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RAPPAHANNOCK ACADEMY.
NOR LEASE OR RENT.--The subscrI

IL Der having determined TO discontinue teach
ing school, offers for Lease or Rent the Kappa
hammock Academy, which he wishes 10 dispose OF
for the next four years. There has been school
at the place for forty years. II is situated seven
teen miles below Fredericksburg, Immediately on
the road between that place aud Port Royal.
The locality can be surpassed by none for beauty
buildings, which in good repair and will ac-
commodaie seventy borders.
Teachers wishing 10 keep boarding school,
will do well by calling 10 see the place before
bargaining elsewhere.
Address the subscriber al Port Royal. Caroline
county, Virginia.
Nov. 27- THOMAS r. THORNTON.
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TUE MONUMENTAL HISTORY or

Il EGfFI, as recorded on The ruins Of
temples, palaces, and tombs, by William Osborne,
r. s. L.. in two volumes, price $40.
Cyclopedia OF Universal History, comprising
tabular views of conlewporaneous events in all
ages, from the earliest recordsto the present time
arranged chronoogically and alphabetically edited
by Mccartney b. A., and Larreul Nett, price 50
so eaNH. FNEsff& .snl III # IHHaHN tF
Lives OF Men Of Letters ofthe Time Of George
Ill. by Henry, Lord Brougham, price 81 %.
Modern Mysteries Exposed and Explained, by
Rev. A. Mahan first President Of Cleveland Uni.
versity. pWNg tfo8 tffs M
Learning aud Working. six lectures delivered
. in Wis's Rooms, London, in June and July, 1854,
by Frederick Demion Maurice, M. A., chaplain Of
Lincon's Inn.
Handbook for Young Painters, by G. r. Leslie,
X, A., author Of the Life Of Constable, price SO.
Star Papers or Experience of Art and Nature,
by Henry Ward Bcecber, price 81 IS.
just received and for sale at the Bookstore Of
tE nH@ r.. FARNHAM
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GRATISy
Just Published, A New Discovery In
M Medicine.
FEW WORDS ON RATIa

FEW WORDS On hAIlO ~ II
"A TREATMENT, without Medicine, or Sper.
matorrhea or Local Weakness, Nervous Debility,
Low Spirits, Lassiiude, Weakness of the Limbs
and Back, Indispos:tion and Incapacity for study
and Labor, Dullness of Apprehension, Loss OF
Memory, aversion to Society, Love Of Solitude,
Timidity, SefDistrust, Dizziness, Head Ache,
Involuntary Discharges, Pains in The Side. Afec-
ton of the Eyes, Pimples on the Face, Sexual
and other inGrmities IN man.
FROM THE FRENCH OF DR.. b. DE LANEY.
The important fact that these alarming COM
plants may easily be removed WITHOUT MEDICINE
is, in this small tract, clearly demonstrated; and
the entirely new and highly successful treatment
adopted by the Author. fully explained, by
means of which every one is enabled TO CURE
HIMSELF PERFECTLY, AND AT THE LEAST POSSIBLE
COST avoiding thereby all the advertised nostrups
Of the day.
Sent TO any address. gratis, and post free in a
sealed envelope by RENTING (post paid two post,
age stamps 10 DR.. B. De LANEY No. IL Lispen-
ard street, New York.
Sept. 22-1aw ON.
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GARD.
10 the Ladies Of Washington, Georgaosrn, ALs1
andrf0. &c.
nd Ynix M

childrens French shoes sold by the un
dersigned on 18th street. Just above Corcoran ~
Riggs Banking House, in his new building, with
the high marble steps, where he will receive la
dies orders, and keep constantly on hand every
variety of ladies', misses, and children's French
gater walking shoes, white and black satin gaiters,
slippers, SC, made to order by II. Weirman, OF
Philadelphia Of the best French gaiter materials,
and in the latest Partisan styles. These CATERS
are entirely different from what generally
known as " slop-shop shoes" being all custom
work, of superior workmanship, and warranted to
give perfect satisfaction.
Ladies', who value beauty, comfort, and econ
omy will consult their interest by giving me .
call and examine for themselves.
G. WETRMAN,
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VOCAL. MUSIC.

