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FIRST DOSE
On a Boston Police Officer.

BOSTON, NONtmDtrI 70, I51I.
H. r. Stevens, Esq:
DEAR SIR In the spring of 1859 was stricken
down with fever, which had long and almOst hope
lees run. The best medical advice being in attend
ance, was taken through the fever but Il left me
terribly reduced and weak, with circulating pains
in my side, back and hips. / was completely pros
trated with Kidney complaint, and no medicine
seemed to reach my case.
In this condition was persuaded to try vEGE-
TINE by friend whom IL cured of the same dis
ease, and II seemed though could feel the effect
of the first dose through my whole system; and from
that moment 1 began to mend, gradually growing
better from day TO day; and followed on with the
health since which time have been able to perform
nay duties as police officer. enjoying good health
yEGETINE in Kidney Complaint and similar dis
cases. all" thfh isEEsri.E FORD, ss4 Broadway.
Vegetine is Sold by all Druggists.
jy15-S&Wtf
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Pain and Disease.

Can we expect to enjoy go> ealth when bad or
corrupt humors circulate with e blood, causing
pain and disease and these humUrs Oeing deposited
through the entire body, produce pmples, erup-
lions, ulcers, indigestion, costiyeness, headache
neuralgia, rheumtism and numerous other COM
plants? Remove the cause by taking VEGETINE,
the most reliable remedy for cleansing and purifying
the blood.
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AUCTION SALES.
VONNN~O~V
Future Days.
BROS, Aucfioneers.


TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED PROPERTY
On SENENTH STtEET. BETWEEN AND
STREETS NERTHWEST. ALSO, M
f.ONED PROPERTY On SEVENTH rREET,
BETWEEN AND STREETS NOHTd-
WEST. AT AUCTION.
- By virtue of a deed of trust. recorded in LII
~ ber No. sl3, folio ~, ct seq, of the lasd
l.Y records of tine District of Columbia, we will
A.ss sell. on THURSDAY, the 9Th day of July, A.
ID. 1876, at clock p. in front OF the premises,
lot u Of Wiltbergcr's subdivision Of square ifs,
with the Improvements thereon.
ALSO.
premises the south - feet front by the depth thereof
stores.
The parcels of property are both situated on Sew
enth street northwest. in the most Improving part
of the city.
Terms: One half cash and balance in one and two
years. notes bearing eight per cent interest and
cured by deed of trust the premises Sod SEQ de-
post Will be required upon each parcel of land at
the time OF sale. COnve yancing, &C., at purchaS-
er's cost. II the terms of sale are not complied
with within seven days from day of sale the trustees
the right resell the property at the risk
and cost of the defSulting purchaser.
ARTHUR FENDALL, In
Jy15 III, JESUP MILLER, trustees.
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The POliceman's Statement.

The above statement is true. ! procured the
yEGETINE for him. and carefully observed his
condition from the time he commenced to use. 1t
until he cured.
WIN. B. HILL. Police Oficer,
Station 4, Boston, Mass.
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PROPOSALS FOR STATIONERY

