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Aug. 25
nOwNING'SNEw wORK---The Hor.
~ ticulturist and Journal OF Rural Art

nOWNING'SNEw WORK---The Hor.
~ ticulturist and Journal OF Rural Ar
and Rural Taste.-This work, the publication
of which was commenced on the first of July, 1886
may be ordered Of the proprietor, Luther Tucker
Cutvator Office, Albany, N. Y, or Of Jos. Brecl
& CO., Agricultural Warehouse, 81 North Marke
street, Boston; M III. Newman & Co., booksellers
1893 Broadway New York; and G. B. Zieber e. Co.
Philadelphia, by whom 1t is published in thos'
cities. ... q.
The Horticuturist is edited by A. J. Downing
esq, and pub shed on the first of every month"; each
number containing 48 pages octave, printed in thu
best style, and embeIlished with plates and numer
Gus other engravings, IN a style similar TO those
given IN Mr.. Downing's Landscape Gardening,
and Cottage Residences" Price 50 per annum.
The Horticulturist will be devoted,
|. To gardening in thoroughly practical as well
as scientific sense.
2 To the description and cultivation of frui
trees.
3 To gardening as an art of taste, embracing es
says hints, and designs on ornamental and land
scape gardening.
raj cottages and villas, farm houses, gates, lodges
ice-houses, wineries, &c, &c.
In short this periodical may be considered a con
tinuaton of the various works rural subjects, by
its editor, which have already been favorably re
ceived by the public 1t is his object to assist
as far possible, in giving additional impulse to thu
progress of horticulture and the tasteful in rura
life; subjects which are now so largely occupying
all those interested in country pursuits. ....
Subscriptions received by J. F. Callan, Wash
ington city, and by the agents for "The Cultiva
tor" throughout the Union.
July l7-dG
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DOARDING.-Ag gentleman and his lady, or
ID two single gentlemen, can be accommodated
with pleasant room and board, in private family
where there are no children, in the neighborhood
of the City Hail. healthy, retired, and pleasant To-
cation, and every attention pad to their comfort
and convenience. Terms moderate. Address Y.
H., Union Office.
N. B. Three or four young gentlemen wishing
board, without lodging, would also be accommo-
dated.
Sept ll-3iaW2w
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r ARGE type Testaments--a small sup
IL ply, in variety of plain and richly orna-
mented bindings, just imported direct from London,
by F. TAYLOR, OF a size, cearness, and beauty Of
type unequelled by any before imported into the
United States
Also English Bibles ofevery size and kind, ofthe
most perfect descriptions, in great variety.
Aug. 81
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TOLD PENS, of the finest quality and finish
VI very superior in these respects to most fthos,
that have heretofore been brought TO this market
A small supply of the above, put up in silveI
cases for the pocket, with pointed pencils at
tached, are offered for sale "a small lot only al
80 25 each, to close consignment-the price being
one which cannot be adhered TO. -..-.
Sept. i f. TAYLOR.
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InEMOCRATIC REVIEW for septem-
~ Dber.--CosTENrs-fhe Tariff, its history and
influence Imaginary Commonwealths; American
Actors IN England; The Old Arm Chair; Haydn's
Apprenticeship; Papers Literature and Art; Lite
rary Larcenes; Papers Of an Old Dartmour Prison
or; Society in England and the United States FL
nancal and Commercial Record, &c
Published monthly for 80 per annum, payable in
advance. Apply to f. TAYLOR, Bookseller,
Washington, who will have the work regularly
forwarded, strongly enveloped, to any part Of the
United States.
Sept III
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GOAL, COAL, COAL!-The subscriber Is
" now receiving his supply Of the article 30 wei
known as the Butler coal, and which has given such
general satisfaction for the last three four years
He has also on hand coal broken expressly for
radiators, cooking ranges, and CRATES, which will be
sold low for cash.
Orders will be received at the yard, corner Of 49,
street and Maryland avenue, near the Long Bridge,
or at the Butler coal Office, (J. w. Baden's hard
ware siore three doors from 9th street, south SIDE
John +. Callan's drug store; E. Smms & Sons; and
at the stove dealers generally throughout the city.
Sept. 2--3awlm JOHN PETTlBONE.
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NEAcKrNrosHs MIsoELLANIEs,

ltl reprinted from the London three-Foiuine
copy, now complete in one.
The Statesmen of the Commonwealth Of Eng
land, treatise on the popular progress IN English
history by John Foster.
The Modern British Plutarch, being lives Of men
distinguished ia the recent history OF Englandi oJ
w. Cooke Taylor ] vol
The Expedition TO Borneo Of Her MHles'ys snip
Dido, for the suppression of piracy by Captain
Keppel, royal navy, vol,
The complete work Of Dickens; vols.
Captain Marysts Log OF a PriSateer's Man,
Just published. +. TAYLOR.
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NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS. Thirty

