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CMITH'S GEOGRAPHICAL SERIES

~ Ill Ill olICohhI 1l41AL
~ Just issued from the press, revised and newly
illustrated edition of SMITHS GEOGRAPHY AND
ATLAS, to which has been added ANCIENT GEO.
This work has been very much enlarged, embel.
lisbed with new illustrations throughout. designed
expressly for it, critically corrected and thoroughly
revised, to conform TO the OF the United
States for l85Oto that of Great Britain and IreIan
March, 1851, and to the latest that could be obtained
The acquisition of territory to the United States
the discovery of the mineral wealth of California and
Australia, and the establishment of steam commun-
cation between remote parts of the earth, have
great y increased geographical knowledge.
The information thus obtained has been care fully
collected and inserted in this edition. 1t has been
not only necessary to correct the maps Of former edi
TONS but to add new maps of the States of Calior
ington. Utah, New Mexico, Nebraska, and the coun.
tries of Mexico and Central America, which has been
done from the latest and best authorities.
A large map of the Roman Empire 10 also added, to
aid in the study of Ancient Geography.
By system of Emblems and Authorizations
spciously arranged all the maps representing the
Grand Divisions of the gObe-tke Government, Re-
gion, State of Society, Population, Navigation &c,
of the more important countries become appsre at
the first glance and by thus calling into simultaneous
exercise the powers Of the mind and eye mpres
are made more abiding than by any other means
Besides all this, the work is rendered still more
valuable and complete by the addition Of compen-
dunn of Ancient Geography, which will be found
interesting and instructive the extended
treaties on this subject.
Inc Abids mas Deen not Only thoroughly revised,
corrected and enlarged stated above, but also
tains large number of new and interesting stasti
cal tables, from the of the United States and
other sources. 1t will be in stiff covers only.
set of questions for general revision, is appended
to the work, which will be found of great comven.
fence to the teacher and aid to the scholar in bring
ing definitely and distinctly to his mind, in con-
densed FORM the main features Of the subject he has
gone
These improvements and additions will gre ATTY en-
nance the value of the work, and if the views and
method of the author fully carried out much val
liable time of the pupil will be saved and great labor
on the part of the teacher avoided.
ALSO PUBLISHED,
Revised editions of SMITHS PRIMARY GEO.
GRAPH4, which was expressly prepared to meet q
want of the public in respect to Primary Geogra-
ply, and hence is literally what its name denotes
The plan is entirely original and far as goes the
book is complete within itself.
Also, an improved edition of SMITHS QUARTO
GEOGRAPHY.
The above Books are for sale by
J. w. RANDOLPH,
NH 14-d12t 12l Main street, Richmond.
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COMMERCIAL.

RICHMOND MARKETS, March %.
FLOUR-There lie still nothing doing in Flour
Buyers offer g. but holders stand out against such
concession that.
WHEAT.-We quote $t40 for red, and SIS for
prime white. Very little Wheat offering.
CORN-Very few transactions; but we are warrant
ed in quoting il at 6a to 10 cts.
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SPRING STOCK OF + A RTH E N
~ WARE, CHINA, GLASS, TABLE Guile
RY, PLATED GOODS AND LOOKING GLASS.
ES.-The subscriber is daily receiving his Spring
stock Of the above articles bought from the most ap
upon the best terms.
He offers all articles in his branch of business at
either wholesale retail, and confidently assures
every enc in want THAT NO ONE SHALL UNDERsELL
HIM, OR OFFER GREATER INDUCEMENTS TO EFFECT
SALES.
Handsome China Dinner Tea and Toilet Sets
Do. Coored and White do. do.
Gut and Pressed Glass in every variety
Looking Glasses; Lamps Chronicles
Casters; Tea Trays and Walters
Table Cutlery and Plated Goods.
ALSO,
splendid assortment ST Richly Decorated Flower
VASES. small portion of which being slightly da-
mayed, he offers at GREAT BARGAINS.
Country merchants, and others in want, would do
well to examine his stock and TERMS at No. III West
Main street.
NH % J. D. B. EVANS.
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GAMUEL d. DENOON, Bell and Brass
~ Founder, on Main, between 9th and 9th streets
Richmond, Va, continues to carry the above bu-
siness in all its various branches
BELLS for churches ships, railroads, taverns, and
all kinds of House Bells, made to erder.
From the large number of Bells that I have made
in the last 20 years. and their superior tone and qua
lily, my friends that they are equal to
any made in this country. shall always keep on
hand regular supply of all kinds of BELLS, &c.
q. All kinds Of REPAIRING In the Brass Foun-
Dry Business promptly attended TO- Bell, Brass, and
shortest notice and the lowest rates
n; B. The highest price paid for OLD COPPER
and BRASS, fe 25-SmE
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MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF RICHMOND M,r.h %
ARRIVED,

