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AGENCY AT WASHINGTON.
MOS KENnATI and IOuNE KENnAI

AGENCY AT WASHINGTON.
A MOS KENDALL and JOHN E. KENDALL
n offer their services 10 such as may have
business with the Government of the following de-
,cripiion, viz
Obtaining contracts from the Post Office and
other Executive Departments.
Procuring patents and other business connected
with the Patent Office.
Procuring pensions--reyoutionary army, and
navy; and other business in relation Thereof
Settlement of accounts, whether with the State,
Treasury, War, Navy, or Post Office Depart
ments
Prosecuting of claims against the Government,
whether for lands, other property, or money, be-
fore any Of the Executive Departments or Con-
greSs.
Our Office is in the house of Amos Kendall,
on 18th sheet, near the Office of the Madisonian
where we can be found during business hours.
AMOS KENDALL will prepare cases for presentation
10 the Departments, or 70 Congress. His knowl-
edge Of the forms and details of public business,
derived from service in the public Offices, will
enable him 10 perform this service in the most ef-
fcctive manner; and those who intrust us with
business may rely upon the utmost prompliude,
and the use OF all proper means TO bring it 10 a
successful issue. Our charges will be moderate,
depending for their amount OH the nature OF the
case.
Persons at distance will find il much cheape
70 employ us in any business they may have with
the Government, than TO come to Washington
themselves.
We will also attend TO the adjustment and col
lection of private claims.
All letters on business should be addressed
to Messrs. Kendall & Co., agents, and must be
AMOS KENDALL,
JOHN E. KENDALL.
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TINO CLAIMANTS.-F A. DICKINS

