Evening Star Newspaper, April 11, 1866, Page 3

LOCAL NEWS. AMUSEMENTS, 4c.. TO-NIGHT. Wasuincton THRATER.—This evening. the Goons and Susini Lushan opera company pre- sent for the first time in many years in this xy Verdi's grand opera of “Traviata,” with Gtoni, Mancn<i and Errant in the cast. Venr’s.— Lost benetit of the popular actor Freak Lawlor, on which occasion be will ap- peerin Bonrecaul’s drama “The Octoroon, or Life ip Louisiana,’ and the capital tarce of the - Widow's Vict During the evening he wilt recite Reed’s popular poem entitled “Shc rmidan'’s Ride.” i Wairacn cert by tue Hait, Navy Yard. —Grand con- Toird District Female Grammar SeDool, assisted by a division from the Male (irsimmesr. At the clore ot the concert there will bes series of beautiful tableaux, J. H. Daniel, conductor. <roxzaGa HALL, F street.—A lecture on La- dor and its relation to Human Development be delivered by H. Clay Preuss this eve- and HALt.—The excellent fair of the Ia- of Grace (P. E.) Church will soon close. “bould attend while there is yet time. Seaton HALL.—Pair of the ladies of Sixth byterian Chureh, assisted by the Fourth nbly Churches. A fine fair and well .—A fair for the benefit Joseph's Male Orphan beac beid at Odd Fellows’ Hail vid be well pagronized. ek HURY.—A host of splendid perform. Canterbury this week in anew and rogramme. ° —Important Action—Sani- — Slaughter Houses, Pricy injiuence on the Cholera.—On tternoon & meeting of the Board ot was held at the City Haul, Dr. Jas. Hall Dr. George M. Dove, Secretary, imipary bt M. Ford, trom a special committee, to wm was referred a resolution frem the coun- & information as to the effectof a re- o law prohibiting the construction of privy sinks, made a report saying that in the epinion of the commatttce unhealthful conse- quences would not be produced, provided proper safeguards were established. and sug- that the consent of the Board of Health a first be obtained anc tnat-the sinks ould be made water tight and built under * supervision of the ward commissioners. Teport is accompamed with resolutions bat the construction of privy sinks Would not te injurious to public health if properly con- sructed, and that the Mayor and Councils be so that the prohibitory law may be The resolutions were adopted. |. trom the special committee to in- 1” the expediency of causing the re- oval of slaughter-houses. submitted a report which the committee states that “as members 3 iuppointed to watch over the health ellow citizens and to prepare for the ed pestilence, we are compelled to mi any feeling of regret for the expense ied upon friends who may be directly af- by the action ofour body.” The report s the investigations into the causes of n the crowded cities of Europe, look- » prohibitory or modifying regulations. suce the peculiar trades which may in- re with life and itsenjoyments are hedged é with laws and probibitions. They are into three classes, “Dangerous,” “Un- d «Iuconvenient.” Among those =$ are those which should be re- as_far as possible from dwelling < The French law fixes the dis- five kilometers (about 5465 yards.) under these circumstances a month must ¢ Tequest to carry on such trade, ot the Mayor and the Corpo- da a 4 are public slaughter-houses, established a law pronibiting private slaughter- which could not be so well and uni- ¥ regulated, and hence were injurious to th, when located in cities or plendid system im these “abat- which regulates the mode of killing, { the animals for food, the drain- revention of putrefaction, the sup- water, hot aad cold, &c., is reviewed at im the report. To carry on a slaughter- ithin a city with due regard to public hould be perfectly isolated from hu- tions: should be well covered and horoughly drained by sewers pro- ith “stench-traps,” and the supply of should be most abundant. Without there slaughter-houses cannot be considered periect, and are public nuisances. Most con- clusive proof of the deadly effects of the exha- lations trom badly conducted establishments 2 been collected, and the committee abundant evidence on that head. ea that these exhalations contained an s © which was tangible, was, for a long me, ridiculed: but the experiments of Bous- ettied that matter. He collected marshes, from pestilential sic pitals, frem crowded assemblies, from localities of putrid decomposition, &c., &c., im proper closed receivers, (eliminating ance of error,) and then sub- ondensation. The result. in the production from air (which to our most acute senses seemed perfectly pure) of a few drops of uid of the most in- tensely fortid, disgusting aud nauseating char- Mingle such putrid @xha.ations with nlt of vegetabie decomposition at our marsh micsm.) and we certainly seut circumstances which will render these jes proper focitor the development of feared maladies. In spite of the opinion arent Duchatelet and his followers, the Commissioner of Health reported (before the dvent of cholera in “32) that Monfaucon (one he depots for animal filth, &c.,) was one of the most certain Jocalities for the develop- ment and spread of the feared pestilence. They besought the authorities to give up that idea ot the -dnocuous character,” or even “salu- brious effect” (Parent Duchateletsaid children fattened on snch atmosphere) of snch air! ‘They showed that such an atmosphere, al- pertecly harmiees to those accus- d. cr for a short time exposed to it, iil furnished a “nidns,” a nest, a start- Zz po & material, ready to absorb other mosy pestilential poison, and from which death, in a respirable form, could diated in every direction. Pre- have been obtained, showing the immense area over which putrid exhalations 1ay be conveyed. Remember also, the char- ~ torm, and climate of our locality, and