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EVENING STAR.
CONGRESSIONAL
Csnciusfeu Yesterdays Proceed

SENATE.-After our report closed
The river and haIbor appropriation bill was
1asSed.
MIR. stockton called up bill authorizing an
inquiry into the causes of stearn-b boiler explo-
sioRs, which was passed
Mr.. Sawyer asked to take up House bill piy-
ing the approval and sanction of Congress to the
feTmini and route of the Anacostia and Poto-
mac river railroad, ard 10 regulate its construc.
lion and operation, which, after some discus
sion, was agreed to; bat, without proceeding
with u, the Senate went into executive session.
and then took recess until 100 ID. m.
In the evening session the bill I'm relation to
the Anacostia and Potomac river railroad was
proceeded with, and Mr.. Stewart offered An
amendment, giving the sanction of Congress to
the acts OF the legislative assembly of the Dis
fTict OF Columbia, authorizing the Union Rail-
way Company to build a horse railroad from
the northern boundary OF Georgetown, and also
the construction OF horse railroad by the
Boundary and Silver Spring railroad company
provided within thirty days a majority of the
stockholders accept the provisions of this act;
prohibiting the laying of tracks along / and X
streets by Farragut and Scott squares; further
providing that no more street railroads shall be
constructed in the District of Columbia with
out authority of Congress. After debate the
bil was referred TO the committee ON the Dis
tTict of Columbia.
After some discussion on the conference re-
port on the steamboat bill, the Senate at 1910
adjourned.
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WROUGHT AND CAsT-IRoN WORK.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Oftce o. the Supervising ArchItscl, June Ist lS,2
Sealed Pr, posals will be received az this office
until IL M, JUNE Is, 1872, for furnishing, deliv-
ering, hitting, and putting in place the Wrought and
Cast iren work Of the two Chimney shafts, the
Window Frames, Window Shutters, Door Frames
Doors and their bnes, the 1--WE Iron staircases
and the Ornamental Finishines of the Offices of the
mint and the Assistant Treasurer, &C., at San
Francisco. Cal, all as hibited on the drawings,
described In the specifications, and called for In the
All scaffoldipg required by the contractors TO mt
the work in place will be furnished By the Govern.
ment free OF charge, but will be erected by the
Proposals will be made by the piece, linesl foot.
or by weight, for the various articles of wrought
and work, as provided for In the following
The work will not be subdivided among different
bidters, but will be considered in the aggregate
Payments viii! be made monthly, deducting ten
per cent; until the final completion Of the contract
the sum Of twenty i've thousand SIS ,OOO) dollars
that the bidder Will accept and perform the Contract
II awarded him, the suficency Of the curity to be
certified by the United States Judge, Clerk of the
trict where he resides.
The Department reserves tbs right to reject any
or ali bids, il IT be deemed for the interest of the
Government 70 do 20. and any bid that is not made
on the printed form, to be obtained in this ONCE and
does not conform In every respect to the uire-
ments OF this advertisement, will not be consdersi
neither will any proposal be received from parties
Who are not themselves engaged 10 the manufacture
OF wrought or iron work, and who have not the
necessary facilities for getting out the work.
IL being important that the building should be
must in all eases state the time that they viii require
for the performances of the contract, which will be
considered in awarding the bid.
Proposals will be Endorsed " Bids for Iron Work.
A. b. MULE TT, Supervising Architect,
js5-la Treasury Department.
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MARKET GARDEN LOTS FOB SALE.

- Will be offered for sale, on TUESDAY, June
!lth, lS2, the next fair day j at 10 o'clock,
- 4OO Acres Of Land, in Lots Of about 90 Acres
situated about 2h miles from the Long Bridge, In
Alexandria county, Va, close to the Columbia Turn
Pike, and near the Arlington Post Once. 1t Is
on the other By the road leading TO Balls GROSS
Road. frsm the turnpike, beginning at Mr.. Harvey
may be continued from day to day. The soil is just
such a. is required for early market produce, and
road 1t IS ae near market be desirable Il is
also convenient 60 Georgetown. No situation could
sites, OF commanding view.
Terms One fourth cash: the balance In eaual
tBstallments, In one, two and three years, wit
interest from day Of sale. payable every six months
to be secured BY notes and deed Of trust upon the
land B ate snd county taxes for this year to be
paid By the purchaser. and stamps and conveyancng
81 his coet.
A plat Of the Lots will be seen AZ the s~la
may1-eots BUSHk0D w. HUNTER
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DY GREEN q WILLIAMS, Auctioneers
- No. 1901 northwest corner 10th and D SITS

