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The Copyright Question.

The Montreal Gazette contains a co,r.sro,-
dence between Sampson Low, Son A Co the
English publishers of Mrs Stoves new rork
"Dred, &" and Mr. 5. Pickup, a Canadian nnb-
Usher, who announced and has Issued a Can
adisn edition of the same work. The London
firm had bought advance sheets Of the work
from Mrs. Stowe, and by publishing ii in Lon
don before it was issued in the United Stats
secured the advantage Of the British laws cor
cerning copyright. They claim, therefore,
that Mr. Pickup trespasses on that right by
his edition; but they offer TO compromise the
matter upon his paying them t1celUs and q
haJ per eenf. on the lowest Wholesale price OF
his whole edition-threatening him with legal
proceedings if be refuses
Mr. Pickup declines the offer, and declares
nis intention OF resting solely upon the merits
of the case If the book published had been
that of British author, he says, he might
have assented to the claim But, he adds :
The United States Of America have re-
pes.edly refusedto establish an international
copyright, Whereby the rights Of 0Hr authors
might be secured within their territories
American publishers constantly N axe free use
Of the works Of British authors who have DC
means Of protection from this piracy, and il
were gross njustice to the British or Colo
NAL pubrisheT if with sales Of his copyright
book limited by those pirscies, he were 10 be
unable ID retaliate by free use of the pro-
Ills species Of retaliation that British authors
can ever hope to get justice from the United
States
Mr.. Pickup thinks, moreover, that inasnuch
as popular education and intelligence have
been greatly promoted in the United States
by their free use of British books, the people
of Canada should have the same advantage.
He says:
The questin is Of importance to British
authors, as hs us shown; il is also Of impor-
tance To the community in which 1 live L
feel that yielding in this matter may make
a concession Of rights not wholly my own. If
ia the eighbOring country the best works Of
Brtith authors may be brought within the
reach Of the poorest and humblest individual
sy means Of the system Of literary piracy;
il thereby their boasted intelligence and edu
cation of the masses among them is advanced 1,
il Is but n fair, il is an adequate return THAI
We in Canada, should be enabled to make use
of the product of their brains, a. freely for
the promotion of popular education among
our own people. We are rivals in progress
we cannot afford to throw away any advant'
age such as thi. "
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OFFICIAL.
1KxAsURY DErARrMzsr, MAY ",

