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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1846-02-02

Ansiin Prav, William Augustus Posy. william
Ws"diu'j Re-. s..e known n Will,.m Noodiotj.
Henry Allen. joseph Gill. Eiirsbcth French. Exec.
uiris aud Peter tfeueh. Esc, uior OF William French.
laieo 81 ohio county. deceased. Henry Mor,or. Fran.
els II ilrrnbfosk aud Thomas Horn, rock. john NJ
Cisske. James A Clarke siI Heavy Monte.
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SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY.

DY virtue of decree made by the Orphans
- Court for the county Of Washington, in the
District of Columbia, and approved by the Circuit
Court, in the matter of the petition OF John H..
Hendley, guardian to George, Cecilia w., and So
phia j. Hendley, the Undersigned will proceed to
SELL on Thursday, the 18th day Of February next,
the following pieces or parcels Of ground, In the
city of Washington, with the improvements there
on, viz, all that part of Lot 16 in square 43I be-
ginning at the northeast corner of said lot, and
running thence due south on 7th street west 81
feet, thence at right angles due west so feet,
thence at right angles due north 81 feet, and
thence at right angles due east on L street north
so feet to the place Of beginning, with the pry-
lege of three-foot alley taken from the south
part of said lot; and also the easternmost equal
half Of Lot IL, in the same square, fronting on u
street north 25 feet, and extending in depth there
from loo feet. This property is situated on the
corner OF 7th and Il streets, opposite the General
Post Office, and is at present occupied by Mr.. De
Saule as a refectory. 3 A es,t i
Terms one-fourth cash; the balance in three
equal payments, at six, twelve, and l6 months,
with interest, to be secured by deed of trust If
the terms Of sale be not complied with by the pur-
chaser within three days, the right is reserved to
resell the property at his risk and expense.
Sale upon the premises at A O'clock 2. NJ, on
Thursday, the 18th day Of February next Title
believed to be unquestionable. For further par
ticulars, apply to the undersigned, or to Walter
Lenox, attorney at law.
JOHN II. HENDLEY, Guardian.
l# stl5 A. GREEN,
jan SITS Auctioneer.
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CHEAP DRY GOODS,

A ND BOOTS s. SHOES. The subscribers
n respectfully return thanks to their custom
ers for the liberal patronage which they have re-
ceived and at the close Of the season would offer
good assortment of dry goods consisting, in part
as follows-Cloths, Cassimeres, Sattinetts, Ken
lucky Jeans and Vestings, Mouslin deans, Alpa-
cas-, French Florentines, and calicoes Of every
price and quality. Flannels, white, red yellow
and green, plain and twilled, at very low prices.
Canton Flannels, brown and bleachcd, Sheeting and
Shirting, cotton and woolen Lnseys, very supe-
rior, and at low prices. Blankets from SO so to
sc so per pair, of very superior quality, together
with complete assortment of Hose, half hose,
Comforts, Scarfs, Gloves & Handkerchiefs, which
will be sold very low to close out the stock for the
season. We have also good assortment of
ROOTS IND SHOES,
consisting in part as follows, Mems calf and mo-
rocco dress Boots, calf, kip, and wax leather boots
for the season, Mems calf kip, and other brogans.
Ladies CATERS, half CATERS, and buskn ties, Ladies
morocco, kid and leather buskins, Boys boots and
brogans, Misses boots, buskins ties and slippers,
together with complete assortment Of Children's
and. Servants shoes, which will be sold on very
reasonable turns, r. l.. SMALLWOOD & co.
Between 9th and 10th sts., Penn. Avenue.
n. B. We have some mems boots for servants,
little out style, which will be sold at 81 50 per
pair, as well as women's and chldrens, which our
customers will do well to examine, for we are de-
termined the price shall suit. r. l.. s. & co,
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Hardware! Hardware.! Hardware!!!

