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NEW addition, Of Desirable DRY Good,

-
4 Y 1 have Just opened thirty packages of goods
both staples and fancy all Of which can sell at the
lowest prices. Iname among the many
~ pieces black Alpaca, all qualities
IS do do ealiepes
Black grapes and black love wells
Best black hid gloves
Super black spun silk, alpaca, Cashmere, and
COTTON hose =.
60 pieces white, scarlet and yellow Aannels, very
cheap
"a black wool and fine Thibet shawls
pieces very extra fine bombasns
cartons heavy Terkeni shaws, very cheap
100 pairs twilled blankets
100 do l0-4, la, ia, and ls-4 Whitney
blankets "a
10 pieces Canton banheting
10 do lama plaids, bright coors
50 scarlet Grape scsrfs
bale handsome 6 cloakings
40 heavy net shawls, new style
A black tafieta silks, for manullas
Colored silks, new styles, in great variety
pieces rich black satin ottoman
3 do do shaded watered moussenc
10 do do plaid do
Marceines, of all colors
Irish linens, heavy and undressed
Damask diaper and napkins
5 pieces blue-blaok and black velvet
Purchaser. respectfully invited to an exam
Ination Of the above, which together with every
kind Of goods adapted to the present demand, we
will offer very low. X. ESrEP.
NOV 2-eo2wif
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United states and Foreign Agency
h.. WashtngtO CITY. ID. O. =

TNHE undersigned have associated for the pur
l. pose Of transacting business as general agents
in the city of Washington, ID. c., under the firm
and style of RICHARD s, COKE a. co.
They will attend TO the purchase and sale of rea
estate generally In all paris OF the United States;
To the formation of companies here or in Europe
for the purchase disposal Of lands in all parts OF
the United States;
To the prosecution of claims on the government
Of the United States for lands or money before the
executive departments or Congress;
To the obtaining remission of fines, penalties, and
foreitures for alleged violation Of the revenue or
other laws;
To the settlement of accounts with the State,
Treasury, War, Navy, and Post Office Depart
ments;
To the prosecution of claims before any boards
of commissioners now existing or hereafter to be
provided.
Long experience, and extensive practical knowl-
edge OF business qualify the undersigned to perform
any Of the foregoing descriptions of business which
may be conhded TO their care. An extensive per-
sonal acquaintance with present and former high
officers Of the government, and members of either
house of Congress- renders particular references
necessary.
Letters Of inquiry merely will be answered free
of charge; but in all cases communications address,
ed TO the firm must be post paid.
Charges will be reasonable.
Office Twelfth street. between T. and streets.
RICHARD s. COKE,
ROGER C. WEIGHTMAN,
JAMES PRENTlSS,
WILLIAM A. BRADLEY.
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GLOVES, Combs, Brushes, Perfumery,
~ and Fancy Goods: III. GIBBS has Just
received and opened splendid stock of the above
mentioned articles, including very extensive Sc
lection Of
Beautiful reticules, purses, fancy baskets
Toilet bottles, vases, workboxes, tuck combs,
&c.
Also, variety of ornamental goods, such as
Breastpins, bracelets, ear-hoops, silver combs,
&c.
Together with some elegant fans of entirely new
design. ... =. y
Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets.
Oct. 81
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HARDWARE, cutlery, Guns, &c.-The

HARDWARE, Cutlery, Guns, &c.-Th
IL subscriber has opened his fall supply Of goods
which he offers on accommodating terms, at whole
sale retail To cabinetmakers, carpenters, build
ers, and shopkeepers he will sell as low as they
purchase in Baltimore or elsewhere. His stock con
sists in part of the following:
Single and double-barrel fowling pieces
Single, double, and six-barrel pistols
Rogers's complete sets ivory knives and forks
Buck, bone, cocoa, and ivory do
Pocket knives, scissors, razors
Powder TASKS, shot bags, game bags
Tea trays, waters, shutters, and trays
Shovels and tongs, andirons, and tenders
Hollow ware, sadirons, gridirons
Saddlery hardware
Carpenters and cabinetmaker's tools
Rowland's elliptic springs, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7-plate
Do mill and cross-cut saws
Woodsaws, axes, hatchets
Cut, wrought, and horseshoe nails
Burdens patent horseshoes
With a general assortment Of shelf goods, al
Wholesale and retail.
Also agent for the sale Of Davis's and Minor d
Horizons premium ploughs, moudboards, plough
shares, &c.
E. WHEELER,
Southside of Pennsylvania avenue, near 7th
street, directly opposite Concert Hall.
Oct l6-3taw2w
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WE ARE RECEIVING, from New York

