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JAMES BAILE, late of the firm ofGowen Jacobs, IL Co.,
Jrespectfuly tina he has fitted up the srorc No
So Chestnut street, few doors below Third street, and
door above Congress Hall Hotel, north side, as Wine
Store where he will keep welselected stock of the
approved varieties of wines, brandes, queurs London
brown stout Scotch ale, and the finest brands OF choice
cigars, &c. a-l.llt-l iiitL--iliiA- ~ vi go t
Private gentlemen, hotekeepcrs and others in the oun
try, are invited call and examine hissock. Sept
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DANCING ACADEMY

MIR. F. c. Liable has the honor to inform the ladies
lYl and gentlemen of Washington and Georgetown that
his dancing academy will reopen Tuesday, November
I'd, his dwelling house, Pennsylvania avenue Days
of tuition, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from
D. to p. m for young ladies; from to 7 p. m for
young masters.
N. b. Those ladies and gentlemen who feel DESTROYS
receive instruction Georgetown, will please leave their
names at his residence in Washington.
Oct I5-2aw3m
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Marble top dress bureaus
Do do tables
do do washstands
French and other bedsteads
Cabinet chairs, for the sick
Office and rotary Office chairs
Mahogany and black walnut parlor chairs
Cane and woods chairs OF all kinds, rockers do
Seee cradles looking glasses portable shower baths
And great variety Of other furniture.
Also, large assortment of sofas of new and elegant
patterns and prices and bed sofas a very low
priceall of which will be sold great bargains Those in
want of furniture respectfully invited to call and
anime for themselves the under Odd Fellows La
7th street, between ID and E streets s. ID. BROWN
Dec lO-3eod* 80
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WEAR MADE TO ORDER.

VI HOOE CO., Pennsylvania avenue between 7tf
and 9Th streets have in store splendid assortment o.
have made order the most fashionable stye at shor
notice. upon such terms cannot fail to give satisfaction
those who disposed 10 pursue the economical mode
of dressing handsomely.
Also in store complete assortment of gentemens under
garments, Of every descriptions handkerchief gloves
cravats, suspenders, hosiery, &c. All of which will be
sold at unusually low prices #
Dec. I0--3wif
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~ FOR SALE OR RENT, that large, commodous,
II and we'll finished brick dwelling, situated on the
IL side Of 9th street, between and II, the
Patent Office. This dwelling three stories HIGH and
sists Of twelve rooms including the basement and kitchen
The paors the first and second floors handsomely
finished with mantels Of Italian and Egyptian marble The
basement dining room "a comfortable apartmen Is also
yard there is large csern, capable of holding four thou
sand gallons of rain water There is also convenient.
cellar in front, under the pavement, which connects
win me basement Inc awsng mas M. many os ae
teel family, for which the house is well adapted.
Inquirers who wish view the premises, may call al
The rssdence of the subscriber next door to the
dwelling at his marble yard and rooms on street,
the Union office. THOMAS BERRY.
Nov @ diff
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ID EOPENED.-This old and welLknown establishment
II has been thoroughly renewed and modenzed regard
less of cost, in its every department. and is ready for
the better accommodation of the public.
A public collation. will be served (gratis) tomorrow
Saturday from IL O'clock ofwhch its patrons and
public are respectfully invited to call and partake
Nov l9- W. WALKER.
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PATENT OFFICE. Dec. Z, l8H
ON the Petition o Mary Ann Mead. adunlnIstrntrtx


nv the petition OF Mary Ann Mead, administrator
OF the estate of James Mead late OF the county OF Dear
tension of patent granted James Mead and w Pier
son. executors OF Wylis Pleson, deceased, for machine
Tor cutting lath for years from the expiration OF
1877
ordered that the said petition be heard at the Patent
Office the fourth Monday in December, IL O'Clock,
M and all persons are notified to appear and show
Ordered, Also That this notice be published in the Union
and Rationale Dcmokra, Washington; Pennsylvania,
Statesman, Columbus, o; Enquirer, Cincinnati and SEN
une Indianapolis la once week for three weeks pre-
vous TO the fourth Monday of December
EDMUND BURKE,
- Commissioner of Patents.
D Editors OF the papers will please copy,
and send their bills in duplicate to the Patent Office, with
paper containing the notice. E. b.
Dec 1-w3w
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IN tho Press, and wan =. prsl,ahsa w.tn,n |. week

