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To THE EDITOR OF THE UNION.

Some Of the hgh-pressure federaists exceedingly
wrathy against squadron for their negligence or de-
sign in permitting Santa Anna to get into Vera Cruz.
Suppose they had suffered it, Santa Anna might have
gone TO Yucatan and thence to Mexico with but few
small portion of the federasts who so ardently desire
our army to be defeated should be evidently chagrned al
Santa Annals joining the Mexican army. Do they think
that he is an unucky dog and likely to be defeated
than any other Mexican general For to be consistent
such ought to be the But that is not the ground OF
their grief AT that time, it is well known, nrgues were
going on in Mexico to establish monarchy under
foreign prince and Santa Anna anxious to get there
to prevent the censummaon He arrived Just in lime to
crush the intrigue and commence new ones Happily fol
that might have afforded England and France color
OF excuse for interfering in behalf of Mexico No
der then, that the admirers of monarchy and the blue
light enemies OF the administration should be vexed al
Santa Annals getting into Vera Cruz opportunely fo
his object, AMERiCUS (
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III II.
Children, under the charge OF Miss Margaret O. Meade,
daughter OF the bate Richard w. Meade OF Philadelphia
aided by assistant ,eaches, situated the Hartford road
about mo miles nom Ban at county residence
commonly known as Mount Vincent.
Children win be received IN the Institution between the
Spelling, Reading Writing. Arthnetic, Geography Eng
hsh Grammar, and tis rudnes OF History, will be
oisacss chiefly taught "a lhis institution Those chldnsn
Latin French, and Music bat each OF these branches will
No pocket money viii be allowed in the possession Of the
ehen and this rule win be enforced, tor the protection
81 their health and the bsiter government Of her morals
All their reasonable wants win be supplied from the funds
deposited by their parents for thnt purpose.
Payment mus be made selni,annaliy IN advance from
this rule there can bs 40 deviation.
No boarder will be received Tor shorter time than hall
year. nor retained longer than the Of fourteen and
no deduction made for absence except in Of sickness
THE TERMS ARE AS FOLLOWS
For board and Instruction, including bed and bedding,
washing and intending payable hali-yeary IN advanes ior
EToin eight 10 fourteen years Of ago $50 %
Latin and Preach, each, per aiulum 10 90
Music ON the piano, per annlim 40 90
For The use OF the piano, per annum %
Vocal music, per annum 20 90
Stationery, postage, doctors visits and medicines, with
nimary and clothing, If supplied by the institution,
wh iora paais charges varying according TO the wants
Boys must come supplied with clothing for winter and
summer, with uniform OF dark grey cloth and steel but
tons also tea and table spoon, fork two umbers
and six napkins
RrrERENcEs.-Rey A. J. Elder, Baltimore Rev. @.
White, do, Rev. L. McColgun Very Rev. Dr. Power,
New York Rev James Ryder President Worcester Col
bge Rev. Wan. Matthews, Washington Rev. Nicholas
o'Donnen, Brooklyn John X. -iaandal ESQ., Baltimore
esq, Baltimore Charlcs IL. Winder, esq, Washington
Lieut. James GiI.s, United States Navy do John Ken
nedy ESQ., do; Lieutenant j. Ward, United States Naval
school Annapolis William Parrot, esq. Washington X.
G. Washington, do. - g.
through The BalmoTc post Office who will give all further
information required. Dec 10
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thousands OF miles along lbs coast and NORTH TO the
far south and west II they regard the vast surface Of ter
ntory subject TO authority and controlled by the legis
lanon OF Congress- they must acknowledge that SUCH
seat and locus OF great manufacturing power. Most
assuredly not II II is permitted 10 speculate at all
upon the subject AGHIcuLTURE and COMMERCE were in
Enthusiastically intended-to carry out and illustrate
the blessings OF government Garry out and extend
this new interest which has grown up amongst US with
IFS LEGION OF evllsthanks 10 special and most unwse
legislaon-our agriculture and commerce will wither
under us bghthg influence and ere many years pass the
handwriting will be on the wall" THE GLORY MAS
DEPARTED FROM THEEp ANTl-TARIFF
NEw YoRK, December, 1915
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TO suns CRIBERs.

