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PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT
OF THE
COLUMBIAN COLLEGE,, D. !,

e., ~.
In this School pupils are fitted for admrtance
to the College classes, or for other Objects
Students who are unprepared for entering par
ticnlar class, may here pursue the requisite stu
dies while those who are not designed for pro-
fesson can select such branches as will suit their
objects in life.
Mr.. Thomas w. Tobey, gentleman who is
amply qualified, having passed through collie
giate course, and been engaged for several years
in the business ofinstruction, will have charge of
the school. His whole time and energies will be
devoted to its interests, and it is hoped it will
thus be rendered worthy Of extensive patronage.
This school will be under the constant superin-
tendence Of the Faculty Of the College.
COURSE OF 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, Soph0cles' Greek
Grammar and Exercises, Latin Reader, Cesar,
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 aRARTER.
Reading, Writing, and Elementary Arith-
metic $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 90
Latin and Greek Classics 10 90
Pupils who board and have a 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. |, 1916. jan lin
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MIR. GOODMAN,

Manufacturer and Inserter Of ArGfcial Teeth.
A RTIFICIAL TEETH inserted from one to an
II entire SET upon the late improved method, and
also upon the atmospheric principle and IN the most
superior manner. On fine Gold Plate from 81 to
six dollars on Silver from So 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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CO AL! GOA IL!

NTOW is the time Just arrived and now landing
IN small vessel load (90 tons) of Coal, Gan
thracte) from Philadelphia. Those in want of a
COED 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, on 7th street,
near Centre Market-where all kinds of Lumber,
with Lime, Cement, and Calcned Plaster, may be
had cheap for cash or short credit.
JOHN PURDY.
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OLIVER WHITTLEsEY, ,

DEALER in Paints, Oils. Glass, &C., q. street.
~ Todd's Buildings, Washington, d. O., has just
received from the original inventors and sole manu-
iacturefs, large supply Of the genuine
DOric Lamp.
This Lamp is simple in IT'S construction, easily
trimmed, and will give light equal 10 twenty
sperm candles, at a cost of one cent an hour.
It's superiority TO other lamps consists IN The iol.
lowing advantages there is no brass or other metal
that corrodes which comes in contact with the huid
the external and internal drauehts 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
ed by wind or currents of air, than any other lamp
Also, other improved Pine Oil Lamps, Hall
Lamps and Lanterns, and dealer in Astral and So.
lar Shades, Chmnies and Lamp Glasses of all
kinds, Lamp Wick, Pure Sperm Oil, NJ. b. Dyott'.
& Gould 'ilass Fount Pine Oil Lamp: all Of
which offered at wholesale and retail, at the
b,cest prices for cash.
N. B.-Direciions to be Observed 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 cone must be next taken off, and the
cone may be used for stand to set the lamp on
while trimming-after which the wick-holder is
taken out and the wick raised above the tube suffi.
cient to cut off the black or crused edge which
should he done with sharp pair of scissors--the
wick-holder is then returned to its place, and the
wick should be perfectly even with tho top of the
tube--fill the Lamp, replace the cone and button,
and it is ready for use.
OjrTo avoid accidents, the Lamp should never
be filled while burning. feb 5-H
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A CARD.-I'he undersigned begs leave to ten
u der his thanks to the citizens Of this com
munty 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 will 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 meeduI being at all times accepta-
BILE, and at this time peculiarly indispensable.
A. GREEN,
ian 90 Auction and Commission Merchant
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FREE EXHIBITION.

