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COL JOSEPH S. LEAKE, of Loundes county,
Mississippi now and for number of years past
one of the most prominent members of the Loco.
foco party in that State, has openly renowned
Polk and Dallas. He has been for several years
a member Of the Legislature from Loundes county,
and one of the most active, influential, and devoted
leaders of the party.
Col. Leake will not support Mr.. Clay, but he
cannot and will not swallow James K. Polk, and
hence he will maintain position Of :" avowed
neutrality" His example will be followed by
hundreds of Democrats in Mississippi.
NeU Orleans Tropic.
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10000 WINGS AT SENECA FALLS.
Correspondence of the NJ Y. Tribune

" AUBURN, Aug IL, 1914.
The Senecas mustered to-day around their
Wing council-fre-TEN THOUSAND gallant
Wings, mainly the Farmers and Mechanics of
the surrounding country. From Cayuga, 500
Wings went up with Morgan for their speaker ;
and gallant old Monroe sent down 1000 men with
her untiring Dawson. Speeches of the right kind
were made-plain, sensible arguments Of the re-
spec,ve merits of Henry Clay and jimmy Polk
and assure you the latter was fairly dealt with,
and when weighed in the balance, found want
ing" Duer Of Oswego Morgan of Cayuga, Daw-
son of Monroe, Holey and Adams of Wayne,
have severally this day done our glorious Wing
cause signal service at the great Wing gathering
at Seneca Falls
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GREAT MEETING IN WASHINGTON
.ne COUNTY.
Correspondence of the Baltimore Patriot

Correspondence OF the Baltimore PanOt.
HAGERsTowN MD Aug. IL, 1874.
Our meeting OH Saturday was the largest ever
held in Western Maryland. The procession in
part was of a novel character here, the mechan-
les turned out in their various occupations, in
cars, engaged at work, with banners. upon which
were inscribed the Tariff of 1912" Mr.. Pratt
was received with great cordiality, and surprised
end delighted every body, ! assure you he made
an impression which will be lasting. 1t is well
he has travelled the State, for we gain by the
gatherings of the people, anxious to hear and see
him, as no man who attends can be otherwise
than delighted. Mr.. J. p. Kennedy gave lis one
of his best
In this Congressional District we shall have
very decided majority. Col. Pratt, if other parts
of the State do as well, will be elected by ma
jorty of $500. Clay will get larger vote.
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W HI G. M E E I IN G s.
WIGS! LOCOS!! TYLERITEs !!
ATTENTION THE wHoLEI
GRAND WING MASS MEETINGS in
MARYLAND. eHf

GRAND WING MASS MEETINGS IN
MARYLAND. az II
The Wing State Central Committee, having
ascertaned the most eligible localities for holding
the Congressional District Mass Meetings, an
nounce the following, viz:
The first Mass Meeting TO be held in the 9Th
Congressional District. on THURSDAY, THE 22D
OF AUGUST, at ELKTON, in Cecil county
The second Mass Meeting to be held in the 5.h.
Congressional District, on THURSDAY, THE Doth
OF AUGUST at SALISBURY, in Somerset county.
The third Mass Meeting to be held in the 81
Congressional District, on THURSDAY, THE 9TH
OF SEPTEMBER, at COCKEYSVILLE, in Balti-
more county.
The fourth Mass Meeting to be held in the 4th
Congressional District, on THURSDAY. THE 18TH
OF SEPTEMBER, in BALTIMORE CITY.
The fifth Mass Meeting to be held in the LIST
Congressional Dirtrct, on THURSDAY, THE 18th
OF SEPTEMBER, at BENEDICT, in Charles co.
The sixth Mass Meeting to be held in the Cd
Congressional District, on THURSDAY, THE 26TH
SEPTEMBER, at HAGERSTOWN, in Washing
ton county.
The Committee confidently expect that the
GREAT CAUSE will prompt The Wings in the
neIghborhood where these meetings are called, to
make all necessary arrangements for the recep-
ton of their Wing friends in the district They
will, therefore, call meetings and appoint all COM
mittees necessary to the accomplishment of the
object of this call.
JAMES HARDWOOD, Chairman of
the Wing State Central Committee.
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nights mail, though the Locofoco papers came
through. The Old School Democrat did not con-
tain word in reference to the election in st.
Louis city and county, and the Reporter" Uoco)
does not give any returns, but says :" the Wings
have carried the city and county, and by ma
jority somewhat larger than they could have
anticipated
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EY LEWIS & HUNT.