e ot mingling the two poisons before enumerated and what must be the result of the addition of a third most malignant ferment ? Your eommittee therefore recommend the toliowing resolutions , Tbat in the opinion of the Board of t nghter houses should be removed the inbabited parts of the city. at some avd not remote petiod to be enacted by neils. ofred, That until such removal! all slangh- ter houses and their premises be placed under supervision of the Metropolitan Police, li failures to keep the same clean, as rec- «ommended in report, te be subject to such pen- sites as Council may impose. Rovert Kine Stroy, M. D., ©. M. Forp, M. D., Pp. M. Pxakson, Commissioner. The resolution was adopted. Fenwick, from & spécial committee to rmine as te what locations shall be used as s for the deposit of night soil, made a re- -cemmending certain localities beyond © of the Corporation, which, after some , Was recommitted, and the commit- d to confer with the owners of the x cted and the Levy Court. The secretary informed the board of the of some of the undertakers to procure ial certificates, and he was, by a yote of board, directed to have the law enforced. Gen. Bacon moved that the list of nuisances as declared by the board be published; so or- Cered. ps arpor ScHoot Trustres—The Board oft = of Public Sebools held thenr regular monthly meeting last evening at the City Hall, Mayor Wallach in the chair. The following were present: Messrs. Wil- son, Brown ava Tustp, Ist district; Woodward and Khees, © district; Walsh and Clark, 3d district The reports of the various districts were banded in. Pirst District—S11 pupils at the last report: 107 admitted by transfer and ticket; 845 on the roll; 61 applicants Second District.—1,129 pupils at the last report; 41 admitted. 17 on the roll; 107 applicants. Turd District —1,267 pupils at the last report; 45 admitted by transfer and ticket; 261 appli- 249 on the roll. th District —92 pupils at the last : mitted by transfer and ticket; 955 on the roll: 114 appticants. The pot (Mr. R. F. Boissean) presented # letter from Mrs. E. Redder, p ung to sell containing the lives and portraits of ents. Also, one from Sauer Barnes ‘otte im relation to the introduction of Brooks’ Arithmetic into the schools. Also, *pplicanons trom Misses Mary L. Lee and laura A. Fiyna, for situations as teachers. Aliso. a communication from Mr. Abner S. ing 2 proposition to sell his gym- cise dat Brady. pasium. All of which were referred. A number of bills were presented by the ‘Treasurer and ordered to be paid. Bt Wilson offered a resolution requesting the Mayor to ask the Councils for authority to establish an additional in the Poln'ment 6f a committee of four to prepare & progrsmm@e for + xamination and ton of premiums q . distribn which was adopted, 9 o'clock p. m., Mr. WILLIAM RICHARDS, and | 6p 2-6 . Wi Woodward, Walsh and Cas. sell were appointed. Mr. Testin stated the case of a gentleman, not a tax-payer, who wished to know how he could pay for the schooling of his children in a — a and & conversation —< ‘o the unfairness of persons who no sending children tothe public oh enemy while large numbers of the chi of bona fide citi- zens cannot be admitted for want of room, Which ended in @resolution being introduced and adopted instructing the committee before Uongress ana the Councils to memoriatize Congress to pass an act authorizing & capita- tion tax to be Jevied on all residents (whether Voters or not) for the support of the schools. sweeter cen Suppen Dearh.—Mr. Wm. Richards, an old and highly respected citizen of the Sixth Ward, was standing talking with a neighbor on the street, opposite his boase, corner of 6th sud G streets east, abont 5 o'clock last evening. Feeling unwell, be parted wita his frien, and walked towards his residence, and, when he reached the pavementin front of his door he fell. Ofticer J. H. Gordon went to him and inguired what was the matter. He replied that he had a pain in bis head. Officer Gordon carried him into his house, and laid him ona sofa, where he lingered tili about 9¥ o'clock, when he expired. Mr. Richards was well known 4s the proprietor of several brick man- ufactories in the Fifth and Sixth Wards for thirty years past. ete ee tsk Sext To Jain.—Charies E. Beecher, the young man who was arrested by officer Reed, in charge of the detective office last Monday, for the larceny of a watch and chain and over- coat, valued at $125, property of Hon. A. H. Cragin, recovered by detectives Clarvoe and McDevitt, and one overcost and satenel, valued &t S89, the property of G. W. McCook, re- covered by officer Reed, was this morning com- mitted to jai! for court, in default of bail. by Superintendent A.C. Richards. Beecher had bepn allowed to remain in the detective’s cells at headquarters, awaiting the arrival of bail, but last night he was detected in the act of es- caping, and the Superintendent very properly decided to commit him finally. re ARRESTED.—Last night, officer Wilson ar- Tested Mickey Cooley, a well-known indi- vidual, under suspicious circumstances. At first sight it would be difficult to identify Mickey at night. His face and head are ter- ribly swollen with erysipelas, and his fore- head and cheeks are painted with iodine. Mickey is no doubt happy to be under arrest, in hope of being sent to some hospital for proper attention. ball and exhibition to come off on May tst rom present indica- tions, sure to be a very brilliant affair. Great preparations are being made for the occasion by both pupils ana teachers. CITY ITEMS. Goon News To HoverkEErers.