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ST. CHARLES HOTEL,
orr,er Of Third street and Pennsylvania .arenue,

WASHINGTON CITY.
TIME subscribers respectfully announce to the
i inhabitants and strangers visiting the city, that
they have become the lessees Of the above establish
ment known as the property Of Charles Lee Jones,
esq. Its location is Immediately adjacent to the
railroad, and directly opposite Gadsbys new hotel,
and only three minutes walk from the Capitol and
the principal hotels.
The style in which this establishment is to be
conducted, is on the much-admired European plan,
of letting the parlors and sleeping apartments, and
furnishing meals to order, either in the private or
public rooms as parties may desire.
The establishment being new, and furnished with
neatness and elegance, the proprieors feel confident
il will vie with any similar establishment in the
Union.
The apartments appropriated to dinner and sup
per parties inferior to none in this or any other
city In addition to the many attractions of this
tablishment there is attached restaurant where all
the delicacies of the will be served up at mod
crate charges. We respectfully solicit the patronage
of the public.
BROWN g. Rolf.
Dec Stiff
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(IoPP'S BOWLING sALooN-The most spa
~ cious and magnificent establishment of the kind
in the world, located near the corner Of Louisiana
avenue and Sixth street, in the rear Of Coemans
formerly known as the Assembly Rooms.
The proprietor respectfully returns his thanks to
those gentlemen that have so literally patronized
him, and assures them the same system that has
heretofore given such general satisfaction will be
continued; i being his determination to carry out
tlemanly recreation and exercise. Citizens and
strangers are respectfully invited to call and judge
for themselves. MOSES CoPP,
Dec I0--ilf Proprietor.
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ID w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor, under
i !. the United States Hotel, wishes TO call the at
tention of members Of Congress, citizens, and
strangers, to his stock of goods, such as cloths,
cassimeres and vestings, equal to anything in this
market; which goods will be made up to order at
the shortest notice and best style, and as usual,
you will get the worth Of your money. You need
not order your clothing out Of Washington, thinking
to get it cheap Call at my store, and VIII con-
vince you that will sell you as good garment as
you can get in the United States for the money
N. b. I have q very large assortment OF ready
made clothing of my own manufacture; cloth cloaks,
ovcrcoats dress and ock do, pantaloops and vests,
which will be found very superior and cheap
Nov 22-eode Z. W. b.
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TN w. g. r. C. SMITH, Wolf stree Alexan-
i i. dra, d. c., Machinists, Iron, Brass, and Bell

TN w&R. C. SMITH, Wolf stree Alexan-
i dria, ID. 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 fer churches, town, fire. and other purposes,
from 10 pounds to 5000 pounds weight, and fine
tone.
Ornamental railing for areas, cemetery lots, &C.,
both ofcast and wrought iron and Of great variety
of patterns.
They are prepared to execute orders in the best
manner, with promptness, and at az low rates as
can be done by any other establishment in the
country.
Communications by mail or otherwise, will meet
with immediate attention
T. w. & r. G. 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, cisterns, &c.
Spout ends, turn buckles, sash weights.
Crate fronts, mantel plates
Rails for sliding dooors and variety of othcr ar
ticles for builders use.
Cast iron window stills, being better and cheap
or article than stone.
Fine brick made from an imported FIRE clay.
Feb lily
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BEALE H. RICHARDSON & CO.,
Dealers IN foreign and domestic dry goods,

