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DIR. Christie's Medical GaIvanlsn.

MoNG the first thoughts suggested by the remarkable
"A discoveries in galvanis were those regarding its ela
zion medical science Can aid IN the alienation of
dsedeF In replying to this question: we answer 1t unhes
tangy in the affirmative. Gavanism has been found of
the advantage in many diseases and the beneficial
results with which us application has been followed in
merous and affecting cases are described as appar
emily miraculous When every means has been tried with
out success, and the last lingering ray of hope has depart
ed the wretched sufferer has been restored through its
influences to comparative health, comfort, and happiness
The fact Is peculiarly applicable to those terrible and prey
cine is of feeble avaibeng often entirely uselessas
in of confirmed dyspepsia paralysis tic doloreux
bronchitis, chronic rheumatism nervous headache, and
many others. In all these disorders Dr. Christies gavanic
rings, belts, necklaces bracelets &c, of immediate
and certain benefit.
Many distinguished physicians have had the candor
acknowledge the wonderful efficacy of Dr. Chrse's dis
following has been voluntarily given from of the
distinguished physicians in Boston, Mass;
For all rchom it may
"I the undersigned, without the least hesitation do feel
warranted IN asserting that the gavanc articles, invented
by Dr.. A. H. Christie, contain very vn~2be properties
fractions, and iaons OF the nerves, of apo
pexy and epieptc fits They have been used by many OF
have conversed with many who have declared their
perfect confidence in them, especially in rheumatic aec
disease of the character, and is in myster
Gus connexon with the nerves of the human SYSTEM that
the remarkable efficacy OF these articles is owing. Al
though cannot explain the rationale of the benefit OF
Christe inventions still so many authentic cases have
come under notice, tha were otherwise disposed,
must give in--or 'scelng is believing" The science OF
physiology has many extraordinary facts to be explained
strange and important. J. Is. MCMAHON, NJ ID. .
"BosroN, Aug. % 1917"
Many testimonials, equally respectable, and pamphlets
with full descriptions may be had gratis of the authorized
agent, or they will be sent by mail
CAUTION.
The great celebrity and of Dr. CHRISTIES gal
vanc articles has caused them to be oountereed by
on there is but ONE AUTHORIZED AGENT appointed
IN each city town, from whom alone the genuine articles
be obtained All sold elsewhere spurious and
worthless No pedars or travelling agents WILL on any ac-
count, be employed.
All applications requesting further information, regard
ing business with Dr. Christie, should be addressed to
d. G. MOORHEAD, Agent-General for the U. S.,
No. 1872 Broadway, New York.
Only agent in Washington, d. c.,
M. II. STEVENS, No. l, Browns Hotel.
May 25-ThS&Mf
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VXJOODS STEAM IRON II AILING MANUFACTORY,
w Ridge road, above Buttonvvood street, PhilaAel
Phia.-ron ratings for public and private buildings and
public squares of every variety of form and pattern.
Cemetery ailings of classic and unique designs,
bracing upwards OF hundred different varieties.
Iron chairs and seees gardens halls and
style. .a.o oit. +
verandahs and pasters for cottages made in every style.
Superior wroughtron gates, for carriage entrances
New style balcony brackets, &c. ab 81 va i
Iron tables ofvarous styles, embracing Louis XIV Eliza
behan Gothic, and modern patterns, with white and gold
Italian marble These tables have been introduced
by the subscriber for hotels restaurants saoons
&c. They beautiful articles of furniture for hat
stores and other establishments where it is desirable
make grand display.
y He has recently constructed an elegant substantial
cast-iron hitchng post in form admirably adapted per-
welexecued head of that noble ANIMAL tho horse Such
article has long been desderatum and is now offered
to the good taste Of the public
Strangers visiting Philadelphia, respectfully invited
call his and examine his different spec-
mems OF new and beautiful work.
ROBERT WOOD proprietor
Ridge Road, above Cottonwood street. Phudelphia.
o. He has recently published great expense an orig-
nal work exhibiting the designs and patterns which
executed his bshment embracing all tho above
articles and the various and splendid patterns Of cemetery
balcony, step and other ratings which have been
featured for Laurel Hill and other celebrated cemeteries
designed expressly for his establishment and which
may be any part Of the world those who desire
make selection Undoubted reference will be required
prompt of the work, after opportunity
for making the selection.
April l9-2awIm
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May 10
IMPROVE sADDLE-TREEs.-Tne subscriber

