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Rodways Ready Relief.
THE great ''Pain Killer" said to cure al
i Pains, known to man. Except tina
from the Inconvenience ofan empty purse
For sale by H. 7. WADDLL.
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GENERAL NEWSPAPER
AND PERIODICAL AGENCY.
SUBSCRIPTIONS will be received by
- the undersigned for the following news
papers and magazines:
New Orleans Daily & Weekly Crescent
/" Delta.
Louisiana State Republican.
Illustrated Family Friend.
San DIEGO california; Herald.
Graham's Magazine.
Godey's 8
Knickerbocker
Meyers Universum.
~Specimen copies can be seen by cal
ling on JNO. G. LANOUE. Agent.
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DIR. D. L. MOTT, an eminent chemist
IL of New York says he recommends
the aSchiedsm Aromatic Schnapps," i'm
ported by Mr.. Wolfe, Of New York, as the
purest and best article of Holland gin to be
procured in the United States, and peculiar
" valuable for medicinal purposes For
sale in this place by H. T. WADD1LL.
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TO CONTRACTORS.
SuPERINTENDENT's OFFICE.
VT ,nrn

SUPEHINTENDENT>S OFFlCE,
:..~4-z NORFOLK, Va, December 4, 1852 Il
N conformity with instructions from the Secre-
tary of the Treasury. proposals will be received
at this office for the construction of the new Gus
tom-House at Norfolk, according to plans and
specifications prepared by A. B. Young, esq, Su-
pervising Architect, until twelve O'Clock on the
Sd day Of February, 1858, said proposals to con.
tain offers for the entire work. and also separately
for each part, the Department reserving the right
to contract either way ns to it may seem desirable.
The Department also reserves the right of accept
ing the bid or bids which under all the circum-
stances shall appear most favorable to the interests
OF the Government, or Of not contracting at all, in
case the proposals with the incidental expenses
attending the construction of the building shall
exceed the appropriations at its disposal Sew
enty five per cent. of the amount of the work done
and materials furnished according to the con
tracts said amount to be ascertained by the est-
mate of the Superintendent, will be paid every
thirty days. the twenty five per cent. to be retained
until the completion Of the building and its accept
ance by the Government. Every proposal must
be accompanied bysa written guaranty, signed by
two responsible persons, to the effect that they
undertake that the party or parties king it
will If his COR their offer be accepted, enter into
sum of twenty five thousand dollars for the faith
full execution of the work, and no offer will be
considered unless accompanied by such guaranty.
Plans and specifications OF the building will he
furnished either by the Department at Washing.
TOM ty the Superintendent in this city, and also
blank forms for the bids. The proposals will he
opened by the Superintendent and the Collector
of the Customs, at twelve O'Clock on the day suc-
ceeding the expiration of the time for receiving
them, in the presence of the bidders, if they or
any of them shall be present. siast . 81
( ssalat s WALTER H. TAYLOR,
r..t Superintendent of New Custom. House,
t.l7 we IL Roanoke Square, Norfolk, Va.
Dec 10 -2awtFebI i45i4Et Il .Ef-s#i 81 sT.s5s ia
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COLUMBIAN COLLEGE, d. G.

OobOmb1AN SoLLESOEs De Cs
THE next or Winter session of this Institution
i will commence on the 10th of September, and
continue six months. The Summer session will
begin on the third Wednesday in April, and end
on the third Wednesday in July. The terms are !:
For the Winter Session.
Use of room, furniture, bed, library, and
attendance ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 20 90
For the Summer Session. ..
Use OF room, furniture, &c............... ii 90
Board is So 25 per week. To those who do not
board in College the charge for tuition is the
same; and for the use of room, furniture library
and attendance, $l5 for the winter session. and
S 10 for the summer session. Admission fee 6 10;
and thereisa smallcharge for average damag each
session. Fuel and lights are charged at cost, and
washing at 37l cents per dozen. The necessary COL
iege expenses OF boarding student, exclusive of
books and stationery, from $50 to 100 per an
mum. The bills of each session are payable in ad-
vance, excepting those for board, which are paya-
BILE one half at the beginning, and the other at the
middle of the session.
