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Philadelphia, , Ia.

Philadelphia, --, 1876.
have used Harper's Metallic Compound Powder
for Razors and find it to be good an article that
would not be willing to be without it. 1t surpasses
any thing ofthe kind ever used Send me FIVE dozen
boxes JOHN MONTAGUE.
Mr.. VIM. Harper: Sir-After trying your Meta
lie Compound, feel satisfied that it may be sold
Aou will please therefore send me- BY return boat,
fourteen dozen boxes and oblge yours respectfully,
ID. @. flaming,
East Pratt st. Baltimore.
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HARPER,S CELEBR ATED
RAZOR POWDER,
WARRANTED

WARRANTED
To gipe keen sharp edge 10 a Razor or any fine
instrument,
In one minute, or the Money returned
CERTIFICATES.
# Washington City, d. G.
Il is very seldom that have ever recommended
any new invention, because knew that recommen-
datons are SO frequent and easily obtained that they
are in general Of little value But consider il
nothing more than an act of Justice to the inventor
to hear testimony to the good qualities Of Harpers
Metallic Compound for sharpening Razors and TO
say is the very best material for the purpose that
has come to my notice. have made fair trial Of
it, and have never found any thing equal to il for
giving keen edge to Razor.
]. L. EDWARDS.
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RICHARD BURGESS
JOHN III SMITH.

M Uses HoLoHAN, solicit the patronage OF
lyl their friends and the public generally, in the
Millinery business, Seventh street, between G and
III, where they prepared to execute all orders in
the neatest manner and the most reasonable terms
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TO VOTE THE
P O 0 R SO [ 'DI Err
TO VOTE THE


.Z
submitted the following resolution (See Ho
Journal. page $500
Resolred. That the Committee on Military
Affairs be instructed to report bill increasing
the pay Of the volunteers from seeen TO ten dol
lars per nianth, and granting 10 those who serve
10 The end Of the war, or die in The service, one
hundred and sixty acres OF land.
The said resolution was read:
And the question being put-shall the rule
be suspended2 twas decided in the negative.
Uwo-thirds mol voting in favor thereby yeas
20, nays75.
The yeas and NAYS being desired by one-fflh
of the members present.
Those who voted in the negative are
Messrs Stephen Adams, Atkinson, Bedinger,
Benton, Biggs, James A. Black Boyd, Brn-
kerhoff, Brockenbrough, Brodhead, Burt,
Clarke, Collin, Crans,on, Cunningham, Dan
lei, Dargan, Jefferson Davis, De Mou, Dobbin.
Dockery, Drongoole, Ellsworth, Erdman,
Ficklin, Fries, Garvin, Grover, Hamlin, Isaac
F.. Holmes, George S Houston, Hungerforl,
Jenkins, Jas. Fl. Johnson, Joseph johnson,
J. Mcdowell, James Mcdowell, Nc Gaughey,
Mckay, Marsh. Morris, Moulton, Norris,
Owen, Phelps, Price, Reid, Rhelt, Ritter, Ro-
berts, Sawyer, Seldom, Alex. d. Sims, Simp-
son. Stanton, Slarkwea,her, Sykes, James
Thompson, Jacob Thompson, Treadway,
lance, Tinton, Williams, Wood, Woodward,
Woodwork, and Yancey-75.
All those whose names are in Roman were
Tories OF the first water. men who unscrupu-
lousy sustained James X. Polk in all his usur-
paiions and yet this Tory party claim 10 be
the never-'ailing friends Of The poor man. who
has to work for his bread.
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ALEXANDRIA, ID. c., April |,

ALEXANDRIA, d. c., April l, 1876.
We, the subscribers, have in use Harper's Me-
taic Compound Powder for Razors, and take
pleasure in saying, we find it superior to anything
we have ever used and coming up fully to his re-
Communications. We highly recommend it to the
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Polk's admission of haring granted the pass

Polk's admission Of haring granted the pass.
"When orders were issued to the Comman-
der Of our Naval forces in the Gulf, on the 18th
day Of May last, only two days after the exis-
tence Of the war had been recognized by Con
gress, to place the coast oil Mexico under
blockade, he directed not to obstrnct the pas
sage Of Santa .4,,na 10 .uerico should he return
-Pok's .4,rniiai .uessagefo Congress, Dec I, 46.
II remains 10 be seen whether his return may
not yet prove favorable 10 pacific adjustment
Of exiting dfficuliies.-Ibid.
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BANNING,S BRACES.

