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TO THE CONSUMPTTVE !


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with Buehan's Hungarian Balsam Of Life, not only to
eounieraet the eonsumptiSe tendeneies Of the climate
but to DO used prersnfirs nsdeins in all Of
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and Chest Irritation and Soreness OF the Lungs Bron-
chitis, Difieuliy Of Breathing, Hectic Fever, Night
Sweat, Emaciaion and General Debility, Asthma, In
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In case Of actual disease Of the Lungs, seated
Consumption, il is the Only Source Of H9pe.
Sold by Mcdonald & Smith, Sole Agents for the
United Kingdom at the Italian Warehouse Regent st.
London, in Bottles and Cases, for Ships Hospitals. &c.
by Special AppOintmenf-DAvID ;. BRADLEE,
$50 Washington ST. Boston, Mass Sole Agent for the
United States and British American Provinces.
American price, 81 per bottle, with full directions
for the restoration OF health.
Pamphlets, containing mass OF English and Ameri-
certificates and other evidence, showing the
qualled merits Of this Great English Remedy, may be
obtained Of the Agents, gratis.
None genuine without the written signature OF the
American Agent on gold and bronze label, TO eoun-
terfet which 10 forgery.
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Bellows Falls Nichols & Watkins Bennington, s. p
Peck waipole. T. Sewer & SOM Montpelier, s. X.
Collins and by the dealers in Medicine generally,
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The entire ,cOrk unabridged. IN Va. Crosm Qnayto
Containing all the matter ofthe former editions In
vols Quarto, and vols. Royal Bvo. Now
thoroughly revised and greatly enlarged
and improved,
Bg Professor CHA UNCEY A. GOODRICH d
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Dec 1877
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TO CONTRACTORS.
Variation or .4dCertfSeme
fIIE letting the twenty miles OF the James River


i and Kanawha Company's canal along James river in
Virginia. between the mouth OF North river and the town
Of Buchanan heretofore advertised take place the
18Th of December next until further notice
Bat, SEA LED PROPOSALS will be received at the office
of the said company in Richmond until the 18th Of De
cember next for the construction of two dams with
river locks lift locks and three sections and for
several smaller jobs the canal between Lyncbburg
and the mouth of North river. One OF the dams will be
5 long and % feet high and the other 1888 feet long and
responsible bidder cash i'll be made therefor
monthly estimates of work actually done with
of ~ per by Of security for the completion
work, u.t the shall be completed according to
contract.
Sealed proposals will also be received the place,
until the date for the construction of the connexon OF
the companys canal with the Underwater OF James river,
Richmond, through the Richmond dock This work
will consist of three locks of IL feet lift and OF 10 feet
lift Intermediate canals for distance oil about
half mile, with such culverts, walls wastes sreetbrdges,
&c shall be dam across james river,
in the falls Richmond the raising OF the walls and elm.
bankmcn OF the present dock; the extension OF the dock
few hundred feet eastwardly and the construction OF
outetock the lower end thereof capable OF admitting
the largest vessels coming to the port OF Richmond MS
under authority of of the Legislature of Vir
gna) running % years and bearing per interest," pay
able semannuay Besides the usual reservation OF 70 per
the monthly estimates the contractor contract
will be required give ample security, satisfactory TO
the board OF directors for the completion OF the work at the
times and in the manner specified in the contracts.
Plans of the above works will be exhibited and speci-
cations thereof delivered contractors at the Companys
office in Richmond by the LIST of December next After the
receipt the proposals. time will be taken for the consider
alton thereof until the 18th. of the month"; on which
day lin case the proposals should be satisfactory the several
Jus u ''''0"' ''0'e '''e'''' Walter VA. GwYNN,
Nov o-3tawtlsDec Chief Eng of the j. r. IL X Co
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TIME Industrial History OF Free Nations, vols :,
i octave, by McCulloch, London, le47.
The Battle Native Industry, being the debate the
corn laws, the importation and customs duties
bills and the other financial measures of the govern.
(British) in Parliament session. 1876 reprinted with
entire accuracy ; 2 vols, London, lS47.
Macgregor's Commercial Statistics OF the United States
their productive resources commercial legislation, customs
tariffs commercial tariffs navigation, port and quarantine
laws and charges shipping imports and exports Nc Nc
by John Macgregor secretary OF the board OF trade
vol octave, London 1877. Just imported from London
by r. TAYLOR.
Also, the British Consnl's Hand Book
Porters Progress OF the Nation, vols.
Crawford's Philosophy OF Wealth
The Royal Kalendar and British Red Book, for 1877
Facts and Fguresa 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, dth vol, with notes
from Ricardo Chalmers, Malthus, M GARNER, and other
eminent political economists and his Life, by Dugald
Stewart.
Adam Smiths Wealth of Nations notes and additions,
by McCuoch, vol.
Me Cuoch's Principles of Political Economy
McCnloch on Taxation and the Funding System
McCuloch's Literature of Political Economy
McCuloch's Commercial Dictionary, London copy with
all the maps charts &c and many others just Tor recent
y) imported from London, including all that new and
that is valuable upon all the various branches of
cal economy.
Books stationery periodicals, mathematical instruments,
(or anything ese imported TO order from London, Paris,
or any part of Europe FRANCK TAYLOR,
Dec 10 Bookseller, Washington city.
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TO sUBsCRIBERs.