fs y AAkgAHts ZEN A kf
GTG RIST 6F oF oMtAnsRIINGToN IN THE DIS,
- By virtue of decree of the Supreme Court of
tas Ds 9 Gs e pssssd in wE}qty
Is Ia ct al, the under.gaed as Trustee, will
after rea on tfe Premises the herein
on TUESDAY, ] 18th day Of ia se 1872, at O'Clock
fronting sou a and be In
GINNING Ter said part OF lot s. IS feet from the south
south street IS feet, thencenorth at right angles
60 said street 50 feet thence west thence north
said north line % feet thence dne so1s
feet TO the line of south X street and place Of be-
Ard Immediately after the above sale will sell all
that other part Of said lot three in said s9
square, and fronting on south X street, running
oi fSepg on street
south feet sb
day 81
+ and in s ass' Of %s.
ington, known and described on the recorded plan
Of Lot which said part Of said lot Is sdjeh psr
piece Of said lot on TIE vest belonging 70 MsEbsrry
James Dsnforths s~containins n one acrs Be,
pied by Reason Arnold. Together with the build
ipes and Improvements on the said several pieces
Terms of sale: One-third cash on each piece or
parcel of ground sold; balance of purchase money
in 9, IL Is and Is months, with interest from day
of sale: said balance to be secured by promissory
notes Of the purchaser or purchasers; or the pur-
chaser purchasers Of each piece pay all cash
on day of SALE ratification thereof by the court.
No deed given to the purchaser until he shall have
paid the purchase money on the piece or parcel of
the real estate BY him purchased deposit of $50
will be required on each piece or parcel of ground
when sold. All stamps and conveyancing at cost of
purchaser purchasers.
VIM. JNO. MILLER, Trustee.
Mays dads GREEN & WILLIAMS, Aucts.
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AUCTION SALES.
QY GREEE WILLIAMS, Auctfouesry.
- No. 1901 Northwest corner Of 10Th and ID sts

- By virtue of deed of trust from GEORGE w
81 hays, trustee for Margaret Il. Hays, bearing
- aetSon or about the l2th dav of October, A. ID.
au recorded In hber No $50, folos All. &c, one Of
the land records Of Washington county, in the Dis
trict of Columbia and upon the request in VIZ itins
q the treasurer Of Mechanics Building ASSOCIATION
We will expose for sale Ct public auction, in
front OF the premises, on FRIDAY. the 7th day of
June. D. ls2, at o. o'clock p. m. all the piece
or parcel OF ground situate lying, and being In the
city % W ashneton. In said District of Columbia,
and Known as the westerly part Of lot numbered four
SS that is to say seventeen ll7l feet and four Ga
inches 81 said lot, fronting MARYLAND avenue, by
the whole depth Of the lot, together with the inn
dwelling. i.
Terms of sale: One-th cash, of which $50 will
be required at time Of sale; balance in and IL
months, with interest deed given and deed of trust
taken to secure deferred payments. Terms of sale
to be complied with within i've days from day of
sale other wise the trustees reserve the right
sell at the risk and cost of the defauting purchaser
upon giving week notice of such resale, by ad
veI tisement in some newspaper published at said
city. All conveyancing and stamps at cost of pur-
chaser.
This property fronts on the north side of Mary.
land avenue, betw eeH 18th and 18th streets east
r. H: LASKEY,l Trp.taa.
PHILIP MAY, trustees
NIL Staw6ds GREEN WILLIAMS; Aucts.
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Try B. h. WARNER,
ID Real Estate Broker and Auctioneer,
Nc. 1873 Seventh street, between G and Il.
TRUSTEES sALEOF VALUABLE IMPROVED
PROPERTY AT AUCTIQN-BRIOK DWELL
ING On 1lTH STREET WEST, BETWEEN 4

