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FACTS FROM sEBAsToPOL.

1W1UE snbseribers thanh fuI for patronage heTetofore
received. wonid say to thoi- old customers and
everybody else, INA, we ae now msnufActurins ano
Offering for sale, u superior article OF
I1OUTE AND SHOES, e
consis.ingIn part. Of G ,iilsman' b9ots and shDssoi
aGi,ss' Prerth Morocco Kid, Goat and Calf, Gators
Lee Roots and Buskins; Misses and Children,s Gal
isee IN SHOES. An warranted aud foid low tor he
.oa5rnaY McELROY q BILLlS6HURST.
Innea.tcr, October IS, ls5j--sS
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Congress.

Both Branches Of the National Lsgisla.
ture convened in Washington on Monday
last, nearly all the members being present.
In our telegraph column will be found
all the business transacted so far as il ha,
reached US. 1t was generally presumed
that an organization of The House was al.
fected yos.erday.--in that event we shall
be able to publish the Message Of Presi.
dent Pierce next week.
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TRAvEr,
Knr RaIhfnnr.

4 For Balhmore. yI
wThe cars leave daily al Q ana 81 A. M, and and
IN IN, except Sunday, on which day they leave
For A,ssasdria
The Washington and Alexandria boat leaves
Pages Wharf, Seventh street hourly. Fare five cts
n IA l For Rockville. 4@BF
N Z The stage leaves every morning az O'clock Fare
u. Office corner Of d and sth streets.
i For Upper Marlboro. w t
Tho stage leaves every morning at o'clock. Fare
u so. Office, northwest corner Of ID and 9th sts.
$751; uG For Gordonsuiile. efsi
The cars leave Alexandria daily al TX o'clock for
1ordonsvie and intermediate places. c$
For Richmond.
The boat leaves the wharf OF the terminus Of 18th
street daily at A. NJ, and 8 O'clock, r NJ Fare
For Lsss6wy. WI
The stage leaves Tuesday, Thursday, and 6Atur.
Cay. Office, United States Hotel Ei
California Steanieys
The regular mail steamers leave New York on the
9TH and Roth Of each month. Persons desirous 81
writing from this city should mail their letters on
the 3D. and 18th of each month. .f 5
The Post Office. t3s
The Northern and Eastern Mail Is opened at 8
O'Clock A. M, and half past7 P. N. closes st 81 P.
The Great Southern Mail is opened at A. M, and
closes ct p. M. The Southern Mail as far South az
Wilmington North Carolins, arrives at half past p.
The Northwestern Mail is open at half past P. NJ,
CLOSES at p. M.
Tho Western Mail is open at O'Clock A. NJ, CLOSES
at8P. NJ
The Norfolk Mail arrives at II o'clock p NJ. closes
ats p. N, daily, except Sundays
The California Mail, direct, closes here on the I'D
and 18th OF each month, ut p. M.
Warrenton Mail arrives at II A. M, closes at 10
A. M.
warrenton Springs arrives at II A. M, closes at
10 A. NJ and p. M.
Rates Of Postage:
~ .J.-c ma a
Each half ounce, over 5000 miles, prepaid, cents;
All printed matter in general--anywhsre In the
United States
First three ounces cent
Each subsequent ounce cent
II not prepaid double these rates. But
NHwsrAraRs AxD PHRIoDrcAIs--paid quartarIy, in
advance: a5 -ps
First three ounces i cent.
Each subsequent ounce IL cent.
And, if weighing not over ~ or, in the State
where published, one-half of the above rates, and
weekly papers in the county where published, free.
SHALL NEwsPAPERs AND PERIoDIcALs-published
monthly or oftener, when sent in PACKAGES weighing
ut least or, prepaid, cent per OF. .54 =
Pamphlets Of i6 octave pages or less, u cent an
ounce.
Boom, bound or unbound, weighing not more than
pounds may be sent by mail, for each or, as fol-
lows: fs,8I
Over 60 ID" cts.
Fractions over . single rate are charged as one
rate.
aPeriodcals, in the sense used above, are publca-
tons issued ence in three months. or oftener."
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MEDICAL Observation-Disclosures.
HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
sh W PHILADELPHIA r


l IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Two all persons afflicted with sexual dis
- ease, such as Spermatorrhooa Seminal Weak
Eness impotence Gonorrhcea elect Syphilis the vice
Of Onanism or Self Abuse, &c, &c.
The Howard Association, In view Of the awful de-
struction OF human life and health caused BY Sexual
Diseases and the receptions practised upon the unor
tate victims such diseases by quacks have direct
cd their Consultng Surgeon, a. charitable act wer-
persons thus afflicted who apply BY letter. with de-
scrption of their condition. Gage Occupation habits
OF life, &c,) and In cases OF extreme poverty and
suffering, TO furnish medicines free Of charge
The Howard Association Is benovoient Institu-
ton established by special endowment for the relief
Of the sick and distressed afflicted with "Vrulent
and Epidemic diBeases and its funds can be used for
no other purpose. 1t has now surplus of means,
which tho Directors have voted expend in Advertise
ing the above notice. II Is needless to add that the
Association commands the highest Medical skill Of
treatment Valuable advice also given to ok and
nervous females, afflicted with Womb Complaints,
Lencorrhoea, DC. eifl...ss. .Fsasa
Just published, by the Association, q report on
SpermatoThGa, or Seminal Weakness, the wee OF
Onanism, Masturbation or SelfAbuse and other dis
cases of the Sexual Organs, with account Of the
errors and receptions of quacks and valuable advi
to the afflicted by the Consulting Surgeon. copy
of the above report will be sent BY mail (n sealed
envelope free Of charge on the receipt Of two stamps
Address DR.. GEO. r. CALHOUN, Cos sulting Sur.
geon, Howard Association, No. 2, South Ninth street,
Philadelphia Pennsylvania. ,
By order of the Directors
EZRA D. HEARTWELL, President
Gro. FAIRcHILD Secretary.
:, mar 30--deo&wly s4 ssN4A
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DIR. L. B. WRIGHTS
VEGETABLE
LIQUID CATHA TIC /,


Pleasant Family Physic.
n N ENTIRELY vEGErABI.E preparation, poa-
n SAINT 10 the taste, unexcellcd iuits action upon
the Liver, Stomach, and general system As an anti
bilious and Alternative physic, this medicine
HAS NO EQUAL IN THE WORLD.
have used Il constantly In my practice for upwards
Of ten years in all cases where good physc and al
teratye was required and would not now do without
H. IL IA the Physician Assistant well az the safest
family medicine in Children drink II with plea
sure II will not nauseate the weakest stomach. IL
produces no gripping but operates easily thoroughly,
and is sure 10 eradicate all impurities from the sys-
tenn IL Il is properly taken. Already thousands Of
living witnesses ready 20 testify 70 IFS superior
virtues, independent ofts purgatse and anti-bilious
qualities II has cured the worst cases Of Eryspelas
IN few days. II Is never.failing cure for Head
ache Liver Complaint Jaundicc Kidney Complaint,
Bilious Fever Pains in the Side, Back, Breast and
Limbs, Colds, Cramps, Worms, Lumbago, Blotches
on the Skin Pimples Cutaneous Eruptions, 0bstiuc-
tons in The system Constipation Of the Bowels, Dir
Illness Mercuria Diseases, Peurisy, Female Irregu-
larities, Bowel Complaints, Ulcers Of all kinds, &e.
II cleanscs by its superior medicinal virtues the nj
cerous humor from the blood and corrupt bile nom
the stomach carrying Il of through the natural
channels IL invigorates the blood and leaves the sys
tenn healthy. I ask my friends TO test the above
medicine, and pronounce verdict AZ they shall be
impressed by the evidence. Those who know me
professionally viii not doubt its worth
Since its first introduction, no medicine has attain
cd such wonderful popularity, and It's sales have in
creased beyond the most ssngune hopes Of tsfrends
Neighbors recommend IL az a safe and unequaed
pbysic Physicians carry II with them. Children
win take no other after trial aud parents should
use no other In their families People wing In low
and msrshy countries, subject TO deadly nissmas,
where Fevers, Ague and Fever, and billions com,
plants are more apt 70 be- will find the Liquid
Oatharticv the most potent remedy yet tried Give
Il a trial
Wholesale BY A. b. A d. Sands, G.. v. Clickner 4
Co., and G. II. Ring, New York .r.-.s
Full directions accompany each bottle. Price 80
and IS cents Of ten and twenty doses.
Principal Depot 400 Broadway, N. Y.
Sold BY G. STOTT. a co, Washington, and all re
spectacle Druggists throughout the country.
ort ia
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MITCHELL'S UNIVERSAL ATLAS.
CONTAINING Mans or the various En-.


