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STATE OF VIRGINIA,
Page county, TO iCit:
The Commonwealth of Virginia,
compliments,

Page county, TO tot:
The Commonwealth of Virginia,
compliments,
Charles II. Finn, administrator of =" '''""e'g
John ID. Richards, deceased de-
PENDANT
4 TIA court held for the county of Page, at the
IA courthouse, on Monday, the Odd day of Feb
runry, 1876, sitting as q court Of chancery.
This day came the complainant by Francis II.
Jordan, esq, the attorney for the Commonwealth
and filed her bill against the defendant for the re-
sovery ofthe tesduum Of the personal estate of John
d. Richards deceased in the hands of the said admin
istraor unadmnstered for the use and benefit of the
literary fund, being within jurisdiction ofthis court
And ii appearing by satisfactory evidence that there
is person entitled to take the residuum under the
laws of this Commonwealth directing the distribu-
ton of intestates estates. 1t is ordered that pub-
cation be made for three months in some newsnsper
published at the seat of govern ment of this State
and IN some newspaper published at the seat Of gov
eminent Of the United States, as the law REQUIRES
The said John ID. Richards deceased, was a ma
tive Of the county Of Frederick in this State
and died Intestate, as far as is known and be-
ieVed, about the year 1888, somewhere near Tusca-
oosa, IN the state OF Alabama, leaving the sum of
eight hundred and fifty dollars in the hands of the
said Charles H. Finn, when acting as deputy sheriff
for the county Page and who has since ous6ed ss
the administrator Of the said John d. Richards de.
ceased. And 1t is further ordered that all persons
claiming an interest in the said undisposed of resi-
dunn as distributes Of the deceased, do appesr
here, on the first day Of the next June term OF this
court, being the fourth Monday in the month, and
make themselves defendants TO the said bill And il
no person shall accordingly appear, and show
sufficient title in himself or herself. the court will
decree the undsposed Of residuum aforesaid to the
Commonwealth, for the benefit Of the literary fund
A copy-test:
VIM. E. LAUCK, Clerk.
March 2-3m
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MEDICAL NOTICE.--DoCT. CHARLES
WI s. BUCKNER respectfully tenders his pro.
fessionsl services to the public as practitioner of
medicine, surgery, DC. Office on Pennsylvania
avenue, near Coleman's National Hotel.
March 7--eodlms
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WILLIAM G. BRENT, Attorney and
w Counsellor at Law, Washington, D. c.,

WILLIAM &. BRENT, Attorney and
w Counsellor at Law, Washington, d. c.,
will commence the practice of his profession in con-
nexion with II. Fl. DENT, ESQ; and in addition to
the usual business Of the legal profession, will attend
to claims which may come before Congress- or 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
siona services may be useful
Office tthe same occupied by Mr.. Dent) ~ street,
west side, near City Hall.
10 The undersigned will continue prompt and
careful attention TO the branches Of business referred
70 IN the above card and particularly to any cases
IN the Supreme Court ofthe United States, in which
he may be retained.
Fl. Fl. DENT.
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PROPERTY AT PRI-

Of the most valuable pieces Of property Pennsy-
vania avenue, north side, between Colemans Hotel
and street The lot fronts rs feet on the avenue,
is about 100 feet Deep and has alley on the north
and west sides of it, The building upon it is three
full stories, with back buildings, and, by little i'm
provement, may be made extremely productive. II
will be sold upon long credit, and is good and safe
investment.
For further particulars inquire of
J. F. CALLAN,
March 25-3if Corner E and 7th SITS.
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DAILY BULLETIN, BY ID. CLAGETT
a. Co., continued.
- ECEIyED, March "a and 90
IL STAPLE GOODS.
cases genuine English longcloth
do superfne American do, assorted prices
do twilled cotton, case very fine
? do Forsyth nankeens
bales tickings, all qualities
pieces Sd English furniture dimity Very
do "A embroidered do do superior
~ do 10 furrilure dimity, usual quality
extra quality IA white Msrsees counter
panes
20 MarseilIes eounterpanes, 1874 1874, 1914, &c.
very good and cheap with fringes To trim
10 damask cloth piano covers
30 do do liable covers, assorted
40 covered linen do do do
10 pieces Ga brown hollands, suitable for win.
dow shades.
List TO be continued
d. CLAGETT & co.
March 81.
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CHEAP PAPER.HANGINGs-Tha sub

- scrlbers respectfully inform the public that they
new and very beautiful styles of paper-bsneings,
borders, hre-screeus, &c, which they offer al very
low prices, Wholesale and retail Their sssortns nj
IS certainly the largest in the city, and comprise,
every variety in their line; satin and common pa.
Pers, gay and ploin--fresco, and other beautiful
styles to5 Perors' passages. &c. Curtain papers,
trouble Of pssting, doubling, &c. A call 10 solici
ted. y -
HOWELL q BROTHERS,
2lI Baltimore st. near Charles, Baltimore, Nd.
Jan 30-cp0aw2m 2 -t-.T-'-- u :
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!. TAVERN STAND FOR RENT.

