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HORSES, BUGGIEs, HACKS AND
IL Harness always on hand for sale or
hire at reasonable rates. Horses board
ed per month, day or single feed. A
line of Hacks leave the above stable on
TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS and SAT-
URDAYS for Red River Landing, via.
LECOMTE,
LOYD'S BRIDGE,
CHENEYVILLE,
EVERGREEN,
COTTON PORT
Moreauville and Simmsport, making
close connection with the Mail steamers
II. f. LEE, FRANK PARGOUD and
NATCHEZ, up and down.
A comfortable Hack, pair of horses
and careful driver always ready at the
above stable to convey persons to the
Sulphur Springs, Harrisonburg, Nat
chitoches, Many, Leesville or wherever
they wish to go, and at rates to suit the
times. | GUARANTEE SATISFAC-
TION. n. l.. MCGlNNlS,
May sly. Proprietor.
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Spring season of 1877, in Alexandria,
La, at the Excelsior Stable.
PEDIGREE.
Got by Planet. First dam Lark by
Lexington. Second dam Laura White
by Imported Glencoe. Third dam Sally
Shannon by Woodpecker. Fourth dam
Grey Maria (also dam of Darkness) by
Sir Richard. Fifth dam Lucy Clarke
by Oglcs' Oscar. Sixth dam by lmpor-
ted Knowlsby. Seventh dam by lmpor-
ted Diomed. II Bruce's Stud Book, 1873.
PLANTER is half brother of the Gel
ebrated racers Katie Pease, Grey Plan
ct, Hubbard. Brigand, Steel Eyes, Lar
ry Hart, Moonbcam, Whisper, Playmate
and many others.
: PLANTER is a chestnut, foaled in
1871; stands 1G ha Ids high; good bone
and fine form.
TERMS:
Twenty-Five Dollars the season, and is
not responsible for accidents.
N. l.. MCGINN1S,
Proprietor Excelsior Stable
Janudry 81, 1877.
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Evening star., 1877-12-28
Preserving Fence Posts.

The proper seasoning of timber before be-
ing used in any sort OF structure is far more
important than the season of the year when il
is felled. kind of timber used. or preventiyeS
employed. There are paints, washes and
heterogeneous sleeps recommended for pre-
serving posts; but each is comparatively cost
ly, and only partially successful. One great
objection 10 the application of solutions eXter-
nally rests on the fact that the sap being con-
fined, accelerateS decomposition in the inte-
rior. Most foresters must have observed this.
What would recommend with fencing posts
is-the materials, when felled. TO be directly
sawn into posts and stored under sheds thor
Oughy ventilated, where they will remain at
least year exposed 10 ''sun and wind" The
neck or part between wind and water of each
post should be slowly charred over a strong
fre-slowly, because our principle means heat
ing the timber thoroughly TO the heart, so as TO
extract any. moisture which NAV be still
lodged at the centre. and hardening a crust on
the surface of the post.
Afterwards, to prevent the posts absorbing
water, they should be well coated with coal
tar, having its acid destroyed with fresh quick
lime. The tar should be thoroughly boiled, TO
ing hot. A large tank holding the posts set on
end, and filed with the scalding tar from a
boiler. answers the purpose very well OF
course, the upper half of the posts can be
painted when placed IN stu. L am fully con-
Yinced coal tar, properly applied to thorough
ly seasoned timber, Is for more effectual in pre-
serving posts than creosOting. poisoning kyan-
iZing, or all the paraphernalia of iron prongs,
sheet-iron wrappers tan American inyention),
&c. One great recommendation i'm favor of
the above process is that il requires no skilled
labor and the cost is a mere trife.-[D. SyIR
Scott, Forester, Ifpperdry, IN Journal o. For
eStrU,
Evening star., 1877-12-28
VNHOMAS BOWLING, Auctioneer.
TRUSTEES SALE OF THE FURNITURE AND
EFFECTS OF WIILARD'S HOTEL.


