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The Markets To-Day.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 15.-Cotton dull, at 24k.
Flour more active; low grades firmer, but
prices are unchanged. Wheat firm; Pennsyl-
wanna, S1.23aS1.26 Maryland, S1.40aS1.45. Corn
firm at CSC for white and yellow. Oats steady at
53a55c. Rye dull at 95aS1. Provisions I'M
changed in every respect. Whisky steady, but
stock is scarce, at 9sa99c.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 15.-Virgnia skies, old, 5o4
bid, SIX asked; do. 1866, 80 bid; do. 1861, "a
bid; do. coupon, old, 62X asked; d.. North Cara
lima, new, % bid.
NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-Stocks very strong.
Money easy at 5a6 per cent. Exchange, long,
81; short, 9K. Gold, 19x. Bonds, 1862. coupon,
14k. Virginia skies, ex-coupon, 6lx; new, 65H
North Carolinas, old, 4s; new, 264.
NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-Flour unchanged.
Wheat quiet and without q material change.
Corn dull and declining.
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SAMARITAN,S GIFT
pROPOsALS FOR FRESH BrTP.
OFFICE AcrIxe CoxxrssAly OF SCI

E.l
FoRr Foor, ND, Januarv 81. ITo ~
sealed Proposals, In duplicate with COW ~ tb}s
S Satr.sement stfached will Be received by the m.
pixing EREeH BEEF TO the troops n fhis ~ suP
ne sa,a Bel must be fresh, Of . rood and rnsrrat
s1.o 9uaity ~ equal proportion 81 fore and M
yesrE1, meek. shanks and kidney fsIloI - A ~
eaUu1eo,I ceo 70 be delivered ct this post ~. "
Ia suSn Quantity ~ may be from Tina 10 TN, ~
aSYuoI ~ ana On such days a. the coTSwsnS ALL.
shau sesignafe, not exceeding four timss ny
At The necks Of the cattle slaughtered for h..,
1nacf tnls agreement shall Be cut On - y
Jotats and the breast frimnaeI - tne
snnn0 q toro quarters shall he c1f ~ ~
S ue 20 Iour inches above the knee ioins :. from
y, ron SIX to eight inches sboveo %, %
The proposals. will also stafs NJ ~.
ecnnd choice cus win be furnished for az !, per
= his contract to be in forc. six r.,.,.
lee ume e the C(mmissary Genera H. OF such
~ 1cing Apq t40, and suhecf - az arect,
~ w S0mnand'ns General Of the rpprova f
TIE contractor vim be required 70 ante, -,
tor tne sm q ono thousand doisrs Si. NC Sonas
iousS II ~ H. reties, whose names mnst ~ s ~
rFSPo:sl; .9:s Be di.s.netly .ndor,.a
9s ~ and sddresSH % the underssc;
s rsocrved b reset INV a. IN ~ ,.s ~ so 4:
n Et iSnssFsm g! ehe United Eta:eS. 's nos ID
~ Sonasuons, reQuiremsufs, pavunent. Ac
newn ea application % the undcrrisnci ~S''
jau-x 5isss Lieut. ~ o. 8. is q iSn,Es
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EXQUISITE DESIGNS i'm Etruscan Sets, in
GLIDING the new styles of Ball Jewelry. Jet i'm
endless variety, and Alaska Diamonds, set in
gold and orOide, have just been received at
Prigg's Popular Jewelry Store, No 436 Penn
sylvania avenue, between IL and 9Th streets.
The Alaska Diamonds are exceedingly brilliant
and beautiful. They are set i'm the regular
diamond settings, in clusters, crosses, and soli-
taire. Spiral Studs for gentlemen and Rings for
ladies and gentlemen can also be obtained at
this establishments. Mr.. Prigg is in constant
receipt of novelties. Ladies and gentlemen are
invited to call and examine for themselves. His
stock includes over one thousand styles of Dollar
Jewelry.
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| by Bankers,' Brokers', and Commercial Lines Of
Telegraph.
Lewis johnson q Co. quote stocks and bonds
| Ia home and fore;gn markets as follows:


NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-First BOard-U. 8. ss,
1881, coupon, IL. Z; 6-2l's, 1862, coupon, 1141 I;
6-0's, 1854, coupon, III; 52O's, 1865, coupon,
Ia Cos ,;I new, 1865, coupon, llss; S2os, 1861
coupon, 1113; Currency 6's, 111k; Canton, 81 4;
Cumberland, 80; Quicksilver, I3x; Mariposa,
3iS; Boston Water Power, ICY; Pacific Mail,
Az; New York Central, Wx; do. do.
scrip, 95|; Erie, 35s: Erie pref7d, 42x; Har-
lem, IA; do. pref $50; Reading, 9sY; Mich
Illinois Central, 1879; Cleveland and Pittsburg,
lol Is Northwest, .SH; Northwest prefd, soA !:
Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati, 74k; New
Jersey Central, 99n; Rock Island, 122k st. Paul,
66A; ex. div; rrerd <; Fort Wayne, 81; Alton
and Terre Haute, SIX; do. do. pref'd, 60; Tole-
do and Wa bash, Al X; do. do. prerd, 20; Chi
ZIG; CATO and Mississippi certificates, soy;
Adams Express, 81 I; Wells Express, 199; Anne
rican Express, 36S; United States Express, soy;
Gold, 1193 a119x.
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i HE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH

a. None but those deprived Of this blessing know Of
It's loss The pimpled, blotched and letter covered
person looks upon clear, smooth skin with jealousy
ana lnwar1ly desires the same. Those whose sys
TENS are hlled with the virus of SCROFULA anS
other cutaneous diseases cannot have good health
When the blood impure, disease is sure TO follow
All have timely warning in those BIefehes, PIN.
aes Ieters, sores, boiis, Copper colored Patches
ystem with the - SA'A"S sAe
SAMARITANB ROOT AND HERB JUICES.
before Scrofula takes firm hold.
HOW many have the virus Of philis in the system
end IN that condition contemplate marriage know.
ing little of its baneful influence on the constitntnn
10 such we say STOP: First cleanse yourself Of
In many cases is hereditary IN the constitution be-
Price Sl& per bottle. SAs
SAMARITAN'S GIFT!
In only real cure for Gonorrhea, elect and Die.
Seses caused frSH Only ten pills. pure
curry as being not only useless bat hurtfui Gin
cores IN from two to four thus avoiding troube
exposure, and the extortion OF Quacks Male Pacf
SSef S, gs; females. g. Sold h g q FORD, and
mal6-eoly 01S Race tire PhiIsde!Shi.
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IMPORTANT FOR LADIEs.-By superior pro.
cess and short notice, clean ladies' valuable
dresses OF velvet silk, ETC., thoroughly, without
being ripped. Also, take out stains. withou,
cleaning the whole garment. Kid gloves
cleansed without an unpleasant odor.
ANTON FISHER,
f1rst-class Scourer, and agent for the Staten
Island, New York, Dyeing Establishment, AS
Sth street, opposite Patent Office l.23.5
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LOCAL NEWS.


RATIONAL THEArER.-Maggie Mitchell in
the "Pearl of Savoy"
WALLS OPERA HousK-Lsura Keene and
company IN Hunted Down"
0Aurch.
WHTrEHuRsr GALLHRY-Mammoth Illumi-
nafed War Views, and other Magnificent Repre-
sentatons, every evening atty O'Clock.
0HrrH q SrRoNe's ART GALLERY, 25 1t.
AARKRITHR'e ART GALLERY, as 7th street..
BARLow's ART GALLEY, Z37 Pa. avenue.
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DENTAL TION.
M osR0R si HHEWIE z Davis,

Between I2tb ana i,,b ~ AHA MA AxENVEr
d EEIH EXTRACTED WITHOUT PIIN,
Dy tne use OF pure Nitrous Oxide Gas, and with
Snioroioim, or Either, il requested by the<A
patient. No charge WIN be made for ex &~
trsctlng when ARTIFICIAL Teeth are TO be in Vx1o
LOT n the ssrgical operation when performed, which
sn 70 1sJ1uctea when the teeth are made. We will
On American Rubber, ct New York rates, and
Sa eet q upper and lower teeth ysrmaaeaf on
Der being from SO 70 &25 oeo
Eil,.s asd ReesLaf,ss, and all other branches Of
Vperatlve Dentistry attended to and performed in
tne very pest manner at moderate pricee- Won srs
requested to call and see opocmens n o1r oyIc~ -
fore engaging elsew here. ~
n. BOD gold plates taken In exehans. a EN-
work. 'S0~AA0~' SAAss o.
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THE CENTRAL DOLLAR STORE, d. Beck.
Jewelry, Fans, Vases, Plated Ware, No. S3
Market Space, between sth and 9Th streets.
Also, Agent for Florence Sewing Machine. 2,5l:
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CITY ITEMS.