TMPROV sADDLE-TREEs.-The subscriber
i would inform all interested that he has recently obtain
ed letters patent for the improved saddletrees upon which
his celebrated military saddes-atey adopted the regu
aion-sadde of the army-ae constructed These saddle
equally well adapted to the formation of citizens
saddles and are in all warranted to DO no injury to
horse He is all times prepared to fill orders any
for trees or for saddles and equipments, the
most reasonable terms, his manuacory, No. Al Main
street, 81. Louis Missouri.
The subscriber has disposed of any rights privi
eges under his patent and determined prosecute rig
orousy all inrngements upon the same. The Board OF
Dragon Officers lately convened in Washington city
whose recommendation the subscribers military saddle
adopted the regulaon-saddle of the army, unan
mouy, and in the Complimentary terms, pronounced
it, from their experience, greatly superior every
other saddle known to them.
Feb l0-aw2mSW* THORNTON GRIMSLEY.
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EurOpenn House,

Pennsytvania dpenue betueen lith and 10Th streets
THE subscriber takes pleasure to inform his friends and
Il the public, that he will be happy 10 accommodate a
few boarders, with without rooms on very reason
able terms lie also provide families with furnished
or uniurnshed rooms He will continue his French and
American restaurant, and viii have dinner served up IN
shortest notice, style,
he is determined 10 supply his larder with the best
the market affords His bar rs supplied with the chocest
liquors and Wines and he particularly recommends The
fancy jueps and cobblers. 80 A.,
Visiiers having business at the departments win find
his house very convenient is located in the immedi-
ate vicinity OF the various public offices.
Breakfast, iron ~ to 10 O'clock for t cents Lunch,
from ii Till O'clock the very low price OF 81 cents and
dnner from 81 to AZ O'clock for % cents Supper, from
till o'clock, nt Is cents.
He feels assured that those who favor him with call
will repeat their visits, he intends do his very best 10
make all comfortable who give him their patronage. lie
also speaks the French and German languages.
FREDERICK LAKEMEYER.
Nav 2A-3taw2tn.
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nIARsHAL's SALE.

TN virtue of of TERI faeas, issued from the clerks
office of the Circuit Court the District of Columbia Tor
county of Washington, and to me directed shall
pose to public ee for cash, Saturday, the 2h of June
next at the front of the House door of said county,
" O'clock the following property, viz: Lot of ground
distinguished the Plan OF Washington City lot No T.,
in square No ST. and bounded follows Beginning
the south and Capitol street and
running due line with said Capitol street IL
feet east thence due south the width OF Is feet the
of said o about 100 feet deep, having and halt
story dwelling house thereon seized and levied
as the property of Columbus Harrison, and sold satisfy
udcals No 66 March term, IStS in favor of BALKAN
Burch. ALEXANDER HUNIEh,
Marshal of the District of Columbia,
MAY A-dts
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CONNER'S UNITED STATES TYPE AND STEREO-
TYPE FOUNDRY,
Corner of Nassau and AMn Streets Netc York,
CAN be had eighteen per cent. deduction from old
~ prices-The undersigned respectfully inform the old
James Connes and more recently Conner ~ Cookies
and the public in general that they prepared execute
stones ink frames and other article necessary 70 form
good quality any other establishment in tho
United States.
Borders cuts brass rule and all other articles manufac-
tured at this establishment the reduced
New articles got up order being furnished with pat
terms .-.t-y
The type this establishment u.s. both in the style Of
face and the material of which it made particularly
adapted for service in newspaper printing
1AA -' - JAMES CONNER q SON.
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WEST JERSEY COLLEGIATE SCHOOL Mount
w Holly, Burlington county, New Jcrsey.-Rev

