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Mrs ]. G. WHITE Dear Madam,-t affords me
heartfelt satisfaction lay before the public the BEN
eft received from your Compound STup OF Wild
Cherry and Sarsaparilla. Twas taken, two years
ago, with bad cough, and tried great many things
that were recommended, and nothing did me any
good was advised to try some Of your Compound
Sirup Of Wild Cherry and Sarsaparilla. My cough
was SO bad that hardly could go along, and after
taking the first bottle was much better that
was able to attend to my business, and now l am
entirely clear of my cough
JOHN HAGERTY,
Ninth street, near L. Washington.
AGENTS.
s. Redfern, First Ward Washington.
Lewis Clephane, Penn. avenue, between 9th and
10th streets.
Refer To
Mrs. Lucinda O'Farrell Dove, F street, between
| tn and 18th streets.
Edward Francis, King street, Alexandra, D. G.
Price ST. per bottle or $40 per dozen. For sale
by j. G. WHITE, Ninth street,
feb I4-2awly Between and f streets.
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IEW CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTORY
IN Corrected up to date by the Postmaster o
the House OF Representatives. For sale by
june gu +, TAYLOR.
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BOOTS AND SHOlIS, just received
ID We have full and complete assortment of
Mems Boots, Bootees, Nut 'ers anti CATERS Ladies
CATERS Half Gaiters Kid q Morocco Buskins, Ties
and Slippers, French style Misses Cater Beotss
Half f-Gaiters Buskins, Ties alld Slippers, together
with complete assortment OF Childrens Shoes,
which we will sell at the very lowest sash prices
r. L. SMALLWO,oD 81 CO.,
PENNSYLVANIA avenue, between 9th and 10th streets
may 2-tf
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MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM
lN PANY OF THE CITY OF NEW

VI PANY OF THE CITY OF NEW
YORK-MORRIS ROBINSON, President Hav-
ing been appointed agent for tho above named in
stituon, am prepared to receive applications for
insurance on life for one more years, or for the
duration of life. The advantages of the mutual
principle above the heretofore more usual joint
stock companies great that it is only neces-
sary to understand the principles of its operation to
give decided preference to the mutual plan. A
treatise the subject and forms of application for
insurance can be had at my store 7th street, i'm
mediatey opposite the National Inteigencer office.
e. $. FOWLER, Agent.
feb 24-3tawH
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On a Tomb stone in Essex.

Here lies the man Richard,
And Mary his wife:
Their surname was Pritchard,
They lived without strife;
And the reason was plain
They abounded in riches /;
They no care had or pain,
And the wife wore the breeches.
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TTNHE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY
CLAY, BY Calvin Cotton, .quthor of a.Jtt-
mus Tracts,"" -Four Years IN Great Britain" DC.
The work consists of two volumes octave, 5O4 pages
in each, and Us .embeished with two enprayinps.
Its mechanical execution is in the best style of ele-
giant literature. The price Of the work is as follows
In ine muslin binding 81 90
Do do do gilt edge and side 90
In sheep extra, library style 90
In calf super extra gilt so
In Turkey morocco super extra gilt 7 so
lhe publishers would state that booksellers are
furnished with tho work only at the subscription
price; and hence all who subscribe when the agent
makes his applications will probably get the work
cheaper than by purchasing from the booksellers.
X. FARNHAM, Agent for the Publishers,
Corner Of Ilth street and Pennsylvania avenue.
april l-tf
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/ CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL

CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL.
CHARLES CALVERT, JR., CABINET AND
" CHAIR MANUFACTURER, Corner Of Penn
sylpania auenue, and 18th street, Washington City-
Venitian Blinds made to order. All work executed
punctually, and in the most workmallikc manner
Funerals attended at the shortest notice, and on
reasonable terms.
The subscriber thankful for past fayors he has
received respectfully asks for continuation oftbe
same; he is always prepared to execute any work
in the above line.
Old Furniture repaired and vanished, also taken
in exchange for new. nov Sly c. c.
G c.. BEVERIDGE'S CHEAP TAILORING
". ESTABLISHMENT, Pennsylvania apenue, OPP
posite Colemas Hotel, Washington city, is prepared
TO make up Clothing Of every description In the
most modern style and at the shortest notice, and
not surpassed in workmanship by any establishment
in the city. The following prices have been adopt
ed to suit the times
Making and trimming Goats, best style, SO so
Dc. do. Pants do 9 90
Do. do. Vests do. l rs
Making Goats without trimmings 90
Do. Pants do do, 25
Do. Vests do. do. l 25
All work warranted to fit in superior style.
C. C. b. having practical knowledge, and long
experience in the above profession, will readily ac-
company Gentlemen to select such Cloths in dry
goods stores as they may desire.
Gentemen's Garments cleaned in very supe-
rior style.
N. B.-Gentemen and children's clothing cut to
order in the most fashionable style and so arranged
that there can be no mistake in making them up.
dec 23-tf
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WHITES Compound 6irup OF WILD,
wv CHERRY, Sarsa parilla, and other

