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certain college professor had assembled his
class ut the commencement of the term, and was
reading over the list of names to see that all were
present. II CHANGED that one OF the number was
unknown TO the professor, having just entered the
class
"What ia your name, sir :" asked the professor,
looking through his spectacles-
!" Yoa are Brick" was the startling reply.
g SIR said tho professor, half startled out of his
chair at the supposed impertnence, but quite sure
that he had understood him correctly, I" Sir, did
not exactly understand your answer"
" You are a brick, |" was again the composed re-
ply.
This Is intolerablel u said the professor his face
reddening NBeware, young man, how you at
tempt to Insult me-"
"Insult youlp said the student, In turn astonish-
ed. How have done it 2"
/" Did you say l waa o brick p returned the Pro-
fessor with stifed indignation.
No sir, you asked my name, and / answered
yonr question. Ny name il U. r. A. Brck--Uriah
Reynolds Arnold Brick"
"Ahl |" murmured the Professor, sinking back
into his seat in confusion, !" 1t was misconcep-
ton on my part. viii you commence the lesson
Mr--ahem--B Brick Pr" Yankee BLADE.
A JERsEYMAS was very sick, and was not ex-
pccted to recover. Hisfriends got around his bed,
and one of them says a
"John, do you feel willing to dieg" W
John made an effort to give his views on the
subject, and answered with his feeble voice
"I--thlnk-Td rather stay-where Tm--better
acquainted
NThank you, Mr.. jerks, said an elderly lady to
young Spooney, "for your compliment on my
youthful appearance--there ID not a gray hair in
my head" 55a,
Young Imp Good reason why, old woman,
you've just got your new wig on W .-,,
A GEoLoGrsr NoNrLUssEn.--An old bachelor
geologist was boasting that every rock was as fa-
miliar to him as the alphabet A lady who was
present, declared she knew rock Of which he
was wholly ignorant.
Name it, madam"
1T is rock the cradle, sir," replied the lady.
A BENEVOLENT MAN, who proves his wish to
save time by throwing it away on foolish calcula-
tons, has discovered that in forty years snuff
taker devotes twenty-four months to blowing his
nosei 41 III
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a GENCY IN WASHINGTON CITY,
"A WILLIAM H. HULL, flor several years an
Examiner in the Pension Office will attend to the
prosecution Of claims against the Government such
as Bounty Lands, Pensions Back and Extra Pay,
&c.
Refer to Hon. L. P. Waldo, Commissioner of PEN
sions, Hon. John Wilson, Commissioner General
Land Office, and to the Heads Of Departments and
Bureaus generally.
nov l8-lv
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I A CARD.

AUR PATRONS, and the public In gem
~ eral are most respectfully informed that we
have this day, the 18th instant opened our New
Music Depot at the corner Of Pennsylvania avenue,
Eleventh and ID streets. Large additions having
been made TO our extensive stock, we are now pre-
pared TO furnish Music and Musical Merchandise OF
every description, on the most reasonable terms
A call is solicited.
dec --3teod HILBUS u HITZ.
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STORE FOR RENT ON SEVENTH st. "
- The large Store on the corner Of Seventh and
Streets is for rent The store alone or store and
dwelling above, will be rented This is one Of the
best stands for business Seventh street. and Is al
ready shelved with counters complete
Inquire Of ROCKWELL 4 BROWN, Louisiana
avenue, opposite Bank Of Washington. attI
dee God If f#5Ae arSNf s
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THE PEOPIIE's SAFETY FUND.

THE PEOPLES SAFETY FUND.
MOS HUNT, Collector and General Agent Of
tol Hill, (successor to l. G. Weed ESQ.,. who Is now
at the Rock Greek Foundry, near Georgetown, d..
CD Agent for the Empire State and Rensselaer, Fire
Insurance Companies, and the American Mutual Life
Insurance Company Of New Haven Connecticut
Professor Sllman, President Dr. s. G. Busey, Med
cal Examiner.
tY- Insurance promptly and safely done on liberal
and reasonable terms. %
N. B. Orders through the city post office will
meet prompt attention.
nov l8--ly Etffs t
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LAW AND CLAIM AGENCY.

