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A CONFIDENCE OPERATOR Who ~ ffe-The
Albany kniekerbocker says:-A few years AGO
there was engaged in this city a ysung man as
clerk. He acted for a while as clerS to Vim
Hurst. when he was Superintendent of the
Aims House He was a very social younrgent
and by his GemeanCr won the confidence and
esteem of all who became acc uain ted with him
He acted thus for purpose, as the sexual
SHOWS, and, ar the proper time, took ad van m 90
Oh me good opinions he had won. He paid his
addresses 10 young lady. daughter of an Off.
Ger n the Aims House. and won her affections
when the wal. broke out he enlisted IN the
army, and served for three years About A
year ago he obtalned a fosifion under the
secretary or War AT Washington worth
$l,6OO. While at Washington he embarked in
business He also married a woman in that
efty- Notwithstanding this fact, he kept mn
q correspondence with the youpg lady above
referrsd 10. making all sorts of promises to her
lev. weeks since he came on here when he
called on his friends. borrowed money mr.
chased articles, and did other things tina: soon
created suspicion, but too late to accompI,sh
anything. He swindled one poor but honest
man, nance 0'Dwyer, out of SlOO He aiso
swindled Messrs. Shusrer 4 Hatch hoot "a
shoe dealers, out of 100 In cash, an s6O worth
OF boots and shoes. He also swindIeo a we'll
known halter and clothier. In an he realized
about $1,000, and then decamped for mars
unknown. Nothing has since been heard M
him, and probably never will he Ne ia a
graeelsss scamp, and deserves severe nupisb
Inent II ever taken into custody. The mater
mas been kept quiet TO the present time in tho
hops that ne might turn ap, but all was 10 no
avail -"
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AUCTION SALES.


II - ~ ASSoAAsD wv 0SSSonoore
SALE OF ROSEWOOD CASE pIANorosre.
Snassr hkAM nts TEEh MIR PEoFs P.ES
AND MALNUT CARVED cHAMssss I Fus,.
On THURSDAY MORNING. May n, c.mm.ne.
ing at 10 O'Clock. We shall sell, at No 1921 street
between seys nteenth and Eiahtesnth Iate resi-
de.Se OF his Excellency the Belgian Minister con
One Rosewood 0ass Pi.noforte. seven octave. NV
Wu. Emmerson,. of Boston, stool and cover
Tnrse Iins vrsnch Plate Gilt Frame Pier Glass
Two Gilt Frame French Plate Mantle Mirror,
One suite Of Psrlor Furniture, Walnut Frame,
Upholstered In Elack and Maroon Silk Damssk
Consisting eff Sofas, lArp, one Ladys, and Side
One cutie Of parler Furniture, Ro.evo.a Pa,
in Green and Gold Silk Damask, comstins ns
Sofas, Arm, and Side Chairs Vi
Two suites of Chamber Furniture of Walnut
and Tables, e.:h with large Wsrdrobs washssands
Two suNes solid Oak Chamber Furniture, also
with Marbles and large Wsrdrokes -''o
one Turkish Easy Chair. 10 s siii Dam n
One Rosewood Marble Top and Buffet. with Mir
Walnut Cane seat Arm Dining Chairs
Velvet Walnut Hall Suite, Hall OIL CLOTH Ross.
walnut, Mahogany. and sS Marble Top Centre "a.
Two sets Satin Damask Lace Window Curtains.
One Marble Mantel Clock, 81 days
Other mantel ornaments
Rushsest Reception Chairs, lounges
Walnut Sideboard, Extension Table
Fine Hair Mattresses, Feather Pillows
Bol.teIs, Blanhsts, spreads and other Bedding
Esrthen and Tin Toilet Ware
Oroekery and Glass W are. Table Cutlery
Cooking Stove and Kitchen Furniture, &c.
my Is.dSds j. o. Mcguire 4 CO.. Aucts.
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CLOTHING. DC.

