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1866.

RATS Uersns BIRDS.-Wboeve engages
in shooting small birds is cruel man who
ever aids in eSterminating rats is q bonefao-
tor. We should like some one to give ua
inc ooneht of their experience in driving
out these pests We need something be-,
sides dogs, cats, and trapsfor this business.
Scientific Americaa. n Y.
Be94 See "CosTAR's" advertisement above. =.
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1866.

1NCRFASB OF RATs.-The Farmer's
Gazette tEnglish) asserts and proves by fig
ures that one pair of RATS will have a pro-.
geny ahd defendants no less than O6l..O50
in three years. Now, unless this immense
family can be kept down, they would con-,
sumo more food than would sustain 65,OOO
human beings.
Ba~ SEQ "CosTAn's" advertisement above.
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1866.

FARMERs AND HoUsEKEEPERs--:
should recollect that hundreds Of dollars
worth Of Grain, Provisions, &c., are an
nually destroyed by Rats, Mice, Ants, and
other insects and vermin- of which can
be prevented by q few dollars worth 6f
"CosTAR's'' Rat, Roach, Ant, &c., Exter-,
minator, Bought and used freely.
< BgA. Sold x. t7l'FtI.t
no. By SS stWHf S'' "H
An Druggists and Dealers everywhere
the South. tt.Y ~ "ti'%
BARNES, WARD g. CO., y3i
g4 Wholesale Agents,
New Orleans, La.
! june 5'66-lyr M
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"COSTAR'S" RAT EXTERNIINAToR'is
simple, safe and sure-the most perfect
Ratification meeting we have ever attend!
ed. Every Raethat can get It, properly
prepared. will eat 1t, and every one that
eats it will die. generally at some place a
distant rs possible from were 1T was taken.
-Loke ShSre. Mfch. Mirror N &
DD~ Sec "CosfAh's" advertisement above
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NE w S PRIN G GOODS
ID r Y GOOD S
A~I rM@MMMG
CHARLESTON : HOUSE,
sTOLL. WEBB ,& CO.,
BANCROFT's OLD STAND.
2S7 King st., doors Below Wentworth
WE have now opened a. splendid
Stock of Spring Goods, English,
French and American, which are of the
most desirable styles the markets can afford.
To planters furnishing the Freedmen either
for clothing or for barter with them. our
wholesale rooms offer every inducement.
Plantation goods in'every variety.
This being busy season with the planter
and he not able to visit the city, orders &C.
companied with city reference will meet
with prompt attention.
|. N. b. Samples, with price lists, sent to
any part Of the State. Our stock consists
in part Of
Blue Deninis, Brown Denims; Heavy Brown
Shirtings, Fine Sea Island Brown Shirtingr,
Bleached Shirtings, Bleaohed and Brown
Shirtings, Ga, 0-4, 1914, 1874 Plaid Blue
and Stripped Blue Homespuns. Bleached
and Brown Drills, Black French Broad
cloths. Hosiery and Gloves, Irish Linen by
the piece, Towels, Towelings, Linen DAM
ask, all qualities, Calicoes, all qualities,
Dress Goods, Domestic Ginghams, Fine
Scotch Ginghams, Spring Silks and Black
Silks, Colored Muslins, in every variety,
Fine French Muslins, White and Black
Goods, Farmerss Brown Linen Duck, Farm.
ers' Brown Linen Drills, Fancy Drills and
Cottonades.
Together with every variety to be found
in our line; which we offer OF,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
All Domestic Goods are sold at o very
small advance on Agents prices.
We would respectfully coll the attention
of the Planters, Merchants, and the citi,
zens generally of Fairfield District, 10 our
advertisement, and solicit call from them
should they visit the city. .
STOLL, WEBB & CO..
No. 287 King ST., doors below Wentworth.
Charleston, 8. C.
n Y. STOOL, Charleston,
CHARLES WEBB,
II. C. WALKER,
jan l8'66--1yr
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W,NNspono, Sept 2e.-cot,on--
% %, tax paid.
