Evening Star Newspaper, June 22, 1867, Page 3

LS SL SIE I EES IIE SDDS TE TEE IEE EEE AE EET TOT ESE ECE TSA 2 LE TS DE CDE ELIE PEED SE TEE OEE TS LET I LL THE EVENING STAR. @7 For “AUCTION SALES” advertisements eee fourth page of to-day’s STAR. LOCAL NEWS. The Smoot Homicide. HABEAS CORPUS APPLIED FOR. This morning a writ of habeas corpus was applied for by Mr. Davidge in the case ot Hen- ry Johnson committed for the murder of Thos. S. Smoet, returnable betore Judge Wylie at 2 o'clock this atternoon. At two o'clock theaccused was brought by Warden Brown. where Judge Wylie was sit- ting, when, in consequence of the tact not baving become generally known, there was but a small number of persons gathered. The accused was represented by W. D. Davidge and John H. Johnson, Esqs. Afew moments were spent in waiting for District Attorney Carrington, but he gave his censent to the case proceeding without being present, and Dr. C. H. Bowen was sworn, and testified to the situation in which he found Smoot. The wound over the right eye with the hemorrhage, he had no doubt produced death. The witness Jane E. Dorsey was called but she did not answer. The Court asked if it was simply to prove the shoeting that she was wanting. Mr. Davidge said that he wished toproye the adultery Wn. M. Kelly. sworn.—Witness went to the £uardnouse and saw the accused; he stated to witness be tound Smoot sitting on the side of the bed undressed: spoke to them: Smoot got up and went to a burean to open a drawer, as it to get something, when he (Johnson) fired the shot. By the Judge —Witness asked ‘why he did not give it to them both?” and Johnson re- plied that he did not go there for that purpose. Question.—Did he say he suspected her betore!” A—He said be had received informa- tion that she would be there with the man. Mr. Davidge stated that be was calling these ‘witnesses for the prosecution, and they were those who would have been called the Government if Gen. Carrington was present. He did not see how he could get along with- out the witnesses Mrs. Sawyer and Mrs. Dor- sey. The case was postponed until 10 o'clock Monday. ————= ees THE PRIzE FOR SrELLine.—This morning, the examination of grammar schools to award the Rhees prizes for spelling took place at the school-rooms, 5th street, between E and F. ‘The examining committee were Messrs. Rhees, ‘Wilson, Clark and Whyte. Oaly thegremmar schools were examined to-day. Theexamina- tion of intermediate schools was postponed until Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock, same piace. Forty pupils, five from each grammar school, were present. Fifty difficult words were put ont, and forty-nine of them spelled by George M. Davis. of the Fourth District Male Grammar School, John E. Thompson teacher. Divis was accordingly awarded the prize, a hand- come writing case, presented by Mr. Wm. Ballantyne. Second best, Charles Lewis, of First District. missed but two words. The committee was unanimous in itsaward The -ingle word missed was ‘coliectible,” which was spelled + collectable.” The spell- ing was all excellent, the average best, as well he premium, being conceded to the tourth district: and the next best average was by the scbools of the first district. The prize for the best speller of the intermediate schools is a gold medal, given by J. Rhees, Esq. ———6 —_—_ Orrnans’ Covurt—Judge Purceil.—This morning, the will of the late Jonn Stobel, «Pensioner of the Government at Soldiers’ Home) bequeathing bis property to his daugh- ter Rosa, residing in Boston, and nominating Adam Laubershin. of Philadelphia, her guar- dian, was tiled and fully proven. The will of the late Euphemia Manning filed in June, 1560 wastuily proven and ad- mitted to probate. The will of the late Emma Francis Uoyle ‘was fully proven and admitted to probate. Letiers of administration were issued to Anna B. MeMill, on the estate of the late Archibald McMill—bond $1,800. Jacob A. Walter was appointed guardian to to the orphans of George and Annie Goldin— bond—S3v00. The following accounts were approved and assed :—First andstinal of administra-rix of oseph Quicksall, and account ot personal es- tate of guardian to oren of Wm. Holmead: of executors of Joseph D. Ward, deceased: of administrator ef Sidney Smith Watts: and sec. ond final of guardian to orphan of Jas. Hend- ley, deceased. ge ips OPENED.—To-day at noon, bids were opened in the Mayor's Office for Grading and paving H street north, between 4th and 7th Streets west. The bids were as follows: G W. G. Eslin—%0 cts. for grading; $1.39 for pa: tng: 52 cts. for new flag; 4 cts. for relaying o fag: 40 cts. for gutter. Joshua Croksey—1s, $1.53, 50, 3, 38. Owen Dailey—20. $1.23, 49, 6, 34. P. Crowley & Co.—3), $1.23%, 46, 10, 45. D. F. Nutzey—23, $1.27, 48, 10, 35. G@. Nutzey— 30, $1.28, 45, 7, 39. John Eshbach—25, $1.23, 35, 3, #5. The contract was awarded to Mr. Dailey. Alo, the following bids for gas and water service pipes and lateral sewers on the same street:—McLindon & Eckloff, gas pipe, 28 cts.. dead water pipe 40; s1x-ineh sewer pipe 40; gas stop-cock and boxes $3, water stop-cock and boxes $3.50; A. R. Shepberd & Bro., gas pipe 26, lead pipe 3934, sewer pipe 43; gas stop-cock and box $3.50; water stop-cock and box $3. The last-named received the contract. —_e—___ THE TREASERY Srrike.—The Richmond ¢g a.) Examiner of Thursday publishes the fol- lowing dispatch from this city: “WASHINGTON, June 18, 1 tdeon Rag- Zand, corner Clay and Henry streets: Notity all bricklayers not to come to Washington, a3 we are on 4 strike for eight hours to constitute a legal day’s work on Saturday. There is a 4 person coming to Richmond to get hands. Warn all persons not to make any contracts with him, and don’t believe anything he says. Publish this in the principal papers of Rich- mond and Petersburg. «J. RAGLAND, “for W. B. Dobson, President.”* It is stated that about twenty bricklayers, who left Richmond before the publication of the above, arrived here yesterday, but returned home on learning the cause of the strike. ———— Hichway RoBBER Yesterday, officer Westfietd, of the Second Precinct, arrested Emory Parker, azed 12 years, upon the charge of bighway robbery. 