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Distant subscribe letter the postage
on which viii be paid BY u.s. and airk ssasd By ourselves In IL
sal transmission 'f-f
The COUNTRY PAPER is published triweskly during
sions Of Congress and semi weekly during the
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their subscriptions will expire, f.Iatlf
Subscriptions for periods than viii be
proportional 10 the above annual rates,
postastcrs
tons advertisements will be sufficient receipt therefor Tho
notes Of amy specie paying bank will be received
PosrATEks authorized and by send
ing five yearly Subscribers with the for either
tbs Ds Wssy Wkiy will be entitled copy
same edition they furnish Us subse ribeIs ior.
Or TINS CosepEsoSAL RrssrrR viii be furnished them on NE
Nt
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ct. CHARLES HOTEL.-My friends in the temperance
- having of late called public attention TO the supe
rority of the est Charles other hotels have found
It necessary enlarge and reorganzc the restaurant de-
partnen Having made extensive arrangements Tor an
abundant and constant supply of superior oy ters game
tcrupin &C. have engaged an experienced cook and two
walters exclusively for this branch omy business and 81,
cured the services of additional bar-kecpe Grateful
for past favors hope, with this arrangement to meet
the wants of my patrons, and merit a continuance.
~ b. Having leased the entire upper part pr the hotel,
consisting thirty forty prepared to receive
transient or permanent boardcs by the day. week. month,
year The ordinary table will be supplied with the best
ihe market affords limited number of persons will be
taken for Z" meals only" AT very low prices.
c.. j. MAC LELLAN.
ST. Charles Hotel, October 9th. a. s~.-
Oct. 5--eod3m '....... .. ... .. .......-
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CHARLES CAUTIER begs to inform his friends and the
~ public that his VRe de Paris, OF Ilth stree
and Pennsylvania he has greater more varied
rich and magnificent display OF Christmas presents of con
econey and cakes of all Sizes than has before beer
displayed by any establishment this side of Philadelphia
and New York .... ..- .. ~.
He invites all to call and examine for themselves, con
scous as he is that the behoders will be pleased.
He has hand large number of the superb cake:
ever behed, tastefly and richly ornamented, and
ranging in weight from five pounds, up to near twelve
hundred pounds
He can supply parties and balls viii every thing rich and
good that may be needed such occasions and at reason
able rates. - .. a.. 49,
The display Mt his Vile de Paris Christmas pay win be
grand and well worth bcholdng.
Dec 23-3t
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@. s. FOWLER,

(Storc IN the Odd Feuons' Hall, 18th street,
IMPORTER and dealer in china glass; and queenswaro,
has received within the last few weeks, by the ships
Louisa Milo Wakona, and Scotia, from Liverpool, &c.
large assortment of goods; among which
Banded aud white China dinner SETS and detached pieces,
India China
Banded China supper set ... .r..
Beautiful French and English China sets, and de-
tsched pieces
Flowing blue hong, stone, white granite white
aneed, blue minaret dinner and ted sets and detached
pieces punch bowls
Beautiful flowing blue hong Ivanhoe, white granite blue
minaret toilet sets, ewers and basins, and detached
pieces
Beautiful and low-priced vases alumet holders case
roles, compoeers t-baskcts bowls, cake-baskets, Co
oqne-botcs, &c. r..
Cut and pressed glass tnbers Wines champagnes hock
elaret, and Roman punch glasses
Cut plain and coored decanters of them very rich
Gu, and plain waterboes, dngcr-bowls, wine-cooers,
float bowls Ne
Rich and plain castors cut and plain bottles for do.
large assortment of solar lamps, from the celebrated man
gacturers Hooper X CO., Boston, and Cornelius " Co.,
Philadelphia
Giandoes, han lamps, lanterns, side and swinging lamps
Table aud tea spoons, urns, higgins, &c.
Lamps, candlescks, mugs, and covered pitchers
nnives and forks, walters in sets and detached
Looking glasses
Chimneys, cut and plain globes, for lamps ~
Stone ware factory prices
Common in large quantities, suitable for country
trade, which win pack at Baltimore prices.
low rs they be purchased in the country. Therefore
request my friends and the public to call and examine my
stock.
NB An extensive assortment of and toys, which
WI. sell low by the dozen.
Nov 2l-3awlwif 1885,. &c. -. row LEh
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c,pLESDrp Bargains a. Private saie.-No

