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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-01

n0G EOS'I.--Estnq,d or sto,n from The subscriber,
~ living lndiun Creek about twelve mics north Of
Otwa white and black Shepherd Dog has short tail.
and when last home umt two weeks ago had scab
mis- rom fight with another dog Answers to the
name Of "Fry' The dog wax seen IL Ottawa Oh the 18th
inst liberal reward Viii le paid Tor information that VII
La Sale Co, H.
Jan. is aw. FRED. MUELLER.
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E.rgal.
DESGTION TO SELL REAH EsYATE.-

FoE57TiOS no SELL KEAI FS'YATE.-
l. STATE OF ILLINOIS Ia SALEg Couyrr-ss-CU,ity
Court heirot To hlrch Tsylm, A. n. 1868
"e"rEe '" Norton Administrator Of the Thomas
Dexter deceased, Lydia Dexter Edwin NJ Dexter Thorn
~ shaluck aud Mary Standardization for sale of real
estate :" pay debts II appearing from affidavit ON file in
tc once o the Clerk Of said court that the defendants
td"h NJ Dexter, Thomas shaddrS and Mary Shalck arc
not residents OF salt state Notice hereby given to the said
defendants Edwin VI. Dexter, Thomas Shaldx and Mary
shsa,k That said petitioner filed in said court on the 2lst
Ial VI January 1865 his petition praying for an order
ror III. sale OF the following described estate situated in
si county {" i"sae viz: Losonc( and two 2) in the sub
division OF the southeast quarter section eighteen in
township hlrtySiX 36D three 49, Of the third
principal meridian, As surveyed and plated by j. H. Wagon
e county surveyor Of said county, aud ocd in book 3d.
page u.s. and that summons therepon Issued thereon as is
by law required.
No" therefore, unless You, the said Edwa Dexter
Thomas shaddck and Mary sack and each Of You per.
sonny he ana appear before said court such 10
holden at the Court House in Ottawa in said county, Oh tho
hfs' Monday of March, D. 1868 and plead or aeur
to said petition the will be for as against
you ana decree will be- este-ed according tho prayer
thereof n NOnRp ri,rJ
Wv" RAf, Petitioners Solicitor. Jan. 25-3w.
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TTNIrED STATES COLLECToR,s NO

NITED STATES COLLECrOR,S NO.
~ IECE.-7o all whom ii may concern, l. Cias 81
Hammond. L. 5. Collector for the 9th Dist Illinois by virtue
OF tile power conferred by G3i section Of the In
srnai Revenue Law OF the United States per Act Of March
-o A. 100 dd on III" 3lst day Of December ~ D. 1867,
seize the following described property ON account of defective
stamps, viz.
Eleven hundred CI0O) Cigars
No'ce hereby given To any nd all persons claiming
n property u appear and mike such claim within thirty
ao nays from the date OF this publication and show cause
why 'hr same should not Ice dc ela forfeited 10 the United
states ClIAS. VI. HAMMOND,
Y. s. ~ tw.r, tth Dist Illinois
-, - .N PR JAMES H. NIas,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-07-29

YOUNG MEMS SEYMOUR AND BLAIR CLUB-
"A meeting of the Young Mems Seymour and
Blair Club was held last night al the roomS OF
the Conservative Army and Navy UnIou. 397
Pennsylvania avenue. Mr.. Thomas J. VI L rray
occupied the chair, and Mr.. Ben iamin X. Mar
acted as secretary After an explanation from
lie Chair that the present call was for the pur-
pose CT perfectinE an organization for the sup
port Of Seymour and Blair, an invi.4nOn was
extended TO all persons who wished 70 do so 20
come forward and Join Quite a number of
gentlemen then enrolled their names Mr. ].
q. Richmond, Chairman OF the Committee OIL
Constitution and Bylaws, then presented a
report, which was read. amended. and adopted:
and thereCpOE MeSsrs. John r. Halleck. A. j
Mekeeyer ana Captain Prank Geise were ap-
pointed Committee 10 have the same printed
for the benefit of the Club. The meeting then
proceeded 70 ballot for permanent officers,
when Mr.. Joseph II Bradley, Jr., was uuaui-
mously elected President, and Mr.. AsouEy
Lloyd first Vice President; n which point FUR
Their proceedings in this direction were sus
pended, and. on motion OF Capt. Frank q Use.
the meeting adjourned in order TO attend the
Seymour and Blair EsnIan N -etIng then IN
progress al the City Hall The seymour Clue
will meet again Thursday night at the same
place 70 eonpiete ITS organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-07-29

