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DR. BANNING,s BODY BRACE

~ Thousands OF persons afflicted by pumo-
nary affections, dyspepsia, constipation, and various
degrees of local or general debility, have been re-
lieved by this instrument. It is particularly adapt
ed to numerous ailments prevalent at the South, to
spinal weaknesses, distortions, tendency of tho
body to lounge and droop, both in children and
adults By restoring the form to an erect posture,
it enlarges the chest, SO that the subject breathes
freer and easier, and thus many contractons Of the
chest, with attendant affections of the heart and
lungs, couneracted, and full play is given to the
organs of respiration.
The brace may be had in this city by applying to
Mrs. Baldwin, who will be in attendance at all
times over E. Wheeer's hardware store, Pennsyl.
vania avenue, near 7th street A gentleman will
aid in adapting it TO those who may call for the pur-
pose.
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 refer, if desired, to some Of the
most eminen, professors of medical and surgical
science in the United States, well to numerous
distinguished ladies and gentlemen in this city and
other parts Of the country.
July Sly
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EUR ROPEAN HOTEL,
'fty OF Washington, near the Treasury
hutIdinp.

TVNHE subscriber, having fully prepared and re.
Il pIenished his well known hotel, renewedly
s1licts the patronage Of his friends and the public
His tables will always be supplied with the best
the seasons afford; and whilst no effort will be spared
to give entire satisfaction, his 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 1t highly advantageous to call For
persons having business with the departments the
location Of the hotel is most convenient. Foreign.
ers VIII hnd their language spoken at this house. and
their comforts strictly considered. Parties accom-.
modated with refreshments of all kinds at the
shortest notice. Dinners sent to all parts of the
city as usual,
..... L. GALABRUN.
June "a, 1S46--4meodif
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PROSPECTUS
Ola new, cheap, and popular paper, To be
entitled
THE SATURDAY EVENING NEWS,

DISTRICT GENERAL ADVERTISER,
Which intended to be published weekly IN the city
ofWashins ton commenting on Saturday, the 18th
fully, 1916, 6y WILLIAM THOMPSON.
rNHE 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 an intimate knowledge OF lis local affairs and
other matters of public and general interest, respect
fully announces his intention ofpublishng weekly
newspaper, with the above title, which will con-
tain in lis advertising columns, Professional Drte-
Tory, which he mainly relies iorthe success OF his
undertaking
The Saturday Evening News viii contain pOlii-
ieal congressional mercantile literary, local, tempe
rance spistsIdrs and miscellaneous department IL
will, during the session Of Congress, furnish the
latest news from the Capitol, (belng published on
Saturday EVENING" andIt will be the uniform and
seduous endeayor Of the subscriber to render his
journal cheap and popular vehicle of intelligence,
useful and deserving of general patronage by all
classes OF the communty-persons OF every sect
and party, as well as professional gentleman and
men Of business IN general.
The subscriber pledges himself to make every
proper and reasonable exertion 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 To 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
Ia case of change Of residence, the removal will
be eonspieuously noticed in the next paper
SO that persons, whose may be in the Profes.
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
WILLIAM rIJOMpSnN
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Agency for Claims at Wilmington.
CHARLES DE SELDING Notary Pub.


