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EXCURSIONS ON THE POTOMAC.
Hardware! Hardware!! Hardwaren!

Il. WHEELER, Penn. Avenue, near 7th street.
TIAS just opened an entire new and well select
III 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. 5
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 and Table Spoons,
Penknives, Razors, Scissors, Nut Picks, and
Crackers, Cooks, Butchers Shoe and Carving
Knives, Shutters and Trays, Plated, Steel and
Brass Audirons, Shovels and Tongs, Shovel and
Tong Stands, and Tenders, Tea Trays and Wal
tiers, in sets and separately, Bellmetal and Porce-
Ian Preserving Kettles Iron, Tin, Tea Kettles and
Sauce Pans, Long and Short Handle Frying Pans,
aud Stove Pans, Ovens and Lids. Pota ss,"e1 seu
Gr,dd-. ..u extra Lids, Iron Furnaces, Potatoe
Steamers, Mortars and Pestlss, WarAe Irons, Sad
Irons, Skmmers, Ladies and Forks, Coffee Mills,
Sifters, Bread Toasters, &C., Shovels, Spades,
Forks, Hay and Straw Knives, Axes, Hatchets,
Hammers, Saws and Planes, Cut, wrought and
Horse Shoe Nails, Cut Tacks pat. Brads and Spara-
bles, Rim, Cottage, Mortise and Stock Locks
Closet, Cupboard, Til Chest, Trunk and Pad
Locks, Mortise' Stop Knob and Thumb Latches,
and Bolts, Table, Butt Parliament H. l.. & Strap
Hinges, Palmer's pat. Blind Hinges, to fastev
back and to Farnham's pat. Window Blind fas-
teners, Common 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 and 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 Strairehg Web, Curry Combs,
Horse Cards, Wool Cards, OK, Trace Halters,
Backband and Dog Chains, Brass, Copper and Iron
Wire, Round, Flat and Square Iron, Hoop and
Band Iron, Nail Rods, Burdens pat Horse Shoes,
Carriage Springs, Wagon Boxes, American and
English Blister, Cast and Sheer Steel, &C., sc
All Of which, he win sell as low as can be had
at any regular Hardware House in the city.
Washington, Nov. 4, lS45. IitF3Att i
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TOOTH aCHE CURED,
DIR. Van Patten,

regularly qualified PhysiciaR, as well a. an
experienced DENTIST, cures tooth-ache, 10 an
cases where il is proper and desirable to save the
aching tooth, for which the charge IS but fvfy
Cenis. s& E4
Pulling or extracting Teeth.
DR. Van Patten extracts teeth with as much
skill and as little pain any other dentlat IN thiS
country, and charges but 81 cents per toolil,
Strangers will do well to inquire of citizens, and
particularly of citizen physicians before allowing
thems Ives to be humbugged by travelling pretend
ers, who would never have left large cities drom
which they usually pretend to haiD unless they
were sadly deficient in skill t.,t.. t.-,.9g
DR. Van Patterns Office and residence, next door
to 7odds Hat store, near Browns Hotel.-jan 6-tf
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THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE IN
SURANCE COMPANY; @HA

once No. III, Wall street, New York.
TNHIS Company continue to insure LIVES ON
i LY upon the most favorable terms, and at the
lowest rates Of premiums. The annual premium
if over $50, may be paid ons-fourth in cash and
three-fourths 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 quarterly payments at the option Of the
insured. There will be an annual dividend of pro-
fits paid in scrip certificates, bearing per cent in
terest, which interest is payable annually. The
Company vii loan on their scrip two-thirds its
amount, or it may be applied to the payment OF flu
ture premiums or to increase the amount insured.
All persons 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 equ-
table rate 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. This funds Of the Company
must be invested only in stocks Of the United States,
States Of Massachusetts,, New Jersey, New York,
Or in first mortgages real estate, worth double the
amount loaned. ifj rG 4 pa l4tt*
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A CARD.-The undersigned begs leave to ten

A CARD.-The undersigned begs leave to ten
IN 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
ine to the satisfaction of any and all persons who
may favor him with it, 9ihE tn nHalHa8s#&)
He would also inform those who are in arrears
with him to call and settle their accounts as soon
as possible, the need, being at all times accepta-
BILE, and at this time peculiarly indispensable.
A. GREEN,
ian 90 Auction and Commission Merchant.
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CARRIAGES, CARRIAGES /!