FREDERICKsCUEG, NA.-Ihe excursion -
FIe1erICkSs burg, Va, advertised IN another
part Of cur paper naturally calls up soRe OF
the historical events with which this famous
old cry, beautifully situated on the banks Of
The happah1nnocK- l. associated. IL was the
residence of Hugn Mercer, one Of Washington's
generals, who fell at the battle OF Trenton.
and cOnSecrated the hour Of victory with HIS
blood The old house in which he Piled his
vocation rs an apothecary, was still Standing
Just before the war. II was il this city thar
Gen. Washington took hi MASONIC degrees IN
old Lodge .. Here, also the mother OF Wash
ingtOn spent her last days, and went % rest in
ripe old age. She sleeps quietly unds- "A halt
nnlshs monument at kenmOOr, not fI- from
the town. She was known as Lady Washing
Ton, and the house where she lived ana oiled
is srill standing, and IN good state OF preser-
walton. The recent battles around Fredericks-
burg, so destructive of life and properly, have
left fewer scars in the fields and fewer evil
dsnCes Of their disastrous results than would
naturally be expected But what remains TO
mark the historic places will long be attractive
10 visitors. Two OF more Cabinet officers,
anC a large number Of our prominent citizens
are taking IN interest IN the proposed excur-
sion; and as the object is 10 contribute funds
Tor the erection 81 cauTCh Ia thu suburbs OF
our city, there can b. no doubt that II will BE-
a great success. The excursionists will start
on the steamer Express from the eth street
wharf n IL O'Clock a. m, on the 9TH of Angus,
touching at Al xandria for passengers, and on
reaching Aqua Creek viii take the cars direct
for Fredericksburg.
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TIE TRUE LIGHTS We are Informed
that working organization tor the current
CaIEl 31gn i bein, organized in this city under
the ABOVE title. This organization is sora.-
" nat similar TO the Nv IGe Awakes" of Isl J.
and III other sections OF the country it has been
exceedingly successful III awakening among
the people enthusiasm in the Rep mil can cause
The following are among the provisions of
tie constitution:
Any Repu blIc an, recommended by at least
tao active members of this society, STALL by a
vote OF a majority of the members present az
any regular meeting, De admitted full men,
b+r thereof on signing the constitution and by
laws.
he otiieers of the civil department of this
OF ganIlaIiOn shall consist of a president, one
vice president. one recording secretary. one
corresponding secretary, treasurer, i1nitJr
and 2n executive committee Of three, and for
The military department one captal Il. one first
lieutenant, one second heutenant-asa 4 sergeant
Tor every ten men, which officers sllll la I'D
thei- office for the term of two months, and
un'II their successors Is elected
The captain first and second lieutanants
shall have exclusive and complete control OF
the organizations Al all meetings. for drill or
parade. ranking in the order named. Each
member and officer Of these occasions shall in
all things subordinate himself 10 and OBEY the
orders OF his superiors without delay or ap-
peal. The military department shall always
be subordinate 10 the civil.
The uniform FOR the members of the military
organization shall consist of an oil-cioth cap.
% the navy pattern, with red, white aud blu
band, and an oil-cloth cape. TIE officers Of
this department. Will wear the usual military
badges 10 distinguish rank.
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kffniIa IN 0eepRssaNn,

