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TURNER & NUDGE,
Commission Paper Warehouse, No. south
Charles street, Baltimore,

Commission Paper Warehouse, No. south
Charles street, Baltimore,
IJAvE for sale AMES'S fine and superfne Let
i i ter Paper, blue and white, ruled and plain
fine and superfine Foolscap, blue and white, ruled
and plain; Folio Post Packet Post, fiat Cap, double
BUTLER'S fine, superfine, and hrst-class Letter
Papers; blue-wove, white wove, and blue-laid,
ruled and plain Packet Post; Commercial Post;
Folio Post, Foolscap, blue-wove, and whte-wove,
and blue, laid; fiat Cap, DENY, Medium, and Royal
HUBBARD'S fine and superfne Letter Paper,
blue, white and assorted colors; fine and superfine
flat Cap, blue and white Deny, Medium, Royal,
and Super royal Ledger Papers; Medium, Super
royal, and double Cap Cover papers: glazed Me-
dium, Folio Post, Envelope Paper Blotting Paper,
Packet Post, &c.
and white ruled and plain; fine and superfne Let.
ter Papers, blue-wove, white-wove, and blue-laid
Packet Post, (hand -made,) Note Paper, &c.
KINGS superfine Letter Papers, blue and white,
ruled and plain; Nos. and 8 Foolscap, blue and
white, ruled and plain; fiat Cap Nos. and 4, De-
my and Medium Ledger Papers, blue and white,
Folio Post, &c.
OWEN & HURLBUT'S fine and supcrfine Let
ter Papers, blue and white, ruled and plain; fine
and superfne Foolscap, blue and white, ruled and
plain, Hat Cap Envelope Paper, sc.
PLATNER & SMITHS fine and superfne Let
ter Papers, blue and white, ruled and plain; Com
mercial Post, Packet Post, Folio Post, &c.
CRANE Co.'s, Dickey & Lyslc's, Cutters,
Jones Bros, Kendalls Southworth Manulactur-
ing Co., Green & Flemming's, and other Writing
Papers; Binders, Trunk and Bonnet Boards; Hard
ware Paper; Patent Envelope, Cloth, Tea, Tissue,
and Printing Paper; Printing, Writing, and In
dehble INK; Bleaching Powders; Enamellcd,
Ivory surface and colored CARDS; Letter and Note
Envelopes, &c.
Aug. 23-u
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MRS. BENIAN,

TJNHE CELEBRATED SHIRT MAKER OF NEW
Il York, visited Washington twice during the
last Congress, and on each occasion took large
number of orders for Shirts Beman Collars, Dress
ing gowns, and Gents furnishing articles gene
rally from Senators, Heads of Departments, Mem
bers of Congress, and other distinguished individ-
uals, to all Of whom she acknowledges her obliga-
tons for their civilties and patronage, and begs
leave 10 inform them that she now contempates
again renewing her visits at the ensuing Session OF
Congres5-of which due notice Will be given IN the
Washington papers.
{uz-In the mean time, and at all times she begs
leave TO call attention of residents of New York
to the following:
Mrs. Beman's Shirts.
AsToR HOUSE, NEW YORK. MADE TO ORDER.
Directions for SeV-measrement 10 Non-residerfs
Of Netc York.
MRS. BEMAN will send her Shirts to any part
of the United States, or of the world, and guaran-
tee fit to any gentleman who will send her the fol-
lowing measures in inches-exact size, with no
allowances:
|. Around the Neck.
2. Around the Wrist.
3. Around the Chest, under the arms.
4. Three distances from the top of shoulder at the
joint.
First. Breadth across from top to top at the
broadcast part.
Second. Length Of shou lder from top to the
neck at the collar band.
Third. Length of arm from top OF shoulder,
around the elbow to wrist joint.
S. Lastly, il is necessary to know whether the
person has long neck, and carries his head erect,
or whether he is round shoudered, with short neck,
inclining forward Also, the length OF the Shirt or
height of the person.
nSy-REMEMBER that this is the first advertise
ment of the kind published in the United
'''''' E. C. BEMAN,
Oct l7--dtf No. !, Astor House, Oct. l, 1919
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GALE oF vALuARLE REAL pRopER-