II W CLAIMANlS.-FhANC "A. DIChlNS
i continues to undertake the agency Of claims be-
fore Congress, and other branches Of the govern
ment, including commissioners under treaties, and
the various public offices. He will attend to pre-
emptlon and other land clams the procuring of pat
ents for public lands, and the confirmation by Con-
gress of grants and claims land; claims for prop
erty lost in, taken for, the service of the United
States; property destroyed by the Indians, while
in the possession of the United Sates invalid revo-
lutlonary, navy, widows and halfpay PENSIONS;
claims for revolutionary services, whether for
mutation, halfpay, or bounty lands--as well those
against the State Of Virginia the United States;
all claims growing out of contracts with the govern
action or conduct of the government; and indeed,
any business before Congress or the public Offices
which may require the aid of an agent or attorney
His charges will be moderate, and depending upon
the amount of the claim and the extent of the SER
vice.
He is also agent for the American Life Insurance
and Trust Company, which has a capital of two
millions of dollars paid in.
In the prosecution of claims against Mexico, un-
der the late convention, Mr.. Dickins and the Hon.
G. P. Van Ness, late Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States in
Spain, associated and any claim sent to either
Of them, will receive their united and prompt atten-
ton.
Mr.. F. A. Dickins is known to most of those
who have been in Congress within the last few
years, or who have occupied any public station at
Washington.
His Office is on F street, Sd door east of the
Treasury Department.
All letters must be postpaid.
May l6-ly
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A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT. WASHING
IA 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 il
inconvenient 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 paid) will receive immediate
attention. CHARLES DE SELDING,
Room No. III Todd's Building,
Pennsylvania avenue.
REFERENCES
Commodore Charles Stewart, u. s. N.
Commodore John Downes, u. 8. N
Stephen Cambreleng, ESQ.,, New York.
A. o. Dayton, esq, Fourth Auditor, Treasury
Department
A. t. Smith, esq, Chief Clerk Navy Depart
ment.
Rev. Septimus fusion, Chaplain to the Senate.
John G. Rives, esq, Washington, d. G.
John Boyle, ESQ.,,
James Hoban, esq,
John De Bree, esq,
R. r. Waldron, esq, /"
April 9-f
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= PER CENT. STORE, NEW YoRK.-The
- subscribers take this method of calling the at
tenn of doing business, and of soliciting the future
patronage of their old customers To CASH dry
goods merchants visiting New York, our plan offers
the greatest inducements. The cost of each article
is marked in figures upon il, and commission of
only FIVE per cent. added at the foot of the bill We
are daily receiving DRY GOODS Of all descriptions
from auction; and to the buyer we guaranty a sa-
wing of from ten to fifteen per cent from the prices
of the old credit system.
Marshall's linen thread, imported by ourselves.
always on hand, at greatly reduced prices.
n5-A call is respectfully solicited, by
HUTCHINGS, CASWELL, q SMITH,
l6 Cedar street, 8 doors from Pearl street,
Feb. 2o-2aw3m New York.
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tn VAR. C. SMITH, Wolf street, Alexan-
i dra, d. c., Machinsts, Iron, Brass, and Bell
Founders, manufacture
High and low pressure steam engines and boilers
Machinery, iron castings, brass castings.
Wrought iron work Of every description.
Bells for churches, town, fire, and other purposes
from 10 pounds to 5000 pounds weight and fine
tone.
Ornamental railing for areas, cemetery lots, &C.,
both feast and wrought iron, and Of great variety
of patterns.
They are prepared to execute orders in the best
manner, with promptness and at as low rates Is
can be done by any other establishment in the
country.
Communications by mail or otherwise will meet
with immediate attention.
t. w. & r. C. Smith have at all times for sale
pillow castings, of variety of approved patterns.
Horse powers and threshing machines.
Corn shelters and fan castings.
Soda pumps
Letter copying presses.
Cast iron pumps for wells, csterns, &c.
Spout ends, turn buckles, sash weights.
Crate fronts, mantel plates.
Rails for sliding doors, and variety ofother ar
ticles for builders use.
Cast iron window stills, being better and cheap
er article than stone.
Fine brick made from an imported fire clay.
Feb lily
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I'm the petition Of Oliver c. Harris, Of Water.
~ vile, New York, praying for the extension Of
a patent granted TO him for an improvement in the
said patent, which takes place on the 18th day OF
March, 1886.
II is ordered that the said petition be heard at the
Patent Office, on the first Monday in August next,
at IL o'clock, m; and all persons notified to ap.
pear and show cause, if any they have why said
petition ought not to be granted
Ordered, ALSO that this notice be published in the
Globe and Madisonian, printed at Washington; the
Sun, printed at Baltimore; the keystone and Sen.
tinel printed at Philadelphia the Journal Of Com
merce, printed at New York; and the Times, print.
cd at Boston, once a week for three successive
weeks Previous to the first Monday in August next
HENRY L. ELLSWORTH,
Commissioner of Patents
/. p. 8. Editors of the above papers will please
copy, and send their bills to the Patent Office with
paper containing this notice.
April 22--law3w
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GUPERIOR BLANK BoOKS.--Merchants
~ shopkeepers, and others, who may require the
use Of a blank book, will find the most extensive
assortment Of every description, made of the very
best materials, constantly for sale at Stationeris
Hall.
These books have been made from six to eighteen
months, and consequently are much better than
those recently from the bndery; and which will he
sold at less price for cash.
The assortment consist in part, of Ledgers, Jour.
nails, Day Books, Blotters, Letter Books, Record
Manuscript, Autograph, Receipt, Bank, Bill, Check
Scrap, Memorandum, Pencil, Copy, and Pass Books
faint and red lined, with paper and leather covers
Also, Alphabets, wide and narrow, of Medium
Denny, Cap, and Quarto size.
VIM. FISCHER.
Dor %
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PATENT OrrIcr. April I845.

PATENT OFFICE, April l645.
ON the petition Of William H. Mackrell, Of New
~ York, praying for the extension of patent
granted to him for an improvement in fasteners fol
shutters and blinds for seven years from the expira
ton of said patent, which takes place on the 18th
day Of june, 1845,
lie ordered that the said petition be heard at the
Patent Office, on the first Monday in June next, al
IL o'clock, M. and all persons are notified to ap.
pear and show cause, If any they have, why said
petition ought not to be granted
Globe and Madisonian, printed at Washington; the
Sun, printed at Baltimore; the keystone and SENT.
mel, printed at Philadelphia the Journal Of Com.
merce, printed at New York; and the Times
printed at Boston; week for three successive
weeks previous to the first Monday in June next.
HENRY L. ELLSWORTH,
Commissioner Of Patents.
p. 8. Editors Of the above papers will please
copy, and send their bills 70 the Patent Office with
paper containing this notice.
April 19-1aw3w
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DRs. DREsBAcH, KUHN PRYoR'S DYs-
~ PEPTIC CORDIAL

