ocr: TO ALL THAT VALUE THEIR SIGHT. ES to call the attention ol all suffer with defective sight, caused by age, eiokness, and particularly from glasses selected, to his superior Spectacles and Glasses, oare tullv ground by himself to a true spherical aocuracy, and brilliant transparency, suited precisely and ben eficially te the wearer, according to the concavity convexity of the eye. Very numerous are the ill effects caused to the precious organs of sight the commencement of using glasses in not being pre cisely suited, by the use or an optometer; and of many years enables him to measure disease of the eyes, and such glasses that absolutely required will be furnished with and satisfaction. J. T. acknowledges the very liberal encourage ment already obtained, and further solicits the pat ronage of those that have not yet availed ol his aid. Persons that cannot conveniently call, by the glasses in use, and stating how many inohes can read this print with their spectacles, can be sup plied with sucq that will improve their sight. Circulars to be had gratis, at his office, No. 312, eventh street, three doors from Odd-Fellows' Hall, p stairs. Innumerable testimonials to be seen, and refer < noes given to many who have derived the > ase and comfort from his glasses. Wilmimoton, N. O., June 16, 1854 To persons who have have had the sight of theii yes so impaired as to require the use of Glasses, I would recommend Mr. John Tobias as a suitable per


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ocr: COMPOSITION ROOFING. in want or Roots for their buildings will tind it to their advantage to call on P. Mackey, by mail or in person, corner of Fourth and I streets north, or at office, Corner of Seventh and D streets, No. 290. The Roofings warranted su perior to any in use in the District, and one-third cheaper. It is the principal roof used in other cities. All orders either from city or country promptly attended to by PHILIP MACKtoT, Corner of Fourth and I streets, Agent for WHITE A CO., 81?8taw8m

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ocr: F0.R*ALE* * two-story briiV and Store, ointaining thirteen room., onKT?g, between fayette and Henry streets, dria, Virginia. Also, for sale, or exchange far country a number of other houses and lots, situated in', andna, Virginia. For terms apply te H. O. CLAUGHTON, Alexandria, Virginia PL,, ?. Dr. L.LLOYlf feb 14?ttawti


ocr: LIME, LIME, LIME. AAA Bushels wood-burnt Limo now landing, in good order and of superior quality, being the best this season. Also, on band. Hickorv, Oak, and Pine Wood, of RO'?d quality, all of which will be sold low. WILLIAM WARDER, Corner Twelfth and C streets, july 29?eo3t Near the Canal, No 649.


ocr: bijppoaed to hate .tol,n have hoen drained. The owner w ?spy""??|?? up.? pi tb?ra .mPr"'n


ocr: TAKE CARE ! person, who took from my store a purse, containing about $30 in gold and silver, will please return the amount in Dank notes through the Post Office. A friend who knows him, is ready to expose him, but hesitates on account nf his family. He pledges himself if it is not returned, he will in form me who the person is. oct 16?tf* JONATHAN SHAFEK.


ocr: ill'UHTAM TO GENTLEMEN. Great Inducements for you to Call and See. undersigned gives notice to hit friends and tbe public that be has just received his sfx k of Fall sod Winter Goods, comprising sll tbe latest stvles and oolors of CkMb, Cassimere and Vesting*; which goods will be mad* Bp to order, in the most elegant manner, as ha has some of the best workmen in the United States at work for bim. Being agent for Scott, the reporter of fashions, you msyrelynpos getting the most fashionable clothing. READY-MADE CLOTHINO of his own make, such as Over Garments, frock, dress, and business (.'oats, Pants, and Vests, from medium to very superior quality. All the above Clouds will b? sold at very low prices , for instance, a whole suit, Coat, Punts, and V est, (of the small sum of $15. Overcoats, beautiful style, from (10 to #20 Pauts, do do do 8 ta> 10 Vesta, do do do 2 50 to 10 He respectfully solicits a call from all in want c f Clothing. FURNISHING GOODS, such aa Shirts. Drawers, Collars, Stocks, Handker chiefs, Scarfs, Umbrellas, Ac. P. W. BROWN I NO, Under United States Hotel, Between 8d and streets, Penn. a rent-p. nov 7?tf


ocr: SEND IN YOUR ORDERS ! have now on hand at our yard, 7 * corner of O and Twenty-second streets, First ard, a good stock of Wood, which we will sell for the prices named, for cash : 2?* per cord. jy.? *5 per cord. Hickory - - - - *7 per cord. ?: v ! LnmP Coal> with " superior ar ticle of White and Red Ash Anthracite; all of which 8 ? lowest market prices N? luQdur3 ,e?Lat our office' orttt p J- Steer's store, be,"ecn ""nd E june 18?lm JOHN iv. MYERS A CO.


ocr: MARR1J5D, c,^.D..lhe 12th '"slant, by the Rev. Mr. Hill Mr JO wnv if' fBUKCli to A"sa VIRGINIA THOMP SON, all of this city. In Christ Church, Middletown. Connecticut, on the 5th instant, by the Right Rev. Thomas C. Browoell Bishop of the Diocese,Col. SAMUEL COLT, of Hart ford to Miss ELIZABETH HART JARvfo, eldest daughter of the Rev. Win. JHrvis.


ocr: . ? . . . JUST RECEIVED. 1 II New Orleans Bagnr w? iLsL2d35?d N,w 0''e*," 10u Maryland sugar-cured Hams 5 cases Wolf's Schiedam Aromatic Brown Stout, 8 dot., Barclay, Perkins, A Co. s Do 8 do*. R, B. Hjass's Do 8 doc. E. A O. Hibbert's Do 8 dos. W. Younger'? _ Ale For sale at low prices by WM. H BKERKTON. No. 464, Seventh street .corner of F mar 34- eod2w


ocr: 100 RECIPES FOR fl. the receipt of One Dollar, I will to any addreoa 100 practical Recipes for th? various diseases to which man is sntyeet, wi' directions f#r compounding them. Those send ing for the Recipes will also receive s good free for one year. Address THADDEU3 W1LLIAMR. may I?GtdAStw Albany, New York,


ocr: MYERS A SON are prepared to do /? liver Wood and Coal to their customers and others who may favor them with a call, at tbo named: White Ash, egg size, at 60 Red do do g 75 Transition, nut size B 00 Pino Wood 5 00 Oak do ? 00 Hickory do 7 00 All orders loft at P. J. Steer's, No. 488, Sev street. Washington, D. C., or at our office, will promptly filled. wr 2 ,240 pounds given to the ton. 0. MYERS A SON, dec 18? dflw Water street. Georgetown. D. C.


ocr: Mutual Fire Insurance District of Colombia. Chartered by Gongree*, to the property owners of District as cheap and as safe means of CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. murxeBBS. Ulysses Ward, J?bn Van R,8*ick? Thomas Blagcfen, T. J. John Dixon, Mathew G. Emery, J. C. McKelden. Office?Adjoining [north] of Bank Washington. open during Bank hours.


ocr: NOTICE. undersigned, having retired fross the Wood Business, would return their sin cere thanks for the liberal patronage heretofore re ceived, and would respectfully request those to us to settle their accounts with R. A. Hyde, or Henry Oreer, who are hereby authorised to settle books of said firm. R. A. HYDE will continue the Wood Bnainess at our old stand, on I street, between Tenth and Elev enth streets, and would be thankftal for s of said patronage. JOHN ATHKY, MARV 0. HAI8LIP may IS?8taw8w , ? A ENTI.EMF.Nfl Fumi'hing Goods, VN Spring and Summer. ap 80?dtf . %v ?. LANEU


ocr: NORTHERN LIBERTIES FIRE COMPANY Intend giving a PIC NIC To the WHITE HOUSE, On Monday, the 16th qf June. Particulars in future advertisement. 17?tf


ocr: BONNETS, RIBBONS, AND FLOWERS. opeaed a new supply of rich Blonde and Neapolitan Lace Bonnets Plain and fancy Neapolitan Bonnets English and split straw do Also, a splendid stock of misses' Bonnets Leghorn and straw Flats French and straw Flowers Beautiful white and colored Ribbons, very cheap Bonnet Frames, Gimps, Ac. Mrs. R. G. ETCHI80N, No. 12, Market Space, bet. 8th and 0th streets, 21?d8t


ocr: (fcT^lTKEYCa V\ Dealer In ll \ WOOD, COAL, CORE AND SAND,// i) Red, White io Gray Ash Coal; \\ \\ Lehigh, Lump, Cumberland )/ V and Smith's Coal j It ] ALSO, CUMBERLAND cdKE. 11 // 548 Bf. K. Cor. 19th * C Sta. \\ If One sqoare Booth of Venn. At. 11 ll WASHINGTON, D. C. Jl PUBLIC NOTICE. OMNIBUS FOR THE CARS. and after Monday, September 1st, an omnibus will leave the Union Line Omnibus Stand, Georgetown, at 5 o'clock A. M., and the War Department at 5^?arrive at the Railroad Depot ia time for the ft o'clock train of cars. Also, leave the Georgetown Stand for each and every train, one hour before the starting of the cars, and be in attendance upon the arrival of every in train. ^ 1 to ant* ^"m t',e <*r(y trains, 25 cents; all others, to or from, 12W cents, lftiggngeextra charge, ac?)pd"1K weight and bulk. B/ the present arrangement of the care, the will leave Georgetownn at 5, 7>f, 2, and 3W o'clock. are to the cars, in anv of the regular Union coaches, 25 cents. aug So lw


ocr: AajL FOR HALF, a two-story britV Ir'lp ttnd Store, containing thirteen roonn on King, between Fayette and Henry streets, \lexan dria, Virginia. Also, tor sale, or exchange for country pro >ertv a number of other houses and loU, si mated in ', andria, Virginia. For terms apply to H. 0. CLAUGHTON, Alexandria, Virginia Or Dr. L. LLOYD, feb 14?Clawtf Washington City, D. 0


ocr: NEW ARRIVAL OF WATCHES AND JEWELRY, II, O. WOOD'S, No. 41?, "Pennsyl vania avenue, between Fbur-and-a-half QjL Sixth streets. I uave just received, di- Jpjfr rect from the manufacturers, a rich and fash- fcuwi ionable assortment of Caweo, Florentine, and other Jowe'ry. Also, a good lot of Gold and Silver Watches, war ranted good time keepers, which I will sell at very low prices. Alao, Silver Ware kept constantly on hand, or man to order at short notice.


ocr: Sold bv D. S. DYSON, C. STOTT A CO., W. H. OILMAN, J. W. NAIRN, PATTERSON A NAIRN, D. B. CLARK h. h. Mcpherson, W. T. EVANS, KIDWELL * LAWRENCE. J. B. MOORE. Washington, D. C. J. L. KIDWELL, Georgetown. And by all dealers in Alexandria, Virginia. Hm


ocr: Mutual Fire Insurance Company ol the District of Columbia. Chartered by Congret*, to the property owners of the District as cheap and as safe means ol" inau ranee as any other Company in this District. ULYSSES WARD, President. CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MAT11EW G. EMERY,Treasurer. HAWAOKBS. Ulysses Ward, John Van Riswiok, Thomas Blagden, T. J. Mugruder, John Dixon, Mathtw W. Emery, J. C. McKelden. Office?A<ljoiniog [north] of BankWashingtou. open Bank hours.


ocr: uoovwv m ttnthorizrd to offer lor sale Houses on Four-and-a-hall'street, near the A\ ilouses on Houses, on Missouri avo w3>S5,'old .t fir prices, to be p?id down, *"1^? ?? credit of 99 years, interest payable on deferred pay quarterly. , - For other pertcnUra, 1??^, MILI,ER, Real Estate Agent, Columbia Place 2ft?eotf


ocr: , | By B. W. FERGUSON A Co., Auctioneers. sale of gold and Silver Watchet, Fine Jewelry, We will sell, for the undersigned, at our store, con uer of Sixth street snd PennsyIrani* avenue, on Sat urday evening, January 84th, st 7 o'clock, P. M , the above-mentioned Jewelry, to which we particulurly invite the attention of our friends and the public. This Jewelry is of the Istest style and most exqui sitely wrought. We nauis, in part Gold snd silver Lever and Lcpine Watches Fine Gold-plated Hunting and Open-face Watches / Ladies' ana Gents' titiu Gold Breastpins Cameo and Gold-stone Set Ear Rings Gold Neck, Vest, and Fob Chains Gold Bracelets and Seal Rings Gold Lockets of every description, ALSO? A large variety of small Articles, not enumerated. VINERE A LUTES. B. W. FERGUSON A CO., Auctioneers. The sale will be evei.


ocr: MOLASSES, & BUTTER. fiC 11HD8. NEW CROP Sugar 10 bbla. new crop Orleans Molaases 600 do superior Holled Butter 5oo da round Suioked Beef 8,000 do Bacou, Hams. Shoulders, Side*, and Breasts. Just received, and for sale br \V. "H. TENNEY, Southeast corner High and Bridge streets, 80?eo8t


ocr: COMPOSITION ROOFING. in want of Rooft for tkelit buildings will tind it to their advantage to call on P. Muckey, by mail or in person, corner of and 1 streets north, or at omce, corner of and I streets, No. 290. The Rooting* warranted su perior to anjr in use in the District, and cheaper. It ib the principal roof used in other cities All ordem either from citr or couutry promptl* attended to by PHILIP MACfcEY, Corner of Fourth and 1 streets, Agent for WHITE A CO.,


ocr: MILK, PURE MILK. HATE EIGHT Oil TEN GAL Ions Milk dailv, more tha.ii we bare at present. Any peraou taking the abovo number of gal' loos (Lilly, can have it at 28 cent* per gallon, or thirty cents per gallou, 10 cento per quart; war pure iriilk, or do uay. Order* left at Henry Douglas's, Florist, eorner 15th and G streets, will be attended to. Cash settlements at the end of every week. DOUGLAS 4 SMITH, Near the Auacostia


ocr: BUSINESS CARDS. W. S. WEST, Practical Architect and Superintendent, KM designs for all kinds of pri vate and public buildiafts; also, contracts superintends the same. Office 7, 9 and 11, Washington Place, (Seventh Street, between D and E streets,) WASHINGTON, D. C.