~ lie, COnveyancer, and General Agent.
No. ii Todds Buildings, Pennsylvania avenue,
Washington, D. G., offers his services for the rose
cution of claims before Congress or any OF the ex-
ecuive departments or before any board OF COM
missioners that my be appointed for the ad-
ustment Of spoliations, collecting private claims
and rents procuring pensions, whether revolution
or any other service bounty lands for return duties
or those arising under contracts treaties or otherw-
wise; buying and selling real estate, DC.
Particular attention paid to the settlement OF ac'
counts of disbursng officers who may find 1t incon-
venient to give their personal attendance.
Having been commissioned notary public, he is
prepared to furnish legazed 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-
quired. .r. ....r... 3 ..,.,.. ....l
Communications (post paid) will receive immedi.
ate attention. ..... ....E.s .....
He has the honor to refer to the Navy Depart
ment and the several bureaus connected with it,
conptrollers' and auditors Offices of the Treasury
Department and the senior captains and pursers in
the navy; and also TO Dr. John Homans, Boston,
Barnard Henry, esq, PhadeIphiai Rev. Septimus
Tuston, chaplain Of the Senate, Washington; Hon
Henry l.. Ellsworth, Fayette, Indiana; Thomas M
Blount, esq.,, Pensacola, Florida; Hon. q. b. PEN
rose, Lancaster, Pa; Judge t. Hartley Crawford
Washington; William Agnew, esq, New York; 70.
Collins Lee, ESQ.,. Baltimore, Md, II. b. Reardon,
ESQ.,, Norfolk, Va. Professor Goodridge, New Ha-
ven, Conn; NJ. Judson, esq, New Orleans; Hon.
E. II. Foster, Nashville, Tenn.
May l6-ly
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@ re ... M
rApsEuIIES Ine of pa ck cts ton ch :

EE&&
NNARSEILLES Line Of Packets, touch
lyl ing at Gibraltar to land passengers :
he aforementioned ships will be regularly de-
patched from New York on the 1st, and from
Marseilles on the 10Th of each month, as follows:
FROM NEW YORK.
Ship Prince de Joinvile, (newD Capt W. W. Laurence
Oct. /, 1916. -rr,r.. i 49,. -. 80 - - ~
Ship CASTOR, Capt. James Anthony, Dec. l, lsa6.
ship Nebraska, (newD Capt James Watson, Jan. l. ls47
ship ----, ----, Feb. j, l847.
.. FROM MARsEILLEs.
ship Prince de Joinville, tnewD Capt W. W. Laurence
shin Arcoe (new Capt w. r. Hoodless, Jan. 10, lsi7
shin CASTOR, Capt James Anthony, Feb 10, lei7.
ship Nebraska, (newD Capt james Watson, March TO-
Ie47. 49,. - ....
These vessels are all of the first class, and COM
manded by men Of experience. Their accommoda-
tions for passengers are unsurpassed for comfort
and convenience. Goods sent TO the agents will be
forwarded free Of all other expenses than those
tually paid. h., ..r ..~..
For freight or passage, apply to .
CHAMBERLAIN g. PHELPS,
orto BOYD & HINCKEN, agents, No. 9
Tontine Buildings, corner Of Wall and Water
streets, New York. Sept 16
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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. .... s
John Revere, M. D., professor of the theory and
practice of medicine. ..
Granville Sharp Pattson, M D., professor OF
general and descriptive anatomy. &.
Martyr Paine, M. d., professor of the institutes
of medicine and materia medica
Cunning s. Bedford, M. D., professor Of mid
wifery and the diseases Of women and children.
John William Draper, NJ d. professor of chem
istrY.
VIM. H. Van Buren, M. D., prosector to profess
VIM. Darling, M. D., demonstrator of anatomy.
The fees for full course Of lectures amount TO
$105. 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 matriculation fee is IS. The
fee for admission to the dissectpg rooms and dem
onstraiions is IS. ~ #.... 1 3. .
The most ample opportunities for clinical nstruc-
ton will be afforded to the students Of the univer-
siiy, and the facilities for dissection will be all that
cheap. The dissecting rooms will be opened on lst
Of October. sr .M
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 insti-
tuition. w
The Eye and Ell In6rmary, in which more than
400 patients are prescribed for annually, open to
the students. 1 "a .4" ~ .-,A ..... ..l
The University Surgical Clinique is attended ev.
cry Saturday at the college buildings by Professor
Mott, and the university students witness the vsri-
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 Lying-in Charity, under the
charge Of Professor Bedford is ample in its arrange
ments. During the past five sessions more than
200 cases OF midwifery have been attended by the
tudents Of the university.
In addition to these facilities for clinical obserya-
on 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
cinity Of the college for SO SO to 90 per week.
The number Of students In attendance last session
was dO7; and the degree Of Doctor Of Medicine was
conferred on 1875
N. B.--Students on arriving in the city, by
calling at the college building, $50 Broadway, and
asking for the jantor, will be conducted to boarding
houses
Any further information respecting the institution
can De bad by addressing the Secretary, Prof, ORA
per, $50 Broadway. BY order. aa
JOHN w. DRAPER, Sec'y.
NEW foRE, May III, 1876 June l7-6mo
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Two Trips a week TO Norfolk, Ports
mouth, and Old Point.

