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NEW BOOKs.-IAfc of the Che waller Baynrd, by
~ w: G. Simms History Of the Mexican War; its origin,
and detailed account of its victories by Edward d. Mans
field Estes Defence OF Slavery it exists in the United
States Ernest Cemenceau, British Philanthropy Illus
traed tale of Guadeloupe in 1885, translated from the
French OF Soulie by lady of Charleston Appeton's Lii
brary Manual catalogue aisonne of twelve thousand
the most important works in every department of know
edge Agnes Strckands Lives OF the Queens of England
eleventh volume Life of Henry the Fourth by G.. p. r.
James; The Prose Writers of Germany, translated by
Hedge; Sevens's History of Georgia, volume; Military
and Civil Life of General Hull, prepared from his
SCRIPTS together with the History of the Campaign of 1872
and the surrender of Detroit, by his grandson volume
The Conquest OF California and New Mexico in 1896 lSf
by ]. M. Cuts; Our Army Monterey, by T b. Thorpe ;
Ida Norman, Trials and their Uses, by Mrs Lincoln
Phelps Just received by
February 10 f. TAYLOR.
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CITUATION WANTED

CITUATION WANTED-A situation in select schoo
- family teacher is wanted by graduate Of dis
tngushed college of the middle States who has had some
experience in teaching and qualified to instruct in the
Latin and Greek languages, in addition the common
and higher branches OF an English education The most
satisfactory testimonials Of character can be produced
The advertiser is also permitted to refer to-
Rev Jno. w. Nevn, d. D. Hon. Alex. Thompson, LII. d.
Rev Philip Schaf, PHI. D. Thos. d. Baird esq A. M.
William M. Nevn, A. NJ Rev. Vim. II. Coffin, M d.
Praii Green, NJ d. Hon. SAINT A. Rench, NJ ID.
Letters postpaid. stating salary, &c) addressed to p
NJ Shubey Landsburs, Perry county, Pennsylvania, will
meet with prompt attention. March l4-iF
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BEAUTIFUL BOOTS.
4 'mfort, k2e9amcs, and Drabaitiv csnsbtnei.

IIAVI> returned with lasts, materials, and the
II fashion, will in few days, be prepared to exhibit
my custoes some samples and pattern-boots for the
present spring. len will excel any heretofore known for
beauty and utility o, style.
Dealing in none bu, my own work-having extensive
and beautiful assortment Always ready exhibition and
saic-having number Of most ingenious workmen the
world can produce, with abundant stock OF French,
English and American msteI,N us, purchased only for
CASH. can produce boots and shoe as good and cheap
as any other house in the country.
Particular attention given to the congress boots
as we'll every other improvement new AM beautiful in
the line. -, ,i.. ..Ir !. lile .islv ..-- +, +.
Lasts made to fit the feet, and fits warranted
Motto Small profits, quick sales, and cnsh at the Gun
ter. ~ -,o'.a .---L srl 80 HENRY JANNEY,
April lB-law8t 9Th street, the Gen. Post Office.
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nR. BANNING's BODY BRACE.-Thousands of per. |

INR. BANNING'S BODY BRACE.-Thousands of per-
IL afflicted by pulmonary affections dyspepsia, con
stpaton, and various degrees of local general debility
have been relieved by this is icuarly
adapted to numerous ailments prevalent at the SOUTH
spinal weakness distortions, tendency of the body
lounge and droop botl in children and adults. BY
ing the form TO an erect POSTURE it enlarges the chest
that the subject breathes recr and easier and thus
conracons of the chest with attendant affections of the
heart and lungs, couDeracted, and full play given
the organs OF respiration
The brace may be had in this city by applying Mrs
Baldwin, who will be in attendance all times
OF Mr. Peter Brenner tailor doors below II street.
the north side OF Pennsylvania avenue gentleman
will aid in adapting those who may call for the pur
pose
Applications for single braces from distance, also
for patent rights, may likewise be directed Dr. Banning
office, 437a Broadway New York.
DR.. Banning refer, if desired, to Of the most
eminent professors medical and surgical science in the
United States well distinguished ladies
and gentlemen in this city and other parts Of the country
Oct. l5-iy
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TARBLE Paving Tiles a now article, suitable for