ocr: PENT A I, SURGERY. WILLIAM A. FRAJfKLIN, har ing returned to the city, will be happy to rcceive hia friends and rows at his rooms, No. 448. vania avenue, and perform such service as they may require in his line of business. Terms very moderate, and all operations to prove satisfactory. sep 2?todifly


ocr: SHERWOOD'S HOTEL, ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN corner of Fayette and Harriton Streets, (Near the Marjland Institute,) BALTIMORE. and Lodging, by the day or week. Meals supplied at any hour of the day. moderate. This Hotel, a few steps from the Institute, has recently been enlarged aud famished with every facility for the gratification and comfort of its


ocr: . V UllE DKOUS AND MEDI'CINES. SAMCEL B. WAITE, No. 528, Seventh Street, opposite Patriotic Bank. Pat# up, personally, Prescriptions with accuracy, and compounded of the beat Mediciues. He ffnarantees tf at whatever articles may be ordered at his establishment may always be regarded as the best to be found anywhere. TASTELESS WORM SITCJAR DROPS, ALSO, BURNETT'S AND KUSHTON'S CO!) LIVER OIL. dec 81?St


ocr: OLD WfUSREY, PURE OLD RYE WHISKEY 1 RARRELS pure OI?| Rye Whiskey, from years 184% 18 m, ?u>d 1851, as fine as can found, for sale at $2, $2 50, and $3 50 per gallon. Also, 1 barrel very line Old Peach Brandy. JESSE B. WILSON, South side'Penn. avenue, Nc\. $S}1,


ocr: relief. Sol<Tbv D. S. DYSON, C. STOTT A CO., W. H. OILMAN, J. W. NAIRN, PATTERSON A NAIRN, D. B. CLARK, H. h. Mcpherson, W. T. EVANS, KID WELL A LAWRENCE. J. B. MOORE. Washington, D. C. s J. L. KIDWELL, Georgetown. And by all dealers in Alexandria, Virginia.


ocr: TO / LL TU AT VALUE THEIR SIGHT. ES to call the attention of all suffer with defective sight, caused by age, sickness, and particularly from glasses seluctod, to his superior Spectacles and Glasses, care* fully ground by himself to a true spherical accuracy, and brilliant transparency, suited precisely and ben eficially t? the wean r, according to the concavity or convexity of the eye. Very numerous are the ill etlects caused to the precious organs of sight the commencement of using glusscs in not being pre cisely suited, by the use of an optometer; and the practice of many years enables him to measure the focal disease of the eyes, and such glasses that are absolutely required will be furnished with precision and satisfaction. J. T. acknowledges the very liberal encourage ment already obtained, and further solicits the pat ronage of those that have not yet availed themselves of his aid. Persons that cannot conveniently call, by sending tho glasses in use, and stating how many inches they can read this print with their spectacles, can be sup plied with such that will improve their sight. Circulars to bo had gratis, at his office, No. 618, even th Btreet, three doors from Odd-Fellows' Hall, up stairs. * , Innumerable testimonials to be seen, and refer ences given to many who have derived the greatest ease and comfort fiom his glasses. Wilmington, N. C., June 16,1854. To who have hare had the of their


ocr: ^ MVEH8 A SOW are prepared to de ?, " ood aud Coal to their customers and all others who uiay favor them with a call, at the prices named: White Asb, egg sixe, at ** 50 Koa do do 6 75 Transition, nut size ? 00 , Pine Wood.," A 00 do (3 qo Hickory do J.. 7 00 tar All orders left at P. J. Steer's, No. 488, Ser enth street Washington, D. 0., or at our office, will be promptly filled. ' S-ST 2,240 pounds given to the ton. ^ m C.MYERS A SON. dec 18?dttw Water D. C.


ocr: FOR RENT AND SA LE. FOR SALE. AJ?r.a",e House ?"d Lot, situated ou Jlilii. Eighth street, between K and L streets, lot fronting 25 feet on Ei^ ith stree?, with a depth of (Jti feet 8 inches. It is within a square of the Northern Liberties Market, in a good neighborhood, and in u rapidly-improving part of the city, and presents in to those wishing to build a family resi dence in a good location. For terms, Ac., apply to ?> ROBT. A. PAYNE, Druggist, Corner 4}^ street and Massachusetts avenue.


ocr: Metropolitan Railroad Office, * OsoaorrowN, December 2?>, 185.r>. HOSE subscribers to the stock of the Metropoli tan Railroad Company who have not respond ed to the call made the mh of April last lor the i>aw of the Moond instalment are requested to do i o within thirty days from date, to enable the Company to meet their obligations to the contractors who are now engaged m prosecuting the work. By order of the Board oM)irectors: J. W. DEEBLE, c ^


ocr: By A. (<REENt Auctioneer. new Frame Houie and Lot on Massachu setts avenue at Auction.?On Monday, 14th in stant, we shall sell, at 6 o'clock, P. M., in front of premises, parts of Lots Noa. 9 and 10, in square of square No. 562, fronting on Massachusetts avenue, between Sncond and Third streets west, running to North II street, with the improvements, which are a new tbree-story Frame House, containing seven conveniently-arranged rooms. Terms: Ono-thlrd cash; balance in six snd twelve for notes bearing interest from day of sale. A deed given and a deed of trust taken. Title in disputable. A. OREEN, ap 8?d


ocr: LOT for SALE. VALUABLE Lot on Indiana between First and Aeoond streets, through to D street, in a rapidly-increasing part the city, is offered for sale. One-fourth caah, and the balance in equal por for five years. Title indisputable. Inquire of JOHN T. KILLMON, Pennsylvania avenue, near the Capitol. 7?tf


ocr: C. \wood, coh'coke I Whiter Gray Ash Goal, > ALSO*, CUMBttUM cdtt^ HATS I NEW STYLE, FOR AND WINTER. have jast received a large complete assortment of Felt Hats lor snd boys, of all styles colors, and prices, to respectfully invite tne attention of purchasers. Please call at GEO. H. B. WHITE A C0\?L Fashionable Hat and Can Store, 382 Penn. Av. bet. 9th ana 10th sts. N. B.?We are prepared to meet all fair competi tion, and sell at the lowest, prices for cash, sep 15?flteodif FOR RENT.


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ocr: aug ELECTION NOTICE. i* hereby givt n lhat there will 1^1 be a special election held on Friday, the 82d instant, at the Anacostia Engine-honse, Precinct No 2 of the Sixth Ward, f >rone member of the Board Common Council, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Josiah L. Venable. Esq. Polls opened at 7 A. M , and closed at 7 P. M. JAMES CR AND ALL, LAWRENCE TCELL, EDWARD EVANS, Jr., 15?td


ocr: ELECTION NOTICE. is hereby given that there will 1^1 be a special election held on Friday the 22d in staut at the American Hook aud /.adder House, Pr. ? cinct No 1 of the Sixth Ward, for one m mber of the Common Council, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of JOftlAH L. VENABLE Esq. Polls opened at 7 A. M., and closed at 7 P. M. GEORGE BROWN, Wil d HUTCHINSON, WM. ? -


ocr: STEAMER GEORGE P AGE /m connexion with the Orange and ? Alexandria Railroad This commodious steamer will leave her slip, foot of Seventh street daily at 6 o'clock A. M., arriving in Alexandria in season for the trains of the Orange and Alexandria aud Manassas Gap railroads for Gordons ville, Charlottesville, and Staunton, on the Manassas road for Winchester and Strasburg. Breakfast on board the boat. This boat is the only regular line Between Washington and Alexandria. JOHN VAN RISWICK, \ PK)DrLetorf. RICHARD WALLACH t "?P


ocr: Mutual Fire Insurance Company of the District of Columbia. Chartered by Cong r e *?, to the property owners of the District as cheap ana as safe means of lnsu ranee as any other Company in this District. ULYSSES WARD, President. ? " CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. WANxaaas. Ulysses Ward, John Van Riswiek, Thomas Blagden, T. J. Magruder, JohnDlxon, Mathiw G. Emery, J. C. McKelden. Office--Adjoining [north] of Bank Washington. 'MRw open duriug Bank hours.


ocr: FOR SALE OR KENT. I WO NEW THREE-STORV BRICK _ Houses, with cellars, on 12th street, between C and D street*. one square south of I enns^ yarns av enue containing ten rooms and cellar, Will be sola on accommodating App,TH street, between 11th and 12th, aug 1?eodtf next to the Lutheran Church.


ocr: Thorough built and convenient Frame House, with brick basement. Containing eight rooms, with a pa sage and a small cellar. Bum with *? well of water in the yard, is for sale at a low price, very low for cash. The above property is situated on K street, No. 528. between Fourth and Fifth streets. For further information apply of the resident


ocr: FOR SALE, Thorough* built and convenient Framo House, with brick basement., contain ug Ag&k [ eight rooms, with a passage and a small cekjr.JjiifX ' with n well of wntcr in the yard, is for sale at a I tur price, very low for cash. The above property is situated jn K street, i>o. 623, between Fourth and Fifth streets. For furl I er iniormation apply of the resident


ocr: TUESUtV. MAY J8 JHfln. v fclt'AiiJiN KLLJS, Editor tnd Proprietor A U KKIcTl N0?(UTi0FI?. FOR PRESENT. MILLARD FILLMORE, OK NEW YORK. FOR VICE PRESIDENT, ' ? JACKSON OF TENNErtrfKE !


ocr: Ho ! for the Grand Ball of the Season, BY THE UGLY CLUB! Will be given at ODD FELLOWS' HALL, NAVY-YARD, Monday Evening, September 22, 1850. ?7* Particulars in a future advertisement. By order: Committee of Arrangements, 20?iteo*


ocr: ELECTION NOTICE. l^TOTICE is hereby given that there will 1^1 be a special election held on Friday tho 22d in stant at the American Hook and Ladder House, Prc cinct No 1 of the Sixth Ward, for one member of the Council, to supply the vacancy occasioned 1he resignation of JOrilAH L. VENABLE. Esq. Polls opened at 7 A. M.( and closed nt 7 P. M. GEORGE BROWN, WM. C. HUTCHINSON, WM. MORGAN, aug 15?td Commissioners.


ocr: THE SHAVING SOAP. V ROOM A FOWLER'S WALNUT-OIL MILITARY SHAVING SOAP admitted by the thousand* who have used it during the past twelve years, to surpass ever introduced into this branch of the toilet, uud to render agreeable an operation usually a bore. The form is convenient, it is perfumed, and will produce a copious and lather with either hard or cold water, leaves the skin smooth and unchapped. None gen without the signature, in fac simile, of Vroom Fowler. Try it. For sale in this city by NAIBN A PALMER and PARKER. In New York by the principal Fancy Goods Houses Druggists. Manufactured only by JOHN B. V ROOM, Successor to Vroom A Fowler, jan U?8ns 72, Cherry street. New York.


ocr: 414 Wfc barrels "" 100.'XH* pounds De Bargb's No. 1 Ammontated Super I'hosphate, by Dr. Stewart, Chenuat to ricultural Society J00 tons of Mexican Guan \ and 90 tous of Plaster of Paris, at 8. F. SPADLDINOU Varnum Buildings, No. 50, Louisiana avenue,


ocr: By C. W. OOTELE1L Auctioneer. OF VALUABLE PROP. orty in Hie First Ward.?Two beautifully situated IiO?s, numbers tf and 10, according to the original division, in square 170, at the corner of F street and Eighteenth street, in aaid Ward, contain ing about 20,<m)0 feet. Also, that three-atonr Brick House and Lot next north of the public building known as Winder's on Seventeenth street. The abore property will be sold, by virtue of a deed of trust duly made and recorded, st public auc tion to the highest bidder, on Friday, the 18th in stant Sale to commence at 5 o'clock, P. M ou tha first-named lot * Terms made known at the time of sale 0. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. W. D. DAV1DUK, ap 7?dta [Intel.] Trustee.


ocr: ATTElfTIONlFlREMEN I ad)onmed meeting of the member* of the Franklin Fire Company, of those who propose to visit Richmond, Va., in Ootober next, will meet at the Engine House this evening, at 6 o'clock. The members of the Company generally are requested to attend. By order: GEORGE K. BOYD, aug 11?It Secretary pro tern.