1t appeared in evi- dence, before Justice Walter, that the little boy had been sent by his mother to parchase bread, and the accused met him on the road and took the mogey from him. Another boy saw the act, and Went to take the money from him when Wm. Parker, father of the accused, assaulted and beat the new comer. Justice ‘Walter sent the cases to court; Emory Parker for highway robbery, and Wm. Parker tor as- sault and battery. ent NATIONAL OF FERING.—An important move- ment for the relief of the destitute in the South is in progress in this city, at No. 370 Pennsy!- vania avenue, Metropolitan Block, under the supervision of Mr. George W. Thomas, of New York city. Mr. Thomas brings with him high testimonials for integrity ot character, busi- ness energy, and a philanthropic spirit. By his utiring exertions he succeeded recently in securing to the home and school for the chil- dren of deceared and ditabled soldiers and sailors, in New York. the sum of 399,000. Mr. ‘Thomas bas opened a very attractive office at the above number, and we invite our citizens to calland see him. —_——_e———— Savep.—Yesterday aiternoon, a boy named Henry Barron was fishing in the river at the Eleventh street wharf, when the plank upon ‘which he was sitting broke and he fell into Tiver. A man working in the vicinity saw the accident, and seon caught the lad and pulled im out of the waier. He was apparently dead, but by perseverance im the application of proper restoratives he recovered under the treatment and was taken to his home on Sev- enth, between G and H streets south. — THE NATIONAL STEREOPTICON.—Another opportunity will be effered our citizens for seeing this beautiful work of art, which elicit- ed somuch applause when recently exhibited at Odd Fellows’ Hall for the benefit of the peor of the South. By the advertisement it Will be seen that the exnibition will be ren- ‘dered more attractive by fine music and elo- quent poetic readings. —_~-— CHARGE OF ASSAULT aND BATTERY AND AvrTEMrT aT RaPz.—Yesterdsy, Daniel Kra- mer was arrested by officer Hanes, charged with assault and battery, and attempt a rape on Frances Hollinger, near Boundary sireet. The prisoner was taken before Justice Walter, and was held to bail for a hearing. paeaeE ateeBe. SELLING on SuNDay.—Yesterday, J, P. Ferguson & Ue., keepers of a restaurant in the country, were arrested by officer Hane: charged with selling liquor on Sunday, Jus- tice Walter fined the firm $10. —__—__. Perty Larecreny.—A. M. Brooks and Emma Young, colored, were arrested by officers Ham- iiton and Arnold, upon charges of petty Iar- <eny. They were sent to jail tor court by Justice Call, ———~—___ Srcuniry ror CovrT.—_Wm. : rdan and Espey Jordan were arrested by officer Yeat- man, of the Tenth Precinct, u: a charge of petty larceny. They were held to bail for court by Justice Boswell. CENTER MARKET, TO-DAY.—Beef, best cuts, T 1b., 36g; eK Salt Beef, 15a20c.; Dried Beet, B5adibc eal, 25c. Mutton, chops, 25c., Lamb, 20c.; Lard, 18c.; Pork, fresh, 18 ¢ts.; corned, 15e.; Bacon, hams, uncut, 20c.; sliced, 25c.; breasts, 18e.: shoulders, 15c. Butter, 30a y Spring Chickens, $4a%6 per doz., Chick- ens, per pair, $1.50a$2; Turkies, 25a35c. Ib.; Geese. 75¢.a81.50; Ducks, pair,75c.a81. Eggs, doz, 25a28c. Green Corn, can, 40c. Apples, new, pk, 60c. Apples, dried, 75c. Leeks, bh.,5e. Spinnach, 400. le, 19aQc. Turnips, 3c. pk. eS, dried, per qrt, 15 cts. Beans, butter, 20c.; white, 12al5c.; dried cherries, qt., 50c. Rad- ishes, per bunch., 2a4c. Beets, per pk., 40c. Onions, 50c.; Okra, 30c.; Parsnips, 20a25c. Peas, t., 10c. Carrots, bunch, Sc. Rhubarb, 6c. ‘ish-Rock, large, each, $2.50; small. bunch, 40c.; Perch, 50 cents; Herring, per doz., 15a20 cents; Shad, pair: 50 cents to 75; Halibut 25 cents Ib. Rye, per bus., $1.50a81.S0._ Corn Meal. per bus , 90c.a81.10 Shipstuff, 80c. Brownstuff, 75c mid- diing.90c. Shorts, 60c. Corn,ehelled, %c.a$1.10,1n ear, bbl., 85.50a87. Oats, bu..%0c. Hay, cwt., $1 aS2. Straw, #1 901.95. Uelery, per bunch. 10c, Krout, per quart, 8c. Cab! » per head. 10al5c. Hominy, quer 10 cents. ttuce, 1a10 cents. Potatoes, 40c. per peck; Sweet Potatoes, $1. Smal? Birds, per doz., $1.26; Small Dueas, 75¢.a¢1. Cranberries, 30c. Green peas, 25ad(ic. pk. Strawberries, qt., 10a20c. Bermuda po- tatoes, pk.. $1.15. Asparagus, 10a20c. bh. Tomatoes. 20250 per doz.; Pineapples. 15a35c. each. Cherries, qt., 12a20c. Gooseberries, qt. 10c.; Cymlines, per doz., $1; Snap Beans, per pk, 60c. New Potatoes. per pk.: 75c. Currants, per qt., lsc. Mulberries, per qt., 10¢ Qe ee FUNERAL.— Yesterday afternoon, the faneral of the late Joseph ©. Bailey took place from his late residence, on Capitol Hill, and it was very largely attended, Columbia Lodge. No. 10, 1. O. O.F., headed by Heald’s Washington Brass Band, and Eagle Tent of Rechabites being present as organizations, as also a large number of the workmen employed by the city passenger railway, the companions of the de- ceased. The remains were taken to the East ‘Washington Methodist Onurch, where the fu- neral discourse was delivered by Rev. George Y. Leech, the pastor, (the congregation being a very large one,) and atits close the proces- sion moved to the Congressional Cemetery. where the remains were interred with the ser- vices of the orders. ‘ + tai ee FRATERNAL VIsiTs.—On Thursday evening, a large delegation of Equal Division, No. 3, Sons of Temperance, paid a visit to Ontario Division, No. at the Navy Yard, when a pleasant reun of the members took place; and last evev ng Ontario Division returned the compliment by revisiting Equal, and another pleasant evening was spent, during which addresses were made by P. W. P. E. CO. Klopfer, W. P. ©. Alexander, of Equal, and W.P.Erly. of Ontario, and recitation, with music, occupied the balance of the evening. —_—_o— WEDDING. n Thursday night, Shiloh Bap- tist Church, (South Washington.) was crowd- ed to overflowing by the friends of Mr. Jonu F. .ipphard and Miss Eldrianna A. Hopkins, to see them united in marriage. Mr. T. A. Hopkins and Miss Mary V. Williams waited on tbe young couple, and Rey. U. C. Meador performed the ceremon ooo THE Bopy of Smoot, killed by Henry John- :@n, Was taken to Alexandria on the + o’clock boat yesterday morning. and conveyed ina hearse jto the residence of his wite, on the cor- ner of Wilkes and Pitt streets. It will be buried to-day. CHURCH OF THE INCARNATIC’ This hand- some Episcopal Church, now in course of erection. on the cornerof 12thand N streets north, will be ready tordedication by the mid- dle of August next. REAL ESTATE SaLe.