DoHAss OF Al AsKD LApY.-On Saturday
MrsxSarah whsnn died a. The residence Of pr.
MaeAli corner Of Dun6ekton and Oongr&s
took place on Sunday Afternoon, and her re-
mans were Inferred in the old Presbyterian
ourying ground, In an adjoining grave 10 that
o. her husband, who was buried there more
tnan nifty years ago. The remains were IN
cased IN Q handsome walnut CONN covered
WIN hack cloth; and the servicee at the house
WERE conducted by Rev. ID. ID. Gurley.
SrRKrf 1MPRovxnHNrs. - Mr.. Newman.
ceAnman OF the COMMITTEES on Streets Of the
common Council, has a force OF workmeu en-
gased in setting the curb-stone and laying
pavenenf on The south side OF a. Pennsylvania
Creek 70 Greene street, ana also another forc.
al work on Bridge street, repairing all the
broken places in the carriaSe-wsy. These i'm
provements We're both much needed
POLICE IrENs.-Frank Bisnop, a youus man
sporting the livery Of Uncle sam, became A
disgrace 10 his uniform by being drunk on the
street. Ofhcer Volkman took HIM before Ju.-
ttce Buckley, who, in view OF his quiet aud or
DERBY oemeanor, dismissed him. Granderson
Bell, laborer, was arrested on a charge OF vlo-
latine q corporation ordinance by throwing
DIAL, &c, in the canal, and WAS dismissed by
Justice Buckley. who thought the charge was
not fully sustained.
RIVER FRoNT.-Entered-Ste James =.
Green, New York, with merchandise. The
dizziness and quiet now pervading the river
front b remarkable. The only signs Of bust
and there along the line. The steamer John
Gibson is loading for New York, and her
freight Is composed chiefly of Georgeto WI
hour; also quite q mum Der OF public documents,
sent by the Smithsonian Institution 10 New
YORK, from whence they will be distributed -
the various scientific institutions in foreign
countries for which they are intended At the
coal wharves eleven large schooners are load
ing for northern ports.
MERCHANTS observation-disclosures Offering
since y sterday morning Not a bushel OF graz
OF any kind has changed hands. No large
amounts OF grain are expected % arrive here
till after the LIST Of August, when II is thought
"'Change" will be quite lively.
CHEsAPEAKR AND OHIO CANAI-On the
canal wharves business is rather dull, and
few boats arriving. Eighteen arrived yester-
day, making in all three hundred and sinety
arrivals since the LIST instant. Ii is reported,
and upon very good authority, that the boat
men at Cumberland are on a strike for higher
wages; which, If IL rs so, accounts for the small
nu mber of boats arriving.
Navigation on the canal is uninterrupted by
the late severe rains. The damage done TO th,
baltimore and Ohio Railroad by the flood has
been so great that coal TRANSPORTATION over n
will necessarily be suspended for al least
twenty days, during which time all the coal
that leaves the Cum berland mines for tide
water must b. brought by the canal.
RECOVERY OF Mr.. SIMNs.-This gentleman.
Wit was so severely injured some weeks ago
by the falling Of a scaffold, we are glad TO hear
is ont again and receiving the congratulations
Of his friends.
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CRIMINAL OovRr, hssye yde.--Hesterday,
in the case OF william Woody and James
Shearer, indicted for assault with intent to
was rendered, and they were sentenced to paw
q fine Of 20 each.
The sentence Of the Court committing
James McQuade to Jail unul the costs Were
paid was RENTED. ..t =
In the case Of VIM. Woody, Edward Woody,
James Shearer, Robert Payne, indicted for riot;
VIM. Woody and James Shearer, for assault
with intent TO kill; VIM. Woody, do, n0lle
pros was entered.
This morning, Chas. Ford, alias Phil. Ian.
caster, indicted for the larceny Of q bolt OF
calico, plead guilty Of petit larceny, and 4,
being the second offence. he was sentenced 70
one year in the Albany penitsatiary.
Albert Kinney, plead guilty to a charge a
petty larceny was sentenced TO Jail Tor 90 days
In the cases Of VIM. Summers and Mary
Kidner, indicted for larceny, and Frank Wash.
ingtOn, q cases,) assault and battery, nosls
pros was entered.
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Il NEW CUsIoMER FOR A BAE-RoON.-Tss.
ieToay afternoon, a huge snak-, upwards Of
four feet long, ~ormed It's way iato Capt. Geo.
ShecAell's Fulton Restaurant, at Potomac
Terry wharf and began 4 survey OF the PREM
Uses. HIS snakeship's advent, however. did not
wards him, Tor. slmui taLeous Mltl the recoy =
cry OF the presence of mind of Capt. Sheck-l IA
and others present, murderous attack was
made upon the reptile. and he w;ls soon dis
patched. Al one time the animal hal posses
sion OF the liquids, Is Capt. y promptly yielded
his position, anG MADE for the back room upon
the first motion OF the snakes body in the di-
reCtlOn OF the bar.
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CHARGE OF ENTICING CHILD AwAT-This
morning Detective McDeyitt arrested Clara
Franklin ON j warrant is ued on the complaint
OF +. "A. Aiken, charging her with s'malic iously
decoying and taking and enticing away ty
force and fraud female child known by the
name 81 Cora Aiken, between five and six years
OF age, on the evening OF the 10th of July, with
intent 70 deprive the person having lawful
care and possession Of said child OF such pos
session The case was taken before Justice
Smith. when Mr.. Z. L. Price appeared for the
defendant. and after some discussion. At the
request Of the complainant, the case was post
poned until Tomorrow, the accused giving
bail for her appearance
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TEE WEIGHT AND SALE OF HAy-T

