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TTso CLAIMANTS. STRANGE "A. DICKENS
Il continues TO undertake the agency Of claims be-
fore Congress- and other branches Of the govern
mcnt, including commissioners under treaties, and
the various public Offices He will attend to pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring Of pat
ents for public lands, and the confirmation BY Con
gress Of grants and claims 10 land claims for prop
ery lost in, taken for, the service ofthe United
States property destroyed by the Indians, while
in the possession Of the United States invalid
lutionaiy, navy, Widows and halfpay pensions;
claims for revolutionary services, whether for com
mutation, halfpay, or bounty Iands--as well those
against The State OF Virginia the United States;
all claims growing ont ofsontracts with thr govern
ment; or damages sustained in consequence Of the
action or conduct Of the government; and indeed,
any business before Congress or the public Offices
which may require the aid Of an agent or attorney.
His charges viii be moderate, and depending upon
the amount of the claim, and the extent Of the ser
vice. fgns3 is8
In the prosecution OF claims against Mexico, un
der the late convention, MFR. Dickins and the Hon
@. P. Van Meas, late Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipoentiary Of the United Statcs in
SPAIN are associated; and any claim sent 10 either
Of them, will receive their united and prompt stten-
ton.
Mr. F. A. Dickins il known to most Of those
who heve been in Congress within the last fcw
years cr who have occupied any public station II
WASHINGTON. fAs
His .lfce IL on r street, "a door east Of the
Treasury Department.
All letters must be postpaid
May 16--ly
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GECOND SERIES OF SlLLlMAN'S AMER
0lCAN JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND ARTS,
conducted by Professor SlLLlMAN, B. SILL
NAN, Jr., and JAMES d. DANA, at New Ha-
ven, Connecticut.
This series commenced on the LIST Of January,
lS4G, and will be published in six numbers annu-
ally; namely, in January, March, May, July, Sep
TENDER, and November Of euch year.
Each number will contain from l40 to $50 pages,
making annually two volumes Of 400 to $50 pages
each, fully illustrated by engravings as the sub
jccts may require. The price will be FIVE poILAks
q year in advance.
This Journal is intended to be faithful record
&c intelligence will contain a summary of the pro-
gress Of physical science at home and abroad The
aid Of the most able colaborators has been secured
in CARRYING ont the PLAN and we trust the Journal
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A fsmily msdieine, a mild and gentle pursa-
"A 1--WE, and Pusi2er Of The blood. The general
~ - shess eslsbnied pills throughout the United
o~ap - ihess iory yeeu pat. and the s.eng rec
o.Amsne.!loss NY have scqsired from ~ ciesss
a oUs iellow-<iaizsns, places them Ia much more
eisvaasd sia,asien v public estimation, han any
osher remedy which hes hssesofo been introdueed.
Tbs following arc among the many diseases for
which Dr. Dyot('s cesbvalsd pills are 70 dsaervedly
distinguished Tor caring. BY thsI counisracsing
properties in removing The bile from the stomach,
hey pssveat and cure the bilious fever; chi, OF
aess ana kvsr spring and fall fsvem; yellow fever;
bilbous eholic; pleurisy dyssntery; worms; bilious
vomiting, sick and foul stomach.
By cleansing The bowels and stomach from all inn
puriiiss, they realtors the loss Of appetite, remove
AsuIeney, esre tbs headaehs habiiual cosliveness,
eoids. coughs, ssthms. epilepsc 6is, hyPoehondrs,
By seseral and eopious use, they viii be found
very bsns6cial IN curing the rheumatism and govt,
Ium&neo - pains ~ The back
Az inpuriliss Va the blood yield 70 their happy
sG,etA whsther proceeding from constitutional all
nnept. or from indiscrsst inssmpsraaoe.
These esiebrted pills have been used to very
great advantage in curing the dyspepsia, or indges-
ion, bronchitis. liver complaint, &c,
They are an infallible medicine for female com
plants generally and especially for removing those
obssruetioos vheh ere the source Of thar ailments
al certain perods they rossess the eminent sdvai-
Axe over most otnSf Pos8o4ssc%, t'@s, ~"~ s'..J
operate gently. they produce neither cosivensss de-
bliity or too a. eat excitement .r.Es
Wheaever there 10 . psedisposition 10 receive
disease from marsh sliuvia, OF from a TOO copious
uss Of ardent spirits, or from vtiaisd stale Of the
bile, these pills viii assuredly eounteraet Il.
They sss highly recommended 10 uaseiiers by
sea or Land, and may BE- made us Of with safety
without change OF Diet, and ia situations where no
exercise can BE ussd. They win BE- found psrt'cu-
ary valuable fcr preventing diseases incidental to
hot climates, they dessye end cleanse vsed humors,
open obzsruetions. and promote the secretion OF
good bile operate ss an easy cathartic, ~ power
hll diuretie, and ~ q dsaphoretie.
DR.. Dyoti, under the strong conviction Of the
power OF his pals to relieve the afflicted, recon-
mends the use Of them to those who arc IN health
as we'll az the afieied at ~aoe onee fortnight da-
ring the spring and summer months, In which he
feels assured ihoss who aitsad 10 he sdsee VII
find the benefit they seek. III
Take notice-esch box IL scaled with red wax,
stamped with the propretor's coat Of arms, signed
II. w. DYOTr, NJ. D.,
and T. w. DYOTT, F.
For ssle by T. w. Dyost q Sons, Columbian
College, l32 North ~ street, Philadelphia. and by
drusg.<is and merchants generally thsoaghou, the
Unilcd States.
Special dspo, at the bookstore Of Robert Farm
ham, corner OF Eleventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington city; also Tor sale by the mos'
principal druggists.
juno
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National HOTEL, w WASHINGTON

