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LAND FOR SALE.

TNHIE subscriber has several hundred of land !,
Il county OF Washington, which he will dispose ., ~
reasonable terms, and in quantities 10 suit purchassl'
lies between the Washington and Rockville mnPss.r
and Rock Creek, and upon both sides of the Pney b,t
road. Much OF this land is heavily tmbered, ana
many beautiful sites for 1t also emp's ra
valuable waterfall upon Rock Creek, suitable 10, od
or for factory Apply TO the subscriber near the 'D
April iI ls@eodIm e'4' =" "'""f ABNER c. PIERCE
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LIME and Rare Old Paintings--A catalogue embracing
many choice pictures Of the old and modern GERMAN
DUTCH, FLEMISH, ITALIAN, and FRENCH ScHoors has been
placed in hands, for SALE by gentleman recently from
Europe, who selected the greater part his
gallery but wishing to realize money for the purpose
of buying lands. has authorized sell them prices
Many Of these paintings from the best old nd odern
masters Of merit and well worthy tho of per
sons purchasing pictures. wewGc---l eua. -.
TYNDALE ~ MITCHELL,
. 219 Chestnut street, Philadelphia
March S-d3nf
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ST. JOHNS INSTITUTE,
Mount .Nbnn, GeOrgefOsCn HEIGHTS, ~. &.

The BlsHoP THE DIOCESE, Visiter.
The Rev. ANTHONY Ten BRoEcK, A. NJ, Rector
'I'HlS Institution very pleasantly situated, and In
! markaby healthy position. 1t commands view
Washington, Georgetown, Alexandra, and the Poo0'
river for several miles.
Applications for information respecting terms, NC, OF
the admission of pupils, may be made the Rector-
Office address, St Johns Institute, Georgetown,
c." Mar I4-2awAn
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rINHE signature the only safeguard against
II blic ,y,taJ nd

rNE written signature the only safeguard against
countcrfeits-The public attention is invited and par
ucuay referred to the advertisement setting forth the new
style of labelling, and the putting up DR. Beckwhs anti
dyspeptic and dinner pills Also that of Dr. Dyotts APP
proved antblious pills; boi of which, it may be seen
protected from being counteeited, by the only safe
guard be depended uponthe SIGNATURES of the
proprietors on the label of each box of pills.
All others which may be offered for sale by unprncp Piled
surely counerfes, and will be rejected
such The pills that the hands of persons who
purchase the genuine have all been exchanged such
as have the written signature OF the proprietor
The sole agency for the sale of Beckwits andy speptc
Dyos anbilious pills, is vested in the hands OF r.
W. Dyott Sons, of the Columbian College, No I32 North
Second street, Philadelphia, who will any orders
for the same
Druggists and all wholesale dealers who wish to be fur
nisbed with the genuine pills, will be, applied the most
bernl terms by applying above. May 2I-tf
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A CARD.-A lady, DESTROYS Of visiting Europe, where
IA she has connexions, presents herself Iespecta
Die family going and would cheeruy perform the part OF
iiend panon, goyerness Invalid,
having the experience OF years and possessing advantages
arising OF the varied and chsqnered OF life,
through which circusta have combined place her
She solics further compensation than the protection of
those whom she may accompany. Unexceptionabe refer
ences given. Inquire at this office.
ri
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THO Builders Carpcnters.-I fully pre-
i pared TO buildings with the best quality lead
ed tin warrant the roof perfectly dry and blow off
Always hand best quality loaded tin for roofing,
also other plate together with good and large
of building materials and all other kinds Of ha rwac,
which shall sell very low for cash.
See my prices before you buy.
May l3-3teod G. WOODWARD.
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DORTER'S Progress the Nation (Brtish,) from the
beginning of the nineteenth century to the present time,
in volumes London.
Vol 1. Population and production, occupation, emgra-
ton, agriculture, manufactures machinery, mining, &c,
&c.
Vol interchange, revenue, expenditure, roads, canals,
coasng trade, foreign commerce, commercial leagues,
currency finance income and expenditure, taxes.
penditures, &c. &c.
Vol 3 Consumption, accumulation, prices, increase of
property crime education colonies, dependencies in Eu-
rope, in Asia, in Australia in Africa in British America
in the West Indies, &c &c.
Just received few copies of the above valuable work.
for sale at half the usual price
tl f. TAYLOR.
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sssA FOR RENT, commodious dwellng-house on
Eiij Pennsylvania avenue, in the row known the
KV " Sir Buildings" This house has been thoroughly
repaired from cellar garret.-Price $3.50 per year
Enquire the Union Office.
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NEW GOODS ron aEsrLEnES.-A.n II. YOUNG