—We deem itour duty toour patrons to call particular Attention to the advertisement of our young friend, Mr. Wm. H. Hoover, corner 2d street east and C street north, stating that he has re- duced the price of Groceries, &c. Give him a call, and he will certainly please you in price and quality. o Laprgs will find it to their advantage to call at Boswell’s Faney Store, 312 treet, near lth, for Bonnets, Hats, Ribbon Flowers, Necklace, Dress and Cloak Trimmings, White Gcods, Sun Umbrellas, Parasols. —_e__—_. Harvey & Co., 0 Pennsylvania avenue, between oth and 10th streets, are in receipt ofa No. 1 load of York River Oysters. We advise jovers of luxuries to go and try them; they are noted for their fine flavor. eens Jrewrtry.—Every lady and gentleman in want of Sleeve Buttons, Rings, and Chains nid callat Prigg’s Dollar Jewelry Store, ave., third door from 4%; street— to choose from for only one dollar. 1,000 styles —e Crpar CamrnoR—For Clothes-Moths. Sold by druggists everywhere. Harris & Cl apman, Boston. a W.C. Pret ot Devlin & Co., New York,) Will be at Wiliards’ Hotel from 11th to 19th instant, with a large assortment of samples of new and choice styles of seasonable goods for gentlemen's wear, from which he will be hap- py totake orders for garments to be made at our house in New York. 9-6 Now can the winter of your discontent be made glorious summer by the application of a few dollars in the purchase of a new suit at George ©. Henning’s, corner 7th street and Maryland avenue. One price only. wi eee STRAIGE, BUT TRUE.—That corns, bunions, bad nails, etc., can be removed without pain. To be convinced call at Dr. White’s Rooms, #24 Penn. ay., between 4 and 6th streets. —_e—_—- Corns, brniens, Club and Inverted Nails, Enlarged Joints, Callosities, Vascular Excres- cences, and other disorders of the feet, suc- cessiully treated witnout pain. by Dr. White, Surgeon Chiropodist, Rooms No. 424 Pennsyl- vania avenue. between 434 and 6th streets. Of- fice hours from § a. m. to § p.m., and 6 to$ p. m LOTTE ETL TED ST OY MARRIED, BONNER—RAWSSON. In thiscity.on Wednes- day, February 7, 18%, by the Rev Father Mct ir y. of St. Patrick’s Church, PHILANDDR J SONNE to MARY J. RAWSSON, both of this city. il HOBEB—WEIBEL. Onthe 10th instant, by the Rev Samuel D. Finckel, WILLIAM HOLGER to Mies DELIA WEIS) beth of Washingtoa, * SeEEEEmemniaeenmmemeee named DIED. Suddenly.on the 10th instant, at ged iB years Hie foneral will tako place from Christ Church, Navy Yard. on Friday, the 13th instant, at3 o'clock p.m. The friends and ac naintances of the family are invited to attend. [Port Tobacco Times — copy.) 2t° SKIDMORE. On the 10th instant, NEALY SKIb MORE, daughter of James snd Cornelius Skidmore, inthe sth year of her age, ‘The funeral will take place from the residence of her parents. No 543 Juth street sonth. on Thura. day morning, at 10 o'clock. The friends of the family are respectfully requested to attend. = * McSWEENEY. On the lotb inat.. after a brie but painful iliness, PATRICK McSWEENEFY, ia the 29th year of bis age His funeral will take RICHARDS. lace to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. from bis Ia idence, G45 7th street, between L and M sts., Yard. * BEBRY. On the lith instant. about 12 o'clock .m..afteralong end painful illness, Mrs. ANN BeRRY. in the 7th year ot her age. Her funeral will take place from the residence of ber son-in-law. Albert G. Colambus, No. 320 th street. between I and K.on to-morrow. Thura- day.)at 3e’clock. which the relatives and friends of the famaly are invited to attend. 2 RICKETTS. In Georgetown. D_ C., April lth 184, ALONZO OKIGEN RICKETTS. son of Rich- ard and the late Julia A. Rickets. aged 21 years Funeral will take place on Thursday. the 12th in- stant at 35, 0 clock p. m.. from the residence of his father, No. 59 High street, Georgetown, D.O. The friends of the family are invited to atrend sg oW Wass WANTS. jiately, @ goed ACH cor. Lith anab Apply at B. W. Foasbon's, ry b—, ae ia RA a ep RO LLAGS it BRAD Buttice cornat of athe and it ANTED—By areepectabio young girl.ault- 2 4 UNTION as pina cook, wachen for ironer. ee ea ee ee en 21k ad ASTED—B: npg lady, W PLOYMENT inn pouternoseey Taaey re. pe Rape et establishment, or would accept the ton nm a respectable private dresses. Best of ws NTED—A young lady of good ¥ Gan cut and fit children’s dresses. Address tar office. in Virginia. who bas been rendered homeless by the effects of tire war offers ! er services to any rm pect je family as NURSERY GOVERNESS and tode Leo sewing, or wake herself generally useful, Address Miss J. H. T., Post Offise, Wash- ington, D.C at" ANTED—By ist day of May, » good HOUSE, with from 7 to 10 rooms; located ina healthy art ofthe city. Best of refereuces given. dress Post Office Box 972. ap 10-2t" FOR SALE RENT. FOE EENT-PART OF A HOUSE, callable for housekeeping. ‘Terms moturecs, 31 Hh etreck wert Moar O vtet eet oe Tease” eh atrect west, noar O street north, “ep Ii east” Fe, EEBT—T wo ‘and jal fur- First-class Boerd” ty Searan neable, AG No, 400 4th st., near the City Hall. a Hal z six rooms, on lith street, between Q and A Inquire next coor of y ores Groe-ry. evorner tith ‘ease rw ease 7 —A BUSINESS, doing fi a soot isat wat eae eas Gress Box 971 FO. Sem ter selling: | Ad- gO AAR foORNisaED HOGS® FOR RENT_—No. 447 N F. rag betvoen Pe rs 13th. Pleasant and eulthful location. Price onth. Inquli next coor, or of OROOKER & HEUMBALL 23% Peonryivania avenue, ap Li-2t* OR RENT—A three story FRAME HOUSE at the corner of 23d and I + Dar the Circle. It has stz roums and the front room tt a Stores. _———, in the yard. Also, two small two story FRAME HOUSES on 2ist street weat, between L and Ai strects. Four rooms each. ir terms apply to JOSEPH LIBBEY,No. 27 Water street, Georgetown, DO. a for A RESPECTABLE GIRL OR MIDDLE-AGED woman can find a good home in a family of two persons ty applying at the