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The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-22

SLIPPERY The streets were quite slippery
yesterday, from the formation Of a coat Of ice
on the pavements. There IL an ordinance i'm
posing penalty against business men for nj.
lowing snow and ice to remain ON the pave
ments In front of their establishments. some
observed the ordinance. yesterday, and were
eusily engaged In removing the concealed sub
stance 80 dangerous 10 pedestrians, while
others were serenely indifferent. The ordi.
nance Is not very vigorously enforced on ac-
count Of the fact that II imposes almost impos-
sieili'ies upon the proprictors Of establish.
ments who find themselves unable sometimes
70 remove the snow and ice as fast as il !.
formed. fresh deposits from the weather clerk
taking the place II that removed.
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Silk Suspcnder>. slso Gent, BTocsde
siik hankerchiefs, splendid assortment, suit
able FOR presents. ~ Parker,, Ne. % West
Washington street.
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Cot Ecntherston'> Dry Goods Auction
to-day At ten AN. Great variety ofdress goods,
bleaehed and brown muslins, furs, victorines,
linen goods, skating caps, hoods, muffs. etc,
Also, lot Of shoes and boots, ETC., ETC., at one
aud half +. NJ. BE on hand.
Wan. Il. FEATHERsToN, Auctioneer.
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Cloth shirts: Cloth shirts. Cloth

>mRIs'-Cul large and long. cut large and
long. at Parker's. At Psrker's. % Thirty.
% Thirty 30 Thirty. West Washington
street. West Washington street.
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Boys SIcighs.-The new Patent skelc-
ton Sleigh, at Baldwins Bazaar
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Great Excitement ut the popular Gift
Book Store. Everybody buying their Christ
mas presents there.
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MARRIAGE LfcESsEs.--Fhe following il
list OF the marriage licenses that have been Is
sued for the week ending November n.
benjamin Ran and Clara Hamburger.
august schneider and Emily Anguile sahm
Andrew J. salding and Jennie Doty.
Christian Trundeman and Welhleman
Lciscman.
Henry Cook and Catherine Aloogumyeck.
stephen W. Dungun and Matte J. Potter
field
J amos \. irssly and Ida A. Cruppee.
augustus Drummer and Mary Jane Carr
John Rude aud Elizabeth Roberts.
Patrick Griltn and Catherine Zess
Christopher Ro~enbaum and Mary Ncsartv
John !. shoemaker and Manda Jane Deford.
I'll hunitngeF aud Louisa j. Hazard.
The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-22

Ofcour.c every body that likes good
article Of wine, will want some for the holidays.
For the best Champagne or sparkling Catawba
in the city, 60 10 Myers, James & Pcabody..No.
n West Pearl street. 22.2
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SALOON AND RESTAURANT.

M A RLoN ExCHANGE
No. 81 East Washington Street,
CthAhLEs GAETx, Proprietor.
Hvnn choicest wines, nqssrs and Cigars si-sys On
e.ne- FREE Lnnch eysry tsy 81 10 o'eieck.
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GROCERIES low drinking house,
that have assembled in the vicinity 81 ..I.kin
Barracks" are % numerou. and ~ ,illanous
in their character that they amount O. nui-
sanee. which should ~ sbated, either Nv the
civil or military authorities. some power
mus; have jurisdiction there, or If there i
none q competent authority, one should BE-
created. Most Of them have not the slightest
claim or pretensions 10 rcspectability. Their
purposes seem 10 l. 20 induce soldiers b. enter
them with a view TO extract from them por-
ton of their hard earned money. Nillianous
cocktails" are Nended-they which are war
rSnted 20 do their work Al long range. while
camphene whisky l. sold that may he relied
upon 70 slay the imbiber thereof in an incrcdi-
bic short space Of time. Let the vultures be
stopped from their humanity. criminal man
ner Of making for themselves an iil-gotten sti>-
tenanee. Let Us have an end a approving Il
such concerns by tacit aequieseenee In their
continuance.
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Hamlin a Raschig have removed their
Office to Exchange Building. 1915 North ILL.,
moi. street. opposite Bates House. novls-sm
hfNou Want nice fat turkey or chicken
for Christmas. call At Harvey aud Morley's,
Ne. i46 Virginia avenue
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Reopencd.-City Bath House. No. 10
Pearl street, between Meridian and Illinois
streets, nearly in the rear Of the Palmer House.
Hot and cold baths az all hours. Entrance
through the BARRIERS shop. i5-tf
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knabe Pinnos at Bcnham's. novss-in

