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RYJ. O. MCGUIRE & co., Auotisnssrs.
TRgsTEl's SALE OF A HOUSE AND LOT O

ELEvENTH, BETWEEN L AND N sTREErs.
By virtue OF q deed of tEust from b. B. Bridge
dated October 2 1857 and recorded in Liber A. 3d.
No lH folios 40 &c, of the La nd Records of the
MONDAY, the 18th day of May next, ON the premi-
ses, AZ o'clock: p. No., part Of Lot seven ~ in
inton: bounded ss foliors. viz: Besinniog fofty-
nine fset sex n inches nom the soatheast corner
south twenty -fve feet ON Eleventh street, thence
due east ore hundred feet the whels depth of said
due west to the be gin ming with the IND vemepts,
Terms Of sale One third Of the purehss money
70 be paid In cash aud the residue In two eqaal in
stalments at six and twelve months, with interest
TO be secured NM
The terms of sale must be complied with with in
one week ster sale, or The property may be rss9ld
purchaser. CHAs: g. EMGLIsH Trustee.
ap 10 I'm J. G MCGUIRE & co., Aucts
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RYJ. @. Mca, IRE 4 CO., AuctioneerA

TRpsTEEsss sAdH9P sadEP VALUABLE IMPROVED
ond street east and Pennsylvsnia avenus, THE
WHOLE OF SQUARE No. SAT, LOTS on north
strest, between Sixth and Be venth streets east,
On TUBS TUESDAY, AFTERNOON, May II, at half .ss
: o'clock, on the premises, commencing and fol
lowing in the order herein named by virtue Of
decree Of the supreme Court of the District of COL
umb sitting in chancery passed the 9Th day of
Miller s com mPlainant, and Ellen Miller ct al. are
defendants, No. lB, we shall ssll the north half of
lot No. "a, in square No 1872, fronting n feet 2s5
inches on Second At the corner of south
b street at its intersection with Pennsylyania
House, With tine store attached.
Immediately after, the whole Of square No. 84l,
fronting respectively on East CsDitol and south A
streets, between Fifth and Sixth streets east sub
east Capitol and south streets.
Immediately after, lots No. 16 and II, in square
No. s6s fronting each 81 feet north street be-
tween SiIth and Seventh streets east, aud runsips
proved wish . small frame Dwellin g.House.
Immediately after. the north half of lot No. 16,
In square No. 696 fronting 2s feet First street
east, between south and streets, and extend
ing back with thst wild h to the rear of the lot.
Terms: One third 10 cash; the residue in three
equal instslments at six. twelve. and eighteen
months, with interest. for which the purchaser
shall give notes secured to the satisfaction of the
Trustees The purchaser to have the option of
oonveyances and stamps at the cost of the pur
chaser.
If the terms of sale are not CONF Piled with in FIVE
days thereafter the Trustees reserve the right to
resell at the risk and cost of the defautinS pur-
chaser. -
GkS. 6. g aoRsaks 4 RReshakkER' }rrustss,.
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GREAT ATTRACTION FOR THE COMING
WEEK.
ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME.
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AUCTION SALES.
RUfURE DAYs,
RYJ. Q. McGUIRB q 90, ,'Auet,oneers.
Oh AN0ERY sAiE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED

OF AN0ERY SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
AND UHIMrNOVRO PROPERTY ON DELA-
WaRE AVENUE, BETWEEN AND G eTS.
north NEAR THE ykpIT0L g ATH.-ss -"
90 tATURpAY AFTERNOON, May l4th, at o.
o'clock, on the premises. By virus ofA decree Of
the late Circuit Court and an amended decree Of
the Supreme Court. Of the District of Oolunbia,
April %, h, 1864, and rendered in cause No. 7Ss
vherein Elisabeth Brent is oam MT And 0has
=. Brent, and others, defendants the undersiened
Trustee viii sell all Of Lots g. psrta of7 and To- rs
fsrs oi Lot No. !, fso1tins 80 feet on Delsw.r.
avenue. between north And Q streets. and run.
ming back l95 feet to 30-feet alley improved by
I guhetantial ana well built 30 lEI :
DRIOK DWELLIN4-HOUSE WITH BACK
BUILDINGS. = -
Al Of Lot No s,fronting 60 feet inches on Della
v1re avepue, betweea North and o strssts, and.
[unnas back an aysfsse depth OF lsa,5 feet 70 o.
T BHicK Nd-H0HsB WirH BHoK
BUILDINGS. DE-. ~.
Part OF Lot No. 10, fronting IS !eet inches on
Delaware avenue. betweeD and G streets n.)rth,
SunninR back about 14n feet to 6-fset alley.
All this valuable property Is situated within q
very short distance ofthe North Gate of the Cnpi-
tol ana II the proposed extension Of tn, Capitol
frounds 1s consumnated will be imm mediately al
Terms One third cash; the remainder 10 six aud
tweive months, with Interest secured to the salts
ppfchaser.
oonSeyancss and stamps at the cost of the pur-
chaser.
Early possession of the buildings win bs given.
-. -. j. CARROLL BRENT, Trustee
- -ap sd J. G. MoG UIRe CO., Auots.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
BRILLIANT TRIUMPH!
ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION OF THE NEW
COMEDY COMBINATION,

