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CoMrcAL.-"Landord," said a ,shrewd fell
low, as he seated himself in the bar-room and
bore the silent gaze of the surrounding advo-
Gates in the bar, edo you know Of any body
tina, has lost a handsome ivory handle jack
knife, with four blades-.two large ones and
two small ones, having piece of silver on one
side and brass at the ends2 !"
"No," replied the veteran landlord, whose
proboscs resembled ripe strawberry, tipped
with a pearly drop of dew-'.why have you
found one 2"
"No," said the wag, "but thought would
inquire, so that if should find one might
know whose 1t was.''
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A CARD.-The undersigned begs leave to ten
II der his thanks to the citizens of this COM
munity for the liberal patronage which they have
bestowed upon him during the past year, and very
respectfully informs them that he still continues
the Auction and Commission business at Concert
Hall, near Browns hotel, where he will promptly
and with dispatch discharge all business in his
Ane to the satisfaction Of any and all persons who
may favor him with it.
lie would also inform those who are in arrears
with him to call and settle their accounts as soon
rs possible, the need, being at all times accepta
BILE, and at this time peculiarly indispensable.
A. GREEN,
jan 90 Auction and Commission Merchant
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Bartine,s Lotion.

IN cases of Gotlt, Rheumatism, iStoeliings of all
u kinds DELEGATIONS and Fractured Bones, Brui-
ses, Cuts, Conclusions attended with pain and in
iammation, Poisonous Biles and Stings, Burns,
ScaLds, ChilbLains, Corns or Bunions and Wounds
of every description, ii affords immediate and per-
manent relief 1t is, perhaps, the only article that
can be depended upon in the cure of those Pains
in the back and side generally produced by taking
cold after violent exertion and overheating. For
GArndular Tumors Lumbago, Erysipeas, letter
or Ring,oorna, and all kinds of Eruptions of the
Skin, it is most excellent remedy. For Feuer and
Ague; Ag1e in the Breast and Face, Cyanp in the
Stomach, and Headache, it acts like charm But
above all, in the cure of Tendinous and Capsular
injuries, Sprains, and Wounds of every description,
it shows in most astonishing manner, its magical
powers
In addition to the benign influence the Lotion ex-
erts over the infrmties of man, it has been found
no less valuable in similar complaints to which in
ferior animals are subject, particularly the Horse.
In some cases. where it has been applied to this fine
creature for slight INJURIES it has, in addition to
almost instantaneous cure, given apparently new
animation, to such an extent that in various in
stances the winning of race has been tenaciously
ascribed to its stimulating and happy effects.
The Lotion is composed entirely of the medicinal
properties of vegetable substances, concentrated and
rendered most pure by dstillaton and other chemi-
cal processes As an inward medicine, it is of the
most innocent, wholesome, stimulating and cheer
ing character, and will expe instantly, those dull
heavy and hypochondriacal feelings to which many
are SO subject and give life and animation to both
body and mind. VIM. @. FORCE,
Pennsylvania avenue, corner of 10th street, Agent
for the District of Columbia Price rs cents per
bottle. march 3O-3t
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TNHE subscriber, having determined to publish
/ this paper daily, and feeling it to be his duty
to close up his former business, most earnestly re-
quests that all persons indebted to him will make
immediate settlement. This is not only required
as matter of right, but of necessity as he has
obligations that must be met very soon. He leaves
the lumber business with his son and Mr.. James
A. Lenman-to be carried on under the firm
Ward and Lehman and he bespeaks for them a
share of the business, believing they will give sa-
tisfaction. ULYSSES WARD.
Jar 24-n
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Extractor, Great Western Panacea, Life Pills,
Temperance Bitters, Balm of Columbia Sarsapa-
rilla, Expectorant Syrup, Balm Of China, Hewes'
Linment, Acoustic OIL Mothers Relief, and other
valuable Medicines, prepared at the extensive es.
tablishment of Comstock & Co., Cortland street.
New York.
For sale at E. F. BROWNS
Agency Office and Commission store,
F street, near Treasury Department
feb 7-2aw6wD
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TOOTH ACHE CURED.
DIR. Van Patten,