TIE WEIGHT AND SALE OF HAY.-The fol.
lowing is the bill regulating the weight and
sale of hay in the District as il passed both
Houses
Sec. L That all hay and straw which may
be baled by weight ia the District of COLUMBIA
shall be sold by the nett hundred, and every
twenty hundred pounds nett weight shall De a
ton.
Sec. ,. That this act shall take effect from and
after It's passage.
The bill passed the Senate June 18th, the
House on the 10Th instant, was approved by
the Pre- sident Oh the 9Th and has therefore be-
cone j Law.
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ALEXANDRIA AND EICINITY-The Joyrna!
OF his morning says:
Tie sumac trade of Alexandria has c,m.
menc.d.
On Monday the steamer Arrow ran against
snag at Jennay's wharf and injured her
wheel.
Piney Point Is crowded with visitors
Virginia raised barley begins 10 be received
in this city.
The dog killers estimate that there are vet in
Alexandria so dogs that require killing.
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RY THos. BOWLING, Auctioneer; Georgetown
TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED PROP

AQUEDUCT.
By virtue Of two deeds OF trust 20 tho unG er-
signed, bearing date res pectiveiy the leh day b.
February and the 5th of April, ls5. ana duly re
corded and at the request of the persons secured
thereby, viii seli at public auction. TO the hi ign
est BIDDER, on the premises, the 9th day OF Au
gust, 1875, at O'Clock y. m the eastern HAT
Ihreikelds eddiuoa to Georgetown, from ting
thirty t50) feet On Bridge street, and binding 81
Linsan street one hundred aud twenty lla,l Zee
With the improvements thereon, consist ng Of two
frame houses The property is we'll located, and il
increasing in value rapidly, and will grove good
investment.
Terms Of sale: 81 go cash; ot which 500 must
be paid at time of sale the reeijue ~ On rec
payments at 4, 8, and v months, 20 lie securei by
deed OF trust upon the property. Uouveysncing
and stamps at the expense Of the purchaser Should
the terms not be complied with fn ive lays the de-
Posit TO be forfeited and the property sold i've
days notice 81 the risk of deling uert purchaser
FRED. W JONES. Trustee
~ Edits TH0S. BOWLING, Auct
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DIED.