wv CHERRY, SarSa PARMA, ana Other
MEDICINAL PLANTS. The prsparer Of the
above Sirup, having witnessed for many years its
extraordinary effects in obstinate coughs, and, in
truth in all breast complaints tending 10 consump-
ton, has been induced by many Of those who have
experienced Its salutay operation. to offer il TO the
public, under the full conviction that the timely use
of this compound will avert the fatal termination of
many cases.
The preparer adds to this notice the certificates of
two respectable citizens who ascrbe their restoration
to health to this preparation h
This is to certify that my daughter received great
benefit FROM mixture called Compound Sirup Of
Wild Cherry and Sarsaparilla prepared by Mrs. J..
c. White, on 9th street, between ID and Z streets.
Her cough was entirely cured by using the above
Sirup, and take pleasure in recomn' n'ending it to
the public sure and speedy remedy for coughs,
however violent or long standing.
j. X. HANSON, &
ii street, First Ward, Was hington.
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THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE IN
.SURANCE COMPANY;

Office No. Ill, Wall street, New York.
TNHIS Company continue to insure LIVES ON
/ LY upon the most favorable terms, and at the
lowest rates Of premiums. The annual premium.
if over $50, may be paid one-fourth in cash and
threefourhs in secured note, payable in one year,
with six per cent interest, subject to assessments,
if required by the Company or it may be paid in
monthly quarterly payments at the option of the
insured. There will be an annual dividend of pro-
fits paid in scrip certificates, bearing per cent in
terest, which interest is payable annually. The
Company WI loan on their scrip two-thirds its
amount, or it may be applied to the payment of fu-
ture premiums, or to increase the amount insured
All persons taking policies become MEMBERS but are
not liable beyond the amount of their premiums.
married woman can insure the life Of her hus-
band, from any demands of his creditors, for
any amount the annual premium Of which does
not exceed $500. The company will pay an equ.
table rate for Life Policies, when they shall have
acquired value. All claims on policies will be
paid within three months after proof of the death Of
the persons insured. The funds of the Company
must be invested only in stocks of the United States
States Of Massachusetts,, New Jersey, New York,
or in first mortgages real estate worth double the
amount loaned
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USEFU L MISCELLA NY,
q Like the landscape to the view,
Ever charming, ever new"
HE DIDN'T THINK.

20 said little boy as he stood by the
- ,f mouse-trap which had an unwill-
ant in it. 'What a fool he was 10
s II. 're,' said some one. The little boy
nf,;shed - protect the character of the trem-
bIng prison, n, and added, 'Well | suppose
he didn't thin. <
No. ehe didn fthink,' and for the very
Good reason that he was not made to think.
But what shall We say of that boy who
is standing in the G, rcus door waiting for
il 10 be opene1. or o, that boy with his
struggling hair, pert t, Vist 70 ms cap ala
cigar in his mouth, or tn . one Wno s,anuS
at the corner of the streets Oh 'nc capDa.n,
or lrequents the company OF Proiane and
filthy takers and singers-wh,it a. shall we
saw to such as these? They will ,oe caught
in an evil net. They will fall into hidden
trap, and can they say I'VE didn't THINK!
Yes, perhaps they can. But if they tell
the whole truth, they will add, it was be-
cause we wouldn't think. They have eyes
but they see not, ears have they, but they !
hear not Give a mouse their wit, and see
if he will be caught in such trap.
SPORT YOUR SIGNs.-Friend Boyd, ofl
the Hagerslown News, is in the habit of
speaking more truth than poetry. The fol-
lowing extract contains as much truth, and
as pointed too, as could be embraced in
the same number Of words. Read it, rum
mics, and follow Johns advice:
"When printer executes piece OF
work, it is usual for him to attach his
name thereto, that it may go forth to the
world and secure him whatever credit his
handywork deserves. So it iswith the
halter, the shoemaker, the manufacturer,
indeed almost every class. Why don't the
rumseller do the same thirg'
When he turns customer into the streets
with Ca brick in his hat or decently drunk,
why don't he attach bit of paper to his
coat tail, stating schere he got the hquor9
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DLEAsANT and weIi-furnishcd apart
/ ments may b. had a. Miss GURLEY'S, on G
street. s~AsAA feb7 II
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TTNHE Su keeps constantly on hand agood
Il assortment of HARDWARE, including hollo,o
,oayc, Wood Ware Brushes, Baskets, Jan. Tin Ware.
Door Matts and large collection of Miscellaneous
Goods TO which he invites the attention ef pur
chasers, believing that he can and does sell as low
as any other house in the city.
Jan SIT kGEo SAVAGE.
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LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES-STERE-
OTYPED EDITION.

