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sfhE S6TEF * TIFF HN
THE II H9 ~ ,sA sUrREmE O9URT OF
ABLE IMPROVED REAL ESTATE AT THE
CORNER OF VIRGINIA AVENUE AND
SOUTH Q STREET, (ISLANDD AT AUG
on WEDNESDAY, the 2lst instant, at o clio tx
p m In front OF the premises, shall proceed to
sell as guardian Of the orphan children of John
A. Csssel, deceased the interests of said orphans
in and TO the following valuable property, viz
numbered south of Square four hundred aud sixty
three. 1885, beginning for the same at point on
inches from the corner OF Virginia avenue and said
open space, and running along said open space ~
{ street 50 feet inch, thence in southery direc-
uon IS feet inches, thence parallel wi tn south
80 feet 81 inches to the place of beginning and that
part Of said lot and square, beginning for the same
on Virginia avenue at point 80 feet 10 inches
from the corner OF said avenue and said open space,
and running thence along said avenue westwsrdly
e teet7 inches including foot pr ate alley to
including said alley, and binding with II 10 feet
inches thence eastwardly IL feet inches, tn nee
along south street IL feet inch thence south
wardly and at right angles TO Virginia avenue rs
On the ffst described lot is a nearly new, sub
stantial three:story and basement brick dwelling,
Win saSk hnlidingi contS,nlng Thirteen rooms
lures throughout, With speaking tuhes from two
upper rooms TO the kitchen; Also, vita two stair
from the back building On the other lot IS a con-
yeniently arranged frame dwelling containing
Terms, as prescribed by decres: One third cash,
(of which SlO0 down on day OF ssle;) balance in
chaser or purchasers, satisfactorily endorsed pay
able in and II menths from day Of sale, with in
terest.
The title has been perfected, and is now indispu-
table.
ALFRED G! ChssELL, Guardisn.
pts GREEN x WILLIAMS, Auct.
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q 1T Y ITEM g.

CROWDS visit the New York Dollar Gin
Store 20 grt ihrm splendid sets Of Jewelry and
P'H;'d Ware for one dollar and a free gift in
Guided, at No. IS6 Peuna. ave-
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DALLEY's MAGICAL PAIN EXTRACTOR is a
certain cure for Burns, Piles, Corns, Bunions
Rheumatism, Frost Bites and skin diseases
Try it; only % cents. Sold by druggists. com
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by J. q. MCGUIRE CO.. Auctioneers.
TRUSTEES SALE 9Ek VALUABLE FARM


On the sth day of March, 1856, will sell st the
auction room Of Jas. @. Mcclure a Co., corner Of
Psnnsylvanis avenue and 10th street, at O'Clock
bearing date the 18th day of February, 1850, and
recorded in Liber j. A No. l92, felios ~. 24s,
county, in the District Of Columbia, the following
described properly, lying and being in the county
Land more or lessl, improved by one fine new
two story Frame House, with back building, corn
house, barn and stables, and two buildings for
quarters.
This farm is situated on the road leading from
BenniEg's Bridge ts Marlboro, about two miles
from the bridge The most of the land 10 In clever,
additional fence.
Terms Sl,50O cash, and the balance in one and
tive years.
5000 will be required OF the successful bidder
at the time of sale.
All conyeyancing and stamps At the cost OF pur-
chaser M HANSON, Trustee.
fe 7-dts J. u. MCGUIRE a CO.. Ascts.
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PERSONAL.

