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.NEW MILITARY WORK.

d. APPLETON & Co., 200 Broadway, New
York, have lately published in fine s,yle-Ele.
ments Of Military Ar and Science; course Of Ia
struction nstrategy Forfca.ions, Tactics Of Bat.
Ties, &c. embracing the duties Of Staff Infantry,
Cavalry, Artillery, and Engineers. Adapted to the
use Of Volunteers and Militia. By H. Wager Hal
leck, A. M, Lieut.. Of Engineers U. 3. Army. !
vo'. limo. illustrated. Price 81 so.
For those who take pleasure In studying the art
Of war, and especially for those whose profession is
that Of arms. this must prove q valuable work
The author appears to be perfectly we'll informed in
military tactics and has illustrated his instructions
by various drawings and plans which make them
selves understood. The various means Of national
defence are minutely set forth-the position and
character Of the Notifications on Northern from
tier especially, accurately described, and the du-
ties and organization of each arm Of the national de-
ence-infantry, cavalry. artillery, and engineers
described with much precision. Indeed. no pains
seem to have been spared TO make an authentic and
instructive book."-Commercia Advertiser.
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OCEAN STEAM NAVIGATION co.
U. S Mail Line to Cowes and Southampton. and

OCEAN STEAM NAVIGATION co.
u. S Mail Line TO Co,oes and Southampton, and
Bremen.
AS& The splendid new steamship WASHING
Ss1sAR TON, 1850 tons hurthen, Frederic Hewitt,
commander, will start from New York on the LIST Of
June next, carrying the U. 3. Mail.
She will touch at Cowes and Southampton to land
passengers and freight, and deliver the mails for
England, France, and Belgium, and will then pro-
coed TO Bremerhaven. Returning, will leave Bre-
merhaven the 25th Of June. 81.
The Washington is built in the strongest manner,
with view to being converted into ship of war,
and subject at any time to inspection by officers APP
pointed by the President both during and after con-
struction.
She has two engines of 1000 horse power each,
and accommodations for lao first class, and A se-
cond class passengers.
Passage from New York to Southampton or to
Bremen, first class, 100; second class, $50.
Passage from Bremen and Southampton to New
York, first class, $50; second class, $50.
She will carry about 800 tons freight, which will
be charged according to the nature of the goods Of
fesing. All letters must pass through the Post Office
Parcels for which bills of lading will be signed, will
be charged S. each.
For Freight or Passage, apply at the Office Of the
Ocean Steam Navigation Company, ~ William st.
corner Of w all street. New York.
f. Mills, General Agent.
Agents at Southampton, DAY, CRosKEY. g. Ross.
do at Bremen, CA. HEINEKES & Go.
do at Havre, WILLIAM lsKLIS.
The second Steamer of this line is in due course
Of construction, and will be in readiness in the ensu
ing fail, may l4-f
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RESTORATIVE FRANCHISE.
CONSU SUMPTION.


r OUIS FONTAIN, jr., partner of the firm Of
| Fsntain & Son, Chemists and Prescription
ists to the Royal University, Paris has established
at Washington city, d. c., depot for the sale Of
the above celebrated compound, at VIM Adams
Bookstore, No. 3. Elliotts Buildings Pennsylvania
Avenue, near Jackson Hall, which they offer
to the American public a sure antidote for Con-
sumption in its cpanced as well as incpient stages
Acting directly upon the LUNGS, and arresting
their decay, it not only soothes and qliets at
the distress and pain attendant upon this hereto
fore regarded fatal disease but restores the lungs
and their sympathsing organs, to natural aud heal
thy action. Accompanying each package are gen.
eral instructions and directions ranslated for its
use adapted to all cases, and if strictly followed
will not fail in every instance-ifthe lungs are
not wholly cpnsumed--of restoring to health
which may be permanently secured by future care
and avoiding too much exposure to atmospheric
changes. LOUIS FONTAIN.
Price, eight Francs.
IPFor the information of persons residing in
the interior; any part Of the govenment--he would
state that the remedy is prepared and imported di-
rect from their Laboratorie, Paris, and that the
same can be transported through mail as he is ad-
vised by officers Of the Post Office Department to
any post Office in the country, at the same charge
as for double letter. Any persons, therefore,
residing distant from this city, who may wish to
avail themselves of the remedy, can do so by adj
dressing him through the mail, post paid. Two
dollars accompanying an order, will enttIe per-
son to one whole and one third package.
LOUIS FONTAIN.
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PEOPLES LINE OF STEAM
BOATS FOR ALBANY.
Dailu. S,n,da,s ercepted.

