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T AND AGENCY In TEXAS.-The subscri-
IL Der, having, during residence of nine or ten
years in Texas, been connected with the land Offices
thereof and having acted the agent of his friends
in the United States, in purchasing, selling holding
paying taxes upon, and giving general superin-
tendence to their lands in Texas respectfully offers
his services to such other persons abroad may
wish to engage them. ...a ...s. s.,r.,
..a r.r.r. sag REFERENCES. ,.s.a. .r4. ..M
His excelency Arson Jones, General Sam. Hous-
ton, General L. ]. Rusk, General p. J. Henderson,
Colonel James Love, Colonel James Riley, Hon.
ID. S. Kaufman, Texian charge dafIaires, WASH
ington city; Matthew ST. Clair Clarke, do; King
man & Co., do; General G. +. Mercer, and the
Texan consuls abroad.
Many forfeiturcs are about to accrue, from failure
to pay taxes; many claims, otherwise good, will be
barred by adverse possession of three years---that
being the limitation; many titles Of laKds conveyed
in the United States, be admitted record in
Texas, for want Of proper authorization. Owing
to other of these causes, the best lands
are in a condition to be lost.
Having made it my business to become acauaint-
ed with all the laws relating titles and being de-
termned to attend diligently to all claims confded to
me, require in all cases, an advance in cash, sufh.
cicnt to cover expenses Of investigation When
that shall be DONE am willing to take a contingent
interest in the lands for attention and services.
ROBERT ID. JOHNSON.
Galveston, August T. 1916
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GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY

For Coughs, Colds, Asthma, and Consumption!
TINE great and only remedy for Colds, Coughs,
Il Asthma, and Consumption, is the Hungarian
Balsam of Life discovered by the celebrated DIR.
Buchan of London, England, and introduced into
the United States under the immediate superin-
tendence Of the inventor.
The extraordinary success Of this medicine in the
curse Of pulmonary diseases, warrants the American
agent in soliciting for treatment the WORST POS
SIBLE CASES that can DO found in the commu-
nifty; that seek relief IN vain from any Of the
common remedies of the day, and have been given
up by the most distinguished physicians confirm
ed and incurable. The Hungarian Belsam has
cured, and will cure, the most desperate Of cases.
II is no quack nostrum, but a standard English
medicine, Of known and established efficacy.
Every family in the United States should be sup
piled with Buchans Hungarian Balsam of Life, not
only to counteract the consumptve tendencies Of
the climate, but TO be used preventive medicine
in all cases of Colds, Coughs, Splitting of Blood,
Pain in the Side and Chest, Irritation and Soreness
Of the Lungs, Bronchitis, Difficulty of Breathing,
Hectic Fever, Night Sweats, Emaciation and Gene
raj Debility, Asthma, Influenza, Hopping Cough,
and Group.
U5-Sod in large bottles at 81 per bottle, with full
directions for the restoration Of health.
Pamphlets, containing mass Of English and
American certificates, and ether evidence, showing
the unequallcd merits ofthis great English remedy,
may be obtained of the agents gratuiously, .
DAVID F. BRADLEE, sole agent for the United
States, 1l9 Court street, Boston.
T. w. DYOTT & SONS, general Wholesale agents,
No, 1872 North Second street, Philadelphia.
Special depot at the Bookstore Of ROBERT
FARNHAM, corner of Eleventh street and Penn
sylvania avenue, Washington city Also for sale
by the principal Druggists.
June 5 ... ..
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A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
II ToN.-The undersigned offers his services as
an agent for claims upon either of the departments
or Congress.
Particular attention will be paid to the settlement
Of accounts Of dsbursing officers, who may find it
nconvenient to attend personally, especially those
of the navy. His experience and practical knowl
edge will afford many facilities.
Charges will be moderate, and regulated by the
amount claimed and the extent OF service required.
Communications [post paid) will receive immediate
attention. CHARLES DE SEEDING, ~
Room No. IL Todd's Building,
Pennsylvania avenue.
.... REFERENCES. 49,
Commodore Charles Stewart, u 8. N.
Commodore John Downes, u s. N
Stephen Cambreleng, esq, New York. ,..
A. o. Dayton, esq, Fourth Auditor, Treasury
Department.
Rev. Septimus Tuston Chaplain to the Senate.
John G. Rives, esq, Washington, d. c.
John Boyle, esq.,. .."
James Hoban, ESQ.,,
Charles Q; Handy, esq, Purscr U. 8. Navy.
John De Bree, esq,
X. r.. Waldron, esq,
April 9--f
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FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
WTLLL4.M T. JENNINGS e. CO.,
- .. DRAPERs AND TAILORs, ....
Importers Of cloths and cassimeres, vestings, &c.
No. 23l, Broad,cay .amsriean Hotel,

