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TTNHE subscriber, having determined to publish
this paper daily, and feeling it to be his duty
to close up his former business, most earnestly re-
quests that all persons indebted to him will make
immediate settlement. This is not only required
as matter of right, but of necessity as he has
obligations that must be met very soon. He leaves
the lumber business with his son and Mr.. James
A. Lenman--to be carried on under the firm
Ward and Lehman and he bespeaks for them a
share Of the business, believing they will give sa-
tisfacton. ULYSSES WARD.
Jar 24-H
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BENJAMIN HOMANS,

AuctiOneer and Commission Merchant,
TTAS taken that large and commodious build
ing, known as the Medical College, corner
Of and 10th streets, where he is prepared to re-
ceiye merchandise Of every description, for pub
lie or private sale. The rooms are well calcu-
lated for the display of goods, capable Of accom-
modating large company, and the building only
one square north of Pennsylvania avenue.
Sales Of Real Estate, Furniture, and Personal
Property attended to at any place within the CITY,
Dec l3-tf
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FOR SALE.

TNHE subscriber will sell, on accommodating terms
j the following property, to wit: the BRICK
HOUSE now occupied for the publication of the
Columbian Fountain, four TWO STORY FRAME
HOUSES, and A COTTAGE, fronting on First
street South, fronting the Capitol. Application
can be made either at my dwelling near the Rail.
road, or Lumber Yard Office Seventh street, near
the Canal, where all kinds of BUILDING MA.
TER1ALS. together with CEMENT, CALCIN-
ED PLASTER, COAL, &c. &C., can be had
cheap for cash or short credit,
feb. IL, lS46.-f JOHN PJJRDY
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DIANOo! TAAfNCS'' - .
subscriber respectfully informs the public that
he has now on hand and for sale several new and
fashionable Pianos Of the best German manufac-
turers, and of the most beautiful patterns-one OF
them a very splendid one. They all of fine
tone and easy touch. In fact they are not excelled
bv any instruments now in the District. He has
lust finished one of his own make. This instru-
ment is particularly recommended. Also, several
second hand Pianos for sale. Keeps constantly on
hand secondhand pianos. ]. F. KAHL,
Piano Forte Maker and Importer, South side Penn
sylyania avenue, between 18th and 18th SITS.
feh 24-3taw:3m
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Great Bargains!!!

DOOTS AND SHOES! BOOTS AND
u SHOES !--SAMUEL PHlLLlPS, (succes-
sor to Walter Clarke & Son, sign OF the BLACK
Boot, Pennsylvania avenue,) having just returned
from the Northern Cities would respectfully inform
his friends and the public in general that ne is now
prepared to offer for sale, upon the most pleasing
terms, large and general assortment OF Boots and
Shoes, consisting, in part, Of the following:
FOR THE LADIES.
400 pairs Morocco and Kid French Slippers, from
SO cts. to ST. 25.
Kid Paris Ties, beautiful article. ,a
Morocco and Kid Slippers and Ties
Bronze Morocco and English Kid Slippers
Morocco and Kid Buskin Welts
Lasting do do VI
Whole and half Bronze and Black Caters
White Satin and White Kid Slippers
VARIETY.
Misses Morocco and Kid Buskns and Slippers
Ds Caters bronze and other colors
Chdren's Morocco and Kid Boots and Shoes
Infants Fancy Shoes and Caters
Mems lined and bound Brogans, all prices
Gentlemen's fine sewed and pegged Calf do
Do Nullifiers and Slippers
Do Fine sewed and pegged Calf Boots.
In addition to the above stock, manufacturing IN
all it's different branches by compstent workmen,
and atsthe shortest notice, and warranted, will be
carried ON under the management Of Elijah Ed
monston, being scientific cutter and calculated to
please the most fastidous. The latest patterns and
the best materials have just been received from the
North. Being determined not to be undersold, and
to give entire satisfaction, persons wishing to sup
ply themselves in this line solicited to give me
a call before purchasing elsewhere.
TUnion and Intelligencer St. Marlboro Gazette
+fl feb 2l--tf
CUPPING, LEECHING, & BLEEDING.
4 LARGE supply Of best Swedish Leeches
n already on hand, to be applied or for sale, by
SAML. DEVAUGHN, 9th street
Who also has ICE for sale whenever called for,
as above. -ll.L. l. --.
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A NTHRACIrE COAL. "a superior lot of
IA Butler and other Coal, cheap for cash only,
may be had of the subscrbek Orders received at
the office, opposite s. s. Colenans, at the yard,
near the Long Bridge. &
feb 6--f JOHN PETTIBONE.
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BOARDING.