A 1T PRIEATE sale, e. 5a
AT AUCTION PRICES l7i a@
2tlO quires full bound Blank Books
200 do half bound do u e73at
so quarto Bibles; 50l pairs Shoes and Boots
2GO dozen Spool Cotton; 5UO boxes fancy Soap
25 iady's Work Boxes
~ splendid rose and and maple wood portable
Writing Desks
dozen Guitars; l dozen Volins
III cases brass and wood work Clocks
2OO dozen ladies' white and cold cotton Hose
2Ol do gentlemen's Half Hose
3 cases white fashionable Hats
Also, Rogers Razors and table cutlery of all kinds.
LEWIS s. HUNT,
Je 26- asg g4 Auctoneers.
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Mr. MUHLENBERG, the Democratic candidate for
Governor of Pennsylvania, whose dealh we re-
corded on Tuesday, was consttutionally predis-
posed to apoplexy-hs father having died of the
same disease-aud that which terminated SO fatal
ly on Saturday being his third attack.
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FROM HAYTI.

MORE ANARcHY-The brig Souther at Boston
from Cape Hayten LIST August, brings unpleasant
intelligence. The Domincians are again at war
among themselves, and are threatened with inva-
sion by army organizing at the Cape. One
hundred of the Domincians fled to the Cape for
protection, few days before the Souther sailed.
President Guerrero was about to make tour
through the island.
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THE PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE UNITED
WI ST.ATES
w ITH NOTICES of other portions of America, by
s. G. Goodrich, author of Peter Parley's Tales, for
the use of schools. The main purpose of the work
is to furnish full, accurate, and just history of the
Western Continent, which may attract and render
land While, therefore, it is full, in point Of natter
it is SO arranged to be easily mastered by the pupil
and without excessive demands upon the attention of
the teacher. 1t will be remarked that the work is
largely illustrated with engravings Of scenes and in
cident together with portraits pans and maps, de-
signed to convey correct ideas of and things and
at the same time taking that the history shall be
studied with accurate geographical notions.
Also, THE PICTORIAL HISTORY OF FRANCE,
upon the same plan, and by the same author.
Just received and for sale at the Book and Station
cry store of r. FARNHAM,
aug2 Corner 18th st. and Penn. av.
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AUCTION SALES n
BY WILLIAM MARsHALL

FURgNITURE, GROCERIES, CROCKERY, &c.
SATURDAY morning Aug. H. at o'clock, |
VIII sell In front of my store, good assortment
OF new and secondhand furniture, also lot of Gro
ceres, Crockery, &c. among which are Mahogany
dining rabies, Bureaus centre and card Tables ma
hogany Chairs; French high and low post Bedseads.
Beds, Bedding, hair and shuck Mattresses, chamber
furniture, Looking Glasses Solar and Astral Lamps.
Clocks, Andirons, Shovel and Tongs, paror and
chamber Carpets stair Carpet, cane and wood seat
Chairs, &c and lot Of kitchen utensils t1 "a
Also, lot of Groceries, Tobacco, Segars, Coffee.
&c with general assortment of China, q ass, and
Crockery. w. MARSHALL, IL
auSt2 Auctioneer.
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LOCAL N E W S.

