Evening Star Newspaper, September 11, 1866, Page 3

“THE EVENING STAR. | LOCAL NEWS. Corporation Affairs. BoaRpD oF ALDERMEN, September 10.—The Board met atthe usualhour. Present—Messrs. Given, O.S. Noyes, Turton, Tait, Cross, Gu- lick, Edmonston. Owen, A. Lloyd, Barr, M Cathran, Thos FE. Lioyd, President, and S. y. Noyes, Seer 3 The Chair laid before the board a communi- cation from the Mayor, stating that he had ap- Proved acts to set the curbstones and pave the Tootways on the west side of 2d street west, between Dand I north; and south side of [ Street north, between North Capitol and Ist Streeteast. Also, act to coyera deficiency in &b appropriation. Also, communication from the Mayor in an- swer to the resolution of the Board of Alder- men of the 3d inst., that the Mayor be requested éo inform the board whose duty it is to repur ibe station-bouse in the Seventh Ward. The Mayor says:—« Any repairs of the nat«re of those, as lam informed, contempiated by the resolution should be at the expense of the owner of the property.” Also, commanication from the Mayor, trans- mittpg Acommunication from the Board of Fire Commissioners, covering an opinion from the Corporation Attorney. that under the act to merease the salary of the chief engineer of ibe Washington City Fire Department, passed June 4, 1886, “the salary should be calculated st the cld rate to June 4, 1566, and at the in- creased rate from that day; and the act in- creasing the pay of the men must receive the same interpretation,” and recommending an enabling act to authorize the Mayor to pay the increased salaries from the date contemplated by the Councils. The communication{trom the Board of Fire Commissioners also transmits resolutions passed by the board, recommending to the Councils to change the laws authorizing two additional fire companies, so as to concolidate ihe (wo companies, to be called the Metropol- iton Engine and Hook and Ladder Company, No. 4, the foreman of one of the companies to be changed to an assistant foreman, and sug- feeting ‘bat the engine-bouse of the Metropol- san Hook and Ladder Company is sufficiently large ‘o bold the apparatus and men of the Proposed new company, with a small outlay jor stabling and horses. Referred to committee Ou fire department Also, 4 communication from the Mayor. in- closing & iaemorial trom General O. 0. H ard, asking permission to erect a frame build- ing for school purposes adjoming the Colored Baptist Chureb, in 1 street north: referred to committee on police Mr. Owen presented the petition of J. T Leyger, praymg remission of a fine: also, peti- tion of ah B. Monroe, for privilege of erecting iling outside the building line i her property: both of ch were referred Mr. Noyes. from the Seventh Ward deleg: lion, reported favorably on the petition of findrew Wylie and others, for grading and gtuveling 9ih street west, from E street south to F street south, and introducea a bill for making the improvements; which was passed. Mr. Noyes also introduced a bill for laying futters on both sides of 9th street west, trom F io H streets south: passed Mr. Turton, from the drainage committee, Teported favorably on the bill from the lower Board, for laying a water main in 3d street east, from D street south to Georgia avenue: pessed. Also, mtroduced « bill to inciose the public reservation bounded by I and K streets | north and 17th street west; passed. Mr. Barr, from the committee on police, re- ported back the bill from the lower Board. changing the name of Pierce street to Seaton Street, asking to be discharged from its further consideration: which was agreed to, ana the third reading of the bill was not ordered. Also, reported favorably on the bill from the lower Kourd, granting permission to Henry L. ‘Thomas to erect a frame building on square 7-5. for protection of his fami baving y. bis residence been destroyed by fire, ihe consent of Sident of the U nited States to be obtained: Mr. A. Lioyd called up the case of Mr. Geo. Hepburn, nominated for police officer of the even'h Ward. Mr. Barr, trom police committee, referred to the fact that two weeks ago the case was re- ferred back to the committee to obtain further evidence. He now submitted further evidence, and would state that the committee were still of the opinion that the nomimation should not be confirmed. ‘The evidence was read by ‘he Chair. Mr. A. Lloyd presented a petition from eiti- zeus of the Seventh Ward for the appoint- ment of Mr. Hepburn. The vote on the confirmation was taken by 3 pd noes, with the following result Yeas—M Cross, Edmonston, Gulick, A. Lioyd, Me bran, Noyes, and Owen. Nays—Messrs. Barr, Given, Turton, Tait, and President T. E. Lioyd. When Mr. Edmonston’s name was called he ked to be excused from voting, but Mr. Mc- Cathran objected. Mr. Edmonston then voted aye.” Hetore the result was announced he siated that he had voted under a misapprehen- Sion, and would change his yote to no.” The Chair announced the confirmation re- jected by yeas 6, nays 6. Mr. Edmonston gave notice move to reconsider the vote by which the nom. ination was rejected discussion subsequently ensned to Whether Mr. Edmonston’s motion was for im- mediate reconsideration, which Mr. A. Lloyd sated to be the case: or whether he mer-ly gave notice of an intention to move 1 recon- sideration at the next meeting of the Board, as Was the impression of the Chair; 2lso, 3 to te rightof Mr. Edmonston to move a reconsiaer- ston, which the Chair considered doubtful Finally, Mr. Edmonston having withdrawn his motion to reconsider, Mr. T. E. Lloyd (Mr. ‘Turton in the chair) announced his intention to move 4 reconsideration at the next meeting, as did