BY virtue of deed of trust. dated the 27th day
Of August, 1872. and duly recorded in Liber No.
691, Folio 42S, one of the land records for Wash
mgton county. in the District of Columbia. and by
direction of TIE party secured thereby. shall sell.
on THURSDAY. the 18th day of January. 1873. at
10 OclOck, and continuing from day 10 day until all
is sOld the furniture and effects of Willard hotel
northwest corner of 14th ST. and PennSylyania ave-
nue., comprising in part:
Elegant Mantel and Pier French Plate Mirrors:
Rosewood and Walnut ParlOr Suites of superior
workmanship:
Reception and Easy Chairs. Lounges;
Elegant " indow Hangings:
Rosewood and Walnut Marhle-TOp Tables:
Elegant Walnut Marble-Top Chamber Suites:
MOquet and Brussels Carpets in fine condition,
Rugs and Mats:
Immense assortment of Blankets. Comforts and
Spreads:
Splendid Stock Table and Bed Linen;
Superb collection of Silver Plated Ware and Cut
lery:
Elegant assortment of China and Glass Ware,
Copper Cooking Utensils, &C., sc.
Terms: 500 and under In cash: over that sum at
sixty and ninety days, with notes bearing interest
at eight cent. annum until paid and secured
to the satisfaction of the Trustee.
n. Il. This hotel has only been recently furnished
and OF the very best materials all of which is In
cellent condition.
JOHN c. KENNEDY. Trustee.
THOMAS BOWLING, AuctiOneer.
d26 lRepubl
Evening star., 1877-12-28
MEDICAL, &c.

MRS. l.. NJ. PREEsE, Md, Ladies' Physi-
~ ~ esGn, e17 Sth ST. nv, near g, has returned
cures. Advice free and eonaentia s Hours
m; pm. d21-2w"
S6O REWARD IF DIR. BROTHERS FAIL TO
ID cure any case Of Female Weakness, Irregulari-
ties and distractions. Thirty years experience.
once. 9O6 b st.s.w opp. Smithsonian. d15-2w'
nR, LEON, The Oldest Established and only Re-
IL liable Ladies', Physician in the City, can be
day, at No. sos 9Th ST. NV, from / to O'Clock.
Al Female Complaints quickly cured. once and
CONSULT DIR. LEON, the oldest established
Of an Acute and Chronic Skin Diseases; Abandoned
and ILL treated cases speciality. A thorough cure
or no charge. Separate consulting rooms sos 9th
st. NV. nov1-1y
nR. RICORD's ESSENCE OF LIFE restores
shattered constitution in four weeks, from what
ever cause arising; Failure impossible; Beware Of
pensive. Whatever has merit must cost fair price.
Paee
York. Druggists supplied. je27-1y
CPECIAL NOTICE.-Dr ROBERTSON can be
s 5 aa5 and is f1 g h
P;m., ON all diseases Of the Urinary Organs and
DeSy De-
cay, Nervous Trembling, palpitatlon Of the Heart,
ac. ali resulting from ABUSES in YOUTH, excuses il
Wans00d am and early indiseresi0ns GSnoTFhsa
native Of Baltimore, with IL years, experiences in
q his sIty; visits Washinston every &ednssday
ment for any of the above diseases, will find it to
% .s sS @ wn9 w
anteed in every case he undertakes. win refer his
,Sa 70 an. .oa Ss es sdPs d IF Ba
same. Call or address as above, or to 10 South Eu-
taw street, Baltimore. mar20-ly
Evening star., 1877-12-28

ID THE GREAT DOUBLE TRACK
NATIONAL LINE AND SHORT ROUTE
NORTH AND WEST.
NORTHW EST AND SOUTHWEST.
NOVEMBER 18th, 1877.
AN. LEAVE WASHINGTON.
6:OO-BaltlmOre and Way stations.
snd and way saSns
S:OO-'BaltimOre Express.
town, Point of Rocks and Way Stations.
8:30-New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Balti-
more Express. Pdrtor Car to New York and
s:4O-'st Louis. Cincinnati, Chicago and Pitts
except Sunday. Through car for Stanton
PGrlOr Car to Grafton, and eeping Cars TO
Louisville. Cincinnati, Columbus, Chicago
9:OO--BatimOre and Way stations. (On Sunday
connects for AnnapOlis.)
10O-'Batimore Express.
II Baltimore, Elicott City, Annapolis and
1:aO"New York and Philadelphia. Baltimore Ex-
press. (0n Sunday TO Baltimore only, STOP
3:30-BaltimOre and Way Stations. winchester
and Way Stations, via Reay.)
4:3O-Baltimore, Badensburg and Laurel Ex-
press; Frederick via Relay; -
Winchester and Way stations. On sunday
20 Point OF Rocks and Way stations only.
4:4o-'Baltimore, Annapolis and Way stations.
5:3O-'Philadephia, Norfolk and Baltimore Ex-
press. Passengers for Norfolk taken in the
cars directly to boat at Canton. No connec-
6:5O-'BaltimOre and Way Stations.
6:55a'C hicago and Columbus Express. Sleeping
Cars 10 Chicago.
7:30-' Baltimore Express.
9:25-.St. Louis, Cincinnati, Pittsburg Express.
S 30 cOnnection H for Pitisb1rg iii % on % Sunday. as
9:S0-'New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore
Express. Sleeping Car to New York, and
Special Sleeping Car 10 Philadelphia.
daily. Other trains daily. except Sunday.
Evening star., 1877-12-28
THIS EVENTNG.

