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NEW DAILY EXPRESS LINE.
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Through by Mall Train from Washington via AleI-
andrla, to Fredericksbur8, Richmond, and Peters
burg Virginia. 'r
The undersigned having made the necessary arrange
menis the Steamboat and Railroad Companies be-
the above named places are now prepared under
the name and style of ROGERS, DARRACOTT " AL
LEN every description of light goods, and for
ward the Gas above stately reasonable terms
We trust by giving our personal attention to the bus-
that nothing shall be wanting part to afford salts
faction.
All light articles such parcels and packages which
may be consigned care will be delivered Tee oil
carriage and merchandise other articles, which aay be
heavy for the mail tran will have particu care
by the freight train.
j. w. ROGERS, Master Steamer Powhataa,
b. F. DARRACOTT, Train captain h. F. " P. X. X
WILLIAM H. ALLEN, Depot agent
Richmond, Va May |, 1871, May l-du
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DLACIk and White Snii thinR.-The subscriber contn-
ID ues at his old stand street, between 10th and llh
Streets and white smith business in all its various
branches lie hopes his long experience in the business
will be sufficient guaranty that all orders received In his
line will be faithfully and promptly attended to-
Fancy balcony and hand-rang ornamental lamp posts
and railing for funeral Sites made to order.
Iron pumps and pipes furnished for wafer gas any
other purpose, and laid down in the very best
Iron pumps repaired at the shortest notice.
All orders from the surrounding country, both OF Mary land
and Virginia, will be punctually attended to-
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rvA1LIIT,s Iaro OF Napoleon, 3 vols, 1854

III Memoirs of Reign and Court OF George H. by LORI
Hervey edited by Croker, 2 vols
Poems-by Currcr Bell Ellis Bell, and Acton Bell, au-
thors of Jane Eyre, nc, vol. .
Gowrie or the Kings Plot by G.. P r. James Price rs
cents.
The Battle of Buena Vista, with the operations OF the
Army of Occupation for month"; by Capt Carleton, Isl
drag oons, in VOL maps 80 cents.
Mrs Sgouney's Select Poems, vol, l5f5, with iiusta
tons. ~
August IL F. TAYLOR.
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A WHlM, and Its consequences; novel by g. +. NJ
"A James Is cents = . - 81 ID - lu d.
liowre or the Kings Plot; by q p R. James IS cents
Vanity Fair; by Thackeray -trst and second parts
Edward Vernon, u Story by Z. V. Childe. Volume
story OF the asular War by Gen. Vane, Maeqais OF
Londonderry Complete in volume. 70 l. ~. J.
Webster Diplomatic and Official Papers while Secreta
Wheeler biography of Congress. ] volume. :.
The Eng shmans Greek Concordance of the New Tesla
rnent. / Volume.
This day received by - -,
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LNoR nENT : The two upper rooms in Washington Hall,
at The corner OF 9th street and Pennsylvabia avenue
these rooms being neatly finished, aud siated In de-
,ibe part cle CITY, table for public exhibitions,
societies, Nc Either Of them win be rented by ths night
week, mouth, OF year. nt very low Pliss.on be
made tn ROBT KEYWDRTH,
July I0--wu Penn av, between 9Th and 10th SITS,
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StOPHISMS of the Protective Policy, ny r;
- volume; translated from the French; ediea oy Doc'o
francis Lieber. -. .t! g. -, D.;
Index Subjects treated in the Reviews ana oel er'
o1icaIs TO which no indexes have been PuDshcu arranged
alphabetically com plete in one volume: -,
don volume 49, u
The Planetary and Stellar Worlds popular exposition
o The great and theories oil modern astronomy
hv N N Mitchell of the Cincinnati Observatory vol
'Tabies Of Lognrithms of Numbers, and OF Lines and
for every seconds OF the Quadrant, by Profess
,or isoomis of the New York University volume.
THIS day received. F. TAYLOR.
August 3, ISlS ....r
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Army and Navy, md persons visiting
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THE UNDERSIGNED would call the attention OF Off
i of the amy and navy, and all persons who have
occasion any of the sicky climates, to his VtG
TABLE BlTTERS, which have proved so highly bench
cai many where they used by our volunteers
n the late campaigns in Mexico. Those who used them
that they entirely escap I'd the levers ana othe aus
which many OF their com panons were suoeced
and they returned their homes IN perfect health
This medicine also been used in many OF the sicky
portions of the South for several years. and gained repu
taon among the people account OF lis great preventive
and curative powers unexcelied by any other medicine
ever brought before the public Ga ship board, in the
camp it wond be found most invaluable, as 1t can be ap
Piled in so many different ways, with almost universal sue
cess in many different OF disease For Instance
when person is severely wounded, by applying the bit
ters, wound will be healed IN short ne and re-
e from pain almost Instantly effected Or If fever attacks
them, malignant in its character, by partaking
freely of the beTs, they will find almost immediate relief
and by continuing the moderate OF them for few days.
a return of disease will be erfecuaiy prevented.
Full directions Gin English and Germany accompany each
bottle of this medlcne Price, SO per dozen.
All orders from distance carefully put up and forwarded
Immediately. Persons wishing make trial OF the 3itei
will please address the subscriber sole proprietor ana man
niacturer No 80 Baltimore street, near the Centfe
sign of the Fountain of HEALTH Baltimore, Ma nv
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.ngaTI.N. 4 U.RIaHT, .a.cssoners.