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
PROPERTY AT AUCTIQN-BRIOK DWELL
ING On llTH STREET WEST, BETWEEN III
AND N.
- BY virtue of deed Of trust, dated June Sd, ,
4 so. recorded in Liber 6l2 folio 402 of the land
- records Of Washington county, District Of CO.
lumbis, and by direction of the holder of the note
secured thereby Will sell, at public auction, on
the premises, on THURSDAY, June 18th, at
o'clock all that piece of ground ed in said
deed as part Of OF numbered eighteen (lsJ in
Davidsons subdivision of Square $40, i'm the csy of
Washington. Beginning for the same on 18th street
west 100 feet us iaches southwardly from the
northwest corner of said square, running thence
esstery 90 feet to public alley; thence southwardy
along the line of said alley q feet AZ inches thence
westwardly 90 feet; and thence northwardly along
the line of 18th street p feet 4 inches to the be-
ginning.
Terms of sale: One-third cash; the balance in six
and twelve months, secured by notes bearing 10 per
cent. interest and deed Of trust on the property.
Stamps and conveyaucing at purchasers cost. If
the terms are not complied with within five days
from the day Of sale the Trustee reserves the right
to resell the property at the risk and cost Of the de-
faulting purchaser.
p. A. DARNEILLE, Trustee.
je3 b. III. WARNER, Auct.
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RY GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers,
ID No. l0Ol, northwest corner 10th and d SITS.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
PROPERTY AT AUCTION ON 4TH STREET
WEST. NEAR STREET AND NEW JERSEY
DWELLING HOUSE.
II By virtue of q deed Of trust, dated Noyem-
GM Der 25th, $780, recorded in iber 633 folio 1885,
&Asnd by direction Of the holder Of the note Sc
cured thereby, will sell at public auction, the
premises, on MONDAY, Juue 10th, at O'Clock ..
M all that piece of ground described in said deed
part Of lot q, lin square 5l2, in Washington city,
ID. c.: Beginning for the same at q point 81 feet
south OF the northeast corner of said square, the
west line of 4th street, and runang thence west 100
feet; thence south ii feet; thence east 100 feet;
thence north IA feet to the begin ming, containing
] 400 feet Of ground more less, improved by
three-story Brick DIV cling house.
Terms Of SALE $3.50 cash; balance in monthly pay
ments of S35 each, secured by notes bearing per
cent interest and deed Of trust on the property.
Stamps and conyeyancing at the purchasers cost.
If the terms of sale not complied with within five
days from the day Of SALE the trustee the
right to resell the property at the risk and cost of
the defaulting pure kaser:
je3 GREEN & WILLIAMS, Aucts
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QI W. l.. WALL d co. ,Auctionee.s,
- New Marble Building,
Nos. 900 and 902 PeunsYlvania asenue.
SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE IN
SQUARE 4s9

sQUARE 4SS.
- In pursuance Of an order of the Supreme
@Court OF the District Of Columbia, passed ON
. the 4th day OF May, 1872 in q certain cause In
Equity No. 469 wherein James d. Featherstonbaugh
and others were compliments, and William D. Mutt
was defendant. The undersigned trustee, appointed
premises, on MONDAY, the 18th day Of June, 1872,
at O'Clock m, all the following described piece
or parcel OF ground situate in the said city of ash
lngton, and beir part of Lot numbered FIVE, Isl In
Square four hundred and eighty nine, (489 Ia the
original plan of said city, beginning for the said part
az me northwest corner Of said lot on Sixth street.
and running thence with said street south twenty.
hve t25l feet and six and half OK inches thence
due east to the rear Of said lot; thence due north
with the said rear line twenty five feet and siI
ana . half (61s inches to the northeast corner of
sald thence due west with the bounding line be-
tween lots numbered hve and six in said square to
Terms Of sale: One third of the purchase money in
cash, the residue in equal instruments in one and
dT9 years. secured upon the property, the whole
on me purchase money in cash, at the option of the
puIehaser deposit Of 500 win be required on
acceptance OF the bid. Cow and stamps AT
the purchasers cost II the terms Of saSe are not
complied with in five days from the day Of sale the
property may be resold at the expense asd risk of
the defauiting purchaser. '-oA "a
myZI-eo8ds w. l.. WALL & CO., Aucts
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RYT THOMAS BOWLING. AuctiOneer.

CITY OF WASHINGTON, C.
- BY virtue OF deed of trust from Robert Gil
ignore and NIX, to the undersigned, dated Febru-
= -ary 9th, 1870 and recorded in Liber No 6sg TO-
ITO 9 ct sequlter one Of the land records of Was
lDgton county, District Of Columbia and at thu re.
quest, ID writing, OF the party secured thereby L
VIII sell at public auction on Thursday 18Th
day OF June, A. ID lS77 at ga O'Clock o. 70 in front
OF the premises, all that piece or parcel of ground
lying IN the city OF ashngfon, on east half of sab
division, Lot No AZ, In So No a. according to
steiger sub -diyision plat of Lots L, +, G, a. u,
and OF said square, duly certified aud Of
record in the office Of the City Surveyor:
Beginning at point in the north boundary of said
subtv sion lot IS feet inches from the northwest
corner thereof, and running tn ,nce east binding on
the Is foot alley, 40 feet inches to the Spring
square thence south feet; thence east foot 10
foot wide alley; thence south binding on said alley
Is feet inches TO the southeast corner of SAID sub
division lot; thence west So feet 9 inches to the
middle ef said lot and thence north q feet inches
TO the place OF beginning, with the right of alley
Terms OF sale One half cash; balance in two
equal payments, at three and six months from day
OF sale with interest," secured by deed Of trust en-
property sold: A deposit Of fifty dollars will be
required at time Of sale. All conysyancing and
stamps At the cost OF purchaser If terms of sale are
Dot complied with within FIVE days from day OF sale
the Trustee reserves the right resell at the risk
ana cost OF defauitng purchaser, upen 1--WE days'
notice. HENRY CROCKEf FIR Trrs,ae
Je5 THOMAS BOWLING, Auctioneer
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Rf GREEN WILLIAMS, Auctfonear,
- No. 1901, northwest corner of I0th ana N .,

