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, 1879-03-27
the L.NN-STREET HIGH SCHOOL.

Monday morning, as he pulled off
bis gloves and raped on the desk
for books. "I'm maxim some re
marks, young uns, and | want yer to
hol' de flaps o yeahs in psrpindicu-
Ious persshon Stop dat snickerin,
Ben BIackinhox, less'n | put a box
id five handles long side o dat
souse meat on de side o yer head.
Now, 'cordin' to all de information
which | has obtained fun de preach.
er and one o de dekuns, dar was
boy dat longs to dis school, dat went
to de chu'ch yistiddy, and stead g
Iistning to de prsachin', as de off.
spring oh Spectacle parents had orto
do, he 'ployed his time in fxin' a pin
on de bench in from. ob him, so dat
de plat would hol' itself aud wait
for de report Oh de committy. An
Mr.. Moretuss, de preacher, say dat
jes as he got in de middle 90 de first
hvmne, fat woman come in in a
considerable ob hurry, an drapped
'erself on de pin; an he says dat
she sorter seemed to rise up like a
steamboat 'spIosion had TUX place
under de bench, an made sev'ral
laudible remarks not 'zactly in cord
ance wild de s'roundinSs, an which
'casioned considerable ob an upsturb-
ance. Howsumever, onder all de
circumstance OBJ dc affair, de un.
godIy words ob de sister was passed
obsr, an de dekin spoke to me dis
mawnin' bout it an lowed as how
I'd better pass a resolution appintin'
myself al investigatin' committee,
wild power TO sen for pussons an
papers, an endeavor as far as in my
power lay, to discover de lump o
sin dat WAS de 'casion OBJ all de
trouble. De commtty is now organ
lied, an de investigation will com.
msnce.
"Bill Bosin, whar was you yis-
tiddy -
"Sor 7"
ayes, you"
ell was out ter Cumminsville,
iishn' in de cana aud nebber caught
muffin but little mud-turkle, 'dout
any tail" And Bill began to leak
out of the eyes.
"Da'll do; yer nesdD't commence
to git up 'er wet spsI here in harvest
time. Turn dat book right side up,
an set down on dat nail keg outer
de way. Stan up, Jim Johnsing;
vhar was you yistiddy ?"
III wen out to de baseball, and
peeped froo de cracks in dc fence.
| warn't at de chu'ch tall"
"AlI right" said Mr.. Copernicus,
aud he smiled just the least bit.
"Whar was you, Tom Lukens e? You
was at chu'ch ?"
"No stree, 'twasu't me put ro pin
n 'er seat, f kin prove by Johnnie
Simson dat me and him went out ter
Mr.. Stones, orchard aud got some
apples; didn't we Johnnie ?"
"Yes, we did, and OF Stons like
to got us and licked us, and we hid
frnm him in the gallberry patch, and
staid till most night"
"Dat'll do, boys, dat'Il do. Here
Joe Johnsing, run dis sprout in de
hot ashes and kinder temper it, till |
get off my coat and prepar to rectify
some oh de norris oh dis heah gang.
| kinder cotch up wild you, boys. !
jes' made up dat tale 'bout de wo.
man and de pin, and found out all
bout war We WAS yistiddy. Bill was
out to Cumminsvilje, fishing in de
canal on de Lords day, and never
cotch nuthum but little turkle; Jim
Johusing he went to a baseball, and
Tommy Lukens and Johnnie Smson
was hclpin dcyselfs TO Mr.. Stones
apnleS nm Ike to ,rOt cotob ALL
, 1879-03-27

WE learn Of the death from suicide OF Il
man highly respected in Fernd.Ie precinct
whotcon county, named ii. b. Stewart,
wbirh took place in his owo barn o"
Thursday morning. the 9th inst. The
,asb act of taking his own life by hang
ing has thrown gloom on the people Of
the vicinity from which they will not cas-
ilr recover. as the unfortunate man was
well esteemed by his numerous friends and
aconaintances. lie settled in that locality
about five years ago, and the callSe of his
untimeIy taking oa is attributed to de-
spondency. resulting from i'll health. lie
was abou; 40 years Of ago and leaves
wife and tour young children to mourn
his los. -"lntrligrncer.'
, 1879-03-27

