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l@ In CnANcERY SOMERSET COUNTY CoURr,
Ir November term I847.
unF Mar Dem Tba oh, n

TOIIN Turner Mary Ellen Dennis.-The object OF
j this suit is to procure decree for sale of certain
lands in Somerset county, held by the complainant as
tenant i'm common with the defendant The bill states that
a certain Mnrcelus Jones and certain Joseph Dennis
were seized fee in common of certain lands
on Nancoke Point, in said county, that the said John
Turner has purchased and of the said
Marcens Jones in said lands that the said Joseph Dennis
hath departed this lite, leaving the said Mary Ellen Dennis
his only child and heir law; that the said Mary Ellen
Dennis resides in the city Of Norfolk, in the State of Vr
gnia and beyond the Jurisdiction of this court that the
said lands difficult incapable of divisions and that it
is the interest and advantage of the and OF
the PENDANT that the said lands should be sold. II is
hereupon adudged and ordered that the complainant by
causing copy Of this order to be inserted In some news
paper published in the city of Washington in each OF
live weeks before the 10Th day of January next
give the said absent defendant of the object and
substance this BILL and her to be and appear in this
court, person by solicitor, before the I'd day OF
May TO answer the premises and to show cause,
fany she hath why decree ought pass prayed
Test: w. T. q. POLK, Clerk.
True copy. Test: w. L. G. POLK, Clerk.
Dec. 2-law5w
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IXT1LLIs's Poems, Illustrated. Poems Of EARLY and
w Alter Years N. p. Willis, Complete in | volume.
with numerous beautiful Illustrations, engraved from
Leutzes designs Published for ls>s, and us resolved for
sale, in rich bindings, by +. TAYLOR.
Deco WIN.
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TITO THE PUBLIC-The subscribers have received, and
now offer for sale, of the most complete and ex-
trnsiye BOOTS and SHOES which have
been offered this market consisting in part of the follow
ing, viz; ,.,,,.,
French CATERS, black and fancy colors, very elegant
American CATERS and half CATERS, from the best manu-
tacturers
French black and bronze sandals
Rich walking shoes and slippers, in great quantity and
variety
Gum sandals, buskins, and others, in great variety
White and black satin slippers
GENTLEMENS
Fine water -reoof and dress boots
Patent leather and cloth CATERS; fine shoes
Guimelastc overshoes, various styles
Boys boots and shoes, fine and coarse.
Mems coarse boots, waterproof and common
Brogans any quantity
Misses and children's CATERS, boots, and slippers, in
great quantity and variety
Together with almost article usually kept in the
largest and regulated establishments in their line all
OF which are offered the best terms wholesale RETAIL
by ANDREW COfLE q SON.
Our customers are respectfully notified all their
counts will be ready and delivered the LIST Of January
and settlements are in all cases expected.
Dec. 2l-eolw A. COYLE ~ son. b
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r OOH QUITS. PARKER, having opened a fancy and
pert,,uery store Al and 9th streets, Penn
sylyana avenue six doors east OF Colemans Hotel (up
stairs respectfully invites strangers and citizens to exam
inc his collection useful and fancy articles consisting in
part of fine English and American hair, nail, and tooth
brushes shell and horn dressing very superior
teeth (ne) wrought tuck-combs for the evening"; side
combs evening FANS rich reticule purses perumees,
&C., &C., &c.
on Monday will be opened gimps, fInges and buttons
for dresses .
On the 10th of this month shall from New York
with the assortments OF fancy articles
for tho coming holidays ever opened in Washington;
SELBY PARKER'S
Fancy and Perfumery store, Pennsylvania
Dec. lO--T avenue, between Al and 9TH streets.
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MISS HEANEY's ACADEMY,
CAPITOL IIIll. Washington,

