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NHAUNCEY WARRINER has recently added
~ to his facilities for manufacturing parts Of
Watches that may be required, by instruments for
that purpose; and having obtained knowledge Of
Watch Repairing by practice in Boston, New York,
Philadelphia and elsewhere, will be able to attend 10
whatever may be offered in this department Of me-
chanics
Chronometer, Duplex, Lever, Lepinc, and Re-
peating Watches, accurately repaired; also, Common
Watches and Mantel and Eght-day Clocks put in
order, north side Pennsylvania avenue, between
Four-and-a-half and SIKH streets, the corner Of
the alley east OF Colemnn's Hotel, sign Of the
Watch with Guard Key and Chain and Models rep
resenrng the exterior Of sefregistering Meteorolo
gical Observatory.
The above location is III part occupied by STE
PHEN EDDY, who deals in the American manu-
featured Patent improved Perifoca Spectacle Lens,
an instrument evidently destined to supersede all
other aid to the human vision; judging from testi-
monias Of their superior properties other lens,
it will only be necessary to refer 10 observation and
facts to establish for them far higher character for
usefulness than has hitherto been attained by the
efforts of art and science.
$. Eddy also deals in Jewey, fine Watches, Sill
yer Ware, Browns and other Gold Pens.
The public respectfully invited to CALL particu
larry those afflicted with defective sight;.-nothing
desirable as its preservation and improvements
little attention in the selection OF glasses will accom-
plish the one, in some instance both. II is highly
important TO see clearly.
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STEVENS .G EMMONS,
(Late Fish d Co.
HatferS-BrOWn'S Hotel.

WINTER STYLES. We would an
wv nounce to members OF Congress and strangers
arriving in the city, that shelves are now filled
with beautiful stock OF beaver and moleskin Hats,
manufactured with unusual degree OF care, and
which, in point Of fabric and style, will challeagc
all competition. We wouls direct especial attention
to the style and mode Of shaping the brms Of our hats
by which we appropriateness to the size and
features OF the wearer.
Those members of Congress having their sizes re-
gstered with us by sending their orders, will be fur
nished at their quarters.
WARDROBE ARTICLES.
In this department we have our usual iuil supply Of
wardrobe toilet and fancy goods of the best qualities
We solicit an inspection OF our stock, feeling conf
dent in being able to offer great inducements to pur-
chasers.
MI II SIEVENS e. EMMQNS.
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Magnetic Telegraph.

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timorc and Washington U. S. Line Of Telegraph,
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It is hoped the public will sustain the reduced
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eral the object being to test fully the capacity of
the Government line Of Telegraph.
By order of the Superintendent,
ALFRED VAIL, Assist. Supt
Washington Tel. Office,
IN Cd story City Post Office.
HARTFORD AND NEW HAVEN
STE.A.IB OAT AND R.aILR DAD LINE.
From Peck Slip East River, New York. II,
Tit .Neac Haven
TIME steamer Traveller, Capt. Bowers, will leave
l. every morning. Sundays excepted, at o'clk.
Returning, will leave New Haven at II o'clock
p. M .l a@ TX
Railroad cars will leave New Haven on the arri-
val Of the above boat conveying passengers to Hart
IOIu, SpFlnRneu anu NOTtHampLOu anu lHteTmeQk-
ate places. Also to Boston, arriving at the latter
place at about o'clock same evening.
The steamer Ne,o York, Capt. Peck, viii leave
New York every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon
at o'clock, ard Saturday afternoon at 8 o'clock.
Returning. a boat will leave New Haven every
evening at II o'clock.
NIB. Freight will not be received for the day
boat after 6 o'clock p. m. I.zr
FOR HARTFORD, DIRECT!
The steamer Ne,O Champion, Capt Lefevre, will
leave every Monday, Wednesday and Friday after
noon, at o'clock. " as,
The steamer Globe, Capt Roath, will leave every
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoon, at
O'Clock.
For further information enquire Of J. Saxton. liz
South street G. w. Coriies 2s3 Pearl street. or at
No. 8 Battery place Cup stairs) New York.
/ may &c If
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g Some things can be done as areH as Others
SUPERIOR SODA WATER.

