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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-06-18

Although limited business was contaminated In the
wheat market prices Of choice parcels advanced fully
&C. per bushe the market closing firm at the improve
men,. with sales Of $4,000 bushels nj 81 IS for No
Milwaukee 10 arrive aud 81 % a - % for No. 2
of &c &c. per bushe established with sales Of
200 900 bushels at SOC a93hc. for sound Western
mixed e4c = soc. for unsound do, SOC. for dana
and Ole. csc. for old mixed Western Oats were also
higher at Sac 6sc for Western indicating advance
90 a SAVE NJ zoo p nvJ y, az 10 cs ao ~ 1
Western and ~ 10 for Wisconsin, Barley and barley
malt continued quiet and prices were nominsly I'M
changed In the absence Of transactions
CotrrE quiet and nal No sales we're reported
by nr-t hands and the business from second hands
unimportant
Corros was entirely nominal under very limited
demand tho unfsvorabie accounts by the Jty OF Paris
having caused buyers 10 withdraw from the market
Tho sales $40 balos tho market closing
hoayy nj tho following ouotat ious.--
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-06-18

The shipments Of specie from this port last week and
during the year 10 date compare follows the
responding periods In 1884 and 1866
1894 1895 1885,
Twenty. fourth week. 81 $50 COS g. 006 4ol $6O55
Previously reported. 252S0,7sS l6,427,4O5 8L6571s4
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-06-18

FhSf0Hfs-The market remains quiot aud rrtcs
comparatively low. The engagements ITO Liver.
pool 600 bushels peas and ~ 600 do corn nj Id 100
tons iogwocd a. los, and per steamer 1000 bushels
corn at a. To Antwerp, 500 bags conec at rs bark
70 Cork for orders corn b. bark 70 Lisbon, stsyes
private terms British brts 20 Vera Cruz, e. 100,
gold schooner 20 =, Kits Csc and hack salt 15c ;
eight yesses frvm Cow Bay and fingan, G. H., 70 New
York, coal, a 50; three do. from bridgeport r. 20
New York, "a 70 schooner to Washington d. O.,
cement, isc per Dbl 10 Baltimore, harley, 10
from Elissbethpor 10 Portsmouth, coal, % 90 Aship
from MsnzaniiA 70 London, mahogany. Spanish
barquo 70 Barcelona siavcs Two br IS 70 the Mcdtcr
rsnesD and back chip 70 Monteyideo and Bucncs
Avrrs. brig 10 Porto Rico and back. bark 20
Havana md Two brgs 70 Jacksonville and back, on rr
vate terms
Nciisss was IN fair demand, and holders were Grmer
IN their viewa We note the salo Of cargo comprising
90 bids aud IS tcccs Trinidad, reported nj Sc, and
small trade lots al the following quotations ,entrfusa
t6c Soc Porto Rico 5sc q s0c
NAVAL Srcnrs-Sr rits turpentnc was tribe frmcy
IN sympathy With gold, and . far business was tran
s>cted, the Market however, closing somewhat unset
tied We heard OF sales Of as bbls " arrive, nj soc
poc, and f5e bbs, on tho SPOT. ., esto Retail lots
wore sold a. from ooc 20 o2c Resins In moderate
dcrsni and the market rather armcs though prices
oil--Linsc.d was decidedly nrmey crushers demand.
Ing 81 o5 IN casks and 81 - 10 barrels but we hoard Of
no transactions, buyers awaiting rcaction IN gold.
fsrRoLsrn The market very unsettled and irrce
ular ssce OF crude made af % &c. &c ths
spot, and bonded ~ Slc CSC sales 900 barrcis
Frovn1oss -Recepts ~ barrels pork There WIS 10
creased activity 10 the pork market and higher prices
verc railzcd, nov mess cioslrg hrm ~ eSA regular
With sales On the spc' Of ls.ooo SbA o. ga V ~ u
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-06-18

From Jan to date. $27 46l $l74sS 800 $4S s05
Tho total imports At this port for the week ending
June Is compare as follows with the two previous
weeks
June I. jane g. juno u.s.
Dry goods. .$2273,930 S8lI 37l $1,000 003
General merchandise. $500, 800 21l9385 7,O40742
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-06-18

N The FACE Almighty God The undenisnsd solsmnR
eery tsse hs VS. i-s care bis royal c0nnlnd thai Ohv
Ss ss' <, s, ssaks., s Msa rscdsr.s Dsss < c.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-06-18

Tho quotations OF the leading stocks sold 1t the nrst
session Of tho Stock EIchanss d tue close Of saoh Of
the last four weeks were - follows -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-06-18
COMMERCIAL REPORT.