I~IVD OF IIE
OTYPED EDITION.
Published by authority Of Congress.
VOL. 10 SEPARATELY.
TNHE subscribers viii publish at the commence
i ment Of the present session of Congress, about
January |, 1916, "THE LAWS THE UNITED
STATES" agreeably to an act Of Congress of the
last session, and for the accommodation Of those gem
Hemen ,oho hare the earlier edition in nine potmes
volume ten containing the laws from the year 1889
to March lS45, will be published separately and
sold al the cost Of paper and print An annual sup
plement on similar type and paper will hereafter
be published at the close of each session Of Con-
gress so that the Laws of the United States may
always be had in neat and uniform style.
LITTLE g. BROWN,
.aM Rnnksellers and Puhlishers Rnstnn
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Rensselaer, Havens, Robert l.. Patterson,
Guillaume Merle, Seth Low,
Lewis C. Grover, Charles g. Macknett,
VIM. A. F.. Pentz, Thos. B. Segur,
VIM. M. Simpson, Marcus L. Ward.
Henry McFarlan,
ROBERT l.. PATTERSON, President
BENZ. G. MILLER, Secretary.
JOSEPH l.. LORD, Agent
JAMES STEWART, M. D., No. 2, Bond ST.,
Medical examiner.
Washington, ID. C.
JOSEPH CSLEWIS, Agent 7th street. nearly
opposite the Patriotic Bank
HARVEY LINDSLY, M. D., corner of AZ and
G streets, Medical examiner. feb eff
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basket md Thy store
Kale and potaiocs "

II So may The clouds Of Thy gratitude 10 Heaven
temper the rays Of thy prosperity 10 keep undazzed
the clear vision Of Thy spirit II oerwise,sii mayes
ton be content and happy,ior remember" shall we re-
ceive good at the hand Of the Lord and not evi To
there comfort in the reflection that IL crops have for
once failed others have reap, penully IF we have suf
ered others have enjoyed. The pleasant smile upon Thy
wcaher-brown features tells think and feel alike
Ah-say what please about the selhshness OF The hu.
heart the very among canno, avoid enjoying
the prosperity of neighbors Happiness, like its OPPo
SITE is contagious thanks to the good God, is even
taking
Did you ever think Of human happiness in the sggre-
galen the lump Of the happiness Of the whole town
for nsanee' Had but the space and leisure would
bid Imagination, like second and less misohieyous Me-
phWophes, uuroof 10 thee the pleasant cluster Of New
England homes which see from this window and shew
thee, upon this merry New Years beginning, the bright
faces and quiet hearts within. Let those who prefer
here but many shelters from the weaiherso many stalls
where human cattle take their food and rest For part
we cannot Il we would, and would we could, dveSt
them Of their poe,rythe poetry which comparative inno-
and happiness throws about them No doubt there
is enough connected with each and all, which, il upon
the surface would take from this view Of them. Still
there enough Of truth and goodness left give the lnge
and let not, like the knight Of the Rueiu Counic-
nance, go in quest Of melancholy adventures Let not
wully shut eyes 10 the beautiful aud naugh bot
dsormiiy. Who be- wishes be- insensble to the
sweet security Of these homes Who does not look Upon
them as the nesting places Of many hearts All-all
should, and sometimes do, regard themrom the hard
handed Of toll, who, though higued and eae.worn
takes his not clean, but healthy progeny upon his
kneeo the god.ke Of ambition, who looks upon the
children Of his pride they along his balls fragrant
with the breath OF elegance and luxury From the poor
heart which trembes upon lis low pallet the daughter Of
beauty who upon her bed Of down. sinks sleep amid the
whispered music Of her spifits praver
Such is but glimpse of the happiness moi only of this
yearbui Of years past aud years What be
otter theme for thoughts at such time Think fit
gentle reader-think VI itwi do thee goodwill thaw
away the isicles from the heart
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constitutional and inexprdcpt lie should vote against
those resolutions for the suggested by his enu
from Massachusetts, and especially because Of The provision
Of the constitution with regard TO the abolition o. slavery
III would vote against tie resolutions because they proy
ded that Texas should have two representatives. ~ the
o,se of Representatives lie really at loss to know
on what basis this was be granted. They had not even
had report from the Judiciary Committed on the subject
AZ The time Of the adoption Of The constitution, each ss'e
wns entitled representative that was Indispensable
mi tho same constitution provided that representation
should be appropriated according 10 numbers What he
ponunton Of Texas was he did not know lie DID mol say
was enough ior Two representatives. Dot w9nu say
INDEPENDENTLY I'll this that nation that did not keep ma
account of its debt the patents for lands, was not emit
lied 10 any confidence in the statement Of her population
Mr. Baaby Of Alabama followed and then the question
was taken We have heretofore given the yeas and nays
upon this vote by which the joint resolution was passed TO
third reading, 81 10 Is,
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Fire.

