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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION.
General Hamer.

have seen lately in some newspaper (where l
have foTgotten) statement literally or purporting,
as follows: "Mr. Choate, one of the regents of the
Smithsonian Institution, says that the buildings OF
the institution shall he such will do honor to the
liberal and enlightened donor and to this nation and
to the age" .muWl#. ... 4.. d. ...r s.,@
Now, without knowing whether the authority
for this remark imputed to Mr.. Choate is good, bad
or Indifferent, credible, creditless or mixed, !
must be permitted to entertain doubt until further
informed, whether that gentleman ever express
ed himself Such sentiment is rather too Gothic
or too Vandalic for him, it seems to In my opin-
ion, it must be the institution itself or the "cstab-
lishment," Mr.. Smithson has uiiied il to be called
that may, or might, could, should, do all this
vast amount of honor, and not the building, which,
according to my limited and matter-of-fact percep-
tons, cannot do much honor to any one or to any,
thing, except to the architect and to the builders
the mnsons, the men who will put the marble, the
stone, the brick, and the mortar into due edfcial
form
Nevertheless, if Mr.. Choatc or any other regent
has made the aforesaid speech reported, then |
have word or two to say against the unwise and
wastefu expenditure of the fund to be apprebended;
for the remark is rather an omnous one, and gives
room to fear that, instead of an Adjustment for
the increase and diffusion of knowledge among
men," as the benevolent donor contemplated, we are
to have costly palace which will absorb all or near
ly all the fund.- and then the treasury will be put
under requsition to support the institution itself
II is very certain that regent medtatcs this; but
If a splendid building is once commenced, it is a
contamination that comes Of itself without being
sought wished for But | persuade myself,
judging from the character Of the regents that there
will be danger Of the donation being so prevented
from the destination assigned ii by the donor That
they will all set their faces against anything extrav-
agant or useless, and take warning from the Grard
College at Philadelphia, where the funds endowing
that institution have been wasted in erecting mar.
BILE palace instead Of plain substantial building, as
it was the wish and the toH of Mr. Girard it should
be.
The London University building is another case
in point, too where great part of the fund was
dissipated in erecting magnificent portico, which
serves for no earthly or unearhly purpose, except
TO serve as monument of the vanity, folly and
indpttude Of the university committee men of Cock
neydom, who, having thus wasted the building
fund, the house could not be finished. But what
cared they for house provided they had porticoi
Our regents can initiate the Cockney regents, and
give us a splendid portico, or they can initiate the
Girsrd College committee, and give us a merble
palace; or they follow the suggestions Of their
own good sense, and the wishes Of the tsx-payine
part OF the community, and erect plain, oommo-
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TO THE EDITOR OF THE UNION.


The ability of the Baltimore mechanics, and their
facility for building steamers and sailing vessels in
style not surpassed by any, and cheap, in pro-
portion to tonnage and efficiency, those of north
cities, is exemplfed in part, by the production
Of the splendid steamer Cambridge, just completed,
for running on the Chesapeake bay. The hull of
this steamer built by John s. Brown 81 Co.; and
her model and symmetry Of proportions are, in the
highest degree, credtabe to these marine architects
Her engine built at the extensive works of
those modern and ingenious constructing engineers,
Messrs. A. e. c.. Reeder. Her length of keel is
about 900 feet breadth Of beam 81 feet depth Of
hold 9 feet; draught of water when steamng, from
4 feet TO 4 feet inches.
Having resided for many years IN New York,
and being well acquainted with all the modern
steamers built there can pronounce the Cambridge
equal to any of them, IN proportion to her dimen-
sions and power, and built at cost considerably
less.
The steam cylinder Of her engine is only 80
inches in diameter, ii feet stroke. Her paddle
wheels are 81 feet in diameter, feet face "a inches
dip. The only objection to her engine is that OF the
steam cylinder, being too small in proportion 10 the
size Of the steamer. This however, am credibly
informed does not exist for the want Of better judg
ment on the part of the constructing engineers, as
they originally contemplated cylinder of 40 inches
in diameter, instead Of 80 inehes and the owners,
being unwilling to pay the difference in cost, ruled
TO have the smaller. All things considered, taking
her from her keel to the top Of the smoke stack, she
evinces not only ga most creditabe specimen OF
Baltimore mechanism" but one Of which her
builders and constructing engineers may justly Be
proud.
The question is frequently asked, Why is it that
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THE LACE STORE.

