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DINE OIL LAMPS.-Two years. past expe-
i rience has proved that Colds Patent Pine Oil
Lamps are the cheapest and best in use: one lamp
will give as much light ten sperm candles, at the
cost of half cent AN hour 10 this kind of lamp
no accident can occur, and the oil containing no
grease will not nurc The finest carpets turned
upon them. They are not only superior to lard
lamps, &C., but to gas and the best gas fixtures in
the world or to any other lamps burning any kind
Of OIL For sale by,
Oct 81 J. +. CALLAN.
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VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY IN
v MONTGOMERY COUNTY MD FOR

VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY IN
v MONTGOMERY COUNTY MD FOR
SALE AT PUBLIC Aforementioned thori-
" Of deed of trust, executed on the l7th August,
1912. ty John Poole and Ann r. Poole, his wife,
duly recorded in Liber b. s., No. H. folios 262 and
266, ono Of the land records Of Montgomery county,
Maryland, the subscriber will offer for sale, OH the
premises, near to Colesviile, Maryland, the vaua-
bic Improved lands described in said deed, or 30
much thereof may be necessary TO cover the debt
therein provided for. These lands consist of paH
OF tract called "Peachs Lot" being part Of tract
called "Beaver DAM" and part Of tract called
"Snowden's Manor enlarged" containing 6fy-four
acres, two roods, and thiriy-iour pcrches, more
less. Also, all that tract OF land called "Fne Mead
ows," it being part of two tracts Of land, one
called "Saint WiDoxbeIg,' and the other "Poplar
Point" containing hrty-fou acres sixteen perches,
more less. Also, all that tract parcel OF land
called "Addition," being part Of tract called
GOOD Luck" containing three one rood and
seventeen perches, more less. Also, part Of the
"Second Addition TO Culvers Chance" formerly
the property Of Milbcrne Semm.s, containing one
hundred acres more or less together with the build
ngs and improvements the said several tracts;
reservng, however, to Edward Dawes, his heirs
and assigns forever, all the rights and privileges to
ml-racc as described in a certain deed from Rich
ard Smith and others TO John Poole, dated the 18th
day OF August, 1912.
The sale will take place on Thursday, the 9th
day of November instant, at IL O'Clock m, and the
terms will be as follows, viz; Fifteen hundred dol
lars TO be paid in hand; and the residue in six,
twelve, eighteen, and twenty-four months, with in
terest from the day Of sale; the purchaser TO give
notes satisfactorily endorsed and deed Of trust
secure the payment of said notes; and on comp-
ance with these terms, the subscriber will convey
the purchasers all the right and title given in the
aforesaid deed. The right s reserved to resell the
property, ut the risk and expense of the first pur
chascrs, on u failure TO comply with the terms in
ten days. RID. SMITH, Trustee.
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Dubious ROOTS.-l shall to-day receive for
ID sale Of superb flower roots--hyaeinths
tulips crocusscs, jopquilles anenlonics, ranuncu-
lusses, &c, which | will sell very cheap, and
those who want must apply soon.
l am also hourly expecting lot of superior
flower Seeds put up in small papers for retail
j. +. CALLAN,
Oct. 30 Corner Z and It'll streets.
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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
OF Congress.
Particular attention will be paid to the settlement
Of accounts of dlsbursing officers, who may find it
ipconyenient to attend personally, especially those
Of The navy. His experience and practical knowl
edge will afford many facilities.
Charges will be moderate, and regulated by the
amount claimed and the extent Of service required.
Communications (post pad) will receive immediate
a,lepuon. CHARLES DE SELDING,
Room No. III Todd's Building,
Pennsylvania avenue,
REFERENCES.
Commodore Charles Stewart, u. s. N.
Commodore john Downes, U. S. N
! Stephen Cambreleng, esq, New York
A. 0. Dayton, esq, Fourth Auditor, Treasury
Department.
Rev. Seplmus fusion, Chaplain to the Senate.
John C. Rives esq, Washington, ID. c.
John Boyle, esq,
James Hoban, esq,
Charles Q: Handy, esq, Purser Y. $. Navy.
JohnDe Dree, esq,
R. Waldron, esq,
April eff
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nERUvIAN GUANO.-The subscriber offers
i for sale portion Of the Orpheus's cargo of
PERUVIAN. GUANO, just arrived at New York,
from the Chinchia Islands, in parcels Of five tons
and upwards, at $50 per ton of 2,240 lbs.
Purchasers of smaller quantities will be supplied
by DAVID C. HARRIS, No l55, Baltimore
street, at the following rates:
Under ton, q cents per ID.
SAMUEL X. GEORGE,
No. German street, Baltimore, agent for Peru
Wan Company.
Oct 23-2awlm
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nLLENDoRFF'S NEW METHOD Of learn
~ ing TO read, write, and speak the German Ian
guogc. One volume, reprinted from The last Londo
edition. +. TAYLOR.
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WANTED from $1,000 to 5000 for client,
wv payable in one or two years, which will be
secured by deed of trust property elgbly situa.
ted, newly erected, and cost $4,000.
CHAS. s. WALLACH,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
Nov T--2aw3wf
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DANCING ACADEMY.


