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lPUBLIc-No. 36.l


AN ACT giving the assent Of Congress to a change
OF the compact entered into between the United
States and the State Of Arkansas, on her admis-
sion into the Union.
Whereas the Congress Of the United States, by an
act supplementary TO an act for the admission OF
the State Of Arkansas into the Union, and TO pro-
vide for the due execution OF the laws of the Uni
ted States within the same, and for other pur-
poses, approved June twenty third, eighteen hun
dred and thirty-six, in the fifth proposition made
10 the State OF Arkansas, and which was subss-
guently accepted by the general assembly Of the
State OF Arkansas, provided that the two entire
townships Of land located by virtue Of an act of
Congress entitled "An act concerning a seminary
of learning in the Territory of Arkansas" ap-
proved the second day Of March, eighteen hun
dred and tweDty-seyen, which, by the first recited
act OF Congress, were vested in and confirmed to
the general assembly Of the State Of Arkansas, to
be appropriated solely to the use and support Of
university in said State: And whereas the general
assembly Of the State Of Arkansas have by their
resolution, approved December eighteen, eighteen
hundred and forty-four, asked for a modification
OF said compact 10 authorize said general assem-
lily ~~-=FF--r-i--- -~-.A -------y---o scOtruu5
land TO common school purposes: Therefore,
BE enaeiriby ~ Senate and House Of Rspre,enta-
Tires or the L "a S.'tS IF .9usriea in Congress a.,
ss'nbied Tia assent Of Congress be- and is here
Ivy, given to t:a char in said compact asked for
by the said general assembly to authorize and
mpower the general assembly Of the State of Ar
ansas, and they are hereby authorized and empow-
red, to appropriate said seventy-two sections of
and for the use and benefit of common schools in
said State, or in any other mode the said general as
sembly may deem proper, for the promotion Of ed.
ucaon in said State.
APPROVED, July 90, 1886
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nR. BANNING's BODY BRACE.

~ Thousands of persons afflicted by pumo-
nary affections, dyspepsia constipation, and various
degrees of local general debility have been re-
lieved by this instrument IT is particularly adapt.
ed to numerous ailments prevalent at the South, to
spinal weaknesses, distortions, tendency of the
body to lounge and droop, both in children and
adults BY restoring the form to an erect posture,
It enarges the chest, SO that the subject breathes
freer and easier, and thus many contractons of the
chest, with attendant affections of the heart and
lungs, are counteracted, and full play is given TO the
organs of respiration.
The brace may be had in this city by applying to
Mrs Baldwin, who will be in attendance at all
times at Mr., VIM. T. Duval's, ~ street, first door
south Of Pennsylvania avenue. A gentleman will
aid in adapting it to those who may call for the pur-
pose.
Applications for single braces, from distance, as
also for patent rights, may likewise be directed to
DR.. Banning's office, 423 Broadway, New York
DIR. Banning can refer, il desired, to some of the
most eminent professors of medical and surgical
science in the United States, as we'll as to numerous
distinguished ladies' and gentlemen in this city and
other parts of the country.
July sly
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fPUBLIc-No. 81

AN ACT further to extend the time for locating Vir.
ginia military land warrants and returning surveys
thereon to the General Land Once.
Be IL enacted BY the Senate and House 0f Rsprssen-
faiipss Of the United States Of -9msriea IN C0ngrss,
0sssmbLd, That the act entitled IAN act further 10
extend the time for locating Virginia military land
warrants and returning surveys thereon To the Gen
era Land ofice," approved August nineteen, egh.
hundred and forty-one as TO all warrants issued
prior to the tenth day Of August, eighteen hundred
and forty, and no Others be, and the is here
by, revived and continued in force until the first day
Of January, eighteen hundred and forty eight.
ArrRoVED, July %, 1886.
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nOWNING'SNEw wORK---The Hor-
~ tiCulturist and journal OF Rural A ri