RrsWr y THE sNbscrlber returns his sincere
QeN-B thanks to his friends and the public
.GE1]-J generally for the patronage heretofore
extended to him, and has the pleasure to inform
them that he has Just finished splendid assortment
of FASHIONABLE CARRIAGES Of every de-
scription, which he will sell on the most reasonable
terms for cash or approved paper. His establish
nent is two doors west Of his old stand, corner Of
Sd street and Pennsylvania avenue, and opposite
Gadsby's New Hotel. Persons in want Of carriages
will find it to their advantage to give me call be-
fore purchasing Old carriages repaired at the
shortest notice. or taken in exchange for new ones.
June 20-eodtf MICHAEL McDERMOI'I. ~
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TO THE AFFLICTED,

NOAD'S patent graduated electro-galvsnie appa-
" ratus, with patent insulated poles for medical
and other purposes. ".I8 tsttte.
The undersigned is prepared to apply the above
admirable lpervading, pleasant, safe. and potent
remedial agent, which has accomplished wonders
where all other remedies have failed, in the whole
train Of nervous and rheumatic complaints, (too
numerous to be here particularized) and in the
actual restoration Of sight, speech, and hearing,
where no destruction Of the organ has taken place.
Most respectable proof from physicians and others
will be exhibited at his apartments south side Penn
sylvania avenue, sixth house East Of the market,
and nearly opposite Browns Hotel, where the
splendid first size or largest apparatus will be kept
in readiness at any hour, day or night that may be
appointed; and the second size for use abroad
when required. He has received due instructions
In their application from the inventor, for which he
was previously prepared by many years expert
ence in the use Of electricity in another form. s
AS this is q subject to which justice cannot be
done in newspaper advertisement communica-
ton will shortly be made To the public in another
way, embracing opinions Of eminent physicians Of
the apparatus, and selections from successfully
treated eases. YNf ha4 ts.f LII ea4afIa ss
The undersigned, having twenty-five years ago
been in tho practice, in certain cases. OF aiding the
operation Of the electric fluid by relaxing the system
during its in the vapor bath, this sautary prac-
tice will be continued, the bath invented by him
being peculiarly adapted to such service. n. q
4 ua ,9ft M BOYD REILLY #
P. s. B. R. has been appointed one Of the
general agents for the sale Of apparatus and rights
of use in places not already disposed Of. Ladies
and gentlemen who had not an opportunity of see-
ing them at tho Capitol or Gadsby's Hotel are re-
.f',ly invited to exaG,ine and try their, Hsct'
'p,I1'' ->nts thew will An! them by no mean
shocking .,s.,t -,
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4 LExANDRIA ACADEMY.-The fall term

A LEXANDRIA ACADEMY.-The fall term
IN of this institution, will commence on Monday,
August 3lst The course Of study embraces the
usual branches Of an ENGLISH EDucATIoN, the
LATIN, GaEEK, and FRENCH LANGUAGES, and a
FULL COURSE in MATHEMATICS. Youths can be
prepared in this School for College, the Counting
Room, or the study Of Profession Instruction is
given by means Of TextBooks, Lectures, and fa-
miliar remarks and Illustrations on each recitation.
To every student is assigned recitations sufficient,
in the judgment Of the teacher to occupy the hours
allotted to study snd at the time for reciting, he is
thoroughly examined, and such explanations are
then given :. ~il, enable him to understand the
.uvlect fully, and aid in impresslns e'esf'S upon
the mind. 14H
A monthly report Of each student, carefully MADE
out from records preserved of all his reciations, is
sent to parents and guardians, presenting faithful
account Of his industry, scholarship, and general
department. i9Ha ht H
The students will have the advantage of an at
tendance upon regular course Of LECTURES on
NATURAL PHrLosoPHI and CHEMISTRY delivered
during the fall and winter months. These Lectures
will be fully illustrated, by beaut ul and complete
net Of apparatus. The School is also supplied with
Surveying Instruments, Globes, Maps, Charts
and REFLEcTINs TELESCOPE, of eight feet focal
length, powerful and effective instrument.
In connection with the present School, which has
been heretofore open for the admission of day scho
lars only, a limited number Of BOARDING
SCHOLARS will be received. Those who attend
the School as boarders, will reside the family Of
the Principal, and as only small number will be
received, such attention their morals and comfort
will be given, as will, il is believed, supply, in
great measure the tender soiciutude received under
the parental roof.
Tknns.--The charge for boarding, washing, fuel
and lights, with Tuition in English, Latin and
GIeek, Sl6Oa year, payable quarterly, in advance
The quarters to consist Of IL weeks each. Tuition
IN French, Drawing and Painting, an extra charge
t8 r. l.. BROCKET1,
au IT, 4 Principal, Alexandra.
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COIletOn Bitters.

