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RY GREEN q WILLIAMS, Auctioneers,
- Southeast corner of 7th and streets
CATALOGUE SALE OF SUPERIOR FURNI
TIRE. CARPETS. &c AT AIrrrInN

OdI1IOGUE SUPEK1UK FURNI l.
TURE, CARPETS, &c, AT AUCrION.
n On TUESDAY; the 22d instant, at 10
gentleman declining housekeeping, on q
tstreet north, between "a aud 9th streets west
- being house No. 4J5, of the best selection
Of Household Furniture ever offered at public auc-
ton all being made pressly by order: insisting Of
fine French plate Mantle and Pier Mirrors; hand
some Parlor Suit, upholstered velvet, Of eight
pieces cost S4C: marble top Center Tables, Refresh
ment Table and Mantle Ornaments; eight haodsome
black walnut msrble-top Chamber SHIFTS all com
plete with Wardrohes best curled lair NJ actresses
fine Feather Beds Pillows and B0sters; hair 9th
Sofas Castor and Side Chairs, excellent body Brus
sells, Three ply, Ingram and ohter Carpets Walnut
Secretary and Sewing Machine, Crockery Glassware
and Kitchen Requisites and many other articles too
numerous to mention. We ask the attention Of per
wishing to purchase first class furuiture to ar
tend this sale. Persons wishing to examine the
furniture, &c, can do so by calling the premises
between the hours OF one and i've oclock D. m up
to the day OF sale.
Terms: Cash.
no9 GREEN & WILLIAMS. Aucfs
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AUCTION SALES.
THIS AFTERNOON

81 WM. l.. WALL q CO, Auctionsers,
- New Marble Building,
Corner Pennsyly anita avenue and 9th street
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ID New Marble Building,
Corner Pennsylyania svenue and 9th street
TRUSTEES SALE OF + STREET PROPERTY,
pss, c aas s
The 2sd day Of July. 1858, in Equity cause No.
are eomplainant:, and Thomas H aud Elizabeth in ii
Tee On are shi TVS
s ,s. cd :, "a, In front p the
Esst thirty feet from to Of Lo
two, I'D IN Square numbered four hundred and
h nnd s & Pst
t62 feet three S inches from the norhe corner
thence hundred and one n feet nine s
inches and three quarters "a hence east thirty
nine Y inches and three quarter, a,) improved by
Brick building.
ins nah and 4 SssPes
deferred payments to be secured by bonds and daes
Of trust; All conveyancing and stamps at the cost
Unless the terms OF sale are complied with in 5v.
faulting purchaser or Purchasers.
CO, RICHMOND Trustee.
~ THE ABOVE SALE is POSTPONED UN
nos WIN. L. WALL Co, Aucts.
RY GREEN 8 WILLIAMS, Auctioneers,
- Southeast corner Of Seventh and d streets.
- BY virtue OF deed OF trust. bearing date jan
uary 8, lS70. and recorded ia liber No Cos. folio
70 ct seq, Of the land records Of the District of
Columbia. shall sell public auction, ON WE'D
NESDAY, November 10Th, 1870, at 4 o'clock p.
m, IN front Of the premises, Lo. No $, in saur 9
OF Is feet with depth Of IS feet 20 alley. The
improvements consist of small frame house.
Terms Of sale One-third ash of which $50 must
be paid at sa'e balance In two equal nstalments at
six and twelve months with interest from the day of
sale, secured by deed of trust Ii terms Of sale are
not complied with in five days thereafter, the trus
tee reserves the right to resell at risk aud Of
ming Star Stamps and conveyancir g at purchaser q
cost. VIM b TODD, Jr., Trustee,
MOI cot GREEN A VILLA
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WOOD AND COAL.
C"AL AND WOOD.
1 have received the las, wesk Eve cars.es bes,
quality RED and WHITE ASH COAL, all sizee
iIOE. cbrstBut 10 furnace and which will sell for
the next thirty days At small advance over cost.
Tor CASH only.
Bes; quality OAK snd PINE WOOD.
Orders left a, once corner Bsh street and Penn
.ylyAnis ayenpe, or 81 the Yard. G-street wharf.
JAMES GLEASON,
.e1-tf isopl Coz and Wood Ms,e.e.s.
) SHIRT
Gentlemen thar have been annoyed with bad fitting
-; saS PESS IS AyESUE.
WM. II. FAULkNEk.
Tor MS IMPROVED PATENT SHIRT.
a perfect nj warranted.
THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN TONIC.
RESTAURANTS. GROCERIES AND DIX UG
STOKES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUM
BIA. JOHN O. WILSON, Agent,
Room No. s Colonization Building, corner ~
stree, and Penn. avenue. ocSly
lust RECKIvKD,
Asrw STYLE q Es H,AIs-BsAIDs AAs
AT 9. HELLHRs,
cc3i,im T1s Market Space.
SLATE MAsTELs.
Grand Display OF all Styles and Colors Of SLATE
Al IA IRb psst msss n tasseountry ALSO AAk
Gail and examine Stock and Prices Of Sale and
NJ =: TN. Q. A. Building. 9th and b streets.
n A n r Z T q
We respectfully call attention to our
NEW STOCK OF CARPETIN0,
OIL CLOTH, MATING, RUGS, MATS, QUE
TAIN AND FURNITURE MATERIALS, &c.,
Jus; received, embracing many new and original Do
signs well worthy the Inspection Of thoso obOut -
\ furnish their dwellings.
- NEW SUPPLIES RECEIVED DAILY.
| siyRLY and are thereby enabled 70 seSye or -
| irons u the best possible advantage.
~OUR UPHOLBTRRY DIPABruIUr 4
managed BY competent vorkmea, aud orders lslS
Win us viii be promptly and faithfully executed.
Nm. q. MITCHELL = 90,
perry Building,"
ss. n,1sszlI Corner 9Th st. and Pa : :s:s:''
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RY GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctionsers,
ID Southeast corner of Seventh and ID streets,
RY LATIMER q CLEARY, Auctioneers,
~ tSnccessors to Cooper Latimer,
Southwest corner Penn q avenue and 18th street.