NJ
w Holly, Burlington county, New Jcrsey.-Rev
Henry Rinker, A. B.; Stephen G. Dodd, A. b. Timothy
stituon having increased beyond the limits OF the prem
ises which it lately occupied, entirely new arrange
men has been made for the future, commencing with the
next session. Thursday the 9th inst A most eligible sit
uation, upon the dcclvy of Mount Holly and just beyond
the outskirts ofthe town. of which it commands beau
will be received The buildings already erected, in
progress Of erection, OF ample proportions The
grounds upwards of fifteen acres in extent the greater
part OF which will be devoted to the recreation of the
pills. gymnasium upon the premises, and riding
round the WHOLE will afford amusement well
wholesome exercise, and promote skill in gymnastics and
The school is designed prepare boys thoroughly for
college, any business life The plan proposes TO unite
with the most careful attention health, physical improve
men and personal habits and manners, faithful religious
instruction and complete preparatory in English
the principal ancient and modern languages, and the sci
ences course SO extended as to supply IN some good
measure, the defect of college education, when that
be obtained. The aim is, make the pupils able
both TO speak and to write as well as to read the languages
far possible the medium OF intercourse in the school
Each scholar has desk and chair in the school
and each separate bedroom, which, at all leis
ure tunes ne mas Tree access. ,,.,,,
TERMS The beginning OF the session is.the most eligible
ime for pupils to enter but pupils are received at
tme though not for less than period cqwiUafent 10
whole session. leave before the end OF session. with
paying for the whole Every ordinary expense, for
which extra charge not here expressly made per se
sion of twenty-five weeks $5. Pupils under twelve years
of and not studying the ancient languages, 1857 90
Washing, &C.. So. French, German and Spanish, each
$l2 Books and stationery furnished when desired, at
city prices. Payment quarterly, in advance.
Pupils unable TO pay the full price, and promising dill
and usefulness particularly the children of clergy
men--o Missionaries above alwi be received such
reduced their circumstances may require and
the means OF the institution permit catalogue and
Pectus with further particulars may be obtained by adj
Applications for places should be early possible.
April 0-2aw2w SAMUEL MILLER, jr, Principal
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Bv X. ". DYER, .auctsoneer.

HY r. ": DI.ER, .4uCftOnfer
NXCELLENT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AT AUG
II TION.-On Friday next the 10Th instant, ut halfpast
10 o'clock m, shall sell at the residence of Mr. Preston,
on street. between 18th and 18th Streets his household
and kitchen furniture, which OF good quality and nearly
new, and amongst which are
Maple, cane seat, and other chairs
Handsome walnut sofa, lounge
Mahogany dining, card, and centre tables
Mahogany sideboard, maniel and other glasses
and other lamps China, crockery and glass
Transparent window shades
Excellent paror, stair, and chamber carpets and rugs
OiIcloth. stair rods, handsome hat.rack
High and French post bedsteads
Good fea ther beds, mattresses. Nc
Wardrobes bureaus, washstands, &c.
With variety of other articles, and good OF
kitchen requisites, cooking stoves, NC.
Terms OF sale All of and under 1925, cash
S credit of 60 and 80 days. for approved endorsed notes.
bearing interest r. w. DYER,
May 23-eods Auctioneer.
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Bureau of Provisions and Clothing, May Is, 1913
DhOPOSALSs sealed and endorsed Proposals for freight
to Port Mahon will be received at this office until
o'clock, p M. Monday the 18th day of May l8a6 for
the transportation of 400 barrels (more less of govern
from the navyyard Boston, Massachusetts,
Port Mahon in the island of Mnorca there to be deliv
cred to the commanding officer of the United States squad
cruising in the Mediterranean The offers
the price asked per barrel without distinction
and dry, and each barrel Tor half bare of beef pork,
-four rice vinegar pickles. whiskey dried apples will
mated the OF 81 cubic feet barrel whatever they
than barrels iths will be deducted No primage be
allowed Ten farweather working lay days to be allowed
each the Of Boston and Port Mahon for taking
and dscharging cargo. Payment be made by any
agent in the United States within thirty days after podIo
ing satisfactory evidence of the delivery of the cargo Tho
vessel the usual Inspections and be at the Boston
navyyard by the 9th day of June S4S ready to receive
her cargo and il not presented for examination within
three days after being notified of her acceptance, the bu
will consider itself liberty offer the freight the
next lowest bidder make such arrangements
best subserve the public interests.
May l4-2aw2w
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CApTAIv PARTRIDeE's Military and Scientific

