Evening Star Newspaper, May 6, 1863, Page 4

THE EVENING STAR. | THE DIAMUND MARKET. To procure the stock to supply the demand far diamonds elicits and unasual amount of eucerprise. For the first time in many years | dismonds of first wat+r are not to be had in in- @f Re quantity, While the powers of money are unequiveenily great. there are times when even money parts with its usual omnipotence. ‘The commencement of the prasent war found @samonds abundant and comparatively cheap. Ax the trade, kuows. however, diamonds in peint of value are only seoond to coin. If of | Gret water, free from dviect, a diamond of & given size represenia at all times a correspoud- dug equivalent in coin. | A tour among our most extensive dealers in | aed manufacturers of jewelry now shows 3 | minimum stock, from which all the best have deen culled, with great difficulty in filling wheir places, though prices have advanced {| fully seventy percent. The duty is ad valurem | ten per cent, but the cost of eqchange brings H up the price. During the last three years the ; { { aemand for diamonds, we learn, has been quiekened in the European eapitais to a large extent. They were cheaper during the Cri- | Mean war than before orsince. Weaithy Turks placed thousands of them in the market, and 4 desire to realize upon long-hoarded zeme seized | +Be minds ot Christians as welias Musceimans. Now matters are in a different position, and ¢@tamondas are diamonds in the strictest inter- * yretarion of the phrase. A new class of pur- chasers haye sprung ap. Pecple who two years ago could not tell the difference between & tiara of gems in purest ray serene and the gingerbread affairs sported by queens in tra- gedy baye of late been the be-t customers to 30 the Inpidaries. A case in poi narrated to us yesterduy by & Chestnut street jeweler, is worth telling. “An lrishman, dressed in fine clothes, to is yYery apparent discomfort, entered the ste. His face was bronzed, his hands horny. | is nose wasan unmitigated pug, and his teeth were indclibly stained by second-class caven- dis A tsilor had clothed him like a gentle- man to the manor born, but his garments were an evident incumbrance. nt to look xt some Gimons,” he said, as he ntered the doorway. A junior clerk showed him tothe “dimon” counter. He he reprated his request to a senior clerk. The | latter took a quick glance at bis customer, and Toade up his mind that the man had come to the wrong place. bee wish to see diamond jewelry !” ui do.” ‘The clerk produced a tray filled with imita- tion gems, and submitted them for inspection. The man fingered several of the articles | without speaking, and as silently laid them down. “Thim isn’tthatI’m aither. 1 want the rale kind. Show me some:hin’ wid the rale sparrikle.” ‘Thinking to get rid of a profitless customer the clerk prodnced a velvet case, in which re- sed, in gorgeous eff enc’, 2 hracelet, reastpin and ear rings, i @ finest diamonds. “How do those suit you 2” asked the clerk. The nan looked at them. “Ah im’s the beauties. What's the price o’thi «The set is seven thousand dol »” eaid the clerk. pre dress ig of i “Well, Di prompt reply. The clerk was experience the pare! former precedent. Word was quietly passed to one ef the firm thats seven thousand dolar customer was at the diamond ¢ounter. andthe head of the house very briskly came forward. The result was the further purchace of a single stone diamond | ring at eight hundred dollars. The purchaser gave his check in payment for the lot. He was detained, without knowing the fact, in an in- #pection of other goods, while one of theclerks | was sent to bank to test the vaiue of the check, | but the clerk returned with the money and the | information that if drawn for five times the | amonuntit would have been as promptly hon- ored. Subsequent inquiry led th the discovery | that the purchaser of the diamonds iu question had accumulated monry in following up the } army and purchasing its offal for soap manu. | facturing, at the sume time lo: office rs at usurious interest. claims of soldiers and ment. The man, tv in a Jard and tallow factory. This incident, which is I illustration of which are at- | tributahle the p ofgems. What is true of diamonds is true, also, of pearls, opals andemeraids. Rubies of any size are outot the market. E yarnets, the cheapest of all the precious ston vanced in price with the restof the stones, The transmutations caused in society by the | present war are singular. Many people, their ite long accustomed to the} baye parted with them fo others now wes kre ct the difference betwee Monds and the glassy baubies that glitter upon the nude arme of the ballet girls ef the concert saloons.