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THE MARRIED WOMAN'S PRIVATE
MEDlItAI. COMPANION

DY Dr.. A. NJ. Maurceau. Professor of Diseases Of
- Women. Sd edition, lSmo, PIP. $50; price ST.
Is, 900 SOLD ~ THREE MONTHS.
The great demand for this most important work (Of
which thousands sod) has compelled the issue Of
another edition. II Is intended especially for the
known to them particularly. Here every femnle can
discover the causes, symptoms, and the most efficient
remedies and most certain modes of cure, In every
complaint to which her sex is subject.
Il Is important question to the married. why IL is
that behold many married females sckiy, debili-
tated and Frustrated also the causes and whether
they are susceptible of remedy. They will here find
medical and physiological science, which meet this
question.
This work Is destined to be In the hands OF every
wife and mother who has regard for her own health
and welfare, as well Us that Of her husband.
Tho revelations contained in its pages have already
proved blessing 10 thousands.
To those yet unmarried but contemplating marriage,
perhaps hestatng TO the proprety Of mourning
the responsibilities attendant upon IL, the importance
pages, so intimately involving their future happiness
cannot be appreciated.
Copies tciu be sent By mail free of postage
On tho receipt of one dollar, the "maned Woman's
Private Medical Companion" will be sent free of post
age any part Of the United States. All letters
be addressed (post pad) to Dr. a. NJ. Maureeau, Box
1924 New York city. Publishing Office No. l2S, Lii
berty street, New York. For sale at No. 3, Ledger
Buildings, Sd street, below Chestnut, Philadelphia
Baltimore, WIN. TAYLOR, 4 and Jarvis Build
ings.
Sole agent for Washington d. c., WM. ADAMS, 3
doors from a street, Pennsylvania Avenue.
CHAs. F. FISHER, sole agent for Richmond, Va,
Exchange Bookstore, under Exchange Hotel, doors
from the Post Once. Dec 2o-d3m
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ARRIVED, w.t.
schr. Marietta Burr, Dearborn Ne" io'A'
sundries. co.u.r Pbila.
Scbr Amphibious, Maddox, Ph'la; n,;,,
Scbr. Catharine Amanda, Ogden, fn"a'
Schr. Jos. P. Potts, Arran's. Pnila' BOSTON
Schr. F. ]. Brognard, Pennington, p
Schr. Gen. Worth, Smith, bai>n nrto,L
schr. Mary Adeline. Lra' So1,l DIX
S S.Sr A Riddick, Dunbar North Carolina
''''' 49, SAILED,
!, Brig John Kendall, sIoreI, Not.olS
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF INTEREST
1n Real ESlate.

l.
PURSUANT to the acquisitions az "a decree of the SUI
perior Court of Chancery, for the Richmond Cir
cult, pronounced the 18th day Of February ls45 in
the Of Sheppard, Waller & Quares and another
against Richard Ellysons administrator and Others and
John Whitiock Jr against Richard Eilyson admins
traitor and others, shall as commissioner appointed by
said decree proceed 10 sell on MONDAY, the lp,h
day Of January, ls4S upon the PREMISES public auc-
tion 10 the highest bidder for cash. the portion and
terest certain Tract Of Land referred To in the said
decree, which had been therefore allotted 10 Sarah Ann
Eilyson widow of Richard Ei:yson, deceased Is her
dover therein by former decree pronounced In said
causes. The said Tract of Land is one whereof Richard
Ellyson died possessed. and lies IN the lower end
the county Of llenrco in the Fork o; Four Mile Creek
and Baley's Run, and on the River Load 10 Charles
City Court House. The portion waich Lad been assign
ed the said Sarah Ann ElysGn oS her dover in said
Tract, Is ten acres rood and thirty percLes Of
high land, including the House, and ihrte ucres
rOUds and sixteen peChes Of marsh land. and Fay be
fully by reference To plat and survey filed in the
record OF said GAUGES III the Clerks Office If the said
Superior Court OF Chancey for the Richmond Circuit
This dover interest OF said Sarah Ann E!Iyso will
the subject of the present sale.
The sae will take place a; - O'Clock, NJ, the day
above named. II, however, the weather should he in
clement on that day, twill take place the fair
day. p. d. JONES.
Dec. 9-c&dtds
SALE OF SLAVES IN THE COUNTY OF
HANOVER.
WILL be sold for cash. ut the Tavern of WIN. -
w Ware, in the county of Hanover, on THURS
three -four Likely Women and Children, and one
likely young Negro Man, about twenty years old.
WIN. T. n. POLLARD
Administrator of E. T. Melton, deceased.
JNO. GIBSON,
Executor of John Mileston, ceased
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NEGRO HIRING.