n OTlCE-I forwsrR tine public from creditng
1 any person on my account from this date.
GEORGE 4. u. S0PER.
Washington, d. c., Feb. ., 1856. fe 9 ST.
VIZ PRINCE, 3s1 street, opposite Patent
w Office, the only practical STAMPER in the
District, wishes to inform his customers that he is
not connected with any ether Stamping concern in
this city. AS there are so-calied Stampers using
his name hence this notice. lie has only one place
on street. Weekly in receipt Of new patterns
which are male up at once. fs9
he. @. M. FOKD has removed to No Is East
II Capitol street. between lst and I'd. feb 7-lm+
DERSONAL-MISS SMITH La avorita Ciga
IL Store, 4611s 18th street, between X and
keeps constantly on hand fine Cigars aud Tobacco
at low prices. To prove it is by giving her call.
A NOTICE.
ALL PERSONS are hereby cautioned against
trusting any one on my account as shall pay no
debts except such as are contracted by my wife or
myself.
feb 3-3taw2ws JOHN p. PEPPER.
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Grand LARCESY.-W. n White, negro, was
arrested by Assistant superintendent Reed,
yesterday, for the larceny OF a gold watch,
the property of ZaChaTiah Carter. coIored. The
prisoner went 10 Carriers house TO bargain for
q watch. Garter was not At home, but his wife
saId she had gold watch which she would
sell If her husband consented. She put her
watch in the pocket OF a little boy and told him
to 90 with White TO her husband, and ask him
II she might sell il. On the way White per-
suaded the boy 10 let him have the watch, as
be (the boy might lose il. White went r. Car
ter and offered to bargain for a silver watch
which Garter had. Carter did not have the
watch with him, and White proposed TO go
back TO the house and wait for him. White
left, and took the gold watch, which has not
been recovered. Superintendent Richards sent
White 70 Jail for court. He has been out of Jail
only day or two.
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RY GREEN 3 WILLIAMS, Aucti9neers.

NALGABLE IMPROYEp REAL ESTATE SAFE
IN THE ALLEY BET. -FOUR AND-A HALE
AND SMITH SIS. AND PENNSYLvANTA
AND MISSOURI AVENUES, KNOWN AS
MARBLE ALLEY, AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
On THURSDAY, the 18th instant, ct O'Clock
D. m, we shall sell. in front of the premises part
of Lot OF Ground, Nos - and 2e, in Reservation ,
with the Ia proNements, consisting of two-storT
BBlCh HOUSE. which can be altered TO m axe two
good dwelling houses containing n all lisa Qare
feet OF ground, making il good inves tment
Terms: One third cas- bal snce IA elk twelve and
eighteen months, secured by deed of trust on the
premises.
Of the purchaser.
500 down when sold.
fe l0dts GREEN WILLIAMS Aurts
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v. 5 SUPREME Court, Feb. 81 ames For
sy'h, Esq, Of New York, was admitted an
attorney and counsellor of this court.
No. .. Thos. II. Newell master, ct al, claim
ante, &c, appellants, VS.. Alexander Norton.
The motion 10 fix a day for the hearing OF this
cause was argued by Mr.. Carlisle, Of counsel
Tor the appellees
n %. o. Louis DesObry, plaintiff in error, VS..
John Nicholson. The motion TO fix day for
the hearing OF this cause was argued by Mr..
wills for the defendant in error
No. 10. Charles II. Walker et al, appellants,
vs.. The Western transportation Company.
The argument Of this cause was con cluded by
Mr.. Rae for the appellants.
Adjourned until Tuesday.
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ElY W. b. LEWIS & CO, AuetIoneers
ID No. 3O7 Pennsylvania avenue.
CLOSING SALES OFpRy

At Mr.. 5. Samstag's Store, 7th street, near
street MONDAY NEXT, February IL. we shall
Dress Goods, Silks, Emhroideries, Bonnets, Feath-
ers, Ribbens, Flowers, &c. &c.
fe CIT w. b LEWIS co. Anita
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EDUCATIONAL.

R0RRoMEO COLLEGE. near PikesviIIe Balti-
Of this Institution opens on MONDAY, February5
The number Of pupils is so limited and the teachers
SO numerous that each all the personal
attention and instruction which is necessary TO en-
able him TO make thorough and solid progress in
his education. Two vacancies are to be a lied
Students of any age may enter at any time Oh
application to the Principal
"a lS-lm REY. Il. Q. 8. WALDRON.
CT. TIMOTHYS HALL.-The duties OF this ia
- stitution will be resumed on Sept. Is, 1865 For
forms, dc., see analogue and circular at the prin
ctpal bookstores OF this city, address the prfn
cipal. Z. PARSONS,
gu ii OstonsviHe, Md.
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TAEARY BIRDS MOCKING BIRDS,sxH
~ AND PARROTS, "
ava 7th street, between and III ~
as sun sTR HARTBRkeHT. .
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Rr JAMES Q. MCGUIRE 4 CO., Auctioneors.