— Phils to return them to the case, not | * was the quietand htly astonished. In his e slightly exceeded ail inst the govern- | 0, Wits foreman | prally trae, is an | 4 PYRAMID OF Facts! Concerning Caisvapoxo’s Hain Drs! It | is pure, poisorless, instantaneous, imparts a perfect Ddlack, or a magnificent brown, in the space of ten minutes; 1s odorless, does not stain the skin, and has never been known to fail! CrisvaDoxo’s ExogLsror Harr Drs, Manufactured by J. Cristadoro, 6 Astor House, New York, Seld everywhere, and applied by all Hair Dressers. | Price, 31, 81.80, and 3 per box, aceording te i size. } Cxistaporo’s Hark RESTORATIVE i Is invaluable with his Dye, ag itimparts the utmost | softness, the most beautiful gloss and great vitality | to the hsir. | Price 50 cents, $1, art $2 per bottle, according to | ize. mar 25-1m Se A Coves, CoLD, on 4N inRiTATED TuRoar,if allowed to progress, results in serious Pulmonary and Bronchial affections, ofteutimes incurable, Brown’s Broxcutat Taoowes reach directly the affected parts and give almost instant relief, In Broncuitis, ASTHMA, and Ca- ‘WaRaH they are beneficial. The good effeets reault- ing frora the use of the Troches, and their extended use, has caused them te be counterfeited. Be sure fo guard against worthless imitations. Osraix only the genwine Browen’s Bronchial Troches which have proved their efficacy by a test of many years, Pous.io Srrakers and Sixeurs should use the Troches. Military Officers and Sokliers who over- tax the voice and are exposed to sudden changes, should have them, Bold everywhere at 25 cents per box, jan 7-3m A OARD, Joun McGREGOR, Family Physicii d Bur- oo late of Connecticut, may be found, at his of. , at No. 456 6th street, between D and KE. mar %-1m sal R ronrving) ant tor snie, 9008 (thr00 b OD! lor e. ree 4 dred thousand) Paving and Morchastable Brick. Inquire of ap 77-1w™ J. M, STAKE, Georgetown, AutaNt QUARTEBMASTER’S OFFICE. G and 22d Strvets, Wasuinctox. D. ©., April rth, 1963. Employees of the Quartermaster’s Department who bold claims inet the Government for ser- Vices rendered. which are pavable at this office, a1 warned against disposing of them to persons acti ssclaim agents. thereby submitting to an inevi ble discount, sometimes exhorbitant and unnecea- sary, they are hereby informed that regular payments will be made tothem as soen «fter the elose of each month as the pay roils can be pra- Fons.) rors fone He TOMPE INET a A.O.M. U8. A. —_ BTEPHENB & CO., WALL 322 BP YLVANIA AVENUE | Offer the largest assortment in this city, embrec- | jualities used by officers inthe Army an oe SWORDS. SASHES, BELTS, SHOULDER STRAPS. HATS, CAPS, PIRTOLS’ &e , &c., with o fine assortment ef UNIFORM OLOTHING, with which we can ‘te ontits ine f ae ew mom . Senet VALL, STEPHENS & CO., ep 1-tfif tif 322 Pennsylvania Avenue, perontant To BU SAND-SAND—SAND ERS I have on wharf, and dai'y arriving, the beat River #and, suitable for building ard plastering. Apply to THOS. FAHEY, corner of Tenth st. Canal. m* Lari 2 and “Horse Butler's Wagons, with: Springs. ‘y and other W sinh Periege, ihe ‘on bak several sBCOND BAND WAGON = Ly 8. Fou WOMAS YOUNG, mar 163m No. 409 Pennsylvania Avenue RAN: & Bre. orice” PR 944 PamNcTLvania AVEXCE, (north side,) between, It 38S Pa. avenue, under the National Hotel, | * PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS | oun BS VISITS: jellan, Hooker, Bose- i | inserted on Vulcanized Rubbers | snd improved plan. Also, ES | Philad | corn spirits and fla | place ef French Cognac. DENTISTRY. DR. LOOK WonD, Scncron Dentist Wosntieion Buildins, | corner Pa. Gremucand & venth st —Teeth Bilver Pintes made in superior strie. Teeth extracted withont pain. N2¥ 4ND ‘IMPROVED INVENTION ARTIFICIAL CREOPLASTIC BONE TEETH Wituour Marat PLare on OLasre, DE. 8. B. Calesepeham oe cadway, New York, and 260 Ponasy ate Bee bescan isch and 13th sts, Washsaston, Gails the attention of oi wenue to the following tagon BOVE: m : saree Teak of his manufscture never orsode nor change eolor by any acids ing three-fourths lighter tha” any other. 2. ete th or roots de @: ted, as artificial ones can be inserted over them. a. ste. roots will be made inoffensive, and never to ache. 4. No temporary teeth arc needed, as permanent ones en be made immediately, tae ral @: old system ie xprassion of the frequently diiggred. 6. This work has been tested over five years by many of the first che and physicians of this country. Dr. 8. has aleo invented s white undestractive metal filling, wit which the most sensitive teeth can be fillep without pain, and ean build ubs ieee fect. sound tooth on any side roots, which will through lifetetime. Cali snd examine fer yourself. no /-6m DENTISTRY. Call at 246 Pa. avenue, between 127th and i3thats., - and examine DR. LEWIK’S New Method of Insert- ; ipe Teeth, To doso isto be convinced of its su- Tivrity over all methods heretofore used. Also, Pecth Extracted without pain when desired. Torms sooderate. fel-iye TEETH. + LOOMIS, M. D., the |nventor and Paten' ofthe MINERAL PLATE TRETH, attends persounily at his office in this city. Many! persons can wear these teeth who cannot Wear others, and no person can wear others who cannot woar these. Persocs calling at my office can be a odated comm: with ei § style and price of Teeth they may derire; | 08 but to t! pe who are war ealae sat ra he Layton Sleapest, atrorgest