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An ON SroyE--The oldest stove

An OLD Sroy E.-The oldest stove,
probably, in the United States is one
which warns the hall of Virginia's cap
itol in Richmond 1t was made in Eng
land. and sent to Virginia in 1870, and
warmed the House Of Burgesses for
sixty years before it was removed to its
present location, where it has been thir-
Is years.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-03-29

Ray The snow-storm in Canada last
Wednesday was the most severe for
years. The entire month of March has
been unusually stormy all over the
Northern and Eastern States and Pro-
vinces.
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pa. The Directress of the Fenian
Sisterhood has issued an appeal to "all
the true-hearted woman of America"
asking their cooperation in a fair, to be
held next month in New York
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bsg"Tt is said that the Maryland Reg
istry Law is to be taken up soon in the
Supreme Court Of the United States on
an Appeal from the late decision Of the
Maryland Court of Appeals
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pay Joseph Molloy shot his wife and
cut her throat, near Chicago, last week,
and subsequently took his own life; the
whole transaction forming one of the
most ghastly chapters in crime that
has ever been written in this coun-
try
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-03-29

ReA- Last week the business of sugar
making commenced in various parts of
Maine, The prospects are favorable for
a large yield,
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Fire In the OIIRegions.

The greatest fire, with one exception
occurred at Petroleum Centre Pa, last
week The damage is estimated at
S15O,000. Three men were fatally in
iured.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-03-29

Iay"We see it stated in the uewspo-
pcrs that Ex-Governor f. Louis Love-,
formerly of Maryland, recently OF New
York city, has been pardoned by the,
President
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Nis- Esther Smith, who has spent
thiriythrcc years among the Cherokee
Indians as missionary, died on the
2Ith Of January She had been de-
cliniue for many months previous to her
death She was buried in the old mill
tary arlycyard at Fort Gibson.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-03-29

r,B-Thc Reverend Jacob Taylor, one
of tie oldest Methodist clergymcn of
Ohio, died recently at Piketon, in that
State. lie was born in what is now
Fairfield county, about the year l777,
five years before Ohio was admitted into
the Union. He served in the war of
1912. and was with Col. Croghan at Fort
Sanders, Kentucky, when besieged by
Indians.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-03-29

SEEpING FREEDMEN FROM THE DIS
~RiCr or CoLUMBfA.--We learn that
General c. II Howard Assistant Com.
missioner oil Freedmen for this District,
il in communication with parties in
number Of Northern cities with refer
cncc to the hire of colored persons, and
that numbers are seut away under con-
tract every week .-Nm hacHigeacer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-03-29

The 10Th of June, 1867, will be the
eighteenth hundred anniy ersary of ST.
Peters death. On that occasion the
Pope is to convene all the bishops Of
lbristendom to Rome, where a grand
jubilee will be celebrated.
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MARRIED..

On the 20th inst, In the Lnths Parsonage.
Westminster, by the Rev. H.. G. Holloway, Mr..
ZEPHESIAH LESTER and Miss EMILY J..GILBRErHr
both Of this County.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-03-29

Ia" Two children in Chicago have
been poisoned by putting card pilot
o5raph in their mouths, One has died,
the other is very low.
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"a Reai Estate story.

