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CUrTA PERCHA.-Ths article in its natural state, is
NJ found applicable great variety of purposes for
which leather lndiambber, glass, hemp, cotton and most
of the brous substances have hitherto been appled and
is found to make better flexible substance for many pur
poses than vulcanzed rubber The advertiser having
been long engaged testing It's properties
and uses has obtained supply Of the raw MATERIAL and
made permanent arrangements to import IN ITS unanu
fciured for sale The scentc and curious, who de-
the article for experiment, will be supplied upon APP
pcaon the subscriber who has this the only
lot for sale i'm the United States Having been the first
Introduce the manufactured article 10 the American public
the subscriber has made greater variety applications
OF than is to be found at other establishment Among
the goods on hand, and for sale in quantities suit
shoes dressing bands flat and round cloth and Sheet
for picture frames, book binding, wallets portfolio
ngs for BEDS cushions, billiard tables, soles and taps
Tor boots and shoes or these, large supply
ready Orders from any part OF the country, enclosing
applying the bottoms of boots and shoes Cloth table
piano, and stand Floor cloth, flexible tubes
geons spnts, ebuckets, mailbags waterbags portan-
eaus satchels, &c Harness and all the appurtenances
used horses equipment Lining for ladies' hats,
substitute oiled silk in ladies' dresses obacco wallets
NC, &c.
substitute for patent leather, applicable all the pur
poses Tor which the glazed goods used, is being
pared after method discovered by the advertiser.
No patents have been granted under the United States
to the present me and none be- whereby the public
cha, as our laws do not allow patents for monopoly OF
natural products for applications involving novelty
IN the process, and the ordinary of making India
rubber is found just adapted Gua Pecha Every
Gle which is made Of India rubber will be furnished
order from Gna Percha, which is really and properly
species of rubber, by HORACE II. DAY,
Manufacturer OF India~rubber and Gutta Percha
70 Cortandt street, New York
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baltimore Female Seminary,

ADDsoN b. ATKINS, NJ. A., PRNopaL.
THE summer term OF this institution will commence
i Monday, the LIT of May The number of pupils is linn
tied to srtywo There elk vacancies The build
ing large and commodious and the school arrangements
OF character which fail give decided
faction Great attention paid the and comforts
OF the boarding pupils so that their stay in the seminary
may be pleasing, wei as profitable The most compe-
tent teachers employed in all various departments.
The principal would particularly refer 10 The following
gentlemen, some OF whom have daughters in the nstu-
ton
Right Rev Alonzo Potter, d. d. LII D., Bishop OF Perm
w. Green, D. D., Baltimore Robert A. Dobbin, esq Bal
tinore; Andrew Coyie, esq, Washington, d. O.; N. ID,
Coleman, esq, Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Circulars containing terms OF study, and lete
from the Rev DR. Potter Rev Dr. Johns Robert Dobbn,
esq, and other patrons, be obtained on application TO
any the above gentlemen by addressing the principal
April 4-2awlm
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Il. l.. Fogg late of The Fountain Hotel, Baltimore
TAKES pleasure in announcing TO his old friends and
the travelling public generally, that he has taken the
above named and wei-known sand formerly kept by Col
Werden which he has thoroughly repaired and newly fit
ted department. equal to any similar establish
men in the west and in manner that will conduce the
comfort and convenience of all who favor him with
call
Those travelling by way of the will all times find
omnibus in waiting convey them and from the de-
pot CHARGE. ..-
la conclusions would the public that effort
will be spared TO render all who stop with him comfortable
and happy and hopes in return to receive liberal share OF
the public patronage.
AuriI2
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Feb 7-if2aW