EXECUTORS SALE OF VALUABLE REAL Es-
late ON PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE BE
TWEEN I2IH AND 18th Sis. WEST.
- On MONDAY, the Gath day of June, A. D.
~ ls12 at e'cleck p. m, shall sell at public
auction, in front OF the premises, to the highest
bidder all that part OF Lot No. A. in Square No 2o2
and distinguished and marked the subdivision of
said Lot as laid ont and divided into building lots
by Nicholas King, as Lot No. 4: Beginning for the
part Of lot at the point where the dividing line be.
tween Lots and in said square intersects Penn
sylyania avenue; running thence westerly with said
avenue q feet inches to the dividing line of Lots
and in the subdivision Of said Lot No. a. thence
with the said line southery with line drawn per-
pendicuisr to said avenue IS feet inches; thsncs
que south 20 feet inches TO street north: thence
due east with said street % feet thence due north IS
ieet inches; and thence with line drawn perpen-
dicular to 81 feet IL inches to
the place o. beginning; being the property now oc-
avenue.
Terms Of sale: One fourth cash; balance in 6, H.
Is, "a, and 30 MONTHS for not4s bearing interest Al
TIE rate OF per cent per spnum, secured By deed
n hs eo.t ~ I Al and
the time Of sale. &iGHxI B. TOD ISn
Executor of Lewis N. Grammer
Je5-dts GREEN WILLIAMS, Aucts.
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by GREEN & WILLIAMS, Aucttoneers.
~ No 1901 ID street, corner of 10th northwest,
TRUSTEES sALEOF VALUABLE IMPROVED
PROPERTY AulTIQN - ~

PROPERTY, AT AUCTION,
BY virtue OF deed Of trust, dated November
Sad %, ISL, recorded in Lber 665 folio 1914 of the
land records Of Washington county, District of
Columbia and by direction of the holder of the note
secured thereby, we will sell at public auction, on
the premises, on MONDAY, June 18th, at O'Clock
m, gil that piece or parcel Of ground in Wash
lngton city, District of Columbia being known aud
DESIGNATED part OF the east part of Lot and the
west part OF Lot 2, in square 729, beginning at q
INT on south street Ill feet 10 inches est OF the
corner Of said square, and running thence
north % feet inches; thence east Is feet thence
SOUTH IS feet inches and thence Is feet 10 the
two stories ID
Terms of sale: $4,000 ash, together with 10 per
cent interest theT eon from November 18th, 1871,
and the expenses Of this sale; balance in aud II
months, with interest secured by notes and deed of
trust on the property Sold Stamps and cOny ey an
eng at purchasers cost. If the terms of sale are
not complied with within five days from the day of
SAFE, the trustees reserve the right to resell the
properly at the risk and cost of the deauting pur.
chaser. PA DARNEIIIE pui
je5 GREEN WiIiJAM 49,
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United STATES MARSHAL'S SALE OF
L TWO GREY HORSES: WAGON
DY THOS. L. WAGGAMAN,
ID Real Estate Broker and Auctfoneer,
Washington and Geo town Office 81 7th ST. ,op. o