- TY.-By virtue of deed of trust from Richard
G.. Briscoe to the subscribers dated on the 22d and
recorded the oath day of February lS49 in
Lber l. A. s. No. g folios 304 to $40, one Of the
land records of Washington county in the District
of Columbia, we shall offer for sale at public auc-
tion the highest bidder therefor, all that part Of
lot No g. in square 3s2 being and lying in the city
of Washington, and contained within the following
metes and bounds-that is to say beginning for
the same the northeast Of said lot at the
intersection of 9th street west with Louisiana
nue. and running thence south with the line of 9th
street west 64 feet IL inches; thence westerly par
alel with Canal street l0S feet inches, to the
east line of lot No. 8; thence northwestwardy with
the dividing line Of lot No. 8, in said square, to the
avenue "a feet 10 inches; thence northwestwardly
with the line of Louisiana avenue l23 feet inches
to 9th street-containing $685. square feet
This property is in an improved and central part
of the city There it eight three story brick
stores, with granite fronts and slate roofs Sale to
be made on the premises on WEDNESDAY, the
9th of March next, at o'clock, p. m. One
fourth of the purchase money to be paid in hand
the residue in three equal payments, in g. 8 and -
months, with interest from date, to be secured to
the satisfaction of the trustees
On the full payment of the purchase money and
interest, valid deed, conveying to the purchaser
or purchasers all title and estate vested in the trus
tees, will be executed.
Should the terms of sale not be complied with in
three DAYS from the day of sale, the trustees re-
serve the right resell the property at auction
such credit they may think fit, at the risk and
cost of the defaultng purchaser purchasers, after
one weeks notice by advertisement in some Wash
ngton newspaper. All conveyancing to be at the
cost of the purchaser or purchasers.
JOHN A. LINTON Trr.,ess
AND OTHERS, (
G. W. BOTELER, Jr., Auctioneer.
Jan. 24-eo&ds
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PRINTERS, AND BINDERS,

NTAREHoUSE, Nos 90 and 81 Gold st-Man-
wv ufactory, corner Of Broome and Sheriff sts.,
New York.
The subscribers offer for sale, of their ownman-
ufacture, their improved patent Single and Double
Cylinder Printing Presses, for newspaper andIbook
work; Card Printing Machines, Proof Presses,
Hydraulic Presses, with ,crought iron Cylinders
Geercd and other Standing Presses; also, Litho-
graphic and Coppcrplate Presses. Binders mate;
rials, SC. &c; Chases, Cases, Galleys Furniture,
Stands, Imposing Stones, &c. &c, constantly on
hand and every article necessary for a complete
Printing Office, including Type and Ink, furnished
on the most favorable terms. Printers, publishers
and others, wishing to establish Newspaper,
Book or Job Office, viii be furnished with an esti-
mate for the same, in detail if desired Machinery
made TO order or drawings. Iron and Brass Cast
ings 10 order. They also manufacture superior
cast. steel MILL pit, cross-cut circular and other
Saws, a supply Of which they keep constantly on
hand. X. HOE x co.
n. b. Proprictors of newspapers who will insert
the advertisement three times and send US a num-
Der Of their paper containing it, will be entitled 10
payment on purchasing of US four times the
amount of their bill. jan 2o-u
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ALA WILLIE DE PARIS.


