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LOCAL NEWS.
AMUSEMENTS TO-NIGHT.
Ford's Th?at?r.?" The Forty Thieves," a
play of a novel character, dramatized from a
tale in the ??Arabian Nights," Is announced,
and Mr. Ford promisee Ui prodnc" It with new
and appropriate scenery. His promises are
always carried cut aud therefore a splendid
entertainment may he eape< led. Miss Susan
Denin, a favorite with our citizens, Iscneof the
performer*
Geovkr's THiiTK.-Mr. Sinn, temporary
lessee ot this popular resort, continue* to de
light bis visit. r* with tbe play of " Mat*ppa,"
and is certainly not toomnch to say that it never
was performed better. Miss Kate Vance makes
a splendid "Ma/eppa." and all the characters
are so w? 11 cast as to command tu* admiration
of all who witness the entertainment.
? CJA>"*ri?KBriM ?One of the merriest bills of
tbe season is now belnc performed at Cm*er
oury Hal I?laughable negro farces graceful |
dancing and popular songs, with a good comic
drama r<a a conclusion, all tending to make this
ball a favorite resort for those who would
laugh and grow fat.
Fair? ash Festivals.?At Island Hall, the
Indies of Grace Church are still holding their
Fair and Festival, and a cordial invitation is
extended to all to pav them a visit. With the
commendable rood feelingexistlnzln the Island
ward between the different churches. there is a
delightful social interchange nigh'ly of all de.
nomination-, at the Grace Church Fair, and
thus the entertainment is of singular Interest.
Among the new a tractions here are some
exquisitely beautiful crosses made by Mrs.
Downs of wood of the charter oak and the
etesmer Merrimar, and resting on bases ot
lichens and mouses. A line band is in attend
ance nightly.
At Odd Fellows' Hall, the Fair for the benefit
a Home for Friendless Women and Children is
still in progress The cause is a good one, and
di serves the patronage of all.
The Public Schools.?The examinations "
^written) of tbe Public Schools commence to
day The following is the list of questions for
the grammar schools, which are examined to
day :
First Cl?uy.?OeogTaphv?Which is the great
er, a degree of latitude or a degree of longi
tude" Name the highest mountain peak in
each of the Ave grand divisions of the earth;
which is the highest of all; and is either a vol
cano ? Which is the largest river in Austra
lia? Name the larg-st five cities on tbe globe, '
,n the order of greatest population. Mention J
the principal monarchies on the globe, and also '
ihe \ rincipnl republic!?.
Arithmetic?What is a prime number ! Di
vide 500 yards, 3 qr3M 2 na., by 04. lieceived
in exchange for merchandise 8500??ot' of which
was profli; how much per cent, did I make
If 3 men. working 10 hours a day, can plant a
field l.r>0 rods by 94b rods in 5 days, how many
men, working IS hours a day, can plant a field
measuring 193 rod- by ')<*' rods, in 4 days!
What will be the distance from corner to cor
ner, through the centre of a cube, whose di
mensions are 3 left on a side
Grammar?What is an adjective .* Define
ibe degrees of comparison. (< ive the principal
parts of the verbs mistake, see, admire, dei.y;
and state which aT? regular. Give the poten
tial mood p'-rfe. t lense, active voice of the verb
beteech. Analyze and parse the folio wing sen
?ence : "James is a boy who loves to study."
Natural Philosophy.?Name the different
kinds of attraction. Mention tbe three Kinds
of levers. Describe and explain an intermit
tent spring. What Is rejection aud what is
refraction of light? What is the diflernnce be- j
tveen galvanism and electricity '
Hist jrv.?VV hen did i'olumbus discovtT
America." and v. hat land did he first see J Who
were the most oistingnished Generals of the
Revolutionary War : State in what manner,
from what nations, and what territory bis !
beer, acquired by the United States since the j
foundation of the Government. What hare !
reen the principal causes of the unparalleled
trrt wth and prosperity of the f"mted Suites {
Name the principal battles of the present war,
and the States in which they were fought
Governmental Instructor.?When a vacancy
occ urs in tbe Seuate cf the T'nited States, or
che House of Representatives, how is it tilled
in either case I In case the Presidential chair
becomes vacant, before the close ot ?term, state
what ether public oThcers may fill the place,
and i? what order ! Who may be Impeached,
tor what otfeuccs, and what punishments may
be inflicted! V. hat are the Constitutional
qualifications for Vice President of the I nited
States ! In what does treason against the
1 nited States consist!
,s-c*?i4 ci- 5i ?Geography.?What are the
three <rreat divisions of Geographical knowl
edge Is there any part cf Yixginia as far
north as some part cf New York ! What two
?tapes, of the same name, in North America,
ar.d where are they ' Where Is Lake Titicaca,
and what is its height above the level of the
sea? Which is the most populous natiou on
the globe; which is the most powrrful: and i
v, hicfc ha? the largest extent of territory ?
Arithmetic?The product ot two numbers is !
1.11". and one is <?'i: v hat is the other." How !
manv revolutions will the wheel of a carnage, i
1) feet'? incbef in circumference, make in i
miles 1 turlongs ? If 3-lGcf a barrel of Hour j
?ostot a dollar, wha' will ; of a barrel j
cost? What number multiplied by will be
equal to? , multiplied by 5%? Reduce
to a decimal.
Q-ammar.?Compare inch of the lollowing
words as admit ot ccmparieon. viz: Mis. hie
vous. imrio tal, much one, round, bad. Define
th? classes of adjectives. What is the pissive
vcice of a verb and how is it formed ? Define
a par.iciple and give all the participlos of the
verbs, am, and undertake. Correct the follow- |
nip f-ev.tence, and parse th* words italicized: i
?? V io did you mee* r.- you ten* tuning here
Thir l C an.?Geography ?How many de- .
grew of latitude, and hov. many of longitude
are there' Wha: two peninsulas and large '
slacd nearly shut in the Gulf of Mexico? How j
raar.v dayt and nlchte are there Mi a year, at \
fhe poles; and what * their length! What
< mountains and rivers between Europe and
Asia' Name the seas in aud around Europe.
Arithmetic?What is a composite number:
What is a multiple of a number! A cistern
?. obtaining gallous, has two pipes; lj gallons
run in every bonr by one pipe, and 25 gallons
run out by the etber: bow long a time will be
reunited to till ?he cistern! If 5-6 of an acre of i
land cost I !t, what v.ill t* the value of an ,
iicre ? Ken uce 11 3-30 v 7? to a simple fraction.
Grammar ? Name the different kinds ol !
uoi n- l?e lir f I nnd name the other person- I
al prononns. What is an adverb ? Correct the |
Ic.iiowiug sen'euces: no do yon think him |
to be "! The council wa- not unanimous. lie.
and cot they, are mistaken. Parse the words .
ju tt.e following sentence: "To do good forget
no'-"*
The fbllowing school? r>re examined to-day:
First District.?Female Grammar, Miss
Ev-?ns, teacher; examined hy Mr. Wilson.
Male Grammar, Mr. S. J. Thomson, tea. h- j
er; by Mr. Tustin.
Second District.?Female Grammar, Miss j
Dogns, teacher; examined by Mr. Miller
Male Grammar, Mr. Wil*on. teacher: by Mr. ?
Wight.
Third District.?Female Grammar, Mi?s M. ,
E. Ramsay, teac heT; by Mr. Waish.
Male Grammar, Mr. McCathron, teacher: by i
Mr. Davis.
Fcurth District. -Iemal * Grammar, Mrs.
Amldon, teacher: by Mr. "Holtnead
Male Grammar. Mr. J. E. Thompson, teacher;
by Mr, Ho!m?-arf.
To-morrow is the day fixed for similar exer
cises in tbe intermediate schools. The written
siDswers of the pupi?s of each school are to be
i reserved in a convenient form, and produced
icr inspection at the oral examination of the
same si hot 1. Ttey will also be made the test
of qualifications sofarai may be practicable, j
ii. aklng transfers f-ctn the intermediate to
the grammar schoois, and in selecting caudi
ca'to to coniect for the tTulu.abian College
scholarship. The list of Umsfers and cai.di
tlatei in eachschool will be publicly announced j
at the oral examination of the same. I
Tu? Dm k Hkw Chic KE?- ?Last week, Rlrs.
J.ynch, who reside> in the Sixth Ward, missed
cm ot the five chicken* of her blue hen, and
h*r suspicion fell upc-c her next door neighbor,
Harriet llicbon, a colored woman. Mrs. Lynch
on Saturday procured a warrant against th?
colored woman, ur d it was placed In the hands
of otbeer Harrison.1 ut before the officer servi d
it sb^ become impatient, and went 11 the house
to ?*nrch for tiie ic*t bliidy. There she fonnd a
pot cr. the fire t>clliiig and in it a chicken, v, hose
earn teing blne.she 'nuaedlatvlyclaim*das her
own. ar.rt waited eft w.'h pt,t, ,0up, &ud all.