and most perfect dan! art can produce, the MINERAL PLATE will be more fally warranted. Rooms in this city—No. 33% Pennsylvania avenues between Sth and 5 ta, Also, 907 Arch at, jetphia. mar 4- TE I GAS FITTING, &c. WM. T. BOVE & 00. F Ass Now prepared to execute any orders witk which they may be favoredi PLUMBING, GAf, OR NESS 87 Store on Ninth street,s few doors north ef | | Pennsyivasia avenue, where m: | piste sazortment of CHANDELIERS and ‘ay be found @ com- other GAB TEAM and WATER FIXTURES. jan 77-1 GAS FIXTURES. I Have in Store, and are daily receiving, GAB FIXTURES of entirely New Patterns and and Finish, superior in style to anything heretofore offered in this market. We invite citizens generally to caliand examine our stock of GAS and WAT. confident that we have the best selected bar ee Wa All Work in the above line intrusted to our are will be promptly: attended to. msar5-tf MYHRS & McGHAN, 376 D street. M WEDDING PRESENTS. -W.GALT & BKO., call attention to assortment of SILVER WARE and PARI GOODS, derigned espe ay for Wedding Presents, . W. GALT & BRO., Jewellers, 354 Pennsylvania avenue, ap 25-6tit near the Metropolitan Hoitel. N. PIKE’S PURE OHIO CATAWBA BRANDY. This BRANDY has been manufactured for seve- | ral years from the PURE JUICE of the CATAWBA GRAPE! Thus affording additional evidence of the pro- gress of American Enterprise and Industry, and | of cur ability to produce articles at home equal to one made of any othor nation. THE OHIO CATAWBA BRANDY not only equals but excels the best imported Bran- | dies-in purity and fiavor. Itisin fact, the Best Brandy Known. This statement is fuliy corrobo- rated by the certificates of our most distinguished | analytical Chemists. The want of Purr Brandy has long been feltin | this country, and the introduction of an article of | such quality 'as to supersede the sale and use of | these vile compounds, hitherto sold under the name of Brandy, can only 86 regarded asa great public good. The Catawba Brandy, possesses ail the quakities claimed for the best imported Liquors, | | ands of perfect purity and superior flavor, and | sovereign and pure remedy for DYSPEPSIA, FLATULENCY, CRA CHOLIC’ LANG UOR, LOW SPIRITS, GENERAL DEBILITY, CHOLERA, MORBUS, &c., &. WP READ THECERTIFICATES!!! WAsnINGTON, B. C., Nov. 11, 1858, DR. Ciank, Keq., Sir: Ihave made a chemical analysis ofa ple of pure Ohio Catawba Brandy, of the manufacture of 8.N. Pike & Co.. © nati, and find it to be pure wine brandy, free from MP, Jincin- ; any adulterations or admixture of ingredients det- rimental to health—not s fictitious liquor made of ng essences, and it is well yaud quality, to take the THOMAS ANTISELL. Chemical Examiner. U.%. Patent Office. State ASSAYER’S OrF10R, $2 Somerset Bt. : OST, Oct, 23, 1858. I hereby cerify that I have this day made a chemical analysis of a sample of Catawba pescey brought to me by G. Bi: ds, ,and that have found no adulterating ingredient or impro subtancesinit. Itis pnre brandy spirit, with Be usual coloring and saceharine matters belon, ing brandy. I would recommend it tor medical uses. CHAS. T. JACKSON, M. D., State Acsayer. D. R. CLARE, corner 434 and Penn, ave., sole Agent for this District. mar 1s-eod'sm adapted, from its pu AUGUSTUS JOHNSON & CO., 989 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Berweex 97H anv 107H Brs., HAVE BOUGHT AT THE RECBIVER’S SALE, THE WHOLE BALANCE OF STOCK of the late firm of LEACH & 00., BALTIMORS, eonsisting of: HERMETICALLY-SEALED GOODS, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION: MEATS, POULTRY, FRUITS, VEGETABLES, SOUPS, Et:., WHICH WE OFFER TO THE TRADH, DY THE PACKAGE, FAB BELOW MANUFACTURER'S PRICES, AUGUSTUS JOHNSON & CO., apétf 289 Pennsylvania Avenue. BBIVED AND FORK SALE BY 8. H. BAOUN, 393 Penn. avenue, between 4), and 6th strests— Choice Goshen BURTER, Finest qualitios Hes a s 1m plete assortinent «! Sen ANE OE Cena an . QONneoTIOUT MILE BISCUIT AND BOSTON The Boest ISKY in the country, the brends *Baker’s Whisky” and ‘Old Family Nectar,” CLARET WINE. very old BRANDY (Otard, Dupuy & Oo., “‘Eeignetto’’ and other branda, With a complete assortment of choice FAMILY GROCERIES and SUTLERS’ GOODS. &/ The Trade supplied at the very lowes case ap prices. 2». sid UTLERS, ATTENTION! | 300 boxes CABT: AP,” yor ADAMANTINE UANDLES, Oheap for cash at National and Osndle Pegis crece street and the Deut’ Gestaroons D.o. mar 9) 1) Gaatadad COLLINS & 00.3 PHILAD) 1. DRAUGHT ALE AND PORTER. -“Geeds delivered in all parts of Washington and Georgetown, free of charge. ‘Terms :— Cash on delivery. Faken Betting Depot, 81 Grea thy mee ‘Georgetown, D. 0, there! preserving srhigbander | din the STEAM FITIING BUBI- | FIXTUKES, feeling | stock in their SPANCY | TRAVELERS’ DIRKOTORY. PROPOSALS. | BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD. nd after Monday, April #, 1863, TWO DAILY TRAIRS Wit be can Between WASHINGTON wad N ap - i wees WASHINGTON and BALTIMORE, as follows ; R PHILADELPHIA, NEW YORK & BOSTON. | u ave Washington até and 11.15a,m. and 