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The daily union., 1846-09-28
PROSPECTUS
0fa new, cheap, and popular paper, To be
entitled
THE SATURDAY EVENING NEWS,
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DISTRICT GENERAL ADVERTISER,
Which is intended be published weekly In the city
ofWashing ton commenting on Saturday, the 18th
ofJuly, 1876, 6y WILLIAM THOMPSON.
TNHE subscriber, who has been connected with
IL the press for the last twelve years In the city
OF Washington and who has, during that time, ac-
qulred intimate knowledge Of IFS local affairs and
other matters of public and general interest," respect-
fully announces his intention Of publishing a weekly
newspaper with the above title, which will con-
tain, 10 It's advertising columns Professional Drse.
iory on which he mainly relies fortbe Of his
undertaking.
The Saturday Evening News win contain poli.
ieGi, congressional, mdeantis, tsrny local tempe
rance, episisia,y, and miscellaneous department IL
viii, during the session Of Congress, furnish the
latest news from the Capitol, (belng published on
Saturday eyening) and II will be the uniform and
sedulous endeayor of the subscriber 10 render his
journal cheap and popular vehicle Of intelligence,
useful and deserving Of general patronage by ell
classes Of the eommunlty-persons of every sect
and party, us well professional gentleman and
men Of business In general.
The subscriber pledges himself TO make every
proper and reasonable exertlon 10 render the Satur
day Evening News permanent and respectable
medium Of intelligence, and he INDUCES the hope
that he will be literally sustained by his friends
everywhere, and especially by those in the District
of Columbia and the city Of Baltimore, 10 whom
he most earnestly and respectfully appeals for sup
port in his present undertaking
Those who subscribe TO the Saturday Evening
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tlsement or business card published in each paper
In case Of change Of residence, the removal will
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80 that PERSONS whose names may be in the Proies.
sona Directory, will appear therein always correct
ly located. Subscribers who do not advertise in
the Professional Directory, may receive the Saturday
Evening News one year, on payment Of ono dollar
m advance or ten cents monthly on delivery Of the
paper.
WILLIAM THOMPSON
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rV'HE FRANCo-AMERICAN, go Nassau

Il sIrttI, Now fOrk.-Ihls new and beaut-
ful French paper, commencing on Monday, April
6, will be issued every Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday, at the moderate rate of So year; 50 for
six months; 81 SO for three months.
Devoted to the cause of democracy, liberty of re-
ligon, and social ameoration, lis columns will con-
tain the most exact and copious commercial, admin
iStratve, and judiciary information and original lit
erary works of the best writers of both worlds
sisting Of productions unpublished even in France;
scientific agricultural critical and other articles to-
gether with the Paris fashions, &c.
The moderate price, both of subscription and adj
versing, together with the quantity and interest Of
the contents Of this paper, advantages possessed
by no other of the same kind in the United States.
Agent, J. MlCIARD,
18th ST., between +. and G..
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UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK.-The
~ lectures in this institution will commence on
the last Monday of octobert, and continue four
months. ...H ~" e" "a a....
Valentine Mott, M. D., professor of the principles
and operations of surgery, with surgical and
John Revere, M. D., professor Of the theory and
practice of medicine. ..'.a
Granville Sharp Pattison, M. D., professor Of
general and descriptive anatomy.
Martyr Paine, M. d., professor Of the institutes
of medicine and materia medica.
Cunning 8. Bedford, M. D., professor of mid
wifery and the diseases Of women and children
John William Draper, M. d., professor of chem
VIM. H. Van Buren, M. D., prosector to profess
sor of surgery. .,..
VIM. Darling, M. D., demonstrator of anatomy.
The fees for a full course of lectures amount to
Sl05. The student can attend one or more of the
courses, as he may be disposed and pay only for
the lectures for which he enters. The fee for the
diploma is $50. The matrculaton fee is IS. The
fee for admission to the dissecting rooms and DEM
onstratons is IS.
ton will be afforded to the students of the univer-
sy, and the facilities for dissection will be all that
can be desired The maieriei is abundant and
cheap. The dissectng rooms will be opened on lst
of October.
The New York Hospital, fifteen minutes, walk
iroh uS SVhcBo ID fibItu uhuyS anu
the students have an opportunity of studying the
various medical and surgical diseases of that inst
tuition. H ..4..f@ .tEf... .
The Eye and Ell In6rmary, in which more than
l,400 patients p1cacribed for annually, is open to
the students. .aa t. s
The University Surgical Clinique is attended ev-
cry Saturday at the college buildings by Professor
Mott, and the university students witness the vari-
GUS operations performed by the professor. More
than 600 PATIENTS affected with every variety of
malady, are brought before the class during the
session. d.. ..,
The University Lying-in Charity, under the
charge OF Professor Bedford is ample in its arrange
ments. During the past FIVE sessions more than
1900 cases of midwifery have been attended by the
tudents of the university.
In addition to these facilities for clinical obserya
ton, there are the various dspensaries and charities
Of the city, containing not less than 10000 patients
presenting every possible aspect and character OF
disease.
Excellent board and lodging be had in the vi
cinity of the college for 80 so te 50 per week.
The number Of students in attendance last session
was 407; and the degree of Doctor Of Medicine was
conferred on 1876.
N. B,-Studens on arriving in the city, by
calling at the college building, 659 Broadw way and
asking for the enior will be conducted 10 boarding
houses. rE. HH#HEEa
Any further information respecting the institution
can be had by addressing the Secretary, Prof Ora
per, $50 Broadway, BY order.
JOHN w. DRAPER, Sec'v.
NEW foRK, May ii, 1886 June lT--6mo
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THE written signature, the only safe
guard againSt tC0unterfcits- rnh