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, July 7, 1875.
Sealed proposals for furnishing Stationery for
the fiscal year ending June 30, 1877, will be re-
ceived at this Department until the sth day Of
August, 1870, at Il O'Clock m.
Blank forms for bidding will be furnished upon
application.
The bids will be considered and accepted or re-
jected, Item by item, and this advertisement and
the proposal, SO far as accepted by the Secretary
of the Treasury, and the bond accompanying the
same, shall constitute the contract between the
Government and the bidder or bidders, and no
further contract will be executed.
The articles contracted for must be furnished
from time to time during the year, in quantities
entire quantities will, however, be called for dur
ing the year.
Each proposal must be signed by the Individual
with sufficient sureties, in the sum of ten thou
sand dollars, ($lO,0oO,) approved by a United
States officer Of the district in which the sureties
reside or do business, on form to be furnished
by the Department, conditioned for furnishing
such portions of the articles as may be awarded
under 1t, and the performance OF the contract.
All deliveries will be subject to inspection by
an expert detailed for the purpose by the Secretary
of the Treasury, and the delivery of an inferior
article will be deemed sufficient cause to annul
the contract, at the option Of the Secretary.
Deliveries must be free of charge at the Treas
ury Department, Washington.
The failure to comply with any one order under
the contract will operate as a forfeiture OF the
entire penalty of the bond, or the Secretary Of
the Treasury may direct the purchase, in open
market, Of such quantities of any articles shall
be necessary to supply the deficiency caused by
such failure, and charge to the contractors fifty
per centum Of the price which it shall be found
Decessary to pay for such articles.
Proposals unaccomPanied by satisfactory bond
will not be considered, and contracts will be
awarded only to established manufacturers Of or
dealers in, the articles.
Proposals to be addressed to the undersigned,
and marked Proposals for Stationery"
LOT NJ. MORRILL,,
jy1oMThSt Secretary Of the Treasury.
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AUCTION SALES.
To-Day.
d A. DARNEILLE, Auctioneer.

CHANCERY SALE OF REAL ESTATE
- By virtue Of a decree Of the supreme Court of
~ the District of Columbia, passed In the Of
~ Slade ct al. Sade. will sell, In front OF the
- premises, on SATURDAY. the I'D day of July,
1876, at G:SO o'clock p. M, the half of lot T.. In
SOU No. 5I7. improved by a brick house contain
ing six rooms and kitchen.
Terms of sale: One third cash: balance in six.
twelve and eighteen months, with eight per cent.
interest. deposit o. 500 will be required time
of sale. Terms Of sale to be complied with in six
days. lien will be reserv d on the property TIL
tnal payment. This property is on Massachusetts
aSHnue, between Fourth and Fiflh streets north
west, south side.
RS DAVIS, Trustee.
Jy11 z. d. CLEARY, Salesman.
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MARRIED.
DIED..

BROWN-SANSBERRY.- On Thursday, July %,
1876, at Forestyille, Nd, by Rev. II. j. kershaw,
ANDREW W. BROWN and Miss MARY b. SANS
BERRY, both of Prince Georges county, Md.
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WIN. HENDERSON,

CARPENTER AND BUILDER,
Massachusetts Ave-, Bet. Thirteenth
and Fourteenth SITS.
(Residence IT'S Fourteenth street northwest-l
An uert executed promptly and faithfully.
Term moderate, nol4-u
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DROPOSALS FOR FUEL.

DROPOSALS FOR FUEL
CLERKS OTY1cR,)
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE U. s., y
WASHINGTON, ID. O., June 2, 1878.
Sealed proposals will be received at this Office
until WEDNESDAY, July Is, 1876, at L O'Clock
M, for supplying Fuel for the use Of the House
of Representatives, as follows:
SO tons (224O pounds each) best White Ash, No.
l, or broken Coal, to be thoroughly screened and
free from dirt.
loo cords Bakers seasoned Pine Wood.
90 cords seasoned Hickory, sawed In three
pieces.
90 cords seasoned Oak sawed in three pieces.
All to be delivered into the vaults of the Uapi
toll, under the direction of the Chief Engineer
within two months of the date Of the contract
And portion of the Coal sufficient for immediate
use to be delivered at once on the signing of the
contract. The vendee to pay all expense for
weighing and measuring as provided in Revised
Statue United States, section Bill. The Clerk
reserves the right to increase the quantity adver
tised for If the public service demands.
No bid will be considered unless accompanied
by satisfactory references, and security will be
required for the faithful performance Of the con-
tract.
Proposals to be indsrsed proposals for Fuel,
House Of Representatives"
GEO. NJ. ADAMS,
Clerk House of Representatives, U. 8.
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ID A. DARNEILLE,
Il Auctioneer and Resl:Estate: Broker.

