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CT. JEANs's ME- TALINE GALyAN-
- &c STRENGTHING PLASTERS.-

The following article Is copied from the BROOKLYN
Star, in which paper it appeared editorally The rep
utatlon Of he Rev. Dr. Cox, is sufficient to warrant
the public that, far he is concerned, this testi-
monial in favor Of the galvanic plaster Is entirely
free from deception; and, in fact all Of the certif-
Gates obtained for these pasters Of the most I'M
exceptIonable character:
1--WE take pleasure in referring our readers to the
following certificate, in conneXIon with the adver-
usement IN our columns to-day. Emanating, as II
does, from the good heart and sound head OF gen.
deman well and favorably known in this COM
munIty as the Rev. S H. Cox. d. D., of this city,
any commentator OF ours would be wholly super
luous. The certificate ITSELF in connection with
scores of others Of like character, speaks for itself
and sceptcs have only to see, examine, and Judge
for themselves.
II have had the pleasure and the profit of proving
lately The value Of the 'galvanc strengthening
plaster in its application my right shoulder,
where felt novel sensation Of rheumatism. 1t
seems well adapted 10 its end and without know-
dge fits constituent properties, caring scientific
ally about lis chemical or galvanc action, [ am
happy, from experience, TO commend It's sanative
virtues to all with whom my name may possibly
have influence, safe, neat, protecting, pleasant
and eficaclous preparation Of the Sort which with
out any disparagement of others, may be safely and
appropriately praised on its own account.
SAMUEL H. cox.
.'Rusurban, Brooklyn, n. Y, Dec. 4, l645."
These plas.ers can be had in Washington, of
J. F. CAILAN
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T AND AGENCY IN TExAs.-The su

IL scriber, having, during a residence Of 0 or 10
years in Texas been connected with the land Offices
thereof and having acted the agent Of his friends
in the United States, in purchasing, selling holding,
paying taxes upon, and giving a general superln-
tendence to their lands in Texas, respectfully offers
his services to such other persons abroad as may
wish TO engage them.
REFERLscLs.
His excelency Arson Jones, General Sam. Hous-
ton, General L. J. Rusk General p. J. Henderson,
Colonel James Love, Colonel James Riley, Hon.
D. S. Kaufman, Texan charge d'afTaires, Wash
lngton city; Matthew St. Clair Clarke, do; King
man q Co., do; General c. F. Mercer, and the
reXian cOnsuB abroad.
Many forfeitures are about TO accrue, from failure
to pay taxes; many claims, otherwise good, will be
barred by adverse possession Of three years-thai
being the llmltatlon many titles Of lands conveyed
in the United States, cannot be admitted to record in
Texas for want Of proper authorization. Owing
to some other Of these causes, the best lands
are in condition to be lost.
Having made it my business to become acqusint-
ed with all the laws relating TO titles, and being de-
termined to attend diligently to all claims confded
me- require, in all cases, advance in cash, suf
Gent to cover expenses Of investigation. When
that shall be done, am willing to take a contingent
interest in the lands for attention and services.
ROBERT D. JOHNSON.
Galveston, August 7, lS45.
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John EARLE, Jr., Il CO., Merchant
u TailOrs. No. 46. Washin gtOn street.

Boston, would respectfully inform their numer-
Gus friends and the public generally, that they
have received large supply of most elegant and
fashionable cloths, CAssmeres, and other goods,
which they are prepared to make up in their usual
superior style, short notice, and very low prices
and forward to any part of the United States. The
attention OF
MEMBERS or CoSGRESs, Navy AND ARMY OFFICERS
and gentlemen IN the employ of government, is par.
ticusry invited, to many Of whom they are already
known, and beg to render their grateful acknow
Judgments for their long-conunued patronage.
liberal credit, as heretofore, will be given.
They nave appointed
Oh. DE SLIDING, No. H. Todd, Buildings, Penn. IL.
Washington, ID. C.,
heir agent who is duly authorized to receive
payments aod orders, which will be promptly at.
tended o. Nov. l-3Lawtf
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ELEGANT PRESERVATION ladies and

