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- MAST would call the attention of the public
~. generally, but the ladies particularly, to his
new and elegant assortment of French Jewelry,
which will be opened to-day for inspection He
enumerates in part
Diamond Pins and Rings, and heavy style
setting
Ruby and Diamond Rings in great variety
Comedian Seals, surmounted with solid gold
charms, one very elegant and accurate like
ness of Henry Clay, which the ladies are in
vited to call and examine
Massive Gold Bracelets, richly Enameiled do
New style Bracelets, set with Carbunces and
Opals
In Breastpins and Earrings he is confident his
sortment cannot be excelled consisting OF every
variety of Enameed, Plain, Pearl Diamond,
&c. Also endless variety Of Cuffpins Chate-
lains, Vest, and Fob Chains, with other articles
usually kept at his establishment
The above goods have been selected with the
greatest and attention from a new and
splendid stock, and, they of the richest style
and newest pattern, the subscriber ia confident that
they cannot be surpassed July %
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MADAME MoNPLAIsIR's BENEFIT.--The ballet
troupe remain to-night for the purpose Of giving
complimentary beneat to Madame Monplaisir.
The troupe is said TO be one Of the most complete
that has visited city, and their varied and
beautiful performances we learn have ELECTED the
admiration Of all who have witnessed them.
The billfor to- night has been selected by request
and is unquestionably the beat of the season. Ma
dame Monplaisir will no doubt receive bumper
FuEL.-Anthracite coal is selling at from five to
five dollars and fifty cents per ton, delivered; Cum
berland, handpick lump five dollars; smaller, or
blacksmiths' coal, three dollars and seventy five
cents; wood, oak. five dollars and fifty cents, and
bakers pine four dollars and fifty cents cord.
There is no scarcity of wood in the market and
yet the price is unusually high. This, we learn
from private sources, is owing TO the fact that it
has now TO be brought hither, in most cases, dis
tances varying from forty to one hundred miles,
Tin schooners and hat-boats,) on the Potomac; and
added to this is the increased expense Of inland
transportation to the shipping point, and the COM
petition among the fuel merchants of Washington
to purchase from the boats.
CoNTISENrAL GUARDs.-Forty citizens have al
ready enrolled their names as members of this mil
itary corps, just organized in the Seventh Ward.
Oh rIiuhy evening tne ioiio"inB haheu Behue-
men elected officers, namely; Charles A. AL
exander, captain; -- Thornton, first lieuten-
ant; John l.. Smith, second lieutenant; Ephraim
Wheeler, third lieutenant; DIR. J. E. Morgan, sur
geon; Robert II. Knight, ensign; ID. b. Clarke,
quartermaster; and John II. Bird, orderly sergeant
This company will wear uniform similar to
that now bearing the name Of the "New York Con-
tinentals of '76,' which preserves the main fea-
lures of the dress of revolutionary days, and con-
sists of buff brooches and fartop boots; blue coat
with buff facings and cuffs, and large brass but
tons; the hat three-cornered, with black cockade
and pompop; arms, muskets.
G. w. p. Custis has been elected honorary
member of the Continental Guards"
Immediate measures are to be taken for procur-
ing uniforms, and the first public parade is de-
signed to take place the next anniversary of the
birthday of Washington.
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rARPETINGs, FLOOR OIL-CLoTIIs,
~ CURTAIN MATERIALS, &c.-The sub
scribers have the pleasure of announcing TO their
numerous friends and housekeepers generally, of
the cities OF Washington, Georgetown, and Alex
andra, and adjacent counties of Maryland and
Virginia, that they have just received per New
York and Boston packets, by far the most extern
sive and altogether the most complete assortment
Of HOUSE-FURNISHING DRY GOODS, ofevery
description, that they have ever had the pleasure
of presenting TO the public the leading articles Of
which they beg to enumcrate, viz:
30 pieces tapestry velvet car peting, new designs
50 do do Brussels do very rich
IS do extra heavy English Brussels do J..
Is do do do do email
figures
bales patent English Brussels, low priced
5000 yards super three-ply carpeting Lowell man
$500 do super ingram carpetiug, Lowell man
ufacture
900 do super ingram carpeting, second quality
sheets very beautiful oil cloth, which will be
cut to any shape for halls or passages
20 pieces twilled and plain Venetian for passages
and steps
so dozen brass stair rods, all sizes, and cheap
% printed drugget crumb cloths, from lO-4 to
10 pieces very rich silk and wool curtain dc
lnine
20 pieces very rich worsted and cotton curtain
rs pieces very rich worsted damasks
10 do do union damasks, double width
do do worsted de LANES for furni-
ture
% do Turkey-red cashmereis
20 pairs richly embroidered rcd lace curtains
so do embroidered muslin curtains
80 pieces embroidered curtain muslin, low
price
$50 brass cornces, from the richest to the cheapest
Together with all necessary curtain trimmings
and fixtures of the latest styles, all OF which will be
offered upon the most accommodating terms. Pur
chasers are cordially invited to examine our stock
before making their selections elsewhere.
Sept l6-d4wif H0oE, BRO. & co.
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CUMBERLAND COAL STOVES & CRATES.