On Saturday evening last the Building owned by j. b
& A. Turner, OF WOODEN Cloths in West
Winchester N. H. and occupied by them for eardng their
wool and finishing their Goods fire and was wholly
consumed, together with OF its contents consisting Of
Machinery, Wool and Cloth manufactured. The Building
in which the spinning and weaving done some sixty
feet distant injured. We understand the loss is
estimated something like $4,000 and that there was an
insurance upon the property in the Eina Office Hartford
There bad been insurance the property the assur.
ed for twenysx past with the exception OF one year
until they took their present Policy which dated Nov 6
ls45 No is able 10 give any satisfactory account as to
the origin Of the FIRE.
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Destruction Of Property IN .aihoi by the 5reskiag
dtcay Of a Dam.-During the rain last week. Thurs
day evening, about O'Clock, Mr. Hoar's dam across
The stream which carries the numerous factories and
workshops in Athul centre, forming large pond or
reservoir covering hundred of land, gave
way, causing great destruction Of property and en-
dangeng the lives Of the occupants of the shops and
dwellings below. But for the presence of mind Of
gentleman who the dam at the lime IL gave
way, many lives would undoubtedly have been LOST
de went to the mills, &C., below and gave the alarm
by cries Of fire, which called the people out when,
rom the rosr OF coming waters their danger became
apparent. Several dams below the one mentioned
were swept away, each one adding to the immense
volume oil water, which carrying every thing be-
fore il. - =.
The tannery OF Mr. Morse, we understand, has en-
ilrey disappeared, with some thousand dollars worth
OF leather, of which no trace can be found The
Unsatisfactory building, occupied by Mr. Lyman Hap
good with about three hundred dollars worth of boxes
which were in readiness for the market were carried
Iown stream. The whole amount Of damage we have
heard vaIously estimated from ten 10 twenty thousand
dollars There are many sufferers, but who they are,
or upon whom the greatest amount falls we have not
learned.
The escape Of Mr. Alden Spooner, we understand
was very narrow. He had got his family from his
mouse, which is situated upon the bank of the stream
when returning 10 the door for some purpose or 9th
en- The wa'er came upon him before he had time to es-
cape. lie ran into the house for safety, the back part
OF winch was Instantly swept away by the rushing
torrent, and for time it was supposed The entire
mouse must go. But il was otherwise ordered and
Mr. Spooner, who had been driven into the upper part
oil The house by the rising waters, escaped.
Barre Gazette.
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~ benson upon thee, gentle reader--and the compile
mens of the season 10 thee Give thy hand and mount
with us to our editorial snuggey Ieretnke this vacant
armchair and let's have pleasant chat We promise not
to bore thee We will not be lengiynor prosynor sad
--nor over merry. Neither the tame nor the uher We
will only be chccTy-oomlortahle
How are thy cropsl What are thy prospects Have
last years prayers been answered 10 Thy liking Art
best In thy
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The Legislature of Georga, on the 18th ut, elect
ed fIoa Eugenius A. Nsbet, Hon. Hiram Warner and
Hon. Joseph Henry Lumpkin, Judges of the Supreme
and The latter for six years Messrs Nisbet and Lump
kin are Wings, and Mr. Warner, Loco. They were
oil elected without opposition.
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1Aboat II o'clock Sunday night citizens were arous-
ed by an alarm Of ERE in the lower part the village With
commendabc zeal the Fire Companies FASTENED to the scene
action but too late deyourng element
the Bowling Alley situated the leading to Vernon about
third Of mile from the village supposed have been
the work of an incenday and attempts being made
raye the mystery. Loss about $500 No insurance.
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The sa5ih anniversary ofthe landing orihe Pilgrims,
was celebrated at Plymouth on Monday, the 22d of
Dec. BY the accounts which have been received of
the exercises Of the day, il have been rich treat
TO those who were so fortunate as to be present. We
notice among the many distinguished men who took
part in The exercises, the of President Quincy
President Wayland of Brown University, Edward
Everett Mr. Choate, Mr. Abbott Lawrence, Rev. Dr.
Pierce, Mr. Joseph Hoxic, of New York, DR. Wood.
ward DR. Oliver w Holmes, &C., Sc. The speeches
of Messrs Everett and Choate particularly, are char
aceFzed in on unusual degree by that pure classical
taste and refinement Of sentiment, for which both
these gentlemen are so eminently distinguished. Sew
eIal original hymns and poems were read on the occa
sion, OF which, the poem Of DR. Holmes, founded on
The supposed prophetic vision Of of the Pilgrims
OF his country's iuture was received with manv
demonstrations OF pleasure and deep feeling.
ms anniversary was also celebrated at Washing
ton, bya dinner at the U. S. Hotel. Messrs web
s'e, Adams, Winthrop Judge Woodbury., bancroft
AMI many other distinguished sons of New England
were present
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GTihe sem-annua meeting Of the Windhsm County TEN.
peranee Convention was holden at Grafton Monday last
The meeting was well attended.
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VERMONT PHOENIX,