TN c. FARQUHAR & CO., corner of 18th
/. street and New York avenue, are now pre-
pared to furnish the public the above delicious bev.
erage, with full assortment Of Syrup, carefully
prepared by themselves.
Their apparatus is entirely new, and constructed
on the latest and most approved principle.
They fiatter themselves that their Soda Water is
equal il not superior to any III the city, and invite
the public 10 call and Judge for themselves.
Soda Fountains filled TO order at the shortest no.
tice. sa.~..a
may22 dim
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nHAuNCEY WARRlNEl, has recent,

1 Nt1hUNCh1 w ARhlNElI mas recently
" added to his facilities for manufacturing parts o
Watches that may be required by instruments for that
purpose and having obtained knowledge of WATCH
REPAIRING, by practice in Boston, New York, Phila.
dephia, and elsewhere, will be able to attend to what
ever may be offered in this department of mechanics
Chronometer, Duplex, Lever, Lepine, and Repeat
ing Watches, accurately repaired also, Common
Patches and Mantle and Eight day Clocks put in
order, north side Of Pennsylvania avenue, between
-Four and-a-half and Sixth streets, the OF
the alley east OF Coemans Hotel, sign of the latch,
with Guard-Key and Chain, and Models representing
the exterior OF sefregstering Meteorological OBJ
servatory. dec 25-1tt
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NEW CARVING
ESTABLISHMENT.

VNTILLIAM SPEARING, having commenced
Wv business in the above line Immediately in
front Of Coleman's Hotel, respectfully informs the
citizens Of Washington and its vicinity, that he man
ufactures Looking Glass and Picture Frames, Plain
and Ornamental Cornices, as well as every other
kind Of work in his line Of business. William Spear
ings charges for all work done at his establishment
will be quite reasonable: he respectfully solic,s
share Of the public patronage.
n. B. Old Frames regilt. may IA If
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LOCAL AGENTS
FOR THE

NANIDN. All WlEIGfo
Jacob Merritt, Cabell G.. II.
P. II. McCullorh, do do n
70 Fl. s. Farrow, Brenlsville, Va.
/. ID, Elwood, Middletpwn, Conn.
n Our friends abroad who are wiling to act as
the Local Agents ofths National Wig will please
send us their names and posttowns without delay.
or Whoever will send US the money for Eve sub
scrbers TO the Weekly National Wing (prce ~
per annum) tor one year, shall receive copy gra-
fis. n ft,. ##~f 4#@A III H&
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The. Tar WEEKLY .National Wing will be
mailed 10 subscribers at So per annum, pay
able always in advance. Any person sending
the money for five copies Of the tri-aoeekiy
National Wing, will be entitled 10 one copy
gratls. l.st.i as 81 81 l4 be-
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REGULAR PACKETS.
LINE OF PACKETS BETWEEN
PHIL AND LIVERPOOL
,ssh xsSN ,Ssh ,Fsh al