Daily. Sundays excepted.
Through direct-at o'clock p. m.-from the pier
between Courtlandt and Liberty streets, New
York. ;
Steamboat Isaac Neaoton, Capt. VIM
II. Peck, will leave on Monday, We'd
nesday, and Friday evenings, ut s
o'clock.
Steamboat Hendrix Hudson. Capt. r. G. Crut-
tenden, will leave on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sat
urday evenings, at 6 o'clock.
At o'clock p. M. landing at intermediate places.
From the foot of Barclay street, New York.
Steamboat South america, Capt. Thomas N.
Huse, will leave on Monday, Wednesday, Friday,
and Sunday afternoons, at s o'clock.
Steamboat North america, Capt. r. H. Furey,
will leave on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday af-
ternoons. at s o'clock.
The above boats will at all times arrive in Albany
in ample time for the morning cars for the Fast and
West.
Freight taken at moderate rates. and none taken
after l-2 o'clock p. m.
All persons are forbid trusting any Of the boats
Of this Line without written order from the cap
tains or agents.
For passage or freight apply on board, or to P.
&. Shultz, at the Office on the wharf.
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THE ILLUSTRATED WALTON AND
COTTON


COTTON
In one vol. limo, wi h four fine engravings on
on steel, and numerous engravings on wood.
WALTON AND COTTON'S COMPLETE
ANGI. r,
FIRST AMERICAN EDITION..
Collated with the various Englsh editions, and con.
tanning additional notes and Biographical Pre-
face by the American Author.
Two parts, limo, 6a4 cents each, or one volume
cloth, 81 60.
81 have been great follower Of fishing myself,
and in its cheerful solitude have passed some Of the
hsppiest hours of sufficiently happy fe."Paley's
Natural Theology.
al: has been made extremely valuable to fisher
men, but it is worth far to every body for its
charming literature. christian Inquirer.
SIT breathes the very spirit Of innocence, purity,
and simplicity of heart; there are many choice old
verses interspersed in it; it would sweeten mans
temper at any time to read il; il would Chrisanize
every discordsnt angry passion pray make yourself
acquainted with it."-Chares Lamb in letter to
Coleridge.
ats simplicity, its sweetness, its natural grace
and happy intsrmixture Of grave strains with the
precepts Of angling, have rendered this book deserv-
eddy opuar."-Haam's Literature Of Europe.
"Thst well known work has an extreme simpli-
city, and an extreme interest arising out of its very
simplicity. In the description of fishing tackle you
perceive the piety and humanity Of the authors
mind. His is the best pastoral in the Language, not
excepting Pope's or ps."-Hazlitt, in paper
ofthe Round Table.
Published and for sale by
WILEY & PUTNAM, l6l Broadway.
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WHO WANTS A LOT OF GROUND

WHO WANTS A LOT OF GROUND
w AT A CHEAP PRICE THE subscriber
has divided his farm and laid off tract of about 40
acres into lots of from one, two, four and six acres
each, which he will sell at low prices and on easy
terms. SO that it may be within tho means Of any
person to purchase one, and thereby to secure TO
himself and family homestead. These lots are
handsomely situated in very healthy location, on
public road, about ] ! miles from the Navy Yard
Bridge. on the east side Of the Anacostia river.
The soil is well suited for garden purposes or the
cultivation of fruit trees and several excellent springs
Of water are near to them. There is also sufficient
wood each of the lots enclose them and timber
in abundance be had in the neighbornood to
erect any building at very low price.
Those wishing to purchase, will do well to apply
soon, as they can have choice of location. &c.
Also, for sale, one-story log DWELLING
HOUSE, with as much land as may be desired, ad-
joining the above lots very handsomely situated and
with small expense could be converted into a
dwelling for two small families.
For further particulars apply to
G. A. SAGE,
Near the Good Hope Tavern, d. G.
July 2l-tf
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STAPLE DRY GOODS.
july 81 At

