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IMPAIRMENT OF THE INTERIOB,
UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE
WAsHINGToN, july 30. 1856

On the petition ofJAS GREENHALGH of Woon-
socket Falls. X. l. praying for the eN ension OF
patent granted TO him on the I'd day OF November,
1852. for improvement In Mode of Counter hal
ancing Harnesses in Looms, for seven years from
the exIiraion of said patent, which takes place
the 2d day of November, 1856:
1t is ordered that the card petition be heard at
the Patent once on Monday, the 18th day of Oc-
tober next, at IL O'Clock M; and all persons
notified to appear and show cause, II any they have
why said petltion ought not to be granted.
Persons opposing the extension are required to
file IN the Paten: Office their objections, specially
set forth in writing, at least twenty days before
the day of hearing; all testimony filed by either
parry to be used at the said hearing must be taken
and transmitted in accordance with the rules of
the Office, which will be furnished on application
Dispositions and other papers relied upon as tes-
timony must be fled in the Office twenty days
before the day of hearing; the arguments, IL any,
within ten days after filing the testimony
Ordered also that this notice be published in the
Republican and the Intelligencer, Washington. ID.
@ and in the journal. Providence, Rhode Island
once week for three successive weeks; the first
of said publications to be at least sixty days pTev
Gus TO the day Of hearing.
T. @. THEAKER,
Commissioner Of Patents.
P.S.-Editors Of the above papers will please
COPY and send their bills to the Patent ONCE WI
"A parer containing this notice. au 4-w3w
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AUCTION SALES.
Inv ssAsv Asesss. Ssles see J.srtA 'ps6s

Inv etAsv Asess. Sssss see JssrtA ps6sJ
BrG,L; T =, IL. Co Assao,ss.:; rs
s. La. av., bssvees sth and iosA -.
SALE OF HeRsEs,. CARRIAGES, HA8NEss,
easaruspAI nSsRiSa. Aug. IS. ..,eo,s!.,
CrIri.ee and WORK Herses, q full descri ption 81
saie,) comprising abent-
FIFTY HORSES.
One pair fns sorr.l Horses,
Many good Work, Saddle and Harness Horses.
Fiv. New Expr... W asons, With and ~ithout Ton,
butt In this city.
large collection Of New s0 and Second. hand Bu-
gies, Roeksways, Carriages, Wagons and other
One Hack asd one cOupes in good order.
New and Second band Harness, saddles, Carriages,
Regular sales days, Tuesdays. Thursdays. and
Carriages and Harnes.. always en- p,Gst. sale.
aul6 w. L. WALL Co. Aucts.
COsDrhSED A 9V htaIISsl STORES
Ci0QSaT1sraca:s,. of", Dsrc. o. EI'lAi,sss..es,}
ton Of BreSet Brissdie e Sesersi Cnss Il Tomp
kins, 0usrtermasier s. A., at Lincoln Depot,
on MOSDAf, August q, commanding at loa m. =,
consisting in part of about 100 Army Wagons; 50
Ambulsnces; 500 pounds Rope; sssprteo 10 60
ter. and trace Chains; 4,5I9 Ambulances, Wagon,
and Mco. Riding Brides: zoo McO. and other Sal: ;
dies; 20 sets Ambulance Harness; f22S Horse and
Mule Collars; 800 Onopping Axes; 200 Shavels; so
Spades; 500 feet Hose; sN Buckets; ga Blankets
2E Lar terms; IL boxes window Glass; IS Glazed
Sash; $50 Msrtingsles with Hsmes; sEon Cow
ers; ssddlers'. Blscksmiths', and Osrpsnters'
Tools; stovepipe: Once Chairs, Desks, Tables,
Stoves, Book Cases, &c.
Sale will lie continued from day to day until all
Purchasers nrst remove property within Eve
DAYS from day of sale.
Terms: Gosh, in Government funds.
ID. IL. FUCKER,
Brew. Maj Gen. and Chief q u after ma ter,
au l6 ct Depot of Washington.
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1856 mARKRrrERs, 4S
Sc ENTH T Z Z Z T.
INTERIOR DECORATIONS

