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EARTHENwARE, CHINA, AND GLASS.

EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS.
TNHOMAS PURSELL has just imported, per
j ships Pacific and Hampden, from Liverpool
and other sources, one hundred and thirteen pack
ages Of the above articles Of the newest style and
from the best manufactures, such as
French and English china dinner, tea, and toilet
Sets, or pieces detached !.
Canton china, pearl, white, blue stone china and
blue printed, and figured Plates
Dishes, Bowls, Vases, "a great Variety
In aword, his very extensive Stock embraces al
most every article usually kept in such establish
ments. M
Dixon's English Britannia Tea and Coffee Sets,
and plated Castors
And, also, American Britannia Gone ana Tea
Sets, or pieces separate
Castors. Lamps Candlestcks, Mugs, covered
Pitchers Table and tea Spoons, Covered Urns and
Briggins, &c.
Solar, lard, or oil Lamps
I,amp Glasses and Wicks, of almost every size
Iyory-handled and other Knives and Forks, in
complete sets or separate
Plated and brass Candlesticks, Shutters and Trays
Walters, Looking Glasses, Shovel and Tongs
Cut, pressed, and plain Tumblers, Wines
Champagnes, Finger Bowls, Wine Coolers,
Clarets
Decanters, Fruit Baskets, Dishes, Lamps, &c.
A large assortment of common Ware, suitable
for retailing. All of which will be sold, whole
sale and retail, as cheap as the very cheapest.
English Pipes in boxes
First quality Stone Ware at the factory prices.
As the subcriber is determined TO reduce his
heavy stock of Goods he intends to sell low, and
solicits call from his friends and thepubc gener
ally at his store opposite Browns's Hotel, Pennsyl-
vania avenue. moe THOMAS PURSELL.
Nov. l8--2m t F#a
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THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE IN
sURANCE COMPANY;

once No. IL, Wall street, New YORK.
TyHIS Company continue to insure LIVES ON
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
threc-fourths in secured note, payable in one YEP,
with six per cent interest, subject to assessments,
if required by the Company or it may be paid in
monthly quarterly payments OF the option of the
insured There will be an annual dividend of pro-
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, it may be applied to the payment of fu-
turo premiums. 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-
hand, 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
pad within three months after proof of the death Of
The persons insured The funds of the Company
must be invested only 10 stocks of the United States,
States Of Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York,
or in first mortgages on real estate, worth double the
amount loaned. ta1
DIREcroRs. 4
Rensselasr Havens Robert L. Patterson,
Guilsums Merle, Seth Low, r.
Lewis ". 0TOvcI, Ouaitop y. NtaCAuctt,
VIM. A. r. Pcntz, Thos. B Segur,
WIN. M. Simpson, Marcus L. Ward.
Henry McFarian,
ROBERT L. PATTERSON,
E.aF#l President.
Bsxy. G. MrLtRn, Secretary.
JOSEPH LORD. Agent
JAMES STEWART, M. D.. No. 2, Bond st.,
Medical examiner. sr
washington, ID. G.
JOSEPH @. LEWIS, Agent, 7th street, nearly
opposite the Pstriotic Bank.
HARVEY LTNDSLY, M. D., corner Of ~ and
streets, Medical examiner. feb 6--u
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M HITE'S Compound Sirup OF WILD
w CHERRY, Sarsaparilla, and other

NM HITE'S Compound Sirup OF WILD
wv CHERRY, Sarsaparilla, and other
MEDICINAL PLANTS. The preparer of the
above Sirup, having witnessed for many years it's
extraordinary effects in obstinate coughs, and, in
truth, in all breast complaints tending to consump-
ton, has been induced by many Of those who have
experienced its salntary operation, offer it to the
public under the full conviction that the timely use
of this comp und will avert the fatal termination of
many cases.
The preparer adds to this notice the certificates of
two respectable citizens who ascrbe their restoration
to health to this preparation.
This is to certify that my daughter received great
benefit from mixture called Compound sirup of
Wild Cherry and Safsaparia, prepared by Mrs. ].
G. White, 9th street, between d and E streets.
Her cough was entirely cured by using the above
Sirup, and take pleasure in recommending it to
the public as sure and speedy remedy for coughs
however violent or long standing
II street, First Ward, Washington.
Mrs. J. G. WHITE: Dear Madam-H affords me
hearlf 1t satisfaction lay before the public the ben-
eft received from yeur Compound Sirup of Wild
Cherry and Sarsaparilla. was taken, two years
ago. with bad cough, and tried great many things
that were recommended, and nothing did me any
good was advised to try some of your Compound
Sirup of Wild Cherry and Sarsapara. My cough
was so bad that l hardly could go along and after
taking the first bottle was SO much better that
was able to attend to my business and now / am
entirely clear of my cough.
JOHN HAGERTY,
Ninth street, near l., Washington.
AGENTS.
s. Redfern, First Ward, Washington.
Lewis Clephane, Penn. avenue, between 9th and
10th streets. Ett% 5l8E
Refer To A
Mrs. Lucinda O'Farrell Dove, F street. between
| lth and 18th streets. 10
Edward Francis, King street, Alexandra, D. G.
Price ST. per bottle, $40 per dozen For sale
by J. &C. WHITE, Ninth street,
feb l4-2awly Between d and E streets
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New Flour store.

