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sTATEsNIAN'sM MANUAL,

STATESMAN'S MANUAL,
Comprising the Lives, Addresses, and Mes
sages OF the Presidents OF the United
States,
From Washington 10 ThyLor's Inaugural Message
March 1919 tcih a History of their Adrninistrd-
lions and of each Session Of Congress- also
Documents, and a complete Inder, or analytical
Tdble qf Contents 10 The ichole cork.
Edited by Edwin Williams, Esq.
Illustrated with Portraits Of our twelve Presi-
dents, engraved on Steel, from the most approved
authorities and in the best style of art. Printed
on the best paper, and handsomely bound in en-
blematic style. II will also be embellished with
views of the Capitol, Presidents House, and the
Seals of the several States and the United States.
In four large Svo volumes. Price $40.
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS, &c.
From the President Of ne United States.
'To. Mr.. f. WALKER.-Dcar sir; have found
your Statesman's Manual valuable work, and cx-
Yours, JAMES X. POLK.
From the Hon. Henry Clay.
"My DEAR Sra: Your Stateamans Manual is a
very valuable work for reference"
STATE or New YoRK, Secrctary's Office, \
Dept Of Com. Schools, ALBANY, Sep. 10, lS46.
have examined the Statesman Manual, !" in
two volumes octavo, compiled by Edwin Williams
and am of opinion that il is proper work for
school district libraries, and deserving of place
in these institutions, designed for the diffusion Of
usefu knowledge
Signed Us RANDALL,
Dept. State, sup't Common Schools.
From he Journal Of Commerce.
"This is one Of the most important books pub
lshed in the United States for a long time"
From he ~ T. Courier and Enquirer.
"This il the most important contribution TO
American political history ever published"
From NE Democratic Revie'o
"Tho whole forms most complete library in it.
se Of all that concerns the politics of the country
No individual should be without these two volumes
at hand for prompt reference. How many hours
Of idle discussions and senseless debates might be
spared to heated partizans, were these books at
hand for appeal. We shall have frequent occasions
20 refer 10 them"
From me ". y. Express Of dug. u, 1876
"This is cmphatically national work, and ne
such eminently deserving Of "A national support"
From Die Commercial AdUdtiso
'Such work IL invaluable, and l. offered al
comparatively low price, in expectation Of large
sale"
From ne Luzerr.e Democrat.
"Thc Statcsnan's Manual is very valuable
work, comprising a complete condensed political
history Of our country from the formation Of our
Government until the present time"
From the Washingfonian, Ohio.
cit IL but scanty praise 10 say, that no work Of
equal value 10 the American Statesman, Politician,
Journalist, Historian, &c, &c, has ever before APP
pearcd."
From he Harrisburg (Pa.) Argus, dug 20, lo46.
Ono politician, no man who desires 10 under
stand the history Of the several administrations of
the General Government, should be without copy
of t. As book of reference il is invaluable"
Address J.. WALKER,
Auo 9O-u Fulton ST New York
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ALEXANDRIA ACADEMY

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
rI,HE course Of study embraces the Ancient and
Il the Modern Languages, Mathematics, and
Natural Science. Courses Of Lectures on Natural
Philosophy, Chemistry, and Astronomy, are de-
ivered during the year. The school room, recita-
ton, and lecture rooms all handsomely fur
nisbed. The Institution is supplied with a complete
Philosophical and Chemical apparatus, and every
other requisite for thorough and extensive study
Terms, for board, washing, fuel and lights, with
tuition in Latin, Greek, and Mathematics, s $50
per annum. For further information address
Oct 1T X. l.. BROCKETT, Principal.
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Postscript TO Advertisements for Proposals.
for carrying the Mails.