TRUSTEE > SALE
BY virtue OF decree passed by the Supreme Court
OF the District of Columbia in chancery cause No
592. wherein Richard Il Clarke et al are complain
ants and Rice W: Payne ct al. are defendants,
shall sell at public auction, ON the premises on
MONDAY, the 25th day of February, 1856, at a.
O'Clock p: m. all that part of Lot No H. in Square
A, in this city, contained within the following
metes end bounds Beginning for the same at q
point IN the west line of the said lot distant y feet IL
inches in southerly direction from the northwest
corner of said lot and running thence south p feet
II inches, thence in an easterly direction with a
line parallel with the north line OF the said lot TO
the east line thereof, thence in a northery direc-
ton with the east line thereof TO its intersection
with line drawn in an easterly direction and par
ael with the said north line from the place of be-
ginning. and thence in a westerly direction with
the said last mentioned line reversed to the place
Of beginning, with the buildings thereon and the
alley, three feet wide, from the rear of the said
parcel Of land to the public alley in said square
The above property is situated on the east side of
a. street, immediately south Of Pennsy lvania av-
tnue, and is improved with a brick building
Terms of sale One half cash; and the balance at
six and twelve months, for which the notes Of the
purchaser, bearing interest from the day of sale,
secured TO the satisfaction of the trustee will be
taken, and lien retained on the premises sold.
All Conyeyancing and revenue stamps at the cost
of the purchaser
VIM. +. hATTINGLY. Trustee.
fe 10 cow j. q. MCGUIRE & co Auots.
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hAEFET's ROAsTs-The world never saw
hne- TJasts OYSTER than those being served by
l. Bl. Harvey, al the corner of and 1lth
streets. They are even ahead of the world re-
noWned roasts served Nv Dorian & Co., at the
ulion Market, New York.
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IHt BvTLER observation-disclosures de-
IS'ENt- CIaTYOe and MCDeyitt were before the
NiaAd Jury rs Witnesses against John Butler,
t,nt adroit burglar, ferreted out with 20 much
iaOo-'l who they arrested Oh the charge OF haV-
LAs Committed eleven burglaries.
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A DAMs0N a CO., Auctioneers,
II soc 9Th street, one door from Penn. avenue.
We would respectfully offer our services ss AUo.
Furniture, &c, &c.
Liberal advances made upon goods on consign-
nent when desired.
Particular attention will also be given to saiss
made at private residences.
Public sales every Tuesday, Thursday. and sat
urday. - Hln
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IpY NAGLE & CO., Auctisneers
ID Sales-reoms No. 267 Pennsy lVsnis avenue,
corner Of 18th street,
Sagle & Co. will give their personal attention 10
the sale OF Real Estate and Household Furniture at
the residence of families declining hoRsekeep ng
Also, to the sales of stocks 81 Groceries and Mer-
chandise of every description, Horses, Carriages,
Harness, &c. dec lily
AT PRIVATE SALE
eIl-built three story BRICK HOUSE and
LOT, with two story Brick Building in Fear; all
modern improvements. This property must be
sold as the present ewper Is leaving the city. Fur
ther particulars at our store.
ia ls-tf NAGLE co, Auctioneers.
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LOST AND FOUND.

I OST-On THURSDAY Feb. 5th. a liver color set
IL ter DOG, 10 months old, had on 9 leather col
lar. liberal reward will be paid for his return
to T. V. NO0NAN, No. 301 cor. Of 9TH and l. sts.
fe l03t-
I OST-Between Iath and 18th streets, a small
IL GOLD WATCH, hunting case, made by Esvrtt
& Bro and numbered 65,459. Ten dollars VII be
paid on delivery to SAMUEL LEWIS, Jeweller,
$50 Penna. avenue. fe lO-3t"
I OsT-On the 9TH inst, a Black Newfoundland
IL DOG, nearly full grown; marked with white on
breast and face white fore paws; had on iron
chain collar, with brass plato for anne. So reward
will be paid for his return to Sd Mary land avenue
between 9th and 18th streets. Islsnd. fe Loot"
l osT-By Lady, small POCKET BOOK con
"A tanning about 30, KEY ofirea safe, &c. Re
tween Prospect and Sd streets, Georgetown. The
hinder will be suitably rewarded by leaving 1t at
the Dry Good Store OF LAUREN & SON, corner
Prospect and High streets, Georgetown. Re lost"
co REWARD-Lost from Lambs Bakery, 90
ScEast Capitol street, on the 5th, liysr-colored
POINTER PUP, 10 mcnths old. white in breast
toes tipped white, leather strap twice round his
neck when lost. feS3t"
G. = BEWARD-Lost, on Monday evening, the
cO 9Th instant, an ivory headed red wood CAN Il {,
with geld band. The above reward will be paid by
returning the same at No. 30 Louisiana avenue,
opposite ath street west jsl3-t
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AUCTION SALES.

