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To MAIL CONTRACTORS, PosTMAs-

ITO MAIL CONTRACTORS, POSTMAS-
Il TIERS, and ali other persons having business
with the Post Office Departmen--The undersigned
having been for several years employed in the ac-
counting branch of the Post Office Department, is
intimately acquainted with the operations of that
department, and we'll qualified to attend to any in
terest connected Herewith He offers his services
agent and attorney to contractors, postmasters,
and all others to whose business his experience may
be valuable. All affairs intrusted to him, whether
relating to past, current, or contemplated transac-
tons with the department, shall be attended to as
promptly and efficiently could be done by the
parties themselves, if on the spot Bidders for the
southern and western mail-roues to be declared on
the lst Of October next, will find it to their advan
togc transmit their papers to him for preparation
They, and all others who may employ him, shall
constantly be advised of all matters affecting their
interests If collections are at any time required to
be made by him. he will remit the proceeds without
delay. Communications must be postpaid.
FlTZHUGH COYLE.
Hon. Elisha Whittlesey, Garfield, Ohio, late Aud
itor of the Post Office Department.
M. St. Clair Clarke, Washington, late Auditor Of
the Post Office Department.
John Marion, esq.,, Chief Clerk of Post Office
Department, Washington.
Hon. VIM. Cranch, Chief Justice Of U. s. circuit
court, d. c., Washington
VIM. w. seaton, ESQ.,, Mayorof Washington.
Aug 6-2aw2m
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
BUREAU or YARDS AND DOCK

August 1lth, l845.
TIME time limited for receiving proposals for
i work to be performed, and materials to be fur
nished at the navy-yard, Memphis, is further ex-
tended to o'clock, p. M, of the 10Th day of Octo-
Der next. Persons intending to bid, and wishing
further information, are referred the engineer A.
B. Warford, esq, at Memphis.
Those papers which have copied the advertise
ment of the 2lst ultimo, as well as the "Cipcnnati
Enquirer and Louisville Democrat" will please
copy this notice also.
Aug lid
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

