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G EORG EFT WIN.

The FUNERAL of the late Peter F. Wilson,
esd, OF this place, took place this afternoon, a.
81 O'Clock, from Christ church, and was largely
ceased. The following gentlemen acted as pail
bearers: DR.. Cragin, and Messrs. F. w. Jones.
A. u T. Hastings, Franklin Steel. s. V. Niles
ana Alexander X. Shepherd. DIR. williams the
rector Of the church, OBLIGATED in the solemn
services, both at the church and at Oak Hill
cemetery, where the remains were inferred
MT. wilson was for many years connected with
the treasury Department as special agent, and
latterly has held position under the Board of
Public Works. His death was sudden, being
occasioned by severe hemorrhages. He was
greatly beloved by a large circle of friends, who
were painfully surprised at the unexpected
news OF his death.
LOST AT SEA-The schooner Jane F. Durfee.
Of coal, was abandoned at sea- and sunk The
crew were taken Off by the schooner John, of
New York. and landed at Wilmington, N. c., on
A TENT of Independent Rechabites was or
ganized last night in this city, under the aus
pices OF Heber Tent, No. 10, l. 0. R., and the
following officers were installed, to serve the
present term A: Wilson Hudson, P. c. R.; VIVA.
Graves, &. r.; David Robertson, ID. R.; Marion
Lewis, X s.; Edwin Gladman, +. s.. j. s. Love
j.; James Loveless, L.; William Goodrich, 1. G.. !;
charles ErxOn, y. g.; Theodore COgswel, r. s
Q. T.; Charles Beevers, l.. s. c. X; William
Weaver, X. s. ID. r.; SAINT Goodrich, l.. s. ID. X
RIVER NEws.-Several schooners have ar
rived at the coal docks; The steamer George
morning, from Baltimore, with 1 200 bushels of
wheat for William H. Tenney q Sons and Geo.
Shoemaker, and general merchandise for Dis
NEW MILL.-Beall g. Shoemaker have lust
placed tOrebay, or trunk, in the west bank OF
the canal, about hundred yards above the
new mill at that point some time this spring
The location has not yet been definitely fixed
upon, but 1t is probable that the new structure
will be erected at the point me ntioned
r.. al Il N tv,tr. rod ial y,
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A l. Il x A N DRI A

NOTHING TO Wharf.-The house of Mr.
Joseph Cotton, formerly superintendent of DO
lice, was entered by thieves through the from
window, last night, and nearly every article OF
clothing that belonged to him and his family
was stolen, so that none Of them could 90 out
because they had nothing to wear. Neighbors
and friends supplied them with the requisite
number OF hats, bonnets, shoes and dresses, &C.
TO make their appearance on the streets and at
tend to their daily business, and one of Mr.. Col
tons friends lent him a suit Of clothes and hat
There IL, rs yet, no clue to the robbers.
ARREST OF SEVEN THIEvEs.-Two Wash
iDgtOn detectives boarded the steamer Ironsides
as she passed here about six O'Clock yesterday
evening on her way up from AQUA Creek
When the boat arrived in Washington two NOR,
detectives were waiting there. The two on the
boat jumped on the wharf soon as she touch
ed II, and the four ranging themselves alongsid,
OF the gang board, collared and dragged out
seven men from among the passengers as they
landed: The arrested parties made no resist
ance, though each one taken had q loaded re-
Yolver. One of them was carrying q heavy
satchel. which he tried to throw away when thu
omcer laid hands on him, but he was prevented
IRON doing SO by Mr.. u. B. Tennent, the bag
gage master on the boat, who was looking On
IL is said that the arrested parties have lately
ROBBED bank In Savannah, and tn at thew sta
ed South on the same bost upon which the,
were captured about three weeks ago, and tina,
the tools with which they effected their las
robbery.
HUNTING FOR A THIEP.-Mr F. M, Wheat
OF Clarke county, Is now in this city on the hum,
for man named Milton, collector of taxes TO,
that county. Milton, 1t is said, has run off witt
was on his official bond, Is using the telegraph
TO have him arrested. It Is reported that he
passed through Richmond on his way South =
Gazette, last erening.
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~The French Academy of Fine Arts is about
10 take into consideration the admission Of fe-
male members.
~ Tyhee Island, near Savannah, IL balm,
rapidly washed away by the sea, and the re.
mains Of U. 8. soldiers buried there are visible
~"Young man, do You ever drink?n asked
milk-looking man accosting Jones. "well, YES.
thank you, rs it's Q cold morning don't mind, ~
replied Jones, removing his quid OF tobacco
Don't do il any more, !" rejoined the mild man.
'or You win eventually be damned. Good
morning. God bless you"
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- Irasburg. Vermont, is a tough place for
fond parents and school masters, judging from
a recent unpleasantness in one district, where
q teacher Is on trial for knocking pupil down
with slung shot. The same teacher was sub
sequently severely pounded by another pupil
whose father calmly remarked that he guessed
the lad was too much for the teacher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-03-09