Shcr.ly after mis ;n- officer arrested tne col
ored woman ai.d too* n r before Ju>u^eCull,
mi ths nixth precinct statiou, where all parties
Interested iaet. Mrs. Lynch hera 'esuGed that
tbe chicken was po?iUvelv her own, aud :iUo
brcosrbt up h-r sistfir. who corrobcraied Ver
testimony. They knew It becauce of its gi^e
and the color of its skin. Justice Cull sug
gested that they shonld net he so positive; thit
there were other chickens like :be lost one, to
which Mrs Lynch replied that smill chick
ens wer* worth fifty cents npiece, and the
colored woman Ilenson, not being Well to do
in tbe world, conld not aft ird to {ea-t
on h:cken sonp therefore, It mu.<t tav?. A?eeu
stolen, and efte knew u belonftd t > her. The
wcmarT* hutuand. Uensoc. iLdigcactlvdefied
lhat bf- wa* poor, and stated that be bad teen
in the army, and bad saved money, (at the
same m- bhcwlrg his rnr?e, cobtalolng ever
a hundred dollars.) " And now," said be, "I
< jil afford a chicken, and will eat It when I
I kes." Henrr IMggs testitted that he had
ciugl.t the cb.. ken ;r. uu>thoD for his wife,
:<nd Umscn bad givpn bltr. ftfty cents for it.
After mature deliberation ihe Justice dls
im?fced itp case fvir*ia*t Henscn, and adjudged
tat Mrs-. Lync^shield return the pric* paid
1q the cticken ^h' tv.\ 8v t:nc?retaonloatiy
po?f?*-cn cf
Ai*iahdwa, Va., Rial Ebtat*, stocks,
Ac.?'The l*r*? and beantifnl establishment,
late the residence or Caleb S. Hallbwell, Eaq ,
was yesterday sold at Ruction, for S8.2TO. Tbe
purchaser Is Mr. Geo. E. Trench.
A lot of Alexandria corporation stock, with
six months' interest thrown in, sold at 70.
Alexandria Lyceum stock also sold at ?10
per share.
The company present, the bidding, and the
sales all evidenced unbounded confidence in
tbe present welfare and future prosperity ot
the good old city of Alexandria.
ForBTH "Ward Statioh Cask ?Margaret
Ward, disorderly; dismissed. Eaward Wilson,
do, John Wilscc, do.; locked up. Bridget
MrLeary, drunk; Hannah Wilson, prostitution:
Edward Crocket, drunk and disorderly; Eliza
Wigbtingman, disorderly; Kate Williams and
Anne Smith, do.; Wo." Haviland and John
Fershner, drank; all dismissed. John. Kens
nor, fraud; held for hearing.
toard of )
Columbia. >
21,1^61. S
OJice rf T*rcrost Marshal and Board of
Enrollmerit of District of
Washington. D. C., June
For convenience of Government employees
cnly, the Board of Enrollment of the District
of Columbia will hear cases of exemption on
the ground of non-residence, at their office,
corner of liighteeath and I streets, from 7% to
10 o'clock, daily. J. C. Putnam,
Captain First Regiment V. R. C.
je 22 -. and Provost Marshal D. C.
Sbiiei* unt?The Sixth Ward friends of Mr.
.lohn H. Semmes, gave him a pleasant sur
prise in the way of a serenade on Tuesday
night, having Wlther's excellent band for the
occasion.
Real Estat* Salm.?James C. McGuire
k Co., sold, vesterday, thirteen lots on Seventh
stri et road, beyond Boundary street, to various
purchasers, at prices ranging from nine to
twenty-four cen;s per square foot.
Headquarters Military District of Washington,'
Provost Marshal's Office, '
Washington, D. C., June 22, lt?6l. _
Special Orders, A"o. 97.?[Extract.]? * * '#
From and after this date, no liquors will be
allowed to be sold in this Military Pis rict, in
the cities of Washington and Georgetown,
within one entire block cr square of any hospital,
barracks, camp, or where there are any trceps or
guards station ?d*
All licenses heretofore granted an? hereby
revoked, and liquors found on any premises
within the prescribed limits will be at once
confiscated, and tbe owner will be liable to
imprisonment. # ?- *
By command of Col. M. N- Wjsewell, Mili
tary Governor. T. Jkgraham,
je 23-lw Colonel and Provost Marshal.
Exbmptioas from the Deaft.?Persons
entitled to exemption from draft can have their
papers correctly drawn by John H. McCutch
en, attorney at law, corner of 7th and F streets,
opposite Post Office l?epartment. ? *
SPKCIAL NOTICKS.
Thk attesti os of the reader* of the Star is railed
t?. the advertisement of Kidweli A Headerson. No.
367 D street, near 9th. Thev Lave just received a
fine assortment of Window Shades, Picture Cords,
and Tassels, together with a tine assortment of
Wall Papers of all kinds, which thev are selling at
tiii- lowest cash prices. Kidweli 4. Henderson have
in their employ the best workmen to be found in
thecountry. an<i all work done in their line is sure
to give satisfaction. We advise our friends to ei ve
theiu a call before purehasing elsewhere. ltx
Ice Cream !
Irr CR?n '
The undersigned ''eg* leave to inform the public
that he ha* always on nand a fresh supply of the
choicest flavors
ICR Ci'.F AM,
which he is prepared to supply to stores, sutlers,
hotels, pic nics. parties, excursions, and families,
at the shortest notice and tue most reasonable
terms. Jos. ScHafkiei,i>ss
Steam IceCream Manufactory. No 3*66th Rt.,bet.
G and II. Wholesale and retail. j* 23-lm*
JirWltT.nv.?Gold-plated Jewelry, and Silver
plated Tea Spoons, at th ? Dollar Jewelry Store,
43? Pa. avenae, near 4}? sjTeet. je 22-2t*
Corns,BtKiOSS. P.\D Nati.s, etc.
Cornsare the universal torment of mankind. To
be relieved of these terrible evils, call on Dr.
White and submit to his manipulations. You are
snre to get relief without experiencing pain. Of
flee. 424 Pennsylvania avenue.(Lane & Tucker'*
building, between 4lj and ?th streets. No charge
for consultation. je 21 11
Sork Tdro\t.
Cor nil.
Cot. n.
p.nd similar troubles, if suffered to progress, re
sult in seriou.-! Pulmonary, Bronchial and Asth
matic affections, oftentimes incurable.
IiaowN'fc Bronchial TROrnrs
are compounded go a? to reach directly the seat of
the disease, and give almost instant relief.
je211m,r
A New Pi:p.i roa ths Haxokkrchief.
Phalon"Night Blooming Cereus."
Phalon's '"Night Blooming Cereu*."
Photon's ' Night Blooming Cereus."'
Phalon* "Ni.-ht Blooming Cereus."
Phaloti*.< "Night Blooming Cereus.-'
PhaJon's "Night Blooming Cereus."
Phalon"Night Blooming Cereus."
A most exquisite, delicate and frarrrant perfume,
distilled from the rare and beautiful flower from
Which it tafcos its name.
Manufactured only by Phalon ft Sox, N. Y.
BBW U;B OF COrNTSRFEITS.
A-k Phai on's?Take ?o Other.
je 16-Jr.i Sold by druggists generally.
SECRET DlSKASlS,
Samaritan's Gift is the most certain, safe and
effectual remedy?indeed, the only vegetable rem
edy ever discovered. Cures in two to four days,
and recent case* In tw?nty-foar konr* Nomineral
oo balsam, no mercury. Only ten pills to be taken.
It is the soldier's hope, and ^ friend to those who
do not want to be exposed. Hale packages, 92;
female, $3.
Samaritan''* Root find H"h Jvirts?Aposltive and
rermanent wire for 8yphilis.8crofola,Ulcers. 8ores
pots. Tetters, Ac. Price 91, or six bottles fer 90
8old by a. O. ford. See advertisement. mi
Diseases of thk NERVors, Seminal, Urinart
asp Sexcai. Systems?new andreliable treatment?
In Reports of the Howard Association?Sent by
mail in sealed letter envelopes, free of charge.
