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EOR LEAsE.-The National Theatre in

lEHOR LEAsE.-The National Theatre I'm
lI the city Of Washington, for the ensuing sea-
son, or for a term of years. The National Theatre
is one of the largest in the world, and yet every
meritorious attraction can fill It.
With the alterations and improvements con
templated it will be in every respect desirable
establishment tiv
If a suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede TO the following arrange
ment.
The entire receipts TO be distributed thus: The
current expenses the salaries of the members /;
the rent. All surplus 10 be divided among the
members Of the company, in the proportion OF
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have no claim for rent until after payment OF cur
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, to receive
communications, with particulars, from parties in
clined TO this mode of action. The purpose OF
the Proprietor is 10 secure the best talent by pay
ing to il all the profits. Every letter received vA
be known 10 the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself at liberty TO reveal the name OF any
party addressing him on this subject
All communications prepaid, and addressed
"to the Proprietor of the National Theatre, box
242, Washington city, ID. q.
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rNHE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT

TJNHE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
i Of Pianos in this city can be found at our
Music Depot, consisting of Hallet, Davis & Co.'s
superior Eolian Pianos, which for beauty Of tone
are considered by all who have heard them to be
unequaled.
Bacon & Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Gravesbeen tS Co.'s Pianos, enc of which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano at the Crystal
Palace is the admiration of all who have seen and
heard il.
Schumacher 81 Co.'s new Unichord Pianos,
which for durability, keeping in tune, and cheap
ness stand unrvalled. The success which has
attended their introduction here is the best guar
anty thereof.
RosenlSrantz's world-renowned German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness oftone and
decacy OF touch.
We are daily expecting an additional supply OF
he popular Unichord Pianos; also, per packet OF
Saturday from Boston, one Of L. Gilberps be atiful
Boudoir OF Piccolo Pianos.
This enables persons desrous Of purchasing, to
select instruments from the most varied assort-
ment of Pianos offered for sale in this city, at
manufacturers prices, with a warranty for each
Piano if desired
Also, several secondhand Pianos, including one
Of Jonas Chickering, which will be sold on the
most reasonable terms.
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment for
new ones.
The most complete assortment OF Music and
Musical instruments constantly on hand.
HILBUS 81 HITZ, Penn. avenue.
Jan 22--tf (m)
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MORE NOW SPRING GOODS.

II J. STEER, Merchant Tailor, is now open.
ing another supply Of choice SPRING and
SUMMER GOODS to which he invites the at
tention of Members of Congress, strangers, and
citizens.
The stock is large and very complete, embracing
almost every variety ofGentleman's Goods usually
kept by Merchant Tailors. -
We solicit an inspection by the public OF our
goods workmanship, and prices.
May- No. 4 washington Place, Seventh street
Nav l4-3tif 'Eaa
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NEW YORK, May 2, lS53.-The under.
IN signed has this day opened an office, No AZ
William street, Merchants Exchangeo for the
transaction of general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State, and city securities Bought and Sold
Promissory notes, bills of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 21-tf EMANUEL y. Hhni'
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vTIRGINIA.-At Circuit Court held for
v the city Of Petersburg at the courthouse
thereof, on Saturday. the 10th day of June, A. ID.
1854:
Commonwealth of Virginia, Plaintiff,
Against
Francis Pace, executor OF Jones Mitchell, de-
ceased. VIM Jackson, Coy Quavis, David Scott,
James M. Otter, George Taylor, Thomas McKen-
sey, Thomas Jarratt, John Updike, and Peter Val
entine trustees Of the Gillfeld Church. defendants.
On the motion Of the plaintiff, and for reasons
appearing to the court, it is ordered that all per-
sons claiming an interest in the estate of Jones
MITCHELL deceased, free negro, late Of the city
Of Petersburg in the State Of Virginia, do appear
before the judge of the circuit court Of the city
aforesaid, on the first day fthe next term thereof
then and there to attend TO their interest in this
suit and that copy of the above order be pub
lished for three months in some newspaper of the
cities of Richmond and Washington respectively.
The object of this suit is TO recover the estate,
consisting of two houses and lots and personal
estate also the proceeds of property of Jones
Mitchell, deceased, said properly being direlect,
he having died without known hears-at-law.
A Copy-Teste.
July 2-3m THAD. PAGAUD, d. G.
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Corner Penn. avenue and 11th street.
Nav 16

