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Proposals for Furnishing Granite and ran.
ite Work for the North Front of the Pat.
ent Office Building.

DEPARTMENT OF THE IsTERIOR,l
December lS. 1856.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
~ at this department until the eighteenth day OF
F, bruary next IL O'Clock at noon, tor furnishing
such Granite aad Granite Work may be required
above the sub-basement story, in the erection OF
the north front of the Patent Office building.
The bids must b. IN the form of the following
schedule, aud cit arly specify the pr for material
IlIng, dressing, aud setting, Inclu1lng all he ma
chineIy and other expenses.
Schedule.
Cube stone, per superficial foot.
Beds an1 bills, do do
Extra Cube stone, per cubic foot.
GornIce in two beds, per superficial foot.
Blocking course, do do
Frieze 10 eniablaurc, do do
Architave, do DO
Drops TO eOncc, pr lineal foot.
TTiglyphs. each.
Caps OF pasters, each.
Channels of basement, per linea foot.
Window sills, per superb cial foot
The granite must Ds equal in quality to that used
the construction Of the wings OF the buildings,
specimens of which will be required TO accompany y
the bids.
Each bid will slate in what time the work will be
completed and none will be considered from Others
than those known 10 be of the trade and believed to
be fully competent 10 fulfil in good faith the Gbliga
tons they propose TO assume; and no assignment OF
bid or contract Will be recognized, unless made
with the approval of the heal of the department.
Nine'y per cent. will be paid from time To time,
dH uue WOih PiOklesees, upoh uie esuHld.e oI tne
agent of The deparm mt in charge thereof, and ten
per cent reserved until the cOSnpletiOn Of The con-
ract and acceptance Of the work by said agent.
The department reserves TO itself the right 10 re-
ject or accept the proposals hereby invited when it
dee The interest of The United States requires it,
well exclude the bids of any person or per-
who it has good reason TO believe will not, from
any cause, faithfully perform the contract
PlaEs, specifications, and working drawings can
he examined. and other InfOrma ion oh aimed, on
appICa ION al the office Of the superintendent
The proposals. which must be sent To this depart
ment, addressed to the Secretary of the Interior,
(endO sed Proposals for the erection Of the north
front OF the Patent Office building, y will be opened
at l O'Clock, p. m, Of the last day named for re-
sewing the same X. McCLELLAND,
dec l9-2awtlCFebt Sc retarY of the Interior
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CONFECTIONERY

CONFECTIONERY
FOR THE APPROACHING HOLIDAYS.
NOTwITHsTANDIN6 THE HIGH PRICE
" Of sugar, will sell my CONFECTIONERY
at the usual prices, viz:
PLAIN CANDY and MIXED DROPS at 2s
cents per pound
SUGAR PLUMS at 37X cents per pound, usually
sold by retailers at SO cents
French BON BONS, including all kinds Of
French Confectionery, at so cents per pound,
usually sold at IS cents and 81 per pound.
POUND and FRUIT CAKE, Of which shall
have large assortment. manufactured Of
the verv best and freshest materials, orna-
mented fine and tastefully.
Please give US a call, and don't mistake the
place, No. 3l6 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th
and 10th streets, next door to Iron Hall.
dec l5-lm GEO. NORBECK
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dee l-dt3dM Marc

nR. DUPRIE'S REMEDIES are the only
~ efectual cure for External or Internal Piles,
Saltrheum. Ring Worm, &C. They are unrival-
led for purifying the blood.
50 cents per box. once 70 Nassau street, New
York. VIII be sent by mail.
For sale by FORD BRO, corner Of llth ST.
and Penn. avenue. &C 70
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THREE PIANOS AT GREAT BARGAINS
WE HAVE ONLY ONE PIANO LEFTAT
w $500, iron frame, rosewood case, and war

