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DECENT WORKS.

DECENT WORKS. go
LIFE OF MICHAEL ANGELO. By HzsxAx 0afnH. ]
Mos EHs sG ~ auMSS LIFE. By E1r.l,rlr \
Bo1 TsSfssG SsArSSscH1sx OF THE STEAM lse,xr
ITs T kAasSWs4 Apf ac VIII ~
iMNiss:TFlRb G4oM FOR iThE MAnUfHCIGRE
AND ENGAGEMENT OF ENGINES OF RyERX
CLASS New Edition. $50:
BOURN BIS HANDBOOK OF THE STEAM BM.gIhnH
TIE TIE STEAM ENGINE sa.S.
THE STUDENTS PRACTICAL CHBMeTBY.g =
Text Book on Chemical Physics and lnorganie
and Organic Chemistry. BY hHNRr AohfVAs
A., and A. r. LEEDS, 4. n: q; -, ,.ov .vcu
LOUIS NAPOLEON, THE DESTINED nOMAkCa
OF THE W0RLDs AND TIE n.I g4.is "
TH6 1HH On PERSONAL RELIGION. Being
Al treatise on the Christian Life. In Its two ehi3t
elements, Devotion and Practice. By :. =.
GoULBURN, D. D.. 81. ~. ~ rsv
Lynn sAb aM FaiTA From AHE EsicA f0ffs.
Selected and arranged by Rev. 9. 7. kiDsA.
A TEXT BOOK OF GEOLOGY. Designed for
sshoSf and cs s SHk p sH d CORA
p,h TAN IL MRS p RiT iSpRIEk R9iYAn STORY
~ OF THE TINES OF WHiTFIELD AND THE
WESLEYS. By the author Of the Chroniciss
of the Schonbefg Gotta Family 10
W0ODHOU8K & PARHAMs
Qate James Woodhouse b Co..
Governor street, near Main.
BOOKS SENT BY MAIL FREE OF POSTA0E On
receipt Of the prices. =.
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Nebraska Legislature.

OMAHA, February l2-The Nebraska Legis-
lature adjourned yesterday Resolutions en-
dorsing President Johnson's administration
were passed almost unanimously. Bills pro-
vidng for a geological survey of the Territory
and liberal provisions to induce emigration
were also passed.
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1t is said of DR.. Bascom, the Methodist
clergyman, that his eloquence was such that
on one occasion the whole congregation arose
and pressed towards the pulpit. He once so
excited Henry Clay that the latter exclaimed,
"Well done, Bascom Give 1t TO them GIVE
it to them -
A western soldier who had been through all
the campaigns and shared in many of the
fiercest battles of the war, writes from his
home that che never realized the horror OF
war till he got home to Indiana and found his
gal married to n stay at-home dry-geods
clerk"
The car house and machine shops of the Ohio
and Mississippi Railroad Company opposite
St. Louis were burned on Monday. Loss,
OK, 600.
Colonel Whitaker, of Kentucky, brother Of
Major General Whitaker, committed suicide
at Frankfort, Kentucky, on the 10th, by shoot
ing himself. with pistol.
4 member Of the Society of Friends was dis
owned by the Monthly Meeting of New YORK,
a few days ago, for having piano in his house
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A. n. CHRISTIAN, II. D. Q. y. oASDos0'
BENJAMIN BATES. 's
A H. CHRIS titan q co.,
IA BOOKSELLERS AND STATI0NER6.
MAIN STREET, OPPOSITE SPOTSW0OD HOTEL,
keen constantly on hand well.selected stock o.
MEDICAL AND MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS.
SCHOOL BOOKS, embracing all the best texs
books In English, French, Latin, Greek and ger.
found full and unsurpassed.
Medium. Demi. Crown and Cap Blank Books, In
every style. Memorandum, Bank and Pass Book,
in great variety. Copying Presses, Books and Ink.
Oil and Blotting Paper, Notarisl Seal Wafsnt -.
Photographic Albums, Work Boxes, Writing
Desks, Gold Pens, together with great variety
Of Fancy Goods, Prayer Books, Bibles and Hymn
Books.
liberal discount made to teachers. Country or'
ders will receive prompt attention. Ns-0
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Negro HING nv n Mob.