French Confectionery, Bon-Bons, Fancy
Boxes, Comestibles, &c.
~ GAUTIER respectfully announces 10 the
~. public that be has now completed his winter
arrangements, and is fully prepared 10 furnish
BALLS, PARTIES, DINNERS, AND PRIVATE
ENTERTAINMENTS,
with every description of FRENCH CONFECTION-
ERY, PRESERVES, COMESTIBLES, &c. &C, in
the best manner and at the shortest notice.
He would state that he has given his particular
attention, during the past summer, 10 the manu-
facturc Of every description Of
FRENCH CONFECTIONERY, BON -BONS, &c,
10 which he calls especial attention as nc thinks he
has arrived at a perfection in this branch Of hs
business which is not equallcd by any other house
i'm America as is proved by the large orders he is
continually receiving from the North for these ar
ticles.
His annual importation Of these goods has
rived and will be arranged for public inspections
on Saturday, the 22d instant, 70 which he Particu
ary invites the attention Of those desiring Holiday
Presents, which, for newness and beauty Of style,
will vie with any ever imported into this country,
and will be sold on the most reasonable terms.
The following articles now in store, and con-
stantly for sale
300 boxes Petit Pois
800 do Mushroom
100 do Truffies
5000 lbs. Preserves, assorted, by the pound in
the bottle
Largo assortment Of Sauces, Spanish olives
300 bottles Currant Jelly, assorted sizes
1900 lbs Chocolate, of different kinds
400 kegs Grape
200 quart bottles Of fresh Tomato
300 bottles Tomato Sauces, at 25 cents per
FOR HIRE
lie has for hire, ON the most reasonable terms,
the allowing articles
Two pair Of very rich Candelabras
Silver Spoons. large, dessert and tea
Forks, large and dessert
Glass Ware Of every description
Large assortment OF Plates, Fruit Stanos, &c.
LA WILLIE DE PARIS,
Dec l2-dlw&eotf corner Of llth st. 4 Penn. av.
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RAvENsCRoET COLLEGE,
Coraa.hIo Trnn@ssse.


Under The control Of Bishop Otey and Convention Of
the ProtSs'1nf Episcopal Church
rI,HE next SEES ish will begin ON the first Monday
IL in September Professor MCLEOD Is head OF
the household; and win fully carry out the plans
by which il il proposed TO make quiet, refined,
aud dncctionatc bomc-circlc, promotive alike Of
moral. mental, and physical culture. In the study
hall and The play ground, in the dormitorles, az
table and in the parlor, constant attention will
be paid TO the labis and mannors Of the students;
and pains viii be spared TO supply, as Tar as poe
sible al the tGader Offices Of parent.
TERMS
Boarding, lodging, washing, mending, iuel,
lights and tuition in all the classes, English, Ma
thematical and Classical, Modern Languages, &c,
$3.50 year, payable half yearly in advance, one
half on the first ol September, and onehalf ON the
first Of February.
Pupils may b. entered at any time, and will be
charged accordingly.
Vacation--the months Of July and August.
Rt Rev JAS. ~. OTEy, ID. D., President
ASDsEw J. PoLK, esq, Ashwood, maury co.
JAMES WALKER, esq, Columbia, DO
Rev. r. II. CREssEy, Ashwocd Rectory, do.
Jan. 2. iTus'ccs
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LIFE ASSURANCE.
National Loan Fund Life Assurance society,
26 CORNHILL, LONDON, AND II WALL
STREET, NEW YORK.

