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GENERAL AGENCY AT WASHING.
TON.

tM TON.
Opposite the Treasury Department, IN the building
formerly occupied by Corcorar 4 Riggs.
AT ATTHEW ST. CLAIR CLARKE e.
lN THOMAS QUANTRILL have associa-
ted for the purpose of attending to claims and bus.
ness Of all kinds requiring an agency at Washing
ton, before Congress, or the several Departments.
AS it is unnecessary to enumerate all, we select the
following Pensions Of all kinds; revolutionary
claims against the States United States, including
claims for lands; commutation for halfpay and
bounties claims arising out Of contracts with the
United States investigation of titles and procuring
patents for lands return of duties enormously ex-
acted, or paid under protest. written or verbal Flo
rda claims generally, and all which may arise under
the annexation Of Texas.
Communications must be postpaid.
Mr. CLARKE, having resided in this city for ma
ny years, is well known public officer and pri-
vate citizen to all gentlemen who have been in Con-
gress or other public stations.
CLARKE a. QUANTRILL.
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J. E. w. THOMPSON,
CABINET MAKER d UNDERTAKEN,
f between 18th and l4th sts., north side
-. Hearses kept, and funerals attended to-
Nov. 4-y
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT
OF THE

COLUMBIAN COLLEGE, D. C.
In this School pupils are fitted for admittancs
to the College classes, or for other Objects
Students who are unprepared for entering par
tlcular class, may here pursue the requisite stu
dies; while those who are not designed for a,pro-
fession can select such branches as will suit their
objects in life.
Mr.. Thomas W. Tobey, gentleman who is
amply qualified, having passed through a collie
giate course, and been engaged for several years
ia the business of instruction. will have charge of
the school. His whole time and energies willhe
devoted to its interests, and it is hoped it will
thus be rendered worthy of extensive patronage
This school will be under the constant superin-
tendence of the Faculty of the College.
COURSE OF STUDY
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Ancient and
Modern Geography, English Grammar, Ancient
and Modern History, Book Keeping, Chemistry.
Natural Philosophy, Astronomy Algebra ,Geome-
try Surveying, Andrews and Stoddard's Latin
Grammar and Exercises, Sophoces' Greek
Grammar and Exercises, Latin Reader, Cesar.
Virgil. Cicero's Select Orations, the Gospels.
Jacobs Greek Reader, Anthons ed. and such
authors as are read in the lower classes Of the
cvllege, Defamation and Composition
CHARGES PER aRARrER
Reading, Writing, and Elementary Arith-
metic $4 90
Arithmetic, Geography, English Gram
mar, Geography Of the Heavens, Anci-
ent and Modern History 5 90
Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Algebra,
Geometry, Surveying, Book Keeping
and Composition s 90
Latin and Greek Classics 10 90
Pupils who board and have room in the
College. building will be charged for
Library, Room, Bed and Furniture,
per Quarter s 90
Table Lights and Servant, per week 2 25
At less expcnslyessable, where tea and
coffee are excluded, per week 50
Instruction will be given in French and Ger
man, without additional expense to those who
ssstJy thsJanguages
There are three vacations in the School; four
weeks ia August ono at Christmas, and the lst
week IN May.
CoLLgeE HIT. Jan. I 1876. jan lin
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TUDSON,S PORTRAIT.- -subscrintions

TUDSON' PORTRAIT.- Subscriptions
u will be received at VIM. O. FoRcE's bookstore.
corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and 10th street, for
copies Of the Portrait Of Dr.. Judson now in course
Of preparation, and soon to be published under the
direction Of the Baptist Board Of Foreign Missions,
at the following prices Lithograph, on good paper,
rs cents; on fine board, SO cents; steel engraving,
on comman plate paper 81 India proof impressions,
S2 The Portrait 's from Painting by Harding,
and is in size nine inches by eleven feb eff
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g AR ID EN- S ED !,

Wholesale and retail.
WEATHERSFIELD GARDEN SEEDS, for
wv sale on f street, 3 doors from IIth
street east. Just received and now opening,
large supply of Garden Seed, red and white; On
ion sets, Garlick sets early Peas, Beans, Corn,
and general assortment of Seeds.
IS@ All orders promptly attended to.
THOS. G. WILSON,
Jan l3-f General Agent.
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CUMBERLAND COAL. from the celebrated
" mines Of the Maryland Mining COmpa-
ny, and Of quality better than any heretofore Of.
fered in this Market can be had by the car load or
smaller quantity, at ]. PURDY'S
Coal and Lumber Yard, Centremarket.
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VACCINE MATTER FRESH FROM
THE COW.

