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TT1HE written signature the only safeguard against

public attention invited, and par
style Labelling, and the putting up Dr Beckwiths anti
dyspeptic and dinner pills Also to TINT of DR. Dyos ap
proved ntbilious pills; both of which, it may be seen
protected from being connterfeled by the only safe
guard to be depended nponhe WRITTEN SIGNATURES of the
proprietors oh the label of each box of pills
All others which may be offered for sale by unprnoipled
persons surely base counteei,s, and will be rejected
such. The pills that in the hands of persons who
purchased the genuine have all been exchanged for
as have the written signature of the proprietor
The sole agency for the sale of Becwhs spept
and Dyos antblious pills. is vested in the hands OF II
W. Dyott Sons of the Columbian College, No 1872 NORTH
Second street, Philadelphia who will execute any orders
for the same
Druggists and all Wholesale Dealers who wish to be fur
nished with the genuine pills, will bes applied on the
LIBERAL terms, by applying as above May 2I--u
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United states bounty Land Warrants.
A FEW bounty land warrants of l60 acres each, which
"A can be located in any land in the United States
Dee le 81 CHS J, NoURsE.
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A FURNISHED rent on the Southwestern
"A corner of 18th and streets; gentlemen have
furnished rooms, suites OF rooms, by making immediate
application The house is situated in the convenient
and healthy of the city. where families and gentlemen
be supplied with their meals from Fuiers Hotel Will
lards City Hotel, and two restaurants.
Dec 1S--3l*
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day morning. the 2lst instant, of the varied
and splendid Of fancy goods suitable for holy
sons desiring rich presents very cheap prices will please
call, up stairs, at s. PARKER'S Fancy and Perumery
Store between Al and 9Th streets, Pennsy vana avenue
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TINE CHARM FOR Isis, "a series of graceful groups
Il beautifully coIored, folio volume
The Floral Offering, volume quarto illustrated with col
ored bouquets of flowers
The "Forget Me Not for ISl5
The Military and Naval Annual for 1913
The Paror Book of Flowers with $50 engravings
The Paror Scrap Book
The Offering of Beauty, gin for all seasons
The Poetca Language of Flowers l volume octave,
with colored illustrations
The OPAL richly bound and illustrated gilt for the holy
days of 1913, edited by Mrs. Hale
land variety of other books, fine editions parakng
less of the character of the above-sone OF them
beautifully lusrated others finely bound recently opened
by + TAYLOR, many of them imported from London by
himself
Dec. %
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I,OR THE LADIES' have received another large in

NOR THE LADIES' have received another large in
IT voice of fashionable fur articles.
Victorines, NUTS, &C.. of the modern
A suit OF ito furs is vey pleasant and appropriate
present for HE hoydays Of this
Also, splendid assortment of cdfen's Paris castor hats
pearl black and white, with without feathers.
sve stock caps or youths and children be found in
this city.
In addition to the above have received beautiful
pure white swans down vieorines and boas in
cases aud London made. for evening parties.
TODD'S Fashionable establishments,
Concert Hall Buildings, of Browns Hotel.
Dec 23-3tif
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nR. BANNING's BODY BRACE.-Thousands of