-'I"- NV DUNLAP OF i ABIDE MD 1HCKb, ,
july 81, I645. h
The time limited for receiving proposals for work
to be performed and materials to be delivered at the
navy-yard, Memphis, is extended from the 2lst
August, to o'clock p. m. of the 10Th Of September
nert.
In cases where proposals are made embracing
more than portion Of the work Of the nate
rals or the phoie, required by the advertisement
the department reserves the right of dividing and
accepting for such portions, or for the whols, ~
may be deemed best for the public interest.
N. B. Those papers which have copied the above
advertisement will please copy this notice also.
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pATENT POCKET TELESCOPE LETTER
BALANCES !.-Also large letter balances
NE hnest finish and quality, suitable for public
yes banks, and contingencies. Just received
VIM. +. BAYLY,
Penn. avenue, 4 doors west Of lllh street
Pugus l-4td
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(,HALLENGE OF BARLETTA--an histori.
~ cal romance of the times Of the Medici, by
Massimo D'Azeglio; translated from the Italian by
G. Edwards Lester, author Of "Glory and Shame
Of England, ~ &c. Just received at
Aueo FRANCK TAYL0RS.
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And on hand all other kinds manufactured by the
above makers, which will be sold at New York
prices. July 8
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and intermediate ages rt proportionate rates; and
the premiums payable semi-annually or QUARTERLY,
if preferred.
Buys and sells dnnuifies-granfs endovmenis for
chiidrsn-makes all contracts in ,chich life or the in
feresf of money Is inpoiped.
The policies Of insurance may be made payable
to a wife, child, any other person designated by
the assured. By an act Of the State Of Maryland,
IS4O. chapter 80, assurances made by married
women on the lives of their husbands are fully pro-
tected from all claims Of creditors.
The proposals and rates, as well as blank forms
of application, may DC obtained at the oice Of the
company, or its agents.
JOHN l. DONALDSON, President.
RIcHARp B. DoRsEY, Secretary.
JAMES H. CAUsrES, Agent for Washington.
June 2--d1y
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he Croton (.NutuaD Insurance Company,
OFFICE NO. Is WALL STREET, IN THE CITY OF
NEW YORK.
5NHlS COMPANY insures marine, inland navi-
u CATION, transportation, and fire risks. By its
haer the profits to be paid back to the assured
proportion to the amount of premiums paid by
hem respectively. The rates and terms of insur-
nee will be moderate and liberal, and the assured
bbject TO no responsibility.
TRUSTEES.
bmes Harper, Abraham Van Nest,
phn B. asala, William 3. Cozzens,
Leander Starr, Charles L. yose,
dward Richardson, Joseph b. Nones,
ames phalen, Robert Lane,
bin ]. Herrick, Samuel Sherwood,
gorge c. DE Kay, Zadock Pratt,
Amuel A. Lawrence, Herman d. Gould,
heodore A. Meyer, James Cook,
William P. Furnss, Elias L. Aldrich,
Phn I. .Gilchrist, Lawrence Hill,
Pnng Andrews, Thomas Monahan,
yrus Chenery, William II. Townsend,
eorge Whitaker, John Breasted,
win R. Tremain, Leonard Appeby,
Forge Palen, James Cruikshank,
ilam Burgoyne, Asa s. Crosby.
as NJ Crandal, @
SAMUEL A. LAWRENCE, President.
JOSEPH B. JONES, Vice President.
N. CARROLL, Secretary.
Office + street, near the Treasury Department.
June 24--eod3m
GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
q TON.-The undersigned offers his services as
agent for claims upon either Of the departments
Congress.
Particular attention will be paid to the settlement
accounts Of dsbursing officers, who may find it
convenient to attend personally, especially those
the navy. His experience and practical knowl
re will afford many facilities.
Charges will be moderate, and regulated by the
hount claimed and the extent Of service required.
bmmuncations (post paid) will receive immediate
BENTON. CHARLES DE SELDING,
Room No. III Todd's Building,
Pennsylvania avenue.
REFERENCES.
Commodore Charles Stewart, U. s. N.
Commodore John Downes, U. 8. N
stephen Cambreleng, ESQ.,, New York.
a. Q. Dayton, esq, Fourth Auditor, Treasury
apartment.
Rev. Septimus fusion, Chaplain to the Senate.
John G. Rives, esq, Washington, d. G.
James Hoban, esq.,,
Charles 0. Handy, esq, Purser U. 8. Navy.
John De Bree, esq.,,
X. R. Waldron, esq, I"
April 9-n
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p. 8. Copies of the prospectus, containing full
exposition Of the course Of instruction and system
Of discipline, with numerous testimonials, may be
obtained application, by letter or otherwise, to
the subscriber.
EDWIN ARNOLD, A. M, d. c. L.,
Aug. 2--w6t Principal.
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NJoTICE-Was committed to the Jail of WASH
~ ington county District of Columbia, on the 18th
JuIv. IS45. a negro man, who calls himself John
smith He Ia a dark mulatto, about feet high,
and about % or % years OF age. Had on, when
committed, a striped summer coat and pantsloons,
\ black fur hat, and has other clothing with him,
principally home made. He says he is slave,
and belongs to a Mr. John Smith, who lives in
Henrico county, between Petersburg and Richmond,
Virginia, and about 20 miles from Richmond. He
has a under the left eye, and one the upper
lip.
The owner or owners of the above described ne
gro man are hereby requested to come forward,
prove him, and take him away, or he will be sold
for his prison and other expenses, as thelaw di-
reefs.
ROBERT BALL, JsileI
A. HUNTER,
Aug. 7-lawtf Marshal d.
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Gen. John P. Van Ness
.Hon. James Buchanan, Sec
rotary Of State
'Hon. II. J. Walker, Secreta
ny Of the Treasury
Gov. Wicklifie, late Post
master General
Col. w. w. Scaton
Gen. Roger Jones, U. 8. A.
Gen. 7. =. Jesup, U. S. A.
DIR. j. NJ. grodhead
Joseph s. Wilson, esq.
-Hon. w. L. Dayton, U. 8. s
Com. T. Ap c. Jones, U.S.N
Major T. L. Smith
Col, j. l.. Edwards
Gen. Walter Jones
"a. o. Dayton, esq, Ath Aud
Philip X. Fendall, esq.
George w. Davis, esq.
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y SO0 CARDS PERRY'S PENS.-W.
AaOOO FISCHER imnorter of fancy and