ocr: LIME I LIME!! LIME!!! ILL be opened to-morrow, at the Lime Kilns of W. H. GODEY A C J., situ on Rock Creek, between the upper and lower a kiln of very superior Wooa-burnt Lime. The subscribers have also on hand a large supply Plasterers' Hair, Cement, Calcined Plaster, and description of the very beat quality of Lime, will be disposed of on the most reasonable W. H. OODEY A CO. 15?eotf


ocr: A CONCERT, In coaneilon with (he Mniiral Conven tion, will be given iu Cnrnsl's Hnlooii ON MONDAY EVENING, JAN. 7. pieces to be sung have been fully prefaced. Had sung ?t the Musical Conventions held under the direction ot Professors, in various parts of the country, as speci mens of the various styles of music, from highest classical, to the highest comic. They will be sung by: Miss 8. E. WHITEHOUSE. . Miss UEATTIE BRIGGS, Prof. A. N. JOHNSON. Prof. E. H. FROST, of and form a concert of a highly interesting such us can seldom be heard, except iu with a Musical CouTention. faf" To commence at 7}t' o'clock. Tickets, Fifty cents.


ocr: PURE > D HOGS AND MEDICINES. SAMUEL B. WAITE, No. &28, Seventh Street, opposite Patriotic Bank. fata up personally, Preacriptioua with accuracy, aud compounded of the bent Medicine*. Ue guarantee* that whaterer articlaa may be ordered at hia ettabiiahment may aiwayi be regarded aa the beat to be found anywhere. TASTELESS WORM SUGAR DROPS, ALSO, BtJKNETT'S AND RUSH TON'S COD LIVER OIL. des ??t


ocr: AND SEASONABLE Christmas and New Year's Presents. In view of the approaching Holidays, I have pro vided a large and varied assortment of useful and substantial articles suitable for presents, such as? Robes de Chambre, for gents, the richest pat terns and styles, in Cassimeres, French Flau nel, Mousseline, French Chints, of my own manufacture With Scarfs, Cravats, Stocks, Tics, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Porte-monnaies Fine Gold and Silrer-headcd Canes Gents' Dressing Cases, Ac. The public is respectfully invited to examine these beautiful articles at LANE'S Gents' Furnishing Store, 424, Penu. avenue,


ocr: Honkers of Ike Eagle Club. of 0?>rg?towo, bag leave to inform their nu Meads, and the publie generally, that they intend giving a grand PIC NIC AND EXCURSION To the WHITE HOUSE, On Wednesday, June 11, 1856. See future advertisement 27?8t?


ocr: ENGLISH LUTHERAN SCHOOL Intend giving a PIC NIC AT ARLINGTON SPRING, On Wednesday, June 4th, 1866. may *7?St TuAWed*


ocr: THE QREATEST BARGAINS EVEH HEARD OF, CAN BE OBTAINED AT R. B. HALL'S EXTENSIVE DRY GOODS AND SHOE ESTABLISHMENT, No. 373 Seventk Street. 8uch bargain* hare heretofore been unknown, and nothing but an Uumenae INCREASE OF and AUCTION SACRIFICES would enable u* to sell at such unheard-of prices. Hplendid km# black silk Mitts, 18 cents, worth 50 Fine French Gingham, 18 cents, worth 20 York Mills Cotton, 12 oeuta, worth 10 Mouselin de Lame, 0 cents, worth 18 Fine Challi de Laine, 18 oeuta, original cost 80 eta. Ladies' best quality kid Gloves, 50 cents, worth 87 Irish Linen, only 86 osnts Fine lineu Shirt Bosoms, 87 cents Good unbleached Cotton, 5 cents Ladies' Hose, only 6 cents Ladies' cotton Gloves, three pair for 18 cents Umbrellas, only 60 cents; Parasols, 85 and 50 ots BONNETN ! BONNETS ! 1 BONNETS! It 10 do*, ladies' SATIN. WING LACK, GOSSAMER, TISSUE LACE, and NEAPOLITAN BON NETS, very oheap. 2 cases handsome Silk Bonnets, $2 50, worth $6. Old style Bonnets, 12 and 26 cents. 1 case floe Leghorn FLATS, beautiful and cheap. Gentle-men's, Boys, and Children's Straw and Leghorn Hat*. SHOES! SHOES!! SHOES!!! An immense variety, in style, oolor, quality and price, has always characterised our stock, and our present vast assortment. All we ask is that, you will call, see, and judge for yourself, the promise of this announcement is not fulfilled, in the unprecedented bargains now offered. Ladies' old style Gaiters and Shoes at half prioe. R. B. HALL. t3T Remember the number, 373 Seventh Btreet fourth door above I. may 88?61


ocr: Mntaal Fire Insurance Company ot th? District of Columbia, Chartered by O on g r e ??, to the property owners of the Distriot as cheap ana as safe means of insu as any other Company in this District. ULYSSES WARD. President. CHAS. WILSON. Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. MAN A6SRS. Ulysses Ward, John Yan Riswick, Thomas Blagden, T. J. Magruder, , John Dixon, ' Mathew G. Emery, J. C. McKelden. Office?Adjoining [north] of Bank Washington. open during Bank hours.


ocr: ROPOSALS WILL IIE RECEIVED bv the undersigned until Saturday, the 6th day of the present month, for construction a newer in Third street, from Missouri avenue to the Canal. Proposals will state the amount to complete the work. R. R. OWENS, Commissioner of Third and Fourth Wards.


ocr: THE ?. W. PARK CUBTI8. ran HIS handsome llont has re- ?fP?^ I oentlv been refitted and placed in^grfy^^ fine condition for pic-nio parties, having the finest of any boat on the river? being ?0 feet long 16 feet wide. She can be chartered at any time, reasonable terms. Parties can leave the Four teenth street bridge, on the Canal, or any point on the Potomac, that may be desired by the chartering For terms apply to JAMES GRIFFITH, Csptatn. At the foot of 7th at., on Potomac.


ocr: Mutual Fire Insurance Company ol the District of Columbia. Chartered by Go rig rent, to the property owners of the District as aheap ana as safe means of insu as any other Company in this District. ULYSSES WARD, President.. CHAS. WILSON. Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer, MAHASKHS. Ulysses Ward. John Yan Riswick, Thomas Blagden, T. J. Magrudor, John Dixen, Mathtw G. Emery. J. C. McEelden. Office?Adjoining [north] of Bank Washington. open during Bank hours.


ocr: GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. O. MUN80N, at 310, avenue, is mounting Teeth on a Gutta Percha Also with Allen's patent continuous Gem, com beautv, strength, and cleanliness. * , Dr. M. is determined to keep pace with every im in Dentistry, and will strive to please and his patrons. KBHRBNCK8. lie Dr. Gurley Hon. R. H. Gillet Binnev Hon. S. A. Douglas C. Mason Dr. R. P. Patterson A. 0. t'. Nicholson Dr. R. Coolidge And the Medical Faculty of Georgetown College.


ocr: FOR SALE. A Frame Honne and Lot, situated on Eighth street, between K snd L streets, lot fronting 2."> feet on Eighth stree*. with a deotb of ??* feet 8 inches. It is within a square of the Northern Liberties Market, in a good neighborhood, and in a rapidly-improving part of the city, and presents in ducements to those wishing to build a family resi dence in a good location. For terms, Ae., apply to ROBT. A. PAYNE, Druggist. Corner 4th street and Massachusetts avenue.


ocr: Bf C. W. BOTELER, Anctioaeer. SALE OF A FRAME House and Lot at Auction.? By virtue ofa deed of trutt duly recorded amoug the Land Records for Wsshiugtou county, D. C., we shall pro coed to Mil, ou Tuesday, the 6th day of February, 1864, on the premises, at 4 o'clock, P. M , all of part of Lot numbered one, (1,) in square numbered seven hundred and sixty-six, (7M.) The I*>t fronts on Third street east, between Virginia avenue and 1 street south, 'i5 feet, and running back 100 feet. The im provements thereon consists of a two-story Frame Building, fronting on said lot 20 feet, with a depth at 28 feet, containing live rooms, with a six-foot hail. Terms caab. All conveyancing at tho expense of the purchaser Id the event of a failure to comply with the ternia of sale within five days, the propertv will be resold at the expense of the first purchaser. JOHN Y. DONN, GEORGE S. DONN, Trustees C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. jan 29?dls [titer 1


ocr: By B. W. FEBGVSOjf A Co., Aaettoneera. sale of gold and Silver Watches, Fine Jewelry, Ac.? will sell, for the undersigned, at our store, coi - uer of Sixth street and Pennsylvania avenue, on Sat urday evening, January 26th, at 7 o'clock, P. M., tbo above-mentioned Jewelry, to which we particularly invito the attention of our frienda and the public. This Jewelry is of the latest style and most exqui sitely wrought. We name, in part? Gold and silver Lever snd Leuine Watches Pine Gold-plated Hunting and Open-fWoe Watches' Ladies' and Gonta' fine Gold Breastpins Cameo and Gold-stone Set Ear Rings Oold Neck, Vest, and Fob Chains Gold Bracelets and Seal Rings Gold Lockets of every description. ALSO? A larsre variety of small Articles, not enumerated. VINERE A LUTES. B. W. FERGUSON k CO., Auctioneers. P. S. The above sale will be continued every even


ocr: An adjourned meeting of the " Northern Libertiea Fill ' more and Donelaon Club" will be held thia evening, (Monday,) 8 o'clock, in the Northern Liberties Engine Houae. attendance is requested. By order of the Club: CHA8. L CANFIELD,


ocr: ~~ NOTICE. E STREET BOWLING SALOON, Will be re-opened On Saturday, Avgu$t 30*A, 1850. E subscriber has at a great outlay and expense renovated his Bowling Saloon. The Alleys have been put in the most complets and perfect order, together with a great many other im provements, which will make it a place of more at? tractieu than formerly. The subscriber is thankful for past patronage snd favors, hopes a continuance of the same.


ocr: LOOK HERE! Bounty Land to all who served in any war, sinoe 1700, whether as offioers, soldiers, sailors, marines, landsmen, chaplains, clerks, Indians, wagon-masters, teamsters, (or their widows, or minor children,)who have not yet rewived full 160 acres, and who have been in servioe 24 will do well to write to us, post paid, and their Land will be sent to them, and no charge, if not obtained. Address, or call on LLOYD A CO., Claim Agents, Opposite The Treasury, Wsshington, D. G.


ocr: FRIENDS OF CIVIL AND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY-RALLY! RALLY I! Son. of Sam, and all Lovers ol our glori ous Republic^ Come up in your strength, fro? every Ward in the citv, V ^ to American Hall, on Seventh ^ w"tre?t? to-morrow (Saturday) evening, at half-past Y o'clock. ? one?^ 0011,6 a"? as this will be our last ineet ing before the great battle. may8u-2t


ocr: FRID. V*. MAT 80, 1856. VESPASIAN Hi ^I8? Kditor ^ P?tprietor. ""TjfSuCAW WOMInSiOIIS. FOR Ph MILLARD FILLMORE, OF NEW \ 0aK* FOR VICE PRE. <ttD,E!fT? JACKSON DONELSON, OF TENNE8SE1 v 'circular. v .. . ? . Jhe undersigned, members of the - K?x" cctUtvt pommitttt vf the American . r**Vi osve pleasure In Announcing to the p#opl<, factory amuigei^euta Aw the fetors ma of the Amikicam 0*>v**, " w* aaUmrfoati rc txP?: nent and culvocaf of tbo principle# of (be - ?m#rt can Party, hare been cOU>pilt6d. Recommencing its labor*, under theae net T spices, (he underaigued choerl'ully commend Oku a* to the generous ooofidenoe ot the American Party, to every section of the Coi. u loderacy, and they hope its columns may command the widest circulation. HUMPHREY MARSHALL, of Ky. SOLOMON G. HAVEN, of N. Y. J. MORRISON HARRIS, of Md. JACOB BROOM, Pcnn. WasumaTON Citt, D. C., May lfltli, 1856.


ocr: BARRELS vF\F 100.000 pounds De Brrgh's No. 1 Aramoniatea Super Phosphate, bjr Dr. Stewart, Chemist to Maryland Ag ricultural Society 800 tens of Mexican Guan<\ and 60 tons of Plaster of Paris, at 8. F. SPAULDIlfG'S, N annum Buildings, !fo. 6?, I<ouisiana avenue, sp SI?eotf


ocr: FOR RENT, ' and two Chambers, furnish ed or unfurnished, with the use of a Piano forte, in a respectable family. The beBt of references required. For particulars inquire at No. Ml, Thir teenth street, between New York avenue and I streets, mar


ocr: District or Colombia, ) w Washington County \ To Wlt: is to certify, tHaT johis Douglass brought before me, the subscriber, one of the Justices of the Peaqe in and for said coun ty and District, a dark brown Horse, white feet and white spot in forehead, fcairteto said Douglass's farm, one and a half mile from the city of Washington, near the Anacostia Bridge, a few davs since. The owner is requested to prove property,"pay charges, and take him away. E. H. BATES, J. P. Washington; March 1$ 1856. mar


ocr: BONNETS, RIBBONS, AND FLOWERS. opened a new supply of rick and Neapolitan Lace Bonnets Plain and fancy Neapolitan Bonnets English and split straw do Also, a splendid stock of misses' Bonnets leghorn and sflaw Flats French and stfaw Flowers %aJ Beautiful white and colored Ribbons, very cheap Bonnet Frames, Gimps. Ac. ? Mrs. R. G. ETCH ISO N, N01 12( Market Space, bet. 8th and tfth streets.