IN merchant tailor three doors Of Browns hotel
Pennsy vana avenne has opened lot of very beau
tiiu ready made goods suit the season. Among them
may be onnd almost every description OF garment in the
newest aud best styles, a very reasonable prices.
Also, large assortment of the latest styles fancy goods
Wis craya scarls stocks gloves best kid all coors do
silk linen, &c with shirts of various kinds aud quaty
with many other articles necessary and useful for gentle
Measures taken and suits made order in the best style
short notice One price only Terms cash
March y{-3IaW Imf
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Total of volumes digested

Total OF volumes dgested 649
Of majority of these reports dges have hhe rto
been made and of many OF the others the dipests are old
and consequently imperfect and the expense OF the digest
of the United States Court Reports and that several of
the individual States, is much than above
described digest of all the United States Court Reports and
all the State Reports that lawyer will find il cheaper
buy the WHOLE, than buy only those OF the United
States Courts and his State
March H-2cp&w6m
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IIDR SALE OR RENT.-Two houses 9th, between
and M streets north large two-story brick,
with cellar and back buildings pump of excellent water
In the yard, and large side lot attached the other
Frame two stories high with back building, containing
eight rooms For terms, apply to Il. JONES.
May l9-tf Until
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MARBLE Paving Tiles, "a new article, suitable for

MARBLE Paving Tiles, "A new article, suitable Tor
ltl side and garden walks yards halls portcos spring
houses, &c, featured Bolton Mill, Cathedral street.
Baltimore. These tiles prepared by machinery ready
for LAYING they than double the thickness OF lta
ian tiles and square the edges they can be laid in
sand with the same facility as bricks, and make beau
iul and permanent pavement. Haitules and edgng TO
border the pavement will be furnished when ordered.
The facilities the advertiser has for manu- featuring them
excludes all fear of competition from any quarter of the
United States sample of the tiles be at the
Patent Office. Address
THOS. SYMINGTON,
May 2 2aw2m Baltimore.
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AppIsos b. ATKINS, M. A, PRINCIPAL.
TINE summer OF this institution will commence on
L Monday the of May. The number of pupils is linn
lied TO sxtywo There six vacancies. The build
ing large and commodous, and the school arrangements
are of which fail give decided salts
faction Great attention is paid 70 the wants and comforts
of boarding pupils so that their stay in the seminary
may be pleasing well as profitable. The compe-
teachers employed in all the various departments.
The principal would particularly refer to the following
ton;
Right Rev. Aonzo Potter ID. d, LII. d. Bishop of Penn
sylvania Rev H. " d. Johns, d. D., Baltimore Rev L..
W. Green, ID; D., Baltimore; Robert A. Dobbn, esq Bal
niore; Andrew Coye, esq, Washington, ID. c.; N. ID.
Coleman, esq. Vicksburg, Mississippi
Circulars containing terms, OF study, and letters
from the Rev. Dr. Potter Rev Dr. Johns, Robert A. Dobbin,
and other patrons be obtained application
any OF the above gentlemen by addressing the principal
April 4-2awlm
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COULD NOT WALK.
TO THE LADIES.
GREAT FEMALE MEDICIN