ID A. DARNEILLE,
l. Auctioneer and Resl:Estate: Broker.
TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED AND I'M
IMPROVED PROPERTY ON THIRTEENTH
STREET WEST, BETWEEN Q AND K
Under and by virtue OF deed of trust, dated
~ July 1873, and duly recorded In liber No. 72I,
iS folio 81 of the land records of the -rct of
- Columbia and by request OF the party secured
thereby will sell at pubc auction. in front of the
premises, FRIDAY, July %, 1879. at o clock p.
m, all those certain piec. or parcels of ground
lying and being In the city of Washington. ID. c.,
known and distinguished on the public plan plat
of said city lots 90 and eigh,. Is in Colt
man trustees, subdivision Of square two hundred
and seyenty-seven, (277.) with the improvements
thereon. consisting of two-stOry frame dwelling.
street, and back I'D feet to l6-foot alley and
will be sold separately If desired.
Terms OF sale: 5 50 with interest at the rate of
10 per cent. annum from July ? lS73 and eXpen-
of sale, cash; the residue in one and two years:
Deferred payments to bear Interest at the of 10
per cent per annnm from day of sale, and to be Sc
cured by deed trust the property all cash, at
the option of the purchaser deposit of SlOO will
be required when the property Is bid off. All
veyancng at cost of purchaser. f terms of sale
not complied with in five days, the trustee
the right resell at the risk and cost deaultng
purchaser. after giving five days notice in some
paper published in the city of Washington.
MILLS DEAN, Trustee.
jy6-ThSTu&ds +. ID. CLEARY, Salesman.
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PROPOSALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
l. OF A LIFE-SAVING STATION HOUSE.

PROPOSALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
l. OF A LlFE-SAVING STATION HOUSE.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
WASHINGTON, ID. C., June - 1876.
Sealed proposals will be received at this De-
partment until Il o'clock noon of THURSDAY,
the 2Oth day of july 1876 for the construction of
a Life-Saving Station House. at Crosse Point,
Eyanstovn, Illinois. EachIbid must be accom-
panied with a bond in the sum Of one thousand
dollars, with two good and sufficient suretes
conditioned that the bidder shall enter into con-
tract without delay If his bid be accepted.
All proposals must be Endorsed, proposals for
the construction of Life Saving Station House."
and addressed to the Secretary Of the Treasury,
Washington, d. q.
Specifications and plans and forms Of proposal
and bond can be obtained at the Offices OF the
Collectors of Customs at Buffalo, N. Y; Cleve-
land, Ohio; Detroit, Michigan; Chicago, Illinois,
and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Also of Z. W. Wat
son, Superintendent of Life-Saying Stations,
Grand Haven, Michigan, and upon application to
this Department.
The right to reject any or all bids, or to waive
defects, If 1t is deemed for the interest Of the
Government TO do SO, is reserved.
(Signed) CHAS. F. CONANT,
Acting Secretary.
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WASHINGTON AND OHIO RAILROAD
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT, BEGINNING
APRIL 26, 1875.
TWO TRAINS DAILY, EXCEPTuEs.

SUNDAY, BETWEEN ALEXAN-k<1-5z>
DRIA AND ROUND HILL.
Leave Washington st q. m. and p. M, and
Alexandria st $40 3. and 4:1o p. NJ; pass Lees
burg, going westward, At 1:2O a. m and 6:O p. m.
and arrive at Round Hill AZ u m and p. m Leave
going eastward at a. m. and lao p m, and arrive
at Alexandria ST. q. and 3:l5 d. NJ, and wash
ington At $50 3. m. and 800 p.
H-Passengers from " ashington will take the
Washington and Ohio cars at the Baltimore and
Potomac railroad station at a.. m. and p. m, and
70 through to Round Hin without change of cars.
The 9:l0 a. m. train fram Alexandria and I2:0 p.
m. train from Round Hill connect st Round Hill
with Harris Daily Line OF Coaches for Suckers
VILE Berryyile and Winchester; also with Reamer's
Line Of Coaches, which leave Leesourg daily for
Aldie and Niddleburg.
Both Trains Westward make close connection at
Vienna with Sisson's Line of Stages for Fairfax
Courthouse.
Communication tickets, cents per mile; annual
tickets ee K. H. HAVENER,
spas-n General Ticket Agent.
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GOVERNMENT SALES.


