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BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT

BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT
TUST received, by the schooner Columbia, iiom
y New York.
II packages prime Butter;
IS boxes do Cheese;
3 do Pine Apple do;
$50 IA l-2 and whole boxes Raisns;
80 drums fresh Smyrna Figs;
do Turkey Raisns (free from stones0
2 cases Bordeau Prunes;
Also on hand:
2 casks Currants; %
cases Citron;
| do preserved Ginger
Other Preserves and Jeiiies;
Cfanberries in quarter bbls and by measures
Catsups, Sardines, Olives, Capers;
Anchovies, Curry Powder, SC. sc;
A general assortment of Pickles;
Fresh Salmon, CLANS and Lobsters;
Hermetically sealed do;
Fresh Macaroni and Vermacilla;
Do Salad Oils, SIC, &c.
Which, with his former stock, renders his assort-
ment complete, and to which attention is invited.
S. HOLMES,
7th street, nearly opposite Patriotic Bank
Dec 1S-tf
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BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
DIR. SChWartZe's

NRIVALLED COMPOUND EXTRACT
u OF SARSAPARILLA.-The afflicted are
respectfully referred TO the advertisement of the
above celebrated preparation in the 'Sun" which
has produced such astonishing cures in this Dis
trct. Also, the celebrated Chrome Thermal Ague
Pill, which fails to cure the most inveterate
Ague in IL hours. The proprietor can refer the
afflicted to hundreds of performed by the
above remedies. april S-tf
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WASHINGTON AGENCY

Etna Fire Insurance Company, of Hart
ford, Connecticut.
A PPLICATION for insurance, or the renewal
N 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
cnty, with full power to receive and issue policies
on terms favorable any other office
d. A. HALL, Agent.
Washington, lst april, 1916.
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PAPER-HANGING

And UphOIstering Store, on Pennsylvania
Apenue, bet,oeen 9M md 10th streets.
II MOORE has just received an elegant assort-
~. ment of Paper. Hangings, suitable for halls,
parlors, chambers, drawing and dnng-rooms
Also, a large collection of Firescreens, and fIe
Velvet and plain Borders to match.
d. Moore has made arrangements at some of tie
best factories in this country to be constantly get
ting III store the latest styles of Paper-hangings,
which will be sold at very small profits for cash, at
the old stand of Muller IL Moore.
march 2S-tf
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THE FIRST OF MAY!

NTE have THIS DAY opened an additional
w supply of new and beautiful Goods for the
Spring, consisting, in part viz:
Bazarines, Lawns, Graduated and rich striped
Bereges, Ombre shaded and Silk striped
Lawns, graduated and Lace Flowered, some at
rs cents very beautiful i
Ginghams Of every style and price
White Cambria and Musins, corded, barred
and striped
Shaws, Scarfs and Ties, beautiful and rich in
style and quality.
ALSO: Fine French Cloths, of every quality
and price
French Cassimeres, striped and plain, rich and
elegant style
Light and Black Silk and Satin Vestings
Tweeds and Gambroons. for Gentlemen and
Boys, some at very low prices
Bleached and Brown Sheeting
Do do Shirtings
Domestic Gnghams, Penitentiary Plads
Apron and Shrting Checks
Bleached and Brown Twilled Cottons.
Together with their stock in Store makes their
stock very complete, which will be sold very low for
cash. II. l.. SMALLWOOD 81 CO..
Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 10th streets.
may 2-f
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A NTHRAClrE COAL. "A superior lot OF
IA Butler and other Coal cheap for cash only,
meu :" bod Of the subscriber Orders received at
the Office opposite :. S. Coeman's, or at the yard,
neae the Long Bridge 4
fob eff John PETTTBONE.
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CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL.

CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL.
CHARLES CALVERT, JR., CABINET .d-ND
" CHAIR MANUFACTURER, Corner Of Penn
sypania apessue, and 18th street, Washington City
Venitian Blinds made to order. Allwork executed
pnnctually, and in the most workmanike manner.
Funerals attended at the shortest notice, and on
reasonable terms.
The subscriber thankful for past fayors he has
received, respectfully asks for continuation oftbe
same ne IS always prepared to execute any work
in the above line.
Old Furniture repaired and vanished, also taken
IN exchange Tor new. nov Sly G. z.
n G. BEVERIDGE'S CHEAP TAILORLNG
". ESTABLISHMENT, Pennsylvania avenue, OPP
pose Coleman'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, SO SO
Do do. Pants do 9 90
Do do. Vests do rs
Making Goats without trimmings 90
Do Pants do. do, 25
Do Vests do. do. at 25
All work warranted to fit in superior style.
C. c. b. having practical knowledge, and long
experience in the above profession will readily ac-
company Gentlemen to select such Cloths in dry
goods stores as they may desire.
Gentlemen's Garments cleaned in very supe-
rior style.
N. B.-Gentlemen andchildren'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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WETHERSFIELD SEEDS, SEEDS!
THHOS. q. WILSON has removed his seed Es-
l. tablishment from street to Pennsylvania Av-
enue, between 18th and 18th streets, next door to
Haslip and Wceden's Coach Factory, where he will
keep constantly on hand general assortment of
Fresh Seeds 10 suit the season. Gardners are re-
quested to call and examine for themselves Among
other varieties may be found large Flat White Iur-
mp Seeds, Rutabaga, Strap Leaf, and general as
sortment. THOS. e. WILSON.
me l-6weod lH &9
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DooTs AND SHOES. Just receiyed.-

DOOTS AND SHOES, just received.--
d., We have full and complete assortment of
Mems Boots, Bootees, Nulliiers and Caters, Ladies
Caters, Half-Gaiters, Kid Il Morocco Buskns, Ties
and Slippers, French style Misses Cater Boolss
Half-Gaiters. Buskins, Ties and Slippers, together
with a complete assortment Of Childrens Shoes,
which we will sell at the very lowest cash prices.
r. l.. SMALLWOOD a. CO.,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th streets
NAV 2-tf
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WHITE LEAD AT MANUFACTUR.

LEAD AT MANUFACTUR'
wv ERS' PRICES
I The subscriber has just received
400 kegs White Lead HlHtu M
bhs Linseed Oil, Boiled and Raw
do Spirits Turpentine
do Varnishes
500 lbs. Lamp Black, Ground in Oi
80 do Chrome Green do do
so do Chrome Yellow do do
30 do Verdegris do do
so do Paris Green do do
800 do Yellow Ochre do do
400 do Sp. Brown and Venetian Red do do
10 lbs. Whiting
Paint and White w ash Brushes
Window Glass of all sizes and Putty.
All Of which he will sell very low for Cash.
CHARLES STOTT,
Corner of 7h street and Penn. Avenue.
may l5-lm
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LIFE OF JOHN B. COUGH
TINHE celebrated Temperance Lecturer, for Sale
Il at our new Book and Stationery Store, few
doors East Of the Railread Denot. tkfafh
may 2l u. WARD a. SON
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THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY
CLAY. By Calvin Cotton. Author or Ia.

TTNHE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY
CLAY, BY Calvin Cotton, .a,lthor of"Ju-
mus Tracts" -Four Years in Greet Britain" Sc.
The work consists Of two volumes octave, 5O4 pages
in each, and Us embellished with two enprayinos.
Its mechanical execution is in the best style of ele
CANT literature. The price Of the work is as follows
In fine muslin binding S4 90
Do do do gilt edge and side s 90
In sheep, extra, library style S 90
In calf, super extra gilt $50
In Turkey morocco, super extra Rilt $50
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
X. FARNHAM, Agent for the Publishers,
Corner OF llth street and Pennsylvania avenue.
april 1l-n
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THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE IN.
SURANCE COMPANY;

Office No. IL, Wall street, New YORK.
FNHiS Conpany continue to insure LIVES ON
LY Upon the most favorable terms. and at the
lowest rates Of premiums. The annual premium.
# over $50, may be paid one-fourth in cash and
three-fnurths in secured note. payable in one year,
with six per cent. interest, subject to assessments
if required hy the Company or it may he paid in
monthly 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
ierest which interest is Imyal,e annually The
Company Wi oan their scrip two-thirds its
amount, or it may be applied to the payment of fu-
ture premiums. or to increase the amount insured.
u persons taking policies become members, but
not liable beyond the amount Of their premiums.
married insure the life of her hus-
band, from any demands of his creditors, for
any amount, the annual premium of which does
not exceed S3U0. The company will pay an equi-
table tate for Life Policies, when they shall have
acquired value. All claims OH p, lices 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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Keep Clean.

