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A SPLENDID FARM FOR SALEM


"A wishes to sell that Unknown and highly improve
which he has resided for the last years Tho
property is in very high OF cultivation, is
believed to be interior TO estate in Maryland
The greater portion of it has been well lined otherwise
manfred within the last few years. and it capable oil
producing from four six thousand bushels of wheat from
thousand to twelve hundred barrels of hum
dred hogsheads OF tobacco annually besides oats grass
in abundance for very large stock The crop of corn
matured in the field will exceed thousand barrels
and the crop OF wheat being seeded is confidently ex
pected yield not less than five thousand bushels The
contains about twelve hundred eight hundred
of which arabic three Hundred are in wood
affording ample supply of oak, poplar, chestnut and
walnut timber and hundred in natural mea
dow and salt mars aordng rich and abundant pasturage
for several hundred cattle The whole enclosed and for
the part by good chestnut fences. There this
ample supply of tobacco houses stablcs gana
res, conhouses sheep and cowsheds greenhouses and
good order There also orchards of choice fruits full
bearing; abundant and good in every subdivision
OF the and the markets of the Chesapeake
others, by the waters of the Potomac Wicomco
is acile any could reasonably desire. The small
village of Aliens Fresh in which there several families
now residing, and prosperous commercial establish
ment and steam grist-m and which is generally admitted
be the best situation in the county Tor commercial bust
will be sold in whole in part along with the farm
desired by the purchaser.
The terms of sale can be made very accommodating and
possession given the first day of January To any
person desiIng purchase, the subscriber will with plea
sure give any more particular information, orally by
letter. And the property will be shown any time
those desiring to inspect by the subscriber his agent
residing the premises, Aliens Fresh. 5sf'' (.
Oct l5-law8w WILLIAM ID. MERRICK.
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HOIyday Presents.

beautiful articles for Christmas and New Years pres
ents for ladies and gentlemen consisting in of pape
mache portfolios, cardcases, desks, nkstandshes, and
panel paintings papeeries, perfued shawl boxes sache
nonchons and gnnts ladies' work dressing
splendid cardcases, gold penc-cases and pens pocket
books and wallets fancy inkands, reticule companions
garniture cardbaskets albums, scrap books gentlemen
large portfolios with locks backgammon boards, chess
men, games musical boxes, dissected maps, thernome
ters, all kinds Of perfumery mathematical instruments
music, guitars flutes accordions, note and letter paper
waters, SEALS and also the largest assortment OF
Rogers Sons best knives and scissors constantly
for sale Staoners Hall, with many other articles toe
numerous partcularze, all of which will be sold at the
lowest prices VIM. FISCHER.
Dee 2l-d2w
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CUPERB STATIONERY, &c., for presents y
- Painted paper macho portfolios card cases, and in


c,UPERB STATIONERY, &c., 1br presents-- u
- Painted papier mache portfolios, card cases. and ink
standishes "a l., $3.50
Pearl shell, velvet silver proclaim and painted port
foiOs, (French,) of richest patterns card cases
Gold pens pencil cases, at reduced prices silver do
nkstandishes, Of most beautiful patterns, with bells
New style of fancy bells a ~ .as n
FFsnch pocksthooks and wallets. IN " NH :
Work boxes, various sizes, in!afd and plain
Writing desks, fancy papeteries, OF new patterns
Every variety of motto waters
Pearl enameued, ivory, and plain penholders and pa
per knives
Fancy paper aud envelopes of numerous paftsns
Fine penknives and scissors, fancy paper weights
Inkstands, Of all patterns and sizes. fancy cards
Games for youth, pincushons, and emery bag.
Wax tapers and matches chesslnen and boards
Scent bags albums, purses, ivory tablets
Travellers che ssinen motto SEALS fancy playing cards
Visiting cards. Jenny Lind's note paper and waters
Jewelry boxes. Together with large and new as
sortment of FANCY AND STAPLE STATIONERY,
a' us lowest Prices WIN. F. BAYLY, s.atoner,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 18th and 18th Streets
Dec
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OsT, this day, in this city, Gold Locket, with the ni
II tias sc. I. E." marked ON the outside and the
inside "Io the memory Of f. E. oct february Z, lS40"
ceased friend, which be replaced The finder will
be generously rewarded by leaving the Wizards
City Hotel. i5f'.f aa 4flB lf5 fst
Dec. "a ,ls ra.t.+e,.ft
JUVENILE Books from London This day opened by
u F. TAYLOR small collection from London of books
Tor youth of various ages of superior character style
and finish Also few French Juvenile books imported by
himself direct from Paris. ~ aT.ee1 la0Tafrl. U.7a
Colored toy books, both English and American great
variety.
