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Jan 2l-d

VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE
" Pursuant to a decree made by the orphan s
court Of the county Of Washington, in the District
of Columbia, on the 10th day Of October, ls45, and
approved by the circuit of the aforesaid coun-
~ and District, on the the LIST day of December,
lS45, the undersigned will proceed to sell on
Tuesday, the 18th day Of February next, at auction
at o'clock p m, on the premises, if not sold be-
fore at private SALE lots No. and TO- in square No.
900, fronting on H street NORTH near ST. Mathew s
church. The aforesaid lots are handsomely To-
Gated, and Of good site for building, being each "a
feet inches front, by $50 feet deep, with an alley
80 feet wide in the rear.
Term: One-fourth cash; the balance in three
equal payments, in one, two, and three years with
interest from the day of sale, be secured by deed
of trust If the terms of sale be not complied with
by the purchaser within three days. the right re-
served to sell the properly at his risk and expense
The title believed to be indisputable; persons wish
ing to purchase will please call at my office in the
west wing Of the City Hall.
JOHN d. LINTON, Attorney.
r. w. DYER,
Jan l3-eM&Tts Auctoneer.
Will be sold, at the same time and place. lot No
ii in same square. Terms will be for this lot |!
cash, balance in 6, IL, and l8 months, for notes
satisfactorily secured, bearing interest.
J. II. LINTON, Attorney.
r. W. DYER, Auctioneer.
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GADsBY's NEW HOTEL,
ornsr Of Pennsylvania .qpenue aud Third Street.


Washington, ID. G.
TIME subscriber having opened the house recent
Il ly erected within one square Of the railroad de-
pot ia prepared to receive his friends and the public
generally. The house is admirably calculated for
the convenience Of guests, the furniture suited to the
rooms, and the proprietor, determined to offer a
comfortable home 10 those who may favor him with
their company, respectfully socits share Of public
patronage.
WILLIAM GADSBY.
wnHMeroN, d. G, Sept, ls45.
P.S-W, @. takes this opportunity Of remind
ing his friends and the public generally, that GADs-
Brs New Horst is two squares nearer the Capitol
than his former house, and that he is entirely dis
connected with any other house or person.
wuHneros, ID. c., Oct, ls45.
Board 81 so per day; $40 per week.
Charleston Mercury and New Orleans Picayune
will insert the above one month, inner form, and
send their newspapers to the subscriber,
Dec 3l-eoif2m
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SELECT CLASSICAL AND Ez GLIsH
- ACADEMY, Indiana avenue, near the City
Hall.-Two or three vacancies can be filled, on APP
plication to either of the subscribers, who would
respectfully refer to the following names few Of
their present patrons:
Hon. John McCalla, Rev. N. Wilson,
Maj. Jas. Selden, Johnson HELEN, esq.
Maj. Jas. H. Barker, J. Wellaury,
DR.. J. B. Blake, z. Smms,
DIR. J. M. Brodhcad, Col. w. P. Young,
Jas. H. Blake, ESQ.,, w. II. Campbell, esq.
G.. H. & J. E. NOURSE.
Dec. 4--w3tf
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UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN AGENCY

AT WARRINGTON D.
flee l2th street. belsosen Psaasypago arsnus and
(Fstresi kn0on Kings Gallery
TIME UNDERSIGNED, having opened the
i 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, 10 all
parts of the United States, Texas, or the West
Indies. 4 r
To the formation of companies here, or in Eu-
rope, for the sale purchase Of lands, coloBzng
lands in Texas or the United States; or the sale,
purchase, or exchange Of the same, To, by or 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, OF
other securities. ..
Prosecution of claims on the government Of the
United States for lands or money, before either
he executive departments or Congress.
Obtaining the remission of fines and forieitures
incurred by alleged violations Of the revenue or
other laws.
Securing patents, and transacting any business
with the Patent Office.
navy, and doing any other business connected
herewith. .......- UT.
Settlement Of accounts with the State, Treasury,
War, Navy, and Post Office Departments.
Collecting private claims and interest the pub
lie debt
Prosecuting claims before the various boards of
Indian commissioners, or any boards hereafter es-
tahlished under treaties with foreign powers.
Preparing papers for presentation 10 Congress
and the executive departments.
One OF the firm Of this agency will visit Europe
and the other Texas in a few weeks either of whom
would attend TO any business that may be con6ded
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.
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By II. Green, .Aucfioneey.