Country Flour, Ss5a9
Baltimore Flour $l4. l6 per barreh
Lard, 27to 30c per pound. Z,
Corn, Sl.55 LIS per buske,.
Peas, Sl.5o per bushel.
Bacon Sides. 27c per pound.
Shoulders, 23c. per pound.
Meal, sl.75 l.S0 per bushsh :.
Sorghum, soc per gallon nE y,
Salt, S. rr
Yarn, $3.50 -:
Butter 25c. per pound.
Eggs, l23 Is per dozen.
Tobacco; T'Ia %, As t9sl.io per pound.
CHARLorre, Sept. ID, l866:--Cotton.
Sales light. but we note, a better feel
ing and higher prices. Middlirg 90
cents, tax paid. nta s3
New Flour, $1,000. Northern
$3.50 400 per barrel. ''',
Bacon. 81 22c. per pound.
Corn, Sl.50 l.60 per busheS IN de.
mand. s.. sI.
Peas. Sl.45 l.50 per bushel.
Meal, 81 20 a, $l.75 per bu,hel.5
Wheat, $3.50. ea
Oats, rs 80 per bushel. f" .i'a.
Sorghum, SOC. per gallon.
Gold, $l!4O. r
Silver Sl,35.
~~~>~~~<SS~~o~-
CoLUARrA, Sept. 24.--Cotton, II to
%, gold; % to %, currency.
Corn, $l.45 to l.60 per bushel.
Flour, $l3 to 18 per barrel.
Oats, 80 to loo per bushel.
Peas, $500 to 2.25 per bushel. =
Hay, 50 25to 2.5O. q
Rice, Rangcon, prime, IL to l4c;
Carolina Is TO lee.
Tobacco, 4oc. to 200 per pound.
Coin, gold 43 to a..
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PLANTERS' HOTEL,
CORNER QUEEN AMI CHURCH STREETS,
CHARLESTON, S. c.,

CHARLESTON, S. c.,
O; W. & $. B. DENNIS, PrOpristors.
THIS splendid HOTEL will be opened on
i the 1st of October, on the European
system It has been remodelled and feftr-
hished throughout. This Hotel contains
over one hundred rooms, which will be re-
served chiefly for the use Of travellers and
transient guests. Competent assistants
havb been secured in every depaftrent; and
every attention will be paid to ensure com
fort to their customers. Tie Sleeping
rooms are. airy and CLEAN. The resturant
will be supplied with the best fare. the mar
ket affords, Porters will always be ready
to attend each arrival and departure OF
trains. The travelling public; transient
visitors and others, win find in II all the
luxuriss Of "a frst-class house, combined
with the Comforts OF home. The location is
finely adapted for business men and travel
TO give entire sktisfaction.
sept 1S-2m ~ ~
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Fractional currency TO the amount Of
S228, 8,s7l2l was redeemed by the redemption
division during the week. ..fsf 4a.
Tho disbursements Of the Government on
account Of the below named Departments
during the week were % follows: Wsr De-
partment, S673,47286; Navy Department,
b, ,Oe7, ,7lb.8s, Interior Department, S7s,-
1891; total, 1,7so, ,35s.os. -.
InrRlEsrrNa TO PAYxAsrERs.-The Pay
master General has just promulgated tho
following circulars
I Ill PArrAsfna asnlnAl's o.,Ics,
wAsnrSoron, Dec. Is, 1885.
/. The examining board, Of which Col.
T. p. Andrews Il president, organised in
special orders No. 394, Adjutant Generals
Once, November IL, 1854, will reconvene
in this city Wednesday, January Q, 1867, for
the examination Of such officers Of this De
pertinent y may be sent before It. Brev.