~ pires, Kingdoms, States and Republics Of the
World, with special Map of each of the United
States, including new and correct Maps of the Ter
ritories of Kansas and Nebraska. s
Mitchell's Universal Atlas is composed OF seventy.
five imperial quarto sheets, on which engraved,
in the very first style Of the graphic art one hundred
and twenly.nine Maps, Plans, and Sections, repre-
sentng all the known countreson the globe, and the
ding those Of the most recent date BY Wilkes, Nico
let Fremont, and De Haven.
The geography Of the different divisions Of the
Western Hemisphere (the portion Of a work of this
kind most interesting to American readeTs) il exhb-
tied with fhness and completeness Of detail not TO
be found in any other work of the kind hitherto pub
lished and besides authentic deliheatons Of all the
States and Territories Of the Union in countless the
American Provinces, as we'll as all other North and
South American States and Colonies; separate maps
Of the Empires, Kingdoms Republics, and smaller
divisions OF Europe and of the principal countries Of
ASIA Africa, and Oceanca the latter including Ma
laysia, Australasia, and Polynesia; The whole pre-
coded by handsomely and beautifully
colored representation Of the height of the principal
Mountains and length of the principal Rivers in the
world. Ht
Each Map is colored in the highest style Of art and
distinctly exhibits the different Governments Prov
inces, Departments Counties, other divisions in
tended to be represented by it and together consti-
tute an authentic work Of Preference valuable alike to
the man Of business and the student in department
Of knowledge every year becoming more absolutely
necessary to be understood by all classes.
This work, as usually published is handsomely and
substantially bound II can be furnished, however,
in any style Of binding from the simplestto the rich
est and most ornamental, so as to render 1t equally
suitable to schools, academies, private and public
libraries or as an establishment for the centre-labe
The plates upon which this work is printed were
engraved with much care and at great expense, and
brought up to the present time, enabling the
publisher TO present new edition, which, for cor.
rectness style Of execution and real utility SURPRISES
any work Of the kind heretofore published in this or
any other country.
In order to bring this valuable and comprehensive
Atlas more generally within the reach of the public
the price has been reduced from S18to 49, which
price it will be furnished to subscribers in substan-
tial binding or in more ornamental binding at the
difference Of cost in addition.
CHARLES DESILvER,
Publisher and Bookseller,
No. 95a, Market street. Philadelphia.
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nouNTY LAND.

nFFICERs, soldiers, Sailors, Marines,
" Landsmen, Flots men, Chaplans, Clerks,
Indians, wagonmssters, and Transfers, their
widows or minor children who have not yet received
full $50 scrcs and who have been in service IA days.
sre entitled 10 land in any war since 1870. W..
widows whose husbands died while In service,
are entitled 70 pensions, and minor orphans Of such
TO years halfpay. All who believe themselves en-
titled 70 Lendbounty, and Pensions, viii be bene-
fitted by calling on the subscriber either IN person
BY letter postpaid corner OF 7th and streets, No
AS2, opposite General Post Office.
Claims from agents examined and prosecuted upon
the most reasonable terms
No pay in advance, and no charge II nothing is sb-
tanned.
~ Refers 10 the citizens generally.
Special attention given 70 suspended claims
JN0, JOHNSON,
sp1s-ly Agent for Bounty Land Pensions,
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No l01 Baltimore ST., Batfinaore, Nd.
TENHlS Institution presents superior IA
N cilites 10 young men DESTROYS Of obtaining q
practical business education. 49,. i
The course Of study embraces double entry, book
keeping practically applied TO the management Of
mercantile, bank, manufacturing, and steamboat
books business penmanshp and mercantile compu-
tations familiar lectures on commercial law, upon
the subject OF bills Of exchange promissory notes. con-
tracts, partnerships, DC, ~
The exercises are all strictly practical, being de-
Quoted from actual business transactions, and 80
completely combine practice with theory, that stu
DENTS on the completion OF the course, are in every
respect competent 10 conduct on scientific princi-
pies, any set OF double-ehtty books. The students
have access OF Commercial Library, procured er-
pressly for their accommodation.
Examinations are held at stated periods, and di
plomas are awarded 70 those found competent V
represent the Institution in mercantile capacity.
Usual length Of time 70 complete the whole course
from eight TO ten weeks
For particulars write and receive circular BY mail
mar 27-eood1y a#.
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by which they are arrested or checked and by Civ
ing lone and health 10 the general system they are
therefore ofectual remedy in all cases OF difficult
painful, or obstructed menses having been used in
original proprietor, with singular success IN which
they have proved TO be Of the highest value and eff
cacy. Price 30 cents
DR. BROTHERS. DIAPH0RETIC POWDERS.
These Powders form very valuable Anodyne, hi
aphoreto and Sudorfc compound They are bel
Erysipelas, Darrhoa, Dysentery Cholera Morbps !
and in all cases whore an anodync, combined with
sudor6c, is required, IN these diseases, it should
be administered in small doses. II also applicable
gout collie, and gripping pains, &C. II promotes per-
SEPARATION Without increasing the heat of the body and
produces constant moisture Of the skin for great
length Of time, while II allays irritation and gives
rest so cents. 81 a sep 15--eodly
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CoFFIN WAREROOM, DC.

