Evening Star Newspaper, January 13, 1868, Page 4

Fr aT Kenvatt Green Barracks— Forty Fomilirs Out in the Cold— Probable Lose of L Jr—This morning, at 1:45 o’clock, an alarm of fire was sounded from box No. 1%, (I street north, and 2d street east,) for a fire which had broken out in the frame sheds occupied by col- THE EVENING STAR. LOCAL NEWS. “i ored people at Kendall Green Barracks, 2d Amu: its, &e., To-Night. and L streets.) and im a very short time No. Natiovat Turater.—Joba Brougham in 2 and 3 ramers, with the hook and lad his own great play, “The Lottery of Life.” der of the Watt's Orewa Housx.—The Wallach-Day- | steamers of the Government ent, Company in ao Deep” | U.S. Meigs antl Rucker, wert on the ground, nth Grand Ball of | 4 well as an immense number of citizens. The supply of water in the neighborhood was but limited, and in consequence of the inflamma- bility of the buildings and the high wind from the northwest blowing at the time, but little could be done by the firemen, other than to prevent the spread of the flames to other build- ings than the two rows of tenements, each containing twenty-one rooms, which "with- in balf an hour after the ‘commencement of the fie were entirely demolished. The fire is supposed to have been communicated to the | woodwork from a stovepipe going thr. agh the roof, but there was a report that aa ated woman was engaged in burning old bedding, when the flames got the mastery of her. There together in the building City Department, the Young Hibernia Club. —_.—_—_. Sabbath Scheol Missionary f ersary day atthe Foun- Chereh, the Rey. Dr. Bartine, of ‘Trenton, New Jersey, preached at 11 o'clock am Atthree Pp. m. the children of the Sabhath school in the audience room tocelebrate the day. ‘The meetin > Rev the church, Sweet Hor and several hymns | . 'y ‘< was robably 256 eee Me r MeCauley. of the Dunbarton | Dersoas, and so rapidly did the dames spread Tetsadeaai aeleerren that mach of the furniture could not be gotten out, andit is reported that three smail chil- . ‘im who had been left by their par-nts ¥ meetings were de if ve or | WhO were out at work, were burnt to christian peuple ue Eivine Of | Gath. Capt. Reed, Lient, Ecklotf, of the sev- io wend missionaries abroad great | onth precinct, with a number of his officers and Portion of the world would go nnchristianized. | Cicer. of the sevond and eighth precincts, were At the conclusion of hin remarks, the chil- | yreent aiding the wnfortunates 1m taking care dren sang the piece entitled the river” ‘The Secretary of the Missionary Sabbath school then read the names each cliss in the hb school had assumed, when a repre- ve of that class wou me forward with something emblematic of the name and hand to Mr. Brown, the pastor, a slip of paper upon which was their motto, and the amount of their offering stated After these exere ad been gone through with, the (wo tables within the altar were cov- i with beautiiul emblems, such as a pyra- i, a pine bough, called the «fraittul tree,” upon which was pinuwd twenty green! & miniature house, representing Fo hall we gather 4 | Of their furniture, while Major Townsend, in charge of the eamp, Mayor Vandenburgh, the local superintendent of the Freedmen’s Bu- reav, were busily engazed im looking out more quarters for them, and arranging the school- house for their reception Festan Mr general mee terday afternoon a an Brotherhood was E street, which was attended. Mr. James M: Dalton. the t Center, presided, with G. H. Leonard Seeretary. The object of the meeting having teen stated by the Chair, and some business of a private character transacted, resolutions to y Chureh, &e. = eee ae bet abn aoe unanimously: ‘the etary’ at the Fenian Brotherhood of America and nig — Enel gn bulge my rey peeriggamn Irish Republican Brotherhood of Ireland OWN to be $385.64, an increase of more than » organized to overthrow British power $206 Over the offer: of last year, for the «: ablisbment of a free and ind ‘Mr. Brown th ped forward and bought nt government in Ireland, and that tion from these principles would be tres that with oy and satisfaction it is learned that the Chief Executive, John Savage, is in direct and constant communication with Col. Thomas J. Kelly, and that the © Boas strengthening the hands of their gallant broth- ers, who hold their own by every means in their power; that fraternal devotion is d-elared ‘nin the gap, and there should be sent to quarters all the finaneial resources of the countrymen in the Dis- t are invited to join the organization, to mse to give aid and comfort by apathy and dissension, and to remember that their ciples were written on the scaffold cheste the table, giving for it $5, and sold T which 2 liberal collec. b Up. and after the be Butler, the ¢ Kev. D: Another Missionary anniversary took place aded te the evening, Chi which wa low 'y The wence that the sum that was apportionrd to that church for mis. SOMATY PULposex was S',5H). $1 raised to make Mr. David A. Gar rector im the Methodist Missionary Society. Mr. Sibley, Hon. Hiram Price, and Dr. Bart were made life members in a -imilar manner. The following persons were then made members by individual subscriptions, varying from one to ten dollars:—Rev. Mr. Bro Mr=. Wm. Sibley, JN. Brown, Mrs. New: t Justice Chase presiding, didiessed_by Hon. Hi : Dr Bar n- a few days sinew by O’Brien, Allen, an Durkin, and a copy of these proceedings be'seat to Mr. Savage, and to the Irish 2 é and Hoston Pilot, for publica Citizen, Key. Dr. Tustin, Mr. Parker. Dr. Lamb, Addi- ¥ sem Smuth, Mr. Bi ghs, Mr. Mulligan. Mr. 4 Pe Tuten, and Judge Ge Flee ee ee + at noon, the Washington Skating Park, at Dr. Bartine announce the close of the ons, that the sum of $1.5 had been Taised: after which the benediction was pro- nounced, and the audience separated for their sespective b the foot of 20th street, was opened to the public for the first time this sensou, and the appear- ance of the signal—the white flag with the red ball—on the sireet cars was hafled with delight by the -skatists” of this community. The ice is about four inches thick, «mooth as glass, and there is room on it for about 1,000 skaters, The park has been considerably imp since last