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“THE EVE LOCAL NEWS. Tar « Union’ G STAR. NEW Rees axp Trvcex.— ‘The members of Stam Engine Company No. 1 (Union) yesterday housed their new hose- carriage, just filme by Messrs. McDonnell & McDade, and they are highly pleased with The carriage has « spool of sufficient ca- pecity to carry one thousand feet of hose, set cb four springs, and bas four large wheels, nd b ithe modern improvements, inciu- cing choeks to both wheels and spool, which are easily worked from the driver's seat. The atetial, iron and wood, is of the best quality, ne while itis devoid of all superflous decora- tons, it is substantial in its structure, and neatly finished, the wheels being painted red, ped with black and a delicate line of white, nd the iron work black. The carriage has a comfortable seat for the driver, with wire work basket beneath for tools, &c. tended to be drawn by one horse, but has a tongue ready to be attached should it be deter- mined to ran it with two horses; and it is thought by some, should it be determined to attach a step behind it, so that fourmen may Tide on it, that this willbe necessary. Taken altogether, itis one of the best pieces of work of the kind yet seen in this city. and is credita- bie alike to the builders, the city, and the fire commissioners, The first new reel ordered for the paid de- psrtment was built by Ives, of Baltimore, but when thesecond appropriation for three hose Su) was made, the chief engineer (Mr. Sessford) and the commission- Ts, feeling sure that Wasnington mechanics could do as good work as could be done any- where else, made a contract with the firm Sbove named for the reels, and with Mr.G. R The other reels and truck are well under way,and doubtless the work ibe as good and substantial as that just Tees and truck of Hall for the truck. Sitseeqpees— A WPECKER.—iong Chase—Final Capture.— Yesterday morning a negro offered a keg of White lead tor sale to Mr. E.G. Keasey. on New York avenue, between 6th and 7th streets. Jt was suspected that he had not come honest- iy by the lead, and a county constable pro- posed to go with him to prove bis honest right Stepping ont of the store the negro pped the keg and ran, pursued by a nam- r To lighten himself for the chase, be threw away his hat, and stripped off and then ran with the swiftness of a y hound, leaving his pursuers far behind. rthe corner of 12th street and Pennsylva- nia Svenue, officer Britt joined in the cha: a got nearenough to strike the fugitive with lub by throwing it. Though the blow struck © Degro on the back of the head, it only had e eflect to increase his speed and he turned toward Murder Bay, and bad nearly reached noted locality when the officers threatened shoot him if he did not stop, which ended The negro was taken to the Central uardhouse, where he gave hi bnson, and said he got the keg of lead from hooner sunk in St. Mary’s county, Md. He said that his brother dived in‘o the sunken ves- sel and brought up four kegs of lead, and was crowned, and this keg was one of them. He said the pame of the vessel was the Swift. was no evidence cough doubis to the truta of the statement were expressed, and Justice Morsell held him tor a further hearing name as Frank - Diswuissep.—Yesterday evening at 6 o’clock ce Thompson, of the 3d Ward. called up the case of Mr. B. Cooley, who was charged with keeping a gambling house at the corner hand Dsts. Mr. Norris appeared for the ose. The prosecuting witness had been pres- ent but said his wife wasjlying very ill, and he lett the Central Guardhbouse betore the Justice ved. The only evidence was that of the | eticer who made the arrest, which amounted » very Little. The only articles obtaimed at the om ot the accused, that looked like anything ining tea gambling house, were a single ck of cards and a cribbage board, which are cles in common use with young ladies and nilemen in this, as well w= other large cities. Justice Thompson said he would like to nave | 2e evidence of the complainant, as certainly there was none given that would justify him in viding the case for court. staining a chirge of this sort toshow that accused is the proprietor at a honse kept that the apparatus for It is necessary in gambling purposes: mbling is kept there. and that it sort for gamblers. He decided to dismiss the ase with the understanding that if the prose- cuting witness shall appear hereafter to prose- cute Mr. Gooley will be on hand to make his eee -NIGHT.—Haight & Cham- bers colossal Circus and Equescutheatron, t trom New Orleans, opens for a brief sea- son of three nights at the foot of 6th street, near the avenue, this evening. The mounted band passed onr office this morning dis- coursed excellent music. The troupe of eques- trans, gymnasts, comedians, and other per- formers is said to be one of the most complete in the country. —— — DEALING WITH Minors. more and Baker arrested Edward L Pay, of the Seventh Ward, for purchasing old The cases were in vestigated by Justice Handy, who fired Mr. Fay one case and $5 in the other. ally are not cautious enouw, articles from minors. one Granp LARCENY.—Virginia Moore was ar- ed yesterday by Officer Sprague. of the h Ward, for the larceny of various articles of wearing apparel, the property of Jane . She was taken to the station house, and committed to jail for court by Justice THe Crecrs T esterday, officers iron trom minors. Dealers gener- zh when purchasing se CHARGE OF SHOOTING WITH KiL..