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VALUABLE ALBEMARLE ESTATE AT
AIJCTION


THE subscriber will offer at auction, on the
i premises, on the 10th of December next, the
estate called DUNLORA, the late residence of
Colonel Samuel Carr, containing, by recent survey,
four hundred and forty-threc acres. Of these, one
hundred and sixty are Rivanna low grounds, of the
finest quality; more than one hundred acres are
heavily timbered, the greater part of which is
within two miles of Charlottesville, where wood
commands ready sale and high price. The rest,
except what has been seeded in wheat this fall is
well set in grass. This estate is situated between
two and three miles north Of Charlottesville and with
in four miles Of the University of Virginia, in a
wealthy neghborhood, remarkable for its intelligence
and morality.
The Rivanna river, which bounds the estate, Is
navigabe for batteaux in both of Its branches, for
fve and six miles above ii, to large manufacturing
mills of the highest rcpute. There is also another
large mill, one mile below, on tributary Of the
Rivanna. The improvements consist Of large
and elegant brick dwelling and all necessary out
houses.
TERMS One-fourth on the 18th February, 1886,
and the residue in three equal annual instruments
thereafter.
Immediately after the sale Of the laad there will
also be offered at auction thirteen young and likely
negroes all the stock plantation utensils and house
hold furniture, and the crops Of corn, hay, and
bacco.
Terms made known on the day of sale.
GEORGE WATSON CARR.
J,.
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r AW BOOKS.--G. TEMPLEMAN has lately
- received large addition to his stock of Law
books; among the books are
The Law Library, 80 volumes;
English Common Law Reports, As volumes;
All Story's works;
All Chitly's works;
All Angels works;
All the elementary works;
The New York, Maryland, louisiana, and other
State reports.
All the Supreme Court, circuit court, and district
court reports;
New edition Of Earl's reports, in 8 volumes;
Archicola's Nisi Prns;
Broom's Legal Maxims, and many other very
valuable law books.
Dec
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MEDICAL NoTICE--MoMEOP
lVl JONAS GREEN, M. D., (aie Of Philrde-
phia,) graduate Of the medical department Of the
University Of Pennsylvania, tenders to the citizens
of Washington and its vicinity his professional ser
vices as a practitioner Of homeopathy. His residence
ia on street, near Sd.
Dee. 6-otawn
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Nov. l7-MThSat 4w

AW SCH0OL.-Having derived great adj
IL vantage to my health from travelling this sum
Fna propose to open law school in the city of
Faenmond, to be conducted on the plan pursued by
|ext-book will be NV own commeniaries. which
Lay be procured by the student from myself; other
looks necessary to the course may be readily pro-
[u'ea as they are wanted, in Richmond. The
enool to be opened on the 18th Of November, and
Y close on the 18th of May. The course will en-
ace lectures on natural, constitutional, and NUM-
pa Jaw The fee for admission to the school will
\ sSO, payable on entrance.
HENRY ST. GEO. TUCKER.
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INTENSIVE SALE OF HANDSOME FUR
IL NTTURE, china, cut-glass, crockery, GRAN
doles, candelabras, French clocks, plated ware Ia
BILE cutlery, jewelry, and fancy articles
On Tuesday morning, December 9th, at haif-past
10 o'clock--and will be continued through the day,
sold will sell, at the Odeon, corner Of Penn
avenue and Al street, very large and handsome
collection Of the above named articles, viz:
FURNITURE
Marble-top pedestals centre and sofa tables;
bureaus; washstands; pier tables, &C.; looking
glasses; mahogany French and high.post bedsteads;
flush and haircloth-covered sofas; dining and card
tables; wardrobes; secretaries and bookcases; CEN
Ire tables; rocking chairs enclosed washstand with
toilet glass; otton,ans; chairs; hair mattresses.
CHINA.
French china dinner and tea sets coffee cups;
god-band and plain white china tea and coffee sets
granite china dinner sets, I4l pieces, blue and
dishes, &c, &c.
Sugar-dishes, ceery-glasses, decanters, tumblers,
rich cut wines, goblets, preserve-dishes, &c
PLATED WARE.
Walters cake-baskets, candlesticks, and casters
with rich cut bottles.
TABLE CUTLERY.
Sets ivory-handle and buck knives and forks,
81 pieces girandoles, candelabras, solar and astral
lamps, rich cut hall lamps French mantel clocks,
vases, &c.
GOLD WATCHES.
On Tuesday evening, at O'clock will be added,
ten gold lever Watches part of them folljewelled.
Also, one splendid organ, suitable for church or
parlor, and said to be very superior instruments
goods not enumerated Also, one very extra large
French-pate looking glass, cost Sl2O.
VIM. MARSHALL, Auctioneer.
Nov. 22-6teod
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Navy AGENT's OFFICE,