THE REV. PETER CARTWRIGHT, the veteran
pioneer Methodist, was not dead up to SATURDAY.
evening; but was delirious, preaching and pray.
ing in the highest tone of his voice.
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FINE BLACK GooDs.-I am Offering a choice
assortment OF double breasted Black Cloth Frock
Goats for $50 and e25, equal to best custom
work; single breasted fun Frocks Of French
Brosdcioth for as: fine Black Vests. of nv own
manufacture, for q, IS and sc, and Black Doe
skin Pantaloons, OF foreign goods, made by nv
GEO. @. HENNINo,
No. 40 7th street northwest
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TIE WASHINGTON Cry SAvrxe.
corner 9TH street and Louisiana avenue ns,,s ~,
Per cent interest on all deposits Interes, .o sly
JBeHces at date OF deposit. WIZ
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The PETITION OF Mrs. MARY r Fpr,-
GILL widow of the late Judge Purcell of the
orphans Court of this District, praying Con-
eress mat an appropriation for her benefit be
mace equal 70 the amount OF his salary from the
time The court was abolished TO the date of his
death, Is signed by all the prominent members
Of the District bar. The petitioner represents
husband. also that she has not been able 10 leave
her house for the past four years on account of
lameIesS.
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. Posi- Ls FOB ICE.
Treasury DEPARTMENT,

WASHINGTON, d. c., March S, 1872
Sealed Proposals 10 furnish Ice for this Depart
meIt for enc year from and after March Slst ls-2,
1872
The Ice 70 he furnished must be Kennebec Ice, of
the best quality, Ice equal thereto, clear and
free from snOw, dirt, impurities, the satisfac
tlcn Of she receiving o and to be delivt red IN
such quantities and 1t such times and places may
be required.
To be weighed by the Treasury scales, and to be
paid Tor monthly up proper vouchers, audited
and approved in due form
Bids must be at price per ton Of 2,24o full pounds
TO the ton.
deposit Of 800 g. s. Currency or Bonds must
accompany each bid security that IL ia genuine
and i'm good faith 10 be returned to the
bidders after the award Of the contract, and 20 be
full bidder
The right TO reject any all bids or TO waive de
fsets II is med to the interest Of the
TO do. il reserved.
Bids should be endorsed Proposals for Ice" and
should be addressed to
y. II. SAVILLE,
me 81 Chief Clerk Treasury DE partment
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SNAIL Pox-One additional deatI from, anal,
poN lsreported TO the Board OF Hssits nl SIN "a,
emu Oh -: Senan ON 9th street. Four new cas-
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Mr.. j. :. BURNETT, who has been for many
years connected with the First National Rank
or This city, has gone into the real estate BUSH
ness, and offers extraordinary inducements 70
oealers in this line. See his advertisement
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SoI. >: w. OWEN has resigned the command
y, ue PRESIDENTS Mounted Guard, on account
=, -. nealsh, but retains his place on the Gov
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LOOK OUT for the Sunday Gazette tomorrow.
Col. Florence promises that IL shall be An issue
Of unusual interest.
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No MoRE SUNDAY wORK-The Board of
PUBLIC Works have issued an order excluding
Ali employees OF the District government from
the Distrlet buildings on 4 street on the Sab
bath day. This has been done TO prevenf tba
employees from doing clerical work on the sab
bath, as has been the practice to some extent
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FINE OYsTERe--Just received two cargoes of
No. Salt Water Oysters, which We VIII serve
at retail In our Saloons; also, to families by the
pint, quart or gallon.
HAPvuv q Hpf
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1915, corner Penna. ave. and nth ct.