national Loan Fund Life Assurance society.
26 CORNHILI, LONDON, AND ~ WALL
STREET, NEW YORK.
CAPTTAL, f5O0 900 sterling, or S2,6OO,OO
~ (Empo,cued by Act Of Pariiomer't) ID Pc
RoVoi Assent, 27h July, 1898. "a Savings' Bank
for the Widow and the Orphan" T. Lamic Muir
ray, George street, Hanover Square, Chairman Of
hs Court OF Directors, London.
USITEp STATES BoARD oF Local DR EoroRs.
NV YoRK-C Edward Habicht, Chairman !;
John s. Palmer James Boorman, George Barclay,
Samuel s. Rowland Samuel NJ. Fox, William Van
Hook. Aquila G. Stout, Tanning c. Tucker. Bache
McEvers
Graham, w. Peter. Oh. u. NJ. Consul,) Louis A.
Cooley, William Jones'
BAirfMoar. Jonathan Meredith, John McTavish,
(H. n. NJ. Consul,) Donald Mcllvain, samuel Hef
man, Henry Tiffany, pr :. y. McyunJc9, .I pvA;,,.v
franklin Dexter, Benjamin seayer, Elijah ID. Brig
ham, r. A. Grattan, III u. M Consul)
j. LEANDER STARR, General agent
EpwARp T. RIcHARpsoS, General Accountant
for the United States and H. ". A. Colonies.
Pamphlets containing the rates of premium, pros
pectus, example, Dnames Of gents, medical exam
iners &C. can be had free OF charge application
at7I wall street, and Of agents.
Part OF the capital Is permanently invested in the
United States in the names of three Of the local di
cctors as strustces-avalable always 10 the assured
in cases Of disputed claims (should any such srise)
otherwise.
Premium becomes due without forfeiture Of policy.
The United states Local Board meet every We'd
uesday, at their Office in Wall street, where all
business connected with the Society's operations in
America is transacted-affording thereby every
possible advantage Of promptncss and attention 10
narties in cases Of leave 10 travel loans, settlement,
&c.
Medical examiners attend daily, at o'clock, p.
m AT n Wall street, and at the Office Of the diff
ferent Local Boards and Agencies.
All communications TO be addressed TO
J. LEANDER STARR, General Agenf
for bs Uniied States and for n. " A. Colonies.
Inne
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A Splendid Fortune may be gained by an
Outlay of fI0 or f5.
Metropollt.n Portrait club.

metropolitan Portrait Club.
Offices 80 Albany Road, London, England.
rTNHE Directors beg to announce that there Will
i be drawn for Grand Series of Portraits of all
horses entered for the forthcoming
GREAT DERBY RACE.
The drawing will be conducted upon those hon
orable principles which have hitherto given great
satisfaction, and secured to the above Association
such extensive patronage; and that while the past
success and h0h estimation in which the Club Is
held are subjects of pleasing congratuation 10 the
projectors they encourage endeavors for still fur
ther development Of their plan. For the future,
therefore, the number Of prizes will be extended TO
the portraits Of all horses that entered for each
particular race-Non- Starters well Winners
and Starters. The following list is now open
5000 Members TO each Class.
FIRST CLASS, fl0. 2D DITTO, G5. 3D DITTO, Fl.
Parties can have one or moro shares in each or
either of the different classes
Those Members who draw the portraits Of first,
second, and third Horses, the other starting Horses,
also those that do not start, (but which are entered
for the Race,) will receive the following prizes.
The drawing will take place ten days before the
Races.
Portrqit of First Hor~.-First Class, f20, 900:
Second Class, fl0,000; Third Class, f2,oO0.
Portrait Of Second Horss.-First Class, flO,O0O;
Second Class, f5,0O0; Third Class, fl 900.
Portrait ef Third Horse.-First Class; $4,000;
Second Class, C., 500; Third Class, f50O.
Divided amongst The Portraits Of Starfas.-First
Class, $4,000; Second Class, f2,5oO; Third Class,
f5O0.
Dividsd amongst the Portraits Qf Non Stayfas.--
First Class, El0,OO0; Second Class, f5,00O; Third
Class, fl 900.
The number. of prizes to be distributed in each
Class are 2O9 that being the number Of horses en-
tered for the race. All letters TO contain remit
tancc drafts, bank notes, &c, addressed and made
payable 10 the Managing Director,
JOHN BURRIDGE, esq,
SO Albany Road, London, England
Numbers forwarded Immediately on receipt Of a
remittance Full particulars Of tho Race viii be
sent with the fortunate numbers to each subscriber
so that he may know his position, and whether or
not he be one Of the fortunate. Office commissions
n per cent to be deducted from the above prizes.
jan 3-dtfif
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AYERS ..cHERRY PEcroRAL,"