TN tho Press, and win he pubIishod within = week
two edition, much enlarged and improved. Of
the Guide the Capitol Of the United States and tho Ma
onal Executive Offices illustrated by diagram plans de-
signaling the several congressional and executive build
ngs and the relative position Of the different departments
the committee in the Capitol with diagram plans of
each congressional hail. designating each membcrs
with map the city; also tblc showing the residence
of members here and with regard the heads or the
ecutive offices of the government, giving summary Of
pass every information useful members Of Congress- tho
different officers Of the government and 70 all persons hav
of Information with regard to the public bnillihgs
BY ROBERT MILLS,
Dec l3-Seo slaaN Architect.
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In CHANcERY IN SOMERSET COUNTY COURT,

november Term, 1911.
I"I,N turner VS. Mary Ellen DennIs.-The object of
~ this suit is to procure decree sale certain
ands IN Somerset county, held by the complainant as
ean, In common with the defendant The bill states thai
certain Marceus Jones and certain Joseph Dennis
We're seized IN fee tenants in common Of lands
on Nantlcoke Point in said that the said John
Turner has purchased the and of the said
haTceus Jones in said lands thar the said Joseph Dennis
nam departed his lie leaving the said Mary Ellen Dennis
Dennis resides in the city OF Norfolk in the State of vr-
gnla and beyond the jurisdiction of this cou that the
SAID lands difficult incapable of division and that
70 The interest and advantage of the complainant and OF
ne defendant that the said lands should be sold 1t is
hereupon adudged and ordered that the planan by
causing copy OF this order to be inserted in
paper published in the city of Washington in each OF
i've successive weeks before the 10Th day of January
ye notice to the said absent defendant OF the object and
substance Of this BILL and her be and appear in this
uTb IN person by solicitor, before the I'd day OF
ay Term next to answer the premises and to show
any she hath why decree ought pass prayed
n Test; w. L. q. POLK, Clerk.
brue copy Tests w, T. g. POLK, Clerk.
!. Dec. 2-Iaw5w
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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 in
fashionable community ustes her in thinking she can
give satisfaction to all. .4 ".
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
Sent 22-2uw2sn t-.-f
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Medical Card.
T\R. GRAFTON TYLER may be found every day (Sun-
IL day excepted) at the City 1nmary Washington, be-
tween the hours of III and IL o'clock
Office and residence Gas hereofoe) corner of Washing
ton and GAY streets, Georgetown Dec. 8-3t*
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CITY OF WASHINGTON, THURSDAY NIGHT DECEMBER 49, l8

DRAwN numbers Of the susquchsnna Lottery,
IL Glass No. 2.
49, 49, SO, 8, %, IL, 81, SO. 81, rs, l6, 4s, 6.
D. PAINE 81 CO., Managers,
Dec O. King ST., Alexandria, Va
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H,HE Industrial History of Free Nations, 2 vols.
i NV Mc(Vu London. 1917


/ octave, by McCuloch, London, 1917.
The Battle tor Native Industry, being the debate the
corn laws the importation and customs duties
bills and the other financial measures of the govern
(Brtsh) in Parliament session. 1885, reprinted with
entire accuracy vols, London. lSH.
Macgregors Commercial Statistics of the United States
their productive commercial legislation customs
tariffs commercial tariffs, navigation, port and quarantine
laws and charges shipping imports and exports &c &c
&c. by John Macgregor secretary of the board of trade
voI octave London, 1917. Just imported from London
by r. TAYLOR.
Also, the British Consul's Hand Book
Porter's Progress OF the Nation, vols.
CrawGords Philosophy of Wealth
The Royal Kaendar and British Red Book, for l8f7
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, 18th vol, with notes
from Ricardo, Chalmers Nautilus, M GARNER, and other
eminent political economists and his Life, by. Dugald
Stewart.
Adam Smiths Wealth Of Nations, notes and additions
by McCulloch, vol.
McCulloch's Principles of Political Economy
McCulloch on Taxation and the Funding System
McCulloch's Literature OF Political Economy
McCuloch's Commercial Dictionary, London copy, with
maps charts and many others, just (o recent
ly) imported from London, including all that is and
that is valuable upon all the various branches OF
litical economy
Books stationery periodicals, mathematical instruments
Tor anything else imported order from LONDON, Paris
or any part of Europe FRANCK TAYLOR,
Dec 10 Bookseller, Washington city.
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NEW DAILY ExPRNs0 xMn .a.eslIa
- &Ns ~