Z. WHEELER, Penn. Avenue, near 7th street.
TTAS Just opened an entire new and well select
ed assortment of Hardware, Cutlery and
Fancy Goods, which he offers for sale at whole
sale or retail, on as accommodating terms as they
can be had in the district.
His stock consists in part Of the following arti-
cles: Rogers & Sons and Others Table Cutlery
in complete sets, Ivory, Buffalo, Buck, Bone, and
Cocoa Dining, and Desert Knives and Forks, Ger-
man Silver, and Britannia, Tea ard Table Spoons,
Penknives, Razors, Scissors, Nut Picks, and
Crackers Cocks Butchers Shoe and Carving
Knives, Shutters and Trays, lated. Steel and
Brass Audirons Shoyes and Tongs, Shovel and
Tong Stands, and Tenders, Tea Trays aid War
ters in sets and separately, Bellmetal and Porce-
han Preserving Kettles, Iron, Tin, Tea Kettles and
Sauce Pans, Long and Short Handle Frying Pans,
and Stove Pans, Ovens and Lids, Pots, Skiliets,
Griddles and extra Lids, Iron Furnaces, Potatoe
Steamers, Mortars and Pestles, Warie Irons, Sad
Irons, Skimmers, Ladies' and Forks, Coffee Mills,
Sifters, Bread Toasters, &c., Shovels Spades,
Forks, Hay and Straw Knives, Axes, Hatchcts,
Hammers, Saws and Planes, Cut, wrought and
Horse Shoe ais, Cut Tachs pat, Brads and Spara-
bles, Rim, Cottage, M1rtise ard Stock Locks,
Closet, Cupboard, Til, Chest, Trunk and Pad
Locks, Mortise' Stop, hncn and Thumb Latches,
and Bolts, Table, Butt, Parliament, IA. J.. & Strap
Hinges, Palmer's pat. Blind Hinges, TO faster :
back and to Fartham's pat. Window Blind fas-
teners, Com.aon and Axle Sash Pulleys and sash
Cord, New England Co. Wood Screws all sizes,
Sofa Springs, Bed Screws, Castors and Furniture
Knobs, Curtain Bands and Pins, Iron ard Brass
Han and Coat Hooks, Single and Double Barrel
Guns and Apparatus, Brushes Combs, Buttons;
Needles and Pins, Shoe Thread, Cotton, Worsted;
Diaper, Boot and Strainng Web. Curry Combs,
Horse Cards, Wool Cards, Ok, Trace Hsltcrs,
Backband and Dog Chains, Brass Copper and Iron
Wire, Round, Flat and Square Iron, Hoop and
Band Iron, Nail Rods, Burdens pat. Horse Shoea.
Carriage Springs, Wagon Boxes, American and
English Blister Cast and Sheer Steel, &C., sc
All Of which, he will sell as low as can be hod
at any regular Hardware House in the city.
Washington, Nov. a, l645.
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ESPECIALLY FOR THE LADIES.

FINE FURS, MUFFS, BOAS, SC.
AT TODD'S FASHIONABLE EsTaBLIsH
JHENT, CONCERT HILL BUILDINGS,
6 DOORS VEST BROHN'S HOTEL,
W.8SHLNGTON.
fNHE unceasing inquiry for these truly comforta
i BILE, very becoming, and highly fashionable
appendages to Ladies' Fall and Winter dress,
has induced the undersigned to make more extern
sive preparation than any previous year for sup
plying the demand, He has opened the season
with 700 MUFFS of the most rare and choice
description and desiring rapid sales and quick re-
turns, he assures his fair customers that they may
not only please themselves in style and quality, but
also in price, by favoring him with call. He
will name the following Of his varied assortment as
worthy Of their notice.
Rich black Lustred Lynx, very long rich fur
Natural Grey Lynx 4 Russian Fitchet
Isabella Bear Kamtschatka Bear
Black Bear Siberian Squirrel
Cross Fox Grey Fox
Chinchilli Black Genet
Stone Martin Canada Martin.
With great variety Of lower priced furs, suta
ble for misses and children.
w. B. TODD,
s;.gn Of the Golden Hat
Nov 1I-3m
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CARD.--The undersigned begs leave to ten
a der his thanks to the citizens Of this COM
munity for the liberal patronage which they have
bestowed upon him during the past year, and very
respectfully informs them that he still continues
the Auction and Commission business at Concert
Hall, near Browns hotel, where he will promptly
and with dispatch discharge all business in his
line to the satisfaction Of any and all persons who
may favor him with it.
He would also inform those who are in arrears
with him to call and settle their accounts as soon
as possible the needfut, being at all times accepta-
blc and at this time peculiarly indispensable.
A. GREEN,
jan 90 Auction and Commission Merchant.
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SEMINARY FOR YOUNG LADIES.

