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RYyAs. O. MCGUIRE 4 CO.. Auctfoneers.

TWO HANDSOME gUILBING LOTS ON NORTH
STREET, AT THE CORNER OF2p STREET
On FRIDAY AFTERNOON. March q, at 8
o'clock; on the premises shall sell part of Lot
No 8, in square No. 573, fronting "A feet ON D
ming back about 90 feet to an alley to be sold in
two Lots of p feet front each
The SITUATION is central and the location con-
sidered desirable for private resdences.
secured by deed of trust on the premises
Title perfect. Conveyancing and stamps at the
cost of the purchasers.
RY VIM. L. WALL L CO.. Auctioneers,
ID Washington Horse sndCsrriage Bazaar,
SO La. av., bet. 9Th and 10th SITS.
AUCTION SALE OF HORSES, CARRIAGES AND
HARNESS. -
On THURSDAY MORNING, 23d instant, COM
men'lns al III 0 TafkT Y H H ST. ABOUT
Suited to harness and saddle. A full description
1T sale.
Carriages; Buggies. Kockaways. Express Wagons
and other vehicles.
Regular Fales at the Bazaar. every Tuesday,
THURSDAY. and Saturday, without regard to
weather
Stock of Carriaees and Hor.es at private sale.
RY THOMAS BOWLING. Auet.; Georgetown.
ADMINISTRATORS SALE OF POTOMAC FIRE
On WEDNESDAY, AFTERNOON. March 22d 4,
at O'Clock, will sell at my store, No ~ Bridge
street. Georgetown, Shares Potomac Fire In
NJ. E.BUCKEY, Administrator.
m9-st THOs. BOWLING. Auct.
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EERvoUS DEBILITY, SEMINAL WEAKNESS, &C.,
Can Be Cured by one who has really cured himSel
nd hu reds Of others. and will tell you nuthi
nut tn 9 trurh. Address, with stamp.
EDwARD II. TRAyHI,
mar D6 WHY Lock Box, Boston, Mass.
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RY THOMAS BOWLING, Auct.; Georgetswn q
TRUSTEES SALE OF HOUSE AND LOT ON
RIAL NEAR MONTR0MERY


In virtue of a deed of trust from Robert Cornell.
dated January i. 1868, and recorded in Liber N. O.
T., No 2. folio 5ah ct seq Of the land records Of
Washington county, and at the request of the par
ties secured thereby will proceed to sell, ths
highest bidder. n the premises, On THURSDAY,
the 23d day of March next ensuing, at O'Clock in
the afternoon. all that part of Lot numbered one
hundred and twenty-one, in Beall's addition TO
Georgetov in the District Aforesaid; bounded az
follows, to WITHDRAWING at the end OF one hun
dred and fifty feet from the intersection of the
south line of Beall street with the east line of
Montgomery street, and running from thence by
and with the south line Of Beail street east thirty
feet, thence southery and parallel with the lot Of
the heirs of Robert Guild, deceased; one hu ndred
and twenty feet thence westerly and parallel with
Beall street thirty feet, thence northerly and at
right angles with Beall street one hundred ana
twenty feet to the beginning, together with the
improvements ct cetera, as in the said trust men
toned.
The terms of sale are One third of the purchase
money to be paid OF the day of sale, and the resi-
due in six and nine months, with interest from the
day of sae to be secured to the satisfaction of the
trustee within FIVE days.
All conveyancing and stamps at the purchasers
cost; and if the terms not complied with. the
trustee reserves the right to resell! the property
and cost of the purchaser in default;
fe 16-2aw&ds TH0S. BOWLING, Auct,
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MEETING AT THE CITY HALL.-A meeting Of
the Washington institute, auxiliary to the in
stitute of reward for the orphans and OF off,
GERS and soldiers will be held at the City Hall
tonight. The exercises will be Of an interest
ing character.
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by W. L. WALL Il CO., Auctionsers.
NEW FRAME DWELLING AND STORE ON

