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JUST RECEIV ED.

NToW landing cargo Of White Pine Lumber,
In consisting Of A, Cd and Sd Select and com
mon sullngs, Hemlock Rails, Cherry, Ash, Poplar,
and Maple, together with general assortment o'
building materials, which will be sold low Tor CASH
or short notes.
FOR RENT.-Two nearly new 3 story brick
houses on Ilth street. between q and II streets
Enquire at the Lumber Yard, 18th street and Va
nal. WARD d. LEHMAN.
une I-tf sa @fsatH bG .u 1880 h ha.k s#N3.
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A Card.

A Card.
HNHE undersigned, considering himself duly
u qualified, offers his services to the citizens
Of Washington for the drawing Of plans aud spc-
cifcations OF dwelling or other houses, and also ss
measurcr Of builders work. Charges moderate.
II may be consulted between the hours Of y aud
IL O'Clock, A. NJ, at Mr.. Purdy's Office, Lumber
Yard, 9Th street, Markell House square.
fcl, 27-H JOHN G. HARKNE ESS.
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Hardware. Hardware!! Hardware!!.

+. WHEELER, Penn Avenue, near 7th street.
sTTAS just opened an entire new and well select
I1 ed assortment Of Hardware, Cutlery and
Fancy Goods, which he offers for sale at whole
sale or retail, on as accommodating terms as they
can be had in the district.
His stock consists in part of the following art-
cles Rogers g. Sons and Others Table Cutlery
in complete sets, Ivory, Buffalo, Buck, Bone, and
Cocoa Dining, and Desert Knives and Forks, Ger
man Silver, and Britannia, Tea and Table Spoons,
Penkniyes, Razors, Scissors, Nut Picks, and
Crackers, Cooks, Butchers Shoe and Carving
Knives, Shutters and Trays, Plated, Steel and
Brass Audirons, Shovels and Tongs, Shovel and
Tong Stands, and Tenders, Tea Trays and Wai-
ters, in sets and separately, Bellmetal and Porce-
han Preserving Kettles, Iron, Tin Tea Kettles and
Sauce Pans, Long and Short Handle Frying Pans,
and Stove Pans, Ovens and Lids, Pots, Skilets,
Griddles and extra Lids, Iron Furnaces, Potatoe
Steamers, Mortars and Pestles, Warhe Irons, Sad
Irons, Skimmers, Ladies and Forks, Coffee Mills,
Sifters, Bread Toasters, &c., Shovels, Spades,
Forks, Hay and Straw Knives, Axes, Hatchets,
Hammers, Saws and Planes, Cut, wrought and
Horse Shoe Nails, Cut Tacks pat. Brads and Spara-
bles, Rim, Cottage, Mortise and Stock Locks,
Closet Cupboard, Till, Chest, Trunk and Pad
Locks, Moftises Stop, Knob and Thumb Latches,
and Belts Table, Butt, Parliament, I'll. L. s. Strap
Hinges, Palmers pat. Blind Hinges, to faster
back and to Farnham's pat Window Blind fas-
teners, Common and Axle Sash Pulleys and sash
Cord, New England Co. Wood Screws all sizes,
Sofa Springs, Bed Screws, Castors and Furniture
Knobs, Curtain Bands and Pins, Iron and Brass
Hal and Coat Hooks, Single and Double Barrel
Guns and Apparatus, Brushes, Combs, Buttons,
Needles and Pins, Shoe Thread, Cotton, Worsted,
Diaper Boot and Straining Web, Curry Combs,
Horse Cards, Wool Cards, Ok, Trace Halters,
Backband and Dog Chains, Brass, Copper and Iron
WsrpF3 Round Flat and Gouara Irorf Hoor, and
Band Iron Nail Rods, Burdens pat. Horse Shoes,
Carriage Springs, Wagon Boxes, American and
English Blister, Cast and Sheer Steel, &C., SC
All Of which, he will sell as low as can be had
at any regular Hardware House in the city.
Washington, Nov. A, l645.
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COMBS, BRUSHES, AND PERFUMERY-
" We have just returned from the North with an
extensive assortment Of the above-named articles,
and are now ready to supply our customers with
the best and freshest Perfumery, consisting of Po-
matums, Ok Marrow, and Oils for beautifying and
promoting the growth Of the hair; Cold Cream,
Lip Salye, Bay Rum, Farina Cologne, Lubin's Ex-
tracts for the handkerchief with great variety o
English and French Hair Brushes
Also Shell, Buffalo, and Horndressing, tuck, and
side Combs; Nail and Tooth Brushes; very fine
article of Purses, all Of which we are determined
to sell cheaper than the cheapest
S. PARKER'S Perfiimery and
Fancy Store, bet 9th and 10th streets,
Pennsylyania avenue. nov 4-tf
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CHOICE READING.

you enghen the people, do not forget that this
is but half the work Let them be made virtuous and
religious, or you leave them exposed to danger
than they were before" sGa
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POETRY.