TINE subscribers, having Obtained license as auction
GERS have taken the house Seventh street, door
norh of Penns yvana avenue lately occupied by Mr. Da
vd and, having fifteen years experiences as sales
men offer their services dispose of real and personal
properly of every description in Washington and George
town. and will for auction OF private sale all Kinds
Of new and secondhand furniture drygoods books sta
ionery watches. jewelry, &c They will give particular
attention to sales private dwellings, Also to
,rphans court and sales and pledge themselves
" - JOHN MARTIN,
EDWARD s. WRIGHT,
A,o o6eoIm 7th street, near Penn. avenue.
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VUAT RECEIVED, and for sale low
j very superior lot of genuine Smithied cured hams,
Of NV own selection and which recommend in the
highest terms. - -,
Also barrel OF Chas Harrss superior wine biscuits
cask of prime white brandy, suitable for preserves
choice selection of old brandies wines, gins, and whs
KEYS of a very superior quality
and brown together with large addition to my stock OF
groceries, including all leading ARTICLES usually kept in
store. For sale by JOHN J. JOYCE,
corner of and 18th streets
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MISS M. g. TAYLOR's scho1a, In street, bsswssn
WI 3D. and Al streets, win reopen Monday, september
when she Will be happy again 10 receive ner 1HtI p.,
is, with any others committed to her care. ING "s Si
eng ish Branches ogethet with Latin, French muse, Snu
rew my, win be taught and her pupils receive nel ,a
ul and personal attention, both in studies Ano
The terms OF tuition viii vary each department accou
ing the age and atianinents OF the puPii. . h.r
References and all further Htonnauon WIN I9ka, H..
school will be supplied her residence vas AooNo' ny
prospectus personal interview
Aug. 25-co2w
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The loaded and fired the muske "a times sue
inmates
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THIS instrument, which has relieved many thousands
of breasts pulmonary and spinal weaknesses and
dsortlou also of constipation piles and particularly
female weakness, the symptoms which well known
be had OF Mrs. BALDWIN, the of Mr. Peter
Benner tailor, doors below Al street. the north side
OF Pennsylvania avenue. gentleman in attendance
gentlemen. Orders for instruments from a distance Ie
forwarded to DIR. Banning, ASA Broadway, New York.
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From Professor Goddard, of PHILADELPHIA