r AM now receiving large assortment of Stoves
IL and q rates of the latest and most approved pat
terms, a few of which will name; the Egg Stove
and others for Cumberland coal Cooking Stoves
and Crates for Cumberland coal; also, great vari-
ETY. of Stoves for wood and hard coal. few more
OF the justly celebrated and we-known Etna air.
tight cooking stove, for which am sole agent for
the District, just received. / also receiving
an entire new Stove for wood, hard and Cumber
land coal, viz: the Jewel Parlor, the Chandelier
Parlor, and the Minor Parlor. You have but 10
give us a call to be suited in style and price.
C.. WOODWARD,
Sept 26-6t Pa av. bet. 10th * 18th SITS.
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d. FOR II ENT.-The commodious fur
AiiI nshed three story building on Pennsylva-
MA avenue, between 2Ist and 22d streets, west.
For terms apply to Mrs. Commodore Patterson,
Gadsby's Row, corner of 2lst street.
Sept 22-3taw2w
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HANGING ACADEMY AT CARUSI'S SA-
~ LooN.-Mr. l.. CARUSI respectfully an
nounces to the citizens of Washington, Georgetown
and Alexandria, that he will resume the duties Of
his profession, and will open his course at his Sa
loon the first Tuesday in October, where he may
be consulted either of the following daya, viz:
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from until
6o'clockp. m.
L. C will also attend at Colleges, Academies,
Schools and Private dwellings,, where classes may
be formed Sept lS-eo6t
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TOHN ". BRYANT, acting under appointment
u from the Governor of California Commits
s:oner of Deeds, will take testimony and authent-
cate evidences to be used in that State.
Sept 22-eodlm*
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FoR AuTuMN ANp wINTNR wEAR.

FOR AUTUMN AND WINTER WEAR
Undershirts and Drawersi
TIME LARGEST, BEST, and most varied Stock
a. of Foreign and Domestic Undershirts and
Drawers Just received, consisting Of
Do do Merino do do
Do do Scotch wool do do
Very fine Cashmere do do
Do Shaker do do
Alec, full supply of the "Trcvoit" Drawers,
with Patent Wristbands. All of the above are va
ried in sizes, and some OF them the best goods
Thought To this market. Families aud gentlemen
who are purchasing their supply for Fall and Win
ter, are requested to call at
STEVENS'S,
At the Athennum, opposite Adelphi Theatre.
Sept 20-6teod
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DEPARTURE OF THE PAcIFIc.-The United States
mail steamer Pacific, Captain Nye, left at to-
day for Liverpool, with ninety passengers, among
whom are Mrs. Valentine Mott, and c. X. Tuck.
erman, esq. bearer of dispatches to the legation at
London. The Pacific takes out $546,422 in Amer
lean gold and e 1888 in British gold
INetc York Commercial Advertiser 9th.
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Election of Ne,O York Episcopal Bishop.

New YoRK, September 26.-The Protestant Epis-
copal convention elected Rev DR.. Creighton bishop
the eighth ballot. OF the clerical vote, ninety
one were necessary to choice, and Creighton re-
ceived one hundred and FIVE. OF the lay vote,
eighty five were necessary, and Creighton received
eighty seven, Wainwright seventy seven, scatter
ing two. Creighton was then declared unani-
mously chosen.
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NOTICE.