The largest and most Talented Company of Artistes
ever seen in the City Of Washing gton.
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TNITRD STATES MARsHAL's SALE.

the Cisrs 3 once of the supreme Court of the
United States for the District of Oolumbis, and to
at the front Of the Court House door of said Coun
y, on WEDNEsDAY, the 2sth day of May ne1t,
claim and interest in and to the north part of Lot
No. 81. in Square No: s1, bouedet as follows
Lot No S5 on the line of Seventh street east, run.
ming thence vest 81 feet, thence north 80 feet
thence east 81 feet to the beginning together with
all singular, the improvements thereon seized and
levied upor as the property Of samuel and Joseph
in favor Of Waite, Middleton Beali. use Of Elias
mya WARD II. LAMoN, o 8. Marshal, D. O..
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A UOTION SALE OF CoNDEMNHD HORSES.

WAR pEpARrNssr. oAyAL.Y BuaaAu.
Washinsfos. ID. c., April 25, 1854
win be sold ut public auction, to the highest bid
der, ct the times and places named below, viz:
Neuport, Penna THURSDAY, MAY 9th,
sessss ssqTs ,p psnnSs Monasy May ,,fs 9Th.
Mifiin, Penna., fhursdsy, May 18th,
Beading, Penna., Thursdsy, May 18th,
Lebanon, Penna.. Thursday, June ID,
Northumberland, Psnna., Thursday. June sth
Seranton, Penns. Thursday, June 10th.
Wiliismslort, Penna Thursday, June zd.
Hundred and Fifty (z0 ct each Of the other places
These horses have been Condemned as unit for
the cavalry service of the United States Army.
!el rocd and farm purposes many sood bargains
Horses viii Be sold sinsly.
al s:l:, Y: ,SiS begin 's 10 and continue daily until
Tsrms: s:'e CASH, in United States Trs..asz aote.
% ap Is .te2o Ii. Col and 9. 9. M G.zalry sass.s,
TT 9. MILITARY RAILROADS,
u .O1sa Of Assistant Qnarteyr,astsr,
WASHINGTON, April Is, 1854.
AUCTION be sold, on WEDNESDAY,, the
18th day Of May, at the Railrosd Depot IN Alsxan-
600 IONS Of Old Railroad Iron,
100 Tons Of Old Car Axles, e.
$50 Tons Of Oaat Scrap Iron,
pS Ton: Ton: 81 81 N,5 NM,55opRsat p !rSantt a tto,,.r
Terms Cash Ih I'm In aovsrnmspt Funds. Ten (lo)
per cent. to Be- paid at the time Of purchase. the
TSs S!opsTs, sasi must be removed within 4 ten day,
from date OF sale. b. L. ROBINSON,
apl6-d1. Captain and A. q. u.
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EDUCATIONAL.

DROOKVILLE ACADEMY.-Students received
ID At any time and charged from date Of entrance.
Address s-ss.- - r. K. BURNS,
ap g. colin" Brookville, Montgomery co., Nd.
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QY GREEN Il WILLIAMS, Auctionesrs.

