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A CARD.-The undersigned begs leave to ten
"A der his thanks to the citizens of this COM
munity for the liberal patronage which they have
bestowed upon him during the past year, and very
respectfully informs them that he still continues
the Auction and Commission business at Concert
Hail. near Browns hotel, where he will promptly
and with dispatch discharge all business in his
line, to the satisfaction Of any and all persons who
may favor him with it.
He would also inform those who are in arrears
with him to call and settle their accounts as soon
as possible, the '.eedh being at all times accepta-
Bile, and at this time peculiarly indispensable.
A. GREEN,
Jan 90 Auction and Commission Merchant
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Feed store.

VNHE subscriber hereby respectfully informs the
= citizens Of Washington that he has opened a
Feed Store, on the Northeast corner Of g street
North and L2tb street West, between Pennsylvania
avenue and the bridge on 18th street. His carts at
tend tho markets with meal, cuthay and all the
,ther articles in bis line Of business, and will de-
liver articles purchased either from the market or
at the Store. He soicits share Of their patronage
april ll-eod3m. J.. II. BERGMAN.
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MIR. GOODMAN,

Manufacturer and Inserter Of Artifcial Teeth.
A RTIFICIAL TEETH inserted from one to an
IA entire set, upon the late improved method, and
also upon the atmospheric principle, and in the most
superior manner. On fine Gold Plate from 81 to
six dollars; on Silver from So so to three dollars
In all perfect satisfaction given, otherwise no
charge made. Office on Pennsylvania avenue, near
18th street. april 2l-lm.
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OLIVER WHITTLEsEY,

hEALER IN Paints, Oils, Glass, &C., q street,
IL Todd's Buildings. Washington, ID. c., has just
received from the original inventors and sole manu-
facturefs, large supply of the genuine
DOric Lamp.
This Lamp is simple in its construction, easily
trimmed, and will give light equal to twenty
sperm candles, at a cost of one cent an hour.
It's superiority to other lamps consists in the fol-
lowing advantages: there is no brass or other metal
that corrodes which comes in contact with the fluid
--the external and internal draughts pass through
the body Of the lamp, producing a more perfect
combustion, and keeps the lamp perfectly cool. Ii
be used with open doors and will be less affect
ed by wind currents of air, than any other lamp.
Also, other improved Pine Oil Lamps, Hall
Lamps and Lanterns, and dealer in Astral and So
lar Shades, Chimnes and Lamp Glasses of all
kinds, Lamp Wick, Pure Sperm Oil, M. b. Dyott's
q Gould Glass Fount Pine Oil Lamp: all Of
which are offered at wholesale and retail, at the
lotoest prices for cash.
N. B.-Drections to be Observed IN using The
PINE OIL LAMPS
In trimming the Dorc Lamp the chimney is first
removed and the Lamp taken ont ofIhe ring, the
button and cone must be next taken off, and the
cone may be used for stand to set the lamp on
while trimmlng-after which the wick-holder is
taken out and the wick raised above the tube sufii.
cient to cut off the black crusted edge which
should he done with sharp pair of scissors--the
wicl-hoder is then returned to its place, and the
wick should be perfectly even with the top of the
tube-fll the Lamp, replace the cone and button,
and it is ready for use.
OTTO avoid accidents, the Lamp should never
be filled while burning. feb 5-tf
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BOOKS FOR SALE,

bhUVhS EOn SALEs
BY o. Ward s. Son, at their NeU Store on
Penn. Auenue, near Railroad Depot.
"EBSTER'S Octave Dictionary
w SCOTS Observations on the New Testament
Bowers History of the Popes
Miriam, by Rev. j. Todd
Todd's Bible Companion
Common Prayer Book, in various bindings
Robbins Outlines of History
Goodrch's Pictorial History of the U. States
Do do do of France
Parley's Common School History
Anthon's Cesar, Horace, Saust, Cicero, and
Virgil
MItchells Geography for Schools; besides a
variety Of other School Books.
TEMPERANCE VOLUMES,
Embracing number of excellent and popular
productions in the form Of Essays, Tales, &c.
Hymn Books, &C., of the Methodist Churches.
Bibles of all sizes, ard various binding. ;,
Testaments.
ALSO,
All kinds of Stationery, which will be sold at the
lowest prices for cash. april 29-tf
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CO AL! CO A Ii!

