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NEW YORK ADVERTISEMENTS.
PACKETS FOR HAvRE.-s Second l.

4A& szr sEs
PACKETS FOR HAyRE.-seecnd Line.
GAIL from New York the st and nom Havrc ON the
- each month during the year, ana ia the follow
ing rotation;
Shin Utica Capt John A. Perce, LIST January, LIST May,
Shin s., Nicholas Capt Nathl w Eveleigh, LIST Febr.
Ship Oneida Captain JAS. Funk, Isl March, st July and
LIST November a
Shin Baltimore, Captain John johnson, jr, LIST April, Isl
August, and LIST December.
Ship Utica Captain John A. Peirce, 10th February, 10th
Iune, and 10th October.
Ship 81 Nicholas Captain N. w. Evsleigh 10th March
10th July and 10th November.
Ship Oneida, Captain Jas. Funk, 10th April, 18th August
and 18th December.
Ship Baltimore Captain John johnson, jr., 10th May
18th September, and 10Th January.
They are OF the first class, and with ample and
conmodions accommodations for passengers Goods sent
the agents viii be forwarded free from all other charges
than the expenses that may be actually paid upon them.
The price Of cabin passage is i0o exclusive OF wines
and liquors ~ .-,,,,,-
Tonne buildings, Wall street, New York.
T,,.bD Il
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~ M 49,

TOEIN HERDMAN & CO., United States and Great
:, Britain and Ireland oldestablished Emgunt Office 81
South street, New York
HERDMAN, KEENAN, 81 CO., Liverpool
Passage and from Great Britain and Ireland (va Liver
pooD by the Old Black-Ba Line, any OF the regular
packet-ships sailing every five days
The subscribers in calling the attention OF old counymen
and the public generally their unequaed arrangements
for bringing passengers from the old country beg
that the business of the house Liverpool will be conduct
ed by its branch.
Those sending their friends will the great
importance of this arrangement it will preclude
this wen known be of the first and largest class,
commanded by of experiences and they sail every
days. offer every facility that can be furnished With
those superior arrangements, the subscribers look forward
for continuation Of that patronage which has been so lib
orally extended them for many years past In case
any Of those engaged do embark the passage money
will be refunded customary For further particulars,
apply by letter, postpaid, -
]. HERDMAN Il CO.,
r 81 South street, New York .
IERDMAN, KEENAN, ~ CO., Liverpool
Mr. THOMAS FTTNAM, saddle and harness maker, on
9Th street three north of Pennsylvania is the
gent of this for the WASHINGTON, d. C who
Win attend to the transaction OF all business IN their line,
when required to do So
R-)rafis for any amount as usual be furnished,
payable all the principal banking institutions throughout
lie United kingdom, application as above
March lily
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M ~ -
MARsEu.LES LINE OF PACKETS,

Touching at Gibraltar to land passengers.
TIME uDdemeno ships win be regularly despatched
j. from New York the LIST, and ifom Nurseries on
the 10th of each month, as follows;
Ship Prince dc Jonvile, (new0 Capt W. w Laurence,
Oct. /, 1876
ship Arcole, (new,) Captain w. r. Hoodless, Nov ],
1876.
Ship CASTOR, Capt. James Anthony, Dec. ], 1916
Ship Nebraska, (new,) Captain James Watson, jan l,
1917
Ship ------ ------, Feb. l. 1871.
-Ii.lIN tEf S MARsEILLEs
Ship Prince de Joinvile, (new,) Capt. w W. Laurence,
Dec 10, 1916
Ship Arcoe (new) Capt w. Il. Hoodless Jan 10, 1877
Ship tasion Capt James Anthony, heb. 10, 1917.
ship Nebraska, (ncw,) Capt James Watson. March 10,
1917.
Ship ---, --, April 10, 1917.
These vessels all OF the first class, and commanded by
men experience. Their accommodations for passengers
are unsurpassed for comfort and convenience Goods
the agents viii be forwarded free of all other expenses
than those actually paid
For freight or passage, apply TO
CHAMBERLAIN q PHELPS,
1913 Front street,
BOYD IL HINCkEN, agents,
No9, Tontine Buildings, corner OF Wall and Water
streets, New York
nj. 3
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THE Flora, Oner,ng for 1s47.-one quar-

ME Floral Oner1nK Tor Is47--One volume
l. filled with cngravngs of flowers beautifully colorcd,
and of the largest illustrated with poetry original and
selected by Mrs Osgoode whole forming a Flora's Die
tionary OF the finished description. Just published
and received for sale by f. TAYLOR
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TANNERS Map of Mexico-Fourth edition. with n,