SPLENDID Bargains ut Private Snie.-Now's the time
- for widows orphans, and Old Hunkers.-For sale-A
double brick house new, with the lo upon which stands
containing $3.50 square feet Of ground 2h north
Pennsylvania avenue, for mere song To capital
ist this properly is of the best investments Offered
in the city OF Washington Is situated the lead
ing the United States Observatory, and will double its
value in one year.
Also $50 OF land in Tishcntingo county Missisp
pi taxes paid for 1915.
Also, 1888 Of good land in Ohio county, Virginia,
paid for 1915
Also in the city of Alexandria, about its
ancient spendor and importance, quarter squares oil
groundeach lot containing 81 500 feet, making total OF
900 feet. There is house and well each lot. One
lot the of Duke and Henry Streets and the other
the of Prince and Fayee streets The
lot rents for $50 The other requires
pairs The property s assessed At S2,So0-subcct to
ground rent of $50 per anntun This property win make
IL building lots 2J feet by loo.
To immediate purchaser, for cash good paper,
extraordinary chance for speculation Is presented.
Apply JESSE E: DOW,
Box lO7, Post Office, Washington
Dec l7-eodlw -
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1yra. Igefts,s Rnuynorters.

THESE invaluable supporters for sale by McCery
Clements, druggists, OF nth street and Pennsyl-
vunia avenue whom the genuine only can be obtained
The value OF this instrument is too well known to the medi-
cal faculty and ladies' require heightened statement rs
they have been many years. aoding the greatest
relief and comfort Testimonials and books, gratis can be
Obtained above from OF the most eminent physl-
clans the United States Price of the fine supporters 80;
common, S.
CAurioN-Be sure to that each instrument contains
directions with her signature none other are genu-
inc. Mrs. SARAH Belts,
Dec 4-eodIm III Walnut street. Philadelphia.
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CtLOTHING AT COsT.-The proprie,ors of the New
~ York Mammoth Clothing Store, having determined to
close their winter stock of clothing offer their large and
fashionable assortment Gentlemen wishing
pensh their wardrobes, will find this excellent opporn
nifty to do little price will only be ask
ed Gentlemen satisfy themselves by few moments
inspection. .
Large lot of servants clothing on the same terms
J. GALLIGAN 81 SON,
Dec. l9--eolm Next door to ID. Clagett IL Co.
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A handsome residence for a gentleman.

ITO LET, and possession given immediately that sl-
cious brick house and promises, the residence Of the
Late Robert Sewa, esq, consisting OF four large dry lofty
cellars handsome entrance, four spacious dining, drawing
and setting 'oou, with four equally spacious
the same and four largo gaue with store room Kitchen
servants room, Office, aud chambers the same oil
recently painted cardage-house, stable, hsyo garden
pure wateI and every requisite for large family; standing
single the highest part Of Capitol Ill., and within
bundled and y yards OF the northeast Of the Capt.
toll gardens Inquire of s. Scott, the adjoining premises
Nov 2o-law3VVs
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CONGRESS BooKs.-GEoRGE TEMPLEeIAN keen.

(NoSGREss BOOKs.-GEORGE TEMPLEMAN keeps
~ large stock OF all books subscribed for published by
order of Congress, at his Of Fouanda-hal
street and Pennsy lvnnn avenue. Among them are
The American Archives. vols. folio.
The American State Papers. Fl vols. folio
Land Claims from 1883 10 1888 5 vols folio.
Executive documents Reports of Committees, and Jour
nails OF both houses, from 1880 To 1916.
Laws of the United States Congress edition, in 10 vols
from 1889 to ith March, 1915
Register of Debates in Congress from 1924 1888 81
vols royal svo. Continued by Congressional Globe and
Appendix 10 1876, In - vols Ito.
Nles's Register, in IS vols, half bound, for $40.
All political and historical registers, historical and anti
quaan collections of the different States, also histories Of
the laws of the States, and all books suitable for
libraries.
An
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Cnr,.tma. c.l. and conf.es,onsry.

