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VIRGINIA LAND OFFICE,

February 9, 1916.
IN CONFORMITY to an act entitled San act TO
i reduce into one act the several acts concerning
escheators," passed 9Th day Of January, 1919, do
hereby make known to all whom it may concern,
that it appears by certificate of the eschenor of
Charles City county, dated the 4th day of Februa-
ry, 1886, and this day received into the land Office
that by an inquest held on the Oath day Of Janue-
ry, 1916, the following tracts of land, in the county
Of Charles City, have been found escheaed to this
Common wealth, to wit: One tract containing one
hundred acres, of which Robert Phillips died seized
one tract containing one hundred acres, of which
Elizabeth Minge died seized; and one tract of fifty
three acres, of which Amos Ladd died seized.
S. II. PARKER,
Register Land Office.
Feb 1Q-w6W
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TExAs LANDS.--Great bargains offered in
- Texas lands, patented, and titles perfect, To-
Gated within twenty miles Of the city Of Houston.
Also, choice location in Milan and Fsnnin eoun
iies. Also ten-sore lots on Galveston island, and
Houston city lots, for sale low for cash or trade, at
the Texas agency Office, II Cedar street, by
J. F. RANDEL.
Jan l3-u
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rTNENTH VOLUME LAWS OF UNITED
i STATES, running from 4th March, 1889, to
Sd March, l845, including, also, all the Treaties
gotiated within that period and other valuable docu-
ments which have resulted from, or are connected
with the Of Congress and Treaties; containing
also, an extended and valuable index, and copious
notes and references-intended a continuation of
the nine volumes heretofore published by Congress
Compiled by B. B. French, clerk Of the House of
Representatives. Just published, and this day re-
ceived for sale by F. TAYLOR.
Feb. II
TTNION HOTEL, GEORGETOWN, d. c.
~ The subscriber having leased this od.esab-
lished house for u term Of years, and having just
completed an entire renovation of the premises, SO
as to place it equal footing with the first class
Of hotels in the District, is now prepared TO
receive permanent boarders, or transient travel on
the most accommodating terma.
The hote lis very large, and was built with ref.
erence to comfort and convenience Ii is pleasant
y located, in central part of the town. Of convc-
nent access to the business portions Of il and with
in short walk of the principal departments of
government.
The house has been newly and handsomel fur
nshed and pains shall be spared TO render il in
every respect OF the most desirable stopping
points in the District, if experience and attention
effect it.
GEO. II. HOFFMAN.
Nov 14-3tawtf
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FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
WILLIAM I. JENNINGS q CO.,
DIAPERS AND TAlLORS,
Importers of cloths and cassmeres, vestings, &c.
No. 23l, BrOadtoay, .9msIieaa Hotel,
New YoRK,

W. ~Ol, DfOd0Uuyi siHtflcdt fiOtelI
New IoRK,
Pennsylvania artiiuf, Sirlh street,
WAsHINGroH,
A RE IN receipt of an extensive assortment OF
IA new goods for fall and winter wear, compris-
ing French and English cloths for dress and froek
coats; cassImeres in great variety Of styles; silk,
satin, merino, and velvet vesiings; milled cloths,
tweeds, &c, for overcosls; which will be made up
order, through the aid of US efficient corps Of cutters
az can be found in the counry-an essential point in
the economy TO which would direct, and in rem
dering the style and character Of our garments such
as must satisfy tho discriminating that ou. viows Of
cheapneSF not based on the production of any
other than frst-rate garments, such as have sus-
tanned our system of small profits and quick returns
and promoted the solicitation of call from those
who would really effect a saving of the extra per
cenage levied under the credit system
The attention directed TO the panialoons depart
meDt must continue TO offer inducements 10 those
who appreciate 1T combining ease and elegance.
In addition TO the usual assortment of goods kept
by the trade, we have always on hand ready-made
dress and frock coats pantaloons, vests &c. TO
swer the requirements Of those who, in cases Of
emergency, may require frst-rate suit. Also
fancy-dresS articles great variety scars, cravats
handkerchiefs, gloves, suspsnders, hosiery, under.
vests, drawers, linen and muslin shirts, collars, &c
Nov. l9-ihf
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ToPP'S BOWLING SALOoN-The most spa
~ cious and magnificent establishment of the kind
in the world, located near the corner of Louisians
avenue and Sixth street, id the rear Of Coleman's
formerly known as the Assembly Rooms.
The proprietor respectfully returns his thanks TO
those gentlemen that have so literally patronized
him, and assures them the same system that has
heretofore given such general satisfaction will be
continued; il being hiS determination To carry out
his first principle, viz Ia establish place for gen.
desanly recreation and exercise. Citizens and
strangers respectfully invited to call and Judge
for themselves. MOSES COPP,
Dec l0-ilf Proprietor
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r Avs OF THE UNITED STATES IN TEN