—Heary Vermillion was arrested yester- day by Officer Anderson, of the Sixth Ward, upon & sharge of shooting, with intent to kill, The accused was taken before Justice Cull, and gave bail for a further hear- Frank Dant. —~ Petry LARCENY.—Yesterday, officer Bres- naban, of the Third Ward, arrested Kobt. Cov- ington, for the larceny of chickens, erty of John Jones, a dealer in the The chickens were recovered, and | ihe prisoner was committed to jail for court. THE Prize KING.—We hear thatSam Col- Iter and Barney Aaron will appear in ring co: tome at Seaton Hall to-night; a matter of inter- | humerous admirers who will be giad to take a look at them. ——_4—___— CHARGE oF HOG STzALING.—Thos. Talbert, colored, was arrested jast night, upon a charge ot stealing & sow, the property of Archer Kock. | He is held for further hearing by Justice Mor- ——— AN Enquiny.—Editor Star epzer for the Third Ward! I have been trying for some time to get his attention without suc- cess and sbould be glad to know whether or not he is defunct. —__—_4——— THE CORRESPONDENT who writes us con- cerning alleged indecent conduc’ keeper to a lady customer, had better state the case to the police. Is there a Scay- Svussceizer. t of © shop- MARRIED, On the 4th inst., b: ADAM KOWAL, ROWALD—TRacY. Rev Father Wali ‘IBAOY, both of this city. re ee On Sth of Septem! A he 25th year of bi The friends of ti quested to attend ber, BARNERD eo. September Sth after a psin‘nl il!ness, and beloved child of William ani 2 years. ot stay was dnort yo repare for death — follow day morning. to which the relat: ot tbe family are invited to attend: Unt q and 6th, Island. [{Baltimor: Pspers please copy. a * k m , on Wednesday the infeantu: GIVEN we of Harry and menths ans 10 di The funeral « Ez Fannie Burr. aged 1) aye it take place from the residence of 45 I street, between e Tth instant, family are in- Sth instant, LOUISA LUCAS wife of the late Heary Lucas, aged 52 pears The friemts and acquain: invited to attend her fu Grace Uburch, at 3 o'clock. © ee trier mori o'clock. friends Vited to attend, —— LUCAS. Ontne meee are respectfully al to morrow, from ECOND-HAND © st ALBERT W go sale cheap DLEY fsurant, Penn's avenue, between I7th and 13th AL NEW cived. whieh we otter solnes tages Ld "WG. METZERO AND BUILDERS. hstreet west, between D and E Al 48D = HA A north Orders solicited” : CURING'S L D PRACTICE OF LE- a: CRLATIVE ASSEMBLIES, Cuani a ‘eriiamentary ‘actice. Barlei, lative Guide. Jerterson CITY ITEMS. —o—— THE nEST riaceto buy School Books is at the store of Jno. T. Burch (late Bropny & Burch) corner Ninth and D streets. 2 Suarzs of Brady's Gymnas sale a til the 104 rice $3. gymnasiam will be ® permanent institute—Brady instructor. ———_e—__. Rarriz —A raffle for asplendid Gold Watch ‘Will take place at Miller's Saloon, 438 Peni sylvania avenue, Saturday evening, Sept. 8 at 6 o'clock. ——_e—_—__ SItver-PLATED Spoons, Forks, Gobletts, Cups, Oastor Stands, Knives, Knxpkin Rings, only One Dollar. at Prigg’s Dollar Jewelry Store, No. 438 Pennsylvania avenue, near 4s street ——-e——— Br TRUE To Your Teets and they will be true to you. Never will you need false ones, if you use the Sozodont, morning and evenin; it imparts indestructibility to the enamel, keeps it white and spotiess, and wonderfully improves the Breatb. ennai Wuat Doctors, Ministers, and Professors think of them.—“I recommend their use to public speakers.”— Rev. E. H. Chapin. “1 have never changed my mind respecting «Brown's Bronchial Troches” from the first, excepting to think better of tha’ which I began thinking well of."—Rev. Henry Ward Beecher. “Great service in subduing boarseness.”—Rer. Daniel Wise, New York. «The Troches are a staff of lite to me."—Prof. Edward North, President of Hamilton College, Clinton, N. Y. “A simple and elegant combination for Coughs, ete.”— Dr. G. F. Bigelow, Boston. aa Corns, Bunions, Bad Nails, Vascular Ex- cresences, Warts, Moles, &c., successfally treated by Dr. White, Surgeon Chiropodist, 424 Penn. av.. between 44 and 6th streets. Of- fice bours from Sa m. to5 p. m., and 6 to Sp. m. No charge for consuliation. SSS es Boots AND SHOES, with improved shanks, are comfortable, durable, and snug fitting. Orders promptly attended to by John Strott, basement National Hotel, Washington, D. C. All work warranted. Orders respectfully so- hested. —_»—___. PENNIES can be had in auy quantities at the Star office counter ne a BY GOOD 8. CHEAPER THAN THE CHEAPEST, at LANSBURGH & BRO.’S, 376 AND 515 SEVENTH STREET. We have just received— | Wcases best CALIOOES, at 18 and 20 cents, S cases beautifal DELAINES which we shall sell at 30 cents, S cases and bales of Bleached and Brown COT- TONS. These Goods were bonght at the manufactu- rer’s,and we shall offer them at retail at what we paid for them by the case. 150 pieces new and beantiful FALL DRESS GOODs, allof which have been bought at auction. we pieces Plain, Figured, Colored and Black AL. PACAS, at a great sacrifice. SILKS, SILKS, | Black and Colored, from $1.10 up. 20 bales White and Colored FLANNELS, of every erade @ur LINEN DEPARTMENT is now complete, and we effer— Splendid 54 Brown LINEN TABLE CLOTH at 75 cents. Large FBINGED TOWELS. at 25 cents. LINEN DIAPERS, NAPKINS, DOYLIES, and al! other Linen Housefurnishing Goods, 130 pieces IBISH LINEN. from fine to superfine, 10-4 beavy Bleached LINEN SHERTING, 31.35, 0 pairs 10-4, 114 and 12 4 BLANKETS, lease ine Colored CAMBRIOS, at 15 cents. 