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PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY.

PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY.
g HYATT, Agent for the Protection Insurance
~. Company of Hartford, Connecticut, offers to
insure houses, mills, factories barns and their con-
tents, and all other descriptions of insurabo proper
ty, against loss or damage by fire. The rates of
premium offered are low those of any other
similar institution, and every man has now an OPP
portuniy, for triaing sum, to protect himself
against the ravages Of this destructive element,
which often in single hour sweeps away the earn
ings Of many years
The course the Office pursue in transacting their
business, and in the adjustment and paying Of loss
es, is prompt and liberal.
For terms Of insurance, application may be made
TO the above named agent, at his Office, opposite
Browns Hotel, in the city Of Washington who is
authorized to issue policies to applicants without
delay.
D. w. CLARK, President.
w. CONNER, Secretary.
s. HYATT, Agent.
June sly
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HEWETT'S EXCELSIOR, and New York II
II Illustrated Times. Publisher, II. w. Hewett
Artist, T. III. Matteson. Editor, C. F. Hoffman.
The Excelsior, periodical miscellany of origin
al and selected matter, will be published once fort.
night at the Office, No Aston House, al l2l cents
per copy, or 50 per annum, IN advance. Each num-
Der Of the Excelsior will consist OF sixteen folio
pages elegantly printed, with the best type,
fine paper, and embeshed with engravings, pre-
pared expressly for this work; and further enriched
with choice piece of illuminated music and graph
ic Illustrations Of passing events; besides original
and selected architectural designs, alike Of an orna-
mental and useful character; which architectural de-
signs, with accompanying elter-press articles upon
this important branch of art, will form a prominent
and sterling feature Of the work.
In its reading department, besides reviews, tales,
sketches, essays, and general correspondence, the
Excelsior will keep up steady record Of the more
important events of the day, with editorial COM
mcnts upon such Of them an seem to claim particu-
ar attention. And, borrowing its name and spirit
from the aspiring motto and characteristic emblems
Of the Empire State" the Excelsior-while faith
fully illustrating the scenes and times through which
we are now passing-will ever aim onward and
higher, as an American Journal of tnste and opIn.
ion. af sssn
To PERIODICAL AeEsrs.--In order to obtain the
FIRST and best impressions Of this work, periodical
agents generally will forward their orders to the
publisher, or their agents, VIM. Taylor, w. H.
Graham, or Burgess, Stringer, e. Co., in this city,
at as early day as possible. ~
The holyday number of the Excelsior and New
York illustrated Times will be fair specimen Of
those which are to follow; and the publisher, conf.
dent that the style and spirit of the embellishments
will not be surpassed by any Of the festival publ
cations Of the approaching season, at ten times its
price, offers Il as holyday present at l2t cents.
Persons at distance, by enclosing one dollar free
Of postage, will be furnished with ten copies. All
letters or communications (by mail addressed to
this establishment, must be postpaid.
Dec l0--3taw4w b .-Hsa
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pI B l. Z s AND PRAYER BOOKS, richly
ID bound, Of all kinds and sizes, in coored calf
Turkey morocco, and few in fsncy-coored vel
vet.
London Bibles and Testaments. besuti6,l cd;.
ions, in great variety, imported direct, by
f. TAYLOR
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ITO PRINTEBs.-TYPE FOUNDRY AND
Il PRINTERS FURNISHING WARE

Il PRINTERS FURNISHING WARE
HOUSE-Tbe subscribers have opened a new
Type Foundry in the city Of New York, where
they are ready to supply orders to any extent, for
the most beautiful varieties of Job and fancy type
ink, paper, cases, galleys brass rule, steel column
rule, composing sticks, chases, and every article ne
cessary for printing Office.
The types, which are cut in imitation Of the Eng
lish are cast in new mouds, 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 viii buy FIVE times az
much type as their bills amount TO- may give the
above six months insertion in their papers.
COCKER0FT e. oVEREND,
No. So Ann street, New York.
Dee. l0-6m
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ELIxER OF CALIsAYA, bark