I AVIS OF THE UNITED STATES IN TEN
- VOLUMES.-The laws Of the United States,
called the Congress Edition, N ten volumes nclId-
ing the Constitution OF tie United States; the Eu-
ropean, Barbary and Indian Treaties; and several
other ordinances and valuable documents, which
have resulted from or connected with, the acts OF
Congress and treaties There are copious notes and
references in all the volumes, and the arrangement
and come Nion with the proceedings Of Congress
are such Us TO render these volumes invaluable Ia
the committees and to members of Congress- and
the departments generally. The tenth volume has
been compiled by d. B. French, esq, and is now
pubshedi it com pletes the set from 1883, to 4th
March, lSl5; full sets, any of the volumes sep
arate, can he had at my bookstore, near corner !.
street. GEORGE TEMPLEMAN.
Feb 10
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ELEGANT PRESENTS-To the ladies and
T. gentlemen. GUloN of l73 Broadway, New
York, importer of Paris goods, has opened at No.
from 81 street, under Gadsby's new hotel Pennsyl-
vania avenue, Washington city, an assortment OF
rich fancy goods, of Paris and London mnnufac'
ture, consisting OF the finest articles only, COM
prsing the assortment usually imported by him.
Fine dress FANS from 81 to $780, ladies' work-boxes,
from IS to $50; ladies' and gentlemens' dressing
cases, from IS to s75 papeeres and portable desks;
Lubin's, Curtains, and Prevosts soaps, perfumery,
perfumery, and cosmetics; fancy note paper, en-
velops, DC, from 80 to $40 per ream; Chinese and
English chess-men, from 81 to $40; large music
boxes; gold-head canes; gold Pens, gold Pencilsi
embroidered reticules; rich purses; Rodgers Sons
knives, Rogers scissors, &c. Of the first quality
only; portfolios; papier maehee work. silver and
gold mounted riding whips brushes, combs, &c,
Of shell and buffalo horn the newest Paris
style of head ornaments; odor boxes, toilet mirrors
French, English, and Chinese curiosties, and fancy
goods too numerous TO partcularize.
Being the principal house in Broadway, New
York, no person may suppose any article misrep-
resented, or sold at but moderate advance from
the cost Of importation. All requested to call
and examine the articles, and the same attention
will be shown, whether for purchase or examina-
ton. Jan l9-d3m
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A LOTTERY is just commenced at GUloN'S,
n (under Gadsby's new hotel) of fancy goods OF
the most magnificent and richest description ever
offered in the city of Washington, consisting Of
splendid work boxes, pure gold furnishing; dressing
wood do superb mother pearl kid fans; feather do
large size music boxes; velvet souvenir gold-mount
ed .canes; gold pencsi mirror toilette, with
many other beautiful articles, too numerous TO b
described.
Ladies and gentlemen are requested TO call and
examine the superiority Of the articles and subscrib'
to the scheme, as il is the nenlioA Of the proprietor
to have the lottery closed as soon % possible.
Feb. l9-llAW2W
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A CARD
SOUTHWEST AND TEXAS.

SOUTHWEST AND TEXAS.
vISHE undersigned will leave for the Southwest
Il and Texas in few days, and expects TO be
in Washington from the 18th to the 18th instant
He will take charge Of any business which may
offer. Any communications addressed TO the care
ofthe Hon. r. M. T. Hunter, Washington, until
the LIST Of April, will be forwarded to him.
JOHN A. PARKER.
References as heretofore, viz: The members OF
Congress and legislature from The eastern part OF
Virginia; VIM. J. Roberts, esq, cashier branch
bank Of Virginia Fredericksburg; Hon John Y.
Mason, Hon Robert J. Walker, Washington;
Messrs. SelIInsn g. Crook, Baltimore; Messrs.
Louis Webb & Co., Messrs. Grr,tcr & Greuer,
Richmond; Messrs. Sam. Phillips & Son, Freder-
icksburg.
t"Enquirer' will please to give the above three
or four nsertions.l
Tsppshannock, Feb. 8, ls45.
Feb. 10
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JOHN EARLE, Jun, g. Co.