Knoxville, TENN, February IA negro
was yesterday hung by mob for shooting
Lieutenant Colonel Ayre, of the First Ten
nessee cavalry.
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MAsoSIc.-The Grand Lodge of Pennsylva.
MIA has authorized Most Worshipful Grand
Master Orr to draw upon their treasurer for
the sum of one thousand dollars, in aid OF the
Grand Lodge of South Carolina. In addition
to this, considerable sums have been donated
by the New York and Pennsylvania lodges in
behalf Of local lodges in Columbia, 5. o., and
elsewhere
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pr;v;,ege AI,owed Captain semmes.

WASHINGTON, February l4.-Captain Semmes
has been allowed the privilege of exercise in
the yard of the marine barracks. He appears
to be in excellent health.
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A YERS CHERRY PECTORALs EOH
n THE RAPID CURE OF cQgGHSr CON-
CHITIS, INCIPIRNT CONSUMPTION. AND YQk
Ab SV nee STAGES or rae DIsEASB. 80 vils
is the field oftsusefulness and 30 numeroug ere tne
cases Of It's cures that almost OF eCen-
try ab0unds in persons publicly known who 14ye
been restored from alarming Snd even deeHetu!e
diseases Of the lungs by Its use. when onoe e1e9y
It's superiority over every other expeetOrenfn 20
apparent TO escape observation and whcre - ~.
tues are known the public no longer hesitate wnes
antidote to employ for the distressing and 4en9eS.
GUS affections Of the pulmonary organs .MaS ~
incident TO our climate While many tnSerice fene:
dies thrust upon the community have milee 40
been discarded, this has gained friends ey eye0
trial conferred benefits on the sMietea my 81
never forget, and prodneed cures too numerous sn4
too remarkable TO be forgotten. -. I.
We can only assure the public thai ~ 9uauY
carefully kept up TO the best Il ever has 80: -
that !, may be relied on 70 do foz their Senet Al
Great numbers 81 Cisrsymsn, PAysisisns. 49,.
men, and eminent perSon1gye. 1exe - es1
names 10 certify the.unparslieied usSIgnce - -
Ismeeie: but space hers VII ncs yss a snr.s
fssas os VIA. .Iso fsii dssssp;ioss q 8. -
These who require an alternative msdfsfal -
purify the blood win ind AYKR's coy1cUID
ExrRacr or rSAxsAPA9ILLA the remedy - 49,
Try i once and yo1 viii knoy ~ ~ ~
Lowell, naNseknsslIs,
a "A a., no Analoys ovavwwbAra A 49, =
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GENERAL ROBERT T., LEg.-Some days ago
ington and he is said TO have been In this city
on Sunday. Both reports arc totally un.
founded. General Lee Is not, and mas not
been, either In Washington or In this city -
baltimore Gazette.
Who knows which story to believe
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Nor THE MAs.-On yesterday, called on
IA Gtaafs ZtffunQ. We found him cheerful
ana hr,sv AZ usual. He persists In calling us
= Al. ward. ~ Chicago Correspondence Leuisvitss
ys,,s~spnl
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Eight Hours a DAYS Work.

CINCINNATI, February 4.-The Ohio Legis-
Iature has passed a bill fixing eight hours as a
davis labor.
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PRESERVED GINGER AND
gAUCES.-Receiyed this day, i've cases PRE-.
SfRVED GINGER ten dozen WORCEsT RRsHiRE
SlIIcE. Ave dozen SOHO SAUCE, hyc dozen
AS y Is o DINDRIDsE 4 ANDERSON.
yYTINTER OATS, FOR SEED.-Six
wv hundred bushels PERNsYLyANiA WIZ
Tna OATS 10 arrive within o few days, for sale
by ttsa WILLIAM 7, KING 20.
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stsps have been taken In New York 20 secure
q charter for society 10 prevent cruelty 70
nnimafa.s z8at
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NUNS AND PISTOLS.-We invite the
~ attention Of the public to our stock OF
DOUBLE-BARREL SHOT GUNS,
BREACH-LoADING RIFLES,
Smith and NELSON'S celebrated
BREAcH-LoADiNG CARTRIDGE PISTOLS,
COLTS AND OTHER REVoLygRs,
CARTRIDGES,
POWDER AND SHOT,
ELEY's CAPS,
SHOT BELTS AND POUCHES.
POWDER FLASRs, &C.
Orders received for any kind OF sPokTiNe
AAA0 " ITCHRLL d TYLER,
aaii-ts zoe Main street.
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R0N AND BRASS FoUNDRIEs.

