ocr: AMUSEM ENTS. NATIONAL TUEATRK. TUIWDAY EVENING, JUNE 34, I8M. SECOND APPKARANCK IV SIX MONTHS ut KUNKEL*S ORIGINAL OPERA TROUPE! Comprising LEHR. J. K. SEARCH. UEO. KCNKKL, T. L. iLOYJV H. K. JOHNSON, LEVI BROWN. E. T. HERMAN. Mr. BKNTON, Mr. WALTER*. fbo will have the buuor <i appearing L*>t~oiv friend i iu Washington tin the sDOTe evening, an excellent programme of SONGS, DAKGEfi, A.. , with their BURLESQUE PIECES. Doors open at ; to commence at 8^. Admission, twenty-five cents -gentlemen unaccom panied by Udies, to the Dre*? Circle. ?7cer ta. 'june 20?tr J. T. FORD, Agent.


Daily American organ. [volume]

ocr: Mutual Fire Insurance Company of the| District of Columbia. Chartered by Gongrea?, to the property owners of thd District as cheap ana as safe means of inBU-l as any other Company in this District ULYSSES WARD, President. CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. ?AKAQSBS. Ulysses Ward. John Tan Riawiok, Thomas Blagdsn, T. J. Magruder, John Dixon, Mathcw G. Emery, J. C. McKelden. Office?Adjoining [north] of Bank Washington. open during Bank hours.

place_of_publication: Washington, D.C.

publisher: An Assn. of Native Americans


ocr: mgutta percha teeth. O. MUNSON, at 310, Pennsylvania avenuA, is mounting Teeth on a Gulta Percha ba^e. Also with Allen's patent continuous Gum, com bining beauty, strength, and cleanliness. Dr. M. is determined to keep pace with every im provement in Dentistry, and will strive to phase and profit his patrons. BKrZBlfN.lRS. Dr. Gurley Hon. R. H. Gillet Binnev Hon. S. A. Douglas C. Mason Dr. It. P. Patterson A. 0. f. Nioholson Dr. R. Coolidge And the Medical Facully of Georgetown College,


ocr: JO TJlfc 1.1IME8 OF ft AKIIIN4. | ON. }|im% IFCKY.- Ur*. ItWUK, I'rofes jFM siVoitJ Medium, would respectfully inform tnenda rui.t^he public, that the has removed hpr late residence to Twejfth, between C and D street* uext door to JotClark's Police Office. She here by tender* her thanks to her friends and tor the liberal paiiNuagt bestowed upon her, hopes, by her attentionSwd assiduity to busioeas, merit a continuance of public patronage Refers to Dr. Hogan and %, Fairfax, Alexandria,


ocr: GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. O. MUNSON, at 310, avenw, is mounting Teeth on a Gutta Also wuh Allen's patent continuous Gum, beautr, strength, and cleanliness. Dr. M. is determined to keep pace with every in Dentistry, and will strive to please his patrons. (, KirSRhNOU. Dr. Gurley Hon. R. H. Gillet Binney Hon. S. A. Douglas C. Mason Dr. R. P. Patterson A. O. 1'. Nicholson Dr. R. Coolidg* Medical Faculty of Georgetown College.


ocr: JUST RECEIVED. ~t II hhds* prime New Orleans Sugar 10 bbls. Svrup and New Orleans Molasses 2,000 lbs Shoulders 100 Maryland sugar-cured Hams 5 cases Wolf's Schiedam Aromatic Brown Stout, 8 doz., Barclay, Perkins, A Co. s Do 8 doz. R. B. Byass's Do 8 doz. E. A G. Hibbert'a Do 8 doz. W. Younger's Ale For sale at low prices by WM. H. BRERETON. No. 464, Seventh street ,corner of F.


ocr: FOR SALeI AhA A Frame Honse and Lot. situated on Eighth street, between K and L street*,, lot fronting 26 feet on Eighth street, with a depth of 06 feet 8 inches. It is within a square of the Northern Liberties Market, in a good neighborhood, and in a rapidly-improving part of the city, and presents in ducements to those wishing to build a family resi dence in a good location. For terms, Ac., apply to r6bT. A. PAYNE Druggist, Corner 4th street and Massachusetts avenue. (J?


ocr: L08T. on Pennsylvania ave nue, between 10th and 7th streets, on 7th street south, one large Gold Locket, opening on both sides, a lock oHiair in one side; one small Locket and Key attached to a email fob chain. The finder be liberally rewarded by leaving it at Mr. WILLIAM R. TULEY'S, Dry Good Store, corner of 8th street, 21? 3t* and


ocr: DESIRABLE RESIDENCE IX GEORGE TOWN K)R RENT. TWO-STORY BRICK HOUSE ON High street, a few doors above West, with ten irood rooms, gas fixtures, and a fine lot attached. Apply to C. Myers A Son, at their wood and coal yard, No. 27 Water Btreet, or at their residence, 1st street To a good tenant the rent will be moderate,


ocr: MAKRIED, In th'S city, on Tuesday, 27th ''J. .^1; 1>. Cummins, ALBERT H. McREA tojMARY daughter of the late Captain James Ricketta, 01 the British Wavy.


ocr: District of Columbia, Chartered by Cong r e ??, to the property owners of the District as cheap ana as safe means of insu rance as any other Company in this District. ULYSSES WARD, President. . CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. MAXAaSHS. Ulysses Ward, John Tan Riswick, Thomas Blagden, T. J. Magruder, John Dixon, Mathcw G. Emery, J. C. McKelden. Office?Adjoining [north J of Bank Washington. open during Bank hours. jan 2H-tf


ocr: Mutual Fire Insurance Company of the District of Columbia, Chartered by Oongret*, to the property owners of the District as cheap and as safe means of insu as any other Company in this District. ULYSSES'WARD, President. CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. MAVASIII. Ulysses Ward, John Van Riswiok, Thomas Blagden, T. J. Magruder, John Dixon, Mathew G. Emery. J. C. McEelden. Office-Adjoining [north] bf BankWashiu*ton. open during Bank hours.


ocr: EXCURSION 0?' TUB AXAOOSTIA ENGINE COMPANY, NO. 1. IP* The Anacostia Engine Com J^j2si3ECl)an.vJ. No. 1, respectfully inform the pub iii^naMreirhrst Excursion of the season, will place On Monday, August lit A, 1850, to the WHITE HOUSE PAVILION. The steamer George Washington has been charter ed for the occasion, aud the company pled ge selves that no pains will be spared to make this agreeable trip. The boat leaves Riley's wharf, at 0 clock, Yard, at 2, and Alexandria, at 2%. Tickets?ONE DOLLAR. To be had at the usual places, aud at the boat the dav of the Excursion. An excellent baud of Cotillon Music has been en gaged. i committee: James Clements, Wm. Hutchison, John McNelley, James Harrison, Alexander Eaton, Wm. B. Dobb Thomas Cook, Jacob Fairall, Wm. Harrison, Samuel Garble, Wm. Howell, John Nokes. July 28?Ot, WFTneaThuraASat _ ____ "


ocr: will be received by the undersigned until October 3d, 185ti, for snivel ling N street north, from 10th to 14th streets west. The gravel to be nine inches deep iu the centre, and 4 inches at the gutter line; to be well raked clear of stones of improper size, aud then well rolled with u heavy roller. Proposals will state the price per square vard for gravening. JOS. E. RAWL1NGS, Commissioner 1st and 2d Wards. It. 11. IRONSIDE, N. B. SMITH,


ocr: LOT FOR SALE. A VALUABLE Lot on Indiana avenue, il. betweon First and Second streets, running through to D street, in a rapidly-increasing part of the city, is offered for sale. One-fonrth cash, and the balance in equal norm five vears. Title indisputable. Inquire of JOHN T. KILI.MON, Pennsylvania aveuu?, near the Capitol,


ocr: GALLAGHER'S SUNRISE AIR-TIGHT' . v PATENTED, 1866. New ? ?RagS4?ROg,.. Flat T.p H ood or Coal. F%/nr Size*. Nos G 7 ft 9 A.LA^.KH* SUNRISE AIR.Ti.ht, v !LU ?fly neC(,.SBary to ?ay, that after very many years of experience, and beinir fully convertwnt with all of the various kinds of Stoves whirh have been invented on the down-draft principle, that I hifh f *C ?fevery well'known improve ment that has from time to time been made uarticn larly in reference tft the formation and construction on ,re,flue8?rWfi Rre, alwa.va necessary to be large HVfh ynapp ued every improvement and " Thl-Jr ? S"nriBe Air-Tight Cook ing Htove. This Stove is made very heavy, and is a good substantial article; I have made thYm extra 1 heavy in all the parta where long experience has proved it to be important, and I can assure my cu? tomwa that I have spared neither pains nor expense in gehing it up; an/ it will not be K? stove now known of a similar character - I am con . vmced that it williitonce become a standard Stove. I A T' y V1 In evei7 way, with WOOD and COAL and strongly recommend them to the pubhe. They operate in the moat satisfactory man i i A- J- GALLAGHER, July 1st, l8o?. Philadelphia. THE GREATEST COOKING STOVE EVER INTRODUCED IN THE UNITED STATES Coal or Wood. 13,000 'in use. Fbur size, Nop 6, 7, 8, 9. ClT Celebrated Morning Star, Double Oven COOKING STOVE, the best, the cheapest, most substantial, and most per fect Cooking Stove in the Union. Thirteen thousand of these Stoves are now iu suc cessful operation. This splendid Cook St >ve has now been thorough ly tested during the last four years; they operate in the best and most satisfactory manner. I have fully tned1 them with wood and coal, and strongly recom mend them. They are heavy and very durable, and ?r! nWlttlTdw bTutiful- W,th a moderate lire, this Stove will bake three loaves of bread, roast a turkey, bod two dinner pots, broil a beefsteak, and heat the water for washing, all at the same time! You are respectfully invited to call and examine Moruhypttar" St?Ve' "^'^r's i i i Pl'hj A" J- GALLAGHER, ' WX?lyby ?"Ud..pbt C. WOODWARD A SON, Next door to C. Woodward's old stand I enn avenue, bet. 10th and 11th sts., No. 818. ^ . ve aIso aTerJ large assortment of the latest and most approved patterns of grates, parlor chamber, dining-room, office and store stoves of ai! sixes, for wood and coal, that the North can furnish best puited to this market. mrnisn,


ocr: LUII, WPOO, AND COAL. ?* BUSHELS Wood Burnt Lime, uow landing in Rood order,of superior quality; also on hand, HICKORY , OAK, and MINK VVOi)I); also, daily expected, a carao of seperlor WHITE aud RED AMH COAL. Persons wishing to supply themselves with a go?>d article, will please Hend in their orders thin wet k tnd ieceivc the coal direct from the vessel, and weighed by a sworn weigher.. WM. WARDER, Corner of Twelfth and C


ocr: GRAND BALL OF THB HOOK AND LADDER CO., Will be given at ODD-FELLOWS' HALL, NAVY YARD, OK Tuesday Ectning, October 7tht 1856. VERY exertion will be made on the <7m,Xv J i Company to "'ak? thi. an hlnnr iK pleasure and enjoyment to all who may tickets'omSfim?" lhe'CCMio? uni * OTODOLL AR, admitting a Gentleman mk d ?{anjr ,nemb?? of the Compa ny and at the door on the evening of the Ball Ommbutfes will leave the corner of Sixth "street and Pennsylvania avenne, every ten minutes until a quarter of ten o'clock. 7 <>o l_Md


ocr: i f>R. rong ?t his rooms. No. 44? Pennsvl ynma avenue, and perform au'ch ZrrC V Ot bu.fnr?. ^ prove ' ?P?rations


ocr: THE G. W. PARK CUSTIP HIS handxome If oat has re- ?' centlv been refitted and placed : fine condition for pic-nic partis ?? * ot any boat on the riv -"i.fK . 16 feet wide. She car ' ?, havm^h^Jni?8t reasonable terma. *" w*r? being 90 feet long street bridge ?e chartered at any time Potomac, the' Parties can leave the Four For tr m;?n, ,h? Can*'L?r sny point on -rms applr^to by thc ch?*ering i?'* atfw PMFFITH, Captain. the f00t ?f 7th 0?


ocr: C. H. VAN PATTEN, M. D. Surgeon Dentist, Office near Rroim's Hotel, Penn. Avenue. Charges New York and Philadelphia prices, and guarantees his work to be equal to any done in those cities. mar 9?ly


ocr: Me II HU 8* NEW CROP CF Sugar ? , 10 bbla. new crop Orleans Molabses 500 do superior Boiled Butter 500 do round Smoked Beef 8 000 do Bucon, Hams, Shoulders, Sides, and Breasts. Jm, received, fur TBNNET, Southeast corner High and Bridge streets, 80?co8t Georgetown.