ap2leo&ds &c. MCGUIRE CO Auct
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fast But the circumstances were differ.
ent, though not of character that palli-
-. :, NJ I'D in view of, the wL~.s.
matter, the 1raretter arrivesat this conclu-
sion:
Let the first rebel fort that we shall
storm be treated as Fort Pillos was treat
ed +: put the garrison to the sword, and do
so ayowedly because of Bufords couduct
at Fort Pillow, letting Il he clearly under
stood that the act shall be one of ven
geanee, and that weldonot purpose adopt
ing the rule of showing no quarter. If
the enemy choose to perpetrate more
butcheries, then maintain the practice of
retaliatiani but let in each instance be for
cause, and not as general principle OF
action, or because we would establish in
discriminate slaughter of the vanquished
as mode of warfare. Thus proceeding,
we should have the laws of war on our side,
and the sympathies of mankind would be
with us.
As we have said, retaliation is likely to
take this form, in any event OF the half
million men now about to advance on the
foe, we may be assured that sufficient
number shave an oath in heaven to put
to rest all doubts as to how fully Fort pU-
low will be avenged !-PttsJmyh Com
D,eFcidf -t
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leviating the hardships and sufferings Of
our brave soldiers? Dol enjoy any priv
ileges and blessings for which they are
toiling fighting and suffering? A
We appeal to you to lay this matter to
heart; Danish selfishness from your mind
and act the part of a patriot and chris
tian. From present appearances, it viii
not be long before thousands of our brave
defenders, will be suffering from wounds
received in defsuse of the liberties which
we are enjoying, while others will be suf-
fering from disease contracted in the ar
my. Can anything make stronger APP
peal to the beneyolence of our people
than the objects connected and associated
with the Sanitary Fair?
Do not let this opportunity pass by with
out doing your duty, and do it without
delay. Now is the time to act and extend
relief when it is needed, and thus save
the lives of many of our brave soldiers,
to gladden. and cheer their hearts, and feel
that you have nobly acted your part, in
doing something to perpetrate aud hand
down to nosterity the civil and religious
liberties which we enjoy.
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CULPEPpER, April II Noinformation
has reached headquarters, indicative of
active movements on the part of the enc
my. There is, however, evidence that
our own army is watched with increased
vigilance bya strong and more extended
line of rebel outposts. 1t is not believed
that Gen. Lee will take the offensive.
The report that Stuart's cavalry is con-
centrating at Fredericksburg has not been
verified, nor has there been skirmishing
at any point of our lines. Both sides still
keep perfectly quiet.
The main body of Longstreet's forces is
still near Charlottesville. 1t is supposed,
that it will remain there until the inten-
tions of our commanders are developed,
and move to the defence of Richmond or
the support of Lee, as occasion may re-
quire.
The following important order has been
issued by Major General Meade:
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command of the Missouri Department :
but We can understand very well why Mr..
Lincoln thought he was doing right in all
these cases. After all, these were not ~
tai errors and tc-1ay the unbending IN
egrity, the infexible honesty ofpmpose
of Abraham Lincoln, covers them with a
mantle as broad as that of charity itself
Briefly, what we claim for Mr.. Lincoln
is, that he has done his duty, at the most
eventful and alarming period in our his
tory, conscientiously, courageously and
with signal ability, and that he has mani
tested in an eminent degree the possession
Of those qualities of head and heart which
the crisis demanded There is much in
his characterthat resembles that of Wash
ington. Great goodness of heart, united
with much greatness of intellect, distin-
guished the Father of his Country; so
they do Mr.. Lincoln. Washington pa
triotism was Of the purest type-unsel-
fish, selfdenying, self-sacrifieing; so is
Mr.. Lincoln's. Washington might have
become the despotic ruler of his country /;
Abraham Lincoln has had equal tempta-
ton, but has Stunned the sembance of
yielding to it. Instead of eagerly using
the almost arbitrary powers with which
the Constitution and Congress vested him
in time of war, he has been slow to visit
judgment upon those who were proved to
be guilty, and has always tempered his
judgment with mercy. Washington look
ed to the God of Battles for victory; so
does Mr.. Lincoln. Washington won the
Tore of his countrymen; Abraham Lin
coin is unquestionably first il tne affec-
tions of those who are to-day sustaining
the Union which Washington gave us.
To refuse, at this period in our national
crisis, to elect Mr. Lincoln for another
Presidential term, would be to trust the
government in the hands of an untried
and possibly unfit man, who might, from
inexperience or ineficiency, be the cause
of untold evil to the country Mr.. Lin
coins experience is invaluable to the peo-
pie, whose servant he is his policy is one
that is fast producing the happiest results.
Why exchange him for one without his
experience, without his policy, and posi-
bly, without his honesty and patriotism ?
With our present light, we believe most
sincerely that; to do 50, would be unwse
and dangerous in the extreme.
We are glad, therefore, that our State
Convention has decided, that, so far as the
voice of Pennsylvania can control the ac-
ton of the Baltimore Nominating Con
vention, Mr., Lincoln shall be re -nomina-
ted, If nominated, as we feel certain he
will be, we hope that no dsloyalty, no fac
tious spirit, no selfshness here or there,
will avail to prevent the true men of the
country from re-electing him by an over
whelming niajority-Phs Gazette.
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Sanitary Fair.

