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MAD SToNE.-The editor of the Tsrre Hauto Examiner
has the following singular statement of which
said to cure hydrophobia;
widow lady in this place has maidstone which is
said have cured OF ncpient hydrophobia.
Within three months past no less than three persons
have been here apply this for the OF this dis
ressng plant and to day patientof this kind using
upon his wrist for bite upon the thumb or forefnger
is Mr. Hckrin, living in Western VKo who 1t is said
undoubtedly bitten by mad dog which was after
wards killed. when unmstakabe signs of the maady wero
upon him
IL stated that this stone, when applied TO affect
ed by The poison which leads ydrophoba will cleave
the strongly well fixed cup put hy the most
expert and when is filled with the deadly virus
from the system drops off, and is ceansed and prepared
for again by being Immersed in milk and
This repeated until the will stick ohe
patient he is then pronounced of danger Using the
for ferpents bite which IL also cures, is said in
its qualify for cnrng madness hence the of this
important pebble will suffer be used only for the bite
of mad dog. We believe the history of
genuine mad stone, where they come from, of what
particular ihpg composed bnt is said to look like
something between hard honey comb and pumce
We remember when mad dogs could only be found in
weather, about the dog days in August; now, tho
winter time produce of that pestilent stock
We give opinion upon the virtue of this peculiar sone
because we know nothing; bur we know many persons
who will testify its efficacy, well many Others who
won't listen to any such thing.
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TO SUBsC RIDERS.

the
payment Of the subscr ipioa be made u sdvsncs.
Distant Subscribers forward postage
which Will be paid BY sd all k By N is
The COUNTRY PAPER pubshed weekly dung the
ons OF Congress. aud ssmi.v sskly during
subscriptions peodlss than viii
proportionsd the above annual rates
certificate payment for subscrip
will sufficient therefor The
notes OF any specie paying bank will be Eeceivsd
POSTMAsTERS sand
DAILY subscribers with 80 sDclossd i've BENZ
WEEKLY subscribers, with enclosed i've WEEKLY suit
scriben with enclosed will be entitled the
edition as they furnish subscribers fer, srst's
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Feb 7--if2aw