TLOTHlNG, CLOTHING-STORE FIX
" TURES, &c, AT AUCTION Tuesday,
the Sd Of February, shah sell, at the clothingsto
of G. Ecklof, opposite Browns hotel, Pennsylvania
avenue, at 10 o'clock a. m, a large and handsome
assortment Of ready-msde clothing, consisting OF
coats, pantaloons, vests, &c, of every description
Also, the store fixtures Genuemen desiring any
thing in the clothing line will do well to attend, as
great bargains may be expected. The clothing is Of
Mr.. Eckoff's own manufacture.
Terms: All sums Of and under SOS, cash; over
s25 credit Of so days. for notes satisfactorily en-
dorsed, bearing interest.
A. GREEN,
Jan 27-6t Auctioneer
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MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH COMPANY.

MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
NOTICE is hereby given to the subscribers for
" the extension Of the line Of telegraph from
Philadelphia to Baltimore, that an nstnment of 30
per cent on the amount Of their several subscrr-
lions is required to be paid within ten days from the
date hereof another instalment of 30 per cent with
in t,oenfy days. and the remainder of their subscp-
tons (40 per cent? within forty days.
Good checks in our favor on any bank in Bat-
tinore, Philadelphia, or New York, enclosed to US,
will be received.
w. w. CoRCoRAN, ru,.,...
B. B. FRENCH, A'us''e''
Washington, Jan. 10, 1916.
H. The Philadelphia Ledger and Delaware
Gazette are requested to give the foregoing three
insertions week for two weeks and send their ac-
counts to the trustees.
Jan 81
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EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF SUPERIOR
PIANO FORTES,
For sale. In Richmond. Nreinis

For sale, in Richmond Virginia.
DERHAPS 1t may not be generally known
throughout the country, lhat as large and com
handing stock of the pery best piano fores can al
ways be met with at our establishment in this city,
already finished as at the largest and most reputable
factories North.
Constant additions enable US to present at all
times from eighteen to twenty -four Instruments
embracing all the fashionable styles of finish both
of mahogany and rosewood.
We will furnish them good terms as the
best makers sell similar Instruments North. In ad-
dition we offer them for sale upon hiaI-subject to
be returned if they do not prove good. Should
such an event occur, agree to bear the expenses
great confidence in the instruments which we offer,
and the entire satisfaction expressed by those who
have bought and tried them, emboden us to make
these terms.
Out of sale of over four hundred, not one has
proven bad,
written guarantee Of their excellence, and of
good faith on our part, will accompany the instru-
ment whenever required
aHaving in our employ a skillful tuner and regu-
ator of the piano forte, reliance may be placed in
the instrument being put in perfect tune and order,
and packed in durable manner for transporting to
Prices vary from $50, 275, 300, aa5, $50 and to
600 dollars.
We also furnish the piano forte with Colcmans
eolian attachment.
NASH d WOODHOUSE,
Booksellers and dealers in Piano Fortes and Mu-
sic, 1877 Main st., Richmond, Virginia.
Dec. lin .--.... 49,.
A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
II TON, d. C.-CHARLEs De SELpINa, Gen
eral Agent, No. IL, Todd'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
individuals
Particular attention paid to the settlement of ac-
counts of dsbursing officers who may find it incon-
venient to attend personally, especially those of the
navy. ... &c.,. 81. ... ....
Also attends as agent for nonresident property
holders, collecting rents, procuring pensions, DC.
Charges will be moderate, and regulated by the
amount claimed and the extent of services required
Communications (post paid) will receive immedi-
ate attention.
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.
G. c. Cambreleng, New York; Commodore Charles
Stewart, Philadelphia; Commodore John Downs,
Boston; Hon. Henry l.. Ellsworth, Washington;
Hon. e. Fl. Foster, Nashville, Tennessee; and
Thomas M Blount, esq, Pensacola.
April IL
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Dry FEET.--Gilman's leather preservatW y :,
IL oil backing makes boots and shoes WATERPROOF
renders the leather soft and plant, and causes y
wear much longer. II is also an excellent article IO
carriage-tops, harness. carrage-curtsins and noes
all kinds OF leather exposed 10 the wet TwentyE...
cents bottle, forsal at Gilman's drugstore, n'''
Browns Hotel, Penn. avenue.
Jan. "a
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PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY.
@ HYATT, Agent for the Protection Insurance
NJ. Company of Hartford Connecticut offers to
insure houses mills, factories, barns, and their con-
tents, and all other descriptions Of insurable proper
ty, against loss or damage by fire. The rates Of
premium offered are as low as those of any other
similar institution, and every man has now an OPP
portunity, for trihing sum, TO protect himself
against the ravages Of this destructive element,
which often in single hour sweeps away the eorn,
ings Of many years.
The course the Office pursue in transactine their
business, and in the adjustment and paying Of loss
es, IS prompt and liberal
For terms OF insurance, application may be made
to the above named agent, at his Office, opposite
Browns Hotel, in the city of Washington, who IL
authorized to issue policies to applicants without
delay.
ID. w. CLARK, President.
w. CONNER, Secretary.
8. HYATT, Agent
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STATIONERY. BOOKS. &c.