ocr: SHERWOOD'S HOTEL, ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN corner of Fayette and Harmon Streets, Near the Maryland Institute,) BALTIMORE. nud Lodging, by the day or week. Meals supplied at any hour of the day. moderate. This Hotel, a few Btep? from the Institute, has recently been enlarged and with every facility tor the gra iticaoon and of it*


ocr: ~ THE* FIRST GRAND COTILLON ? Or THB WASHINGTON SOCIAL CLUB, be given at Auacostia Hall, Na vy Yard. October 6th, 1856. Tickets'?FIFTY CENTS, admitting a gentleman ladies, to be had of any of the members of the or at the door on the evening of the ootilloo. Committee of Arrangement?. John H. Jenkins, I Edward Fugitt. Washington Danford, |


ocr: THE G. W. PARK CUSTIS. handsome lioat has re- -?r??K cently been refitted and placed a fine condition for pic-nic parties, having the fines! Saloon of any boat on the river- being f?0 feet lonjj and 16 feet wide. 8he can be chartered at any tiiuc, on reasonable terms. Parties can leave the Four teenth street bridge, on the Canal, or any point 011 the Potomac, that may be desired by the chartering party. For terms apply to JAMES GRIFFITH, Captain.


ocr: NOTICE. undersigned, having retired Ihe Wood Business, would return their sin cere thanks for the liberal patronage heretofore re ceived, and would respectfully request those indebted to us to settle their accounts with R. A. Hyde or Henry Greer, who are hereby authorized to settle the books of said firm. R. A. H\ DE will continue the Wood Business at our old stand, on I street, between Tenth and Elev enth streets, and would be thankfbl for a oontinuance of said patronage. JOHN ATHEY, MARY 0. HAISLIP.


ocr: The Mutual Fire Insurance Company ol tha Diftfiat of Colombia, u..i ; Chartered by Congreit, I | kFFEKS to the property owners of the ? " District as cheap and as safe means of insu rance as any other Company in this District. CLYSHBS WARD, President. CHAM. WILSON. Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurar. MurxasKS. Ulysses Ward, John Van Rigwick, Thomas Blagden, T. J. Mag ruder, John Dixon, Mathew G Emery, J. 0. MeKelden. Office?Adjoining [north] Of Bank Washington. >


ocr: The Mutual Fire I nan ranee Company oi District of Columbia. 0 bartered by Cong r * ??, to the property owners of District as cheap and as safe means of rance as anv other Company in this District. ULVSSBS WARD, President. CH AS. WILftON, Secretary. MATHBW G. EMERY, Treasurer. MA*A?BS*. Ulvsaea Ward, John Van Riswick, Thomas Blagdsn, V T. J. Magruder, John Dixon, Mathtw (f. km cry, J. C. MeKelden. ? Offlos? Adjoining [north] of Bank Washington. OfHaa open during Bank hoars. 2f-tT


ocr: Seats The Box Sheet for the sale ot reserved seats will open every day of this week. Otftoe boars be V A. M. and 5 P. M. Re-engagement of the PYNE AND HARRISON OPERA TROUPE, To commence on ? Wednesday Evening, April 80?A, With Auber's Opera, in 3 sfcts, of DIAMONDS. Casarina Miss Ix>uisa Pyne. Henrique -Mr. W. Harrison. ..... ? Mr. Strettou. de Campo. Mr. Horncastle. Mrs. U. Chapman. On Thursday will be presented the Fairy Opera of CINDERELLA. most magnificent Effects, Costumes, Ac., and a Great Cast I


ocr: AAA BARRELS 100.000 pounds De Burgh's No. Ammoniat*d Sutx-r Phoaphate, by Dr. Stewart, Chemist to Maryland ricultural Society S00 tons of Mexican Guann, and 50 tons of Plaster of Paris, at 8. F. S^AULDINGU Varnnm Buildings, No. 59, Louisiana avenue, 21?eotf


ocr: j RALLY FRIENDS OFTIIE UNION ! THE FILLMORE AND DONELSON CLUB OF GEORGETOWN, Will hare a GRAND MASS MEETING, On Wednesday Evening, 110 th in tit. at 8 o'clock. ^ A cordial invitation cxtended to all parlies to be pre ? sent. The Fillmore and Donel son Clubs of Washington Alexandria, are fraternally invited to join in grand demonstration, in honor of ihe true and Statesmen FILLMORE AND DONELSON. The meeting will be addressed by the Hods. Messrs. Foster, Trippe, Carlile, Harris, Kilgour, and other distingu-shed speakers. Come one, come all, and swell the loud huzza, " For Fillmore, the pride of the nation, The choice of the fearless and free." By erder of the Executive Committee: WM. McK. OSBORN, Chairmaln. Hcoh G. Divine, Secretary, july 28?3t


ocr: ICE C REAM, ADE of pare CREAM, nnd only $3 per iralloo. Please call ami ir\" it, at ^1 V. U. RIDENOUR A CO."8, No. Pa. are., between 9th and 10th sts.


ocr: BANNER WARD ATTENTION I 3. -v Members of the Seventh Ward to your posts! I hav# V^Sk *-' becu r.quested to inform you that SiW H. Hill, Esq.,our gal standard bearer, uud Mr. French S. Evuna, the war-horse of Amtr autism, will expect to each and every one of you at Island ball, ou evening, 18th instant, at 7% o'clock. Citizen* generally, irrespective of parly, are invited be present with us on the ocoes on. Rt'RT. T. KNIGHT, Seventh Wind Council.


ocr: , PRIVATE MEDICAL TREATISE OK THE PHILOSOPHICAL OF MARRIAGE, M. B. LA CROIX. M. D.t ALBANY, NEW YORK, 250 page* and 130 Fins, Plain, and Colored Lith ograph* and Plates. Prick only Twentt-five Cents. Sent free of postage to all parts of tho Union.


ocr: c.^mTkeys, , Dealer in ]W00D, COAL, COKE AND SAND, Red, White to Gray Ash Coal; Lehigh, Lump. Cumberland and Smith's Coal; , I ALSO, CUMBERLAND COKE, Mil. I, Cor. lfttH 4t C (its. wa)sb5noto ? f Dn&r' FIRST COTILLON PARTY or THR EMPIRE CLUB, To be given on Wednesday, September 8d, At the ARMORY ON LOUISIANA AVENUE, Between Sixth and Seventh streets. Tickets FIFTY CENTS, sdmitting a fientleman and Ladies, to be had from the members, or at the door. aug 26?4teod* ? WOD A pjo COAL. are now prepared to supply all those who mav favor us with their patron age with the best article of fuel, at the following prices: Oak Wood 00 per cord. Pine Wood 5 00 Hickory Wood 7 00 Stove and White Ash Kr* Coal 6 50 per ton. Hed Ash 6 50 " . I Transition Nut 6 00 " Cumberland Lump 5 60 " Persons laying in foel for the winter would do well to giv? us a call before purchasing. All orders left at P. / Steer', store. No. 488, Sev enth street, between D and E, or at our offioe, will be promptly filled.


ocr: HYGEIA HOTEL. OLD POINT COM FORT. fM^HIS MOST DELIGHTFUL SUMMER m Resort, within instant reach of all ths luxuries of the salt water region, the most inviting locality on the southern seaboard, and rivaling, for health, the moat secluded retreat of the mouutain interior, haa pas? J to the proprietorship of the undersigned, and will be opened on the 10th of Juru-. The proprietor is resolved to make tbe astsblish ment rank with the very first watering-places of the noun try, and to that end no lsbor or expeuse bus been spared, and none will be. may 2?-*awdAw JOS. SROAR,


ocr: FOR tt AXE. Frame Howe aad Lot, situated Eighth atreet, between K and L streets, tiuiiimg ii.) feet on Eighth street, with a depth at 6'? feet 8 inches. It ia within a square of the Liberties Markt^, in a good neighborhood, and in rapidly?improring part of the eitv, and presents in ilueomentsv to those wishing to build a family resi dence in a good location. For terms, Ac., applj to ? RObT. A. PAYNE Druggist. Corner 4th street and Massac-lmaetts avenue. ian ?


ocr: _____ R. WINTER'S GRAND EXHIBITION or DIORAMAS, CRYSTALLINE VIEWS, CHROM AT ROPES, METAMORPHOSES, Ac., Ate., Ac., AT FOliREST HALL, ? (Georgetown,) Commencing Thursday, January 31. A Duy Exhibition on Saturday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Full particulars in small bills,


ocr: BoNAETS, RIMMO**, and KLUH EKSi 11ST opened a new supp yof rich Blonde and Neapolitan Lace Bonnets Pluin and fancy Neapolitau Bonnets Ei gli.?h aud split straw do Al.o, a splend.d stoek of misses' Bonnets Legiiorn au I strtw Flats Fienth and straw Flow?rs Beautiful uhiie and culiredK bb?ns, very cheap Bonnet Fiymis, Gimps, Ac. xr ? . Mrs. R. G ETCHISON, No. 12, Market Spap -, bet. 8th aud 9th streets. 21?d >t


ocr: FOR SALE OR KENT. NEW THREE-8TOR1 BRICK Houses, with cellars, on 12th street, between C and D streets, one squsre south of Pennsylvania av enue oontainiug ten rooms snd cellar, will be sold on accommodating terma, or rented to good tenant* Apply to JAMES W. BARKER, H street, between 11th and 12th, sug 1?eodtr next to the Lutheran Church.


ocr: OUR BILLS ARE READY. |LrR Friends will please bear in mind that for six years we nave endeamn d to please Now come, return tho favor, and settle up, withcaah or short notes, so that we may meet our good cred itors with pleasing countenance, and be fully pre pared to square up. The remainder of oar Stock ? ill, for the coming fifteen davs, be sold at still greiter reduced prices, (much of it for less than cost for cash,) to avoid the great labor of handling so many articles. DOWN, BRO., A Co.


ocr: SELLING OFF AT COST TO CLOSE BUSINESS. GREAT BARGAINS IN SHOES, Arc. NTENDING to retire from the Shoe business, I ahull commence, from on and nlier the 17th instant, to run off mv entire stock of Boots. Shoes, and Trunks at prime cost for cash. Said sale will oontinue for ten days only, until the 27th instant. All who are in want of tbe'nbove named. articles, and desire great bargains in the same, are invited to call, as the Bal? will be unre served and positive. 1). R. WALL, La. A v., bet. 7 th and 8 th streets, Centre Market.


ocr: ?? ? ? rpinVhaai^ome* ?fne wnditiw "to?'^ *** pIa06,, " Saloon Of any boat ^'thc Ifl^t and 16 feet wide. She can ^ *?feet ,00K JAMES GRIFFITH, Caplain


ocr: DESttaX"SLHillCR V~~~ R. WILLI tM A. FK4NKI iw . mg returned to the oitj, will ^ ? * hav* piappy to receive his friends and nat j^Tggv rons at his rooms. No. 448, vanja avenue, and perform such servjc as they ^ay requiro in his line of business


ocr: RALLY, AMERICANS ! The American Party will bold Public Meetings ut places designated, on the mentioned. Island Hall. Wednesday night, 20th instant. Anacostia Engine House, Thursday, 22d. Northern Liberties Market House, Monday, 26th. Union Engine House, Wednesday, 28th. A GENERAL MASS MEETING be held, in front of the City Ball, on night, the 80th instant. Distinguished speakers are expected to th ese meetings. 1 All persons, of all parties, are eordially invited *Uen(T T&E COMMITTEE may 17?tf Of the District Council.


ocr: " ~~ persons are hereby notified that James Crundell is authorized to close up the of the lute existing tirm of Keilholtz A Ste All persons indebted to the said firm will pleas3 their accounts immediately. GEO ROE W. KEILHOLTZ, JOHN W. STEVENS.


ocr: THIRD WARD ELECTION, An election lor officers of the Third Ward American Council, will t^ke place on this (THURSDAY) evening, at o'clock, at the Council Room, Temperance Hall. Every member is desired to be present, as other business of importance will also be transacted. By order: EDW ARD STEER, sep 25 Secretary,


ocr: - G. W. PARK CUSTIS. Tills handsome float has re- _ . aff?'a. eeutlv been rebtted an J placed in jafcUnpiti ? a flue condition for pic-nic parties, having tho finest Saloon of any boat tin the river-being 1)0 feet long and 10 feet wide. She can be chartered at any time, on reasonable terms. Parties can leave tbe Four teenth street bridge, on the Canal or any point on the Potomac, that may be desired by the chartering p?rtI. For tenn. ^ QHlFFITH, <***>. At the foot of 7th st.,on Potemac.


ocr: C. II. VAN PATTEN, M. D. Surgeon Dentist, Office near Brown's Hotel, Penn. Avenue. Charges New York and Philadelphia prices, and guarantees his work to be equal to any done iu those cities. mar


ocr: % He m aad Imm4M Uw Off*, Plat Top (WNtlNIl RTMVB. IW ?r (W Fmr Atnt, AV 1 7. M. Ml'NRln * Wa.iufnl <f? - k- .f j new I Hsu**. fmm <mk. It to only MtNHn Is say, that tfU-r very manv !N?? ?ywtx?. end btu.g Mly conversant with all <d the varwHM kind* <4 Hiotm whi h have be?a n?r, nir.l on tbe down draft pnucij.!.-, thai I ha?? la ken t4mry v*tl>iinwi> improve ment that hea fruoi uow te tune breo iiiaUa, particti Inrlv in rifcntw to tW linutton and con* ruction <* tbe ??*?, which ir alwav* nrem*r> to be large, ??d I kir? fullv applied everv Improvement aiaa cumMnrd them al in Umi 'Sunrise Air Tight Ooh ,nf Mtove." Thia Htove is made wry bMrjr, and U ? food ?ib?tMUal article I I have made them extra in aH ik parte wb?r? luo| ripfrimct has pewed it to be important, and I can aaaurv my cus mmmm Ibal I bare apared neither pain* nurespense la getung ? up. aud it mil not be exarllad by ear au?re aow know n a( a aimtlar character, T am con vinced that H will at ooce become a *tandard Htore. I here IWt* tri-d then ia ererv war, with WOOD aad CO AIL aad etrongly recommend them to th* public TVy operate ia the nn?l satisfectory man aar. Patentee A. J. OALLAGHKR, J?lv let, 1?M. Philadelphia. THE ORIATEIT COOKING STOVE EVER INTRODUCED IN THE UNITED STATES. Coal or Wood. ia mm.