Dr. Townsend's Sarsaparila is sovereign and speedy
incipent consumption and for the general
OF the SYSTEM whether the result of ine
cause produced by irregularty, Illness
accident.
Nothing can be surprising than its nvigoratng et-
iects the human frame. Persons all weakness and las
ude, from taking it, become robust and full of en-
etgy under its influence 1t Immediately counteracts the
nerveessness OF the female Frame which the great
~of barrenness
1t will not be expected of us, in of delicate
exhibit certificates of performed; but
the afflicted that hundreds OF cases have been
- ,rted to
ALBANY Aug II, lSlA
Dr. My wife being greatly distressed by and
debility suffering continually with other
having where your medicine has
great hearing such
described bottle of your Extract Of
ria and followed the directions In short period
removed health grateful
for the benefit she received great pleasure thus acknow
eiging 1t, and recommending it TO the public.
M. D. MOORE,
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A RAGO'S Lectures nAstronomy.-Lectures OF
"A popular kind, delivered the citizens of Paris The
Royal Observatory, by NJ Arago Astronomer Royal and
Lardner. Cheap edition, with many engavings Is cents
Views of Astronomy by Nichol, Professor of Astronomy
in the University OF Glasgow being the of lectures
delivered before the Mercantile Library Association Of New
York in January and February, 1913, with diagrams
Price Is cents
Course OF Six Lectures Astronomy, delivered in the
city OF New York by Professor o. M. Mitchell OF the Gin
cinnati Observatory. rs cents.
Introduction to the Study of Natural History by Pro.
Agassiz; being his lectures delivered in New York, win
lb6 outline engavings OF the chalk the blac
board with which the Professor illustrated his lectures
the time. Complete for 25 cents.
May f. TAYLOR
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TUCKER ~ ADDISON General Agents, office 9th
street. (Coemans Budngs,) four doors north of Penn
syvana avenue.
Beverley Tucker and John T. Addison have associated
themselves for the purpose OF prosecuting claims Of all kinds
before Congress- and the several departments the general
government.
All communications (post paid) addressed the above
shall receive prompt attention. Reference is made the
following gentlemeni
Hon. Geo M Dallas, Vice President Of the United States
Hon John Nc Lean Supreme Court Of the United States
Hon Robert j. Walker Secretary OF the Treasury.
Hon Jno. Y. Mason Secretary of the Navy.
Hon r. M. T Hunter, United States Senate.
Clement Cox, esq, Georgetown, d. G.
Jno h. Addison, attorney -at-law, will continue give
personal attention business before the several OF
the District of Columbia and the adjoining counties OF
Maryland and Virginia July l3-Iy
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/ ECTUREs upon Natural History, Geology, Chem
IL isry, Steam, &c., by Timothy Flint VOL 40S pages,
full bound in leather. Price so cents.
Goods Book of Nature--Ihe full copy in l vol Svo full
bound in leather. Price 81 cts
For sale, "a few copies only,) to close consignment by
March F. TAYLOR.
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MISS CARROLLs's SEMINARY for young ladies,
ltl snow operation on street, between A and 9th
An omnibus driven by careful person, will daily
from the end OF the city, in the neighbohood OF the
War Department and from such other points in the
city, from Georgetown, may be desired, to convey
pupils to and from the institution May l4-eodu
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Proposals for Stationery and Printing.