The Boston Commercial Buleftas 10
responsible for the following story:
"a gentleman of this city, who had
determined to retire from the cares of
business vnd indulge himself 10 mania
for amateur farming, had very attrac-
tive estate-s-on paper-presented 10 his
notice by broker. There was the
usual substantial dwelling house, large
barn and outbuildings, unfailing spring
OF water, thrifty fruit trees. rich pasture
and arabic land &c; situated, of course,
in the immediate vicinity of school.
houses churches, andall Disadvantages
If civilization The merchant was Fl
ch rrmed with The description, and was
on the point of purchasing, when he
happened to meet an old farmer acl
quaintance, who, he suddenly ren,em.
beFed, lived in the neighborhood of his
contemplated Investment. After the
usual inquiries ON the merchants part
10 regard to weather. prospect of crops,
&C. and on the farmers as to the proper
method Of disposing. Of the 'coopoons'
on some Government bonds, the former
asked aDf
q "'Do you know G----'s place, up
your wayY
"'Know it Yaas, guess | do lives
thin two miles o my place. Drefile
shiflcss eritter, tho; hadn't got much
of anything on his farm except heavy
mortgage. Coin to sell him out putty
soon, / guess.
Indeed" said the merchant thought
fnIly; mismanaged, suppose-don't at
tend to his business, Splendid piece Of
lnd though, is it not +"
Wal might be for some purposes;
onr electmcn did think of buying il
once Tor a Gem ctery, but the sile was so
oslnl poor aud sandy that nothin' ever
came up that was planted in it, and they
were afraid thered never be any resur.
rcction there =
"Ihc broker lest his sale of that farm. z
.- --.--------. - - -4--- 70
INTERESTING TO MILLISEgs AND
DREss MAKERs.-lt is stated that the
I Committee Of Ways and Means Of the
House Of Representatives have agreedto
report in favor Of the repeal of the tax
on milliaers and drcss-makers. The
goods used viii be taxed in the piece an
heretofore, but not when manufactured
into a dress or bonnet This will be-
good news not only to the manufacture
egs, but 20 the wearers as well many Of
whom had to stand the tax Of S25 or
$50 upon rich dress after it was made
up, the dress maker, in self.deience, be-
/ tng compelled to add this addition to-
tho bill of her cnstnmer.
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Local Intelligence.

SPECIAL CoURT.-We are informed that
The witnesses IN the Trial Cases beioreJudge
Crane, we're dischargedat the late November
Term, until the Second Monday Of April
1866, when they are expected TO appear
without further summons; and that attach
merits will be issued in case OF their non'at-
tendance,
The few criminal cases to be tried a. the
same special Court are assigned torthe third
Monday Of April.
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loyu lIovr ptrrR An exchange gives
The fll.oaiag tgu-aI. aIs.ass "-lb t1
yout home paper $50 matter .f you an
poor uuur are sJ jupF as i.ie iEuanu'. 81.
ga together Ksre yrs.g armr r.aHsf. Er
emfrrllatifni. ia - laerI aad .m...
ing as tamr. .J B. Tho H8srfftrrt uf yuaf
u6sAhntaauJ and dal.. 04Hae.. arH t.I
sou Nhal 10 a,lnF uu aIJani sou HHtaad ai
o lhuusaHd m.i,s aHas
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-03-29

Of Hampstead has purchased she Irving
College property al Man,beier, Carroll
county, Sd u institution founded ly the
late DR.. DihguIagh
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-03-29

stock, aud other property. offered for salcat
fikea'ille, Baltimore county, Nd, Ny J.
Howard McHcnryi Esq next Wednesday.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-03-29

On Friday last, Mr Jacob Euecr had onr
of his fingers taken oH by the circular saw at
the shop Of Shofb, loistor a Shae,ieg.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-03-29

EASTER SUNDAY. Easter Sunday i,Ils this
year on the first dayot April This circum
stance, It is said, has NOT occurred since
1904, and viii only happen again twice IN
the present ccniury--in 1851 aud 1883.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-03-29

THs NnfrgR. Nr aIa rH# h.Hs
agataor afiHHar mans severed. .4ii s.rH
frr sHirb 'hs aEr rIH'Hr rat f,a.ar.t...Ha-.
UuT experience ha Ifrau taat Ra.H '0ar
wcg'bsr IHar r' ht.aHr u iHrD sE.5 viH'se
by having udi'u changes iram rAlfm.y
cold g. Sauna. 81 3 a.f Irr1rtiHur HH Hrru7
the aea-pa, ~ltli orr" -fio.i Of ynrF a#.d WRATH
er after ihr u'hrg. aar save spessline aasr
ellcu unt dtnE aai 9UHl ia'. ,H ian Spring
euIaa.Jfrg .Hg ffHf h'auHs
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Coscur. We call attention iH tho notice
ola Concert aa.s.aa' Odd t.luN Halt
ou Faster Monday, April End. % o.,.urs
i. ~, or tho hcp,al ul Methodist rp,#'.
ant Sabbath School Tho performance u,i.
be- well worth ihy price VI sdusa4uu hs4ilrs
the 0ljsri ,s ono ubr,h descDes tbs liberal
patronage If tho puhlic
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-14
RZdN2:a ROW GOODS

