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t~ POISONING. 81

Thousands oi Parents Y G0 use NelmUgS com
posed OF Castor oil, Caiomr. &c, nre not awarss
that whiIs they appear benefit the patient, they
actually laying the oundoton for Il serles OF dis
eases, such saiyation, los. OF sight weakness OF
limbs. &c.
in another column viii be found the advertisement
OF iiobensacks Medicines, to which ask the at
tention OF all directly interested in their owns wei
ns their Childrens health. In Liver complaints and
all disorders arising from these OF bilious type
should make use OF the only genuine mej,me, lio-
hensack's Liver Pills.
~ BE not deceired but ask for Tobensnck :
Worm Syrup and Liver Pins and observes that each
has the signature ot the Proprietor. ]. n. HDbEN-
SACK, us none else genuine. W22wly
81 DlGkS 80 SUCHIs rus True MEANING Of the
pord "fEPSlN' or Of tn. two Gr'rk words from
which II Is derived This is'he significant snd np-
propnate lle If The TKUE DIGESTIVE FLUID,
or GASTRIC JUICE, prepared by DR.. ]. 5
IIOUG TON, OF liadrlphia, iron the fourth
Sternach OF h" OK, TOR the OF lndlg stlrn and
Dy.pcI STA. it Il Nalurss own rasIcdy ior an IN
eanhy Stumh cA No art Of man can cGosi MS ca
ro,iye POWERS It renders GOOD EATiNG fsr-
iecrly co, sisen, win HEALTH See the figure OF
ihe OK. in ponororJ I1r # sJjpsr
OCT g U5! viy
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Farm for safe OrIO Iscnt.

(lTUATED five miles from Burlington,
~ three from Winooski, and ,ne West Col,
Rolls, tormerly owned by David Kidd comr rising
Two hundred acres o land Brick House, TOUR Barns
Hog-pen mud other out buildings, !, new. Any
person wishing homes stead. would do well 10 cali
on the Suhscr Der on the premises
Colchester, Dec % 1852 w.7wi
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Cattle. sheep Il Lamb, Swine. Hoses
CON ILRCiAA.
FKOC5 s}zs ~ woe se'S

PRTIES CJRRE.NT
Commission Merchants Tor the sale of
Wool and Country Produce.
BOSTON, FRIDAY DEC ST, 1881
%. s. PRocroR, VI. I. " oon
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SlisrfIIanf0Ms.
rIsT RECEIVED A NEW SUPPLY

81 of FALL GOODS at JOHN E. CARRIERS.
The undersigned has now ready for the nspec-
tion of purchasers, the largest, cheapest and most
beautiful assortment of Fall and Winter goods,
direct from New York and Philadelphia ever be-
fore exhibited in this market. Among them may
be found super English and French cloths, twilled
and plain French doe skin and other cassirners,
all prices; ladies' dress goods! rich figured and
plain silks, new style rainbow lustres, beautiful
high colors; Jenny Lind pophns something new
for dresses Lupin's black bombaznes and alpacas;
French cashmeres, very handsome and very cheap;
moussene de lanes, fine and low priced rich
black Italian silks; fine assortment of. shawls !;
Scotch and English ginghams; chintzes and cali
Goes from four cents up; white and colorcd fan
ncls, aprices real Welch flannel; Irish linens and
diapers bleached and brown shirtings and sheet
ngs: men and women's hosiery, of every descrp-
ton and price Blankets, fine, medium, and
coarse; heavy cloths for servants wear; fine and
cheapcassinets; gloves, suspendcrs, and umbrellas
silk and linen cambria hankkerchiefs; fancy era
watts, stocks and collars &c. Together with a
large and general assortment OF Canton fannels,
nseys, plaids, tickings, checks, and every descrp
ton of goods for servants wear.
The undersigned calls the special attention OF
farmers as well as town dealers, TO his present
stock, which is now complete in all litsdepartments,
and to keep up the assortment constant, semi
monthly additions will be made until the first of
January next
II YOU want cheap, desirable, and fresh goods.
call and examine and be convinced. Mark the
sign. JOHN r. CARTERS,
Cheap cash store, Georgetown, D. G.
Oct 15-- -2w2aW (k)
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ENERAL AGENCY.-Taylor & Collins