ranted.
One beautiful 7-octaves, round corners, iron
frame, rosewood case Piano, worth 800, and
will be sold for e250
One Louis XIV style, magniAcently carved
case, iron frame, rosewood Plano worth $3.50
will be sold for 1925.
& CuTtaz, Of Boston, are sold for no fault, but
have been consigned to US, and we are instructed
to force them OF at great sacrifices In order to
close up the years business. Persons In want will
do well to call and examine them. They are
truly great bargains.
Also, always on hand, the largest stock Of
Pianos In this city, ranging from goo TO $1,000.
JOHN F ELLIS,
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u tention OF dealers, hotel keepers and .
others OF Washington and Georgetown to their
stock OF GOODS, which, for extent and variety,
will compare favorably with any establishment
In the Eastern cities
The connexion Of their senior partner with the
manufacturers Of Europe and the United States
for upwards Of 30 years, has given him advan-
tages In the purchase OF goods, equal, IL not supe-
rior, TO any house in the trade. An inspection Of
goods and prices will satisfy all parties that pur-
chases can be made Of them upon the most favor
able terms
French China Dinner Sets, gilt and decorated
French China Dinner Sets, gold band and plain
white
French China Vases, Pitchers, Toilet Sets, &c.
r French China Tea Sets, Cups and Saucers, and
other articles OF Teaware
And Dinner Ware, separate from sets
India China Dinner Sets, and separate articles al
ways on hand
White Granite Ware in every variety, In sets, and
separate from sets, as may be desired
Blue Printed or Liverpool Ware, the same
Common Edged, White and Rockingham Ware,
In full supply
Cut, Pressed, Plain and Moulded Glass Ware
from the best establishments In the Eastern and
Western States, which will be sold by the PACK
age or otherwise.
Experienced packers employed. Goods put up
by us can be transported by any mode Without
breakage.
Fare by the steamboats, from Washington TO
Alexandria almost hourly, IAN cents each way.
quarter OF a dollar thus spent may save many
dollars. dec l.
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THE EVENING STAR.
NJ. SNYDER q SON, Bankers.

DUf AND SELL DOMESTIC EXCHANGES,
ID STOCKS, BONDS, and othes Securities,
receive Deposits, furnish Drafts, make Collec-
tiOns, and ne8o.iates Time Paper
LAND WARRANTS
We are at all times buying and selling Land
Warrants, and will locate them, on commission,
In Nebraska and Minnesota TerritorYs, Wiscon-
sia, Iowa, and Missouri.
NJ SNYDER & SONS Bank,
dec 15-1n No $50 National n otel Building
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dec Is 2awt17Feb

CAsr OFF CLOTHING BOUGhf AND
" sold at rs Louisiana avenue. opposite the Hay
Market - b.
N b. WIN call for them by addressing as above
through Post Once. dec @.eolm&
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JOAN II, BUTHMANN,

JOIfN II. BU1HMANN,
Importer and Dealer in Wines, Brandies, &C.
Pesn arsnSs, sOstA sids, bst. ~ and6th SIS,
LAS IN STORE VERY CHOICE AS
sortment Of Champagne, In quarts and q
pints, Of the most desirable brands.
Also, sparkling 81 Peray, white and pink
Madeira, Sherry, Port, Tenerife, Sicily, 7
Rhine Wines, moseIle; French Wines, red ard
white Cognac, Scheidam Gin, Jamaica Rum
Scotch Whiskey, American w hiskey, Curacao
Anisette; and OF his own preparation, Wild
Cherry Brandy, Blackberry Juice, Stomach Bit
ten.
Also, genuine Absinthe, Kirschwasser, and
Havana Cigars dec lO-3t6wam.
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ELAHSE 4 PKiIE ARTICLE
Il ist received ind fjr sale, Wholesale and re-
tail, Dy TYSON & SHOEMAKER
Jan 5-eoSw PbarDaeouttstsyoof 7th and sts
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ANTHONY BUCHLY,
q II . Il II r a K E Il.
shop and Residence No. 3oS Penn'a avenue.
south aide. between 9th and 10th sts.
HAVING PROVIDED HIMSELF WITH

u N Il,
and all necessary conveniences for GnIRzzn1
properly conducting his business,
would respecuullyinform the public that he IL
fully prepared to Ill all orders entrusted to him,
stthe shortestnotice, and In the best manner.
large supply OF fREADY-MADE COFFINS
Of all sizes, always on hand, which will be fur
lished on the most reasons bile terms.
As heretofore, no pains will be spared 10 give
eaiire satisfaction on all occasions.
N. N.B.-Residing on the premises, orders wfll
be promptly attended TO at all hours.
feb 7-ly
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GAS FIXTURES

ID n. MILLER, SON CO., ALEXAN-
H. dria, Va, keep constantly on hand hand
BRACKETS, &c, from the celebrated factory OF
Cornelius Baker, which they will guarantee TO
sell at the same prices charged 70 privsDe pur-
chasers at the sslerooms on Chestnut street, Phil
sdelphia; Also, Drop-lights, Cut Glass and
decorated Paper Shades, in great variety.
Call and examine for yourselves. dec l.
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HENRY E. BALDWIN,
Assist. Sec'y 10 sign Land Warrants.