3 and 6D p.m. On dundeys até Sp. m. only. FOR BALTIMORE. Leave at 6.390, 8and 11 18a. m. and 3,5and 6.9 p. m, Gn Sundayr ata. m.and Sard 6 30 p.m. only, FOR ALL PARTS OF THE WEST. | Leave Washington at 6 S0a.m. and3, 5 and 6.9 p.m, On Sundays at 3 and 6.30 p. m. only. FOR WASHINGTON ANP THE SOUTH. Leave Baltimore for Washington at 4.50,8 and 10 8. m, and 3, 3.50 and 8 p. m. FOR ANNAPOLIS, I e Baltimore at 3 a. m and $ Le Washington at 8a. m. and 3 p. m. No train for Annapolis on Sundays. ‘The third and fourth trains only from Baltimore and the firet and fifth trains from Wane pea stop inte. Pag iil aaes Master of Transportation. L. M. COLE, General Ticket Agent ap ii-tf ' i1se2. i BPRING AND BUMMER SCHEDULE or THR BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD, FROM WASHINGTON CITY! THE GREAT SHORT LINE TO THE WEST, SOUTH AND NURTH-WEST. king thi ickest Time. And the Only Ronte Hint cao tell’a Through ‘icket direct or give’s | Through Check for Baggage frem Washington | City. ith Less Ghaoges of Cars than on any other Route, and No Omnibur Ridirg, FOUR DAILY TRAINS FROM WASHINGTON Hl CITY, (Bundays exeepted,) making connections with frains leaving Baltimore at 8.154, M.and 9 P.M. On Bandayes Tyo Brains #6 3 ane x x, con- necting at Relay with 9p. «. Train from Baltimore, FOR THE WEST. | Train leaving Washington at 6.39 a. M. makes | eonnection at Washington Junction { Relay House) | with Train leaving Baltimore at 8.15 a. M. Trains leaving Washington at 3,5, or 6 30 P.M. make connection with Train leaving Baltimore at oP. M. BE SURE TO BUY YOUR TICKETS BY THE RALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD. This is the culy bite by which Through Tickets or Through Bajyage Che! s can be procured in Washington, | | Knight's Latest Impro: ed SLAF PING CARS, of | the most superior finish, .ttached to Night Traine, THE SHORTEST AND MOST DIRECT ROUTE TO DAYTON, LOUISVILLE, CIN- NDIANAPOLIS, TERRA T. LOUIS, CHICAGO, G dc, | &C, MF WITH LESS CHANGES OF CARS THAN BY ANY | OTHER ROUTE.E9 | Hl | COLUMBLS, CINNATI, | _WSSperial Notire to Passensers for the West from | Washincton !—Pasnengere going West. by purcha- ) ging their THROUGH TICKETS in Washington, by ‘he Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, 8AVE ONE | DOLLAR in the Through price. aud have the priv- additional charge. W2-Connections at the Ohio River with CLEVE- LAND & PITPSBURG, CENTRAL OHIO and MARIETTA & CINCINNATI RAILROADS; and through them, with the whole Ruilway System of of the NORTH WEST, CENTRAL WEST, aud BOUTH WEST. For THROUGII TICKETS please apply at the Ticket Office, Washington station. W. P. SMITH, Master of Transportation L M.COLE. General Ticket Agent. ap 2I-tf 1863] THE 1863 PENNSYLVANIA CENTRAL RAILROAD Pay Beg | (ach its connections) | I8 A FIRST-CLASS ROUTE ! TO ALL THE WESTERN OITIEA, PEED. SAFETY AND COMFOBT! BALLASTED AND FREE PROM DUST BAGGAGE CHEOKED THROUGH e FROM BALTIMORB THREE DAILY TRAINS FROM PHILADELPHIA TO PITTSBURG! Two of them takin, OLOSE CONNECTIONS AT HABRIBBURG with Trains on the i NOBTHERN CENTRAL RAILROAD, and forming THE GREAT CENTRAL ROUTB fi WASHINGTON AND BALTIMORE | to all points in the WEST, NORTHWEST, AND SOUTHWEST WF For Through Pioksa ay ly at the offices of the Northern Oentral Railro Sompany. northeast corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Sixth street, ; Washington, and Oalvert Station, Baltimore, SPLENDID BLEBPING Can5 ON ALL NIGHT SMOKING axp SALOON CARS ON ALL TRAINS FROM WASHINGTON, - Passengers will take the 6.9) a.m. and 6.90 p.m, | trams connecting in Baltimore with the 9.1) a. m. ; and 9.15 p.m. trains on the Northern Centr: road, and arrive in Harrieburg atl p. m. and 1.35 there making close connections with the nthe Pennsylvania Oentral Railroad for ‘ta of the West. 8 | BTONE trai all par! FREIGHTS. By this route Preights of all descriptions can be forwarded to and from any point on the Railroads of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsia, Towa, or uri, by Ratiroad direct. The Pennsylvania Centra! Railroad also connects at Pittsburg with Steamers, by which Goods car be forwarded to anyeport on the Ohio, Muskingum, Kentueky, Tennessee, Cumberland, Illinois, Missia: Spyi Wisconsin, ari, Kansas, Arkansas, and -Hed Rivers; and’at Cleveland, Sandusky, and Ohi- cage with steamers to all Northwestern Lakes. erchants and shippers entrusting the transpor- tation of their Freight to this Company can rely with confidence on Pagpeed transit. THE RATES OF F. GHT to and from any point in the West, by the Pennsylvania Central Railroad, @reatall times as favorableas are charged by other Railroad ; ome = ilar to mark packages ‘Via Penna, Wi. BROWN. Ag’t Northern Central R. B., o. $0 North street, Baltimore, ENOCH LEWIS, Gen’l Superintendent, Altona, Pa, i Ag MSenSN" canara Bie Ratatat . oH. at, deiphia. , Jan's-ly,r = RATIONAL LOAN. THE NEW #iX PER CENT. BONDS of the UNITED STATES, PAYABLE TWENTY YEARS FROM DATE, Cx after Five Years, at Option of the Government THE COUPON BONDS, In Sums of FIFTY