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THE NEW REyFSUKLAw.

The Act 10 protect the revenue, and for
otner purposes" which was approved July
18th, And goes into effect to-day, Is the only
tariff measure which became 8 law during the
recent session e Congress. The stamp duties
imposed by n take effect from and after to-
DAY. The list isa long one Stamps are re-
CURED upon agreements, bills OF exchange.
bills Of sale, bills of lading to foreign ports,
bonds, certificates Of deposit, contracts. leases.
insurance policies, powers OF attorney. re-
ceipts Of over $40, protests. mortgages. deeds
&c, &c. The new rates of duties on cigars
wool, spirit compounds, &c, apply only 10
such as may be imported on and after the 10th
Of August. Goods in bond are not affected by
the new law. The ninth section, which re-
quIres the addition Of actual charges and ex-
penses of transportation TO the value OF the
goods, will be enforced only in regard TO i'm
portations made on ana after Aug. 10th. The
first section raises the duty on cotton from
abroad from two cents to three cents pound,
TO correspond with the excise or internal tax
on our own cotton. 1t also raises the duty on
Havana and other foreign cigars to three dol
lars pound, met weight) and fifty per cent.
ad valorem on the foreign invoice value, and
port and shipping charges and freight and
commissions added. 1t is understood that the
prohibition relative to the importation of ci-
gars ia packages of less than three thousand
VAL fe deemed TO take effect on and after the
10Th Of August. it being apparent that this was
intended by Congress, the date having been
altered from the original in the first clause,
but neglected in the second clause of the act.
The act also establishes a bureau of trade aud
commercial statistics in the Treasury Depart
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THE AUGUST CONVENTION

We report elsewhere the proceedings of two
meetings held here last night to elect delegates
10 the Philadelphia (August) Convention. one
at German Hall, under the auspices of the
National Democratic Association and the other
at the City Hall, under a call Of conservative
citizens without distinction of party The CITY
hall meeting adjourned without electing del
egates. but appointed a committee to wait on
the National Union Executive Committee TO
induce them 10 Issue general call for a meet
ing in order to elect delegates. The German
HAN meeting elected delegates and alternates.
As there seems TO be a universal desire on
the part of Conservative Republicans and
Democrats throughout the District, those at
least who place the good of the country above
ascendancy of party, and who are not after the
Ioayes and fishes, for harmonious action in re :.
lation to the approaching Convention, we pre-
sumo the National Union Executive Commit
tee will call a meeting of all the friends of the
Restoration policy of President Johnson i'm
the District of Columbia, at which meeting
delegates TO the said Cou vention will be
elected. We have no doubt the action
OF such an assemblage of the people will
be cheerfully aequieseed in by the various as
sociations which wish 10 be represented Ind
that the result Will be satisfactory to all who
are actuated solely by a desire to assure the
success ofthe efforts now being made bv con.
sentative men North and South. TO harmonic
conflicting political elements. and bring about
q perfect and lasting union of all the States
for the good of the whole. No true Mario,
VIII hesitate at this time to throw aside party
feeling and prejudice as the safety of our
country and the permanence of our institutions
depends on the success OF the national move
ment now being inaugurated in opposition 10
sectionalism.
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fINASCIAL.-The New York stock market
continues active but shows a slight abatement
from the speculative activity of Monday The
Commercial Advertiser of yesterday says-4oy-
ernments opened steady; but upon receipt OF
telegraphic quotations of 6sX for Five-twen-
ties at London yesterday, the market was
closed \ lower than last evening. Ten for
ties are better: the first series of Seyen-thir-
ties is 3 lower; the other series retain yester-
days figures. Yesterday and to-day there
has been a considerable amount of con Versions
OF Seven thirties at the Sub-Treasury. Money
is very abundant at las per cent on call with
more transactions al the lower rate. The pie
thora OF bank notes continues, and those of
the banks who do not make large cash pay
ments over the counter find il necessary 70
lend their note balances at nominal rates Of
interest. Discounts are quiet, owing to the
nominal supply of bills, the rates ranging at
5a1 per cent for prime names.
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TELEGRAPHIO NEWS.
LATEST FROM Europe.
By ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH.
PEACE CERTAIN.
PRUSSIA TRIUMPHANT.
GREAT REFORM MEETING In LONDON
10000 PEOPLE PRESENT