NEW Goods throughout at the New
~ YORK cheap Lace Store, between 10Th
and llth streets, Pennsylvania ayenue.-BRAcpoN
Il BROTHER, having sold off all their former stock
at cost and just filed their store with new goods
throughout bought at the New York auctions 30
per cent. cheaper than the regular prices they now
invite the attention of the ladies' and those purchas-
ing to sell again, to their unprecedented, rich, and
cheap English and French goods, viz
300 pieces very rich figured satin rbands, for
winter hats
300 pieces very rich plaid do
300 pieces very rich plaid do for chill
dren's bonnets
200 pieces very rich plain white, blue, straw, and
cherry coored rbands
AGO pieces very rich Nos 4 and brown satin
ribands, for hair plats
400 pieces very rich Nos Ii, ., 3, 4, 5, 6, and
10 Mantua ribands
Black velvet do
With great assortment of cap ribands.
FLOWERS.
10 boxes fine flowers
10 do American do
10 do roseS, all coors
6 do bridal wrcaths
100 dozen fine silk rouehes ..'
50 do cotton uE do u.,. co..
IS do French, 40 inches long ... ..
do feathers, at 50 so, worth a.. e..
THREAD LACEs AND EDGINGs.
carton of 300 yards English thread lace
do 300 do French valencienncs lace
/ do 400 do fine English thread edgnss
$1,000 worth Of magnificent needle wrought aces
and edgngs, some very wide, for trimming ball and
party dresses, rich and cheap. cas-. r,,~, rg.sr
We have every style Of lace goods, and, having
purchased them at very low prices, will sell them at
prices that cannot fail to warrant their sale. ,.
THREAD BoBBIN EDGINGs, w.. N.... 49,
cartons of 1900 yards fine new patterns linen
bobbin edgngs. IJ ~. ..l 49,. s.0 m .ra. .. y
POCKET AND DRESS HANDKERCHIEF
A great variety, from l2i cents to 80.
IgiI. '7' MUSLTNs
20 pieces colored and white Tarleton muslins
Is do Swiss and book do
NETS
great variety of new patterns, from 81 cents to
81 so per yard. p. " .Hl" Dr.
Also, splendid lot Of gloves, which we warrant
the hest, ,.. f"N.t .' p ....".. 1.r
With thousands Of other kinds of new goods
about ready to be opened, which we shall sell at
very small advance. fa S.. g d" "....
BRAGDON g. BROTHER,
Successors TO Bragdon e. Twombly.
Nov 14-3t " ~
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II UBIN's and other fragrant and favor

ii
IL ite Extracts, Perfumes, &c.-sA suPe-
ror and extensive assortment Of the above delights
full accessories to the toilet and handker chiefs Just
received by J, III. GIBBS, at his Fancy and Orna-
mental Hair store, where he Is constantly receiving
"a supply OF French and other fancy goods Of the
newest style snd workman ship, In purchasing which
his friends and the public generally will find econo-
my united with elegance and taste. His stock con-
ssis in part of the following
Combs, brushes, hair oils, &C., in every possible
variety, and of the best French and English man
ufacture s.as-s
wigs and other descriptions OF hair-work all Of the
best make and material
Several dozens Of choice extracts for the hand
terchief
Cologne, lavender water, bay rum, toilet water,
essences, smelling salts, IA small case of the LAST
named article, extra superior, Atkinsons manutae-
ture.)
Also, a handsome selection of unique and ele-
CAN'T toilet bottles, china vases, cologne bottles.
Stands, work-boxes, faocy ditto, mirrors.
Work and other baskets, card trays.
Some beautifully finished card cases, playing
cards.
Rosewood and other boxes of French extracts,
&c.
Also, a tasteful collection Of cameo and other
breastpins, bracelets, clasps, and various orna-
ments. ,... .'h ar 70
Together with splendid assortment Of the latest
style OF reticues purses, &c, which cannot be sur
passed ia the city OF Washington.
]. II. GIBBS would also direct the attention Of
the public his stock Of Paris kid gloves, the very
best manufacture and most fashionable colors. To-
gether with few boxes Of assorted plain French
satin ribands, superior quality, and Other fancy
goods too numerous 10 pardcularize, but which the
ladies' and public generally are respectfully solicited
to call and purchase. F.1
N b. Orders for hair work executed at the short
est notice and in the best possible manner.
Pennsy lyania avenue, between 9Th and 10th SITS.
Nov lg-3uf -F OF.
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NEW sTATIoNERY.-wM. FISCHER