6AICKUNri JuuV IU-U +.
AsaRs.-Receipts Q barrels The market continues
quiet at unchanged prices
BRxAHrurYs TO- 2l7 barrels -four GA do corn
meal oso bushels wheat 22a 85s do corn and IA
DO oats. The large advance In gold created consider
abo excitement In the marKot for State and Western
four and prices ruled decidedly higher, medium and
good grades having advanced % a0c PER barrel while
qualities commanded fully l5c per barrel
our Last quotations The demand good, the sales
comprising about 500 barrels at revised quotations
annexed Southern -four also advanced with an in
creased demand The sales amounting e2S barcs The
market for Canada -four quiet but prices advanced
loc. Csc. per Dbl in sympathy whgod sales 900 bbls
Ryo nour steady at previous quotations. corn meal
was in moderate request aud 1rm At % a % % for
Brandywine, and IS for caloc with sales Of 900 bbis
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-06-18
The London Tma gives the following statistics Of the
movements in rOld.

movements in gold:-
Tho imports OF gold into the United Kingdom amounted
In April TO f7le7eo against 81 o93 In April 1885,
the United Kingdom in April amounted to f4s1 Oos
against 1908 022 in April 1885 and FL AL in April
the gold imported was e. against ca $50 In
the corresponding period q 1895, and 04 in the
ing April so the value OF the gold exported FL <63
against e. $50 In the corresponding period OF 1885,
and E5688.2l7 In the corresponding period OF 1894.
There has thus been considerable contraction In the
movement OF gold this year.
The Boston Traveller Of last evening says-
Tho week closes a. IL began, with overlooking
money Market and with more lenders than borrowers OF
currency. Tho deposits In tho banks large that
they cannot be proatably employed, particularly as
there Is disposition 10 lend long time. Loans
CALL based upon substantial securities easily obtained
Of institutions and capitalists at five and six per cent
and occasionally at four on pledges Of government bonds
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
PROP O . A LIS.
PROPOSALS. FOR FRESH BEEF.
GaanISa4ax b d nss ai IN

oYricE Dspor consIssAaI or susssrnxos,
WAsnNaroS, D. O., Dec n, 1885,
Sealed propesas Of the for furnished By the uASsr
signed, Will Be- received IN duplieats until THURSDAY
the Of January 1857 st IL n, for all the Prssh Beet
,sauirsd by ne troop, = ne Fort
All the meat will be subjset TO rigid iaspsetion to
be Of sxesllsnt marketable quality and in unsxeepon
abls condition. Of equal proportions Of fore and hind
quarters nscks shAnks and kidney tallow not received
In all cases. the meat Is not satisfactory purchases
In the open market will be made a the expense Of the
contractor. .
The contractor will be required to deliver the meat at
the store al the places named In such quantities.
and q such times, the A. 9. At those places may
dirnct.
separate proposals will be received for supplying
either Of the above. named places.
Bidders must be present st the opening Of the bids
Payment TO be made monthly, or whenever there 10
faadi on hand for disburssment
All questions respecting quality and oonditioa will Be-
settled By the oesr Of the Subsistence Department. re-
esiying the meat
The contract win Be made from the 10Th Of January
until the soth Of April 1857, such period the Com
missary General may dstsrmins.
Bids must be endorsed "Proposals for ~"
and addressed to the undersigned. O. BELL,
dsA Major and 9. g., U.sA.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
DROPOSALs FOR SUPPLYING WIN.
TER-sTRAfNRD OIL
TRKAsrRY DkPAarnRSr, J
ORPfcl LIGHTHOUSE Board, }
w a asu.wa1ow n.n "a loaa