A regularly qualified Physician, as well as an
experienced DENTIST, cures tooth-ache, in all
cases where it is proper and desirable to save the
aching tooth, for which the charge is but Fifty
Gents.
Pulling or extracting Teeth.
DR.. Van Patten extracts teeth with as much
skill and as little pain as any other dentist in this
country, and charges but so cents per TOOTH He
also challenges any Dentist in Washington, or all
combined, to compete with him in plugging teeth,
or inserting new ones. Strangers will do well to
inquire of citizens, and particularly of citizen ply
scians, before allowing themselves to be humbug-
ged by travelling pretenders, who would never have
left large cities (from which they usually pretend
to hai) unless they were sadly deficient in skill
DR.. Van Patterns Office and residence, next door
to Iodd's Hat store, near Browns Hotel.-jan 8-tf
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TUDSON'S PORTRAIT.-- Subscriptions
d will be received at WIN. Q. FoRcE's book k-store,
corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 10th street. for
copies of the Portrait of Dr. Judson, now in course
of preparation, and soon to be published under the
direction of the Baptist Board of Foreign Missions,
at the following prices Lithograph, on good paper,
25 cents; on fine board, so cents; steel engraving,
on comman plate paper ST. India proof impressions,
S2 The Portrait is from Painting by Harding,
and is in size nine inches by eleven. feb 6-tf
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SINGING SCHOOL.

MIR. LINCOLN'S Glass of Young Ladies to
lYl receive instruction in Vocal Music, meets at
the E street Baptist Church every Wednesday and
Saturday afternoon, at o'clock. The more ad
vanced class meets on Saturday evenings, at half
past o'clock. Persons wishing to enter either
class are invited to attend. march l6-eo6t
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OFFENSIVE BREATH.-Nobody need have an
offensive breath. A careful removal of sub
stances from between the teeth, rinsiug the
mouth after meals, and bit of charcoal held
in the mouth, will always cure bad breath. A
lump of charcoal held in the mouth, two or
three times week, and slowly chewed, has a
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Great Bargains!!!

BOOTS AND SHOES! BOOTS AND
SHOES !--SAMUEL PHILLIPS, (succes-
sor to Walter Clarke & Son, sign of the Black
Boot, Pennsylvania avenue,) having just returned
from the Northern cities, would respectfully inform
his friends and the public in general that he is now
prepared to offer for sale, upon the most pleasing
terms, large and general assortment of Boots and
Shoes, consisting, in part, of the following:
FOR THE LADIES.
800 pairs Morocco and Kid French Slippers, from
SO cts to 81 25.
Kid Paris Ties, beautiful article
Morocco and Kid Slippers and Ties
Bronze Morocco and English Kid Slippers
Morocco and Kid Buskin Welts
Lasting do do
Whole and half Bronze and Black Caters
White Satin and White Kid Slippers
VARIETY.
Misses Morocco and Kid Buskins and Slippers
Do Caters bronze and other colors
Children's Morocco and Kid Boots and Shoes
Infants Fancy Shoes and Caters
Mems lined and bound Brogans, all prices
Gentlemen's fine sewed and pegged Calf do
Do Nullfers and Slippers
Do Fine sewed and pegged Calf Boots.
In addition to the above stock, manufacturing, In
all its different branches by competent workmen,
and at the shortest notice, and warranted, will be
carried on under the management of Elijah Ed
monston being scientific cutter, and calculated to
please the most astdious. The latest patterns and
the best materials have just been received from the
North Being determined not to be undersold and
to give entire satisfaction persons wishing to sup
ply themselves in this line solicited to give me
a call before purchasing elsewhere.
GUnion and Intelligencer st. Marlboro Gazette
tfl feb 2I-h
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TWEEN NINTH CONGRESS
SENATE.
MONDAY, April 6, 1876.