For the HoIidlays.--Grand Pianos,
Upright Pianos, Square Pianos, Cabinet Or
gans, Automatic Organs. school Organs and
Melodeons, the best and the cheapest, at Indi.
ana Piano wareroom., No. Bates House.
fw WILLARD d STowEIJ..
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The National Land Agency. oppo

The National Land Agency. oppo
sits the Metropolitan Theaicr. ofI-rs for sale at
reduced pricrs:
Pine residences In thi. city.
Cheap residences IN this city.
Vacant residence lots in this city.
Vacant business groundin This cfty.
Forty improved farms in this state.
Thirty-sovcn cotton plantations in Louisi-
ana. Mississippi. Alabama anil Georgia for sale
or rent.
Ten sugar plantations In Louisiana for sale
or rent. No~ i the time 10 invest. Prices
lower ihm for laaDs years past
J. W. BLAKE.
-. Attorney and Superintendenf
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Santa Claus at the Fancy Ba
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Elegantly Round New hooks.

nsesumuy HOUND new Hooks
Favorite authors, good company. house,
hold friends. Our Young Folks, Alfred Ten
nyson's Poems, 4" lllustrated;' Tales of Way
Side Inn, by Longfellow; Idyls of the King
by Tennyson; Gems from Tennyson, at
TODD. CARMICHAEL x WILLIAMS.
el-e No. 5 North Pennsylvania street
Grecnbac l<s.-Call and examine n val
liable invention just patented. You that are
seeking fortune on a small capital, call and
judge for yourselves at Room No. J, up stairs,
10 West Washington street. 2l-9
For Skates for Ladies'. Gents. Misses
and BOYS go 10 Baldwin's Bazaar.
a Merry Christmas--Call and see
Benham x Co.'S new stock Of musical instru-
ments. 2i-3
Presents for Your ChiIdren.-Go
to Todd. Carmichael and Williams and buy
from their large and splendid assortment Of
Books in sets.
Juveniles.
Coored Primers
Games. Puzzles, etc.
Writing Desks and Portfolios.
No. North Pennsylvania street 2l-2
Members Of the Legislature. ..
Don't forget 10 call on Hume, Adams & Co.,
before you go homo, and buy a new Carpet for
the Holidays. ala
Cabinet Organs at Willard 4 stowelrs
Pisno Emporium, No. 4 Bates House. 20-i2
white Satin Gaitcrs and Slip.
PIERS at lredcll y Co.'S, 81 North Illinois
street. a0-4
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T.. Way a. Co., at the loan office, No. -
South Illinois street, will loan money on any ar
ticle Of value, or buy the same. Always on
handnre udeemed pledges for sale.
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Photograph Albums styles
and large quantities, At Bowen. stewart 4
The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-22