/ three years. experience as clerk IN one OF
the principal accounting Offices Of the Treasury,
Third Auditors,) in which was acquired thor
ough knowledge OF the preparation and arrangement
Of public accounts, and of the laws and principles
governing their settlement, fully qualities the sub
scriber undertake the transaction of any business
connected with the public departments He has for
that purpose opened an agency office in Washing
ton, and will attend to the collection of claims, or
any other business either in the departments or be-
fore Congress. States, as well as individuals hav-
ing accounts to adjust with the general government
particularly those arising from transactions connect
ed with the Mexican war, would find it to their adj
vantage to employ him. ..,
RICHARD BURGESS.
Residence on 1lth street, between and II
streets.
James w. McCuoh, First Comptroller Of the
Treasury.
Albion K Paris, Second Comptroller of the
Treasury.
Peter Hagner, Third Auditor of the Treasury.
General Thomas s. Jesup, Quartermaster Gen
era United States army.
General George Gibson, Commssary General of
Subsistence.
General Roger Jones' Adjutant General.
General Nathan Towson, Pnymaster General.
Colonel Joseph g. Totten, Of the corps Of engi-
neers. :' ...
Colonel Jehn J. Albert, of the typographical engi-
neers.
Richard Smith, ESQ.,, cashier Metropolis Bank.
James Thompson, esq, chief clerk Third ~
tors Office.
Washington, Sept. 16, lS46-3taw4w
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RoNAPARTE and his Marshars, & c

Id &c.--G TEMPLEMAN has received fresh
supply of Bonapurte and his Msrshal's.
Prescott'a Conquest Of Mexico.
Waddie Thompson's Mexico.
Vegetable Kingdom.
Douay Bibles
Ursune Manuals.
Presidents messages from Washington to Polk,
ne edition, 9 vols, royal svo.
Administrations Of Washington and Adams, 2
vols.
On hand large stock of law, medical, and mis-
ceaneous books selected particularly for this mar
ket, for sale at low prices.
Sept
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DOARD wANTED.-A gentlem

DOARD WANTED.-A gentleman and lady
ID wish board by the year in respectable fami-
ly, where they can have middling-sized wefur-
nished parlor and lodgng-room. A location on or
near Pennsylvania avenue is preferred. Persons
wishing TO furnish board above, are requested to
address A. b., at this Office, giving their residence
description of family, rooms, terms, &c.
Sept l0--3t*
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Senl23-3 3tif

IRISH LINENs.-We have received directly
i from the manufacturers in Ireland
20 pieces l2-4 Irish sheetings, at very low prices
10 do "a do do
100 do Irish linens, extraordinarily cheap,
Nichlson's make
so pieces Bdrkley's celebrated goods
10 do extra fine for shirt bosomS
20 do 9-5 and l0-5 powcase linens, extra
stout.
We warrant these goods all linen.
ID. CLAGETT g. co.
Sept 23-3df
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A. GREEN,
Auctisneer and Com. Merchant, Concert Hall.
NEW FALL GOODS, Just received al
IN Kings Lace store, between 18th and

NEW FALL GOODS, Just received at
~ Kings Lace store, between 18th and
18th streets, Pennsylvania avenue, yizi
1000 yards silk fringe, Of all eolors, for trimming
dresses, from to 10 cents per yard
1000 yards gimp fringe, at 2 cents per yard
1000 pieces bonnet and cap riband which we will
sell uncommonly cheap
200 papers solid head pms, only cents per paper
1000 sPools Of cottons cents per SPOOL warranted
200 yards on each spool
1000 skelns sewing silk, only three -fourths Of a
cent per skein
1000 different patterns Of laces, comprising every
variety imported to this country, the new
names Of which too hard to mention.
ALI yards fancy net, Of every description and
style, for caps, caPes, wells, shawlS, head
dresses, &c.
100 Lisle caps, only 8 cents each
500 linen handkerchief from l2I cents To IS each
6S4 fine French. work collars from IS cents TO IS
Also, a splendid assortment Of French-woTk
chemSets, infants robes, &c, which will be sold
cheap.
With a good assortment Of infants caps and
worked waists, at so cents each
Also, splendid profusion Of fancy articles, viz
Gauze wells, mlts at 3 cents per pair, gloves at 5
cents
French flowers from 81 to so cents
Thread, Lisle, and boooin edgings, from l cent to
so cents per yard
Lace capes ruches only cents, muslin dresses
Tuck combs, Grass-clolh skirts
Swiss and Tarleton muslns, quillings, inserings,
&c.
The above named goods are all new and fashion
able, part Of which arrived by the last Atlantic
steamer.
J. I. g. c. KING.
G.
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L>oR SALE OR LEAsE.-Th,

