The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-20

scale adopted by many London offices. Loans
granted to the extent of two-thirds the amount of
premium paid, after the lapse of year.
Persons insured in the United States on the scale
of" participation enjoy the important advantage Of
sharing in the whole business of the Society, which
| in Great Britain is very extensive.
! The public are respectfully requested to examine
the distinguishing principles of this institution
their tables of rates. their distribution of profits, and
the facilities afforded by their loan department-be-
fore deciding to insure elsewhere.
| Pamphlets containing the last Annual Report and
| the Soeiety's Rates. together with blank forms and
the fullest information, may be obtained upon appli-
cation to any Agent or Sub-Agent.
or References of the highest character in the
United States given to applicants, if required, to
the standing, wealth, and security of the above in
stitution.
T. L & A. THO. SMITH, Agents.
Office on F street, near the Treasury Depart mt
feb S-tf
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM
|V PANY OF THE CITY OF NEW
ing been appointed agent for tho above named in
stitution, prepared to receive applications for
insurance on life for more years, or for the
duration of life The advantages of the mutual
principle above the heretofore more usual joint
stock companies 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 7th street, i'm
mediatey opposite the National InteIigencer Office.
G. S. FOWLER, Agent.
feb 24-3tawtf
TNHE SUBSCRIBER keeps constantly on hand agood
Il assortment of HARDWARE, including holo,o
aoare, Wood Ware, Brushes Baskets, Jap. Tin Ware,
Door Matts and large collection of Miscellaneous
Goods to which he invites the attention of pur-
chasers, believing that he and does sell as low
as any other house in the city.
Jan 3l-f GEO. SAVAGE.
LUMBER, LINE, AND CEMENT.
TIME subscribers have now, and intend to keep,
constantly on hand, an assortment of LUM-
BER, LINZ E and CEMENT, suitable for building,
which will be sold at all times low for cash. or
very short paper.
WARD & LEHMAN.
Jan. "a, 1s46.-tf
TNRESH GROCERIES The subscriber is now
receiving by packets Statesman and Alexan-
dria, from New York, his Fall and Winter supply
of Family Groceries, making his assortment COM
plete. h
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. l. 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
White,) Rio, st. CathariDe's, and Angosiufa
Spices of every description, ground and un-
ground
Catsups in great variety
Sardines and Curry Powder
Fresh Salmon, Lobster, and Clans, hermetcally
sealed
Anchovies, Capers and Olives
/ Bakers Kitchens, and others make, Cocoa and
Chocolate t#
Salad oil of very superior qualify
French and other Mustards
Fish, Mackerel, Tin bblsa kits, (Shad, Salmon
Cod, and Herring F1E
CANDLES Adamantine, sterine, and
Mould
NUTS-Almonds, Pecan, English and Brazil
rS-Raisins, Currants, Prunes, Figs, Ap,
ples Cranberries, SC.
CHEESE Sapsago and dairy Cheese
BUTTER-New York and Glades Butter
FLOUR.
60 bbls. New York, of choice brands
oU DDiS virginia, fauliy, 'SAu~, ohu huPSihho
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 Beet
OIL.
1000 gals. Winter Sperm Oil, bleached and un.
bleached
CIGARS.
10000 Cigars, comprising Regalia, La Norma,
Pantilla, Cheroots, Lord Byron, Principe, and
other brands
Tobacco, in greatovarety, plug and 6ne-cut
chewing
SOAP.
Is boxes fahcy Toilet Soap
% boxes Family Soap
Buckets, Pals, Baskets, Brocms, Brushes, Mats,
SIC.
Thankful for liberal share of patronage from
the citizens of Washington hitherto, he respectful
Iy soIicits continuance Of the same.
s. HOLMES,
nearly opposite the Patriotic Bank, 18th street.
dec I3-tf
PLEASANT and weli-furnished apart
ments may be had at Miss GURLEY'S, on G
street, near Al, feb 7--h