ocr: Sl RbTRY. ? \R. WILLIAM A. FRANKLIN, hav WLW ing returned to the city, will be happy t<> receive his friend* and pat rons at his rooms. No. 449, Pennsyl-* vania avenue, and perform sueh service as they Tray require in his line of business. Terms very moderate, and all operations warranted to prove satisfactory. sep 2?eodifly


ocr: FOR SALE. E Subscriber has lor sale a Lot, on Maryland avenue, between Four-and-a-half a??w Sixth streets west, on which is a convenient two storv FratnJ Dwelling, containing four rooms, w:th a finished garret; wu.V aoae-story kitchen and wood shed attached. $10<i cash, bu.*"ce 111 8IX> m,le> a"d twelve months. P. M. PEARSON. P. S. The house rents for $10 per month, and al


ocr: liOT FOR MALE. VALUABLE Lot on Indiana between First and Second streets, through to I) street, in a rapidly-increasing part the city, is offered for sale. One-fourth cash, and the balance in equal po* for Ave years. Title indisputable. Inquire of JOHN T. KII.LMON, Pennsylvania avenue, near the Capitol. 7?tf


ocr: The Mutual Fire Insurance Company ot District of Columbia, Chartered by Oongreus, kFFERS to the property owners of District as cheap and as safe means ol rance as any other Company in thiB District. ULYSSES WARD, President. CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY", Treasurer. MANAOBRB. Ulysses Ward, John Van Riswick, Thomas Blagdon, T. J. Magruder, John Dixon, Mathew G. Emery, J. C. McKelden. Office?Adjoining [north] of Bank Washington. Oftioe open during Bank hours. jan 29-tf


ocr: " BELVIDERA HOUSE." I: E Subscriber* have taken and ted the old establishment of Jaiw - f north side of Pennsvlvania avenue, between and Four-and-a-half streets, where they will be to see their friends and the public generally. They will be found prepared of all times to promptlv, and at the shortest notice, all the rliaiyJj usually (bond at the best refectories of the and s<hved in a style inferior to none. With a polite and attentive barkeeper, a cook, choice viands, good liquors, prime cigars, moderate charges, they hope to receive a fair .( public patronage nor 1?eo?t GUARD A MU.>DY.


ocr: MILK, l'URE MILK. HAVE EIGHT OR TEN GAL lons Milk daily, more than wo have custom for at present. Any person taking the shove number of gal lons daily, can have it at 28 cents per gallon, or five at thirty cents i>er gallon, 10 cenfs per quart; war ranted pure milk or no pay. Orders left at Henry ifcmglas'a, Florist, corner of 15th and G streets, will be attended to. Cash settlements at the end of every week DOUGLAS A SMITU, tfw the Anacoatia Bri'lge. *


ocr: GOOD INVESTMENT. 1AM authorized to offer for sale Are Brick Houses, on Fonr-and-a-half street, near the Av enue ; also, two first-class Houses, on Missouri ave nue, eligibly located, which will be sold at fair prices, one-halt to be paid down, and the remainder on a credit of 99 years, interest payable on deferred pay ments qnarterhr. For other particulars, inqnire of i JAMER J. MILLER, Real Estate Agent, Columbia Place,


ocr: COMPOSITION ROOFING. in want of Roofs lor their buildings will find it to their advantage to call P. Muckey, by mail or in person, corner c?f Fourth I streets north, or at office, corner of Seventh I) streets, No. 290. The Roofings warranted su to any in use m the District, aud one-third It'is the principal roof used in other cities. All orders either from city or country promptly to by PHlLIP MACKHTY, Corner of Fourth and 1 streets. Agent for WHITE A CO.,


ocr: JUST RECEIVED AT HYATTS NEW EMPORIUM, **?, SEVENTH STREET, MORE NEW GOODS CHEAPER THAN EVER! ORBAT REDUCTION lit PB1GBS! NOW IS THE TIME TO SECURE UAKQA1NS IN DRY GOODS, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, BONNETS. RIBBONS, PARASOLS, kc. A VINO purchased i large lot of Goods lately ?' a groat sacrifice, I am enabled to offer some extraor dinary bargains. I would enumerate only a few of the many very great bar gat us in atores and Lawn Robes, at very reduced prices Rich black Silks, from 50 cents to $1 60 Beautiful plaid Silks and Silk Kobes, very cheap Fine figured and plain Bareges, at 16 oente, usual price 25 ceuta 6,000 yards fine and beautiful Lawns, at 18X oents, richly worth 18jf cents 8,000 yards do. Lawns, at 4 and centa, worth 6 and 8 centa 8,000 yards fine French Ginghams 4,000 yards beautiful style Calioo, (fast colors,) # cents, worth 10 rants 80 yards good bleached and unbleached Cotton for $1 Fine embroidered Curtain Muslin. 18){ centa Fine plain and dotted Swiss Muslins ftoin 18>? oente Plaid Muslins from 6V to 87W centa 8,500 yards twenty-fire cent Barege de Lai nee, for 18){ cents Fine and rich finished De Bages, 18)^ oente Good bird-eve Diaper, from 12W oents up Fine Damask Linen Napkins, cents Good Linen Towels, 6% centa Ladies' fine white Linen, 6 V oente Lad ea' good Cotton Hose, from 6V cents up White and brown Damask Linen Table Diapers, rery cheap Genta' Ribbed Cottou Socks, 6 V oente Gents' Silk Cravats and Pocket Handkerchiefs, 26 eta. Good Irish Linen, from 86 oente up Ladies' long Black Silk Mitte, 12>{ cents, worth 85 cents Ladies' and genta' fine Lisle Thread Gloves, 18>^ cents, worth 26 cents Ladies' fine kid finished Silk Glores, 26 cents, worth 60 cents BONNETS, RIBBONS, and PARASOLS, a Urge and fresh assortment, at unprecedented low prices SHAWLS, SCARFS, VI8ITES, and LACK POINTS, extra cheap Misses' Shaker Hoods, from 50 cents up Gents', boys', youths', and infante Braid and Leghorn Hate Good Cottonade, for pante, only 12){ oente Good Kentuoky Jeans, at 10 oente, usual price 26 cents Fancy and black Caaaimeres, great bargains Good Ingrain Carpeting*, from 26 to 87>f ceuta Mattiugs, Floor and Able Oil Cloths, at rery low pricea Persona in want of Carpe tings, Mattings, and House Furnishing Dry Goods, should not foil to call and examine my atoek before purchasing, aa I am oonfidant I can sell them ten per cent, cheaper than the same goods oan be purchased elsewhere. feHOESI SHOES!! SHOES I ! I cannot In my Boot and Shoe department will be found a complete assortment of all kinds, and at prices that tot fail to please? Ladies' good Gaiters, from $1 up Ladies' Slippers, from 81% oente up Children's Shoes, from 25 cents up Youths' and Boys' Shoes, from 50 oente up Men's good Shoes, from f 1 np Gent's fine Lasting Shoes, from $1 25 np A lot of ladies, fine Colored Half Gaiters, at 75 oente, usual price $1 25 100 old style Bonnets, left over from last year, are almost given away. Persons in want of cheap goods should call early, as real bargains will be offered, and no humbug. R. G. HYA1 ' ?SF~ Be particular and remember the name and number. TT, No. 349, 7th street, Three doors below the Northern Liberties Market. may 81?fit THE BOUQUET FOR JUNE.


ocr: ATTENTION, THIRD WARD! The Third Ward Amer* ican Council will hold a meeting ^ this (Thursday) evening, at 8 o'clock, at Temperance Hall, on E street. A full attendance is desired. By order of tho President. aug 21?It


ocr: Mutual Fire Insurance Company of District of Columbia. Chartered by Oongrte?, to the property owners of ? District as oheap ana as safe means of insu as any other Company in this District. ULYSSES WARD, President. CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. MANAQSOS. Ulysses Ward, John Yan Riswiok, Thomas Blagden, T. J. Magruder, John Dixon, Mathew G. Emery, J. C. McKelden. Office?Adjoining [north] of BankWashington. open during Bank hours.


ocr: AUCTION SALES. Bf C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. SALE.?A valuable and eligibly-Situated Building Lot ia the First Ward.?By virtue of a deed of truat duly made and recorded, I shall offer for sale, at public auction, that valuable Lot, situated at the corner of F and EigL eenth atreeta, on the 40th day of April, 1866, about 80,000 square feet. C. W. BOTELER, A actio DMT. W. D. DAV1DGE, Trustee. Tsnus: One-third, caab ; the balance in one, two, and three years, on notes secured bj deed of trust,


ocr: THE G. W. PARK Cf STIS. handsome Moat ha* re- "*? s oently been refitted ami placed m JMfeBEBi fine condition for pic-nic panics, hav i,g tin finest of any boat on the river bsinc ftCfe* h? g lfi feet wide. She can be chartered at any time, reasonable terms- Parties can Ieave.ipc Four street bridge, on the Canal, or any point on Potomac, that may be desired by tbe chartering For terms apply to ^ JAMES GRIFFITH, Captain At tbe foot of 7tb St., on Fotemac.


ocr: | *3 GALLAUHER'8 SUN RIsEAI R-TI G H T! PATENTED, 185b. "" """ Tu" For Wood or Coal. Four Sites. Not. 6.7 89 SlJNRI8K AIR-Tirht, TR a beautiful design of a new Flat Top Cooking Store, ju?t out. r h It iu only necessary to say, that after vei-y many ^5?? ,, expewence, anil being fully conversant with all of the various kinds of Stoves which have been invented on the down-draft principle, that I have taken advance of every well-known improve ment that has from time to time been made, particu larly in reforcnoe to the formation and construction j r I ?8' ^.ich M? always necessary to be large, and I bare fully applied every improvement and combined them all in the "Sunrise Air-Tight Cook mg "tore. This Stove is made vef"V heavy, and is a gyod substantial article; 1 havo made them extra beary in all tki parts where long experience has proved it to be important, and I can assure my cus tomers that I huve spared neither pains nor expense in getting it up; and it will not be excelled by any ?wto now known of a aimilur character: I am con* vinoed that it will at once become a standard Stove. tried them in ever}* wav, with WOOD and COAL, and strongly recummeud them to tli-. public. They operate in the moat satisfactory man ner. Patentee: A. J. GALLAGHER, July ls?, 1850. Philadelphia. THE GREATEST COOKING STOVE EVER INTRODUCED IN THE UNITED 8TATES. For Cool ut Wood. 18,000 in tyse. Four sizes. Nos. ?, 7, 8, 9. Celebrated Morning Star, Double Oven COOKING STOVE, the best, the cheapest, most substantial, and most'per fect Cooking Stove in the Union. Thirteen thousand of these Stoves arc now iu suc cessful operation. This splendid Cook Stove haa now been thorough ly tested during the last four years; they operate in the best and most satisfactory manner. I have fully tried them with wood and coal, and strongly recom mend them. They are heavy and very durable, and the design is neat and beautiful. With a moderate tire, this Stove will bake three loaves of bread, roast a turkey, boil two dinner pots, broil a beefsteak, and heat the water for washing, all at the same time. You are respectfully invited to call and examine the above splendid Cooking Stove, "Gallagher's Morning Star." * Patentee: A.J.GALLAGHER, July 1st, 186U. Philadelphia. For Bale only by C. WOODWARD A SON, Next door to C. Woodward's old stand Penn avenue, bet. 10th and 11th sts., No. 818. N. B. We have also a very large assortment of the latest and most approved patterns of grates, parlor, chamber, dining-room, office and store stoves of ali suss, for wood and coal, that the North can furnish, best suited to this market. You will do well to call and examine our assort ment of goods, and we will take great pleasure in showing them. Wo are sure that our goods are very


ocr: NEW ARRIVAL OF WATCHES AND JEWELRY, H. O. HOOD'S, No. 418, vanm avenue between Four-and-a-half and Sixth streeU. I have just received, di- *7^. rect from the manufacturers, a rich and (ash- flfcuflb ion able assortment of Cameo, Florentine and other tine Jewe'ry. Also, a good lot of Gold and Silver Watches war ranted k<mkI time keepers, which I will sell at rarv low prices. J ^are kept constantly on hand, or man uflwtured to order at short notice. ' '


ocr: District of Columbia. Chartered by Congress, to the property owners of the District as cheap and as safe means of insu rance as any other Company in this District. ULYSSES WARD, President. CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. MAHA8SBS. Ulysses Ward, John Van Riswiek, Thomas Blagden, T. J. Magruder, John Dixon, Mathew G. Emery, J. C. McKelden. Office?Adjoining [north | of Bank Washington. Office open during Bank hours, jan 29-tf


ocr: Mutual Fire Inanrance Company oi District of Columbia. Chartered by Cor\gr tat, to the proiKWfty owners of District as cheap and as safe means of insu rance as any other Company in this District. ULYSS& WARD, President. CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. KA.KAOBKS. Ulysses Ward, John Van Riswiek, Thomas Blagden, T. J. Magruder, John Dixon, Mathew G. Emery, J. 0. McKelden. Office?Adjoining [north | of Bank Washington. open during Ilank hours. jan 2J?-tf


ocr: Hntnal Fire Insurance Company ol tha District of Columbia. Chartered by Congress, to the property owners of the District as cheap and as safe means of insu as any other Company in this District. ULYSSBS WABD, President CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMEBY, Treasurer. MAN AO BBS. Ulysses Ward, John Van R is wick, Thomas Blagden, T. J. Magruder, John Dixon, Mathew G. Emery, J. C. McKelden. Office?Adjoining [north) of Bank Washington. open during Bank hours.


ocr: I AKTiPICIAL TEfcTU I ~ - \SERTEu on the " Atmospheric or high-pressure principle." from one to a fult set, at reasonable charge, and J thef llowing understanding, vit: ifyoir are not pleased, you will not hj exjwet ed to take th -m Pr. GOODMAN'S, J04, Pennsylvania fvenae,


ocr: T?? retired the Wo-'d Ba?iness, would return their cm I banks for the liberal patronage heretofore ro and would rcsp. ct'nllv request those us to fettle their accounts with R. A. Hyd*, Greer, who are hereby ?4thori?ed to settle byoks of said firm, R. A. H\DK will eoaiiniie the Wood Bu?:nefs our old sund, on T strec', between Tenth and Eler enths,reets. and would be thankful for a said patronage. . JOHN ATHEY, ? MARY v- HAISLir.


