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FOREIGN aFFarTgS.
tnsntistactory Condition of british


LeNheS. Jan s4.-The Ti,neS in itS financial
article ;hiS morning says:-- The Bank OF Eng
land return yesterday is UnSat !Sfactory 1r
Indicates a further considerable wfthdra,yal of
notes. The proportion OF the reserve 10 tho
namiltles Is increased I'm consequence OF the
ieltON and the importation of coin and bullion
uut Tie amount Of the reserve shows a slight
increase In consequence OF the Increase OF fhe
nse clLc0ation. II is curious sign of the dis
OiSSeitu Stu condition Of credit 10 ind money almost
-, G ~ The same time that notes continue
70 go lhto circulation. There Is no business
w S't.n1u 80, ~ OhcIn. Their withdraw : Is merely
an lIuloatlon OF the popular ,li,iri,, on of tbe
Pfuoence of other banks. In ms Sensa va
iulgl say that several millions of no "a Sts 400
IuI'us ,R'N hoininally In circulation is really A
iafl OF tte reserve. being money In Tho n1sses
sion OF the banks" " '''N PoSooS-
HUssian jealousy OF England IN, ,.o
K:aSt.
SL iEIERSft Re-. Jan. 2.-The f,of.S comnla,n,
ot The delay in the signing OF the d,saSst,s s,s
treaty betNeen Russia and Turkey: advises the
l,usSlan goN crnment not TO hurry about the
evacuation. and Says that RusSia's onnoneniy
ale Intriguing 10 delay the settlement u East
tih ltouiiellan questions until the departure ar
the RUSSIAN army. "it is, therefore, advisable"
says tie Goios, THAT the troops should remain
AT Adrianope until April so that The porte may
stih ieei the Influence OF their presence when
lle result OF the election of Prince of Rulga-
rla Is declared" The COILS ia another article
say "England is dc fdcto sovereign In Afghan
istan, and has every chance for CARRYING through
her plans in Asiatic Turkey"
fakOOt khan's Flight.
hhan has fed from Atghanistan
Pacific.
VIENNA. Jan. PA special dispatch from
teftlnle To the Political Correspondence saws.
''Since the Turkish commissioners arrived at
Podgorltza the prospects for a pacific surrender
OF the territory ceded TO Montenegro is mate
rally improved"
Failure i'm London.
LONDON. Jan. 24.-ThomaS McComaS & Co.
merchants, Of London, have failed. with $50. 900
liabilities.
Change of PapaI Nuncios.
IoNDoS, Jan. 2+.-1he DAILY n cgrGbhs Paris
dispatch says: ''lt is rumored that Monsignor
RoBcetU, Tie apostolic internuucio, who lately
rendered good service at Rio de Jauero. is I'm
accord with the conciliatOry Views prevailing at
the Vatican, and VIII shortlyrepl3cc MonSlgnor
Neglia, the apostolic nnncio, here. II is also
hinted thai tie Pope intends changing the rep
resentaii.es Of the Vatican at Vienna, lisbon,
ard Madrid
Affairs I'm Paris.
PARIS. Jan. 24.-SnOw is still falling here. VI.
Pau Norm, life member Of The French SEN
ate, IS dead. He was republican. II is said
that President MacMahon told NJ. tireVy. presi-
dent OF tie chamber OF deputies, that he wouid
resign Should the chamber or deputies impeach
the De BlOElle cabinet.
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YESTERDAYS RACES AT SAvANNAH.-The Sc

YESTERDAYS RACES AT SAvANNAH.-The sec
ond days meeting Of the jockey club In Savan-
nah was very largely attended, and the time In
all the races was remarkably fast. The time
made in the second heat of the first race is the
best on record over the track. The first race.
BOnayenture stake, for f0ur-year oids. mile
heats, entrance s25, $500 added by the club, had
three starters. The first heat was won by Ber
gamot. Time, 1:4SJ. The second heat was
won by Bergamot. Time 1:45A. The second
race mile dash, was fast one; four started;
Egypt winning by throat latch. Time 1:40ll.
The third race, mile heats, had five entries; but
four started. The first heat was won by Little
Reb. Time 1:41. In the second heat Little Reo
came In first. Time 1:464.
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FIRE and Fa,al Exu,o.;ou