season, plank walks beiag alranged around the borders of the pond, and a new building ereeted for the accommodation of those who wish to see, but not to tuke part in oF THE Poo Hows } Howard has + in reference to the Congressional ap) m of April 7th, 1867, of $15.00 for the relief of the destitute colored people of the District of Columbia: «The superint nis of districts are hereby dizecte 01 e visi ; - the sport, the entire froutof about 100 fert bev Special, ‘Reliet -« Lew ome he agree — of windows overlooking the pond. [he direct supplies can be issued ont of the special re tors have soumey, awaiting the free fund on and afte ary ti, an The super. | 20W they are rewarded by secing the enjoyment Ssiendinic and <h agents are requested to | Of the masses, Up to two o'clock to-day. then. ‘as usnal, and snpply | Bad been from 1,00 to 2.00) visitors these destitute people who are in need of food gliding along te the mimsie ef the oth eiving them ¢ the soup house. | Band. Bow if operation, aah on ee the Provitient Aid Soe Clothing and fuel Personal Dirricutry.—This morning a will be ed by the jocal superintendent, | difficulty occurred, we ‘undersiand, at the Washington, D.C" banking office of Messrs, Riggs & Co., bet ween Inste ing the whole of this ap- | General W. B. Emory, commanding the De- Propriation in tue shape of alms to the colored | P&F'ment of Washington, and Captain Adams, people. ¢ i Howard had a portion of it j author CA “Siege of Wa wh spent in employing and paying colored labor- | 0°¢#sioned <ome commotion at ths G es Emory had entered Pp banking house, and Captain Adams followed bim in, when the General asked the latter w be meant by following him to a gentlex ut of employ- ot the -and now, in order to prevent the suilering which might be the result of sud t aun's thn deat "3 that officer | Office to insult him. Captain Adams was un- has agreed to furnish to the Directors of the | “¢F=tcod in reply to accuse the General of cow- Provident Aid Society. during each winter | Stdice, when the latter drew a revolver. but, month. one thousand pounds of dessicated | finds interposing, he was pi ed fron and vight thousand pounds of fresh | U-ing it- The affair caused considerable will ive toeach of the six soup ebarge of the Pre A aze of nearly fifty po per day, and with the vegetables, wii nt to make one hundred gal wholesome soup per 1 usages nor in strict keeping with th portent of the offic ‘Last night, 1 at A n and several Frowt.—The current cold snap uth precinct, to break bas cansed a heavy accumulation of ice in the y & colored woma uamed Poteunet, but wat tnenclte appae: d. formerly of Hooker's Division, bension of an early suspension of navigation. between G and H. and on ente There has been but little movement among ves. | 2¢ the place they found two white wor ve (heir names ax Campbell, (one 2 5 + both said to be married, x0 band who is employed at tie ~els, and the what entirely bare of attendants. The Wawaset. Capt. Fooke, ar- | rived up at the Potomac Ferry wharf, from | 0! Cone river and intermediate landings, on Sun- | #Y apitol,) the ane ove! ‘ake oe > ” keeper of the house. and six or eigh! colorad azround—one near Aquia Creek, aad the | '® mselv th won mover a whisky bottle, other near Nanjemoy Stores. At Sixth and ¢ he ma nint conde, The pe street wharf the schooner Agnes Ann, Ca p | ‘0 the station, wor fined $50, the two white wome the w: tain Miller, sailed for White oint, baying o voard a number of wood-chop rs and prov kbouse in deta tof pay ston supplies; the barge Del Hines arrived up | 89 (ch, and the remainder were from Fort Washington this morning in tow of | ##0unteach. the Government steam tng Fisher. One oyste ——-——_ boat arrived at Riley's wharf this morningecon, | EPI" 70PAL Coxvocatioy.—Last night a +iened to Turner & Fisenhott The intersecting lake between 7th and $th sts. convocation of the rectors of the Ey churches of this city was held at the Asc scopal nsion whhaeves is now firmly frosrn over, ole Church, on H street, between 9h and. lth fine opportunity for thoce fond of shane. | streets. The church was well. filled, and induige their desire forthe sport. Many youths | “mong the clergy who occupied seats in the chanerl were Rev. Dr. Pinckney, of Ascension Chureh; Rev. Dr. Lewis, reetor of St. Johu’s Cbureh: Key. Dr. Parkman, assistant rector of St. John’s Church; and Rey Dr. Olds, of Christ Church. After the usual opening ser- vices of the church, Rey. Dr. Parkman d ered an impressi vediscourse. and was Lollo by Revs. Drs. Lewis and Olds, with appe: for aid im raising a fund of 85,09) for th tion and improvement of church missi this city. A liberal collection was obtained on the spot, when the services were closed by sing- ing ublime old hymn, “From Greentand’s | syailing themselves of the advantages this morning | | | —e——_—. A Seniove Pracricar Joxe.—The female yees of the Treasury Department are ac- customed to take tea with their lunches, and to arm the cheering beverage over the heaters at stoves im the building. This keeping of | ta-pots im the building is harmless enough if these useful articles are « * but a tea party nearly resulted fatally case last week. It appears the girls m the currency burvan, “just for fun,” dropped into mering tea, the property of acol- | €¥ mountain,” &e mployed in the building, a smail ee aees a f greee ink. which is pomomben cn | _Deatuor a Finawas—Mr. Lewis H. Dor- sey, formerly a well-known longing to Franklin Engine Company, (under the old department,) and sim. on of the new department a superoumary of No. 2, until afew weeks sine», when he resigned on st of dis. ‘se of his this morning a large portion of verdigris, although vi ahr weplcgromele tor of the practical joke does not | sevm to have been aware of that fact. The end | of the matter was that the colored womaa, who partook of the ta, was removed to her home dangerously ill, but her life was saved by emetics, and the young lady who so unwisely meddled with other folics wa-pots los: her situa- | se contracted while in the d ty, and his funeral took pl tion in the trom St. Aloysius Church, and was larzely ite sineiladee eee Ne | tended—a number of members of Maas Tne New Muncuaxrs oF Steax. | and ot pre = also a sutrs.