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The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1866-11-29
THE PRESENT AND FUTURE
OF ELK COUNTY.

The little d" History of Elk County,.
so far as the writer is concerned, is
closed for the present. Subsequent cv-
ents will no doubt be chronicled by its
citizens, and through the weekly print
that eirculates within its bounds.
IF the reminicences and little episodes
that have been published, has given
any pleasure to The reader, it is sufi-
cient reward.
This county was so remote, so isolat.
ed, Cits present seat of justice forty
miles from any placc,") that these
changes are like a dream.
The writer of this, long, long ago,
under his present nom de p}ume, in a
series of articles published at tho time,
recorded it as his opinion, that this part
of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania
would, in less than one generation, be-
come one of the most interesting parts
of the State, and that there was a Prov
idonce that held back its products for a
more auspicious season.
The Philadelphia & Erie Railroad
now runs q distance of 40 miles within
Ell, county-latoral railroads to mines,
about twenty-five miles more-making
G5 miles Of railroad within its bounda-
ries, others are located, and will in u
short period be built. Within a year
Or two the rails will be laid direct to
BuHalo, opening that market for the
coal lumber, bark, &C., which so abound.
! The original plan of the Allegheny
Valley Railroad viii! be consummated,
though It's former lines may be some,
what changed-and a "net-w0rk " OF
railroads will mark the spot whore but
a few years since was only known upon
the maps to ill up space and to close
the surveys,
Gcologists gave no practical know
ledge Of the mines Of coal aud iron ore,
bat simply said that they must exist
there. So soon as means of ipgress was
afforded, large Investments and enter.
prises grew up, and at this time not less
than 20 incorporated and private com,
panies for mining, &c, have been form.
ed for actual business. Il is safe tc
predict that within very few year.
Elk county will export at least from
1000 to 5000 tons of coal per day
alone, whilst that OF lumber and othel
products will exceed 500 to 400 tons
per day,
The population must and will, as {
matter of course, keep pace, and ElE
county in a short space OF time, viii
number its 10000 inhabitants. Let n,
one pronounce this as Visionary
only requires the usual per cent. in
crease that has followed all mining dis
tricts. 1t is easy Of solutiOn-by
little thinking and cyphering it will b
found that within two years one thous
and miners will be cmYloye !, and t
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SELEGI $I0RH.
70 EGf--ElsTUirc ES';g&ij2.

Two young damsels and a spinster
aunt followed, and after lengthy in
spection OF the premises, came to state
council in the paTlor.
a like the house very mreh,' said
tho spinater aunt, solemn!y. And
with few alterations, | Will engage It
for my brother iam''y'
Very gooj' ma 'm' sa'd NaAun'
rubbing his HANDS, and sconanS spec
dy termination to his tTilIs' " Name
EN-"
Tho door handles must all be guiI'
ded, and l should Ike the house new
papered with velvet and go'd, and re-
painted, and the partition between the
ParIors taken down and replaced ny an
arch' anu a ne" style o. range IN 'he
Kitchen and " dumb waiter put in' ana
another furnace IN the sno-ceiiar and
" Hold on, ma'am- just hold on one
minute" said Nahum, tce5Iy s2sping
for breath.
" Wouldn't you like the old house
eartod away aud new one put in its
place? | think it would be rather less
trouble than to make the triAing alter
atiops you suggest"
"Sirw said the spinster lo!tily.
81 don't think we can agree, na'am.'
Very well-very welcome girls,
With prime dignity the lady mar
shalled her two carges out. nutterius
something about the extraordinary ideas
Of landlords nowadays.
While Nahum, wildly rumb'ing hi
iron. grey hair with bold hands, solllo
quized:
well, II Job had been alive, an(
had house to let, there never woIl(
have been any book Of job written
There goes that everlasting bell again
I'll haul it out by the roots if this thin!
goes on much longer. I'll tear dow
the bell and put the place up at auction.
Another lady, but cutie diferen
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CONCLUDED
a sentlemsn had couierrel a

"A gentleman had conferred a favor
on a friend, an undertaken. Says the
latter, 4" Brown, l am under grea. obi-
cations to you, and allow me to say that
your kindness is keenly appreciated, and
l hope l may be able to do you a good
turn some day or other. If You ever
want cotin, call ca ME. l should be
be haypy to bury you or any Of your
family at short notice, at greatly reduc.
ed rates" His friend retired, satisfied
that his friend had an eye to business,
and was not laekiug in gratitude.
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SELECT 20EIRH.
DRE2.5slY TEoYyE.
BY W. L. NENABLE.
JOHN G.. HALL,
EDITOR & PROPRIETOR.