Mill The undersigned, intending to change his
MNlll present business, offers for rent his estab-
lishment, situated al the corner of Eighth and d
streets between the General Post and Patent Offices
and Pennsylvania avenue, fronting 60 feet on Eighth
and So feet on ID street, with stabling sufficient to
accommodate one hundred and fifty horses on
ground floors, pump of never failing water, forty
feet deep in the yard and carrage-house, tight and
safe, and large enough to contain thirty carriages
Any further description ID not deemed essential as
the location will recommend itself to good tenant
The rent will be made reasonable All applications
10 be made TO the proprietor the premises, and
possession to be had on the first of May.
OWEN CONNOLLY,
Farmers Hotel, corner Eighth and ID SITS.
Washington, April 4-2aw2w Intel. & B. Sun. !
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TREASURY DEPARTMESr,
March 81, 1886.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
- this department addressed To the Secretary Of
the Treasury, developed and distinctly endorsed
thereon Proposals for Revenue Steamers, ~ until
IL o'clock noon Of the Goth day of April next, for
the following materials, work, and equipments, re-
quired for the iron revenue steamers Polk and
Walker, now under construction at Richmond, Va,
and Pittsburg, Pa.
1t is to be distinctly understood that all the work
shall be executed in the best manner and subject to
the inspection and approval OF the experimenting or
other officer ordered by this department and that all
the materials and equipments shall be Of the best
quality and subject to like inspection and approval
at the places Of delivery Richmond and Pits
burg-all packages necessary in the transportation
TO he provided at the expense of the contractors.
Printed forms Of proposals, enumerating the arti-
ces required and character of work for each class
and each vessel separately, will be furnished to per
sons deslrous of bidding on application TO the col
lectors of the customs at Baltimore Philadelphia
New York, and Boston, or to Captain Henry D.
Hunter, at Richmond, or Captain Richard Evans,
at Plttsburg.
Mr. Capes, constructor al Richmond, will exhibit
plans of the work, and give every information re-
quired at that place, and Mr. Carpenter, constructor
at Plttsburg, may be consulted on the same subject
on application to the collector of the customs at
New York from the 30th day of March (instant) to
the It'll day of April, and to the collector of the Gus
toms at Baltimore from the 10th day Of April to the
18th day Of April, at which places Mr.. Carpenter
will attend those dates and from the 2st day of
April to the closing Of the contract at Pittsburg
Pa.
Shipwright's work, Sails and sailmaker's
Joners work, stores,
Rigging, Ship-chandlery.
Rgger's work, Nautical instruments
Painters work, books, and charts,
Spars, Boats,
Blocks, Cabin and ward-room fur
niture.
Sufficient sureies will be required for the faithful
performance of the contracts; and any difference
arising relative to tho quality of articles furnished or
character of work executed, shall be submitted to
the decision of two arbitrators--one to be chosen
by the government and one by the contractor
who, failing to agree shall choose third, and their
decision shall be final
r. j. WALKER,
Secretary of the Treasury.
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4 FURTHER SUPPLY Of new goods

