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Posr ofricE DrrARrarsr,

December, l5s5.
DRoPosALs for carrying the mails Of the Uni
Il ted States, from the lst Of February, leAi 70
the Both of June, lc47 on the following post
routes Ia Virginia will be received at the Post Once
Department, until p m of the lsth day oil January
next, TO be decided on the day following
VIRGINIA.
1850 From Lynchburg, by Eagle Eyrey, Waughs
Ferry, Balcony Fails. Natural Bridge, Rebecca Fur
mace Clifton Forge and Covington, TO Callaghan's
IS miles and back twice week.
Leave Lynehburg every Monday aud Friday at
m arrive at Caliaghan's next days by p IN.
Leave Caaghan's every Monday and Friday at
a m. arrive at Lynchburg next days by SPIN.
aT Proposals TO three times a week, IN two
horse coaches or in four-horse coaches, from LIST
May TO LIST November, aud the residue of the year
twice a week, on horse, will be considered
Also, for the extension Of the same from Caliag
han. to White Sulphur Springs
1851 From Lynchburg by New London, Otter
Bridge, Liberty, Lisbon, Blue Ridge, Buiords,
Fiukes, and Stoner's Store, to Big Lick, "a miles
and back, three times a week, in four horse post
coaches, with tri-weekly four horse post coach
branch from Bufords, by Blue Ridge, TO Fincastle,
20 miles and back.
Leave Lynchburg every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday, at IN, arrive at Big Lick same day by 5
pm.
Leave Big Lick every Tuesday Thursday and Sat
urday at IN, arrive at Lynchburg same days by 3
pm.
Leave Buford's every Monday Wednesday and
Friday at IN, arrive at Fincaste same days by q
pm.
Leave Fincaste every Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
urday at a m, arrive at Buford's same day by m.
NOTES.
No proposal will be considered unless 1t be accom-
panied by guarantee, signed by respon-
sible persons, in the following manner, viz:
The undersigned - guarantee that -, If
his bid for Carrying the mail from - TO -
be accepted by the Postmaster General, shall en-
into obligation prior to the LIST day of April
next with good and sufficient, sure,ies perform the
service proposed"
This should be accompanied by the certificate Of a
Posla.- ser, other equivalent testimony, that the
xIaraniors men of property, and able to make
GOOD their guaranty.
The proposals should be sent to the Department
ssaed, endorsed " Proposals for route No. -" and
addressed to the First Assistant Postmaster General
For the prohibition Of bids resulting from combina
tons, and the terms and conditions which the con-
tract is to be made, the last annual advertisement.
c. A. WICKLlFFE
Postmaster General
Post Once Department, Dec Is, lSi3
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MONS viii be written by the students, aud eafeiuhy
examined--s molhodlcsi course oil study wan oo
adaoted TO each students need. II he comes a.
iyro no will commence at the real beginning " ~
NOR adraneed be will begin al the exact po,a' OF M
,beo sinnents-and ii he be nearly ready i'i 'he
bar bis readings and practical exercises WIZ DC ~
.orlingIy Students wall be expected 10 s'u"y a
work out law points for themselses-ihe sou'. '' ~
facilities will be furnished-snd, II ne ea"'0' 81 y
narcular doubt it will be then, and then ohy '0p'
rr Ann ar The par,icuar source will be given NM ny
which he may dispel the difficulty In Inc se,eno "
law and in lie practise, there can be no'oy1' '0a
Toll Is the common lot Of all-genias can never suPP''
the place of labor, and none ca hope 10 DC "ou 10"
yers without work-work-"oik. t.. ,
la regard to the expense of living 10 thi' cry
have no particular information to communicate IL y
said TO ha the least expensive city OF The Union anu
am informed that board varies from u % 10 20 Pc,
week-as To all other expenses, those must nepenu
upon the mean, and the prudence oil 'he "uue"''
themselves A.,
Students enter only for sir months and on any day
of the year~Fee S62 50 for the half year, pay,
able in advance. The general idea IN the oh'eu
States seems TO be, that three years from inc com
mencement, is the proper Dovltiate-and this' aIso
must depend upon the Students Pleasure-ot sooo
sense, To make II less or more according W ho WV
he may have.
The advantages Of associated studies over those ta
are more solitary, are very great and undouoted-
for when emulation is in its first vlgor II Is highp
important 10 give impulse IN the direction oil ~
future objects We apt to flag in the race, when VIC
do no. hear the tread Of our competitors near a.
hand IT, on this principle the learned collect them
selves into societies. students into colleges, ana mem
| bers of the same craft into lraternes and compa
Mes there is equal perhaps superior reason ior 'n'
law student TO emerge from that studIoas souuae IL
which il has been hitherto the fashion to attain th'
| laborious learning of his profession.
DAVID HOFFMAN.
Philadelphia Decemler lS43
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l. ARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS
IL THonAs PURsrLL, lnporter, has the pleasure OF
informing his friends and the public generally that he
has just received by late arrivals from Liverpool and
other sources
ll3 packages Of the above articles Of the new
est patterns and shapes
Ivory handle and other Knives and Forks, in sets
OF 81 pieces, and separate
German and Britannia Table and Teaspoons,
Walters
Plated and Brass Candlesticks and Shutters and
Trays
Looking glasses, CASTOR, Engllsh and American
Tea and Coffee sets
Coffee Urns, covered and uncovered Pitchers sc
Astral, Hall, Side, Liverpool, Solar, and Read
ing Lamps and Wcks, Of all sizes
Also, Southvorih's Patent Lard Lamp
All Of which will be sod wholesale and retail. as
low and on as good terms as at any other establish
ment
Goods assorted in the original packages, Pipes in
boxes, Window Glass Of assorted sizes at very low
prices, stoneware al reduced factory prices.
The subscriber has the agency Of Britannia man
usotory, which enables him TO sell these articles at
reduced prices He sooits call from his friends
and the public generally at his store Pennsylvania
avenue, opposite Browns Hotel
nov oe-eolm THOMAS PURsKLL
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NEW MUSIC.