WASHINGTON, Nov. %, 1874.
Mr.. c. HERsroNs: Dyspepsia. disease l
had for some years TO an alarming degree. Your
Dyspeptic Cordial deserves more than passing no
tice from me. My case was of the most distressing
nature, and the conflict between my stomach and
food was often severe, the stomach oathing the food
and time after time throwing it up-frequently with
pain Add TO this greatly depressed spirits, with
debility, nerves weakened, restless nights frequent
starting with unpleasant dreams To describe my
situation is difficult. Physicians were consulted,
various medicines tried, but nothing met my case
until met with your Ohio medicine, named Drs
Dresbach, Kuhn, and Pryor's Dyspeptic Cordial
Soon after using it my disordered stomach became
soothed continued the medince-a perfect cure
has been efiected-my health is now good and has
been for more than year. can now use any arti-
Gle of diet without any inconvenience. In my case
this valuable medicine is incontestable. My case
is well known to the Rev. ]. M. Hanson, having
been associated with him, in the same room, for
some years, in the General Post Office.
VIM. S. DARRELL.
/ am fully convinced that the above statement is
correct. JAS. M. HANSON.
Dec. 10
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS ON THE NEW
HAMPSHIRE MAIL ROUTES.
Posr OrrrcE DrPARrMESr,

Post OFFICE DEPARTMENT.,
April ~, 1845.
A N error has occurred in the printing Of the ad-
IA yertisement for proposals for carrying the mail
on route No. al.
The schedule was drawn up specifying 8 .. M
as the hour Of departure from Lebanon and a. m.
the next day the hour Of arrival at Concord; but
the printed advertisements give the departure and ar
rival at different hours, and to prevent connec-
ton with depending mails.
The bidders are notified that the mail is to leave
Lebanon at p. M, and arrive at Concord next day
by 6 a. M; and they will make their proposals &C
cordingly The bids should come in BY 8 O'Clock,
a. m. on the 18th instant.
C. JOHNSON,
Postmaster General.
To be printed in the Globe, Madisonian, Constr
futon, and lnteiigencer. April l2-dtf
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EOR COUGHS, COLDS, ASTHMAS, &c
- Wlstar's cough lozenges, prepared and sold by
JOHNF. CALLAN, corner Of and 7th streets,
opposite the Post Office Department, Washington.
These lozenges cannot be too strongly recommended
to public attention as safe medicine in coughs,
colds, asthmas, &C. They are very serviceabIe in
soreness and tghtness of the breast, difficulty OF
breathing, hoarseness, &C., and give great relief in
that troublesome sensation, tickling in the throat
which is 30 tormentng in this complaint
Dose, from one to six lozenges in the course Of
the day; they will be found particularly serviceable
at night in allaying coughs, and promoting sleep;
rs cents per box.
Jan 8
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Washington, Dec. Is, 1874.
REFERENCES.
Hon. George Evans, Maine.
Shepard Cary, do.
Levi Woodbury., New Hampshire.
Daniel Webster, Boston.
Chas. w. Cartwright, esq, do.
Messrs. Gosler& Co. do.
Hon. c, P. Van Ness, collector, New York.
" Edward Curtis, do
4" Aaron Ward, do
I" VIM. A. Moseey, do
James B. Murray, esq, do
Hon. James Buchanan, Pennsylvania.
/" Walter Forward, Pittsburg, do.
Judge Campbell, Philadelphia, Pa.
/" Calvin Blythe, collector, do. do.
Jas. Hoy, jr., esq, postmaster, do. do.
J. r. Tyson, esq, do do.
Henry M. Watts, esq, u S. Dist. Attorney, Pa
Commodore Stewart, New Jersey.
Hon. VIM. Cost johnson, Maryland.
z. Collins Lee, esq, U. s. Dist. Atty, Baltimore
Hon. Hugh A. Garland, Petersburg, Virginia.
6 !. +. Holmes, Charleston, South Carolina
Richard Yeadon, esq, do. do.
Hon. Ephraim Fl. Foster, Tennessee.
/" Dixon H. Lewis, Alabama.
D. l.. Clinch, Georgia
I" Thos. B. King, do.
:" Alexander Barrow, Louisiana.
g Samuel Houston, Texas.
Gen. M. B. Lamar, do.
Gen. Memucan Hunt, do.
Hon. d. q. Burnett, do.
Jonas Butler, esq.,, do.
Frost Thorn, esq, do.
Jan 81
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THE CHURCHMAN'S LIBRARY, series Q

THE CHURCHMAN'S LIBRARY, a series Of
Il publications, original and from the English
press, issued in monthly numbers. The numbers
for 1874 COLLECTED into one volume) are Just re-
ceived, for sale by F. TAYLOR. Also the Books
of the Church, by .tobert Southey, late poet
laureate; one volume, from the fifth London edi-
ton.
umes, octave.
:. Church Clavering or the Schoolmaster, by the
Rev. w. Greslcy, M. A.
A Few Words About Holy Baptism, pamphlet,
New York, l645.
Jan. %
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DRiTIsH ALMANAC AND COMPANION