Dealers IN foreign ana domestic dry goods,
No. 223, MARKEr STREET, BALTIMORE,
Three doors east of Charles;
HAVE now on hand large and we'll selected
IL stock of staple and fancy dry goods, as fol
lows:
wooLLENs
900 pieces French, English, and American broad
cloths, of every color, from common to superfne.
$50 pieces new style fancy doeskin, and plair
black French, English, and American cassimeres.
A large assortment Of black, blue, brown, olive
wave, and gold mixed beaver cloths.
Black, blue, and drab pilot do.
1000 pieces sattinets, Tweeds, Kentucky jeans
fulled linsey, and kerseys.
500 pieces white, red, and yellow plain and twill.
ed fannels.
500 pairs riband-bound, Whitney, and rose blank.
cts.
Servants do. white and coored counterpanes.
SO pieces fancy plaid cloakings and cloak Innings
Beached, unbleached, and colorcd Canton fan,
ncls.
vEslINGs.
Silk satin, fancy toilette, plain and fancy velvet
Cashmere, nerino, and swansdown vesungs.
DREss.GooDs~ - 80 &
Repp Cashmere, Cashmere d'Ecosse, black and
fancy -coored alpacas.
French and English bombaznes.
Grape de Pekin, Venetian grapes, moussein de
lanes, silks, &c.
tate sHAWLs sHAwLsl.
Silk, cashmere, mousselin de laine Grape.
Pain and embroidered Thibet, and blanket shaws.
t LINENS LlNENsl.
6-4, 81, lO-4 and l2-4 Barnsley shirtings.
GA and I2-4 cotton do.
Bleached and brown linen table-cloths.
Birdeye, huckaback, and Russia diapers.
Fine and superfne linen cambria handkerchiefs.
White, black, and brown Hollands, Irish linens.
VARIETY.
Silk handkerchiefs. black Italian and fancv eilk
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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
E streets, and in the immediate vicinity Of the Gem
eral Post Office and Patent Ofiice) are prepar-
ed for reception. The rooms 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 serve up and furnish fam
lilies with all ericurean 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-
sarac, de Forge and F. brand, which has been pro.
nounced by eminent connoisseurs to be a superior
article.
Nov. 15-eotDecl5
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THE CHEAPEST AND MOST SPLENDID

PICTORIAL PAPER OF THE DAY.
HEWETT'S EXCELSIOR, and New York IL
il IL Illustrated Times. Publisher, H. w. Heweu.
Artist, Il. ii. Mateson. Editor, G. F. Hoffman.
The Excelsior, periodical miscellany of origin
al and selected matter, will be published once fort
night, at the office, No Astor House, at l2s cents
per copy, or 50 per annum, in advance. Each num-
Der of the Excelsior will consist of sixteen folio
pages elegantly printed, with the best new type,
fine paper, and embelllshed with engravings, pre-
pared expressly for this work. and further enriched
with choice piece Of illuminated music and graph
ic illustrations of passing events; besides original
and selected architectural designs, alike OF an orna
mental and useful character; which architectural de-
signs, with accompanying etter-press articles upon
this important branch of art, will form prominent
and sterling feature of the work.
In its reading department. besides reviews, tales,
sketches, essays, and general correspondence, the
Excelsior will keep up steady record of the more
important events of the day, with editorial COM
mens upon such Of them as seem to claim particu-
lar attention. And, borrowing its name and spirit
from the aspiring motto and characteristic embems
of the Empire State" the Excesior-while faith
fully illustrating the and times through which
we are now passing-will ever aim onward and
higher, as an American journal of taste and OPT
ion.
To PERIODICAL AGENTs.--ln order to obtain the
first and best impressions of this work, periodical
agents generally will forward their orders to the
publisher, or their agents, VIM. Taylor, w. H.
Graham, or Burgess, Stringcr & Co., in this city,
at as early day as possible.
The holyday number of the Excelsior and New
York illustrated Times will be fair specimen of
those which are to follow and the publisher, conf
dent that the style and spirit Of the embellishments
will not be surpassed by any of the festival publ
cations Of the approaching season, at ten times its
price, offers it as holyday present at l2l cents
Persons at distance, by enclosing dollar, free
of postage, will be furnished with ten copies All
letters or communications (by maiD addressed to
this establishment must be postpaid.
Dec. l0-3taw4w
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JOHN EARLE, Jun, g. Co.,

