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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-19
SASH FACTORY.

TNHE undersigned now prepared to furnish
Il FRAMES. DOORS, BLINDS, SASH, FLOOR
ING, MOULDINGS, BRACKETS, or any kind of
Scroll Saving, ard everything needed in the way
of woodwork about the huilding of Houses, at our
'BLOOMERY SASH FACTORY"
Ferry, , miles bEoyy sbannonJaIe Snr;ngs, and 2
miles from Charlcsown.
As this is home enterprise we look for the pat
ronage OF our own people and if they do not en-
courage us it will not be on account of either
prices, quality fwork, or spirit accommodation
LUMBER OF ALL KINDS,
either Rough or Dressed, kept constantly on hand
for GALE Post Office, Char lcstown Jefferson
ty, WcstVa. KEARSLEY s. SHEERER.
WILLIAM PHILLlPs, Manager.
Aprill4, 1868.
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NOTICE.

TRUSSELL 4 CO. respectfully inform the public
thatthey have sold out the entire stoc OF Mer-
chantiise, Fixtures and Good Will of their Store in
Char sstown, to Messrs- John II. Campbell and Ho-
race a West. for whom they solicit the encourage
Dent and kindness extended since tn eir comm
ment in business. Those indebted-many on ac-
count OF by far too long standing-wiII be rcnnired
longer indulgence be given -
October p, 1868. TRUSsEII r. CO..
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- Only our cradle songs, sounding back on
the memory, soothe the sorrowful soul to
slumber when it has wept itself hot and fc-
Herish
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;" Beauty never dies it is like truth they
Doth nave an immortality somewhere.
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TO TEE PUBLIC.

HATING permanently located in CharIcstown,
1 4 with a view to conducting the business Of a
HOUSE, ARPENTER AND BUILDER,
take this opportunity of informing the public that
will give prompt attention to all work that may
be entrusted to my care. My experience in the Blu
slness is such as to afford guarantee that those
who employ me will have cause to regret it.
J95-My shop is at the residence of my father, Mr..
Nathaniel Myers, where will always be found,
when not elsewhere engaged. When not at home,
any orders may be left with my father.
SAMUEL MYERS.
Feb IL. lS6S-Iy
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THE WILCOX & GIBBS
NOISELESS
FAMILY WING MACHINE.

VA Z Z ,
w lowing points:
The ''twiste' loop stitch made with one thread
directly from SPOOL making more elastic and du-
rabIe stitch than is made by any other Machine,
thus simplifying it by doing away with bobbins
ahuttles, circular needles, under spooIs and their
attendant comp lica lions. 80. o..
The impossibility of setting the needle wrong,
owing to patented device for adjusting tine same.
The case and rapidity of motion, and no. being
able to turn backward by the foot and Iiabili:
ty to get out of order.
The great range OF work-Hemming, telling
braiding, binding, gathering, quilting, cording
tucking, embroidery, sewing from finest lace TO
heaviest muslins cloths without cha cling Ma.
chine. KEARSLEY & SHEERER
Agents for Jefferson and Clarke Counties
April 81. 1865.
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the great rigger Of the scason-The
ladies' dressmaker.
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SADDLES AND HARNESS.
NOW is THE TIME TO GET BARGAINS.

EUGENE W EST has just returned from Balti.
1A more with fult aud complete assortment of
Goods that will compare with any in the market,
for quality and chcapness. His stock oil
LADIES' DRESS GOODS
is composed of Apacas, M,rin, $, Scrgcs, Dclunes.
Gin2hams, &c.
SELECT VARIETY OF NOTIONS,
consisting of Hosiery, Gloves, Frcrch COrsetts,
Hoop Skirts, the GEECIAN BEND, Linen HPrd-
kcIch Ifs. Butt, ms, Linen Tapes, RufInRs, Ipaca
Braid, Gimp, all culors, &c, &c. full stock Of
DO NJ ESTIC GOODS,
BlCachcd and Brown Muslins Bird Eye Diaper
Irish Linen JacOnCts, sc also fine assortment of
GENTS CLOTHS AND CASSIMERE S,
and Boys Wear. Boots and .Sho of all siz,s.
full stock of GROCkRIES, such Sugar. Coffee,
Teas Of The beet quality, Oil Syrups aud that IN
vUrite brand UfTObrccO tie Dun all Of which he
Is selling for TIE CASH, THIRTY TO prompt
customers Cal! aud zee his stock before purchas-
ing elsewhere. ! FT7t.
October 81, 1865
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ENTLER'S SURE CURE.