Mr. Gulick, who voted in the affirmative on the nomination Mr. Owen, trom the committee on the fire department, reported « bill enabling the Mayor to construe the act of Jane 4th, 1466, for in- crease of pay of the fire department, so as to poy the increase from June 3th, 1565; passed. Mr. Cross, from the committee on claims. re- ported « bull ge entrap $300 to pay Mar- garet Gorman for damage done to her proper- ty. by the late freshet in Tiber Creek. (The Corporation Attorney attributes the damage to the narrowing of the banks by the Corpora- tion) Passed. Several bills from the lower Board were re- ferred Mr. A. Lioyd, from the committee on claims, Teported « bill for remission of a fine imposed on Wm. A. Hopkins, tor carrying a concealed i = S ful manner.) committee on finance. Mr. Cross introduced a bill for repair of 13th Street enst: referred to Sixth Ward detegation. Adjourned. Commo» Cocncit.—President Moore in the cbair, and all the members present except Desers. Mead and Morsell. A message was received from the Mayor, Spnouncing bis approval of a jomt resolu- i0B providing for the reception of the Presi- cent. Also, ope transmitting a letter trom the Sealer of Weights and Measures, calling at- tention to the necessity of providing certain ar- ticles for the use of (be office, recommending x0 appropriation for t ame; referred. Also, one enclosing a report of the engineer in charge of the canal improvement; ordered to be printed. The following were introduced: By Mr. Ba- ker—resolution requesting the Mayor to cause tbe frame building on the south side of I s:reet, between 19th and 2th. to be removed. [This frame is being erected by the Freedmen’s Bu- reau.] Also, instructing the committee on po- dice to consider the propriety of reducing the Tate of license charged on hotels, restaurnts, | znd tippling hoases; adopted. Also, bill to grade 24th street west, from | street to the Ob- ‘ory: referred. By Mr. Joyce—memorial ot the lumber dealers, asking a repeal of the law lately passed in relation to the inspec- tion of lumber; referred. By Mr. Peugb—Bi!! for paving the carriage way of C street north, from 15th to 7th street: referred. Also, bill to pave l2th street west, from the Canal to E sireet north; referred. By Mr. Simms—Bill to cause lamps to be erected on 9th street north to be lighted as the other Corporation lamps; passed. By Mr. Nalley—Petition of the engi- neers, hostlers and firemen, of the fire depart- Tent, stating that they have nd received an inerease of pay contemplated by the bill assed by the last Councils, owing to a techni- cality; referred. Also, bill for cross gutter at H Sod Sthsts.; referred. By Mr. Moore—Bill to re- grade and repave alley in square 45s; passed Ky Mr. Marche—Bill to repair the culvert on AA st. south, bet. 14th and 15th sts. east; referrea. The following were reported from commit. tees: By Mr. Peugh, (ways and means.)—Re. sciution in relation to the engraving, printing nd binding plats of the squares of the city snd asked to be discharged; so ordered. Also, Tesolution in relation to the delegates to Cai cago. and asked to be discharged: se ordered By Mr. Stewart, (improvements.)—Severa! bills for improvements already previded for trom the farther consideration of which the committee was discharged. Aldermen's bill to grade and pave alle square No. 53s. Aldermen's bill to grad id gravel 9th stree Wes'. trom H street to Water street; passed Kill for footway on the east side of 15th street wee', between L and M streets north; passed Jio. on north side of V_ street north, between Vermont avenue and 11th street west. Do. south side of D street sonth, between Ist and Od streets west: passed. Bill to repair the paved corriage-way of Lousiana avenue, between wb and Sth streets west; passed. Bill to grade and pave ey im Square 33%; B.\) tor laying flee footway from the northeast corner of 4th street west and H street norta 'o that he would | a? he wus using a | Re- | | think of them. the south west corner of Massachusetts avenue and 3d etreet west; passed. Bill for cross gutters scroes North Capitol street, on the Borth ana south side of K and L streets orth: passed. By Mr. Baker. (came commit'ee)—B: to grade and pave alleys in equare No. 6%; Pissed. Bll to grade and grave! M street Rorth, between 15th and i6’h streets west; presed. Bill to pay Harrison Knot for monev expended in laying a gutter in front of his premises. The Chair argued that the principle involved be was opposed to. Mr. Drory explained that Mr. Knot had done this work at the'suggestion of the Mayon Mr. Wrigdt said that 1! this bill was passed bod would improve the property in front of his wise. Mr. Mulloy said that in the last Council a bill was passed for a pavement in his ward, and the Eiayor had repeatedly said he would not order the work to be done this season. Some of the citizens had agreed ro tibet the pavement, and be had been informed by the Mayor that the Corporation would re- imburse them for their Kaedag de . After some turther debate the vote was taken on the third reading of the bill, and it was rejected: Yeas—Messrs. Baker, Calvert. Car- rol, Drory, Mulloy, Stewart, and Talbert—7. Nays, 12. By Mr. Baker, (improvements)—Ad versely on the bill for grading and paving alleys in square 165; committee discharged. Bill for footway on the west side of 19th street, be- tween Eand F north: passed. By Mr. Marche, (same committee)—Eill for footway on the west side of 10th street east, between G and 1 streets, with an amendment, extending the improvement to Virgima avenue, which was concurred im, and the bill passed. By Mr. Simms, (drainage)—Bull introduced by Mr. Moore to initiate a system