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ROOMS FOR RENT.

1.-TWO OFFICE ROOMS on the Second Floor,
IL and one Large Room in the Third Story
twenty-five by sixty feet, suitable for Bindery or
Printing Office. No. 3d. two doors south Of Odd
Fellows Hall, Seventh street. Inquire within.
slq If .....
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WINTER MILLINERY.

MFRS. NJ A. HILLS will open her usual assort-
Ivl ment Of Winter Millinery on Saturday, No
vember Z. The Ladies are respectfully invited 10
call, at 295 Pennsylvania avenue, south side.
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GALE or VALUABLE COTTON PLANTATIoNs

~ STOCK IL Will sell accommodating
valuable plantations Dallas and Perry countless
Alabama, all OF which a high OF cultivation
small Of from hundred and fifty four hun
drcd each, portions OF every tract In cultivation
Possession VIII be given the purchasers on the LIST OF January
next. .7 ,. ... D..
situated the "Sema and Mississippi Rivers
railroad and fertility land in the world
improved and nnmproved lots and small
adjoining Selma, including several handsomely
proved situated private residences with largo lots
attached To them. ...
The adonng Selma acres
and half and i've lots each lot fronting
This will enable purchasers purchase residences
gardens, largo small lots, they desire.
will sell head thorough racing stock
blood, among which saions
arcs hes and colts also the celebrated stallion Drown pick
the horse IN tho South.
above stock will be exhibited r sale the ontgom
cry, Ala in November next
Persons wishing purchase will find their interest
and soc Immediately. ...#
ANY debts liabilities of tho late Col Thornton Gcdsby will be
received for the purchase the above ppper
George Geldsby will show this property oil who de-
purchase
INFORMATION refer 10 Messrs Byrd Morgan of Selma
Nessrs. Brooks CARROT, Of Marion .. ...
this property shall be disposed of private SALE II
together with largo of other personal property
sold auction to the highest bidder in the city Selma tho Grt
day OF January next E. .r ....
BEN EDWARDS GREY, Trustee, &C.
snNA, ALA, Sept. III 1885, Sop 2s-2m
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EDUCATION.
A LEXANDRIA HIGH SCHOOI.--lhis institution

IA select boarding school for young Aad youth the city
"a Alexandria, yren The number students continues Ia
Iormer years DO limited many only receive the
attention the principal being combine,
practicable the social and moral advantages OF family with the
classification and discipline or a schnol.
The principal bis IA the Of his profess
sion tbs than years which time
he has been the young almost
every section oil thc Union
Students prepare this school Cor entering any
class In college, business life. Especial aolon
given the study Of natural philosophy chemistry and the naihe
mac welas 10 book tho ordinary English branches
Mneraogy, geology and the application OF chemistry 10 the arts
taught by the aid Of systematically cabinets and
made part Of the regular civil engineering
Full Illustrated lectures philosophy chems
and astronomy annually delivered presence Of all the
students.
number Of important improvements both at the school and
dwelling have recently been made such OF
nomical observatory the enlargement Of the laboratory addition
recitation rooms &c.
easy tho OF well gentle
ng different OF the United States who either
been Of the school, but the subscriber deems
this unnecessary.
Circulars viii be forwarded application.
Sept 26-lmd&sw CALEB S. HAIIOwEII. .
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4 NEW SYSTEM or INsTRUCTIoN IN DAM