NOW is the time Just arrived and now landing
LIN small vessel load 600 tons) of Coal, Gan.
thracite) from Philadelphia. Those in want of a
good article of this kind of fuel will please apply
early, as it would be preferred to deliver it from the
vessel, without slowing it. Apply to the under
signed, at his Lumber and Coal Yard on 7h street,
near Centre Market-where all kinds of Lumber,
with Lime, Cement, and Calcined Plaster may be
had cheap for cash or short credit
JOHN PURDY.
Feb, 2l-tf
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j AM CONSTANTLY RECEIVING
NEW GOODS

j AM CONSTANTLY RECEIVING
NEW GOODS
7 N my line and | have now in store a large stock
i consistihg Of
French and English China Dinner, Tea, and Toi-
let Sets
Beautiful Dessert and Supper Sets
Canton China, pearl, white, blue stono China, an
blue printed and figured Plates
Detached pieces of all kinds
Beautiful Vases Allumet Holders, Casseroles, Com
potiers, Gard Baskets, Fruit Baskets, Cake
Baskets, Cologne Bottles, &C.
Cut and pressed Tumblers, Wines, Champagnes,
Hook, and Claret
Cut, plain, and colored Dccanters
Cut and plain Water Bottles, Finger Bowls, and
Float Bowls
Britannia Coffee and Tea Ware
Castors, Lamps, Candescks, Mugs, Covered Pitch.
erS
Table and Tea Spoons, Covered Urns, Biggins, &c
Solar, Lard, and Oil Lamps, Lamp Glasses and
Wicks
Knives and Forks, Walters, Looking glasses, &c.
Stone Ware at factory prices
A large assortment of common ware, which will
sell very low, wholesale or retail.
G. S. FOWLER, Importer,
Store on 7M-streef, opposite National Latehgencer
CBce. feb 24-3ta6wif
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j. X. HANSON,
H street, First Ward, Washington.

Mrs. j. c. WHITE: Dear Madam,--It affords me
hearfh 1t satisfaction to lay before the public the BEN
eft | received from yeur Compound Sirup of Wild
Cherry and Sarsoparilla | 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 SarsapaTilla. My cough
was SO bad that hardly could go along, and after
taking the first bottle was 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. Redeem, First Ward, Washington.
Lewis Clephane, Tenn. avenue, between 9th and
10th streets.
Refer To
Mrs. Lucinda O'Farre Dove, F street, between
| tn and 18th streets.
Edward Francis King street, Alexandra. ID. c.
Price 81 per bottle, or $40 per dozen. For sale
by j. C-WHITE,, Ninth street,
feb l4-2awly Between ID and E streets.
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TINHE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY
i CLAY, BY Calvin Cotton, .4uthor f"Jtt

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY
j CLAY, BY Calvin Cotton, Author of"Jt,-
mus 7ractS," -Four Years IN Great Britain" DC.
The work consists Of two soumes octave, 5O4 pages
in each, and is embelIished with two engravings.
Its mechanical execution is in the best style Of ele
giant literature. The price Of the work is as follows
In fine muslin binding 81 90
Do do do gilt edge and side 90
In sheep, extra, library style 90
In cali, super extra gilt so
In turkey morocco, super extra gilt so
The publishers would state that booksellers are
furnished with the work only at the subscription
price; and hence all who subscribe when the agent
makes his applications will probably get the work
cheaper than by purchasing from the booksellers.
+. K. FARNHAM, Agent for the Publishers,
Corner Of llth street and Pennsylvania avenue.
april lI-n
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BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT.

BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT
TUST received, by the schooner Columbia, from
j New York.
II packages prime Butter;
IS boxes do Cheese;
3 do Pine Apple do;
l5O Ia l-2 and whole boxes Raisins;
80 drums fresh Smyrna Figs;
do Turkey Raisins Gree from stones;)
2 cases Bordeau Prnes;
Also, on hand:
2 casks Currants;
S cases Citron;
! do preserved Ginger;
Other Preserves and Jellies;
Cranberries in quarter bbls and by measure;
Catsups, Sardines, Olives, Capers;
Anchovies, Curry Powder, BIC. &c;
general assortment of Pickles;
Fresh Salmon, CLANS and Lobsters;
Theoretically sealed do
Fresh Macaron and Vermacilla;
Do Salad Oils, &c, sc;
Which, with his former stock, renders his assort
ment complete, and to which attention is invited
S. HOLMES,
7th street, nearly opposite Patriotic Bank.
Dec 1871
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United States Agency and Notarial Of
fee. eRtahliShed in lR43

EDMUND F. BROWN, attorney and agent for
ia Claimants, Notary Public Illinois Commissioner,
&c., continues to settle all kinds of business with
the several branches of Government, with his
usual promptness, efficiency and fidelity especi-
ally CLAIMS FOX PENSIONS, PATENTS, LANDS, Posr
OFFICE AND OTHER CoNTRAcTs, &c., F street, nsar
l4fh street, Seventeen doors East Of the Treasury De
pGrt'nent, Washington City, ID. C.
III Letters must be post paid
feb 6-1aW6m
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F.,sp Sr.NpARp OF FEMALE BEAUTY

FALSE STANDARD OF FEMALE BEAUTY.
We are so accustomed in the present age to
behold delicate women, that for want of
good models the ideal image which we for
med Of them has been very much changed.
What are the characteristics Of beauty as re-
presented in modern novels? Instead Of a
bright and healthycomplexion, graceful ac-
tivi,y, and youthful vivacty, we hear of a
slender, aerial form, sylph like figure, an
interesting paleness, occasionally relieved
by shade Of carnation, an expressive
countenance gently tinged with melancholy.
But it must be at once perceived, that all
these characteristics are exactly those indi-
cative of delicate health an extremely slen-
der figure, a fitting color, and a languld ex-
preston, afford no very favorable augury
for future mother, or for wife, who may
perhaps be called upon to assist her hus-
band in adversely Yet the imagination Of
mothers as well as daughters is fascinated
by such descriptions they are afraid Of de-
scriptions; they are afraid Of destroying
these interesting charms; and we will meet
with some girls who will not eat for fear
of growing fat, and others who will moi
walk for fear Of enlarging their feet. Can
any thing be more pitiab lie I?
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NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE INSU.
RANCE SOCIETY OF LONDON.
Empowered by act OF Parliament.
Capital f5OO, 900 sterling, }. or 2 800 900