TUNHE undersigned win continue TO practice In the
IL various courts of this District and attend 10 the
prosecution OF all classes Of claims against the gov
ernent He will also attend to the unfinished agen-
cy business Of Vespasian Ellis, Esq
FERDINAND M0ULT0N,
Washington City.
f. Moulton Esq. Is authorized 70 close up all my
business connected with claims upon the govern
ment
nov l2--lY W. EIlLIS.
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DRIGGS, HALL a. co., Engineers and
- General Mschinists, corner Of Virginia avenue
and Ninth street west, Washington, District Of 20
lumbia nov 13-1y
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ExTENsIvE WOOD YARD.--The sub
n scribcr, having purchased the entire stock Of
Wood Of Captain James w White, 80 long and n
yoraby known 20 the citizens Of Wsshington, A. an
to the customers Of his predecessor and the
citizens generally that he intends 70 continue the
business at the old stand Canal street. fcw yards
east Of Seventh street bridge where he will endeavor
TO have at all times full supply Of all kinds OF fire.
wood Of the best quality, at the most reasonable
prices His customers may always depend on getting
a good article and honest measure.
nov Ism THOS. s. BUTLER
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IyOR SALE on LEAsE.--A number Of nm
II improved lots for sale or lease located in various
parts OF the city. u. WARD.
nov 1S-d6 4t@h NN
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FAMILY GROCERY, WI.

TAMILI UAOCENIs N41ga 5f m
Northwest corner Of Thirteenth and III SITS.
TIME SUBSCRIBER having taken the
- abovenamed stand, recently occupied by Mrs.
e. A. Laub, Intends keeping q general supply OF
Family Groceries, Of the very best quality, which
will be disposed Of at the lowest possible rates for
cash, or on short credit to punctpal customers
He solicits continuance of the custom Of the for
mer patrons of the house. and begs to invite the at
tention and inspection Of his numerous friends and
acquaintances to the quality of his goods and the
arrangements made TO secure the liberal patronage
of the public. gat{ A. JACKSON.
dec linn (Star)
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LATE ARRIxAII''r'

VuE Subscriber has Just received f,o,u
Boston and New York a splendid assortment
China, Glassware and Cutlery which he PROPOSES
TO sell 70 his friends and the public generally al nm
precedented low rates. 81 wholesale or retail
His stock consists Of the best fine French tiilt
China Tea and Coffee sets, Vases ana iii so,ts ~
Gilt Toys, suitable for Christmas presents.
1865 ALSO.
Glass and Queensware, Cutlery and Boots and
Shoes. At pse
All of which he offers at exceedingly low prices.
I" Small profits and rapid sales" is my motto,
which no one viii doubt who once gives me call al
my place Of business iN #5siEA =
On Seventh street, between and Massachusetts
avenue,
dee l5-d3m JAMES POOL.
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n DIGEST OF THE LAWS AND RE-
n solutions OF Congress relative to Pensions,
Bounty Lands. Pay Of. the Army, Mileage, horses or
other property lost destroyed In the Military Ser
vice. Expenses Of Volunteer force, Patents, &c, to-
gether with the Opinions Of the Attorneys General
and Decisions Of the Secretaries Of War and Interior
and Of the accounting officers of the Treasury there
on, with full and complete f tA
FORMS OF APPLICATION,
So arranged as TO furnish all the information that
may be desired by claimants OF their attorneys !
By @. w. BENNETT, M
dec 5-d3m Attorney-at-Iaw.
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UDALDwIN,s STEAM FACTORY.Con.
h tractors and builders can be supplied a. all
times with Doors Sash Blinds, MouldinGs, Bslustsrs
and NeweIs, Of oak, walnut maple, mahogany, and
yellow nine also all kinds OF scroll and fancy saw
inc and turning and all other work which the Brst
class steam machinery can execute
Factory corner Indiana avenue and Third street,
east Of City Hall. nov l3--otawSm
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WOOD AND COAL.
TIME SUBSCRIBER HAS OPENED A
- Wood and Coal Yard on fifteenth street, be-
tween / and X, where persons wishing to obtain a
good article in tho way OF fuel will find I to their adj
IT,. woRTHINGToN, Agent.
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PROCLAMATION.