lust received the following Jieces Of New Nu-
y SIC at the OLD established store, two doors east
Of 18th street, Pennsylvania Avenue
w. FISCHER.
My sister, Oh my sister-by L. +. Chadwick
When the early stars peepng-by c. Meineke
Days Of my ohlldhood-by G. +. Heuberer
The American Natior al song Of Lbeny-by S.
Radon
Ask me no more to sing that song of gladness-by
s. Glover
The old church clock-by J. Long
Unfsding beauty-by F. Peterslea
The Free, the German Rhine-by J. w Hudson
I'm with you once sgSn-by w r. Dempster
Jeanne Mouison-by w. r. Dempster
The voices Of life-by G. J. Webb
The bells, the bells of evening-by A. Lee
The Inch Cape Bel-by J. Parry
Stars Of the summer night o. w. Whhring-
Mary Hay-by r. Bruce
Little Eddie by j. N. Mecalf
The bold ousw-Glee-by III. r Bishop
IT'S very merry thing-Glee-byJ A. Wade
Grabbed age and youth-Quarette-by Rev J. S.
Stephens
Come, Fairies. trip j, on the gra,-glee-by J
Parry
Down the dark wsters-duett-by c. Jefries
The mariner loves DER the waters to rosm-by A.
Sweet wall,-by G. F Hcbesreu
Indian summer grand wa,n-by Il. Brcher
-Four easy wsires-by J. y. Woodbury.
Lie u ofsam-gf ano WalJ-by Strauss
Love no,--s celebrated quickstep
Independent Grey's quick step-by y. Reiss
CaIne,os quick step-hy F. H. Brunn
Nix my Doly-a favorite quickstep
Village quickstep-by r. l.. White
Johnson's quick step. g.. Jones
Fra tante aDgroscie, Rondo--by y. Hunter
Beetboycn's celebrated andante-arranged by II
Herr
Fsvoriic polka Of the Rhrne-by f. Wolf
Paris polka-by +. Schubert
Romance sans pawles-S Thaberg
Rubin polka-P. Schubert
Three favorite pokas-by c. Labitzky
Quadrles les adeux-by V. Bazard
Ethiopian quadres danced by the Virginia min.
strels
La Ghana-by II. Herr
Cb,idrens party quadrilles-hy Camelle Schubert
Rory o Moore, with yarations-by 4 B. Boilers
Ieucr
She wore wreath Of roses, with variations-bv
Valentine
Lady mine with variations
Kings singers daily praciice-by G. NJ. King
a companion to the choir-by c. NJ. King
Jenny get your hoe cake done by Joe Sweenv.
Jim along Josey
Ole Vrgnny break down-by Joe Svoe~y
DE ole Jaw bone-by Joe Sweeny
Ole Tae rver-by Joe Sweeny
Jumbo Jum-by John Smith Dec. T-3tif
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THE BUILDERS GUIDE Cheap. - Hills
L Builders Guide; The most modern and approve ed
methods adopted by sklful architects in the various
departments of Carpentry, Joiuery, Masonry, and
Sculpture embracing all the details, and particularly
adapted TO the wants of the less experienced by
Chester Hills practical Architect, containing seventy
large folio plates, drawn on large scale, and giving
also practical treatise the several orders of Gre
clan, Roman, and Gothic style of building.
The one complete in one large folio volume (news-
paper size, published at IL dollars. few copies for
by F. TAYLOR; price SIS SO.
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NEW MUSIC
Nov. eft

