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STANDARD PATENT MEDIClNEs-Jus re-
- ceived and for sale at CLEPHANE'S Perfume
ry, Fancy, and Patent Medicine Depot, corner Of
Pennsylvania avenue end 10Th street:
Brandreth's Vegetable Pills; Wright's Indian Veg
etable Pills. Paria's Soothing Syrup for children
teething; Powes Balsam of Aniseed, for coughs,
colds, hoarseness difficulty of breathing, and husk-
ness in the throat.
Fales Cough Lozenges; Worm, Vanilla, Tolu,
Rose, Lemon, and PEPPERMINT Lozenges.
Scudder's Eye Water
Pamer's Extract of Sarsaparilla
Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry
Hamptons Vegetable Tincture
Pastries de Paris, for bronchitis, &c. mar 10
VALUABLE LOTS IN THE NORTHERN Ii
BERT[ES FOR SALE-Lots Z, 8, and 9, in
square No. 424 fronting 9th street west and north
street, and containing together 8,466 feet. The
above Lots in rapidly improving neighborhood,
and may be divided into ten or twelve convenient
building lots. To thrifty mechanic or an associa-
ton of such who would cover the ground with neat
cheap tenements for rent most valuable investment
might be made.
would prefer,seng the whole together, and shall
make the terms moderate, and the time of payment
to suit the purchaser.
If not sold entire by the LIST of April, they will
then be divided and sold in separate building lots
mar l8-eod2w A. COYLE.
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WI BONNETS! BO.N:NETSi!
w LILLIAN F. EDISON, from PHILADELPHIA, ha,

NM BOJNJVETS! BUJNJVEISV!
w LILLIAN F. EDISON, from Philadelphia hav.
ing rented store on Pennsylvania Avenue, between
9th and 10th streets, opposite T. B. Grifhns Shoe
Store, respectfully informs the ladies of Washington
and the District generally, that he has just arrived
with large and splendid assortment of Ladies' and
Misses Bonnets embracing all the variety Of kinds
and fashions most approved of at this time in New
York and Philadelphia, which he will sell at whole
sale or retail.
His arrangements with the manufacturers will en-
able him to receive every few days anything in his
line that may be new and desirable.
Also, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes,
by the package or Dozen
Also, Children's Leghorn and Mems Seagrass Hats.
All Of which will be sold at such prices cannot
fail to suit. Please call and examine Those WISH
ing to purchase by the case dozen will be supplied
at Philadelphia prices. mar 26-eolw
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q HOLMES has just received
-. hogsheads Porto Rico Molasses
IS boxes Raisins
For sale at a small advance from New York prices.
Also, 900 dozen fresh Eggs, received and for sale
Wholesale and retail mar 2l-3t
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D C. WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania avenue be-
LII. tiocen 9Th and 10Th Streets has just received his
spring supply of fancy and staple Dry Goods, equal
in style and variety to any other stock in the District
FANCY GOODS.
Elegant Silks, in great variety, from SO cents to ~
Watered figured, and plain Black Silks large supply
Plaid and and striped Silks, light spring colors
Wool Balzarines, most fashionable style
Silk and Wooden Balzarines, new and beautiful
article
Mousselines de Lame large supply in great variety
Colored Bereges, of every style and quality
Silk striped Bereges, every color and quality
French Lawns, very best quality
Lace striped BalZarines and Lawns
Gnghams, French and English Chntzs, &c.
sHAwLs
Silk and Satin Shawls and Scarfs splendid article
Berege Shawls and Scarfs, every style and price
Elegant embroidered Thibet and Mousseline Shawls
Fancy Handkerchefs, Scarfs, &c.
STAPLE GOODS.
cases super and medium Irish Linens, Richard
sons celebrated, warranted pure and very cheap
case Wright's very superior, for American market
90 pieces "A for pillow cases
| 40 superior Damask Table Cloths, from to 1874
10 pieces Russia Table Linen, durable and cheap
article
Damask Napkins, Linen Towelling sc.
1874 and lO-4 Russia and Irish Sheeting
Birdeye and Huckaback Diaper
Russia Diaper and long Lawns
In short every article of the kind usually required
for housekeeping.
D0MEsTICs.
Super and medium undressed Longcloths expressly
for shifting
10 bales GA, "A, and 10 unbleached Cottons
A general assortment of goods for boys wear
FOR GENTLEMEN's WEAR.
90 pieces blue, black, and fancy colored English and
French Broadcloths
Blue, black, and fancy colored Spring Cassimeres
Satin, Masceles, and other Vestings
Satin Mousseline, and other Scarfs, very rich and
beautiful
large supply of Gloves, Hosiery, Suspenders, &c.
The above, together with every other article in
the dry goods line, having been carefully selected at
the different markets at the North, customers may
confidently rely on finding them as cheap as at any
other establishment in the District.
mar Oh R. C. WASHINGTON.
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can be had in the city.
feb 1--tf MOORE X TURPIN,
Penn. av next to corner 10th St, north side.
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CIGARS! CIGARS!!!