THE SUBSCRIBERS offer for sale on liberal
| terms most extensive assortment of Staple
Dry Goods suitable for steamboats, hotels and private
families to which the attention of purchasers is re-
specially solici,ed-most Of tho goods have been
manufactured TO order and are warranted 10 be in
every respect represented. The following can
be recommended with confidence, special pains hav-
ing been taken in their selections, viz:
Linen Shee,ing from A to l24 wide Of SUPER
Tor fabric and bleach.
Berth and Cradle Blankets also 9-4, 1914, ll-4,
White and colored Quilts and Counterpanes all
sizes and qualities.
Pillow Linen--4-4 and Ga, with immediate
widths.
Damask Table Cloths and Napkins from low
priced to costly-s,ye and quality Of Napkins to
match the Cloths.
Damask Table Linen, from Ga to I0-4, extra
finish and extra stout.
Toweng in every variety-Huck, Diaper, &c.
Plain and plaid Glass TowelIing
"A Damask Towels, rich figures full sizo
English printed Baizes, Stair Baizes Stair Linen
Linen -four covering, worsted and cotton and en-
bossed cloth Table Covers, English and French
Chintzes, bro. Hollands French Linen Drapery
Muslns, Muslin Curtains, white and brown Linen
and Buff Holland for window shades French painted
Shades
The above goods together with the largest and
best selected stock of materials for Curtains and Fur
nilure Covering to be found in this country arc
offered wholesale and retail prices worthy the notice
ofbuyers.
The special attention Of Ship owners, Steamboat
companies and Hotel propr;etors 10 desired. Every
article in our line will be furnished at bare COM
mission on the importation cost. Blankets AID
Quilts will be manufactured if desired, either in this
country or Europe with name interviewer in white
or colored letters
PATTON e. CO.,
July Stiff % John street N Y
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DR. "a. Van Zandt,s Health Restora-

nR. C. A. Van Zandt's Health RestOra-
~ tive Pills is medicine which not only cures
but prevents disease, capable Of great results, and
equally calculated to be safely used for apparently
small ones. We all know how dreadful and dan.
gerous seated bilious disorder is, and we are also
well aware Of the seeming insignfcance Of its frat
warnings or incipiency. The individual suffering
from slight pains in his chest, back, or stomach or
from occasional nausea dull headache extreme ner.
vousness, seepessness, triing prevarication of ap
petite, and other dsagreeable vsitatons SO common.
ly and foolishy looked upon as unimportant may
not know that these symptoms, treated so contemp.
tuousy, are the consequences Of diseased state of
the liver, which If not remeded, will lead either 10
speedy death or long train Of unbearabe iIls which
are known by the following names Hypochondria,
mania, dizziness, slow levers, epilepsy, asthma
dropsy, rheumatism, chlorasis, convulsions, nausea
nervousness, crapms, govt peurisy jaundice, irrta
bilty, and violence, Dyspepsia Mysteries scurvy, foul
stomach, dry coughs, glanduar affections, colds, lin
gering sore threats, various disorganizaons of the
great intestine, structures and spasmodc complaints
internally, eruptions shortness Of breath, heartburn
neuralgia vital inflammation fa,ulence, gastric f.
vers, &c.
Sometimes, too, there ensues an irregular action
Of the heart Take these pills and suffer no more.
WYATT & KETCHUM,
l2l Fulton St, ". Y, General Agents and sold
by CHARLES STOTT,
april 24-6mo.
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REGULAR MAIL LINE


BETWEEN BOSTON AND NJ YORK.
BY the fast and splendid steamers Rhode Island and
Oregon.
UrHour Of leaving New York changed to p M
THE steamers Rhode Island, Capt. Potter, and
i Oregon, Capt. Thaysr, will run throughout the
season, in connection with the Stanington and Pro-
whence and Boston and Providence railroads. leav.
ing New York daily, Sundays excepted, from pier
No. |, North River. at o'clock p. m. or upon the
arrival Of the mail train from Boston.
These steamers are unsurpassed in speed, splen-
dor and comfort, having each Of them 60 large com.
modiohs private state and berths for 500 per-
sons, besides large private rooms for families, and
parlors
These steamers ere Offered by the most expert.
enced men, and will shorten the passage between
New York and Boston from one and half to two
hours, thereby arriving in ample time for all the
lines from Boston, north and esst.
The Orseon win leave New York Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday.
Leave Stonington Monday, Wednesday and FIJI
day.
The Rhode Island will leave New York Monday,
Wednesday and Friday.
Leave stoninston Tuesday, Thursday and sstur.
day.
N.B.-Passengers on the arrival Of the steamers
at Stonington proceed Immediately in the splendid
railroad cars to Providence and Boston without any
delay; and baggage master accompanies each
train through 70 Boston, TO take charge Of the bag
gage.
For passage, bsrths, state rooms, or freight app-
cation may be made to the agents on the wharf, and
At the Office No. 10 Battery place, New York.
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SHANNONDALE SPRINGS,
Near Charleston, Jefferson CO., Va.
il. AREII pROpRIEToR

