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NlisfsIIarlsuus.
BY J. G. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.


A uction Sale Of valuable Real Estate
IN adjoining the new Railroad Depot.
On Monday afternoon, October 3, At 4 o'clock, al
my Auction Rooms, l shall sell the following de-
scribed valuable property, viz:
Part of Lot No. g. in square 630, fronting OF fest
on New Jersey avenue, adjoining Foy's new Hotel,
on the north, running back about 112 feet.
Also, part Of Lot No. 3, in same square, fronting
80 feet on ID street, and adjoining Foy's Hotel to
the eastward running back Ito feet.
Also, one valuable lot fronting It's feet on d
street. running back 2e5 feet.
Either of these valuable Lots are suitable for
hotel stores extension Of railroad buildings, coal
and lumber yards, &c. Their adaptation for bus.
mess or profitable speculation is too apparent TO
require comment.
Terms One third cash residue in six, twelve,
and eighteen months for notes satisfactorily Sc
cured bearing interest. Title from the United
States,
Also, AT the same time and place, will be sold
that valuable and choice property well-known az
BLADENSBURG SPRINGS,
situated al the northern part of the village of Bla-
densburg, including about ten acres Of land sur,
rounding the same.
There are two springs on the ground, one called
the Public Spring, between Ross street and the
Bridge, and the other about the same capacity,
between the Bridge and the river.
The sulphur and chaybeate qualities of these
waters are proven to be equal if not superior, to
any in the country, and afford an opportunity TO
purchasers to found the most valuable and profta-
BILE watering place extant
BY railroad it is only ten minutes ride from
Washington, and one hour from Baltimore, being
also very pleasant drive from Washington.
Terms: One-third cash; the residue in ak,
twelve and eighteen months, for notes satisfacto-
rily secured, bearing interest -
sep Did Auctioneer
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n ENERAL HOUSE FURNISHING

ENERAL HOUSE FURNISHING
VI Store.-The subscriber desires to call the at
tention of housekeepers and others his large and
well selected stock Of housekeeping articles,
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. f
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 longs
Solar Lamps and Girandoles, Hall Lamps
Plated Tea and Coffee Sets, Casters.
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,
WOODWARD, Cooking Utensils. &c.
With magnificent collection Of Mantle and
Table Ornaments and Fancy Articles generally,
altogether forming the largest and cheapest as.
sortment of House Furnishing Goods ever offered
for sale in this city.
C. w. BoTELER,
Sep 2l-2aw6w Iron Hall.
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miscellaneous.
DEPARTMENT. OF HAMP-

lNI den Sydney College, Richmond, Va.-The
sixteenth annual course of lectures will COM
mence on Monday, the 10th day of October, 1858,
and continue until the LIST of the ensuing March.
The commencement for comforting degrees will
be held about the middle of March.
r.. L. Bohannan, M. d., Prof OF Obstetrics and
Diseases of Women and Children.
L. w. Chamberlayne, M. d., Prof. of Materia
Medica and Therapeutics.
Martin p Scott, M. d.. Lecturer on Chemistry
and Pharmacy
Chas. Bell Gibson, NJ. d., Prof Of Surgery and
Surgical Anatomy.
Carter P. Johnson, M. D., Prof of Anatomy and
Physiology
David H. Tucker, M. D., Prof of Theory and
Practice of Medicine
Arthur E. Peticolas, M. D., Demonstration of
Anatomy.
The study Of practical anatomy may be prose-
cuted with the most ample facilities, and at very
trifing expense.
Clinical lectures are regularly given at the coll
lege infrmary and Richmond amshouse. The in
Urinary, under the same roof with the college, and
subject TO the entire control Of the faculty. is at all
times well filled with medical and surgical cases,
and furnishes peculiar facilities for clinical in
struction. Many surgical operations perform
ed in presence of the class and the students, be-
ing freely admitted 10 the wards, enjoy, under
the guidance Of the professors, unusual opportu-
diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
ExPENsEs.---Ma fee, SIS. Professors
fees, 500. Demonstrators fee, $40. Graduation
fee, S25.
Es- The price of board, including fuel, lights,
and servants attendance is usually SO or S31 per
week. DAVID H. TUCKER, M. D.,
Sep 29--tf Dean of the Faculty
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9tri0oifaIs.
nROsPECTUs OF THE UNITED