eorner of 13th and 0 streets, Island, grocery store. hite woman pre- ferred. ap 10-3t* ANTKD—By May ist, by # permanent tenant, for a family of three persons. a gvod HOUSE of 6or7 rooms, located in a good_neighborhwod. and at a moderate rent. Best refi jiven. Addresn P.O. Box 273.0 Tene BING WANTED BOY to attend in my Wood and Coal Office; well recommended. Also, a W" MAN, middle age, to attend children. UVolored preferred. T 3 . DRURY. Coal Dealer, Pa. av., bet. 17th and 18th streets. Sp 10-3t* ANTED IMMEDIATELY—Two respectable W Ladies to solicit subscriptions for a beantital- ly illustrate? religions periodical, peculiarly svit- ed to the family Liberal pay. Apply be- tween 4 and 6 p, to VIRTUE & YORSTON, Reom No. 3, 4883, 7th street. ap 10-20" V ANTED—A WOMAN (colored), todo house work. Apply at 77 K street, Kerra ae apd St* and %th. ANTED—To hire a gow cook. wash and iron in a wages will be paid to those who can come recom- mended. Tnquire immediately at 377 K st., bet, 9th and 10th, ap 9 3t ues SALE —Thbe STUCK, FIXTUBKS and GOOD WILL of « Retail Fancy and Dry Goods Store, No. 140 West Lexingten . timore, Ma. one of the best stands in the city Stock taken at recent cost prices, about $2,008, ané will be sold greatly below. To ® persou desirous of go inginto the business well worthy of immediate at- tention, the owner destring to retire. ap t-eait OR SALE—Two STALLS, one in the Northern ud the other in the Central Market Inquire at the southeast cerner of Sth street west and H street north, ap 10-30" ae RENT—A neat FRAME HOUSE, six rooms and cellar; fine garden a‘tached. Also, for sale, CORNER LUT, improved by Frame House, fenr rooms. Inquire at Coal Yara, corner L and 13th sts. ap 10-3" )B RENT—Three story Brick DWELUINGE 241 Virginia av., bet livh and 11th sts.,[siand, rs —_ ing Srooms. Rent $20 per month. Apply te hia J. W_ THOMPSON. LE—A BRICK HOUSH. containing 7 mis, With jarge side aud rear yard, arbors, crape vines, fruit trees. shrubbery. ere , zibly sitcated, and ina healthy and improving part of the city. Terms tiberal lnquire at Boom 51, third Noor, Treasury Buildi ap 10 3t* FoF SALE—KETAIL GROCERY, doing good trade. Inquire Northeast corner of 34 an4d@ Streets. ee WASTED-a POOKKEEPER having threo bours spare time each day, wants to en- gace to keep books for either merchandising, me firm in the city, king or commission. Oan change single to aouble entry. Can give good references if reqnired. Address**F.T.,”° 374 9th street. Washington. apd 6t* wi NTED—To goto the country. a white WO- MAN to milk and assist in housework, In- ion may be obtained at 296 H street 4 WANTED —Two first clase MILLINERS can shud employment at 336 Pennsylvania ave. ap W ANTED TO BUY- From one thonsand to one bundred thousand OLD BRIC Apply to GEO. W. HAUPTMAN, No, 512 Lith street west, three deors north of Penna. avenue. DST W ANTED- $1,500 for one year, on property situated near Washington, worth $15,000. No other security. 10 per cent will be paid. ‘Ad dress Box No, 2 Star Oftie.g Ap 4-cost™ W 4STED—To buy second-hand CLOTHING, andthe best prices given, at No. 477 loth atreet wdoors nerth of Peansy!lvania avenue, Washington oO apt im* W ANTED FOR RENT—Large and small fur- nished and unfurnished HOUSES in Wash- ington and Georgetown. Also, wanted for sale Houses and Lots is all parts of the city. Real es- tate owners will do well to give usacall. Southern Real Estate Company, ap 2-tf 492 Tth street. W ANTED—Gold and Silver WATCHES, DTA- MONDS. PISTOLS, new and_cast-oif CLU- THING, PAWNBROKER'S TIOKETS, xo, Ke , at the old-established Merchant Pawnbroker’s Store of F. FULTON & CO., 502 9th street, thren doors north of Pennsylvania avo. SEWING MACHINES for alf price, XN. B.—Ensi- nese strictly confidential mhis e02m* W ANTEB—The loan of $5,000 f. wars, secured by deed of tri near this city just sold for 310.00). 1 count allowed, MACE & METCAL#, ™m 12-e0]m" Real Estate Agents. 517 7th at. V JANTED— We want to bu Verat small HOUSES and LOTS in good I.cations, for cash. to snit custom We also_want a small ABM near Washington; will give $4.000or $5,000 D. L. WELLS & CO., Corner of 13th and cet streets, over nh 27 White's Store. N_EXPESIENCED COOK WISHES A SIT- UATION in @ private family or restaurant. Callon Mr. NEAL, 1sth street,No 313. mh5 5.0.00 jandea CLotnine of alle doncripe t tions for which a fair price will be + 485 7th, corner E it. Jan 19-3m* Wane Dit WANTED!!! WANTE ENTLEMEN.LA . FANCY STOREKEEPERS AND OTHERS, Who would like to engage tn an easy, light and ere aemall ontlay is only re- id where those Sees the same can commence at onre, to cal M. PRINOE’S Stamping Depot. 351 F str ud be tanght his new met! of Stamping, so ple that a chi can at once undertake any j} Bein, 6 only practical Stamper here, we can fnrnia! complete instruct.on 9018, cushions. compost- tions and stamps by the dozenor hundred. This is achance for any one wishing to make money b: all outlay. 381 wantep. WANTED. ANTED. 