JOHN EARLE, JIM, g. Co.,
Merchant Taiiors, No 46 Washington street, Boston,
" GUILD respectfully inform their numerous
w friends and the public generally, that they
have received large supply of most elegant and
fashionable cloths, cassimeres, and other goods,
which they are prepared to make up in their usual
superior style, at short notice. and very low prices,
and forward to ony part Of the United States. The
attention Of
MEsnERs OF CoEGREss, Navy AND Army OFFICERS,
and gentlemen in the employ OF government, is par
ticuary invited, to many Of whom they are already
known, and beg to render their grateful acknow
Judgments for their long-continued patronage.
A liberal credit, as heretofore, will be given
They have appointed
ca De Seldrg, No. IL, Todd's Buildings, Pean 50.
Washington, ID. O.,
their agent who is duly authorized TO receiy
pay me nts and orders, which viii be prom pity
tended 10.
Nov. l-3tawtf
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NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED have
IN this day received and offer al the lowest mar
kei prices, large assortment Of fancy and staple
dry goods suitable for tho present seSson; Also,
great variety Of goods for spring sales name IN
part
Rich silks, latest styles
Black boiled silks, black gro de Naples
Black watered silks, black lustEings
And rich sstin-striped silks
Cashmere d'eeOsSe, new style
Rich Tnousselines de lame
Beautiful Paris lawns
Lace bordsred linencanbre handkerchiefs
HemsiChed ana PLAIN boTdered unencdmoric
handkerchief
French gingha'ns, twled ginghams
Irish linens, blrdeye diapers
Table diapers and napkins
Russia diapers and crash
MaIsel.lss and corded skirts
Beautiful French wrought collars
Swiss edgngs and insertings.
RUSSIA AND IRISH sHEETlNGS, SC, SUPERIOR
AND CHEAP.
10 pieces and 10 Russia and Irish sheetings
10 do l0and ia do do do
5 do l2-4 do do do
5 do ga and 81 table diapers
5 do 10 and 1914 do do do
50 assorted damask table cloths
IS dozen do napkins
Together with
Gauze and Welsh Aannels, cambria dimllies
Cambria muslins, jaconet and plaid muslins
Linen eambrcs, long lawns
White kid gloves, assorted colored kid gloves
Black bombasins. black alpacas
Black love wells and handkerchiefs
Tarle,on and Swiss muslins
Thread laeeS and edgings, black silk serges
Assorted yestings, silk and cotton hosiery
Nankeens furniture dimities and eaeoes
Black alpaca calicoes, silk pocket handkerchief
Black Italian eravats. fancy scarfs
Brown hollands csssimeres for childIens use.
Together with great variety Of
Shawls, scarfs, and handkerchiefs
Drab and black moreens, for skirts
IN DOMESTIC GOODS
, cases l24 Hamilton sheetings
do ia do do
do Ga Watham do
10 do assorted bleached shirings, from ten cent
and upwards
2 cases New York mill shirtings
bales brown sheetlngs
5 do do shirtings
3 do do twilled cottons
, do cotton osnaburgs
IS pieces pentenuarY plaids
100 do assorted low-priced eahcoes
100 do assorted bed tickingE
IS do apron checks.
Feb IS-eo3t2wf
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From the Hon SiIrs Wright, late Of The u S. Senate
aOp Governor Of Ntp York.