A notable wedding-A wedding
where there is no table, of course.
, 1879-03-27

RANDALL Is eIec;el Speaker Of the
House.
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tory otuseh. judgment affirmed. opinion by Mr..

tory Utah. judgment affirmed. opinion by Mr..
Justice Clifford.
No. National Bank Of Commerce New York,
piantif In error vs.. National Bank Of Commerce
~. Louis. Motion TO amend writ of error Granted.
opinion by Mr. ChiefJustice Waite.
No. 1876. susan p. Grgsby, Administrative, appel
lnnt, VS.. C. w. Purcell 4 Co. ct al. No. 9si. W. II
Thomas, appellant In the case ofC. W. Purcell &
the Circuit Court Of the United States for the dis
trict OF Kentucky. Appeals dismissed with Costs
Opinion by Mr.. ChiefJilstice Waite.
= NO, l6o David L. Yulee plaintiff IN error, vs.
of the State of New York. Judgment reversed with
costs, ana cause rcmanded for further action IN &C.
cordance with the opinion of this Court as may be
necessary Opinion by Mr.. ChiefJustice Waite.
No. lS7 Edward Corbley ct nl appellants vs.
The Htno Life Insurance Company Appeal from
the Circuit Court of the United States for the south
ern district of Illinois Decree reversed with costs
aud cause remanded for further proceedings not In
consistent with appellee,s confession OF errors
Opinion by Mr. ChiefJusice Waite.
NO. 30. Emerson q. Orvls, appellant vs. Nathan
Powell. Motion to recall mandate granted and
cause ordered for reargument on printed briefs to
be ted on or before the 10th OF April next An
nonnced by Mr. ChieEJusce Waite.
No DOL d; b. Whitney ct al, plaintiffs In error
submitted BY Mr. p Phillips In support of same
and by Mr.. I. u Durant aud Mr. G. w. Horner n
opposition. Motion for ccrtlorari argued by Mr. 4
J. Durant In support OF same and by Mr. p Phillips
in opposition.
No. $50 Edward n Jordan ct al. appellants. vs.
John q. Stevens ct al, trustees, &c. On motion oil
Mr. Ashbel Green dismissed, each party to pay
their own costs.
No. sli. The Denver and Rio Grande Railway
Company. appellants. VS. L. 7. Alling ct al. No
49, The Denver and Rio Grande Railway Com
pany. appellant, VS.. The Canon City and San Juan
Railway Company. Argument of motion to inter
vene ana dismiss, &C., commenced by Mr.. IL, II
Adjourned until tomorrow, at twelve o'clock
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1HL COURI,S.
sunreme Court Of the United states.