CAPTAIN PARTRIDGE's Military and Scientific
Institution, at Norwich, State Of Vermont--lncor-
porated.-The spring term this institution VIII COM
mence the first Monday in May. The instruction en-
braces complete of classical scientific ana m
ary education Practical science, civil engineering, agr
culture the science of government, political economy No.
&C., prominent branches OF instruction. The cadets
will be under and iustrt elton OF Captain
r. The charge for board, tuition, roomren, OF arms
and accourements, lectures, lights fuel, washing and
incidentally will be $3.50 for the collegiate year of ~
weeks payable 800 in advance and 500 at the end of Y
weeks No debts be contracted by any cadet
Can't p will take charge of all their funds, and furnish
everything necessary, charging the in their bills
The whole yearly EXPENSE including clothing, is limited
$3.50 and with proper prudence, need not exceed $500
The discipline is strict but kind and good morals
cessary for admission. Mar S-law6w
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c,cOTTs PATENT REFRIGERArofs.-Ihes SUP
scrber has this day received supply OF these eeeol
49,, orators which for purity, convenience ana eo
, are Vastly superior 10 any other manufactured IN me
inIted STATES He has also received supply OF OoaR
X SONS WATER COOLERS, SHOWER AND 9rOtSoI
BATHS to which he invites the attention o, persons
wanting the Sc articles. fliAuooIi uJLa,r,
General commission and Agricultural Warehouse,,
9Th street, next door 10 Patriotic BANK
Nav oI-3tawIW
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Revolution AZ CSnlo9S ~ :.
AM in possession of authentic sv'Tencc 2.
STATE line and naxv ~ half pay life and bounty lands
and Of the officers the continental line; o. Tue ssd.
s sv;d.c ,.l he furnished, the claim prosecuted Mt
,he option of the Letters drscssd 70 Con Jonn
= D"'-' A' ''-a1s JOHN T. DUvAL,
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TEMPERANCE solree.-A source will be given by the
/ Freemen's Vigant Total Abstinence Society, Mon
day night 10Th May at Temperance Hall. Good cotilon
music will be in MISUNDERSTANDING commence at y
o'clock. Tickets 90 cents--adming a lady and gentle
man-to be had the door Refreshments will be in the
hall at reasonable prices The proceeds be appropriated
towards completing The interior of the hall
JAMES Il. w. THOMPSON.
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Hio Sre0de and Texas Inud Company.
NTOTICE-The annual election for eleven directors OF
~ this company, will be held Monday, the 18th day
June next between the hours of IL and O'clock D. M at
the office No 60. Broadway, in the city OF New York.
w. D. MCCARTHY, .
Msy24-iaw3ws Secretary.
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By II. GREEN, .gucttoneer.

ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND SPANISH CIGARS,
~ TOBACCO, SNUFF, &c, at auction.-On MONDAY,
the I'D instant shall sell the tobaccon Penn
syvania avenue, Al street, at 10 O'Clock, the
entire stock of the establishment consisting of in part
100000 of various brands of good cigars the most of
which old, fine favored, and Of the best quality
10 boxes good chewing tobacco, various brands
200 dozen good smoking do do
Lot OF best Havana do do
case Connecticut seed do do
Half hogshead Kentucky do
A large lot of RaPpee and Scotch snuff in bottles and
badders
Lot of piano and guitar music, canes and stands
300 empty cigar boxes
IL snuff cansers, different sizes
boxes pipes with lot of household furniture such
chairs, tables, feather beds, bedsteads &c.
Terms of sale All sums OF and under S25 cash
$25 credit OF sixty and ninety days. for approved
dorsed bearing interest. A. GREEN,
May 1876 Auctioneer.
b5- The above sale Is postponed until Friday next
the 10Th instant same hour. A. GREEN,
May 25-2t Aucioneer
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QOARDING.-Mr HAMILTON, on Pennsy lvana avenue,
ID nearly opposite Coleman stel has large
yet unocGuped which she will be pleased let members
OF Congress- permanent transient boarders among them
or three fine front ~ 't.3l
Dec. 20-n -l-- III n-L---- d -.-L -L--... ..
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Ry X. ", DYER, .qucisonet

