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July l9--lawts


OREGON AND CHINESE WHEAT.--Just
~ received few sacks Of the above new and SUI
perior seed grain, from III. r. Smeltzer, esq, Of
Bloomfield farm. The Oregon is a red kernel wheat,
and the Chinese beautiful plump white kernel.
These extraordinary varieties produced MIR. s. last
As to 80 bushels Of wheat per acre. weighing
So to 6S lbs. per bushel.
"OREGoN AND CHINA wnEAr.--There have been
left at our Office two new species ofwheat-ons called
'Ofegon,' the other China II taken from the
Bloomfield estate, belonging TO Henry r. Smeltzer,
near Middletown, Frederick county, Maryland.
missionary travelling through that territory, who
brought ii to this country in 1899. Mr.. Smeltzer
this year raised from four and quarter acres, 2l2
bushels to the acre. This wheat is very hardy, of
beautiful red color with smooth chaf, heads from
5 to inches long, and average from 90 TO 100
grains to the head. 1t is believed it will yield at
least 20 per cent more to the acre than the ordinary
wheat from the fact that it has from Is to 20 grains
more to the head The history of the China wheat
is rather singular. A few heads were found in a
box Of China-ware imported from the north Of Chi
ma, and the heads being very large and compact,
the discoverer was induced to plant them. Mr. 8.
informs us that last year he raised AL bushels per
acre with it, and this year ~ bushels per This
is beautiful white wheat, and has heads or ears
about as long as the Oregon wheat, and about the
same number Of grains to the head. The China
wheat is Of the carly kind, and, far has not been
injured by smut, mildew, or fy.,'-Sun.
The above valuable seed grain is for sale at the
agricultural store Of J. f. CALLAN, Washington;
also for sale by J. H. KING, Georgetown.
Sent 10
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GREATEST WONDER OF THE AGE.
DATENT GALVANIC RING, AND MAG

VDAIENI GALNANlC hlNC, AMI MhI-
III NETIC FLUlD.-These wonderful Rings,
and the Galvanic Fluid, have created great sensa-
ton throughout Europe, and are attracting crowds
to see them, both in New York and Boston. They
cure with astonishing rapidity rheumatism, govt,
tic-doloreux fits, cramp, sick headache indigestion,
paralysis stiff joints, general debility, deficiency OF
nervous energy, and all nervous disorders. They
produce all the beneficial results of the ordinary gal
vanic battery, or electric and magnetic machines,
without the injurious shocks which always accom-
pany their application The secret Of preparing
the Ring was discovered by Professor Harinance
Christie, of London, in October last, and they have
been recently introduced into this country by DR.. A..
Christie, who warns the American public, from the
beginning, TO beware of spurious limitations. To
guard against Fraud he will appoint but one agency
in each Of the cities Of the United States
For sale by the only agent N this city,
O. FISH & CO.,
Nos. and =, Browns hotel
Aug 26-3m
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ID ITTENHOUSE ACADEMY, Indiana avenue,
N near City Hall-The duties Of this institution
were resumed on Monday, September lst A linn
tied number Of pupils be received on early APP
plication--a few as boarders, over whom strictly
parental discipline will be maintained
Instruction In the modern languages by Professor
Jeager, formerly Of Princeton college.
c. II. e. ]. e. NOURSE.
uz= An evening class for adults is now being
formed by Professor J., at the school-room.
Sept S-2aw2w
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DR.. POWELL

26l Broadioay, corner Of Warren street, Nsp York,
CONFINES his practice to diseases of the eye,
~ operations upon that organ and its appendagcs,
and to all mperfections Of vision. Testimonials
from the most eminent medical men of Europe and
America Reference to patients that have been per-
fectly cured of amaurosis, cataract, ophthnlmiI,
nebula or specks on the eye, strabsmus or squirt
ing, &C. Artificial eyes inserted without any pain
of operations that cannot be distinguished from the
natural.
SPEcrAcLEs--Advice ms to the kind Of glasses
suitable to particular defects. Persons residing at
a distance can receive advice and medicines by de-
scribhg their case under the following heads:
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NOTICE TO THE HEIRS OF JOHN Nc
LIN DOUGLE.--Pursuant to an order OF the Lord
Inc heir or heirs at law and next Of kin, entitled
under the statute of distributions Gin case he were
now dead, intestaie) to share in the estate Of John
McDougle. formerly Of Lloyd's Coffee House, in the
citv of London, underwater, but now of Dunston
Lodge Asylum, near Newcaste.upon-Tyne,i in the
county Of Northumberland, (being Of unsound
dav OF November, 1S45 to come in and prove their
kindred before the Commissioners in Lunacy, at
their Office, No As Lncons-Inn Fields in the coun-
Nv Of Middesex or, in default thereof, they will be
pcremptory excluded the benefit Of the said order.
--l2,h July, 1645.
don Gazette. Times, Morning Herald, Edinboro'
Journal. and Berwick and Kelso Warder
Sen. IO--eow3t ED. WINSLOW.
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WOOD AND COAL.