ocr: E STREET BOWLING SALOON! undersigned deems it unnecessary to say anything in his praise of his Saloon, as his patrons all can fully testify - but will add, what it has been, it will continue to D", and as a token thanks for past patronage, I now offer to the person making the highest number of pins with 80 balls October 14 to December 14, 1856. a splendid gold wutoh and chain. J. T. M AKR, Oct 18?flt


ocr: ELECTION NOTICE. Is hereby gi\>n that there will be a special election held on Friday, tbe aid instant, at tne Anacosfia Engine-honse, Precinct No '2 of the Sixth Ward, for one member of the Board of ! Common Council, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Josiih L. Veil able, Esq. Polls opened at 7 A. M., ?rd closed at 7 P. M. JAMES CRANDALL, LAWRENCE TCELL, EDWARD EVANS, Jr., 15?td Commissioners.


ocr: _r?T SPECIAL NOTICE. A VIAG disposedof my Wood and Coal l ard, nnd l (tending to rcuiovo to the coup .r-^'n,a/6w days, I earnestly request all persons in debted to me fir wood (it being a cash article) to call and settle their bills without delay. Myself or my son will be at the yard every day this week. W. 8. CLARY. | My dwollin* on H, between Tenth and Elev enth streets, is lor rent, with or without, the furni ture. ?? q p 12?8t


ocr: Mntnal Fire Insurance Company oi thf District of Columbia. Chartered by Co ng r c **t |FFER8 to the property owners of the _ District as cheap ana as safe means of ingu ranee as any other Company in this District ULYSSES WARD. President CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. MANAQXKS. Ulysses Ward, John Van Riawick, Thomas Blagden, T. J. Magruder, . John Dixon, Mathtw G. Emery, J. C. McKeWen. Office?Adjoining [north] of BankWashington. Offiefe open during Bank hours.


ocr: Sold bv D. 8. DYSON, C. STOTT A CO., W. H. OILMAN, J. W. NAIRN, PATTERSON A NAIRN, D. B. CLARK, h. h. Mcpherson, s. b. waite, KIDWELL k LAWRENCE. J. B. MOORE Washington, D. 0. J. L. KIDWELL, Georgetown. And by all dealers in Alexandria, Virginia.


ocr: THE BALL OF THE SEASON. THE SECONDTNNUAL BALL OF TIIB UGLY CLUB! Members ol' the (Handsome) Club take great pleasure in announcing their old and numerous friends, and the public general, that their SECOND ANNUAL HALL Will take place at ODD FELLOWS' HALL, NAVY-YARD, Monday Evening, September 22, 1850. The members of the Club will spare neither nor expense in making their arrangements, to general satisfaction, and they will also endeavor make every one happy and merry that will them with their presence. Professor Prosperi's celebrated Brass and Bantj has been engaged for the occasion. 8upper and Refreshments will be furnished by an experienced caterer. No hats or caps allowed in the Ball-room, except those worn by the respective Clubs. TICKETS ONE DOLLAR. To be had of any the Club, or at the door on the evening of the Ball. COMMITTER. W. C. Drury I C. n. Murray Thos. 8. Deoham | B. Berkly C. W. Homer I J. Gordon W. Kemp | R. N- Chisel^ine Hemp 110?ScplO&ll&eotd "THE SCOTT GUARDS'*. great pleasure in announcing their friends and to the


ocr: THE G. W. PARK CUSTIS. ' Ills handsome lioat ha* re- _ cently been refitted and placed in^1s?b33&-. a tine condition for pic-nic parties, having tbe finest Saloon of any boat on the river?being 90 feet long and 1<> feet wide. She can be chartered at any time, on reasonable terms. I'urties can leave the Four teenth street bridge, on the Canal, or any p' int cn the Potomac, that may be desired by the chartering party. For terms apply to James Griffith, Captain. At the foot of 7th St., on Potemac.


ocr: DENTAL SURGFRY. WILLIAM A. FRANKLIN, hav ing returned to the city, will be , happy to receive his friends and pat-J rons at his rooms. No. 448, Pennsyl vania avenue, snd perform such service as they ray require In bis line of business. Terms very moderate, and all operations warranted


ocr: FILLMORE AND HOIS' ELSON ACTIVE ASSOCIATION, NO. 1. A meeting of the above Association w ill bo held on Mon day evening next, June 2Cd, ai 8 o'clock, in the Commutes Room, Odd Fellows' Hull, Navy Yard. Punctual attendance is earnestly requested." *


ocr: FOR SALE, a two-story brick IH1M and Store, containing thirteen room a, King, between Fayette and Henry streets, Alexan Virginia. Also, for sals, or sxehange for country property, number of other houses and lota, situated in Alex Virginia For terms apply to H. O. CLAUGHTON, Alexandria, Virginia* Or Dr. L. LLOYIX ^ feb 14?Sawtf D. C.


ocr: W. H. OILMAN, J, W. NAIRN. U. H. MoPHEBSON, S. B. WAITG, KIDWELL * LAWRENCE. J. B. MOORE. I Washington, D. C. J. L. KIDWELL, I awl&Beorgetown. And by all dealers in Alexandria, Virginia. ?


ocr: Mutual Fire lanure ??ce Company ol th? District ol Columbia. Chartered by /7ongrt??, to the pr?| ?rty ownerc of thi District as cheap and as safe means of insu ss any other Company in this District. ULYSSES WARD, President. CHAS. WILilON, Secretary. MAT11EW O- KMERY, TreHSurw. MAMA* IKS. Ulysses Ward, John Van Ris*iek, Thomas Blagden, T. J. Magruder, John Dixon, Mathi w tr. Uuiery, J. C. HcKelden Offlce?Adjoini g [m rth] of BmkWsshingion. am-, open diiring Bank ^ours. . 4


ocr: <?UTTA PERCUA TEETH. O. MIJNsOjN, at 310, Pen un y Ivan ia uvenne, ?8 mounting Tut'tli on a Uutui IVrcnu bii.e. Also with Allen's patent continuous Gum, coin bming beuiuv, strength, aud cleanliness. Dr. M. is determined to ke?f|> pace with every im provement in Dentistry, aud ^11 strive to plia?eai ? profit his patmus. RBFtRBNCSH. Rev. Dr. Gurley H-jn. R. II. Gillet Dr. Biuney II<?n. S. A Douglas lion. C. Mason Dr. R. P. Patterson Hon. A. O, . Nicholson Dr. ft. Coolidge And the Medical Faculty of <ik>orgetowu College, nn* 1 v


ocr: ? ----- FOR SAU OR RENT. NEW THREE-STORY RRICK Houses, with cellars, on 12th street, between C snd D strveH, on* square south of Pennaylvanta av enue, containing ten rooms and cellar, will be sold on accommodating terms, or rented to good tenants. Applvto JAMES W BARKKR, H street between llth and 18th, aug 1?eodtf next to the Lutheran Church,


ocr: TO ALL THAT VALUE THEIR SIGHT. ES to call the attention of all that suffer with defective sight, caused by age, sickness, and particularly from glasses injudiciously selected, to his superior Spectacles and Glasses, oare in! ly ground by himself to a true spherical accuracy, end brilliant transparency, suited precisely and ben eficially to tho wearer, according to the concavity or convexity of the eye. Very numerous are the ill efleets caused to the precious organs of sight from tho commencement of using glasses in not being pre cisely suited, by the use of an optometer; and the practice of many years enables him to measure the local disease of the eyes, and such glasses that are absolutely required will be tarnished with precision and satisfaction. J. T. acknowledges the very liberal encourage meut already obtained, and further solicits the pat ronage of those that have not yet availed themselves of his aid. Persons that cannot conveniently call, by sending the glassos in use, and stating how many inches they can read this print with their spectacles, can be sup plied with such that will improve their sight Circulars to be had gratis, at his offioe, No. 512, eventh street, three doors from Odd-Fellows' Hall, up stairs. Innumerable testimonials to be seen, and refer ences given to many who have derived the greatest ease and 00111 fort from his glasses. Wilmington, N. 0., June 16, 1854. To persons who have have had the sight of their ?ycs so impaired as to require the use of Glasses, 1 would recommend Mr. John Tobias as a suitable per son f rom whom to obtain such G lasses as they may require, us he has suited me with a pair of Spectacles for a far and near sight. My sight has been impaired very much by a service of years in the Post Offiee Department, which berth required me to be on duty from 11 o'olock at night till after day, during whion 'ime 1 used but one Tight. W. A.. WALKER. Brooklyn Orthopaedic Institution,


ocr: The Mntnal Fire Insurance Company of ths District of Colansbia. Chartered by Oongref, to the property owners of the District as obeap ana as safe mean a of ranoe as any other Company in this Distnst. ULYSSES W ARO, President. CHAS. WILiWN, Secretary. MATHEW 0. EMKBY, Treasurer. ?amass** , . Ulysses Ward. ?>>*? R',wlck, Thomas Blagden, T. J. Marruder, John Dixan, Mathew G. Btasry, J. C. MeKeldea. Offlos?A4joi?'n? of Bank Washington. OSlee open during Band hoars. jan Wf


ocr: STOVE I'OAL. WILL RECEIVE iu a few day* a cargo of superior Stove Coal. and another of Red A?h Egg Coal, which we will at II for less, deliv ered from the vessel. Persons in want of the "bove-n.ifncd Coal would do well by leaving their orders at J. P. Steer's store, No. 4M 7th street, or at either o our offices. J. W. MYER> A CO., C<wn*r G and 22d street, first ward. MYERS A SOX No. 27 Water street, Georgetown, D. C. 2,240 pounds given to the ton.


ocr: AaL FOR SALE, a two-story britV BMW and Store, containing thirteen roowii on King, between Payette and Henry streets, dria, VWinia. Also, for sale, or exchange for country a number of outer houses and lots, sitnatea in* andris, Virginia. For terms apply to H. O. CLAUGHTON, Alexandria, Vinrinia, Sr Dr. L. LLOYD! b 14?Sawtf Washington City, D. C.


ocr: FOURTH WA RD COUN CIL. T,IE MEMBERS of the Fourth Ward American C.uin L ^ cil are requested to meet at American Hall on Tuesday next at 8 P. M. A punctual attendance is requested, as business of importance is to be transacted.


ocr: AMUSEMENTS. NATIONAL THEATRE. TUESDAY EVENING, JVKK M, 1?M. 8BCOND APPEARANCE IN SIX KDNTH8 or KUNKEL'8 original OPERA TROUPE! Comprising HARRY LBHR, J. K. SEABCH. GEO. KUNKEL. T. L. FLOYD J H. K. JOHNSON, LEVI BROWN. E. T. HERMAN. Mr. BENTON, Mr. WALTERS, who wiU bare the honor of appearing before their frieuds in Washington on the aDove evening, offering an excellent program me of SONGS, DANCES, Ac., with their BURLESQUE PIECES. wiwiii open ai f>$ ; to commence ai o^. Admi-sion. twenty-fire cents: gentlemen punted by Udies, to the Dress Circle. 87W c Doors open at 7>^; to ooinmence at 8^. uuaccom oeits.


ocr: FOR TWENTY-FIVE CENTS. Recipe tor making the Won-5 * drous Panacea, a cure for almoat everyr class of disease, for only 25 cents. It readily sells! $8 per bottle, and the recipe alone is worth 26. A good family newspaper sent for one vearfi T. WILLIAMS, june 21? Albany, New York. 5


ocr: " THE SHAVING SOAP. VROOM A FOWLER'S WALNDT-OIL MILITARY SHAVING SOAP admitted by the thousands who hare used it during the post twelve years, to auntase anything ever introduced into this branch or the toilet, and to render agreeable an operation usually considered a bore. The form is oouvenient, H is agreeably perfumed, and will produce a copious and permanent lather with either hard or oold water, leaves the skin smooth and unchapped- None gen uine without the signature, in fac simile, of Vroom ft Fowler. Try it ' ^ For sale in this ci^y by NAIRN A PALMER and 8ELBY PARRER. ? In New York by the principal Fancy Goods Hoaaes and Druggists. Manufactured only by JOHN B. VR001L Successor to Vroom 4c Fowler,


ocr: Mutual Fire Insurance Company ol District of Columbia. fj h ar ttr t d by Co n g r ? *?, to the property owners of " District a* cheap and as safe means of insu ranee as any other CompeBy i* this District. I ULYHSBS WARD. President. CHAS WILSON. Secret** MATHKW ? EMERY. Treasurer. MAJTAQSKS Ulysses Ward, John Van Riswick, Thomas Klagdan, T. J. MagTud?r, John Dixen, Mathew G. Emery, J. 0. MeKolden. Oflloe?Adfoiniag [north) of Bank Washington. open daring Band boor*. jan&tf


ocr: 8 1 YI.K OF C.'K,NTI.kUKN.-H? lire** lints for 199ft.-I Shall this day in troduoe Beebe, Leory, and Ucul j's fcishi?uaW? lork Di-eei Hals. LA.NSV i fashionable ilai, Cnp, and ?0laii| Rents' Furnishing


ocr: you It gives immediate relief. Sold bv D. 8, DYSON, C. 8TOTT * CO., W. H. OILMAN, J. W. NAIRN, PATTERSON A NAIRN, D. B. CLARK, h. h. Mcpherson, 8. B. WAITE, KIDWELL A LAWRENCE. J. B. MOORE. Washington, D. C. J. L. KIDWELL, Georgetown. And by all dealers in Alexandria, Virginia.