~ tiCuItuFlst anu journal Oh Rural Art
and Rural Taste.-This work, the publication
of which was commenced on the first of July, 1916,
may be ordered of the proprietor Luther Tucker,
Culuvator Office, Albany, N. Y, or of JOS Brock
q Co., Agricultural Warehouse, 81 North Market
street, Boston; M. Fl. Newman 81 Co., booksellers,
1873 Broadway, New York; and G. B. Zieber & Co.,
Philadelphia, by whom it is published in those
cities.
The Hortieulturist is edited by A. J. Downing,
esq, and pub ished the first Of every month"; each
number containing AZ pages octave, printed in the
best style, and embelished with plates and numer-
GUS other engravngs, in a style similar to those
given in Mr.. Downing's Landscape Gardening, -
and cottage Residences" Price So per annum.
The Horticultural will be devoted,
]. To gardening in thoroughly practical as well
scientific sense.
3 To the description and cultivation of fruit
trees.
3. To gardening art of taste, embracing es.
says, hints, and designs on ornamental and land
scape gardening.
4. To rural architecture, including designs for ru-
raj cottages and Villas farm houses gates lodges
ice-houses, wineries, &C., &c.
In Short this periodical may be considered con-
tinuaon Of the various works on rural subjects by
its editor, which have already been so favoraby re-
ceived by the public. Ii is his object to assist
as far as possible in giving additional impulse to the
progress of horticulture and the tasteful in rural
life subjects which are now so largely occupying
all those interested in country pursuits.
Subscriptions received by J. F.. Callan, Wash
ington city, and by the agents for "The Cultiva-
tor" throughout the Union
july l7--dtf
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June 29-eo2wif
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DRICE-LIST Of Splendid Goods, as this
Il day reduced at the New York Cheap
Lace Store, between 10th and 18th streets,

DRiCE-LlST OF splendid Goods, as this
Il day reduced at the New York Cheap
Lace store, between 10th and 18th streets
Pennsyivania ayenue.--ln order to close as
many of our goods as possible before the LIST Of Sep
temoer, (at which time we commence more exten-
siye business we offer TO the ladies all Of our goods
at ~ per cent less than they can be bought in New
York by the largest quantity, viz:
French-worked collars Of the latest style, from
70 cents to 81 III, all OF which we warrant
TO be worth double the price asked
Lace collars, at o. cents worth 25 cents
Inside handkerchIefs, from 62l cents upwards
French breakfast caps, new article, only So
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AZ Remember, in purchasing by the package
we always give in three tickets
We have every day lotteries from 81 to $50, and
when remittance is made to us, large or small, we
will always invest in the most popular lotteries on
hand. The drawings sent, when requested, to all
who order from us. The cash for all capitals can be
had, usual at sight. On all letters enclosing cash,
or prize tickets, the postage need not be paid. The
tickets in the above lotteries are received and all
orders addressed to us will meet the most prompt
and confidential attention. Address
d. PAINE g. CO., Managers,
Richmond Va.
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NTARsHAL,s sALE.-In virtue of a wTi,

MARsHAL's SALE.--ln virtue of writ
IvI Of eri Jaeias, issued from the clerks Office Of
the circuit court Of the District Of Columbia for the
county Of Washington and to me directed, shall
expose at public sale for cash on Saturday, the god
OF August next, at the front Of the courthouse
door Of said county, at - O'Clock M, the following
property, viz All the right, title interest," and claim
ofJsmes c. Deneale, late Of said county. That piece
or parcel Of ground being lot No l2, in square No
,O43 as laid down on the ground plan OF the city
Of Washington, with the improvements thereon.
being an old framed house, one and half story
high, seized and levied upon ss the property Of
said Deneale and sold to satisfy jndicsls No Al to
November term, 1843, in favor Of William Clarke.
ALEXANDER HUNTER,
Marshal OF the District OF Columbia.
July 22--dts ..u ...".
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LAKE SUPERIOR.

& THE staunch ow-pressure ship-buil
&S-S NM steam-packet JULIA PALMER, Capt
Benz. A. Stannard, having been put in complete
condition for sea, will run upon Lake Superior dur
ing the season, commencing Sd August, between the
Saut de Ste Marie and theIvarious ports, as bust
ness may warrant The ]. p. is well found in every
particular, and is fine heavy weather vessel as
any ship that floats the seas Has good upper
cabin, state rooms, and family saloons, also sin
gle ber,hs, ladies' cabin, and steerage cabin; all
well ventilated, and will accommodate 100 cabin
passengers. Freight in large quantities be
ed under decks. Parties with or without freight
will be accommodated at the various landings upon
the British and American sides Of the lake.
One or two voyages will be made to La Poinie
during the Indian payment, and two pleasure voy-
ages will be made entirely around the lake coast
wise, during August and September, giving to pleas
ure travel opportunity of enjoying the most de-
lightful, unique, and interesting scenery in the
known world. State rooms or single berths can be
secured in advance by addressing
w. F. PORTER TAYLOR,
Managing Owner, Sault de Ste Marie, Mich.
n. b. Properly consigned to w. f. Porter Tay-
'or july wv @@e@ed&epsm
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ST. CHARLES HOTEL.