DOLLARS, ONE HUNDRED DOLEARS, FIVE HUNDRED DOLLABS, and ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, THE REGISTERED BONDS, In Bums of FIFTY DOLLARS, ONB HUNDRED DOLLARS, FIVE HUNDRED BOLLARA, ONB THOUSAND DOLLABS, WIVB THOUSAND DOLLARS, and TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS, OOMMENOING AT DAT: INTEREST NOLNG x 46D PAYABLE SEMI-ANNUALLY IN GOLD. ‘Those BONDS aro the OHEAPEST GOVERNMENT SEOURITY now in the market, fhe Interest, st prose: ‘ice of coin, being equiv alent to & Pa Centr, in currency, FOR SALE BY JAY COOKE & CO., BANEERS, 462 PIVTESNTH STREET, ‘ DuALERS In SO0VEBRNMENT BONDS, TREASURY NOTES, OERTIFIC ATES, 4REY 4ND NAVY VOUCHERS, COIN, CURRENCY AND BXCHANGE doe otf OLABIFIED OIDER!! LARIFIBD OIDER ar atropine erent “areee eee eter i ek ition to nuit perce, oe po of” tee iviteate pie : Ses he ire io, Union Bottling Bopot, 57 , a. note 2. Lionas PE tO tae | fait speatver valet, Jewelry, guns,’ pis- tea nacein 368 Orton in rear caaectuaese i = ilege of visiting Baltimore (if desired; without | APA YORs oF Fion, J May 4, 1942, PROPOBALS will be reevived at the Mayer's @ffice until Monday, the 11th ipst., at 12 o'clock m., for ading and graveling Eighth street east trom ‘ennsylvania avenue ta Kast Capito! atreat The gravel must ba nine inches in depth in the sqoiee Relig four inches at the sidas; ani, ter being graded ani graveled to the satisfaction of the Commissioner and Assistant Osmmissioners, shall be thoroughly raked and rolled. Lidders must state th price per cubic yard for and re yard for graveling "a mi be obtained from the int+raec- dice ef Sy Tee ee ve steees oe ja o @ = ppro} mB wil paid except upon Re eartificate of the Commias-oners that the work has beea properly executed. WM. A. FLETCHER. Commissioner Sixth Ward. RICHARD ROTHWELL, EDWARD SOMMER. my 5-8t [Int.,Chron & Rep.} Asa’t Gom’ra, MAYOR’ OFFIUE, May 4, 1863. PROPOSALS will be reeeived at this office until 13 | o’cloet m om Saturday, the Sth fnst.. for gradi and graveling First street west, from Ketreet north te New York aven he J alta pereubdie yard for for gravelin, ce eae ste ene ereding square ¥: e The gravel must be nine inches in ‘Septh in the center. lapering off tv four inchen at the sides; ae mnie tebe well raked and felled. a part o: ¢ appropriation wil paid except upon the certificate of the Oommissisners that the work has been properly executed wi. | OUGLAS, Commissioner Fourth Ward, 8 CO. MILLs, WM. TES, my45t [Int., Rep. & Ohron.] Aes’t Oom’rs. UNtep BTAIES PATENT OFFIOR, PRIL 20, . Puorrsats will be received by the undetrixned until the uth day of May noxt, for repairing and pantae the saloon in the old portion of the Patent ice Build: making caser. &c. Epecifications can be een at this office. or “repairing and painting’’ bida can be made for work by the Ori or for ti 6 do. apz-td DD. P, HOLLOWAY, Oommissioner. PReroeALe WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE ayor’s office until Saturday, 9th May, at 12 o’olock M., for the erection of an’ Engine House, for theuse ofthe Metropolitan Hook and Ladder Company, in accordance with pane and specifica- tions on file in the Mayor's Office, which may be seen from and after this day. WALLACH, Mayor. BICHARD LEWIS OLEPHANE, Board of Aldermen, CHAS. H. UTERMEHLE, Common Council, ap%-dtd —_(Intel., Rep. & Chron.) M4 ¥0°8R’8 OFFIOg, 4 ApRIL, 1353. Pro, orals will be received at the Mayor’s Office until |. 1. Saturday, May 9th. for grading and grave. Ninth street west frem@ to N sts. north, under Acts approved 3ith May, <o0) Sth Nov., 1862. The gravel must be nine inches in depth in the center, ind tapering to four inches at the sides; aud the street, after being graded ant graveled to the entice satisfastion of the Commis: iorer of the Ward and Assistant Comminsioners, shall be thor- bly raked and rollea ders must state the price per cubic yard for er-ding and per square yard for graveling No part of the approp: will be paid except upon the certificate of the Commissioners ihat the work is properly done. JNO. T. GARNER. Commissioner Third Ward, THOMAS LEWIs, G. W. DRAINE, ap 27-10t [Int., Chron. & Rep.] Ast Com’ra PBOFOEALS WILL BE REOKIVED AT THE Treasury Department Office of Construction, Washington. D C., until 12 o’elock m., of May 11, 1463, for all Fire and Burglar-proof Safes required by the Treasury Department prior to January 1, Bidders must submit description of the Safes they prcpose to furnish, accompanied by drawings showivg the mode of construction, and full size section: of the mater-al used Algo, schedules of sizes, with prices attached and the price per super ficial feet including door: all necessary fixtures, at which Safes of extra si those mentioned in schedule will befurnished and put in place The Bafen to be delivered when required, and the prices named in the bids must cover all charges, except freight, and the sctual travelling expenses in those cases when the Safes require to be put in place by she contractor, All bide must be accom paried by the written guar- antee of two