PATENT OFFICE February g. I8lS
NN tho petition o. J0hn Thomas. OF View YcrI cStv
praying for the extension of patent granted TO said
John Thomas Tor animprovement floating dry DOCKS
seven years from the expiration of said patent which takes
place on the 18th day Of March, 1919 = -
ordered that the said petition be heard the Patent
and all persons notified to appear and show cause, il
any they have why said petition ought to be granted
Ordered also that this notice be published in the Union
md National Demokrat Washington; Pennsylva man.
Philadelphia; Sun, New York; Post, Boston; Gazette
and Republican Union, Portsmouth. N. H.; Union. ST
Louis week for three successive weeks previous to
ihs second Monday in Mach next
EDMUND BURKE,
Commissioner Of Patsntss
p s. Editors of the above papers will please COPY and
send their bills 10 the Patent Oce with paper contain
ing this notice.
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rJNHE Married Womnn's Private Medical Companion,
l. by Dr. A. M. Mauriceau. professor of diseases OF
women, Sd edition, l8mo PIP ESQ; price 81 $4,000 copies
sold in three months.
The great demand for this most important work Tot
which thousands sold) has compelled the issue OF
another edition 1t is intended especially for the married.
discoses important which should be known
them particularly Here every female can discover the
causes, symptoms, and the efficient remedies and
most certain modes OF cure in every complaint to which
her is subject.
1t important question the married why It Is that
we behold many married females scky, debilitated,
cepble of remedy They will here find these important
matters connected with discoveries In medical and physio
logical science, which meet this question.
This work destined be in the hands of wife
and mother who has a regard for her health and wei
fare as well as that of her husband.
The revelations contained in its pages have already
proved blessing TO nuisands
10 those yet unmarried but contemplating marriage,
perhaps hesitang to the propriey OF mourning the
sponsbities attendant it, the importance of being
possessed of the revelations contained in these pages
intimately involving their future happiness cannot be APP
precated.
Copies oiH be sent by mail free Of postage.
On the receipt of dollar, the " Married Womans
Private Medical Companion will be free Of postage
any part the United States All letters be address
York city Publishing office No 1873 Liberty street, New
York. For sale at No Ledger Buildings Sd street, be-
low Chestnut, Philadelphia.
! Baltimore WIN. TAYLOR. and Jarvis Buildings.
Sole agent for Washington, D. c., WIN. ADAMS, doors
! from Al street, Pennsylvania avenue.
| The trade supplied on the usual terms.
| Dec I5--d3m
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TREATY OF PEAcE.-The wings must pretend to rejoice
the prospect of peace, deeply they regret it. They
would have, should the last OF agitation
which they might draw indefinitely Seldom does day
pass for wings and msrep.
The over, and the smoke cleared away a calm
retrospect taken, and the conduct of the wing party will
all down upon their heads the condemnation of all fleet
ing men. Peace made now, the indicated will
usual with the result of every measure alsify all the
predictions of whggey At every step of progress in
this war, the wing press, the London Times Il Co. have
assured their readers that making approxima
tons to peace that the accomplished nothing that
should obtain the end desired-peace indemnify
and security against future aggression 1t appears how.
ever that Mexico has abandoned all pretensons Texas
surrendered large amount of territory of immense value
to this country and, what is equally important, reinqush-
ed the lofty and vain glorious which she has
held and she has learned terrible lesson
will deter her from another unprovoked attack upon our
troops Besides what will become Of the great issue
that the universal party have been trying get up Re-
solved they have been maintain the nationality of Mex
all hazards They have assured the country that the
President intended to annihate the existence of Mexico
AS nation. The President be sure, uniformly epu
dated the design attributed him. but still whiggery
sneed the purpose, irrespective OF all professions and
s,outy commended that the President could ha mean
nothing ese his could lead only this end
Now, his have led to peace terms of his
proposing, contrary the predictions of all whgdom
This being done, the President having accomplished hi
protested purpose by his means, the whigs hide
defeat maintain that they scared the Pres
den and the democratic party out OF the design swal
up all Mexico They prove that such design existed
because the poyed adapted that and
other end and will all disturb the logic ofwhggey
that the have accomplished the end the Presiden
proessed to have in view. Look for whggery
claim the credit of making peace, whilst at the
time whiggey has opposed and abused all the measures
| that have brought it about.-LouisuiHe Democrat
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PREPARATION CoFFEE-Coee roasted only till it be-
slightly red, preserves the maximum Of weight and
but gives less cooring matter In this 100
pounds found have lost 5 but have tho
bulk of I30 Roasted chestnut color, as Is commonly
done the loss 20 per cent while the volume
from 100 to 1853 The swelling of the grain depends upon
the property which the nogsnous deposited within
the ssue has of putting remarkably when heated II
the heat continued until dark brown color Produced
and the grain covered with of glaze, the loss is %
cent while the original quantity of nitrogen 25 per
cents is reduced III, being loss of one-fourth.
[SiAinan's Journal
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too ardent devotion TO this bottle brought the sup
posed apoplexy.
Doctor s. right in his mode of treating the dis.
ease alter ALL and did not supposng that It would
reach The predlsposnon. The ehectual H
kept qulet on the subject and bore his shaved head upon
his shoulders with as much philosophy he could
muster wig, after the made BY the blister had
disappeared concealed the BARRIERS work until his own
hair grew again. He never ventured upon wine BRAN
dy again for fear of apoplexy.
When the truth leaked out-as leak out such things
always will-the friends OF Mr. H had many hearty
laugh but they wisely concealed from the object OF their
merrmen the fact that they knew anything more than ap.
peared of the cause of his supposed illness
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vx1EBsrER,s LARGE DICTIONARY, edition s.