UST RECEIVED, supply, comprising every
Y size and variety Of the above justly celebrated
Braces. To persons affected with spine, chronic dis
cases. and dyspepsia, these articles are invaluable.
They are tohe had of Mrs. Baldwin, the Agent, over
the Store OF b. Wheeler, Penn. avenue, between 9th
and 9TH streets, directly opposite Concert Hall.
?. >. The best references can be given Of their
efficiency.
feb gov aa
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"AID AND COM FORT
TO THE ENEMY.

POLk'S PASS TO SANTA ANNA.
The Commander of our Naval forces in the
Gulf is hereby directed not to oLst,ret The pas
sage Of Gen. ANToNIA LOPEZ DE SANTA Anna
and suite TO Mexico should he desire 10 return
thither. JAMES X. POLK.
May Is, 1916.
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]. w. Bronaugh,
B. Warning,
John Met Cloud.

Loudon County, Va.
have now in use box Of Mr.. VIM. Harper's
Metallic Powder for sharpening Razors; and, i can
truly say il is the greatest improvement to Razor
Strop have ever experienced, and would not be
without It'll the cost was $40 box.
JESSE McVEIGH.
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LyAR better is il to cure the Toothache in
u minute, by using Wheelers Teaberry Tooth
WASH than TO suffer the aching also to cure Sore
ness Of the gums, sofiness of the gains, stop bleed
ing of the gums, and always keep the teeth, gum
and mouth pleasant and in the best state OF health
To show the length OF time for which this article
has been patronized by the public, the following
copyright is published:
80. Eastern District Of Pennsylvania, to
..SS6t. wit: Be it remembered, That on the
: !; ':'.: :;'; =; ' s;i; 20:
W. WHEELER,
Of the said District hath deposited in this Office the
Title Of Book, the title of which is in the words
following, TO wit:
TEABERRY TOOTH WASH.
The right whereof he claims as Proprietor, in
conformity with an act Of Congress, entitled San
Act to amend the several Acts respecting Copy
Rights" FRA'S HOPKINSON,
Clerk Of u. s. Dist Court.
1912, Feb 3D. Copy deposited.
CHAS. F. HEAZLETT.
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Washington City, D. c.,

January "a. 1916.
have for the past two years sold Harper's
Metallic Powder, and here, in every instance, il has
given the utmost satisfaction. consider it the very
hest article in use for giving fine keen edge to
Razor.
JOHN F. CALLAN,
Druggist, corner Of E. and It'll streets.
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lie "A s, TIE A S
Washington, I'D. q.
Agency of the New york
CANTON TEA COMPANY.
THE OLDEST TEA ESTABLISHMENT IN
AMERICA!
PRINCIPAL ESTABLISHMENT IN
NEW YORK.

AMERICA!
PRINCIPAL ESTABLISHMENT IN
NEW YORK.
YENHE CANTON TEA COMPANY has been
IL popularity known for many years. This is the
largest and oldest Tea Establishment in America
The public have had full proof of their integrity and
responsibility. But such has been the great and
pressing demand for their TEAS Of late, that they
have been obliged to enlarge, to great extent taer
two principal establishments in New York, viz:
1875 CHATHAM AND 1853 GREENWICH
STREETS.
They possess facilities, in relation to the
Tea Trade, in a very abundant degree, and doubt
less superior to any other Tea Concern in America.
Their scrupulous regard to all principles that tend
to elevate the character Of large house. is well un-
dersood, and has already secured them connec-
lion, probably, larger than all other Tea Establish
meDts united, and they consequently are determined
to sell Teas purer, more fragrant, and perfect for
The prices, in the aggregate than any house in the
worlf--China excepted.
They most zeaousy invite the attention Of the in
habants of WASHINGTON. ID. g.. to their
Agency. where the following assorments are always
On hand and they feel no hesitation in stating that
wherever a single trial is made, very decided pre-
ference is given to the celebrated Teas ofthe CAM
TON TEA COMPANY.
CT Reader, make the experiment!
Retail Prices as foiio,rs, subject IN all crsa 10 be
.M @a, ,pH If mi 0DDr01,pi Of---
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rHAUNCEY WARRlNER has recently
" added to his facilities for manufacturing parts OF
Watches that may be required by instruments Tor that
purpose and having obtained knowledge Of WATCH
REPAIRING, by practice in Boston, New York, Phila
dclphia and elsewhere will be abe to attend 10 hat
ever may be offered in this department Of mechanics
Chronomeer Duplex, Lever, Lepine, and Repeat
ing Watches, accurately repaired also, Common
Watches and Mantle and Eight.day Clocks put in
order, north side of Pennsylvania avenue, between
-Four anda-half and Sixth streets on the corner Of
the alley east of Coemans Hotel sign of the Watch
with Guard-Key and CHAIN and Models representing
the exterior OF a sefregistering Meteorological OBJ,
servatory. dec 25-ltt
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Washington City, D. C.