ocr: TO ALL THAT VALUE THEIR SIGHT. ES to call the attention of all that sulfer with defective sight, caused by age, sickness, and particularly from glasses selected, to his superior Spectacles and Glasses, care lully ground by himself to a true spherical accuracy una brilliant transparency, suited precisely and ben eficially to the wearer, according to the concavity convexity of the eye. Vet?y numerous are the effects caused to the precious organs of sight the commencement o? using glasses in not being pre cisely suited, by the use of an optometer; and the practice of many years enables him to measure the focal disease of the eyes, and Buch glasses that are absolutely required will be furnished with precision and satisfaction. J. T. acknowledges the very liberal encourage roent already obtained, and further solicits the pat ronage of those that have not yet availed of his aid. Persons that cannot conveniently call, by the glasses jp use, and stating how many inches can read this print with their spectacles, can be sup plied with such that will improve their sight. Circulars to be had gratis, at his office, No. 512 Seventh street, three doors from Odd-Fellows' Hall up stairs. Innumerable testimonials to be seen, and refer ences given to many who have derived the greatest ease and comfort from his glasses. Wilmington, N. 0., June Id, 1854. To persons who have have had the sight of their eyes so impaired .is to require the use of Glasses would recommend Mr. John Tobias as a suitable per son from whom to obtain such Glasses as they may require, a3 he has suited me with a pair of Spectacles for a far and near sight. My sight has been impaired very much by a service of years in the Post Office Department, which berth required me to be on duty from 11 o clock at night till after which


ocr: C. H. VAN PATTEN, M. D. Surgeon Dentist, Office near Brotons Hotel, Penn. Avenue. Charges New York and Philadelphia prices, and guarantees his work to be equal to any done iu those cities. mar


ocr: C. M. KEYS, Dealer In |WOOD, COAL, COKE AND SAND,i Rod, White & Gray Ash Coal; Lehigh, Lump, Cumberland and Smith's Coal: ALSO, CUMBERLAND cdKE. 048 N. E. Cor. 19th A C 8ti. One square South of Peirn. Av. WASHINGTON, D. O. SOFT HATS 1 NEW STYLK, FOR FALL AND WINTER. have just received a large and complete assortment of Felt Hats for men and boys, of all styles, colors, and prices, to which we respectfully invite the attention of purchasers. Please call at GEO. H. B. WHITE & CO'S.. Fashionable Hat and Cap Store, 332 Picn. Av. bet. 9th ana 10th sts. N. B.?We are prepared to meet all fair competi tion, and sell at the lowest prices for cash, sep 15?6teodif


ocr: IMPORTANT FROM NEW YORK. Trade Almost Suspended in Broadway. has made his draught upon the stock in market, and is home again tnum Pbant with the most elegant styles of London and aris. He is now prepared to exhibit the most splen did assortment of Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vesting* he has ever offered to the public. It would afford him great pleasure to execute orders from gentlemen fitting out for the season, as he is confident that he has ih his present arrangements every facility for giving complete satisfaction. Terms moderate. Exhibition no charge. WILLIAM TUCKER, Merchant Tailor, No. 426 Pa. avenue, bet. 4>$ and 6th streets, sep 10?eo4vr


ocr: MARRIED* At St. Paul's Lutheran Cbmeh. on the 10th inst., by Rev. J. G. But er. J. ALEXANDER GREGORY, of Maryland, and MARIA L. STARBUCK, of this city. On Thursday evening, the 10th instant, by tho G.' W. Samson, J(fHN H. TRETLER to Miss FANNIE DOUGHRITY, both of this city. DIED, In this city, on the 10th instant, ELLA, aged six youngest child of Martha E. ana Tnomas Howard. The funeral will take place to-day (Friday) at four


ocr: COMPOSITION ROOFING. want of Rooft lor thai buildinga will Dud it to tbeiriulTaQtiure to call P Mackey, by mail or in person, oonierof Fourth I streets north, or at office, corner of Serenlh L> streets, No. SttK'. The Roofiugs warranted su to any in use in the District, and ooe-thinl It is the principal roof used in other citie* All oidcru either from city or country promptly to by PHILIP MACKEY, Corner of Fourth and I streets Agent for WHITE A CO..


ocr: COMPOSITION ROOFING. in want of Roofs for their buildings will find it to their advantage to call P. Mackey, by mail or in person, corner of Fourth and I streets north, or at office, corner of Seventh D streets, No. ii90. The Rooflujj* warranted su to any in use in the District, and one-third cheaper. It is the principal roof used in other cities. All orders either from citv or oountrv promptly to by PHILIP MACKEY, Corner of Fourth aud I streets, Agent for WHITE A CO., jan 31?8taw!)in - Baltimore.


ocr: ? GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. O. MUNSON, at 338, ??onur, is mounting Teeth on a GutU Allen s patent continuous Gum, bining beauty, strength, and cleanliness. r- M. is determined to keep pace with every u 10 ? ? EirSRKKOSS. Rev. Dr. Gurley Hon. R. H. Glllet r T Hon- S" A Dou*,a? ? n uV u , Dr U" P- Patterson a.1Ak ?'j^olson Dr. R. Coolidge AndthsM^cal Faculty of Georgetown College.


ocr: GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. O. MUNSON,at 338, ttveniK , is mounting Teeth on a Gutta base. Also with Allen's patent continuous Gum, bining beauty, strength, and cleanliness. Dr. M. is determined to keep pace with every provement in Dentistry, and will strive to please profit his patrons. RirSKFNtiM. Rev. Dr. Gurley Hon. J1* . Dr. Binney Hon. S. A. Douglas Hon. C. liason Dr. R. P. Patterson Hon. A. 0. P. Nicholson Dr. R. Coolidge And the Medical Faculty of Georgetown College,


ocr: Mntnal Fire Insurance Company ot tha District of Colombia. Chartered by Oongrete, to the property owners of the District as cheap and as safe means of insn aa any other Company in thia District. ULY88ES WARD, President. CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. MAHASM*. Ulysses Ward, John Van Riswiok, Thomas Blagden, T. J. Maunder John Dixon, Ma the w G. Emery, J. 0. McKelden. Office?Adjoining [north] of Bank Washington. Bank hours.


ocr: [Authorised By the 8*le of Georgia.] FORT GAINES ACADEMY LOTTERY, CLASH 18, To be drawn in the city of Atlanta, Georgia, in pub lic, on Thursday, August 28, 1856, on tit* HAVANA PLAN! SAMUEL SWAN A CO., Managers. Prises amounting to 204,000 DOLLARS! Will be distributed according to the following BRILLIANT SCIlEMKI 80,000 Number*?15,186 Prixeb! 1 prise oC $40,000... .is 1 do 10,000 10,000 1 do 10,000....is 10,000 1 do 6,000.... is 6,000 1 do 2,0<J0 is 8,000 1 do 1,000....is 1,000 1 do 1,000....is 1,000 10 prises 200... .lire 2,000 100 do 100....are 10,000 4 priies or 1200 appro*, to $40,000 prize 800 ..100 do to 10,000 oo 4o0 75 do to 10,000 do 8')0 60 do to 6,000 do 240 *.! 50 do to 2,000 do 200 40 do to 1,000 do 180 25 do to 1,000 do 100 20 do to 200 do 800 8 amounting to 120,000 15,195 priies, amounting to ??2,;)*?CH>0 The 16 000 Prizes of $8 are determined by the num ber which draws the $40,000 Prize. If that number should be au odd number, theu eierv odd number ticket in the scheme will be entitled to $8; if an even number, then every eTen number ticket in the ncheuie will be entitled to $8, in addition to any other Prize which rnav be drawn. Purchasers in buying an equal quantity of odd and even uumber tickets will be certain of drawing nearly one-half the cost of the same, with chances of ob taining other Prixss. All those tickets ending with 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, are even I ?all those ending with 1, a, 5, 7, are odd. Jjr Remember that every Prize is drawn, and payable in full without deduction. ; All Prizea of $1,000 and under paid immedi ately after the drawing; other Prizes at the uhuhI time of thirty days. All communications strictly confidential. The drawn numbers will be forwarded to purcha sers immediately after the drawing. Whole Tickets $10? Halves $5? Quarters $2 50. Prize Tickets cashed or renewed in other Tickets at either office. Orders for Tickets can be addressed either to 8. SWAN A CO., Atlanta, Georgia. Or 8. SWAN, July 24?dAwtf Montgomery, Alabama. ALABAMA LOTTERY. ~ [Authorized by the Stat? of Alabama.] SOUTHERN MILITARY ACADEMY LOTTERY! CLASS F-NEW SERIES, To be drawn, in the City of Montgomery, Ala bama, in public, ou Thursday, August 18, 1856, on the HAVANA PLAN! SAMUEL SWAN, Manager. Prizes amounting to 204,000 DOLLARS! Will be distributed according to the following MAGNIFICENT SCHEME! 80,000 Numbers?15,185 Prizcu ! 1 Prize of. $40,000....is $40,000 do 15,000.... is 15,000 1 do 7,000....is \. 7,000 1 do 8,000....is 8,000 1 do 2,000....is 2,000 1 do 1,000.... is 1,000 1 do 1,000.... is 1,000 10 do 200 are 2,000 100 do 100....are 10,000 4 do ol $200 appro*, to $40,000 prize are 800 4 do 100 do 15,000 do 40u 4 do 75 do 7,000 do f.00 4 do 60 do 8,000 do 240 4 do 60 do 2,000 do 4 do *40 do 1,000 do 160 4 do 25 do 1,000 do 100 40 ?o 20 do 200 do 800 15,000 do 8 arc 120,000 15,185 prizes, amounting to $204,000 The 15,000 Prizes of $8 are determined by the num ber which draws the $40,000 Prize. If that number should b* an odd number, then every odd number ticket in the scheme will be entitled to $8 ; if an even


ocr: DIED, tJ*. Montpelier, Vermont, May 8, SARAH, wife the late United State* Senator William Uphani oO years, a most estimable lady, whose dea.h deeply lamented by all who knew her. Drowned, yesterday afternoou, the 18th instant, in "SSL" dtT. J AMhS 1 HORN Lb l, only son of Thomas aud Thorn ley, aged 4 years, 8 n.ouths, and 15 days. 1^* H " fu,u^raJ will take p'ace from the 00 """"'V' married. On the 13th instant, by the Rev. Father Knio-ht Mr. MARSHALL MORAN to Miss MARY BARN^Ls!


ocr: NOTICE. LL Persons Indebted to me for Medl* cal services, whose bills have been presented to them by one REUBEN BROWN, are hereby noti fied that the said Brown has no authority after this dote to collect money for me. DR. GARNETT.


ocr: AMUSEMTCNTS. NATIONAL THEATRE. MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 33, FIR8T APPEARANCE IN SIX MONTIS or KINK EL'S ORIGINAL OPERA TROUPE! * Comprising HARRY LEHR, J. K. SEARCH, GEO. K. UN it EL, T. L. FLOYD. H. K. JOHNSON, LEVI BROWN, E. T. HERMAN, Mr. BENTON, Mr. WALTERS, who will have Um honor of appearing bafbre in Washington on the above evening, an cxoellent program me of SONGS, DANCES, Ac, with their BURLESQUE PIECES. Doors open at ?){; to oouomei ce at Adniusion. twenty-fire cent#: gentlemen unaoconi panied by ladies, to the DrM Cm le. ?7W oei.U.


ocr: EXCURSION AND PIC-NIC or TBI FOUNDRY SABBATH SCHOOL Foundry Rah balk School will rive an Excursion to Custis's Spring, on TUES DAY, the 24th June, I860. A suitable boat will be in readiness for the conveyance o the party, at 14th street (canal) bridge, at 1% o'clock, A. M. Refreshments will be provided on the ground. Tickets 86 cents?to be had at the store of Sibley A Guy, Pennsylvania arena*, of any of the teachers, or at tbe boat on the morning of the excursion. 20? SAM*


ocr: The Mutual Fire Insurance Company ol District of Colombia. Chartered by Oongrea*, f to the property owners of Distnst as chesp and as aafa means of insn ranee cls onw ?? an MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. MANAOIRS. Ulysses Ward, John Van Riawick, Thomas Blagden, T. J. Magruder, John Dixon, Mathtw G. Emery, J. C. McKelden. Office?Adjoining [north) of Bank Washington. Office opeu during Bank hours. jan 29 tf


ocr: Rc-engag?meut of the renowned PYNE AND HARRISON TROUPE, W bo will appear this Monday Evening, May 19tA, la Balfe'a Grand Opera, THE BOHEMIAN GIRL Arliae Miss Louiaa Ptm. Thaddeua. Mr. W. Haitison. Count Arnheim Mr. Stretton. Devilahoof Mr. H. Horooaatle.


ocr: Mntnal Fire Insurance Company ol District of Columbia. Ghartartd by Gonprtf, to tho pronerty f. District as cheap and as safe means < r >n* ranee as any other Company in this Distnct. ULYSSlfc WARD, President. CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. MAPaQSHA. Ulvseee Ward. John Yan Riswick, J c. MsKeidvn. Office? Adioinia.L.orth] of Bank Wsstangtcn. oflat open daring Ban* hoars. M-tf


ocr: NATIONAL THEATRE. EVENING, JUNE 23, 1856. FIRST APPEARANCE IN SDL MONTHS or KUNKEL'S ORIGINAL OPERA TROUPE! Comprisinf lehr, J. K. SEARCH, GEO. KUNKEL, T. L. FLOYU? H. K. JOHNSON. levi BROWN. E. T. HKRMAN. Mr. BENTON, Mr. WALTERS, will bare the honor of appearing before their friend* in Washington oo the aoove evening, excellent programme of DANCES, Ac., with their BURLESQUE PIECES. Doora open at 7%; to commence at 8^. Admission, twenty-five cents, gentlemen unaccom panied by ladies, to the Dress Circle, 87 U cei.ta.