HNihEh'o OOh6 CURE,
Has never yet failed to cure the severest cases
of Cholera, Dyscntcry, Cholera Norbus. Diar-
/ &c. Manufactured by w. NJ. Entlcr & Co.,
Shop hcrdstown, w. Va. Price 30 cts per bot.
tie. Full directions on each bottle. Sec cir
culars. Sold everywhere. No cure, no pay.
Every person should keep it constantly on
hand. For sale by
CAMPBELL s. MASON, Charlestown
| June %, lS6S-ly.
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NEW STOCK OF GOODS!

NEW STOCK OF GOODS!
At Summit Point, Jefferson Co., W. Va.
BOUGHT FOR THE CASH!
VEI z arc now opening full and complete stock
w of we'll selected gOods-that cannot be OK
cclcd by any other S tore in the Valley country
around US. Our line of
LADIES DRESS GOODS,
il composed of AIpacus, Lawns, Lenos, Popins,
Mozam.hiqucs. sShailies. Persian Cloth, Organizes,
Bombazlncs Dcaiues, Reps, French PcrcaIc, Cling
hams &c. Jaconctts, Tarlctons, Swiss and Barred
Nluslims, AIarsciles; also a full and
SELECT VARIETY OF NOTIONS.
such as Hosiery, C! loves, French Corsctts. Hoop
skirts, Linen Handkerchiefs, I'rads' Buttons and
Trimmings, SC, &c. a full stock of
dom Z s TIC. G O O d S,
comprising, in part, Blcachcd and Brown Musins,
Wooden, Cotton and Linen Goods, Floor Mating
and OIL Cloth also, general assortment OF q EN-
TLEhEN IS WEAR-In piece or Ready Made A
Ladies, Gentlemen, Misses, Boys and Oh lidren.
a complete stock of Queens ware, Wooden ware,
Hardware: and Il stock of HARNESS, such as Rid
ing and Blind Brides, Collars, Lines ard Back
bands, &c. large stock of FURNITURE, such
n Cottage Hcdsteads, WardrobCs, Bureaus, Tin
Safes, Chair s, Rockers, Bashstands, &c, at prices
that VIC San guarantee.
FULL STOCK OF. GROCERIES,
SUCH Sugars of all grades, Rio, Java and Laguy
Coffee, Teas of the best quality. Oils, Syrups,
Salt. Sc, all Of which offering at very short
profits for Cash Produce, and ask our friends
and customers TO give us trial before purchasing
elsewhere.
HILLEARY, WILSON S. JOHNSON.
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Riiddleway, jeff. Co W. va.,2
January Olaf 1863

Middleway, JEFF Co w. Va.)
January 2Ist, 1868.
Ma. C 60. II. BEcKwrTH
Dear SRA few days since spralned my ankle
very severely. 1t was badly swollen, and very
painful-Icoud not get my boot. a friend gave
me some of your LiTiment. / used 1t once only
rubbed long and we'll at night, and the xt morn
ing SO far relieved as to be able to get on my
boot and walk without limping.
believe it to be the greatest LirimeEt now
known, and recommend it to every one.
am, sir, yours gratefully,
GEO. w. NELSON.
hz-FoR SALE ny AISQUITH BRO and CAMP
BELL & MASON, Druggists at CharIestown.
january %, lS6S-Iy.
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STOVES! STOVES!

nRIENTALs GIVE SATISFACTION -..-
" OrientNis TrouSle!
OricntHls save Money -r= .-- 20
OIlentaIs the Best Stoves
Do not waste your MONEY, TTMg and Pa
THENCE with ''worthless" Morning Glories! s.F
Buy an Oriental Stove and be comfortable.
Get the GENUINE ORIENTAL STOVES OF
Nov. p, 1858. D.HUMPHREYS & co.
Papers advertising for us couy.-1-
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SECURE THE SHADOW,

ERE THE SUBSTANCE FADES.
ND accordingly the citizens of Charlestown
"A and vicinity, are invited TO call at my gallery
Opposite the Carter House, lately Dichl's Marble
IardO where will be pleased TO wait them and
PHOTOGRAPH their faces faithfully the
Camera, assisted by properly managed light, can
please ALLEN F. HALL.
December "a, lS67-2m.
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ATTENTION FARMERS !