A Pic Mica large party of ladies' and gen.
temen left the city wharf at 18th street this morn
ing at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of spending the
day at Custis's Spring, accompanied by the Ger
man Cotlon Band, and bountifuly supplied with
the good things of life. We wish them (what
they are doubtless experiencing pleasant time.
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nF ATTENTION, GRENADIERs-You are hereby
noiied to attend meeting of the company to-mor-
row evening the 18th inst. at Concert Hall at . o.
clock AS full uniform will be ready Tor lnspec
ton. and the election Of officers will take place,
everv member is expected to be present. BY order
of the chairman JOHN MILLS, Secretary.
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The subscribers have likewise notes OF commentator
from
Hon. WILLIE p MANGUM, Pres u S. Senate
Hon. GEORGE EVANS, U. S. Senate
Hon. J. J. CRITTENDEN, u. S. Senate
all intimate friends of Mr.. Clay
The copies being made by the Daguerreotype pro-
cess are of equally faithful with the original
and the likeness in this dminutive form is fully as
striking as in the larger picture.
The pins already issued have met with the most
enthusiastic admiration and the subscribers have
ceIved the warmest commentator for the taste dis
played in getting up these really valuable Wing
badges, possessing they do intrinsic ,Dorth that
will survive the political excitement Of the day,
and will prevent their value from ever being less than
their cost.
They are small, chaste well made, and warranted
gold. The extensive demand that appears to be aris
ing for them will enable the subscribers to furnish
them at the low price of 80 so piece, or $36 per
dozen.
To prevent imposition our address will be stamped
upon the back of each pin thus " Nat. Nina Gall'y,
247 Br'dway, N Y"
Orders sent through any responsible New York
house, will receive immediate attention.
THEODORE FRELINGHUYSEN.
The subscribers have also in their possession the
finest likeness taken of Hon. Theodore Freling
huysen 1t is most perfect picture in every respect
and the expression is peculiarly animated and pleas
ing The general opinion of Mr. F.'s friends may be
gathered from the following note:
Messrs. Anthony Ed,uards y Co.
GENTLEMEN: have seen with pleasure your Daguer-
reoype picture of Hon. Theodore Frelinghuysen, and
from my acquaintance with him, bear testimony to
its excellence The picture is taken in yonr usual ad
mrable style and The expression is such that his most in
innate friends could not suggest improvement. ] un
hesaiingy pronounce it the finest likeness of Mr.. FIRE.
linghuysen have seen
Signed WILLARD FILLMORE.
This likeness will also be copied in the style above
mentioned, and furnished at the same prices.
An exquisite ,nezzotint engraving from the above
likeness of Mr.. Frenghuysen has Just been issued,
and will be furnished at the unprecedented low price
of rs cents per copy. liberal discount made 10
wholesale purchasers.
ANTHONY, EDWARDS & Co.
National Miniature Gallery, PAT Broadway, N. Y.
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CITY TAXES.
CoLLEcToR's OFFICE, Cry HALL, June %, 1874.
NOTICE To DELlNQUENTS--By authority of
IN the law of the Corporation, notice is hereby Civ
en- to all persons whose taxes city property or
household furniture remain unpaid that at the expi-
ration of sixty days from the date hereof the coec-
ton will be enforced by the advertisement and sale
of the property charged with such taxes.
~ A. ROTHWELL,
iyl 2aw2mf Collector.
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DIED,

This morning at O'Clock, A. M after lingering
illness, which he bore with christian resignation,
LAZARO BENVENEDO, in the seth year Of his
age
His funeral will take place tomorrow, (FridayD
afternoon at o'clock, from his late residence on |
street NORTH near 22d sire ct His friends and ac-
quaintances are respectfully invited to attend
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CLOTHING, CLOTHING, CLOTHING!