responsible persons that the bidder is able to perform the contract, and that he will accept it if awarded to him. The Department :eserves the right ta reject any or all the bids if it be considered for ita interest to do so, and no bid will be considered that does not conforin to the requirements of this advertisement nallrespecta, he Locks will be farnished by the Department, but must be put on by the contractor for safes Bids to be inclosed in a sealed envelope, and endoreed ‘Proposals for Safes.” . ISAIAH ROGERS, Engineer in charge Treasury Department. ap 13-mwftMi1 UARTERMASTER GENERAL'S OF FICE, WaAsHInGTon City, March 19, 1863. woers of steam veasels are invited to send to the Qua: (Crmasisr General’s Office tenders for their charter or sale. Tenders should contain descriptions of the vessels, their dimensions, enrolled or registered tonnage, actual carrying capacity, material, whether gonpered, whether side-wheel or pro- pellers, whether iron or copper fastened, size and power of engines and boilers; ani ‘state the price at which they are offered for long or short charter, with the estimated value of the vessel in ease of loss, or in case the Government should prefer to purchase instead of chartering. Owners ef steam vessels already in the service of the Quartermaster’s Department are requested to make known to the Department any reduction in their present rates which they may be willing to grant,and also the price at which they will be willing to sell them, All such tenders should be addressed to the Ques tereasatar enere {jot she Vaited Btates, at ashington, and shou! endorsed “Proposals for charter o1 sale of steamers.” When received, they will be considered, and the Department will endeavor to reduce the heavy experre attending army transportation upon the ocean and tide-waters, by substituting. wherever it cando so, cheaper vessels of equal capacity for 4hore now employed. a. METGS, mar 33m shoul Quartermaster General. PBorosars FOR HAY, STRAW, AND GRAIN ASSISTANT QUARTERMASYER’S OFFICE, Forage bin aoe Cor, Gand 2d streets, ASHINGTON, D.C., April 16, 1863 WITTEN PRoposaLs are invited for furnish: HAY. STKAW, OATS, and OORN, for the use el this Depot, to be delivered at the Railroad Depot, oratany of the Government wharven in this city. _The proposals to be acd: to the under- signed, and they shou!d state the quantity of re article offered, also the prize and the date very. Proposals will be received for five thousand (p00) bushels of Corn or Oats, and fifty ie) tons of ay or Straw, and upwards coleds it should be for the interes} of the Government to contract fora less amount. All grain to be pat up in good sacks, of about two (2) bushels each, which are to be furnished at the coat cf the contracter. The Hay and Straw to be securely baled, All Grain and Hay effered to be subject toa rigid inspection by the Goverment Inspector, ontracts will be awarded from time to time to the lowest responsible bidders, as the interests ot reduited for the faithtal faldiiimant ofacy oot ast equi for the faithfa! iment of any contract ade under this advertisement. is ment to be made at the Cems of the L, BROWN contract. 8. . Sp 17-Sm Captain and A. Q.M.U.B. A. OSWELL & WARNER'S . COLORIFIC. For Coloring the Hair io 8 Beautiful Brown and Applied without was! " tion ; crisp the isis orehiake eis eae acre at id glossy, rtinig i yw the > parti adapted to ios” Cerne kate 's Seorasesay eray. So Wholesale ahd retell at BOBWELL'S MILT TARY AND FANOY STORE, 302 B street, near Mth, Bole Agent for Washington and the District. ap 4-Im A PIANOS. NEW Assortment of Steinway & Son’s Pianos has been received to-day. These Pian are admitted by all musicians to be su} Me val rior to all others. The first premiam arded to Steinway & Sons, wherever r they have come in competition with rs—as at the World’s Fair in London, of last year, and all exhibitions in this country. a wernt ence od at Elston for sale upon easy rms, at 6 Warerooms oO: . W. G. METZBROTT, corner of Pa. ay. and lith street. T FINE HORSES. HE Subseriber is constantly in receipt of very fine HORSES for sale, single on matched, Barness and riding horses. They are se- ected by himself at the North oxprosaly. for this market, and some among them cannot fail to please any one who wishes te R such steck. He will sell them low for cash, and res; fally invites allwho want either Buggy. Oarriage, Draft or Riding Horses to give hima call at seleas soe exchenge Heables, on! Tonisiaas, avenue, out je, between 6th ani ata. mar7-tf * 308. L. HEISE. TRICTLY PURE CALIFORNIA WINES AND BRANDIES, Bole agents for the District of Columbia for the bale of Mesers. Kohler & Erohling’s pure Califor- ue See and Brandies, The following are our rands : ANGELIOA, . HOCK or WHITE WINES, PORT, WHITE MUSOATEL, BRA GnAPE EEA & PERRIB corner TRUNKS! Y taoxgs! | SSR Valieos and Traveling Bagsin great va- wd) id AT pm ES, 5 th st. n- aoe weve" Under Odd Fellows’ Hall, T-Im* We AVE YOUR MONBY.