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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-10-22


fuse - enter into The spirit presence aad leok
upon thee sbs DO - psfsoss Of jostlsd ists-
les1 For our para vs believe in spirits and
wish " had season spgassosss With veil
esgssissd troupe To-aighs 10 the Last eppos.
tssity thst vi'i b given. Thoss who dc not
believe shssld g. Ssrely Il saonss ~ s,saias
sesi.st sbs sssisssst salss Of sssrssy pei ssthe.
doxy . stsp iaso seaiessabls essn asd IL
devA II silssss.
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though lively dsaissn sf shs spirie laad
should adjust . veil wrought bapgmass
seese atsut ysue neck or thunp ebsst
The furniture 10 boissssous naassr 0s ssd
go then. To ssnssas once sslf With oas train
Of thesght and lock ~ the intellect freu sll
ipdasasss ssvs those With which yea have
bsssas most Intimately aeqaaiaesd asssss
aching in favsr sf snlightssssaA Eiehteee
Hundred snd slsy-sdd yssrs ses tAs an.
fsslisg sf sslf-sssseis prevailed, ssl vhss
ssns sf iss The hey rested 10 he le,k s,d
ester ssd iusss dsrkssss pssvailsl. 0s e,d
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vill aaks yes hsss he vses esd asy prove
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-10-22
THOs. O'CONNER,

AAOOs V'OONN A0S
0oHnBncIAL AALBY, N8xf 70 snTn's sPADls,
DLACKSMlT0 1 MORSE OooRR.
~ HORSES SHOD IN TIE MOST WORK
NAN like manner, and Jebbine sf Ill
y kinds promptly and satlsfastosily attended
%. Give ne oall Complete satlsfeetion war
f0nto0. my10 dly
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-10-22

DIX. II. II. W1SAs LEY.
Homeopathic Phystcian.
0rFICE AND RESIDENCE ON WEST
~ Fifth street, lsxt door east Of Conpsgatien.
u Church. nov 32-00m
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-10-22

J. W. II. BAN Ell. Ms Uss
nRYSIClAN AND SURGEON. OfFlCE IN
ii Basement State Bank Building. Residence
~ Fifth serst, between E.xdy sad Perry strsets,
Davenport. Iowa. nOvtV-dAw0
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-10-22

nEALER IN FURNITURE, CARPETS.
~ Mats, Oil Cloth Mating, = indow shades,
4e., East-seconi Ss., psxs door to Perry. jyal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-17

= On Shs l6th Infant, WILLIE 81 only beloved
son CT Ann and FRANKLIN Ford, aged IL months and
q days.
ais fauerL will take place .. morrow afternoon
~ O'clock from the residence OF his reside nee
on sth street, corner Of street. Island
On the nth instant MICHAEL DONOVAN. In
the Atk year ef his age,
His fuaeral VIII take ,plsce on to morrow. the
18th iustans at ten clock from his late resdsnc,
sre re pestfulIy Invited 10 attend,
On Mondsy, the IIsa instant, 2: o'clock q. m,
skLLIE RUSSELL. Youngest child o. John o and
Mary @, How ard, aged Is months.
The friends and acc uaistauees Of the family are
respectfully invited attend the ~ nera. ON tie
resldar &c or the pArepts, No 313 seventh street,
at half past O'Clock. 20 morrow lTuesdAy' morn
ing.
On hursdsy, the lSth instant st eort Sumner,
Md in the Slst yser o. Der sgs, ADA ", wife OF
Il. b. Paine. surgeon LIST MaiH, artillery
Boston and Mains papers please copf.l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-17
. HENRY ADDISON. P. II.
NOTICE OF CoPARTNERsHIP.

