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DRoPosALs FOB STATIONERY.

Sealed Proposals foI faInshins the foiie%ins S
articles Sf stationery for the y. ar ending jane s.
as.h day Of july: isa al IL CLOCK n: 'D' ''''
six gro. inch Inkstands, No sls, glass Shoppers
Twelve gross sss inch Inkstands, No. sos, glass
Three gross 4 inch Inkstands. Ho as, glass stop
Two hundred Thousand white Envelopes, s.,s7l;
Tso hlnSred tSoussnd White Envelopes. s'l,49.''
Ore baSdred thousand white Envelspss. lo.x4s.;
BI.nk forms for bidding will be furnished upon
4hs BIDS win be considered and accepted or re-
.Centrscts must b ezscutsd BY the snccessful
bidders within ten days after being called upon
The articles oostracssd for must be furnished
from time % time during the year in ausatities
tire Quantities, vii, hswevsr. bs called for during
or nm msfins ii, and Be aecomS Ssnfed he bond.
With s1bcient surstits tn ths Sum ef NV. shOusand
sss s:s's; % ,s:
Si:sns sSss p.ssion q sSs s;siss: :: me-. s '1 ).
AZ IN &: 3: ssss.: S9 &: x ~
e e: ass ss: g Ss
!sIis. pS:s Ss ar:: Of charge as the Treasury
The failure g. comply with sny one order nader
the contfacr viii pperote - the forfeiture Of the
sniifs psessy ths hSss, q tss ssiIstsry o ths
3 :s:s5 ss s.sss:s % sss::: me-
/ failure, and charge 70 the contractors dfty per
s&fy TO pay fer such articles.
PrJpes2ts unacSo vilied By satisfactory bond
u: s e s s H. Be
dealers IN 'ne AZ sG1ESRes 9 BOUTWELL,,
ie2s-eo1m Secretary OF the Treasury.
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OAK HALL CLOTHING EMPORIUM
For Gentlemen, Boys, and Cnildren.
400 1th 81, opposite p d.

CORNs, &C.-Dr. w bite, Surgeon Chiropodist,
OF twelve years prac ical experience in the
United States and Canadas, and es siablished at
a24 pennsylvania avenue, between ~ aud 9th
streets, since 1861, successfully treats Corns,
Bunlons, Chilblains. Club and Ingro wing
Nails, and other diseases of the feet, without
pain or neon venence to the patient. The shoe
can be worn with ease Immediately after the
operation. Refers to the many eminent physi-
clans, surgeons and thousands OF other respon-
sloie persons who patroniZe his establishment mt
Hours from q. m to p. m. Owing to press
OF business at Office, Dr. White Is unable to
visit patier Is at their residences except between
and p. m.
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y Z n = O A st o NE
The MARYLAND FREE STONE COMPANY
are prepared to furnish their Stone In dimensions
and quantity required,
STEPS, PLATFORMS,
WINDOW GAPS AND sILLs,
WAITE TABLEe, OOPIN0,
FLA0GING, ASH LEA, &c
BUBBLE Oh ROUGH SOUND eTOHD, for
heavy masonry, In large quantities.
CIV. HAYDEN, Secretary,
marl6-6D 2l1 STREET.
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KILLED By Blow ON TIE ARAn-About II
O'Clock last night Columb as aisnIey ana John
Carr, who work . market garden near Queans-
borough. after speudiug the eveainG In the city,
started "a: bono and when % m "a ne NEG gnbosnooi Of
named sfrtes that q atone was thro a by some
person unknown, which struck Carr, Telling
him TO the ground and fracturiug has skulL
heshley being lams couid not pursue the party
and after Csrr had somewhat recovered he was
taken to his home, where he lingerrd In great
agony until near morning, when he died Carr
10 originally from Philadelph
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AT THE ATTRACTIVE

