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large clock, (made for Washington city } cost $1,000
] do. do. Louisville, Ky, do 1000
5eg,!aors, eweied pallets ila pendulum sasn 800
fine regulator, for astronomical observations 800 800
l do. turning lathe, with slide rests, $50
pocket do, with stands and artificial "p horizons, L"
2 pair scales for weighing gold Gin cascs) each 70
20 rain gauges, cost each
100 medals and casts, valued at $50
large air gun, cost so
small do superior, 100
l fine rifle telescope sight, 100
machine for showing the procession of the eq-
l machine for measuring distances This is one of
the most curious and accurate inventions in
Il Il air canes valuedat 1850
10 do. do. 1000
air guns; 2 now cutting engines.
dividing engine, for curves and straight lines,
superior lathe, side rests, with about
400 tools
l large hanging clock
l steam engine IL horse power, complete
8 air guns, unfinished.
CABINET OF MINERALS, 5000 SPECIMENS.
This cabinet comprises many of the valuable speci-
mems.
Is barometers 2 cutting engines.
large quantity of magnets very large cutting engine
worry large dividing engine
Together with chronomeers, chemical and philosophical
apparatus sexan quadants, globes. pistols guns Their
iomeers, sachromeers, daguerreotype apparatus stocks
taps and dies mathematical instruments, &c.
SPLENDID REPEATING CHRONOMETER WATCH
Also splendid gold repeating chronometer watch made
by Mr.. Lukens during his residence in London lie was
repeatedly offered 500 for this watch
HIS SUPERIOR RIFLE
Also, superior rifle, with graduating and teescopic
sights together with case and large quantity of accoutre-
ments made by Mr.. Lukens.
Catalogues will be issued in due time.
Persons wishing catalogues will please forward their adj
Also will be sold at the ne very superior Theo
doite with arch, tripod, &c &c. in complete order
The goods will be arranged for examination ON and after
Dec. 9-9tTSF
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Nov I8-MTh&Siw
To Gentlemen OF the Bnr.

WE subscriber has this day published, from the las
l. London edition, with additional cases. continuing the
work to the year 1876, Harrison Analytical Digest of all
the reported cases determined in the House of Lords e
several courts OF Common law, in banc, and nisi prus
and the of bankruptcy from the wear 1856 to yea
lSo including also the cases reserved and u9
seecton OF equity decisions, with the manuscript ceo
IN the best modern rcatises elsewhere reported BY
Iarrant HARRISON esq, ofthc Middle Temple. In five very
large royal Svo vols, containing than five thousand
pages. ROBEBT H. SMALL,
No. 25 Minor street. Philadelphla,
This work can be had in Washington, of Mr. g. Temple
man. Dec lI-3dS3bp
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PARIS RILLINERY-

lNl store on Pennsylvania avenue between 5th ard IsL
SWsGd d9riney 9eGuped by Mr. Harper and will open on
eunesday, the ed instant, rich assortment of bonnss
hats caps hcad-desses, and variety of fancy art;o
Dec. H-2 .P0N'hS ihNited'
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iii with brick basement, which is dry and pleasant
ILL situated on 10th, between II and streets and
within five minutes walk OF the Patent and Post Offices
The house is built in the best manner well
finished and comfortable rooms, and has every requisite for
pleasant residence. To careful and punctual tenant
the will be made reasonable There is an improved
yard and good stable attached the premises Possession
may be had the LIST of January next For further parcu
lars apply to JOHN I. c. CLARK,
Dec. 26-eo3t* City Post Office.
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AnnrnIa md nnnls Tor say

- The Floral Offering The Musical Annual The Ever
green The Dadem Sacred Mountains; Scenes in the
lives ofthe Apostles Scenes in the life Of our Saviour
Boudor Annual; Poetry Of Flowers Lady's Book; Gift
of Friendships Rose Of Sharon Christian keepsake
Christmas Blossoms Bouquet Rose Ladies' Scrap Book;
Moss Rose Ladies' Album Catholic Keepsake. All ele-
gany bound All the poets in different sizes and bindings,
some of which splendid. :
For sale at GEORGE TEMPLEMAN's Bookstore, near
the of Al street.