By the Pittsburgh papers of the 30th
ult, we have the information that the
buildings in which the fair is to be held,
are fast approaching a state of compile
ton. We are also, informed from the
same source, that n Holmes, Treasurer
to the Sanitary Fair, acknowledges the
receipt of over SIS 900 Contributions in
money are being received from nearly all
sections of the State; and we notice by
our exchanges that the city of Chicago,
and other places of note, are making ar
rangements to contribute to the Pittsburgh
Sanitary Fair.
In this connection, we take the privi-
legc to urge upon the good people of But
Ter county, the necessity of united and
energetic action in this great, good, and
glorious work We should feel it to be a
privilge aud our bounden duty to CON
tribute literally of the means with which
the Giver of all that we posses has favor
ed us. We should not give grudgingly.
God lovcth cheerful giver; remember
ing that it is more blessed to give than to
receive. Open your heart, hand and
purse. Show by your contributions that
you are thankful to God for the blessings
of civil and religious liberty, which you
are permitted to enjoy under the protec-
ton of. our Government and that you
are alive in this matter; that you deeply
syhpathize with suffering humanity and
that, while God blesses you with health,
strength and the comforts of life, you
will do your whole duty to alleviate the
suferings of those brave men, who have
left their homes, families, and the bless
ings and enjoyments of social life to de-
fend our Government against Rebels and
Traitors. We say again, give libererlly /;
don't act penuriouslyin this matter. We
have heard it said, that some who are Ia
good circumstances, have acted so generous
y as togive f5ty cents; while Others, have
made sacrifice and squeezed ont one ,eliole
dollar; but this is not all; few, (and
we speak of those that are able) refuse to
give anything; giving as reason, that
things do not meet their appreciation
Therefore, the poor soldier, cannot get as
sistance from them. Such persons ought
to be ashamed of themselves. A man or
woman, who is able, and refuses to give
literally in cause of this kind, is GER
tainly destitute of the least spark of be-
neyolence. Al day of reckoning is COM
ing when these stingy, parsimonious in
dividuals, will have to give an account of
their stewardship; in that day excuses
win not be taken, but judgment will be
pronounced without any admixture Of
mercy. Remember, this: g All things
Whatsoever ye would that men should do
to you, do ye even so to them" f
Have you asked yourself the questions,
am / under any obligations to contribute
to the Sanitary Fair for the purpose of al
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COMMUNICATIONS.
For the American Citizen.
MAPLE FuRNAeE, March 10, 1864.

MAPLE FURNACE, March I0, IoOf.
MEssRs EDIToRs - Gents will
please publish the following extract
Great excitement! War at home =
The village of North Washington, was
all noise and hustle to-day, in consequence
of the uprising of the members of the
NJ. i. Church, and other kind citizens of
the place; they came not as the conquerer
came; neither as the pilgrim fathers, but
as christians are wont to come, at the
present day ladened with the good things
Of life, for the ministers of Christ They
repaired Immediately to the house of the
Rev Il. Bennett, where the Rev. W. A,
Clark and lady were present, where very
sumptous dinner was prepared by the citi-
zens of North Washington. The Glasses
Of Martinsburg, Maple Furnace and North
Washington, were fully represented in
this laudable enterprise. After about
eighty persons doing justice to very fine
dinner, they left their burdens of cash
and eatables, amounting to fifty eight
dollars. fol- the Rev. Bennett and Clark
A SUBSCRIBER.
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PnospEcr. PA.. Anril 29. 1SG4.

PRospEer, PA, April 20, 1864.
VIM CAMPBELL, ESQ, Chairman of
Executive Committee:
DEAR SIR IL have the honor of in
forming you, that we have received con-
tributions in money, for the " Sanitary
Commission, to the amount of seventy
eight dollars. Miss Steck and Miss Bree-
don, whom appointed assistant commit
tee, labored quite efficiently among the la
dies.
VIII you be SO kind as to let me know,
per the return mail, whether the names
of those who have contributed will be
published in the county papers or not
This question has frequently been asked
me, and [ have been unable to answer it.
Hoping that Butler county may exibit
an unprecedented liberality in this hui
name cause, respectfully subscribe my
self,
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The Fight in Arkansas.

