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PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT
COLUMBIAN COLLEGE, d. c.
OF THE

In this School pupils are fitted for admittancs
to the College classes, or for other Objects
Students who are unprepared for entering par
ticular class, may here pursue the requisite stu
dies; while those who are not designed for pro-
fesson can select such branches as will suit their
objects in life. wv eEes.a
Mr.. Thomas W. Tobey, gentleman who is
amply qualified, having passed through collie
giate course, and been engaged for several years
in the business ofinstruction, will have charge of
the school. His whole time and energies will be
devoted to its interests, and it is hoped it will
thus be rendered worthy of extensive patronage
This school will be under the constant superin-
tendence of the Faculty Of the College.
COURSE OF STUDY.
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Ancient and
Modern Geography, English Grammar, Ancient
and Modern History, Book Keeping, Chemistry,
Natural Philosophy, Astronomy Algebra, ,Geome-
try Surveying, Andrews and Stoddard's Latin
Grammar and Exercises, Sophoclss' Greek
Grammar and Exercises, Latin Reader, Cesar,
Virgil, Cicero's Select Orations, the Gospels,
Jacobs Greek Reader, Anthon's ed, and such
authors as are read in the lower classes Of the
college, Defamation and Composition. J-
CHARGES PER aRARTER.
Reading, Writing, and Elementary Arith EE
metlc ]. $4 90
Arithmetic, Geography, English Gram te.
mar, Geography Of the Heavens, Anci- l.%
ent and Modern History 90
Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Algebra, aI
Geometry, Surveying, Book Keeping
and Composition 8 90
Latin and Greek Classics 10 90
Pupils who board and have room in the
College building will be charged for
Library, Room, Bed and Furniture,
per Quarter e'..- S 90
Table, Lights and Servant, per week 2 IS
At a less expensive. table, where tea and
coffee are excluded, per week so
Instruction will be given in French and Ger
man, without additional expense to those who
study the Languages
There are three vacations in the School; four
weeks in August, one at Christmas, and the lst
week in May.
COLLEGE HILL, Jan. /, 1876 jan lin
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EARTHENWARE,, CHINA, AND GLASS.
THHOMAS PURSELL has just imported, per
ships Pacific and Hampden, from Liverpool
and other sources, one hundred and thirteen pack
ages of the above artcles Of the newest style and
from the best manufactures, such as--
French and English china dinner, tea, and toilet
Sets, or pieces detached 4t
Canton china, pearl, white, blue, stone china and
blue printed, and figured Plates
Dishes, Bowls, Vases, Ga great Variety
In word, his very extensive Stock embraces al
most every article usually kept IN such establish
ments ai 3s
Dixon's English Britannia Tea and Coffee Sets,
and plated Castors da1Nt4Htt H4 al@Ll 4W ti5tti
And also American Britannia COTE and tea
Sets, or pieces separate
Castors, Lamps, Candlesticks, Mugs, covered
Pitchers Table and tea Spoons, Covered Urns and
Briggins, Sc asr1Mt tt
Solar lard, or oil Lamps dtraF
Lamp Glasses and Wicks, of almost every size
Ivory-handled and other Knives and Forks, in
complete sets or separate
Plated and brass Candesticks, Shutters and Trays
Walters, Looking Glasses, Shovel and Tongs
Cut pressed, and plain Tumhiers, Wines
Champagnes, Finger Bowls, Wine Coolers
Clarets
Decanters, Fruit Baskets, Dishes, Lamps, &C.
A large assortment of common Ware, suitable
for retailing. All Of which will be sold, whole
sale and retail, as cheap as the very cheapest
English Pipes in.boXes yloa7 r .E#tt3
First quality Stone Ware at the factory prices.
sa As the subcriber is determined to reduce his
heavy stock of Goods he intends to sell low, and
solicits call from his friends and the public gener
ally at his store opposite Browns's Hotel Pennsyl-
vana avenue. -lft THOMAS PU URSELL.
-9g Nov. lS--2m Hna 4s..
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From the Saturday American.
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!, Though sparkling bright il seems, la
There's poison in thar bright red cup, tf
With woe and death il beams. 81 fv = n u,
Would'st thou avoid the thousand ills, 6a.f NJ
Our heetng lives pursue, 4.a .aa ~
Touch not that cup: its baneful smile a1t b.
.s Is meant TO rum you,sg tat. fT3 Fg.4 z.g,
Like some fair nymph. that Syren-like,
Would WOO thee 10 her shade,
Then heartless gaze with bitter scorn lH
M Upon The wreck she made, 3aa8Ha Ea
aWould'st thou preserve thy innocence,
Thy purity Of soul,
From guilt and SIMS polluted stain,
o do moi touch that bowl! atNl
Would'st thou preserve thy mortal frame
From an untimely grave,
Disease and pain, in6fmities, HNa.tttlAt
7A And other ails we have? ItaH ftf
Thy noble mind would'st have its strength
Improving with Thy growth,
Embracing al that's beautiful. i9W f1Fi
sFaR And health alike to both asisaa+1 VIZ
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lOucn HOt liidl cup ito tcthPtuS iCon
W i'll iaSclnate 10 death, asls@ t25.@."t
And like The smooth, deceitlul sea,
What dangers Turk ibenea,h!l ~ rEg1
IT'S like the 5enom'd serpent's bite, 3
n Talnting thy lie blood fast; <r.-
And like the adder's deadly wound,
Twill sting you at the last 6f4ss rsi
/, Thou hast wife--whose cherish'd smiles
.. Cheering with love thy young heart now,
And every joy that love can ask
That fond heart freely doth bestow.
n And pledges too perhaps has given ag
Of loves remembered moments flown I;
Then would'st thou bear 10 see il rlven,
That fond heart helpless and alone!
Il Torn,from thy arms, thy little ones,
&g Begging their bread from door to door,
Or wand'Iing on in helpless woe, Fl 5a.#
And numbered with the iamished poor!
And thou, perhaps drunken sol,
ssas The laughing stock Of other men. 3UF
= Thy life a curse-thy end despalr-eJ &,
M DIDO not touch that goblet then. g4sH'
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LAWS OF THE UNITED ST.4TES- STERE-
A OTYPED EDITION. @ t&
Published bu a,ttl.oritu of CONGRESS.