On THURSDAY AFTERNOON. sd instant, at 8
o'clock, we will sell. on the premises, part OF Lot
u,sauare Az. fronting 90 feet by leo 7th street.
ppetween b and streets. and improved by new
frame Dwelling, erected within the last eight
f months; finished in the best style, and contains
Fttdf looms. private entrance. and the frst floor
To- - up TOT restaurant, and would be suitable
given. '"suese' Amhieuia'e POSSESSION
Terms: One half cash. balance in Fix and twelve
0on1 secured BY deed of trust bearing interest,
Suas ee st"cins AZ the expense Of pu re assr.
~ ~ VIM l.. WALL d CO., Aucts.
Ky THOMAS BOWLING, Auct Georsetov1.
fACkhLENT -, AND NEARLY NEW BoUsE.
HOLD FURNITURE AT AUcTroN
On THURSDAY MORNING Ms,Cb SaS =, N
O'Clock, At the residence of James Vera, va
No. 81 West street, between Nom eIree. ESQ
Green streets, will sell his Hon oIa auo
tHre. consisting Of handsome Walnut psr,o I'M
Sofa Easy and side Chairs
Marble. top Center Tables
Handsome Parlor Glass and Ornaments
Splendid Brussels Apd Three ply Carpet
Splendid Rosewood chamber Set. com plete
Mahogany Extension and ether Tables
Walnut Secretary and Bookcase
Handsome Maptel Clock
bureaus, Bedsteads, Chairs, &c.
Oil Cloth, Chamber Carpets, &c.
Stoves, Crockery and Glassware.
And many articles not mentioned.
Terms cash, THOMAS BOWLING,
m 20 st Intel Auctioneer
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Run AsHORB.-A letter from New JERSEY
mentions that the schooner Shooting Star, from
Boston, loaded with onions and potatoes, for
W ashington, went ashore on the 10th instant,
near Barnegat Inlet. Hopes were entertained
that she would get Off safely.
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by GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers

AUCTION SALE OF HORSES, BUGGIEs. AND
CARRIAGES. HARNESS. &C., &c.
On THURSDAY, the sd instant, we shall sell at
the Livery Stable of W. B. Turner, on eth street
between II and streets north at u o'clock m
Is excellent Work and Saddle Horses
Hacks. geies, Pheatons
Sets Double and Sets Single Harness
With many other articles which We deem unneces-
sary to unumerate.
Terms cash.
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RY THOS. BOWLING, Auctioneer; Georgetown
VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY IN
GEORGETOWN, AT AUCTION

GEORGEToWN, AT Auction.
On THURSDAY, March 23d, at o clock p. m,
will sell in front of the premises, part of Lots No
and ls0 feet on Besll street, to wide alley. The
improvements consist Of q good two story Frame
store.
ALSO,
Two nearly new Frame Houses on Beall street,
between Montgomery and Rock streets.
ALSO.
street.
Terms: One third cash; balance in six aud
twelve months, secured by deed of trust on the
property.
Convey ancing aud stamps at the cost of the pur-
chaser. =,
1S-it THOS. D0Wb1N6, Auct.
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ID ARE CHANCE For sale
h SIMPSON HOUSE,
Corner Of 10th street and Pennsylvania avenue.
Well established Hotel and Reataurant, with an
elegant Bar. empletely fitted mp and dsing good
for Is months and will be sold at reasonable price.
Fer information address to the house. m IA 2w*
ErOR sALE-S43O CASH for building LOT, 10th
Il ST. near market. Lots ON 18th ST., $500. s 1900
square f. ct East Capitol, TO cents per foot,
mHm* Cor. Pa av. and 18th St
EOR SALE-A BILLIARD SALOON, Containing
Il three of Phelans latest improved tables. in
perfect order. and doing good business. Lease on
to MITOHELL & SONS, Real Estate Brokers,
/ corner Of Pa. ave. aud 18TH b.
N. Brent only $50 per month. feb 25-1m*
EOR sALE.-2O 900 square feet GROUND, cor
IL ner 18th and T SITS .tsauare ~ will be sold
bargain. MITCHELL SONS, Brokers.
feb 29-lm s. 40 cor. Pa. u. and 18th St.
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w ANTI CslOOND HAND lURNITURE
nTra Also, lMiRdRoES GARRRTs RlRs: :, BED:
description B. BUCHLY, 4O6 It'll street,
y aft T. - between b and 81. east side
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NH sd ICron GREEN WILLIAMS, Aucts.
RYJ C. MCGUIRE 4 CO., Auctioneers.
TWO NEAT FRAME COTTAGES ON 14rH sr