ron THE cuRE oF
Colds, Coughs, ASTHMA, Influenza, Group,
Whooping Cough and Consumption.
rIyHE uniform success which has attended the use
i of this preparabon--its salutary efcct-its
power 10 relieve and cure affections Of the lungs
have gained for Il celebrity equslled by no other
medicine. We offer il 20 the afflicted with entire
confidence in It's virtues and tho full belief that IL
will subduo and remove the sevcrest attacks Of dis
case upon the throat and lungs. These results, as
they Become publicly known, very naturally at
tract the attention Of medical men and phlnnthro.
pists every where What is their opinion OF CHERRY
PEcroRA Al may be seen in the following;
vsLExrISE MoTr, NJ d., Professor Of Surgery
Medical College, New York, says;
"It gives me pleasure 70 certify the value and
efficacy Of Ayers CHERRY PEcToRAL, which con
slider peculiarly adapted 10 cure diseases OF the
throat and lungs
From EpwARD Hr1cHcocK, ". ID, III. d., Pres'-
dent Of Amhoa Coilegs
&c. AYEa-Sir. have used your CHERaY PEc-
rozaL in my own case OF dccp-scatcd bronc1ltls,
and am satisfied from its cheinical constitution, !,
that il Is an admirable compound for the relief OF
larynQial and bronchial difficulties. u my opinion,
20 ts superior character, can be OF any service
you are at liberty TO use il as you think proper
EDWARD HITCHCOCK.
ANHERsT, Sept. ~, ls49.
From BESJAmrS srLLrnAS, W. D., III. D., ETC.,
Professor of Chemistry, Min0ology, &c, Pais
Coii,os oeyb,y Of me literary, historical, phiio-
soptioai and scientific societies Of A"u'co and
Europe.
deem the CHERRY PEcToRAL an admirabie com
position from some of the best articles IN tnc Ma
tcria Mcdica, and very effective remedy ior the
class Of diseases Il is intended 70 cure
NEw HAvES, CT., Nov. ], 1919.
READ THE EVIDENCE.
HARTFORD, Jan. 26, ls47.
Dr. y. G. AVER Dear Sir: Having been rescued
from a painful and dangerous disease by your
medicine, gratitude prompts me 20 send you TINS
acknowledgment, not only in justice 70 you, out
for the information Of others in like am ction.
slight cold upon the lungs, neglected az nrst,
became severe that splitting OF blood, Nioent
cough aud profuse night swcats followed and last
ened upon ne. ! became emaciatcd, could not
sleep, was distressed by my cough. and pam
through my chest, and In short had all the alarm
ing symptoms Of quick consumption. NO medi-
cine seemed at all 20 reach my case, until provi-
dcntially tried your CHEsRy PEoTsaAL, when soon
relieved and now has cured me.
Yours with respect, f. A. STEWART.
Prepared by J. c. AVER, Lowell, Mas.
Sold in Washington, ID. c., by Il. d. WI
Gilman; Georgetown, DR.. Linthicun Alexandria,
Cook Peel; Richmond, Purcell, Ladd Co.. and
druggists generally. Feb. l2-dly,rlaw,&w
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NTEw BooKs.-Turkish Evenings Entertain
IN ments, the Wonders Of Remarkable Incidents,
and the Rareties Of Anecdotes, translated from the
Turkish :,
Historical Studies. BY Gee. w. Green, late U.
s. Consul at Rome.
second volume of Goldsnith's Miscellaneous
Works. BY Prior.
Commercial Correspondence French.
BY Merchant.
Just received, for sale by
TAYLOR x MAURY
Feb. 10 BOOKSELLERS, near 9th street.
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A FORTUNE FOR E1O. OR f5.
Britannia Sporting Portrait Club.