BAKER x McIvcr's Is the only place In
the city where you can now find general
assortment Of nIrs. 1915
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We-~rs. Sseinway..I regard him IS a
benefae;or who builds good Plane. and am
your bsnefcisry on That account. Having had
one II your instruments fir several years can
bear witness 20 it, admirable qualities in every
respect. I am more than satisfied, and IL I had
10 buy another. should certainly go TO your
rooms again. II y = pleasure H. praise your
work. HKNRS WARD BFEcHFR.
Brooklyn. January 80. 1851. s fa
Renisam a Co.. Bates House Corner.
are selling pianos and cottage organs very
cheap SIR cash. se-s
Christmas Pr--cpss.-A fine assori-
mcnt q most elegant Pianos At No. Bates
House. WILLARD a srowEtL.
30S
skates. Sssase~.-The finest and largest
VARIETY. nj the Fancy Bazaar.
Ladies' will Find fine assortment Of
underwear. for themselves and children. AZ
smith & Fosters, No. % North PENNSYLVANIA
street, three doors south Of the Post Office.
eO-S
GIove~-kid, calf, cloth, silk, cotton, or
anything in the glove line. at smith A Fosters.
No. p North Pennsylvania street. so-s
McIodeons: Mcicdcon~. No cheaper
Musical Instrument can be found than good
Melodeon. Prince & Co. make the best. You
can find an assortment at willard & stowelPs.
4 Bates House. 20-2a
Elegant French Morocco Slip.
PRS for Gents, at "Capital Shoe Store" No.
II West ashington street. 1875
"a POLAND his Money soon parted"
This will not be said OF you II you buy your
Holiday Presents at the Capital Shoe Store,v
where there Is an elegant stock Of line Slip
pers for Ladies and Gentlemen. vinnedge &
Jones old stand, 1, West Washington street.
1875
The Stock Of Gentlemen's Furs
at Baker & McIver's l. still complete-com-
prising the finest caps, gloves and collars In
The West. Call and see them. 1875
City Orders. 4 smith, Real Is
tate Agents, are paying eighty-threc cents,
cash, for city orders. 1910
The Large and Elegant assortment
oflsdies and children's furs, at Baker and Nc
Iyers, are still the attraction Of the city. Few,
II any. houses in the West are able TO offer the
bargains you can get at this house. Try
them. 1915
Beautiful Quilted Cloth slippers
(Chamois lined for gentlemen, Mt
CAPITAL SHOE STORE,
30 Il West Washington street
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pnri,Traii slsir,. a, Valentino a Co...
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Doubled Gored Hoop skirts At
Valentine & Co.'S.
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Santa Claus al the Fancy Bazaar.

The Keyles> Watch. winds and sets
in the stem, fine goid cases, for sale to pay sd
vAnees, Al the Loan ofics, No. "a south Illinois
street n3Q2awSw
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The SinnissipPi Insurance Co..
Of this city, has paid over Thirty Thousand
Dollars (s30,000) in Losses, since January ist,
1865, and now has over Six Hundred thousand
Dollars (S6OO.OOO) In bona ride Capital. We
say. insure with the siEnissippi. os-3w
-
Bcnhnna ~ Co., lBntcs House Cor
ner, keep the only assortment OF Steinway
Pianos In the State. noy2S.lm
Diamonds, Rings and Pins for sale
TO pay advances, at the Loan Office, No "a
south Illinois street n3o 2aw3v
The Decker Piano, at the Indiana
Piano Emporium-No. Bates House. willard
4 Stowell. dec1-sv
Families I'm the NOrtl, md East
parts of the city arc informed Of five facts: l.
The Capital Drug Store, corner Of Massachu.
sets avenue and Vermont streets, is very near
you; .. Mr. Woods, who keeps this house,
sells reliable goods at reasonable prices; 3. You
can have Prescriptions prepared accurately at
all hours; 4. His goods are fresh, and selected
with great care; 8. His sign-the Golden Nor.
tar" IL plain TO be seen. ni6-3m
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See the New Market Carts FOR
Boys, at tho Fancy Bazaar.
The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-22

Every Indy Ought TO have = nice
Hoop skirt, made to measure. At ca North
Illinois street.
The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-22
Beautiful Quilted Cloth slippers

( Chamois lined for gentlemen, Mt
CAPITAL SHOE STORE,
30 L. West Washington street
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The Large ana EIer.m, assor,m

The hsnrge and Elegant assortment
ofladies' and children's furs, at Baker and Nc
Iyer's. are still the attraction Of the city. Few,
IL any. houses in the West are able to offer the
bargains you can get at this house. Try
them. 1913
The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-22

--latest style Hoop skirts ut 81 North
Illinois street.
The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-22
Rock Notices.