NHE largest assortment of the best BRUSHES
- constantly kept on hand at my Hardware and
Variety Store, Pennsylvania avenue near 9th street,
wholesale and retail. GEO. SAVAGE.
april 22-T Nat. InteIligencer 3tl
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WHITES Compound 6irup or WILD
wv CHERRY, Sara parilla, and ether
MEDICINAL PLANTS. The preparer Of the
above Sirup, having witnessed for many yssrs its
extraordinary effects in obstinate coughs and, in
truth, in all breast complaints tending TO ccnsunP
ton, has been induced by many Of those who have
experienced It's salutay operation, TO oer u 70 the
public, under the full conviction that the timely use
Of this compound will avert the fatal termination of
many cases. t 10t1 ..a558 81
The preparer adds to this notice the certificates OF
two respectable citizens who ascrbe their restoration
to health to this preparation. -ga .hi
This is to certify that my daughter received great.
benefit from mixture called Compound SlTup OF \
Wild Cherry and Sarsaparilla, prepared by Mrs. -.
c. White on 9th street, between and I: streets.
Her cough was entirely cured by using the above
Si-up and take pleasure in recommending II 70
the public as sure and speedy remedy for coughs,
however violent or long standing.
H street, First Ward. Washington.
Mrs. j. C. WH1rE: Dear Madam,--It afford me
hear,f It satisfaction to lay before the public the hem
eft received from yeur Compound Srup OF Wild
Cherry and SarsaparilIa. ] was taken. two years
ago, with had cough, ara tned grsaa many things
that were recommended and nothing did NE any
good was advised to try some Of your compound
Sirup, Wild Cherry and Sarsapa,illa. NY q ugh
was SO bad that hardly could go slong, and after
taking the first bottle was much better that
was able to attend 10 my business, and now ana
entirely clear Of my cough. aa al.tlt4 Il
JOHN HAGERTY,
Ninth street, near L, Washington
AGxNTs.
S. Redfern, First Ward Washington.
fSI- L. n L
10th streets. a s-aa s,5
Refer To
Mrs. Lucinda O'Farrell Dove, F street, he tween
Il tn and 18th streets. s 15
Edward Francis, King street, Alexandria. d. C.
Price ST per bottle, or $40 per dozen For sale
by J.C. WHITE, Ninth street.
feb l4-2awly Between d and Z streets.
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LEASANT and furnished apart
ments may be had at Miss GURLEY'S, on 9
street, near ~. fcb7-H
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Avs OF THE UNITED aSTaTES-STERE-
OTYPED EDITION.

L.4WS OF THE UNITED DgST.4TES-STERE-
OTYPED EDITION.
Published by authority Of Congress.
VOL. 10 SEPARATELY.
TNHE subscribers will publish at the commence
| ment o"the present session Of Congress, about
January /, 1876, ''THE Laws OF THE UNITED
STATES" agreeably to an act Of Congress of the
last session, and for The accommodation Of those gen
Hemen ,oho hare The earlier edition in nine volumes
volume ten, containing the laws from the year 1889
to March lS45, will be published separately and
sold al the cost of paper and print An annual sup
plcment a similar type and paper will hereafter
be published of the close of each session of Con-
gress, so that the Laws of the United States may
always be had in neat and uniform style.
LITTLE & BROWN,
Law Booksellers and Publishers, Boston.
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\ EW CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTORY
~ Corrected up to date by the Postmaster o
the House OF Representatives. For sale by
june s-h F. TAYLOR
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DIRECTORS.
Rensselaer, Havens, Robert l.. Patterson,
Guillaume Merle, Seth Low,
Lewis G.. Grover Charles 5. Macknctt
WIN. A. F. Pentz, Thos. B Segur,
VIM. M. Simpson, Marcus l.. Wad.
Henry McFarlan,
ROBERT j.. PATTERSON, President
Benz. &. MILLER, Secretary.
JOSEPH j. LORD. Agent.
JAMES STEWART, M. D., No. 2, Bond ST.,
Medical examiner
Washington, ID. G.
JOSEPH q. LEWIS, Agent, 7th street, nearly
opposite the Patriotic Bank.
HARVEY LlNDSLY, M. D., corner of Al and
e. streets Medical examiner. feb G--tf
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FOK SALE.