The undersigned having purchased the stock of
John Marhury. jr d Co., hereby announce to the
citizens Of this District and its vicinity that they
name OF ". s MATTHEWSSs 60, for the conduct
OF the GROCERY and LIQUOR business, vhtca
they will carry on 81 the old stand, Nc. ~ Hisn
street three doors above Bridge street in Geo ga.
town, ID. z. Intending to keep always on hard
LIQUORS. WINES. &C., they respectfully AJAX 4
share OF the public patronage
WM, 8. MATTHEWs,
j. w. sM0oT.
GEoBGETowS. d. @ Avg 10. 1876:
81 MR.. WIN. s. MATTHEWS returns his til anks
to his many trienGs who were kind enough to favor
him Tin partl while one of the late fem Of BgaIl 4
mArIukWs, and will be pleased slill TO them
should they be disposed 10 give him a call.
au IL cost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-17
AUCTION SALES,


By GREEN 4 WILLIAMS, Aae.ionsers.
FiNE PIANO FORTS. HOUSEHOLD AND
Trr HairrchEH ~ EkirsRB, &C., AT AuefioS.-0u
residene. =; TIE la,h nst.a, We shsli sell at the
ssaia avenue, between the Capitol and
o,cio... .a, tine cas- pass near the door at 10
tnrs =. M, an eScslicnt assoY tmeut of Farni-
We Very aperior Plan Forte, Cover. sudstoe,
TMahStossny and v ainut SofAs Chairs, md Bureaus
DO pnoieS. Mssh and other Stands
Nln-ff anne and other Glasses
Window Curtains
China, Glass. and Crockery wsrs Lam.sSo
ReAthsr Beds. Bedtime, Mattress aue Bsdaiaas.
zine Tapestry and other Car pets and Rugs
CooainS and other Stoves AMI Kitchen Rasuisitss
Win many other articles " hicn We NAV DEAN
unnecessary to enumerste. ~
au4 GREEN 4 wILLIAMs, Aucts.
By VIM. L. WALL Co. Auctioueer,.
CR0OERIEs, TOBACCO. LIQUORS. 10 A.
" AuoTIoH.-on TUESDAY MoRHiNS. 18th
inst, at 10 oelock. We will sell, at the Auction
Rooms, q lot OF Groceries en b, &C ns-
Barrels White and yellow Sugar,
Boxes Candles. Soap and Starch
Gases Catsup. Sauces, Pickles and Branded Fruits
Cases Mustard, Cinnamon and Pepper
Boxes Extract and Ground Coffee.
Boxes Honey 81 rap and Lemon Syrup,
81 dcgen Fine Cat Chewirs Tobacco.
Boxes Navy Tobacco, csddies do. and Carton lbs.
30 cases Clarst, cases Port,
Cherry Brandy. cases assorted Liquors,
Cases 3. and Old Cosnas Brandy aud whisky
Barrels and kegs Whisky. different brEnds,
!. apd = Brandy and ideirs.
Also. 8 quantity of Small stores.
an 4, war T. WAIJ 4 m a,o.z
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-17
MPoRTANT TO PURCHAsERs.

In erdsr to make room for my large Fall Stock
shall offer from the present date 80 LIST of October
my entire stock a. greatly reduced prices Those
who contemplate refttiug. or who may want goods
III my line viii save money by purchasing Of ne.
The STOCK embr aces tine sslsction Of
PAPBRHANGINGs of every quality and price
WINDOW SHADES and aHADE HOLLANDS
SHADE TRIMMINGS,
CORDS, TAssELS, and FIXTURES for Shades
and Picture Frames.
Also, fine stock of Gilt and Dark Wood Squsrs
and Oval PICTURE FRAMES anu q few CHOICE
PICTURES. all of which offer a. unusually low
prices.
80 Come and see, at ROrHROCKS
49, It'll street, opposite the patsn. Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-17
NEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN.

By PROF. ALEXANDER WOLOWSKI,
PIANIST, VOCALIST AND COMPOSER
NEW AND SIMFLIFIED METHOD yoa pIAsu PORTE AND
SINGING.
Professor Woloxski continues his Singing and
Piano Glasses, and opens nssN course Tor Plane
and Singing.
By Professor Woowski'B new meth cd, a psrsoR
having only q slight Knowledge of music val be
ensoiea IN . very short time 10 read music With
great facility and execute operate as well ss
assicsl music with rare perfection.
. AS 10 the the vocal part by his way Of Vocali,s-
ton he strives At most extraordinary results
Tenders tae voice powerful and enables the Singer
to vocsliEe with facility, acc lracy and fne quality
OF tone
PROFESSOR WOLoWSKI
receives visitors daiiy, from to O'Clock 8 m,
and rom to clock p. at his residence, No
:ii6 I street, on The northeast corner of 18th
street. AZ 70 I'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-17

