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SALE OF CONDEMNED ORDNANCE AND
- ORDNANCE STORES

OFFICE OF U s. ORDNANCE AGENCY.
NEW YoEK CRY. MAJ. >, fsa,
Sealed Proposals in duplicate. viii ne reoeived at
this once until JUNE 2oTH, lisa, Al - O'Clock M
for the purchase OF Cond, mned Cannon Shot shell,
Wrought Iron from gun carriages Ali q which
are located az Governors Island, Forts Lafayette
and Gibson; New York hArbor, and Allegheny Ar
This sale plates the disposition Of the fol.
AT GOVERNORS ISLAND. N.Y.H
IS cast iron Cannon aud Howitzsrs, weighing from
a cast iron Cannon and Howitzers, weighing from
eo,o 4ae pound. each
900 TO 7,oo pounds each.
81 cast iron Cannon, weighing from 900 to 1000
81 cast iron Cannon, weighing from 10000 to 1900
scast iron Cannon, with wrOusht-irOn bands weigh
ing about 100 pounds each a,
cas-. iron Ssas ssSSs Il 40 eoSnds each
10 steel Cannon, weighing from 10 20 DO pounds
SIS. pound. !ssti@ cas-, iron PrelsctiIes.
AT FORT LAFAYETTE, H.Y.H.
u cast iron Cannon, weighing about 1900 pounds
10 cast iron Cannon, with wrOueht-iron bands.
% wrousht ron Gun Carriages and Chassis, weigh
1000 pounds .ssimsssdS cast iron ProjectTles.
- AT FORT GIBSON ny, 40 Mound.
cast iron Howitsers. weighing about 300 pounds
1000 pounds testim.sedl Scrap. CAST and Wrought
Iron from gun carriages.
AT ALLEGHENY ARSENAL, PITTSBURGH,
PA.
About Is 90 pound. Bronze Cannon. .,,..
,bis nee, or At the Ordnance omoe' "s'h'sston'
Terms cash-ten Per cent. % the time Of the
award, and the remainder when the property 10 de-
liVered. Thirty days will Be- allowed Tor the
NOV al the which viii be delivered by the
government the wharyes AZ the respective posts.
CeprOn sold scrap viii be Delivered, optional
With the department, with or without trunnions
Tie Ordnance Department reserves the righf 70
reject al. bids which are not deemed sun isnt or
satisfactory.
Prior 20 the accep,anee OF auy bic n win have q.
be- approved by the War Department.
Propotaf wiil be ADDRESSED 90 :" Z. y. Ordnance
Assney, N; - ans endorsed [" Proposals for Par.
ehssihg, Condemned Ordnance ard orinaace
ttores.n 3 CEI-plN
n.ssst Brsyei Col. s.A., Ma. 81 Ordnane..
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Goyernmeul SecurftiNs,
Jay Cooke &
Markets To-day.

PA1TINcRE, Junel Virginia SKIES, old, 80; do.
consolicattd, 54k; West yirglnias, Is; North Car
today.
baltimore, june LECTION quiet but firm; low
n'ddlinEs. f5. Flour very Gull = howa street
supeIfiss, S7aS77s; dc: extra, SIS sOas 9 so do
ian ny 81 .5 uity re 81 - 81
srn superfne, S7aS7 rs; de. extra; Ss Sc do.
S2lc; amber, 90 05aS 2lo; red, S2as2 05 Corn
quiet; white southern, SaSo yellow southern, 0a.
mixed western, 20. Oats stesdy. western, 55s59;
southern, 6a62. Rye-nothing doing. Provisions
Gull and unchanged. Pork unchanged Bulk meats
unchanged Bacon unchanged; sugar cured hams,
Il a:y, 1SalS1a. Lard dull. g. Western butter quiet
ga.
LONDON, June ], . .. m.-Americrn securities
closed quiet and steady; quotations unchanged.
Confines.
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THE WEATHER,