—Yesterday, Messrs. Cooper & Latimer, auctioneers, sold a lot on the norih west eorner of Sth and O sireets, about 1,300 feet, to Mr. Edward Greer, at 974 cents per foot. seg =e GLENWooD OzMETERY.— Omctibuses will leave the corner of 7th and New York avenue every half hour to-morrow (Sunday) after- noon for this beautiful cemetery. jcainaaker “imme Fast Driving —C. S. Scott was arrested yesterday by officer Hopkins, of the First wed. for ast driving. Justice Moreell fined im en THE Excursion of the season to Glymont Friday, June 25th, by the Foundry M. FE. Sabbath School. See ad ment MARRIED. LIPPHARD—HOPKINS. On the 20th instant, by the Rev. ©. C. Meador, Mr. JOHN F. LIP PHARD, of this city. to Miss E HOPKINS, of Riclmiond, Va. No cards. {Richmond p: 1 DIED. BURKE. On the 20th inst., at quarter past eight o’clock, CLARENCE FRANCIS, infant son of Francis K and Fannie C. Burke, aged 5 months and % days . CITY ITEMS. _ WASHINGTON Mills Blue Flannel Coats, at Seven Dollars, at A. Saks & Co.'s, 617 7th street, adjoining National Bank of the Republic. paar weires Goon, substantial Linen Duck Pants at #1.50 per pair, warranted to thrink every time you ‘wash them, at Henning’s One Price Clothing Store, on the corner of 7th street and Maryland avenue. oo oeneee JEwsiry.—Rubber Sets, Buttons, Bracelets, Ghains, Jet and Pearl sets, Jet Cross Sets, Jet Bucktes, Silver-plated Spoons, Forks recetved this morning, at Prigg’s One Dollar Jewelry Bore No. 438 Pennsylvania avenue, near 454 street. — Ge Doors, SASH AND BLINDs.—See advertise- ment of George M. Barker, who has started an establishment near the Northern Liberty Mar- kei, for sale of Doors, Sash, Blinds, Window and Door Frames, Mouldings, Bracxets, Newel Posts, &c. cams Down wiTH Hie Payers !—Patronize only those who sell sheer! uy your Gent’s Fur- nishing Goods at Franc’s, 49 7th street, be- tween D and E, three doors above Odd Fel- lows’ Hall. Gray’s Collars, 18c. box; Gold- smith, Byron and Garotte, 18¢. box; Imitation Linen Goldsmith, Byron and Garotte, Isc box. And all other goods cheap in prepor- tion. L eineanny Coenen QvicK SALES AND SMALL PROFITs.—Good White Shirts, $1.25a81.50; A. No. 1 Fine White Shirt, $2.5va: Good Gauze Undershirts, 50 cents; Fine Gauze Undershirts, $1: Fine Lisle Thread Undershirts, $1.50; Good Cotton Half Hose, 10, 15, 20, and 25 cents per pair; Best English Half Hose, 50 cents per pair. At Franc’s Gent’s Furnishing Store, 494 7th st., between D and E, three deors above Odd Fel- lows’ Hall. Ll Write Dvck Suits, Brown Linen Suits Alpaca Coats and Dusters, and a large variety of linen goods in general, at prices to suit everybody, at Hable & Co.'s, 468 Pennsylvania avenue, under U.S. Hotel. eo ge HABLE & Co., No. 469 Pennsylvania avenue, under U.S. Hotel, offer a large stock of White Shirts, Undershirts, Drawers, Neckties, and various selections of Gent.’s Furnishing Goods, at reduced prices. Call early and secure bar- gains. eo ——__e—_—_ Panic-STRUcCK BrauTy.—Iit is a terrible shock to a charming woman—indeed, to any woman.—to find that her teeth are teginning to go.” Never will any Buman being who uses the fragrant Sozodont, while the teeth are still sound, make /ja/ discovery. Even when decay has commenced,f it immediately stops its progress. e0 =e JusT RECEIVED this merning one hundred more of those fine twenty-five doilar suits, at the Great Central Clothing House, 460 7th street, opposite the Post Office. ——« ONE HUNDRED Suits at twenty dollars just received. Calland look at them at the Gregt Central Clothing House, 460 7th street, oppo- sive the Post Office For Corns, Bunions, Bad Nails, Enlarged Jomts, Warts, Moles, Vascular Excrescences, &c., consult Dr. White, Chiropodist, 424 Penn. avenue, between 4 and 6th sts. Office hours from$a.m.to5p.m.,and6tos p.m. Sn ges To THE LADIES OF THIS CITY AND GEORGE- TowN.—Do you wish to save money! Go to Lewis Baar’s Faucy Establishment. He selis cheaper than any other hous 71 ogee Just KR&cEIVED—Three hundred Boys’ Suits, latest Spring styles from ten to fitreen doliars per suit, at the Great Central Clothing House J.H. SmitTH, 460 7th street, opposite Post Office. ee Porr Cors, Durillons et Ongles reatres dans Ja chair, consulter le Docteur White, etabli depuis 1561—a son office No. 424 Penn- sylvyania avenue, entre la quatrieme et la Sixieme rue. tt peg No Bertge INvEsTMENT can be made than im Clothing at the present reduced prices at the Great Central Ulothing House, 460 Seventh street, opposite the Post Office. — Go AND SBE those fifteen dollar suits, re- ceived this morning, at the Great Central Clothing House, 460 7th street, opposite the Post Office a PERSONAL. 4S. WIGS, WIGS—At DEMONGEOT’S Hu 1 Hai d Perfumery Store, 279 Penn. betw 10th and J1th sts, Je 21-3t~ MOS£Y To LET ON FInST MORTGAGE. WH. L. TAYLOR, 506 Massachusetts avenue, between 4th and 5th sts. GENUEERE, STRAW AND PAN HATS BEACHED and TRIMMED NEW, at M. INGHAM’S Cheap Hat Store je 13-eolm* », 34632 7th street, bet. Land K Je 20-2t" W. BARKER. CABINET + MAKER & UNDERTAKER. (amleeeoes@ D st., between 9th and loth WF Furnitiire Repaired and Varnished. UST ARRIVED— 80 bbis. Pure Country CIDER VINE. CLARK & PEARSON jest Wholesale Agents and jel-dif, Commission Merchants. | he CREAMS, WATER ICES, ROMAN PUNCHE FROZEN CUSTARD. &c.. of all the most Delicate Flavors, 4 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. We have the pleasure of announcing to ournn merous friends and the public in general that we have connected with our well-known establishment, 289 Penna avenue, between 9th aod ith sts., the manufacture of ICE CREAMS ROMAN PU H, FROZE of all the most delicate flavors, at WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. We have made our ection of the most choice Creams from Orange count New York. Pennsy] vania. Delaware and Maryland Dairi We will guarantee the public that we will use the VERY BEST MATERIAL in manufacturing the above-mentioned articles and with our vast me ey and facilities, wnd the ence of our Foreman, who has been em ployedin pecadel pita. at the business in the mo: prominent houses for the last twenty-seven year: eel confident that we can offer to the public article which cannot be surpassed in this country All we ask is a single trial, which will convince the most fastidious. mi We most respectfully solicit the nilies, Hotels. Festivals. icoN 1¢ patronage of Nies, Excursions, Delivered to all parts of the city free of charge HARVEY & 289 Peunsylvania ay SEVENTH STREET. 