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DUBLIc SALE OF vALuABLELANp n..

DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE LAND near
J. the city OF Washington.--By virtue of the
several deeds hereinafter reciied viii be sold in lots
to suit purchasers, at public auction, in the city
OF Washington, on Wednesday, the 22d day OF
October next, at III o'clock a. m, at the auction
room of A. Green, large tract Of land situated in
the county of Washington District of Columbia
on the east side of the Eastern Branch of the Poo-
mac opposite to, and within two miles Of the city
OF Washington, comprising the whole Of the tract
called "Bayly's Purchase" and part of tract called
"Fortune Enlarged, "--containing, in the whole,
about thirteen hundred and fifty acres.
The land has recently been carefully re-surveyed
and divided into twenty lots of convenient location,
varying in size from "a to 100 acres each. These
lots will be sold separately. For a particular de-
scription Of them, persons DESTROYS Of purchasing
are referred TO plats Of the land, now ready for
distribution at the auction rooms. Several of the
lots present excellent locations for market-farms;
and the entire body of the land from its quality and
situation, is well worthy the attention of purchasers.
The deeds above referred to are the following,
viz: 1898. December 81, William Berry Warman to
James Greenleaf; recorded among the land records
of Washington county, in book A, folio AGA. 1876,
March 81, George French ct al. to James Greenleaf
recorded aforesaid in Liber B. No. 3, folio 445,
&c. Both September, 1896, James Greenleaf to
George Simpson, in trust; recorded in Liber G, No.
Henry Pratt ct al; recorded in Liber c, No. 8,
folio 154. 26th June, 1897, j. Greenleaf ct al to III.
Pratt ct al; recorded in Liber C, folio 1872 26th
February, 1888, N. Maddox, sheriff, to VIM. H.
Dorsey ct all recorded in Liber ID, No. 4, folio 60
Both July, 1903, VIM. II. Dorsey ct al. TO HI. Pratt
ct al; recorded in Liber L, No. 8, folio 56S. Oc-
tober II, 1887, III. Pratt, surviving trustee, 70 B.
Tilghman, and deed endorsed, dated October 18th,
| 1887, b. Tilghman to II. Pratt, Dundas, and C.
s. Miller, in trust, &c; recorded in Liber w. B.,
No. II, folio Ill, &c.
In making the sale, the undersigned, acting as
sole surviving trustee, will convey such title only
as is vested in him by the above-recited convey
ances.
! The terms of sale will be one-third ofthe purchase
money in cash, and the balance in equal payments
at six, une, and twelve months; the purchasers to
give their notes, payable with interest at those Pc
RODS and to receive deeds conveying the title of the
trustee above set forth, to be made and executed
at their cost on the full payment of the purchase
money. The trustee reserves the right Of selling the
property the risk and cost of the purchasers if the
terms are not complied with in three days from the
time of sale.
JAMES DUNDAs, Surv'g Trustee.
A. GREEN,
| Auctioneer.
| Sent C3-3tawts
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DIR. POWELL
ocULIsr AND oPHTHALMIc SURGEON,

q
26l Broadicay, corner Of Warren street, .Ne,o York,
CONFINES his practice to diseases of the eye,
~ operations upon that organ and its appendages,
and to all imperfectons of vision. Testimonials
from the most eminent medical men of Europe and
America Reference to patients that have been per-
fectly cured of amauross, cataract, ophthamiG,
Debule or specks on the eye, strabismus, or squnt
ing, &c. Artificial eyes inserted without any pain
of operation, that cannot be distinguished from the
natural.
SpEcTAcLEs.-Advce as to the kind Of glasses
suitable to particular defects Persons residing at
distance can receive advice and medicines by de-
scribing their case under the following heads:
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PUBLIC SALE OF A SPLENDID HOTEL
OF THE FIRST CLASS.