Trough by HALL Train frem Wash1n1tsa, ~ Alsx-
burg Virginia. sIasg i !a
TUE undersigned having made tho necessary arrange
mens with the Steamboat and Railroad Companies be-
tween the above named places spared, under
the name and style Of ROGERS, DARhACOII q Al
ward the (as above stately reasonable terms
ness to with encouragement, and friends
that nothing shall be wanting part to afford sasfac
ton. .r5sei s III
All light articles, such parcels and PACKAGES which
may be consigned will be delivered free OF
age and merchandise other articles which may be
heavy for the mail trnn will have particular by
the freight train.
J. w. ROGERS, Master Steamer Powhatan.
B. +. DARRACOTT, Train captain, r. F. d r. X. X.
WILLIAM H. ALLEN, Depot agent, do
Richmond, Va, May l, l837-May l-dtf
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New Dictionary without abridge-
w ment vol, quaro, received by +. TAYLOR,
Nov. 80 near Coeman's Hotel.
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TIME Sheffield RaEors.-John III. Gibbs bogs to call
Il the attention of members of Congress- and gentlemen
who shave themselves his large and elegant supply Of
fine Sheffield razors, all Of which warranted to shave
well or the money returned.
Also strops, shaving brushes soaps creams, NC
Hair-dressing Saloon, Coleman's Hotel. Dec. l0-3t*
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IMPORTANT to housekeepors and Porsons furnishing.
l. We have furnishing rooms opposite Centre Mar
ket up stairs and complete assortment of goods,
such
Furniture, beds, and mattresses
China, glass, and crockeIy ware
Hardware and cutlery
Plated ware, Abata and Britannia
Brushes and brooms, wooden ware and baskets
Lookingglasses lamps and girandoles
And variety of fancy goods
We can furnish houses CON plete days notice. and
at unusually low prices BOTELER IL McGREGOR.
FOR RENT, commodious and wellfurnished house, in
the neghborhood of the City Hall, containing six cham
bers parors diningroom, and Kitchen Inquire Of
B. ~ MEG.
Dec l--eod4wf
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OFFICE OF ARMY CLOTHING AND EQUIPAGE,
LII IL. De- L. G.L

OFFICE ARMY CLOTHING COURAGE,
Philadelphia, December 9th, 1847.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received this office
- until 10 O'clock M, OF the 3lst day of the present
month of DECEMBER for furnishing by contract the fol-
lowing ARMY SUPPLIES and MATERIALS, deliverable
United States Clothing and Equipage Depot Schuyl-
kill Arsenal in equal monthly greater proportions,
April, IS4S, viz.
u.s. 900 army blankets 6h feet long by feet wide, weight
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wAsHINaTON TO BAL11MORn.