ICE CREAM.--M IL G. PAINTER would respectfully
call the attention of residents in Washington the SUI
peror quality OF their ice
Having dairy OF fifty cows, provided for in the best
manner, they will INSURE nj Zines, article of the
kind, and endeavor please the of the
iastdious richness and fla
Orders sent to their depot, Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween 18th and 18th streets, will meet with attention,
and the will be deverc to address any specified
time.
For family in plain vessels, per gallon, So SO; in
monlds, x3.
Mar 22-eod3mo*
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A CARD.-A lady, DESTROYS of visiting Europe, where
"A she has connexions, presents herself TO some especta
BILE family going out and would cheeruy perform the part OF
friend companon governess assistant invalid,
having the experience OF years. and possessing advantages
arising of the varied and cheqnered scenes oil HE,
through which have combined to place her
She solic further compensation than the protection OF
those whom she may accompany UnexcePtonable refer
ences given. Inquire at this Office
Aprn2
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hide The be.f sp Rlsely and have the wrttsn signature
Of s. r. TOWNSEND - ~ ~ A4 l!AllL
Principal office l26 Fulton street, Sun Building, New
York Redding Co., State street. Boston Dyo Sons,
1z NRdih Second s,ee' CIR p fGee De
Charleston Wright & Co, l5l Charities street New Or
a93 corner of Market and Broad streets Newark New
sey and by the principal druggists and merchants
rally throughout the United States, West Indies and the
Canadas.
Agent for Washington, CHARLES SToTT; Aexan.
dra, HENRY COOK; Georgetown, X. 5 T. ClSSEL.
Ian
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NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE.

NEW BOOT AND SHOE HTORE.
. OOO PAIRS OF BOOTS AND SHOES just arrived
C,OUU from Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Bal
lore purchased with cash, and now opened and ready
sale store, Pennsylvania avenue, No. TO- be-
tween 7th and Sth streets, opposite Centre Market
Our stock consists as tolowsi
500 pairs morocco and kid slips so cents to 81 Is
300 do buskins and ties, 81 cents to 81 II
800 do morocco and leather walking
shoes rs cents to ST. 25
800 do misses CATERS, slips, and walk
ing shoes, 5O cents to VI 70
500 do chidren's do do 81 cents 10
400 do mems boots and shoes, 81 to ~ 00
500 do bows boots and shoes, 80 cents 81 rs
800 do ladies' slips and ties, at 10 cts worth 81
We invite friends and the public give call,
determined if selling at the lowest prices and keep
excellent of shoes will hbe raj
patronage, we will have it.
March N-2aw3w MAGRUDER ~ co
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ST. JOHNS INSTITUTE,
Mount .Hbnn, Gsorxeto,cn Hefgits, ID. u

The BIsHoP THE DIOCESE, Viser.
The Rev ANTHONY Ten BRoEcg, A. M, Rector n
THIS Institution is very pleasantly situated, ana N Of
Il inarkaby healthy position. 1t commands ,.n.c
Washington, Georgetown, Alexandria, and the fo'o'n'
river Tor several niles. - sr
Applications for information respecting terms Nc PSI
the adj ssion of pupils may be made TO Rector-f
Office address, ST. Johns Institute, near George,ow5
Mar Il-2awZm
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INNE and Rare Old Palntirxs.-A catalogue embracing
many choice pictures Of the old and modern GERMAN,
DUTCH FLEMISH, ITALIAN and FRENCH SCHOOLS has been
placed hands, sale, by gentleman recently from
Europe, who selected the greater part them for his
gallery but wishing 70 realize money for the purpose
Many Of those paintngs from the best old and modern
masters Of mer and well worthy the attention of per-
sons purchasing pictures
TYNDALE a. MITCHELL,
g. 2l9 Chestnut street. Philadelphia
March s-d8mif
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TUCKER a. ADDISON, General Agents, Office on 9Th
street tColenans Bulldngs) four doors north of Penn
Beverley Tucker and John L. Addison have associated
themselves FOR the purpose of prosecuting claims all kinds
government '-'''-i7l -
Az communications (post paid) addressed TO the above
shall receive prompt attention. Reference is made TO the
following gentlemen; aIt
Hon Geo Nj. Dallas, Vice President Of the United States
Hon John Mclean, 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, ID. O.
Jno e. Addison, attorney -alaw, will continue give
personal attention business before the several OF
the District OF Columbia, and the adjoining
Maryland and Virginia. July bly,
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signature the only safeguard against
i counterfeits-The public attention is invited and par
culay referred the advertisement setting forth the new
style of labelling and the putting up OF Dr. eckwits anti
dyspeptc and dinner pills Also to that OF Dr. Dy otis APP
proved anti-bous pills. both of which, 1t may be SEEM
from being countcreited, by the only sale
guard depended uponhe WRITTEN SIGNATURES OF the
propretors on the label of each box OF pills
XII others which may be offered sale by unprnciped
persons are surely base countecits, and Will be rejected
as such The pills in the hands OF persons who
sed the genuine have all been exchanged for such
as have the written signature OF the proprietor
The sole agency the sale of Beckwths anti
and Dvotts pills. is vested in the hands OF T.
w Dyot ~ Sons, the Columbian College, No l32 North
second street, Philadelphia who will execute any orders
for the . -.
Druggists and all wholesale dealers who wish to be fur
nished with the genuine pills, will bes Implied on the most
iber,l terms by applying as above. May 2l--tf
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MARBLE Paving Tiles, new article, suitable for
fl side and garden walks yards, halls, porcos spring
houses &c. featured Bolton Mill Cathedral street,
Baltimore. These tiles prepared by machinery ready
for laying they than double the thickness OF la-
tiles and square the edges they can be laid in
sand with the facility bricks, and make beauti-
fu and permanent pavement Haii-ties 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 be at the
Patent Office. Address
THOS. SYMINGTON,
Nav 2-2aw2m Baltimore.
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ITO House builders and Carpenters.-I fully pre-
pared to cover buildings with the best quality lead
ed tin the roof perfectly dry and blow OFT
Always hand best quality loaded tin for roofing
also other together good and large assert
of building materials and all other kinds
which shall sell very low for cash.
See my prices before you buy.
May l3-3teod c. WOODWARD
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~ merchant tailor, three doors west OF Browns hotel
Pennsy vania avenue has Just opened lot of very beau
uful read ymade goods To suit the season Among thea
may be fonnd almost every description OF garment la the
newest and best styles, at very reasonable prices.
Also, large assortment of the latest styles fancy goods
viz cravas scarts Stocks gloves best Kid all coors do
silk. linen, &c, with shirts of vsrous kinds and qua
with many other articles necessary and useful Tor gent
Measures taken and suits made order in the best silvia
at short notice One price only. Terms cash
March 23-3tawImif
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Burlington College.