One Dollar Jewelry Store OF Mr. Prige,
At No. 436 Pepnsylvania avenue, bet ween AZ
and 9Th streets, we yesterday noticed q fresh
arrival OF Alaska Diamonds, set in oroide and
In gold, in cluster, drop and cross sets: Shirt
Studs and Rreastpins. Mr.. Prigg has also re-
ceived splendid variety Of Sleeve Battons
and Studs In oroide, and q choice stock Of Pa
rian marble Vases aud Stataettes OF the most
exquisite desigps. He 10 also now enabled to
furnish the demands for the japan Switches,
the new substitute for hair, as he Is Just In re-
ceipt OF the different light ana dark shades
These japan Switches are rapidly growing IN
favor, and answer the purpose Of real hair ad.
mirably for ornamental purposes.
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CHBAPKR THAN THE CHBAPRer.-W White
Snlrts, IS cents, 81, 81 Is, and upwards I'm.
dershirts and Drawers, from Is cents UPWARDS
1000 Cotton Socks, pair for IS cents. Hand.
kercnIefs already hemmed, for rs cents The
oest faper Guns, cents per pair, or 50 cents a
dozen. Excellent Paper Collars, cloth. lined
button. hole 10 cents q box; and all other goods
a. equally low prices, at Franc & Roldman's,
marble Hall, No. &SS 7th street, opposite Patent
oHcc
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PRocLArAr1o5ss rs si ri Thtt PRESIDENT OF
THE UNITEU STATES.

THE UNITED STATES.
Presidsnt Of the United States Of America. DC
tory. ceSne1eins en MosSAi the isS dsy Of
sDds sisusteS IN the lowing named sowPsSips S
and parts Of townships, viz:
North Of the Base Linz ard West Of the Sirth Prin
Townships .Dd s, range g.
Townships I, 9, and 6, range s..
ToxsSi Toxn:Si :: ii:ss'ss:s's :aS 8; range S g
Townships 2, 5, 4.t. and 9. range s..
Sxsn Toxn:hiD: 4 and n 4 rs%ss7o sa H,as' o.
=, And parts oi township north OF ranges ss and
schedule furnished the Register and Receiver.
Se1sh ofsAe Ba" Li:s ssd g wss. Of the Sirth Prin.
{s:s:ss::: ,ss s,:ss g Il i:sss
:. .iS*$::s%s; % ! . . ;s:Hss'isS H. II H.,s,
i 'fsis ins'Ss .ss township IA
fownships i. :, and range 70.
And parts OF the undermentioned townships,
Sesn III :; ss snd
Tow1shiI 2, rsnge g.
fowpshil g, rsnesH.
fSvn:S,ss ffSv%sSs,s 3; g. .ssss r.sss g: g:
TfxnsSiis foxSsSiH 81 Il 3 - 3, range @.
TTSxn:ssiS TSxn:siSS. II & sssa s:sE Z. : ss..e.aO.
Lands appropriated by Law for the ues Of schools,
military and other yarHosss, O. i:Sds No On hitch
Of The Aomssissd Law, will bs excluded from the
I'M sos q hs ns az sHS,s
n the order IN whish tssy re tdysrs,Scd srt .h n
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" r. Y G o o ID s
AND
CARPETINGS
AT REDUCED PRICES.

WV: BURDETTE has this day reduced the
at No 35l 7th street. Great Bargains may, be
had A. Al Dress Goods win be sold M q oSss; FIVE
withGu ut regard to cost. Three-ply, Ingrsin. and
Brussels Csrpets will be cold Of great sserihce.
Mating will be sold at IS cents per yard. To.
gether with lars stock of Linens Cottons, Table
Plain Naipsook piqnes: wiss, Null, French, aud
Cambria Muslius-all of which will be sold for
cash, at satisfactory prices to the buyer.
The lowest price will be named ct once All
goods warranted to be represented BY the sales-
men. W w. BUROETTE,
jy6 cost No. 3s1 7th st., bet and K
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DRoPosALs FOR ToRAGE-
HEADQ'Rs fIRsr MILITARY DIsrRrcr,
OFFICE CHEF QUARrERNAsrER.

