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THE SnNS BLESSLNq.

sleepless people-and1 there are many in
America-should court the sun. The very
worst soporiic is laudanum, and the very best
sunshine. Therefore it is very plain that poor
sleepers should pass as many hours in the sun
shine, and as, few as possible in the shade.
Many women are martyrs, and yet do not
know it.. They shut the sunshine out of their
houses and hearts; they wear wells; they carry
parasols, and they do all possible to keep of
the subtlest and yet most potent influence
which is to give them strength and beauty and
cheerfulness. Is it not time to change all this
and to get color and roses in our pale cheeks,
strength in our weak backs, and courage in
our timid soulsl The women of America are
pale and delicate; they may be blooming and
strong, and the sunlight viii be potent iniu-
enee in their transformation. viii they not
try it a year or two and Oblige thousands Of
admirersa
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AROHT LDLRNFSS

Many young people think an idle life must
be pleasant one, but there are none who en-
joy it so little and are such burdens to them
selves as those who have nothing to do. Those
who are obliged to work hard all day enjoy
their short period of rest and recreation so
much that they are apt to think if their whole
life were spent in rest and recreation it would
be the most pleasant of all. But this is sad
mistake, as they would soon lind out they
made trial of the life they think so agreea-
bic. One who is never busy can never enjoy
rest, for rest implies relief from previous la
bors; and If our whole time were spent in
amusing ourselves we should lind it more
vearisome than the hardest day'swork. Re
creation is only valuable as ii unbends US;
the idle can know nothing Of it. Many people
leave off business and settle down to life Of
enjoyment, but they generally find that they
are not nearly so happy as they were before,
and are often glad to return to their old occu-
pations to escape the miseries of Incidence.
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Personal IDENTITY.

A materialistic lecturer and city missionary
met the other day in England to discuss be-
fore an audience the question of.responsibility.
''Science, +" said the philosopher, ''has proved
beyond doubt that at the end of few years
not particle in my body or brain remains;
every atom has passed away, and the new
matter forms new man, who cannot be held
accountable for the conduct Of another" The
audience seemed enchanted. Then arose the
city missionary and said: "Ladies and gentle
men, it is a matter Of regret to me that have
engaged in a discussion with a man of ques-
tiOnable character, with one, in fact, who is
living with a woman to whom he is not mar
RED" Up rose, in wrath, again the material
list. ''Sir, this is shameful, and 1 repudiate
your insOlent attack on my character. defy
you to substantiate your charge. was mar
ried to my wife twenty years ago, and we have
lived happy together ever since. This is =
mere attempt at evading the force of my ar
gument." ''On the contrary" replied the city
missionary, 81 reafirm my charge. You were
never married to the person with whom YOU
are living. Twenty years ago two other peo-
pie may have gone to church, bearing your
names, but there is not one atom in your
bodies remaining of those which were then
married. 1t follows inevitably that you are
living in concubinage, unless you will admit
that you are the same man who was married
twenty years since" The philosopher was
compelled, amid great cheering, to allow that,
somehow or other, credit and discredit for past
action must be granted even by materialists.
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gatiuuaI gepabtitau
THE FRENCH ZOUAYES.