MoNDAY, March II, 1879.
On motion of Mr. W. a. Maury, William NJ. Twins,
esq of Brooklyn. n. V, was admitted to practice.
ON motion of Mr.. Ashbel Green, Edward X. Wor.
rell esq. of Philadelphia, Pawas admitted to prac.
lice.
on motion OF Mr.. S, ". sanderson, Il. L. Myres
esq, of Auburn, Cal, was admitted to practice
On motion Of Mr.. &. p, James, ], b. Salo, esq, of
Cincinnati, Ohio, was admitted TO practice.
On motion OF Mr., Charles III. Reed, Edmund Jus.
sen, ESQ., OF Chicago, ILL.,. was admitted to practice
No. 1854 A, NJ. Tice ct AL administrators appel.
lnnts VS.. The United States. Appeal from the Court
Of claims Judgment affirmed opinion by Mr.,
No, 500 The United States, ex rel. The Concord
Savings Bank, plaintiff In error, VS. The Mayor &c
OF Fort scott In error to the Circuit Court OF the
United states for the district of Kansas. Judgment
reversed with costs, and cause Temanded for fur.
Their proceedings, In conformity with the oDlnon of
this court. Opinion by Mr. Justice Harlaii
Il. De Massicu OF nj. In error to the Circuit Court
OF the United States for the western district of
Texas. Judgment reversed, with costs, and cause
remandcd, with directions 10 award Il new trial
Opinion by Mr., Justice Bradley,
No. l72. Thomas Il, llaItell ct al, appellants. VS.
Benjamin c. Tilghman. Appeal from Circuit Court
ofthe United States for the eastern district of Penn
sylyania. Decree reversed with costs and cause
TemdndGd with directions 10 dismiss the bill with.
out prejudice. Opinion by Mr. Justice Miller Dis.
senting, Mr., Justice Bradley, Mr.. ChiefJustlce
Waite, and MI Justice Swayue Mr., Justice Strong
did not hear the argument and took no part In the
decision.
No. ITO. james Hooper, plaintiff In error, vs..
Douglass Robinson etal appeal from the Circuit
Ol the unied states Tor the district OF Maryland
Judgment reyerCd, with costs and causes remand,
ed for further proceedings in conformity with the
opinion OF lhls court. opinion Oy Mr., Justice
M. $50. Wallace Wllkcrson. plaIntln In error. VS..
The People OF the United States In the Territory OF
IIaii IN error " TIC Supreme Court OF The Terri
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Baltimore General Market.

BALTIMORE, MufCn u, 1871
Cotton firm Niidding, 04@s0 IS l6c.
Flour quiet and firm Howard.srcet Rnd Western
fupcrtnc 80 jOtd do extra, 81 2ia4 20; do family IS
q 80; Cly Minis superiinc q 50d4; do extra, 81 25G
si 75 do Rio brands 60 1905; Paapsco family, 1919
Wheat-Southcrn iirmer and better. Western quiet
Southern red 81 i3.@i 10; do amber, 81 1901 IL; No .
Pennsylvania red, 81 l0ls; No 2 Western winter red.
spot aud March, II ia. April, 81 lpa@l lisS; May,
II 1901 IA.
Corn-Southern quiet. Western dull. Southern
white, 5ldt SIC: do yellow, uGliac; Western mixed
rot aud March 1890; April, 4S.@Aj2Gc; May, ii's@
iisc: steamer S9.ac.
O,is firm and higher southern 33d3lci Western
White, 52Ci SIC; do mixed, 3l@5jc Pennsylvania, $50
dc.
Rye firm Mt 5s9G0c.
Hay quiet. Mary land and Pennsylvania prime. 81
BE-
Provisions steady, Mess pork; - 75@lO75. Bulk
meats Loose shoulders, 3Aci cear-Ib sides, l}ic
mcked, ic aud Sc. Bpcon-ShOudcrs old. Axe; clear.
ID sides, new, c.. Hams, 0gl0c Lard refined terccs
tc Butter steady prime 10 choice Western. 1850 zoe
oil l5Gt l6C, Eggs scarce nnd higher at l6l lTC.
Petroleum dull Crude, T6Ms'uC; refined, sc.
Coffee firm Rio caTgOes, i0'4@i5c.
Sugarstpady, A soil, Sis6iSisc
WHISKY dun ut 81 UT(gl O1's.
Frelgha to Liverpool persleam steady. Cotton isd 4;
lour, - Cd; grain, 7'4d.
licceps- Flour, $500 bbls wheat. Of 800 bu; corn,
9,G0O bu oats 3iO0bu.
Shipments Wheat 200 bus corn, 1920 bu.
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FINANCE AND COMMERCE,
FINANCIAL.
New York Money Market.