TINE subscribers are now prepared to furnish the
i following kinds Of White, gray, and
red ash, from the Wyoming valley; Pine Grove red
ash, superior article for CRATES; Leheh, for fur
naces; Richmond lump and coke, for CRATES; with a
supply of hickory, oak, and pine wood The coal
will be weighed by public weigher, with bis Ger.
t6cate with each cartoad. The above articles will
be sold low for cash, or to punctual customers.
Orders received at the corner Of 10th and Streets
and at our store, Potomac bridge. y.
Sept. l1-Iaw6w J. s. HARVEY e. co.
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VIZ AVERLEY NOVELS, cheap series, pub
wv lished in octave volumes, at the rate OF SIX
novels for so cents, or cents for each novel
Volume second, containing Heart OF MID Lo-
THAN . uBride of Lammcrmoor, ""Legend OF Mon
trose, y "Ivanhoe,r "The Monastery" and "The
Abbott is this day received.
June II +. TAYLOR
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A N ENTIRELY NEW STOCK OF DRY

A N ENTIRELY NEW STOCK OF DRY
IL GOCDS.-Opening at the new store on Penn
sylvania avenue, several doors west Of Browns Ho-
tel stock Of fresh fall dry goods, which is not only
general and complete but comprises the choicest Sc.
lectons Of the northern markets. Will you call and
look at themi Don't confne your shopping between
7th street on the east and 9th street the west,
when, by diverging little from the accustomed
track, you may derive advantage in more than one
particular. Don't fail to call. Remember that my
goods are all fresh and bright No old goods
JAMES b. CLARK,
Next door east of Giman's Drug Store, and six
doors west of Browns Hotel.
Sept. l7-3teoifSltw
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TEA, OIL, SPERM CANDLES, &c.

T HAVE received by the schooner Victory, gen.
i eral assortment of new groceries, viz;
Prime imperial, gunpowder, young hyson, and
black teas; crushed, puverzed and loaf sugars SUI
gar-house sirup moasses; rice; five hundred gallons
extra winter solar lamp oil, fall and winter bleached
sperm oil, summer pressed sperm candles, &c.
Al of which can be sold on the most reasonable
terms at the old stand, corner Of 9TH and d streets
JN0. A. D0NOHOO.
July left -
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nATENT LETTER BALANCES.--W. FIS-
il CHER, importer Of fancy and staple station
ery, has just received from England small sssort-
ment Of leter-balanccs, as samples, which will be
sold us low as from one to four dollars each, at
Stationcr's Hail. Sept
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FASHIONABLE CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT.
w. T. JENNINGS e. CO.,
OQ1 Rrnnd,nnn Mem York

ID RESPECTFULLY inform the inhabitants Of
II Washington that they have taken the store on
Pennsylvania avenue, adjoining the corner OF Sixth
street, as branch of their establishment, for the
sale of gentlemen's fashionable clothing.
The well-known reputation Of their establishment
il is believed will be sufficient guarantee for the
quality and style Of all goods sold by them.
Their stock consists Of sack and surout over
coats; cloaks; body sacks; frock, Dress and DOrsay
coats; French and English cashmere pants; silk,
satin, bombasin, cashmere, and fancy vests; cham
Der robes scars; cravats; hosiery gloves; suspend
ers; and every article necessary for gentleman's
wardrobe: which will be sold at the lowest New
York prices
Orders will be received and executed in New
York, in the best style, at short notice.
Sept l7--dlm
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TITO ALL WHO PURCHASE DRY GOODS.
i The subscribers have now open their fall sup
kept in their line Their stock being much larger
than usual, (athough heretofore very large,) they
can confidently assure purchasers Of finding 1t their
house good goods always warranted) at the very
lowest New York prices. We inviae attention to
our stock. s ,Afst8ss spetsiv
Sept 25--3tif d. CLAGETT d Co.
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LUSBY q DUvALI., Merchant TaiIors,