Petitions and memorials were presented, and
reports were made from committees.
Mr.. Fairfield, from the Committee on Ma
val Affairs, reported bill to change the du-
ties Of the heads of several bureaus of the
Navy Department, and, after a brief discus
sion, it was laid over
The order of the day-the Oregon resolu-
tons-was called up, when Mr.. Webster de-
Tended the course he took in the Ashburton
treaty, giving history OF it from its COM
mencement to its termination, and the part
previous administrations did and did not take
to bring our controversy on the subject of the
Northeastern boundary to conclusion. He
spoke from half past IL to half-past O'Clock,
and will probably conclude tomorrow.
The Senate galleries were crowded at an
early hour, but the subject matter of the speech
was rather dry to majority of the listeners
although it was well and ably delivered.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.


A large number of reports were made, from
committees, among them one by
Mr.. Hamlin, from the committee of Elec-
tions, TO discharge the committee from the fur
ther consideration of memorial from ciizens
Of New Hampshire, protesting against the
representatives from thar State holding seats
on the floor of Congress, in consequence of
their being elected by general law, instead Of
under the law OF Congress Of l642, providing
for elections by separate districts.
Mr.. Culver submitted resolution to refer
the report back to the committee, with instruc-
tons to inquire into the allegations, and report
to the House accordingly; and made speech
on the subject, and in support OF his resolu-
lions.
However, motion was made and carried,
to lay the whole subject on the table-yeas 81,
nays 55.
A bill was reported to create the office of an
Assistant Secretary of State and it was read
twice: and referred to the committee of the
Whole on the state OF the Union.
Thh committee on Foreign Affairs was dis
charged from the further consideration of two
memorials referred TO them, viz: 10 reduce the
navy as a certain means Of preventing war,
and to " re-annex" China. This gave occa-
sion for laughter.
Mr. w. w. Campbell, from the Library
Committee, submitted resolution, providing
for the execution of picture for the Rotunda
of the Capitol, and asked for its passage. But
this was objected TO, and the resolution was re-
ferred to the Committee Of the Whole on the
state Of the Union.
The Cumberland Road bill was taken up in
committee, and Messrs. r. Smith and Nc
Gaughey, and Thomas Smith, spoke in its ia
vor.
The hour for the debate having expired, the
committee proceeded to vote on the several
propositions, and finally the committee rose
and reported to the House that they had adopt
ed substitute appropriating lands, instead Of
money.
Mr.. Dromgoole moved to lay the whole SUBJ
ject on the table, but the motion did not pre-
yail--yeas "a, nays 81. The previous ques-
,ion was moved, and this was pending when
the House adjourned.
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ALExANpRIA. April Isl ls46

ALEXANDRIA, April 6, 1876.
Mr.. EDITOR: Yesterday afternoon, at 8
O'Clock, considerable audience collected at
the Market Square, in pursuance of the invi-
tation extended by the United Brothers of Tenn
perance No. A; but the gentleman announced
for the occasion having (from some unavoid-
able cause, without doubt failed to attend, the
meeting of the Order was postponed until
further notice. The spirit, however, was up,
and large number of the gallant members of
Harmony Division. who were in attendance,
proceeded to the corner of Union and Duke
streets, where addresses were delivered by sew
eral advocates of the cause, and twenty sig
natures obtained to the pledge. good days
work, truly.
Our port is rapidly filling with vessels, and
presents handsome and business-like appear
ance. Fishtown is alive again, and swarms
with busy men; but the height of the season
has not yet arrived, but few wagons having
come in.
The Spring term of our Criminal Court
commenced to-day, with the prospect of
very short session, no cases of any consider
able importance being on the docket, fact
which speaks favorably for the character of
our town. l..
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FOR RENT OR SALE,

0N Massachusetts, Avenue, between 4 and 9th
" Streets TWO CONVENIENT FRAME
HOUSES, containing six good rooms each, with
porches at front door, good yards and sheds, water
very convenient rent moderate. For further infor-
nation inquire at the house East of the above.
To any person wishing TO purchase, the terms will
be made easy, as but little cash will be required at
the sale. march 20-u
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Celebrated Medicated Fume OF VapOr
BATHS.