OFFICERS OF THE NAVY and other persons
W who have in their possession books which be-
long to the Navy Department are respectfully re-
quested to return them.
JNO. ETHERIDGE, Chief Clerk
NAVY DEPARTMENT, Sept "a, 1851.
Sent 25-dlm
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LNOR SALE.-Four fine brick dwellings on 18th
IL street; five fine brick dwellings, on 9th street;
one fine brick dwelling on 18th street; two frame
dwellings on Sth street; one brick dwelling ON 18th
street; one brick dwelling street.
The above buildings will be sold cheap, and Ola
accommodating forms.
Building Lots for sale on Sd street, "a splendid
LOTT 5th, 9th, lath, and NJ streets.
WANTED-BuildiDg lots and dwelling houses,
for which offer a ready market.
MONEY to loan on negotiable paper.
Office hours-7t TO 10 a. m, 3 to 5 p. m.
GEO. b. ARMSTRONG,
June l9-eodtf street between Z and Sth.
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WANTED,

A GOOD CoLoRED GIRL, to hire or purchase,
IA between the ages of eleven and fourteen. One
find place by inquiring at the Office of the Rrpub
lie. Sept 20-iff
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The New York Express avers that in answer tc
an advertisement for wife, published in that pa.
per- more than one hundred applications were re
monial contract.
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Price Of admission: Boxes and parquet, so cents
gallery, 20 cents. Secured seats, rs cents.
Doors open at O'Clock; performance to com.
mence at quarter before s.
Box office open during the day, from a. m
until D. m, when seats and boxes may be Sc
cured. Sept 29--lt
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MATILDA MoNTG oMERlE, or the Prophecy
W. Fulfilled; by Major Richardson.
The Wedding Dress, new novel by Alexander
Dumas.
Life OF General Lopez, and History of the Late
Attempted Revolution in Cuba; by Flibustiero.
Maxims and Morals by Rochefoucauld; l vol.
Sept 30 FRANCK TAYLOR.
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TAPESTRY, VELVET, UNCUT VELVET
IL TAPESTRY, Tapestry and plain Brus-

sells 3-ply and ingram Carpetings-Just received
an additional supply of the above description Of
Furniture Goods, all in entirely new and different
patterns and combinations of colors from any here
tofore in this country; all from the celebrated
mandatory of John Crosley & Sons, London
Also, additional supply of elegant Curtain
Materials, Brockitil, all silk.
Satin LANES, Damask LANES, French and Eng
lish Furniture Chintzes.
Swiss and French oiled Turkey red and figured
Chintzes, with ALI the tassels, gimps, and border
ings to match
These goods, with the assortment on hand before
their arrival, make stock perhaps the most
complete of any other retail establishment in the
country.
All housekeepers and those intending to furnish
are most respectfully invited to call and examine
them,
CLAGETT & DODSON,
Dealers in all kinds of Furniture Dry Goods.
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JOAN B. GoUoH has been lecturing with his
wonted enthusiasm and effect in Canada West.
The temperance men of BrooSvile procured for
him tent capable Of holding three thousand
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NouNe AND oREM, Merchnnt raiIors

a. and Clothiers, respectfully announce to
their friends and the public that they have just
ceived a very pretty assortment of New Goods to
suit the present and approaching seasons. We
have fine Cloths, Cassmeres, and Yestings, in va
riety, which we prepared to make up in supe-
rior STYLE
OF ready made Clothing our supply is now good,
and we are adding to it every day. 1t is our de-
termination to have none but the best. Also good
stock of Furnishing Goods, Fine Shirts and Col
lars, SC. YOUNG s. OREM,
Sept 29-3n st., between 9th and 7th SITS.
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Specie from PHILADELPHIA.