WE ARE RECEIVING, from New York
w our fall supply OF groceries, teas, wines, Ii
quors &c, which will be sold low for cash, or Of
short credit to punctual customers, viz:
so half chests fresh teas
100 bags Java, white, Maricaibo, and Rio coffe
5 hogsheads Cuba molasses
barrels sugar-house strip
20 do crushed and powdered sugar
40 bags white Brazil do
boxes do Havana do
40 whole and half barrels buckwheat
25 bags do
40 kegs Goshen butter
100 boxes do cheese
cases pineapple cheese
5000 pounds Goldfish
40 barrels Nos !, {, and msckereI
1000 gallons bleached winter sperm oil
50 boxes sperm candles
20 do adamantine candles
GO do Jackson's mould candles
100 whole, half, and quarter boxes raisins
10 kegs Malaga grapes
20 drums Smyrna figs
100 fancy boxes prunes
cases Canton preserved ginger
500 pounds Bordeaux almonds
10 bags Pecan and Brazil nuts
500 pounds currants
20 cases capers, olives, walnut, and tomato
10 cases macaroni and vermice
20 baskets salad oil
100 pounds No. nutmegs, so pounds mace
so boxes and tin canisters mustard
20 do ground pepper
25 boxes and kegs ground ginger
20 do chocolate
5 kegs pearl barley
] ccroon indigo
1875 dozen brooms
20 do whisks
IS do painted buckets
40 nests willow baskets
IS do sugar boxes
Is dozen Jute and Alicant mats
so do shoe and scrub brushes
IS do bed cords
20 boxes clothes pins, 80 dozen wash boards
10 dozen barrel covers
SO do bottles and barrels bladder Scotch
snuff
20 boxes fancy soap
10 do CASTLE do
$50 gross velvet corks
10 quarter casks Port wine
10 do Marselcs Madeira wine
10 do Lisbon do
S do sweet Malaga do
10 do pale and dark Otard brandy
20 barrels domestic brandy
30 do old whiskey
30 baskets Champagne, of the celebrated
"Thorn" brand
1OO,O 900 cigars, from low priced to fine quality
MURRAY & SEMMES.
Nov. I2-6teodif
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CANDERSON'S FRANKLIN HOUSE,
- Chestnut street, between Sd and 4th

Philadelphia.-The subscriber having purchased
of the Messrs Sandersons the lease furniture, and
fixtures Of this popular and central hotel desires to
inform his friends and the public that it will be
opened for their reception on the LIST day of July
next having been during the recess, greatly enlarged
thoroughly renovated and furnished. There has
been added a very large and convenient dining
saloon for gentlemen, private ordinary for ladies',
several new parors and commodious chambers,
with other important improvements, which will
greatly conduce to the comfort and convenience of
visitors.
The catering and culinary departments will be ex-
clusivey under the control Of Mr. JAMES Nj.
SANDERSON, whose ability to manage that por-
ton of the establishment, it is well known, is un-
surpassed in this country. The celebrated "Chef
de Cuisine" Peetier is also retained, together with
numerous corps of capable and obligng assistants;
and the undersigned pledges himself that nothing
shall be wanting on his part to make the Franklin"
the me plus ultra of comfort, convenience and good
eating.
July 6-3m DANIEL K. MINOR.
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NOTICE TO MARINERS.

CoLLEcroR's OFpIcE, KEY WEsr,
18th October, 1876.
THE Sand Key and Key West lighthouses
Il were entirely destroyed by the hurricane Of
the llth inst and the floating light at the entrance
ofthe northwest poss, Key West, was driven from
her moorings. Sand Key has disappeared, and no
light will be shown either there or at Whitehead's
Point, Key West, until further notice.
The lght-ship at the Northwest Pass, will be re-
placed by the 25th inst The floating light at Cary's
Fort reef is secure at her moorings
s. r, MALLORY, Collector.
To be published 30 days in the New York Her
aid, Courier and Enquirer and Journal of Commerce.
and send bills to s. R. Mallory, collector, Key
West.
Oct. 30-dIm
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THE LACE STORE.