INHlS preparation is particularly recommended TO
Il persons of weak habit, and TO such as reside in
low situations, where the nervous system is in gen.
eral more or less relaxed The addition Of certain in
gradients has so completely disguised the taste Of
the bark, to render this eficacious remedy most
palasble cordial; thus peculiarly adapting II to con-
qucr that repugnance which most persons expert
ence after taking for some time bitter potions a. il
combines the greatest efficacy with highly agree
able favor. As preventive Of the sgue il has
superseded the use Of all other remedies, in such
parts Of the country as it is known. Prepared only
by J.. Milhau, No. 1873 Broadway, New York.
Price 81 per quart bottle.
Sole agents for the above, +. w. Dyott q Sons,
No. lag North I'd street, Philadelphia,
N. B. Each bottle has the written signature Of the
sole proprietor.
J. MILHAU.
Special depot at the bookstore Of Robert Farm
ham, corner Of Eleventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue, washington eityi also for sale by the most
principal druggists.
june
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LIN LAND oWNERS.--rhe subscriber, having
taken charge of the interests of several estates in
Kentucky, has removed to Frankfort, from Cul-
pepper county, Virginia. He tenders his services to
such persons have interests in lands in Kentuc-
ky which are likely to be lost for non-payment OF
taxes, or neglect in other respects. large por-
ton of these lands will be sold in January next
less redeemed before that time. Further delay may
be fatal to the interests Of the rightful owners
The subscriber will also attend to the collection
Of debts due in Kentucky, and has made arrange
ments for the recovery of claims for land or money
from the general government or State of Virginia,
and pledges himself to diligent and faithful dis
charge Of all trusts confded to him. Having been
actively engaged in business for several years. in
his native county of Cupeper, he refers to the
Judge and justices Of the courts the members Of the
bar, and the citizens generally, for any
which strangers may desire, that any business
placed in his hands will be attended to with prompt
ness and fidelity.
Letters should be addressed to him at Frankfort
Kentucky, and will be answered soon as re-
ceived.
If the owners of lands prefer to pay portion Of
them for their redemption, such arrangements may
probably be made as will be mutually satisfactory
He has made arrangements with Mr.. Thomas
Green Of Richmond, Va, for assistance in prose-
cutting claims upon the government, and for obtain
ing agencies generally. Reference is made to him;
also to Gen. Bernard Peyton and the Hon. John M.
Patton, all of said city, for further information re-
speeding the subscriber,
GEORGE MASON GREEN.
Frankfort Nov. lS45--Nov 25-2aw3m
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rT,HE GREAT REMEDY.-The most certain

THE GREAT REMEDY.-The most certain
i and pleasant cure for secret diseases is DR..
CULLEN'S Indian vegetable remedy. II is do
mestic preparation, entirely free from copaiva mer-
curry, or any other materials, combining in itself all
the requisite qualities to effect radical cure in few
days, (this is warranted, il used according to the
directions II acts first by purging off all irritating
matters in the system which aggravate the disease,
and at the same time upon the secretions, through
the medium of the blood, by which all vestiges Of
the disease removed. Certificates Of physicians
and others testfying to its good effects may be seen
by calling upon the agents. Wholesale and retail
by J. T. ROWLAND, 376, Market street, Philadel-
phia. t.s.ag ,.
Retail by II j. F. CALLAN,
x al Corner of Z and Seventh streets.
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II EFFERsoN's woRKS-CHEAP The com
plete edition, edited by Thomas Jsfferson Ran-
doph, IN four volumes, oetavo IN full leather bind
ing; price IS so. Published at twelve dollars ID
boards. For sale (three copies only by
~ 49, + TAYLOR.
Jan. 10
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rINHE subscriber, Intending TO resign business 10
Il few months 20 the younger branehet Oh her
familyD Is anxious to dispose Of her present stock
OF rich goods previous to retiring and will sell her
very splendid stock Of rich dinner, dessert, tea
and toilet sets, rieh.yases, &c., dc, at isS prices
han they DC Imported for.
Persons wishing TO supply themselves with china
and glass, will find very large and we'll selected
assortment al prices much belotS The usual rates.
SARAH TYNDALE,
2l9 Chestnut street.
Philadelphia
Dec l9-2aw2m
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MINERAL WATER, -Forty-cigh, dozen
ItI Congress water, just received direct from the
spring
Havana cigars ofvsrious brands, and of fine quail
ity
Fresh salad oil
Genuine London mustard
Do African pepper
Cooper's isingl'ss for making ieIlies, &c.
Soda water from the fountain during the winter
season
Bedford water in half barrels.
Jan 1875 Near Rrown,s ho,ol
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Jan, II
A MEXICAN HISTORY, BIOGRAPHY, AND