NEW YORK, Aug. THE Herald has the fol.
lowing over the Atlantic cable:
LONDON, July 30.-A great reform meeting
was held to-day. Thirty thousand people were
present. Resolutions were adopted declaring
they had no faith in the G o vernment Petitions
were read, which are to be presented to Par
lament, demanding inquiry into the conduct
OF Sir Richard Hayne, the chief Of police. The
procession was immense. Several bands of
music were In attendance. Everything passed
of quietly.
The Tribune has special which says:
Peace was certain at Berlin on Saturday.
Bismark and the King return this week Prus-
STA carries al her points. The Liberals sup.
port Bismark's foreign policy. Austria's naval
victory is much oyerrated. The Hyde Park
riots and the movement for exclusive reform
league meetings have perilled the Derby gov.
eminent.
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ORDER I'm THE CARoLIHAs

General Sickles, commanding the Depart.
ment Of the Carolinas, repu blishes in General
Orders the order of General Grant, to arrest
and bring to trial all persons who have been
or may hereafter be guilty Of offences against
officers, agents, citizens, &c, of the United
States, and directs that all arrests made in that
Department in obedlsnce TO the order be re-
ported to Department Headquarters by State
Commanders, on the 1st and 18th of each
month, with the charge alleged and the action
taken in each case.
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CT, CD."OLD BYE WHISKY. "Isss,r-The
II. best In town for sale by
&c DYER 4 CO.,
DASTUkAGE FOB 90 HEAD OF COWS OR
L cattle can be had within three miles Of the
city. Inquire Of A. J. JOYCE, corner l4th and Z
streets. au ST
NEW BOOKs-Braithwaithes Retro. pect for
y July The Red Doctor Papers from Overlook
House; Swintonb Army OF the Pot omac; Gil
more's Four Years in the Saddls; Sims Notes on
Surgery; Mop herson . Political Manual for 1895
aul FRANCk TAYLOR
L IST OF PROPOSALS or MISCELLANE-
u Gus CHARACTER received at the office of
the Qnartermaster General, for the week, ending
July 20, 1856
Isaac Defort. Baltimore. Md, July n, 1873, pro.
poses to purchase United States steamer" " McClei-
Ian" at 930,s0O. 1t
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TIE NEW CABISET.-The resignation OF Mr.
Harlan, Secretary Of the Interior, which is TO
take effect September LIST, makes him the third
OF Mr.. Linceln's former Cabinet officers who
have retired. Mr.. Harlan's suc cessor has been
appointed ana confirmed. After September
Let, the Cabinet will consist OF the foIIowing
Heads of Departments: Secretary of State
William n. Seward, Of New York: Secretary
the Treasury. Hugh McCulloch, Of Indiana:
ecretary of War, Edwin NJ stanton, OF Ohio;
eeretary of the Navy, Gideon Welles, Of Con,
ectIcut; Secretary Of the Interior, Orville III.
Browning, Of Illinois; Postmaster General,
Alexander W. Randall, of Wisconsin; Attor.
ney General Henry Stanbery. of Ohio.
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X n ode Island Politics.

Providence, h. July 31-The State Con-
vention called by tn e Democratic State Com
mttee. met to- day, and elected the following
delegates to the Democratic Convention at
Philadelphia:-wm. Be Lch Lawrence, Amasa
Sprague, Alfred Anthony, Ariel Ballou
Thomas Steele, James H. Parsons James
Waterhouse and Elisha X. Potter. Resolu-
tons were passed denouncing Congress and
praising the President The Hon Thomas
Steere was President of the Con vention. which
was composed chiefly of Democrats
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awe have received from Shillington, c deon
Building, very useful card issued by Peter
son Bros. for offices and counting. houses
showing al a glance the stamp duties imposed
by the new Revenue law, which zoe. into
effect tot day.
Also, anew publication by Peterson & Bros
entitled 'Moreton Hall, or the Spirits of the
Haunted House." purporting TO be "a true
tale in real life," which seems to be full of
mystery.
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WHITE HOUSE.