Its words
Are few, but deep and solemn, and they break
Fresh from the fount OF feeling. g.-Pcrcipdt.
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CUMBERLAND COAL. from the celebrated
" mines Of the Maryland Mining Compa-
ny, and Of quality better than any heretofore Of.
ered in this market, can he had by the car load or
smaller quantity, at ]. PURDY'S
Coal and Lumber Yard, Centre-markct
feb eff
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New Flour Store.

+. HOWARD'S IMPROVED CHEMICAL
Chloride Soap.
"HIS SOAP has fully stood the test of expert
- ence, and is deservedly more celebrated than
any other in use, for rendering the skin smooth and
soft, removing chaps. .pmples and bemishes; for
the preservation of the teeth and gums, and the
cure Of offensive breath; for cleansing and healing
sores and wounds; for preserving and curing cuta.
neous diseases, particularly in infants; for bleach
ing muslins and hapdkerchiefs, and for the removal
Of grease, paint tar, &C., from clothing. II is also
much esteemed as Shaving Soap. Prepared only
by THOMAS p. MORGAN, Chemist,
(Successor TO F. Howad)
Washington. d. &.
For sale by the Druggists Of the Dist,ict.
may l3- I'm
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EARTHENWARE, CHINA & GLASS.

EARTHENWARE,C CHINA & GLASS
rNHO. PURSEl,L has just imported, per ships
i Meteor and Georgia, from Liverpool direct,
sixty-four crates and hogsheads Of Earthenware
and China aud from own manufactures fifty
packages of cut, pressed, aud plain Glass, all of the
latest s,yle which, with his former extensive stock
embraces almost every article in his line of busi-
Dess.
Cornelius's solar, lard, or oil Lamps, new pat
terms, and at reduced prices
Lamp Glasses and Wicks Of all sizes
Walters, Ivory-handle and other Knives and
Forks, in sets of 81 pieces or otherwise
Real, silver, and Albetta table, tea, and dessert
Spoons
Plated German Silver and Britannia Castors
Cut and plain Hall Lamps
Liverpool Stand and Side LAMPS
Plated Cake Baskets, Looking Glasses
| Shovel and Tongs, Spittoons
Rich cut and plain Decanters Clarets, Finger
Bowls, Wine-coolers, Champsgnes, Hooks.
These goods will be sold, wholesale or retail, at
the very lowest prices.
good assortment OF common goods, new pat
tern and excellent quality, suitable for retail
groceries
Pipes, in boxes
FIRST quality Stoneware, at factory prices
ALSO, Britannia Ware, wholesale, al factory
prices, from, the best mandatory in this
country
English Britannia Coffee and Tea Sets, Coffee
Biggins, &c. &c.
A call from his ffieLds aud the public generally
is solicited, at his store opposite Browns Hotel,
June lo-colm rio. PURsELL.
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LOOK THIS WAY EVERY BODY:
Painting done by the art Of Hocus P0cus.
NHOMAS HILTON, House, Sign, and Ona.
IL mental Painter Old Chairs rcpainted and
Furniture vanished He will be ready for the
prompt execution of work at all times, on the most
reasonable terms. Shop on 18th street, between
g and H streets. march l2-if
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c. III. VAN PATTEN, M. d., Dentist,
nERFORMS all operations upon the Teeth
i Gums and Mouth, with the greatest care and
skill Office near Browns Hotel, and next door to
Todd's Hat Store. feb 25-ly
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WYNN. tNOELL, Venitian Blind maker, south
wv side Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and
10th streets. Blinds of all sizes and colors fur
nshed to order. Old blinds retrimmed and painted.
j penter and joiner on X street, shop corner X
and 9Th streets.
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nENNIS PUMPHREY'S Livery Stable, cor
ner Of 9Th and G. streets. Horses and Car
riages to hire. Horses taken at livery, and kept
in the best manner. saA @&& 9a
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6nAA BARRELS Shenandoah Flour. For
%VU sale by tho load or barrel. by
s. HOLMES,
iune 5-tf Grocer Seventh street
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A NDREW j. JOYCE, Horse Shoeing and
IA Smithng Establishment, successor to John
Daley, corner of l4th and E streets, near Fuler's
Hotel. Thankful for the patronage he has receiv
ed from liberal public, he solicits continuance
of the same.
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WILLIAM p. SHEDD,