MIR. F. C.. Liable has the honor TO inform the
lvl ladies' and gentlemen of Washington, George
town, and Alexandria, that his Dancing Academy
will reopen on Tuesday, 18th November, at his
dwelling -house, OH Pennsylvania avenue.
Days Of t,iiiion-Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sat
urdays; from Up. M. to p. m, for young ladies;
from TO p. M, for young masters.
N. B. Those ladies' and gentlemen who may feel
DESTROYS to receive instruction at Georgetown, will
please leave their names with Mr.. George Hoz-
man, Union Hotel, or at Mr.. LIZ residence in
Washington.
Oct. 27---2taw3m Int and Georgetown Adv
C,ARPETINGs. CARPETlNGS, CARPET
~ INGS, &c.-The subscriber has Just received
and offers on the very best terms, Saxony, Brussels
and ingram carpeings. He names, in part
500 yards rich Saxony carpeungs, superb pat
terms
500 yards extra ssper Brussels carpcngs, SUI
perb patterns
500 yards medium Brussels carpeiings, superb
patterns
: 1000 yards tbree.ply carpetings, rich patterns
1900 do. beet quality ingram carpe,ngs
500 do. medium do. do.
10 sets Venetian carpetings, of all the differ
ent widths and colors
10 pieces rich printed floor drugget, from
10 yards wide. Together with
100 hearth rugs, some Of which very supc-
nor.
Also, n0Or Oll-cioths OF every "luui anu uescrp'
ton.
The above goods offer Inducements rarely TO be
mel with, and are sure to give entire satisfaction.
Nov 3--:llco.,wif r. ESTEP.
nor RENT.--The subscriber will rent to q
I good and punctusl tenant the house lately oc-
cupied by him, and well known as the Globe Ho
tel, situated on Pennsylvania avenue, and opposite
the National Theatre.
There is probably not better location in the city
Tor welEconducied hotel Than this. There is also
quantity Of furniture now in the house, which will
he sold al valuation should the tenant wish it, Fol
further particulars, inquire Of
JAMES MATlER, or of
II. w. DYER e. CO.,
Auc. and Com. merchants.
The National Intelligencer, Baltimore Sun, and
Richmond Enquirer will please insert, and send bill
TO n. w. Dyer e. Go.
Oct. 95-3iawn
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nENTlSrRY, OR DENTAL SURGERY
IL DR.. VAN PArrEs continues al his pleasant and
central location Ia few doors west from Brown
and Coleman's hotels) He pledges himself to per
form any and every opel alton appertalning 70 his
profession, ms successfully and with as little pain,
can be done in any Of the eastern cities.
He inserts teeth of any desired shade or size,
with or without gums, singly or in full sets, as
cases may require; and usually secures them to the
gums by that most cleanly and comfortable princi-
pie Of atmospheric pressure. Yet, being FULLY com
pe,ent to apply every known principle, his patients
shall always have the benefit Of the mode best
adapted TO the condition of their mouths.
Having been long established in Washington, he
deems il unnecessary to expose patients names for
reference, but would suggest 10 strangers that they
inquire of citizens.
NIB. No charge for work that should come short
Of what was promised in the contract nor ever any
charge for repairing, or even renewing, his work
Nov. lin.
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Union HOTEL, GEORGETOWN, D. c.