xsA AsA MsA AsA xaA
Two sail from Philadelphia the 25th Of every
i month, and from Liverpool the 18th Of every
month.
FROM PHILADELPHIA TO LIVERPOOL .
Thos. p. Cope, Capt
III. h Micrckcn Feb. 25 June 70 Oct. 20
sara,k, mew) Capt
+. Turley Mar 25 July 20 Nov. 20
S.lSq,lehaap,a, Capt
4. Turley April 25 Ang. IS Dec. %
Wyoming, (new) Capt.
j. w Miercken May rs Sept 25 Jan. rs
FROM LIVERPOOL TO PHILADELPHIA.
Snra,k, (new) Capt.
h. Turlcy Jan. II May IL Sept IL
S,iSqtehaIpia, Capt. -ra
A. Turley Feb. - June 10 Oct. IL
Hyonins, tnew) Capt.
j. W. Mierckcn Mar. ~ July IL Nov. IL
Thss p. Core, Capt !.
II. \. MiercRen April II Aug. II Dec. 70.
These are frst-class Philadelphia built Ships,
having cpacious and elegant cabins, and combn-
ing every quality TO render them safe and expedi-
tons conveyances. They abundantly supplied
with stores Of the best kind, and sail punctually,
taking advantage Of the tow and ice-boats on the
Delaware.
Passage to Liverpool. $40; to Philadelphia EGO,
without wines.
H. & A. COPE & CO., Philadelphia.
BROWN, SHIPLEY & CO.. Liverpool.
TNARTH EN- WARE, CHINA, g. GLASS,
~ Fhos. Pursell has just imported, per ships Lib
erty and Ohio, from Liverpool, and other sources,
eighty -four packages Of the above articles, amongs,
which are .
French, English, India, Bluestone, W. G. and
Ironstone dinner dessert, tea, coffee, and toilet
sets a1.g
Rich gold band white and figured China Tea sets
OF pieces detached
Cut and plain hall lamps
Solar, side, Liverpool and stand lamps and wicks
Lamp glasses, girandoles, Sc
Ivory handle and other knives and forks in sets o
fifty one pairs or separate
Real silver and imitation table, tea and dessert
spoons
Plated and German silver casters
Brass and plated candlesticks
Plated cake baskets, walters, in sets detached
English and American tea and coffee sets
Coffee higgins and ur1is
Looking glasses, shovel and tongs, SIC. ,,,..a
All Of which will be sold wholesale and retail al
very low prices for cash
First quality stone and Britannia ware at the fac
tory prices
An extensive and good assortment Of common ware
| suitable for retail groceries
The subscriber solicits call from his friends ant
the public generally, at his store, opposite Brown
Hotel Penn. Avenue, assuring them that he is deter
mined to sell as cheap the very cheapest for cash.
TElOS PURSEI4L..
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WE are receiving from New York our full
w supply Of Groceries, Teas, Wines, Liquors,
Sc, which will be sold low for cash. or short Gre
dit, to punctual customers, viz:
DO chests Gunpowder, Imperial, Young Hyson, and
Black Teas, which will be sold low by the box
so bags Java, Laguyra, Rio, s. st Domingo Coffee
% whole and half barrels Buckwheat
Is bags Buckwheat
20 boxes Colgate's Starch
25 whole and half bbls Nos. l, 2 and Mackerel
\ quintals Goldfish
rs boxes Scotch Herrings, large size
10 dozen Nos and 2 Alicante Mats
35 kegs superior Goshen Butter
30 do do Glades do
50 boxes Sperm Candles
20 nests -four and painted Pals
80 dozen Brooms
do Whisks
10 nests Market Baskets
3 bales Almonds
30 whole and half boxes Raisins
10 boxes VermicelIi and Macaroni
S cases Canton Ginger
1000 pounds Loaf crushed, and puverized Sugars
5 barrels Steam Syrup
10 boxes Capers and Olives
5 do, Ctron and Jellies .
do Mushroom and Walnut Catsup
10 baskets Salad Oil
500 gallons winter-strained and Lard Oil
10000 Cigars Of our own importation
SIMNS g. SON.
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DENTAL SURGERY:

DENTAL SURGERY:
IT PARMELE, firm Of Dodge and Pannele,
Ia. Surgical, Operative, and Mechanical DEN
list, may be seen professionally from a. m. to s
p m, at his Office, where he has been located for the
last three years. OrFicE and RESIDENCE Penn
avenue, between 9th and 10Th sts
april l4-4m
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superior Madeira Wine, sc

Superior Madeira Wine, sc
flames FITZGERALD respectfully invites
ID Members of Congress, citizens and others, who
may desire to have superior Madeira Wine, fine
Cognac Brandy, and other 6rst.rate spurious liquors
to call at his Confectionery and Fruit Store on the
north side Of Pennsy lvania avenue-next door Il
the United States Hotel.
James Fitzgerald keeps constantly for sale thu
very best wine, liquors, fruit and confectionery art
ices, which can be procured at the most respectable
houses in the country. His Madeira Wine was
imported by himsrlfin 1910, and cannot be excel
led at any wine or liquor store in this city. His
Brandy, Holland Gin, and old Monongahela whis-
Ky, are Of the very Rrst quality. Call, taste, and
Judge for yourselves.
CT The Fine Brown Stout, and good Phiadel
phia Ale constantly on hand.
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PAINT AND OIL STORE.
0nn kegs pure White Lead
oOO 100 gals. Iinsecd Oil
$50 boxes Window Glass.
Paint Of all shades mixed and prepared for use.
A constant supply Of LAMPS, PINE OIL,
Wicks and Glasses.
Pure Sperm Lard, and Solar Oils, for sale on
the lowe terms for cash.
o. WHITTLESEY, r..
may 10 tf G. street, TodIs Buildings.
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PUBLISHERS NOTICES.
Mr.. G.. L. Gillchrest,
SOLE SUBSCRIPTION AGENT

