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Agency for Claims at washington.
CHARLES DE SELDING, Notary Pub

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No. III Todd's Buildings Pennsylvania avenue,
Washington, ID. c.. offers his services for the prose-
cution Of claims before Congress any of the ex-
ecutive departments, or before any board of COM
missioners that nny be appointed for the ad-
justment of spoliations, collecting private claims
and rents, procuring pensions, whether revolution
any other service bounty lands for return duties
those arising under contracts, treaties or otherw-
wise; buying and selling real estate, DC. @
Particular attention paid 70 the settlement of ac-
counts Of dlsbursing officers who may find il incon-
venent to give their personal attendance. M
Having been commissioned notary public, he is
prepared TO furnish egalzed 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.
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,
comptroller and auditors Offices of the Treasury
Department and the senior captains and pursers in
the navy; and also to DIR. John Homans, Bostoni
Barnard Henry, esq, Philadelphia; Rev. Septimus
fusion, chaplain of the Senate, Washington; Hon,
Henry l.. Ellsworth, Fayette, lndiana Thomas M
Rlount, ESQ.,, Pensacola, Florida; Hon. c. b. PEN
rose, Lancaster, Pa; Judge L. Hartley Crawford,
Washington; William Agncw, esq, New York; u.
Collins Lee, esq, Baltimore, Md; H. B. Reardon,
esq, Norfolk, Va; Professor Goodridge, New Ha-
ven, Conn.,; M. Judson, esq, New Orleans; Hon.
Z. III. Foster, Nashville, Tenn.
May l6-ly
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GREAT English Remedy for coughs

III
VI 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 DIR.
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 can be found in the commu-
nity that seek relief in vain from any of the
common remedies Of the day, and have been given
up by the most distinguished physicians confirm
ed and incurable. The Hungarian Basam has
cured, and will cure, the mos, desperate Of cases.
il is no quack nostrum, but standard English
medicine, Of known and established efficacy.
Every family in the United States should be sup
piled with Buchans Hungarian Balsam Of Life, not
only to counteract the consumptive tendencies OF
the climate, but to be used 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, Hopping Cough,
and Group
USold in large 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 unequalled merits ofthis great English remedy,
may be obtained Of the agents gratuiously.
DAVID r. BRADLEE, sole agent for the United
States, lI9 Court street, Boston.
r. w. DYoTT& SONS, general Wholesale agents,
No. I32 North Second street, Philadelphia.
Special depot at the Bookstore OF ROBERT
FARNHAM, corner Of Eleventh street and Penn
sylvania avenue, Washington city. Also for sale
by the principal Druggists
June 4t,
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These ships are all Of the largest class and are
Commanded by men of character and experience.
Their cabin accommodations all that can be de-
sired in point OF splendor, comfort and convent
ence, aud they are furnished with every descrip-
tiou Of stores Of the best kind. Punctueity ia the
days Of sailing will be strictly adhered to.
r-l Price OF passage 10 Liverpool, 500. From Liy-
erpool TO New York as.
Agents for ships Oxford, Moniezuma, Europe,
Shenandoah YORKSHIRE, fidelia, Cambridge, and
GOoDHUE & CO, or r..s
O.. H. MARSHALL, New York.
BARiN6, BROTHERS & Co.,
rt7sat rnif7as is At&9 Liverpool
3. AGENTS for ships stepbea Whitney, virgininn,
Waterloo, and John X. Skiddy, -IH
ee y ROBERT KERMIT, New York,
IT. a J. BANDS q CO., Liverpool.
"a Agents for sbips Patrick Henry Ashburton, Hen
ny Cay, thew, y and Independence,
Oh CsttfHNELL, MINTURN, e. CO., N. Y.
ta CHAPMAN, BOWMAN, & Co., Liverpool.
AGENTS. Cor ships Rqscius, Sddons, Sheridan,
4 II. x. COLLINS & Co, New York, q
es N 3 BROWN, StilPLEY, q CO., Liverpool
Agents for ships Queen Of The West, Liverpool
Hottinguer, and Rochester
-aif,f 81 Woodruff & MlNTURN, New York.
19eo e FIELDEN, BROTHERS, & CO, Liverpool
1, New York, March 2-lyd
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nR. BANNING's BODY BRACE

