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WORCESTERSHIRE WAREROOMs--The subscri.
III Der begs inform his friends and the public gem
orally that he still continues the house furnishing business
at the stand opposite the Centre Market up stairs for
mery occupied by Boteer McCiregor where mny all
times be found general variety of useful and ornamental
house keeping articles, prices much reduced from former
rates. He deems unnecessary to parcuarize the vari-
Gus articles kept for SALE but simply to state that his
ab.hment, may be found general assortment Of
Cabinet ware, chairs, &c,
China, glass, and crockery ware
Hardware, Britannia ware, and cutlery
Plated and German-silver goods
Tin and wood ware, baskets and brushes
bookings glasses, soar-lamps, and girandoes, &c.
Together with great variety OF fancy articles all Of
which he pledges himself sell at prices that fail to
please and accommodating terms Purchasers
nesty solicited to call and examine articles and prices.
April 8-eoii3w q. w. BOTELER.
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Washington National Monument.
Foundation Stone.

PROPOSALS will be received at the office of the board
L of managers of the Washington National Monument
Society," until O'clock p m the 18th day of May next,
for furnishing building stone from the gnaiss quarres OF
the Potomac valley the durable quality, and of
large than feet OF other shapes
OF not less than sixteen superficial Feet with level beds and
builds and of til from nine twelve inches and
these sufficient quantities of each thickness
of from 1900 5000 square feet. The be
delive red required and the OF the
the carriage by liver and canal will admit, and
to be paid by perch of Is cubic teet in
the wall. = :. !. = b 60.
THOMAS CARBERY
GEORGE WArTERSTON,
w. A. BRADLEY,
Building Committee
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C,TTUATiON WANTED.--A situation in select schoo
- or family teacher is wanted by graduate of dis
tinguished college OF the middle States, who has had som
experience in teaching, and qualified TO instruct In the
Latin and Greek languages in addition to the common
and higher branches of English education The most
satisfactory testimonials of character be Produced
The advertiser is also permitted to refer to-
Rev Jno. w. Nevin. D. d. Hon. Alex. Thompson, Lii d.
Rev. Philip Schafi, Phi. D. Thos ID. Baird, esq A. M
William NJ. Nevin A. NJ. Rev. VIM. n. Coffin M ID.
Praill Green, NJ D. Hon. Sanl A. Rench, M. ID.
Letters (postpaid stating salary, &c) addressed TO Z;
NJ. Sbubey, Landisburs, Perry county, Pennsyyana, VII
meet with prompt attention. MarchA-u'
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. F
yX1OOD's STEAM Iron RAILING MANUFACTORY,
w Ridge road, above Buttonwood- street, Philadel
pn.a-ron ratings for public and private buildings and
pn6ilc squares OF every variety Of form and pattern
Cemetery ratings, of classic and unique designs, en-
0racin9 upwards OF one hundred different varieties.
style. 5- fo = m WOO 7T'--7~-- -"
verantahs and plnster for cottages made in every style
New style balcony BRACKETS &c. .tr54,,l.r.
Iron tables Of various styles, embracing Louis XIV Eliza
6ethan, Gothic and modern with white and gold
Italian marble tops. These tables have been introduced
by the subscriber for hotels saloons
Nc. They are beautiful articles of furniture for hal
stores and other establishments where is desirable
make grand display. rrt l.si
Or He has recently constructed elegant
cast-iron hitching in form admirably adapted per-
manency OF position highly ornamented, and sentng
we-executed head OF that noble ANIMAL the horse. Such
an article has long been desideratum and oer
to the good taste Of the public.
Strangers visiting Philadelphia, respectfully invited
to call at his and examine his different speci-
mems OF new and beautiful work. 'nt
ROBERT WOOD. proprietor,
Ridge Road above Cottonwood street, Philadelphia
Do He has recently published great expense, orgi-
nal work exhibiting the designs and patterns which
are executed at his establishment embracing all the above
balcony step and other ratings which have been manu-
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
to insure prompt return of the work. after opportunity
for making the selection.
April 19-2awlm
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BEAUTIFUL BOOTS.
(OnsfOrt, Elegance, aud Durability cOnIbtMed.