NEW Goods throughout at the New
YORK Cheap Lace store, between l0tf
and llth streets, Pennsylvania avenue.-BRAeDos
q BROTHER, having sold off all their former stock
at cost ana Just hlled their store with new goods
throughout bought at the New York auctions &c
per cent cheaper than the regular prices they now
invite the attention OF the ladies' and those purchas-
ing TO sell again, TO their unprecedented rich, and
cheap English and French goods, viz:
5oO pieces very rich figured satin ribands for
winter hats
300 pieces very rich plaid do
800 pieces very rich plaid do for chill
drens bonnets
200 pieces very rich plain white, blue straw and
cherry colored ribands
$50 pieces very rich Nos. and brown satin
ribands, for hair plaits
4OO pieces very rich Nos. | !, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and
10 Mantua rbands
Black velvet do
With great assortment Of cap ribands.
FLOWERS
~ boxes fine flowers
10 do American do
III do roseS, all colors
6 do bridal wreaths
100 dozen fine silk rouches
oO do cotton do
as do French, 40 inches lo.g
do feathers, at 50 50, worth "a.
THREAD LACEs AND EDGINGs
carton Of 300 yards English thread lace
l do 300 do French Valenciennes lace
| do 400 do fine English thread edgings
$1,000 worth Of magnificent needle wrought lacss
and edgings, some very wide, for trimming ball and
party dresses, rich and cheap.
We have every style Of lace goods, and, having
purchased them at very low prices, will sell them at
prices that cannot fail TO warrant their sale.
THREAD BoBBIS EDGfNGs
cartons of 5000 yards fine new patterns linen
bobbin edgings.
POCKET AND DRESS HANDKERCHIEF
great variety, from l2i cents to So
MUSLINS
20 pieces colored and white Tarleton muslins
10 do Swiss and book do
NETS
great variety Of new patterns, from s.. cents to
81 so per yard
Also, splendid lot Of gloves, which we warrant
the best
With thousands Of other kinds Of new goods
about ready to be opened which we shall sell at
very small advance.
BRAGDoN & BROTHER,
Successors TO Bragdon & Twombly.
Nov l1-3t
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AND for sale.-I2O acres OF land
IL fronting on the Rockville turnpike, within one
mile Of the Georgetown corporation line, and north
of land of Mr.. John Green, embracing several beau
tful sites for building, well wooded and watered 1t
will be sold together, divided to suit purchasers.
Alec, is acres on the same road being the meet.
ing-house lot, and which will be divided, if neces-
sary, into two parts.
Also, 30 acres of excellent land ad joning Tennay
Town, and Immediately north Of Mrs. Syless farm,
well watered.
The above lands are most convenient TO the mar
kets Of the city and Georgetown, and, in order to
close The sale of them they will be disposed Of at
very reduced prices, and on accommodating terms
Apply either to Richard Smith, to Charles J.
Nourse.
Oct 3-lawtf
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VIRGINIA LAND OFFICE,

VTKUINTA LAND
September 49, 1886.
IN conformity to an act entitled Gan act to re-
L duce into one act the several acts concerning
escheators," passed the 9Th day of January, 1Sl9
do hereby make known to all whom it may con-
Germ, that it appears by certificate of the escheator
of Pendleton county, dated the 9th day of Septem-
ber 1876, and this day received into the land Office,
that by inquest, held the Sd day of September,
1916, tract of land in the county of Pendleton,
reputed to contain fhy-nine acres, of which John
Fritz, late of said county, died seized has been es-
cheated to this Commonwealth.
s. H. PARKER,
Register Land Office.
Oct 1-1aw6w
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LNYE and Ear Professor N.
IL r. SMITH and DR.. COHEN, have estab-
lished at No. TIA Baltimore street, Baltimore, lover
Monsarrat's apothecary store,) an INFIRMARY
for the medical and surgical treatment Of diseases Of The
EYE and EAR; DR.. SMITH giving attention to
the diseases of the eye, and DR.. COHEN to those
of the ear. Attendance at the Infrmary daily from
to O'Clock.
They may be consulted also at their respective
offices; DR.. SMITHS, No. 1913 Lombard street,
and DR.. COHEN'S, No. lis North Charles street.
Oct 2l-dlmif
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r UsBY d DUVALL, Merchant Tail

- OPs, Coleman's Hotel, Pennsylvania avenue,
have just received a choice assortment of French
and English cloths, cassimeres, and vestings, which
they invite their friends and the public to call anG
examine.
Having spared no pains in the selection of our
stock, we fatter ourselves that we shall be able to
furnish clothing and made in the most fashiona-
bic style, as low as goods Of similar quality can
be bought in this or any of the northern cities.
Also on hand, an assortment of fancy articles,
suitable for gentlemen's wear
Oct. l4--3taw3wif ..
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NEW sTATIONERY.-wM. FISCHER,