ocr: STEAMER GEORGE PAGE In connexion vrith the Orange and Alexandria Railroad. This commodious steamer will leave her slip, foot oMoventh street daily at ft o'clock A. M., arriving in Alexandria in season for the trains of the Orange and Alexandria and Manassas Gap railroads for Gordons ville, Charlottesville, and Staunton, on the Manassas road for Winchester and Strasburg. Breakfast on board the boat. This boat is the only regular line between Washington and Alexandria. JOHN VAN RISWICK, RICHARD WALLACH. f


ocr: Mutual Fire Insurance Company ol the District ol Columbia. Chartered by G o n g r e ??, to the property owners'of the District as cheap ana as safe means of insu as any other Company in this District ULYSSES WARD, President. CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. MAKAOBRS. Ulysses Ward, John Van Riswick, Thomas Blagden, T. J. Magruder, John Dixon, Mathtw G. Emery, J. C. McKelden. Office?Adjoining [ north] of Bank Washington. open during Bank hour*.


ocr: J. M. KILOOOa. J. s. 1011 KILGOUR A YOUNG, Attorneys at Law, * IOCIVIUI, KikTLiXD, tbeir services as Collecting Agent* to the business community of the Dis trict of Columbia. They will give prompt attention to all matters plaoed in their hands. fob 28??w


ocr: TO THE LADIES OF WASHINGTON. ||IDWIFKRY.--J?r?. BANGS, Prole*. 1TJL sional Medium, would respectfully intorm her friends und the public, that nhe has removed from her late residence to Twelfth, between C and D streets, next door to John D. Clurk's J'olice Office. She here by tenders her thanks to her friends aud customers fjr the liberal patronage bestowed upon her, and hopes, by her attention and assiduity to business, to merit a continuanco of public patronage. Refers to Dr. liogan und Dr. Fairfax, Alexandria.


ocr: NEW AKK1VAL OP " WATCHES AND JEWELRY, 11. O. HOOD'S, No. 418, Pennsyl vania avenue, between Four-and-a-half and Sixth streets. I have just received, di- rect from the manufacturers, a rich and fash- ionable assort meat Cameo, Florentine, and other flue Jewe'ry. Also, a good lot of Gold and Silver Watches, war ranted good time keepers, which I will sell at very low price*. Aiso, Silver Ware kept constantly on hand, or man ufactured to order at short notice.


ocr: EUTAW COUIVCIL. No. T. The members of Eutaw Council, No. 1, of Georgetown, ? are m,08t earnestly requested to attend a moeting of the Council on Thursday the 29tli instant at 8 o'clock, at their Hall on Congress street; a full .attendance is desired as business of vital importance to the American par ty of Georgetown, will be introduced for considera tion. By order: HUGH J. DIVINE, may 28-2t


ocr: NORTHERN LIBERTIES FIRE COMPANY Intend giving a PIC NIC To the WHITE HOUSE. On Monday, the 16fA of June. Particulars in future advertisement. 17?tf


ocr: GRAND BALL OF T1IE SEASON. THE SECONDANNUAL BALL OF THE UGLY CLUB! Members of the, i,Handsome) Club take great pleasure in announcing to their old and uumenKis friends, alid the public in general, that their SECOND ANNUAL BALL . Will take place at ODD FELLOWS' HALL, NAVY-YARD, Monday Evening, September 22, 1856. The members of the Club will spare neither time nor expense iu'inukiug their arrangements, to give general satisfaction, and they will hIho endeavor to every one happy and merry that will honor them with their presence. Professor Prosperi's celebrated Brass and String Baud has been engaged for the occasion. Supper and Refreshments will be furnished by an experienced caterer. No hats or caps allowed in the Ball-room, ercept those worn by the respective Clubs. TICKETS ONE DOLLAR. To be bad of any of the Club, or at tho door on the evening of the Ball. COMMITTER, W. C. Drury Thos. S. Denham C. W. Homer W. Kemp John W. Bradbury, sen 10?Sepl OAllAeotd C. H. Murray B. Berkly J. Gordon R. N. Chiseldine


ocr: s u N R ?? I S t MORNING S TAR! ntT? GALLAGHERS S U i\ R I S E AIR-TIGHT1 4 m - patented, me. 1 1' A New ?*d "P'eod'd Var*e Uvea, Flat Top v ur i c<X>KIN?i STOVE. H(Wor CW Four Situ. AW 7 8 ?). 1AIXAGUERS SUNRISE A IR-Tight. KtoJe jlTouI demR" ?f A 0Mr FUt T?P <*?"?! .iLiS neowwary to say, that afWr very many mth\llat bein? fu,,.y ?w?warit Een jnr/nSj T k),nd" ?f *,OV?" wbi h have * on ,he down-draft principle, that I ment 7"^?'eTer>' w??-k?own improve ment that has from irtno to time been made particu of ir/uM whhK0 the formation and cou'siruction ?nd I hav?' fTn ?* always necessary to be large, comhiiwwTtk every improvement un<J "ti'J" 1110 "8?nri?e Air-Tight Cook ng Stove. 1 hiB Stove is made very heavy and ia ^ thYm neavy in all the parts where long experience has fome? lit ft ,ml,,,rUnt1' ?Dfl I <*? asll.re my cus tomers that I have spared neither pains norexnana* iu^rnm km wn^f "0t b? exwllwl br any viliced il wHi ? * 8,,1!,lar cliaracter; I am con I have fullv ,r i? M?,,ee *COrne " Stove, ami nOAf /n,! ^ ? ,n eTe,7 w*)'. with WOOD Dublic Tfi?r '^'r recommend them to the public. They operate in the most satisfactory man A. J. GALLAGHER. July 1st, I80O. Philadelphia. ? _ THE GREATEST EVER INTRODUCED IN THK^UNITED STATES For Coal or Wood. 18,000 in ?ae. Fo?r Nob. ?, 7, 8, tf. l*A?f L^Gi^IE?,8 Celebrated Morning ? t ? i Doub,? 0ven COOKING HTOVE (lie <?*?*? ,n0Bt B'^^untial, and most p.r feet Cooking Stove in the Union. P "f""" ^"""? lvLhJfJ^,eDdid W 8t"e now been thorough V tested during the laat four years; they ooeratl>... a" ni,08t wti?fi?ctory manner. I have fullv mo, /(.eD1 mlWOO(l and coal> ?ntl stronglv recom mend them. They are heavy and very durable and the design is neat and beautiful. With a moderate fire, this Stove will bake three loaves of bread roast a turkey, bo.l two dinner pots, broil a beefsteak, and Yon! rtCr ,WItShinR' ft" Ht the same time. You aro respectfully invited to c<?ll and examine Murni^?JStar 8<,'Ve' "Other's Jnlv\T^ A. J. GALLAGHER, 1 Vo"'.ilL%br ?Ud.lpb... C. WOODWARD A SON,


ocr: THE NuRTIIKhN I I >EmT1E? COMPANY Intend givir ar a PIC NIC To the WHITE HOUSE, On Monday, the 16M of Jum. Particular* iu future advertisement. 17?tf


ocr: Mutual Fire Insurance Company ol tho District of Columbia. Chartered by Oongre??t to the property owners of the District as cheap and as safe means of insu as any other Company in this District. ULYSSES WARD, President. CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. KANA01R8. Ulysses Ward, John Van Riswiok, Thomas Blagdcn, T. J. Mogruder, John Dixon, Mathew <5. Emery, J. C. McKelden. Office?Adjoining [north] of Bank Washington. open during Bank hours. jan 2W-tf


ocr: DENTAL 8UR<? ERY. R. WILLI tM A. FRANKLIN, hav ing returned to the city, will be happy to receive his friends and pat-i' rons at his rooms. No. 448, Pennsyl vania avenue, and perform such service as they n ay require in his line of business. Terms very moderate, and all operations warranted


ocr: THE G. W. PARK CI/STIS. " handsome Hoat has re- m centlv been refitted and placed injg^yiljm^ fine condition for pic-nic parties, havin^h^naest of any boat on the river?being 90 feet long 16 feet wide. She can be chartered at any time, reasonable terms. Parties can leave the Four street bridgo, on the Canal, or any point on Potomac, that may be desired by the chartering For terms apply to JAMES GRIFFITH, Captain. At the foot of 7th st, on Potemac.


ocr: Mutual Fire Insurance Company ol the District of Columbia, Chartered by Cong rem, to the property owners of District^ as cheap ana as safe means of insu rance as any other Company in this District ULYSSES WARD, President. CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. ki.NAOSKS. Ulysses Ward, * ' John Van Riswiok, Thomas Blagden, T. J. Magrrtder, John Dixon, MatheW w. Emory, J. C. McKelden. Office?Adjoining [north | of Bank Washington. open during: Bank hours. jan 2fc-tf


ocr: NOTIC E^T-The Ward Council will meet * ( Friday) evening, 16th, at American Hall, on Scvehth street. A full meeting is expected an the will bo addressed bv the Hon. Jacob Broom, of Penn sylvania, Hon. L. 1). Campbell, of Ohio, and Hon It. T. Paine, of North Carolina. By order of the Council: WILLIAM P. BROWN,


ocr: ARTHURS SELF-SEALING CANS. day receiving aa assortment Arthur's Patent Self-sealing Cans, for pre fresh fruits, tomatoes, Aa, used last yesr thousands of families, hotel and boarding-house keep s, with the most complete success. The trade supplied on liberal terms. For sale by C. W. BOTELER, Iron Hall, Stile Agent for the District of Columbia.


ocr: District of Columbia. n 9 r e 10 Pr?VOrty ownei# ol the' District as cheap ana as safe means of insu as any other Company in this District. ULYSSES WARD.Tresident. CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. managers. CJj*** Ward, John Van Riswiok, TkomM RUgden, T. J. Magruder, John Dixon, Mathtw G. Emery, J. C. MeKelden. Offioe?Adjoining- [ north | of Bank Washington. open during Rank hours. .


ocr: AND rONELSON ACTIVE ASSOCIATION, NO. I. A meetiug of the above Association ?ui! belicl*1 en Mon "day even ug next, June 28d, at 8 o'clock, in the Cornini tee Odd Fellows' Hull, Navy Yard, i'unctual attendance is earnestly requested.


ocr: Mutual Fire Insurance Company oI District of Columbia. Char te red by Congr to the property owners oi District as cheap and as safe means of ranoe as any other Company in thia D??n*t. 7 ULYSSRS WARD, President. CHAS. WILSON, Secntory. MATHEW G. EMERY,Treasurer. mawawbbs. . . nii-n?ri Ward John Van Riswiek, XCIbiSU, T.JLMagruder John DiionT w w 0 Km,,rT' J. C. MeKsldsn. Offlos?Adjoining [north] of Bank Washington. open during Hank hour*.


ocr: FOR RENT, BRICK HOI'RE, situated oa Sixth street, near the corner of M. Inquire of F. M. MAGRCDER, Dry Goods and Shoe store, corner of 7th june 19?tf and I streets.


ocr: AND DONELSON CLUB OF SIXTH WARD. ?rtk?Wve>auMi Clafc notify their fnmtula and it* friend* of tb? iboTi-nnwd intkaw thai they intend giving a GRAND EXCURSION PINEY*POINT, On the 28<J day qf July next. Particulars is a future advertisement By order of the Committee. June 28?tf THE UNION FIRE COMPANY, NO. 2 Will Kir* their IICQRD AN If UAL EXCURSION On August 7th, To THE WHITE HOUSE. Particular* in iuture advertisements. jnly 9?8*'


ocr: FOR SALE. AJ'rLtt!ae House and Lot, situated Eighth street, between K and L streets, 25 feet on Eighth stree*, with a depth of 8 inches. It is within a square of the e* ^ ,n 14 K??d neighborhood, aud in part of the city, and presents in to those wishing to build a family resi in a good location. For terms, Ac., applv to ROBT. A. PAYNE Druggist, Corner 4th street aud Massachusetts avenue .


ocr: C. II. VAN PATTEN, M. D. Surgeon Dentist, Office near Brown; Hotel, Penn. Avenue. Chargos Now York and Philadelphia prioes and Riianintoes his work to be equal to any done in ' mar


ocr: ROPOSAL8 WILL BE RECEIYEO by the undersigned until the 23d instant for grading and gravelling Tenth street west, from B street south to Maryland avenue, the gravel to bo 9 inches in the centre and to hold that width 0 feet, and brought to inches at the gutter line, the gravel to De of good quality, to be well raked, clcur of stone* of improper siso, and then well rolled with a heavy roller. Proposals will state the price per cubic yard tor and per aquare yard for gravelling. Should there not be earth enough on the street, the balance to be taken from such portion of B street south as the Commissioner may direct, free of charge. No tice is hereby given that cutting or filling that which measures most will only be paid tor. HENRY D. GUNWELL, Commissioner Seventh Ward. JOHN 8HII.E8, J. H. ROBINSON,


ocr: By II. W. I EKGISON A Co., Auctioneers. sale of gold ami Sliver H atches, Fine Jewelry, A c.? **'11, for the uudc-rsigned, at our storo, (tit* tier ol Sixth street and Pcnnsvlvunia avenue, ou Set* urday eveniug, January 2ilth,'ut 7 o'clock, P. 11. the abort-mentioned Jewelry, to which wo psrlicuf.tily invite the attention of our friends and thn nub! o This Jewelry is of the luteal stylo aud most exum' sitely wrought. We uainu, in part? Gold and silver Lever and I*epinc Watches FineGoldiiluted Hnntingand Open face Watch< s Ladies' and Gents' tine Gold Breastpin* Cameo and Gold-stoue (M Eur Kincs Gold Neck, Vest, and Fob Chain* Gold Bracelets and Seal Kings Gold Lockets of every description. ALSO? - A large variety of small Article, not enumerated VINERE A LUTES. B. W. FERGUSON A CO., Auctioneers. P. S. The above sule will b-? continued every eveu


ocr: __ KROSSME.?Thfta i? am entirely new burning material, made from coal, and givee a light unparalleled for its brilliancy ana steadiness. It is perfectly harmless, as it does not burn on the surfaoe or generate any explosive gas; but its great est recommendation its that it costs in the end nearly one-half less than any other oil now used for giving light The public are requested to lode into this, as it will one day undoubtedly supersede all other burn ing fluids. For sale by J. R. McOREGOR.