~ONON-N-NSCsNlNNJNHONONN NONSNONSNINONON-N@ON
GOVERNMENT SALE.
JKFFERsoNvILLE, IND, Aug. 2, 1875
VIII be sold at the Jacksonville Depot of the
Quartermaster's Department, on WEDN ES-
DAY, August 2, 1875, at 10 o'clock a. m, under
the direction Of Lieutenant Colonel James A.
Ekin, Depot Quartermaster, lot Of Quarter
masters stores, clothing, equipage and material,
consisting OF
horses, 1900 assorted chains, $500 feet rubber
hose. IL 100 pounds scrap iron, certain harness and
harness parts, certain wagon parts, certain as
sorted tools, 3,oco trowsers, 5000 rubber blan-
kets and pOnchOs, 500 great coats, 37.0OJ tent
pms 1900 yards assorted fannels, 10000 tent
buttons and slides, and many other miscellaneous
articles.
Terms cash, in United States funds.
The property can be examined at any time be-
fore the day of SALE between the hours OF O'Clock
a.. m. and O'Clock p. m.
Property to be removed at expense of pur-
chasers within ten days from day Of sale.
ADDISON BARRETT,
jy3-6t Capt. and NJ. s. K, u. S. A.
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ONE DOLLAR SAVED.

CHEAP RAILROAD TICKET OFFICE.
Railroad tickets bought or sold, to or from all
points, at 9 reduction upon any ofice or depot in
this city. Apply to n. ID. WHITESIDE,
81 Pennsylvania avenue northwest, In the candy
store Washin gton, d. G.. IalS-ly
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PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS FOR COAL.

TRHAsURER's OFFICE
UNITED STATES SOLDIERS HOME,
NEAR WASHINGTON, d. G., July 10, 1875.
Sealed PROPOSALS, TO be Endorsed proposals for
Coal, will be received by the undersigned until
MONDAY, August !, 1876, at u O'Clock m, for
the delivt ~ at United States Soldiers Home, ID.
C.. Oh y. before the SEth day of September, 1873,
quality. well Screened and to weigh 2,24o pounds
to the ton. viz:
6OU tons White Ash Furnace Goal:
400 tons Red Ash Range Coal
Bidders must state the price per ton tsliTered
for the aggregate required Separate b!ds for the
respective descriptions will not be considered.
Payment will be made in cash when the wEofe
quantity has been delivered.
The right to reject any all bids is reserved by
the undersigned.
Bonds TO the amount of FIVE thousand dollars,
with two securities approved by the undersigned,
will be required for the faithful performance Of
contract. O. H. LAUB
Surgeon, U. S. A, Secretary and Treasurer.
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{.
B EEk5iSM sT +. sNYDEn, Trustees.
ID A. DARNEILLE, Aucff0neer
II and Real Estate Broker.