II II " = ~
States Observation-Disclosures the title OF the
United States Illustrated, has been commenced
the publication OF q great national work, OF very
costly and magnificent description, for which the
liberal patronage of the American public is conf
IDENTIFY expected. 1t will sppear in parts with such
promptitude that two volumes will be completed
before the close Of the present year. These vol
umes will be issued simultaneously, one being
cusively devoted to eastern and the other to wes-
tern subjects. Each part will contain four steel
engravings, from original drawings by eminent
artists, representing either some remarkable view
from the splendid landscape scenery of the coun-
try, or some public edifce, whose architectural
beauty or historical character entities il to such
commemoralion. Ten parts will compose vol
ume.
The present volume of the western section will
contain, among other illustrations, views OF the
grand and peculiar scenery of the Mississippi
river from its origin at Hasca Lake down 10 its
mouth, below New Orleans. In similar manner
the volume of the eastern section will represent,
only such subjects from the sea-board States as
are most striking and truly American.
But if excellence has thus been aimed at in the
engravings, the literary department also will have
every attention bestowed upon il. No expense
has been spared to render the work in this respect
also national monument Many Of the best and
popular writers of the country engaged
regular contributors, and the editorial direction of
the whole has been entrusted TO the care of Mr.
Charles A. Dana, whose name is sufficient guar
antee that the work will be one of solid merit as
well as Of elegance and beauty. Each number
will contain from l2t 10 pages etter-press, print
ed in elegant type on splendid 4to paper.
With the last numbers each subscriber or pur-
chaser of the two volumes, will receive TO each
section of the work an allegoric title page, exc
cuted in high style of art, and as premium, a
magnificent steel engraving, ~ by 20 inches, rep
rcsenting The Battle of Bunker Hill, from Truni-
bulls great picture, whose superb execution rem
Ter II n w will
make il dear 10 every American.
In the anticipation Of a vast number of subscri-
bers the price of the work will be put at the fol-
lowing rates. whose cheapness only the largest
circulation can justify single numbers, each SO
cents; single volume IS; the two volumes, with
the premium plate, SO. General Agent for Ma
ryland, District of Columbia and vicinity, Mr..
John G. Gobright, No. 102 Baltimore ST., corner
Holiday, Baltimore, Md.
The volumes can be had separately by those
subscribers who may prefer the east or the west
alone. .
HERMAN ]. MEYER,
New York. No. l64, William-st.
JOE SHILLINGTON,
Sep 29-tfx Agent for Washington.
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NEW FALL GOODS just opened.-We

NEW FALL GOODS just opened.-We
! Y would respectfully inform our customers and
the public generally that we have commenced
opening our fall stock Of Dry Goods, comprising
every variety Of heavy Domestic Goods and also
a complete stock Of Housekeeping Goods, to which
we would invite the attention of all housekeepers
particularly. Our stock comprises, in part the fol
lowing
1874 Hamilton Sheetings, Al Wamsutta, "A Cum.
berand, and A New York Mills, and other
brands of superior Shirtings
IS pieces extra heavy Shifting Linens, Of Rich
ardsons celebrated family brand, warranted all
SO pieces medium and fine white Flannels, war
ranted all wool. and unsurpassed for cheap
ness
10 pieces heavy Barnsby Table Diaper, warrant
ed all pure linen, ranging from IS cents to
100 dozen Linen Towels, Of assorted quali,ies and
so dozen Linen Table Napkins, very cheap
bales Sd brown Sheetings, very heavy
do fine and heavy A do, AT 10 cents
80 do Savage Bats good quality for waddng
comforts, &c.
so pairs Blankets. from SO so TO 81 60
IL colored Marseilles Counterpanes, very fine
500 dozen ladies' misses, gents, and boys Hose
and Haf-hose, comprising the best assortment
of Hosiery to be found in the District, and all
at the lowest market prices, wholesale or re-
tail.
The greater portion Of the above goods have
just been purchased and we respectfully solicit
the custom of all in want of any of the above
named goods. w. M. SINISTER & CO..
Sep 21--1t 7th street, near Penn. avenue.
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VI opens the second volume of Grahams Mag
azine for 1853 and we cannot refrain from thank
ing most heartily both the press and our sub
scribers for the encouragement afforded us 10
persevere in eevating the literary and pictorial
character of the work. The last volume embraced
every variety of Magazine illustration, and has
furnished to our readers papers of ability upon all
the topics of interest which absorb the times, and
also a series of articles Of purely literary char
acter of higher order than have heretofore been
found in the monthly Magazines. Il shall be our
aim to improve Graham still further in these
respects, and by careful attention and enterprise
to command the public appreciation and support
The New Volume commencing with this num-
ber-will claim especial attention for the beauty
of its pictorial illustrations. Ample arrangements
have been entered into with competent artists TO
secure a proper variety of the very best of all
kinds of engraving mezzotint and wood
to meet the expectations of our readers and the
literary department shall be still further improved
Agent for Washington,
JOE SHILLINGTON,
Odeon Building, cor. A 81. and Penn. ave.
Sep 29-tf~
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NEW STYLE OF HATS, BoNNETs,