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NELVET Bibles and Praycr-books.-BibIes and PRAY.
er-books, English and American, richly bound, with
clasps. ' '' ''''i
Velvet and goatskin Portfolios from London and Paris
ANIMALS, Souvenirs, and gft-books for 1917.
New Juvenile books for youth of all ages.
Fine editions of standard authors in every variety of
ers richly bound D'' VII
Gold and silver Pencicasos, Gold Pens Pocket-boot.
and Card cases S'-oooAs'
ris by r r. VI ny ~, a.
Dec ~ - iAiLOh'
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II AVIS OF NATIONs.-ti. TEMPLEMAN, near corner
IL of Al street. has just received fresh supply Of Vates
Law of Nations, Wheatons Law of Nations and Whea-
tons Elements of International Law. He has hand
fine stuck Of law books suitable for the Washington market
together with many books the foreign relations of the
United States political economy, and finances. Full
of Nless Register and other political registers fine
stock Of medical books and of all the literature
the day. .... Dec %.
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| W. LElbERMAN has removed his Office and resi-
- dence to the south side of street. between 18Th and
18th Streets (near lh) where he continues to practice s
physician, operative surgeon and accoucheur
Dr. L. has devoted much attention the surgical
ment of dctonities, such cubIoot strabismns yrv
neck, &c. wy
Dec. 22-coIm
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INHE FOUNTAINS Temperance Annual for IsH-I
One large volume, with many beautiful engraving5 %
literary contributions by the first American writer's GG
sale by F. TAYLOR
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From the Picayune, December l
Later from Mexico.

By the arrival of the bark Catherine, Captain Swift we
have Havana papers which announce the arrival there of
the British steamer Clyde from Vera Cruz. The Clyde
sailed the LIST instant, and brought advces fIom the
city OF Mexico to the GOTH of November. The latest
courier with the mail for the packet left the capital
that day Our previous advices to the 18th
of November.
The news from Mexico would be important uere ii but
true courier arrived al the city of Mexico from San
Luis Poos the Doth ultmo, with the news that
tire brigade of the American army, consisting OF less
than one thousand men, had revoed and with their arms
and baggage marched join the army of SanaAnna The
same courier brought word further, confirming previous
report which had been received, that General Taylos
ranks had been hnnedby fever and deseron that he
and retired to Monterey. We suppose this is the Mex-
mode of relating how army has suffered consid
eraby from fever how few soldiers had been induced
to desert at Monterey, and how General Taylor went
to Salto and returned precisely when it supposed
he would.
Two hours after the Clyde left Vera Cruz, and while
within sight OF that port, she spoke the British sloopof-
Daring, from Tampico for SACRIFICES. The Daring
reported the loss of the steamer United States doubt
meaning the Neptune The loss was much exaggerated,
it said that most of the crew perished and $3.50,
600 in specie lost There can be doubt that the
Neptune was intended for il is SAID the lost boat had
just conveyed 500 men from Matamoros and safely
landed them at Tamplco.
The Daring also reported that another United States
steamer probably lost because she had been twelve
days expected at Tampco from Matamoros, and during
that time violent northers had prevailed blowing some
times hurricane We confess that we have little fears
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NNE week more Mt Concert Hall.-The Unparalleled
~ success of the Shaking Quakers at Caruss Sa-
These singular people will hold their meetings every eve
ming this week Concert Hall. lecture by Miss Dyer
showing the rise and progress of Shakersm. Price rs
cents.
A person can much and even more of Shakerism
as though they had paid visit to New Lebanon, which
would much time and money. The audience thus far
have been highly respectable and much gratfed
Dec 2l-3t
MRS HILLS Il MISS WILSON, having removed to
and making line. Mrs Hills will open winter hats on
Monday, the 18th December Miss Wilson will make TO Or
cloaks card mails and other wrappngs the best manner
Residence PENNSYLVANIA avenue north side between 9th
call from the ladies of Washington is solicited,
Dec 2i-3t
gold Pencil Cases Of finest quality, and others
" of the cheapest kinds. An additional supply just re-
f. TAYLOR.
- Gold pens and silver pencil in great variety.