We recommend the following authentic
story to the attention of the innumsrable ad-
mirers OF the French Zouaves, who Asve won
such conspicuous place in militrry histJry-
The Arabs Of the Beni-Snassen tribe are great
amateurs Of gunpowder, and never neglect an
opportunity of prowling about the French
camp, and Offering the soldiers large sums OF
money for the coveted article. They pre-
tended to be Arabs Of the neighborhood, friend
ly to the French, and say they want powder
for hunting.
One day it was discovered that the Zouayes
had been selling their powder. To paint the
fury of the officer in command Of the Arab
bureau is an impossible thing, but he resolved
to discover the culprits and punish them Sc
Yerely. An Arab in the service; of the bureau
went in mysterious way in quest of powder.
An old ZOuaye brought him four cartridges,
and asked him twenty francs for them. The
bargain was struck, but the spy instantly dis
closed his official character, and brought the
cartridge vender before the commander.
SIS it you, them" cried the officer. Coward
and knaye, who would have Eour comrades
assassinated by the Beni-Snassensp'
eyes, commandment, did it."
'You have committed base action"
81 admit it, commandant, but with this
same powder that l sold am going to blow
my brains out that will save the trouble of .
cogrt-maTtisl, and the Zouayes will not be
dishOnored by public sentence"
With these words the Zouaye took cartridge,
loaded pistol with it, dropped round ball in
the barrel, and with superb GOODNESS put the
muzzle to his head and pulled the trigger. The
weapon missed fire, and the Zouave burst into
hoarse laugh.
'The Judge has acquitted me,'' said he
"HoW sop saidktbe commandant.
''Why, you see, commandant, that the pow
der sell to the Beni-Snassens is only ground
charcoal; the balls are made of clay, the whole
done up in genuine cartridges. You have just
seen the proof of it,
1t was true. The Zouave had cheated his
customer, and he added with an air of triumph:
''The first time the Beni-Snassens come into
action all their pieces will miss fire, and you
will gain the battle"
"Then you have sold good deal of poWder!''
"Rather''-and the Zouave exhibited formid-
able pipe, set with solid gold. Though the
Arabs may be pretty sharp fellows, they are
no match in cunning for the ZouaYes.
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sen-w,F, M&ds
PYEDWIN ]. SWEET,

ID Real Estate Broker and AuctIoueer,
No. oil Seventh street, opposite U. 5. Post Office.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY,
LOCATED ON 2 STREET, BETWEEN FOUR
EETH STREETS NORTHWEsT; ON FOURTH
sTREET BE- BErW LE Tb AND STREETS
IRSTAND SECOND STREETS NORTHEAST:
ON G STREET, BETWEEN TWENTIETH
AND An rTWENTY-FIRsT STREETS NORTH
BY virtue of deed of trust to us. dated April :,
loit' anu duly recorded in Lber No TI6, folio 36,
one OF the land records for the District of Column
ba, we will sell at public auction. In front of the
premises, to the highest bidder. on WEDNESDAY,
described real estate to wit: Parts ofiots eighteen
ts) and nineteen, (l9,) in Drury's subdivision Of
square numbered two hundred and nine i9O0:
at O'Clock p. m, pa Of lot numbered three, (3)
in square numbered four hundred and fOrty-nine
t49l; and at 6;l5 O'Clock p. M, parts Of lots mum
bered twenty-three CD and twentv-fOur, "a in
square numbered five hundred and twelve (5i2J
situate and being in the city Of Washington, D. C.,
scribed in certain deeds of trust recorde T. respec
lively, in L1Der No. 81 foiOs As ct seq: Liber No,
3 f0I HS LIZ ct seq hiOe n, e ioliOs s e
land records Of the District of Columbia +; and
also on THURSDAY, October s, at $50 O'Clock p.
and known and distinguished on the grOund-plat
or plan thereof as lot numbered two, G. in square
east Of square numbered Gighty-seven, CE Of So;
and on FRIDAY. October ?, at $50 O'Clock D. m,
lot numbered eighteen, Us in square numbered
seven hundred and twenty -four, C5D.
Terms of sale: One-third cash, and the balance in
six and twelve months, for which the notes of the
purchaser, bearing interest at the rate Of eight ~
upon the property, shall be given one hundred dol
lars deposit on each piece of property when sold.
not complied with within seven DAYS after the
sale the property will be re-sOld after five daysi
advertisement, at the risk and of the default
EE6RgEFP Sa / EH "; Jones, Trustees.
SP'9-WFM&dS F. j. SWEET AuettOnRPr
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PYLATIMER & CLEARY.