). y. hbELL, PROPRIETOR.
r HAVE LEASED for a term Of years this de-
i lightfnl WATERING PLACE, and will have
it open for the reception Of company on the LIST Of
June. The proprietor pledges himself that nothing
shall be spared on his part, of those in his en-
ploy, to render the time Of his visters agreeable.
His fare, &c. shall be second to that Of no ether
watering place in Virginia. His bar will be fur
nshed with the best Of liquors of every kind and,
in fact it will be the proprietors determination to
render this Of the most pleasant and delightful
summer retreats in Virginia. The virtues Of the
water have been fully tested in cases of rheums-
tism, dropsy, or dyspepsia, and persons afflicted
with either of those diseases will find great relief
from the bathing, &C. The proprietor has fine
coach and team, which will meet passengers daily
at Charlestown, The arrival Of the cars to convey
them to and from the Springs.
Terms: SO for the first wesk, SO thereafter; 81
so per day.
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FRESH GROCERIES.

THE SUBSCRIBER is now receiving al
i additional supply Of groceries comprising
Freesh Teas, Coffee Of various kinds
New Orleans, Porto Rico, and st. Croix sugars
Do do do molassei
Sugar house strip and molasses
Fresh spices, ground and unground
Sperm, adamantine, and mould candles
Tomato sauce, catsups, anchovies, &c.
Sardines and Curry powders
Sarsaparila sirup, fancy soap
Military shaving soap, &c.
Orange county butter
100 sugar cured hams
100 superior shoulders
A large supply Of cigars and tobacco
To which he invites attention s. HOLMES,
june l9-d3w 7th street.
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CONFECTIONERY, ICE CREAM,
SODA WATER, DC. &c.

AIRS. M. A. CAMPBELL would respectfully
wi inform the ladies and gentlemen Of Washing
ton. and visitors to the metropolis that she has 10.
ken the house formerly occupied BY Mr. Barnes, on
pennsvivsnia avenue, between I'd and Sd streets.
wess Of the Depot, where she will ct all time: be
prepared to wait upon those who may give her their
patronage.
Ladies' and gentlemen visiting the Capitol grounds
will find this establishment convenient and plea
mt resort; while no expense or pains will be
SHARED to make the Ice Cream and Soda Water Sc
ooud TO none in the city.
An the Iuxuries usually found In confsctionary
Constantly keps. Call and see.
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Washington Branch.
MORNING LINE at 6 liz O'Clock.
FOR ALBANY AND TROY,

a n Landing At Caldwe's, West Point
~ Newburg, Hampton, Poughkeepsie,
Hyde Park, Rhinebeck, U. Red Hook
Bristol, CatskilI, Hudson, Coxsackie, and Kinder
hook. Fare reduced. Breakfast and dinner on
board the boat.
The steamboat Niagara, Capt. H. L. Kellogg,
will leave the steamboat pier, foot Of Barclay st..
on Tuesday, Thursdsy, and Saturday, at hslfpast
o'clock, returning on opposite days.
For freight or passage apply on board, or to F.
B. Hall, at the office on the wharf,
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TIME UNDERSIGNED having examined 4 se,
= Of Cochran's Maps Of Sacred Geography,
submitted to their inspection by Mr.. VIM. Robert
11unrce tsts pleasure in certifying that. in their
judgment, they cannot fail to be greatly useful 70
Sabbath Schools, and highly interesting ,s we'll Z,
ussgui Ia families. They would therefore highly
recommend them to the favorable notice Of . San
bssh Schoob and others.
.AiArandJia, July 18th, 1896.
s. s0I y ,s Sisi., Pastors NJ. F.. Church.
John Mccormick, supt NJ. F.. 8. School
Elias Harrison, Pastor LIST Pres Church
James Mckenzie, Supt. s. School
Johns Reese, Pastor M P. Church.
Thomas Mccormick, Supt s. School
~. 8. Eliason, Principal Female Boarding
School.
Warrington City.
N. J. B. Morgan, Pastor, Foundry Congrega
ton.
J.W. French, Rector Prot. F. Church.
Geo. w. Samson, Pastor street Bapts.
Church.
septimus Tustin, Chaplain u Senate
VIM. H. Milburn, Chaplain House Reps.
Almira h: Lincoln Phelps, Principle ofPstspsco
Female Institute.
w. B. Edwards, Preacher in charge Charles st.
" = Church, Baltimore, Nd.
W. Robert Monroe has submitted to our inspec.
u0n ses Of Cochran's Maps Of Sacred Geography,
mo We nave determined to use them in theis Insts
SALEB 9. HALLOwELL & BRO.
m, > nosidiny School, 7th month 18th, 46
n moNhoE, &C, Fsye,ts NJ Baltimore
march l3-.ft '0u'n o. ~.
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" Some things can be done as scen as Others. y
SUPERIOR SODA WATER.