1EEAsUhY DErARTazNr, May ", 1856.
Notice lie hereby given to the holders Of the
stock issnei pnsuant TO the act Of Congress OF
zSd July, lolS, tha. such stock is rsdesmsble by
Us terms, and viii be paid at the Treasury on the
surrender Of the certificates thereof, on the I2th
d November next, when interest thereon will
cease.
This department will continue to purchase such
stOc& PRIOR TO said day OF redemption, and will
pay therefor the following premium, in addition
TO The interest accrued 10 the day Of purchase,
with one days interest for the money % reach
lie vendor:
Or such stock received at the Treasury between
ite lst day Of June and the 3Ist day Of July, Ia
elusive, one-hah CT one Per cent, on the amounts
specified In the certificates;
On such sicck received between the lst and Sis,
days OF August, ons-fourth Of one per cent;
And on such stock received after the 3ls, day Of
August, the Interest accrued thereon, and one
days additional interest only, will be paid
Certificates Of such stock Transmitted under
this notice must be duly assigned to the United
states by the party entitled to receive the pur-
chase money; and when sent prior TO the Ist July
tie current half years interest NUT also be as
signed by the present stock holder, otherwise such
Interest will be payable as heretofore.
And notice Is further given to holders Of other
stocks ofthe United States that this department,
Will purchase the same between the lst DAY OF
June ana tas lst day OF December next, unless
the sum OF 500 900 shall be prev ously obtained
and will pay for the same, In addition to the In
crest accrued nom he day OF the last dividend
OF interest," and one days additional Interest for
the money TO reach ihe veador, the following rates
Of premium:
Ou stock Of the loan Of ,s,a, premium Of 10
per cent;
On stock Of the loans OF Isi7 and 1884 premium
Of 10 per cent;
And on stock issued under the act of9th Sep.
eDber, 1880, commonly called Texan Indemnity
stock, premium OF per cent.
Certificates transmitted under this notice should
be duly assigned TO the United States by the par.
" entitled 20 receive the money; and IL sent pre-
Sious 70 the Iss July, the current half-year's in
terest must also be assigned By the present stock
holder otherwise the interest for the half year to
that day will be payable to him as heretofore.
Payneat for all the foregoing stocks will be
made b7 drafts on the assistant treasurers at Bos-
ton, Ne- York, or Philadelphia, as the parties
-catisIed 10 receive the money may direct.
JAMES GUTHRIE,
ms9-dtt2Nov Secretary OF the Treasury
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Ike PARrINeToN is well advanced in bis
class. He is in something beyond the teach
er's art, and could, in fact, give that func-
tionary some lessons in arts wherein he is per
iect ks dislikes composition" where
theme il given out 10 be written upon by
scholars, and his credits are not very great
for his efforts in that direction generally, bat
the other day be astonishee the master ana
every one in the school by an elebe-ate srti-
Gle on the horse. He was called upon TO read
IL aloud to the scholars, and on getting upoE
The platform he made bow, and began:
" The Horse."-The horse is qusdruped
with four legs, two behind and two before
He has tail that grows to the hind part Of
his body, that nature has furnished him, with
which to drive the flies away His head Is
situated on the other end opposite his tail,
and is used principally 70 fasten bride 10
him by, and 10 put into basket, 10 eat oats
with. Horses are very useful animals, and
people couldn't get along very well without
them, especial y truckmen and omnibus dri-
vers, who don't seem 10 be half grateful
enough because they've got EN-. They are
very convenient animals in the country, in
vacation tine, and 90 very fast over the cOun-
try roads, wGeE the boys stick pins in them,
u species of cruelty that would not encour-
age. Horses are generally o. cred with rel
hair, though some are white and others are
gray and black. Nobody ever saw q blue
horse, which is considered very strange by
eminent naturalists The horse Is a quiet and
intelligent animal, and can sleep standing uPs
which is q very convenient gift, especially
where there is a crowd, and IL Is difficult 10
get a chance to lay There is a great variety
of horses, fast horses and slow horses, clothes
horses, horse mackerel, saw horses and horse
gies. horse chestnut and horse radish. The
CT thes hUrsa is a very quiet animal to have
around house, sni is never known to KICK,
though ys,y apt TO maze row when u ge"
capsized. The came may be saiu - 'ae -"
horse. which viii sad without tying. Ine
hOrsefy is a vicious beast, ami very annoy
ing in the summer when fellow is in swim
ming Horse mackerei L don't know aay
thing about only that they swim in the water
and are a species Of fish. Horse cheftnuts Gre
primo ~ pelt Mickies With, and horse radish
is a mighty smart horse, but bad to have
standing around where there are children
Tie EOrse is found in all countries, princi
paliy in livery stables, where they may be
hired by the mile, and are considered by them
rs can get money, great luxury, especially
in the Sleighing season In South America
lev grow Gild, and the Indians catch them
with noosss that they throw over the horses
heads, whicL lSpst be thought by the horses 4
great uOOseuCe.
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SING kR's
Improved Sewing Machines.

10 which WGs granted the Hlghest award OF
the Paris Exhibition, thereby receiving
the Worlds Verdict Of Superiority.
TJNHE IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA
l. chine has simpliaed them In many respects
and they are capable Of executing twice the amount
Of work they did formerly in any given time
They are without question the only Machines Ca
pabie OF sewing every variety Of goods perfect; q
shirt bosom or heavy trace for harness can be
sewn by any Of these machines by simple change
OF needle and thread In such manner that the
closest scrutiny cannot detect fault.
Manufacturers, planters and families will ind
them the only safe Machines to purchase es they
are built strong and durable, and not likely 10
get out OF order.
We have machines with guages attached, Tor
binding hats, cap fronts, gaiters, &c.
SILK, Thread, Cotton, Needles, sc =, constaatly
on hand at the lowest rates.
Persons desirous ofiLfoTmation regarding Sew
ing Machines Will please address
l. NJ. SINGER l. CO.
I55 Baltimore street, Baltimore
N. B.--We are prepared to exchange these ma
chimes for old machines Of any kind. Terms lib
eral Persons who have been inducedto to purchase
Inferior machines under the pretext Of being
cheap, will End this neftindeed
mar H-H
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Miscellaneous.
FURS!-FUKS..-FURSM.