TANNERS Map of Mexico-Fouth edition. with nu-
Il additions just published, and for sale at the
map store No 237 Broadway corner of Park Place, New
York plan of the harbor of Vera Cruz with the castle
OF San Juan de uoa &c., has been added this edition.
which affords most complete view of the seat war,
Texas the Caliiorpias Yucaan, &c &c The size of The
map is % by 80 inches handsomely colored and done up
in neat pocket case price 20 cents each, So 10 doz-
gll
The map may be had OF the agent, Second street. "a
few doors east OF the college, Georgetown, d. c.
As this map has been adopted by the army several mi-
ations OF have been issued and paned upon the public
as original maps among these Is one disguised under
Spanish tide, which copy of the old edition Mr..
Tanners work. made, without his consent, years
since, and now imposed upon the public ms map!
| Jan Cit
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MI HIS. WELLS whose house Ia pleasantly situated
s1 on street. between Ilih and 18th streets, has very
handsome and capacious room, with which she can ac-
conmodne two members of Congress, or small private
iainiy, ON moderate terms. Single gentlemen will also
ind very superior Accommodations for che by ma
king Immediate application. Dec 10
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Cro~s's Military Laws.

GEORGE TEMPLEMAN near the corner of "A street
VI has published the third edition of Crosss Military
Laws ote United States II all the laws that
to the army the marine corps the volunteers and militia
all the military bounty land and pension laws This work
is particularly recommended to the notice of all military
men by Generals Scott Jesup Towson Gibson and Jones
by Cclones Totem, Albert, Saunon Whiting and Tai
colt, all of whom chiefs of military bureaus Wash
gton; also by Albion X Paris esq., "a Comptroller Peter
Hagner, esq, Sd Auditor and G. l.. Edwards, esq. Com
missioner of Pensions. Jan
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PRINTS ONLY-NEw FALL STYLES,

at The erieasire establishment of
Il ZEE Il BREWSTER, A Cedar street, New York, where
IL concentrated nearly all the styles OF printed
cacoes which have been produced in this country, inn
ported for the fall trade and offered for SALE for cash
approved credit prices greatly reduced within the last
few days.
Purchasers guaranteed the prices, and allowances
made for given period.
Catalogues (renewed and corrected daily regulating the
prices, placed in the hands of buyers and with
goods ordered.
Sept ely
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old CAPiTOL.-H. V. HILL begs leave to inform mem
~ bers OF Congress transiens with without their
families that he has rooms, single and double
Persons wishing TO reside the Capitol Hill viii please
call and am they will be suited with good board
ing-house and terms. Dec. 2S-eo3t
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(NiAPPED HANDS, LIPS, Sc.-The present seasH
~ being peculiarly calculated to produce tie above PAN
iui and annoying disgurencnts, would invite atento
to the very superior quality of Pa,eys cold and s
up save which we have now hand. Also, the ceebn
for soenng the skin and removing rougness and redne
he highly recommended meeniun Chinese skin pow
der is also one OF the most desirable articles for the abo
purposes now eXfan possessing properties for the improve
nient and comfort of the skin and complexion such 7
render most essential appendagc ladys toilet 700
only by j. H. GIBBS, sole agent for the District of Conbn
Penn avenue, between 9Th and 10th streets.
Da,1
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CST. CHARLES HOTEL.-My friends in the temperance
- having OF late called public attention to the supe
riorty of the t. Charles other hotels, have found
necessary enlarge AND reorganze the restaurant de-
parinent Having made extensive arrangements for
abundant and constant supply OF superior oysters, game,
terrapin ne. have engaged experienced cook and two
walters exclusively for this branch of my business and
for past avors hope, with this arrangement TO meet
the wants of my patrons, and merit q continuance.
NJ b. Having leased the entire upper part pf the hotel
transient permanent boarders by the day. week. month,
or wear. The ordinary table will be supplied with the best
le market affords. limited number of persons win be
taken for meals only ut very low prices.
c. J. MAC LELLAN.
St. Charles Hotel, October 9th.
Oct, 5-eod3m
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BOARDING SCHOOL, 10, y