CLOTHING, CLOTHING, CLOTHING!
GUNNER ARRANG EMENT-Closing out my
~ summer stock to make room for a splendid new
assortment Of fall goods @
have this day determined to close out my sum-
mer stock of clothing and have made deduction of
twenty-five per cent of my former prices all sum-
mer goods. Persons in want Of light wcllmade
clothing of fashionable style and good materials, will
do we'll to give call before going elsewhere,
have one Of the largest stocks of clothing in the
United States and of superior workmanship, viz:
Light figured coats formerly ~ IS now 81 IS
do do 27s 200
Linen coats, very fine 2 rs 10
do superior French :" 3 no 50
Pl'dsilk vests, handsome style 800 90
do do do 2 50 g" rs
A good assortment Of vests from IS cents to 80 SD
On pantaIoons and other clothing the same reduc-
ton will be made and only one price asked.
Clothing made to measure at the shortest notice,
of the best materials and workmanship and at very
reduced prices.
Fine dress and frock coats from 10 to ST.
Extra SUPER do 20
Pants of fine French and English cassimeres from
$4to6
AtW. MARSHALl.S Auction and Commission
store Penn avenue, between 9th and 10th sts., and
at his Clothing store, eight doors below Gadsby's
Hotel As h't jyl7
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LLNSEED OIL.

I LLNSEED OIL
L HAVE today received on consignment 5 barrels
prime Linseed Oil in good order, which will be sold
cheap for cash. J, F. CALLAN,
Corner Of and 7th streets.
An additional supply of Turnip Seed will be open
ed this day, jy30-eo3t
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CABINET MIXER AND UNDERTAKEN.

CABINET MAKER AND UNDERTAKEN.
lawn G removed TO the house lately occupied by
l Ambrose Lynch, E q. the subscriber prepared
to execute all work in the Cabinet line lie is pre-
pared in every way for Undertaking, having Cooling
Boards and Ice Coolers, which necessary at this
season Of the year to prevent unpleasant smell tie
has Bers and Pals for carrying Hearses and Carrl-
ages furnished at short nstce II IS his nten ION
TO keep on hand number OF ready-mads Comns OF
mediate nterment His establishment can easily be
found BY inquiring for the sign Of the First and
asst 7th street between u and streets, near the
Patent Office.
jy % len ohLLhN.
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SOUTHERN SERENADERs.-Th second and last
entertainment of these dark minstrcls at Apollo
Hall to. night. See their advertisement.
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D NOTICE.
10y virtue ofthree wrts off fas two issued by H.
Howison and one by B. X. Morsell, Esqs Justices of
the Peace for Washington County. and to me direct
ed, shall offer at public sale to the highest bidder
for cash, on Saturday, 4ug 10TH at O'Clock. A. M,
opposite the Centre Market in the city of Washing
ton, the following goods and chattels to wit: one
Feather bed, one Bolster and two Pillows one Dim-
ty Bedspread, two Bed Quilts, two Blankets, three
diaper Table cloths, two pair cotton sheets, five win
dow curtains, &c. &c. seized and taken as the prop
ery of Susan E. Sullivan and Leonard 0. Cook, (se-
curty for S. E. Sullivan and will be sold to satisfy
three judgments, two due Geo. Mattingly and one
due Jas lehman. LAMBERT s. BECK,
aug2-3t Constable.
IP The above sale is postponed until Thursday
morning, the 18th inst same time and place.
augl3 L. S. BECK, Constable.
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SCHOOL BOOKS.