". BANNING's BODY BRACE.-Thousands of per
- sous AFFLICTED by pulmonary affections, dyspepsia
spaon, and various degrees OF local general debility,
nave been relieved by this instrument 1t particularly
ldared TO numerous ailments prevalent at the SOUTH to
pinai Weakness distortions, tendency OF the body to
OUNCE ana oroop, both in children and adults BY
H ie i'I 10 an erect POSTURE il enlarges the chest,
mat the upect Dfeathes eer and easier and thus many
coniracuons Oh the chest with attendant affections the
heart and Lungs are coune7acted and iu play given
the organs OF respiration
The brace maybe had in this city by applying to Mrs
Baldwin, who will be IN attendance at all Tunes over the
of Mr. Peter Bremen, tailor doors below Al street
the north side of Pennsylvania avenue. A gentleman
will aid in adapting il to those who may call for the pur-
pose.
Applications for single braces, from distance as also
for patent rights. likewise be directed to Dr. Bnnnnps
office, 1871 broadway, New York.
DR.. Banning can rcior if desired, to OF the most
eminent professors OF medical and surgical science in the
United Staies well numerous distinguished ladies
and gentlemen in this city and other parts OF the country
Oct I5-ly
A MEXICAN POETRY.--The Poclical Works OF N. p.
IA Willis, one Volume octave finely printed and bound,
and illustrated by Leuz, ISlo.
tlaeck's Poocal Works now first collected volume
small quartz, richly bound with designs by various Amer
lean artists.
Longlelows Poems, in volume octave, rich bind.
lngs, and with beautiful illustrations
bryants Poems fine edition in volume octave, with
many timely engraved Illustrative designs.
pnSepened by +, TAYLOR
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E1d FOit sALN oN RENT, that large, commodious,
EiI and well finished brick dwelling, situated the
-8x side of 9Th street, between g and H. near the
Patent Office This dwelling three stories high and
slsts OF twelve rooms including the basement and kitchen
The parors the first and second floors handsomely
finished with mantels of Italian and Egyptian marble The
basement dining "a comfortable apartmen) also
furnished with mantelpiece of Egyptian marble. In
yard there is large cisten capable OF holding four thou
sand gallons of rain water. There is also convenient
bathhouse the premises and
cellar in 'front.' under the pavement, which connects
with the basement The dwelling has many other
conveniences, such requisite for large and gen.
teel family, for which the house is wen adapted
lnquirers who wish to view the premises, may call
the residence of the subscriber the advertised
dwelling, at his marble yard and rooms, street.
the Union Office THOMAS BERRY. :
Nov II =
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NTOTICE.-Valuable Horses mt private snIe.--The
~ subscriber has for private sale handsome span of
carriage horses and fine young saddle horse The
rage horses well matched and fine For further
particulars inquire OF A. GREEN,
Aucroneer and Commission Merchant
Dec 2O-eod3t Concert Hall near Browns Hotel
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r United States Hotel, Washington, ID. C-NIy CON
~ neXon with this house agent of the pIopretors
ceases from this day.
GEORGE w. YELLOTT.
Washington, Dec Il, 1917
Dec 2I--3t*
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SIyENTLEMEN's WEAR MADE TO ORDER.-P. II.

"a ~NENTIEMECN'S WEAR MADE TO OltOEh-P. ii.
VI HOOE ~ CO, Pennsylvania avenue, between 7th
and Sh Streets have in store splendid assortment OF
cloths cassmees, and vestings, which they prepared
to have made order the fashionable style, short
notice. upon such terms cannot fail TO give satisfaction
those who disposed pursue the economical mode
t~f -tre~sins hnna-o..aIyr
Also in store complete Of gentlemen's under
garments, Of every description; handkerchefs, gloves,
cavats, suspenders, hosiery, &c All of which will be
sold at unusually low prices
I0-3NyiI
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UNFINISHED ROOMS-The subscriber has furnished
rooms which he wlitrent moderate terms,' consist
ingo parlor and several chambers His house is pleas
anty situated on Louisiana avenue opposite the Unitarian
church, and next to Copps public baths.
Dec 20--3teod~ j. r. McKEAN.
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NOTICE. Il have on hand, and shall constantly have
~ during the winter, number of bounty land warrants
for forty and one hundred and sixty tracts Orders
from distance will be promptly attended Office OPP
posite the Patent Office w. b. WEBB,
I Dec 28-3aWl2wif Attorney at Law
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EWit SALE Ok RiLsT.-Two houses on 9Th between
land M streets north one a large two-story new brick
with cellar and back buildings pump Of excellent
IN The yard and large side LOT attached; the other
irane two stories high, with back building containing
eight rooms For terms, apply to Il. JONES,
way B-u Until On the premises
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PHILADELPHIA MfILINERY.-Mss DOYLE, Of
i Philadelphia, has just opened at her establishment.
fuer Drug Store, corner OF Twelfth street and Pennsy
yana of bonnets dresses caps
nowers and rbands, which she would respectfully in
vte the attention OF the ladies OF Washington and vicn-
lty: Entrance 18th Dec l3--3t*
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IOR rent, the thrce-st0ry brick house Mt the
~ OF IL and 18th streets, square north of the
War Office, containing eleven has back building
and brick stable. For apply the first house west
of the above, JAMES l.. CATHCART.
Dec 29-3tawif
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The Museum of Fashion, Fancy, and Curiosity.
NHE subscriber invites all those in of rich and beau
tltu articles in his line, call his old established
store, where they Will be to find something please
them, antquarians in particular t.H
His stock OF watches of the choicest kind those
from the mandatory of Joseph Johnson,
70 Church street, Liverpool together with many others of
like celebrity.
The iewey consists of London and Paris manufacture
as Well as home fashion and fancy All articles i'm his
nc which are very numerous. will be sold at New York,
Philadelphia, and Baltimore prices.
Dec "a ROBERT KEYWORTU
ENNGIlsH Pocket Bibles, gilt, 80 ccnts-Just
II ceived lot of fine English Pocket Bibles, bound in
Morocco, and gilt, for so cents together with lot OF
teries, portfolios, albumsy &c. received this day by
w. +. BAYLY,
Dec 2S-4tif Penn. av., bet. ilh and 18th SITS
WANTED situation by n Classical, Math,cnanti-
w CAL and English teacher who graduate of dis
tngushed British and Irish college. The satsaco
testimonials will be produced from of schools,
and from private families, in the neighborng States. Let
atey attended to. Dec 3I-2cp*
L by F. TAYLOR, neatly printed and Illustrated, and
handsomely bound OF them richly bound and gilt in
Turkey morocco
Michel de Jeune Chevrier, par A. f. de Santes
LIE Cure de Camp payne, par M s. dc la Madelane
Dialogues dune Sage Gouvemante, par Madame de
BeaumOnt-2 vols
La Famille Suisse, par Madame Carroy
Lee Prix de la Perseverance, par Madame Carroy
Samples Contes Reiigeux ct Moaux par Fable Roussier
Les Enians du Vieux Marin, par Madame Carroy
Nouveaux Cones Moraux, par Made Scgur
Les Quatre Pets Savoyards par A. f. de Santes
LEniant Abandonne, par A. Z. de Saintes,
And many others, for limits of an ad
vertiselnent Dec 81
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In what place.
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TARIN from, Paris, has opened a choice