nLUMBE NATIONAL DAGUERREAN
GALLERY, and Photographic DepOts es-
tablished in l640, and awarded the Medal, four
first Premiums, and two highest honors by the In
shtutes Of Massachusetts, New York, and Penn
yvania, respectively, for the most beautiful col
hibited.
Concert Hall, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing
ton city.
205 Baltimorestreet, Baltimore, adjoining Camp
bells Jewelry store.
Sycamore street, Petersburg, Virginia.
PSI Broadway, New York
rs Court street, Boston.
1876 Chesnut street, Philadelphia.
l76 Main street, Cincinnati
449 Main street, Louisville, Kentucky.
l3 Main street, Lexington, do
Corner 4th and Chestnut streets, st. Louis, and
Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
Portraits taken in any weather, in exquisite STYLE
Apparatus, instructions, and all materials furnished
dec III 6m p eE
CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL.
CHARLES CALVERT, JR., CABINET AND
| CHAIR AL.aNrUE.aCT CTURER, Corner Of PENN
sglpania avenue, and 18th street, Washington City,
Ventian Blinds made to order. All lwork executed
punctualy, and in the most workmanlike manner.
Funerals attended at the shortest notice, and on
reasonable terms.
i ne SuDSCrlDer uldHkiul loI Pdot idfol HO HAS
received respectfully asks for continuation off
same he is always prepared to execute any work
in the above line.
Old Furniture repaired and vanished, also taken
in exchange for new. nov Sly g. Z.
n c. BEVERIDGE'S CHEAP TAILORING
y. EST.aBTISHJMENT,P Pennsylvania auenue, OPP
posiie Coema's Hotel, Washington city, is prepared
to make up Clothing of every description in the
most modern style and at the shortest notice, and
not surpassed in workmanship by any establishment
in the city. The following prices have been adopt
ed to suit the times
Making and trimming Goats, best style, $8 so
Do. do. Pants do 9 90
Do do. Vests do. Is
Making Goats without trimmings 6 90
Do. Pants do. do, / 25
Do. Vests do. do. l 25
All work warranted to fit in superior style.
@. G. b. having practical knowledge, and long
experience in the above profession, will readily
company Gentlemen to select such Cloths in dry
goods stores as they may desire.
Gentlemen's Garments cleaned in a very supe-
rior style.
N. B-Gentlemen and children's clothing cut to
order in the most fashionable style and SO arranged
that there can be no mistake in making them up.
dec 23-tf
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LOAN FUND LIFE INSU-
RANCE SOCIETY OF LONDON.
Empowered by act Of Parliament.
Capital $500 900 sterling, or 5000

Empowered by act OF Parliament.
Capital $500 900 Sterling, or Z, 100000
Dollars.
GENERAL AGENT FOR THE UNITED STATES,
j. LEANDER STARR, No. IA Wall st. N. York.
TNHE rates of this Society as low as those OF
Il the American companies, and lower than the
scale adopted by many London offices. Loans
granted to the extent of two-thirds the amount OF
premium paid, after the lapse OF 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, winch
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 profits and
the facilities afforded by their loan department-be-
fore deciding to insure elsewhere.
Pamphlets containing the last Annual Report and
the Socety's Rates. together with blanA forms and
the fullest information, may be obtained upon aPpll-
cation to any Agent Sub-Agent
QT References of the highest character in the
United States given to applicants, # required as to
the standing, wealth, and security OF the above in
stitution.
+. l. & A. THO. SMITH, Agents.
Office on street, near the Treasury Depart'nt.
feb 8--tf
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WASHINGTON AGENCY
OF THE

Etna Fire Insurance Company, Of Hart
ford, Connecticut.
A PPLICATION for insurance, or the renewal
IN of policies, and all business connected with
the Office may be made to the subscriber, agent OF
the Company for the District of Columbia, and vi
cini,y, with full power to receive and issue policies
on terms favorable as any other office.
ID. A. HALL, Agent
Washington, lst April 1916.
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j. n. HANSON,
H street, First Ward, Washington.

Mrs. j. c. WHITE: Dear Madam,--H affords me
hearth 1t satisfaction to lay before the public the BEN
eft / received from yeur Compound Srup of Wild
Cherry and Sarssparila. l 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 Sarsaparila. 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. Redeem, First Ward, Washington.
Lewis Clephane, Tenn. avenue between 9th and
10th streets.
Refer To
Mrs. Lucinda O'Farrell Dove, street. between
l lth and 18th streets.
Edward Francis King street, Alexandra, d. G.
Price ST. per bottle, or $40 per dozen For sale
by j. O. WHITE, Ninth street,
feb l4-2awly Between d and E streets.
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TNHE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY
/ CLAY, BY Calvin Cotton, .4uthor of "Jt