Lieut. Col. <. d. Judd, additional paymas.
ter, one Of the original members Of the
board, having been mustered out Of the SER
vice, Brew. Lieut. Col. w. R. Gibson 10 de-
tailed to an the vacancy. Brew. Lieut. Col
Thomas 8. Allison, another member Of the
board, not having been examined himself 4
hereby relieved, and the place on the board
will Be supplied by the detail Of Brew. Lieut.
Col. @. Holmes, additional paymaster. The
board will therefore consist Of Col. T. P
Andrews, retired paymaster general Q. 8. A.
Brew. Lieut.. Col w. r. Gibson, additiona
paymaster; Brew. Lieut.. Col. O. Holmes, I'D
ditional peymaster. sl,
o. The Examining Board, Of which Breve
Brig, Gen. Hiram Leonard 10 president, or
| ganised In the same 8. o. 394, will reconven'
| at Ban Francisco % soon % practicable ate
the receipt Of this circular, for the eIamins
ton Of such oficers ss may be called befor
II, and who have not already been examined
'Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Charles
Sprsgue, member Of the original board, no
himself having been examined. 10 relieved q
such member and his vacancy 6lled BY tn
detail Of Brevet Lieutenant Colonel 3.
Webb. The board will therefore consist Q
Brevet Brigsdier General Hiram Leonard
Deputy Plymaster General q. 8. A
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel w. F. Goult
Additional Paymaster; Brevet Iieutsnaz
O Colonel r. 8. Webb, Additional Paymsste
The rules Of procedure prescribed in Giro,
lar No. 20 Of this Office, dated November 1.
1864, are, as heretofore, in force for the gu
dance Of these Boards.
By order Of the Secretary Of War.
B. W. BRIcR,
Paymaster General.
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THE WASHINGTON HOMEOPATH.
IC DIsPRNsARY.

INHE WASHlNGlON hOMuOT hlH-
10 DIsPRNsARY.
Ths charitable institution, 50 much needed In thi
city, will open on MONDAY, October -. on street,
sli, between Twelfth and Thirteenth.
GUARDIANS:
HENRY D. COOKE, ESQ.,,
CHAKLRB KNAP, ESQ,
JOSEPH H. BRADLEY, ESQ,
wM 9. HUNTINGTON, ESQ.,,
GEORGE T. BAKER, ESQ,
HON. MONTGOMERY BLAIR
JOHN O. CLARKE, Treasurer.
T.s. VERDI, N. D., Secretary,
Al this worthy institution the poor people d cur city
will receive medical attsndsnss and medicines 's
charge.
tons, all those we'll disposed towards the poor ~
send their contributions TO- the Treasurer, John o.
CLARKE Esq of the Bank Of Riggs Co, or 70 the ses
rssry DR.. Verdi, sos street, between foursssntA
aad Riftssnth.
Ths rooms will be opened from so%p. m, daily,
Dn I. s. Verdi, Of washingtdn, snd 9. 9. Verdi. o
Gsorgstown, and any other physician Willing 10 Assas
In the good work, will be In attendance.
oss9.1 fR VERDI. y. D., SECRETARY
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slatiouaI Gepnblisau,
THE DEPARTMENTS.
,.. [oyvIcraL.] g,. r...
Z, "a ~ P,RoCL LAMATIoN.
,vmuv p~nssDaer or THE UNITE
ToYYIcrAL.1

az H.FHa zee =
isa,AoPRocL AMATIoN.
BYrnn pnnslDnsr or THE uHIrnD
so6 srAfns or AnEalOA,- q rr..