Washington, Nov. 10, 1e45.
PROPOSALS will be received at this Office, until
L o'clock on Wednesday, the 10th day Of De-
cember ensuing, for the delivery of 20 tons Of best
American gray pig iron, No. i, at the Navy Yard
in this city, free OF expense TO the government and
subject to the approval of the commandment of the
yard, to be delivered in thirty days from the time
the contract is entered into.
w. B. SCOTT, Navy Agent
To be published once week in the Union, Jour-
nal and Constitution, at Washington; the Republican
and Argus, and Sun, at Baltimore; Post and Times,
Boston; Pennsylvania, and Key Stone, Philadcl-
phia; Enquirer, Richmond, Va; Evening Post, Jour
nal of Commerce, Daily Globe, and Morning News,
New York. Nov. ID
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THE COLUMBIAN.


r H. EBERBACH respectfully returns his thanks
y for the liberal patronage he has received, and
informs his friends, members of Congress, and gen.
temen visiting the metropolis, that his new build
ings pleasantly situated on the corner Of 9Th and
streets, and in the immediate vicinity of the Gen
eral Post Office and Patent Office) are now prepar-
ed for reception. The rooms are well arranged,
and adapted for the convenience Of gentlemen.
Messes Of gentlemen would find it conducive to
their comfort to give the Columbian call before
seeking elsewhere.
The restaurant attached to the establishment is at
all times fully prepared to up and furnish FAM
lilies with all eIcurean dishes that may be desired.
The bar is well supplied with the best qualities Of
wines and liquors, and, in addition to his regular
stock he is pleased to inform his friends and stran-
gers that he has selected from the New York custom
house few casks Of pale old Cognac of the L. Sa-
snac, de Forge, and f. brand, which has been pro.
nounced by eminent connosseurs to be superior
article.
Nov. 15-eotDecl5
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T OST, on Wednesday morning last, from the
with the name of VIM. C. Bolton, containing vari-
Gus articles of apparel.
Whoever has found il, or has it by mistake, will
please leave it at Fuler's Hotel and receive siuta
bic reward.
Dec. 6--3t
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EARTHENwARE, C HINA, AND GLASS.

EARTHENWAREC HINA, AND GLASS.
I1NHOMAS PURSELL has just imported, pen
ships Pacific and Hampdcn, from Liverpool
adoher sources, one hundred and thirteen packages
Of he above articles of the newest style and from
the best manufactures, such as
French and English china dinner, tea, and toile
pets, or pieces detached
Canton china, pearl, white, blue, stone china, and
and blue printed and figured plates
Dishes, bowls, vases, "a great Variety
Ina word, his very extensive stock embraces
almost every article usually kept in such establish-
mens
Dxon's English Britannia tea and coffee sets,
hnd plated castors; and also American Britannia
coffee and tea sets, or pieces separate
Casters, lamps, candlesticks, mugs, covered pitch
Table and tea spoons, coffee urns and higgins,
Solar lard, or oil lamps
Astral, stand, side, Liverpool, reading, cut, plain,
nd ground hall lamps
Lamp glasses and wicks, of almost every size
lvory-handled and other knives and forks, in
complete sets or separate
Plated and brass candlesticks, shutters and trays
Walters, ooking-glasses, shovels and toDgs
Cut, pressed, and plain tumblers, wines
Champagnes, fnger-bowls, wine coolers, clarets
Decanters, fruit baskets, dishes, lamps, &c.
large assortment of common ware, suitable for
rAilng. All Of which will be sold, wholesale and
'al as cheap as the very cheapest
English pipes in boxes
First quality stone ware at the factory prices.
AS the subscriber is determined to reduce his
hnavy stock Of goods, he intends to sell low, and
olcls call from his friends and the public gene
aly at his store opposite Browns Hotel, Pennsyl-
Eanla avenue
THOMAS PURsELL.
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DUVALL e. BROTHER,
MERCHANT TAILoRB,

