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NEW GOODS AT REDUCED PRICES
l. The subscribers are this day receiving large
assortment of seasonable Dry Goods, which in adj
dtion to their extensive assortment hand,
makes their stock unusually complete, They would
respectfully request members of Congress and s'ran-
gers generally 10 call and examine their Goods be-
fore leaving the city, as great inducements will be
held out to them to make purchases All goods
packed carefully and without charge. Our resident
customers we will be glad to see at all times, and
pledge ourselves TO give them good bargains.
We name, in part only of Goods just received and
now on hand
in THIN MATERIAL FOR DRESSES.
1900 yards super, medium, and low priced Baza-
rlnes
1000 do do do do Bereges
5000 do Balzarine Lawns, at all prices
800 do Mu,lins, Lawns, and Chintzes, at all
prices
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THEODORE FRELlNGHUYSEN.
A BEAUTIFUL PORTRAIT, engraved on mez-
got Mt, by Sartan-price dollar.
Tnis day received for sale by i. TAYLOR
may 27-u
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"A PENNY SAVED is TWO PENCE GAINED "
Pm tired, Pm tired, the cents come so fast
truly am glad when long day is past.
From week, sir, to week, from hour TO hour,
I'm begrmmed with moasses and sprnkled with
flour.
fresh supply of Molasses and Fine Superfine,
Extra, and Family Flour, just received.
s. w. HANDY,
June 1875 opposite Fuller's Hotel
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hfThe inland postage on all letters intended Il
go by ship must be paid otherwise they remain il
this office. WIN. JONES, p. NJ
June l5-3t
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COLUMBIAN MEDICAL INSTITUTE.
TIME annual course Of Lectures 10 this institution
j will commence on the first Monday In April and
contiue four months. During this period full
course Of medical instruction will be given, under
the following arrangement; psss
.fnaton.y and Physiology.
Thomas Miller, NJ D., and 8. G. Smoot, NJ. u.
3ftt Surgery.
w. P. Johnston, M. D., and J. H. Causten, NJ d.
Theory and Practice Of Medicine.
a. Holmcad, M. d.
.Mid,oife,y and Diseases Of Women and Children.
,s., Flodoardo Howard, M. d.
Matsria Medica, Therapeutics, and Pharacsuic Chem
ishy
aa~t Johnson Eliot, M. ID.
The lectures will be delivered at the Medical Col
lcge, corner of 10th and streets.
Tickets for the course to be obtained Of the Trea
surer, Doctor Eliot. M@& M .s
Clinical instruction will be given as usual at the
public Dispensary. s
A. HoLMEAp, M D., President
Secretary. feb l9--H
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NOLLOQUIAL AND GRAMMATICAL EAEh-
u CISES, intended to impart to the student both
theoretical and practical knowledge of the French
Language By A. N Grault, one of the principals
of the Washington High School. slai
just published and for sale BY
nov6 corner 18th St. and Penn. av.
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ar. TAYLOR'S BALSAM OF LIVERWORT,
J nponarad Of fRnvuorv New Vorlr Ia it,sflv

nR. TAYLOR'S BALSAM OF LIvERWORT,
IL prepared at 375 Bowery, New York, Is justly
celebrated as the most wonderful curative of pulmo-
nary diseases in the whole range of pharmacy, some
Of our most respectable physicians use it in their prac
tce prescribing it as the best of all remedies for pull
monary complaints and physical debility, and they
INTERESTINGLY recommend it to be kept in every
family Of consumptiye tendency. It is universally
The great merit of DR.. Taylor's Balsam u.s. that in all
oascs Of pulmonary complaints II gives immediate re-
lief single bottle will, in most cases, reveal its
astonishing virtues, and open at the fountain
of heakh and strength to the afflicted. Read the fol-
lowing certificate:
sBeing constitutionally predisposed to Conslmp-
ton, "a number of my family having died with this
disease) and having suffered from irritation Of the
Lungs, accompanied with cough and raising matter
and blood together with severe pain in my side and
breast, till was supposed to be beyond recovery,
was induced by advice of DIR. Perkins, as last re-
sort, to try sTaylors Balsam of Livcrwort," have
taken five bottles in all Ibegan to improve with the
first bottle, and while taking the third so far
covered as to be able to get about Since which
time, by continued use of it, quite restored, and
able to attend to my usual business To persons suf
ering from coughs and affections of the Lungs, do
(sgned) aJAs. c. SCOTT
ELizABErH CRY, N. c., Dec 10, l842.
Observe-The only genuine Taylors Balsaln Of
Liverwort has engraved label around each bottle
Will lIlc VI AACcuS, AttdGHCu
to prevent countereits In order to be certain of OBJ
tanning the genuine article, purchase only at the
original Office, 375 Bowcry.