WAsHINGTON, D. o, + cd. ID, 1913.
DR.. }. Smith Dodge, upon his arrival in Wash
ington 10 open an Office as Surgeon Dentist, pre-
scented to me letters from several friends in New
York Of the highest responsibility and standing,
containing the strongest and the favorable tes-
tmonials, both to the excellence of his private
character and his superior professional qualifca-
tons. ThcSe satisfactory evidences of the man
and the Dentist induced at once TO engage the
professional services of Mr.. Dodge for my own
family; and my wife and myself now able, from
personal experience, to add our own equally favor
able testimony in his favor gentleman and a
skilful dentist. This testimony is thus given by
me, as well in obedience TO the earnest solicitations
of respectable and worthy friends in New York,
who have for many years experienced the skill and
fidelity of the doctor in his profession, as to my
convictions Of his personal and professional merit.
SlLAS WRIGHT.
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nor SALE-A highly valuable farm, contain
L ing sixty-fve acres Of wellimproved soil about
one mile and half from the capitol, near the Bla-
densburg and Baltimore pike, fronting on the road
leading from the tollgae to the Anacostia bridge,
with an excellent peach orchard Of the very best
kind. Also, a few apples. This place is well
watered by two sprngs, and pump at the door.
As for beauty of scenery and locality, and the
venience to market, it cannot be surpassed. Any
person DESTROYS Of purchasing such farm will call
on the subscriber, residing thereon.
JOHN A. BARTRUFF.
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DRlNCE'S LINNEAN BOTANIC GARDEN
i AND NURSERIES,, Flushing, near New
York.-WnLlAM Il. PRINcE e. Co.'S descrip-
tive catalogues, oath ediiion) comprising the lar
gest and most select collection Of fruit and ornamen-
tai trees and plants in the United States, occupying
sixty acres Of ground, ,oih prices much beio,o Gose
usually charged, and with additions of above five
hundred select varieties Of fruits, and twelve hun
dred varieties of ornamental trees shrubs and roses,
not in any other American nursery, will be sent to
every postpaid applicant The present edition Of
these splendid catalogues cost 500.
Orders will be executed with despatch, and in
superior manner, and forwarded ms desired.
VIM. r. PRINCE g. co.
Flushing Feb 4, lS46--lm
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INFANTS LONG RoBES,-A splendid article
i Of real French-worked robes, for one half their
value, with other new and fashionable goods for
February, 1876, just received at the original and
ly genuine New York cheap lace store, between
10Th and Ilth streets, Pennsy lvania avenue.
BRAGD0N Il TW0MBLY,
Successors TO J. T. & c. King.
EeI IQ-lt
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Dec. 30-tJyl


WARRANTS EFFERVESCENT SELTZER
L APERiENT is one of the most delightful
healthrestoring, and nvigorating preparations ever
offered to the public. II has met with the most de-
cided success and is generally prescribed Ivy all
pcrienced medical men for its valuable properties
for its portability and convenience of It's FORM and
It's certain and positive efficacy in every variety OF
climate. In all hnsc diseases to which the residents
Of climate are liable it cxerts a healthy &C
ton over the system and proves itself very agree
able and useful medicine. 1t possesses the eleryes.
cence and pungency of soda-water while it's taste,
agreeablcness, and gentle though sure action upon
the bowels resembles more the natural waters of the
settler spring than any other medicinal preparation
ever submitted for public favor.
Prepared ard sJd wholesale and retail, by
JAMES TARRANT. druggist &c,
26s Greenwich st. cor. Warren, N. York.
Aud at G'lman's drug store, near Browns IL tel;
sole agency for the District
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20. DErARrnESr, CosrRAcr OFFICE,

p. o. DEPARTMENT, CosrRAcr oFFIcE,
-..--.... January %, 1886.
bidders for msilservice in the State Of Mis-
- sour are informed that bids for daily transport
alton on routes No. 4700, 4702, and ATS, on the
south side Of the Missouri river; and also for routes
No. A70l, All, and 4739 on the north side Of the
river, will be considered The intention Of the de.
Partment is To establish, IL at all, daily mail on
but one side Of the river. ---
sR. HoBBIE,
First Asset. p. NJ General.
Jan 30-eFrilIw
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NATIONAL HOTEL, GToN

NATIONAL HOTEL, w ASHIN CT o N,
~ CITY, ID. C-The proprietor of this fine
hotel, formerly known AZ "Gadsby's" but now gen.
orally called "Coleman's Hotel" desires 10 return
his thanks to his friends and the travelling portion
Of the community generally, for the avors which
they have bestowed upon him since he opened his
establishment, and to assure them that he will spare
exertions to render his house worthy Of the pa
ronage Of which he has already received liberal
share.
The house having been during the summer thor
oughly painted and refted is now in frst-rate or
der for the reception of travellers residents; and
The proprietor respectfully solcits continuance Of
past favors the part of visiters to Washington,
residents during the session of Congress, being
confident that they will always find comfortable
lodgings, the best the table that the market af-
fords, and attentive and polite walters.
S. S. COLEMAN
Sent. l9-f
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Feb. l5-eoa2wif
ADVERTISEMENT.

