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DR. BANNING,s BODY BRACE

- lhonsanus OF persons afflicted by pulmo-
nary affections dyspepsia, constipation, and various
degrees of local or general debility, have been re-
lieved by this instrument 1t is particularly adapt
ed to numerous ailments prevalent at the South, to
spinal weaknesses, distortions, a tendency of the
body to lounge and droop, both in children and
adults. By restoring the form to an erect posture,
it enlarges the chest, that the subject breathes
freer ond easier, and thus many contractions of the
chest, with attendant affections of the heart and
lungs, are counteracted and full play is given to the
organs of respiration.
The brace may be had in this city by appyng.o
Mrs. Baldwin, who will be in attendance at all
times over E. Wheeler's hardware store, Pennsy-
vania avenue, near 7th street A gentleman will
aid in adapting it TO those who may call for the pur
pose. s.-
Applications for single braces, from distance, as
also for patent rights, may likewise be directed to
DR.. Banning's office, 423 Broadway, New York.
DR.. Banning can refer, if desired, to some of the
most eminent professors of medical and surgical
science in the United States, well as to numerous
distinguished ladies and gentlemen in this city and
other parts of the country.
July Sly
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PINEY POINT PAVILION,

.nNE Of the most convenient, splendid, and pic
" turesque salt water bathing places in the
United States will be opened for ysiters on the 18th
instant, for the summer campaign, The pavilion
and its accommodations have been put in a com
plete state Of repair, and offer 10 the invalid pleas
ant for health and recreation The bathing is
delicious either in the houses or in the open surf
''along the sounding shore" A fresh and constan
sea-breeze sets In in the afternoon, and continues
night ill eight or ten in the morning. The pavilion
commands view of the debouchure of the Potomac
into the Chesapeake bay, tho river in front being
nearly ten miles wide. IL is within eight hours
steaming from Washington, twelve from Baltimore,
and twelve from Richmond.
The steamer Columbia, Capt. Guyther, leaves
Baltimore every Saturday evening, stops at Piney
Point early on Sunday morning, and returns to Bal
timore on Wednesday. The steamer oceola, Capt
Mitchell, leaves Washington on Wednesdays and
Saturdays on her way to Norfolk, and returns on
Tuesdays and Fridays, touching at the Point 10
both directions, landing and receiving passengers.
The proprietor, with these advantages Of his es-
tablishment and with corps of obliging servants,
good fare, good music, boats for sailing, and the
usual accessories Of watering place, together with
moderate charges, confidently casts himself upon
the public appreciation.
J. II. BIRCH,
United States Hotel, Washington.
June l7--iftf
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These ships are all Of the largest class, and are
commanded by men Of character and experience.
Their cabin accommodations are all that can be de-
sired in point Of splendor, comfort, and convent
ence, and they are furnished with every descrip-
ton OF stores of the best kind. Punetuality in the
DAYS of smiling will be strictly adhered to.
Price Of passage TO Liverpool, 800. From Ly-
erpool to New York f25.
Agents for ships Oxford, Montezuma, Europe
Shenandoah, Yorkshire, Fidelia, Cambridge, and
New York,
GoODHUE q CO., or
c. II, MARSHALL, New York.
Barring, BROTHERS & Co,
III. Liverpool,
Agents for ships Stephen Whitney, Virglninn,
Waterloo, and John r. Skiddy,
ROBERT KERMIT, New York,
T. & J. SANDS g. CO., Liverpool.
Agents for ships Patrick Henry, Ashburton, Hen
nv CLAW, NEW, and Independence,
: GaiNNELL, MlNTURN, a. CO., N. Y.
CHAPMAN, BOWMAN, 4 Co., Liverpool.
Agents for ships Roscius, Siddons, Sheridan,
and Garrick
Elk COLLINS & Co., New York,
BROWN, SIMPLIFY, IL CO., Liverpool.
Agents for ships Queen Of the West, Liverpool,
Hottinguer, and Rochester.
Woodruff & MlNTURN, New York.
FIELDEN, BROTHERS,, & CO., Liverpool
New York, March 2-lyd
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Agency for Claims at washington.
DE SELDING, Notary Pub.