COFFIN WAREROOM, &c.
II WILLIAM PLANT n Co., Underta-
- kers--residepce AIS Seventh street, between @
and II streets Intermens procured 10 any ground
or cemetery. Collins, Caps, Shrouds, Carriages,
quality furnished at short notice, the most
able terms and at all hours Of the night Having
the exclusive right of Crump's Patent Corpse Pro.
server guarantees 70 keep the dead for any length
Of timo. nov 2s-dly
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a GENCY IN WASHINGTON CITY.

A GENCY In WASHINGTON CITY,
IN WILLIAM II. HULL, (for 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,
DC. es9 as
Refer to Hon. L. 2. Waldo, Commissioner Of PEN.
Land Office, and TO the Heads of Departments and
Bureaus generally. nov l8-ly
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PROCIlAMATION.
IMPORTANT NOTICE.--The best mate
il rial and the best work only allowed in the SHIRTS
made and sold by WIN. II. FAULKNER, the only
practical Shirt Maker in the city Of Washington. Try
them and rave money, in addition 10 trouble, time
and temper. Gentlemen measured, and COED FL
guaranteed in all cases Ualll Il rs6f4
Orders attended 70 with despatch. Please note Ma
address, SIGN OF THE SHIRT,
Pennsylvania Avenue, between
dec B-lyd nH 4# fHseEtffhN
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WINCURRENT MONEY AND LAND
~ Warrants bought and sold Drafts on oil the
principal cities sold TO suit purchasers.
Highest rates paid for Trans-A Allegheny Bank Bank
of Kanawha, Va, and Selden, Withers, Co.'s notes
Claims against the government collected.
"a l esH HAMILTON g. FAINT,
No. 4S2 Fem. avenue Washington, D. O.
nov l6--lv 4tss5 5g3fs sssgs, VI tsf ati8s s.t4N
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Law AND CLAIM AGENCY.

LAW AND CLAIM AGENCY.
FUyHE undersigned win continue TO practice in the
II various courts Of this District and attend to the
prosecution of all classes of claims against the gov
ernnent He will also attend TO the unfinished agen.
cy business of Tespasian Ellis, Esq.
FERDINAND MOULT0N,
#9.tt Washington City.
r. Moulton, Esq. is authorized to close up all my
business connected with claims upon the govern
meHt
nov lB--1y v. ELLiS.-
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v 4 AGENCY AT WASHINGTON.

WvO CLAIMANIIS.--FkANC "A. DlChiNb
III contnuesto undertake the agency Of claims be-
fore Congress and other branches Of tho government
including commissioners under treaties, and the va
rious public offices. He will attend TO presumption
and other land claims, the procuring Of patents for
tho public lands, and the confirmation by Congress-
Of grants and claims to lands claims for property
lost in or taken for the service Of the United States
property destroyed by the Indians or while in the
possession Of the United States; invalid, revolu-
tionary, navy, widows', and halfpay pensions;
claims for revolutionary services, whether for COM
mutation, halfpay, or bounty lands as well those
against the State Of Virginia against the United
States all claims growing out 81 contracts with the
government, for damages sustained in consequence
Of the action or conduct Of the government and in
decd any business before Congress or the public Off
ces which may require the aid Of agent attorney
His charges will be moderate, and depending upon
the amount Of the claim and tho extent Of the service
Mr. +. A.. DrckrNs is known to most Of those who
have been in Congress within the last few years.
who have occupied any public attention at Washing
ton. {a5l &tW%
His Office 10 on Fifteenth street. opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next to the Bank Of the
Metropolis
All letters must be post paid. nov 10
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ltHAs. C. TUCKER, Washington, ID. c.,
~ Attorney and Agent for Claims and Commission
crof Deeds for all the States Revolutionary naval in.
valid and hafpay pensions obtained; also bounty land
for services in all the in which the United States
have been engaged and for the services Of volunteers
in the Texas Revolution of 1885. Having copies o.
all the muster-ros of the Texas Revolution, he ID
prepared to give prompt attention to the claims of all
who served, and of the heirs of those who died OF
were killed while in the service.
Office and residence, No. 6l8 Maryland avenue.
" I.t !
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DIR nRnTHERs, FEMALE PILLS