Whereas satisfactory evidence has been 70
ceived by me from bis Imperial Majesty the
Empsror Of France, through the Marquis
Dr MoxrHoLox, his Envoy ExtraordinAry
and Minister Pienipotentiary, that vessels
belonging to citizens Of the United States
entering any port Of France or its dependen-
ciss. on or after the lst day Of January, 1867,
will not be subjected TO The payment Of
higher duties or tonnage than are levied on
vessels belonging 10 citizens Of France enter
ing the said ports; ~ ,,,. .',g,..,.,s, ~
Now, therefore, I, ANDREW JoHxsoS, Pres.
ident Of the United States .of America, by
virtue Of The authority vested IN mo BY an
sct Of Congress Of the 7th day Of January,
1874, entitled "An act concerning discre.
tionary duties Of tonnage and imposts," and
by.an act in addition thereto, Of the Gath day
ofMsy. 1898, do hereby declare and proclaim
that on snd after the said lst day Of january
1885,, @ long as vessels Of the United Statei
shSliiba admitted 70 French ports on ths
terms Aforesaid, French vessels entering th'
ports Of tho United States will be subject y
no higher rates Of duty or tonnage thsn arr
levied upon vessels. Of United States in th'
ports thereof Va. Y s''s ,'s s.... -.4 -.
In tsstimony whereof, have hereunto se
my. hand and caused the Seal Of the Unitet
States to be hcreunto afixed. 'l' 5, ar sl.
Done q the city Of Washington, thi'
.,s,r twenty-eishth day Of December, il
the year Of our Lord eighteel
[nAi-1 hundred and sixtysix, and 0
I'd the Independence Of the Unite
States Of America The ninety-frst.
q rs. ANDREW JOHNSON; .
BY the President: .- -r
a.. WILLIAM II. SEwARD,
..--.-.,,,-.... Secretary Of State. /,
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DsrARrxsHr o. sfArs, |

WAsHiNoroN, Ooosmosr ~, Aooo'
information has been received st this De-
Partment from Mr.. GEoRas F. SEWARD, the
Consul General Of the United States at
Shanghai, China, OF the death, on the 18th
Of September last, at Shanghai, Of JoHS
K1so, former resident Of San Francisco,
Cal.
The legal representatives Of the deceased
can obtain further information by addressing
this Department. o..
The national Republican., 1866-12-31

TIE SkcRrrARY or WAR has directed Gen.
Sheridan, commanding the Department Of
the Gulf, that at posts In that department
where cavalry is stationed, all horses in the
Quartermsster's Department ft for service
will be turned over TO cavalry companies,
and hereafter mules will be used in the Quar-
termaster's Department, and no horses will
be purchased for its use. All posts stwhich
cavalry has been assigned the mounting Of
infantry will in the future be discontinued,
unless upon special occasions, and the horses
heretofore assigned for that purpose are or.
dered to be turned over to the cavalry.
NAVY BULLETIN FOR Dsc. 22D.-Ordered-
Passed Assistant Psymaster John II. Ste-
venson, to the Pawnee on January lst, Sec
ond Assistant Engineer John Livre, to the
Madawaska.
Granted Sick Leave Of Absence-Paymas-
ter Geo. A. Sawyer.
Resigned - Second Assistant Engineer
Owen Jones; Passed Assistant Paymaster
Edward Sherwin.
Detached-Second Assistant Engineer o..
car Lewis, from the Madawaska and ordered
to the Huron.
PREPARING LIsT.--Major Stitt. the Par
don Clerk, has been busily employed for
some time past in making out q list Of par
doned rebels, to be furnished to the House
Of Representatives in answer to their resolu-
tion calling on the President to furnish the
same The list Of all the high rebel officers,
members Of the rebel Congress, and gradu-
ates of West Point who joined the rebellion,
has been completed, and will be furnished to
the House on the opening Of the session after
New Years day.
TIE GENERAL LAND OFFIoE.-The Hon.
Samuel W. Hill, agent for the Lac La Belle
Harbor Improvement Company Of Michigan,
has fled with the Commissioner list Of Sc
lections, embracing 100000 acres, the full
quantity allowed BY the act Of Congress ap-
proved July 8, 1866, to aid in the construc.
ton Of ship-csnal to connect the waters Of
Lake Superior with the lake known as Lac
La Belle. The list d now undergoing ex.
animation, with view Of carrying the selec-
tions into patent ut an early day.
| CONSCIENCE MoSEY.-Ireasure Spinner
on Saturday received $3.50 from person in
Augusta, Georgia, which is sent for Gov.
ernment horse, lost while in the writer's pos.
session.