ADVERTISEMENT
New YoRK, 18th Feb, 1886.
To the Editor Of The Union:
Many OF the New York papers have been ma-
king great outcry about the monopoly" Of the
New York State licensed pilots, with the view to
prejudice the public and Congress against them.
The Journal Of Commerce, Oh the Oh instant,
published tue following statement: an has been The
custom Of G merchants 10 call the pilot ioko brought
in ship 10 take her o uhsn che again ictnt 10 sea.
This the merchants hGry done for the encouragement
Of tntsrpris, among r pilots. tn, custom had hoto-
srsr been established, aud The merchants hare almost
universally continued H. great hare been their pr0ro-
cation; from The .Ns,o York pilots, and their aeeonmo-
ations from he Jersey piioi," In order that the pub
lie may know who the "monopolists," | will
STATE "a few facts, watch can be substant at any
time.
The six New York licensed pilots, composing the
company Of the 'pilo-boat New York, have pilot.
ed INFO port from the first Of July last to the pres
ent time, ,irty-aren vessels, many having been
boarded hundred and fifty miles at sea, occupy
ing from two to six days to pilot them IN; thirty
Of which Gncludlng twelve packet-ships) they have
not been permitted 10 pilot 10 sea; most Of them hav
ing been taken Out by the commissioners pilots"
Allow me TO give you the names OF some Of the
very many vessels taken, daring the same period
rom the New York State pilots, and given TO an
ndiridudl licensed by the merchants commission
rrs, :" with the gross amount Of pilotage:
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CA r D..

THE subscriber wishes to dispose Of the follow.
l. ing articles by the drawing of lots. Those
gentlemen and ladies' who are willing to take a
share are respectfully invited to call at my store
between 10Th and llth streets, Pennsylvania ave
nue., where further information will be given.
II will require sixty subscribers at five dollar,
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STONE FOR DRY DOCK.
NAVT AGENI's OFTICE,
~, ~ -.

NAVT AGENI's OFTICE,
NEW YokK, January Ia, 1876.
SEALED PROPOSALS endorsed " Proposals
- for Stone for Dry Dock" will be received at
this Office unit. Monday, the 18th day Of March
next, for furnishing and delivering at the navy
yard, New York, granite or sienite, of the fol-
lowing dImenslOns and quantities nearly
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From The Hon. John ". Davis, Speaker Of the House
of ReDrsskntatipcs,
WAsHINGToS, d. C., Dec. %, le

WAsHINeroS, D. c., Dec %, 1916.
take pleasure in stating that DR.. L. Parmele, of
this city, has executed for me excellent piece of
work in the line of his profession-one which sew
eral other dentists Of high repute declined to under
DR.. P. it has been done, not only in good profess
sonal style, but is highly serviceabe and suits
factory.
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HOUSE FOR SALE.--For sale, welLbuiIt
Il and substantial two-story brick house, with
back building, in the neighborhood Of 81. Johns
Church, on 10Th street. Apply TO Mr. Holland, at
the eounting-room Of the Union Office. Feb 10 .
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JOHN w. DAVIS, of Indiana.

WAsHNGToH CITY, D. c., February 20, ls43.
Having ehloyea the PROFESSIONAL services OF Dr.
J. Smith Dodge, | mos, cordially recommend him
to my friends anl the public as a most accomplish
ed operator in dental surgery, and every way end-
tied to their personal and professional confidence.
HORACE STRlNGFELLOW,
Rector Trinity Church.
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A CARD.
Proprietor.

Coitman's (.NaiiOnal) Hotel, 9Th street.
CAMUEL w. TUCKER is now selling splendid
- French embroidered vestinss, genuine needle
work } lower than they can be bought in New York
also the very best material for gentIemen's apparel
made to order, and warranted To fit, at the lowest
living rates; also in store, most splendid assert
ment Of ersvats, scarfs, gloves, stocks, handker-
chiefs, under garments, and resdymade clothing, all
ow for each.
Jan l0-mtdsw
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WASHINGTON CITY, b. c., Nov. %, Is45.
take great pleasure in adding my testimony to
the foregoing, having received for my self and other
members of my family, the benefit OF the profession
al services Of Dr. Parmee, to my entire satisfaction
ANDREW .COYLE.
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BIRTH-NiGHT BALL.

A Il meeting Of the subscribers TO the Nshona
IA Birth-night Assembly, 10 be given at Csrusl''
Saloon on Monday, the 23d inst. the following gen
temen were appointed ...