ENERAL AGENCY.--Taylor s. Collins
NJ will prosecute claims of every description
against the government, before the departments
or Congress- Procure pensions, bounty lands
extra pay, and arrearages of pay. They will at
tend 10 the buying and selling Of real estate, the
renting Of houses and general collecting busi-
ness.
They viii also furnish parties at distance with
such information as they may desire from the seat
Of government
Charges will be moderate.
REFERENCES:
Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War.
Hon. James G. Dobbin, Secretary of the Navy.
Nicholas Caan, President Board Common
Council.
n General John NJ McCala, Attorney at Law.
James III. Caustin.
w. G. Riddell, State Department.
Office on + street, Immediately opposite Winders
Building, Washington, ID. G.
Sep 2S-6modxw. ~
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rENERAL HOUSE FURNISHING

W Store.-The subscriber desires TO call the AT
tenton Of fhousekeepers and othersto his large and
well selected stock of housekeeping. articles, em
bracing almost everything deemed requisite in
housekeeping, which he is determined TO sell as
low as the same articles can be purchased in any
of the eastern cities.
His stock at present consists, in part of
French and English China and Crockery ware,
in dinner Dessert, Tea, and Toilet Sets.
Cut and pressed Glassware.
Gilt and mahogany frame Mantel Pier, and
Toilet Glasses.
Bronzed iron Hat-racks, Standards Andirons,
Tenders, Candelabras &c, Shovels and Tongs.
Solar Lamps and Girandoles Hall Lamps
Plated Tea and Coffee Sets, Castors.
Walters and Tea Trays, Cake Baskets.
Covered Dishes, Card Receivers, Candlesticks,
Urns, &c.
Stair Rods Table Cutlery, Japanned Goods.
Britannia Ware, block tin Tea and Coffee Urns.
Chatting Dishes, Oyster Tureens.
Dish Covers, Egg Boilers, &c.
Bohemian Glassware, iron framed Dressing
Glasses.
Terra Gotta Ware, Door Mats, Baskets, Brushes
Woodware, Cooking Utensils, &c.
With magnificent collection of Mantle and
Table Ornaments and Fancy Articles generally
altogether forming the largest and cheapest as
sortment of fHouse-Furnshing Goods ever offered
c. w. BoTELER,
Sep 2l-2aw6w Iron Hall
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NEDICAL EXAMNATIoNs.--THE

MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS.--TH
lNl undersigned will open rooms on the 1st
of December, for the purpose of examining Medi-
cal students in the District of Columbia.
We propose to devote ourselves, at convenient
hours TO daily examinations of students, especially
in reference 10 the usual courses of Lectures de-
livered in the city of Washington.
The examinations will embrace in their scope,
Anatomy, Surgery, Obstetrics, Diseases of women
and children, Physiology, Materia Medica, Prin-
ciplcs and Practice of Medicine, Microscopcal
Anatomy, Chemistry, and the more important
parts of medical Jurisprudence.
The course, being confined solely TO examina-
tons, will continue daily and will close the latter
end of March.
Suitable illustrations, by means of preparations,
specimens, Instruments ETC., will be afforded du-
ring the course,
WILLIAM III. SAUNDERS, M. D.,
Demonstrator of Anatomy in the National
Medical College.
ALEXANDER J. SENINfES, M D.,
Physician TO the United States Jail
For tickets apply To DIR. WIN. II. Saunders, cor
ner of ~ street and Louisiana avenue, opposite
the City Hail. or to DR.. A. ]. Semmes, east side OF
~ street. betwee. Pennsylvania and Missouri
venues
Washington, Get. 2 1s53-2awtDi
Qnteligencer)
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4 GENCY AT wAsHINGTo N.--To

