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EIGHTEEN SMALL LOTS ON AND NEAR PA.
AVENUE AND ROCK CREEK BRIDGE, AND
ASTONE QUARRY ON ROCK CREEK.
On MONDAY, the 10th day of October, at "A
O'Clock p shall sell on the premises, as fol-
10 subdivisions of Lots 10 to II inclusive. Square
No. 4, each fronting 20 feet on north street. with
depth of l0l feet, to Il foot private alley begin
ming the southwest cor of 18th and streets.
only 140 feet from Pennsylvania avenue, being o
corner of The public space.
s subdivisions comprising Lot 10, same square,
south of the above, each feet front on 10Th ST.,
and l35 feet to 80 feet deep to Is foot private
alley.
Lots and 2, square north of square 4, undivided
into FIVE lots four of which front q feet each on
Pennsylvania avenue, running through and 'front.'
ing PAL feet on street; and the corner lot 'front.'
ing 49, 10 feet on Pennsylvania avenue, AZ feet ON
the public space, and 437 feet on L street; all
graded, and very conspicuous for business stands.
Also-0riginal Lott: square Ii, fronting lS3 feet
on 9th street and Rock Greek, by 1863 6 feet deep,
containing opened quarry of good building
stone, with whsrt; capital lot fer lime kiln or
wood and coal business.
Terms of sale: One third cash; the balance in
est The title being perfect general warranted
the option of the purchaser, the balance in eish-
teen equal monthly payments, with interest, Sc
cured by written contract, with forfeit clause.
A payment of $50 on each lot required at the time
Of sale.
No charge for preparing deeds or contracts, but
the purchasers to pay for stamps, and city taxes
for 1864.
Sep sO.d JAS: O. MCGUIRE & CO., Aucts.
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On SATURDAY AFTERNOON. October sth, at s
O'clock on the premises. we shall SELL part of Lot
No. 42s situated at the corner of sth ST. west and
north NJ street, fronting II feet ll1s inches on Sth
street, and running back 50 feet to an alley, and
improved by good Frame Building. comprising
Dwelling House and Store.
hmm ediately after, we shall sell, Lot No. a. ia
Hardness subdivision of SQUARE 1886, fronting 20
ming back 95 feet to a public alley.
Terms One half cash the remainder in and IL
months, with interest, secured by q deed of trust
on the premises.
Conveyances and stamps at the cost of purcha'
CO Sd 10. MCGUIRE CO., AHcts.
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A COSTLY DRUHK--Last night, young maa
named Lloyd was picked mp by officer ST.
monds very drunk in the street. He was taken
to the station house, and q silver watch, q book
and papers were taAen from him He is mas
ter of boat at Alexandria, and stranger in
this city This morning, he was fined 80 by
Justice Clayton; but on looking for his funds
ne discovered that he had lost his pocket book
and over $40. The policemen know where, in
Rockers division, they found him, but he has
no recollection Of the place or company he was
With during the night
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DIAEO FORTE TUNING,
MELODEON TUNING.

DIAEO FORTE TUNING,
MELODEON TUNING. =
take pleasure in announ cip z to my friends and
patrons that have been fortunate in securing thu
services of
Mr.. A. y. DESSAN,
from New York, who is one of the most competent
and skillful PIANO TUNERS in our country, and
solicit orders at our store for Tuning, Repairiug
and Regulating of
PIANOS. MELODEONs. ORGANS,
or any musical instrument. 20
PIANOS and MELODEONS
taken to our Warerooms in upper story of estsb
lishment, and thoroughly renovated, repaired.
reeapped, &C., at short notice, and moderate
charges. L -. $500 = "a 3
ORDERS FOR COUNTRY,
Alexandria, and other places solicited and pro pt
ly attended to. JOHN r. ELLIS.
q Plano and Music Store @.
306 Pa. avenue, be {. 9Th and 10th sts
: Chickery Sens Piano Agency. ocI
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LOT FRONTING ON VIRGINIA AVENUE
BETWEEN CANAL STREET AND DELLA
M MAZE AVENUE, WITH SMALL FRAME
On TUESDAY AFTERNOON, October 18th, at
O'Clock, on the premises, we shall sell Lot No 10,
In Square No. Gal, fronting 80 feet inches on Vir
ginia avenue. between Delaware avenue and Canal
street, (near Virginia avenue bridget aud through
to north e street, improved by a small frame
house.