MILTON, PA, Jan. 24.-G. Browns large frame
building on Front street. occupied by A. Loch-
man, confectionery. I1lden a O'Briens, auction
GERS, and q. Brown, lr., residence. was totally
destroyed 10y fire last night with their contents
During the fire terrific explosion occurred. IN
Stantly killing James Goodman. and iniurfng
several others. Two OF them seriously Loss
$l0.0e0. Insurance. $4,000. Cause OF ire and eN-
nipS1On unknown
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Washington Society.

The fine weather was improved yesterday for
calling upon the Senator's families, most OF
whom were at home to visitors. One Of the
most brilliant was that of Mrs. Stanley Mat
theWs, who is always animated and agreeable
and who had with her her eldest daughter and
Mrs. Pierce, of Ohio.
Mrs. Blaine, Miss Dodge Gail Hamilton) and
Miss Alice Blaine greeted numerous visitors
Miss Blaine Will soon return to school, so is not
to be considered sin society" She is 4 very
bright young girl, and fortunately no mark Of
her accident last winter shooting herself in the
face) is visible.
street, between 18th and 18th streets, where
most OF the ladies' were receiving, was very gay
indeed
At Wizards, Mrs. Hamlin, Mrs Kellogg, Mrs.
Wallace, and Mrs. Conover received many yis-
1torS. ~
Mrs.Van Vliet and her niece, Miss Moore. have
been called to Richmond by the death OF Miss
Moore'S brother. This will prevent Miss Moore
from accompanying General and Mrs. Van Vliet
and General Sherman's party on their trip
south. General Sherman and his daughters
and Mis-. Van Nlet Will join them In Atlanta
The two generals will go to Florida and revisit
the scenes OF the battles with the SeminOleS, in
which both were engaged.
Mr.. Conger and his handsome bride have re-
turned from their bridal trip, and receive at
Mount Pleasant this afternoon, with the brides
mother.
Sehor Zamacona, the Mexican minister, is
one Of the most talented amateur instrumental
well as a piano at his house, and plays with
wonderful skill and expression on both.
There is to be reception and hop at Wizards
hotel, Friday evening, Jan. q.
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RECIPROCITY WITH THE DOMINION S-In the
Dominion Board OF Trade, at ottawa Yesterday.
letter was read from Hon. Mr. Fraley. presi-
Gent OF the National Board OF Trade OF the
tons, and referring TO the wishes OF the nation
al board for the re- esta blishment OF reciprocity
A resolution was carried after long discussion.
national policy as viii secure the development
OF our coal, iron and other ores, together W tn
the other industries OF the country
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Harry Lyons, residing at 20 East Railroad
street, Syracuse, q disappointed applicant for an
Office in the New York Assembly, Wednesday
afternoon, shot himself with pistol. The ball
entered the right breast, and Is thought TO be
fatally injured.
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COLLISION occurred on the Lewis and Ken
nebec railway, near st. Anselme, Canada, yes
ter6ay, between a passenger train ana an en-
giDe that was opening the road. A second-class
car OF the passenger train was te,escoped by a
platform car. one passenger, named j. r.,
Laf1amme. was instantly killed. DIR. Morris
satt had his leg cut on, and another passenger
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Terrible Fate of n Drunl,ard.