Elate in the morn of existence,
Pursuing lifo's pilgrimage long
We enter Il season auspicious,
Romantic and ringing with song;
A season delicious and dreamy,
Ofjoys without earthly eclipse
We enter it trustlul, ambitious,
The honey of love on our lips.
Distinct to the view retrospective
Is schildhood's contracted domain,
OF which recollection, untaithful,
Recalls neither sorrow nor pain
But fondly Its pleasures recounting,
Her soothing mellifuous tone,
Restores to the crcdulous bosom
y past rather fancied than known.
The upland Of anticipation
We see it a2low and abloom,
Fyrgetful that flowers will wither
And radiance vanish in gloom ;
Forgetful that untrodden mountains
Deceive, in prospective, the eye ;
That forests appear in the distance
Like fairy groves close to the sky
Alas that the charming ideals
Ofconfdeut youthshould depart,
Reality Danish illusion,
Despondcncy burden the heart
would that lite's Journey here ended,
Nor led to the woes that await
For here we are worthiest Heaven
Aud nearest its mcrcituI gate.
JINCINNATI, ONO, October, 1855.
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T'Bss, THCF, ogass3 the otEoy.
--Ptc,ty-Iho fashions.
Salt Lake erjaya TWO feet Of snow
A COW b:l!2--a pretty milkmaid.
---Door-&nohs LelLrapcs, and rasoals'
noses were made 70 pull.
I'm CD maid Is la an old boot
Of 10 use without iow.
The cousum. ~, man has oaa ad,
vantage--hc atwas Nceps haoE
"A sparrow con never be huogry.
Uo taxes q hundred flies day.
Tho man who lstely received u
&" lock oe Lar is on the lookout for
key to i.
One hundred aud twenly.fve Penn
sy!yaniaus furnished ish;iug proxies
during tAo war.
\ yours lady told typo friend he
might priag kiss on aef check, but he
a9sn't publish it.
The governors Of Ssatcs generally
ave s.le:t.ng the 29-h inst, Tor public
Thanksgiving,
The radicals are discovering that
it would be better ,g npeaca Bat!e,
than the Psesidaar
Tie demanl . lsa.sing Hen ID all
parts Of the State, Is aid to ha@- never
bcca so great as il Is "A. the pre- aDt time.
Cincinnati is dong big business
shipping guns and ammunition South
.0- daSkica. So Is Boston.
It is calculated bg e:a.io;ans thst
the populs-ioD OF the United s,2tos is
now fully o5,yyV,ono.
The New To7i -,r,~s piues the
Massachusetts negroes wha have been
elected TO represent such uiua4 constitute
cias.
The Lancaster bakers Lsys raised
their so,z" to two cents par dip.
Such Fellows 2aTc.y E0a'1 nsa at the
las; DAY.
-AnthOuy Williams, his wife anl
two bsauiiiu' taa-.s WEI, rs,.ylY
murdered go #'u.. Co., hy tu .r.-s.
Object money.
A wealthy n-u-.r os pi
is at New York u-eas ewjgr 30 70
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Advertisements displayed more than