A RAGO'S Lectures Astronomy.-Lecu Of q
"A popular kind delivered the citizens OF Paris at the
Royal Observatory, by M. Aago Astronomer Royal and
Member of the Institute of France. Translated by N
Lardner. Cheap edition, with many engavings. rs cents
Views of Astronomy by Nichol Professor of Astronomy
in the rsy 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 to-
city OF New York by Professor o. M. Mitchell, OF the GIN
cinnat Observatory. % cents.
Introduction The Study of Natural History, by Proi
Agassiz; being his lectures delivered in New York; WIN
loo outline cngavings OF the chalk dra wings tue black
board with which the Professor illustrated his lectures
May7 F. TAYLOR
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Total of volumes oigested 649
or majority These reports dgests have hitherto
been made and of many OF the others the diges are old
and inpereS, and the expense OF the digest
Of the United Sisss Court Reports and that of several
the Individual States s rs CHI than the
described digest OF ali United States Court Reports and
all Reports that lawyer viii find cheaper
to buy the WHOLE than to buy only those oil the United
States Courts and his SRte.
March lA-2cp.Ew6u
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I1>OR SALE OR RENT.-Two houses 9Th, between
T. and M north large two-story brick,
with cellar and back buildings pump OF excellent
in the yard, and large side lot attached the other
Frame two stories high, with back building, containing
eight rooms. For terms, applyto Z. JONES. +
MAY l9--tf Until
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u EMOvAL.-JOHN FOY respectfully announces to
IL members OF Congress and strangers visiting me me-
tronos that his rooms kept in the basement OF
the Capitol are removed outside o. the building TO the
white house near south gate of the Capitol where his
d and all new customers will find the viands, fesh
fowls &C. and his former establishment not found degen
Grated. ~,
when he will be glad to the smiling counenances Of
all his friends.
Inn
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i ECTUREs upon Natural History, Geology, Chem
IL isy, Steam, Ne, by Timothy Flint vol l0S pages
iull bound in leather. Price 80 cents.
Goods Book of Nature-the full copy, in vol Svo; full
bound in leather. Price 81
For sale, "a few copies ony0 to close consignment by
March +. TAYLOR.
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LAND FOR SALE.