ocr: DESIRABLE RESIDENCE IN GEORGE TOWN *0R RENT. TWO-STORY BRICK HOUSE ON High street, a few door* above West, with ten good rooms, ga* fixture*, and a fine lot attached. Apply to c! Myers A Son, at their wood and coal yard, No. 27 Water street, or at their residenoe, lit street. To a good tenant the rent will be moderate, 29?dtf


ocr: THE NORTHERN LIBERTIES FIRE COMPANY Intend giving a l? I C NIC To the WHITE HOUSE, On Monday, the lQth of Jant.. Particular* in future advertisement. may 17?tf [Star]


ocr: NOTICE. - ' and after June I, we the undersigned Dry Goods Merchants of Seventh street, sgreo to close our respective places of business at 7X o' clock, P. M., (Saturday nights excepted,) in oroer to give ourselves and those in our employ a few hours relaxatiou. R. B. HALL. A. GODDARD. J. W. BARNECLO. F. M. MAC RUDER 80?8t R. G. HYATT.


ocr: GUTTA PERCH A TEETH. O. MUNSON, at 310, avenu^, is mounting Teeth on a Gutta Percha base. Also wuh Allen's patent continuous Gum, com bining beauty, strength, and cleanliness. Dr. M. is determined to keep pace with every im provement in Dentistry, and will strive to pleaaeand his patrons. RiriBKNv!M. Dr. Gurley Hon. R. H. Gillet Binney Hon. S. A. Douglas C. Mason Dr. It. P. Patterson A. 0. t'. Nicholson Dr. R. Coolidge And the Medical Faculty of Georgetown College. *


ocr: CHEAP EDITION. Fourth Volumes of Macau ley's History of England, bound in one vol muslin. Also, the other editions, aa published. The American Almanac for 1956. All the New Books is issued from the press r? reived and for sale hv jan 15?St GRAY k BALANTYNE.


ocr: PfOTlCE. would inform our customers .tbe public generally, that we have just re ceived a lot ui new ffooda consist ing of a large assort ment of all kinds of ilouae Furnishing Children's Cabs, Bathing Tubs, 4c. Please give us a call, next door to C. old stand. No. SIR Pennsylvania avenue, Teath aod Eleventh struts. C. WOODWARD A SON.


ocr: F1>A,SALE? ? two-story brick Monse T?nr?! L, **' thirteen rooms, situated di^vfrfi^lr^" 7PttC and *7 streets, Alexau AIik. for saia or exchange for' conn try property, a number of other honses and lota, situated in Alex andria, Virginia. For terms applj to H. O. CLAUOHTOlf, Alexandria, Virtrinia 9* Dr. I>. LLOYD, felrl^-2nwtf Washington City, 6. C, '


ocr: Oil STOLEN PROM I Hi: subscriber, on the aMh ultimo, a dark Hoise, in good condition, and a little ?till in his fore-leg. Any person returning said horse to me, Maryland avenue, between Sixth ahd Seventh streets, shall be Suitably rewarded. fcb 1?2t* JOHN 1'. WEST.


ocr: FOR SALE. A-t A Frame House and Lot, situated on HiilMf Eighth street, between K and L streets, lot 25 feet on Eighth stree', with a depth of 66 8 inches. It Is within a square of the Northern Market, in a good neighborhood, and in a part of the city, and preseuto in to those wishing to build a family resi in a good location. For terms, Ac., apply to ROBT. A. PAYNE. Druggist, Corner street and Massachusetts avenue,


ocr: MYEHS A SO IS are prepared to do JO livor Wood snd Coal to their customers and all others who may favor them with a call, st the prices named: White Ash, egg size, at. $6 50 Red do do ff 75 Transition, nut sire 6 00 Pine Wood 6 00 Oak do ? 00 Hickory do ". 7 00 NT All orders left at P. J. Steer's, Ne. 488, Sev enth street Washington, D. C., or at our office, will be promptly filled. tar a ,240 pounds given to the ton. C. MYER8 A SON.


ocr: THE SHAVING SOAP. V BOO M A FOWLER'S -WALNUT-OIL MILITARY SHAVING SOAP admitted by the thousands who JL used it during the past twelve years, to surpass anything ever introduced into this branch of the toilet, and to render agreeable an operation considered a bore. The form in convenient, it is agreeably perfumed, and will produce a copious and permanent lather with either hard or cold water, leaves the skin smooth and unchapped. None gen uine without the signature, in fac simile, of & Fowler. Try it. For sale in this city by NAIBN A PALMEB and SEL'BY PARKE*. In New York by the principal Fancy Goods Houses and Druggists. Manufactured only by JOHN B. VROOM, Successor to Vroom A Fow ler, 11?8m New York.


ocr: ICE CRKA". ~~" of pare CREAM, and only |2 per rallon. Please oall sud trv it, ?i V. H. RIDENOUR 4 CO S. No. 804 Pa. ava,, between 9th aud ICth sLs. 18-eolt


ocr: The Mutual Fire Insurance Company ol District of Colnmbia, Chartered by Oongres*, kFFERS to the property owners of J District as cheap ana as safe means of insu rance as any other Company in this District. ULYSSES WARD, President. ? CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. MANA9CBS. Ulyasas Ward, John Van Riswick, Thomas Blagden, T. J. Magruder, John Dixon, - Mattuw 3. Emery. J. C. McKelden. Office?Adjoining [north) of Bank Washington. Office open during Bank hours. Ian 2ft tf


ocr: It gives immediate relief. Sold bv D. 8. DYSON. 0. STOTT A CO., W. H. OILMAN, J. W. NAIRN, PATTERSON A NAIRN, " D. B. CLARK, h. h. Mcpherson, S. B. WAITE, KIDWELL A LAWRENCE. J. B. MOORE. Washington, 1>. C. J. L. KIDWELL, Georgetown. And by all dealers in Alexandria, Virginia,


ocr: The Mutual Fire Insurance Company ol District of Colombia. Chartered by Gong r * n a, to the property owners ol District as cheap and as safe means of insu rance as any other Company in this District. ULYSHIW WARD, President. CHAS. WILSON. Secretary. MATHEW U. EMERY, Treasurer. MAMAS IKS. Ulysses Ward. John Van Riswick, Thomas Blagden, T. J. Magruder, John Dixon, Mathiw G. Km?py, J. C. McKelden. Office?Adjoining [north | of Bank Washington. Office open during Bank !?Qur?, {an 2y -tf


ocr: STATES COURT OF CLAIMS. A R D.?The Undersigned, JOHN C. / DEVEREUX, of New York City, and M. of Washington D. C., Attorneys are associated for the legal pros ecution of claims for creditors of Government in of Claims. , , . They will co-operate in immediate and caretui at tention to business matters at Washington, wh'cb be intrusted to their care bjr gentlemen of the proression and claimants in the city of New York, or els where in any part of the Union. Incy may be consulted at any time personally or letter, either at New York or Washington I ar ticular information as to claims which have been at time before Congress or Departments can be at once, npon ,aJP( ,?,?e.l..d. j0u* c'ik^Sw.,. Corner of Wall street, New York City M. THOMPSON, Wash agton City. N. B. J. C. Devereux is a Commissioner of the of Claims. feb "


ocr: GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. O. MUNSON, at 310, Pennsylvania avenu'", is mounting Teeth on a Gutta Percha Also wuh Allen's patent continuous Gum, com beauty, strength, and cleauliuess. Dr. M. is determined to keep pace with every im in Dentistry, and will strive to pl?aseatio his patrons. RBFERHNv'.S8. Dr. Gurley Hon. It. H. Gillet Binncy Hon. S. A. Douglas C. Mason Dr. 14. P. Patterson A. 0. V. Nicholson Dr. R. Coolidge And the Medical Faculty of Georgetown College.


ocr: THE G. W. PARK CU8TM. handsome Roat has re- ?fT? cently been refitted and placed in fine condition for pic-nic parties, having the finest of any boat on the nver-be.ng W feet long lfl feet Wide. She can be chartered1 at any time, reasonable terms. Puri|e* rBI? j t on teenth street bridge, or, the Canal or any pomt on Potomac, that may be desired by the chartering for terms ORIFFITH, Captain. At the foot of 7th st, on Potemao.


ocr: DENTAL 8lJH(JFKYa WILLIAM A. FRANKLIN, hav ing returned to the city, will be happy to receive his friends and pat-J rotis at his rooms, No. 448, Pennsyl vania avenue, and perform such service as they :ray require in his line of business. Terms very moderate, and all operations warranted to


ocr: VROOM A FOWLER'S WALNUT-OIL MILITARY SHAVING SOAP IS admitted by the thousands who used it during the past twelve years, to anything ever introduced into this branch or toilet, and to render agreeable an operation considered a bore. The form is convenient, it agreeably perfumed, and will produce a copious permanent lather with cither hard or cold water, loaves the skin smooth and tincbapped. Nodc gen uine without the signature, in fac simile, of A Fowler. Try it. , For salo in this city br NAIRN A PALMER SELBY PARKER. In Now York by the principal i'^UJcy Goods Houses and Druggists. Manufactured only by JOHN B. "VROOM, Successor to Vroom A Fowler, 11?8m New York.


ocr: Mutual Fire Insurance Company of District of Columbia, Chartered by Cong r t *?, to the property pwnei* ot District as cheap ana as safe means of1 insn ranee as any other Company in this District ULYHSSS WARD, President CHAS. WILSON,"Secretary? MATHEW G. RMBRY, Treasurer. ?' VANA.0BR*. Ulysees Ward, John Van Riswick, Thomas Blagden, T. J. Magruder, John Dixari, Math*w G. Emery, J. C. MeKelden. Office?Adjoining [north) of Bank Washington. 4MIm open during Bank hours. jan 81Mf


ocr: fCAA ACRES OF LAKD FOB SALE. This tract binds about three-quarters of a mile on the railroad, and about midway between Washington city and Baltimore. 800 acres are iu wood and timber, the balance it) clearing, well fenced, and a small cabin on the place. This tract will be divided to suit purchasers. Terms will be made easy. Any one desirous of purchasing will call upon the subscriber. No. M8 Pennsylvania avenue, between First and Second street* west, Wash ington city. v. H- N. GILBERT, 87?eotf


ocr: GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. o. MUNSON, at 310, Pennsylvania avenir, is mounting Teeth on a Gutta Percha base. Also wuh Allen's patent continuous Gum, com bining beauty, strength, and cleanliness. Dr. M. is determined to keep pace with every im provement in Dentistry, an<J will strive to please and profit his patrons. RRPKRkXt'ESl Dr. Gurley Hon. R. H. Gillet Binnev Hon. S. A. Douglas C. Mason l)r. It. P. Patterson A- 0. P. Nicholson Dr. II. C'oolidge And the Medical Faculty of Georgetown College.


ocr: The Mutual Fire fnsnrance Company of DbtrictofCoIumbia. Chartered by Uongrett, " UJj i rvSKn W A HD, rresideu CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. MAJfAflSKS. Ulysses Ward. John Van Riswiek, Thomas Blagden, ? , T. J. Magruder, John Dixon, Mathtw G. Emery, J. C. McKelden. Office?Adjoining (north | of Bank Washington. Office open during Bank hours. jau 29 tf


ocr: Mutual Fire Insurance Company ol tha District of Colnmbia. Chartered by O on.gr e e?, to the property owners o! the District as cheap ana as safe means of insu rance as any other Company in this District. ULYSSES WARD. President. CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. MAKAUBBS. Ulysses Ward. John Tan Riswiok, Thomas Blagden, T. J. Magruder, John Dixon, Mathew G. Emery, J. C. McKelden. Office?Adjoining [north] of Bank Washington. Bank hours.


ocr: A LADY TEACHER. Young l.ndv who has had some expe rience in teaching the English branches; also, French, and Drawing, wishes a situation lu a family, or in some public institution. Refer*rior* given and required. Andreas 8. F. C., oct 10 -8tdwlt Stover's Place, Centre Co, Pa.


ocr: jGUTTA-PERCHA TEETH. O. DIUNSON, at 310, Pennsylvania avemir, is inouuting Te eth on a Gutta Percliu Also with Allen's paten ttvmtiuuous Gum, com bining beautv, strength, and cleanliness. Dr. M. is aetermiued to keep *pace with avery i'x in Dentistry, and wUl strive to pUaaeaud his patrons. RBraatnoxs. Dr. Gurley Hon. R, H. Gillet Binney Hon. 8. A. Douglus C. Mason Dr. It. P. Patterson A. O. P. Nicholson Dr. It. (foolidge Aud the Medical Faculty of Georgetown College.