Just received
Cazadores, Regalia, Etrella
La Bella, Delicios, La Norma
Principe, and other choice cigars.
For sale by G. H. JAMES,
feb 12-- Corner l4th and f. SITS.
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PLANO FORTE WaRERooM.

IVUNNS Il CLARk'S Piano Agency, under .fPoHo
HaH.-Just received, two superior Piano Fortes,
from the well known and highly popular factory oil
Messrs. NUNS & Clark, of New York; one is an ele-
giant rosewood six and half octave Piano Forte,
grand action, Of new style, superior instrument
the other mahogany six octave, grand action, OF
new style, superior instrument.
1t would be needless to enter into detail in regard
to the merits of those pianos, the manufacturers
names are sufficient guaranty of their excellence
both in point of tone and durability, as am autho-
rized in saying that, in eighteen years manufacture
ing then has never been piano returned being
defective.
Ladies and gentlemen in want of superior piano,
will do well to call at the Piano Wareroom before
purchasing elsewhere. Pianos can be furnished from
the above factory to order by the undersigned and
shipped to any port thereby saving the expense of
tour to New York. Members of Congress and others
might find this to their advantage, all pianos from
the above establishment are warranted.
mar 26-lm VIM. MORROW.
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ELECTRO GALVANIC GLIDING AND SILL
Ia YER PLATING-The subscriber is prepared
to execute all orders in the above named line with
neatness and DESPATCH such Watches candesticks,
snu-boxes card and pencil cases, snuer and trays,
castor stands &c. Gliding and silvering on brass,
steel, "copper" and Brittania ware. Specimens may be
seen at the subscribers residence, Penn Avenue, OPP
posite Gadsby's. J. II. B. BECK.
mar 26-eo3t
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DEF TONGUE AND BOLOGNA SAUSAGE
ID superior quality of the above just received,
and for sale by s. HOLMES,
mar 27-3t 7th street.
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MOBILE DE BOEUF, or PURE OK MARROW,
Il with ten other ingredients, prepared from the
receipt of a celebrated French Chemist, by John H.
Gibbs. Washington for promoting the growth of the
hair, and identifying its appearance.
J. H. GIBBS has no hesitation in offering this to
the public as the best preparation invented and
in almost every where the hair is falling of, or
the head has become bald it will restore the hair
Persons whose hair is falling off from sickness and
other causes, or whose hair is turning grey, should
not fail to make trial of it, as it will in all cases,
answer the purpose for which it is recommended
For sale at ]. II. GIBBS'S Fancy Store, Penn
sylvania avenue between 9th and 9th streets, oppo-
Site Centre marketand at the dressing room, Gads-
by's hotel. mar 22-lm
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CODA WATER, fresh from the fountain, at Gill
- MANS Drug Store. feb "a
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ITAIR BRUSHES AND COMBS.-Just received
IL at the Washington Perfumery and Fancy Empo-
rum, of Pennsylvania Avenue and 18th street,
additional supply Of Hair Tooth, Nail, and Sha-
wing BRUSHES.
Tuck, Side, Dressing, and Pocket COMBS.
Which now renders my assortment one Of the most
complete offered for sale in this District
The public are respectfully invited to call and ex-
anime JAMES CLEPHANE,
mar a. Corner of Penn. Av and 18th st.
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MI OLASSES-5 hhds. Porto Rico Moasses, for
lVl sale by s. HOLMES,
mar 49, Grocer, 18th street.
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TIME COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL LE-
i GISLATION OF EUROPE AND AMERI-
CA-by J. Macgregor-I vol. London--just imported
from London by F. TAYLOR
Also, "Thc Principles Of Political Economy by
tionary-I vol. London, 1919;
Adam Smiths "Wcalth Of Nations" edited by Me-
Culloch-l vol
Foreign Tsrifs-iheir Injurious Effects on British
Manufactures, with Proposed Remedes"
1913;
"Tate's Modern Cambist-a Manual Of Foreign
Exchanges in the different operations Of Exchange
and Bullion containing also the late alterations in the
Monetary System Of Frankfort on the Manr--l vol.
London, 1913
"Political Pbilosophy"-by Henry Lord Brough-
