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VIZ ANTED--a good dinng.room servant None
w need apply unless well recommended.
slave would be preferred. Apply at this Office.
July 2l--f
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The Croton (.MutuaD Insurance Company,
oFTIcE NO. lS WALL STREET, IN THE CITY OF
NEW YORK.
THIS COMPANY insures marine, inland navi-
i CATION transportation, and fire risks. BY its
charter the profits are to be paid back to the assured
in proportion to the amount of premiums paid by
them respectively. The rates and terms Of insur-
ance will be moderate and liberal, and the assured
subject to no responsibility
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TO THE LADIES.
w have constantly on hand large supply Of
W the prettiest and best work in our line Of
BUSINESS to be found in the city, consisting, in
Fine French morocco Paris ties
10 do kid do do
70 do do slippers
10 DO morocco cottage shoe
10 DO do walking shoe
10 half, whole, and shoe-gaiters, black and CO.
lored
also, one Of the handsomest ASSIGNMENTS of chill
n shoes to be found in any establishment in the
Mr. Charles Mann, an experienced cutter, will take
measures for those who prefer il, at the same price
- homework He has now many customers who
nk him one of the best filters they have ever tried.
.ae pest materials employed in our shoes, and all
work sold by us warranted.
w. MANN,
gn Of The large black boot, Pennsylvania avenue,
Aug 9
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MI Ap OF OREGON; by the Exploring Expc-
1. ulton--price 81 cents. A few copies for sale
July 30.
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SAMUEL A. LAWRENCE, President.
JOSEPH B. JONES, Vice President.
N.CARRoLL, Secretary.
T.L.& A. THOS. SMITH, Agents
Office F street, near the Treasury Department
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April 26-1aw4w

ON 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
paint mill for seven years from the expiration Of
said patent, which takes place on the 18th day Of
March, 1886.
1t is ordered that the said petition be heard at the
Patent Office, on the first Monday in August next,
at IL o'clock MI 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 Madsonian, printed at Washington; the
Sun, printed at Baltimore; the keystone and SEN
tnel, printed at Philadelphia; the Journal of Com
merce, printed at New York; and the Times, print
ed at Boston, once a week for three successive
weeks previous to the first Monday in August next.
HENRY L. ELLSWORTH,
Commissioner of Patents.
P. s. Editors of the above papers will please
copy, and send their bills to the Patent Office, with
a paper containing this notice.
April 22-law3w
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PATENT AGENCY AT WASHING
TON D. O.

" C. ROBBINS, mechanical engineer, and Amer
IL. lean and foreign patent agent, will execute the
drawings and specifications for inventors, obtain
and communicate information concerning the patent
ability of mechanical or other devices, and transact
all other business at the Patent Office. Charges
moderate.
All letters ON business must be postpaid. Office
on street. opposite the Patent Office.
lie has the honor Of rerSg, by permission 10 the Jol-
ioioing gentlemen at a Distance:
Hon. R. Choate, Mass, of the United States Senate.
Hon. w. Allen, Ohio,
Hon. ID. r. Atchison, Missouri,
Hon. Willis Hall, New York
Hon. Robert Smith, H., M. G.
Hon. s. Breese, of the u. s. Senate.
Hon. J. H. Relfe M. c., Missouri.
Capt III. M. Shreve, I"
He has the honor cfreftringt the Joo,ong gentlemen
ofhis city:
C. M. Keller, examiner, Patent Office.
@. G. Page M. d.,
Henry Stone, asst Z" ("
w. p. N. Fitzgerald, asst I" Z"
III. Knowles, machinist, Z"
COL ]. j. Roane, I"
Feb 3-eod3m
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AGENCY Ar WASHINGTO