THE GREAT SALE of Fancy Goods, Real
Laces, Hamburg Edges and fnserfings, Kid
Gloves, q c., &c, at cost, at Davis, s61 Market
week longer. Ladies who have not already
availed the mselvts of this rare opportunity to
obtain bargains should do 70 without DELAY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-03-09

Mr. Morris NOTR.-A note has been recaiyed
IrSm MI Mon expressing his regrets that the
japanese Embassy will not be able to attend
me metropolitan NJ. T.. Church next SUNDAY
As III. Newman is suffering from a severe cold
, me minister from abroad is expected to Gil the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-03-09

To VISIT wAsHTxerox-Tba u,,.,u,..
beneficial Society OF Baltimore having received
an invitation from the Hihernian Benevolent
society or Washington to visit that CITY on the
Eth instant, TO take part in the St Patrick's
day celebration, have accepted the sAme.-Bait.
.<da. 'N-
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COLDS AND COUGHs.-Sudden changes of
climate are sources of Pulmonary and Bror CHI
lal affections. Take at once "Bro,c,'s Bronchial
Iroches," let the Cold, Cough, or Irritation of
the Throat be ever so slight 90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-03-09

FISH AND OYSTER MARKET-Board of Hath
TSP, et.oh S.-iEsPeetor-General Gstchell reports
the arrival and sale OF marine products az toll
lows;-Slocp Charlie, $50 bushels Tassmakers
oysters; large, -; small, soc. Schooner Bosnian
Marln, 100 bushels Mosquito Creek oysters;
small, CSC; large, ~ 90; very fine. Baltimore
ana Ohio railroad, 32 barrels superior oysters,
consigned 10 De Alley & Turner sod at As Joa
81 Cord, rned-4 punches mullets aud 10
bunches YELLOW nerch. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-03-09

SEE the announcement in this issue of summer
session Of that reliable institution-the WASH
ington Medical University of Baltimore,
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A FRAGRANT BREATH AND PRARLY TKrrH
are easily attained, and those who fail to avail
themselves of the means should not complain
when accused of gross neglect. The Sosodo,f
will speedily eradicate the cause of foul breath
identifying, preserving the teeth to the oldest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-03-09

NEW BUILDING AssoCIATIoy.-At the first
regular meeting of the Territorial Building As
socistiOn last night, -, COO were sold at pre-
MUM OF forty per cent. The bidding was very
spirited. This association Is on the serial plan
and possesses all the advantages OF bank OF
deposit.
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STEALING UPON you LIKE THIEF, time tries
10 rob you OF your hair. Battle him. Fortify
the roots and nourish the fbres with PAalon' 5
Chemical Hair fnrigordtor. Then they cannot
decay or perish, but must flourish and Improve.
There Is nothing in the world to compare with
It, Tor nvigorating and cleansing the hair. Sold
by all druggists. eo3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-03-09

CHATELAIS, in six and three braids. and In
Baum's Corset Factory, 4os 7th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-03-09

TO THE Wilsor's Compound
Of Cod Liper Oil and Lime without possessiuo
the very nauseating flavor of the article as here
tofore used, is endowed by the phosphate of
Lime with healing property which renders the
Oil doubly efficacious. Remarkable testimonials
of its efficacy can be exhibited to those who de-
sire to see them. For sale by A. B. WI Dor, Che
mist, No. 166 Court street. Boston. co
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pRoPOsALs FOB COAL.