A NEW SYSTEM OF INSTRUCTION IN DAN
IN cngpro Krause respectfully notifies the citizens of Wash
that he TO form class ether other
wise) for instruction in dancing.
system which, trial, will be found although novel
mathematical rules snch
knowledge Of the science viii enable them become pofep
ihcenin This the and starting
appear he challenges feels confident shat the
the past in California and other places that every
pupil who will take instruction from him will hail with
pouy afforded Of becoming proficient less time than usually
employed acquire the Knowledge Of placing the feet
rectly.
lie be consulted daiy at Carss Dancing Saloon under the
Theatre from to and to apdA 10 where
his and the fullest information will ho given.
Oct a4-d2YR .s tStatcs&Starl
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CtS SEWING MACHINES.--~A Practical Family
HDeB sowing machine for So Performing fully equal work. No
clipping stitched No getting Of
can use VI everybody will have it, Secured by recent grant Lei
tcrs patent 1E". - t.. t."54
Exclusive rights for few States and counties win placed
tho reach Of enterprisng business "a portion the
riory already securely y. 81" 's&a.f@ .....
Tho poetors confidently feel they place before the public
the greatest chance profitable
machine containing the requisite qualities which, by its astonh
simplicity and low cost, will the
have been anSousy waiting for the machine TO wn their
grasp.
Parties wishing purchase requested call examine
this most wonderful achievement and monopoly the State
county desired, 1& Nts
.aa NOVELTY So SEWING MACHINE CO.,
Office, Bartlett Co., Needle Manufacturers,
AL Broadway, corner Canal st., N. Y.
Call or send for circular with cuts OF machines
Oct 2l--dlm ..
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NEW WORK. BY the author of ''Beatrice Cen
IN epIsabea orsini by Guerazz. 81 rs; post paid
81 80. " - : - ~
Vernon Grove or, Hearts they vol 81 post
paid, 81 20. $3.50
Longelow's New POEM vol rs cens post paid So cents
Tho True and the Beautiful in Nature, Morals Religion
Selected from the Works of John skim A. NJ vol cleth 81 u.s.
post paid, 81 So - 80
Blonde Brunette The Gotamc Already 20 cents post
paid, ST. ~ =. w..
How Lay Garden intended
Forming Improving Estate Reference 10 both Design and
Execution BY Edward Kemp landscape gardener VOL cloth
gilt 81 sent By mail free, 50 60 .r.. -...
for sale by s.a s. s1a @v TAYLOR & MAURY,
Oct ~ near 9th street
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FNO DIPLOMATS AND T0uRISTS.--The adver-
a tsur, mddeagcd who Is speaks
the English French Spanish, aud Italian
active and q good morals acquainted with maritime Affairs has
been merchant and shpowner wishes particularly
20 call tho attention diplomats
European or south American continent who neod heprc
ter courier and confidential travelling elcrk Ho furnish
most unexcctonabo references fr qualification dI
guhed persons Of the highest standing wasngonAnd Asha
address A. 81 Box No 49, Mobile, Ala OF care q thc Hon
Fitzpatrick, U. y = f'if y 81 II, Sep 30--d3n
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ATILCH COWS AND DAIRY FARMING, COM
wi psng the breeds breeding and management health
disease dairy other stock the selection Of mich cows
full explanation of Gucsons method tho culture forage plants
and the production Of milk butter aud cheese bodyng
and adapted rng tie United
and British preygqe with treatise on the dairy ubandry Of
Hoand ~ which Is added orsfa system Of dairy management
R Charles Flint Literally illustrated Price, 81 25 Free by
mall 81 90.
For sale by FRANKLIN PHILIP,
Oct "a BOOKSELLER 332 Penn. bet 9th and 10th
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THE WASHINGTON UNION.gHI

TiH DnAMA IN ALEXANDRIA During the occupancy of
the Washington Theatre by the Opera Company Manager
Tayleure viii transfer to Alexandria his entire company
with the humorous comedian Owens, the ''star" 1t
viii be the first opportunity afforded the Alexandans Of
honorng brilliant star Mr.. Owens and efficient
company and II is reasonable to presume that Liberty
Hall win be densey crowded each night of the of
three evenings
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|tONCH0LOGY OF THE UNITED STATES
complete writings Thomas Say Conehoogy Of
United Edited W. c. Brncy illustrated by
colored piates. Half calf. Sl2. e,
An Introduction Entomology; Eomonts Natural History
OF Insects by VIM Kirby and VIM Spence Seventh English ed
ton, (sovcn,h thousapd) with an appendix, 81 10,
Manual OF Photographic Manipulation treating of tho Practice Of
the Art and its various applications to Nature by lake
Tho Story Boulder Geanugs from Notebook OF Field
Geologist BY Archibald Geike Illustrated. 81 IS.
Tho Unvcllng the Wonders Sen
r. II. Gosse r. X. s. Magnilcontly Illustrated IS 80.
Cycopdia Of tho Physical Sciences by Ncho ILL., D. 81
Cycopasda OF the Natural Sciences: BY VIM Baird,
British Museum IS
Recently published and for sale by FRANKLIN PHILIP,
-a.. Scientific Bookseller, s32 Pennsylvania avenue
Oct % between 9th and streets
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WASHINGTON THEATRE.
GRAND ITALIAN OPERA.
THE MOST BRILLIANT AND FsFEcnvE OPERATE COMBINATION
EVER HAD IN WASHINGTON.
FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY,
- M. sTRAKoSCH'
"H GRAND NEW YORK ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY
viii appear in
4 THREE DIFFERENT OPERAS
THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY,
..s October 2sth, 29th and soth. ..
Ths public may rely upon the appearances arho f Of this
grand Company
The following eminent artists will appear:
... MADAM C0lSoN, IS .s
who has been lodged the
greatest living pma donna Her Of the role Of yo
t avia,a" which performed eight successive nights,
has been pronounced unequacd. .5.
MILE TERESA PARoDI, ma"
the famous Donna her first In
Washington.
... e# MADAME CORA DE wILHoRSr,
the greatest living American Donna triumphant
~ In Paris unrlyalled !,
MADAME sT1aAKosc1I,
the distinguished Contralto ,.
sIGNoR BRIGNoIJ ~
best Tenor in America.
.rs sIGNoR lABocETTA,
tho lavori,e Tenor,
sIGNoR AMoDTo
tho best baritone in America.
SIGNoR BARlILA,
..s another eminent Baritone.
.... the great Basso.
..... other distinguished artists.
sTRAKoSCIs GRAND OPERA COMPANY
been and Boston, whore they have por
.|... formed with
@+s aH" IMMENSE SUCCESS,
THE MOST COMPLETE AND BRILLIANT OPERA COMPANY IN
.gre. AMERICA.
Tho season win begin on THURSDAY October vord favortc
opera 81
III TR0YAT0RE
which occasion .. e.
3 MILE TERESA PARoDi,
NINE sTRAK0SCTI,
. sIGNoR BaIGNOII,
sIGNoR AMoDIO,
slGSoR BARnI,
a.T and other eminent artists.
A GRAND CHORUS AND BRILLIANT ORCHESTRA WILL APPEAR
" sTR4KoeCHs COMPANY INCLUDES
EIGHTY PEREoRMEas
tocis, including reserved seats IS 90
mo charge for reserying seas)
100 extra for rcscrying chars) &
Private boxes. 90
The opened this morning 10 O'clock M,
Met1ere, Music store which, the diagram Tor cAh night win be
There win be positively only three opera nights oct 2sa
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SWEEPING AvRSuK. "A call appeared In the evening
papers of yesterday for public meeting to be held at
the City Hall five O'clock for the purpose OF having
the necessary steps taken for the sweeping of Pennsylva
mia avenue The hour came, but the people didn't.
Perhaps better organized movement might result in
measures TO put down the dust.
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MsSRs. GAIT AND BnornEn have placed large clock
for public convenience the door of their estab
lshment where 1t attracts much attention The dial is
three feet in diameter and is to be illuminated that the
time may be readily at all hours, by night well
by day
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FuRs of all descriptions and of the best quality may be
obtained at the establishment of James Y. Davis,
cessor TO Todd Co. See his advertisement in another
part of this paper
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ny JAS. G. MCGUIRE 81 CO., Auctioneers.
NuPERIOR ROSEWOOD SEVEN. OCTAVE aPL