486 TO PERSONS RENOVATING. REDUCED PRIVES FOR CASH Having the largest and choicest Stock in the Dis- trict. and wishing to reduce it as much ay pos- sible during the summer.in order to make room for fall purchases. we shall offer for the next two monthe, at reduced prices for cash, our choice selec- tion PAPERHANGINGS, WINDOW SHAD UVAL PICTURE FRAMES, PICTURE CORD AND TASSELS, WALNUT BRACKETS, CABINETS, BOOK SHELVES, 4 Also. always on cn aed sale a few choic PAINTINGS and ENGRAVINGS. To those needing the above wg@would say please calland examine our Goods, and compare quality and prices before purchasing. Please remember the name and number. = J.MARKRITER, No. 486 Seventh street, Eight doors above Odd Fellows’ Hall. je 17-1m* etween D and E streets. Fe&, SALE—Fifty GOVERNMENT WAGONS. Will be sold singly or kopether. to suit pur- chasers. STARR & METCALF, Plant’s Building, je l4-tf New York avenue and 15th ‘strest. PASTERE FOR HORSES AND COWSon the farm of Geesboro, well fenced. wa- tered sna state oe fie most ceenchanie. > B ry, a me tional Bace Course. x my 23-1m* Books: BOOKS. THE CHEAPEST BOOKS IN THE WUBLD. WAVERLY NOVELS—Each number complete volume in iteelf—usually sold by book agents at 3) cents per No., only 25 cents; to be complete in 25 Nos. : Now is the time to subscribe. WAVERLY NOVELS—Five volumes bound ia one, printed on good paper. ‘‘Waverly.” “Rob Boy,” “The Monastery,” ‘‘Kenelworth,” and ‘The Pirate;” all for $1.50. DICKENS’ WORKS—Illustrated, from $1.50 to 2.9. Each volume complete in itself. THACKARY’S WORKS — Beautifally illus- trated, large print, from §1.25to $1.50 per volume, A Lot of ENGLISH BOOKS just received, to which the attention of the reading public is re- spectfully invited, at the Hudson Taylor Book Store, FRENCH & RICHARDSON, my 21-tT | 334 Pennsylvania avenue muni 334 re LAR» CURERGSIENTS ay, cur, if to order, Also, Dress and - broidering. aid and Tock meaty { ADIES, YOUR ATTENTION IS CALLED TO 4 one of’ my latest. make of DRILL WHALE- BONE CORSE $1.25. Itis the most easy best fitting. for summer dressing. COR- SE EELS, 6 cents a pair. TRAIL SKIRTS $1, at CHS. F M’S Hoop Skirt, Corset, and Shoulder Brace Manutactory, 49 Louisiana ave- nue, between 6th and 7th street: Je l4-tt LATEST STYLES OF SKIRTS aterial. always on hand and m irts altered and repaired, at : Joop Skirt aud Corset Manufactory, bet. M and N sts. my 23-1m* ADIES PLEASE READ THIS.—WILLIAM 4 PRINCK, 439 9th strect, has about six hun- dred (600) well made stamps of elegant designs tor Embroidery. Braid, &c., that he will sell cheap, the whole o1 rt, and teach the buyer the Compositi fu ns and Brushes, and explain how to use them, gratis. Being part of a duplicate late ly used in Baltimore any lady wishing to engage in this profitable business and having a sinall capital should call at once. Je3 ERS ONAL .—Married and Single Ladies. Allin trouble call. Business private. Strictly confi al. Success guara) or no charge, ‘Madaine ON. Doctress, 625 Penna, avenue, between ad streets. Je7-Im* ITUATIONS AND EMPLOYMENT cured to all who will apply to B. B. CHAS 3 0 D street, near 1334 Allin want of good servants, cooks, nurses. notice. All’ private Je 6-Im* COxE DENTAL — Young men who have in jured themselves by certain secret habits, which tthem for business, pleasure, or the duties of ed life; also, middle-aged and old men, who, m the follies of youth, or other causes, feel a de- bility in advance of their years, before placin themselves under the treatment of any one, shoul first read ** The Secret Friend.’’ Married ladies will learn something of fenpostance by perusing “The Secret Friend.’’ Sent to any address, in a sealed envelope, on receipt of 25 cents, Address Dr, CHAS. A. STUART & CO., Boston. Mass. n09-ly Ss x Intelligence Office, No. 4 street &c..can be supplied at sho: communications strictly confidential. un ar q™" SALE OF WATCHES On the popular one price plan, fiying every patron a handsome and reliable watch for the low price of Ten Dollars! without regard to value, aud not to be ac for unless perfectly satisfactory. 500 Sol Gold Hunting Watche $250 to $750 wo Cased Gol atche: 200 to “500 5¢0 Ladies’ Watches, Enamelli 100to 300 1,000 Gold Hunting Chron’r Watches.. 250to 300 1,000 Gold Hunting English Lever: 200to 250 3.000 Gold Hunting Duplex Watches... 150to 200 5.000 Gold Hunting Amer’n Watches... 100to 250 5,000 Silver Hunting Levers... 50to 150 6,000 Silver Hunting Duplexe: Wto 250 5.00) Gold Ladies’ Watches........ Sto 20 10,000 Gold Hunting Lepines,, to (75 10,000 Miscellaneous Silver Watches, 50to 100 25,000 Hunting Silver Watches........... 2Bto 8 30.000 Assorted Watches, all kinds... to 75 Every patron obtains a Watch by this arrange- ment. costing but $10, while it may be worth $750. Jig partiality shown. e wish to immediately dispose of the above magnificent stook. Certificates naming articles, are placed in sealed envelopes. Holders are en- titled to the articles named on their certificates, upon payment of Ten Dollars, whether it bea Watch worth §750, or one worth less. The retu of any of our certificates entities, you to the article named thereon, upon payment, irrespective of i worth. and as no article valued Jess than §10 is named on any certificate, it will at once be see that this is no lottery, but a straight-forward le; ts imate transaction, which may be participated in even by the most fastidious. "A single certificat will be sent by mail, post-paid, upen receipt of cents. five for $1, eleven for $2, thirty-three and elegant premium or $5, sixty-six and more valuable remium for $10, one hundred and’ most superb atch for $15. To Agente or others wishing em- ployment this is a rare opportunity. Itisa Wecith. mately conducted business, duly authorized by the Government, and open to the most careful scrutiny. us! Address San res8 "WRIGHT BROS. & UO., je 3-Im 161 Broadway, New York. 505 NINTH STREET. 