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WXxwVn EW ana most expe-
ditious line 10 Piney
N--r3SssAaav Point and the other
s2N3nxM<mn landings on the Poto-
ma G, and to persons wishing an agreeable
excursion by the Chesapeake Bay TO Bal
timore.--The public is hereby advised that on
and after Thursday, the 9th instant, the new, quick
and beautiful steamer Mount Vernon will run semi.
weekly, in connexion with the steamer Powhatan
between the mouth Of Aqua Creek, Piney Point,
and Baltimore.
Passengers by the Powhatsn leaving Washing
ton at 8 or Alexandria at 80, a, m, on Mondays
and Thursdays, arrive at Aqua Creek about ~
M. where they take the splendid steamer Mount
Vernon, arriving at Piney Point between 5 and 6,
p m. The Mount Vernon thence proceeds 10 Bal
timore where she arrives by 4, a. m, the next
morning.
Returning, the Mount Vernon will leave Balti-
more at 7, p, M, on Tuesdays and Fridays. Pas
at Aqua Creek by ~, m, where they take the mail
and ut Washington by 5 p. m.
The Mount Vernon will take in and put out pas
sengers at all the landings on the Potomac.
Passage and fare between Washington or Alexan.
dria and Piney Point, including dinner the
Mount Vernon or Powhatan 50 90
Do. to any other landings on the Potomac
below Aqua Creek 2 SO
Do. between Washington or Alexandria and
Baltimore, Including meals,) with the
privilege Of returning the next day alta
charge OF one dollar only 3 90
For further particulars apply 10 Captain j. w
Rogers, on board the Powhatan, or to
GEORGE MATTINGLY, Agent.
July 6-3taw
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G. EO RGE M. BIBB =,

CoUNsELLoR-AT-LAw,
III AS established his Office in the city of Wash
IL ington, and proffers his services to the publ,
in the prosecution of claims upon the Treasury o.
the United States, in the argument Of cases in tn,
circuit courts for the District of Columbia and ir
the Supreme Court of the United States.
His Office is on the south side of New York ave
nue., between 9th and 10th streets.
June l3-ly
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ERESH TURNIP SEED, &C..
Il 300 lbs yellow ruta baga
300 I" white fiat turnip
400 /" Z. stubble %
300 red top
900 large Norfolk
A superior lot of long green cucumbers
With general assortment of vegetable and flower
seeds, plants, and bouquets, furnished to order a,
prices more moderate than can be bought elsewhere
in the District.
J.& III. DOUGLAS,
Florists and seedsmen,
opposite State Department.
July l6.-eo9wdS,c - :. ~.
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superior Stationery.

NV M. FlSChEh, importer OF fancy and sta
w pie stationery, parchment, cutlery, &c, &c,
has just received direct from Paris, by the ship
Orleans, a case feholce stationery comprising let
ter and tracing paper, enyelops, fancy sealing wax
and waters Of vsrious sizes. Some OF the paper is
very suitable for foreign correspondence requiring
light sheets to weigh half ounce. For wholesale
me RETAIL at Statoners' Hail. where articles are sell
ing at reduced prices. June 30-3taw2w
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Medical COLLEGE or Louisiana.

THE lectures will commence on Monday, thu
Il l6ih day Of November, 1886, and eontnu'
four months. ...
hysiology and psthology-John Harrison, M. ID
Theory and practice of medicine-Jas. Jones, M. ID
Surgey-Wsrren Stone, NJ. ID.
Chemistry.-J. L. Riddel, M. ID.
ObstetIies-A. II. Cenas, M. ID.
Matera medca-W. M. Carpenter, M. ID.
Anatomy-A. j. Wedderburn, VI. ID.
Demonstration of anatomy-T. X. lie Monnier
Clinical instruction daily at the Charity Hospital
The professors being the attending surgeons and
physicians 10 this extensive institution during the
session Of the school, have every opportunity Of
making their lectures practical and thorough.
Practical instruction given To the students IN the
obstetricsl wards of the hospital.
The facilities for prosecuting the study OF praeu.
cal anatomy and operative surgery are unryalled
subjects being supplied in any number free Of
charge.
-
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SMALL books on great subjects.-25 cts.
- each volume. On the connexion between
Physiology and Intellectual Science; 25 cts On
Philosophical Theories and Philosophical Expert
ence; 25 cts. On the Principles of Criminal Law;
Is cts. just received by, F. TAYLOR,
July ID few doors east of Coeman's
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ID. PAINE d CO.,