of sewerage; passed. By Mr. Joyce, (police)—Bill to complete the erection of hayseales; passed. Bill authorizing E.F. Queen to erect a trame bath room ad- joming his brick dwelling; passed. By Mr. Dudley—Bill making an appropriation tor the support of the public schools, which was amended by making the amount appropriated payable frem the school fund, and striking outallexcept that portion relating to the pay of teachers, and passed—the title being amended so as to read a bill making appropri- ation for the payment of the teachers of the public schools for the fiscal year, ending Jane 7th, 1867. By Mr. Baker. (claims) Adverse. ly en the petition of M. Waish; committee dis- ebarged. Bill for the relief of Bernard Broecker: passed. By Mr. Mulloy (markets)— Bill providing for an increased supply of gas atthe Western Market; passed. Mr. Wright offered a resolution inquiring of the Mayor what amount of money was de- posited by the harbor-master from ‘the Sist of August, 1565, to Sept 1, (366, to the credit of the harbor fund: adopted. On motion of Mr. Baker, tLe consideration of the bill for a s2wer in !7th street was poct- poned. The consideration of the report in the con- tested election case of Downing ys. Morsell was further postponed. The bill authorizing H. L. Thomas to erect a frame building was received from the Al- dermen with an amendment, which was con- curred in. Several Aldermen's bills were referred; and the board at 10 30 adjourned. =e THe MaRgkeT Loar Duisance as the mark e)ty to supply our citize tables and poultry the gong of whi loiter in and about —About as greata rs who come to the with fruits, vege- have to contend with, 1s nd negro vyazabonds who the markets fering whatever they can easily es Center Market bas been especially « tnem. Itis the enly home of so: and under the benches in the day time, and prowl sbout at night, robbing wagons and stalls, or making raids upon the barns, stables and poultry houses in tue country of the mar- keters who arein thecity Yesterday, officers Campbell and Rath, of the Third Ward, made a descent upor them, and asresied eight, ran- ging in age from 12 to 30 years, who w locked up in the Central Gtardhouse. Ju tiee Thompson'gave them their choice, to pay $2 fine each, or serye toirty days in the work- bouse. The City Councils b always mani- fe nxiety tO protect the dealers in our markets. and they will no doubt be giad to see that their law for that purpose is strictly enforeed by the Pee who sleap ARREST OF A COUNTERFE!ITER.—The officers of the secret service division of the Treasury Department here effected the capture, in South. ern TIilinois, of a noted couterfeiter, named P. McCartney. A printing press, counterfeit plates of the $20 compound interest notes, and a large amount of counterfeits were also seized, McCartney bas been committed by the U.S. commussiener at Springfield, 111., in default of $10,000 security. He has been very successful in his operations in the West, and had man- aged on two previous occasions, when are rested, to escape the penalty of the law. —<—o RELIEF YOR THE PoRTLAND SurrEReRs.— Hon. John F. Hartley, Assistant Secretary, and Thomas J. Hobbs, Esq., having been appointed a committee to solicit from the clerks of the Department contributions for the relief of the sufferers by the late disastrous fire in Port- Iynd. Maine, report that they have collected the sum of $1,590. ad Tue TEMPERANCE Cavsze.—Last night, Western Star Division, Sons of Temperance, at their weekly meeting, took in thirty new members. and we understand all the divisions | are initiating large numbers at every meeting. 2 -—— CITY ITEMS. SGA Ge Rich BeTTeR—Mac Waillingsford, in the Northern Market, keeps on hand the very best Butter coming ‘to this city—the Delaware Print =e iv CominG EvENTs cast their shadows he- fore, then the coming of such a stock ot cloth- ing at Henning’s One Price Store, on the cor- ner of 7th streetand Maryland avenue, fore- shadows the event of a Jarge fall trade in that direction. He has but one Price. ae aes Boots AND SHOES, with improved shanks; made to order by John Strott, National Hotel, entrance on 6th street, and inside Hotel. Re- pairing promptly dene. All work warranted. Orders respectfully solrcited. EEE z JewELry and Silver Plated Ware Spoons, Forks, Goblet's, Caps, Salts, received this morning at Prigg’s Dollar Jewelry Store, No. 435 Pennsylvania avenue, near4 st. 6 —— Ministers, and Professors 1 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 that 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 life to me.”—Prof. Edward North, President of Hamilton College, Clinton, N. Y. “A simple and elegant combination for Coughs, etc.”— Dr. G. F. Bigelow, Boston. Wuat Doctor: —— Corns, Bunions, Bad Nails, Vascular Ex- cresences, Warts, Moles, &c., successfally treated by Dr. White, Surgeon Chiropodist, 424 Penn. between 43 and 6th streets. (Ot- fice hours mm Sa m.teSp.m.,and6to sp. ™m. No charge for consuliation. gstualecietr* dain wake PENNIES can be had in auy quantities at the Star office counter MARRIED, _ LAWRENCE-—BIBOH. Ontie morales. of the o. ith instant. by the Rev. Dr. Fd .