50 FOUR DOORS NORTH OF D STREET, (Seaton Hall Building.) WALL PAPERS, WINDOW SHADES, SHADE HOLLANDS, CANTON MATTING,; TABLE AND FROOR OILCLOTH, GILT CORNIGES, OVAL AND SQUARE PICTURE FRAMES, PICTURE CORD AND TASSELS, &c., &c, Afine assortment of the above Géods in Store, and for saleCHEAP FOR Casi. 4 KIDWELL & HENDERSON, mh 23-3m 505 9th street. Y3 UNG Pegi ED the thorough bref Racin ts estate of te ii 5 EF. Stock- ton, of jersey, ‘make Bock Toot of 1867, commenci ery ending November 4. (at “Glen. O north- west of Ge wii, District‘of Columbia. oon ay season, eerable. @t the = ser Taad-pitis,, PUStee BBe TUTE ma ey Pee ep 2-ltw Manager. __ FOR SALE AND RENT. FOR SALE AND RENT. Fe RENT—A three-story BRICK HOUSE, _ No. 208 S0th st., between M and N. Inquire of HENRY BIRCH, at No. 217 wth st Je 22-3t* Fo RENT.—Three or six Pleasant ROOMS, INFURNISHED, at No. 276 Penna. avenue, two doors east of the Kirkwood House. je 22-st" Fok RENT—PART OF A DWELLING on H Large Yard, &c. Apply at Grocery, northeast corner 5th and H streets. je 22-3t" O LET POR THE SUMMER FOR REASON able rent, a Furneshed HOUS 303 I st.. alr: d cool, with modern conveniences. Apply at house between 12m. and 3 p.m je 22-3t YAVERN LICENSE AND FIXING for sale. with two years L will be sold cheap Inquire at the northw corner of 12th and H strects jo 22. eof the beat locatio: “RES LE—In OOD WELL and FIXTL ithout stosk. Satisfactory Ning. Apply at Mrs, STERN'S. 512 7 een D and E- Je 2 eR SALE—A beautitul LOT, 30 by 95 feet, lo- cated on [ street, near corner of Ivth street, adjoining the pret of Mrs terms apply at ‘*The Cottage,” tween H and I. LEASA » WELL FURNISHED FRONT ROOMS FOR RENT, with use of bath room, at N. E. corner of 5th and I streets. Two or three gentlemen can Be accommodated. Boarding con venient. it * HREE HOUSES AT PRIVATE SALE in the Third Ward. One house No. 230 9th street ween N and O streets. Two houses No. 10 1 Madison ur Oregon street. Apply on the yen. Macomb: on 1th street, be- __ je tt For premise Je 22-3t YANAL WOOD YARD FOR RENT —The Wood Yard on Missouri avenne and Canal for rent including Seales and Office, all in good order. For terms inquire of the Canal Commissioner. 35 cords of WOOD also fi 3 Iw? R RENT— BRICK No. 399 13th street. between F and louble back building, 14 rooms re at Lumber Yard, 12th JNO. B. WARD. {Intel.} STORE-ROOM AND zl h street east, between Gand I streets south; for years oceupied as_a Gro ve yostables in the rear of the building. Inquire at DELLWIG & CO.’S, corner of 8thand E streets Navy Yard. : Je 22-30" | ee FOR SALE.—The undersigned will sell at private sale the farm now in his occupancy located between Rockville. in Montgomery county, Mursland. and Georgetown, D. upon the old Roekville road. It contains 196 acres; Is in a good state of cultivation; lies beautifull: elevated and v ‘ has several fine springs upon it, aud unfailing streams in every field. It will be shown to any one by Mr. WM. HAGAN. whoresides upon it. Title is perfect. Terms made known on appli cation vA F. HYDE, No. 63 Water ; TYLER, corner f ENT—The large CELLAR. No. a88 7 . near 3d street. No. two doors west. Fer RENT—A small HOUSE, with o: astore attached: Apply on the pret lith street, between I and k Kost : pres R ND fora Cigar Store in Washington 13'y street and I Inquire at Union Hotel, corner avenu Je Lit ORK BRICK HOUSE, four rooms and kitchen. partially furnished. Possession given July ist. Apply at 900 K st., between 4th and 5th. ie Prax RENT dren. for two or three applied for soon. Bosses YOR RENT—LARGE F od for Business, particularly for Milliner; also. NEW FURNISHED ROOMS. Inquire at DEM( OTS Human I 279 Pa. a je2d-3t" .4 rooms 10 per mouth: Tt F HOUSE 489 L STREET WILL BE ED - without chil » ready turn f onist July. je RE ROOM OR RENT. communic g nsekeeping for a sm: on Sth and 9th sts je 21-2" and water. stitalle 1 family. on M. st Inquire on the premis —At No. 451 10th street. west side, near avenue, from July Ist. two large. pleasant : Also. two FRONT ROOMS, one large andone small, on second floer, free from after noon sun. je 21-3t* Fre SALE AT A GREAT BARGAIN—#i0 cash required, and $10 monthly until, pald— two new four-room HOUSES, situated in the 7 of H street, Island. between 44 and 6t houses now rent for $10 cach per month. P $700 each. STARR & METCALF Plant's Building,) e2h-tf New York avenne and 15th st Fo PRIVATE SALE—A set of school room FURNITURE, consisting of fifteen Desks. Boston manufacture,one set Prof. Guyot’s Wall Maps, one Magnetic Globe. with objects, and every requisite for the school room. Inquire 332 18th et, between I and K. Also. for rent, several y furnished communicating ROOMS on second je 21-2t RM FOR SALE—The Farm adjoins Mr. P. W. Brownings place, i*s miles north of Bia densburg, containing 50 acres, one-half cleared. the other half in good timber; house containing three rooms; good log stable; spring close to the house; good hemlock board fence around the place. The fencing and improvements cost $1.100. The owner offers it tor $1,200. Inquire at Patent Office. Room 97. or 63 Indiana avenue. Je 21-2t™ F SALE AT A GREAT BARGAIN—THREE STORY RRICK HOUSE on 13th street. beween Hand I; 500. 6 TWO-STORY BRICK HOUSES on Jith. between O and P, $2.000 each. 2 COL TAGE JIOUSES on E street. near New Jersey ave., 3 each. STARR & MET LF Real Estate Brokers. (Plant's Building.) je 2tf Corner New York avenue and 15th st. Fo SALE. VERY CHEAP.—A nuinber of fine BUILDING LOTS in square 130, bounded by h, 17th, P, and Q streets; the west half of square nght low; together with a large num ts throught the city. Some good Building Weach. HOUs ranging in price from . A beautiful country site of t'. n7th and 14th streets. one mile from A number of FARM sor Ex MITC IN h sts. nic floor. be Co s over Shepherd's Book Store i i FOR SALE. HREE STORY AND ATTIC BRICK HOUSE, IN A FIRST-CLA BUSINESS LOCATION. RARE CHANCE FOR AN INVESTMENT Will be sold low, and on very easy terms. south part of Lot 17. Square 348,with improve fronting 25 feeton Tenth street west, betwee and E streets north, and running back 101 feet 1 inch to an alley. For further information see CHARLES B. BAYLY, Real Estate Agent, je 21-4t the Room 17, No. 48834 Seventh st P.S—Also, for sale, FIVE GOOD DWELLI ;a number of Lots and Farms. it CHARLES sellhis very desirable pro) ntgomery county, Md., bin John Bridge, on the Potoma Same distance from said works. (which is very complete.) with about 230 of land. (about 45 acres timber land.) will be jasa whole or subdivided. other tract contains about M1 acres, separated by county road. A further description is deemed parties wishing to purchase are said property. 