HAVING completed such arrangements
II necessary, am now about to resume opera.
tons at the
SHANNONDALE DISTILLERY,
and will pay the highest Cash price for CORN, RYE
and HOGS. Farmers others ha wing these arti-
cles for sale, apply to me in Charlcstown or at
the Distiiiery. JOHN AVIS.
january 5, ls69-tf.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

erick Citv with an extensive stock OF superior
MATERIAL is prepared to offer to the citizens of JEFF
fcrson county, the very best bargainsin
BOOTS AND S HOES,
manufactured under his own supervision, by the
best city workmen. His stock is such as to recon
mend it to every judge of
LEATHER
and has Seen purchased with great care from the
ma ufactory OF AIcssrs. Bantz & Wachter, of Fred
erick, the oldest and moot experienced TANNERS
in the State of Maryland. AS he employs none but
the beat wOrkmen-such thoroughly Understand
the tradc-and works none other than the best fin
shcd ma terial lie feels confident of his ability
give satisfaction. Especial attention given TO the
finer quality OF
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FULL STOCK GRoCERIEs.
CO-PARTNERSHIP.

TENIIE undersigned have entered into Co Part
1 ncrship under the firm of STARRY g. LOCK,
for the purpose of conducting the Pr oducc Com
mission and Forwarding Business at the Charles
town Depot. d. STARRY.
Jan. Is, 1861. JNO. J. LOCK:
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70 TRAVELLERS.
WINCHESTER AND POTOMAC R. h.
ME TABLE
TRAIxs GoIxo wEsr.

Leave Harpcr's Ferry at z 10 A NJ and 2s Pm.
Leave Shcna ndoah at IL A NJ and % p M
Leave Keyes' Switch at % A NJ and 81 p NJ. =
Leave Halltown at SO Mand 80 NJ. -
Leave. Charlcstown at 81 NJ and 81 NJ.
Leave Cameron's at u a 81 and 05 NJ. TF.7f
Leave Summit Point : 30 A NJ and 10 NJ.
Leave wades~ile at S 50 A NJ and , SOP NJ. zsW
Leave 0PeqCon Bridge at $ SO A NJ and IS P NJ
Leave Stephenson's at IL "A NJ and "a PM.
Arrive at Winchester ut IS II and ., So NJ. -
TRAINS GoISe EAST.
Leave Winchester at 10 S5 A Nj aud s0PMa ps1s
Leave StePhenson's at 10 40 A NJ and , 50 P NJ.
Leave oPequon Bridge at 10 81 A NJ and 81 p NJ.
Leave w VAUDEVILLE at IL 90 A NJ and DIP NJ
Leave Summit Point II II a NJ and % NJ.
Leave cameron at IL % A NJ and Il p NJ -. itlil
Leave Chariestown at IL SO A NJ and 4 SO p NJ
Leave Halltcwn at IL IL A NJ and II p NJ -
Leave Reyes, Switch Mt ii So A NJ and 26 p NJ
Leave Shenandoah at - OIL p NJ and5 oPM
Arrive at Harper's Ferry u Os A NJ and 5 as Pm.
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sac Ne CtY.
TINE falling leaves remind US of the approach OF
Winter, and that it is high time to lay our sum
mer wear aside, and provide for the chilling blasts
that must come with the approaching season. To
meet the demands, the Undersigned have made
every arrangement, and have just returned from
the City with a New and
GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF GOODS
embracing everything usually found in Country
Store. And we determined to sell. Numbers
have found this cheap side No l. ard the cry is still
they come. The demand for goods docs not, how,
ever as is generally the case, increase the price,
but the more goods sold, the cheaper sell. We
therefore cordially invite the citizens OF Dufieds
and vicinity to give call and sec that what we
say Thankful for pact iavors, we solicit
aud hope to receive a share of public patronage
SNYDER, LINK s CSBOURN.-
Duflcld's, October %, 1865.
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FARMIEG IMPLEMENTS
AND NIACEiNERY.