vol. 10 SEPARATELY.
TIME subscribers will publish at the commence
/ ment O. the present session of Congress, about
January l, 1916, "THE LAWS OF THE UNITED
STATES, agreeably to an act Of Congress of the
last session. and for the accommodation Of those gem
tleen aoho haze the earlier edition IN nine volumes
volume ten, containing the laws from the year 1889
to March 1845, will be published separately and
sold at the cost Of paper and print An annual sup
plement on similar type and paper will hereafter
be published at the close of each session Of Con-
gress, so that the Laws of the United States may
always be had in neat and uniform style.
gs'ltt Fl LITTLE & BROWN,
Law Booksellers and Publishers, Boston,.
dec lift
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New Flour store.

TTNHE subscriber has taken the warehouse on the
i north side Of water street, opposite Messrs
Read & Son, and intends keeping supply Of all
the various grades Of -four He will endeavor to
make the interest Of dealers in the article to give
him CALL as he is determined TO sell at small pro-
fits. LEWIS BROOKS,
feb T-d Water street, Georgetown.
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GLOVES, GLOVES, GLOVES I'VE are just
(T opening our fall and winter supply of ladies'
and gentlemen's hid Gloves. In calling the atten-
tion Of the public to this article in trade,
can assure them that they the very best article
imported. We have now in store all sizes in num-
ber, and all shades in colors, from white to black
A, s. PARkER'S Perfumery and
Fancy Store, Pennsylvania avenue,
nov Aft between 9th and 10th streets.
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YlHE CHEAPEST BOOTS AND SHOES In
Washington are sold on Pena,suIpa1,ia ape1,tle