~ lie, COnyeyanCer, and General Agent,
No. ii Todd's Buildings, Pennsylvania avenue,
Washington, d. c., offers his services for the prose-
cution Of claims before Congress or any of the ex
ecutive departments, or before any board of COM
missioners that are may be appointed for the ad-
justment of spoliations, collecting private claims
and rents, procuring pensions, whether revolution
or any other services bounty ands for return duties
those arising under contracts, treaties or otherw
wise; buying and selling real estate, &c.
Particular attention paid to the settlement of ac-
counts of disbursing officers who may find it ncon-
venient to give their personal attendance.
Having been commissioned notary public, he is
prepared to furnish egalized copies of any document
or other paper that may be required.
Charges will be moderate, and regulated by the
amount claimed and the extent of service re-
CURED.
Communications (post paid) will receive immcd-
ate attention.
He has the honor to refer to the Navy Depart
ment and the several bureaus connected with it,
comptrolers' and auditors Offices of the Treasury
Department, and the senior captains and pursers in
the navy; and also to DIR. John Romans, Boston;
Barnard Henry, esq, Philadelphia Rev. Septimus
fusion, chaplain of the Senate, Washington; Hon.
Henry l.. Ellsworth, Fayette, Indiana; Thomas M
Blount, esq, Pensacola, Flordai Hon. G. b. PEN
rose, Lancaster, Pal Judge t. Hartley Crawford
Washington; William Agnew, esq, New York; H.
Collins Lee, ESQ.,, Baltimore, Md; II. B. Reardon
esq.,, Norfolk, Va; Professor Goodrdge, New Ha-
ven, Conn; M. Judson, esq, New Orleans; Hon.
z. Ii. Foster, Nashville, Tenn.
May l6--ly
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GREAT English Remedy for coughs
VI colds, q sthma. and commandments

4 REAI English Remedy for coughs
" colds, asthma, and cOnsumptiOn.-The
great and only remedy for Colds, Coughs, Asth-
ma, and Consumption, is the Hungarian Bal
sam of Life, discovered by the celebrated DR.
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
SlBLE CASES that be found in the commu-
nifty; cases that seek relief vain from any of the
common remedies of the day, and have been given
up by the most distinguished physicians as confirm
ed and incurable. The Hungarian Basam has
cured, and will cure, the desperate of cases.
1t is no quack nostrum, but standard English
medicine, of known and established efficacy.
Every family in the United States should be sup
piled with Buchan's Hungarian Balsam of Life, not
only to counteract the consumptve tendencies of
the climate but to be used as 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, Hooping-Cough,
and Group.
U5Sold in largo bottles at 81 per bottle with full
directions for the restoration Of health.
Pamphlets, containing a mass of English and
American certificates, and other evidence, showing
the unequalcd merits ofths great English remedy,
may be obtained of the agents gratuously.
DAVID f. BRADLEE, sole agent for the United
States, 10 Court street, Boston.
T.. w. DYOTT q SONS, general wholesale agents,
No l32 North Second street, Philadelphia.
Special depot at the Bookstore of ROBERT
FARNHAM, corner of Eleventh street and Penn
sylvanio avenue, Washington city Also for sale
by the principal Druggists.
June
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~ 81 -

VOHN HERDMAN e. CO., United States
j and Great Britain and Ireland, old es-
tablished Emigrant once, 81 South street,
New York. a'.. ..."
HERDMAN, KEENAN, & CO., Liverpool
Passage to and from Great Britain and Ireland (via
LiverpooD by the Old Black Ball Line or any OF
the regular pHcket-ships sailing every FIVE days
The subscribers in calling the attention Of old
ountrymen and The public generally to their uR-
ounlled arrangements for bringing out passengers
rom the old country beg to state that the business
of the house at Liverpool will be conducted by Its
branch.
Those sendirg for their friends will at once see
the great importance of this arrangement, il will
ofeclude an unnecessary delay OF the emIgrant
The ships employed in this line are well known to
he the first and largest class, commanded by men OF
experience; and as they sail every five days, offer
every facility that can be furnished. With those
superior arrangements the subscribers look forward
for continuation of that patronage which has been
40 literally extended to them for so many years
past. In case any of those engaged do not embark
the passage money will be refunded as customary
For further particulars, apply by letter, postpaid
- ]. HERMAN & CO,
.r...... 81 South street, New York
HERDMAN, KEENAN, & CO.,
... Liverpool.
Mr.. THOMAS FITNAM, saddle and harness
oaLer on 9th street, three doors north of Pennsy-
vana avenue is the agent of this house for the CITY
or w, suINcTos, d. C., who will attend to the
transaction of all business IN their line when re-
quired to do so. .:
N. B.--Drafts for any amount can as usual be
furnished PAYABLE at all the principal banking instu-
tons throughout the United Kingdom, on eppca-
ton above. a1 ."' ..,..... .
March l4-1y 7...-
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A CARD,
A CARD,
DOYD REILLY, recovered from sickness, is
ID again at his post
Srrtl
THE CASH PRINCIPLE ADOPTED