BCCHANAN's ADMINISTRATION ON THE EVE
on THE REBELLION. New York: ID. Apple
ton a Co. indianapolis Bowen, stewart
4 Co.
The publication of this work has been long
expected and looked forward 10 with much
interest. That Mr.. Buchanan had "A defense
for his policy, all knew; that his defense
amounts TO disqualification, will be disputed
by not "A few, and conceded by many The au-
photographer. I'm answer 10 the supposed In
terroga,ory, Why was not this work published
at an earlier periods answers that the publ
cation was delayed TO avoid the possible impu-
tation. unjust a. II would have been, that any
portion OF IL was intended 10 embarrass Mr.
Lincoln's administration in the vigorous prose-
eution Of the pending hostilities. Further on
in the book we are informed by Mr.. Buchanan
that, AT the beginning Of these unhappy
troubles l determined that no act Of mine
should increase the excitement In either see
ton Of the country The work concludes
thus: g" feel that my duty has been faithfully.
though IL may be impcrfectly performed; and
whatever the result may be-. shall carry TO
my grave the consciousness that I at least
meant well for my country" The work Is
complete In about three hundred pages. and
we commend its perusal 10 all liberal thinkers
" History on THE RISK AND INFLUENCE or
rHr SPIRIT or NArIoSALrsM ~ EUROPE"
BY W. &. II. Leckey. VI. \. In two Vol
umes. New York: ID. Appleton 4 co. In
dianapolis Bowen. Stewart& Co.
An elaborate aud philosophical work il this.
displaying much erudition on the part of the
author. keen insight into tho working of
human thought and actions. and exhibiting
exhaustive investigation Of the different cree,ls
and systems Of philosophy. To lovers Of
metaphysical dispositions, 10 thcologians and
others. we commend the perusSi OF the eight
hundred pages in which the work j. com
prised.
" W fSNIFRED BERTRAM AND THE WORLD SUI
LIVED IN by the author Of the "Schon-
berg Gotta Family" New York: VI. W. Dood
x Go. Indianapolis: Todd & Carmichael.
\ very readable work, we infer from
glance 81 it, pages. We have not had time 10
read II. Those who have read The Schon-
berg Gotta Family" are assured that this work
i much in the same vain. The hook can be
had Of Todd 4 Carmichael
The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-22

TenLyson's Complete Works.
\ beautifully illustrated edition just received
at Bowen. stewart 4 Co.'S.
The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-22

For Christmas GiG. 20 TO Baldwin,
Bazaar fo.dav
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santa Claus nt the Fancy Ba.
zaar.
The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-22

Henry Ward Beecher sAys-HAd all
Europe offered Us choice Of pianos, we should
still have chosen Chiekering. e0ls
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The Headquarters in Indiana for
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods IL tho New York
Store, w. & II. Glenn, proprietors, Glenn's
Block, indianapolis, Indiana.
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This will not be said OF you II you buy your
Holiday Presents at the Capital Shoe Store"
where there Is an elegant stock OF line Slip
pers for Ladies and Gentlemen. yinnedge &
Jones old stand, Il West Washington street.
1875
The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-22

Skates. Slxare~.-The finest aud largest
variety. nj the Fancy Bazaar.
The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-22

Gents Furnishing Goods Of all
kinds; full line may be found 81 smith d
FOSTER, Ne. q, North Pennsylvania street,
three doors south Of the Post-0fice, for under
wear Hosiery, gloves ties .scarfs. collars, sleeve
buttons. pins, or anything in the line. Don't
fail 20 call. 20-3
>ansa Claus ~ the Fancy Bazaar
Napoleon Boofs-something new for
the ladies at Iredell & Co.'S "a, North Illinois
street. 20-i
Boots and Shoes cheap. at
lREDELL Co.'S.
PA a North Illinois street
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indianapolis Retail Market.
Corrected BY Harvey Morley, iio Virginia Ave

isptsssroLis. THUEsDsr RvssISo, Dee. II.
GROCERIES,
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Christmas Pre-cnts.--A finc assort-
mcnt q most elegant Pianos At No. I Bates
House. WILLARD X sTowEtL.
20E
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Livery, Sale and Feed Stable