We employ none but the best Mechanics and
the best Material The community rely upon
quick, neat and substantial work, and prices to
suit the tiIncs. We are determined to do work
low can be done in the County for CASH, which
will he required for all transient custom.
We will make to order I In eAhing Machines and
Horse PO,CeTS of the latest patterns; PLOUGHS of
different kinds always on hand, amongst which
will be found the cccbrat ID three horse vu gston;
two horse do; the old fashioned thTce-horse Bar
shear; Mccormick do, for two and three Lorscs
ALSO the thrcc-horsc Page Plough; also inn
proved Kentucky single and double shovel Plough.
Plough Irons-suCh Shares, CouIterE, ShOvcla,
(singlc and double) Mould heards CT all kinds,
Open Rings. Open Links, &c. Special attention
paid to Mill work in Steel and Iron. Turning and
Boring in Iron aud Steel. We now have in opera
ton
E7o ~ DIRK,
and able to furnish Castings of good
quality as low be bought elsewhere.
All work entrusted to Will he done with dis
patch, and guara tccd to give sitsfaction. The
highest price paid in Cash for Old Iron of all kinds.
Give cali at the jefferson Mnrhin" Shop. Stone
Row. WEIRlCK & WELLER.
Chnrlestown Jan. %, 1873.
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b. %. v. 1857.
BEOKWITH'S ELECTRIC IMMINENT.

EHOR the cure of Neuralgia, Rheuma tiFm, Strains
Z OF the Joints, Numbncss ofthe Limbs, Swelling
of the Joints or Limbo, Bruises any Bone OF
Nerve Affections, Iucipient stages of
Group, Chilblains, &c,
Read the Certificates:
We hereby certify that we have used Beck with's
Electric Liniment' for rheumatism and Neuralgia
and received entire relief from its application.-
We confidently recommend il to the public.
MRs F. NJ. RANSOM, jeff Co., va
Mas. T. II. WILLIS,
LIZZIE s. PAGE,
MILDRED C. WATERS,
REV. C. NJ. GALLOWAY. GOO West
Lombard Street, Baltimore
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SETTLE UP! SETTLE UP!

OUR accounts are now ready for, and VIC insist
" upon an immediate settlement OF the samC to
january LIST, 1865 Hereafter we will consider our
accounts due the first of April, first OF July first
of October, and first of Jauuary when they will be
made off and payment expected. Thankful for
past nvors, hope by strict attention to business
to gain many new customers.
o. Ii you want your MACHINES repaired, send
ihtn in a OF
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g TO We
PREPARE FOR COLD WEATHER

IT Q V il 81.
PREPARE FOR COLD WEATHER.
WE have the most extensive and complete az,
" sortmcnt of STOVES ever in this MAJ ket TO
which we call the attention of the public Our
Ertc"sion- Top Cohjng tStore-riM Cast
Iron BotIer' anal Tin Heater attached; %
ImProred En- Stooe- Ope,. OK Air Tight
Gas Bmr"er 'Sto1es-/or Heating one or
ftro Rooms;
Oriental 4Store-uU sizes; ..-.-,
Morning Glory-oH sizes;
And a great variety Of other stoves for Wood OK
Coal Those desiring Stoves will please leave or.
GERS carly. MILLER K SMITH.
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ENRESH Groceries just received, among them n
Il very superior Syrup at a very low figure.
December %, 1865. d. HOWELL.
TIPHANI's Fresh Meat Cure just received and
~ for sale by
Dec. %. AISQUITH & WASHINGTON.
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To the Farmers, Millers and Others
IN THE
COUNTIES ofJEFFERSON 81 CLARKE.