~LAWw- ENCE of NH ,to ANNIE, JF. Birch, Esq , of Georgetown, D. dic’ LAMB. Us Bonde. the 10th instant, after a short illness, LIZABETH LAMB, inthe > yoar of her age. ‘he friends of the family a Tequested to attend her funers! from her tate residence, opposite Wil- lards’ Hotel, on Wednesday morning, at 10 o’clock. GOLBSMI1B. On Tnesda: SUSIE M. GOLDSMITH, in ti r of the late Hi Ber fr.en‘de are invited to which will take place from 8t. mrrow. the Izth instant, at 4 « she rest in peace the llth instant, 2th year of ir ry aud Elizabeth attend the funeral, on ‘a Church to- m ° vorning of the 1th i: of the brain. MABY hter of James T. and nthe, rfoneral will tak at No. 381 Penn's . riow afternoon at 2% o'clock. Bel- ‘and Triends are respectfully invited to at- ABKBUBST. At West Webster, Monroo Co., N M. PABKHUBST, aged 30 years, 3 1) da formerly a member of the band of the 2d District Volunteers. Yet again we bope to meet thee, ‘Then in beaveutwe hope to nrect thee en in heavy ry A Where no farewell tear is shed. = BGAR it Gee M. Keleher, age: We invite the atten agers to eur large stock of LEAVY °Sroqbing for the ap- preschte peteee cub Fests ne best and most 4 ples MGenileme mene Clothing avd” Fine Dress Bhirts FRE Oapar. t GEO. * an etseer dex cate stops, euitable for a small church. sep 1 6tif FOR SALE AND RENT. W Abies ore to 40 general housework just come E street, near 7t! Wits Beeday morning, fecommnded. Cali at 441 Feacy Store,, eo that" goed T. the k or 987 Mh siveet:” inquire Wet ba OOTTAGE ora sult of a Weuld rent a Bteta outs cae es 9 Sewing on Wheeler & Sewing Machine, at No. 312 L street, near 19th. YO LAWYERS. OL y | ‘othere—GOPYING iat good I band Promptly at (0 centa jon: 1 ords. Address N, "Box 454 Uity Post Office. sell st ANTED—ASITUA airlesa WwW Obambermaid, gE "the table, end AGENTS, AND jegib'e is willing to help to and iron. Oan give good referenese Apply at No.207 3a street, corner on. se 11-2" ANTED—A young GIBL to attend s Fat Store. Must oy Stentee ha with the basi me well rec nded. None other TED—A good HOUSE, part or wholly ed.in a central location, containing 2 to 20 reoms, wait, pee and cellar, suita- Hie for a 1st class boarding house. Any one hav- ng such a house. will hear of a g tenant by addressing TENANT for one week. Be 11-3t* resident of this city, on the Ist ‘urnished HOUS: ina good One preferred where the ake rd. @nces #x- 498 L, between 9th and 10th se 11 eolut™ NTED—A settled WOMAN, to do the house- jork of a small family Apply at O75 0; north, bet street Bill. NGINEEB WANTED.— Wanted, competent 4 ENGINEER to run a small Stationary Engine, Good esos nd constant employment. Appiy te THOS. HA NE. 7 Ce t se 10 30" W ANTE! —A GIBL (German preferred) to wash and fron and tedo a housework in the German Club Boom. Apply 322 Penna avenue, y WANTED, Toby at a moderate price. four rong HORSES, for plow, and six OXEN, Apply. by indicating the price of the animals that areto be offered. to Mri, DE MAREIL, Box 595, New York city. se 10 It A RESPECTABLE GIRL WISHES A SITUA- TION as Cook or Chambermaid, or to assist with Wa-hing and Ironing. The best of city ref- bho required. Please addret Star Office, ANTED—To rent, by October ist, a HOUSE, c., 10-2t* \ with 5 rooms, between 8th an | 18th west,and Pa avenue and E street north. Rent must not be over $20 per month. Address W. S P., Star office. se 8-2t” ANTED—To SELL. or take a PARTNER in an old established Commission House, smi! Grectry, Market. & ; best stand in city. Agency for Ohio Western Butter, Apply at this office, nes 3t™ W ANTED TO PUBCH A small improved * FARM near the city, or s small HULSE with large f ground in town. Call at or address by Jetier ing location. terms. and character of impr: H€nte, 406 F street north. se 7-60" WANTED Any party having a furntshedl HOUSE to rent. between Stu and loth sts., north of Penn’a avenne, who desire a responsible and permanent tenant. will find it to their »dvan- tage to ipquire at STABB & CU.'s, 305 F street, near 12th seT-2w* W ANTED—BRICKLAYERS to work for the Government ApplytoMr FOOBat Ford's Theatre. on jth strect, near F. Pay Seventy- eight dollars per month and one ration per day, CUAS. H. TOMPKINS, Brevet Brigadier General a A: _seT-lw Quartermaster, 5 @QTONE CUTTERS AND STONK SONS k* WANTED—Ten or twelve good Stonecutters end Stone Masons can obtain immedi employ- ment. at $4.50 perday. by applying the new stone church now being built on High street. near the canal, Georgetown. Be 6 Bt WASTED—To rent, by @ctober Ist.a HOUSE, with from eight to ten rooms, by # perma- bent tenant. Location desired between 9th and 15th west. and Pa avenue and L street north. Apply or address H. W, HAMILTON, 562 7ti: street Builder's Depot. comment \/ ANTED—By a reepectatle young girl, a SIT- W ATION eo dot ciate Zante g plain sew- ing. Address a note to J. H , Star office, ses J ANTED—An experienced WOMAN to take * charge of children. Good references re- avired. Apply at 361 H street, two doors from Mth. au 31 tf WwW ANTED—By a resp ble woman a SITUA- TION as first class Cuok in @ Boarding House or Restaurant, fos Address Box No, 10 Star Office, n'a oe, N. B, gross of Porter Corks, F BRENT —‘the STOBR under Metropolitan i. wext tothe Star be Z a:plytoC B BAKER Star Office. eoutr’ TS JET—Two UNFURNISHED BOOM 3 ere Oatreet, between ad na ad a"; os itol F 92 B2e OUR. aitgnted ou North Osp- tol et; ber Dand Eow. $5 5 Apply at He BROD'S “Mt BOM: SS pcr mene SALK—A 3 story BBIOK HOBSE. situ- ed on 14th Aetant near Peun'a For particulars inquire FFICE FOR BEST—For rent.» vory del bie OFFIOR on F st reset near Treasury Building. luquire of OWEN & WALSON, 222 F atreet. se 11-3t* F° RENT—A HOUSE with 8 rooms in com- plete order, No. 501 L street north, between Sthand 10th. Bent $35 to a permanent tenant References required. Apply on the spot between 22 andl o'clock p. m se 11-3" FS BENT—A three story BRICK HOUSE, No. 49. ed on 7th street west, near the rail- roo h 21 7th street west. ontalning Bine roome and store fi store- xtures. Inquire at No. 80 11-3t* GeUb CHANCE FUR BUSINESS —FOR seen et STOKE and FIXTURES of an old-established wholesale Butter Stand, No. 450 Sth street, near Pi @. For particuiars call on