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By B0telu, Donn, & Co., .Auciioneers.

By Boteler, Dom, & Co., .ductioneers.
EXFENSIvE SALE OF SUPERIOR CABI-
T. NET FURNITURE Al AUCTi0N.-on
Wednesday morning next, 10Th Of December, at III
o'clock, we shall SELL ia the second story OF our auc-
ton rooms large collection Of cabinet ware, OF SUI
perior finish and workmanship, consisting IN part OF
the following, viz;
Mahogany sofas, mahogany diyans, marble-top
rier tables
Marble-top and mahogany centre tables
Mahogany dressing and plain bureaus
Mahogany chairs, mahogany and painted ward
robes
Cane seat chairs, mahogany, cane, and wood-seat
rockers
Marble-top sofa-table, high and low-post bedsteads
Hair and shuck mattresses, feather beds
Mahogany arn,-chars, covered with velvet
Walnut rockers, covered with morocco
Looking glasses, dinCer sets
Britannia and china tea sets
Hall and solar lamps, plated casters
Ivory knives and forks, sets of waters
Fire sets, toilet sets, crockery and glass ware, &c
With many useful articles not named, which rem
der it very attractive SALE worthy Of the attention
of housekeepers. The room will be well warmed,
and the articles positively sold without reserve
We are now receiving many Of the above articles,
and will have them arranged for inspection two days
previous to the sale.
The ladies' are particularly invited TO attend.
Terms of sale: All sums Of and under $780, cash;
over $50, and not exceeding 500, one, two, three,
and four months; over 500 from one to eight
months, for approved endorsed notes bearing inter-
est. BOTELER, DOM, & CO.,
Dec. 3--dtsif Auctioneers.
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MRS GAsSAWAY has taken a commodous
lNl building on the south side of Pennsylvania
avenue between 9th and 9TH streets and nearly OPP
posite Browns and Coleman's Hotels, where She IL
prepared to accommodate yearly and transient
boardcrs. Her apartments are spacious, airy, and
have been newly furnished; and she isilers herself
that she can insure the comfort Of those who may
visit her house.
IF- Attached to the premises is good stable,
for rent.
Nov S--dtf
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TNHE subscriber will offer at auction, on the
L premises, on the 10th Of December next, the
estate called DUNLORA, the late residence of
Colonel Samuel Carr, containing, by recent survey,
four hundred and forty-three acres. or these, one
hundred and sixty are Rvanna low grounds, of the
finest quality; more than one hundred acres are
heavily timbered, the greater part Of which is
within two miles Of Charlottesville, where wood
commands ready sale and high price. The rest,
except what has been seeded in wheat this fall, Is
well set in gross This estate is situated between
two and three miles north Of charlottesville, and with
in four miles of the University of Virginia, in a
wealthy neghborhood remarkable for its intelligence
and morality.
The Rvanna river, which bounds the estate, is
navgable for bateaux, in both Of it's branches for
FIVE and six miles above it, to large manufacturing
mills Of the highest repute. There is also another
large mill, one mile below, on tributary OF the
Rivanna. The improvements consist OF large
and elegant brick dwelling and all necessary Out
houses
Terme: One-fourth on the 18th February, 1876,
and the residue in three equal annual instruments
thereafter.
Immediately after the sale OF the laad, there will
also be offered AT auction thirteen young and likely
negroes, all the stock, plantation Utensils and house
hold furniture and the crops of corn, hay, and to-
bacco.
Terms made known on the day Of sale.
GEORGE WATSON CARR.
Oct 03-dts
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wv NE STORE.-JoHN Fl. BUTHMANN
w Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between
Al and 9Th sreets) would respectfully invite the at
ten,ion of members Of Congress, strangers visiting
the metropolis, and citizens generally, 10 his choice
selection Of wines, liquors, cigars, &c, offered for
sale at moderate prices.
Madeira in bottles, Newton, Gordon, Murdoch &
Co.; Howard, March & Co; Arago, and some other
houses--some very old.
Sherry, brown and pale, old, Of "Pomar's,"
"Smith, Bailey q Co.." Lobe" &C., &c.
Madeira and sherry, Of various grades, in casks !;
port wine, in bottles and casks
Champagne, from the house Of p. A. Mumm &
Co., Rheims; also, other choice brands
Claret, from moderate-price table to n superior
quality; Haul Sauterne, Vim dc Grave.
Rhine wine; such as Rudesheimer, Hockheimer,
1924; Nursteiner, 1887