r A. ADAMS, four doors below the ST. Charles,
y Pennsylvania avenue, has just received, and Of.
fers for sale, very low, American, French and Eng
sh letter, writing, and fancy note papers, sealing
wax; waters; stamps; envelopes ink of different CO.
ors; slate, and slate and lead pencils; playing and
visiting cards. quilts and steel pens; pen and pocket
knives card cases in morocco and papier mache;
pencil cases; with an assortment Of books and peri
odicals; Nspiers Peninsular War; American Naval
Biography, DC.
Also, the depot for mezzotint engraving Of WASH
ngton, from Trumbulls original picture. ..
Jan. 24-as
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A CARD.

Coiemans (.Nafional) HOTEL 9Th street
CAMUEL w. TUCKER is now selling splendid
- French embroidered vestngs, genuine needle
work, lower than they can be bought in New York;
also the very best material for gentemens apparel,
made to order, and warranted to fit, at the lowest
living rates; also in store, most splendid assort-
Chiefs under garments, and read ymade clothing all
ow for cash.
Jan 10-mt&w
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THE CULTURlsT,

A NEW paper for farmers, printed at Baltimore,
IA vol l, No. ], for January 1e46, just received.
Among the contents of this No are--Science OF
Husbandry--C Of the best Arabic Soils
Guano and compost Manures-Englsh Husband
ry-Thick Sowing-Disease in the Potato. In the
Emigrant's department-Maryland, country for
Emigrants- Upper Mississippi, &c.
The discussion Of the potato maedy occupies
about six pages, and is alone worth the years sub
scription to every farmer and gardener.
Subscriptions received by J. F. Callan, z and 7th
streets Price 81 per year.
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NOTICE TO NONRESIDENT KENTUCKY
j " LAND QMNERS The suhscriher haxine