ARRIVED,
gu, ~, n :nunt,ey Hammond New York yp.no
Currie. hofA, nose, to ID.
Schr. Jaags Baker, Bogart, New York, suano To q
scna =. a. Rogers steelinau, New Orleans suys,
Schr Courier. Rogers, Boston, ndse.. tt, d c,r-;.
Sehr. Ocean, Mitchell, light, to VIM. b. Coloni,, e
Co. i 0ltf.f S0'qai't
SAILED,
Steamship Virginia, Teal, Philadelphia, mdse and
passengers. - u
Schr.L Lucy Ames, Amss Norfolk. light. b:
NEW YoRK, March 2I-Cleared, schrs Anson,a
Dodge, Richmond; Jas Porter, freeman. do.
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mo THE CITIZENS AND STRAN

l. GERS VISITING THE CITY.-If you wish to
get your Hair cut and dressed in thu latest and most
approved style, and your Whiskers changed to q
beautiful black or brown color, just call on HOB.
SON at the Hair Dressing. Shaving, Shampooing and
Bathing Saloon under the American Hotel.
daily from A NJ. to9P. NJ, and on Saturday 10 III
r. NJ. Single bath Is cents, or tickets for 81, In
trance on lth street fs9
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-a GEORGE j. SUMNER, 4 81
IMPORTER AND EALER In
CHINA, GLASS AND EARTHENWARE,
NO. 30 FOURTEENTH STREET,
HAS now in store and is daily receiving
IL his spring supplies of EARTHENWARE and
CHINA, of his own importation, of the latest and
most approved patterns and shapes, together with
large stock of GLASSWARE, LOOKING-GLASS-
ES and FANCY GOODS,
His stock will be found extensive and the prices
as low as any Northern re-packng house offer.
Merchsnts visiting this market will promote their
interest by an examination of his stock before
making their purchases.
e Special attention given to packing.
NH d2m
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"a u q XI PoiRIent GE y r a1JA No
AND OTHER MANURES.-At meeting Of the
Board of Directors of the Virginia Central Railroad
Company, the regulations OF the Company relating
under consideration, the following resolution was
adopted: n ~ If+4k
Whereas, the rates of charge guano, plaster,
sc have, for the benefit of the farming interest,
been fixed so to give no profit on the transpor.
not receiving and transporting them to the exclusion
of articles of equal greater necessity to the whole
community
Resolved, While the rates for plaster, guano, &C.,
remain below the proportionate rates other tom
nage that these articles cannot be received
ty which charged at rates yielding profit to the
Company; and that bill for storing these unpro-
able articles will hereafter be paid.
fe IA Z. Fl. GILL, Supt-
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WILLIAM F. BUTLER,
IMPORTER AND WHOLESALE DEALER In
CHINA, EARTHENWARE AND GLASS,
(79 Main Street, South sfde,)
II AS now in store, and is constantly re-
IL ceivne an unusually large stock of CHINA,
EARTHENWARE and GLASS, LAMPS, LOOK
EYEGLASSES and FANCY GOODS, of his own
direct importation, which he offers to the trade at
Wholesale, upon favorable terms as any other
house can offer.
liberal discount to cash buyers.
EY- Special pains taken to pack securely.
NH I'm
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GAWS, SAWS, SAWS of every descrip-
~ ton, manufactured and sold by
TOLAND l. BURGER,
10th, between Main and Cary streets Richmond, Va.
CIRCULAR SAWS of al sizes and styles, and
every other variety of SAWS that may be called for
to give satisfaction, if not on being fairly tried will
be exchanged or the money refunded.
Strengthening, re-toothiug aud repairing of al kinds
done at the shortest notice.
WE CHALLENGE THE WORLD TO produce
Circular Saw, either large small that we cannot
aighten, matter from what cause or how badly
1t may have been sprung or buckied.
All Circuars warranted To run trus de ls--6m
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HULST & KINGS RETAIL PRICE
Al CURRENT-New Orleans Sugar, 81 to 7 cts;
and Powdered Sugar, 10 cts per lb Rio Coffee, 12!c
Maracabo, l4c; Best Old java, Is cts per lb; Good
Tea, 75c very best d. only ST. sS best neW Bacon
Hams pence per h.; best Shoulders pence; Pearl
Starch, 10c City made Mould Candles, l5c. per H.:
good N. o. Molasses Sic per GAL; very best do ST.
cts extra N Y. Syrup Soc; best Vinegar, 2Oc; Gu.
cumber Pickles, g. per gal Other articles cheap in
proportion. HULST & KING,
NH IS Franklin St, Old Market.
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SALES OF STOCKS IN RICHMOND