am-part second, London, lS43, / vol. oct;
"T'bc New Tariff, Britsh,) with the Amendments
and New Clauses; with the old Duties amounts re.
ccivcd on each Article new Corn Duties, &c.n--
London, 1919,
Eisdcll's Industry Of Nations"-2 vols London.
"The Political Life of Edmund Burke, by Rev.
George Croly-2 vols. London
"Sir Robert Peel and his Era'-l vol London,
Isa3;
"Sheridans Speeches. vols London, 1912;
"The Commercial Adlustcr-brngipg the Money,
Weights, Measures, &c Of all Nations of the World
TO the STANDARD Of the United Statcs"--Ncw York,
lS43;
Stock Tables--exhibiting the Worth Of different
Percentages interest payable semi annually quar-
tcrly; rcdeemable at the end Of from TO fifty
years to realize to the purchaser from three to ten
per cent. per anuum"-l vol. quarto, New York,
l8<3;
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~ CONGRESSIONAL MANUALS By JoEL Is. SHra-
" ssLAHp; an Outline of thc Order Of business u,
the House of Representatives volume Of pearly Soo
pages; price 81 80
This Manual has been undertaken and executed
mainly with the view Ut giving gentlemen, who may
not have served as members OF The National les'sa-
ture, insightinio the mode OF transacng Inc ou
siuess of Congress especially in the H. Of keprcsen-
tati,es Of the United States Members Of the State
Legislatures will also hnd II scrsiceable IN the per
Torrance Of their legislative duties, aud occasionally
even the older members of Congress will find II q
convenient reference.
IL contains mass Of important parliamentary deer
sions worthy the attention Of every one deDIous Oh
becoming acquainted with the Congressional practice
Of the country also the rules OF both Houses 81 Con-
gse.s, Jeaersons MAMMAL Of Parliamen NY Practice
Constitution of,he United States, Declaration OF In
Dependence (gvng full indexes Of all OF them for tho
purpose Of aordng cary and instant refefence) and
much other useful information. Fer sale 10y
F. TAYLOR, Bookseller,
dec Immediately east OF Gndsby's Hotel.
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mon. will 10 written BY the students, aud ca'ciuy
e = su,ined--a methodical course of study WIN w
adapted 10 each students need. ii lac comes 40
tuyo no nil commence al the real beginning nc -
more aaraaeed he will begin a, The exact POM oI nv
then nls-anJ II he be nearly ready ioT inc
bar his readings aud ~ zeal exercises VII be &c
corJnaly Students will be expected TO s'nay ana
work out law points for hemselves-,he sources ana
facilities will be farnisbedand. II he eaot solve me
particular doubt il will thea, and then only s0,ea
for him. the particular source VIII be gwen hp, ~
which he may dispel the difficulty, In the science oil
law and in lis practice, there can he no royal 'o1a
toll i. the common lot Of all genius can never supply
the place of labor and none can hope 10 DC souu Ia"
yers without work--work-wo T,
In regard to the expense of living In tins c'ty'
have no particular information TO communicate II 70
said TO be the least expensive city Of the Union ana
am informed hat board varies from 81 5O to 20 per
week-as To all other expenses, those must depend
upon the mean, and the prudence OF the students
themselves.
Students enter only for sir monlts and on any day
of the year-~Fee ssG2 81 for the half year, pay,
able in advance. The general idea in The Jailed
States seems TO be, that three years, from tne COZ"
mencement, is the proper novitiatc-and 'hiS' also
must depend upon the Students pleasure.of eoou
sense to make ii less or more according 70 inc
he may have.
The advantages of associated studies over those that
are more solitary, are very great and undouDted-
for, when emulation is in its first vigor, II is highly
important give it an impulse in the direction oil 's
future objects. We apt to flag in the race when we
do not hear the tread Of our competitors near 81
hand IT, on this principle, the learned collect them
selves into societies. students into colleges and mem
beers Of the craft into fraternities and compa-
Mes there is equal, perhaps superior reason Tor tne
law student TO emerge from that studioss solitude IN
which il has besn hitherto the fashion TO attain the
laborious learning OF his profession.
DAVID HOFFMAN.
Philadelphia December, l843.
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$500 REWARD.