Or of CHARLES STOTT,
Pennsylvania avenue, corner of 18th street.
And JAMES M DORSETT,
Washington, D. C.
GEORGE M. SOTHORON,
M IA 8as Georgetown, D. G.
HENRY COOK,
And JOHN J.. SAVERS,
feb 5--6m ath Alexandria, d G.
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VALUABLE BOOKS FOR SALE.-The sub
scriber offers for sale the following valuable
books: Ylagot69 a4 900 fas asa
One set of the Journals of Congress from the
m commencement to the present time
M One set American State Papers, complete,
One set Gales & Seatons Debates, from com
mencement as far a. printed.
The above books will be sold to any person want
ing them at very low prices, for cash.
JOHN A. BLAKE, Bookbinder,
dec 3d. Penn av., op. Fulers City Hotel.
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nOsTON ACADEMY'S COLLECTION OF
Is CHURCH MUSIC, consisting of the most pop

BOSTON ACCIDENTS COLLECTION OF
d CHURCH MUSIC, consisting of the most pop
ular psalm and hymn tunes, anthems, sentences,
chants &c., old and new; together with many beau
tifaI pieces tunes and anthems, selected from the
masses and other works Of Haydn, Mozart, Beetho-
ven, Pergolesi, Righin Cherubni and other dstin-
guishod composers, arranged and adapted to English
words expressly for that work. Published under
the direction of the Boston Academy Of Music. 4
THE SOCIAL CHOIR, designed for class book
for the domestic circle, consisting of selections OF
music from the most distinguished authors, among
which are the names of Haydn, Bellini, Rossini, 9.
M. Won Weber, Auber, Boieldieu, and Mazzinghi
with several original pieces Of music by the editor
and many beautiful extracts of poetry have been
made from Mrs. Hemans, T. Moore, Sir Walter
Scott, DIR. S. Gray, jun, j. c. Pray, jun and Others
in 2 volumes, price 80 per set, single 81. 81
THE GOSPEL HARMONlST, a collection Of
Sacred Music consisting of tunes of all metres and
also sentences, anthems for variety Of occasions,
chants &C., being selection from the best authors,
with many original tunes and anthems composed ex-
pressly for the work by professors and amateurs Of
this country to which is prefxed, Familiar Intro
duction to the Art Of Singing on the Pestalozzan
System, designed for the aid of those who are en-
tirely unacquaintcd with the science of music, by
Thomas Whittcmore. iN
CARMINI SACRA, or Boston Collection OF
Church Music; comprising the most popular psalm
and HYMN tunes in general use, by Lowell Mason.
For sale at the book and stationery store OF g.si
Ht4 r.. FARNHAM,
dec a. corncr of 18th st. and Penn av.
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IMPORTANT DISCOVERY. Richardson's Cele-
J. brated american Poaoea, for the Of the fol-
lowing diseases, to wit: Salt rheums scrofula, ulcer
ated scrofua bronchits, fever sores, kings evil cry
spelas- inhammatory and chronic rheumatism, piles,
biles scurvy, chronic eyes, blotches or pmples
the face scald head and all cutancous diseases,
eruptons of the skim pains ulcers arising from
an injudcious use of mercury or an impure state OF
the blood. ast M sisei ,s sa1H57 1#9 ~
This medicine is purely vegetable matter, and war
Its curative properties consists in its producing sure
and eectual Alternative of the whole system almost
imperceptibly to the patient It has not failed in
single case of eectng permanent cure of the above
named diseases, when the party using it would fol-
low the directions and continue its use for sufficient
length Of time Experience has proved that in slight
eruptions Of the skim or for piles erysipelas
small bottle has effected cure while in obstinate cases
it will take from two to four large bottles. IT has
been found entirely efcacous in producing regularl-
ty of the in females, and has been taken with
great benefit in pulmonary diseases. II. 81
In addition to its great efficacy in eradicatng dis
ease is the cheapest of the kind offered to the
public the extract is brought into so small COM
pass that small bottle will last an adult from twelve
to fourteen days. a large bottle about four weeks
while of the Others more than double in cost of the
article, will be taken in the same time. 1t has been
fully tested by many of the first physicians in the
State of New York. and now used very extensively in
their practice, and by them pronounced the most ct
icacious compound ever discovered from vegetaDie
matter. s, tsf ~ - sl.
Persons while in its use should abstain from all st-
mulating drinks. Strong beer, mustard and highly
seasoned food sW se
H DIRECTIONS.