NEW MUSIC.
lust RECEIVED, the following pieces Of New
d Music, at the old established store two door
east of 10Th street, Pennsylvania avenue
w. FISCHER.
Loves tell tale--by F. H. Brown
Come with me to Cedar tree-by +. N. CROUCH
The wanderers dream of home-by F. II. Brown
Return 10 me again-by Miss q. S. Morinski
Oh Boatman haste-by G.. Loder
Leucothoc Waltz-by II. Bellman
Bower Waltz-by +. IL Brown
Antoinette Waltz-by Miss f. Blundell
Linden Waltz, by +. H. Brown
Oct Q
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POST OFFICE BUSINESS.

THE undersigned continues 20 transact business
for mail contractors, pensioners, draughted vo-
luneers and claimants generally, at the seat Of Go.
vernment
lie has blank bids ready for persons DESTROYS o
bidding for mail contracts The old service and pay
upon any route given at the shortest notice and adj
vice to bidding communicated, II desired. No an
pcation attended 10, unless accompanied by fee OF
five dollars and no letter taken from the Office UNI
less the postage is paid. No person having bushes.
al the seat Of Government need attend in person. II
full description Of the business is commune ated
ond full power Of attorney sent on by mail
Ten per cent. charged upon all old claims allowed
by the proper authorities after the allowance is made
Nothing charged unless the claim is allowed.
Refer TO the members Of the Twenty-Seyenth Con.
gress generally
JESSE r. DOW,
Washington, 9Th street, near General Post Office.
March 2l--lyif
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NEW AND RICH WINTER GOODS.

WE have this day received large aud superior
w stock OF Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, TO
which we invite the attention of purchasers In part
We have
25 piece extra rich CamerOn change (Poul'
D'Sou)
do do blue black Anime silks
do do do do satin striped do.
Is do assorted figured and plain, blue black silks,
some Of which will be sold great bar
25 do rich Mouseline de Lame
10 do Cameon Brooade Gan entirely new arti-
10 do Cashmere D'Eseotte do do)
do black Cashmere Cloth "a beautiful article
for ladies wearing black, and suitable
for mantlllas)
Is do Jet and blue black Silk Velvets
IS do superior Alpaccas Cat all prices and ex-
tremely cheap
20 do black and blue black Bombaznes
carton rich embroidered Cashmere shawls
do do Cashmere do
200 assorted Shawls (of every description, varying
in price from 81 TO 500
25 do Cashmere Hose, ribbed and plain
20 do black mohar and worsted Hose
50 dozen linen cambria pocket handkerchiefs lem
bracing all qualities and prces)
SO pieces Irish linen Cheap
40 do Birds eye Diaper extra hne)
100 do medium and low priced hannels
40 do extra quality
10 do Rob Roy plaids (for Ladies wear)
20 do Cashmere do (for boys wear)
5 dozen shirts "a new article without SEAM
10 do Ladies Merino and Silk vests
do Plush, Silk, and Velvet Points
carton Oimity Bands
pieces French Dlmity
Is do extra fine Linen Cambrics
10 do medium do do do at 81 per yard
Ga substitute for fine Lawn
% do Gothic Chntz (for close blinds)
50 do rich furniture Chintz
100 do Leopard do Glow priced)
10 do furniture Dimty
25 do cambria do (medium)
20 do do do (extra)
100 do curtain Muslin (assorted)
10 do drab damask Moreens
25 do scarlet Cashmarette (for curtain.)
25 do crimson satin Damask
25 do super ingram Carpet
Is do low priced do
% do A, "a, and So Venetian Carpeting
III pieces fancy floor Druggets
10 do floor Oil Cloth
100 do assorted Tufted and Wilton Rugs
sAlso. 100 Gilt Rods, Rings and Bands, and suitable
curtain trimmings, together with Damask Table
Cloths, Damask Diaper, Damask Napkins, French
Towels, Diaper Towels, Irish and Bamsly Sheetings
"a, l0-4 and l2-4 wide.
The above goods have been purchased at extreme
ly low prices for the qualities, and will be sold ac-
cordingy.
We again ask call before purchasing elsewhere,
when we will be enabled TO give entire satisfaction.
nov 81 tSTEP & CATLETT.
NOR SALE farm northeast of Rock Greek
l. Church, at the distance Of 81 miles from the
Centre Market, about one half wood and-the
whole very susceptible Of cheap and easy improve
ment, well situated in delightful, healthy country.
As the object of the sale is to settle up estate, a
bargain may be had for cash or liberal time. Apply
to JOHNSON & CALLAN.
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GODDARD ON THE TEETH.

