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John MILLS, fashionable bootmaker, Cole
y mans Hotel, No. l Sixth street, Washington,
is now prepared to furnish gentlemen with boots
and shoes Of the latest French fashions, (havng Just
received new set OF lasts from mis- correspondent
which, for neaness OF fl and style of workmanship,
cannot be surpassed in this or any other city.
The subscriber being practical bootmaker, with
an experience OF fifteen years in cutting and fitting,
and devoting his whole attention TO the comfort
of the gentlemen. he fatters 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. s. Work made to order at the shortest posi-
bic notice, warranted good and to ct well.
Nov. 30 tifS&TU
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ID. wv. DYOTT ~. SONS.
ELIXER OF CALTsAYA BARK.


THIS preparation is particularly recommended to
Il persons of weak habit, and to such reside in
low situations, where the system is, in gen.
era less relaxed. The addition of certain in
gradients has so completely disguised the taste OF
the bark, as to render this ecacious remedy most
paatable cordial; thus peculiarly adapting it to con-
quer that repugnance which most persons expert.
ence after taking for time bitter potons, as il
combines the greatest efficacy with highly agree
able flavor. As preventive Of the ague it has
superseded the use of all other remedies, in such
parts of the country as it is known. Prepared only
BY. J. Milhau, No. 1873 Broadway, New York.
Price 81 per quart bottle.
Sole agents for the above, T. w. Dyott & Sons,
No, l32 North Cd street, Philadelphia.
N. b. Each bottle has the written signature of the
sole proprietor.
]. MILHAU.
Special depot at the bookstore Of Robert Farm
ham, corner Of Eleventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington city; also for sale by the most
principal druggists.
4 Tune s
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ENGINEERS AND DRAUGHTsMEN.-w

ENGINEERS AND DRAUGHTSMEN--W
IL FISCHER has just received an assortment OF
Caogruphic pencils, recently invented AFTER the ex-
pendiure OF much time and labor. They are the
result Of many experiments; and every effort that
ingenuity and experience could suggest has been
made to insure the highest degree Of excellence; and
the profession may rely upon their being all that can
be desired. They are perfectly free from grit; and
for richness and depth OF color, delcacy OF tint and
evenness Of TEXTURE they are not to be equalled by
the best Cumberland lead that can be obtained al
the present time and are infinitely superior to any
other description Of pencil now in use. For sale
only at Stationer's Hall.
Dec. 8 w, FISCHER.
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TT w. & r. G. SMITH, Wolf stree Alexan.
i dria, d. c., Machnsts, Iron, Brass, and Bel
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 ofcas 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 as
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, cisterns, &c.
Spout ends, turn buckles, sash weights
Crate fronts, mantel plates
Rails for sliding dooors and variety ofother ar
tcles for builders use.
Cast iron window sills, being better ard cheap
CT article than stone.
Fine brick made from an imported fire clay.
Feb 4-ly
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- OoFlNG SLATES,-The subscribers have
LII constantly on hand large assortment of best
quality Velinhel and Bangor roofing states, inclu
ding IA by 8, Is by 8, is by 10, 10 by 10, and 20
by TO- Orders for quantities to suit purchasers will
be promptly executed, at the lowest market price,
either from the vessel or yard. When orders are
for shipment, great care is taken in carng and stow
ing on board; all of which is attended to by experi-
enced hands Apply to
SAMUEL THOMPSON g. NEPHEW,
273 Pearl street, New York.
Sept 29--3m
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To THE ENTERPRIsING.-The subscriber

TNo THE ENTERPRlSING-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 who
o into Operations az eoa
until they realize "a 900 clear of all expenses or he
will sell the entire paent-rght the most reason.
able terms. He is willing TO ensure that this ma
chine with the labor of three men, will split of the
medum-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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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 admnsira
ton on the personal estate of Sarah Cummerford
late of Washington county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased hereby warn
ed to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof to
the subscriber, on or before the 14th day of No
vemher next they may otherwise, by law, be
excluded from all benefit Of said estate. Given I'm
der my hand, this l4th day of November, Ie45
MICHAEL NASH, Admir-.
Nov l4-law3ws aa
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BALTIMORE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
INCORPORATED IN 1880,
No. Is South street
CHARTER PERPETUAL.
THIS company makes assurances on lives for
i one or more years, or for life, at the following
rates per annum, per one hundred dollars

and intermediate ages NJ Proportionate rates; and
the premiums payable semi annualy or QUARTERLY,
if preferred.
Buns and sells anniiiiiss--granis sndotrmenis for
ehildren-nakes all contracts in chieh life the in
teresi Of money is involved.
The policies Of insurance may be made payable
to wife, child, or any other person designated by
the assured. By an act of the State Of Maryland,
1910, chapter 2l2, assurances made by married
women on the lives Of their husbands fully pro-
tected from all claims Of creditors.
The proposals and rates. as well as blank forms
of application, may be obtained at the Office of the
company, or its agents
JOHN l. DONALDSON, President.
RICHARD B. DoRsEY, Secretary.
JAMES Fl. CAUsrEN, Agent for Washington.
June IDLY
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UNITED STATES HOTEL