CONTINUATION SALE OF MEMS. BOYS
~ and YOUTHS CLOTHING, at the store Of
Mr.. l.. Kaufman, No. S24 7th street one door from
corner of L, commencing THIS EVENING. at
O'Clock and continuing every evening until the en-
tire stock is sold.
n. B.-This sale is worthy the attention of per-
sons desiring seasonable goods, every garment
offered viii be sold regardless of cost.
ID. MCCANN, JR., Salesman.
JAS DUNGAN. Auctr. d1-eO1lt
Evening star., 1877-12-28

GETTING one day into a controversy with q
neighhOr. who had imhibed some liberal no.
tiOns upon the subject of hell and endless
punishment, which had been received, eVi-
IDENTITY, with marked displeaSure by Mr.. Rufus
Choale. his neighbOr turned sharply upon him
and said, - l don't think. Mr.. ChOate, that you
believe the doctrine oi eternal damnatiou
yourself" "Sir,' said Mr.. ChOate. drawing
his tall figure up 10 his full height. Whether
j believe In damnatiun or not. Ill be id az n
don't believe the doctrine ought 10 be preach
ed. - ClerelaRd Herald.
Evening star., 1877-12-28
d II. WARNER, Auctioneer.
SALE OF COLLATERAL NOTES.

SALE OF COLLATERAL NOTES.
On MONDAY, DeceMber 81, 1877, at O'Clock
p M. will be sold at public auction at the ofice Of
sorry Notes, dated June IA, 1877, drawn by Ann E.
Boyle, Esmeralda Boyle, Rebecca G. Boyle and
stall, each In the sum of thirteen hundred and
twenty-f0 dollars ($1. 324l, payable three years
mum until paid, payable senIi-anhually; and one
Note, dated July q. 1877, drawn by Ann Z. Boyle,
Esmeralda Boyle and Rebecca C.. Boyle, TO the
order of Entwisle Wanstan, for five hundred dol
lars ($500 payable year after date, with inter-
est at ten per cent. per annum until paid. SaiG
notes secured by deed Of trust on Lot 10, subdi-
vision Of square No. 70, improved by three-story
and basement brick dwelling, with two-story brick
back building, No. 21O4 street northwest.
Terms cash.
da4-dts J.T. CoLDwELL, Salesman.
Evening star., 1877-12-28
THE following is fable XCv,' from the
New York World.

THE following is fable XCv," from the
New York World:
"The Villager and the Snake: A Villager
one frosty day found under Hedge a Snake
almost dead with cold. Moved with compass
sion and having heard that Snake Oil was
good for the Rheumatic, he took il home and
placed il on the Hearth, where il shortly be-
gan to wake and crawl Meanwhile, the Vii
viii Nam ra1nd the q Cornar The
Son (who had not drawn a sober Breath for a
week. entered, and, beholding the Serpent un-
folding its plain, unvarnished Tail with the
ely, I've got 'em again.' fed TO the office of
the nearest Justice of the Peace, swore of.
and became an Apostle OF Temperance at 600
a week. The benefcent Snake next bit the
Villagers MOther-in-law so severely that
Death soon ended her sufferings-and his :
then silently stole away, leaving the Villager
deeply and doubly I'm its Debt Moral-A Vir-
Snake i'm the Grass is Worth two In the Boot /"