A LABAMA.--Proposal TO carry the mail daily
n on the Alabama river, between Mobile and
Montgomery, supplying the different intermediate
Post Offices, will be considered; times Of arrival and
departure 10 be specified.
Also, to carry the mail tri-weekly between Mo
bile and Columbus. Mississippi, by the most direct
route; times Of arrival and departure TO be specified
Feb. 8
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A CARD.-The subscriber member Of the
N former Commission on Mexican claims, will
be in Washington in the course Of the month OF
November, and offers his services TO claimants un-
der the treaty. He will attend 10 any other bust
with which he may be trusted, especially from
the South. Those DESTROYS Of obtaining his SER
vices will please TO address Andrew Wylie, esq,
Washington city.
Nov. b-dtf III. NJ. BRECKENRIDGE.
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Il lent and Employment Society are now pre-
pared 20 give out work to INDECENT females at their
store in Briscocs buildings, Of the Centre Mar
ket, and facing the avenue competent and ex-
perienced lady has been engaged, whose il will
be 10 provide constant employment, at just prices,
b all who apply. Families and strangers visiting
the city will find Il accommodation leave their
orders for work the establishment where il will
be given 10 those only who competent 10 do il
neatly IL is the intention Of the Society TO keep
supply Of ready made clothing Of good materials,
and well made, comprising Gentlemen's and La
dies under garments, dressing gowns, &c, and
children's clothing generally; comforts, &c.
As the object Of the Society IL 20 improve the con-
dition Of the poor, by aiding and encouraging them
TO supply their own wants by their own industry,
they hope b be sustained i'm the enterprise by the
hearty cooperation and support Of the citizens.
Dec D
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Mis-. ELLIs,s .mousEKEEpINe MADE

Mrs. ELLIs's WORCESTERSHIRE MADE
Ifl EasSb" or Complete Instructor in all branches
Of Cookery and Domestic Economy. Price 12I eta.
The Complete Confcctoner, Pastry Cook and
Confectionery and Pastry. % cents.
Miss Lesie's Complete Cookery, in its various
branches.
Miss Bcecher's Domestic Economy, for the use
Of young ladies at home and at school.
With many other works Of the same kind, for
sale at low prices.
TAYLOR 4 MAURY,
Sept II Booksellers, near 9Th street
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A Splendid Fortune may be gained by an
Outlay Of EI0 or f5.
Metropolitan Portrait Club.

metropolitan Portrait Club.
Offices, 81 -Atbany Road, London, England
I'VE Directors beg to announce that there t viii Il.
i be drawn for a 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 so great
satisfaction, and secured TO the above Association
such extensive patronage; and that while the past
success and high estimation IN which the Club Is
held are subjects of pleasing congratuaton 70 the
projectors, they encourage endeayors for stun inr
Their development of their plan. For the future,
therefore, the number of prizes will be extended 10
the portraits Of all horses that entered for each
particular race-Non Starters as well as winners
and Starters. The following list Is now open:
5000 Members TO each Class
FiRsr CLASS, fl0. % DITTO, Is. 3D DITTO, FL
Parties can have one or more 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
Portrait of FIRST Horse.-First Class Ego 900:
Second Glass, 10000; Third Glass, $4,000.
Portrait Of Second Horse.-First Class, 200;
Second Class rs 900; Third Glass, t. 600
Portrait Of Third Horss.--First Class; $4,000;
Second Class, e., 800; Third Class, E50O
Divided amongst the Portraits Of Starters.-First
Class, $4,000; Second Class, f2, 500; Third Class,
E500.
Dipided amongst the Portraits Of Non Starters
First Class, 10000; Second Class, $4,000; Third
Class, FL 900
The number of prizes TO be distributed in each
Class are 209, that being the number of horses en-
tered for the race. All letters to contain remit
lance, drafts, bank notes, &c, addressed and made
payable to the Managing Director,
JOHN BURRIDGE, esq,
80 Albany Road, London, England.
Numbers forwarded Immediately on receipt'o 8
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sent with the fortunate numbers to each subscriber
20 that he may know his position, and whether or
not he be one of the fortunate Office commission;
u per cent, be deducted from the above prizes.
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FOR RENT,

FURNISHED ROOMS, AZ comfortable az any in
IL the city, eligibly located on the north side OF
y street, between 18th and 18th, and second door
from 18th. II desired the whole house, containing
twelve rooms will be rented ON the most reason
able terms. Apply TO Mrs. X NJ. Magruder, on
the premises. Dec Al
rI'HIRD NO. OF DYRNE's DICTIONARY
Il Of Mechanics, Engine Work and Engineering.
The Modern Housewife, by Alexis Soyer.
For sale At TAYLOR 4 MAURY'S
Feb. ~ Bookstore, near 9th street.
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CARUsI's SALOON.