Al fOBElC ShO
On THURSDAY AFTERNOON. March %, at 5
O'Clock, on the premises shall sell, Lot IL, in
Kinsman's subdivision of Square No. 2il, improved
by two small neat and new cottages. contain ing
three rooms, and outbuildings each, with Potomac
water on the premises, pavement in front, and
shade trees.
Possession given May |.
Terms One tn I'd cash, the balance in and IL
on the premises
All conveyancing and revenue stamps at the cost
rar1S n McGJTIRU& m Ap,t.
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' CITY FOR SALE.--We offer at private sale,
valuable tract of land, lying in the county Of
and the Kailroad, immediately west Of the county
seat of the late John Q; Riyss, Esq, s:-,,.,,
eight beautiful cottage sites. commanding . hne
view Of the city: This property is one Of the most
of Columbia. For terms, &C., Apply to JAS. o.
cGCIIRE Il CO., Aucts. Is
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WILCOX Il Co, Principal Agents,
Isl Water street New York,
and Principal Druggists and Perfumers.
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TILL RoBBING.-This morning, Chas Ferret,
small boy, was arrested by officer Brewer
on suspicion of stealing a money drawer and
contents from the stand OF Oliver Shreeyes, in
the Center Fish Market. He was taken to the
Third Ward station and held tor further hear
ing.
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EDITOR STAR:-The citizens becoming very
much interested in the recent canal-cleanine
operations of General Sheridan in the vicinity
OF Richmond, Va, have suggested that the Sec
rotary of War be req uested to allow the Gen
eral to try his hand upon our canal. 1t is
thought that the effect would be magical as
well as beneficial. A SEVENTH WARDRR
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BUILDINGS AND FURNITURA
of the Great Summer Resort,
GLYMONT,
Situated twenty eight miles from Washington. on
the MARYLAND eide Of the Potomac river. To re
sponsble parties not wishing to purchase, it will
be RENTED FOB THE SEASON.
INQUIRE of J. l.. PARKHURsT,
Room No. 8, third floor,
mar l5tf Intelligencsr Building.
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w SOC, 900 LADIES MORl,
Who want the new style of CoIlar, to bring their
Bwiss Muslin, &C.. to WIN PRINCES Stamping
and Fluting Depot, 3s1 street, and get them
Fluted Prince has two machines made expressly
for Quilting Ladies Rufles without the use of gum
The New York herald., 1865-05-15

North Side Cuba 20 New Yos<, s0c. bark, 4ss tons.
70 H.vans sSo,s:c from co. o,'s !. Ss~ Ss" Yor
su 1ar csc and moasses eS; q brig, as to< 70 Ner
Orieans 81 2s per bbi, On nd under deck one ssoo
back 1850 per month two 10 Savannah, oats loc hay
Sl2 aud COMPRESSED do ss; one lo9 tons 20 i'oa, a
$780, one to Norfolk and saSS so'1 ahsa
8ic one from Elizabethport TO Pembroke, iron Ioi
one from Elizabethpor 70 Bos.?n 81 eS one l,oin
10 Boston iron ST. ship, 1897 tons, from Leprer9s
n B. to Iondor Bremen ship, 1,l9l tons. from ST.
1osn anf ~ for Or orders; British bark Sos tons to Bor
deaux and British brig a6l TONS TO Havana on phi
HOE were steady with sales OF IS bales at $50 4oc
Hay dull aud lower at 96c 81 for shipping ana
81 Is 81 rs for city bale. $50 y ).
10 cases Manila on private terms.
hoLAssss have only TO report salcs of 100 hhds
Porto Rico 6oc 75c, and 10 hhds Cuba muscovado
NAVAL sro-ra Spirits turpcntno Was down and heavy,
with sales OF retail lots al 81 10 $2 So Resins were
quote BLACK and common, SIC si4, and $25 sss
forgood and No. J. Tar was quiet, with sales Oh -
bbls. Newborn at Ga -
seed was dull and heavy at p % while lard was steady
With small saies at 81 o2H fot prime city
7es pkgs cut meats and 67s pkgs. hard The pork mar
ket quiet and lower prices wero realized sales nav
ing bsen eCea Of new mess on fhs spot as low as ~.
S2a S22 80 for 1864 do, cash and regular way !;
S22 80 for prime, and SIS Sea $l9 for prime mess;
also, for future delivery, 5000 bbis new
mess at $24 so a $23 SELLERS option The
boef market continued quiet, but prices were without
essential change Sales 800 bbs at $2 SIG for plain
ness and el6 $40 for extra do Beef hams were hrm
and active, with sales OF 500 bbs. at $24 S28 CUT
meats we're In limited demand and scarcely so lrn,
Sales coo pkgs at l4c l5c for shoulders and TIC
l9c for hams Bacon dull and heavy, and we have
only to report sales Of 100 boxes long ribbed at
The lard market was dui and heavy with sales OF 300
boxes at l5&c alSKc Butter and cheese were STEADY
SUGAR. There was but little activity in the market
for raw and prices are declining though without quot
ablo change We notice gales Of 500 hhds at l0c
I2sc for Cuba mn ado and 1Sc for Porto Rico he
1eLo a 17I{c for soft white, and fSSc for powdered
crushed and granulated. -
TALLow was dull Sales 10000 lbs. at loIo nc,
and 25 900 lbs. stearne at Ito
WnrsKsy sy--Receips, 83 bbls. The market was quct,
but prices wero without essential change Sales 200 obs
Western al So 09.
The New York herald., 1865-05-15