staple stationery, has just received via New York,
per ship Victoria direct from those nimitable
facturers, James Perry & Co., 1850 cards of their
best metallic pens, consisting Of the following kinds,
which will be sold at reduced prices, wholesale and
retail, at Stationcrs Hail. Sd door east Of 18th street,
Pennsylvania avenue:
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:NCEs.
p. q. Washington, esq, Au
ditor Post Office
Col. Jas. Kearney, U. s. A.
REV. MIR. French
Gen. A Henderson, U. 8.
Marine Corps
DR.. B. Washington, U. 5. N.
DR.. Henry Haw
Maj. q. w. Cambloss
Thomas Corcoran, esq.
Rev. Mr.. fusion
DR.. John =. Berry
Gov. A. X. Paris, I'd
Compt. Treasury
q. G. Grammer, esq.
rTheophilus Fisk, esq.
Henry Krebbs, ID. G.
". P. Blair, ID. G.
-Dr. Thomas Miller.
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SAMUEL A. LAWRENCE, President
JOSEPH B. JONES, Vice President.
~. CARROLL, Secretary.
til. g. A. THOS. SMITH, Agents.
Office F street, near the Treasury Department
June 24--eod3m
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SUSQUEHANNA STONE, BALTIMORE
BRICKS, AND WASHINGTON LIME.

Aug. 9-law4w
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Aug. 7-lawtf
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ROiAN COOKE & CO, hlve last received
" fe' s'nT Leroy from New York aud are nov
E''g u NEE ass rtIncnt 0i FALL ND WINTER
DRY GOODS, To which thcv invite the attention nr
purchasers. both wholesale and retail Tn, St,ct
Is well ass 'rtcd an consists in part rs follows:
80 lU'+, lid and II ! Rib md Bound Whitney
n'ankclS Point, Dutfe, aud Sa !dl,. do; White
Red, yellow and Green lonncIs. Green RI
Brown, Blcachcd and Colnurcd Canton Ej,mncJs
press aud Furniture Calicors Table Diaprr 4
ana Io d, wide; Russia do Birds Eve do fIuch r.
PACK do; Colorcd End Towels; Louo' Lawn and
5hen "a nbr G; Linen Cambria Handkcrchicfs
ai''n Sltthed do Coluured Bord"rcd do: BaInsley
Shcctlng, three vars wide Cotton do sane width.
blhck. Blue. Mixed and Fancy Sattiucts Twr.ds
lnF SACK Coats; Superior Buckskin Cassincts Plaid
C'"'klng; Black, blue, Green, Clarot and other
coioufch Cloths; Black, Blue, and Fancy CASH
inerrs; Black~ton 'rwccds; Wooden Vestinr,: Va
NncIa do; Superior Cashmere do Mixed Ooc
SKINS; l2-4 White Marsells Quilts Paper Cam.
nric Furniture Checks; Brown Holland; French
turkey Red Pint En- glish Turkey Red Cam.
nricS Turkey Rcd Crton, for Stripping; Gum Sus-
n'nderS; Cotton do Cashmere Sawls; Imitation
cashmere do; Danask do; Shaded Giurha,ns.
Slack Silk finish Tabby Velvet do 6 ibne finish
90; Elch Albert Cord; Irish Linens Brown Fr.nch
no Green Barrage, Embrndcred: De Lain Shawls;
r"Ikh Gimp; Black Love Wells Back Italian Ccn.
oa's Fancy do; Worstcd Caps; Donna Marie do
CA1h'nere do: Pckiu Hoods: Ladies' Silk and KID
Gloves; Mems ito; B!cachcd aud Brown ShirGings;
ticaVy N0olIcn kcrscys; Canvass and Pa idin,r
Back and white Virgins Cord Roy: Furniture
Dlmity; do Fringes; Watcrcd and Damask Mo
rccns; Mcrino, Lambs Wool Cotton, aud Rn,k
SKIN shirts Mcrino, Lambs WOOL and Cotton
Draws; White Lace Musins Jackonet do: NJul
90 Cambria do; Swiss do; Fig'd and Plain do
IarIcton do; Wash Blends; Bnbinets Thread La.
COS; EdgIngs and Inscrtings, Llsle do Needles
rms Cord Tape, and many other articles too tedi.
Also one thousand pounds Gill Nett Thread. il
ponhd skcins. JOHN COOKE s CO.,
ScP ID High st., Portsmouth, Va
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T'o DRUGGISTS AND wHOLEsALE