For other auction Sales see fotrA pasel
by HALL, KILBOURN L co,
CIV. BOTELER, Jr., Asetioneer.
AUCTION SALE.
oh WEDNESpAY, Feb. 18th, at clock D. m /,
nonse ane Lot On 9th street, bet. and O-lot Is
~ 70 an alley House story frame, con-
HALL, KILBOURN & CO.
e,o.. hea Estate Brokers, No. Ss6 eth ST.,
IeioSt Inter ST. opposite Post 0fice.
II W. L. WALL & CO., Auctisneers.
TAKEN UP ESTRAT-One bay mare MILE
with rope halter and piece Of bride attached on
saturday, January Is, 1856. The mule mss long
halr and rubbed with harness.
Wv WHEELING,
49, 9Th street, near Boundary
We VIII sell the aforementioned Mule at our
BaSsar, No 81 honisans aysnus, between 9th aud
l5 1856 at 10 O'Clock. He viii be sold 70 pay charges
fe lost. WI. WALL CO., Aucts
RY @. w. BoTELER., Auctioneers.
AUCTION SALE OF MILLINERY GOODS. &C.
On WEDNESDAY MORNING, February ia at
10 clock. shall sell. at No. 246 Penn q avenue
on the second fosr, the stock Of Millinery Good ,
&c, OF Miss M. J. Plat, to close business. We
name in part
A large and beautiful assort nent of ready made
Frames. So
Also, Is boxes of elegant French Flowers.
Terms cash.
felO-3t c W. BoTELER, Jr., Auct.
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CENTER MARKET To-DAY.-Beef, best cuts,
Per 10, Sc next l5a2Oc. Salt Beet, 15a2Oc.; Dried
Beet, 5a@5c. Veal, CSC. Mutton, chops, 25c.
Lamb, 25c.; Lard, 2Jc.; Pork, fresh, 2jc.; corn
ed, 25S.; Bacon. hams, uncut, 25c.; sliced, 35c;
breasts, CSC; shoulders, zoe. Butter, 40a45c !;
Chickens, per pair, 75c.as17j. Ducks, per
pair, sl.75. Eggs, per dozen, 35aiOc. Green Corn,
per can, Soc. Apples, per peck, 5Oa6O;
dried, 75e. Leeks, bh., SC. TurnIps, peck,
g. CITE. Potatoes, Irish, per peck, iOc.; Sweet,
S5C. Peaches, dried, per quart, 25c; Beans, but
ter, 25c.; white, lGal2c; dried cherries, qt, 40c.
Radishes, per bunch, Sc. Beets, per peck, soc.
PaTsnIps, pix, soc. Onions, iOc. per PIX; bunch
onions sc, Carrots, 4Oc. Eish-Rock, large, each,
al; small. bunch, SOC; Hallibut, pound, Csc;
Sea Bias, 15c.; Blue Fish, l5c.; Lobster, 15c.;
Sturgeon, 15c.; Pike, h., 2Oc, Perch, soc.
mackerei &c. each. Rye, bushel, 9Oc asl 10.
Corn Meal, S1aS1.25. Shipstuff, 6OaS0c. Brown
stuff, soc. Shorts, Csc. Corn, shelled, s1.IO; in
ear, bOl., Sass. Oats, bushel, 6Oc. Hay, per
cwt, S1aSII3O. Straw, soc ash %. Glover Hay,
75c.aS1.2 5. Small Ducks, 81 pr. Small Birds,
pernb-, 5Oal5Oc. Wild Pigeons, pair, 37Hc. Can
vas-back Ducks, per pr, 81. Widgeons, 81.
Wild Geese, 81 each. Prairie Hens, 81 80 per
pair. Celery, pr bunch 1Oc. KrOut, pr quart, 15c.
Geese, 81 .52aS25 50. Turkeys, 81 .5OaSi. Venison,
fresh, per h., SOC. PaTtridges, per dozen, Sias6.
Cabbage, per head, SAILS cts. Grapes, per quart,
1Ga3Gc. per pound, 81. Cranberries, per
quart l5c.; chestnuts, quart, 25c. Rabbits, 25a
60. Squirrels, 12H. Walnuts, SOC. PIX. HON.
my, Of, Toe. Pumpkins, 15a75c. Wild Tur-
keys, s2-5OaSi. Country Pork, sli to SIS per
IL" lbs. Honey, per 10, 5OaGOc.
Several very fine lots Of Pork were offered
this morning.
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Very truly yours,
L q IALRNRN- Seer.