81 a-saggi5st,5 EytG,g5cso {, ES-Sc.
IS James Macintosh, the historian,
wa married 10 Hiss Catherine Stuart,
yoans Scotch lady. Alter her dealt
he ,aus depicted her character in let
tc. 70 friend: L was guided in my
choice only by the blind affection Of my
youth. I found an intelligent compan.
ion aud q tender friend, prudent mou.
iuc=s, tho uost faithful of wives, and q
mother tender as children ever had a
misfortune to lose. l met woman
wno BY tender m4na zeu,ens Of my we,k
ness, gradually corrected tao most PERU.
cioui OF them. She became prudent
from affection; and though of the most
generous nature, she was taught frggsi-
ty ard economy by her love for me.
During the most critical period of my
lie, She relieved me. She gently se-
ci&lMe" me from dissipation; she prop
| ped my weak and iTesJIute pature she
uf51G my Innocence 10 all 'he oS'fl''o'
''"' nave '''" useful anu cfedltao,e u
me- a'. s.'' was Fc'Pe'0a''y mana 70
'.-!noNi'a my 'o"u 'SsSNes' o. im pfoNi-
Ceac'' 10 "eF owe Whatever am
20 n'r Whatever L S'.'I De' IN ae' So
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sr..7.s -... s.s-,,,,,,.',,. Es,,,.,,-.s,--.
ghe most ooag,ar Of Eo,,;.. nrn.r1,-
ers is the c,}ab-a.ol DR. g2urgeor-
ce.garg,sI baoarso Of The 5In,n,, srd
fmc,bIe WAY he has Of a,,,raar, in, tlc
understanding pr his c,prreca.;or Thc
following rassarcs o,cnrrsI in ON, Of
his recent djscour.cs
4 certain tvrapt scnt far ore Of his
snbiac.s lie s.il f., him "yrb,t is
vcur em,lav7,,,t g' Tie s,;J."T an, -
bjacksc,;th }, uCo ho,,o anil r,.,-o r,,o
= chain Of such , ,.po,2" He wen.
home. Il ocegpjsl several months. and
he had no waacs sll the time ,h.. he
was making If. Then he brsnal- il &c
the monarch and be said $50 msta
It twice as ls2a" Ile bropg',tu m aoa n
and the monarch SAID. eco MAX, !,
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-Contesting seats is the only means
by which the disunionis,s hope to hold
their own in the next Rump.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1866-11-29

When liars die aud can lie no long
or they lie still.
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Wendell Philips says: As Butler
ruled New Orleans 50 must the Govera-
meut rule tho South. Such . coursa
wouli undoubtedly create vast uCmScr
OF SPOonionis,s
Sally, said a fellow to gil who
had red hair, keep away from nae or
you'll set mo on !re. No Danger Of that,
replied Sally, you are too ereou to burn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-01

I ARGE SALE OF UNITED STATES ORD.
IL NANCE PROPERTY.
ALLEGHENY ARSENAL, December %, 1855.
land, kuctioneer, at Allegheny Arsenal. Pits
burg, Pa, commencing at 10 O'Clock a. m, MON
DAY January Is, 1856, the following articles viz:
4 lrCn Cannen
50 Upper Casemate Carriages, cast iron
75s sets Artillery Harness
IS 80 foreign Muskets AMI Rifles, new and repaired
1882 United States Muskets and Rifles new and
g. ,SS foreign Muskets and Rifles
Is 6S4 United States Mus kets and Rifles
3,a3S breech- loading and other Carbines
453 Colt and Sharp s Rifles
Isl Sporting Rifles
IS Shot Guns
3022 Musket and Rifle Barrels
l9 99s Bsyonets. Triangular and Sword
PISS Revolyers
1875 Sabres and Swords
1000 sets Cavalry Announcements
sue sets Infantry Acceutrements
zoo Saddles, Cavalry and Artillery
10000 parts OF Horse Equipments, Brides, Horse
Brushes, Curry combs, sc.
$500 Saddle Blankets
$500 parts of Artillery Harness
1900 pounds Powder, Cannon, Musket, Rifle and
81 incompIete sets of Wrought Iron parts for
classmates
600 tens Scrap Cast Iron
20 tons Scrap Wrought Iron
SO tons Lead and Anthony in pigs, type metal
100 Wrought Iron Axles .
1900 pounds Lead Dross
1900 Packing Boxes
large lot Of sppendsges for Muskets, Csrbines,
A large lot of Artillery Implements and Equip
ments.
A large lot Of spare parts for Muskets, &c.
A large lot OF Tools and Machines.
Purchasers wi be required to remove the prop
erty within tea days after the sale;
Lieutenant Colonel Of Ordnance, and
de 50-l2t Brevet Brig. Gen. Y. s. Army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-01