ouR OUT sipr.-Frsi pago.-Poo,y-The siepmoher-Doys
Without Nghr-The Pampas Of Bueuos Ayrcs-Givo Your
Child Ncwpaper-E1aoulnnfy- and Mn-sactn,ctis
Railroad Last -ilmamaeln Improvement for the Dali
ry-The Farmer.
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h GAiLLAnpEr, the intelligent editor of the French
IN New York, who returned from Europe in The
Aeaaa offers the following prediction concerning The ore
gon question NJ n
me exheustng all negotiations England will accent
wy n argree ct latitude provided Cape Quadru and Van.
yeulng The Columbia But that will be England Wilma.
nm ana even will not be offered unless The terms oC Ih
England" =" '' '"4" VI n'sfes' ior
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TrnrLsros, Dec. 2Glh, lsl5.

TEnPIEroS, Dec. 2Gsh, 1876.
To the Editor ef the BratlebOro PhGnix
Sir--I have been ad-
vised by Col Townsey tina: you will publish the Tenn
pleton Resolutions ask il in fairness the
proceedings of Public Meeting Every Paper has made
less mistakes, please 10 follows :Frst
Section of the Preamble statistical amounts, should be
Second Resolution, FIRST line after the word
'thal," add By.
In the 9TH Resolution, after the words fsny in italics
wish you to put Star and then add al the conclusion
Of the Resolutions the following note r.
Since the adoption Of the above Resolutions Simeon
Borden, Esq, the distinguished Engineer who made
State Map has completed full and entire surveys Of both
routes and the result Is that the grades both lines Eas,
Of the Summit, s same bn, much cheaper the Bald
winville, than the winchendon line and West Of the
Summit, the maximum grade upon the BsIdwinvile 40
feet while that upon the wnehendon is a. 1-2 feet-an
important difference in favor Of the former and in every
other respect MIR Bordens Report win than sustain
that of the Commissioners The public may assured
they have been deceived the merits Of the Bald
winville route By its they se be exhibited
der authority which stand the OF scrutiny ard
in too bold relief to be controvened by enemies
wthsandng the wanon and reckless attempts which have
been made TO mpeaoh the Commissioners Reports Fses
stubborn things, and will yet shew the Stockholders
how much, and by whom they have been deceived.
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" The Cheshire Wing Counselor Convention, holden
at Paper Mill Village, Dec. l7h, nominated, unanimously
the Hon Jared Perkins of Unity, candidate sup
ported for Counselor in that District the coming cleo
ton.