MARBLE Paving Tiles, a new article suitable for
Nl side and garden walks yards, halls portcos spring
houses &c. manu- featured Bolton MILL Cathedral street,
Baltimore. These tiles prepared by machinery ready
laying; they than double the thickness OF lal
ian tiles square the edges they can be laid in
sand with the same facility as bricks and make beauti-
full and permanent pavement Halfthes and edging TO
border the pavement will be furnished when ordered
The facilities the advertiser has for manufacturing them
excludes all fear of competition from any quarter OF the
United States sample Of the tiles can be at the
Patent Office. Address
THOS. SYMINGTON,
Nav 2 2aw2m Baltimore.
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WABASH AND ERIE CANAL, INDIAN

WABASH AND ERIE CANAL, INDIANA.
(NANAL LETTINCi.-The undersigned will receive seal
" ed proposals Tere Haute Indiana, the 2th day
of May next for the construction OF forty MUGS 81 ne Wa.
bash Erie Canal extending from Tere Hantc TO Point
Commerce, the fork of White river The line Wi III
be divided into sections about half mile in length, and
will embrace the variety of work usually presented
similar division of canal amongst which is reservoir,
number of ltocks, culverts, &C., together with the
building of portion of the Eerver dam and the guard
lock connected herewith
Payments will be made the work advances in par
funds.
The line be let will be ready for inspection by the 18th
of May and by the Goth of that month the plans sPecihca-
ons estimates of quantities, NC. viii be exhibited at the
Engineers office in Terre Haute.
Dated Terre Haute 18th March, 1873
CHARLES BUTLER,
THO. H. BLAKE,
AUSTIN M PUETT,
Trustees of the Wabash and Erie Canal.
March 22-eotl5thMay
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The Museum Fashion, Fancy, and Curiosity.
NflE subscriber invites a those want Of rich and bean
tiul articles in his line to call his old csabsed
store where they will be 10 find something to please
them, aniiqusrians in paxte9lss.' -
His stock Of watches OF the choicest kind those most
recommended from the manufActoy Of Joseph Johnson
~ Church street, Liverpool together with many ohe Of
like celebrity. 49, niet
The ewelry consists Of London and Paris mannfacure,
g well - home fashion and fancy. All articlAs In his
line, which very numerous, win " sold At New York,
Phlhdslphia, md Baltimore pfioes: ,
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Female Collegiate Institute,
a. prpefO,p,l. kenfurku.

TINE 10th year has closed with 100 pupils The 2ls
i sion will commence the first Monday Of March, I'M
der the of the subscriber aided by his former
experienced assistants and will close the 18th day OF
July, lS4S.
This school connected with the Military Institute,
which is conducted in different buildings nearly half a
mile distant
Professor Hopkins lectures here the senior class OF
young ladies' every day, very fine chemical and pho-
sophical apparatus, belonging TO this school
Professors Wyche and Swift attend to the classes in Latin,
French and Mathematics whilst the military exercises in
which they take part, going at the other lnsti
tute. L. +. JOHNSON,
Feb 2l-w3m Principal
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A CARD.-A lady, DESTROYS of visiting Europe, where
n she has presents herself especta
BILE family going out and would cheeriuy perform the part OF
experience years. and possessing advantages
arising ont OF the varied and cheqIered of life,
through which circusta have combined to place her
She solc no further compensation than the protection OF
those whom she may accompany. Uncxceptionabe refer
ences given. Inquire at this office
Apr1 25-
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ST. JOHNS INSTITUTE,
Mount .Nban, Georgetown HEIGHTS, ID. &.
The BIsHoP OF THE DIOCESE, Visiter.