100 BALMORAL SKIBTS, very cheap, SHAWLS, SHAWLS, 1N GREAT VABIETY, We have positively the largest, cheapest, and best selected stock of DBY GOODS in the city, and we invite the attention of the public. as we will not be undersold. All Goods guaranteed as represented, LANSBURG & BBO., sel 375 and 515 Seventh street. R EMOVAL. REMOVAL, J.P. DENNIS, COACHMAKER, » to inform his customers and the public that he has REMUVED from. nd. on 6th street. to Nos. 293 eet, between 13th aud Lith streets, south side cf Pennsylvania avenue. posite Grover's Theatre 8 his facili greater than in his old location, he can do oF inall its branches and build new work as CHEA!’, DURABLE, and inas GOOD STYLE as y Coachmaker in the country. He hopes by em- ass mechanics, and using erial, together with strict merit and receive a fair sep3 eo2m COAL tii tention to business, to are of patronage. COAL!! ley BED ASH, $9 ED ASH, So.” $ Rest quality WHITE ASH, $875 Warranted 2,240 lbs. tothe ton. Delivered in apy partof the city. Orde left Hume 0" Market Ean F streets, 2 per cent. saved by baying your WOOD at BAUM'S. c. M. su 25-lm* Tth st., bet. E and F. Island. URE CIDER VINEGAR, WHITE MUSTARD Pare oe Green Ginger, with a full assortment of re Spices, for sale bY eGan & PEREIE, _ a0 90-6 corner E and 9th street T= WESTEBN UNION TELEGRAPH OOM- PANY. New York, August 28, 1356, The Western Union Tel th raph Company, asthe result of recent negotiations, ha’ ing secured itions to the extent of its lines, feels wai ed at this time in offering to the public, in accordance with || matured plan, the bene- we fits arising from increastne facilities and uninter rupted telesraphic communteation between all parts of the country, im an equitable and discrimi reduction of rates to liberal patrons of the te’ graph; and it is hoped and expected that the ad- tages to be gained by the adoption of a uni- ‘elegraph bystem, and the removal of bar- sto wnbroken Commnunication—caused by and di bem ee in- ! Timanent benefit ing increased reliah:lity, will enable the mpany to offer trom tine to time additioual in- ducements to the commercial Looe On actual payments for this line made after Sep- tember Ist, 1366, during any single month, by avy incividwal, firm or eorporation, for fr/ectaphing (on bis er their legitimate business), the follow: ing rebates will be paid by this Company : On payments during the month of $50 anid less than $200.5 per cent. | ,,0n payments during the month of $200 and less than $500, per cent. On» paymente during the month of $500 and less than $1.000, 15 per cent. On peyments curing the month of $1,009 and less than $1,100, 20 per eent. On payments during the month of @1,500 and less than $2 002 25 per cent. Oa peyments during the month of $2,000 and up- ward, 30 per cent. Prin applica‘ions for rebates will be fur- Bished by Office Managers, whicu, being signed by the appiicant, and endorsed as to correctness by the Manager, may be forwarded tothe Secretary of the pany. who will thorize payment for the amount found to be due in accordance with the forrgoing schedule, J.B. Wan au So President. 8’ AMERICAN SPORTSMAN, one vol- ume. The Dead Shot, 3 Marksman. Prac- Heal Treatise on Shooting. Thoughts en Hunt- ing. by Bec®ford; London, The Sportsman and hi Dog; Loudon as and Sporting Rifle, by Stonebenge; Lond: ‘he Gun aod HM Boge, th Mai ement. oe more Dink« Mayhew Hutchinson on the Dog, edited by Frank F. ter. Oj Sporteman’s Manual; London.” Oreven's Young we3 WEANOK TAYLOR. EOALCOMAIN B—Now French . D ting heey Wood. Silks ie. al Sm i most beautiful tings. Tact a, he hee aay con ar the city, wholesale and retat 10th st., bet. D and _suls-eolm* Mra. MARTIN, late of London. 8 OLD; UN D> tplendid Saadie ges il be sold at ra- it Wall & Co, betwen Sth ead KING & KEYES. on a 10 o'clock avei Sewoor BooKs. THE PLACE TO BUY THEM. At BALLANTYNE'S, 496 BEVENTH STAEET, NEAE B. Ts OF INTERNA- wah Lae edition, 1383 with motes A n Teuviinen rast FARCE S660 57 MENT OF .F br; joes ‘ot ou W. @. METZEROTT & 00, WANTS. Ww TED—-AGABDENER. Apply to PHILIP cent » Tth street road, near Ist toll gate. > - FOR SALE AND RENT. RENT—The ATORE unde: Metropolitan FR pext to the star Uffice Por tors ac. i. re asply oC B BAKER Star OR ier” ANTED—A WET HU: \ at 367 3 oe WANED PMMEDIATELY A goed Gormas EBEB, . onaten = at Bio. 3346 7th treet, bot room W45t AD experienced COOK, eres- ieee gnbely, 26 EB otreet, near _ WaArtTED- t 520, 1 2dand E sts. north, Pep RE Ry — ae — Lad E_CUITERS AND STON ED—Ton or twelve good Stonecutters sone Can obtain immediate employ- ment, at $4.0 perday, by applying at the new stone church now bet: 5 oy ‘built on High street. n ee5 or Hes WANTED—An wi of nine or ten rooms, wi cation between 10th Dorth. houre be ri its, @ permanent’ obtain Address stating location and termi ANTED—To rent, two good BOOMS and Ww KLICHEN, with ater So family without with particulars, to - yey “ W ANTED—A Colorist ie cos WORK from a Photogr: tween the hours of ld and4,at 4 Gand H WwW ANTED IMMEDIATELY—An experienced COOK for @ public institution; a middie- Aged woman preferred. either white or celored, Apply auy das before 12 m. at 423 Sth street. be- tween K aud F. se 6-5t* WARTED first-class TINNER and SHEET vyY IRON WORKER APP’? immediately to 0, WOODWARD: & SON. No, 318 Penn. avenue, between With and Jith ets. se4-3t W ANTEP—A& GISL to cook, wash and iron for a family of five persons. Goel wages will be — fbauire at 524 Maryland avenue, Island. ne vd V / ANTKD—To rent, by October Ist with from eight to ter room erma- rent tenant. Location desired between and Jsth west. and Pa avenue and L street north, Avett or address W. HAMILTON, 