WAR DkPARTMRNT,CI ONCE Chief signal Orce.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., June I, 1872, 10 a. m !
SYNOPSIS FOR PAST TwRNTY-FoUR HoU RS
The barometer has fallen north and west OF the
Ohio valley, with increased cloudiness, areas OF
rain and easterly TO southerly winds, the low
est being over northeastern Nebraska. Clear
weather is prevailing very generally over the
southern, middle, and England states, with
light to fresh minds. The highest barometer
extends from Pennsylvania to Tennessee, and
South Carolina. [Reports have not been re-
ceived from Pacific coast states.
PEoBABIL1TIEs.-Falling barometer, easterly
to southerly winds, increasing cloudiness, and
areas OF rain prevail from the Ohio valley north
ward, and extend eastward over the northern
portion of the middle states. Increasing cloudi.
ness, with winds backing to southerly and east
erly over the middle Atlantic and New England
states tonight. Partially cloudy but generally
pleasant weather for the south atlantic and gulf
states, except possibly over the southern portion
of the former. Rising barometer and north
westerly winds for the northwest tonight. Dan.
gerous winds are not anticipated.
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PROPOSALS.
OFFICE OF THE WASHINGTON AQUA

" WASHINGTON. u. O.. Man p. ls72
Sealed Proposals viii De received until the ~ =
TEENTH nAy OF JUNE. for the construction and com
Agueduct. Nv iAs'o-
. The work 70 be LEI comprises,-com pletiop Of the
Gate Houses az the Distributing Re-erv,iT. build-
ing NentilatoTs over d COnd uit completing E.rtb
Work at the Distributing Reservoir. aud tn ling !.
Reservoir. -e
Bids will be received for the completion Of the
whole work, or Tor each separate work, descrfsd IN
the specifications; the United States reserving the
night 70 REJECT any or ali bids, contract tor ne
whole or separate works. NAV seem m 81 alvaD-
tageCus upon the comparison IL bids
Proposals must be Endorsed upon the envelopes
Proposals for work upon the Washington Ague-
duct, and addI essed 20
Major q. r.. BABCOCK,
CORPS OF Engineers, q. s. a. Chief Er zipesr wash
ington Aqueduct. msO st
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rnarI-lJ
GEORGETOWN Advertisements
NOW OPEN
The New Cash Dry Goods Store.
lO5 Bridge Street. Gsorgetoua, IL. e.

H. C. CRAIG,
(For nearly fourteen years connected with the well
known Dry Goods House Of Jno. III. SMOOTH
Has Just rec eiyed his new stock of SPRING ANB
SUI MER DRY GOODS, embracing a choice line of
Ladies' Dress Fabrics, Japanese Silks, Sutauas,
and POngees in the newest sty les shades and tints
FoulsId and Clouded Mohalrs; Gray Mixtures, for
cults; Mourning Goods; an immense bargain in b K
Grenadine Hermann House furnishing Goods; La
dies and Gentlemen Underwear; a large assert
ment of Parasols and Sun Umbrellas White Goods
in great variety; Notions and II 0siery, &c, &c
MANY of the above goods are frGn New York auction
sales. and are very much reduced in price. All
bought within the last ten days, for cask, con4e-
quenty customers will have the adv antage of the
cent great decline.
Entertaining a pardonable ambition TO secrre a
fair share Of public patronage, have marked my
Goods down st the lowest price, aud solicit an
Inspection. which will incur no obligation ia pur-
chase. One price. ImaySJ 1ffl II & CRAIG
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.S5OO.00O
TotaIl.OOO Gifts,alIc cash.