Corner Of Pennsylvania apsnus and Third street,
Washington % aVfW lnl veg
- EFITTED, refurnished, and opened
IL on the same plan as gave such unqualified sat
isfaetion during the past winter, at much reduced
prices.
Ladies and gentlemen, also families, can live here
cheaper and without all the responsibility trouble
and annoyance attendant upon keeping house The
best cooks, the most active and obliging waters, a
we-stocked larder, choice wines, and my own con-
slant services will always be at the disposal of my
guests. .
c. j. MAGELLAN.
July 2l-3wif
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THE FAIRFAX INSTITUTE, near
l. Alexandria, ID. c., will be open for the re-
cepton of pupils on the LIST day of September
The subscriber believes that he can offer to pa
rents having sons to educate very peculiar advan-
ages in the family arrangements, discipline, and in
structon OF his school. His system is adapted to a
select number Of pupils with view to the exclusive
of bad Materials and the best results to boys of good
character, disposed to study, willing to submit to
discipline and capable of being Influenced by honor
able and vrtuous motives. A much larger amount
of time and labor is devoted to them than is common
in schools generally and the course of instruction in
the different departments, including the English Ian
guage, the classics, and mathematics, is thorough
and extensive. The French department will con
tnue to enjoy the very valuable services of Professor
De Louttee.
Pupils designing to enter the institution in Septem-
Der, can be received Immediately, if desirable into
the family Of the principal The situation is well
known for its heallhfulness, both during the sum-
mer season and throughout the year.
References can be given if desired, to gentlemen
in the cities of the District, in Virginia, Maryland,
and numerous other States, whose sons have been
educated at this institution during the eight years of
its existence.
Further particulars will he communicated on APP
pcatioa to the subscriber, Theological Seminary p
o., Fairfax county, Virginia.
GEORGE A. SMITH, Principal.
July %, l646-d2wclawtScptl
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Fresh spring and Summer Dry Goods.
Is. III. RICHARDSON a CO.,

ID * U.s.
Dealers "a Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, No. 22J
Baltimore street, baltimore,
HAVE now on hand large and well-selected
II stock Of fancy and staple goods, TO which they
respectfully invite the attention OF purchasers viz
CLOTHS AND CASSIMERES.
American, French, and English broadcloths Of a
colors, common TO superhne
Plain black and fancy single and mled eassi-
meres of the best French, English, and American
fabrics.
SUMMER CoATINGs AND PANT STUFFs
Silk warp and all wool, drab de eta, foreign and
domestic tweeds, plain, twllled, and Grape summer
cloths, croaiin coatinss, linen chucks, super and
common linen drillings, brown linens, gambroons
&c.
VESTINGS.
Plain black, figured, and striped satin cashmere
cashmerette, silk and Marseilles yestings.
TAILoRS' TRIMMINGS.
Silk, worsted, and alpaca serges, canvass, pad
dings, sewing silks, twist, patent threads, buttons
colored eambries, selicia, &c.
COTTON PANTALooN sTUFFs.
Cases plain blue and fancy cotton drills crankies
dinims, Mexican mixtures, Nankins, &c.
PRINTS.
SO cases new-style prints, comprising endless
variety,
DRESS GOODS.
New-sty!e mousseline de LANES, bereges balzarnes
painted lawns, organdies alpaeas, French ehintzes
domestic ginghamsi Bingham lawns, lustring and
gro de sole silks.
WHITE GOODS.
White cambrics, jaconets, lace muslin book
null, and Swiss musns, &c.
SHAWLS.
New-style cashmere d'cose turkeri mousseline de
laine; plain and embroidered Thibet together with
splendid assortment Of white, scarlet orange, and
mode eolored Grape shawls Of our own importation
HOSIERY AND GLOVES.
900 doz. assorted silk, worsed, and cotton hose
and gloves.
LINENS-LlNENS.
Irish linens, 54, Ga, ga, l0-4, and 1874; Barnsley
sheetngs, Russia and bird-eye diapers, napkins
bleached and brown linen table cloths; white, black
and brown hollands, canvass, and burlaps.
W0oLLEN GOODS.
Satnets, linseys, Kentucky jeans, kerseys, fan
nels, DC.
DOM ESTlC GOODS
"a, 10, A., and 5-4 black and brown muslins
large assortment Of plain and twied Osnaburgs
plaid cottons, chucks and cotton yarns, all at taet0s
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 they produced, to which we ask the
attention Of all punctual dealers.
Baltimore, March Ally
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$4,000.