YNHE patrons of education are respectfully IN.
i formed that the school under the supervision
of Miss M, nj. Andrews is now located on I
street. between 5th and 9th, Boyle's Buildings
The course of instruction, from the elements Of a
junior education, comprises Orthography, Reading,
WTiting arithmetic, GronDsar, Geograpay, History
Mythology Rhetoric .dstron---, DAs,cHaaau PhiSi-
ology, Chemistry, Botany, 9isssra. Geometry, the
.Moderm Languages Music on inc r-sano rve, Harp,
Guitar, Draining, Painting, Ornamental Neede-,cork,
Tapestry, Embroidery, Besdb~~S See s'-
The subscriber having iiau suooossIui expert
ence in connection with some of the most respect
able Institutions in our country, confidently so
licits the cooperation Of ali rnoss wtSse observa-
tions have been convincing proof Of the benefits
resulting from an intelligent and well disciplined
mind MISS M. M. ANDREWS.
f3t. REFERENCES.
Rev. GEo. w. SAMSON, r.. FARNHAM, Esq,
e o. b. BRowN, A. RoTHwELL,
t. H. GILLIss, r. P. ANDERSON,
$. TusTM, b z, w DENHAM,
g. M. PHILLIPS, Capt. Frazer,
.asiba of the Revenue Service.
2 Feb Aim
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nOMBS, BRUSHES, AND PERFUMERY.--
" We have just returned from the North with an
extensive assortment Of the above-named articles,
and are now ready to supply our customers with
the best and freshest Perlumery, consisting of Po-
matums, OK Marrow, and Oils for beautifying and
promoting the growth of the hair Cold Cream,
Lip Salye, Bay Rum, Farina Cologne, Lubins Ex-
tracts for the handkerchief with great variety of
English and French Hair Brushes
Also, Shell, Buffalo, and Horn dressing, tuck and
side Combs; Nail and Tooth Brushes; a very fine
article Of Purses, all Of which we are determined
to sell cheaper than the cheapest.
4 S. PARKER'S Perfumery and
Fancy Store, bet. 9th and 10th streets,
Pennsylvania avenue. nov 4-tf
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GENERAL AGENCY AT WASHING
TON.

Opposite the Treasury Department in The tuilding
formerly occupied by Corcorar d Riggs
MATTHEW ST. CLAIR CLARKE &
IXl THOMAS QUANTRlLL have assocla-
ted for the purpose of attending to claims and basi-
ness of all kinds requiring an agency at Washing
ton, before Congress, the several Departments.
As il is unnecessary to enumsrae all, we select the
following: Pensions Of all kiEds; revolutionary
claims against the States United States, including
claims for lands; communication for halfpay and
bounties claims arising out Of contracts with the
United States, investigation Of titles and procuring
patents for lands; return of duties enormously ex
acted, paid under protest written or verbal Flo
rda claims generally, and all which may arise under
the annexation Of Texas. ta
Communications must be postpaid. o
Mr.. CLARKE having resided in this city for ma
ny years, is well known public officer and Prl-
vate citizen to all gentlemen who have been IN Con-
gress or other public stations.
CLARKE 81 QUANTRlLL. (.
feb 6-rtf s
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A CA R I'D

DOOMS TO LET, FURNISHED OR UN.
II, FURNISHED.--L LAMBERT S. BECK has
four or FIVE good rooms, which he would rent, by
the month or longer period, on the most moderate
terms. Call at the House-furnishing store of l..
S. Beck s. Son, south side of Pennsylvania avenue,
between 9th and 10th streets.
P. ST. have to let two Of the best Cellars on
the avenue, OF will receive goods on storage.
Jan 20--tf L.. S. BECK.
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TTOUSES FOR SALE.-The subscriber has
placed in his hands, for sale, two FRAME
HOUSES. The one is on Eleventh street, near
Maryland avenue the other on Massachusetts
avenue, between Fourth and Fifth streets These
houses will be sold great bargain for the money.
Jan. S-f. ULYSSES WARD.
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UNAtLORING G.-Jhe subscriber respectfully in
forms his customers and the public, that he
has removed TO Pennsylvania avenue, between Sd
and 4th streets, south side and opposite the United
States Hotel. He offers his thanks to those who
have entrusted their work with him. and asks a
continuance of their custom. No pains will be
spared to render satisfaction to ALL in the i neat
ness and durability of every kind of work bestow-
ed upon him. Charges as moderate as a faithful
performance duty and justice, to all, will permit
u5- Cutting, Making, and Repairing, done in
the most fashionable, neat, and durable manner.-
None shall have cause to complain of exorbitant
charges, whilst they shall have their work promptly
despatched. JOHN w. SMITH.
Jan l5-tf Penn. ay. bet. Sd & 4th SITS.
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Leather, Leather, Leather.