DEALERS.--UNITED STATES DEPOT or
POPULAR MEDICINES. The sole and GENERAL
Agencies for the sale of all Genuine and most pop
uiar Medicines, has been appointed, and invested
ny w" var Gus propricto :, in the hands of r w
DpoTr X Sons, of The CoLuMBIAM COLLEGE No
To- North Second street, Philadelphia, 'ur the CON
.ehleheG anu express purpose of supplying all
wholesale purchasers at one partic Ular point.
vs. Dr. T. w Dyot & Suns, have made such
arrangements with the proprictors of he most poo
ular medicines in use, "a to enable. them In
furnish druggists AMI wholesale dealers. on much
more advantageous terms than they can ia general
ne procured from the proprrtors Themselves And
as no sophisticated preparations are kept ar sod at
ms stab lshncnt, there is risk of getting Con-
C'ric't articles, with which the country now a.
bounds NV" "
The attention Of the public is solicited to call AT
the Fountain Head : above where is kept for sale
ana may tie examined, the most cXtcns;v G I'D zen
c!al assortment of Proprietary articles Of hiedi.
clnes, to he found in the United States
FOR the convcn cnce of those who il may NOT he
convenient TO apply at the above establishment
have cstabli shed SPECIAL DEPors in the following
cities, where the most the articles contained in
ocr general catalogue to- be found.
hiCiMOND, Va, at the store OF A. Duyal e.
Co. lI7 Main street
WASHINGTON, ID c., at the store of Robert
farnham corner OF Eleventh street a nd Penn Av.
cnur ~ 80
BALTIMORE, Md, at the store of S. s. Hancc.
No. ltS Baltimore street.
NEW YORK, M. lbs Maiden Lane
ALBANY, y. Y, No. So State street
BIOS TON. Mass No. Water street
All ~ whom are supplied from the COI,trnbin,,
College and Fountain Head of
Oct3 r. w DYOT.r e. SONS
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wv II. II. HODGES & CO, lave just re-

w ii. IL. HODGES 81 CO., have just re-
The celebrated Rivec Waltz
The Nller's Maid Waltz
Hnvcmcycr's Grand March Love MT Walt
Tine Three Sisters Walt~rs
Pm still thine own, by J. IL Hewitt
We're ou upon the Moonlight W.y,"
Castle Garden or ilmack'S Waltz
Low waved the Summer Woods
Suttnm's Quckstcp,
- Here's Health To- thee Mary"
Celebration Quckstcp, The Gabrielle WALTZ
Plncy Point Waltz, - Let ,s low; one onotbcr 3,
Mary of Argyle,
when slunbcr's pinious over INC play"
"Swcct IL the thought, the Promi.e Sweet
" Hark! Hart; , the Soft BugIc"
Wornan's Heart, Amid the Greenwood smiIing
ch '-si"
The Bridal Bells
Beeswings & Fish, by Dcilman,
The Hunters Song, by Gustavc Blcssncr.
The Hunters Wife, by III. G. Ball
the Last Song of Sal hos
The Harlem Waltz, 80 He never said nc loved ,,
The Captive Knight, for the Guitar,
Cumberland Guards Quickstep. Cubs March
Columbia, the La nd of the Brave
Gould hush faiher's sigh,
Cape May Ga'lopadc, Cclcstina Waltz,
Chateau en- Espaguc
CnInc, Come Away, a social glcc
My Gapaut Love returns, March D'Am,zonos
Flowc I Home Waltz, Rose Geraneum Wall
Lilly u the valley Waltz. Last Greeting.
Potomac Waiz
:. hasten to the shade OF thy Bower"
Tyroleau Melodies Arr 10
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" ON w ARD"
WIN. Ii. PITCHER