The win be ensrsd books unless the
payment Of the subscription be made in advance
Distant subscribers money letter tbs portage
which will be paid BY and Ill risk by ourselves N m
safet transmission
The COUNTRY rArER :. Pph.Asd Iiweskly during the 'ss
Subscriptions periodsss
pro porionsd o the above annual rates
certificate Of remittance
will hs sufficient receipt therefor The
notes Of any specie. paying bspk will be received.
authorized agents
ing DAILY subscribers with 80 enclosed ave SEMI
WEEKLY with 92s encloscd five WEEKLY sub
enclosed will be entitled the
edition they furnish subscribers for, gratis
40 RsanrER viii be furnished them TAG
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During the delivery, the old Gene

effect of this address During the delivery, the old Gene
raj seemed deeply affected and gave expression to the IN
the qaverng Of his lip He replied that he felt 20 deep
y this manifestation of respect and admiration of the le
gsature of the State in which he had so long resided,
and was SO deeply impressed by the eloquent compl-
mens of the Governor, that he felt embarrassment
which rendered him almost speeches..
Had be the talent and command OF beautiful language
express what he really and profoundly fstthe warmest
gratitude the representatives and people OF LOUISIANA
for this testimony of their good feelings Forty years
spent almost exclusively in the camp ha disqualified HIM
for the task of the orator. he would therefore content
himself by handing written address. in response to the
speech OF his excellency. He would, however, beg TO
ernor he alluded to the large and splendid corps of vol
unteers that had SO promptly rushed to his aid when II
was believed that he was in great peril the Rio Gande
He had always felt deeply grateful for this timely rein
forcement and it OF the most painful events OF
the campaign that he compelled. from fear thai
they would suffer by the disease incident to camp life
and from his inability to lead them into immediate action,
to consent to their return to their homes and families
The following is the written reply Of Gen. Taylor:
GOVERNOR: In accepting. the magnificent sword OF
honor which it has pleased the State OF Louisiana,
through her representatives., confer upon me.
sensible that form Of words give adequate expires
sion to my feelings To receive from any quarter tes-
rendered. would be reward enough for the highest
blton but there circumstances which give this pc
cuar value The name of Louisiana is identified VIII
the signal victory which crowned arms at the close
of the of 1879, it again appears in bright relief W
the Florida war; and among the many associations
nected with the victories which this sword is desgne
specially to commemorate, grateful to my
heart than those which call up the glorious enthusiasm
OF the Louisiana volunteers. II anything could add
weight to these considerations it would be, that in Lou
sana have many cherished personal friends, and that
this tribute of respect to not from strangers
but from those whom have known from youth. IT
shall be preserved by and by my children posses
sion beyond all price," ra q. 4 <,
From TExAs.-The steamship Yacht, Capt. Crane,
IN at
tier are fully established and operate successfully
This will show how sensibly alive the government has
been to the necessity, well of protecting the Indians
from fraud and imposition shielding the frontier settlers
from the incursons of the red This system Of
ablshng communicative line Of posts along the from
tier suggested if we mistake not, by the gallant COL
Croghan. ES -
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A CARD-F. MAST u CO., having Just returned from
"A the north with splendid of ewery and
fancy articles, invite their old customers, well as stran
gers visiting Washington, to give them call and theirs
old and well known establishment they deem il mn
necessary their articles but wish all those
who have heretofore literally patronized them
and examine for themselves.
Watches and clocks carefully repaired and made to per
we'll Spectaces and spectacle glasses suit all
persons Also, engraving and card printing. All kinds
Of jewery and silver work made and repaired.
TacQ
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CITY OF WASHINGTON, MONDAY HIGHT, DECEMBER 49, 1847