Il Young & Steer, merchant tailors, respectfully
announce to their customers and the public that
they have determined upon change in their bust
ness
Convinced that the cash principle will be better,
both for ourselves and our customers, our terms
from this date will be cash on delivery.
As by this course we shall avoid losses and the
expense of clerks and collectors, we hope to make
il the interest Of our customers TO continue their
favors under the arrangement.
We are preparing to conduct our business on the
most economical plan, and assure those who may
favor us with orders that they well az ourselves
will receive the benefit oft.
As it is important to us that our books be closed
with the least possible delay, we earnestly request
those who are indebted to us to call and settle their
respective accounts.
Sept 2-3taw2w
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EU RoPEAN HOTEL,
City OF Washington, near the Treasury
building.

TNHE subscriber, having fully prepared and re.
Il plenished his well known hotel renewedIv
solicts the patronage of his friends and the public
His tables will always be supplied with the best
the afford; and whilst no effort will be spared
to give entire satisfaction, his terms will be found
so moderate as to command attention from residents
and strangers. There are several elegantly furnish
ed suites of apartments and single rooms ready for
immediate occupation. Those who wish permanent
board will find il highly advantageous to call For
persons having business with the departments the
location of the hotel is most convenient. Foreign
ers will hnd their language spoken at this house. and
their comforts strictly considered. Parties accom-
modated with refreshments of all kinds Al the
shortest notice. Dinners sent to oil parts Of the
city as usual. -
L, GALABRUN.
June q, ls46--4meodif
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IL IL M

ATEw YORK and HAVRE Union Line
IN OF Packets sail from New York on the 9Th,
is h. and Oath, and from Havre on the LIST, 9Th, and
Gath Of each month during the year, and in the fol-
lowingr citation; ......
'.# FROM NEW YORK. I...
shin Albany. Crawford, eth January May, and Sept.
snp silyie de Grasse, Rich 10th jan. May and Sept
shin Louis Philippe, Casttof oath Jan MAY and Sept.
ship Duchess p0rleans Richardson 9Th February June,
Sim Burgundy Walton, 10th Feb, June and October
ship Iowa, Lines, oath February June, and October
New ship, 9Th March, July, and November.
shin ffavre Answorth 18th March, July and November
ann snly Edgar, oath March July, and November
shin Argo Anthony, 9Th April, August and December
chin Zurich Thompson, 10th April, August, and Dec.
4rshp Francis Whedon, 2tth April August, and Dec.
FROM HhyRE.
shtn Albany Crawford, lith February June and Oct
5hip avie lie Cirasse Rich, 1st March July, and Nov
9hp Louis Philippe Casttoh sth March, July and Nov
sSiP nychess Orleans Richardson 24th March, July
ana sh;D aSrgnndy Walton, 1stApr August and Dec.
ahip Iowp Lines sth April, August, and December
Ns,wy ship oath April August, and December
shin Havre Ainsyorfh lst January, May and sept
shin sully Edgar, sth January, May, and september
sbip Irqo Anthony, oath January May ana september
shin Zurich, Thompson, LIST February, June ana oct
ehip Francis I, whedon, 9Th February iJsna ana oot
For passage in the cabin, fixed at sl00. .
AnoEv TO FOX q LIVINGSTON,
% Broad street, or
VIM. wHTTLoCK,
4e South street, New York.
March 6---dly
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- @ M..