Brandy, pale and dark cognac, selected for his
business.
Holland gin, direct Importation from Scheidnm.
Superior Jamaica rum; Scotch, Irish, and old Mo-
nongahela whiskey; London double brown stout.
Marischino, CURACAO red and white, Anisette do
Bordeaux, Absnthe, Kirschwasser.
Havana cigars, Of the choicest qualities.
Salad oil Bordeaux prunes, and paper-shelled al
monds, and a variety Of pure and cheap wines
liquors, &c, &c. Dec. 3-3tif
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NEW CLOAKINGS AND SPLEN DIu
In SlLKS.-The subscriber has now ready for
inspection (opcned this morning) several cases of
the most and beautiful silks ever offered in the
District consisting in part Of
"a, a., gold and brown changcable silks
81 rich satin-stripe maroon and London blue
3 blue-back satin ottoman and satin stripe silks
Changeable plaid and colored satin stripe do
IS pieces assorted, ranging from 90c. to 80 So
Heavy rich white satns, and red Grape scarfs
White and black heavy Marcellines and Senshaw
silks
Black, white, drab pink, mode blue green, cher
ry, purple, and high-colored plaid Florence silks
SO pieces assorted Cashmere and moussens de
laine
Is splendid Terkerri and Canton Grape shawls
20 medium and low-price shawls for misses
10 pieces super and medium twilled and plain
plaid and striped cloak-cloths for ladies'
Lead plaid coak-coths for ladies' in mourning
piece black French cloth, embroidered in black
for ladies' in mourning
SO rich French-worked collars, from so cents to
50 so
10 pieces finest pure fannels, imported, cheap
Rich and heavy wide black silk fringes
Black watered moreen, for ladies' skirts
100 striped muslin, for curtains, % cents
$50 dozen gloves and hosiery, assorted, all
prices
Rich and beautiful floor oi-cloths, one yard wide,
GO cents
All the above goods, with great variety Of other
new styles, will be sold on the most pleasing terms
for cash. Citizens, strangers, and members Of
Congress, arc respectfully invited to examine my
assortment and prices before making their pur-
chases. GEO. STETTINIIJS.
Nov 25--eo6tf
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Mr.. Calhoun returned to the city yesterday from
Memphis by the steamer Maria. AT each of the cit
les Of Vicksburg and Natchez, the boat was delayed
about two hours and at both places Mr.. C. landed
and partook of collation. and met with cordial re-
cep,ion. At the sugar plantation of the Messrs La
Branche, in the parish Of ST. Charles the boat was
again delayed, for the purpose Of afiordng Mr.. C.
and several other gentlemen on board an opportu-
nifty Of looking over the plantation, and witnessing
the process by which the sugar is manufactured.
Previous to departure, collation. prepared, and
the whole party Hospitality entertained.
We understand that Mr.. Calhoun will leave the
city this morning by the IL o'clock cars for Mobile,
and proceed direct for Washington eity--.E o.
Bulletin, 9istin
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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, cassimeres, vcstings
eoaks, robes, &c, with general assortment Of
fancy articles for gentlemen's wear. The above ar
tices will be sold cheap for cash.
All gentlemen who want fashionable garments
may obtain them, in all that beauty and case which
characterize tho present mode Of Dress by calling
Mt their establishment, between and 9Th streets.
Nov. 29-3tawlm LANE 81 TUCKER.
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|tARPETINGS, CARPETlNGS, CARPET
" INGS, &c.---The subscriber has just received,
and offers the very best terms, Saxony, Brussels,
and ingram carpetings. He names, in part
500 yards rich Saxony carpetings, superb pat
terms
500 yards extra super Brussels carpetinss, SUI
perb patterns
500 yards medium Brussels carpetings, superb
patterns
1000 yards three.ply carpetings rich patterns
1000 do. best quality ingram carpetings
500 do. medium do. do
10 sets Venetian carpetings, Of all the differ.
ent widths and coors
10 pieces rich printed floor drugget from
to yards wide. Together with
100 hearth rugs, some of which are very supe
rior
Also, floor ocloths Of every width and descrp
ton.
The above goods offer inducements rarely to be
met WITH and are sure to give entire satisfaction.
Nov. 3-3eo9wif R. ESTEP.
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TIME undersigned, at the opening of Congress-,
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% 50per hundred.
J. G. KLENCK,
Publisher and proprietor.
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FURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.