TIME undersigned feel very grateful for the libe
i raj patronage bestowed on this establishment
since its opening
During the last season, an additional tenement
fronting on Pennsylvania avenue, has been procured
by US, and very many Improvements made in its
interior arrangements, particularly as regards the
ladies' and gentemens ordinaries; they separate
and we fatter ourselves will compare favorably
with any others in the country.
Confidently believing that we can offer to the
traveller and sojourner in the metropolis all the
comforts of "home," we respectfully solicit q
call. Terms, as heretofore, viz: 81 so per day.
TYLER g. BURCH.
Nov. l9-3taw2w
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CEILING OFF RICH JEWELLERY,
- WATCHES, AND FANCY ARTICLES

RoBERr KErwoRrH begs to inform his friends
and the public generally, that he has determined 70
dispose of his stock Of rich jewellery, watches, and
fancy articles, at very reduced prices. To any one
disposed to purchase his entire stock, with the stand
for the business, (Which has been established by the
subscriber for more than twenty-five years. very
liberal discount will be made without regard to cost
and long credit, if required on good bond, for
the payment of amount of purchase.
During the winter, this valuable stock will be re-
duced. II not entirely disposed Of by retail, the
whole will be sold at such prices as cannot be found
in any similar establishment in the District.
Those wanting, or disposed to purchase such ar
cles, particularly invited to call at his sore be-
tween 9th and 10Th streets, before purchasing else
where ROBERT KEYWORTH.
Dec. ll-9aw3ws
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MEDICAL BOOKS.
X TEMPLEMAN has received his stock Of
Vt. medical works. The selection was made by
some of the gentlemen of the faculty in this Dis
trct. Among them are
Horner's Anatomy
Do Anatomical Atlas
Velpeau's Surgery; by Mott
Liston's Surgery
Chitty's, Guys, Traills's, and Taylor's Medical
Jurisprudence
Magendrie's, Carpenters, and Muer's Physio-
logy.
Troopers, Dungson's, and Cooper's Medical
Dictionaries.
Cooper's Surgical Dictionary.
Mclntosh's, Armstrong;, Eberle's, Dungiison's,
Billings, Elliotson's, and Watson's Practice; with
large number Of other standard medical and surgical
works.
Dec. 10
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CoPP's BOWLING sALooN--Th' no. 4,

CoPP'S BOWLING SALOoN-Ihe, s IN
~ cious and magnificent establishment MA
in the world, located near the corner q Go,s}
avenue and Sixth street, in the rear y "a
Hotel, and directly opposite the UnltaLi"
formerly known as the Assembly Rooms ,h,uIl
The proprietor respectfully returns nl' n.,rOs
those gentlemen that have so liberaly m,
him, and assures them the same SYSTEM .iao II
heretofore given such general sallsIaI ~ r,rr|
continued; il being his determination ~ FOR
his first principle, viz to establish PS.;S,ep.
tlemanly recreation and exercise. III md
strangers are respectfully invited t g S', cl0PP
for themselves. MooLJp sonrieid
Dec l0--iftf
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A CARD.--LANE g. TUCKER would respect
IA 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 gentemens 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 ease which,
characterize the present mode of dress, by calling
at their establishment, between Al and 9th streets
Nov. 29-3taw1m LANE g. TUCKER
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ST. CHARLES HOTEL,
Corner of Third street and Pennsylvania .4pe,


wAsHINGToN CITY.
TIME subscribers respectfully announce to the
i inhabitants and strangers visiting the city, that
they have become the essees of the above establish
ment, known the property of Charles Lee Jones,
esq. It's location is Immediately adjacent to the
railroad, and directly opposite Gadsby's 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 propretors feel confident
it will vie with any similar establishment in the
Union.
The apartments appropriated to dinner and sup
per parties are interior in this any other
city In addition to the many attractions of this es-
adjustment, there is attached restaurant, where all
the delicaces Of the will be served up at mod
crate charges. We respectfully solicit the patronage
of the public.
BROWN & Rolf.
na,u
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CELECT CLASSICAL AND ENGLISH
- ACADEMY, Indiana avenue, near the City
Hall--Two or three vacancies can be filed on APP
plicstion to either of the subscribers, who would
respectfully refer to the following names few Of
their present patrons;
Hon. John McCalla, Rev. N, Wilson,
Mai. Jas Selden, Johnson HELEN, esq.
Mai Jas. III. Barker, J. Wellaury,
DR.. J. b. Blake, f. Simms,
DR.. ]. M Brodhead, Col. w. P. Young,
Jas. H. Blake, ESQ.,, w. H. Campbell, esq.
c. H. G. J. E. NoURSE.
Dec. 4--w3df
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PRoTEcTIoN INSURANCE COMPANY.