IL
Children, under the charge OF Miss Margaret Meade
daughter of the late Richard w. Meade, Of PHILADELPHIA
aided by assistant teachers situated the Hartford road
about two miles from Baltim ore, at country residence
commonly known Mount Vincent
Children will be received iii the Institution between i
ages of four and ten.
Spelling Reading Writing Arithmetic, Geography Ens
fish Grammar, and the rudiments OF History, will be ih1
branches chiefly taught in this institution. Those chide
whose parents guardians wish il will also be taugh
Latin French, and Music but each of these branches wiz
form separate charge.
chdren and this rule will be enforced, for the protec
of their health and the better of their moral
All their reasonable will be supplied from the funds
deposited by their parents for that purpose
Payment must be made sem-annually in advance front
this rule there can be no deviation.
No boarder viii be received for shorter time than ha
no deduction made for ABSENCE except of sickness
Maternal fI T T s ah hRE Of ~ ssr eS%ss
For board and instruction, including bed and bedding
washing and mendng, payable hafyeary in advances la
children OF four years of age &l25 0l
From eight to fourteen years of age 100 W
Latin and French, each, per annum @Wl
Music on the piano, per annuin NWl
For the use OF the piano, per annum iW
Vocal music, per annum Wtl
Dancing and drawing the masters prices.
Stationery, postage, doctors visits, and medicines win
niinay fees and clothing, if Supplied by the institution
will form separate charges, varying according the wan
of each child, but always moderate
Boys come supplied with clothing for winter and
summer, with uniform of dark grey cloth and steel butt
tons also one tea and table spoon fork umbe
and six napkins
-, REfERENcEs; Rev. A. J, Elder, Baltimore; Rev q
White, do, ; Rev. t. McColgan Very Rev. DR.. PoweI
lege Rev VIM Matthews, Washington Rev NichoIn
ODonnel Brooklyn; John X. Randall, esq, Baltimore
Professor A. D. BACH, Coast Survey; Georg;; w Webb
Lieut. James Gliss United States Navy, do. John kenI
needy, esq, do. Lieutenant j. Ward United States Nay
School, Annapolis; William Parrou esq, Washington;
c. Washington, do.
All letters be addressed (pos paid Miss Mead
through the Baltimore post office who will give al ur,
rsb
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ton nj Corpus Christi, in October, ls45 being tht
first of series OF illustrating the progress OF the army
Mexico and the scenery OF thai country; by Captain
r. Whiting, United States army Just received for sale by
Jan +. TAYLOR.
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March 6--dly

Steam between New York and Liverpool
TINE GREAT WESTERN STEAMSHIP COMPANIES
l. STEAMSIiIPS-The Great Western, LOO tons, $50
horse power b. r. Mathews esq, commanders the Great
Britain $500 TONS 900 horse power, Lieut. James Hosken
X. ~, commander, are intended to sail as follows;
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Fare Liverpool per Great Western, $780, and 50
ards fees. stl ft#
Fare per Great Britain according the size and position
of the sateroons, plans of which may be at any
the agencies
For freight passage, other information, apply in New
York,
RICHARD IRWIN 98 Front ST.
New Yore-March 23-d9m
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Splendid Presents.

M FISCHER, importer of English and French lanl
wv goods, has just received, via New York n large
OF choice and beautiful articles suitable presents Tor h
approaching season; il is not sufficient eumerae them
iherrchness only be appreciated by an examin'
ton, which is respectfully solicited at Stationers Hall be
fore purchases made elsewhere. Dec 22-l2wd
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0oAuDihG.-Five well-funshcd rooms, with board,
ID be had al The house adjoining the residence of Mr.
Clements, c street. between 81 and Al streets.
Dec l5-dinf
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TRUSTEES.
Morris Robinson, Alfred Pel
VIM. J. Hyslop, David G. Golden,
X. H. M'Culdy, John c. Thatcher
Fred. S. Winston, Rufus l.. Lord,
C. w. Fabcr, William Bets,
Mortimer Livingston, Joseph Blunt,
Theodore Sedgwick, Isaac G. Pearson
Sta b. Collins, VIM Barnwel,
John III. Smith, VIM Moo.c
JOS IL. Collins Zebedee Cook,
Jas. S. Wordsworth, Jonathan Miller,
H. W. Hubben, Fitz Green Haleck
Gouvemeur NJ Wilkins, Rob't Schuyler,
j. " L. Pruyn Amos s. Perry,
Frederick Whiulesey, Joseph Tuckeman
Chas Ely, Gideon Iawey
John G. Cruger, VIM. J. Bunker,
Walter Joy, One vacancy.
MORRIS ROBINSON, President.
SAMUEL HANNY, Secretary.
MINTuN PosT, M. d., Physician to the Company, 5O4
Broadway.
CHARLES DE SEEDING, Washington, d. c., agent,
No. ii Todd's Buildings, Pennsylvania avenue.
WM. p. JOHNSTON, NJ d., Medical Examiner, corner Of
18th and streets
March lily
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GOLD Pencil Cases OF the finest quality, and others
VI Of the cheapest kinds An additional supply just
ceived and for sale at unusually low prices.
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WANTED, Efficient female servant, woh hns been
w accustomed to wait ladies', and neat cleaner
need apply but such present the best
concentrations. Inquire at the Union office,
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w Aabnnla, n yet alive VII confer favor upon D.
brother, James G. George, and will also learn matters
Importance 70 HIMSELF by making known his present e
dence; and II other person any information con
corning him. they viii confer favor upon me by addrrs'
ing letter, directed TO HopeweI Green county, Alabama
When last heard from he was in Psburg, Arkansas
dec. ~ JAMtiE ~ GEORGE.
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mARTWELI.,s WASHINGTON HOUSE.