A large number of persons congregated at
the White House to-day. awaiting an opportu-
nifty to speak 70 the President. About eleven
o'clock the door was opened for general re.
ceptior, and all present obtained interviews
with the President, among them George f.
Train. Several Senators and Representatiy ss
called TO make their adieux
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ASSIGNED TO DUTy

A general order issued on July 5th by Major
General Mcdowell. commanding the Depart
mept of California. announces that Major Muir
ray Davis, Assistant Adiutant General of Vol.
unteers, has been placed on temporary duty at
Department Headquarters. as'a'
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READY FOR lssUs.-The Treasury Depart.
mentIs now prepared to Issue rve-twentv
bonds, act OF March 30, 1865, in exchange for
seven-thirty Treasury notes, dated Aug. 18th.
1-6is allowing par and accrued interest on notes
70 date of exchange, and charging interest on
The bonds from May LIST, 1866
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~His Honor the Mayor Of New York has
caused TO be forwarded TO his Honor the Lord
Mayor of London a Geographic dispatch, Of
which the following is q copy:
MAYoR's OFFICE NEW YORK, J uly 30, 1866
To The Lord Mayor 81 London The energy and
genius OF man, directed by the providence OF
God, have united the continents May this
uRion be instrumental in securing the happi.
ness OF sill nations and the rights Of all people
JOHN T. HOFFMAN, Mayor OF New York
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1856 mARkR1rrRa. 4S
Sc BNTH RET
IETERIOR DECORATIONS

0HoIoE STOCK,
ans f.
In Washington, embracing
PAP HA GINGs
9 Foreign and Domeetic Manufacture, of the best
RAsIsks Hale Din nc ROBES daa r.
BERS, and LIBRARIES, embrsciae New. Rich,
for Drawing Rooms with appropriste Bord dSas:
also; large and select Stock Of medium and low
WINDOW SHADES,
New and beautiful patterns, on Buff, Green, and
the HEeysiIing G9lers. TAN, LAvEHDER, and
sTTnn GRoUNDs, with Gilt Borders, with and
Window Shade. Of any required Size, Style, or
OVAL PICTUBE FRAMES,
The Largest Assortment in the District, var.
Tented TO be Gilded with Gold Leaf, and from the
Ssst MdsHprtacturers in the Csantry..embracing
GILT Sy4L PIsTTkE TkAMHs,D wA All IL
ed to call and examine our Assortment before pur-
chasing Frames.
PICrUBE CORD AND TAssKLs.
the smallest Photoera phi to the Lareest Po1trsit
Size; also, SILK COED and TAssELs, different mt
Special attention paid to this Branch Of our Bus.
iness.
PAINTINGS AND ENGRAv1Nes
fses .na SP sss few Choice PAINT
Thankful for the liberal Datrona &c received the
attention OF the Public 10 called the above Stock
as the most complete In the District a large nor
iion of which has been n Manufactured specislly to
Oi1er and with the weekly additions recei we'd
Regulated Establishment. Orders for PAPER
hsn gipg or window Shades punctually and faith
not satisfactory filled, will be immediateiy cor
Iested and satisfsction guaranteed; and goods
.eccorolng 70 Quality sold at a. Low Rates e
Terms DASH FOB GOODS AND LABOR.
}. MARKRITER,
No. 4e6 7th street,
" 3l-Si Sdoors above Odd Fellovs' Hail
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TREASURY DIsBJRsMENTs.-Thed isbursa
ments OF the Treasury dnring the month of
July on account Of the War, NAVY, and In .
terror Departments We're as follows: War DE-
partment- s2,152,'64 Navy Department g..
o1O,36C; Interior Department. - 800 I25
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CONSCIENCE MONEY