"A many individuals have expressed want of
IN confidence in the vaccine matter generally in
use, much of it being old and supposed oe dete-
rlorated by time and its passage through rca a va
riety of constitutions Doctor ]. A. Wroe has,
therefore, procured, though the poiteness of DR..
Cole, of Baltimore cil, the genuine article, re-
Gently from the COW; and he is now prepared to
vacclnate all persons who may give him a call.
Office opposite Coleman's National HOTEL Penn
sylvana avenue; residence street, between 18th
and 18th Streets ]. A. WROE.
feb 2-3t
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BARGAINS IN COMBS, BRUSHES, Sc.-
ID have Just opened very large collection of
Combs and Brushes, which am prepared to sell
at Northern prices; consisting Of
New-style shell Tuck combs
Shell Side and Pocket do
Do Neck do for children
English Dressing combs, in great variety
New-style Brazilian Side and Tuck combs
Tooth Brushes, all qualities and prices
Hair do do do
Nail CLOTH and Shoe Brushes
Comb Cleaners, &c.
LEWIS CLEPHANE,
Perfumery and Fancy Dealer, Penn.
dec I3-tf avenue, Sd door east of 10th street
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NOCAL MUSIC.---Mr. LINCOLN, of the CO.
Y umbian College, has commenced a course Of
instruction in the elements and practice of Vocal
Music, at the E street Baptist Church. The class
meets on Saturday mornings, at o'clock. Per-
dcsirous of entering the class requested to
attend. Charge, only one dollar per quarter,
Jan 27--3t
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STEAM BETWEEN NEW YORK AND
LIVERPOOL.
AA ia - 80


fJ'HE Great Western steamship Com
j. pany's Steamships the GREAT WEST
ERN seventeen hundred tons, four hundred and
hfty horsepower, b. r. Mathews, Esq. Commander;
the GREAT BRITAIN, three thousand five hun
ared tons, one thousand horsepower, Lieutenant
James Hosken, X. NJ, Commander are intended to
sail as follows
GREAT WESTERN.
From LiperpcoL From Ne,o York.
Saturday, May. II, 1916 Thursday, June 12, ls46,
saturday, July 8, g Thursday, July 81,
Saturday, Aug. %, Thursday, Sept. lS,
Saturday, Oct. IL, Thursday, Nov. 6,
GREAT BRITAIN.
From Liverpool. From Ne,D York.
Saturday, July 26, 1916 Saturday, Aug. 80, ls46.
Saturday, Sept n, Saturday, Oct. 25, &C
Saturday, Nov. %, C Saturday, Dec 20, &C
Fare per Great Western SlOO, and s5 Stewards
fees.
Fare per Great Britain will be announced in
future advertisement
For freight or passage apply to
RICHARD IRWIN, 90 Front st.,
feb 8--H New York, Feb. 20, 1916.
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NEW FANCY GOODS.-We are now opening
Y and shall be daily receiving until after the
Christmas holidays, a beautiful assortment Of rich
Fancy Goods, consisting in part of Reticules, Pur-
ses, Evening Fans, Card Cases, Dressing Cases,
Toilet Glasses, Card Baskets, Head Ornaments,
Gold Bracelets, Penci and Thimb bes, Ivory Han
die Hair Brushes, Shell Dressing Combs, &c.
Gloves, Mitts and three cases of Paris Perfumery,
containing Lip Salve, Co d Cream, Ois, Pomade
and Beef Marrow for beautfying and promoting
the growth ofthe hair Odors for the Handkerchief
Cologne, SIC.
s. PARKER'S
Perfumery and Fancy Store, Penn'a avenue,
nov 29-tf between 9th and 10th streets.
CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL.
HHARLES CALVERT, JR., CABINET AND
" CHAIR MANUFACTURER, Corner Of Penn
syluania apenue, and 18th street, Washington City,.
Venitian Blinds made to order. All work executed
punctually, and in the most workmanlike manner.
Funerals attended at the shortest notice, and on
reasonable terms.
The subscriber thankful for past favors he has
geceived respectfully asks for continuation the
anne he is always prepared to execute any work
IN the above line.
Old Furniture repaired and vanished, also taken
IN exchange for new nov Sly =. Y.
FURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.--For
rent, three newly finished houses on d, be-
tween 9th and 10th Streets containing nine COM
Portable rooms in each, brick out-houses, SIC. One
Of the houses ] am now furnishing, and to careful
asnant would rent it low for the approaching ses-
aion. To any person wishing very comfortable
house and convenient location, this house is just
such one. For further particulars apply at
SELBY PARKER'S
Perfumery and Fancy Store, between 9th and 10th
nov. Eft streets, Penn. Avenue.
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THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE IN
~ SURANCE COMPANY;
Office No. III, Wall street, New York.