HEADQ'Rs FIRsT military DIsrRIcr.
OFFICE CHEF QUARrERMAsrFR.
s..,. -, RICHMOND, Va. Jsly q. lsi9A
seseo froposals. In ttiplicste, will b received
isss h,s sor once s Sn,i "a of rRlnAy. August 8,
master D. partment, OF the fslloUips named
PoinU 81 such times and in such quantities A. NAV
pe required until December 81 1850
,oat sort Monroe, Va. $500 bushels Oats and &C
AT AZ bisbmond, Va, in storehouse st Rockets.
wv bushels OF Oats and - tons Of Hay At euch
o,nef pofnts a. may be 6esignatei by the nader
signed 4up bushels Of Oats Q I'd ~ tons of Hay
Az inoheeter. Va. such quautitfe. OF Oats and
Jay as may b. required for the service CT that
nost-estimated At 20l bushels Of Oats nd tons OF
nay osn and ia, to be Of the best quality. The
The rig ht % reject any al bids reserved sad
the ueuai CONDITIONS, mentioned I'm previous ad-
be beerved by bidders.
Proposals may be made for any one or eli of the
above Posts and bidders mast state ately tho
rates ~ which they will supply Oats and n a. az
each point above named ~
ne envelopes costsirinG proposals 70 be en-
aor,' Proposals for Rorsee," and fOrsarded BY
By order Of the General Commanding r,r.t Mill
taTy District. G.. OHAhDLUR.
Brevet COlJuel. Qusrtermaster u. 8 Army
Chtef ousrtermsster LIST Military District.
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CITY ITEMS.

OAK HALL CLorHIxa HousR-Geuts Bows
AID Chlldrens' Clothing and Furnishing
Goods, AGO Seventh street, opposite Post Of
nee. 7,I2
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Georgetown Advertisements.

nS"NoII0E."-The members Of the
0EORGkTOwN BOAT CLUB
are nerby notified to attend al adlourned meet-
Ing. ~ ths Iugett aouse," No. so Con T -ss st
yNa JOHN d. WATERS, 8, cretary
RFrHos. BOWLING. Auctioueer; Georgetown
rRUsrIEs SALE OF VALUABLE PROP
NIFTY IN GBOkGErOwN. u. o.
~ virtue of deed Of trust dates November fth
lsa and re corded In Liber o. C No. 70,
folios lsU ct eco. of the land records of the ri.
tot OF Co uubia snd 10y dir ction OF the TIRE
OF the Sixth Builcipg Association Of Georsstown,
pistrtct of Columbia, we shall expose - puS'ic
sae IN 'front.' OF the pf nises. on FRIDAY. the 18Th
day OF August, A. d 1899 ~ O'Clock In the af,er-
room. ell th at part of Lot numb red one und red
snd ten. (ll0.l in Thomss BeslI's addition to
GenrsetoNn. District Of Columbus, bOu nied as
ioIioHs :-Beeib ming at the northeast corner ef
ssid lot on the line OF Muuroe street sai rsn-
ming from ,sd POINT twenty f.et sou'h; thance
west SIXTY feet parallel uith BeHI street theuca
north and par sliel With Munroe street tw-aty fee
ahd then nee east sixty feet % the place Of begin
Trims OF sale One half cash: bsl.nce Ia six and
twelve months, secured by deed OF tr1st on the
phoItrty. $50 20 be paid on the fall q the ham
~
If terms ef sale are not complied with in five
Gays public notice. at the cost AID risk of default
Ing porch.ser stamps and convey anciDg At pur-
chaeers cost
EkIbEkTcR MsIbIAM z " EAss,Si tSss. ; Trustees.
" II eo&ds THOS BOWLING, Auct
VALUABLE WOOD YARD AND COAL
wharf Fob RENT-rhe subscriLer will
rent that valuable WBARF AND GOAL YARD
formerly occupied by Me.srs. Wright 4 Poe sim
ased on the south side OF Mater street, in George
jy7Ss Attorney at Law. 10! I3s nsSN BrisS. stree.
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DRATH OF JUSTICE 6rBsRsoM.-Mr