ID FOR l645, volume Of the size of the Boston
American Almanac, and Of the same scope and de.
sign; closely printed, and containing mass of val.
liable and recent information, commercial political
statistical scientific, and miscellaneous, not at this
time to be found in any other work. Among much
other matter will be found chronicle of the session
Of Parliament 1874, with abstracts of its documents
bills, public acts, &C., lists of members of Parlia-
ment of the royal households, foreign ministers,
public agents, &c. &c.
just imported from London by F. TAYLOR, and
this day received.
March IL.
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DERUVlAN GUANO.--The balance of the
Il cargo Of Peruvian guano received by the under
signed per ship orpheus, from the Chncha islands,
for account Of the Peruvian guano company, is offer
ed at the following rates:
Fixed price per 100 lbs. : 10 50
With discount az follows:
On not less than tons of 1000 lbs EACH 10 per Ct
Over 5, and less than 10 tons Is do
Over 10 tons 20 do
This cargo is warranted to be pure, and of the
best quality.
cells Of one ton AM upwards, by
SAML. *. GEORGE, q.
No. Germsm st., Baltimore,
Agent for the Peruvian Guano Company.
Balimers, Feb. 7, 1916.
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EUROPEAN HOTEL, AT WASHINGTON
IL The subscriber rencwedIy invites a continu-
ance Of the patronage Of his friends. His hotel prof
fers 70 the travelling public the very best and most
comfortable accommodations, with the choicest Of
the most luxurious viends in The market. Knowing
well the competition at the capital for this season.
II is his intention not to be outdone by the most
fashionable hotel in the country The prices win
be satisfactory, as TO deserve the consider.ton Of
all who desire 70 enjoy fully the metropolis upon the
most reasonable terms. The wines, liquors, and
cigars are from the best known importers.
Gentlemen from France, Spain, and South Amer-
lea, will find themselves al home.
LOUIS GALABRUN,
Near the Treasury Buildings, Penn. ay
March I2--3m
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A FIRsT-RATE FARM FOR SALE


HNHE subscriber wishes to dispose of his farm
u lying in Wayne county, Indiana, four miles
southwest Of thecity of Richmond on the east fork
of White Water, containing THREE HUNDRED
AND TWENTY ACRES ofthe best quality fland
in the State 300acres of which is under fence and l5O
in good state of cultivation. There is on the
premises as good mill-seat can be found in the
State Also, 200 bearing fruittrees, springs of ex-
cellent water, walnut, blue-ash, and oak timber in
abundance, large quantities Of limestone, and SC,
600 good brick.
The above described property is situated in the
wealthiest and most populous county in the State
of Indiana. A great bargain can be had in this
property, as the subscriber is determined to sell il
at lower rate than such property has hereto
fore been sold for.
Persons wishing to purchase property in the
West, would perhaps find It to their advantage to
examine the premises.
The terms can be known by application to the
subscriber by letter or otherwise.
JOSEPH s. STIDHAM.
jan 9
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EO0 GROSS METALLIC PENs.-w.
wv FISCHER, Importer of Fancy and Sta
pie Stationary, has just received, directly from the
manufacturers, J. Perry, e. Co., elliott, and Win
de the largest and most extensive variety of metal
lie pens (many Of which are entirely new that has
ever been offered for sale in the country. Dealers
IN steel pens can purchase the article at the lowest
New York prices at Stationers' Hall.
Dec. IL
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Posr oTEIcE DErARrmENr,

April q, I645.
DROPOSALS will be received this Department
Il until the 10th day Of May next, at p. M, for
furnishing 900 balances for the various post Offices
IN the United States, constructed on plan best cal
cuated 70 ascertain the weight Of letters and other
ma'lable matter, under the post Office law of Sd
March, lo45. The prices at which they can be fur
ni.hed to accompany the proposition.
w.l De perceived that II will be necessary that
the balance should indicate half ounce, and any
given weight between half ounce and eight ounces.
Propositions not to be considered unless accompa-
MED by samples. 'f'
Il is desired by the department that the whole
number of balances indicated shall be furnished bv
the hrst OF Juy but the bidder will designate the
C. JOHNSON,
Postmaster General.
April
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NAVY AorNr's orr,cE.
Washington. April II. l8dS