10 q
a.. N .. DRAPERS AND TAILORs,
Importers Of cloths and cassmeres, vesings, &c.
No. 231, Broad,cay, .4nsriean Hotel,
NEW York,
Psnnsyirania Avenue near Sirih street,
a. . WARRINGTON, .ea. a.... go.
4 A RE in receipt of an extensive assortment of
IL new goods for fall and winter wear, compris
ing French and English cloths for dress and frock
coats; cassmeres in great variety of styles; silk,
satin, merino, and velvet vespgs; mied cloths
tweeds, &C., for overcoats; which will be made up to
ORDER through the aid of efficient corps of cutters
can be found in the country-an essential point in
the economy to which we would direct and in rem
derng the style and character Of our garments such
az must satisfy the discriminating that views Of
cbeapness are not based on the production of any
other than frst-rate garments, such as have sus-
taned our system of small profits and quick returns,
and prompted the solicitation Of call from those
who would really effect a saving Of the extra per
centage levied under the credit system. n& @aga
7 The attention directed to the pantaloons depart
ment must continue to offer inducements to those
who appreciate fit combining ease and elegance.
In addition to the usual assortment Of goods kept
by the trade, we have always on hand ready-made
dress and frock coats, pantaoons, vests, &c. to an
swer the requirements of those who, in cases of
emergency, may require frst-rae suit. Also,
fancy articles in great variety scarfs cravas,
handkerchiefs gloves, suspenders, hosiery, UNDER
vests, drawers, linen and muslin shirts, collars, &c.
Nov 19-ihf
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NOTICE TO INVENToRS.--Pa,ont agency
In by Peter Won Schmidt & Co., on F eet, ol-
posite the Patent Office in the city of Washington,
D. g. Inventors may have business transacted with
the Patent Office through this agency either in per-
or by letter. In all cases they will find il 10
their advantage to give the subscribers a call
Models are made or repaired to order. Draw
ngs and specifications made--al at the shortest no
ce. The strictest attention will be observed in all
business and transactions with the Patent Office that
shall be intrusted TO their care.
The charges will be very moderate. Persons at
distance wishing information 90 to the paentabili-
ty ofthelr inventions, shall be attended to also.
All letters directed to this agency must be post
paid to insure attention.
PETER Won SCHMIDT,
Patent Agent and Civil Engineer
I'd JULIUS II. Won SCHMIDT,
Mschinist.
I, ALEX. w. Won SCHMIDT,
Nov l3--sodlm' Draughismsn.
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A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
n TON, d. C.-CHARLEs De SELpNG, Cen
eral Agent, No IL, Totd's buildings Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington, d. c., offers his services to
those who may have claims on either of the execu-
tive departments, or Congress, or private claims on
individuals.
Particular attention paid to the settlement of ac-
counts of disbursing officers who may find it ncon-
venient to attend personally, especially those of the
navy. t'1. "#E."
Also attends agent for nonresident property
holders, collecting rents, procuring pensions, &c.
Charges will be moderate, and regulated by the
amount claimed, and the extent Of services required
Communications (post paid) will receive immedi-
ate attention. t"t
He has the honor to refer to the Navy Depart
ment and the several bureaus connected with it;
Second Comptroller and Fourth Auditors Offices,
and the senior pursers in the navy; and also to Hon.
c. G. Cambreleng, New York; Commodore Charles
Stewart, Philadelphia; Commodore John Downs
Boston; Hon. Henry L. Ellsworth, Washington;
Hon. E. H. Foster. Nashville, Tennessee; and
Thomas M. Blount, esq, Pensacola.
April II tr. ''-' .' t. 81
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CT. JEANS MErTALINE aALvANIc