LNLEGANT PRESENTS.-Toth the ladies and
II gentlemen. GUl0N OF l73 Broadway, New
York importer of Paris goods, has opened at No. 3
from Sd street, under Gadsby's new hotel, Pennsy-
Vania avenue, Washington city, an assortment Of
rich fancy goods, Of Paris and London manufac-
ture, consisting of the finest articles only COM
prlsing the assortment usually imported by him,
Fine dress fans, from 81 to $50; ladies' work boxes
from IS to $780, ladies' and gentlemens' dressing
cases from S. to $751; papeteries and portable desks
LubIns, Curtains, and Preyost's soaps, perfumery,
Pertumery, and cosmetics; fancy note paper, en-.
yeloPs, DC, from 50 To SAC per ream; Chinese and
English cheSs-men, from 81 TO $50; large music
boxes; gold-head canes; gold Pens, gold pencils;
embroidered reueues; rich purses; Rodgers & Sons
knives, Rogers's scissors, &c. Of the first quality
onlyi portfolios Papler machee work; silver and
gold mounted riding, whips; brushes, combs &c,
Of tortoise-she and buffalo horn, the newest Paris
style OF head ornaments; odor boxes toilet mirrors,
French, English, and Chinese curiosites, and fancy
goods too numerous TO partcularize.
Being the principal house in Broadway, New
York, no person may suppose any article msrep-
resented, or sold at but moderate advance from
the cost of Importation. All are requested TO call
and examine the articles, and the same attention
will be shown. whether for purchase or examine
uon. Jan l9-d3m
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BALTIMORE ADvERTIsEmENTs.
Fresh Spring and summer Dry Goods.
b. III. RICHARDSON A CO.,

Dealers IL. Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods No. 223
Baltimore street. Baltimore,
HAVE now ON hand large and wtll-selected
H stock Of fancy and staple goods, to which they
respectfully invite the attention Of purchasers, viz
CLOTHS AND CASSlMERES
American, French, and English broadcloths of al
colors, common 10 superfne.
Ram piaek and fancy single and mlled cassi-
meres oil the best French, English and American
fabrics.
SUMNER CoATINGs AND PANT sTUFFs
Silk warp and all wool, drab de eta, foreign and
domesuc weeds, plain, twllled, and Grape summer
cloths, crostin coatings, linen chucks, super and
common linen drlllings, brown linens, gaIabroons,
&c
vESTINGS.
Plain black, figured, and striped satin cashmere
cashmerette, silk and Marseilles yestngs
TAILORS' TRIMMINGS.
Silk, worsted, and alpaca serges, canvass, pad.
dlngs, sewing silks, twist, patent threads buttons.
cOlored cambrics, sellcia &c,
COTTON PANTALOON STUFFS.
Cases plain blue ana fancy cotton drills, crankies,
dlnlms, Mexican mixtures, Nankins, &c.
PRINTS.
SO cases ncw-stye prints, comprising an endless
variety.
DRESS GOODS.
New-stye moussene de lanes bereges, balzarines
painted lawns, organizes, alpacas, French chntzes
cashmeres, bombazines; Earlston, Manchester, and
domestic ginghams; gingham lawns, ustring and
gTo de sole silks.
WHITE GOODS.
White cambrics, jaeonets, lace muslin book
null and Swiss muslins, &c.
SHAWLS
New-stye cashmere d'cose, turkeri, mou sseIne de
lame; plain and embroidered Thibet together with
splendid assortment Of white, scarlet, orange and
mode colored Grape shaws Of our own importation
HOSIERY AND GLOVES.
900 doz assorted silk, worsted, and cotton hose
and gloves.
LINENS-LINENS.
Irish linens 54, GA, ga, 1914, and 1874; Barnsley
sheeungs, Russia and bird-eye diapers, napkins
bleached and brown linen table cloths; white, black
and brown hollands, canvass, and burlaps.
WOOLLEN GOODS.
Satinets, linseys, Kentucky jeans, kerseys, han'
nels, &c.
DOM ESTIC GOODS.
81, 7-S, A., and sd black and brown musins
a large assortment of plain and twilled Osnaburgs
PLAID cOttons chucks and cotton yarns, all at aetOrl
prices.
In addition to the above, we shall be daily adding
by private purchases from auction and directly from
the manufacturers all the newest and most desira
bic goods as they produced, to which we ask tn,
attention Of all punctual dealers.
Baltimore, March Ally
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PHILADELPHIA ADVERTISEMENTS
THE subscribers respectfully inform