Is very large, and will be sold Ut reduced
prices in consequence Of frequent arrivals,
and are ais follows: rs and "A OSNA.
BURGs, Plaid and Striped do, Plaid
iLlNSEYS, Georgia and Kentucky Co.. and
JEANS, 7-S and A Heavy DOMESTICS,
Twilled Duck, Cotton Jeans. "A large and
varied assortment Of LOW PRICED
CALICOES, Hickory Stripes, Denims,
handkerchief, Bone Buttons, Factory
Thread, Flax Thread, Spool Thread, Tapes,
Needles and Pins, and many others too
numerous to mention.
We would call the special attention Of
Ladies to our PERFUMERY DEPART.
MENT, which has just been replenished.
E. GIQUEL.
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For Sale.

TWENTY THOUSAND acres of yalu-
IL able Pine Woods land, with some i'm
provements, near Alexandra, Ia, north
side Of Red river. For terms, etc, apply
to Fl. s. Losee, ESQ. atAAlexandria, Be-
gan's buildings, Front Street. 80
GEO. +. WILSON.
April 18th, IT,,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-14

0FFERS THE FOLLOWING PREPARATIONS
OF HIS OWN, IA 800
~ coMpoUNDlHG:u a 9el
st. Johns ARN1cA L1NIMENr, An ~
excellent preparation for Sprains, NJ
Brushes, Swelings, Rheumatism, sc. lR
st. Johns CONCENTRATED ESSENCE OF
JAMAICA GINGER. Prepared from the finest
root.
st. Johns ExpEcToRANr SYRUP, for
coughs, colds, bronchitis, pains in the
chest, &c.
ST.. Johns COMPOUND Ftu1D EXTRACT OF
BUcHU. For diseases of the bladder, &c.
ST., Johns VEaErABLE ApERfENr PILLS.
st. Johns CoMPoUND Syrup OF THE HY-
poPHospHIrEs. For chest complaints, weak
lungs, &C., a
St. Johns AsrIsErrIc DENTR1F1cE.
st. Johns Essence LEMON, VANILLA, &c.,
&c. For Aavoring.
Shot, powder, grn caps. double water.
proof,) Eley's elastic guu-wads, all sizes.
Scari6cators, gum lancets, Evans thumb
lancets, toilet soaps, tooth brushes, powders
hair oils, envelopes, writing paper, hair,
brushes, combs, razors and strops, fine peck.
ct knives, Rogers English scissors, Warren's
English needles, Coats sewing thread.
Carbiuate Soda, Salaratus, Hops.
Smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco,
cigars.
Fine Bourbon Whiskey and genuine
French Brandy. l
Window glass, putty, oils, colors, var.
nishes, with general assortment Of Drugs
and medicines, coal oil and lamps, &C., &c,
HENRY ST.. JOHN,
IcE HOUSE, Alexandria, Louisiana.
Particular care given to dispensing physi.
clans prescriptions for which purpose the
very best drugs have been selected.
November 8. 1865. If.
n NEW PERFUME! Called
~ SWEET OPoPoNAx FROM MEX
Ico, manufactured by E. 7. SMITH
& Co., New York, is making a SEN
sation wherever it is known. Is
very delicate, and it's fragrance re-
mains on the handkerchief for.
days. Evening Bulletin, Phila-
delphia. s1
sept 10 3m
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-14

THE CONVENT
rs now open and can accommodate few
L boarders.
The price of board, including tuition in
English. and French SIS per month in gold
or its equivalent.
Music, with use of the piano, SO per
month in currency.
Tuition in the first class in all the
branches in French and English, S. per
month in currency.
The other classes in both languages S.
per month in currency. a
All needle work taught gratis.
Oct 10, tt
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-14

We have at present the largest and best
stock Of BLANKETS in the city, consist
ing Of American and French Navy, Eng
lish Mackinaw, 6, 4, and lbs.sGray, for
Plantation use. Also, fine assortment Of
White Bed Blankets, 104, ia. 1874 and
l34, all of which we will be pleased to
show, even these warm days. nos
Our Supply Of
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-14