A FURTHER SUPPLY of new goods
"A lust receiyed.-The subscriber has received
this day, and will receive weekly throughout the
season, in addition to his former stock, great va
riey OF now and beautiful goods, which he offers al
the lowest market prices. He names:
Rich silks, In all varieties
I Black silks, every description
= New style bereges
Do balzarines
5 Cheap do great bargains
E Graduated robes
= Pyramidical do
= Paris lawns, very beautiful
y 0rgandie do
Do gnghams
Infants embroidered robes
Black alpaeas, all shades and qualities
Blue bombaslns do
Swiss and book muslin
Plain and cambria do
Irish linens and sheeungs
BiTdeye and table diapers
Long lawns and liDencambrics
Furniture and cambria dlmitles
Damask table cloths and napkins
100 dozen assorted hosiery, Of every size and
description
Also, 5 cases assorted bonnets, from 81 and
upwards
3 boxes rich bonnet ribbsnds
sHAwLs AND sCARTs.
Hermann silk shswls and scarts
Thibet wool cashmere shawls and scarfs
Embroidered Grape shaws, all prices
DamAsk do do do
Mousselines de laihe shawls do
Berege do
Together with
Swiss trimmings, thread laces, and sdgings
Black silk laces, inside handkerchiefs
French collars, &c.
have, also, heavy stock Of goods suitable for
negroes, such as
10 bales cotton osnaburgs
do do twilled do very scarce article
5 do twilled eottons
do linen burlsps, Nos. |, 2, and
100 pieces penitentiary plaid cottons.
Bargains may be secured by early call on the
subscriber, and all goods warranted as represented.
April 6-d3t X. ESfEP.
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/ ENT-The llth volume Of the London En-
- encyclopaedia. Gentlemen will please TO look
over the books their tables and il il lie among
them, and return il to this Office,
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IT ANCAsTER, Pa. RIFLES, PISTOLS,
IL RIFLSE- BARRELS, &c.-The subscr
Der at Lancaster, Pa is extensively engaged manu.
featuring rifles, pistols, northwest short guns and
powder horns for the Indian trade Also rifles pistols;
rife barrels powder horns, double triggers, rifle
wpers, &c, for the south and south western trade
They sold at the lowest price, and all articles
warranted to sustain the reputation this place has
long since attained in it's manufacture of rifles.
Orders promptly attended to.
HENRY z. LEMAN,
March 3-dly Lancaster, Pa.
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!. J. WALKER,
Secretary of the Treasury.


Three times week until April 2Sth in the Wash
ington Union and Intelligencer, Philadelphia Key
stone, Richmond Enquirer, New York Globe, Bos-
ton Post, Baltimore Argus, and Pittsburg Morning
Post. March 27-3taw4w
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Washington, Dec. Is, 1874.
REFERENCES


h. hlNGMAN d. co.
Washington, Dec. Is, 1874.
REFERENCES
Hon. George Evans, Maine.
" Shepard Cary, do.
" Levi Woodbury., New Hampshire.
" Daniel Webster, Boston. 800.
Chas. w. Cartwright esq, do.
Messrs. Gosler& Co. do.
Hon. c. P. Van Ness, collector, New Yorx.
" Edward Curtis, do
&" Aaron Ward, do
" VIM. A. Moseley, do
James B. Murray, esq, do
Hon. James Buchanan, Pennsylvania.
" Walter Forward, Pittsburg, do.
Judge Campbell, Philadelphia, Pa.
" Calvin Blythe, collector, do. do.
Jas Hoy, jr., esq, postmaster, do. do.
j. X. Tyson, ESQ.,, do do.
Henry M. Watts, esq, U. s. Dist. Attorney, Pa
Commodore Stewart, New Jersey
Hon. Vim. Cost Johnson, Maryland.
y. Collins Lee, esq, u. s. Dist. Atty, Baltimore.
Hon. Hugh A. Garland, Petersburg, Virginia.
&c l. Il. Holmes, Charleston, South Carolina.
Richard Yeadon, esq, do. do.
Hon. Ephraim Fl. Foster, Tennessee.
Dixon II. Lewis, Alabama.
d. l.. Clinch, Georgia.
Thos b. King, do.
Alexander Barrow, Louisiana.
Samuel Houston, Texas.
Gen. M. b. Lamar, do.
Gen Memucan Hunt, do.
Hon. ID. G. Burnett, do.
Jonas Butler, esq, do.
Frost Thorn, ESQ.,, do.
Jan 81
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New Spring Goods.

MRS. OFFLEY would inform her friends
WI and the public generally that she has opened
Fancy Dry Goods and Variety Store, on High
street, one door north Of Bridge street. Georgeowu,
d. C. The facilities she possesses for obtaining con.
slant fresh supplies from New York will enable her
TO have always on hand great variety Of useful and
fancy articles.
March 3I-w3w-
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aIIu HltefIHcuIut aBts Ut rutesi UIu
the prrmiums payable semi-annually or euAArraIs,
II preferred. . ..'
Buys and sells a,uiuiiiss-grants Endorsements J'-
tnsst 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 Stale 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. . "a. =
The proposals and rates, as well as blank forms
Of application may be obtained at the Office Of the
company, or its agents. ..r--
JOHN |. DONALDSON, President.
RICHARD B. DoRsET, Secretary.
June div
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WAsBNeros CITY, d. c., Nov. 90, Is45.
l take great pleasure in adding my testimony to
the foregoing having received for myself and other
members ofmy family, the benefit ofthe profession
ANDREW COYLE
Dec. 30-Jyl
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INSTRUMENTATION BRUSHES,

