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Repuhlican Caucus.

A caucus OF the Republican members Of
both houses Of Congress was held in thu hall
Of the House last evening. Senator E. D.
Morgan, or New York, presided, and Hon N.
b. Judd, Of Illinois, acted as secretary. The
meeting was held TO hear the report Of tbs
Executive Committee. which was made by
General Schenck, Its chairman. The reports
show that the committee have collected about
ei7 ,0fO. which has mainly been expended In
the employ ment of speakers and organizers,
and furnishing reading matter TO the South.
The committee have IN their employ about
sixty coIored men and nu mber OF whites en-
gagged in he work of organizing the party in
the rebel States.
Judge Kelley urged the necessity of Keeping
up the work, and called upon the members to
use their best eDdeavors to collect funds.
Senator Chandler gave q glowing account Of
the Importance OF the work, and said that
every Rep ublican member OF Congress could
raise at least one thousand dollars in his dis
trict, to be expended in advancing the cause;
and said that IL means were furnished, the
committee would guarantee TO the Republic
can party the ten Southern States at the first
election.
On motion Of Mr.. IpgersolI, of Illinois, q
resolution was adopted, pledging the mem
bers TO raise the necessary funds TO complete
the work SO we'll begun by the Executive
Committee,
Senator Wilson, of Massachusetts,, stated
that the election in Virginia would probably
be held in September, and the result would
astonish thr nation. He was certain that the
majority which Virginia would give would
place her in the first rank OF the Republican
States OF the Union
Several members OF both houses made brief
and interesting addresses, urging the impor-
lance Of the work, and claiming that q dollar
expended at this time would be worth one
hundred expended year hence.
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DISPOSAL OF PUBLIC LANDS IN MINNESOTA
AND NEBRASKA TERRIToRIEs-The Commits
sioner Of the General Land Office has received
returns showing an aggregate disposal OF
$3.50 acres Of the public lands during the
month OF June last. at the following local
Offices. viz: st. Cloud, Minnesota 3s77S acres !.
Winnebago City, Minnesota, 6,7sl acres: Da,
kotah City, Nebraska, 3,411 acres. A large
proportion of the land was located with Agrt-
cultural College scrip, and the remainder
tazen for actual settlement and cultIyation
under the homestead law, and located with
military warrants.
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A CASE OF CoHscIENcB.-The Treasury of
the United States was swelled yesterday to
the extent OF four dollars and eighty cents, by
remittance from some conscience .stric ken
person who had defrauded the Government
The party enclosing the amount writes from
Lexington, Va, but gave no other clue as To
his identity. -
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NO DISTINCTION ON ACCOUNT OF COLoR.-
MI. Sumner to-day presented to the Senate the
petition Of John H. Brown, VIM. II. Smith, Z
G. Townsend, Geo. w. Hatton and E. otte n
committee on benalf of the citizens OF the 4th
WARD, asking for modification of the laws of
the District so that there shall be no dis.inc-
ton on account of color in the Qualification
for holding office, and that su CD legislation
shall be enacted as will strike out the word
white and the property qualification from the
charter Of this District. Referred tc District
Committee
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OUR NEW TKRRIToRr.-Secretary Seward.
in his communication accompanying the treaty
with Russia for the purchase Of Russian
America, sent to the Senate to- day, calls atten.
ton TO the necessity for an appropriation for
the payment OF the purchase money, and also
to the subject OF proper legislation for the
occupation and government Of the territory a.
part of the dominion Of the United States
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Equal RIGHTS IN THE DIsTRICT.-Mr. Sam
ner introduced in the Senate to-day a bill "for
the further securing OF equal rights in the
District OF Columbia" as follows:
Be it enacted, de-. That in the District NJ
Columbia no person shall be excluded from
any office by reason of race or color, and All
laws making any such discrimination ara
hereby repealed.
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PROPOSALS.
, " y osaLs FoRwO op