CHOICE STOCK
Lately received. and now open for inspection,
the HANDSOMEST ASSORTMENT ever offer red
In ashfngfon, embracing
PA f X n GIEGS
OF Foreign an Domestic Manufacture, of the best
Fabrics and LATEST STYLES, appropriate for
PARLeRS, HALLS. DINING ROOMS, CHAM
BERS. and LIBkARIES, embr aciag New, Rich
and Unique Designs of Embroidered Gilt Patterns
for Drawing Rooms. with appropriate Borders;
also, large and select Stock Of medium and low
priced Papers.
WINDOW SHADES,
New and beautiful patterns, on Bnf, Green, and
the prevailing Colors. TAN, LAVENDER, and
STONE GROUNDS, with Gilt Borders, with and
without Centers.
Window Shades Of any required Size, Style, or
Color. made to Order.
OVAL PICTURE FRAMES,
The Largest Assortment in the District, war
Ianted 10 be Gilded with Gold Leaf, and from the
WALHUT, yimitstion,l ROSEWOOD. and all
GILT OVAL PICTURE FRAMES, WALNUT
BRACKETS, CONVEX GLASS. &C.
Persons having Photographs taken are request.
ed to call and examine our Assortment before pur
chasing Frames.
PICTURE CORD AND TAssELs,
In Crimson, Scarlet, Green, and Blue Oolors, from
the smallest Photograph to the Largest Portra ait
Size; also, SILK CORD and TASSELS, different
sizes
Special attention paid to this Branch of our Bus
iBess.
PAINTINGS AND ENGBAvINGs
Always in Store. On Sale, q few Choice PAINT
lNGS and EHGRAYIEGS.
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DY NAGLE & CO., Auctioneers.
Nssle d Co. will give their personal attention 20
the sale of Real tate and household Furniture st
the residence Of famflies declining Housekeeping.
Also, to the sees OF stocks Of Groceries and mer-
chandise Of every description, Horses, Carriages,
Harness. sc dec lily
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RY GREEN q WILLIAMS, Auction.er..

VALUABLE LOTS FRONTING on PUBLIC
SPACE. at the intersection OF PennsylvsDis and
North Carolina avenues, between 4th snd 5th
streets east. Capitol Hill, al Public Auction.
On FBlDAY, the 18th instant, at o'clock D. IN. /,
on the premises we shall sell all Of Lot No II, and
ard esst part Of Lot No 10, IN Square No. $40,
making them desirable lots, which is undivided
into n eet g. inches front, each running back 100
feet deep.
Terms: one-third cssh; bslsnce In 6, Il, and IS
nlcPhs, for notes tearing interest, secured by o
deed OF trust on the premises All conveyancing
and revenue stamps 1T the cost Of the purchaser
81 down on each lot when sold
GtO-d GREEN A KILLlAMH Ancfs
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CoRNe, BUNIeNs, Club and Inverted Nails,
Enlarged Joints, Callosities, Vascular Excres.
cences, and other disorders Of the feet sue
cessfully treated without pain, by DIR. White,
yania avenue. between AZ and 9th streets Of
nee hours from a. n. to p. m, and to o. m
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PICNIC To-DAY.-The Awkward Club have
an afternoon and evening picnic at Seventh
street Park to-day, and arrangements have
been made for a good time.
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WILLIAM M. WILSON, Executor.
l3-d GREEN & WILLIAMS, Aucts.
RYGREES CIVILIANS, Auctionesrs.

VALUABLE BUILDING LOT FRONTING ON
indiana avenue, between LIST and ID streets vest.
at Public Auction. ,'
On MONDAY, the 10th instant. at six O ,cloch n
m; ~eshsll sell, in front Of the premises. No.
=, In Nsllack subdivision OF Lot No. ;, In Square
No 5IS, having q good front aud DEPTH
Terms: One third cash; balance IN and n
months for notes bearing interest,". and secured by
deed of trust on the premises All cOnyeyanrine
and revenue stamps at the cost of the purchs.er,
$50 down when the pr perty is knocked on
GREEN WILLIAMS.
su lo-d Intel Aucfioneers
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INV COMPLEMENTARY RsfrosDect for
Houss; ewintonb Army ef ths !toto@sc; eli.
moreb Four Years IN the aaddls; Sins, Notss On
eu RRANCK HIYLOR
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PETTY LARCENY.-Emma Davis, cold, va,
arrested by Officer Boyle. of the Seventh Ward
upon a charge Of petty larceny. The case was
investigated by Justice Handy, who sent the
prisoner to Jail for court.
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Mos99gglIo ErTIs;.I haze cssr = large g. q
that I will sell OF . very small advance on the
' JOIN ALEXANDER.
W. eo3w (Intl No. 2S0 Pa. svenus.
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II GREEN D WILLIAMS, Austiesssss.
THusTEE's SALE OF IMPROVED PROPER
W lOTH STREET EAST, NEAR PA.

