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WILLIAM C. BRENT, attorney and coun-
w sellor atlaw, Washington, d. c., will COM
mcnce the practice Of his profession in connection
with II. Fl. DENT, ESQ. and in addition to the
usua! 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 profes.
siona! services may be useful.
Office (the same occupied by Mr.. Dent) ~ street,
west side, near City Hall.
L5s The undersigned will continue prompt and
careful attention to the branches Of business referred
to in the above card. and particularly to any cases
in the Supreme Court ofthe United States, in which
he may be retained.
II. II. DENT.
Feb. l2--eotf National Intcllgencer.l
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A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
~ TON, D. C.-CHARLEs De SELDINe, Cen
eral Agent, No. IL, Todd's buildings, Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington, D. c., offers his services to
those who may have claims either of the execu-
tive departments, Congress, or private claims on
individuals. s..
.articular attention paid to the settlement Of ac-
counts Of disbursing officers who may find it incon-
venient to attend personally, especially those of the
navy. 49,. s..- ....
Also attends as agent for nonresident property
holders, collecting rents, procuring pensions, &c.
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
c. G. Cambreleng, New York; Commodore Charles
Stewart, Philadelphia; Commodore John Downs,
Boston; Hon. Henry l.. Ellsworth, Washington;
Hon. f.. III. Foster, Nashville, Tennessee; and
Thomas M. Blount, esq, Pensacola.
ApriI II
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SPLENDlD EVENING DRESSES, SILKS,
- embroidered robes, capes, acarfs, &c.--WAL-
TER HARPER e. Co, Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween 18th and 18th streets, will open this day (d-
rect from France per last Hare packet) a very
beautiful assortment of the above goods, with many
others suitable for the present In the course
Of this week we will receive our first supply OF
spring gooda comprising every description in our
Inc that s new and desirable; to which we would
respectfully call the attention Of friends and pur
chasers generally.
Feb. lA--3thnh -------
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JAMES WILLIAMS,

Cabintt aud Char Hsre-foom,
Pennsylvania avenue, four doors west 4. street
HAVE on hand good assortment of new and
midland Furniture, which will sell low for
cash' or on credit Of 2, 4, and months.
dels will be promptly attended TO.
N. ~ oid furniture and chairs taken in exchange
for new
Old furniture and chairs repaired and reprinted
Feb l9-w3wif
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DIAMONDS AND RICH JEwELRY.-Rich
IL and costly articles Of jewelry, diamonds, &c,
will be disposed Of by drawing lots The ladies'
and gentlemen respectfully invited to call and
take the remaining chances before Saturday next,
the drawing viii then take place at the subscribers
store at o'clock. ...
RoBT KEYwoRTH.
Feb. 90
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Il AND AGENCY IN TEXAS.-The subscr-
- Der, having, during q residence of nine or ten
years in Texas, been connected with the land Offices
thereof, and having acsd the agent of his friends
in the United States in purchasing, selling holding,
paying taxes upon, and giving general superin.
endence to their lands in Texas respectfully offers
his services to such other persons abroad as may
wish TO engage them
REFERENCES.
His excellency Arson Jones, General Sam. Hous-
ton, General T. J. Rusk, General r. j. Henderson,
Colonel James Love, Colonel James Riley, Hon
d. s. Kaufman, Texan charge d'affaires, Wash
ington city; Matthew ST. Clair Clarke, do; King
man & Co., do; General G. F. Mercer, and the
Texian consuls abroad.
Many forfetures are about to accrue, from failure
TO pay taxes; many claims, otherwise good, will bt
barred by adverse possession of three years--tha
being the Limitations; many titles Of lands conveyed
10 the United States, cannot be admitted to record ir
Texas, for want of proper authorization. Owing
TO or other Of these causes, the best lands
are in a condition to be lost.
Having made it my business to become acquent
ed with all the laws relating to titles and being de-
termined to attend diligently to lcaims confded to
me, require, in all cases, ON advance in cash, suff
oient to cover expenses of investigation. When
Tint ahall be done, am willing to take contingent
interest in the lands for attention and services.
ROBERT ID. JOHNSON.
Galveston, August 7, 1916. ....
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NEW HORTICULTURAL AND AGRICUL-
TURAL WAREHOUSE, PHILADELPHIA.
TINE subscriber has opened, in connexion with
l. his nursery business, an extensive warehouse,
where he offers, wholesale and RETAIL garden seeds,
field and grass seeds, horticultural and farming I'M
pemens of the best description, MATERIAL and work.
manship--all warranted to be what they are repre-
scented.
Orders promptly attended to. Catalogues mailed
to prepaid applicants. -
r. BUST,
81 Chestnut ST., and lao South 18th st.
Feb 2l-6ts
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MEXICAN SCRIP FOR SALE.