Under Gadsby's neic hotel,
LAVE just selected and received from New York
II their fall and winter goods, Of the newest and
most elegant styles, consisting Of cloths, beaver
cloths cassimeres doeskns, velvets, satins, silks
&C., all of which they are prepared, as usual, to
make DIP in style of elegance unsurpassed, and al
their usual moderate prices.
Also, a great variety Of stocks, cravats, scarfs,
gloves, suspenders, silk and woollen shirts and
drawers, &c.
The attention Of our customers and the citizens
generally is invited to an examination Of the same.
DUVALL & BROTHER.
Nov. 24-3taw2wif
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n n RS. GASSAWAY has taken a commodous
ltl building on the south side of Pennsylvania
avenue between 9th and 7th Streets and nearly OPP
posite Browns and Coeman's Hotels, where she is
prepared to accommodate yearly and transient
boarders. Her apartments are spacious, airy, and
have been newly furnshed and she ia,ters herself
that she can insure the comfort Of those who may
visit her house.
~ Attached to the premises is a good stable,
for rent.
Nov. S-dtf
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RuAyE this day opened n new and elegant stock
= i,a;es' and genemen's dress goods, to which
@..sf,lly invite the attention Of purchasers gen.
iiyl .,. among other very desirable goods for la
), 'a rear. a few pieces Of elegantly shaded (a,l
'G x o Mace, figured (all woody cashmsres
"a 40 wool and cotton cashmeres, from IL
to 50 cents
N do elegant new-style silks
e 40 black and bue-blac silks
IA do black and colored velvets
i niece mode-colored satin for bonnets
White and coored tarltons
"A nieces Robroy and tufted plaid for cloaks
Cashmere and other shawls
CoIored hbet embroidered shawls
a nieces black and colored alpaca
IA do prints for IL. to 25 cents
70 dozen Bagou's best kid gloves, assorted col
ors and numbers
s pieces black and blue-black French and Eng
fish cloth
Blue and other colored cloths for cloaks
Cashmere ves,ings in great variety
Cuyats gloves, hosiery, and handkerchiefs, OF
every description
,mb,s wool and merino shirts and drawers.
Togeber with great many other useful and de-
,hIs articles. all Of which am determined to Of
4 Al very reduced prices.
GEO. w. ADAMS,
Between 9Th and 9th streets, Penn. avenue.
Dec. 3-diw&eolw
Union HOTEL, GEORGETOWN, D. c.
The subscriber, having leased this old-estab-
|sbsd house for term of years, and having just
|0mpleted an entire renovation of the premises, 50
4 o place it on an equal footing with the first class
4 hotels in the District, is now prepared to
,oeiye permanent boarders, or transient travel, on
10 most accommodating terms.
II. hotel is very large, and was built with ref
renee 10 comfort and convenience 1t is pleasant
located, in central. part Of the town, Of conve-
lent access to the business portions of it and with
/ short walk of the principal departments Of
,overnnen
The house has been newly and handsomely fur
,shsd, and no pains shall be spared to render It in
r,ry respec, one Of the most desirable stopping
,on!s in the District, if experience and attention
IN effect it.
Nov l4-3taWtf
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noUBLE-ACTI0N HARPS--J. F. BRowNE
~ begs to inform his friends, the elite of musical
taste and admirers Of this beautiful instrument, that
he will visit Washington city the third week Of this
month, with an elegant assortment Of harps, and
will be happy TO attend any avors for repairs, &c.
Communications may be sent to w. Fischers, Sta
tiones's Hall, Penn. avenue
J. r. BROWNE,
Maker and importer Of harps, &c, 2sl Broad
way, New York. Dec 4--eo3w
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A CARD.
THE HOTEL PICAYUNE,