TIsIlE NATION AL WlalIG9
= Issisos prepared to serve the WING in any part
Of washington. Georgetown, and Alexandria, I'M.
rneiistey sffsr the hour of publication, which Is .
o'clock 10 die afternoon OF every day Sundays ex-
cspted.) Persons desiring the Wing may leave
their names and residence, either with Mr.. 1ii-
chrest personally the Office Of the paper corner OF
the Avenue aud Second street, at K. FARNHAMS
Book Store, or at s. HOLMES Grocery Slorc on
7th between d. aud Louisiana Avenue.
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FOR BALTIMORE.

Ax-4I THE commodious steamer CoLUN-
IRA, Captain Geo. Guyther, having
resumed her regular trips, will leave Rleys wharf,
in Washington, at 6, and Alexandra at o'clock,
in the morning of Wednesday, the 25tn inst, and
OF every succeeding Wednesday, for Baltimore; and,
returning, will leave Commerce street wharf, in
that city, for the District of Columbia at 4 O'Clock
in the afternoon of every Saturday taking eff and
landing passengers and light freight at all the usual
landings on the Potomac river.
Freights will be taken at low rates and without
any charge for wharfage at Baltimore.
VIM. GUNToN, President.
HANDBILLS, &C.
Neatly prntpd at Tho Of6 % ~ tha Mo- yHyh;..
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LANES WILLIAMS u SON, would re-
d spectfully inform their friends and the public
in general, that they have now hand at their new
WARE ROOMS, on 7,h street, opposite the Office
OF the National Inteligencer, general assortment
of SPLENDID FURNITURE, embracing in
part f
Italian marble top Centre Tables
Egyptian do do 3. S, Y
| Fancy dressing Bureaus, marble top I
/ Do do do mahogany
Mahogany spring seat Sofas, latest style
II DO do Divans
Do do Rockers 4
Do nurse do -t
Do high-post Bedsteads ,
Do French do
Do dining Tables
Also, q lot of Common Furniture such as plain
mahogany Bureaus, cherry and pine Tables, Cribs,
Cradles, Bedsteads, plain and fancy cane and wood
seat Chairs.
All Of which they will sell at such prices will
suit the times, for cash, to punctua customers.
Having in their employ experienced workmen,
they prepared to manufacture at the shortest no
tice Furniture of every description.
NIB. Those who have old Furniture which they
wish to exchange for new, are respectfully invited
to give him call.
may22 lw3w
YNHE UNDERSIGNED having examined a set
Il of Cochran's Maps Of Sacred Geography,
submitted to their inspection BY Mr.. VIM Robert
Nunroe, take pleasure in certifying that, in their
judgment, they cannot fail to be greatly useful to
Sabbath Schools, and highly interesting as well as
useful in families. They would therefore highly
recommend them to the favorable notice of all Sab
bath Schools and others. sa3
.dlrandria, July 18th, 1916.
s soo o sIsfe. Pastors NJ. f. Church 4
John Mccormick, Supt M. F. S. School.
Elias Harrison, Pastor lst Pres Church.
James Mckenzie, Supt. t" S. School
John s Reese, Pastor M P. Church.
Thomas Mccormick, Supt, :" s. School.
NJ. s. Eliason, Principal Female Boarding
School.
Washington city.
N. J. B. Morgan, Pastor, Foundry Congrega-
ton. 'I.~ r..
j. w. French, Rector Prot. f. Church.
Geo. w. Samson, Pastor f street Baptist
Church
Septmus Tustin, Chaplain u. 8 Senate /"
VIM. ii. Mlburn, Chaplain House Reps.
Almira II Lincoln Phelps, Principle ofPatapsco
Female Institute.
w. b. Edwards Preacher in charge Charles St
VI. f. Church, Baltimore, Nd
w. Robert Monroe has submitted to our inspec-
ton set Of Cochran's Maps of Sacred Geography.
and we have determined to use them in theis Insll-
tuition.
CALEB 8. HALLOWELL & BRO
Alexandria Boarding School, 7th month 2sth, 46.
w. r. MONROE, SO, Fayette st. Baltimore,
is the principal agent south of N. Y.
march l3-:ft
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Folks admission, of lauing granted the pas