Vl assortment of Paris Millinery consisting of hats caps
coIifures flowers, &o OF the most approve fashions.
Madame T. will receive weekly from her sto,e in Broad
way New York, full supply Of all articles or balls and
parties throughout the and solcts the patronage OF
the ladies OF Washington
Pennsylvania avenue, between Sd and Al streets oppo-
site Jackson Hail.
Dec l7--hIW
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(lGARsl CIGARS! CIGARS Just received direct
" from the Havana, per barque Colon, very large and
celebrated brands;
10000 Cortez regalia
10000 Upman regaa
2u,00N SILVA cigars
10000 Cortez La Norma size
10000 Chiron do
10000 Ida, small size
1900 Tupan
10000 Queen brand
10000 Columbia
5000 La Gratitude
10000 Steamboat Principe.
The above lot of cigars the choicest brands
ha are manufactured in Havana part Of them
OF the subscribers i'm portaon
Also IN store 100000 cigars, OF various brands which
WIN be disposed Of good terms be purchased in
any OF the northern cities. The public hote-keepers and
Trocers are respectfully invited to call and this
most magnificent lot oicigars. w. Ii. WINTER,
East OF Cocnans Hotel, sign of Jim Crow Penn. av.
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yIfURNISHED HOUSE to let, three-stpry, with back
i building, containing eleven rooms, and situated on
avenue, between 9Th and 18th streets
the War department Inquire the drug store OF Weher
bee Bates, opposite the Seven Buildings, Pennsylvania
avenue
Nov. 9--df
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TRUSTEES
Morris Robinson, Alfred Pel
VIM. +. Hysop, David Golden,
X. III M'Curdy, John c. Thatcher,
Frederick 5. Winston, Rufus l.. Lord,
G. w. Faber, William Belts,
Mortimer Livingston, Joseph Blunt,
Theodore Sedgwck, Isaac q. Pearson,
Stacy b. Collins, William Barnewal,
John II Swift William Moore,
Joseph b. Collins, Zebedee Cook,
James $. Wadsworth iona than Miuer
Henry w. Hubbel, d. A. Comstock,
Couverneur Nj. Wilkins Robert Schuyler,
John " h. Pruyn, Amos S Perry,
Frederick Whitllesey Joseph Tuckerman,
Charles Ely, Moses II. Grinnell,
John G.. Crugcr, VIM. j. Bunker,
Walter Joy Eugene Dutilh
M. ROBINSON, President.
SAMUEL HaNNAy, Secretary.
CHARLES DE SEEDING. No IL. Tood's Buildings
Penn. avenue, agent
W p JOHNSTON M. d., 7til street, opposite city post
Office Physician.
Pamphlets explanatory of the principles and operations
OF the company may be obtained application the
agents office.
Nov I2-J,wtf
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Assistant Treasurer, Boston, Massachusetts
Assistant Treasurer, New York. New York
Assistant Treasurer, Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Treasury OF the United States, Washington, ID. G.
Assistant Treasurer, Charleston, South Carolina
Assistant Treasurer, New Orleans, La
Asslstaht Treasurer, St Louis, Mo.
Deposthy at Buffalo, New York
Depository Baltimore, Md.
Deposltary at Richmond Va.
Depository al Wilmington, North Carolina
Depository at Savannah, Georgia
Deposary al Mobile Alabama
Depository al Nashville, Tennessee
Depostary at Cine nnati, Ohio
Depostary at Ptsburg, Pennsylvania
Depositary at Mobile Especial accoun)
Depository at Little Rock, Arkansas
Depository at Jacksonville, Indiana
Depository at Chicago Illinois
Depositary at Detroit, Michigan
Suspense account
Mint of the United States, Philadelphia, Penn.
Branch mint of the United States, Charlotte, N c., =
Branch mint of the United-S+@tes, Dahlonega, Ga,
Branch mint of the United States, n. o., Louisiana,
Add difference Of suspense and transfers :
Nett amount subject to draft :
TRANSFER
To Assistant Treasurer, New York $4250 600 O
To Assistant Treasurer, Philadelphia I25,OOO
To Assistant Treasurer, New Orleans 10000 "
S625,OoO o.
Jan. lit Intel & German GAIL
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SAMUEL LEWIS, silversmith and Jeweller,