PROCLAMATION.
IMPORTANT NOTICE.--The best mate
ii rial and the best work only allowed in the SHIRTS
made and sold by VIM H. FAULKNER, the only
practical Shirt Maker in the city of Washington Try
them, and save money, in addition to trouble, time
and temper. Gentlemen measured, and good fit
guaranteed in all cases. e
Orders attended to with despatch. Please note the
address. SIGN OF THE SHIRT,
Pennsylvania avenue, between
Third and Fourand-a- Half sta, south side.
dec 5-lyd Ell! =
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~ M. sKIPPON, Merchant Tailor, No.

~ ~. sKIPPON, Merchant Tailor, No.
0e 1873 Pennsylvania avenue, between Nineteenth
and Twentieth streets would inform his friends and
customers, that he has now on hand D handsome as
sortment Of Cloths, Csssimeres and yestings, which
trade, and OF which he would be pleased TO mike up
TO order in his usual good style at moderate prices
~ Bills friends and the public in general, are
most respectfully solicited 10 call and examine foi
themselves. aiI nov 2o-Tu&ThIm
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PLUMB'S DAGUERREAN ROOMS,

Over Todd's Hat Store, Penn. avenue.
II ment cannot possibly be excelled, as the appa-
ratus and chemicals used Of the best description
consequently, bad picture is impossibility. Wis
tiers will find every precaution taken for their COM
fort and the charges, which low, vary in propor
ton to the style. The rooms are beautifully fitted
up, and contain portraits of hundreds Of celebrated
public characters and always open for the
tnat ;np ~ vio,tare nov IQ-2u,
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UyO5 ME M h T. n OF CONG n Els 8 !,
j Strangers sojourning in the city, and the pub
lie generally. Permit me to call your attention to
my large and superior stock Of Cloths, Cassimeres
and vestngs which will be made up to order at the
shortest notice and in such style as cannot fail TO
please. Having supplied my establishment with the
very best workmen will warrant that all garments
any other establishment in the United States.
VIM II. STANFORD,
Merchant Tailor,
Pennsylvania avenue, three doors west Of
igt Third street, No. 488.
Also, agent for the regular French Fashions, re-
ceived regularly, two suits month.
dec 2--2aw3wif w. ii. D..
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NOR SALE LOW
IL so bushels Of Dried Peaches
100 barrels family and extra Flour Welch and
other fine brands, by
dec l6-eo2w Corner 9th and ID streets.
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M G. EMERY'S Granite Marble and
We Brown Stone Yard, corner of b and Second
streets. Office on Second street. between b and G
streets. Residence AIS street, between Sixth and
CO NOV
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"OUSES and Lots for sale.-Several COM
Ii Portable and pleasantly stuatsd dwellings, and
number Of well-located building lots. Great bar
gains may be had by early application 70
w. G. DEALE,
Corner Of Seventh and d streets,
No. 528, second story.
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ron RENT. -s@sss.-sss
a NEW THREE-STORY AND ATTIC
"A Brick House, situated on Sixth street, east side,
near the corher of M, No. 232. For particulars, in
quire Of f. M. MAGRUDER
Dry Goods and Shoe Store -. i
nov 25--eodts No. 1856, Seventh street.
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DRESS AND CLOAK MAKIN(,.

IA MRs. G. V. JOHNSTON, AZ
Pennsylvania avenue third door from Tenth street.
entrance on d street. aas
Win take several Apprentices. Also, good hands
wanted.
She win cut and haste, cut Innings and Patterns
dec 4--ly 4sl
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4sl, Eighth Street, near Penn Ausnue,
LAS on hand an extensive and splendid assert
- ment Of paper angings, including gold, satin,
and common papers also, gold, velvet and gold, and
common borders, together with great variety of
panel papers Of every description: consisting Of
French, walnut, rosewood maple oak and pine with
all their various moudings and ornaments which he
pu sup in the most workmanlke manner and guar
antees satisfaction to all who may please to honor him
with their patronage.
Also on hand, gold and transparent and white and
buff linen shades, also picture cords and tasses Of
every description. nov. l8-3tawtf
rHAS. c. TUCKER, Washington, ID. c.,
~ Attorney and Agentfo Claims, and Commission
Of Deeds fer all the States Revolutionary naval in
valid and halEpay pensions obtained; also bounty land
for services in a the wars in which the United States
have been engaged and for the services Of volunteers
in the Texas Revolution Of 1886. Having copies OF
all the mnsterrolls Of the Texas Revolution, he is
prepared to give prompt attention to the claims Of all
who served, and Of the heirs of those who died or
were killed while in the service. a
Office and residence No. 513 Maryland avenue
nov l3--d1y ,stNlF II
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MRS. HERMAN & co.,