NEARSEILLES Line Of Packets, touch
N ing at Gibraltar to land passengers -
he aforementioned ships will be regularly de-
patched from New York on the LIST, and from
Marsees on the 10th Of each month, as follows:
FROM NEW YORK.
ship Prince de Joinville new1 Capt w. W. Laurence
Oct. |, 1916. .
Ship Arcole (ncw) Capt w. r. Hoodess Nov l, 1916.
ship CASTOR, Capt James Anthony, Dec. l, 1916.
ship Nebraska, {new) Capt. James Watson, Jan l. lsH
ship ----,---- Feb. /, lSi7.
FROM MARsEILLEs.
Ship Prince de Joinvlle; (new) Capt W. W. Laurence
Dec 10. 1916.
ship Arcole (newD Capt w. r. Hoodless, Jan TO- lsl7
ship CASTOR Capt. James Anthony, Feb 10, lsi7.
Ship Nebraska, (newD Capt James Watson, March TO-
Is47
Ship --- -, April 10, ls47.
These vessels are all Of the first Glass; and COM
handed by men of experience. Their accommoda-
tons for passengers are unsurpassed for comfort
and convenience. Goods sent to the agents will be
forwarded free of all other expenses than those &C
tually paid. I'd. ..... "a.
For freight or passage, apply to
CHAMBERLAIN e. PHELPS,
103 Front street,
orto BOYD & HINCKEN, agents, No. 8
Tontine Buidings, corner Of Wall and Water
streets, New York. Sept IL
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PROSPECTUS
ofa new, cheap, and popular paper, To De
entitled =
THE SATURDAY EVENING NEWS,

DISTRICT GENERAL ADVERTISER,
Which is intended be published weekly IN the city
ofWashingtoD commencing on Saturday, the 18th
ofJuly, 1876, by WILLIAM THOMPSON.
lYINHE subscriber, who has been connected with
IL the press for the last twelve years IN the city
Of Washington, and who has, during that time, ac-
qured intimate knowledge of its local affairs and
other matters of public and general interest, respect
fully announces his intention Of publishing weekly
newspaper, with the above title, which will con-
tain, IN its advertising columns, Professional Drtc-
lOry, on which he mainly relies forhe success of his
undertaking.
The Saturday Evening News will contain rslit-
zeal, congressional mercantile, literary, local tempe
rance, tpistsLny and miscellaneous department. 1t
will, during the session Of Congress, furnish the
latest news from the Capitol, (being published on
Saturday EVENING" and II will be the uniform and
seduous endeayor of the subscriber to render his
journal a cheap and popular vehicle of intelligence,
useful and deserving OF general patronage by all
classes OF the cOmmunily-persOns of every sect
and party, as we'll professional gentleman and
men OF business in general
The subscriber pledges himself to make every
proper and reasonable exertOn to render the Satur-
day Evening News permanent and respectable
medium of intelligence; and he INDUCES the hope
that he will be literally sustained by his friends
everywhere, and especially by those in the District
of Columbia and the city of Baltimore, to whom
he most earnestly and respectfully appeals for sup
port in his present undertaking.
Those who subscribe 10 the Saturday Evening
News for one year, at 80 90, payable monthly on
deliyery,) will receive the paper, with their adver-
tisement or business card published in each paper
In case of change Of residence, the removal will
DO conspieuously noticed in the next paper,
that persons, whose names may be in the Profess
sonal Directory, will appear therein always correct
| ly located Subscribers who do not advertise in
the Professional Directory, may receive the Saturday
Evening News one year, on payment Of one dollar
in advance, or ten cents monthly on delivery Of the
paper.
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TTNHE written signature, the only safe .
II guard against COunte rfeits-The nnh


