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} W. BROWNING, Merchant Tsiioy, ,snde

u w. BROWNING, Merchant Taiior, under
the United States Hotel, wishes TO coll the al
tention of members Of Congress, citizens, and
strangers, to his stock Of goods, such as cloths,
cassmeres, and vestngs, equal to anything in this
market; which goods will be made up to order a,
the shortest notice and best style, and, as usual
you will get the worth of your money. You need
not order your clothing out Of Warrington, thinking
to get il cheap. Call at my store, and I will con-
vince you that will sell you as good garment as
you can get in the United States for the money
My stock is unusually large, and must SELL
N. B. l have a very large assortment OF ready
made clothing of my own manufacture; cloth cloaks,
overcoas dress and frock do, paniaoons and vests
which will be found very superior and CHEAP; :,
Nov 22-eodtf p. w. u.
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A GENCY For, CLAIMS AT WASHING.

A GENCY FOR, CLAIMS AT WASHING
IA TON, ID. C.--CHARLEs DE- SrLDse, Cen
eral Agent, No. IL, Todd's buildings, Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington, D. c., offers his services TO
those who may have claims on either Of the execr-
tive departments, or Congress- or private claims on
individuals.
Particular attention paid TO the settlement of ac-
counts Of disbursing officers who may find it ncon-
venent to attend personally, especially those of the
navy.
Also attends as agent for non resident property
holders, collecting rents, procuring pensions, &c.
Charges will be moderate, and regulated by the
amount claimed, and the extent of services required
Communications (post pad) will receive mmedi-
ate attention.
He has the honor to refer to the Navy Depart
ment and the several bureaus connected with il;
Second Comptroller and Fourth Auditors offices,
and the senior pursers in the navy and also TO Hon.
c. C. Cambrceng, New York; Commodore Charles
Stewart, Philadelphia; Commodore John Downs,
Boston; Hon. Henry L. Ellsworth, Washington;
Hon. E. H. Foster Nashville, Tennessee; and
Thomas M. Blount, esq, Pensacola.
Aprl III
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DANCING ACADEMY.

MIR. F. G. Liable has the honor TO inform the
lNl ladies and gentlemen Of Washington, George.
town, and Alexandria, that his Dancing Academy
will reopen on Tuesday, 4th November, at his
dwelling house, on Pennsylvania avenue.
Days Of ti,ition-Tuesdays Thursdays, and Sat-
urdays; from 3p. m. to p. M, for young lades
from to7 p M, for young masters.
N. b. Those ladies and gentlemen who may feel
desirous to receive instruction at Georgetown, will
please leave their names with Mr.. George Hoz-
man, Union Hotel, or at Mr. LIS residence in
Washington.
Oct. 27--2taw3m lint. and Georgetown Adv.l
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Two cLAIMANTs.-FRANcIs A. DIcKINs

rVNO CLAIMANTS.-FRANCI A. DICKENS
i continues TO undertake the agency of claims be-
fore Congress, and other branches of the govern
ment, including commissioners under treaties, and
the various public Offices. He will attend TO pre-
enpon and other land claims, the procuring of pat
for public lands, and the confirmation by Com
gress of grants and claims TO land claims for prop
erty lost in, taken for, the service of the United
States; property destroyed by the Indians, or while
in the possession of the United States; invalid,
lutionary, navy, widows and halfpay pensions;
claims for revolutionary services, whether for COM
mutation, halfpay, or bounty lands--as well those
against the State of Virginia the United States;
all claims growing out Of contracts with the govern
ment; or damages sustained in consequence Of the
action conduct Of the government; and, indeed,
any business before Congress or the public offices,
which may require the aid of an agent or attorney.
His charges will be moderate, and depending upon
the amount of the claim and the extent of the ser
vice.
In the prosecution of claims against Mexico, un
der the late convention, MIR. Dickins and the Hon
G. P. Van Ness, late Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentiary Of the United States in
Spain, are associated; and any claim sent to either
of them, will receive their united and prompt aten-
ton.
Mr.. F. A. Diclins is known to most of those
who heve been in Congress within the last few
years or who have occupied any public station at
Washington
His Ifioe is on F street, Sd door east of the
Treasury Department.
All letters must be postpaid.
May l8-1y
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M EDlCAL NoTlCE.-Dr. WM. A. Mellow.
lRl ELL, with the view Of directing his attention
more especially to diseases OF the chest, will here
after practise his profession from the 18th Of No
vember 10 the 18th Of May in the city of New Or
leans and from the LIST Of June the 1st Of Novem
Der in Louisville, kentucky--in order that at all
seasons his patients may enjoy the benefit of suitable
climate. The mild temperature and humid aimos
phere of New Orleans, rendering this peculiarly
salubrious winter residence for the consumptive.
Nov ll--3taw3w
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|. PATAPSCo FEMALE INSTITUTE.
Right Reverend William r. Nottingham, visiter.
Mrs. Lincoln Phelps, principal.
TINE winter session Of this institution will be
l. open from and after Wednesday, the 9TH Of
November next.
EIlicou's Mills, Oct. ], l645.
Oct. Q-w3m
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FAMILY GROCERIES.