CT. JEANS METTALINE GALVANIC
~ STRENGTHENING PLASrER.-fhe fol-
lowing article 10 copied from the Brooklyn Star,
IN which paper il appeared editorally, The repu-
tation OF he Rev. Dr. Cox, is sufficient to warrant
the pubic that far he is concerned this esti-
monial in favor Of the galysnc plaster is entirely
free from deception; and, in fact. all OF the eertih'
Gates obtained for these plasters arc OF The most u-
excepuonabIe character;
"Wetake pleasure in referring our readers TO tie
following certificate, in eonnexion with the advice
tisemeDt 10 our columns to-day. Emanating, rs il
does, from the good heart and sound head Of gem
lleman SO we'll and fayorably known in this COM
munity as the Rev. 8. III. Cox, ID. d., Of this city,
any communication OF ours would be wholly super
Huous. The certificate ITSELF in connection with
scores Of others Of like character speaks for itself
and sceptles have only TO see, examine, and judge
for themselves. = a.E l#a
II have had the pleasure and the profit ofprovlng
lately the value Of the 'galvanic strengthening
plaster in its application near my right shoulder,
where felt novel sensation Of rheumatism. II
seems well adapted TO its end and without knowl-
edge ofitseonslituent properties caring scientific
ally about its chemical or galvanic action, ! am
happy, from experience, 70 commend It's sanative
virtues 10 all with whom my name may possibly
have influence, safe, neat protecting, pleasant,
and eficaeious preparation Of the sort; which, wiih'
out any Encouragement Of others, may be safely and
appropriately praised on Its own account
10. SAMUEL III. cox.
''Rusurban, Brooklyn, N. r., Dee. 4, l645.n
These pasiers can be had in Washington, of
D .H| ...f CATIAN
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Dec. 24--ly

John MILLER, Confectioner, northwest cor.
d ner of r and 9th streets, Washington, respect
fully informs the citizens of Washington that he
has rented Carusi's saloon, and, they have been
just fitted up in superb style, is prepared to let
them out 10 the heads of departments, foreign min
sters members Of Congress, and Citizens for balls
and parties.
As his table furniture is entirely new, and not sur
passed in quantity and quality by that Of any SINH
lar establishment in the United States he is fully
prepared to furnish balls, parties and citizens, at
the shortest notice, in the most splendid style, and
upon the most reasonable terms.
Dec 3O-3t -." Fl. f'
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and intermediate ages nt Toportionate rates; and
the premiums payable semi-annually or QUARTERLY,
preferred.
Buys and sells annuiiies-granis inducements for
ehiidrenmakes all contracts in ,ohich life on The in
terest Of money Is involved.
The policies of insurance may be made payable
to wife, child or any other person designated by
the assured. BY an act Of the State Of Maryland,
1910, chapter 2l2, assurances made by married
women on the lives of their husbands are fully pro-
tected from all claims OF creditors.
The proposals and rates, as well as blank forms
Of application, may be obtained at the Office Of the
company, or its agents.
JOHN ]. DONALDSON, President.
RIcHARp b. Dorsey, Secretary.
JAMES Fl. CAusrsN, Agent for Washington.
June Oily
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DR.. POWELL