Vt SlOCho I'm bIS1MOND.
Sales of Stocks reported By John A. Lancaster and
Son Brokers' for the soeek ending Wednesday, March
Virginia per cents "a years to rum for sale at
ths Treasury.
Virginia per cents Is years time sales at slo5 and
interest.
Virginia per cents 10 years to rum sales slO
Virginia per cts under 10 years to rum sales $lO2
and interest.
Bonds guaranteed by the State sales S1OsA and int
Richmond City Bonds, "a years to rum sales 500
and interest.
Richmond City bonds, short dates last sales So1
Sl03 and interest
Virginia Bank Stock, par ST. ss,es S7s.
Warmers Bank Stock sales Slfz
Exchange Bank Stock, sales $l1Z .o.
Virginia and Tennessee Railroad Beuda Last sales 500
. and interest.
Virginia Fire and Marine, sales $780,
Richmond Fire Association Stock, par $50, sales SSs
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad
Stock, sales SOL
Virginia Central Railroad Stock5 sales $50
Richmond and Petersburg Railroaa Stock, last sales
S45 80 -
Richmond and Danville Railroad Stock sales S65.
James River and Kanawha Stock, last esses S2o
New York MARKET. March q Cotton firm; sales
OF 900 bales Coffee quiet but steady Flour shade
better sales of 5000 bbs at x7S1 for State, ans 81
"A for Ohio sales of 1900 bbls Southern at $3.50
Southern white at 81 65. Corn is frmer; sales Of
52000 bushels at 79d804 cents. Sugar-ssles of IT'S
bids at At cts for Orleans, and Al cts for Cuba Me-
lasses-sales of 100 bbls. Orleans at N4c. Whiskey
sales of $50 bbls at 26c. Ironsales of 100 tons at
44O0$4I. Tobacco-sales of IT'S hnds. Kentucky at
710ll cts.
ORLEANS MARKET, March 20th--Cotton has
declined &c. under the Arabia's advices sales bare
ly 1900 bales at &c. for middng. Sugar has declined
&C.. fair &c. Molasses tic. Sterling S4c.
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WOOD.-I offer for sale, at the wood
yard recently occupied by Mr.. John r. Reeve,
on Broad street. for cash, to punctusl customers,
good WOOD, both Pine and Oak, at low prices
Having number Of hands engaged in cutting Wood,
shall be regularly supplied with it. Through the
kindness of Dir. Luther P. Ellis and of Mr. b. w. Dab
ney, have placed slate at their stores where
ders can be left and which will be promptly attend
ed to.
fe I0-Sm 8. N. DAVIS.
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OFFICE VIRGINIA CENTRAL R. r co.,
RICHMOND, March a, 1854.
A T meeting of the Board of Directors
"A of the Virginia Central Railroad Company, on
the 4th day of March, 1884, the following resolution
was adopted, viz:
Resolved, That a meeting of the Stockholders be
convened to meet in the city If Richmond on
THURSDAY, the 9Th day of APRIL next, at 10
O'Clock, A. M. at the Metropolitan Hall.
copy from the minutes.
NH 6--t6thap J. GARRETT, Sec'ry.
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GAS FITTING, STEAM PIPING,

GAS FITTING, STEAM PIPING,
~ ROOFING, &c.-Havins just received from the
North large stock of Materials I am now prepared
to put up GAS FIXTURES, STEAM PIPES for
warming houses. and to cover buildings with Ttn or
any kind Of metal In the best manaer, ct reasonaoe
prices, and with despatch.
have now secured the services of numeeF Of e&s
cellent workmen In the various branches Of my easl.
nesa, and therefore solicit orders from all who have
work to execute. Persona having work in my line.
store on the East side Of 18th street, between Msa
and Gary. 80. rv
fe l-ts 4{fFs CHARLES H. LAN0Lki.
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GRATES AND FENDERS.-Five hun
~ dred Enamelsd CRATES and TENDERS for
sale at reduced prices-The subscriber has for sale
the largest stock of CRATES and TENDERS ever
before offered for sale in this city, of his manu-
facture. The Crates embrace all the various kinds
and patterns, such square topped Gothic, Liptic
Circle, &c, with beautiful rounding Tenders, Sum
mer Pieces &C.. to match.
Orders for Crates, Tenders, &C. from town and
country punctually attended to and carefully packed
Merchants purchasing to sell again will be supplied
at the lowest northern prices, with the usual dis
ceuuts off or cash by wholesale.
Apply at my Bell and Brass Foundry, on Main, be-
tween 9th and 9th sts., Richmond, Va.
fe % 3m* SAMUEL ID. DENOON. 3
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A TTENTI0N. ANGLERS.-F r ESH