TNBE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY
/ CLAY, BY Calvin Cotton, .author Of CIV
Mus Tracts" E" -Four Years IN Great Britain" DC
The work consists of two volumes octave, 5O4 pages
in each and is embellished with two engravings
Its mechanical execution is in the best style Of ee-
giant literature The price of the work is as follows
In fine muslin binding 50 90
Do do do gilt edge and side s 90
In sheep, extra, library style 5 90
In calf, super extra gilt 6 so
In Turkey morocco, super extra gilt so
The publishers would state that booksellers are
furnished with the work only at the subscription
price; and hence all who subscribe when the agent
makes his applications will probably get the work
cheaper than by purchasing from the booksellers.
r. FARNHAM, Agent for the Publishers,
Corner Of lIth street and Pennsylvania avenue.
april LIFT.
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DRIME ROLL BUTTER
i bbls. primo Roll Butter
200 Venson Hams
500 bbls. and half bbls. Seneca Mills Flour
we shall be in daily receipt Of fresh Virginia
Roll Butter, which will be sold to the trade low.
Il. PICKRELL a. CO.
feb T--tf Water street, Georgetown
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United states Agency and NOtarial Of
flee. established in 1S43.

TDMUND F. BROWN, Attorney and .9gent for
II 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, PATENTS, LANDS, PosT
OFFICE AND OTHER CoNTRAcTs, &C., Fstreet near
l4h street, Seventeen doors East Of the Treasury De-
partment, Washington City, ID. c.
I5 Letters must be post paid
feb 6--law6m.
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If we countenance establishments in ex-
tending and perpetuating the commerce in
ardent spirits, are we not parlakers in other
mems sins
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NTUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM
IW PANY OF THE CITY OF NEW
YORK-MORRIS ROBINSON, President. Hav-
ing been appointed agent for tho above named in
sti,ution, am prepared to receive applications for
insurance on life for or more 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 it is only neces-
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 on 7h street, inn
mediatey opposite the National Ineligencer office.
C.. S. FOWLER, Agent.
feb 24-3tawtf ...#
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Girls, marry not profane man, because
the depravity Of his heart Will corrupt your
children and embtter your life.
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you assist man in cheating another,
do not be surprised if he cheats you in turn
the first opportunity.
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USEFUL MISCELL ANY.
"Like the landscape to the view,
Ever charming, ever new:n

A HusBAND-A lady, who had lost a
beloved child, was SO oppressed with grief
that,she even secluded herself from the So
ciety of her own family, and kept herself
locked in her chamber; but was at length
prevailed on by her husband to come down
stairs, and to take walk in the garden
While there, she stopped to pluck flower;
but her husband appeared as though he
would hinder her. She plaintively said,
" What deny flower y He replied,
" You have denied God your flower, and
surely you ought not to think il hard IN me
to deny you mine"
1T is said the lady suitably felt the gentle
reproof, and had reason to say, "A word
spoken in season, how good IS It
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None is greater selt-tormentor than a
malicious and revengeful man, who turns
the poison of his own temper in upon him.
SELF
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DLEAsANT and well furnished apart
L ments may be h.d s' Mis-. 0URI.EY,s, on y
sNsr', nss' ~ isby "
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FORCE OF HABIT Hudson, the teacher
Of Reynolds, had but one position for all
his portraits-the hand in the waistcoat and
the hat under the arm. And an odd story
is told of Reynolds at the outset of his ca
reer. Having to paint the likeness of gen.
tleman who insisted on his hat being placed
where he was used to carry it--upon his
head--Reynolds demurred at so unusual a
demand; but his employer was resolute,
and he was forced to comply. The portrait
was painted accordingly, with the hat on
the wearer's head, but, when the picture
was sent home, there was. discovered, to the
amazement Of all parties, another hat, in the
old place, under the arm.
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A NTHRACITE 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. g. Coleman's, or at the yard,
near the Long Bridge
f"H S-tf JOHN PETTIBONE.
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rTNHE keeps constantly on handagood
Il assortment Of Hardware, including hokou
,oare, Wood Ware, Brushes, BASKETS, Jap Tin Ware,
Door Mats and large collection Of Miscellaneous
Goods TO which he invites the attention of pur
chsscrs, believing that he can and does sell as low
as any other house in the city.
= Jan3l--n tE GEO. SAVAGE.
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Compound Sirup Of WILD
Wv CHERRY. .SarSapariIla. and other