DY VIRTUE, and in pursuance OF, the au-
I'D thority vested in them by two deeds of trust,
the subscribers will offer at public auction, in the
city of Baltimore, on Thursday, the 10th Of Octo-
Der, l645 at | O'Clock, p. m, at the Merchants
Exchange, that very extensive and valuable proper
ty in said city, known as
THE EUTAW HOUSE HOTEL.
The lot on which il stands is situated at the north
west corner Of Baltimore and Eutaw streets, con-
tanning upwards of $4,000 square feet of ground,
and fronting liz feet on Baltimore street and 1856
feet Eutaw street, alley; st feet OF which on
the last named street form yard planted with orna
mental shrubbery Of various kinds.
The house is five stories in height, covered with
slate, occupying the whole front of the lot on Ba-
more street, running back 1856 feet on the west TO
the alley, and 100 feet on Eutaw street, heving an
area in the centre of the building for light and air;
withtwo main entrances one from each street; that
from Baltimore street leading to the private parors
and family rooms, the other on Eutaw street to the
public part of the house.
The basement or lowest story is divided into i've
stores on Baltimore street, two on Eutaw street,
and dressing rooms kitchen, pantry, arder, man
Cling, ironing, drying, wash and bath rooms,
The second story has pariors on Baltimore
street, and on Eutaw street; a sm0kng-room, Of
fee, ladies' dningroom IS by % feet, and gentle
mems dining-room So by 20 feet with q servants
hall, chambers, billiard-room, china closet, DC.
There are upwards of 200 rooms in the house, of
which % are parors.
This building was erected in 1885, expressly for
an hotel and is believed to possess every convenience
usually to be found in those of the first class; is
most elgby situated in agreeable part of the city,
having wide and much frequented street on each
of its fronts. II is now in the best order in every
respect for the reception of company, and will be so
kept by the present proprietor until sold. This
property offers great inducements to person who
could combine with activity and energy sufficient
capital to conduct the business Of the establishment
to advantage.
The house is completely furnished, and in good
styles and the purchaser of it obtain the furni-
ture or portion of it, on reasonable terms, by ma
king suitable arrangements with the trustees.
The terms, which will be accommodating, will be
made known at the time of sale.
JACOB ALBERT,
ROBT. A. TAYLOR, Trustees
SAM'L JONES, in.
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NAVAL SToREKEEpER's OrFIcE,
Navy-yard, Washington, 18th Sept, 1874

Navy-yard, Washington, 18th Sept, ls45
CEALED PROPOSALS endorsed "Proposals'',
- will be received at this Office until 10th Of
October proximo, at IL o'clock m, to furnish 9
good vessel or vessels take board at this yard
one set Of water tanks, measuring about 200 cubic
feet, and deliver the same at the United States
navy-yard, Boston
Also, for the United States navy-yard, New
York, ! set Of water-tanks, measuring $500 cubic
feet, which will be ready to ship on the LIST Of No
vember, 1845 and chain-cabes, weighing about
108, 800 pounds, (now ready.)
Also, for the United States navy-yard, Philadel-
phia chain. cables, weighing about 5000 pounds
and anchors weighing about %, 600 pounds
Bids to state at what time the vessels will be fur
nished, and the price per cubic foot for which the
tanks will be taken, and per ton of 1900 pounds for
the chain-cables and anchors
JIM. SELDEN, Naval Storekeeper.
Sept l3-eotIOOct
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vT,RUsTEE,s SALE OF VALUABLE LOTS