NEW YORK HOTEL, NEW YORK CITY.
rTNHIS favore Hotel, under management has been
view nreserys NJ ali ea sons snrior w,s" Ga
travellers soh will hereafter find both parlos
anu O'''" ' JOHN B. B. MoNNoT S1 PropfieSSi.
Dec 2i-Im
VAN LOAN & CHASE,
PROM NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA
Admtance free.
Corner 7h street and Pennsylvania avenue, Sott's
Drug Store.
Pictures taken in any kind of weather. clear, cloudy,
Iany, from O'Clock, a. m, till O'Clock, p.
Dec. 10
I,OR RENT.-A comfortable two-story brick house,
Il pleasantly situated II street, and neatly and gen.
teey furnished for the accommodate of n small family
Amy person temporarily residing in the city, and wishing
enjoy the comforts OF housekeeping without being sub
ject the expense of purchasing furniture will find this
'"'' 'D"''''' '''' '''' WILLIAM sspP Gt&RY,
Dec " At the Union office.
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GOLD Pencil Cases Of the finest quality, others
" of the cheapest kinds. An additional supply just re-
ceived, and for sale at unusually low prices
F. TAYLOR.
- Gold pens and silver pencil cases in great vnretY
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| Ksntuckian, shat | make three shots and every
one Of which will be better than any yet made, and
each succeeding one better than the hrst."
SIN take il, ;" said the Englishman smiling.
The hentuekian slowly raised rife he brought
from home, and fired. The paper was cut! The
second FIRE was better than the first, and the third
"bored the centre" Nothing could depict the sur
prise Of all present; the Englishman acknowledged
the corn, and said he was satisfied. The Kentuek-
ian enjoyed hearty laugh, declaring ii nothing
90 what he could do-that he would be ashamed OF
such firing in old Kaintuck Rolling a quid from
quarter of his capacious 'receiyer" 10 another
he continued;
IL must have another shot TO show you what can
be done with a rife, and TO convince my Preach
friend am not Boosting"
The whole party stood silent in a row, and the
hentuekan retreated about forty yards, making the
distance from the tree to where he stood near one
hundred and twenty yards. Ordering paper OF
The same size of the other to be put up in the
place, he reloaded, drew his broad-brmmed beaver
over his eyes, and, after taking deliberate aim
| bszed away
"That was rather too low" he said, "the ball ID
| about the eighth Of an inch below the paper; the
next time III bring it,"
On examination, the ball was found TO be precise.
ly where he said IL was, which increased the as
| constituent the remarkable shot had produced on
all present, with the exception Of the Yankees, who
were "used TO it."
This lick will bring the persimmon," said the
kentuekian, he raised his piece high up, and
gradually lowered It and fred The paper fell from
the tree, the ball driving home" the nail which
supported III language cannot describe the looks
OF the foreigners and particularly the natives who
crowded around the Kentuekian in numbers. Thai
night the wine flowed freely at the sold Admiral's, .
and more Joyous party never met In MALTA.
Baltimore .7muiean.
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and Col. Doniphsn 10 march 10 Chihuahua and re-
port TO Gen. Wool for duty Col Price 10 station
the main body Of his regiment IN Taos, and two
companies thereof on the frontier to hold the Indians
in constant check. The Mormons and Capt. Allen
10 follow The general 10 California, and all otheI
troops which might arrive here, be they whatever
they may, TO march to chihuahua and report to
Gen. Wool. Accordingly, the same force viii re-
main in this province that has hitherto been here,
excepting the DRAGONS, and exchanging Col. Prices
regiment for Col. Doniphan's.
Among the Incidents which have lately occurred
here of military nature, might mention the resig,
nation Of Lieut.. Col Ruff, IN Colonel Doniphan's
regiment, IN consequences Of an appointment as
captain IN the regular army, and the election OF Capt
Jackson in his place Captain Ruff returns to-mor.
row for the States and is the bearer Of the de-
spatches with which this letter is sent
have nothing further OF much interest TO com.
munieats, and must close. remain yours, truly.
3D.
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EARTHENwARE, China and Glass

EARTHENwA China and Glass
IL ThOs. Pursell has just imported, per ships
Liberty and Ohio, from Liverpool, and other
sources, eghty-our packages Of the above articles
amongst which are - ...... ."..