MRS. HERMAN IL Co., 5n
French Steam Scourers,
No. 90 North Eistap street, near Lexington,
BALTIMORE,
VIII thoroughly clean all kinds of Ladies and Chill
drens Dresses, made Of silk velvet or wool gentle
mems Coats, Pants and Vests, without shrinking or
taking off the natural gloss.
The Utmost Punctualty Harraated
White Grape Shawls done up equal 10 new.
All orders left at VIM. p. Shedds, Fancy Goods and
Millinery, 500 11th street, Washington, D. c.. viii be
attended 10. dec ls-2w
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MOUNTAINEERING GOODS.

UF you wish to purchase your house-keep-
ing goods, at very low price, call on the under
signed No 895, Pennsylvania avenue, between Four
aud-a half and Sixth streets, where you can find
every article in that line. lam now receiving large
supply Of goods suitable for the present season:
R0BT. ISRAEL
dee o0--eodowif
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Measurer of Rnildings

Measurer Of buildings. I'M
w. G. DEALE offers his services TO builders and
others as Measurer of all work connected with the
erection of buildings. All orders left at the corner
of Seventh and Streets No. b26, second story, will
be PROMPTLY attended to. nov lB--eoH
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BALTIMORE ADvERTIsEMENTs.
BOOK STORE.

hMASISAOhN OWN d O1NEs ~ n
VKTILLIAM 8. CROWLEY, Bookseller and Sta
w toner, No. LAG Baltimore street, near Calvert,
opposite Carroll Hall, keeps constantly on hand a
complete assortment Of Books, in every department
of literature.
Also Blank Books, School Books, Letter Paper, Cap
Paper, Pens, Ink, Envelopes, and every variety Of
Fancy and Staple Stationery.
All the new books received as soon as published.
For sale, Wholesale and retail, at the very lowest
prices.
Subscriptions received for all the Papers and Mag
azines published
~ Agent for the American Organ" and all the
American Books and Papers published.
nov ID
JACOB WEAVER,
Cabinet Maker and Undertaken Of Funerals,
At short notice,
No. FL ROSS Street. near Eutaw,
Baltimore. nov Is
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VERY ELIGIBLE DWELLING-HOUsE
TO LET.

VERY ELIGIBLE DWELLING-HOUSE
TO LET.
TUyHE four story house ON c street, west
IL of Four-and-a-halfstr street, recently occupied by
the Rev DIR. Butler having been thoroughly repaired
and enlarged is now offered for rent or would be
sold at a reasonable price
ALSO
A spacious dwelling house on It'll street. above
street. north Of the Patent Office, having every con-
venience for the accommodation of large family,
with spacious yards, stabling, DC Apply at
ROTHWELI a BROWNS
Auction Store,
dee Qo--eoet opposite the Bank of Washington.
IUOUSE FOR RENT ON STREET.
Ii The house, No 617, on street north, between
Sixth and Seventh, two story and attic containing
eight rooms and yard 100 feet deep. Said house Is
brick and in an excellent neighborhood and near the
Northern Liberty Market-house. Rent, 5000
Possession given lst Of January.
Inquire Of ROTHWELL BROWN,
Auctioneers,
dec 1e--eotf Louisiana avenue.
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JAMES POOL.
Notice TO the Citizens of Washington.
KMNHE BOARD of A ssassars do herehv 81 ~

