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FOR THE LADIES.

FOR THE LADIES.
II CLAGETT IL co. invite the special attention OF the
-. ladies to their and elegant supply of SPRING
GOODS They have in store, ready for inspection and sale
20 pieces rich satin plaid Grenadne silk
200 do Grenadne Bereges
$50 do very cheap, handsome Bercges
3 do rich printed Fouards
90 do rich printed Bereges
10 do plain changeable Grenadine
20 do low-priced plaid silks
30 do mode colored Bereges
~ do do do satin stripes
100 do rich French aconets
80 do Organdic lawns
70 do French chntzes, cheap
With many other desirable goods for dresses
They would particularly invite attention their stock of
silk hosiery, having on hand
100 sozen in rich sandal lace, plain pearl, white with
cotton tops, transparent pearl, &C. Also, silk
half hose in black and white
cartons thread lace capes and berthes
do imitation do do
extra rich embroidered handkerchief
medium do do
70 low-prced do do
cartons plain bordered linen muslin
cases tape bordered, all prices
do childrens, at 81 cents apiece
extra rich black lace shawls
Is assorted qualities do
extra rich long black lace shawls
super rich white Grape shawls
With many other and desirable goods, which will
be shown with great pleasure to all inqurers
March l9-6hf d. CLAGETT & co.
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General Agency ~ w Annln8tOns
TTNHIRTYTHREE years experience as clerk in one OF
Audtor) qualified the subscriber to undertake gen.
agency business the seat OF the federal
the of any business with the public depart
ent, before Congress. An intimate acquaintance with
all OF business in the several departments and bu
eaus knowledge of the laws and the principles estab
sed by decisions the executive departments in relation
almost every subject connected with public accounts and
with which he has become familiar from long
experience the public servce affords him and
facilities which, Perhaps few others possess His attention
acer embracing revolutionary claims against the United
States individual States, whether for lands or money
pensions of all kinds communication Tor hall pay and poun-
ties claims growing out OF contracts with the United
States of titles, and procuring patents Tor
lands of duties, remission OF hnes or orieures
under the other laws the prosecution Of claims
arising Of transactions connected with the Florida or
Mexican claims before any board of commissioners
hereafter be formed the sale purchase of real
and generally to the transaction OF any and every
description of business in which the services OF an agent
may be required. 70 t.
The subscriber extensively known in the city of Wash
ing the civil officers OF the government to many officers
both of the and well as to members OF Con-
gress whom general reference is made The following
gentlemen selected, whom ii necessary particular
reference is requested to wit: 20,
JAMES w. MoCuLLoH First Comptroller ofthe Treasury
ALBION X. PARRIs Second do do.
PETER HAGNER, Third Auditor of the Treasury.
Gen. THOMAS s. JEsUP, Quart Master General U. s. A.
Gen GKoRGK GIBSON, Commssay General OF Subsistence
Gen ROGER JONES, Adiutant General
Gen NATHAN TowsoN, Paymaster General
Col JOSEPH G. TorrEN, Chief OF the Corps OF Engineers
Col JOHN J. ALBERT Chief of Typographical Engineers
RICHARD SMITH, esq, Cashier Metropolis Bank
JAMES THOMPSON, esq Chief Clerk Third Auditors Office
RICHARD BURGESS.
Office l4h street. opposite N E. corner Fulers Hotel
E-lv
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IMPROVED FARM In Fairfax county, Va, for Sal.

IMPROVED FARM In Fairfax county, VA, for Sale.
1t is situated the Falls church, (where there is
SCHOOL, in a good neghborhood, and is about miles
of the cities Of Washington and Alexandria,
good turnpike roads, Except two Wes which are common
road and eight from Georgetown 1t hun
1red and hiryfve acres, fifty OF which are in timber and
for the last five years has been under of improve
high of fertility, with profit the owner. large
part (now in good conditon)is set in grass planted with
choice fruit, much of which is already in bearing The
dwelling and outbuldngs afford ample accommodation for
geneel family large frame barn, with stabling in the
stone basement been recently built the best
There sa milseat the premises, having fall of four
teen So desirable place is seldom in Market
would it be, but for the professional occupations Of the
..r.
The price will be moderate, and the terms accommoda.
CHARLES DE SEEDING,
No IL Todd's Buildings Pennsylvania avenue,
Washington city.
N. B.-Mr John Dulin residing the adjoining farm,
will show the premises those DESTROYS purchase.
Der 7-2awtf
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nATAPsCO FEMALE INSTITUTE, Enioott's Mills