A BOUT $500 in Mexican scrip, bearing 8 pc
n cent interest per annum,, and payable in seven
teen quarterly instalments, seven Of which a.
ready due, for sale by the present holder, who is
about to remove to Europe ..
Offers received until the 25th of October 1S45
addressed to p, No. 292 Broadway, New York.
This is good opportunity offered to- capitalists
to make a safe and profitable investment.
Oct Tiff
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VIRGINIA LAND OFFICE,

VIRGINIA LAND OFFICE,
February 9, 1876.
TN CONFORMITY To an act entitled can act to
l. reduce into one act the several acts concerning
eseheators," passed 9th day Of january, 1919, do
hereby make known to all whom il may concern,
that il appears by certificate of the escheator Of
Charles City county dated the 4th day Of Februa-
ry, 1896 and this day received into the land Office,
that by an inquest held on the Oath day of Janua-
ry, 1896 the following tracts of land, in the county
OF Charles City, have been found escheated to this
Commonwealth, to wit: One tract containing one
hundred acres of which Robert Phillips died seized
Elizabeth Mnge died seized; and one tract of fly.
three acres, of which Amos Lndd died seized
s. II. PARKER,
Register Land Office
Feb l2-w6w
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De c. 30-iJyl
DRINCE,s LTNNE,AN BOTANIC GARDEN

DRINCE'S LINNEAN BOTANIC GARDEN
l. AND NURSERIES,, Flushing, near New
Tork.-WMLIAM r. PRMcE & Co.'S new descrp-
tive catalogues, (34,h edition,) comprising the lar
ges and most select collection of fruit and ornamen-
tai rees and plants in the United States, occupying
sixty of ground, ,oih prices much belo,o those
usually charged, and with additions of above five
hundred select varieties Of fruits, and twelve hum
dred varieties of ornamental trees shrubs, and roses,
not in any other American nursery, will be sent to
every postpaid applicant The present edition of
these splendid catalogues cost 500.
Orders will be executed with despatch, and in q
superior manner, and forwarded rs desired.
VIM. r PRINCE g. co.
Flushing, Feb 4, lS46-1m
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JOHN w. DAVIS, Of Indiana.

WAsHMeToN CITY, d. c., February 90, ls43
Having enjoyed the professional services of DR..
J. Smith Dodge, | most cordially recommend him
to my friends and the public as a most accomplish
ed operator in dental surgery, and every way ent-
tied to their personal and professional confidence.
HORACE STRINGFELLOW,
Rector Trinity Church
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TNEXAS LANDS.--Great bargains offered in
n Texas lands, patented, and titles perfect, To-
Gated within twenty miles Of the city Of Houston.
Also, choice location in Milan and Fannin coun
ties. Also, ten-ocre lots on Galveston island, and
Houston city lots for sale low for cash trade at
the Texas agency Office, II Cedar street, by
IF. RANDEL.
Jan l3-u
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MADAME DELARU e respectfully informs the
lIl ladies Of Washington and the vicinity, thai
as the season is already far advanced, and wishing
TO make room for spring goods, she will dispose OF
her fancy articles at cost prices.
She has on hand large assortment Of head-dTess-
ss, caps and evening dresses very cheap. Also,
French flowers 10 wreath and punches OF the hnes'
quality white and black demi yeilsi handsome
choice Of satin ustring and gauze ribbons OF every
quality aud color, at cost pricesj combs, brushes
perfumery, &c. Madame Delarue calls the attention
Of the ladies to this advertisement, she Is defer
mined to sell cheap. Feb, II
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MATHEW ST. CLAIR CLARKE has opened
lRl his Office in the rooms lately occupied by Cor.
coran Riggs, opposite the Treasury Department;
and will attend to all business intrusied TO him
curing an agent or attorney before Congress or any
Of the departments.
Dec. 9--dn
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VERY VALUABLE PROPERTY Al AUG
v TIoN-Une of the stores (the western) oecu-
MED by Messrs. Geo. q Thomas Parker, opposite
.he Centre Market will be offered at public sale, on
Monday the I'd day Of March, at u O'Clock, P. m,
in front OF the premises.
This store Is now under lease TO the Messrs.
Parkers until the Isl July lS49 at $3.50 per annum
clear OF repairs. IL would readily command rent
of Al OOO perhaps 81 300. At the expiration Of the
lease il will probably command still higher rent.
Terms at sale.
WN. MARSHALL, AucGoneer.
Feb 0l-6td
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WASHINGTON CITY, D. c., Nov. %, 1916.
take great pleasure in adding my testimony to
the foregoing, having received for myself and other
members of my family, the benefit Of the profession
al services of DR. Parmee, to my entire satisfaction
ANDREW COYLE.
II
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Feb. 3uf