For child one year old, a small teaspoon full
Two years DID, a large teaspoon full. From six to
ten years old, two teaspoons full. From ten TO If
teen years. two thirds OF tablespoon full and for an
adult from one to two tablespoons as itmay be found
best to act upon the system tablespoon Is quite
enough in almost all cases. to be taken before eating
in the morning sss 8B
1t can be procured Of the General Agent, se
ap THOMAS G. TALMAGE,
No. 20 Pine street. opposite the Custom House, Ne"
York. s4tiaa Ntta
And Of n ID. GlLMANy
Druggist Penn. avenue, agent for the District
A great number of letters and certi6cAtes may
be seen by application to the agents, Of the astonis
| inc cures by it's use mar p
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LAW NOTICE.
r. .. poNoHo.

TIME undersigned have this day formed copart
i nershlp for the practice of Law in the DISTRICT
of Columbia and adjoining counties :, TN
Office in the east wing of the City Hall, No 81.
THOMAS s. DONOHO,
#A EDWARD WARNER.
Washington, March IL, 1874. ., i8h.
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n OBERT P. ANDERSON, Bookbinder and Paper
II Ruler, corner of Pennsylvania avAnue and 18th
street Binding and Machine Ruling Of any kind or
pattern, neatly and promptly executed, and on as
GOOD terms as any other establishment in the Dis.
trict. NV
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vT,HE CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTORY, for the
i first Session of tho twenty-eghth Congress
Of the United States Of America, complied and print
ed for the use of Congress- just published and for
sale by H. FAkNHAM,
ian 80 Penn Az, corner OF lin street.
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PUBLISHED DAILY AT I O'CLOCK A. M.BY
JOHN r.. TOWERS. ii
Office corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Tenth street

1usifICoo CdIu5 1-TT7"
Longer advertisements at equally favorable rates
ii,er IE-Ten lines or less to maKe sq,sare.=E1E
d TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
The STANDARD will be delivered to subscribers in
the District at TEN cents per week, payable to the
carriers; or, when preferable, they can pay at the
office for longer period. Subscribers will be fur
nished by mall ten useks for ONE DOLLAR; and in no
case will the paper be continued beyond the time
paid for, Single copies TWO cents. III
A Weekly edition Of the WING STANDARD for
country circulation is published every Saturday morn
ing, at ONE DOLLAR per an,s,nn IN ADoANCE. Bs
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'a CHARLES s. wALLAOH,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR
NO. 6, WEST WING, CITY HALL.

TAMES J. DICKINS, Attorney and Cot.nsetio, at
d Lc, practices in the Supreme Court of the United
States the several courts of the District OF Columba
prosecutes claims before Congress, and the several
Departments Of the General Government; and IN
general does all business requiring an Agent or At
torney. Office No. 4, west wing of the City Hall.
nov Oily ns~a 81 assatasl
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TTOARHOUND CANDY.--Th subscriber has
IL recently been appointed agent for the sale of
Peases Hoarhou,,d Candy. He could speak from per
sona knowledge of its beneficial effects in cases Of
severe cold coughs &C., but, lest he may be deemed
an interested witness, he adduces the following,
among numerous other testimonies, to the same i'm
port: f te, aaeN3 as3 8ga
Hermitage April II, l843. /,
have the pleasure to acknowledge your kind ia
vor Of the LIST ultimo by the hand of my friend, Mr.
sent, package of your Hoarhound Candy, for which
receive my sincere thanks. can only add, that may
thousands receive from its use as much benefit as
have done, then will its inventor go down to poserty
as one of its benefactors. 80
/ am gentlemen very respectfully,
tH Your friend and obd't serv't,
ANDREW JACKSON.
Mcssrs. Pease s. Sons.
mf l5 Washington, April 6, l843.
The President desires me to return Mcssrs. Pcase
g. Sons his Acknowledgements and very sincere thanks
for the box of Candy received at their hands. He
has used it with much benefit to himself, as remedy
for cold and cough. ] am, with very much respect,
JOHN TYLER, jr, Private Secretary.
Albany, May Is, l842. Il
Gentlemen: You will pardon me for the delay in
replying your letter of the l4h ultimo, and ack-
nowledgng the receipt of box of your Clarified Is
sence of Hoarhound Candy.
Allow me to thank you for this kind respect, and
to express the hope that you will be literally patron
lied in your efforts for the public. The article got
up in beautiful style, and is highly commended by
those who have had occasion to use it.
Your obd't serv't,
Mcssrs Pcase s. Sons. VIM. c. BOUCK.
City Hall, .Ns,o York, june 81, l843.