—The first annual + of officers of | humber of his fellow clerks. “Mr. Dorsey was, this Company was held in New York on Wed- | during the first of the war, in the ir monuh’s nesduy last, when the following officers were | ~¢rvice, and was snbsequeutly im one of the elected for the ensuing year :—President, Joha | District regiments, serving wntil the close of W. Thomps« f Washington the war, and latterly has bee ee CH. Fahnestock, of New York | vedk at Mt, David Walker gion. Secretary, Geo. . Brown, of 3 Director: | e following sale con. AR. S v. G. Metzerott, o ti "2 Holts, this city: © wa Gee MW Hieowene | Offetkentate were amas by Mitchell & Hutte i ao eo ee ‘Suc, Abenroun | Mn during the last month :—Lot 30 by 5 feet of New York The annual report of the president was sub- | toitted to the mevting. and flattering statements | and improvements, #th street east, beiween A and B north, to KR. B. MeCormick, 2,00 frame house of fiv Tein contained fv orably received tween N and ©, to R. B. McCormick, $1.10) ee eemion tn 9 the placingiet | SEa'isea, wo are Me Pitepwraiar slate ot : | land near Williamsport, Lycoming coun! Pac baba AE Cea ae heen | tie sige bptetes ty aad’ Mowe Vock trou at 4,60. tan Police force will give a grand bail at Odd Fellows’ Hall, Seventh street, for the the poor, the entire net over w AR. Shepherd, Provident Aid Society, relief of | ‘eeds to be tarned treasurer of the be applied to relieve wonr midst. A large number of ticket ly been disposed of, and the ball will doubtless be the largess of the season. Let all aid in the good work by buying ticket, whether they can attend or not; as many Will thereby have the satisfaction of extending relict to some suffering family. —eentinnnalt Int.—The many irwads of Rey. B. F. RB. Leeeh, who ix now the associate of Rev. M. L. Hawley, on Elkridge Landing Circuit, will regret to learn that he has been seriously ill at hin father's residence, in this city, for a weelt Tue Pow’ or Rocks RAiLRoap.—On Sat- urday the jury to condemn the land tirough the Gales’ estate tor the Point of Rocks rail- road, referred to by us on that day, returued an inguisition for $100). The’ previous award was for #7.00—the ty of land re- quired being 6% acres, Thr right of swe through Montgomery county, Maryla to the District line, excepting a distaice of | three miles, between Rockville and Dnvall's Mil, which on Wednesday next will be con- | demned is now complete. —e—— ParorracTeo Muetine.—At Wesley Chapel Mission, corner of 9th and S streets, protract- ed mreung has been in progress fora week past, which has already resulted in several conver. past. Mr. Leech is the youngest of three broth- | sions: and at the close of the service eda «rs, who are ministers, and has alread Y.Sained | morning three persons were received into the quite a reputation as a working Pier, and | Church. The pastor, Rev. J. G. Heuning, was anade bisnselt popular im every has labored. —aaeeran CoromizaTios.—The American Colonization Society's annual meeting will be held in Wash. ington on the ist, and will be addressad oy President Hill, of Harvard College. The board of directors will hold their sessions for tw days. It is necessary to provide for ‘be iran portation of some 1,80 emigrants the comi: spring, this number having applied for passage to Laberia. ——o so Ruiey vor tux Yoor—A. K. Shepherd, Esq., Treasurer of Provident Aid Sociezy, ac- knowledges the recript of the following: Petar M. Pearson, $10; J. L. H. Winfield, for How- ard Division No. 7, Sous of Temperance,&3* 27, Thomas Russel & Co., $10; Jus. Hedrick, Flour | Inspector, $5. | H Cray Pre Esg.. will lecture 2: Odd Feliow’s Hall on Tuesday evening next, under the auspices of the Workingmen’s Assembly, op ‘Laber in relauon to Human Development.” where be | an-isted last week by General Whittlesey? who deli vered a sermon of great yer lastevening, and will e with his brother during the present week, miiee kn THE OFPICERR Of the 5th U.S. cavalry have kindly wndered the use of ther band ‘to the Soil to be given in aid of the poor of the First Ward to-morrow niet, at Prof. Shelion’s As. mbiy Rooms, on Pemsylvania avenue, above 1th street. _—_ Srgiousiy I Dewetive W. M. Kelly, whose iliness we noticed on Saturday, is, we regrt to learn. lying very low, aud there are but little hopes of his recovery. Lis coadition us lmerning being as low as if could posst- biy te. tien jos. elegant Ley THE COURTS. Crimx at. Court, Justice Olin—John Ward, petit Inrceny; guilty. Fannie Duval, alias Carter, grand larceny of a cow trom Wm. Durr on the 4th of December; guilty; Albany penitentiary 12 months. pros. 88 to Perrie Duval, charged with offence Henry Lee, grand | reeay of goods val 367, from A. Sullivan, on 0 not guilty. Moses Clark, petit larceny of $8 from. Tinsley, on the i7th of December last. Nolle same jued at 2d of December; Sem’) It ap- pears ‘that Tinsley came to Washington in search of his friends, and asked some men, among whom was Clark, to show him to a cer- tain place, On the road the money was snatched from him. The defence claimed that the was won ona bet. This man has previ iously been tried and convicted of robbery, but the verdict set aside by the Jndge because against the evidence. On trial. it was Bill for injunction filed by A. Lloyd, solicitor for the complainant. Margaret Saniry, (by her next friend, Rurk,) vs. Wm. Santry. This is an injui James mnetion te restrain defendant from selling property, and for alimony for the support and main- tenance of herself and children; fixed for the 18th instant, before the court in general term. ALEXANDRE day evening says: IreMs.