lie attention is invited and particularly referred to
the advertisement, setting forth the new style of la
belng, and the putting up of DR.. Beckwiths anti
dyspectic and dinner pills. Also, to that of DR..
Dyotts approved anti-bilious pills. both of which,
it may be seen, protected from being counterfeit
ed, by the only safeguard to be depended upon,
the WRITTEN SIGNATURES of the proprietors on the
label of each box ofpills.
All others which may be offered for sale by I'M
principled persons, are surely base counterfeits,
and will be rejected such. The pills that were in
the hands of persons who purchased the genu-
inc, have all been exchanged for such as have the
written signature ofthe proprietor.
The sole agency for the sale Of Beckwith's anti
dyspectc and Dyou's anti-bious pills, is vested in
the hands Of L. w. Dyott & Sons, of the Coumbi-
an College, No. 1872 North Second street, PhiIade-
phia who will execute any orders for the same
Druggists and all wholesale dealers, who wish to
be furnished with the genuine pills, will be supplied
on the most liberal terms, by applying as above.
May Gift
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UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK.-The
" lectures in this institution will commence on
the last Monday of Octobert, and continue four
months.
Valentine Mott, M. D., professor of the principles
and operations Of surgery, with surgical and
pathological anatomy
John Revere, M. D., professor of the theory and
practice Of medicine.
Granville Sharp Pattison, M. D., professor of
general and descriptive anatomy.
Martyr Paine, M. d., professor of the institutes
of medicine and matera medca.
Cunning s. Bedford, M. D., professor of mid
wifery and the diseases of women and children.
John William Draper, M. D., professor of chem
istry.
VIM. II. Van Buren,, M. D., prosector to profess
sor Of surgery.
VIM Darling, M. D., demonstration of anatomy.
The fees for a full course of lectures amount to
S105. The student can attend one or more of the
courses as he may be disposed, and pay only for
the lectures for which he enters. The fee for the
diploma is $50. The matriculaton fee is IS. The
fee for admission to the dissecting rooms and DEM
onstrations is IS.
The most ample opportunities for clinical instruc-
ton will be afforded to the students of the univer
sity and the facilities for dissection will be all that
can be desired. The materieI is abundant and
cheap. The disascting rooms will be opened on lst
Of October.
The New York Hospital, fifteen minutes walk
from the College Buildings, is visited daily; and
the students have an opportunity of studying the
various medical and surgical diseases of that ins-
tuition.
The Eye and Etl Infrmary, in which more than
400 patients arc prescribed for annually, open to
the students.
The University Surgical Clinique is attended ev.
cry Saturday at the college buildings by Professor
Mott, and the university students witness the var-
Gus operations performed by the professor. More
than 600 patients, affected with every variety of
malady, are brought before the class during the
session.
The University Lyng-in Charity, under the
charge Of Professor Bedford is ample in its arrange
ments. During the past five sessions more than
900 cases Of midwifery have been attended by the
tudents Of the university.
In addition to these facilities for clinical observa
ton there are the various dispensaries and charities
Of the city, containing not less than 10000 PATIENTS
presenting every possible aspect and character Of
disease,
Excellent board and lodging can be had in the vi
entity of the college for 50 so to SO per week.
The number Of students in attendance last session
was 407; and the degree Of Doctor of Medicine was
conferred on 1876.
N. B.--Students arriving in the city, by
calling at the college building, $50 Broadway, and
asking for the janitor, will be conducted to boarding
houses. H =
Any further information respecting the institution
can be had by addressing the Secretary, Prof ORA
per, $50 Broadway. BY order.
JOHN w. DRAPER, Sec'y.
New foRE, May III, 1876 June 17-6mo
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CURE FOR FEVER AND AGUE.-

~ R0WAND'S Improved Tonic Mixture, pos
tive for fever and sgue and nervous weakness
can be had al GLmAE's Drug Store, near Browns
Hotel. ...
PUBLIC COMMUNE TIONs.
From the United States Gazette Of July, 1888.
Mr.. EDIroR: Are we not individually called upon,
when we become furnished with any knowledge
which by more extended diffusion will promote the
happiness and welfare of those around us, to make
known, without hesitation, such means Of relief and
comfort Feeling this to be duty, would direct
the attention Of all distressed with fever and ague,
to the great utility of "Rowand's Tonic Mixture"
in that troublesome complaint. Besides having been
restored TO unusual health and vigor myself, have
had an opportunity of witnessing great number Of
other remarkable instances Of recovery from It's use
and am informed that more than 900 persons, who
are acquainted with its exceeding success, within
less than the three years that 1t has been offered 10
the public, are anxious TO testify to It's sovereign
efficacy. My chief object in this communication is
to acquaint every individual who has suffered under
the above obstinate and too often serious disease,
with the virtues of the above valuable medcine
also 10 render thanks to the proprietor for his beney
oent exertlons to spread still further its usefulness
despite the selfish charge of discourtesy and pre-
sumption.
JOHN T. JAMES,
NJ. Ill. 1T.
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THE FRANCo-AMERICAN, 60 Nassau

full French paper, commencing on Monday, April
6, will be issued every Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday, at the moderate rate Of SC year; 50 for
six months; 81 SO for three months.
Devoted to the cause of democracy, liberty of re-
lgion, and social amelioration its columns will con-
tain the most exact and copious commercial admin
isative, and judiciary information, and original lit
erary works of the best writers of both worlds
ssting of productions unpublished even in France;
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