YlHE CHEAPEST BOOTS AND SHOES in
n Washington are sold on Pennsylvania avenue,
too doors east of 10Th street, and istake Remem
ber that, shoe-wearng community. If any man,
woman child doubts the truth of the above state
ment, our answer to such persons IS, call and you
viii be convinced that the declaration we have
made is no mere flow of idle words, but Of truth,
stern matter of fact.
Having recently received large and additional
supply Of goods, our stock is complete, embracing
all kinds Of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boys and
Youths and Misses and Childrens Boots, Shoes,
Slippers, sc. Likewise, an extensive assortment
of Mems coarse Boots and Brogans, which we offer
for such cheaper by far than the cheapest We are
both bachelors, and as our expenses are inconsid-
erabe, we can afford, and will be content to sell,
with the smallest profits.
word to the wise is said to be sufficient. there
fore, we will conclude by simply inviting old and
young rich and poor bond and Free to call At Store
No. 2 from 10th street, Varnum's row, Pennsylva-
MIA avenue. @@
The Peoples obedient and thankful servants for
past patronage and candidates for future fayors
- Y MOORE & DOUGLASS.
N. b. Ladies waited on at their residences, mea-
sure taken, shoes made and sent home when de-
sired. r. dec. lo-7t
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TU UDsoN,s PORTRAIT.--s Subscriptions

81 viii be received at WM. q. FoRcEs bookstore,
corner OF Pcnnsylvana avenue and 10th street Tor
copies Of the Portrait Of Dr. Judson, now in course
Of preparation, and TO b puhliahed under the
direction Of the Baptist Board Of Foreign Missions,
q the following prices Lithograph on good paper,
rs cents; on fine board, so cents; steel engraving
on comman plate paper, 81 India proof impressions
81. Tho Portrait Is from Panting by Harding,
end IL in size nine inches by eleven. feb 8-tf
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VACCINE MATTER FRESH FROM
.aaa THE COW.

A many individuals have expressed want of
IN confidence in the vaccine matter generally in
use, much of it being old and supposed to be dete-
riorated by time and its passage through such va
riety of constitutions Doctor J. A. Wros has,
therefore, procured, through the poIteness of DR..
Cole, of Baltimore city, the genuine article, re-
Gently from the COW; and he is now prepared to
vaccinate all persons who may give him a call.
Office opposite Coleman's National Hotel Penn
sylyania avenue; residence street. between 18th
and 18th Streets J. A. WROE.
feb 2-3t
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JTOCAL MUsIC.---Mr. LINCOLN, of the Co
Y lumbian College, has commenced course of
instruction in the elements and practice of Vocal
Music, at the L street Baptist Church. The class
meets on Saturday mornings, at 7 o'clock Per-
sons desrous of entering the class are requested to
attend Charge, only one dollar per quarter.
Jan 27--3t
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T,VENING DRESSES.--We have in stor

TNVENING DRESSES.--We have in store
IL an elegant and well assorted stock of Dress
materials for evening, to which we would invite
the attention Of the ladies. We have
Rich embroidered Tarleton Robes, in variety
of styles, tucked, founced, SIC.
Medium embroidered Tarleton Robes, all
colors. afa. @a u.g
Embroidered Grape Robes
DO Grapes, in pieces
: Polka spotted Organdies
Rich Brocade Velvet Silks
Do Brocade Silk
With a great variety Of Twills, Grapes, Lis
ses, SIC.
Also, short white kid Gloves, half long and
or long do as
With variety Of rich goods of all descrip-
tions. ..
Strangers visiting Washington will always
find at our house the best goods, best assortment,
and prompt attention, and goods always war
ranted to be as stated by us, or taken back. We
always sell to punctual customers at the lowest
cash prices. Members of Congress and others
who may open accounts with us, can rely on
having them at cash prices.
Dec 9-tf ID. CLAGETT s. co.
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LNLEGANT PRESENTS FOR THE HOLE
IL FDaYS.-Rosewood Work Boxes, plain and
furnished, all sizes
Rosewood Writing Desks, various sizes
Papier Mache Portfolios
Inkstandishes and Card Baskets and Card Cases,
new and superb patterns, richly painted
English and French portfolios and Writing Cases
Pearl, shell, ivory, velvet, and embossed Card
Cases
Pearl, enamelled, agate, glass, and other Penhol-
French Papeteries, a very rich assortment Of
most beautiful patterns - #4
Fancy Note Paper, Envelopes, Waters, Motto
and other Seals
Gold and Silver Pencils, at all prices, from % cts
to Sl2
Gold Pens, diamond pointed, in silver cases, &C.
Ivory and pearl Paper Knives carved and plain
Games of all kinds IL x ehofeg a.l4
Dissected pictures, Maps, Puzzles, SIC. q9
With large lot Of fancy and staple Stationery.
For sale by 0.ta t.# VIM. +. BA1LY, "
Stationcr, Pennsylvania av,, between llth
y dec 23-2w tltY4t4tf and 18th streets.
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Compound Sirup of WILD
w CHERRY, Sarsaparilla, and other