381 WILLIAM PRINCE The Pioneer of Stamping, having new facilities for fall and . STAMPING Has red hig, price, to six CENTS, PER WIDTH ier SKIRTS and PANTALETS. CLOAKS. CAPES, BACQUES, YOKES, BANDS, PINCUSHIONS, SLIPPERS, dc., stamped by the job. Weare weekly in receipt of the latest designs, and by the aid of a ne we are pi ed fo stamp any pattern b aght us, As we are the only practical Stampers her willing tocome down. Ladies need not tra’ city over to get cheap Stamping, when the: come to the oat plats for an assortment terns not excelled in New York. WILLIAM PRINCE, 3*1 F street, opposite Patent Office. Embrotdered Yokes, Bands, Flannel Skirts, and 8 ‘ls, for sale. pols ANTEB —SECOND HAND FURNITURE, Also. MIRRORS, CARPETS, BEDS, BED- DING snd HOUSEFURNISHING GOODS of covery deecription. B. BUOHLY, 406 7th street je 8-tf between d and H. east side. w Patterns of 1 the can Pat TO YONTRACTORS. ROPOSALS will be received by the subscriber til WEDNESDAY, the 18th instant. to improve Congress street, between Road street and West street. The proposals must state separately, first, the price per yard for grading: second. the price per yard for guttering. and that for reguttering; third. the price per foot for curbi: ani that for recurbing, fonrth the price per yard for graveHin the surface of that part of seid street, the grave! to be ten inches high at the center with a gradual slope to the height of four inches at the entter line, The grade must be strictly according to the one directed by the Surveyor, and must not be gravelled until it is approved of by that officer. All the materials and workmanship must be of the cs quality, or they will net be accepted or id for. 77 oxals will be received at the same time f«r Precisely # similar imprevement of that part of Lingan street, which lies between Prospect and Ist street 7st HENRY ADDISON, Mayor. FreCruan 0.8 CLEANSING FLUID! WILL REMOVE ALL STAINS CAUSED BY GREASE, OIL, ICE CREAM, PUNCH, LEMONADE, CHAMPAGNE, &c., Frov KID GLOVES and WOOLEN GOODS. without impairing the color or leaving any un- pleasant smell. For saleby aie H. XELO' 30 side, 1 9th and lth streats, Pe Oe aesinatens D0. apo-Im* TALIAN CHEESE, Just received. GANESTRALO CHEESE, CACCIO CAVALLO CHEESE, N. W. BURCHELL, corner Mth and F streets, mh6é under Ebbitt House. J MPOBTANT NOTICE—To the people of Wash- ington and the public generally.—Cabinet Making and Upholstering, Repairing and Reno- ee as caste ution til evel areeeeee ortes 3 “ 7 Manhed to with thanks, ke, at Ne. 593 Ea. it “mh 37 2 6th streets, Was! ‘ton. between 43: and st win’ ; ee R | —25.. ‘tra choice Hardy perpetual eae Hise ORNAMENTAL PLANTS and SHRUBS, FRUIT TREES, &c..kc. The best kinds k: in Europe merica. A. R- DIN. Florist Jiath, corner of M, Washington, D. 0, mm > dersigned, do res) Hy ri od the public in general TABLISHMENT ce the tae Thomas MeGulre, a! . No. 478 8th Seen wekenen D and FE. Wewould feel ha to friends give us % call, as wo Intend to a! re entire aatintactfon a} shee se A sonable as any as je Hikewise call attention tom Hall over our Shop that Teasoumbl: is for rent on je terms. w & MURPHY, _mb 3.1m" ae Horseshoers. W EPDine PRESENTS. SILVER TEA SETS, SPOONS, FORKS AND FANCY SILVEE WARK, SUITABLE FOR WEDDING PRESENTS. M. W. GALT & BRO., Jewellers, 364 Ponnsrivaaia aveaue. Qie CAKE, OorTL MEAL, i a Every one owning @ horse should nse the Above articles, especially at this season of the year, SEED OATS. A ol artcle for sale; the very best in the market. FLOUB, MEAL, MILL FEED, BALED HAY, For sale low, in quantities to suit, by W.M.GALT & CO., mh 16-tf Corner Ind. ave and Ist street. Wate Wax. COLORED WAX. WAX LEAVES, for making the Water Lilly, Rose, Fucia, Passion Flower, sad Vamelia. DBY COLORS, all kinds, ab. SPIRITS TURPENTINE, BRIGATING, and TELUMINATING OTL, AL OIL. OOAL OIL LAMPS, WINDOW and LOOKING GLass, BRUSHES of every description, MIXED PAINTS to order. ERROR Sr Para aero oes, ba *, ee $04 Ninth strest, For BENT—Three-story new HOUS) ing 6 rooms and cellar. Rent moder: to JOHN McUARTHY, corner Ma:sachu: hue anc 2d street e- ap9ot* ; OB RENT—A vew BBIUK HUUSK, containin five rooms, located at rear of premises No. 174 2d street west. pear aya Chureh. premises to T. J. DOUGHTY. FIVE ROO. together Apply on ap 9 3t* SWOR RENT—Kither separate or itable ‘or housekeeping, furnished or unfurnished, to genteel families. Apply at No. 358 North Capitol street. apd-2t* [°08 RENT—Two FURNISHED ROOMS. ono on the Ist floor, and the other on the 2d floor, suitable for housekeeping. Inquire at No street, corner of L. ap Fe RENT—A new FRAME HOUSE, contain- ing six rooms, on 19th street. between D and KE. Pleasontiy situated. Inquire on tne premises. ap 9-3t" roe SALE—The beer situated BARBER SHOP in Georgetown; doing a good business. The proprietor toengage iuother business. Inquire at 136 Bridge street. Georgetown, D.C. ap 9-st* ‘UK KENT—A BRICK HOUSE, fitted up for a erecery Store, on sth street and Rhode [-tand avenne ae, at the corner of 15th and M strect, to BERNARD FITZPATRICK, apo dt" NT— £ on Penasy! and 6th streets, oppo- site National Hotel. ap 9-8t* "Pho LEI—A tour story BRICK HOUSE with brick stable and grounds On the corger of 13th street ani Marviand avenns. Apply to T WHEELER, No. 393 G street, between 3d and $55 streets. ap o-4t* ro BKENT—A de: bie MOUSE on B street, near the coruer of 34, in the rear of Charles Hotel. containing eight rooms, water Possession given immediately. Reat month FoR: LE—A SODA FOUNTAIN (Sylvester's patent) complete. with Jugs and Bottles. Ao- Hy at Cigar Store. 4673, lith street. Alan, two ter KNISHED ROOMS wanted immediately; ap 9 3t* FY SALE—A small FANCY and LIGHT DRY GOO STORE, situated ina first rate loval- Will be disposed of ta a cash cns- crifice, asthe owner is unable to at- Rent ef store, with dwelling tend to it per month. Valine about $900. Apply immediately at 331 18th street, in the grecery. or RENT—A nicely furnished seven-room uae. rn UL Prilee’ — and 2th ‘0 ® stual wi ow lalate rend. WITMER, Fee RENT—FRAME HOUSE. on 3th street. ba- tween @ and P ats.. containing 6 rooms. Apply at 242 7th street north. B.C. HEWETT, Flour and Feed 5 ap7-3t* Fo RENT—Aneat BRICK HOUSE, containing 6 rooms, with gasand water,on north K,ncar 9th st. west. Inquire of JOS. F. KELLEY Real Estate Agent, office 363 8th st. west, near north I 4treet. ap 7-3" FS SALE OR RENT—Foor new th: tory BRICK HOUBES pleasantly situated near Smithsonian lostitate. containing water and cas. For particulars apply to FENWICK & STUART'S Sash. Door and Blind Depot, at 7th street Bridge, ap 7-3t™ (OR RENT—Soevera! small and medium sized HOUSES. FORSALE—A number of HOUSES, ranging in price from $30 to $3000 Aiso. one fine BUILDING LOT, running back to a paved alley. For terms apply at STARR'S Agency Of- fice, 499 K street north. near Sth. ap? Im™ 0 LET—A HOUSE with foar or six rooms ie ee quire 32% north B st., Capitol Hill. a (OR SALE—One two-story and attic BRICK BUILDING, with two story extension. on 12th street west, near Pa. avenne, with or withent th Reason of sale. apg ort Seven eligible BUILDING LOTS, illege of Laurel, on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. Will be sold at s great bargain Apply toT. N. YOUNG, corner of 8th and as Washingto ap 5-6t* ro RENT—Two HOUSE}. 