ID RoPosALS FOR COAL.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.,
Bureau 0 EHgrarisg asd Priafias, ,
February 10, 1871
Sealed Proposals will be received At this once
until 10 O'Clock m. on WEDNESDAY, the 30
Of March, ls2, for furnishing five hundred t5ool
mine. to be delivered at such times and places and
IN spch quantities may be required, and subject
to the conditions required by scf Of Congress an
provsd July II, $50; viz: That such Coal shall
weigh 22W pounds 10 the ton and shall be inspected
and and the quantity Of each load certified
at the time OF delivery by the person appointed and
qualified under the act for that purpose; ana that
the prescribed fee Of 20 cents for ton Of coal in
contractor.
Proposals win be considered binding from one
week from the 10th OF March. 1871, the Department
teseryng the right to reject all portsn Of the
No proposals will he entertained unless accorupa-
MED by satisfactory evidence OF ability to fuifthe
contract n5r will any payment be made without the
eerifcate 81 the inspector that the Coal furnished
Proposals should be addressed and sent 20 the ONCE
Of GEO. McCARTEE,
ury Department. febH law@
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SEWING MACHINES.

THE FLORENCE
IMPROVED EoisELEss LOCK STITCH
FAMILY REwING MACHuNI
Having exclusively the self Adjusting shuttle Ton
sion and Reversible Feed; thus enablfne opera
tor 70 tasten seams when desired Machines colo On
IN sxessnee Also, REPAIRING done promptly.
spl-ly' A J. MILsrEAp. Ae-us
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For CoRNs, Bunions, Chillblains, Insrow,np
Nails, &C., visit DR.. Whites rooms, No BIS 15sL
street, opposite Treasury Department. Washing
ton; No. Z North Charles street, Baltimore.
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PROFESSIONAL.

las. CLEPBANE, EZ RRAIry
y or Steaogrdpke, Sap Iafs ,ri,S TJxr,,i e..
toKrt ~ ID. C.. kyanI- p0rf,Ts Of rh,raes
issr an Csanoery, IT, S. Iox,fs
Cenlr err of. Conn,
AZ (0srf or GAINS
GLEPHANE 4 BRAILEY.
STENOGRAPHe RS AND LAW REPORTERs
Ohct s-Room ), Bsrbouris Law Building 400
Louisiana av., near 9th st and Room 332 81.
between 18th and I4th. Southers Claims Commission
Building. Short hand Reports furnished of testi.
mon, and other proceedings in Court, Depositions
In Shsncery, Arguments in Patent Gases, &c.
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CIRCULATING LIBRARY-The washington
~ Library Association ofsr the Of their Li-
brary contains 400 volumes; embracing IN its
Catalogue an the modern works Of Fiction, Bingra-
1oons Of The I'm. o. A., eerssr Of 9th and d
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ANOTHER IMPROVEMENT ON THE AvINUE
me hsInbiiedn this morning wants to know
why Is Hunters old bookstore ION Pennsylya-
MA avenue. near 18th street, being guttedP,,
Ihe answer TO this conundrum is that those en-
krprisiDg druggists, j. p. Milburn & Co., pur-
Pose erecting on the site OF the old bookstore at
once fine three-story building, with pressed
PICK front, In the lower story of which thew in
tnd 70 Keep frN-cass drugstore. When their
new building Is finished they will yacate their
present establishment Just ''around the corner
on 18th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-03-09

HE MOST celebrated and successful Iatrobe
Heaters and Slate Mantels in the world: also.
Ehandeiers, Gas Stoves and Weather Strips, at
Hamilton & Pearsons, No. 4, Y. NJ, o, A. Buila-
ing, 9th and d streets.
THERMOMETERS and Barometers are repaired
and made to order by Hempler, near AK street
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ACCIDENT TO AWAsHINGToNrAy IN BAIrI-
noKk-iesterdaye evening. about seven O'Clock
III! III. rank Howe, corresponding secretary of
the Young Mems Republican Club of the Dis
ulct Of Columbia, in going ON board OF the
neamer Columbia, at the foot Of Patterson
sueet, missed his footing and fell overheard
Ofhcer clancy, with the assistance of Officer
hossell, with considerable difficulty drew him
ire m the water in a partially insensible con-
cluon, and conveyed him to the central station
house, where he was properly cared fOr-BaIti-
more american, thts morning.
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DRY GOODS.