EoR SALE, Anthracite coal, of superior quality,
l. and yellow pine wood, suitable for bakers.
PETER CASANAVE,
Corner Of 10Th street and canal
Feb 23-2awQw
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DERSONS suffering with tooth-ache will have il
j cured in one minute by applying Wheelers
feaberry Tooth Wash, and still have the tooth pro.
tected from all decay. Soreness Of the gums is OIL.
80 cured by it, Sonness Of the gums is cured; and
bleeding fthe gums is entirely stopped The teeth,
gums, and mouth, arc always kept pleasant, and IN
the best state of health, by its use.
Ii cured tooth-ache and soreness OF the gums for
or.
JULIANNE CUTHERAL
1t cured tooh.aohe in his family.
FRAs. PROVOST
Soreness Of the gums Of several years duration
was cured by it for her.
MARY SULLIVAN
ltcured scurf and ulcer of the gums for him.
NJ. CANISTER.
Sold by Fish g. Co., Nos / find 2, Browns FIo.
tel. principal Office for the United States No. SO
Chestnut street, Philadelphia
Dec 2i--ly ...
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From The Hca Silas Hight, late Of The U. S, Senate
notr Governor Of Nsp York.

WAsuiNGroN, u. c., Feb. Is, lsi3.
DIR. }. Smith Dodge, upon his GrrIvu in WASH
ington to open an Office as Surgeon Dentist, pre-
sented to me letters from several friends in New
York Of the highest responsibility and standing,
containing the strongest and the most favorable
timonals, both as to the excellence Of his private
character and his superior professional qual6ca-
tons. These satisfactory evidences of the man
and the Dentist induced me at once TO engage the
professional services Of Mr.. Dodge for my own
family; and my wife and my self now able, from
personal experience, to add own equally favor
able testimony in his favor az a gentleman and a
skfu dentist This testimony is thus given by
me, well in obedience TO the solicitations
Of respectable and worthy friends in New YORK,
who have for many years experienced the skill and
fidelity Of the doctor in his profession, an to my
convictions of his personal and professional merit.
SILAS WRIGHT.
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I EARY & CO., HATTERS, Nog. 3, 4, and S,
IL Astor House Broadway, New ork--Fash-
ions for spring, 1876.
CRowN--6s inches high, scnnt 5-l6 bell at sides,
bell IN front and rear, yeornon, curve.
TrP.--9.l6 oval, l0-l6 convex.
BMM.--2 l.G inches wide all around set, natural
curve; curl, medium with.
BAND inch wide, with buckle.
BINDING. --5-16 wide. ......
The preference 20 universally manifested for our
present style of gentlemen's hats, has decided us
to continue the same for the ensuing season.
LEARY & CO.,
Feb. l7--et
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ERUIT TREES, ASPARAGUS ROOTS.
j. $4,000 peach trees,
1900 apple do.
1000 plum, pear, apricot, and cherry trees
10000 asparagus roots, fine growth and good
order, for sale by
j. +. CALLAN,
Corner of f and 7th streets.
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Sept. l9-G