NEINO IIIEINJ.
TNHOMAS II. TALlhFERRO ctfrrs his services
l. again To his friends and the public generally in
Hiring out Negroes for the ensuing year. He takes this
method Of informing those who wish 10 employ him,
that it would be advisable To inform, him as early as
they can, that he may have an opportunity of getting
good homes. He pledges himself that every cxer,ion
shall be used to obtain good prices and good homes
and hopes that an experience uf many will enttle
him TO a share Of patronage
lie will also continue to General Agent for the
Renting out Of Houses, Collecting Claims, &C., and
pledges himself To spare eycrliuns render entire
satisfaction To all who may favor him with their bust
ness
Oice-Corner Of Wall ard franklin streets.
RichniOnd Nov lsi7-rtf
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DILL PAPERI-We have all qualities Of
d Foolscap paper, ruled 10 various patterns,
for bills. J. w. RANDOLPd SCO.
Dec. Is.
QUITTING MACHINE.-Hovey's celebra.
" led Straw Culler, for sale by
Nov. % WILLIAM PALMER.
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Form Of a Powcr Jar Voting by Prory.

Know ALL MEN Dr THESE PREsEsTs, That
and Proxy for aud in - name and behalf, to vote nj
any election Of Director Directors of the Bank OF
Virginia: And, furthermore, tn represent - at all
meetings OF the Stockholders Of said Bank, and in -
name aud behalf TO vote respecting the enacting,
psang or amending such Bylaws, Ordinances Re.
gulaliOns may be deemed necessary and conve
Tor the government aud agcmcnt of the said Bank
n fully as might could We're - personally
present.
Witness - hand and seal this - day Of -,
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THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER.

lion 10 any lands within Ibe Limits Of lhe iown-
ships and parts of townships above enumerated,
is required 10 esta bsh the sd me 10 the satisfaction
of the Register and Receiver OF The prope! Land
Office, and make payment therefor as saOm as
practicable after seeing Ibis notice. ard before the
day appointed for the commencement OF The pub
lie sale OF The lands embracing he tact claimed,
otherwise such claim will be loElered.
RICHARD NJ. YOUNG,
Cnmnissloncn nj Lie Gs,L1aL LanM OHce
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES.

Commissioner Of Tic Gs'erat Land Office.
Ocr. 23-wl0w
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rTNHE Law School of the College of New Jersey will be
opened for the reception of students on Thursday the
building designed for the library and has just
been erected The professors the Hon. Joseph c. Horn
blower late chief Justice Of the supreme court OF New Jer
sew and James s. Green and Richard s. Field esqrs, oil
Princeton.
The object the institution is provide ample
of legal instruction for gentlemen designed Tor the bar IN
branches of public and constitutional law, equity
and law together with such instruction in the e
gal jurisprudence OF particular States as occasion may re-
qure.
Instruction will be given by of recations, exam
nations lectures and the preparation OF legal forms and
1t Is also proposed to establish moot court
in which questions of law will be discussed by students APP
pointed for that purpose and opinions delivered by one OF
The professors.
The course of studies is so arranged be completed
three years. the students will be divided into classes
according their proficiency but, generally speaking,
student will lie at liberty join OF the classes
pursue such branches of study as he may select
ponding sessions of the coegethe first beginning
six weeks the last Wednesday in June and ending in
nineteen weeks, the week before Chrstmasthe second
beginning weeks after the close OF the hrs anu ending
in twenty-one weeks the last Wednesday in June.
No examination is required Tor admission but every stu
dent is expected produce testimonials OF good mora
The $50 session, To be paid IN adj
vance for which sum- and without any additional charge
students will have the of textbooks and OF the law and
college brares,and will also be permitted 70 attend the
college chanel and lectures of the professors OF the col
ege Good board be had in Princeton OF Its vicinity
for from So to S3 per week . :,
All students who have pursued their studies IN the law
school for two years, win be entitled upon the recomnen
daon of the law faculty. to the degree OF bachelor oil laws
But il they have already been admitted 10 the bar they
viii be entitled such degree after pursuing their sudie
for year.
All applications for admission and communication
touching law school, may be made James b Green
Richard 5 Field, OF Princeton. -
The Introductory lecture will be delivered by the lion
Joseph G.. Honblower, Thursday, tho 18th inst.
PRrSoEroy. August i3--lawtn
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THE LITERARY WORLD
n gazfffef0r.9ufhOrs, Readers, and Publishers.