Several important changes have been made in
the department of instruction, which will give to-
it greater extent and efficiency, and will render
its advantages available to larger number OF stu
dents. Two additional professors haze been APP
pointed, one in the department of Ancient Lam
euages, and the other in that of Mathematics The
scientific course has been extended as to en-
brace. practical surveying, the elements of engi-
neering, and other kindred branches Young men
who are not candidates for degree may, under
the direction of the Faculty select such studies az
are suited to their views and objects in life, and
may receive a certificate of their attainments
therein, Youths who are not fully prepared TO.
enter the college classes will such instruc
ton as will t them to enter upon the regular col
eye course.
The buildings are under going thorough repairs,
and the grounds are being laid out and improved
In manner that will add much to the convenience
and attractveness to its already beautiful situation
" ID believed the College never presented SO
strong inducements as il now does to young men
who desire to obtain thorough and liberal educa-
ton. j. S. BACON,
Sept l0-lm President.
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bOar0 OF Health,
WAsHINGrnN Decenher IL 1870

WAsHINGroN, December IL, 1882
THE following gentlemen have been duly ap.
4 pointed Vaccine Physicians for their wards re-
sPecuvely, during the unexpired term of the pre-.
sent Board; by whom the poor will be gratuitouslv
vaccinated by calling at their Offices
First Ward, DR.. s. c. Smoot, south side Penn.
avenue, between 18th and 10Th streets
Second Ward. DR.. John B. Riley, north side
street, between 14th and 18th streets.
Third Ward, Dr.. G. M. Dale, west side 9th street,
between L and M streets.
Fourth Ward, DR.. VIM. H. Saunders, ~ street
and Louisiana avenue. Eajf taH 10.
Fifth Ward, DIR. Busey. sz-ar-
Sixth Ward, A. 81. McKim, 9Th street between
G and |, Navy Yard.
Seventh Ward, DR.. R. p. Ritter, ~ and streets
south. sfli. -.
Senior Student Washington Infirmary. sa1
Each Of them will notify the President of the
Board OF his acceptance or non-acceptance of the
same as early as practicable.
The conditions of the appointment: HeE
lst You are to use all due vigilance in extend
ing vaccination. -y{ 40 %
I'd. To make monthly returns to the President of
the Board OF Health of all persons vaccinated not
ing the color, age, and sex.
Sd. To note and make returns of secondary pac-
cinations which succeed 's.-g .
4th. To note and make returns Of all who refuse
to be vaccinated, stating residence and color
9TH TO collect as far as practicable uaccine cirrus
promptly to the President of the Board of Health.
noting the date age, color, and sex of the persons
from whom the virus is taken.
For these services each physician will be entitled
to, and the President of the Board of Health is au-
thorized to pay, the sum of twenty-five cents for
each successful vaccination.
Each physician is required to render bis account
TOR vacclnatng the INDECENT poor, properly certi-
fed, the first of each month to the President of
the Board of Health for settlement 10 gts8
1f aaaaE THOS. MILLER, M. D., 4
President of the Board of Health.
Dec Is [Newsl
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(The above sticks to be of hemlock brown
ash, or yellow pine; to be straight, and II
inches at the small end, of live timber.
Kinda to be specified and prices of each
kind.) aLspE# ga e%Sl :
2l0 sticks of white pine (round) 35 feet long, and
IL inches at the small end; to be straight
10 sticks OF square white pine, 35 feet long, and
to square l5 inches ~ .--- a--s.ei
ITO pieces of white oak plank, IL feet long, aver
aging ~ inches in width and inches
thick w.
1000 white oak tree nails, feet long, to square p
500 pounds inch wrought iron spike '@ v
5000 perch stone.
All the timber to be free from gap. rents, splits,
and'other imperfections.