HARPERS 8 GAZETTEER OF THE
III World, No. /, 10 be completed in ten num-
bers.
Wilkinson's Ancient Egyptians, illustrated with
500 wood cuts, two volumes
Leather Stocking and Silk, a story ofthe Valley
of Virginia.
Footprints of Famous Men, designed as Incite-
ments to Intellectual Industry alone, Qurther sup
ply just received)
Lady Buwers Behind the Scenes
Atherton, by Miss Milford. On sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S Bookstore,
July IL near 9th street.
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.
! i. STEER. MERCHANT TAILOR

is now opening another supply OF choice
SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, to which ne
invites the attention OF Members OF Congress,
Strangers, and Citizens.
The stock is large and very complete, embrac-
ing almost every variety Of Gentemens eroods'
usually kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public OF our
goods, workmanship, and prices
Nod, Washington Place, Seventh street.
Mov Cd-2tif
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n w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,

n w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,
I /. 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 well-selected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ngs, 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 houses
in the United States, with such advantages as 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 C othes
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 as 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.
NIB. Sole agent for Scott's report of Fashions
or the District.
Oct. 15-6m. (m)
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M. SNYDER, BANKER AND EXCHANGE;

Office National Hotel Bniidingf Penniyluania
Apenue, Washing gton, ID. C..
N EALER IN CHECKS, ACCEPTANCES,
~ Drafts, Promissory Notes, Bank Notes, and
Coin.
Notes on all solvent Banks in the United States
bought and sold, at the best prices.
Notes, Drafts, and Bills, in Washington and
Georgetown, collected, and remittances promptly
made in Now York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore,
and other funds, at charge Of one-quarter per
cent. r .tfea4H
Bills of Exchange and Bank Checks, on most
Of the principal cities Of the Union, bought and
sold at the best rates.
sold Apr 6-2meod
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ZINC PAINTS.--The Subscribers having
II been appointed agents OF the New Jersey Zinc
Company for the sale of their superior Paints, are
prepared to execute orders for any description de-
livered in Baltimore at the company's prices, and
on the same liberal terms
The White Paint is warranted pure, and is un.
surpassed by any other article in use. 1t is sold
either dry or ground in oil.
The Brown Zinc is made only from the New
Jersey Zinc Ores, and is extensively used as a
protection to iron or other metallic surfaces 1t is
a cheap and economical paint.
The Brown Stone Color is unequalled as dura-
Bile covering for Cottages, Depots, Bridges, DC.
The consumption Of it is very large, and it has
given entire satisfaction.
All the paints manufactured by the company are
of the highest excellence, some important improve
ments having recently been discovered and APP
piled in their preparation, and they warranted
TO keep soft and fresh in the kegs any reasonable
length Of time. In this respect they are superior
to any others in market.
JOHN SULLIVAN Gc SONS, Agents,
Apr 7-d3m No. 2, Camden ST., Baltimore.
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.~ CHEAP AND PLEASANT

rEE;zessks-Sl. excursions daily throughout the
year by the Steamer BALTIMORE, TO and from
Aqua Creek with dinner included for SO only.
To families and others desirous OF recreation
and change of scene, no better opportunity can
offer for such indulgence ihan is now daily af
forded by the regular trips of the splendid and
commodous Steamer Baltimore to Aqua Creek
aud back to Washington between the hours Of Gi
a. m. and D p. m.
Fare tor the round trip, including good dinner
on board, 50 only.
For further Information apply to Captain ID.
Peck, on board or to
GEORGE MATTINGLY
Agent of the lire in Washington
July lS-d2mN
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Aafnfiss ann gah 0fifss.
Up. DICKINSON,
A n It O II N e Y A Il l. A w,

wASHiNGToN, d. g.
Late Ezamlner Of Claims fn the Pension C5sc'J
Will attend to any business entrusted to his care
particularly 10 Claims for Pensions, Bounty Land
Land Patents, Scrip, Back Pay, DC.
REFERENCES: Hon. II. M. L. Hunter, U. 3. Sen
ate; Hon. Jno. w. Maury, Mayor of Washington
Hon. Jas. E. Heath late Commissioners OF PeE-
sions Hon. Jno. Wilson, Commissioner OF Gen
eral Land Office.
have duplicate pay rolls of the army from 1880
to 1910, the original Of which were burnt in 1914.
]. P. ID.
Dec 2l--6meod
r AW NOTICE.-sIDNEY s. BAXTER,
IL late attorney general of Virginia, has re
moved to Washington to practice law.
He will practice in the Supreme Court OF the
United States, the courts of the District OF Colum
bia and attend to any professional business con
fded to him.
Office in Morrison's new building on Al street,
east of Pennsylvania avenue.
REFERENCES
Hon. ]. ]. Allen, Hon. VIM. Danie,.
Hon. Richard Moncure, Hon. G. B. Samuels,
Hon. G. H. Lee, Of the Court of Appeals OF
Virginia.
70 the Judges of the Circuit Courts of Virginia.
To the senators and members of Congress from
Virginia.
Sep 21-1yeod. (m)
ENERAL AGENCY.-The undersigned
W most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general here and esle-
where, that he has opened an Agency Office for
the prosecution of claims of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress procure pensions, bounty
lands, extra pay, and arrearage pay, and will at
tend TO the buying and selling of real estate, the
renting of houses, and a general collecting bust
ness; he will also furnish parties at a distance
with such information they may desire from
the seat of government. Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet. ...
REFERENCES
Hon. ]. c. Dobbn Secretary of the Nary.
Hon. j. Davis, SecretGry of War.
N. Callan, esq, President Of the Board Of Conn
mon Council .r
Gen. John NJ McCalla, attorney at Laic.
James III. Caustin, esq.
w. G. Reddall, State Department.. ..a:
SAMUEL G.. TAYLOR.
Jan I7-u
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~NATCHES!W !WATCHES!-J.Y.s Savage,
wv No. 90 Fulton street, New York, has an ex-