YINHE subscriber has taken the warehouse on the
i horth side Of water street, opposite Messrs.
Read & Son, and intends keeping supply Of all
the various grades Of -four. He will endeavor to
make it the interest of dealers in the article to give
him CALI as he is determined TO sell at small pro-
fits. LEWIS BROOKS
feb TT Water street, Georgetown.
IMPORTANT TO GENTLEME.N
UPWARD McCUBBIN has handsomely fitted
IL up the three-story house recently erected on
the site OF ms former stand, where he will be happy
70 resume ms business barbersand hair dresser
lie very respectfully invites return Of his old and
esteemed customers, and soicits the patronage of
the pubic generally to the Temple of Fashion,
NO. i, on 9th street, near Pennsylvania avenue.
With the most competent assistants, and every de-
scription of materials that can render his opera
tions a luxury, instead of dull sleepy process,
he fatters 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 razors blade
The aids to loyelincss are ever found
nov Aft
I. BARGAINS IN COMBS, BRUSHES, &c.-
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,
Pcrfumery and Fancy Dealer, Penn.
dec 13-tf avenue, Sd door east Of 10th street
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LAWS OF THE UNITED SI.ATES-STERE-
OTYPED EDITION.
Published bu dasthoriku of CONGRESS.

Published by authority Of Congress
VOL. 10 SEPARATELY. 34a
TIME subscribers will publish at the commence
j. ment orthe present session Of Congress, about
January !, l046, " The Laws OF THE UNITED
STATEs,n agreeably to an act Of Congress Of the
last session, and for the accommodation Of those gess1
tIemen scho hare the earlier edition IN mine polnes
volume ten, containing the laws from the year 1889
to March l845, will be published separately and
sold al the cost Of paper and print An annual sup
plement on similar type and paper will hereafter
be published at the close of each session Of Com
gress, so that the Laws of the United States may
always be had in neat and uniform style.
LITTLE & BROWN,
Law Booksellers and Publishers, Boston.
dec lift
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NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE INSU-
RANCE SOCIETY OF LONDON.
Empowered by act Of Parliament.
Capital E5OO 900 Sterling, ,.or 2 500 900
Dollars.
GENERAL AGENT FOR THE UNITED STATES,
]. LEANDER STARR, No. IA Wall ct. N. York
TNHE rates of this Society are as low as those o.
IL the American companies, and lower than the
scale adopted by many London Offices. Loans
granted to the extent of two-thirds the amount o.
premium paid, after the lapse Of a year.
Persons insured in the United States on the scale
Of participation enjoy the important advantage o.
sharing in the whole business Of the Society, which
in Great Britain is very extensive.
The public are respectfully requested to examine
the Distinguishing principles Of this institution
their tables Of rates. their distribution Of profits and
the facilities afforded by their loan department-be-
fore deciding to insure elsewhere. y,
Pamphlets containing the last Annual Report and
the Societys Rates, together with blank forms and
the fullest information may be obtained upon appli
cation to any Agent or Sub-Agent. WIN
T References of the highest character in the
United States given to applicants, If required, to
the standing, wealth, and security Of the above in
stitution.
T. L & A. THO. SMITH, Agents.
Office on F street, near the Treasury Depart'nt.
feb 4-tf &c.,
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RESOLUTIONS