WILL BE OPENED, mt Mrs. $. Parker's, Tues
w day morning, the 2ls instant, of Paris
head-dresses, the latest styles for balls parties 70.
S. PARKER,
Fancy and Perihmery Store, Pennsylvania avenue,
between u and 9th streets, up stairs
Dec. 20--3i
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Drafts heretofore
drawn, but not yet
paid, though pay
able.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1848-05-13

The duties on imported articles required by law TO
be paid on entering them at the Custom House, Will
be found specified at the head of such articles, in ou-
page of quotations. The following otherregular
tions: . " ,
Memorandum. in all cases in which the in
voice or eutry shall not contain the weight or guam
tity or measure of goods. wares or merchandise now
weighed, or measured or guaged, the same shall be
weighed guaged or measured, at the expense OF the
owner, agent, or consignee.
Observation-Disclosures, from and after the first day Of
Drcember 1885, in lieu Of the bounty heretofore au
thor,zcd by law TO be paid on the expectation Of
nick led fish of the fisheries of the United States,
there shall be allowed, the expectation thereof,
if cured with foreign salt, drawback equal in amount
TO the duty paid the salt, and more TO be as
cerained under such regulations may be prescribed
by the Secretary of the Treasury.
Credifs.-All duties payable in cash-or,
tion may be placed in Public Stores under the Ware
Wares, &C., are withdrawn therefrom (except for
-exportation but il not claimed at the expiration
of year, or duties and charges paid are then to be
appraised and sold under the direction OF the Collec
tor Of the Port.
Tres allotced.- -On sugar in boxes Is per cent. in
casks II; in bags and mats o. Coffee in casks II; III
bags .; and bales 81 Cotton in bales q and in ceroon
G. Cocoa in casks 10; and in bags |. Cheesen boxe,
90 Indigo in ceroons IL; and in cases Is. Pepper
in bags 2. Pimento in bags 8. And Figs in drum:
| 10 per cent.
Leakage and breakage.-On spirits Q per cent
Ale Beer and Porter in bottles 10. All other Liquor
in bottles 5 per cent.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1848-05-13

Restrictions.--No goods to be imported in vessels
less than 80 tons burthen. No Beer, de and Porfer
in casks of less capacity than forty gallons beer
sure or if in bottles Of packages less than six dozen.
No distilled spirits in casks of less capacity than nne-
ty gallons, wine measure, except Brandy which may
be imported in casks in any capacity not less than 10
gallons.
Tonnage d,tty.-On American vessels and the yes
sells of Denmark, Central America, Netherlands Ham
burg, Bremen, Lubec Prussia Sweden, Norway, Old
enbrg, Russia Austria, Brazil, Hanover, Papal Do
minions, Portugal, Sardinia, English, Mexican and
Tcxian, from whatever port or place, free; and on
French vessels coming from Martinique and Guada
roupe fire cents per ton-when laden with other
than colonial produce. On French vessels from
other ports and on all other foreign vessels Except
as above cnumerated) coming from ports where Anne
rcans are permttcdto trade, ninetyfoW cts per ton
On Spanish vessels coming direct from Spain cts.
per TOM from Cuba s 81 cts. per ton; otherports
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1848-05-13