A TTENTION, ANGLERS.-FR ESH
IN SUPPLY OF FISHING TACKLEs--I am row
opening tho most complete assortment of FISHING
TACKLE have ever had. Amongst my assortment
NAV be found all the variety Of Hooks such 20 Viz
ginis Limerick, Kirby. Hinged Trout, Sockdolosefs
&c. besides full assortment a. Hooks on suit snd
gimp Also, Gut and Gimp, extra; singie and double
Trimmings; Rigeed Lines. with Floats and Hooks
compiete; Sea 0rass aud Horse Hair Floats ana
singers extra; Cotton, Linen and rlax Lines Twist
in rolls Of euperior quality, Reed. BAmboo. and
Walking Cane fishina Reda. In great variety
Also Just receive cd. . fne assortment Of Colts ana
Alle1s REvOLvERs.
NH 1s--2vv Importer Of Guns. Rifies sc.
CUPERIOR LEMON. SYRUP, extra
~ Squality--lQo dozen fresh for sale ny
NH 90 BENNETT L aEEka
CNOW WHITE ZINC PAINT 10 largo
81 s:sssl's'' s. Sf :sls Il BEERS. Dn.s...
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pEMOV AL.-DR. A. G. HARDIN,
AZ Graduate of the Physio Medical College and
lnfirmary of Ohio still continues tender his ser
vices to the citizens of Richmond and vicinity in ell
the departments of his professions, hoping BY strict
attention to his profession to merit all the patronage
he NAV receive. ss8 ~
Dr. II. may be found at the corner of Broad and
18th streets, all hours night and day, when not pro-
fessionally engaged. 1854 F4@' -.
q Extracting Teeth only 25 cents.
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COUNTRY MERCHANTS can buy, at
~ III Main street. on the best terms all they want
in the Book and Stationery line
NH q J. w RANDOLPH
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pERUVIAN GUANO.-l60O bags. land.
4 ing to-day, from schr j. B. Spofford For sale bv
NH II +. II. SKINKER Cary ST.
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DR.. MsLANES LIVER PILLS.

D5- When the proprietor Of this Invaluable rene
dy purchased it Of the inventor, there was no mod
cine which deserved the name for tho cure Of Liver
and Bilious complaints, notwithstanding the great
prevalence of these diseases in the United States
In the South and West particularly where the pa
tient is frequently unable to obtain the services Of
regular physician, some remedy was required at
safe and etcctual and the operation of which could
in no wise prove preudcial to the constitution This
medicine is supplied by Dr. McLano's Liver Pills, as
has been proved in every instance in which it has had
trial. Always beneficial not a solitary instance
has occurred in which its effects have been inu-
rious. The invention of educated and distinguish
cd physician, it has nothing in common with tho
quack nostrums imposed upon the public by shallow
prctenders to tho medical art. Experience has now
proved, beyond doubt, that DR.. McLanos PHI is
the best remedy ever proposed for the Liver Com.
plant
~ Purchasers will be careful to ask for DIR. Nc
LANES CELEBRATED LIVER PILLS, and take
none else. There arc other Pills, purporing to be
Livor Pills, now before tho public.
DR.. McLane's Liver Pills also his celebrated Ver-
mifuge BIO had at all respectable Drug Stores
in the United States and Canada. 50
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Mr.. Dickinson moved to lay the bill upon
the table.
This motion was decided in the Affirmative
yeas IA, nays 81.
Pending motion to lay on the table mo-
ton to reconsider this vote, the House went
into Committee of the Whole on the state of
the Union, lat twelve o'clock Mr. Wright of
Pennsylvania, in the chair, and resumed the
consideration Of the bill making appropriations
for the support Of tho army for the year ending
the 30th Of June, 1865, The amendment of
Mr. Stanton, of Kentucky, requiring civil su-
perintendents Of the armories, was agreed to
yesterday, after our report closed-80 to 3S
During the iive-minutes debate, continued
to-day, various amendments were suggested.
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REN1OVALl