P s-OPERA GLASSES OF gre,, variety
TELESCOPES MICROSCOPES, WATCH
hhhES GLASSES, ead many other articles in
this iias At very low prices constantly on hand.
~ t3-iy
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FOR CHRISTMAS.

TOh m hIS 4 MASS
L OOklNG GLASSES, ALL SIZES, WILL
II be sold low for cash.
JOHN WAGNER ass Pa avenue
DEC lI-lm opposite KirkwOod House.
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ENGLIsH. FRENCH, AND AMERICAN
II PLAYING CARDS, at
PtMEL'S PERFUMERY, at
- jan 5-lw The LAKES.
ELI6ANT FANCY GOODS, at
IL jan 5-1w THE LAKES.
CaEss, BACKaAMMcN, AND DRAUsH
ClBOARDs, at Gan s-lw1 TAE LAKHc.
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CHINA, GLASS AND QUEENS wARE.

mn Importers direct from Liverpool to
VkA Alexandria, beg leave TO call the at
~ tenfinn OF dealers. hotel keepers and l.
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D0sT OFFICE DIRECTORY, OR BUSI
Il ness Mans Guide TO the Post Of,ces In the
United States, containing the names Of the Post
Odices aud Post Masters In the United States on
the LIST uly 1885, with a variety of valuable in
formation on Postal Affairs; also, a cOmprehen-
sive codidcation Of the existing Postal Laws
Price 81. Just published, and FOR sale, at
TAYLOR L MAURY'S Bookstore,
dec IL near 9th street.
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NORFOLK, September 7, 1881.
Sh-The Spectacles you made for me suit very
Vel, and 5 H9n to have improved my sight more
than any other have lately tried.
LIER. w. TAZEWEi.h
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| have tiled pair Of Spectacles obtained from
Mf. Tobias, and nnd them Of great assistance to
nv sight, and corresponding with his description
Of the fssus. recommend him as a skillfnl op-
hciaE. HENRY A. WISE.
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have u'ed Mr.. Tobias's spsctacles fer thye
o. foI months, and taKe great pleasure In say
iaH tnaI am much pleased with then. hav
been much bensa,ted by them.
May SIa, 1880. 6EOR. +. .sCARBsReR,
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NEW MUSIC RECEIVED AND ok.
" dered semi weekly, at our great Piano and
NJ usic Store, 3oS, near 10th street.
jan3 JOHN r. ELLIS.
Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1857-11-12
Former Happiness.

It is wonderful now cheap happiness
used to be. 1t used to grow in the field (;
we have found it there, but not lately. 1t
lay about, like the sunshine, within arms
length of everybody. Sometimes five
speckled eggs in a grassy nest constituted
it; sometimes beautiful blue ones in the
lilacs. 1t used to swim in the brooks, and
turn up its silvery and mottled sides, like
a polished little sabre, sprinkled with the
color of fame, which is generally supposed
to be crimson We have found it many
time, beside messy stone, when it look
ed very much like first spring flower !;
we have seen it coming down in the
snow, and heard it descending in the rain.
What world Of it used to be crowded into
a Saturday afternoon An Old newspaper,
with cedar ribs, a. tail like three bashaws,
and 4 pennY's worth Of tvine, have cons
tituled many a timGl--that is, many an old
iirleAs.the entire stock in trade, Of one
perfectly happy.-B. F. Taylor.
Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1857-11-12
The TOmatO-Its Properties.

DIR. Bennett, professor of some cele-
brity, considers it an Invaluable article of
diet, and ascribes to it very. important
medical properties:
l. That the tomato is one of the most
powerful aperients of the Materi Medica,
and that in all those affections of the liver
and organs where calomel is indicated, it
is probably the most effective and least
harmful remedical agent known to the
profession.
2. That a chemical extract will be OBJ
tanned from it which will altogether su-
percede the use of calomel in the cure of
disease. '.
3. That he has successfully treated
diarrhea with this article alone.
A. That when used as an article of diet,
it is almost a sovereign remedy for dys-
pepsia and indigestion.
+ 5. That persons arriving from the
North or East to the South or West should
by all means make use of it as an aliment
as it would In that event save them the
danger attendant upon those violent billi-
Gus attacks to which almost all unacclim-
ated persons are liable.
6. That the citizens In ordinary should
make use of it, either raw, cooked, or in
the form of catsup, with their daily
food, as it is the most healthy article In
the materid imenearid.
Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1857-11-12
TPublic 12.1
AN ACT