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y SURANCE COMPANY;
Office No. III, Wall street, New York.
THIS Company continue to insure LIVES ON
j LY upon the most favorable terms, and at the
lowest rates Of premiums. The annual premium.
if over $50, may be paid one-fourth in cash and
three-fourths in secured noe payable in one wear.
with six per cent interest," subject to assessments.
if required by the Company; or it may be paid in
monthly or quarterly payments at the option OF the
insured. There will be an annual dividend Of uro-
fits paid in scrip certificates, bearing per cent in
terest, which interest is payable annually. The
Company will loan on their scrip two-thirds its
amount, or it may be applied to the payment of flu
ture premiums, or to increase the amount insured.
All persons taking policies become members, but are
not liable beyond the amount of their premiums.
A married woman can insure the life of her hus-
band, secure from any demands of his creditors for
any amount the annual premium of which does
not exceed $500. The company will pay an equi-
table rate for Life Policies, when they shall have
acquired value. All claims on policies will be
paid within three months after proof of the death of
the persons insured. The funds of the Company
must be invested only in stocks of the United States
States of Massachusetts,, New Jersey, New York.
or In first mortgages on real estate, worth double the
amount loaned
DIRECTORS.
Rensselaer, Havens, Robert L. Patterson.
Guilaume Merle, Seth Low,
Lewis G. Grover, Charles s. Macknett.
VIM. A. F. Pentz, Thos. B Segur,
VIM. M. Simpson, Marcus L. Ward.
Henry McFaran,
ROBERT L. PATTERSON.
:, President.
BENZ. c. MILLER, Secretary.
JOSEPH L LORD. Agent
JAMES STEWART, M. d., No. 2, Bond st.,
Medical examiner.
Washington, ID. G.
JOSEPH G. LEWIS, Agent, 7th street. nearly
opposite the Patriotic Bank.
HARVEY LINDSLY, M. D., corner of AZ and
G Streets Medical examiner. feb eff
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NED HAWKINS.

saw him-'twas at dawn OF day,
Before groe shop door;
His eyes were sunk, his lips were parch'd /:
viewed him o'er and o'er.
u His infant boy clung TO his side,
And lsping to him said:
sCome. Father, Mothers sick at home,
And Sister cries for bread"
He, trembling, rose, and staggered in,
As Oft he'd done before;
And to the landlord faltering said:
sCome, give US one glass more"
The host complies--his purple lips
Now press the venom'd bowl
He drinks, while wife and children starve !:
To ruin sends his soul.
A year elapsed-I passed that way
A crowd stood at the door
| asked the cause, when one replied:
O. Ned Hawkins is no nore."
saw his funeral pass along:
No wife or child were there:
They too, had join'd their mother earth,
And left this world of care.
Reflect, We votares Of the bowl
Know We 'ts Heavens decree,
Ye meier shall taste eternal life,
Lest from the bowl We flee.
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DLACk SILK AND WIDE BLOND La CES
Dive are opening this morning one carton
Black Silk Laces.
Also, one carton of black Brussels Laces, from
one to eight inches wide, for trimming dresses,
which we will sell very low. a
Also, few embroidered Gold and Silver Scarfs
for head-dresses, and a few rich Satin Ribands,
Flowers &c. S. PARKER, @
Fancy and Perfumery Store,
ian 30-3t Pennsylvania avenue.
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SCHOOL
Mrs. II BARTON, teaches the first princi
lU pies of an English Education, lth between
T. and streets, Smiths Row.
r IME, LIME Just received, 700 bushels Of as
good Lime as can be purchased in the Dis
trict. Also, fresh supply of seasoned select Cu-
lings, "a, A. and GA White Pine; together with
frst-rate lot of Cherry and Mahogany Hand-ral
Stuff.
Also on hand general supply Of buldn mate
rials.
All of which will be sold on reasonable terms
for cash or to punctual customers. Apply at
HARKNESS & PURDY'S
Lumber Yard, 7th street, near the Canal.
Nov 90
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FREE EXHIBITION