This Concert, like the first of the 10th of December
lsstl hoh was SO decidedly successful and at which
the first grand gift was drawn by and paid TO Mr..
John 4 Durf,o Memphis, Tenn }, is for the bene
PUBLIC LIB8ARY OF KENTUCKY.
The Farmers and Droyers' Bank is treasurer. aud
the oorporstors and supervisors all representa-
tive men, and are among the most respectable and
Should any tickets be left unsOd the day of the
drawing, they will be destroyed and the one thOus
ard gifts offered will all be drawn and paid but di
mnshed in value in proportion 20 the per centage Of
unsold tickets. For instance, if only threefOurths
Of the tickets Sold the pital gift will be reduced
TO $3.50, and all the others in proportion.
The Hon. THos. X. BRAMLETrE, late Governor of
kentucky, has consented TO represent the Trustees
in the management of this second Grand Gift Con
cert and be Will personally see that the money from
that the drawing is fairly conducted, and the gifts
Justly awarded and promptly paid.
Of the audience, and under the Immediate supervi-
sion and direction of the officers and Trustees of the
named eminent and disinterested citizens. ~h1 have
Consented to be present and see that all is fairly
Hon. NJ, r HARDIN, Judge Court Appeal.,Ey.
Hon Hon PRo sT KNOTT late g Lebanon Dist.
Gen. Eli H. M9RRHY.T 5. Msr.Sai. Dist Ss. nv NY
Hon. B. C0CRAN, Chancellor Lon Chsncery CT
Hon; Z. D. sTANDIFoRD, President Farmers and
Hon p5 JOIN fBGhsbrr Manager Boya rn.uran,.
CO. PHI, LfE, Com. ATTY 9th Judicial Dist.
Pr Q; G E founser Graham Cabinet:
DR.. i; s: BELL Pref Med. uniVersty, Lou n
bon. j: g, BAXTER, Mayor Louisville.
Bon: T T. BURNETT, City Attorney
HENk1 WOLFSkD, Treasurer Louisville.
40; BRANNIN, Pres. Manufacturers' Bank.
PHILIP yUpGE, Of the Lo1isvilie Hotel Go
JAS. BRIDGEfORD, Pres ID National Bank.
W. @. ID. WHIPS, Propir Willard Hotel
&c: JOHNSTON. Pres Traders Bank.
d. SIOTOk NkWCOMB, firm OF Newcomb, Blu
HrNRY DfP PEN, Pres. German Bank.
ANDREW GRAHAM, Tobacco and Cotton Nercht,
DR.. EORvIN GREEN, Pres. T.. and G. Short Line
Railroad.
VOL. ROSE, gent Adams Express Co.
r.. T DURRETT, President.
N. HALDEMAN, Vice President.
TnHk 3 SAN S,RsossTFssiRsssyRASK r,...,
Those ~ho desire further information, or who wish
to agents for the sale Of tickets, well ss
those DESIRING 10 purchase tickets should address
THOS. Il. BRAMLETTE,
pgent Public library Of Kentucky,
Public Library Building, Louisville, Ky.
- Circulars, giving full particulars, sent on ap-
plicatior msy2S-s Nv
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RoCK ENON sPRIYGs, 1TsrF {

R0Ck ENON SPRINGS. fLATE CAPPER
NSPhlNGs,D FREDERICK COUNTY. Va, a
a > PRATT, MassFer. Season ot ls2 WAY
Terms: $40 per day. SIS per week. ~ xr.U<k
per month. Children under 10 years aud seTvaffs
half price. This delightful summer resort, 20 con-
yenient % washington, will be opened JUNE Ter
Great improvements have been made since last year
New hot aud cold water baths, immense swim
ming pool, adapted TO both sexes. ana constantly
supplied from the csrper gnd alkaline springs =
hne bowling alley and billiard room, aud = large
pavilion IN the cool shade Of the rocks have
nten added TO the attractions of ths besutful spot
The medicinal properties of the waters are very
mar kec-the Chaly beats iron Spring q tonic has
no superior, and the All aine Spring pec &c i0r
Dyspepsia scrotula and dsea &c of the kidnevs The
mountain air OF this regisn is pure aud brAcing
ROT iurther informati0n call AZ the Office of A =
TYNE, 402 9Th street TnaVa Sa1tf
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Nattan's Crystal Discovery

will restore to gray faded hair its original and
youthful color, prevent the hair from falling
restore its growth eradicate and prevent the form
ing OF dandruf, and answers every purpose
elegant and healthy dressing for the hair 1t differs
from ell others articles of this kind in containing
nothing injurious deleterious-can be used by al
without danger, such as have frequently resulted
from the use of other articles. No lead, sulphur
no oaustic. Easily applied. Does not stain the
scalp or finest linen.
PRICE ONE DOLLAR.
For sale by Druggists generally, and at Depot, %
and streets nay2g-Iy
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WM. II. WHEATLEY'S
w STEAM DYEING
AND SCOIRING ESTARLIEHNENT