M LOsANO, MERCHANT TAILOR, 511 eth
Nl street corner Of D, desires % call the A.
orally to his.ehoice sslection Of GOODS for ~
sIIins and sumner Wear. WHICH he will K
Mr.. R0BERT HARDON his associate in bust.
ness, invites his former friends to give him call
garment 70 all who may give their patronage
p. S:t have removed from 81 Z 9Th street to the
above Dlace. INV o-lms
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POISONING FLoUR.-It !. said that about
half the mill-ownefs IN Orange county, N Y,
have been in the habit of filling MP cavities in
their burr stones with lead instead of cement
As consequences -four ground by several of
them Is poisonous.
- John p. Gray, a lad about twelve years
Of age, re<iding with his parents on Westmin-
ster street, Providence, was so much excited
ny the passing OF q mepagerie and circus, that
he went mp into the attic and hung himself.
He was dead when discovered. ..a-
ga man who had been fined several weeks
insuccesion for getting drunk, cooiiy pro-
posed TO the Judge that he should take him by
the year at reduced rate.
PRACTICAL WORKINGS OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS
LAw-The hrst Practical operation of the civil
fEhn law that has come TO light in this region
OF country, we learn, occurred In a ne ghboring
county week or more ago. "A negro girl
swore her child 70 . white man.-Densoz lMd1
DRoPsioxL-Whsn has q lady more water
% her system then when she has cataract en-
Der eyes, creek in her back, q va.erfali a
her poll, and her shoes high.ne Whsn sko
-Aae Betlon in her lead,
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GALE OF A STEAM GRIST MILL AT TIL
- CAVALkY DEPOT. GIESBORO. DO.

y CAVALRY DEPOT. GIESBORO. d. O.
Wa:s'ssion, B. G., APRIL zi'i H Il, 1850
BY order Of che Quarter master General, there
q saSf
O'clock n; the following described public prep:
oNi ID STEAM GRINDING AND FEED
frame, with massive granite found 20 by 80
se:
faosf substantial manner.
Also. q, the SAME time and place, the machinery
'pS g P los H5ssEg q
with g Under OF twenty two CD inches diameter
heavy aoS and at
pumPs and heater, and cast iron iy wheel, with
feet
f%o q is'saii so-HoRsr POWER
made Of n tho best so,ls. irG1 S
each and fourth inches ' IN d a1ss
n Ha s fs EAfHSE RR2k
eon.ti uetsd of solid French burr milestone. and
cut and
Rsp and
pulley. Of csst iron: faced and BALANCED, with
S. q
ply rubber. and twenty four ca inches wide. The
tHr tss are best oak
The Engine, Boilers, Machinery and Fixtures
every description ere Of the very best materials
dition and fine working order, the mill having been
in operation only about fifteen months.
nent on the day Of sale, the buildings will be sold
separately.
Purchasers will be FeQui red 10 remove their.
property before the frat (lstl day Of July next.
grounds.
A boat for Giesboro will leave the Sixth street
wharf every hour during the day Of ssle.
Any further information that may be desired
Will be gwen upon application, in person by let
ter !. to Captain George +. Browning, A. 9. NJ
Giesboro. D. O., or st this once:
Brevet Brigade General, in charge
apl8.N First Division, O. n. e. o.
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EXPRESS COMPANIES.

@- NATIONAL EXPRESS
@ sHAs ssEE$ssss4'
TATi0N COMP Any having finally Completed il
Southern through connections from
NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA
roBAITsdnHV1aHsha xh 5HSsEHsfoNH
and all intermediate and sdjscent towns % far
South as ATLANTA, GA, and alss having per-
isc.sd its Es;tsrn connsctiGps, ga the Baltimore
CINCINNATI AND ST. LOUIS,
is now prepared to receive Freight, Meschsndise,
Valuable fi MoNss4 AND BULLION.
sisnated and all intermediates points az
EFFIo1EssSShLY6i 5 hHxIrSSqRH5rIeusIY
Be sS,: p any Ss'I II aSs
run threusS. ria MoNTG0MiRY. 70 thsse Ii.css.