rINHIRD VOL. Hildreth's History OF the
Il United states.
Gimpses Of Spain, Notes Of an Unfinished
Tour in Is47, by 5. T. Wallis.
Combe on the Physiological and Moral Manage
nent of Infancy, for the use of parents.
Second part Of the Topographic Encyclopedia Of
Literature, Science and Art.
This day received, for sale at
TAYLOR 4 MAURY'S
Nov. Bookstore, near 9Th st.
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WANTED TO RENT.-A convenient house
w located In central position, with not less
than eight rooms, besides the kitchen. II would
he taken for a term of years. A line left in box
l27, at the post office will receive immediate at.
tention. Aug % "
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DANCING ACADEMY.

GEORGE NJ. BIBB. Councillor nj Law,
OFFERS his professional services in the Supreme
" Court of the United States, the Circuit and Or
phan's courts for the District OF Columbia, claims
before the Court of Commissioner under treaty
with Mexico and in claims upon the Treasury.
Office corner Of and 9th streets, opposite west end
Of Patent Office square; entrance from cast side OF
9Th street Sept. l9-u
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oNGFELLow's NEW VOLUME or
IL POEMS, in different styles, Just received for
sale by TAYLOR 4 MAURY,
Dec. "a Booksellers, near 9th st.
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GOOD LETTER PAPER, RULED, for
VI 81 25 ream.
GOOD FoOLsCAP, RULED, for 81 Is a ream.
STEEL PENS for Is cents box, containing ~
dozen.
ind fua assorfmsni Of Stationery and Blank
Books Of eUoy quality for sale at equally cheap prices
BY TAYLOR 4 INJURY,
Feb. 10 Booksellers Statoners near 9th st.
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w. T. PORTER


- Law. will attend promptly 10 any business in
his profession m the city Of Richmond (including
cases in the Appellate and Federal Courts) and
the adjacent counties, and in the town Of Peters
burg.
or Office No. 8. Law Buildings, Richmond.
Virginia.
Aug. 6-u
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DIR. Martins syrup OF wild Cherry and sar-
saparilla.

FuhE WILD AMI ohRcAT
il which, ON the basis of this preparation have
long been celebrated in Consumption and Scrofula,
Diseases of the skin, Coughs, Colds, Splitting of
Blood Asthma, &c Though this remedy has been
but short time before the public, yet it has gained
perhaps more character and reputation as a cura-
tive in those diseases than any remedy of the day
The Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal church,
(the Right Rev. w. II. Whittngham,) authorized
us to say he has used it in his own person with de
cided beneft-Dr. S, Harper, of Kent Island, has
written 10 US, he has used il with great success IN
his practice [see his letter in the pamphlet AND
in letter from lady the Eastern Shore OF TINS
State, she says: 81 had letter from Miss F.
ON Tuesday; she says mother has requested her to
say Isabel derived almost instantaneous reLei from
DR. MARTINS SYRUP OF WILD CHERRY.
Her disease was Consumption in its forming stage
The Boonsborough odd Fslo,c, of Washington
county, Maryland, June goth, ls4S, says: "When
an article has afforded relief to many persons
DR. MARTINS COMPOUND SYRUP OF WILD
CHERRY has done, we feel bound TO make il
knewn There never article in this coun-
try that has afforded relief and gave more satsfac-
ton than this. In the neighborhood of Brownsville,
in this county, it has effected several important
cures, and, from our own certain knowledge OF 1t,
we pronounce it unequalled for the cure of Coughs,
Colds, and diseases OF this kind"
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DoYs' AND GIRLS BOOKS OF every va
ID riety, for all ages, and at prices varying from
three cents TO five dollars, at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Dec. 81 Bookstore, near 9th st.
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% EvERY DEscRpTIoN,
Ereeutsd at the Office Of he Republic
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JAMES MoUNTJOY Or, I've been Thinking.
- BY A. s. Roe.
Dictionary of Mechanics, Engine Work and I'm.
cheering. Part II.
Companion 90 Ollendorff's Method Of Learning
French. by G.. w Greene
For sale at TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Jan. ~ Bookstore, near 9Th ct
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EBEsEzrR CooK GEoReE b. SARsEsT.
COOK d SARGENT,
GENERAL LAND AGENTS,
Corner Of Main and Second Streets,
Davenport, Io,oa.
June 3O-df
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". w. RIsaUE.