TNHE subscriber, THos. G. Ford, returns his
i thanks to his friends and the consumers Of
Leather in general for the liberal patronage he
has received since he opened his Leather and Cur
rying store, on the corner Of 7th and G streets
He would respectfully inform them that he has
now full assortmento Of his own finish on hand,
and which he can recommend as equal to any in
the District, which will be sold on the most rca-
sonable terms.
The stock consists ofSole Leather and Skirting,
and very superior Calf Skins, upper and kipps,
Harness and Bride, and bags Leather, &c. All
his Leather being tanned expressly for the estab-
lishment he feels confident, with his practical
knowledge of the business in all its branches, he
can give general satisfaction.
Please call and see, before making purchases
elsewhere. Hides bought, and Plastering Hair
kept for sale. 4#a3h jan lift
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BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT
TUST received by the schooner Columbia from
D New York
II packages prime Butter &a9#
65 boxes do Cheese, H8
3 do Pine Apple do;
$50 Ia l-2 and whole boxes Raisins;
30 drums fresh Smyrna Figs;
6 do Turkey Raisns (free from stones,)
2 cases Bordeau Prunes;
Also, on hand; .'.L"
9 casks Currantsj 4.
cases Citron;
l do preserved Ginger;
Other Preserves and Jellies; .aM'.
Cranberries in quarter bbls and by measure;
Catsups, Sardines, Olives, Capers;
Anchovies, Curry Powder, SC. &c; uH
general assortment Of Pickles; uI.a
Fresh Salmon, CLANS and Lobsters;
Hermctically sealed do;
Fresh Macaroni and Vermacilla;
Do Salad Oils, &c, SIC;
Which, with his former stock, renders his assort-
ment complete, and to which attention is invited.
S. HOLMES,
7th street, nearly opposite Patriotic Bank.
Dec lS-tf
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VACCINE MATTER FRESH FROM
THE COW.

A S many individuals have expressed want of
IA confidence in the vaccine matter generally in
use much of it being old and supposed to be dete-
rioraed by time and its passage through such va
rieiy Of constitutions, Doctor J. A. Wroe has,
therefore procured, through the poteness 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 call.
Office opposite Coleman's National Hotel Penn
sylvania avenue; residence G street, between 18th
and 9th streets j. A. WROE.
feb Pat
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SALES AT A UCTION.
BY 3. ROMANS, Auctioneer.

yNTEEKLY SALES OF HOUSEHOLD FUR
wv NITUREA-On Wednesday Of each week,
at the auction rooms corner of and 10th streets,
will be held regular sales of new and second
hand HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNI-
TURE. .3 A8
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. M, and will
be held indoors when the weather is unfavorable.
Articles will be received for sale until Tuesday eve
ming. Is. HOMANS,
dec 2O-u Auctioneer.
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Pulling or extra citing Teeth.

Pulling or extracting Teeth.
DIR. 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
siciahs, before allowing themselves to be hunbug-
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 1odd's Hat store, near Browns Hotel--jan S--tf
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JTOCAL MUSIC.-Mr. LINCOLN, of the Co
v lumbar College, has commenced course Of
instruction in the elements and practice of Vocal
Music, at the E street Baptist Church. The class
meets on Saturday mornings, at 2 o'clock. Per-
sons desirous Of entering the class are requested to
attend. Charge, only one dollar per quarter.
jan 27--3t
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/ oNGFELLoW,s POEMS, LLUSTR.aI.

r ONGFELLOW'S POEMS, ILLUSTRATE
| ED.-A new and beautiful edition of Long
fellow Poems one volume octave, richly bound
and splendidly illustrated with numerous engrav-
lngs .
Also, The Lady of the Lake, volume Lalla
Rookh, in volume, richly bound and illustrated I;
and other of the most popular prose and poetical
works in the langusse. got up in the same style.
Childa Harode, with sixty illustrations, London
copy. just imported along with many others, BY
dec I3 +. TAYLOR.
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Jan SITS

TNHE subscriber having determined to publish
j this paper daily, and feeling it to be his duty
to close up his former business, most earnestly
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 Of
Ward and Lehman; and he bespeaks for thema
share Of the business, believing they will give sa-
tisfaction. ULYSSES WARD.
Jar. 24-tf ',.I G7 .ata0
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ATOTICE-All persons indebted to the subscrib-
IN er, whether in note or bill, will please make
payment Of the same on the first day of January,
1916, and any persons having claims against him
will please present them by that time as he desires
to commence the new year square with all with
whom he has had the pleasure to have dealings. 7
dec 23-dtF S. HOLMES,
Grocer, 7th street.
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BOARDING.