(Adjaeent to the residence of Colonel Gardiner)
INSTRUCTION is given by Miss Heaney, principal, in
each department OF her school, on the system mater
nal education OF daughters. -,
Assistants will be duly engaged as required but the CHIEF
duties of tuition and the personal care OF her PuPs W"
always belong to herself.
direct her exerons ms ructress in
this community promote limited and appropriate es
Enlistment for young ladies engaged m the useui ana
modern pursuits Of learning and accomplishments, mostly
esteemed, by the simple regulations proper for their I'M
provement and welfare nj home, prccudng the school
forms and associations found prejudicial TO them
Having made all essential arrangements for family board
ing scholars in most healhfnl and pleasant residence,
(near the south gate of the Capitol) of her ability will
be done realize the advantages desired.
Interests of parents may be learned more par
tcuarly by the kind attention of Mrs General Macomb,
the Presidents square, and Mrs Robert Beale near
three days week, at convenient hours, Parcu-
larry in the French Italian, or Spanish languages music,
drawing, and painting and once week in dancing.
Terms per quarter.
Senior class tuition (ncuding exercises desired in
The English and French languages, &c, mathematics,
,a psnm sja.s !. Move ssM9y. IL. 10
Landscape and portrait drawing and painting, from to u
Many testimonials may be submitted
of Miss lleaneys former engagements, particularly in her
academy in Boston and in Washington.
Hon. Edw Everett, Boston D. A. Hall, esq. Washington.
lanes s Savage do James L1 E1,a esq do
Hon Lsw ; CAS-, Wa Washington VIM 9: BIysa,: %
Robert 'Ss nsap''" DO Sfa Bellows. DO
Rev. septimus fusion, do Carvi & Co, do
Hon. Philemon p.ckerson, Paterson, New Jersey
hesp Louis m csrds P @sms Baltimore
Col r. M. johnson. Kentucky.
Hon Edward Tanner. Natchez,
Hon Alfred Hennen, New Orleans.
Dec. 4-eo6t
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NEW WINE STORE, No. IS CHESTNUT STREET
PHILADELPHIA.

JAMES late ofthe firm (sowen Jacobs. Co.,
u respectfully that he has htsd the store No
80 Chestnut street, lay doors hslow Third street, and one
4oor above Congress Hall Hotel, north side. as Wine
Sore where he will keep weselected stock Of the most
approved varieties of wines, handics. queurs London
cigars, &o. k.s io.. a..Is rf.t. -, lAl
Private gentlemen, hotel and others in the
~ ARC invited to cal and examine hisstoak Sept
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:. w. u II. @. SMITH,

Founders and HIachiniss, Alfrandrid, Va
Office on Pennsylvania avenue, n few doors west OF
crowns Hotel. ,..itF
Nov. E--lmd f H.t Nfr #. H
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Elk HANGE HOTEL

Eek HANGE HOTEL,
Warrington City, c street, IN the of Colemans
and Bro,cns Hotels,
BY T. M McILHANY, LATE OF VIRGINIA.
yIS spacious establishment, having been newly ref
ted and furnished in all its departments, is open
10 the public for patronage and support 1t is situated
convenient distances from the railroad depot, capitol pat
and general post Offices Bonrders, visers and travel
Ies will find pleasant and capacious rooms, neatly fur
nisbed upon moderate terms. Dec 2I-d1mo
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PATENT OFFICE. Dec. I, 1847.
ON the petition Mary Ann Mead, admin trix

PATENT OFFIcE. Dec. Z, lS47.
ON the petition OF Mary Ann Mead, administratrix
~ Of the estate of James Mead late Of the county OF Dear
born, IN ne Ss.e OF indiana aeceased praying or me ex
executors of Wyls Person. deceased for machine
said patent which takes place the 3ls day December
lS4J:
1t il ordered that the said petition be heard the Patent
Office the fourth Monday in December IL o'clock,
mi and all persons are notified to appear and show
any they have why said petition ought be granted
Ordered also That this notice be published in the Union
and Rationale Demokrat Washington; Pennsylvanan,
Statesman, Columbus, o.; Enquirer Cincinnati; and Sem
nel Indianapolis Ia, week for three weeks pre-
v'ons to the fourth Monday Of December.
.l EDMUND BURKE,
~ =. Commissioner of Patents.
X o Editors of the abovc-nnrned papers will please copy,
nnu seno n..s bills duplicate to the Patent Ocs with
paper containing the notice r. b.
Drc 7Aw8w = 800 -r,.s M ft fa4ts- ,.i'- -
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Princes Linneean Botanic Garden and Nurserlcs
Flushing, New York.