627th street. Builder's D se4att W NTED—A young MAN. ina clothing store, to act as salesman. Must be thorourchly competent to take firet-class measures for custom wor Nore others need apply. A_native pre- ferred. Address ‘Clothing Man,” Washingt on, D.C . stating references and salary expected, se 4 St" 7 ANTED—By a respectable young girl, a SIT- W UATION todo chamberwork and plain xew- ing, Address a notetoJ H , Star office. se3 V ANTED—An UNFURNISHED HOUSE, for axmall family, eligibly situate’. with mod- ern im vements Poss on desired by the lat of October Add:ess Post Office Box 455. se3 7t* W 4ASTED—A cood COOK ; German preferred Apply at FRED. FREUND'S Confectionery 97 Bri HOUSE, gestreet, Georgetown, au 31-6t™ V 7 ANTED—An oxperienecd WOMAN to take chatge of children. Good references re- ovired. Apply at 361 H street, two doors from lth. eu 31-tf V ANTED IMMEDIATELY—We want 920 acres of LAND in Cass Fea Til. apply forthwith to Room No, 10, Federal Block, corner 7th ano F ste, HENRY & WALKER, au 3l-lw* Attorneys, Ww ANTED—By a respectable woman a SITUA- TION as first class Cook in a Boarding House or Bestaurant ddress Box No, 10 Star Office. au 3s V ANTED—Gold and Silver Watches, Ladies and Gents” ioe er any articles of valne, at R, FULTON & CO. ‘awnbrokers, 502 9th 18. Corks, ANTEP Alse. MIRRORS. OARPETS, BEDS, BED- DING and HOUSEFURNISHING GOODS of every B. BUOHLY, 606 7th street, jente hotween G and H. east side ee, FOR SALE AND RENT. FOR SALE—A FARM of 300 acres, in Orange ceunty. Va . near the Orange and Alexandria Railroud, Will be sold very low if early uppli- cation is mac J.T COLDWELL & CO. corner Penn. avenue and ud — THREE LOTS on 1ith street east, E and F north, containing abont two thousand square feet. One of the lots has on it a nice two story Brick House. T. COLDWELL & 00O., se 4-€03t Corner Penn’a av. and Lith st. Fe SALE—The STOCK and GOOD WILL ofa Grocery, Provision and Liquor Stere. STORK and FIXTURES reut. Rent $15 per month. Inquire on the premi jo. 6 @ - Opposite B.«& Depot. Satisfactory re: 8 given for selling. Be 3.0t* FO8,S4L8-27,000 FEET OF GROUND. on 16th street, enclosed, and improved with Frame HOUSE. Will be ‘Apply to ©. B. BAKEK. Star Off nde ty OB RENT—Four Furnished or Unfurnished ROOMS. (second bee a at 467 13th street, nm is near Est. The locatio; the most desirable in Washington sel lw F°% RENT—With or without farniture, that desirable BRIOK RESIDENCE, 151 Wash- ington street, Georgetown, with 12 ro ms, gas, and fine side lot. Apply.on the premises _8e 4-003t* id cheap. Fo RENT—A fine FRAME STABLE for six horses, with carriage-house and hay loft, rit- uated on seers, Alley, bet. 9th and 10th sts, Apply at 393 KE street, bet. 9th and 10th GEORGETOWN ADVER’MTS N KW AND CHEAP FALL GOODS, AT MIL- LER'S. 101 BRIGE STREET, GEORGE. TOWN —6 000 yds. fall Calicoes, at 15, 18%, 20, 22, 62h and 28 cts ;2.€0 yds Flannels, at 40, 45 7 S87, 100 ‘ds, Bh 1 23. at 15, 18%, 20, 25. Flannels, Dress Goods in variety Bimeres. Housekeeping Good apo Notions. We will now be receiving constant supplies of FALL GOODS, which we aredeter- mined to sell cheap. The public will find it great- ly to their advantage to examine our stock before purcharing, BENJAMIN MILLER. au 14-lm* | OF CHINA TEAS | tt, UNSURPASSED FOR STRENGTH, FLAVOR AND CHEAPNESS, Ar tue Connex oF 14TH anv F StREETs, (under Ebbitt House.) 7 This Establishment has given especial care to its selection of PUBE TEAS, AT WHOLESALE PRICES. Large consumers will effect agreat saving, qual- ity considered, by giving these TEAS a trial. aulidw N. W. BUBCHELL., Chesine BUSINESS. SELLING OUT AT COST. ‘We are offering our entire stock of FANCY and MILLINEBY GOODS at half-price, to close bus- iness. Now is the time to get bargains. Come and see,and if we don’t offer you great bargains don’t buy, at ETCHISON’S FANCY STORE, 12 Market Space. K -EMOVAL. IDWELL & DEBSON wonld respectfal- ly inform their fri and the public that they have removed to No 505 9th street. pear D, Sea- ton Ball Building, where they are prepared to offer to their friends and the public @ choice as- sortment of WALL PAPERS AND WINDOW SHADES of the latest styles. Also on band, a fine assortment of Bustic Blinds Oilcloth Table Covers, Picture Cord and Tassels, &c.. all of whic they are prepared to sell at the lowest cash prices All work in their line executed in the city or country by experienced workmen, at short notice and on moderate terms. au 30-2w G AIN BAGS! GRAIN BAGS!! Prices for quantities guarantied to be the ELOWEST FAOTORY WHOLESALE RATES, We are the agents of one of the LABGEST BAG FACTORIES IN THE UNITED STATES. and are prepared to quote prices as low asthe lowest quotations of New York, Philadelphia, or Baltimore. All kinds of Bags furnished promptly, in any quantities. Merchants, Millers, Farmers, and others are requested to calland examine samples. PAULINE. SAILS, WAGON COVERS, &c., at lowest market rates, +P. BABTHOLOW & CO., 25 King street, Alexandria, Vs. au2-eotw 598 7thet., Washington, D. CO. BEPARE FOR WINTER. “ BOYD'S STOVE ctrest, end have rar panto 4 . STUVRS, ac, assortment of COOKING . end PLATES to fit all kinds Old Btoves taken new. 4. B.—Sealer of £ « BENT—a FURNISHED HOUSE of Eve at quire at 397 1ith otreet, TOBE FOR BENT aND FIXTURES FO LE Ly A ol 3 ‘ Pennsylvania BENT—Several weil ferniehed BOOMS. Popa 469 12h See otonee C aad a ~~ OUSE TO RENT AND FURNITURE FOR H EALE—House ub rooms and rents will not be rented lease the furnivure iseold. Apply to D. J.B, Btar office. Foe RENT—One large FURNISHED BOOM, on firet floor jotning parior. for rent. at 357 lith street, between Land Metreets, Loca- tion delightful * Lia A BESTAURANT FOR SACK OR BENT—Sita- ated No 490 6th street, below the avenue, For particulars appiy on the premisss i oti. ately. 