GOLDEN. On Tuesday, the 18th instant, at 9
o'clock u m, Mrs, MABGAkET GOLDEN, for the
last 20 years resident Of this city, widow of the
late JOHN A. Golden.
The friends Of the family respectfully invited
to attend her funeral, on THURSDAY. 3Oth instant,
at 10 O'Clock q. m, from 81. Peters Church. q,
SUIT. On Tuesday evening. the 18th instant,
OF consumptfon, JOHN l.. SUIT, In the 73d year
OF his
The friends Of the family are respectfully in
vited to attend his funeral from his late
on street south between 81 and 4th streets east,
OIL THU s6ay afternoon, at O'Clock.
tAlexandris and Richmond papers please copy .
SUPPLE On the 18th instant, Mrs. MARCIA
RET SUPPLE, In the 10th year of her age.
Her funeral will take place from st. Peter a
Church, on Friday, ct 10 o'clock. 81
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VIOLATING THE LIQUOR ORDINANCR-John
Shay was fined $40 and costs by Justice Clark.
this morning, for selling liquor without a
license. The accused conducts his business in
South Washington; but declined a hearing be.
fore Justice Tucker, on the ground that he an
pretended justice would not be melted ont TO
him. In default of pay ment of fine, Shay was
committed 20 the workhouse for ninety DAYS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-07-29

FISB CARRIAGEs.-Messrs.A Andrew J. Joyce
a Co. Of this city, have Al their firsJ-class es-
tablIs nInent- Az and 40 lith street, OF the
largest and most complete stocks o, buggies,
Carriages. &c, ever seen IN this city, cOmpris-
ing al the modern styles with the --latest I'M
prOyements. They are accommodating deal
ers, and on account OF their large and iucreas-
ing trade can AFFORD 10 sell - very cheap rates.
Their ware-TooTEs are well worth visit from
those desiring TO purchase vehicles OF the best
manufacture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-07-29

BROKE DowN.-A wagon, belonging to the
Great Falls Ice Company, broke down this
morning at seven O'Clock, al the corner of
Pennsylvania avenue and 9TH street. The acct
dent occurred in consequence OF the spokes TO
one of the wheels breaking from the hub, and
At a late hour In the afternoon the wagon still
remained in the street as an obstruction To
vehicles and foot passengers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-07-29

STOLEN WATCH RHCovERED.-About two
months since Miss Fannie johnson, of this
city, " lille riding IN street car, was relieved
by an adrolt pickpocket Of a gold watch and
cham valued AZ SlSO- She AT once informed
Messrs. Clarvoe ami Bigley, the detecti YES, OF
her loss, and that we'll known firm set 70 work
with their usuai promptness and intelligence,
and after tracing the stolen property throu Oh
the hands of several persons, recovered IL TO-
day. The tibet Is known 70 them, and though
he IS absent from the CITY At present, they have
hopes OF capturing hIm. If our detectives keep
up their vigilance and activity, thieving viii
soon become very Improbable In this locality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-07-29

TEE GRAND LODGE OF TEE KxIsHrs OF
PrTHIk aftefnoon. this body, at
the new hall OF the order, elected the follow
ing omeers for the ensninE yeaf:-yenerable
erty LOdes No. 6, ID. c.; Grand Ohaneellor,
John II. KING, OF Franklin Lodge No. 3, ID. c.;
Vice Grand Chancellor. DR.. A. q. Levy, OF
cording Scribe, Clarence NJ Barton. Of Prank.
lin Lodge No. 2, d. c.; Grand Financial Scribe.
alexander Campbell, Of Decatur Lodge No. 9,
GEORGETOWN; Grand Banker, Theodore Sniffen,
OF Liberty Lodge No. q, d. o: Grand Guide,
John "; Thompson, Of Calanthe Lodge No. II,
DC; Grand Inner Steward, John Eyely, OF
Liberty Lodge No 6 ID. c.; G rand Outer Stew
ard, George + Strobel, Of Webster Lodge No.
Many important changes was made in the
Order, one Of which requires the Lodges 70
hereafter transact their business in the third
degree. The Grand Scribes report shows a
total membership Of $4,000, with l3l Lodges
Total receipts for the year, Saas, 900: disbursed
for charitable purposes, s15,69O; total amour,
now on hand IN the various Lodges, A25O, 600
The session was quite harmonious throughout
The new hall was turned over TO the Board OF
Trustees. Messrs. RAthbone, Barton and Sweet
and reflects great credit upon the COMMITTEES
having charge Of the work. The Order Is rap.
idly extending throughout the country, and
will, IN few months. be established in every
State Of the Union. The Supreme Lodge vii
he formed on the nth OF August next in thi:
city.
POLICE ITEMs.-Nat. Lancaster, Alfred Lee
and George Mathews, colored servants. were
before Justice Thompson for disorderly con.
duct, and each paid fine Of 50.
:. OppenheImer, butcher, was arrested By
Officer Lusby, for keeping a dog without H.
Cense, for which Justice Tucker fined him as
Sylvester Overton, colored barber, was ar.
rested by Officer Acton, tor gambling. Justice
Clark fined him $50, and in default OF payment
he was sent TO the workhouse.
ANNE Coleman (nymph) was brought before
dlsOrdprlv rOndnpf hu
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The following, among many hundreds Of our hest
citizens, testify 10 its wonderful cacy:
CERTIFICATES FROM PHYSICIANS.
BALTIMORE, ND. March 4. 1865.
believe DR.. Lavrences "ROSADALISn 10 be
the BEsI ALTERArIyR IN VsE, aud therefore fully
recommend IL % such.
THOMAS J. BOYKIN, MD.
ROSADALiS WILL CURE THE WORST
CASES OF SCROFULA.
DESPAIR NOT