French, English, India, Bluestone, w. G. and
lronsone dinner DESERT tea, coffee and toilet sets
Rich gold-band white and figured China tea sets,
or pieces detached
Cut and plain hall lamps ... g..
Solar, side, Liverpool, and stand lamps and
wicks @ 49,. ..a.
Lsmp-glasses, girandoles, &c. gas
Ivory handle, and other knives and forks, in sets
Of hfty-one pairs, or separate poo. ...v, x
Real silver and imitation table, tea, and desert
spoons r...a ....r " sr.
Plated and German silver castors
Brass and plated candesticks Cd. 49,.
Plated cake baskets, waters, in sets or de-
tached ...... .. ...
English and American tea and coffee sets a
Coffee higgins and urns ..
Looking-glasses shovel and tongs, &C. ..
All Of which will be sold, wholesale and retail,
at very low prices for cash I4. ........ et....m
First quality stone and Britannia ware at the fac
tory prices qa. .
An extensive and good assortment of common
ware, suitable for retail groceries
The subscriber solicits call from his friends and
the public generally, at his store, opposite Browns
Hotel, Pennsylvania avenue, assuring them that he
is determined to sell cheap the very cheapest
for cash. THOS. PURSELL.
Nov I6-MTh&S4w ...... E#.t
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The KENTucKAN IN MALrA.--A gentleman at.
tached to "old lronsdes' during her last cruise, has
permitted to dip into his Journal which is as rich
as Calhoun's gold mine. The following is peculiar
ly fine: ,..,. 4 .,. g.31. a ..gssf.-g
We passed three weeks in Malta, waiting for de.
spatches. Various plans were devised to kill time,
and never did it pass so pleasantly away. Fishing,
rowing, dinners, suPpers, etc., formed principal
amusements, and as the harbor was filed with YES
sells Of all nations, an Interchange Of national cour-
tesics was kcpt up hhtil our anchor was weighed
and "Od 1ronsides" again before the breeze.
At one of the entertainments given on shore by the
officers Of British frigae, the conversation turned
upon rifle shooting, which led to an animated dis
cussion, in which our officers took part,
81 have often heard, )" said the commander Of the
Thunderer, "that you have some fellows in your
country called Kentuckians, who are reckoned great
shots with the rAe.n ,......a,
Eyes, sir" replied Lieut. N, "their fame is
great in that line which is easily accounted for. As
soon as they able to shoulder rife, they COM
mence practising, and, in course of time, become
| excellent marksmen.o
3They may be very clever, but believe we have
better shots on board our vessel"
al do not belong to that section Of the country, y
| observed Lieut.. N, ''nnd have had but little
practice with the rife; but, if mistake not we have
a kentuckIan In company, who will stand up for his
| native State"
"Yes, on all occasions" said our purser, a tall,
muscular descendant OF Of the first settlers OF
| the State.
"What say you, then, gentlemen, TO shooting
| match Tomorrow mornDgln
agreed, with all our hearts," said the Yankees,
The next morning the party met in beautiful
grove, and placed their target seventy-fve yards
distant. The English rifle is different from the
American, the barrel being shorter and the stock
heavier. Six picked men from the Thunderer were
on the ground, all Of whom fred No one, how
ever, ncut the paper," (the size Of dollar,) al
though several OF the balls were close TO ii.
The shots were considered excellent the English
and French officers present we're greatly asonished
atthe proficiency OF the riAemen. The commander
OF the Thunderer, turning to the purser, sad with
smile:
What do you think Of that | take il, you'll
| find i difficult to come up TO it,"
"rou may think so, but consider il no shooting
at all =" said the Kentuckian.
"Vous mouter 10 hsut ehevat, - said French off,
| GER
"Je vous montrai" ssid the Kentuckian.
Fire away" said the Engsmsn
I'm bet wine Supper for all hands," said the
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collar Lard Lamps, Hall Lamps, Gil
- randOles, &C., just received from the celebra-
ted factory Of Cornelius e. Co., an additional sup
ply .45a a@.rtH
of the latest importation. ..ssgEs
Also, gilt and mahogany-f frame looking glasses
and toet-glasses, Of all sizes, very cheap, at our
house-furnishing store, up stairs, over Barnes d.