NEw YoRR. March IL, 1879.
Money was active at 36i7, closing ate,
Foreign exchange was loss firm ut i3069i3I for long
and isO4Q is9H for demand.
Government bonds steady.
State bonds weredul.
Railroad bonds were active. Kansas Pacific rs
Denver division trust recelpts advanced to i0sS.
rlso Of ~. Kansas Pacific rs with coupon corth.
Oaes) advanced to i0sS rise OF ~. The largest ad
vance was Oa In Kansas Pacific income No 10, The
other changes were MS follows An advance of y Ia 81
Paul Il " NJ divsion) aud Wabash seconds Tex cou
pon) = In Jersey Central ntss consols assentcd In
tC& G Hisls, and = In Northwest gold rs. There
was decline of "a In Missouri Kansas aud Texas FIRST
:onsos assened and In ST Paul hrsts lacrosse divl
SOM. Rock Island 6's sold at liz aud Cleveland and
Toledo sinking funds Mt 1905.
The stock market opened firm for the entire list and
before the first board there was all advance ofSai%
per cent in which all the active stocks participated,
with the exception of Union Pacific, the telegraph
shares, Pacific Mail, and the st Louis and san Fran
cent. Toward noon the market lost LIS buoyancy and
prices dropped ACnA per ceut, but during the ater-
noon there wns recovery led by the Granger shares
delaware, LACkawRnna and Western and New Jer-
ings, aud the closing quotations were at decline OF
Atd2S per cent, the latter Canada Southern, which
sOd down from 6l. TO 60ti hut recovered to a. Suro
Tunnel was very strong advancing tO.iA. against 81
saturday. The transactions aggregated l6 shares
OF which ll0OC Erie 1900 were Lake Shore, 1000
were wabash. 22,0OO were Northwest common, 1900
were do preferred 1870 were st Paul common. 1000
were do preferred. II 900 were Delaware Lackawanna
and Western, 900 were Now Jerss atrial 4D00w
lnion Pacific, 1000 were HHr and ~ Joseph pre-
ierred 5000 were Western Union, 1900 were Pacific
Mail, ZOO We're Kansas Pnchc, 600 were Missouri,
Kansas aud Texas, aud 10000 were Sutro Tunnel.
The following were tile closing prices.
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GEORG ETOJYN NEWS.
Collected by:Repubiican Reporters.

The thirteenth annual election of the George.
town Catholic Temperance Society was held at
their hall Sunday evening, and the following
named gentlemen were elected officers for the Ell.
suingyear, viz: President Arthur Small; first vice.
president William Ryan; second vice.preSident,
John W. Grose; recording secretary, William
Lee, and spiritual director, Rev, Father Roccofort.
This society is increasing largely in members and
funds. Not member was reported sick during
the year, which Is good evidence Of the great BEN
eiits of total abstinence.
Rev. J. McKendree Reilly, d. D., ofthe Methodist
Episcopal Church, last sunday delivered his vale
dicory discourse as pastor of Eutaw Street Church,
Baltimore, Nd and will this week assume charge
of his church in Georgetown.
&. Hon. C. NJ. Shelly and family, Alabama Frank
+, Turner Richmond Henry Robinson, New York,
End Hotel
coored man named John Williams was ar
rested about four O'Clock yesterday afternoon by
officer McGreen for carrying concealed weapons.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-18

q GORGE TRuEsDELL, Auctionccr.

ZINE BUSINESS PROPERTY AT AUCTION,
SOuTHWESr CORNER OF FIFTH AND Il
STREETS SOUTHEAST.
by virtue OF decd OF trust dated May a. 1871, re-
corded III libcr No. Si 81 folio 1885, OF the land
records of tile District OF Columbia, we Will offer for
sale at public auction IN front Of the premises on
FRIDAY, March ~ 1879, ut O'Clock p. M the
east y feet front on South street OF lot IT. IN square
$40, situate in Washington city, d. C., with the I'M
nrovements thereon, consisting In substantial two
story brick yelling.
Terms of sale Onethird cash, the balance IN three
equal payments, AZ q, r. aud IS months from day OF
Sae; the purchasers prOm'SSOiy note 10 DE given
therefor, bearing interest ut per cent per unntm,
to be secured Dy deed OF trust on the property and
policy OF insurance the building to our satisfaction.
ali cash. nt the option Of the purchaser All con
vcyancing At purchasers cost and 500 deposit ON ac'
Ceptance Of bid, -
JOB BARNARD ! ,r,,,s,,.s
JAMES T.. FITCH i'"''''N
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Washington River Front.