5 rooms, s on 19th st., bet. Q and R. Rent will be | good tenant. Also, one on L st.. bet. ISth ani containing 7 rooms, ae 242. oth, Inquire corner 2th and I sts.. First Ward. aps 5t* Fe RENT—The ST#RE recently occupied by coomis & Mayhew, No 346 Penna. Wash- ington Building. Also. Offices No, 3 floor; 9 and 11. second floor; and 16. third floor. For terms apply to JOHN H. SEMMES, Seaton House. aps-def Vey FAR FOR SALE, containing 104 acres,onthe old Annapolis stage roal. Prince (reorg: Md., about ten miles from Washington. imp: by a Frame Dwelling of #ix rooms, stable, and peach orchard of about £0)trees. The land is well wooded and watered, and supposed to be on the line of the proposed canal from Annapolia to Washington. Roriy after 4 0’clock at B MOR- SELL’S, Louisiana avenue, near 7th street, or by letter to WM. F. FABisSH, No. 4™4 }ith st. east. ap 5-6t" OR SALE Some of the most desirable PRO- PERTY ever offered in Washington city for lots for residences or business pur poses, on Square 375, on 9th, 0th. and H sts. north. and many lets ou Grant street, which street runs threuch the center of the square, from 9th to lWth street west. For particulars inquire at office, 490 H st., bet. sth and 9th sts., back of the Patent Office,atlanit 5 o'clock p.m. All conveyancing and stamps at the cost of the purchaser mh 30 tf JAS. TOWLES, Property Ag FS RENT—One nice three story BRI HOUSE. on New Jersey avenue, bet. Fand G sts., containing 9 rooms, with large yard and gaa, Possession given immediately. Inquire of W.C. J on bias - corner of 9th ‘and L streets north. mh 27-1m* Fo SALE—The LEASE for cight years, with the improvements snd Furnitures of the EU- ROPEAN HOTEL. on the cerner of Pennsylvania avenue and lith street. If the above is not sold on er before the Ist of April, there will be a catalogue sale soon thervafter, of which dune notice will be given. The Hote! is doing agooa business, and the only reason for selling ison account ofill health of Se ceemare.. ae nquire on the premires. mb 21 tf z P. EMRIOR. Foe BALE—Three new HOUSKS, with 5 rooms each, on 12th street, near Maryland avenue. Terms: $2 cash; balance $2) per mouth One on C street, near 13th, with $ rooms; two small Houses Virginia avenue, near 10th street; one new 10 rooms, on 12th street, near G mall Brick, with 6 rooms, on 13th large three cy! Brick House, 0th street, near jarge Frame House, with 8 rooms, on L street, near 10th street. ‘The four last deseribed houses are desirably loca- ted in the nortbern part of the city. Apely to GEORGE W. HAUPTMAN, 512 lth st., third door north of Pa. av. mh 19-1m \HE FURNITURE OF A FIRST GLASS Boarding House, together with a LEASE of the property for sale, on reasonable terms. Sick- ness the cause of selling. Inquire on the premises, ap 4-6t 24 door north of Penna. av. 439 Penn. avenne, mh 13-1m* [V25. STERN VV E_HAVE SEVERAL NICE HOUSES FOR Thanks the ladies for the liberal patronage W RENT—Furnished or upf{urnished, in the they give her, and is pleased to see that her city and Georgetown, HOOP SKIRTS give such satisfaction. th ie canes te ladies that she has on GENUINE FRENCH CORSETS, hich she is prepared to sell at the lowest “Hoop, ‘Shirts and Under Garments ade at hortest notice. © JHiaud sce at 512 7th st, bet. Dand K. ap 3-6t* 'E ANGLER, Wi 5 E OOMPLE® Lane eee ‘alton. 4 Angler's riend jand-Book of Angling, Epheme: be Plates. ‘Sa: Fly La en Bigg ey pn with perior Roosevelt. an FRANCK TAYLOR, Tos OTR FRane rst ja 0-60" Sacers thoes pri wre Hal, ot ¢ WNMAN & GREEN, felstf os 15 Intelligencer Building. COR SALR—A threo-story BRICK HOUSE with ‘rame Building in Tear, vacan' us joining This is located on North Capitol sani beg escent wile ETRPHENS ¢ COe359 Paavenue, inns tf Crs. Bate Corner Pennsylvania av. and lith street. Over Nagle’s Auction a eg ce! 5 hs 5 5 ‘These Halls are ge and spacious. the premises. of Feri er* SPPtY on the Premiees. TOUR & 00. csr CROCKERY AND GLASS WAR! Tn addition te our stock of fine CHINA, | oROC HY wed G WARE, stu thee of VOMMON WARE st very ine . o BW. ate mh 31-606tif* 604 Odd AUCTION SALES. (For other Auction Sales see fourth page.j AUOTION SALES. TAIS AFTERNOUS AND TO-MORROW, ¥ JAS. U. Mc@ULKS & O0., Anctionsors. D AT AUCTION.” ! , Apr IT, stroeta. i goustet ot two two-story and w halt Frome Build: ‘Ferme : One-third cash; balance in wa and twe by a deed trust on Conveyancing and st-cips at deposit of & truck off. UWLING . Auct. Y GBEEN & WILLIAMS, Awctionrers, LE THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE, BASEMENT AND LO’ ny He T. fronting on Lith between Gand H streets morta, at Public Anrtion. On WEDNESDAY, the 18th inst.. at 5°; o'clock Pp. m., weoshall sell, in front of the ing 15 feet fre ut by 70 feet dee: ments, on Lot —. = Square aro 7, . cars. aud a short dis. he Port Office, Luterior, State, and Louse formerly occupied S. District Attorney. and jocat minutes’ walk of Bow occupied by F. K: oe yy, EN & WILLIAMS. Austionsers » Esa. If