Il COMBS.-S. PARKER has Just returned
from New York with the best and largest assert
ment Of fine fancy goods ever opened in Washing
ton among which the latest styles Of shell and
Buffalo tuck combs, shell and Buffalo dressing do
and very fine article of fne-teeth combs, a large
assortment of new style fans, retieues hair brushes
nail and tooth do.
In perfumeres we have most varied assortment
Of odors for the handkerchief, coognes, lavender,
&c; oils for the hair, pomatum, beef marrow, hair
washes, hair dyes, &c. &c. &c.
S. PARKER
Perfumery and fancy store, between 9th and 10Th
streets, Pennsylvania avenue.
March 27-6tif columbian Fountanl
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JOHN w. DAVIS, Of Indiana.

WAsHseros CITY, D. c., February 20, Is43.
J. Smith Dodge, l most cordially recommend hin,
10 my friends and the public as a most accomplish.
ed operator in dental surgery and every way emit.
tied to their personal and professional confidence.
HORACE STRINGFELLOW,
Rector Trinity Church.
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UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN AGENCY


flee on l2th street. bstirs,n Pennsylvania apenu and
(F street, kHoten Kings Gallery
THE UNDERSIGNED, having opened the
l. above office for the transaction Of domestic
and foreign agencies, invite the public attention to
the following prospectus:
They will attend TO the purchase, sale, or ex-
change Of lands and real estate generally, in all
parts of the United States, Texas, or the West
Indies.
To the formation OF companies here, or in Eu-
rope, for the sale purchase Of lands colonzing
lands in Texas or the United States; or the sale,
purchase, or exchange Of the same, to, by, with
individuals in this country or in Europe.
The purchase or sale of United States or State
stocks, or any kind of public securities.
Negotiating loans on bonds and mortgages, or
other securities.
Prosecution of claims on the government of the
United States for lands or money, before either Of
he executive departments or Congress.
Obtaining the remission Of fines and forfeitures
incurred by alleged violations Of the revenue or
Otner laws.
Securing patents, and trsnsacting any business
with the Patent Office. f'.s
Obtaining pensions, revolutionary, army, or
navy, and doing any other business connected
herewith.
Settlement Of accounts with the State, Treasury,
War, Navy, and Post Office Departments.
Collecting private claims and interest on the pub
lie debt.
PROSECUTING Ciuiiiio DcloIc TIC NdIlOub uooIup VI
Indian commissioners, or any boards hereafter es-
tablshed under treaties with foreign powers.
Preparing papers for presentation TO Congress
and the executive departments.
One of the firm of this agency will visit Europe
and the other Texas in few weeks, either of whom
would attend to any business that may be con6dsd
to his care. Their numerous European correspond
ents, and those in Texas, afford them immediate
facilities for the transaction of any agency abroad
committed to their charge. 5ar .....
Persons desirous of emigrating to Texas, and
disposng of their estates in exchange for lands in
that country, or those wishing to make Investments
there, may find tgreatly to their advantage to apply
to this agency. ...... ..,- 49,
Persons having occasion to employ counsel in
cases before the Supreme Court of the United
States, may confde their business advantageously
to this agency, who will the services OF the
most respectable members Of the bar in cases where
the selection is left to themselves.
Long experience in business, and intimate pro-
essional knowledge of forms necessary to be
adopted, qualify the subscribers to perform any
trust committed to their care in the most effective
ard expeditions manner. Persons living at dis
tarce can avail themselves of this agency, with the
certainty of having their business efficiently at
tended to, without the trouble and expense of
Journey to the capital.
Charges will be moderate, and commensurate with
the nature Of the business, Letters of inquiry
merely will be answered without charge; but, in all
cases, letters must be postpaid. ..'a,.
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WEAR have just re-
" oeiyed and offer at tho lowest prices a complete
assortment Of goods adapted to spring aud summer
use. name
IN CLOTHS AND CASSIMERES.
5 pieces Simoni's French black cloths, best make
~ do assorted colors do
do black French cassimeres, best make
IS do assorted csssimeres, Of every description
10 do fancy white drilling
10 do heavy plain do
25 do assorted fancy do
IN VESTlNGS, &c.
Super black satin yesting
Medium DO do
Fancy silk do great variety
Msrseilles do all kinds
Buff and white cashmere yesting
Together with fancy scarfS and cravats
Suspenders, gloves, and hosiery
Silk and inencambric pocket handkerchiefs
Gentlemen are invited to call and examine.
April 6-d3t r. ESTEP.
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A MoNG the new and handsome fancy goods
"a which we are now opening from New York, ara
a few white feather fans, from China, and few Ber
lin iron fob and vest chains; for sale, very low at
S. PARKEa'S
Fancy and Perfumery store,
Pennsylvania avenue
April 6-3df
columbian Fountain and Intelligence
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From the Hon. John ". Davis, Speaker Of the House
of Representatives