FAMILY GROCERIES.
DANDOLPH e. KELLER are now receiving
II their fall stock OF family groceries, which
they offer to their customers and the public at low
prices, in part, viz:
is hogsheads N. o. and P. r. sugar, part prime
25 bags Brazil sugar
90 packages loaf, crushed, and powdered sugar
SO bags Old Government Java coffee
rs do Maracaibo do
25 bags Rio coffee
304 chests fresh teas
1000 gallons winter sperm oil
90 boxes patent candles
: 25 do first quality sperm candles
IS whole, half, and quarter boxes bunch raj
sins
90 kegs Malaga grapes in prime order
20 do sun raisins
cases Canton preserved ginger
l do do dry do aa
s do prunes, in jars and fancy boxes
S drums Sultana raisins
10 boxes verrnicelh and maccaroni
100 pounds fresh nutmegs
100 do do mace s@"
500 do Bordeaux almonds
Is cases olives and capers
With variety of other fruits and spices
30 dozen brooms, Nos. !, 2, and 3
10 do whisks, do do
25 do painted buckets
IL do Alicante mats.
IL do Jute do
$500 pounds Goldfish
so boxes scaled herrings
RANDOLPH & KELLER,
Nov. 15-eo3tif Opposite Browns Hotel.
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NEW FANCY GOODS.--Ws are now open
IN ing, and shall be daily receiving, until after the
Christmas holidays, beautiful assortment OF
rich fancy goode, consisting in part Of retculee,
PURSES evening fans, card cases, toilet glasses gold
bracelets, pencils and thmbles, ivory handle hair
brushes, shcll dressing combs, &c; gloves, miis;
and three cases of Paris erfumery--containing lip
save cold cream oils pomadc, and beef marrow, for
Identifying and promoting the growth Of the hair.
odors for the handkerchief, cologne, &c.
Fancy and psrfamery store, Penn. avenue,
Between 10Th and 9th streets.
columbian Fountain
Nov N-5tf
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NEWS! NEWS. NEWS!!!
TRANSATLANTIC NEWSPAPER OFFICE,
South John street, Liverpool

CHARLES WILMER Newspaper, Forward
~ ing, and General Agent, continues to supply to
order, with greater prompitude and regularity than
any other house, and on the most reasonable terms,
Ga London daily paper for &c los. sterling per an
num- newspapers, prices-currents, shipping lists,
magazines, books and stationery, type, printers and
binders materials, and merchandise ofevery descrp-
ton, to all parts of the United States, Canada Nova
Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland, by the
mail steamers, sailing on the 4th and 10Th of each
month from Liverpool, and to all the West nda
islands, Mexico, and Texas, by the royal mail
steamers, sailing every fortnight from Southampton.
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TOHN MILLS, fashionable bootmaker, Cole
y mans Hotel, No. /, Sixth street, Washington
is now prepared to furnish gentlemen with boots
and shoes of the latest French fashions (hayng just
received new set of lasts from mis- correspondent,
which, for neatness Of fit and style of Workmanship
cannot be surpassed in this or any other city.
The subscriber being practical bootmaker, with
an experience of fifteen years in cutting and fitting
and now devoting his whole attention to the comfort
Of the gentlemen, he fatters himself that he can
give satisfaction to all those who may favor him
with call. As he sells no work but his own man.
ufacture, all those who purchase from him may de.
pend on the worth Of their money.
JOHN MILLS.
P. 8. Work made to order at the shortest posi-
bic notice, warranted good and to fit well.
Nov 29-3tfS&Tu
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GROCERIES! GRoCERIES!!--The subscri-
Vt bers have received from the New York and
Baltimore markets their supply of fresh groceries,
suitable for fall trade to which they invite the atten-
They have been all bought at the lowest market
prices, and will be sold at small advances. We
enumera Q, in part
l6 chests fresh teas, superior quality, and sssort-
ed kinds
SO bags old Java, Maracaibo, Rio, and Laguayra
s hhds Santa Cruz, Orleans, and Porto Rico
10 bbls loaf, crushed, and powdered sugars
20 bags Brazil sugar
20 bbls. and 80 bags buckwheat, (prime)
as do. and ~ haIEbbls -four, (family and extra)
Is boxes prime Goshen cheese.
90 kegs prime Glades butter
Mackerel No. ], shad, Goldfish, and salmon
25 doz. corn brooms
90 do. painted buckets
Whisps, willow baskets, -four and sugar boxes
25 boxes sperm candles
do. patent do
20 do. mould do.
6 do. adamantine do.
600 gallons sperm oil, winter strained
bbls whale oil
| cask currants
80 drums figs; almonds, flberts, and ground nuts
3 cases superior pineapple cheese
Is boxes Colegates pearl starch
Nutmegs, and ground spices of all kinds, fresh
S liercss Orleans and Porto Rico molasses
cask superior strip
Rancid lard in kegs, for burning
500 gallons pure cider vinegar.
ALSO
Choice chewing tobacco
Superior Principe, La Norma, and Havana cigars
Daily expected by schooner Victory
$50 whole, half, and quarter boxes fresh Malaga
raisns
bbls. cranberries
Q casks prunes.
All of which, with every kind of choice family
groceries not here enumerated, we can recommend
to buyers.
Centre Market space, No. 2 from 9th street.
Nov 26--3tdif Nat Intel.
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MEXICAN SCRIP FOR SALE.