J.r. JOHNSTON, Prs.iden. mt. e'nsi NJ s:i@
ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY. "
oTRIoE s14 PENNA. AVENUE,
BRANCH OFFIOB,
2l9 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPPOSITE
WILLARDp.
aRlAT EASTERN,
NORTHERN, WESTERN, AND SOUTHERN
EXPREss TORWARDHRs.
Asrchssdise. Money. and vsluablss Of al kinds
forwarded With dispatch 70 al accessible ssctiom
Of the country.
COLLECTIONS OF Nor1s. DRAFTS, AND
BILLS, 49,.
hsae IN accessible parts Of the United States. :.
O. o. DUNN, Agent,
NH ST Washington, D. o.
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PROPOSALS.
MAJORS OFFICE.

MAYORS OFFICE.
u H. reeeiyed at .S. % once y until -
O'Clock M, TUESDAY, the 2eth instant, for grad
MA ave nue. to Street sontb. The gravel to BEG
inches in the centre tapeTing off to inches at he
Ds and f 10 be Of al
OF an impropsr size at the CIscrsti1n Of the Gem
Bidders will state the price per cubic yard for
cutting and filling, that which measures the m ,st
The surpus dirt to be deposited wherever the
Commissioners may direct. :.
the work 10 approved By the Commissioners and
Bidders will state the price PEI cubic yard for
s'"o''s anu PEE square @M. a. .FIErGaER,
G =. = 'f B&sN fss.n ward
oo gns = mIS siHsh Ward.
THOMAS LUXON,
my 10 eotd Assistant COMMISSIONER
OFFICE OF THE WAsHINGTON CITY CA
CRY HAIL. May l9, 1861
Proposals viii, be received az this once until -
oSsh mon, May 18th for
earth from she Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. be
tween nth street west and the mouth of Book
For particulars in detail as to the disposition of
sh To es i; 18s at the Office Of the
RICHARD WhhLAOH, .
Wf iELiHM F6 ESyH
ID. WISE,
Washingt ton City Canal Board
SEALED PRof6sAIs Will B Z REt65kiIivfiEp
foot Barrel Sewer, INSIDE diameterJ the walls to
to zen SsnSsct with the sewer in New Jersey avenue
wherever the Commissioner may direct
Bidders will state the price per llns.l foot for
bidder to bs responsible for al damages done to
and any accident caused in tine construction Of the
1t be deemed to the interest of the Corporation is
Commissioners Of improvements every day be-
, y and H. or F any vim time By calling
None but practical mechanics need bid.
JAMES J. CAMPBELL,
Comnsis'icnsr Eou sMv Ward.
my l6-dta Commissioner Fifth Ward.
MAYORS OFFICE,
Sealed w Is ~ s
for Snidins swo and hair loot Barrel en- se%ef
= point forty feet vest q the west side Of Sixth
the sewer in Seventh street west. WIN
Bidders will state the price yer linea foot for the
to be responsible for all damages deRe the water
accident Caused in the construcioa Of he Wors
The right TO reject any Or all proposals. should
It be deemed to the interest Of the CoHporation, 10
Specifications can be seen at the Office Of the
s1S o any on the
None but practical 3 nsfasP'c; n SSMSSsELL
my l6.d 0ommissioner Fourth Ward.
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CS.eaDer CAMbnIDGE, Captain
r. EFT T. III LEV Z .EGp Mil resEms her SE
leaving her new pier. ITO Light street wharf, be-
tween Lee and Barry streets, Baltimore, every
Peint, Double Mills, Oxford, Clora IS Point, Wal
lach's Landing, Cambridge, Hughlett's Wharf,
Cabin Creek. and Medfords Landing. Returning
from the Eastern Shore she will leave Ned
foras Wharf every THURSDAY and MON
DAY at p. m, stopping at all the above men
toned landings for passengers and freight, and
reaching Baltimore at s Q. m. Of FRIDAYS aud
TUESDAYS. feb 2S-tf
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nICALO0MAINE.-By the INTRODUCTION Of d r
II OALCOMAINE in this utilitariHn 0Ge, art be.
comes the medium through which Taste and Beau.
y, oonbinins thenselve. with the useful, will
handi work. II 10 the art Of decorating articles Of
Wood, Metal. Porcelain Of alf descriptions, China,
PPi.sssr AieSf'ssE Leather GIs;:
Pepper hsngings, Church Windevs, Also, TextiIs
Rsbric,, - SIX, Tapestry. Velvet. Cotton. or any
minutes srnamented most beautifully, artistically
AID duribly: !. Large assortment Of DEekQNS A-
Also: DRESS QUITTING By an improved rule.