Colemans Hotel, Psnnsyipania avenue,
HAVE just received from New York splendid
Ii assortment of fashionable fall and winter
goods, consisting Of
Superfne French and English cloths
Beaver cloths, plain and fancy cassmercs
Rich cut velvet and other fancy ves,ings
4 Black satin and silk do
All of which we win make up 70 order in hand
some style at moderate prices.
We have also received great variety Of fancy
articles for gentlcmcn's wear, such as---
Handkerchefs, scnrfs, cravas, stocks, suspenders,
Gloves, silk and merino shirts and drawers
Woollen hosiery, dressing gowns, umbrellas, &C.
Our friends and the public respectfully invited
to give us a CALL
Sept. 25--3taw3wif 4ses
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ITENRY's CALCINED MAGNESIA.-A
Ill case Of this superior article is to-day received
direct from the importer. For sale by
]. F. CALLAN.
Sept I6
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BULLS SARSAPARILLA.--Ths preparation
ID of sarsaparla is preferred to all Others and
is recommended by all the physicians. Il may be
had, genuine, by the dozen or single bottle, Of
& l J. F. CALLAN,
Opposite the Post Office.
Sent. is
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FALL FASHIONS.

JOSIAH DIXON, merchant tailor, Colemon's
National Hotel, (entrance on 9Th street, first
aoorirom Pennsylvania avenue respectfully informs
bis friends and the public that he has Just received
from the North rich supply of French and En-
goods Of the richest styles, consisting, in part
Of
French and English cloths and cassmeres of the
most approved make, which, for elegance Of finish
and strength of body, cannot be surpassed in this
ey,
Also rich embroidered satin vestings, fancy cut
velvet vestings, gloves, suspenders, scarfs, and
shirts; all Of which will be sold at a small advance
for cash.
The proprietor pledges himself he will make to
order clothing of superior quality, at lower prices
han the same quality and style Of garments can be
,elashed BY clothing shops or dry goods stores Of
@s city. This the proprietor can and will do, on
!e cash principle. Suits of clothes made to order
IN twelve hours.
Sept 20--2aw3wif Hs
SPLENDID CARPETINGs-R. ESTEP will
~ open this day
article
1pieces rich Brussels carpetings, cheap and beau
!, = pieces three-ply carpetings, rich and entirely
, stills royal damask carpetings for passages and
stairs
= . pieces fine and supcr6ne ingram carpetings,
ai prices from 37l TO s7i cents
= pairs rich chenille rugs to match every style Of
carpetng
~ pairs rich tufted do do do
al also, 80 pieces new style silks, some very splen-
-. ne subscriber respectfully invites purchasers to
al, and examine for themselves before buying else
r. ESTEP.
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tn DENTISTS.

r HAVE to-day received a new supply Of porce-
i lain teeth Of all sorts and sizes, from the ceebra-
ted mandatory of DR.. McGrath, of Philadelphia,
which will be sold at his prices. They are very
handsome and well shaped If you want good
teeth cheap. call on J. r. CALLAN,
Corner Of and 7th streets.
Sent I6-n
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WILL BE OPENED, this morning, at the
wv Baltimore Cash Store
$50 pieces new style mousselines de laine
so do Cashmere d'Ecossc, to sell at 3lt to 50c
100 do French mousselines dc LANES
25 do do Cashmere d'Ecosse
30 do do runarounds do A93z
10 do dress patterns of embroidered Cashmere
d'Ecosse. 5
All of the above goods are of the newest styles,
received by the last steamers from Europe.
Sept 23-H PlTTMAN 4 PHILLIPS.
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A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
"A TON--The undersigned offers his services as
an agent for claims upon either Of the departments
or Congress-.
Particular attention will be paid to the settlement
Of accounts of disbursing officers, who may find it
ncoavenient to attend personally, especially those
of,he navy His experience and practical knowl
odge will afford many facilities.
Charges will be moderate, and regulated by the
amount claimed and the extent of service required.
Communications (post paid) will receive immediate
suention. CHARLES DE SELDING,
Rooth No. II Todd's Building,
Pennsylvania avenue.
REFERENCES.
Commodore Charles Stewart, U. 8. N.
Commodore John Downes, U. s. N
Stephen Cambreleng, esq, New York.
5 A. 0. Dayton, ESQ.,, Fourth Auditor, Treasury
Department.
Rev. Septmus fusion, Chaplain to the Senate.
John C. Rves, esq, Washington, D. G.
John Boyle, esq,
James Hoban, esq,
Charles Q. Handy, esq, Puraer y. s. Navy.
John De Bree, esq,
R. R. Waldron, esq,
April 9--tf
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GREAT ATTRACTION !