—Call at th Hw. otel,on the European pian, a Wie. ner Pa. av. and 6th st., where comfortable oan be bad at 50 cents per day. tached to the hotel has been CLOTHING, &. _ i ‘0 THE CLOTHIERS OF THE DISTRICT! i his friends, and the Trade generally, that he is now | prepared to offer one of the finest Spring Stocka of ; BEADY-MADE CLOTHING H ever offered in this city. He aseures those in want | of a stock that they will do well to give him acail | j | The undersigned would most respectfully inform | Reepect’ally, 8. HERZBERG. | No. 2 Market Space, next te corner of Baltinhore s:rest. Baltimore, March, 1868. ~ war 3-2m* UBREBAH FOR SMITHI!! 460 SEVENTH STREET. He is selling Immense Bargaigs in GLOTHING, FURNISHIN? GUODS, HATS, OAPS, &., &e. For a few day more we will offer our immense stock At great bargains to mate room for our SPRING STOOK. To those im want we say, now is the time to buy. ; Remember that SMITHS is Headquarters for Clothing—460 Reventh street, two doors above J Brace & Co.'s, J. H, SMITH, Clothier, No. 460 Seventh street, mar 17 and corner th st, and Pa. av. | REAT DEOLINE IN GOLD! In order to reduce our present stock we have REDUCED THE PRICE OF OUR OLOTHING and are now selling off at rapid rates. The people find that J. BRUCE & 00.8 in the place to buy @00D OLOTHING at LOW RATES! Oall and secure some of the Great Bargains now offered at No, 464 SEVENTH STREET, two doors below Smith’s. J. BRUCE & CO., mar 17 Glothiers, 464 Seventh st., near P. - [pon 4kexD SOLDIERS are all invited to ca at BMITH’S, No. 460 Suvenrm Steuer, Opposite City Post Office, and get their CLOTHING AT LESS THAN NEW YORK PRICES, Boidiers can rely on Fair Dealing at SMITH’S, No, 460 BEVENTH STREET, and CORNER 20TH STREET AND PA. AV, mari? DRY GOODS, &e. NEW DRESS GOODS. D ALPACAS, PLAIN and FIGURED AMBIQUES, POPIINB. VA L DE OHIVIRS, GINGHAMS, OONETS, ORGANDIES BAREGES, E MARTZ, SPRING BALMORALS. Also, MOUBNING GOODS in great variety and of the bert makes. “pal M. TAYLOR & 00.__ "EW GOODS! NEW GooDs! NEW GOODS! Will open this day a magnificent stock of POINT THREAD and MEVALLION OOLLABS, SETS and HAN CHIEFS. iS} ‘al @ = HIRES. HEADDRESSES and NETS, latest style. of rteel. Jet and To: toise Sheil BAB PROPS, PINS ard BELT OLASPS, PORTEMON NALEB, FAKS, &c., &c , which will be sold at ry low prices, at WM. WEINBERG’S, apis 1s Market Space. GREAT BARGAINS G 324 : 324 DRY GOODS, At324 Pa, avenue, between 9th and 10th sts. The Lalance of the DRY GOODS stock at CHAS. L. POOR WOOD Ucemerly Jone B. Olagett) must be closed out by the Is:of May, in orderto make room for w large stock of GENTLEMEN'S FUR- NISHING GOOD8. Great bargains in DRESS GOODB &e. Also, a large assortm+nt of HOSIERY, OOT. TONS and WHITE GOO v8, at less than wholesale prices. ap ll 2w MBROIDERIES—A splendid assortment just received at 8. & W. MEYENBERG, 48 Market Sp: etw 7th and 8th ata. BUsAgHen AND BROWN MUSLINS, NEW YORK MILLS, WAMSUTTA and other va ua- ble fabrice, at manufacturers’ prices. Also, Irish BHIBTING LINEN, very low, at ‘ W. MEVENBERG’S, 48 Market Space, between 7th and ath sts., mar 2 Under the Avenue House AUGUSTUS JOHNSON & CO., 989 PENNSYLVANIA AVFNUE, Batwsex 97H & 10Tu Sra., (OOMBS’ BUILDING,) Have Just Received 100 GASES DE ST. MARCEAUX CHAMPAGHE “RED LAG,” IN QUARTS AND PINTS. ‘This Wine is pronounced by connoisseurs superior te any other brand in the market, ani prom- iment om the Wine list of first-class Hew York Hotels and Restaurants. ALSO 100 GASES GREEN SEAL, QUARTS. Besides the above Wines, we have constantly en and a full supply of all other well-known brands— PIPER HRIDSIO“, HEIDSICK & OO MC.. & OB ANDON OLIQUOT, 6, H, MUMM & 00., Rts, Alao, | SHAWLS, j For the Holidays. A. MH. BININGER & €0., Saazce or Nos. 19 28D ¥) Broan St., Naw You OFFER FOR SALB AT THBIK STORE, Ne. 937 PENNSYLVA@IA AVENUE, BEAK THIRTKENTH STRERT, SIGN OF THE OLD KNICKERSOCEES, THE MOST COMPLETE ABHORTMEN? OP IMPORTED WINES AND LIQUORS TO BE FOUND IN THE METEOPOLIS, —ALs0— FINE GROCERIES, OAN Goons, KITS AND KEGS No. 1 MACKEREL, KENNEBEO SALMON, SOUSED & PICKLED LAMBS’ TONGUES, PIGS’ FEET, ENGLISH DUN OCDFISH, Together with all the LUXURIES INCIDENT TO THE SEASON Mosars. A.M. B. & Oo, are also role Proprietor® of BININGEE’S OKLEBRATED LONBON DOCE GEN, Pat up in Quart Bottles for medicinal use, Also, Bole Agents for OLD TOM LONDON CORDIAL GIN. BP All articles bought at their store warranted of the first quality, and forwarded toany part of the sity free of expense. As we intend to be permanentty located, we re- apectfully request families to give us s call. ABRAM M. BININGER, HENRY T. CAPEN. Waszrnoror, Dacomboer, 1362, 4, M, BININGER & OO. have no connexion with any other House. ROLLIN OHUKOH, Agent, as-tf Ir 7K 7 OU CAN SAVE 26 OBNTS on EVERY DOLLAB when yeu buy at JONES & CO.’8, corner 8th and D streets, all your PRODUCE, PROVIAIONS AND FRUIT, jours & CO. REEL A ERGER AND BETTEB than any house here or in Baltimore, EW BUTTER! N ‘a an NEW Brae The first in this city arrive: at ES & 008 ap 15 2w Corner Kighth and D streets, U 8. KEVENUE 8TAMP DEPOXITORY. Orrice or INTERNAL BRevexce, Cortactor’s