FORTUNE FOR E1O. OR f5.
Britannia Sporting Portrait Club.
Offices, George street, Plymouth, England.
TIME Managers beg to acquaint their numerous
u Patrons that the next DISTRIBUTION OF PoR-
TRAITS OF RACE HORSES will comprise those en-
tered for the forthcoming
GRAND NATIONAL DERBY RACE,
The No. Of Shares TO be limited 10 5000 each Class
FIRST CLASS MEMBER, fl0. 2D CLASS DITTO, f5.
Early application for the unappropriated Shares
is necessary. A party subscribing for more than
One Share has the chance of gaining an equal num-
Der of Bonuses. Those Members who draw the
various Portraits will be presented with the follow
ing sums.
Portrait of lst CT. Bonuses I'd Cl do.
Winner or First Horse. EGO, 900 El0,000
Second Horse . 10000 5000
Third Horse - 5000 1000
Divided amongst Starters. 5000 1900
's Non n-Starters 5000 1900
There are 209 Bonuses in each Class, that being
the Number of Horses entered for the Race. The
Drawing will be conducted upon the same legiti-
mate principles those which characterized the late
st. Leger and other proceedings.
Full particulars Of the result will be sent to abb
sent Members Immediately after the decision, that
each may know his position.
Subscribers Registered and Scrip forwarded on Re
ceipt of Remittance. Bills Of Exchange, Drqfts,
Bank Notes, &c addressed and made Payable to the
Managing Directors w. JAMES & co.
Five per cent commission to be deducted on the
presentation of Bonuses Dec 2l-eod3m
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Usrrrp STATES PArExr orrIcE, Feb. 81, 1850

USrrEp STATES PATEST oFFrcE, Feb. 81, 1850.
ON the petition Of Thomas ID. Dewey, admins
" traitor Of David Dewey, deceased, OF East
Poultney, Vermont, praying for the extension Of
a patent granted 10 said David Dewey for an inn
provcment in Horse Rakes, for seven years from
the expiration Of said patent, which takes place
the 23d day Of November, 1851:
II is ordered that the said petition be heard at the
Patent Office. ON the frat Monday in June next,
at IL O'Clock, m; and all persons notified 10
appear and show cause, any they have, why said
petition ought not to be granted.
Ordered, also, that this notice be published in the
Republic, Intelligencer, and Union, Washington
city, ID. c.; Telegraph, Harrisburg, Pa; Journal,
Providence, X. l.; Evening Journal, Albany, ". Y;
Free Press, Middlebu-y, VerInont State Journal.
indianapolis Ia; once week for three successive
weeks previous TO the first Monday in June next.
THOMAS EwBANK,
Commissioner of Patsnfs
p. s.-Editors Of the above papers will please
copy and send their bills 70 the Patent Office, with
a paper containing this notice. Feb. 2s-law3w
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JrSrrED STATES HOTEL. washington.

TINTED STATES HOTEL. Washington.
u ID. C.-The United States hotel having been
thoroughly repaired and newly furnished, Is now
opened for the reception Of guests. The situation
OF the house and its capacity recommend 1t partic
ularly TO the travelling public, aud 10 persons hay-
ing business at the capital II is within a very few
steps of the railroad depot, aud short distance
from the capitol The proprietor feels confident of
this ability TO make his guests comfortable, and
sures them that exertions shall be spared either
by himself or those in his employ, to gain the ap-
probation Of his visiters.
EDW. II. FULLER,
Survivor of the late firm of A. Fuller & Go
Jan l0-3tawSw
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THE MODERN STANDARD DRAMA.
Published by M. Douglas, III Spruce Street,
New York.
Price l2b cents each.
Under this title collection of all the celebrated
plays that keep possession of the modern stage is
now in course Of publication.
The series is printed from new, lar &C, and uni
form type, good paper, and soldat the low price
of l2l cents each play.
Eight numbers form large and elegant volume,
for which general title page, and an engraving
of some distinguished performer, are regularly
given Bound in Cloth, ST..
The following plays have been already published
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nHILIP BARTON KEY will attend 10 any
business he may be entrusted with before either
of the Courts Of this Districts and will also attend
TO the prosecution Of Claims before Congress and
the Departments. Office on street.
Inlv l7-f