~ importer, has just received from New York,
by the last arrivals, the most extensive assortment
of stationery to be found in the District and which
is not surpassed by any otner establishment in the
United States. His stock embraces every descrip-
ton of writing-paper that is manufactured; lat inter-
mediate prices of from 81 IS to $50 per Ieam.) Also
sealing-wax, waters, ink, Office tape, taste ink
stands, folders eter-stamps, Rodgers knives, Ter
ry's parchments, gold diamond pointed, and other
metallic pens; quilts, lead pencils states; copy and
cyphering books; mathematical and musical instru
meh.si blank books of every description; gilt and
black-edged cards; letter and note paper envelopes
of every size to MATCH water coors; ivory-surfaced
visiting and play-cards enamelled cards; perfumery;
gold and silver pencil and thimbles card cases.
scissors, chessmen, backgammon board, dominoes;
all the new games, new music, &c. To enumerate
all the articles would occupy more space than the
limits of an advertisement would allow. Therefore
suffice it to say that every article embraced as above
is constantly kept for sale at Staoners' Hall of the
best quality and at the lowest prices.
Nov. B.
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Il UBIN's and other fragrant and favor
IL lite Extracts, Perfumes, a. CA supe-

UBIN's and other fragrant and favor
IL lite Extracts, Perfumes, &c.--A supe-
rior and extensive assortment of the above delight
full accessories to the toilet and handkerchief just
received by J. III. GIBBS, al his Fancy and 0rna-
mental Hair store, where he il constantly receiving
supply Of French and other fancy goods Of the
newest style snd workmanship, in purchasing which
his friends and the public generally will find econo
my united with elegance and taste. His stock COR
sists in part of the following
Combs, brushes, hair oils, &C., in every possible
variety, and of the best French and English man
ufacture.
An assortment of braids, frizettes, eurls, half
wigs, and other descriptions of hair-work, all of the
best make and material
Several dozens of choice extracts for the hand
kerchief
Cologne, lavender water, bay rum, toilet water,
essences, smelling salts "a small of the last
named article, extra superior, Atknson's manufac-
ture.)
Also, handsome selection of unique and ele-
gaHt toilet bottles, china vases, cologne bottles.
Stands, work-boxes, fancy ditto, mirrors.
Work and other baskets, card trays.
Some beautifully finished card cases, playing
cards.
Rosewood and other boxes of French extracts,
&c.
Also, a tasteful collection of cameo and other
breasipins, bracelets, clasps, and various orna-
ments. 4-.s
Together with splendid assortment Of the latest
style Of retcules, purses &c, which cannot be
passed IN the city of Washington.
j. III. GIBBS would also direct the attention Of
the public to his stock of Paris kid gloves the very
best manufacture and most fashionable colors To-
gether with a few boxes of assorted plain French
satin rbands, superior quality, and other fancy
goods too numerous to particularize, but which the
ladies' and public generally respectfully solicited
to call and purchase.
NJ B. Orders for har-work executed at the short
notice and In tho hest noaaihla
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10Th SITS.
Nov H-3uf
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THE sTATEsMAN's MANUAL.-Th

Il addresses and messages of the Presidents Of
the United States, inaugural, annual, and special,
from 1889 to 1886; with q memoir of each of the
presidents, and history Of their administrations,
combined with other important documents and sta
nsucal information; giving also copous analytical
index Of subjects greatly increasing Che facility Of
immediate reference; and including an account Of
the transactions Of Congress at every session since
the year 1889 vols, octave. Compiled from
ofhcial sources by Edwin Williams, Just publish
co and this day received for sale by 20
Sep 20 +. TAYLOR.
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Look for the baltimore Cash store!
TLOTHs, CASSlMEREs, AND VEST