80 6-6t* Fe, suet Boues No. 494 7th street wost between B and E streets north, suitable for dwelling or office rooms, Inquire of WM. MATTINGLY, Attorney-at Law, No. 492 7th street. *_aué 3t Fo BENT—Two HOUSES, one con‘aining 6 ituate| on New between sth and Sih ats Appl A at 21 New York avenue, between 4th ani sth streets se 6-3" Fo BENT OR LEASE—The HOUSE in which Tnow reside, No 504 11t i rooms, besides a dr: teet deep, in two rooma, with all the modern im- provements. (is"] EDWIN GREEN Fo RENT—In a private family, on 14th street within a few ni alk of Willard’s Ho tel. a suite of two nt ROOMS, suitable for a gentlem Address 3 3 40, wea" ment. &) an and h Wa-bington Post Uftice Fo RENT BY THE MONTH—Nea: sished BRIOK HOUSE. with 5 rooms Kitchen. wood house. and . garden 'b grape vines, peach trees, &c Laquire, after 3 p.m to. 365 I street, near 13th west. Bent $20, pay vance Fo BENT—Two HOUSES, coi rooms each, One has « large sta! both convenient to the Government Di Apply to JOHN McUABTY. corner of 24 Massachusetts avenue, at the Feed Stor: the Government Printing Office. Bent moder. se 6-4t" F R SALE—The GOOD WILL, LE FIXTUBES of a Restaurant «nd B now doing a 200 i bi room for ho 3 iard Room ~8, located at the corner ef sth and L streets, rd, No. 632. Cause of sale, ill health of pro: The above is-one of the Lad stands eet ng and od seule fitted up tbronghent. pply on the premises. se 6-3td&eost* JAMES STEEL. rc SALE—With or without the furniture, a first-class DWELLING HOUSE. in the Second ard. Apply toJAS C McGUIRE & CO. Auc tiopeers and Oommiss'on Merchants, seS lw For RENT_—In Georgetown, 2 new HOUSES, on Sdst. Each house contains 6 rooms Bent Sper month, in advance, Apply at aoe y rietor Fo, RENT—A part ofa HOUSE, in a nicel ality, containing all modern improvemeat: toasmall responsible family. Inquire at 512 7th et . bet. Dand BK. se 5 2t* (OR BENT—A three-story FRAME HOUSE, situated on New York avenue, near New Jer- sey avenue, No. 164. It has eight reoms good Sellar andetable Rent §35 per month. Inquire of WM. POWELL, 166. Se 5-3t* For RKENT—A BRICK STABLE. in good or- der. Apply at No, 420 lath strect, between H and Istreeis red im™ rer RENT—One HOUSE, containing 5 room, fituated on 1%h street between Q aniB Io quire corner of 20th and Q sts. se - F°% BENT—In Georgetown. a new BRICK HOUSE of foar rooms, well ventilated, gas in each room. water in the yard. Rent moderate. Apply 173 Bridge street > Market Space. set st* Fe RENT—A larce FRAME HOUSE. with gas, convenient to the cars; situated on 3th street ani Peni. avenue east. Terms moderate. [nquire onthe premises. aE Hest FOR RBENT—Oontaising five_rooms, Fe Mrasted on N street, between 6th and 7th ss | 0. 50. ply at No. 414 Lith street, between land K se 4 3t™ Fe: RENT-A STABLE on 12th street, be- tween H street and New York avenue. iarge enough for three horses and carriage. Alan, a large hay lott Inanire of L.H SOHNEIDER, Hardware Store, 273 Penn’aavenue. se 4-3t" Foz BENT—Fine 3-story BRICK HO vated northeast corner Sth and [ stre: 5 contsining 9 rooms. bath room and good cellar. For particulars ingnire of MBS. SAMUEL HOOVER. cor 6thand P sts. north. sed 3" U FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT—A nam- ’ ber of Unfurnished ROOMS fer rent, in a new house and most desirable locality; convenient to the Departments. Apply at 332 18th — ge 4-3t* tween land K. __#e FOB, RENT —A large front PARLOR and two ROOMS connecting, with gas and water, tor- nished er unfurnished. suitable for housekeapin No. 434 7th street, near Patent aui Post Offic ee 4-3t* Fo SALE—FOUR LOTS on sth street, Island, weln D and KE, Nos 12, 13, 14 and 13, ee ee And feet front each, ranning ey. ack 6 feet ton a7 COLDWELL & CO . se 4-003¢ Corner Penn’a av. and 11th st. F SE S4LE- one FARM ef 180 ac 75 acres, near the Baltimore ani Ohio Bail- road, @ short distance from Washington. Terms mene J. T. COLDWELL & CO, se 4-e03t* corner Penn. avenue and Lith st. OR SALE- RARE CHANCE—GOOD Witt FIXTURES, SHELVING and STOCK of Family Grocery and Li 2d atreet east and C street . For parti SAM’L s. (UB RENT—A FABM containing ‘0 acres. ated about 33 miles from Center Market. provements consist of two frame dwelling hon: var, corn house, meat house, &c. For furth pertigions inquire Ne. 14 2d street, a few deors rom High. se 4-3t* RY DES'RABLE AND ELIGIBLY SITU- ATED BUILDING LOTS aT PRI- VATE SALE The subscriber will sell at private sale, upon fa- yorable terms, Lots Nos. 24,25 and 2/ quare 27,in No. 231, fronting each 50 feet on léth street west, ita between south Band © streets, by 1/0 fect 1 inch cep, to a 30 foot a ; Lot No. re No. 290. fronting 49 feet Sinches on 13th street west. and © streets, by 159 feet 6 inches deep, to a 30 foot ailey; and Lot No. 20, in subdi- vistou of uare No 327, fronting 24 feet 8 inches on Maryland avenue, between lith and 12th streets ‘west, by 89 feet deep, to an alley. ‘e 4 desirable opportanity to pers mi or invest, aud will be subdivided t were. OUAS 8 6 3-' and Louisiana avenue, Fe SALE—Seuth half of LOY 22, adhe 4 re oO suit purcha- WALLACG, Attorney, me Office No. 42,8. W_ corner 6th atrect 205. on 14th street. one square north Ww State Department, betwee: streets. 