Especially De~gned for Female Conpiaitts
The constitution always snffcrs more or less when
any Of the secretons or discharges established BY
the laws Of nature arrested retarded but from
docs more evil arise than from obstruction, or
suppression OF the menses. This is sure in time to
bring a train Of complicated and sbstinate dis
eases, such pains in the head, back oins and alb
domen determination 81 blood 10 the head, and con-
sequent dizziness, cold extremites, but especially
cold feet loss Of appetite costiyeness, and general
debility; Cough, Paipitation Of the Heart Hectic
Fever, and Consumption. The re-establisbment Of
pended, is indispensable 70 health and the contnu-
snce oflfe. 6f
Tbe design Of these Pills Is the resignation Of the
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MISCELLANEOUS.

SINGLE GENTLEMEN OR FAMILIES
y can be accommodated with Board, on reason
able terms at No. 1917 Pennsylvania avenue, between
Sixth and Seventh streets. .lf q -,
may 28-3m Mrs. j. U. SlSSON. Il
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M "a HIa No. 20, I0allsinnu AUenfte. Y
q q. "a n m u. ~ i. ID IA ~ a

JOSEPH b. PLEASAN FS
uD ECENTLY dismissed from the Third
M Auditors Office, Treasury Department. will
attend to any business intrusted 10 hun before Con-
gress Court Of Claims, or the various Departments
of Government Particular attention paid TO all
classes Of accounts, whether regular or suspended
and 10 claims arising Under contracts. He refers to
have had their business promptly, intelligibly and
faithfully attended to in his Official capacity, among
them Lieutenant General Winfield Scott.
N b. American editors who publish this notice
may command his services TO any reasonable extent.
IN 2Sr-eOtf sebtlw
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Leader, J. M. PRosrsRI-- Conductor, y. PRosprar--
L. WkRBrR. Cotion Conductor
HAVING associated IN our Band some
In Of the most scientific and best skilled musicians
in this city, we are p pared 70 attend Military Pa
rades, Balls or Private Parties, with any number Of
pieces. Rcsidence, opposite the Marine Barracks.
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DIR. BROTHERS. BROWN OINTMENT

This Ointment Is designed Tor Uutaneous Diseases,
or affections Of the skin; such as letter, or Salt
Rheum, or Dow Worm, or ST. Anthony's Fire, or
Erysipelas; for all itching affections eruptons Of
the skim sore nipples, chapped hands, chilbains
and innamed eyed chappngs and excavations about
the nose and lips; the neck, thighs, and armpits Of
children for scalds and burns, bruises, swelngs
aud piles. This is an article Of great efficacy; one
which has given general satisfaction and which has
effected great cllrps prica Of conta
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MARBLE MANTELs.
M RIB LIE WORKs.--The Subscriber

lvn begs leave to inform his friends and the pub
lie that he has increased his stock Of Marble Mantes,
comprising Sienna, Brockedelia. Spanish Egyptian
vein, Italian and Black Marble, richly carved and
plain Of the best quality newest STYLE and superior
finish, which he offers for sale low for cash.
Also, 20 Marble Monuments, Tombs and Head
stone Slabs Eastern Marble for window sills lintels,
steps, and Platforms Marble tile, counter and table
tops Sospstone; Ca1cined plaster, ts per barrel.
Also on hand large lot Of Connecticut Brown
Stone, New York Flags and steps, suitable for build
ing purposes.
He invites the attention Of builders and others to
his stock and will endesvor to give satisfaction 70 all
who may favor him with their orders.
fiT WIN. RUTHERFORD,
aug ply On street. bet 18th and 18th.
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DIR. BROTHERS, COUGH Pills.

These Pills are very efhcacious in relieving very
severe Coughs, Pains In the Chest and Irritation Of
the Lungs They are very valuable, safe, mild, but
effective remedy, not only for these affections, but
also for tickling in the throat structure Of the lungs
bronchitis, and other Pulmonary difficulties. They
ARE very highly priSed by many persons. Price Is
ceute. 800 .5tt41 ttHsT ia