ocr: AUCTION SALES. Br C. W. BOTELER, Auctiouver. SALE.?A valuable and elijriblv-aituated Building Lot ia the first Ward.?By virtue of a (Led of trust duly made and recorded, I shall offer for sale, at pubtic auction that valuable Lot, situated at tbe corner of F aud Eight eenth streets, on the 2oth d*y of April, 1866, al*>ut ?it',000 square feet. C. w. BOTBLER, Auctioneer W. D. DAVIDOE, Trustee. Terms: One-third, eaah; the balance in one, two, and three voara, on notes secured bjr deed of trust. roar 27?


ocr: It gives immediate relief. Sold bv D. 8. DYSON. C. 8TOTT A CO., W. H. OILMAN, J. W. NAIRN, PATTERSON A NAIRN, D. B. CLARK. h. h. Mcpherson, S. B. WA1TE, KIDWELL A LAWRENCE. J. B. MOORE. Wat- :, D. C. J. L. KIDWt (i? orgetown. And by all dealers in Alexandria, Virginia.


ocr: NOTICE. Board of Assessors will meet daily at the City Hall, from 9 o'clock, A. M , until 8 o'clock, P. M., from the 11th to the 2Hth day April, incluaive, (Bund its sxwptfd.) for the purpose of bearing and determining the complaints and ap peal* of all persons wbo may consid r themselves Hggrieved by the assessment* and valuations required by this set to be made of all taxable property owned or held by the inhabitants of this city. THOMAS F. HARKNESS. ' sp 11?St Secretary to Board.


ocr: Sold bv D. 8. DYSON, C. BTOTT A CO., W. H. OILMAN, J. W. NAIRN, PATTERSON A NAIRN, D. B. CLARK, h. h. Mcpherson. 8. B. WAITE, KID WELL * LAWRENCE. J. B. MOORE Washington, D. C. J. L. KID WELL, Georgetown. And by all dealers in Alexandria, Virginia, 17?eoif Cm


ocr: The Mntnal Fire Insurance Company ol District of Columbia, Chartered by Oongr e ??, to the property owners of District as cheap and as safe means of insu rance as any other Company in this District ULYSSkS WARD, President CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. XAViSIU. Ulysses Ward, John Van Riswick, Thomas Blagden, T. J. Magruder, John Dixon, Mathcw O. Emory, J. 0. McKoldon. Office?Adjoining [north) of Bonk Washington. Offo' Rank hours.


ocr: i (JUTTA PERCH A TEETH. O. MUNSON, at 338, aventv, is mounting Teeth on a Gutta base. Also with Allen's patent continuous Gum, bining beauty, strength, and cleanliness. Dr. M. is determined to keep pace with every provement in Dentistry, and will strive to please ami profit his patrons. Rsrsavsoss. Rev. Dr. Gurley Hon. R. H. Gillet Dr. Binney Hon. S. A. Douglas Hon. C. Mason ' Dr. R. P. Patterson Hon. A. O. F. Nicholson Dr. R. Coolidge And the Medical Faculty of Georgetown College. nov


ocr: STATES COURT OF CLAIMS. Undersigned. JOHN C. DEYEREUX, of New York City, and M of Washington D. C., Attorneys and are associated for the legal pros of claims for creditors of Government in the of Claims. They will co-dperato-fU immediate and careful at to business matters at Washington, which be intrusted to their care by gentlemen' of tbe aud claimants in tbe city of New York or where in any part of the Union. Tney may be consulted at any time, personally or letter, either at New York or Washington. Par information as to claims which have been at time before Congress or Departments can be at once, upon applir-'? '? *" .TOT!V f ?u,unClUA| No. 90, Broadway, 'm.th??pS,S;w v"rk0'" Wash ngton City. N. B. J. C. Devereux is a Commissioner of the ? ?3oh Corner


ocr: BU8mE8S CARDS. DK. D. MoFARIAK, I Dentist. 0KFICT>P??e';of Fenusylyania avenue and 12th street, (over Dyson's Drug Store.) Entrance on 18th street. mar 20?ly


ocr: By B. H . FERGUSON &('o.t Auctioneers. SALE OF GOLD AND Silver all-hex, Fine Jewelry, We will sell, for the undersigued, at our store, cor ner of Sixth street and Pennsylvania avenue, on Sat urday evening, January 26fb, at 7 o'clock, P. M . the above-mentioned Jewelry, to which we particularly invite the attention of our friend* end the pubhe. This Jewelry is of the latest style end most exqui sitely wrought. W e name, in pert? Gold and silver Lever snd Lepine Watches Fine Gold-plated Uuntingand Open-lace Walchts ladies' ana Geuts' tine uold Breastpin* Cameo and Gold-stone Set Ear Rings Gold Neck, Vest, and Fob Chains Gold Bracelet* aud Seal Rings Gold Lockets of every description. ALSO? A large variety of small Articles, not enumerated VINERE A LDTES. B. W. FERGUSON 4 CO., Auctioneers. P. S. The above sale will be continued every evet,


ocr: JACOB BROOM, Penn. Washington Owt, D. 0., May 16th, 1856. AMERICAN NOMINATIONS. For Mayor. SILASJL HILL. First Ward Nominations. For Alderman. LUTHER R. SMOOT. For Common Council. 8 APPLETON 8TORROW, JOHN A. BORLAND, JOHN B. H1NES, For A ttettor. WM. HENRY PARKER. Swosd Ward Nominations. For Alderman. C. W. BENNETT. For Common Council. GEO. W. MITCHELL, HENRY TURNER, 8. W. K. HANDY. Third Ward Nominations. For Alderman, FRENCH 8. EVANS. For Common Council, Jonathan t. walker, JAMES TOWLES, JOHN H. G. McCUTCHEN. For Aeeeeeor, J. M. DOWNING. Fourth Ward Nominations. For Alderman. JOHN P. PEPPER. For Common Council. J. T. CLEMENTS, JOHN BALL, J AS. P. McKEAN. Fifth Ward Nominations. For Alderman. JOHN H. HOUSTON. For Common Council. JOHN BOHLAYER, AMON BALDWIN, D. A, WATERSTON. For A meteor. B. F. DYER. Sixth Ward Nominations. For Alderman. GEORGE R. RUFF. For Common Council. JOHN BAYNK JAMES A. GORDON, JOSIAH L. VENABLE. Seventh Ward Nomiaations. For Alderman, P. M. PEARSON. For Common Council, 8. YORKE AtLEE, THOMAS E LLOYD, ROBERT T. KNIGBf For Attestor, PETER HEPBURN, Jr. Dr. MagTuder's Record. The following letter from John A. *q., to a member of the City Councils, tains several important statements in regard Dr. Wm. B. Magruder's qualifications for seat in the Board of Aldermen for the


ocr: FOR Rfc.NT, SK No. *90, on Twelfth Street, b* twet'n E and F street*. I at the Organ ofliee. june 11?<t?f u


ocr: GUTTA PERCH A TEETH. O. MUNSON, at 310, avenu', is mounting Teeth on a Gutta base. Also with Allen's patent continuous Gum, bining beauty, strength, and cleanliness. Dr M. is determined to keep pace with every iii Dentistry, and will strive to his patrons. R*riRKNO*S. Dr. Gurley Bon. R. H. Gillet Binney Hon. S. A. Douglas C. Mason Dr. U. P. Patterson A. 0. f. Nicholson Dr. R. Coolidge And the Medical Faculty of Georgetown College.


ocr: Mutual Fire Insurance Company ol ths District of Columbia* Chartered by Oongreee, to the property owners of the District as cheap and as safe means of insu as any other Company in this District. ULYSSES WARD, President. CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. \ MATHEW ?. EMERY, Treasurer. MjjraeBBS. Ulysses Ward, John Van Riswiok, Thomas Blagden, T. J. Magruder, John Dixen, Mathew G. Emery, J. C. McKelden. Office?Adjoining [northJ of BankWashington. open during Bank hours.


ocr: The Mutual Fire Insurance Company ol th* District of CQlpmtWi* OhartifKi ly C ongvf, to the property owners of the District as cheap and as safe means of insu rance as any other Company in this District. ULYSSES WARD, President CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. KAvaain, Ulysses Ward, John Yan Riswick, Thomas Biagden, T. J. Magruder, John Dixon, Mathtw G. Emery, J. C. McKelden. Office?Adjoining [north | of Bank Washington. Office open during Bank hours. jan gtt-tf


ocr: It gives immediate Sold b* D. S. DYSON, C. STOTT i CO., W. H. GLLMA.N, J. W. NAIRN, PATTERSON A NAIRN, D. B. CLARK, H. h. Mcpherson, S. B. WAITE, KIDWELL A LAWRENCE. J. B. MOORE, Washington, D. C. J. L. KIDWELL, Georgetown. And by all dealers in Alexandria, Virginia. 17?eoif rtro


ocr: " ELECTION NOTICE. "j^TOTICE i* hereby glveu that there will 1 wl be a special election held on Friday, the 22d instant, at the Anaeostia Engine-honse, Precinct No. 2 of the Sixth Ward, for one member of the Board of Common Council, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Josiih L. Venable, Esq. Polls opened at 7 A. M., and closed at 7 1'. M. JAMES CUANDALL, LAWKENCE TUELL, EDWARD EVANS, Jr., aug 15?id Commissioners.


ocr: WELLING HOUSE No. 332 Pennsyl vania avenue, north side, between fth and 10th street*?one of tbe best locations in the city. Inune *T'n a^7 GEORGE H. B. w hi ik s 00., on the premises, or to . ? CH *8. H. LANE, aug 2 Gent s Furnishing Store, 424 Pa. avenue.


ocr: 1 he Mutual Fire Insurance Company ol District of Columbia. Chartered by Oongres4, t I^ERS to the property owners ol district as cheap and as safe means of insu rance as any other Company in this District ULYSSES WARD. President CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. MANAQSRS. Ulysses Ward, John Yan Riawick, Thomas Blagden, T. J. Magruder, John Dixen, Mathiw G. Emery. J. C. McKelden. < Office?Adjoining [north J of BankWashington. Omce open during Bank hours. jsn 29-tf


ocr: Sold bv D. S. DYSON C. STOTT A CO., W. U. G1LMAN, J. W. NAIRN, PATTERSON A NAIRN, D. B. CLARK, h. h. Mcpherson, s. B. WAITE, KIDWELL a LAWRENCE. J. B. MOORE Washington, D. C. J. L. KIDWELL, Georgetown. And by all dealers in Alexaudria, Virginia.


ocr: Mntnal Fire Insaraace Company of District of Ctolnmbia. Chartered by Congret*, iFFKRS to the property owners of the ' District as cheap ana as safe means of insu ranoe as any other Company in this District ULYSSHW WARD, President. CHAM WTLBON, R^retary. MATH KW G. EMERY, Treasurer. ?anaosbs. Ulysses Ward, John Van Riswiok, Thomas Blagden, y T. J. M?pr"der, John Dixon, Mathcw G. Emery, J. C. MeKelden. OfRee?Adjoining [north] of Bank Washington, a dnring Hank hours. open dnring


ocr: THIRD WARD COUNCIL ! The members ofthis Coun cil will attend a meeting, to be 'held at Temreranoe Hall, E sfc, on this (Thursday) evening, at 7W o'clock. important business demands the attention of every American in the Ward.


ocr: NATIONAL THEATRE. A CO Lessees. T. FORD Manager. (Also of the Baltimore and Richmond Theatres.) PRICES OP ADMISSION. Dress Circle and Parquette 50 cents. Proscenium Boxes (16 and $10 Orchestra Chair. $1 Private Boxes $6 Family Circle 25 cents. Colored Boxes 50 do Colored Gallery 25 do Last night but one of MISS LAURA HEENE And her great NEW YOKK COMPANY. Goldsmith's glorious Comedy of SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER! WITH A POWERFUL CAST. Miss Hardcastle Miss Laura Keene. The screaming Farce of a FOR TIGERS. This Evening, October. 16, The highly popular Comedy of SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER!" The Orchestra will perform JULLIEN'S SLEIGH RIDE POLKA! Conducted by Thomas Baker. To conclude with THE SCHOOL FOR TIGERS! Friday Evening FAREWELL BENEFIT And last appearance of MISS LAURA KEENE. Box book now open, where seats may be secured. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance to com at 8. oct 16 REGISTER'S OFFICE, October l?th, 1856. ALL


ocr: THE NORTHERN LIBERTIES FIRE COMPANY Intend giving a PIC NIC ? To the WHITE HOUSE, On Monday, the 16th qf June. Particulars in future advertisement. may 17?tf [Star]


ocr: notice. ffIHE Members or tbe Eagle Club, M Georgetown, beg leave to inform their friends, and the public generally, that intend giving a grand PIC NIC AND EXCURSION To the WHITE HOUSE, On Wednesday, June 11, 1856. Bee fature advertisement


ocr: THE SHAVING SOAP. V ROOM 4 FOWLER'S WALNUT-OIL MILITARY SHAVING SOAP admitted by the thousands who have uaed it during the paat twelve years, to aurpaaa anything evar introduced into thia branch of the toilet, and to render agreeable an operation usually oonaidered a bore. The form ia convenient, it is agreeably perfumed, and will produoe a copious and lather with either bard or oold water, vea the akin amooth and vncbapped. Nona gen uine without the signature, in fac aimile, of Yroom A Fowler. Try it For tale in thia city by NAIRN A PALMER and SELBY PARKER. In New York by the principal Fancy Goods Houses and Druggists. Manufactured only by JOHN B. YROOM, Successor to Vroom A Fowler, jan 11?8m 72, Cherry street, New York.