To constitute the cities of Hannibal, Missouri and
Peoria, Illinois, Ports of Delivery.
Be itenacted by the Senate and House Of Represea-
tatiUes of the United States of America an Congress
assembled That the city of Hannibal, in the state
of Missouri shall be and hereby constituted port
of delivery, annexed to and made part OF the col
lection district Of New Orleans and shall be subject
to the same regulations and restrictions as other
ports of delivery in the Un4ed States and all the
privileges and facilities afforded by the act of Con-
gress of the second March, eighteen hundred and
thirty-one, entitled Gan act allowing the duties on
foreign merchandise imported into Pittsburgh,
Wheeling Cincinnati, Louisville, st. Louis, Nash
Vile, and Natchez, to be secured and paid at those
places" shall be and are hereby extended to SAID
port surveyor of the customs shall be appointed
to reside at said port and perform thedutles
ed by law and shall receive in full compensation tor
his services salary of thousand dollars per an
mum. :.
Sec. 2. And be 1t Jnrtker enacted, That Peoria,
in the State of Illinois, be and is hereby constituted
port of delivery within the collection district OF
New Orleans and there shall be appointed survey
or Of hecustoms for such port who shall be resident
thereat. Said surveyor shall perform the duties and
receive the salary and eOluments prescribed by the
act Of Congress approved the second day OF March
eighteen hundred and thirty-One, entitled IAN acl
allowing the duties on foreign merchandise imported
into Pittsburgh, Wheeling, Cincinnati, st. LOUIS
Nashville and Natchez, to be secured and paid a.
those places"
Approved, April 5, 1856.
Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1857-11-12
DeterminatiOn OF Purpose.

The earnest man Wins way for himself,
and earnestness and truth 90 together
Never affect to be other than you are,
either richer or wiser. Never be asham.
ed to.sayy''I do not know:'' men will then
believe you when you say, 81 do knows"
Never be ashamed to say, whether as ap-
piled to time or money, 81 cannot afford
it,'' 81 cannot afford to waste an hour in
idleness, to which you inviteme,' . 81 cam
not afford the guinea you ask me 70 throw
away" Once establish yourself, and
your mode of life, as what they really are,
and your foot is on solid ground whether
for the gradual step onward, or for the
sudden spring over a precipice. From
these maxims let as deduce another
learn to'say MOI with decision, sYes"
with, caution; "No, o,nwith decision when
ever 1t implies a promise. A promise
once given is bond inviolable. A man
is already of consequence in the world
when we know that we can implicitly rely
upon him. / have frequently seen, in
life, a. person preferred to long list Of
applicants, for some important charge.
which lifts him at once into station ard
fortune, merely because he has this repu-
tation, that when he says he knows athing
he knows it, and when he says he will do
a thing; he will do it. Muse, gentlemen,
over these maxims; you will find it easy
enough to practice them, for when you
have added them together, the sum total
looks verymuch like a Scotchman.--Sir
E., Bulger Lytton. -
Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1857-11-12
TPdbIio 1s.T
AN ACT

To change the Times of hotding the United States
Courts in the Southern District of Illinois,
Be 1t enacted By the senat aud House of Represen-
tatires of the United tdtesof AmerfcG IN Congress
assembled That instead ofthe times heretofore fixed
by law the circuit and district courts of the United
States gor the Southern District of Illinois, shall
hereafter be held as follows:
At Springfield, on first Mondays in Janvary and
first Mondays in June,-and all writs pleas, suits,
recognizanoes, indictments, or other proceedings,
civi! or criminal, issued, commenced, or pending in
either of said courts shall be returnable TO- be
tered and have day in court ond be heard and tried
according to the times Ofhoding said courts as here
in provided.
Sec g. And be It further enacted, Thet the clerk
of the said district courts of the southern district of
Illinois, is hereby authorized under the direction of
the Judge Of said districtcour to make transcript
from the records of the district and circuit courts of
the northern district of Illinois of all such matters
and proceedings relate or concern titles 10 real
estate originating in that part of the State
of Illinois included within said southern district
aoresad and that the compensation of said services
be the same now allowed for like services under
existing laws and provided that such transcripts and
records when so made shall be certified by said clerk
to be true and correct the same fhal be evidence as
fully and efectually though originally entered and
made'in the courts of the United States for the
northern district of Illinos.
Apgioved, April 26, 1855. .' 3--
Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1857-11-12
Strychnine.