PRESENTATION IN THE TREASURY DEPART
IEST--HOn. John Wilson, Third Auditor of
The Treasury, was on Saturday afternoon pre-
Sented win a Splendid solid silver pitcher as a
New Years gift Mr.. James Fishback made
The presentation on behalf of the clerks of the
"'fyS Auditors Office, expressing their kindly
IvenhCs and high appreciation OF MT Wilson
as an officer and man in handsome speech
10 which Mr.. Wilson responded with much
feeling and felicity of expression.
a NJ. Gangewer, Esq, chief clerk of Mr.
wilson bureau, also received a fiatterIng tes-
Gmonlal Of the esteem of the clerks in his di-
vision, IN the shape Of a very handsome and
valuable gold watch. Myron A. Decker, ESQ ,
made the presentation speech, and Mr. Gange-
wer responded, making several yery happy
allusiOns, which elected considerable applause
and merriment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-01

Put THE QUESTION - Generally to your
friends, as to what preparation they use for
their teeth. and the response, nine times out of
ten, will be, SoZodont IT'S no longer peces-
sary to impress its merits upon the public
mind, experience has Taught the world that, as
means Of identifying and preserving the
pleasant aroma to the breath, it has no rival in
either hemisphere. eo3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-01

MONSIEUR ALEXANDER wOLOWsKI pI-
w AN1ST AND VOCALIST, 30 well known ~
in Washington, and who has brought cut some at1A
of the best talent in city by his new sim "a
plited system, has accepted engagement for fhe
Paris Exhibition. Consequently this will be his
any person having only light knowledge of music
will be enabled in very short time TO read and ex
As TO the vocal part by his way of vocaz alton he
arrives az the most extraordinary results Monsieur
Nolowski will also give the most Thorough knowl-
edge Of Time, by his new invention, which will be
exhibited in Paris. All those whs wish to become
hne Singers excellent Performers are advised to
call at his residence No. 81 Pennsylvania avenue
opposite National Hotel. Hours Of reception are
from II m. to D. m, and from to D. m de Is tt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-01

BURGLARIEs.-On Saturday night, the resi-
dence OF MIR. G. CT. Baker, No. 474 18th street
between T. and L streets north, was entered
the thieves carrying of about $50 worth of
clothing and food, not even leaving biscuit for
breakfast. Last evening about six o'clock, Mr.
Baker went TO his coal house, where he left a
coal oil lamp on a store box, and then stepped
into neighbOr's house. He returned in a few
minutes, when be discovered that his lamp
had been taken. He has not the rpmotest idea
who II 10 that is so partial 10 what he possesses
and would doubtless thank the party to make
their calls less frequent.
Among the bold burglaries of the past week
was an extensive fOray made upon the yalu-
ables OF Mr.. Reuben Clark, at his residence
corner Of 18th and l. streets. They entered by
h pantry window. helped themselves deliba
Tately 10 eatables, and cleared the lower floors
OF yaluables, silver ware, &c. They attempted
10 enter the sleeping room occupied by Mr. and
Mrs Clark by turning the key in the lock
with nlppers from the outside. The click Of
1he nippers awakened MIR. Clark, and he got
mp and lit the gas, upon which the robbers de-
Camped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-01

ATTENTION SToREKEEPERs.-A fine and
extra well fitted up store to let; lease and fix
lures thereof for sale; located in the very best
part of the city, and suitable for any kind of
business. Please inquire for full, particulars
No 246 Pa. ave-, near 18th st.
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PERSONAL.