Washington City, D. G.
April |, 1916.
have for several years used Harper's Metallic
Powder for Razor Streps and take great pleasure in
recommending it to the public as the best succeda-
neum for the Hone ever discovered.
w. s. COLQUHOUN.
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Washington City, d. c.,

WasnIHgtUh Oily, u. U,
January "a, 1916.
have nsed Harper's Razor Powder myself for
several years, and from my own experience can
recommend it the very best article for putting
fine edge on a Razor.
CHARLES STOTT,
Druggist and Apothecary, Washington.
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NATIONAL PUBLISHING COMPANY.
DAILY LIST OF NEW WORKS.
The National plum O nfv ne Port ra IL

DAILY LIST or NEW WORKS.
The National Piumbeotype Portrait
Gallery,
Containing thirty Original Portraits Of distinguished
Ams ricans; Handicapped from life.
NguRoPATHY, or the true principles Of the art Of
Healing the Sick. BY F. Holck, NJ d. 25 cts
OUTLINES OF ANAroNY AND PHYsIoLosY, for
popular use. illustrated by dissected plate Of
The Human Organization. By F. Hollick, M. ID
Price 81 25 ct,
The Wandering Christian or, Lost and Found;
romance of the Western Continent
A BEAUTIFUL BOOK.-We have lust re-
n ceived one Of the prettiest editions ever pub.
Iishcd Of the Pilgrims Progress--har dsomely
bound, which we will sell very cheap. It is illus
raied with numerous fine wood-cuts. Call at the
Fountain Book Store.
U. WARD & SON.
jan l6-tff
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ROBERT E. JOHNSTON.

For number of years my Teeth and Gums were
SO much out Of order as to prevent me from eating
with pleasure, and caused me much pain. Having
heard Of Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth Wash, do
certify that tried one small bottle Of it, and in less
than two weeks my Teeth and Gums were sound
and good. believe that the use Of it would be an
advantage to many others. J. BRAZER.
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Certificates of Magistrates Of The City Of
Philadelphia.
Having made use Of your much celebrated Tea
berry Tooth Wash, i feel convinced that it is the
best article have ever known, and hereby warmly
recommend its use to the public in general a
pleasant an! eficacous article for preserving the
Teeth and Gums.
RQRERT e. JOHNSTON
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A GLADMoN, House Carpenter and Joiner
IL, Shop, corner Of 9th and M streets, Washing
ton. Where, at all times, Sash, Blinds, Doors, Sc
can be had. All manner Of work in his line will be
executed at the shortest notice.
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A GREEN, Auction and Commission Mer-
IA, chant, Concert Hall, over Todd's Hat store
near Browns Hotel, Pennsylvania Avenue. con
slant supply OF Furniture hand, which will be sold
low, and out door sales attended to- and prompt re-
turns made Always ready to receive consignments.
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Many more Testimonials are existing approving
Of Wheelcr's reaberry Tooth WASH"
SOLD at Nos. and 2, Browns Hotel, by
M. II. STEVENS 81 EMMONS,
Late o. Fish & Coz
Principal Office for the United States No. SO,
Chesnn,-sireet, Philadelphia. may 7-ly
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My daughter has used Wheeler's Teaherry Tooth
Wash and powder, and has found its effects to be
cleansing and publication Of the gums, and sweet
ening of the mouth. have no hesitation in recon-
mendng it the most beneficial preparation for the
teeth have ever seen.
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w. 8. COLQUHOUN.

The subscribers, in Washington, from their own
experience, fully concur in the above recommends
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Certificates Of Ladies and Gentlemen of
PHILADELPHIA.