Chestnut aboUe scren, door to the Masonic Hail.
Philadelphia
THIS Hotel has been greatly enlarged and relrnished,
Il and the proprietor has spared means to insure
10 his visters every comfort and convenience. The
dining saloon for geneInen well the private ori
nary for ladies, large and convenient The parors and
chambers capacous, and fitted up in the most modern
style. This house being in central positions the propre-
ocits continuance of public favor pedging himself
that effort his part shall be spared to them
every luxury the city affords.
N. B. bath house is attached the hotel, where
and old baths carbe had ut any hour
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LNREE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. National Daguerrean
Gallery and Photographic Depots, established in 1870
and awarded the gold and silver medals four first prem
urns, and two highest honors the National the Massa-
chusetts, the New York. and the Pennsylvania exhibitions
for the most splendid coored Daguerreoypes best APP
paratus.
Concert Hail. Pennsylvania arenM, Usshfngfon (Tty
mar Br0tcn's Hotel.
2O5 Baltimore street, Baltimore, adjoining Campbell's
jewellery store.
Sycamore street, Petersburg, Virginia.
25l Broadway, New York.
% Court street, Boston.
l36 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
lIb Main street, Cincinnati.
Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
Portraits taken in weather, in exquisite Style APP
paratus, instuictions aud all materials furnished.
June 6-tf
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C,ALMAGUNDI, by Washington Irving, complete In
y volume English edition, with cngrayings price 81
Just imported by f. lAfLoh'
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C,PLENDID bargain. at pr,vat, sale.-Now's

B0rgnIns Private AaIc.--NOW's tho linn
- for widows, orphans, and Old iunkers.For sile.i
double brick house, with the LOT upon which siand
containing 6,375 square feet oft ground 2th
near Pannsylvaniu avenue for mere song. To capita
list, this property is Of the best occ
in the city OF Washington Ii is situated the lead
ing 10 the United States Observatory and viii double il
value in year.
Also 100 of land in Tiscmngo county, Missis.ie
pi, paid for 1886.
Also 1888 OF good land in Ohio county Virginia
taxes paid for 1875
Also, in the city of Alexandria, aboni IL
ancient spendor and importance, quarier squares
groundcach lot containing II 800 feet, making tpul
1900 feet. There is house and well each lot. On
lot is at the OF Duke and Henry streets and the o
mt the of Prince and Fayctie The
one lot rents for $50 per The other requires
pairs. The property assessed AZ S2.so0-suleci .
ground rent OF SO per annum. This property VIII make
IL building lots Is feet by 100.
To AN immediate puschaser, for cash good paper AZ
extraordinary chance for speculation is presented.
Appyto JESSE u. DOW,
Box 10Y, Post Office. Washington.
lee l1-rndlN
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rJN ID. MOsELY, United stntes Attorney, will attend
L the several States and federal held Nash
vile.
Particular attention paid to the collection of claims
Office in the courthouse mt Nashville Tennessee
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IN FOR RENT, the and dwelling on Penusylva-
lMil avenue few doors of Colemans Hotel, adj
joining Knots confectionery.
Also, tvosory brick house c. between Third and
Four-and-s, half streets.
Also two-s,ory brick house on + street for sale low
Inquire of JOHN Il. PEPPER.
D.cJ
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II,OR RENT.--A comfortable two-story brick house,
II pleasantly situated III street, and neatly and gem
teelly furnished for tie accommodation of small family.
Any temporarily residing in the city and wishing
enjoy the comforts of housekeeping without being sub
ject the expense of purchasing furniture will find This a
rare chance. Terms very moderate. Apply TO
WILLIAM s. CLARY,
Dec % AT the Union office.
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DUFF GREEN AND BEN. f.. GREEN,
.HfOrufUs and VOrs-0f- Lar.