RS R. A. BECKScan accommodate five or
lu six young gentlenpn with board. The loca-
side is pleasant and in lily centre Of busness-south
ton of Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 10th
streets, over the House Furnishing Store of L. 5.
Beck and Son.
feb. lO.--tf
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VALUABLE MEDICINES.-C Connelrs Pain
Extractor, Great Western Panacea, Life Pills,
Temperance Bitters, Balm Of Columbia, Sarsapa-
rila, Expectorant Syrup, Balm of China, Hewes'
Liniment, Acoustic Oil, Mothers Relief and other
valuable Medicines, prepared at the extensive es-
tablishment of Comstock & Co., Cortland street,
New York.
For sale at u. +. BROWNS
Agency Office and Commission store,
F street, near Treasury Department.
feb 7-2aw6wiD
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&C HE THAT WOULD HIVE fl FRIEND
MUST BE FRIENDLY"
Y NHE PRINTERS all say that the way to OBJ
tain a good run of customers is to advertise
Your goods and merchandise in the newspapers :
Therefore, L. S. BECK s. SON would most re-
pectfuly call the attention of their friends and
the public generally to their stock of new and
c ond-hand House-furnishing Goods, Pennsylvania
avenue, south side, between 9th and 10th streets,
as we intend to sell as cheap the cheapest fnot
cheaper.
We would just say to all, 'Come and see." We
have on hand, and intend keeping, goo supply
Of new and secondhand house, furnishing goods,
too numerous to mention.
L. s. BECK g. SON.
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Improve Cheap Sofa
BedsteadS.

which means the sleeping qualities of the machine
has been much improved Several are placed at
Mr. Dyer's for SALE They will be found useful
for families that pressed for room; likewise
for stores, as they can be shut up under counter
entirely out of sight, and free of dirt.
UMBRELLAS Repaired as usual. Orders
left at David Mier's, Silver Platter, between 10Th
and 18th streets, Pennsylvania avenue, or at the
subscribers shop west Of the War Office.
ian l9-t DANIEL PIERCE.
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WINTER MILLINERY.

Mrs. s. PARKER kaving left over a few Rich
INl Silk, Satin and Valvet Hats, will sell them
off without regard to thsscost. These hats are of
the latest Partisan wnerstyles, and in perfect con.
dition. n
Also, a few very rich embroidered evening dresses
Ribbon. Flowers, &c, &cl, all of which we will sell
off in order to prepare for our Spring opening.
I s. PARKER'S
Fancy and Perfutnery Store, Pa. avenue.
feb I3-2w 1t
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PRO ECTION ms ANCE
COMPANY.

@ HYATT, Agent for the Protection Insurance
-. Company of Hartford, Connecticut, offers to
insure houses mills, factories, barns and their con-
tents and all other descriptions of insurable proper
ty, against loss or damage by fire. The rates of
premium offered are as low those of any other
similar institution, and every man has now an op-
portunity, for trifing sum, to protect himself
against the ravages Of this destructive element,
which often in single hour sweeps away the earn
ings of many years. sA
The course the Office pursues in transacting their
business, and in the adjustment and paying Of loss
es, is prompt and liberal.
For terms of insurance, 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 de-
lay. d. w. CLARK, President.
w. CONNER, Secretary.
feb S-tf s. HYATT, Agent.
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NHEAP BOOTS and SHOES S.--Ladies
u fine Kid and Morocco Slippers and Ties, Getty
made, or Philadelphia make,) 81
Ladies' white satin and red Slippers
Ladies' Walking Shoes, own make
Gentemens' Dress Boots philadelphia make)
80
Besides-Boys and Childrens' in every variety.
Mending at reasonable charges.
MANN,
Sign ofthe Big Black Boot, Penn avenue,
jan l7-tf 2 doors west of d. street
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MORE LIGHT ON THE SUBJECT.
lH T. PURSELL has just received, at his Chr
ma and Glass Store, opposite Browns Hotel, l'enn
avenue, four cases of Corneleons Patent Solar
Lard or Oil Lamps, with cut and plain shades
which will be sold low by THO. PURSELL.
feb l4-3tis Union e. Iategencer 3tis.
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MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM
M PANY OF THE CITY OF NEW

1DtIRK-MORRIS ROBINSON, President. Hav-
inu been appointed agent for tho above named in
stitution, am prepared to receive applications for
insurance on life for one more years, or for the
duration of life The advantages of the mutual
nr;nci,le above the heretofore more usual joint
stock companies are SO great that it is only neces-
sary to understand the principles Of its operation to
give decided preference to the mutual plan. A
treatise on the subject and forms OF application for
insurance can be had at my store on 7th street. inn
medately opposite the National Intelligencer office
c. s. FOWLER, Agent.
feb 24-3tawtf
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TOOTH ACHE CURED.
DIR. Van Patten,

a regularly qualified Physician, as well as an
experienced DENTIST, cures tooth-ache, in all
cases where it is proper and desirable to save the
aching tooth, for which the charge is but Fifty
Cents
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GEARS PICTORIAL PUBLICATIONS are
- for sale at Browns Agency Office and Com
mission Store street, seventeen doors east of the
Treasury Department
feb 7-2aw6wiD
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HOUSES AND LOTS FOR SALE.

