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FHr J.P. Ellsworth Wrappine.p,

~ hT ]. ?. Ellsworth wrapping paper
mil at Windsor Conn, was burnt on the
evening of the 24th December Loss about
g. 600 insured g 900.
An insane woman n the asylum in New
York has the melancholy notion that she il
the successive wife Of all the Presidents. She
is picking her carpet bag r. he Oh hand on
The It'll of March next
E In Lancaster, Mass tho factory opera
tives ~ stampeded' through the windows on
last Saturday evening, the superintendent
having locked the doors a dispute az 70 the
hour Of quitting work on Saturday led TO the
excitement.
EY7 At Dubuque, Iowa, il is stated snow has
fallen 20 an unusual depth-in many places
drifted for miles to the depth of fourteen or
/ fifteen feet The streams are frozen over hard
aud fast-aud the teams pass over them with
as much safety as though the ice was granite
rock
II DIR Walton, of Syracuse, extracted a
pin, few days since, from the back of Miss
Mckay, Of that city The pin was swallowed
nine years since, when she was Of the age Of
FIVE. Miss NJ. said she had experienced con-
siderable inconvenience from il ever since
1t was taken out about four inches below the
shoulder blade.
ES7 Il French correspondent, writing from
jerusalem. and describing how much that city
q I'd heen improved and nOde-nized since bis
last visit, made twelve years ago, says that
many of the new houses remind him Of the
houses at New York. Only think Of the holy
city being rebuilt after such a model as New
York
CgMr. T. GaiIlardet, in his correspond
eucc to the Constitutional of Paris, states
that there is no dou bt that the idea Of form
ing from the several States Of Central America
and Mexico a rival confederacy 10 the north
crn States Of the Union has been suggested TO
Walker by Mr. Soule, ten years ago the
same idea was openly advocated by the eI-
Senator from Louisiana.
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Consumptve Rheumatic Costve Bilious and Delicate after
some days use VIII ind renewed strength and life pervsfe
every organ CT their frames Every dose makes the blood
The nerves commence in the arteries and terminate
in the veins These pills. first effect act the ar
tera blood Increasing the circulation by which Impurities
are In the veins and they throw of such colec
tons Into the bowels which
from Brandrefhs Pns expss them from the When
rs used tue pills may OCCASION gripping and even make the
patent ee worse this must be borne with for the good to
come afterwards No great good often achieved without
some trouble In its attainment and this rule applies to the
recovery or health These symptoms only where the
oody has long struggled under load of impure tenacious
humors consecutive for few days will satisfy the
most unbeevins of the good the pills doing The
directions should be carefully studied If understood and
followed health and vigor WILL in majority of cases be
cured by the use of RRANDRErHS Pills.
SOLD at rs cents box at 81 Canal street. Brandreh
Butidiug, New York. by T. W. DyOt h Sons, lS2 north
Second street. Philadelphia and medicine dealers geher-
ally. nov ?s-tf
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DIED,

Suddenly, on the 18th instant, ELIZABETH
H., wife Of Judge p. v Daniel of the Supreme
Court, and youngest daughter Of DIR Thos Har-
ris, u : NAVY
The friends OF the family are invited to attend
the funeral from the residence OF Judge Daniel
No BIB street, on Tuesday, the 9Th instant at
II O'Clock.
Philadelphia Inquirer please copy
On the 9Th December, 1856, ANNIE G. wife
OF Phtneas x. Bell, In the ADD year of her age
At Richmond, Virginia, on the LIST instant. Mr.
PATRICK LYDDANE, in the 57th year OF his
age
On the Sd instant, WILLIAM GILKESON,
son Of William and Frances A. Brown, aged
81 months and II DAYS.
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GIFT BOOK SALE.

" opposite Centre Market, between 7ih and 9Th
streets, with a splendid assortment Of BOOKS
and GIFTS for tee HOLIDAYS
Rare Inducements arc offered 10 insure rapid
sale.
A present worth from 25 cents 10 300 given 10
the purchaser Of each book at tic time the book
Is sold
Books sold as low as usual prices, many for
less.
Our stock comprises great variety, and en-
braces most all branches OK literature
The public are invited to call and examine our
mel oa OF selling Books ani giving AVA Gold
and silver Watches, 8 old LoCkcts, Pencils, Ear
rings, BrCastpins, PaflOT TimepieceS, &c &c
Principal Store 1903 Broad way, Hew York
dec 22-2W& LVANS 4 co
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AUCTION eALHs.
THIS AFTERNOON AND TOMORROW
ByJAs G. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer

WAS G. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer
CATALOGUE SALE OF A VAST AS
" semblage of Excellent, Useful, and Or
namental Books and Prints, just received
from Lumle., of Loudon.--On TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY, and THURSDAY EVEN
IN6S. January Sixth, Seventh, aud Eighth,
commencing precisely at $ O'Clock, at the Aun-
valuable invoice Of London Books and Prints,
just received from the celebrated Edward Lum-
leyi comprising works on
Divinity. the Arts, Sciences, History, Bellies Let
tres
Anatomy, Chemistry, Surgery, Voyages, Travels
TRAINERS, DC. in GreeE. Latin, French, Arabic,
Hebrew, and German.
Also, works on
Architecture, Antiquities. Mathematics, Music
Drawing, Astronomy, Poetry, Zoology, Fiction
Ornamental illustrations, Geography, Astrology
Metaphysics the Drama, Painting, Sculpture
Education, Elocrtion, Writing, Army, Navy, &c
Sale Peremptory, without regard to weather or
prices.
Terms cash.
Catalogues may be had by calling at tne sue
ton rooms. JAS. c. MCGUIRE,
jan3- Auctioneer.
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nAvss dssgreeable breath when by using DE LA CouEs
bALs or rEE WHTE WATER Lilly DentfTice 1t be
eed sweet and leave the teeth white AlsbsseT: Put
morning - o. -
r.H CIiFCL COMPLEXION may easily be acquired by
- La coCks BALM WHITE WATkk Lilly IL
remove tan gimples and freckles the leaving
~, Irosy Wet towel, pour three drops
anu rssn Tue lace night and morning
80 -. SNDE sASf.-Wet your brush and pour
"a VI drops OF DE- Ia CoURs BALM The WHIrE
tful soft lsther N'' "N !" VIII HAA7 . Os@u
aud by druggists generally. n. ~I,I.nsis
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~ 49, L.. J.. l.

A DELIGHTFUL COUNTRY RESIDENCE;
"A FOX SALE.-The subscriber has for Ealc a
desirable Country Residence, abOu. a mile and d
quarter distant from the Post Office, In Il north
eaSterly direction, on Boundary street, between
9Th aud sth streets east,
The lot consists Of about two acres Of ground
and is In high state OF cultivation
The house Is Of frame, nearly new, and posses
scs many convenlences not usual IN country resi-
dence. II Is forYthree feet front aad thirty three
deep, with tao story Kitchen attached
The situation IS elevated, perfectly healthy, and
commands fine view Of the city and surround
Ing country.
Belonging to the promises are a stable, car
Ilage- house and wood shed, all convenient to the
house and 10 good order.
The house is comfortably furnished, and the
furniture Is for sale with the premises
Apply by letter or in person to
Jan 3-3w VIM STICKNEY
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UrBr.wn,s Bronchial rroch.s-.w.

have found them OF ssyns Bronchial rTts
ton aud in subduing Hosrsenes produced by Colds
oar clerical brehr real favor calling their attention
to them LIONS Herald eve commend them o the At
thtOn OF public speakers singers, and others who
troubled With affections OF the Throat "-Christizn Watch
man. "FOr Coughs Asthma, ~, cheerfly bear test
mony from knowledge to their efficacy -Ba'lou
Pictorial They simple and elegant form for admin
iserinE in combination several medicinal substances held
In general Physicians ia the treatment Of
Bronchial sfecons"-Dr. q. y. Bigelow. Containing
opium deletericus drugs these LOEenges he
freely public speakers aud vocasts for clearing
giving strength to the voice Sold by sll Druggists
JAMES N. CALLAS, Agent
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HARMS FOR SALE p