IL lnOuSanus Oh persons dHllcteu Dy puiHio-
nary affections, dyspepsia, constipation and various
degrees of local or general debility, have been
lieved by this instrument. II is particularly adapt
ed to ailments prevalent at the South, to
spinal weaknesses, distortions, tendency Of the
body to lounge and droop, both in children and
adults. By restoring the form to erect posture,
it enarges the chest, that the subject brcathes
freer and easier and thus many conractions of tha
chest, with attendant affections Of the heart and
lungs, counteracted, and full play is given the
organs of respiration. etsa&
The brace may be had in this city by applyingto
Mrs. Baldwin, who will be in attendance at al
times over E. Wheelers hardware store, Pennsyl-
vania avenue, near 7th street A gentleman will
aid in adapting it to those who may call for the pur
pose. s# sg9 aPt
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. ag7
July Sly
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RJuE PROSPECTUS 0ste i
Ola new, cheap, and popular paper, TO be
entitled
THE SATURDAY EVENING NEWS,
DISTRICT GENERAL ADvERTIsER,

DISTRICT GENERAL ADVERTISER,
Which is Intended to be published weekly ia the city
OF Washington, commencing on Saturday, The 18th
ofJuly, 1876, by WILLIAM THOMPSON
TINE 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-
quired an intimate knowledge OF lis 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-
TAM IN its advertising columns, Professional Duse-
ioy which he mainly relies forthe success of his
undertaking.
The Saturday Evening News will contain psii-
ieai congressional mercantile, literary, local. tempe
rance, epistslyy, and miscellaneous department. IL
will, during the session Of Congress, furnish the
latest news from the Capitol, (belng published on
Saturday EVENING" and Z viii DO the uniform and
journal cheap and popular vehicle OF intelligence,
useful and deserving Of general patronage by all
classes OF the community-persons OF every sect
and party, we'll as professional gentleman and
men OF business in general.
The subscriber pledges himself TO make every
proper and reasonable exertion 10 render the Salur
day Evening News permanent and respectable
medium Of intelligence and he INDUCES the hope
that he will be literally sustained by his friends
every where, 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 50 90, payable monthly on
devery) will receive the paper, with their adyer-
tisement business card published in each paper.
In case Of change Of residence, the removal will
be eonspcuouSly noticed in the next paper,
that persons, whose names may be IN the Profess
sional 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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VT,HE CASH PRINCIPLE ADOPTED
Young a Steer, merchant tailors. respectful

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 10 continue their
favors under the new arrangement. wa
We are preparing to conduct our business on the
most economical PLAN and assure those who may
favor MS with orders that they well ourselves,
will receive the benefit Of H. KISS n
As it important to us that our books be closed
with the leasr possible delay, we earnestly request
those who are indebted to us to call and settle their
respective accounts.
Sept 2-3aw2w
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EU ROPEAN HOTEL,
City Of washington, near the Treasury
EST building.

IL plenished his well known hotel, renewedly
solics the patronage of his friends and the public
His tables will always be supplied with the bes,
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 Foregn-
ers VIII lind 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 ~, l646-4meodif
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a UGUsTUs FISCHER, Attorney and

IN 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 adjoining counties. He will also attend to any
business in the land Office such procuring patents,
perfectng titles, &c. Letters must be paid to pro-
cure attention.
REFERENCES. . E.H
Hon. J. p Henderson, San Augustin.
Hon. Ebenezer Allen, Austin. tEa
Hon. Memucan Hunt, Galveston
J. ID. Groesbeck, Houston. a.
Dolhonde e. Groesbeck, New Orleans.
Jan IT. MAT, Intel.l
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NEW YORK ADvERTIsEmENTs.
Tammany Hall, opposite the Park and
City Hall, Nassau street, New York.