VINE subscriber has two frame houses and lots
j for sale. One situated ON 9th-street, between
Il and M, with brick basement, containing rooms,
meat-house wash-house, &c. Also, one on Eighth
street. two stories high with four rooms and Kitchen
Terms of sale, one fourth cash: the remainder in
six, nine and twelve months.
The terms of sale will be made known by the
subscriber.
feb l3-lw "A. ULADMON.
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lust RECEIVED A FRESH SUPPLY Of
u New Orleans Sugar
Sperm and Solar Oil
Sperm Candies, &c. For sale cheapby
MOORHEAD IL BROWNE,
9TH street. next door to Patriotic Benk.
eb 7--u
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GENCY AT WASHINGTON.-The SUBJ
n scriber, having been employed for several
wears in the public departments at Washington,
and being familiar with the mode of transacting
business lor more than twenty-five years respect
fully offers his services icr the adjustment and col
lection of claims against the Government.
Prompt attention will be bestowed upon any bp-
siness entrusted to his
Charges reasonable, according TO the laboria
acurred.
All communications must be post paid.
N. B. The duties of the Agency will not inter.
fere in the least, with these OF an Auchoneer and
Commission Merchant.
dec. BIN BEyVJ.AyMIJV HOyf.f.cS.
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Pulling or extracting Teeth.

DR.. Van Patten extracts teeth with as much
skill and as little pain any other dentist in this
country, and charges but SO cents per tooth. He
also challenges any Dentist in Washington, or all
combined, to compete with him in plugging teeth,
or inserting new ones. Strangers will do well to
inquire of citizens, and particularly of citizen ply
sicians, before allowing themselves to be humbug-
ged by travelling pretenders, who would never have
left large cities (from which they usually pretend
to haiD unless they were sadly deficient in skill
DR.. Van Patterns Office and residence, next door
to Iodds Hat store, near Browns Hotel--jan 8--tf
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HOMEPATHY.-D Jonas Green, (lata of
IL Philadelphia tenders his professional SER
vices to the citizens of Washington and its vicinity,
as practitioner ofthe Homeopathic system of medi-
cipe. His residence is on G street, near Sd.
dec 23-tf I a l
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BANK NOTE ENGRAVING.
nRAPER & CO., Bank Note Engra-
l)vers and Printers, Walnut treet, opposite
the Exchange, Philadelphia.
N. B.-JoHN DRAPER, senior partner and for
merly of the firm of Murray Draper, Fairman &
Co. feb. sA-tf I
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The undersigned, having been appointed agents
for the above Company, are ready to receive appi-
cation for insurance against fire, as also marine
risks, upon the most favorable terms.
feb 8-f MIDDLETON & BEALL.
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NOTICE 1.-The partnership heretofore existing
between William Flenner and Richard Van
sant under the firm of Flenner q Co, is this day
dissolved by mutual consent All persons having
demands against the firm will please present them
for settlement. And, to those indebted, we hope
they will make immediate payment to r. Vansant,
who is authorized to settle up the business
VIM. FLENNER,
RICHARD vANSANT.
February 9th, 1916.
N b. The Merchant Tailoring business will
be continued at the old stand, on Pennsylvania av-
enue between Fuller's and Gallabrun's Hotels, by
the subscriber A select assortment of Cloths, Cas-
simeres and Vestings kept constantly on hand, and
made up to order at reduced prices for cash, or to
punctual customers.
Also suspenders, gloves, stocks, cravats, shirts
scarfs, &c. &c., sold cheap for cash.
feb I3-f RICHARD VANSANT.
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WIN. NOELL, Venitian Blind maker, south
w side Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and
10th streets. Blinds of all sizes and colors, fur
nished to order, Old blinds retrimmed and painted
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NO LONGER