DLUMBE NATIONAL DAGUERREAN
Il GALLERY, and Photographic Depots, es-
tablished in lS40, and awarded the Medal, four
hrst Premiums, and two highest honors by the In
sttutes OF Massachusetts, New York, and Penn
sylyania, respectively for the most beautiful col
hibited.
Concert Hall, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing
ton city.
POS Baltimorestreet, Baltimore, adjoining Camp
bells Jewelry store.
Sycamore street, Petersburg, Virginia.
25l Broadway, New York.
rs Court street, Boston.
1876 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
l76 Main street, Cincinnati.
449 Main street, Louisville, Kentucky.
l3 Main street, Lexington, do
Corner 4th and Chestnut streets, st. Louis, and
Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
Portraits taken in any weather. in exquisite style.
Apparatus instructions, and all materials furnished
dec ii emp
T,VENING DRESSES.-We have in store
Ia an elegant and well assorted stock of Dress
materials for evening, to which we would invite
the attention pf the ladies'. We have
Rich embroidered Tarleton Robes, in variety
of styles, tucked, founced, SIC.
Medium embroidered Tarleon Robes, all
cOlors.
Embroidered Grape Robes
Do Grapes, in pieces
Polka spotted Organdies
Rich Brocade Velvet Silks
Do Brocade Silk
Witha great variety of Twills, Grapes, Lis
ses, SIC.
Also, short Write kid Gloves, half long and
or long do
With svariety Of rich goods of all, descrip-
tions
Strangers visiting Washington will always
find at our house the best goods, best assortment,
and prompt attention, and goods always war
ranted to be as stated by us, or taken back We
always sell to punctual customers at the lowest
cash prices. Members Of Congress and others
who may open accounts with us, can rely on
having them at cash prices.
Dec 9-tf d. CLAGETT g. co.
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WINTER MILLINERY.
SELLING OFF.

Mrs. s. PARKER having left over few Rich
NI Silk, Satin, and Velvet Hats, will sell them
off without regard to the cost. These hats are Of
the latest Partisan winter styles, and in perfect con-
dition.
Also, few very rich embroidered evening dresses,
Ribbon. Flowers, &c. &C.. all of which we will sell
off in order to prepare for our Spring opening.
s. rPARKER'S
Fancy and Perfumery Store, Pa. avenue.
feb l3-2w
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SELLING OFF AT COST.

~ ECKLOFF, Merchant Tailor wishing to
", close his Establishment opposite Browns
Hotel (and confne his business to his Store be-
tween 18th and 18th Streets will dispose of his
extensive and handsome assortment of Fashion
able Goods, comprising every thing desirable in
his line, at cost price for cash.
They will be made to order in the latest styles,
in his usual superior manner, sold ready finish
ed being all made under his directions. Gentle
men may depend upon getting good Garments, as
well as extremely low in price.
This is rare opportunity, and should not be
neglected. Call at c. 'ECKLOFF'S,
Merchant Tailor & Fashionable Clothing Store,
Pennsylvania avenue, opp. Browns Hotel.
Dec 9--6t
r ONGFET VS. POEMS, I'LL USTR.AT-
/ Ed .ew and beautiful edition of Long.
fellow 8 Poems one volume octave, richly bound
and splendidly illustrated with numerous engrav-
ings
Also, The Lady of the Lake, volume I; Lalla
Rookh, in volume, richly bound and illustrated;
and ether Of the most popular prose and poetcal
works in the langusse, got up in the same style.
Childe Harolde, with sixty illustrations, London
copy. just imported along with many Others, by
dec l3 +. TAYLOR.
NTOTICE.-All persons indebted to the subscrb-
In er, whether in note or bill, will please make
payment of the same on the first day of January,
1876, and any persons having claims against him
will please present them by that time, as he desires
to commence the new year square with all with
whom he has had the pleasure to have dealings.
dec 23-dtF s. HOLMES,
Grocer, 7th street.
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M RS. DEVAUGHAN, wishes to inform the
lN Ladies and Gentlemen Of Washington and
vlcinlty that she is prepared to bleach Ladies'
Bonnets, and Gentlemen's Summer Hats in d style
that will give satisfaction.
CATHARINE D DEvAUGHAN.
jan, 24--Im
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CUPPLNG AND LEECHING.