WHITES Compound Sirup Of WILD
w 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-
tion has been induced by many of those who have
experienced its salutary operation to offer it to the
public, under the full conviction that the timely use
of this comp und will avert the fatal termination of
many cases.
The preparer adds to this notice the certificates of
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 Sarsaparilla, prepared by Mrs. ].
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.
]. X. HANSON,
. H ctreot Fret WorJ Wagb;potc,, s
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THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE IN
SURANCE COMPANY;

Office No. IL, Wall street, New York.
THIS Company continue to insure LIVES ON
| LY upon the most favorable terms, and at the
lowest rates Of premiums. The annual premium,
if over $50, may be paid one-fourth in cash and
threefourhs in secured note, payable in one year,
with six per cent interest," subject to assessments,
if frequired 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 will loan their scrip two-thirds its
amount or 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 5000. The company will pay an equi-
table rate for Life Policies, when they shall have
acquired a value. All claims on policies will be
paid within three months after proof of the death of
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 real estate, worth double the
amount loaned
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DIRECTORS. .G#
Rensselaer, Havens, Robert l.. Patterson,
Gnaume Merle, Seth Low,
Lewis G.. Grover, Charles s. Mackneu
VIM. A. F. Pentz, Thos. B. Segur,
VIM. M. Simpson, Marcus L. Ward.
Henry McFaran,
ROBERT L. PATTERSON, President
BENZ. e. MILLER, Secretary.
JOSEPH l. LORD Agent.
JAMES STEWART, M. D., No. 2, Bond st.,
Medical examiner.
Washington, ID. c.
JOSEPH G. LEWIS, Agent 7th street, nearly
opposite the Patriotic Bank
HARVEY LINDSLY, M. D., corner Of Al and
Z streets. Medical examiner feb 6--tf
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TooTHAcHE.-Put piece Of lime, about
the size of walnut, into quart bottle OF
water, with this rinse the mouth two or
three times a day, and clean the teeth, u.s.
ing this water every morning. If it taste
strong, dilute it, for it should be just strong
enough TO taste the lime, and no stronger.
was tormented with the toothache for
some weeks, till used this mixture, but
have never had it since.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-05-02
Mn. WEBSTER AT HOME.

The people Of the city of Boston gave Mr.. WEE
sTER handsome reception on his arrival at that
place, on Monday last from this city. Turning
out spontaneously, and assembling at the railroad
depot to the number Of several thousands, as soon
as it was announced that Mr.. WEBSTER had arrived
he was warmly greeted by the acclamations of his
fellow-citzens, and welcomed in a brief address
from the MAYOR, who congratulated him on the
evidences thus presented of the never-failng conf
dence and attachment of his constituents. TO this
address Mr.. WEBSTER made brief reply, of which
we find the following account in the Boston Journal
sHe thanked his felIowcizens for this manifestation Of
their 1t needed the fatteng and complimentary
address Of his honor the Mayor him that he not
entirely unwecome TO the citizens of Boston II enough
for him that he around him congatuaton in every fea
ture, welcome every eye He alluded very briefly, to the
charges which had been brought against him the House Of
his feow-citizens that although
they undoubtedly annoying, they had cost him
gle sleepless night Mr. W. then spoke of foreign rela
TONS He did consider that there Just for
alarm at the state of the county, although there might not be
much for congratulations With the evidences of prosperity
to be every where around there little fear but that
had the elements of and happiness among The
party in Congress he alluded bound together by
particular bond Of union which could make them powerful
resist the wishes of the country at large to maintain peaceful
relations and settle troubles with Great Britain
honest and The the country had fear in
the settlement of the Oregon question the worship and
blindness Of party He alluded band of men in Congress
deficient point of talent small in numbers who
governed by local nfuences-whose minds compre
hensive enough to take in the whole country vewwho
actuaed by certain great principles the general
adoption of which they believed would benefit the great
of the people, and who, when the time of trial came, would
be found the side of their country Mr. Webster conclud-
ed his address by thanking the people for the kindness always
extended TO him with liberal hand and sat down amid
the most enthusiastic cheering
A procession, numbering about thousand, then
formed, and Mr. WEBSTER escorted to the residence Of
JAMES w. PACE, Esq