E'ARNS FOR SALE -INTENDING TO
cultivate larger farm, the subscriber will
sell the farm In Alexandria county, Virginia, on
which he has resided for the past seven years. 1t
contains 81 acres, and is situated near Balls u
Roads, 3k miles from the Georgetown hCueduct,
end mills from both Washington and AIeNan-
dria. There are upon II a comfortable and we'll
arranged dwelling house, containing six rooms,
with front and back covered p0rt!CoS the former
y by IL feet; q kitchen d comfortable house for
servants or farm hands; large ana convenient
Darn, with staoliDg for six horses and many
cows, and an ample c!stern (attachct II the barn1
root cellar under the barn, to hold 900 bushels
OF roots fOr market or stock feeding; Ice house;
spring house; smoke house; corn house; q stone
market root house, and store house. Also, 4
good dairy near the homestead door, from the
never falling spring Of which water is obtained
for all the requirements Of the occupants. There
Is also on the place an orchard OF more than a
thousand thrifty trees Of different paintings con-
sisting Of the choicest varieties Of peaches ep-
pies, pears, dwarf and standard, cherries and
ounces AT present fourteen acres are seeded
down to wheat and rye; six in timothy, yielding
an ave age Of at least two tons per acre four in
market garden; four in clover; twelve ready 10
be put IN corn and oats in the spring, and eleven
In wood Of which there Is an ample supply for
all the purposes Of the place. This farm has
been cultivated with care and is very productive.
no pains having been spared to render IL remuneT-
ative and TO make 1t complete in all Its apPuiut
1nents. For dairy man and market garden
farmer, or nursery man, or for the country resi-
dence of person doing business in either neigh
boring city who prefers place already In all
respects highly improved Il Is superior to any
other now for sale.
Also, THE BLADEN FARM, go acres) stu
ated within less than quarter Of 4 mile Of the
Columbia and Leesburg tuTnpites, the former
leading to Washington, and the latter to Alex
andria This place is In the mmedi tie Vicinity
OF Bailey's 4 Roads Tin Alexandria county. Va J
and Is about six miles from both cities named
above. Ithas upon 1t orchard ofabout $50 choice
peach trees, most CT them lately set out, dwell
ling house that can be made comfortable for a
farmers family az small COST some stablng, and
one OF the finest springs in all this region Of
country. There is wood enough upon the tract
To- its necessities. There is no better soil within
thirty miles of Washington than that Of this Bla-
den place; nor any such place that can be rem
dered remunerative at less cost by proper atten-
ton; the land being In fine heart at this time.
For terms, for either or both these farms, which
Will be made 10 suit the times, apply to
dec 29- w. ID. WALLACE, Star Once.
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A CARD.

DIR. Hunter, of New York, having recently
returned from Europe, VIII be 10 Washington
on Saturday, January 10th, and may on tn at
day be consulted in connection with his asso
ciatc, Dr.. Williams, by those who are suffer.
ing from affections of the IAr0at aJld LuRgs.
Office $50 Pennsylvania avenue, over Mrs.
Voss' Jewelry Store. It
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BY WALL, BARNARD & CO, Auctioneers

BY WALL, BARNARD & CO, Auctioneers.
rIyHUsrEE,S SALE OF BRICK HOUSE
Il and Lot in the First Ward at Public
Auction. - On TUESDAY AFTERNOON,
January 18th, at IN O'Clock, in front OF the prem
ises, by virtue Of deed Of trust dated May Ia,
1859, and duly recorded in Liber J. A. s, No.
lO, fol,os 1874, 1876, and 136, one Of the land re-
cords for Washington county, we will sell. the
Northern part OF lot No r. in square ll6, front
ing I6 feet on s0th street west, between VI and y
streets, and running back "a feet to an alley.
The Lot cOntains liS4 feet, more or less, with
the Improvements, consisting Of comfortable
Brick House.
Terms: ne-third cash the remainder In sir
and twelve months, bearing interest, and secured
by deed Of trust on the property.
Il. w REED, Trustee.
WALL, BARNARD & CO.
dec II Auctioneers.
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ImPsissnn 20 the Ladies.-Dr. On
POSCO'S FEMALE PILLS.-The combtn.tto, ~, I,~r.,
in the Pills are perfectly harmless Their so.eS ana
merits based extensive practice ~ ysr
years and where the directions have besn .,tn,, ~,
ioEod they have failed TO correct All Trrs1nIay,is
painful dnfcult Cna -
the change Of life. They will the whtos and
al distractions arising from cola
m.y be used successfully Preventive Cau nDon
the agent and get Circular for particulars free
Price :. per box with full directions Sold Wholesale and
retail BY CHAS. STOTT, Druggist PennsylvAniA avenue
SAMUEL p. WAITE, 62s Seventh street. Washington D. o.
and " ) L. OlsSE Georgetown; u whom all orders nst
cent. and Pulls win cent cOEhisRtsiy BY matt
iAiiss who enclose them dollar.
B-s<s iknataIe Oh The b0Ej iOGOUntsTfettiis for
cry. sa-u
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Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 5.-The market for bread
stufs without particular change since Sstur.
deys sales Of Howard street super hOur at
1926.
Wheat is dull sales of good reds at 81 4Oa
might sell at 81 10, and prime whites are
quoted 81 So. Corn Is inactive; new 5Tseec.
Whisky is unchanged; sales at 25c.
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by the forelock and that cough Remove
will vow cries aloud every
Make for the Consumption" Mrs Gardners Indian
Bsssm of Liver and HOsThOund will slouce
stay 's evil aud give eet for present
seepess nights.
MsssTs. Weeks Potter No 1s4 Washington street Bos-
ton General Agents For sale by W. H. Gilman Charles
Sto Marin Palmer, D. Gilman and by Druggists gen.
orally. de- SOW.
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New York Markets