TTAVINCi returned with lasts, materials and the
IL fashions, WILL in few days, be prepared to exhibit
my samples and patten-boots for the
pese spring, which will excel any heretofore known Tor
beauty and utility of style
Dealing in but my own work-having an extensive
and beautiful always ready for exhibition and
salehavng number of the ingenious workmen the
world produce, with abundant stock of French,
English and American materials purchased only for
CASH. produce boots and shoes good and cheap
any other house in the country.
Particular attention given the patent Congress boots,
well every other improvement new and beautiful in
the line.
Lasts made to fit the feet, and fits warranted.
Motto Small profits, quick Sales and cash at the
ter. HENRY JANNEY,
April l5law6t 9th street, the Gen Post Office.
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Navy AGENTS OFFICE,

CEAI4ED proposals Will BIO received At this oAico
~ until O'Clock the 10th of May ensuing, for supply
ing all the fresh and vegetables thar may be required
from time tme during the fiscal year commencing
the LIST day of July and ending the SOh of June,
this city, and such others may be the station
ses during said period of time the proposals the
the may beg for the vegetables Proposals will also
be received at the same time for supplying tho naval
hospitals the with such supplies they may
quire for the time. schedule of the will be
furnished upon application at this Office The offers be
endorsed, sOfers for fresh and vegetables" and
"Ohers Tor supplying naval hospitals" No offer will be
considered unless is accompanied by guarantee signed
by responsible persons, known be such by the u
dersigned. Ten per will be reserved from all pay
lnents until the contract is completed.
ApIl- g WM.B SCOTT Navy Agent.
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ST. JOHNS INSTITUTE,
Mount .4lban, Georgetown Heights, ID. G.

The BIsHop OF DIOCESE, Viser.
The Rev ANTHONY TEN BRoEcK, A. M, Rector.
THIS Institution very pleasantly situated, and in
i markably healthy position. 1t commands a view of
Washington Georgetown, Alexandria, and the Potomac
river for several miles.
Applications for information respecting terms, &c, for
the ADM of pupils may be made to the RectorPost
Office address, St Johns Institute, Georgetown, d.
C." Mar 14-2aw2n
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II DCCATION.- REV. D. McCARTER'S boarding
IL school for boys and young men, Strasburg, Lancaster
county Pennsylvania. The branches taught embrace all
those ofa thorough English education, together with the
Latin, Greek, French, and German languages vocal and
instrumental music plain and ornamental writing draw
ing, &c.
The whole expenses, including board tuition washing
&C., per session of five months, $55 There is
charge whatever connected with this institution Payment
not required until the end of the term
This institution has been in successful operation under
the of the present prime for the last years.
The principal has lately enlarged his buildings, and will
be prepared by the commencement of the session.
accommodate about sixty boarders
Summer session will commence the first Monday OF
May.
Parents wishing to place their in cheap and good
school, where they will enjoy every possible facility for
mental and moral improvement for circulars and refer
ences, &c, will please address
REV. d. McCARTER.
Principal and Proprietor, Strasbug, Lancaster Co., Pa
March 29-Gw
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Charles DE SeldinE,
No H. Tods Buildings Pennsylvania apenue, Washimgt

A UGUsTUs FISCHER Attorney and Counsellor al
"A Law, Austin Travis county, Texas, VIII attend faith
fully and promptly any business connected with ms pro,
esson in this city, and the adjoining counties He VIII
also attend business in the land Office such as pro-
curing patents perectng titles, NC Letters must be paid
procure attention.
REFERENCES.
Hon. J. p. Henderson, San Augustin
Hon. Ebenezer Allen, Austin.
Hon. Memucan Hunt, Galveston.
J. d. Groesbeck, Houston,
Dolhonde " Groesbeck, New Orleans Jan. IL
III. +. JACKSON, n. CRANSTON,
Late of the Astor House. OF Pavilion Rockaway
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TNR. BANNING'S BODY BRACE.-Thousands of per-
IL SONS Inflicted by pulmonary affections dyspepsia
paton and degrees of local general debility,
have been relieved by this instrument 1t is particularly
adapted ailments prevalent at the south, to
SPINAL weakness, distortions tendency of the body to
lounge and droop, both in children and adults BY resor
ing HE erect POSTURE II enarges the chest so
that The subject benhes feer and easier and thus many
contractons the chest with attendant affections of the
heart and lungs are counteaced and full play is given
the organs of respiration -
The brace may be bad in this city by applying TO Mrs.
Baldwin, who will be in attendance at all times the
store of Mr. Peter Brenner tailor doors below street,
on the north side of Pennsylvania avenue gentleman
will aid in adapting it those who may call for the pur-
pose.
for patent rights mar likewise be directed to Dr. Banning
office, 437t broadway. New York
Dr. banning can refer, if desired, to Of the
eminent professors medical and surgical science in
United States well distinguished ladies
and gentlemen this city and other parts Of the country
Oct 15--Iy
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New Boot and Shoe EstabIishment
lust opened cheapside, door corner of 9Th
d street, opposite Centre Market The attention OF the
ladies and gentlemen of Washington respectfully solicited
to the subscribers stock of boots shoes, &c. all iresh
sonnblc and desirable, comprising
McCurdy's CATERS, halcgaiters and gaer buskins
McIptosh,s do do do do
McCurdy's French and English style slippers
Do white, satin, and kid do
DO morocco and kid ties and pump do
Do do do walking shoes
Do bronze and ghtcoored slippers and ties
Do morocco and kid slippers and ties, all qualities
and prices ,,,
Misses CATERS morocco and goat boots buskins, slippers
and ties. thick and black, bronze, and coored
Children CATERS, new and beautiful aruce
Also, CATERS of all coors
Children's boots, buskins, and ankle ties
Servants shoes of all qualities and prices gtr,
Gentlen,en's dress and common boots shoes, French
English, and American styles - =, ,
Purchasing direct from the manufacturers am enaDie
offer goods prices low they possibly be sold
with any regard to profit and by polite atssnton good
stock and moderate prices trust merit liberal patron
age. Call at HOOVER'S,
April-l6-Seoif Opposite Centre Market.
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TO THE LADIES.