Mayland.-The ensuing term of this institution, amer
a private examination of week. will commence on
Thursday, the 9th of April, without vacation, and con
tnue weeks till the I'd of August after which
there will be vacation OF eight weeks.
The following school year will commence on the 4ti
wednesday in September and continue without vacation
foytour weeks Pupils from the cities from sickiy dis
tlcs and others who may wish to remain in the lnstn-
ton during vacation viii be provided for, that their time
may be pleasantly and prottably employed The rate OF
charge will remain heretofore A few vacancies w y
oecurln April The annual COMMENCEMENT after publ
August. Feb. I9--twt6A
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NAVY AskSr's orrrok, New Yosv

SEALED PROPOSALS, endorsed Proposals for s,o
- for Dry Dock, will be received this office until Me
day, the first day OF May next II O'clock M for fi,I
ing and delivering the navy yard, New York he hi
OF the granite required for the peton of The T
dock. wy
The following bills give an approximate estimate oe Il,
quantity and size of the different kinds of stone reoOa
100
Bin No I, including all the facing stone to level ,s
feet above the floor "a
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TO MOTHERS AND MARRIED LADIES.

This Extract of Sarsaparlla has been expressly pre-
pared in reference to female complaints No female who
has suppose she is approaching that critical PEE
rod-the turn of life should neglect TO take it, as is
certain preventive for any of the numerous and horrible
This period may delayed for several years by using this
medicine Nor is it less valuable for those who are APP
by quickening the blood and nvigorang the In.
deed this medicine is invaluable for all the diseases to
1t braces the whole SYSTEM renews permanently the
energes--by removing the impurities OF the bodynot
IA, c i b sas a of most medicines for
female weakness and disease.
DISEASE OF THE HEART, RUPTURE, AND DRoPsY
New YoRK, July a. 1876.
Dr. TowrsEsp Dear sir My has been afflicted with dis
@ s with time a. o
breath and autsD the hss hs a oesn very
She tried almost every remedy for
but little Ss.sa hs ns out
disease heart rupture almost entirely disappeared
ha s no h.. o
on n s az
appear IKE aciion but g nsvsthe!ess sober reality
used by every suffering have been dste
eve account they liberty call house and have
'"' WILLIAM TOWsER, James
DYSPEPSIA
No fluid or medicine has been discovered which so
nearly resembles the gastric juice or saliva in decomposng
preparation of sarsapara 1t positively every
OF dyspepsia, however severe or chronic;
~ BAsr s..n .c; Albany May TO- is. s.r,
-n in 4. form attended with
to i. kinds Of food and o weeks what could eat have been
s Int no % ne as
soS % s 1ab but @
nssy bottles. my apostle restored tho heartburn
s:. the use
N. B. Purchase mono bu. such As have wrappers that
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(NOMmTMENT.-Wasc committed 20 the jail Of Tai