In NOODS.
WE ARE NOW OPENING
w LARGE LINES OF ELEGANT
NEW SPRING GOODS,
Comprising DRESS GOODS in immense variety,
ranging from &c to 81 Is per yard; Black silks,
from Slto S3 per yard; Japanese silks, from Soc
III rs; Black Alpaca. from 25c TO 81 rs. WHITE
GOODS-PiQues, Victoria Lawns. Nainsooks,
Swisses, French Muslins, Percales. Tarletans. &c;
Linens, psins, Shsetings, Napkins, Towels, Shirt
Fronts, Hosiery, Gloves, and Notions. PIECE
GODDs-Cloths, DOeskins, Cassimeres, Meltons
and CottaDades.
A0-Prices very low and no deviation.
began = wYLIE,
marl.f 10lssrd 1920 7th street. n w.
BARGAINS IN DRY GOODS.
Wooden shaxls from sa7S up. Elegant Gro.
United States for the price, Black Cashmeres az
Yards wide) 81 Is and upwards New York Mills
4 Bleac he'd Gotten &c. Androscoegin Bleach ed
Cotton 1Sc. Elegant heached and unbleached
u ttone 12sc. Ladies' Underwear and Dents shirts
direct from the panufactu rers at remarkably low
dolly Warden Cretounes for Polonaise, in beau
ti.ul designs and Of the finest quality. Reps for
Wrappers sc. and 3lc. Elegant Hook Paris Kids
in sll shades 81. Two hook Black Kids SI,5
Swisses, Tarlatanes, French Mqslins, &C., cheap
Coats and Sterling Spool Cotton 7c Call and examine
and save your money BY buying Of
bRODHEAD CO.,
1905 r street, bet 18th and 18th streets
cent. " '-''' D'''' "00'' f0od febis 4 ger
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LOAN OFFICES.

CARo WASHINGTON LOAN OFFICE AND
~ hAZAR,
no. s1< PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Between 9th and 10th streets,
1hs hoa PTtrafe Looa 0Goe ~ rae Civ.
Money Loanes At one half the usual rates Tn
redsemed Pledges in solid GOLD WATCHES on
ana ShAlNa ~ great Bargains. ksootis sid III
Hall and street - 81
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MERoHAHre LIN OF sfKAMsHIPs
WAsHIu0TOH AND new YORK.


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CLOTHING.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Il have rsopsned
~ my Merchant Tailor Eetablnhmenf, No. a
l2l1 7th street, between II and u streets,
n. ~ here / will be happy 10 receive my UH
old friends and the public IN general. Have M
just received o large assortment Of SPRING
GOODS, which will be made up ct the shortest
notice and at reason able prices. vnor
m0NI InIAn
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STEAMBOAT LINES.

The undersigned, aRests Of the above Stesmship
Line, are prepared 90 sell tickets from <oca~
New York 10 ally part Of Europe andoCfGER
such infoIms ion as may be tesired DspArtm-u
Clerks will do well to passage here and SAY
annoyance at calling pcrt.. l. THOs AD4YIs a
CO., IS W ster street, Georgetown Ianfs-m
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At 0ak HAn, go 1th street. non
u J. HKIBfRGHk,
lelcceescr 20 =: 2. Loedon Co., -
'' haRcHlNr TAILOR,
netroPci.e9 Hotel, (late BrovnbJ
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-11-18

LOST BoNDs.-For the benefit of person.
who have lost United States bonds the fol
lowing, from the work of Judge Richardson
the assistant secretary ofthe Treasury, is re.
| printed
''Persons often forward to the Treasury de-
partment caveats of lost and stolen coupon
bonds, but the only advantage gained thereby
is that when those bonds or the coupons
come in for redemption the department noti-
fies the claimants who have filed the caveats
of the presentation of the bonds and furnish
es the names Of the parties presenting them,
in order that the loser may have all the in
formation within the reach Of the govern
ment which may possibly enable him to dis
cover the parties who fraudulently obtained
them.
Beyond this the government can afford no
relief There are great advantages in holders
carefully taking the numbers, dates, denopai-
nations, issues and series of their coupon
bonds, and preserving them in some place
apart from the bonds themselves, because, in
case of destruction of the bends by fire or
otherwise, duplicates may be obtained under
a law Of Congress passed June l, 1872; and,
unless such memoranda are kept, it is diff
cult II not impossible, to describe coupon
bonds which have been destroyed with suffi-
Gent accuracy to obtain the benefits of the
law. The facts as to the title of registered
stock, but not as to coupon bonds, NAV be
gathered from the records OF the department" -.