NEW sTATIoNERY.-WM. FISCHER,
IN importer, has just received from New York,
by the last arrivals, the most extensive assortment
OF stationery TO be found in the District and which
is not surpassed by any other establishment in the
United States. His stock embraces every descrip
ton Of writngpaper that is manufactured (at inter-
mediate prices Of from 81 25 to $50 per ream) Also
sealing wax, waters, ink, Office tape, taste, ink
stands folders etter-stnmps, Rodgers knives, Ter.
RVS parchments, gold, diamond pointed and other
metallic pens quilts, lead pencils, states; copy and
cyphering books; mathematical and musical instru.
ments; blank books Of every description; gilt and
back-edged cards; letter and note paper envelopes
of every size to match water coors; ivory-surfaeed
visiting and pay-cards; eramelled cards; perfumery
gold and silver pencil cases and thimbles; card-cases
scissors, chessnen, backgammon board, dominoes;
all the new games, new music, &c. To enumeraie
all the articles would occupy more space than the
limits Of an advertisement would allow. Therefore
suffice il to say that every article embraced as above
best quality and at the lowest prices.
Nov. B.
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A DMINIsTRATOR's sale, at Green

A DMINIsTRATOR'S Sale, at Green
IA leafs Point.-on Saturday, the 18th instant,
at o'clock p m, shall sell, in front Of the prem
ses, to the highest bidder, by order OF the ophAns
Court, lot No. S, in square No. sol, with the i'm
proyemens, consisting Of two small frame tone
ments, the property Of the late Sarah Commerford,
deceased The title is believed to be indisputabe.
Terms Of sale are: One-third cash, the balance
in and IL months, for notes bearing interest sat
actorily secured and upon the full payment Of the
purchase money and interest, the administrator will
convey to the purchaser all the interest of the said
deceased. MICHAEL NASH,
Administrator.
r. w. DYER,
Nov. 9-3tifls Auctioneer.
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ITO THE LADIEs.-Mrs. Il. w Ran.

Il dell, fancy dress maker, having removed to
the east side of 10th street, and FIVE doors south
of Pennsylvania avenue, would respectfully in
form her friends and strangers visiting the Me-
tropolis, that she is prepared to execute all or
ders in her line of business She has just received
her latest winter fashions to which she would more
especially invite the attention Of the ladies.
N. B.-Wanted, several young ladies to learn the
business r ~ E.' .grr. .... ..
Nov 9-eo3t ... ... .a... .. Dbl.
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SCHLEGEEs Philosophy Of History

SCHLEGELs Philosophy of History,
- new edition, London, 1916, complete in one
volume with portrait Bound price 81 o5.
a just imported by
F. TAYLOR.
Also, Life of Lorenzo de Medici called the Mag
nhcent, by William Roscoe, with memoir Of the
author by Hazlitt one volume, London, ls46, with
portrait, 81 IS.
The Life and Pontihcate Of Pope Leo the Tenth,
by William Roscoe, 2 volumes, London, 1886, with
portrait, ~ SO. " .Na Oct. 20
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BROWNIES "ETCHINGs OF A WHALING
VOYAGE

w
VOYAGE" .-.
If you have any time, Mr.. Editor, to read new
hooks let me entreat you not TO pass over Eiehings
Of Whaling pOydge," written by J. Ross Browne,
esq, ofthe Treasury Department. and lately publish
ed by the Harpen. The author was in all sixteen
months absent from home, ten months of which he
spent on board whaling ship, and his book CON
talns a lively and graphic account of what he saw
and what he felt. Such a work as this, containing
the observations Of one who was qualified by pre-.
yous education for recording faithfully what he OBJ.
served, is not 10 be cassed with the mere compi-
latlons which make up so much of modern ltera-
ture. Besides a souI-stlrring account Of the mode
Of taking the whale, and interesting history Of the
whale fishery, the volume contains better descrip-
ion OF the island OF Zanzebar, and a more faithful
portrait Of its celebrated Sultan than are 10 be found
in any other publication. Other places in the Afri-
can seas, and the manners of their savage inhabi-
ants, are faithfully depicted But the chief interest
OF the volume lies In its well-drawn pictures of
sailor life. Here we have the humorous and the
pathetic. We have Jack in every position in which
he is placed either by his own folly, or the tyran-
ny of his commander.
If certain philanthropists of New England will
read this book, they will perhaps be convinced that
there objects for their sympathy nearer home
than the slaves on a southern plantation. Life on
board a whale ship, though It cannot be called
"h-l upon EARTH" appears TO be little better than
"h-ll on the ocean wave"
And if the members of Congress will read this
book, they will find in it and cogent reasons for
the revision Of our consular system. As matters
now stand, the consul is, in too many instances,
merely the friend Of the ship owner, The captain,
and the supercargoi for they only can reward him
by purchasing from him their ship stores, and con-
signng TO him their merchandise. The poor sailor
has no friend. .
Few works of this class, more instructive and
more amusing than these "Etchings of a Whaling
Voyage" have lately been issued from the Amer.
can press. THETA.
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WE ARE RECEIVING, from New York
w our fall supply of groceries teas wines Ii