= ~ THE STEAMER OSCEOLA having been
RxN169p put in complete order, will, Sunday, the
1lth July, commence plying regularly be-
street dock Baltimore, every Tuesday, at O'Clock, p
r. stunning, will leave Washington every Sunday, ut
o'clock, a. m. ~
She will stop regularly, going and returning at Cone
river Va. Currioan Va, Leonardtown, Md, and Port
Tobacco, Md
And win touch the following landings for signals
land, viz:
Naniamoy, Chapmans Md, Sandy Point, Bluff Point,
Boyd's Hole, and Quantico, Va.
For Norfolk. .t. AK
The steamer OSCEOLA win leave Washington for the
above place COUGHING PneY Point and Old Poin every
Thursday at o'clock Returning, will leave Norfolk
every Friday at o'clock, p. m.
and return, $3.
July7 JAMES MITCHELL. Capt.
[Phu North Amricdw, Not. 6.
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ITURNIsHED HOUSE to Lot, threo-story, with back
IL building, containing eleven rooms, and situated on
Pennsylvania between 18th and 18th streets
bee Bates opposite the Seven Buildings, Pennsylvania
avenue.
Nov. 9-dtf
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Mrs. 8. PARKER VIII open, Tomorrow morning,
lvI handsome of French feathers few very
handsome black lace ves flowers, ribands DC.
s. PARKER,
Fancy and Perfumery Store between A and 9th streets,
Pennsylvania avenue. Dec .
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THE subscriber would respectfully inform his friends,
and housekeepers generally, that he has recently
ceived large addition to his stock of urnue consisting
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TNFFICIAL Doc unhents OF tho Last War, completn
~ In voIume.-Thc official letters Of the military
and naval officers of the United States during the war
executive messages reports of commttecs, of Con.
0rcss procamatons ORDERS dispatches &c, both Ameri
and British treaty of peace, &c. and other
bearing ON the subject; compiled in 1923 ...r,e. :,
| few copies, all that remain OF the whole edition. for
sale by ", +. TAYLOR
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AsA FOR RENT-That desirable residence, together with
West of Commodore Morrss, formerly the residence Of
Mrs Commodore Stewart and more recently Of the Chew
aer Hnsenan, charge daiiaes from austria The es,
property very elgby situated and the furniture Of the
be pleased to make application to Richard Smith, esq,
cashier of the Metropolis Bank, who is duly authorized to
make the necessary arrangements.
1Na,A I'll
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vVAo01nRIOn,3
THE propretors of this hotel have secured the aid
rettng and hereafter conducting the establishment He
is authorized act in every matter relating thereto In
purchasing and making all and contract engage
necessary for conducting the business fully the
proprieors them selves could do and all the
ofthe house must be through him alone.
The house having been enlarged thoroughly repaired
refurnished, will be opened the 18th of October.
Having secured the services of Mr. R. r. Thompson, al
caterer, formerly of Colemans they trust to render hs
house every way worthy OF patronage.
Sep 15-eod2mif
T,ULLER's HOTEL, Warrington, d. C.--Messrs. A
T. 81 E. II. FULLER take pleasure in informing the
friends and the travelling public that they will open he
NEW HOTEL on the corner Of Pennsypana avenue and 2k
street. on before the LIST Of December This house has
erected great EXPENSE and under the personal
pernendence of the subscrbes therefore they hatte
themselves that all the requisites of rsrate hotel will be
found their establishment The furniture is all entirely
and expense has been spared to obtain that which
is elegant and comfortable.
The situation of the house is considered eligible
than their late stand the of l4 street and Penn
ber) being the Capitol and hanve min
walk the Presidents House and the public depart
ments.
To old friends and guests we tender our sincere
thanks for their patronage heretofore bestowed and
them that they will find cordial welcome at their
house, and trouble will be spared to render them
comfortable their own fresdes.
To future friends and guests we offer good house
and all the inducements aforesaid, and beg their pa
| tronage.
Porters will be in attendance at the and steamboats,
on their arrival, with the badge of Fuler's Hotel
Nov b-du A. a.. E. H. FULLER.
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pounds.
l6O, 900 yards Ga sky blue kersey
1900 do Ga dark blue do
1000 do Ga fine blue cloth for Dragon jackets
100000 do 7-S flannel cotton and wool
10000 do "a twiled flannel
$4,000 do "a Canton flannel
10000 do 81 bleached cotton drilling
100000 do 81 unbeached do
1000 do 7-8 bleached muslin
200 600 do 78 unbleached do
5000 dozen pairs woolen half stockings, sizes
10000 pairs laced bootees, assorted sizes
Hair pumes red and white
Bands and tasses red AMI yellow
Metal cap equipments for engineers and dragons
DO do for artillery and infantry
PomPons, engineer, artillery, and infantry
Shoulder-sraps, ordnance, artillery and infantry
Epaulettes, N. 6. S. artillery and infantry
Worsed sashes, crimson and yellow
Do binding and cord OF all kinds
Telling
Hachels
Spades
Drums complete, artillery and infantry
Casks for year from LIST April next
Lumber, I'd common, per 1000 feet.
All of which be of domestic manufacture and
conform in quality and all other respects to the standard
patterns sealed in this office and IN the clothing Office No.
Is broadway New York, by which all supplies furnished
will be tested Samples of which, for woolen
and cotton cloths will be by mail with any additional
information desired the subject, to manufacturers
wishing to offer proposals.
Contracts Will based upon accepted proposals. for the
faithful nlfment of which two securities will be
required Any delay IN the execution OF an offered con-
beyond the deemed necessary by the undersgn-
ed (six days) will be regarded canceing the accept
ance Of the FAVORED bid.
Bids are desired only from manufacturers regular deal
the article proposed to be furnished and will be
respected considered from who is not known
manufac regular dealer the desired supplies
which the reverse be distinctly stated in the
bids offered, well the and address Of the per-
intended to be proposed as securities IN case contract
is obtained.
containing proposals should be endorsed Pro-
posas to furnish supplies and
Dec I0-3tawt3ID AS. Quartemaster Gen. U. S. A.
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ssRailroad and Steamboat Limo RlchlAond and
~ Petersburg, Va Charleston, 8. c., &c.-Chaags Of
ho,-The public are advised that tho steamer Powhata
instead Of a. m hitherto. Passengers by this line reach
Fredericksburg in FIVE Richmond in eight and Petersburg
ulars apply to the Captain on board, or 70
nj = --'I' $3.50 GEO. MATTINGLY, Agent.
Dec 9-3taWlm
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ALA WILLIE Dn PARIS,

