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OF THE NEW LIBRARY
OF LAW AND EQUITY, under the direc-

PROSPECTUS OF THE NEW LIBRARY
OF LAW AND EQUITY, under the direc-
ton of Francis J. Troubat, esq, Of Philadelphia
Hon. Ellis Lewis, Of Lancaster; and Wilson Nc
Candless, Esq, Of Pittsburgh.
This work contains the best productions of Eng
lish law authors withoutregard to priority of claim
on the part of any American publisher. Such books
are now notoriously too dear. The reason is, that
as fast as they appear, they become monopolies in
the hands of booksellers in the Atlantic cities. I'M
der the plea of right, acquired by the addition Of
notes OF American decisions, the latter claim an l-
divided title to those works, and set burdensome
price on them. The publishers Of the work now
offered to the profession throughout the Union will
not respect such titles, but will reprint the standard
British law books as fast as they emanate from the
London market. Should new editions of the works
Of such writer's as Starkie the Chittys, Stephen,
and Archibold, appear, they shall also be included;
and digests of equity and law decsions-works
which have been studiously kept out Of the Law
Library published at Philadelphia-shall have a
place in the proposed new one, together with every
new valuable English treatise on chancery or com
mon law.
i 81 This work will be issued monthly, in num-
Bcrs &C 160 pages, printed on fine white paper and
good new long primer type al seven dollars per an
mum, payable half yearly.
ISAAC G. M'KINLEY,
J. M. G. LESCURE
Harrisburg, Pa, july l, 1645-Nov 4-tf
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PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
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COLUMBIAN tOlSl4E6E, u. &.
In this School pupils are fittsd 6r adlnittsncs
TO the College classes, OF for other objects.---
Students who are unprepared 1or entering par
ticular class, may here pursue the requisite stu
dies; while those who are not designed for a pro-
esslon can select such branches as will suit their
objects in life.
Mr.. Thomas w. Tobey, gentleman who is
amply qualified, having passed through a collie
gate course, and been engaged for several years
~ the business ofnstruction, viii have charge Of
The school. His whole time and energies willb
devoted 70 its interests, and it is hoped it will
thus be rendered worthy Of extensive patronage.
lhis school will be under the constant superin-
tendence OF the Faculty Of the College.
COURSE or STUDY
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Ancient and
Modern Geography, English Grammar, Ancient
and Modern History, Book Keeping, Chemistry,
Natural Philosophy, Astronomy Algebra, ,Geome-
try Surveying, Andrews and Stoddard's Latin
Grammar and Exercises, Sophocles' Greek
Grammar and Exercises, Latin Reader, Caesar,
Virgil, Cicero's Select Orations, the Gospels.
jacobs Greek Reader, Anthon's ed, and such
authors as are read in the lower classes Of the
college, Defamation and Composition.
CHARGES PER QRARTER.
reading, Writing, and Elementary Arith-
metlc $4 90
Arithmetic, Geography, English Gram
mar, Geography Of the Heavens, Anci-
ent and Modern History s. 90
Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Algebra.
Geometry, Surveying, Book Keeping
and Composition 8 90
Latin and Greek Classics 10 90
Pupils who board and have room in the
College building will be charged for
Library, Room, Bed and Furniture,
per Quarter 500
Table, Lights and Servant, per week 2 IS
At less expensive table, where tea and
coffee are excluded, per week so
instruction will be given in French and Ger
man, without additional expense to those who
study the Languages.
| There are three vacations in the School four
weeks in August, one at Christmas, and the lst
week in May.
COLLEGE HILL, Jan. l, 1916. Jan lin
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/, sermon for Bachelors.