33 by 138 feet. Injuire of JOHN WAGNER, next door, Price $100, au 8-eolm* 4G 77x O8 BENT —Two Furnished ROOM! 24 frst floor, or two rooms sad kitchen, No. 467 13th atreet, between K and Fsts. au lo-tr {OR BENT—Two FUBNISHED ROOMB. pleas- KF “andairy. Pro Ward @5. At No 83 Pa. ‘avenue, near 2lst - s bd my 23-t£ (OR RENT—The STORE No. 321 D street, F near llth. It fronts immediately on Penna. tently situated store roomate Washington city, t ua store-rooma ip asl 2 . ‘Apply to C. B, BAKER, at the Star Office. je30 tf Fossiseep B00 ms FoR BENT From $10 month. on at ic week. Alo, | BTORE FOR BENT. ‘at Wor 485 sth street, between C and Louisiana ave. auil-im* OR RENT—The three story BBIOK DWELL- ING, with stable attached, situated at the cor- ner of 0th and © streets. Island. Inquire of W. H. & O. H. MOBRISON, Booksellers, Nos 438 and 440 Penn’s avenue. au7 tf 'E_OB TWO VERY PLEASANT FUB- ONsdp BOOMS to rent upon moderate terms in ® very desirable and centr: quire at 325 H street. Fo BENT-A ROOM. suitable for some light work. jaire of oo L.A. SOHNEID au 8 eolm* 273 Penn’a a Fo RENT—A threeatory BRIOK HOUSE with 10 roome and ali modern_improvements, situa- ted on lth street, between Band C. For further rticulare inquire of T. M. HARVEY, 21 € st., tween and lith. ay 31-tf patie te nt: fo OB RENT—In the STAR OF FIUE BUILD- F INGS. corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Lith street, ROOMB suitable for law, real extate or any thebest in Washington: Apply te OB. BARES, the | Washington. Apply to 0. ses tr” Fo RENT —In the Star Office Bulldli |. at the corner of Pennsylvania avenue aud 11 st ® number of excellent and conveniently situa LODGING ROOMS. Terms low. Inquire of 0, B. BAKER, at the Btar Office. Je 3-0 ;;OR RENT—That handsome 8 story and base- k ment RESIDENCE, No. 266 F street north, having all the modern improvements; hot and dein of 180 H'aieet arin oie Oa re i Di ice. yitt streets AMES TOWLES. Agent. Forse Beceeirasis trgmse od U0s see, fapted for ‘of Insurance Sas, SE FEEryee on nt location. In- an 3-tf ie. 154 Penn. ——, » containt: Ep rulenee ‘and i J iy 6-8 Be ey conte es Gaoaarte enat r orth B ots., terns kee Stick Gesitio — ouves, tna un 5 the Lea ae eee ta mises, rs. or .&. WSLS £120 tert Metabo Brokers, sortnwon FORMAEE ee REET TAB im: whl oe et 1 #.% AUCTION SALES. [Per other Auction Sales ace fourth page.| BT THOS. DUW LING, Auct.; Georgetown. NKAT AND COMFORTABLE SMALL FRAME Pores. AND LUT AT AUUTION. On WEUNSSDAY AFTERNUOS 38 .ptembe' 1th, a6 4 o'clock, 1 Will sei 6 prea ive Lot No 3. fronung 40 feet on Valley street. bear. Wests’, with « depth of about 100 feet. The imyrovements consiet of ancat and comfortable smell Frame House stable and workshop. which could be easily converted into @ good dwelling- hover. Immediate pesscesion will be given. cas A! theexme time and place I will sell a lot of Baker's Tools, lot of vel for roof 2 Prees, Ladders, and te W. L. WALL & O0., Auctioneers. DESIBASLE BUILDING LOTS AT AUCTION On WEDN B8DAY AFTERNOON, September 12, at 5 o'tlock, we will sell, ov the premires, two v: able and desirable Bulicing L ts, on the south « ot I street, between Lith a ith streets. come Lote and 22, in subdivision of Square No 22), tronting each 23 feet on Feet, and running back 146 feet to a 2 foot aliey. They will be sold sep siately or together Terms of sale are: Qne-f-urth cash; balance in six, twelve and eighteen months, deferred pay- Mente 10 be eecured bya deed of trust on the prop- erty. All stam; UveyANCInE at expeus: of purchaser. poet $50 will be required as seon as the property is Knocke! dowa. Titic perfect. W.L WALL & CO, Aucts, se 6 . B. HENRY « CO, Auctioneers, wil sell at ‘91 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th apd lth streets, on SATERDAY, Shptemper S’h. atyo'clock m., tv pay advances and storage, the Bed Pemtjohn- " 1 Press tead. ne Win r dozen Zinc 300 pounds Grocers r Also. lot Tin Ware. Botlers. Carpeting, Household Farat- ture. Cooking Stoves, &c..&c This is an oepor- tunity seldom otlered Terms cash 6 U.*® WABEBOUSES AT AUCTION. Chief Quartermaster’s Office, Depot Washington, D.C. Se Will be scld at pub! 13th instant. commenci rection of Brevet Liv 5; é Q M.. the following United States Warehouses, situated on @ street, between Twenty-fret and Twenty second streets One W areb« > (part 1.) 51 by 139 feet, One Warehouse,‘ part 2.) 43 by bo feet. One Warehouse, 42 feet by 119 fect One Warebonse 51 1 by 129 feet, | One Platform, 10 220 feet Terms: Cash, in Government funds Buildings are required to be removed in 10 days om day of weed DH. RUCKER, Bvt, Maj. Gen. and Chief Qnar ermaster, se 6-it Depot of Washington, BY Yu Ashe aa Original Horse and Carriage Bazaar, 95 Louistana avenue’ SALE OF sje moar ~<a HABNESS, c On SATURDAY MORNING. September 8, at 10 o'clock, we will sell, at the Bavaar.a namber of Baddie, Carriage and Work Horses, a full descrip tion at sale.) comprising about— FIFTY HORSES. Many cood Work. Saddle and Harness Horses meers, Atso, New Express Wagons, with and without T: built in this city. 180. f New and Second hand Bug sie Carriages, Wagons, aud other vehicles. One Heck and one Coupe in good order. » Saddles, Gar Thursdays, and n private sale. | 00.. Ancts, VALUABLE BUILDING LOT EAST CAPITOL STREET, Be lith streets East at Public Auction. Om TUESDAY. the 4th inst., at 5 o'clock p.m, We shall sell, on the conens Lot No 34. in saldi RONTING ON eee 13th and vision of Square No. 1 0% 136 feet 2 inches deep, to a fir Terms: One half cash; balance #ix menths, for notes bearing interest, and secured bya