TOHN MILLER, Paul Kinchy who has late
D ly fitted up his establishment, comprising and
saloons below and stairs for private parties in very ell
egant manner, respectfully invites his customers and the
public call and witness the rich variety Of Christmas
cake and confectionery which he has manufactured for
the Christmas hoydays. His of cake and con
fectoney has been prepared with great care, aud Of the
very best materials which he could procure and Is be
exceed by any similar establishment in this any other
city
dec. 2i--3t
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n IAMMOTH Christnas plum Csle.-This ben,

n TAMMOTH Christmas Plum Cake.-This beautiful
Nl specimen OF art weighing six hundred pounds, may
be the conec of the subscriber the
9th Ladies and gentlemen respectfully invited
call and view this cake monster Ater the exhibition,
will be cut up in quantities to suit purchasers
take this occasion thanks my friends and pa
for their liberay, and am satisfied that with the
additions have made in my establishment, can offer
greater inducements for their continued custom than any
other dealer my line. Weddings balls parties and pr
vate families be served with ice creams Of various
ayors, fruits, ellies bancnange, Charlotte nsc, polo
nasc &c also, iced lemonade all at the shortest notice
and of the best quality.
have also an extensive Of Christmas cake
beautifully ornamented and composed of the best mater
ais also all kinds of fruits cakes bon bons &C., of the
richest kinds Also superior article of cough candy and
every article usually kept in my line:
GEORGE CRAFT,
Corner of 18th street and Penn avenue, First Ward.
Dac1 ~
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L'oR Christmas aud New-year'. Prcsent..--Piain
TtoSFEcTToNERY.-Th subscriber thankfully ockno,yI

(tONFECTToNERY-The subscriber thankfully acknowl-
~ edges the liberal patronage he has received heretofore
from the citizens of Washington Georgetown, and their
vcinites, and respectfully solcits continuance of their
evos He takes this method of informing his friends and
the public in general that he has received large
men OF French bonbons, Sc fancy boxes, fresh fruits
&c which he offers, together with his domestic conlec-
onery and great variety of other articles usually kept
his line, for sale az reduced prices
p s. Orders for weddings, balls, and other parties will
be executed in and handsome the shortest
notice. and parc uar pains with regard quality
articles furnished BY long experience in business he Hat
ters himself TO be able 10 give satisfaction. ..
WM EMAiERT, ConiectioneT,
Dec. l9-3toc Bridge street. Georgetown.
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10 ATCHELoR's liquid Hair Dye, acknowledged TO

ID be the best liquid dye ever invented, changing
the hair instHntaneously 10 beautiful black OF brown,
without staining or injufing the skin For sale, wholesale
aud ret by j. II. GIBBS, sole agent for the District q
Columbia, Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and ioth
Streets where will also be found constantly on hand
handsome Of ornamental hair work, orders Tor
which viii be likewise taken, and executed with accuracy
and despatch.
Dec 22-1uf #....
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w Alabama If yet alive, will confer favor upon his
brother James q. George, and viii also learn matters OF
importance himself by making known his present resi-
dencc any other person has any information con-
corning him. they will confer favor upon me oy address
ing letter. directed Hopewel, Green county, Alabama
When last heard from he was in Pittsbnrg, Arkansas
Dec. % JAMES ". GEOhGE..
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ARMY or oCCuPATION.

VIEW OF the Camp OF the Army Of UccuPatIoH q ~
N October, 1916 being the first of series of views
Illustrating the progress ohe army and scenery of Mexico
by Captain d. r Whiting United States army. For sale
al Staiioners' Hail. Pennsylvania avenue ,r
Dec % asEt WNl. FISCHER 8
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Anew Goods Tor Christmas Presents, just opened
N Chirens fancy shaded and striped and spencers
Misses aud childFen's fancy woollen caps
20 dozen nens and boys WOODEN comforts from I2i
IS dozen ades misses, and children's worsted nit,s
from cents 70 50 cents per pair
100 DOZEN tortoise she'll and BRAZILIAN twist and side
combs
80 pieces new style plaid and striped bonnet ribbands
ffom cents 70 Is cents
Ladies' superior colored kid gloves, 37k cents
New sfyle CATERS Tor children
Fancy silk buttons for ladies' dresses
10 dozen children's white, gray, and fancy worsted
stockings
Mems and boyJ' woollen and merino gloves
Lambs wool, heriuo, and cotton half hose
Heavy woolleu stockings for servants -
Genlemens fancy cravats, soars, stocks, neck tyes
. collars, bOsons, and suspenders
90 pounds tne black, white, gray, aud blue mixed
ii wooden yarns
~ pounds white unbleached and colored knitting
cOuons
10 pounds scarlet, orange, blue and random yarns
Ladies' alpaca, lambs wool, and ribbed worsed hose
very cheap r
100 pieces French English and American prints, from
~ cents 20 "a cents e....
Furniure calico, from 81 cents 10 I2i cents
Lambs wool and meTino shirts and drawers
Bleached and unbleachad Canton hannels r...
While aud scarlet fannels, all WOOL = cents
Black and coioret cambricks 81 cents
CsssiIneres cassineu and vestings, very cheap
Irish linens blankets, AID plaid dOmestics
Black and white waddng and cotton bats ...r
Together with general stock OF scasonabe dry goods
always hand, which the subscriber would respectfully
call the attention Of his friends aud the public generally
GEORGE r. ALLEN,
Pennsylvania avenue between ilth and Eth streets.
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I,OR nENT.-A two story house. with basement on Al
street, between Pennsylvania avenue and street In
quire Of J. Williams, next door.
Dec. "a
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f,H.DREs's Book. for 1877, for Youth. OF All .sss