Address D. J. Skillin Houghton, Howard Asso
ciation, No. 3 South Ninth street, Philadelphia
Pa. mh29-3m
WabbantedtoCurb m Six Data.-Dr.Godfrey's
Antidote, an English Specific of sixty-five years'
standing, will cure Gonorrhaa in six days. No
change of diet required. Price 81 per bottle. Bold
by S. C. Ford, corner lljh street and Pa. avenae,
Washington, and Henr^pook. Alexandria. Jafi-ly
NEBver? Dbbilitt, Pbmtbal Wbaxnbss, etc.,
(an Be Cured by one who has really oured himself
and hundreds of others, and will tell you nothing
but the truth. Address, witn stain p,
Edward H. TbAtbb.
mar 3 Dft W.ly Lock Box. Boston, Mass.
Thkchfafist and best Hair Btb in tbb World
?Wevtr FaJfs or Washes (hit.?Dpham's Hair Dye,
?0 cents ? box. The best in use. Try it. 8old by
P. 0 Ford, corner 11th street and Penn. avenue,
Washington; and Henry Cook, Alexandria.
a 6-it
Baib Dti I Hair Dti II
Batchelor's celebrated H?lr Dye is ths Ust in tki
world, Th* only harmlsst, tnts and reliabli Dye
know- This splend id Hair Dye is perfect?changes
he I, Busty or Grey Hair instantly to a trios.<y
Black or Ifatvral Brown, without injuring the hair
or stainiog the akin, leaving the hair soft and
beautiful; imparts fresh vitality, frequently re
storing its pristine eolor, and reetiflesthe ill effects
of Bad Dyes. The Genuine is signed William A
Batohblob, all others are mere imitations, and
?hould be avoided Sold by all druggists, &e. Fae
ry? SI Barclay street, Rev York. Batchelor's
Toilet Cream for dressing the hair. J y 7-eoi y
DIEP,
On the23d inst . I RANCId XAVIKR 8CIIKMG,
a^rod ?? ' year^ ant lit months. May he rest in peace.
Lonolt the house and sad the hoars
Since our dear father's gone;
But. ob ' a brighter home than oars.
In heaven is now thine own.
11 in languishing head is at rest.
Ilia aching* and thinkings are o'er;
llis quiet, immovable breast
Is htavtd by afflictions no more.
His friends and friends of the family are invited
to at!*^od the funeral on Friday afternoon at 3
o'clock, from his late re-idence, Sth etrect, b?
twi?r M and N
Oo TLursday morniry, at 9 o'clock, FMfLY
JANE, daughter of William and Jane Hcrner,
10 months.
Uer funeral will ta'se ilace on Fridaj afternoon
at I p m. from Cd stre-t west, between B and C
nortli. *
Thir. liiorring, THOMAS, cl "Id cf Thomas and
Mxruart-t Morri--* y ? hc<*<J 3 months and 23 da>s.
Hi- f-. iioral wiiitjk"?.e plaee frrm the residence or
bistat'aer at 3 o'clock p. ta., Corner 16th and K
ttreeu. *
the fcterat fiom the residence of her parents. A
kt-e^t Li rtb, Ittwcen 3d and 4th streets east, to
tflt'tte* sftemctn. /4th It.at., at 3 o'clocte
S'.:ddenly,OBth?-a4 itsiaat, JOHN O. HARRY
tor 15 yrars htt iuw.% Te-.aai.) town, D. C. *
At Aanas<>lij,<>c ti.e Uth Mrs. CATHA
BINT. M ACCrrpiN.'ritei Of the late Zechariali
gUtF. ^
?trMt.a^IlU. je 21-3t*
FOR RENT AMD 3A.LK
HOr."y. FOR SALa.-f fr.ra. H0O8I *?!>.;
room, nntr NavyYard Market. loquir* ?t
Fo. 160 D street. between 34 and 4th ?*?.. Caplto.
Bill- C"3t _
?70R SALE?A RESTAURANT, with & lease of
F ?fMNK. Rent f25 per month. Reasons for
falling. the proprietor goingWest. I??nire ***
10th street, adjoining Ford's Theater. Je 23-3
I^OR RENT-A BARBER SHOP AND FIX;
TUBES, with a good run of cn?toni. Aopl) at
No. 49 Bridge street, near Washington st..George
town. Will be rented ca account ol changing
business. 2d-*t
FOR RENT?a ROOM ox. the first tloor and a
ROOM on t h" second floor Also. tw o ge.ntle
men can he accommodated with neatly furniened
room. Apply for three days 0 street norvi. be
tween 3d and 4th streets. Capitol Hill. Je St
F" OR SALE.?A three story P.RIOK HOUSE, eon.
tv.nius six rooms. situated on a corner lot 12"
feet front t> 100 feet deep, on l?th street east?he
tv?een T and K streets north, vriil be solil reason
ably for cs-h. Apply on the preirms. jeg-lw,
I RNISH ED IU?OMS FOR RENT.?Rooms sin
gle n- in suits, suitable for officer, with or
without board. at 43-.JG street, between 7th and
Stb sts. The house contains bnth room, water ar.a
nj. Table board^rs can a' so be accommodated,
je ?8-lw*
170R RENT?Anew threrStory BBIOK HOUSE.
' with basement and atticjca* throughout ,he
house, witter in yard; immed-.ate vicinity ot De
partments. Boarding, or jodgiijr houiekeer._r,
neet not apply. Inquire of JOSEPH A. MOCK
BEE. 214 E street. or 400 4th Mieet. between G
ana 11 ? Je23-*1
FOR SALE.-A neat frame HOUSE of six rooms.
No. 403 K street north, between Sth and l th
strsets wf-t, (near Northern Liberty Market.) re
paired throughout. Persons wishing a residence
in a healthy and good neighborhood. gr,f,a water,
rear to market, city cars and the public ruilaints
will p!ease call and see it. Possession given at
time (.f purchase. Title indisputable Inquire ot
J. F. KELLEY, on 8th st., rear 1 at. jeJEt-lw* _
HOTEL FOR RENT.-The. NEW BUILDING
recently erected ou Louisiana avenue.extenu
ing through to C .street, will be finished and rendy
for oc ? ipancy en or before the iioth of Juiy next.
It If six stories high, with finishea oa^emeiit,
vault-. Ac., and contains an tflice. seven store
roou'R. two dining room.-, parlor, and < ne hundred
and mneteen ehamber?,.bs.th-roou-e. water-closets,
A c., with water and ga6 is every room, and is so
constructed that it can be used as an American or
European Hotel. For particulars inquire of JOHN
H. SEMMES A CO.,Nu, 683 Ninth street./-orrer
Louisiana avenue. J* 2.j eo'it
VRN13HED ROOMS FOR RENT?Two large
and pleasant ROoMS at No. 41 Leuifiana av.,
bet. fith and 7th sts. Je
I^URNlsHED ROOMS FOR RfNT -To gentle
men on! v. 506 9tL street, one ucor from Ph.
avenue. I*1
FOR RENT?On verv reasonable term*, three
bp: isomeiv famished and wry des;rab.e
ROOMS. Inquire at No. 537J; H street between
?th and Tth streets _____ J?
OlTRE NT ~Four f FURN ISHED ROOM? on
tut corner oi Kith and G streets. No. 431..
N. B. Also, wanted a l />d w< man to wa-h i-ron
and do general housew wk. A German preferred.
j. gjt* | _
ITEGANt FI KNTTUK* FOR 8ALB AND
HOUSE FOR RKNT.-Possesion given, im
mediately. The house ;sls.rge and <?mmodioli-,
and tlie location most desirable.. Apply to K. *.
PAGE. Auctioneer arid Commission Merchita.,
.'?0'? "th street, under Odd te lows Hail. ;e 2L-tf
OR SALE?The STOCK and f I VIURTS of a
frocery Store, doing a _oc d ousiness. on the
I-tland. The proprietor itt ndijgg to change Uis
busine-s. is the oaly reasoa fo.r oneriaj.' it for sale.
For particulars, call at 599 SavtutL -t.- t?e^we?U
Virginia avenu? and D sis.. Isiaad. je ---3t
HOtfSFTFOR^RKXT^A Brick !)*( iling-house,
partia iv furuishid. eontah in* 8 rj,< ms, of
convenient, pizf, suitable for a sn3R?l fnTnily. Ml
isfactorv refereutes required. Fo< mformatiOH
apply at Grocery Store of I'. WHITE &. CO . cor
ner 13th ami F ots.
ORRKN T?1 URN I-LI E D ROOMS, suitable for
a couule of gentlemen or a small 'aniuy, with
privilege of cooking. This la a comfortable rouse,
in a desirable neighborhood, only two squares from
the Patent and Post OfiiceS and7th street railroad.