casnc Balauce in 6and12 months, No. 526 corner 7th and D streets. of trust on the premises. All conveyancing and revenue stamps at the cost of the $10 down when the property is apliwimw GREEN & WILLIAMS, Aucts. & WILLIAMS. Auctior ® No, 426 corner 7th and D streets. F LOTS IN SEVENTH STBEETS KAST, a DOTION INESDAY, the lit inst thal sell om the premises. Lote 30. in Square 873, having good fronts This property offers creat inducements to location is very deirable, making It a good invertment for any one wishin to locate on the Navy Yard be sold and subdivided to suit parchasers. *Terms. One-third cash: balance tn6 and 12 menths secured by a deed of tru conveyancing and revenne purchasers § ape d B* GREEN OBANCERY SALE BOUNDE? BY SOUTH M D WE = DELAWARE AVE.,(ISLAND,) AT viriue of a decree of the Supreme Court of the ict of Columbia, pronounced in cause No. mnel Pumphrey et al are com- tiliam Downs et al are defend- undersigned, trustees. will omer for sale. . the Ist day of May. 1533. at Se’clock purchasers, as the The above tote wil) equity, wherein Sa; plainante, and W ps at the cost of the on TUBSDAY 6.7.8, 9. 10, 11, 12, IN & WILLIAMS, Auction vere NO. 526 corner 7th and Dsreets. SEVEN FRAME BUILDINGS AND LOTS ON L STREET SOUTH. BETWE EAST. aT PUBLIC AUOTL On WEDNESDAY, P m.. we shall sell, on Square North of Square No. 853, with the imp: ments. consisting of Se’ be sold separate or togethe Terms: One-third cash; balance six, twelve and eighteen months. secured by a deed of trust on the emises. All conveyancing and revenne stampa the cost of the purchaser. ece of property when sold ‘Terms prescribed by decree: One-third of : chase meney for ¢ ct Ags Jot in cash. and residue in equal instalments at six and twelve months. evi- denced by purchasers’ notes. carrying interest, se- Premises; or all cash, at op assentof the trust neon the ratifi a AND 6TH the ith inst , at 5% o'clock cured by a lien en the the premises, Lot No 1, im tion ef purchaser, with one-third cash, a1 of the sale by the court. $25 must be of the hammer on each lot knocked complied with in five days from th the property will be resold at ri faulting purchaser or purchasers. Co) and stamps = we Buildings, will jay of sale. or 7 $% down om each ix & WILLIAMS, Ancts, BY WABDWELL & HAYS, Aucts.; Georgetown. PERIOR HOUSEHOL® FURNI- AvOTLION IN GEORGETOWN if DAY MURNING, April izth, at 10 o'clock. T shall seil, at the resi f ti David English, No 29 Ist street west, High add Potemac streets, G: collection of superior Furniture, haser er purchasers ES EB. WIULIAMs, WM. JOHN MILLER, GREEN & WILLIAMS, Ancts, S412 OF QUARTEEMAST. ASHING TON. D. C., April 10, 1855, Public Auction, at 221 Pennsyl- DAY, April 14, 1336, the Ww Will be sold at vania avenne,on SATi BR following articles pertaining QUARTERMASTER’S PROPERTY, &e, &O yards Matting, 2 Uhandeliers., ie asmall quantity of Erasers, Window Sha les, a Terms: Cash, in Governm embracing tn R od Cane 6% octa’ + mad inane Gate eee Re Walnut Parlor Suite, ten pieces nut Etagere, with mirror back d Lace Curtain , Brassels and other Carpets Mirror, with brackets and Suites of Brocatelle English and Ameri Large Gilt Frame * Fine Walnut Writing Cabinet Mahogany and Walnut Sofas and Chairs Walnut and Mahogauy Parlor Tables dsome Mantel Orname: Arm Chairs, Massive Gas funds. US INGALLS, id A ctionsers, 26, corner 7th and D streets. IMPROVED REAL ESTATE SALE, At the cor- ner of north B aud 8th street east, at Public Aac- i n THURSDAY, the 2th inet ™., we shall sell. on the in Square No. a%. This te Chandeliers and Gas Arm and Reception Chairs Mahogany Dining Tables, Sideboard Elegant Decorated French China Dinner Set, 230 pieces French China Tea Set, Fine Silver-plated Tea Set, 6 Plated Oastor and Urn, Fine Glassware Table Cutlery and Table Cutlery generally Oak, Mali set, Walnut and Mahogany Chamber ts Gapsrir Curled Hair Mattresses and Feather eds nt Redding, Walnut Wardrobes e Chamber Sets lcleth Straw Matting; Clocks wi other Stoves, Cooking Requisites, &c. WARDWELL & HAYS. Aw Cc. W. BOTELER, Sales + At 534 o'clock p. mises, all of Lot No. 1, tisina besatiful loca- hci invite the attention of buyers to the One-fonrth cash; balance in 4,12 and 18 ha. A deed giver and deed of trnst taken. All convevanciDg ano revenue stam 90 down when sold. GREEN & WILLIAMS, Ancts. ILLIAMS, Anctioneers. (0, $26, corner 7th and D streets. FIRST CLASS BUILDING LOTS. Fronting on between north E and F sts., SDAY, the 12th instant. at 6 sell, on the premises, Lote N juare 623. having > ches front, ruaping back 125 feet deep t. Persons will findit to their adva taze to attend the above «ale. : One-third cash; balance in 6 and of trust on the prem- All conveyancing and revenue stamps at the cost of the purchaser. $50 down on each lot when id GREEN & WILLIAMS, ‘at the cost of the B* GBEEN : New Jersey avenue, K. WALSH & ©0., Auctioncers No. 255 Penna. ave., corner 10th street. LARGE CATALOGUE SALE OF THE EURO- N_ BOTEL, SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ND PEN . months. secured by a det WILLIAMS, Auctioneers. No. 526 corner7th and D streets. SALE oF VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPER NEW HAMPSHIRE AVENUE AT PUBLIC AUCTION. On THURSDAY the 12th instant, at 5's o'clock m , we shail sell. in front of the This lot has been su Improved by four two-story frame dwellings, each containing 5 rooms, and shire avenue. between nu Bhinehart's wharf. alf cash; balance in 6 and 12 months. interest fromday of sale. A de: oftrust taken. All conveyan nnd revenue stamps at the cost of the purch Su) will be required te be house is knocked off. Title indisputable, a GREEN & WILLIAMS, Ancts, Y JAMESC. McGUIRE &CO., Auctioneers. SALE OF CHOICE OIL PAINTINGS, KNOWN