ADAMS & co. IS AMERICAN EXPRESS.
THE subscribers respectfully inform the public
l. that they continue 10 run their Package and
Merchandise Express between all the large cities on
the Atlantic coast.
The subscribers would inform the members Of
Congress, merchants, and others that they pre-
pared with wagons to call for packages merchan-
disc intended for the express.
Wogive particular attention to collecting drafts,
notes, bills, &c. in oil the principal cities.
We run special messengers in charge Of our cars,
and prepared to forward all kinds of valuables
specie, &c. with great safety and despatch.
Thankful to our former customers for their patron
age, shall endeavor to give increased attention to
their business. Our charges shall be moderate.
6. 8. McELFRESFI, Agent,
Penn. avenue, between Sd and streets.
I'm
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From Ge Hon. John w. Darts, Speaker Of The House
Of Representatives.

WARRINGTON, ID. q, Dec. q, I645.
tai &c pleasure in stating that DIR. L. Parmele, Of
this city, has executed for me excellent piece of
work in the line of his professon--one which sew
era other dentists Of high repu,e declined to under
take as being imprecticable; bat by the skill of
DIR. p. it has been done, not only in good profess
sional style, but is highly serviceabe and salts
factory
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CA X D..

THE subscriber wishes to dispose Of the follow
Il ing articles by the drawing OF lots. Those
gentlemen and ladies' who are willing to take
share respectfully invited to call at my store,
between 10th and 11th streets, Pennsylvania ave
nue., where further information will be given.
Il will require sixty subscribers at FIVE dollars
ank
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rTNO PRINTERS-TYPE FOUNDRY AND
IL PRINTERS FURNISHING WARE