Managers Of lotteries, Richmond, Va.
THE attention Of adventures is requested 10 the
Il following grand schemes for August. Orders
from any part Of the United States will meet the
most prompt attention, if addressed to
d. PAINE e. CO.,
Richmond Va.
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CONCORD ACADEmf.--Tho session
~ of this institution commenced the first o.
July, at which time some Of the students
having completed their academic course, have left
vacancies for others, The course Of instruction
comprises the languages and sciences generally
The Latin and Greek languages and mathematics
are taught by the principal in person.
The Preach, Spanish, and Italian languages arr
taught by M. lsidore Outlet, native Of Paris, and
an experienced and distinguished teacher Of the
modern languages. The terms for board and tuition
for the session Of five months will be $780, payable
in advance.
Communications addressed To the subscriber, and
directed to Concord Academy, Caroline county
Virginia, will receive prompt attention.
+. w. COLEMAN, principal.
RECOMMENDATION. John Y. MasoA,. Attor.
ney General; Kr Ed p. Scott. Speaker of the
Senate Of Virginia. Thomas J. Randolph Abe.
marie; Dr. Armistead Cook Norfolk; Vim, III
Taylor. Mount Airy; Hon James A. Seldom,
M. c.; DR.. Thomas Newton Norfolk Col. VIM
r. Johnson Petersburg WIN. III. Harrison,
Brandon; Captain Thomas III. Ellis, Richmond;
VIM, C. Riyes, Esq, Albemarlsi Hon. Robert NJ
+. Hunter, M. CT r. Rev. Nicholas Cohos, ID. d..
Alabama; Judge Daniel Coleman, Alabama; Rich
ard Baylor, ESQ., Essex VIM. A. Gibbons. esq,
New Jersey; Robert G. Stanard, esq, Richmond
General Bernard Peyton,' Richmond; VIM. M
Harhson,' esq, Richmond; Hon. Thomas II
Bayly, M. C.
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yIyHE subscriber. being dnI, authorize,

TNHE subscriber, being duly authorized
Il by powers Of attorney from Cornelius p. Van
Ness, esq, and Madeline Van Ness, his wife; N.
M. Hoffman, esq, and Gertrude Hoffman, his wife;
Charles w. Van Ness, esq, Miss Matilda 4. Van
Ness, Eugene Van Ness, esq.,, and Edward Van
Ness, esq, heirs at law Of the late General John p
Van Ness 10 manage and dispose of the real estate
IN the District Of Columbia belonging to the estate
Of the said John p. Van Ness, and to collect all ar
rearages of purchase money or rents now due, or
which may hereafter fall due, and to give full re-
cepts and acquittsnces therefor hereby gives notice
to all persons indebted aforesaid for or pur-
chase money which have become due and payable
since the death Of the said John p. Van Ness, or
which may hereafter become due, that he will re-
ceive payment thereof and he requests all persons
so indebted to call on him for this purpose Under
the authority aforesaid, the subscriber will also re-
ceve proposals for the sale or lease of any part of
the real estate belonging to the estate Of the said
John P. Van Ness lying within the District of Co
lumbia, as aforesaid.
June 29-eo2wif
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Furnished house to LET.

HOUSE FOR RENT.--A two-story brick
III with basement, situated on 81 street between
Pennsylvania avenue and c street. Inquire of
.... &c.,. .. JAMES WILLIAMS,
Pa. avenue, doors west Al street.
Inn, 2-9tau
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ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD

OST, in this city, on Thursday, the 18th in
IL slant, leather wallet pocket book, con-
tanning, one thousand dollar biz OF the Merchants
bank, ten fifty dollar bills Of the Mariners bank,
Wiseasset, Maine; and two Eve dollar bills. The
above reward will be paid on delivery of the above
to j. M. johnson, the postmaster Of the House Of
Representatives in this city, or the finder may re-
tain the above reward by renting the balance to
Mr.. Johnson.
july l6-tf
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CHORES OF the Mediterranean, with
- sketches Of travel by Francis Schroeder For
sale by F. TAYLOR.
July %
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JAMES p. TUSTIN offers his services to his
d friends in the District or elsewhere as a Collect
or, Copyist, and Agent. Communications address,
ed to the advertiser at Washington, (post paid will
meet with prompt attention. Residence 9th street,
Immediately in the rear Of the Patent Office.
May l6-3taw6m Col. Foun.l
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Proposals for Stationery.