DRATH OF JUSTICE R6IBBRsON.-Mr q flbert
Il. Glib rson, for nearly forty years o'sta Jus.
Ice Of the Peace in this District aud one OF the
Oldest residents of the city. died on Satu I'd ay
evening, at the residences Of his son. lin W.
Mr. Henry Trine, on 1st street west, ne1r l.
street north, in the 18th year OF his age. Jus.
lawyer in Philacelphia, and was al n mem.
Der OF the bar of this District. but hs de voted
most of his time to his duties as Justice of tue
feace, having helf. uuinferuptedly, q commis-
sion as such since 1890. his first commission he.
ing II ON the hands OF President Andrew Jack
son. Justice VIM. Thompson, we believe, is
now the only one OF the old times JUSTICES left
Justice g.. we believe, was the first Justice
before whom a colored man was allowed to
give testimony against white men. He was a
m mber of the Oldest Inhabitants Associari IN
His funeral will take place this afternoon at S.
Aloys us church, and his remains be inferred at
GlenwOOd,
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THE GREAT DENTAL DISCOVERY OF the age
was made when the Bark OF the Soap Ire. OF
the ChIlian mountains was Incorporated with
the other vegetable materials OF fragrant Sozo-
don't. It's property of arresunx decay, asd OBJ
htera'ing iscolor aiions in s,lk.. musiius, &c,
first suggested its use as a purifier and preser-
waive of the dental enamel, and Its eti-ct "a
sociated with other antiseptic vegetable sub.
stances, has proved one of the happlest results
of modern experiments. 60
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Malt Extract, we oeg to xef.r TO the great num-
Der Of American, not n speak OF European,
physicians who have eNher used 1t in their
own families, or prescribed it for their patients,
in every case with the most happy results. o
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"HONe," 536 7th street.

A NEW WAY OF DONE Recommendations.
der Bros. will commence from this day to sell
all their Gents Furnishing Goods at five per
cent. above cost. We ask all who are in need
OF the above goods to pafroniaa rs as il will
save considerable money to the buyer and ena.
Die us to continue selling goods at these rates.
HOLLANDIR BROS, 210 Penna avenue,
o,3lsE between l4th and 18th cts.
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GREW THAT DIDN'T SrICK.-The schooner
Mary Summers, Of Phiiad-lphts, whose ar.
rival at the arsenal wharf a few days spce to
to load wagons for the Government O uarter
master at New Orleans, was noticed in the
STAR, saikd this morning. Capt. Summers
had engsg sged colcred crew q. Philadelphia
for the trip to New Orleans, and had o aid them
Sl0s ach on account Of the trip. Before the cargo
was half loaded the cOlored hands suddenly dis.
appeared, leaving the Captain in the lurch,
and ttey have not b. en- heard of since. BY
this conduct the Captain Of the Summers has
been compelled to delay sailing for couple of
days In order to procure a white crew.
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XVILLIAM SUHOULEB,
w AGkNT FOB CLAIMS AND TRUST
PROPERTY