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ECBET ASESl e..
SA NJ II TAN'S GIFT.
NAMARITAE2 GIHTI

a M a II U y FIT.
SAAARITANS GIFT.
THE MOST CERTAIN REMEDY EVER USED.
Yes, A POSITIVE CURE" fer
GONORRHRA,. GLEET STRUCTURES, &c.
Contains no Mineral, no Baisam, no Mercury
Only Tea Pills 10 Be 7hkes 10 Efea Cure.
They are entirely vegetable, having no smell nor
any unpleasans tsste, and will not in any way in
in twenty four hour" Prepared b. .grsdusts
sment Doctors and Chemist Of the present day;
no exposure, no trosble no chdnss phatsre,
eu ns ns try the assn s0sh MXRITxSs Sfff' ns
prios-M.s ps ssSs s. Tsnsis s envelope
BLOOD BLooOtr BLo6Dyv
IrffSSSss. SSAIEEsii IBPSSSSI:ss',s sYPHfiIs.
SANARITANS ROOT AND HERB JUICE
svph Enssed ~ the Prsle e Posn1tiisSsr csSs
sShARifHS s ROOT OF AND H 4 JHfcs i.s
most petent. certain and eGectual remedy ever pre-
the Ven:re poison. 90 that the cnre Is shoroSss
and permanent; Tske, then, of this Iurifyins rem
posterity that for which You may repent in sftsr
years.
Roof Ans afsB GfOss
M ;ss s.. q sss.si fssa
FEAALEs! iKMALKsH
,,. .r &: sScr AIN And Hs I4Sls 8 81
happily ADAPTED, In Uloersted Uterus. iR Leucot-
IN oa Il .ss DE-
|. eeitby express. Price Si.S per bottle.
sAMARITAN's WASH
h1S Hli fs sfrs asES ..i f;ios Is cents.
EDGED y ehi;is,ss: and P..is.t',. They are used
m ruv q MAD
WHAT TEE f fTass sss EAT II THE sAhAh
ssz: Si!s by; Ts. ssa:ss.
for Vensrsi dissssss in iis most customary forms;
h have used hs~ . sS5S g
g; :; .Ss% .:sssd
Irsoonssod sh'n ''IN HpEfYSEp O. BOWERS,
-"AssistAnt Surgeon, sth \. Z. Vols"
sSS e. Pa es'P
z SsRissHzscsS S; co sSe 9l.Isa:!s.:
T,RIIslnAI-Pressess4 b. Royal Latter
81 q I. s.S sss i
Ocllegs Of Hsdicine, vieanA; R.,.x.
IN Ne sss
8: g Ssls ;:s Sss'ss e
the Ne q nsroa1 aad al osnsf es'sssnoe' 'As'"
"SsSecS~rsv>rssfoa n IN the fcrA q NOT gre.
ahle Losepee, secured from the o0ecu 81 onmeN
IA chSn9cs of stmosphers, In TN caese g secn'
on four q caseain one for %. and IN ~ esess'
SSus Sav4nG @. Divided IN separsts 1oess - "a.
6iSistscod 81 vaipssa, esilananda, kosx, g.
sAhe,ss.ls and retail ~ pr. BARROW. 10. ist
slssiSs 8 s:s ss:c q g. o. iokD. no. $50 p: ave.