EXTRA SIZE COATS, PANTS AND VESTS, for
large men, at reduced prices, can be had at
A. Straus' Popular Clothing Store, Pennsyl-
vania avenue, three doors east of 18th street.
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~ Mrs. Amelia Hobbs has Just been eleeted a
majority OF ~ votes. '''
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TNsU Z ANCE ROOMs
I. N. HANSON 4 b. LEWIS BLACKBOARD.
THE ETNA FIRE INSURANCE CO., Of Hart
fsrd. Assets, 8 100000.
Cash assets, SIS 900, 900.
THE HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CO. As
THE FRANKLIN FIRE INSURANCE CO., Of
Philadelphia. Assets. IS 5000 900.
THE SPRINGFIELD FIRE INSURANCE CO.,
OF Massachusetts,. Assets, tnear) S1,oO0,00o.
ford. Capital, 8 500. 900.
THE ROGER WILLIAMS" FIRE INSURANCE
CO., Of Providence, X. 1.
THE METk0PSLITAN FIRE INSURANCE
And that old and excellent Home COMPANY
THE POTOMAC INSURANCE CO., of George
s SsiS 81 goat e.. New York
The T.. ErEA LIFE I ssI Ran CO., Of Hart
Our Companies have an aggregate Of assets exceed.
half q century Of experience They are ,f too well
known to require comment. Our own experience
twenty consecutive in this city, is ample; and
our adjustments have always been prompt and satis
factory. T. N. HANSON,
b. LEWIS BLACKFORD,
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE CON.
~ c.prPF akY OF WASHINGTON .; SCS ooo
Omce-No 81 louisiana ave., one door east of 9TH u
No charge for Policies or revenue Stamps
hsks taken on the most reasonable terms and losse
Direcisrs~Ciaries Knap. President: George W
Rigss, Vice President; Marshall Brown, Thomas
Berry, Richard Wallsch, VIM. Dixon, Daniel Dodc
.elsy NOBLE o. LkRNER. Secretary.
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SIMPLE, NoIsELEss, AND NEVER GET OUT OF
ORDkR:-Parties wanting to buy a sewing ma
chine should not fail to see Wilcox & Gibbs in
operation at the agents, c. BAUM, Corset and
Hoop,skirt manufacturer, It'll street. between
ID and 4.
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PENNIES FOR SALE.-Apply at the Star Office

NOTWITHSTANDING our heavy sales, we have
still a few heavy Business Coats and Overcoats
left, which we are selling far below the actual
cost, to clear our counters for the Spring trade.
Oak Hall, 525 9Th st., opposite Post Office. 6
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LAkcKNY.-Lieut. Tate yesterday arrested
Charles White, colcred, on the charge OF pefjt
larceny, preferred nv A. Dunham and .Justice
Barper &C mmitted hin TO jai for court.
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Domestic Cigars, TObaccos, &C., are to be had
at the headquarters of kIDDER & MCLEAN
All 9TH street, doors below Odd Fellows Hall.
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LARcKNY OF LIQUoR--This morning. J,lia
Vessels, eolered, charged with the petty LARCENY
OF two bottles OF liquor by Joseph Vessels. was
arrested by Ofhcer Nelson, and Justice Pearson
comm lite j her to jail for court.
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Dr. WHITE, Surgeon Chiropodfst, most
respectfully informs his patrons that on and
after March LIST, $50, his establishment win be
located In the more eligible rooms, No. SIS 18th
street, opposite U. s. Treasury. He successfully
lea9 Corns, Bunions, Chilblains, Club and In
growing Nails, and other diseases of the feet
without pain or Inconvenience to the patient.
Inc shoe can be worn with ease iInmediately
AFTER the operation. Refers to the MANY emf
nent PHYSICIANS, surgeons and thousands of other
responsible persons who patronize his establish
ment' hours from q. m. to p. m. Owing to
press OF business at Office. DR.. White Is unable
tween and p. m w
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United STATES PATENT OFFICE.
n, .s ,Ma.AsHIEST0S: D; G., January Is. 1870.