No. 476 7th st., between Eand F sts. This office having been designated by the Com- missicner of Internal Revenue asthe Drposilory tor furnishing U_ S. Internal Kerenue Stainps, @ fult bupply of every kind and denomination will here- after be kept cons antly on hand The following discount will be made : On purchases of 0, or more, 2 per centum, LEWI8 CLEPHANE, Stamp Depositary and Co lector of, ap 77-6t Internal Revenue for D.C. ye BUTLERS AND PURVEYORS, SMITH & MORRISON, No. 67 LOUISIANA AVENDE. Four Doors From Sevents Ste: 5 offer for sale at very low prices large assortment of FINE GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, WINES, LIQUORS, SEGARS, PRUITS, &c., Packed in superior order. No charge for package or delivery to any part of the city. 5. & M. are proprietors of the well known brand of OLD CASINET WHISKY 5 an SMITH’S WILD CHERRY TONIC BITTERS, The Trade Supplied on Favorable Terms. SF TRY US.28 aps-im* TRIESEMAR. } otected Royat Letters Patent of Enziand, and | PEs Ty san Reals af sha teehee Perec ae j Parts, and the Imperial Collexe of Medicine, Vienna, TRIESEMAR No.1 | Is the effectual remedy for RELAXATION, 3PER- | MATOREH@A AND EXHAUSTION OF THE SYSTEM, TRIESEMAR No.4, Cempletely and entirely eradicates sil traces of | those diserders for which Copaiva and Oubebs rare neraily been thought an antidote, to the ruin of @ health of a vast portion of the populatien. TRIESEMAR No.8, | is the great and sure remedy of the civilized world for all impurities wf the system, as well as secondary | symptoms, obviating the destructive use of Mer- cury, as well as other deleterious ingredients, and which ail the Tsaparilia in the world esnnet | remove. TRIESEMAR Nos. 1,2 and 3 are alike devoid of taste or smell, aad of all .auseating qual- | ities. They are in the form of 8}. cenge, and may lie on the toilet table without their use being sua- Bold in tin cases at @3 each, or four 88 caser im one fer $9, and in $77 cases, thus saving 99, ag administered by Walpean, Lallemand, Roux, &c., &o, Wholesale and retail'by DR. H. A. BARROW, 194; Bleecker street, (four doors from MacDougal street,) New York, Immediately ga rossiet of re- mittance, Dr. B: yw will forward Triesemar to an} part of the world, according te the instructions * Published also by DR. BARROW, that popular and beautifully illustrated medical work, Hnman Frailty. Price 25 cents. Triesemar and Book Hpeoiat authority from §.C. FORD, Washington D.O. de lstr NOTIOS To HOTELS,GROCERS RESTAURANTS, PRIe VATE FAMILIES, &c, The Budscribers have just roosived a freak ship ment o! #0 OABRS ST. JULIEN AND FLORRAG CLARETS, which they offer for sale at New York prices. Also, they have constantly on han¢é me paras et Well Selected Stock of Ghoiee BRAN MAD! RTS, BHERRIES, ey ofS ERT? SEEEEINS. aise gHsMPAGN of all favorite brands, BNGLISH AND BOOTCH ALES LOND Rod DUBLIN PORTERS, TR Ars KLEE, BAU! DEB and ENGLISH DAIRY NEB, KEMP'S HERMETICALLY SEALED HH, GERMAN and ENGLISH OORDIA! wits ound ion fade? mera Ze a extensi' rtment on ex“FANGY @ROOMBIRS, Wor sale by Ey yan reestved's small lot of Lieud AM Orribh die PA AVENUR, Washington Oxy, D. €, REAT MASTERN, NORTHERN AND Wast- = BEN REPRESS FORWARDRES! " DI8E, MONEY, JEWELRY, VALU ABLES, NOTES, B' 8, 0, a ya ible sections of Ras agencies in the principal way. ORTH, BAST. WEST, AND NORTHWEST. ASHINGTON, D. 0., NEW BOSTO! wae PARELPLLA, BA TIMORE? 4 INNATE 8 18, raiaeeages i A G 5 Gonnections made k and Boston with lines forwar tortne Gahab As and the BRITISH ROVING. ith steamship Hines to fees L, me = nivaee gommercial towns in Great Britain and on the ‘Goa: leotion of NOTES, D! and BILLS made wail Secenible parts ofthe esea som " O Washington’ Db, E88 OR MISERY !—THa' goa ION —The yusians of be ‘f and ATED{OIN bore Pb i fils 5 reagprdioss ezpense—to free, (for the benefit aumanity, ow of their most instructive and‘inter- 08 OD Marriage and its Disqualifics- He as Leen fe Promatare Declines Indie jon, akness, ni @T An inspection of our stock, which is now Bink and Nature's Law, ious taralaanlg | teplete in every branch, is respectfnlly solicited, | (O0imi*tunnanse and will be foreseen ne ee of four stamps, by addressing ss Broadway ow Yorn. ae 7 Bhave now in stares fall Sooke GUNTER AUG. JOHNSON & CO. N'B SPRING OVEROOATS. BUBINE 3 mar I3-tf Hines MULT and FURNISHING GOODS ot nee Wietstatesitinis sal clageee eal ane ee atncss, e mi coma a gen COTE loan OH, COME WITH ME! Zar sp a Ninth and Tenth streets, WH NTKANAL REVENUE STAMPS. Why, to tue Sonsrei Howl Hertanrant, You, | AO, ., OFEVEBY DANOMENATION, cir, thas's the placs, for thoold end popular corner *EI TRE OOLLBOTOR'S OFFI pod ee, tk Sue —- No: ajedarasru Sramzs, of Liguorsat the bat and eviry ‘ofthe sea- Leng Offer Peveriment. see com ne sued S000} Retr, tne en Seely Collector of Interpal Rerronng for the years + prricos moderate. | to 36-tf Interna ey of Columbia. aaa nl Hotels BW conser er bedarae a 3 | Bnd eth st, z Ad 1000 See ah | BANANAB, RAISINS, ved at ap 15-tt Oorner Bighth aap, | s. o,