$4,000.
ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY,
Class "a, for 1896
To be drawn at Alexandra, d. c., on Saturday,
the 18th Of August, 1886
SPLENDID PRIZES.
prize Of $4,000 prize Of s3,255
/ do 10000 do 1900
l do 5000 do 1900
81 ,900!-sl ,S0U-sl ,700-sl 500
10 prizes OF 81 500, &c.
Is drawn numbers out of 70.
Tickets sl0--halves S5-quarters 50 so.
Certificates Of packages Of 26 whole tickets $3.50 90
Do do PC half do 60 90
Do do &c quarter do 30 90
Orders for tickets and shares and certificates of
packages in the above splendid lotteries will receive
the most prompt attention, and official account Of
each drawing sent Immediately after it is over, to all
who order from US. Address
J. G. GREGORY & CO.,
Managers,
July 22-d&cpiftd Washington, ID. C..
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BOARDING.

MI RS. NJ. GRIM, IU5 Walnut street, (between
1Nl 4th and 5th,) Philadelphia, having connected
with her old establishment the large and commodi-
Gus house adjoining, is now prepared to accommo-
date an additional number Of genteel boarders. She
has several large and airy apartments for families,
travellers, and others.
Warm and cold baths are attached to the house,
and every attention paid by herself and walters.
The situation is central Terms moderate.
June l9=eolm
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TNHE Probe.-To those who are able and will
Il ling to aid long afflicted family, three Of whom
are now under medical treatment, and who lost Their
all at the great FIRE in Piusburg, this valuable book
is offered for sale at all the book stores on the ave
nue., and by the author, at the Exchange hotel Inn
medately needed, il is hoped the benevolent will
purchase without delay. Refers to Hon. ID. Viii
mot, M. c., and Hon. s. r. Hobbie, First Asss-
tant Postmaster General.
Washington, June "a
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BEAUTIFUL RESIDENCE FOR SALE.

THE subscriber will sell ht private sale, that
IL beautiful residence on the heights Of George
town. at the north termination Of Congress street.
This properly is too we'll known TO persons in the
neighhorhOod TO require description. But TO induce
non-residents to view it, would state that the build
ings are of the most durable and complete finish,
very commodious, and possessing great advantages
for gentleman Of easy fortune, who wishes to re-
tire from the hustle and noise Of the town or city
There are attached 10 the part now offered for sale
about ton acres Of land; but if desired, 80 or 81
acres more might DO bought with the property. The
buildings contain eleven rooms altogether Few
places exceed this property for salubrty Of air. and
for the many advantages connected with IL As i
is presumed that any one wishing 10 purchase would
view the property, II is not deemed necessary to
give more particular description. This property
was the residence of the Hon. John G. Calhoun
while he was Secretary of War. The subscriber
will receive proposals for this property and will
show it to any desiring to see it. As II is with
out the limits of Georgetown, it is free from any
other than county tax, which is very nconsidera
BILE. b. MACKALL.
June l9-eod2w
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NOTICE,