HNHE subscriber respectfully returns his thanks
| to the citizens of Washington and its vicinity.
for past favors in the above business and solcits
a continuance of the same.
| am prepared to meet the desires with the
above business day or night, and it is my wish and
intent to give satisfaction to every one that will
favor me with call. Mrs. Deyaughan will at
tend to Ladies' in the above business if desired
MY place OF residence is on 9th ST., west side,
near the corner of Il street
JOHN DEVAUGHAN.
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GLOVES, GLOVES, GLOVES I'VE are Just
VI opening our fall and winter supply of ladies'
and gentlemens Kid Gloves In calling the atten-
ton OF the public to this article in our trade, we
can assure them that they are the very best article
imported. We have now in store all sizes in num-
ber and all shades in colors, from white to black
,. PARkER'S Perfumcry and
fancy Store, Pennsylvania avenue,
nov 4-u between 9th and 10th streets.
PROSPECTUS OF THE NEW LIBRARY
i " LAW AND EQUITY, under the direc-
tion of Francis J. Troubat, esd. of Phiadelnhia
Hon. Ellis Lewis, of Lancaster; and Wilson Nc
Candless, Esq, of Pittsburgh
ms work contains the best productions of Eng
sh law authors, without regard to priority Of claim
on the part OF any American publisher Such books
are now notoriously too dear. The reason is. that
as Fast as they appear, they become monopolies in
tho hands of booksellers in the Atlantic cities. I'm
der the plea OF right, acquired by the addition Of
notes OF American decisions the latter claim an nm
divided title to those works, and set burdensome
price on them. The publishers of the work now
offered TO the profession throughout the Union. will
not respect such titles but will reprint the standard
British law books as fast as they emanate from the
London market Should new editions Of the works
Oh sach writers as Starkie the Chittys, Stephen.
0nd Archbold, appear, they shall also be included:
ana digests OF equity and law decisions-works
which have been studiously kept out Of the Law
library published at Philadelphia have a
place in the proposed new one together with every
new valuable English treatise on chancery or COM
mon law.
IPT This work will be issued monthly. in num-
bc-s cf 100 pages, printed on fine white paper. and
good new long primer type, at seven dollars per an.
nun, payable half yearly.
.4 ISAAC G. MKINLEY,
J. NJ G.. LESCURE
Harrisburg, Pa, July |, ls45--Noy 4-f
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IMPORTANT TO GE.NILEJuEN
HDWARD McCUBBIN has handsomely fitted
TI up the three-story house recently erected on
the site Of his former stand where he will be happy
to resume his business as barber and hair dresser
He very respectfully invites return ofhis old and
esteemed customers, and solicits the patronage of
the public generally to the Temple OF Fashion,
No l. on Sth street. near Pennsylvania avenue.
With the most competent assistants, and every de-
scription Of materials that can render his opera
tions luxury, instead of dull, sleepy process,
he atters himself that to him will be accorded the
credit Of keeping pace with the times in all that
has tendency to add to the comfort and improve
the appearance of the outer man.
Not only in the face has Nature made
Its comeliness and beauty to abound,
But in the scissors edge and razor's blade
The aids to loneliness are ever found,
nov 4-tf
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III YNHESuBscRIBER keeps constantly on hand agood
u assortment Of HARDwAaE, including hollo,O
Uare, Wood Ware, Brushes, Baskets, Jap Tin Ware,
Door Mats, and large collection of Miscellaneous
Goods to which he invites the attention of pur-
chasers, believing that he can and does sell as low
any other house in the city. nH
Jan 3l-tf GEO. SAVAGE
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-02-25

Born HoRNs BAD.-Ths poor tailor 10
the following sketch iron New Orleans
paper, Jared no better on one horn Of The
dilemma than the other:
& Will yOuapay me Ibis bill, sirt" said .
tailor IN Saint Charles street, TO q Waggish
fellow Who bad got into him about q feet.
Do you owe spybOdy anyIhing' sirS"
asked the Wag,
sNo sir," said the tailor.
eThsn you can afford 10 waltz! and of
be walked.
A day ortwo afterwards the tailor CALI
cd again. Oar veg was not a bic wits
end yef; 90 turning 70 bis creditor, ae 1ayS;
Are you 10 debt 10 anybodygn
Yes Sra said the tailor.
aWslI, Why don't yoa pay r.
/" I've not the money"
aThafs Just my case, cir, l'm glsd loSeo
you can appreciate my coudilleni giVs Ne
you nd!n