nRAWN numbers OF the susquehanna Lottery,
IL Glass No 2.
43, 49, So. 8, q, Ia, 81, 49, 81, 25 is, 49, 9.
I, ID. PAINE * Co, Managers
Dec O. King ST., Alexandria, Va
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NTOTICE.The holders OF the certificates of the second
IN instalment of the Peruvian indemnity hereby no
fled that the said certificates will be pol their present
alton the Fifth Auditor of this Department Amount
paid of % nstament is ss37 ,9ii.
Treasury DEPARTMENT, November %, 1917
Nov. ~ mat. InteLl
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yxTEBsTERs New Dictionary without abridge
wv ment, vol, quarto, received by f TAYLOR,
Nov. 30 near Coleman's Hotel
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T1yINE Razors.-JOhn Gibbs betrs
i the attention of members of Congress- and gentlemen
who shave themselves, sarge and elegant supply OF
fine Sheffield all of which warranted to shave
well the money returned M az
Also sops, shaving brushes, soaps, creams, &c
Har.dressing Saloon, Coleman's Hotel. Dec. l0-3t*
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OFFICE OF ARMY CLOTHING EQUIPAGE,
PHILADELPHIA December 9Th 1871


tn' Philadelphia, December 9th, 1917.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this Office
until 10 9eoek M Of the slst day of the present
o"a ARMY
the United States Clothing and Equpage Depot. schuy
kill Arsenal equal monthly greater proportions the
department may require, on or before the Both day OF
April, lS4S viz:
1900 army blankets 81 feet long by feet wide, weight
loo, 600 yards Cd sky blue kerseyt
1000 do ga dark blue do
1900 do OIL fine blue cloth for Dragon jackets
1900 do 3.4 twilled flannel
$1,000 do 34 Canton flannel
10000 do 34 beached cotton drilling
100000 do 81 unbleached do
1000 do 7-s beached muslin
200, 600 do rs unbeached do
5000 dozen pairs woollen half stockings, 3 sizes
20 900 pairs laced booees assorted sizes
Hair plumes, red and white
Bands and tassels, red ana yellow
Metal cap equipments for engineers and Dragons
Pompons, engineer, artillery, and infantry
shouder-straps. ordnance artillery and infantry
Epaulees, N G. s artillery iii ql and Infantry
Worsted sashes, crimson and yellow
DO binding and cord OF all kinds
Telling
Hatchets
Spades
Drums, complete, artillery and infantry
Casks Tor one year from lst A prl next
Lumber, I'd common, per 900 feet.
All (which must be of domestic manufacture and must
conform in quality and all other TO the standard
patterns sealed in this office, and in the clothing office No
Is broadway, New York, by which all supplies furnished
contracts will be tested Samples of which, for woolen
and cloths will be sent by mail, with any additional
information desired upon the subject, manufacturers
wishing to offer proposals
Contracts will be based upon accepted proposals. for the
faithful fulflmen of which two securities will be
required Amy delay in the execution Of offered
beyond the time deemed by the undersgn
ed, (x days,) will be regarded cancelng the accept
ance OF the FAVORED bid.
Bids desired only from manufacturers regular deal
the article proposed be furnished, and will be
respected considered from any who not known
nanuac regular dealer in the desired supplies
which fact, the must be distinctly stated in the
bids offered well the and address of the per-
intended to be proposed securities in case contract
is obtained
Letters containing proposals should be endorsed "Pro-
posals furnish supplies and Materials addressed to
HENRY STANTON,
+, Dec IO-3tawt3lD As. Quartermaster Gen. u. S. A.
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VI ing establishment. 9Th street Cole,nan's Hotsi-.
JOHN H. GIBBS particularly invites the attention OF
members of Congress and the public generally thu
above establishments where neither trouble expense as
try
He has hand very extensive of toilet aud
wardrobe articles in the selection of which he has made
his peculiar study unite ,ste fashion, and elegance.
Gentlemen wishing all that is desirable in tho
above business will do we'll visit this establishment
N. B. private for fitting wigs and toupees.
Dec 10-3* q
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MISS HEANEY's ACADEMY,
Capitol Hill, Washington,