WIN. ID. PITCHER
E~1 Has received This da V 800 pair mo c
I'll OF those Morocco Slippers and Ties
s&z.A SAgat o. cents worth rs cents. Also 3
IL or or 400 pair pair for SO cents. Misses Mo,
price OF 81. cents, good quality
ChiIdrcn's Shoes of all qualities
100 pair OF Mems Navy Ties first rate article
quality " W" 80
sp'endio lot OF Leather Trunks, Vali-cs, Car
pet Bags, and all other articles usu,llv kcnt i'm =
complete Shoe Store. WIN. B. PITCHER,
=, - w est side Crt W ford street.
Jury ~ Sign of tn" Big Boot.
A ND STILL THEY COME!-Another fresh
supply OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES
Gum Gum OPIUM OIL Lemon, Oil Bcrgamot,
Ratics Rhei, (Turkcv,)
Scncga. Gum rlbc Opt
Harlem Oil, (genuinc,) direct from the importer
Cochiueal, Kreosote
Balsan Copaiba, pure,
Caiomcl En- glish,
vanilla Beans, superior. For sale by
July liz HENRY BUFF. High street
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NEW BOOKS - CHEAP PUBLICATIONS,
IN received and for sale at the publishers prices
by HALL & co.
Agnes Scrc, novel, by Miss Ellen Pickering,
% cts,
Marriage novel, by the author of Destiny. &c.
% cts,
The Sweedes in Prague or the Signal Rocket,
Sketches of Napl 3, by Alex. Dumas, translated
from the French, 25 cts,
The Bosom Friend, by the author of the Gamb
ler's Wife. &c, %
Zoe. the History of Two Lives. % cts
The Maid of Honour, the Massacre of St Bar
tholomcw, % cts,
Wyoming, Tale, % Cts,
Veronica, or the free curt ef AIran, 25 cts
George Barnwcl. a novel. by Il. s. Surr, % cts
History Of all Christian scots and denominations
81 cts,
Re publication of the Penny Magazine, equal to
the English edition, at only % cts,
Mrs. Ellis's House Keeping made easv or com
plctc Cookery Book at only % cts
Tales from the German, II cts,
The Parsonage OF Mora, by Miss Bremen ID cts
Look tO the End by Mrs Ellis, ~ cts
Bowl u Punch, with 10 engravings, SO cts,
Helen HaIsey, tale of the borders, by Simms
25 cts
The DciormeG, novel, by the author of Mount
SoteI. 25 cts,
In 81 volumes. neatly bound, a convenient siz
excellent finish of the best edition yet publish
cd OF the Waverly Novels, fer sale cheap,
The Forget Me Not, fer 1876
Downin%'s Fruits and Fruit Trees of America
thi d edition.
Love Match, designed to illustrate the various
conflicting influences which sprang from the union
MIR. and Mrs Tom Todd with illustrations, so
cts.
The above with many other new Works received
and for sale by
Sep c. HALL & co.
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MRS. FANNY GOODWIN, can accommo-
WI date aicw single gentlemen, and n gentle
man and bis wife with Board, on moderate terms
For her ability to give satsaction she would refer
to any who have boarded with her Residence on
County street, between Court and Dinwiddie sts
April %
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JovRNAI propose to commence. with the next scs-
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above title, TO continue through the whole srs,i IN
at the unprecedented lou price of FIFTY CENTS
to each subscriber for volume of FIVE HUN.
DRIED PAGES.
IL VIII contain n faithful and impartial record
nom Houses OF Congress- the gist of all important
spe ches which may be delivered &C. SC The
most competent reporters will be employed, and
hothing shall prevent it being made wo, thy of thu,
patronage OF the public generally. The Journal
VIII endcavor, IN its records, To do Justice To both
parties so that both parties will feet Slowed to par.
ronlse the publication. 1t being th. long srss,,,.
"a 1t is called, the volume will contain at least 500
pages; each number will contain sixteen pares of
sohd matter. which will enable the publishe tn
give all tho Proce cdings worthy of hcing preserved
IN book form for hin'iing and future reference =
Inc exceedingly low terms will place it within the
reach OF al! the publishers hope that their friends
VIII use their excrtous in obtaining Subscribers
THEOPHILUS FISK,
w JESSE T. DOW.
WASHINGTON, HupuSf 10 IG
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THEOPHILUS FISK,
-, JESSE DOW
WASHINGTON. August 10. 1915 Sep is

tHEAP SHOES.-Ih have nov ON hand case
- OF Seal Spring Heel Ties, Kid Lined; going
on rapidly at 81 cents pair. Call sonu or YOU
VIII miss bargain WM. b. PITCHER
AuS - Sign of the Big Boot
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II ECTIFIED WOOD NApn1,nA ,rL