Inquire l?eforc* lo a. in. c?r alter 5 o c?ook
No. 4!?h O St., nearMhj
?O AAffc-HOTEL FOR SALS?United Htfl,
No. 4?t? lltb street. t> t'e? doors
above the Avenue, containing an elegant l>ar. kit
chen. acd dining room, twelve *,*.1} furnished
rooms: also, a lartje hall, which r.ouldbe u^-ed as a
billiard room, or made into f-leepmg rooms. Best
reasons given for selling. Inquire at theprepii
pes, je 22 Uv * .
FOR RENT?The '.irge(basement) SALOON, ipi
der the Central Hotel., if appaed for at one*.
It is one of tiit- best places in the city for business
anl decidedly the coolf~t. The saloon is hand
somely titt.d up with every convenience requisiie
fur a lir.st-clnss -aloon: with marble tile llo?.r and
heavy marble-top counters. Apply at the Hotel,
g corner I'enn. avtnu'' and 6th street.
je ?3- ttv;
FOR SALE -A FARM of H?? acres of superior
land, 3 miles from Georgetown and i! ? miles
from the camil: 60 acres in cultivation, and the
balance in very heavy pine wood, I moroTea oy a
small frame house and orchards. Wood enough
can he sold oil the farm to pay donble th-amount
of purchase money. V ' .J i V .5.
Agent forthe Sale of MarylandLaud",
je 22-lw* 417 Seventh street.
CJTABLING TO RENT?Stabling for 50 hor-en.
? Apply at Union Hotel. Georgetown. je21 3t
UBNISHED 1100M3 FOR RENT, for gentle
men only. No. Ss9 Maryland avecne. bet?<-? u
10th and 11th ftrvt*. je'21 ot
OR RKNT?A furnished front DEI' ROOM, for
one or two gentlemen. Also, frout ba=eraect.
suitable for an office. Apply at No. 346 It'that.,
between L and M. .:B -' ?'<
FOR PALK A eorner LOT. 241 ? hy 75 feet, rear
the War Department Mast he -oM.*ud'wi!
go cheap for ca-n. Inquire at No. t>*.? l<th itreet
west. je zi-31
L^OR RENT.?A .-mall S'lOBE on l'cunsvhatua,
f avenue, between M aud ll* street. No.^4 i?i.
Possession can be given iiuuiediatel> v ituout !'5>
ing for the ^ood v> ill. It would alio suit f.>r an Of
Bee. -*1
I- BURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.-A two story
1 Hriek House, -with Furniture, for rent for
three months. Po=session given .Inly 1. Apply
on the premises, No. 358 G. second door al.ove
11th street, between the hours ot 4 and , o clock
p.m. _ ie 2'-go3t
OR SAI'li?A BRICK UOU8Eaiul LOT, situa^
tid in the moot healthy location and spleodid
view of the railroad. Persons wishing to bu> a
good refii iHiCi' would a?' II to call# on K Street
north, betweei 2d and iid btrect.5, (Japilol Uiu.
je 20-lw ?
TO LET AND IMMEDIATE POSSESSION
GIVEN?One of the finest FU RNISHF.D RES
IDENCES in the First Ward, containing about 17
rooms. To b? rented till the 1st ot Octobe r, l>ut
not to be used a> a boarding or lodginc ltoase.
Inquire of J AS. F. HALIDAi, Real Estate bro
ker, 5 5 11th street, near i'a. avenue. >e W-tt
]~j?OR RENT?Well furnished ROOMS in a private
family. Inquire at 339 21st street, near thu
avenue. je ivlw
17011 SALE?A small brick HOUSE arel good
r sized LOT. containing four rooms and summer
kitchen. Situated on 4th --treet, between N and 0.
For particulars inquire at GIPBS Hair Store, 842
l'a. av., ii"?r 13th st. _ je 17-lm
17OR SALE-A MOULDING MACHINE and
1/ TENON MACHINE. Must be disposed ot by
1st of Jaly, and will be sold very cheap for easti.
Can be seen at corner Maryland avenue awd 6th St.,
Capitol Hill. t ie 17-1 w 1 B. L. NEMl S.
flOTEL FOR BALE.
A RARE CHAXCE!~A BARE CllAyCE '
THE SIMPSON HOUSE.
Me. KEYWORTH, of^this 6rm. (CIa?ett Sc
Keyworth.) wiil dispt se of his interest in this pop
ular HOTEL AND RESTAURANT.. It has t< n
excellent Chambers, a fine Parlor, nice Kitchen,
etc. Ihe rent is onlv $U pc-r xnontL, with r lea^e
of two years and a half to run. The Bar is second
tosone in the city. The continued lll-healta of
Mr Keywortii compels him to dispose of his in
terest in the hotel. For furth^ information ap
ply on the prnniseii. jeli-lw*
F'OR SALE OR RENT-A large brick HOUSE
on Pth street, between H and I. Possession
given atontre. Inquire of Dr. BOGAN. No. 4?>>>
Massachusetts av., near Cth st. Jciri'itv*
FOR RENT?To gentlemen, two ntatly furnished
CHAMBERS, in a very pleasant and healthy
location, near the State Departmenu and Lafayette
Park, 4 80 New York avenue, and forty yardj- east
of the torse ears running lroui the Capitol to
Georgetown. Rent low. je f-''
OR SALE?100 ACRES OF HJfD at Belta
villo, k>0 acres at Contee'e, 50 acres at Laurel,
300 acres at Suvage, 16t> at Annapolis Junction,
luo acres at Jes?op's Cut, 160 at Hanover Switch,
45 acres near Eikridge Landing, 60 acrce^t nine
from Baltimore. All on the Washington Branch
Railroad. For terms and description, apmv to 31.
BANNON, 32 St. Paul a et,, Baltimoie, Md.
jfei-iB: .
FOR RENT?A large STORK: go(<i lopatiom for
cor fecttonery or ice cream salooni Inquire at
thest6r?. ^IOI street west. je6 l'a
ROOMS FOR RENT.?Comfortable and weli
f-.; mi shed Rooms at 450 12tfc Street, between
G and H sts. The location ieoae of the mostde
cirable in the city. ; v'r
pilOTOGPAPH AND AMBKCTIYPE GALLERY
For rent, me or the largest and best located G al
leries in Washington, with ail the modern 1m
provemeLts. None but firtt-cl&^s artist^ cf high
repuUtion in the art need apply. This is a rare
chonce fcr a good energetic operator witk fcome
capital. Applyoatbeppremisesttow&oo ^
5107th street. 3 doors south of
Odd Feiicws' Hall..
Terms cash, first month in advance. 5fcC-tt
0 RENT-An elesant HOU8E, w\th Vrown
Bteae tront, partially furaUhed, witn a^l raod
retary Cr-sse, togetner mtc large erick stably.
The preiaisei )?ot to be rented for a bcatdinv
heuse. For patticulara inquire cf Hen D. K.
SOMES on the premises, or Capt. GEORGE ELY,
Nc^.87^4H street. Poieesaioa given immediately,
ffO LET-A handsomely furbished HOCSB,
Jl the First Ward The who.e. or in suites Pos
session given the let ef Jc .y. Inquire at Star Of
fice, C address Mr. EVER, Georxetewn Feet Of
fice. Also, four large PARLORS, tot Gc-vernweat
offices. - ay ?-l m*
F. HELBERGERj^UCCEScOE-Tu
CITJ7EHS' AND MILITARY
.. KEECHANT TAILOE.
JUfrefateaw Houi (tarn E'twm tJ
-<vu
WANTS.
WANTED?Fira rood PLASTERERS. Ap?Ifr.
on 7th street, near D. Je
WANTE&-A CATERER at house No dSi.'G
11 street. between7th and 3th Thebest oft#-'
ferencps re<iuir??d. je 23 3t*
ANTED?A good SERVANT GIRL for gen
w
era! housework. Apply 473 D street. north
east corner ot 2d. jo 23-3t
117 ANTED?A smart white GIRL to take rare of
" aehild. Apply immediately at 379F*treet
north, between 8th an8 9th. Je23-3t*
WANTED?A WOMAN, to Cook, Wash, ana
Iron. Apply at No. 420 New York avenue,
between 13tli and Hth. je M'
11TANTED IMMEDIATELY. ? A gaod steady
11 BAR TENDER. Inquire at Canal Rf'tau
rant. No. 8,Market street, Georgetown, D. C.
je K-Stj^ _ |g|
WANTED?By? respectable woman, a SITU A
TION bs chambermaid. Good references
g'.ven if required. Willing to assist iu the waah
'?* and ironing. Addren* Box 15 Star Office. It*
117 ANTED.?At No. 511 E street, between 2<1
~~ and 3*1, a first elss, SERVANT to rook, wss'a
and iron None but tho.->e competent need applj,
Je 23 21*
WANTED ?A SITUATION fura i{irl of 16 to do
light ?or"s. A Good home more looVwi for
thaa wag* .-, Iai juire of Mrs. Kiliau, Si99 F street
?<earl2tb. je23 3t*
llrANTED?By h re-pectnble steady woman a
" SITUATION in a respectable family as nurse
find cehw-tTesp or chambermaid arid seamstress.