IA " ARTERNk STIR 5 B-rgrE
led -" 80 y" ION, ID. G. sally NJ 81
for The pure mt Jgiy 30 1871 Al u CLOCK 400,
a. Alexandria, Va e "oN rFhment woodward.
are invited but for an ,b "a an ,ae 10,
bids si not be entertaiped ~ 'se' 'h'h W. cords
Proposals mu-t be nlainix ro.rl.os ..p.,
Tor Wood. and be addressed n the an
:, iiteen DAYS VIII be allowed parties to rsmsye
BIDDERS will state their fnll name and po,t oas :,
address, and will be notified Iy letter ~ oia .
Get tanCe of their bid. '- ~ &c
The undo rsigned reserves the right 10 r.. ,a,, an
all bids that may be considered oh acti Aa.his ~
the acceptance of the bid. ~"
CHARLES II ToMpEIss
Breyet Brig. General, Depot Quarterin tster
;ylG- Is
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PERsoNAL.-Mr. Cave, the member OF Par.
lament representing Barnssabie, Devonshire.
who is now at Wizards, was on the floor in
both Halls of Congress yesterday. He is a
noted liberal In politics. =. .Ex-Ass,stant Sec.
Rotary OF the Treasury Chandler had q dan !.
Rerous relapse OF fever in Kansas, which
nearly cost him his life. Mrs Jefferson
Davis has gone to Charleston
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PROPOSALS FOR FLOUR.

OFFICE DEPoI CoMMIssARy OF SUBsIsTEscR,
WasHI NGToN, j c.. July 5, 1851.
sealed Proposals are invited until TUESDAY,
July Is. 1851 at II clock NJ, for furnishing the
subsistence Department with
FIVE HUNDRED $500 BARRELS OF FLOUR.
The proposals will be for what is known at this
Depot as Nos. and ., and bids will be entertained
for any quantity less than the whole.
Bids must be in duplicate, and for each grade on
separate sheets of paper.
The delivery of the Flour to commence within
hve days from the opening of the bids, and must bs
delivered in such quantities, daily, the Gov
eminent may direct, at the wharyes or railroad
depot in Washington. D. &.
The delivery of all Flour awarded TO be com
pleted within twenty days from the acceptance of
the bid.
Bids will be received for Flour to be delivered in
new, oak barrels, head lined.
Payment will be made in such funds as the Gov
eminent may have for q isbursement.
The usual Government insp ection viii be made
Just before the Flour is received. and none will be
accepted which is not fresh ground and of a supe-
rior quality.
No bid will be entertained from parties who
have previously failed to comply with their bids,
or from bidders not present to respond.
Government reserves the right to reject any bid
for any
Bids to be addressed to the undersigned. at No.
223 street, endorsed, Proposals for Flour.n
G.. BELL,
y S5t Major and c. s., [. 5. A.
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} PROPOSALS FOR COAL.
Tyf1xu-g ID

Treasury DspnrtHrcrt
National Currency Bureau. july Is. IsT
Proposals will be received at this odice until u
oclnck Nj, on the 27TH OF JULY. for TWO
HUNDRED TONS OF BALTIMORE TONNAGE
COAL. furnace size, and TWO THOUSAND TONS
OF ST GEORGES CREEK CUMBERLAND
COAL, run of mine.
The Coal to be delivered in s'ich quantities
may be desired, and at such points adjacent to the
Treasury Building may be directed
The Depa rtment reserves the right to reject mr.
portion of bid. any, ali the bids ii the Se:-
rotary deems it for the public interest make such
rejection. s. NJ. CLARK,
iy l6-eO3t Chief of Diyisia,
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TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR.
Firemeu.s Ries IN PhiIadeIphia.

- Effemeue ktoS IN PhiIadeiphiUe II
PHILADKLrHIA, July ia difficulty oO-
Cured Yesterday between the Meyamensing
O'Clock this morning, twenty men OF the Noy-
amensiAg, headed b. Alderman Ne q ullen ard
Councilman Barns, made al attack on the
Hope engine house, but were driven of by the
police officers. Two men manned Hammond
and Thompsonb were wound by pistol shots,
which were ereely exchanged. Two arrests
have been made.
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DEATH OF AN INDIAN AsKNr-Tha t.o,,
missioner Of Indian Affairs has received IN :
formation from Fort Gibson OF the death. nv
CHOLERA. OF Colonel Jshn J. Humphrey. In.
dian Agent for the Cherokee Indians. which
occurred at that place on the 4th Instant
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN CoaGRRss.-Mr Stevens
to-day introduced his bill Of last session to
establish system of public schools for the
District OF Columbia 1t in the sama h;,i as
that in rod uced by him January 30, 1867, and
was referred, on his motion, to q en- ecial com
mitiee OF i've. We have already given the
prov isions OF the bill.
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MILITARY PRoTEcTIoN.-Mr. Stevens "a
day introducedIhis bill Of last session for tn
military protection OF the loyal inhab tants ~
sne Iate rebel States; referred to the Recon.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION.