Philadelphia.
II is with gratitude that send the following GER
tifcate, hoping that many who suffer will DO led by
perusal of it, to obtain Whecer's Teaberry Tooth
Wash, which article used, and it has etiectualIy
cured tooth ache, soreness of the gums, removed
scurf from my teeth and fully believe has entirely
arrested all decay Of them. ] trust that all who
suffer, having either Of the same species of COM
plant, will IN as possible use Wheeler's Tea
berry Tooth Wash, that they may be relieved.
JULIANA CULTURAL. .
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have used Wheeler's Teaherry Tooth Wash,
and its effects upon my Teeth and Gums have given
to me high opinion Of its merits. cheerully re-
commend it to the general use
H. r.. KNEASS.
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1tHARLEs w. HEYDoN, dealer in fine Gold
" and Silver MATCHES, Jewelry, Fancy Goods,
&C., between Fourand-ahalf and Sixth streets, Penn
sylyania avenue, Washington city, d. c.
Fine Watches carefully repaired, SIC.
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Owing to having taken cold, but mostly in conse-
quence Of the acid Of paint used in coorine prints,
my teeth became very much injured, giving excru-
ciating pain at intervals, for between and three
years. Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth Wash was Used,
and has entirely cured them, which, in certificate
form, send, that those who wish perfect remedy
for painful teeth, and also desire pleasant Tooth
WASH may with confidence try Wheeler's Teabcrry
Tooth Wash. MARY A. TAYLOR.
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ROBINSON & Co., Auctione-rs and Com.
y mission Merchants, Louisiana Avenue opposite
Bank Of Washington. Regular sale days Opposite
Centre markeD Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
All sales Of Real Estate, Furniture and personal pro-
perty attended to on the most reasonable terms
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CERTIFICATES OF Members 81 fhe Pht7ddelphid
Bar.
Having used Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth Wash
and powder, I have found them to possess cleansing
md purifying properties, and while they written and
beautify tho Teeth, they have beneficial effect up.
the gums, by imparting to them free and health
full action. F. A. RAYNOLD.
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I ,NoR SALE. All kinds of Confectionery are
l manufactured by H. Barnes, corner Of 9th and |
streets Northern Liberties cheap and as good as at
any establishment in this city.
o. Those who wish to purchase at wholesale, will
find it greatly to their advantage to call and examine
Tor themselves, as am determined to sell cheap for
cash. H. BARNES.
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DENJAMIN HoMANs, Aucioneer and Commits.
IL sion merchant, between 10th and 18th streets,
fronting Pennsylvania Avenue Sales Of Real Estate,
Furniture and personal property, attended to at any
place within the city.
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MIN. NoELL, Veni,ian Blind Maker, south
w side Pennsylvania Avenue, between 9Th and
10th streets Blinds Of all sizes and colors furnished
to order. Old blinds retrimmcd and painted
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EDWARD ScHEEL, Professor VI Music, re-
IL spectfully announces to the citizens OF Washing
ton, that he still continues to give lessons upon the
Piano and in Vocal music. Orders may at any time
be lett at Mr. Fischer's Music Store, or with Mr.
ilbus and at his residence, 18th street, between II
and /. Terms mod rate
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From much severe suffering Of myself, and Others
of my family, with decayed Teeth and sore Gums,
and the many respectable testimonials highly in favor
Of Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth Wash, | was induced
give it trial, a&er which my family used it, and
rejoice to say that it did perform thorough and
eIectual cure for all, and is the best article that
ever knew OF. wodld recommend its use to those
who may lie suffering. JESSE MOORE.
w. Wheeler.
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q w, STEWART, GROCER, corner OF
-. Twelfth and II sts., keeps constantly on hand
complete stock of the best Groceries which the mar
ket affords and sells on the most reasonable terms.
o. He excludes all ardent and yinous spirits from
his store I'M ss.5 nc a
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CHEAT AND GROW RICH.