PRUTECIlON INSURANCE COMPANf.
g HYATT, Agent for the Protection Insurance
y. Company of Hartford, Connecticut, offers to
insure houses mills, factories, barns, and their con-
tents and all other descriptions of insurabe proper
ty, against loss or damage by fire. The rates of
premium offered are low those ofany other
similar institution, and every man has now an OPP
portunity, for a trifing sum, to protect himself
against the ravages Of this destructive element,
which often in single hour sweeps away the earn
ings of many years.
The course the office pursue in transacting their
business, and in the adjustment and paying of loss
es, is prompt and liberal.
For terms of insurance, application may be made
to the above named agent, at his Office, opposite
Browns Hotel, in the city Of Washington, who is
authorized to issue policies to applicants without
delay.
ID. w. CLARK, President
w. CONNER, Secretary.
S. HYATT, Agent.
June sly
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ID w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor, under
L 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 will con-
vince you that will sell you good garment as
you can get in the United States for the money
NIX STOCK Is unusually mlse, anu mus, sell .,u
made clothing of my manufacture; cloth cloaks,
overcoats dress and frock do pantaloons and vests
which will be found very superior and cheap.
Nov 22-eodf p. w. B.
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DANCING ACADEMY.

MIR. F. G. 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, on Pennsylvania avenue.
Days Of tuition--Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sat
urdays from 3 P. m. TO p. m, for young ladies
from 5 TO p. M, for young masters.
N b. Those ladies and gentlemen who may fee
deslrous to receive instruction at Georgetown vii
please leave their names with Mr.. George Holiz.
man, Union Hotel, or at Mr.. LIE residence In
Washington.
Oct. 27-2aw3m [Int.and Georgetown Advl
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THE CHEAPEST AND MOST SPLENDID
PICTORIAL pAPgR OF THE DAY. i;1gO


PICTORIAL PAPER OF THE DAY. go'
JIEWETT'S EXCELSIOR, and New York H.
IL Illustrated Times. Publisher, II. w. Howett
Artist T. III. Matteson Editor, G, f. Hoffman.
The Excelsior, periodical miscellany of origin
al and selected matter, will be published once a fort
night, at the Office, No. Astor House, at l2h 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 type,
fine paper, and embellished with engravngs, 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 a prominent
and sterling feature of the work tts,g
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
ments uron such of them seem to claim particu-
lar attention. And, borrowing its name and spirit
from the aspiring motto and characteristic embcms
of the Empire State,n the Excelsior-while faith
fully illustrating the scenes and times through which
we are now passng-will ever aim onward and
higher, as an American journal of taste and opin-
ion. EeM
To PERIODICAL AGENTs-In order to obtain the
first and best impressions Of this work, periodical
agents generally will forward their orders 70 The
publisher, or their agents, VIM. Taylor, w, Fl
Graham, Burgess, Stringer, G. Co., in this city
at as early a day as possible. &C.,
The HOLIDAY number of the Excelsior and New
York Illustrated Times will be fair specimen 81
those which are to follow; and the publisher, conf
dent that the style and spirit of the embelshmenti
will not be surpassed by any of the festival publ
cations Of the approaching season. at ten times III
price, offers it as holyday present at l2l cents
Persons at distance, by enclosing one dollar, free
of postage, will be furnished with ten copies AL
letters or communications (by mal) addressed tc
this establishment must be postpaid
Dec. 10-3taw4w 49,
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FITRNlsHED HOUSE FOR RENT

FURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.
A WELL-FURNISHED and pleasantly stu
IA a,ed 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. 29-3tawf
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Dec 9-3tif

II KERSEY'S BOARDING HOUSE, three
II. doors west Of the Union" Otfice.--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, if wanted. French dishes to be had at
the shortest notice, hot or cold. Soups from IL I'LL
6 o'clock
NV %
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Oh ACRES OF LAND FOR SALE THREE