2fnotsold by W instant. I will offer the same at public auction that day. at 5 o'clock p, m., on the premises. Terms: One-third cash, and the remainder in six, twelve, and eighteen months, with interest. THOMAS DOWLING, je 2i-dts 174 Bridge street, Georgetown. Poe RENT—A STORE on 10th street, suitable for an Office. Enquire of G. M. VAN BUREN No. 464 10th street. je -3t* JrOoRmENT—4 neat one-story FRAME HOUSE, No. 546, near Fleteher’s restaurant, Capitol Hill; contains 3 rooms, passage, side alley; hydrant inyard, Apply at 459 E st. north. je 20-tf For RENT—One large ROOM. suitable for Clubs, Societies, &c., on second floor. Also, several small ROOMS, suitable for offices, at No. 535 9th st., opposite the Central Market. je 20-3t* F& SALE—-STOCK, FIXTURES AND GOOD WILL, &c., ofa Grocery Store doing good business. Good reason given for selling. Apply at the Star office. je 20-3t* OR RENT—BRICK HOUSE containing six rooms, corner of 444 and M streets south, pleas- antly located : aaa throughout, and water conven- $ UTHORIZED BY MR ient. BOARD for two Sierks desired; Northern family preferred. nt $20. je® je RENT AND REMOVAL.—MITCHELL & SON, eal Estate Brokers, offer their old office, cor- ner Pennsylvania avenue and 15th street, for rent. having removed to the Northwest corner 7th and D sts., over Shepherd’s Book Store. Apply as above. je 20-6t MITCHELL & SON. F°%, RENT—One very, pleasant unfurnished 'RONT ROOM, on ‘first floor, suitable for office purposes; rent low. Also, two furnished ROOMS, at 213 ¥ street, between lith and 15th streets, near the Treasury Department, je 19-4t” QOUrrcE ROOMS.—FOR RENT, in my Build, ing, corner New York avenue and 15th street several ROOMS, SUITABLE FOR OFFICES or SLEEPING APARTMENTS. For particulags in- quite of GEO. H. PLANT, Office, Room 10; Plant’s ur je Hee corner New York ayenye and 15th st. AY PRIVATE SALE—LEASE, GOOD WILL, FIXTURES, and FURNITURE of the Del- monico Restaurant, No. 223, south side Pennsyl- vanin avenue, between 14th and 15th streets. For particulars inquire of OPER & LATIMER, Auctioneers, southwest corner Penn. avenue and Tith street. {Int * jel9-tf UK SALE—A BRICK HOUSE and LOT; house containing four rooms, kitchen, and cellar; on N street, between 23d and 24th sts. Inquire on the premises. Jel3+6t™ OR RENT—Four or five unfurnished BOOMS, F at No. 33 K street. between 26th and Wth sts. west, near Circle. Convenient to Cars and Depart- ments. Pleasant and agreeable neighbor! dus Guire on premises, 3 Je 7-eobt* (OR RENT—A BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, 11 rooms, water and g28; the very best location for renting rooms or Sey boarders, or for offices, Seventh street, No. 536, near D street. Newly papered and painted; several rooms furnished. The same cin be bought if desared, Inquire. om ete re je R SALE—A small FARM, contaiping 10% peewee emai save as BARE, omtae penaises. Je 1r-8t yR <one three-story BRICK . Ten, ’ walk the Tri fa ze Angly at No. 309 Teh ctrect bereees DB barrack ci, Sea mie ee dee tw Fs SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR CITY PBOP ERTY—Three huudred and fifty acres of first rate LAND, suitable for farming, gardening, or dairying, situated within the District of Colum bia, from one to three miles from Georgetown, and extending from the Conduit Road near the Chesa- peake and Ohio Canal to Tennallytown. | This roperty will be sold in a body on accommodating erms, or in lots to suit purchasers, 8 portion 0 having been beautifully laid off in lots from ten acres each. with good fronts on read, and par ticularly desirable for market gardens, T red, will give one-t dcash and two-third and, in exchange for improved property in W agton or Georgetown. Call and see plats of this property at our office. STARR'S METCALP. Real Estate Brokers, R jei7 tf corner New York ave. and [Sth st Ek BENT TA three-story BRICK : containing 10 rooms. on 2d street, betw A y Church, and withi walk of the Pennsylvania avenne Rent to a permanent tenant $4@ per Apply at Gilman's drug st cars or $35 in advance: pall HOU) ARM of 2% and Inswrance Agent. _E. corner 7th st. and La. ay. Fx RENT—The two story BRICK DWELLING No. 115 Gay street. getown. For terms apply toCHAS. 8S. ENGLISH, No. 138 Bride : Georgetown je 1s-eost* A SMALL PRIVATE FAMILY, in a healthy and most desirable lc Georgetown, Would rent a responsible person, Apply a Georgetown. D.C. FOE RE TAURANT avenue, “Apply je 18-617 @ :8 to C. B. BAKER, Star Office. Je FS LET—The desirable BRICK DWELLING No. 138, on the north side of G street, between ‘2ist and 22d streets, containing 10 rooms, with gas Apply at 123 Bridge st.,ieorgetown, je 3taw3w* (OR RENT—A DESIRABLE PRIVATE R IDENCE. with handseme Flower Garden at ituated between 7th and 3th sts. west. at the intersection of Maryland and Virginia nes For terms apply to JOHN H. SEMMES ve House. je6-eotf OTS FOR SALE ON LIBERAL TERMS— BEAUTIFULLY LOCATED je square from street cars on Capitol Hill 40 down and small monthly payments required; 4 years time given. Lots 20 by 100 feet deep toa 20 foot alley Call at once if you would secure one. STARK & METCA (Plant's Buil je 5-tf New York ave. and 5 Geren. REAL ESTATE AND HOUSE AGENCY, 100 Bridge street.—We now have anumber of desirable Propertic sfor sale in price from 000 to $25.00. Also, LOTS for sale, and several HOUSES for rent my 27-1m* ORME & COOPER. Foe SALE—A LOT on L street, betwe and Mth stre ;. 29 fect front and 184 fe paved alley, “Apply to C. B. BARKER, Si Jest FOR RENT—A 81 OM. corner of Sthand L stree nd FIX’ 'S for sale. Inquire of B.N. EDMONSTON, on the premises, between 6 and 8 p.m. Foe SALE—A two-story BRICK HO E near the northeast boundary of the city; 4 rooms and halls, with large lot of groundenclosed. Price $3,000. Inquire 347 3d st. mh 25-tf H° E TO RENT— rst-class RESIDEN ith all the conveniences of hot and cold water ; thirteen reoms; sit roof Dunbarton and own, D.C. Rent is 2oOSG st.. bet. ith tt -tt on each floor, bath-room. uated on the southeast Washin ton streets, Gee rannum. Inquire a Washington, D.C. se T—Brick STABLE AND CARRIAC in @ central location. Possession given immediately. For terms, &c.. inguire of W. L. WALL & CO., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants, my 23 Corner 9th street and Penn, avenue, Ke RENT—A FURNISHED PARLOR and CHAMBER. connected, on the first story. A very pleasant and healthy location, fifty yards east of the Treasury ground: d Riggs’ B: first muse from 15th street, south side,on New York nue. No. 460. je 18-tt EGE SAEERA comfortable RESIDENCE f tamily in the town Mi. The property is well impr condition. and among the most d age Tt will be sold at man Who desires a com in one of the most agreeab where household expense: acity, the opportunity is a Editor of the Star. who Knows the property we will give information concerning it to any rers. my 18-tf OR SALE—Lot No. 3. in Square59. on 23d street west, between E t north and Virginia ue. Said Lot is 15 front, 137f eet 23¢ i p. and improved b House, containing fiv Honses on the rear of t each n month. Price $2,200. Immediate pos: S. P. BROW ap 19-tf 465 9th street. betwe HOTELS, &e. SUMMER RESORT. 