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TIME subscribers are prepared to furnish the
Il following kinds of coal:--Whiie, gray, and
red ash, from the Wyoming valley; Pine Grove red
ash, superior article for CRATES; Lehgh, for fur
naces; Richmond lump and coke, for grates with a
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vus; volume, London, 1915. Childe Harold,
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London, 1645. Tbs complete Dramatic Works OF
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with biographies and criticisms, by Leigh Hunt;
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DIR. SWAYNE'S COMPOUND SIRUP
OF WILD CHERRY,

The great vensdy for consumption, colds, coughs, spf
ting Of blood, bronchitis, difficulty efbrsafhing,
| asthma psin In the side aud breast, tchooping-
cough, eroup, snd all diseases Of The irer
and lungs, broken Constitution, &c.
THE above is the original and only genuine
| Il preparation from this valuable tree, and has
won Its way to public favor by lis unparalleled sue
cess IN curing all diseases of the lungs,
ing the many articles prepared by persons who
nave no knowledge OF the science Of medicine In
theory or practice; and some, more readily to de-
ccive the unsuspectng, use part of the name Of the
original preparation, such ssbalsam of wild cher
ry," "Phenx balsam of wild cherry,n "baIsam of
wild cherry and camfrey," &c.--all sprung up with
a mercenary view, after Dr. Swayne's compound
sirup Of wild cherry had won reputation in the
healing art never TO he forgotten by many a once
cheeriess fireside Therefore the public should be
on their guard, and purchase none but the original
PREPARATION which is daily performing such aston
'shing cures in pulmonary complaints, after all
remedies had failed, and the patients given up
hopeless. Thousands of certificates might be pub
!shed, which would astonsh credulity itself but it
Is Is deemed unnecessary. Below we publish few of
the names Of persons who have boon cured by this
wonderful remedy:
Robert Glenn, steward of the almshouse near
FRANKFORT testihes 70 the efficacy of DIR. Swaync's
compound sirup Of wild cherry, in curing Valen-
tine Chapman, one of the most aggravated cases of
diseased lungs which has ever been placed upon
record, after every other remedy had failed and his
physician had given him up as incurable
Mrs. Brown, corner ofSecond street and German
town road, Philadelphia, efectualy cured of diseas-
ed lungs and the symptoms of incipient consump-
ton, by using four bottles Of Dr. Swayne,s COM
pound strip Of wild cherry.
r. Jackson, d. d., formerly pastor Of the FIRST
Presbyterian church, New York, tcstfes to the
efficacy Of DR.. Swayne's compound sirup Of wild
cherry, and recommends il to the heads Of families,
having witnessed It's wonderful effect in more than
one hundred cases, in relieving children Of every OBJ
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DUBLlC SALE OF VALUABLE LAND nea