TRKAsuRY DKPAarnRSr,)
0Yrfcn LIGHTHOUSE BOARD, !
WARRINGTON, Dec Is, 1885.
Sealed proposals will be received At this oss until
z; sU.G i
PVs s1d,a s,s AIN OIL T. Ls
d the times undsrmsntionsd, at San Praueseo CaiifJr
ni. .o.E:is. Of .as oo,srnns1s s.pply vessels. Or At
agent q the Lisssssa:. Sosrs IN .rons dssi irss:
order d s.pseity each rom ssy 70 ssSiy gallons
not TO- sxesea the latter.
p.,t q Ii. OIl proposed for and to ,. embraced Il!
csptsd received paid for until II shall have been
proved to the entire satlsaeon Of the person per-
sons charged with fs examinations, test and inspseon
= % i s,s'srs @ es.s ases IL. sss III AZ
quality Of the Sperm OIL will bs smpioysd vl specific
gravity, burning, The amount Of residuum, and any
other proper tests to arrive at correct conclusions that
The Laid oil will bs subject to special tssts, and
will be rejected unless found to b. regard to burn
in every other respect equal to that Of the standard
adopted BY the Board, Of which SIMPLE will be fur
D.hsa on application to the Lighthouse Engineer "
n. s,.t, must ,. g.ussd under th. direction and
gauger according to the Untsd States standard, and
must be marked and accepted before they removed
from the cellar or warehouse Of the contractor The
the measurement reduced to the standard temperature
Of 90 deg Fahrenheit BY tables prepared for the pur.
pose.
Cors the rate per gallon, And the place Of delivery
conforming to this sdyertissment.
Bids submitted by different members Of the arm
or eopartnsrship will not be considered.
The Lighthouhs Board, under the authority Of the
Department reserves the right to reject any, bid al
No bid VIII be considered for any other kind or do.
serption Of oil than those specially called for in this
bond, With security to the satisfaction Of the De.
partmeut In penalty equsto one fourth Of the amount
Of each contract made under those proposals. will be
quirsd Of each contractor, for the faithful
performances Of the contract to DO executed within ten
days after the aecsptance Of the bid.
Zach Offer must be accompanied By . written guar.
antss. signed By one or moro responsible persons and
known 10 the Department as such, or certified BY .
Unitsd States district Judge attorney, navy agent Or
collector q the custom. 70 !hs see. that ths BID be
aessptsd. the bidder will duly execute contract In
good faith, according to ths provisions and terms Of
this Advertisement, within ten days after acceptance
and that In case the said party Offering shall fail to enter
into the contract a. Aforesaid he they guaraates to
party and the pext lowest bidder. All bids must be
sealed snd endorsed, ''Proposdis for OIL for Light.
housss sud then placed In smother envelope and d.
Iecsd, prepaid, to the Secretary Of the Lighthouse
All bids viii be opened publicly, at the hour and on
Psynsnts viii be made for the several lots Of Oil.
within thirty days AFTER they shall have been received
| b. the United States
ANDREW 4. HARDWOOD,
| deA. .2sw6t Secretary.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28

CRIMINAL CoURr-Judge Fisher. (E. G..
Samuel Dyson, assault and battery with intent to
KILL found guilty Of assault and battery, and son.
tsnosd to dvs days in the county jail. Brown for
defence. Richard Tinsley. colored, indicted for
the larceny Of two hams from tho store Of Lancton
4 Sinsabsugh. was acquitted Day for defence.
Stephen Washington and Levi Butler, oolorsd, for
the larceny Of chickens. was sentenced one year In
the Albany Penitsntiary.
In the case Of Fanny Hall. indicted for larceny,
. noils pros. was entered.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28

THE GRAND Masonic FAIR.-This CON-
msndabls enterprise still receives the patronage Of
our oitissns, who never tire Of viewing the numsr-
Gus attractions on exhibition Tonight the Prssi.
dent Of the United States will be among the visit
on, and will bs received with appropriate honors
by the brothsrhood.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28

day Ofiosr Ysatman arrested lady Of color BY the
name Of Josephine Lawrence Of the Seventh ward,
for selling liquor without license. Justice Handy
invsstigstsd the case, and fined Josephine $2l.S
for the offence
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
Maticn;ll Rspnblitau.
LOCAL HGWVV0.