New YoRK, Sept 27.-One million Of dollars in
specie was received here last evening from the
Philadelphia mint
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FOR LIVERPOOL. = United States Mail
steamship PACIFIC, Captain Ezra Nye. This
steamship will depart with the United States
mails for Europe positively Saturday, Septem-
Der 9th, at II O'Clock, M, from her BERTH at the
foot of Canal street
No berth secured till paid for
Forfreight or passage, having unequalled ac-
commodationsfore elegance or comfort, apply to
EDWARD X COLLINS,
SO WalIstreet, N. Y.
The steamship BALTIC will succeed the Pa
cific and sail October llth
Sent II
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WRAPPER AND TAILOR.-WM. TUCKER,
~ late of the firm of Lane & Tucker, Pennsyl-
vania avenue, between Al and 9th streets, is now
prepared to receive calls from his numerous friends
and the public generally having just opened a
very large and extensive assortment IF French and
English Cloths. Cassimeres, and Vestings, selected
by himself with great care from the most extensive
importing houses of New York and Philadelphia,
oil of which will be sold at the lowest cash price,
and the reputation of his establishment is suffi-
cient guaranty to all who may honor him with
their patronage of the style in which his garments
will be executed
N. b. shall be ready in ten days to show some
of the handsomest styles of Oycrcoats that have
ever been offered in this city
Sept 22-3taw3w
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CATTLE MARKET.-There is some talk of estab-
fishing one on the city's northern boundary, for
the greater convenience ofthe Washington victual-
lers, who are now obliged to resort to DroverS
Rest several miles above Georgetown.
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Arriual Of the Steamship Union from Nep Orleans.
New YoRK, Sept. 27.-The steamship Union,
from New Orleans, arrived this morning, bringing
papers from that city to Friday, the 18th instant
being two days in advance of the mail. There ia
no news of interest The Union brings thirty
thousand dollars in specie.
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Death of Hon. Lucils Luon.

DETROIT, Mich, Sept. 26.-The Hon. Lucius
Lyon, formerly United States Senator from this
State. died in this city yesterday morning, at half
past one o'clock.
My Lyon was widely known, and one of our
most esteemed citizens.
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The Remains of the late Stephen Gnard.

PHILADELPHIA, September 27.--The application
for an injunction to restrain the city authorities
from removing the remains of Stephen Girard TO
Girard College for intcrment, was this morning re-
fused by the court. The ceremonies will therefore
take place Tuesday under the direction of the
Masonic Order.
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A BALLOON ExPLosIoN.-E Exciting adventure "A
balloon exploded in the air at London Monday
the Sth. Three persons were in it one of them
gives the following account of the affair in the
Times:
We assembled steadily and proceeded with mod
crate speed toward the river in souhwesterly di-
rection. Mr.. Chambers, the person who per-
mitted by Mr.. Bell to become the custodian pro
TEN. of the lives of three persons, was busy waving
flags and cutting away some comical figures of pa
per attached to the car, and was admiring the
wonderful panorama beneath me, when heard
report like that Of musket above my head, and
Immediately exclaimed that there was a rent in
the balloon--an assertion denied by Mr.. Cham
bers, who had got by this time among the netting,
and ordered Us to throw out ballast, notwithstand-
ing which we descended with fearful velocity-the
houses, churches, and fields beneath us getting
horribly nearer and nearer every second.
Explanations of "We're all right, we're all
rght' half hoping, half despairing, broke from u.s.
followed by an awful cry from one Of u.s. at least of
..It's all up with us!'' Then, sir, we three men in
the stared death in the face for forty &C.
conds, while Chambers ian old man, but as brave
lion) had cut the cords attaching the neck of
the balloon to the hoop, the consequence Of which
netting, and formed parachute.
We were then steady for moment-thon oscil
lated, Ia proof Of comparative safety)-then went
down, down again, with frightful force Certain
death before U.S. but not one of us lost
presence of mind though had not the slightest
hope of escape; Mr.. Chambers was entirely calm
and collected. We cut away the grapne, threw
out more ballast, (bags and all, on my part,) and
descended with conclusion not nearly SO severe
as expected in market gardeners field.
fell on Mr. Gardiner, MIR. Chambers, jr., on
me, three bags of ballast on him. and the car over
US ALI while ''the pilot, who had weathered the
Storm" thrown with considerable violence
from among the cordage around the hoop where he
had been standing. So much for the accident it.
self. The cause, think lies in a nut shell; and
am 10th to allude to it, since il argues want OF
prudence he per ri n he hn h,b
sence of mind, saved our lives subsequently. When
we aScended, the neck of the balloon was tied
round with silk handkerchief. On clearing the
earth, the balloon assembled to higher and much
more rariied atmosphere; the atmospheric pres
sure became less; the gas expanded rapidly; and
the balloon burst.
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A CARD.-Wo have this day opened and ar
n ranged for inspection large and beautiful
assortment of rich FALL GOODS, selected with
much care from late appropriations.
WALTER HARPER g. CO.,
Pa, avenue, between 9th and 10th streets.
Sept 29-3tif
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For particulars and casts, see small bills of the
day
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LITTELL'S LIVING AGE. No. 3s5-I2b cts.
COMMENCING A NEW VOLUME.