~
IN Claimants.--FRANCI A. DICKINS con-
times to undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He will attend to pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr-
nation by Congress of grants and claims to lands,
claims for property lost in taken for the service
of the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
halfpay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for communication, halfpay, or
bounty lands; also claims for extra and back pay,
&c, Of soldiers, sailors and marines; well those
against the State Of Virginia. the United States
all claims, growing out of contracts with the gov
ernment, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government; and, in
deed any business before Congress the public Of
ces which may require the aid of an agent or attor-
ney His charges viii be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount of the claim and the extent
of the service.
Mr.. +. A. Dickins is known to most ofthose who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on fifteenth street, opposite TO the
Treasury Department, and next door TO the Bank
of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid
Sep 2S--1yd (m)
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The N. Y. Times publishes a letter giving
the following account of the escape OF John
Mitchell from Jail:
Of the manner of his escape ! have received
the following reliable account Nearly all the
exiles have, when they desired, obtained what
are called tickets Of leave which gave them
liberty within certain prescribed limits. John
Mitchell had one of these; but not satisfied
with the liberty it vouchsated to him, he con-
cluded TO return it, and take out one of a some
what different character-namely "ticket of
leave for America. His friends having made
the necessary preliminary arrangements, he
proceeded to the police Office of the district
where he resided, and with his usual politeness
handed to the magistrate letter containing
resignation of his s'ticket of leave" The mag
istrate, as was his duty, Immediately opened it,
and "with spectacles on nose, commenced de-
youring its important contents AS our friend
John had had the advantage Of prior reading,
he did not care to listen to recital, and con-
sequently he left the august presence of his
honor, and in q moment was on the back OF
trusty steed, which two of his land our) friends
had saddled and waiting for him near by. The
three each well mounted, rode with becoming
haste to the sea-coast, where boat awaited
them, and the noble Mitchell was soon pacing
the deck of a vessel, at the masthead Of which
HuuHIeu lue stdlS uhu tiipSS. lhat hstS
Aoated over many a true man, but never one
truer to the cause of liberty throughout the
world, and to every ennobling sentiment and
feeling than John Mitchell. The vessel imme-
diately put to sea, and is now on her way to the
harbor Of New York. am assured that John
Martin accompanied him. hope he did. My
information ON this point is not, however, from
the most reliable source; consequently, can
not speak with certainty.
| have, however the pleasure Of informing
you that Mrs. Mitchell and her six children
have sailed from Hobart Town, and are now on
their way to join him in New York. You will
doubtless have the pleasure of seeing them all,
short time after the receipt Of this. When
YOU do see them, kiss the children and give
John and his wife hearty shake OF your hand
in my name O'Brien and O'Dougherty are
all Of that noble band of exiled patriots who
now remain at the penal colony. That they
too. may soon escape, is the earnest wish of
Yours, &c, MoC.
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STOVES! STOvESM STOVES.M
F Y. NAYLOR, Copper, Tin, Sheet-irt

l and Stove Manufacturer, south side Penn
sylvania avenue near Third street, invites the
attention of all who are in want Of Stoves TO one
of the most extensive assortment of the latest
and improved styles. They comprise Furnaces,
Crates, and Cooking Stoves, of the most approved
patterns, including the celebrated Kisterbock
Cooking Stove. fancy Parlor and Hall Stoves for
coal or wood, as also the Saratoga Radiator,
adapted either for the parlor or hall, which he
offers for sale at the lowest market prices.
Also manufacturer and dealer in Tin, Copper,
and Sheet-iron Ware made of the best materials
and workmanship. An excellent assortment OF
Culinary articles always on hand
Roofing Guttering, Spouting, &C., executed by
experienced workmen, and repairs neatly done.
Sole agent for Winston's Improved Patent Cof.
fee Rooster
Sep 2i--3meod Qntegencer) (m)
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PROSPECTUS OF MEYERS UNIVER-

