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United States and Foreign Agency Washington city

E undersigned have associated for the purpose OF trans
acting business general agents, in the city of Wash
ington, d. G., under the firm and style OF RICHARD :.
cone az co.
They will attend the purchase and sale of real estate
generally in all parts of the United States;
To the formation OF companies here i'm Europe, for
the purchase disposal of lands in all parts of the United
States;
To the prosecution of claims the government of the
United States for lands money before the executive de-
parments Congress-
To the obtaining remission of fines, penalties and forfeit
ures for alleged violation of the other laws;
To the settlement of accounts with the State, Treasury
War, Navy, and Post Office Departments;
To the prosecution of claims before boards OF com
missioners now existing hereafter to be provided
Long experience, and extensive practical knowledge Of
business Equality the undersigned perform any Of the
foregoing descriptions of business which may be cou6ded
to their care An extensive personal acquaintance with
present and former high officers of the government and
members of either house of Congress- renders particular
references unnecessary.
Letters of inquiry merely will be answered free of charge
but in all cases communications addressed the firm
be post paid.
Charges will be reasonable.
Office Twelfth street. between + and streets.
RICHARD S. COKE,
ROGER C. WEIGIITMAN,
JAMES PRENTISS,
WILLIAM A. BRADLEY.
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These ships all of the largest class and are command
ed y men of character and experience Their cabin
comnodations all that be desired in point OF splei
dor comfort and convenience, and they furnished with
every description OF of the best kind Puncuay IN
the DAYS OF sailing will be strictly adhered to-
Price passage Liverpool, 500 From Liverpool to
New York, ELS.
Agents for ships Oxford, Montezuma, Europe Shenan-
doa6 Yorkshire, Fidelia, Cambridge and New iorE
GOODHUE & CO.,
G.. III. MARSHALL, New York
Barring, BROTHERS IL Co, Liverpool.
Agents for ships Stephen Whitney, Virginia, Waterloo,
and Jelm r. Skiddy,
ROBERT KERMIT, New York.
L. IL j. SANDS Il CO., Liverpool
Agents for ships Patrick Henry, Ashbnrton, Henry Clay
(new,) and Independence;
CHAPMAN, BOWMAN, Co. Liverpool.
Agents for ships Roscius, Sddohs, Sheridan, and Gar
rick -
BROWN, SHIPLEY, ~ CO., Liverpool.
Agents for ships Queen of the West, Liverpool, Hottin
gucT, and Rochester: -
FIELDEN, BROTHERS, CO., Liverpool
New York. March 2-1yd
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Prints only.-Spring Styles, Is47.

7 ZEE ~ BREWSTER, "A Cedar street, New York. beg
IL leave inform dealers in dry goods that they have
ceived and are now exhibiting at the warehouse excu-
sively for printed caicoes 500 cases. comprising all the
spring Styles of British, French and American
utactue which, in addition to their usual stock renders
their of the beautiful and attractive in
the city, and having Just been purchased for cash and
short credit, offered by the piece package the
terms, at and below manufacturers prices
Catalogues of prices Corrected daily placed in the
hands ofbuyers
Purchasers will inform themselves of the of the mar
ke and be well repaid for examnaton if they do
not purchase.
L. and b. have peculiar advantages for executing orders
for prints which respectfully solicited
LEE a. BREWSTER,
Jan % A Cedar street
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-JNIE written signature only safeguard against

counterfeis-The public attention invited, and par
ticulay referred the advertisement setting forth the
style oflabeng and the putting oDr Beckwiths anti
dyspepc and dinner pills Also to that OF Dr. Dyous APP
proved ambitious pills. both OF which, it may be seen,
are protected from being counerleed by the only safe
guard be depended uponhe WRITTEN SIGNATURES of the
proprietors on the label of each box of pills
All others which may be offered for sale by unprincpled
persons surely base counteriets and will be rejected
such The pills that in the hands of persons who
purchased the genuine have all been exchanged for such
az have the written signature Of the proprietor
The sole agency for the sale OF Beckwith nntdy speptc
and Dyos an-bious pills. is vested in the hands OF T.
W Dyott ~ Sons, of the Columbian College, NO l2 North
Second street, Philadelphia, who viii execute any orders
for the same.
Druggists and all wholesale dealers, who wish be fur
nished with the genuine pills. will be supplied the most
liberal terms, by applying s above. May 2l--tf
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April 23-ly
Agency for Claims at Washington.