Dec. "a Naa at laH ttt HNA t-ltf
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Ii is situated the Falls church, (whee there is
school, in good neghborhood, and is about miles
good turnpike roads, Except miles which
oad and eight miles from Georgetown contains two hum
bred and thrytve acres, fifty OF which in timber and
ment which has demonstrated that it may be brought
pa now in good conditon is set in grass or planted with
choice fruit, much of which is already in bearing, The
dwelling and outbudings afford ample accommodation for
gentee family. large frame barn. with stabng in the
stone basement has been recently built in the best
There mllseat the premises, having fall of four
teen feet. So desirable place is seldom market
would it be, but for the professional occupations of the
The price will be moderate and the terms accommoda
ling. For further particulars, apply TO
CHARLES DE SEEDING,
No. ii Todd's Buildings, Pennsylvania avenue,
Il Washington city.
N. B.-Mr John Dun, residing the adjoining farm
will show the premises those DESTROYS to purchase
Oct N-2aXtf
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TIOR THE LADIES' have received another large in
Il voice of fashionable fur articles. w
Vctornes boas, mufs Ne, OF the most modern
suit OF fine frs is very pleasant and appropriate
present for the holydays Of this season.
Also splendid assortment OF childens Paris castor hats
pearl, black, and snowy white, with without feathers
Ladies' and misses beaver bonnets and the
vc stock OF caps for youths and children be found in
this city. ~
In addition the above, have received beautiful
sorment Of pure white swans down vctores and boas in
neat cases, and London made, for evening parties
TODD'S Fashionable Establishment
Concert Hall Buildings of Browns Hotel.
Dec 23-Stif
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- FOR SALE OR RENT, that large, commodious.
and we'll finished brick dwelling. situated on the
Ill side Of 9th street, between e and II, near the
Patent Office This dwelling is three stories high and
sts of twelve rooms including the basement and kitchen
finished with manels Of Italian and Egyptian marble The
furnished with man Of Egyptian marble In tie
yard there is large ciste c:Rsbs of holding four thou.
bathhoue the premises and extensive coal and wood
cellar in 'front.' under the pavement which CONNECTS
with the basement Tho dwelling has many other
conveniences, such requisite s large and gem
eel family, for which the house Il well adapted.
Inquirers who wish to view the premises, may call At
the residence of the subscriber door tho advertised
dwelling, or at his marble yard and rooms on street,
the Union office THOMAS BERRY.
Nov. 8 diff ~ t'fNL $50 itL,.rt
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To
TIME undersigned have entered into general arrange
ment of United States, including all those of evol-
onary military naval character; the obtaining of pen
ons and patents and the transaction of all other business
| Of the kind that may be given them in charge.
They would this time invite particular attention their
facilities for tranactng the business Of all volunteers espc-
cay those who have been engaged in the with Mex
co and the representatives of deceased soldiers their
widows, orphans, and heirs gene rally -
may be proper here to state, that the first of the under
signed may be generally known to the country from having
once been connected with the government Assistant
Postmaster General; the second, being a city
magistrate and notary public of Washington and the
for years, but practising lawyer of Rich
To the first named is particularly assigned the at
enion that may be required by individual foreign claim
to lands and property in this country toFrench Mex
can and other indemnes claims arising under the
various Indian treaties and the purchase SALE location,
and settlement of western lands and he has recently
opened correspondence In Europe, with the express view
furnishing himself with the greatest possible facilities for
communication and business between the countries,
he will take especial charge of all such claims arising under
placed in his hands for collection and settlement
This agency will procure bounty land warrants treasury
scrip arrearaRes OF pay, mileage due, any other claim
against the government, and forward. desired any
part the United States They keep all the requisite
on hand Their Office in Washington is the public
departments, where all applications in person, by letter.