L and Real Estate Broker.
SS sEXEETH STREET ROAD, offosTfE
By virtue OF deed Of trust, dated Novem-
3 OF dS aSSd P 49,
o ts ID g. an1 o ts wfs Win ,
TI6RsDhY;; July g, ls'1 e O'Clock 2; m,
division OF Mount Pleasant. These lots have each
front twentyaye feet on the seventh road
Terms One third cash: residue in six and twelve
months Deferred payments to bear interest . and
ton OF purchasers; go each lot time Of sale.
ALI William Il sIi N PSaG6GR rs.ee
jy17-MWF&ds F. d. CLEARY, Salesman.
BANKRUPTCY SALE OF LEASEHOLD
k kShFFEEg ASR SIS ETEESE XII
81
in the nth day u Of
S1 9fiS % g @
i4I, now held BY VIM: Bradley, and Occupied Is a
e on
or s Per Of nT and @
purchaser will acquire the right of compensation
for the buildings and improvements at fair valu-
move the buildings If the rate of compensation can
not be agreed upon.
auire the payment Of one third OF the purchase
money in cash. and the balance in six months from
day OF sse. The assignees will require deposit Of
goo when the properly is knocked down; The de-
ferred payments must be secured to their Satisfac
ton. II the terms OF sale be not compiled with in
seven days from day of sale the assignees reserve
the right resell the property at the cost and risk
of the defaulting purchaser, on giving hve days
notice in one of the daily papers OF Washington.
All conveyancing shall be at The cost Of the pur-
chaser. W. Ii. WEEK..
JAS. FULLERTON,
Assignees VIM. Bradley & Sons.
jyll,13I,e0&25 +. ID. CLEARY, Salesman.
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DROPOSALS FOR COAL.

PROPOSALS FOR COAL
TREASURY DEPARTMRNT,)
BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING, !
July II, 1876. J
Sealed proposals will be received at his office
until IL O'Clock a. m. THURSDAY, the 18th day
of August, 1876, for furnishing eight hundred
(s00) tons of run of mine Georges creek) Gum
berland coal, to be delivered such times and
places and in such quantities as may be required,
and subject to the conditions required by act Of
Congress, approved July IL, 1870. VIE:
THAT such coal shall weigh 2,2i0 pounds to the
ton, and shall be inspected and weighed and the
quantity of each load certified at the time OF de-
livery by the person appointed and qualified
under the act for that purpose and that the pre-
scribed fee of twenty cents for each ton of coal
inspected, weighed and delivered shall be paid by
the contractor"
Proposals will be considered binding for one
week from the 18th day OF August, 1916, the De-
partment reserving the right to reject all or any
portion Of the bids offered.
No proposals will be entertained unless accom-
panied by satisfactory evidence of ability to fulfill
the contract nor will any payment be made with
out the certificate of the inspector that the coal
furnished is such as the contract calls for.
Proposals should be addressed and sent to the
office Of HENRY y. JEW ELL,
Chief of Bureau Of Engraving and Printing,
jyl9W&S-st Treasury Department.
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PROPOSALS FOR STATIONERY.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
WASHINGTON, ID. O., July II, 1875. !
Proposals for furnishing such articles Of sta
tiOnery may be required for this Department
fiscal year ending June 80 1877. will be received
until Il O'Clock m. SATURDAY, August l.,
1876.
Each proposal must be signed by the Individual
or firm making 1t, and be accompanied by salts
factory guarantee that the bidder will execute a
contract. with good and sufficient bond, If his bid
be accepted, for any or all articles. No bid will
be considered without such guarantee.
II articles are stipulated to be of the very best
quality. Samples will be required in all cases;
each sample to be marked with the name Of the
bidder and the price.
Bond, with approved security, will be required
OF the party to whom the contract, or any part Of
1t, may be awarded.
On failure to furnish any article specified in
contract within a reasonable time after having
been ordered, the right is reserved of purchasing
the same in open market, or Of declaring such
contract forfeited; and if greater price than
the contract price is paid for any such article,
the difference will be charged to the contractor.
Bids will be considered on each item sepa-
rately.
together with items and approximate estim ate of
quantities Of articles needed, and full infOrma-
ton in accordance with this advertisement, will
be furnished on application.
Contracts will only be awarded to established
manufacturers of or dealers In the articles.
The Secretary reserves the right to reject any
or all bids that may be offered.
Proposals must be addressed to the Secretary
of the Interior, and Endorsed Proposals for Sta
tionery."
No contract ,viH be guarded under this adver-
fisement until an appropriation SHAH hare been
made by Congress for the purchase Of the Station
cry required. z. CHAM LER,
jyl2Tu6Fst Secretary.
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Alexandria d Fredericksburg Railway q
Alexandria A. Washington Railroad.