WAsniSGToS, March II, 1870.
ARRIVED.
Blscoes whnrves-Schooner Monterey, Todd James
River, with lumber for A l. Phillips; boat Richard
Lacey Alden, Deep Hole Creek with wood to IL l.
Blscoe.
Rlley's wharvcs-Schooners Discovery, Sears John
w Gray, Swami; Union Belle, johnson; John Fran
os, Evans; Father & Son. Forest John Myers
jacques; Mary Francis, Atkins; Octava, George;
Erie, Kent; Paramount, Hall, aud John FRANKLIN
Spence.
Johuson's Internationally Anthracite, Ford
philndt lphia with merchandise TO District merchants
schooner Maggie, Myers Eastern port.
CLEARED.
Rileys wharyes-StrAmer Peter COoppr, Mckay,
Alexandria TO load coal for Norfolk schooners Gray
Eagle North James Creek Cannl to load fertilizer for
Norfolk: Sarah June, Russell: Willie. Johnson: Fan.
ny Southard, NelsOl, aud h L Marsh Kearncy, all
bound down, light.
Johnson's wharves Steamer Ann Eliza, Ford, Phil.
Rdelphla with return freight.
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DROPOSALs FOR CAR. FAsTENINGS, FOR USE
4 ON GA IS IRA NSPOIErlNB GOODS n BOND.
AND FOR SEALS FOR USE Oh PACKAGES
or DUIIABLE GOODS.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, March Q, 1919.
sealed proposals are invited, unl ~ o'clock IN, on
MONDAY, March 81. 1879, for furnishing the Treas
ury department Fnstenings for tnr,dooTs ana seals
for Packages, In such quantities the Department
may from time to time require.
For the Information Of bidders II N stated that there
are two Glae OfCommOn carriers VIZ; Those bonded
to transport appraised goods aud those bonded to
transport unappralsed goods, At present the same
fRstenngs via; lead seals, are used on the cars &C.
OF both classes md unless superior device, combin.
ing equal simplicity, security aud comparative cheap
ness is presented the Department VIII continue the
use Of lead seals.
For securing packages lead seals which are attached
with cord. are now used and IN the case Of car.
itStenings will be continued unless more desirable
device II submitted.
Proposals win be accompanied by samples OF the
articles proposed to be furnished and Will state the
price at which the same, boxed and marked for ship
ment IN such manner ~ may be required by the De-
patment VIII be delivered at the ONCE OF an express
Bidders Will stale In the OF lead seals, which
must have wires ut least ten (O) Inches In length Ut
taChed, with one end fastened In tue seal tho price
per thousand,
1t ia estimated that about 100000 Carseals mud
about 2JOOO package seals are required per bnhuln
The Department reserves the right " reecI any or
all bids. aud to waive iuiOrmRlllie,, ,,-.,,.
Due examination will be made Of ana lul CONSIDER,
alton given to- the Tils OF all locks seals ana ulheT
devices which may be submitted. ,,
Printed forms Of proposals are not iuEhlsued nor
are they necessary,
Proposals may be made tor furnishing either or
both OF the articles Dhmed 10 he married, Proposals
Tor Car-iusenlugs' or Proposals nor Phckhse"oas,
as the case may be- and addressed 10 the Secretary OF
mariOSt JOHN SHERMAN, Secretary.
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CHANcERY SALE.