A WELL-FURNISHED and pleasantly sil''--
IN ated 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 9g-Jtawlf
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POCKET. BOOK LOST.

dt X REWARD.--Lost, on Tuesday, the I'd in
sDC slant, at or near the Capitol, pocket-book,
containing a note Of hand and various other papers,
which can be of no value to any one but the owner.
To any person finding the same, and delivering it,
with its contents, at Browns Hotel, the above
ward will be paid.
Dec. 3t-3t
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DRlNTED DIAGRAMS of the Senate and
/ House of Representatives are now ready, and
can be had by the hundred or single copy a. the
bookstand of Casimr Bohn, in the rotundo Of the
Capitol. Members who wish to send copies to their
constituents will please apply as above.
Dec. 3-3t Nat Init
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nLLENDoRFF,s NEW METHOD of learn
" ing to read, write, and speak the German lnn-
gnsge One volume, reprinted from the las, London
edition, +. TAYLOR.
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TO DENrISrS

/ HAVE to-day received new supply Of porce-
Il lain teeth Of all sorts and Sizes from the celebrn-
ted mandatory OF DR.. McGrath, 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. r. CALLAN,
Corner Of and 7th streets
Sept Left
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MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND STRAIN
GERS

VIZ FISCHER, importer and dealer in fancy
wv and staple stationery, Rodgers penknives,
razors and scissors, parchment, drawing materials,
water colors, blank books, mathematical and must
cal instruments, perfumery, diamond and metallic
pens, and fancy articles.
Members of Congress and strangers visiting the
city, will find the most extensive variety of the best
articles, at reasonable and uniform prices, whole
sale and retail at Siationers' Hall, door east
of 18th street. where new music is sold at one-half
the usual price.
Dec
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C,HLpRENTS 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 4 street.
July "a
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The Hon. George McDufRe, senator, and Hon.
r. B. Rhett and Hon. A. Burt, representatives in
Congress from this State, Hon. II. w. billiard,
from Alabama, and Hon. r. A. Toombs, from
Georgia, also members Of Congress, left here yes
terday in the Wilmington boat, on their way to
Washington Charleston Courier, Nor. 90.
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VERY VALUABLE PROPERTY AT AUG
TION.-On Monday, the 9Th day of Decem-
Der next, we shall SELL in front of the premises at
hafpast o'clock p. m, the following very valna-
bic property belonging to the estate ofthe late ID :.
Marcus G. Buck: Part of lot No. l, in square north
of square No. ISL, with the improvement, which
is an excellent two-story brick building, with
basement and garnet.
This property fronts the Mall, between 10Th and
1lth streets west, and adjoins the residence Of
Nicholas Tastet, esq.
The admirable construction Of the building for
convenience and comfort, the fine prospect It af-
fords and the choice selection Of fruit and shrub
berry upon the lot, render il very desirable for u
private residence.
On the same evening, at o'clock, we shall sell
lots Nos. 90 and 81 in square No 534, fronting on
south b street, between Sd and Al streets. These
lots belong to the same estate.
Terms Of sale: One-fourth Of the purchase money
in cash. the balance in equal payments at six, twelve
and eighteen months, for notes with interest, pro
perry secured. BY order.
Nov. 20-eodtSds Auctionecrs.
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w RENf.-The subscriber will rent to a
goo and punotunl tenant the house lately oc-
~ W him, and well known as the Globe iio.
\ Mated on Pennsylvania avenue, and opposite
4 ,'a'Iona Theatre.
a,n Is probably not better location in the city
n'Nri-conducied hotel than this. There is also
| ..aa Of furniture now in the houst, which will
IA y avafation, should the tenantwish It. For
'"'r Particulars, inquire Of
JAMES MATIER, or Of
r, W. DYER q CO.,
N. Auc and Com. merchants.
IN e sallonal lntelligencer, Baltimore Sun, and
" ~ enquirer viii please insert, and send bill
Nv Dyer & Co.
|%eS-3iawu
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ELEGANT AND EXTENSIVE
- PROPERTY FOR SALE--The late