shall sell, on the preni.es by virtue Of deed al
trust frsn Geo w. Hubbard and Clare .. Hub
ISIS, srd duly recorded in Liber IT No 50,
falioe s. g 10 IL and IS, Of the land records for
Washington county. d. e.. Lot No. 8. In square
9i5. fro:stiLg on 10th street east near Pa Avenue
and Improved by two story Frame House, With
back building.
Terms cHh.
All confe, sncirg and stamps az cost of BUR-
chaser SlUo down when the property 10 knock ed
in five days after the Cay Of sale the trustee re-
the right TO resell the property ct the risk
aud cost OF the oefsutin s purchaser. by sdverts-
ine three times IN some paper published in Wssh.
WIN II. BARRouR. Trustee
gu 6eokds GREEN WILLIAMS, Aucts,
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COALi COAL.l COALIiI

COALi COAL.i COALIu
We are now selling COAL OF the foIlovino
named qualities, warranted 2,240 lbs. to the ton,
viz: ~ Wv 'SA'
Locust Mount White Ash at $s.7s Dc ton.
Diamond Vein Red Ash II 50.
We are DOW prepared to furnish Goal by tha
Cargo, at Philadelphia prices.
Nov is the time for families 70 put in their win.
IVA ass 9th st bet. K and streets
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H6REEN q wILLIAMs, AuctiOneer..

PkoyESS BEkL ESTATE ON 4 Ai sTRiEr
Public Auction.
On FRIDAY, the 18th instant, st6 O'Clock D. m. =,
i shall sell, on the premises, part Of Lot No rs in
Square No lss, beginning at point on north l.
street At the southwest corner of said lot, rum
ming thence east along the line Of said street N
feet inches; thence south lao feet inch 90 q So
foot alley, or II will he divided into two lots each
ls feet lo1s inches fro Mt, If go desired
Terms: One fourth cash; balance in six, twelve
and eighteen months, for notes bearing interest,
and secured by o deed Of trust on the premises
All conveyancing and revenss stamps af the cost
OF the purchaser. $50 on each lot when knocked
And IL the terms are not complied with within
i've days after the day of sale, the Executor re-
serves the right TO resell the premises at the risk
and cost Of the defaulting purchaser or purcha-
sers, by advertising three times IN the National
lntelli gencer.
WILLIAM M. WILSON, Executor
I'D A
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ELoUR FEED sALTlii
A complete assortment OF
ALL GRADES OF FLOUR,
70 which We solicit the attention OF
BAKERS AND GROCERS.
MILL FEED, MEAL, BALED HAY,
and oil kinds OF FEED ct low rates.
GROUND ALUM. FINE.
And TURKS ISLAND SALT
Tor sale low In lots TO suit by
N.Y. t WIN. GAIT co.
Wa1ATONS ELBMDETs OF INfNRNA.
IiohAL LAW, new edition 1885, with notes
aus FRANOK TAILOR.
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RYJ JAS. q. MCGUIRE q CO., AuctiOpeers.
SALE OF STOCK.