u II. lALtbII, ESQ..
SUpt Fire Alarm and Police Telegraph
Notwithstanding this evidence of the lust
tess OF their claim, payment was refused. and
the operator ceased at once paying any atten-
ton 70 The Police telegraph.
Our citizens, however. need not fear that the
} IRE Alarm Telegraph will not be attended TO.
rs we have before remarked, Mayor Wallach
has seen the operators promptly paid the
amount due them from the Corpora ton, and
the operators VIII not desert the Fire Depart
Eueut, but Will carefully attend to that until
other arrangements are made.
To-day Superintendent Talcott has resigned
his POSITION TO Mayor Wallach, TO take effect
or the 18th February. He acknowledges the
pTOTptEess OF the Mayor and Corporation in
their eEdeayOTs to MAKE the Telegraph of the
greatest value to the citizens, but says that IN
der the existing circumstances he cannot
sUperInteGd the Telegraph with credit to him
self or with justice TO the citizens, whose
property is the care of the department to A
considerable extent. Assistant Superintendent
Nj. Or. HALEY, Esq. has also resInged, 10 take
effect AZ the same time as the Superintendent
The majority OF the Board of Police Com
mIssioEers in thus allowing themselves to be
the plant tools OF Sayles ]. Bowen in the
prosecution OF his silly exhibitions of spite
ScaInst the Corporation, do not exhibit them
selves IN light TO increase the already dimin-
Ished degree OF public respect for them.
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4; real ESTATE SATISFY Green &c Viii
iIams. aucuOneers: A two-story frame hous,
and lot on New Jersey avenue, bet. and +
streets north, to Johannah Hickey; 500 A
three-stOry brick house and lot on NJ stres
north, next TO northwest corner Of eth, TO Jan,
y Sfamm. for S3,jiO Lots 3. :, and 6, in square
SCI. on north e. street bet. 9th and 7th east, L
br. Jos. Walsh, for five cents per foot.
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PRISONERS SENT To NEw YORR.-Charles
H Brown and John James Williamson, ar
Tested and committed 10 jail in this city last
week, for an attempted robbery, have been
0.lvered upon a requisitiOn Of the Governor
(; New York City, one OF whom, brother of
one Of the prisoners, was robbed by them in
New York City.-ilezdnfrid Gazette.
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CANARY, M9CKING, Red BIRDS, AND
~ PARROTS, for sale at No. 463 Sd street, HEA
Capitol Hill. ~
dc I-1AW3ms q Ante.
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"AkTED-A first class COOK WASHER and
W IBONER. Also, n OHAMBERMAID and
assisting In washing and ironing To such, wso
Understand their work and can give good recsnl-
mendatiOHs, good wages will be given Apply at
the Agency efhco, No J11 9th street west, near
fag
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~ ANTED-Att the Government Hospital for the
W Insane. 81. Elizabeth, ID c., several WOMEN
as plain cooks. No applicants will be employ ed
VINO are not satisfactorily recommended for tenn
P'tahce ana honesty. feS.lw
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WANTED-By girl Of Is,a PLACE a. Cham.
W bermaid or Nurse. She now lives with her
mother. She will try to please her employer. Ad-
dress Box No. Star Office and the sdvert will
IA
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RY JAS. o. MCGUIRE a CO., Auctienssrs.