THORNTON ii. FREEMAN, late Postmaster at
Csrrollton, Missouri, having escaped from the
tody of Weston F. Burch, Esq, U. S. Marshal for
the Dtstrct of Missouri, By whom he had been ar
rested on charge of having committed several de-
predations upon the mail; and there being strong
prssumptivc evidences of his guilt
do hereby, in addition to the reward Of $50 al
ready offered on behalf of the Post Office Depart
ment by the Special Agent, offer reward Of rwo
HuApRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS for the rearresi Of said
FREEMAN, and returning him 10 the custody Of
the said Marshal securing him in custody until the
said Marshal can reclaim him.
G. A. WICkIIFFE,
Postmaster General
Posi- OFrIcE DEPARTMENT, Nov, 6, lS43
Madisonian, Washington, u. C.. Kentuckan,
Louisville, Ky Missouri Reporter, and Old School
Democrat, st. LOUIS, will please copy and forward
their accounts TO the Post Office Department
nov swim
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WILL BE PUBLISHED FAIRLY IN JANUARY,

WILL BE PUBLISHED FAIRLY IN JANUARY,
HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA, OREGON,
And The other Territories on The Northeast
Coast OF North america,
Accompanied by Geographical Desc ipion and
Map, and number Of Documents, as Proof and
Illuslra ions.
BY ROBERT GREENHOW,
Translator and Librarian 10 the Department Of Stale Of
the United States; author Of Memoir, Historical and
Political, on The Noriacesi Coast Of North .4merica,
published in 1910 by order Of the Senate Of the United
States
TN this work the author has filed mp The outline
i traced in his Memoir on tho Northwest Coast =
since the appearance Of which he has collected large
mass of additional inf rmation on every part of the
subject he enabled 10 present clear and satsiac-
tory accounts of all discoveries and settlements made
attempted in The es the western side OF this
continent and of the disputes, negotiations and con
ventions between the Governments of civilized ma
tons respecting them on all which points many iul-
porlant facts and views tending to clucidate the mo-
mentous questions Of political right now at issue BE-
tween the United States and other powers, will ba
E'r the first time communicated. The geography OF
those countries is treated ia general and in detail -
The map ia inches by 26) carefully drawn under
the eye Of the author and engraved copper by an
excellent st embraces the whole Of the middle and
western sec ions of this continent, with Il part Of
Asia and the Sandwich Islands.
1t will form an octave volume Of about $50 pages,
printed on line paper, in new and beautiful snail
pea iype--the price So so.
Liberal deductions made to booksellers
Orders may be aJJIesseJ, post paid, 70
w. Nj. MORRISON,
Agent for the author, Penn. Avenue,
dcc6-2awlf Washington City.
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Posr OFSicE DxrAarnnsr,
Decembor. l643

PROPOSALS for carrying the mails OF the Uni
j ted States, from the Isl Of February, 'l6t4, 70
the 3Oth Of June, lS47 on the following posi-
routes 10 Virginia. will he received at the Post Once
Department, until m Of the 18th day Of January
next, 10 be decided on the day following
VIRGINIA.
1850 From Lynchbarg, by Eagle Eyrey, Waughs
Ferry Balcony Falls. Natural Bridge, Rcbecca Fur
sscc, Clifton Forge and Covngton, to Caliaghans,
IS miles aud back, twice week.
Leave Lynchburg every Monday and Friday at 4
m arrive at Callaghan's next days by 6 pm.
Leave CaIisghan's every Monday and Friday at 7
q m, arrive at I.ynchburg next days by 9pm
xJ Proposals to run three times week, in two
horse coaches, or in four-horse coaches, from Is,
May TO LIST November, and the residue Of the year
twice week, on horse, will be considered.
Also, for the extension Of the same from Callag-
hans 10 White Sulphur Springs.
1881 From Lynchburg BY New London, Otter
Bridge, Liberty, Lisbon, Blue Ridge, Bufords,
Fiuke', and Stoner's Store, to Big Lick, 81 miles
and back, three times week, in four horse post
branch from Bufords, by Blue Ridge, to Fincssile,
20 miles and back.
Leave Lynchburg every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday, at a m, arrive at Big Lick same day BY 5
pm.
Leave Big Lick every Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
urday at S m, arrive at Lynchburg same days by 5
Leave Buford's every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday at pm, arrive at Fincastlc same days by =
"a.
Leave Fincastle every Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
urday at IN, arrive at Buford's same day by 3 am.
NOTES.
No proposal will be considered unless It DO accom-
panied by guarantee, signed by one or more rcspon
sibs persons, in the following manner, viz:
The undersigned ---- guarantee that ----, II
his bid for carrying the mail from -- 10 -
BE- accepted BY the Postmaster General, shall en-
tor into an obligation prior to the LIST day OF April
next with good and sufficient surctes, to perform the
service proposed"
This should be accompanied by the certificate Of a
Postmaster other equivalent testimony, that the
guaraniors arc men of property, and able u make
good their guaranty.
The proposals. should be sent to the Department
sealed, endorsed Proposals for route No 49," and
addressed to the First Assistant Postmaster General
For the prohibition of bids resulting from combna-
tons, and the terms aud conditions which the con-
tract is to be made the last annual advertisement,
G.. A. WICKLlFFE
Postmaster General.
Post Office Department, Dec 49, l013
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NOVEMBER TERM, iS43.