THE steamer 0sceoa, not
-sl,saSs-t surpassed in beauty or speed
e La. by any boat on the Potomac,
Ss;,..s.s., N will leave Washington for
IL ss IA zs.i I'D the above places every We'd
nesday aud Saturday at y O'Clock, a. m, aud Alex
andrR at half.past s. after the arrival OF the ears
from Baltimore. Returning, leave Norfolk Couch
ing at Portsmouth and Old Point) every Monday
fare, S..
The Osceoa will not fail TO connect, going and re-
turning, with the Portsmouth and Roanoke rail.
road and the Richmond and Petersburg steamers
Passage and fare to Richmond or Petersburg, So.
She will stop at her usual landings on the Potomac
to take of and land passengers, and at Cone river
every Saturday going, and Monday, returning from
Norfolk.
Passage and fare to Piney Point, 50.
JAMES MITCHELL, Master.
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liz .M ~

NvEw YORK and HAvRE Union Line
~ Of pack cts sail from New York on the 9th
l h. and oath, and from Havre on the LIST, 9th, and
oath of each month during the year, and in the fol
,owingr citation:
FROM NEW YORK.
ship Albany, Crawford, sth January, May, and Sept.
shin Silyie de rassts Rich, 10th JAM May, and
shin Louis Philippe Casttof, 2ith jan May, and Sept
ship Duchess dOrleens, Richardson stb February
sh . burgundy, Walton 18th Feb, June and October
Ship Iowa Lines, oath February, June, and October
New ship sth March, July, and November.
snip Hayrs Ainsworh, 10th March July, and November
ship Argo, Anthony sth April August, and December
ship Zurich, Thompson, 18th April, August, and Dec
ship Francis l. Whedon, 24th April, August and Dec
.' FROM HAvRE.
shin Albany Crawford, 2tth February June, and Oct
uhi silvie de rasse, Rich, lst March, July and Nov
sra Louis Philippe Casttof, sth March, July, and Nov
ship Duchess d0resns, Richardson, oath March, July
ann ss,n n,rsundy, Walton Is. April August and Dec
shipp iowa Lines, sth April August and December.
Nsr ship a4th April, August and December,
shin Uayre Ainsworth, fst January, May and Sept
ship ly. Edgar, 9Th January, May, and septemher.
ship s.rgo Anthony, gath Jsnusry, May and September
shin znrich Thompson, let February, June, and Oct
ship TsaneI, l. yhedon sth February Jane, and Oct
M, pessaee in the cabin, fixed At sl00
ARMY TO FOX q LIVINGSTON,
"pf' ~ Broad street,or
WIN. wHITLOCK,
4s South street, New York.
March 6-dly
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LC,uRE roR PEYER AND AauE.-

" ROWAND'S Improved Tonic Mixture, a pos
tive cure for fever and ague and nervous weakness
can be had at GiLnAGs Drug Store, near Browns
Hotel.
PUBLIC CoMMUNlC ATIoNs.
From the United States Gazette Of July, 1883.
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
comfori Feeling This to be duty, would direct
the attention I all distressed with fever and ague,
to the great utinty Of "Rowand's Tonic Mixture
in that troublesome complaint. Besides having been
restored TO unusual health and ygor 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 IL has been offered to
the public, anxious to testify 10 It's sovereign
efficacy. My chief object in this communication Is
To aequaint every individual who has suffered under
the asove obstinate and TOO often serious disease,
with the virtues Of the above valuable medicine
also to render thanks to the proprietor for his benev
olent exertons TO spread s further its usefulness
despite the selfish charge Of dscourtesy and pre-
sumption.
JOHN Il. JAMES,
No. 4, Logan street. Philadelphia.
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THE FRANCO o-AMERIcAN, 60 Nassau