—The Gazette of Satur- Some of the winter fisheries on the Potomxc have commenced operations, and the proprie- tors of other landings are now in this city en- gaged in the exceedingly difficult and trouble- some task of employing the hands necessary to their shores. Hundreds of idle colored men are daily walking the streets, while but few will hire themselves to go into the co Joseph Cawood, on the might of sent to Mr. John Scott, of Georgeto: by the Aquia Creek steamer, upwards of six hundred bunches of fish —that were cau » at Fowke’ ‘pwards of two hundred wild turk been killed this season in the immedtate ‘bt in the second haul rock, perch and other varieti of his have viein- ity of Manassas Station. The number of decr this neighborhood during the f: winter has been less than usual. An effort is bei at is to rau from New York to A stop regi with a line of st at Aquia Creek, to ipments made from Fredericksbur; taad eam- lexan- MARRIED. QUINLAN—REDMOND inst., at St. Aloysius chur: ly. $5... MAURICE M toRMMA T. REDMON No cards. MOORES—WILLIAMS. On the 9th inat.. at the residence of W.B Witliams, by the Rev. Mr. Krebs, SAMUEL 8. MOORES of Wisconsin, to Mrs EMMA J. WILLIAMS of this city.. "No cards. © —_$ DIED. APAMS, In Oharles conuty. Marylant. on the goth ult. Mness, sou fal and protracted i Mrs. GERTRUDE ADAMS CALDWELL. On the 10th inst. CALDWELL, wife of G. M. H. Caldwell, JOHNSON. Johneon, aged 1 y On the I2th inst, of pneumo EMANUEL JOWN, only sou of Jame and Ani Smenths, and 2) days. JATHABINE 1 WILL sEUL French Whale-bone Corsets, all sizes, at FIR DOSEeaencneen itis Walkie skirte.. mpress Reception Trail......... Ladies will always be assured of a good Sood article, CHAS. 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Orders can get at BAL ANC é e > SS 8th wt., bet. Tand K. G D ural form. ers | Wor Ail kinds of Hair Braiding dee Skee Jy 1-6 rppssacvny DEPARTMENT, Novemper 4, DISMAL SWAMP OANAL. In accerdance with proved July 25, 19%, the Treasury to sell the stock owner! by th. States in the Dismat Swamp Canal Comp: such manner as to best protect the interests ‘esolution of Congress, 1897. tary of United of ‘the United States in said canal, and to insure that the name be ks further expense to the Government, th day of ht bunetred (3) ml United States in said at 11 o'clock if wtock owned it open as a navigable highway without Notice is hereby given that on MONDAY, the Decembe: a. in. by the Swamp Canal Com ction, to the highest jer. at the Treasury Department, in the city of BERT will, be sold at pat Washington. Elizabeth river. in Virginia. river, in North Carolina, a di ty eight at constructed at a cost of lars. The whole number of shares in the he Dismal Swamp Canal connects the waters of ith the Pas not Bait sish¢) mation, and hae been one i on dapward ofone militon dot. Canal Company’ is iieteen “handred ‘ahd forty-four. 1.46,) having aw original par value of two han. Ared‘and tty Soltare( 9290) ber share. 00"? BaD Foil information in Felation to the condition of the canal will be afforded Fammofetie: Ureteeth yert of thopuretate ‘of sale: Ouest of rok money to be deposited at time of sale. and the oat ee to be pon the delivery of the comveyauce, ‘AUGH McCOLLOCH, secre instre tary. S7 THE AROVE SALE IS POSTPONED ‘until the 8th di Ce H-lawse Decem| Onthe petition of JAMES BUBLL, execiter of the estate of James McGregor, Jr., New York,NY. for the ext nt granted to the said James Mi oD the lith day of April, the constraction ss Be atleast jan 7 lawSw pianos AND PABLUB ORGANS. Ey the ‘days pre- of Peby ‘1368. UGH McUOLLOCH. Becretary. D*"*E328g3 SE. PIRI, Sarsusagd cs ey nore Fae PAP jow Year's day. 306 Pa. v pee, cor CITY ITEMS. W. W. Burverte, No. 351 Seventh street, be- tween I and K, isa public benefactor. In this way. He promotes matrimony. And this is how he does it. Many men with good intentions but limited who fall victims to the blind god, Cupid, fight shy of Hymen, and all on GEORGETOWN. Affairs in Georgetown. Agnest or 4 Fucitive.—A short time since @ dispatch {rom the sheriff of Mason county, ‘West Virginia, was received by dtective Clar- voe, of the Metropolitan Police force, in Wash- ington, stating one J. Harper had made account of the high price of dry . This | his escape from the Mason county jail, where Y is bad for theme! ved, their s - | hand heen contin py A tee eve and WRE: terity, morality, and the country. But Bur- | assault and ‘with intent to kill. Matur- y virtoe dette smooths the way. He is selling dres= | day night this energetic detective learned that | the District goods, blankets, carpets, et cetera, at cost, thus making it possible for a man of moderate means to buy himself materials for a wedding suit and his intended a handsome present; also, blankets ‘for both. and carpets for their floors, and damask for their tables, and still have enough left to go to market the morning after marriage. So “ pop” at once, read B’s. advertisement, and eal! on bim for an outfit. sender eS Harper was staying in Georzetown. He there- fore acquainted Lieut. Essex with the fast, and yesterday the Lieutenant arrested Harper and turned him over to Mr. Clarvoe, at Police Headquarters, where he is now awaiting a uisition from the West Virgimia authorities. itl stated that there is reward offered for him for horse-stealing, and it is further stated that he was sent to the penitentiary some years since for shooting a man in Georgetown. AUCTION SALES. will be required to Br cock ietensors to 3-U, Metiaire & to Southwest corner of i avenue and Ith THER SA! OF im! TY oN TET! &T W . i FS REN PARD r STRE ” One balf cash; bala = in twelve tg hy § ™ a ice we Le ayy ons A note. RATENDED THEIR Buaix eas.—Mossrs.Greon | Tue ALEXANDRIA AQUEDUCT Bripcx Ques- | doreed to the satisfaction of the =: Se furniture ‘dealers: have met descrved. waceess Holz Messrs. Philip Quigley, Hoary H. | retained until all ‘the purchase money te v Vin. 5 rey the an in their efforts to accommodate the public, and | Wells, aud Wm. ye sete aes Alex: ‘Conveyancing and stamps at the cost of the dria Canal Company, have fifed an answer in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia to the bill of complaint of Dr. Joseph Ritchie, Jerome ©. Berry, Dr. John L. Kidwell and Pierce Shoemaker, previously tile: court, protesting against the use of the Aque- duct Bridge for canal purposes. The answer of the defendants is very elaborate, covering space of twenty-seven octavo pages,and after reviewing at length the act of incorporation under which they act, proceeds in reference to the present location of the bridge, asserting that it was the only place where the work could be built without enormously increasing the expense of the Aqueduc;, and also of tie canal connecting it with AleXandria, and says have therefore extended their business, and purchased the entire stock of furniture, carpets, oilcloths and housefurnishing articles of Mr, R. Buchly, No. 406 7th street, between G and H, where they have established a branch store, and added to the supply on hand a large as- sortment of new and beautiful parlor, chamber, dining-room and office furniture, Brasvels, three-ply and ingrain carpets, oilcloths, &c., &e. Being a reliable firm, and selling their goods cheap, they will no doubt be as w. patronized at the new store as at the old one, corner of 7th and B streets. mai tts -i. Tue new styles of imported sets of pendent B* btaeas ‘We will sell. st our street, THIS EVENING. Comforters, Shawls. Soaps, Perfamery Note Paper, and asariety ct other & CO. Auctioneers. |. 