ocr: STATES COURT OF CLAIMS. IndersiRned, JOHN C. J DEVEREUX, of New York City, and M. of Washington D. C., Attorneys are associated for the legal pros ecution of claims for creditors of Government in of Claims They will co-operate in immediate and careful at tention to business matters at Washington, inay be intrusted to their care by gentlemen of the and claimants in the city of New York, or els where in any part of the Union. Tney may be consulted at any time, personally or letter, either at New York or Washington. Par ticular information as to claims which have been at time before Congress or Departments can be furnished at once, upon application by the parties interested. JOHN C. DEVEREUX, No. 90, Broadway, Corner of Wall street, New York City M. THOMPSON, Wash ngton City. N. B. J. C. Devereux is a Commissioner of the


ocr: watchks andTewelby, and SIvih T w*norv between Foiir-and-a-tialf rSL SlrtftS, .! I ha?* Jm receivtnl, di JfTV from the manufacturers, a rich and fslh- A?J* oC Can,eo' F,^"tine, and Zr Alao, a gtM?d lot of Gold and Silver Watches war. loW prioea tUnC kecfrrs'wh,<'' 1 ?t very ?*'vet y?rt) kap*. constantly on hand, ,,r nian l^lnred to order at short srWfoe.


ocr: FIRST GRAND BALL or thx FIRE COMPANY, NO. 2. union fire company re snectfully announce t? the citizens oftne District, that their FIRST GRAND BALL will take place at MUNDER'S HALL, On Monday Evening, February 4, Eveir e?ertion will be used to make this ths most agreeable ball of the season. Enputa's celebrated Cotillon Band has been en j^j f Supper and confectionary wi'l be served by an experienced caterer. Tickets One Dollar, to be had of any of the mem bers, and at the door on the evening of the ball. Committee of Arrangements: Samuel E. Douglass, Jainee Kelly, John Bury, John Baell, J. Wilson, John Corcoran, B. Mickam, George B. Fillebrown, E. Mastin, Wm. H. Calvert, John Vessey, Isaiah Moran. James W. Moore, , . . jan ft, 9, 12, 16, 18, 21, 28, 25, 88, * feb 1, 2,4. GAS ANT* KTEAM F ITT IN (i, attended to.?A AiU assort ment of Plain and Fancy Gaa F'JtUire? Ju,t opened. 512 Seventh street, between Dand^K. nov 9A?-eol mif ' Plnmber and ftae Fitter. Y l> I A S A Y E R, M. D. A Physician, rooms 451, T??th street, I E a d F. rktcrkwcss. Dr R. T. Trail, Dr. Oeo. H. Taylor, and Fowlers k Wells, New York City. .. f Also, sole wrent tor Washington city, tor all Fowlers k WeUa's publications.


ocr: ON MANHOOD, AND ITS PREMATURE DECLINE, Just Published, Gratis, the Twentieth Thousand. FEW WORDS ON THE RATIONAL treatment, without medioine, of WjfMMM Spermatorrhea or Local Weakness, Nocturnal Emissions, Genital and Ner-QJJJJ^p voua Debility, Impotency, and impedi ments to Marriage generally. BY B. DE LANEY, M% D. The important ta it that the many alarming com plaints, originating in the imprudence and solitude of youth, ipay be easily removed, without medicine, is in this small tract clearly demonstrated, and the entirely new and highly successful treatment, aa adopted by tho author, fully explained, by means of whioh every one is enabled to cure himself perfectly and at the least possible cost, thereby avoiding all the advertised nostrums of the day. * Sent to any address, gratis and post free, in a sealed envelope, by remitting (post paid) two postage stamps to Dr. B. DE LANE\, 17, Lispenard street, New York City,


ocr: l\ Dealer In // V\W0O9, COAL, COKE AND 8ANB,// '' B#d, Whit* Gray Alb Poal; A T ?bt*h, Lump. Cumberland 17 \ and Smith'# Coal; jl ALSO, CUMBERLAND COKE. Il ' V i cor. l?h*C sts. \\ 548 Ni Routh of ytnix. Av? \l <*? ^vnqton. d. C. J) BOOKS, o< all the kinds


ocr: UNITED STATES COURT OF R D.?The Undersigned, JOHN DEVEREUX, of New York City, and M. THOMPSON, of Washington D. C., Attorneys Counsellors-at-Law, are associated for the legal pros ecution of claims for ereditors of Government in Court of Claims. They will oo-operate in immediate and careful tention to business matters at Washington, may be intrusted to their care by gentlemen of profession and claimants in the city of New York, els< where in any part of the Union. l'ney may be consulted at any time, personally by letter, either at New York or Washington. ticular information as to claims which have been any time before Congress or Departments can furnished at once, upon application by the interested. JOHN C. DEVEREUX, No. 90, Broadway, Corner of Wall street, New York M. THOMPSON, Wash ngton City. N. B. J. C. Dovereux is a Commissioner of


ocr: jGUTTA PERCH A TEETH. O. MUNSON, at 310, avemi'-, is mounting Teeth on a Gulta base. Also wiih Allen's patent continuous Gum, bining beauty, strength, and cleanliness. Dr. M. is determined to keep paoe with every provement in Dentistry, and wul strive to please profit his patrons. RSrSKKK?!SS. Rev. Dr. Gurley Hon. R. H. Gillet Binney Don. S. A. Douglas Hon. C. Mason Dr. 1C. P. Patterson Hon. A. O. P. Nicholson Dr. R. Coolidge . Aud the Medical Faculty of Georgetown College,


ocr: Mntnal Fire Insurance Company ol the District of Columbia. Chartered by Cong r e s?, .FFERS to the property owners of District as cheap ana as safe means of insu as any other Company in this District. ULYSSB8 WARD. President. CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. MANAQBRS. Ulysses Ward, John Van Riswiok, Thomas Blagden, T. J. Magruder, John Dixen, Mathcw 0. Emery, J. 0. MoKelden. Offioe?Adjoining [north J of Bank Washington. open during Bank hours. jan 89-tf


ocr: Br c. f?. UOTKLER, * Auctioneer. SALE.?A valuable eligibly-situated Building Lot in tbe virtue i>f a d eti ol trust duly niadv and 1 ahull ofi r fur sale, at pi. blic auction, that Lot, situated at tbe corner ol F and Eight streets, on the 20tb djy of April, 18J6, afio')' square feet. C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer, W. D. DAVlDUfc, Trust**. Terms; One-third, cash ; the balance in one, two, three years, on notes secured by deed of trust. mar U7?


ocr: COMPOSITION ROOFING. in want of Roofs for their buildings will flud it to their advantage to call on P. Mackey,. by mail or in person, corner of Fourth and I streets north, or at office, corner of Seventh and D streets, No. 290. The Roofings warranted su perior to any in use in the District, and one-third cheaner. It is. the principul roof used in other cities. All orders either from citv or country promptly attended to by PHILIP MACKEY, ' Corner of Fourth and I streets, Agent for WHITE A CO.,


ocr: Mntnal Fire Insurance Company Diatrict of Colombia. Chartered by Oongntt, to the property owners of District as cheap and as safe means of insu as any other Company in this District. ULYSSBS WARD. President. CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. XAVAsana. Ulysses Ward, John Van Riswiek, Thomas Blagden, T. J. Maimider, John Dixon, Mathew G. Emery, J. C. MoKelden. Offioe?Adjoining [north) of Bank Washington. open during Bank hours. "


ocr: GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. O. MUNSON, at 338, avenw, is mounting Teeth on a Gutta base. Also with Allen's patent continuous Gum, bining beauty, strength, and cleanliness. Dr. M. is determined to keep pace with every provement in Dentistry, and will strive to please profit his patrons. BSrSBKHtlSS. Rev. Dr. Gurley Don. R. H. Gillet Binuey Don. S. A. Douglas Hon. C. Mason Dr. R. P. Patterson Hon. A. O. P. Nicholson Dr. R. Coolidge And the Medical Faculty of Georgetown College.


ocr: GRAND ftATIFICATlON RALLY. At the meeting of Ameri cana, last night, it was deter luiucd to hold ft Mass Meet ing on Friday night next, to the nominations of Millard Fillmore and An Jackson Douelson as the xtandard-bearers of American l'arty for tbe Presidential campaign. It waa directed that a cordul invitation be extended all Americans in tbe adjacent cities and towns and country. is hoped this meeting will be in all things worthy those whom it is intended to honor. ROBERT CLARK, Chairman.


ocr: FOR 8ALE. Frame House and Lot, situated on Eighth street, between K and L streets, tot ?g 25 feet on Eighth stree', with a deptli o bb foet 8 inches. 11 is within a square of the Northei n Liberties Market, in a good neighborhood, and[in a rapidly-improving part of the citv, and presents in ducements to those wishing to build a family resi dence in a good location. For terms, fa.^ to , Corner 4th street and Massachusetts avenue,


ocr: A Grand Mass Meeting of the "American Party' of Georgetown, D. C., will be held at the "Town School Montgomery street, on next Saturday even ing the 28d instant, at 7 o'clock, P. M. The meeting will be addressed by J. M. Kilgour, Esq , of .Maryland, Hon. Sam Houston, oi Texas, lion. Lewis D. Campbell, of Ohio, and Hon. John J. Crit of Kentucky. The public, without distinction 'of party, are in? vited to be present By order: COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS


ocr: It gives ^ Sold b* D- 8. DYSON, C. STOTT A CO., W. H. OILMAN, J. W. NAIRN, PATTERSON A NAIRN, D. B. CLARK, H. H. MoPHERSON, 8. B. WAITE, KIDWELL * LAWRENCE. J. B. MOORE. Washington, D. 0. J. L. KIDWELL, Georgetown. And by all dealers in Alexandria, Virginia.


ocr: District of Columbia. Chartered by Oongreae, to the property owners of the Distriot as cheap ana as Baft means of insu* ranee as any other Company in this District. ULYSSE8 WARD, President CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. _ MAVXOBBS. Ulysses Ward, - John Van Riswick, Thomas Blagden, T. J^Magruder, John Dixon, Mathew G. Emery, J. 0. MoKelden. Office?Adjoining [north | of Bank Washington. open during Bank hours.


ocr: GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. R. O. MUNSON,at 338, arenur, is mounting Teeth on a Gutta Also with Allen's patent continuous Gum, beauty, strength, and cleanliness. Dr. M. is aetermined to keep pace with every in Dentistry, and will strive to please hie patrons. I RiriRKKOBS. Dr. Gurley Hon. R. H. Gillet Binney Hon. S. A. Douglas C. Mason Dr. li. P. Patterson A. O. P. Nicholson Dr. R. Coolidge And the Medical Faculty of Georgetown College.


ocr: Br C. W. HOTELKH, < Auctioneer. RirfiTEE'8 SALE.?A. valuable and eligibly-situated Building Lot in the First I.?Br virtue of a deed of trust duly mode and w recorded, I shall offer for sale, at public auction that valuable Lot, situated at the coruer of F and Eight eenth streets, on the 20th d*y of April, 1860, about 20,000 square feet. C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. W. D. DAVI DOB, ' Trustee. Terms: One-third, cash; the balance iu one, two, and three yoars, on notes secured by deed of trust.


ocr: JUST RECEIVED. A hhds. prime New drleans Sugar 10 bbls. 8yrup and New Orleans Molasses 2,000 lbs. Shoulders 100 Maryland sugar-curod Hams 6 cases Wolf'sSchiedsm Aromatic Schnapps Brown Stout, 8 dot., Barclay, Perkins, A Co. a Do 8 doz. R. B. Byaaa's Do 8 do*. E. A G. Hibbert's Do 8 do*. W. Youtigcr's Edinburgh Ale For sals st low prices by WM. H. BRERETON. t No. Seventh corner of F.


ocr: FISH STANDS. Fish Stands in the several Market houses will be sold in pursuance of law on the following days, viz : In tho Centre Market, on March 27. In the Eastern Market, on March 28. In the Northern*Market, on March 28. In the Western Market, on March 81. All those stands in the several Markets not taken and paid for by the present occupants previous to the above dates will be sold to the highest bidder on the respective dates named. | 1


ocr: FOR SALE. AbA A Frame House and Lot. sitnatod JEjM. Eighth firoet, between K ana L streets, lot fronting 25 feet on Eighth stree', with a depth of 6'5 feet 8 inches. It is within a square of the Northern Market, in a good neighborhood, and in rapidly-improving part of the citv, aud presents in ducements to those wishing to Build a family resi dence in a good location. For terms, Ao., apply to ROhT. A. PAYNE Druggist, Corner 4th street and Massachusetts avei 9?