For every vessel, either drawing or up
wards, or measuring 10 tons custom house tonnage,
coming from the sea to the city of Baltimore, per
foot, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. p on
For every vessel of like draft, from Baltimore
to sea, .......''. - w
For the months of December, january February
and March, in addition to every foot such yes
sci draws, ...-........ ..'''.'. '''''o
Belt enacted by the General assembly Of Maryland,
That every master owner of mcrchantvessel 60
~ IN co, whether 81 iliug under coasting license
registered of the burthen of one hundred and twenty
tons and upwards shall be obliged to receive the first
Plot who offers to conduct or plot ms vessel ana
shall continue the same Pilot to the Capcs, or shall
nav TO him halfpotagc provided the sad Pilot snail
sneak or board said vessel above Fort Mccnry, and
shall be duly licensed to act as Pilot; and provided
further that the Pilot who shall have conducted any
vessel from the Capcs into port shali DC cntIeu 10
take charge of the vessel as Photo the CaPes
on her next voyage
or of merchant vessel sailing under coasting license
or registered of the burthcn of one hundred tons ana
UPWARDS coming from shall be ooged TO take inc
first Pilot who shall offer to conduct or pilot MS YES
sell and shall continue the to the port OF destna
ton, or shall pay to him half poage; provided said
Pilot shall speak or board said vessel before Cape
Henry Light House shall bear south, and provided
also the said Pilot shall have branch or license TO
the destined port Of said vessel.
SEC. 3 And be 10 enacted That the owners of all
vessels of the burthen of seventy five tons and up
wards not exceeding hundred tons, before gong
TO sea- shall apply to the Board of Pilots tor license
TO navigate the Chesapeake Bay, and shall pay TO the
said Board for such license, the rate OF SIX censper
ton and such license shall be good iortweve months
Sec lind be 10 enacted, That the master OF any
vessel for which license is made necessary, py he
preceding section who shall navigate the same with
out such license, shall subject himself to receive
Pilot upon the terms as IS PROVIDED LOT In the
first section of this Act.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1848-05-13
BALTIMORE. SATURDAY MORNING. MAY 10, ls4a
REGUL Ms
OF THE PORT OF BALTIMORE.
Extracts from The Ordinances no,O in force.

Extracts from the Ordinances notc IN t0rce.
1t is incumbent on the Harbor Master to collect all
tonnage daily and days tonnage is due,
and the payments not secured to his satisfaction, he
shall enforce the payment thereof in the same man
ner as other city dues are collected
The of two cents pert ton shall be, and is here
by assessed and levied upon every vessel OF SIXTY or
more tons, arriving at the Port of Baltimore, which
by the laws of the United States is required to re-
port and the Custom House. and the collector
Of the port shall be- and is hereby authorised to col
lect the same.
Also the sum of two cents per ton shall be, and is
hereby assessed and levied upon vessel OF sixty
arriving the Port of Baltimore, which,
by the laws of the United States is not required to re-
port and enter at the Custom House, and that the
Harbor Masters shalbc, and they are hereby author
sed ocolcct the same, provided nevertheless, that
the of money assessed and eviedby this section,
shall be collected from each vessel but once month,
although she may arrive more frequently.
DOCKAGE.
All vessels except those with fire wood, lying at,
or in manner making use of any wharf belonging to
rented by the state shall pay dockage according
Those occupying the lstt tier, per cent
" &c ID do. &c q"
All beyond the ID o. &c "
WHARFAGE.
SECTION |. Be il enacted and Orddinedby the May
or and City Council of Baltimore, That from and
after the passage of this Ordinance all Goods
Merchandise landed on the public wharvcs, from
board any vessel vessels lying at said wharvcs
or placed thereon for the purpose of shipment
posure for sale, shall pay the following Rates o
Wharfage for each and every day the same may re-
main thereon, or any less time excepting, however
Fire Wood and Lumber, the rates of which are to be
accounted for the whole time allowed by Ordinance
for the same to remain the wharves,) to be paid
by the owner or consgnee, in event of their being
nome the master of the vessel and all goods shipped
from vessel to another, half price, also be
paddy the shipper, or owneror the master as aiore-
said.