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NAvr DEPARTMENT,

.i' wAsursaros, Dsssnbsr 20. 1855.
Onicers Of the Navy and Marine Corps, in
the city of Washington, arc notified to A.
semble at the Navy Department at Ills
= m. on Tuesday, January l, 1867, for the
purpose Of paying their respects to the Presi.
dent Of the United States. Officers will ap.
pear in frock coat, epsulettes, cap, sword
and sword knot. GIDEON WELLES,
Secretary Of the Navy.
The national Republican., 1866-12-31
FOR FURNISHING AR
TICLEs AT THB WARRINGTON NAyY-YARD.

NAVY PAInAsrHR's OEBIoA,
wAsRiHoroS, d G. , Dec. %, 1855. I
Sealed proposals, to be endorsed proposals., will
be received At this ONCE until IL the nrst day OF
January 1867 for the following supplies tohieA Huss
b Of ne very best qualify to be delivered free Of sx-
psnss and Government tag, at the Washingtep navy
yard and suec 70 tie usual inspecton ereat to wit:
BUREAU OF ORDNANCE
g. 800 lsiIty Ave hundrod) pounds round and square
Bar Iron.
800 thrse hundrsd) pounds round asd square Cast.
steel.
], 100 eleven hundred) pounds Shear Steel
% Uwsnty -two) dozen Files.
275 two hundred and seventy hye) pounds Brass Wire
(one) barrel boiled Lnseed oil
500 Uhree huudrsd) pounds pure White Lead oil.
800 Nhree hundrsd) pounds Brandon . Brown Paint.
$40 (thrse hundred) bushels Charcoal
BURELU OF sTkAk KNaINEKRIRa.
!, 800 (siItssn hundred pieces young White Hickory,
for cog wheels.
rs Vvsnty. .avs) seamless Brass Tubes for boilers.
1 -FOUR four inch syphon Pumps.
Rssponsibls security required for the prompt and
faithful delivery Of supplies awarded. Blank form.
,olth Jsthsr pdrieuldrs for eddsrs 70 be had q This
oAes. CALVIN g. JACKSON,
deiT.N Paynaster United States Navy.
The national Republican., 1866-12-31

ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF BURGLARY
Detectives Clsrvos and MoDevitt, who were on
trusted with the detection Of the robbers OF the
store Of Mr.. Magrudsr, on D street, near Seventh,
which took place few nights ago, have arrested
two suspicious oharaotsrs who they have reason to
believe were concerned In the burglary. Tbs names
Of the parties apprehsndsd cannot at present bs
given until further investigation Of the case has
bean mado
The national Republican., 1866-12-31

THE APPROACHING Price FIGHT.-The
mill between Sam Collysr, Of Baltimore, and John
Modlade, Of New York, takes place near Havrs do
Grace, Nd, on the 18th instant. Betting on the
result among the fancy" Is lively, the odds st
least In Washington, being in favor Of colysr, the
Baltimoreap
The national Republican., 1866-12-31
AUCTION 9ALEa
RY W. L. WALL & CO., Auctioneers.

pY w. L. WALL 4 CO., Auctioneers.
storss SIS and SIT south corner Of Psnnsylys,,s
avenue and Ninth street. =
RICH AND VALUABLE rURs, ROBES, Ss.,
BY CATALOGUE
ON MONDAY noRHINo, DsCRnBER 81,
kvery lot warranted perfect and true 10 NAME aAd 10
bs sold without at suction rooms ssmmsns
ng q 10 clock comprising the largest and mest costly
lot Purs ever offered In Washington city By catalogue
embraeing real
HUDSON -BAY sABLRs,
MINK sABLIs, IA
SIBERIAN soUIRRILs,
FRENCH YIrCH,
In the latest and most ;hionsbs x
CoLLARHrTs
Cipls. &s., As.