GREAT ATTRACTION!
DOOTS AND SHOES BOOTS AND SHOES
P-SAMUEL PHILLIPS, Successor to Wal.
ter Clarke & Son, sign Of the Black Boot, Pennsyl
vana avenue having just returned from the north
ein Cities would respectfully inform his friends, and
the public in general that he is prepared to Of
fer for sale, upon the most pleasing terms, large
and general assortment boots and shoes, consist
ing in part of the following
FOR THE LADIES.
900 pairs morocco and kid French slippers, from
SO cents TO 81 rs
Kid Paris ties, beautiful article
Morocco and kid slippers and ties
Bronze morocco and English Kid slippers
Morocco and kid buskin welts
Lasting do do
Whole and half bronze and black CATERS
Misses morocco and kid buskins and slippers
DO CATERS, bronze ard other colors
Children's morocco and kid boots and shoes
Infants fancy shoes and CATERS
Mems lined and bound brogans, all prices
Gentlemen's fine sewed and pegged calf do
Do nulli6ers and slippers
DO fine sewed and pegged calf boots
x do do waterproof cork-soe boots
Mems and boys heavy waterproof do
1000 pairs mems and boys coarse heavy bro
cams 10 which the attention Of farmers is invited,
and which will be sold as low as can be purchased
in the District. In addition to the above stock,
manufacturing, in all its different branches by COM
petent workmen, and at the shortest notice, ana
warranted, will be carried on under the manage
ment Of Elijah Edmonston, being scientific cutter,
and calculated to please the most fastidious. The
latest patterns and the best materials have just been
received from the North. Being determined not to
be undersold, and to give entire satisfaction, per-
sons wishing TO supply themselves in this line are
solicited 10 give me call before purchasing else
where.
Sep. 22-eolwf
VIZ GOD AND COAL YARD.--The subscribers
w respectfully inform their friends and custom
ers that they continue to keep, and now have on
hand at their yard at the locks at the termination Of
18th street. the residence of General Van Ness,
an abundant supply of the different kinds of fire.
wood, and anthracite coal ofthe best quality and diff
ferent varieties; and will shortly receive supply Of
superior Cumberland and Richmond CRATE coal, so
as to enable them TO supply the demands of all per
sons who may be disposed to patronize them. In
order to guard against mistakes, the coal will be
ulary and correctly weighed by person sworn
for that purpose, and a ticket will accompany each
load--the ton to contain 2,240 lbs. The same par
ticularity will be observed in the delivery of the
wood. er. NV. V
Terms, cash; but to punctual customers bills will
be presented in ninety days.
FORREST & SCOTT.
Sept. 16-2aw2w [Intelligencerl
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DUTLER COAL.--The subscriber has on hand
ID one thousand tons Of that superior article SO
well known in this District, suitable for CRATES or
stoves and would call the attention of the public TO
supply themselves soon possible; freghts are
advancing, and there is quite an advantage in getting
their coal in dry weather. would particularly call
article that is broken expressly for that kind of
stoves. There will be certificate of weight sent
with each load. .s-....4..-s
Orders received ut the coal Office, on Pennsyl-
vania avenue, opposite Coleman's Hotel; or It the
yard, corner Of Maryland avenue and 18th street,
near the Long Bridge. J.P.
Sept l9--taw3w Journal
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hEEN GINGER, &c.--Just received
Soo pounds green ginger
DO do race do
pipe superior white spirits, for preserving
49, peaches and other fruits
Soo pounds white mustard seed
cases bay rum
D do peach water
o do rose do
10 do Canton ginger
do rice -four
oool hid. Stuart's superior strip
NVVo gallons pure cider vinegar
For sale by
Sept 22-st ~
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TO THE LADIES.