ocr: THE SHAVING SOAP. V ROOM A FOWLER'S MILITARY SHAVING SOAP f ? admitted by the thousands who 1 used ft daring the p?i twelve W introduced into this bronoh toilet and to render agreeable an operation oonaidered a bore. The form is convenient, it agreeably perfumed, aad will produc* a copious permanent lather with either hard or cold water leeree the skin smooth and nnchapped None uiae without the signature, in foe simile, of A Fowler. Try it b' * PALM"? la Slew Vork by the principal Fancy Goods ??? Dnuyifti MaaeStored only by JOHN B. VROOM, flunra?ni to Troon A FiwU. Jm 11?mm 7%, OWry street *ew Tort. eooM a wet joii~FKiTrffS(<;; ~ ?"? or w> annual! or^an, a<


ocr: NOTICE. Members of the Eagle Club, of Georgetown, beg leave to inform their nu friends, and the public generally, that thev intend giving a grand PIC NIC AND EXCURSION ' To the WHITE HOUSE, On Wednesday, June 11, 1866. See ftiture advertisement. 27 3t*


ocr: ? The Mutual Fire Insurance Company ol thp , District ol Columbia, Chartered by Congre**, to the property owners of the District as cheap ana as safe means of man ranee as any other Company in this District. ULYSSES WARD, President. CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. MAMAflSHS. UlysseB Ward, John Van Riswick, Thomas Blagden, T. J. Magruder, John Dixon, Mathtw G. Emery, J, C. McKelden. Offioe?Adjoining [north | of BankWashingfou. Oflw open during Bank hours. ian 2W-tf


ocr: iTniteo states court or claims. A R 1).?The Undersigned, JOHN C. J HEVEREUX, of New York City, and M. THOMPSON, of Washington D. C., Attorneys and Counaellors-at-Law, are associated for the legal pros ecution of claims for creditors ef Government in the Court of Claims. . They will co-operate in immediate and careful at tention to business matters at Washington, which mav be intrusted to their oare by gentlemen of the profession and claimants in the city of New York, or elsewhere in any part of the Union. They may be consulted at any time, personally or bv letter, either at New York or Washington. Par ticular information as to claims which have been at any time before Congress or Departments can be furnished at once, upon application by the parties interested. JOHN C. DEVEREUX, No. 90, Broadway, Corner of Wall stfeet, New York City. M. THOMPSON, Washington City. ?N. B. ?L C< Devereux is a Commissioner of the


ocr: i. M. KILOOUR. J- R. KIM.OlIt Sr YOUPfft, Attorneys at Law, ROCIVIttl, MARYLAND, their serviced as Agents to the business community of the Dis trict of Columbia Tbev will give prompt attention to all placed in their hands. feb $8?6w


ocr: MARRIED, This morning, bv Rev. Geo. D. Cumiuins, Mr. BALDWIN to Miss LIZZIE T., only of W- W Birth, Esq, all of this dty. la this city, on Monday sveuing, 6th instant, by the Rev. HAH Marks, Mr. ROBERT SAUVAN to MARGARET ANN WCKFORD. DIED. In tbia c!ty, on the 6th inatant, after a abort lllneaa, in full bopo of a bliaaful immortality, DAVID in tbe 5Vtb year of bia age. / At hie residence, Hanson's Orwn, near Poft To* bucco, Charles count*, Mar*land, ou the *5d (if Feh? luat, JOSEPH YOUNO, a univeraally esteemed valued citizen.


ocr: BUSINESS CARDS. W. S. WEST, Architect and Superintendent, designs for all kind* of pri rate and publiq buildings; also, contracts the same. ? j ?, Office 7, 9 and 11, Washington Place, (Seventh Street, between D and ? streets,) WASHINGTON, D. C.


ocr: "* THE (i. W. PARK CIJJsTIS. riMllti handsome Roat has re JL centlv been refitted and placed inJidHMQE^. a fine condition for pic-nic parties, having the fiaest of any boat on the river? being feet long and It) feet wide. She en be chartered at any time, on reasonable terms. Partir* can leave the Four teenth street bridge, on tha Canal, or any point on the Potomac, that iuay.be tkaired bv the chartering party. For terms apply to JAMES GRIFFITH, Captain. At the foot of 7th st.,ou Potsmac.


ocr: VALUABLE Lot on Indiana between First and (fecund streets, through to D street, in a rapidly-increasing part the city, is offered for sale. One-fourth cash, and the balance in equal po* five years. Title indisputable. Inquire of JOHN T. KILLMON, Pennsylvania avenue, near the Capitol, jane 7-tf


ocr: CARRIAGE MAKERS. E, the undersigned, having connect ed ourselves in partnership in the COACH MAKINO BUSINESS, under the nrm of Ferguson A Co., respectfully invite our friends and the public generally to give us n call at the corner of Sixth street and Missouri avenue, the establishment owned and formerly occupied by Mr. Thomas Young. All orders thankfully received and punctually at tended to. Prices moderate. All woric warranted. B. N. FERGUSON, JOHN H. WALLIS, ALVA DUNHAM.


ocr: AMERIC ANS, ATTEND! All diayoosd to loin in the formation of a FILLMORE and D0NEI/80N CLUB, will assemble at the Organ building Saturday evening next, the 17th instant, at seven It will be distinctly understood that tha to the oall have no aesirs or plan to make themselves conspicuous, ss officers or otherwise, hut animated by the sole desire to set On foot meaa by which public documents mar be sent out to the efforts of the several Abolition and organications in here.


ocr: NORTHERN LIBERTIES FIRE COMPANY Intend giving a PIC NIC To the WHITE HOUSE, On Monday, the 16iA qf June. Particulars in future advertisement, 17?tf ?


ocr: A COMMODIOUS WITH CHEAP BOARDING, ON CAPITOL HILL, a House which has no superior loca tion for summer in the eity, having large, snd commodious rooms, not near any other ing or obstruction, and being near, next to, and oftne east square of the Capitol Park* is healthful by the absorption of malaria the foliage and flowers, over ana through which southwestern breexes so prevalent at this psss. Mosquitoes remarkably scarce. Board as as any. No. 898, First street east, between A and B July 8?


ocr: WANTED, competent hand to ran m pinning mill and other machines used in sash and door fac tories. References required. Address BALDWIN BR0THER8. july 10?it


ocr: The Matnal Fire Insurance Company oi District of Columbia. CJ A ar te r t d by Co n g r t??, to the property owners of District as cheap ana as safe means of rance as sny other Company in thia District. ULYSSES WARD. President CHAS. WILSON. Secretary. MATHEW O. RMERY, Treaaurer. mahaobss. Ulysses Ward, John Yan Riawick, Thomas Blagdfa, T. J. Magruder, Joba Dtxen, Mathiw U. Envrj, J. 0- MoKelden. ? Office?Adjoining faorth] of Bank Waahiaaton. Offioa during Hand hours jan W tf


ocr: NOTICE. persons are hereby notified that James Crandell is authorized to close up tho business of the late existing firm of Keilholtz A Ste vens. All persons indebted to the said firm will pleasi* settle their accounts immediately. GEORGE W. KEILHOLTZ. JOHN W. STEVENS.


ocr: x FOR SALE. A Frame Honse and Lot, situated ou Eighth street, between K and L street#, lot fronting 25 feet on Eighth stree*, with a depth of 66 feet 3 inches. It is within a square of the Northern Liberties Market, in a good neighborhood, and in a rapidly-improving part of the city, aud presents in ducements to those wishing to Build a family resi dence in a good location. For terms, Ac., a^lv to A. PAYNE. Druggist, Corner 4th street and Massachusetts avenue.


ocr: District of Columbia. Chartered by Oong r e ?a, kFFERS to the property owners of the ' District aB cheap and as safe means of insu as any other Company in this District. ULYSSES WARD. President. CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. ? ANAGIBS. Ulysses Ward. John Van Kiswick, Thomas Blagden, T. J. Magruder, John Dixon, Mathtw G. Emery, J. C. McKelden. Office?Adjoining [north] of Bank Washington. open during Bank hours.


ocr: District of Columbia, Chart* red by Oongrett, to the proi?erty owners ol the District as cheap and as safe means of insu ranee as any other Company in this District. ULYSSES WARD, President. CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. KA*A.O*BS. Ulysma Ward. - John Van Riawick, Thomas Blagden, * T. J. Magruder, John Dixon, Mathew G. Emery, J. 0. MeKelden. Office? Adjoining [north 1 of Bank Washington. opeu during Bank hour*.


ocr: COMPOSITION ROOFING. in want of Roolfe for their buildings will tind it to their udrantage to call on P. Mackey, by mail or in persou, corner <>f aud I streets uorih, or at oftlce, corner of Screnth aud D streets, No. 290.?? The Roofings warranted su perior to any in use in the District, and one-third cheaper. It is the priucipal roof used in other All orders either from cltr or conntrr promptlv attended to by PHILIP MACKEY, Corner of Fourth and I streets, ' Agent for WHITE A CO.,


ocr: OR SALE OR RENT?A Ufcreentorf House on the corner of Penn. avenue, and 17 th street. The first fclory would be rented aeparate frt u the other part of the building, and could be mad- a good business stand. The second and third story bus three rooms in each -ttory, and a go-d garivt and kitchen. Inquire within. Also, rent, a long room, 25 by S5 feet, in tbe third story, and one room in the second story of th? house on Hsventh street, twe doors south of Odd Fel lows' Hall. For terms, apply to Mr. HANSON, 'MX or


ocr: FOR SALE. A Frame Honae and Lot, situated on JluH Eighth street, between K and L strecta, lot frouting &> feet ou Eighth stree', with a depth ef feet 8 inch<*. It ia within a square of the Northern Liberties Market, in a good neighborhood, aud in ?? rapidly-improving part of the city, and presents in to those wishing to build a family resi in a good location. For terms, Ac., applv to . * ROnT. A. PAYNfcL Druggit.', Corner 4th street and avenre.


ocr: Intend firing a PIC NIC To the n xr ^HITE HOUSE, On Monday, the lMh of June. PjrticnUr. ,n future advertisement. niajl7_tf


ocr: STEAMER GEORGE PAGE In connexion with the Orange and 1 Alexandria Railroad. This commodious steamor will leave her alip, foot Seventh street daily at 6 o'clock A. M., arriving in in season for the trains of the Orange and and Manassas Gap railroads for Gordona Charlottesville, and Staunton, on the Manassas for Winchester and Strasburg. Breakfast on t' o boat This boat is the only regular lite Washington and Alexandria. JOHN VAN RISWICK, I ? RICHARD WALLACH, f Proprietors. K A.


ocr: The Mntnnl Fire Insurance Company ol the District of Columbia, Chartered by Oongret?. to the property owners oi the District as cheap ana as safe mean a of inau ranee as any other Company in thia District ULYSSES WARD. President. 0HAS. WILSON, Secretary MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. MAlUeSRg. Ulysses Ward, John Van Riswiek. Thomas Blagden, T. J. Magruder, John Dixon, Mathew G. Emery. J. C. McKelden. Office?Adjoining [north] of BaukWashington, open during Bank hours. 29-tf


ocr: TO ALL THAT VALUE TIIEIR SIGHT. ISE1ES to call the attention of all that suffer with defectivo sight, caused by age, sickness, and particularly from glasses injudiciously selected, to his superior Spectacles and Glasses, care fully ground by himself to a true spherical accuracy, ana brilliant transparency, suited precisely and ben eficially te the wearer, according to the concavity or convexity of the eye. Very numerous are the ill (?Hoots caused to the procious organs of sight from the commencement of using glasses iu not being pre cisely suited, by the use of an optometer; and the practice of many years enables him to measure the local disease of the eyes, and suoh glasses that are absolutely required will be furnished with precision and satisfaction. J. T. acknowledges the very liberal encourage ment already obtained, and further solicits the pat ronage of those that have not yet availed themselves of his aid. Persona that cannot conveniently call, by sending the glasses in use, and atating how many inches they can read thia print with their spectacles, can be aup plied with sncn that will improve their sight. Circulars to be had gratis, at his office, No. 612, cventli street, three doors from Odd-Fellows' Hall, up stair*. Innumerable testimonials to be seen, and refer ences given to many who have derived the greatest ease and comfort from his glosses. Wilmington, N. 0., June 16, 1864. To persons who have have had the sight of their eyes so impaired ss to require the use of Glasses, 1 w on Id recommend Mr. John Tobias as a suitable per son from whom to obtain auch U lasses as they may lequire, as he has suited me with a pair of Spectacles for a far and near sight. My sight has been impaired very much by a service of years in the Post Office Department, which berth required me to be on duty Iroui 11 o'elock at night till after dfiy, during whicb 'line 1 used but one light. W. A. WALKER. Brookltn Orthopardio Institution,


ocr: uw^Vll8IR(i k* ~ "? "II'UaM A. FltANKLllV i... . nnr j?? ?*?rned to the city, will t?. ' happy to receive hia friends and pat-i rona at his rooms, No. 44H, Pennsyl vania avenue, and perform such service as they xay require in hia line of business - ?"