4 Observation-Disclosures committed TO the jail OF TAI
~ bot county, on the 10th day OF December, lSl7
runaway, negro man who calls himself ALEXANDER
GREEN He is very bright mulaito with straight hair,
feet inch high, and 35 40 years of Had when
committed suit of kersey and Monroe shoes-says
he belongs TO gentleman the city of Baltimore by the
name OF Snyder who lives the Three Tun Tavern. The
owner or owners, if any, requested to forward,
prove property pay charges, and take him away he
VIII be released, as the law directs.
March 3-3w N. f. NICOLS, Sheriff
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vINIIE 10th year has closed with 40 pupils The 2ls es
sion will commence the first Monday OF March, UNI
der the of the subscriber, aided by his or
experienced assistants, and will close on the 10Th day u
July, 1913. =, .,..,,,.r. ,... u ;.,s
This school is not connected with the Military insuue,
which is conducted in different buildings, nearly nan .
mile distant. ra1si so M 40. lI ll-tn1r.L L, .,
Professor Hopkins lectures here to the senior cas- ,
young ladies', every day, very fine chemic" ana ph
sophical apparatus, belonging to this school latin.
Professors Wyche and Swift attend to me ~ IN
French. and Mathematics whilst the Military I.t
which they take no part going on At the otnsf
mte. I.r' 'v"N
Feb. T-w3m Ain"f
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In Prize--NO. 6374.-JOhn Il. Mclaughlin and the
United States, One Box OF Specie.
United States District Court for the District Of Louisiana
Monday, Feb. IA, n. ID. lS48
Present. the Hon. Theodore H. McCaleb
ON motion of c. T. Stewart, Prize Agent, and on sug
" geston the Court that the prize list has been furnish
ed him of the officers and OF the steamer Hunter, and
further suggesting the Court that there be other
persons claiming share captors in the distribution OF
the prize fund herein accrung, it is ordered that all other
persons claiming captors herein, do file their claims, If
such they have the Office Of the clerk OF this Court with
in 900 ninety days the date hereof And is further
ordered that this motion be published in the New Orleans
Picayune Washington Union, and New York Herald, six
times this date to the expiration of the ninety days
BY order of the Court.
Feb 29-6tin90d N. JENNINGS. Clerk.
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+ OOK OUTS. PARKER, having opened a fancy and
IL perumery store between Al and 9th Streets Penn
sylvania avenue six doors Of Colemans Hotel, Cup
sair respectfully invites strangers and citizens to exam
inc his collection of useful and fancy articles consisting,
part of fine English and American hair, nall and tooth
brushes; shell and horn dressing very superior
combs, evening FANS rich reticules purses perumees,
&c. &c, &c.
On Monday will be opened gmps, rnges and buttons
for dresses.
On the 10th of this month shall return from New York
with of the assortmens Of fancy articles
for the coming holidays ever opened in Washington
SELBY PARkER'S
Fancy and Perfumery store, Pennsylvania
Dec. loft avenue between al and 9th streets
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ID EMOvAL-JOHN F0Y respectfully announces to
n members of Congress and strangers visitng the me-
ropos that his heretofore kept in the basement OF
the Capitol removed outside OF the buildng to the
white house near south gate of the Capitol where his
old and all new customers will find the same vands flesh,
fowls &C. and his former establishment not found degen-
Grated.
The house will be opened Wednesday morning next,
when he will be glad to the smiling countenances OF
all his friends.
Jan. 10
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Trs,e at Reduced Prices.

TVpe at REDUCED Pr5Ces.
Typr AND ALL MANUFACTURED AT
CONNER,S UNITED STATES TYPE AND STEREO-
TYPE FOUNDRY,
Corner of Nassau and Ann streets, New York,
(1AN be had eighteen per cent deduction from old
nrces-The undersigned respectfully inform the old
patrons of the type and stereotype foundry formerly known
as James Conne and more recently as Conner Cooke s.
and the public in general that they are prepared TO
stones and every other article necessary to form
complete printing establishments on as favorable terms
United States. crIn
Borders CUTS brass rule and all ether articles manuac
tured this establishment the reduced rates
New articles got up order being furnished with pat
.IftH
The type this is, both in the style Of
face and the material of which it is made, particularly
adapted for service in newspaper printing
All kinds Of stereotype furnished. co.,
JAMES CONNER e. SON.
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AMER1cAN AND FRENoH RESTAURANT,

South side of street. Jew steps acea Of the Var Office
HE subscriber begs leave respectfully 10 inform the pub
lie that he is prepared to furnish dinners sup
pers in his establishment adjoining, on the west side
(Boulangers barr in which he has five private rooms
which will accommodate from Twelve to twenty-five per
sons He does deem it necessary to enter into details
in regard his ardsr cellar, he believes the conf
dence of the public which he has heretofore enjoyed,
unabated but is his determination to be always pro-
vided with best the market afford, and to serve all
orders promptly and short notice, he hopes TO merit and
receive the liberal patronage with which the public
have hitherto favored him. }. BOuLAN'Eh
~ B. Two three.sory brick houses in healthy situations
for sale low for cash.
Jan. l5-2aw6w
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CyOMETHNG FOR YOUR MONEY.-l0o dozen dam
- ask napkins, a, 81 50 per dozen Just seceyea
Mar l9-6nf d. OLhVLAA " W.
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ROAHDiNG.-Mrs HAMILTON, on Pennsylvania avenue,
nearly opposite Coemans Hotel has several large
yet unoccupied, which she will be pleased members
OF Congress- permanent transient boarders among them
two or three fine front rooms
Dec 29-f
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Notice TO Claimants.