w lSiS large quao volume OF 1867 closely printed
pages beautifully printed the finest paper and strongly
and handsomely bound, price six dollars.
This edition abrdges nothing, but furnishes the whole
work issued originally in volumes, quario, nj $25
together with much additional matter by Professor Good
rich OF Yalo College and may be examined the book
store of f. TAYLOR, who receives this day large supply
from the publishers.
1t is supposed be type, paper and workmanship be-
ing taken into consderaton) the cheapest book is
sued in the United States Feb. 5
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FAST coLoR-A lady short time since elegant
dress a dyer, with instructions that he should dye
handsome colors warranted run and she
somewhat surprised when the garment sent home
namented all with beautiful little American flags,
companied by the following explanatory note
"My LADY The colors l have selected and used
for your dress have been tried by the English the French,
and more recently by the Mexcans and they
vnced doubt that these coos always stand have
hesitation myself in warrantng them not to run"
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MAPS and Illustrations for THEIRS History of the
Nl Consulate and the Empire, being geographical, topo
graphical, and military maps plans of battles campaigns
sieges, &c illustrating the history.
Just imported from Paris, by +. TAYLOR, few sets OF
the above answering well for the American as for the
French editions
Also a single of the vgnettes and engraved designs
illustrating the work. which can be imported 30
der) by the advertiser from Paris Feb Is
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SyPRING CALICOEs.-We have Just received
. 1000 yards new style spring chinzes at 12t cents
1000 do do do do at s cents y
With large OF bleached and brown cottons
which will be sold much lower than domestic goods
ever been offered before.
Feb. 28-3tf ID. CLAGETT IL co.
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Female Collegiate Institute,
Georgetown, kentucky,

Georgetown, Kentucky
yU,E 10th wear has closed with l2O pupils The 2st
sion will commence on The hrst MONDAY OF March un-
der the manage en of the subscriber aided by his former
experienced assistants, and will close the 18th day of
July, 1873 -. :, ,,,.. r.,..-
which is conducted in different buildings, nearly halfa
mile distant
Professor Hopkins lectures here to the senior class OF
voung ladies' every day. very fine chemical and philo-
sopbical apparatus, belonging to this school
Professors Wyche and Ss attend to the classes in Latin
French and Mathematics whilst the military exercises, in
which they take part arc gong on az me olhe ns
l. F. 'ohN,sCtN,
Feb 2l-w3m Principal.
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DUvALL e. BROTHER, Merchant Tnilors.

Under GddsbHs Hotel betreen Sd and Al Streets Penn db.
TJAVE lust received fine French dress cloth,
IL suitable for balls parties, NC, which they VIII have
made to order in their style of elegance Those
temen in of the are invited TO call We have
general variety of goods in our line OF bust
ne.. Feb. I2-3tf
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NEW BOOKS received for sale by F. TAYLOR.
~ Now and Then, by Warren, author of DIARY Of a
Physician"
The Bethel Flag, series OF short dsoourses scamen
by G.. Spring, ID. ID.
Teaching, Science, the Teacher Artist, by Rev s. r..
Hall, A. M.
Making Haste TO be Rich. by + S. Arthur.
Rising in the World, by I. S Arthur.
jan 26
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Lives insured 256
MORRIS ROBINSON, President
SAMr, HANSAY, Secretary.
CHARLES De SELDING, No ii Todd's Buildings, Agent.
Pennsylvania avenue.
w. p. JOHNSTON, NJ D.. opposite City Post Office
7th street, Phys
Pamphlets explanatory of the principles and operations
of the company can be obtained on application at the
agents office.
Feb. S-law4w
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NOTICE TO MARINERS.

CoLLEcroR's OFFICE, KEY WEST Feb Z, I84S.
THE NEW LIGHT, Just completed at Key West, will
be shown the 10th inst 1t is firstcass stationary
light, and WILL probably be visible from ships deck
the distance of twenty-five miles, in clear weather. 1t is
situated eight hundred yards northeast of the sits of the old
light The bearings and heretofore followed for
entering this port s be observed; but, vessels ap
preaching the shpchannel in the daytime, will find five
iathoms the bar by bringing the buoy in range
with the lighthouse, and running FOR It.
:. r. MALLORY Collector.
The Hered, New York Boston Post; Daily Keystone,
Philadelphia Charleston Mercury and Courier, New Or
leans will please publish the above thirty days, and send
their duplicate bills eceiped the Fifth Auditors Office
Feb 2i-3Ot
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Prze-Unted States District Court for the District
Of Louisiana.
TUESDAY,, ftDIudTy o, n u, Iofo'
Present-Hon. Theodore III 1IcCaleb.