AGENCY AT WASHINGTON.
A MOS KENDALL and JOHN E. KENDALL
IA offer their services TO such as may have
business with the Government of the following de-
scriplion, viz;
Obtaining contracts from the Post Office and
other Executive Departments.
Procuring patents, and other business connected
with the Patent Office.
Procuring pensions--revolutionary army, and
navy; and other business in relation thereto.
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 street, 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 TO Congress. His knowl-
edge of the forms and details of public business,
derived from service in the public Offices, will
enable him to perform this service in the most ef-
fcctive manner; and those who intrus US with
business may rely upon the utmost prompilude,
successful issue. Our charges will be moderate,
depending for their amount on the nature of the
case.
Persons at distance will find it much cheape
TO 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
post paid.
JOHN e. KENDALL
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a GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
IL 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 fnd.it
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. NJ
Commodore John Downes, U. s. N
: Stephen Cambreleng, esq, New York.
A. 0. Dayton, esq, Fourth Auditor, Treasury
Department.
A. T. Smith, esq, Chief Clerk Navy Depart
ment.
Rev. Septimus fusion, Chaplain to the Senate.
John c. Rves, esq, Washington, D. C.
John Boyle, esq,
James Hoban, ESQ.,,
Charles Q; Handy, esq, Purser y. s. Navy.
John De Bree, esq,
r. r. Waldron, esq,
April 9-tf
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r,o cLAIMANTs.-FRANCIs A. DICKENS

V,O CLAIMANTS.-FRANC A. DICKENS
J. 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-
empton and other land claims, the procuring of pat
ents for public lands and the confirmation by Con-
gress of grants and claims TO land claims for prop
erty lost in or taken for the service of the United
States; property destroyed by the Indians while
in the possession of the United Staes invalid revo-
lutionary, navy, widows and halfpay pensions;
claims for revolutionary services, whether for COM
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.
ment; or damages sustained in consequence of the
action conduct of the government; and, indeed,
any business before Congress the public Offices,
which may require the aid of agent or attorney.
His charges will be moderate, and depending upon
the amount Of the claim and the extent of the
vice.
He is also agent for the American Life Insurance
and Trust Company, which has 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.
Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States in
Spain, are associated; and any claim sent to ethe,
Of them, will receive their united and prompt atten
ton. st
MIR. 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 Al
Washington.
His Office is on street, Sd door east of the
Treasury Department
All letters must be postpaid.
Nav 18--1y t
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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 it, 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 sa-
wing of from ten to fifteen per cent from the prices
of the old credit system.
MarshalIs linen thread imported by ourselves,
always on hand, at greatly reduced prices.
LIZA call is respectfully solicited, by
HUTCHINGS, CASWELL, g. SMITH.
Is Cedar sseet, 8 doors from Pearl street,
Feb. 28-2aw3m New York.
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PATENT OrrIcE, April ls45.

PATENT OFFICE, April lS45.
ON the petition Of William H. Mackrell, Of New
~ York, praying for the extension of patent
granted to him for 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,
It's 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.
Ordered, also, that this notice be published in the
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 pleas,
copy and send their bills to the Patent Office with
paper containing this notice.
April 19--1aw3w
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hrs. DRESBACH, KUHN & PRYoR'S DYS-
~ PEPTIC CORDIAL

WAsHMcroN, Nov, 90, 1874.
Mn. c. HERsroNs: Dyspepsia.-This disease !
had for some years to an alarming degree. Your
Dytpeptic 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 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 dsordered stomach became
soothed. l continued the medince--a perfect cure
has been effected--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 ncontestabe. My case
is well known to the Rev. ]. NJ 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 IS
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T w. & R. C. SMITH, Wolf street, Alexan.
i dria, ID. c.. Machinists Iron, Brass, and Bel

III w. & r. C. SMITH, Wolf street, Alexan-
i dria, d. c., Machinists, 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 Of cast 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. 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 other ar
ticles for builders use.
Cast iron window stills, being a better and cheap
er article than stone.
Fine brick made from an imported fire clay.
Feb 4-ly
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CUPERIoR BLANK ooKs-Merchants