Folks admission Of hauing granted the pass.
..When orders were issued TO the Conhman-
der of our Naval forces in the Gull, on the 18Th
day Of May last, only two days after the exis-
tence Of The war had been recognized by Con
press, to place The coast Of Mexico under
blockade, he scas directed not to obst,ict the pas
saoe of Santa Aalna to .Merico should he return.
Poles Annual yiessaseto Congress, Dec. 46
Ii remains TO be seen whether his return may
not vet prove favorable to pacific adjustment
of existing difficulties.-Ibid.
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"AID AND COM FOR I )"
TO THE ENEMY.

ssl, POLK'S PASS TO SANTA ANNA.
The Commander oil our Naval forces in the
Gulf is hereby directed not to obstruet the pas
sage Of Gen. ANTONIO LoPEz DE SANTA ANNA
and suite 10 Mexico should he desire 10 return
thither. JAMES Il. POLh.
MAY Is, 1916.
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: ANOTHER WONDERFUL CURE!


Last August year, caught violent cold, III
consequence Of getting wet in shower OF rain
A circumstance SO common gave me no immediate
concern supposing that should soon get rid Of H.
On the contrary, however, daily grew worse; a
violent cough set in, then pain in my breast and
between my shoulders. now suffered great OPP
preston from the great secretion Of puruent mat
ter in my lungs. became greatly alarmed; and
my friends considered my situation extremely
critical, the more SO as loss of appetite, hectic
fever, and night sweats rendered me as weak as
child, and at night the sweat literally poured off
me ! This was my condition when commenced
using {" Thomson's Compound Syrup Of Tar and
Wood Naphtha.' Iprocured one bottle, and ex-
perenced so much benefit that resolved to con-
tinue it. II is now six months since Leased using
the medicine and the cure remains perfect. l
firmly believe this medicine is far superior to
every other remedy for Consumption Of the Lungs.
]. j. CHAMBERLAIN, No. 8, Carbcrry street.
Affirmed and subscribed this 9th day of April,
1896 before me.
JOHN SWIFT, Mayor of Philadelphia.
rs This invaluable remedy is prepared only
by Angney & Dickinson, Successor Of 8. Z.
Thomson) Philadelphia.
Sold also by Charles Stott, Washington, b.
, Rush Roberts, corner Baltimore and Hanover
streets, Baltimore; Duval & Purcell, Richmond,
Virginia Price so cents, or six bottles, ~ So
SS Avoid all pretended limitations.
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FLOOR OIL CLOTHS.
sPARKMAN g. KELSEY.

SPARKMAN g. KELSEY,
No. 2s5 Broadpdy, opposite Ste,carts. N. York.
OFFER AT WHOLESALE OR RETAIL A
" very large assortment of FLooR Orr CLOTHS
in every variety Of quality and style. Their pa.
terms surpass any other in the Market in richness
Of coloring and beauty Of design, and the original
drawings have heen secured by Letters Patent, to
prevent other dealers or manufacturers from copy
ing the same. The following comprises our present
style OF patterns:
Orientals Grecian cross
Tapestry scrolls, Antique marble
Gothic pavements Gothic octagon do
Marble tile Arahesque do
Egyptian marble Mosaic do
Italian do Persian patterns
Dove and white do Bouquet do
New Trinity pattern Tresselated do
Rich gothic do Queen of the May,
Vine do Drab ard chintz scroll
Ruby and chintz do &c. &C. &C.
N. B.--2000 yards ON STocK with borders, very
heavy goods, SUPERIOR but old patterns, selling at
low rates.
CARPETENTS.
choice assortment of Tapestry Brussels, Three
Ply and Ingram
CARPETINGS,
Of entirely new patterns, selected expressly for city
retail trade.
May l4-tf
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gJ-1en lines or less make square: payment al
| ways in advance. Advertisements ordered in only
once twice week, will be charged SO cents for
the first insertion, and 37a for each subsequent
| insertion.
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Travelling Agents Wanted
FOR THE

80 stE ss FOR THE
h.s NATIONAL Wll1Go
apply at this office either by letter or in person
The most satisfactory testimonials required. Com
pensation liberal.
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AVENUE OPPOSITE THE DEPOT,
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