ON motion, G. L Stewart prize agent In The OF the
~ United States At al the schooners Nonata, Union,
Puebana Isabel Mahonese, Ormgo and four rowboats,
all owhich prizes captured Tampico, excepting
the first named and suggesting The court that prize
lists have been furnished him of the officers and of
the follow ing vessels, wits the Mississippi,
Princeon Spitre, Vixen brig Porpoise and schooners
Refer Bonita, Petrol, and Nonata and further sug-
costing the that there may be other persons claim
ing captors OF the above-named prizes, do file their
claims if they have the office of the clerk of this
court within forty days from the date hereof; and hat in
default thereof they be perpeuay excluded from he reat
asserting their said claims, if such they have share
in the distribution of said prize funds
Copy-Teste. N X, JENNINGS,
Feb lS-w4W Clerk.
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AMERICAN AND FRENCH RESTAURANT,
S0lth side of G street. fen stems 1cet of The War O(

Noutt SIDE Of q street, fep Steps WeA q Me var OUlce
THE subscriber begs leave respectfully inform the pub
lie that he is prepared to furnish dinners sup
pers in his establishment adjoining on the west side
Boulangers barr in which he has five private rooms
which will acconmo dae from twelve to twenty-five per
sons He does Deem it necessary to enter into details
In regard his ardsr cellar he believes the conf
dence of the public which he has heretofore enjoyed is
unabaed but is his determination 10 be always pro-
vded with best the market afford and to al
orders promptly and short notice, he hopes 10 merit and
receive same liberal patronage with which the public
have hitherto favored him. J. BOULANGER.
N B. Two theesory brick houses in healthy situations
Tor sale low for cash
Ian
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RiCH LACE GOODs.-WALTER HARPER & Co
~ have opened, this day. very beautiful of
sn real lace scars nantes, capes collars, and byrthes
nso white and black lace vzetes, mantllas, cardinals
eket shawls scarts, capes, SLEEVES, cuffs, and collars
mo French muslin embroidery in great variety of style
we respectfully solicit call. Feb 2l-cod3tif
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CHAMPAGNE MOUssEUX.-The

CHAMPAGNE MOUssEUX.-The subscriber has JUST
~ received, by brig Sea, Capt Nurter, from Have, an
importation of real Champagne, direct from Drese Au
bert, Ay, (Marne) which he offers for sale at
reasonable price. BENEDICT JOSr.
Feb 25-3i~ Cor Penn avenue and 18th st.
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l,,ur1oN.-ro ALL WHOM 1T MAY CoNCEnN.-