THE HOTEL NE,
|pur WARRINGTON CITY, d. c.
'nE Undersigned respectfully announces to the
inhabitants Of the capital, and the people Of the
saon generally, that he has opened a hotel on
~ "lnsyvana avenue, next house but one to Jack
-. ~ nall which will be known by the above cogno-
E lhesye in which it will be conducted is the
aopean plano Ia the Globe and Lovejoy's,
wv York He fatters himself, from his long ex-
lJasnce as hotelkeeper in New York and else
III'' mat his establishment will merit a share of
10% patronage, which he solicits.
Del-lm
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FURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.

"A WELL-fuRNiSdED and pleasantly stu
"A ated house, with handsome parlors and good
beds, with attendance, will be rented to three or four
gentlemen during the session of Congress, for one
dollar and fifty cents per day. Enquire at this
Office.
Breakfast can be provided, if desired.
Nov. 29-3awtf
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WILL BE OPENED, this morning, a, the
wv Baltimore Cash Store
$50 pieces new style mousseines de laine
SO do Cashmere d'Ecosse, TO sell at 81 TO so C..
100 do French moussenes de LANES
25 do do Cashmere d'Ecosse
30 do do runarounds do
10 do dross patterns of embroidered Cashmere
d'Ecosse
All of the above goods are Of the newest styles,
received by the last steamers from Europe.
Sept. 23-tf PITTMAN e. PHILLIPS.
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MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND STRAIN
GERS.

wv FISCHER, importer and dealer In fancy
So. and staple stationery, Rodgers penknives,
us ana scissors, parchment, drawing materials,
~ eolors, blank books, mathematical and must
a.. "srs,ments, perfumery, diamond and metallic
~, ana fancy articles.
= members Of Congress and strangers visiting the
q VIII lind the most extensive variety OF the best
reasonable and uniform prices, whole
ISu re'ai at Stationers' Hall, THIRD door ess,
usual price.
Dec
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nRINTED DIAGRAMS Of the Senate and
j House of Representatives are now ready, and
an be had by the hundred or single copy at the
ookstand Of Casimir Bohn, in tho rotundo of the
Capitol Members who wish to send copies to their
snsti,uen,s will please apply as above.
Dec 3-3t Nat. Int.l
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VTTANrED to winter-Fory or fifty dry cows,
w to be returned in good condition in the spring,
with their calves, should they have any Terms for
wintering, IS. Enquire of Miller at the market.
house, or at his residence, at the Navy.yard
Dec 6-3t
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LUSBY e. DUvALL,
MERCHANT TAILoRs,

Coieman's Hotel, Cd door east, Pennsyipdnia ar,
HAvE ON HAND, of the latest importations,
i Il large and elegant assortment of French and
English cloths cassimeres, beaver cloths, and vest
ings, selected from some of the first importing
houses in New York, and embracing great a va
ricty Of the newest style goods as can be found in
up order, in handsome style, at moderate prices.
Also on hand, choice selection Of fancy articles
for gentlemen's wear, such as
Scarfs, cravats, handkerchiefs
Stocks, gloves, suspenders
Silk, merino, and cotton shirts and drawers
Muslin shirts Of fine quality
Dressng-gowns, umbrellas.
5Membeta Of Congress, citizens, and stran
gers, are respectfully invited TO give us call
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ID OOMS, FURNISHED OR UNFURNlSH-
N ED, TO LET.-The subscriber has a very
handsome parlor and three bedrooms over his book
store, next to the northeast Of Al street.
Pennsylvania avenue, which he will rem. during the
coming session of Congress, either furnished or un-
furnished. The parlor and bedroom adjoining can
be had separate from the other two bedrooms, if
desired.
GEORGE TEMPLEMAN
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PoCKET-BOOK LOST.