Terms: One third in CASH the remainder in six
and twelve months, with interest, secured by a
deed of trust on the premises.
Cost If conveyances and stamps to be paid BY
&C I'D ]. G. MCGUIRE Il CO., Aucts
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sVT B, TURNERp LIvHRY sTABLI.on 7th
w street. between II and I, whore per. - W
sons can be accommodated with Hacks. IL
Blu Rgies and Saddle Horses on reasonable A2
terms. He IL also buying and selling stock. and
Persons in the trade win do well to call. ss SLIM
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'ARPENTHRS WANTED.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT of Waskington
Office CHEZ QudTteH1dStey.
Nos 5S4, 5s6, 5ss 18th street: near New York av.,
Wanted immediately, fifty good ARPENTERs
to 60 to Point Lookout. Maryland. Wages $40 per
month and ration. Each workman Will bring his
own kit of tools. TRANSPORTATION will be he'd
By the Government for the workmen and their
tools from this city to poj hnH LOCKOUT tti,soN
Colonel and Chief Quartermsster.
sep Soft Department of Washin gtOn.
7 ABORERS WANTED-Wanted Immediately
IL two hundred LABORERS to work on the sec
ond track of the Washington Branch of the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad, between Washington and
Annapolis yunction. The highest wages will be
given and the labeTers will be furnished by the
office Of the. Master Of Road, Camden Station In
Washington to Mr.. GEO. 8. KOONTZ, Agent at
the Railroad Depot or to Mr.. w. W. PLUMMER,
Supervisor on line of road v,,soy
sepN-1Ot Master Of Road. B. and o. e. R.
WANTED.The undersigned desires to pur-
CAST OFF CL0THfNG, for Which the highest
price will be paid. Call Immediately at No. so
10ai''An" avenue near yin '' WM. BAILEY,
Dealer in all kinds of new and second hand cloth.
ing, Boots and Shoes, &c. sep 19 Inn
FURNISHED HOUSE WANTED.-A comfort
l. ably. furnished HOUSE, of moderate size. is
Central location preferred. Address Box No. 2O5
Washington city post Office. sep Htf
w ANT EDsEOOND HAND IURNITURH
DING, and HoUsSFT hNfsHiNd d6o n Of every every
description. b. BUCHLY, 42s It'll street,
1esh between g. and b, east side.
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O'clock. [ocil THos. DoWiING. Aact.
RY GREEN Il WILLIAMS, Auctioneers.
II No. 526. corner of7th and D streets.
LARGE SALE OF HOTEL FURNITURE, BAR
BBIToSH91Es, HARNESS. ROBES. d.. AT AUG
Commeneins on WEDNESDAY, the 5th day of
Dag is ds1ossd d at
the corner of 9Th and streets north, known as
One Ro,ewood' Case Piano, 81 octave, Gilbert's
pi make e.. B{ostSSn, Cover and stool n
Sofas: Easy, and Side Chairs
Gilt Frame French Plate Mirrors
Tbs Furniture of thirty Bed Chambers, consist
Bureaus, Chairs, Tables, Hair and Husk Mat
80 Feather Boisters
50 pairs Of 6ne Bed Blankets
bsood Bed Comforts
IOPillow Cases
B,pSss and sRa Stair Carpets
Toilet Sets, Table Crockery, Cutlery, Csstors, &c
P Pnn 1t Hs5s Inss and Tores
Alot Kitchen Requisites
And on THURSDAY, the 9Th inst, at L. O'Clock
m. we shall sell all of the Bar Fixtures such as
Fl: LIMBS esf Of
Aarse let of Whiskeys, Brsndies. and Wines by the
90 baskets of Champaenes, &c.
Also, on FRIDAY, the 7th instant, at 10 o'clock
nj we shall sell, in front Of his Livery and Sale
Carriages and Buggy Horses
Carriages, Buggies, Hacks, Harness
Double and Single Buffalo Robes, Blankets, &c.
Some of the above stock are excellent Draft
Horses, most of them are well known as fast div
We call attention to the buyers at the above sale,
as we have to give possession OF the House by the
18th of October.