lie attention is invited, and particularly referred to
the advertisement, setting forth the style of la
belling, and the putting up of DR.. Beckwith's anti.
dyspectic and dinner pills. Also, to that of Or.
Dyou's approved anti-bilious pills; both of which,
may be seen, protected from being counterfeit
ed, by the only safeguard to be depended upon,
the WRITTEN SIGNATURES of the proprietors on the
label of each box ofpills.
princpled persons, are surely base u countcrfes its
and will be rejected as such. The pills that were in
the hands of persons who purchased the genu-
inc, have all been exchanged for such as have the
written signature the proprietor.
The sole agency for the sale OF Beckwiths anti
dyspectc and Dyos auti-bilious pills, is vested in
the hands of I. w. Dyott & Sons, of the CoIumbi-
an College, No 1872 North Second street, Philadel-
phia, who will execute any orders for The same.
Druggists and all wholesale dealers, who wish to
be furnished with the genuine pills, will be supplied
on the most liberal terms, by applying as above.
May Gift
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A GENCY YATwAsHINGToN.-Thesu sub

"A scriber will undertake the prosecution of claims,
domestic or foreign" before Congress or any 0
the departments of the United States government
Claims for return of duties for snds for pensions,
before the Indian Commissioner; or those ar sing
under contracts, treaties, or otherwise.
Having visited the principal cities of Europe, in
which he has correspondents of long standing, he
will also undertake to transact any financial busi
ness with that continent.
Communications "post paid, addressed to
ROBT A. PARRISH, ..
Washington, D. G.
REFER
William F. Havemeyer, mayor Of New York.
John NJ Scott, ex-mayor Of Philadelphia.
Jacob G. Davies, mayor of Baltimore.
William w. Seaton, mayor OF Washington.
Office in Concert Hall, near Browns Hotel.
Feb. 2S--6m
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@ @ M
NARSEILI,ES Line OF Packets, touch
IVl ing at Gibraltar to land pa ssengers
he aforementioned ships will be regularly de-
patche1 from New York on the LIST, and from
Marselcs on the 10Th Of each month, as folows
FROM NEW YORK.
Ship Prince de Joinvile, (newD Capt W. w Laurence
J ship ATooe, (new,) Capt W. r. Hoodless NovI, 1916
Ship CASTOR Capt James Anthony, Dec. l, ls46
ship Nebraska, NEW Capt James Watson, jan l. lS47.
ship --, ----, Feb. !, ls47.
s' f&#.a FROM MARsEILLEs. w.
Ship Prince de Joinville, tnewD Capt W. w. Laurence
Ship Arcoie, (new) Capt W. R. fIoodless, jan 49, Isa7
Ship CASTOR, Capt James Anthony Feb TO- ls47
Ship Nebraska, (newD Capt James Watson, March 10,
l647. at t "A MA .. t-...
ship -, --, April 10, lsf7 "at
These vessels are all Of the first class, and COM
manded by men of experience. Their accommoda-
tons for passengers are unsurpassed for comfort
and convenience. Goods sent to the agents will be
forwarded free of all other expenses than those ac-
tually paid lsg ...es
For freight 1HpaMRgsR p paMssfgsl sPPYy 2 pt,rI
rE l03 Front street.
orto BOYD e. HINCKEN, agents No. 9
Tontne Buldings, corner Of Wall and Water
streets, New York. Sept Is
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tI,HE Comnlete works Of BEN Johnson, ,