CINCINNATI Jan. ga dispatch states that
the mutilated remains OF James Ross, an aged
tailor OF Columbia city, Ind, who disappeared
three weeks since, were found in the woods in
the suburbs yesterday. When hast seen he was
suffering from delir1um tremenS, ana evidently
fed 10 tie woods and was frozen TO death. Hogs
had partially eaten the body
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A PANIC took place In the stock market at
Montreal yesterday. Bank OF Montreal and
Consolidated bank stock fell six and seven per
cent. respectively, from yesterdays prices.
The feyerfSh state or the market and reports
of financial troubles In England caused the de-
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PETER COOPER VICToRIoUs.-In the suit OF W
g. Groom to recover $50 600 for libel from Pete
Cooper, the jury, on Wednesday, in BROOKLYN,
brought In verdict for the defendant. When
the case was tried before the jury disagreed.
the court reserved its decision. The N. Y. Her.
aid calls the verdict in this case "a greenbaca
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4 Saii0r Shot Dead by a saloon


NEW YORK, Jan. 24.-Harvey Madden. sailor
on tie British ship ''ombS." lying on the Brook
lyn side, was yesterday shot and Killed by John
Smith. at No. Is Oliver street. in Smith saloon.
lie quaneiied with the proprietor, and with
some other sailors badly beat him. In self
defence Smith used gun that was behind the
counter and shot him, killing him Instantly,
He MAS arrested
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ANOTHER RAILROAD WAR.-It is reported that
the railroads leading out from Chicago are again
at war, and that the rates TO New York have
been reduced one dollar 10 three dollars. The
Vanderbilt roads are accused Of being the ag-
gresSOrS This time
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The ELECTION OUTRAGE INVESTIGATION took
another mass OF testimony at Charleston, s. c.,
yesterday, chiefly from colored republicans, In
regard TO alleged frauds and abuses during the
late canvass and election in that state.
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The HOUSE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE to-day
resolved to postpone the further consideration
of the bill TO give registers to foreign-but ships
purchased by American citizens The reason
Tor this action is the want OF time to give to the
bill the attention which Its Importance REQUIRES
in addition to the further fact that owing to the
pressure OF public business there will be no Op-
portunity to take Congressional action upon it
COURT MARITAL FOR THE TRIAL OF CAPT
BLA1R.-A general court mBrtial has been ap-
pointed to meet at Fort Columbus, New York
after as practicable, for the trial of Capt Thos
Blair, 18th infantry. The detail for the court is
as ws:-Major D. G. Swain. judge advocate
Lieut.. Col. R. B. Ayres, Sd artillery; Lieut.. Col
Coz; J. M. Brannan, 1st artillery; Major G. A.
De Russey, Sd artillery; Major c. L. Best 1st
artillery; Major Richard Arnold, 5th artillery;
Major John Mendenhall, lst artillery; Capt j.
s. wharton, 18th infantry; Capt. VIM. Sinclair,
Sd artillery.
THE McGARRAHAN CLAIM.-The House COM
mittee On public lands to-day adopted resolu-
ton, six against three, that the chairman be
requested to prepare bill to be reported to the
House, referring all claims Of whatever charac-
ter to the Panoche Grande quicksilver mines to
the court OF Claims, in order to determine the
ney General of the United States appear before
said court in behalf Of the government. The
ABOVE action Is intended to settle the question
OF ownership as between McGarraran and the
New ldr1a company and the government
A CANvAssIEG BOARD SENT TO PRIsON-In
the o.. S. circuit court, in Jacksonville, Fla.
yesterday, Judge Settle sentenced the Brevard
county canvasS1ng board, convicted of making
false return OF the elections. Lee, the county
clerk, was sentenced to three years, and Bright
ana Johns, sheriff and justice respectively, to
one year each, In the Albany penitentiary. lee
is also state senator from Brevard county
All other election cases have been continued to
the May term Of court.
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EIAcunI-
Crushed 10 Deaff,,

OTTAWA, ONT, Jan. A.-HOn. James Skead of
Ottawa. has been unanimously elected presi-
Gent Of the board of trade for the current year
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REMOVAL FROM OFFICE.-The case OF W. Fisk
Townsend, clerk Of the peace OF Sussex county.
DEL, against whom charges of immortality and
neglect of duty were preferred before the legis-
lature by his bOndsmen, was settled at Dover
yesterday, when Joint resolution was passed
by the legislature removing him from Office
Townsend pleaded guilty to the charge
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GEThree dozen pigs feet In an hour and q
half and thirty Quafls In three hours, two resi-
dents Of Evansville, Ind, are backed TO eat.
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The Markets,