Vie prOprIetOrs OF TINS extensive iio'ei, rug
Il celebrity of which has spread throughout the
United States, and indeed throughout Europe, and
at which the European plan Of lodgings and Table
under distinct organizations was hrst introduced IN
to this country, have recently added TO the large
main building Of their Hote an elegant addition,
fronting the Park, six stories Llgn which has great
ly increased the capacity of their establishment for
the entertainment Of the travelling puble. The To-
eaiion Of Tammany Hall is known to be not only
the most pleasant of any hotel in the city, but unsur-
passed in point of convenience TO men of business,
and near 10 all the principal places OF public anuse-
ment. The European style OF entertainment is still
maintained and the whole establishment has re-
Gently been rchtted and put in perfect order-the
whole being under the immediate superintendence OF
Mr.. CHARLES BRows, whose long experience in the
business enables the proprietors to assure all who
city or country.
April 30-d9m
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40 RTARSEILLES Line Of Packets, touch
sfa lNl ing at Gibraltar to land passengers
he aforementioned ships will be regularly de-
NJ patched from New York the LIST, and from
Marseillcs on the 10th Of each month, as follows
8tgo Ssa8{laes@ FROM NEW YORK. fy
shin Prince de Joinvils (new) Capt W. w. Laurence
Oct. 1, 1876. 4 I. III. A.. t3a Ll
ship Arcole new Capt w. r. Hoodless, Nov.1 1886
~ ship Gaston Capt, James Anthony Dec. l. 1876.
re- min Nebraska inew) Cspt. James watson ls47.
shin ---.---, Feb.1, 19l7 .s..l
FLY gIr FROM MARsEiLLEs.
Ship Prince de Joinvle tnewD Capt W. w, Laurence,
mt shin ArcoIe newJ Capt W. r. Hoodless Jan no. ssI
Ship Castor, Capt. James Anthony Feb 10, l647.
ship Nebraska, GiewD Capt James Watson March 10,
49, l8a1. 4. 1920. .. .-
4, ship 49,, ----r, April 70, isa1 F ", st3.
These vessels are all Of the first class, and COM
a, mandedeby men Of experience. Their accommoda-
tons for passengers unsurpassed for comfort
- and convenience. Goods sent TO the agents will be
Y, forwarded free of all other expenses than those ac-
tuaIly paid. a,
~ For freight or passage, apply to
- s,.,s.,, n CHAMBERLAlN & PHELPS,
103 Front street,
orto BOYD & HINCKEN, agents, No.
Tontine Buidings, corner Of Wall and Water
streets, New York. Sept 10
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Prints onIy-New Fall styles,
At the extensive establishment OF

II EE a. BREWSTER, "A Cedar street, New
IL York, where are concentrated nearly all the
styles of printed calcoes which have been pro-
duced in this country, or 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
ances made for given period.
Catalogues, (renewed and corrected daily, regu.
atng the prices placed in the hands Of buyers,
and sent with goods ordered.
Sept9-ly
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nue.. @Rt7 EfE" #3
WIN. P. JOHNSTON, M. D., Medical Examiner,
corner of 7th and + streets: March l4--ly
UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK.-The
" lectures in this institution will commence on
the last Monday of Octobert, and continue four
months. @ E t..
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
a practice of medicine. H# Al# HE8
Granville Sharp Pattison, M. D., professor of
general and descriptive anatomy. n
Martyr Paine, M D., professor Of the institutes
of medicine and materia medica. ss
Cunning s. Bedford, Nj. D., professor of mid.
wifery and the diseases of women and children.
John William Draper, M. D., professor Of chem
istry. h. E,4t .a tsD
VIM. II. Van Buren,, M. D., prosector to profess
sor of surgery. af .3 a M -
VIM Darling, M. D., demonstrator Of anatomy.
The fees for full of lectures amount to
Sos. 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 dissccting rooms and dem
onstra,ions is IS. ,F4 #@ mg tg,
The most ample opportunities for clinical nstruc-
ton will be afforded to the students Of the uniyer-
sy, and the facilities for dissection viii be all that
can be desired. The maferiei Is abundant and
cheap. The dssecting rooms will be opened on LIST
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 instr
tuition INtEH
The Eye and Eer Infrmary, in which more than
1400 patients prescribed for annually, is open to
the students. t ea
The University Surgical Clinique is attended ev-
cry Saturday at the college buildings by Professor
Mott and the university students witness the vari-
Gus operations performed by the professor More
than 600 PATIENTS affected with every variety of
malady, are brought before the class during the
session. 5 ~ ,t tHte
The University Lying-in Charity, under the
charge OF Professor Bedford ample in its arrange
ments. During the past five sessions more than
900 cases Of midwifery have been attended bv the
tudents Of the university.
In addition to these facilities for clinical obsorva
ton there the various dspensaries and charities
Of the city, containing not less than 40 900 patients
presenting every possible aspect and character Of
disease. IS fa
Excellent board and lodging ean be had in the Vi
entity Of the college for 81 so Is % per week.
The number of students in attendance last session
was d07; and the degree Of Doctor of Medicine was
conferred on 1876 T9 s.
N B.--Smdents on arriving in the CITY. bv
calling at the college building, $50 Broadway. and
asking for the iantor, win be conducted to boarding
houses. ~ fF 1tslfliLL 81 - =
Any further information respecting the ins,;tu,ion
can be had by addressing the Secretary, Prof ORA
per, $50 Broadway. BY order.
JOHN w. DRAPER, sec'y.
NEw foss, May III, 1876 june I7--6mo
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From the Public Ledger.