CHARLES DE SkSIDlNG, Notary Public, Conveyuncer,
~ and General Agent No. ii, Todds Buildings Pennsyl-
vania Washington d. c. offers his for the
prosecution of claims before Congress of the
tive departments before any board OF commissioners that
may be appointed for the adjustment of spoiatons,
collecting private claims and rents, procuring pensions,
whether revolution any other service; bounty lands for
return duties or those arising under contracts, treaties
otherwise; buying and selling real estate, &c.
Particular attention paid to the settlement of accounts OF
disbursng officers who may find it inconvenien give
their personal attendance
Having been commissioned notary public, he is pre-
pared furnish legazed copies of any document other
paper that may be required
Charges will be moderate and regulated by the
claimed and the extent of service required.
Communications (post paid) will receive immediate
tention
He has the honor refer the Navy Department and
the several bureaus connected with comptoers and
ditors offices OF the Treasury Department. and the senior
captains and in the navy and also Dr. John o
mans Boston; Barnard Henry, esq, Philadelphia; Rev.
Sepmus Tusn, chaplain of the Senate, Washington; Hon.
Henry l.. Ellsworth, Fayee, Indiana; Thomas NJ Rlount,
esq Pensacola Florida Hon. c. B. Penrose, Lancaster,
Pa; Judge T. Hartley Crawford, Washington; VIM Ag-
new esq, New York; q Collins Lee, ESQ., BALTIMORE Nd;
New Haven, Conn; NJ Judson esq, New Orleans; Hon.
f. II. Foster Nashville, Tenn.
Mav1
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GENERAL AGENCY.

TIME undersigned, late doorkeepcr oil the House OF Rep
resentaves of the United States, and long clerk in
the departments Washington has resumed the business OF
general agent for caimantspon the several departments
the United States, well applicants for relief from the
Congress OF the United States. The undersigned has
other business but that of agent and therefore attend
his duties with prompmcss Having been one OF tn, most
successful agents the metropolis heretofore, and being
generally known claimants, and to gentlemen OF standing
in the various States he deems il unnecessary
alogue of names TO his card Information relation
description OF claims communicated applicants upon
their RENTING retaining free OF five dollars, and pay ing
postage. reasonable charge will be made in where
large claims snbstantiated and collected.
N b. Titles real in the city examined and real
estate rented, exchanged, aud sold.
Office directly opposite the Treasury of the United States
Oct 2-6m J. T.. DOW
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C,HAUNCEY WARMER Ia. recent

CHAUNCEY WARMER has recently added to
~ his facilities for manufacturing parts of watches tina.
may be required by instruments for that purposes and
having obtained knowledge of watch repairing by practice
in Boston, New York, Philadelphia and elsewhere, will
be able attend whatever may be offered in this depart
ment OF mechanics
Chronometer, duplex, lever, epine, and repeating
watches, accurately repaired Also common watches and
manel and eghtay clocks put in order, north side Penn
sylvania avenue, between Al and 9th streets the
OF the alley of Coemans HOTEL sign of the watch with
guadkey and chain and models representing the exterior
of Strengthening meteorological observatory.
The above location is in part occupied by STEPHEN
EDDY, who deals in the American manufactured patent
improved periioca spectacle Lens instrument evidently
destined to superscde all other aid the human vision
Judging from testimonials of their superior properties
other lenses will only be necessary refer to observa
and facts establish for them far higher character
for usefulness than has hitherto been attained by the efforts
of art and science.
s. EDDY also deals in ewelry fine watches, silver ware
Browns and other gold pens
The public are respectfully invited TO CALL particularly
those afflicted with defective sight nothing desirable
its preservation and improvement; little attention in the
selection of glasses will accomplish the one some i'm
stances both. 1t is highly important clearly.
bJ-Jewery repaired, and all kinds of gold and silver
work made to order. Old gold and silver bought
Jan 2-3eod
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rTuIE Mutual Life Insurance Company Of New York,
No So Wall street-Net amount of accumulated pre-
mums invested in mortgages and New York State and city
stocks, S292,O 900
This company is organized ON the purely mutual prnc-
pe and its business is restricted by the charter the in
OF lives and granting annuities and endowmen
and ranks among the strongest and safest institutions in
this country The whole OF the profits the benefit
Of the poicy-hodcrs An extensive and prosperous bust
promises large dividends the first division of profits
the LIST February, 1913, and persons now nslrng will
share in these profits if they survive that period
The premiums paid annually, semi-annually, or
quarterly, if desired, and Us low any American
pany and lower than the English, with participation in
the profits. Policyolders secured by investments in
bonds and mortgages real in the city OF New York
and Brooklyn worth double the amount loaned thereon and
in stocks of the State and city of New York.
The transactions of this company on the cash prnc
pie Consequently the survivors of parties nsuring with il
will be subjected the heavy drawback of accumulated
premium notes. reducing the benefit of the
small pttance.
Persons may effect insurance their own lives and the
lives OF others. married woman insure the life of
her husband, which win enure to her sole and that
her children,
Pamphlets explanatory of the principles of mutual life in
and illustrating its advantages, with forms OF APP
pication, be Obtained the Office of the agent of the
company the city OF Washington
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INLEGANT Books fog Prr,en,s.-The subscriber