~ KsPs CONSTANTLY On hand Horses ans Bs.z,,.
fer Hire, on ressonsbls terms. aud ke~p- q lsrws
eouortsole stable for Boarding Horse.
No 70 ksst washington street. Luls's Hotel Block
novi3 I'm
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Sensible and serviceable The
Holiday Presents, Al Iredeil & Co.'S. 81 North
Illinois street On.
The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-22
The stock of GcnsIomen', Fur

City Orders.-spann 4 smith, Real Is
tate Agents, are paying eighty-threc cents,
cash, for city orders. 1910
The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-22

Ladies VIII Find Inc assOftment %
underwear. for themselves and children, AZ
smith & Fosters, No. % North Pennsylvania
street, three doors south Of the Post Office.
ooo
The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-22

Musical Instrument can be found than good
Nelodeon. Prince & Co. make the best. You
can find an assortment at willard & stowelPs.
Bates House. 20-2l
The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-22

are selling pianos and cottage organs very
cheap SIR cash. 2e-5
The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-22

every variety, At rredell 4 Co.'s, 81 North nli-
nois street. IA
The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-22

just Received. new lot q Boots,
French Calf. real English toes. At
IREDELL a Co.'S.
90 "a North Illinois street.
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SChicagois moving to secure a permanent
art gallery in that city. An association has been
formed with a capital of $4,000.
@The graves of the English who fell in the
Crimea are again said to BE- in most disgrace
full condition, while the French cemetery is
in perfect order.
RFA strike among the Golfers of Northum-
beTland has lasted twenty three weeks and de-
tailed loss of sl5O,OO0 upon the employers
alone.
~Another new steamer, the Endymion
has been launched for the British navy Her
armament Will be four one hundred FOUNDER
Armstrong guns, rifled muZZle loading, and
nine one hundred and ten FOUNDER breach
leaders.
- Roman topnbs, moro than fifteen hundred
years old, containing cinerary urns and frag-
ments of pottery, have been exhumed close to
U ueen Victoria : palace, at Windsor.
aSThe sale Of seats for Growers Italian
Opera season In Baltimore commenced yester-
day, and was very spirited. Nearly every
seat has been secured.
e%A oeelot or tiger-cat was shot and killed
in the graveyard at Nashville, Indiana, last
Thursday. where it had taken refuge in a tree
The animal escaped from Van Amburg's me-
nagerie. now in winter quarters near Corners
willie. ahOut two weeks since.
nA mad dog was killed in Alexandra on
Friday.
SThe new railroad bridge in process of con.
struction across the James river six miles from
Lynchburg gave way in the high wind last
rlyer- Two were killed, and eighteen seriously
injured.
~The Fredericksburg Common Council
are anxious TO tax the Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac railroad so much a head on
All passengers they carry through the town.
SALE OF VIRGINIA FARM.-"I.ocust HilI,,
adjoining the White Hall GoldiMine, Spottsyl-
wanna county, Va containing 200 acres, was
sold at public sale on Monday, at $40 per
Baltimore, purchasers.
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RAILROAD LINES.
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA Il. A,
&As ea7