1LCO4S ~ A HO11tSH. : = .e,.o--o.--o---~
DRASS FOUNDRY would
ID inform nv old customers and the public gene
rally that my BRASS FOUNDRY is again In opera. "a.
tion and that am prepared TO NIL all orders In my
is en- Cary street, between Fourteenth and Fiji
teenth streets. ,,yyrro
la 22-ts w. =. JINnINo.
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IL tlate of the firm of Belyin & Atklnson,).
CABINET MAKER AND UNDERTAkER, having
located himself on GOVERNOR STREET, NEAR
THE OLD STAND OF BELYIN 4 ATKINSON, Is
prepared to serve his old customers and the public
generally with all articles in his line Among MS
assortment may be found some beautiful sets OF
CHAMBER FURNITURE, OF HIS OWN MAKE,
and is still manufacturing.
In the Undertaking Department may be found all
kinds of Coffins-Wood, Metallic and Glass Front,
Cloth covered, Silver trimmed Ladies' Casket-
perfectly air-tight-suited for transporting the
dead ,,uo
He is also sole agent in this city for Or; SCH0-
LEY'S PATENT DEOD0RIZING AIR-TlGHT COZ
FINS, prepared expressly for removing tns re-
nished at one-half the former price Of Metallic
Cases More than three thousand OF these Collins
have been sold within the last three years, and
in every instance have given entire satisfaction.
ia a-3m
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RICHMOND MUSICAL EXCHANGE
lss MAIN STREET,
NEAR THE Posi-
JOHN W. DAVIES 4 SONS,


MUSIC PUBLISHERS,
have constantly on hand in addition to their large
stock OF SHEET MUSIC and MUSIC BOOKS, a full
assortment Of PIAN0-F0RTES, CABINET Or
CANS and MELODEoNs, which they offer for sale
at low prices; also, MARTINS CELEBRApED
GUITARS; and are prepared to furnish every vari-
ETY. of BRASS, STRING and WIND 1NsTRU-
MENTS OF the most approved makers; Vl0LlNs,
FLUTES, CLARIONETs, FLAGEoLETs, DRUMS,
FIFEs, CoNCBRTINAs, FLUTENAs, ACCoR-
pRoNS, &C., and would call especial attention TO
their unrivalled assortment OF SUPERIOR
STRINGS for the VIOLIN, GUITAR, VloLoNsEL-
10 and HARP; MUSIC FoLIos, of every style !;
BLANK MUSIC PAPER, BLANK MUSIC BOOKS
and CARDS for BANDS and 0RCHEsTRAs;
MUSIC STOOLS, PITCH PIPES, TUNING FORKS
and HAMMERS, CLARIoNET. REEDS, nc.
The special attention of DEALERS, sEMlNA-
RIES, TEACHERS, MUSICAL SOCIETIES,
CHOIRs, AMATEUR CLUBS, and all persons
interested In MUSIC, is respectfully solicited to
the numerous advantages secured to them at this
establishment
and SOUTH. fel-E
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SPECIAL NOTICE.-E. B. COOK re-
- spectfully notifies his friends and the public
to No 98 Main street, two doors above Fourteenth,
adjoining the Times building and I Tenews the
sale of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE at residences,
STOCKS OF GOODS, Sc, &c. He will also attend
to the sale of REAL ESTATE, and promises to give
his personal attention to all sales entrusted to his
care.
share az natronape de Ism
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IRON WORKS,

VULCAN IRON WORKS,
CORNER OF BYRD AND SIXTH STREETS.
We are prepared to furnish at short notice. Bolts,
Nuts and Washers, all sizes; Grating and Iron
Work for houses Wrought and Cast Iron Fences,
all patterns; Tobacco Presses and Fixtures COM
plete and Machinery and Blacksmiths' Work gen.
orally. Steam Engines and Machinery Of all kinds
repaired on the most reasonable terms.
ARCHER GOODWIN,
de 2s-ts Post-ofice box NO. VT.
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II LINN EMAN, DYER AND
i 4. SCOURER, south side Of Marshall street, be-
tween Fifth and Sixth is prepared to do all kinds
Of DYEING, CLEANING and SECURING, in all It's
branches, at short notice. Give me call and ex-
anime for yourself
thankful for past favors, respectfully ask con.
tinuance of the same.
Ia 5-6m L.. LiNNEMAN.
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MITCHELL & TYLER,
Nl Dealers in
WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVERWARE,
CLOCKS, FINE CUTLERY,
SPECTACLES.
FANCY GOODS, &C., sc.
Our stock is entirely new, and embraces the most
desirable goods in our line, Foreign and American.
WATCH REPAIRING done in the best manner.
Cash paid for old SILVER and GOLD.
Call at the old stand, ,nrrru
de Its los MAIN oIhEEI.
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DIsPATCH JOB PRINTING HOUSE.