N consequence of the continuation of the presen,
Il session Of Congress, the proposals for the fur
nshng of stationery (the receipt Of which closes on
Monday nexD will not be opened and examined I'M
til Wednesday, the 10Th of August.
b. b. FRENCH,
Clerk Of the House of Represen tatves
CLERKs OFFICE, II. OF REPS. U. s., July 81, 1886.
July Civ
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10 No. lottery-l2 drawn ballots
Tickets slO-haves s5-quarters 81 so.
Certificates Of packages Of IS whole tickets $3.50
Do do 25 half do 65
Do do 25 quarter do 80 so
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Tor SALE, very handsome buggy, nearly
~ new. Its very light and very strongly built
Inquire at the carriage shop Of Mr.. J. M. YOUNG
on 9Th street, near Coleman's Hotel
JAY Civ
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s26.OOO-S7.O OO-Sa.aIO.
$4,000.

Grand consolidated lottery, class No. 80, to be
l3 drawn.
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IBY AUTHORITY
[PuBLIo-No. 36.l

LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES PASSED AT THE FIRST
SESSION or the TwESTY.aRrH coRGREss.
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CoLLEcroR's 0FFIcE, June "a, 1876.
CITY TAXESANOtiCe 10 delinQuents.

~ All persons whose taxes on real or person al
property remain due and unpaid are hereby notified
the law directs, that payment is required to be
made within sixty days from the date hereof other
wise their property will be subject TO be levied upon
adye rtised, and sold 10 satisfy said taxes.
A. ROCKWELL, Collector.
June 25-2aw2m
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"A ophy, by Samuel Tyler, Of the Maryland bar
Second edition enlarged, 1886 One volume, pric'
one dollar.
June 20. F.. TAYLOR.
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w. II. stevens, and Emmons, hatters, No.
1, Browns Hotel.
GUNNER HATS at reduced prices
~ In accordance with usual custom at this
stage of the season, we shall offer the remnant of
our stock of summer hats, at reduced prices. We
have limited number of Oregon beaver, white and
pearl cassmeres, Panama, Leghorn, and fancy brai-
ded hats in which purchasers may avail themselves
of bargains.
We have also shelves fine assortment of
elegant light, French STYLE black moleskln and bea-
yer hats, to which we invite attention.
July l5-2awl0t
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
RAND CAPITAL

Grand consolidated lottery, class No. "a, to be
drawn on Saturday, August 29th, 1876, at Whining
ton, Delaware 70 numbers, IL drawn.
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Testimonials Of the professor, Of The Uniusrsiiy Of Wv
gina.
university OF VIRGINIA, Dec. 9,

UHTERsITr OF VIRGINIA, Dec. y, 1874.
The undersigned take pleasure in stating that they
university by Mr.. Frederick w. Coleman, remark.
ably well taught, and coming quito up to the expec.
tstons which their knowledge Of Mr.. Coleman's
ability and zeal as an instructor, have led them 10
form Of the results Of his teaching. Certainly no
students in the academical departments have come
TO the university from any quarter better prepared.
IL is due 10 Mr.. Coleman that they should say fur
Their, that these young gentlemen have done not less
credit to their teacher and themselves by their habits
Of diligence, and their gentlemanly and respectful
department. than by the progress made in their
studies and by their mental discipline,
GESSNER HARRISON,
Prof Of ancient languages.
WILLIAM B. ROGERS,
Prof. Of nat. philosophy.
GEORGE TUCKER,
Prof. Of moral philosophy.
ED. II. C0URTENAY,
Prof of mathematics.
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A ssOCIATION OF the Alumni OF Har.