J,LEGANT Books sox Presents.-The subscriber has
T. hand, and is every day receiving number OF
beautifully bound books for Christmas. Among them are
the poetcal works of Bryant, Byron, Milton Henlans,
Crabbe, IIeber Pollock, Rogers Campbell, Kirk White,
Young Colerdgc, Shelly, Keats and Howell in different
sizes and binding Also, number OF splendid ANIMALS,
prayerbooks, and bibles Catholic and Protestant, and
variety oil beautiful books for children.
GEORGE TEMPLEMAN,
Dec FL Near corner ~ street and Penn. avenue
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CLOTHING AT COsT.-The proprietors of the New
~ York Mammoth Clothing Store having determined to
close their winter stock of clothing offer their large and
fashionable assortment et Gentlemen wishing
pensh their wardrobe wiz find this an excellent opportu-
nifty do avery little cost one price viii only be ask
ed. Gentlemen satisfy themselves by few moments
inspection.
A large lot of servants clothing the same terms
j. GALLIGAN a. SON,
Dec. I9-eolm Next door to ID. Clagcu 81 Co.
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MIR. +. c. Liable respectfully informs his pupils and
lNl the ladies and gentlemen OF Washington and George
town. his first OF tuition in dancing watzng
Nc. will commence Tuesday November 3D., al his
oence on PENNSYLVANIA Days OF miton-Tucsday
Thursday and Saturday, from O'clock 10 O'Clock
D. m, for young ladies; from 10 p for young
tiers; and from TO p. IN. for gentlemen
Mr. +. G.. L. viii give instruction IN every deHcfinion OF
fashionable dances and movement taught ia the most cor
and graceful style.
N. b. For terms, other information, apply at his resi-
dence, Pennsylvania avenue.
Oct I6-2aw3m
S,PLENDID Bargains Private SaIe.-Now's the time
- for widows orphans and Old Hunkers.-For sale.-A
double brick house, new with the lot upon which stands
containing 6y75 square feet OF ground, 2h street NORTH
Pennsy vania avenue, for song To capital
this property of the best investments offered
in the city of Washington Ii is situated the street lead
ing to the United States Observatory, and VIII double It's
value in year
Also 100 of land in Tishemingo county Mississp-
pi, taxes paid for 1915.
Also 1853 acres of good land in Ohio county, Virginia.
taxes paid for lSi5
Also the city of Alexandria, about resume its
ground-each LOT containing 1850 feet, making total
l3 900 feet There is house and well on each lot One
LOT the OF Duke and Henry Streets and the other
at the of Prince and Fayee streets The tenement
lot rents for $50 per annum. The other requires
pairs. The property is assessed $2S00-sublect
ground $50 per This property wl make
Ia building lots % feet by 100.
To immediate purchaser, for cash good paper,
extraordinary chance for speculation Is presented
Apply JESSE +. DOW,
Box l07, Post Office, Washington.
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DOUBLE ACTION HARPs-

F. Byoicne s. Co. makers, London and 2si Broadcdy,
Nem York.
F. BROWNE begs to inform his friends. and the adj
Miners this very beautiful instrument that he will
visit Washington and Georgetown the second week in Jan
unry 1877 viii have with him very elegant selection
double action harps and be happy to attend orders he
mny be vced WITH for repairs, Sc Favors address
ed 10 Mr. Fchers, PENNSYLVANIA avenue win be punctu-
ally attended TO-
Jan 4-lW
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I,INE Ev,n,ng Fnns White Kid Glove.. tSc-I II