For Alexandria, 6, T. 500, g. 10, IL a. m. 1, $40 s.
6, 700 and n:iO p. M. On Sunday At sa. M, and
D. m.
For the SOUTH via Richmound ll:4o D. m daily, ex-
cept Sunday, and via Lynchburg $50 q. m. and
I:33 p. m. daily.
Trains leave Alexandra for Washington 6, T,S9
10, IL 8. M, l. 3 Az, s. and p. m. On Sunday at
and 10 q. M, and p. N.
Tickets, Information, Sleeping and Parlor Cars
accommodations can be procured at the offices:
Northeast corner of Thirteenth street and Penn
sylvania avenue, northeast corner of Sixth street
and Pennsylvania avenue and at the depot, where
orders can be left for the checking OF baggage 70
destination from hotels and residences.
FRANK THOMSON, ID. NJ. BOYD, Jr.
sjl-tf Gen'l Manager. Genl Passenger Agent.
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1875. GREAT 1916.
PENNSYLV WANNA ROUTE
10 THE NORTH, WEST AND SOUTHWEST.
Double Track, Steel Rails, Splendid
Scenery, Magnificent Equipment.


Scenery, Magnificent Equipment.
JULY 10, 1875.
Trains leave Washington, from Depot, corner Of
Sixth and streets, as follows:
For Pittsourg and the West, s =. m, -xu6
daily, with Parlor Car at Pittsburg;
7:4O p m, daily, with Palace Car to
Chicago, and n:5O q. M, daily, except Sunday.
Baltimore & Potomac Railroad.
For Canandaigus, Rochester Buffalo, Niagara Falls
and the North, s q. M, daily, except Sunday; and
7:4O p. m, daily, except Saturday, with Palace
Cars, to Watkins. For Erie, Cansndaigua, Buff
fao, and Niagara Falls, u:6O 8. m, daily, except
SUNDAY.
For New York and the East, $40 p. m, daily with
Palace Cars attached; Limited Express of Pullman
Psrlor Cars, 1886 a.. m, daily, except sunday. For
New York and the East, sos a m and l:40 p. m,
daily. except Sunday, with Parlor Cars attached.
For Philadelphia, sos q. and l:+0 p. M, daily,
except Sunday, and 700 and $40 p. m. daily.
Limited Express, 9:3S m. daily, except Sunday.
Accommodation for Baltimore, AID p. m, daily,
except Sunday.
For Pope's Creek Line, sos q. m. and 40 p. ~,
daily, except Sunday.
For Annapolis $50 and u:5O q. m. and AID p. m,
daily, except Sunday.
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COMPARATIVE COTTON STATEMENT.

NEW YORK, July H.-rhe following is the COM
parative cotton statement: Net receipts at all
United States ports during the week, 5,s19 bales;
same week last year, 2, SS8 bales; total to date,
4,0S1, 81 bales; same date last year, s,45O, 974
bales. Exports for the week, 10, 72S bales; same
week last year. 5s75 bales total to date, 152 s3l
bales; to same date last year, 2,635,sI5 bales
last year, 135, 342 bales; at ali interior towns,
O,l22 bales; last year. IL 2Sl bales; at Liverpool
9ss 600 bales; last year, o36 900 bales. American
SO, 600 bales.
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WARRINGTON, Friday evening, July II.
In New YORK to-day money was dull at 292L
Exchange dull at $50. Gold firm at l1IZ9lI2.
Rates for carrying, H9l.
Tho Sub-1reasuTy balances at New York To-
day: God, $50. SIS, 1855; currency, s3j,os5, Oss.
The sub Treasurer paid out 500, $50 on account
Of interest and s2l,0CO for bonds. Custems re-
oeipts, t3oe ,OOo.
GCyerpment bonds actiYe and strong at he fol-