NEW STYLE OF HATS, BONNETS,
In Furs and Fancy Goods. 7. EVANS has
just returned from the Northern cities with the
most complete stock OF Hats, Furs, and Infants
Goods ever offered in Washington. His stock
comprises, in part,
Beebe's celebrated Fall style Hats, most ele-
giant article, exquistey finished, the prominent
and prevailing style of Hats now worn in the
Northern cities.
very handsome and elegantly finished Hat.
of his own manufacture, article which cannot
be surpassed in the District.
A large and elegant assortment Of Caps, of all
kinds and at all prices.
A splendid assortment Of Military Caps and
Equipments.
An assortment of Infants Hats, which for
beauty and elegance cannot be surpassed.
FURS, FURS, FURS,
The stock of Furs which the subscriber has
Just received is the most superior and the cheap
est that has been offered in this city, comprising
Sable, White Ermine, Stone Martin, Fitch, Rock
Martin, and great variety of other fine furs.
All these goods will be sold on the most accom-
modating terms. He is determined TO sell as his
motto is "Small profits and quick sales" Call at
EVANS'S
Fancy Establishment, Pennsylvania
Sep 2l-3 (m) avenue, near 18th street,
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Yottls, 8sstaarants, 8oaroing Yuuses.
IRVING HOTEL, Washin gton.--Thc sui

IRVING HOTEL, Washington sub
i scriber respectfully announces to his friends
and the travelling public that he has taken charge
of this large and well-known establishment, which
has been completely and elegantly refitted and
refurnished in every department Having had
charge for long time Of French's Hotel, Nor
folk, and the Hotel at Old Point, and being expe-
renced in all the details requisite to form a Hotel
OF the first class, he assures the public that every
exerton will be made TO render the Irving in
every respect deserving of their confidence and
support. d. d. FRENCH.
Sep 2l*
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Engineer. Surveyor and Draughtsman.

Engineer, Surveyor and Draughtsman.
TIME SUBSCRIBER, recently draughtsman Of
i public lands to the House Of Representatives,
attached to the General Land Office, and formerly
engaged upon Northern railroads, offers his ser,
vices as above.
Draughts Of maps, and plans of every descrip-
ton prepared Of railroads. public lands, and models
of patents and forwarded to any part of the Union
with any information pertaining to the above mat.
tiers. Address: J. III. ADAMS, Jr.
Washington, d. c.
Office 18th street, doors north of F. (m 81
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DANCING ACADEMY at Carusi's Sa-
IL LOOM | will commence my classes in DAN
eng on Tuesday, October II, at my Saloon. All
the new and fashionable dances taught. Classes
in academies and private families attended to.
Days Of instruction: Tuesdays Thursdays, and
Saturdays. Hours for young ladies', from to 5
for boys, from to n; and for gentlemen, from 7
TO 9 p. NJ.
LEWIS CARUSI.
&I,- The Saloon is now prepared for BALLS
CONCERTS, and ASSEMBLIES, and will be rented
upon reasonable terms,
CHARLES TUCKER, Agent.
Sen oI--3tsod
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sep 24-td