Messrs have repeatedly used your Candy for
coughs and colds and always found relief but official
duties prevented me from wiring to you before. But
as have lately been cucd of the influenza, cannot
withhold from recommending the same to the public.
e. / am yours truly ss3l
ROBT. Fl. MORRIS.
Messrs. Pease s. Sons, as Division street.
Linden,uald, Oct IA, l843.
Gentlemen: have to thank you for the box Of
your, doubt not, Justly celebrated Clarified Essense
of Hoarhound Candy, and also for the very obligng
terms in which you have been pleased to present it.
have not, am happy to inform you, as yet had
occasion to use it, but will do when necessary,
with a confidence in its efficacy which is well war
ranted by the experience of others.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
M. VAN BUREN,.
After all, the best recommendation Of it is per-
sonal application which he invites those afflicted with
coughs and all public speakers TO make He will
keep constant supply at his Family Grocery Store,
on 7th street, nearly opposite the Patriotic Bank
dee 8 IS. HOLMES.
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nARBYS UNIVERSAL BIOGRAPHICAL
~ Dictionaries description of the
Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, Cities, Towns,
Forts Seas Harbors, Rivers, Lakes, Mountains,
Capes, &c., in the known world; with the govern
ment, customs, and manners of the inhabitants; the
extent boundaries and natural productions of each
country and the trade, manufactures and curiosites
of the cities and towns. Third edition, with ample
additions and improvements. This day published,
and for sale by X. FARNHAM,
dec Bookseller, Penn. av. corner 18th st.
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CTONE WARE Bath Brick, Paste and Liquid
~ Backing For sale by S, HOLMES,
dec 10 7th street.
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THE WONDERFUL. CURES
Per-
form
ed by DR..
SWAYNES
Compound Syrup
of Wild Cherry, in
Pulmonary CONSUME
TON, have excited the as
constituent of all who have wit
messed its marvellous effects there is 98h
no account of medicine, from the earliest
ages furnishing parallel; the almost
miraculous cures effected by this
extraordinary medicine, are un- @
precedentcd. One among af
the many certificates
may be seen
below
CINCINNATI, Feb Is, 184O. 4
DR. SwAYNE--Dear Sir: .N sd
DERMIT me to take the liberty of writing to you
I at this time to express nv appreciation, and to
recommend to the attention of heads of families and
others your invaluable medicine-the Compound
Syrup Of Prunus Virginiana, or Wild Cherry Bark.
In my travels of late, have seen, in great many
instances tho wonderful effects of your medicine in
as Coughing, Wheeling, Choking Of Phegm, Asth-
matte attacks, &c., SIC. should not have written
this letter. however, at present, although have felt
it my duty to add my testimony to it for some time,
had it not been for late instance where the medi-
cine above alluded to instrumental in restoring
to perfect health tonly child,'' whose case was
almost hopeless, in family of my acquaintance. 81
thank Heaven" said the doatlng mother, "my child
is saved from the jaws Of death!' and now say and
believe that beyond all doubt, DR. Swayne's Com
pound Syrup Of Wild Cherry is the most valuable
medicine in this or any other country am certain
have witnessed more than one hundred cases where
it has been attended with complete success. | am
using it myself in an obstinate attack Of Bronchitis in
which it proved effectual in an exceedingly short
time considering the severity of the case. can re-
commend in the fullest confidence of its superior
virtues; would advise that no family should be
without it it is very pleasant and always beneficial
worth double, and often ten times its price. The
public are assured there is no quackery about it.
r. JACKSON, DID. I'd
Formerly Pastor
| Of the First Presbyterian Church, MY.
In districts where Calomel and Quinine have been
too freely made Of in bilious complaints &C., DR.
| Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry, will pre-
vent their evil effects on the system, and act as
| strengthening Alternative and improve the Bilious
| functions. Ft ft s6t
| CAUrION.--All preparations from this valuable
tree, except the original d.. S,odyaes Compound Syrup
Of Wild Cherry, are fictitious and counterfeit Prepared
only by Dr., S,oay,e whose Office is now removed to
NJ W. Of Eighth and Race Streets Philadelphia.
| Sold by VIM. Stabler & Co, in Alexandria; q. M.
Sothoron, in Georgetown; John Ham, Point of Rocks
Md. the Rev. Isaac p Cook, No. SO, Baltimore St,
and ]. w. s. r. w. Davis Baltimore, Md L. j.
Stansbury, Annapolis, Md; and by
nov 24-6m FARNHAM, Washington.