TN c. FARQUHAR 4 CO., corner Of 18th
street and New York avenue, are now pre-
pared to furnish the public the above delicious bev-
eraRe with full assortment Of Syrup, carefully
prepared by themselves.
Their apparatus il entirely new, and constructed
on the latest and most approved principle.
They fatter themselves that their Soda Water is
equal If not superior. to any In the city. and invite
the public TO call and judge for themselves.
Soda Fountains filled 10 order st the shortest no
tice.
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NEW
MINERAL WATER,
M IAN FACTOR

CORNER OF GREEN AND OLIVE STREETS,
GEORGETOWN, d. C..
TINE SUBSCRIBER having commenced the
i manufacture Of MINERAL WATER, takes the
liberty to inform his friends and the public in gene
ral that he is now prepared to supply them regular
every day with this delightful beverage by leaving
their orders at Mr. John Buthmann's Wine store,
Pennsylvania avenue, between "A and 9th streets
Washington or at his residence.
The water used is taken from spring on the pre-
misses Of the Subscriber well known to the physicians
and the Lublc for yeldinghe best and purest water
either in Washington or Georgetown.
The utmost care will be paid in manufacturing,
the Mineral Water and the public can rely upon re-
ceiving pure and superior article.
The subscriber takes pleasure to call the attention
of the public to the annexed certificate.
GEoRsErowN, June l6, ls47.
We, the undersigned, physicians, have, at the in.
vitaton Of Mr.. ]. Rother, carefully examined his
Mineral Water Establishment, and take pleasure in
pronouncing entire satisfaction with his superior
and neat arrangements.
The apparatus and bottling machine annexed, Is
production Of the latest american invention, 10
constructed to ensure full and perfect saturation
Of gas TO a degree therefore, unknown to us.
The water used for its manufacture is pure and
wholesome, and the care taken in the procesSs us
we'll the cleanliness pcrvading the whole estab h.
ment meets with our entire appreciation, and induces
US TO recommend it to the public, very superior
and healthy article.
J. A. RICHIE, NJ. D.
GRAFTON TYLER, M. d.
H. MAGRUDER, M. D.
J. RILEY, M. d.
CHAs. H. CRAGIN, M. d.
BENZ. s. BoHRER, M. d.
J. M. THOMAS, NJ. D.
THos. MILLER, M. d.
t. B. J. FRYE, NJ. D.
july IT At J. RoTHER.
Proprietor.
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INSIDE VENITIy4.V UIyWDOW
BLINDS.
WILLIAM NOEL

Dealer and Manufacturer Of Inside Veniiian Win.
dow Blinds, south side Penn. nv. between 9th
and 10th streets, Washingt n.
BLINDS Of all sizes and styles fur, he'd to order.
ID Split Blinds, plain ana painted, of all sizes.
Brass fixtures and trimmings furnished.
Linen and transparent Curtains put up in the
best style.
Fire-screens and wide paper for curtains, very
cheap.
All work done on reasonable terms and with
promptness.
N. B. Old Blinds repaired and reprinted.
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NIGHT LINE.
FOR ALBANY AND TROY DIRECT.

FOR ALBANY AND TROY DIRECT.
From the foot Of Court!andt street, New York.
Passengers taking this boat will arrive in time to
take the morning train of cars from Troy west to
Buffalo, and north to Saratoga and Lake George
The low-pressure steamboat Empire, Captain
B. Macy, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
at o'clock p. m.
The low-pressure steamboat Columbia, Captain
w. Upper, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fri
days, at 6 o'clock, pm.
No freight taken after 8 o'clock. .M
For passage or freight apply on board, or at the
Office on the wharf.
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superior Madeira Wine, &c
July Stiff

- Members Of Congress, citizens and Others who
may desire to have superior Madeira Wine, fine
Cosnac Brandy, and other rst-rate spurious liquors,
to call at bis Confectionery and Fruit Store on the
north side Of Pennsylvania avenue--next door to
the United States Hotel.
James Fitzgerald keeps constantly for sale the
very best wine, liquors. fruit and confectionery art
cles, which can be procured the most respectable
houses in the country. His Madeira Wine was
imported by himselfin 1910, and cannot be excel
led at any wine or liquor store in this city. His
Brandy, Holland Gin, and old MonongaheIa whis-
Ky, are Of the very first quality. Call, taste. and
judge for yourselves.
CT The Fine Brown Stout, and good PhiIadel-
phis Ale constantly on hand.