DISPATCH JOB PRINTING! HOUSE.
This establishment has been furnished with an EN-
TIRELY NEW OUTFIT OF STEAM PRESSES and
IMPROVED MACHINERY, and with everything
in the TYPE DEPARTMENT that the best Founders
could supply. and Is now prepared 70 execute
orders for every description of
PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL JOB PRINTING,
FOR MERCHANTS,
MANUFACTURERS,
MECHANICS,
AUCTI0NEERs,
BANKS,
RAILROADS,
. EXPRESS COMPANIES,
INSURANCE COMPANIES,
HOTELS,
RESTAURANTS,
B0ARDING HOUSES,
THEATRES,
CONCERT HALLS,
sHERIFFs,
CONSTABLEs,
LAWYERS,
DO'i'N' DENTISTS. co1,vors
and for all other persons, corporations and nstitu-
tions. We print
BUSINESS CARDS, CHECKS,
VISITING CARDS, NOTES,
CAT HOME" CARDS, DRAFTS,
WEDDING CARDS, PRICES CURRENT,
BALL CARDS, TITLE DEEDS,
SHOW CARDS, TRUST DEEDS,
ADMISSION CARDS, LEASES,
ELECTION CARDS, RECEIPTS,
TIME TABLES, TAX BILLS,
WAY-BILLS, LICENSES,
CIRCULARS, BONDS.
BILL-HEADS,
INSURANCE POLICIES, SHIPPERS RECEIPTS,
CALENDARS, STEAMERS BILLS,
NOTICES. DRUGGISTS LABELS,
BILLS OF LADING, TOBACCO LABELS,
MANIFESTS, CLOTHING LABELS.
BILLS OF FARE, DRAY TICKETS,
CONCERT BILLS, COAL TICKETS,
PROGRAMMES, WOOD TICKETS,
THEATRE BILLS, BREAD TICKETS,
SHOW BILLS, MILK TICKETS,
POSTERS, all sizes; REWARD TICKETS,
PASSENGER TICKETS, ELECTION TlChEIs.
CERTIFICATES OF STOCK,
RENEWAL CERTIFICATES,
MANUFACTURERS LABELS.
All work ordered will be done in the most artistic
manner and at VERY Low PRICES.
COLORED PRINTING OF ALL KINDS. fe u
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CERTIFICATES OF STOCK,
RENEWAL CERTIFICATES,
MANUFACTURERS LABELS.

All work ordered will be done in the most artistic
manner, and at VERY Low PRICES.
CoLORED PRINTING OF ALL KINDS. fe II
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TUST RECEIVED,
81 so boxes LEMONS,
25 boxes ORANGES,
Is boxes LAYER RAISINS,
500 COC0AHUTS,
so drums FIGS, .-..,,,,
boxes LEMON AND RASPBERRY SYRUP,
PICKLES, SHEL.LED PEANUTS,
sARDINES, PRuNES, &C.. for sale by
d. CATo0NI, No. 81 Main street.,
fel3-st opposite 81. Charles Hotel.
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John DUULE1 rtSptclIuIy IHViteS
81 the attention of his friends and the public to
his large stock of HATS and CAPS for gentlemen,
boys and children, which comprises all the styles
and qualities now used. He has, in consequence
of the scarcity of money reduced consid ersbly the
prices Of these goods As well as the fine qualities
OF Hats, a good stock Of low -priced WOOL HATS
will be kept on hand.
His stock of Ladies' FURs is large, containing
some beautiful CAPES, HALF-CAPES and MUFFS.
These goods he is selling now at cost TO close out
the stock. They are well worth the attention OF
the ladies.
He is now getting the beautiful DERBY HAT for
rate prices ia 26-ts
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NOTICE is hereby given that, at the
IN expiration OF three months from this dat, APP
nlieatit,ii will be made TO the Washington and New
hrleans Talegraph Company for renewal OF CEk.
TIFfCATR oF Two sffAEES OF STOCK IL sala
company held In the name OF James ~ iayins,
and dated Hath December 1854, and numbered ivvs,
the original having been lost or mislaid
d Rss ssa1isms aays' '''s' JIM. TAYLOR
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TyYLER'S COMPOUND SYRUP OF
i. GUM ARABIC will be found . most pleass!t,
safe, and speedy remedy for coughs, =, soalds,
lions Of the throat and lungs. It's superior e@easy
in arresting stubborn coughs and the hrst STAGES o.
ciated by most families and physicians: Pries, &
cents Der bottle, CORNER OF baltimore AID
HIGH STREETS, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND.
created quite demand without the aid q edxer.
Using, ffe e-1m*1 JAHR6 BAL1kk.
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THE TERRITORY OF COLORADO