THE Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology of the
Il Teeth with the most approved method Of treat
ment including operations, and the method Of making
and setting artificial Teeth large folio volume BY
Panl B. Goddard, NJ. d., Demonstrator Of Anatomy
in the University Of Pennsy lvania with 80 large en-
cravings. This day received and for sale by
+. TAYLOR.
Also, Druitts Surgery Williams's Pathology ;
Cooper on Dislocations Grahams Chemistry and
variety Of other late works on Medicine and Surge
ry and their various branches. dec
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T IBRARY FOR THE WRITING DESK

I IBRARY FOR THE WRITING DESK
IL The Treasury Of knowledge and Library Of
Reference-containing an English Dictionary, CLASH
al Dictionary, Dictionary Of Quotations from the
Latin, French, Spanish, and other languages giving
(wuh their transatons) the foreign phrase expres-
sions, and sentences ordinarily to be met with in
reading or con ersa,ion Dictionary Of History and
Chronology, Law Dictionary, Dictionary Of Geo
graphy and Universal Gazetteer, a comlendious Eng
hsh Grammar, Dictionary OF MaTims and Proverbs
Of oil notions, with tran.laions Of the foreign unes
Political and Statistical Dictionary, Dictionary Of
Science and Philosophy, a Dictionary Of Biography,
&c, &c and much other useful and valuable mat
ter, arranged to afford tie facility Of instant re-
ference.
Tn, whole complete in two volumes Of eleven hun
bred page each. Price for the SET full bound lea
Their, So IS.
For sao-a few copies only remaininp-by
debl2-f r. TAYLOR.
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THE NEW YORK GLEE BOOK-Containinq
one hundred Glees, Trios, ousrtetts, Rounds and
Catches, selected and hsrmonised, with accompsni.
mens, by Loder vol. price u %.
Jus, Published. r. TAYLO
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(tHEAP LIBRARY for Families or Schools, con-
~ sistng Of fifty volumes, many of them being the
best works from Harper's Family Library, selected
from that series for this purpose.
All the volumes Of the same size, and bound
uniformly and handsomely, andput up in a neat book
case of three shelves with lock and key.
Price for the set, including the book case, 800
oct 80 +. TAYLOR.
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PICH SHADED FEATHERS for Ladies' Hats
III Viii be opened this day at Mrs s. PARKER'S
few rich shaded Feathers for Ladies' Hats
Also an assortment Of broad and narrow Frinrcs
and Gimps, Jet Buttons for trimmings &c &c. Penn.
sylyania Avenue, between 9th and 10th streets.
Jec 6-1
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nAVID A. BAIRD, (iai, Of Men York; UrHoI-
~ sTsRsr, in all its various branches, respectfully
informs the citizens of the Metropolis and vicinity
that having made this city the place Of his perms-
nent residence he prepared to do all kinds Of work
in his line OF business, viz
Window and Bed Curtains made and put up in the
latest style Carpets cut made and put down, in the
neatest manner; OH Cloths and Mating, fitted and
put down old Sofas and Chairs, Resulted and
yered and Paper Hanging done with neatness and
despatch, and on the most reasonable terms.
Residence on Sixth street. between III and |. All
orders left with MIR Dodson at Mr. Clagett's or at
Mr.. Grips Cabinet Warehouse / th street will re-
ceive immediate attention nov 24-tf
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mo LET-A new three story brick bu lding on X
I street, west Of Franklin Row. The house stands
a spacious lot, contains eight rooms, and has a
double portco the entire length Of the building on the
east front There also carriage house and stable
in the rear Of the premises. Apply to
J. G. MckELDEN,
dec l2-eo3uf' 7ih ST., near Gen. Post Office.
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TUCKER 4 son, Merchant Taiiors, having Just
received their Fall and Winter Stock Of Goods,
respectfully the fact to their foreign and
city customers, and also extend invitation to the
public generally TO examine their assortment OF
French and English Cloths, Csssimeres Vcstings and
Fancy Articles for Gentlemen, all Of the very latest
styles, and so varied in prices that every may be
suited.
1t has been their object, in the selection Of goods
the present season, not only to please all tastes by
presenting splendid variety, but also TO convince ali
who are disposed to test the matter that they can be
furnished with clothing at a regular establishment in
Washington as cheaply as at store or by going
abroad 1t will therefore afford us pleasure to Illus.
ttate these facts either by direct indirect compari
son. nov 2I-d2wIf
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fCIiE MADISON PAPERS, CHEAP-Complet.
Il in three volumes octave, best edition, beautiful.
~ printed and neatly bound-Price 81 so, published
at sll.
For sale e few cope, only at that price, BY
deo7 s. TAYLOR
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A GAIN, THE BRANCH OF F. PULYERMR-
n CHEERS LACE EMPORIUM, 81 Pratt street