New York, Jsp. Flour is firm; sales Of
g. 900 bills State So I5as6.30; Southern
heavy at S6.9OsS7.20.
Wheat is steady; sales Of 300 bushels.
Corn is very dull aud nominal.
Pork is 6rm at $50 I2l for mess. Beef is
steady at sl4 50aSl4 rs for repackeG Chicago.
Lard is unchanged; sales Of bbls. at I2;o.
Whisky is frmer Ohio 26c.
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AUCTION SALES.
By A. GREEN, Auctiopeer

By A. GREEN, Auctioneer
GALE, ON ACCOUNT OF Goverrmen,
~ at the VS. hi sten Navy Yard ky order
Of the navy Agent, at Auction On FRI
DAY, the 9Th instant, shall sell, at the w ash
ington Navy Yard, at 10 O'Clock m, the follow
ing articles, viz:
60 pounds Of Bread, 50 pounds Of Cheese
127 pounds Of Pickles, patent Balance
80 old Leather Bellows
Terms cash. A. GREEN,
ian sd Auctioneer.
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FInannial

NEW YOKE, Jan S.-Stocks are active and
generally higher; Cumberland Company 49,;
illinois Central shares lbs; do bonds 97I:
Michigan Southern Sgi, New York Central 94i:
Pennsylvania Coal Company IOI; Reading 81;
Virginia SIS 90
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Bv A. GREEN, Auciioneer.

Bv A. GREEN, Auciioneer.
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURHI-
Il ture, Feather Beds, stoves, China
Glass. and Crockery Ware at Auction.-On
WEDNESDAY, the eth inst mt, shall sell, at
the House furnishing store Of A II. Lee, No. 80
street. between eth and Sth streets, opposite the
Northern Liberties Market house, at 10 O'Clock
a III large assortment Of Furniture, viz
Mahogany Sofas, Chairs, Dressing Bureaus
Do SidebOards, Washstands, and Bed
steads
stoves, Feather Beds, Mattresses, and Bedding
Clocks, Looking Glasses, and Dinner Sets
Cane seat Chairs. W God do
With large lot Of other articles which we
deem unnecessary to enumerate.
Terms All sums of and under S2I, cash. over
&25 credit Of 50 and 90 DAYS for notes sa tisfac
torily endorsed, bearing interest.
ian Sd A GREEN, Auctr.
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Banking House OF Chubb Broihc