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE LOTS
j. BY virtue of an act of Congress, passed Goth
july l640 and of the decree of the Circuit Court of
TIE District of Columbia and of the Orphans Court
for the county of Washington, made in the cause Of
Lewis G. Davidson's heirs, shall offer at auction,
on the Ilth day of October next, commencing at
half-pas O'Clock in the afternoon, the following
lots, situated in the city of Washington, viz:
Lots Nos. i to 8, inclusive, in square No. 16l
Lots 9, A, S, 6, IL, IL, IA, Is, l6, 10, 20, and
81, in square No. l63
Lots Nos. / to s, inclusive, and Nos IL to 10, in
elusive, in square No. 1876
Lots Nos. to 9, inclusive, and Nos. Is, IL, and
Is, in square No. l27
Lots 4, 6, g, IL, 10, is, l6, and II, in square
No. l66
Lots Nos. 2, 3, 4, and 10, in square No. 1859
Lots Nos. to 5, inclusive, in square No. ITO
Lots and 7 to 10, inclusive, in square No. l65
Lots to rs, inclusive, in square No. 1873
Lots / to 8, inclusive, and Nos. to 10, inclu-
sive, and No. l6, in square No. 1874
These lots are numbered according TO Davidson's
subdivision, and are in the neighborhood Of the
Presidents House. The sale will commence at
square No 165.
TERMs: One-third of the purchase-money in cash,
the residue in and two years, with interest from
the day of sale to be secured by the purchasers
bonds, with approved security, and deed of trust
on the property sold with power to resell for any
default in payment. On the payment of the pur-
chase-money and the ratification Of the sales "a deed
of conveyance in fee simple will be executed; the
deeds at the expense Of the purchasers Title ndis-
putable. Ii the terms of sale be not complied with
in three days. the right to resell at auction
for cash credit the risk and cost Of the default
ing purchasers, after three days notice
Plas of the lots can be seen at the office Of Mr..
Redin Georgetown, and all information obtained on
application to him or me.
SAM. G. DAVIDSON,
Sep IO-3tawts Trustee
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MEDICAL COLLEGE OF LOUISIANA
lVl The annual course Of lectures in this institu-
ton will commence Monday, the 18th day Of No
vember, l845, and terminate on the third Saturday
in March, lS46.
Physiology and Pathoiogy-John Harrison, M. D..
THEORY and Practice Of .Medicine-James Jones,
M. d.
S,agery-Warren Stone, M. d.
Chemistry-J. l.. Riddell, M. d.
Obstetrics and the Diseases Of Women and Children
A. H. Cenas, M d.
Maieria Medica and Iherapeuaics-W. Nj. Carpen-
ter, M. d.
.anatomy-A. J. Wedderburn, M. D.
Demonsirator of .anatomy-Y. R. LIE Monnier,
M. d.
The regular course of instruction in this school
is similar to that of the best institutions of the
try. Clinical instructions will be given daily at the
Charity Hospital in the various branches ofmedcine
The professors being the attending surgeons and
physicians to this extensive institution during the
session Of the school, have every opportunity Of
making their lectures practical and thorough.
The Professor of Obstetrics having under his en-
tire control the female wards of the hospital, is
bled to exhibit to the class those diseases peculiar
to the sex, and also to furnish the senior members
as many cases of labor necessary to give them
practical acquaintance with this important branch
The facilities for prosecuting the study of practi
cal anatomy and operative surgery are unrivaled-
subjects being supplied in any number, free of
charge. W. M. CARPENTER, M. D.,
Sep 20-w3w Dean.
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and intermediate ages RI rroportionate rates; and
the premiums payable semi-annuay or QUARTERLY,
if preferred
Buys and sells annuities-grunts endo,oments for
childrenmakes all contracts in ,ohich life or the in
terest Of money is inpolred
The policies of insurance may be made payable
to wife, child or any other person designated by
the assured. By act Of the State of Maryland,
l640, chapter 2l2, assurances made by married
the lives of their husbands are fully pro-
tected from all claims Of creditors.
The proposals and rates, 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 H. CAUsrEN, Agent for Washington.
June 2--dly
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CALMAGUNDI, London edition, lS45, with
- many engravings; price 81 SO. Barrow's Me-
mors of the Naval Worthless of the Age Of Queen
Elizabeth; volume, London, lei5 Hayter's Per-
spectvc, Practical Geometry, Drawing and Paint
ing, Miniature Crayon, and Oil Painting, complete
in one volume octave, with many engravings and
colored plates volume, London, l645. Vulgar
and Common Errors, by Thomas Brown Rediv-
vus; volume, London, ls45. Chide Harold,
with so splendid engravings; beautiful volume,
London, 1916. The complete Dramatic Works Of
Wycberley, Congreve, Vanbrugh, and Farquhar,
with biographies and criticisms, by Leigh Hunt
the whole complete in volume octave, London.
Walkers Rhyming Dictionary, the largest and most
complete edition; volume Of 6S4 pages, London.
Just imported direct from London, BY
Sent 81
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81 UMBER! LUMBERM LUMBER!!!--Ths

II UMBER! LUMBER! LUMBER!!!--Ths
IL subscribers have entered into copartnership
under the name and firm of o. p. Preston e. Co.,
for the purpose of carrying the lumber business
in all its various branches. They are now receiv-
erai assortment Of well-scasoned white pine, and
other lumber, viz: Boards, plank, jost, scantling,
weather boarding, fencing, shingles, laths, paling,
eastern shore and North Carolina flooring, dressed
and undressed, &c &C., all of which they selling
very low for cash, or to punctual customers on a
short credit The subscribers, being well acquainted
with the business, and having resolved to do all in
their power to accommodate purchasers, fatter
themselves, that they will be Gas they already have
been) sustained by many customers. Persons
wanting bargains will please call down to 14th
street bridge, examine stock, inquire prices, &C.,
all ofwhich will be freely givenby
sO.J. PRESTON,
L.STOWELL.
Sept 22-3tawlm [lnt1 ~ Isis vi W. Z.
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Aug 26-3m
CHEsrERrrELp CO., Va.

CHESTERFIELD CO., Va.
VNHoMPSON M. BLOUNT, formerly of Pow
i hatan county, Virginia, has not been heard
from by his friends for about seven years. BY the
death of his father there funds in my hands to
be used for his benefit; and am anxious to learn
whether he still lives. Any information concerning
the said Thompson M. Blount, directed to me at the
Coal Mine post office, Chesterfield county, Va, will
be thankfully received.
ELIJAH BRUMMELL.
Editors Of newspapers generally, and particularly
at the South, will do an act Of humanity by giving
the above one or two Insertions.
Aug. 2l-Iaw6w
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YALE COLLEGE LAW SCHOOL.