A ssOCIATfON OF the Alumni OF Har-
N ward Coilege.-The annual address before
the association will he delivered by President Everett
on Friday, August %. A dinner will take place on
the same day in Harvard hall, for which tickets
may hereafter be procured by members Of the asso-
cation.
Any aumnus Of the college may become mem
Der Of the association by signing its constitution and
pa wing one dollar.
The constitution is to be found at the Office Of
the subscriber, No, 4, Court street
8. Z. GUILD, Secretary.
BosroS June 20-2aw3w
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MORE LIGHT.-soIar lamps and 81

INl randoies.--I have this day received from
the celebrated factory Of Cornelius CO., rich as
sortment Of gilt, silyered, and omua solar lamps
and grandoles, embracing all their latest and most
beautiful patterns and viii sell them at prices that
that will surprise the inquirer.
| have also on hand general assortment Of house.
keeping articles, which have bought extremely
low, and will sell at small advance on their cost.
Purchasers are invited TO call and examine articles
and prices.
C. w. BoTELER, Jr.,
Penn. ay., opposite Browns Hotsl.
July 23-2aw3w
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CARD.
nR. BANNING, or New York, would
- inform ladies' and gentlemen, particularly those
Of the South, who labor under weakness of the
chest, spine, digestive and spinal systems that he
will be seen through the last Of July and the month
Of August at Saratoga Springs, and will give them
immediate relief by his body brace.
July l4-lw
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ITHE FAIRFAX INSTITUTE, near

Gentlemen who either have had who present have
wards at this institution
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superior Tone Pianos.

superior Tone Pianos.
MI EMBERs Of Congress and others requiring
lNl a first rate piano forte, are respectfully IN
formed that the subscriber has seven of them for
sale on very reasonable terms, three Of which are
The best that was exhibited at the recent national
fair, and far superior in and finish to any other
instruments for sale in the District. They will be
packed free Of expense ut Stationers' Hall
July 28--tsw3v VIM. FISCHER.
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ENRENCH LAWNS and splendid bslzarines
~ will be sold IS per cent. less than they can be
had in this market Those two articles must be sold
for cash.
July 81 ID. CLAGETT g. co.
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TANNERS Travelling Map OF Mexico.
Il Just received, and for sale by
June 80 G. TEMPLENAN
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take pleasure in stating, that have for some
years been acquainted with the character Of MIR.
Coleman's school, and that consider him as one Of
the most successful teachers in our State. The
rapid progress which some Of his pupils have been
enabled to make in our mathematical and classical
schools, affords the most satisfactory evidence of
his thorough and complete system of instruction in
those departments.
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ROBERT SAUNDERS,
Prof. of mathematics in VIM. and Mary College.

Since my sonnexion with William and Mary Col
lege only one case has come under my observation,
by which have been enabled to form an opinion
concerning the school of Mr.. Coleman, indepen-
IDENTIFY Of the general reputation in which it is held.
The qualifications ofone young gentleman, who re-
my classes, were of so high order, that they not
only insured him the most honorable success, but
convinced me of the high character of Mr.. Cole
mans school, as well as Of his own superior &C.
qurements and talents as a scholar and as an in
structor, who, not satisfied with mere routine and
learning by rote, makes his pupils enter into the
spirit and true understanding Of the subject taught
CHARLES MINNIGERODE,
Prof ofhumanity, VIM. and Mary College.
July 24-d6t
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1. X. DEW,
Pres't Of William and Mary College.

The excellent preparation and subsequent success
Of several young gentlemen who received their ele-
mentary education at Mr.. Coleman's school, and
who came afterwards to this college, justify me in
expressing the opinion that the school of very
high order.
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CoNCoRD ACADEMY.--The sessIon