A TTORNEY ut Law and Agent for Claims
N against the United States. Office on Pennsyl.
vania avenue, near 18th street, Washington.
June i3-ly
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TERMS.

vance payments are indispensable 10 carry them
Postnasters who may obtain subscribers will be
allowed twenty per cent. on the subscription
prices for single papers, which they may retain
when they send on the names of subscribers and
the subscription money The price for the Con
oREssIoSAL GLOBE and APPENDIX TO Clubs who
take ten copies is low, that deduction can be
afforded. Subscriptions may be RENTED by mail,
at risk, in money at par in the section of the
country where subscribers reside.
The CONGRESSIONAL GLoBE and APPENDIX, or
the DAILY GLOBE, as they may elect, will be sent
10 all editors who may publish this Prospectus as
noen three times before the first Monday in De
cembcr, and send one copy Of their paper con-
tanning il distinctly marked around with pen to
direct our attention 10 IL. JOHN G.. RIYES.
WAsmNoToN CRY, Oct. 9, 1919. Oct. IS.
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JoURDAN w. MAURy.

CROCK, Money, and Exchange Broker Office
~ on Pennsylvania avenue, next door east Of
Coleman's Hotel, Washington city.
Uncurrent notes bought and sold at best rates
Stocks bought and sold.
Notes and drafts collected
Aug. 23-ly
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Il POE, with Notices Of bis Lfc and Genius by
~ p WILLIE, r. LowELL and X. W. GRHwoLD.
vols with Portrait For sale by
TAYLOR a MAURY,
hsrchs Bcokseliers, near och street
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Pension and Bounty Land Agency,

WASHINGTON CITY,
Office removed 10 18Th street, opposite the Treasury
Department
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FouR WEARS ron TEN DOLLARS.
The undersigned will give the Volumes of the
Knickerbocker for the years ls47, '4S, 49, and So
to all persons who win remit 10 him Zen dollars in
funds current in this city, post paid
TERMS SIS per annum in advance. All remit.
tances must be made 20
SAMUEL HUSTON, Publisher,
l39 Nassau street, New York
01-BAcK Volumes or Numbers supplied, and a
complete set for sale. July
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BEWARE OF IMPOSTORS.