S0UARE OF Ground ut Auction.-On Thursday, the
- 10Th instant at halfpast o'clock, m, shall sell
premises the whole Of square No $685. containing about
81 900 square feet will be sold altogether in lots,
may be deemed advisable. This square between Della
streets.
Terms: One-thrd cash, balance in equal payments. at
six and twelve months, for notes satisfactorily secured,
bearing interest II. W. DYER,
May Its Auc,oneer.
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EAsTERN LIFE, Present and Past, by H

EASTERN LIFE, Present and Past, by Harriet Marti,
L. neau. vol.
Hudsons Lectures Shakespeare, vols
The Power OF the Pulpit, by Rev Gardner Spring, vol
The Mechanics of Machinery and Engineering, by Weis-
BACH vol.
The Public Men of the Revolution, by Sullivan, vol
The Past the Present. and the Future, by Carey, vol.
Stevens's History of Georgia, VOL
MAY a F. TAYLOR.
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steam Marble Works, Ridge Road above Spring Gar
den Street, Philadelphia.
THIS extensive establishment erected improved
plan, and, by the aid OF steam power manufactures
all kinds of plain and ornamental marble work, in
ror style, and at the lowest prices. ~ ,
The largest and best Of marble mante inn
ported paror and garden statuary, and fountains
tiles for oors &c, may be at the warorooms,
which attention of the public is respectfully invited
Marble supplied all times with any number Of
finished manels and table tops Italian tombs and monu
cut to Sizes finished Also, constantly on hand
large American gravestones in the rough.
OF 'n'0-'A"o'' :" '''' ''''- JOHN BAIRD.
Ridge Road above Spring Garden street, Philadelphia
March 25-eod3m
IENTLEMEN's VICAR made to order In the BEST
VI and fashionable style, of the following Materials
viz: ~
. Broleys celebrated black French cloths
&c blue
fancy -coored French cloths
Superior black, brown, and green drap dets
90 black French doesklns
black and blue cassimores
fancy ngle-mied cassmeres nav styles
plain and figured black satin vestings
rich oored silk and satin
double English Marseilles
Also received complete assortment OF gloves ho
Of which we invite the attention of gentlemen wishing
spring supplies r. II. HOOE q GO.
cTRAw Mattings and Floor Oal Cloths just received
- per schooner Fairfax, direct from New York.
Is pieces very superior - straw maning
Is - colorod straw mating
% "a and 60 white do
4. 81 - III do do for stops
Is patterns of very superior OH cos, which will Be out
to suit halls or passages Of any shAPe. - ,,,.;,,
hree-py. and Venetian cerpsdhg; V all of which We
"''' VIC a'''A'0n o. ''u''AS'p''''P H. HooE & CO.
May Il-Sw 3gsai tl.hsa .',t sya4
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StIGAR and Molasses Mt Auction.-On Monday next.
- the 29th instant at III o'clock, m, F. ~ A. II.
Dodges wharf, the cargo OF the brig Analoan, from May.
agues, Porto Rico, consisting of
225 hhds. strictly prime sugar
50 hhds. superior molasses
VIII be added
EDWD S. WRIGHT,
Georgetown, May 24-dts Auctioneer
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IJOR RENT.-That desirable residence, together with
l. the furniture therein, street north, immediately
of Com. Morrss formerly the residence of Mrs Com
Stewart, and moe recently of the Cheveer Hulseman
charge d'aaires from Austria, and of Mr. Harmony from
New York.
The Establishment has lately been put in complete
pair The property very elgiby situated and the fur
nure the best and of the elegant kind II desired
the furniture will be soId and the property then be
rented for term OF years.
Application be made to Richard Smith, who has been
duly authorized to make the necessary arrangements
May lS-eod2w
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DOTIES ct Souliers Francnlses--Jus received, sup
ID ply of gsnemen's very superior French dress boots
Congress patent CATERS, and French patent leather dress
Shoes which offer at the most reasonable prices.
Also, ladies' CATERS and halt CATERS black, bronze and
coored.
Ladies slips and walking shoes
Misses CATERS, buskins. slips, and walking shoes
Children shoes, of every variety
Travelling trunks, and common do
Purchasing for cash direct from the manufacturers,
shall offer goods low they be sold in the Union
Ladies and gentlemen respectfully solicited to call
HOOVER'S,
Opposite Centre Market, door to 9Th street
May 17-eod3,f