WM. R. PRINCE IL CO., successors of VIM. Prince,
w and sole proprieors of his great collection OF fruit
trees and of the only extensive collection of specimen
existing in this town. offer the select assortment
and OF the largest size and they challenge CON-
parson with all others This superiority any one can de-
eide by sending duplicate orders to and any other
nursery superior peach trees I2 per 100 Pear trees,
10 feet, of bearing age, and cherries plum aprioo
No. of extra size Price catalogues will be to every
post paid applicant; and may be this Office and at
The Congressional Library
~ b. The public cautioned against a deceptive uss
of our and tide by named Winter
Dec 1875
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Muns, BOas, and VictOrines.
VIZ b. TODD announces to his customers generally ana
w the ladies particularly, that he has received
large and handsome selection of fine ur articles OF
fashionable styles and superior workmanship
which he has ready for their Inspection and TO which
invites OF all who desire to purchase
such rch durable, truly comfortable and seasonabe adj
ditons TO their wardrobe.
His assortment comprises mus boas, vctofnes, 0c OF
Splendid black lustred Lynx
Stone Martin
Russian Fitch
kamschaika Bear
Natural Gray Lynx
Siberian Squirrel .s e
Blue Genet, &c, NC.
Misses and chldrens muis in great variety and very
reduced prices.
Also an invoice of pure white swansdown trimming,
which will be sold either by the skin single yard
WIN. b. TODD,
Halter and dealer in caps and furs, Concert Hall
Buildings, Pennsylvania avenue.
Nov. 3--eod2WN lawn Janf
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CILKs.-wc have received, in addition to present
y large stock of silks,
pieces rich satn-striped changeable gro dAl.
gers . 49,
2 pieces doubIe-width plain changeabe gro dAfrquo
do changeabe glace 55
6 dress patterns rich plaid Irish poplins
80 dress patterns extra rich silks
40 pieces assorted quality, styles, and prices
10 dress patterns real brocades
Inviting the attention OF citizens and strangers to the above
goods we can say that varied and perfect assert
ment of dress silks is not to be found IN any store IN this
country. We will offer them ut small advance on the
cost of importation. d. CLAGEIT az co.
Dec. 3--tif
NTOTICE.-Thc holders of the certificates Of the second
IN instalment OF the Peruvian indemnify hereby no
fled that the said certificates will be paid their
alton 10 the Filth Auditor of this Department. Amount
paid of I'd instalnent is 1877 944
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, November q, 1871.
Nov. ~ MAT INTEL
VXTAvERLEY Novels, complete, for S3 49, in five
w octave volumes, halEbound in cloth.
Dec Is +. TAYLOR.
GOAL COAL-Every variety, of the best quality adapt
~ ed in kinds and sizes to the several uses.
For sale the wharf, lower end of 18th street, near the
''i Now rss I1maeWsW WIS., B. NJ pERNGER.
American and French Restaurant.
TINE subscriber, being about hts former bust
ness OF Rssau his thanks 10 his former
customers the District, and strangers in general, and
hopes renewal Of their favor. lilo will reopen
3'f TAs .aSssv@cGs 0nd Erech k1esIaSr0at,
on G street. 18th street, and only few steps from the
war Department. where be will have number OF private
for dinner supper pares and feeling confident
CHOICE winea well attendance and other comforts,
he hopes that the public IN general will grant him share
of their patronage II ti
Due notice will be given Of the opening of the above
Dec x7--eodA :, ~ 800 JOS. BoULANGER.
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Anniversary Of tho American Coloniz Society.
CoLoNzArloN RooAs. Waahinxton. Dec. ~, 1871.

Anniversary tho American Celonizs alton Society.
CoLoSzAroS Rooas, Washington, Dec. e. 1877.
TINE hir,yfrst annual meeting of the American Colo
nization Society will be held in this city the 18th
January, ls4s, at O'clock, p. Several distinguish
speakers will deliver addresses that occasion. The
Board of Directors will the day IL O'clock
m, the colonization rooms, of which the following d-
rectors for life will please take notices
Hon S. Wilkeson New York Herman Camp, esq. N y,
Hon Thos W. Williams, Rev w. McLan, Washing
Connecticut, ton city,
Rev. l.. Bacon, ID. D., Conn, A. c. Phelps, esq, n y,
Francis Griffin, esq, Miss Steph. Duncan, M d. Miss
Gen John H. Cooke, Virginia, John Murdoch, ESQ., Miss,
Thos r. Hazard, esq, X. l., James Railey, esq,
Rev. f. Burgess, ID d., Mass, Alvarez Fish, esq.
John McDonogh, esq, La, David Hunt, esq, ~ "
iona. Colt esq, Conn, James Booman esq, n H.
Rev j. b. Pnney Pa Charles Brewer, esq, Pa
Elliot Cresson, esq, Pa,
Auxiliary societies will please appoint delegates accord
inc 70 the 9Th article of the which provides that
leach of such societies shall be entitled to one delegate Tor
cety within the year previous the annual meeting" I'm
poant business will before the board and IT s de-
srabIe tina there should be a full attendance;
nee 22 w McLAIN.
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MINIATURE EDITIONS, richly bound, ofthe most