FREE FIGHT.-1 esterday afternoon 3 fight
occurred among crowd Of young coiored
fancy, at the corner Of h and Eleventh streets,
ia which one was struck with q stone and
kn ocbed down He bled profusely, but the
wound was not serious. A colored boy naroed
W. II. Tn omas As pointed ont one OF the
party in the disturbance, and eCloTed man
named Green determined 10 have the law en-
forced, ard aTrested him. He was taken before
Justice CLAYTON, and the evidence not sustain
ing the charge the case was dismissed Had
Their" hteh 3 few more cglnred men like GC, en-,
the whole riotous crowd would have been
arrested
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-17

2
MISCELLA NEoUs-i Brid &c Street; ri Bridgs Street
All persons wishing to mail letters to foreign
countries are respectfully TO ascertain the
amount of postage due thereon before depositing
them Postage due letters from foreign coun-
tries must be paid in coin in United States Treas
ury notes with the addition of the rating Pre- mun
coin.
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-17

Lyons MAGNETIC INSECT POWDER.
Moths in furs bugs In beds.
RoacRes crawling on your floor.
BATS and mics In barrs and aheds,
These shall never plasus you more
Lyon. with his Powder, stays
All the insects that annoy;
And bis Pills. beyond all praise,
Evary rat and mouse destroy.
Lyons Powder is harmless TO mankind, but
wiz Kill all house insects, garden worms, vine
bugs. dc. Lyons Mag netic Pills are sure death
TO rats and mice. Sold everywhere.
al 6-2v DEEMS 8. BARaEs & Co.,. New York
:, brHhaAfoaRH9A oAs BIZ OyKsp.-Dr Rsadh
SPECIFIC cures SpeyEsa.orrhox. Ssnsis4I Wsak.ss,
iSpessscs LoSs Of Potosy de- speedily aad eEsesHAi
~. It's effects are raiy magical trial Of the
cpecine. VIII convince the most skeptical Of its
merits: Price 81 . box. Sold By 3. o. Ford cor
ner llth street snd Pa. avenue, Wasainston and
Henry Cook Alexandria. js6-ly
Oosss and other disorders of the fest when ne.
elected ars injurious TO the health They unit the
civilian Tor busineRx ard IL is possible for sol
oier TO march and 6aht With vim II the great sup
port OF his hole frame Dc in . disordered condt-
Ton. To oil afflicted with Oorns Euniona or Nails
sreEnS IN the flesh or other disorders Of the feet
We Soeio recommend IN early call ut Dr. Whites
ohice, No, io4 Penn avenue, between -Four and a.
Hah ana cl1th sts jy1
WinsArYsD 70 ouaB II Six DAYs-Dr Godfrey
Anoaoto, an English specific Of s.xty-Rvs yssrs'
stancing, viii cure GosoryhoA ~ sir d1ss. No
ehen g Q! dies required. Price 81 per bottle Sold
oX D: q. tord, Garner 1ltA stree. and Pa avenae
Washington. and Henry Cook. Alsxaadria ia Civ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-17
TOR SALE AND RIM:

;,sb . nooas Is, re ei sHEag0r REM
ssp and siTTIsa ao E ot com and ciszI
LoRS. The neigh bor6ond as oue of n ost desirable
in the city. Every attention paid 70 those occupy
ing them. no children In tbs house It
ErOR sALE-A Three,story BRICK HOUSE and
north, This building contains large Store Room,
tbs 81 va TGoms psSsrsd shsoushout Of
and cut sadnss ss and Hsss hSute and
Rq a p e appa to a. s
market Space; between 8th and 9th an IL iv
TOR REET-A BEICK HOUSE. on NJ street be-
L tween 18th and 18th streets, containing rooms
Largo lot attached. and FIRST rate water on the
premises. Apply at corner lata and ii streets.
EURNIsHED OFFICE TO LET-Contsiuing
Il desk. .shie. washs- and, safe, ste on Pennsyl-
Of j.. PAKkBURsT, on s,esmer Mary =. Kan.
ley at foot of 7th street, or at 142 street.
an i.-3t.
FURNISHED PARLoR AND BEDROOMS TO
l. LEI-Appiy At ar street. corner Of 18th.
A FURNISHED BID ROOM AND PARLoR
n for rent I4quire DR.. EDw. a.. cALyERr.
for sale, having large Store, Intended to be con
verified into two stores, &c. Also, 10 acres OF Land
1t Good Hope. al le-6t'
EoR sALE-A double FRAME HOUSE, with
north, between 9Th and 18th sttrets east. To any
one ~ishng to pa.chsss The terms I'll Re msis
SEHNL9 CroraTTa a"n r pian on - eost
>oR sII,H-a I'D nd I'll az, hI;.h.s and
rsry nre6t ,bie Bi:sISE5s ia AlsSsn3ris Va
il tn be sold by narties who wan 10 r-tire nto pr
waite lie Eor psrticu.ars iuquire at g. x W
MEYkNBERG's, te Market Space, between It'll
and 3ts ST., !" aso1ngton, Y. AL li-lW
TOR sALE-A FRAME HOUSE, containing nina
RI orls, tog.ther with twenty nine Thousand
feet of ground with s. variety Of fruit; peaches
ZEE plums ohepr, S ssa sTspss OF the best
svsn ess S fuhr ena M Il
dsnca No ,',s Ian II IL -! ~ n u.RRaI -.
oeHee, ~. =. ~ NV - "r,,.'
C.s1 nan TO $4,000 PROFIT pER YEAR,
N.AUUD The subscriber offers fer sale the
hotel Known SIS tse Leslie II Gust NO, I4sautn
FairfsE street, Alex antris, Va doing e business
Of f1ora SsJ,3 to So 900 Der wear NET pront The
LIE ess j. ii y tsS TINS sa. spoinR ana
80 rl-rt;or ;nci,cins Iasaa and 80
Ill IL ~. .is u ~ sDuu
80; 90 n. PIP - $500 -, -u,inas ~ 20
Jps,1r' ! i.r -o,,S ~ 1e % nc - an
.,on al E--,I,., ya-v 4. ;-.bIs RRICK Dw.i-
r nSG iICrTssa,d ynT IN tbs sn.,fh asst O. C.
nov fotS st-et - anS J. az al norrb "nnt,in
~. y. ~. ., 81 s. ~ ahS oa,; IA hr,
a1 LES ~. ~, a..n u On snst upen,Ls vn otoso
CEsn - No -. Eri6 sc strsat Ganrsa,ovp
7 az 5-.v
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-17
WIN. l. WALL & CO., Ancts.

ByGREEN Il WILLIAMS. Auctfsneers
2n0 BARRELsoF COOP BALTIAoRE FLOUR
10 O'Clock a. m we shall SCI in front of our Aue-
ticn Rooms corner eth and Streets 300 Barrels of
good Baltimore Flour. Persons wishing 10 pur-
chase would do well ts attend the sale IS il will be
solo without regerve
Us GREEN & WILLIAMS Aucts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-17
DROposALs FOB STRAIN MACHINERY

NAVY DEPARTMENT, July s4th, ESs
THR NAVY DsPARrMENr will, until the twenty
70; the construction Of steam Msehine sS'i for
VESSEL s1Sa ess of direct
acting engines, with jet condensers, tina cyind ars
shaft Tha dissssr Of es.h oSndsr y.
se my .nys inches, and the stroke Of i.s piston
The boilers to be Of the horizontal tubular kind,
Nth 600 square seet OF erste Of not exceeding GA
nee. The tubes Of b1s.s Shells to 81 ineh
thick plate with ls inch thick bottoms and fur
nscss; ana 6rsced with . working pressure OF IS
The screws TO be of composition of copper and
to have four bases and to be fen. ons Ths1
will be sustained from the counter Of the vessel by
S.sss pips senSso.ins the HANGER Win &. hui ~
There win be required eight blowing snginss,
blow into IN ar.tsht ere room. Eaeh bolie1 Vi. Il
De 1ssSa1ed 70 hays N susisry ssesI pump The
e se .ssssf'd in such naval con-
for e. q 90 coal
alleys ETC.. and il to bs in ali respects compIets
The sasta Of material. sna .srsm an
ship to be frst class according to naval standard
ss ;ss Il
ia sss a
The mae hinery 10 70 be erected in ths vessels ct
fsss eas: New ssFI and
a..s The F.oso's, VIII STATE the nsms or
IL e he
pasties in FUN and Of their surst,es the gros.
for which they propose 70 furnish & he nisehinery
the time from tSss date 81 Contrast il Which 1ss1
VIZ ses @ e.
Steam kn.Assery Of Hssssls isstA Too Sersrs y 10
distinguish them from other business letters. The
contract will embrace the usual conditions eae
psymsnts will Be made in the uaual manner as the
work PROGRESSES. -
The Dspertment reserves the right TO reject aov
or All Of the proposals. that may b. made uuae-
this advertise II. in It's opinion, the pa blo
interest requires Jy2S-2av
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-17
Q. q. HON
yT-d Ceptsin. 40. M. II