The Senate held short Executive session
to- day, confirming and rejecting the folio wing
nominations:
CONFIRMED.
Samuel Bla tchford. Judge U. S. District
Court for the southern district of New York
in place Of Samuel r. Belts, resigned
VIM b. Sheriff postmaster, Paris, Illinois.
vice VIM. W. Rive, rejected
E. NJ McAllister. Postm ter at Cham paign
Illinois, vice Joshua Dickinson, rejected.
Louis ID. Palmer, Postmaster at Ltchfield,
Illinois, vice ]. s. Young, rejected
REJECTED
James X. Booth to be u S. District Attor
ney, district of Delaware
VIM. H. Gilman, Postmaster, Belyidere,
Illinois.
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MAYORS OFFICE, July s. 1857.

Proposals will be received at this Office until
Thursday, the 18th instant at Il O'Clock. for gra-
ding street south, from Seventh street west to
18th street west. Bidders will state the price per
cubic yard for grading There will he but ons
measurement paid for-that which measures most
The Mayor reserves the right to reject any all
bids
Jy 10 RICHARD WALLACH Mayor
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A PRIZE FIGHT ARRAuaRn
between McGiads and Billy Whit. ~ s sw IL.
hundred dollars q eide, 70 take nisca ~ ~ wv
ginia on September II, has been mads' ~ W.
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IRON ShsiiinEton. Odeon Building ve
nave frank Les'is,s Lady's Magazine for An.
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iHk WHITE HorsR-The regular meeting
OF the cabinet was held to-day with ali the
mem oefs present and the session continued
until two o'clock
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New York Markets.

NEW YORK, July 1e,-The -four market is
l0s2U cts flower; receipts 1918 bbls. Wheat 2a3
cts. lower; rece pts $3.50 bushels. Corn steady
and quiet receipts ,9t9 bushels. Rye quiet.
S2a,75. Sand firm at 1sal3a. Whiskey steady.
Cotton quiet at 2ak for middling upiands.
Freights quiet. and spirits turpentine dropping
at SASS. Rosin is prime with q m oderate de-
mand at 3.t2X for common aud 3, IS for strained.
Ashes quiet; pots e,75. Barley nominal. Peas
nominal
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TIE MAiLs.-Much complaint ia made hv
bu siness men OF damage to their interests bv
the suspension of the through mail-that leay
ing New York At midnight which got here
about 10 .. m Under the present arrangement
this mail does not get here until late in the after
noon, and after business hours. The business
men OF Baltimore have forwarded petition
20 the Postmaster General asking that this
mali trip be resumed. Would 1t not be well
1or our business mea to Join In the effort to
this desirable endl
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VIM. NJ. ELLIS & BRO.
"a HISkYl WHISKY II WHISKY III
w Rare CHANCE.

AL LEAST 90 PER CENT SAVED.
Just received large lot of fine RYE WIS
kIES from the best West Virginia distiileries,
which will offer at the following reduced prices,
viz AT S2.s0, 1925, 81 and SIS per gallon retail
Wholesale purchasers will find q great deduction
from the above prices l will also offer a GIN at
g. Is per gallon retail, superior to any Gin sold
gallon.
Received besides large lot of Imported SHER-
R1ES direct from Europe, and in bond at New
York, transferable to Georgetown custom house;
100 casks of Cadiz SHERRY and 90 casks of Cette
or French SHERRY; The Cette Sherry, such as
have been selling to city dealers according their
generosity, at from So, $3.50, and 81 per gallon,
81 per gallon wholesale. G. GAUTIER,
ap2 PLY Importer, 262 Penn'a avenue.
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ihE NEXT SHTo.-We learn that the Presi-
Dent has signified 20 the Speaker OF the Hou.a
his purpose OF returning to Congress an
Thursday next the supplemental rsconstrnc-
ten Act, accompanied by the veto MESSAGE
which all anticipate
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~ Another use for petroleum has been dis
covered 1t cures the Itch.
~ General Meagher's successor, MT James
Tufts, was on his way to Montana when M Gag
her died.
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INTERNAL REyEsUE-The receipts from this
source to-day were $3.50 $685. A'S
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SOUTHERN FILLIBusTRRs ORGANIZING
Dispatches have been received here from the
South to the effect thai there is greatsympathy
manifested in New Orleans, Charleston, Rich.
mond and elsewhere in that section, for the
fate OF Macmillan, and mat secret orsaniza-
tons are being formed there to ayenpe his
death. Large daily accesslons are made TO
the ranks Of the avengers It's proposed that
the expeditions will move secretly to Mexico,
concentrating In remote portion Of Texas,
where supplies will be previously forwarded.
and from where q movement will be made
upon the Liberal army, as circumstances die.
tate. European Governments are said 10 h.
involved in this movement
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WASHINGTON IRON WORKS.
GRAY AND MOVES,