MINIATURE EDITIONS, richly bound orthe most
lVl esteemed writers of the English language in poetry
and prose, recently opened byF TAYLOR, Many OF them
imported direct from London; some OF them beautifully
illustrated Among them will be found Campbell Moore,
Goldsmith Pope, Byron, Henans, Wordsworth, Cowper
Walter Scott Hood, Hewitt, Charming. Gray Kebe Lord
Bacon, Burns Blair, Johnson Sterne Southey, Milton,
Shakespeare and others, bound and illustrated many Of
Them in style Of beauty equal to the most expensive
souvenir, and possessing OF value not shared
by them. Dec IT,
(,HINA, GLASS, AND CROCKERY.-We have just
~ received house furnishing store opposite Centre
Market Barnes MitchePs dry goods store full as
sorment OF the above goods consisting in part Of
French china dinner and tea sets
Gold band teas, cofees, plates fruit baskets, &C.
English china sets, banded and plain
Best white granite dinner sets
Flowing blue and printed do
White granite, flowing blue, and printed teas. cof-
fees, bowls, pitchers, teapots, and creams
White granite, flowing blue, and printed toilet sets
Cut aud pressed tumbers, wines, goblets, decan-
tiers, &c.
White and pressed dishes, fruit bowls, finger bowls
Lamps, candlescks, castor cruets, &c.
With great variety of other articles, which we offer on
se very best Please cali and look before you pur-
chase. BOIEIIEK q McGhEIoh.
Oct. N--2aw4wif
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Charles DE seidinx,

Charles De SEEDING,
No H. Todds Buildings Psnwsyiuaaia arsnps Washington.
GENT for claims, notary public, and commissioner Of
Maine. Maryland Arkansas,
New New Hampshire. yirginIs. Missouri,
Vermont Norm Snroina, iowa,
Massachusetts, South Carolina Kentucky,
Rhode Island Georgia, Tennessee,
Connecticut, Florida, ONO,
New York, Alabama, Indiana,
New Jersey Louisiana, Illinois,
Pennsylvania, Texas, Michigan.
Sept %
DUFF GREEN AND BEN. Il. GREEN,
.stfovm<ys and CoaassgOrs-at- Lar.
Office om F street. near the Treasury Department,
WILL give prompt attention 10 claims before any oil the
Wy Departments Of the goyem9men or before Cohgsss
preme Court of the United States:
Address Green Green, Washington city, postage paid
HF. JACKSON, H. CRANsToN,
Late of the Asor H1Tss W. o. pavilion Rockaway
baltimore.
JACKSON = CRAEsTON,
Proprfetors.
Coaches will readiness at the deposs and landings
convey passengers, tree OF charge TO the house
wORTHINGTON q. sNETHEN,
attorney and C0uasslOr-0f-Z~aU
WASHINGTON, ID. c., .l
DRACTISES in the Supreme Court of the United States
and in the several the District of Columbia
and prosecutes all OF claims against the United
States, either before Congress the different departments
of the government.
A UGUsTUs FISCHER Attorney and Counsellor al
"A Law Austin, 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 perectng titles, &C. Letters must be paid
to procure attention.
Hon. j. p Henderson, San Augustin
Hon. Ebenezer Allen, Austin.
Hon. Memucan Hunt, Galveston
j. d. Groesbeck, Houston
Dohonde 81 Groesbeck, New Orleans
Jan. Ia
m ID. MOsELY United States Attorney, Will attend
the several States and federal held Nash
vile.
Particular attention paid 10 the collection of claims
Office in the courthouse at Nashville, Tennessee
HOUSTON d ALLEN,
Councillors and .7KOy1levs at LaW,
GALVESTON, TEXAS,
Will practice in the State and Federal Courts
SAM HOUSTON. EBENEZER ALLEN.
MarchQ 1v
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COPP,S PAVILION.

COATED on Louisiana avenue, the corner OF 9th
IL street, and few steps north Of Coleman's hotel
On the first floor is first class restaurant, with several
spacious private Parors for parties, always ready the
shortest notice.
On the floor there is suite of spacious and very
neat bathing rooms where baths of different kinds may
all times be had at the low charge OF rs each hot
cold Good servants constantly in attendance without
charge Both the restaurant and the bathing establish
ment are deemed inferior in the country.
On the second floor is bowling saloon both commodous
and elegant and unsurpassed by any similar saloon in
either Of the cities Of the Union.
In the of this saloon wclappontcd pistol gal
leY. ,
crate and whole establishment will be open every day
and evening of the week, except Sunday which day
the bathing establishment alone will be open until ~
O'Clock.
Tho proprietor invites the public to call and examine
Nov. 24-dlm MOSES COPP
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- mouse completely and elegantly furnished,
nt. " ~ ek,oy SITUATED in the First Ward ~.
o~hk' Htt w ~ tnttW a875 81 ~ Got a. =
vXTAHTID-A situation by abls.loded younr man
wv ospabs Of doing house-work, gardening o. work of
any kind Apply at this office.
Dec 1t-d t a r ltsct fr5.
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rhs Cheapest ysors In tho CITY.