ocULIsr AND oPHTHALAic SURGEON,
26l BrOadieay, Of Warren street, .Nt,c York,
CONFINES his practice to diseases Of the eye,
~ operations upon that organ and Us appendages,
and 70 all impefecuons of vision. Testimonials
from the most eminent medical men Of Europe and
America. Reference To patients that have been per-
tecty cured Of amauross, cataract, ophthalmis,
nebule, or specks the eye, strabsmus, squint-
ing, DC. Artificial eyes inserted without any pain
Of operation, that cannot be distinguished from the
natural.
SrEcrAcLEs.--Adyice as TO the kind Of glasses
suitable 10 particular defects, Persons residing at
a distance can receive advice and medicines by de-
scribing their case under the following heads:
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Z PULVERMACHER, from Baltimore, takes
L the pleasure Of informing the ladies OF WASH
ingtsn, and the vicinity, that he will reopen on
Monday next, January S, on Pennsy lyanis avenue,
between Sd street end the Railroad depot, next
doorto DIR. Sehwarzt's apothecary store and second
store from Sd street, below ST. Chsrles's Hotel,
with the most splendid stock Of the following ar
tcles, selected by Mr.. Pulyermacher's agent in
Paris, with the greatest care. ....
A great variety of ball dresses, plain, needle
worked, and embroidered in gold and silver.
Also magnificent assortment Of plain and em-
broldered ladies' linen cambrick pocket handker-
chiefs
A great variety Of needle-worked collars, inside
handkerchief and cApes plain, Swiss and "a Tarle-
ton musllus, IN all prevailing shades, for evening
dresses. ... .. ....
In the lace department will be found genuine VAL
oncenncs, Dtntelles de Regcnce, Points d'Angle-
terrei genuine Brussels and Malines laees; English
and German thread laces and edgings; imitation of
Valenciennes, English thread laces, and bobbin
odgings; netdc-worked Swiss and esmbrick edgings
and Insertions in great variety. H'H "f a
A beautiful and selected assortment Of white blue,
and pink fancy satin ribands for bonnes and cine
uresi velves aud satlns for dresses and bonnets in
different colors.
Ladies' and gentemens' kid and silk gloves, and
hosiery Of the best makers in Paris.
French fancy articles purses, gilt hair ornaments,
combs, brushes, fncy soaps, &c, &C., with great
variety Of other articles.
Mademoisclle Bertha Me'eye, from Paris, who
attends to the business in the millinery line, will
Ceye orders for bonnets and hair ornaments, made
notice.
The store will positively be opened on Monday
next, January S, 1886. ,n
Dec 30--6t a##H
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IMPORTANT woRK.--Just received "The
Il Suppressed History Of The Administration Of
John Adams, from 1897 to 1901" with copious
appendix notes, and portrait Of the late President
Adams, by John Henry Sherburne, author of" Ma
val Sketches,n "Paul Jones' Etiquette PEN
bound; 400 pages for 81 only, by
A. HULL,
s,aiioner, corner Of u street and Penn, nv,
Dec 23--4uf
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Posr oFrIcE DErAKrMEsI,

December IL, l645.
PROPOSALS for carrying the mails Of the Uni
Il ted States from LIST April, 1886, TO 3Oih June,
l84s inclusive in Ohio will be received at the Con-
tract Office Of the Post Office Department, in the
city of Washington, until p. m. of the 18th Feb
rusry, 1896 Ito be decided the next day) on the
routes, and in the and time herein specified,
10 wit:
No. 20l4. From Cadiz, by Archer, New Rum
ley, Kigore, and Hickory, to Canollton, 81 miles
aud back, once week.
Leave cadiz every Thursday AT a. M, arrive at
Carroon same day by 4 Pm.
Leave Carrollton every Wednesday att a. m,
arrive at Cadz same day by 6p
Is- Proposals to omit Hickory and embrace
Harlem Springs; and also to end route at Harlem
Springs, Will be considered. AZ. L--.n
No. 2030 From New Lisbon, by McKaig's
Mills, Dungannon, Hastingsyille, Meehaniostown,
TO Carrolton, "a miles and back, once week.
Leave New Lisbon every Saturday at 8 o. m,
arrive at Carrollton same day by 6 p. N. ..
Leave Carroton eyey Friday at 8 a. M, arrive
at New Lisbon same day by 4 pm. ..s .
NOTES.
No proposal will be considered unless IL be ac-
mpan'ed by a guarantee, signed by one or more
responsible persons ia the following manner, viz.
The undersigned --------- guarantee that 49,
- fhis bid for carrying the mail from -
to - be accepted by the Postmaster
General, shall enier into an obligation prior TO the
LIST day Of April, 1886, with good and sufficient
su ses, 10 perform the service proposed.
Dated l54 ... ...
This should be accompanied by the certificate of
a postmaster, or other equivalent testimony, that
the guarantors men Of properly, and able to
make good their guaranty. -.H.#
G5-The proposals should be sent to the depart
ment sealed, endorsed Proposals for route No.
-" and addressed to the First Assistant Post
ms stsr General ..... .... ..r ....#. n. IN
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MEXICAN SCRIP FOR SALE.
lnr1vJS 40 r0Q - Ma...oo., ..-.. L. -,

A BOUT $3, 500 in Mexican scrip, bearing 8 pc
IA cent interest per annuu,, and payable in seven
teen quarterly instruments, seven Of which are a.
ready due, for sale by the present holder, who is
about to remove to Europe
Offers received until the 25th of October, 1S45
addressed to p, No. 800 Broadway, New York.
This is good opportunity offered to capitalists
to make a safe and profitable investment. ....
Oct Tiff t." &0 thE..s. w ..fH ..t'. '' 7t
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PROPOSALS FOR NAVY TIMBER.
Dec lS-la4w