<,uuAp HOUSEHOLD GOODS SELLING AZ
n TIE FOLLOWING PRICES:
Cofton eheets 90 cents each
psIloG Cscee g cents, Drawers ena
arass WindoU Shades 50 cents
Plates and cent sacn
SINGLE Bedsteads Civ -
-. sinsie ar Mattresses y
OoubIe Hair Mattresses SN 20 us
Vssh Basins Is and % cents each
Iron Wssh Stands 90 Apc 70 cents
Wssh Boilers, Bathing Tubs
Co{Fee Pots Pewter Pitchere. walters
Fairbanks and Druggist Scales
And large assortment Of other Articles tos''
S'B.Neosds y srl dsscrips,sns bought, :sh'
sAcosnsee" SOC 9th street, nexf9
a,nlu Penny lvanA syenos
TAKI NO HOHI UNPLIAsAIf AND -
il 20 pe0e61es for unp1eosant end ce2G0l
6looSo0S Voe HYLMB0Lpp lxIkASx
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A Bold ROBBERY BY PROVISIONAL
o'clock, a daring robbery was committed at
Third street and Church alley, Philadelphia
A lad in the employ Of Messrs. Ridgway d.
Co, brokers, was sent to the Union Bank with
a check for 5000. He drew the. money, and
was returning with it when he Vas met by q
swell mob" The usual course was pur.
sued by the rogues first the boy was Jostled on
one said. then on the other. and when he was
confused as toscarcefy know what was going
on, the package containing the $1,000 was
seized, and the thieves then separated. The boy,
however, kept one OF them IN view, and called
the attention Of q porter standing by, who
seized the fellow: and held ON TO him until
others came TO his assistance. He proved TO
be the thief NEST wanted, too. for beneath the
breast of his coat was found the $4,000. HIS
name is Ahern. He was committed.
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81. ID. Matthews, one Of the congressman
elect from Georgia, TO compensate for his fail
ure In getting admission TO Congress, has got
married. The Atlanta lntelligencer says: "If
the Radicals wolld not hear. his eloquence, one
ofLexington's fair daughters did, aud nv way
Of compensation for his lost seat in Washing
ton, gave him one in her heart y"
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ga Vera Cruz correspondent writes: "The
wife of the liberal Mexican General d. AureI.
iano Rivera was lately called upon by the Ina.
periai Comisaria desSanidad, in Mexico civ,
70 take out q license IS q common prostitute
The. act II believed TO have been committed
against the lady as an insult. The matter has
been brought before the courr. IL has created
a very considerable sensation. The lady is
spoken Of as a woman of high honor.
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"a HuCt1On rOOmS.
my IL GREEN h WILLIAMS, Aucts
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE PROP
II 49,

By virtue of adecree of the Circuit Court for
Prince Georges county, sitting Court of Huuf-
expose to public sale, on the premises. on TiUR3-
pay, the 3lst day Of May, 1856, at IL O'Clock m Il,
that valuable property of which Charles Hume
died seized conf tanning sbout 20 acres
1t adloins the village Of Blsdensburg, is most
healthily located, possesses the svantages of a
country and village residence. The land is OF n
good Quality, we'll adapted to market purposes,
and IL under an excellent enclosure.
The dwelling. which is Of brick, is cemmodious,
has attached to 1t large garden that lie very pro-
the buildings, consisting Of stable, Ice house, &c
are in good order.
Terms Of sale: 81 900 cash, residue in l and 2
years, with interest and approved security. Title
indisputable and on payment of purchase money
with interest the trustee i'll convey the property
to the purchaser in fee simple
NY SITS N. G.. STEPHEN, Trustee.
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~The ladies OF Lansing, Michigan, are
adopting new style Of dress. 1t appears to
consist Of clotDpants like those worn by men,
or sack, which comes Just above the knees.
Everything IL said to hang from the shoulders.
doing away With Tight facing, and alleged to
be very conducive to health. II does away
with hoops and skirts, and decreases the lady
In quantity about 20 per cent II is an easy
costume, and will probably be better liked
when custom makes IL fashionable
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RY GREEN 4 WILLIAMS, Au,

At Public Auction. FRIDAY, May IS, 1866 at s
O'Clock M, on the premises north side Rock
Creek Church road, east Of It's intersection with
the road from second tollgate OF the 7th street
road, 43 acres unimproyed lard, nearly half in
wood; soil, sandy loan; good exposure; adapted
ing sites the place
Terms: $50 cash; balance in semi annual pay
meDts Of S40U each with interest. $50 to be Maid
at sale COnveyancing and stamps to be paid by
pu' chaser.