XVILLIAM sUHoULBB,
w AaEsr T0S SSasiS4y SIAiAs AND TRUST
* s,.s sshGS :s;ss b0Ss03 :.s
s:ss Ss:d
5Eas
TON 90. Advance money on Bonds, Stocks ane
nitars. Pianos. and ali kinds Of PersonsI Proper
y. n. B.-The highest Gosh price paid for the
lame, me- 70 9psn every day. except Sundays ts0%
ORPHANS COURT. June Is. 1859 -pIsrRIcr
o.. CoLTMsA S... ~ SSSsTs ,
:srassi. ns ees' q %isn asrn. the aa
so,s:S q g: :s:s; s S1ss
4 e. 's @ :::.s q :ss :sa .s q
s;s been a ;Ss ;Ss INT.
.a :: oS 8: :.S =
once. : week ior three weeks IN the IvssinG sssr
'r'''TGs: Est: e the '''d Day. WEBSTER.
jeIs-isvsv Besiss.r Of wills.
lTNITID eIAT1e PAT1Nf O!FIOl,
.h. ,.s,on * MLtis III " New e. so.l
N. T.. praying for the extepsion OF . patent
,H: % q; SsSs.; s;s e
ItiO ordered that saa0 petition % heard aS thin
once on the sthday e se essmbes nsxs Anypersos
oS. oSSss:ss pa cshsa s.s n $ S
,,., s,: before '' !: ]. ...
lTNITID pfATID PATHNf OfHIUb,
til. ,.sS. q oi sss 81 ls fSet
e ha % % s s. a:S :: q .'ssn. ss
Tor - imDrsveDept In Chimney etscks.
IL y ordered that sa1l Dse1t1ea - hsard at
this o0es on the ID day of bspSenbsr next. Any
h e: s: III 4
This once twenty days bsi9yS - aay q hsaEinG.
H7.xsv CGasssoesr q fssssis.
IT, SIya Gn sSTJGS A. Ss's oss =: =
iset2n county IN rhe District q oclsnb,a. letter.
fes :ss:s: e.
q. sl.S dscssssd srs SsrsSI Sssss q ssSi6it Ne
same. VIII the vouchers thereof 70 tAs subscrher.
man. otheryise b law be excluded from sil Sepsas
Of the eaid eststs. Gfysl un6er nv hand this nth
day Of Jsne, l0e. eAkAH nAGRUDER.
lINITED STATES PAfENT oIFIo1,
" WashiSsfoN, y: y, june .. lee0.
On the PETITION Of SAMUEL VAN 0YCKRL,
q St e: a., q 2,
l1s. for an inIrovsnsnt in /Interlockins Crate,
Il is ordered that said petition b heard ss sA,.
omcs on the or "a Gay o. ssI.embes next. Any per.
tons, end other papers should BE- nled in this
eAMuxL 8. FISHER
SN-lsEsx Coznniuioner Of Patents.
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THB CENTRAL DOLLAR STORE, % Market
Space. between Sth and 9th streets 10 in con.
slant receipt of the latest novelties in the way
OF Jewe;ry, Plated Ware, Fans, Vases, &c.
5,7,l:
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RKprpicATIoS OF THE CALVARY BAPTIST
CHURCH--This church, corner of Sth and II
sIee 8, which was plrtIally destroyed by fire
ON the morning OF D. c. IS, 1867, was rededi-
Gated yesterday with appropriate services 9TH
IN the morning and evening At the morning
service every seat was occupied, the services
commen cling az u O'Clock with prayer by Rev.
w Hague, ID. ID Of Boston, The choir then
let the trumpet speak'-the words By the late
Rev. John Pierpont, aud arranged by Prot Z
A Perkins expressly fer the dedication OF the
church In lsGo. NJ .s Juliana May as soprano,
Mr.. ID. L. Burnett tenor, and Mr.. )bsrs
Ball as basso were the Leading vocllists Raw
Spencer Kennard, of PhiladelphIa, who for
pIior 10 the call Of the pastor, Rev J. II How.
lett, next read appropriate selections from the
Psalms. The solo, "Show me thy WAYS O
Lord was then sung by Miss Juliana May.
he dsdicatory prayer was offered by the pas.
tor, Rev. j. b. Howlett, who at the concIu.
zion, announced that the trustees of the church
had resolved not 10 allow collections II bs
made during church services, hp,, IS W >uld
be noticed, boxes had been paced near the
doors Of the church, where contributions could
oe placed Especially at this time, when 1t
was desirable 10 raise funds TO perfect the In
terror of the church, he hoped all would con-
tribute something towards defraying the ex-
Penses The choir then sung the 7}5'h hymn.
AFTER which tn sermon was preached by Rev
Dr- Hague. on The subject GODS appoint-
ments OF public worship. the need of every
age ana class aiIks, selecting for his text the
d.
habiiation OF Thy hOuse-and the place where
Thine honor dwelleth." At The conclusion OF
TOE sermon Rev. DR. Hill read the 94Gth hynn,
"Loro from fhlne InmoSt glory send" which
was sung by the choir, and the services con-
GUIDED with the benediction by Rev. DR..
Haoue.
Toe evening services commenced at a quar-
ter before O'Clock. by the singing of the an
them. "tilory be to God on High,'' from Mo-
zaris Twelfth Mass. Prof. Huntington of
columbian College. next read selections from
Snwn fnwn afF
offered prayer. The qnartette, .s9 uide me- o
Tnou GreIt Jehovah" was then sung after
which Kew. Spencer kennard, Of PHILADELPHIA
preached me sermon from the text, If any
man be a hearer Of the word, and not doer
ne Is Ike unto man beholdIug his face in a
gisss. Tor ne beholdeth himself and goeh his
way, and straightway forgetfeth what manner
OF man ne was-"-James, 1st chapter. 23t and
2}th verses The sermon was followed bv a
prayer by Rev. Mr.. Mirick, the services being
Hewlett.
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LOCAL N EW 8.