YALE COLLEGE LAW SCHOOL.
THIS department is under the direction of the
i Hon. David Daggctt, LID, late chief JUS
tice Of the supreme court of Connecticut and pro-
lessor of law; and the Hon. Samuel J. Hitchcock,
LID, instructor in the science and practice Of
law; and. Isaac H. Townsend, esq.,, attorney and
counsellor at law.
There are two courses of instruction and study in
the school-one called the professional course, and
the other called the general course. The object OF
education to those gentlemen who propose to enter
the profession Of law. The design of the general
course is, more particularly, to communicate appro.
pirate information to those who wish to attend to ju-
risprudence as a branch of liberal knowledge. A
course, with special reference to mercantile fa'c is
introduced as often as any class requests i.
The terms of the professional course for tuition,
with constant use OF textbooks, and ordinary use
of the library, as follows, payable in advance,
unless for satisfactory For the whole
Of two years, one hundred and fifty dollars. For
one year, eighty dollars. For less than one year,
ten dollars month For more than one year, and
less than two years, seven dollars month after the
first year.
The terms Of the general course are twenty dol.
lars for the whole course, for thosc who attend thai
course only, payable in advance; and five dollars q
month for any less time The professional students
will have the privilege of attending the genera
coulsc, and also any additional course, at pleasure
without extra charge.
The professional course commences on the first day
Of October and the classes for the general course form
on the third Monday of October, annually. Students
advised to join at those times il convenient but
they are permitted to join at any other times.
For further information, reference can be had TO
the catalogue Of Yale college, the circular of this
department. A copy Of the circular will be for
warded to any person who may request u by letter.
postage paid, addressed either Of the instructors
New HAVEN. August LIST, lS45. 3 OBJ.
Aug 4-2aw2m
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BEALE H. RICHARDSON s. CO.,


Dealers in foreign aud domestic dry goods,
No 223, MARKET STREET, BALTIMORE,
Three doors east of Charles;
HAVE now on hand large and well selected
IL stock of staple and fancy dry goods, as fol-
lows:
200 pieces French, English, and American broad
cloths, of every color from common TO superhne.
$50 pieces new style fancy doeskin, and plain
black French, English, and American cassimeres.
large assortment Of black, blue, brown, olive,
wave, and gold mixed beaver cloths.
Black, blue, and drab pilot do.
1000 pieces sattnets, Tweeds, Kentucky jeans,
fuled 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 colored counterpanes.
SO pieces fancy plaid cloakngs and cloak Innings.
Bleached, unbeached and colored Canton fan
nels.
vEsTlNGs
Silk, satin, fancy toilette, plain and fancy velvet.
Cashmere merino, and swansdown vestings.
DRESS GOODS
Repp Cashmere, Cashmere d'Ecosse, black and
fancy-colored alpacas.
French and English bombazines.
Grape de Pekin, Venetian grapes, mousselin dc
LANES, silks, &c.
sHAWLs sHAWLs!!
Silk, cashmere, moussen de laine, Grape.
Pain and embroidered Thibet, and blanket shaws.
LINENS LINENs!!
GA, 81, 1914 and 1874 Barnsey shirtings
GA and 1874 cotton do.
Bleached and brown linen table-cloths.
Birdeye, huckaback, and Russia diapers.
Fine and super6ne linen cambria handkerchiefs.
White, black, and brown Hollands, Irish linens.
VARIETY.
Silk handkerchiefs; black Italian, and fancy silk
cravats. A
Silk and worsted serges, paddings, canvas, black
hastings, waddlngs patent threads, seWng-silk, sus
penders, buttons tapes, hooks and eyes, spool cot
ton, &c.
HOSIERY AND GLOVES.
1000 doz silk, worstcd, and cotton hose.
Woollen, Berlin, and kid gloves.
PRINTS AND BLEACHED GOODS.
40 cases new-sye fall prints.
80 cases bleached musns and sheetings.
SO bales 3-4, 10, "A, and 5-4 brown muslin and
sheetngs.
10000 lbs cotton-yarn, at factory prices.
In addition to the above, we are daily adding
large quantities of the most desirable and fashiona-
BILE goods from auction and private purchases to
which invite the attention Of the trade, assuring
ALL that can and will, sell as cheap any jobbng
house in this or any of the eastern cities.
B. II. RICHARDSON & co.
BALTIMORE, Sept 10, 1915.
Sept, l3-H
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GREATEST WONDER OF THE AGE.