ON Il ST BETWEEN 9rH AND 10TH SITS.
"a By virtue Of decree Of the Supreme Court
% of the District of Columbia, passed in Chan
Gerry cause No. 1884, Dock. ii, wherein Philip
and others are cSmplainsnts, and Hill and others
June, 1872 at O'Clock D. offer for sale, al pub
lie auction, on the premises the following real es
tate, which Was of the estate Of General John P.
Van Ness. deceased, viz: The Mausoleum Lot,
the same is laid down in Joshua Fishers subiiyis-
ion of Square numbered three hundred and seventy
FIVE, (ST5J in the city of Washington, in the sfore
said District containing about 600 square feet of
ground.
The Mausoeum structure now standing upon
the lot. and the walls enclosing the same, will
be therefrom, either before the day of sale
within reasonable time thereafter, not to exceed
sixty (60) days.
Terms of sale: One fourth of the purchase money
to be paid in cash, and the residue in three equal in
staments at twelve, eighteen, and twenty four
months respectively with interest to be secured by
approved notes and reserved lien on the property,
all in cash. at the purchaser option. Deed given
final ratification of sale. STAN % and convey.
ancing at purchasers cost. 500 down at the time
of sale. II the terms of sale be not com piled with
within five go days from the day of SALE the trustee
the right to resell, after five days notice.
at the risk and cost of the deiaulting purchaser.
CHARLES w. VAN NESS. Trustee.
m2ltu.f.&ds TH0S. Z. WAGGAMAN, Auct.
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RLUE AND BLACK DIAGONAL COATS, and
- VESTS to matchavery nObby J at A. STRAUS',
1O11 Pennsy lvania avenue. my9o
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AUCTION SALES.
TO.AORROW

ny Il. <TIMER CLEARY,
ID Auctioneers and Real Estate Brokers.
ScuthveQ corner Pennsy lyania ave- and llth street
Star 0fScs Buildings.
SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD TuRHITURE, SEW.
yRAL EXCKLLENT CARRIAGES, PEBAM-
a onsATCRDAi soRNiNa, June s,h, is7,
Va commencing at 10 O'Clock. In front Of our
- auction ROOMS, we shall sell Q superior col
Election Of Furniture, comprising
French Plate Rirrofs,
Walnut Parior Suits, upholstered In kep snd Hair
cloth,
Walnut and Mahogany Chamber Furniture,
Painted Cottsge Sets.
Feisteadr. Bureaus, washstands and wsrdrobes,
Hair and Huek Mattresses,
Several SBperior Feather BEDS,
Feather Beds, Bolsfers and Pillows.
w alnut and Oak Extension Dining Tables,
Walnut and Dining Chairs,
China and Glass Ware,
Cooking and HeatiHg STOVES,
Kitchen requisites.
Also, AT IL O'CLOCK,
One Family Carriage, (nearly new,t
One Coupe.
One Doctors Chaise,
Several Perambuistors.
Terms cash.
je6 LATIMER b OLEARY, Aucts.
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.


ri GREIN WILLIAMS, Aue,Ioue~r.
- No. 1901 northwest corner leth sndD streets.
vAkgAnLE uNIMrRoykp PaaRKgTY EAST
EAk!h%iashrs. s Si 4 HEG HbSSUsbbskkS' II
- On WEDNESDAY. the 9Th inst, we .h,ll
sa t9s P'Ss% o s ssDs G S5i. ~.
,S S,s ana sns - MI, ~ sad ssusrs eoodsd by and
be offered 10 the whole fret and sold viii b
G On REQ iHfs to sr pu,esasers THIS PROPERTY is
IDLY nproVng part the c and the a sale viii e
well worthy the attention OF persons wishing to
And, on THG RsDAY the 9Th inst. we shall sell
en- the premises, at o,elock p: m, lot No, II, in
2lst and 22i streets west, running bssk to q wide
paved alley.
On FRIDAY, the IAN inst :, we shall seli, on the
IN sabay.cn Lots Of E sSa.4s so q. T.
This property is located 9TH street west beiwesn
and streets north: in rapidly improving snd
Terms af sale One fouSh cash; the balance in 6,
SIX per cent, and secured by deed Of trust All
conveyaneing and stamps at the cost OF the pur-
when the half square is sold, and SIS on each lot
And if the terms of sale are not complied with within
property sold at the risk and cost of the fret pur
chaser, by advertising such resale three times in
ton.
je6-d GREEN & WILLIAMS. Aucts.
LIMITED STATES MARsHAL'S SALE OF
" MARBLE MONUMENTS.
liz virtue of a writ of Fieri Facias, issued from
the Clerk office of the Supreme Court of the Dis
pubic sae for essh sS dsS
~ june, lS2 at ii CLOCK a. m. at the marble yard
Of flsnnery Brothers, corner of nsrth aud
North Capitol streets, the following goods and chat
tells, to wit, viz: Three Italian Marble Monuments.
Seized and levied upon the goods and chsttels of
Lot Flannery Martin c. Flsnnery, and will be
sold to satisfy executions No. $780, in favor of ohm
ALEX. SHARP, Q. s. Marshal, DO
je5-dts June 4th, lS7i
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n E.JusTH PAYS FAIR PRIOEs for Ladies'
~. Gents, and Chiidrent Second hand CLOTH.
ct 6l9 D street, between 9Th and 7th streets Note
b. man pronptly attended to, eul0-tf