OFFICE-4S JEFFERSON STREET,
GeorgetoyE, ID. q.
Established 1884, premium sw ard ed la57 and "a
one OF the Oldest largest and most complete estab-
lisbnents of the Kind IN this country. Ny patrons
will consult their interests by Sending IN their
isil aud winter goods during the summer months
Best place In the District for Cleaning or DyeinR
Geniiemen's Clothing; Everything appeytainfn TO
the business well and promptly executed. Office
closed daily at sunset except Satdrday when il will
beopen until so .. m. Post Once Box a.. sp2
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THUNDER STORMS are dangerous, p. Fl.
KucElIpg, l22S Pennsylvania avenue, erscis
lightning rods Of various kinds in a v0-k N an
nke manner. Order from him.
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TEE FIRE at y o'clock TODAY was caused by
the burning OF the feed store OF Mr. Bean, on
New Jersey avenue, near the corner of 4 street
The alarm was struckiby Mr.. Ba,tley secretary
OF the FIRE department. from the hook aud lad,
der house, and the department respon led
promptly, saving the adjoining property. The
Ices Is shout SEQ.
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A Card.

"A CARD.
AClergyman, while residing in South America,
as missionary, discovered a safe and simple remedy
Tor the cure OF Nervous Weakness. Early Decay :,
Disease OF the Urinary and Seminal Organs, and the
whole train Of disorders brought by baneful and
vicious habits. Great numbers hal been cured by
this noble remedy. Prompted by a desire to benefit
the afflicted and unfortunate, will send the recipe
for preparing and using this medicine, in a sealed
envelope, to any enc who needs il. Free of Ciarss
Address, JOSEPH INMAN,
Station d, Bible House,
nar22-ly New York City.
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LOCAL NEW S.
Condensed Locals.

The last Will Of the late David G.. Day was
proven IN the probate court to-day.
nr. c. {. Cox is suffering with a severe at
taCk II infis n natrTy rheumatism.
IL the equity court, Judge Wyiie, quite an
amount OF routine business was transacted to-
day.
Ivakura, chief of the japanese embassy. now
dresses IN American costume and wears a
Greeley hat.
Lest night Ofiicer Slater. of the 9th precinct,
fouud An old cOloIed woman, named Sarah Bar
ten. lying helpless on the sidewalk at the corner
Ot 3! and N streets. She Was taken TO the sta
fion house and properly cared for.
This morning. Nessrs. Emmert, Smith &
Co. contractors for laying the Ss-inch water
main on l. street, made the connection at 18th
and J. streets. thus completing the connection
from Georgetown bridge 10 New JERSEY avenue.
District Register Cook yesterday transmitted
IL Controller Baker a detailed statement of the
transfer OF District stock, as follows Washing
ten FER cents, s. go; do. per cents. S3 100.
do canal. SLIGO; do. water. - 500; Georgetown
q per cents. gt.N Total. ~. IS.
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SON OF 1872.
BERKELEY SPRINGS AMI