On the PETITION Of THOMAS h: POWERS Of Mil
granted to him on the 9th day Of May, 1855 Tor an
e orient, n thar ,S for Smelling Iron
oioeed on the 5th day Of April next; that the time
Tor Ming arguments and the ExaminerS report he
ttion be heard ON tho nth day Of April next
Any person may oppose this extension.
BAMUEL q. FISHER,
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DENTISTRY,

II W. MERRILL,
No. 1918 InIENN.TIiST, .vrvr, a.
Between 18th and 18th streets Sl1Y0
All Dental work done in the best manner ana n,
moderate prices. "uo NJ
Gas, Chloroform or Ether used, III desired for ex
tracing Teeth without pain. faiI
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The WARRINGTON CITY SAVINGS BANK, chr
ner OF 9TH street and Louisiana avenue, is open
i'm addition to its regular banking hours Ii
pays interest on deposits.
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The INTERESTING LITTLE DAUGHTER of Hon
Joseph 3. Wilson. named Josephine, died This
morning, about eight O'Clock, at the residences
Of her paren ts, Of scarlet fever. The affiicted
family have the sympathy Of our community in
their Bereavement.
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0DveFnnent 0ocurltiea.
WAsHnsroN, Feb. Is, iS0.-Jay Cooke d Co
furnish the following quotations Of Government
aecr,rifins.
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Hrs1CAL.-The Choral Society are activa,x
engaged reheaIsing for grand concert. wbic6
Their compliment concert last month Was =
Perfect success. The chorus (which is excIu-
sivsly OF male voices, numbers sixty. Prof. III.
=. sherman, the efficient organist Of st. Aloysius
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-15

kEPT HIS HAT on IN CoCRr.-This morning
in the Circuit Court room, Bailiff Graves took
in custody colored boy named Walter Barton
for failing to take OFF his hat on entering the
room, and took him before jus tee Walter when
ne preferred the charge Of disorderly conduct
against the boy; but Justice Walter, after hear
ing the statements OF one or two witnesses dis
missed the boy, stating that the case was one of
contempt Of court, which ne had no jurisdic-
ton of.
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BrILDrNe AssoCIATIoS.-The fourth monthly
meeting Of the Peoples Building Association
took place last night ut Trades Union Hall.
shen IS ,oco was sold, at an average premium of
81 Per cent, cancSiing fifty shares OF stock.
The seventh monthly meeting OF National
Union Building Association No. 2 was held last
evening, and the sum of 81 ,2O0 was advanced on
10 snafes Oh stocks At An average Of GO per cent
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With the fnest Liquors, Wines, and Aie..
al Calm and q 81, see finest brands. ALL
u UN..i,rraLL ED REMEDY.
THE KING OF ALL PAIN.
| THE GREAT INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL
MEDICINE, WILL CURE
Headsehe, In hve minutes; Toothache, in one minute
Rheumatism, DiarrhGa.
| Coughs and Colps. Fever and arre
Cramps and Cholic, Cholera Morbus,
Pile. Inflammation Of the Kidneys,
and many other and .ment. Of Sp ahs snns
pody. TOO numerous 70 enumers.-
ie Diuretic, curing diseases of the Kid,.x..,s
Bladder. II is Tonic and sfimuant. giNine ~ ane
petite and inyieorating the system. II l. a fi.nSs
an ExPeci.Tant, acting the Lung and good IN ~
threat and Lung diseases. :" MI
tory, but that the King q Eli Pain % fTa ma
nstd hfnrs entirely cure Ii should always be
ns os certain In every case to be the only thing
g, PRICE, SO CENTS PER BOTTLE
eyepSx Ss M Druesistsa Apothecares and Dealers
,s, W IL BR %Sl. BRO: Sole ProprIetor.,
FORT McHENRY, MD,
Proposals in duplicate with eopy a. ~ 70 40
nsemsnt attached; VIII be received by the aaaer-
plying rP f BEEF % I'M ;Tean. 1 sup
The said Beef must be fresh, Of a good msrketshs
nee sSan snd sa S fore and lind
GUIDED and 20 be delivered at this most free ~ 80
IN euch quantity as may be, from time 10 i'm re-
Qulred ~, and ON such days IL the cOumsndine or.
cer snail designate, not exceeding four times Der
The necks Of the cattle slaughtered for beef 10 IA
qesered under this Agreement shall be cut N al the
ourtn joint, and the breast trimmed DOWN
4 ne snahke OF fore-quartsrs shall be cut Of from
tnree 10 iour inches above the knee-jo and 4
Limo .Qusters from six TO eight inches above tina
gsmbrel or heck joint. V'N VIZ
Separate Proposals in duplicate will also be re-
eeiNed by the undersigned up 20 the same hour and
date above mentioned for supplying commissioned
officers and their families stationed af this most or
supplied therefrom. with such choice fresh beef AZ
they may from time 20 time require, such as srlon
and porter house steaks, standing ribs or lbs roas.s
These contracts 70 lie in force ak months or such
less time as the Commissary General shall direct,
commencing on the LIST day Of pril lso and SUBJECT
70 the approval az the COMMANDING General OF the
Department of the East. - w.
In case Of failure by defciency I'm the ouality or
quantity Of the fresh beef stipulated 20 be delivered
then the Commissary at Fort McHenry, Md shall
have power 60 supply the deficiency by parcha-e,
and the contractor viii be charged with the differ
The contractor will lie required 10 enter into
bonds for the sum Of two thousand dollars, signed
also by two responsible suretes, whose names must
be mentioned in the bids.
The proposals will be opened at ll:SO m, on the
LIST day Of March, ls70, at fert Mcienry, Nd. st
which time and place bidders are requested 20 be
present.
Proposals viii be marked '.Prcpcsals f,r Beef"
LIST Lieut. 9TH u. =. Artillery,
n a
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ANOTHER SUR AGAINST THE CoRPoRATroy.
~. -. "A otocketf has commenced q suit against
the Corporation for S3i IS, for eiazing done in
Pubnc school buildings during the wear 1868,
before Justice ID. r. Smith, who has Issued n
summons for the Mayor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-15