n GAUTIER importer and mapniaotarsr q french
~. confectionery, respectfully informs the ciuxens OF
Washington and the District that he has juR recetvod
large of Paris confectionery, bonbonniero and
everything else in his line. -
He is also ready supply every kind OF confectiona
necessary for balls parties &c e me sno'es' noo0e' IN
Having his agent in Paris he s enabled % supply he
Among his large may be found the tollowing
10 cases Paris bonbonniere
10000 lbs assoried French confectionery
500 bottles fresh peaches
500 do pine apples
100 do strawberries
100 do raspberries
100 do pears
300 different sized jars brandy peaches
GOO do currant jelly ~
40 jars assorted preserves -,
Also 5000 lbs assorted preserves at the low rae Of S&
cents per pound
have also hand l-t
100 boxes truffles
500 do asparagus tf
600 do petit pois sts ifletaa Al.
~. 300 do mushrooms q 1 !. tt...t.,t..t, ff. VIZ,
The Paris bononniere Of fancy boxes will not be open
until the I'D instant, at 10 o'clock
Dec 0-2aw3wif ~ ee
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osT coral breastpin, with three sets, for which
s1oaa liberal reward viii be given bycaling at No 3,
'00oha story, Treasury building. Nov 2-N
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VXTANTED.-A situation by an ahls-bodied young man
w capable of doing housework gardening, work OF
kind Apply at this office. u fsof.H
Doc I'D s, $3.50 Ss-gfsa
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WILLIAM b. WEBB.

Attorney at Lao,
Will practise in the different of the District and
tend to business before the departments. Office opposite
the Patent Office. Nov. l0-3aw1m
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ErHxaazFp NOTICE.--Washington Braneh Rail
80 4XW&Yt& road.-The passenger train which now
leaves this city II O'Clock noon, for Baltimore, will be
discontinued and after Friday next. the 10th inst
By order. +. H. PARSONS, agent.
Dec. 6-d1w ,t,. y N, sl.lt. t-Eir 4y.fs ttls
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counterfeitsThe public attention invited, and par
tculay referred the advertisement setting forth the
style oflabeng and the putting up ofDr Beckwiths anti
dyspepc and dinner pills Also to that of DR. Dyos ap
proved anti-bous pills. both of which, it may be seen
protected from being councrfeed by the only safe
guard to be depended uponthe WRITTEN SIGNATURES OF the
proprietors ON the label of each box of pills. III
All others which may be offered for sale by unprinciped
persons surely base counterets and will be rejected
such The pills that in the hands of persons who
purchased genuine have all been exchanged for such
as have the written signature of the proprietor
The sole agency for the sale of Beckws antidyspepc
Dyotts bilious pills. is vested in the hands OF T.
w Dyou Sons, of the Columbian College, No. 1872 North
Second street, Philadelphia who will execute any orders
for the
Druggists and all wholesale dealers, who wish to be fur
nsed with the genuine pills. will hes Implied the most
liberal TERMS by applying above May 2l--f
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Farmers' Library.
THE subscriber being appointed by John s. Skinner
esq, editor of the Farmers Library, agent to
ceive subscriptions for that popular work. will be happy 70
forward the names of members of Congress and other gem
tlencn who may order the publication. The last num-
Der of the farmers Library has been senator
and member of Congress, with the publishers circula 70
scribers, box 1876, City Post Office, the office OF the
Saturday Evening News where specimens Of the Farmers
Library may be seen. w. THOMPSON,
corner Of 9Th street and Louisiana avenue.
Dec 8-3t Intel.
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- FOR RENT, a commodious dwelling house on
e;a Pennsylvania avenue, in the row known as the
I'd Sir Buildings" This house has been thoroughly
repaired from cellar garret.-Price $3.50 per year.
Enquire at the Union Office.
DOARDING.-Miss Polk IL prepared to receive
ID bers of Congress and other boarders Location
door west Of Jackson Hall, adjoining Tyler's Hotel.
2--df d