At stated meeting Of the U. B. Of Tempe
rance Association No. 2. on Tuesday evening,
the 10th inst. the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted: h4
Rssolved, Tha: Association No. 2 U. B. of
Temperance hail with delight the publication
or the Columbian Fountain in this city, and
viewiog it as oae Of the most powerful aids to
the cause of Temperance, recommend it as a
daily paper, well worthy Of public support, and
pledge themselves TO use their utmost exer-
tons to promote its circulation, and thus dif.
fuse through society its benign influence.
Further resolred, That copy of the above
be sent 10 the Columbian Fountain for publ
cation as early as practicable.
HowARD DIVISION, No. 10, s. T.
FEBRUARY 9th, 1876.
Ma. EDiroR AT q meeting held BY this
Division this evening, the following was pass
ed unanimously:
Resolysd, that this Division halls with salts
faction, the accession Of the Columbian Foun-
tain to the ranks Of journals advocating the
cause of temperance; that we regard II as wor-
thy of encouragement, and recommend It TO
the favorable consideration of the order and the
friends of temperance generally.
On motion, it was directed that copy OF
this resolution be communicated to the Editor
Of the Fountain.
JAMES p. FUGIrr, r. S.
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BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT.
TUST received, by the schooner Columbia, from
j New York.
71packages prime Butter;
IS boxes do Cheese;
do Pine Apple do
$50 Ia 1-2 and whole boxes Raisins;
30 drums fresh Smyrna Figs;
do Turkey Raisins (free from stones;)
2 cases Bordeau Prunes; su
Also, on hand:
2 casks Currants;
cases Citron;
/ do preserved Ginger
Other Preserves and Jelles;
y CranheTies in quarter bbls and by measure;
Catsups, Sardines, Olives, Capers;
N Anchovies, Curry Powder, &c. &c;
y A general assortment of Pickles;
Fresh Salmon, CLANS and Lobsters;
Il Hermctically sealed do;
Fresh Macaroni and Vcrmacilla;
Do Salad Oils, &c, &c;
Which. with his former stock renders his assort-
ment complete, and to which attention is invited.
1870 8. HOLMES,
7th street, nearly opposite Patriotic Bank
Dec 16-tf 6s
DLACK SILK and WIDE BLOND La CES.
Dive are opening this morning one carton
Black Silk Laces.
Also. one carton of black Brussels Laccs, from
one to eight inches wide, for trimming dresses,
which we will sell very low.
Also. a few embroidered Gold and Silver Scarfs
for head-dresses, and a few rich Satin Klbands,
q Flowers. &c s. PARKER,
Fancy and Perfumery Store,
ian 30--3t Pennsylvania avenue.
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CUPPLNG AVID LEECHI.WG.


THE subscriber respectfully returns his thanks
to the citizens of Washington and its vicinity,
for past favors in the above business, and soicits
continuance Of the same.
j am prepared to meet the desires with the
above business day night, and it is my wish and
intent to give satisfaction to every one that will
favor me with call. Mrs. Devaughan will at
tend to Ladies' in the above business if desired.
My place of residence is 9th St, west side,
near the corner of Il street.
JOHN DEvAUGHAN.
MRS DEVAUGHAN, wishes to inform the
lyl Ladies and Gentlemen of Washington and
vicinity, that she is prepared to bleach Ladies'
Bonnets, and Gentlemen's Summer Hats in style
CATHARINE D DEyAUGHAN.
jan 24--lm
yTOCAL MUSIC.-Mr. LINCOLN, of the Co.
v lumbian College, has commenced course Of
instruction in the elements and practice of Vocal
Music, st the street Baptist Church. The class
meets on Saturday mornings, at 7 o'clock. Per-
sons desrous of entering the class are requested to
attend. Charge, only one dollar per quarter
jan 27-3t
DRIME ROLL BUTTER n ---- 7.
i bbls prime Roll Butter
200 Venison Hams
500 bbs. and half bbIs. Seneca Mills Flour ~.
We shall be in daily receipt OF fresh Virginia
Roll Butter, which will be sold to the trade low.
Il. PICKRELL A co.
feb 7-H Water street, Georgetown
A NTHRACITE COAL. A superior lot OF
| IL Butler and other Coal cheap for cash only,
may be bad of the subscriber Orders received al
the Office, opposite s. s. Coleman's, or at the yard
near the Long Bridge,
feb 6--H JOHN PEIIlboNE.
i
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FREE EXHIBITION.
|LUMBE NATIONAL DAGUERREAN