Union HOTEL, GEORGETOWN, ID. c.
u The subscriber, having leased this old-estab-
lishcd house for term Of years, and having just
completed an entire renovation Of the premises, So
us to place it equal footing with the first class
of hotels in the District, is now prepared TO
receive permanent boardcrs, or transient travel, on
the most accommodating terms.
The hotel is very large, and was built with ref.
erence to comfort and convenience. IL is pleasant
ly located, in central part of the town, Of conve-
nient 10 the business portions Of IL and with
in short walk Of the principal departments Of
government
The house has been newly and handsomely fur
nished and pains shall be spared TO render il in
every respect ono Of the most desirable stopping
points in the District, il experience and attention
can effect il.
GEO. ii. HOFFMAN.
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w EBSTER's LARGE DICTloNARY-pn

VIZ EBSrER,S LARGE DICTIoNARY-price
w reduced to $40 50.-Two large volumes in
full leather binding; the finest copies in regard to pa
per and printing-points upon which a great differ
ence xinssnd The most complete and extensive edi
ton extan,; the copies now offered containing Gas
few do of those now IN clrculatlon) me large and
completed by tho author Immediately before his last
illness. and which is published and copyrighted
aimee his death by his executors.
For sale "a few copies only remaining) by
Nov. Is r. TAYLOR.
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CtAREY's TRANSLATION OF DANTE
" Ono beautiful volume with IL OF Flexman's
illustrations. r. TAYLOR.
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next, with good and sufficient Sure,ies to perform
the service proposed.

next, with good and sufficient Sure,ies to perform
tho service proposed.
Dated"
The bad should be sent under seal TO the First As
sistant Postmaster General and the words Small
Observation-Disclosures rouies," or "Gulf Of Mexico
roycs as the case may be- written on the face OF
the letter, and should be despatched in time to be
received by or before the 18th day Of January next
which will be the last day for receiving proposals
under this advertisement
The acceptance or non-acocptance Of the bids will
be determined by the 3lst day Of January next
The service is to commence with the trip nearest
to the first day Of May, 1886; but if the bidder shall
not consider himself able prepared to put the ser
vice in operation on about that day, he will
specify the day Of commencement in his proposals
Offers TO service an earlier date will be
considered. The contract term will expire with the
voyage ending on or about the 30th day Of June,
1850.
G. JOHNSON,
Postmaster General.
Dxs.. n..a.
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NEW GOODS JUST RECEIvED.--The sub
IN scriber would call the step,ion OF all those who
are In want Of either fancy or staple dry goods 90
his unusually large and well-selected stock. de
has hesitation in saying that his stock at present
Is far superior 10 anything be has heretofore otter
other store in the District. lie has this day re-
ceived, and names, in part
In Siiks for Dresses.
25 pieces rich striped chameleon ottoman Sik,
new article
rs pieces do do Pekin do
rich style
SO pieces striped silk. assorted styles, cheap
8 do extra-width jet-black silk
10 do do blue-black do
20 do ordinary width black and blue black
silk
S do black Italian lus.rngs
s do black Poult dc Sole, for scars and
mantillaS, black selyage
In Cashmeres, sc.
rs pieces rich silk embroidered Cashmeres
25 do do do medium quality
50 do do do very cheap
In Macks and ScartS.
rs rich Terkeri sbawls, new designs
25 do do do handsome styled
carton rich heavy silk shawls
,od d do, DO do Grape do all Goors
from 81 to $40
20 black silk ottoman shawls
25 do Cashmere do
! carton beautiful scarlet Grape scarls
In Mourning Goods.
70 pieces blue-black very superior apacas
IS do jet-black very cheap do
10 do half-mournhg and black mousseines
IS pieces black and blue-black bombasns,
Together with black grapes, gloves, hosiery, and
all other goods adapted to those wearing black.
ALSO
Is pieces white lannels, Of Welsh & Rogerss
manufacture
25 do super white aannels cheap
100 do assorted do
100 do cassinets from 81 cents upwards
SO do Irish linens of the best manufacture
Is do table diapers, OF all widths
2 bales Russia crash and diapers
cases l2-4 super cotton sheetings
10 pieces furniture dmities
Together with tartan plads, rich calcoes, low
priced calcoes, curtain calicoes, curtain muslins,
damask tablccloths and napkins, damask and water
ed moreens, Canton fannels, merino, silk and CASH
hose, linen cambria handkeichefs, thread
aces and edgipgs, linen cambrics, Swiss and book
muslins, cambria muslins, &c.
Heavy Goods for Negro Clothing, &c.
l bale heavy kerseys
l case sleeps gray cassnet
300 point blankets, all prices
bales cotton osnaburgs
% pieces pcnitentiary plaid linseys
50 do do do cottons
Cloths, CassimereS, and VeStngS.
10 pieces super black French cloth
Is do assorted qualities black cloth
40 do consisting of blue, invisible green,
brown, and other colored cloths
Is do assorted black cassimeres
~ do do fancy do
25 do low-prced fancy do
Is do rich cut silk velvet vestings
I'D do black satin do
% do fancy silk do
Together with woollcn Shirts drawers, silk shirts,
hosiery gloves, suspenders pocket handkerchiefs,
aud every other article suitable for gentemans
wardrobe. r. ESTEP.
Nov 3--eo3t2wif
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TO DENTISTS.