Amusements, Pie.Nies, Excursions, &c.
SRvENIH-sTRBRT PARS.-Secoud Grand
PIc-NIe Of Onondaya Tribe /. O. R NJ
GLYHONr.-Grand Temperance Excursion
Of Equal Tribe of Jon adabs.
WHITE HOUsB.-Cfrand Exeurslon of =.
Peters Temperance Society.
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G1NfLRMRNs' BATHING SUITS
From $3.50 to SO.
Ladies' Bathing Suits
From s5 to -.
GEO. q. HDNNIN6, No. oil tn street.
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WOOD AND COAL
DRoPosALs FOR FRrsu BsEF.

ohFaue rARTRRs FIRST MitIrAEN DisrRlcr.
oFFitE OhlEF SoNMIssARN oF 81 H.I>rsNcFH
httHNoNu. Va gune =. i y \
ceaied rer 'ss- IN dup'irateN ill he reref ea
~ tbe Office of Captain EdWsri Collins 4 th 4
ststss ln iantry AT Fsrmvll.s Va aEtIl WEpNEs-
TAi, july =. leo At u m, for supplytng the
hi,ed states sntsistet &c DepArttne bt With fresh
htti Az srmyflle. Va for Elk m 1nths from Al
cnst l. Is 2. or suoh lees time the &, ,,mmi.sarx
S,nrre, 81 suttisfepce msy direct
=, Ihe Beef 20 be delivered there on the order of
ne We Aeting Commis,sry of Subsistence AZ that
pIsce of good aud marketable quality. in Q IN Al
propertions OF fore and hind quarters. Fnecks
enat rs ana kidney tslow 10 Re excluded Tbe
necks Ci the cattle ssus hterei Co he Gu. AZ the
iourth xertetra Joint. and the breast trimmed
uoNn, TIE shsnks Of fore quarters 20 he cut from
e tnfse 20 i.ur inches above the zee yoint aud 81
gembrel or hook Joint ''o
Bidders are requested TO be preseut C. respond 20
thel, blde anf be pre- pared to give bonds for the
falhiment q their contract ~
Proposals must lie endorsed distinctly Promo.
seIs Tor Fresh Beef ~ Farmviile. Va ;"
IA unoe reserves the right 60 reject any
Conditions, requirements, payments, &C az
BY command of Brevet MAJOR GENERAL Candy.
-. &. A PORrER.
Bod KreNet MalOr and Chief e.
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DROPOsALs FOB REvENUE STEAM OFT
TERS.

June Is, l35y.
Proposals will be received at this Department:
until II IN, WEDNESDAY, the 2lst day of July
next, fer the construction Of four Revenue Steam
Cutters, Of wood or iron-one propeller and three
side wheel.
Specifications in detail will be furnished bidders
on application In person or by letter to this De
partment, or to the Collectors Of the Customs ct
Boston. New York, Phlladelp phia, aud Baltimore
Proposals should be sealed and addressed to the
Secretary OF the Treasury, and endorsed the en-
velope. Proposals for building Revenue Steam
Cutters" GEORGE 4. BOUTWELL,.
je24 2aVtd Secretary OF the Treasnrv
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RELIGIeUs-Rev. Nicholas ID. Young, Of ST.
Dominiek's Church, will for tue next three
weeks officiate at 81. Stephens Church, in the
First Ward. in place Of Rev. John McNally,
the pastor, whe 10 going on a shor: trip 10 re.
eupeIate his health.
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RASaR or THERMOMETERS at Franklin &
Co's, Opt clans, in the shade, To-day: o'clock
a. IN. - degrees IL, g.; n, IS; Il M So; p.
m, 60; ?. e.
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THs PRINrKRs AND TIE APPRxNrrcB Quss.
TIoN.-Another meeting OF Coiumbia Typo.
graphical ULion, No. 10i, 10 called at Union
League Hall tonight, to consider AGAIN the
apprentice question as the Government Print.
ing Office .-
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NlAsON q CAMPBELL,
xrToREEYs AND SOLICITORS.
GENERAL CLAIM AND IHSURANOR