the premise. se 11-3t™ ro. RENT—A comfortable three story BRICK HOUSE, with back building. on 2d street west between B and 0, within two minutes walk of the Pa avenue and F street cars. Rent very erate. Apply GILMAN'S Drug ptore, Pa. avenue, near ith street, se 11-3t" Fo, SALE OB NT—My DWELLING, sit nated at the intersection of Maryland and Vir- inia avenues, between 7th and 8th streets west, he House ix 61 feet front by 40 fect deep, with wide hall through thecenter. The lot is 100 fect front by 214 fect deep, embracing. our half of Bgnare 434. JOHN #. SEMMKs, se 11-dtf aton House, Po RENT—TWO BOOMS, unfurnished, con- ne ted by folding doors. situated en the second floor. Apply at No, 492 G, between ith and 5th streets north Y Fo SALE—The STOCK, GOOD WILL and FIXTE BES of a Grocery store, sitaated in a flourithing locality, For terms, &c , apply on the corner of Half and N streets. (Island.) se 10-3t* Foe RENT—New HUOSE in First Ward, four rooms good yard. Bent $20 per month. In- quire at BUSHEE’S, “3 Louisiana avenue. be- tween 9th and 10th ge 1) 3t* T]HBEE BOOMS TO LET INA NEW HOUSE, suitable for housekeeping. two equares from the streetcars. Call between the hours 12 and 2 o clock, 9th street and Boundary, third house from the corner, se 10-3t* ) NFURNISHED BOOMS FOR RENT—A nuni- ) berof UNFURNISHED ROOMS for rent with gas and water, and in one of the most desirable 1) calities im the city, convemtent tothe cars, Apply at 42% Carrell Place, on Ist street. between Bast Capitol street and Ps pitel Hill. 7 OR SALE--BBICK 8TO. and DWELLING, with Frame Stable for two horees and wagon, with room for feed overhead. Or will give a lease to any one buying the stock. Apply en the prem- ines acces 15th and N sts. Leaving the So ne. fe 10-38" HOUSE, ge yard, on south Venue between 2st and 72d OOMS over my Hat enue, suitable for T. rms moderate. 234 Pennsylvania se lo tt XTENSIVE SALE OF BUILDING LOTS ON LIBERAL TERMS AND LONG CREDIT. 8IX HUNDRED BUILDING LOTs. We will offer until further notice, at private sale, upon the most liberal terms aud long credit, the mort desirable lot of property ever offered in thi. city, situated in some seventy different squares throwghout the city. Parties wishing to secure a building let will find this the best opportunity ever offered. Catalogues of the square, number of Solaearonn’ poner of feet, price, and terms, to be at our offices. CLAGETT & SWEENY, Auctioneers and Real Estate Acents. fe 10 dim No. 4 Market Space. Fo ALE OR REN f—S8TORE and FIXTU: 490 D street, betw jet Good sia for iness. Ingnire on premises we 8-3t™ (OR BENT— At $41 66 per th one HOUSE in Philadelphia Row. At $10 and §li each 2 HOUSES in Government Printing Office Inquire of STABB & OO., 305 F street, near - s 808 3t* {OR BENT—A large FRONT PARLOR and ‘0 KUOMS connectin; hed or unfarnished 47th street, pear Pate: UK RENT—One three story with basement and fine | side of Pennsy! van’ streets: alto. two desi south. betw FAIBFAX Hill. for sale cheap. jy 21 e02m* ANTED— SECOND HAND FURNIT W {ine Minnone OARe BEDE. BED. DING ond HOUSEFURNISHING GOODS of every Geecription. B. BUOHLY, 406 7th street, Je 8-tf between G and H. cast side, { OF CHINA TEAS | a JAPAN. UNSURPASSED FOR STRENGTH. FLAVOR AND CHEAPNESS, At THE Corner oF 14TH AND F Streets, (under Ebbitt House.) SH This Eetablishment has given especial care to its selection of PURE TEAS, AT WHOLESALE PRICES. Large consumers will effect a great saving, qual- ity contidered, by giving these TEAS a trial. ould 4w __N. W. BURCHELL, BY GoOopDs. CHEAPEEB THAN THE CHEAPEST, aT LANSBURGH & BRO.’S, 375 AND 515 SEVENTH STREET. We have just received— 1) cases best CALICOES, at 18 and 20 cents, S cases beautiful DELAINES which we shall sell at 30 cents, 3) cases and bales of Bleached and Brown COT- TONS. These Goods were bought at the manufactu- rer’s, and we shall offer them at retail at what we paid for them by the case. 180 pieces new and beantiful FALL DRESS GOUDs, all of which have been bought at auction. 900 pieces Plain, Figured, Colored and Black AL PACAS, at a grent sacrifice. BILKS, SILKS, Black and Colored, froth $1.10 up. 20 bales White and Colored FLANNELS, of every grade. ©ur LINEN DEPARTMENT is now complete, and we offer— Splendid 84 Brown LINEN TABLE CLOTH at 15 cents. Large FRINGED TOWELS, LINEN DIAPERS, Nap sll other Linen Hou 130 pieces IRISH LINE. rom fine to superfine, 10-4 heavy Bleached LINEN SHEETING, $1.35. 00 pairs 10-4,11-4 and 124 BLANKETS, 1 Case fine Colored CAMBRICS, at 15 cents. 100 BALMORAL SKIBTS, Very cheap. @ SHAWLS, SHAWLS, IN GREAT VARIETY, We have poritively the largest, best selected stock of DRY GOODB cheapest, and sel in the city, and we invite the attention of the public, a8 we will not be undersold, All Goods guaranteed as represented. LANSBURG & BRO., _______ 875 and 515 seventh s PARE FOR WINTER. Call at “ BOYD'S STOVE eee pe er; aD ed and HEATING STOVES inthe city:, COONING GRATES, BRIOK, and PLATES {o fit all kinds and sizes of btoves. Old Stoves taken in exchange for new. N. B.