GREAT FEMALE MEDICINE.
DIR. Townsends Sarsaparila is sovereign and speedy
for ncipent consupton and for the general pros
traon OF the SYSTEM whether the result of nhe
rent cause produced by reguariy illness,
accident.
Nothing can be surprising than its invgoratng Ell
fects the human frame. Persons all weakness and las
situde, from taking it, become robust and full of
egy under its influence 1t Immediately the
nervelessness OF the female rame which the great
ofbarrenness.
will not be expected us, in of delicate
ture, exhibit certificates of performed but
the afflicted that hundreds OF have been
ported to
ALBANY, Aug. II, 1874
Dr. My wife being greatly distressed by weakness and
general debility and suffering continually by and with other
difficulties
ected and also hearing
have described obtained bottle Of
ria and followed the directions In short period
removed her complaints health
for the benefit received take pleasure
edging it, and recommending the public
NJ d. MOORE,
of (irauda and Lydiu stre
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hide the bottle completely, and have the written signature
OF 8 r TOWNSEND
Principal office l26 Fulton street, Sun Building Neu
YORK heddlng Co.. Stats street, Boston Dyoti Son
o@ norm Second street, Philadelphia; s. 5. Hance Drug
g,st Baltimore Durol u Co., Richmond p. M. Cohen
Charleston Wright IL Co., l5i Char,res street, New Or
lsahsi ioo south Pearl street Albany; X Van Buskih
W corner OF Market and Broad Streets Newark New M
ey and by the principal druggists aud merchants yens
any throughout me United States, West Indies and The
Agent for Washington, CHARLES sTOTT; Aexar.
dra, HENRY COOK; Georgetown X. 8 T. CISSEI.
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Notice To Claimants

Notice to Claimants.
TUCKER IL ADDISON, General Agents, office on 9th
street, (Cocnans Budings0 four doors north of Penn
syIvania avenue.
Beverley Tucker and John E. Addison have associated
themselves for the purpose OF prosecuting claims of all kinds
before Congress- and the several departments of the general
government.
All communications post paid) addressed to the above
shall receive prompt attention. Reference is made to the
following gentlemen:
Hon. Geo. M Dallas Vice President of the United States.
Hon. John Mclean Supreme Court of the United States
Hon. Robert ]. Walker, Secretary of the Treasury.
Hon. yno. Y. Mason, Secretary of the Navy.
Hon. X. M T. Hunter, United States Senate.
Clement Cox, esq, Georgetown, ID. G.
Jno E. Addi,on. attorney -atlaw, will continue give
personal attention business before the several courts OF
the District of Columbia, and the adjoining counties OF
Maryland and Virginia. July l3-Iy
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DALTINfORE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG LADIES
ID No. 40, Lexington street.This hourshinR institu-