LNOR SALE OR LEASE.-The subscriber
IL intending TO remove from this city, offers for
sale or for lease his three story brick house and gar
den street, between 18th and 18th streets. The
house was nearly rebuilt Two years ago, and is in
very good order. 1t contains SIX rooms, two gar
ret rooms, kitchen, cellar, and porch. The lot is
lS9 feet deep from F street towards an alley con-
nected with Pennsylvania avenue. ."
Also for sale quantity of household articles and
furniture, which may be bought to advantage by
any person desirous to take the house,
Sept l2-2aw3w F. II. GERDES
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uNuOMAs III. CHAMBERS, formerly con.

4 ductor to Dubois Il Stoddaft, piano forte man
utacturer, No. 3S5 Broadway, New York.
N. BAN piano forIes sold at this establishment
are warranted TO stand the action Of any climate.
Reference in Washington, DIR. J. A. Houston,
Office the "Union."
lime l-6m
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TOAL AND WOOD.-The subscribers
~ have landing cargo of Pine Grove red ash
coal, a superior article for CRATES.
Also on hand, Lehigh coal for furnaces, white
and gray ash coal, with supply of wood; all OF
which will be sold low for cash, or to punctua GUS
toners. rt. ....
The coal will be weighed by public wegher,
2,240 lbs. TO the ton, with his certificate OF the
weight at the corner of 10th and E streets, or al
our wharf, Potomac bridge,
-. J. S. HARVEY e. co.
Sent 4-2aw3w .....r ...
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THILDREN'S BOOKs.-Gammer Gurton's
~ famous histories Of Sir Guy OF Warwick
Sir Beyis of Hampton, Tom Hickathrif, Frs,
Bacon, Robin Hood, and the King ani the CobleT
Gammer Gurton's pleasant stories of the Princess
Rosetta, Robin Goodfellow, and Patient Grisse
with, Gammer Gurton's Garland and Ballads Of
the Babes in the Wood, the Beggar's Daughter, and
Fair Rosamond. Newly revised and amended.
Just published and for sale by
Sept 23- GEORGE TEMPLEMAN.
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GANDERSON'S FRANKLIN HOUSE,
- Chestnut street, between Sd and 4th,


hiladelphia.- The subscriber having purchased
Of the Messrs. Sandcrsons the lease, furniture, and
fixtures Of this popular and central hotel desires to
inform his friends and the public that it will be
opened for their reception on the lst day Of July
next having been during the recess, greatly enlarged
thoroughly renovated and furnished. There has
been added very large and convenient dining
saloon for gentlemen, private ordinary for ladies'
several new parlora and commodous chambers,
with other important improvements, which will
greatly conduce to the comfort and convenience Of
visitors. sr....
The catering and culinary departments viii be ex-
cusively under the control OF MIR. JAMES M
SANDERS0N, whose ability to manage that por-
ton Of the establishment, it ls well known, is un-
surpassed in this country. The celebrated "Chef
de Cuisnem PeIetier is also retained together with
a numerous corps Of capable and obging assistance
and the undersigned pledges himself that nothing
shall be wanting on his part TO make the Franklin"
the "ns plus uira' of comfort, convenience and good
eating.
July 6--3m DANIEL X. MINOR.
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enupERIoR pRINrING pAPER.-Th,