sunni commencing.the issue ofthe second
volume of the Universum the publisher makes
his grateful acknowledgements for the kindness OF
the press, and the very liberal patronage which
the public have bestowed on the first. He is
happy to say that the work has succeeded beyond
his expectation and that he accordingly feels him
self justified in bringing IT out in an improved
style. 1t will continue to ENJOY the supervision OF
the same editor, who will be able to devote to it a
greater degree of care, and every effort will be
made to give interest and value TO each number
that appears The views presented in this volume
will, il possible, be more various than in the last,
and the descriptive articles more attentiyely
adapted to the wants and taste OF the public.
Among other attractive plates which It will con-
tain, are several OF Central America, Australia
and China, countries just now among the most
interesting of the globe.
In order to meet wish expressed in many
quarters, the Universum will henceforth be chiefly
devoted to views in foreign lands, while the
scenery and public edifces of this republic will
form the subject of separate work, conducted
by the same editor, TO be called The United States
Illustrated, which will soon make its appearance
in numbers in style of befittng elegance, but at
a price within the means of all. For that work
as well as for the Unversum, the publisher hopes
for continuance of that public favor which he
trusts more than ever to deserve.
The Universum will be published, as before, in
twelve semi-monthy numbers, so that the second
volume will be completed in December.
ne All subscribers to the work, whether they
have paid in advance or not, will receive with the
last number, as Premium Plate, splendid engrav-
ing representing historical subject: The Maid OF
Saragossa executed in a high style of art.
Terms: Single copies 25 cents per number, or
SO per volume General agent for Maryland,
District of Columbia, and vicinity, Mr.. John G.
Gobright No 16, Asquith street, Baltimore, Md.
The first volume of the Universum may be OBJ
tanned at all booksellers,
Neatly bound in cloth, at..............$32 at. % 4
In ornamental binding, with gilt edges. SO
In Turkey morocco, full gilt. .......... SO
Sample numbers, premium plates, showbills and
prospectus, to collect subscriptions, will be sup
piled gratuitously if ordered. H. ]. MEYER,
New York, 16f William street
Agent for Washington
JOE SHILLINGTON,
Odeon Building, cor. ~ st. and Penn. ~.
Sep 29--tfK
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n W. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,

II w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,
under the United STATES Hotel, having en-
larged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington, to his wellselected stock Of
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ings, of the newest and most elegant styles of
goods from the New York market
Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase OF goods from the best importing hcases
in the United States, with such advantages will
enable him to offer them to the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction TO the pur-
chasers, and, in view of increasing his business,
he has purchased an unusual large stock of goods,
such as will defy competition for their beauty,
STYLE and cheapness
All he asks is call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. A suit of clothes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-made Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment of ready
made clothing of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such overcoats in
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which will be sold at much less
price than work made TO order
N b. Sole agent for SCOTS report Of Fashions
for the District
Oct. 15--6m. (m) #
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MisfflIamesms.
NEW THING ENTIRELY.-The most


IN astonishing performance heard Of. Barrels,
6rkins, kegs, and all description of cooper-work,
made and finished, without defect, air-tght, and
smooth enough to varnish, entirely by machinery.
The timber is taken in the 6oh, the slaves are
sawed following, and scith the grain, cut of uni
form length, dressed perfectly smooth in and out
side Of a uniform thickness, jointed with perfect
curacy, each having its proporionate bilge accord
ing TO its width, strength each fully tested;
the cask is howelled chamfered, croase cut, heads
turned, and the whole prepared for the hopping
process in manner SO perfect, complete, and
superior finish, that we challenge the world to
produce the equal and that at the rate of from two
hundred to three hundred per day to each machine.
BY this process all casks can be made, from the
smallest whitehead keg, the largest size cask in
general use all of which, be warranted TO hold
the most subtle fluids, or adapted TO the packing
OF any description OF goods. In fact the machinery
cannot make an imperfect article, unless the fault
is erciusiceiy in the timber.
Persons desirous of purchasing the right 10 use
this machinery in the States Of Virginia, Maryland,
Kentucky, Missouri, or the eastern half of Penn
sylvana, can obtain any information by applying
10 the subscriber at Washington City, ID. C., who
is sole proprietor for that portion of territory, under
an assignment from VIM. Trapp, the patsntee
ALLAN POLLOCK.
Oct 1a-eo11 m
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PROFESSIONAL CARD.