:" HIDES-HTpEs,
Wv I'LL Be sold at Public Auction, on ever
WEDNEsDAY and SATURDAY, at Ii O'Clock q
m, st the Wharf on Sixth street, Wsshngtcn, 81
sale.
Terms sssh, in Trsasury notss. TO be paid al tso
moment OF saie. G. RILL
ssB IChron.l Ls Col and G. D.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-17

"THREE FAST MES.'-ThiS is the title OF
the speciality of the season 1T the Washington
Theater, in which Kate Fisher appears in her
fourteen original characters. Marietta Rayel
In French and Spanish dances; Emelie and
Fred Siegrl in a Russian dance, Miss Anna
lowering, Mr.. James Dunn, the Forrest Sis
teTs. and large number of new artists ap-
pear. The weather is growing cooler; The
Washington Theater is we'll yentilated and
comfortable, and nothing occurs to US which
will deter the manager from having a crowd
ed house every night of the "Threc Fast Men"
Those having ladies in charge should secure
seats during the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-17

BY GREEN il WILLIAMS Auctione sfs
VALUABLE BUILDING LOT5 EAST 0s THE
CAPITOL At Auction On TUESDAY, the 18th
instant, shall sell in front of the premises 1t
O'Clock p m, the following Building Lots viz !:
Lots No 8, =. Y. IS, and Is, in Square No 2a5.
This pro perty liz handsomely sta sd on seventh
and Eighth streets east, End north street
Terms CT sale: One half cash: bsiance ia ak aud
twelve months for notes beara g interest from ay
OF sale deed given and deed OF trust takea
All copveyancing ut the cost of the purchaser
aul GBEEN Il WILLIAMS. Auctz
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-17

SOLDIERS SPECIAL NOTICE. your duty to
yourselves p oreel your sth use Hci oway's Phi
and Ointment For wounds, sores howell COM
pisins. and fsVers they are a perfect safeguard
Full directions how to Use them with every DO (.
Only - Gel Is. ol0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-17

SECOND WARD STATION cAaEs-Geo. Bel
mont, disorderIy; So. James Haucn, drunk
and disCrderly; Sl5-. Jas. Genweil, drunk.
dismissed. Grorgiana Greene, dc; S.9i. En-
me- REDEEM, grand larceny: Jail for hearing.
Thomas Harrity. WI. .Fchnsou fighting; Gls-
missed. Geo. W Clark, indecent exposure;
do. Thoma~ Weich, james NcNaiiy. Henry
Rarny, sleeping ii street; dlsu1i sod. VIM
S1ram, H. Grunpers, I. G.. SnidaT, c. n.
Snide7. John Mack, violating city law: do.
W Il. Thomas, diSordeTiy; 10. John MACK,
fgh Ing; SI9i. JoaU Armstrors. 10: Sis.
Charle= Anderson, do =. Il. y. Davis, do:
dismissed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-17

BrRsAC PoR PAYxExT or SCT.ERs' CT atxs
1t - moi generally known bureau for tae paw.
nent OF suffers claims Is now lie operation in
the Treasury Department All stoppsges OF
soldiers wages by tbs ragim-ntai satlars are
examined here. There are numerous instances
where sutlers tail TO produce well-authenti-
Gated yoGch'.S, and In these instances the
amount claEc1 returns 70 tie United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-17

IN TO BOILDxRS
HI subscriber has for sale about lsa 900 fees ar
very superior heArt
NORWAY JoIST, from 10 to ~ feet lepg.
-ag JOeEpH LkBEEf.
~ Sim NO. 271 Water street. 6eoreetovp
w. GRFTLEMENS CLOTHING,
~ have nov N store full stock o. "a RNFIn
Inns eRRIMG Ov 1RCOATs, EUtINlSS atIITa
DRIES SUITS, and YURHIsHING GOODS ~ -.
latest styies. Manufactured With the same 49,
nsss1ess, style, and elegance, as if made 10 ordSS
go WALL, STEPHENS & CO.,
.W NtntA md gsesh ssReess,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-17

WR.PrIgG PAPER for sale At the Star Office cru
ter, at si1 eel IS per pound. jy2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-17
LOST AND FOUND.