THE GENTLEMAN THAT LEFT HIS GREY
L HORSE at my Stable will please call and take
him away, OF he will be ssld to pay expenses.
de % St. b. L. BEVERIDGE,
DERS0NS HAVING WATCHES and Jewelry
to repair at A J0SEPHIS, 232 Penn ave-
will please call for them by LIST January de n 6tt
MRS. DIR. CURTIS, the Natural Clairvoyan ant
lNI who reads the past, present and future, ha
opened her ONCE at 80, north side of Penn. ave ,
between AZ and 9th SITS. Office hours from to IL
g. m :, and to D. M de m Ans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-01

IMPRRIsUABLE TEETH Can the teeth be
rendered imperishable! Unquestionably they
can Sozodont, used daily, will render the en-
amel absolutely proof against decay, harden
the gums and expel the whole dental appara-
tins every offensive and pernicious element co
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-01

ORPHANS Court, Judge Plrc.U-On Satur-
DAY the VIII OF the late Valentine Blanchard
bequeathing his property 10 his wife, Frances
blanchard, and children, was filed, fully
proven and admitted TO probate, letters tesla
mentary being issued to Mrs. Blanchard. ex-
ecutlX, who gave bond in the sum of S2OOOO
Letters Of administration were issued to Jno
W. HOdgsOn on the estate of Elmor p Goods
The first account OF William n. Dalton
guardian 10 the orphans of VIM. Dalton de
ceased and the second indi vidual accounts of
Margaret Bayly, guardian 10 the orphans of
w: r Bayly, were approved and passed.
Annie TuniOn was appointed guardian to the
orphan OF VIM. Tunion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-01

CoRNs, BUNIoNs, Club and Inverted Nails
successfully treated without pain, by Dr.
White, No. 424 Pennsylvania avenue, between
Az and 9th streets. For chilblains, frosted,
tender and odorOus feet, use DIR. Whites rem
edles. They never fail Price one dthlar per
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OFT Y TIE M 8.

FREE LUNCH will be served up at Samstag's
Ale Vaults to-day. New Years call is ne
cessary to try some Of the oldest Stock Ale IN
this city.
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A UCTIoN SALE OF sERyICEABLE AND,
n DAMAGED HOSPITAL PROPERTY.
@. w BoTELER, JR., AUCTIoNEER.


Wash;HSton, ID. c Decsmber 80, 1875
VIII be sold at Judiciary square Marehoase s htn
and streets, on Thu RsDAY MORNING; jan
nary 4, 1866, st 10 clock large quantity OF
sistIng OF Blankets, Sheets. 5000 Hair Pillows,
Counterpanss, Bed Sacks, SAirts .praNers, piI-
low Ticks, Towels. Plates, EHgs, Pitchers, Dishes,
Clocks, Leather Buckets Mess Shests, W"oien
Bedsteads Chairs; besides fables, flatorm Scales,
Property must be paid Tor and removed within
forty eight hours from tsTni SAt,9n 81 sale
de sO-4t Surgeon q. 6. A. Med. Purvsyox.
pUBLIC SALE OF GOVERNMENT PRorER-
Ofee DEPOT Corif1tSS1ry Of SEbSfSfenee,l
Washington, ID. C., Dec. -, 1855. 4
viii be sold at public auction, on THURSDAY,
january Is, 1875. the Buildings pertaining 70 the
G0yERNMENT BAkERY,
AT POINT LOOKOUT, MD,
Two Wings, each Is by IS feet and one Wins, %
by - feet aso, Buildings occupied quarters for
employees. enc II by 81 feet, and one IS By 30 feet
a ~ tne sskery are hvs Ovens, containing about
This property is all nearly new. and Affords
rare Opportunity for purchasing Lumber and
Bricks for building purposes.
=, Fifteen days will be allowed for the removal q
Terms Cash, in Government funds a The tine
" De se:4t M.,er and @. s., q. 5. a.
MEDICAL BOOKs-Neiil 4 Smiths oompsp-
lVl dunn Grayh Anatomy; Weodt PRACTICE, I've
vols; W9ods Iherapeutics, two vols NO. nn1
Dictionary; G Gross surssry, two Ssis shseas
Surgery; wstsons Practice; Gritath 8 Formulary:
Ellis Formrlary; and many otssrs for sale ~ NJ
ocH FRANQK fArk 49,
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LOOK OUT for the opening night of Swiss
Bell ringers at Odd Fellows Hall tomorrow
evening. most charming entertainment may
be expected.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The undersigned takes this method to inform
Housekeepers in general, that he is prepared to
furnish the different varieties of Wood and Coal
usually sold in this market, either sawed and split
or in cord lengths to suit purchasers, on the most
reasonable terms and respectfully SELECTS share
of public patronage corner of 18th street and Canal
de l2-Im" JOHN T. LACEY
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MARRIED.