The PENNSYLVANIA REPUBLICAN AssocrA-
1IoN met last night, Major ID. ID. II. Neyin pre-
siding; ano senator Scott, Of Pennsylvania. and
ing ADDRESSED.
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GRAND TEMPERANCE DExoSsrR ArroS-Tbs
JOINT committees appointed by the various tenn
peIanee organizations of the city held a meeting
last evening, and completed their arrangement
1or grand temperance demonstration on Tues
nay next, the I'D instant The exercises will bo
Reld at the Congregational Church at 2'o'cIock
p. m, and will consist of temperance addresses
and vocal and instrumental music, A sub-com-
Inittee has been appointed to provide speakers
for the occasion. Vice President Colfax will be
invited to preside. The G.. W. z. of Sons of
Sons Of Temperance, G. w. G. I. of Good
Temriars, ID. NJ. W. T.. Il. Of the Temple of
Honor, and the president of the Washington
City Temperance Society, with other prominent
citizens, viii act as vice presidents,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-15

ROBERT REYBURN, NJ. D., of the Medical De-
partment Of Howard University, VIII read an
interesting paper to- morrow evening before the
condition Of the white and cOlOred races
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ster, colored shoemaker, was arrested hv CHs-
Ger Horner, OF the First Precinct, on the charge
Of the larceny OF watch from John z. Sumpie.
and with obtaining goods by false pretenccs from
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NAVY DEPARTMENT,