ocr: FOR SALE. A Frame House and Lot, situated on Eighth street, between K and L streets, lot fronting 2o feet on Eighth stree', with a depth of 6il feet 8 inches. It is within a square of the Northern Market, in a good neighborhood, and in a rapidly-improving part of the city, and presents in to those wishing to build a family resi in a good location. For terms, Ac., apply to ROUT, A. PAYNE, Druggist, Corner 4>$ street and Massachusetts avenue


ocr: Mctrejmi'tun Railroad Office, Gkokuktown, December *>, l85^. Hiibscrihers to the stock of the Metropoli tan Railroad Company wtu> have uot respond -' ed to the call made tho 12th of April last for the pa> - mon^ of the second instalment are requested to ao s<? within thirty dava from date, to enable the Company to meet their obligations to the contractors uho oft? now engaged in prosecuting the work. By order of the Bohrd ofDirectors: J J. W. DEEBLE, 22 Treasurer


ocr: MutualPire Insurance tha District of Columbia. ?' the m ra-flsa." MATHEW G. EMERY, Treoaurer ... _ , Vh^00 John Vftn Riswiok, |\om? Blagdeu, T. J. Magruder John Dixon, Mathew G. Emery, C. MoKelden.


ocr: SHERWOOD'S HOTEL, ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN corner of Fayette and Harrison Streets, (Near the Maryland Institute,) BALTIMORE. and Lodging, by the day week. Meals supplied at any hour of the day; moderate. This Hotel, a few steps from Institute, baa recently been enlarged with every facility tor the gratification


ocr: TAKE BIOTICK. who Wish to keep w*n?, care of their health, will do well to call who ha* a fall stock of wum Drawers. Socks, Gloves, Muffler. Robas, and will sell them chea^'or caab at Gents' Furnishing Store, avenue.


ocr: MILK, PURE MILK. HAVE EIGHT OR TEN GAL > Ions Milk daily, more than we have custom for at present. Any person taking the above number of gal- Ions daily, can have it at 28 cents per gallon, or five at thirty cents per gallon, 10 cents0per quart; war ranted pure milk, or no pay. Orders left at Henry Douglas's, Florist, oorneT of 15th and O streets, will be attended to. Cash settlfftnents (it the end of every week. DOUGLAS i SMITH, Near the Anacostia Bridge.


ocr: FOR SALE, FIRST rate Raker or Confection? r's stand, in the Centre Market, which will be dis of on reasonable terms. Also, a first rate Marble snd Maccaroni Mortar, will be disposed of on like reasonable terms. Inquire of WM. HUTCHIVHON, Baker. Seventh street, 80?2t Between L and M streets.


ocr: JOHN W. MYERS & CO., ORALIS* IN AND RED ASH. EGO. STOVE. TRANSITION, CU1BBRLAND, LUMP, AND RAH61 COALS. ALSO, HICKORY^OAK, AND PINE lariat <? Fnel for the Win. ter will And it to their advantage by their orders, or leering them at P. J. Steer ? No. 488, Seventh street, between V and E, will be promptly filled with the best article low prices. 2,340 pounds givsn to the ton. JOHN W. MYERS A CO., Office snd Yard corner G and 22d streets,


ocr: THIRD COTILLON PARTY or THE ACTIVE ASSOCIATION or Ttit FIRE COMPANY NO. 2. Will be given AT THEIR ENGINE HOUSE, Tuetday, October 28. Committee of Arrangement*. J. M Knowles, f. Morao, C. Garcia, J Hockaday. Tickets FIFTY* CENTS. 24?it


ocr: HO 1 HO I PIONEER BOYS IN THE FIELD. rim ?ru< cotillon party of tbe PIONEER CLUB will be given at tbe Armorr, on Louiaiaaa aveaue, between Sixth and Seventh streets, on Thursday evening, Oct to, 1866. Tickets fifty centa? to be had of any of the oaem bers, or at the door. By order of COMMITTEE, oct 26?6t


ocr: 1<M) HFCIPES FOR 25 CENT*. the receipt of 35 rents, I will send to any address 100 practical Recipes *?r euring all the vnrions diseases to which man s mhject, wi h full directions for w.mponnding them. Those send ing for the Recipes will also receive a good family newspaper fVee for one rear. Address THADDKUH W1LLIAHK. ' may 19?dly* New York.


ocr: ATTENTION 7TH WARD COUNCIL. The Seventh Ward Coun cil will hold a meeting at th<-ir Council Room, this (Saturday) evening, at 8 o'clock, to make arrangements for attending the Mass Meeting to be held <>D Monday evening. _ All be In attendance. The tim?8 demand it. Fail not! P. M. PEARSON, President Seventh Ward Council.


ocr: RALLY I RALLY!I NORTH i-.RN~LIBERTIES FILLMORE AND DONELSON CLUB. The members of this are notified to meet on Mon day evening next, 80th instant, at the Northern Market House, and all persons friendly to the GLORIOUS AMERICAN NOMINEES, Residing north of F street, are invited also to at said place, from whence ihey will proceed, in pro cession, to attend the Grand Mass Meeting at Citv Hall. A Band of Music will be in attendance. J. P. DICKIN80N, 28?2t tern.


ocr: TO ALL THAT VALUE THEIR ~ ( <? to'call the attention of all suffer with defective sight, caused by sickness, and particularly from glasses selected, to his superior Spectacles and Glasses, fhily ground by himself to a true spherical and brilliant transparency, suited precisely and eficially to the wearer, acoording to the concavity convexity of the eye. Very numerous are the effects caused to the precious organs of sight the commencement of nsinr glasses in not being cisely suited, by the use of an optometer; and practice of many years enables him to measure focal disease of the eves, and stub glasses that absolutely required will be furnished with and satisfaction. J. T. acknowledges the very liberal ment already obtained, and further solicits the ronage of those that have not yet availed of his aid. Persons that cannot conveniently call, by the glasses in use, and stating how many inches can read this print with their spectacles, can be plied with sucn that will improve their sight Circulars to be bad gratis, at his otiice, No. eventh street, three doors from Odd-Fellows' tip stairs. Innumerable testimonials to bo seen, and ences given to many who have derived the ease and comfort froip his glasses. Wilmington, N. C., June 16, 1854. To persons who have have had the sight of eyes so impaired as to require the use of G /asses, would recommend Mr. Johu Tobias as a suitable son from wlfbm to obtain sncb Glasses as they i equire, as he has suited me with a pair of for a far and near sight. My sight has been rery much by a service of years in the Post Department, which berth required me to be on from 11 o'clock at night till after day, during "irae 1 used but one fight.


ocr: sale. A Frame House and Lot, situated on liliiB Eighth street, between K ana L streets, lot 25 feet on Eighth streef, with a depth of 66 8 inches. It is within a square of the Northern Market, in a good neighborhood, and in a part of the city, and presents in to those wishing to build a family resi in a good location. For terms, Ac., apply to ROliT. A. PAYNE. Druggist, Comer 4th Btreet and Massachusetts avenue.


ocr: Ar COMMODIOUS ROOMS* WITH CHEAP BOARDS??, MS? CAPITOL IIILl, N a House which has no superior loca tion ior summer in tho city, having large airy commodioua rooms, not near any other build ing or obstruction, and being near, next to, and north eaat aquare of the Capitol Purk : is rendered healthful by the absorption of malaria bv the milage and flowers, over and through w hich the southwestern breezes so prevalent at this season Mosquitoes remarkably scarce. Board as good any. * No. First street east, between A and B north


ocr: - DENTAL SURGERY. . A. PKANKLIIf, hav "tf rt>l?r?ud to the city, will bo mt ? n nappy to recede his fru-nds ?,.d pat 4|3??& rous at hi. rooms. No. 443, Pennsyl-*?7?w?& vania avenue, and perforin auch service ^^-^OLT aa thaj r?y require in hia line of business


ocr: < OPPOSITION HOOFING. N 8 in want of Roofs for tkeir buildings will find it to their advantage to call 1'. Muckev, by mail or in person, eorner of Fosrth I attests north, or at office, corner of Seventh 1) streets, No. i?0. The Roofings warranted *u to any in use in the District, and one-third cheaper. It is the principal roof tmed in other cities All orders either from citr or country promptly attended .to by . PHILIP MACKEY, Vomer of Fourth and I streets, Agent for WHITE A CO.,


ocr: I. 0^0. F. L0DGK, NO. 1, I. 0. 0. K., Intend giving an EXCURSION TO THE WHITE HOUSE. For particulars see future advertisement. order of the Committee.


ocr: SPECIAL NOTICE. disposed of my Wood and Coal Yard, and intending to reinovo to the coun in a few days, I earnestly request all persona in to me for wood (it being a cash article) to oall Bottle their bills without delay. Myself or my will be at the yard every day this week. W. 8. CLARY. My dwelling on H, between Tenth and Elev streets, is for rent, with or Without *he furni ture. W. 8. C.


ocr: National Greys, Attention I?You are notified to uttend the regular monthly meet ing of the Company, on this (Monday) even ing, January 7, at 7 o'clock. The members requested to bo punctual in their attendance, as of importance requires that every member be present, as tho reports of several import committees will be made. The meeting will be held at Haywood k w llsou a Hall, C street, between Sixth and Seventh LEM. TOWERS, Captain.


ocr: Mutual Fire Insurance Company of th? District of Columbia. Chartered by Cong r e s?, to the property owners of the District as cheap ana as safe means of insu as any other Company in this District. ULYSSES WARD, President. CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. M4.HAOIRS. Ulysses Ward. John Van Riswick, Thomas Blagoen, T. J. Magruder, John Dixon, Mathcw G. Emery, J. C. McKelden. Office?Adjoining: f north | of Bank Washington. open during Bank hoars,


ocr: Br C. W. BOTKLER, Auctloueer. SALE?-By virtue oft deed of trust, executed to me, and recorded in Liber J. A. 8., No. ?5, folios *4o, and Ml. one of the Land Records of Washington county, in the District of Colujabis, I shall, on Saturday, the 8d day of May next, at 4 o'clock, P. M., in front of the premises, offer for sale, at public auction, to the highest b therefor, one undivided ninth part of that p rt square numbered one hundred aud eighty-six, wm conveyed by W. W. Corcoran to Thomas Ritchie. Terms: One-fourth cash ; the residue at *ix, twelve, or eigh ten mouths, equal payments, with interest, to be secured to the satisfaction of the Trustee. Property*to be resold, st the risk and expense the purchaser unless terms are complied with three days. JOS. H. BRADLEY, Trustee. C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. ap 14?StewAds [Intel.]


ocr: BARRELS 4100 000 pounds De Burgh's No. 1 Ammoniated Super Phosphate, analyzed by Dr. Stewart, Chemist to Maryland Ag ricultural Society 800 tons of Mexican Guano, and 50 tons of Plaster of Paris, at S. F. SPAULDING'S, Vamum Buildings, No. 59 Louisiana avenue,


ocr: will be received by the undersigned until Tuesday, the 9th day of Sep tember, for opening and gradiug Sixth street west and Water street, from M to O street south; propo sals to state the price per cubio yard. The surplus earth to be deposited in the immediate neighbor hood, under the direction of the Commissioners. ' JAMES ESPEY, Commissioner of the Seventh Ward. GEORGE MATTINOLY, JOHN VAN RESWICK, 2'' Assistant


ocr: A Grand Mass Meeting _ the American Party of jP* town, D. C., wilL be held Forrest Hall, on next evening, the 4th of February, at 7& o'clock. Tbe meeting will be addressed by the Hon. phrey Marshall, of Kentucky, Hon. J. S. Carlile, Hon. Messrs. Ricaud and Harris, of land. The public generally are invited to attend. By order of COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS. 29?TuFSaAM


ocr: _ THE LADIES OP WASHINGTON. BANGS, Profes sional Medium, would respectfully inform her friends and the public, that she has removed from her late residence to Twelfth, between C and D streets, next door to John D. Clark's Police Office. She here by tenders her thanks to her friends and customers for the liberal patronage bestowed upon her, and hopes, by her attention and assiduity to business, to a continuance of public patronage. Refers to Dr. Hogan and Dr. Fairfax, Alexandria.


ocr: FIRST RAND BALL or TIIK FIRE NO. 2. union fire company specttally announce to the citizen* and Air ol the District, that tbair FIRST GRAND take place at MUNDER'S HALL, On Monday Evening, February 4,1850. Every exertion will be used to make this the ball of the season. Esputu's celebrated Cotillon Band has been en ISf* Supper and confectionary wi'l be served experienced caterer. Tickets One Dollar, to be had of any of the and at the door on the evening of the ball. , Committed of Arrangement* t E. Douglass, James Kelly, Bury, John Buell, J. Wilson, John Corcoran, B. Mickam, George B. Fillebrc jvn, E. Mastin, Wm. H. Calvert, Vessey, Isaiah Moran. W. Moore, jan 5, 9, 12, 15, 18. 21, 23, 2P, A feb 1, 2,4


ocr: SELLING OFF AT COST TO CLOSE BUSINESS. GREAT BARGAINS IN SHOES, Ac. to retire from the JL business, I shall commence, from on and the 17th instant, to run off my stock of Boots. Shoes, and Trunks at prime oost cash. Said sale will continue for ten days only, the 27th inrtant. All who are in want of the above named articles, and desire great bargains in same, are invited to call, as the ssle will be served and positive. D. R. WALL, La. Av , bet 7th and 8th streets, Opposite Centre Market. sep 16?6 jeo | Star J BOARDING. SINGLK GENTLEMEN can accommodated with Board at No. SI 2 I north, between 19th and 20th sts. west


ocr: & COMMODIOUS"Rooi?, WITH CHEAP BOARDING, ON CAPITOL HILL, |N a House which has no superior loca tion for summer in the city, having large, airy, and commodious rooms, not near any other build ing or obstruction, an(j being n$ar> next to, and north onhe east square of the Capitol Park : is rendered perfectly healthful by the absorption of malaria by the foliage and flowers, over and through which the southwestern breezes so prevalent at this season pass. Mosquitoes remarkably scarce. Board as good as any. No. 893, First street east, between A and B north.