LOOK IOr the baltlMOfc Cdbn otorot
TLOTHs, CASSlMERES,A AND VEST
~ ings.-We arc, as usual, having made up "a
order all descriptions Of gentemen's outer garments
We call the attention OF purchasers TO our very ex-
tensiye assortment of cloths, eassimeres and vest
lngs, part of which we have imported for our own
sales; .... . .'.
10 pieces black, blue, invisible green, and other
eolored cloths, at from ~ 10 "a SO
10 pieces superhne French black cloth
5 do Bioey e. Sons French black cloth,
two pieces of which are very superior
2 do Bonean black cloth, very superior
20 do fancy cassimeres, at the low price of
IS 10 81
81 l2I to- so
10 do plain and ribbed black cassimeres, 81
tosl so
3 do finest finish black doe-skin do
10 do Cashmere vesting, some very rich and
beautiful
S do Cashmere vesting, very extraordinary
and beautiful
5 do best black satin, for vesting
do rich fancy velvet vesting
Also,
10 dozen single and double-breasted under,
wrappers
do super merino do do
2 do best silk shirts
20 do do black and colorrd kid
I'D do do white do
20 do merino and other kinds of gloves
20 do merino, lambswool, and cotton hall
hose
so pieces silk pocket hdkfs
10 dozen linen cambria hdkfs
100 cotton and gingham umbrellas
so best silk do
With many other articles in the gentlemen's way,
10 which we call the attention of purchasers.
PITTMAN & PHILLIPS.
Oct. 20-iff
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or. CHARLES HoTEL.-My friend. in

CT. CHARLES HoTEL.-My friends in
~ the temperance cause having Of late called
public attention to the superiority of the st
Charles" over other hotels, have found il necee-
sary to enlarge and reorganze the restaurant depart
ment Having made extensive arrangements for
an abundant and constant supply of superior oys-
tiers, game, terrapin, &c. l have engaged an expe-
rienced cook and two walters exclusively for this
branch of my business and secured the services ofan
additional bar-keeper. Grateful for past fayors,
hope, with this new arrangement, to meet the wants
Of my patrons, and merit a continuance.
N. B. Having leased the entire upper part of the
hotel, consisting OF thirty TO forty rooms, pre-
pared to receive transient permanent boarders by
the day, week, month, or year. The ordinary table
will be supplied with the best the market Chords. A
limited number Of persons will be taken for "meals
only" at very low prices.
C. J. MAC LELLAN.
st. Charles Hotel, Oct. 5th
Oct go I'm
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GOLD PENS, Of the finest quality and finish,
" very superior in these respects to most OF those
that have heretofore been brought to this market.
A small supply Of the above, put up in silver
cases for the pocket, with ever-pointed pencils at
tsshed are offered for sale IA small lot only at
50 25 each, to close a consgnment-the price being
one which cannot be adhered to.
Sept. +. TAYLOR.
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nEMoCRATIC REVIEW for septem-

II ber.--CoNTENTs The Tariff, its history and
influence Imaginary Commonwealth; American
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Published monthly for g per annum, payable in
advance. Apply to f. TAYLOR, Bookseller,
Washington, who will have the work regularly
forwarded, strongly enveloped, to any part Of the
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WANTED to hire q colored woman as
w housemafd, IN snnan family. She must
come well recommended for honesty and GOOD con-
duct, and the usual requisites for service OF that
kind Catholic would be preferred. Inquire Of
MIR. Fischer, at Statoners' Hall. Sept. 2s-6
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HARTwELL's WASHINGTON HOUSE

Chestnut street ADORE seventh, nfrt door 10 The Masonic
Hall, Philadelphia.
THIS hotel has been greatly enlarged and refur-
l. nlshed, and the proprietor has spared no means
to insure to his vsiters every comfort and conven-
fence. The dining saloon for gentlemen, as well as
the private ordinary for ladies, large and con-
venient The parlors and chambers are capacious,
and fitted up in the most modern style. This house
being in central position the proprietor solicits
continuance of public favor pledging himself that no
effort on his part shall be spared to secure them
every luxury the city affords.
N. B. A bath house is attached to the hotel,
where warm and cold baths can be had at any
hour.
Oct. 10
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HUNTNeroN, Ind, June 81, 1876.

DR.. SMITH:
DEAR SIR: am most out Of your "Indian Vege-
table sugar-coated pills." and find them selling so
fast that think you had better send me two gross
Immediately. They give such general satisfaction
that people come at least twenty miles for them;
and as it is generally known am agent for them,
would be very sorry to get out.
Yours respectfully,
SAML. MOORE g. co.
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- RY.-Etymological Encyclopedia Of Techni-
cal Terms and Phrases used in the Arts and Sci
ences, vol, bound 37l cents, published at 75;)
frances Dictionary of the Arts and Sciences | vol,
with eleven hundred engravings, London, 1886;
Reid on the Theory and Practice of Ventilation,
vol, London, many engravngs; Wyman's Practi-
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Nov 3 - F. TAYLOR.