ALSO,
full sssosnent Of asats Gloves and Mumsrs a,d In
''Fiass: RSCka ~ noTSriis s5;5sh HHsist isstAyrR
BLACK BAR,
70 PRAfRII WOLF.
RI6cooH,
large variety Of hno driving Gloves snd asu.sisss
They bsas consignment from Of The ,ssvssl IN.
porting and manufacturing houses In New York
Wsnvits especial attention Of buyers 10 this sale Of
valuable Fur % the stock is Of this years
"N' SALE POSITIVE
portion Of the most desirable goods remain TO BE-
". L. WALL CO.,
dsS0.n Auetioassrs.
The national Republican., 1866-12-31

SENT TO THE WoRKHoUsx.-Fran Haley,
an Irishman, was arrested BY 0niosr Wallingsford
last night a. . suspioious character, and sent to
the workhouss for thirty days.
The national Republican., 1866-12-31
Tho Presiaen ~ New Years Love.

Tho Presiaon - New Years Loveo.
ApyufAxr GlHslAL's 0SYIcH,
.r. wAsnnoron, Dss. 81, 1855.
Omcers Of the army in this city will as
semble In uniform at the Adjutant Generals
Office at quarter past eleven o'clock q. m.
tomorrow, January l, and thence proceed
to pay their respects to the President Of the
United States. 3. D. TowNsExD,
60. Assistant Adjutant General.
The national Republican., 1866-12-31

DY w. L. WALL & CO., Auctioneers.
ID Original Horse and Carriage Baaaar,
9s LeuisiauA avenue.
SALE OF HoRsRs, cARRIAaEs, HARNEss, ke., kc.
On SATURDAY MORNING, Dec. 2o at 10 clock, We
viii sell, at the Bazaar number Of Saddle, Carriage
and Work Horsss, u full description a sas) eomprsing
about "
FIFTY HoRsIs
Many good Work, Saddle and Harness Horses,
oss Bay Mare eight years old, can trOt in about three
oas sIeslIsnt Buggy, Harness, 10.
ALSO,
large collection Of New and Second hand Busgss,
Rosksways. Carriages, Wsgons, sad other vshielss,
Two new jenny Lind Wagons, built In this city.
Buggy and Harness.
New and Second hand Harness. Saddles, Carriages H.,
At private sale.
Regular sales days, russdays Thursdays, and satur-
Carriages and Harness always on private sale.
ds2s W. L. WALL CO.. Austs
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r ARGE LOT OF UNSERVICEABLE
IL oUARfIRMAsrIR PROPERTY At AUCTION.
CHrIH ouARrHRnAsrlR's 0yvIos,
DEPor OF wAsIIHaroH,

u
Curry ouAnrx,xAsrss's oyyIos,1
DEPor OF wAsIMaroE,
q w M
s!Ss!s Siii be :sid At public .ussos. = IisSoLi
ss a;a S., T.
y: y y: sss sss Ss.l. e.. - s,ss:: s..:, ,.,,,,
$500 lbs. wrough Scrap Iron.
$500 lbs. Cast Scrap Iron.
issSss is: is:. fls. fls TssS. Hs;. ,..s.;. T,sss
Sass lbs. Log Chains.
i'SSsss fs:s f.. im! ia,!: Fir: Hose.
6o6 feet leather do.
1877 sets Wheel Ambuianes HayAsss.
lts sets Lead Mule HarHssA
Wagon saddles.
scsof ssns... s
i,sSc aor:: and Mule Collars.
LES Head H.t.r..
= Txo:hsr: Inb.l..s...
90 wagon wheels.
is Ambulanes wheels
scyiindrieai Steam Boilers.
2karins Clssks
lo7 Coal stovss.
q oaes oSsir..
70 water Casks.
le2 Barrels.
| II drindstonss.