m LATInERS OLEAKY, Auctloneer,.
Southwest corner Penn "a avenue and 18th street.
- By virtue Of . deed Of trust from Samuel
OYVStrong and wife to me, dated June Z, 1859, and
recorded in Liber II and B. folio 4s5, etc, one
OF the land records of thu District Of Columbia and
by order Of the party secured thereby. will sel at
gSoiic auction, ON the premises, on FRIDAY, the
18th day OF November, 1870. at half past O'Clock
IN the afternoon, the following real estate. to wit
Part of Lots numbered ID and eventeen, II }
in Square numbered six hundred and eighty six
l66 IN the city OF Washington and District Of CO.
lumbia, beginning for the same at point 10 said
lot one ID on First street st seventy nine 9) feet
north from the southeast OF said lot one, Il
thence running north with the line Of First street
east nifty eight 5sl feet to point in said lot num-
bered seventeen, 40 and the center of twelve foot
alley laid ort to be forever kept open in the re
corded subdivision of lot numbered two and said lot
numbered seventeen, tF , in said square, thence
west through the center Of said alley seventy
q! feet thence south ffty-eight 1857 feet p,rall-l
with the line Of First street east, and thence east
the place of beginning. ~
The above property is located in one OF the best
parts of Capitol Hill, and will be sold on the follow
ing terms IS $40 cash; balance in six aud twelve
months, secured by deed of trust on the premises
Sl00 to be paid on the day of sale.
CHARLES EWING, Trustee
ocSdtds LATIMER & CLEARY, Aucts.
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NONE AXE GENUINE UNI ESS DONE UP
IN STEEL -EyGRAVED WRAPPER. Win
FAC-SIMILE or MI CHEMICAL WARE
HOUSE. SIGNED
uos II. I. HELNBOLD.
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RY GREEN q WILLIAMS, Auctionsers.
- No. $40, southeast corner 7th and q streets.
TRUSTEES sALEoI IMPROVED PROPERTY