(Adjaeent to the residence of Colonel Gardiner)
INSTRUCTION is given by Miss Heaney, principal, in
each department OF her school, the system mater
nal education of daughters
Assistants will be duly engaged required but the CHEZ
duties of tuition and the personal of her pupils will
always belong to herself.
Permanent Views direc, her exerons in
ns c1m"ny 10 poo do assd d"u IN P and
modern pursuits of learning and accomplishments, mostly
provement and welfare at home preclndng the school
iorms and associations found preudical to them
ing scholars in heathfu and pleasant residence
(ea the south gate OF the Capo all of her ability will
be done to realize the advantages desired.
Interests of parents be learned par
tcuary by The kind attention Of Mrs. General Maconlb
the Presidents square, and Mrs Robert Beae, near
Young ladies' finishing school studies may have tuition
larry French Italian, Spanish languages music
drawing, and painting, and once week in dancing.
Terms pcr quarter.
Senior class. tuition, (ncudng exercises, desired in
the English and French languages, &C., mathematics,
Junior class, as above 10
Landscape portrait drawing and painting, from IL
Music, vocal and instrumental 10
Many testimonials may be submitted to
of Miss Heaneys former engagements particularly in her
academy in Boston and in Washington.
References.
Hon. Edw. Everett, Boston p A. Hall, esq. Washington.
}:%;s SnyaSs Do Do s%s' lf Es esq Dc
Rev. J. F. Clark, do William Fischer, do
H HON. Se Gs do t os ps%. DC Ss
John A. Dix, do Jonathan Goodhae do
Jacob Thompson, do George f. Berteau, do
Robert Beale, esq do Rev. II. W. Bellows, do
DR.. Lindsey, do Hon. VIM. Emerson, do
Rev. Septnus fusion, do Carvill Il Co. do
Hon. Philemon Dickerson, Paterson, New Jersey
Joseph X Chandler esq, Phiadelphia.
Hon Louis Nc Lane, N. f. Williams esq, Baltimore.
Col, r.. M. Johnson, Kentucky
Hon. Edward Tanner Nachez
Hon. Alfred Hennen, New Orleans.
Dec. 4-eo6
StILKs.-We have received, in addition present
- large stock of silks:
pieces rich satin striped changeabe gro DIAL
glers
pieces doube-width plain changeablc gro dAfrique
do changeable gace
dress patterns rich plaid Irish poplns
80 dress patterns extra rich silks
40 pieces assorted quality, styles, and prices
10 dress patterns real brocades
Inviting the attention of citizens and strangers the above
goods say that varied and perfect assert
country. We will offer them at small advance The
cost of Importation ID. CLAGETT " co. 4
Dec. Stiff
JENNY LIND CLOAKs.-We have received:
y d Jenny Lind demi-coaks
embroidered cloabs, in variety of shapes
is embroidered Thbet dresses to match in shades and
colors the coaks
Dec.3-3tif D. CLAGETT Il co.
NTOTICE.-The holders OF the certificates of the second
~ nstament of the Peruvian indemnify hereby noti
fled that the said certificates will be POI on their present
alton TO the Filth Auditor Of this Department Amount
paid of % nsalment is Ss37 ,9ii.
Treasury DEPARTMENT, November %, lSi7
Nov ~ Nat. fntell
TO CONTRACTORS.
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r OOIx QUITS PARKER, ha wing opened fancy and
IL periunery store between A and 9Th Streets on Penn
sylvana avenue six doors of Coemans Hotel. (up
sars respectfully invites strangers and citizens TO exan
inc his collection useful and fancy articles consisting
part of fine English and American hair, nail, and tooth
brushes shell and horn very superior
teeth (ine) wrought tuckcombs for the evening; side
combs evening fans, rich retcues, purses perumeres
Nc, &c. &c. te N
On Monday will be opened gimps, ffinges, and buttons
for dresses. iht4s1 :. :.
On the 10th of this month shall return from New York
with the extensive assortments OF fancy arucles
for the coming holidays opened in Washington
= - SELBY PARkER'S
Fancy and Perfnmcry store, Pennsylvania
Dec. 1O--tf avenue between At ana Oth streets.
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Jenny LIND CLOAKS.-We have received:
y d Jenny Lind demi-cIoaks
embroidered cloals, in variety of shapes
Is embroidered Thibet dresses, match in shades and
coors the coaks
Dec. Stiff d. CLAGETT IL CO.
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Ball In aid OF the Washington Monument.
TIME ANACOSTIA FIRE COMPANY respectfully IN
/ form the public that they intend giving BALL at their
Hall the evening Of the l4 proceeds to be
No pains will be spared by the company to render the
evenings entertainment agreeable former
Executive Committee. 80 t.N-
Hugh F. Pritchard Thomas Thornley,,
Thomas L. Tench, Jonas b. Ellis,
John ODER. .ttfyt sat14 fs +l4f 5.ll|
Dec 7-TuThNSMNTu sfltlsl 81 ltft sefF
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r. AuuuEu1 NOTrCE.---washingscn Branch Rail
- EN&yZXkx road.-The passenger train which
leaves this city II O'Clock for Baltimore, will be
discontinued on and after Friday next the 10th inst.
BY order. 4. II. PARSONS. agent a
Dec. 6-dtw
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WIGS Toupecs at j. HI. Gibbss IIar-tlressng sn
w loon, Colemnns Hotel 9th street.-The residents and
strangers in Washington respectfully invited 10 the
above establishment, where they will find select assert
the handsomest wigs and toupces offered for
sale ia the city of Washington. The style, finish, aud
workmanship been pronounced decidedly superior 10
any hitherto manufactured.
7. Dec l0-3tif* Nat. Int
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in part Of
Marble top dress bureaus E AZ M
Do do centre tables 1871 .1a-ti tfAf
Do do Waslstands Il. tl.4s-at +a'fh 81 4ssfF
French and other bedsteads ~ ~
Cabinet chairs, for the sick e 4S
Office aud rotary Office chairs
Mahogany and black walnut paror chairs
Cane and wood-seat chairs of all kinds rockers do
Settee cradles looking glasses portable shower baths
And great variety OF other furniture
Also, large assortment of sofas, Of new and elegant
patterns and various prices and bed sofas at very low
prceal of which will be sold great bargains. Those in
of furniture respectfully invited % call and
themselves the under Odd Fellows
7th street. between ID and + streets. 8. d. BROWN.
Dec. l0--Steod% af4f4 stssfsf a sAfi-tS
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Notice to Ilousolxeepcrs.