MFRS. FRANKLIN respectfully informs the
lHl Ladies of Washington that she continues
to give instruction in Vocal Music. From her
long experience and professional intercourse with
the brst Ariaes of Europe and America, she feels
confident that her method of cntivating The voice
and imparting correctness of style and expression
will render satisfaction.
For terms and hours apply 10 Mrs F. at her resi-
dence 405 + street, between 9th and 10Th streets.
Reference is made TO Mr.. r. Davis and Mr.. G.
Hilbus, al their Music Stores on Pennsylvania
Avenue. Dec ID
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WEDNESDAY, December 10, 1856.

No. IA. John Holroyd, plaintiff in error, rs.
Levi Humphrey. In error to the Circuit Court
of the United States for the District of Colum.
bia. Mr.. Justice Campbell delivered the opin.
ion Of the court, reversing the judgment of
the said Circuit Court, with costs, and remand
ing the cause with direction to award renire
fdcids de moro.
No. %. Jacob Kissell, plaintiff in error, us
the Board of the President and Directors OF
the St. Louis Public Schools.
The argument of this cause was continued
by Hon. Henry s. Geyer for the defendants in
error, and by Hon. R. Johnson for the plaintiff
in error.
Adjourned until tomorrow, III o'clock.
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A VALUABLE FARM IN VIRGINIA,

n LOGO Acres) for Sale.-Having leased for
a term of years, The Fauquier White Sulphur
Springs" TO persons whose high reputation war.
rants the behefthey will be kept in the best style,
the undersigned now offers for sale the valuable
farm which surrounds the Springs.
II contains upwards of $50 acres oflow grounds
remarkable for extraordinary crops OF corn, and
capable of being made the best possible mea jws.
As part Of this lind yielded 100 bushels ola s1g e
acre, in 1883 the twelfth year Of successive Hi
walton, without manure; and in 1854, bad a. ga
the season, produced 10 bushels-the Farm Is
easily susceptible Of DIVISION and is certainly one
of the best in Virginia.
Terms: Oneihird on the Isl OF December next,
and the balance in one and two years thereafter,
with interest from date OF delivery.
For further particulars inquire Of The subscriber
by letters addressed to "Warrenton Springs Vir-
gna," or TO Washington, ID. G.
May 1--tf THOMAS GREEN.
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COALi-COALi

TNHE consumers OF Coal are respectfully inform
ed that the undersigned can furnish them
with a superior article, and at the very lowest
price Punctuality and just weight is his motto,
and he assures all that may favor him with their
orders that they will have cause 10 complain.
Call at the Yard on Sd street. few steps south OF
Pa avenue. II. G. narrower.
Sent. lin
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A Weekly journal Published at WASH
tngton City.
ryHE undersigned propose to commence

fI'HE Undersigned propose 10 commence
about the first OF June next, in the City OF
Washington, the publication Of weekly news
paper, TO be called the SPECTATOR, designed for
general circulation among the people OF the United
States. Its columns will contain full digest OF
the news of the day, foreign and domestic; a
weekly review of finance and the markets; a
synopsis Of the proceedings of Congress during
its session; tables Of election returns the mpor-
tant political action OF State Legislatures, and OF
party conventions; interesting miscellaneous and
scientific matter; articles on Agriculture, together
with original articles upon the leading topics of
the day. Much valuable information relative to
the operations of the Executive Departments, to-
gether with a weekly list Of new patents, will be
found in its columns. large portion of its
space will be devoted to light literature, original,
and selected Its location at the political centre
OF the Union, will afford opportunities always to
procure the latest and most reliable information
public affairs
II is the intention of the undersigned to make
the SPECTATOR acceptable visiter 10 every
house in the Union, and II will therefore not as
sumo on any occasion the position of a parizan
paper, nor will Il owe any allegiance 10 men but
entertaining liked and decided views on questions
of political economy, and upon our system Of gov
erument, IL viii disseminate and promugate them
as occasion may require always keeping carefully
view the interests of the country, growing out
of foreign well as domestic affairs.
The SPECTATOR will be printed in quarto form,
on good paper and new type each number con
tanning eight pages Of matter. making one volume
annually OF 4l6 pages. Each volume will be &C
companied by full and compile index TO its con.
tents, thus making II a most valuable paper fol-
preservation and reference. IL will be published
every Saturday morning, at 81 per annum, payable
always ia advance, No paper will be continued
beyond the time for which IL is paid.
All subscriptions and communications on bust
ness should be addressed 10 the undersigned a
Washington, ID. G..
AUG. f. HARVEY Sc CO.
WAsHlSeToS Cry, April 10, 1885.
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IE in Religion, Science, and Literature.
A new monthly magazine, edited by the Rev
James Hamilton, ID. d., of London. Price 81 80
per annum.
Although nominally young Mems Magazine
II will be main effort of the conductors to pro-
vide for young men that healthful stimulus and
the aids 10 improvements which many OF them are
now anxious 10 secure.
The editor has secured the assistance of many
able and excellect contributors, and every effort
will be made to render the work worthy the pat
ronage and support ofthe christian public.
Agents FOR the District,
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
Seventh street.
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GREAT COMPLAINTS having been