h.
On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, atsL o'cIock
st the AuCtIOn Rooms, we shall sell
S+t % National Metropolitan Bank Stock
Will be added
$500 Corporation Of Washington Per cent. Quar-
lerly Stock.
s546 &C rpoI alton Of Washington per cent. Half
GIL i4sd JAS. c. MCGUIRE 90. Auet.
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STRANGE, BUT TRUB--That Warts, Moles
Corns, Bunions, Bad Nails, etc., can be re-
moved without pain. To be WINGED call
at Dr. Whites Rooms, &24 Penn. av., between
tx and 9th streets.
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CoUGHs AND CoLDs.-Those who are suffer-
ing from Coughs, Colds, Hoarseaess, Sore
Throat, &c, should try "Bro,un's Bronchial
Troches," simple remedy, which is in almost
every case effectual. The Troches have been
tested by time, and pronounced universally
superior to all other articles for the same pur-
pose.
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Thankful for the liberal patrona &c received the
attention OF the Public 10 caled to the above Stock
as the most plete in the District, large por-
tion Of which has been Manufactured specially to
will make IL ell times such 80 is kept In q w eli
Regulated Establishment. Orders for PAPER
banging or window Shades punctually and faith
not satisfactory filled, will be Immediately cor.
rested and satisfaction guaranteed; and goods
they can be purchased in the District.
TEENS Cash FOR GOODS AND LABOR.
J. MARKRITER,
No. ass 7th street,
Jy 51-5xs Sdoors above Odd Fellovs, Hail
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GOLD Plated Jet and Gilt Chains. Jet
Chains, Seal Chains, Rings, Buckles, Buttons
STUDS, and Jet Sets come on this morning at
P1gg's Dollar Jewelry Store, No 43s Pennsyl-
vania avenue, third door from ~ street.
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THUS NJ
ALEX. B. SHEPHERD BROS,
Successors to j. w. THOMPSON & 60 y
No. 269 PENN NUE,wAsHINGTON, DO,
DEALERS IN
METALS, MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE
PLUMBING, GAS AND STEAM FITTING
WAsHISGToN, August 10. 1855.
We respectfully invite the public to call and ex.
anime our new assortment Of CHANDELIERS.
BRACKETS, and other GAS FIXTURES from
the we'll known establishment of Cornelius q
Baker. Philsdel phia, which are selling at man
ufacturers prices
ALEX r. SHEPHERD BRO
269 Pennsylvania avenue.
gu l06t near corner 18th street. south side.
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MARRIED,

COLE-MILLS. On the 18th instant, by the
yania, to Mrs. MARIA MILLS, Of Washington,
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PENNIES can be had in suy quantities at the
Star office counter.
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WASHINGTON, August /, 1876
On the petition of Lem Ell q. JERKS, OF Bos-
ton. Mass, praying for the extension OF a patent
granted TO him on the I'd day ef November, 1859,
said patent, which takes place on the I'd day Of No.
lis ord cred that the said petition be heard at
October. 1866, at l. O'Clock 10. +; and all persons
are bottled TO appear and show cause, if any they
e 70 Re %
tle in the Patent Office their objections, specially
set forth in writing, at least ttce1ug days before
the day Of hearing; all testimony hled by either
party. 10 he used AZ the said hearing. must be
take and transmitted in accordance with tie rules
ofthe once, which will be furnished on applics-
ton.
Propositions and other papers, relied upon a.
testimony, must be filed IN the ofise fIcsnfy days
sefore the day of hearing the arguments, II any,
within ten days after filing the testimony.
Ordered, ase that this notice be published in the
RepHtiican and the Inisiligencer, Washington, o.
week for three successive weeks; the first of said
publications to be at least sixty days previous 70
tne oa' Oh nesrifs' Cemmjssicper ~ Pai.n;ss
P.S-Editors Of the above papers will please
copy, and send their bills TO the Patent Office,
with paper containing this notice. su i-lswSw
ORPHANS CogKT, July q, Is6s-DrsrRIcr
christopher weber, deceased, the executor
phans' Court OF washington County aforesaid.
appointed Saturday. the 18th d ay of August neat,
fer the final settlement and distribution of the
hand, far as the same have been coIlscted
and turned into money; when and where all
sotifed to attend, with their claims ''I pr SIe
erly youched, or they may otherwise by Law be
excluded from all benefit In said deceaseds es-
enee Week for three week. in the Evepins stsF
Test . Q. ROBBINS,
l-wSWr Racisfer "A Wills
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AUCTION SALES.
fHIS APrkRNooN AND To-kORRoI
pr. q. hc0UIRl . CO. Auoessssr,.