NATIONAL HOTEL, w SHIN GTON
IN CITY, ID. C.--The proprietor of this fine
hotel, formerly known as "Gadsby's" but now gen.
orally called "Colemans Hotel" desires to return
his thanks to his friends, and the travelling portion
Of the community generally, for the fsvors which
they have bestowed upon him since he opened his
establishment, and to assure them that he win spare
no exertions to render his house worthy of the pa.
,ronage of which he has already received so liberal
share.
The house having been during the summer thor
oughy painted and reftted, il now in frst-rae or
der for the reception Of travellers residents and
the proprietor respectfully socits continuance Of
past favors on the part Of visitors to Washington
or residents during the session of Congress, being
confident that they will always find comfortable
lodgings, the best on the table that the market Of
fords, and attentive and polite walters
8. s. COLEMAN.
Sent l9--H
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ELIxER OF CALISAYA BARK

THIS preparation is particularly recommended To
u persons of weak hnnit, and 70 such ms reside in
low situations, where the system is in gen.
era more or less relaxed The addition OF certain in
gradients has 40 completely disguised the taste Of
the bark, as 10 render this efcacous remedy r1ost
palaablr cordial; thus peculiarly adapting i to con-
qucr that repugnance which most person. exr,eri-
encc aer taking for some time bitter potons, AZ il
combines the greatest efficacy with highly agrce-
able favor. A preventive of the agae il has
superseded the use Of Ill other remedies, in such
parts Of the country as is known. Prepared only
by ,. Milhau, No. 1873 Broadway, New York.
Price al per quart bottle.
Sole agents for the above, r. w, Dyon & Sons,
No. 132 North Cd street, Philadelphia
sole proprietor.
Special depot at the bookstore Of Robert Farm
ham, corner Of Eleventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington city; also for sale by the most
principal druggsis
June s i
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THE CULTURIsT,

A NEW paper for farmers, printed Mt Baltimore,
N vol. l, No. J, for January, 1896 Just received
Among the contents of this No. ere--Science OF
Husbandry Constitution Of the best Arabic Soils
Guano and compost Manures-Engsh Husband
ry--Thick Sowing Disease in The Potato In the
Emigrant's erarment--Maryisnd, country for
Emigrants Upper Mississippi, &c
The discussion Of the potato maady occupies
about six pages and is alone worth the years Sub
scription 10 every farmer and gardener
Subscriptions received by J. r. Csllan E and 7th
streets. Price II per year.
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and intermediate ages ~ lropertionate rates; and
the premiums payable semi-annuay or oUaRTERIr,
il preferred
Buys and sells annmiss--granfs sndo,rmfnis Ioy
chfdren-akss all contracts IN irhich lie the in
feresi Of money is involved.
The policies Of insurance may be made payable
to wife, child, or any other person designated by
the assured. BY an act Of the State Of Maryland,
1870, chapter 2l2, assurances made by married
women the lives Of their husbands are fully pro-
tccted from all claims of creditors.
The proposals and rates, as well as blank forms
Of application, may be obtained at the Office Of the
company, or it's agents.
JOHN /. DONALDSON, President.
RICHARD B. DoRsEY, Secretary.
June 2--d1y
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DIBLEs AND PRAYER BOOKS, richly
ID bouuI, of all kinds and sizes, in colored calf
Turkey morocco, and few in fancy-colorcd vel
vet.
London Bibles and Testaments, beautiful cdi.
ions, in great variety, imported direct, by
r. TAYLOR
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Union HOTEL, GEORGETOWN, D. c.