Can brine: srood referents i( required. Address by
iett?r a' thi- offl ~e to K. W. It*
WANTED?by two resectable WOMEN situa
tion^; one to cook, wash and irou. has no ob
jection to a restaurant; the other to do chamber
work. Apply at No. 183 H stieet. bet. 19th and
?Cth fits. je 23 It*
117ANTED-A good COOK. WASHERan.11 RON
* ? ER for a small family?one who will go a
short distance in the country during the warm
months. Applyat 1 "20 New York uvenuc, between
13th and 1 ftn streets. je 22-31*
WANTED?A competent MAN, to repair stoves.
None but those thoroughly acquainted in all
its branche-, need apply. To a man that will suit,
a first-clast situ&t'on i.- open.
fc 2S-3t SIBLEY k GUY, 322 D street.
WANTED TWO WHITE HKLPS-One as Cook,
11 and to assist, in tbe Washing, the other as
Chambermaid, for a family in Georgetown. Apply
to DR. THOMPSON, 51:2 11 street, between Id and
12a. m., or 3and 6 p. m. je23-3t*
IV^NTED-A WHITE GIRL, to do the g<meral
hotigfHrpjk, w-ho is a good washer and
ironer, tor a small family without children. Good
wages will be given to a competent person. A set
tled one would have the preference. Inquire at F.
DESFOSSE'S. French Baker. 3tt7 15th street,near
,the avern.e, from <0 to '4p'clock. ;e 23-'2t*
ANTED-A BOY at HARK & BROS.. No. 115
Penn. ay., bet. 19th and 2?tth sts. je 22-2t*
w
H
W
WANTED-Two good CARPENTERS to work
rn Inside work. Apply immediately at No.
4:24 Massachusetts avenue, near 7th st. je 2U-2t*
llrANTED? A sood WOM AN to assist in cookine.
" Good wage* will be *iven. Call at STRAT
TON'S Restaurant, corner Penna. ?v. and t'.th st..
ui> stairs. je 22-3t*
WANTED IMMEDIATELY ? A COLORED
COOK, to so a few miles in the country. Ap
ply at 322 E street, under Grover's Theatre.
je 22-21*
WANTED?A good WOMAN (white) to assist
with cooking. A c. Also, one to wash dishes
and make beds. Inquire at the Gosling House. 217
Penn. av.. between 12th and 13th sts. je .. 2t*
\\f ANTED? By & respectable young man. a SIT
11 IT ATION a.s Clerk in a Grocer> ^tori-. Well
recommended. Uad a long experience at the busi
ne-s. Address Box 31. Star office. je 22-3t*
ANTED?An OFFICE CLERK and BAR
KEEl'ER at the Central Hotel, southwe-t
cornei of Pennsylvania avenue and Si-ith street.
Good reference will Me required. jo 22-31*
WANTED?An horxwt healthy WOMAN with a
fresh brea*t of milk, to nurse an infant three
or four times a day. If she lives near us the child
can be sent to her house. Call at No. 534 H si.,
bet. 6th and 7tti. je 22-3t*
OUSE WANTED? In a central location, with
abont 10 or 12 rooms. Will buy lease and fur
niture. Apply to W. L. WALL A, Co., Anction and
Commission Merchants, south corner Penn. ave
nue and Oth street. je 22
ANTED?A good, steady GIRL, to do the
general housework of a small family. One
that will suit will tind a good home, good wages,
and prompt pav, bv applvingat the Star Office. Box
No. 31. je 22 31*
WANTED-A wood CATERER at N>. 132 G
street, between 7th and Sth streets. None
need appl> without the best of reference.
FURNISHED ROOMS for r.nt. at 132 G street.
Single or in suits. Suitable for Offices. For gen
tlemen only. The house is being titled "P with
w.'iter in rooms. Path rooms. See. je22-2t*
ANTED^X competent DRUG CLERK. Ref
erences required. Apply at the corner of 3d
and Pennsylvania avenue. je 21-31*
ANTED-A SITUATION as first-rate French
cook. Inquire at the corner oi F aud 7th sts.,
confi ctionery store. je 21-.".t*
OUSE PAINTERS WANTED?Five sood hands
atT. A. BROWN'S PaintShop, No. 19, Louis
iana avenue, between 43^ and6th streets. High
est wage- given. je 21-3t*
Wf ANT"ED ? Several trood CARPENTER?, to
" whom good wages will be given. Apply to
II. WING ATE, Congress street, Georgetown. l?e
tween 7 and 9 p. m. je 21-3L*
SUBSTITUTE WANTED ?An e!i?ibl?? Sub.<rti
P tute wanted for the District; one not sub ectto
?ira!t. Apply to THOMAS KLSSELL.U94 K St.,
near IPh. j- 21 -3t*
117 ANTED-BODY 8ERVANT (colored) to wait
11 on a wounded officer. He mast be active and
?'xperie!iced. Only tho<e who can brins the best
of references need apply, northwest corner of F
and l>th sts^ y 81 Iw
PRACTICAL FARMER TOT VKE CHARGE
of and work a farm nine miles from A\ *siiin^'
ton wanted. Also, a Farui Laborer. The highest
prices will he paid. References required. Apply
to No. 43 Dunbarton str< et, (ieorgctowu, D. C.
je 21-eoOt*
ANTED?1,000 LADIES to c.jtue and bnv
the camc number of Embroidered Yokes and
Sleeves, B?nds and Wrai'pers.. We have r?duc"d
the price one fourth, andnow offer them cheap'T
than ever. PRINCE.
je 21-tf 331 F st., opposite Patent Office.
WANTED?BOARD, with ROOM, from the 1st
July, for a gentleman and his wife, in a pri
vate familr. or where there are but few boarders,
in a locality convenient to the Treasury Depart
ment. Address A. J. B., Star office, or through
the post office, care Comptroller of the Cur
rency. je 21 3t:"
in fiOOD (. KANITE CUTTERS WANTED at
the Ch?-tnut Street Bridge. Wage." 53 p'-r
day. I'a^ every two week-.
CLARK, McCRANN A KENNEDY.
je 2i'-2tv Contractors, l'hila'lelpiiia.
IITANTED?Two good MEN. who havea g' neril
?? knowledge of running and attending the
machinery ol a well regulated planing and rawing
mill. Apply at the comer of 13th and C streets,in
the city of Washington, D. C.
Je 20-lw N.C. DRAPER CO.
WA N T E D?SECOND HAND FURNITURE.
Aho. MIRRORS. CARPETS, BEDS, BED
DING. and HOUSEFU RNTSHING GOODS of every
description. R. BUCHLY. 428 7th street,
Je8-t? beWeen Gand II. east side.
tn AAA LADIES WANTED TO CALL AT
DU.UUU PRINCE'S Stamping Depot, 3?1 F
etreet, opposite Patent Office, and get their Stamp
ing, 8ntching, Pinking and Embroidery done. As
there are other Richards in the field, ladies better
look out that they come to Prince's, who is the
only practical hand in the city. Be sure you go to
F street, opposite Patent Office. mh 4
FLUTING,
FLUTING!
WANTED,
Every lady in the District to know that I hare,
at considerable expense, bad bui It a very elegant
machine for Fluting or Crimping DreRsee, &.?.
Dressmakers and others can have any kind of goods
Crimped at short notice, in as food style, and as
cheap as in any othercity. Ladies, remember thia
is the only machine in town, and done at the only
place to get stamping done. 381 F street, oppo
site Patent Office, Stamping and Machine Stitch
ing Depot. ' myS
YV
PERSONAL.
HDR. J. II. THOMPSON
AS Reinr/v^d from No. *27 4 north F to 512 II
street, one door vest of 7th st.
Office hours, 10 to 12 a. m.: 2 to 5 p. h., .te23-lm*
CA I T1 ON .-Having bt?n informed that SEB AS
TION BANGERP has odered for sale, Lots No,
13. y?. 15,16,17,18, and 19, in Square Nq .%>, and
Lots No. y, 1'', 34. 35, ami S7, in sub-division of
Square No. in the City of Washington, D. C.
All perse ns are hereby cautioned that the pretend
ed ownership of said LANGERT U> j^aid properly
is illegal, and thai the purchai-er will he involved
in liquation without any poaoible ?rouud of suc
ces, JOHN MILLER.