MEXICAN SCRIP FOR SALE.
A BOUT $500 in Mexican scrip, bearing pc
"A cent interest per annun, and payable in seven
teen quarterly instalments, of which are a.
ready due, for sale by the present holder, who is
about to remove to Europe.
Offers received until the 25th Of October lsi5
addressed to p, No. 292 Broadway, New York.
This s good opportunity offered TO capitalists
to make safe and profitable investment. 49,
Oct Tiff
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JOHN EARLE, JUN. & Co.

-"- !OIIIN IsFtrNLE, jun, N CU', M
Merchant Idiiors, No. as Washington street. Boston,
" GUILD respectfully inform their numerous
w friends and the public generally, that they
have received large supply of most elegant and
fashionable cloths, cassimeres, and other goods,
which they are prepared to make up in their usual
superior style, ut short notice, and very low prices,
and forward to any part Of the United States The
attention of
MEMBERS OF CoNGREss, NAVY AND Army OFFICERS,
and gentlemen in the employ of government, is par
tcularly invited, to many Of whom they are already
known, and beg to render their grateful acknow-
Judgments for their long-continued patronage.
liberal credit, as heretofore, will be given.
They have appointed
Ch DE SsIding No. IL, Todd's buildings, Penn. 10.
Washington, ID. c.,
their agent, who is duly authorized to receive
payments and orders, which will be promptly at
tended to.
Nov 1-3tawtf
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ADVERTISEMENT.

nz-Observe CHARLES WILMER has no con
necton whatever with Messrs. Wilmer & Smith,
and all orders and communications for Charles
Wilmer must be addressed in full to the
TRANSATLANTIC NEWSPAPER OFFICE,
S South John street, Liverpool.
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EREgMERY AND FANCY ARTICLES,

ERFUMERY AND FANCY ARTICLES,
i CHEAP.-Anxious to reduce my stock OF
perfumery and fancy articles, they now offered
at very reduced prices, Persons in want Of good
perfamery, cheap, will call at the corner Of E and
7th streets, where they will And German, French,
and American cologne florida, and lavender waters;
elegant extracts, for the handkerchief and toilet
bea grease, bears OIL lipsalve, sackets tooth and
nail brushes, shaving boxes, mirrors; soaps of oil
sorts, some OF them very old; razors and straps;
shaving. boxes and brushes; maccassar oil, hair dye,
pomatum, silk purses, wash balls, cold cream, OK
marrow, teetbing rings playing cards, razor paste,
shaving cream, hair powder, ivory dressing combs,
Cachou's pocket combs, &c, DC, &c.
J. r. CALLAN,
Corner Of < and 7th streets.
Nov. %
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FOR NoRFoLK.-oNE TRIP A WEEK.

1n THE Steamer ocEOLA
a n will, for tho remainder Of the
vESFsT.5 M n,seasoD make but one trip a
= sweek to the above place, leav
ing Washington every Friday at o'clock, a. M,
and Alexandria at %. Returning, she will leave
Norfolk every Monday, at o'clock, p. m. Passage
and fare &c.
She will arrive in Norfolk next morning in time
for the James river boats, and for the cars going
South. Passage and fare from Washington to
Richmond, Sc.
The Oceola will stop at her usual landings on the
Potomac, and touch at Cone river going and re-
turning.
Nov Is
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PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY.

PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY.
- HYATT, Agent for the Protection Insurance
-. Company of Hartford, Connecticut, offers to
insure houses mills, factories, barns, and their
tents, and all other descriptions of insurabe proper
ty, against loss or damage by fire. The rates of
premium offered low as those of any other
similar institution, and every man has now an OPP
portunity, for trfng sum, to protect himself
against the ravages of this destructive element,
which often in single hour sweeps away the earn
ings of many years.
The course the Office pursue in transacting their
business, and in the adjustment and paying Of loss
es, is prompt and liberal.
For terms reinsurance, application may be made
to the above named agent, at his office, opposite
Browns Hotel, in the city Of Washington, who is
authorized to issue policies to applicants without
delay.
d. w. CLARK, President
w. CONNER, Secretary
s. HYATT, Agent.
June Sly
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To DENTIsTS.

r HAVE to-day received new supply of porce-
i lain teeth of all sorts and Sizes from the ceebra
ted mandatory Of DR.. McGrath, Of Philadelphia,
which will be sold at his prices. They are very
handsome and well shaped. If you want good
teeth cheap, call on J. F. CALLAN,
Corner of Z and 7th streets.
Sept LIFT f 5
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CARPET HALL AND DEPOT, PEILADEL

CARPET HALL AND DEPOT, PHILADEL
PHIA.
rARPETINGS, floor furniture, silk and carriage
" oil cloths, mattings, and window shades.
House-keepers "attention!"
100 pieces Brussels and Wilton carpetings
500 do super three ply imperial and ingram
do
1000 do medium and fine ingram do
500 do ventan and damask, assorted widths
500 do hemp, cotton and rag carpets
500 do Nankin, Canton and Spanish mating
100 do druggets and woollen floor cloths
100 do furniture oil cloths, "a to Ga wide
1000 yards floor oil cloths, from l to 8 yards
wide
900 transpa rent oiled window shades, Italian
moonlight and landscape views
1000 New England patent blinds
100 bales nlicant mats, assorted sizes
900 do manila and jute mats
500 Wilton, Brussels and tufted hearth rugs
cases embroidered Partisan muslin curtains
9 do worsted carpet binding
500 dozen brass stair-rods
S cases embroidered cloth and worsted piano
and table covers
This mammoth stock, laid in for cash, comprising
every variety of pattern, will be sold wholesale and
retail, at the warehouses, Is and 20 north Second
street. up stairs at FIVE per cent advance for cash or
city acceptances, with interest added
J.SIDNEY JONES.
Jan. 28-ly
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UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN AGPVc,;
AT WASHINGTON CITY, d.