BISHOP
The Rev. ANTHONY Ten BRoEcK, A. NJ, Rector.
HlS Institution is pleasantly situated, and in
Il marxably healthy position. Ii commands view OF
Washington, Georgetown, Alexandria, and the Potomac
river for several miles.
the adms sion of pupils, be made the Rector-Pos
Office address, ST Johns Institute, Georgetown, d.
c." .9 Mar l4--2aw2m
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INO1& SeIe, lew-An excellent Hannily and
j. ria9e, TO be sold for faults the owner having
further use for them. Apply at this Office.
April l4-co2w~
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. COO PAIRS OF BOOTS AND SHOES just arrived
Cse0UU fro Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Bal
tirore purcha sed with cash. and opened and ready
for sale al our store Pennsylvania avenue No. TO-
tween 7h and 9th streets, opposite Centre Market.
Our stock consists as follows:
sou pairs morocco and kid slips, 80 cents to ST. Is
300 do buskins a nd ties, 62 cents to 81 II
800 do morocco and leather walking
Shoes rs cents to 81 25
500 do misses gait YRS, slips, and walk
ing Shoes oO cents TO $l 70
500 do chldren's do do 81 rs
400 do mems boots 4 nd sivoes, 81 to 81 90
500 do boys boots and shoes, 80 cents to 81 IS
800 do ladies' slips and ties, at rs cts worth 81
We invite our friends nd the public give call,
we arc determined selling at the lowest prices and keep
ing an excellent OF shoes will liberal
patronage, will have it.
March 29-2aw3w MAGRUDER d co
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A RAGO'S Hectares Astronomy.-Lectures oil 4
n popular kind delivered the citizens of Paris at n
Royal Observatory, by M Arago Astronomer Royal ana
Member of the Institute of France. Translated by d.
Larner. Cheap edition, with many engravings % cents
Views of Astronomy, by Ncho, Professor oil Astronomy
in the University Glasgow being the of Lectures
delivered the Mercantile Library ocation OF New
York January and February, 1913, with diag'am'
Price rs cents. .
A Course OF Six Lectures Astronomy, delivered m
city OF New York by Professor o. M Mitchell, OF the on
cinnati Observatory. 20 cents.
Introduction to the Study OF Natural History, by rIo
Agass4 being his lectures delivered in New York, WY
lb6 outline engravngs OF the chalk drawings the bac
board with which the Professor illustrated his lectures
the time. Complete for 70 cents. -,
May 7 +. TAlLOh'
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n IRIS. 8. PARKER will open, tomorrow morning,
Nl handsome assortment of French feathers, few very
handsome black lace wells, flowers, ribands, &c.
s. PARKER,
Fancy and Permery Sore between A and 9th streets,
PENNSYLVANIA avenue. Dec
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THE Seminary for young Ladies' lately ADVERTISE
by Miss Carroll, will be opened ON the second Monday
May next, in tho large and conmodious building ne@
the residence of Dr. Lindsey and occupied by MIS-
Reed, on G, between A and 9th streets.
daily conveyance will be provided for pupils residing
remotely from the institution, free of expense.
Applications for admission, or for information, can DC
made TO the Rev Mr.. Guey, chaplain H. r., Dr. Laurie,
Rev. Mr. Bannatyne, Rev. MIR. Berry, or Col Andrews
April 26 lS4S
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WORTHINGTON g. SNETHEN,
.atesrssv and Goa ssellor-Gt-L0so,


nRACTISES in the Supreme Court of the United States
and in the several Of the District of Columbia,
and posccutes all of claims against the United
States either before Congress the different department.
of the government tt
n OHT ON the instant, the Navy Department,
IL gold WATCH with gold fob-chain and key. The
owner thinks may been left the the bac
building Of said department The finder by returning
Same to owner, will be literally rewarded by clerk in
the Fourth Auditors Office, or at
r. KEYWORTH'S,
March 10 Pennsylvania avenue.
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THOMAS CARBERY,
GEORGE WATTERSTON
w. A. BRADLEY,
Binding Commit,.a
NEW GOODS FOR GENTLEMEN.-A. II. YOUNG

~ merchant tailor three doors of Browns hotel
Pennsy vana avenue, has Just opened lot Of very beau
tifu ready made goods suit the Among them
may be found almost every description OF garment in the
newest and best styles, AT very reasonable prices.
Also large OF the latest styles fancy goods
viz cravas, scar stocks, gloves, best kid, all coors do
silk inen &c, with shirts of various kinds AID quality
with many other articles necessary and useful Tor gentle
Measures taken and suits made order in the best Ny
short notice One price only. Terms cash
March 23-3tawlmi
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TyURNIsIIED HOUSE to let throc-stOry, with back
L building, containing eleven rooms, and situated on
Pennsyvana between 18th and 18th Streets
the War Department Inquire the drug of Wether
bee Bates, opposite the Seven Buildings. Pennsylvania
Nov. 9-dtf
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Soap for the Navy.