HENRY JANNEY'S Boot and Shoe Store and
i Mandatory for tho last ton years located on
Sth street near the General Post Office was removed
TO Pennsylvania Avenue, between Browns Hotel and
9TH street where the proprietor has spared pains
or expense in fitting up establishment eommonsu-
rate with the great increase in the business Of tho
house.
The subscriber tenders his most cordial and CRATE
fu acknowledgements TO his friends and patrons for
thor long continued favors, and will be pleased to
meet them in his new house
/ have very we'll assorted stock Of Boots and
Shoes, of French New York, Eastern and my own
make, embracing every style and variety to which
invite tho attention Of members OF Congress- and oti
gems generally. HENRY JANNEY,
Penn av. north side, between Browns Hotel
jan 2 and 9TH st., third door from the latter.
From the limited Statss Argus
To those persons who may visit Washington, and
are in want of boot that cannot be cxcellcd either
in quality or workmanship would call their atten-
ton TO the card Of Henry Jannoy to BIO found under
the head OF Washington" A handsome and neat
ly-made boot is not at all tmos Of pleasure
to the wearer but often Of extreme torture; this
is caused by the bungng manner in which tho boot
Is fitted TO the foot. Mr.. Janncy has devoted much
Of his time in studying the construction Of tho human
foot in order to ascertain how boot should bo cut
and fitted that will he perfectly easy TO all parts Of
the foot In this he has succeeded that II matters
not what may be the shape Of tho number ofcorus
on tho foot his boot is perfectly easy Thus he has
combined beauty with comfort.
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THE PEoPLE's PATENT OFFICE.

rTNIS well known establishment Is still carried
il under the personal supcrintendcnce Of the under
signed by whom all the necessary drawings docu-
ments and specifications, for Patents, Caveats De.
signs, Foreign Patents, &c, are prepared with the
utmost fidelity and despatch very moderate terms
Persons wishing for advice relative to Patents or
Inventions may ut all tunes consult the undersigned
rc1thou charge either personally at his Office, by
letter To those living at distance he would state
that all the ncedful steps necessary TO Pat
ent can be arranged by letter. just well IL the
party were present. and the expense of journey be
thus saved. When parties wish to be informed as to
tho probability Of being enabled to obtain Patents IL
will be necessary for them 10 forward by mail
rough outline sketch and description Of the invention
No fee or charge is made for such examinations.
Private consultations held daily with Inventors,
from 9 A. M to 5 p. NJ All consultations and bust
moss strictly private and confidential.
Models from distance may be sent by express or
otherwise.
For further information apply to- or address, post
paid ALFRED \. BEACH,
Editor and Proprietor of the Peoples Journal
Solicitor Of American and Foreign Patents,
People's Patent O6foe Sc Nassau ST.. Nesc York
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL, record of Science
Mechanics, invocation, and Agriculture. Published
Monthly Every number contains 80 pages, bcauti-
fully printed fine paper and prouscly illustrated
with splendid engravngs forming at the end of overy
year two fine volumes, comprising nearly 400 pages
with about six hundred elegant engravings. Terms
only one dollar yoar, sent by mail. Specimen
Copies III cents. Address as above May s.
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&c. ROBBINS,
Mechanical Engineer and Solicitor Of Patents,
Kaxhiusiou N. r.

washington, ID. e.,
NIILL make Examinations at the Patent Office,
w prepare Drawings and Specification, and pros
ccute Applications for Patents both In the United
States and foreign countries.
Applications for patents which have been rejected
at the Patent Office, he will, when required argue
before the Commissioner of Patents, or before the
Appellate Court; in which line Of practice he has
been successful In procuring great number Of very
valuable patants.
He will prepare new specifications and claims for
the reissue of patents previously granted imrcr-
feet descriptions and claims.
Applications for Of patents either at the
Patent Office or before Congress, he will also vigor-
ously prosecute
Also, superintend the taking Of testimony TO be
used in conflicting applications before the Patent Of
fee, or to be read in court
In all cases Of litigation the subject Of patents
he will prepare the for the legal profession
plain the scientific and mechanical principles nyolv-
cd, and the application of the law thereto.
He win also give opinions and advice TO the value
and validity Of paten's, and may be consulted in
Of infrpgements OF patents, and all other mat
ters pertaining TO the patent laws and practice in the
United States and Europe
Also prepare caveats, assignments and all other
papers required for securing or transferring patent
property.
Having beenten years in the constant practice Of
his profession in this city and having free access to
the models and records in the Patent Office, well
as to its library and the Congressional Library"
he aatters himself that he In all give PER-
feet satisfaction to those who may place business 10
his hands. March 29-eow
Office on street, opposite the Patent Office.