dead ef trust on the premises. ‘All conveyancing and rev- enne stamps at the cost of the purchaser. $30 down when the property is knocked «it ead JREEN & WILLIAM BY GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers, TRUSTEE’S SALE OF IYPROVED REAL ES, TATE SALE. FRONTING ON SOUTH A. BE® FOUBTH STREETS. — CAPITOL HILL, AT PUBLIO AUO- ) On FRIDAY, the 14th day of September next, ing 20 feet frout by alle: at 5 o'clock p! m, I sball sell, in front of the premises. by virtue of a deed of trust to me from the subscriber, dat th and duly recorded i ington County. Dis No. 55, folios € provemente, The above property will be sold according to the said deed of trust on the premises. Terms: One-fourth cash; balance in 6, 12, and 18 months for notes bearing interest and secured by a deed ef trust on the premises. All conveyancing and revenue stamps at the cost of the purchaser. a on ¥ the property is knocked off by the Auctioneers. ROBERT BOSTON, Trustee. au3l-eofds GREEN & WILLIAMS, Aucts. ¥ NAGLE & OO., Auctioneers, g ecto No. 296 Penpsylvanis svenue, Nagle & Oo. will give their personal =e sale ot of em lies declint: bouseke ie Dee es Aine te tip atin cf sto of rotary and, Wer e orses, be Harness. aa ‘i deo 1-! UBLIC LAND SALES IN WISCONSIN. SYNOPSIS OF THE MAT. ¥ willious of acres of vacant public lands in CONSIN, as follows: At the Land Office at LA CROSSE, on the 17th Gay of SEpremerR next, the reserved sections in thirty-six Townships and parts ot Townships, in the cor ‘rempalean ities of Monroe, Jackson, T: and Office at LA CROSSE, on the 2th ay ot pica a nent, coventeas parts of Town- ships. the counties as above ‘At the Land Office at FALLS ST. OROTX, on day of OctopgR next. the reserved sec- tons in forty four Townships and ‘ts of Town- shipsin the counties of Dunn, Pierce, and St, ox At the Land Office at FALLS 8T. OROIX, on the 22d day of OcTosER next, ten parts of Town- ships, in the counties of Pepin and Pierce. At the Land Office at EAU CLAIBE, on the ist day of OcroBER next, the reserved sections in ten parts of Townships in the cou: ties of Clarke, Ohip- pewa, Ean Claire and Dann. At the Land Office at STEVENS POINT, on the 29th day of OcroreR next, one hundred and ten Tewnships and parts of Townships in the counties of Marahon apd Oconto At the Land Office at MENASHA.on the sthday Of Townshipe tn the county ot Genero eae of Tow: in the county a! At the Land Office at BAYFIELD, on the sth day of Novemeen next, the reserved sections in eighty-one townsbips and parts of townships in ee counties of Ashland, La Pointe, Burnett and ‘Authe Land Office at BAYFIELD, on the 19th day of NovEw Ber next. forty-nine townships and ES i the counties of Ashland, La | oimte ang Sougiss. yw. EDMUNDS, Commissioner of the General Land Offe. Grnerat Lanp Orrice, June 14, 1866, Nore.—Under the regulations of the Depart- ment. as heretofore and now existing, no payment can be made for advertising preclamations exce; te such — as are specially authorized = ish by the Commissioner of the General Land fice. J¢ 23-lawi3w i hed 18 TO GIVE NOTICE, That the eubscri- ber has obtained from the Urphans’ Court of Washington County, in the District of Columbia, letters testamentary on Soa poreenal estate of Cor- nelia Witteneer, late ot Washington, D. C., de- ceased. All persons having claims against the said dece: hereby warned to exhibit the same, before the Ist day of September next; they may otherwise by law be excluded from all’ benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this Jet day of September, | 1366. [se 4law3w*] MATHIAS ALIG. ys 18 TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscri ber bas obtained ig the Orphans’ Court of i the Di t of Columbia, ‘ation cn tas Personal es. rs admit —— of Virginia C., 4 the said deceased y warned same, with the vouchers thereof. to the subscri- maj otherwise: by law, be excluded ion all betedt | se, w oT orghe said eatate. a under my hand this 23d day of June. Jes lowswe ane Oe BLES U LEOR ES FJ OMES WITHOUT BANDS. illustrated, 94.50 HGati ar Last Edmund ae 5 novel, by ¥: by Harry Gilmer 2, Nertatives on. Be "s Life o of Cm. FRANCK TAYLOR. | ee AREET. i \ONCMENTS, TABLE | ABESTAND TOPS, &c. Monuments Mede to erder on reasonable torms SASTEEN MaR- | with interest AUCTION SALES. THIS AFTERNOON AND TO-MORROW. Bt CBEEN & WILLIAMS, Auctions. SPIED WERST REPRE AVEN at Co'closk p “I ei iartered at _ five daze efter the dag ef enle. the Grastens se- ‘ithe ‘ty at the property at the risk iting » bet adver Sieg. three times i some paper pablished ta ssbinston cit). Tyit H BARBOUR Trostes. auGeotds GREEN & WILLIAMS, Aucts. S7 THE AROVE SaLE IS POSTPONED un'll THURSDAY. the eth day of September next, ot bomen = — place. Fo 7 r ‘ a0 “GREEN & WILLIAMS, Aucts_ ¥ GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers. TRUSTEES SALE OF RUILDING LOTS IN TUE SIXTR WARD By Virtue of a deed of trast to the enbsertber. ted December 23. 