PcTTSVILIE, PA, Jan. A.-JalneS McHugT
was crushed TO death this morning in the Coal
dale mixes by falling mass OF coal
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NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA. Jan. A.--The vice.
regal party spent yesterday In viewing objects
OF interest about the falls II is expected that
they Will leave for ottawa to-day
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Col. KEITTs LIBEL SuIT.-In the trial of Col
Times, in the U. S. District Court at New York.
yesterday, Mr.. Choate contended that the arti-
Gle did not refer to the plaintiff, but TO one
Thomas Keitt, also known as Col. Keitt. He
also held that the plaintiff had no cause for ap-
plying the libel to himself as he did not claim to
be colonel and as he was w1dower at the
time could not consequently commit bigamy, as
alleged in the article.
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Swept Overheard az Sea,

HALIFAX. y. -. Jan. 24.-A cab,egram re-
ceNed at Pictou last night from 81 Thomas
gives intelligence that the bark Ann A. Rich, OF
PictOu, had put ia there in distress. while on
the passage from Baltimore to europe. The
vessel was damaged and Capt. Rich swept over
board during hurricane on the 4th inst.
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THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS this morn
ing had under consideration the claims Of the
contractors fer the improvement of the Great
kanawha river for losses sustained by the de-
Struction OF their works by freShets. A majority
OF the committee seem opposed to the allowance
OF this class of claims. The whole matter how
ever, was referred to the Secretary OF War. with
request that he report upon the subject to the
next session of Congress-
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TO THE PEOPLE!
GREITEST MARX DOWN IN FINE
CLOTHING EYER KNOWN.
SACRIFICE

shall close out In the next thirty days my entire
stock of Winter Clothing at a
TREMENDOUS SACRIFICE.
ALL THE PRICE TICKETS HAVE BEEN MARKED
Down FOB THIS GREAT SALE.
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THE PENSION ARREARS BILL-The entire
force of clerks in the Pension Office have been
engaged for two or three days in securing infor-
nation concerning the amount OF money l.
would probably require to satisfy the dema and )
tive 2rfiOn -
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SUBSCRIPTIONS to the four per cent loan to-
day amounted to s., ,195.l00

IN THE POTTER COMMITTEE YESTERDAY the
resolution OF Mr.. Reed pro yiding that Mr.. Til
den be allowed to be represented at the meet
ings OF the committee by counsel was tabled,
instead OF accepted, as stated. The democratic
members voted against the measure.
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DIR. LINDERNAN, mint director, is slowly sink
ing. His physicians have no hopes whatever
his recovery, but say he may LAST day or two.
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THE PATENT OFFICE FIRE.-The House COM
mittee on public buildings and grounds to-day
appointed a sub committee to call upon the
Secretary Of the Interior for the purpose Of
ascertaining his views as to what appropriation
is needed for the restoration Of the burned por-
ton Of the Department Of the Interior.
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Change of papaI Nruc;o.,
Affairs I'm Paris.

PARIS. Jan. 24.-SnOw IS SIN 1ailng here. VI.
PAU Norm, life member Of The French SEN
ate, Is dead. He was q republican. II is said
that President MacNahon told NJ. Grevy. presi-
dent OF tie chamber OF deputies. that he wouid
resign Should the chamber OF deputies impeach
the De BIOEl!e cabinet.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