- subscriber has just received on consignment
100 reams very superior printing paper "a by 36
inches which will be sold low for cash.
FfTZHUGH CoYLE,
General Commission and Agricultural Ware
house, near the corner OF 9th street and Penn. av
Sept l0-3tawlw
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A RMY LIST for Is46. -OficiaI Army
IA Register, the last issued for sale Ga few copies
of the edition only remaning) by F. TAYLOR.
Price 25 cents. Aug Is
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SCHOOL BOOKS, Of every kind used in the
- District or neighborhood-of the best editions,
and of which the supply is constantly kept up-may
be found at the bookstore of F. TAYLOR, at the
lowest prices in every case.
Also, every variety of school stationery.
AnpnsI 90
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yXTIELIAM G. BRENT, Attorney and
wv f,ouuseIIor at Law. WashinVton d. c.

will commence the practice Of his profession in con-
nexion with II. II, DENT, ESQ; and in addition to
the usual business Of the legal profession, will attend
to claims which may come before Congress, either
of the executive departments or bureaus, or before
any domestic or international tribunal created for the
adjustment Of private claims, and in general to any
claims or rights Of property, in which his profess
sonal services may be useful.
Office (ihe same occupied by Mr.. Dent) At street,
west side, near City Hall
rs The undersigned will continue prompt and
careful attention TO the branches Of business referred
to in the above card. and particularly to any cases
in the Supreme Court the United States, in which
he may he retained.
III. II. DENT.
Feb l2--eod [NOtional Intelligencer.l
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Out OF FASHION,-Gentleme disposed
~ to eeonomize in their hats respectfully mott
fed that, in accordance with our usual after
The change Of fashion, We will dispose Of our re-
naming stock Of "out of fashion hats" at twenty
per cent. less than usual prices.
STEVENS & EMMoNS,
Nos. and 2 Browns Hotel.
Sept. l5-6teoif
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do sweeping brushes, large size,
Class No. S.
Siaiionsr


reams bsst..qualty cap paper, eint.lined, pc
Creams bes, quality letter paper feint.lined, ,
sides, per ream
reams envelope paper, per ream
ream white thfn paper for envelopes, per
reafn
u quart bottles best quality black ink, per bot.
l6 pint bottles best quality blue fluid, per bottle
"a small do do carmine red ink, per
bottle
6 sticks best quality India ink, per stick
ooo No 81 quills, best quality, per hundred
gross oes, quality steel pens, (to be seleciedD
dozen pen.holders, per dozen
pounds best red waiers, per pound
DO do sealing wax, per pound .
dozen best quality black lead pencils, per
dozen pieces red tape, per dozen .r
do do taste, blue and green) per dozen
lO pounds black sand, per pound A ...
blank books, one-haf bound in boards, fent
lined, cap size, I, 2, and quires each
iour-bladed (lsodgers) penknlyes, each
az ~ pieces India rubber, (lsrge slze,) per piece
The offers must be made Ia duplicate for each
class separately, according TO ts number and be so
endorsed; and must distinctly the price of each
and every article enumerated Ia the list, and the
amounts carried out for the whole quantity, and cor
recty added up al foot, and the total amount of tie
class bid for expressed iE words.
All the articles 10 be Of the best quality 20 DO
delivered at the navy-yaId, Washington, al such
times within said year, and in such quantities with
IN the amount stipulated in the contract as may be
required, and subject TO the usual inspecor and to
be 10 the satisfaction Of the eommsndant of said
navy.yard Payments to be made monthly. The
bureau reserves 10 itself the right TO increase or di-
minish the Quantities Of the articl - named in the
several classes TO the amount OF inv per CENT ao-
eordng TO the wants Of the service
Each offer must be accompanied by written
guaranty, signed by one or more responsible per-
sons 10 the effect that he they undertake that the
bidder or bidders will IL his their bid be accepted
enter into obligation within ten days after the
bidder or bidders shall have been nolfed by letter.
through the pos, Office Of the acceptance OF his or
their bids, with good and sufficient sureties To fur
nish the supplies proposed for
Noproposai toiA bs considered unless accompanied bu
such guaranty, and Oihsroiss conforming 10 this adrer-
tissmsnt.
Bond and security will be required in one-third
the estimated amount Of the class or classes con-
tained IN the contract, and 10 per cent deducted
from each bill until the contract is cancelled
In case Of failure 10 deliver, according TO con-
tract, the government will supply the deficiencies
at the expense, If any, over and above the prices
stipulated, Of the contractor
...a WM. b. SCOTT, Navy Agent.
Sept ll-2aw4w llntelligencer.l
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Supreme Court Reports,

III volume 4.--Just published, and this day re-
ceived. r. TAYLOR.
Also, Archbold's Law Of Landlord and Tenant
with all the requisite FORMS including the pleadings
in the several actions by and against landlord and
tenant and the evidence necessary to support them,
|. volume, 1886
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ID oaERs's superior knives, &o.-w.