INVITCE,
I N 1880, the last will of Thomas Pentecost was
l. admitted to record in Dnwiddie county, in the
State Of Virginia. He left his estate to his wife
Mary Pentecost, during her life, and at her death to
be equally divided between his brother William
(who it is known to the subscriber lately died in
Georgia,) and the testator's three sisters, Nancy
Jackson, Elizabeth st. John, and Martha Dals
In May last Mary Pentecost died. At the request
civilian Pentecost in his lifetime, and of his sor
since his fathers death, have taken charge of the
estate of Thomas Pentecost Any one knowing
where either of the sisters resides, or if dead, wht
is entitled to her estate, will greatly oblge by giving
me the information.
r. r. COLLIER,
Petersburg, Va
INV 05-2taudw
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VIRGINIA LAND 0FFIcE, June 20, 1886.
N conformity to an act, entitled, IAN act to re-
duee into act the several acts concerning es.
cheators," passed the 9th day Of January, 1873,
do hereby make known TO all whom IL may con-
Germ, that appears, by certificate Of the escheator
Of the county Of Charles City, dated the 9th day
Of May, lS45, and received into the land Office on
the 3Oth day of May, ls45, that. by an inquest held
on the 10Th day Of April, ls45, tract Of land
tanning one hundred and sixty-fve and half acres
Crew, jr. died seized, has escheated TO this CON-
monwealth; and by inquisiton held on the said 10Th
April lS45, it also appears that other tract OF
land, containing FIVE hundred and twenty acres, in
the said county Of Charles City, of which John
Crew gent, died seized, has escheated to this com.
monwealth.
s. H. PARKER, Reg. Land Office.
June l3-law6w
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A CARD-The subscriber has in store an cx-
"A tensive and well-assorted stock of dry goods
which he will offer at very reduced prices, wishing
to reduce stock preparatory to laying in fall sup
plies. :.
On hand, large lot Of Brussels three-ply and in.
grain cerpetings, with rugs to match, to which he
especially invites the attention Of members of Con-
gress and others wishing to supply themselves, as
he from this time will close them out at cost.
July 81 X. ESTEP.
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g ANDERSON'S FRANKLIN HOUSE,
- Chestnut street, between Sd and 4th,

SANDERSON'S FRANKLIN HOUSE,
- Chestnut street, between Sd and 4th,
Philadelphia.---The subscriber having purchased
of the Messrs. Sandersons the lease, furniture and
fixtures of this popular and central hotel desires to
inform his friends and the public that it will be re-
opened for their reception on the lst day Of July
next having been, during the recess greatly enlarged
thoroughly renovated and furnished. There has
been added a very large and convenient dining
saloon for gentlemen, private ordinary for ladies'
several new parlors and commodious chambers,
with other important improvements, which will
greatly conduce to the comfort and convenience of
vsitc-s. .....r.
The catering and culinary departments will be ex-
clusively under the control Of Mr.. JAMES M.
SANDERSoN, whose ability to manage that por-
ton Of the establishment it lie well known, is I'M
surpassed in this country. The celebrated "Chof
de Cuisine" Peetier is also retained, together with
numerous corps Of capable and obligng assistants;
and the undersigned pledges himself that nothing
shall be wanting on his part TO make the Franklin
the me plus ura Of comfort, convenience and good
eating.
July 6-3m DANIEL X. MINOR.
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John EARLE, Jr., 81 CO., Merchant
j TailOrs, No. 40, washington street

y Tai1Ors, No. 40, Washington 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, cassimeres, and other goods
which they are prepared to make up in their usua
superior style, at short notice, and very low prices
and forward to any part Of the United States. The
attention of
and gentlemen in the employ of government, is par,
ticuarly invited, to many Of whom they 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
Ch De Selding, No. H. Todd's Buildings, Penn. ~
Washington, ID. c.,
heir agent, who is duly authorized to receive
payments and orders, which will be promptly at.
tended to. Nov. I-3tawt
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A rare chance for printers.

rare chance for printers.
TNHE publisher and proprietor of one of the most
Il fourshing weekly papers in Indiana, owing
TO i'll health, offers for sale his entire office, with all
the business appertaining to ii. The advertising
patronage and job werk of the Office is inferior to
no office of its size The paper is democratic in pol
tcs, and can be made the leading organ and the
most profitable paper, from its location Of any paper
in the State. II will be sold at a great sacrifice, as
the present proprietor is compelled to relnquish
business. ..'
Fer further particulars apply at the "Union" Of.
fee.
July 27-2w
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100000!

ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY,
Glass 80, for 1896
To be drawn at Alexandra, d. c., on Saturday,
the 22d of August, 1876.
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BY william Marshall.

CARRIAGES, carriages, carriages, at
~ private sale.---I have in store first rate
assortment Of carriages, which will be sold at auc-
ton prices, and warranted They are built by some
Of the best manufacturers in this country, and for
neatness STYLE and durability, cannot be surpassed
viz N'. ..'. ~ ~.
Large square carriages, for four and six persons
Close Rockaway and Clarence carriages.
Light Rockaways, for two and four persons.
Buggies, with and without tops. 'Fte.
Failing and stsnding-top Rockaways, &c, with a
large assortment Of single and double harness. sad
dies, brides, &c.
. VIM. MARSHALL,
Auction and commission store
Pennsylyania avenue, between 9Th and 10Th streets
July 27-d