THE FAKIR OF SIVA'S Original Troupe
j of Chinese Jugglers, Acrobats, Contortion
lists, and Evolutionists, AZ in number, will appear
in their Thrilling and Startling Feats, at Iron Hall,
on Monday evening, September 26th, and every
evening during the week.
The Infant Wonder and Musical Prodigies,
Master Charles and Lewis Reitz, only 7 and
years old, with the Champion Dancer, D. Dewitt,
will appear in their Chaste Ethiopian Concerts
For particulars see small bills.
Doors open at O'Clock.
Tickets so cents-children IS cents. Reserved
seats rs cents. Sep. 26-1w
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Sep 24-6tif

TNNE GROCERIES.-Famili who are
IL now returning from the springs, and others
who are about laying in their fall supply Of groce.
ries, will do well to give me call before they pur-
chase elsewhere. The following list in part OF
fine groceries, which have been laid in at tho
lowest prices ruling before the late extraordinary
raise, will be sold AT a small advance over cost.
80 chests superior Black Tea, at so cents pound
at retail
10 chests Green medium and very fine Tea, from
SO cents to 81 a pound
ii hhds. medium and very superior Porto Rico
Sugar, part at Ct cents
80 bags prime old government Java, Mocha, and
other Cofees
l6 bbls. best Crushed and Refined Sugar for pre-
serving
$50 extra sugar-cured Hams, favorite brands
s cases Conserve and two do Preserved East
India Ginger.
Particular attention is called 10 the above Black
Tea, at so cents; il is rich in flavor, without tho
deeterious effect of most green tea and warranted
as good as generally sold AT ST and 81 25 cents
pound. With large variety of other articles not
named Customers can always be accommodated.
Goods delivered free Of charge
z. M. p KING,
Corner of and 18th streets and Vermont
avenue, north of Jackson Statue.
Sep Gift
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1T u
III street, Just above Pennsylvania avenue
The undersigned begs leave to announce to his
friends and the public, and the ladies in particular,
that he has just opened a new store for the manu-
facture and sale of Millinery of every description,
together with full assortment of Fancy Goods
The Millinery branch win be under the imme-
date supervision of Mrs. Shedd, assisted by one
Of the first milliners OF the day, who will be in
readiness to receive all orders for Bonnets, Caps
Head-dresses, &c, and execute such orders in the
neatest manner.
The undersigned will, in the course of three or
four weeks be able TO exhibit full assortment of
Fall and Winter Style of Millinery Goods, and,
with strict attention 10 business, will not only
merit, but receive share Of the patronage OF the
public OF Washington.
Sep 2l-lt WILLIAM p. SHEDD.
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and no Mistake.-W have

BARGAINS, and no Mistake!-W have
Id now in store, and receiving daily the most COM
plete assortment Of Stoves that has been offer
ed for sale in this market, direct from Baltimore,
Philadelphia, New York, Troy, and Boston. Our
stock is too large TO mention in detail suffice it
to say we have all the different patterns and latest
improved cooking stoves, for wood or coal, com.
prising in part the following the William Penn,
Triumph Complete, Bay State, Banner Enchant-
ress, Complete Cook, Old Dominion Blue Ridge,
Globe, and numerous others. Also, Church, Store,
Chamber, Dining room, and Parlor Stoves, the
latest and most beautiful in this city. To cash or
punctual customers we are prepared 10 sell goods
in our line at the lowest rates. We solicit an ex-
animation, feeling assured that our stock, (which
is one Of the largest in the city, regards quail
~ and low prices, cannot be exceed, if equalled.
WOODWARD 81 GUY,
No. A. north side Penn. av, bet 10 & 1lth SITS.
Sep 24-6tif
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Gilman's Liquid Hair Dye is the only ar
ticle now used in this city. Gentlemen who wear
whiskers or mustachios of gray or reddish hue,
wishing TO attend ball or party, can appear in a
suit of black, by devoting additional minute at
their toilet in using the very celebrated article
which heads this notice. Prepared by z. D. Gil
man, Chemist, of this city
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IaREsH NoRFoLK oYsTER,s.-THE