i the city of Washington.--By virtue Of the
several deeds hereinafter recited will be sold in lots
to suit purchasers, at public auction, in the city
Of Washington, on Wednesday, the 22d day Of
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 Poto
mac, opposite to- and within two miles Of the city
of Washington, comprising the whole of the tract
called "Baylys 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 he sold separately. For particular de-
scription of them, persons DESTROYS of purchasing
are referred to pats 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; 1893, December 81, William Berry Warman to
James Greenleaf; recorded among the land records
of Washington county, in book A, folio AGA. 1796,
March 81, George French ct al. to James Greeneaf,
recorded as aforesaid in Lber B, No 3, folio 445,
&C. Goth September, 1916, James Grecnleaf to
George Simpson, in trust; recorded in Lber G, No.
3, folio l60. 23d March, 1877, George Simpson to
Henry Pratt ct all recorded in Liber c, No. 3,
folio 154 26th June, 1857 ]. Greenleaf ct al. to H.
Pratt ct AL; recorded in Liber G, folio 1872. 26th
February, 1893, N. Maddox, sheriff, to VIM. H.
Dorsey ct al; recorded in Liber d, No. a, folio go
Both July, 1903, VIM. H. Dorsey ct al. to Fl. Pratt
ct al; recorded in Liber /, No. g. folio 56S. Oc-
tobsr II, 1887, H. Pratt, surviving trustee, to B
Tilghman, and deed endorsed, dated October 18th,
1887, B. Tilghman to H. Pratt, Dundas, and G.
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 viii be one-third ofthc purchase
money in cash, and the balance in equal payments
at six nine, 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 of the purchasers, the
terms not complied with in three days from the
time Of sale.
JAMES DUNDAS, survg Trustee.
A. GREEN,
Auctioneer.
Sent. OJ--YtaWtS
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| MEDICAL COLLEGE OF LOUISIANA
ltl The annual course Of lectures in this insttu-
ton will commence on Monday, the 18th day of No
vember, l645, and terminate on the third Saturday
in March, 1886.
Physiology and Pathoiogy-John Harrison, M. d.
Theory and Practice Of observation-disclosures Jones
M. ID.
Surgery Warren Stone, M. D.
Chemisry--J. l.. Riddel, M. d.
Obstetrics and the Diseases Of Women and Children-
A. III. Cenas, M. ID.
.Materia Medca and Therapeuiics-W. M. Carpen-
ter, M. d.
.anatomy--A. j. Wedderbum, M. D.
Dsmonsiraior Of .anaiomy--Y. r. LIE Monnier,
M. d.
The regular course of instruction in this school
similar to that Of the best institutions of the coun-
try. Clinical instructions will be given daily at the
Charity Hospital in the various branches ofmedicine.
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 ena-
blcd to exhibit to the class those diseases peculiar
to the sex, and also to furnish the senior members
many cases of labor necessary to give them
a practical acquaintance with this important branch.
The facilities for prosecuting the study Of practi-
cal anatomy and operative surgery are unrvalled--
subjects being supplied in any number, free Of
charge. w. M. CARPENTER, M. D.,
Sep 20-w3w Dean.
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NTARSHAL'S SALE.--In virtue of two writs
lVl of fsri tacias, issued out from the clerks Of
fee of the circuit court of the District of Columbia
for the county Of Washington, and to me directed
! shall expose at public sale, for cash, on Wednes-
day. the 18th Of October next, at the front Of the
COURTHOUSE door Of said county, at IL O'Clock, m.
the following property, viz:
The east half OF lot No. 30, in reservation No. TO-
Of the city Of Washington, with the improvements
improvements thereon; seized and levied upon az
the property of Elizabeth Bacon, and sold to saiis
fy judicials No. l, TO November term, 1643, in "a
vor Of Charles d. Moorchead, use Of Joseph w
Beck; also, iudicaIs No. 2, to November term, l843
in favor Of John P. Van Ness, against said Eliza
beth Bacon.
ALEXANDER HUNTER,
Marshal Of the District Of Columbia.
Sept 15--dts M
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By n. Green, .Auct;oue,r.

HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FlJRNl
IL TURE AT AUCTION.--On Tuesday. u,
l4h instant, shall sell, at the residence Of Capta,r
Black, (who is about to decline housekeeping. ) or
Maryland avenue, near the corner of Seventh stree
south, in the house formerly occupied by w, A
Bradley, esq, at 10 o'clock M his entire stock
household and kitchen furniture, which is Of tn,
best quality. ] enumcrate in part
Mahogany figured and plain hair-seat sofas ant
chairs
Mahogany velvet-covered parlor and rocking
chairs
Mahogany Egyptian marble-top pier and centre
Mahogany sideboards, bureaus, and wardrobes
Mahogany dining, breakfast, and card tables
Mahogany work, wash, and light stands
Mahogany bookcase and secretary, sofa, bed
steads, &c
Mahogany ottomans, high-post and French bed
steads
Also, frstrate piano forte, fine tone and touch
and guitar
gilt-frame mirrors, French plate, 40 by "a
inches, (fne,) and other French plate and toilet
glasses
Rich gilt chandeliers, girsndoles, solar, astral
reading hall, and other lamps N
Fine morecn and needle-work window curtains
Solid brass and steel shovel and iongs
Brass andirons and tenders
Fine English, Brussels, three-ply, ingram, hall
and step carpets
Fine imperial rugs, mats, and straw mating
SILVER WARE.
fine coffee-kettle, sugar-bow and cream-mug
Dinner and dessert forks; table, dessert, and tea
spoons
Butter and fish knives, soup ladies'
Pickle knives and forks, salt spoons, sugar tongs
&c.
PLATED WARE.
Fine candle branches, fruit baskets, walters
Coffee urns, wine and table castors, candlesticks
&c.
CRocKERY-wARE.
fine French china oval dinner set
fine porcelain china round dinner set
fine gilt and white tea and coffee set
Other crockery-ware not necessary TO enumerate.
GLASS WARE.
Fine cut decanters, tumblers, wines, champagnes,
goblets, clarets, finger bowls celery glasses, float
bowls, preserve dishes, salt sets, &C.
An excellent set block-tin dish covers
A frst-rate barometer, thermometer, &c.
A frst-rate black marble mantel clock
French painted and other mantel vases and shades
Handsome miniature ship, in rejecting glass
frame
Feather beds, bedding, and hair mattresses (fine)
Painted wardrobes, maple bedstcads
Cane and wood seat chairs, &c.
Cooking, hell, parlor, Franklin, and other stoves
Also, lot Of good kitchen utensils.
Also, three good mich cows.
Terms of sale: All sums Of and under $685. cash; all
sums over $25, credit oftwo four, and six months,
for notes satisfactorily endorsed bearing interest
Persons wishing to the furniture, will have an
opportunity Of doing so by calling at the house the
day previous to the day Of sale.
A. GREEN,
Oct. 1-eo&d3t Auctioncer
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CHEsrrRrrELp CO. Va.
Aug 26-3m

CHESTERFIELD CO., Va.
rrHOMPSON 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. Bount, directed to me at the
Coal Mine post Office, Chesterfield county, Va, will
be thankfully received.
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-lawSw
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Sept. 23-3tawts

NTOTICE.-Will be sold, at the jail of Wash.
IN ington county, DC, on Friday, the 7th Of
November, 1645, at 10 O'Clock a. M, a negro man
committed as runaway, who calls himself John
Smith. He is a dark mulatto, about 6 feet high
and about % or % years of age. Had on when
committed striped summer ceat and pantaloons, q
black fur hat, and has other clothing with him,
principally homemade. He says he is a slave, and
belongs to Mr.. John Smith, who lives in Henrico
county, between Petersburg and Richmond. He
has scar under the left eye, and one on the upper
lip and says that his masters nearest neighbor is
Mr.. John Richardson.
The owner or owners Of the sbove-described
negro-nan are hereby requested to come forward
prove him, and take him away, or he will be sold
for his prison and other expenses, as the law
directs ~
ROBT BALL, Jailer,
for
A. HUNTER, Marshal d. G.
Oct. 7--1awtf.
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LUSBY & DUvALL, Merchant Tailors,
Cofeuan,s Hotel PsnyspIpa,,;a apenue.

LAVE Just received from New York splendid
IL assortment Of fashionable fall and winter
goods, consisting Of III,
Superfne French and Enghsh cloths
Beaver cloths, plain and fancy cassimeres
Rich cut velvet and other fancy scstings
Black satin and silk do
All of which we will make up TO order in hand.
some style at moderate prices.
We have also received great variety of fancy
articles for gentlemen's wear, such as
Handkerchefs, scarfs, cravats, stocks, suspenders
Gloves, silk and merino shirts and drawers
Woollen hosiery, dressing gowns umbrellas, &c
Our friends and the public respectfully invited
to give us a call
Sept 25-3taw3wif
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TO THE LADIES

