gala pay" of the season Every
JOyment has been made
The Holy HUI Band has been engaged, and will
llrnIsh delightful musc to al who love to "trip il
Boats viii leave the Stone House Wharf and foot
OF Hlgh 81. every live minutes. Boats free. Re
freshments furnished at low prices
ladies'. ~ an 81
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4 H0 FOR GIYMONT!
.OOk Out Tor the GRAND AFTERNOON
EXCURSION of the HIAWATHA 6-ga
fhLHHBi to be gwen at Gl,m,nt on E
The Committee will use their utmost pndeayor Is
TO make the occasion one OF Interest and pleasure
to all who may favor them with their company
The Holy Hill Band has been engaged and will
furnish delightful music tn all who love to "trip II
on the light fantastic toe" The steamer PHkN:x
Will leave the foot If High ST. at O'Clock; Stone
House at past ]; 9th street wharf at Coaches
VIII leave 9TH and SITS. and 18th st. at half rast
dies, ST.
Committee Of lrr-ngepients.
- Perklns, VIM Goddard,
WIN. GoldsbOrOugh, F. Moore
VIM. Moore, yN6ts
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IrA correspondent of the Express gives list
OF the steamers which accompanied the Great
Eastern down the bay, and sets down the number
Of excursioniss on these at II 900. The Hendrick
Hudson alone had 2 500.
10 According to a publication IN the BaItl-
more Exchange, 1t was ascertained by census
of the State Of Maryland taken in 1882 that there
were then In the State 10, 6SS white inhabitants
and So ,362 negroes
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FUTURE DAYS.

By ]. &. MCGUIRE 4 CO.. Auotioneers.
A UGTtON SALE OF FANCY GOODS
IA Ha, lEg on hand Some ten Thousand dolisr,
worth Of extreme Fa-cy ook. have declde ed 10
dispose OF the same 70 the highest bidder for cash
as intend great mprovem snts in nv stove Tor tie
oom M season 1 4 lel sstls6ed that to the ladies
OF W ashlngto 6oOtgetOwn. AiexandrIa and their
respecuve vi 5lB ties. ne, q sTe fy the Artloes
70 De sold, other than IN q general class
Ribbons. bonnets, Lsces, Flowers, Dress Trim
Fesshers, Jockey Hats, Embroideries, Gloves,
Real black Lace Points and MautiIlas.
And thousand articles of Different kinds ali of
ghloh Wall be offered IN suantltIes to suit the pur-
ohasers as near as possible, thereby giving them
aotantages rarely found, even at the most exten-
Terms: SIS and under cash; over, 60 and % DAYS
SIEVENS's Fsno. store,
$50 Pa sv., bet. 9Th and 10. n ais
au2-St &c. MO6UIRE& Co. Auets.
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AUCTION SALES.
~ Oy OtIsr AWets-m Sales, see sra page.
By }. c. MceUIRE a co. Aaet.oneer..

DEREMPToRY SALE OF POUR UTs AT
1Hs , oRNtR or fIRsI srRErT wKsI Arp
NoRrR n sTREET On TUESDAY AFTER
W sh.l sell Lots No 6n 81. e. sud IS, IN Square
No en- frontinf 80 g fost on FITst street vest,
&C the corner o. north st running hack leo let
TO 81 aley. The corner LOts improved by two
o AL Frame Houses :.
Terms One third cash; the residue IN and u
months, with interest, secured BY decd Of trust
saSd J. C. MCGUIRE a CO.. Aso,s.
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Ry A. GREEN, AuctiOnser.

ny A. GREEN. AucfiOneer.
GOOD TWO STORY FRAME HOUSE AND
VI LoT ON THE ISLAND AT AUcTION.-Oa ri
DAY, the 18th Instant. shall sell. an front Of the
premises, AZ O'c ock m. south half Lot r, an
subdivision Of Square No fs with the improve
msnts, consisting Of rood two story Frame House
with rooms, kitchen ans wood house. This
property floats Seventh street west, rext 10 the
cor 81 Of south 4 stree. and runs bacE % alley.
Terms; One half cssh; halanoe N " months. the
purchAseT 20 EIve not-s for the deferred payment.
bearing Interest from CAY of sale. deed given
add deed oftrus' taken. Title Indisputable.
jy2d A. GREEN, Auct.
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Nv A. GREEN, AuctOneer
WILL BE ADDED TO THE SALE WHICH
~ VIII take place on FRIDAY, sd August al g
O'CLOCK p m on corner OF Twenty tn rd and l. sts .
LOT NO IN Square ., belonging 20 the heinz az
RIchard Davis, deceased.
Terms at sale.
az 81 A. GREEN, Auct,
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~ TO be given by
Esputa's Citizens Band,
LINGTON SPRINGS

The proceeds to be applied to the purchase eff a
NEW UNIFORM FOR THE BAND
me m mbers OF the Band promise that nothing
shall De wanting upon their part to ND.
PIC MIC #tTFs~aSsA
well worthy the patronage of the generous pub1ic
=, The best OF Music will be Furnished and every
thing done to promote the pleasure of the day.
THE OMNIBTSFS
VIII leave the corner of Seventh street and Penna
avenue and from corner Twelfth and Penna ave
nue.; also, from the Navy Yard.
TICKETS FIFTY CENTS,
- ADMITTING GENTLEMAN AND LADIES:
10 he had of any member of the Band or At the
Music store of Mr. Ellis. iv zo-at
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q DON'T FAIL To CO.
NRAND MOONLIGHT EXCURSION,
For the benefit of
EAST WASHINGTON METH p MISSION
On FRIDAY EVENING, August 3.
TfckETs ONLY 25 GEMS
The Young Men Of the CONGREGATION of East
Washington Methodist Protestant r.
MISS Mission have chartered the eommo- EzZ
Capt +, A. Rytherl for q Moonlight Excursion
a pU, the Potomac, as far as HOLLANDS
PUNT The Committee assure the public that
every effort shal be made to make this the most
pleasant Exsu!sion Party of the season. An excel
lent brass band has been engaged. A popular Glee
Club is also expected to be present The boat will
leave her wharf. foot of 9th ST., Ga O'Clock; foot
of 4th ST., Navy Yard, at o'clock exactly. lex
cts can be had at Shepherds book store corner 7th
and cts; and at the drug stores Of MIR. Boswell,
Island Mcpherson, Capitol Hill /; Messrs. Bates
and Bury, Navy Yard and of the COMMITTEES.
Managers
r. B. Ferguson. Samuel I. Ferguson,
James J. Breast, James o. LuSby,
John Nj. Mcfarland, James Forester
John +. Van Horn, ]. Henry Berry. aul