TINE subscriber has several hundred acres oil ahu
Il county of Washington, which he will dispose " " III
sonabe terms, and in quantities 10 suit pufcnasel
lies between the Washington and Rock v'ie
and kock Creek and upon both sides OF the finey here
road. Much OF this land is heavily tlmbered, any css
are many beautiful sites for houses 1t also eulp mil
valuable waterfall upon Rock Creek, suitable To- nd OIL
or for factory Apply to the subscriber near o'e
an mp "a Sepe1ys esq IN aBNER C. PIERCE
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Esss FOR RENT, commodous dwclng-house on
fgia Pennsylvania avenue, in the row known the
kk9 " Sir Buildings" This house has been thoroughly
epaired from cellar to garret-Prce $3.50 per year
Enquire the Union Office
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Mrs. =. PARKER Will oren tomorrow morning.
Nl handsome OF French feathers few
handsome black lace ves flowers, ribends &c
s. PARKER, .tA
Fancy and Perfnmery Store between and 9th Streets
Pennsylvania avenue. Dec
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COULD NOT WALK.
TO THE LADIES.
D lat EEh4ALE MEDICINE

GREAT FEMALE MEDICINE.
DR. Townsends Sarsaparisa is a sovereign and speedy
cure for incpen consumption and tor the general pros
taton U the system no matter whether the result OF nhe
rent cause produced by iresnarty illness, or
accident. !.
Nothing can be surprising than it5 nvigoratg Ell
fects the human Frame Persons, all weaness anc las
stude, from taking it. at become robust ana uli OF en-
crgy under its influence 1t Immediately couneracts the
of the female rae, which is the great cause
OF barrenness. .tea.
1t will expected of in Of so delicate ma
ture TO exhibit certificates of perfoned but we can
ported to US: M .!s.. .,-
general debility and suffering Continually by pain ana with other
having where your edclne mas Ell
great and also hearing LOT scn
have described obtained bottle Of your Extra. "
ra follow directions In shor period
removed her complaints and restored her TO health Being
for the benefit received take an mus
NJ D. MOORE,
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r1NHE Seminary for young Ladies', lately advertised
by Miss Carroll, will be opened on the second Monday
in May next in the large and commodious building near
the residence of Dr. Lindsey, and occupied by Ms
Reed, on G, between ~ 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 b
Rev. Mr. Bannn,yne, Rev. Mr.. Berry, Col. Andrews
April 26 1913
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TUCKER 4 DANIEL,

(Spccessors to Tucker & Son. Merchant Iailors,
ID EGG leave call the attention OF members of Congress
I'D strangers, and their customers generally, to general
and carefully selected assortment OF spring and summer
goods which they have opened at their establishment
three doors of Browns Hotel
They will name, part, superior cashmere, cloth, cash
merets, drap d'ee, and other materials, for coats
Single mled cassmeres, linen drills, duck &c Tor pants
Light silks, cashmeres, and marsees, for vests
Also understands, drawers, gloves cravats Nc, suitable
the
They propose furnish articles of clothing cheap
the articles could be bought in this any
other city. a pril 4--3taW3w
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CtPANISH ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS de la Conversation
- Francois ct Espagnol par d L. de Ochoa
Nueva Guida de Conversaciones Modernas Frances
Espano, por Pardal
Collection de Cuentos Fabulas Descrpcones Anecdotas
Dalogos Selecos, de Comedias Espanoas dedcada Ia
uventud EspaIola, por Don Pablo de Xerica
Fabulas en- verso Casteano para ell del Real Semina
rio Vascongado, por Don +. M. Samaniego
Fabulas Literarias de Yriarte
Cartas Marruecas por ell Corone Don Jose de Cadalso
Vidas de Espaloes Celebres por Quintana
Guide Spanish and English Conversation, by Del Mar
London
Duef's Nature Displayed, in her mode of teaching Lam
guage Man, volumes, London
Also, variety OF Spanish and English Grammars Die
tonares Phrase and Conversation Books Books of simple
also small collection of the most esteemed Spanish His
toans Poets Dramatists, Novelsts &c all OF which
imported direct from London and Paris by f. TAYLOR,
whoha also on hand all books of Spanish nuc-
ton that have been published in the United States.
Nav
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chasers are invited CALL great inducements will be
offered in the following articles, viz'
In dress goods.
Silk tissues, of entirely new styles
Pain plaid striped, and figured grenadines, great
riety, and very beautiful
Painted twisted silks, an entirely new article, 10 Wfch
invite especial attention
Real Hermann silks, in great variety
Plain, pink, and blue bereSes, measuring full two yards
wide
Small checked silks, plain gace silks
Real French lawns and muslns
Printed jaconets, new styles, &c
In mourning dress goods, zoe name
Iupins finest bombasins, superiine alpaca lustres
Mousselines de laine
Plain, plaid, and striped black bereges
Black and white, and lead and black bereges
Plain black twisted silks
Black plaid, striped, and plain silk tissues
Black lawns glnghams, prints, NC
In sha,ts, &c, ue name ~
Embroidered Canton Grape shaws from TO oG dollars
among which some very rich and decidedly cheap
Real black lace shawls, very rich
Black lace capes, real thread lace capes
French worked capes and collars
Lace chemisets with cuffs to match
Richly embroidered hendkerchiets, real netmits
Bao's kid gloves, every shade
White embroidered silk hose, plain and ribbed do.
Parasolets linencambric hdkfs
Clear lawn hdkis, with wide borders
Ladies' and childrcn's hosiery, OF every description
Do do French morocco belts
Thread aces and edgngs
Swiss and cambria edgings and inserngs, &c.
Together with other desirable aItlces-al oil
which we are enabled offer prices much lower than
usual in consequence OF their having been purchased
the of the business in the northern cities
Also Just received from New York, IS very select straw
bonnets of the latest styles 80 $500 -
ay2-2w f. H. HOOE co
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NEW DAILY EXPRESS LINZ