Il edited, with a memoir, by Barry Cornwall
complete in one volume, large octave; the Dramatic
Works of Massinger and Ford, complete in one
volume, edited by Harley CoIeridge; the Dramat-
c Works of Beaumont and Fletcher, complete in
two volumes, edited by George Darleyi the com
plete Dramatic Works Of Congreve, Wycherley,
Venhrugh, and Farquhar, the whole complete in
one volume, edited with notes, biographical and crit
ical, by Leigh Hunt
The above beautiful and uniform editions just
imported from London, for sale, together or sepa-
rately, by
Sept II F. TAYLOR.
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THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
Il Company Of New York. No. SO Wall st.

Net amount Of accumulated premiums, s2l5,57l
This company il organized on the purely mutual
principle and It's business is restricted by the char
ter To the insurance of lives, and granting annuies
| and endowments.
IL commenced, without eapi tai, on the lst of Feb
ruary, le45. At the close ofits second year. (3lst
January l645,) 1t had issued 066 policies, and its
| net accumulated premiums was S97,272. AT the
termination OF the third year, on the 2lst January
1916, the whole number OF policies issued was 2,090,
and its net accumulated premiums, after paying all
losses and expenses was s2l5 ,51l; thus exhibiting
an increase during the last year Of 047 policies is
sued, and lS,2S5 Of accumulated funds, which is
rapidly augmenting by an annual income Of $780,
600, growing out Of original and renewed premiums
and interest on investments.
This extraordinary success places the company
in strong position, and il now ranks among the
safest institutions In the country.
Polcy-holders participate IN the whole Of the
prohts, there being no proprietary interest or sub
scribed capital 10 absorb any portion thereof. An
extensive and prosperous business promises large
dividends on the fret division Of profits on the is
ofFebruary, lS4S, and persons now nsuTiDg will
share in these profits if they survive that period
The premiums are paid annually, and are as low
as any American company, and lower than the
English, with participation in the profits Policy
holders are secured by investments in bonds and
mortgages on real estate in the city Of New York
and Brooklyn, worth double the amount loaned
thereon, and in stocks Of the State and city of New
York
The transactions of this company ore on the
cash principle-consequen1 the survivors of par.
ties ,nsuring with il will rot be subjected to the
heavy drawback OF accumulated premium notes;
reducing the benefit Of the assurance to small pit
lance 81 .lE.F. ..... ...........
Persons may effect insurance on their own lives
and the lives Of others. carried woman can insure
the life of her husband which will enure to her sole
use and that of her children.
Pamphlets explanatory of the principles OF
mutual life insurance, and illustrating its advan-
tages, with forms of application, may be obtained al
the office of the agent of the company at the city
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A N nyigorating and HealthfuI sum
IN mer Medicine Sanctioned and DO

A Inyigorating and Healthful sum-
"A mer Medicine, Sanctioned and pa
ronsed by the most eminent Of the medical pro-
fession. ...' '..'
BY merely pouring water on a teaspoon full Of
this aperient, a cooling and grateful effervescng
beverage is obtained resembling soda water 10 the
taste, and imparng to the constitution all the bene.
ats Of the celebrated selIzer waters Of Germany.
Medical men of eminence commend in the his h.
est terms the preparation known as Tarrant's Efer.
yescent Seltzer Aperent Its success in bilious af
feetons, dyspepsia or indigestion, heartburn febrr
disorders, gout, acidity of the stomach &c, and all
the various complaints caused by the sudden
changes OF temperature 30 usual in warm ATTITUDES,
has been 80 great that Il has been highly recon-
mended, and has, in consequence, been generally
prescrbedi and the most satisfactory results have
invariably followed In torpid state Of the liver
It's action upon the system has been so beneficial
that its energies have been revived and its healthy
tone restored.
No preparation has ever been introduced to the
notice of the medical profession or public which has
given such universal satisfaction as Tarrants EfFer-
Yeseent Seltzer Aperient. 1t should be freely used
at this season as preventative and dspeer Of those
sick headaches aDguor the body loss of appetite
acidity OF the stomach, &c, the forerunners of
billions or febre attacks. A teaspoon full taken
regularly every morning never interferes with the
ayocatlons OF the day, and invariably creates an
elasticity Of mind and flow of spirits which gives a
zest to every enjoyment ..... =.
Sold wholesale and retail by JAMES TAR
RANT, No. 26S Greenwich street, corner of War
rem. Also at S6 William street, 10 Astor House.
ITO Broadway, Park Row, and 5sl Broadway
'''' also z z. D. GILMAN, Druggist,
Penn, ayenue, near Browns Hotel, w ashngton,
sole agent for the District Aug il
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Two Trips week TO Norfolk, Ports
mouth, and Old Point.
June l7--inf