11NODD CO, UNDER BROWNS HOTEL,
l. beg leave 10 announce the arrival from Lon
don and Paris Of their splendid collection OF
RICH FURS, made in the most fashionable
styles from seasoned Soft dressed Skins They
would invite particular attention to their elegant
and much admired
MANTILLA TALMAS,
PELLERINE VAN DYKES,
NiCFOKlN rs, with Mufs and Cuffs 10 match i,
OF HUDSON BAY SABLE,
MINK, STONE MARTIN,
FITCH & MOUNTAIN MARTIN,
SIBERIAN AND RUSSIA SQUIRREL,
LONDON LUSTRED,
BLACK LYNX,
and ERMINE;
RICH FUR TRIMMING,
for Cloth and Velvet Cloaks
SWANSDOWN TRIMMINGS;
ELEGANT SIBERIAN SQUIRREL ROBES,
for Cloak Linings, or cut for Trimming;
Ladies and Gentlemen's FUR GAUNGLETS;
Gentlemen's TRAVELLING MUFFLERS,
Of Beaver, Otter, Nutria, and Seal Fur;
CARRIAGE ROBES,
OF Bear, Fox, and Buffalo Skins
TODD co for the past twenty five years
have devoted much attention to this branch Of
their trade, purchasing exclusively for cash, sell
Ing at moderate prices, and by edhering to their
discrimination TO deal in article that would not
bear the strictest scrutiny, they have secured a
large and increasing trade from all parts Of the
country.
Purchasers are invited to visit their establish
ment and examine the most extensive STOCK
OF FuRS south OF New York. oc c3l-3t&eon
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CASE or SoNNANBULIsG a PittsbuTg ioIr
nal gives the following account Of s cass ~
sOmnambullsm which occurred at the resi-
dence OF gentleman near that city Hear
Ing footsteps upon the stairs about midnight
and sUspecting burglars about the premises.
the gentleman rose from his bed and took
down double bsrreilcd gun, with which In
his hand he proceeded To the door opening
into the hall Reaching the door, he applied
his ear 10 the key-hole, and heard, as he
thought, a Tustling Of garments upon the
stairs Hastily drawing chair to the door,
he stepped upon it and inserted the gun
through the ttansom. Just then the thought
occurred TO him that il might be hGS daughter,
who some time previously was addicted 10
walking in her sleep. Passing out into the
hall, with the gun still in his hand, to be used
in case circumstances warranted il, he found
the apartment entirely vacant, and light
ing a lamp, be then ascended the stairs
Imagine his surprise and terror on looking
GU: of the chamber-windows 70 see among the
branches of a tall tree which grew there hIs
daughter, dressed in her night habilimen.s,
and seemingly utterly unconscious of her per-
ilous position. Without uttering a word or
making a sound calculated TO frighter Der, be
stepped out Of the window himself, and wind
ing one arm tightly about the waist Of the
Sleeping girl he, with great eIertion, u IMAGES
to regain the hall with his precious burden,
The surprise Of the young lady, Wnen
a Soke mi was Informed OF her periio.s
nture, can be better imagined tnsH
scribed."
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THE Fly CArcHER.-The last Yankee in

The FLY CATCHER The last Yankee in
vUntion is a patent fly trap, got up by couple
of that ilk, and which is "all that the most
fastidious could desire" 1t is a wire cage
al out foot square, with a arevolving cylinder
covered with cloth, and On which little
molasses is rubbed as bait The flies, Qike
poor humans, intent ON the present good with
out a thought for the future,) light upon the
cylinder, which, moving by species OF ciock
work, slowly carries them under aDd up into
trap from which there is no escape where
thousands of them are soon collected anu
disposed Of.
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HOSIERY.HOSIERY,

uyHOSE in WANT OF HOSIERY FOX
l. the winter, should call before buying and
look through the new and well assorted stock OF
the subscriber, consisting In part, Of
Colored Cotton Hose
Ladies and Gents superior Cashmere andM eriao
Hose
Ladies and Gents best English and Pearl six
Hose
Bows and Misses Brown and White Cotton Hose
do do Worsted and Merino Hos e.
FRANK A. Mc6Els :,
oc 81 -eolm 2i4 Pa av., bet. 18th and 18th .Ns
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DsiO. IOb ST'h out By
p, .PsytIipo PIE lin prominence. Two girls Si Twelve we've
In iia futeen years passed along Like street
By SOsP; and %hsy 5as Hsls
dresses Onsr the management Of such rigging,
noViSes iS,or,nined TO acquire the art or die Ia
thn on. ottempt. Do twist too much" asked
ono one Of the anxious couple, as she wrigglea
0hu OIonv q "Oh, no." said the other dropping q
i;ttIs behind to observe her, but II yo1
nanId raise little more on your toes es
sJuirm, it would throw your dress oe''er
Chicago Dem Press.
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HR. MUNSON, AT Sss PENN'A AVENUE.
- Is still making those beautiful <n
continuous GUM TEETH, called
Aliens Patent, for the eIcelency Of ofOI1YnS
which over all other styles Of teeth, many now
wearing them In this city, will chesrfullV vouch
There 10 one Dentist In this city who has been
infringing the patent, and made bad imitation
OF II, against whom 1 hereby caution the public
N. B. Whenever a Dentist speaks against
Aliens Patent Continuous Gum Teeth, when
properly co.S.,Hetsd Il is because he Is Ignorant
Uf the process, incomretent to make the work, or
unwilling 10 pay for the patent je t6-u
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5000 REWi ARD.