DLUMBE NATIONAL DAGUERREAN
GALLERY, and Photographic Dspots, es-
tablished IN lS40, and awarded the Medal, four
hrst Premiums, and two highest honors by the In
stitutes Of Massachusetts, New York, and Penn
sylyania, respectively, for the most beautiful col
orea DagueneotyPes, and best apparatus ever ex-
Concert Hall, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing
ton city.
POS Baltimorestreet, Baltimore, adjoining Camp
BELLS Jewelry store
Sycamore street, Petersburg, Virginia.
251 Broadway, New York.
rs Court street, Boston.
1876 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
176 Main street, Cincinnati
449 Main street, Louisville, Kentucky.
13 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 III 6m
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MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM
h M PANY OF THE CITY OF NEW
ROBINSON, President. Hav-
ing been appointed agent for tho above named in
stitution, am prepared to receive applications for
insurance on life for or years, or for the
duration Of life. The advantages Of the mutual
principle above the. heretofore more usual joint
stock companies great that it is only neces-
sry to understand the principles Of its operation to
give decided preference to the mutual plan. A
treatise on the subject and forms of application for
insurance can be had at my store 7th street. i'm
mediately opposite the National Integencer Office
G. s. FOWLER, Agent.
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THE SUBSCRIBER keeps constantly on hand agood
l. assortment of HARDwARE, including holloU
,oare, 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 and does sell as low
as any other house in the city.
Jan 3I-H GEO. SAVAGE.
LUMBER, LINE, AND CEMENT.
HNHE subscribers have now, and intend to keep,
/ constantly on hand, an assortment of LUM-
BER, LIME and CEMENT, suitable for building,
which will be sold at all times low for cash, or
very short paper. as
WARD g. LEHMAN.
IAN % 1R4e-
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90 NO LONGER
NC 20.
HIT CHA NGEn m AZ
IS