OnEh EAo1 WOLNDEh Or LIE hoE'
DATENT GALVANIC RING, AND MAG
Il NETIC FLUID.-These wonderful Rings,
and the Galvanic Fluid, have created great sensa
ton throughout Europe, and are attracting crowds
to see them, both in New York and Boston. They
cure with astonishing rpidity rheumatism, govt,
tc-doloreux fits cramp, sick headache, indigestion,
paralysis, stiff JOINTS general debility, deficiency of
nervous energy, and all nervous disorders. They
produce all the beneficial results of the ordinary gal
vanic battery, electric and magnetic machines,
without the injurious shocks which always accom-
pany their application. The secret of preparing
the Ring was discovered by Professor Harmance
Christie of London, in October last, and they have
been recently introduced into this country by DR.. A.
Christie, who warns the American public, from the
beginning, to beware Of spurious limitations To
guard against fraud, he will appoint but one agency
in each of the cities of the United States.
For sale by the only agent in this city,
0. FISH g. CO.,
Nos. ] and q Browns hotel.
Aug 06-3m
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MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF THE CO.
lumbar COLLEGE,

MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF THE CO.
lumbar COLLEGE.
NHE annual course Of lectures in this institution
i will commence, as usual, on the first Monday
in November, and continue until the first Of March
FACULTY.
Harvey Lindsly, M. D., Professor Of Pathology
and Practice Of Medicine
Thomas Miller, M. D., Professor Of Anatomy.
John M. Thomas, Nj. D., Professor of Medical
Jurisprudence and Physiology
William p. Johnston, M. D., Professor Of OBJ
stetrics and the diseases Of women and children.
Charles G. Page, M. D., Professor Of Chemis-
try.
Joshua Riley, M. D., Professor Of Materia Med
lea and Therapeutics.
John Frederick May, M. D., Professor of Sur
gerry.
Johnson Eliot, M. D., Demonstration of Anat-
my.
Thc convenences afforded by the new and extern
sive ed6ce in which the lectures now delivered,
are such as will facilitate very much the imparting
of medical instruction. The lecture rooms are adj
mirably arranged, well lighted, and warmed. The
museum is increasing daily in importance and inter-
tages rarely equalled; they will be opened the first
week of October The infrmary is under the im-
mediate direction of the faculty Of medicine, and
this, with the public dspsnsary, will continue to
present numerous and valuable cases for clinical in
struction Clinical lectures will be delivered at least
twice week, and operations performed before the
class.
The entire expense Of course Of lectures, by all
the professors, is $50. Demonstrators ticket $40.
Good board can be procured, at from $3.50 to So 90
per week.
WILLIAM p. JOHNSTON, M. D.,
Corner of It'll and F streets,) Dean.
N. B.-Professor LMDsLEY's health having been
completely restored he has been reinstated in the
chair of Pathology and Practice.
Washington, b. c., June l2-2awtNov3
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GADSRY,S HOTEL.

Corner of Pennsyipania apsnue and Third street.
TINE subscriber having opened the house re-
Il Gently erected, within one square Of the rail-
road depot, is prepared to receive his friends and
the public generally. The house is admirably cal
culated for the convenience Of guests, the fur
niture suited to the rooms, and the proprietor,
determined to offer comfortable home to those who
may favor him with their company, respectfully
solicits a share Of the public patronage
WILLIAM GADSBY.
Sept. l3-eodImif-
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DUVALL & BROTHER,
MERCHANT TAILoRs,

Under Gads6y's new hotel,
HAvE just selected and received from New
est and most elegant styles, consisting Of cloths,
beaver cloths cassimeres doeskins velvets satins,
silks, &c all of which they prepared, usual,
to make up in style Of elegance unsurpassed, and
at their usual moderate prices.
Also a great variety of stocks, cravats, scarfs,
gloves, suspendes, silk and woollen shirts and
drawers, &c.
The attention of our customers and the citizens
generally is invited to an examination Of the same.
DUVALL e. BROTHER.
Sept. 25-3taw2wif
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STOVES! STOVES! SlDvEs!
r Fl. NEYETT, opposite Fuller's Hotel, Penn
y sylvania avenue, has just received extensive
and very superior assortment of stoves, smpracing
all the modern and approved kinds now in use, to
which he invites tire attention Of purchasers, as he
will sell fully low they can be bought elsewhere,
manner.
GRATEs.--A splendid assortment and cheap,
warranted to burn either anthracite or Cumberland
coal. IL
Sept. 26-eod6t