Times Of delivery as follows: One-third on the
10Th day of May, one third the Goth day of
May, one third on the alst day of May next.
The articles, as delivered on these several spec-
fed days to pc measured and inspected by an
agent of the United States, and if approved and
received, the quantities 80 approved and received
will be paid for according to contract price
less 70 per cent. on amounts due, which per cent.
will be retained by the United States until the
contract be- completed, when amounts 30 re-
tanned will be paid to the contractor, or will be
forfeited to the United States if the contractor fail
to fulfil his contract. l-b
Each proposal will be accompanied with evil
dence that the proposer is able 10 fulfil his contract
and the Department reserves the right of rejecting
any proposal not satisfactory in all respects and
of reducing quantities so as to bring the same be-
low amount appropriated. fst .4r- Eas
Advances on contracts cannot be made; but pay
xnents will be made as stated. Ia - -
The, places of landing materials will be pointed
cat by the United States agent on notice to him by
the contractor On this account tthe contractor is
not to be subject delay of over three days; but
such landing shall not be considered delivery OF
said articles to the United States. No delivery will
be acknowledged except in quantities and times as
stated and in accordance with this advertisement;
until delivered, inspected, and received all arti
cles will be at the risk of the contractor under
his care. But when delivered, inspected, and re-
ceived. they will be at the risk and under the care
oil the United States. No delay to inspect and re-
ceive at times stated will be made or allowed on
the part of the United States. gfg4 tfiil g1xf3
The proposals will be endorsed Proposals for
Timber in Burlington" on the outside of the en-
yelope, and will be addressed to the undersigned.
J.J ALBERT,
Colonel Corps Typographical Engineers.
Dec 40 0td&2awFeb10
The Republic, Integencer, and Union, Wash,
ington; Courier and Enquirer, and Express, New
York; Vermont Journal, Windsor, Vermont;
Albany Register, Albany Express, Albany, New
York, will publish the above twenty times daily,
then twice week until February 10.
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GLOvEsl GLOVES. GLOVES. 4.
9 PARKER has now stock of Ladies' and
NJ Gentlemen's Kid and all kinds of Gloves, in
all colors, and in all No of Bajou's make. with our
stamp in them. go 80
Combs! Combs! Combs!
most beautiful assortment of Paris She'll and
Buffalo Dress Tuck Combs, English Horn, Buffalo
and shell dressing and ivory fine teeth Combs.
HAIR Brushes! Hair Brushes! Hair Brushes !!
English, American, and French Hair Brushes in
in great variety-very cheap. =, : = -
PeJumery! PeJamery! Peu,me,u.
Extracts from every flower that blossoms, at fifty
cents per bottle. Real German Cologne, very fine
fresh cold Cream, Rose, Musk, Lows brown Wind
sor Washing Soaps.
Sharing Materials.
In this line we have taken great pains to have at
GU times Fresh Sharing Cream and Military Shaving
Cakes.la Indeed Tin this department of our trade
generally we particularly invite the attention of
gentlemen who shave themselves.
SD PARKER'S Fancy and Perfume Store,
fes54 under National Hotel.
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THE .wAsH1saron CRY" sAvrras

TaE "WASHINGTON CITY" SAVINGS
Corn.r q Tenth se..s. - - , p.. 80. 80
saE UNDERSIGNED have estabiished in this
-. G5y a Institution to be designated and styled
Ii IL - AshtHeroN CRY BAvtues HXnr. for the
pusposs q rscsising such sums 81 money a. are
donstions ~ :, .n;dsSssy Of economy legacies Of
so'.-saSas 20 vadoNss children, 5and otfers who
nay Red its aid and Investing The .slns r. pub
nm. r ~ .;, OF cs9sr safe securities. as may from
ourty and pl psst0 me iwoOld
benefit OF their wards, and parents ior their chii
dren, and, if desired at the tins of danas;. s.,h
ject the same 70 the control Of such guardian or
Depesitors shall have the right to Withdraw The;
deposits at any time, by giving one weeks no.