Plat at auction rooms.
INV GREEN q WILLIAMS
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BANKERS,

BANKERS.
LEWIS JOHNSON CO.,
BANKERs,
DEALERS IN FOREIGN EXCHANGE
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.
STOCKS, BONDS.
GOLD AND SILVER
BOUGHT AND SOLD.
. NH cs-n
JA1.OooKs 3 co.,
BANKERs,
FOtsssaA street, e,,osiss 7,sasssy,
Buy and sell as s,rrsns rates. and kss, always
IN hand, = full supply Of all
GOVERNMENT BONDS.
7-30 TREASURY NOTES, ?
CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, g.,
And pay the highest prices for
oUARTERMAsTERy CHECKS
AND VOUCHERS al adn
First National Bank
OF wAsHINeToA.
COOKE, tof Jay Cooke Oo,J President.
WIN. Q. HUNTINGTON. Cashier.
GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY
And
FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED
STATES,
NIH st., oProsIfI THI r1xxsuRY plPAl1nx1,
Government securities With Treasurer unsssa
States.
~oNE MILLION DOLLAHs.A
Wsbus and SELF all classes Of GOVERNMENT
sECURITIIS at carrsat market rates
FURNISH ExCHAHsI and make 6olIsssaons
q ALL THE PRINCIPAL oIrIIb OF Tn
UNITED.srATEs.
We purchase Government vouchers on the MOST
TAvoRABbI TERMS. and give careful and
prompt attention 70
ACCOUNTS OF BUsINEss MEN AND FIRMS
and to any other business entrusted - -.
FULL INFORMATION In regard 10 eovIRH.
nENf LOANS at ali times chssrfuIly furnidAsd.
WIN. o. HUNTINGTON, Oashiss.
wAsAIRsfoR, March %. ls@. mt
|TIPP ANN LEY,
BANKERS AND BROKERS, -.
.. 80 BROAD STREET, NEW YORK,
MEMBERS OF n. YORK STOCK IxCHARoH.
/ Particular attention given to the follovins
zS::i;srs Err, Ere. s. O. s.,,,.,, ss.ss.s. E.
U. s. EzSveS CO: Weste.n Usto. Islserapk o.
Wells. Fargo GO; Am.,ioas Lslss,e,k o.
Harsdss Expyess %. Rsssias Amer, Eissrasi %.
Ns.,aaa Es s and o.
.psryolex,u aad Mtasas SHARES, Goceys0ze~t Hnf1
Tours, and C6Nnty Bomds:
Advances made on the above securities.
REFBRENCBS
limit and Traders Bank.
Mechanics' Banning Association.
Aoyt. SDrague q 90.
Einsteia, R0ssnfeld %. nh n-dSn
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IL LANCES, HARNESS, SCRAP IRON, &c.

Ci0Qsarsrmsns.'s oHes, Dsse q Ws.ai:s.o~y
ton Of Breyet Brigsdisf General 9; q IomIkins,
Quartermsster at LINCOLN DEPOT, WashinS.
e n. large lot Of Qusrtsrnastsrs stores. con-
Io5 Army Wagons, q Army wagons with Hay
Racks, y two horse WssoSs. u Spring WAGONS.
bn!snces, Buggy, Gs4 single sets Harness: "a
saddles, a s7G lbs SceI 0hsin, oc9 ID, ola Wae.