TRUSTEES SALE.
BY virtue of a decree passed by the Supreme
Court of the District Of Columbia, in Chsncery.
cause No 463, wherein Elizabeth Sfblsy is com
plainsnt and Ellen Edes ct al. are defendants, L
shall sell, at public suction on the premises, on
Thu RSDAY, the I'D day Of February, 1856, Ct "a
O'Clock p. m, all that part Of Lot in Square <G
in this city, contained within the following metes
and bounds: Beginning at a point on the west line
Of said lot 81 feet inches south OF the northwest
corner thereof, and running thence east % feet 4
inches TO an alley; thence north 10 feet inches
thence west - feet 4 inches and thence south Is
feet inches TO the place Of beginning.
This property Is situated on 9th street west. be-
tween l. and NJ streets north, and is improved with
O small dwelling.
six and twelve months, for which the purchasers
notes. secured to the satisfaction Of the Trustee,
will be taken, and lien retained on the premises
sold.
All conveysncins and revenue stamp. at cost Of
purchaser. WIN. II. MATTINGLY, Trustee.
fe 6-eo2w J. q. MCGUIRE a. co, A acts,
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"ANTED-Two or three unfurnished ROOMS.
w suitable for b usekeeping. by a small family
M1'hout children Immediate possession required.
Kent not 10 exceed s 70 a month References given
Address ii @. nj Star Office f. q as
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sTOR SALE-The STOCK and GOOD WILL of a
4 Fancy Store situa ted in a very good portion of
the city will be sold for cash at very reasonable
rates. This Is a rare chance, the owner is en-
gagged in other. business and unable to attend TO
both. For particulars apply 329 18th st. west,
near corner of north. fec IT.
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STEIkE up THE POLICE TFIEGRApH OpEp.
TORS FOi; PAY DUE THEN.-6 esterday afternoon
and last night the police were unable to teIe
graph from the central office, the operators re-
tuSIugto work.
This sudden cessation OF Geographic opera
lions Is caused by the refusal OF Mr.. Tenney
Treas uIeT OF the Beard of Police, to paw them
the amount due them from the Board The
Corporation having paid its proportion of their
salaries, the operators would not leave the fire
aiaIm telegraph without operators though they
are only on half pay.
In order that our citizens may understand
the position of the parties, we give the follow
Ing explanation The Fire Alarm and Police
Telegraph Is operated by a corps consisting of
superintendent, an assistant, two operators
ana 4 learner. p TO the list of January thew
have been paid by the Board of Police and the
Corporation of Washington Jointly, excppt
some incidental expenses, which were paid by
the superintendent, A. Il. Talcott, Esq. On the
5th instant, (the last pay day. the treasurer re-
fused 20 pay the boards share of the salaries
to any but Superintendent Talcott, saying that
the others we're appOintees of the Mayor, and
they must look TO him. The operators were
not officially informed of any action of the
board Ia their case, and waited till af or the
meeting OF the board on Thursday last. Yes
teTday they again applied 10 Mr.. Tenney,fOr
payment, and he positively refused To paw
them. In order 10 prove 10 Mr.. Tenney that
following Off cial notices, served upon the SUI
perInteEGent Of the telegraph by the secretary
of the board. were shown him.
DEPARTMENT OF METROPOLITAN Police
t-Hc- 81 The Board. No. 4:}S 10Th street Washing
lon' ID. G.. Dec. :, lNGi-Sir: The following is
selected from the proceedings of the Board OF
Police held on the ist instant
R"soi~sL- That the report of the Superintend-
ent an relation 10 the Police Telegraph be- ac-
cepted, and that provision be made for the
contingent expenses and salaries of the officers
necessary 20 work the same.
Rssojvrt. That the President of the Board be
q committee 10 make all necessary purchases
tu- said Police Telegraph. without whose au-
thority no debt for said telegraph shall be
paid by this Board. Attest:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-02-10

WAhTED-A SITUATION as bar tender or in
w tobacco store; has some experience and can
Star Office. fe e-2t*