445 7th street, Latween @ and H. sales room, WN. at 7 o'clock, aad Every rk, it of ip part apd Hosiery f arnets, fuchsia, brilliant and jet sets just “that connecting with the Chesaprake and it Tobacco, Groceries of all Kinds. PP AULE & UO), Aucts, Je Pennsylvania avenue, three doors -e exceedingly beautiful in ¢ Te well worthy the attention of Ia- te. Mr. Prigg has also anexteasive | |t assortment of plated forks and spoons, that should be seen by persons contemplatiaz house- ceived by Mr. Prigg, at the One Doll: ry Sto Ohio canal, above Georgetown, at the point, and in the manner suggested by the complain. ants’ bill, would have almost destroyed ¢ ual commerce of Georgetown, by diverti : and business severa miles above that ty, instead of allowing it, as now, to come to TO-MORROW. COOPER & LATIMER. Saeieneers, = Coty McGuire & Co.,) {i Southwest corner of Penn's avenue end lite st. FINE FR MIRRORS. DAMASK keeping. The prices of these articles are so | “Pur 5 r el] AND WALNUT PARLOR extremely tow, and the goods themselve: are | of the Che: keand Ohio Canal at George. SUITES, MARRL TABL' Ere. re desirable, that it gives us pleasure <pecially | town being a fixed point upon which the Alex- | GEBES: HAIRS. CARD to direct them to the attention of our readers, andria Canal must connect, the Aqueduct was wh o __. | built upon the highest level above thy aatersot | SE ft on all grades of white | the Potomac practicable, and so constructed | G ¥ Wshircs at $225. A. Saks & Co., | by leaving mine openings, each one hundred |B 4 uth street, between Pennsylvania ave- in the clear for the passage of boats, tugs, | ©. nue and D street. and flats, of such character and kind, as before | A ae Tae GreAT CLOsiNG-ouT BookSate of Mr. Judd will be continu: « this evening, at 37) Pa. avenue, under the Metropolitan Hotel. + rich and varied a stock was never before offered the location of the Aqueduct did navigate the waters of the Potomac above that point. And these defendants are informed aud believe, and therefore charge the fact to be, that those were THURSDAY MORN Hf olclock. at the residence of his Excellence lest Gana, No. 307 Corcoran's Bow. betweeu 15th and 16th streets, we shail sell an elegant a= sortment of Household Furniture, fine Wines, y, Senor ol fe ol Liquors. &c.. comprising in part— im Washington. Private sales durmg the day. | {hacrite were accustomed to aac nce he eiytt | Taree oval GF Prone plate Picr Mirror Call and get a catalogue. above t poi 2 gilt-frame Frencb-piate Mantie Mirrors Lat: Wm. L. WALL & Co., Auetioncers. D ‘Curtains, Cornice and Tassels Alluding to the channel from the Long Bridge to Georgetown, the defendants say that they are informed ‘and believe no vessel drawing pesto eed ae mes A Worp with THe Lapies.—We wish the attention of our lady readers for a moment. Ver Lt feet of Water can get to or from the port ‘We took occasion to call public attention to the | Of Cyursetowm while weeks or nem drargut | Brussels and Superior class of perfumes manufactured by | frequently ground in the river above the Long | Brwesele Stair Joseph Burnett & Co., Boston. We could not | Brite, causing great expense, demurrage and do without them at our home, and they are to | puidee; caus veotrond usa daily gratification. Now, we wishevery | ‘The answer then goes on to recite that the 3 Sleepy jady who is interested in the culinary depart- | a queductor the Alexandria canal, have neither | Bedetesds ment, and what good housekeeper is not ? to | crippled or retarded the commerce, growth, oF accept our judi these beautiful « ent, and try a package of usiness of Georgetown. lavoring Extracts,” prepared | PUsiNesS 0 = The defendants further say that sit is true, iW heck Sotart Armes adios abd Side Ohaii 1 Arm. na’. amd 4 . Damask = 4 in grimson a walnet Parlor dite opbamn ip green Reps ite, consisting of 1 Medallion. with such care and purity by the same well | however, that at the time the mired sid | Oak Sideboard, nicely carted Known house. The Extracts are made with did, andever since lave designed, if | Oak Ratepwion Digtoe Tobie, 18 feat Pe die Melons Cr tae things—First, purit y legislative authority could be | Osk Carving and Side Tables, Clock second, deli acy of flavor; third, reasonabl: obtained, to construct, use and operate a rail- ness in price. A loaf of cake, ® cup of custard, : Be Toad over the piers of the said aqueduct, and 1A Dining Chairs, Leather seat Plated Tea Seter? blanc mange, or any delicacy for the table. de- | along the banks of the said canal, in whole | fyqetsice pitcher and Revolving Coster ceed upon its flavor for its success. These | or in pari, from Georgetown to Alexandria: | fone Engraved pagnes, Clarets, Wines, Feet rerdeepared fOr the purpose of mevt~ | but the paramount design in procuring. the and Liquors 3 ing that desideratum. Prof. Blot, now so suc- | suid lease was the operating of the canal asa | Outand Engraved Decanters, Weter Bottles, and cessfully teaching’by practical illustration, the | Canal. Finger Bowls aretha Tain Our city, uses these Extracts | "In reference to the outlet lock, the defendants | White and @old-band French China Dinner Ser- exclusively, and recommends them unqual- interests of commerce could be joo. deny that th secured, and that coal could be advantageously transported io Alexandria by towing boats from the outlet Jock through the Potomac river to that point, and several reasons are given there- for, among which