treasurer Spinner to-day received a COM
munication from person in Binghamton, N
l., enclosing the sum of ten dollars which the
WI tier briefly stated was the property of the
United States. The amount was credited 10
the Conscience Fund.
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DURE OLD PORT WINE

have received from the private stock Of we'll.
and nrst quality PORT WINE, "Alte Douro
1885,
This wine has been known to me several Year,
and Its effects upon persons suffering With All,
nents Incident TO the season have been very bone
fetal.
Ii 10 ordered and recommended by physicians,
and Can be relied on In every particuIsr
W. DURCHELL.
corner 18th and streets.
50 Quder Rl,hitt uouso
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COAL! COALli OOALul
LyLs.s VALLEY BED ia. %.
Best quality WHITE Ash, ISIS.
CIGARS AT COST. = :
At TEE COSMOPOLITAN CIGAR STORE.
202 Penn o av., above Wiilards Hotel.

Will Be sold without regard to cost, the remain
brsnds in the market ALSO. Shos cssrs. and
ofhoe Desk for sale. The stock must Be eisared
out ny the lst Of August
IL 3e-Ns r, =, HAYES i
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New York Maiketa.

. NEW YORK, August l.-Cotton quiet Flour
dull and declined l0al5c.; Southern drooping
Wheat dull; declined 2a3c. Corn decIininS
Oats 1c. lower. Beef quiet. PORK buoyanf
Lard firm. Whisky duh.
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Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, Aug. Flour quiet; new
scarce. Grain steady; receipts light Pro.
visions firm. Sugars inactive. Coffee tending
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PRonOrrp.

Lieut.. Coils. FIT. Dent, U. E. Babcock ana
H. Porter, of Gen. GRAMS staff, were last week
nominafed and confirmed as brigadier generals
by brevet. IA srs ~ go GF II ~ hf
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The hnest in wa.hingtou, the richest. the ,ur.
est. the best OF CREAMS. ICES. aud fRUfTS.
served IN esuperior mapnss. Ladies out shoo
ping or pIomened ns will find here . most ssS,sel
rss0rt for Lunehing. an "a sssiT
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The friends of Lieut.. Gen. W. T Sherman
Will tender him serenade by the 18th in fantry
band, at the Ebbitt House, this evening at 10
NJ
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1-lt is stated that the cholera is assuming
an epidemic form in York, but not TO an alarm.
ing extent. At meeting of the Health Board
extraordinary measures were proposed for
improving the sanitary condition OF the CITY
In consequence OF neglect of physicians to re-
port cholera cases. orders have been issued
insisting upon their so doing
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GEORGETOWN ADVER'MTS

TP9TOM LODGE, No 5,FAM
GEoRGETowN. d. C., July 20, 1885,
At meeting Of the Lodge, held to. d az the fol.
ioMlpg resolutions were unanimously adopted
whereas 1t has pleased Almighty God TO take
from eur midst our venerable and we'll beloved
brother, HENRY W. TILLEY, who for more than
forty three years has been a most worthy and ex-
order, who, in all the relations Of life 40 . man
Mason and public Officer discharged faithfully
Resoired, That whilst we submit with meeknesa
and resis nstion to the divine will, we sincerely
oePlsre the loss that the frater nifty and family Of
our deceased brother have sustained and deeniv
sympathizing with them in their affiiction tender
cur sincere Conscience; that We will wear the
usual badge Of mourning for thirty days. and that
COPY of these proceedines be sent to the family.
!, XIX. SSk hs'S Ss! SSsSSSzzfEEta, Committee.
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~kon. John Covode has been unanimous.
" nominated by the Republicans for Congress
4 u the Tweniy- hrst district Of Pennsylvania
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IRIsHMEN