July l4-wtNOv
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-24
MISCELLANEOUS.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.
A PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS the President OF The United States,
in pursuance of the act cl Congress, providing
for The prosecution OF the existing war between
the United S,a!es and the Republic oil Mexico,
has made requisilion upon The Gov rnor OF Fir
ginia Tor one infantry regiment OF Volunteers for
lmnlcdiafc ,Uicc, and IL be conl'nned here,n dr.
ring Tie icar ic1M Nerico nn'css s'one discharged;
and whereas, by lhe change al The Term ul service
The enrnmen oi The three lea linens Of volunteers,
under The proclamation ii The God May last is
void-now. therefore, |, William Smith, Cover
nor OF Virginia. do hereby naae known that The
services Of len companies, 10 constitute regi-
ment of infantry, 10 serve according 10 the terms
oflbe reuusilon Of The President, will be accept
ed-lhe said companies 10 consist ol one Captain,
one frs, Lieutenant, two second Lieutenants,
tour SergeanIs, four Corporals, two Musicians,
and so Privales
These companies, when organized and COM
missioned TO rendezvous al Guyandole, where
they will be mustered into the service Of the Uni
red States. Volunteer Companies l lniaEtry en-
rolled under The Proclamation OF I'D May last,
who shall promptly conform 10 lhe new organi-
cation. and give notice thereof 10 The Governor,
will have The preference. But The officers must
necessarily he elected anew; and, as il is for inn
mediate and important service in The field, il can
mol be loo strongly impressed upon The men, that,
IN eecling their officers, all personal preferences
should be discarded, and the best qualified officers
be chosen.
No officer of The militia, whatever may be his
grade. will forfeit his commission by entering The
proposed volunteer service.
The promplude with which The requisition
for three Regiments 10 serve for twelve months
was responded 10, affords undoubled assurance
that The single Regiment now called for will be
speedily in The field.
Given under my hand as Governor, and under
The seal Of the Commonwealth, at Rich
,. ,mond, This eighteenth day OF November,
lshAL' in The year OF our Lord eighteen hundred
and forly-six, and OF The Commonwealth
the seyenty-frsl. WIN. SMITH.
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EXTENSIVE AND VALUABLE REAL
ESTATE AND WATER POWER,


DY virtue nf decree pronounced by the Circuit STU
- perior Court of Law and chancery for the county
of Southampton, al the November term, 1876. in the
Of Organ ETC. w Brydon. ETC., the undersigned
Commissioners, will sell, Ut public auction the pre-
misses on FRIDAY the 18th January, 1917 the Planla
ton known "Allens QUARTER late the property of
Colonel William Allen, deceased OF Surry county and
containing forty four hundred acres
The land is situated in the county OF Southampton
Nnttoway River, three miles below The Norfolk and
Portsmouth Railroad, and twelve miles below Jernsa
lem extending about miles along the river, which
is navigahe Monroe, above the Plantation, for
sells drawing ten feet water. II is believed that larger
quantity of valuable oak and pine timber cannot he
found on any navigabe water in Virginia Much of the
oak timber being admirably adapted for shipbuiding
best quality To the ship-builder and timber this
land offers Inducements rarely be met with, timber
can be obtained and transported at small expense To
Norfolk, thraugh the Dismal Swamp Canal, or to any
other port, through the Pamlico Sound.
On this Estate is a Grst Mill situated on Bean Creek,
possessing waller power not eqnaed IN that section Of
the country the supply being constant throughout the
year. and Efficient for saw Mill and Cotton Factory,
in addition to the Grist Mill There is Frame Dwelling
House containing six rooms; Clubhouse, with all other
usual out-houses for large Plantation. Orchard, etc.
The whole Tract will be offered together, and if not
so Sold will be divided In lois TO suit purchasers.
TERMS Enough will be required IN cash to pay all
the expenses of the sale For the balance credit of
one two and three eQua annual payments without in
terest will be gwen tie purchaser or purchasers e1ecu-
ting bond with good security and lien being retained
until the purchase money shall he paid.
THOMAS s. GHOLSON,
WILLIAM w. TONNES,
Nov oa-cufds
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The public are respectfully informed, lhat the
PEklN TEA COMPANY, Of New York, have
established Branch Of their house al No. 2l9
Main street, one square above The BANKS, Ior The
sale OF their celebrated Green and Black Teas,
Coffees SC 4, AT New York prices.
Country merchants, srocers horl proprielors,
and all in want of good, pure and fragrant Teas,
are invited 10 call and examine before purchas.
inc elsewhere.
Every ches, or package Of Tea sold AT This es-
Enlistment that does not prove 10 be precisely
what we recommend il, may be returned, and the
money will be refunded.
These Teas are all Of this years importation,
and selected by good judges expressly Tor The re-
tail trade
Our Teas are put up in lib, .lb., and lib.
packages, and in 5lb. catoons; also in 6 and l3lb
fancy lacyured boxes, /, and whole chests. Per-
sons wishing il can select small quantity OF each
kind, and have them packed in one box. sin
gle trial will convince any one Of their SUPERIOR
" and cheapness. Try them and Judge
NV 10