OGee r street, the Treasury Department.
WILL give prompt attention claims before any of the
w departments of the government, before Congress,
and also in the of the District and in the
preme Court of the United States.
Address Green & Green, Washington city postage paid
Nov. 1S-f
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NOTICE to owners of real estnte.-The subscribers
IN keep register in their general agency office, in which
all persons having real for sale rent have the priv
iege without charge, of entering description OF their
property free the inspection OF such desire TO purchase
rents and only in the of being employed agents
negotiation in relation thereto will commission be
charged Nonesidents, well citizens mnyfnd this
convenience, ALSO general intelligence or reference
office.
We have for sale several houses and lots and large
tract of land in Fauquer county, Virginia.
RICHARD BURGESS and
JOHN III. SMITH
18th street, opposite the northeast of Full
ler's Hotel.
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MI rs Minoft on f. between 9th and 18th Streets has
Ivl Tour spacious rooms with small one attached TO
eaci suitable Tor families of members, whom
she would accommodate with board reasonable terms if
applied Tor Immediately. Nov S-JanIN
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- GsRecently received the Depository OF the Bib
Society, IN MIR Kennedy store i. street, between S
and I4th an extensive assortment of elegantly bonn
Bibles Tesamcnts and Psalms, and copies OF The New
Tcstnncnt, which viii be sold the society's prices.
Persons wishing to obtain suitable presents Tor your.
friends there find those which ars truly good we'
as beautiful Dec q,
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GEORGE M.BIBB,
GouNsELLOR-AT-IAw,
HAS established his Office in the city of Washington, and
prolers his services the public in the prosecution
claims upon the Treasury of the United States the arg-
of the circuit of the district of Column
bin and in the Supreme Court of the United States.
His Office the south side of the Treas
uary building.
June l3--ly
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71OR RENT.-A two story house, with basement, on A
II street. between Pennsylvania and street In
quire of j. Williams, next door.
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LNOR REET.-Two good rooms the first floor, fur
nished and also the house adjoining the subscriber
~ street, between Pennsylvania and street
Dee 30 JAS. WILLIAMS,
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IN THE late residence of Mr. Armed, Prince street,
lH4 in Alexandria. The house Is brick built OF the best
materials handsomely finished, and weaTanged for com
and convenience contains fifteen most of them
large and airy, and has wide hall through the centre
Onthouscs of BRICK also covered with metal consisting in
one range wood and Warehouses; cisten above gronnd
two bathing and dressing rooms. On the opposite
wing fine green-house and in the rear brick wostory
double house for servants.
The oer-gardens extend from Patrick to Henry street
The vegetable garden is large and productive.
1t is considered by many, the handsomes and most de-
sirble residence in the District.
1t will be sold low, and on accommodating terms on APP
plication TO WIN. d. NUII,
Sept psf At the Treasury Department.
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FOR NORFOLK.

xYe<S,A THE steamer OsceoIa will ieave Washingic
sgEG.aAsasizs for the above place every Thursday at
O'Clock, Returning will leave Norfolk every Fridaya
O'Clock, p. m.
Passage and fare So
She will stop going and returning at Cone river Virginia
and all usual landings on the Potomac
JAMES MITCHELL Captain
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GOVERNMENT CLAIMS.

rTNIE undersigned will leave Boston early i'm December
for Washington city, at which place he will remain di-
the session OF Congress- and Will be happy attend
the prosecution of claims before Congress either of the
executive departments For number of years resident
of that city, and during portion of that time connected
with OF the departments, his knowledge of the
of uansacng such business viii give to all matters intst
usunent than under ordinary circumstances. Address
post paid, b. H. CHEEVER
No 6, Merchants Bank Building.
Refer
Hon DANIEL WEBSTER,
{" RUFUs CHoATg
CALEB CUSHING,
Z" ROBERT RANroUu, ir.
Nov 23-dd sw6w
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WORTHINGTON G. SNETHEN,
Attorney and Lar,

WASHINGTON, ~. W.,
DRACTISES in the Supreme Court of the United States
and in the several courts of the District of Columbia,
and prosecutes all OF claims against the United
States either before Congress the different departments
of the government.