NW ESSKS. EDITORS: Deafness is disease
lvl which has hitherto been considered ncurable,
but can inform the public that II Il 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 a last resort | concluded to
try il, and now am happy to say can hear as
well ms any one. Two Of my friends have also
used it, was so deaf that he used an ear trumpet,
now he hears perfectly well without il; the other
very much troubled with noises in the ears and
head, and he at once found relief and is we'll One
bottle cured me, which thought getting wcfpretty
cheap.
STLAS BUGBEE,
Second street, below Pine, Philadelphia.
+. w, FULLER, corner Of Pennsylvania, av
nue. and 18th street, only agent for this city.
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GORGE M. BIBB


LAS established his Office in the city Of Wash
III ington, and proffers his services to the public
in the prosecution of claims upon the Treasury of
the United States, in the argument Of cases in the
circuit courts for the District Of Columbia, and in
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 ..,... VA
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Nei amount OF accumulated premiums, S2l5,57
This company Is organized on the purely mutual
principle, and its BUSINESS is restricted by the char
ter To the insurance Of lives, and granting annutes
and endowments,
1t commenced, without capital, on the LIST of Feb
rusVy, lS+3. Al the close ofits second year. (3lst
January, l845, it had issued 0S6 policies, and its
net accumulated premiums was s97 ,272. AT the
termination Of the third year, the 2lst January,
1916, the whole number Of policies issued was 1850,
and It's net accumulated premiums, after paying all
losses and expenses, was s2l5 thus exhibiting
an increase during the last year OF 047 policies s-
sued, and SllS, 2SS Of accumulated funds, which is
rapidly augmenting by an annual income Of $780,
600, growing out of original and renewed premiums
and interest on investments. trs -.
This extraordinary success places the company
in strong position, and IL now ranks among the
safest institutions in the country. a.sa H 81.
Poiicy-hodeB participate in the whole Of the
profits, there being no proprietary interest or sub
seribed capital to absorb any portion thereof An
extensive and prosperous business promises large
dividends on the FIRST division of profits the LIST
Of February, l84S, and persons now insuring will
share IN these profits if they survive that period.
The premiums peid annually, and low
as any American company, and lower than the
English, with participation in the profits. Policy
holders are secured by investments in bonds and
mortgages on real estate in the city Of New York
and Brooklyn, worth double the amount loaned
thereon, and in stocks of the State and city of New
York. a.a q.
The transactions of this company are on the
cash principle-consequentl the survivors of par
ties insuriDg with 1t will not be subjected 10 the
heavy drawback of accumulated premium notes;
reducing the benefit of the assurance to small pit
lance. 3. .a. H rs.m. r..
Persons may effect insurance on their own lives
and the lives of others. carried woman can insure
the life Of her husband which will eDure to her sole
use and that Of her children. SAG
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rI,HE Complete works Of BEN Johnson,

Il edited, with a memoir, by Barry Cornwall,
complete in one volume, large octave; the Dramatic
Works Of Msssinger and Ford, complete in one
volume, edited by Hartley Coleridge; the Dramat-
&c Works Of Beaumont and Fletcher, complete in
two volumes, edited by George barley the com
pleto Dramatic Works OF Congreve, Wycherley,
Venhrugh, and Farquhar, the whole complete IN
one volume, edited with notes, biographical and crit
ical, by Leigh Hunt
The above beautiful and uniform editions are just
imported from London, for sale, together or seps-.
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HARRisBuRc, May %, 1888.
From the same paper.

Mr.. WYErH; As you desired me to inform you
what success had in using the Tonic Mixture in
was altogether successful. He is now restored to
health, and have thank the inventor Of the Ton
ic Mixture for his restoration, as every other medi-
cine which tried proved unsuccessful
ELIZABETH KlNKLE-
Aup O7--Im
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Il street, New YOrk.--Thls new and beaut-
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Devoted to the cause of democracy, liberty Of re-
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- NC.-A oupeci
Der at Lancaster, Pa, is extensively engaged manu-.
featuring rides, pistols, northwest short guns, and
powder horns for the Indian trade Also rifles pistols
riae-barrels powder horns, double triggers, rife
wipers, &C., for the south and south western trade
They are sold at the lowest price, and all articles
warranted to sustain the reputation this place has
long since attained in It's manufacture Of rifles.
Orders promptly attended TO.
.#.f HENRY E. LEMAN,
March 3-dly Lancaster, Pa.