Union HOTEL, GEORGETUWN, ID. c.
u The subscriber, having leased this old-estab-
lished house for a term Of years. and having just
completed an entire renovation of the premises,
M to place il on an equal footing with the first class
Of hotels in the District, is now prepared to
receive permanent boarders, transient travel, on
the most accommodating terms.
The hote lis very large, and was built with ref
erence TO comfort and convenience. Ii is pleasant
" located in central part Of the town, Of conve-
nent access TO the business portions Of it; and with
in short walk Of the principal departments Of
government
The house has been newly and handsomely fur
nshed and no pains shall be spared to render it in
every respect one Of the most desirable stopping
points in the District, if experience and attention
can effect it.
GEO. III. HOLTZMAN.
Nov IA--3tawtf 49,
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PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY.

PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY.
q HYATT, Agent for the Protection Insurance.
-. Company Of Hartford, Connecticut, offers to
insure houses, mills factories, barns and their con.
tents and all other descriptions Of nsuruble proper
ty, against loss damage by fire. The rates al
premium offered are az low those ofany other
similar institution, and every man has now an OPP
poriuniiy, for a trining sum, to protect himself
against the ravages Of this destructive element,
which often in single hour sweeps away the earn.
ings Of many years.
The course the Office pursue in trnnsac,ing their
business, and in the adjustment and paying OF loss
ca, is prompt and liberal.
For terms Of insuance, application may be made
TO the above named agent, at his Office, opposite
Browns Hotel, in the city Of Washington, who is
authorized to issue policies to applicants without
delay.
w. CONNER, Secretary.
s. HYATT, Agent.
Time t--1v
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+ EFFERSON's WORKS CHEAP The com
- plsie edition, edited by Thomas Jefferson Ran
dolph, IN four Volumes octave, in full leather bina
ing price IS 80. Published at twelve dollars ~
FTAYLoR
Jan. 10
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A MEXICAN HISTORY. BIOGRAPHY All

A MEXICAN HISTORY, BIOGRAPHY, AND
IA DiPLoMAcY.-Hi.,osy of M.-@.caa.s,.
by Hutchinson; History Of New Yea by smlsA.
vola.; History Of Virginia by smith. vols ti.-
Tory Of Vermont by Thompson, History q Msry-
land by Boymsn; History Of nsnnsyivsnis &,
Proud, 2 vos.; History Of Norh Carolina hy Ma.
Tin, vols with histories Of almost all the si~ss IA
the Union; Madison Papers. voIs; JeGsnens
works, 4 vols Wilkinson's Memoirs, = yol !,
Sparks's Writings Of Washington, ~ vcls spsrkss
Writings Of Franklin, 10 vols. Mar~hslls Wash
ington in vols; Marshslls Washington In 2 es
Holiness American Annals, 2 vols. Biography Il
the Signer OF the Declaration Of Independence a
8 vols, very scarce Lives Of John Jay, 9 vos
Fisher Ames Gouverneur Morris, 3 vols wrs
Life Of Patrick Henry Whestons Life 81 Pima
ney; Sparks's Life OF Washington; Spaskss Lifs a
Franklin, with the biographies cf grsa, many Other
American worthless; Sparks's Diplomatic Coucspeod-
ence, l2 vols, continued by State Department IN
vols. Elliott's Diplomatic Code In 2 vols wnA
every diplomatic and executive paper ever pabli.hsd
GEORGE TEMPLEMAN,
near the corner Of A. street
Dec IL
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woRTHINGToN G.. SNETHEN,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,