Notice to Claimants.
Trucker 81 ADDISON, General Agents, Office 9th
street, (Coemans Buldngs,) four doors north of Penn
sylvania avenue.
Beverley Tucker and John E. Addison have associated
themselves purpose OF prosecuting claims OF all kinds
before Congress- and the several departments OF the
government.
All communications (post paid) addressed to the above
shall prompt attention Reference is made to the
following gentlemen;
Hon Geo M 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.
Hen. X. NJ T. Hunter, United States Senate.
Clement Cox, esq, Georgetown, ID. G.
Jno E. Addison, attorney atlaw, will continue to give
personal attention business before the several
the District of Columbia, and the adjoining counties OF
MARYLAND and Virginia July bly,
Charles DE SeldinR,
No. H. Todds Buildings Pennsylvania Washington.
GENT for claims, notary public, and commissioner OF
n Deeds for the States Oh
Maine, maryland, hrkahsts,
Now Hampshre Virginia, Missouri,
Vermont North Carolina, Iowa,
Mnssacbusetts, South Carolina, Kentucky,
Rhode Isand Georgia, tennessee,
f,onnecticut Florida, Ohio,
New York, Alabama, 1naiana,
Nav Jersey Louisiana, Illinois,
Pennsylvania, texas, michigan.
Sept %
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Furnished Rooms In the First Ward for Rent
A FURNISHED parlor and three chambers with the
"A use of kitchen, if required, in the LIST Ward,
street, between 18th and 18th streets, the War Depart
ment. Apply 10 B. Jost Restaurant
Dec &
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n dOURNING GOODs.-We have received our usual ul
lNl supply OF mourning articles OF all kinds we oHer-
10 pieces Lupins bombasins, all grades
IL do do French lustre, or summer bompaslhs,
all grades
20 pieces black moussclnes, Lupn's make all prices
20 do plain black berege
6 do silk tissue, article, in black
20 do satin striped and plaid Dereges
10 do woolen striped and plaid do
do plain black silks, assorted
do twled chaleys .
do plain black grenadines, or twisted silks
dozen black love wells
20 pieces black veil grapes
100 do assorted black grapes, al grades
Black Grape lisse srr
White do
White Sacharla muslin for mourning collars
Plain hemstitched collars and cuffs
so dozen black silk hose, all prices, very cheap
20 do cotton do do lf do
10 do best quality black kid gloves
Also black calcoes and gingharns lead coors ,,,
With many other necessary articles for mourning; ~nch
will be sold at usually low prices r,,c,r q, 90
March 28-6uf .t Ifl d. CLAGEll " w,
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COULD NOT WALK.

That DR.. Townsends Sarsaparila is the very best eme-
DIV for female npla nts, there is dsputing. 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.
Dear Sir My wife has for the last been very
greatly of health being reduced by
rey of complaints liable She bad at
length entirely unable walk and helpless
child commenced using Sarsapara and she immed
her strength her complaints LEFT her and after
bottles she Being singular have
thought good publish it, She used number of RENE
that did her good previously Yours respectfully
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Mutual Life Insurance Coz np~ny Of New Yo RI.
No. 81 WALL STREET.
CsTATEMENT of the affairs OF this Institution close
- of the fifth from the Announcement, February
l,t.l 043 TO February /, l8AS
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TN ID. MOsELY, United States Attorney, Will attend
the several States and federal courts held at Nash
vile. -
Particular attention paid the collection of claims
Office in the court house Nashville. Tennessee.
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(tIGARSI CIGARS! CHARS Just received direct
~ from the Havana, per barqne Colon, very large and
superior stock of cigars consisting of the following justly
celebrated brands:
10000 Cortez regalia
10000 Upman regala
10000 Silva cigars
10000 Cortez La Norma size
10000 Chiron do
10000 Ida small size
5000 Tulipan
10000 Queen brand
10000 Columbia
5000 La Gratitude
10000 Steamboat Principe.
The above lot OF the choicest brands
that manu- acered in Havana part of them some
nj the subscribers own importation.
Also, in store 6O00OO cigars, Of various brands which
will be disposed of good be purchased in
any OF the northern cities The public hotekeepers and
respectfully invited to call and examine this
most magnificent lot ofcigars w. II. WINTER,
East OF Colemans Hotel, sign Of Jim Crow, Penn. av
Sept "a
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TNHAE Gar, his Court and People, by Maxwoll.-A
Summer in Scotland by Jacob Abbott. The Military
the Guide; or, Adventures the Cumanche Country, by
Chas Weber Aureian; Or Rome in the Sd century by
by the author The Falcon Family Neanders Life Of
Christ. Lives of the Lord Chanceors, vols. and I.
Waggeres and Vagaries, by W. E. Burton.
Just received by f. TAYLOR.
Mar 25--
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s., 265 prizes $SlO30
Tickets $I5-haves 81 SO quarters SO 75eghths ST. 81!
March %
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d. PAINE & CO., Managers, Alexandria, Va.