(post pad) be made to the first named, to the
latter, his office, No. rs, Main street, Richmond Va
JOHN A. BRYAN,
SAM'L STETTINlUS,
WILLIAM M. FULTON.
uYu.h tnnton 1Of -~aH4sO
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Grand ct Sans Rival Attraction!
A LA WILLIE DE PARIS,

Corner Pennsylvania auenue and 18th street.
TINE subscriber respectfully his friends
the public generally that he has this day opened and
ranged for public inspection his annual OF fancy
Those persons therefore, looking out for HOLIDAY presents
would find greatly TO their advantage to call a La Vile
of pattern, beauty of sye cheapness, cannot be
surpassed equaled in this city elsewhere hav
ing selected by my resident Paris agent expressly o
this market. e,
On Christmas Eve will have exposed for sale 500
pound and fruit cakes, varying in weight from to 500
pounds; also, every variety OF pastry.
Dec FL q. GAUTIER, Confectioner.
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IJOLYDAY Prcsents.--S. PARKER will open on Tues
day morning. the 2lst instant, of the most varied
day presents that has been opened this city Per-
desiring rich At very cheap prices will please
Store, between Al and 9th Streets Pennsylvania
Dec. 20-3t .t. .Ir..,..l
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Three doors tccsf Of Broun's Hotel Penn avenue,
HEEPS constantly on hand are of superior
N clothng ready made. Citizens Members of Congress,
and gentlemen visiting the city, who may wish purchase
respectfully invited call before they buy Clothing
also made order mt short notice.
Furnishing goods comprising large assortment Of the
best quality, for gcnilemcn's wear.
N One price only Terms cash.
Dec. a-eAwlmu .sf-.
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THE CHARM FOR Is4s, series Of graceful groups
i beautifully colored folio volume
The Floral Offering, volume quaro, illustrated with col
ored bouquets OF flowers
The "Forget Me Not" for 1913
The Military and Naval Annual for 1S4S
The Parlor Book of Flowers with $50 engravngs
The Parlor Scrap Book
The Offering of Beauty, gin for all seasons
The Poeticnl Language of Flowers, volume octave,
with coored iIn STATIONS
The OPAL richly bound aud illustrated gift for the holy
days of lSis, edited by Mrs. Hale
*s*And variety Of other books, fine editions partaking
less of the character of the abovesome of them
beautifully illustrated, others finely bound, recently opened
by F. TAYLOR, many of them imported from London by
himself. rrH.
Dec. % Htl 81.
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M H II
rTG, MARSEnLEs LINE OF Packets,
7'oMchiNg at Gibraltar 70 l0wd p0sseNssrs.
THE aforementioned ships will be regularly despatched
from New York the LIST, and from Marscilles
the 10th of each month, follows: & li u la4ftaa
.-t aIr
Ship Prince de Joinville, (new,) Capt. w. W. Laurence
Oct l. 1886. A at lbN Cce
Ship Arcoe, (new) Captain w. r. Hoodless, Nov. L.,
Si6 n -.rq ~ w s1.
Ship CASTOR, Capt. James Anthony, Dec l, lsi8.
Ship Nebraska, (new,) Captain James Watson, jan J.
t847. '-N i', -'.r .ilafifa r
Ship -, 49,, Feb l. l847. --atE l1.s
MARsRfIIEs. aI rta .Uel
Ship Prince de Joinvle tnew Capt w. w. Laurence,
Dec. 10, 1886 ti -4LrHl Lst III u M M
Ship Arcole, (new, Capt. W. r. Hoodess Jan. TO- 1877
Ship CASTOR, Capt. James Anthony, Feb. 10, 1917.
Ship Nebraska, (new) Capt. James Watson, March TO-
1917. ~ = m
Ship --, --, April 10, 1871. VI. na.9't
These vessels all Of the first class and commanded by
men ofexperience Their accommodations passengers
unsurpassed for comfort and convenience Goods sent
TO the agents will be forwarded free of all othsr expenses
than those actually paid. t go
For freight or passage, apply to
-t rfsT CHAMBERLAIN IL PHELPS,
.s-s4 .nU ft.s. 1O3 Front street; or to
BOYD & HINCKEN, agents,
No. g., Tontine buildings, corner Of Wal and Water
Sept u
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TNULLER's HOTEL, Washington, ID. C.-Messrs. A.