w No. SO Fulton street, New York, has an ex-
tensive assortment Of fine Watches, consisting OF
T. F. Coopers Duplex, M. ]. Tobias 81 Co.'S r..
u G. Beesley's, Joseph Johnson, IS Church street,
Liverpool &c, &C., varying in price from $75 or
$780, Gold Lepines, four holes jewelled, $25;
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels, $50; superior
full Jewelled English Gold Levers from $50 to 500.
The whole of the above watches are carefully Sc
lected by myself, and being put up under my own
inspection, can warrant perfect time keepers.
Gold Pens, of my own make, of superior work
manshp, warranted to retain their points, for So,
SO and 81. Pens without cases, IS cents, 81 so,
SO ano 50. Sent to all parts of the country free Of
postage. Old pens re-ponted and made equal to
new for so cents Dec 17-1v
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MisftIIanfuns.
ENIrINE HEIpsIECK {. co. CHAM-

~ ENUINE HEIDSIECk d Gu. CHAM
W pagne.--The subscribers having been ap-
upoited by Messrs. Heidseck & Co. TO succeed
Mr.. Charles Enger, heretofore sole agent in the
in the United States for the sale of their Wines,
who this day retires from business, respectfully
call the attention Of the public to the subjoined
card.
The Messrs. HeidsIeck 81 Co., as set forth there
in Justly claim to be alone enabled to send TO this
country the genuine Heidseck 6 Co. Champagne,
under the same name and style as originally intro
duced into this market, now nearly thirty years
ago, they being sole proprietors of all the Identical
vineyards cellars, &C., which the founders and
orginators of this celebrated brand had owned.
Such hang- the fact we necdnot dwell upon the
superior quality of their Wines, the reputation OF
the same among the American public being already
identified with unsurpassed excellence.
We beg particularly to notice that their brand
still bears the same name Of Heidsieck & Co., in
full, by which il first became so favorably known,
being thereby easily distinguished from other SINH
lar marks which have since appeared.
New YORK, January ], 1854.
CRAMER S ABEGG,
Successor to Charles Engler,
and sole importers in the United States
STANISLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent for
Washington and Georgetown, ID. c., and Alex
andria, Va.
CARD.-Upon the dissolution of the old
firm Heidseck N Co., in 1884, the senior partner,
who had the sole charge of its liquidation, con-
tnued the business retaining exclusive possession
of the vineyards, vaults, &c, which the origina
partnership had enjoyed.
Our new firm are his immediate successors and
sole proprietors of this well known brand.
In order to distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar to our own, which have ap-
peared and may hereafter appear in this market,
the name of our firm in full will be found on the
labels and around the corks.
RHEIMS, March s. 1916
Feb S--d2m HEIDSIECK ~ Co
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TURN1TURE.-A Good and Large AS

I sortment of Centre, Gard, Work, Side, and
Extension Dining Tables, of every description
and superior quality. Sofas, Tete-a-tetes, Divans!
Easy Rocking and Parlor Chairs of every descrp-
ton. Secretaries and Bureaus Desks and Bu-
reaus. LOOKING GLASSES OF EVERY DE
SCRIPTION. Mattresses, Cured Hair, Hail
Seatings, Sofa and Chair Springs, with numerous
other articles suitable for housekeepers, which
will be sold at less prices than can be purchased
elsewhere. WIGHT % CROSBY,
Louisiana avenue, opposite the Bank OF Wash
ington, near the corner Of 7th street.
Notice the Bedstead sign. May A-Sm
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yTlO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
i the House of Representatives. gentle