New Orleans Advertisements.
E. G. @ y 3 I,
LAG Canal street,
EEW ORLEANS, Ia,
ITs GLAD to inform his friends and the
4 public in general that he has just re-
ceiyed fine and stylish stock of German,
French and English Goods per steamer
Fire Queen, and which he is now offering
at very low prices, in order to open q good
fall trade, to-wit- 49, : S.
cALIcoEs, e,
MUSLIN DE LANES,
BAREGEs,
PlQUES,
l COLD BRILLANTINES,
Plain and Printed French FLANNELS,
TARTANS.
With the above full assortment of
BMBROLDERLEs. I.
consisting in part Of
JAcoNET EDGINGs AND. INsERTINGs,
! SWISS :. ~ -.
NULL -. =.
NAINsooK >. FL
LINEN CAM
lvALENCIENNE a.. 4 . s
BANDS AND RULINGS. { 5.'... &, 81
| Also
A well selected, nicely assorted and ex-
ltensive stock of ,HANDKERC CHIEFS
for Ladies, Gents and Children, such as
EMBROIDERED, 3,
HEM.sT1TCHED, u
ta3'is 9 TAPE-BORDERED.
s e ..s HOSIERY
in great quantities and of oil qualities, for
Ladies, Gents, Misses and Boys, of Eng
! lish, French and German makes, which are
| to be sold as cheap as the cheapest, and
are as good as the best.
Would call your attention to the de-
partment Of ~. o 1919. &
LADIES', Gents and Childefen's MERiNo
VESTS.
Ladies' CHEM1SES, pure linen and very
ilhts SO IS CHEAP fte53{
Ladies' CHEMISES,. Plain and Embroid-
G 1tf'H qt cred. 81 Il
NHz2E GOODS,
Consisting Of sg s4ea Is
WHITE JACoNETS,
| SOFT CAMBRICS,
g NAINSOOKS, ~
NULL MULLS,
Paris MUSLINS,
Paris MULLS,
| 800. Paris JACONETS,
| BRILLANTINES,
| Plain and Striped
M W. NAINSOOKS, 4
Plain and Striped JACONETS,
lS A and "a SWISS MUSLINS,
TARLATANS AND BOOK MUSLINS. 4
1
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New Orleans Advertisements.
Petroleum Stoves! Petroleum Stoves /!
The Most Useful Invention Of the
Ages
Cooking NODE Easyl

THESE stoves make no SMOKE, SCOT,
l ASHES OR DIRT. They throw off very
little heat, outwardly and cook better
than any other stove. They are now used
by hundreds Of families in New Orleans,
who find them not only the most economi-
cal, but indispensable, as every ho1sekeep-
er can easily do her own cooking, indereh-
dent Of servants.
Liberal terms offered to the country
trade. Refer to General Frank Gardner,
Judge Charles Leaumont, Rev. Mr.. Hall
and C. Cavaroe, Esq, among many other
well known New Orleans gentlemen who
are using these stoves, which are on exhi-
bition and for sale at s.
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FLANNEL AND WOODEN GOODS

White. Welsh, Shaker, Saxony and Anne.
rican FLANNELs-All prices aid quail
tiles
Plain and Twilled Gray Nannels.
;. White J.
Opera All colors.
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CYPRESS LUMBER
1THE undersigned viii keep constant
: ly on hand, at Alexandria, for sale
at market rates, an assorted supply of
Cypress lumber, also a. lot of first class
cistern lumber. Parties will have
their bills promptly filed by applying
to our agent, II. Fl. Parker, Alexand-
ria. w. g. II. IRISH
sept 26, tt. m
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SIN WLs. ]

!. US HUCKABACKS.
Dowlers, or Glass Cloths.
Linen Sheetings, l04, la, 1874.
Cotton !. Bro. &, Brch'd, 1O-4 la, 1914
Pillow Linens and Cottons, AZ, As and 81 in
Irish Linens and Toile De Paris.
Curtain and Furniture Calicoes and Dim.
tiles. ,'ssssF
Marseilies Quilts, l0-4, la, l2-4.
Honey.C Comb Quilts Cheap.
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~ II u l. L X A
L DIsARMEDul
THE CHIEF CAUSES OF PESTTL ENCE
DESTROYED