X ECIlFlED WOOD NAPHTHA.- This
remedy for Turbcrculous Conservatism End ycr,
ia'or'9lc and happy effects having resulted from
u, mas induced the subscribers to have some Of il
'Po,te Tltn great care, perfectly pure and high.
Of its merits. '''J w '"'"'
This is warranted to be the article SO hjrbIv re-.
commented by DR.. Hastings physician to tho
Free Dlspcnsary London in his st,,c,,,c,t nh
hshed IN the London Lancet, when he cantons Der.
sons using IT to be cure aud procure dis Kind az
an impure article (or Coal Tar Naphths) has pro.
u has been used by many Of our te,oirent pby
sicians, with decided success -
ne'o York, Jan. LIST. 1915. RUSnTIN & co.
ihG Above article of Naphtha just received and
," sT.e oy HENRY BUFF,
WV - HILL elrcnl
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FOR WASHING

r...l-It FUK W ASiIING-
~ H. TON FARE RED CED
YE:s:::E:Ell z-sH sassT~ TO $b-Thcstcalncr OS
CEOLA will leave Norfolk
and PortstnoutifcvcrY Sunday and Thursday at 5
O'Clock p. NJ. Returning will leave Washington
every Tuesday and Saturday, at O'Clock and Al
exandria, at half past g. A. NJ.
Passage aud Fare SIS.
The Os3eola will touch at Conc River every Sun.
day going and Saturday returning from Washing
ton
She will stop at Aqua Creek and all the usual
landing on the Poto to take of land Passcn-
gets. JAMES MlMCHELL,
May Captain
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NEW AND YALUABLE RooKSin 10

~ EW AND VALUA BOOKS lust re.
" Ccived by ". II. H. HODGES - 20
introductory Lectures on Modern History. bv
Thomas Arnold, ID. d. Professor of Modern Hiatt
ry IN the University of Oxford. and Head Master
., NusD{ ocnoo --c'iitcd from Second London edi-
ton, win preface AMI notes, by Henry Reed M
A., Professor OF English Lite' aturc in the uniycr
kced Dictionary of the English language, con-
tanning the pronunciation, ctyInologv II cynIa,'
ton OF all words authorized by eminent writers ia
winch are added, vocabulary Of The roots of Eng
lsh words, and an accounted list Of Greek, Latin.
ana scripture proper names by Alexander Reed
a. NJ author OF " Rudimcnts Of English Cornpo'
History OF Germany from the earliest pcrio /! to
Counsellor Of the board of education of the Kino,
dom of Hanover. G. SnS
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M IL arc now receiving "A large assortment Of
w NEW GOODS, from England and Frame
aud also Goods from the North. to which we invite
the attention OF the Public. The following Goods
are To b. teund at G.. HALL s. CO.'S.
cases OF that superior Cologne, imported by Hall
s. Co.
casks Day Martins Real Japan Backing,
casks Stevens superior Ink for steel pens,
package o. the most Cce bratcd Steel Pens
casks Waldcu's Ink, Jet Black,
casks Maynard & Noycs' Ink, in glasS bottles
doz Russct Leather Port Foos, do with lot ks,
doz Bclchurc Writing Desks, portable with Han
dies,
10000 English Quills, 10000 do cheap Prussia,
cases OF cheap Hand Lauthcrns,
gross of the English Cocoa Paste
dOz Log States, wi h Hinges,
81 realms superior Nankceu Envelope Papcr
5000 rolls of Paper Han giu9, new patterns
500 rolls BORDERS, wide and narrow
cases English States 30 lbs English WATERS
gross of best English Black and Lead Pencils.
80 sets, in cases of Rogers superior Dining Cut
lcry,
case of Marine Barometers Sympasometcrs and
Thermometers,
large and beautiful variety of Lamps with all
the late imp rovcments,
200 Passage Lamps. at prices from 81 so TO $40
a full supply Of Reading Lamps, OF the most an
proved form, so 40 to give a bright light, and
to shade it from the eyes.
A variety of elegant Tea and Coffee Urns
ROllnp Shaving Cases for Travelling,
cases Of Lows English Windsor Soap,
supply Of Handsome Foolscap Check Paper
For sale 10y & HALL co