ELEGANT AND EXTENSIVE
|AA PROPERTY FOR SALE--The late
|e:m":. residence of MIR. Armfeld, on Prince
|iiii street, in Alexandria. The house is
~ brick, built of the best materials, hand
|omelv finished, and well arranged for comfort and
|onvsnience; contains Is rooms, most of them large
lad airy, and has wide hall through the centre.
of brick, also covered with metal, con-
|,liog. in one range, of wood and wash-houses,
|slern above ground two bathing and two dressing
|0Oms. On the opposite wing, fine greenhouse
|nd in the rear, brick two-story double house for
|svans.
The aower-gardens extend from Patrick to Hen.
h streets. The vegetable garden is large and pro-
|uclive
Is considered, by many, the handsomest and
has, desirable residence in the District.
twill be sold low, and on accommodating terms,
b application 10 -, n,,,,,
At the Treasury Department.
Oct g-lw&eotf
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SETH BARTON,

COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
CONTINUES to practise in the Supreme Court
III Of the United States, except that he takes no
|uploymen, in cases adversely to the interests Of
h. United States. Sept. IL
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3 IA halEround bastard files
5000 sup. feet finch w. pine, common cuttings
1000 I" prime boards
800 g l-inch seasoned whte-oak boards
in Ia Il. lengths, IL to IL inh. wide
9 cords straight white hickory in A feet lengths
suitable for handles, &c.
gallons spirits of wine
10 pounds -four of emery
10 g "a cut do
10 " shoe-thread
100 &c clean tallow
10 g gum shellac
i5O white chalk
G sides harness leather
IL quires fine emery-paper
u reams fine sand do
do assorted do
ream blank bills of lading, &c per pattern
(en fine Bath paper
reams cap paper feint-lined Buffers best blue
wove)
S reama letter paper feint-lincd, 3 sides, (P. s.
Il Co.'S, best blue wove)
2 reams envelope paper, beat quality
2. gallons best quality black ink in quart bot.
do BLUE fluid, in pint bottles
I2 small bottles Carmine red ink
Is pounds black sand
pounds waters
(" sealing-war
s dozen black lead pencils
boxes (gross) best quality steel pens, Giott's
12 pen-holders
200 No. so quilts
one-quire blank-books, halfbound, feintned
6 pieces India rubber
ACCT. ORDNANCE.
9 gals. best copal varnish
2 qurcs fine sand-paper
3 lbs. chrome yellow
All the articles above mentioned are to be of the
best quality, subject to the approval Of and in all
respects satisfactory to, the commandant Of the
yard Separate offers may be made for either class
of articles, or for the whole, but must be endorsed
on the back. 0per cent will be reserved from each
bill until the contract is completed.
WIN. b. SCOTT,
Navy Agent.
Toll published once a week in the u. S. Journal;
and Constitution, Republican and Argus, and Sun,
Baltimore.
Dec. 3--lw
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Dec j