GREAT COMPLAINTS having been
VI made Of the irreguarity of the running of the
boats between Washington and Alexandra, for
the accommodation of the public, the undersigned
has determined to run the steamer GEORGE
PAGE as follows, viz:
From Washington, 81 ;, 81 and III a. m; !, 3,
and AZ, p. m.
From Alexandra, IT. 81, lo4, a. m; 12i, 2, 4,
and 81, p.
Omnibuses connecting with the boat will leave
the corner Of Seventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue at 6, a. ct, and Ii, m; l2a, 24 and At,
p. nj.
Nov TT. GEORGE PAGE.
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rHE HEALING or THE NATIONS, !

Charles Linton; with an Introduction and
Appendix by N. p. Tallrsadge Published by the
Society for the Diffusion OF Spiritual knowledge.
New York, large octave volume, price 81 so.
For sale at
TAYLOR n MAURY'S Bookstore.
May near 9th street.
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YOO ing, between 9Th street and the Theatre,
or at the latter place, small memorandum book,
containing $40 in S5's and Sos Of the Patriotic
Bank chiefly, one Corporation So, inclusive. There
were also some loose papers in the book Of no
possible use TO any but the owner. IL the same
has fallen into honest hands, will give Fifty Dol
lars reward for the return thereof II in the hands
OF thief, II is hoped he will return the book and
papers. w. HOWE,
372 Penn. avenue, corner 81 street.
nac IA
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A PoCALYPTC sKETCHEs.-Lectu

"A on the Book of Revelation, by the Rev. John
Cumming, ID. d.; IS cents.
Benedictions, or the Blessed Life, by the Rev.
j. Cumming, ID. d.; 10 cents.
School Books and School Requisites at the low
est price, for sale at the bookstore of
GRAY " BALLANTYNE,
On Hh street, near Odd Fellows Hall
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~ ODERN LANGUAGES.-D. e. Groux,
I've native Of France, teacher of Modern Lam
suages especially French, Spanish and German
Tfanalations made with correctness and punctu-
,lily Professor Of Numesmatics, for the clsssif-
cation and explanation of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
an 1th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms 10 rent at that place.
Sen 2l-dff
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rHAYLoR q MAuRY nave One honor )

TAELVN q WAUNb nave the hOhOr 70
Il announce the completion Of preparations for
the festive season. In addition TO their ordinary
stock, (Which has always been characterized by
elegance and varetyD they have received
A choice selection OF beautifully illustrated and
tastefnlly bound Books.
Articles of" vertu,n in Porcelain Bronze, and
other manufacture.
Writing Desks, in papier macbe aud rosewood.
Gard Baske :, lnkstands, Ladies Csbas
Cigar Stands and Cases, Portemonnaies.
Taper Stands, nc.
Together with general assortment OF novelties
remarkable for combination Of the useful with
the ornamental, at prices suitable to the artisan or
millionaire.
BOOK and Stationery store, 9Th street.
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CARD.
GToFGE MASON.
M. sE#E ATToRucv AT law