VNHE Board OF Assessors do hereby give
- notice that they will meet daily at their room
IN the City Hall, from 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, until 2
O'clock +. H., from the 18th to the 3lst day of De-
cennber instant, inclusive, Sundays and Christmas
day excepted for the purpose Of correcting any
errors that may be pointed out in the lists 0f per-
sons subject to school tax for the year ending on
the thirty first day of the present month, (Decen-
ber,) and Of adding thereto the names of any per-
sons subject Y the said school tax, which may have
The Board would particularly call the attention Of
oil TO the fact that person vote next year at
any election in this city whose name has not been
returned, as subject to school tax, for this year
Every freewhite male citizen Of this city, of the age
Of twenty-one years and upward, would do well TO
see whether his name be the said lists; and Il
omitted TO give notice to the Board Of Assessors that
II may be added and returned for this year With
THOS +. HARNESS.
J. w. BARKER
J. M. DOWNING, a9ta
II. b. OWENS Board Of Assessors.
j. HEPBURN,
JOHN RUSSELL,
II. HEPBURN, gs,is +
dec 15--dt30thdec ,..4..,.,s s, .
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~ amount 10 loan, on the most unexceptionable
real-estate security, will hear of customer by adj
dressing, with real name, Box 1s4, Washington City
Post Office nov 25-dtf
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BUSINESS CARDS.
JOSEPH C, a. KENNED

JOSEPH G. G. KENNEDY.
LATE OF THE CENSUS OFFICE, A4
Prosecutes Claims before Congress and the Depart
ments.
Office, corner Tenth street and Pennsylvania avenue
over the Savings Bank. n r3s.
dec 5--ly
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NEW CONFECTIONERY STORE.
kuNHEHE is always something new nm

HNHERE is always something new un~
III der the sun, and therefore would inform my
friends and the public at large, that have opened
fine new Confectionery Store opposite Browns Ho-
tel, No SAT, Pennsylvania avenue, in which may be
obtained everything in the line in the best possible
manner and cheapest rates. Ice Creams Jellies, Char
lofts Ices &c. Of all kinds Candies Of all kinds and
prices from % cents TO IS per pound Cakes of all
kinds. You may find here more than fifty varieties
Of Cake, all of the best quality made Of good fresh
bitter and eggs, and by the best workmen in the
United States iatter myself can please the taste
OF the most fastidious. j. G.. WEAVER
N. B. Parties, weddings, balls, &C., DC, supplied
in the shortest notice and most pleasing terms
nov 17--3taw2m j. a. W.
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AIAMUND and other fIch JeWoIfys a
II good assortment ON hand, or manufactured 10
order at short notice. and at much lower prices than
elsewhere in this city, and no mistake, at No. Alb,
Pennsylvania avenue.
nov 20 II. ". HOOD.
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WATCHES, of Superior quality, and
w warranted accurate time keepers, constantly
on hand, and received direct from the importers for
sale at Wholesale prices cheapest in America No.
Alb, Pennsylvania avenue. "a
nov 20 't@ H n HOOD
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Price 81 per box or, for the convenience Of those
residing where II has not been introduced yet II
win be forwarded by mail, prepaid, TO any one en-
closing "a etterstamps, in any part Of the United
States except Oregon and California TO these for
SO stamps.
rU liberal discount 10 Dealers and delivered in
New York city free Of expense.
nov 1Q-1v
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curaey TO determine his position Here West taught the
10 reveal the eye Of FIRE the form Of beauty and the
living landscape Here upon the waters of the Delaware
Fulton began those experiments IN steam which resulted IN
the perecting 81 the greatest of human inventions great
cheering 4 whose mighty fruits the steam
which crossing the defying wind and
which vexing every and threading the rivers OF
The earth too limited sphere for his genius and the glass
conducted him the heavens where his philosophy had
full scope amid the spendor of a thousand worlds
Cheers Within the city of philadelphia that ancient
and honored building under the shadow Of whose walls
this mighty coneourse Of freemen now assembled
American Freedom had her BIRTH eheers and she Is the
grave Great eheering True to the constitution and
the Union of the Satessnk swim live or die survive
or perishF-she win be the last TO yield either
Mr. Dawson took his amid prolonged and enthusi-
astie cheering.
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CHOLERA INDgrESprycE-The officers of the steamer
Sam Gloon in last evening from the Missouri report the
cholera much at Independence than stated few
days since They learn that twenty persons buried
day and the total number Of deaths up Friday
last not short of forty fifty the town has been par
tally deserted but the date Of their leaving the
thought 10 have nearly disappeared The people
left and of course the epidemic ceased Among the
deaths reported those Of Mr. Hughes merchant and
his clerk formerly Of St Joseph The Sam Gloon had but
six deaths her upward trip all among the deckers and
chiefly Mormon emigrnnts Some sickness reported
Kansas Wcsiport, and other towns in that vicinity. Six
egh; deaths had occurred at Westport
81. Louis Ncps June q.