Terms cash.
Adegosite will be required from each purchaser
at the first purchase
A Uor1oN SALE OF CONDEMNED HORSES.
Quartsy,nastu Gsnrals. Office, LIST Divisio..}
Will be sold at public auction, to the highest
o o,Sr''
FRIDAY, OCTOBIR7 1854.
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY CAVALRY
HORSES.
These horses have been condemned as unfit for
the cavalry service of the army.
For road and farming purposes many good bar
gains may be had.
Horses sold singly.
Terms cash in United States currency. Sale to
commence at 10 q. m.
By order of the Quartermester General
sepNTt Col. in charge LIST Div. Q. NJ. G. o.
MANURE AT AUCTION.
On FRIDAY, October, 1854, at 10 o'clock a. M,
be sold in lots, at auction. to the highest bidder
Thirty days allowed for removal.
Terms: Cash on day OF sale. -
oc4-3t CAPTAIN and A. O NJ
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R1 ". u. WALL CO., Auctloneers.
WEST END LOT NEAR PENNSYLVANIA
A AHGMiua AND WARRINGTON CIRCLE, AT
ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON, 7th inst. at o elk,
we will sell in front of the prem ses Lot IL, sub
division of Square 80, fronting 231s feet on the
west side of Gath street, near Pennsylvania Ave.
and Washipgtoh Circle.
Terms $500 cash, balance 6, L. and Is months,
bearing interest and secured by deed of trust on
the premises.
ocS W, L. WALL & CO., Aucts
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by Q. R. L. CROWN & CO., Auctioneers.
NOTICE,
pursuant 70 An order and decree of the orphan's
Court Oh Washing son County, duly r.tiaed and
confirmed by the Supreme Court of the District q,
Co umbia, sitting in EquitysI shall, on THURs.
DAY, the 9Th day of October next, at az o,cIn.I
p m sell at public auction. on the premises Al,
the right title, interest, claim and demand of tba
minor heirs of John T. Killmon, dec d, of, in And
to an undivided half part OF certain piece or mar
eel of ground lyng, situate and being in the City
of Washington, and known and distinguished in
the public plan or plat of said city, Lot amber
six, (6) in Square Number Eve hundred and fifty
nine (ass). and estimated to contain eleven thous
and six hundred and fifty nine Oh $500 square feet
more or less.
Terms One half of the purchase money cash; the
residue payable in 8, 6, and Il months, with in
terest, the deferred payments to be secured By a
deed in trust on the premises.
All conveyances including revenue stamps to be
paid for by the purchaser.
MARY J. KILLMON,
Guardian of the minor heirs of John T. Killmon,
deceased.
sep 26,1Ot' G. L. GROWN & CO.. Auct
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RY THOs. BOWLING, Auctioneer; Georgetown.
ADMINISTRATORS sALE OF HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE AND EFFECTS AT AUCTION
On WEDNESDAY MORNING. October 5th, at 10
O'Clock. will sell, at my Auction Store, No. TIA
of Household Furniture and Effects.
Terms cash. Sale positive.
CHRISTIANNA EHRMANNTRAUT.
Administrator.
oc1 THOS. BOWLING, Auct.
THE ABOVE SALE IS UNAvOIDABLY POST
poned until FRIDAY MORNING, 7th, at 10
O'Clock. local THOS. BOWLING, Auct.
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by JAS. @. MCGUIRE & CO.. Auctioneers.

AND BASEMENT BRICK DWELLING HOUSE
On ON THIIMRTrEEE TEEN TT q ST. BETWEEN AND
On SATURDAY AFTERNOON, October s, at 81
O'clock Oh the premises We shall sell, part of Lot
No. 10, In Square No. 800, fronting 2S4 feet 18th
street, (east side between e and streets north,
and running back 100 feet to wide public alley.
improved by new and handsome Brick Dwelling
House containing thirteen rooms, with pantries
and bath room attached, now under rent at 81, 500
per annum.
Terms are: One half cash; the rem ainder in six
and twelve months, with interest, secured by deed
of trust on the premises.
,Conveyances and stamps at the cost of the pur.
chaser.
oc6 Sd J,C. MCGUIRE & 90. Aucts,
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b At the Horse Bazaar' 95. s SOUTH sfds penn,a
avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. !"