A GAIN, TIE BRANCH OF F. PULVERMA-
n CHEERS LACE EMPORIUM, 81 Pratt street
baltimore. 10 introducing TO the Ladies Of Wash.
lngton this card, wish them to pay It their particu-
lar attention, because there two things Joined in
my store between 9th and 10th streets north side Of
Pennsylvania avenue, which will prove the greatest
magnetism TO every who is inclined to buy, viz
cheap and handsome The following desirable goods
arrived the other day:
Black and blue-blsck Velvet for scarfs, cardinals.
and bonnets, together with the most suitable
Trimmings, as black silk fringes and lace for the
hrst ones, and the very corresponding in and out
side French flowers for the latter ones.
few already made Velvet Scarfs and Long Scarfs
very rich trimmed, sent TO me only for models
Velvet Collars trimmed with jet beads, Chenille
Roses
Wrcaths for hair ornaments, Silk Velvet Handker-
chiefs, at IS cents here cannot help mention.
ing the price
French worked Collars Of such a superior quality
and cheapness that II would be a pity for any
lady not TO look at them at least
Besides these things, Ladies you Will find beau.
ufu assortment Of Rbands, Nalencienncs and Thread
Laces, MuGs, Perfumery, and French Jewelry.
nov 29-eod2w
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EROIssART'sC oNICLES-lransIatedin into
l. Engsh-comple,e 10 large volume, hand
somely bound, with many engravings-Price thee
dollars.
Also, the same work IN the original French, i'm
POI ted from Pans by F. Taylor.
ireland and the IRISH, by j. G. Khol author Of Rus
STA and the Russians-chenp edition, complete for ID
cents
Thirty Years among the Players in England and
America, by J. Cowell, Com, dian, written by him
self vol.
in Central America, by J. J. Jarves vol with en-
Cravings. F. TAYLOR
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GEO. C. BINGHAM, PoRrRArr PNsTra-at
the termination Of the Avenue near the west Capitol
gate. His studio is open to the visits Of citizens and
strangers II
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CLOTHS, CAssIMEREs, yEsTINGs, SC.

CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, VESTINGS, sc.
WE have his day received large assortment Of
w Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings, which, m
point of quality, price, and quantity, cannot be sur
passed in this market all Of which will be sold the
lowest possible prices. We name in part
25 pieces extra finish wool-dyed black Cloths
10 do medium do
Is do do blue do
10 do medium do do
40 do invisible green, daha, olive, brown,
and green cloths
25 do assorted Cloths, suitable for ladies
USE exceedingly cheap
25 do London, Plaid and plain Tweeds
SO do assorted Cassmeres, in fancy plads,
striped, figured and plain
25 do rich Cashmere Vestngs
10 do medium do
S dozen rich Cashmere Scarfs
do low priced do
35 pieces silk pocket Hdkfs
10 dozen linen cambria do
Together with Gloves, Suspenders, Knit Shirts
and Drawers, and Hosiery Of every description.
nov 24-tf ESTEP CATLETT.
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NEW MUSIC.

NEW MUSIC.
lust received the following pieces of New Music,
j at the old established Store, two doors east Of
18th street, Pennsylvania avenue.
w. FISCHER.
Oh, come TO me-by + A. Rawlings.
FORGET thee by Jane Holman.
My happy home-by j. Blockley.
The promised hour-for the guitar-by G. III.
Derwoh.
Sound, sound our horns-from "Amelie'-for the
guitar
Corinthian Waltz.
Souvenir dc yanoye yalse-by A. Henset
L'Aragonaise 'ase-by ID. +. f. Auber.
Gabrlelskys six Polonaises-arIanged for two
flutes.
kuifner's light do do do do
Berbigniers airs-from La Dame Blanche, do do
Wiess' studio on modulation-for the flute.
Walkers ars-from La Bayadere-arranged for
two flutes. oct 90