NV HlIE3S Compound Sirup OF WILD
w CHERRY, Sarsaparilla, and other
MEDICINAL PLANTS. The preparer of the
above Sirup, having witnessed for many years its
extraordinary effects in obstinate coughs, and in
truth, in all breast complaints tending to consump-
ton, has been induced by many Of those who have
experienced its sauary operation, to offer it to the
public, under the full conviction that the timely use
of this compound will avert the fatal termination of
many cases. ~
The preparer adds to this notice the certificates of
two respectable citizens, who ascribe their restoration
to health to this preparation. @
This is to certify that my daughter received great
benefit from mixture called Compound Sirup of
Wild Cherry and Sarsaparilla, prepared by Mrs. J.
G. White, on 9th street, between ID and E streets.
Her cough was entirely cured by using the above
Sirup, and take pleasure in recommending it to
the public as a and speedy remedy for coughs,
however violent or long standing.
j. X. HANSON,
H street, First Ward, Washington.
Mrs. ]. C. WHITE: Dear Madam,-It affords me
heartfelt satisfaction to lay before the public the BEN
eft received from yeur Compound Sirup of Wild
Cherry and Sarsaparila. | was taken, two years
ago. with bad cough, and tried great many things
that were recommended, and nothing did me any
good. was advised to try some of your Compound
Sirup of Wild Cherry and Sarsaparilla. My cough
was SO bad that hardly could go along, and after
taking the first bottle was much better that
was able to attend to my business, and now am
entirely clear of my cough.
JOHN HAGERTY,
Ninth street, near L, Washington.
AGENTS.
s. Redfern, First Ward, Washington.
Lewis Clephane, Penn. avenue between 9th and
10th streets.
Refer To
Mrs. Lucinda OFarre Dove, street. between
llth and 18th streets.
Edward Francis, King street, Alexandra, ID. G.
Price 81 per bottle, or $40 per dozen For sale
by J. G. WHITE, Ninth street,
feb l4-2awly Between ID and E streets.
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IMPORTANT To GENTLEME.M

IMPORTANT TO GEN'TLE.ME.M
TDWARD MoCUBBIN has handsomely fitted
il up the three-story house recently erected on
the site Of his former stand where he will be happy
toresume his business as barber and hair dresser.
lie very respectfully invites return of his old and
esteemed customers, and solicits the patronage OF
the public generally to the Temple Of Fashion,
No. l, on 9Th street, near Pennsylvania avenue.
With the most competent assistants, and every de-
scrption OF materials that can render his opera
tions luxury instead Of dull, sleepy process,
he fatters himself that to him will be accorded the
credit of keeping pace with the times in all that
has tendency to add to the comfort and improve
the appearance Of the outer man..
Not only in the face has Nature made
Its comeliness and beauty to abound,
But in the scissors edge and razor's blade
The aids TO oyeliness arc ever found.
nov 4-u
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STEAM BETWEEN NEW YORK AND
p 8ss LIVERPOOL. Mf
xsM sm aah ~

HNHE Great Western steamship Com
i pany's Steamships the GREAT WEST
ERN seventeen hundred tons, four hundred and
fifty horsepower, b. r. Mathews, Esq. Commander;
the GREAT BRITAIN, three thousand five hum
dred tons, one thousand horse power Lieutenant
James Hosken, r. NJ. Commander, are intended to
sail as follows:
.. GREAT WESTERN.
From Liverpool From Ne,o York.
Saturday, May ~, 1886 Thursday, June y, ls46
Saturday, july 5, :" Thursday, July 81, 6
Saturday, Aug 25, Thursday, Sept lS,
Saturday, Oct. II, " Thursday, Nov. 6, g.
3'15 -ts AZ GREAT BRITAIN.
From Liverpool From Ne,o York. Nj
Saturday, July 26, 1916 Saturday, Aug. 80, 1916.
Saturday, Sept z, I. Saturday, Oct rs,
Saturday, Nov ~, !" Saturday, Dec. 20,
Fare par Great Western SlOO, and S. Stewards
fees. 3s 8a.f sIt{s. fwI
Fare per Great Britain will be announced in a
For freight or passage apply to IN
A RICHARD IRWIN, SO Front st..
feb8-tf * New York, Feb. 20, l846.
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FREE ExHIBITYoN