NOTICE TO NONRESIDENT KENTUCKY
IN LAND OWNERSHIP subscriber, having
taken charge Of the interests Of several estates in
Kentucky, has removed TO Frankfort, from Cul-
pepper county, Virginia. He tenders his services to
such persons as have interests in lands in Kentue-
ky which are likely to be lost for non-payment Of
taxes, or neglect In other respects. large por-
ton Of these lands will be sold in January next, un-
less redeemed before that time. Further delay may
be fatal TO the interests Of the nghtfal owners.
The subscriber will also attend TO the collection
of debts due in Kentucky, and has made arrange
ments for the recovery Of claims for land or money
from the general government or State OF Virginia,
and pledges himself TO diligent and faithful dis
charge Of all trusts conhded TO him. Having been
actively engaged in business for several years, in
his native county Of Culpeper, he refers TO the
judge aud justices OF the courts, the members Of the
bar, and the citizens generally, for any assurance
which strangers may desire, that any business
placed in his hands will be attended to with prompt
ness and fidelity.
Letters should be addressed to him at Frankfort,
Kentucky, and will be answered as soon as re-
ceived
If the owners Of lands prefer TO pay portion Of
them for their redemption, such arrangements may
probably be made as will be mutually satisfactory.
He has made arrangements with Mr.. Thomas
Green, Of Richmond, Va, for assistance in prose-
cutting claims upon the government, and for obtain
ing agencies generally. Reference is made to him;
also TO Gen. Bernard Peyton and the Hon. John M.
Patton, all Of said city, for further information re-
speeding the subscriber.
GEORGE MASON GREEN.
Frankfort, Nov. l645-Nov 25-2aw3m
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lNl the ladies' Of Washington and District, that
she will receive tomorrow (thc 3lsD a very hand
some assortment of head-dresses, turbsns, Dress
caps an assortment of roses, suitable for evening;
and few handsome hats. Also, black and white
demi-veils, and handsome laces.
Madame Delaruc, thankful for past fsvor,, still
solicits share Of public patronage.
Between 10Th and 18th streets.
Dec. 40
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NOTICE THIS CARD.-The subscribers to
Nv the drawing for those rich and costly articles
of jewellery, &c, are respectfully invited to call at
the subscribers, and pay the amount of their sub
scriptions previous to the drawing, which will posi-
lively take place on Saturday next, at O'Clock, p.
m. A few more chances yet remain to be taken.
r. KEYWORTH. .
Jan 27-3t
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II KERsEY's BOARDING HOUSE, three
Il. doors west Of the "Union" Ofice.-I beg
leave to inform the ladies' and gentlemen Of WASH
ington, that ] am ready to receive gentlemen TO
board. Breakfast and dinner at - so per week.
Rooms, if wanted. French dishes to be had at
he shortest notice, hot or cold. Soup. from II till
6-o'clock.
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NEW MAP OF TEXAS, OREGON, AND
IN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES (lS46) by Mitch
ell, Philadelphia running from 26 to IS, and from
the Mississippi to the Pacific, with a geographical
account and general description accompanying those
countries. ". .
Just received for sale by
Jan 90 F. TAYLOR .
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Washington, Dec. Is, 1874.


Washington, Dec. is, 1874.
REFERENCES
Hon. George Evans, Maine.
Shepard Cary, do.
Levi Woodbury., New Hampshire.
Daniel Webster, Boston.
Chas. w. Cartwright, esq, do.
Messrs. Gosler6 Co. do.
Hon. c. p. Van Ness, collector, New YorS.
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. r. Tyson, esq.,, do do. ..
Henry M. Watts, esq, U. s. Dist. Attorney, Pa
Commodore Stewart, New Jersey.
Hon. VIM. Cost johnson, Maryland. .'
z. Collins Lee, esq, U. 8. Dist. Atty, Baltimore.
Hon. Hugh A. Garland, Petersburg, Virginia.
l. z. Holmes, Charleston, South Carolina.
Richard feadon, esq, do. do.
Hon. Ephram II. Foster, Tennessee.
Dixon III, 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. d. G. Burnett, do.
Jonas Butler, ESQ.,, do.
Frost Thorn, esq, do.
Jan 81 ..... ..
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NTASHINGToN ON THE BATTLE
Wv FIELD OF TRENTON.-FLAGG& CO.,
4doors below ST. Charles Hotel have for sale fe
copies Of Trumbull's Portrait Of Washington, neatly
set in gilt frames, or to be had by the single plate
J. J. Moloy is the only authorized agent for the
District.
Jan %
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TUSToN ON THE COMMUNIoN.-A few
i copies of this beautiful little volume (thc REM
nant of large edition) may be had at Farnham's
and at Morrison's bookstores, Pennsylvania avenue;
also at the Capitol, from the author the chaplain
of the Senate. III spoken of in terms Of high COM
mendation by the religious and political press.
Price so cents. 49, ~'..
Jan eft
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MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.