On ACRES OF LAND FOR SALE THREE
LzE MILES NORTH OF THE CAPITOL -
will sell, Mt fair price, and reasonable terms,
twenty-four acres Of land, mostly covered with
wood, on the road leading from the Capitol 10 Rock
Creek Church, in an excellent and healthy neigh
borhood, adjoining the farms Of Nicholas Queen
beautiful view of the country for several miles
around. II might be- advnniageously divided into
three handsome places of residence for persons
doing business in this city. The wood upon the
place viii pay the price Of the land. Apply 70
J. F. CALLAN,
Dec "a Corner of < and 7th streets.
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ID Y E r Pc A RI,
EXCHANGE BROKER,

Corner of Cedar street and the Pubic
Square,
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE.
Deals in all kinds of uncurrent money; attends
10 collections, &c, &c, in Nashville, and the prin-
cipal towns in Tennessee.
REFERENCE. .
The business men generally of Nashville.
John P. Heiss, Washington, d. c..
MAY % a
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SETH BARTON,

COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
CONTINUES to practise in the Supreme Court
~ of tho United States, except that he takes nc
tho United States. Sent IL
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A CARD.
THE HOTEL PICAYUNE,

THE HOTEL PICAYUNE,
WASHINGTON CITY, D.
rENtfE undersigned respectfully announces to the
Il inhabitants of the capital, and the people of the
nation generally, that he has opened hotel on
Pennsylvania avenue, next house but one to jack
son Hall, which will he known by the above cogno-
men The style in which it will be conducted is the
European plan--a la the Globe and Loyejoy's,
New York. He hatters himself, from his long ex.
perence as hotel-keeper in New York and else.
where, that his establishment will merit share oil
public patronage, which he solcits.
JOHN CoTTER.
Dec lin
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STABLE TALK AND TABLE TALK, or
- Spectacles for Young Sportsmen. BY Harry
Hieover; vol.
Durlachers Treatise on Corns, Bunons, and Dis
eases Of the Feet; vol.
Marston, or Memoirs Of Statesman, completed
This day received for sale by
Dec IL F. TAYLOR
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LAWS oFTHE UNITED sTATES-STEREo-
TYPED EDITION. e9
Published by authority Of Congress.

VOLUME 10 SEPARATELY. n
FT'HE subscribers will publish at the commence
Il ment of the next session of Congress (aboui
Jan. i, lS46) "THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, 7
agreeable TO an act Of Congress the last session o
for The accommodation ooss gentlemen ,rho hare iht
earlier edition in nine poiums, volume 10, containing
the laws from the year 1889 March, lS45, will be
published separately and sold al The cost Of paper and
print. An annual supplement on a similar type
and paper will hereafter be published at the close
Of each session of Congress- so that the laws of the
United States may always be had in a neat and uni
form style.
LITTLE e. BROWN,
Law.booksellers and publishers, Boston.
Nov. l9--dtfif
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nR. DYoTT,S SIXTEEN STANDARDS
IL Il. w. Dyott. M. ID. sole proprietor.

~. Dyott IS anti-biiious phi, "a
Mahys renowned plaster cloth. ..e5, so and 81 0C
Roberson's stomachic elixir of health. 49,. / 81
Robertson's vegetable nervous cordial. $500. | sc
Godbold's vegetable balm Of life ......... 0C
| Robertsons govt and rheumatic drops. 2 0C
| Vicker's embrocation, for rheumatism, &C.. 2s
Tissott's govt and rheumatic drops. ....... 2 0C
DR., Dyott's vegetable purgative compound. >. OC
pr. Dyott's vegetable tonic bittere ....... 0C
Robertson's worm-destroyhg lozenges. $50. SO
Robertson's patent somachic bitters. ..... | on
DIR. Dyott's circassan eye water. .... 25
DIR. Dyott's infallible toothache drops. $500. rs
Dr.. pyott's patent itch ointment. ........ So
Ylcker's letter ointment. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 37s
Dyot's family medicine chests No. L.. 90 00
contain regulated supply ofthe No. g.. 40 0O
above articles, with directions No. g.. so 90
Remember these are the forty years tested medi-
clnal preparations. In the contents Of each medi-
cine chest will be found remedy for every disease
which the human body ia subject to- tits for these,
and for these only that hold ourselves accounta-
ole for the performance Of that for which they are
set forth.
T.W. DYoTT & SONS.
For further particulars, see Dyott's Oracle of
Health, copies of which can be had gratis by APP
plying at the Office, No. 1872 North Second street,
Philadelphia or of such persons as keep the above
medicines for sale. Each article to be had separate.
Special depot at the book store OF Robert
Farnham, corner of llth and Penn. avenue,
Washington city, also for sale by the most princi-
pal druggists.
June 5