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FOR RENT

II A comfortable two-story BRICK HOUSE,
1911 on Water street, near the residence Of JOS.
Harris, Esq. well calculated for genteel family,
having seven rooms. To a good tenant the
rent will be low, and possession given forth with
Apply to SAM'L LINDSAY.
nov 81
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The Hon. JOHN NJ. CLAYTON Of Delaware ~,
given notice that he intends to resign l'i' 'e
the Senate Of the u. S. early in January heA"
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TO RENT.

"A The BRICK HOUSE, next to Mr.. James
G1 Norris, on Prince, between Fairfax and
Union streets, at present occupied by Mr.. John
Morgan. Possession can be given Gath Decem-
Der. JOSIAH H. DAVIS.
nov 81
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partment, II may DC Sdieiy SaiSuio'eu 49, 49,,
ont any reliance upon an increase in the gross
y. mount of hostages, the revenues Of the depart
ment will exceed its expenditures, during tne
ensuing calendar year, to the amount OF $2'o'-
900.
From careful estimate il may be anticlpat-
ed with entire confidence, that, before the Close
of the year 1885, the whole balance OF aeo'
against the department will be extlngulsneo. 49,,
No part of this debt was contracted upon the
credit of the Treasury nor upon any other ere.
dit or authority than that OF the department
alone. It was never regarded by either OF the
parties i'm the character of debt oil the Govern
ment. but mere expedient to anticipate tne
resources Of the department., based upon 'ie
credit of those resources alone. Inc "ledIi' "
its LIQUIDATION, within reasonable time, were d.
ways within the legal control OF the heaa o. .'e
40 nartment and no other means have, at any
time been sought or desired by the department..
In nv report Of November, 1883,
the expense for Transporting the
mail. and for incidentals, from
July 1, to December 81, 1888, was
estimated at Stool,off
We was s'''"' ~ 1,O6l, les 81
v.rv;,o from the estimate only 4i4 IA
The nett proceeds Of hostages for
the year ending seth June, 1884,
were then estimated at S2,o5',4 lo OF
The actual nett proceeds of postag-
for that year were l,9Z1,o44 A
Falling below the estimate by the ~.
sum OF loS,'oo 81
1888
Thus it appears that the expenses of the de-
partment have not essentially varied from the
estimates, but the net revenue arising from post
ages has fallen short Of the estimate then made
more than 100000 dollars This is believed
to be, in a very considerable degree, attribute
| BILE to the great increase of free letters. The
progressive increase of population naturally
| brings with il an accumulation OF business IN
the Executive offices, which tends in some mea
sure, to increase their correspondence; and, ir
addition to this, law passed in March 1888
extending to members of Congress the privilege
of Thanking during the whole recess. Every
other year the session Of Congress is protractec
TO a much greater length than in the alternate
wear when q Congress terminates. The eXpcn
ses for the delivery of free letters, at two cent:
each, have always amounted to a much greater
sum during the year when the session IS pro
tracted, than during the alternate year. nc
make a fair comparison between the amount
free letters before and after the extension OF the
Thanking privilege, it is necessary to take two en-
tire wears. Thus, the allowance to postmaster:
for the delivery of free letters for the two years
ending July 80, 1882, (before the extension wa:
$40, $50 IS
For the two years, ending July l,
1884, (after the extension,) it was 54,loS &c
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And the increase OF Tree
within the last two years has actu.
ally cost the department $253,6Ol 50
Which is more than equal to the balance OF
debt at this time existing against the depart
ment
Estimates have been obtained from several OF
the executive Offices, of the amount Of their
official correspondence carried on through the
Post Office establishment under the ranking
privilege Of the officers by whom 1t is conduct
ed; and it appears that, from the Departments
of State, Treasury, War, and Navy, including
the sub officers of the Treasury and Navy, the
official correspondence by mail on which no
postage is paid, is estimated to be equal to
3, 6s5 235 single free letters in year; and that
by far the greater proportion OF them are sent
the full distance for which the highest rate OF
postage would be chargeable. The average
postage on those letters if not free, it is believ-
ed, would be not less than ISL cents each, whlch
would amount to $503, ASH Sc.
This estimate is exclusive OF the Offices Of the
Attorney General, Commissary General, In
spectors General, Quartermaster General, Pay
master General, and Superintendent Of the Pa
tent Office, all Of whom have the privilege OF
frankIng. 1t is also estimated, that the number
of free letters passing under frank OF members
of Congress amount to 5000 day during the
session. If the correspondence OF the ofhces
above mentioned, which are not embraced IN
the estimate, and the hostages fairly estimated
which would be chargeabe on the correspond :.
ence of members of Congress, if not free, should
be added to the statement it is believed that the
annual amount Of free letters would not fall
short Of million Of dollars, exclusive OF the
correspondence of the Post Office Department
ITSELF This is an annual contribution by this
department Of the Government.
Though the amount Of revenue arising from
hostages for the year ending June 80, 1884, did
not equal the estimate, yet there was consd-
cradle increase above the amount Of the pre-
ceding year.
The gross amount of hostages for
the year ending June 80, 1888,
was SS,olo,ooo 81
il was 1888, FOG 81
Making an increase in the gross
amount OF Zu|,loo ~
The nett amount Of hostages, after
deducting commissions to post
masters, and the contingent ex-
penses Of their offices, was, for
the year ending June 80, 1888. $1,790, 254 IS
For the year ending June 80 1884,
it was l,927,644 A
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WHEAT, &C.