AND SURVIVORS,
Once, ROOM II, Federal Block,
Corner Of 7th and y streets, Washipgtou, d. u.
All business promptly attended to. The best ref.
erences given. II REQUIRED.
GEO. +. MASON, Of Viysina.
may 3j--m OHAs. w. CAMPBELL Of Nstc York.
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A MAMMOTH GREEN rURrLB, weighing AIS
pounds, 10 on exhtbinon at Hancock's, Penn.
sylvaBia avenue, south side. near corner Of 18Th
street, and will be served mp in a day or two
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I1ABvHY q HOLDEN,
MANUFAcruPERs OF
ZOE CRIAM, WATER ICES, CHARLorrHa
JDLLIGS, &C.,
265 Pennsylvania avenue, corner Of llth street

We most respectfully announce to our numerous
patrons and the public. that, in connection With
Ladies and Gentie@sn. we have made then the most est
extensive preparation for manufacturing
ICE CREAM, WATER ICES,
TBOZEN CUsTARD, CHARLOTTE DE RUssE,
FROZEN PUNCHEs, JELLIEs, &C.,
Of the finest qualities and flavor, Wholesale and
Our selection q Creams have been made from
Pennsylvania. Delaware. and Virginia.
Flatierng ourselves with the belief tha, We can
familiarity with the business, we meet rSspect
fully solicit share of patron age and will
Epsr.n5tee. r.5 to please % ali who may favor q. A
Fairs Particular attention paid TO furnishior 2
Families by any quantity they may desire, deIiy7
W. viii serss @ 4 in OF our R s.ioons S TWENTY DIE.
FLINT FLAyORs OF CREkMs, iOEs, char
LoTTEs, JELLIES, PUHCHEs, 80. e7-n
LoUR FLoURn
FLOUR Is LOWER
SELL WITH MARKErr
Cur stuck includes all grades, from the lowest to
Family Flour, a. good as wheat cen make.
EVERY BARREL wARRAHfID.
BAKERsl
We can supply you With the best grades OF
riOur color and quality equal to the best
FnE Dr
MILL FEED, MEAL,
BALED RAY AND STRAW
For sale IN such se.ntitis: =. . nay Be desired.
Indiana avenue and lst street.
jes-lm near Bait. and o. b. 3. Depot.
Evening star., 1869-07-12

erowi About Li.h. weigh,

EDITOR SfAR:-I noticed in your paper Of
the 9th instant vigorous erowf from a cor
respondent about the way people are swindled
In weights in market to which wish to add
growl Of my own. The article referred to
does not exaga crate or overs state the case. 1
have weighed articles afser reaching home
which fell short as largely as is there stated.
Recently paid for pound and halt Of bat.
ter, the actual weight Of which was pound
and nve ounces. The market man m made eight
cents In addition to his regular profit. Eight
cents Is very little matter, but IL each buyer
loses 70 that extent In weight, IL - easily seen
that 1t amounis to an enormous SUN In the
aggregate. And you can make no impression
on the seller by telling him Of It. He will
coolly inform you that IL you do not ike the
weight and MEASURE he gives, you had better
bpy elsew here, or else will say ne made mis-.
take. There 10 remedy, and that is, TO compel
every seller in market to use the kind of scales
that are used BY the grocery stores These
''clock scales" or ''spripg balances are not
reliable.
noticed a few months ago. that the Market
Master recommended to rhe Councils that the
use OF spring balances should be forbidden in
market; but was told by an old citizen then
that the Councils would not do 1t bee Iuse they
were afraid OF losing votes, the market men
having political influence. Well, there are
ten vsters who buy in market to one W no SCI, Is
In market. and l propose that il the present
Council also legislaie in fivor OF the sellers.
the buyers legislats men into Council who will
compel honest weights and measures.
July 18th. GRUMBLHR