Washington, D. C., Ju? e2i. 1?6*, >e 23-3t*
IRS. L. SMITH, an excellent fc'airroyan+ and
I Test Medium, 252 FourSh street, flvedoofs
above I street, examines diseases, heals by mag
netism. sees yocrdead and living friends, tea;
character, get" names, reads the future, has great
sympathy lix the adiicted. Hours trom Id a. m. to
by. m. . , , je 10 2w*
T?0 THE POOR AND ITS' FORTUNATE -Oon
1 saltation gratis froia 11 to 12 lu. Medicines
withoutchargas
DR. PECHTTNGER,
Formerly 8arge?tp,in charge in the Aust*r?p and
ItaMsn army Int^rtrs' the public of Washington
that he has just arrived from Paris, and devotes
his attention to tbe treatment ol all kind? of dis
eases. Particular attention to females and private
diseases. He converses in Eag-ish, French, Ger
man. Spanish and Italian lauguages. His diplo
mas from the most celebrated university of Europe
h*tg In his cmi-f, Penn. avenue, 50-2, near 3d
street Offirt hcurs, 9 to 11 a. m.; 4 to 6 p. m.
jf 7-flfr ?. ? ?
f\ UERYf?Who has th? largest assortment of
yC.pattsrc Stamping? JJ|ne js the only prac
tical person tiat Stands? who h?ath? largest
number of hands at Embroidery? Who has tbe
finest stock of Embroideries. Bralte, & ei. a*i who
is the only person hi the District that does Fluting
for ladies dresses^
?TPBINC?? 3?1 ? 8*RlOT,i?g .
where ladteacanMlMiCteaaM^OO caciee patterns ;
for any hini?f work* and where they can get ANY
PATTERN stamped. Having atampad for 80, VM
ladies Is proof that he knoww hts bastiMs. ladies
5whe do nof vadtUair goodi'*??U*4, MU^mped
Wis they shonld be-,?e-to theealf persodU'tbi ttty
?ho dobs good whrr.T ir>?- no. f *'-? ~Y
FLUTING f FhUTLNU I FlUTlNfrf! I i
. The (My mhrkiki la to#n niw in operatic*.
Ilutiag3?aa*aw4asian??J|wk oreUewhare.,
> mrtXi (WTJl F sL-o?*>. app?m? *aMtt 0*?#, 5
AUCTION SALES.
j<" ???r Awil>? >tlti m firat pf.
THIS ArTIENOON API? TO-MORROW
B1 J. 0. MoGUIRR A 00.. Auctioneer.
THM* S*ai?? houses and lots on south
?t&m!Vaotw kbn 81xth AND8BV ru
CHANCERY SALEOF IMPROVED RIAL
.vPc^.*?VVUd*,c,>f of th# 8n?r#m? Court of
the District of Colombia pasaed on the 26ih day of
Ma>, IBM. in an equity cause, (No. 217> wherein
Jrsepb H. Skinner and ethers are conBlainan-a
and John! Hall defendant, the subscriber will,
on THURSDAY, the 2Jd day of June instant at
?'j o'clock in the afternoon, on the premises. offer
foT sale at Public Auction, tothe highest bidder.
Lot No. 6 nl the east half of Lot No. 7. in Sauare
876, in thi? city. The lots are adjacent nod front
od X 8treet south. between Sixth and Seventh
streets east, running t ack to South Carolina are
n?e. and ire improved by three frame houses.
The termaof sale are : One-third cash: the ra
mainder in equal instalments in three and six
months after the day of aale. The notes of the
purchaser, with approved security, will ba
taken for the deferred payments.
It the terma of sale are not complied with with
in fire daystbereafter, the truotee will re sell the
property at the risk and coat of the defauting
purchaser.
Oonbeyancea and atampa at the cost ofthe pur
chaser. ROBERT M. BEALE. Truatee.
je7-3tawCwAda J. C MoGUIRK ACQ. Auc??.
gY GREEN A WILLIAMS, Auctioneers.
A BRICK HOUSE FOR SALE.
On THU RSLAY. the 24th instant, on the premi
sea at 6 o'clock p m.,will be aold at public auc
tion, part of Lot numbered 22, in Square 367, im
proved by a three story Brick Houae containing 8
room*. Possession tat July. Thia property is act
uated on Kith street west, between N and O north.
Terma: One-third cash; balance in 6 an 12
months, with intereal, secured by a deed of trust ob
the premises.
Stamps and conveyances at the expense of pur
chaser
If terms of sale are not complied with in 5 days
the property will be resold at the expense of the
purchaser after 5 days notice in the Star
jo 13-d GREEN A WILLIAMS, Aucfs.
J. C. McGUIRE A CO., Auctioneers.
PEREMPTORY SALE oF BUILDING LOTS ON
H STREET NORTH. BETWEEN FIFTH AND
SIXTH STREETS EAST.
On THURSDAY AFTERNOON. June 231. at 7
o'clock, on the promises, we shall sell Lota No. 1,
2 and 3. in Uhlratn's subdivision of square No. r<*i,
fronting each 17 feet 6 inches on H street north. at
the corner of Sixth street east, and extending buck
80 feet to an alley.
Also. Lot No. 6, in Laner'e subdivision of square
No. 77G, fronting 17 feet H inehes on north II street,
between 3d and 4th street* east, and running back
85 feet to an alley.
Terms '?ash.
Conveyancing at the cost of the purchaser.
Je2C-d {Rep.l J. C. McGUIRE A Co., Anrta.
J^Y J. C.McGLIRE A CO., Auctioneers,
DESIRABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY AT PUB
LIC AUCTION.
On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, June 23. at 6
o'clock, on the premises, we shall sell Lots No I
and 16. in Square numbered N"J, situated at the cor
ner of north L atreet and ,r>th street east, fronting
1< 5 feet 1 inch on north L ttreet and 167 feet 9
inches on 5th street east, improved by a new two
story and basement brick dwelling houae, contain
ing8rooma, with cellar; stabling for burses and
cows, wagon-house. with large hay loft, and other
out buildings.
The grounds art laid out with choice fruit trees,
grapes. Ac., and, with a small expense, could bo
converted into a fine summer resort and public
garden.
Terms: One-third in cash; the residua in 6,
12 and 18 months, with intereat, aecured by a
deed of trnst on the premises.
%JT Early possesion given.
Conveyances and stamps at the coat of the pur
chaser.
jelS-d [Rep.l J. C. McGUIRE A CO., Ancts.
UY J. 0. McGUIRE A CO., Auctioneers.
LARGE AND WELL-FINISHED DWELLING
HOUSE ON G 8TRERT NORTH. BETWEKN
21ST AND ?*JD STREETS WEST, AT PUBLIC
SALE.
On THUR8DAY, June 2.3d. at 6 o'clock, on the
Rremises. we shall sell part of Lot 15. in Square
o. 80, fronting V> feet on G street north, between
21st and .3d street* west, and running back 128 feet
8,'t inches, together with the improvements, con
sistinjj of a well-built and finished three-story
Brick Dwelling Houae, with two-story Brick
Building, with Marble Mantelft, Water and Gaa,
and finished in the mostsuperior manner through
out; cellars under the whole building.
Immediate possession will be given.
Terma: One-third in cash: the remainder In six
and twelve months, with interest, 6?cured by a
deed of trust.
Title indisputable.
Conveyances attbe cost of the purchaser.
The House iawell furnished, whioh may be taken
at a fair valuation. _
jel 4-fl J. C. McGUIRE A CO ,_Auct*^_
JJ Y W. L. WALL A CO., Aucta.
BLACKSMITH SHOP AT AUCTION.
On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, June 23, at 3
o'clock, we will aell at the Blacksmith shop'con
nected with the stable of Thomaa Clark, on C
street, above 14th street, the effacta of a Black
smith shop, and the shop for rent.
Terms cash.
je 22-d W. L. WALL A Cn.,Auots.
|^Y J. C. McGUIRE &C0., Auctioneers.
CATALOGUE BALI OF~VALUABLE COLLEC
TION OF MILITARY. SCIENTIFIC, AND MIS
CELLANEOUS BOOKS.
On THURSDAY and FRIDAY EVENINC.8,June
23d and 24th. we ahall sell, commencing at half-past
seven o'clock each day at our Auction Rooms, the
Library of the late Gen. J. (J. Totten, Chief Engi
neer U. 8 Army, comprising over one thousand
Volumes of rare and Valuable Military, Scientific,
and Miscellaneous Works.
Terms cash.
Catalogues may be obtained on application to the
Auctioneers.
Capt. W. 0. TEMPLE, U.S. N. Executor.
je.lO-eod J. C. McGUIRE A- Oo.. Aacts.
jJ?Y WM. B. LEWIS A CO., Auctioneers.