BUV CBANGEJ, no ga,


10" The public are respectfully Informed that by the
ordinance Of the city, regulating the numbering of the
houses, the Subscribers number has been changed
from 26 to 80, of which his customers and strangers
will please take notice.
The Proprietor of the celebrated VEGETABLE
BlTTERS and COUGH DROPS, would take the pre-
sent occasion to call the attention of strangers visiting
the city, and Others to the superior qualities of the
above medicines for the cure of Dyspepsia, Bowel
Complaints, Bilious Fever, Fever and Ague, Rheuma-
tism, Colds Coughs, Consumption, and many other
complaints to which we are liable. In addition to the
many certificates published in the papers of the day,
he has in his possession number from most respecta-
Bile Individuals, all testfying to the virtues of these
medicines, and which can be seen at his store.
The subscriber also takes this opportunity TO return
his grateful thanks to discerning public who nave
extended to his medicines such liberal support sine
their introduction into this city; and he is happy in
the belief that they have been productive of much
good wherever used As he is the sole proprietor and
manufacturer, he would caution the public against
attempts that may be made to impose upon them a
spurious article, Every bottle of his medicine is
sealed and stamped with his name the top of the
cork also fac smile OF his the label on the
side of til bOe. None other are genuine; therefore
be not deceived
His ANTI-BGLIOUS PILLS are acknowledged to
be most excellent remedy for bilious complaints.
They are extensively used, and pronounced one Of
the hest family medicines now before the public.
In addition to the above he has many other M Dl-
CINAL PREPARATlO NS, orhis own manufacture,
tarcther with great variety OF PERFUM cry, cata-
lsgucs OF which can be at his store, and which
be warrants to be equal tn any in the city.
LOUIS GOULEY, No. 30 Baltimore strcc!,
Between Frederick and Harrison suect1,
And near Centre Market,
N.3 Remember the No., 3s, as the genuine ant. =
c!e are for sale at no other place in Baltimore. al2
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RWEDICAL CARD
PEKFECI CUNE OR I

u
IN ALL FORMS OF SECRET DISEASE!
DR. HARRIS OFFICE, LOCK lHFIRMARY, No.
Is q. PRATT STREET, between President st. and
the Bridge, Disease driven out instead of being turn
ed in upon the constitutions. Who will risk health
ed to all alike, without regard to constitutions sgnlp
toms stage Of disease, when, for the same money!
they can obtain the advice and treatment of skfu
and experienced Physician
DR.. HARRIS, distinguished graduate of Cam
bridge, united with an eminent praction, from New
Orleans, is well known TO the citizens of Baltimore
as skiul and experienced PLY stefan. He makes
no promises he cannot fulfil. His charges are mode
rate. Where cure is warranted, it is given in writ
ing, so there can be no mistake!
REM EMBER THIS
No Mercury, Balsam, disgusting Oils, foeted Drugs,
taints his remedies. They are made of sweet but
powerful Vegetable compOuHds-pu purifying The blood,
Strengthening the stomach, and forcing disease out
instead Of throwing il into the system to break out
afterwards with renewed virulence. Syphilis, Co
norrhGa elects, Structure, Seminal weakness In
voluntary Emissions, Swelled Glands, or any nham-
nation Of the members, with affections of the kid
neys or bladder, treated with prompt skill and speed.
y cured.
GRAVEL AND PILES. These painful and dan
gerous diseases DR.. H. pledges his reputation to eff
ectually cure in few days without surgical opera
ton or hndrance from business. Persons at dis
lance may consult Dr. Il, by letter (post paid) and be
cured at home, Medicines forwarded with dispatch.
Honorable confidence observed in all cases. Advice
gratis. Office arranged with private Rooms Open
from in the morning till II O'Clock at night.
N. b. Obsery e the signs upon the window and the
door jy3l-tf
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.McSsrs. Editors: In your paper of the nth
inst, there appeared a communication from
correspondent at this place, giving very ex
aggerated account of the sickness in and around
Hagerstown. The citizens generally were
very much disguised at the manner in which
he was disposed to pervert the facts in the case,
and especially as his statement had tendency
to deter persons at distance, who may have
business here, or who may desire to visit this
part of the country, from coming near US
The health of our citizens is again being fast
restored. There has been great deal of sick
ness, bat, with few exceptions, it has been of a
mild form, and very easily managed. The
deaths that have occurred have been but few,
and but few malignant cases. That part of the
letter relating to the fear Of our farmers to
bring their produce to market is extravagant
in the extreme, and exists only III the wild i'm
sgination Of one who has no regard for the in
terests of this community. In justice to the
people of Hagerstown, you will please give thi:
place in your much respected and popular
sheet. Truth.
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Correspondence of the Baltimore Clipper
CAMARGo, Mexico, Aug. IS, lS46.