DLUMBE NATIONAL DAGUERREAN
GALLERY, and Photographic Dspois, es-
tablished in lS40, and awarded the Medal, four
hrst Premiums, and two highest honors by the In
stitutes of Massachusetts, New York, and Penn
sylvanla, respectively, for the most beautiful col
pred Daguerreotypes, and best apparatus ever ex-
hibited.
Concert Hall, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing
ton city.
POS Baltimorestreet, Baltimore, adjoining Camp
BELLS Jewelry store
Sycamore street, Petersburg Virginia.
PSI Broadway, New York
Is Court street, Boston. ess4
1876 Chesnut street, Philadelphia.
l76 Main street, Cincinnati %
449 Main street, Louisville, Kentucky.
l3 Main street, Lexington, do
Corner 4th and Chestnut streets, st. Louis, and
Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
Portraits taken in any weather, in exquisite style
Apparatus, Instructions and all materials furnished
dec IL 6m p
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BARGAINS IN COMES, BRUSHES, &c
ID / have Just opened very large collection Of
Combs and Brushes, which | am prepared to sell
at Northern prices; consisting Of
New-style sheli,Tuck combs
Shell Side and Pocket do
Do Neck do for children
English Dressing combs, in great variety
New-style Brazilian Side and Tuck combs
.a Tooth Brushes, all qualities and prices
Hair do do do
Nail, CLOTH and Shoe Brushes
Comb Cleaners, sc.
LEWIS CLEPHANE,
Perfumery and Fancy Dealer, Penn.
dec I3-tf avenue, Sd door east of 10th street.
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THE SuBscRIRER keeps constantly on handagood
i assortment of HARDWARE, including holioao
,uare, Wood Ware, Brushes, BASKETS, Jap. Tin Ware
Door Mats, and large collection of Miscellaneous
Goods to which he invites the attention of pur-
chasers, believing that he and does sell as low
any other house in the city.
Jan 3l--tf GEO. SAVAGE.
LU.MBER, LIME, .A.N.D CEMENT.
TIME subscribers have now, and intend to keep,
constantly on hand, an assortment of LUM-
BER, LIME and CEMENT, suitable for building,
which will be sold at all times low for cash, or
very short paper.
WARD & LEHMAN.
Jan. "a, 1s4s.-tf
1pRESH GkOCERIES.--The subscriber is now
II receiving by packets S S'atesman and Alexan-
dria, from New York, his Fall and Winter supply
of Family Groceries, making his assortment COM
plete. rl,sstse,y.. sa.
1t is deemed unnecessary to enumerate general
ly, but he will name the following articles, viz:
ST. Croix, Porto Rico New Orleans, Muscovado,
Sugar, in hhds. and bbls.
Loaf, Lump, Crushed, Powdered, Brown, and
White Havana Sugars
Sugar house, st. Croix, and N. /. Syrup
New Orleans, Porto Rico, Sugar-house, st.
Croix, and Trinidad Molasses.
TEAS.
Gunpowder, Imperial, Young Hyson, Skin, and
Black fresh and of the best quality.
COFFEE. .!
Mocha, Java, Maracaibo, Laguyra, (green and
whlte,) Rio, St Catharine's, and Angosiufa
Spices Of every description, ground and un-
ground N4U,
Catsups in great variety
Sardines and Curry Powder
Fresh Salmon, Lobster, and Clans, hermetically
sealed
Anchovies, Capers, and Olives
Bakers Kitchens, and others make, Cocoa and
Chocolate EI Ig
Salad oil Of very superior qualify
French and other Mustards
Fish, Mackerel, lin bbs and kits, (Shad Salmon
Cod, and Herring
CANDLES Adamantine, sterine and
Mould
NUTS-Almonds, Pecan, English and Brazil
FRUITS-Rasins, CuTants, Prunes, Figs, Ap.
pies, Cranberries, &c.
CHEESE Sapsago and dairv Cheese
BUTTER-New York and Glades Butter
FLOUR.
60 bbls. New York, OF choice brands
so bbls Virginia, Family, Extra, and Superfne
100 packages Buckwheat Flour, (New York;
Oat and Cornmeal
BACON AND DRIED BEEF.
200 choice Family Hams
1000 lbs. Middlings
1000 lbs. Shoulders
1000 lbs. fresh Dried Beef
OIL.
1000 gals Winter Sperm Oil, bleached and un.
bleached
CIGARS.
10000 Cigars, comprising Regalia, La Norma,
Pantia, Cheroots, Lord Byron, Principe, and
other brands
Tobacco, in greatOvariety, plug and fine-cut
chewing
SOAP.
& Is boxes fancy Toilet Soap
25 boxes Family Soap
buckets, Pals, Baskets, Brooms, Brushes, Mats,
sc.
Thankful for liberal share of patronage from
the citizens of Washington hitherto he respectful
ly solicits continuance Of the same.
s. HOLMES,
nearly opposite the Patriotic Bank, 9TH street.
dec I3-tf 8. #M
IMPORTANT TO GEN'TLE.ME.N
TDWARD MoCUBBIN has handsomely fitted
IL up the three-story house recently erected on
the site of his former stand where he will be happy
toresume his business as barber and hair dresser.
lie very respectfully invites return of his old and
esteemed customers, and solicits the patronage OF
the public generally to the Temple Of Fashion,
No. L, on 9Th street, near Pennsylvania avenue.
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GENERAL AGENCY AT WASHING
TON.
Opposite the Treasury Department, in The building
formerly occupied by Corcoran y Riggs.