GEORGE MASON.
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Ladianola, Calhoun County, 7sras.
Practices in the Courts of the Tenth Judicial
District; also in the Supreme aud Federal Courts
at Austin and Galveston. .tfr1.tFN
REFERENCES;
Hon. a. z. Butler, U. s. Senator, 5. Csrolins.
Hon. ID. II. Atchison, u. 8. Senator, Missouri.
X M. T. Hunter, u. s. Senator, Virginia.
James M. Mason, u. s. Senator, Virginia.
Gen. 5. Cooper. Adj. Gen. u. s. A. Wash, ID. G.
Thomas Green, esq, Washington, ID. c.
q. 9. Jamison, Presi Bank Of Bait, Bait. Md.
Dec Eft
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r AW PARTNERsMIP.-supreme Court

AW Observation-Disclosures Court
llofthe United States.-ROBERTJ. WALKER
and LOUIS JANIN have formed a copartnership
under the name of WALKER IL JAHIN" for the
argument of cases in the Supreme Court OF the
United States, at Washington city, where both
will attend throughout the future sessions Of that
court. They may be addressed at Washington,
New York, or New Orleans.
Inn 1q-eO3m
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Released.-We mentioned in our former ISIS ue
suspicious characters and that on their persons
were found implements OF dishonest occupa-
ton; but they have been released, there being no
evidence to show that they had been Operating
TO any individuals detrimeDt.
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LN0R THE SPRING TRADE. Gents Ho-
II siery and Under-G arments.-STEVE
Browns Hotel, 10 now opening fresh and large
variety Of Gents Undershiris and Drawers Also,
a large assortment of silk and cotton HalEHose.
plain and fancy. STEVENS'S
Feb 24--3tif Sales Room, Browns Hotel
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The Criminal Court is engaged in the trial
of numerous offenders. A fellow, recently, WAS
found guilty of horsestealing, and sentenced TO
five years impri 'onmenl in the Pententiary.
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F.. HIBBARD'S WILD CHERRY BITTERS
AN EXCELLENT REMEDY.
IIIRRARD1S Wild Cherry Bitters Is the

I'LL best Purifier of the Blood and the best anti
dote for Dyspepsia we have ever found. 1t is the
best Strengthening Biers for all who are debih-
iated by sickness or whose nerves have been
shattered from excitement or overworking them
selves that can be found in any other purgative in
the world. II is perfectly harmless and gentle in
its nature and when used will be found
highly beneficial, especially to females Try il
not regret H.
Prepared and sold by HIBBARD 81 WHEELER, SO
Spruce street, New York; and J. GIBBS, corner OF
9Th and E Streets A. BAssETr, POS ID street; and
E. H. WERNER, Pennsylvania avenue, Washing
ton, d. c.; and by dealers and druggists gener-
ally July l0-3m
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NEW GROCERY, WINE AND LIQUOR
STORE

STORE.
THE Subscriber begs leave to inform his
Il friends and the public, that he has opened a
a new store No. 41f, Penn. Avenue between
ID and 4 and half street, Fizgerald's Build
ing, two doors east Of the United states
Hotel,
Where he intends TO keep constantly on hand a
large and varies assortment of Foreign and
Domestic
WINES, LIQ U ORs, Sc GARs,
And Fine Groceries,
Consisting of fine Teas, Sugar, Flour, Soap,
Olives, Raisins, Figs, Sardines Anchovies, Otard,
Marreti 81 Co. Pinet a. Co, and Colonel Cha
bard's Brandies, in cases, demijohns and casks ,
Old Jamaica Rum, Sherries, Madeira, Port OF
various descriptions; ST. Julien Claret, Cha
teaux Margaux, in cases; Champagne Cider,
Brandy Fruits, Reynolds Edinburg Ale, Anne
settle, Maraschino, Curacao, Absynth, Cham pagnes
and large and various description of Havana
Segars.
Also, Porter, Ale, and Cider.
Families are particularly requested 10 call and
examine the stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Members of Congress are also informed, that
their orders will be promptly attended TO, and de-
livered at their houses on the shortest notice.
A general assortment Of Fine Havana Segars
imported direct by the subscriber, at Wholesale
and Retail.
Officers Of the United States Navy can have
their Mess Stores put up at the shortest notice.
A general assortment OF
PRESERVED MEATS, SOUPS, Ne,
Put up at the shortest notice, and warranted TO
keep on long voyages.
Country orders punctualy attended 10, and
Country Produce, of all descriptions, received on
consignment.
JONAS p. LEVY,
No. 47l Penn. avenue, north side,) between
Sd and ~ streets two doris east OF the United
States Hotel. Oct 4-3t
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AND WARRANT AND BANKING
IL House of ]. M. Clarke 81 Cove are al
WAYS paying above New York market prices for
warrants sent US by mail, and return sight drafts
the same day they received.
Address ]. M. CLARKE 81 CO,
Washington City, ID. c.
Sant o0-lm
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nROsPECTUs or DE BOWS RE