A SCHOOL BOOKS.
II large and general assortment of School Books
and school requisites all of which have been care
fully selected regards binding, &c., for sale
liberal terms as elsewhere in the District, at
GARRETT ANDERSON'S,
may 21-tf Penn. av., btw | 18th and 18th streets.
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TT GROCERIES. "gE#
HAVING purchased all the interest Of WILLIAM III.
FALEs in the late firm of FALEs & Glover, the sub
scriber will keep constantly hand fine and fresh
assortment of FAMILY GROCERIES, among which
are the following:
Sugars.-Loaf, Pulverized, Crushed, Lump, New
Orleans, Porto Rico Muscovado, Havana, Brown, SC
JNolasses-Porto Rico, New Orleans, Sugar-house
Syrup. - ~
Tsas.-Imperial, Gunpowder, Old Hyson, Young
Hyson, Hyson Hyson Skin, Pouchong, &c.-all well
selected.
Cq6se.-Java, Angoitura, Rio, Cuba, Laguyra, ST.
Domingo, and Burnt
Spicss.-Allspce, Mace, Cloves, Pepper, Ginger,
Nutmegs, Cinnamon, sc. H
Fardt-Figs, Raisins, Prunes, Citron, Tamarinds.
OL-Lamp, Sweet, and Florence.
Candles.-Wax (colored), Mould, Sperm, Patent
Sperm, and Adamantine.
Soap.-Windsor, CASTLE, Palm, Almond, Brown.
Fish -Mackerel, Cod, Shad, Scotch and other
Herring, SIC.
Cgars.-l5,OOO best Puerto Principe and other
brands.
Miscellaneous. Lard, Hams, Salt, Maca-
ron, Vermlcelli, Pickles, Catsups, sc.
.Mats.-A great variety, made of grass, hemp, &c.
Wo,d,varc of all kinds.
Citizens, generally, are respectfully invited to give
me call at the Of It'll and sire ets opposite
the General Post Office.
july 10 R. L. GLOVER.
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IMMENSE SUCCESS !
THE SOUTHERN SERENADERS
OR ALABAMA .MLNSTRELS
AT APOLLO HALL,
FOR TWO NIGHTS MORE.

Or BY request. co
Wednesday and Thursday euenings august l4 and 18th
Is FRONT SEATS RESERVED FOR THE LADIES. 81
The g Southern Serenaders," previous to leaving
for the West, will give two Of their nimitable
performances in Washington, by request of several
citizens, who were present at their former Concert
There will be entire change Of performance; consist
ing of all the popular Ethiopian Glees, Melodies,
Chorusses, Duetts &c. now extant.
It is with pleasure the mnstrels announce the APP
pearance on this occasion Of Messrs. WESTON &
KENT, who have kindly volunteered their services,
will sing those two popular airs, the "Last FAREWELL
and the "Green Isle of the Sea-"
Admission IS cents; children half price, if accom-
panied with their parents or guardians.
Doors open at to 8, performance to commence
at 81 precisely.
For particulars see small bills.
IT Police in attendance under the direction Of
Officer Radcliffe. augl0
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NEGROES WANTED.

i wish TO purchase any number of negroes for the
New Orleans market, and will give at all times the
highest market price in cash for likely young negroes
Those wishing to SELL will find it to their interest to
call at my establishment, corner Of Seventh street
and Maryland avenue, where myself or agent can b
seen at any time
Communications promptly attended to:
june 5-f THOS. WILLIAMS.
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LIME LIME Z! LIJME!!,

Il
d UST RECEIVED and for sale cheap, another sup
ply Of fresh burnt Lime part in barrels, extra size,
at the Lumber and Wood Yard, corner OF 9th ana
Missouri streets. The subscriber offers also an ',e
different kinds and qualities of Lumber, and OAK,
pine and Hickory wood at the lowest prices for cash.
aug9-3t~ GEohIE oobbD
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NOTICE. -

NOTICE. t $50 f,
For Piney Point, Old Point, and Norfolk.
Gna9Ils.r The steamer O5CEOLA, for the ba-
zae..sak lance Of the season, will leave WASH
Saturdays, at 3 o'clock, A. M. Returning, she will
leave Norfolk on Sundays and Thursdays, at o.
clock P. M. h3
Passage and fare to Piney Point, $2 to Norfolk,
$6. TIE Osceoia will stop at the usual landings on
the river, to take off or land passengers.
july l6 ta@ JAMES MITCHELL Master.
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augl5-3t
IN TO CLAY CLUBS.
Il HE WING TALISMAN.--CLAY AND