tce in writing OF their intention, and this notice
may be dispensed with at the discretion of the un
dersigned, or majority of them
Interest at the rate Of four per cent. Ger annum
will be allowed on deposits for any calendar
month they may be continued, computing from
the fret day OF the month succeeding the deposit;
but, TO avoid tedious calculations on small sums,
none will be estimated on fractional part of q
month, Of dollar; nor will any interest be al
lowed on a sum less than one dollar standing to
the credit of the deposition; in crest will be al
lowed where an account has not been continued
with the Bank three calendar months; all accruing
interest shall be paid the first days of May and
November in each year, unless the principal shaIi
have been Withdrawn between those periods
Depositors to be furnished with books, in which
the deposits and payments will be entered.
The depoeitors to draw their money upon writ
ten checks, their deposit books always accom-
panyng such checks; and for the faithful security
and repayment of all deposits the undersigned
have, by good and sufficient bond, bound them
selves and their assigns, and their respective pro-
perty; and will at all times hold the books and
aiiaira OF the said Bank open to the inspection Of
depositors. tsttli
The WAsHINGToE CRY SAVINGS BANK is stu.
ated at the corner of Tenth street and Pennsylvas
MIA avenue, where some of the undersigned will
be in attendance through the day. Those persons
who may not be able to call during ordinary hours
OF business will be attended to upon application to-
either OF the undersigned at his place of residence
LEWIS JOHNSON,
STANISLAUS MURRAY,
EDWARD SIMMS,
JOHN PORDY
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Sept 81 Union and Alex. Gax j.
yLOAKs, MANTILLAS, SFIAWLs. &c Tho

TEOAKs, MANTILLAS, SHAWLs, &c The
~ subscribers have this day received from New
York full assortment Of the latest Of Ladiess
Winter Wrappngs, such as
French embroidered Velvet Mantilas, with cuffs
BE- Be- DO DO 90 90 d Dc s ssss and Ind i fase
Do do Cloth do sleeves =
Plain colored and black Velvet MantiIlas 49,
Cloth Cloaks, embroidered and plain -s
Embroidered cloth Short Cloaks
Fur-trimmed Velvet Cloaks
Colored Cloth Cloaks GALLON trimmings
Black and colored do, velvet trimmings
Silk Mantllas, with fringe and braid trimmin gs
Rich Cashmere Long Sha wis
Do do Square do,
Very fine Scotch Plaid Long shaws
Do do Square do
Rich embroidered White Grape Shawls5 Esat
Very rich plain White Grape do 's@ 90.
80 Do - do Crimson do do i-7
Do Cashmere Shoulder Scarfs
Do Embroidered Thibet Neck tics
Black Thibet Shawls, for mourning
Nlisses' Plaid Bay State Shawls, &c:
The above goods have been selected with great
care, and embrace all the most approved Partisan
styles Ladies who prefer to have their Wrap
pings made up will find in our stock every variety
Of coored and black wide Lyons Yelvets, colorcd
Cloths Siks, Thibet Merinos, French Sack Elan
nels, &C. Together with every other article in
our line adapted to the season; all of which will be
offered on the best terms. The Ladies' of this and
the adjacent cities respectfully invited to call
ta Nov IS }EEa5 HOOE, BRO. CO.
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~Ev.ry Day BRING sem.thing New.o

70 re- BUCKINGHAM's ll ua -
National Periodical Depot, susdsr the Nd
.ra sairs2 tioaal Hotel. Itatsasa aosios
TINE SUBSCRIBER respectfully announces to
l. ibis friends strangers. and the public, that he
has opened his new National Periodical and News
paper Depot, under the National Hotel. Pennsyi-
vania avenue, near the corner Of 9th street. and
cordially solicits their patronage q sYss
a shall keep constantly on hand great variety
OF All the cheap publications. Magazines. Periodf.