CtIuLDREN's Is47, for Youths OF all aSe.
~ This day opened by f. Taylor, many of them with
numerous beautiful engrayngs. s1 E4w
Little Lessons for Little Learners.
Clever Stories; by Mrs. Sherwood.
Child's Story Book. E.4
Travels and Adventures OF Bob the Squirrel. {.s
Life and Perambulatons of Mouse
New Rhymes for the Nursery.
The Book Of Nursery Rhymes, Tales, and Fables
Tales of the Gen @ alF
Robinson Crusoe, with 200 engravngs. 40 EgW
The Rose, affections Gift for l5f7 Juvenile souvsnr
Jack, the Sailor Boy by Mrs. Sherwood
Duty; by Mrs. Sherwood.
Think before you act; by Mrs Sherwood.
The Youths Historical Gift, with forty engravngs.
Classic Tales. w h
New Stories for Boys Stories for Corinne Stories and
Poems by Mrs Gilman, e4tlaF si gsFtE
And new and Ornamental editions of many OF the older
books Of Miss Edgeworth, Mrs. Sherwood, Mary Hewitt.
Mrs Barbauld &c, &c. 800 4
coIored toy books, both English and American, in great
variety
French juvenile books. small collection, just imported
from Paris by r. TAYLOR.
Dec. 81 ttr
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NoTICE.-The subscriber will present for payment all
~ demands due him the first of January nex and any
Persons having bills demands against him requested
bec2i f'''''''' sYLvANUs HOLMES.
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Splendid Presents.

wv FISCHER, importer of English and French fancy
w goods has just received, via New York. large
al choice and beautiful articles, suitable presents for the
approaching season; 1t Is not sufficient to enunerae them,
their richness only be appreciated by examna-
ton, which is respectfully solicited Satiohets Hall be-
lore purchases are made elsewhere. Dec 22-d2wif
ANNALS AND ILLUSTRATED books FOR Isf7.
THE Diadem The Evergreen; The Floral Offering
L Gems Of Beauty; Paror Scrap Book Findens Beau
ties of Moore The Fountain; The Opal; The Rose The
Sacred Monnptins; Poems and Pictures for 1917; Childe
Harold, with sixty Illustrations of its Landscape Scenery
Rogerss Poems lustraed Longelows Poems illusra ted
editions of standard authors, many Them beautifully illus
hated others richly bounds Albums, Drawing Books,
French and English Portfolios of goat skin, velvet and
other materials Bibles, Tesainents, and Prayer Books
bindings Juvenile Books in great variety gold and silver
pencil gold pens, nc, Nc Many Of which inn
ported direct from Europe by the subscriber and just open
edfor sale at the lowest northern prices in
Dec % F. TAYLOR
ELEGAsT hooks for Presents.-The subscriber has
T. on hand and is every day receiving number OF
beautifully bound books for Christmas. Among them
the poetica works OF Bryant Byron, Milton, Hemans,
Eabbe, Eeber, Pollock Rogers, Campbell, Kirk White,
Young Coleridgc Shelly Keats and Howell in different
sizes and binding Also, number of splendid ANIMALS,
Prayer-boos aud bibles, Catholic and Protestant, and
GEORGE TEMPLEMAN,
Dec 81 Near Al street and Penn avenue.
A CAHD.-The subscribers take occasion thus early to
n their that all their will
be rendered LIST January and that they win be exceed
ngly Obliged all and each of them for early settle
They give this early notice in the confident belief
and hope that all will be prepared TO settle with them ut
Dec. i6-itlstJanif D. cLAGETT Il co.
WANTED, an omcient female servant, won has been
w accustomed TO wait on ladies, aud neat cleaner.
None need apply but such the best
concentrations. Inquire at the Union office.