T. 81 E. H. FULLER take pleasure in informing their
friends and the travelling public that they will open their
NEW HOTEL, the Of Pennsylvania ayenns and 18th
street, before the LIST Of December This house has
perntendence Of the subscbers therefore they atter
themselves that all the requisites of rate hotel will be
lound at their establishment The furniture is all entirely
new expense has been spared to obtain that which
is elegant and comfortable. lag Sd .ft
The situation of the house is considered eligible
than their stand the of l4h street and Penn
sylvana avenue Vacated by the subscribers last Novern
Der being nearer Capitol and thanive min
utes walk the Presidents House and the public depart
- - t NH
thanks for their patronage heretofore bestowed and assure
them that they will find cordial welcome at their
house. and no trouble will be spared to render them
comfortable as their own fresdes.
To our future friends and guests offer good house
and all the inducements aforesaid" and beg their pa
trounge.
Porters will be attendance at the and steamboats,
on their arrival, with the badge of Fuller's Hotel.
No charge for conveying baggage. - >,
Nov 6--du s.HHt A. az. E. ii. FULLER
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Likeness of Pope Plus TX.

DERSONS who DESTROYS Of seing excellen,
likeness of this extraordinary can be gratifed by
calling the book and stationary store OF T. Kane,
Pennsylvania avenue, The railroad depot This por-
taken in Rome by the celebrated artist r. Barras,
from life ITSELF and pronounced by who have
the Ponnff To be a very correct one.
Mr. Fenderch, this city, is engaged in recopying this
portrait in his best st Copies can be obtained of
Dec. 2l-eo3t J. F. KANE.
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(NESTLEMEN's WEAR MADE TO ORDER-P. n.
~ HooE co, Pennsylvania avenue. between 7h
ana oh streets have now in store splendid assortment o.
ciohs cassmeres and vestngs, which they prepared
TO have made order in the fashionable style, at short
hoce upon such terms cannot fail give satisfaction
of dressing handsomely
Also IN store complete assortment of gendemcns under
crava's suspcnders, hosiery &c All of which will be
sold at unusually low prices.
Dec. I0-3wif
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NTOTICE.-Our office will be closed on Saturday the
IN 18th instant, (Chrstmas day. and Saturday the
LIST January
1t requested that persons having payments to make
those days, provide for them previously
'i CORCORAN q RIGGS.
Dec 23--24 % 80 rf J7U
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DREsENTs for the Holydays.-The subscribers are
l. now opening another splendid assortment of gold
Watches guard and chains gold pens and pencils
tached, miniature cases and medalions, gold thimbes,
cameo pins and bracelets fine gold hoop coral and
and finger rings, silver card cases, &c., &c
Also rstae assortment of silver spoons forks, cups,
xc besides great variety of other articles suitable for
Christmas PRESENTS all of which will be sold the very
lotcesf prizes.
SPECTACLES of every kind and focus constantly on
hand watches and jewelry carefully repaired.
M. w. GAIT IL BROTHER,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th streets.
Dec. 2I-dIw
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TIME Industrial History Of Free Nations volt,
J. octave, by McCuloch, London, 1871.
The Battle for Native Industry, boing the debate on tss
corn laws importation and customs duties
bills and the other financial Of the govern
(Brtish) Parliament session. 1876, reprinted with
entire accuracy 2 vols, London, l847. " "a aet
Macgregors Commercial Statistics OF tho United States
their productive commercial legsatio customs
tariffs tariffs, navigation, port and quarantine
laws and charges shipping. imports and exports Gc c
&c. by John Macgegor secretary Of the board OF trades
VOL octave, London, l8a7 Just imported from London
by EHe4e4 ls n#l,.e ls r, TAYLOR.
Also, the British Consul's Hand Book "a =
Crawtord's Philosophy Of Wealth ~
Facts and Figures periodical record Of statistics APP
piled to current questions
Adam Smiths Wealth Of Nations, new Edinburgh edition,
complete in VOL
Adam Smiths Wealth Of Nations 4h vol, with notes
from Ricardo Chalmers, Malthus M. GARNER, and other
eminent political economists and his Life, by Dagaid
Stewart.