old Centre Martet, opposite J. Walkers.
DEEPS constantly for sale all kinds Of fresh
IN meats meat well dressed, and at moderate
prices. march l-tf
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DRESLEY SIMPSON, Pennsylvania .dre',ue
North side, I'd door east Of llh street, keeps
a general assortment Of Family Groceries
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III Philadelphia tenders his professional SER
vices to the citizens of Washington and its vicinity
as 4 practitioner ofthe Homeopathic system Of med-
cine. His residence is on G street, near Sd.
dec a2 ne l4sItf EF {tsS BID sG45tsasSi 1asst 81
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7 ISAAC STODDARD.-B Blacksmithing in gene
raj, on Four and half, between Z and F SITS.
Work done cheap.
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DRISCOE & CLARKE, Dealers in Cloths Gas
ID simeres, Vestings, &c., Pennsylvania avenue,
few doors west of Browns Hotel. #
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BUSINESS CARDS.

BENJAMIN HQMANS, s
AuctiOneer and Commission Merchant,
Bct0ecn 10Th and llM Streets, fronting Pe,an-
sylCGniG Avenue.
Sales Of Real Estate, Furniture, and Personal
Property, attended to at any place within the city.
march Off
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nR. HAMILTON P. HOWARD, tenders his
IL professional services to the citizens of WASH
ington, d. G.. He may be found at DIR. +. How
ards, N. Z. corner of f and llth sts. Dec. p
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R8 "A. GLADMON, slA
House Carpenter and Joiner.
Shop corner Of 9th and M streets, Washington.
Where, at all times, Sash, Blinds, Doors, &c. can
be had All manner Of work in his line will be ex-
ecuted at the shortest notice.
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wv III. GUNNELL-Deale in Lumber,
| w Lime, Wood, &c. Corner of Canal and
9Th streets, near Pennsylvania Avenue.
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.Mr. Pakenhane to Mr.. B,tchanGn.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 1916.

The undersigned, her Britannia Ma
iesty's envoy extraordinary and minis
ter plenipo'entiary, has had the honor
TO receive the note ofthe Secretary Of
State of the United States, dated the
Sd instant, in answer to that of the un-
dated 9th ultilno, contain
ing proposal for referring the ques-
ton ofan equitable partition ofthe Or
egon territory to the arbitration OF some
friendly sovereign or State. III
The undersigned will take an early
opportunity TO transmit this commuh'-
cation to her Majesty's government.
The undersigned has the honor to
renew 10 Mr.. Buchanan the assurance
ofhis distinguished consideration.
r. PAKENHAM.
To the Hon. ]. BUCHANAN, SC.
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Mr.. Pakenham to Mr.. buchanan.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 1876.

With an anxious desire to contribute
BY every means in his powerto salts
factory conclusion of the question PEN
ding between the two governments
respecting Oregon, the undersigned,
her Britannia Majesty's envoy extra,
ordinary and. minister plenipotentlary,
has reflected on The contents Of the
note addressed to him on the 3D. IN
slant, by the Secretary Of State Of the
United States, in answer to that which
the undersigned had the honor to ad-
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country will be as fully and efectually
prepared for it at all points, and for all
possible purposes, as If that, and that
alone, had been the object of all her
warlike preparations. She will be IN a
situation to act and strike as promptly
and signally as she could have been
with her energies exclusively directed
To- that end; and | feel it my duty TO
add, that not to expect, in case rup--
ture becomes unavoidable, that this
government, thus in complete armor,
will promptly and vigorously exert her
utmost power to inllict the utmost pos
sible injury upon our country and all
its interests, would not be doing justice
to such crisis.
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To the President ofths United States
DspAaTNEaT OF STATE,
Washington Feb. 5, 1896.