~ PAIR MOSS S9LoRED COLTS:
soio ss Sos old and very
Also other stock, described in another advertise.
oc6 WIN. L. WALL & CO., Aucts.
by JAS. 9. Meg UIRE & CO., Auctioneers.
On 10 RSkkoW q Fri s1tS Af HN NOON Oct.
s Sc Eases i sRhsA sHAsonABLn BOOTS
The trade are invited to cali and examine the
oc cd J. @. MCGUIRE CO.. Aucts
RYJ JAS. o. MCGUIRE 4 co., Auctioneers.
ESFiEHSST 1 gTEE M CASE
S0LP WATCH, THREE o!gsTER piAM9Eb
5ssFfS5f F3 H5TSi sSE5 October 3D. =,
s$:': S5s e.
One superiogT S rosewood case Piano Forte. with
Suits Of handsome Parlor Furniture, finished in
hs:Ss Rsss SsIsss sas Sofa r. &. Bssas
Two Silk Damask and Lace Curtains, with Fix.
Fine Rg gs. Oil Paintings, Fancy Ornaments
Brussels and Ingram Carpets -.sli5A '
and Gns Ba
reaus and Washstands
Hsir and HasE Mattresses. Boisters and Pillows.
Oak Marble tor sidsboard. Oak Chairs
eF With full
'on',iTRs11is a SeISosPs fHR5isRSslshiky -.
One Tine ladies' Gold Hunting Case plamond'set
Three Diamond Cluster Rings, valued at $50
Geld Bracelets and Ear Rings. e.
ocs-d JAS. @. McaGiRE & DO. Auots.
by THOMAS BOWLING, Auct. Georgetown.
OLD IRON. STOVES, y i'm &C.. aO., AT AUo.
On MORNING, october 10, at leo,eloek.
will sell. at the corner me- ct Bridge anS GEssn
Scales, &C., 30.
Terms cash. nuo,..o rou,,vo 49,.
tRYJ. G. MCGUIRE 4 CO., Auotionsers.
Building LOTS ON 1 lsSH STREET AT AUG
> On TUESDAY AFTERNOON, October 18th, at
Square No as, Tontins % feet each on i4th street.
between q and st: north ana running back 100
Terms e onesbslf cash; balance in months, With
interest, secured by deed of trust on the prem.
'Sscnveyances and stamps at the cost of the pur-
'1 @ sd J. Q. MeeuIRH 4 co., Aucts.
DIR1INY MY ToPoaRAPHI01I Wan
,o.. af 81 q - 9ss srA5ss WITH
5o0 81 ,sslI8Ny0k IXYL0H. s.
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A NEW CATHOLIC PARIsH-The Pastors OF
ST. Patricks Church, Rev. Fathers Walter and
mcCarty, few days since, purchased hne
lot OF ground on the corner OF 9Th and sts.,
on which 1t ID proposed to erect Immediately
commodious church edif1ce, which will be
an ornament to that promising portion OF the
city The basement will be fitted up as
the season is over to have it in full operation.
A new parish will thus be formed, making
seven parishes within the city limits
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RYJ. G. MCGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers.
BUILDING LOTS ON 18th STREET AT AUG

nIRRIINY INV TOPoGRAPHIOAL var
49,. af g 4 fas si.s
~ gn--l S8AMVA 1AxAsSs .
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QY THOMAS BOWLING, Auct.; Georgetown.
OLD IRON, STOVES, LYNX, &C.. &C.. AT AUo
On MONDAY MORNING,O october 10, at 10 o CLOCK,
4 will sell. at the corner of Bridge and Green
streets, large lot of Old Iron, Stoves, Platform
Scales, &C., DO. a-i.
FERNS cash,
oc5 THOMA6 OWLlNd& Auct.
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
Pr JAS. G. MCGUIRE 4 CO.. Auctioneers.

Pr JAS. G. MoGUI 4 CO., Auctioneers.
WHsT sfPkeE tTH s. .ssr k2Es on T ISb
g sIs At PUgLI ns SALE
ON the premises, We shall sell two desirable Build.
ing Lots. fronting each 22h feet on the west side
Setvsen and Q streets t north. and running back
70 feet being Lot of Drury's subdivision of
title perfect.