TIIE subscriber takes this Opportunity to inform
the, public, that there aEesimpostors travelling
through Virginia. selling receipt fir making a
Wash Mixture for washing Clothes, Which is an in
fringemeatupon Stephen Cranes Patent Chemical
Compound Mixture for Washing Clothes AND other
things, Cranes being the only patented Compound
or WASH Mixture that IS in use, and Mr. Cranes
Directions or Receipt hss been printed and sed by
these irnpostors Of these without dates: or
signalures-and the vender refuses to give his
name. a. >. ;>>,-, ,..r,t'sr
I have purchased the .Patent,sight for the State
OfEirginia from the palenee, and !, or my Agents,
will sell county or family rights OIL accommodate
ing terms. And hereby ,&arq all persons from
using This Mixture, unless purchased ofan author
ized agent, as it is violation oflaw. and they make
themselves liable iQr damages; and in all such cases
they will be dealt with rs the law directs -,
MATHEW McKEEVER.
February Is, 1S50-3t.
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;EgRerEAN EEwa-The steamshfp America Of
rived at Halifax on Saturday evening, after pas
sage of over fourteen days from Liverpool ~
ENaLAND.--the Queens Speech has been very
favorably received. Both Houses Of Parliament
were opened by proxy on the 3lst ult., when. the
Speech of the Queen was delivered by the Lord
Chancellor. So.
FRANcE.7 On and SINCE Monday, the city Of pp
ris has been ina, State dHssfge inacopseqsence Of
series of disturbances created by a,rppb in .Roqe 81
Martin ',apd ST, Antonip. The. police authorities
came 10 GU, down certain trees of Liberty planted
during the Revolution. They were resisted aud
dispersed BY the people, put strong body Of mill
,ary advanced and the mob dispersed with the loss
Of seven wounded whilst il could not be said that
the tsois were notested. SINCE then that part of
Paris has been in continued stateof fefmeRt, and
none knows what the next mail may bring. =. .o,.
. aGREEon.-zAdvices from Athens to The 10Th aRd
18th ut. inclusive, stale that serious rupture has
taken place between the English aud Greek. gov
ernpents 1t appears that some old claims upon
the Greek government remained unsettled, and
their demand caused the difficulty, WHICH was ad-
ded 70 by ,eontroyersy,ih regard to some islands
belonging to the Ionian group, which have been u
surped by the Greek government.
Dates to the 22d ult, have been received from
htntnS, Willcn Sldt6 that iOul VI i'O wal NC9oCo
belonging to King Ohio were captured by the Eng
lish squadron, and that all Greek merchantmen
were prohibited from leaving or entering their res
psc,iye ports.' p. -. =.
1t is reported that England had accepted the me-
dia,on of France in this affair and that the French
Minister has declared in private that he hopes to be
able 10 few days TO say that the misunderstanding
between England aud Greece had been amioabiy
settled. ~.
RussiA.--Accounis from the 'Dardanelles state
that the Circassians have gained great advantages
over the Russians on the Orsa. The Russians hay
ing been compelled to retreat with great loss
SwIrzERLAHD.-Ausriah has. made demand for
the extradition of some Poles who have taken ref
uge from the Swissiies, following the late Hungari
an troubles, withnthe Cantonments of Swilasetlanl
The Swiss government has refused TO surrender the
refugees except in cases Where it scearly proved
that the refugees have intrigued in politics, and 9th
erwise misconducted themselves. In this position
the Can,onments are sustained by the. French Gov
eminent. England will also 1t is supposed, sus-
tain the Swiss in their position.
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coNtNfIssToNERs' SALE
OF VALUABLE LAND. @

,I,HE undersigned Commissioners. appointed by
decree Of the Circuit Superior Court Of Au-
pusta, rendered onthe llth of December, lo49, IN
the case of Reeds Committee rs. Reed &c, VIII
proceed to sell at public auction, to the highest bid.
der, on the premises, on Saturday the End day Of
March, the Tract Of Land in the, bill and proceed
ings mentioned IT contains By iHe original patent
500 ACRES, bat VIII ,ppw probably measure near
ly $50 Acres, asd will be surveyed before the
SALE II lies about miles north fSlaunton, with
in II mile VI the McAdamized Road-adjoining
the Lands Of Dr., Gamble, Col. Robertson, Sc
About one third Of The Tract is cleared and in cul-
tivation-the remaining two thirds well timbered
The improvements are a good LOG HOUSE,
,olerabIe good Barn, and two good Orchards. There
is Spring and also Wei Of good water conven-
~ TiERMswSo much cash cas- in, hand as will de-
fray the expenses of sale and all the cpss Of suit
on the residue of the purchase money, credit oil
2, 8 and years will be allowed unless we And ON
the day Of sale that longer M shorter credit Will
enhance the price of the land we will then modify
the terms as regards the number Oh ins.alments into
which The purchase money is to BE- divided. by
the decree, at least ons.haf Of the purchase money
must bear interest from the day Of sale, and per-
haps the whole, as.will then and there be made
known the purchaser To- execute. bond with ap.
proved personal security and the title Of the land
10 be withheld as further security until The whole
of the purchase money is paid: o.
Mr.. John Reed, residing upon the Land will
shew it to any person DESTROYS Of seeing 1t.
SAM'L. HARNSBARGER, r,o,nn,,,s
JOHN d. IMBODEN, oo"
Februarv % iS50-tds w