—Sealer of Weigh: and Measure. sulltm* 479 9thstreet, between D and E. ‘THIS 18 70 GIVE NOTICE, That the, subscri- ber art Washingto County in the Distr Gol oy 2 letters testamentary on the al estate of Gor. nelia Wittenents of ashington, D. ao de- ce 5 deceased are warned to exhibit the same, Tid hash ratte amr vet ore ml 4 Seeieiee eset tron alt ahd Gi nder my hand this ist Be 1986," "fee dlowsw") MATHIAS MELO PRee Geaecipese eth hil aaeee press EGAN & PERGIE, eu 30-6t corner BE and OR BENT—A nicely furnished HOUSE of ten rooms. $83', per month. And for sale. a nam ber of HOUSES, varying in price from $2.00 to 3.000, some of which we offer at exceelingly low figures. Also, BUILDING LOTS in all parts of the city MITCHELL & SON, 808 3t* 8. EK. corner Pa. av. and 15th s' Fo BENT—HOUSE No. 455 on Mair tween Ith and }2th str » being house of the new row of three fine built; baving gas, water. bath room, every modernimprovement. Inquire of A. KOOK, at Military Hall, 340 D st., near l0tm st. Bent $75 per month, 1m advance. se 8 3. {OB BENT—Large and emal! HOUSES, fur bished and unfurnish Also. desirable APARTMENTS, fornished or unfurnished. suit able for housekeeving, with or without Board, inapize at BTABR & CO.'S, 305 F street t, mear se 7-1m* Fo SALE—A fine GABDEN FARM, witkin three-foorths of a mile of city limits. It con- tains about 90 acres of improved land, under a high state of cultivation, with crops, new brick dwell- ing Leiter nth a water, ani all necessary je y to outbuildings. ARP SANDER & MASON, seT10t* Corner 7th and F streets, A RESTAURANT FOB SALE OR RENT-Sitn- ated No 496 6th street, below the avenne, For particulars apply on the premises immeti- ately. se 6-6t" Foz SALE—With or without the furniture, a first-class DWELLING HOUSE, in the Second Ward. Apply toJAS.C McGUIBE & CO., Auc- tioneers and Oommission Merchants. se5-lw OR BENT—A BRIOK STABLE. in good or- F der. Apply at No. 420 léth strect, between H and I streets. se 4-Im* {OR BENT—One HOU situated on 19th street quire corner of 20th and Q be 4-6 J EBY DESIRABLE AND ELIGIBLY SITU- V ATED BUILDING LOTS AT PBI- VATE SALE The subscriber will sell at yorable terms, Lots Nos. 24, No. 231, fronting each $0 feet on between south Band OC streets, dcop. to a foot Ge fi vate sale, upon fa- and 2/,in Byuare 14th sircet west, by 170 fect 1 inch Lot No. 10, in Sanare No, . fronting 49 feet Sinches on i3th street west. between south B and C streets, by 155 feet 6 inches to s 30 foot alley; and Lot No. 20,in subdi- of re No. $27, fronting 24 feet 8 inches on Maryland avenue, between llth and 12th streets west, by 59 feet di alley. These lots offer a desirable opportanit “rons wishtng to build or invest, and will be subdivi Oo suit purcha- sors, OBAS. 8. WALLACK, Attorney, Office No. 42,8. W. corner 6th street te 3. ‘and Louisiana avenue. OB RENT—A ROOM. suitable for some light mechenical work. Inquire of L._H. SOHNEIDE au 8 eolm* 273 Penn’s aven FOR RENT—Two Furnished BOOMS: 467 first floor,or two rooms and kitchen, No. 46 street, between id Fests. au 15-tr Fo BENT—Two FUBNISHED ROOMS, pleas- and airy. Prices $10 and $5, jo 83 2ist at my 23-tf No. 321 D street, ediately on Penna. roome in Washington city. A BAKER, at the Star Oties. Je90 tf F’vgirees Srom rob Bare. toon 9 month. Dg per week. Also, OBE FOR BENT. At No. 485 6th atrect, between C and Louisiana ave. a0 1-im* Foz BENT—A threestory BBIOK HOUSE with 10 rooms and all modern improvements, situa- ted on lth street, Cc. For further particalare inquire of T. M. RABVBY, 241 C st., tween 10tm and lth. sy 31-tf ‘OB SALE—The commodious and extensive HOUSE GROUNDS located at the north- east corner orth itol_and Bow ee lately the residence of ..G. Uhiman. The pro- perty has a |: brick dwelling and outhouses, and Us Apply on ‘Terms easy. yELLe eon: MINA Ne ely orto D. L. cerner luth and ¥ sts, ee moet OB SALE—4,160 ACBES OF LAND in Ban- Ritergtcongi We. ee inaterinte. ‘Terms .. For guality of land I ae ac Wot and Loft Bo, osoige land will a oe THOMAS H FORD “AUCTION SALES. (For other Auction Saies ace fourth pagt.j THI8 AFTERNOON AND TO-MORR® BP'THOS. DOWLING, Avct ; Georgetown. DEARLY Chairs, Taten, Wee Oilcleth, Matting, Ps. Excellent Cook Parior Stoves eee, aud Glassware, and many articles not _eo11-3t THOS. DOWLING, Aut BBX GBEEN & WILLIAMS, Acctioncers. VALUABLE IMPROVED AND UNIMPROVED REAL Est. NH STREET NORTH, between 4th and Sth Streets west, at Public Auction. On WEDNESDAY, the 19th inst. at 5 o'clock ». ™., on the jeventoss. Lot No. 12, in Square No 17. Halt the lot is improved by two 2-story Tame Dwellings. one on front and the other in the rear of the lot feet front by 100 feet deep, which is now renting at $40 per month Lot ad- Joining on the east asme dimers.ons. which makes this property very desirable beingin a good loca- tion. Terms: One-half cash; balance six and twelve months, for notes hearing interest, and secured by & deed of trust on the premises. All conveyancing and revenue stamps at the cost of the purchaser $0 down on Piece when sold. Title indys- s GREEN & WILLIAMS, Ancta. B® W. L. WALL & OO. Auctioneers. By virtue of a cecree of the Supreme Court of the District of Co'umbia, passed in equity cause, No. 1471, the subscriber will offer for sale. on FBI DAY, September 7. at 5 clock m.. Square No M7, on pit of the city of Washington The above equare is divided into six lots. aud is in one f the ties in the city, being in the ediate vicinity of Meridian Hill, the spot most ins orably considered for the new Presidential Mansion. This is the only opportunity for pro- curing lots at reasonable prices in thi« neighhor- =. Qs the surrounding property ts held by spec- ulators. Terms of sale. as prescribed by decree: One- fourth casb; residue in six, twelve. and eighiecen Months, with interest from day of sale. All con- ye7gucing. we revenue stamps, at the cost 0! e purchaser. so .OARTEB MARBURY. Trustee. 8u 27-eo&ds (Int) W.L WALL & CO., Aucts. 