by JAS. G. MCGUIRE d CO., AuCtiOneers
GUPERIOR ROSEWOOD SEVEN-0CTAyE Pr
~ forte excellent furniture and housekeeping effects public
aeon Thursday and Friday October 2Sh and 10Th
O'clock shall
j. H. Knott north street, 18th street compr
sing aHru5Es
Superior rosewood piano forte, made by
Knabe Co., but little used
Crimson, plush, and hair cloth covered sofas a5n
Arm chairs, rockers Union and paror chairs
Narble-top centre, sofa, aud pier tables sasea
Mahogany dining, breakfast and card tables
Two handsome walnut narboiop secretary and bookcases
Damask and lace curtains, window shades
Cane and wood seat chairs, lounges a5Tf$
Superior Bfussels, throe-piy, and ingram carpets
Hall and oieoth, maftngs
Gilt and mahogany framed mirrors
Girandoles, s.8 8h
Mahogany walnut cherry and maple bedatcais Of various
patterns ".s1# z "a tfs.i 4
Dressing and plain bureaus, Wristbands
WaIdrobes. toilet sets tables
Feather beds, holsters, and pillows
Excellent curcd hair aud husk mattresses
Superior blankets comforts spreads
Farl0r and chamber stoves and fire irons
Extension dining table, dining chairs
Mahogany sideboard, refrigerator &1f
Solid mahogany book case, oaioe chafa
China glass, and crockery y
Casters, chatting dishca, table cutlery &s Gls86
Superior cooking stove and fixtures t# 4ttt tfts
Together with Ia and housekeeping
requisites, all Of which OF excellent quality and goci
condition, ,ssss4
Terms $50 and under, cash credit Of l.
and months for satisfactorily endorsed bearing
Oct 22-d j. C. MCGUIRE g. Co., Auctioneers.
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BY JAS. 9. MCGUIRE = Co., Auctioneers.

6tIIANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE BUILDING
~ Lot the Railroad Depoty
cult Court Of tho District Columbia for Washington county
1893 IN chancey the subscriber will public
day, the 10th day of November 1855, O'Clock m,
premises two of Lot No g. No. 63O the whole
ing " foot II inches New Jersey
north, and containing 5,255 square fcot.
The above wen which Of
the late John Toy, the railroad depot located and
able business location.
Terms Of prescribed said
the balance in six twelve and eighteen MONTHS with
the day sae secured the with
approved by the Upon the full payment purchase
and interest," the will convey property pur
chaser in fee simple.
II the terms of sale complied with in days tho
sale the properly will be reso weeks notice. the risk
and expense OF the purchaser
y All conveyances at the expense purchaser.
fa@N CHARLES 8. WAIIACH Trustee
4a JAS. G. MCGUIRE 81 CO., va .s
Oct lG--3taw&ds Auctonecrs
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nor RENT--On Lafayette or Presidents Square
the dwelling known the Club House In size, situation and
this the desirable residences
Apply 20 Capt. JOHN RODGERS,
Sep 30-dtf ""# No. $50 q street, OF 18th.
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nR. VAN PATTEN, DENTIST-ofice and resi-
IL dcnce removed tc Willard Hotel square, opposite
end Of tho Treasury and the OF Pennsylvania
18th street. .N.e s.H
oct 7--5mls
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TIE UNIos PRAYER MEETINGS will be held during the
present week at the Methodist Episcopal Church South
Eighth street. between III and l.
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AZ GORGE w. BRApFIELD. Attorney-atIaw tho
NJ States Building corner Of 7ti and streets, Washington
C viii practice IN AZ e courts ~ tho District including thc Court
ol Claims and IL the adJoining counties In Virginia
sep 2s-3m = '7'7S' y
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TI0 LET.-Furnished rooms to let at 1872 18th
IL street, between and n Oct l2-dtf
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To EDuoR EVANGELIST Ny ago is sixty. Ono my
very grey and had gradually fallen until IL had become
thin. commenced using Mrs s. A. Aliens Worlds Hair Restoror
the zylobasamum my hair TO ts
COLOR, fall"
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IS0R RENT.--A large and iirst-class dwelling,
with all tho modern improvements, with threestory back.
building either furnished unfunsbed having coInnod
GUS sabng carriage house. room, &C. situated
Louisiana avenue, the City Ithe most central and eligible
position in the city.
apply address j. Fisher, at Mcclure
Co.'s auction sore, Washington, u. q. Oct 20-du
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Kirkwood House.
National Hotel.

Mr. Jones, New York janice Andrews, Boston
il Baker, Richmond, Va q n Wagner lady, York
Iasseke, Baltimore Hon Rpbt l. Rose, California
Baber, Aiabsma Chas Barns, Darien
N wilnord, Atlanta ] C Gary, Louisiana
II Brantley, Georgia III A Chisholm, New York
Il A Hall, Brooklyn, MY VIM Worthngton Maryland
Ewin stewart New York Jos Harris Forbes Prince George
L III Arkman do Md a#'Ft no
IN Ellison, Philadelphia r Young, New York
John T Chew, Augusta, Ga ) II Young, do -...s m.-
Y ]. Dick J @ Dudley, Detroit
q ID Pruse, Dugleld salvador Gomez, New
w p Blake, New Haven, c. w b shaw, Washington, DC
Hamilton, North Carolina Andrew Van
Wilson New Jersey Elliott, jr lady, child servant,
Bowling Maryland South Carolina .E
w ID Harmon, Saratoga springs Solnus, Canada West
II Strakoseh, New York Lloyd Williams Baltimore
II Robinson lady do Grooming x lady, Charleston
ID Spilman Baltimore Miss A Robinson, baltimore
Geo Priacot a lady Fabush, Oh iEayn, Philadelphia
LII - A n Jes-up,
Hon T Jenkens, New York John Coffin, New Hampshire
Hon 8 Gains, do Geo u fflkin New York
Hon II & Beach, do "A Van Dyke r Philadelphia
II II Coat, Fulton q Wallace do ....
y Cose & lady, do Desobrye, New York
John Bliss Alexandria 4 l. IIabfasoh lady Now York
Washington do Col Il Huenan
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United states Hotel.

.#...,. United States Hotel.
w Coppenhergcr, Boston Muilock Baltimore
Thos sampbcl, Virginia Young Maryland
Williams Philadelphia John Young do
l. Kiss, Baltimore Vim Dckcy, Virginia
LTyier Wsrrenton lr I4oughborougb District Of Co.
Horace Withers, do lumbia
s Thomas Ohio
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FOR SALE AND RENT.
VALUABLE AND WELLsToCKED FARM

VALUABLE AND WELIST0CKED FARM AT
private SALE subscribers offer for sale on aeeommoda
terms valuable farm owned and occupied by Geo sebe
esq, within miles Of Beyie Mary land containing about
hundred eighty OF land with dwelling house barn.
stables together with tho crops
stock farming implements which the most superior eharac
For particulars inquire j. G, MCGUIRE CO.,
l9--eod6t and Commission Merchants.
DEAUTIFUL BUILDING LOT ON NORTH II,
Goth and 2lst private salaThe subscr
very cheap part square
No l04 fronting 80 feet 81 inches between 10th and 2lst
streets, running back $50 feet s inches.
JAS. G. MCGUIRE & CO.,
I0--eo6t Auctioneers.