=. By virtue Of . deed Of trust, bearing date on
lin the land records II W .shngton county. in
Iiber Nc aus folie 3s, etc. and BY direction OF the
on the ~ emises, on MONDAY, November 18th. $50,
at clock p m all that parcel Of ground situated
II in square 5S, beginning for the same ct 1int
south street, Is feet from the northwest corner
thence south 70 feet thence north
Il feet, thence west six 49, feet and thence north 81
feet to the place of beginning
Terms Vt eale: One-fourth cash: balance in six,
twelve. and eighteen months, with interest secured
the property is struck OF. stamps and conyeyanc
ing at the cost Of the purchaser. If the terms
not COMPLIED with within ten five days, from the day
OF sale Trustee reserves the right TO resell, at the
risk and cost Of the defaulting PURCHASER.
a. ROSS. Trustee.
ocls 2awtd GREEN WILLIAMS Aucts
~THE ABOVE SALE.I Is UNAYOIDABLY
POSTPONED UNTIL SATURDAY, November
18th, 10, the same hour and place. By order Of
the Trustee.
nol2 GREEN WILLIAMS, Aucts
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CQMFORTABLETWO FRAME HOUSE,
No; 2O6 u STREET NORTHWEST BETWEEN
HEW yEBSEY AVENUE AND Sd STREET,
AT AUCTION.
- On MONDAY AFTERNOON, November
18th. ls.q At "a O'Clock, in front of the prem
we shall sell part Lot 8, in Square 53s, i'm.
proved by two story Frame House containing four
rooms and kitchen.
Termf: One half cash; residue in six and twelve
months, secured by deed of trust on the premises.
with notes bearing interest; Conveyancing and
time OF sale. Title indisputable.
no9 d&ds LATIMER CLEARLY, Aucts.
~THE ABOVE SALE 10 POSTPONED IN
consequence of the weather, until FBIDAY, the
18th November same hour and place.
nol5 dads LATtMER Il CLEARY, Aucts
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RY LATlMER Il CLEARY, Auction GERS,
- Successors to Cooper & LatimerJ
northwest corner Of Pennsylvania ave. and nth 81

IMPROVED AND UNIMPRoyEp PROPERTY
iH THE NORTHERN PART OF THE CITY
- ON MONDAY AFTERNOON. November
21st, at O'Clock will sell, in front Of ~ Q
1premises, Lots II and IL, ia Will trd's subdivi-
sion OF Square Isl This property is situated on the
north eide Of street, Between Eth aud 18th streets
Each lot has fro at Of % feet running back 100 feet
to an alley. The east lot is improved by a nearly
new frame cottage, containing rooms. The pro
perry will be sold separately if desired
Terms: One fourth cash. residue in 6, L., IL, and
"a months, with interest, secured by deed Of trust
Conveyancing and stamps &C cost of purchaser
$50 down 1T time of SALE.
nol5-d Repj LATIMER CLEARY, Aucts
by LATIMER 4 OLEARY, Auctioneers,
u Successors to Cooper Latimer,)
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-05-06

We notice very disreputable and dis
graceful attack In the Biddefori Democrat
upon Col. Wentworth Of Kittcry, which
we cannot allow. TO pass unnotieed. In
justice to our neighbor we should state
that we have reason 10 believe that none
reprobate the base insinuations more
than do tho proprietor and editor, bat that
the article crypt in (through one Herrick
Of the Navy YartD rs sometimes para.
graph will. even where strict watch is
wont to bo kept.
When a'man occupies nm Office granted
by the people. his character and acts be-
come legitimate objects Of inquiry; but
the private character or acts Of citizens
unless the law is violated or public morals
vitiatcti. are not objects of decent Journal
ism. II would seem that n sol'ier with
so brilliant q record rs that Of Col. Went
wort Qlrevet Brig. Gen. for gallant SER
vice. ought to DO spared the base insinua-
tons which come from those who were
rebels MT home while he was mt the front
fighting for the pcrpctuity Of the govern
mcnt. We are not of those, II any there
now are, who clamor that none but those
who were once mustered into the service
Of the United States should administer its
affairs; but there is only one course that a
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-05-06
Withdrawal of Mr. Blaine.
The following letter from Speaker Blaine
sps.ks for itself:

The following letter from Speaker Blaine
speaks for itself:
"wAsuINGrcS, d. c., April %, 1870.
have received within the past year numer-
Gus tenders Of support from leading and iniluen-
tial Republicans. l have neither accepted nor
declined these generous protfers, and have re
Trained from all correspondence on the subject.
But II appears to. me quite evident that my
candidacy for this place, even " II should resu II
in my election, wo Id tend to produce discori
among those who have heretofore been friends,
and might possibly mar the harmony OF the Re
publican party in Maine. Sincerely attached
10 the principles Of that party, and DESTROYS Of
its success FAR beyond any mere personal adj
yancement, deem II my duty to say thus early
and thus pu blicly that my name will not he
presented to the next Legislature as a candidate
for United States Senator. Signed, J. @.
BLAINE"
The Boston Journal in abiding to the above
letter says;
.sThis would seem to leave the next Maine
Senatorship in rs good q position rs could he
desired, whether in or outside Of that State. Al
though Mr.. Blaine has in him the making Of an
excellent United States Senator, he happens 70
be for the present in just the place where he Is
needed, and for which he Is particularly fitted,
to wit. the Speakership Of the House Of Reprcs-
entatives. We trust he viii be kept there As long
at least as his predecessor, the now Vice Presi-
dent, was. Then II the people Of Maine prefer
TO promote him to the Senate Chamber, well and
good"
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-05-06
xLL. CONGRESS.

May2 sySArE-Thc petitions that retired army
Officers be allowed full salaries and memorial of The
Universal l'eace society were indefinitely Postponed
taxing the census In isO WAS taken ~ and discus ed
The following bills " ms No Mp dehences ~ the land
pasSd To the Origon branch Of the ia rthc raiiroaf
granting land and right ofway fora railroad nom the
Mississippi to Arkansas river; rguatlns credits "a
prisoners or the relief Of widows and orphans u men
iioTss~Ths bin granting Mrs. Lincoln pension OF
S3UD, per annum was passed. resolution requesting
the President 90 intercede with the CsnsdIsh anto-
titles for the pardon of John Gallagher. Was adopted
resolution requesting the President On press the Ala
hama claims o Immediate settle ncnt was referred
The House tben lon Committee % the Wlple on The
tariff b having given the committee authority 10 stop
debate any portion of the bul. The duty on Iron os
any sine and description not otherwise provided Or
one cent per pound: on Wrought Iron washers, nuts,
bolts of RIVER Ia cents per pound On wroash iron
hinge. weighing more than ten Pounds 70 the dozen
auty wrought from welded pipes tnees and naes Of
ali descriptions, . cents, per pound. Adjourned.
Msya. sENArE.-A hong debate was held on reso-
Iution % observe the 9Hh of May ofeach year As
holiday for the decoration az The Union sdier. Fraves
II was finally referref, the COMMITTEES On Miiitary
iicoin vas diseased and placed upon the caiandcr.
the jotnt resolution approprtstinr elaoo frvm the
fTrcnen's Burrsn nnds for the wilb~fforce Uni'rr-
sity was discussed and laid over.
sdjoarnment of ConEress July eth. The efyi service
nah IVES taken mn. Mr.. Peters of Me-. objccted 10 the
ban that there nothing In IN prvvent releis Win
,hslr hands SrlppS WIN cYa a., s,Ssa % ,
Maine dM not secm % care whsther oiAos holders
were thieves nos long e tbey wesen st Demo
crais Mr. Peters replied that they did not hsye thieves
: q ', f s: s. Tsss 90 *
ali die remaining psrskrsph. reiaiing TO Iron castings
were strpek ost. Adtosrncd. - hrr srab 80
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-05-06
A gentleman Of large experience In the State
N Ninnc-ot, in writing 10 the Bath Times.