fiHE subscribers respectfully inform
Il their customers and the public that they are
now prepared to repair, in the most perfect man
ner, all kinds OF fine watches, pocket and ship
thermometers, clocks, &c.
Their set Of instruments has been perfected al
great expense, and enables them to make any part
Of the finest watches which may be broken or inn
perfect.
Jewelled time-pieces for public institutions or OBJ
seryatories, 10 from ons TO SIX months, made to
order al the shortest notice.
They have satisfactory testimonials of the aceu-
rate performance Of the CLOCK recently made by
them for the UNITED STATES SENATE
CHAMBER, which they will be happy to show
70 persons interested.
Attention is particularly invited to their stock of
LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S FINE WATCH
ES, of every description, which they will sell at
moderate prices, with guarantee
7. F. COOPER, of London, has made them his
agents for the sale of his celebrated WATCHES
Of which a constant supply will be kept Through
them purchasers will be guaranteed against a spur
Gus article now sold in this country, purporting TO
be OF his manufacture.
BAILEY & KITCHEN,
1856 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
Feb 95-Oauylnn
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These ships are all Of the largest class, and are
commanded by men Of character and experience.
Their cabin accommodations are all that can be de-
sired IN point Of splendor, comfort, and convent
ence, and they are furnished with every descrip-
tion Of stores Of the best kind. Punctuaity in the
days of sailing will be strictly adhered to.
Price of passage TO Liverpool, sl00 From Liv-
crpool to New York f25.
Agents for ships Oxford, Montezuma, Europe,
Shenandoah, Yorkshire, Fidela, Cambridge, and
New York,
G0oDHUE Il CO., or
c. II. MARSHALL, New York.
Barring, BROTHERS & Co.,
Liverpool,
Agents for ships Stephen Whitney, VirgInian,
Waterloo, and John X. Skiddy,
ROBERT KERMIT, New York,
+. q J. SANDS d CO., Liverpool
Agents for ships Patrick Henry, Ashburton, Hen.
ny Clay, (new,) and Independence,
GRINNELL, MINTURN, q CO., N. Y.
CHAPMAN, BOWMAN, T. Co., Liverpool
Agents for ships Roscius, Siddons, Sheridan
and Garrck,
E.K. COLLINS & Co., New York,
BROWN, SHIPLEY, g. CO., Liverpool.
Agents for ships Queen Of the West, Liverpool
Hotunguer, and Rochester.
Woodruff e. MINTURN, New York
FIELDEN, BROTHERS, & CO., Liverpool
New York March 2-lyd
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GREAT English Remedy for cOugh|
" colds, asthma, and COnsumption.--'Thj

GREAT English Remedy for cough
" colds, asthma, and cOnsunption.--'Thl
great and only remedy for Colds, Coughs, Asth1
ma, and Consumption, is the Hungarian Ba1
sam Of Life, discovered by the celebrated Dbl
Buchan of London, England, and introduced ind
the United States under the immediate supenl,
tendence of the inventor. w 2. =
The extraordinary success of this medicine NTH
curse of pulmonary diseases, warrants the America
agent in soliciting for treatment the WORST POS
SlBLE CASES that can be found in the comrnu|
nifty; cases that seek relief in vain from any Of TIL
common remedies of the day, and have been givet
up by the most distinguished physicians as confirm
ed and incurable. The Hungarian Balsam hsa
cured, and will cure, the mosl desperate Of case3
1t is no quack nostrum, but standard Engli4
medicine, of known and established efficacy.
Every family in the United States should be sgSS
piled with Buchan's Hungarian Balsam Of Life, M
only to counteract the consumptive tendencies Il
the climate but to be used as preventive medicnS
in all cases of Colds, Coughs, Splitting of Blood
Pain in the Side and Chest, Irritation and Sorena
Of the Lungs, Bronchitis, Difficulty Of Breathing
Hectic Fever, Night Sweats, Emaciaton and Gen
raj Debility, Asthma, Influenza, Hooping-Cog
and Group.
H5-sold in large bottles at 81 per bottle, with fl
directions for the restoration Of health
Pamphlets containing mass of English 40
American certificates, and other evidence, shown
the unequalled merits ofthis great English remetA
may be obtained Of the agents gratuiously
DAVID F. BRADLEE, sole agent for the Unit
States, ll9 Court street, Boston. "
T. w. DYOTT& SONS, general Wholesale agent
No. l32 North Second street, Philadelphia.
Special depot at the Bookstore Of ROBER
FARNHAM, corner of Eleventh street and PEN
sylvanio avenue, Washington city, Also for 81
by the principal Druggists.
nm x
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CT. CHARLES Hotel, Washington city,
- ID. C.-For sale the lease, furniture and
fixtures of this fashionable and highly popular
hotel.
The lease has two years to run from December
last with the privilege Of renewal for four years
more
The location is desirable, on account of its near
ness TO the Capitol, and also its proximity to the
railroad depot being on the block. 1t fronts
on three of the principal streets, viz street. Penn
sylvania avenue, and Third street.
The arrangement Of the building is such as would
make it advantageous for two separate departments,
viz: The bar and restaurant, in the basement; par
lors and lodging rooms, &c, in the upper part; for
either separately" or both, the proprietor will
treat with any person or party competent, until the
first day of May next.
This establishments new, and was built from the
foundation for hotel 1t is splendidly furnished,
and in full operation with excellent run of brsi-
ness in both departments, and offers opportunities
rarely met with. The object of the undersigned in
offering this establishment for sale, is his intention
to change his line of business.
For further particulars address
BURLlN BROWN,
April 13-dtlMif ST. Charles Hotel
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THOMAsH, DUVAL,