.rNTATTHEWa ST. CLAIR CLARKE a.
III THOMAS QUANTRILL have associa-
ted for the purpose OF attending to claims and bus
ness Of all kinds requiring au agency at Washing
ton. before Congress, or the several Departments.
AS it is unnecessary to enumerate all, we select the
following Pensions Of all kids; revolutionary
claims against the States United States, including
claims for lands; Communication for hatfpay and
bounties claims arising out Of contracts with the
United States; investigation of fes and procuring
patents for lands return Of duties erroaeously ex
acted, or paid under protest, written verbal Flo
rda claims generally and all which may arise under
the annexation Of Texas. m 44
Communications must be postpaid
Mr.. CLARKE, having resided in this city for ma
nv years. is well known public officer and pr
vate citizen to all gentlemen who have been in Con-
gress or other public stations IN ~ slHl 1u
9'A si CLARKE g. QUANTRILL.
feb eff f21 eAh3 ANf FffA'3
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THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE IN
4q6 rSURANCE ECOMPANY;

ONCE NO. IL, Wall street, New York.
THlS Company continue to insure LIVES ON
n. LY upon the most favorable terms, and at the
! lowest rates Of premiums. The annual premium,
\ if oyer $50, may be paid onr-fourth in cash and
three-fouths in secured note payable in one year.
with six per cent interest, subject TO assessments
! If required by the Company or it may be paid in
monthly or quarterly payments at he option of the
insured There will be an annual vidend of pro-
fits paid in scrip certificates, bearing per cent in
serest which interest is payable annually. y The
Company will loan on their scrip two-lhirds its
amount, or il may be applied to the payment OF fu-
ture premiums, or 70 increase the amount insured
All nersons taking policies become members, but are
not liable beyond the amount Of their premiums
A married woman can insure the life Of her hus.
band, secure from any demands Of his creditors for
any amount the annual premium Of which does
not exceed 5000. The company will pay an equi-
table tate for Life Policies, when they shall have
acquired value. All claims on policies will be
paid within three months after proof of the death of
the persons insured. The funds Of the Company
must be nvssted only in stocks the United States,
I States of Massachusetts,, New Jersey, New York,
or in first mortgages real estate, worth double the
amount loaned. ~ fH 3nWaT fste#1@ t
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GARDEN SEED,

Wholesale and retail.
yTTEATHERSFIELD GARDEN SEEDS, for
wv sale on Il street, doors from 1Ith
street east. just received and now opening a
large supply of Garden Seed, red and white On
ion setts Garlick sets; early Peas, Beans, Corn,
and general assortment of Seeds.
lS- All orders promptly attended to-
THOS. c. WILSON,
jan 13-tf General Agent.