A FESTIVAL FOR THE CoLoRRD People AT
ARLINGTON citizens have decided TO rsmsm.
hsr the children, the assd and inhrm Of our col.
Ord pspulatioa al Arlington while in the midst Of
sur Joyous festivities Of ths season.
4. Al meeting held On wsdnssdsy evening at the
svsaus, 8 seanittes Was sppointsd, consisting Of
esyiss ,. Bowen, city postmaster; Revs. B. g.
6sn1sFiaBd, b y. Morris, Better and Boynton;
Gees. CheG II. Howard, J. D. Ekin and L. Brown;
aad Gee. W. Mcclellan, and Msssrs. 8. 8. Bryant,
J. v. Boyd, and Mrs. J. Q. Lewis, Mrs. q. H.
nssss, Mn. U. n. Hutshins, Mrs II. D. Cooke,
Mrs. 8. J. Bowen, Miss Mcclellan and Miss Mel
son 70 solicit eontributons and 70 msds The nscss
aAry arrangements for . New Years celebration,
distribution Of clothing, 90. ...
The COMMITTEES met pursuant to appointment a.
the room Of Mr.. Bowen, d the city post once.
Mr. Boyd was appointed chairman And B. v. Boyd
sscrstafy. The time for holding the festival was
hxed for Saturday. January 5. At II o'clock noon.
ant and Boyd were appointed to procure speaker.
for the oecaiion.
Gen. L. Brown was authorised to make all prep.
arstioss nsssssary In the procuring Of budnsS and
srrsnRiue tables, &o, DO. a a.
z Rev. Drs. J. g. Butler, Sunderland and Morris
wsrs appointed . committee 70 devise the best
Method Of appealing to the public and to carry for
ward the same. .. 90 g. .r.r.... ...
J The Hon. Geo. W. Mcclellan, Second Assistant
Postmaster General, and Ssyiss ]. Bowen, City
Postmaster, wsrs constituted . committee to re-
esivs al eontrbutions and supplies the same TO bs
len With thsm ., the Post Once building.
II b also desired that the provisions from ctissnl
BE- delivered TO them In cooked state whore It ID
peselleabls.
: : Ths committee adjourned TO meet next wsdnss
~ afternoon at o'oiooh, q sane place. ..
sArLns J. BowsS, Chairman.
g. " Born, Secretary
The national Republican., 1866-12-28

ALARM OF FIRE.-At fifteen minutes past
six, last night an alarm Of Gro was sounded from
box 10, at the corner Of Second and Streets on
the Island Tho Ars department turned out
promptly, and soon quonched the flames, which
originated In . small shanty located In what Il
known - Limerick alley Loss trihins.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28

The CASE OF OFFICER WILLIANs.-Police
man Williams, who was shot by q burglar OF
Wednesday morning, near the corner Of Seventh
and N streets, was comparatively easy yesterday,
and hopes are entertained Of his recovery.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28

ARRESTED ON SUsPIcIoN.-The two men
arrested on passenger train Of the Orange and
Alexandria railroad some time since. and con.
fined In the Jail at Amherst Court House, on &
charge Of robbery. and on suspicion Of being ths
parties who robbed and attempted to murder Mr..
Bsllsw, Of Boutstourt, made their escape on Sunday
night last.-Alerandrta Ga.effe.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28

CHEERING FROM OLD VIRGISA.-The Vir
siasa State Journal records sxultingly tho depart
urs from Alsxsndria lately Of two vessels heavily
lsdsnsd with corn. The Journal regards this as I
favorable indication Of the agricultural reconstruo
tion Of the 'Old Dominion"
The national Republican., 1866-12-28

No EXTRA FIREMEN WANTED.-Mr. Talcott,
the vglsnt guardian of the night and chief manip.
slator Of the Firs-Alarm Telegraph, st Police
Hsadqusrtsrs reports that no alarms Of hre have
been struck since the destruction Of the bakery
Louisians avenue, near the Central Guardhouss,
on the night Of the 18th inst. This Is gratifying
fast, and We hope that the slumbers Of "pop" may
b uadisturbsd for . long time 70 come.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28