is that “no boat can, at pres- ifiedly. He is particular not to use anything poisonous or impure, Call upon any of the druggists or good grocery dealers, buy a pack- age. and prove that we have written this for the benefit of our lady readers who desire that Oak Desk and Writing Table Oak Lounge and Arm-chairs, Be Tw Tre frame Leather-seat Slee} Holl: 0 ron Py iow LIBRARY. their cooking shall meet the praise of their fam- | ent, puss through the said outlet lock into the | A chetce lot of fine Wines snd Liquors, com ily and frie “Burnett's Cocoaine,” acool- | Powinae river drawing over 2 fort 1 inches | prists ing, soothing, but elegant beautifier of the hair, | Water, while the boats on the Chesapeake and Ty Botties Cognac is t00 well known to need a word of comment Ohio Canal engaged in the coal trade, when loaded, draw from 4 feet 4 inches to4 inches of water—all of which the complainants well know—and the boats which now pass through the said outlet lock are compelled, before going out of the same, to unload about one-half of their cargo.” The above are some of the main pomts of the answer of the lessees, and the matter now be- ing placed before the court, it is expected a de cision on the important question will be ren- in a few days, and which is looked for from us. For the toilet itis invaluable. With the perfume Florimel, the elegant cosmetic Kalliston, the rich Cologne Water, and Ex- tracts, it also can be found at all our drug stores, and also at all drug and fancy goods stores in the United States.—Providence Press, Fil. 25, 1867. ae My wirx's cuorcr, and the whole family prefer it. Mrs. S.A, Allen's Improved (new style) Hair Restorer or Dressing, (in one bottle.) Every Druggist sells it. Price One Dollar, fae Acide sad ith great interest by the people of Georgetown one i Take Your Cuorce.—Gray’s Patent Molded | #84 Alexandria alike. jald and all kinds of Shakspeare Collars, 25 Gas.—The Gas Light Company here, from aA per box at the celebrated Oak Hall, 46% and after the Ist imst., assumed the payment of S27 THE AB the joint tax, which will relieve consumers of el, opposite Post Office, ee inosine the payment of about twenty cents on every jatd ——_s_—_—_—— Prenty. # Bottles Claret of the following brands til TUESDAY, Jan. ith. same DAY, Jan. Pope Rove.” _*: Picho Clement, La * Longue- ville,” Leoville,” "St. Ketephe.” end “Chis teanx Yquem” @ Bottles Extra Old Port, Madeira, and Sherry nes 45 Betties (quarts) Champagne, 14 Bott logne, ** Boek gion! 15 Cans Champignons and ‘Asperges ntieres au rel lot of fine Wis |, &e . Were imported est Gang from the well-known house of an ils, Bordesux. ete with the uswal articles found ” asale COOPER & LATIMER, Aucts. OVE SALE IS POSTPONED UN- hour and place PER & LATIMER, Ancis, thomsind feet of gas used. CHARGED WITH RECEIVING STOLEN Goons.— Sergeant Robin-on this 1 Goldstein, a pawnbroker. doing business o: Bridge street, who came before Justice Buckey, charged with receiving stolen goods by John T. Rivers, colored. It appears that Rivers’ wite lest a dress and shawl, and going to Mr. Gold- Nonce To Srectat. Derosrrors.—The at- tention of depositors of bonds and other yaln- ackages 1s respectfully called to the let- Comptroller of the Currency,Hon. .R. Hulburd, heretofore published. Concur- Tent opinions by several eminent legal gentle- men have also been given. In consequence thereof we do not feel justified in longer assum- PROPERTY ¥ COOPER & LATIMER. Auctioncers Southweet corser of Fenseyivanis ove: aan ith jer of Pennay ‘ave, oi corner e TRUSTEE’s SAL! MsGuire &'Co..) ing. E OF VALUABLE IMPROVED AND BEEWEEY ON sOUTH D 81 a BETWEEN 41x ANDGtu STREETS fa ing the responsibility of the custody of articles. | stein’s shop, he discovered the goods upon a | Under and by virtue of a deed of trast to the Topouitory are requastel to witharew such de- | sheifthere. Mr. Goldstein produced his books ogg hod See em . = posit now in our possession, at their canveni- | and showed that the goods were pawaed | (ite ged fooorécd J, Liber BM. H.. No. 32. at ence, before the first day of January, 1568. with him by a white woman named Mary | party secured thereby, we will sell, on the Sta . W.S. Huytixctox, Molan, | Sergeant Robinson went ater Day oF JANUARY. 4D. ip, at 3 o'clock’ it Cashier, First National Bank. lary, and she soon appeare efore on the premises, at pul suction, to “! eeuunmits,~indeetts tice “Buckey, and testified that Mrs. Rivers | bidder, the whole of Lots numbered two (2) and to her house with the goods, and said she ; THE O at FRanc’s Price List.—Good ted some satlf'and something to eat, The Merine Shirts and Drawers, 50, 6), 75, 90 cents, |W three, (3 ) and the eastern twenty-two (22) feet, by seventy five (78)in depth, of Lot numbered four. x .) in the Square numbered eight handred and $1. Good White shirts from 9 cents up to | goods were sent hdl piney by Mr. orty four, hh the extensive Brewery $2.50, Good warm Gloves from 25 cents up. olan’s boy and pawned for $2.50; Mrs. Rivers | Buildings and Vaults, and the other improvements Cotton Socks: from 6 cents per pair up; and | £otthe money and spent a portion of it for | thereon whiskey. Mr. Goldstem was dismissed from custody, and Rivers told by the Justice that he would have to pay the 2.50 advanced on the all other things in bis line cheaper than any other house in. this city, ax 404 7th street, be- 0 tween D and E, three dors above Odd Fellows’ and contains, Hall, Recollect No. 494. 11,19,1: | fouds in order to regain them. land. yagypetes Teme Ke Cex's Prorosrp Apprtion to Georer- | Br ery, bet gs ‘own.—Several prominent men of Washington ° Persons wishing to subscribe for Tuk Star | TOWN. bobaael aaa M who t-side on Capitol Hilland the Navy Yard, | 824 Georgetown,assembled at the house of Col. ; ty | R-Cox on Saturday, and viewed the proposed He Seweey Snares ene” 1 ESst | addition to Georgetown, which is situated west Joux Couuiss, Agent, | of Fayette streetand north of the mew road, and which ba- buen laid off into lots. Te under Re bi stood that most of those present have taken oF aE, Witz, Chiropodist, 4 Pennsylvania | tooken for lots inthis addinon, Afler viewing Abrrst apirsertsa oat Gis wae dak treatment of _ round, the party repaired te the Gurard » . jou: will please leave Capitol str ten days, the di + Bunions, Bad Nails, Enlarged Joints, | Hoe + where they partook of a sumptuous re- | petice fi j vascular: ke. | Pas! Gies hours from Ga. 10 6; D.in. Nocharge | SeNt Ur.