CUPERIOR BLANK BOOKS.-Merchants
- shopkcepers, 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 Statoner'f
Hall.
These books have been made from six to eighteen
months, and consequently are much better thar
those recently from the bindery; 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
WIN. FISCHER.
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EUROPEAN HOTEL, AT WASHINGTON.
T. The subscriber rcncwedly invites a continu-
ance of the patronage of his friends His hotel prof
fers the travelling public the very best and most
comfortable accommodations, with the choicest Of
well the competition at the capital for this season,
il is his intention not to be outdone by the most
fashionable hotel in the country. The prices will
be so satisfactory to deserve the consideration of
all who desire to enjoy fully the metropolis upon the
cigars are from the best known importers.
Gentlemen from France, Spain, and South Amer
lea, will find themselves at home.
~ LOUIS GALABRUN,
Near the Treasury Buildings, Penn. av
March l2-3m.
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i publications, original and from the English
press, issued in monthly numbers. The numbers
for 1874 COLLECTED into one volume) are just re-
ceiyed, for sale by F. TAYLOR. Also the Books
Of the Church, by Robert Southey, late poet
laureate; one volume, from the fifth London edi-
ton.
Complete works of Rev. William Jay, in 3 vol
umes, octave.
Church Clavering or the Schoolmaster, by the
Rev. w. Greeley, NJ. A.
A Few Words About Holy Baptism, pamphlet,
New York, 1645.
Jan. 20
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II OOK HERE.--Persons suffering from colds
IL coughs, &C., can be supplied with
Pease's Hoarhound Candy,
Browns Boneset, I"
McCulley's Sirup of May Apple and Wild
Cherry,
Swayne's Strip of Wild Cherry,
Jayne's Tonic Expectorant,
Covert's Balm of Life,
Thompson's Life-preserver,
Wistars Cough Lozenges,
Shcrman's Cough Lozenges,
Peters's Cough Lozenges,
by calling on G. II. JAMES,
corner Of 14th and Z streets.
Where may also be found 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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EOR COUGHS, COLDS, AsTHMAS, &C.
IL Wistar's cough lozenges, prepared and sold by
JOHN F. CALLAN, corner of Z 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, asthmns, &c. They are very serviceable in
soreness and tightness of the breast, difficulty Of
breathing, hoarseness &c. and give great relief in
that troublesome sensation, tickling in the throat,
which is so tormenting in this complaint.
Dose, from one to six lozenges in the course Of
the day; they will be found particularly serviceable
at night in allayng coughs, and promoting sleep;
Is cents per box.
Jan 8
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS ON THE NEW
HAMPSHIRE MAIL ROUTES.
Posr OrprcE DEPARTMENT,

Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
April IL, 1916.
A N error has occurred in the printing of the adj
IA vertisement for proposals for carrying the mail
on route No. gil.
The schedule was drawn up specifying p. 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-
tionwith 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 ac-
cordingly. The bids should come in BY 9 o'clock,
n. m. Oh the 18th instant. rst aH
C. JOHNSON,
Postmaster General.
To be printed in the Globe, Madisonian, Consti-
tuition, and lntelligencer. April 12-dtf
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A FIRST-RATE FARM FOR SALE.


TIME subscriber wishes to dispose of his farm
i lying in Wayne county, Indiana, four miles
southwest of the city of Richmond, the east fork
of White Water, containing THREE HUNDRED
AND TWENTY ACRES ofthe best quality ofland
nthe Stae 300acres of which sunderfence, and $50
in good state of cultivation. There is on the
premises as good mill-seat as be found in the
State. Also, 200 bearing fuit-trees, springs of ex-
cellent water, walnut, bue-ash, and oak timber in
abundance, large quantities of limestone, and So,
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 it
at lower rate than such property has ever 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.
T.c
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y NAVY AeENr's OrrIcE,