LNOUR small Frame Houses, situated ON the cor
Il ner of 4th and L streets. Enquire at this
Office
july -5eed
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7tn strtet, nearly Opposite TaU1otlc BaiiR.
Dec lS-tf
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A SUCKER IN SEARCH OF TIL
planners HOUSE.
BY EVENPAORT.

'Mal cb pictures are always agreeable
to tie eye OF taslej Why sho1Id moi
match sketches be equally Sc, "A Suck.
er in warm Barb,' recently published
10 The ReviIe, called, the other evening
he relation Of q suckers adventures in
search Of the Planters HoUSe, and
hus we give them;
This Sucker was very imporlanr
Sucker---in his own Of important event:
ne found hmseIf suddenly called upon
10 visit ST. Louis, place that he had 8
mysterious solN OF 90 idea was some
but that was Oh. He Gel out, accom-
panied by an equally veldaht compsn'
rou' and 10 due course found himself II
he Mound ci - making very Cousc-
pucnlaI iGqulreS alter the tusl hotel,
Now, jhe fest hO'eP IL HIegoy,Iie wa:
som, and orr Sucker that he had I
,eiy adequate idea OF 'sech bIIdiu'sj' bu
% one on Zen occupying "a bull squar
was entirely 100 extensive conceptions
When, therefore, The Planters wa
pointed our 10 him, he gftveIy marched
Inv the pTIuciD3l eUIranrr. II rnkinu iha
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in the death struggle. to where the
Stood. All this was the work Of an in
slant The knees Of the hardy old pa
reur shook with emotion at lbe escap
OF his young master; as ior MaIslouf,h
Ijvid paIeness, and the coovu'sIve ,hud
Idering of his limbs, testified The Stale o
his mind.
Take your arms said the young ba
ron, quickly replacing 10 his hands The
carablne; here are our Comrades-lhey ey
must not see you unarmed and, pareUr
Nol word of all this
'Lookr said be 10 his companions a,
Ihey gathered around, pointing to The
monslrous bessls-'o1e 10 each. Now
Monster de Maaionr, | wait your or.
ders. and am ready to give The satjsfac-
lion you require
The latter made no reply, but reached
out his hand, which ViIeltelon cordial.
~ shook.
That evening banquet was given 10
celebrate The donble victory. Toward,
The end Of The repasl toast 10 che van
quishers' was proposed, and immediate
ly accepted. Monsieur d'Argentre,
lass in hand, rose 10 pledge it, when
also rising. held his arm, ex
60 The sole vanqusher Of
rhe day!--Io our noble hest! 1t was he
alone who killed The two bears, aud if,
hrough his generosity, | have allowed
the illusion 10 last so long, it was sim
ply for this reason: the stfroNt which ]
gave him was public one-ne repala.
ion ough, to be public like wise, now
declare that Monsieur de VjlIeron il
he bravest Of the brave, and that | shall
mainain it towards all and against ALL
This time, at least, | shq rot take II
your gauntlet, said Monsieur d'ArSen.
re.
There's brave young man. cried
he plreur, whom his master bad ad.
niued to his table, and who endeavorec
conceal a furtiVe tear. Nothing
.ould better 0rove to me, sir, that, with
4 little experience, you WIZ be as cain
N the presence Of bears, as your are, !
am sure, in the face of an enemy
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GlIS0.ALhLLAN NR0U'So
THE BEAR-CHASE,
FROM THE FRENCH.