~ Fischer, importer of fancy stationery, &C.,
has recently received per ship Independence, direct
from the celebrated manufacturers, Messrs. Joseph
Rogers d Sons, an extensive assortment of their
knives, OF |, 2, 3, and blades, in pearl and stag
handles large portion Of which are their very best
four-bladed knives, so well known as the Congress
pattern. Also, good assortment of their best
maihematlcal Instruments, razors, and razor strops,
ofyarious patterns, which are superior to any 9th.
ers IN the country. All may be mad at Stauoners'
Hall, wholesale and reiatN -
AugB
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LNLOOR OIL-CLOTHS.--We have just re.
Il oeycd from the manufacturers six sheets oil
cloth, variety of patterns, from which we pre-
pared to cut cloths Of any size at the shortest
tce, and at a small advance on factory prices.
Cloths for passages, rooms, &c, can be cut to fit.
A large lot of remnants Of oil cloth, which will
be sold very cheap.
ID. CIAGETT a. CO
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Navy AoEsr's orrIcE,

NAVY AoEsr's orrIcE,
- Washington, September IL, 1886
DROPOSALS will be received at this office
Il until o'clock, p m, on Saturday, the 10Th Of
October next, for supplying the following ARTICLES at
the navy-yard in this city, viz
Glass No l.
20 sheets iron, 4. in. q e. 6 ia, in. thick
t. do 5ft. 9 IN. K on. 6 in,
4s do 5h. X2n, 6 in, i.l6"
IL pair 4-inch butt hinges
2 gross 2.inch screws
Ia tons best American pig iron, No.
s sheets of 40 or copper, As ><23 inches
CLASS No. 2
72 piles Is Il. long 90 inches at butt end)
40 poles 80 n. long, (for scafoId,) inches at
butt end
100 "a. l-inch select cuttings
1000 Il Pinch do .. .aH
2S stud, N. c. yellow pine, l6 feet long, 3><4
Glass No. g. e.. ...
% perch foundation stone ......
$1,000 hard red bricks r.. .-
IS barrels lime ....-
s25 barrels sand . a. r...
r- CLASS No.4
/ 400 Il. Of best quality glass IO><I2
, 100 lbs dry Spanish whiting
l25 do white lead.
Offers for the above must be made for each clssn
separately, and must distinctly state the prlee of
each article enumerated in the class, and the
amounts carried out Tor the whole q.santity and the
total amount of the cass BID for expressed in words
All the articles must be Of the best quality TO be
delivered at the navy-yard, Washington, on or be-
fore the 18th of November next free of expense to
the United States. To be subject to the usual in
spection and satisfactory in every respect 10 the
commandant of the yard.
Bond and security will be required in one-third of
the amount of the contract and ten per cent reserv-
ed from each bill until the contract is completed
Each offer must be accompanied by writers
guaranty, signed by one or more responsible per
sons to the effect that he they undertake that The
bidder or bidders WILL if his or their bid be accept
ed, enter INTO an obligation within ten days after the
bidder bidders shall have been notified by letter,
through the Post Office, of the acceptance Of his or
their bids, with good and sufficient sureties to fur
nish the supplies proposed for.
No proposal will be considered unless accompa-
MED by such guaranty, and otherwise conforming
to this advertisement.
VIM. B. SCOTT,
f Sept ll-2aw4w Intel. Navy Agent.
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JOHN BINNS

JOHN BINNS
Is commissioner for the following States:
Maine Maryland Louisiana
Vermont Virginia Missouri
Massachusetts, North arolina Tennessee
Rhode Island South Carolina Kentucky
Connecticut Georgia Ohio
Delaware Alabama Michigan
and Iowa
His Office is No. ll6 Walnut street, Philadelphia
Commissions, &c, promptly and faithfully exc
cuted
Aug 6-law2m
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T Aw of Courts Martial.--Observaton on
IL Military Law, or tire constitution and practice
of Courts Martial, with summary of the Law of
Evidence, applicable to military trials adapted to
the laws, regulations and customs Of the Army and
De Hart just published, and for sale by
GEORGE TEMPLEMAN.
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