JOHN EARLE, JIM, & Co.,
Merchant Tailors No. As Washington street, Boston.
NTOU respectfully inform their numerous
w friends and the public generally, that they
fashionable cloths, cassimeres, and other goods,
which they are prepared to make up in their usual
superior STYLE at short notice, and very low prices
and forward to any part of the United States. The
attention Of
MEMBERS OF CoNeREss, NAVY AND ARMY OFFICERS
and gentlemen in the employ OF government, is par
ticularly invited to many of whom they are already
known, and beg to render their grateful acknow
Judgments for their long-contnued patronage.
liberal credit, as heretofore, will be given.
They have appointed
On. DE Seding, No. Ii, Todds Buildings Penn. ~.
Washington, ID. c.,
their agent, who is duly authorized to receive
payments and orders, which will be promptly at
tended to.
Nov. I-3tawtf
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TTO THE ENTERPRISING.-T subscriber,
i having invented and patented valuable i'm
provement in the manufacture of shoe-pegs, hereby
notifies the public that he will give to any one who
will furnish the capital necessary to put the said
improvement into operation an equal partnership
until they realize "a 900 clear of all expenses or he
will sell the entire paten-right the most
able terms. He is willing to ensure that this ma
chine, with the labor of three men, will split, of the
medium-sized pegs, from seventy-fve to one hun
dred bushels per day.
The sum necessary to put the above-named ma
chinery into full operation cannot exceed 500.
T. A. ROBERTSON,
Dec. 6-eod2w Georgetown.
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A CARD-LANE& TUCKER would respect
n fully invite the attention Of their friends and
the public to their fall and winter stock of goods,
consisting in part of cloths, cassmeres vestings,
cloaks, robes, &c, with general assortment OF
fancy articles for gentlemen's wear. The above ar
ticles will be sold cheap for cash.
All gentlemen who want fashionable garments
may obtain them, in all that beauty and which
characterize the present mode Of dress, by calling
at their establishment between ~ and 9Th streets.
Nov 29-3tawlm LANE e. TUCKER.
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NOTICE TO INVENTORS.--Paten agency
In by Peter Won Schmidt a. Co., on Il street, OPP
posite the Patent Office, in the city of Washington,
b. G. inventors may have business transacted with
the Patent Office through this agency, either in per-
son or by letter. In all cases they will find il to
their advantage to give the subscribers call.
Models are made or repaired to order. Draw
ings and specifications madeall at the shortest no
tice. The strictcst attention will be observed in all
business and transactions with the Patent Office that
shall be intrusied to their care.
The charges will be very moderate. Persons at O
distance wishing information az to the patentabili.
ty of their inventions, shall be attended to also.
All letters directed to this agency must be post
paid to insure attention.
PETER Won SCHMIDT,
Patent Agent and Civil Engineer.
JULIUS I'll. Won SCHMIDT,
Machinist.
ALEX. w. Won SCHMIDT,
Nov. l3--eodlms Draughtsman.
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EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF SUPERIOR
PIANO FORTES,
.saIa In.