HAVING associated ourselves in business for The
/ l purposes of the above Card we will pay for
Wheat Flour, Corn and all other kinds of Produce
the highest market prices in Cash. will receive
and forward on Commission, making sales and
turns in the shortest time,
STARRY S LOCK.
u ,,o1 Tow 1857
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COMPETITION CHALLENGED!
NEW STOCK AND NEW PRICES!
FENIE undersigned has just returned from the East
with an extensive and attractive Stock of Jt'IN-
TER GOODS bought at the latest decline. to which
nc invites the attention of Buyers. The opportun-
ty to buy reasonably is presented.
E'OREIGN &c DOMESTIC GOODS,
Alpocos. PoPlns, Ecpa, DcIaines, Plain. Plaid and
Opera Flanncls ,3,4, and lO-4 1Iusiins,
at 10, II, 3 and 30 cents!
Best CaiicOs 10 to II Cents
Ginghams II, IS, Is and 20 Cents per Yd
And variety of other Goods at like reduced fig
urcs!
Hoods Shawls, Sontags, Fancy Countcrpaness
White and Grey Blankets, Quilted Comforts
Fancy and Linen Table Cloths; Crash. Seamless
HalmoraIs and a large stock Of Fancy Goods and
Notions Ladies and Ctildren's ClOaks cHApER
THEY BE PURCHASED ELSEWHERE.
READY-MADE CLOTHING
of all styles and sizcs, and at prices hitherto
known. JOS EPH GOLDSMITH
Nov. d. 1865.
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DUFFIELD,s TRADE.
no! no! FOR THE NEW STORE AT

Where Goods are Sold as Cheap as they can
be Purchased at arg House Out
side the Cify!
The national Republican., 1869-02-17
The Forest. of the United States.

In communication to the Commissioner
OF Agriculture, upon the subject Of our for
ests, published in the monthly report for
January, the Hon. J. VI. Edmonds, late Com
missioner OF the General Land Office, pre-
sents statements and statistics worthy of the
attention Of the people and their Legislators.
Having shown that forests are essential
for the protection of men, animals, grain
grasses and fruits, and that by the increase
Of population our forests are yearly giving
way before the march Of settlements, ant
must, st,within brief period, become exhausted
II the present waste continues, he proceeds
TO urge the importance Of preserving ant
producing In every section Of the country
forests sufficient at least to supply the local
use and protection.
He urges the prevention Of the wanton
destruction upon lands not absolutely re-
quired for cultivation, If need be, by protec.
tive statutes. lie says:
SIN all the mountain ranges, on abrup
hlll-aldes, along the borders OF streams, lakes
and waterways, In swamps, surrounding
every farm in every village, around ever
The national Republican., 1869-02-17
Personal.

AftttH u. IN NluClunhti.
Phrenologist Fowler has been iecturing in
Chica 70.
Commodore Tstnall has resumed his rssl-
dence In Savannah. q
Gen. Daniel Z. sickles aud Hon. Eugene
Casseriy, the new Senator from California,
are at the Ebbitt house.
Mr.. Jefferson Davis had an attack Of
hcart-disease In Paris, aud went to Nice for
treatment.
Writ sykes, Olive Logan's late agent, 10
doing lectures In the Western wilds on his
own account.
United States Senator Morgan, Of New
York, obtained q Judgment In the Circuit
Court at 81. Louis, on Saturday, against @.
W. Thatcher for s37, 800.
Hon. Carl schurz, United States Senator
from Missouri, was upon the floors Of the
Senate and House yesterday afternoon, and
received the hearty congratulations Of his
friends.
Mr.. J. q. Kondrop, Danish Consul In this
city, sailed on Monday from Baltimore for
the coast Of Florida, where he will remain
about two months for the benefit Of hls
health.
Rev. John Hickey, the Oldest priest in the
United States, who was born and formerly
lived In Georgetown. died In Baltimore on
Monday evening, at 81. Agnes hospital.
Father Hickey was 70 years Of age.
The parishioner and other friends Of Rev,
Father wlget, Of 81. Aloysius church, In thi,
city, will no doubt be glad to read that hi,
health Is greatly improved, and that he OK.
poets to return home In about three mouths.
At last accounts Father wiget was at Lu
zernc, Switzerland.
Charles @. Halpine's best poctical writing
have been collected by his friend, Robert
Roosevelt, prcfaced with a biographica
sketch, and published by the Hsrpcrs. Mr.
Roosevelt, who Ia doubtless aware Of Mr.
Boune's claim and Mr.. Dana's indorscmen
Of II, attributes, nevertheless, to Mile
o'Reilly the authorship Of "Tear down th
Haunting lic."
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