TO THE LADIES.
w Z have constantly on hand large supply Of
wv the prettest and best work in our line Of
business 10 be found in the city, consisting, in
part, Of
Fine French morocco Paris ties
Do do kid do do
Do do do slippers
Do do morocco cottage shoe
Do do do walking shoe
Do hall, whole, and shoe-gaiters, black and CO.
lored.
Also, one of the handsomest assortments of chill
dens shoes to be found in any establishment in the
District. a#
Mr.. Charles Mann, an experienced cutter, will take
measures for those who prefer it. at the same price
as sore-work. He has now many customers who
think him Of the best filters they have tried
The best materials employed in our shoes, and all
work sold by us warranted.
w. MANN,
Sign ofhe large black boot, Pennsylvania avenue, 2
doors east Of Al street.
Aug.9
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1TNTvERSITY OF MARYI.AND.


T,ACULTY OF PHYSIC.-SEssIoN Of 1856.
\ The lectures will commence on Monday,
November 3d. and continue until the LIST of March
ensuing. -
Wunor HALL, MD.
CHEMISTRY aud pharmacy --WiLLIAM E. A. AKIN,
MD.
TSerapsuiics, maieria medica, aud hSgeine-SAMUEL
Carw, M. D.
'iaaonpy and physology.--JosErH RoBr, M. D.
Theory aud practice Of medicine.--ELIsHA BART.
lrrr, ID, =,
ttRsER, M. D.
Instruction in clinical medicine and clinical SUR
..,v eyers day at The Baltimore Inirmary, opposite
A. Medical College. The tboms fot practical
anatomy will be opened October LIST, and remain so
mil The end Of March following under the charge
# ,be demonstrator. Fees for the entire course,
DO matricuation fee, IS; graduation fee, 500; cn-
s,cket, free; dssectihg ticket, optional with the
student. Comfortable board may be obtained in
NE vicinity Of the Medical College for % SO to 50 SO
P'f'''Aiwi WILLIAM E. A. AKIN, Nd b.,
Dean Of the Faculty.
m 0au,,Noy I III. bl-g9 FIT '.t.s
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n y II
NATIONAL HOTEL, WASHINGTON,
-, lily, d. C.-The proprietor Of this fine
noe, formerly known as "Gadsby's" but now gen.
Ssly called "Coeman's Hotel," desires to return
~ hanks 10 his friends and the travelling portion
,s. ne community generally, for the favors which
~sy nave bestowed upon him since he opened his
- Suonshment, and to assure them that he viii spare
~eAertons to render his house worthy of the pa
share ~ ' '''s"'y ''o'''eA ~ "
IN, me house having been during the summer thor
S%sey painted and reftied is now in frst-rate or
~, or The reception Of travellers or residents; and
:. proprietor respectfully soicits continuance Of
s'sm yors on the part Of visitors to Washington,
oa. assdents during the session Of Congress, being
ls%auuen' that they will always find comfortable
Sgmgs, the best on the table that the market af-
"u'' and attentive and polite walters.
Sept l9-1
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Galveston, August I, is45.
ESQ MAIL CONTRACTORS, PosTMAs-

To Mail CONTRACTORS, POSTMAS-
i TIERS, and ill other persons having business
with the Post Office Department.-Th undersigned
having been for several years employed in the ac-
counting branch Of the Post Office Department, is
intimately acquainted with the operations Of that
department, and well qualified to attend to any in
terest connected herewith. He offers his services
as agent and attorney to contractors, postmasters,
and all others to whose business his experience may
be valuable. All affairs intrusted to him, whether
relating to past current, contemplated transac-
tons with the department, shall be attended to as
promptly and efficiently as could be done by the
parties themselves ii on the spot. Bidders for the
southern and western ma-routes, to be declared OF
the LIST of October next, will find it to their advan
tagc TO transmit their papers to him for preparation
They, and all others who may employ him, shall
constantly be advised of all matters affecting their
interests. If collections are any time required
be made by him, he viii remit the proceeds without
delay. Communications must be postpaid.
FlTZHUGH COYLE.
Hon. Elisha Whtlesey Garfield, Ohio, late Aud
itor of the Post Office Department
M. St. Clair Clarke, Washington, late Auditor of
the Post Office Department.
John Marion, esq, Chief Clerk of Post Office
Department, Washington.
Hon. VIM. Cranch, Chief Justice Of U. s. circuit
court, ID. c., Washington.
VIM. w. Seaton, esq, Mayor of Washington
Aug 6-2aw2m
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BALTIMORE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
INCORPORATED IN 1890,
No. Is South street.
en4 CHARTER PERPETUAL.
THIS company makes assurances on lives for
Il one or more years, or for life, at the following
rates per arInlim, per one hundred dollars.