87" THE ABOVE SALE IS POSTPONED ON acconnt of the rain, until TUESDAY AFTER Ove Somember 2, ~ same hear, oa the prem- r of Trastes See eee ny WALL & ©O., Aucts. S7-THE APOVE SALE IS AGAIN POST } | ments tobe | oned on acconnt of the rain til FRIDAY AFTER. | OUN. Sept. 14th hour. By order of the T re. sell {Int} W.L. WALL & CO., Aucts. Y¥ GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers. A NEAT TWO STORY FRAME HOUSE AND LOT AT PUBLIC AUCTION On WEDNESDAY, the 12th instant, at 6 o'clock -M , On Lhe premiaer, Lo. No. 23, subdivisioa of Bacsts No Sw having °) feet 6 inches froat.on @ street south. between 9th and 1th strects, Island rupBing back 125 feet 6 inches cash. All conveyancing and revenue the cost of the purchaser. §90 down at the time of sal el GREEN & WILLIAMS, Aucts._ Y GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers. TWO STORY FRAME HOUSE AND LOT ON Maryland avenue, near 43, street,at Public Auc- ion. On THURSDAY. the 13th inst., at 6 0'clock p m . we shall sell. on the premises, in Reservation 1), Lot No. 3, 2] feet 6 inches front. ranning back to'asood pave. with the vements, coutsiing of Dwelling House, Siablipg, &. ‘Ter sh. All conveyancing aad reve stame at the cost of the purcb. ue GOVEKNMENT SALE OF VALUBLE SoU | BE © Tr. seld* GREEN & WILLIAMS, Aucts. ¥ NAGLE & UO., Auctioneers. ne a -rooms No, 95 Pennsylvania avenue, Rage & Oo. will give their personal attention t _ the oale of Beal B tate and Howechola Farniter: st the residence of mmilies declining as Also, te the #9:e8 of stocks of Groceries and Mer- font > Samed description, Horses, Ooexs joc GEORGETOWN ADVERMTS N&% AND CHEAP FALL GOODS, AT MIL- LEB’S. 101 BRIGE STREET, GEORGE- TOWN —6 000 yds. fall Cali and 7 cts; 2.00 yds Fi 7), 75,87, 100 cts. 5 4,000 y, 15, 20, 23, 28, 28, 31, 376 at 15, 18%, 20, 25. “Ali Dg Flannels, Dress Goods in yy, Uloths and Oas- aimeres. Housekeeping Goods, Gloves, Hosiery, aud Notions. We will now be receiving constant supplies of FALL GOODS, which we aredeter- mined to sell cheap. The pubiic will Gnd it great- ly to their advantage to examine our stock Senor = BENJAMIN: MILLER. 486 MABREBITER'S, BSEVENTH STBEET. INTEBIOR DECORATIONS! OHOICE STOCK! Lately recetved. and now — for inspection, | the HANDSOMEST ASSORY in Washington, embracing— PAPERHANGINGS Of Foreign an Bomostic Manufacture, of the best Fabrics. and LATEST STYLES, mpbevriate ter PABL@RS, HALLS. DINING ROOMS, CHAM. BEBS, and LIBRARIES, embraciag New. Bich, and Unique Designs of Embroidered Gilt Patterns Dra: Rooms. with approp: e Borders; e and select Stock of medium and low ‘apers. WINDOW SHADES, nd beantiful patterns, on Buff, Green, and the prevailing Oolors. TAN. LAVENDER.’ and STONB GROUNDS, with Gilt Borders, with and without Centers. ‘Window Shades of any required Size, Style, or Color. made to Order. OVAL PICTUBE FRAMES, The Largest assortment in the District, war- ranted to be Gilded with Gold Leaf, and from the Best Manufacturers in the Ovuntry—embracii w BO: D. and al A TURE FRAMES, WALNUT BRACKETS, CONVEX GLASS. Persons having Photogra} taken are reqnest- ed to call and exami ur Assortment before pur- chasing Frames. PICTURE CORD AND TASSELS, ENT ever offered In Crimson, = yo rr see mie lest Photograph to the Largest Portr Eizesalso, SILK COED and TASSELS, ditereut iz ; Special attention paid to this Branch ef our Bi nese. ” PAINTINGS AND ENGRAVINGS Always in Store. On Sale,s few Choice PAINT- INGS and ENGRAVINGS, Thankful fer the liberal patronage received ,the attention of the Public is called totheabove Btock as the most complete in the District, a ionme ir tion of which has been Manufactured spec ily to Order; and with the wockigppaditions received will make it all times such # is kept in » Well Begulated Establishment. Orders for Pa; barging or Window Shades panctually and faith fully executed, in a pouatry. ens cuner not sai ctory filled, rested. and satisfaction guaranteed; and (according to quality)sold at as Low Bates as they can be purchased in the District. TERMS vase FOR oe eed LABOR, E io. 486 7th street, Jy Si-r* Sdoors above Odd Fellows’ Hail. SPFsnion CABINET FURNITU. The Subscriber is happy to inform his numerous friends and customers that his stock of OABINET FUBNITURE Is Full and Complete, embracing every Bizte end Quality. from the finest PA LOB t0r down to the CHEAP. BEDSTEAD. It is not necessary to particularize, as our Stock contsine ever} ‘ivable article to be found in a Fisnsrbegcron roeunie ease . at prices ety \. Please call and satisfy yourself before urchesing. JOHN Q. WILSON, ge 3-co3m Sontheaet corner sth and D'sts. OAS! COAL!!! COAL! Lyken’s Valley BED A ken BED ASH Rest quality WHITE Warranted 2,240 Ibs. any part of the city. Orders left Hivme. Grocers. No. 40 Mark apé 8th ats., will be empay and Yard 7th st. south, betwee: Island. ‘i -wooD ™) per cent. saved by baring SGave’ at 7th st., bet. E and F. Island. $9 ASH, $875 to the ton. Delivered in with BaUM's. eu 25-Im* ‘€HOOL BOOKS. THE PLACE TO BUY THEM. At BALLANTYNE’S, 498 SEVENTH STSEET, NEAE E. A full Stock, at the lowest prices. se l-tw ‘Wis’ ERICAN SPOBTSMAN, one vol- ep fue Dead » by BM \. - Sis beers fe | north, the tol | | | | | | | erty will then ¥ GREEN &@ WILis:aMSs auctioneers. BONTING ON ‘4 Betwees 13th and str ana = we ls vison ofBupare Ne" om: Paving’ 136 feet 2 inches deep, toe fine alley carb, balance six menths, for ‘Terme : Une bait secured bye dead of rev Dotes bearing Interest, trust op the premises. All comveyeocine end pred woe My ~~ rt te buoek of ‘5a. GREEN @ WILLIAM OF ROUSBHOLD FURNITURE of 1th street west and G street jc Auction AY. the 12th instant, at 11 o'clock . at the residence ef «lady de © Louseckeeping the following articles, vis One Dark Onttage Set sbogany Bo kease and Writing Desk Carpet, Matt t Cork Stove and Utensils ‘WILLIAMS, Avcts. ¢ ¥ THOS. DOWLING, Auct.; Georgetown. NEAT AND COMFORTAPLE SMALL HOUSE AN D LUT AT AFT. ith, ines Lot No 3. fronting 40 feet on Valley street, pear West st.. with « depth of about 100 feet. The improvements ist