Dollars.
GENERAL AGENT FOR THE UNITED STATES,
]. LEANDER STARR, No. IA Wall st. N. York.
ME rates Of this Society are as low as those OF
J. the American companies and lower than the
scale adopted by many London offices. Loans
granted to the extent of two-thirds the amount OF
premium paid, after the lapse of year.
Persons insured in the United States on the scale
OF participation enjoy the important advantage Of
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 departmentbe-
fore deciding to insure elsewhere.
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.
Gr References of the highest character in the
United States given to applicants If required, as to
the standing wealth, and security of the above in
stitution.
+. l., e. A. THO. SMITH, Agents.
Office on F street, near the Treasury Deparfnt
feb S-tf
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A slight solution Of gum arabic, introdu-
ced into the eye, is said to be an excellent
means Of removing any dust, or other sub
stance that may get into that delicate or
gan.
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SUMMER FASHIONS.
MRS. 8. PARKER will open on Tuesday, May
Ixl 5th, one case Of French Hats for the Sum
mer season. ,say4-Jt
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M UTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM
W PANY OF THE CITY OF NEW
YORK-MORRIS ROBINSON, President. Hav-
ing been appointed agent for tho above named in
stiiution am prepared to receive applications for
insurance life for one more years, or for the
duration Of life. The advantages Of the mutual
principle above the heretofore more usual joint
stock companies are great that it is only neces-
sary to understand the principles Of its operation to
give decided preference to the mutual plan. A
treatise the subject and forms Of application for
insurance be had at my store on 7th street, i'm
mediateIy opposite the National Inelligencer office.
C. S. FOWLER, Agent.
feb 24-3taWtf
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Some mischievous wags one night pulled
down turner's sign, and put it over a
lawyers door, in the morning it read," All
sorts of turning and twisting done here"
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CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL!
CHARLES CALVERT, yR., C.dBNET AND

Nf1ANlsEb CALVERT, JR, C.dBLNET IND
~ CHdR MANUFACTURERS, Corner Of Penn
sytuanss aUe1ss, 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
Inc subscriber thankful for past fayors he has
received, respectfully asks for continuation of the
in the above line
oid furniture repaired and vanished, also taken
in exchange for new. nov CIV c. c.
n G. BEvERIDGE'S CHEAP T.aILORLN1s
". ESI.dBlISHMEJNT, Pennsylvania ape,,,.e, op-
posite Colena's Hotel, Washington citu is prepared
to make up Clothing of every description In the
most modern style and at the shortest notice. and
not surpassed in workmanship by any establishment
in the city. The following prices have been adopt-
ed to suit the times
Making and trimming Goats, best style, Ss SO
Do. do. Pants do . on
Do. do. Vests do. 9s
Making Goats without trimmings OO
Do. Pants do. dc, -O5
Do. Vests do. do. 25
All work warranted to fit in superior style
c. G. b. having practical knowledge, and long
experience in the above profession, will readily ac-
company Gentlemen to select such Cloths in dry
goods stores as they may desire.
Gentlemen's Garments cleaned in very supe-
rior style.
N. B-Gentlemen and children's clothing cut to
order in the most fashionable style and so arranged
that there can be no mistake in making them up.
dec 23-tf
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WIT AND HUMOR.

ssTrue Humor generally looks serious, while every
body laughs about him False Humor is always laugh
ing, whilst every body about him looks serious.o
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A THoUGHT
@, humbly take what God bestows,
And like his own fair flowers,
Look up in sunshine with smile,
And gently bend in showers.
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fDLEASANT and weIl-furnished apart
/ mens may be had at Miss GURLEY's, on G
street, near "A. feb 7EH
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THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE IN
SURANCE COMPANY;

Office No. III, Wall street, New York.
THIS Company continue to insure LIVES ON
i 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 note, payable in one year.
with six per cent interest. subject to assessments
if required by the Company; or it may be paid in
monthly quarterly payments at 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 Wi loan their scrip two-thirds its
amount, it may be applied to the payment of fii-
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 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 $780, 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.
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M HITE'S Compound Sirup of WILD
Wv CHERRY, SarsaparilIA, and other