ID AuctiOneers ana Real Estate Brokers,
Southwest corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and Elev-
enth street, Star Once Building.
CATALOGUE SALE OF ELEGANT HOTTsF-
HOLD FURNITURE.
On MONDAY MORNING, October 5, 1874, com
Morgan L. smS No iis sreeS &Sr Il eheya
shall sell his superb collection Of Household Effects
comprising In part
PARLORS.
Rosewood-ease steinway PianOforte, CfulI size.J
Rosewood Plano Stool, finely upholstered.
one Gilt-frame French-plate Mirror, feet inches
high, by feet inches wide.
One Git-frame Ereneh-Plate Mirror, feet inches
Walnut, siena MarbIe-base Etegere, with gold
trncngs and Frencl;-Plate Mirror, feet % inches
high, by 2f6et inches wide.
Walnut, Tennessee-marble top, Centre Table, gold
Elegant Buhl-work, Marble-top Cabinet, mounted
Rosewood Parior suite, upholstered with blue satin
Walnut Gilt Farior Suite, upholstered in crimson
satin bToeatelle, pieces.
Blsgant Reese; lGI T. Chairs.
Elegant Window-hangings, in satin and lace.
superb Card Table, gilt tracings.
Elegant Japanese and Chinese Vases, Bronze and
superior Administer, English, and Tapestry Car
Administer, Turkish, and Velvet Rugs.
DINING-ROOM.
Walnut Dining suite, consisting of French-plate
One superb Extension Dining Table, finely carved,
5 feet wide by l6 feet long.
800 mn S4AA@ 0GA'ASes anu superb set ol
Ten Dining Chairs, upholstered with Russia leather.
Two Arm-Chairs, upholstered with Russia leather.
Turkish Lounge, upholstered with Russia leather.
Carving Table, elegantly carved.
HandsOmely earyed BOutiet, Siena Marble-tOp, with
fLe1eh-piate Mirror, 3x6 by 2xC, elegantly nm
Elegant Corniee and window-hangings.
Crimson Fire Screen.
Embroidered Table Cover.
One fariOr Fountain, in working order.
HALLS.
Hand I've a we'd Walnut Hall Stanu- with
brorzed Medallion Siena-A Marble base, and French
Two carved Walnut Hall Chairs, upholstered in
Elegant Hall and stair Carpets.
HandsOmely-anlshed Walnut Bookcase, with
Eiegsnt Walnut Marble-Top Table.
SIX Walnut Once Arm-Chairs.
Walnut and Ebony Secretary, with medallion front.
Elegant Walnut Lounge, upholstered in crimson
Walnut Marble-top Wine BOuIet.
lflre ant window ings and COrnlee.
Large Spanish Armchair, in figured rep.
CHAMBERS
Several superb Chamber Suites with elegant Dress
rOrs, made Of French and American wa nut, nm
ished In the most ee2 ant designs.
single WairuJ Bedsteads OF the same design.
superior spring Under-beds. OF the --latest PATTERNS
inc Feather Pillows and Bolsters.
ribs. TIundle Bedsteads.
Servants Furniture, sc.
ALSO
An extensive assortment Of China and Glassware,
RefrigeTators, sidebOard, Safes, Kitchen Requi-
n. B.-We would state that all Of the above FUR
niturg wss made TO order for General Smith BY R
kenwiek son. No. ~ North Howard street, Bal-
Dowell Co.. Of the same city, all OF which have
been in use but ten months, the whole comprising
one OF the most select ana compete oathts In this
House for sale or rent, which is one of the most
on the premises LATIMER & CLEARY,
se28-d&ds AuetlOneers.
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DYB. H. WARMER,