TIME Evening Fans White KID Gloves, &c.-J H.
i Gibbs invites the attention OF the ladies and public gen
orally TO his assortment of beautiful hnndpain and EN-
brodered evening fans suitable for the approac hing
bles and other occasions They will be found the
latest and most fashionable designs with richness, ee
gance, and utility
Also some very handsome and other breastpins
bracelets Sc.
Pennsyvania avenue between 9th and 10th suee,.
Jan a-9tif
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To Professors and Literary men.

JyHE vsitcrs of William and Mary College in Virginia.
wil on the 23d day Of February next appoint pro-
lessor 10 succeed the late Thomas X. Dew, esq.
The subjects embraced in the proessorshp are Political
Economy Metaphysics, Bellies Leitres Moral Philosophy,
Logic and History.
The emoments of the chair have for several years been
not less than 81, 500 per annum.
The residence Is in pleasant village with agreeable
society.
Applications accompanied by proper testimonials,
be addressed the undersigned until the day of election
RIO McCANDLlSH, Rector.
Dec, 5-2tawtlstFeb
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OWEN, EVANS u COMPANY,
Military and Naval Merchant Tailor

yuania avenue bcpccn Foufen and Fifteenth SIS.
ID G leave call the of their friends and the
ID public generally to their extensive stock of goods Just
received for the fall and winter the selection OF which it
has been their object heretofore, obtain articles Of the
very latest style and importanons and in such variety that
they confident OF being able TO afford satisfaction to ALL
They have received per last case Of goods
tanning English gold and silver epaules emboidcres. and
vi
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rJNHE EMIGRANT-By Sir Francis Head, vol.
i The Useful Arts, considered in connexion with the
applications of science vols with engravings
by Jacob Bigelow
Fact and Fiction, collection of stories by Mrs Child
Robinson Crusoe, Illustrated edition. many ehgravihgs
Evenings Home, illustrated edition. many engravngs.
Juvenile Companion and Preside Reader; by Rev. j.
/. Blake, I vol.
Guide to Wisdom and Virtue, for young persons Of either
SEX vol. Just published F TAYLOR.
Jan. IL
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TYPE FOUNDRY,
Corner of Nassau and Dim streets, Netr York,
(tAN be had eighteen per cent deduction from old
~ prces-The undersigned respectfully inform the old
patrons of the type and stereotype foundry formerly known
and the public in general that they prepared TO execute
orders for printing types presses chases cases. imposing
complete printing establishments favorable terms,
and Of good quality any other establishment in the
United States.
Borders cuts brass rule, and all other articles manufac-
tured this establishment the same reduced rates
New articles got up to order being furnished with pat
terms
The type this establishments is both in the style of
face and the material of which il is made particularly
adapted for service in newspaper printing
All kinds Of stereotype furnished.
JAMES CONNER 81 SON.
N B. The type this paper printed is from the above
establishment.
Dec
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CoUNSE.LO AT-I.Aw,
TTAS established his office in the city of Washington and
proers his services the public in the prosecution OF
claims upon the Treasury of the United States the argu-
of the circuit OF the district OF Column
ba, and in the Supreme Court of the United States
His Office the south side of the Treas
uary building.
III
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The Misses Schnebiy's Boarding md Day school,
At their residence, No 1853 Chestnut st., Phaad
THEIR second session will commence the LIST of Feb
l. ruary, but pupils will be received any time and
charged accordingly
Boarding and washing $50 paid in advance. Terms fo
tuition in English branches varying from $6 SIP, SIG
and $50 music, vocal and instrumental 1874; of nstr
ment So. Each of the other ornamental branches SI2
The Misses s. will be assisted by teachers of acknowledge
ability.
REFERENCES.
- Rev Mr.. J: II. Fowes, Philadelphia Rev: Dr. $. II
D. Muter, Philadelphia; DR.. Samuel Jackson, Philade
pha; Professor Espy, Washington city. Jan. Him
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PROSPECTUS Of the Investigator and Advocate or n