BERKELEY SPRINGS AND BATHS,
BATH, MORGAN COUNTY, WESr VIRGINIA,
ga MikSyrOm "Su JOHNS Rpn" Station, on b. .
a. r.. r.,
Will open for the reception Of visitors from elst
May TO the 18th Of October, 1879. A. n
All kinds Of Baths, magnificent Swim veAG
ming Pools, Natural Temperature Ia Ae.TrI
Fahrenheit. Tho Baths aud Waters are a spaclf 10
Tor kh.umatic Affections. Dyspepsia, Nervousness,
General Debility and diseases peculiar 90 females.
Hotel.
Every amusement. Professor Wits Bani Of Ger
man Musicians are engaged for the season.
Passengers lave Washington at Gas a m 5 r.
m and 40 .. by the latter train pie time Tor
supper at the Relay House.
Terms: sSper day, S2O per week, SIS per month,
and : % second month. Liberal terms with families
Tor the whole season. Fare reduced return tickets
good Tor - days. baggage check ed through 20 tho
Springs. A. X POTTS. Pr prietor
Western Onion Telegraph in ONCE 81 Hotel.
iAlly MAIL mayll-lm
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BY authority in the act OF the Legislature incorpO
rating the PUBLIC LIBRARY OF KENTUCKY 4,
the Trustees will give their
SECOND GRAND GIFT CONCERT
In the great hall of the Public Library building in
Louisville, Ky,
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER %, lS72.
This magnificent hall, known a Neisiger Hall. il
the largest, most centrally located, and best ar
ranged Tor large aud fashionable audiences Of any
building has front of los feet 4th street, By
depth OF aO feet, four stories in height and
Gently purchased for the Public Library, at of
sic 900. Three large rooms now fiTted up
library, and contain about 2D.0Jo volun.s and a
museum OF 100000 specimens. now open and free to
the gratuitous and enjoyment of all citizens Of
every state in the Union. Ii is the purpose Of the
Trustees, by the GRAND GIFT CONCERT an
nounced- to raise the money with " hich to pay the
balance Of the purchase money due upon the Public
endOw lhe institution 10 make il self-sustain!ng
and forever beyond the necessity q calling upon
any Individual who uses the books Tor the contrbu
ticn Of a single cent toward its support.
100 900 TICKETS OF ADMISSION
will be issued at Sle each half tickets So Quarter
tickets s2SO; ii whole tickets for loo. IS for
70 fer SO; lis for : no; 2S5 for 25co SIS for
$500 No discount on less than 100 worth of tick.
cts at a time.
Tickets will be sent when requested, By registered
letter. The money for them may be sent by Adams
Express company aud its connections. Post Office
money order, registered letter, or ank draft.
The holder OF each ticket, fraction OF ticket a
hall or quarterl Is entitled to admission the
Concert and 20 the gift awarded TO it. Daring the
Concert the sum of
100000 IN CURRENCY
will be given TO the holders OF tickets by disrbu
ton by lot Of ONE THOUSAND GIFTS, as follows:
LIST OF GIFTS.
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RESTORATION OF CoNFiscATED PRoPRRTY.-
In the United States District Court, yesterday,
orders were made for the payment over TO DR..
Cornelius Boyle. ii. b. Tyler, and the admins
tratrfx of g. s. Wallach, OF this city of the pro
ceeds OF the sales of their property here made
under the confscation act. Under the amnesty
act they become entitled TO whatever sum the
United States has derived from the confiscation
OF ueir estates, less the costs, which amounted
IN one Of the cases to 81, SEQ.
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ORGANIZATION OF A NEW RAILROAD Con-
P.NY.-An organization OF the Washington
ard East Alexandria railroad COMPANY was
erected this morning, at a meeting held in the
ChCe OF George Nattingly, on 9th Street. The
meeting was called to order by Gen. G. W. Bal.
lock, who named TIE Hon. dos. Segar, of Yir-
ginia, as chairman: II. NJ. Hall was chosen sec
Rotary. The books of the company were then
oIeLed, and the whole amount OF stock was sub.
scribed tor as follows: Jos. Segar, 20 shares: g.
W. Balloch, 30; Geo. Aattingly, 30; K. NJ. Hall
20: y. III. Russell, 20; q. l.. Walker, so; and e.
" Lander, 20. A permanent organization was
then effected by tie choice of j. II. Russell as
president, Geo. Mattingly as treasurer, and r.
III. Hall as secretary OF the company. Seven
directors we're also chosen. The proposed road
Is TO cross the nsrrowest point on the river be-
low Washington, at Alexandra, thence sweep
along the valley of Oxen run, thence down the
rayine at HowardtowD, and through UniontOwn,
along the shore of the Eastern Branch, and cross
the river above the Congressional cemetery,
and enter the city on the line of G street north.
The Objectionable feature about the project is
that ii proposes bridge over the Potomac right
across the navigation of the three cities.
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EOERTH DAY

This morning was spent mostly in the exam
inatiCn OF character, the following being passed:
Elders y. b. 1rusty, j. p. HameT, j. F.. Price.
Geo. BOsiey, j. W. Green and NJ. NJ. Bell and
deacon Robert Johns. Deacon Johns was re-
ceived into full connection. Elder Hezekiah
butler, of Eimirs, received into this con-
ference in full membership. Elders Dyson
Thomas and Butler were appointed a commit
tee OIL Sabbath schools.
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THs PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION will cause
lie hotels IN that city 70 be crowded, and port
eTS " III necessarily become careless in handliug
trunks Iopham * Co.. on 9TH street have
foreSten THIS III Inergency, and Offer their supe-
riCI vel made and non GestruCtabie trunks and
Valises % the inspection of the public. Trunks
or SOLE leather, strongly put together, vet COM
binlnS strength anu symmetry. are offered at
popula- prices Trunks NAV be recovered and
repaired at their establishment in neat and
quick manner Their own manufacture though
never need repairing.
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CHEAP SUMMER REsoET.