DERHAPS it may not be generally known
i throughout the country, that as large and COM
mandng stock of the very best piano fortes can al
ways be met with at our establishment in this city,
already finished at the largest and most reputable
factories North.
Constant additions enable us to present at all
times from eighteen to twenty flour Instruments
embracing all the fashionable styles Of fnish both
of mahogany and rosewood.
We will furnish them on as good terms rs the
best makers sell similar instruments North In adj
dition, we offer them for sale upon trial-subject to
be returned il they do not prove good. Should
such event occur, we agree to bear the expenses
Of transportation, both gong and returning. Our
great confidence in the instruments which we offer,
and the entire satisfaction expressed by those who
have bought and tried them, embolden us to make
these terms.
Out of a sale Of over four hundred, not one has
proven bad.
A written guarantee of their excellence, and of
good faith on our part, will accompany the instru-
ment whenever required
Having in our employ skillful tuner and regu-
lator of the piano forte, reliance may be placed in
the instrument being put in perfect tune and order
and packed in durable manner for transporting to
any part of the country
Prices vary from $50, 275, 800, 3a5, $50 and to
600 dollars.
We also furnish the piano forte with Coleman's
colian attachment
NASH & WooDHoUSE,
Booksellers and dealers in Piano Fortes and Mu-
sic, 1877 Main st., Richmond, Virginia.
Dec lin
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THIS is to give notice, that the subscriber has OBJ
i tanned from the orphans court of Washington
co., in the District of Columbia letters of admnstra-
ton on the personal estate of Sarah Cummerford,
late of Washington county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased are hereby warn
ed to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof to
the subscriber, on or before the 14th day of No
vember next; they may otherwise, by law, be
excluded from all benefit Of said estate Given un
der my hand, this 14th day Of November, 1s45
MICHAEL NASH, Admir-.
. Nov 1A--law3ws hsF ##GF s&a
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TOHN MILLS, fashionable bootmaker, Cole
d mans Hotel No. J., Sixth street, Washington
is now prepared to furnish gentlemen with boots
and shoes Of the latest French fashions (havng just
received set Of lasts from his correspondent
which, for neatness Of fit and style Of workmanship,
cannot be surpassed in this or any other city.
The subscriber being practical bootmaker, with
experience Of fifteen years in cutting and fitting,
and now devoting his whole attention to the comfort
of the gentlemen, he faiters himself that he can
give satisfaction to all those who may favor him
with a call. As he sells no work but his own man
ufacture, all those who purchase from him may de-
pend on the worth Of their money,
JOHN MILLS.
p. 8. Work made to order at the shortest posi-
bic notice, warranted good and 10 fl well.
Nov. o. 3ufS&Tu
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r IME LIME Just received, 700 bushels of
IL as good lime can be purchased in the Dis
trict. Also, fresh supply of seasoned select cul-
lngs, "a, "A, and Ga white pine; together with
a frst-rate lot of cherry and mahogany hand-rail
stuff.
Also on hand, general supply Of building ma
terals.
All Of which will be sold on reasonable terms for
cash or to punctual customers Applyat
HARDNESS & PURDY'S
Lumber Yard, 7th street, near the Canal.
Nov. l9--wf&s3t
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TO DENTISTS.

TO DENTISTS.
r HAVE to-day received supply of porce-
i lain teeth of all sorts and sizes, from the celebra
ted mandatory of DIR. McGrnth, 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 and 7th streets.
Sept. LIFT
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II AW BOOKS.-G. TEMPLEMAN has lately
- received a large addition TO his stock Of law
books; among the books are
The Law Library, 80 volumes;
English Common Law Reports, As volumeoi
All Story's works;
All Chittys 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; IL
New edition of East's reports, in volumes;
Archbods Nisi Prius;
Broom's Legal Maxims, and many other very
valuable law books.
Dec.
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MEDICAL NOTICE-MOMEOPA
lVl JONAS GREEN, M. D., (late of Philrdel-
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 practitioner Of homeopathy. His residence
is on G street, near Sd.
Dec 6-3taWtf
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MEXICAN SCRIP FOR SALE

MEXICAN SCRIP FOR SALE.
A BOUT $500 in Mexican scrip, bearing pc
"A cent. interest per onnum, and payable in seven
teen quarterly instruments, seven of which are a.
ready due, for sale by the present holder, who is
about to remove to Europe.
Offers received until the 25th of October, l945
addressed to p, No. 800 Broadway, New York.
This is good opportunity offered TO capitalists
70 make safe and profitable Investment
Oct. 1T
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MEDICAL BOOKS.
X TEMPLEMAN has received his stock of
VI. medical works. The selection made by
some Of the gentlemen of the faculty in this Dis
trict. Among them are
Horner's Anatomy
Do Anatomical Atlas
Velpeau's Surgery; by Mott
Listens Surgery
Chitty's, Guys, Trais's and Taylor's Medical
Jurisprudence.
Magendrie's, Carpenters, and Muller's Physio-
logy.
Hooper's, Dunglison's, and Coopcr's Medical
Dictionaries.
Cooper's Surgical Dictionary
McIntosh's Armstrong;, Eberle's, Dunglison's,
Billings, Eotson's, and Watson's Practice; with
large number Of other standard medical and surgical
works.
Dec. 10
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FORTUNE'sSHoME.
$4,000, in six prizes Of $4,000.
LEXANDRIA LOTT cry,