THE subscriber would respectfully inform his friends,
and housckeepers generally that he has recently
large addition his stock of furniture, consisting
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WANTED, youth from IA to ~ years or age, of
w good education and unexceptionabe character, TO
attend IN the stationery store of VIM. FISCHER.
Nov n-3taw3w
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HENRY JANNEY.

NTEAM for the HIillion.--An Elementary Treatise on
- the Nature and Management of Steam, and The rrincl-
pies and Arrangement OF the Engine with notes. appendix
&c Just published, price 81 cents.
Dec F. TAYLOR.
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~. Railroad and Steamboat Lane to Richmond md
~ Peter sburg Va Charleston, g. c., acc-Change #
honrs-The public are advised that the steamer Powhaan
instead m hitherto Passengers by this line ach
fredericksburg in ive Richmond in eight and Pelerbnrg
hours after leaving Washington For further partic
ulars, apply to the Captain on board or to
GEO MATTINGLY, Agent.
Dec 9-3tawlm
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Mrs. s. PARKER will open, Tomorrow morning,
l handsome assortment OF French feathers, afew very
handsome black lace ves flowers rbands, &c.
s. PARKER,
Fancy and Permery Store between Al and 9th streets,
Penns yIvania avenue Dec y
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| (NENTLEMEN'S WEAIN NAADH OMDEf<-P4 IT.
| " HOoE 81 co, Pennsylvania avenue, between 7th
9Th Streets have in splendid assortment OF
made order in the most fashionable STYLE short
notice. upon such fail give satisfaction
those no disposed 10 pursue the economical mode
of dressing Handsomely. t.rs. 81
Also in store, complete assortment of gentemens under
garments of every description handkerchiefs gloves,
cravats, suspenders hosiery, &c All Of which will be
sold at unusually low prices
| Dec. I0-3wif