LAUER-KIDWELL. On Thursday, 25th Dec ,
by Rev. DR. Hall, DAVID ID. LAUER, of Phila-
delphi, to Miss KATE KIDWELL, of this city.
McCATH On Sunday, the 3Ist
nit by Rev. Alfred Holmead, ANDREW J. NC
CATHRAN to Miss MARY HESSLER
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Ofice Of Assistant Qrarternaster
Warrington, ID. C., December 10Th, 1855.
The sale Of L nited States Military Railroad ma
tsrisl at Alexandria, Va will be resumed on
WEDNESDAY, The 10th day of January next.
In ABORTION to the articles previously advertised,
there will be offered
81 oc0 feet Seasoned Oak Plank and Timber.
New Lathe, 80 feet long, 50 in swing
New Vertical Car wheel Borer
Second hand Planer.
Engine house, $50 by 66.
30 Buildings, varying in size from 10 by 10 to 80
by 90.
] Wharf, foot Of Franklin street, containing
q .+69 square feet.
Only email proportion Of the new material has
been disposed OF.
Sale TO commence at 10 O. m.
Terms Cash In Government funds.
Vouchers for transportation will be received from
railroad companies as cash. -
Il. l.. ROBINSON,
do an prf~ Gan,
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2D FOB 1NCENDIARIES.

MAYORS OFFICE,
WASHINGTON, ID. O., December Is, 1865
Notics IS hereby giren, that a Reward of THREE
HUNDRED DOLLARS will be paid for the arrest
and conviction of any party parties for setting
nre to any dwelling house or ont building within
the limits OF the Corporation of w ashington.
de N-eo3t RICHARD WALLACH, Mayor
DERSONAL.-If you want good Cigars and To-
u bacco a. low prices give the La Fayorita Cigar
Store, 467iz l4th street. a call.
de S-lm' Miss SMITH Prsprietress.
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An OLD Custom OBsERvED.-The various
churches of the Methodist Episcopal denomi-
nation observed the old custom Of the Metho-
dists in this country Of assembling on the last
night OF the year and remaining together in de-
NOuoDal exercises until the morning of the
new year. Last night, Wesley Chapel, Rev
Dr Nadal, pastor, was opened at nine o'clock
anu Notwithstanding the slippery walks the
church was crowded in a very short time
! be services were conducted by the pastor and
Rev. DIR. StItt- They were very interesting
me choir varying the exercises with some fine
music well performed.
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RY THOMAS BOWLING, Auct.; Georgetown.

POTOMAC FlSHERlEs AT AUCTION.
Will be rented for the coming season, at public
auction, at the Store OF Thomas Bowling. No. liza
Bridge street. on THURSDAY MORNING, Janu-
ary 4, at 10 clock
The three Landings the Potomac river above
Georgetown, commonly known Clouds Land
ings.
Terms cash. IA RITCUTE
de - lCOn CEionl THOS. BOWLING. Act.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-01
10y GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers.

THREE Frame HOUSES ON THE WEST
SIDE OF 18th, BETWEEN III AND
STREETS NORTH, AT AUCTION.
On FRIDAY, the 5th January, 1866, we:shsll sell
in front of the premises, at O'Clock .. m, three
twO-story and basement Frame Houses and the
Lot on which they stand, being Let No. 2, in
Square No. go.
street west, between III and streets north. and
ruBs back to thirty foot alley, and has the sdyan-
tage of pure spring water being the foun' al n
The Houses and Lots on which each stands will be
sold separately.
Terms: 0Rothird cash; and the balance in six
twelve, and eighteen months, for notes bearing
interest from day of sale.
deed given and deed Of trust taken.
All convey ancing at the cost OF the purchaser in
Guiding revenue stamps.
Title indisputable.
One hundred dollars will be required to be paid
down On each piece of property when knocked OF.
de 20 GREEN WILLIAMS, Aucts.