ful French paper, commencing 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 amelioraon, its columns will
tain the most exact and copious commercial, admin
islrative and judiciary information, and original lit
erary works OF the best writers of both worlds, con-
sistihg of productions unpublished even in France
scientific agricultural critical and other articles to-
gether with the Paris fashions &C..
The moderate price, botR of subscription and ad-
vertising together with the quantity and interest OF
the contents Of this paper, advantages possessed
by no other of the kind in the United States.
Agent, J. MlCHARD,
18th ST.. between F. and G..
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A GENCY YATwAsHINGTON.-

n scriber will undertake the prosecution of claims,
domestic or foreign" before Congress or any o
the departments of the United States government
Claims for return of duties for snds for pensions
before the Indian Commissioner; or those ari sing
under contracts, treaties, or otherwise.
Haying visited the principal cities of Europe, in
which he has correspondents of long standing, he
will also undertake to transact any financial busi
ness with that continent.
Communications ''post paid )" addressed to
ROBTT A. PARRISH,
Washington, d. c.
REFER
William F. Havemeyer, mayor of New York.
John M. Scott, ex-mayor of Philadelphia.
Jacob G. Davies, mayor of Baltimore.
William w. Seaton, mayor Of Washington.
Office in Concert Hall, near Browns Hotel.
Feb. 2S-6m
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Il Young d Steer merchant tailors, respectfully
announce to their customers and the public the
they have determined upon a change in their bust
ness. '.s.
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 customers TO continue their
favors under the new arrangement h"
We are preparing to conduct our business on the
most economical plan, and assure those who may
favor us with orders that they, well ourselves
will receive the benefit Of il. s
As il is important To us that our books be closed
with the least possible delay, earnestly request
those who are indebted to us to call and settle Their
respective accounts
Sept. 2-3taw2w
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THE written signature, the only safe
Il guard against tCOunterfeits.-The pub

-
lie attention is invited, and particularly referred to
the advertisement, setting forth the new style Of la.
belling, and the putting up of DR.. Beckwith's anti
dyspectic and dinner pills. Also, to that of Or
Dyot's approved anti-bilious pills; both of which
it may be SEEM protected from being counterfeit,
ed, by the only safeguard to be depended upon
the WRITTEN SIGNATURES of the propretors on the
label of each box ofpills.
All others which may be offered for sale by nm
principled persons, are surely base counterfeits
and will be rejected as such. The pills that 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
dyspectic and Dyott's anti-bious pills, is vested in
the hands Oft. w. Dyott & Sons, of the Columb.
an College, No. 1872 North Second street, Philadel.
phia, who will execute any orders fpr the same.
Druggists and all wholesale dealers, who wish to
be furnished with the genuine pills, will he supplied
on the most liberal terms, by applying as above.
May 2l-tf
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From the Public Ledger.
n N ESSRS. EDITORS: Deafness is a dis

MI ESSRS. EDITORS: Deafness is disease
lNl which has hitherto been considered incurable,
but can inform the public that it is mistaken
idea. had been deaf for ten years, and concluded
that must remain 80; but not many months since /
saw in your paper an advertisement of "Scarpa's
oil" for deafness. As last resort concluded to
try it, and now am happy to say can hear as
well as any one. Two of my friends have also
used it, one was so deaf that he used trumpet,
now he hears perfectly well without it; the other
very much troubled with noises in the ears and
head, and he at once found relief, and is well One
bottle cured me, which thought getting well pretty
cheap.
SILAS BUGBEE,
Second street, below Pine, Philadelphia.
F.W. FULLER, corner of Pennsylvania, av
nue. and 18th street, only agent for this city.
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DERsoNs su me ering with tooth-ache win