SUSQUEHANNA CANAL LOTTERY, Glass No. 20.
Wednesday, April 18th, lS4S.
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DALTImoRE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG LADIES,

MARCH report of the Mutual Life Insurance Company
lvl of New York, No. IS Wall street.
This institution during the month of March, issued
hundred dsix new pOcies viz:
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Lives insured log
NORRIS ROBINSON, President
SAMr.. HANNAy, Secretary
CHARLES De SKLDING, No IL Todd's Buildings
Pennsylvania avenue, Agent.
w. P, JOHNSTON M. d., opposite City Post Office,
7th street, Physician.
Pamphlets explanatory of the principles and operations
of the company can be obtained on application at the
agents office
April S-1aw4w
TuNE and Rare Old PaIntinss.A catalogue embracing
Il many choice pictures of the old and modern GERMAN
DuTcn, FLEMISH, ITALIAN, and FRENCH SCHOOLS has been
placed in hands, for SALE by gentleman recently from
Europe selected the greater part Of them for his
gallery but wishing to realize money for the purpose
buying lands has authorized sell them a. low prices
Many these paintings from the best old and modern
merit and well worthy the attention of per
sons purchasing pictnres
TYNDALE u MITCHELL,
2l9 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
March 8--d3mif fi '-iI f'f'N -TNi4e
II. F. JACKSON, H. CRANSTON,
Late of tho Astor House. Of Pavilion, Rockaway
EUTAW HOUSE,, 'F1F
DA1eGnDva.
JACKSON 4 OHAH9TON,
Preprasters.
Coaches viii be in readiness depots landinas
convey passengers, tres ofchafge, to the house.
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Particular attention paid to the collection Of claims
Office in the courthouse at Nashville, Tennessee
FURNISHED HOUSE to let thrcs-story, with back
IL building, containing eleven rooms, and situated on
Pennsylvania avenue between 18th and 18th streets
the War Department Inquire the drug of Wehcr
bee Bates opposite the Seven Buildings, Pennsylvania
Nov. 9-dtf ~ aI.
DALTIMORE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG LADIES,
ID 49, Lexington strcet.-This hourishing institu-
ton, under the direction of Mr. ARCHER graduate of West
Point Academy and Mrs. ARCHER is delightfully."- sit
uaed for the convenience and health of ali concerned
The all the departments, English branches,
to superior abilities and diligence in their profession The
in the country, and its excellence will be fully attesed by
the gentlemen named below, who for the most part have
pills the country for the last seven
years has been about one hundred yearly.
Refer to Major General Scott. u. S. A Bishop Johns
Richmond, Va; Rev. Or. Wyatt; Rev Thomas Atkinson
Rev. ]. M. Duncan, ID. d. Rev. j. G. Hammer, ID. d..
Baltimore Hon. Stephenson Archer, Md. j. II Bernard
esq, Va; DR.; H. W: rabb, Va; Hon A. p Bagby, Ala
bana Hon w. l.. Sharkey, Miss. David Hunt, Miss
March 8-2aw4w
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N. B. Purchase none but such as have wrappers that
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SAMUEL HANNAY, Secretary. ~
CHARLES DE- SELpINa, No. ii Todd's Buildings, Penn
avenue Washington, d. c., agent
W. r JOHNSTON M d., 7th street, opposite City Post
Office, physician.
of the company be obtained on application at the
aaon,,s ofI;caa - Feb %
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"a asa Qs,, I'd, Sd, 4th, 9Th, 9th,
7th, Sth, or 9th drawn,)
,Aas 10Th, llth, 18th, 18th, 18th,
18th, 10Th, 18th, lSth,)