N& y NAVY AeENT's OFrrcE,
Washington, April IL, ls45.
PROPOSALS will be received at this office until
Il 3 o'clock, on Saturday, the 18th day Of May
next for furnishing all the fresh Beef and Vegetables
that be required at this naval station during the
fiscal year commencing on the first day Of July next
and ending on the 30th day Of June following, that
is to say The fresh Beef and Vegetables that may be
required 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 scaled and endorsed, and accom-
panied by satisfactory guaranty that the person
making the offer is responsible and viii enter into
the contract il his bid is accepted.
Payment viii be made at this Office upon bills
properly approved by the commandant of the yard,
dedoctng iherefrom 10 per cent. until the contract
is complied with.
Navy Agent.
April 17--lawt17J
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RRITIsH ALMANAC AND COMPANION

DRITISH ALMANAC AND COMPANION
ID FOR l645 a volume of the size of the Boston
American Almanac, and of the same scope and de-
sign; closely printed and containing 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 ii
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THE DAILY UNION.
UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN AGENCY,

AT WASHINGTON CITY, D. O..
flee on l2 street, beitcssn Psnrsyipais avenue and
(Fshess, kno,on as Kings Gailery)
TINE UNDERSIGNED, having opened the
u above Office for the transaction Of domestic
and foreign agencies, invite the public attention to
the following prospectus:
They will attend 10 the purchase, sale, or ex-
haDge Of lands and real estate generally, in all
arts of the United States, Texas, or the West
dies.
To the formation of companies here, or in Eu-
rope for the sale purchase of lands, or coonizing
lands in Texas or the United States; or the sale
purchase, or exchange OF the same, TO, by, or with
individuals in this country or in Europe.
The purchase or sale Of United States or State
stocks, or any kind Of public securities.
Negotiating loans on bonds and mortgages, or
other securities.
United States for lands or money, before either of
he executive departments or Congress-
Obtaining the remission Of fines and forfeitures
incurred by alleged violations Of the revenue or
other laws.
Securing patents, and uansacting any business
Obtaining pensions, revolutionary, army, or
navy, and doing any other business connected
herewith.
Settlement of accounts with the State, Treasury,
War, Navy, and Post Office Departments.
Collecting private claims and interest on the pub
lie debt.
Prosecuting claims before the various boards of
Indian commissioners, or any boards hereafter es-
tablished under treaties with foreign powers.
Preparing papers for presentation TO Congress
and the executive departments
One of the firm Of this agency will visit Europe
and the other Texas in few weeks, either of whom
would attend to any business that may be confded
to his care. Their numerous European correspond
ents, and those in Texas afford them immediate
facilities for the transaction of any agency abroad
committed to their charge.
Persons DESTROYS of emigrating to Texas, and
disposing of their estates in exchange for lands in
that country, or those wishing to make investments
there, may find greatly to their advantage to apply
to this agency.
Persons having occasion to employ counsel in
cases before the Supreme Court of the United
States, may confde their business advantageously
to this agency, who will secure the services of the
most respectable members of the bar in cases where
the selection is left to themselves.
Long experience in business, and intimate pro-
essional knowledge Of forms necessary to be
adopted, qualify the subscribers to perform any
trust committed to their care in the most effective
ard expeditions manner Persons living at a dis
tarce can avail themselves of this agency, with the
certainty of having their business efficiently at
tended TO, without the trouble and expense of a
journey to the capital
Charges will be moderate, and commensurate with
the nature of the business. Letters of inquiry
merely will be answered without charger but, in all
cases, letters must be postpaid.
E. KINGMAN & co.
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JAMES l. DICKINS,

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
DRACTISES in the Supreme Court of the
Il United States, and The several courts ofthe Dis
trict of Columbia; prosecutes claims before Con.
gress and the several Departments of the General
Government; and, in general does all business re-
curing an agent or attorney. Office, No. a, west
wing Of the City Hall, Washington city, ID. G.
Oct 26-dly