DESTROYED.
DIR: L. COURTARET's DIsINrECTING
aLolps secured by Letters Patent In the United
States and France. Prepared solely by the New
York Disinfectins Com psny at tLeir Laboratory.
Nos 29e, 800. 3U2 Henry Street, N Y ONCE,
AZ Cedar Street.
with br. Courtaret the celebrated French Chem
frt charge OF its Laboratory is prepar cd to fur
DEL ne ps,SrEcIING FLUIDS for sick rooms nur-
sewers, CUTTERS. ships, railroads, hospitals pris
ons and public institutions Of all kinds. slaughter
nousee orsl and lat boiling estAblis bments; all
kinds ofmanures Immensely inc ing tine val ne
OF the latter TO every farmer. and wherever poi
sonou- and offensive gases exi.t These agent. are
neocorlzers- antisepfcs, anttputrescents. and dis
lpiectants In the scientific meaning Of the words
They remove DoNious gases and doors BY cheInica
sh.y aps sviTSne Ia ,neir places heaLhfnt ar
POISONOUS Gases-not In furious to utensils in which
they are nsed The attention Of medical and sc'-
tached are Testimonials In favor OF the great dis,
eovery which, with hundreds of others can be seen
q the Company o office.
11ihe PIeStdsM Of the Nslc York DiSinfeot,nx Co.:
Dear sir: It's ell IL 10 represented to be- We
have made many trisls Of di.inf.ctants. but now
consider that We have found an article which sur
passes Gil others ss . remedy against all bad odors
L. kOsssLL Co.
NEw YosK, April 9, 1855
Dear SIR We pronounce IL without except IN
70 De the best we have ever known Its effect pon
every matter is complete and Instantaneous
IN. B.-These DisinfectAnts are used by the
scayensers. under the direction OF the S.nitary
Pelics Of the Metropolitan Health Department.
POWELL THOMPSON, 49Cxp,RsrNy
General and Sole Agents for the United state. and
me CasadAs, to whom all orders should be sd-
Tor sale BY all Druggists and General Dealers in
The Upited States and Cansda
ID AGENT Ter Warrington, JAMES NOLAN, a72
rxnxyr q 4x..
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AUCTION SALES.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
1hPRoVED PROPERTY
NINE HOUSES FOR SALE.

NINE HOUSES FOR SALE.
- BY .1Ifne OF an order snd decree Of the Supreme
June 10 ls56, and passed in the cause Of Foote ct
a. ,fhllips, No 6ss, equity. the uudersigu ed
the 18th day of July, 1916 at public auction in
IIont OF the premis es, commencing at o o'clock D.
m: me following Lots and parts Of Lots IL Ground
viz: " ' 't''bio'se"",
Part Of Let No; ., in Square No. 1872
Lot No, 20, in Square No SID
fart OF Lot No 4. in Square No $50
Lots No. 6, 7, and 9, IN subdivision Of Square
Part Of Lot No 3, in Square No $50
ss described in said proceedings
Inc nhe,es and bounds OF said lots ana parts of
Iots viii be announced on the day Of sale.
The improvements of said lots and parts of lots
consist Of "
One large Brick House. on 9th street west, op-
posite the Centre Market,
Two small Brick Houses,
Two small Frame Houses and
-Four one story Frame Houses
street west: opposite Centre Market; another por-
tion on north q street. between b, cond and Third
sfreets west and the remaining portion on north
street near New Jersey avenue.
Persons DESTROYS of making a good investment
should attend this sale.
mated the sale will be continued from day to day.
S:mmenclng ate o CLOCK .. m, until the whole is
The sale will commence in front of Lot No Q, in
SQUARE $50. on Ninth street near the Canal
Terms One-third cash the residue q s, H. aud
their bonds pay able to the res heirs for
the deferred payments, bearing interest from the
day OF sale All convey ancing and revenue stamps
tanned until the whole # the purchase money is
paid. THOMAS LEWIS
JOB w ANGUS.
y SHa 4. e. f%RfSoN'
WILLIAM DIXON,
LLOYD & WILSON. Solicitors
le 20 eoSds GREEN & WILLIAMS. Aucts
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GALE OF STEAM BOILER, FORCE PUMPS,
~ WATER PIPE, FIRE PLUGS, &c
comprising
TUE AIEk. MOkkS AT GIESRORN ID n