T. TO TO Ss.s.s Sys sqgaSt sS 1t s5AS raF
q w..hnItSn county X the pi.,.iet q coig " HHe.
L oLDs, late Of WsshinGton. d, @, , deceased,
All persons having claims HgAnst the said dseeA.sd
vouchers thereof to the Subscriber. or before the
18Th day Of fsbrqsIy nexti yhey may otherwiss by
tate,
Given under my hand thls is,h W e R;e5S.ry.
fel7 WSws Rxeeutrit.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17
U. 9. Marshal
Test: X. J. MHIGs, ClsI
ORPHANS COURT.

ORPHANS COURT. vu,s ,s.
Distrfcf or rOoluB.bfa, Washin0lon Ooantv, @ isa!
10 the ease o. BDwaRD Y. THUnsr9S., kxeeu.
ecutrix 1forssaid has, with the appreciation Of
tbs Orphans Court oi Washingtoa county Store
'fsp for ths dnI settlsmsnl and DIS.
tIibaton oi the personal estate Of said deceased,
been collected and turned ipts money when and
where all the creditors and heirs q said deee.sed
Souebsd, or they may Otherwise By law be ex'
eiuded from ali benefit In said deeeased's estate
proyidad 4 COPY Of this order be published once q
week for three weeks In the NATIONAL RIPuBLI'
oAt rsst previous !" 'H' jas. R, O'BEIREE,
f.biT.Wsv' REGISTER Of Wills
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

TINTED STATES PATENT oFPICB,
y wAsHIsorol. D, G., Feb. & lss.
On the petition q Joasn. H.o., Of Hoiy9ss,
granted to him on the 18th day sf Nay, 1875, for
an improy emsnt IN Dress!ns Sc wing Thtesd
once the 18th dAyof April next. Any perssn
may Oppose this extension. objsetionsi deposi-
ELISHA f0OrB,
fel7-w3w CommIssioasr Of Patents.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17
RECEPTIONS.

srHAxsa ooLpAx's receptions will BE- on
every Friday eveninG during the session.
fromss to II p. m.
Mrs. colfsx receives every wednesday,
from I to Z p. m.
Mns. PosrxAsrER GESERAL RAsp AL Will
reoeive her friends on wednesday Of each
week, from TO 4 p. m, at the residence, cor
ner OF Twelfth and streets.
Mns. sroRnrARY McCuLLocH receives on
"wednesday Of each week ct the residsnes,
No. 900 II street, from II 10 4, and on Friday
from sto II p. m. Cards to be issued for the
evening receptions.
MRs. srcnETARY BRowsIEo receives on
wednesday Of eaoh week at her residenee, No.
$50 street, from n m. to D. m.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17
A UCTIos SALE OF HOSPITAL PROPERTY.
w.a,sSIos A;T asDSt5 rTsSrnSs PsSIasly IL ci,s,S ,

wAsaisGTos. b. g.. YsbTasry il. lsdo.
Will be sold at public auction IN this city Al the
PouTth snd Rifth streets. on "WEDNESDAY, the
24th day of February, isoo. vt 10 o,ei9sk, a N The
.sryice, viz; 800 Modern Bsdstesd.. LOO Iron
Bedstssds, 900 Cots, ,t0) Camp Kettles, Q, ,OOd
Nearly ali the articles msntionsd Ars new. and
neyer have been used
@. SUTHERLAND,
Asst Med, Pur'syOr Brew. Col. ., EA.
febl7.6t
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

An INVENTION for raising vessels, for pur-
poses Of repair, by means Of air-tlght tanks,
&c, has been patented by Mr.. Richardson,
OF Alexandria, and two young mechanics Of
the same place, Messrs. Browns, are assocla-
ted with him. The model, and the working
OF the invention, were shown on saturday
last at Jones' Point. It Is to be further ex-
amined by scientific men and some members
Of Congress. Its recommendations are
claimed to be cheApness and facility In use.