Founders, M9eh,ntsts and BoiLe, Makers,
Corner OF Maine avenue and Sd street,
ManuIactTrers of Improved Stationary and Port.
able Steam Engines OF any required power; Saw and
Gratings Railings, Foreings, Iron and Brass Cast
The increased facilities of our new and extensive
establishment enables us to offer those having
on the most favorable terms
Agents for Burnham's Improved Jouval Turbine
Water Wheel. my D. 3m
+ Attest PARIS FASHIONS OF HAIR
L. DRESSING.
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PROPOSALS FOR ENGINE HOUSE.

81 Il enacted BY the Board Of Aldermen and Board
OF Common Council. That the sum of twelve thou
sand dollars. much thereof may be neces-
sary, be, and the same is hereby appropriated out
of the general fund, for the purchase of suitable
lot, and to build engine house for the use of
Steamer No. /. That the location and site of the
engine house and plan Of the building shall be
determined by the Mayor, one member Of the
Board OF Aldermen, one member of the Board
of Common Council, and the Board of Fire Com
missioners; and the said engine house shall b.
built by contract, the above named COMMITTEES
shall constitute the building committee. and under
their direction the building shall be erected ,
said building committee shall advertise in three
daily papers in the city of Washington for N6l
successive days for proposals, according to plans
and specifications to be provided, and award the
contracts to the most advantageous bidder or bid
ders. he or they giving security for faithful
Pliance with the contracts in double the amount of
his or their bids for the erection of said engine
house, and in shall the contract tor or con
tractors be paid for any extra work or materials
except on a written order from the Building Com
mittee, or such legally authorized person they
may select for that purpose; and specific time
shall be named in the contracts for the completion
Of the work contracted for under suitable forfeit
for each day 3 failure.
Approved December 3. 1865.
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TIE 9RRAT SEWING MACHINE p.rvvre
Ihe application TO Congress by Elias Howe.
Jr.' Tor an extension OF his Sewing Machine
patents has created quite q fiutter anon cat tho
Sewing Machine men. The different opposinv
companies, all Of whom have to pay roval,v
10 aim for the use Of his patents, represent
some e3o,o00,0o0 Of capital, and the lobby 70
be organized here in opposition to the exten.
sion will be a formidable one The app,iea.
lion goes to the House Committee on Pateat,
when appointed.
s0The Second Branch Of the Baltimore
councils yesterday adopted resolutions dis.
countenancipg any movement tel ding 10 with.
draw the baltimore deaf mutes from the Col.
umeia Institute for the Deaf and Dumb. ana
endorsing Inc management OF that Institution
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WASHINGTON, July i6, lss7.-Jsy Cooke &
90. furnish the following quotations OF Crew.
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y ,, ~
Vim. T. Ed,ly, Esq, charlottesville, Va:
DEAR SIR: You ask me in your note s.What
action is necessary on the part Of the people
here to avert from them confiscation %" l am
sure the generous action of General Grant
and our other commanders towards the men
IN arms against their country, the magma
nImIty OF the nation, the liberal policy of DON
gress, should satisfy you and the well dis posed
people of the rebel States that nothing will be
done for revenge. but everything for the en-.
during peace of the country. Nothing can
bring confiscauon upon the people of the rebel
states but the persistent folly and madness OF
masses ftheir people, and cannot believe that
the body Of their people will, by their future
action, bring confscation upon themselves /
VIII suggest, my dear sir, sure way for your
people TO avert from themselves confiscation
remove disabilities. restore law, order peace
AND individual and natl onal prosperity and
happiness. Let them abandon AT snce and for
ever the ideas. principles and policies OF their
s'iost cause" strive 10 conquer the prejudIces
fdtes and passions engendered by their rebaI
hon and the conflict they inaugurated Let
tnem accept the suits Of the nations victory
the unity OF the States: the perpetuiry of the
Republic The emancipation. enfra cbisemsnt
and citizenship of their bondmen their eouaii
" OF rights and privileges Let them do this
IL spirit as well AS in form. Let them estah.
Ism schools for the education OF both RACES
Let them encourage the freedmen 10 be thrifty
aho temperate, to get homesteads and to en-.
gage In industries in varied forms Let them
develop the mighty resources our heavenly
atner mas given the people of the sunny
Sonth, and cherish a spirit OF fraternity and
love. Such action will inspire affection. con-
noence, magnanimity, make confiscaton an
liaposslbiiity- cause disabilities speedily to
disappear, and bring down upon them their
STATES, and their Country, blessings and bene-
hts. Very truly,
Your Friend, HENRY WIrsoy
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Z. ALLIOT,
FRENCH HAIR DRESSER,