90 The public are respectfully Informed that ~ the
ordinance c: ae cry regulating the numbering Of the
houses, The subscribers NUIsttf mas been changed
from IS 20 81. Of when MS customers and strangers
will please take notice,
TIE Proprietor Of the celebrated VEGETABLE
BITTERS end COUGH DROPS. would take the pre-
gent occasion To Gail the attention Of strangers visiting
the city, and others, to the superior qualities Of the
above medicines for the cure Of Dyspepsia, Bowel
Complaints, Bilious Fever, Fever and Ague. RheUma-
tisr, Colds, Coughs, Con sumption, ans many other
comp AIMS TO which liable, In addition 10 the
many certificates published in The papers of the day
he has III Es Possession nimuer from most rtSGeca-
bic Individuals all testtying to the virtues IF
medicines ana which can De seen al his store.
The subscriber also taxes this opportunity return
Ills grateful THANKS 70 q discerning public, VINO nave
extended 10 his medicines such liberal support since
their introduction into inns city; and he is happy in
the belief that they have Eeen productive of much
good wherever used As he l. the sole proprietor and
manufacturer, he woulG caution the public against any
attempts that may be made 10 impose upon them a
SPURIOUS article. Every hottie of mis- medicine is
sealed sad stamped with his name on the top of the
cork, also fac smile OF his name the label on the
side of IN bottle None other are genuine; therefore
be not deceived.
His ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS are acknowledged TO
be most excellent remedy for bilious complaints.
They are extensively used, and pronounced one of
the best family medicines now before the public.
In addition 10 the above ne has many other MEDl-
CINAL PREPARATIONS, of his own manufacture,
together with great variety OF PERFUMERY, cata-
lsgaes Of wncn can he seen al his store, and which
he " grlants to be equal TO any in the CITY,
LOUIS GOULEY, No. sc Baltimore street,
Between Frederick and Harrison streets,
And pear Centre Market.
NIB, Remember the No., IS. as the genuine GTt:-
ceS are for sale al no other place il Baltimore, ala
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the road-the left resting on the road-the
regiment advanced rapidly to the front, and
soon after the firing commenced found my
command SO far advanced as 10 be exposed 10
cross fire from our own and the enemy's
batteries, and in consequence Of the very dense
chappaTai the regiment became very much
scattered. ! Passed al order down the line
for the officers to collect all the men they
could, and bring them into the engagement,
which was altogether on the left OF the road.
| returned myself with all the men could
collect, turned Duncan's bate rics, and ioined
in the action on the left flank, with Lieu.
tenants Johns, Bee, Williamson, and Hatch,
Bird infantry. Lieutenant and Adutant
Irons passed into the right with a few en-
and Joined party under Captain Mccall
The officers near me on THE occasion did all
that could be desired ofgallant soldiers. They
directed the men with GOODNESS, Judgment,
and activity; the soldiers too, about 80 in the
detachment, did themselves much credit.
regret that cannot give more full accounts
OF what The regiment accompl shed. AS stat
ed before, II became scattered, and each Off
Ger was compelled to actindependsntly. Some
few have TO regret that they could not find
their way out Of the chapparal, in time 10 join
IN the battle. Capt. Barbour did good ser
49, "iEi AIS u0baGhtneHAS ny OELNlH8 UaCk q
body OF cavalry attempting TO recover piece
OF artillery taken by some officers and men OF
the 4th infantry. | must not omit to notice
in this report the conduct OF Corporal o. Sui.
Ivan, Of company E, Sd infantry, who fred at
a body of the enemy and Immediately rushed
in among them and seized lieutenant by the
collar, disarmed him. and delivered hin prison
er to Lieut.. Graham. He afterwards went
with party under Sergeant Kendall Of F
company, Sd infantry, captured a gun from
the enemy, rolled it out into the road, an!
turned II over to an officer of the 9Th infantry
There were many other acts of individual
daring; but, where all behaved well, it is deem.
ed unnecessary to multiply instances.
Ihaye the honor TO be, very respectfully,
your obedient serv amt
l.. N. MORRIS,
Capt 81 inf. CON- reg.
Ii. Col. J. CARL AND,
Command'g 3 brig. army Of occupation.
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our battery in every direction. so soon as II
sla;kened, ! iImoered up and moved rapidly
forward, never unlmbering unless seeing them
n font, OF perceivins from the fire OF their IN
fantry they were on my hanNS' frequently
Che several pieces fired canister on them,
when not over 100 or $50 yards
After having advanced in this manner for a.
bout 500 wards, Capt May, second dragons,
rode I'D end said, :'wheTe are they! am GO
no 10 charge" ] gave them volley, and he
most gal!auty dashed forward IN columns OF
t1v-s'5 al the head of his squadron. followed
Lscuickly as possible at galloP, only hating
when Icame upon the edge OF the raVlne where
lto.ad three pieces Of artillery, btt 40 cannon
trs: however their infantry poured into me a
most calling fire, at from IS to SO PAGES; and
here enssed a most desperate struggle, but our
infantry coming up they were completely rout-
Cd. Their cavalry came SO near that once
cut al them with my sabre. did not advance
as rapidly as desired, as / perceived that
vas no. al times supported by the infantry, it
being impossible for them to get through the
chaparral.
cannot, sir, speak in too high terms Of the
rallan;Iy and GOODNESS of my officers, and the
behavior of my non-commis5ioned officers and
men generally, and respectfully beg leave to
call tile attention Of higher authorities to the
act, that the officers during the greater portion
Of the engagement, and always when closely
pressed, had to perform the duties Of not only
5ne, but .,co cannoniers, handling their own
shot and fire their own pieces, in consequence
If the very limited number of men.
In conclusion, sir, l am proud to state, that
until the enemy's artillery was taken, and they
completely routed, no other artillery was re-
qa!:ed, or at least used, but the battery have
The honor TO command | am, sir, very re-
spect.ully your obedient servant,
RANDOLPH RIDGELY,
st Ii. Sd Artillery, commanding light Co. G.
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REANY are they who experience all the delights
We and Qualifications ofhaving sound, healthy and
useiul Teeth and Gums; yet il is not without abuRd-
antreason; for none ever used WHEELER'S TEA
BERRY TOOTH WASH without deriving such be-
neits from il. These advantages are open and free
10 all, as il always entirely cures Toothache in one
minute, and still at the same time protects the Tooth
from all decay, and likewise it cures Soreness of the
Bleeding the Gums, and although superiorfor cur
ing these complaints, its is not confined to them
alone, asby dilutngi with and applying il for
preserving, healthy Teeth and Gums, they never can
be subject 10 any disease! il always keeps the
Teeth, Gums and Mouth pleasant and III the most
pure state of health.
b5-Depot No. l2l BALTIMORE STREET, above
South, tnhlS