COLLECTION, AT THE MS, ON THURSDAY EVsN- o'clock. ¢ 3 B* GREEN & : e'cleck, we will sell by catalogue, witheut reserve, for cash. the entire stock of the Eurovean Hotel, comprising the contents of 0 rooms. We enumer- One elegant Bosewood Piano, carved legs, Louis One fine Musical Clock, a great n Brussels, Three p! Wardrobes, Sofas, Ms Pictures, Lace Curtains and Bedstoass. Cottage Setts, Parlor aud Bedreom Shairs Dining Tables, Oak Dining Chairs Aitrasses. Feather remixes, Lot 5. bdivided and is ‘hades, Bureaus ‘sated on New Hamp- h F and G streets, near ‘illows, Bolsters 8, Blankets, Quilts, Counter- panes, Husk and Straw Mattrasses Parlor, Bedroo: id Ki Refrigerators, Together with given and a4. paid down when each AS THE RUGGLES AUCTION ROU ING, April 32, at 734 collection embraces Landscapes, Lake, Mountain, and Coast Scenery. of America and pe. Also. Romantic and Picturesque Views, as well as Uld Mills, Light-Honses, and Ancient Architecture, all in carved black walnut, giit. and velvet frames, and will be sold without reserve, The Paintings are now on exhibition. talogues to be had at the Auction Room: ¢@ JAS. C. McGUIRE & CU..A B* THOS. DUWLING, Auct.; Georgetown. SEHOLD FURNITURE AND ii CTS AT AUCTION. On FRIDAY MORNING, Apri 10 o'clock, I wiil sell, at the residence of BR. A. Phil ge street, near Congress The Bar contains a fine assortment of Liquors, Cut Gluss Decanters, Tumbiers. Mirrors, ings. one elegant wondeseri pt may sil complete, mn and Lease, siso Bar Fixtures, Kitchen Ranges, and Ceoking Apparatus, will sold together The sale will be continned from day to day, at the same hour. until the whole stock is disposed of . he fi te sale until the made known by applica- rs. R. WALSH & CO., Ancta. GREEN & WILLIAMS. Anctioneers. No. 526, corner of 7th and B streets. TRUSTEES SALE OF HOUSEHOL ON PENNSYLVANIA D AND 4% STRB DE. No. 439. aT PUBLIC AUCTI@. THURSDAY, the 12th instant, at 10 8. m., I shall seli, on the i by deed of trust to me from the subscriber, dated October the 1, ani and Sof Chattel ie District of Columbia, all the good be sold according to said deed umerate in part only: Piano, Cover, and Stool ‘arlor Suite, consisting of ten pieces Fine Marble top Centre Tables ‘rors and Whatnots Shades. Pictures, and Rockers Fine Dressing Bureaus, Bed: Wardrobes, Washstan Feather Beds, Pillows. B Sofa Bedstead, and a large q freer descri: tion to the auctionee: EXCELLENTHO EFFE TURE. &c., BETWEEN 3 lips, Ksq.. No. 114 Brid, 8. street, all of hie Furnitare, consisting of — Parior Chairs and Marbie-top Center Table Three-ply and Ingrain Carpets Redsteads, Bureaus, Chairs Mattresses. Lounge, Window Shades. &c. Morving Glory Parlor Stove and other Stoves Bronze Chandeliers and other Gas Fixtures Hatrack, Oi] Cloth. ac., & Aud many articles pot mentia med. HOMAS DOWLING, . Tables — Mirrors of trust in schedale BY JAS. C. McGUIBE & CO., Auctioneers. SALE OF AN KLIGIBLE LOT ON PENNSYL- ANENUE, BETWEEN 17TH AND R On MONDAY AFTERNOON, April 23, o'clock, on the premises, we sball sell the east re 1%, fronting 29 feet #4 inches avenue, north side, between i7th ith an average depth of about 100 olsters uantity of Bedding ay, Ingrain, and other Carpets. And a general assortment ef every description of Houreboid Furniture, which I of Lot7, tm Sau op Penpsylvant and Isth streets, feet. to a 20 feet alley. Ternis cash. Conyersncing 8.0. Mc nse ret st WF kas LEWIS & CO., Auetioneers. io. 307 Pennsylvania avente, A RARE CHANCE FOR SPECULAT deem unnecessary ‘WwW. 0. ALEXANDER. Trustee. GREEN & WILLIAMS, Aucts. Y¥ GBEEN & WILLIAMS. No. 526, corner at purchaser's ex- E th and D sts, north. LD FURNITURE ON L 8ST. NORTE EEN 9TH AND 10TH STS. WEST, 4 PUBLIC AUCTION. On THURSDAY, the 12th instant, at 10 o'clock m., We shall seil onthe premises, at house No. 03,& general assortment of Household Farai- rs. Sofas, Rockers, (: Dressing Bureaus, Cottage Washstands, Toilet Sets. Five Feather Beds, Pillows and Bolsters, Mat- tresses, ooking, Parlor and Chamber Stoves, Dining Ta- Window Shades and Kitchen Requisites, And many other articles too numerous to enume- GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctst 3 WILLIAMS, Auctioneers, Y GREER A yf LIA! ya 7) Store and Building, 29 feet front on y 139 feet to B street, including Ovens, with steam px ald call special atten- tien to this place as affording @ good chance for # iy {iewrs & CO., Aneta. SALE OF DAMAGED CORN. Chief Quartermaster’s Office, pest of Washinton, Will be sold at public aactior | tion of Brevet Lieutenant Colonel J.G.C. Q.M_,atéth street Wharf, Washington, D.C, on FRIDAY, April 20, J866, at 10 o'clock a. m., a ty of damaged Government Grain, 23.377 BUSHELS CORN, IN"SACKS, ‘The grain must be removed by purchasers within ten days from date ef sale. Terms : Cash in Gove: Brevet Major Gen. and let mechanical purpos large business. In . under the direc- Lee large quanti : 0 ACOOKING AND ‘DigiNG-hoom “URNA . Degrost's Eating Ho ae Rhstrest west, in the Center Market, at Pub= DAY, the 12th instant, at 11 o'clock . m.. WE shalt sell, on the premises, the Cook. House, Cooking Stoves, Dining Tabies. Chairs, Crockery, Corporation and Government Licenses, it funds. D. H. RUCKER, ef Quartermaster, pot of Washington MANKIN & DAVIS, sk. SIGN «ND ORNAMENTAL PatnteRs, oved to No. 323 south side of Penn. ave., _ 12th sts., next to Star office, GREEN & WILLIAMS, A: B* J. 0, McGUIRE 2 00., Auctionsers. by YS. I shall sell on SA A. BD. 1866, arse WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. WALL, STEPHENS & CO., 322 Penna. svenu Fi*2 PIOTUBES, The | fart are invited to ins CHROMOS, WATEI-COL abot ~ 327th street, opposite Patent Office. BIRDS. AND Nagie & Oo. wil! give t! wale of ir the eves of etooks