MEDICINAL PLANTS. The preparer Of the
above Sirup, havirg witnessed for many years its
extraordinary effects in obstinate coughs, and, in
TRUTH in all breast complaints tending to consump-
tion has been induced by many Of those who have
public, under the full conviction that the timely use
of this compound 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 Sarsaparla, prepared by Mrs. ].
Q. White, on 9th street, between ID and E streets.
Her cough was entirely cured by using the above
Sup, and take pleasure in recommending it TO
the public as sure and speedy remedy for coughs,
however violent or long standing.
j. X. HANSON, =
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d. FOR RENT.-The East frame house on
Aiil lot 3, in square reservation C, Maryland ave.
nue., near Sd street. II has stable in the rear and
garden in high state of cultivation. Possession
will be given Immediately. In case the above is not
rented, the two story frame house, occupied by Mrs
Jane Smith, opposite Squire Morsell's Office on
Louisiana avenue, will be for rent, and possession
given Immediately. Apply to
SOLOMON DREW,
may 7-f On the premises.
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LAWS OF THE UNITED ST.aTES-STERE-
OTYPED EDITION.
Published by authority Of Congress.
VOL. 10 SEPARATELY.
rTNHE subscribers will publish at the commences
i ment o. the present session of Congress, about
January |, 1916, "THE LAWS OF THE UNITED
STATES" agreeably to an act of Congress of the
last session, and for the accommodation Of those gen
ttemen mho haze the earlier edition in nine uolunes,
volume ten, containing the laws from the year 1889
to March lS45, 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 Con-
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.
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DIRECTORS.
Rensselaer, Havens, Robert L. Patterson,
Guillaume Merle, Seth Low,
Lewis G. Grover, Charles s. Macknett,
VIM. A. F. Pentz, Thos. B. Segur,
VIM. NJ Simpson, Marcus L. Ward.
Henry McFarlan,
ROBERT L. PATTERSON, President
Benz. G. 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 al and
e streets. Medical examiner. feb eff
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1'HESUBscRIBERke keeps constantly on hand agood
= assortment Of HARDwARE, including hoiio,u
,owe, 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
as any other house in the city.
Jan 3l--H GEO. SAVAGE.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-09-20
Police Intelligence.


Burglary Church-Some scoundreIs last night
burglsriously entered Grace Church. at the head Of
Broadway by breaking through one of the windows and
forcing open the vesty looms, evidently i'll feacch of
plate This, however they were mistaken in for the
silver belonging to the church is invariably removed
after service Tor more secure place OF deposit
Robbery Of Lcckefs Some sneahlng" thief burglari
ously entered room No g. situated in the Granite Build
ing Of Broadway and Chambers street, and
red of therefrom ten twelve gold lockes six eight
gilt lockes, two gold breast pins and GLACIERS diamond
No arrest.
Burgla,y-The dwelling house occupied by Mrs Irv.
ing, No 30 9th Avenue was burglarouslv entered by
some cracksmenn last night in the absence Of the fam
l and turned every article in the house upside down.
whereby they thought it possible to obtain silver
money. They failed however in their search to dis
silver consequently the premises aban.
doned as bad job taking with them their screws" and
dubhs.' No arrest.
Theft of SLIDER Spoons-A negro thief into the
dwelling house occupied by Mr. James coffin. resi-
ding at No 29l Henry street. and stole therefrom Ia
table and tea spoons and made good his escape
Posing Counterfeit Money -Oaicer John Eldrdge, of
the 9th Ward, arrested last night young man by the
counterfeit bill purportng to be the Farmers Bank Of
Troy, Cstharine Wilson, residing at No 2l3 Church
street. under the following circumstances II appears
that Dure about the first Of last June borrowed $25
Of Catharns WILSON, under promise Of returning it again
in few days but failed to do until being dunned for
time he finally paid sher back $25 that is SIS in
good money and the above counterfeit $40. Upon de-
tectng the bad bill and applying to accused for another
he informed her that he received the bill from an ndi
vidua supposing it to be good one, when in fact he
knew the bill to be counterfeit he having received the
same from Mr.. John Adams to whom Caihsrne show
ed it, who at identified the bill to be the same he
gave to Durell, he (DureD well knowing, at the time
he passed it, that the counterfeit Justice
Osborne committed the accused for examination
.4yrestof 10 Cherry.-Oficers Eldrdge and McCorde.
OF the 9th Ward arrested last night the notorious panel
thief 10, Cherry, he being on lay" with his woman,
in Thomas street. evidently the look out to rob some
unsuspecting csuntryman Taken to the station house
and locked up by Capt. Baker for examination