FVN 10 CL.HH CLUBS.
i HE WING TALISMAN.-CLAY AND
FRELIN HUYSEN BREASTPINS.-
The subscribers, having been repeatedly solicited
from various parts Of the country, to furnish copies
Of their beautiful Dague,reotpe Likeness of lion.
Henry Clay, taken few days after his nomination
by the Baltimore Convention, have made arrangements
for copying it extensively into BREAST Pms for the
benefit of the friends of that eminent statesman The
likeness is very spirited one, and has met with uni.
versa commentator from the friends of Mr.. Clay.
The following note. among others, bears ample tes-
timony to its peculiar excellence
The Daguerreotype likeness of Hon. Henry Clay by
Messrs Anthony, Edwards & Co. is, in opinion, far
the most accurate takenndeed the only giving.
does, his peculiar expression such manner as has
been attained in any painted engraved likeness
that we have Signed
IT. MOREHEAD, u s. Senate.
EPHRAIM H. FOSTER,
GARRETT DAVIS, M. C.
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010 LOST
DIU REWARD--Between Bakers Franklin Inn,
9th streets, and Centre Market, small leather wal
let, containing two twenty dollar bills Of Virginia
paper, and several papers, of value to the owner
The finder will receive 81 reward and the thanks of
the owner poor man, by leaving it at this Office.
Ha it i@ aa RECTOR GiST,
auglO-1w e& Loudon Co.,Va
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CODA WATER, fresh from the fountain, at GIL
y MANS Drug Store feb24
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w For .ole nv w. ELIOT & CO.,
mayl-lm Corner Oh anu i~A' 'A'''''
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IT FRESH TUR.NIP SEED.
y UST RECEIVED, an additional supply of Garden
Seeds, suitable for fall sowing, grown by DR.. Land
reth; crop Of 1874 For sale by
A. GARDNER.
aug15-3t street, near 9th.
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HOUSES FOR RENT ON CAPITOL HILL.
A.. THE west three-story brick house, which is
Wiii- in the occupancy of Mrs. Ballard, can be had
at any time by making application TO J. w. Beck,
who can be found, at all times, at his Office East
Capitol street, next to Capt. Clements DWELLING
Also: One two-story brick house, in the immediate
neighberhood of my residence, on A street east
third square from the Capitol .l..Ls
jy To- y9r J.. w. BECK.
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WI PAINTS AND OIL
w ALLACE ELIOT & CO., corner off and 18th
streets, have on hand for sale
White Lead in oil, pure, extra, and No.
Chrome, Paris and Imperial Greens
Pure Verdigris, Chrome Yellow
Linseed Oil, &C., &c. je 81
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A NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to VIM. H. FALEs, of the
late firm of FALEs s. GLOVER, will please make pay
ment to r. l.. GLOVER.
July is VIM II. FALES.
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m COAL! COLL! CO.aL!!!

m COIL! CO.4L!! CO.HL!!!
/ HE SUBSCRIBERS have now on hand, and will
continue to receive, superior article of ANTHRA-
CITE COAL from John l.. Butler s. Co. This coal
is mined near Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania, and is
known in this city as the celebrated Butler Coal,
which has been highly recommended by all who have
used it, as will be by the highly respectable GER
tificates annexed:
used coal last winter which purchased of Messrs.
John Pettibone Co., and it gave entire satisfaction.
w. W. SEATON
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TURTLE SOUP! TURTLE SOUP
AT THE pOsT-OFFICE HOUSE, corner of 7th
and streets, tomorrow Thursday morning, at Ii
O'Clock. Three extra fine Green Turtles having
been Just received, will be served up in the most ap
proved style. r. a, DE SAULES.
ne Families will be supplied by sending their
orders as above augl2-lw
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purchased last year. from Messrs. John Pettibone g.
Co. what he called the Butler Coal never used O
finer article of fuel When can find the Butler Coal,
shall not inquire for any other kind for persuaded
there is none better JAMES HOBAN.
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PATENT OFFICE, May 81, 1874.
Gentlemen Tho Coal that you furnished for the Patent
Office during this last spring proved very excelent and
used the same kind which was delivered at my house.
1t proved in both cases highly satisfactory.
Ii. L. ELLSWORTH.
Messrs J. PETTIBoNE 81 Co, Washington.