The Secretary Of State, to whom
ba, been referred resolution of the
House of Representatives Of the Sd In
slant, requesting the President to COM
muu;case 10 that House, $50 tar as, IN
his opinion, is not Incompatible with
the public interest, all correspondence
which has passed between the govern
ment of Great Britain and this govern
ment, or by or between any OF the eth
GERS CT said government, in relation to
the country west Of the Rocky noun
tsins. since the last annual message OF
the President 70 this House." has the
honor to lay before the President the
accompanying papers. -,
All which is respectfully submitted.
JAMES BUCHANAN.
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Mr.. .NcLanelto Mr.. Buehanan.
LONDON, Jan. 3, 1876.

.S1x: / received on the 29;h of De-
cember your despatch, dated the 18Th
Of that month; and on the day follow
ing, I sought an interview with Lord
Aberdeen, in osler that, in conformity
with your Instructions, 4 might bring
10 his ,not;ce the warlike preparations
making by Great Britain, and, if pos
sible ascertain their real character and
object.
II will not escape You that upon
such a subject it is not always easy 10
Obtain very categorical answers, Of en-
t;rely definite official information and
I ala not doubt that frank personal
conference was the. best, il not the on
j. mode, Of obtaining any satisfactory
informatioa whatever.
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acknowledge the receipt OF me note o
Mr.. Pakenham her Britannia Majesty.
envoy extraordinary and minister plen
ipotenliary, dated the 9th ultimo, by
which, under instructions from his gov
eminent, he proposes TO the govern
ment Of The United States "the expe-
diency of referring the whole question
Of an equitable division of that (tht
Oregon) territory to the arbitration Of
some friendly sovereign or State. !"
The undtrSi gned has submitted this
not-to the President, who after, Having
bestowed uponit that respectful consid-
Grafton so eminenily due to any propo-
sition emana,ing from the British gov
ernmont, has in>rucial him TO give 10
it the following answer.
The British government do not pro-
pose to refer to arbitration the question
of the title to the Oregon territory,
claimed by the two powers, respective
ly. 1t is a proposition TO refer to a
friendly sovereign OF State, merely tie
partition orssequitabIet division" Of that
territory between the parties. 1t as
sunes the fact that the title Of Great
Britain TO portion Of the territory is
valid, and thus takes for granted the
very question in dispute. Under this
proposition, the very terms Of the sub
mission would contain an express ac-
acknowledgement Of the right of Great
Britain to portion of,he territory, and
would necessarily preclude the United
States from claiming the whole before
the arbitrator. This, too, In the face
of the note of the undersigned 10 Mr..
Pahenham of the Both August last, by
which the President had asserted, in
The most solemn form, the title of the
United States to the whole territory
Even ifthere were not other conclusive
reasons for declining the proposition,
this alone would be deemed sufficient
by the President.
The President heartily concurs with
the British government in their regret
that all attempts to settle the Oregon
question by negotiation have hitherto
failed. He cannot, however, concur
with that government in the opinion
that resort to arbitration, and eSpeci-
ally on the terms proposed, would be
followed by happier consequences
On the contrary, he believes that any
attempt to refer this question to third
power, would only involve it in new
difficulties.
In declining this proposition, the
President refers TO the sentiment ex-
pressed IN the note of the undersigned
Of the 3Olh August last, to which allu-
sion has already been made, tina, he
"cherishes the hope that this long pen
Ding controversy may yet be finally adj
iusted in such a manner as not TO dis
iurb the peace, or interrupt the harmo-
ny now so happily subsis,ing between
the two nations.
The undersigned avails himself Of
this occasion to renew to Mr.. Paken-
ham assurances of his distinguished
consideration.
JAMES BUCHANAN.
Right Hon. r. PAKENHAM, &c.
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/ have the honor to be, Sc,
LOUIS McLANE.
The Hon. J. BUCHANAN,
Secretary of State, Washington
M. Pachcnham to Mr.. Buchanan.