ocr: [Authorised by the State of Georgia.] FORT GAINES ACADEMY LOTTERY, t CLASS 18, To b* drawn in the city of Atlanta, Georgia, id pub he, oo Thursday, August 48, 1856, un lh? HAVANA PLANI SAMUEL SWAN * CO., Manager*. Pntee amounting to 204.000 DOLLARS! WUl be distributed according to the following BRILLIANT SCHEMA! 80,000 Number*?16,185 Prize*! 1 priaaot $40,000 hi 940,000 1 do 10,000....ia 10,000 1 do 10,000....in 10,000 1 do 6,000... .is 6,000 1 do 8,000.... is 2,000 1 do 1,000... .is 1,000 1 do 1,000....is 1,000 10 pri nts 200.... are 2,000 100 do 100....are 10,000 4 prises of $200 approx. to $40,000 prise 800 4 do .... 100 do to 10,000 do 400 4 do .... 75 do to 10,000 do 300 4 do .... 60 do to 5,000 do 240 4 do .... 60 ' do to 2,000 do 200 4 do .... 40 do to 1,000 do 100 4 do .... 25 do to 1,000 do 100 40 do .... 20 do to 200 do 800 15,000 do .... 8 amounting to...."....120,000 lft,185 prizes, amounting to $201,000 The 16.000 Prises of $8 are determined by the num ber which draws the $40,000 Prise. If that number t^ould be ait odd number, then every odd number ticket in the scheme will be entitled to $8; if an even number, then every even number ticket in the scheme will be entitled to $8, in addition to any other Prize which may be drawn. Purchaxers iu buying an equal quantity of odd and even number ticket# will be certain of drawing nearly one-half the cost of the name, with chances of ob taining other Prizes. All those tickets ending with 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, are even ending with 1, 8, 6, 7, t?, are odd. Hf" Remember that every Prize is drawn, and payable in full without deduction. XW All Prizes of $1,000 and under paid immedi ately after the drawing; other Prizes at the usual time of thirty days. All communications strictly confidential. The drawn numbers will be forwarded to purcha sers immediately after the drawing. Whole Tickets $10?Halves $5?Quarters $2 60. Prize Tickets cashed or renewed in other Tickets at either office. Orders for Tickets can be addressed either to S. SWAN k CO., Atlanta, Georgia. Or S. SWAN, jnly 24?d&wtf Montgomery, Alabamn. "ALABAMA LOTTERY. [Authorized by the State of Alabama.] SOUTHERN MILITARY ACADEMY LOTTERY! CLASS P?NEW SERIES, To be drawn, in the City of Montgomery, Ala bama, in public, on Thursday, August 16, 1856. on the HAVANA PLAN! ? SAMUEL SWAN, Manager. Prizes amounting to 204,000 DOLLARS! Will be distributed according to the following MAGNIFICENT SCHEME! 80,000 Numbers?15,186 Prizes I 1 Prize of. $40,000.... is $40,000 1 do .... 15,000....is 15,000 1 do 7,000....is 7,iXM) 1 do 8,000.... is 8,000 1 do 2,000.... is 2,000 1 do 1,000 is 1,000 1 do ... 1,000 is 1,000 10 do ' 200....are 2,000 100 do 100....are 10,000 4 do of $200 approx to $40,000 prize a/o 800 4 do 100 do 16,000 do 40(7 4 do 75 do 7,000 do 800 4 do 60 do 9,000 do 240 4 do 60 do 2,000 do 200 4 do 40 do 1,000 do 160 4 do 26 do 1,000 do 100 40 do 80 do 200 do 80" 15,000 do 8 are 120,000 15,185 prizes, amounting to $204,000 The 15,000 Prizes of $8 are determined by the num ber which draws the Prize. If that number


ocr: - STEAMER GEORGE In connexion with the Orange Alexandria Railroad. This commodiou* steamer wUU ti ?..<! r.llrod. for JOHN VAN[ PropriftoiE. RlOHARD WALLACH I y


ocr: District of Columbia, Chartered by Congres*, to the property owners of the District aa cheap ana an safe means of insu rance aa any other Company in this District. f ULYSSES WARD. President OHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. ?ANAOIM. Ulyaees Ward, John Van Riswiek, Thomas Blagden, T. J. Magruder, John Dixon, Mathew G. Emery, J. C. McRelden. Office?Adjoining [north] of Bank Washington. open during Bank hours.


ocr: , jpm* STEAMER GEOKGE P eoniuat*on the Orange ruOHHHhl Alexandria Railroad. This commodious steamer will leave her slip, foot of Seventh street daily at fl o'clock A. M., arriving Alexandria in season for the trains of the Orange Alexandria aud Manassas Gap railroads for Gordons ville, Charlottesville, and Staunton, on the road for Winchester and Strasburg. Breakfast board the boat ThiB boat is the only regular Oetween Washington and Alexandria. JOHN VAN RISWICK, ) RICHARD WALLACH.J 1 80?tf K- A. RYTHF.R, Captain.


ocr: I tGUTTA PERCH A TEETH. O. MUNSON, at 310, avenu> , is mounting Teeth on a (iut 11 base. Also with Allen's patent continuous Uum, bining beautv, strength, and cleanliness. Dr. M. is determined to keep pace with every provement in Dentistry, and will strive to please profit his patrons. > RirsRixcm. Dr. Gurley Hon. R. II. Gillet Binnev Hon. S. A. Douglas C. Mason Dr. R. P. Patterson A. 0. P. Nicholson Dr. R. Coolidge And tho Medical of


ocr: TO / LL THAT YALUF (SIR to call the attention of all suffer with defective sight, caused by sickness, and particularly from glasses selected, to his superior Spectacles and Glasses, ful ly ground by himself to a true spherical and brilliant treusparenoy, suited precisely and eficially te the wearer, according to the ooncavity convexity of the eye. Very numerous are the effects caused to the precious organs of sight the wraimencement of using glasses in not being cisely suited, by the use or an optometer; and of many years enables him to measure disease of the eyes, and such glasses that absolutely required will be flirnishea with and satisfaction. J. T. acknowledges the Terr liberal ment already obtained, and furiber solicits the pat ronage of those that hare not yet availed of his aid. Persons that cannot conveniently call, by the glasses in use, and stating how many inches can reed this print with their spsctselss, ean be plied with such that will improve their sight. Circulars to be had gratis, st bis office, No. eventh street, three doors from Odd-Fsllows' up stairs. Innumerable testimonials to ? seen, and ences given to many who hav* jertvsd the ease and comfort fiom his WiunKOTO*, N flk| June 16, 1864. To persons who have have had the sight of eyes so impaired as to require the ose of Gtsssss, would recommend Mr. John Tobiss ss a suitable son from whom to obtain such Glasses as they require, as he hss suited me with a pair of tor & far and near sight. M y sight has been very much by a service of jears in the Post Department, which berth required me to be on from 11 o'clock at night till after day,.during 'ime I used but one light


ocr: a two-atory brick Honae snd Htore, oonUining thirteen rooms, situated bstwasu Payette and Henry streets, Alexan dria, V irginta. Also, for *al*y ?r exchange fer oountry property, a number of other houses and lots, situated in AUx andria, Virginia For terms apply to H. 0. CLAUGHTON, Alexandria, Vireinia. Dr L. LLOYD 14?Ssrwtf Wsahiagton City, b. 0.


ocr: Sold bv D. 8. DYSON, 0. STOTT * CO., W. H. OILMAN, J. W. NAIRN, PATTERSON A NAIRN, D. B. CLARK. H. H. McPHERSON, 8. B. WAITK, KIDWELL k LAWRENCE. J. B. MOORE. Wellington, D. 0. J. L. KIDWELL, Georgetown.* And by all dealer* in Alexandria, Virginia.


ocr: STATBS COURT OF CLAIMS. A RD.?The Undersigned. JOHN C. / DEVEREUX, of New York City, and M. of Washington D. C., Attorneys and are associated for the legal pros of claims for creditors of Government in the of Claims. They will co-operate in immediate and careful at to business matters at Washington, which be intrusted to their care by gentlemen of the and claimants in the city of New York, or where in any part of the Union. They may be consulted at any time, personally or letter, either at New York or Washington. Par information as to claims which have been at time before Congress or Departments can be st once, upon application by the parties JOHN C. DEVEREUX, No. 90, Broadway, Corner of Wall street, New York City M. THOMPSON. Wash agton City. N. B. J. C. Devereux ia a Commissioner of the


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ocr: The Mntnal Fire Insurance Company oithe District of Columbia, Chartered by Oongre to the property owners ol the District at cheap ana as safe meant of intu rance as any other Company in this Diatrict ULYSSES WARD, President. CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. ? MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. MANAQIRS. Ulysses Ward, John Van Riswiok, Thomas Blagden, T. J. Magruder, John Dixon, Mathtw G. Emery, J. C. McKelden. Office?Adjoining [north | of Bank Washington. Office open during Bank hours, jan 2?-tf


ocr: SALE, a two-story britV House JQV and Store, containing thirteen roonu situated King, between Fayette and Henry streets, Alexan Virginia. Also, for salet or exchange for country pro^rty, number of other houses and lots, situated In'*' lex Virginia For terms apply to H. O. CLAUGHTON, Alexandria, Virginia, BDr. L. LLOYD. 14?lawtf Washington Oity, D. CL


ocr: The Mntual Fire Insurance Company ol District of Columbia. Chartered by Oongrvaf, dhFFEKO to the property owners of w-F District as cheap " ' p ana Us safe means of ny in this District ILriON, Secretary. ranee as any othetf CHAS: WI MATHEW a. EMERY, Treasurer, v nawaesu. Ulyase* WsnL John Van Riswick. Thomas Blagdoo, T. J. Magruder, John Dixon, Math&w G. fijnsry, J. C. McKelden. )fflce? A(ljoinia* [north| of Bank Washington. Ofltos open during Rank hours.


ocr: DR. D. McFA RL AN, Dentist. OFFICE, Corner of Pennsylvania avenue and street, (over Dyson's Drug Store.) Entrance on 13th street. mar


ocr: C. U. VAN PATTEN, M. D. Surgeon Dentist* Office near Brown'? Hotel, Penn. Avenue. Charges New York and Philadelphia prices, and guarantees his work to be equal to any done in these cities. ? mar


ocr: By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. SALE...A valuable ami eligibly-situated Building Lot in tbe Firs. Bv virtue of a died of trust duly made and recorded, t nhaJI offer for sale, atpnblic suction, that valuable Lot, situated at the corner of F and Eight eenth streets, on the 2'Jth d *y of April, 1850, abo it *0,000 square feet. 0. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer W. D. DAVIDUlfi, Trustee. Terms: One-third, cash ; the balance in one, tw >, and three years, ou noUss secured bjr deed of trust mar 27?


ocr: LOOK II ERE t ORE Ronnty Land to all who served in any war, since 1790, whether as offioers, sailors, marines, landsmen, chaplains, Indians, wagon-masters, teamsters, (of theii or minor children,)who have not yet received 110 acres, and who have been in service 24 days, do well to write to us, post paid, and their Land will be sent to them, ?hd no charge, if not Address, or call on LLOYD A CO., Claim Agents, Opposite The Treasury, Washington, D. C.


ocr: THE SECONDTXNUAL BALL OF TIIE U (x I Y CLUB' Members of the (Handsome) thpir niH ia > Krettt Pjeo??re iu announcing to "" P"bl'ci0 SECOND ANNUAL HALL Will take place at ODD FELLOWS' IIALL, NAVY-YARD, Monday Evening, September 22, 1850 ?v'n?",ker8 of the Club will spare neither time nor exnenso in making their arrangements, to general satisfaction, and they will also endeavor to make every one happy and merry that will honor them with their presence. Professor Prosperi's celebrated Brass and Band lias been engaged for the occasion Supper and Refreshments will be furnished by an experienced caterer. y No hats or caps allowed in the Ball-room, except those worn bv the respective Clubs TICKETS ONE DOLLAR. To be had of anv the Club, or at the door on the evening of the Ball. COMMITTEE. IfaDW, I C.H.Murray ?! ?/ ?Denham I B. Berkly C. W. Homer I J. Gordon C W. Homer j j. Qord.m W. Kemp R. N. Chiseldine John W. Bradbury, son


ocr: By C. W. 1IOTELER, Auctioneer. SALE.?A valuable and eligibly-situated Building Lot in the First virtue of a drcd of trust duly made and I shall offer for sale, at public auction that Lot, situated at the corner of F and Eight streets, on the '20th day of April, 1856, about square feet. C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. W. D. DAVJDUE, Trustee. Terms: One-third, cush; Ihe balance in oue, two, three years, on notes secured by deed of trust,


ocr: COMPOSITION ROOFING. In want of Roofs lor their buildings will find it to their advantage to call P. Mackey, by mail or in person, corner of Fourth I streets north, or at offlcs, corner of Seventh D streets, No. 290. The Roofings warranted su to any in use in the District, and one-thiid cheaper. It is the principal roof used in other citit t. All orders either from city or country promptlr to by PHILIP MACfcFY, Corner of Fourth and I streets, Agent for WHITE A CO.,


ocr: Sold b* D. 8. DY80N, C. STOTT A CO., W. H. OILMAN, J. W. NAIRN, PATTERSON A NAIRN, D. B. CLARK, H. H. Mcpherson, 8. B. WAITE, KIDWELL A LAWRENCE. J. B. MOORE. Washington, D. C. J. L. KIDWELL, Georgetown. And by all dealers in Alexandria, Virginia.


ocr: THIRD WARD COUNCIL. The members of this Council are notified to attend the regular meeting of the Conn >9,h ,U?-AS gates to the District Council, with other important business, will come up for consideration. By order of the Council. june 17 8t