pY b. H. WARNER,
Federal Buildings, corner Seventh and sts.N.W.
TRUSTEES SALE OFYALUABLE TRACT OF
LAND ND IN \, TIE ne COUNTY OF WASHINGT0N,
IT s 9E Dc966TNNFRTTA RF HM59 ~
LARGE LLING-HOUSE AND OTHER
b. virtue Of a decree of the Supreme Court of the
District Of Columbia, passed in Equity cause No.
Van Hook ct al, the undersigned trustee will sell at
public auction. to the highest bidder, on WEDNES-
the hour Of $40 O'Clock p M on the premises here
matter described, all the right, title, interest
70 all that certain piece or parcel and tract of land
lying and being IN SAID county, az UnlontOwn, be,
at the southeast corner formed by the intersection
upon me re Tis plat 0 { said Uniontown, running
thence along the south side of Jefferson street south
and thirty-four feet to 5. Hons western line;
thence at right angles south fourteen and q half
more or less, 10 the division line between said
Eniontown property ana the PI operty Of George w.
ty-sevcn and half degFJ es, west following three
quarters of degree for variation OF Compassl eight
and half degrees east two hundred and three feet
to the centre Of said Pierce street; thence north
fifty feet to point in line with the southern line
of lot III; on said UniontOwn plat: thence south
the east side of said Pierce street and thence north
Fourteen AMI half degrees east one hundred and
ing nine and quarter acres Of land, more less,
together with the Buildings and appurtenances,
consisting Of a large dwelling-house and outhOuses
Terms of slle: One-third ca cash; residue In
three equal payments, In six, twelve and eighteen
months, deferred payments TO bear interest at
eight per cent. per annum, until paid, from day Of
sale and to he secured by the prOinssOry notes OF
the purchaser purchasers, Endorsed to the salts
faction Of the trustee and TO be lien the prop
erty sold. No deed given until the whole purchase
money and in crest shall have been paid. Two
hundred dollars will be required when the property
is sOi, wit hin twentyfOur hours after sale. The
residue Of cash payments to be made within ten
DAYS from the day of sale. otherwise the trustee
will resell the PROPERTY at the cost an risk of the
defaulting purchaser or purchasers. All convey
ancing At the cost Ofthe purchaser or purchasers.
WA. J. MILLER, Trustee.
Msepl1-d&ds STAR b, II. WARNER. Auct.
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Southwest corner of Sylvania ave nue. and EleY
enth street, Star Office Building.
Ry virtue of a deed of trust dated the I'd day of
June, A. ID. 1S72, and duly recorded in Liber No.
tS5. folio lie, ETC., one Of the land records for
Washington county, District of Columbia, and by
the written direction of the party secured thereby,
Will sell al public auction in front of the prem
Uses, on MONDAY. October Il. 1874. at O'Clock D.
M, the following lot of ground and premises, be-
ing in the city OF Washington. ID. c.. and known
on the ground plat of said city part Of lot
numbered thirty, CO., in Heron and Cnurch's re-
corded subdivision Of part of square numbered four
hundred and siNty-seyen. C46i,) and bounded As
follows: Commencing for the same AT the southeast
corner of said lot, and running thence west One
hundred feet; thence north nineteen feet: thence
east hundred feet and thence south to the place
of beginning, together with all the improvements
thereon.
Terms: One fourth in cash, OF which 800 must be
paid at the sale the deferred payments to be made
in equal installmeats, with interest the rate of
eight per cent. per annum, in six, twelve and
eighteen months from the day Of sale, aud secured
by deed of trust on the premises sold. Terms be
fully complied with within six days afler sale,
otherwise the trustees reserve the right to resell
the property after one weeks public notice, at the
risk and cost Of the nrSt purchaser. All convey
ancing at purchaser cost.
HENRY A. CLARKE, In.
WM. A. FENWlCK, (AEusteeS'
LATlMER CLEARY,
III = N nE AHHwW F..nUa
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Auction SALES
NENNL00lWN<N1-N-~
Future Days.