1EATIENTIoN' lRIsHMEN!
In view OF the interruptions efforts which IN.
leaders of the Radical Party are making u anti
the irish citizens OF the United States from the
path OF duty In the present crisis In the affair. ~
our beloved country. the IRIsHMEE OF THr
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA feel il to be dn,.
which they Cannot neglect, to assemble in
GRAND MASS MEETINGi
GROWERS THEATRE,
On WEDNESDAY NIGHT, August lst at ell
To repudiafe the unnatural alliance 90 treacb..
ousy sought, and to proclaim their unswervina adj.
RESTORATION POLICY OF
PRESIDENT JOHNSON.
The following eminent gentlemen will be pres
ent 70 adoI ess the convention
Rieh q 0.GGrmsn n r., NJ W. Byan, Cal.
Gen; Mcmahon. N. Y, Anthony X eiley, va,
GalIaeher, Md J.. McNerhspy, d. u,
mclaughlin. Md, Jno. o. Norris, d. c.,
K. Cummisky. Md, Jno r. Ennis D. O.
Hon. Jno Hogan, Mo-.
Orchestra Chairs reserved for the Ladies'
splendid Band is engaged 2S-t
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WANTED-A YOUNG NAN, Is or II year. old,
w OF exemplary habits. and an experienced
near l4th. an s'
RENT CO Is BOSTON oRACKERS -Wsfsr
u "ine' and Batter. Jast rs9eiysd. For sal ~
an I-eo3t $50 Penn. ave, bet. 18th and 18Th a.,
E Hs;s. O. O., THE D09RoTau.r.nteed a pure
au i.eost ass Penn ave bet. iath and IN ishs,.
OLD sAZERAC BRANDY Vintage Is.s--ws
OF srspay ssSps % his
city BSard Of He.lth as bsins psifectly pure AMI
isosi ase penn ave-. bet. lath ana G I,ss At.
RI GREEN . wlLLIAAs. Austtoneer,-
tFf ftBs IL 1 1HC 1ffosIH
On FRIDAY. the Sd instant. at II o'eloof a m
s. in the HOrtsern Liberty MSfst. Without 30. nsi
sui-a GREEN WILLIAMS A,c,.
BS NAGLE $50, AuctiOnssr..
THuRsDAHI, August "a. ct % clock, q. our
OLD ars wo sss . 1f 1 as
etoef OF fsnCrite brands the balance OF
Sess. eonRs s Yf sSOgt zoo bsttls. Of choice Old
r: Madeira, and Clarst Wines. &c; 60 600 nss
Also. 50 packages Green and Black Teas. and a
variety OF other articles iS the grocery line.
RY W. L. WALL 4 CO., Auctioneers.
SALE oP FIFTY BARRELS FLOUR. ETC.
IN c 9or usasr n La ks4AIS sale, I'd August, &C
Wndss Shades and other sIiieis: " Fun fSru.ur
sebbls P,our, 30 doz Broom.
10 cases Champagne, 10 caces Sherry. and other
The above articles will positively be- ssl8.o
aul WI. WALL CO., kusts.
RY W. l.. WALL a co., Auctionsers.
All . III On SsSSe oNpks h idSSGks &C.
6. 1896 s. z, 81 70 oslocs. At &C. Store
Of Greotriss, Liason. Q, sars. &c. viz '"A
Barrels Sugar, Flour
and e eh s. Of 9Hs Green snd Blsek'rsss
sct.ss: Of 81 s sr1nsy wa and
BoI.s soap, Candles. Starch, Pepper
S S.ee.s. 1 .5a .ss ss
Psi.rT scale: And s.s,s p sss;
a eompiete set Of stand Casks "
Tea C.ddies, &c, together with Q. great many
All Of Which viii es.,l';!, !. r !, .e = no 49,.
RY VIM u. Wall co, AnetiO..sss.
sfs:. :1a SSst' IL =. sssi az ..
SALE OF H EShsss oA AG kfsSsA SP We
On SATURDAY AoHEING, 4th' August, com
me ne's .'ie Fiji fiTfi ys E Isl ss5 So1s
e s Sadie and n sn.
Many Homes to work il ma Harness. :.
Two sp. Csrs,.ss: sns : number Of Ne. ..l
Seeend Hand BusGiss, with and Without TOP.
Is sold for Account nnH 81 Sf 8. nS' .sTsh.i
We have constantly on hand at private sale, Q
large number Of Carriages. Bugsies, Rockswsys.
&C Manufactured IN this city.
SECULAR sates days. TuesAays. Thursdays. ana
' :S without Is:ifis {. y VAL Co A.e,
pI NOS
Large assortment for tsie or rent.
JOHN y ELLIS. WVy
jyH-H 500 Pennsyisania sveous.
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NEW YORK FIRST BOARD sALKs.
Coupons, l09S; Five Twennes, .is6a, los n;
Io Twennes' 1884, loss; five Twennes,
1865, lG5S; Ten Eortes, 99 seven Thirssss
10l I; Gold. ASK.
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Pennsylvania Democratic Soldiers, Con.
yentiOn.