One evening a short time after Ihe battle
Of FonIenoy, Cl745,) group Of 'be king S
body guard was CongIegaied near The Lato-
na Basin, at Versailles, listening TO two OF
their number discussing subject which al
that reriod was rarely matter Of conuo'
versy in military circles.
'Reluse duel after public affronu ex-
claimed the tallesl oc the speakers, whose
brouzed features were rendered almost le.
rocious by a thick red musiache; Il! is a
stain that all the waters Of the deuge would
not wash away
Il repeat, Monsieur de Msatour,' replied
the other in calm, polite tone, that there
is more true courage in refusing than in acs
cepIng a duel. What is more common
than 10 yield 10 passion, envy, or ven
geance; and what more rare than 10 resist
theml Therefore 1t is virtue when exhi
bl,ed at the price of public opinion, for
what costs nothing, is esteemed as worth
nothing
"A marvel Monsieur d Atgentra,I would
advise, if ever The king gives you the COM
mand of company, 10 have engrGven on
the sabres ofthe soldiers. the command
menl-.IhOu shalt do no MURDER
'And wherefore not! His majesty would
have better servants, and The country few
pIunderers, if we had in our regiments
more soldiers and fewer bulies. Take, as
an example, him with whom you seem so
incensed: has he not nObly avenged whist
you call an af'ronl by taking, with his own
hands, an eDemy's colors, while your
knaves most likely formed prudent re-
serve behind lhe baggage!'
'CowardS themselves have their moments
of courage
And the brave also their moments o.
fear
THE expression is not that Of gentle
man.
1T is that of Monsieur &c Turenn9, Whose
family equaIed either OI ours, and who a
vowed ihai he was not exempt from sucl
moments. Everybody has heard of hi
conduct to braggadOclo, who boasIed II
his preserCe that he had never known fear
He suddenly passed lighted candle unde
the speakers nose, who instantly drew
back his head, 10 the great amusement q
tie bystanders, who laughed heartily at Ihi
singular mode Of testing The others asser
lion
None but marshall of France had dar
ed 10 try such a pleasantly. To our sub
jeCt sir. maintaiuithat your friend is
coward, and you-
And - repeated DArgenTe b
eyes flashing, and his lips firmly compres
ed.
.HolIoa, gentlemen" exclaimed a thi
marty, who, owing 10 The warmth Of the a
gunenl, had joined the group Unperceive
,Tbis is nv affair." said he to Monsieur
Argenre, holding his armj then turning
his adversary adJcd-'Monsieur de Nal
tour, an at your orders.
Hn that case, after you, if nece'sar!
said D. Argenlre, with his usual calmness
'By my honor you charm me, gen'
mcnl Let US CO.
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Low MARKET. STREET.
TERMS:
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The COL UlHBLA DEMOCRATWW b,
ppJiished eUery Saturday morning, Al
1'UO DOLL4RSper 0naUm poydbh
half yearly in adUmce, or 1t0o Dollars
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No Subscription wiH be taken fora shorte'
period than sir months; nor d,'y diScOn'
tiauaace permiHed,matH all arrearGges
are discharged.
ADVERTISEMENS not exceeding a
square wiU be conspicuously inserted al
one DoRorfor the first three Insertions
md Tventy,fUe cents for e0ery S"bSe.
ouent Insertion. g79,4 liberal discOun
a.ade 10 those who adUertise byhe gear
LETTERS addressed on boSineSs,m must
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t you receive my letter from Far's!
Yes sir, and those gentlemen, yosr com
rades, will havs some week before them.
Are there bears already on the height
Ilhen" asked VlereIon. extending his hant
liz he direction OF one Of The lofty peak
whose summit, covered with snow, glitter
ed in The morning sun.
Five in ala complete menage-Ia'h
er mother and children; besides an old bach
eIor, whom rhe SpaniaJds had driven Il
this side
In less Ihan a week we shall go in pnT'
suit Of them Do you know pareur somt
of my comrades are rather rough sports
men: there is one Of them who is able II
snuff candle with a pistol al Iwealy pa
ces
Easier perhaps than to snuff bear a
four replied The old man laughing.
THAT is what said also. Bat as
should wish to judge for myself of his prov
ess, you must place us together al the
same postal ,he bridge Of Maure, for in-
Stance.
'Humr said the paEeur scratching his
ear: it would better please me 10 have you
else " here
'WhyH
Because 10 guard this pos! man ougn'
to be in a state of grace for he will be beS
tween Two dealhs-lhe bears and the pre-
ciplce,'
Il know the one and do not fear the 9TH
er: lhahks 10 your lessons
i am sure Of that. But with your leave
| should like to guard the bridge myself.
You are sure ihen that The bears will
pass that way?
'Sure-yes; but quite sure-no, RecoI
Iecl that they are svIieG and prudent beasts,
which never confde their plan Of route 10
any one
1t is agreed 90. IshaIl guard Ihe bridgt
with my comrade. Now, go and have lhr
rackers reedy!'
VERY well very we'll murmered pareur
IS he retired; i shall have my eye on him
I;.,L, I,r- ,Cto, ,,yordg ,lI ,Lnso inyit.I