A GENTLEMAN and his wife can be accommo-
IN dated with board and pleasant room, on mo-
derate terms. Four or five single gentlemen can
also he accommodated at from So so to SO per week,
if paid weekly. Where gentlemen find their own
lodgings So will be charged to be paid Invariably
in Advance.
Transient boarders accommodated at SO cents per
day. MRS. A. SHERLOCK,
feb SIT G street, between 9Nl and 10TH
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TNHE SuBscnrBERk keeps constantly on hand agood
Il assortment of HARDWARE, including hotoao
,oare, Wood Ware Brushes, BASKETS, Jap. Tin Ware,
Door Mats, and large collection of Miscellaneous
Goods to which he invites the attention Of pur-
chascrs, believing that he and does sell as low
as any other house in the city.
Jan 3l--u GEO. SAVAGE.
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CHE THAT WOULD HAUE Il FRIEND
MUST BE FRIENDLY"

THE PRINTERS all say that the way to OBJ
| tain good run of customers is to advertise
your goods and merchandise in the newspapers
Therefore, l.. S. BECK & son would most re-
spectfully call the attention of their friends and
the public generally to their stock of new and Sc
cond-hand House-furnishing Goods, Pennsylvania
avenue, south side, between 9th and 10th streets,
as we intend to sell cheap the cheapest if not
cheaper
We would just say to all, "Come and sce." We
have on hand, and intend keeping, goo supply
of new and secondhand house-furnishing goods,
too numerous to mention.
l.. S. BECK s. SON.
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DLACK SILK and WIDE BLOND La CES.
Dive are opening this morning one carton
Black Silk Laces.
Also, one carton Of black Brussels Laces, from
one to eight inches wide, for trimming dresses,
which we will sell very low.
Also, few embroidered Gold and Silver Scarfs
for head-dresses, and a few rich Satin Ribands,
Flowers, SIC. s. PARKER,
Fancy and Perfumery Store,
jan 3O--3t Pennsylvania avenue.
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GARDEN SEED,

Who7eSale and retail
NTEATHERSFIELD GARDEN SEEDS, for
w sale on E street, 3 doors from 18th
street east. Just received and now opening, a
large supply of Garden Seed, red and white; On
ion sets, Garlick setts; early Peas, Beans, Corn,
and general assortment Of Seeds.
AZ All orders promptly attended to-
THOS. G. WILSON,
jan 13--n General Agent.
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DSONsS Subscriptions
j will be received at VIM. O. FohcE's bookstore,
corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 10Th street, Tor
copies OF the Portrait Of Dr. Judson, now in course
of preparation and soon to be published under the
direction Of the Baptist Board OF Foreign Missions,
at the following prices; Llthograph on good paper,
IS cents; on fine board, SO cents; steel engraving,
on comman plate paper, ST. India proof impressions,
So. The Portrait is from Painting by Harding
and is in size nine inches by eleven. feb 6-tf
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Mrs. DEVAUGHAN, wishes to inform the
IU Ladies and Gentlemen of Washington and
vicinity, that she is prepared to bleach Ladies'
Bonnets, and Gentlemens Summer Hats in a style
that will give satisfaction,
CATHARINB ID. DEVAUGHAN.
jan 24-lm
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CUPPING AND LEECHI.NG.

TIME subscriber respectfully returns his thank,
l to the citizens of Washington and its vicinity,
for past favors in the above business, and soicts
continuance Of the same.
| am prepared to meet the desires with the
above business day or night and it is my wish and
intent to give satisfaction to every one that will
favor me with a call Mrs Devaughan will at
tend to Ladies' in the above business if desired.
My place of residence is on 9th ST. west side,
near the corner of E street
JOHN DEVAUGHAN.
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BENJAMIN HOMANS,

AucfiOneer and Commission Merchant,
JJAS taken that large and commodious build
ing, known as the Medical College, corner
Of and 10th streets, where he is prepared to re-
ceive merchandise Of every description, for pub
lie or private sale. The rooms are well calcu-
lated for the display of goods, capable of accom-
modatng 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 I3-tf H.u
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TOOTH ACHE CURED.
Dr. Van Patten.

A regularly qualified Physician, as well as an
experienced DENTIST, cures tootl-ache, in all
cases where it is proper and desirable to save the
aching tooth, for which the charge is but Fifty
Gents.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-02-09

CUMBERLAND COAL. from the celebrated
" mines Of the Maryland Mining COmpa-
ny, and Of quality better than any heretofore Of
fered in this market, can be had by the car load, or
snaller ouantitv. at J. PURDY'S
Coal and Lumber Yard, Centre market.
feb eff ,H