" X. !
PROPOSALS viii be received a, this Office until
Il O'Clock, on Saturday, the 18th day Of May
next for furnishing all the fresh Beef and Vegetables
that may be required at this naval station during the
fiscal year commencing the first day OF July next
and ending on the 10th day Of June following, that
repaired for the men in ordinary at the yard, and
such others as may be on the station from time TO
time in vessels, during the year. The Beef and
Vegetables to be Of good quality, and the best this
market affords; to be offered for by the pound.
The offers to be sealed and endorsed, and accom-
panied by satisfactory guaranty that the person
making the offer is responsible and will enter into
the contract If his bid is accepted.
Payment will be made at this Office upon bills
properly approved by the commandment Of the yard,
deducting thercfrom 10 per cent until the contract
WIN. B. SCOTT,
Navy Agent
April 17--lawtl7J
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JAMES I. DICKINS,

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT Law,
DRACTISES in the Supreme Court of the
i United States, and the several courts ofthe Dis
trict OF Columbia; prosecutes claims before Con-
Government and, in general, does all business re-
quiring an agent or attorney. Office, No. 4, west
wing Of the City Hall, Washington city, d. G.
Oct 26--dly
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TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS.

W fIOLroALE HOUSES, BALTIMORE
W. The undersigned Merchants, Manufacturers
and Dealers Of the city Of Baltimore, being fully sup.
Piled with Goods in their respective departments
suited 10 the Spring and Summer Trade, avail them
selves Of the opportunity afforded through the me-
dunn of the newspapers toinvite Country Merchants
to an examination of their several Stocks and
Prices
The superior advantages which this market af
fords, in many respects, to Country Dealers, the
facilities for travelling and transportation, and dis
position on our part to offer every inducement to
purchasers both in terms and prices will, we hope,
attract old and new customers, TO whom this invita-
ton is respectfully addressed.
Importers and Dealers in Silk and Fa.cy Dry Goods.
B. F. Gardner & Co., No. 279 Market street.
Domestic Cotton and Wooiisn Goods.
John II. Duvall Il Co., No. 26l Market street.
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TRANSPORTATION OFFIcE,
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company,
VVaah;n0ton Branch IAfh Nov lRAA

Washington Branch l4th Nov, 1914.
In consequence of the adoption of a new schedule
by the Post Office Department, the following changes
in the running Of the trains on this road will go into
effect this day, viz;
The train that has hitherto left this city at p. m.
will hereafter leave at 81 o'clock, p. M; and the
train that has heretofore started from Baltimore at
O'Clock, a. m. will now leave the arrival of the
Philadelphia cars, at about IL p m, and reach
this city at or about O'Clock, a. m.
corresponding change having been made on the
Philadelphia road passengers leaving this city at 81
P. m, will connect, heretofore, with the cars for
Philadelphia--the departure of which from Balu-
more has been fixed at 8 o'clock, p. m.
BY order:
SAMUEL STETTINIUS, Agent
November Ia
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r oOK HERE.--Persons suffering from colds
IL coughs, DC, can be supplied with
Pease's Hoarhound Candy,
Browns Boneset, "
McCullcy's Sirup Of May Apple and Wild
Cherry,
Swayne's Sirup of Wild Cherry,
Jayne's Tonic Expectorant,
Covert's Balm Of Life,
Thompson's Life-preserver,
Wistars Cough Lozenges,
Sherman's Cough Lozenges,
Peters's Cough Lozenges,
by calling on G. H. JAMES,
corner of 14th and K streets.
Where may also be found a full and general as
sortment of Drugs, Medicines, Perfumery, Fancy
Articles, Brushes, Combs, &C.; all which will be
sold low for cash, or to punctual customers.
Dec 10
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~ OLD'S PATENT PINE OIL LAMPS
VI These are the cheapest and best lamps in USE
one of them will give as much light as twelve sperm
candles, at half the cost of one candle. They are
superior to all other lamps to the best gas FIX
lures in the world. They are entirely free from
grease, and cannot be exploded. They may be kept
in good order for l2l cents per annum. For sale,
at all prices,by
]. +. CALLAN,
Jan30 Corner Of K and 18th streets.
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Jan3O

Ii INTs IN THE REORGANIZATION OF
IL THE NAVY, pamphlet, New York, ls45.
Restoration of the Jews, discourse, by NJ. M.
Noah, pamphlet, New York, 1645, with q map Of
the Land of Israel.
Vestiges Of the Natural History of Creation,
VOL, l2mo.
Mulder's Agricultural Chemistry, translated by
Fromberg, with additions by Professor johnson, of
London, and Silliman of New Haven; to be pub
ished in numbers No. / this day rcceiyed.
Jan. "a F. TAYLOR.