nRS. r.. & j. HUNTER, members of the
IL Royal College Of Surgeons, late of Islington,
London, have taken up their residence in Wash
ington, for the treatment Of DISEASES OF THE
CHEST; comprising affections of the Throat,
Bronchitis, Asthma, Consumption, and diseases of
the Heart, TO which branch of their profession
they have for many years given their exclusive
attention. The peculiarly of the treatment en-
ployed by Drs. H., is that the remedies employed
arc administered by Inhalation, in the form of
vapor.
Residence and Office, 18th street, between G
and III streets. (n) Sep Oily
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MANTLEs.-Marble works.

II The subscriber begs leave to inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock Of Marble Mantles, comprising Sienna
Brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian and
black marble, richly carved and plain, of the best
quality, newest style, and superior finish, which he
offers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu.
ments, Tombs and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills, lintels, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap.
stone, calcined plaster, SO rs per barrel.
Also on hand large lot of Connecticut Brown
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes. He invites the attention OF
builders and others to his stock and will cndeavor
to give satisfaction to all who may favor him with
their orders.
WIN. RUTHERFORD
On L ST.. bet 18th and 18th.
. Daf Q-f,n, fml n
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NOAH WALKER = CO., Marble Hail

NTOAH WALKER & Co., Marble Hall
in Clothing Emporium, Browns Building would
respectfully inform their old customers, friends.
and the public generally that they have now in
store very large and choice assortment of all
qualities and styles of fashionable cut and well
made Fall and Winter clothing, direct from their
own manufactory. Also, large and well selected
stock of those celebrated Patent shoulder seam
Shirts, Under Shirts, Drawers, Collars, Ties, &c,
to which they invite the attention ofall those wish
ing supplies for the coming season. Prices low
for cash.
Keep always on hand supply Of servants
clothing. (m) Sep 2l--3taw4w
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XIV PIANOS.

lyl The subscriber is this day receiving, per
barque Maryland from Boston. supply of mag
nificent Louis XIV and Central Pianos, from the
factory Of Mr.. Chickcring, Boston, whose expert
ence Of thirty years, and whose worldwide repu-
tation are the best testimonials OF the excellence
of his instruments
Also, on hand, full assortment Of excellent
New York Pianos.
The subscribers stock of Pianos is now the
largest ever offered in this city, embracing every
variety of grade and pattern.
BY the packet, which sails from Boston on Sa-
turday next, he will receive an additional supply
of 7-octavc Pianos.
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment OF
new ones
New Music received semi-weekly.
RICHARD DAVIS,
Oct 12--eo9t (m) Penn avenue
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nREPARE FOR 4 RAINY DAY.-Look

il up your old Umbrellas, and send them to the
subscriber in fair weather 10 be repaired, and thus
give him time to do the work iaithfuly for in rainy
weather the press is so great that the work may
not be well done, as" nothing IS well done that is
done in hurry"
Umbrellas for sale from 37l cents up to SO, com
prising general assortment of green, blue, and
black silk and gingham umbrellas.
A large assortment of articles suitable for every
description of repairs.
Don't forget the place. ID. PIERCE,
Penn avenue, between 10Th and 18th sts
Sep 2t--eotf
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CLERICAL PEDEsTRIANIsM.--There is Meth
odist preacher, near Ripon, England, seventy
years Of age, who for forty years has walked five
miles every Sunday to preach, and returned in
the evening. He has thus walked 10000 miles;
and the sole pecuniary reward he has ever re-
ceived, was a shilling on one occasion, or
fraction more than one farthing per annum.