From Professor Goddard, of Philadelphia.
have examined DIR. Bannngs instrument for the relie
Of weakness requiring support, and have made practical
experiment of the same, astonshed the results
have also listened his views of its applicability to an
extended class OF diseases and think them be highly inn
rous consideration of the medical profession.
PAUL b. GODDARD, M. D.
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From Professor Mott of Neu York, and Others.
The undersigned have examined DR.. Banning's novel
the mechanical pathology of many affections OF
the vscea and believe them be highly interesting and
worthy the serious attention Of the medical profession
Valentine Mott, Stephen Brown,
Stephen R. Kirby, Alex. B. Whiting,
J. kearney Rodgers, II. Mclean.
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June l-3tawtlstJ uly S2awtISept
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The Philosophy o Life Health,
o e Saaa s Of say
that renarkabie production
of the brain is Of an electric nature a modification of thai
surprising agent of whose general scope in this great ys
,ion. The brain of newy-kled animal being taken out
and replaced by substance which produces electric ac
ed by the death Of the animal. resumed; showing the
absolute identity of the brain with the salvanc battery
10 ao be- this Tie of the ANIMAL on reoevin
the galvanic current produces the same at all events
pe The commissions general often TO impress the
spectator with belief that the animal has been restored
the power Of sensations and that life is terminating the
breathess frame The eyes open and shut in their sockets
as if eendowed with ysion the nosrs Nitrate, as in the
act Of smelling the movements of nas,ioation initiated
by the Jaws, and the whole muscles OF the frame
dowed with action and energy less powerful than
with the mere exhibition OF their phenomena |,
possesses influence no less powerful over the functions
whc4 our vital existence depend The experimenp Of
Mr.. Brougcn and others narrated in the twenty
illustrative Of tits, Several rabbits were fed with par
sey, and in of them the nerves proceeding to the
Of aavanisn, the food prefecty digested
twas in those animals in which the nerves had not been
divided hence derived the grand conclusion that
all Functions are performed bya porer snr to thai Of
galranism.
II the above be true, and 10 clearly demon
rated the assertion cannot be marveed at when we state
the wondous efficacy of galvanism in vast number Of
tie's Galranlc Belts, Bracelets. Rings SC is rapidly in
creasing in favor Il may stated With confidence, that
in all diseases, such paralysis fits, headache,
bronchitis, tic Iooreux, dyspepsia, spinal and hip
pan general debility, and all similar diseases, their
is attended with positive and permanent suocess Explain
aioy pamphlets and testimonials of the highest cfarac
may be had gratis, application to the agent.
CAUTION
The great celebrity and of Dr. CIlRISTlES gal
vanic articles has caused them to be counteeted by
prnciped persons TO guard tho public against decor
lion, there Is but ONE AUTHORIZED AGENT appointed
city town, from whom alone the genuine articles
can be obtained All sold elsewhere spurious and
worthless No pedars travelling agents will onany ac
count be employed.
All applications requesting further information, regard
ing business with Dr. Christie, should be addressed 70
ID. @. MOORHEAD, Agent-C General for the u s,
No 1872 Broadway, New York
Only agent in Washington, ID. c.,
M. II, STEVENS, No l, Browns Hotel
Jan q. --ThSNMif
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The following extracts are taken from leading article
wncn appears IN me Couvsr fronec paper publish
as they do from disnteested source and entertained
BY the mass OF the foreign residents the Mexican capt.
tai, possess peculiar interest at this time: ~
The newspapers of the Mexican government, and like
donabie-now dhonorableo of Depicting since the
commencement, Of the war, the North Americas army q
handful Of eorardy handiti, sqaad If ni.sra6 advs~-
trsrs whom few aneers could easily put nght Afer
gyshhed. What happenedi Why. This .sssd mi. hs.d
mi sk has conquered in their flight and demolished the
three most splendid armies possessed by Mexico The
the mightest generalso Of the age and the finest
in The unvsrsefwe to believe dozen Of those
who fools or blind. Ifl Fsftt
But is the Mexican nation responsibilities il accountable
world viii be deceived with regard to these sopendons
events. glance the composition 81 each army will
correct its Judgment it were possible Tor II to DC erone
We firmly believe that the Mexican soldier is individual
" equal the North American soldier; but an essential,
capital condition has been and is always wanting to hes
collections OF poor needy devils, who are mnihed upIH
switches, with huge and unweldy gun upon their shou
ders. What is wanting to them is good commanders o,
not take to flight al first fire from The enemy; in hne.
Know how to manunvre an army to calculate its move
ments, their troops. inspire them with srtor, wiz,
Since the month Of May. 1886 the time when hos,e,
broke the occupation OF the capital these absolutely
nds pensabe conditions have not been often found in the
The Hme,can soldier fan of ardent courage matches
title, with The soldier who conprehends all the dignity OF
the we o Of ne ~ the ns ss
which wond otherwise be individually destroyed /. the
corps excellent officers the head OF these asseinbages
armed those old generals, faseeing, brave, skilf
tactcians wise admnisrat9 profound ppsi.icans VINO
fsy BY ass
discontinue, or they will die in the attempt Nh iaa
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Concord Academy.
TIME next session of this institution will commence the
first of February lai8 and terminate the last Of July
following The OF instruction, especially designed
10 prepare for colleges and universities is thor
oueb and extensive comprises the Greek Latin French
Spanish, Italian and English languages mathematics, ii
all ITS various branches natural philosophy chemastry
Divine services regularly performed the Academy
- The price of board (includng washing, bedding ant
ueD and tuition for the session OF SIX months Y Si4o
No student will be received for shorter period than al
For the efficiency of his system of instructions the prnc
pal refers the gentlemen whose names snboincd
and the professors OF the University OF Virginia, nnt
those of William and Mary College; from tho professors
both of which institutions the academic preparation ano
the subsequent collegiate success OF his pupils have
ceved the highest concentrations.
Communications will be directed Concord Academy
Caroline county ya S SdFessea to the PRINCIPAL
LEWIS M. COLEMAN, A. H., Assistant
ALEX. DEMPSTER, A.. M, Assistant
Hon. John Y. MIason,* Secretary of the Navy.
Dr. +. F. Scott Speaker Of the Senate Of Virginia
}H liam lanes a. ss M Mase os' Frederick
Right Rev Nicholas Cobbs, d. b.. Bishop of Alabama.
b. ~ Leigh esq* Richmond.
Thomas ]. Randolph, esq,,s Abemarle
Andrew Hunter esq., Jefferson.
Gen Bernard Poyton,* Richmcnd,
Dr. Irmstead Cook Portsmouth.
Robert G. stanard, esq. Richmond.
COL VIM Armiseada Alabama.
VIM ii. Tayioe, esq.,* Mt. Airy,
Richard Baylor esq., ESSEX.
Clayton Ct. Colenan esq., Louisa.
Rev. Elliot, Estes,* South Carolina.
John Tabb, esq, - Gloucester
James B. Thornton, esq., Memphis, Tenn
VIM II. Roy, esq., Gloucester.
Hon. Robt NJ. I. Hunter Essex.
Hon. Thomas II. Bayly, M. G..
Rev VIM. Friend, Port Royal.
John II. Bryan esq., Gloucester.
Thomas S. Ghoson, esq, = Petersburg.
Col John d. Morris,* Kentucky.
William A. Qnares, esq = Kentucky.
George +. Wilkins, esq., Northampton
Alfred C. Weeks, esq., Louisiana.
Gentlemen who either had who present have
wards members Of the institution
Dec 2l--4wcp
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TO sUBsCRIBERs.