DEPARTMENT STATE,
Washington May 20, 1913
TN pursuance of the ''act egazing and making appro
priaons for such necessary objects have been usual
hority law to fix and provide certain incidental
and for other purposes" approved the 26h OF August,
1872 separate sealed proposals will be received this
for furnishing the articles Of stationery enumerated in each
of the suboined schedules, Nos and that may be
quired by Tor year from the LIST day of July but
is be understood by persons proposing that the depart
is be at liberty to take either less greater
quantity of any article than is specified, according its
Each article be of the best quality, and be delivered
without delay when ordered
SCHEDULE No l.
flirting paper, handmade, of linen, laid.
10 of folio post paper satin finish weigh less
than Is pounds the ream, per ream
20 reams Of note paper, similar finish, gilt, per
Enpelope paper smooth.
10 10 reams medium, yellow or buff, per ream
10 reams double cap, white do
reams blouingpaPcr royal do
SCHEDULE No. g
,oo cards metallic pens per o dozen cards perl
riey as may be required per dozen cards
so cards Windles bullion pens, per dozen cards
5000 quilts sos, pc, 1000
II pencils en- MGn.qs per gross
DOE" ssssS Esss; sS, 1ssss
E do do do do Nc Nc: L L do
3 do silk taste, narrow, do
j do pounce boxes ivory, do
do sand boxes do do
do Perry's gravtating inksauds porcelaine, s-nch
cylinder, per dozen.
do erasers, Rodgers SONS ivory handle, per dozen
Z do do p'"taa o do do do 'l sa do do
] do ivory wafer seals per dozen
2 do ink in quarts, black, Maynard " Noyes, pc
dozen
pound waters, red, per ID.
5000 U s seal do, per 1000
50 pounds seangwax best extra superne scarlet per h.
do do India fubbei, pre- prepared 'are"'' ID do -
do Irvine, gill net, per h.
10 do do coarse, for packing, per b.
pairs paper shears Rodgers Sons, inch blade, per
pairs paper shears, Rodgers " Sons, 6A-ach blade
dozen scissors per dozen
Each proposal be signed by the individual firm
making IT, and must specify price, and but price, for
each and article contained in the schedule Should
nhed the lowest market prices, according TO quality
Blank forms for proposals will be furnished the depart
persons applying for them and as, without uni
formity therein, the department would find it difficult
make decison will be taken into consideration
e; Is substantially agreeing herewith
State" and endorsed Proposals for stationery" Notice
VIII be given to the person to whom the contract is
10 give bond with two sufficient suretes for its perform
whether the of the contract have been complied WITH
and to reject article which may be- in his opinion, OF
inferior quality, well annu the upon
failure to comply with the terms within reasonable time
Proposals will also be during the sac period
and subject to the same conditions, Tor the execution OF
such job printing may be required by the department
one year from the LIST day oil July, lS4S consisting Of
Blanks on uriing paper.
DEM size adsid
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HOUSTON - ALLEN,
Councillors and attorneys at LaU,
GALVESTON, TEXAS,
VIII practice in the State and Federal Courts.
SAM HOUSTON.t EBENEZER ALLEN.
March 9-IY
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CITUATION WANTED.-A situation in select schoo
~ family as teacher is wanted by graduate OF dis
tnguished college of the middle States who has had some
experience in teaching, and qualified to instruct in the
and higher branches OF 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 Schah, Phi. d. Thos. D. Baird, esq, A. M.
William NJ Nevin A. M Rev. VIM. H. Coffin, M d.
Prai Green, Nj. ID. Hon. Sam A. Rench, M. d.
Letters postpaid, stating salary, &c) addressed to p
NJ Shubey, Landsburs, Perry county, Pennsylvania will
meet with prom ut attention March l4-tfs
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V,ulEE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. National DaRuerrian
II Gallery and Photographic Depos established in 1910
and awarded the gold and silver medals four first preni-
uIns and two highest honors, the National the Massa-
chusetts the New York. and the Pennsylvania exhibitions,
for the splendid colored DagueeoyPes and best
Paratus
Concert Hau, Pemnsycantn avenue " ashfnsfon CITY,
near RrOfcn's Hotel.
300 Baltimore street, Baltimore, adjoining CampbelPs
Jewellery store.
Sycamore street. Petersburg, Virginia
26l Broadway, New York
10 Court street, Boston
1875 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
l76 Main street, Cincinnati.
Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
Portraits taken in any weather in exquisite style. APP
psraus instructions, and all materials furnished.
June ct
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expectoration and
pain in the side,
&c, have, and
can be
cured.
Probably there a remedy that has been
cessful in desperate of consumption this 1t
cesnses and strengthens the system and appears heal
the ulcers the lungs, and the patients gradually regain
their usual health and strength
CURIOUS CASE OF CONSUMPTION
There is scarcely day passes but there number OF
cases OF consumption reported cured by the use OF Or
Townsends Sarsaparlla The following recently re-
ceived
Dr TowsnsD: Ds.A For the last three year. 81 have ave
1 and did no. n s
a.:
ss 1ss
cs with sdriss sffa
s.a % attend % a.a n s the
health he hsp ps beyond n that
OsAssr Essex county, N J, Aug 2, lsa7
STATE OF NEw JsNsrr Essex county, S.
saith that the foregoing statement is true sseOsng to The hs;
and Of s
SPLITTING BLOOD
Read the following and that consumption incura-
BILE if you
Nrw YoHx. April %, is47.
verify believe that your saapalla has been
years had bad cough became and Al last
se 5 blood had nd, night % and S an
used arsapana but short and there has wonderful
Imagine that liant thankful for these results
WIN. RUSSELL. IS cashnrino street.
LOST HER SPEECH
of saelms and there thousands of similar
in this city and and yat mere , are
BnoorLrs September 49, 49,
take pleasure stating for the benefit of those
old d' was aiis.sS with GENE
ss
ccum.tanceI quite much better health
than she has s Brooklyn
TWO CHILDREN SAVED.
Very few families indeedn fact we have not heard Of
any children the past while those that did not
seksned and died The certificate we publish below is
stance of its saving the lives OF children'
D.., % s~s
ara Of complaint and one was only fifteen
S .ns ss % die
respectable phy'ans When the doctor informed that must
s1h
~s
Yours, respectfully JOHN WILSON, Jr
LUNATIC ASYLUM.
James Cummings esq., of the assistants in the Lu-
nato Asylum. Buckwels Island, is the gentleman spoken
Of in the following letter:
This is only of than four thousand cases OF
rheumatism that Dr. Townsends sarsaparia has cured
c and chronic weekly eradicatcd
by its extraordinary virtues:
BLAcKwELLs ISLAND Sept a. lS47
D TowN,xp Dear Sir terribly nine
considerable Of the time could not eat sleep or
%osn have ussd four bodies
hnye thousand dollars worth Of good
80 entirely relieved You liberty
% this for the benefit Of the afflicted. - ....x
Yours, respectfully, JAMES CoSlMiNuS
COULD NOT WALK.
tho hestr
,dy female complaints, there is disputing Thou
sands and thousands of weak and debated females that
Frustrated by those diseases to which females are
subject were soon in the enjoyment of robust health.
New York Sept %, ls47
Sir My wife has for the last been very
greatly of health being reduced by
ey complaints females liable to- She got SO bad at
entirely unable walk and helpless
child She commenced using saIsapara and she
began regain complaints left her. and after
taking bottles she restored Being singular have
Thought might do good to publish it, She used OF rene
dies that did her good previously Yours respectfully
JOHN MULLEN, 81 Norfolk street
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NEW DAILY EXPRESS LINE.
,z,.s -. - G1El 9slaa