a he cured IN one minute by applying Wheelers
Ieeberry Tooth Wash, and still have the tooth pre-
tected from all decay. Soreness Of the gums is a.
so cured by it. Softness Of the gums is cured; ard
bleeding ofthe gums is entirely stopped. The teeth
gums, and mouth, are always kept pleasant, and in
the best state of health, by it's use.
1t cured tooth-ache and soreness Of the gums for
er.
JULIANNE CUTHERAL.
1t cured tooth-ache in his family.
FRAS. PROVOST
Soreness Of thegums of several years. duration
"a cured by it for her.
- MARY SULLIVAN
1t cured scurf and ulcer Of the gums for him.
M CANISTER.
Sold by Fish & Co., Nos and 2, Browns Ho.
tel principal Office for the United States No. 5S
Chestnut street, Philsdelphia)
Dec 24--lY
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A UGUsTUs FISCHER, Attorney and

"A Counsellor at Law, Austin, Travis coun.
ty, Texas, will attend faithfully and promptly to any
business connected with his profession in this city
and the joining counties. He will also attend to an
business in the land office, such as procuring patents
perfecting titles, &c. Letters must be paid to pro.
cure attention.
REFERENCES.
Hon J P. Henderson, San Augustin.
Hon Ebenezer A lien, Austin.
Hon. Memucan Hunt, Galveston.
J. ID. Groesbeck, Houston,
Dolhonde & Groesbeck, New Orleans.
Jan IL GNnt Intel /
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Prints only-New Fail styles,

Il EE a. BREWSTER, A Cedar street, New
IL York, where are concentrated nearly all the
new styles Of printed calicoes which have been pro-
duced in this country imported for the fall trade
and are offered for SALE for cash approved credit
at prices greatly reduced within the last few days.
Purchasers are guaranteed the prices, and allow
anees made for gwen period.
Catalogues, (renewed and corrected daily, regu-
ating the prices placed in the hands Of buyers,
and sent with goods ordered.
Sept9-ly
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u,HE Complete works of Ben johnson,

Il edited with a memoir, by Barry CornwalI,
complete in one volume, large octave; the Dramatic
Works of Massnger and Ford, complete in one
volume edited by Hartley Coleridge; the Dramst-
ic Works of Beaumont and Fletcher, complete in
two volumes, edited by George barley; the com
plete Dramatic Works OF Congreye, Wycherley,
Vanhrugh, and Fmqubsr, the whole complete in
one volume edited with notes, biographical and crit
ical, by Leigh Hunt. 4Gt
The above beautiful and uniform editions are just
imported from London, for sale, together or sepa-
sep, n F. TAYLOR.
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M & III

UOHN HERDMAN Il CO., United states
al and Great Britain and Ireland, old -es-
tablished Emigrant once, 81 south street,
New York. e#.s ..fr .f f....-r....... ...
HERDMAN, KEENAN, & CO., Liverpool
Passage to and from Great Britain and Ireland (via
Liyerpool) by the Old Black Ball Line, or any Of
the regular packet-ships sailing every hve days.
The subscribers in calling the attention of old
ountrymel, and the public generally to their un-
aualled arrungem IS 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. ..s...
Those sending for their friends will at once see
the great importance Of this arrangement, it will
preclude an unnecessary delay Of the emgrant.
The ships employed in this line are well known to
be the first and largest class, commanded by men OF
experience; and as they sail every five days. offer
avery facility that can be furnished. With those
superior arrangements the subscribers look forward
for a continuation of that patronage which has been
so 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.
J. HERDMAN & CO.,
6l South street, New York
HERDMAN, KEENAN, q CO.,
Liverpool.
Mr.. THOMAS FTTNAM, saddle and harness
maker. on 9Th street. three doors north Of Pennsy
yania avenue is the agent of this house for the ciTr
OF WAsHINGroN, d. c., who will attend TO the
transaction of all business in their line, when re-
quIred to do so. s,....... ...... - ...... ..
N. B-Drats for any amount can a. usual bt
furnished payable at all the principal banking instu
tions throughout the United Kingdom, on spplica
tinn as above.
March l4-ly