-. EDITED BY G. y. HOFFMAN,.
ZACH NUMBER OF THIS ELEGANT WEEKLY en-
IL braces twenty four quaro pages in handsome form,
convenient Tor binding is devoted principally critical
views OF new publications. with Interesting and entertain
ing extracts notices of the of historical and
literary societies. with general correspondence matters
relating to educaon art, and erature and Judcious
econs from fore journals of whatever is in science
and letters together with weekly list OF new books pub
ished in this country and abroad prepared in the fullest
Price SO per annum.
Published weekly by OsgoodN Co., 1876 Nassau ST., N. Y
subscriptions received by
Aug 13-d3m WIN O. FORCE.
CANvASSERS WANTED, apply to WIN O. FORCE,
Or OSGOGD " CO., New York The most liberal terms
will be
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PROPOSALS. conveying the malls OF tho United
provided soh Of June, 1884, The following
rotes will be received the contract office of the Post
January s' n
the month"; in the hereafter specified, to wit
Key Discayne Miami Jupiter inlet, Indian river.
Magui,o inlet Smyrna .n st. AuFSsnne and fsinn%na to
No 1851 From. Key West, BY Saraoto, Tampa Bay,
Cedar Keys ST Marks, APaachicola. ST. Joseph and ST.
Andrews Bay to Pensacola, 6oo, miles and back once
month.
Proposals for extending this service from Pensacola
Proposals will be received for carrying the muils
abovenamed routes twice month and proposals emit
may desire proposals portions Of said routes
will be considered and proposals for carrying said mails
by land such portions Of said routes in Florida which
Bids should set forth the mode of conveyance the time
OF the steamboats, or vessels with sufficient pnr,cuary 10
enable the decision be made the advice ofhe proper
officers of the naval Service whether the
not convertible into ships-oEwar.
NOTES.
Each proposal should be accompanied by guaranty,
signed by more ponsble persons, In the following
manner, viz:
The undersigned guaranty that ifhis
Sy e Posass1 an oS
lion prior to the first day Of March next, with good and
THIS should be by the eeriioa,s Of post
are men of properly able make good their guaranty
The proposal should be sent 70 the department. sealed,
addressed 10 the First Assistant Postmaster General
For the prohibition OF bids resulting from combinations
and and conditions which the contract Is to be
made, see the last annual advertisement.
Bidders notified that ageealy to the provisions OF
of Congress Of 81 March, l5l5 preference Is be
given those proposals (beng acceptable in other
pec) which shall stpuaie to deliver the steashps
ships to be provided for carrying said mails the United
States to their proper officer, demand made, for the
purpose Of being converted into vessel vessesofwar
For the manner in which the transfer 10 the government
to be made and other particulars bdders esrfed
the advertisement OF foreign mals the 2st Of April
1871.
G. JOHNSON.
Postmaster General
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT, Nov. 8, l8H.
Nov N-lnNIW
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A Farm for Sale.