TO THE LADIES.
VIZ E have constantly on hand q large supply Of
w the prettiest and best work in our line of
business to be found in the city, consisting, in
part, of G
Fine French morocco Paris ties
Do do kid do do
Do do do slippers
Do do morocco cottage shoe
Do do do walking shoe
Do hall, whole, and shoe-gaiters, black and CO.
lored
Also, one of the handsomest assortments Of chill
den1 shoes to be found in any establishment in the
District.
Mr.. Charles Mann, an experienced cutter, will take
measures for those who prefer it, at the same price
as store-work. He has now many customers who
think him Of the best filters they have ever tried
The best materials employed in our shoes, and all
work sold by us warranted.
w. MANN,
Sign ofihe large black boot, Pennsylvania avenue,
doors east Of Al street. !.
Aug. 8
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WILL BE OPENED, this morning, at the
wv Baltimore Cash Store
$50 pieces new style mousselines de laine
so do Cashmere d'Ecosse, to sell at 81 TO SO c.
100 do French mousselines de LANES
25 do do Cashmere d'Ecosse
30 do do runarounds do
10 do dress patterns Of embroidered Cashmere
dEcosse.
All Of the above goods are of the newest styles,
received by the last steamers from Europe.
Sept. 23-n PITTMAN & PHILLIPS.
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TEA, OIL. SPERM CANDLES, &c.

r HAVE received by the schooner Victory, a gen.
i eral assortment Of new groceries, viz:
Prime imperial, gunpowder, young hyson, and
black teas; crushed, pulverzed and loaf sugars;
gar-house strip molasses; rice; FIVE hundred gallons
extra winter solar lamp oil, fall and winter bleached
sperm oil, summer pressed sperm candles, &c
All of which can be sold on the most reasonable
terms, at the old stand, corner of It'll and streets
JN0. A. DoNOHOO.
July 16--n
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Sept. 2-3tawlm lint.
FASHIONABLE CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT.
w. r. JENNINGS e. Co.

FASHIONABLE CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT.
W. t. JENNINGS e. CO.,
231 broadway, .New York,
d ESPECTFULLY inform the inhabitants o.
N Washington that they have taken the store or
Pennsylvania avenue, adjoining the corner Of Sixth
street, as branch of their establishment, for the
sale Of gentlemen's fashionable clothing.
The well-known reputation of their establishment
il is believed, will be sufficient guarantee for the
quality and style Of all goods sold by them.
Their stock consists of sack and surtout over
coats cloaks; body sacks; frock Dress and D'Orsay
coats; French and English cashmere pants; silk
satin, bombasin, cashmere, and fancy vests; cham
Der robes; scarfs; cravats hosiery gloves; suspend
ers; and every article necessary for gentleman's
wardrobe: which will be sold at the lowest New
York prices.
Orders will be received and executed in New
York, in the best style, at short notice.
Sept. 17-dlm
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l(NHILDREN's SHOES, CHEAP FOR CASH!
~ One Of the most complete assortments to be
found in the city, comprising every variety. This
branch will receive particular attention Prices to
suit the times.
w. MANN,
Sign Of the large Black Boot, Pennsylvania av.,
two doors west Of Al street.
July "a
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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
nconvenient 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. s. N
Stephen Cambreeng, esq, New York.
A. 0. Dayton, esq, Fourth Auditor, Treasury
Department.
Rev. Septimus fusion, Chaplain to the Senate.
John G. Rves, esq, Washington, D. G.
John Boyle, esq, /"
James Hoban, esq,
Charles 9; Handy, esq, Purser U 8. Navy,
John De Bree, esq.,,
R. R. Waldron, esq,
April 9---f
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GADSBY'S HOTEL,

Corner Of Pennsylvania apenue and Third street.
TINE subscriber having opened the house re-
i Gently erected, within one square Of the rail.
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
socits a share of the public patronage.
WILLIAM GADSBY.
Sept l3--eodlmif~
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A IDE-MEMOIRE, pUsage des officers d'Ar-
"A tierie; second edition, much enlarged: one
volume Of 743 pages, and very numerous cngra-
wings. Just imported (sx copies only direct from
Paris, by f.. TAYLOR, and this day received.
Will be sent free Of postage TO the pufchaser) TO
any postlohice in the United States, on the receipt
post paid) Of four dollars. - Oct. 1
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DATENT LETTER BALANCES FIs-
IL CHER, importer Of fancy and staple station
cry has Just received from England small sssort-
ment Of letter-balances, rs samples, which will be
gold as low as from one to four dollars each, at
Statonc's Hall. Sept