INDECENT ExPosURE.-George Gray, COLI
orsd. WAS arrested last night by 0ficer Howss for
indsosnt exposure Of person, and on being taken
before Justice Thompson was ansd IS for the Of
fenos.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28

n w II TIES
W (LArH sHAgylLp'G
CONFECTIONERY AND ICE cRRAh gsrARLIsHhzNr
AND LADIES AND aRNrLgnEH's
DINING SALOON,
No. ss6 Sixth street. between O and II streets.
Mr.. wplTB rs.Psetfuly suggests TO Families, Hotel
and Restaurant Proprstors, and all others, that he
keeps constantly on hand supsrioI article Of HRkMcH
ANb AMERICAN CONFECTIONERY. and the PUREsT
ICE CREAM, Of his own manufaeturs. HIS terms are
moht moderate
PARTIES, wEDDINgs, FAIRS, BA fur
nished with the best article at the shortest netiss
We solicit from the public call, haviAg ever NJ.
dsnes In our ability to give entire satsfssties
B.-Ths location ID one Of the best, AAd the ssleou
tAsa he sss, ystrosI ~
The national Republican., 1866-12-28

EYFEcTs OF CHRIsrNAs.-R. r. Clay, for
being drunk and disordsrly, was arrested last
night BY onicsr Stewart and locked up for hear
Ing to-day.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28

ARRESTS BY THE PoIIcE-For the twenty
four hours ending at eight o'clock yesterday morn
Ing hxty-six arrests were made BY the police. The
hnss imposed amounted to $llS.76.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28

FREE FIoRr IN GEoRoErowS.-A little
natter Of difference between the whites and blacks
Of dsorE.town residing near Dull's Reservoir oul.
ths heads Of several parties. John Honesty, col.
srsd, appeared before Justice Buckley on Tuesday
and, preferred charges against various persons.
whom he accused OF disordsry conduct. Many
were found In bed, unable to answer to the sum
mons Issued,
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
OyERCsATs! OvERCoATsl

~ O@, NV y ~ ..
We invite gentlemen In want OF One OvRRC0AT8
10 examine our large assortment Of
Brown ChinehillA 0versscks,
Gray ChinehillA 0vsrsaeks,
Blue Chinehilla 0versaeks,
Black Chinchilla Oversacks,
Brown Whitney Beaver oversaeks,
Gray whitney HEAVIER 0versacks,
English Melton 0yersaeks,
Black Beaver Cloth 0yersaeks,
Blue Beaver Cloth 0versacks,
&e., &C., &c,
Made and finished equal to custom work, which We
are selling At the lowest prices.
WALL, STEPHENS 4 CO.,
s22 PennsylvaniA avenue,
de21-6t Bet Ninth and Tenth streets
The national Republican., 1866-12-28

A~Msdam Mounts Pile Balvs-a Valuable
Remedy for that Disease; aso coasunpton Destroy.
sr and an Intrs Cure for the Bronshiis Asthma, ks
ssa b found II stos Drug Store, opposite National
Hsssi, 0ilnaas, near Metropolitan Hotel, Yords cor.
asr Of Eleventh and Psnnsylvsnia avenue; 1ntwslss
sernsr Of Twelfth and Psnnsyivania svsaus nliotts,
sorasr Of and Twelfth streets, 7arbaush, sorasr Of
seventh and q. ialS-H
The national Republican., 1866-12-28

We GALL THE ATTENTION Of our readers to
the advertisement In another column, Of the Pskin
and Ysdo tss store, No. 4s9 Ninth street, between
and Z. They have just received . choice lot Of
tsss and sugars which have been purchased since
the decline In gold, and they srs sslling them at
exceedingly low prices. We understand that they
are selling the best quality Of loaf and granulatsd
sugar at II cents per pound. For teas and sugars
20 TO the Pskin and Ysdo tee store, examine their
stock, and make your purchases.
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
UCTION SALE OF GOVERNMENT
4 PROPERTY AT POINT LOOKOUT MD,