TINE subscriber, wishing decline farming, will sell his
i farm situated mile northeast of the Capitol,
tanning l05 The Improvements consist Of house
containing III rooms servants house adjoining, with
rooms "a good bank barn. brick dairy smokehouse, and
crib There 80 ofwood land well set with
thriving timber; 1000 fruit trees nearly all bearing The
land is good condition. has been highly lined. 1t is not
deemed necessary give further description, as those
wishing purchase will view said property previous to
purchasing Terms accommodating. The stock will be
sold with The farm, if wanted
Dec. 8-3teod* GEORGE OYSTER.
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THE IDENTICAL PRINTING PRESS which DR.
Il Benjamin franklin worked while apprentice in
London is offered for sale.
1t is in the United States Patent Office at Washing
ton, where wasdeposed its arrival from London IN
1912.
Public Institutions, societies, individuals who may
wish possess this valuable and interesting relic, will
please address the Hon. EDMUND BURKE, Commission
JOHN b. MURRAY,
Nov 22-2awT IL, Old Slip, New York
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II EEPS constantly on hand lare OF superior
IN clothing, ready made Citizens, Members of Congress,
and gentlemen visiting the city, who may wish TO purchase
are respectfully invited TO call before they buy Clothing
also made TO order at short notice.
Furnishing goods, comprising large assortment OF the
best quality for gentemch's wear.
One price only. Terms cash.
Dec. 3-3tawlmf
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- For SALE OR RENT, that large, commodous,
E;J and we'll finished brick dwelling, situated on the
Ax side of 9Th street, between G and ii, the
Patent Office. This dwelling is three stories high and
sss OF twelve rooms including the basement and kitchen
The parlors the first and second floors handsomely
finished with mantes Of Italian and Egyptian marble The
furnished with mantepiece Of Egyptian marble In the
yard there is large csern, capable OF holding four thou
bahhouse the premises, and extensive coal and wood
cellar in front, under the pavement which connects
with the basement The dwelling has many other
convenences such requisite for large and gem
teel family, for which the house is well adapted,
Inqurers who wish to view the premises may call at
the residence of the subscriber door the advertised
dwelling. at his marble yard and rooms on street,
the Union office. THOMAS BERRY.
Mo- def
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PATENT OFFICE. Dec 7, lS47.
NJ the petition of Mary Ann Mead, ndmlnIstrntrIx

Nv the petition OF Mary Ann Mead, Administrative
Of The of James Mead late Of the county OF Dear
o in the State of Indiana, deceased, praying for the
nSon OF patent granted to James Mead and W. Pier
1n, executors Of Wys Pierson, deceased, for "machne
cutting lab, for years from the expiration OF
a patent which takes place the 3lst day of December,
A1
Is ordered that the said petition be heard at the Patent
ce on the fourth Monday in December, at IL O'Clock,
any they have why said petition ought be granted
ordered also, That this notice be published in the Union
|u rationale Demokrat, Washington; Pennsylvanan,
Philadelphia Post Boston; Gazette, Portsmouth,, N. H.;
|aesnnn, Columbus, O Enquirer Cincinnati and Sen.
|ne, Indianapolis Ia, week for three weeks pre-
Gus TO the fourth Monday of December
EDMUND BURKE,
Commissioner of Patents.
T. , Editors Of the aboye-named papers will please copy,
send their bills ia du plcaie the Patent Office with
|'Per containing the Iotice. e. b.
Dec 1-w3y
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TINE undersigned, their dry goods store between
very respectfully call your their extensive
and splendid stock of cloths cdsere and vestings, from
which they will have made up order, day two's
notice. coats coaks pants, and vests, the neatest and
fashionable style, and prices that will compare
with the cheapest houses north of this
Their assortment this time being unusually large of the
styles and best material and having been principal
ly bought auction, they believe gentlemen in want Of
this wear least twenty-five per cent by calling
on them.
Handsome fits in all guaranteed, our 4" taors"
second TO in the District Give us call.
BARNES ~ MITCHELL,
Between 9Th and 9th Streets Pennsylvania avenue.
Dec S-4taw3wif
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NEW WINE STORE, No. IS CHESTNUT STREET.
PHILADELPHIA.
JAMES BAiE, late otthe firm oil Gowen, Jacobs, 20 CO..
respectfully announces hat he has Ited up the No
50 Chestnut street, few doors below Third street, and
door above Congress Hall Hotel, north side, ms Wine
Store where he will keep weselected stock of the most
approved varieties OF wines, hrendies queurs London
brown stout Scotch ale, and the finest brands of choice
cigafs, Sc.
Private gentlemen, hotekeepers and others in the
try, invited to cali and examine hisstock. Sept
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DANCING ACADEMY.