WE ARE RECEIVING, from New York
w our fall supply of groceries, teas, wines, Ii.
quors, &c, which will be sold low for cash, or on
short credit to punctual customers, viz: SO
so half chests fresh teas
100 bags Java, white, Maricaibo and Rio coffee
S hogsheads Cuba moasses ..#. .aa
barrels sugar-house strip ."an
20 do crushed and powdered sugar
40 bags white Brazil gI s#'rs do p .trt
S boxes do Havana do
40 whole and half barrels buckwheat
rs bags "..". do z a.saa 20 %
40 kegs Goshen butter "... ..
100 boxes do cheese r.. su.. , . ...s Vs..
cases pineapple cheese "..
5000 pounds Goldfish ..r ....
40 barrels Nos; !, 9, and 8 mackerel a.. (
1000 gallons beached winter sperm oil
SO boxes sperm candles fa'ga
20 do adamantine candles
60 do Jackson's mould candles
100 whole, half, and quarter boxes rasins
10 kegs Malaga grapes
20 drums Smyrna figs
100 fancy boxes prunes w fs'.h ". "1.. /.
s cases Canton preserved ginger
500 pounds Bordeaux almonds " n|.|
10 bags Pecan and Brazil nuts 80 -
500 pounds currants r".F}a..' -.' ...... .
20 cases capers, olives, walnut, and tomato
10 cases macaroni and vermicelli .l...r..t "
20 baskets salad oil @t a'. .,n .#...t ""H
100 pounds No.-1 nutmcgs, so pounds mace "
SO boxes and tin canisters mustard
20 do ground pepper .-y...
25 boxes and kegs ground ginger
90 do chocolate a.-,t :. .. ri
kegs pearl barley ..al NJ
ceroon indigo w .....
l25 dozen brooms #91EF 5r. g.. -
20 do whisks b. ft #.'-... 4 ..rehE.
IS do painted buckets ...' ... I wi
An naota M tlo,v hoeketo
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IN CLAGETT e. co. would invite at
IL. tention to their extensive stock of curtain ma
terials, which comprises a general assortment of
the richest materials, as well M medium and low
pticed. Also, gimps, cords, and tassels &C., to
match. ...
Cornices ordered to ht, at factory prices.
d. CLAGETT q co.
Nov. 5--6tif - ..II. -.-'.
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Removal Of the United States Agency and
NOtarial once.


TNHE subscriber has removed his Office from
Il street, to the small Office which has just been
erected on Seventh street, iioo doors above the Post Of
fee, where he will continue to act as agent for pen
sons patents, lands, contracts, and claims of every
description.
Being notary public, and commissioner ofdeeds,
&c, for the States of Virginia. illinois, and Alaba-
ma he will attend in any part Of the District of Co.
lumba when his services are required.
Within the past two years, this Office has been ia
vored with good share of patronage; many claims
have been advantageously settled, and large num-
Der are now in progress.
CLAIMANTS in all parts Of the United States may
consider this permanent AGENCY, and may conf
IDENTIFY intrust to it any business that requires
agent or attorney at the seat of government.
Persons making inquiries which require visits and
examinations at the departments, will please enclose
small retaining fee to remunerate for loss of time
and correspondence.
All letters must be postage paid. p
EDMUND F. BROWN,
Attorney and Agent for Claims,
--s,fg s.,,s'a.-sI Notary, Commissioner, &c.
WAsHNGToN CITY, July 8, 1916. ssso'.r
July S-3td&3tawcp6m E.t...a t~...s. ...
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ECTUREs on Chemistry.--Thec course
IL OF Chemical Lectures by Professor Page, at
the Columbian Medical College. Commenced on
Wednesday, the 4th isst., at s p. m.
Lectures on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the
same hour, until the lst Of March. t'
Ctise.s wishing to attend the course, viii please
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Democratic Ass0ciation.-A
called meeting Of the jackson Democratic Associa-
uon will be held at Jackson Hall on Monday even
ing the 18th instant at o'clock. Members will
please be punctua in their attendance.
BY order: u. X. OFFUTT,
Nov IA Recording Secretary
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John ID. Matthew VS. will
preach in the Second Presbyterian Church, New
York avenue, on Sabbath, the 18th instant, at IL
and halfpast o'clock.
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GLOVES, Combs, brushes, Perfamery,

fNLONE rs, COMBS, bfusncs, TertumeryS
VI and Fancy Goods. II. GIBBS has just
received and opened splendid stock Of the above
mentioned articles, including very extensive So
lection Of
Beautiful reticules, purses, fancy baskets
&c. -
Also, u variety Of ornamental goods, such as
Breastpins, bracelets, ear-hoops, silver combs,
&c.
Together with some elegant fans Of entirely new
design.
Penn. avenue, between 9Th and 10Th streets.
Oct "a
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Dancing and Department, Odeon Hall
corner 4 I-2 street and Pennsylvania