Nt's,5 ''-,A1s S'Siy
sermon for Bachelors.
sAnd they called Rebecca, and said unto her, wilt
tbon ro with this man And she said, win go."-
Genesis 36, So s&s@
Do YOU, my friends, feel the full pathos
oc these words trow not In the first
place it is said they called. The question
arises, who called3 Was it bachelors that
called this damsel to 60 with man J How
absurd the idea. Who ever thought the
cupidity Of SO dominant and yerilable per-
sonages as my hearers or their predecessors,
would stoop from their dogmatica theory
Of celebacy TO PROFOUND such question 7
No one. The idea is ridiculous in the ex-
treme that you, my friends, should devate
from your own congealed misanthropic
views, and your frigid and ice-bound
hearts open to the battery Of damsel's be-
witching and captivating eye, lit up by the
fond expectation ofleaving the barren fields
Of celebacy for the warm, luxuriant, and
philanlhropic country Of matrimony. My
hearers, doubtless you all have come to the
sage conclusion that the question was ask :
ed by the no less venerable personages than
father and mother .names you once loved
to lisp. Now, will you not awake from
your incubus, and let Your imagination pic
ture the scene Of our text, Behold the old
gentleman, borne down by time, nerve him
self to manhood as he views the approach
Of the lad and hears him with manly and
undaunted voice ask for his daughter Shame
TO you my hearers this is point in cour-
ageto which you never arrived; 10 you the
sentiments which prompted this lad are un-
known to you the reciprocity Of feelings
is a stranger yet, 70 you, could you once
man yourselves to pop the question, the
ready answer is in waitng--l WILL GO
Then, why sit you here all the day idle.
Think Of the pathetic feelings Of Jacob,
when you read how he " kissed Rachel, and
lifted up his voice and wept." Go ye and
do Likewise; 60 with the honor and dignity
of men, and you need not fear boxed cal
for your impertinence. No, my friends,
the smiles Of the aged sire and matron say
!" she will go,o and the bright eye Of her
you admire says"I will 60" Arise, ys
puissant sleepers, and shake off your gar
ments Of celebacy, and go to the hymeneal
altar, and there yield yourselves, with youl
affanced, willing sacrifice for, behold
there stands the bridea perfect symmetry ol
beauty and elegance, with outstretched
arms, saying, sCome, my beloved, come,
for all things are ready; and whosoevef
will, let him come and revel in hymeniaI
bliss.n HoMEwARp BOUND.
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MIR. GOODMAN,

Manufacturer and Iserter Of ArtifciI Teeth.
A RTIFICIAL TEETH inserted from one to an
n. entire set, upon the late improved uethod, and
also upon the atmospheric principle and in the most
superior manner. On fine Gold Plate from 81 to
six dollars on Silver from 50 so to three dollars.
In all perfect satisfaction given, otherwise no
charge made. Office on Pennsylvania avenue, near
18th street. april 2l-lm.*
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DLUMBE NATIONAL DAGUERREAN
GALLERY and AkeIogr Dspos e.
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Portraits taken in any weather, in exquisite style
Apparatus, instructions, and ndalmateras furnished.
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NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE IN9U-
RANCE HOCIETY OF LONDON,
Empowered by act or Parliament.
Capital R60O, 900 sterling, ,.or 2 100000
Dollars. M VS.. VA
GENERAL AGENT FOR THE UNITED STATES,
J. LEANDER STARR, No. "a Wall st. ~. York
F1NHE rates Of this Society are as low as those OF
ii the American companies, and lower than the
scale adopted by many London Offices. Loans
granted to the extent Of wo-thirds the amount o.
premium paid, after the lapse OF q year.
Persons insured in the United States on the scale
Of participation enjoy the important advantage Of
sharing in the whole business of the Society, which
in Great Britain is very extensive.
The public are respectfully requested TO examine
the distinguishing principles Of this institution
their tables Of rates, their distribution OF protts and
the facilities afforded by their loan departmental
fore deciding 10 insure elsewhere
Pamphlets containing the last Annual Report and
the Society's Rates, together with blank forms and
the fullest information, may be obtained upon appli-
cation to any Agent or Sub-Agent
or References Of the highest character in the
United States given to applicants, i required, as to
the standing wealth, and security Of the above in
stitution.
r. i. & A. THO. SMITH, Agents.
Office on F street, near the Treasury Depart'nt.
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COAL! Goa

NTOW is the time! Just arrived and now landing
IN small vessel load 100 tons) Of Coal, Can.
thracite) from Philadelphia Those in want Of a
good article of this kind Of fuel will please apply
early, as it would be preferred to deliver it from the
vessel, without slowing it. Apply TO the under
signed, at his Lumber and Coal Yard, OH 7th street.
near Centre Market--where all kinds Of Lumber
with Lime, Cement, and Calcined Plaister, may be
had cheap for cash or short credit.
JOHN PURDY.
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United states Agency and NOtarial Of
fice- established in 1S43.