Id No. 40, Lexington street-Thts fourishinR insu-
on under the direction Of Mr. ARCHER (grauate of West
Point Academy and Mrs ARCHER, is most delightfully."-
uated for the convenience and health of all concerned
The assistants in all the departments English branches,
Modern Languages. Music NC, selected in reference
advantages offered by the Institution inferior none
the country, and its excellence will be fully attested by
the gentlemen named below, who, for the most part ha
have had daughters in it. The average number OF pu-
pills from various sections of the country for the last
years has been about hundred yearly.
Refer to Major General Scott U. s. A Bishop Johns,
Richmond, Va. Rev Dr. Wyatt; Rev Thomas Atkinson
Baltimore Hon Stephenson Archer. Nd ! Bernard,
bama Hon w. l.. sharkey, Miss David Hunt, Miss.
March S--2aw4w
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"A
visers, appointed by the Execu,ivethe Adjuant Gene
raj being Eek oifcio) president OF the board
rights comforting literary degrees and honors and grant
ing diplomas which are exercised by the trustees and lac
f. F. JOHNSON, A. M General Superintendent
w F. HOPKINS A. M" Joint do and Professor OF Natu
W. A. FORBES A. M, Professor Mathematics and oiv
j. ]. WycnE, A. M, Professor of Ancient and Modern
and Political Economy.
J. e BLAlsE, A B., Tutor
w. w. GAuNr, esq. Assistant.
This institution viii be careHy preserved from the
o or domination OF any particular sect or pay either In
Tie first year has closed with 1876 students. The
temic year will hereafter commence the LIST of Sep
tembe and close the 4th of July with public exami
nation
and Natural Philosophy in Georgetown College; subse-
quenty that Of Natural Science and Civil Engineering Ba
College and for past has been prime pal OF
the Collegiate Institute noticed below.
Mr. HornNs was Jor eight years Professor Of Natural
honorary degree of Master of Arts.
Mr.. FonBEs graduated the Virginia Military Institute
and has been Professor OF Mathematics Tor the last five
years-two years at the Virginia Military Institute
Mr.. WyclIE graduated at the University of North Caro-
Languages in Jefferson College, Miss He has estimo-
mails besides from Professor Olsed Professor Long, Gen
Quitman, and other eminent scholars.
Mr. FORESTER is popular speaker, chase writer and
was for several years m en- Of the Pisssg bar
highest testimonials from eminent men, character
and Qualifications.
Mr. SWIFT is a graduate of Yale College, and has been
teaching years with distinguished ability and sue
Lexington.
Terms: Tuition is $50 to $40 per year, Advance.
Boarding SsO in the country, or 500 in town, per year
everything furnished. aa-. t..
The cadets uniform, blue cloth, SO 90 per yard
They six hours day in school, and two hours
drill, Tin good weather)
Educated at West Point.
Zl-IaWXn
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COULD NOT WALK.

That Dr. Townsends Sarsaparia is the very best reme-
dy for female compa nts, there is dsputing Thou
sands and thousands of weak and debated females that
Frustrated by those diseases to which females are
subject, soon in the enjoyment of robust health
New YoHK, Sept %, ls47.
DR. TowSsEND Dear s My wife has for the last been very
greatly reduced health being reduced by
complaints such females liable She got bad at
length that she entirely unable to walk and helpless
child She commenced using Saisapaa and she mmed
ae began regain her strength her complaints left her. and after
taking bottles she restored Being singular have
though might do good publish it. She used number Of
dies that did her good previously Yours respectfully
JOHN MULLEN, 81 Norfolk street
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New and Elegant Drs.s Goods. Sc.