—Officer Robey yesterday arrested | » Conveyanclag and c ation, Established Is61. a colored female, Hester Chase, for being in- ee ee toxicated and disorderly on the strect.” She Tne Oxrorn at Franc sells Gent's Furnish- | W8* fined $1.50 by Justice Buckey, and in de- ing Goods cheaper than any house in this city, | {ltof payment was committed to the work- at his popular store, 494 6th street, between Bouse. . and E, three doors above Odd Fellows’ Hall. SELLING WitTHovT A License.—OmMicer Volk- Recollect the No.—494. 12,19,1;, | man on Saturday arrested M. Loufheimer, who ene before Justice Buckey charged with sell- For CHILBLAINS aND Frostep Fert, ing within the corporate limits without a li- White's Embrocation is aspecitic. Price $1 per cense, He was fined $20.50. bottle. For sale at 424 Pennsylvania avenue | Goxx ro New Yorx.—The steamer John between 434 and 6th streets, Gibson sailed for New York on Saturday with ——— beck freight. The E. C. Knight is due at this A SPLeNpip Cnawce!!!—A friend informed | port to-morrow. ‘us to-day that Smith Bros. & Co., at their cele- brated Oak Hall, 466 Seventh street, are se Lng off thelr immense stock, and making up | GEORGETOWN ABVERTISEMENTS. suits to order, at prices that will astonish the BB Tomas DOWLING, anct; Geo i VALUABLE BUSINESS PROPERTY IN GEORGE TOW de 19-dads 38 10-dads Closest buyers. We advise all to give them a AT AUCTION. call, Sr EnEEEAEnE =o EEEEEEEEEEEPEenressemeeenendl ; I will sell on FRIDAY AFTERNOON. January Tith, 1#e8, at ¢0’clock p.m., in front of the prem ines’ part of Lot No 213. in’ Beatty & Hawkins ad- dition to Georgetown, fronting 15 feet on the east side of Frederick street, between Fifth and Bixth Merrorourrax BOWLING SALOON, UNDER METROPOLITAN HALL, Penna. AVENUE, NEAR 1ity SrREET WEST, It is improved with expensi purchaser "The title, which the, updecsigned shaser, is said to be fect. the purchaser, 1s oED W. JONE: S7-THE ABOVE uvuil MONDAY, the. and place. B* COOPER & LATIME! Geetieeiat serene cpmeesseeninc avemes sak tas ig ‘Siar Oltce Bullalng. +H. No. 18, WEDNESDAY, the 224 January. 1803, at 4 front of the . part of Sq 3 the southeastero corper of the «qnare, te—tw hy Terme of sale cach fronts on D street 127 feet 2 inches The pe Je BD fect deep on the oust VinesTs fort ou the wes line, and the central po. tion extends back 100 feet. in the whole, 11.357 — aut ot ive and comp! aulte, &c.. and isa very val- formerly known as Bau- man’s. and later as Frommell's Brewery. Terms of sale: Oue-thirdcash of which $250 must be deposited at the time of sale; the residue in four equal payments, at six, twelve. eigh' twenty-four months. with interest frem the sale, to be secured by deed of trast upon the prop- ty’. E Should the terms of sale not be complied with in tee aud lay of jeposit will be considered forfeited. and the property wili be resold, upon five days? "ihe ‘National Tntelligeacer, at the Tek and cost of the delinquent purchaser stamps at the expense of the will convey to ONES. PHILIP A: SELLITAUSEN, OOOPER & LATIMER, Avcts. ALE IS POSTPONED f January. same hour FRE. JON PHILIP A. SELLHBAUFEN, COOPER & LATIMER’ Sucks, Auctioneers. . McGuire & Ue..) street, By virtue of s deed of trnst, bearing date 10th ! gunt ln. exected tothe unders Wiley, and rec , Me as Trus- in Liber R. I will sell. clock re No. 405, &e.. ee raat itn egret property will be sold GEORGE W. BAUER, Proprietor. jyansing back 96 Le ae gly rove. | subject to the sight of dower of the widow of the Open from a.m: to2p.m. The Rariestocked | Biore ant Dwelling house in good condition, cou- | Mate, TF ai cupenee of fhe Purchases or “Terms: One-half cagh; balance in Gand 12 months, Fee OER Lite ee wits interest, secured by ® deed of trost on the’ de30-WMF&ds COOPER & LATIME! » Aucts. ins the finest Liquors, Wines and en. Segars of the finest brands. STF fi Call and see. ja sly Se GREAT ANFIGUERTAN BOOK | Hcbarghaser Kargateatauwetitse stil | BBY Py WEE SSeS melee chase ow. > " FAUNTER'S GREAT ANTIQUARIAN BOOK | WiD'se property tnotruck & Female 4 corner Ana avenue 204 Pennsylvania avenne, immediatety. THOMAS DOWLING, On WEDNESDAY -the isth day of January, 1538, Branch 17% Penna. ave.,above I7th street. jn 13-4 Auctionee: atl) o'clock a.m , at No. 436 1th atrest wont, o6- bi Goms of | (PRE GREATEST BAGGAINS YET OFFRRED | tween & and H north, we shall soll at suction the Pere Boy settee entrar tees, 878.175 | “ust received at MILLER'S. 101 Bridge stree., Parlor Suitsof Black Waluut ‘iuished in “Green Ron's’ irda’ 52.00 each. Crome Lithograpne— | Georgeiown, 44 Bleached ohirting Muslin 10-125 | «114 cM namber Sette relay lish Diet 5 , 4 me ntre Table "4 Cali 8 and 0c ; the very best, 124s. Our Aneriginal Patuting’by George Morsiandy 91. | maloing stock of Winter Goeda we arocslling ofa = Ingrala aod Vonttian Carpeta Searia Cored ce nite of i toes | hee BENJAMIN MILLE x attresee, PA Tom sand Bolsters Proclamation, signed by Lincoln. 81 W™ 5, REAsTLEYS PREMIUM steam Gookigg snd Parlor stoves stleeea Mereran” ts on DBYBING AND CLEANSING Also, Kitchen Requisites. ftroad : ABLISHME. ‘The above goods are all nearly new and Ni Bergree at private sale willbe entertained upon tion to the Aucticneers. House Per month, WL » ofeou sty. Dyeing and Boouring of all Siadedoue in the best manner. past favors, the subscriber Sie, works, 929. soficlty te ova fanel Seton community: The limited History of Mexico Soa emataen — re o's tes. some finely colored. $35. “Post Ofhice add 2 aR co, ington city. "Rare edition of Since closes at fone Nalunble euticeaion ie a sasese Docamente tneaerinck alarge be of = — J Pak wnty semanas ince ot oo “Pee feet sprace and yellow plas jolets, al ISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. ip heretofore feiss Sites secre pe pices ea January 1, 1968. CIs B. ‘on. porn ip for the porpgec of carry! nee merit and receive the patronage so SNe vac wall anvemall quantity of olstered in green | GOVERNMENT SALES, ort pdb | Rae Oriegas tan Santen s Will be sold. at public auction. at the Woarebouse Lew re corner of Gired and Front streets, on TUBS a o'clock &. m= te T. Jana ot of mires tianee for re ‘ow Macha Hance Cov agon Covers Blankets and|Corn Brooms Whitewash Brostes Cane agon hee of Lime, ee Biging Saddles Jie Property eold must be removed at omce Terms Cash, in United Staie< carrency Brat © Oa i» Bvt. Lt Col anda @ Mts A UNSERVIOR RT ERM As. CAMP AND KQUIPA Curey QUARTER TERMS 2 mat MiLira z Ricuwoss, Va. dunt ‘ Will be sold at Public Agcti 2 o¥ern- ment Storehouse, this city, on TURSDAY, Jan Bary M4, 1858, at Wo'clo ka m.. a large aso of unserviceable Quartermaser's Stores. and Go hing, Camp end Garrison Kyuipage. con isting Rances. Heating Stoves, Water Rockets Hardware, and Carpenters’ and Blacksoiths! ‘oole The Clothing, Camp and Garrison Kyuip Jackets, Pants, and Great Coat+ Woollen Blankets, Knapeacks aud traps, bie and Singled Bed Sacks kazer. Hatchets, Spades and Shovels, ettiesand Mos Paps to wo seit purchasers. and must be remove: with rom the date of nment fands By order of Brevet Mayor General JM. Scio erme: Cash, in Gow JAMES M MuORE, Bvt. Lient. Col and QM. s a Ja01-2B Chief QM ist Military Discelet UCTION SALE OF CONDEMNED.) : A SISTENCE STORES. rick OF "6 Com _oF Sunsierence.? Fout Avencnomnix, D.T , Dec. 2. isa I will sell. at the Goverument Warehouse of this post, St public suction. to the bigheat bidder, for cash, on WEDNESDAY, the 18th day of Janaary 3808. “at 190 &. m., the feliowing articies ot Sul oale EDWIN E. SELLERS. Captain tt Infantry. ja7-ee Brevet Major U.8.A.,8 © 3. N°? oa. Ss - Ofice Chucd Perma ste: Fifteen Drsria, New Onceaws, La. December 2, 1957.§ Nottee is that the following roperty will be to the highest bidder at pab ic auction. a} Brazos Sentiaco and Browoswile, eres: commencing on the Zth day 1 January Ail the right, title, and interest of the Unt States tm wed ts the 7 of the United States Military Mailroad from Brazos Sent Banche, Toras. inclading the entire Track and Siaings, Buildings. Water Stations: ‘Tusa tabion, ry jrond- material and oa to the rond, together with the Railing Stock Care, Machinery | and other equipments, as follows: 8% miles Railroad Track, 2 Shack ‘aned. 4 Claw 5 PHOS, Brasses—cood. 2 Punch . 7 Flat Cars, worn, but SX tofting Boxes—used. — seviceable, 2100 Tbe. Railrcad 2 Crowsfeet—worn, Chat % (Railroad Frege and 3 9,00 Ibe. Hajlroad Iron— Switch Stands—worn, E08 4 Spike Magle—worn. 1 Locomotive—unservice-2Jask Screws and Le- rt yere—worn 1 Locomotive Head light. w Wrenches—; unserviceable, Hand Car—worn. 34 Coupling Links—good,2 Push Car Wheele— 886 Ibs. Car Springe— worn, 1 Btove Railroad | a 5 4 Hand Car Whee! ‘ine— good worm proj will be sold under the immediate di- ‘Captain C. BH: QM. U8 and any informati his office at Brownsville. Texas. or from th office of the Obief Quartermaster, Fifth Military District, New Orleans. Louisiana. Terme—c ash in United States Currenc This advertisement to supersede the this office under date of December 13. CHARLES H. TOMPKINS, * the. Brevet Briesdier Gene aud Chief Quartermas- ‘ter, Fifth Military District Jas TAB pv IC SALE OF ORDNANCE STORES Bungav ov Onvmance, Navi Deraxruent, Ww crox Cite, December is, 1¥.¢ ‘There will be sold at public auction to the high- eat bidders,on THUBSDAY. the loth day of Jane M.. st Jefferson Barracks Be- ‘arriages, Shc Gu ‘Bifies, A: Waist Belts, . june, Axes, and Cartriéce Boxes. ticles will be sold in lots. : Cash, and the articles to be removed days after the conclusion sf the sale; ise they will revert to the Government, te H. A. WISE, Chief of Burew HIEF QUARTERMASTER'S OFFIC District or New Mexico, Seatea POAXTA FE, HM. December 39,187. received at untill? o'clock mon TUESDAY. the Slat day ot January, 188, at which time they will be opened ihe delivery of the amount of Corn or Oats gpecified at the following mentioned posts in this istrict : ‘ort Bascem—4.6 0 pounds. ‘ort C 7.000 pounds. Fort Mel (on 00 ® pounds, Port Bumner—1.00.0% pounds. Fort Union—1.00 000 pounds. pe on yd wil also : sane time to deliver monthly the Corn or Oats and Hay. aot exceeding 2000 pounds of ot bay pr month imals with 0 Are soener Femov oa he graip required must be well cured, clean, and sound in every respect. put up in good strom tacks. containing from 10» to 180 pounds of corn, or from 610 50 nde of omts cack am fe 80 pou er sac nary, 19%. aud. be com wat the Forte men: tioned within four mont Propesals for any quantity less than the whole amount of grain required st aby ob" post will, be reorived, end bide crs proposing for more than one post will make separate proposals for each Proporals will ve made in triplicate. with a cep) Of this advertisement attached to each. aod must be endorsed hy two rani et that they will baocme secucities fer the faithfal per formance of the contract in case it i< awarded to the bidder Good aud euffictent bonds will be required from the coptractor for the faithful performance of the contract. Bidders are requested to be prosent. or represent ed by some one known to the undersigned. at the opening of the tide ‘The right is reserved by the undersigned te re Ject any or all bids which he may deem wareason able. and to increase wr diminish the oaaatity of ktain specified f reach post by one fourth Rdoree envelopes © Pro} for Grain at Fort .* and address to the Chief Quarter ter of the District of New Mexico, Santa Fe, By order of Bev vet Major Gon, Goo, W. Getty, Prev t Lieut. Col. and Quartermaster, jan-aB of Quartermaster PROPOSALS FOR URTTER BaLaNcis. Deragryenr. De e two pounds down to ounces Uf thre it ix supposed 80 oF 100 will be capable avoirdupois weight. to. be t eet strength, and durability fk correctes. s vengt an ot Seen who may ob to farnish fal- Teepects equal to teabes tor Eolanertertin and Seiigtead Tame ot Br Ei ier i Sane Silthe negopens fous os iattou ot suretios «fll be required to a con- rrish the Balances as ovptracted Sor or the article of Eck 3 TS Satiered © sulleiewt couse Stork ture of the coutract Doe onde reed on the envelope -F <a nl ie, lorena Max, WrMANDALe. de e-lawie Postinast-r General. BREEN IMPROVES © <P WATE Ww mr OF CEMENT 9 EL Bor Lt Be o- on a ee ee