EDMUND F. BROWN, attorney and Agent for
ia Claimants, Notary Public, Illinois Commissioner,
&c., continues TO settle all kinds Of business with
the several branches of Government, with his
usual promptness, efficiency and fidelity; especi-
ally CLAIMS FOR PENSIONS, PATEsrs, LANDS, Posr
OFFICE AND OTHER Contracts, &C., Fstreet, near
l4h street. Seventeen doors East of The Treasury De-
pariment, Washington City, d. C..
sIS Letters must be post paid.
feb 6--faw6m
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BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT.
JUST received, by the schooner Columbia, from

BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT.
JUST received, by the schooner Columbia, from
ii New York
7lpackages prime Butter;
IS boxes do Cheese;
do Pine Apple do;
$50 Ia l-2 and whole boxes Raisins;
80 drums fresh Smyrna Figs
s do Turkey Raisins Gree from stones,)
cases Bordeau Prunes;
Also, on hand:
casks Currants;
S cases Citron;
| do preserved Ginger;
Other Preserves and Jellies;
Cranberries in quarter bbls and by measure;
Catsups, Sardines, Olives, Capers;
Anchovies, Curry Powder, &c. &c;
general assortment of Pickles;
Fresh Salmon, CLAIMS and Lobsters;
Hermetically sealed do;
Fresh Macaroni and Vermacilla;
Do Salad Oils, &c, &c;
Which, with his former stock, renders his assort-
ment complete, and to which attention is invited
S. HOLMES,
18th street. nearly opposite Patriotic Bank.
Dec 1S-tf
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H street, First Ward, Washington.

Mrs. J. c. WHITE Dear Madam,-It affords ma
heartfelt satisfaction to lay before the public the BEN
eft received from your Compound Sirup of Wild
Cherry and Sarsaparilla. | was 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 so much better that
was able to attend to my business, and now am
entirely clear of my cough.
JOHN HAGERTY,
Ninth street, near L, Washington.
AGENTS.
s. Redfern, First Ward, Washington.
Lewis Clephane, Tenn. avenue, between 9th and
10th streets.
Refer To
Mrs. Lucinda OFarrell Dove, F street, between
lth and 18th streets
Edward Francis, King street, Alexandra, ID. G.
Price 81 per bottle, or $40 per dozen For sale
by J. G. WHITE, Ninth street,
feb l4-2awly Between ID and Il streets.
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DRTME ROLL BUTTER
j bbIs. prime Roll Butter
200 Venison Hams
900 bbls and half bbIs Seneca Mills Flour
We shall be in daily receipt of fresh Virginia
fol Butter, which will be sold to the trade low.
E. PICKRELL a. co.
Np f-u Water street, Georgetown
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A CARD.-The undersigned begs leave to ten
"a der his thanks to the citizens Of this COM
munity for the liberal patronage which they have
bestowed upon him during the past year, and very
respectfully informs them that he still continues
the Auction and Commission business at Concert
Hall, near Browns hotel, where he viii promptly
and with dispatch discharge all business in his
line, TO the satisfaction Of any and all persons who
may favor him with it.
He would also inform those who are in arrears
with him to call and settle their accounts as soon
as possible, The ncedf, being at all times accepta-
BILE, and at this time peculiarly indispensable.
A. GREEN,
Jan 90 Auction and Commission Merchant
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OLIVER WHPTTLEsEY,