wAsHIScToS, d. G., December 10. $50.
Sealed Proposals., With plans and specihcstons in
ceived at this once until y NJ, on the 4th day Of
March, $50, for the CONSTRUCTION OF A
FLOATING DRY DOCK, capable Of safe and easy
Transportation y sea- The structure 70 be princi.
paly OF iron and Of capacity strength, and poser %
length, = feet drsught, 6 feet beam, and 900 tons
Parties wishing TO contract for building such Dock
win have their plans and specifications complete IN
all particulars before submitting them for exAmlns-
ton.
such plans % are submitted win be considered
relatively and with cost Of construction, and those
not favorably considered viii be returned TO the bid
The acceptance Of any bid Win be dependent upon
q necessary appropriation Of funds by Congress, as
also whether the plans, specihestons and eos' are
II a contract be entered into payments win be made
upon estimates - the work progressee, and twentn
per cent Of the contract price VIII be reserved unti
the dock shsil be fully and satisfactorily tested.
DANIEL AMMEN,
Child q the Bursss Of Yards and Docks.
TINITID STATES PArENf OFFICE,
4, N. PETITION ass Of Il EpwARD &airRifT. Of
Csmbridee, Massachusetts, PRAYING fer the exfen.
Anil ls1k and reiesued the 18Th day Of July,
U6 for an Improvement IN Culinary Boilers
ordrred that the testimony IN the case be cio.ee
On the sfh day Of March NEXT thar the tine TO, ,or
tied 20 fss lsth day ef March next, and that so
petition be heard on the - day Of March nexf
Any Derson may opsoss th,e sxss1asn;
j. Oo0n1oaooeB % Patents
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n ONDON BISCUITS,
IL Another importation Just opened.
consisting OF
Dessert Rusks,
Eugenie.
Maccsroon,
Caskets.
Royal Dessert,
Wheaton.
Lemon Nuts,
and Pearl Biscuit; also,
Edenburgh Albert Biscuit.
N. W. BURCHELL,
jale Under Ebbitt House. cor. 18th and v sts.
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HALL Decentralization Hall, corner of
street and Pennsylvania avenue was last
night publicly dedicated as the Hall of the Tenn
PIE OF Honor, temperance organization. The
exercises were of an interesting Character. cor
sssting OF music, speaking, recitations, &C. A
portrait OF Martha Washington was presented
oy L. waller and received by Miss Maria John
son. A handsome temperance chart was nre
sented by Miss Reed, from the ladies of the
social Temple, which was received by b. f.
HAWKS, Worthy Chief Templar. The music
Mutt, Prof X. 4. Messer, Z. c. Messer, Miss
Nettie Messer, Mr.. j. c. Brown, Mr.. and Mrs
- Campbell, Miss T.. Olmsted. Mr. Miller
anu n. r.. Woodruff, was very fine. Interesting
speeches were made by Messrs. Evans. ID. r.
holloway, r. NJ Bradley, f. Ii. Lewis, W. H.
Chase, and A. l.. Waller.
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sh42k Il Sggst1Es
New York Mills, wsSsusss. . Andrc.eossin. Bates,
forestdals, and other slpericr shirtins Cot,ons
Yard vide Biesehed shirtins, cen Sssrs. cent?
At reduced prices. Richardsons Linens and Shirt
A. reduced prices, Table Linens, Towels, Napkins,
Winter Gcod. Including SINS hout regard to cost
3 z II III favor
fell.em' 1ol Bridge 81, Georeetovn, p. @.
EsrABLIsnKp IN lesl,
PREnIun AWARDED IN 1857.
rnrn1TSihr r. s sFFfEA IL SSrrrse
onr ~, y gl asfassgsr H.:
S:; y IL :s; ma & 81 ss
district . have Al ordsr in hs linz ssI and
INSURANCE.
A s. PRATT . SON.
Issue Policies n
i~ fn'iA'f" Js1 as cS%%; ''"'''"' :" h"'-
AAe hOSuE
the YONK EMS,
and the FIREMEN's, O, Nae Yort.
FAIR RATES AND PROMPT PAYMENT OF
LOSSES
90, of.s "ndr L'neoi" Hal, corner Ninth ard d
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF
LIVERPOOL AND LONDON.
100000
INsUREs AGAINST Loss OR DAMAGE BY
FIRE.
ALL LOSSES PAID WITHOUT REFERENCE
TO THE HOME OFFICE.
PROMPT AND LIBERAL SETTLEMENTS.
PREMIUM RECEIVED 1868. .o51 ,92s
LOSSES PAID 1869 .-............-....... 1,92s,310
WASHINGTON OFFICE 1924 y STREET.
Near Treasury Department.
fe2-eo1m G. STORRS, Agent.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-15

THE GOVERNMENT FUND FOR RELIEF OK TIT
PooE--Iesterdaya afternoon a committee con-
sistlng Of Hon. Peter Parker, A. s. Solomons
"A Hart, d. Edson, and James p. Tustin had
An interview with Secretary Belknap in regard
to the execution of the act of Congress passed
on Friday last donating $50 900 TO provide for
LLe poor OF Washington. The Secretary and
captain Bliss, of the Commissary Department
United States army, received the committee
ana general conference was had as to the ne
cessities of the poor of the District and the best
mode OF providing for their relief. IL was agreed
that James r. Tustin, Esq, be authorized 10 act
m connection with Captain Bliss and arrange
the details Of operations, subject to the approval
Of the Secretary of War.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-15

NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
Having removed my stock q GROCERIES.
WINES, and LIQUORS, from 1913 Pennsylvania
avenue, 20 the old grocery store long occupied by
Messrs. Hall Hume. No. 100 MARKET SPACE,
between 9TH and sth streets third door from Moses
furniture store, will be pleased 90 all my ola
customers and the public generally, promising
prompt attention 90 ali orders With reduced price,
and largely increased stock Of fine goods hope 10
give satisfaction.
Ja4-2w \. II. BACON