Rf J. y. hc0UIR1 CO., Aucsasessrs.
TRUsIEEs SALE or FINE ooJrAal
COhIlGlOcefOfHE CITY, ON TIKI HlSH
SSf SkisisN sHhiLIskN kALokAhA AhD
On MONDAY the 18th ct Ausust, Of O'clock
IN. on the premises, i ehsIi ell Lot q, OF tss
tyact Of land known a. the wfdo~S n.te. I" sue-
divided In nine cottage sites, Of about four scrs
Thi. land Is situated on the high ground, north
west Of and contiguous 60 the tity, and N cue q
tie oct beautiful locations In this vicinity for
cottsge residences. commanding a. ~ doe, en- ex-
country, sndis Of easy approach. direct through
from Connecticut avenue, and sdloins tie vAlua.
bic place Of Mr.. Little, and IL in itseu vsi1a-
bic in consequence 81 the prospect either OF kals
rams or Meridian Hill being selected 20 build the
summer residence for the President, 10 being be-
tween these sites; aud tits slso proposed 20 COZ
struct q psssen cer railroad out Connecticut ave.
20 the boundary. There is also au AIRY OF stces
on the place, 10 which purchasers will be priv
ileged 10 ret the stone from gratis for the fous-
dstions Of any buildings they may desire TO erect
on these sites
Plats % the property may be seen st the suctiss
roem ef j &. Mcclure Co.. where the property
may he purchased at pri waite sale.
Terms One-bsh cash residue 6, Il, and "
m onthe, With interest, Ter notes secured on Ne
property sold Convey snsins :, Pg ssh sees cost.
JAS. O. MCGUIRE 90, Aucts.
jyl7 dts Int. Rep
eVTBE ABOVE SALE is POSTPONED IN
consequence OF the Indictment weather, until
THURSDAY, August Is. same hour and place.
VIM MOUSSE. Trustee
an J. c. Mcguire CO.. Auets.
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FOR SALE AND RENT.

TOh SALE AMI REM.
FOB REET-The well known "SIMPSON
Il HOUSE, southwest corner of Pa. avenue
Inquire 81 % IT, 1T asy
Pa. avenue and 18th st., ever Entwisle's Drug
coas SON. .hs aSIT' sns Sh
LOB RENT-A HOUSE of six rooms and Furni.
afts ,urs 10, SALE Inquire at 24s Sth street
aiter p. IN. aul02w'
A RGYLE MILL FOB RENT-A FIGURING
the Centre Market House, Washington. running
barrels Of our in a hours, with Bone Mill in a
ssPs.ste building comfortable pllers house,
horses. Possession in October. Apply at the
To % 4hSs RAbESEL k the PTsssn.
street west, Washington.
alexandria Gazette and Rockville Sentinel
Will please lease publish and send bill to this oficeI
TOR sALE-Seuth half of LOT p, in square
y 2oS, On i4th street. one square north of new
81 JOHN .ss
Price Sl,tN. au s-eolms
FOB RENT,A fine FRAME STABLE for six
Il horses, with carriage house and hay loft sit.
Apply at 393 str Get. bet 9th and 10th. my Is
HOUSE and GROUNDS located d." at the n nortS
lately the residence Of Chas g. Uhi@sn. Tie pTo
perty has large brick dwelling and onthouses
sRs sAD S4 to q
WELLS CO.. Real Estate Brokers' northwest
cerner 10th and r SITS. jy Aft
LNOR REET-That handsome 5 story and base
Il ment RESIDENCE, No. 266 street north
having all the modern improvements; hot and cold
water; bath room with gas fixtures to same In
Quire at 49O II street. north Patent Office.
~ 2-n JAMES TOWLES, Agent
LOB RENT-The STORE No. 32I D street,
Il near l1th 1t fronts Immediately on Penns
avenue, and 10 one Of the largest and most conve.
nfently situated store rooms in Washington city .
Apply to @. B. BAKER. at the Star Office jes0 II
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RY GREEN a WILLIAMS, A1ctiOneer..

VALUABLE BUILDING LOT FRONTING ON
NORTH ii SHEET, Between lst and NORTH
Capitol streets. st Public Auction.
On Thu ksDAl, the 18th instant. Of o o'clock D.
m, we shall sell, on the premises. Lot q, in j
q. Mcclure subdi vision OF Square No GA PRINT
ing Office square having front Of q feet by MS
feet inches, % an alley 80 feet wide, which has
been recently paved.
Terms: Onethird cash; balance In and N
months, for notes bearing interest, and secured by
deed Of trust on the premises. All convey sncng
and revenue stamps at the cost OF the purcha sers
80 dew u whom the property e. knocked of.
md GREEN n Aurts
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by GREEN WILLIAMS. Auctioneers.

AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE BUILDING
LOT, Fronting Oh New Jersey avenue, bet. X
spd l. streets north.
On THURSDAY 10th instant st O'Clock p nm .
on the premises, Lot No. 6, in Square No $50,
having p feet front. running back o good depth.
Terms cash,
au H-st' GREEN WILIIAMs. apct.
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A T A U q 7 l D N

On THURSDAY EVENING, August rs, at s D.
We will offer st auction tnOse valuable Build
ing Lots, s, 3, 10, II, IL, and IS, in Square Isl
between Massachusetts avenue and p street
north. between 18th and 18th SITS.
Terms One halt cash, balance In six and twelve
months. secured by coed Of trust. S20 down on
each lot when knocked OF. Convey sncing and
stamps 81 purchaser . cost
BOWMAN GREEN,
Real Estate Brokers,
an u dts Il Intellieencer building.
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For HEARTSG.-Rebecca Patten was ar
rested yesterday by Officer McChesnsv, upon
The charge was made by VIM. L. Pattep. and
Justice Walter ordered the case for a hearing
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X AASS- WV INV nuStss noOfeeteNn
TWENTY BUILDING LOTS Or MARKET
GARDENS, NEAR GEORGETOWN AT AU0-
Tl0N.
On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, August 18th,
az clock D. m, will sell. the premises, part
al that very valuable and desirable track Of land
called Friendship, situated In Washington county.
In the District Of Columbia about IL miles abOvs
Gtorgeton n. about half mile from the Roc willie
turnpike and the Ridge Road The property will
Be divided into twenty Building Lots or Market
Gardens, each containing from four 20 eight acres,
and can be seen At sny time previous 60 sale sp-
phcation 10 W. ID. q. MURDOCH, ESQ. at the
Cedsrs, GEORGETOWN Heights. A plat of the prop
erty can be seen Of the Auction Rooms, No. liza
Bridge street
Terms: Oue-Quarter cash: balance 9. IL, and ls
months with interest. secured by a deed OF trust
on the property; Convey sncing and stamps st the
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CITY ITEMS.

TO ALL EPIoURBs.-Received this day Ave
barrels of large Norfolk Oysters, in good or
der; also six thousand CLANS and one hundred
good Oysters MY customers can be furnished
with something nice. Old Fort Defiance still
holds Its own; a few l1-inch Shell received to-
day. TN. HARVEY,
PSI T. street, corner & and 1ith
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IMPAIRMENT OF TIE INTERIOR.
u UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE

WASHINGTON, July 81, 1856.
On the petition of ALBEIT GARDNER Tor him
self, and administrator OF William L.. Hunter
of Cincinnati, Ohio. praying for the extension Of
a pstept granted to the said Gardner, as said al
minstIatOr, and 10 himself October Is, 1882, for
improvement in |" Ploughs. ~ for seven years from
the piration Of said patent which takes place on
the 18th day of October, 1866
IT is ordered that the said petition be heard at
the Patent Office On Monday, the 5th day Of Octo-
Der next, at Il O'Clock m; and all persons are no.
titled to appear and show cause. IL any they have
why said petition ought not to be granted.
Persons opposing the extension required to
file in the Patent Office their objections, specially
forth in writing at least tIreny days before the
day OF hearing; all testimony filed by either party
10 be used at the said hearing must be taken and
transmitted in accordance with the rules Of the
Office, which will be furnished on application.
Dispositions and other papers relied upon tes-
timony must be fled in the Office IcsHty days before
the day OF hearing; the arguments, If any, within
ten days sitter filing the testimony.
ordered, also. that this notice be published in
the Intelli sencer and the Republe an, hin gton
ID. c., and in the Commercial, Cincinnati, Ohio,
q week for three successive weeks the
first of said publications TO be at least sixty days
TO. THEAKER,
Commissioner of Patents.
p. 8. Editors Of the above papers will p.sase
copy, and send their bills TO the Patent Once with
mi hisn ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-08-16

FAST DEIvISG.-Last night John Dorsey
coiOred. was arrested by Officer Ray, OF tue
Second Ward, for racing horses in the streets
The horses belonged 10 his employer, and after
having finished their days work, the prisoner
was racing them in the street. Justice Morell
nned him $40, and committed him to the work.
house In default of payment.