I 7'''''-'
by virtue OF decree OF The Supreme Court OF the
District Of Columbia passed In equity cause Gbi doc.
~, viii Offer lOr sale at auction. on FRIDAY, tho
slst day Of March is7D at ocluc; p. M IN front OF
the premises. lots 81, a. and IS, Blake kelya re
corded subdivision OF square lgl, In this city,
Lots 20 and - have each front Of about lSl feet on
Sixteenth street weSl, between aud II north and Il
depth Of l1 feet Lot ~ has front OF l. feet on Blake
street aud II depth ui s. feet All three are uniu-
proved
Terms: Onehalf OF the purchase money In cash,
and the residue IN two equal in.tallmCutS, Mt respect
lively and ~ months with Gpcr cent Interest secured
by the purchasers notes and reserved lien. A de-
post OF 80 each lot at time of sale. Cunveyanclng
al purchaser cost
REGINALD FENDALL. Trustee.
STEiGER & LlEBERAiANN, AuClIOneCrs.
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II II, WARMER, Real Estate Auctlonccr

TRUSTEES SALE OF A rwOSTORY FRAME
DWELllNG HOUSE. no. $50 TENTH STREET
NOIGTHWEST.
BY virtue of deed OF trust dated 10th day Of sep.
tcuber A. II. 1871, and duly recorded In ther No $780,
folio iS2 one OF the land records for Washington
County, District Of Columbia and AZ the request OF
The party secured thereby, will sell ut public auc.
ton, In front Of the premises, ON SATURDAY, the
I'D day OF March, A. II. 1879, at o'clock D. IN. part
of lot hlcon, in DavidsOns subdivision OF lots IN
square three hundred and seventy-two aud beginning
for the same ut the northwest corner of sad lot
Tenth street northwest, being n feet south nom X
street, aud thence running cast l.p Il 81 to lO-loO
alley; thence south 10 feet inches thence l?O
feet thence north 70 the place of beginning, with all
the Improvements thereon.
Terms of sale: One.third cash balance In and T.
months interest NJ per cent. Notes TO property
secured To the satisfaction OF the trustees deposit
of so at time Of sale. COnVeyuucng at purChNscrS
cost, and terms to be compiled with IN seven days, or
II resale may be had AT pun chascrS risk and cost
y. B1luS property Is sold subject 10 the dover In.
IcTcst Of the wife Of tie grantor m the trust.
GRO II. n. WHITE r,,,.,o,s
JAMES =. EDWARDS ''"N''''
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Georgetown Commercial News.


GEORuisTOwN, March Il, lsiO.
GRAIN MARKET
tINheRt-The market for wheat rules quiet and
steady at the closing quotations reported on Saturday
last. but, the water is being turned In on this
level OF the canal there Will be al active demand for
the best grades for local milling wants. We quote
nomlnally. IN the absence of sales at II 1901 II for
good 10 prime red aid ~ 1901 II for Lancaster accord
Ing 10 quality aud condition.
Corn-The supply OF corn continues light, with II
limited stock hnnd for present local wants, aud we
quote at a Q iGc for yellow and white.
ruRT,
Enthusiastically John Gibson Traverse, New
York, with freight 10 District merchants
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- - s 80 ''' ~ ~ 80 49,
AM roo,.Wa-I,,,,,o,
Io5-fNEN yoiiE III i,itI ui,'uTA Avn nos
roE Ey pDhSG ti,i ~ i III, " ~ ~ s,nlo, S :,
nsiimnra nnI,' s,nns ~ h,gii.,a nnrni' w.
n"nniis i,Hn,y., "tnps ~ 'npivS ., ''' VA I'll
RiiCn prnnIS' ~ "a, 'nntinnSs' """o'''' "' ~
%, "a yyoy 5podr,,n
WV ir"shnU iaii,inPo,'S anu "ny' W., ,,,n
Pnio% DV'B " hcneS'er' hhsei''o"h' anu way VI"
7iOHfRt iTIMOpE ANDIArprT EypRESS
siS- p1ini nf DacIs ,bio,ItrSnt Strnnhur% Win
N rhesier TnIeJsin,,,r aUa W"v; siattnUS W."
s3O--NEW SDRK pIi II 4 nEi PHI BOSTON
AKIN DAISri u,onE ~ piji'Ss p,arnr rnr IN
Nav yort nnd pi III Sinr, a. xnuNnnlIs
Junction ''' A"'''''P"'"' "''i" Wv ""''
s9i"iST IpIrIS IOIrISVrITrE CHICAGO 20
II'M'niTS AEDpi RS nj I'D tx pRTSS Fred
ericl; fnrrrttnv,n aud Valley nrancn cycent
s,,,,d,, ~ 60, ~, ,s,,,'io pnli,,,,,, ~, ~
~ "us i V"t 70 w. IN,
" 'li!'lNuh'i ulllNs bEullul W f9SHuunhS h"''9
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PROPOSALS.