Together with shovels Picks, Spades, Ares, Wasoa
whlps, Cart Harness, Biieksniths Toois, Tia Ware,
Terms: Cash In Government funds
Goods must b removed within e, d.y: from date Of
, A'.i.t.n. aa.rt.rn..tsr Gsn.rl,.
dsls-ts Brsvst Major General, U.a.A.
The national Republican., 1866-12-31

DIsrMBUfI0N OF AGRICULTURAL SEEDs.-
Commissionsr Newton, Of the Agricultural Bureau,
The national Republican., 1866-12-31
ERAME BUILDING AT AUCTION.

CHnr opAnrnanAsrsn's orp,cs,
DHror or wAsHIIafoH,
WAsHIIeroI, D. O., December n, lsse.
Wnl BE- sold at public auction, on HkIDAY, JsA.
nary 1856, at 10 ocloek under the direction Of
Brsvet Lisutsnant Colonel JAMES r. MOORK, A. O. n.
ons Frame Building, soxsl feet, and
Two Sinks,
Situated on Il street north between rhirteenth and
Hourtssnth streets west esntguou 10 Medical Nuseum.
Terms: Cash, In Government funds
D. II. RUCKIR,
Assistant ouartermastsr General,
de9s-d Bvt. Maj Gen. United States Army.
The national Republican., 1866-12-31

TURNISHE ROOMS.-SEVERAL
Il Double and Single Neatly FURNISHED ROOMS
For Rsst Apply st No. as street, between Eighth
aud Ninth near Post OAes ds1o.As
nICKED UP ADRIFE-ONE YAWL
BOAT The owner San have the sams By calling
a. oar wharf, d the foot Of Seventh street. proving
ownsrship, aad paying shsrgsI , nav
Nds9o.s 466 Minth street, between and
The national Republican., 1866-12-31
LOCAL NEWS.

The OPENING OF rHR NEw SKATING PARK.
According TO snnounosmsnt the new skating pond
at the foot Of Ninstssnth street opened on Bat
urdsy afternoon. Judging from the large sttsnd-
Of persons Of both sexes st the opening Of the
Park, this sntsrpfi1s will prove successful ons.
The fair sex were out In large numbers. and ap-
psrsntly enjoyed themselves hugely. The occasion
was rendered especially enjoyable BY the presence
Of the Marine bank who treated the festive skaters
to . 6ns selection Of music. The park will Be
opened every day at 2 o'clock p. 70. should the
weather prove favorable.
A FINE MUSICAL ENrERTAISxEsT.-The
Concert Of the Conservative Army and Navy Union,
at Odd Fellows Hall, on Saturday evening last,
proved . success 20 far ~ the singing was oon.
esrnsd. The Concert was pstronissd BY small
audience, owing 10 the ooldnsss Of the weather.
Col. O'Bisrns's predatory address was listened TO
with the greatest attention, aftsr which the pub.
lishsd musical programme was successfully carried
out by the talented srtistss advertised 70 spps.r
The recitation Of the "Od Grenadisr's Story, BY
by Mr.. Frank O. Bangs, was finely given, and duly
appreciated BY the audience.
FIRrs.-Yesterday morning an alarm OF
Ore was sounded, which originated In negro
shsnty on Third, between Virginia avenue and
street. The flames were soon sItinguishsd BY the
Mrs. Newman. Loss about $50.
At about half.past seven, last night, an alarm Of
Are was sounded from box No. 63 The hrs depart
msnt promptly responded, and succeeded In qusnoh-
ing the flames, but not until they had damaged the
property Of Mr.. Hammersy, the proprietor, 10 the
| extent Of about $500. The hrs originated from .
| dsfectiye Cue
The national Republican., 1866-12-31

sAxrrARY.-Sergeant Greer, chief Of the
Sanitary force, nakss the fsllswiag report for The
pssssdilg too week.: Nsiansss rspsrtsd, 1o6j
slatsd % wasrsats II srfssts fer Violating sani-
tasy laws issasA 10, snssnt Of Anssinpsssd, $780,
and dead animals fsncvsd, ~.