THE attention OF the ladies of city and vicinity is in
vited to collection of very desirable French and India
sood when Were received and opened on Monday morn
ing. the Sd instant, such
pieces SINAI! checked g pa;; s. silk, wide
extra rich plain gnssa silks
:" black Gro de Rhines
o =" striped and plaid black silks
rs % latest styles Grenadines
10 " plain and figured tissues, beautiful
~ new style lincn poPns
II spring mou ssellnes de laine
~ " new style Organde musins
% real French chn1zes
IL "a plain. pink, blue, white, and mode-colored
rs % striped, plaid and figured Bereges new styles
20 mourning and second mourning materials, great
5csrtons French collars and capes
:" embroidered clear lawn handkeTc biets rich
mention-al OF which have been selected with
much care and will be shown with great pleasure 10 those
APP 5-2wif PHI. HooE 81 Co
NEW and elegant fancy goods, just received from
~ New York and Philadelphia, cheaper than Par
ohasers are invited TO CALL as great Inducements will be
offered in the following articles, Wis
In dress goods
Silk tissues of entirely styles
Plain, plaid striped, and figured grenadines, great
Painted twisted Silks entirely article 10 which
we invite especial attention
Real Hernani silks, in great variety
Plain, pink, and blue bereses, measuring full yards
wide
Small checked silks plain gace silks
Real French lawns and musns
Printed laconets new Styles &c.
ssn.f5 ~ mourning dress goods.
Lupn's fines! bombasins, superfne alpaca ustres
Mcussenes de lane
Plain, plaid, and striped black bereges
Black and white, and lead and black bereges
Plain black twisted silks
Black plaid, striped, and plain silk tissues
Black lawns, gnghams, prints, Nc
+. In shatois, &c, zee name
Embroidered Canton Grape shawls from to so dollars
among which some very rich and decidedly cheap
Real black lace shaws very rich
Black lace capes, real thread lace capes
French worked capes and collars
Lace CHEMISTS, with cuffs to match
Richly embroidered handkerchief, real net ms
Bajio's kid gloves, every shade
White embroidered silk hose plain and ribbed do.
Parasolets, bnencambrc hdkfs
Clear lawn hdks with wide borders
Ladies' and chidrcns hosiery, of every description
Do do French morocco belts
Thread Iaces and edgngs
swiss and cambria edgiags and insertngs, &c.
Together with other desirable articlesall OF
which enabled offer prices much lower than
usual consequence OF their having been purchased
the close of the business in the northern cities.
Also just received from New York, rs very select
bonnets, of the latest styles LIZA
May 2-2w p. III. HOOE CO.
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In Prize.-No. 0374.-John II. Mclaughlin and ths
United States, .. One BOX Of Specie.
United States District Court for the District of Louisiana
Monday, Feb. IA, n. ID. lS48. .g.i
Present, the Hon. Theodore H. McCaeb.
nN motion of G.. T. Stewart, Prize Agent and sug
~ geston the Court that the prize list has been furnish
ed him the officers and OF the Hunter, and
further suggesting the Court that there may be Other
persons claiming share capors in the distribution Of
the prize fund here accruing, is ordered that all ohe
persons claiming captors herein do file their claims
such they have the office of the clerk of this Court with
in (90 ninety days from the date hereof And it is further
ordered that this be published in the New Orleans
Pcayune, Washington Union, and New York Herald, sir
times from this date the expiration Of the ninety days
BY order of the Court.
Feb 29-6n9Od N. r JENNINGS. Clerk.
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LNuLLERs HOTEL, Washington, ID. C.-Messrs. A.
Il E. III. FULLER take pleasure in informing their
friends and the travelling uubc thar they will open the
NEW HOTEL on the and l2h
street on or before the LIST OF December This house has
been erected al great expense and under the sona n
peTintendence of the subscribers therefore they naer
themselves that all the requisites of hotel will be
found at their establishment The furniture al entirely
new and pense has been spared which
is elegant and comfortable
The situation of the house is considered eligible
than late stand the OF l4h and Penn
yvana Vacated by the subscribers last Noveu-
b;r,) being the Capitol and thanive
walk the Presidents House and the public depart
To our old friends and guests tender sincere
thanks for their patronage heretofore bestowed and
them that they will find u cordial welcome al ther new
house, and trouble will be spared render them
comfortable their firesides,
To future friends and guests we offer good house
and all the inducements " Aforesaid and beg their pa
tronage.
will be i'm attendance the and steamboats,
ON their arrival, with the badge OF Fuler's Hotel.
No charge for Conveying baggage.
Nov 5-dtt A. IL. Il. II. FULLER.
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OOK QUITS PARKER, having opened fancy and
Ia perfumery store, between Al and 9th Streets Penn
sylvana avenue six doors east Of Colemans HOTEL (uP
siars) respectfully invites and citizens TO exam
inc his collection of useful and fancy articles consisting In
part of fine English and American hair, nail, and tooth
brushes; shell and horn dessng-combs very superior
teeth (ine) wrought rickcombs for the evening; side
combs evening fans, rich recules purses, perumeries
&C., DC, &c.
On Monday will be opened gimps, rnges, and buttons
for dresses. Ht'
On the Goth of this month shall from New York
with of the extensive OF fancy articles
for the coming holidays opened in Washington.
SELBY PARkER'S
Fancy and Perfumery store, Pennsylvania
Dec. loft avenue. between Al and 9Th streets