Our journey from Burita 10 Camargo Uia .Mata-
alOraS- Vielc Of The cjiy- Our prospects, &c.
The four remaining companies of our battal-
ION under the command of COpts. Piper, Bro
naugh, Henley and Boyd, the whole under the
command of LIT, Col VIM. II. Watson, started
en- route for this place on the morning of the
10th inst. The other two companies Capts
Stewart and Waters having previously started
in steamboat We marched 22 miles the first
day, through Baygall and Lagoons, some of
which were a mile wide, and from four to FIVE
feet deep, and next morning at A, NJ we ar
rived at Matamoras-at about noon of the 18th
we again took up the line of march for this
place which we accomplished in days, and ar
rived here in advance of all other volunteers,
after marching from eighteen to twenty-slx
miles 4 day through burning prairies and dense
chapperals, in close column, expecting an at
tack from CanaIe and his bandtti, who, we were
informed, were in our neighborhood. Water on
the route was scarce and very bad, being stag
nant pools The thermometer ranged at about
100 deg. the whole tme,-yet notwithstand-
ing the disadvantages we labored under, being
Northerners, we were ready and willing to con-
tinue our march on to Monterey without even
hating at this place. We are now encamped
on beautiful spot, about one mile from the
town anxiously waiting orders to proceed fur
ther into the interior
Camargo is an old Spanish town, built of
unburnt brick, situated on the San Juan river,
about seven miles from its mouth. Every
house shows the effects Of the late flood, by
which the larger part OF the town was destroy
ed, leaving the balance in a delapidated con-
dition.
There is every prospect of fight at Monte
rev, if the information we gained from MeXi-
can soldier on our route be reliable He in
formed us that there will be at Monterey be-
fore the American army can possibly reach
there, from % to 10000 troops under the com
mand of Cen Meja, and that they have foIti-
fed the pass 80 miles this side Of the city. He.
also informed us that Gen. Ampudia intends to
shoot Gen. Arsta at sight.
Gen. Taylor is moving on the troops with
all possible despatch. Two brigades have al
ready started for the purpose of establishing
posts along the road another will start in a
day or two.
The health of our battalion is generally
good. Second Lieutenant w. o. Bren, of
Capt. Bronaugh's company, resigned his COM
mand yesterday.
Yours, sc. MARYLAND.
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2salttutore Gltpptr.
rConespondoncc Of The BaltmoIe CTPP'FI
WAsHNGToN, sept -, 94o'


Mr. Ri,o',ie in his paper Of Saturday night
notices the assertion htiy maze III the Papets
That MIR. Walker is in favor oil direct taHauoh'
and saws that he is not. However tIiis may
he MI, Walker, in the Senate, IN 1871 or lo4Z'
srbr,ttad n proposition to tax gold ana silver
ware. md to send tho taX'gatherer INTO every
domicilc! What ! said about the hy-ieai at
tanhrd 10 MIR. Walkers document, the other
dav. recommending direct taxation, was every
word true, and the 'SaLaried" editor OF the
Union. if he choose, could know It,
The late news from England is not looked
unon with the most friendly eye by the govern
vionf Mr.. Polk thinks he can manage oar at-
f,irs with Mexico without foreign interference,
and he has said he will decline to accept OF It,
Rev. DIR. T. P. Hunt drew crowd around
him on the Avenue, yesterday, to listen to his
remarks on the subject Of temperance NO
engs were thrown on This occasion. 1t being
Sunday, the shops were closed. Or perhaps
the sssober second thought' prevailed.
TIE President and his lady attended preach
inv at the Wesley Chapel yesterday morning
MI SIicer, being in Baltimore, did not olhci
ate His place was filled by young Clergy
maa from Georgetown.
A paragraph appeared in enc of my letters
the other day, merely alluding to the desire OF
certain white men to procure the places oil the
colored messengers, who are very polite, ac-
oommodaung and honest. Now, as misun-
Outstanding IN certain quarters exists with re-
ference to this subject, / wish to say that the
item was not written at the "dictation"
of any one; and nobody is to be blamed for
it but myself What was said, is the truth
AS to the Presidents impudent William, he
ought TO he dismissed forthwith, as great Ia
voTite as he is with his patron, who is not
aware ofthe impairment conduct ofthls servant
towards highly respectable gentlemen.
The city councils ought to make a move to-
wards having the walls Of the National Thea
ire pulled down. There they stand, charred,
and as dangerous as they were the day after
the fire. When some body shall have been kill
ed by the falling bricks, perhaps our citizens
will wonder why our rulers did not, as far as
they were concerned, arrest such calamity.