vention.
HARRISBURG, Aug. 1.-The Democratic Sol
der State Convention assembled this morn.
ing. Gen. Sartzer, OF Allegheny county, was
made temporary chairman. Credentials were
presented from every district in the State A
committee was appointed TO sele CT permanent
of1cQrs.
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GRADING EAST CAPITOL STREET, &C.
06see Of the Comm ,SsI0nsr Of Public Bxildiugs
CAPITOL Of the United STATES,

Office Of the Comm IOnsr Of Public BxiLdiugs)
Capitol Of the United STATES,
WAsHINGroN OITY, July 81, 1885
Sealed Proposals will be received ct this Office
until II o. lock noon Of WEDNE0DAY Aueust is
lseS: tor grading East Capitol street, from Third
to Eleventh streets east The bids will state the
:, Also. separate proposals for enclosing Liacoin
square with . permanent wooden picket fence
ave feet in height. The pickets to be Of the best
white pine undressed. three inches In width ono
inch In thickness, and four feet in length, with
base board enc fost in width. The posts 20 be- of
cedar and set eight feet apart from center 70 cen.
ter; The rails OF spruce or Norway pine two
inches by four. Two strips, all round, to be Sc
curely nailed over the pickets on the outside A
turn stle to be Isced at esch corner Of the fence
and large gate In the center Of each side, with
good hangines and fsstenings
foot.
All the work of grading and building the fencs
to be complete by the middle OF October next
The wOlk will be given to the lowest respon-
sible bidder. The two jobs to be separately con.
Twenty per cent Of the contract price will be
retained as security for the faithful perfsrm ance
The bids will be opened ct this Office. on tho 18th
day Of August. at II clock noon.
an lst B. B. FRENCH, O.P.B.
E0R sALI-The DO ILER and 81 tho nAOHIN-
shafts are about Is feet long sinchss in diameter.
Proposals in writing will be received for the whole
lot. until Saturday, 9Th Of August. when II will
be arded TO the highest bidder. AddreseJ VAN
RIbWICk, Washington, d. C.. jy3l-Its
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DIsCoNT1NUKD.-An order was issued by
MrJor General Augur yesterday directing the
soldiers Rest al the depot OF the Baltimore
and OHIO Railroad to be discontin ued, and the
Ruartermaster and CommIssary property 90
be Turned over to the Depot Qua-,ermastar
and CpmmiSSarx
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ALMOST FIRE AT BBRKELEY SPRINGS,
EA.-A correspondent informs US that great
excitement was produced yesterday afternoon.
about 5 O'Clock, by an alarm OF fire at Stro-
theirs Hotel, Berkely Springs, Va. The roof
OF the eastern wing caught fire from sparks
from a chimney. Nothing saved the building
from entire destruction bur the prompt action
Of the gentlemen boarding in the house Two
lines were formed, and water passed mp in
buckets ana thrown on the roof. few rooms
In the upper story Were injured. Two hun.
dred dollars will cover the loss.
APPoINTED.-The Commissioner of Pensions
to-day appointed DIR. Geo. l.. Lucas, OF Peoria
ILL.,, and DIR. A. j. Ward, of Madison, wiscon-
sin, Examining Surgeons in the Pension Of
fee.
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|. IKTERNAL REvENrI-The receipts from this
source to-day we've e2SoiS,4aI.s&. ssT a. >