1. OORE of the WASHINGTON HOT n, Md., is prepared to commodate BOARDERS by theday. or month on the most accommodating terms. Fish Oysters. Crabs. and all the de cies of the water constantly served up at his table Boats co and from Washington twice a week. Je 19-2aw3w" PE¥Y POINT HOTEL. SALT WATER BATHING This well known resort will be open forthe re- ception of visiters on the 20th of June. B rooms. ession given & SON joard per d. joard per wee WM. MITCHELL. Pro leave Washi every Tuesd Saturday at 6 o'clock a... imore every Tuesday. Friday and Satur day at 40'clock p.m. Touching going and return ing atthe Point. je t OWARD HOUSE, (Formerly known as the Turner House.) SLVANIA AVENUE, ith street. Washington, D.C. Steamers This house has been thoroughly renovated. au is now open for the reception of Guests. Board per month. Board per week Table Boarden. Transient Board per day. ; my 23-Im* M. McLAUGHLI CARD.—The undersigned herewith announces the public that he has sold out his Restaurant, 501 7th strect. to Mr. F. G. BOHR. He avails himself of this opportu- nity to thank bis friends for the many favors which for 8c: matty years they have been pleased to bestow upon him, hoping that they will comtinue to extend the sume to his successor. . as CHARLES KLOMAN. Washington, D. C., April 13, 1367. I take pleasure to inform the public that Ihave bought the well-known establishment known as Kloman’s Restaurant. It shall be my duty to do everything in my power to gain the enstom and esteem of the citizens of the District of Oommmbis. ap 13 3m* HR. WOOD AND COAL. OAL! COAL ‘Best WHITE ASH at $8, by the ton. Allsizes, ‘Sawed and Split OAK WOOD, §10 per cord we pli > cord, eee Re BINE ge Long Oak, $8 percord. A ton of Coal suld by me always weighs 2.240 Ibs. JOHN B. LORD, fe 28-1y, Corner ath and G streets. C OAL! COALI! AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Gross tons of 2,240 lbs., delivered in any part o the city. Ghestnat White Ash. BF uit Asti a6 ve, ant ce i. 00. Saritehess "ener wtedshi ge Lehigh, gy. Oak and Pine Wood constantly on hand. Orders received at our Office; or at the Wharf, foot of Seventh street. pt eee ‘ BROWN & SON. : 8. P. jn 25-tf 465 9th streot, between E and F. 66 VAGLE LRON WORK WASHINGTON 5 Corner Ohio avenue and street, Thesubscribers, thankful for th here- atronn| tofore bestowed upon them by the citizens of Wash- ington and others, take this occasion to state that they are still prepared, and have ample facilities, to Eo form all orders in their line of business, aud lone in as expeditious, cheap and workmanlike a manner as can be done in this or the Northern cities. Theirwork comprises Steam Engines and Boilers, with all their appendages. either portable or stationary, for use on land or for steamboats; Circular Saw Mills, Shatting snd Gearing for mills, Castings, iron or brass; Architectural or Miscella- ought Iron Work, or heavy poops h Fergings; Boiler Iron Work, such ater Tauks or Gaso- meters, in fact. all the and Pattern Baring: branches of Mechanics aeperta Foundry. They would also respectfully call the attention of the public to their *+ Patent Differen- tial Return Tubular Boiler.” This plan of Bofler, patented by them in 1862, has now been introduced and in successful operation for various purposes, and has given general and entire satisfac On as possessing every geal. essential in a first-class steam generator, viz » Economy in fuel, facility for cleaning, exemption from priming or foaming. and smallness of space occupied. as can be shown by cer- tificates now iu our possession. They hare ali been constructed by us at these works, are in opera- tion in this city and elsewhere. We will be glad to avail ourselves of the opportunity to ex inlarits merits and show it in operation in these “* Works.” The following is a ot the Boilers on this plan and now in use, viz,:—At Willard’s Hotel, for warm ing building; at Metropolitan Hotel, do,; at John C. Rives’ Globe. Printing Ofice af Unlea States Hotel, warming building; at Soldier's Home, north of the city; at Lunatic Asylum, across the Eastefn Branch;’at 0. 8. Arsenal, Washington city; at_U. 8S. Arsenal, Fortress Monroe; steam pro- Philadelphia, belongi to A. B. Cooley, ‘steam Dredging Machines ao. do. ; steamrpro- rprise,do., ning toa first-class Eiatene aetvesl r Virginia. do.sat Eagle Iron Worker Washington: storm wheal Se 7 Gliding Star, wow being completed at these eee a ceateemanas ete Poe SO Uack® Sndserstetian ae | Tackaonte Patholoas,”” ‘and | @5. Sold by street, Mop De fe Woe PROPOSALS. 'S OFFICE, ASHLNGTON,D. C., June 2, 1967 osals WIT be received at this office until 12 o'clock m.. on the st. for grading and grav eling M street north, between Fifteenth and Six teenth streets west. ' The street to be graded to proper shape before any graveling shall be dot the gravel to be 9(nine) inches the centre tapering to 4(four) inches at the gutter line. Th ravel shall be of the best quality and free from loam. snd the street to be raked and rolled with » heavy roller, (which the Commissioner will fur ders will state the price per ewbic yard for grading and per square yard for grayeling. But one Measurement will be paid for, either cutting or filling, whichever measures most, the surplus earth to be deposited and levellec in M street north, be tween Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets west, or at such other point ax the Commissiorerof the wa may direct. Fhe right is reserved to reject any or all bids J. W. DYER, je2-eo [Intel.] Commissioner