The ONO ~ be entered books unless s
pay mcnt OF the sut'se ription be made adj
Distant sutscers letter. the postag
which viii be pad By aad al rA ~ sasvs s
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PO8TMASTERS Authorized end
ing DAILY subscbexy, wth - snelseed ~ eEM
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scribers with enclosed will entitled copy
edition they farnish subscribers kr. psisl IA s3
90 rss cossarsorAI Rsosrra viz tAsss
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Philadelphia College of Medicine,
FIFTH, SOUTH OF WALNUT STREET.


be commenced on Monday, March 9th, ls48, and be
continued four months, by the following faculty,
JAS. McCLrsrock M. D., General Special, and Surgical
Anatomy.
J. X. BURDEN, M D.. Materia Medica and Therapeutics
ID. p. GARDNER, M. d., Chemistry.
HENRY GBBoNs, NJ D. Theory and Practice Of Medicine
LOUIS H. BEArry, M. d., Obstetrics and Diseases of Wo
and Children.
JAMES McCr.rSrock NJ D., Principles and Practice oil
Surgery.
HENRY GIBBONS, M d., Institutes of Medicine and Medi-
cal Jurisprudence
s. X. McCLINrock, M. D., Demonstrators of Anatomy.
RICHARD BURR, M d., Prosector of Surgery.
Fee for the full course $40 Fee for those who have at
tended two full in other colleges, $40 Macna,
ton, to be paid only. So Graduation $40 Practical
anatomy including recapituatory lectures $40 The dis
secting rooms will be opened on the lst OF March
From arrangements pending there is every reason
hope chairs of Institutes of medicine and
tony will be occupied by distinct professors at an early
period.
For further information inquire OF
JAMES McCLINTOCk, M. d Dean,
No l, North Eleventh street, Philadelphia.
Jan. l--cp3
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anlcntiid Plano rortes.