Adam Smiths Wealth Of Nations, notes and additions
by McCuioch, vol so w
McCuoch's Principles of Political Economy a 81 81
McCuloch on Taxation and the Funding System pi
\ McCuloch's Literature OF Political Economy 7
McCuloch's Commercial Dictionary, London copy, with
all the maps charts &c and others just Tor recent
Ivy imported from London including all that Is new and
that is valuable upon all the various branches OF po
litca economy.
Books stationery, periodicals, mathematical instruments,
(or anything ese) imported order from LONDON Pas
any part of Europe FRANCK TAYLOh, 't
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Philadelphia has Just opened her sssablishmen over
Drug Store, corner Of Twslth street and fennsy
wanna avenue OF bonnets head dress caps
flowers and ribands which she would reePccuuty In
viie attention Of the ladies Of Weshinon and m yctn-
iv. Entrance o. l1sh stsest psW-W
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Extract from the Of Congress o March, 1885, section Is
And BE- further enacted That shall he the duty Of
the Postmaster General IN all u,nre ei.gs o. cohacs
case the lowest bidder rendering sufficient guarantees
for faithful performance without other reference to the
mode of such transportation than may be necessary to
vide the due celebrity certainty and security OF such
shall contractor hereafter be
required purchase take at valuation, the stock
~ nf nnv previous contractor for the "
s.Bidders are requested the mode by which they
intend to convey the mail If the size and weight Of the
mail or the speed called for should require coach convey
ance the contract will be made for that mode OF convey
ance If not will be assigned TO the person pro-
posing the cheapest mode OF conveyance, tto
PROPOSALS. for carrying the mails of the United States
from the LIST of March 1913, TO the LIST Of July, 1880 on
The following route will received the Contract Office
of the Post oce Department in the city of Washington,
until O'Clock of the 3d day of February next, to be
dec idcd by the next day .IHl
No 5s4O From Guner's Landing, by Claysvle, Dod-
sonville Belleone, Bolivar, Rocky Spring, and Battle
Creek Tennessee to Jasper 62 miles and back, three times
a week. =, 49,
and Friday at 81 p m, arrive at Jasper next days by
Leave Jasper every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday
"a % M arrive Guner's Landing next days by p
- NOTES. .H
Each proposal should be accompanied by guaranty,
signed by more responsible PERSONS In inc ioowns
manner, viz:
ssThe undersigned guaranty that ,
if his bid for carrying the mail from to be
accepted by the General shall enter into an OBJ
gaton prior to the first day of March nert with good and
sufficient surees. to perform the service proposed
This should be accompanied by the certificate OF post
master, or other eqnvasn' y, sa5 their
The PROPOSAL should be sent 10 The department sea'eo
endorsed proposals ior ron'e No i IN 'sho
For the prohibition of bids resulting rom communion,
and the terms and conditions ON which INC contract " "
- III c. JOHNSON, Postmaster General
Posr OrrrcE DEPARTMENT, December 10, iSHs
Dec. 16-3taw4w
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A FURNIsHED Hsuss mr. rent IN the Southwestern
"A corner of 18th and streets; gentlemen can have
furnished suites of by making Immediate
application. The house situated In the
and healthy Of the city, where ame: and snasmen
can be supplied with their meals from FuIers Hoe Will
lard's City Hotel, and one or two restaurans
Dec l2--1ts ~ --L ~ -----.L f-L.L--L-- W.
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NTASONICThe installation meeting Of the Grand Lodge
l of Free and Accepted Masons of the District of Column
ba, win be held in the Masonic Hail. of and 10th
Streets Monday next the 9th instant, at o'clock,
The officers and members of the Grand Lodge also the
members elect requested punctualy to attend Resi-
dent and sooumng brethren fratemaly invited. BY
order Of the M. w. Grand Master
H. G. WILLIAMS,
Dec 23-3t Grand Secretary
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Da'-Sl, b. u, q, 3D. g. SO, 54 "a IS, rs, IS, 10, Al
~, ID. PAINE a. co, Managers
King Sree, Aexandra, Va, Dee, %,
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1,yURNIsEIED HOUSE % let three-story, with back
Il building, containing eleven rooms, and situated on
Pennsyvania avenue, between 7h and 18th srest near
bee & Bates, opposite the Seven Buildings, Pennsylvania
-. ~ M ..e.. srF XXI.
Nov. 9--dtf +.