WHEAT, &C.
II CONTINUE to pay the highest Cash price
Il for Wheat, delivered at the TriadeIphia
Mills, OF in Alexandria, | wish to purchase
Rye and Flaxseed at my Store, on Union, be-
tween King and Prince streets.
nov24 SAMUEL LINDSAY.
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SUPERIOR CHEWING TOBACCO.
10y BOXES, pound Jumps, w. Morgans
Il brand, said to be of rery finest quality
just received per schooner Virginia, from Rich
mond, and for sale by
nov IL National IntelIigencer law3w]
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s13,6o1 SO

or payment for the delivery Of 6sO,O9 free let
tiers more than were delivered during the two
proceeding years; but no allowance is made for
the delivery Of free letters at post offices where
the postmaster's commission exceeds $500
quarter. If the same proportion of free letters
is delivered at Offices where no allowances for
them are made to postmasters, as at the smaller
Offices, then the increase since the ranking pri-
vilege was extended, is equal to 100000 free let
tiers more than what were delivered within the
same period of time prior to that extension
The postage on each Of these letters, il not free
would be from six cents to two dollars. The
average. it is believed, would not be less than
twenty-five cents EACH exclusive OF the post
masters commission. IL estimated at this ave-
rage, they would amount to $4,000 90
To this, add the allowance actually
made for their delivery 1851 SO
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330,969 09
s2,03l 81
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eO9.O2s 43

Making together the sum OF Sao,soS os
On the same day, the balances OF
bank deposites in favor OF the de-
partment constituting the amount
of cash on hand, amounted to s2,oSl 81
Making the actual balance OF the
accounts with banks, against the
department on the Lat Novem-
Der, 1884, 24e,9S1 10
The contracts for the southern section, IN
GLIDING the States Of Virginia, North Carolina,
South Carolina, and Georgia, and the Terrific
~ Of Florida, which will expire with the cur
rent year, have been renewed, to take effect
from the LIST Of January next on such terms as
will effect an annual saving from the amount
now paid for transportation in that section of
about $4,000 90
Additional retrenchments have al
so been made in the expense OF
transportation, subsequent to my
last report to the amount OF .,oo, ~,
about "S'o0o w
Making, together, an annual saw
ing, rom ''' $4,000 90
From the savings thus effected, together with
tbs current excess of revenue in favor OF the de-
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Documents accompanying the Prssidenf' Me''os
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Debilitated Females!

Ot Inc
i community, have been long successful treated
by the administration Of the Aromatic Pills. originally
prescribed and compounded Ly DIR Heife rhey
cleanse the blood from those disorders ct the female
constitution for which the pills are an eHcc,ual speci
c; they restore free crcu's ion reform the irregular
operations Of the sangu fcr"us STEM all recty the
diS0rdrred habits The proprietors confidence IN the
superior excellence of this equal, innocent and pow
erfil pre- psration Is funded On the most decisive ties
timony from many restored patients lie can assure
this portion of the public that when
DR.. RELIES AROMATIC PILLS FOR
FEMALES
are regularly taken, ACQUIRING 10 the directions, &C.
them, they revive ana establish the desr.
ed healthy habits and restore to the paid c0unte'
nance the natural glow of health and good spirits.
Married ladies' will find the pills equally useful,
cep. in cases Of pregnancy, when they must not be
taken; neither they be taken BY persons OF hec.
tic or consump,ive habits They may be used success
fully by either women IN all iiypochondrIAc
Hysterc Vap ursh disorders In all cases of this
description the pills purify, invgoraie. and revive the
di ,urderel system. Price 81 50 box.
- None genuine un signed on the outside prin
ted wrapper by the sole proprietor. I. Kidder. mme
date successor the late Ir. Z. Conway For SALE
with all the other Conway Medicines" at his Coun.
ting Roam, No. SO, next door to J. Kidder's Drug
store corner of Court and hanover near Con
cert Hail. Boston IHOAP'ON klDDER.
And Also. by his special appointment, by
WM STA .LER,
janl Fairfax street, Alexandria.
Large discounts to those who buy to sell again
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Consumption!
Asthma! & Catarrh!