A MEXICAN HISTORY, BIOGRAPHY, AND
n DIPL0MACY.--His,ory Of Massachusetn
by Hutchinson, History Of New York by Smith,
Q vols,i History Of Virginia by Smith, vols.; His
tory Of Vermont by Thompsoni History Of Mary
land by, Boymspj History Of Pennsylvania by
Proud, . vols, History Of Surth, Carolina by Nv.
tin, vols with histories Of almost all The Siats IA
the Union; Madison Papers, 8 vols I; Jedersons
works, vols Wilkinson's Memoirs, vols;
Sparks's Writings Of Washington, ~ vols. Spsros
Writings Of Franklin, 10 vols Marshalis Wash
ington in vols; Marshall's Washington in vols
Holiness American Annals, vols. Biography Of
the Signers Of the Declaration Of Independence in
9 vols, very scarcei Lives Of John Jay,a vols !;
Fisher Ames Gouverncur Morris, 3 vols, Wins
Life Of Patrick Henryj Wbeatons Life Of Plnck,
ney; Srarks's Life Of Washington Sparkss Life Of
Franklin, With the biographies Of great many Other
American WORTHLESS, Sparks's Diplomatic Correspond;
enee, ~ vols, continued by State Department In
vols; Elliott's Diplomatic Code in vols with
every diplomatic and executive paper ever published
by our government. For sale by
GEORGE TEMPLEMAN,
near the corner Of Al street.
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ELEGANT AND EXTENSIVE
m PROPERTY FOR SALE--The late
iii residence Of MIR. Armheld, on Prince

brick, built of the best materials, hand
somely finished, and well arranged for comfort and
convenience; contains Is rooms most Of them large
and airy, and has wide hall through the centre.
Out-houses Of brick, also covered with metal con-
sisting, in one range, of wood and wash-houses
cistern above ground, two bathing and two dressing
rooms. On the opposite wing, a fine greenhouse;
servants.
The fower-gardens extend from Patrick to Hen
ry streets. The vegetable garden is large and pro-
ductive. a@,8
Il is considered, by many, the handsomest and
most desirable residence in the District.
twill be sold low, and on accommodating terms,
on application to
VIM. d. MUTT,
AT the Treasury Department.
Oct. g9--lwdteotf t" &-E
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a
TN w. & r. C. SMITH, Wolf stree Alexan.
i dria, d. c., Machinsts, Iron, Brass, and Bel
Founders, manufacture
High and low pressure steam engines and boilers
Machinery, iron castings, brass castings.
Wrought iron work Of every description.
Bells for churches, town, FIRE, and other purposes
from 10 pounds to 5000 pounds weight, and fin.
tone. t r".
Ornamental railing for areas, cemetery lots, &C.
both Of cast and wrought iron, and Of great variety
of patterns. n
They arc prepared to execute orders in the best
manner, with prompmess, and at low rates as
can be done by any other establishment in the
country. "n'
Communications by mail or otherwise, will meet
with immediate attention.
:. T.W d. R. C. Smith have at all times for sale
plow castings, of a variety Of approved patterns.
Horse powers and threading machines.
Corn shelters and fan castings.
Soda pumps.
Letter copying presses. ".
Cast iron pumps for wells, cistcrns &c.
Spout ends, turn buckles, sash weights.
Crate fronts, mantel plates.
Rails for sliding dooors, and variety ofother ar.
Cast iron window stills, being better and cheap.
or article than stone,
Fine brick made from an imported FIRE clay.
Feb 4--ly
" KERSEY'S BOARDING HOUSE, three
Il. doors west of the "Unionn Ofice.-I bee
leave TO inform the ladies' and gentlemen of Wash
ington, that | am ready to receive gentlemen to
board. Breakfast and dinner at So so per week.
Rooms, if wanted. French dishes to be had at
he shortest notice, hot cold. Soups from IL till
Cookbook.
COUGHS AND CoLDS.--Thompson' Syrup
" of tas and wood naptha.
Wistar's celebrated cough lozengos
Sherman's do do do
Petcrss do do do
Thompsons life preservcr
Hence's horehound candy
Brackenridge's liverwort candy
DIR. Physics pectoral syrup
All the above valuable remedies may be had at
}, F. Cellans drug store, opposite the post Office.
Jan. 17--5t
w ISTAR'S COUGH LoZENGES, prepared
w ut Giman's drug store, Pennsylvania ave-
ozenges cannot be too strongly rec
commended to public attention the safest and most
efsctual remedy for coughs. Public speakers
should always have box with them. They will
any obstruction Of the throat, and make the
voice clear and melodious They are manufactured
by the subscriber with great care Price Is cents
per box. A liberal discount made 10 druggists and
others dealing in the article.
H. ID. GILMAN, druggist
Jan l3-a Between 9Th and 7th street.
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Two THE LADlES,--The subscriber has Just
received few Of Mrs Betu's utero abdominal
supporters, which will be sold atmuch less than the
original price, by
2. d. GILMAN,
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STONE FOR DRY DOCK.
NAVY AeEsr's orFIcE,