D.. J. J. LdNrsHct.
DEsRsIR Ny youngest daughter, aged Eve years
has been dreadfully afflicted with Sorufnla nearly
Gil her life. L tried q great many ply siciaus Int
althout relievf her much: IN act most OF them
saio there was no hope Of cJre. During the lat
spring she was worse than ever. her body AMI
bmhs being covered with sores and blCtcheE-wlth
lace snd eyes badly liberated and swollen Wbflsf
IN TINS condition. vss I'd vised by Dr. l. A Stith
20 try your kOsadslis. 4 at once procured three
bottles, and commenced giving n 90 her. Ths sesrf
EoS NtGsicdl- Ia less tRaa DsSNfa 20 my great
astonishment, sac tcas ss.t-slV te,it- am, sir,
yours, with mnch respect and gratitude,
W. W. BURNETT.
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THE PARK HOrEL.-The owners Of the Park
Hotel, lately destroyed by fire, have contract
ed with Mr.. Thomas ii. Barron for rebuilding
the structure and he has entered on the work.
having, within two hours after signing the con
rct, placed a number of hands at work clean. .
ing away the rubbish. The building will be
ready for occupancy within sixty days.
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CHRoNIO LIVER COMPLAINT crpr,

CHBOSlO LIVER COMFLAIHr CURED
This ~ 20 certify that 1 was eurey Of Ch-on,c
Liver Complaint by DR.. Lsvrences RoSsssiis
eNer having been confined % nv baa .Dd hon.s
out bcrert, VIM
know a. several others 10 this comfy crrsss
through the Use II Rosadsis. aud Il car Ie To-, ~
n nearly every house IN my neigh borhood spd
they ell praise IL ~ great medicine.
THOMAS THo8N.
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ALMOST FIRR.-At half past three o'clock
this morning Officer French and Watchman
on the premises of Mr.. Langley, corner of New
jersey avenue and B street north, caused by
the bursting OF a coal oil lamp. They succeeded
in extInsuishing the flames before any damage
was done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-07-29

IMPRovENENT.-Mr. 7. ] Gait, dealer in
wood and coal having recently purchased the
large let connecting with Seventh street wharf
formerly occupied by the Ken nebec Ice Com
pany, intends az an early day, removing his
Seventeenth street. The grou nd has been sub
stantIslly enclosed with high fence, and, in
addition 70 other improvements, Mr.. Gait is
having put mp two new and costly steam ma
chimes for saving and splitting wood. A. this
point, Mr.. G. can have his wood and coal
taken rom vessels to his yard AZ slight ex-
pense.
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FIRE.-Atout nine o'clock last nigh: an at
tszpt was made 10 burn down n new two
story frame building, situated On X street, be-
tween Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets, be-
longing 10 "A cOlored blacksmith namsd VIM
Scott The neigh0ors discovered II in time,
however. to extinCuish the flames with a fs-yg
snckrts o. water. The Goyernment and city
frSr.en TUNED out promptly, but their services
were rot needed.