IN that long train Of diseases which seem to grow
with the growth Of civilized society, Consumption
takes the lead in its relentless inroad' upon human
life, vet his dreadful disorder is easily overcome IN ITS
earlier stages It is only when neglected thst It ar
ryes at the terrific maturity wh:h SO often babies the
saQacity of professional science An obstinate cough
is the customary forerunner Of the pulmonary con-
sumption Improper neglect in the timely admins
tra,ion Of simple and sautsy remedies, is sure to be
reproved by a dreadful succession OF consump''Ve
symptoms oppression of the breasts green''h ana
bloody spte; liberated lungs aud hectic feVer snr'
yelled extremeties, and general emac'a''on OF he
whole BODY; prostration of strengths flushed cheeksi
swollen feet and iegs and at last, in The tu'l posses
sion of the mental faculties and while hope stu WINS
pers her la,tering tsle-cod extem't'es' ana pre-.
mature death.
For the various stages Of this complaint, one OF the
,no,t approv. d r. rned,es ever vet discoveredis
DR.. RELIES ASrHMATlC PILLS.
This exceedingly powerful. and vet equally safe ana
innocent preparation. has effected horo"sn a"u rsu
cures upon patients supposed toha.e been tar advane
ed i, a confirmed Consumption, and VINO nave exniot'
ed the appearances which usually indicate ia'a' ter
mnstion Of he disorder.
As the Pills require in ordinary cases no conhne,
ment, they may DE administered with confidence anu
safety to all ages AMI classes Of people UnexsmP'ed
success has hitherto attended their administration IN
variety cases; and the proprietor can refer to
multitude which testify to their efficacy IN reviv'ng
the emsciated victim IRON the bed OF disease and re
storing him to the blessings Of accustomed health and
activity.
Price 81 for whole boxes of so pills and 50 cents Tor
half do. Of IL pills, with directions
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DUMFRIES'
Itch Ointment!

VNIiE extensive sale aud established reputation
Il Dumfries' Itch Ointment, encourages the propr
efor mmend it with renewed confidence TO the
public, as most innocent as welt as powerful appics
ton for this ammo, ing disease The most inveterate
cases have been CURED IN ONE HOUR! by this estee
ed Ointment Il contains no m :rcury or other noxi
Gus ingredient, and my be confidently applied even
to the Youngest children, or to pregnant females
Price 374 cents
- None genuine unless signed on the outside print
ed wrapper by the sole proprietor. Kidder, imme.
date SUCCESSOR to the late Dr. w. 7 Conway. For
le with all the other "Conway Melicines," at his
Counting ROM No 99, next door to Kidders Drug
Store, corner of Court and Hanover streets Con
cert hall, Boston. THOMPSON KlDDER.
And also. by his special appointment, by
WA. SrABLER. Fairfax street, Alexandra.
- arpe discounts thos- who buv eel, az ain.
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HATS, GAPS, AND FURs.

TOHN T. EVANS respectfully informs his
y o d customers, and the public generally, that
he has on hand splendid assortment of SUPE-
RIOR BLACK HATS, of all shapes and qua
lities, manufactured encouragement of long and
well tried experience, as he keeps no appren-
tees; he can therefore, with confidence recon-
mend any work which may leave his shop.
He has just received, by the last arrivals from
Boston and elsewhere, CAPS of the latest fash
ions, and best workmanship and materials
Among them will be found Youths and Mems
Cloth and Fur Caps, ola variety of patterns.
He continues to keep LADIES FORS OF
every kind, such as Fur Stocks, Boa Constrlc
tors. &c; and FUR SKINS, for Gentlemen's
Collars, of every description.
He is now manufacturing LADIES' BEA.
YER BONNETS, of the latest fashions and
best materials. oct l5-om
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Albion Corn Plaster!