A gentleman Of large experience In the State
Of Minnesota. in writing to the Bath Times,
says;
"four years have served, by absence from
your State. to deepen my confidence In Maine as
one Of the foremost States In the Union. Her
manufactures Of cotton, wool aud ships, slate,
granite and lime quarries, her fisheries. and
commerce, her Eat cattle, fne horses and other
stock, her fruits and other natural fabrics. ex-
hibit variety Of interests that have never
seen equalled elsewhere. Even her ice Is be-
coming Q source OF revenue, and II her indus
trious. indomitable people rosii only appre-
eiais these advantages, and stay ut home TO i'm
prove and develop them, the State would profit
by their 10 doing a. much As they would as In
diyiduals. How different this State, which
seems 20 enchanted when viewed nom your dis
tant standpoint! Here We have nothing-iitr-
ally notAiae-to sell beyond the limits Of the
State, except wheat, and the last year this has
not paid the cost Of cultivation. The people arc
In debt and poor. much worse % than specula-
tors are wiling 10 admit. % The fAct ought
TO be impressed on the minds Of your people
that Maine Il too god State 10 be rroklcssly
Len behind for the West. Such Am convinced
/. the fact. The small manufactures
should be encouraged. Anything 10 afford co.,
slant employment. a, fair reuiunera'ive wages"
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-05-06
hxH rUsLroArIoxs.

The I'm. cosresAL for MAJ mares its appear.
asces fnh md bright - sver, hall Of pleasant and
ntructive reading for The yoang folks, and with
promiss Of sometlling better sun In the future.
Published by Sswell q Miller, Chicago, III.
Wifi story by Miss Alcott, author of Little
womcu," and 'Old Fashioned Girl !" two full paxs
illustrations; the continuation Of it, excellent
serials, and other bright and Lively things am.
RY's MusEuH" fog May presents its familiar and
ever welcome fsce. One dollar and any cents year.
Horsce b. Fuller, Publisher, Boston.
The TEcHxoLoaIsr for May, . monthly especial:
ly devoted 10 Engineering. Manufacturing and
building" We do not hesitate 10 recommend 10 all
artisans. IL 10 Allied with useful and instruesing
matter.
The MASurAcTuRER AND BUILDER for May Q
monthly worthy Of IN extended patronage. IL con-
ans descriptions Of all inventions of note. the
latest scientific discoveries and besides many other
things, what 10 worth many times the price OF the
1nagaIlne, each number has really good plans ior
dwellings, &c. .-r ".E'r 10 ..
The AMERICAN ODD PILLOW for May 70 good
monthly Magazine Cor anybody, especially Tor the
!. or II Il always full Of good reading.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-05-06

before this project b completed. and mean
while, judging from . late personal experience
the negroes seem to b determined TO mako the
most Of their opportunities. IIs' EJTl
The commerce Of Pernambuoo d still en-
larging every year. though II has TO struggle
against the great disadvantage OF bad har-
Dor. Nature has thrown up splendid break
water In the form Of . long ref which extends
right across the front OF the town. and behind
which the shipping finds shelter. But the
narrow opening through the reef at the left
rs well as the channel itself needs to be much
improved before the harbor will be In . ct con-
dition. Just before my departure from Brasil.
| understood that Baron Msua distinguished
native capitalist, with other associates, was
about taking out contract for this work. II
Pam Is growing rapidly. 1t will be the
Crescent city Of South America nay more,
since there Is actually no other natural outlet
for the products Of the Amazon and its affiu-
ents, IL must soon vie with Rio itself In the
number Of Its inhabitants. and in commercial
importance for while the chief business Of
the latter, In the matter Of export. Is coffee,
the former ships vast and constantly increasing
quantities Of rubber. precious woods, cacao,
and drugs Of various kinds. The construction
Of docks Of expectation and importation now
going forward under the supervision Of the
distinguished Brazilian explorer and engineer,
Coutinho will greatly facilitate commerce. Since.
at present the dispatching Of goods BY the Gus
tom House officials has TO Be mainly done upon
the water.
The annual session Of the Brazilian Congress
opens to-day, and what has always been ne
gsrded as an important event heretofore, viii
this time be invested with q peculiar interest
through the stirring character Of those incidents
which have recently tanspired.
The speech from the Throne win be anxiously
looked foA not In Brazil alone but In oil Europe
and America. Here We shall look to see II
those princely traits Of justice and moderation
which have ever been ascribcd to Don Pedro will
be shown in his treatment Of the unfortunate
Paraguayans. We shall look to see II his ap-
parent interest In popular education Is o pre-.
trnce or reality. And finally As Americans We
shall look with special solicitude to see what
steps will be proposed for wiping out the &C
cursed institution Of Human Slavery, which still
blights the fair Land Of Santa Cruz
Yours truly,
.0"H 80 R.C. SHANNON
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-05-06
GEYEK.iL NE MS ITEMS.