DROSPECTUSO Of the Investigator Advocate or In
December number OF ''tle Investigator edited by Josiah
f. Polk, esquire of Washington, ID. c., the undersigned
viii take charge OF that periodical in the city of Baltimore,
from the LIST of January lS47, when the first number of the
new series will be issued.
Under the arrangement the Investigator will
nue firmly to advocate Independence of human authority
in matters of taitlinantainng that "Cod alone is Lord
of the conscience" And regarding the development of
the perpetuy of American liberty it will, by calm vet
thorough discussion, endeavor to expose and reie any
system principles the tendency of which may be in-
pede that development, or 10 abrdge that liberty
The Investigator will be seciarian promote
morals. Unconnected with any denomination as such il
VIII, nevertheless labor to cultivate among the various
n,a , n 81 e Christian church. the unity Of the spirit
mote and sustain their for the advance
ment OF the Redeemer's kngdom-espccally the great
common measure OF Scripture circulation without
comment
This periodical will pay due the cause of ed
ucation and general literature Nor will it overlook the
retiring though not less important interests dones-
TIC economy and Juvenile Improvement And no effort will
be wanting render the work profitable and acceptable to
the various classes of readers.
"The Investigator will be published in the CITY of Bai-
more Maryland in monthly numbers of thrty-iwo pages
octave at 81 90 per annuin, payable invariably in ad
vance, or IL IL cents per number delivery. Any per-
'"' receive lou" 'Gefi N = p Sns csRFra
To whom all communications are to be addressed, post
paid. ' ~ 7'R ''
The Rev Mr. Carter, into whose hands the investigator
need anything to be said in his behalf by me- more than
assure the subscribers and readers the work that there
every reason Tor believing they will find far more
tofore. ~
II Is hoped that the religious papers and periodicals viii
notice The foregoing prospectus in doing they viii
JOSIAH F. PoIK
Late editor of the investigator.
G. Brook & Co.. Of Washington Civ are authorized
agents dispose OF the work and for subscribers in
the District OF Columbia
Dec.
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They also prepared furnish complete equipments to
ministers, consuis, and other diplomatic agents
Dec 2S-eolmf 'F'-'
TNR. LEIBERMAN has removed his Office and resi-
IL dence the south side of street, between 18th and
llh Streets (near IIh,) where he continues to practice
physician, operative surgeon and accoucheur
DR. l.. has devoted much attention 10 the surgical treat
ment OF deomes, spch cubfoot, sirabismus, WY
neck, &c.
Dec. 22-eoIm
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II AND FOR SALE.--l4O OF land fronting the
IL Rockville turnpike, within mile of the George
town corporation line, and north OF land Of Mr. John
Green, embracing several beautiful building, well
wooded and watercd 1t will he sold together, divided
to suit purchasers
Also Is the road, being the meeting
lot, and which will be divided, parts
Also 30 acres of excellent land adjoining Tennay Town.
and immediately north OF Mrs Syless farm, well watcred
The above lands most convenient to the markets OF
the city and Georgetown and in order close the sale
them they will be disposed of very reduced prices and
on accommodating terms Apply either Richard Smith,
o Charles j. Nolrse
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NEW YORK ADVERTISEMENTS.
M 80 M!

So @. Ah
PACKETS FOR HAyRE.-seeond Line.
GAIL from New York the LIST, and from Hayre on the
- 10th OF each month during the year, and in the follow
ing rotation:
PROM
Ship Utica Capt John A. PIERCE, LIST January, LIST May,
and LIST September.
Ship St Nicholas, Capt Nathl. W. Eveeigh, LIST Febru-
arv list June, and LIST October.
Ship Oneida, Captain JAS Funk LIST March, Ist July and
Isl November.
Ship Baltimore Captain John Johnson, r LIST April LIST
August, and LIST December.
Ship Utica Captain John A. Peirce 10th February, 10th
Iune, and 10th October
Ships St Nicholas Captain N w. Eveleigh, 10Th March,
10th July, and 10Th November:
Ship Oneida, Captain JAS Funk, 10th April 10th August
and 10Th December
Ship Baltimore Captain John johnson, jr., 10Th May,
10th September and 18th January.
They all vessels of the first class and with ample and
commodous accommodations for passengers Goods
the agents will be forwarded free from all other charges
than the expenses that be actually paid upon them
The price cabin passage is $780, exclusive OF wines
and liquors.
BOYD Il HINCKEN, Agents,
9Tontine buildings, Wall street, New York