Terms: One half cash; the remainder in six and
twelve months. with interest, secured BY deed OF
.Convsyances and stamps at the cost Of the pur-
eh ossd 10 MCGUIRE CO Auets
RY JAMES c. MCGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers.
me c 9E sHAS SRFs t aIsss
an ASR ss S4kToSSHRERY xS %AKEi o..., .. -
ssS , = very extensive lot of excellent Chsmbsr
One sasefieF Ros s%sIi' osse Piano Forte
IS Dressing Burea and washsstanas
43 Mattresses various kinds
tsry FeatSer sss. and
Spreads. Sheets, Bolster and Pillow slips.
46 Carpets. of various dimensions,
Superior French China Dinner, Tea and Dessert
Handsome Silver plated Tea Set, Casters, Table
soak Bookcases, Oak Dining Chairs,
n, al assortment of Kitchen requisites.
oe st%' '''h JAS. c. MCGUIRE q Co. Aue.s
RYw.L L. WALL CO., Auctioneers.
- at the Horse Bazaar, % Louisiana areass.
SALE OF HORSES, CARRIAGES, HARNESS,
Sc, &c.
On SATURDAY MORNING, 9Th instant, We win
sell. at publIc auction, at the Horse Bazaar
About fifty fine Saddle and Harness Horses.
A large assortment OF dar s4 Top and No tor
Buggies, Germantowns, Rockaways. &c, &c
day and Saturday.
Carriages and Harness always at private sale.
oc5 WIN. L. WALL h CO., Aucts.
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RY THOs. BOWLING, Auct'r; Georgetown.


VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY IN
GEORGET0WN AT AUCTION.
On MONDAY AFTERNOON, October 10th, at 4
O'Clock, will sell, in front of the premises, on
Market street, between lst and Prospect SITS.
The Lot fronts 49, feet on Market street, with q
depth OF IS feet and is improved by large Frame
House with brick back building, containing nine
rooms, cistern and we'll in the yard and in one of
the most desirable locations in the town.
Terms: One third cash; balance in six and twelve
months, secured bya deed of trust the property.
All conveyancing and stamps at the cost of the
pu rchaser.
Sale positive, Title perfect.
oc4 ICON Union,l THOS. BOWLING, Auct.
ny WIN. L. WALL 4 CO., Auctioneers.
STEAM TUG, CANAL BARGE, AND LIGHTERS.
AT AUCTION.
On MONDAY, the 10Th instant, at IL O'clock, we
will sell at the 9th street wharf, the Steam Tug
boat Harry Leslie" She is about As feet long 10
feet beam, and 10 inch cylinder, "a horse power,
and has, with her engine and boiler, lately under:
gone s thorough repair, at Iirge expense, o,
long, IA feet inches beam, and feet inches
depth, and carries q very large load. Lately re-
paired on a railway and caulked in Philadelphia.
Is a suitable boat for the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal.
Also, two Lighters and Scows They are each Is
feet long, 10 feet beam, and about = feet deep.
&C I'D WI WALL & CO., Aucts
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. FIRE ALARM ANp POLICE TELEGRAPH
WIREs.-We would call the attention Of our
citizens to the fact that the law imposes a fine
of not less than ten nor more than fifty dollars
on any person who shall remove or In any
manner interfere with the wires of the city
telegraph. Builders and others should notice
this fact. When any removal of the wire is
desired, notice sent to the central Office, on
10th street, will receive the immediate atten-
ton of the Superin tendent.
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AUCTION SALES.

Fer other Asctisn Sales see frs, page.
THIS AFrERNOON AND TO. MORROW
Rfc. RI. CROWN & CO., Auctioneers.
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OUR NEIGHBoR, W. G.. Metzerott, has just
unpacked one of those splendid Steinway
grand pianos, which are considered the ne plus
ultra in the art of piano forte making. The
worldwide reputation OF these instruments
can be imagined by the large orders these ma
kers receive from Europe for their grands.
Many of the great pianists use nothing but
Steinway's in their concerts, in England,
France, Germany and Russia, which is GER
tainly great triumph for American genius.
Nobody should fall to see this instrument.
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WARRINGTON ARSENAL;
rst sia D. 49,
Wages SO Is per day. Apply to ~
oc Let Major of Ordnance, Com 'de Arsenal.