An Arrival OF C0tton--Return OF Paroieo
Prisoners from Lees Army-A slave
Mart burned by Liberated siavos, 80.
MR.. HENRY rHomPsoN's DESPATCH.
MosiLE, Ala, May 8, 1895.
rHx RESUMPTION
Brgadier General Yeach, Of the First division OF the
Thrteenth army corps commanding tho District Of Mo
bile has already granted permits to trade TO the amount
of one and quarter million OF dollars The permits
rs given to the Unon Of tho city who had passed
through the last yesrs' and remained loyal
TO the federal government Next followed the honoraby
discharged officers aud sodiers after which all known
loyal persons asking for permits 10 trade received them
withou, difficulty
The impression generally In regard to trade Is that
there Is no money In Mobile to transact II with.
General Candy has seized every pound Of cotton and
barrel Of aud turpertne thus entirely preventing
speclaon in these articles Parties who have lat ely
rived with stocks OF goods are glad 70 slt their meaey
There was abe ndance OF -four meal and bacon Ia the
city when it was captured and for t present the poor
of Mobile conented with these artlc.os Even they
the money they would not pay the prices asked Tor
goods.
Twenty five hundred bales OF cotton arrived here Yes
terday from Selma, Alabama II came on government
tmnsport-a portion marked &c. s. A." and the remain
der claimed as private property tHi
pose Of burningt His men FIRE upon orr transports az
they pass Up and down the Alabama river and even the
moor negroes who flock the banks aud ask To he taken
on board Massa Lnkums boais' are fred upon
ARRIVALS FROM LnE's ARMY.
On Monday evening last the steamer Monterey arrived
IN the lower bay with six hundred and fifty paroled prs
oners from Lees army. Thoy were formerly residents
of Mobile and vicinity. The Third Alabama regiment
was numerousy represented. W
A SLAVE MART BURNED. ''f $3.50
Wq,en Lieutenant Colonel PEBBLES, OF the Foryseventh
United States coored infantry arrived at Claiborne with
his egment tho negroes discovered slave mart In the
centre of square plaza with It's bolts bars hsndcu
siaules In the loor and the auction stand bencathn
fact ali complete for immediate uscSambo could not
bear the sight: and, though marching with the federal
uniform on, hundreds threw SIDE giances OF aarm TO-
wards tho oahsome object, and cries OF "i3urn eial
Colonel PEBBLES formed his In square on the green
adjoining made a short Speech tho match was applied
end the slave mart burned 10 the ground the negro
exhibiting the veest feelings OF enjoyment us the
| flames enveloped tho building.
The New York herald., 1865-05-15
COLONEL JOHN 2. AUSTI.
BoRS JUSE, 1919.
Dtcn NAV q IsaS