The plan of instruction in this department of the
University, presents pecuarties, TO be found in no
other school Of medicine in the Union. The lee
lures commence the LIST Of October, and terminate
on the 18th Of June ensuing.
Owing to the length Of the session, which EN-
braces period Of nine months, three professors are
enabled TO perform all the duties which in other med
ica institutions are usually assigned to six and the
students are seldom required TO attend more than
two lectures on the same day BY this arrange
ment, the students have opportunity Of being
well grounded in Anatomy, Physiology, and other
elementary branches of medical science before they
investigate their applications in connexion with the
study Of the practice of Medicine and Surgery.
Immediately before each lecture, the students are
subjected to full and rigid examination on the pre-
ceding lecture, or on portions Of approved text.
books. II is apparent that the plan, Of which the
outlines have been briefly stated, which allows
medical studies in the institution, and presents
happy combination of the advantages Of the system
of instruction, by private pupiage and that Of public
lectures
Any person Of approved moral conduct may offer
as a candidate, and receive the degree of M. D.,
without reference to the time he has been engaged
in the study of medicine, Of joining the school,
provided he undergoes, in satisfactory manner,
the various examinations prescribed by the enact
ments. The professors are: . ..--..... -
Robert E. Rogers, M. D., Professor of Chemis.
try, Pharmacy, and Materia Medica.
Henry Howard, M. D., Professor of Pathology
and Practice Of Medicine, Obstetrics, and Medical
jurisprudence.
James L. Cabel M. D., Professor of Anatomy,
Physiology, and Surgery
John Stage Davis, M D., Demonstration of Anat-
omy. ILL.,.
GEORGE w. sPooNER, Proctor.
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MI THEW ST. CLAIR CLARKE has opened
lNl his Office in the rooms lately occupied by Cor
cornn q Riggs, opposite the Treasury Department;
and will attend TO all business intrusted to him re-
Of the Departments. -
Dec e-dtf
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nor RENT.-The handsome rooms over my
i book and stationery store, next to the corner
Of A. street and Pennsylvania avenue.
GEORGE TEMPLEMAN.
Jan 29-3
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STONE FOR DRY DOCK.
NAVY AGEsr's oFFicE.

IH" fohHi JaHuuIy IT. f0I0'
PROPOSALS, endorsed " Proposals
- for Stone for Dry Dock" viii be received at
his Office until Monday, the 10th day Of March
next for furnishing and delivering at the navy
yard, New York, granite or siente, Of the fol-
lowing dimensions and quantities nearly
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and intermediate ages at proportionate rates; and
the premiums payable semi-annually or auARrERLr,
if preferred.
Buys and sells annuhts-gra,iis inducements for
ehiidrenmakes all contracts in ,ohieh life the in
ierest Of money is involved.
The policies of insurance may be made payable
to wife, child, 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, well az blank forms
of application, may be obtained at the Office Of the
company, or its agents.
JOHN /. DONALDSON, President.
RICHARD b. Dorsey, Secretary.
June 2-dly
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DIBLE DEPoSIToRY.-Just received in the
I'D Depository Of the Bible Society, at Mr.. Kenne-
dy's store, on + near l4th Streets an extensive
sortment Of eegantly-bound Bibles and Testaments,
which will be sold at the society's prices.
Also on hand, q general variety Of plain, cheap
Bibles and Testsments for sale or grstutous dstr-
button. Jan 4-3t
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The allowance for clothes is limited TO 500, and
OF pocket money TO S45.
The usual average amount expended by resident
students is found from the Patrons books to range
about $3.50; which is believed TO be amply suf-
hcient for every useful purpose.
GEORGE w. SPOONER,
Proctor and Patron, University of Va.