STOCK OF B00K8. STATIONERY, Ac., AT
THURSDAY. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY EVEN
INGS next, at our store, No.3u7 Pa. avenue, be
tween Otli and loth its., at 7,'i o'clock, we shall sell
the whole stock of a Cook and Fanoy Store,among
which are 8iO vol. of New Booka, soiue200 Photo
graphic Albums, ditferent styles, lots of Stationery
and fancy goods, splendid l<>t of Engravings
Framed. Paintings, Ae.
_jie 22 -t [Chrun) W. C. LEWIS A CO.. Anfta.
J^Y WM. L. WALLA CO.. Auctioneers.
U. B. M ARSH AL'S S A LB OF SCHOONERINDI AN
AND CARGO.
In virtue of a decree issued from the Clerk's Of*
fice of the Supreme Court ofthe District of Col
nmi'ia. holding a District Court, and to me direct
ed, I will expos# to public sale, for cash, at thefoofc
of Sixth street Wharf,on the Potomac river, in the
the City of Washington, D. C.,on FRIDAY, the
2ith ilny of June, latil, commencing at ]! o'clock
a. ni.?
The SCHOONER INDIAN, her Tackle, Apparel,
and Furniture.
AL?o.
12 Pigs; a lot of Chickens,
1 bag of 8alt; 1 barrel of flour,
1 Ham: a lot of Cigars,
Lot of Beef; Mackerel and Suga:,
2Compasses- Sextants.
Lot of Charts; 2 Spyglasses,
Lot of Soap; lot of Brooms.
1 small Glass.
Also, immediately after the sale of the above, I
will sell?
The 8CH00NER MALINDA, her Takle. Apnarel
and Furniture,for cash, and 1 barrel Whisky.
WARD H. LAMuNjU. S. Marshal. D. C.
je 18-d per WM.L. WALL A CO , Aucts.
|JY C. R, L. CROWN, Auctioneer.
We will aell, on FRIDAY MORNING, June 25.Ii,
at in o'clock, at Riley'a wharf?
2 Masts, a lot of Brooms and Gafta, lot of Blocks,
Ac.
ALSO,
2 Sails in good order.
Terms caah.
Je22 tt? C. R. L. CROWN A Co.. AuctS.
JJY J. C. McGUIRE A CO..Auctioneers.
FURNITURE AND eTfICTS OF A FAMILY
DECLINING HOUSEKEEPING.
On FRIDAY MORNING, June 24th, at the resi
dence of I. B. Bloss, Esq., corner istn and lets.,
we shall aell the Furniture and Eflects, comprls
iug?
Excellent Rosewood Case Piano Forte,
Mahogany Parlor Chairs, Rockers,
Marble-top Center and other Tables,
Cane and Wood seat Chairs.
Three ply and other Carpets,
Brussels Stair Carpet, Rods and Eyes,
Bedstead*,Bureaus. Washstands,
Wardrobes, Hair and other Mattreasea,
Bolsters and Pillows. Window Shades,
Mahogany Dining Tables. Refrigerator,
China. Glass and Crockery Ware,
Cooking and other Stoves.
Terma caah.
Je 13-d J. C. McGUIRE & Co., Auct's.
ALE OF CONDEMNED HORSES.
s
Wax Dkpaktmiht, Cavxlxt Buxbjc, J
Office of Ciiitf Ouantrrr.astav, J>
Wmshineton, D. C.% June 15,1864. S
Will be sold at public aoetion, to the highest
bidder, at Giesboro Depot, on FRIDAY, the 24th
instant, beginning at 10 o'clock a. m., from ene
hundred (100) to one hundred and fifty {150)
HORBB0.
These horses have been eondemned as unfit for
th<e cavalry service of the Array, For road and
farm purposes many good bargains may be had.
Horsee aold singly.
r"m' D' '? mt*$2B?8 A. KIN.
je 16-td Lt. Col and 0, Q. M.Cav. Bureau.
J AS. C. McGUIRE It CO., Auctioneers.
TRUSTEE'S SALE OV*NIKB BUILDING LOTS
1T^'e?''8T at thk oornerof
On WEDNESDAY AfTERWOON, JuTy Wth, at
ii-i o'clock, on the premiaea, by virtue of a died of
:rnt, dated May 7th. 1867, and duly recorded In
-ibei j7A. No. 133, foiioa g et bm., we shaU
?ell all of Lot No 6 in Square Ho. 6?Tnronti?g 140
feet on First street west, at the corner of south D
street, and running back SO feet, subdivided into 8
lots 15jt80 and ona?ot2px?0.
Conveyances at tfca eoat of the puMbscer.
. A caah payment off Jo on each lot will be required
? *** HORATIO N. GILBERT.'Trustee.
Je &d fc. WsOUIBE A to. Aucti.
rm xnr Mtwt arruu ^
f R A W HATS ^
J" LOOKW?? A- CO.'S,
l?t Vai^ r?. ?r? Wfc ULi HU
AUCTION SAXiBB.
fctvrk days.
JJT GREEN A WILLIAMS, Auctioneers.
TWO-STORY and attic frame house
WITH BUCK BACK BUILDING. AND LOT
ON 13TB STREET. BETWEEN NORTH H
AND I STREETS, A+ AUCTION.
Oa FRIDAY tbe 24th iu?t., at 6 o'clock p m.,we
shall Mil in front of tbe premises. part l.ot No. *
in square No. MO, with the improvements, oomisl
ins of a two story and atUc trine bouse with
brick tack buildin*, containing eight g?.o<i ro?Mi.
The above property Isia * good neighborhood,
making it a good (treatment for any one wishlag
to purchase a private residence.
Terms: One half rash. balance in (, 12 and H
mouth?, for note* bearing interest and seoared by
a deed of trust on the premises.
All conveyancing and revenue stamps at tbe rest
of tbe purchaser.
Je iC-a GRE1N A WILLIAMS. A net* _
I^V GREEN A WILLIAMS. Anctloneera.
j FOUR HANDSOME BUILDING LOTS FRONT
1 IiG^N north e, between fikst and
SfcOOND STRFETS WEST. AT AUCTION.
| On I RID, tbe 24th instant, we shall sell, ia
? fr"ntcf the premises, at <5 o'clock p m., the fol
j lowing Bniiding Loin in Kibbey's subdivision of
Square S71, being Lots Nov B.2S. 26 and ft, in Mil
, Square. each baring a front on north R atreet of ?
I feet and contain 2,7"" square feet. On t*?of ?a?*
lot? there are brick foundations. All run baca t*
1 a wide alley.
Tbe ab<ve described property ia b? aati'ully eii
ated and handsome building site*
Term* One-third in cash: balance in 6. li and
IS months. for Dotei bearing intereat from day
of sale. A deed given an! a deed of trust taisa
All conveyancing, inc.uding stamps, a; coat ?C
pu*ebaser.
? 1M will bo requi-ed on each'ot when knock**
eff. Title indisputable.
je 13-d GREEN A WILLIAMS. Aue**
DT J. C. McGUIRK A CO., Auctioneera.
LARGE BALE OF~BUILDING LOTS.
On FRIDAY AFTERNOON. June 24th, At
o'clock, on the premises. we shall n il the wboie
of Square 1S3. fronting respectively on IFth and
19th streets west, and north R and S streets, tbe
whole subdivided into m desirable Building Lot*
running back to alleys.
Terms : One-thir t in cash; tbe remainder in ft and
12 montha.wlth interest, secured by a dead of lr??t
on tbe premises.
Cost of conveyance* at tbe expense o' purekaae-.
IVA payment of I2U on each tot will be require!
at the sale.
je 18-d | Bep.1 J. 0. McGUlBE A CO., Are'.s,
|^Y J. 0. MeGUIRE A CO., Auctioneers.
| CHANCERY SALE OfTaLUAELE PROPKRTV
ON G 8TREET NORTH, OPPOSITE THE PAT
1 ENT OFFICE.
On FRIDAY AFTERNOON. Jn?e M. at8 o'doelr.
i on tbe premises, by virtue of a decree of tbe Ba
preme Court of the District of Colam'ria, sitting in
I chancerv, passed in a certain cause, whafein Wk
i W., Georglania C.. and Eveliae O. Mac3ill are
complainauts. and Etnilv MaiGill and Winbeld 8
MarGilland Richard Butt are defendant*. (N? 1Q?
equity.) passed May 16.1*64,1 shall sell tbe west
cart cf Lot No. 14, in square No. 455, fronting i
1 feet on north G street. between ittb and 7th streets
! west, running bsck that width to tbe rear nf the
lot, together with tbe improvement*, consisting of
a tao-story Brick Back Building.
j Terms: One-half in cash; the remainder in s'x
ano twelve months, with Interest, secured by the
purchaser's notes with approved endorsement.