appearance the color not havingyet left the face though
hs d. ath occurred last Monday About balf-past two
o'clock religious ceremonies werc performed over tho
remains by the Rev. Mr. Wild, who likewise delivered
brief discourse speaking In the highest terms Of the cha
ractor Of the deceased colonel The family and friends
cof1n closed aud conveyed TO she hearse. The
imein were taken 10 Greenwood Cemetery, followed by
Amty Lodge, y. A. NJ, the John Austin Association,
fod a large train Of mourners
ArPKsL rRon raE NATIONAL FnREDSASs Rrlxv Asso
cIAnos-Lciers have been received by the Executive
Committee this city Of the Freedmans Relief AssocIa
tlon from the Rev. Horace James, General Hawley and
others, located In Wilmington, ~ O., urging upon the
people OF the North the necessity OF sending clothing
and agricultural implements for destitute whites aud
blacks General Hawley in his letter writes thus:-
wh that ypu would appeal the benevolent and liberal
e e S Nc weo nsys ssd s ss done e us
tho Cape Fe1 river greatly By the want
nails and poass: ssips ysa % sssi@s FOR % sSs
ss ss S ss s b. sSoss ssS ". p
win guide yoy II ,h better than sos ny spcgss:.on. Mh.s
crowded. - i-'''-'' A''''''' " ~
Persons desrous q subscribing In cash can sesd V
should be dkscsed "Natioul Freedns Relief Assoca-
t,cn, 10 JOIN Mreet. New York"
tn BRooxLYx ORrnAn Asrpn. The thirtv secopA an
nverary Of the Orphan Asylum Society q the cssz Of
Brooklyn viii be held Thursday evening" May TO- -
Isnt,c and clinton sreets children of the nstutoi
will be present and take part In the exercises and Cd
dresses may be expected from several slcgymcn Of ths
city.
ACCIDENTAL DRownxo Saturday afternoon Robert
Morrison, silor whae engaged IL painting the side Of
srsss North river, fe overheard and was drowned
e body was recovered aud Coroner Wndey
notasd to hold an inquest
The New York herald., 1865-05-15
FINANCIAL AND cOMMERc ciAl.

suSDAx, May IA, 1868 .
The stock market was someahat unsettled and drocp
ing during the past week, especially = The cose wh&
there was pressure to sell both by bdlls' who were
anxious TO unload bears who anticipated lower pfces
during the ensuing week Apprehensions OF moro ac-
tive money market in consequence OF treasury drafts
upon the thirty loan agents increased 'ne na'1'a
hssv,nss AZ the market But made freely at
ave per cent on Saturday with exceptional transactions
.t four and six Al the evening board Erie sold at 1874
Rock Island s5l 90 Cleveland and pittsburg o. New
York Central soS, Hudson River lolA, Fort Wayne
sx. Michigan Southern 90, Ohio and Mississippi certih
Gates 2sI. Cumberland s91s, Quicksilver SO. Govern
men, securities submitted TO decline owing TO the low
price Ayetwenes abroad aud the further fall oil goa
which sold lato last night al i3o as against li3% the
same hour on the previous Saturday night
The market for gold excited at intervals during the
week under PRESSURE but otherwise 1t was rather
dull The extreme quotations were:- fVf
The New York herald., 1865-05-15
Di ed.

Awnmoy. On Sunday, May II, MAMA, widow OF Jo-
scph Anderou, In the SD year q her age.
Th6relatlves and friends OF ths family ere invited 70
attend the funeral from her las rsidepce, - Hester
street, on Tuesday afternoon, At two o'occkskS
BipEAIL AT Yorlkers, on saturday, May 10, JAMS
ssSfBASsAr, OF 8tanofdshire, Enshnd, eyed ss
years I-..l
His friends arc respectfully invited 70 attend the
fsncrai, from his late residence, south Broadway,
YonkcrS Tuesday aftsrnosn, ~ spne O'CLOCK Traln
leaves Thrieth street. Hudson River Railroad at twelve
O'Clock Carriages viii b wsisink M the Depot
p Coenan.
Her relatives and friends are respectfully invited 70 IT.
tend tho funeral from her ateresdenoe, 001 Sixth ave-
nue. ~ half ten o'clock Her remains Will Be taksa
10 Hartford, Conn, for inter,nent
CARrr. Suddenly, on Saturday, Nay IL, JAMS HsSsv
CARrv, aged 80 years
The friends Of the family, aiso msmbsu Of ths shp.
The New York herald., 1865-05-15
CITY CoMMERcIAL REPORT.

sArcRDAr, May 13-6 P. IT.
Asnys Receipts 80 bbls The market was dull, and
prices wholly nominally unchanged.
BnEADsTusFsReceipts, IL 94S bbls -four 23s bbs and
725 bags meal AIS bushels wheat oes5 do corn 80
2sl do oats The market for state and Western hour was
less active and prices &C. loo lower With only
derate demand from the trade The sales 600 bbs
State and Western 900 do Southern aud 400 do Coma.
dian, al the annexed quotations. Rye four was dull
and prices wholly nomnaly unchanged. Corn
meal in active demand but a decidedly lower rates.
sale 600 bhs Rrapdywinc n We uuoia.-
The New York herald., 1865-05-15