Gals, American and Foreign Reyievs. acting edi-
tons Of the Modern Standard and Minor Drama,
together with the Weekly, Literary, and Daily
Newspapers, SC, &c.m liw sft6 Fasfrpog -
Also Letter. Note and Cap Paper, Envelopes,
and Fancy Stationery of every description, and
yell selected assortment of Visiting and Playing
ate prices. .I--l = Ss
having made arrangements with several of the
largest publishing houses for their works as soon
as ifsned, am fully prepared to execute with
promptness all orders entrusted to my care Par
ucu,Ir attenuon will be paid to sending by mail
or otherwise. all publications to any part of the
,zg E. BUCKINGHAM,
National Periodical Depot,
Deo "a under National Hotel.
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THE SAFE AND. CoMMO-
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A RRAnGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE
"A by the abroad Com panies between New York
and Washin gton for CONTINUOUS and CON-
Meeting LINE, by which Mails, Passengers,
and Baggage, will be certain of going through
from one point to the other without being liged
to lie over any time on the route. Should any
cident happen, causing delay either road, the
Mails, Passengers, and Baggage, to be for
warded by extra trains, at the expense Of the road
on which the delay occurs. e.
E. A. STEVENS, .-.-.-
Camden and Amboy Railroad
JNO R. THOMPSON,
P. and Trenton r. R. H
jNO. p JACKSON ..s-
N. J. r. r. and Trans. Co.
S. NJ. FELTON,, - aa.
P. W. and Bait. B. R. Co.
W. PARKER, r.r.
Genl. Sup. Bait. and o. r. R. and
Washington Branch
PHILA DELpHIA, January s, 1853.
Jan lO-6t u ~.-
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LEWIS JoHEsoN, Treasurer.

N The above institution, being perma-
nentiy established in it's present location, CORNER
Of Tenth street and Pennsylvania avenue,)
central and convenient situation for business and
resting on basis that the proprietors fiatter
themselves entities it to universal confidence, is
now prepared for moderate and prudent ex-
tension of it's usefulness to the community, SO
far at least as to receive deposits of cash and col
lections on current account, without departing in
any degree from its original object of fostering
the cause Of the Saving Bank principle, the
true motive OF its first inception, and exercising
the general functions of Banking business, except
the issue OF notes for circulation currency, to
which it's conductors decidedly opposed, unless
authorized by law, and especially all such issues un-
der tve dollars. The operations of the Washing.
ton City Savings Bank gives activity and useful
employment to large amount of capital deposited
on in interest which would otherwise lie dormant,
and supplies business with extensive facilities
on satisfactory terms.
AS indicated in the above circular, the affairs of
the institution are always subject to the inspection
of those interested.
l.has.5fl57 ai'i =. LEWIS Johnson,
Jan list Treasurer.
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GPLENDID ENGLISH JUVENILE BOOKS for
~ Christmas- ..sft gar 80 IA AZ $50, ~ ~ :.
The Picture Pleasure Book; 500 pictures. :.
The Village Queen, or Summer in the Country;
with large celored plates. e1s AAsA
The Sunday Picture Book, with fifty engravings
of Sacred Scenes.
q. With all the American Juvenile Books, Toy
Books, &c, at TAYLOR & MAURY'S
/, Dec n, Heg4 bookstore, near 9th street.
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/ PARKER,s FANCY STORE. o.

A CARD.-Having just returned home with the
"A largest assortment of useful and fancy articles
ever opened in Washington city, we invite our
customers to look at our stock, as we can now af
ford them at twenty five per cent. less than former
prices, as we now import Inost Of our best goods
fifty cents per bottle--former prices seventy five
cents; our Gloves, Razors, and Razor Straps, and
shaving material. also are manufactured for our
trade, and need no praise from us, as the public
already know them. Our Toilette articles gene
rally are unsurpassed, and our prices have been
greatly reduced.
.s-asg PARKER,S Fancy and Perfumery Store.