NV ANTED-First-class COAT HANDS, to which
w the best Northern city prices shall be paid.
GER, Citizen ana Military Tailor, No. 362 under
Metropolitan Hotel. sep 3)-tf
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sNOR RlNI.Three story BRICK HOUSE, with
p. sv, between i!,h and 18th streets. No. Isl,
Gas and water on the premises; Inquire within
sion given Oct. LIST. - = sep aft
EURNIsHID ROOMS 70 RlNT, Without Board,
Inquire IL e Mrs n :. sa
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-08-31
He Couldn't Understand 1t.

\ correspondent of one of the New York
papers writes; A war-beaten veteran of Long
street corps made funny remark to promi-
nent politician who conversed with him while
coming in from the front Said he b" ! do not
understand this; Lee has won Il big victory
over Grant or the Rapdan5 aud told us 50, and
that night We rclrcated Then he Won another
in the Wilderness, and told US so, and we re-
treated to SpouSylyana, Then he won another
tre-men-jus victory, and | got TUX prisoner but
! reckon he has retreatcd agin. Now when be
used to lick them, the Yanks fell back and
claimed a victory, and we understood it. Now
Lee CLAIMS Victories and keeps talIin back,
and | cJ, ma, rytand Il.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-08-31

honest man, the rags of the beggar shine like re-
galia when seen by the side of his rich apparel.
1t 6ehooycs every young man, whether in pub
lie trust or in private trust to note this piece of
human experience. The present generation is
no doubta very enlightened aud smart one, hut
there are some homelY cid maxms about hon
esty it has not yet managed to undo 1t still
holds true that those who undertake to undo
them are, sooner or later, undonc themselves
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-08-31
The Fan of surgeon-General Ham


personal disgraces, but it would be hard to
name one more painful or scandalous than that
now fastened upon Surgeon General Hammond
When raised to his high position, two years
ago, he had high repute in his profession and a
stainless name. There was universal confidence
alike in his character and his abilities. His
first stage of official duty was marked by what
seemed to be great faithfulness and efficiency.
In time whispers began to be heard about ir-
Irregularities and abuses in his administration.
They were imputed to jealousy and other SIMS
ter motives, and were not needed. Even when
these whispers had gradually grown into loud
and strong accusations, the public continued in
credulous. 1t finally became the duty of the
government TO investigate them, and for trat
purpose the President ordered a court-martial
last winter, consisting of nine officers of high
rank and character. \ trial was had lasting
nearly four months, conducted with remarka-
BILE patience and thoroughness This trial was
private, but so unwilling was the public mind
to think such man guilty, that it hardly inn
agined any other result than an honorable ac-
quittal. The press almost universally without
distinction Of party, abstained from all com
ment and even surmse. The court weighed
all the testimony, heard the defence of his able
counsel adjudgel him guilty, and sentenced
him to be dismissed the service, and to lie for
ever disqualified from holding any Office of
honor. profit or trust under the government of
the United States. This decision underwent
review by the Acknowledgment, was sane
toned By the President, and is now promulga-
ted.
The guilt proved was Of very vile sort He
not only directly violated the law in order to
indulge tayortism in giving out contracts for
supplies but lie stopped to the level Of the low
est shoddy knave in knowingly taking supplies
of medicine and blankets of an inferior and UNI
suitable quality fer an exorbitant price 1t is
almost incredible that man occupying the en-
incnt position OF surgeon-gencra OF the United
States and universally respected personally as
well as Professionally, should degrade himself
TO the baSenesS, we may say to the utter vii
lainy of bartering away the comforts, and peril
ing the lives of the sick and wounded soldiers
committed to his charge, for little paltry pelf
in his own pocket and that Of his friends. The
doctor who was lately guilotined in France for
poisning his patients to get their life insurance,
miscreant though he was, yet, in his cycle Of
iniquty was but short remove from William
A. Hammond. The latter experiences no such
punishment because the fatal effects cannat lie
SO clearly proved, but in each case there was the
murderously sordid disposition-the same in
kind if not in degree
This man ruin is q fearful lesson upon the
moral necessity of avoiding temptation. I'm
doubtedly Surgeon General Hammond began
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