QuaTtermdstsr Generals Office, FlrSt Dlrtsion
WdhtngfoH, u. C., June ~, 1866 {
ny order ef the Quartermaster General, there
uDder the direction Of Captain George r GBs G6%
ing, A. 2. M, On FRIDAY, July ia ISIS. ar 70
O'Clock M, the following described public prop:
ONE STEAM BOILER. 80 feet long and 3 feet
IN olameter with two y inch return fues } made
OF . inch boiler iron, with all the necessary appur
tepances 1Bcluding cast iron front, gauge cocks,
siobe valves, Iced pump, smoke stack and hood
steam gauge, Ashcrofts PATENT CRATE bars. nj oe
%oET g511ss S all ECoS
PUMPS. No 8, ls-inch cylinder, 9 inch stroke, Is
morse power Zach, and each capable of pumping
and forclsg 10000 gallons Of water per day Con,
nectco with them are the requisite valves glands
couplings, bends, elbsws, double. valve oil cnps
&c. These Pumps are cOmpar att yely new and in
A large quantity Of WATER PIPE, As folIov..
i, sId nSo Zee, ,t 6inGh cast iron Water Pipe,
800 feet inch wrou ght iron q.
So feet Ia inch cast iron -
2,U0 feet Inch 4"
loo feet Inch
Thirty one CAST IRON FIRE-PLUGS (Avras,
PATENT with all the necessary connections sucb
as 8 bends. stop cocks. oil bows, four way pjeces
THE TOOLS, &c, required for making alterations
and repairs In water pipe, such as pipe cutting
machines, taps and dies, plyers, crabs, drills,
The Depot is accessible by water, and vesseI. n,
the largest clsss can be loaded at the wharf
Terms: Cash. in Government funds.
Deliveries will be made to purchasers on or be-
fore the first (lstl day of August next.
Loaf for GiesbOro will leave the Sixth street
wharf every hour during the day of sale.
Any further information that may be desired
will lie given upon application, in person or by
letter, to Captain George T Browning, A. O. M
Giesboro. D. O. or at this i nttss rp,s
BrevetB Brig Gen u. $ A.. in charge
je n IS First Division, Q. NJ. g. o.
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In THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
TRICT OF COLUMBIA
Samuel Humphrey ct al,
,,,, VS.. 6ls. Equity Docket

William Downs ct al.
William Miller and james 4 Williams, the
make sales OF the property in the proceedings
therein me ntioned, having reported to the Court
that n conformity with the decree passed in said
cAnse they. on the Sd day of May. A ID. 1866, sold
Lot ], in Square 69S. and the improvements, Coz
slstine OF small frame house; alse. Lot 2, in the
same sqnare, to John G.. Weigond. for S772 IS;
aiso, Lot In the same square, to Ellen Hake for
renee Nc anon, for l9z IS; and they further re-
port mat at the came time and place they offer cd
Tor sale other lots mentioned in the said but
unreasot able, and believing sale of the rem ain.
DER OF SAID lots would he Injurious TO the interest
OF the parties to the said cause, caused a continue
uon o' the sale TO be postponed uHtil the nth day
fnrlhtr report that on the llih DAY Of NAV, A. D.
1890 they sold Lots and s in the said Square 5lS
to .; sthelcm fer S?94 a. also, Lot I, in the
Slsl t9; also, Lot 8, in the same square to James
Dswhs Tor s l97 %; and that the SAID William and
James Downs. being heirs and party defendants to
purchase money be Deducted from the smonnt to
ceeds Of sale. ~ Wv
And further report they sold Lots 9, 10 and H. in
Also sold Lot IL in the same square, to B. Jacobs,
Tor S264 A. also. sold Lots IS "A and IS in the
same square, to Richard Barry. for S700'7I; and
further report that the said pure have com
piled with tho terms Of sale, and that the aSgre.
gaze amounts s realized from said sale was the sum
It 10 therefore by the Court. this 18th q, lime.
d. 1866, ordered that the said sales be rstifed
and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary there
OF be shown OH or before the 18th day of July A
A.: 1872 froy,ded copy Of this order be pub
three successive weeks before the said 18th day OF
BY order Of the Court
tGu. COPY Test-R. J. MKIGs, Clerk.