a. THE ANNUAL NETTING OF Tue
~ Stn-t holders Of the ARLINGTON FIRE
INSURANCE COMPANY for tine District of Co
lunIbis for Tire election of Nine Directors to serve
u eI SUNG year, will be held at the Ofice of the
ComTany, l,e5 Penns! lvaaia ave. 7 W, MONDAY
February "a. 1879. Polls open az 1 and close at )
P.R1. FRANK Y. RAWLINGS.
laWt1
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~. FOR COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS,
tSS sc, use the GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY,
KEATINGS
COUGH
LOZENGES.
Tested for over so years Relief speedy and certain
Bold by all druggists. Price SO cents
E EOUGERA CO., AGENTS,
oct3QWf m,6m New York
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NoMINAT10Ns.-The PreSid mt sent the follow
ing nominations to the Senate to-day: George
Leayitt, collector of customs for the district q
Machtas Me. Adam Wolf. surveyor Of Customs
Nashville, Tenn: John Murphy, regis -er lari
Office. Harrison, Ark. PoStmasters-Hiram f.
Fargo, at Greenvllle, Mich; John Clinton
BToWnsSilie, Tenn; Finis Ii. Little, Aberdeen,
Miss Henry 5. Glover, Macon, Ga; ID. ". Da-
Wis, Darien, Ga.
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Mrs. Hayes will hold a reception each Satur-
day. from to p. NJ, until further notice.
The President will hold two evening recep-
tons. from to 10 o'clock, as follows:-Tues-
Gay January 2sth, and Tuesday, February 11th
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The STATEMENTS ARE MADE with a good deal
Of positiyenesS that Senator Christiancy will
resign his seat in the Senate on the 2i OF March
ECXt and is then TO be nominated minister to
Peru: that eX-Secretary Chandler VIII succeed
him: and that he " III be On hand to be sworn in
as soon as the Senate meets, either i'll eXtraOr-
diEary or its regular session.
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anst1sefllpnSa 20.

NATIONAL THEATER.-The :'ComedyO of Errors
VIII be produced here this evening by the best
amateur talent OF this city. The entertainment
VIII he III der Tie auspices OF All Souls Cuurtl
frequent IeheafoaiS have made the easy go"
OF tie play an accomplished fact, and also put
tie whole cast We'll up in their parts The seen
cry has been specially purchased for the pro
ducticn Il this comedy and there Is every prom
Se OF q iirSt class performance. From the mum
Der Of tickets already sold II is evident tina
there Will be a large audience In attendance.
T0HD'S OPERA IIOCSE.-ThOSe superior artists
Mr.. and Mrs. George T. Knight, leave Us at6er
this evening, and we are highly gratied to
IND that our citizens have supported them So
literally. We wish them a reception as fine a
they have received here At their next stopping
place, FOR their performances have been most
satisfactory.
GRAND WALKING MATCH.-The 21-hour walk
ing match between Miss May Marshall, OF Chi
caGo, ard William Crawford, the Well-knOWn
pedestrian OF this city, for a wager of $3.50. VIII
commence at FOrds Opera House on WcineS-
day evening, Jan ., at S O'Clock n. IN. 4 track
Will be constructed over the auditorium, tha5
giving larger course than could be obtained
IN any hall in the city.
ODD FELLOWS HALL.-The MidgetS will begin
holding afternoon ard evening IeveeS at odd
Fellows hall next Wednesday. They Will re-
main here for only two weeks. They are now
in Baltimore, where for ten successive weeks
they have had crowds at all their levees. There
Is no record anywhere OF the existence of any
two beings as diminutive as the Mid gets
Their names are Gen. Mite and Lucia Zarate
Gen. Mite is bright and brilliant little gentle
man Of IA years, and weighs less than 9 pounds
so very small is the tiny Lucia Zarate that
many OF the visitors regard her on first sight as
mere aut0maton. Her exact weight Is less
than pounds.
BLIND ToM.-At Odd Fellows hall Blind Tom
last evening gave one OF his wonderful musical
performances to a large audience. There will
be another concert this evening.
THEATER COMIQUE.-The variety show that
Will be given here tonight Will DE thoroughly
excellent in all respects.
g. >- 9 -,
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GEORGETOWN.