Soap the Navy.
NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Bureau of Provisions and Clothing,
April 20, 1913
Il Soar will be received at this bureau until
O'clock p M on Monday, the 18th day of May next for
furnishing and delivering the United States navy yards
Boston, New York. and Norfolk, such quantities OF soap
be required for the of the navy by the chief OF
the Bureau OF Provisions and Clohng or by the respective
year ending June 30, 1919.
The said soap be manufactured from cocoanut OIL and
be of the best qualify Of that denominaed ch saieate
Soap; be delivered in good strong boxes, and subject to
such inspection be required by the chief OF this
The quantity which will be required during the year
cannot be precisely stated 1t Will probably be about
Every offer made must be accompanied las directed in
service for approved i6h August 1916 by writ
the effect that he they undertake that the bidder
bidders WILL if his their bid be accepted enter into an
to furnish the articles proposed No proposal will be
sidered unless accompanied by such guaranty
March 2l-law4w - -
(1IGARs. CIGARS, CIGARS Just received direc,
~ from the Havana per barque Colon very large and
superior stock Of cigars, consisting OF the following justly
celebrated brands
10000 Upman regalia
$4,000 Silva cigars
10000 Cortez, La Norma size
10000 Chron do
10000 Ida, small size
10000 Queen brand
10000 Columbia
5000 La Gratitude
10000 Steamboat Principe:
The above lot OF cigars are some OF the choicest brands
that are manufactured in Havana part OF them are some
Also, in 100000 cigars, OF various brands; which
will be disposed of on good can be purchased in
any of the northern cities The public hotekeepers and
grocers respectfully invited to call and examine this
most magnificent lot ofcigars w 4. WINTER,
East Of Colemans Hotel, sign of Jim Grow. Penn.
Sept24
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IINOR SALE OR RENT.-Two houses on 9th, between
T. l. and M streets north one large two-story new brick
with cellar and back buildings pump OF excellent water
in the yard, and large side lot attached; the other
fra me- stories high with back building, containing
eight rooms For terms, apply to H. JONES
May I9--f Until
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y EMOvAL.-JOHN F0Y respectfully announces to
IL members OF Congress and strangers visiting the
opos that his heretofore kept in the basement OF
the Capitol, removed outside OF the building, to the
white the south gate of the Capitol where his
old and all viii find the vands, flesh,
fowls &c. and his former establishment not found degen
Grated.
The house will be opened on Wednesday morning next,
when he will be glad to the smiling countenances OF
all his friends
Ian
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fss FOR RENT, IA commodious dwelling-house on
&i;j Pennsylvania avenue, in the row known as ne
repaired from cellar garret.-Price $3.50 per year
enquire Mt the Union Office
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TO THE LADIES.
GREAT FEMALE MEDICINE.

Noning can be more surprising than its fnvigofatng e
fects on the Frame Persons, all weakness ana las
ergv undsr its Influence II immediately couneracts rae
of the female frame, which is the great
Il viii no, be expected of us, in of so delicate ma
exhibit certificates OF cures performed but we can
ported to U.S. ,,,s.
general debility and suffering Continually BY
s :sf
edgng it, and IscommendiDsh to the public ,,oonr
Corner of Grand and Lydius streets
TO MOTHERS AND MARRIED LADIES.
pared in reference female complaints No female, who
un Of life Is nenee Is
diseases to which females are subject at this time Of life
This period be delayed for years by using this
preaching womanhood calculated to assist
by quckenng the blood and invigoratng the system In
deed, this medicine IS invaluable for all the diseases to
which women subject
1t braces the whole system, renews permanently the nat
enegies-by removing the impurities of the bodyno
50 far stimulating the system as to produce subsequent
female weakness and disease
DISEASE OF THE HEART, RUPTURE, AND pRoPsy
Dr. Tswnsp Dear .ir Ny wife h. been .tie,es with a.
TS ss hs" wh
IND . ns asss rsss bed
She tried almost remedy for
such but When she had taken but three
bottles Of ent medicine she entirely relieved the
disease the heart and the almost entirely disappeared
y sss e.m
soon Of diseases But relic we'd
ne oil the drorsy this
sea every that suffering have dte-
ns account they liberty call house and have
ocui.1 INSTRUMENTATION Yours, respectfully,
WILLIAM TOWsER, James street
DYSPEPSIA
NO na Q, msdc,ns has ever been discovered which
nearly resembles NE gastric juice saliva in
food ana the organs Of digestion, Is his
PREPARATION Of sarmpata 1t positively cures every case
Of dysPepsia, however severe or chronic:
bArA DrrAnrMEsr, Albany, May 10, lsAS.
Sra: have been aIcted .everp vs.r.
with dyspspsis, worst FORM Attended with sonrns.s ~
stomach Appale heartburn and ~rrat
ali foSa r weeks (what havs bcsn
able TO rssnin portion <I he msusl
smsAies eject complain
Induced about months ancs o.
aparA wih little coincidence bat aer using
nearly found appetite pstored and the
entirely removed; would eanesy recommend the
"' WV '' Yours. xc W. W. VAN zANpT
N B. Purchase but such ~ have wrappers thai
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NEW DAILY EXPRESS LINE.
: ..rLh e. uU tHtAaasl