In Montgomery County Court, sitting as Court o
Equity.
William Brandenburg rersus Thomas A. Duley and
Jonathan Duey.
ORDERED this Goth day Of November, io43, that
" tue sale made and reported by John Brewer
trustee for the sale Of the real estate of Thomas
Ducy and Jonathan Duley be ratified and confirmed,
unless cause 10 the contrary thereof be shewn on OF
before the first Monday Of March next Prorided,
copy of this order be inserted in newspaper
printed at Washington city, District Of Columbia
once in each successive week for six weeks before the
frs Monday Of February nexts The report states
the amount of sales to be $500.
T. II. WILKINSON.
Copy Test; BRlCE SELBY, Clerk.
u, C lS-w6W
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GODDARD ON THE TEETH.

rTNIIE Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology of the
Il Teeth, with The most approved method OF treat
ment GLIDING operations and the me hod Of making
and setting artificial Teeth large folio volume, by
Panl b. Goddard, NJ. d., Demonstration Of Anatomy
in the University Of Pennsylvania, with 30 large
cravings. This day received and for sale by
r. TAYLOR.
Also, Drutt's Surgery; Williams's Pathology
Cooper on Dislocations; Graham's Chemistry I; and
a variety Of other late works Medicine and Surge
~ and their various branches. dec
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Of ell nations with Transitions of the foreign
Political and Stats ical Dictionary, Dictionary OF
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&C.. &c and much o'hrr useful and valuable mat
ter so arranged to afford tae facility of insian, re-
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Tn, hole complete in two volumes Of eleven hun
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For sal,--a few copies only remainine-by
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nAvID A. BAIRD, (late Of Nsp York; UrHoL-
IL srxRsR, in all its various branches, respectfully
informs tho citizens Of the Metropolis and vicinity
that having made this city The place OF his perma
ncnt residence he is 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
pcatcst manner; Oil Cloths and Mating, fitted and
put down old Sofas and Chairs, RESULTED, and
vercd, and Paper Hanging done with neatncss and
despatch and on the most reasonable terms
Residence on Sixth street, between II and !. All
orders left with Mr.. Dodson at Mr.. Clagcus, or at
Mr. Grips Cabinet Warehouse 18th street, will re-
ceive immediate attertion nov 24-t
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NEW MUSIC.

lust received the following pieces Of New Music,
y at the old established Store, two doors east Of
18th street, Pennsylvania avenue.
w. FISCHER.
Oh, come TO mc--by r A. Rawlings
Forget thee by Jane Holman.
MY happy home-by J. Blooklcy.
The promised hour--for the guitar-by @ II.
Derworl
Sound, sound our horns-from "Amelic'--for the
guitar.
Corinthlan Waltz
Souvenir de varsove val,c--hy A. Henselt.
I,Aragonaisc valse--by ID. y. T.. Auber.
Gabrolsky's six polonaises-arranged for two
flutes.
kufiner's light do do do do
Bcrb,gniers ars--from La Dame Blanche do do
Wicss' studio on modulation--for the flute
Walkers airs-from La Bayadere-a arranged for
two flutes. oct 20