Senator Chaffee, of Colorado, received teie-
gram to-day dated Denver, February i2th,
saying that the Territorial Legislature, oy
tions asking Congress TO admit the State INTO
the,Union. They set forth that 1t is deemed OF
vital Importance to the interests OF the Ierrl-
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TOHN w. RISON, APOTHECARY
d AND DRUGGIST, CORNER OF MAIN AND
THIRD STREETS, has In store, and Offers low foI
cash, DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, FANCY
ARTICLES, SOAPS, PERFUMERY, &C., &c.
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A SINGULAR HABITATION.-On Saturday,
Officer Connolly saw three boys. named job n
O'Neh, Edward DE Corsey and Patrick Camp
he attempted 10 arrest them and they took
refuge beneath the pier. The officer followed
them, and after proceednga short distance be-
meath the pier was surprised 10 find = house
about fifteen feet long by eight high, cOnsruc-
ted by boards and I'm eIs. stolen, in all proba-
bIhty- III The vicinity. The foundation had
been raised nigh enough 10 escape the high
tide. The floor was covered with mating.
and the premises Contained cooking stove.
TWO l. Myths of pipe, tea and coffee pots, tn
plates, cups. stools, one or two old chars, and
quite number Of other articles. A small
pantry at one end OF this singular habitation
contained 4 quantity o. tea, sugar, bacon.
bread, potatoes and other PROVISIONS, all of
which had doubtless been stolen. This place
lad afforded refuge tor twelve or fifteen va
grant they es- whose depredations We're con-
hLed principally 10 the wharves and groceries
adlacent.-N !. COPJms rctdT idrertiSer
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$50 SEVENTH STREET 1872
TO THE CITIZENS OF THE DISTRICT AND
VICINITY

have recently enlarged my store giving me
greater business facilities, and have correspond
1neIy enlarged my stock of the following Goods to
which respectfully request your attention when
making your purchases:
PAPER HANGINGS, of foreign and dsmesti,
manufacture.
DECORATIONS for Halls. sa'oons. &c
BORDERS, CENTERS MEpALrIONs AND
FIRE BOARD PRINTS
STATUES and PAPER CURTAINS
GOLD WINDOW SHADES, OF Buff, Pearl Stone
Lavender, Brown, Chocolate, Tan, and Green
grounds,
WINDOW SHADE HOLLANDS of diffe-ent
widths, in Green, Blue, Butt, and White and
warranted genuine Scotch,
SHADE FIXTURES. complete, .t..
RUSTIC BLINDS, CORDS, TsssELs, &c,
TABLE and STAIR OIL CLOTH, o.
And very large and Complete stock Of
SQUARE and OVAL PICTURE FRAMES in
Gold, Walnut, Rosewood, and Ebony
FLAMES of every description made to order.
N. B-I have also added to my store q small
PICTURE DEPARTMENT,
where amateurs and the public are invited to call
and inspect the few
GOOD PICTURES
which have on hand.
Acknowledging many obligations to my friends
and the public during the last nine years, 1 vet
earnestly solicit their continued favors and sun.
Port. l.. J. ROTHROCK
$50 and Asa, Seventh street,
opposite Patent once.
10 I6 cow loon. Unien. s "
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THE EVENING STAR.


A SUICIDAL MANIA.-rne Hartford Tts.ss. OF
GOnray eve nIDg, makes record of five sui
cIdes, all OF which occurred in that city IA the
short period Of twenty Jour hours. The first
Is the case OF X. J. Bodies, a shoemaker, fifty
years of age, who took strychnine IN a fit OF
jealousy OF Mrs. shaw, with whom ha had
lived IN intimate relations. In an affecting
note found upon his body il appears thar he
effected bis death by poison because he had
seen Mrs - sitting very closely and loving
TO some men"
Miss Hills, coIcred woman, Ieaped into
the river, on Sunday evening, but was rescued
by some young men who saw he plunge. she,
however, insists upon her wish TO die. ..
Leander G. Freeman, killed himself al his
boarding house, on Sunday evening, by a
pistol hall shot directly through the heart. No
caUse he ssigned for the act. He was a man OF
industrious habits; had 5000 in the bank, and
STAG were found ia his pocket.
At eight O'Clock on Monday morHing, a
young gIrl, only 10 years of age, who had been
stopping at a house of doubtful reputation, at
tempted suicide by drowning, but was rescued
and sent 10 her home in Newark. N. J.
To complete this list of suicides. the body OF
man IS years old, was found in the woods
near Norwich, on Monday morning, with the
top OF has head blown of.
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GALE OF STEAM BOILER. FORCE PUMPS
- WATER PIPE, FIRE PLUGS, &c,
comprising
THE WATER.WORKS AT GIESBOR0 n n