WAsHtNGTON, ID. G., March 30 1870
Sealed proposals IN duplicate, to be lndoset Pro;
pOSals lOf Coal will be received at this office until
i2 IN. the 20h day OF MARCH 1879, for the below'de
scribed coal he delivered at the NRvyNaTd Wash
ingtOn H. g., free Othny expense TO the Government,
aEd subject 10 the usual Inspection, viz;
BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR.
Five hundred tons (2.2iO pounds per toni Cumber
land Coal host quality, free from dust, sulphur or
other impurities,
Finy tons t21lO pounds per toni White. Ash Egg
Coal best quality dry, tree from slate and dust
All TO be delivered by April TO- 1871 The contractor
the Navy Yard wharf and the quantity is TO be paid
Tor at the weight Of the Navy-Snrd scales.
The right II reserved to reject any all bids not
deemed advantageous to the Government Respon.
sble security required the bids fur tho prompt and
faithful delivery Of the coal. Blank forms for bids
AT this Office. The contractor to pay the cost Of in
spccti0n, 4. A, SMITH,
marlT pnymRatPr u. n Navy.
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BALTIMORE March Il, 1879.
Cutllo-The market was rather slow, but S(GAc
better. Very best, 'SGgj'ic; first quality, T;&Iic
medium, 3.Glisc; ordinary Sc. The most sales were
ati46iI.C, Receipts. 9I2 lead. Sales, 100.
Swine-The market IL inactive and shade OIL Quo
tatons, 5q5'ac with few nj either extreme. Receipts
Bis2 head.
sheep1he receipts were 1913 head and quotations
u,m5alC,
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pYJ. T. COLDWELL, Anclionccr.

TRUSTEES SALE OF. NALuAnlE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE AT HIIISDALE, ID. G.
BY virtue Of u trust to Daniel l.. Eaton ana myself,
dated June o. S, aud duly recorded in Llbcr No 60,
folio 100 OF the land records for the District OF Co.
umbia, and AZ the request OF the party secured there
by l. as suryVng trustee, will sell at public auction.
IN front OF the premises, on SATURDAY, March -,
1879, ut i;D clock D. M lot No. ., section No o. OF
the Barry Farm subdivision, according to the plat Of
subdivision ile by the trustees OF Barry Farm, found
IN the ollCo OF the surveyor OF Washington County.
District of Columbia,
Terms OF sale; so 50 and expenses of sale In cash
the balance IN six 10y months, Tor which the notes OF
The purchaser bearing date from the day of sale and
secured by decd of trust OIL the property sold shall
be taken. \ deposit of t2i will be required of the
purchaser ut the time of Snle, and all COnvcyanCing
Will be nj the cost OF the purchaser. The trustee
serves the right TO resell The property ut the risk aud
cost OF the deaultng purchaser u the terms Of the
sale are not complied with within seven "a days
AFTER the day Ofsale GEO w, STICkN
Surviving Trustee