M KILMISTE, from Europe, teacher of the
1Vl. most fashionable and approved Dances upon
principles, mparng to pupils grace, ease, and ele-
gance, in general department.
..'.. TERMS
Private lessons at the residence Of family, per
quarter, SIS.
Private lessons at the Academy, Sl2.
A course Of five lessons, including every requisite
instruction for assembly dancing, IS.
Dancing and department at the Academy, per
quarter, $40. q.
Attendance twice week
Sept. l6-n
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H- Unitarian Church.-The Rev. DR.,
orville Dewey has entered upon his pastoral charge
Of this church. Services at III o'clock, a. m, and
at o'clock p m, each Sunday, until further notice
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DROwN's TECHNICAL DIcTIoNA-

DROwN'S TECHNICAL DICTIONA-
I'D RY.-Etymological Encyclopedia Of Techni-
cal Terms ana Phrases used 10 the Arts and Sci
enees, vol bound, 37I cents, published at 75i)
frances Dictionary OF the Arts and Sciences, vol,
with eleven hundred engravings, London, 1886,
Reid on the Theory and Practice Of Ventilation,
vol, London, many engraving; Wyman's Praeti-
Dwelling houses, VOL, Boston, l6+6, with enrs-
wings; Wnght's Treatise on Morsrs and Clements,
1 vol, Boston; Whites Practical Treatise On Wea-
wing by Hand and Power Looms, | VOL, Glasgow,
1886, many engrayings
Nov 8 +. TAYLOR.
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Strasburg Academy, Ian caster county
Pennsylvania .'

Strasburg Academy, Ian caster county
Pennsylvania u.
|VTNHE sixteenth semi annual session will
Il commence on the first Monday of November.
The leading peculiarities of this Aourshing nsti-
tuition are the cheapness of the TERMS and the thor
oughness of the system of education, both intellect
ually and morally. ,t
Terms $55 per session of five months.
Circulars containing all necessary information and
references, &c, will be furnished application by
letter. Address Rev. d. McCarter, Principal and
Proprietor.
Nov. 19-lmd .ntt
SERVANT Man at private sale, for a
~ term or years.--I am authorized to sell at
private sale, likely and healthy servant man,
twenty-one years of age, to serve ten years. APP
ply to "A. GREEN,
Auction and commission merchant, Concert Hall
Nov IL I+ aM .ur
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THE only French Corsets In Washing
i tOn.--The subscriber invites the attention of
the ladies' to those weknown, easy, and elegant
patterns, recomm nded by the medical faculty. ls,
Her store is on 10th street, one door from Penn
syvania avenue, around the corner from Mr.. Dyer's
auction store.
She has a supply Of slate-oolored linen drilling,
and satin jean, double, long, and Short at the low
price of from 81 to 50 per pair ..a.
Also, extra well-made shoulder-braces for both
sexes, from 81 to 81 so.
Skirt bodies and hair-tourneurs, at SO cents.
Gentlemen's money-belts, at 81 25.
Spanish riding-belts, at 80, fine article for the
health. ..., .0.. .f.ra#s.
A supply of steel busks, at 10, cents.
Elssler's belts, at IS cents. @... E.... b..
MADAME A. ID. CLERMON
N. B.-A young woman is wanted who can sew
well. She will be paid according to her capacity.
Nov I2-enGt - =, =
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Carriages! Carriages Carriasssl

4 HAVE ON hand large and handsome as
il sortment OF one and two-hOrse carriages, which
I have advanced cash 90, and must positively be
sold 10 close. Great bargains may be expected
such as never have been offered before. Those in
want will find il to their advantage to give me call
early, as they viii soon be gone
Light Rockaway barouehes, for four persons
Buggies with and without tops
Square carriages for six persons; very light
Close coaches, very lga.
Phaton's Roclzaway and Clarsnce carriages
Single and double harness, saddles, brides, &C.
Secondhand carriages taken in exchange, and
sold on commission.
VIM. MARSHALL, Aucdoneer,
Between 9th and 10th streets, Penn. avenue,
.-.. Washington, ID. c.
Nov. 2 Rockville Refomer