-.,r,., THE steamer Oseeola, not
I-siLlgp surpassed in beauty or speed
g., - Ly any boat on the Potomac,
-. 's.sy Will leave Washington for
K.silas - the above places every We'd
nesday and Saturday at 8 O'Clock, a. m, and Alex
andra at half-pas g. after the arrival Of the
from Baltimore. Returning, leave Norfolk (toueh-
ing at Portsmouth and OId Point) every Monday
and Thursday at S o'clock, p. IN. Passage and
fare, IS.
The Osceoa will not fail to connect, going and
turning, with the Portsmouth and Roanoke rail
road aud the Richmond and Petersburg steamers.
Passage and fare to Richmond or Petersburg, Sc.
She wall stop at her usual landings on the Potomac
to take of and land passengers, and at Cone river
every Saturday going, and Monday, returning from
Norfolk.
Passage and fare to Piney Point, ~.
JAMES MITCHELL, Master.
Nav 0J
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Wrighrs Indian vegetable pills eOunterteitsd.

Wrighfs Indian vegetable pills eountertsiisd.
The proprietor of Wright's Indian vegetable
pills has discovered that his pills counerfeited
persons unauthorized by him. ~ "
Dealers in the above pills are therefore respect-
fully informed that DIR. T. W. Dyou & Sons, of
the Columbian College, No. 1872 North Second
street, Philadelphia, the only persons authorized
by me to sell my pills, in quantity, at the same
prices as myself. .. ..
Any other persons travelling through the coun-
try offering my pills in quantity, and at reduced
prices assuredy base counterfeters and ought
be rejected as such by every "honest dealer, and ii
is to be hoped will be, ifi is only for the health and
the lives of the public. ,.. ...H -. a@.
.. VIM. WRIGHT, Proprietor
T. w. DYOTT e. SONS. General Agents,
No. l32 North Second st., Philadelphia
Sspt. % ..,. .'......
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AMEs p. TUSTIN offers his services to his
ID friends in the District or elsewhere as a Collect
or, Copyist, and Agent. Communications address
cd to the advertiser at Washington, (post paid will
meet with prompt attention. Residence 9Th street,
Immediately in the rear Of the Patent Office.
May l6-3uaw6m fCol. Foun.1
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HARRIsHuRe, May %, 1883.
Prom the same paper.

Prom the same paper
Mr.. WTErH: As you desired me to inform you
what success had 10 using the Tonic Mixture in
the case Of my son, who had been long time
afflicted with fever and ague, have to state that it
was altogether successful. lie is now restored to
health, and have to thank the inventor of the Ton
ic Mixture for his restoration, as every other med-
cine which tired proved unsuccessful.
ELIZABETH KlNKLE.
Aug 07-In
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q EO RG II M. BIB +,

CoUNsELLOR 'AT-LAw,
AS established his Office in the city of Wash
Ill ington, and proiTers his services to the public
in the prosecution of claims upon the Treasury of
the United States, in the argument Of cases IN the
circuit courts for the District of Columbia, and in
the Supreme Court Of the United States.
His Office is on the south side of New York ave.
nue. between 9th and 10Th streets.
June l3-ly
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From the Public Ledger.

M ESSRS. EDITORS: Deafness is disease
lyA which has hitherto been considered incurab!e,
but can inform the public that it is mistaken
idea. had been deaf for ten years. and concluded
that must remain so; but not many months since
saw IN your paper an advertisement of "Scarpas
oil" for deafness. As last resort concluded TO
try it, and now l am happy to say can hear as
well as any one. Two of my friends have also
now he hears perfectly well without il; the other
was very much troubled with noises in the ears and
head, and he at once found relief, and is well One
bottle cured me, which thought getting well pretty
cheap. ..... ..mI.
.. .#. .-.......n. .. SILAS BUGBEE,
Second street, below Pine, Philadelphia.
f. w. FULLER, corner of Pennsylvania, aV
nue. and 18th street, only agent for this city.
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80 ~ IL