EXTENSIVE SALE OF HANDSOME FUR
Il NITURE, china, cnt-glass, crockery, gran
doles, candeabras, French clocks, plated ware, ta-
BILE cutlery, jewelry, and fancy articles.
On Tuesday morning, December 9th, at halfpast
10 oclock-and will be continued through the day,
and in the evening, at O'clock until the whole are
sold--I will sell, at the Odeon corner Of Penn.
avenue and Al street. very large and handsome
collection Of the above named articles, viz:
FURNITURE
Marble-top pedesals; centre and sofa tables !.
bureaus; washstands; pier tables, &C.; looking
glasses; mahogany French and high.post bedsteads;
flush and harcloth-covered sofas; dining and cal
tables; wardrobes; secretaries and bookcases cer
tire tables; rocking chairs; enclosed washsand, with
toilet glass; ottomans; chairs; hair mattresses.
CHINA
French china dinner and tea sets coffee cups
god-band and plain white china tea and coffee sets
granite china dinner sets, l4l pieces, blue and
white; tea sets; pitchers; toilet SETS turoens; plates,
dishes, &C., &c.
CUT GLASS
Sugar-dshes, celery-glasses, decanters, tumblers,
rich cut wines, goblets, preserve-dshes, &c.
PLATED WARE.
Walters, cake-baskets, candlesticks, and casters
with rich cut bottles.
TABLE CUTLERY.
Sets ivory-handle and buck knives and forks,
81 pieces; girandos g, candelabras soar and astral
lamps, rich cut hall lamps, French mantel clocks,
vases, &c.
GOLD WATCHES
On Tuesday evening, at o'clock, will be added,
ten gold lever watches, part of them ful-jeweled.
Also, one splendid organ, suitable for church or
parlor, and said to be very superior instrument;
with large assortment of furniture and fancy
goods not enumerated. Also, one very extra large
French-pate looking glass, cost $3.50.
WIN. MARSHALL, Aucticne,r.
Nov. 22-6teod 8
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The house having been during the summer thor
,rhlv nained and reiiited is now in iirs,-rate or
lar The reception of travellers residents; and
h, proprietor respectfully solicts continuance of
o.i ayors on the part Of visitors to Washington,
|, rsidents during the session Of Congress, being
|on6dent that they will always lind comfortable
|Jrinys, the best on the table that the market af-
NH, and attentive and polite walters.
8. s. COLEMAN.
Sept l9--tf
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,r,oNAI, HoTRL. wAsHINGToN,

NATIONAL HOTEL, WAS ii j N GTON,
M CITY, d. C.--The proprietor of this fine
t.,sl formerly known as "Gadsby's" but now gem
nj, called "Coleman's Hotel" desires TO return
II hanks to his friends, and the travelling portion
\ ,he community generally, for the favors which
E.v have bestowed upon him since he opened his
Enlistment, and to assure them that he will spare
y syerions to render his house worthy Of the pa
[osse of which he has already received SO liberal
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NAVY AcENr's OFFIcE,
Washinofon Dec z IL

DROPCSALS will be received ut this Office until
4 3o'cock on the 9Th day Of January next, for
the delivery of the following articles at the navy
yard in this city, free of expense 10 the govern
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Trustees.

''J"; " Y. Bronson; Rev. b. It. WEIGH, ID. ID.
L. wn y. Wyckof, d. d.; Herman Pumpelly, esq.
wy, m roswell, esq; Thomas w. olcou, esq; In
,,.s esq John q, Wilson, esq; Hon. VIM. l.
ms s,.,, Ii. d.; Rev. VIM. b. Sprague, ID. d.; Rev
Wa Am Kennedy, d. D.; James McNaughton, M
'"arcusT. Reynolds, esq.
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To be published once week in the u. S. Journal
and Constitution, Republican and Argus, and Sun,
Baltimore.
Dec 3--1w