TINTED STATES MAkSHALrS SALE
OONE CRANE AND FIXTURES CALCU-
LATED TO RAIUE FIFTE EN- TONS.
In virtue Of writ OF JtsTi IdctdS issued out Of
the clerks office OF the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict Of Columbia and to me directed, VIII sell at
public auction, for cash, at the foot OF slxthtreet
wharf, the Potomac river, on TUESDAY, the
10Th day OF September, 1874. At O'Clock p. m,
One Crane and Fixtures, calculated TO raise hIteeh
tons,
Seized and levied upon as the goods and chattels
OF Thomas NJ. Cranch, and viii be sold to satisfy
execution No. 10TH, in favor Of Potomac Steam
SEPT; 2 1874. q. 5. Marshal ID. @.
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DYR HI. MARNER.

d. H. "AkhE
ID Real Estate Broker and AuctIOneer,
Federal Building, corner Seventh and SITS. n. W.
TRUSTEES SALE OF A SMALL TRUCK
Farm WITHIN TWO MILES OF THE NAVY
YARD BRIDGE, IN THE COUNTY OF WASH
1NGTON, d. e., AT AUCTION.
By virtue Of deed of trust to US, dated April
%, A. ID. 1874 duly recorded in Liber No. rs folio
23, Of the land records for the District of Co
thereby, will sell at pubic auction, in front of
the premises, on MONDAY, October 5, 1874, at 5
O'Clock p M, the following described real estate,
situated in the county Of Washington, District OF
Columbia, to wit: Lots numbered i've (5) and six,
u, in Theodore MOshers subdivision Of part of \
tract Of land, called Discovery, decided by Lucy
Il. Walker to Theodore Mosher by deed duly re-
of the land records of the District Of Columbia
containing hfty-twO and half (525z) acres, more
or less and being the same conveyed TO John Suli-
van by deed from Theodore MOsher and wife, dated
July L. ls7l together with the proyementS. con-
sistlng Of a nice farm house, Out-buildings, &c.
This farm is directly on the road leading from
''UniOntOwn'' to ..Silyer Hill'' p. o., and being
SO near the city OF Washington can be worked to
advantage as a truck farm.
Terms: One fourth cash; balance in six, &c, }
twelve, C2) and eighteen (lSl months, with interest
at ten per cent per annum, from day Of sale, to be
securedby a deed Of trust on the property sold,
all cash, the purchaser may desire. A de-
post of hundred dollars will be required at the
time Of sale. All conyeyanetng 81 the expense of
with in days, the trustees the right
resell the property at the risk and cost of the de-
faulting purchaser, after five days advertisement
VIM. i. MATTINGLY, D -.
CHARLES E. PRENTISS, I IFustees'
]. T. COLDWELL, Salesman.
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DYB. H. WARNER.
- Real Estate Broker and Auctfoueer,
Federal Buildings, corner Seventh and y sts. NV.
TRUSTEES SALE OF A THREE-sPORY BRICK
DWELLING On THE WEST SIDE OF

TRUSTEEo' SALE VI A EE-S'HORY RRICK
DWELLING on THE WEST SIDE OF
hSTREETS NORTHWEST, AT AUCTION.
By virtue of deed Of trust, dated September Is
A D. 1871, duly recorded in Liber 68, folio 50,
Of the land records for Washington county, Dis
tTIct Of Columbia and at the request OF the party
secured thereby, we will sell at public auction in
front OF the premises, on TUESDAY, September
18th, 1874, at O'Clock p. the following described
trlct Of Columbia, to wit: All that certain piece or
parcel Of ground, being part Of original lot num-
bered twenty-siX C26,) ir square numbered two
hundred and hfty-two, according to the plan OF
said city, and bounded as follows, viz: commence
ing At point Thirteenth (13th) street west one
hundred and fftyone C51l feet and four (4) Inches
from g street north, and running thence along
Qs feet and eleven Q inches, thence west parallel
with said street one hundred and four (lOD
feet, thence south parallel with said Thirteenth
Q3th) street eighteen I1S) feet and eleven I'D
inches, thence east parallel with said g street one
hundred and four QOD feet to the place of begin
ming, together with the improvements as absVe.
Terms: One-thlrd cash, and balance st six and
chaser will be required to give his prOmissory
notes bearing interest at the rate Of ten per cent
per aunum from day OF sale, and secured by deed
of trust on the premises sold. A deposit Of $3.50
will be required Of the purchaser at time of sale.
All conveyancing at purchasers cost. If terms Of
sale are not complied with in seven days from day
of sale the property viii be resOla the risk and
cost Of he defauIting purchaser or purchasers
after five days advertisement in some one more
newspapers published in the city Of Washington,
ID. c.
GEORGE H. PLANT, Z IEuS'eeS'
so1a FNTwEda - WIN " GaIa11,,.v
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se1S-F, NJ, W&ds
Rf B. d. MAkNEH, .,
IL Real Estate Broker ana AuctiOueer,
Federal BuIldinRs. corner Seventh and sts. N. w.