MIR. FISCHER having made arrangements with the eel
lVl cbrated pianist and unequaed manufacturer, Mr.
Henri Herr OF Paris to be regularly supplied with his be
Instruments takes pleasure in announcing the arrva, o.
one of his grand pianos the Of which IL remarkably
and ich varying in melody from The soit sounds oil
the harp the deep tones of the organ. descripto
merely would do Justice such instrument Itmust
be and heard TO have its great superiority appre-
cated.
Mr. r. has also received from Boston, worry fine rose
wood pano-sevcn octaves, with three pedals, nieiulc
Frame Nc-,ehch he will sell alta very reasonable price,
Apply at Sitioners' Hail. door TO Fuer's Hotel
jan 3--d2w
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A. HI. YOUNG, Merchant Tailor,

Three doors wesf of Brown's Hotel Penn. avenue,
TTEEPS constantly hand a are assortment of superior
n clohing, ready made Czens, Members of Congress,
and gentlemen visiting the city, who may wish purchase
respectfully invited call before they buy. Clothing
also made to order at short notice.
Furnishing goods comprising large assortment Of the
best Quality, for gentemen's wear
One price only. Terms cash.
Dec 3-3tnwlmif III .fa
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In CHANCERY IN SOMERSET COUNTY COURT,
November term, lSl7.

November term, lS47.
John Turner Mary ELLEN Dennis.--rhe object OF
a this suit is procure decree for sale of certain
lands in Somerset county, held by the complainant
in common with the defendant The bill states that
a certain Magcelus Jones and certain Joseph Dennis
seized in fee tenants common of certain lands
Nantcoke Point, in said county, that the said John
Turner has purchased the interest and Of the said
Maceus Jones in said lands that the said Joseph Dennis
hath departed this tie leaving said Mary Ellen Dennis
his only child and heir law; that tho said Mary Ellen
Dennis resides in tho city OF Norfolk IN the State OF Nr-
sna and beyond the jurisdiction OF this court that the
said iilcult incapable Of division; and that
nteres, and advantage OF the complainant and OF
The de endant thni the said lands should be sold l. Is
heeulon addged and ordered hat the complainant, by
causing copy vi ih- or.r he inserted in
aper published in The city OF Washington in each OF
live weeks before the 2oth day January
give notice The said absent defendant OF The object and
substance Of thus bill, and be ana appear this
-6ur, person by SOLICITOR before the "a day
May team next 10 answer the premises and to show
fay she hath, why decree ought not pass prayed
Test, w. T. q, POLK. Clerk
True copy. Tcst, W, I. G.. POLK, Clerk
Dec. 2-lHW6w
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vTyIzIs Morning will bo openqd direct from New
i York, at g. w. phillipsfs Cash store

vTyTaIs Morning Will DO opened, direct from New
i York, at q. w. Phillips's Cash store
New silks, cashmeres, apacas, NC, among which are
10 pieces rich ohangeable brocade silks
y do do do
Is do do Poult de Sole silks
s do plain changeable do
do rich ottoman satins
do Turkey silks
do plaid poplin silks
do white satins very superior
do wide black silks
8 do black and blue black silks
do satin plaid cushneres
10 do plain mode-coored silks
20 do printed silks
s... ~. ALSO
20 Tartan plaid long scarls
10 do very superior do
do half mourning do
Is A Moche square shawls
30 Terkerri do
80 very superior four-iace shn wis
Together with many other goods for adies dresses to
which l invite the attention of purchasers
Oct 2l-iff g. w. PHILLIPS
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DLAHK Account Books.-Iedgcrs, day books, cas,
ID books, blank books Nc, &c Lately received by
ruyor (.ome of them unpacked today) large supply
blank every kind and variety of bindings
the best and finest quality in every respect, well al
other qualities down to the lowest grade of price, for sale
unusually low prices.
Aiso hne letter paper, ruled, 81 80 per wrap
dozen. Bank books Of all kinds and sizes
Jan -
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L. reflections conduct in sociay, by The author Of
Uanons OF Good Rreedns" one small volume Just re-
ce,ved ior sale by F.rIAfLoh.
SUBJECTS. Saiutatlons lntroductions Good Breeding
Fashion, Fashion as from Good Breed
Notes. the Drawing Room, the Dining Room, Society,
Morning Calls, Evening Visits, &c, &c,
Jan g.
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J,vDR SALE OR RENT,-Two houses 9th, between
+ and NJ, north one 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 So Z. JONES,
May l9--tf Init On the premises