,QlE Albion Corn Plaster softens the corn however
old and tough, and extracts it to the very roots
The relief afforded is gentle, Immediate and tho
rough. ~
The proprietor begs leave to submit the following
case from Mr. S,oweli, who is we'll known to the in
habants of this city, especially st the South End and
South Boston, as very worthy and respectable cl'i
zen:--
A CASE.
Sra Il do not hesitate to give my most unqualihed
appreciation in favor Of your valuable Albion Corn
Plaster. BY the of less than box. Mrs S!owel'
has been cured of each !not, which had been
exceedingly troublesome AID painful for years, and
think it but uatce to your nvsuabl. preparation to
add (for the encouragement of those ~ho owing to
repeated disappointments in the various remedies re
sorted TO- have finally despaired of cure) that your
Plaster cured her corns. after trying other highly re-
commended remedies 10 no purpose; and what IN
cresses nv confidence in the superiority Of your Plas
ter is the fact that has been used by several OF my
neighbors with equally good success (signeo)
SETH SruwELL,
Keeper of the dollhouse, South Boston bridge
Mr.. L. KIDDsa. Proprietor Of the Conway Medicines
Boston, June l7th, 1929.
- Price SO cents
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CABINET, CHAIR, AND SOFA MANUFAC
TORY

TAMES GREEN, Cabinet Maker, has on
81 hand, and will constantly keep at his old
stand on Royal street, Alexandria, and at the
corner of Tenth street and Pennsylvania Ave
nue., Washington, a general assortment of the
most FAS HlONABLE AND DURABLE FUR
NITURE, which he will warrant equal if not
superior in quality, to any ever offered in the
District consisting, in part, of
Grecian, winged and plain Wardro6es
Gothic, pedestal and plain Sideboards
Ditto, with cellarets and marble slabs
French and plain Bureaus
Dressing do with mirrors
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Secretaries Book
Cases
Pier Tables, with marble and mahogany tops
Pillar$ claw Dining, Breakfast E Gard Tables
Plain do do do do do
Ladies' Work Stands; Shaving E Candle do
Wash Stands, with marble E mahogany tops
Grecian Sofas; Mahogany Chairs
Music Stools, Bidetts, Cribs, Cradles
Portable Writing Desks, &c.
With general assortment of BEDSFEADS,
of richly carved Mahogany, Maple, and Stained
Woods All of which will be sold as low, for
cash, as they can be purchased of the same qua
lily at any other mandatory in the Union.
An assortment Of ST. Domingo and Bay of
Honduras MAHOGANY, part of which is
suitable for Handrails; Steam-sawed Curl and
Shaded Veneers; Copal Varnish of superior
quality; Stacking Bottoms Cords, &c.
TURNING and CARVING handsomely exc
cuted. apr3
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RUNAWAY CATTLE.

II EFT Alexandria on Saturday, LIST instant,
IL THREE LARGE STEERS, viz:-one a
very dark or black; another red; and the other
a lead colored pied. They were seen in the
neighborhood of the Factory that afternoon
The black one had, when he went away, a short
rope tied on his horns. They were brought
from the farm of Mr.. N. Grigsby, in Fauquier.
To secure them in pasture, and give me infor-
nation. or deliver them at my pasture, near
Town, [ will give suitable reward
nov eff VIM. ID. MUTT.
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~ Dyspepsia ~

nF most obstinate character, after hsv ny baffe ed
- the skill of the most eminent physicians, and
wi,hs,ood the most highly recommended medicsl pre-
paratons has been checked, relieved, and cured, IN
number of inst ance. in aud about this city, by using,
for short time. DIR RELrE's
VEGETABLE SPECIFIC. AND ANTI-BI
LlOUS PILLS.
in connexion, according the directions accompany
ing the Specific II is also one OF the best medicines
known for Sick Headache, Sickness at the Stomach,
Nausea, and Flatu'ences.
Price of the specific and Pi'!s SO cents each.
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SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACToRY

rNHIS is to give notice, that the Soap and Can
Il die Mandatory heretofore conducted by
The late John Major, is still continued. Having
the same utensils, together with some improve
ments which have recently been made in the es-
Enlistment, it is expected that all orders can be
supplied without delay. The business will be
conducted by experienced hands, and the pub
lie may rest assured that every attention will be
paid to the quality Of the articles manufactured
in this establishment as am well aware that it
was through attention to this particular that this
mandatory obtained the custom which 1t has
heretofore had. trust that through the atten
ton and industry Of those to whom the charge
OF the business will be committed this establish
ment will continue to possess the same share OF
the public patronage with which it has hereto
fore been favored; and hereby solicit the con-
tinuance OF the custom of those who have here
tofore favored this establishment together with
the custom OF all others who may be disposed to
favor me Herewith. All orders, whether from
town or country, will be thankfully received.
and attended to with promptness and despatch
The business viii be conducted by nv sons. in
nv name and for my benefit; and they will at
tend to the manufacture ofthe articles, together
with all other business connected with the esta-
blshment
A supply of Ye9op and Bropn Soap Mould
and Dipped Candles, of superior quality, is
kept constantly on hand, and will be disposed
of on the most accommodating terms.
ocs2-tf MARY MAJOR, Alexandria
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DIR. RELIES
O. 8otanical Drops!

are every wear increasing their 'ohg es,so"'
t.t;on. They have outlved many rival preparations
I'D a.. continually gaining upon public confidence.
The Botanical Drops have been suecess'a'y A"m'"
;,.,.a IN, many wears rs thorough remsdy for tha'
ws snovn and prevalent class Of nyeterate diseases
which originate from svtated habit OF pony OF y" M
,d;ts,y nredisposition in the patient, ana gene.ay
800, ,ndsr the various and distressing shapesot
scrof,la, Salt Rheum. Leprosy, st antnony III ms
p.v., Sores White Swelngs, Scurvy, foa' ana w
.tinate Ulcers Sore Legs and Eyes, seaa heA'' ~"
Venereai raint. 49, - en-.
o,,.n;..l n,on. win be found to eradicate the urk
inc nosoo, where mercury has totally a''ea, ana mus
n.event the patient from entaing the seeos OF ."
reditary disease on his offspring. .e,r,v ,,.ea in
DIR, Relies Botanical Drops are successfully "'eu ).
cases of violent eruptons after the .:s -
hiotch.s -nmrlcs on the face-festerng eruntons o."
The sL;nsod other diseases Of the external surfaces
md are one of the best Spring and A"tumnai P"yseS
known, to free the system from humo's
nbvs;c;an of eminence, who had witnessed the e.
6caey Of this article. had the eandor reesa :, the
oiad,e IN the proprietor. that he CONSIDERED .ne
hes, me licine known for the complaints Tor whcn
"a intended and that it ought deservedy 10 s'a"u ~
the head or the whole class of such remedies
Price 81 bottle, O. bottles tor D.
WHITE TEETH! AND HEALTHY GUMS!
VVlHOSE who would retain OF restore ,nese oeseAoe
Il personal advantages. are assureo "A' w s''p''
'' british ANTIsEPrIC DENTRIFICE.
This an elegant and pleasant 10 every
respect anil has, for many years pas!' give" u"'e'
| satisfaction wherever it has been used
The Anti,eptc Dentri6ce IS exempt rom soau s"u
other deleterious ingredients. when 700 "eq"e"y
enter the compps,ipn Of tooth powders IN common
use. AMI j, whtens the enamel Of the teeth without
doing it the least injury. The regular use OF .n,s aa
mired DOW der BY purifying the mouth and preventing
the accumulation Of tartar, operates as the best pre-
ven.ive of,he Tooth Ache The Den'If,es removes moves
discoorat,ons. and restores the beautiful native wmte
moss of the enamel As its application braces and
strengthens he Gums i, secures to them their healthy
and orid hue, and by removing all o'fensve toregn
Accommodations from the teeth, preserves 'he hS'ur@
| sweetness Of the breath. Prc' So cents
- None genuine unless signed on the outside pm.
date successor to the late DIR. w. I Conway roI
,ale. with all the other Conway Medicine h''
Counting Room. No go. next door to klddels D.us
Store corner of Court and Hanover streets near Ion
| cert Hail. Boston ihohfSON N'o"
| And, by his special appointment, by
WIN. STABLER, Fairfax street, Alexandra
- Large discount to those wh" buv to sell age,n.
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cuted.
STEPHEN S. SANGER,

I'm rendering his sincere acknowledgements to
i his friends and the public for past patronage
respectfully informs them that he still continues
to manufacture and has now on hand,
BEDS, MATTRESSES, SOFAS & CHAIRS,
And Cabinet Furniture,
of good materials and workmanship, which he
will dispose of upon reasonable terms.
The public are solicited to CALL before they
purchase elsewhere, at his UphoLstering and Ca
binet Ware Room, on King street, between Co
lumbus and Henry Streets where he will salts
factorily execute all orders for articles in either
ofthe above branches. Repairs in either line
done neat, cheap, and eXpeditiOusly.