- M 49, s.
Through by Mail Train from Washington, via Alex
nndria, fredericksburg, Richmond, and Peters
burg Virginia.
The undersigned having made the necessary arrange
menls with the Steamboat and Railroad Companies be-
the above named places, now prepared under
the name and style of ROGERS, DARRACOTT d AL
LEN every description OF light goods, and for
ward the (as above stately on reasonable terms
We trust, by giving personal attention to the bust
ness with encouragement, and friends
that nothing shall be wanting part to afford salts
faction.
All light articles, such as parcels and packages which
may be consigned care, will be delivered OF
carriage and merchandise other articles which nay be
heavy the mail train, will have particu
by the freight train
j. W. ROGERS, Master Steamer Powhatan,
b. F. DARRACOTT, Train captain X. F. IL p. II. X
WILLIAM II. ALLEN, Depot agent
Richmond va. MAY l. 1917. MAY l-dn
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UNITED STATES HOTEL,
H1Urx<r'a R<r~H vts


THE undersigned has the pleasure OF informing tbe
i public thai he has taken this eommodous and ell
ranged hotethe first the brdgewhere he prepared
his guests the agreeable
He the establishments in all respects and has
been uar in procuring furniture, beds and bed
dnZ matter OF comfort which the travelling public VIII
readily appreciate. Passengers the rail road will find
this house always in the best condition. The extensive
dining room, within few feet Of the and dinner on the
table the of their arrival, so as 10 afford ample
tme for comfortable meal of the best which the country
and civ afford Being settled down on the
spot his nativity the proprietor Will take pride In making
agreeable for those on business or pleasure
at one OF the most places in the Union and he,
therefore, feels proper degree OF confidence IN inviting
his numerous acquantances throughout the country TO
give him call
Remember the first house the bridge. -
April S-dlm JAMES %. Wa1Eh.
TNOR SALE 100 acres land the State OF Mississippi,
Il 90 miles from Holly Springs m
l60 acres in Stevenson county, Illinois
100 acres in Ogle county, Illinois
LOCO acresin Tyler county, virginia !,
$50 in the State of Texas, on the Mo fno and
Bayou Tuscosa
$50 acres in the State of Texas
IL 900 feet of land the OF and 10Th streets,
Washington -
5 shares New York and Washington Telegraph Com
pany
63 shares Patriotic Bank stock
$780, 900 certificate Mexican claims
$4,000 Mexican scrip
lis shares Winchester and Potomac Railroad Compa
ny-all paid in
$4,000 Washington Gaslight Company
shares Granite Manufacturing Company, Maryland
House and lot in G strset between 18th and l2th
Land warrants bought and sold
JESSE E. DOW, General Agent
No. g. Union Buildings.
April 2S-tf tSat +. News.l
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TNHE RETREAT

T'AE RETREAT.--A boarding and day school 70,
young ladies' under the supervision OF the bishop oil
Pennsylvania, on Schoohouse Lane, miles from Pha-
dephia the crossing of the Philadelphia and Norris
own railroad. Miss M. A. Spafard, principal. Mrs Il
Spaard, assistant principal M Felix broun profess
in the University OF France teacher French and LATIN
Mr.. j. A. Gctze, teacher of music.
Letters for Retreat be addressed box No 1913, posi-
office, Philadelphia.
Refer the Right Rev Bishop Potter; Rev D. H. Macur-
dy No l2s North 18th street, DR. c. Teiche house;
Robert Ralston esq., No. 4, south Front street, Phiadsl-
phia; and James @. Kempton esq, Mayayunk.
July l9-lawly
I OOk OUTS. PARKER, having opened a fancy and
IL perumery store between ~ and 9th streets, Penn
sylvania avenue six doors OF Coeans Hotel (up
airs respectfully invites and citizens TO
inc his collection of useful and fancy articles consisting in
part, OF fine English and American hai1 nail, and tooth
brushes; shell and horn dressing combs very superior
teeth (ne) wrought; uck-combs for the evening; side
combs, evening FANS rich retcules purses, peumeres,
&c, &c, &c.
On Monday will be opened gmps, rnges, and buttons
for dresses.
On the 10th of this month shall from New York
with of the extensive assortments Of fancy articles
for the coming holidays ever opened in Washington.
SELBY PARkER'S
Fancy and Perlumery store, Pennsylvania
Dec. loft avenue, between a and 9th streets