MIR. f. c. Liable has the honor inform the ladies'
ltl and gentlemen of Washington and Georgetown that
his dancing academy will reopen Tuesday, November
Of tnon Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from
D. m to p. m. for young ladies' from to p. m. for
Young masters.
~ b. Those ladies and gentlemen who feel DESTROYS
receive instruction Georgetown will please leave the
names at his residence in Washington.
Dot l5-2aw3m
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OFFICIAL Documents Of the Last War, complete
" I'm one volumc.-The official letters of the military
and naval officers of the United States during the war
with Great Britain in 1872 'l3 IA, and 49, together with
executive messages, reports of committees of Con.
gres proclamations orders, dispatches &c both Ameri
and British treaty of peace, Mc and other documents
bearing on the subject; com piled in 1923
few COPIES all that remain the whole edition. for
sale by f. TAYLOR.
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National Eating House

d EOPENED-This old and welknown establishment
IL has been thoroughly renewed and modezed, regard
less of cost in its every department and is ready for
the better accommodation of the public.
public collation. will be served (gratis) tomorrow
Saturday, from ii o'clock ofwhc patrons
public respectfully invited to call and partake.
Nov. 10 w. WALKER.
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VI ing establishment, 9th street, Colemans HOTEL
JOHN II. GIBBS particularly invites the attention
members of Congress and the public generally to the
above establishment where neither trouble expense has
been spared render it the best of the kind in the
try
He has hand extensive assortment of toilet and
wardrobe articles in the selection OF which he has made
his peculiar study oSnite taste fashion, and elegance
Gentlemen wishing all that is desirable in the
above business will do well visit this establishment
N. B.. private room for fitting wigs and toupees
Dec, lO-Sit*
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TMPORTANTt to housekeepers and persons farnlshing.
ket, up stairs and complete assortment of goods
such
Furniture, beds, and mattresses
China, glass, and crockery
Hardware and cutlery
Plated ware, Abata and Britannia
Brushes and brooms, wooden ware and baskets
Looking glasses lamps and girandoles
And variety OF fancy goods
We can furnish honses con- pete in two days notice, and
AT unusually low prices BOTELER IL McGREGOR.
FOR RENT, commodious and wel-furnished house, in
the neghborhood of the City Hall, containing six cham
bers paors, dningroom, and kitchen. Inquire OF
B. II MEG.
Dec l--eod4wif
Ocean Ste am Navigation Company.
United Sfetes mail line between NeW York and Bremen,
via Southampton
NROM the beginning of the ensuing year the
l. this company will sail regularly month, fol-
lows
From Ne,c York.
The Washington, Captain J.. Johnson the 10Th Janu-
The Hermann Captain E. Cabtree, ON the Doth Febru-
AIRY.
From Bremen.
The Washington on the 18th February.
The Hermann the 18th March
From Southampton for Nec York.
The Washington or the 10Th February
The Hermann the 10Th March.
Passage from New York to Southampton Bremen $3.50
DO from Southampton Bremen to New York $3.50
For freight or passage, apply to-
Ocean Steam Navigation Company, Nec York; G. A.
William Isen, Hare.
Dec eff
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In CHANcERY SOMERSET Court,
November term 1871.
IOIIN Turner NnrY De Obi 10

Il ~. Vt I''"y F1rieH OeHHfs'-I nc o
ls SUIT is to procure decree for sale of certain
han In common with the defendant The bill states thar
certain Marcelus Jones and certain Joseph Dennis
Nantcoke Point, in said county; that the said John
ner has purchased the interest and estate of the said
aceus Jones IN snid lands that the said Joseph Dennis
IN departed ihis lie, leaving the said Mary Ellen Dennis
only child and heir at law; that the said Mary Ellen
enns resides in the city OF Norfolk, in the State of vr-
na aud beyond the jurisdiction Of this court that the
"a lands are difficult incapable of divisions and TINT
we interest and advantage of the complainant and oil
defendant that the said lands should be sold Ii is
[reupon adudged and ordered that the complainant by
using copy OF this order be inserted in
per published in the city OF Washington in each
successive weeks before the Both day of January next
notice to the said absent defendant of the object and
issuance OF this bill, and her be and appear in this
@ IN person or by solicitor, before the ID day
WIm next, 10 answer the premises, and show cause,
MY sue hath, why decree ought pass as prayed
~ Tosti w. T. G. POLK Clerk.
True copy. Tesi w t. a. POLK CLARK
Dec 2-iaw5w II - $3.50
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MISS M. e. WILSON, having permanently located in
ltl Washington, offers her services the ladies
fashionable dress maker An experience Of ten in a
fashionable community jusres her in thinking she can
give satisfaction to all.
Her facilities for receiving the latest fashions and furnish
ing trimmings ample
South side Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 10th
Streets second story Of ]. b. Hills variety store
Sept 22-2aw2n .aI