Between the years 1885 and $780, Gilbert L. Thompson
for himself and he alleges trustee of the separate
pe,ioned the republic OF Mexico to be allowed certain
claims On the 18th day of January, 1872 said Thompson
executed what purported be assignment IN trust of
aid claims Richard S. Coke A portion of said claims
were acted upon and allowed by the American Commits
opers under a convention with Mexico The said Thomp
ON is not and was the trustee of the heirs of the
late Mrs Thompson and therefore neither can,
could make any valid assignment of their claims for any
purpose whatsoever The heirs determined TO
protect their rights and the whole matter will in due
time undergo full judicial investigation and settlement
JAMES J. DlCKINS,
for himself his wife, and others, heirs of the
Feb 29-3* late Mrs. Aretta M. Thompson
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COLLECTORS OFFICE, jan lS, lS4S,
IHE annual taxes Real and Personal Prop
eriy for the year lS47 became due to the corpora
on on the LIST instant deduction of ten cent Is al
@Wed by law upon all bills for said year which shall be
psd at this Office during the months of January and Feb
usy The collector is now prepared to deliver such bills
'sImay be called Tor, and to receive payments.
reb 2-2awtMarch 1f A. ROTHWELL, Collector.
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Furnished Rooms N First Ward for Rent
FURNISHED parior and three chambers with the
A nee of kitchen, if required in the LIST Ward on G
street between 18th and 18Th the War Depart
ment Apply 10 b. Jost Restaurant
NO LET-The large corner store in the buildings of the
City Hotel For terms apply at the office of the City
Hotel Jan 2s--tf
DoARDING.-Nlrs. WILLIS, at the corner of F and
ID 18th Streets has pleasant rooms. suitable
for small families, which she would be pleased TO lave
occupied. She would also like TO accommodate few
boarders with meals.
Terms moderate Feb 9-law8w~
ITO LET-A house completely and elegantly furnished
i and most eigibly situated in the First Ward
Apply TO Richard Smith, cashier of the Metropolis
Rink. Oct pc
kS4a FOR RENT commodious dwelling house on
R;ia 'pennsyYanis avenue, in the row known as The
repaired from cellar to ganet-Price $3.50 per year.
Enquire at the Union Office
QOARDING.-Nrs HAnnroy, on Pennsylvania avenue,
yetunoccuped which she will be pleased lei members
OF Congress- permanent transient boarders among them
are two or three fine front rooms
FURNISHED HOUSE to let, three-story, with back
Il building, containing eleven rooms, and situated on
pennyvania avenue between I'm and 18th streets near
the War Department Inquire the drug of Wethe
bee Bates, opposite the Seven Buildings, Pennsylvania
avenue.
I1OR SALE OR RENT.-Two houses on 9th, between
and M streets noh one large two-story new brick
IN the ysrd and large sac lot atipcRed he other
Frame two stories high, with back building, containing
eight May yoH sm,, For TERMS r 11pPy'0 T. JONES
nLD MADEIRA WINEs.-OId East India Star, old
~ Reserve, Bandy's imported 1870; old South Side ;
and light and dark coored Grape Juice Madeira Wine
draught, demijohn, and bottle for sale by
JAMES BAlLlE wine merchant, % Chestnut
street, door TO Congress Hall Hotel,
Philadelphia
Jan, I9-f MAT Int. 81
IRISH md Scotch Whiskey.-Carrickfergus Irish
i malt whiskey-a very superior article. Also superior
Scotch whskey for sale, wholesale and retail at JAMES
BAILlES wine store, No. s. Chestnut street, Philadelphia
door Congress Hall Hotel Also very old and choice
Monongahela whskey, wholesale and retail Jan I-tf
NEW MUsIC.-Jus received the following music
~ the old established door Fullers Hotel
which will be sold at one fourth less than half price
VIM FISCHER.
Fantasy-words by James Steward, esq.
We almost thereby J. b. Woodbury., esq.
Behold the Happy Home, from the Opera Maid of Honor
In this Old Chair, do do do
Think of Me oft at Twilight Hourly Bradford.
The Life Clock-arranged by j. b. Woodbury.
Come with thy Lutte TO the Fountain, Duet.
DE Eel Catchers Gee-by Winnenore.
ASHORE Wutzes-by Bocca.
The Pccoo Watz-by F. II. Brown
The Filotear Polka-by do do
kathnka Polka--by Strauss
Oh, hasten then the Happy Day, quck-step
Fob
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Public Sale OF Steam Engines, &c.

NAVY DEPARrNEST,
Bureau OF Construction, Equipment, and Repairs,
February 10, 1915.
L,oR SALE at public auction, at the navyyard, Wash
ngton. d. c., the 18th March next al IL o'clock M
remembering steam-engnes, with an iron oniei
and two OF Lopers propeles with the necessary shahs
and bearings, lately removed from The u D steamer
Water Witch
The cylinders are twenty inches in diameter and two
feet stroke piston the boiler is fourteen ieet seven
in length with width of six feet seven inches and has
tubular ues the popeles are seven feet IN dame
ter. and of wrought IRON
The engines boiler and all the appurtenances which
will be presented Tor sale. may bs seen at any time pre-
ylous to the day of sale. Terms cash.
Ms, To be published three times week until day OF sale
in The Inielgencer and National Demokrat at Washing
ION d c.; Morning Post Boston; Journal of CONNIE rec
and Globe New York Pennsy lvanan and Public Ledger,
Philadelphia Enquirer Richmond, Virginia Republican
and Argus, Baltimore, and Beacon, Norfolk.
Feb. 10
OOEAN STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
THE Of This company will sail regularly
From Nep York.
The HERMANN, Captain Crabuee, on the 10Th March,
The WASHINGTON, Captain J. Johnson, on the 2o,
April, lSiS
From Bremen.
The HERMANN, on the 10Th April. IS Is.
The WASHINGTON, on the 18th May, 1913.
From Southampton to NeU York.
The HERMANN, ON the Doth A pril, 1913.
The WASHINGTON, on the 10Th May. 1913.
When the 10Th of the month falls Sunday, the day of
Ealing from New York will be the 2ls
Passage from New York to southampton or Bremen, $40
from Bremen Southampton to New York; $50
An experienced surgeon on board.
For freight passage apply at the Office of the Ocean
Steam Navigation Company, 40 William street, New York,
J. R. CRosKEY, Agent at Southampton
WILLIAM ISELIN, Agent at iiavre.
c. A. HElNEkEN II Co, Agents at Bremen
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