Al WARRINGTON CITY, ID.
flee on l2fh street, beiicesn Pennsylvania ar,u,,
(FSreei, kno,rn as Kings Caller, w
TINE UNDERSIGNED, having ope,.d ;,
i above office for the transaction of dom.' s'
and foreign agencies, invite the public at,en,".
the following prospectus
They will attend TO the purchase, sale n, a.
change Of lands and real estate generally, j. "a a
parts of the United States, Texas, or tie W.. sa
Indies. ""'
To the formation of companies here or in r.
rope, for the sale or purchase Of lands or colon,s
lands in Texas or the United States; or tho ~
purchase, or exchange Of the same to- by !, 'st
individuals in this country or in Europe ''~
The purchase or sale of United States a, O.,
stocks, or any kind of public securities. 'As
Negotiating loans on bonds and mor,oo,e, :,
other securities. 'o'~~
Prosecution Of claims on the governmen, Of II.
United States for lands or money, before ei,bs,
he executive departments or Congress.
Obtaining the remission of fines and 6rfsin,
incurred by alleged violations of the revenue o.
other laws.
Securing patents, and trunsacting any business
with the Patent Office.
Obtaining pensions, revolutionary, army a.
navy, and doing any other business connse,,s
herewith.
Settlement of accounts with the State, Treaa,v
War, Navy, and Post Office Departments. ~
Collecting private claims and interest on Tho mi.
lie debt F''
Prosecuting claims before the various board, 4
Indian commissioners, or any boards heresfor \.
tablished under treaties with foreign powers.
Preparing papers for presentation to Comm.
and the executive departments.
One of the firm of this agency will visit EuoD.
and the other Texas in few weeks, either of wbom
would attend to any business that may be cop6dA
to his care. Their numerous European correspond.
ents, and those in Texas, afford them immeln,
facilities for the transaction of any agency abroad
committed to their charge.
Persons DESTROYS of emigrating to Texas and
dsposing of their estates in exchange for lands
that country, or those wishing to make inyes,meps
there, may find it greatly to their advantage to apy
to this agency.
Persons having occasion to employ counsel IN
cases before the Supreme Court of the Unld
States, may confde their business adyantageously
to this agency who will secure the services of Ii,
most respectable members Of the bar in cases wh,r
the selection is left to themselves.
Long experience in business, and intimate mo.
essonal knowledge of forms necessary to y
ADOPTED, qualify the subscribers TO perform my
ard expeditions manner. Persons living aa dir
tarce can avail themselves of this agency, with The
certainty Of having their business efficiently a.
tended to, without the trouble and expense Of
journey to the capital.
Charges will be moderate, and commensurate viii
the nature of the business. Letters Of INQUIRY
merely will be answered without charge; but naa
cases, letters must be postpaid
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and Intermediate ages r. proportionate rates; and
the premiums payable semi-annually or QUARTERLY,
if preferred.
Buys and sells annuifies-grants Endorsements for
ehdrsn'nakes all contracts in phich life or the in.
tersst Of money Is inpolred.
The policies of insurance may be made payable
to wife, child, or any other person designated by
the assured. BY an act of the State of Maryland,
1910, chapter 2l2, assurances made by married
women on the lives of their husbands are fully pro-
tected from all claims Of creditors.
The proposals and rates, well as blank forms
of application, may be obtained at the Office of the
company, or its agents.
JOHN ]. DONALDSON, President.
RIcHARD B. DoRsEY, Secretary.
JAMES Fl. CAUsrEs, Agent for Washington.
June DIV
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NOTICE TO lNvENTORS.-Patent agency
IN by Peter Won Schmidt & Co., on F street, OPP
posite the Patent Office, in the city of Washington,
D. G. Inventors may have business transacted with
the Patent Office through this agency either in per-
son or by letter. In all cases they will find it TO
their advantage to give the subscribers call
Models are made or repaired to order. Draw
ings and specifications made--al at the shortest no
tice. The sricest attention will be observed in all
business und transactions with the Patent Office that
shall be intrusted to their care
The charges will be very moderate. Persons at a
distance wishing information 40 to the patentabili-
ty Of their inventions, shall be attended to also
All letters directed to this agency must be post
paid to insure attention.
PETER Won SCHMIDT,
Patent Agent and Civil Engineer
JULIUS Fl. Won SCHMIDT,
Machinist.
Nov. l3-eodlmf Draughtsman.
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WORTHINGTON G. SNETHEN,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW

sfFFg Washington, II. T.,
Practises in the courts Of the District, and pros
ecutes before Congress and the several Departments
of the government all manner Of claims against the
United States, &C., &c.
Nov. 3, l845--ly
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LAWS OFTHE UNITED STATES-STEREO-
TYPED EDITION
Published by authority Of Congress.
VOLUME 10 SEPARATELY.
TINE subscribers will publish at the commence
i ment Of the next session of Congress (about
Jan. j, lS46) "THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STA Tns, -
agreeable to an act of Congress Of the last session. and
for The accommodation ofthose gentlemen ,rho hare the
earlier edition in nine potunrs, volume 10, containing
the laws from the year 1889 to March, lS45, will be
published separately and sold al The cost Of paper and
print An annual supplement on similar type
and paper will hereafter be published at the close
Of each session of Congress- that the laws of the
United States may always be had in a neat and uni
form style.
LITTLE g. BROWN,
Law booksellers and publishers, Boston.
Nov. 1S--dtfif
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BINE CLOTHING TO BE MADE TO OR.
Il DERIVE have Just received
SO pieces superfne cloths, assorted colors
rs pieces super6ne cassimeres, black and other

colors HAt tA
As pieces black satin and cashmere vestings.
Which we will have made up to order in the
most fashionable style and at the shortest notice.
Any article that does not fit in frst-rate style
can be returned, and the money will be refunded
Cash on delivery.
Fine dress coats for. $l6 90
Bes, quality, quilted through with silk, for. % 90
Fine cashmere panaloons for. ........... 20
Beat quality black cashmere pantaloons for. SO
Fine black satin vests for. w
Best quality satin vest for. .............. 50
Cloaks and overcoats very cheap.
We have engaged two Of the best cutters that
can be procured--one for coats and the other for
pantaoons We are in hopes that those who are
in want Of fine clothing and frs'-rste fits will favor
US with q call. We know that we can and will sell
cheaper than any other establishments in the Dis
trict. h.s A t&
a HALL & BROTHER.
Nov. 29--3teod
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CtAREY's TRANSLATION OF DANTE -
~ One beautiful volume with ~ Of Flaxman's
ustrations. r. TAYLOR.