Ii "A II III ,,
For the cure of diseases Of the skin, joints glands,
rheumatism, neuralgia, scrofula, paralytic affections
gout, &c.
Cupping, Bleeding and Leeching,
will be attended to by the subscribers, who keep
constantly on hand Swedish and German Leeches,
warranted fresh. Physicians in the country can be
supplied at the shortest notice.
Residence on the corner of Louisiana avenue and
Sixth street. nearly opposite the Unitarian Church,
and on the same square with the Bank of Wash
ington.
feb. ll.-3ms. Mr.. & MRS. CHOATE
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mo. b. COUGHS LIFE!!!--FOr sale
8 RECK and SON To which has hnor

TNO. B. COUGHS LIFE !I!--FOr sale
ly i. s. BECK and SON, to which has been
added his own statement and that of the Church Of
which he is member, full, clear, and to every
nnpreiudiced mind satisfactory vindication of his
late misfortune in the city of New York. All that
Mr. G. and his friends ask off candid public s that
thew will read, think, and judge for themselves.
Please call at the House Furnishing store, south
side of Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10Th streets
We have on hand general assortment OF House
furnishing goods, to which we most respectfully 'n-
vte the attention Of our friends and the PSonc se-
nerally. l.. .. pEon SoA''
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SPIRITS TURPENTINE, LINsEED

SPIRITS TURPENTINE, LINSEED
nIL, &c. l have recently received, and will
" sell very low
bbls. sp. Turpentins
S do Lnseed Oil.
do sp. Whiting.
do Copal and Japan Varnishss.
$50 boxes Window Glass, all sizes.
Pure, Extra, and No. |, White Lead.
Persons in want of such articles would do we'll
to give me a call. CHARLES STOTT,
Corner of 7th street and Pennsylvania avenue.
april 7-2w
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A Card.

VNHE undersigned, considering himself duly
Il qualified, offers his services to the citizens
of Washington for the drawing of plans and spe-
cifcations of dwelling or other houses, and also as
measurer of builders work. Charges moderate.
He may be consulted between the hours Of and
IL O'Clock, A. M, at Mr.. Purdy's Office, Lumber
Yard, Th street, Market-House square.
feb 27-tf JOHN G.. HARDNESS.
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AUCTION SALES.
BY b. HoMANs, Auctioneer.

THIs MORNING, Tuesday, at halfpast 8
Il o'clock, in front of the Auction Store, between
10th and lth Streets will be sold variety of House
hold Furniture, the effects of person declining
Housekeeping
WILL BE ADDED:
A Carpenters Work Bench, ard a lot Of pickles.
april Tit b. HOMANS, Auctioneer.
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CORRESPONDENCE.