HEADQUARTERS DEPARrnxSr OF wAsuIsoroS 4
oyricn OF CRIEH ouARrERnAsrIR
WAsHIsoroS, D. O., Dec. 10, 1885
by dISetion o. the ouartermastsr General U. g. A.
there will BE- sold at public auction at Point Lookout
q AaryS county Nd, under dretsn Of Brsvst Major
lanss Gleason 4 9. at IL clock, noon on PRiDiY
psssnSsr rs isSs. ths following described property
About $4,000 Second. hand Brick.
About 5000 feet Second hand Sawed shinslss
About 90 900 feet short Length Second hand Culnss
works. ~ '~'A
inches In diameter. -
soo Pia, Pence Posts, Goushl 10 feet long.
sso mnsN fsst stoekading, 10 feet high.
Slo linesl feet Slab Fencing, 4 feet high
iisnai Slab Bulldings, various dimsasions
! Log Building, % by IS feet.
! Iron and Brick Bake ovss, ~ by AZ fset
! Lot Of Manure, Nbout 80 oordS)
Wharf Of riwhsr and Lumber, IN fair condition. <ys
fsst long, aad varying In width from n to iO2 feet
Regular Passenger boats leave Baltimore every Tuss
day and Saturday Afternoons, and washington sysTv
Msdns.dsy and Saturday mOrnings stopping a Poin,
Government .tsam tug will leave Sixth street wharf
IN this city, on THURSDAY morning, Dec. n.
Property Will BE- sold In lots 10 suit purcha,srs And
tsa days allowed for removal.
Tsrns: Cash, iu Government fund.
u. l. LUDlNaroN,
dseD'1 Department Of Washington
The national Republican., 1866-12-28

AMUsEMENTs.
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Selected with especial care In order to reach perfection
near possible IN those two important dspArtmsnts
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THE REPERTOIRE OF THE COMPANY
Consists Of the following Operas;
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SUBSCRIPTIONS,
For the entire season OF Eight Nights will be received
". q. METzER0rT'S MUSIC STORE, on
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The regular sale of Tickets for Single Performaness
Will commence on Tussdsy Morning. Jan. lst ds2s.u
The national Republican., 1866-12-28
PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING AR
TICLEs AT THE WASHINGTON NAyY-YARD.

Il TICLEs AT THE WASHINGTON NAyY-YARD.
NAVY PArNAsrER's OFFICE
wAsHIEoroE, D G., Dec. rs, 1885 I
Sealed proposals, to bs endorsed "Proposals' will
be received At this ofee until 10 the nrst day Of
January, 1857 for the following supplies phieh Wust
b Of s very best qualify to be delivered free Of sx-
pense and Government tax, at the Washingten navy
yard aud subject 10 the usual inspection ersat to wit
BUREAU OF ORDNANCE.
g. 500 lsiIty Ave hundred) pounds round and square
Bar Iron.
800 Qhrss hundrsd) pounds round asd square Cast.
steel.
!, 100 eleven hundred) pounds Shear Steel.
20 Vwenty .two) dozen Files
27o Qwo hundred and seventy aye pounds Brass Wire
(ope) barrel boiled Linseed oil.
400 Qhrse hundred) pounds pure White Lead oil
800 thrse hundrsd) pounds BrAndon's Brswn Paint,
500 Qhree hundred) bushels Charcoal.
$50 lone hundred and nityl pounds 0oltep Waste.
BUREAU OF STEAM khdIhERRlhd,
l. 900 sixtssn hundred) pieces young white Hickory,
for cog wheels.
Is Nwssty .hvs) seamless Brass Tubes, for boilers.
four four inch syphon Pumps
Responsible security required for tho prompt Aod
faithful delivery Of supplies awarded Blank FORMS
ph further pdtieuidrs for blddsrs TO be had Al this
once. CALVIN @. JACKSON,
dsa1.h PsyasstH unitsd states SSvy
The national Republican., 1866-12-28

CELgBRATIoS OF THE CONSIDERATION OF ST.
JouS's CHuRcH.--Yssterday the parishionsrs Of 81.
Johns Church celebrated the semioentenary ami.
vsrsary Of the conservation Of the Church which
occurred Just any years ago. Among the onioi.
sting ministers on the occasion were the Rev Drs.
Vinton, Of New York, Lewis, Of St. Johns Kosl.
Ing, Of Trinity. 0lds, Of Christ, Chew, Of 81.
Alban's, and Smith, Of the Navy. A history Of the
rector and an impressive dscouss delivered BY the
Rev. DR.. Vinton.