ocr: W 100.000 pounds De B"rgh's No. Ammonlated 8nper Phosphate, by Dr. Stewart, Chemist to Maryland ricultural Sooiety #00 tens of Mexican Ouan'?, and 50 tons of Plaster of Paris, at S F. 8PAULDIN0'8, Varnum Buildings, No, 59, Louisiana avenue,


ocr: "if Ml ACRES OF LA2V1> FOE *W\W\W This tract binds about three-quarters a mile on the railroad, aud about midway V/aahington city and Baltimore. 800 acres are wood and timber, the balance in clearing, well a id a small cabin on the place. This tract will be divided to suit purchasers will be made easy. Any one desirous of will call upon the subscriber, No. 548 avenue, U'tween First and Second streets weat, Wash ington city. 4. N. GILBERT,


ocr: Mutual Fire Insurance Company of District of Columbia. Chartered by Congrea?, FFERS to the property owners oi District as cheep and as safcmeans^ oi insu .. ..y CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. UAMAoans. . Ulyssos Ward, Jobn Van Riswick, Thomas BLugden, T. J. John Dixon, Mathtw G. Emery, J. C. McKelden. Office?Adjoining [north | of Bank Washington. Off"c < open during Bunk hours. jan 29-tf


ocr: FIRST GRAND BALL or TUB ECHO CLUB NO. 2. H E members of the Echo Club I great pleasure in announciug to their and the public in general, that their FIRST GRAftD BALL Will take place at the WASHINGTON ASSEMBLY ROOMS, On 'Tuesday Evening, September lflfA, Everv exertion will be used to make this the agreeable Ball of the season. A celebrated Cotillon Band ha* been engaged. Supper and Confectionery will be served by an perienced caterer. Tickets?ONE DOLLAR, to be had of any of and at the door on the evening of the Committee of Arranqemente. J. Lavender, A. Humphreys, J. Raw lings, sep 4?lOt L. Behrens, J. Patterson, Q. Sullivan.


ocr: c^LKlYsr^l i D#a1oi* in If W^'i?JAL' C0KE AND SAIVD,// Bed, White &? Gray 4?h Co?i. (( Lehigh, Lump. Cumberland >> ., *nd Smith's Coal: [ ALSO, CUMBERLAND edKE. (( K< Cor. lath A c Hti.W W A^B^NGTOwf D? C.V" ) PIRST COTILLON PARTY or THE EMPIRE club, To be given on Wednesday, September 3d, At the ON LOUISIANA AVENUE, etweou Sixth and Seventh streets. and Lattas^ uTbe "dotting a Gentleman d?K,r. * ^ had from th? members, or at the aug an?4tend*


ocr: NOTICE. The delegates to the Dis trict Council of the American "party for the District of Colum bia are requested to meet in their in the "American Organ Buildings," on evening (to-morrow) at seven o'clock, P. Every delegate is expected to be present. john l. Smith, nov 7?St District Council.


ocr: DENTAL SURGERY. WILLIAM A. FRANKLIN, hav \W Ing returned to the city, will be happy to reoeive his friends aod pat root at his rooms. No. 448, Pennsyl vania avenue, and perform such service as they xay require in his Une of business Terms very moderate, and all operations warranted to prove satisfbotory. sep 2


ocr: hill re received by the undersigned, at the Mayor's Office, until 12 o'clock, M? on Monday, the 12th instant, for apd travelling Thirteenth street west,' be tween G and H streets north. Froposals will state the price per cubic yard for grading and per square Yard lor gravelling: tin* el to bo of the best quality, and to be niuetnehub detD in the centre, and to hold that deptlt ten feet OiiOh way from the centre, then a lull grade of four indies to the gutter line ; to be raked clear of all im proper sited stone, and not to be covered up and rolled with a heavy roller. The work to be Com and finished at such time as may be agreed on in the contract; the work to be done to the satis faction of the Commissioners. GEO. W. BARENESS. Commissioner First and Second Ward*. GEO. H. PLANT, VINCENT MASI,


ocr: THE LAD1JS8 OF WASHINGTON. Ittf IDWIFERY.?Mrs. BANG8, Profes J-'-M. sional Medium, would respectfully inform her friends and the public, that sho has removed her late residenee to Twelfth, between C and D streets, next door to John D. Clark's Police Office. She here by tenders her thanks to her friends and customers for the liberal patronage bestowed upon her, hopes, by her attention and assiduity Ui business, merit a continuance of public patronage. Refers to Dr. Uogan and Dr. Jfairfbx, Alexandria


ocr: a two-story brkV and Store, containing thirteen roomt ng, between Fayette and I leu ry streets. dria. Virginia. Also, for sale, or exchange for country pro a number of other houses and lots, situated in', andria, Virginia. For terms apply to H. O. CLAUGHTON, Alexandria, Virginia, Of Dr. L. UtfYIX feb 14?2awtf Washington City, D. 0.


ocr: MYERS Ac SON are prepared to de? liver Wood and CoaJ. to their customers and others who may favor them with a call, at thj named: White Ash, egg sixo, at. $B 50 Red do ao 6 75 Transition, nut size ti 00 Pine Wood 5 MO Oak do 6 00 Hickory do 7 00 All orders left at P. J. Steer's, No. 468, Sev enth street* Washington, I). C., or at our office, will be promptly filled. 148~ 2,240 pounds given to the ton. C. MYERS A SON dec 18?dfiw Water street. D. C.


ocr: will be received, by the undersigned uutil Tuesday, Ihe 9tb day of Sep for opening and grading Sixth street west Water street, from M to O street south ; propo to state the price per cubic yard. The surplus to be deposited in the immediate neighbor under the direction of the Commissioners JAMES ESPEY, Commissioner of the Seventh Ward GROUGE MATTINGLY JOHN VAN RESWICK, RUfC 29 Assistant Commissioners j


ocr: FOR SALE, a two-story brick and Store, containing thirteen rooms, onKing, hetween Fayette and Henry streets, dria, Vireinia. Also, for sale, or exchange for oountry a number of other houses and loti, situated in andria, Virginia. For terms apply to H. O. CLAOGHTON, Alexandria, Virginia, ftr Dr. L. LLOYD] fob 14?2nwtf Washington City, D. C.


ocr: TO f LL THAT VALUE THEIR fulfvffround bv himself to a true spherical ciselv buited, by t unables him to measure practice o n yJ an<j 8Vlch glasses that furDi8hed xvith . un? "r'dkn'owledges the very liberal nippa/iy obtained, and ftirther solicits the .0. yet .nlbd 0tpi'r?0DB that <*nnot cou.eolontly coll, by ttESEmtov*. and stating how many inches can read this print, with their spectacles, can be plied with such that will improve their sight. Circulars to be had gratis, at his otticw^ ^ Seventh street, three doors from Odd-Fellows ^Innumerable testimonials to puces given to many who have derived the ease and comfort from his glasses. WiumoTov, N. C , Juno 16, . To persons who have hare had the sight vf eyes so impaired as to require the use o? would rccomincnd Mr. John Tobias as a unn from whom to obtain puch Glasses as they " ho t... .ntad with . y.ir of SifaVVwl u?r?i?h.. S[y,iKhth,. b?n vorv much by a service ot rears in the 1 ost Department, which berth required me to be on from 11 o'clock at night till afler day, during 1 used one


ocr: FIRST COTILLON PARTY OF TUB EMPIRE CLUB, To be given on Wednesday, September 8d} At the ARMORY ON LOUISIANA AVENUE, Between Sixth and Seventh streets. Tickets FIFTY CENTS, admitting a Gentleman and Ladies, to be had from the members, or at the door. aug 20?4teod* WO OD AND COAL. are now prepared to supply all those who may favor us with their patron age with the best article of fuel, at the following prices: Oak Wood $0 00 per cord. Pine Wood ? 00


ocr: feb 18? LETTER TO MAJOR BEN POORE AND HIS REPLY. ' We?the nDd?r?i|ned, be under great obligations to you, sir if could make it convenient to deliver a Lecture for benefit of the poor of the Fourth Ward, similsr the one you delivered in Georgetown some two for .Uk, object. In jou will perform a great act of chanty Your obedient servants. J. P. PEPPER, W J. 0. DUHAMEL, M D THOS. K. BADEN. ' M THOS. BERRY, A. R. ALLEN/ ^ A*H,*0T0>t, Fobruary 10, 185fl. Considering it the dutv of to contribute to tbe relief of the suffering rf doiufllj!,"1, "?m to Respectfully, and in haste jour obedient servant W J r n ? B,F P00RE. ' 41 d> *?d ?"?" OR SPIltIT Camphene, or Pine Oil Lard, Sperm, and Solar Oils. J' R- McGregor, fsb 1??ai wif 5M s?v,nth street.


ocr: pain. It Sold bv D. S. DYSON, 0. STOTT A CO., W. H. OILMAN, J. W. NAIRN, PATTERSON A NAIRN, D. B. CLARK, h. h. Mcpherson, 8. B. WAITE, KIDWELL A LAWRENCE. J. B. MOORE Washington, D. 0. J. L. KIDWELL, Georgetown. And by all dealers in Alexandria, Virginia.


ocr: will be received by the undersigned until Thursday, the 25th instant, at. 12 o'clock, M., for grading and gravelling street west, from II to M streets north ; the gravel to nine inches deep in ccntre, off to lour iuches at line; the gravel to be of good quality, to be raked clear ot stones of improper size, and then rolled with a heavy roller. Proposals will state tiio price per cubic yard for gradiug and per square for gravelling. Notice is hereby given that cutting or filling, that measures most, will only be naid for; the sur earth, if any, to bo deposited and levelled in [assachusetts avenue, as tne Commissioner may JOS. E. RAWLINGS, Commissioner First and Second WArds. FERD. JEFFERSON, WM. THOMAS,


ocr: HATS I NEW STYLE, FOR FALL AND WINTER. have just received a large and complete assortment of Felt Hats (or men and boys, of all styles, colors, and prices, to which respectfully invite tne attention of purchasers. Please call at GEO. H. B. WHITE A CO'S., Fashionable Hat and Cap Store, 382 Penn. Ar. bet. 9th ana 10th sts. N. B.?We are prepared to meet all fair competi tion, and sell at the lowest prices for cash.


ocr: SPLENDID At COMMODIOUS RCMiMii WITII CHEAP BOARDING, whPJ' caJIIol hiLl, |N a House which has no superior loca tion lor summer iu the city, having laive sirv and commodious rooms, not uear any oth?rbai& mg or obstruction, and being near, next to, and north ofihe east square of the Capitol Park : is rendered perfectly healthful by the absorption of malaria by the mliage and flowers, over and through which tha southwestern breexes so prevalent at this season paaa. Mosquitoes remarkably scarce. Board as good as any.


ocr: COMPOSITION Emj? N 8 Tant of Roofs for p ? !? 8? W1" ?n<* 11 to t^eir advantage to ?nji ^ac4ey' b-v "la,! or ln person, corner of and I streets north, or at office, corner of toTnv' in?- W, w?ted penor to any in use in the District, and ^uTord ?'S M*prflnclp,il.roof nsed in ?^er citie .uTj* t"ve Vmu'p 31?8taw3in Baltimore.


ocr: STATES COURT OF CLAIMS. R D.?The Undersigned. JOHN C. DEVEREUX, of New York City and M THOMPSON, of Washington D. C., Attonieysand Lounsellors-at-Law, are associated for the legal pros ecution of claims for creditors of Government in the Court of Claims. They will co-operate in immediate and careful at tenUon to business matters at Washington, which be intrusted to their care by gentlemen of the profession and claimants in the city of New York or elsewhere in any part of the Union. The? maj be consulted at any time, personally or by letter, ?ther at New York or Washington Par ticular information as to claims which have been at any time before Congress or Departments can be furnished at once, upon application by tbe parties interested. JOHN C. DEVEBLEUX No. 90, Broadway, Corner of Wall street, New York City M. THOMPSON, 3 v p t n n ? ? Wash agton City. W. d. J. C. Devereux is a Commissioner of the of Claims. feb 2S?dtf


ocr: " WHERE WE BRANCH WE ROOT !" yaw George Washington Camp No. 4, Junior Sons of America, *f P??rPf?t0WD? D. C., take notice.?Vou are hereby noti fied to appear at Odd Fellows' Hall, Congress street, on Friday evening, February 29th, 1856, at 6 o'clock' m full feb 28?2t


ocr: DENTAL SI'HGJLKY. WILLIAM A. FRANKLIN* kav iag return--!* iu U>? city, will be happy to rwceiv) hi* friend* and pat rons at his rooms, No. 44*, Pennsyl-' rania avians, and perform such service as the; -ray require In hia line of business. T-rma rerv moderate, and all operations warranted prove satisfactory. sep 2?aodifly LlMfe! liMem limbkts


ocr: Mutual Fire Insurance Company ol tho District of Columbia. C h a r 14 r e d by Congre??t to the property owners of the District as cheap ana as safe moans of insu ranee as any other Company in this District ULYSSES WARD, President CHA8. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. MAXAOSBS. Ulysses Ward, John Van Riswick, Thomas Blagden, ? T. J. Magruder, John Dixon, Mathtw U. Emery, J. C. MoKelden. Office?A4joini 'g [north] of Bank Washington, open Bank hours.