SsTRAYED oh spOLEN-on Fpidsy night, a
- large bay horse. with two white hind feet;
blind in ons eye. liberal reward viii oe given
II IT T. P HARDIMAN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-17

HOUND HSTEAY-Uu Pennsylvania avenue,
L near 18th street, August 9th. a GRAY HORSE
ovner can get aim BY proving property and pay
ing charges. 3. GOLDiIEIM
al IL 81 lis Penn ave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-17

MAYOR WALLACH has returned to the city
from his brief pleasure tour, and h as rest med
his official duties. During his absence, John
II. Scmmes, Esq. President OF the Board OF
Aldermen, acted as Mayor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-17

EXPERIMENT FOR CLEANING THE CANAL
The plan OF Mr.. Thomas. q civil engineer
Tor cleaning tho canal, will be tested this
afternoon at three O'clock Mr. Thomas has,
by authority OF the City Councils, erected
gates across the canal at Twelfth street bridge.
IL is claimed that by their peculiar construc-
ton the vast acc umuistion OF mud and alth In
The canal will be washed into the river and
that this reservoir Of stenches will thus again
Ii made useful for commercial purposes We
sincerely trust that Mr.. Thomas's most san
guine predictions may be realized, but doubt
extremely il his gates will effect the desired
reform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-17

EURHIsHED OFFICE TO LET-Contai uing
Il desk. !shle. washs- and safe, ste on Paunsyi-
yania avenue between 9th and 10th streets Inauire
OF J.: l. PAKKBURST, on steamer Mary z. Rap
ley. 1T foot of 7th street, or at 142 G street
an t-Sts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-17

ENROLMENT OF GOVERNMENTAL enroll
Inent OF all the coutrabands employed IN rha
Army OF TIE Potomac Is now in progress. This
is preparatory 60 a draft, which will take place
as soon possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-17

BATTERY EgFIRwED.-4oy. Tod, OF Ohio,
accompanied by General w right aud Messrs
Wetmore and Lewis, military ay.cty of tbs
State, reviewed the 18th Ohio Battery, Captain
johnson, on the parade ground near Csnp
Barry, Saturday morning Gov. Tod sddres I'D
the men. urging il as q dnty 10 sustain the Cioy-
eminent, and assuring them tina. their services
were appreciated st hons--for thouyh there
were those in Ohio Tho syupaLhixsd v Ia rebel
lion, the mass OF the people were loya!, &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-17

WAA TED IMMEDIArKLY-Au Unfurnishe.;
" HOT sE, situsted between 7ta and 18th SITS,
and Penn avenue and streets Address D. Box
444, Post once. au Is ct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-17

INCREASED FACILiTIEs-At a late meeting of
tn directors or the Washington and George
1owD street railroad Co.a pauy Il was deter
mined to largely increase the facilities for trav-
81 on the several tracks OF the company. Two
horse cars VIII be placed on ne Fourteenth
street line, and they will run rom the pounda-
~ 10 the avenue and thence i ne east side OF
the Capitol. The cars have already been or
derrd from New York. Other improvements
have been authorized by the directors.
The company have been remarkably fortu-
nate with their horses during the heated term
notwithstanding the immense increase OF trav-
81 consequent on the indisposition Of people to
Walk, only nine horses have died. This is
owing IN great measure 70 the excellent treat
ment OF the horses in driving and watering
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-17

DIsrRYssIEG CASCALTY.-Mr. Eli ID. How
ard was drowned on Thursday last, ti?th lnst.,)
while endea voring TO cross Broad creek at the
Iord near BristoW's Station, during u heavy
tTnshet Mr.. Howard was q native OF Frederick
county, Maryland. BIT has lived great portion
81 nls lie IN Washir Ston. He was very much
esteemed by all who knew him, and his sad
ceata at the early age OF twenty -four years has
At the time OF the accident he had under his
charge wagon and four horses, OF which two
horses and As wagon WE'RE carried away by
the dcod, ana lost