"How glorious is this invention OF writing, where
by we can easily communicate to our absent friends
whatever may afford them pleasure or improvements
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"Ah. sir" exclaimed an Elder, in tone of
pathetic recollection, sour late minister was the
man ! lie was powerful preacher, for i the
snort time ne delivered the word among us, he
knocked three pulpits to pieces, and dang the
outside out o. five BibIes.o
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Ex-PREsIDEsT TYLER.-The Senate and
House of Delegates Of the State of Texas have
passed resolutions of thanks and compliment
to John Tyler, the author of the anne xation
measure
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wonderful power to preserve the teeth and pu-
rify the breeth- The action y purely shemi-
cal. II counteracts the acid rising from dis
ordered stomach, or food decaying about the
gums, and il is this acid which destroys the
teeth.
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nN THURSDAY next, April o, at s O'Clock
~ p. NJ, two story brick house on G street
near Third, with the vacant lot adjoining.
Terms at sole.
april It'd. b. HOMANS, Auctioneer.
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Sald boy, whose master boxed his ears for
every trivial offence, "Why am like time
piece z Because there are always hands going
round my face"
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TTORSE AND CATTLE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
sales of HORSES and CATTLE will be held
at the Centre Market space, every Tuesday, Thurs
day, and Saturday morning, commencing at nine
o'clock. B. HOMANS,
dec 20-f Auctioneer
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TRRELL's CoNFEssloN.-The pretended
confession of Tirrell thatIhe killed Mrs. Bick-
ford, proves to be false.
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SuIcIDE-A woman named Dye, living in
the vicinity of Trenton, hung herself on We'd
nesday morning last.
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A colored man careFessy flourishing load
ed pistol in the public streets, in Philadelphia,
it went of-the contents lodging in the face Of
another colored man-not danperouslv hurt
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Mrs. Widmer, OF Philadelphia, jumped out
of an upper room of her dwelling, and killed
herself. She had been melancholy for several
days owing 10 dream
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A GENCY AT WASHINGTON.-The sub
II scriber, having been employed for several
years in the public departments at Washington,
and being familiar with the mode of transac ting
business for more than twenty-five years, respect
fully offers his services fer the adjustment and col
lection of claims against the Government.
Prompt attention will be bestowed upon any bp-
siness entrusted to his care
Charges reasonable, according TO the labor in
Cured.
All communications must be post paid.
NJ B. The duties of the Agency will not inter.
fere in the least, with these OF an Auchoneer and
Commission Merchant.
dec. l3-In BE.NLAAIINr HOJfANS.
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which appeared in the Fountain of the Sd inst.
GEORGE SAVAGE:
Rage, ear, sage, egg, rags, rove, Eve, gar,
gear, grog, vase. There's something in
name after ALL J.L.
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NHEAP BOOTS and Shoes Ladies'
| fine Kid and Morocco Slippers and Ties, (city
made, or Philadelphia make,) 81
Ladies' white satin and red Slippers
Ladies' Walking Shoes, own make
Gentlemens' Dress Boots philadelphia make)
$3
Besides-Boys and Childrens in every variety.
Mending at reasonable charges.
MANN,
Sign ofthe Big Black Boot, Penn avenue,
jan lift doors west OF A. street
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Another Firemen's fight i'm Philadelphia last
Sunday.
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MATTHEW ST. CLAIR CLARKE has
Nl opened his Office in the rooms lately occu-
pied by Corcoran & Riggs, opposite the Treasury
Department, and will attend to all business en-
trusted to him, requiring an Agent or Attorney,
before Congress- or any of the Departments.
dec. l3-tf
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MORE LIGHT ON THE SUBJECT.
lu T. PURSELL has just received, at his Chi
ma and Glass Store opposite Browns Hotel, Penn.
avenue, four cases of Corneleions' Patent Solar
Lard or Oil Lamps, with cut and plain shades,
which will be sold low by THO. PURSELL.
feb I4-3tis Union & Intelligencer 3tis.
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JOSEPH DOWNING AND BROTHER, House
y Carpenters and Joiners. Shop on square B, be-
tween 9th and 12 streets, near J. M. Farrar's
Bowling Saloon, will be ready for the prompt exc
cution of work at all times dec 23-tf
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c. H. VAN PATTEN, M. d., Dentist,
DERFORMS all operations upon the Teeth,
/ Gums and Mouth, with the greatest care and
skill. Office near Browns Hotel and next door to
Iodd's Hat Store. feb 25-ly
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EARTHENWARE, CHINA AND GLASS,
T PURSELL, Importer and Dealer in E. Ware,
i. China and Glass, wholesale and retail at
his store, opposite Browns Hotel, Pennsylvania
avenue Washington city, d. C.
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WE HAVE ON HAND splendid assort-
w ment of Cloths Cassimeres, and Vestings,
which we will have made up to order, in the best
style, cheaper than they can be had in any other
establishment in the District Fits guarntied and
goods warranted to be first rate.
Fine Dress Goats for Sic 90
Best quality Dress Goats, French black
cloth, quilted through with silk, for 20 90
Fine black Cashmere Pants for 90
Best quality do do for 90
Black Satin Vests, for SO
Best quality, for 90
Coaks and Overcoats, from SIG to 25 90
feb TT HALL & BROTHER
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NV WHITNEY.-Boot and Shoe Dealer,
w, opposite Browns Hotel, Pennsylvania
Avenue, has received his fall stock of Boots and
Shoes suitable for plantation use he invites the at
tenton of those who wish such articles and prom
ises them good bargains
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FRANCIS Y. NAYLOR,
Copper, Tin, &eet-Iron and Stone Manu- facturcr.
Roofing, Guttering, Spouting, &c. South side
Pennsylvania avenue, near Third-street, WASH
ington, City, ID. G.
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HOUSES AND LOTS FOR SALE