i the House of Representatives. gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as a
parliamentary, legal, and general reporter, both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes to devote them TO the service
of any gentleman having writing TO do, either for
the press or of any other description. Desiring
some mode of employing those hours until the ad-
journment of the present session of Congress, he
is perfectly Indifferent as to the character of the
writing he may be required to perform, and will
perform it upon the most reasonable terms; =, Com
munications addressed 10 p. B. T., at Mrs. Wards,
corner of 44 street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References of the highest
order. Feb I'll
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UNIVERSITY oFvIRGINIA.-The next

session of this institution will open the lst oi
October. and clese the 29th of June following
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: 1, ancient languages; 2, modern languages;
3. mathematics; 4, natural philosophy, m neralogy,
and geology; 5, chemistry; 6, medici:e; 7, COM
parative anatomy, physiology, and surgery; s, mo-
raj philosophy rhetoric, and bellies lettres, and po.
ltical ECONOMY; 9, law. Also lectureship oi
special anatomy and materia medica, and de-
monstratorship of anatomy. The schoels of an
cient languages, modern languages, and mathe-
matics, have each an assistant instructor; and in
the so3ool of law there is an adjunct professor.
The expenses, mot including clothing, books, or
pocket money are as follows:
Tuition fee, say three schools, al $25 each.s75 90
Boarding, including diet, room-furnture,
and attendance Of servant, payable in
three insaments in advance ........ l20 90
Room rent, two occupying room, IS
each h................. w
(Rents without the precnts, something
more.)
s;, SIN .,................... IS 90
Washing, say $40; fuel and light, say $40 80 90
so5s 90
Students Of medicine are charged with four
tickets. at S25 each, and dissecting fee of S5.
The fee in the immediate class of law is SEQ; in
$500 GEssNER HARRISON,
Sen 21-tf Chairman Of the Faculty.
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TNAKE MOTTO E.-Housekeepers and
i others are reminded that the following list Of
articles are of the very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscriber on as low terms
as any other house in the city. A large assort-
ment and supply always on hand:
OH Of all kinds. Queensware,
Paints, Brushes,
Camphine, Clocks,
Varnish, Lamps,
Turpentine, Chandeliers,
Window Glass, Girondoles,
China, Vases.
Earthenware, Britannia ware,
Glass, &c, &c. &c.
Goods Sent 10 any part of the city free Of
charge. Country dealers will do well to call.
o. s. WHITTLESEY
Th street,
Opposite Selden & Withers's Bank.
Mar l6 (Star)
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:" q. HOOD HAS JUST RETURNED
H. from New York with a good assortment
OF Jewelry fine London and Geneva Watches /;
also some of those celebrated American Watches;
all of which he offers for sale at the lowest New
York city prices, and much cheaper than any other
dealer in this city or vicinity will sell the same
quantity of goods. Please call at the sign OF the
large Spread Eagle, Pennsylvania avenue, between
al and 9th streets.
N. B. Fine Watches and Jewelry carefully re-
paired, and warranted 10 give satisfaction.
June IS ii. o. HOOD
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r- NEW YORK, MONTREAL AND

|" NEW YORK, MONTREAL AND
~ - Ogdensburg Railroad.--Passenger and
freight ine.-Via New Haven, Springfield, Bel
lows Falls, Rutland, Burlington, Windsor, White
River, Wells River, ST. Johnsbury, Montpelier,
ST. Abans and Rouses Point Ticket Office
New Haven Railroad, corner Broadway and Ca
nal, and 26th street aad 9TH avenue. Express
trains, 8 a. m. and p. m. Baggage checked
through Freight by the New Haven steamers,
Peck slip, every day before 3p. m. Merchandise
in bond, will receive prompt attention.
FRANCIS HYDE,
July g. Agent, 152 South ST.
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MRS. COwDEN CLARKE's new Novel.
NI The Iron Cousin, or Mutual Influence, by
Mary Cowdeu Clarke, author Of "The Complete
Concordance TO Shakespeare"
Tegg's Dictionary of Chronology.
Lectures IN the True, the Beautiful, and the
Good, by M N Cousin Increased by an Appendix
on French Art; translated by o. w. Wight.
TAYLOR d. MAURYS
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FINE WATCHES q RICH JEwELRY.

FINE WATCHES q RICH JEWELRY.
:" q. HOOD, Pennsylvania avenue, between
H ~ and 9th streets, has Just returned from
the north with good assortment Of the most rich
and fashionable Jewelry in the market, which he
purchased for cash at very low prices, and now Of
fers tor sale the same, at wholesale retail much
cheaper than goods of like quality have ever been
his store sign ofthe large spread eagle.
N. B. Special attention paid TO the repairing 10
ne watches by w. w. Holiingsworth Apr2