THIS has been the secret principle Of too many
i this Wholesale dealers In Teas up to this tme,
and they have practised the most shsefu imposition
on the Country Merchant without any fear OF detec-
ton. But new era IN the Tea Trade has come and
Pekin Tea Company claims the honor Of It's intro
duction They were the first TO raise the banner Of
Reform ON which il has inscribed the simple words:
I"PURE TEAS AT HONEST PRICES. .
A complete revolution has heen the consequence.
Let consumers of Tea everywhere lork at what we
have done.
LIST. We were the first to send them Teas that
used to he called too good for them before.
I'd. We have driven out the market vnst amount
Of trash aud introduced better class Of Teas than
has ever yet been sold Importers Of Tea often come
to to get for their use, and for their rlends,
fine qualities they can find nowhere else.
3d. We have reduced prices mote than rs per Ct,
both in Black and Green Teas. The Wholesale
grocers say we are running the trade and call US
humbugs. This we have done already, and now
see what we are ready to do.
lst We will sell Teas by the single chest, half
chest or IA pound box, at the same prices that
wholesale grocers pay TO the importers when they
buy by the hundred packages.
ID. The wholesale erocers allow only 10 or at
mot IA pounds tare to the half chest This IS
cheat. We allow, iu most instances, 10 and ID
lbs tare on the same. gast
Sd. We hereby undertake to sell every kind Of
Tea, from, sir 10 tn s,De cents per pound cheaper
than the wholesale grocers do.
How can we do this! asks the country merchant.
This is our answer. We are content with seven
per cent profit instead Of 25 and 80 per cent Ia
wholesale grocer. as s.,ra
We deserve the thanks Of the country merchants
Tor saving them hereafter from being cheated. Let
them come 10 The Warehouse of The Pekin Tea
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nR. SHEW'S Water Cure Institution at Syosset
IL (0yster Bay), near New York. is now opened
for the reception Of patients. Passage daily from
Fulton Market, (s,eamboat Croton) at o'clock, p.
IN. persons may go by the Long Island Railroad
far Hcks,ils at 81 a. M; also in the afternoon
each day. For heallhfuness and beauty of location,
il is believed this place 10 unrivnlled; and the nu.
merous and very copous Springs of greater pur-
ty than those of any other establishment In this or
the old country, SO far analyses have been given,
The terms Of board and treatment shall be made as
moderate as is consistent with the necessary cxpen-
SEES of an establishment Of this kind. The charge,
after the first medical consultation and investigation
Of the patients case will vary from five to ten dol
lars per week. Persons will bring their sheets, blan.
kets, towels and injection Instruments or these may
be hired or purchased on reasonable terms at the es-
Enlistment For further particulars address post
paid, Joel Shew, N. D., either at New York City
or Syosset Long Island New York. City patient.
will be treated at Shew's residence, Az Bond street.
New York. paa PF Is #AN
N. B.--For some weeks during the hottest wea.
Their, Dr. ShCw will be uble to attend to patients at
his office, (47 Bond s,ree, only on Saturdays. from
10 a. m. to 2 p. m. a,a, july 81
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A Luxury Indeed!
T.APOR, TEPID, AND COLD SHOWER
OR RUSSIAN BATH. H.

TINE subscriber, Qhrough the persuasion Of many
i intimate friends) has been induced to fit up tho
above establishment, "a bath never before known
to this community for the purpose Of rendering
every necessary convenience and luxury to the Cit
zens Of this metropolis
In offering to the public the advantages Of This
most delightful BATH he would say to those who are
in state Of physical debility, that there is nothing
known that Ia so well calculated to restore The ener'
gies Of the human system. The most delicate female
under it's influence improves in strength with most
astonishing rapidity.
Connected with this mode Of bathing, he has in
troduced the Saltwater Vapor, and shower Bath,
giving to those who desire it. all the advantages Of
Sea-balhing, without the trouble and expense of q
trip to the Capes.
His rooms are situated on the corner Of Al street
and Missouri avenue. Open OF all hours from six in
the morning till nine ut night.
Thursdays Of each week are sst apart for the spe-
cial accommodation of Ladies, when lady will he
in attendance to wait on those who may please TO
visit this establishment The public are invited to
give this Bath trial. Jsa7|
Terms: Single tickets 374 cents, or three tickets
for 81 90.
june 2s-2m w. WHITNEY.
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\, FRoM HAvAkrA.-We have dates via New
Orleans from Havana to the 9Th instant. and
from Merido, in Yucatan, TO the middle OF
July. The Yucatan new Congress has been
duly elected, though nothing is known OF its
politics. The extraordinary Assembly had
concluded its labors by proposing seven de-
cress, bur they were all Of a local nature.
The Guadalquiver was hourly expected from
England. torun as steam packet between the
Brazis and the Hudson.