.nEALER in Paints, Oils Glass, &c, q. street,
~ Todd Buildings, Washington, ID. G., has just
received from the original inventors and sole manu-
tacturen, large supply of the genuine
DOric Lamp. II.
This Lamp is simple in its construction, easily
trimmed, and will give light equal 70 twenty
sperm candes al cost of one cent an hour.
Its superiority to other lamps consists IN the fol-
lowing advantages: there is no brass or other metal
that corrodes which comes in contact with the fluid
the external and internal draughts pass through
the body of the lamp, producing more perfect
combustion, and keeps the lamp perfectly cool. II
can be used with open doors and will be less affect
cd by wind currents Of air, than any other lamp
Also, other improved Pine Oil Lamps, Hal
Lamps and Lanterns, and dealer in Astral and So
lar Shades, Chimnies and Lamp Glasses Of all
kinds, Lamp Wick, Pure Sperm Oil, M. b. Dyott's
g. Gould s Glass Fount Pine Oil Lamp: all d
which are offered at wholesale and retail, at tho
b,cest prices for cash.
N. B.--Directions to be obserred in using The
PINE OIL LAMPS
In trimming the Doric Lamp the chimney is frs
removed and the Lamp taken out Of the ring, the
button and conc must be next taken of, and thu
cone may be used for a stand to set the lamp or
while trimming--after which the wick-holder i.
taken out and the wick raised above the tube suffi
clent to cut off the black or crusted edge, which
should he done with sharp pair Of scissors--th.
wick-holdcr is then returned to its place. and tht
wick should be perfectly even with the top of III,
tube-fill the Lamp, replace tho cone and button
and it is ready for use.
UJrTo avoid accidents, the Lamp should neve
be filed while burning feb 5--tf
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A NIHRAClTE COAL. A superior lot of
"A Butler and other Coal, cheap for cash only,
may be had Of the subscriber. Orders received at
the Office, opposite s. s. Colensns, at the yard,
near the Long Bridge. .A a
fah S--f John PETTIBOr .
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IN scriber, having been employed for several
years in the public departments at Washington,
and being familiar with the mode of transacting
business for than twenty five years, respect
fully offers his services fer the adjustment and col
lection Of claims against the Government.
Prompt attention will be bestowed upon any bu-
siness entrusted TO his care.
Charges reasonable, according TO the labor in
Cured.
All communications must be post paid
N. B. The duties Of the Agency will not inter.
fere in the least, with these of an Auctioneer and
Commission Merchant.
dec. BIN BE.NJ.A.MI.r HOAf.f.NS.
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The MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE IN
SURANCE COMPANY;

once No. IL, Wall street, New York.
7NHlS Company continue to insure LIVES ON.
i LY upon the most favorable terms, and at the
lowest rates Of premiums. The annual premium
u over $50, may be paid one-fourth in cash and
three-fourths in secured note, payable in one year
with SIX per cent interest," subject to assessments
II required BY the Company or it may be paid in
monthly or 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, 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 secure from any demands of his creditors, for
any amount the annual premium of which does
not exceed $500. The company will pay an equi-
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 ri
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 on real estate worth double the
amount loaned.
DIRECTORS.
Rensselaer, Havens, Robert L. Patterson,
Gulllaume Merle, Seth Low,
Lewis G. Grover, Charles 8. Macknett,
VIM. A. +. 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. G.
JOSEPH 9. LEWIS, Agent, 7th street, nearly
opposite the Patriotic Bank.
HARVEY LINDSLY, M. d., corner Of Al and
z streets. Medical examiner. feb eff
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES STERE-
OTYPED EDITION..
Published BY authority Of Congress.
VOL. 10 SEPARATELY.
7 INHE subscribers will publish at the commence
Il ment o. the present session of Congress, about
January |, 1916, "THE Laws OF THE UNITED
STATES" agreeably to an act Of Congress of the
last session, and for the accommodation, of those gen
enen acto haze Me earlier edition in nine rol,nes,
volume ten, containing thelaws from the year 1889
to March 1845, 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 NAV
always be had in neat and uniform style
LITTLE & BROWN,
Law Booksellers and Publishers, Boston
CHARLES PASCOE, Boot and Shoe Store
" on seventh street, between d and e streets
On hand q general assortment of all articles kent
in Boot and Shoe store which are offered at pri.
ces that cannot fail to please. 8l{ga
E.NUR.aTLNU .a-N1D COPPERPL.9TE
tA PRINTING, BY
J. W, NJ. THROOP.
Pennsylvania avenue, between Ist and ID strsets
near the Capitol
N. h. Engraving on Wood Nov -
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A HORSE! A HORSE