Nj. Poc'senham, to Mr.. Buchanan.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 81, 1S45.-
An attentive consideration of the
present state of affairs, with reference
to the Oregon question, has determined
the British government to INSTRUCT the
undersigned, her Britannia MaJesty's
envoy extraordinary and minister pleni-
poteniiary, again to represent in pres
sing terms to the government of the
United States the expediency of refer
ring the whole question of an equitable
division Of that territory to the arbi,ra-
ton Of some friendly sovereign or
State.
Her Majesty's government deeply
regret the failure of al! theirssforts to
effect friendly settlement of the, con-
ficting claims by direct negotiation
between the two governments.
They are still pursuaded that great
advantages would have resulted to
both parties from such mode of set
Element, had it been practicable, but
there are difficulties now in the way
in that course of proceeding which 1t
might be tedious to remove, while the
importance of an early settlement seems
to become at each moment more ur-
gent.
Under these circumstances, her Maj
esty's government think that resort
to arbitration is the most prudent, and,
perhaps, the only feasible step which
could be taken, and the best calculated
to allay the existing efervesence of
popular feeling which might otherwise
greatly embarrass the efforts Of both
governments to preserve a friendly
understanding between the two coun-
tries. $50
| The government ofthe United States
will see IN the proposal which the I'M
designed is thus instructed to make, a
proof Of The confidence Of the British
government: in the justice of their own
claim They will also see i'll it a proof
of the readiness of the British govern
ment to incur the risk of a great sacri-
fee for the preservation Of peace and
lof their friendly relations with the Uni
tied States. 1t is made in spirit OF
moderation and fairness of which the
world will Judge
The British government confidently
hope that the.government Of the Uni
ted States will not reject a proposal
made with such friendly intention,
and for purpose SO holy.
There is nothing in ii, they are con-
I WINGED, not perfectly compatible with
1.-The strictest regard for The honor and
,ust interests of both parties, particular
Illy when it is considered Of what small
value to either is the portion ofsterrito
Iry which in reality forms the subject Of
controversy, compared with the impor-
Itanoe Of preserving a state of peace
! and good will between two such ma
tons.
| The undersigned takes advantage Of
this opportunity 10 renew 10 the Hon.
James Buchanan the assurance OF his
high consideration.
r. PAKENHAM.
| The Hon. ]. BUCHANAN, &c., SC.
! Mr.. Buchanan to Mr.. PakenAam.
i DEPARTMENT. OF STATE,
Washington, Jan. 3, 1846.
! The undersigned, Secretary Of Stats
!
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Ti,e Oregon Question.
TO til: Houss Of Representatives
ef I'll. United States:


n compliance with the request Of
The House Of Representatives., IN their
resolution of the Sd instant, | herewith
communicate report from the Secre-
iary Of State. with the accompanying
correspondence which has taken place
.be,ween tie Secretary Of State and
the minister Of the United States at
London" and "betweer the govern
inent Of Great Britain and this govern
ment, in relation to the country west OF
the Rocky mountains, since the last
annual message Of the President" to
Congress.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 1916.
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fIllI IL n n a's1I. INII1K IT
ought to be expected, indeed from all |
learn | cannot doubt, that, in case Of
hostilities, the aim OF this government
will be to strike its heaviest blow at
the commencement, in the expectation
of being thereby enabled to shorten the
duration of the war.
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wise and expedient.
! The undersigned takes advantage Of
this opportunity to renew to tie Hon.
James Buchanan the assurance of his
high consideration.
L. PAKENHAM.
10 the Hon. J. BUCHANAN, &c.
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Inintroducing the the subject, | adj
velted at the same time 10 the informa-
tien the President had received from .
variety of sources, of the extensive
warlike preparations making by Great
Britain, and the natural inference upon
his part that in the present pacific
state of the relations Of Great Britain
with all the powers of Europe, they
could only look to a rupture with the
United States OH the Oregon ques-
lion.
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Mfr. Buchanan to .Mr. .McLane.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, Dec. l3, 1874.

The President has received infor-
nation, from variety Of sources, which
he cannot disregard, that Great Britain
is now making extensive warllke prep
arations. AS her relations with all the
powers Of Europe seem at present to
be of a peaceful character, the prevail
ing and natural inference here is that
these preparations look TO a rupture
with the United States on the Oregon
question. 1t is Of vast importance that
this. government SHOULD, as early as
possible, ascertain their true character.
You are therefore instrurtedto embrace
the first opportunity Of bringing this
sabiect to he notice of the Earl Of Abb
crdeen, in such manner as you may
deem most expedlent =
The President is
also anxious 10 learn your s.wn opinion
upon this subject with the least pracli-
cal delay. Is
~. i am, &C.,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
LouIs McLASE, ESQ,
&c., &c., &c.