= ia street. between 18th and 18th SITS.
Mr.. Alliot, from Paris, Hair Dresser, of the
celebrated Rachel, with whom he arrived in this
country, has now been established for the last
eight years in Washington and Newport, enjoying
the patronage of the corps dtPodtiqSe, and of the
highest society. He has the honor to announce that
he has this season imported the latest fashions of
DISTINGUISHING, and also pomades, and everything
BILE prices. ia T-6mH
YOUNG Ian G r o r D., the thorough bred
i Racing Stallion, procured from the ~
estate of the late Commodore Il. +. Stock IN
ton Of New Jersey, will make the season 81
"a, lat Glen Elem farm. about two miles north
west Of Georgetown, in the District of Columbia,
at $50 for the season, payable at the time of ser
vice; For pedigree and further particulars see
hand bills. G. W. TURNER,
Rp 20 l2w Manager
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u. PEEL MOST RESPECTFULLY Informs
his friends and the public that he has re- n
moved from 431 It'll street to 422 SEy- ~
EETH STREET west least aide. } where he =
has on hand large assortment of STOVES,
TIN WARE. and H0USEFURNISH1NG
GOODS, to which he invites the attention OF pur-
chasers.
Orders for ROOFING, SPOUTS, 60. eolisitsdr
and promptly attended to- ssffI lje22-lm
r AIDES, UNDERGARMENTS AND chill
Ii DREN 8 CLOTHES OF every DESCRIPTION made
broiderine, Braiding and Tucking neatly and
promptly done by Mrs. DOWNING, No. gig 7th
street, between L and n. my S-1m
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L'OR SALE AT 4 BARGAIN-A new Florence
IL SEWING MACHINE. all complete; very fine
SECRETARY and BUREAU combined: splendid
M0CKING BIRD and CAGE, and a lot of House
hold Utensils, by family leaving the city. Call at
AS Massachusetts avenue. Je 1885,
FRESH GRAHAM WATERS at
Il jyl-tf KING PLACE.
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%ATTENTION BRICKLAYERS' UNION
A3 No. Attend regular meeting on
THURSDAY EVENING, July 10, 1857, at Wood
ward Hall. The quarterly dues and taxes must be
paid Il delinquents will be fned
jy l63t J ID. BONTZ. Rec Sec
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DARIS AND NEW YORK MILLINERY.
Mrs. A. G.. CASTOR has just returned from New
York with large and elegant assortment of
fine French, English and American Straw -
Bonnets and Hats for ladies and children; ~
Crystal, Amber. Pearl, and Straw Orna- -
ments. Also, general assortment of fineH~
French Flowers Bonnet and Hat Frames in great
variety: Ribbons. Silks, Grapes, Tulles and Real
Laces, &c.
Particular attention given to all orders.
Rooms, 446 Sth street, near Pennsylvania ave.
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SOIND COUNSEL,

Below VIII be found letter addressed this
forenoon by the Hon. Henry Wilson, u s. Sem
stor, to Firginian OF high standing, in an .
swer to inquiries recently made by the latter
All who really desire the speedy restoration
OF Virginia to Der former position in the Union,
who at the same time realize the necessities of
her situation, Will be soiicitous that she shall
act promptly and sincerely upon Senator vii.
sons kind and sensible advice:
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SEAGLE IRON WORKS.
w ~ ~

jy S-5t
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Orders for admission to the free beds in this hos
ptal fof which there 80 be obtained of the
Surgeon in chief at this Office, 1S4 street, or of
any of the Medical staff and Of the Revs Drs. Hall,
Gurley, Gillette, and Coombs.
Wives and widows of soldiers desiring admission
will apply to the Surgeon General United States
army.
Patients living at distance who desire to come
to this institution for treatment private
rooms by applying by letter to the matron of the
hospital. A. D. GILLETTE, ID. D.,
au 2S-eoly President.