Of a meat amd comfortabie small Frame Hovee stable and workshop which could be essily converted into @ good dweliing- house. Immed possession will be given, ‘Terms ca At themnme time and place I will sel! Baker's Tools, lot of Gravel for roofing Press, Ladders, and reveral other articles se6 THOS. DOWLING, Anct. B* W. L. WALL & 00, Auctionsers. DESIBA®KLE BUILDING LOTS AT AUCTION On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, September 12, at 5o clock, we will sell, ov the premises, two valu- able and desirable Buliding Lote, on the eouth ede of 1 street, between Lith and lith streets, being Lots 22 and 22, in subdivision of Square ch 23 feet on A strret, and rounio 145 fert to & 20 foot alley, They will be sol siately or toget ‘Terms of sale six, twelve oop ©: One-f-urth cash; balance in and cighteen ithe, deferred pay- cured bya di trust on the prop- erty. All stampe Dveyanclng St expenss of purchaser, A deposit ef @50 will be required as pon as the property is Knocked dowa. Title W.L. WALL & 00., Ancts, BY GREEN & WILLIAMS, Anctioncers, ~ TRUSTEES SALE OF IV PROVED BR TAT SALE. FRONTING UN SOUTH TIWLEN THIRD AND FOUBTH STK gar CAYITOL HILL, AT PUBLIO A « On FRIDAY, the 14th day of September next, at 5 ovlock p. m., 1 sball sell, ont of the premises. by virtue of @ deed of trosi to me from the subscriber, dated the 20. day of March, 1858, al rded inthe Land Kecords for Wash- y. District of Columbia, Liber N.C. a Hios, 203, 2 avd 2), Lot No 12, im are 785, fronting £0 feet on south A «treet, ran back # good epth to fine alleys, with the im- bove property will be sold according to the said deed of trust on the premises Terme: One fourth cash; balance in 6, 12, and 18 L Es- BE- eTSs, vo: months for notes bearing fnterest and secured by on tl a deed ef tr premises. All conveyancing amd revenue at the cost of the purchaser. | and a when the property is knocked off by the Ancloneer®: pORERT BOSTON, Trustee au si-eo&ds GREEN & WILLIAMS, Ancis. Y GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers. AND BUILDING LOTS INT. WASHINGTON -. AT TION. BY OBDER OF OF PUBLIC BUILDIN On TUESDAY. the ith 1866 we will sell, to the mencing at 12 och PUBLIC AU iE COMMISSIONER foset bidder, com? gbest bidder, com- Axction Boom, t and D «treet ing nemed property. belonging te the Government of the United States, viz Lots owt 16, 17, 18,0, amd zl, in Square No, Lots numbered 2,3 4. and 5, in Square No 612. Lot pumbered 13, in Square south of No. 667. Lot numbered 13, in Square No. 835. Lots numbered 12, 13. and 14, in Suutre No. 1,119, Lot numbered 16. in Snare No. 1,132. T square bes recently been subfivided and aud will be sold in lots, accordi: hich Will be shown om the Gay OF ould any one desire to bid fer the entire Bopportupity will Le offered. ‘erms: Cash. in Government funds,on the de- livery of the ceeds of the property One fifth of the purchase money to be paid when the properiy is knocked off houid the purchaser fail to comply. ——. apd there be put up again to the next Sigmon bidder. If the whole terms are not complied with im thirty days from the day of sale. the Commissioner reserves the right to resell the rty at tng Fitk and cost of the first purchaser. Ey order the Commiesioner of Public Buildi: au2eckés GREEN & WILLIAMB, Aucts. BY CBEEN & WILLIAMS, Aactioneers, TRUSTBE’S SALE OF A BUILDING LOT ON i9te STBEET, BETWE: LAND M 8TS. BORTH. aT PUBLIC AUCTION. Un MONDAY, the i7th instant, at m.,Ishall sell,on the pre deed of trust to me, dated the ber 185. and duly recorded im the land records for Washington county, Distriet of Columbia, tm Liber B. M. H., No. 13, folios 33, 3: and 35, following Sencriped Ererios. So it jel Gillet 's subdi of lote 11 and 12. in 8a’ rh said city; and also Lot ion das fers, anc ifthe terms are not complied with within five days alter the day ofsaie. the trustee reserves the right t« resell at the risk and cest of the de- faulting purchaser, by advertise ng three times im tar. the Evening St85-on ARLES JONES, Trastec. _te4lawhds GREEN & WILLIAMS, Ancts. B* GBEEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers. Will be sold by Public Auction, on THURSDAY, the 13th instant o'clock p ™. on the premt-es, Lot No. 19,in Squ N being subdivided into two Building Lot ach ing a front of 23 feet 2 inches by 100 fe ind 96 feet fronting 19th +t » between K and L streets north, being near the Western Market. Terms: One third cash; balancein six and twelve mouths, for notes earing interest, and secured by a deed of trust on the jises, All conveyancing Fao down on exch tot when scld n> Purchaser. 2 lo on each lot w Sed GREEN Ss WILLIAMS, Ancts, ()EFICE SUPERINTENDENT BUREAU ABAN- B s, Frrenven’s Viitace. Va., Sept, + of the Commisstoner Burean Be nand Abandoned Lands. will be ublic auctionon THURSDAY, Sept 20, 1855, 12 D, at Freedmen's Village. Va_.condenined Bu- a meg e ees Stoves, Stove Pipe, Farm Im- ments, &c., Terms of sale: Cash in Government fonds A.A LAWREN: se 10-58 Capt. V. , Saperiutend-at. ABGE SALE OF BUILDINGS aT iL L! DIEBS’ REST. = Caier ‘6 o Washingion We ston. D. C.. Sept 10, 4 “t In obedience to instructions from the Quarter- master General, the following buildings. the establishment known as Depot, will be sold at pabitc. Serice at oti SATURDAY, coencige “ai ber 15, a. m.. under the direction of Bre: form- “Bol ast Colonel James M. Moore, A. \. M.. ae fol- ~_ See ne T wo. | One louse. 12 feet feat One Addition todo kets wier Ts One Platform, 14 feet x 806 feet One Open Shed , 16 feet x 16 feet One Open Shed, 16 feet x 63 feet One » 10 feet x 10 feet ~ a eae | One Watch Box music Stand, and lineal feet Fenting, Oe Minic Band, gad 1240 line! font Feuctng,