r r. HILLS has Just received choice supply OF useful
j and fancy goods consisting Of
Brass and wood clocks
Looking glasses and plates, all sizes
Transparent window shades
Sweeping, dust scrub and other brushes
Wooden spoons, ladies' butter prints. lemon squeo-
xers rolling pins, clothes pins, washboards, Ae.
Knives, scissors, and razors
Razor srops, brushes, and soap
Violin strings, vions, accordeons, harmonicans, and
lewsharps -,
Wreath polka and all other tuck and side combs
Buffalo, ivory, and horn dressing combs
Ivory fine combs all qualities
Hair, tooth, nail, and comb brushes
Playing cards, backgammon boards, chess mw
Smith IL Sons superior needles
Cut and twisted silk fringes, wide gimps
Fancy buttons velvet ribands
Sewing silk, spool cotton, hooks and eyes
Whalebone and other trimmings
Hair braids curs Zephyr worsted
Worsted coats, caps, comforts, gloves, &c.
Fine, fancy and common baskets
Steel beads and clasps
Spool and stick silk, Lubin's and other extracts
Oils, marrow, and bandolne, for the hair
Fine French fancy soaps
And variety of fancy articles and toys for children and
numerous other goods
My rent being wohirds less than the other side OF
the avenue enables offer great inducements to pur-
hases g word to the wise is sufficient trial is all
hat required convince the public that this Is the place
bargains.
South side OF Pennsylvania avenue between 9Th and
10th streets.
Oct H6-dlWoyw2m
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TN ID. MOsELY, United States Attorney, Will attend
l. the several States and federal courts held Nash
vile.
Particular attention paid the collection of claims.
Office in the courthouse Nashville, Tennessee.
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&c. &C. &c.
70 number lotery--l3 drawn ballots.
Tickets only $l6-Halves 81 50Quarters $3 75-Eghths
81 87A
Certificates of packages of rs whole tickets, $500
Do do Is half do 100
Do do rs quarter do 80
Do do rs eighth do rs
Orders tickets and shares and certificates of packages
the above splendid lotteries will receive the prompt
attention. aud official of each drawing inn
nediately after it all who order from Adj
dress, j. IL O. MAuRY,
Agents for j. w. MAURY IL Co., Managers.
Dec 22-dXciftd Washington city, d. G.
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Dec. I7--d3* N n
IRIS. 3. PARKER will open, Tomorrow meninx'
wi handsome French tea hers, few very
handsome black lace wells, flowers rbands, &c.
8 PARKER,
Fancy and Perfmev Store between Al and 9th Streets
Pennsylvania avenue Dcc
TN the Press. and Will be Published within week
i or two a new edition. much enlarged and improved OF
The Guide the Capitol Of the United states aud ,iie Ma
signaling the several congressional and executive build
of the poyemment-their bureaus and officers also
the committee in the Capitol with diagram plans OF
with map of the city; table showing the residence
of members here; and with regard the heads OF tie e1
ecutve offices of the government giving summary oil
their official duties: thus embracing within small
pass every Information useful members of Congress The
different officers the government and to all persons nav
na business with Congress public Offices or DESTROYS
of information with gard TO the public buildings
BY ROBERT MILLS,
Dac l33,eo Architect
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Ocean steam Navigation Company.
United States mail line bet,ceen Neqc York and Bremen
uia Southampton
IRON the beginning of the ensuing year the steamers OF
T. this company will sail regularly month, as fol-
lows.
From NetU York. SIS.
The Washington, Captain J. Johnson, on the 10th Janu
The Hermann Captain L. Crabtree, the 10th Zebra
airy.
From Bremen.
The Washington the 10Th February
The Hermann the 18th March
From Southampton for NeW York.
The Washington the 10th February.
The Hermann the 10th March. ..-.
Passage from New York to Southampton Bremen S120
DO from Southampton or Bremen New York $3.50
For freight or passage, apply to-
Ocean Steam Navigation Company, Ne,c York; G. A,
William Iseln, Haprs.
Dec. eff