HoUSE.--The Subscribers have opened new
Type Foundry in the city Of New York, where
they arc ready to supply orders any extent, for
the most beautiful varieties Of Job and fancy type;
ink, paper, cases, gollsys, brass rule, steel column
rule composing sticks, cIases, and every article ne
cessary for printing Office.
The types which are cut in imitation Of the Eng
lish, are cast IN new moulds, from an entirely new
set Of matrixes, with deep counters are warranted
to unsurpassed by any. All the type furnished by
us is ''hand-cast."
Printing presses furnished, and also steam engines,
Of the most approved patterns.
Editor. OF newspapers who will buy FIVE times as
much type ~ their bills amount to- may give the
above six months insertion in their papers
COCkEROFT & OVEREND,
No. 65 Ann street, New York.
Doc I0-Grh
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BUGGY FOR sALE.--For sale, a substantial
ID snd fashionable buggy, nearly new, and in com.
plee order with pole and shafts; original cost 1925
and can be had for 800 cash
Inquire Of
OWEN CONNOLLY.
Feb 2l--3teod
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CTAM MERING CURED.-DR. COM
~ STOCKS VOCAL AND POLYGLOTT
GYMNASIUM (Philadelphis) is designed for the
Cure Of Stammerng and Defective Articulation
for instructionsn Elocuon, and the usual English
branches--and for the acquisition Of Ancient and
Modern Languages. The following languages are
now taught:
|. Latin, 5..German g. Turkish
2. Ancient Greek, 6. Spanish, 10. Armenian,
3 Modern Greek, 7. Gaelic II. Hebrew,
4. French, g. Italian, I2 Hindoostance.
The principal teacher in the department of Philo-
ogy not only eomposes readily in English, French,
Italian, Greek, and Turkish, but he converses flu
emily in all these languages. e.
u5s.No one can become n pupil in this Ins,itu-
ton who is not clearly in his person and habits,
aud gentlemanly in his department.
mo member Of the Institution is allowed to use
tobacco in any form.)
ANDREW CoMSToCK, M. D., Principal,
Ne. 100 Mulberry street, Philadelphia.
UF- DIR. CoMsTocK has published the following
works:
!. A System of Elocution, with special reference
to Gesture, to the Treatment Of Stammering and
Defective Articulation, comprising numerous Dir
grams and Engraved Figures illustrative of the sub
ject
2. A Table Of the Elements Of the English Lam
guage, to which are pre6xed Exercises in Pitch and
Force.
3 Epitomc Historic SacrU on an improved plan,
with the marks Of quantity and of accent and with
literal interlinear translation, designed as prna-
ry book
4. A Chart, comprising Perfect Alphabet of the
English Language, the corresponding Photographic
Characters OF Pitman, and Exercises in Gesture
Us- DIR. c. is preparing for the press, "a Trea-
tise on English Phonoogy."
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nor SALE-A highly valuable farm, contaiL-
L ing sjxty-fve acres Of well-mproved soil, about
one mile and half from the capitol, the Bla-
densburg and Baltimore pike, fronting on the road
leading from the tol-ga to the Anacosta bridge,
with an excellent peach orchard Of the very best
kind Also, few apples. This place is well
wa,sred by two springs, and pump at the door.
As for beauty of scenery and locality, and the
yenience to market, it cannot be surpassed. Asy
person DESTROYS of purchasing such farm will call
on the subscriber, residing thereon. -
JOHN A. BARTRUFF.
Feb
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USTUS FISCHER,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS,
Will attend faithfully and promptly to any busi-
ness connected with his profession in this city, and
the adjoining counties. lie will also attend 10 axy
business IN the land Office, such as procuring patents
perfectng titles, &c. Letters must be paid 10 nro.
cure attention.
REFERENCES.
Hon. J. p. Henderson, San Augustn.
Hon. Ebenezer Allen, Austin.
Hon. Memucan Hunt Galveston
j. ID. Groesbeck, Houston
Dolhonde g. Groesbeck, New Orleans.
Jan IL Nat. Intel ..
HOUSE FOR SALR.--For sale, a we-built
IL and substantial two-story brick house, with
back building, in the neighborhood Of ST. Johns
Church, on 10th street. Apply to Mr.. Holland, at
the counting-room Of the Union Office. Feb 10
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TNION HOTEL, GEORGETOWN, d. c.
y The subscriber, having leased this old-estab-
lished house for a term of years, and having just
completed an entire renovation Of the premises, So
as to place it equal footing with the first class
Of hotels in the District, is now prepared to
receive permanent boardera, transient travel, on
the most accommodating terms.
The hote lis very large, and was built with ref
erence to comfort and convenience. Ii is pleasant
ly located in central part of the town, of conve-
nent access to the business portions Of it and with.
in short walk Of the principal departments of
government.
The house has been newly and handsomely fur
nshed, and no pains shall be spared to render it in
every respect one Of the most desirable stopping
points in the District, if experience and attention
can effect it. .
...0U GEO. Fl. HOFFMAN.
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rINHE subscribcr Offending to resign business in
i n few months to the younger branches Of her
amily,) is anxious to dispose Of her present stock
of rich goods previous to retiring and will cell her
very splcn I'D stock Of rich dinner, dessert, tea
and toilet sets, rich vases, &C., &c. at less prices
than they be imported Cor.
Pernons wishing tn supply themselves with china
and glass, will find very large and well. selected
assortment at prices much beiotc the usual rates.
SARAH TYNDALE,
2l9 Chestnut street
Philadelphia.
Dec l9-9aw2m
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BACKGAMMON BOARDS, cheap; well and
ID strongly made and neatly finished; complete
with backgammon men, dice, and dice boxes. Price
one dollar F.. TAYLOR.
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Remember these are the forty years. tested med-
cnhl Preparations In the contents Of each med-
cine chest will be found remedy for every disease
which the human body ia subject to. Its for these,
and for these only, that we hold ourselves accounta
Bic for the performance of that for which they are
set forth
T. w. DYOTT g. SONS.
For further particulars see Dyotrs Oracle Of
Health, copies Of which can be had gratis by APP
plying at the Office, No. 1872 North Second street,
Philadelphia, or of such persons as keep the above
medicines for sale. Each article to be had separate
Special depot at the book store of Robert
Farnham, corner Of llth and Penn. avenue
Washington city, also for sale by the most princ
pal druggists.
June5
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w ANTED, TWO GARDENERs.-AppIy
w this Office, or at
N. cALLAN's, esq.