WASHINGTON, ID. O., Dec. %, l645.
] take pleasure in stating that DR.. l.. Parmelc OF
this city, has executed for an excellent piece Of
work IN the line of his profession--one which sew
era other dentists Of high rcpute declined to under
take as being impracticable; but by the skill OF
DR.. p it has Been done, not only in good profes.
sional style, but is highly serviceable and salts
factory.
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WILLIAM III. WARD, attorney m
wv law, CITY of washington, WIN 6.i,I

w Law, City OF Washington, viii 'faith.
fully attend to all professional business.
Claims and business with any OF the Department..
or Offices Of government will receive prompt aIlsn.
zion.
Especial attention given 10 collections, and IL.
proceeds RENTED in bank drafts on any part OF he
United States.
Collections made in the southern and western
States.
Legal writings and translations attended TO-
Office on Pennsylvania avenue, near Browns HO-
ell.
Feb. 24-lawd&2tws
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

Feb. 23-Iawiftl5thAp
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-01-24
MR.. sWEETzER's EXTRACT

D OF LIVERWURT AND TAR
Vegetable Extract composed of Tar, Bark and
Liyerwort, for the cure of Coughs, Consumption,
Splitting of Blood, Asthma, Bronchitis, Sore Throat
Group, Liver Complaint, pain in the side and breast
and all diseases arising from cold or a disordered
condition of the lungs
The proprietor Of this preparation in offering it to
the public, does so under conviction of its efficacy
IN curing the complaints for which il is recommended
The alarming prevalence of pulmonary consumption,
and Its extreme fatality in the United States renders
medicine that will check its progress, and when
taken on the first appearance of cough or cold, will
entirely prevent it-of extreme importance. Under
the impression the Extract of Liverwort and Tar
will answer this purpose with better effect than any
medicine hitherto prepared the proprietor hopes that
those afflicted will give it a trial.
09- For sale by SETH S. HANCE, No. lC8 BaIt
more street, and cor Charles and Pratt sts Also, by
Perkins, cdrner of franklin and Green and cor
ofGreen and Baltmore-sts; Thompson, cor Howard
and Fayehe sts Tyler, corner High and E. Baltimore
streets; and Hopkins, Fell's Point jaS
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A CHEMICAL RESULT to enable persons
IN TO DYE SIMULTANEOUSLY their HAIR,


IN TO DYE INSTANTANEOUSLY their HAIR,
without the least inconvenience.
JULES HAUEL'S CELEBRATED VEGETA-
BILE LIQUID HAIR DYE, for changing red or gray
hair whskers, eyebrows, &c, to a brown, black OF
chesnut color. The slightestev consequences need
not be feared from its use-it is altogether harmless
This composition is the only one sanctioned by the
science of Chamstry, to dye, in indcliblc manner
tne various sradatons Of colors without danger OF
inconvenience, and has justified the liberal patron
Sge and unlimited confidence of the public.
10 Be,care Of CouHterjeitcr.. Ask for "Jules
Haues Vegetable Liquid Hair Dye, if you want
rae genuine article.
For sale, wholesale ana retail ny
JULES HAUEL, Prrumer and Chemist,
DC 5. PAird-st. below Chestnut, PhIlad.
And for sale in Baltimore by the following AGENTS
y. =. Robinson cor Gay aud Saratoga sis; Boury,
4lO Baltimore st; Mortimer Mcwbray, Ba!to', and
Charles SIS; Thos. ?. Harrison, 253 Baltimore St; r
Hickey Y Sons, 227t Baltimore st; A. Croyeau, III
Baltimore st; Coleman & Rodgers, l73 Baltimore 81;
l. Z. Winchester, l65 Baltimore 81; f. Hale, ll2Ba
tmOre st; NJ. Laroque, BALTIC. * Harrison SITS; Jas.
?. De Lacour, $50 Baltimore ST; II. 5, Thompson,
Howard and Fayette SIS; q. P. Rodgers Howard and
Marion streets; J. w. Barry X Co, Baltimore and
Pearl SITS. OILS wfsnl3m