I subscriber receives regularly every Tuesday,
and Friday, by the steamer Osceola, direct from
Norfolk, supply of the celebrated LYNN HAVEN
BAY and NORFOLK OYSTERS, a most delicious
article.
His BAR is well supplied with the best liquors.
All kinds Of GAME in season.
VIM RUPP,
Penn. avenue, north side, bet. ID aud a streets,
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III The subscriber offers, at private sale, the
of the Southern Press" viz: Long Primer, Bour-
geose, and Brewer type, about 500 pounds of
each) in good order and but little worm also cases,
stands, imposing stones, brass galies proof press,
column rules, chases, &c, &c. The above will be
sold either together or separate, at bargain.
Apply TO G. A. SAGE,
Sept 12-3t Capitol Hill, Washington.
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NOAH WALKER s CO.. Marble Hall

NOAH WALKER d 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, tNc.,
TO which they invite the attention Of oil those wish
ing supplies for the coming season. Prices low
for cash.
Keep. always on hand supply .,of servants
clothing. (m) Sep 2i--3taw4w
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. eautifal Cottage for sale That handsome

beautiful Cottage for saIe.-T That handsome
Id two-story cottage at the intersection of First
street east and G street north, near the Capitol.
The house contains nine rooms, brick basement,
bath house and cistern attached The house has
corridors running round three sides both first and
second stories, and is of the most beautiful
sites in the city. Large grounds, with fruit trees
and shrubbery. This property will be sold bar
gain, if early application be made TO II. C. SPAL-
DING, Real Estate Agent. Office on D. street,
one door east of 10th street. Sep 24-3t
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NEW GOODS AND NEW STYLES
w. A. KENNEDY,
BOOKSELLER AND STATIONE

BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER,
SEVENTH STREET, BETWEEN G AND Fl, WASHINGTON,
Keeps constantly on hand large and well selected
stock of Catholic school, and miscellaneous books,
together with stationery OF every description.
Sep 24-3t (m)
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7 furnaces portable h0t-air
Il Furnaces, for heating dwelling houses, chur-
ches, and stores, always on hand, and put up
at the shortest notice. Wethink they are the best
in the market having put up great many and
given entire satisfaction.
WOODARD 81 GUY,
No. 4, north side Pa. av., between
Sen 2i-6tif 10Th and 18th SITS.
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NEW GOODS now opening.-P. J. steer

NEW GOODS now opcning.-P. j. Steer,
IN Washington Place, 7h street, is now open
ing superior stock of Gentlemen's Goods, which
it will give him great pleasure to show to all his
patrons and to the public, In addition 10 the usual
stock of Merchant Tailor, special attention is in.
vited TO large stock of Gentlemen's Dress Shirts
of very superior fit and quality.
Also, Collars, Stocks, Neck-Ties, Cravats,
Gloves, Suspenders, Hosiery, and Furnishing
Goods, generally.
Sep 21--3tawif2w (m)
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MOUNT PLEASANT HOTEL, CApI-

INl toll Hill, Washington, for rent-The above
Hotel is offered for rent, either with or without
the Furniture and other fixtures. II is one ofthe
most desirable situations in the city, and an excel
lent location for business. Possession may be had
at any time between this and the middle OF Octo-
Der next. To q gentleman of responsibility desi
rous of keeping a hotel, fine opportunity is Of
fered. Application TO be made TO the present pro-
prietor
Sep 25-2w JOHN FOY.
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MANTLEs-Marble works.

" ARBIE WNNTLEsS.-MarbIe WOTKss-
lyl The subscriber begs leave TO inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock of Marble Nantes, 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 endeavor
to give satisfaction to all who may favor him with
their orders. !
VIM. RUTHERFORD
On E ST., bet. 18th and 18th.
Sep 2l-lm. (m)
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PROFESSIONAL CARD.

Il w. Ne 9 De HU NTEN, 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 ON,
ployed by Drs. H., is that the remedies employed
are administered by inhalation, in tho form OF
vapor
Residence and Office, 18th street, between q
and streets. Cnl Sep 2l-ly