1866 lbs Scrap Iron. 2,57 lbs Lead. S50O lbs Scrap
Steel. T. o9o lbs scrsg Tongue Irons. u 900 lbs
lbs. cid Wagon Tire. 700 Sash with Glass, i95 lbs
Tallow Wagon and Ambulance Wheels, Wheelbar,
rows, Blankets, Buckets. Chains, Hslters, Wrench
es, AnyiIs, Smiths' Bellows, Portable FORCES,
Planes. Barrels, Kettles. Stoves, &s.,
Of il 10 still serviceable
The stores must be removed within Ave days from
date Of sale.
Terms Cash, in Government funds:
Bvs. Mai. Gen. and e OH = o HgGAnE
~ 2l-l6e Depot Of Wa6hington.
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~Henry Ward Beecher has lately been
pitching In 90 the practice Of working railroad
conductors and drivers on Sunday. The 9TH
making inquiries Of q conductor, to whom he
was unknown, IS TO whether the Sunday rid !.
ing could not be broken mp. 81 think it might
be-" said the conductor, shut for that con-
founded fellow Beecher. So many fancy peo-
pie from all parts visit his establishment, that
n makes the road profitable. If he would only
shut mp, the thing could be doner
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GALE OF CONDEMNED QUARTERMAs.
-. TER STOKES

Csef QxaYtrSs0stsr's Oses, Dsyot q WasAiastes,(
WdshinsioN. d. O., May Is, 1855. Z
will be sold ut Public Auction, under the dirsc-
Moore, A. O., at Warehouse No 5 Cd New
York avenue, between 18th and 18th streets, Wash
eoelock a: m; e lot Of Condemned Qusrtsrmaster
Chairs. steve Pipe, Coal Scuttles.. Lanterns,
BBroems, Axes. Picks. Ho.s, Buckets. boilers.
And Counter Scales, PaRlins, Coal Tar, Leaders,,
Stove Crates; Stove Doors, Bath Tpbs, steam
and LOT Of OLE Brass, Lead, Iron, Iron Pipe,
The stores must b removed within i've "a days
Terms: Cash, in Government funds.
Brevet Mai. General and Chief 0usrtermastsr,
l5-td DepNt of VaahiuRtOu.
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TWICE DAILY, tsxnday a. m. exceptedD
The quickest and most direct route TO Richmond,
Va and the South. via the Potomac 49,
cleaners from Sixth Street Wharf, 66eSsbS-&S
Washington. TO Aqua Creek snd07sssz1aAf
Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad :,
now entirely completed from Aqua Greek 20 Rich
mond Va, connecting there with trains the Rich
mond and Peter burg and Richmond and Dsuville
Railroads for Petersburg, Weldon. Wilmington,
Raleigh, Greensboro, Salisbury, Chsrl otte and
Chester, s. G..
Steamers export and G Vanderbilt lesYe Sixth
Street Wharf daily SUNDAY morning exceptedD at
40 q. m. snd7 .. m, and arrive in Richmond at
20S p. n. and "A M.
THROUGH TO RICHMOND In SEVEN HOURS
Fifty Miles Shorter ana az Hours Quicker than
any Other houte.
Be sure and get Through Tickets via Aqua
Greek and Fredericksburg, to Richmond, at the
Company Office, corner of Penna. avenue and 9Th
street, or on board of the boats. Baggage checked
through.
Omnibusses and Baggage Wagons will be in
readiness TO convey passengers and baggage be-
Passengers by this line pass by daylight Mount
Vernon. and may have an opportunity of visiting
several battle fields near Fredericksburg by stop.
ping at that point.
. Breakfast and sur On board of Steamers.
GEO. MATTINGLY. Supt Washington, D. q,
q. NJ. HANEY,
apply GENERAL Passenger Agent,
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-05-22

WlsAING TO GIVE 1NTIRE ATTENTION
our businese ,tincl0dng Carriage and Wheel Stock)
FROM and nftsf tais dat: We viii offer our entire
sPa0LsTERIRs HARDwARE q cost. With
70 dealers and ethere Who, under the constant
heavy stocks, IN excellent 6hance 10 here offered
to buy small Quantities e Wholesale netes...
ap ~ colin 500 Psnnsyivania ayenue.
lchroa.. Intel. oss; Uni9a, Rep, Alex. Gazette.