QANAWAY FROM THE SUBSCRIBER
IL living in the village Of Nottingham, .
Prince Georges county, Maryland, on NJ on
day night, the 9th instant, NEGRO GIRL z4
MARIA, who calls herself Maria Chew
She Is about eighteen years Of age, about four
feet ten or eleven Inches high. She is very like
ly, and has pleasant smiling face. She has
remarkably fine suit Of hair for one Of her color,
and Is, altogether, fine looking girl.
| will give The above reward Of one hundred
dollars for her apprehension-no matter where
incorporated she is brought home to me or Sc
cured In jail, so that get her again
THOMAS s.. TURTON.
Nottingham, Sept. 10, 1859 11.n
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MRS. a.. n. SMITH,

a2O trsstnOrth, bsttosem 9th and 7tA,
QEGS LEAVE TO INFORM THE LADIES
- Of Washington, Georgetown, and vicinity
that she is prepared 10 give Inst uction, in classes
and private lessons, In the art OF MAKING WAX
FLOWERS ) and VASES. Also, Wax Fruit and
Ornamental Leather work
Ladies wishing to avail themselves os this op-
pOftunity OF acquiring a most beautiful accom-
plishment will please call early as possible, as
Mrs. ). does not contemplate remaining long In
the city.
Wax Flowers In Glasses, per term Of IL les.
90
Wax Fruit In Glasses, per term Of ~ lessons. SIS
Private Lessons 81 each-Vases 80.
Boquets and Vases, Wreaths, Single Flowers,
&c, for sale, or made to order. au 26 6m
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EN8LiSH AND CLASSICAL BOARDING
SCHOOL, FOR BOYS,
MISS HEWITT'S
ENGLISH AND FRENCH BOARDING
AND DAY SCHOOL.

No. 397, corner Of N.to York arenxe and 1871 81
1JNHE SCHOLASTIC YEAR COMMENCES
last Friday in June, and is divided into two ses-
sions.
The Principal will be assisted by the most com
petent English and French resident teachers, and
every cility offered for pursuing Music and all
the various branches Of modern accomplish
ments.
For further particulars, terms, ac., see Circu-
cipal. au Y6- 3tAeof
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tn Machinery has reached grss. soato nat in n
!" tSs hopper Of coffee n tn. Otss1 ossspSSs S%y
and in less than two minutes II tcS was (! oI5
place in grocery window ~
Government Java"
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CHARCOAL, CHARCOAL, CHARCOAL,

DEsT QUALITY, FOR SALE IN LARGE
- or small quantities. So
Consumers can obtain supplies at all season IS.
Daily Expected
$50 tons genuine Baltimore Company Goal Swaf
ranted superior to any coal In this market.
Wood and Goal Of all kinds on hand.
All fuel will be Of good quality, cs refuliy
weighed or measured, 24O lbs 10 the OfI.
Terms cash, unless otherwise agreed o. at pur-
chase SAMUEL H. YOUNG
last side 9th st., bet and <, sold star ID
aud corner Of lsth st. and Canal, ne Or the
nov 7-eo3t bridge.
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NOTICE OF CO.PARTNERsHiP.

vI,HE UNDERSIGNED HAVE ASSOCI-
l. ated themselves for the purpose Of conduct
ing General Wholesale Grocery and Commits
sion Business In Georgetown, under the firm Of
warehouse No S, northwest corner OF High and
Water stYeets VERNON GETTY,
EDWARD WILLIAMS.
Georgetown, October 13, 1885. oc 2e-1m
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Claim, Bounty Land, Pension, Property and
GENERAL COLLECTION AGENCY.