NAV hGEkT 3 OFTICE,
NEw YoRK, January IL, 1886.
GEsBrD PROPOSALS, endorsed " Proposals
- for Stone for Dry Dock" will be received at
this office until Monday, the 10Th day of March
next, for furnishing and delivering at the navy
lowing dimensions and quantities nearly:
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DERSoNS. suffering with tooth-oche will have Il
i cured in one minute by applying Wheeler
Teaberry Tooth Wash and still have the tooth pro-
tectcd from all decay. Soreness OF the gums is al
cured by il. Softness Of the gums is cured; and
bleeding Of the gums is entirely stopped. The teeth
gums, and mouth, are always kept pleasantly and in
the best state Of health, by its use.
Il cured tooth ache and soreness of the gums for
her.
JULIANNE CUTHERAL.
II cured tooth-ache in his family. -.
FRAS. PROVOST.
Soreness Of the gums Of several years duration
was cured by it for her. g..
MARY SULLIVAN.
1t cured scurf and ulcer of the gums for him.
.... M. CANISTER.
Sold by Fish & Co., Nos. ] and g Browns Ho-
tel. principal Office for the United States No. s.
Chestnut street, Philadephia.)
Dec 24-ly
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nOUBLE-ACTION HARPS.--J. F. BRowSr
~ begs to inform his friends, the elite of musical
taste and admirers of this beautiful instrument, tina.
he will visit Washington city the third week OF this
month, with an elegant assortment of harps, and
will be happy to attend any fav@s for repairs, &C.
Communications may be sent to W. Fischer's, Sta.
tiones's Hail. Penn. Avenue.
.,a l.a j. +. BROWNE
Maker apd importer Of hafps, DC, sSi Broad
way, New York. Dec 4-eo3w
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RoWAND'S MAGIC LOTION.

gs ROWAND'S MAGIC LOTION. LIZ
IN asserting that the abovenamed preparation,
within from three TO Eve minutes, affords relief
in pleurisy, quinzy, tooth-ache, nervous ACHE
and neuralgia pains generally the proprietor is JUS
tifee by multitude Of astonishing facts. -.
Rheumatism also yields to this remedy, and
Group, in its early (and only curablc) stages may
be overcome in few moments.
Prepared solely by Jos. T. Rowand, No. 376,
Market street, Philadelphia, where j. may be had
at wholesale and retail. "'
II may also he had Of his agents throughout the
United States. a
Price so cents per bottle. .. ........... .tsi
For sale by a.. t........
J. F. CALLAN,
Dec 26--dlm Corner Z and 9TH streets
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nR. DYorT's SIXTEEN STANDARDS.
L. IT, w Dvott M ID. sole proprietor.

Remember these the forty years tested medi-
cinal preparations. In the contents Of each modi-
cine chest will be found remedy for every disease
which the human body ia subject to. Its for these,
and for these only that we hold ourselves accounts
bic for the performance Of that for which they are
set forth.
For further particulars, see Dyott's Oracle OF
Health, copies Of which can be had gratis by APP
plying at the Office, No. 1872 North Second street,
Philadelphia or Of such persons as keep the above
medicines for sale. Each article TO be had separate.
Special depot at the book store Of Robert
Farnham, corner Of llth and Penn, avenue,
Washington city, also for sale by the most prinei
pal druggists.
June
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CARPET HALL AMP PEPoT, PHtLabEF

CARPET HALL AND DEPOT, PtttLAbEt
PHIh. 49,,
OARPET1NGS floor furniture, silk and carriage
~ oil cloths, mattings, and window shades.
House-keepers "attcntioni"
100 pieces Brussels and Wilton carpetngs
500 do super three ply imperial and ingram
do
1000 do medium and fine ingram do
500 do ventian and damask, assorted widths
500 do hemp, cotton and rag carpets
500 do Nankin, Canton and Spaniah mating
100 do druggets and woollen floor cloths
100 do furniture oil cloths, "a to 6-4 wide
1000 yards floor oil cloths, from | to 8 yards
10 vide ~.
600 transpa rent oiled window shades, Italian
moonlight and landscape views
1000 New England patent blinds
100 bales alicant mats, assorted sizes
200 do MANILA and jute mats .... ... Ia
500 Wilton, Brussels and tufied hearth rugs
5 cases embroidered Partisan muslin curtains
do worsted carpet binding
500 dozen brass stair-rods ar a.. as
S cases embroidered cloth and worsted piano
and table covers
This mammoth stock, laid in for cash. comprising
every variety of pattern, will he sold wholesale and
retail, at the warehouses, Is and 20 north Second
street. up stairs, at five per cent advance for cash
city acceptanccs, with interest added.
J. SIDNEY JONES.
JAN 26-Iv saaW 5UE@ag 'sI Is 4tla.Es 5s4.R 4sf
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WORTHINGTON G.. SNETHEN,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
~