r HAVE to-day received new supply of porce-
i lain teeth of all sorts and sizes, from the ceebra-
ted mandatory Of DIR. 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. F. CALLAN,
Corner OF E and 7th streets.
SAINT I6-tf
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iNE FRENCH CALF BooTs-The laics,
style just received, at the cheap cash store of
S,. w. MANN,
No o. the large Black Boot, Pennsylvania av.,
'JI u1o ss west Of u street.
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SETH BARTON,

COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
CONTINUES to practise in the Supreme Court
~ of the United States, except that he takes no
employment in cases adversely to the interests Of
the United States Sept. IL
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WILL BE OPENED, this morning, at the
wv Baltimore Cash Store
$50 pieces new style mousselincs de ainc
SO do Cashmere d'Ecosse, TO sell at 81 to 80 C.
100 do French mousselines de LANES
IS do do Cashmere d'Ecosse
30 do do runarounds do
10. do dress patterns of embroidered Cashmere
d'Ecosse.
All of the above goods are of the newest styles
received by the last steamers from Europe
Sept. eft PlTTMAN e. PHILLIPS.
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TO THE LADIES.
WE have constantly on hand large supply OF
w the pretest and best work in our line of
business to 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 half, whole, and shoe-gaiters, black and CO.
lored.
Also one Of the handsomest assortments Of chill
ams shoes to be found in any establishment in the
District.
Mr. Charles Mann, an experienced cutter, will take
measures for those who prefer it, at the same price
~ al aore-work lie has now many customers who
W k him one of the best filters they have ever tried
ihe best materials employed in our shoes, and all
work sold by us warranted.
w. MANN,
Sign ofht large black booi, Pennsylvania avenue, 9
doors east of Al street.
Aug,9
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ELEGANT AND EXTENSIVE
n PROPERTY. FOR SALE-The late