The Chicago J6lnnatof Saturday even
ing contains letter from correspondent
giving particulars of the late Union victo-
ry on Saline River, in the southern part
of Arkansas The letter is dated Little
Rock, April 5th. From its statements it
appears that an expedition under Colonel
Clayton, consisting of about thousand
infantry, three regiments of cavalry, and
six pieces of artillery, (12 pound howit-
zcrs, has reached Pine Bluff, after an
eventful raid down to Saline river, where
they encountered force of rebels, 1900
strong.
The first encounter took place near
Branchville, where the rebels were defeat
ed after three hours fight. They re-
treated, and our forces followed them up.
Reaching Mount Elba, on the Saline, next
day, we occupied that place withoutrcsist-
ance, the retreating rebels not daring to
make stand there Our forces were here
divided-one detachment crossing the riv-
er, and another reconoitering this side
1t turned utthat the enemy had not cross
ed the river, but were discovered some dis
tance from Mount Elba, with reinforce
mcnts, and advancing upon us. We pre-
pared to give them warm reception by
extemporizing Notifications of logs, rails
and cotton bales. The enemy came up
with terrific ''vigor," but were set back by
our steady fire. Three times they charg-
cd on us, and each time they were repuls-
ed. We had the advantage in position,
but they had at least double the men we
had. Finally they gave way, after six
hours of vain effort to dislodgc u.s. We
then rushed out and charged upon them
with tremendour effect, scattering them
in all directiins. In this engagement and
that at Branchville, we killed eighty -four
of them, wounded $50, and captured over
fifty.
In the meantime our scouting party that
had been detached and sent across the eriv-
er, consisting of only about 100 men,
mostly colored troops, were equally as bu-
sy as we on this side of the river They
returned to us at dark, after having march
ed fifty miles down the other side of the
river, where they came upon a rebel train
of fifty army wagons filled with supplies
for the force that we so tellingly repulsed.
The train was under an escort of three
hundred rebels. The entire train was cap
tured and destroyed by our men, and the
entire 300 taken prisoners. Overa thous-
and horses and mules fell into our hands
Our loss wasvery slight. The totalfebel
loss is 81 killed, 400 wounded, and $50
prisoners, besides their train, horses and
mules
The fight beyond Mount Elba, above
described, took place on the 30th of March.
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S. WILLIAMS. A. A. G..


The Atlanta, Georgia, APpcat of the
18th, contains the following:
FORESTS OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE PA
DUCAH AFFAIR.
DRESDEN, Tenn, via OKoLoNA, Mss,
April, 6, 1864
Gogerpoy Work, Macon, Mss
left Jackson en the 23d Captured
Union City on the 9th, with four huud-
red and fifty prisoners, among them the
renegade Hawkins, and most of his regs
ment, about two hundred horses, and FIVE
hundred small arms Also took possession
of Hickman, the enemy having vacated
it, | moved myself, with Gen. Buford's
division, marching from jackson direct to
Poducah in fifty hours, attacked il On the
25th, drove the enemy to their gunboats
and forts, held the town for ten hours,
could have held it longer, but finding the
small pox was raging, vacated the .ple",,
Captured many stores and horses, burneo
sixty bales of cotton, one steamer on inc
dry dock, brought out fifty prisoreIsr--s
My loss at Union City and Pahucah, as
far as known, is twenty-five filled and
wounded, among them Colonel Thompson,
commanding the Kentucky brigade, killed,
Lieutenant Colonel Lanhan, Faulkner's
regiment, mortally wounded, and Colonel
Grassland. of the 7th Kentucky, and 1t.
Col. Morton, of the Sd Tennessee, slight
ly wounded. Enemy's loss IN Pahucah,
ifty-fve killed and wounded, prisoners in
all five hundred. Have dispatched Gen.
Gholson at Tupelo to meet prisoners at
Corinth and take them to you. Hold pos
session of all the country except posts on
the river. Think if | can remain here
unmolested for fifteen days will be able to
add two thousand men to my command.
| would urge upon you the Importance of
repairing the railroad to Corinth, as well
for the welfare of citizens as for the good
of the department
n b. FORREST, Maj Gen.
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The Apportionment Bill.

We are under many obligations to AL
fred Slack, Esq, Member of the ss@to
Legislature, for a correct and early copy
of the Apportionment Bill as it passed
both Houses. We refer the reader to the
vote for Governor and Supreme Judge
last fall, to ascertain the probable politi-
cal complexion of future Legislatures un-
der the new Apportionment :-PHs. Gas.