Dec .+s,s-..sssrssss under National Hotel.
uORSE SHOE ROBINSON, AND s SWALLOW
IL BARN.lBy Hon John r. Kennedy; new
illustrated editions .a5lEf
For sale in Washington by
qya .a9Nl tlaT TAYLOR Z MAVRtF.-
Deg BOOKSELLERS, near Ninth street
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AND FURNISHING GOODS
.t.es GENERA LILY $780,.

CARPETING AND FURNISHING GOODS
t,ssI ne.t GENERALLY. ns,r.
F'HE SUBSCRIBERS have just received, from
4 the latest importations, complete assortment
oil the richest foreign and from eastern manufac
tor all the varieties and styles of domestic Dry
Goods for House Furnishing, such as-- 7s5',ra.r Z
Velvet Carpeting of the newest designs ....5. ~
Tapestry do do nja do2ai do sa
Brussels do do % i do: do T. 1.a. -sas
s supsrior carRetng extra rich
Twllled and plain Venetian Competing, extra rich
Rich Cheneie and Tufted Rugs .i<-,srs ss
Chenele and Tufted Parior Mats
10 end u printed Druggets s,.5
10 4, IL 4, and 1914 Crumb Cloths
In Curtain Materials and fixtures, such as
Satin LANES, new style, and very rich =,
Worsted Damaaks, all colors '.'
Union Damasks, great variety
Extra rich Lace and Muslin Curtains H.. ..
Medium and low priced Curtain Muslina
Buff Linen for Shades, of every width
Brass Cornices, and suitable fixtures
Curtain Gimps, side and centre 4aseels
Linen SheeJings, all widths and qualities
Marseilles Quilts, all sizes III &4tt3HT
Bed Blankete, very tins, of every sise ai5l.a1 F.
Satin Damask Table Cloths, from 8 q to 24-4 tigr
q Superior and low. priced Damask NJ pkins
Diaper and Damask Towelings. pzl 5s-s34 als.
Together with every other article in line for
House Furnishing purposes, to which { respect
fully invite the attention Of purchasers, ASSURING
them that the facilities enjoy, and the extensive
preparations we have made for an increase in this
branch of our business, will enable to offer in
ducements, both in price and terms, fully equal to
any similar establishment in the United States.
i ,i..-,z3g I'd; &. HOOE. BROTHER, & co.
Sent 81 rIJnion and AleY - IL,
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NJ OTICE.-The general estimation long en-
In joyed by the Perfumes issuing from the pre-
misses of LUBlN, having led to a variety of worth
less limitations and counterfeits, Notwithstanding
the signature affixed to each label accompanying
the genuine article, M. FELIX PROT, proprietor
of the Establishment LUBIN, has the honor of in.
forming his friends and the public that he has now
substituted for his former labels one of wholly
different description, and that he has caused to be
manufactured for his envelopes description OF
paper presenting, in form of watermark the seal
Of his house. -t,i8t
In order, therefore, to avoid deception he re.
specially begs them to pay special attention to the
label appended to such articles as bear the name
of his house, and to entrust the execution of their
orders only to dealers of respectablty or addres,
them directly to bis premises, No. So Rue Ste
Anne, PARIS. ~
Opening to- day in e4tracts-Helitrope, Gera
MUM, Musk, Winter Blossom, New -mown Hay
Jockey Club, Mousseline, Amber, &C., sc &c,
with all the other choice articles of the same house
asis tsHsitnc PARKER'S
Fancy Perfumery and Comb Store, under the Ma
tlonal Hotel. sos Nov 8-1awS
THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM; a Juvenile
i Annual. ts,.,Ft =. ~ $50
Popular superstitions and Mesmerism BY Her.
bert Mayo, NJ, d. i
Chit Chat, or Short Tales in Short WORLDS illus.
trated. ~ 4s@4
Cur;esites of the Microscope, with illustrations;
by Jas. n. Wythes, M D. blifs
Practical Treatise on Dental Medicine; by Thos.
NoyI FRANcK TAYLOR.