Mitchell's dry goods store.
BOTELER g. McGREGOR.
N. b. Persons having astral lamp stands can
have solar heads put on at our store. ... h..
Nov. 7-3aw2wif .# .'..
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where they eat one, and would do il il their shlings
would buy double the quantityi and this would pro-
duee an immense increased consumptioa OF the ne
cessaries fife, and make Great Britain INTO most
excellent customer for American agricultural pro-
dueis', swell, that looks very likely, bat 80 for
a high tariff "Why do you 60 for high tariff
What reasons have you for il |" ~ think it Is best,
and will make trade good.n Sand why do You
think il is the best, and will improve trade " "Be-
cause Jonathan Williams (the superintendent OF the
works. says so" Facts speak for themselves
COTTON,
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Yours, truly,
no THE EDITOR OF THE UNION


had placed in my hands few days since, by the
talented author, J. T.. T., o youthful citizen Of
Washington, a new work, entitled "St. Clair, or the
Protege tale Of the Federal City, and most pleas.
antly did beguile few hours in its perusal. The
author has accomplished desideratum in novel
writing, seldom attained by more experienced wri-
ters, that ofgiving to his readers incidents some
what familiar yet not of every day occurrence; and
truly had his efforts been tinged with the romance
of trip across the blue waters Of the Atlantic, es-
gerly would il be sought for by American readers,
but fear our author will find the republican public
very unlike his own admirably drawn character Of
Mrs, General Blanck, who, though she paid due
respect to distinguished foreigners yet had the good
sense toappreciate and evnce an evident partslity
for the native genius Of her own country. The
scene laid, as the title denotes in the metropolitan
city, and no one can peruse his work without being
iorciby struck with the truth Of his portrait Of its
fashionable life. In fact, his book might well be
termed chapters Of life, the arrangements Of which
ne has elegantly ipterspered with beautiful and
moral sentiment q a .rag w. 8. G.
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GOVERNMENT CLAIMS.

GOVERNMENT CLAIMS.
THE undersigned will leave Boston
Il early in December for Washington city, at
which place he will remain during the session Of
cution of claims before Congress or either of the ex-
ecutve departments, For number of years a resi-
dent of that city, and during portion Of that time
connected with one of the departments, his knowl-
edge OF the manner Of ransactng such business will
give all matters ntrused his care great facility
ordinary circumstances Address, post paid,
.-.. B. H. CHEEVER,
N. 6, Merchants Bank Building
Hon. DANIEL WEBSTER, - ......r , ..
RUFUs CHoATE, .. ....
I" CALEB CUSHING ~.
I" RoBERT RANroUL, JR. .,s.# r
Nov 23-d&sw6w .,-... ,t.y., III. n Il.
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BY A. GREEis, Auctionecr.


BY A. GREEiS, AuctiOneer.
IN TUESDAY, the Ist OF december
~ next, at III o'clock a M. AT NV auction rooms,
Concert Hall, l shall en- pose At public sale some Of
the most valuable furnitu re ever offered at private
Puohc safe IN this city. II selected with great
nre ana expense, and il now offered solely from
the circumstances of the owner having taken up his
residence IN the north II consists of parlor cham
per-. and kitchen furnirr ,re among which are the
following articles, viz:
superior piano fort
pedestas of superior quality, marble slabs
Rosewood tables, do do
India do do do
Mahogany chairs
rancy do
french mirrors; chandeliers
l sst mantel larnps burner each
do do 2 burners each .a .
Brussels and other carpets
China ware, Of superior quality
Cut glass do do
Toilet stands, superior quality. marble slabs
Mirrors, in winging frames
superior mahogany French bedseads, com
plete
g superior mahogany portable wnrdrobes
logetner with many other valuable articles too
numerous to mentien
Terms Of sale: All sums Of and under sos, cash;
All sums between S25 and 800, credit Of three
months all sums over SI00, four months credit will
be given, for approved endorsed notes, bearing in
terest
The furniture can be examined on Monday, the
day previous to the sale
A. GREEN,
NOV 23-ead&ds Auctoneer.