No 42i Pena. nrenhs, north Side. near Y street,
ocr Duual Brothers, Washington, ID. c.
CLAIMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT
~ prosecuted before the Departments, adjusted
and settled.
House and Ground Rents, Merchants aud
Traders bills, and accounts OF all kinds, whether
local or from distance, promptly attended to.
Books Of a counts In business posted and writ
ten up. and the estates Of insolvent and deceased
persons balanced, with balance sheet adjusted and
settled.
REFERENCES.
Chas b Calvert, Esq Geo. 3 Gideon, Esq.
Geo. q +. Parker l. Co Rev g. Csrothers,
George w. Riggs, Esq. Taylor = kiaury,
Jos II Bradley, Esq Of Washington.
And Col. John 5. Cuttings, Of Baltimore.
JOHN w. WELLS,
No. ABA Penn. avenue, over Duvall & Bro 's,
nov colin Washington ID. G.
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DIES AND CniLUREN's FUKs.

DIES' AND tIfILUhEN'S FUkS.
S0&EFy@A LADIES WISHING TO Oh
4&fg2xsS tain desirable FURS al moderate
<zS9 prices will find good assOrt
AM-ss ment OF MANTILLAS, Pill
$4KAEsC LORINES, TIPPETS, Il VIC
TOkINES. with CUFFS AND MUFFS to
match OF various prices, at
STINEMETZ;
Cheap Cash Store, 226 Pa. av.,
nov l-eotf near 18th street.
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20 modesty;' Twas strictly I.aw asP
He thought me asleep; .t least ,saasb, sn / slept
he thought though ght no thousn'
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ID DEME MBER THOSE sECOND-HANO
II PIANOS, at 800 Penna. avenue, they are
great barsa aims. JOHN r kLLis.
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Educational.
YOUNG MEN OF WASHINGTON

Free Lectures eVsry Monday night, for four
scesks, coDamenNng October 10th,
AT I II r. in ION ACAD + M Y.
Such Young Men Of this city as wish to obtain
thorough and practical knowledge of Surveying,
Civil Engineering, Book Keeping, and Of such
branches as will dt them for successful business,
viii nnd good opportunity in the DAY or
EVENING SCHOOL, at the Union Academy.
oc ls RICHARDS, Principal.
EN8LiSH AND CLASSICAL BOARDING
SCHOOL, FOR BOYS,
MoHHt Joy, Lancaster county, Pennsylvania.
E. l.. MOORE, A. NJ. Principal.
VNH WINTER SESSION WILL COM
IL mence on Tuesday, the 4th'of November.
Terms $75 per session, Of S months, including
board. washing, tuition, &c
Circulars containing particulars may be bad on
application to the Principal oc l4-lmR
CARD.
MRS. FRANKLIN, TEACHE Err OF VOCAL
lV1 Music, No. 405 street, between 9th and
10th streets. References: Mr.. X. Davis, and Mr.
Hilbus Music stores. sc l7-Sm
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SIMPSON HOUSE,
S0xfhHsst corner Of 10th 81 and Pen1a. dpsHae,
WARRINGTON CITY, ID G..

"AsHINGTOS ClTY, IL. Z.
f.NHE SUBSCRIBER I8 HAPPY TO IN
form the sojOuTnefs and residents Of -.
Washington that he hts spared no expense I@3s
In fitting p his well known establishment, s2x2
and Is now prepared I accommodate all who may
favOr him with their patronage on the mOI reas-
Ona able terms and In true Philadel phia style-he
having recently removed from that city. GENTLE
men can be furnished with Rooms on reasonable
terms, and they can either Breakfast, Dine, or
sup in or out Of the house, and will only be
charged for such as they may order.
The Subscriber proposes 10 furnish Meals 10
those WHO may wish, on the European system,
and strangers and citizens may rely upon the
character OF his Bar and Table d'Hote.
oc l7-im WIN. y SIMPSON, Proprietor.
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COLUMBIA MARKET

Corner Of 18Th street and Penn aUenHs.
lust RECEIVED AND FOR SALE, PURE
j cider Vinegar, and as usual, constant supply
OF Meats Vegetables, and Fruits, at very reason
able prices.
oc lis 2awaw CHARLES MALLhRD.
NEHTLEMEN's SHAWLS AND TRAY.
" ELING MAUDES AT THE LOW PRICE
OF As Having made an arrangement with the
agent to sell q large quantity Of the Bay S!at<
ShAWLS Of the largest and best quality, can
now fer them at the above price. Also, on sale
the French, Scotch and English make OF Shawls
and MufieTs, at low prices, at the Bazaar, corner
of Sixth street and Pennsylvania avenue:
oc 3Ieo2w CIntell HOPKINS.