States and in several courts Of the District Of Coum.
bia and prosecutes all manner of claims against the
United States either before Congress or the differ
ent departments Of the government
Dec. 20-lydsw ..
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RErEREsCEs.

Gen. Sam Houston, Texas "
Col. Thomas w. Ward, Commissioner General
Land Office, Austin, Texas.
Gen. Memucan Hunt, Galveston, Texas.
VIM. w. Swain, esq, attorney and counsellor at
law, Houston, Texas.
J. II. Brewer, esq, Texas consul, New York.
5. +. Andrews, esq, attorney at law, Boston,
MnssacuuseltA.
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A UCTiON GOODS, AUCTION GOODS,
IA AUCTION GOODS This morning will be
opened, at the Baltimore Cash Store from the suc-
ton sale Of Manard g. Hutton, importers Of French
goods, of New York, an extensive assortment Of
French and other goods, which We name below, viz:
10 pieces of Tartan Plaids for ladies' dresses-all
the rage in New York, Philadelphia, and Bal
umore
Is pieces Tartan Plaids, silk and wool, for ladies'
dresses
20 do new style Cashmere and Muslin
AZ do super French, some patterns Of entirely
different styles from any ever offered
before n
10 do silk embroidered Cashmere d'EeoSse
so do super French Merino, OF scarce colors
80 do French Bombasin
% do black Alpacas, Of various qualities, part
very superior
80 do beautiful style Eahston Ginghams
~ do twilled do do very
desirable article
In Veipefs and Silks.
10 pieces plain black and blue-black silks
20 do ~ and ef-ineh striped black silks, Of
beautiful styles
III do super watered do do
so do colored silks, Of all eolors and quality
some very rich and Of the newest
styles
10. do black and bue.black silk yelyets foI
dresses and mantillas
2 do Mazarn blue silk yelyels
2 do moreen do
do crimson do
2 do green DO
2 do royal purple do
nm = ~ - = a
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Jan. 19-1sw2m fe
The Intelligencer, ID. c.; Pennsylvania, Penn
Republican and Sun, Baltimore; Enquirer, Rich.
mond, Va, will please copy, and send bill to navy
agent, New York.
Jan. 10. .,
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Jan. 10
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-16
sTaUNToN, WA) THURSDAY, July 1S, 1s4s

From this time found it impossible to leave the
residence of Don Emanuel. His whole family con-
ceived for me the strongest attachment. and even
the beautiful Clornda a. times seemed to forget her
sorrow. For four weeks | was the guest OF Don
Emanuel, during which time a mutual love sprung
up between Clornda and myself. and before / left
Tor my home. which | was compelled just at this
time to visit, received from her assurances of my
recprocatcd affection and that the time for our nup-
tials should not be long delayed.
On my arrival home made known TO my family
the step had determined to take, and made all my
arrangements TO reside at Presque-sle, which Don
Emanuel protested should be the residence of his
daughters and sons-in-law as long as he lived
My father and my only sister accompanied me
back to Presque-isle. The short time was absent
had increased my love. and could we'll excairn on
beholding my lovely Clorinda. 'sWhat pleasure to
gaze upon the exquisite beauty you idolize to watch
the expression OF features that beam with love and
sweetness; to compare them with the rich prod-
gles OF art which surround you and whisper proudly
to yourself she is the most beautiful of ALL -
1t only remains 10 be said in conclusion that i'm :;
very short time led Clornda to the hymenial al
tar, and was there made the happiest being upon
earth. From that time to the present period of
more than nine years. haveconnued olive with my
beloved Clorinda in the most periectelicy and only
one circumstance has served i'm the slightest degree
to alloy the happiness OF our lives, which is that
we have been called on to pay the last sad Office TO
the remains of our venerable father-the estimable
Don Emanuel