NEW DAILY EXPkksS LINZ.
rssIc nY qSsiasas
Through by Mail Train from Washington, via Alex
nndria, O FredericksburB, Richmond, ana Peters
burg, Virginia.
The undersigned having made the necessary arrange
ments with the Steamboat and Railroad Companies be-
tween the named places, now prepared under
the name and style of ROGERS, DARRACOII a. AL
LEN to receive every description of light goods and Tor
ward the same Gas above stately on reasonable terms
We trust by giving personal attention to the bust
ness to NEE. with encouragement and assure our trends
that nothing shall be wanting on our part to AFFORD salts
faction. 49,,
All light articles, such as parcels and packages, when
NAV be consigned care, Will be delivered rec OF
carriage and merchandise other articles which nay be
too heavy for mail train, will have pacu ar care
by the freight train - -
j w. ROGERS, Master Steamer Powhatan, -
b. F. DARRACOTT, Train captain r. f. " T. IL. Il
WILLIAM II. ALLEN, Depot agent,
Richmond Va. May l, 1877, May I--du
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THIS instrument, which has relieved many thousands
l. of breasts pulmonary, and spinal weaknesses and
distortion, also Of constipation, piles and particularly oil
female weakness the symptoms which SO well KNOWN
be had OF Mrs BALDWIN, the of Mr.. Peter
Brenne tailor doors below Al street, the north side
of Pennsylvania gentleman in attendance on
genlemen Orders for instruments from distance to e
forwarded to DR.. Banning, 437A Broadway, New York
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WASHINGTON ID. u,
DRACTISES in the Supreme Court of the United States
and in the several of the District OF Columbia,
and prosccues all OF claims against the United
States either before Congress the different departments
| of the government
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PATENT OFFICE, May 2, lS4S.
ON the petition OF sprague barber, OF New York

PATENT OFFICE, May z, 1913.
DN the petition OF Sprngue Barber, OF New York,
~ praying for the extension of patent granted TO said
Sprague Barker for improvement in the steam en-
glne from the expiration of said patent,
which takes place on the l4th day of June, 1875
1t is ordered that the said petition be heard at the Patent
Office the I'd Monday of June, IL O'Clock, m; and
all notified appear and show if any
they have, why said petition ought not TO be granted
and National Demokat Washington; Pennsylvania,
Philadelphia Post, Pittsburg True Sun and Sun, New
York Post, Boston Gazette and Republican, Portsmouth;
week for three successive weeks previous the I'd
Monday in June next
EDMUND BURKE,
Commissioner OF Patents
P s. Editors of the above papers will please copy, and
send their bills the Patent Office with paper
ing this notice.