TESTIMONIAL CoscxRr TREoDoRE THexAs. There Ia
perhaps no of his age aud experience in this
Try who has done in the service Of classic music
who has illustrated the finest works Of the great German
composers In a more credabc manner than sfr. Theo-
dore Thomas Recognizing these facts, several OF
citizens have rendered him complimentary concert at
Irving Hall Thursday evening next and many artists
Of excellence have sign2cd their intention to assist The
programme Is all that could bo desrod including grand
symphonies by Beethoven and Schumann and the over
turo 10 Tanahdaser Mr.. Thomas ia omincnty entitled
to this compliment, viii doubt be proved this
. occasion
The New York herald., 1865-05-15

Mrs LAURA HAnHn IN LosDos.-wc see by the London
journals that Miss Laura Harris the young prma donna
who won her first favors at the New York Academy In
Robert e Diabe, and has frequently sung here in tho
concert room, 10 mako her dttta at her Majestys
theatre the 10th ult, as Amiua, In La SomnombuIo
The Eivira OF tho occasion Is also q dibutont sgnor
Emapualo Carrion.
The New York herald., 1865-05-15

The market for wheat continued dull, but prices were
without essential change The only sale heard of wss
1000 tuslcls winter red Western private terms Hyc
and harley wcro quiet and we have no sales " Import
anc~ to report Malt IN Limited request with sales
Of 4,5Oo bushels choice at g. phe corn market
was dull and scarcely r with sales Of 000 bushels
~ I'll O2 FOR new yellow Jersey. Pennsylvania and
southern, and SOC. e5c for New Orlenus Oats were
lc &c highor at b2tc. 63c. for Western SOC 6lc
for state, f7c 4Sc. for Canada and 5ec SIC. for
Jcrscy. 1lIa1 IGe
CTros-The market was less active and an advance
Of fly L. per 10 was established, with sales Of 800
The New York herald., 1865-05-15
CITY IntelIfQcuce.

onsEQoIEs COLONEL JoaS s Ausus, ssvEsrr-sxooSp
RvawEsr N. Y v.--The funeral OF ne late Colonel John
g. Austin took place between and threo o'clock yes
terday afternoon from the City Hall The remains had
been placed in the Governors Room early in the morning
and were exposed 10 the public view from ten O'Clock
until the hour for their removal 70 the hcase The coffin
Containing the corpse laid In the usual spot Just OPP
posto the main entrance. II beautiful mahogany
structure covered with heavy black velvet and studded
with silver mondshapcd clasps On tn lid were
placed the hat and sword ~ the dcceased and also some
emblcms OF the Masonic fraternity, vi which he an
honored member. beautiful floral and wreath
OF the material also among tho decorations of
the coffin On the plate the following inscription
{ COLONEL. JOHN 2. AUSTIN.
BoRS JuSr, 1919.
Dtcn (
The New York herald., 1865-05-15

IRvNG HALl.--A concert Is announced 10 come Off al
Irving Hail tomorrow evening for the benefit OF Mr j.
Augustine Mcsoroy which promises TO be of somo.
what novel and interesting character inasmuch
Of s principal features will be songs aud deneatons
q comic character by Mr. McSorey whose peculiar
talents as a humorist are well known
The New York herald., 1865-05-15

FouHrsBNra SrngrGraeruI for oil exertions made to
insure Of their fair, tho Sisters Of Mercy
turn their heartfelt thanks to the ladies' who have
lsborcd unremttngly for that object and to the rev
crend clergy and people Of New York who have ber
ally patronzed during the past few nights as well as
TO- tho colonel and officers Of the Twenty second regiment
who generously and at nnch personal inconvenience
have given the OF their armoy. They also beg to
announce TINT the fair VIII close Wednesday May 10
The valuable articles hs table not having yet brought
any hing like fair value the adios resolved to
tnue their oxerons until then. In fact is only
that the public fully interested in the undertaking.
and aware of the position in which the Institution Of
Mercy placed; and therefore 1t is only ha, the
necessary patronage has begun be bestowed on It,