JOHN HERDMAN * CO., United states
d and Great Britain and Ireland, 0ld-es-
tabIished Emigrant once, 81 South street,
New York. A antrtg.EE . --..-.....
HERDMAN, KEENAN, & CO., Liverpool.
Passage to and from Great Britain ana Ireland (via
y LiyerpooD by the Old Black Ball Line, or any Of
the regular packetships sailing every five days
The subscribers in calling the attention of old
ountrymen and the public generally to their un-
aualled arr angem' Is for bringing out passengers
rom the old country beg TO snte that the business
of the house at Liverpool will be conducted by its
branch. EL
Those sending for their friends will at once see
the great Importance of this arrangement, as will
preclude unnecessary delay of the emigrant
The ships employed in this line are well known
be the first and largest class, commanded by men of
experience; and as they sail every FIVE days, offer
every facility that can be furnished With those
superior arrangements the subscribers look forward
for continuation of that patronage which has been
SO literally extended to them for so many years
past. In case any of those engaged do not embark,
For further particulars apply by letter, postpaid.
'e J. HERDMAN g. CO., .
H eg 0 81 South street, New York.
t@ HERDMAN, KEENAN, q CO.,
Liverpool.
Mr.. THOMAS FITNAM, saddle and harness
maker on 9th street, three doors north of Pennsyl-
vana avenue the agent of this house for the CRY
OF WAsHIHGTos d. C., who will attend to the
transaction of all business in their line, when re-
quired to do so. ..@ vH ~
N. B.-Drafts for any amount can as usual be
furnished payable all the principal banking instit-
tions throughout the United Kingdom, on spplica-
tion above. t
March lily .,....., .
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PupLlc coMMUNIcATloNs.

tive cure for fever and ague and nervous weakness,
can be had al GlLnAE's Drug Slore, near Browns
Hotel.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS.
From the United states Gazette Of July ls3s
Mr. EDiroR; Are we not individually called upon,
when We become furnished with any knowledge
which by more extended diffusion will promote the
happiness and welfare OF those around US, 10 make
known, without hesitation, such means of relief and
eomiori Feeling this 10 be duty, would direct
the attention Of all distressed with fever and ague
TO the great utility Of "RoWaDd's Tonic M xture, .
IN thai troublesome complaint Besides having been
restored TO unusual health and ygor myself, have
had an opportunity Of Witnessing great number Of
oter remarkable instances of recovery from lis USE
aud am informed that more than 700 persons, who
are acquainted with lis EXCEEDING success, within
less than the three years that ii has been offered
the public, anxious 10 testify to It's sovereign
efficacy. My chief object in this communication is
TO acquaint every individual who has suffered under
the asove obstinate and too often serious disease,
with the virtues of the above valuable medicine;
also to render thanks TO the proprietor for his beneV
olent exerons TO spread su further its usefulness
despite the selfish charge of dlseourtesy and pre-
sumption.
JOHN 4. JAMES,
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NEW YORK ADyERTIsEmsNrs.
Tammany Hall, opposite the Park and
CITY Hall, Nassau street, New York.


City Hall, Nassau street, New York.
INHE prOprietors Of this extensive Hotel, the
IL celebrity of which has spread throughout the
United States, and indeed throughout Europe, and
at which the European plan of lodgings and table
under distinct organizations was fret introduced IN
to this country have recently added TO the large
main building Of their Hote. an elegant addition,
fronting the Park, six stories slgL which has great
y Increased the capacity Of their eslsh ishmen for
the entertainment Of the travelling public. The lo-
cation Of Tammany Hall is known 10 be not only
the most pleasant Of any hotel In the city, bat unsur
passed IN point Of convenience % men Of business
and near 10 all the principal places of public amuse
ment. The European style Of entertainment is still
maintained, and the whole establishment has re-
Gently been RENTED and put in perfect order--the
whole being under the immediate supefintendenee of
Mr. CnARLEs BRowE, whose long experience in the
business enables the propretors to- assure all who
may favor them with their patronage ofevery atIen-
ton which can be procured at any other hotel IN the
city or country.
April 30-d9m
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Prints only-New Fall styles,

EE A. BREWSTER, "A Cedar street, New
IL York, where are concentrated nearly all the
new styles Of printed eaieoes which have been pro-
dueed in this country or imported for the fall trade,
at prices greatly reduced within the last few days
Purchasers are guaranteed the prices, and allow.
anees made for given period. :.
Catalogues, (renewed and corrected daily, } regu-
atng the prices, placed in the hands Of buyers,
and sent with goods ordered.
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