Il VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pri
marty 10 the southern and western States OF the
Union, including statistics OF foreign and domestic
industry and enterprise, Published monthly in
New Orleans, at So per annum, In advance
uD- A few complete sets OF The work, tbirt IN
volumes, bound handsomely, 600 TO $50 pages,
are for sale at the office, New Orleans, deliverable
in any of the large cities or towns. Sep 7-tf
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FAMILIAR QUOTATIONS.-Ac collection
in OF Familiar Quotations. with completes In
dices OF Authors and Subjects; price 81.
Memorials Of Youth and Manhood, by Sidney
Willard, two volumes; price So
Ellie, or the Human Comedy, by John Eslen
Cooke, author of Virginia Comedians, &c.
TAYLOR az MAURY'S Bookstore,
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G.s REwARD.-strayed from the Com

a. x EWARD.-strayed from the Com
spc mons, about 2 weeks since, small speckle
red and white Cow, with horn half broken
of-the other crump horn. She has wen or
wart on her side, near the flank, about the size Of
a mans fist. She is marked, but not recolected
The above reward will be paid by returning her TO
the owner, onJ street, between 9th and 7,h, No.
o02 Sept 10
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Winters Panorama of Chemical Dioramas
continues 10 attract large numbers of Spectators
at Iron Hall, The exhibition will close on Saiur-
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KUNKEL'S VARIETIES,
The exhibition will embrace a series OF
CHRYSTALLINE VIEWS,

Representing Moonlights, Summer and Winter
Scenes, Cities, Ruins, Shipping Views, Land
scapes, Sea Views, with Fire and Voca-
mic Eruptions. All Of which are shown
by the aid Of the powerful DRUM
MoND LreHT, and embrace
eighteen in number.
Aner which, variety Of splendid TURKISH
CHROMATROPES, and the pleasing and
laughable METAMORPH0SES, or
Sudden Transformations.
To be followed by the large CHEMICAL DO
RAMAS, which are peculiar 10 this
entertainment alone.
The first Dioramc Subject represents day view
of THE MILAN CATHEDRAL
The entertainment concludes with the spl, ndd
and brilliant subject, THE COURT OF BABY
LON, with the night scene, showing the gor.
geous and imposing Feast of Belshazzsr.
H1y- Tickets of admission to this Great Enter
iainment, IS cents only. Children when under IL
years. Is cents. The Exhibition commences
II o'clock.
Va N. b. Strangers will do well 10 remember
that they now have an opportunity OF witnessing
the finest room entertainment on this continent
Va p. s. This is the same entertainment, with
additional novelties, which met with such marked
favor seven years since in this city.
Dec 90
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GREAT ATTRACTION.

VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
r AIDES ALPINE BOOTS.--Just re-
j 4 ceved a superior lot of Ladies' Black and
Brown Alpine Boots, together with a large and
general assortment OF Ladies, Gents, Misses,
Boys, Youths, and Children's Boots and Shoes
for sale by GEO. BURNS,
$40 Pennsylvania avenue,
Adjoining Patterson's Drug Store.
Dec | tNews)
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by RAILROAD DIRECT
TO
II III IL :" Il - Is
~

Time between Washington and w heelfnS
but III Ia hours!
Banning time bet,oeen Washington and Cinein'
natl 81 hurst
Through Tickets and Baggage Checks 10 be had
in Washington!
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Leave Washington al and 81 a. M, and aHd
Al p. m.
Leave Baltimore al At and 81 a. m, and and
st p. m.
On Sundays the only train from Baltimore Is
that leaving al At a. m, and IRON Washington al
A pm. so,,s
May 5--tf. T. IL. PAkSoNS, agent