rJNHE subscriber has two frame houses and lots
for sale. One situated on 9th.street, between
L and M, with brick BASEMENT containing rooms,
meat-house, wash-house SIC. Also, one ON Eighth
street, two stories high, with four rooms and Kitchen
Terms of sale, one fourth cash the remainder in
SIX nine, and twelve months.
The terms of sale will be made known BY the
subscriber.
feb l3-lw A. GLADMON.
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TTOMGPATHY.-Dr Jonas Green, Oate of
IL Philadelphia tenders his professional SER
vices to the citizens of Washington and its vicinity
as practitioner the Homeopathic system of medi-
cine. His residence is on street, near Sd.
dec 93-tf
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G JACOBS RADCLIFFE, Grocer, corner of
NJ 9th and II streets. Always on hand va
riety Of choice Family Groceries, Tobacco, and
Segars, at small advances for cash.
dec 9-tf
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DERUVIAN GUANO.-Five tons just received,
i direct from the importer, and warranted genu-
inc, for sale in lots to suit purchasers.
B. HOMANS,
Auctioneer and Commission Merchant,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 10th and llth SITS.
march lS-f
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DRISCOE s. CLARKE, Dealers in Cloths, Cas-
- simeres, Vestngs, &c., Pennsylvania avenue,
a few doors west of Browns Hotel
ISAAC STODDARD.-Blacksmit in gene
| raj, on Four and half, between E and +. SITS.
Work done cheap.
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n FOR SALE.--The subscriber
n MkSTAve having been involved by becoming
fM3S fTt ~; @ security, will sell great bargain
eAS in any Of his property, as he is de-
termined to release himself from pecuniary embar-
rassment He has houses of almost every descrip-
ton, Brick and Frame. Enquire at residence on
Massachusetts avenue, between 9th and 7th streets
march 7-tf ]. B. PHILLIPS.
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GEARS PICTORIAL PUBLICATIONS are
~ for sale at Browns Agency Office and Com
mission Store, street, seventeen doors east Of the
Treasury Department
feb 7-2aw6wiD
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WILLIAM p. SHEDD,

old Centre Market, opposite j. Walkers.
UEEPS constantly for sale all kinds Of fresh
N meats meat we'll dressed, and at moderate
prices. march lift
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JONATHAN Il. WALKER.-House car
y penter and joiner on X street, shop corner X
and 9th streets.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
BENJAMIN HOMANS,

DENJAMIN HUMANS,
AuctiOneer and Commission Merchant,
Bettoecn 10Th and llth Streets, fronting Penn.
syluGnia Apenue.
Sales of Real Estate, Furniture, and Personal
Property attended to at any place within the city,
march 9-tf