Qudrtermaster Generals QFee, First Decision.
WdShtHgton, u. c., June 10, 1866.
~ order CT the Qusrtermester General, there
under the direction Of Captain Ge6rse T. BroWp,
ing, A. 2. Nj, on FRIDAY, July Is 1870, at II
O'Clock M: the following described public prop
ONE STEAM BOILER. 80 feet long and feet
IN diameter, with two ~ inch return 1ues maae
OF inch tcle iron, with all the necessary appnr-
teDanees lnclpdipg cast iron front, gauge cocks,
giote valves, feed pump, smoke stack and hood
steam gauge; ashcroft patent CRATE bars nj De-
rfa51Iis all s1Os
PUMPS, No s. ls-inch cylinder. inch stro ke, 25-
horse power each, and each capable OF pumping
end forclsg 100 600 gallons OF water per day Con,
couplings, bends, elbows, double valve oil cnps
&c. These Pumps are comparatively new and in
large SUantity of WATER PIPE. as so,,ow..
- s,noS3 3 feet S;ineh cast iron water. Pipe,
so feet 2.inch wrou ght. iron -
St feet 7s-inch cast iron :.
600 feet = inch g
I,6Oo feet Inch =. =.
Thirty one CAST Iron FIRE PLUGS (Avres,
patent.l with all the necessary connections, sucn
as rs bends atop cocks. oil ows, four way pieces
THE TOOLS, &c, requi red for makin g alter s,ions
machines ts1s and dies plyers, crabs, drills,
The Depot is accessible by water. and vessels Of
the largest class can be loaded at the wharf
Terms: Cash: in Government funds.
fore the first DIST day of August next
A boat for 9iesboro will ieave the Sixth street
wharf every honr during the day Of sale.
Any further Information that may be desired
will be given upon applieati On, in person or by
letter to Captain George Browning, A. O. NJ ,
diesboro' d. O. or at this I ntfis: rx,r
Brevet Brig Gen y. y. A.. in charge
je 20ts First Division. Q. NJ. G.. o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-06

Il MEETING OF WAsHERwOMEy-Am eetInv
OF the ColOrcd washer women of Jackson Miss
was held few days ago, TO adopt a preamble
and resolutions IN regard 10 their wages The
preamble sets forth tfrt .'under the influence
OF TIE present high prices of all the necessar
les OF ltie, and the attendant high rates of rent
~bht our wages remain very much redu eed
We, me wasberwCmen Of the city OF Jackson
stale ~ MlssissIppi, think II impossible TO live
upriently and honestly in laboring for the
present daily and monthly reeompenseH They
therefore unanimously AL rec 10 charge eel 50
Per day Tor washing, sl5 per month for family
washing and $40 a month for washing for
single individuals" Ihe resolutions further
say that III any one belonging to the class of
~asherW omen shall violate this they shall b /,
liable 10 fine regulated by the class
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-06

LTTENFT AT BANK RoBBERY.-An ex-
raord3nary bank robbery was attempted IN
Aiiaht,l- ga. J une =, by = man who gave his
ZANE as william Young. About Ten O'Clock
III me morning ne entered The Atlanta National
baES through an open window The cashier
aR another gentleman were standing near the
end Of the counter, out YOun. was concealed
from them by an anFle. He took several pacs<-
ages OF money from the counter aud thre v Them
out OF he window into an alley. Ire cashier
Tearing anolse, went toward tnat end OF the
counter, and saw the thief m the acJ OF esca-
ping nom the window. He was IT time IN
seize him D. one leg and hold him IN TIE
C'tsr gentleman ran around ani - I'D him
OUTSIDE. In this position he was fIrid untiI he
police came and secured him. The pacxxgss
OF money be al thrown out amour I'd 20 ten
thousand tiye hundred dollars. Being unable
10 give bonds, ne was committed 70 jail. He is
quNa young mar, and says he came from
Mobile.