FENWICKS HOTEL, Leonardtoun. ST Mary's
county, Nd, has u late wears become the A-A
fayorite resort Of Mashiugt1rIaus during WAN
the hot season IL l. Delightfully."- situated lE.ItJ
on Briiton's Bay, sin miles from the mOuih 81 tho
Potomac, and the terms will he seen, are nuusu-
ally moderate. Terms per month, So, Loss than \
menth, ; 80 per day. For full PARTICULARS address
j F.FEEMICk. Laonardtown, IT Mary's county,
Md. References-Rev At Holmead.C A McEwen,
W. X. Singleton. J. ". Gordon. maya " ~ In
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A FINE CARRIAGE, a ditto top buggy, set OF
geld mounted harness, and horse and nj 'ch
eCw can be purchased cheap. See advertise
ment under 'FOr Sale" head.
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TIE Sunday Gg<etts, which Is improving and
b. .Shtening up with every number, is 90 have
sOule special features Of interest tomorrow.
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PRIeG's dollar iewelry store, received soIae
beautiful styles in garrett, Alaska diamond
ard etrucsan jewelry, No. AT PeREsylyanis
avenue, between u and 9Th streets.
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The GREAT CATHOLIC EXCURSION of the
Friend Society, OF Washington, to at. Inigoes.
PlDey Point, and Point Lookout. on tie steamer
Lady Of The Lake on Saturday, the I5It OF j ane.
See advertise ment.
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Washington Narlxef

CONTINUATION OF THE SALE OF STALLS,
Yesterday after our report closed, Mr. Thos.
Rsgan purchased the third section OF fish stands
six in Dumter-at S1S5 each.
The sale of huCksters stands were resumed,
and he following were the purchasers: Mrs. f.
Beach, three stands; f. Beach, three stands j.
+ Bayliss, Two stands; Drury & Crowley, three
stands; John Unsworth, three stands; George
HAL, three stands; F. Stinzing. three stands; !.
A. Davis, three stands, all at 500 each; ID. T..
Coleman Son, two stands at $50 each; j. t.
Bayllss, three stands, at sol each.
The assemblage then returned to the butchers
market and the following were sold: j. L. Var
nell, three at S165; l.. +. Barbour, do; G. Ii.
johnson, do; ). r. Burroughs, one do; j. j.
LghttoOt, enc at S169; Theo. Barnes, three do:
r DeitZ and EaglestOn, do; f.. Brooks, three at
$40; y. f. Hoffman, do; ". I. Warthern. do.
at sizes; Buster X Shuly,, do. at S163 III. Stew
ener, one at S166; II. Blacksmith, three at sIG5
Joseph g. Carroll. three at SlG0; James John
son, 90. at SI65; Il. y. Hoover. do. at SI62: s.
Reilly, do. al s155; Geier and Ebert, do at 10:
III. Morganthal, one do; John PAuger, one at
~: r. a. BROOKS. three at sl+5; James A.
Hof man, two at $50; G.. W. YeabOwer, three
do; W. A. Poor, one do; ID. Mehrling. three do:
l.. Hammer. ore do; +. Westermeyer, at sic.
The prices paid are considered very fair by
the market company and some of the dealers.
while others think that for short term as
two years they are entirely too high. 1t is pre-
dIoted, however, that in very short time the
stalls will command a much higher premium
u an was paid. Those who bought the first. sec
OIt and third choices especially, among the
butchers showed good judgnent-Messrs.E En-
eTson * Son, NaTEell and Munder taking these
stalls in The 9Th street wing, facing the street
wig. each of them taking a section, aud Mr.
i. b.. Hunt, whose choice was the twelfth, Sc
cure inc location for his sectiOn-the cor
TesIOl., section to Emerson < Sons, in the
9Th stree wing.
Mr. George NJ. Oyster, butter dealer, secured
two choices, and took a section at each end of
the B street wing, one OF which will be run by
George oyster, II.
Mr.. Crdvsy secured an aBctioneer's license,
and did his duty very fairly, but was rather Pc
cUliar in his crying. When a sum was bid he
called IL out. with the question ''Will you raise
il - which sometimes elected the Response AZ
would if lad four aces" Mr.. CIuss was pres
eIt, to mark on the plan the selections as thew
were made Mr.. 4. NJ. Smith performed the
duties OF clerk satisfactorily.