- ELEGANT AND EXTENSIVE
N5! PROPERTY FOR SALE-The late
iiiiH residence of MIR. Armfeld, on Prince
go street, in Alexandria. The house is
brick built of the best materials, hand
somely finished, and well arranged for comfort and
convenience; contains Is rooms, most Of them large
and airy, and has a wide hall through the centre
0uthouses Of brick, also covered with metal, con-
sis,ing, in one range, of wood and Warehouses;
ds,ern above ground two bathing and two dressing
rooms. On the opposite wing, fine greenhouse;
and in the rear, brick two-story double house for
servants.
The aower-gardens extend from Patrick to Hen
~ Streets The vegetable garden is large and pro-
duciye.
It's considered, by many, the handsomest and
most desirable residence in the District.
twill be sold low, and on accommodating terms,
onappcaton to
Is WIN. ID. MUTT,
At the Treasury Department.
Oct 29-lw&eolf
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NATIONAL HOTEL, WASHINGTON,
=. CITY, d. C.-Thc proprietor of this fine
"Oe', formerly known as "Gadsby's" but now gen.
uauy called "Coleman's Hotel" desires to return
W. hanks 10 his friends, and the travelling portion
y. .he community generally, for the favors which
my nave bestowed upon him since he opened his
aaolishment and to assure them that he will spare
~ exerilons TO render his house worthy of the pa
share
Inc house having been during the summer thor
Iusey painted and refted, is now in frst-rate or
.l 'or the reception of travellers or residents and
% proprietor respectfully soIicits continuance Of
pas' n,ors on the part Of visiters TO Washington,
ns'aen's during the session of Congress, being
aS that they will always find comfortable
S s, n 'ns best on the table that the market ai-
'O'u'' and attentive and polite waters.
s. s. COLEMAN.
Sept l9--tf
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VI VALUABLE MEDICAL WORKS offered at
v very small advance from cost, for cash, by T..
X. LUNDY, between 4! and 9Th streets, south side
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington.
Curveliers Anatomy
ChurchiIl's Diseases of Females
Cburcbill's System of Midwifery
Chapman on Eruptive Fcvers, Dropsies, Gout, &c.
Chapman on Thoracic and Abdominal Viscera
Bartlett on Typhoid and Typhus Fevers
Billings's First Principles Of Medicine
Domestic Management Of the Sick-room
Dewecs's System Of Midwifery
Dunglison's Practice of Medicine, 2 vols.
Dunelison ON Human Haahh 3
Dunglisop- on New Remedies.
Dunglison's Medical Dictionary
Graham's Elements of Chemisfry
Hoblyn's Medical Dictionary.
Harrison on the Nervous System
Rigby's System OF Midwifery
Roget's Outlines OF Physiology. and Phrcnology
Popular Treatise on Vegetables Physiology
Trails Medical Jurisprudence
Perera on Food and Diet
Audra's Essays on Blood and Disease
Wilson's Dissector
Smith a. Horner's Anatomical Atlas
Wood e. Bache's United States Dispensary, new
edition.
American Journal Of Medical Science, published
auarterIv, NJ As n year h..eir
Braiihwsites Retrospect, published semi annually
81 year
London Lancet, published monthly, 81 a year
Nov Sind
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CHILDREN'S SHOES, CHEAP FOR CASH
~ One of the most complete assortments 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 av.,
two doors west Of Al street.
July "a
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CHAMPAGNE WINES, &c, &c.-Choce
~ Wines of the well-known brand J. Leausseure
and others, viz:
50 boxes sillery Massouex
10 do Romantic and Richbuig sparkling Bur.
gundy
25 baskets Russian Eagle
IS do Ay Mosseux, &c.
Hermitage, white and red
Coterotie, do do.
Also, Port, Sherry, and Madeira wines, Of supe-
rior quality, received and for sale on commission
by A. r. THOMPSON,
So Beaver ST., New York.
Oct "a Inf
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WEN, EVANS, g. CO.,

N 49," n MERCHANT TAIEUKS, W.
DEG leave to acquant their friends, and the pub
ID lie generally, that they have just opened their
supply Of fall and winter goods, consisting of a
careful selection of the richest articles lately intro
duced into the world of fashion.
ITTo officers of the navy, they would state,
that they have Just received, per steamer Great
Britain, of English gold cpaulets, embroid-
cry, and aces, made to their order, agreeably with
the regulation of 18th April, ls45
Store on Pennsy lvania avenue, between Fuller's
and Galabrin's Hotels.
f)rt IA-9aw0mif
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G. JOHNSON,
Postmaster General.

Posr UfticE DEPARTMENT,
Washington, ID. G. October 4, 1916.
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: Am AGENCY IN TExAs.-fhe subscri
| her. having, during residence Of nine or ter
lars IN Texas, been connected with the land Offices
hereof and having acted as the agent of his friends
II The United States IN purchasing selling; holding
is.dses to their lands in Texas, respectfully offers
S;s ssryices to such other persons abroad as may
wish TO engage them.
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His excellency Arson Jones, General Sam. Hous-
,.a General T. ]. Rusk, General r. J. Henderson,
coooel James Love, Colonel James Riley, Hon.
n g. Kaufman, Texan charge d'atiaires, WASH
;..,oo city; Matthew 81. Clair Clarke, do; King
man Co., do; General c. F. Mercer, and the
Texan consuls abroad .s
MANY forGcitures are about to accrue, from failure
10 nav iaxes; many claims, otherwise good, will be
barred by adverse possession OF three years--tha,
n The United States cannot be admitted to record in
TEXAS, for want Of proper authorization. Owing
n some one or other of these Causes the best lands
are IN condition to be lost.
Having made il my business to become acquaint-
ID with all the laws relating to titles, and being de-
,,mned to attend diligently to all claims confded to
me- require, in all cases, an advance IN cash. snffi-
sIent TO cover expenses Of investigation. When
,hal shall be done, am willing to take contingent
iu,eres, IN the lands for attention and services.
ROBERT ID. JOHNSON.
Galveston, August Z, ls45.