I-|rt Nc n WILMINGTON, ~. Ct,
Practices in tho Supreme Court Of the United
States and in several courts Of the District Of Column
bia and prosecufes all manner of caims against the
United States either before Congress the differ
ent departments of the government
Dec 2O-1vdsw
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MINERAL WATER, &c.--Forty eight dozen
lNl Congress water, jus, received direct from the
spring
Havana cigars ofvarious brands, and Of fine quail
ity
Fresh salad oil
Genuine London mustard
DO African pepper
Cooper's isinglrss, FOR making iellies. &c.
Soda water from the fountain during the winter
season
Bedford water IN half barrels.
For sales AZ GILMAN'S drug store,
Jan i5-h Near Browns hotel
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STONE FOR DRY DOCK.
NAvr AcENr's OrrrcE,

NAVY AeEsr's OSFIcE,
Nav YoRx, January IA, 1886
CEALED PROPOSALS, endorsed /" Proposals
- for Stone for Dry Dock,p will be received al
this Office until Monday, the 18th day OF March
next, for furnishing and delivering at the navy
yard, New York, granite or sienite, Of the fol-
lowing dimensions and quantities nearly;
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J. MILHAC.
- nI.E

ruyo THE LADlRs.--The subscriber has JUS,
received a few Of Mrs. Bet,s's utero abdominal
supporters, which will he sold a, much less Than the
original price, by
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TEXAS Lam DS.--Great bargains offered ID
y Texas lands, patented, and titles perfect, 10
Gated within twenty miles Of the city Of Houston
Also, choice location in Milan and Fannn coun
ties. Also, ten-acre lots on Galveston island, ant
Houston city lota, for sale low for cash or trade
J. F. RANDEL
jan I3---ff eltelfsff$
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ITO PRINTERS TYPE FOUNDRY AND
i PRINTERS FURNISHING WARE

IVTO PRINTERS TYPE FOUNDRY AND
i PRINTERS FURNISHING WARE
HOUSE.--The subscribers have opened a new
Type Foundry in the city Of New York, where
they arc ready 10 supply orders 20 any extent for
the most beautiful varieties Of job and fancy type;
rule, composing sticks, chases, and every article ne
cessary for printing Office.
The types, which are cut in imitation Of the Eng
lish, arecast in new mouds, from an entirely new
set Of marixes, with deep counters, are warranted
TO unsurpassed by any. All the type furnished by
us is s'hand-cast."
Printing presses furnished, and also steam engines,
Of the most approved patterns.
Editors Of newspapers who will buy FIVE times as
much type ~ their bills amount TO, may give the
above SIX months insertion in their papers.
COCKEROFT & OVEREND,
No. 6S Ann street, New York.
Dec. l0--6m
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TEXAS AGENCY


NoRTHWEST corner Of Nassau and Ceaal
IN streets, New York; entrance III Cedar STREET,
third story.--The subscriber, who, for the last al
years, has been resident Of Texas, has opsaed "a
this ciiy general agency for the Transaction ~
business IN any way connected with that country.
His intimate scqusin,ance with all parts 81 Tsx.
az, obtained by personally visiting the different sec.
tons, and The knowledge he has acquired during has
residence there, from having been occupied for
time In improving map Of that country, he thinks
will make IL object to those persona having busi-
ness to transact there, to call on him for information
and advice.
To emigranrs, and others desiring TO wish Texas.
or making investments thsre he offers his services
and assistance and viii he feels assured be able TO
give such information will enable them TO Wait OF
invest in that region with both profit and pleasure
To those having claims 10 land he offers facilities
possessed only by himself, In maps, surveys, &c,
he having devoted much lime in gaining kno~l-
edge OF the different descriptions OF land tides, and
claims.
He will also attend through his come xons there,
TO the paymeats Of taxes, locating land claims OBJ
tanning patents and perfeetng the titles and scales
Of land, and also 10 the collecting Of accounts.
His charges will be moderate, and such as, he
feels assured no one interested will regret having
incurred
y.F. RANDEL4
REFEREscEs
Gen. Sam Houston, Texas
Col Thomas w. Ward, Commissioner Genernl
Land Oahce, Austin, Texas.
Gen. Memucan Hunt. Galveston, Texas
VIM. w. Swain, esq, attorney and counsellor al
law, Houston, Texas.
J. II. Brewer, esq, Texas consul, New York.
s. p. Andrews, esq, attorney at law, Boston,
MASSACHUSETTS.
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NOTICE TO NONRESIDENT KENTUCKY
IN LAND OWNERS.--The subscriber, having

NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENTK KENTUCKY
IN LAND OWNERS.--The subscriber, having
taken charge Of the interests of several estates in
Kentucky, has removed TO Frankfort, from Cul-
pepper county, Virginia. He tenders bis services to
such persons have interests in lands in Kentuc-
ky which arc likely to be lost for non-payment of
taxes, or neglect in other rcspects. A large por-
ton Of these lands will be sold 10 January next un-
less redeemed before that time. Further delay may
be Jsisi to the interests of the rightful owners.
The subscriber will also attend to the collection
Of debts due in Kentucky. and has made arrange
ments for the recovery Of claims for land or money
from the general government or State Of Virginia,
and pledges himself to diligent and faithful dis
charge OF all trista con6ded 10 him. Having been
actively engaged in business for several years, in
his native county Of Culpeper, he refers. TO the
bar, and the citizens generally, for any assurance
which strangers may desire, that any business
placed in his hands will be attended to with prompt
ness and fidelity.
Letters should be addressed to him at Frankfort,
Kentucky, and viii be answered soon as re-
ceived.
If the owners of lands prefer TO pay portion of
them for their redemption, such arrangements may
probably be made ms will be mutually satisfactory.
He has made arrangements with MIR. Thomas
Green, of Richmond, Va, for assistance in prose-
cutting claims upon the government and for obtain
ing agencies generally Reference s made to him;
also 10 Gen. Bernard Pcyton and the Hon. John M.
Patton, all Of said city, for further information re-
GEORGE MASON GREEN.
Frankfort, Nov l845--Nov. 25--oaw3m
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49, ELEGANT AND EXTENSIVE
PROPERTY FOR SALE--The late

IfIHl ITeattfftt Oh NIT.9 hTIHHeIu, OH FTlfre
Is1s street, in Alexandra. The house is
brick, built Of the best materials, hand
somey flashed, and veil arranged for comfort and
convenience; contains Is rooms, most Of them large
and airy, and has wide hall through the centre.
Out-houses Of brick, also covered with metal com
risting, in one range, Of wood and warehouses,
stern above ground, bathing and two drsssing-
rooms. On the opposite wing, q fine greenhouse;
ind in tho rear, brick two-story double house for
eervsnts, n VA
The fower-gardcns extend from Patrick to Hen
ry streets The Vegetable garden is large and pro-
ducfive. 1as assGs % I4st
II is considered by many, the handsomeat and
moot desirable residence in the District. u
II twill be sold low, and on accommodating terms,
on applicationto
WIN. ID. MUTT
At the Treasury Department.
Oct Q9---1wEeotf sN lN .&f f
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TOOTH ACHE CURED
WITHOUT PAIN.
DRS. DODGE'S
FROM THE CITY OF NEW YORK,
STRGHOK DENTISTS


ID ESPECTFULLY tender their services TO tn,
IL ladies' and gentlemen Of Washington city, Il
perform ali dental operations ON the most approved
and seiendfc principles, and with the least possible
pain, which, from their long experience, they hattel
themselves In Icing able to do.
Inc senior partner 10 the oldest dentist by the
name Of Dodge, in the city of New York, where he
has been permanently located since the spring Of
1881, inthe praetcc OF dentistry.
Persons afflicted with the tooth-achc from The ex-
posure of the nerve, cnn be Immediately relieved
and the nerve can be destroyed, without the use Of
poison.
Artificial teeth can be fastened by atmospheric
pressure, or upon any other scientific principle that
will suit the weaBr, Dsesylng Nseth eleansed and
filed in the best manner, 90 to insure the fullest
Satisfaction.
For volume Of references, or further infoma-
tion, please call al the Office, few doom east from
Colemans National Hotel, near Four-snd-a-halI
street, on Pennsylvania avenue.
Office hours from a. m. until P. m.
N. DODGE, ID. ID. s.
j. l.. DODGE, NJ. ID.
The following is from the Knickerbocker, for No
yembcr, 1874:
abr. N. Dodge, OF No. 623 Broadway, is unques.
tonally one OF the first among the better educated
class Of dentists in the metropolis; and he has the
reward ofhis works in the ample patronage which
he attracts from the fashionable world Z. d."
Dec 3O--eod3ws