WARRINGTON, January 4, 1917
John ID BARROW AND HENRY HOLMES
% are this day admitted a. partners in the Bank
Ing House Of Chubb Brothers. The firm from
this date will be composed Of Chas St. J Chubb,
John u. Barrow, and Henry Holmes. The
House In Davenport, Iowa, IS composed OF Cbas
St J, Chubb, VIM n. Doueal. and Alexander n
Barrow, under The firm OF Chubb Brothers. Bar
row Il Co CHUBB BROTHERS.
ian 1T
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E'OR RENT-THAT LARGE AND HAND
a some three story Brick ouse with back build
lngs, &c, &c on the corner of 18th and II streets
1t 10 completely furnished throughout. Posses
sion SIC may be had Immediately. Apply to f. Z.
WHITE & CO Grocers, Louisiana avenue.
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EyOn tho 18th ult., Miss Narcissa Burn
ham, residing with the family of Col. SubIett,
at Austin, Texas, was found dead in her bed
from an overdose Of chloroform, which she bad
been in the habit Of taking nightly, for the
purpose OF inducing sleep.
SAUL AMONG THE PROPHETS The London
Times, In an article 6ercely denunciatory of
General Pierce for not making some sueges.
ton as to the best means of getting rid of
slavery, incOntinently observes
"We are not ourselves among those who
think slavery incompatible with humanity or
the Christion religion"
IL The Georgia Central Railroad, Of CAR.
rOwsmith Hoax" celebrity running between
Savannah and Macon, distance of one hun
dred and ninety-twO miles, declared, says the
Savannah JomrHuL, during the past year, a
dividend Of ten per cent, besides carrying z
quarter Of million, in round numbers, to its
reserved fund.
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New YORK, Jan. 5.-Mr. Z Hoagland, Of
Kansas, passed thorough this city, yesterday,
en- TO"ts to Washington, with dispatches from
Governor GearY.
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NEW YEARS PRESENTS.-ELEGA CANT
~ ly bound Prayer Books
Pearl and Tortoise shell Card Cases
Pearl Paper Cutters and Book marks
Fancy note and letter Paper, with Envelopes to
match
Gold Pens and Pencils, magnificent article
Penknives, Purses, Backgammon Boards
Portmonnaies, Portfolios, gutta- percha Pencils
Ladies' Travelling Bags, Cabas
Picture Albums, beautifully bound copies OF all
the Poets
Writing Desks, Work Boxes
And an endless number Of beautiful articles
suitable for presents.
For the Juveniles can here he found ali the
new and popular Books by the best authors, to-
gether with handsome lot Of
Linen Books beautifully colored
Paint Boxes, with Cups and Brushes
AbbOtt's Histories, &c, &C.
All Of which will be sold at the very lowest
cash prices at
sHILLINGTON'S Great Literary Depot,
dee 3l-3t REM. ave, corner \ street.
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Mayors Office

WASHINGTON, January 2, 1856
PROPOSALS WILL BIZ RECEIVED AT
this Office until Tuesday, 18th instant, at II
O'Clock, m, for building Stone Wall on the
east side of Tiber creek, commencing at the south
end Of the arch recently turned under Indiana
avenue, and running thence southwark TIL It in
tersects the west side Of First street west distance
about one hundred and twenty feet, according to
plan and specification which can bc seen at the
desk OF the book keeper In the Office Of the Mayor
and Register Proposals to state the price per
perch for laying the stone and furnishing the
materials No bid will be received from any but
practical stone-mas Of known and reliable
character. w. b MAGRUDER, Mayor
WIN. w. MOORE,
A. BALDWIN,
ian 3-2t Committee
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Mr.. Summers Health.

BosToN, January 5.-The ChrORtoie Of this
morning contains statement that Mr.. Sum
uer will not leave for Washington, as be in-
tended, owing to the advice Of his physician.
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MARRIED.

On the 1st instant, by the Rev Alfred Hol
mead, VIM. II, YATES, OF California, to MARY
JANE FOOTE, Of this CITY.
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UGiIman's Stimulating Linament will

speedily Oh ronic and proven
BY hundreds who have used it 1t la this city. will sn
cure rpTains ameHess strains bruses saddle gals
horses for which Onrpose 10 oI=iOlly
cents per bottle. u. d. GILMAN, Proprietor. Jan 2-Iw
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For Sale and Rent.

Two LET-TWO NEWLY FINISHED COT
IL taCe Houses on " street ncrlh, between 18th
ana ljth streets west Rent s10 per mCnth. Ill
quire OF J. p. Hilton. Office on 18th street near
thu corner Of Penn. avenue.
ian 3-1W JNO L HILTON
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TO Cu@rFCTlnyVRx

PROPOSALS WILL Bs RECEIVED UN-
Il II the 1st day Of February next for the exclu-
sive priViieSs OF selling confectionery ard other
refTe3 knents except intoxicating criaks) at the
third Exhibition IF the Metropolitan Mechanics
Institute, 10 Oe opened Oh he II and close aboat
the 50ib 0f March next.
The bidie must agree TO e. up the space alIot
ted to him ir 4 creditAble style and In harmony
Tith the general decoration OF the hall. tie mu I
also give satisfactory evidence II his ability 20
furnish articles OF the best quality
Address the undersigned Superintendent OF the
Exhibition 4. his office, 40i Z street. cor OF 7th
dec .1-eOtFeb1 CHAS. F. SrANSBURY.
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THREE WELL FURNISHED ROOMS TO
let with or without board, In the imrned ate
vicinl'y or The General Post and Patent o ftices
Enquire at FERGUSON'S Book Store, ass 9TH
street isn1-3f
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ENOR RENT-hS 4 BEDROOM-A LARGE
- comfortable front room, at No. 435 S:h street
a ne1ghborhood at once very central, very quiet,
and very convenient 10 the Post and Parent Off
ces. dec 81 81