Through by Mall Train from Washington Via Alex
amiria, to fredericksburg, Richmond, and Peters
burg, Virginia.
The undersigned having made the necessary arrange
ments with the Steamboat and Railroad Companies be
the above named places are nov prepared under
the name and style of ROGERS, DARRACOTT ~ AL
LEN to receive every description of light goods, and for
ward the same Gas above stately on reasonable terms
We trust by giving personal attention to the bust
ness to meee with encouragement and friends
that nothing shall be wanting part uiforl salts
faction.
All light articles, such parcels and packages, which
may be consigned will be delivered Of
carriage and merchandise other articles which nay
too heavy the mail train, will have patcu
by the freight train.
j. w ROGERS, Master Steamer Powhataa,
b. F. DARRACOTT, Train captain. X. f. Il p II. r
WILLIAM II. ALLEN, Depot agent,
Richmond Va, MAY l, IS47, MAY l-du
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Corner Of Grand and Lydius streets.


This Extract of Sarsapara has been expressly pre-
pared in reference to female complaints No female, who
riod-.t turn Of e"shoufd neglect take it, ii is
certain preventive for of the numerous and horrible
diseases to which females subject this time of life
This period may be delayed several years by using this
medicine Nor is it less valuable for those who are APP
preaching womanhood it is calculated to assist nature
by quckenng the blood and invgoating the systca In
deed, this medicine is invaluable all the diseases to
which subject rHfl
1t braces the whole system, renews permanently nat
ual energies-by removing the impurities of the boyno
far stimulating the system to produce subsequent
relaxation, which tho of medicines taken io
female weakness and disease
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A UGUsTUs FISCHER, Attorney and Counsellor al
"A Law, Austn Travis county, Texas, will attend faith
fully and promptly any business connected with his pro-
ession in this city, and the adjoining counties He will
also attend any business in the land office, such pro-
curing patents perfectng titles, &c Letters be paid
procure attention.
REFERENCES
Hon, ]. p. Henderson, San Augustn
Hon. Ebenezer Allen, Austin.
Hon. Memucan Hunt, Galveston
j. ID. Groesbeck Houston.
Dolhonde " Groesbeck, New Orleans Jan. IL
III. f. JACKSON, ii. CRANSTON,
Late of the Aston House. OF Pavilion, Rockaway
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ID EMOvAL.-JOHN FOY respectfully announces to
IL members OF Congress and strangers visiting the
opois his heretofore kept in the basement OF
the Capitol, removed outside of the building, the
white house the south gate of the CAPITOL where his
old and all new will find the viands lesh
fowls &c. and his former establishment found degen
Grated
The house will be opened Wednesday morning next
when he will be glad to the smiling coLnenances Of
all his friends.
fan
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TUCKER & DANIEL.

Successors to Tucker q SOn) Merchant 1al0s,
ID EGG leave call the of members of Congress
ID strangers, and their customers generally, genera
and carefully selected assortment of spring and summer
goods which they have Just opened their establishment
three doors of Browns Hotel.
They will name as part superior cashmere, CLOTH cash
meres, drap d'ete, and other materials, for coats
Single miled cassmees linen drills, duck &C. for pants
Light silks, cashmeres, and marseiles, for vests
Also understands, drawers gloves, cravats &C. suitable
the
They propose to furnish articles of clothing cheap
the articles could be bought this any
other ADr WA