This poison, which has of late become
so notorious in its abuse; eve cannot say
use, J is the most uncertain In It's action
on the human frame; in some producing
instant death the same dose in others
only bringing op setapie Colrulsiors,, ard
in lucky few no effect at all and this
does not appear to have any relation to
the physical strength Of the patient. 1t
is whitish, crystalline substance. and is
extracted from the nut of a tree called
strychnos nur Uomica. This tree grows
in Ceylon, is of a moderate size, and has
thick shining leaves, with short, crooked
stem. In the fruit season, it is readily
recognized by its rich, orange-colored
berries, about as large as golden pippins.
The rind is smooth and hard, and con-
tains white pulp, of which many varie-
ties of birds are very fond within this
are fiat, round seeds, not an inch in diam
eter, covered with very beautiful silky
hairs, and of an ash grey color. The nut
is the deadly poison which was well known
and It's medicinal properties well under
stood by Oriental doctors, long before Eu-
rope or America had heard It's name
"Dog-killer" and "6sh scale" are trans
lations of two Of It's Arabic names. The
natives of Hindostan often eat it for
months, and it becomes habit, like cpl
um-eating, with the same disastrous re-
suits. They commence with taking the
eighth of a nut day, and gradually in
crease their allowance to an entire nut,
which would be about twenty grains. If
they eat directly before or after food, no
unpleasant effects are produced, but if
they neglect this precaution, spasms result.
The chemical tests for it are numerous,
but only one or two can be relied upon as
Thoroughly accurate Scientific .Anerican.
Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1857-11-12
TPublic 1871
IAN ACT

Making Appropriations for the Support of the Mill
tary Academy for the year ending the thirlieth of
June, eigotcen hundred and ffty-sevrn.
Bel enacted By che senate and House of Represea-
tatiUes Of The United States of A1qericd an Congress
assembled That the following sums be- and the same
are hereby appropriated out of any mouey in tho
treasury not otherwise appropriated for the support
of the Military Academy forsthe year ending tue
thirtieth of June one thousand eight hundred and
0fty-seven; 71+
For pay of officers, Instructors cadets, and musi-
cians ninety th usand one hundred and six dol
lars.
For communication of subsistence, two thousand add
forty-four dollars. ssit II
For forage for officers horses, eight hundred and
siXty-fOur dollars. ~
For enrtent and ordinary eepsnses as fellows .
repairs and improvements, fuel, AID apparatus, for
age postage, stationery, Transportation, pFinting
clerks. miscellaneous and ineidental expenses, and
deparsments of instruction. thirty-fOur thousand
seven hundred and ninety dollars.
For ffradual increase add expense of library, one
thousand dollars.
For expenses of the board if visitors. three thou
sand dollars. -f1s.r
For forage for artillery and cavalry horses. eight
| thousand six qundred and forty dollare. ~ ~
| For REPLACING dead and worn out cagalry and ar
ilIery horses one thousand dollars. ge.s If8.
For repairs and additions to professors quarters,
/ five thousand dollars.
For furniture for hospital for cadets one hundred
and fifty dollars.
For agun pendulum six hundred dollars.
For public clock, seven hundred dollars.
SEQ. 2. And belt fusaer enacted, That the amounts
disbursed, or that may be ds6uTsed, out Of moneys
aonrcpristed for the support Of ths Military Academy
bv te acts of May tenth, eighteen hundred and fifty
four, and March third eighteen hundred and fifty
6ve in ravu,ent of additional compensation to the
i;brariaT assistant Librarian and certain enlisted
en- at that post be pissed to the credit of the dis
bursting officer: Provided. That the additional pay
to said librarian, assishntlibraran, shall not exceed
the sum of one hundred and twenty dollars each per
annum and to the nODcO%missioned officer in charge
of mechanics and other labor at the post the soldier
actin clerk in the Adjuiants Office and the four
enlisted men in the philosophical and chemical de-
artmets and iithOgqPhie office not exceeding h.
measure of compensation be hereby authorized to be
allowed hereafter for sid services respectively.
Sec. 2. And be It frther enacted, That the Sec
retarv az the Senate furnish annually the library o
the Military Academyat West Point with copy Of
all documents published by the Senate.
Approved, April %, 1856 ~