1565. and recorded in Liber BR Tl . No. 15 folios 26. &¢ . one of the land &c..1 shail oer for sale, at public auction, BATURDAL, the Ist day ‘of September, 160. et o'clock p. m..in front ef the premises, Lo « N ene (1) and three (3) in Square numbered ten baw. dred and twenty three, (1 023 }and Lots numbered eleven (}I)ano twelve (12,) in Sqoare numbered nine hundred and ninety -six, (996,) of the plan of the city of Washington. Terms: (ue third cash; the residue in 6 and 12 mouths, tbe purchaser giving bis notes for the deferred payments, satisfactorily © . desring interest trom day ef sale. A decd given sud & deed of trust taken, to secure the deferred payments Ali comve;ancing and stamps at the cost of the purchaser. If the terme of are complied with with in five daye from the day sale, the trustee reserve the rigbt to resell the said property at the risk and cost of the deteulting purchaser, on giving three day* notice in the Eve- ning Star ASBURY LLOYD Trustes iy 2-eofds GREEN & WILLIAMS, Avcts S7 THE SALE OF LOTS 11 AND 12. IN Square No 996. is postpemed antil TAURSDA 6th instant. at So’clock p.m., on the premises” or of the Tm i ptember 5th, at So clock. on the premises, w: IL sel! part ot Lot 22, square 205, fronting 32 fect 5 inches oa side of ith street weet. between T and © sts. running back 135 fect § inches. lot bemg only one north of the new St-te Depurtay cr offers an excellent oppor tunity to get a building lot in that vicinity, as houses must son be 1p great demand there On THURSDAY AFTARENUVON, sawe hour. we shall sell four small F; te, in what is known as Nailor 4th and Sth ete. weet. and K and L <treets north. Sale positive, owner wishing to make other investments ‘Terms . One half cash: reshiue in saw 2 monthe, secured upon the property sold. A payment of $M required on the lot, end $250n each honse the siternoon of sale, Conveyauciag at_purchaser's cost é Title perfect. JAB C. McGUIBE & CO ani {Latel]} Anctioncers. BX GREEN & WILLIAMS, Anctioncers VALUABLE HOUSE AND LOT. No. 188 9rx cTKERT WEsT. BETWEEN P aND Q STKEBIS NORTH, AT PUBLIO AUCTION. On THURSDAY pex 3 of September, A.D. 1506, at 6 0 clo Th eel the Premires. part of Lc atront of 25 teet o P street, and rm alles; improved by room-=. Terms: One-balf cash; balance in stx and twelve Months for noiv- bearing interest, and secured by adeed of trust on the premises. All convey- ancing and revenue stampe at the cost of the pur- chaser. §50down when the property is knocked oft “aud GREEN & WILLIAMS. Aucts, B* GREEN & WILLIAMS, Anetioncers. HOUSEBOLD FURNITURE ON 1 STREET NOLTH, BETWEEN STH AND 9TH STs. MEST, HOUSE No. 450 AT PUBLIC AUC: u On FRIDAY, the 7th inst..at 10 0'ch we shall sell. at the residence of a enti i housekeepin, viz: Nut tete-a fete Sofas Side Chairs and Rockers in haircloth Marble top Centre Table. and fine Ornaments One set 0, fine French Lithogt phe Handsome rosewood Jenny Lind Belstead Dressing Boresus with marble center-pleces md fine Feather Beds and 12 pairs of Feather ows Excellent Blankets, Handeome Wine Stan be fr Table Creckery Cutlery, Glassware, & Broseels, Ingrain, and other Oarpeti 4 lot of Kitchen Hequisites, ani m ticles which we deem unnesessary to qT ‘ash. sed GREEN & WILLIAM, Aucts, ¥ JAS. 0. McGUIBE & 00., Auctioneers. SALE OF GROCERIES STORE FIXTURES,&c. On FRIDAY MOBNING. 7th, at ii o'clock, we shali sell, to the highest bidder, the re- maiming stock of Groceries, and ° in store No, 490 D street, between let Terms cash And at6o'clock p.m , on the premises, we shall seli the Lot on which the store stands and the im- provements, being @ well-buili one stery Brick ae which can be easily con intos welling Terms: One-third cash; residue in six and nine Months, with interest, secured en Property. Co: ‘apcing st purchaser's expense T ntire prope.ty, stock fixtures, may be purchased at private sale. Apoly on the J.C. McGUIRE & {Intel} Auctionrers. B* CROWN, WALKER & OU., Auctioncers. HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FUBNITURE AT AUCTION. ON THE ISLAND. We will sell. on FRIDAY MOBNING, Sept_7, at W0*.m., at the late residence of Jeremian Pedi- cord, on J0th et.. bet Oand Va. ave. at No. 533, all of bis Housebold Furnitore Terms cash. te5-2." CBOWN, WALEE! 0O.. Aucts BX Wb. WALL & 00. Auctioncers. Reel BY a aie 3 of the Sapreme Court of the District of Co'umbia, passed in equity cause, No. 1i7l, the subscriber will offer for eale, on FRL- DAY, September 7. at 5 o'clock ». m.. Square No. 147, on the pist of the city of Washington The e square is divided into #ix iots. and isin one best localities in the ay, being in the mediate vicinity of Meridian Hill. the spot most orably consi for the new Presidentt Manion. This i+ the only opportunity f. curing lots at reasonable prices in this neigh boot. + the surrounding property is held by spe: ulators. Terms of sale. as prescribed by decree: One- fourth cash: residue in six, twelve, and eighteen months, with interest from day of eale. All con- veyanciog, including revenue stamps, at the cost of the purchaser. J.OABTER MARBURY. Trustee. Su 27-eofds [Int] W.L.WALL &CO.. Avcts. Y¥ GBEEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers. VALUABLE BUILDING LOT ON 6ru STREET WE8T, AT AUCTION. On FRIDAY. the 7th instant. at 6 o'clock 2 =. we shall sell on the pre: parte of Lote7and 8, in Square No. 451. This property is #0 feet inches west, between M and N streets north ‘erms 0! : One-third cash; ‘na twelve months, for ng interest fom ~~ A deed even ant tenes woh | t 8 conveyansing ai epee stam| the cost of the purchaser, "830 will be resell ef the purchaser when the property is ki “au Sid GREEN & WILLIAMS, Aucts BY GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioncers, NEW TWO-STORY FRAME HOUSE A: 4 OSOINING LOC, fronting en P street = between 4th and Sth west, at Pablic at 534 o'clock Auctien. On MONDAY. the loth instant, m , we sball sell, on the Lot No. 2 subdivision of Square No. sil. with « new ory Frame House, Be g004 rooms. Also. 8 fine adjoining Lot, Ne. 2. baving 2 feet 78. rs ont leet deep, to fi he; | “"Zormes "One ball cach: bale SALE OF Vaugl a Duega Sete