REAL ESTATE SALE.-ThOmas bowling auc-
uoneer, sold yesterday evening, for William
ClaDaugh and Mayhem Platter, trustees the fol-
lowing property on Monroe street: Parts OF lots
numbered d and IS, In HOlmead'S addition to
GeOrgetoWD; also, parts of lots numbered - and
4s, same addition TO Georgetown, improved By
two new tWo-story brick houses to James Cod
dard. for the Eleventh building Association
for $500.
The FIREMEN had rough time OF II yester-
day at the West End fire. Five men from No )
engine company had their ears frost bitten
ABgell, Hewitt, D0dson, GreayeS and Sullivan
The last named being one of the new apponteas
MI. d. w. Decide secretary OF the Potomac In
Surance company, sent them an abundant sun
ply OF hot coffee from Mor5anS.
The Ice on the Little river is twelve in hes
thick. and the Great Falls company have their
horses and plou9hs upon it, and are roaming a
large harvest. The ice on the Potomac a
Georgetown, Is about ten inches thcS. The
candidate for fame that the morning nl'3nrs
speak about, who crossed the river Wilh horse
and sleigh at foot OF High street. yesterday
must have had block and tackle to lower his
team at that point.
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District Commissioner Dent is reported a
having passed restless night, and Is worse
this morning. He suffered much pain last night.
and his physician was with him good part OF
the time.
Henry c. johnson has been appointed station
keeper in the sixth police precinct, vice Geo. W.
Kid removed.
The District commissioners have appropriated
500 fer the night lodging house for the month
Messrs Petit & Dripps have completed the
tubular boiler for the use OF the new work
house, and it has been accepted. The iron
hunks for the sleeping apartments have not yet
been put In. Mr.. White, iron founder, has the
contract for these. The basement has not been
concerted nor the rooms furnished. When all
these things are done the building will be occu-
pied.
WATER RENTS.
Wa er Register Cox has, by the approx tion
of the District Commissioners made out the
bills for water rents for the six months ending
June 3Cth, 1879, and after that time they Will be
made annually. dating from July to July This
is done to make the water rent year correspond
TO the fiscal year of the government and at the
same time brings the duty of digging MP the
streets 10 cut OF water supplies in the warm
season, which Is mucn more favorable for such
work.
CONTRACTS AWARDED.
The District commissioners have awarded
contracts for general supplies for the ensuing
six months, as follows: Stationery William
BaNantyne d Son; printing and blank bDoks.
* son: furniture, j. w. Mcknight d Co. II lrd-
Wa1e-Stoyes, Ii. 1 Gregory; cast-iron pipes.
John McCieliand. MiScGIaneouS-ThOS. SOM
erviiie> f. p. May q Co., Joseph L. Savage.
groceries, h; w. Hall; dry goods, &c, Ians-
burg Bro; boots and shoes, J. W. Selby; sad
d.ery and harness, Conrad Becker and Thomas
Noi1.eet n Co: hose, Eureka Hose Cownany.
Washington Brick Machine Company-lunbtr.
&c. George A; Shehan. Forage, II. Clay Jones:
fresh meat, Andrew Creamer; ice, Kennebec
Ice Company: Lamps lamp posts, castings &c. -
W - N1vin, street lamps: G. \. Schneider &
son btance. Construction material. Potomac
iefIa Gotta Company, II. ". Blunt. Rich nond
Granite Company, Richard Rothwell a Co.
to!e Mctfresh; chemicals and drugs, Seael-
CLERKS APPOINTED.
Inc commissioners have made the following
APPOINTMENTS OF clerks i'll the assessors Office
ROSS A Fish, Chief clerk: Ii. NJ. Fitzhuyh, John
Is EGeeler Donald McCathran, f. w. W. Grit
CARPENTER. +. 4. KrOusc, Frank Reside VIM
Dixon and Mr.. Magill. The services of L. w
Io1npkinS. Il. I. Padgett, Isaac Landjc J. 4
Perkins, j. r. Zimmerman. D. W. iIougnto1
ana Is. +. Morsen have been dispensed With