|nE REWARD.-Lost, on Tuesday, the Cd in
DC slant, a; or near the Capitol, q pocket-book,
onianing note of hand, and various other papers,
which can be Of no value to any one but the owner.
Ito any person finding the same, and delivering it,
|vith its contents, at Browns Hotel, the above re-
Yard will be paid.
Dec 3t-3-
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CtASHMERES, SILKS, velvets, shawls, and
~ cloakings.-We will open this morning
1,500 yards fine French cashmeres, newest
style
1000 yards changeabe satin tour, corded, and
striped silks
10 pieces black and blue black silk vel
vets, for scarfs and dresses
10 pieces black and maroon colored silk vel.
velts, for bonnets
90 pieces splendid cloakings.
HALL q BROTHER.
Nov. 29--hw2w
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THO GENTLEMEN OF CoNGRESS.-Fur-
i nished rooms for rent on Missouri avenue,
near 9Th street--consisting of parlors and cham
bers handsomely furnished. mess of three or
five gentlemen would be pleasantly situated. The
location being desirable-convenent to the Capitol
and the hotels, and removed from the noise and dust
of Penn. avenue. The rooms may be had upon
reasonable terms, with breakfast and tea or with or
without board.
Address to C, City Post Office.
Nov. 26-2w
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oW EN-, EVANS, & CO.,
MERCHANT TAUORS

hbN,hANI lAibOho,
DEG leave to acquaint their friends, and the pub
- lie generally, that they have just opened their
supply Of fall and winter goods, consisting of o
careful selection of the richest articles lately intro
duced into the world of fashion.
DTTo officers of the navy, they would state,
that they have just received, per steamer Great
Britain, case of English gold epaulets, embroid-
cry, and laces, made to their order, agreeably with
the regulation of 18th April l645.
Store on Pennsylvania avenue, between Fuller's
and Galabrun's Hotels.
Oct. l4-2aw2mif
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nR. J. r. PIPER, Homeopathic physician, has
~ removed his Office to 9th street. near ID, cas-,
side, second house north Of the Unitarian church.
Dec. 29-3ts
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MI RS. HAMILTON, nearly opposite Coleman's
lVl Hotel, has her house handsomely fitted up for
the accommodation Of members Of Congress, tran
sient and yearly boarders.
Nov. 26-6tf
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h 10 hs Proprisfs charged With postage, wi not
w. ont " the post Office.
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n KERSEY'S BOARDING HOUSE,

II KERSEY'S BOARDING HOUSE, three
Il. doors west of the "Union" OfIice.--I beg
leave to inform the ladies' and gentlemen of WASH
ington, that am ready to receive gentlemen to
board. Breakfast and dinner at SO so per week.
Rooms, il wanted. French dishes to be had at
the shortest notice, hot cold Soups from II till
o'clock.
Nov. %
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LLENDoRFF'S NEW METHOD of learn
ing % read, write, and speak the German lam
ESS. ons volume, reprinted from the last London
Aon' p. TAYLOR.
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AGENCY AT WASHINGTON CITY.

TNHE subscriber having been employed for sew
i eral years in the public departments at Wash.
ington, and being familiar with the mode Of
transacting business for than twenty-five years,
respectfully offers his services for the adjustment
and collection Of claims against the government
Prompt attention will be bestowed upon any
business entrusted to his care.
Charges reasonable according to the labor in
CURED.
All communications must be postpaid.
BENJAMIN ROMANS.
N. B. The duties Of the agency will not interfere
in the least with those Of an auctoneer and com
mission merchant.
Dec l--cplm
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NtHILDREN's SHOES, CHEAP FOR CASH
~ One Of the most complete asaortments to be
found in the city, comprising every variety. This
branch will receive particular attention. Prices to
suit the times.
W. MANN,
Sign Of the large Black Boot Pennsylvania sv,
two doors west OF Al street.
July ~