A gentleman who Is ashamed Of his intensely
bald head. explains the absence Of his hair by
saying that he was born poor, and was compel
led to scratch his way through life.
William Perkins, ESQ.,, for some years Treas
urcr Of the Lewiston Steam Mill Co., has &C
cepted the position Of Agent Of the Bethel Steam
Min Co., and entered upon his duties. A. NJ
Jones, esq is attending TO the duties which Mr..
p. discharged while In Lewiston.
The recent disaster at Richmond naturally
calls to mind the great calamity which befeil
that city In 1911. which was even more drcai-
full in its effects. While large audience, COM
citizens Of Richmond. were assembled ut the
Bleeding Nun, 1.-THE scenery caught FIRE, and q
of the theatre opened inward. and the crowd
were so wild with excitement that they could
not be induced to stand back 50 that they could
be opened. The building was destroyed, and
upwards Of seventy persons, including several
ladies, and also the Governor Of the State, and
other distinguished persons. On the site Of the
theatre. an Episcopal church, called the Memo
rial Church, was afterwards built. monu-
victims Of the FIRE, was erected In the church.
A. ]. BVwdoin, Of Toledo, Ohio, shot and
killed his wife last Wednesday for in6delity.-
The Grand Division Of the Sons Of Temperance
at Hudson, N. Y, have decided not to admit
cOlored delegates TO the Grand Lodge. We call
this, temperance with q vengeance. COM
panics Of U. 8. infantry Arc on their way to the
Indian territory.-The International Telegraph
Co. are constructing line from Portsmouth, N
H., via Hampton, Exeter, Havcrhill, Lawrence
and Lowell, there connecting with the lines to
Boston. This Company will soon have direct
connection to San Francisco and the Pacific
coast.-The Sue. canal Is reported as complete
success. On the 18th of March, 200, vessels,
representing lag ,63l tons. had passed through.
The city council of Dover. N. II. has voted
to give Hon John p. Hale public reception
ON his arrival al home about the LIST Of June
next.-A young man named Durgin shot him.
self dead, in Concord, N. H., last Wednesday.
He had been soldier In the 18Th N. H. Reci-
ment, and by occupation cabinet maker.
Cause, unknown.-The large Watch Compsny's
factory at Springfield, Mass, was completely
DESTROYED by are last Wednesday. Loss S2OO.-
600. and 100 hands thrown out Of employ.
A singular fatal accident occurred few days
ago in Hamburg, Michigan. A thrse-year-old
son Of Hiram d. Wolf went Into the stable Of
his father and climbed upon the box near the
Manager. In The plank constituting the ftont Of
the manager was hole thai had been made By
the horses. Tho little fellow stuck his through
the place and was svidsatly looking 81 one Of
the horsss while eating. The boa upon which
he stood giving way. he OH. and hb bad not
passing back. be choksd to death. His father
was In the barn At tho time, but heard nothing.
and In shcrt time found the child In the posi-
ton described. dead.