PoOoVo, !" SiA PihHes " S'0io"o'
ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY,
Class Az for l845.
To be drawn in Alexandria, ID. c., on Saturday,
December 20, le45.
SPLENDID SCHEME.
6 capitals Of $4,000, amounting to $4,000.
prize Of. 49,. SO 500 SO prizes Of. -. $500
do. 2, $40 900 do.......... 200
25 do ...........l0 600 &c. &c. &c.
IS number lottery--l3 dawn ballots.
Tickets only Sl0--halves, S5Tquarters, " SO.
Certificates of package of 25 whole tickets, $3.50 90
Do do 25 half do Is 90
Do do 25 quarter do 80 so
$35, 294.
ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY,
Class 40, for l845.
To be drawn in Alexandria, ID. c., on Saturday,
December 81, 1916.
GRAND SCHEME.
prize Of. ...... s35,294 prize of ....S2, 073
do.... $4,000 rs do....... 1000
do. 5000 l40 do. ....... 400
do.... 5000 &c. &c. &c.
Tickets only slO-halves, s5-Tquarters, 81 so.
Certificates of packages of a6 whole tickets, sl40
Do do 90 half do 70
Do do 90 quarter do IS
For tickets, shares, or certificates Of packages,
address
A. w. KIRKWOOD,
No. Browns Hotel, Washington city, D. c.
Dec. 3-SW2w.
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Moons, FURNISHED OR UNFURNlSH-
I'M ED, TO LET.-The subscriber has very
handsome parlor and three bedrooms over his book
tore next to the northeast corner Of Al street, on
P.nnsy lvania avenue which he will rent during the
Eomng session of Congress, either furnished or I'M
furnished. The parlor and bedroom adjoining can
b had separate from the other two bedrooms, if
desired
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A CARD.

A CARD.
|,dlSS E. HILL takes this method OF informing
|Il the public, that she has removed to the south
H. Of Pennsylvania avenue, between 10th and
t,L streets, next door to p. Kincby, where she
I'M continue to carry on dressmaking in all Its
7 ondon and Paris fashions received monthly.
Nov, 25-2weod Marlbro paper
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DOPING STATES The subscribers have

RooFlNG STATES The subscribers have
II constantly on hand large assortment of best
quality Veinhclli and Bangor roofing states. inclu
Jung "a ny s, Is by 3, l6 by 10, Is by 10, and 20
~ H. Orders for quantities to suit purchasers will
y promptly executed, at the lowest market price,
e y from the vessel or yard. When orders are
~ shipment, great care is taken in carting and stow
Ns on board; all Of which is attended TO by expert
cOced hands. Apply TO
SAMUEL THOMPSON & NEPHEW,
9. 273 Pearl street, New York.
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EOR RENT.--The subscriber will rent to a
I good and punctual tenant the house lately oc-
cuped 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
for wellconducted hotel than this There is also
quantity of furniture in the house, which will
be sold at valuation, should the tenant wish it. For
further particulars, inquire Of
JAMES MAHER, or of
r. w. DYER & CO.,
Auc. and Com. merchants
The National Intelligencer, Baltimore Sun, and
Richmond Enquirer will please insert, and send bill
to R. w. Dyer g. Co.
Oct. 25-3tawtf
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nLLENDoRFF'S NEW METHOD of learn
" ing to read, write, and speak the German Ian
guage. One volume, reprinted from the last London
edition. F. TAYLOR.
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mo CLAIMANTS.-FRANCI A. DICKINs

THO CLAIMANTS.--FRANCIS A. DICKINS
4 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-
emption and other land claims, the procuring of pat
ents for public lands, and the confirmation BY Com
gress Of grants and claims land; claims for prop
ery lost in, taken for, the service of the United
States; property destroyed by the Indians or while
in the possession of the United Sates invalid revo-
lutionary, navy, widows and halfpay pensions;
claims for revolutionary services, whether for COM
mutation, half-pay, or bounty lands-as well those
against the State of Virginia the United States;
all claims growing out of contracts with the govern
ment; or damages sustained lii consequence Of the
action 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.
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 Plenpotentiary of the United States in
Span are 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 tffce ls on F street, Sd door east of the
Treasury Department.
All letters must be postpaid.
May l8--ly HNf