Attorney and CouIiseliOr at Lao, .fustin, Isrds,
HAVING permanently settled here, offers his
Ii professional services 10 the public. In eonnsx-
Ion with the ordinary business Of his profession, he
proposes to attend the sale and purchase Of lands
examination oftltles, procurement OF patents, and
TO the transaction Of all business usually appertsin'
ing TO general land agency.
Letters, post paid, addressed to him, will meet
with prompt atteHtion.
REFERENCES.
Gov Y Y r 2. Mesa MS,fln Florida.
Hon. ); J cTTTrNDrS, Kentucky,
JAMES WEBB, Austin.
Z" T. F. McKREEY,)
Col. Love,
A. s. THRUsTes, lI1o,..,o
April
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M & IL
NEW YORK and HAvRE Union Line
~ OF Packets sail from New York on the 9th,
10 h. and Oath, and from Havre on the lst, 9Th and
Oath of each month during the year, and in the fol-
lowingr citation:
FROM NEW YORK.
ship Albany. Crawford, sth January, May, and Sept
Ship Svie de Grasse, Rich 10th JAM May, and Sept.
ship Louis Philippe, Cssttof oath jan, May, and Sept
ship Duchess dorleans Richardson, sth February June
and October. L
ship Burgundy Walton, 10Th Feb, June, and October
Ship Iowa, Lines, 9th February, June, and October
New ship, sth March, July, and November .,.--,.-
Ship Havre, Answorth, 18th March, July, and November
ship suly, Edgar, oath March, July, and November.
ship Argo Anthony, sth April August, and December
ship Zurich Thompson, 18th April, August and Dec.
ship Francis l. Whedon, 2ifh April, August and Dec.
FROM HAvRE.
ship Albany Crawford oath February, June, and Oct
Ship slvie lie Grasse Rich, LIST March, July and Nov
ship Louis Philippe Castto 9Th March July, and Nov.
snip Duchess dorlesns, Richardson, 2tth March, July
and November. + 81" p Hfr .'NfrH. q ....
ship Burgundy, Walton lst April August and Dec.
snip iowa, Lines sth April, August and December.
New ship, 2ith April, August and December
snip heVre, AinswoIth, LIST January, NAV, and Sept
snip sully, Edgar 9Th January, May and September
ship Argo Anthony, a4th January, May and September
shp znnch, thompson, lst February, June, and Oct.
For passage in the cabin, fixed at 400
Apply to FOX & LIVINGSTON.
% Broad street, or
WIN. WHITLoCK,
IS South street, New York.
h.rsk e-dIv s#... .H .....
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Dec. lO-6m