> If the terms of sale are not complied with withia
i five days thereafter, the trustee reserves the right
to re sell on one week's notice iu the Nallot a* I r>
telligencer.
' Conveyances and stamrs at tli<? eost of tbe pur
chaser WM. W. MatGILL, Trustee,
i je ltd J. C. MrGUlRE A CO.. Auct*.
' |?Y J. C. MCGCIRE A CO., Auctionaera.
TRUST EE'8 BALE OF~LOTON NORTH f ST ,
i BETWEEN (iTH AND 7TII STREETS EAST
On FRIDAY AFTERNOON. Jun" 24tu, at 6
o'clock, on the premises, by virtue of a deed cf
trust, dated April 4*-b, l-*w?, and duly recorded in
Liber J. A. 8,. No. 192. folios 343, et seq.,one of th?
land records for Washington County, U. C , I shn I
sell, the most eastern fifty four feet from front to
rear of Lot numbered thirteen, (13.) in Square
numbered eight hundred and fifty-eight, (Sih,?
fronting on north I street. betwet-n Sixth and se?
euth streets east, and running ba:k to u 3U-foot al
ley.
; Terms: one-half cn?h. the remainder in sii
? months, with interest, secured by a deed of tru-t
! on the premises.
! T1108.J. FIBHER,Trustee.
I my.24-2awAds J C. sfcGUIRE A 00.. Auctg,
WM. L. WALL A CO., Ativts.
At the Horse Beiaar, UMig. av?&a?
BALE OF I10R8ES.CABRIAGES. HARNESS, Ac.
, On SATURDAY MORN ING neit, June V. com
tnencing at 10 o'clock, we will sell at the baiM
j and Repository, ^m^nsm^^bout?
. Including *
A pair of very Stylish Mares, kind iu Haraes*
I Top Buggy and Harness, sold lor the waut of U"S.
AT.SO,
Other Horses, a description at sale.
i ALSO,
A large assortment of desirable new and moat
band Carriages, Wagons, Harness. Ac.
Terms cash.
je22 ICbron] W. L WALL A CO., Auots.
gY J. C. McGl'IRJ A CO.. Auctioneers.
BUILDING LOT ON NORTH G 8TRFET. PH
TWESN NORTH CAPITOL AND 1ST STREET
WEST.
On SATURDAY AFTERNOON. June IS, at
o'clock, on tbe premises, we shall sell part c f Lot
No. 14, in 8quare No. 624, fronting 16 feet or north
G street, between North O?pitol street and 1st st.
west, and running back 175 feet3 inches to a 3f foot
alley.
Terms: One-third cash: the remainder ia My,
and twelve months,witb interest, secoredbya dee*
of tru6t on the premises.
Conveyances at the cost of the purchaser,
je 15-d J. C. MeGUIRE A Co., AuoVs
?-TH*;ABONE 8ALB 18 CNA\OIDABI.T
postponed until SATURDAY, Jont 2ith, sane
hour and place.
je 13 d J. C. McGL'IRE A CO.. Accts.
B1
gY J. 0. MoGUIRJ A 00., Auctioneers.
TRtJBTEl'S SALEOF"rEAL ESTATE CORNE*
OF PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE AND 13TB
STREET EAST.
On SATURDAY AFTERNOON. June 2r.th,at?-;
o'clock, on the premises, by virtue of a deed of
trust dated Marcb HI. 1864. and duly recorded Id
Liber No. 31. folios 12 et seq.. one of the laad rec
ords for Washington county, D. D.. 1 shall sell Lot
No. 1. in square south of square No. l.f |*?. situate.?
at tbe corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 13th
street east
Terms: One-half cash: b?lauce in three and sia
months, secured by deed of t'ust. taf to be paid
on the ground at tne time of sale. And tie trus
tee reserves the right to resell, after four inser
tions in tbe Evening Stai, at the risk of defaulting
purchaser in the cost of the sale, not being com
plied with in five days after the day ol sale.
Conveyances and stainos at eost of purchaser
GEO. C. B MITOHELl . Trustee
Je 14 d J. C. MeGUIRE A CO. AaeU
|^Y J. C. MeGUIRE A CO., Auctioneers.
VALUABLE LEA8 EUOLD JIU1LDINGS, STOCK.
AND TOOLS AT PUBMC SALE*
On MONDAY AFTERNOON Juner. at 6^6'elk,
on the premises, we shall -ell, the Lease (Wb>.b
has four years to run,) together with theimpro ve
mi nts, consisting of a Brick Building with Stablen
in the rear, used as a horset-h.ieiue e.-tabiishment,
with the 8tock and Tools, No. ;i40 E street, be -
tween Twelfth and Thirteenth street-*. The msin
building on E street is 27 feet 8 inches by feet,
the lot 28 feet by 8* feet 9 inches. The premise*
front in full view of Pennsylvania avenue nu'l *re
desirable for any manufacturing business. Aiu
investment it will pay well. $70 per month bein^
ofiered for it on a Lease; but as the owner is aloct
to leave the city he prefers to selt.
Terms cash.
je 21 d J. 0. MoGUIRl A CO.. Auet*.
gY J. C. MeGUIRE h CO., Auctioneers.
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF~THHEE STORY BRIGS
DWELLING HOUSE AND LOT ON NINTH ST.
WEST, BETWEEN O AND P8TREFT8NORTH.
On TUESDAY AFTERNOON. June 28. at 6 o'c.k.
on the premises, by virtue of a deed of trust
September 23d, 1861, and duly recorded in Liber N".
C.T. No. 2ana folios 1, et seq., and ofth? Laoi
Recc rds of Washington county, D. C.. 1 eha'.i sell.
Lot No. 9 ia Crittenden's sub division of Square
S98, fronting J? feet on Ninth street west, betveea
O and P streets north, running back 94 feet 4 inches
to a public alley and improved by a th-ee story
Brick Dwelling House containing two ba*enaen*
rooms, saloon parlor, wide hall, and three cham
bers, with wooasbed, Ac., in the rear.
Terms cash , ...
Conveyances at cost of the purchaser.
THOMA8 S BURR, Trustee'
je.g dts J. O MoGUIRE A CO ? Aact*
gY WM. B. LEWIS A CO.. Auctloneere.
C HEAT BALES OF rTrE AND VALUABLE
BOOKS. AUTOGRAPHS, ENGRAVINGS,
PAINTINGS. Ac . AC . AT AUCTION.
WEDNESDAY EV.EN ING. June 15. at 7^ o'cln.
at Mr. A. Hunter's Rooms, over the Bank of Wash
ington, we shall sell, all of Mr. Hunter's stock of
Rare and Valuable Books, Magacinea, L*w Htat-e
Papers. Exploring Expeditions. Crimean Reeerts.
Annual Debates of Congress, Dictionaries. Mi*:e.
lateous. Religious Ac., with Coins. Curiosities.
Autographs. Rare Plaster Busts, Fainting*, amoay
which a valuable Picture of Jupiter, Ac., by Oor
reggio. Also, Secretaries,Book Cases, Shelving,
T Sales'will'be coutinued TUESDAY a-il WED
NESDAY EVENINGS, nntil all are Sold, aa th?
ro??is mnst be yaoaUw ?**? "fly day
Catalogues of ^ lots ready three day J before
each mle Bock* can be e#ea at any time,
" ?"f IpSop.) W. B. LEWIS A CO., Acet*
lb? GEEEN a WILLIAMS. Aactioneer*.
AUCTION SALE OF "SbUiEHOT.D PDRNI
TURK ON D 8TREET. BETWEEN 13TH AN?
13* STREETS. SODTM BIDE OF P JINN A.
On MONDAY, the Mtb instant.at Hko'eleak a. as ?
we shall sell, at tbe residence of a centleaaaa de
clining housekeeping, yir:
Sook\S*ef"Wf r *robe?,*Dres?fng BertSwi.
Bedsteads, Wash Standaand ornaraenU
Mattresses and other Bedding.
Carpet. Crockery and ? [see Were.
Slot kitcSnraqSai&i;'and maay other a?t.rl?s
UWgm*tm? A ^WUXLAMfl. W.
J ? * ? -uu(*M?a taama
ja22GRmxa A wn.Liawn. A.ac-.s
Tbe hoosi i(i for reat on moderate tesunt# Fen
pssion given immediately. Inquire of klWpr#*
te*.. . ivr -t-.- .
the ll& atMat wharf Appi* 'at Tree nafl
Loft, wear the wharf, of BARN Ei A
jQD-aw' *
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