ATE have for sale splendid, vxell.hraa ..aa.
w and harness horse, yxuna snd .~assS .Ss'sT
Please call At the subscribf ~ House Fn,n;sS;".
Store, Pennsylvsnia avenrls, between Oh snd ,n,s
streets, South side. T. s. BECK z SON
april al-h National Intelligencer.l
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MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM
VI PANY OF THE CITY OF NEW

Y0RK--MORRI ROBINSON, President. Hav-
ing been appointed agent for the above named in
sti,ution am prepared to receive applications for
insurance on life for one years, or for the
duration Of life. The advantages Of the mutual
principle above the heretofore more usual joint
stock companies are SO great that il is only ncces-
sary to understand the principles Of its operation to
give decided preference to the mutual plan a
treatise on the subject and forms Of application for
insurance can be had at my store 9TH street. inn
medately opposite the National Inteligencer Office.
G. s. FOWLER, Agent.
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BOOKS FOR SALE,

By y. Ward s. Son, al their Nep Store on
Penn. Aucnue, near Railroad Depot.
WEBSTER'S Octave Dictionary
w SCOTS Observations on the New Testament
Bowers History of the Popcs
Miriam, by Rev. J. Todd
Todds Bible Companion
Common Prayer Book. in various bindings
Robbins Outlines Of History
Goodrich's Pictorial History Of the U. States
Do do do Of France
Parley's Common School History
Anthon's Caesar, Horace, SaIlusL Cicero, and
Virgil
MitcbelPs Geography for Schools; besides
variety Of other School Books.
TEMPERANCE VOLUMES,
Embracing number Of excellent and popular
productions in the form Of Essays Tales, &c.
Hymn Books, &C., of the Methodist Churches.
Bibles Of all sizes, ard various binding.
Tcstaments.
ALSO,
All kinds Of Stationery. which will be sold at the
lowest prices for cash. april 29-tf
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WHITES Compound Sirup Of WILD
wv CHERRY, Sarsaparilla, and other

AI HlTE'S Compound Sirup Of WILD
wv CHERRY, Sarsaparilla, and other
MEDICINAL PLANTS. The preparer Of the
above Sirup, having witnessed for many years its
extraordinary effects in obstinate coughs, and, in
truth, in all breast complaints tending to consump-
ton, has been induced by many Of those who have
experienced its salutary operation to offer il 10 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
two respectable citizens who ascrbe their restoration
to health to this preparation.
This is to certify that my daughter received great
benefit from mixture called Compound Sirup Of
Wild Cherry and Sarsaparila, prepared by Mrs. J.
G. White, on 9th street, between d and E streets.
Her cough was entirely cured by using the above
Sirup and take pleasure in recommending it to
the public as sure and speedy remedy for coughs,
however violent or long standing.
Z j. X. HANSON,
H street, First Ward, Washington.
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THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY
i CLAY, BY Calvin Cotton, .a,tther Of "J,.-
mus Iracts," -Four Years in Great Britain" DC.
The work consists Of two volumes octave, bO4 pages
in each, and is embellished with two engravings.
Its mechanical execution is in the best style of ele
giant literature The price Of the work is as follows
In fine muslin binding 81 90
Do do do gilt edge and side s 90
~ sheep extra, library style 90
In calf super extra gilt i 6 so
In Turkey morocco super extra gilt SO
The publishers would state that booksellers are
furnished with the work only at the subscriptions
price; and hence all who subscribe when the agent
makes bis applications will probably get the work
cheaper than by purchasing from the booksellers.
X FARNHAM, Agent for the Publishers
Corner Of llth street and Pennsylvania avenue.
april lift ,ss .s
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Wit A N D III u NOR

ssTrue Hunor generally looks serious, while every
mo xyh;Ist svsry body about him looks serious.
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DLEASANT and well FURNISHED apart
4 'msnts may b. had at Miss GURLEY's, on G
street, near Al, bbr-n