STATE OF VIRGINIA,
Page county, 10 toii:
The Commonwealth of Virginia,
compliments,
Charles ii. Finn, administration Of I !" '''D'S
John ID. Richards, deceased de-
PENDANT
A Ia court held for the county of Page, at the
"A courthouse, on Monday, the 23d day of Feb
ruary, 1876, sitting as a court Of chancery.
This day came the complainant by Francis ii.
Jordan, esq, the attorney for the Commonwealth,
and filed her bill against the defendant for the TO
eoyery ofthe resduum Of the personal estate Of John
d. Richards deceased in the hands Of the said admin
lsrator unadmInstered for the and benefit Of the
literary fund being within the jurisdiction ofhs court
And 1t appearing by satisfactory evidence that there
is no person enttled to take the residuum under the
laws Of this Common wealth directing the distribu-
ton of lnestates' estates IL is ordered that publ
cation be made for three months in some newspaper
published at the seat Of govsrT ment of this State
and IN some newspaper published at the OF gov
eminent Of the United States, as the law requires.
The said John d. Richards, deceased, was a ma
tive of the county Of Frederick. in this State,
and died lntestate, far as is known and be-
lieved, about the year 1888 where near Tusca-
loosa, in the State Of Alabama leaving the sum OF
eight hundred and fifty dollars in the hands Of the
said Charles H. Finn, when acting as deputy sheriff
for the county Of Page, and who has since qualified
the administrator Of the said John d. Richards de.
ceased. And il is further ordered that all persons
claiming interest IN the said undisposed Of resi-.
dunn as distributes of the deceased, do appear
here on the first day Of the next June term OF this
court, being the fourth Monday in the month and
make themselves defendants to the said bill And il
no person shall accordingly appear and show a
sufficient title in himself or herself, the court will
decree the undisposed Of residuum aforesaid to the
Commonwealth, for the benefit of the literary fund
coPy-test
VIM. E. LAUCK, Clerk
March . I'm
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Il Company OF New YORK, No. 90 Wall 81.
Net amount Of accumulated premiums s2l5,57l
This company is organized on the purely mutual
principle, and its business is restricted by the char
ter to the insurance Of lives, and granting annuies
and endowments.
IL commenced, without CAPT tai, on the LIST of Feb
ruaTy, l643 At the close Of It's second year (3lst
January, l6l5) it had issued 056 policies and It's
net accumulated premiums was s97, 275. At the
termination Of the third year, on the 3lst January,
1916, the whole number Of policies issued was l33
and It's net accumulated premiums, after paying all
losses and expenses, was s2l5,57l thus exhibiting
an increase during the last year of 047 policies is
sued, and sllS,27S Of accumulated funds, which is
rapidly augmenting by an annual income of $3.50, :
600, growing out Of original and renewed premiums
and interest on investments.
This extraordinary success places the company
IN a strong position and 1t now ranks among the
safest institutions in the country.
Pohcy-holders participate in the whole Of the
profits, there being no proprietary interest or sub
scrlbed capital to absorb any portion thereof An
extensive and prosperous business promises large
dividends on the first division Of profits on the lst
Of February, lS4S, and persons now insuIing will
share in these profits if they survive rha, 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 are on the
cash princiPle-consequenty the survivors Of par
ties insuring with 1t will not be subjected to the
heavy drawback of accumulated premium notes;
reducing the benefit of the assurance TO small Dit.
tance.
Persons may effect insurance on their own lives
and the lives of others. A married 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-
tsges, with forms Of application, may be obtained al
he Office Of the company, Sc Wall street, or Of any
nj the apents
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ITO PRINTERs.-Type Foundry and
II Printers Furnishing Warehouse

The subscribers have opened new Type Foundry
in the city of New York, where they ready
to supply orders to any extent for the most beauti
full varieties of job and fancy type; ink, paper,
cases, galleys, brass rule, steel column rule, COM
posing sticks, chases, and every article necessary
for printing Office.
The types, which are cut in imitation Of the Eng
lsh, are cast In new moulds, from entirely new
set Of matrixes, with deep counters, are warranted
to unsurpassed by any. All the type furnished by
US is "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 as their bills amount TO, may give the
above six months insertion in their papers.
CoCKERoFT & oVEREND,
No. SO Ann street, New York.
Dec. l0-6m
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DINE-OIL LAMPS--Three years past sxpf
Il rience has proved that Colds patent pne4
lamps are the cheapest and best in use; ore lar'
will give as much light as ten sperm candles, at
cost of half a cent an hour To this kind Of lsr|
no accident can occur, and the oil containing
grease, will not iniure the finest carpets, il tura|
over upon them. They are not only superior
lard lamps, &c, but 10 gas and the best gas hxtut
in the world, or to any other lamps burning n
kind ofoil. For sale ey
J, r. CALLAN,
corner Of 7th and z street.
March l6--df ,....
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THE latest, richest, and so per cent.
i the cheapest, goods OF the season.
We shall open this morning, and earnestly invite
the attention of our numerous customers to the
same.
We have opened 500 pieces Of the latest and best
style bonnet nbands, which we sell from l2l 10
Is cents per yard. We know that our ribnnds are
very cheap, and purchasers can save Is per cent
by purchasing Of US.
$50 French-woik collars. from 81 cts. to SO
Very splendid Pico-style collars and inside hand
kerchiefs
One small lot ladies' silk vests
900 doz. black silk hose, bought at auction at
great sacrifice, and will be sold cheap
Worked muslin robes
25 boxes real French gloves and mts, in great
quantities and every style
Splendid lace goods
Very rich plaid cravats
One case Of skirts, only so cts. per piece
Dress muslins
Rich lace falls
Dress and pocket handkerchiefs for ladies and
gentlemen
And many other kinds of goods, which we know
will please our customers. -
BRAGDON e. TWOMBLY,
New York cheap lace store, between 10th
and llth streets, Penn. avenue.
Anril 1d-3t