Navy DEPARTMENT,
Bureau Of Constructon, Equipment, q Repair,
.. ... 9Th December, IS45.
CEALED PROPOSALS, endorsed proposals for
- timber, will be received at this bureau until 3
o'clock p m, Of the 10th Of January next, for fur
nishing and delivering, or before the LIST July,
1896 the following quntties and kinds Of timber viz:
III the nary-yard GnspOri Virginia
30 900 cubic feet Of white oak plank stocks,
none less than IS feet in length average IS feet
and no less than IA inches square at the top end.
900 cubic feet hne-grain long-leaf southern
yellow piLe plank stocks--none less than 40 feet in
length, to average As feet, and not less than l6
inches square at the top end.
5000 cubic feet Of white pine plank stocks, none
less than IS feet in length, and average 40 feet
and not less than l6 inches square Al the top end
ITO but-cuts Of white-oak timber, TO be free from
all defects, and to be measured clear of all heart
shakes and sap, viz: .... .... ..
30 pieces % feet long, Is inches wide, and 70 inch
es thick. .... .r....
90 pieces 20 feet long, l6 inches wide, and II inch
es thick.
IS pieces 10 feet long, l6 inches wide, and 10 inch
en- thick.
IS pieces IL feet long, Is inches wide, and inch
es thick.
The following spruce pine sticks, spars, and
poles:
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

THE sessions of this institution annually COM
Il mence on the LIST day ofoctober, and terminate
| on the 18th ofJune following
The schools Of the University, with their respect
i've professors, are:
1. AScIEsr LANGUAGES, Professor Harrison.
2. MODERN LANGUAGE, Schee.
8. MArHfaArIcs, Courtepav.
4. NATURAL PuiLosoPBY, " w. b. Rogers
5. CiuL ESeISEEKiNe-the subjects OF which
are divided between the professors Of Mathematics
and Natural Philosophy.
o. CHEMISTRY, Professor X. +. Rogers
7. MEDICINE, I" Howard.
8. AsAroMr q svssrRr, Cabell.
:, =, MosAL PniLsssssg5U' :. MeGsiIsy,
In both schools of Languages are also taught An
Gent and Modern History, and the literature Of the
In the school Of Mathematics is included mixed
mathematics.
geology.
In that Of Moral Philosophy, beles-Iet,rsa, logic,
and political economy,
In that of Law besides municipal law in all its
branches the Law of and nations the science
OF government, and constitutional law.
To be admitted into this Institution, the applicant
must be sixteen years Of age; but the faculty may
dispense with this requison in favor Of one whose
brother is a student
Every student is free to attend the school Of his
choice but ii he be under twenty years of age
he shall attend least three, unless authorized by
has parent or guardian IN writing, or by the Faculty
for good cause, TO attend a less number
All students under twenly-one years of age are
required 10 board within the precincts, and 10 de
posite theirfunds with the Patron.
The ensctments formerly requiring students to
prescribed uniform, aud TO nay per cent
commission on their deposiies, have been repealed
Religious services are regularly performed at the
University by chaplain, who IL appointed, in turn
from the four principal denominations OF the State
and by resolution Of the Faculty, ministers Of the
Gospel may attend any Of the schools without the
payment OF fees 10 the Professors, The same priv
iege rs extended TO young men who are preparing
Tor the ministry, upon their presenting TO the Fac
ulty satisfactory evidence Of decided merit
The expenses OF the season Of nine months are as
follows
Board, lodging, and attendance. ..SIOO
Rent Of dormiIory sl6j for half, If occupied by
=, TWO - ;,:'''' ''''''.,'.........,...
Use OF public rooms. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Is
Fuel and candles estimated at............... 20
Fees, u only one professor be attended, $50; if
two, to each professor $50; IL more than TWO,
TO each s25i say" .............,........ IS
Total, exclusive Of clothes, books, and pocket
money'.'-.''''.'''.'.' ...S2l5
The allowance for clothes is limited to 400. and
OF pocket money 10 S45.
The usual average amount expended by resident
students is found, from the Patrons books to range
about $3.50; which sum is believed to be amply sui.
hcient for every useful purpose.
GEORGE w, SPooNER,
/ Proctor and Petron University of Va