First Ward prorosats FOR DEPARTMENT OF STATE, June 1, 1957 Sealed Proposals for Stationery will be received at this Department until the IST DAY OF JULY, 1867, at 12 o'clock m. Deliveries of all articles in the several classes must comply with the specifications, which, with blank forms for bidding. will be furnished to idders All deliveries will be subject to rigid inspection, and the delivery of any inferior article will be deemed sufficient cause to annul the contract Address, ** Department of State.” je 7-tiyl PpReresats FOR STATIONERY. TreastRy Department. June 1, 1567. Sealed Pr als for Stationery will be received at this ment nptil the first day of July, ¥ Department reserves to “ry the papers in Class 1, flat or folded, or plain or faint-lined, to any required pat- tern, Deliveries of all articles in the several classes must comply with the specifications, which, with bisok forms for bidding, will be furnished to bid- ers All deliveries will be subject to inspection by an eapert detailed for the purpose by the Secretary of the Treasury, and the delivery of any inferior arti cle shall be deemed sullicieut cause to annul the contract. Deliveries must be free of charge at the Treasury Department, Washington. Each proposal mast be signed by the individual or firm making it, and be accompanied by a satisfactory guarantee that the bidder will execute a contract. with good and suth- cient bonds. if his bid be accepted The failure to comply with auy the contract to operate as the forfeiture ef the en tire penalty of the bend. or the Secretary of the Treasury may direct the purchase in open mark such quantities of any article as shall be sary to supply the deficiency caused by such failure, and charge to the con ors fifty per centum of the price which it shall be found nu ary to pay for such articles Proposals unaccompanied by satisfactory guar- es mnsidered. and contracts Will be tablished manufacturers of or nD order under i t deale cles The Department reserves the right to accept bids for individual items in ¢ sland 2, or to rejeot auy or all bids Bidders wiil be requ the specifications furnis! will cause the rejection of any b Bids which contain items at prices less than the fair cost of the article will be deemed fraudulent and will not be considered HUGH McCULLOCH, Secretary of the Treasury. orm their bids to wilure to do so con je 1-30t PPoPosaLs FOR FLEL ¢ WASHINGTON led Proposals will by until 12 o'clock M., ot F 7 plying Fuel for the us Representatives of the United state Wit SW) tons (2.240 Tbs.) 1» sia the 5th of July 1, or large ality re Comp be thoroughly aker’s seasoned Pine Wood. be sawed in three be sawed in two he Hickory to restof the wood t es; all the Pall to be delivered in the vantts under the dire of the Chief En two months after contract, » bids will be -red from parties not per- ly known, unless accompani with satistac- tory references; and security will be required tor the faithful performance of the cont f the Capitol, ineer, within ct EDWARD McPHERSON, je3-td__ Clerk House of Representatives, U.S. PRePosacs FoR SLATE. TRE 2 Office of Supervisin Proposals will be site of ury Bu r DuC., twenty-seven hundre i es wide h ni,inchint hand true, the reasury Buildi as the slate on hatid, a sample of which may be seen at the office of the Treasury ex tension, corner of Fifteenth street and Peunsylva- venue lie whole of the slate to be be delivered on or before the first of October next. Proposals to be = companied ¥ Say and to be endorsed" Proposals for Slate icp pes’a. B. MULLETT, je 4-td Supervising Architect. PECPOSATS FOR COAT AND WOO) - SeNaTE or THE Unrrep States, Office of the Sergeant-at- Arms, June 17, 1857 Sealed proposals will be received at this office until 12 o'clock M.of Monday, July 15, 18897, for supplying fuel for the use of the Senate of’ the United States. as follows: Seven hundred (700) tons (2.240 Ibs.) heat White Ash Furnace or Large Egg Coal, to be thoroughly screened and free from dirt, One hundred (100) cords best Bakers’ Pine Wood. Seventy-five (75) cords best Oak Wood. All to be delivered and piled away in the Senate vaults, under the direction of the Chief Engineer, within two (2) mouths after the contract is award ed 7E0. T. BROWN, je 18-td 5 of Slate, ni ENN'A AV Between 12th and 13th streets, Teeth extracted without pain by administering Nitrous Oxyde or Laughing Gas. Dr. LEWIE has recently purchased the bes' Chemical Apparatus in the country for — niaking pure gas every day; also, an improved Val vular Inhaler. The Association is now prepared to make Teeth on Gold, Silver and Rubber at New York, Philadelphia and Boston prices. All per- sons Wishing dental work done can have it as cheap All work done iu neatest and best manner, and warranted to tisfaction. Persons will do well we ul and ETH. M. LOOMIS, M. D. The Inventor and Patentee of the MINERAL PLATE TEETH, attends persenally a his office in this city. Many persons cant wear these teeth who cannot wear others, and no person can Wear others who cannot wear these. Persons calling at my office can be accommodated with any style and price of Teeth they may desire, but to those who are particular. and wish the pur- est, cleanest, strongest and most perfect denturs that art can procure. the MINERAL TEETH will be more fully warranted. . Rooms in this city—No, 338 Penn’a avenue, be- tween 9th and 0th sts. Also, 907 Arch street Philadelphia. oc 20-ly ATEST PARIS FASHIONS OF HAIER L DRESSING. as in the above-named cities. th 2 E. ALLIOT, FREWCH HAIR-DRESSER, 324 E street, between 13th and 14th sts. we sities from Farts, Heir Dreser, = oad celebrate chel, with whom he arrived in this country, has.now been established for the last eight years in Washington and Newport, enjoying the patronage of the corps Le dearer pea) and of the highest society. He has the honor to announce that he hasthis season imported the latest fashions of hair-dressing, and also pomades, and everything that belongs to the dressing of hair at very roe ia Z ble prices. STROLOGY. 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THORN, Wholesale Dealer and Jobber of STRAW AND MILLINERY GOODS, 487 STH STREET, near Pennsylvania avenue Washington, D.“. _Popitively no Goods sold at retail. Fee SALE Gee eae at one Chest of HAMILTON & €O,"S Bi lar, my T-eotf Carpenter's WAGON, Sapp ate ler’s Depot, 2 th