pH b. III. WARNER.
Federal Buildings, corner Seventh and sts.N.W.
TRUSTEES, SALE OF A TwO-sTORY AND
MANSARD ROOF FRAME RESIDENCE,
STREET, AT MOUNT PLEASANT.
BY virtue OF deed of trust dated April q A. u.
one Of the Land Records for Washington county,
in the District of Columbia, and at the request of
auction, in front Of the premises, on THURSDAY,
september II, le at O'Clock p. m. all those GER
ton county, d. c., known and described as follows,
Yizi Parts Of lots nuniSeFecs :;Sy-.5e, iS pIty-
sabdYision OF Mount PieaSs SI O. Commencing at
point on the south end Of lot hftY-hye, IS ten lOl
thence north parable with the west line of said lot
ntty-hye OBJ two hundred and seventy G270) feet;
thence west parallel with the south line OflOs hfty
five, t55,) hfty-slx, Cs,) and fty-seven, (57,l one
hundred QOCi feet; thence south parallel with the
seventy C7O feet to point on the south end Of lot
hfty-seven, OIL ten dO) feet east Of the southwest
the south line Of lots fty,s eve o. y-sxs
(56 and hfty-hye (55 to the place Of BEGINNING;
feet Of ground, together with the Improvements,
Terms: One third in cash; and the balance at
twelve, twenty-four and thiTty-six months, for
WHICH installments the purchaser will be required
to give his promssory notes. bearing Interest at the
rate OF ten 90 per cent per 9nIgm from the day Of
and premises sold A deposit OF q o viii be re-
quired at time Of SALE and all cOnveyancinE at the
not Complied with in seven DAYS the trustees re
serve the right to resell the property at the risk
and cost OF tho defaulting purchaser. after five
ES-A plat Of the property can be at the Office
VI 'i'' WILLIAM sTICKNEY, I r-r.,.os
GEORGE II. PLANT, AruS'eeS'
aull-TuThSSds
HsTHE ABOVE SALE IS POSTPONED, ON
account Ofthe weather, until FRIDAY, September
D. i''1' ~ william I'LL 4 y" SiTICKNEY, lrrus
GEORGE H. PLANT. trustees
j. T. COLDWELL, Salesman.
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IN THE sUPREME COURT OF THE DIS

l. TRICT OF COLUMBIA.
The 18th day ofseptember, 1874.
William \. Dalton ct al. lNo. ass. Equity
Margaret A. Williams ct al. Docket H.
n motion Of the plaintiffs, by Mr. Edwards,
their solicitor, IL Is ordered that the defendants,
EUGENE n. STEWART and ELIZABETH II. SrEW-
ART his wife. cause their appearance to be entered
ncreln on or before the rrst rule-eiay occurring
forty days after this day: otherwise the will
be proceeded with as in case Ofdefsult.
BY the Court: ID. g. HUMPHREYS,
Justice, &C.
, True copy-Test: R. J. AIKIGs. Clerk, &C.
sepI9-SSW ByJ. Jay Camp, Asst. Clerk.