CONTENTS.
l. Hartley Coeridge- Edinburgh Revietc.
g Meals Syria, Palestine, and Asia Minor
Spectator.
g. John Lewis-Eraminer.
A. Story Of Duncan Chisholm Edinburgh Cour-
ant.
s. Mary of Scots Ctan,bers's Journal, Eram-
liner, and Spectator.
g. Bodenstedts Morning Land Spectator.
T. Works of John Adams-Ir Tribune.
8. The Great Globe Chambers's Journal.
g. Hurry graphs--The Lorgnette AthenR,rn.
TO- Scientific Anchorite- Wilson'S Life of Cau-
endish
IL. Yacht Clubs The America Times, and Liu-
erpool Journal
PoETnY.-Old Mans Meditations; Ode to the
Sea; Sketch from Memory; Morning; Benedetta
Minelli.
SHORT ARTIcLEs.-Jenny Lind Advertisement
Duties Harper & Brothers Establishment; Agri-
culture for Schools; Game of Boston Kcan and
Garrick Madame de Stael Economy in Can
dies.
wAsHrNaroN, December 81, 1916.
OF all the Periodical Journals devoted to Litera-
ture and Science which abound in Europe and in
this country, this has to to be the most
useful. 1t contains, indeed, the exposition only of
the current literature of the English language, but
this, by its immense extent and comprehension, in
cludes portrature of the human mind in the ut
mostexpansion ofthe presentage.
j. @. ADAMS.
Published weekly at SO year by
E. LITTELL & CO., Boston.
And sold by JOS. SHILLINGTON,
corner of Penn. avenue and A street.
Sept 22-dtw&wlw
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DANIEL N. HASKELL, Secretary.

Doouau, IN MAINE AND VERMONT The drought
in this yicin Ny continued unbrokcn up to Tuesday
afternoon wi zen a southeasterly storm commenced
blowiny fresb. and raining pretty steadily into the
nigbt Next me vning the weather clear. The
nount of rain wa small, though sufficient TO ex-
tinguisb fires in "a Ns vicinity, but not enough to
affect the river.
Easterly of the Penot ecot, as lar up as Brewer,
and in Lagrange, on tn s sioe, we near tnat the
wood and timber lands have suffered from nres TO
a great extent In Cherry FIELD and other shore
towns from Mount Desert TO rsasti'ort ana taiais,
the fires were on the increase at last accounts ana
the people had been obliged to turn out Amos. en-
p,asse to protect their property. lt 10 sA'eu tnat
our old friend, John Bach, esq, OF Luotc, lost
ship on the stocks. We trust the rain OF nesoay
may have been sufficient in that region TO Check
the fires.
We have not known the Kennebec so low Tor
twenty years, or since the great drought OF 1870.
For the first time since il built, we think, the
Kennebec dam has been dry upon its whole ex-
tent--the mills, factories, and lock taking all the
water which runs in the river The water at the
lake has been shut off, however, which accounts IN
part for the extreme lowness
The drought has extended through large part
Of New England and the provinces.
The Vermont Union Whig, published at Wind
sor, says that springs are dry in that section that
have not been before for thirty years. Connecticut
river is said TO be lower than ever before. The
New Hampshire Statesman says that the boys can
wade the Merrimack in Concord without wettng
their shoulders-a thing never done before
[Ksnnebsc Journal.
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The whole to conclude with the Laughable Farce d
THE SECRET,
In which Miss Kate Ludlow and Master Doug
lass, the most wonderful youthful Comedian
in the United States, will appear.
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80 - 80 49, - -
OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION

OFFICE OF TRANSFORMATION,
BaitimoTeand Washington n. X. Company
FFNCKETS will hereafter be issued at this Office
Il to New York, Philadelphia, Pttsburg, and
Wheeling.
An officer of the company will accompany the
evening mail train, and take charge of all baggage
for New York.
Passengers for the West connect at the Relay,
either morning or evening, with the train from
Baltimore.
Passenger trains leave daily at s and a. M,
and p M, except on Sunday, when but two
trains run, viz: m. and p. m.
Aug 29-f TIL. PARSONS Agent.
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AM NJ rs.
NATIoNAL HALL.

BENEFIT OF MAD. MoNPLAlSIR,
AND Positively LAST NIoHr OF THE SEASON.