~ 80 ~ ~ - ~
TBRoUGH BY RAIL FRos wAsHINeros
AND LfNGHBURG.
On and after TUESDAY, December L. ls;, ~,
senser tIslns Oh this road viii run daily SUNDAY
excepted a. follows
Leave Washington st7tosm.
Leave Alex auSriA AT Z ~ a IA
Leave Gord6nsviile 81 Is'tsp m
Connecting With Virginia Central road "a Rieh.
moud and SiauniOn direct
Arrive ~ Rishmnnd NJ $40 y m
Arrive at IL IchbuTg at 5. IS .. m.
NORTH
Leave LypChhurs AZ 10 q m
Leave kiCLmoiId at Goa m.
Leave GordOnsNllle At IL - n m.
ArIiye ~ hleNaraTis At cn .. m.
Arrive at Warrington at 80 m.
Connecting with srGins Tor all psrts Of the North
Local freight train leaves Alexandris at TO A.
m and arrives n Gnrdansville at rs p m
Leaves GoTdons.ilie Al n. IN, and arrives a.
Through freight train leaves Alexandria az AS
=. m, and arrives At Lynchhurg At $50 2. N
Leaves LyEohhurg at ass a. m, and arrives ct
Express freight trs in leaves Aiexandris At 700 D.
~, sha arrives at Ly nchburg AZ 1910 a. m Leaves
al 2:iu . m. and arrives at Alex andTis
i bile route has the advantage over all Others Of
@ ns eemnahuous rail- from New York 10 Lynch
Ii also passes Fairfax. BnII RIM. Msnass.s. Bris.
tee, Gattlttts. kspPshsRucck rnIp-eer Orange
and Gordonsyllle, where many of tn. ATE treat bat
ties were fought.
Tickets can lie procured In ADAM, r,-D..
Building. opposite the Baltimore and Ohio RsiI-
rosd Depot. in Washington: also. at the Denct Nv,
Maryland svenus, and 1t the corner of 9TH street
Trains leave iIom the corner OF ist and streets
Washington. W. III. MCCAFFERTY.
General SUPERINTENDENT.
J BROAnJs, General Ticket Agent.
AleXandria. Dec. IL. Is5. de lift
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PROPOSALS.
CONVENIENT SALE OF CHOICE WITS.
oSes RsroI Co,rni';p,aTy Of S.bs,ssnes;

lfes Depoi Co,nnrtssary Of Ssbsistsnes, 4
Washington, ID e., December 6, 1873 .
pished by the Undersigned will be received At this
efsce. nptil " O'Clock m on THURSDAY, the lith
day of December. 1875, for the sale Of
660 BARRELS OF WHISkEY.
The Whisky offered for sale was selected with
and is of the hrst quality, especially the Rye
psrior. TO any hiskeys now in the market.
Proposals. may be made for any number Of bar
rels. not less than five OF each lot.
Lot No. consists OF q barrels OF Bye Whiskey t,
containing about go gallons.
Lot no 2 consi.ts Of rs barrels OF Bourbon
Whisky, containing about 5, 10 gallons; aud
Lot No. consists Of 40 barrels of Rectifed
Whisksys containing about i $40 gallons.
cry, and sold by the proof gsIloa.n 1t may be ex
anined at the Subsistence Depot, Alexandria. Va,
samples can be seen and proposals obtained from
any o, me Ipi E"s 9iscsrs: m, n
s. u. =. A, Boston, Mass
Breyet Brig. Gen Ii =. Cla Ike. A. D. c. and A.
G. g. s., U 5. A New York city.
BTeyet Big; Gen .. l.. kilburn. A. o. G. g., q.
Brevst Brig Ger. r Wilson, v. 8. and Brevet
Lieut.. Col, Captain ana G. s., U. s. A, Balti-
Payment in Government funds about fifty per
cent Of which will he required on the ptance
Of the bid. ard the remainder "a soon IS the re-
guagiDg is completed aud before the delivery CON-
No bid received from parties who have failed to
comply with their contracts
Bidders are requested to be present at the Open
ing of their bids.
All purchases will be loaded at the Government
Wharves, in Alexandria, Va, free of expense to
The usual reservation of the Government in re-
gard to bids will be observed.
de6-st Major and G. S., u. 3. A,
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EVENING STAR.

coIored soldiers, named Red6ing and Grippen
were recently hung at Hilton Head, s. G. The
culprIts, ii appears, together with a gang of
negro soldiers, forcibly entered and ransacked
the house of Mr.. New, near Mcpherson vile,
ravishing the persons of Mrs. E New, Miss
Florence New, Mrs. Mary f. McTier and Miss
Htape, with the assistance OF several of the
gang OF soldiers who were with them, and
stealing everything that was OF value. Red
ding struck Mrs New with his gun. and
threatened 70 take her life. He then attacked
struck and bound DIR. W. @. Hazie and MT III.
c. Morgan, and attempted 10 kill DIR. H. by
thrustDg At him with his bayonet. Various
other brutal outrages were committed, but the
two leading villains Were soon arrested, tried
by court martial and hung