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II ANDERSON, BOOKSELLER AND STA
VI. TONER, bet,cecn 18th and 1Sh Streets PENN.
.aperx-G A. keeps constantly for sale the follow
ing articles which he offers wholesale and retail,
as liberal terms as be had here or elsewhere viz
q ,i Printing paper, wrapping paper
Binders and trunk boards soasf
n Russia, calf, and sheep skins
Writing paper, drawing paper
Visiting and business cards, playing cards
Drawing materials, fancy articles, perfumery
Fishing tackle and twine, writing desks
Work boxes, blank books, Portfolios, snuff
VIZ Smoking and chewing tobacco, sogars, &c
Also, general assortment Of school books, CLASH
cal miscellaneous and Juvenile works. Bibles prayer,
and hymn books of every denomination, Catholic,
Protestant, Slc.) at the lowest northern prices.
NANCY NOTE PAPERS, ENVELOPES, &C.,
1 &c-A splendid assortment of meta papers, plain,
gilt embossed, and lace bordered do dc. envelopes
Of numerous sizes and patterns; pearl and ivory
carved folders of richest patterns soah of pearl,
IVORY and glass; plain and with notices Of best im-
pressions ladies' work boxes; fancy sealing wax
motto waters in boxes; assorted notices; card
Of carved ivory and pearl Of the the richest style Of
patterns; cards for baskets; perforated and Bristol
boards, and plain and embossed visiting cards for
sale by VIM. n. HAILY,
Penn. av. between 18th and 18th streets
nov 6-6mi
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TRESH RICE, PEARL BARLEY, VERMICEL-
l. LA, RICE FLOUR, TAMARINDS, &c.--For
sale by S. HOLMES, 7l4
dec l6-- f3 7th street,
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x IMMIGRANTS BALsAM OF HEALTH.--The

BALSAM OF HEALTH.--The
VI subscriber has lately received asuppIy The above
celebrated Balsam of Health from tho proprietor,
John 9. Miller, which has in few years relieved
thousands Of persons in the different sections Of the
country Of the following diseases: such IS Dyspepsia
and indigestion, depraved and Lost Appstse' Cnoa'c
and Nervous Diseases Fever and Agus. Debi ny, and
all those trains Of diseases resulting from disosdercd
condition Of the stoma h. - as5
1t has also been found highly beneficial IN Inptiry
of the blood and i'll condition Of the system, Heart
burn, nervous and sick Headache. ssss II s..
I, If parsons whose digaetlxa impniksd,
who feel depressed Id sprfsS md VIE ~ Najecs %
disturbed sleep, will but make trial Of the abovs
medicine, they will soon be relieved from all these
distressing complaints. For safe only p
at his drug store, (late Toods) Penn. avenue.
feb l5-1m
NHOICE CIGARS, CHEWING, AND SBIOK-
~ ING TOBACCO, The subscriber would re-
spectfuy invite the attention Of the lovers Of gen.
une cigar to call and examine the stock he hiss just
as equal in every respect, to any now in Washington,
and no mistake Among his assortment will be found
the following favorite brands W
MiDas and Anchor Regalia l M
La Favorita, La Norma, Panetela
Lavueltabagera, Canones, Diana -
Carantizada, Esperanza, Pescatorc,
Nonpareil, Imperial, Constantas
CASTILLO or Rifle, Estrella, FL Laurel
Ell Desrelo, and Principe of several brands
Also on hand lot of fine chewing aud smoking
Tobacco of various kinds, and the most approved
Snus in use to all of which he invites the attsaon
of the public before purchasing elsewhere.
.dr@stl JOSEPH II. FRANCE,
NJ , 7th street between D and E streets,
dec l6 and ID door above the Intelligencer Office.
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TNAMILY GROCERdES.--S HOLMES has now
Il received his full supply Of Fall and Winter
Goods, comprising complete assortment. His
ter cheese. cranberlle., apples, buckwheat, and
family -four mackerc salmon, smoked and picked,
&c.. &C., is worthy of attention, which he respect
fully invites. Seventh street, nearly opposite the
Patriotic Bank. dec 8
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WASHINGTON. D. C. SATURDAY, MARCH 1e, 1874

ERESH BUTTER, EGGS, &c.-The subscriber
i has just received a choice lot Of fresh Table
Butter
AZ choice New York Choose
SO dozen Fresh Eggs
200 bushels Mercer Potatoes
Also, for sale, Tamarinds, and choice lot Of
Sweetmeats, &c, SIC. a
@f gTAgst "a elrsgN s. HOLMES,
Jan I8 18th street.
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Messrs. Pease s. Sons, As Division street.

After all, the best recommendation of it is per-
sonal application which he invites those afflicted with
coughs and all public speakers to make He will
keep constant supply at his Family Grocery Store,
on 18th street, nearly opposite the Patriotic Bank
dee IS. HOLMES.