HNHESE Btters are purely vegetable com
IL pound, and are offered to the public from
principle Of benevolence, under the fullest convic-
ion that they will be found safe and sovereign
emedy for Dyspepsia. They have been trium-
,hantly tested, not only by some Of the most
spectacle families and physicians in the State of
South Carolina, who have furnished ample testi-
ony as to their decided excellence but also by the
proprietor who, for ten years. suffered all the gloom
incident to that stubborn and distressing disease Il
They possess the peculiar excellence, denied to
most other Bitters Of moi proving injurious by con-
tnued use. They contain not single deleterious
ingredient and, as seen from the directions which
accompany each bottle, may be given with entire
safety to an infant in the month. tas y
In accordance with your request that would
give my opinion concerning the "ColIetn Bitters,"
which have both taken myself and used in my
practice, il affords pleasure in being able TO
sert that entertain for il mo high and exalted
opinion, as being medicine well calculated to give
relief, and even cure the disease for which it is is
aued, and has become notorious, namely Dyspepsia.
know Of no other compound Of medicine which is,
as dyspeptic remedy more often attended with
such gratifying and pleasing result, substituting
for disease good health, for melancholy and OPP
pressed heart and mind cheerfuness and sprightli-
ness of intellect. f S..gaI 3# ..
| know Of one case in particular in which Cole
ton Bitters were peculiarly applicable. After the
unavaiing attendance of the most respectable ard
scientific physicians, and having postponed travelling
as dernier resort, when the patient was too deb-
tated to undertake The task these bitters (by the
consent Of the attending physician) were resorted
to, and by persevering continuance, attended with
the most unlocked for and happy effects-changing
family Of distress and afiicton to one of happi.
ness preserving for the infants the guardian eye ofa
mother, and for a husband the only comfort and
happiness Of his life. Coeton Bitters believe to
be an invaluable medicine in family practice, being
highly useful in the choc complaints during denti-
tion Although preiudiced against patent medicines,
in this instance cannot but have favorable opin-
ion, judging Of its virtues only by the good see
sulting from ite use. With respect,
JAMES L. FOPE, M. ID. H
ST. Luke's Parish, s. c., March, ls46.
For sale by the only Agent for the District Of
Columbia, B. HOMANS, #a
Between 10th and l tia streets, Washington.
august A If Hfrs a1Hsh H@
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I UsT PUBLISHED, and for sale At the Book
d Store Of u. Ward e. Son, Pennsylvania Ave-
nue., near the Rail Road Depot, and at ]. Ken
nedy's Book Store, on F, near l4th street,
2f No. 4 or the Oregonian;
Or History Of the Oregon Territory; containing
the Laws Of Oregon, with Description Of the Po-
lical condition Of the Country, a. well as it's Cli-
mate Resources, Soil Productions, and Progress in
Education, With Map. BY CnAnIKs sArros,
of Oregon City.OT. N aG june l3-6m
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cHEAP, CHEAPEE, CHEAPRsT OF ALL.

CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL.
GHARLE6 CALVERT, JR., CABINET .9.N.D
" CHAIR MANUFACTURERS, Corner Of Penn
Venitian blinds made TO order. All work executed
punctually, and IN the most workmanIike manner.
Funerals attended nj the shortest notice, and on
Y The subscriber thankful for past fayors he has
received respectfully asks for continuation oftbe
same ne is always prepared TO execute any work
Old Furniture repaired and vanished, also taken
in exchange for new. nov Sly &c,
NJ c. BEyERIDGE'Ss CHEAP T.aILORLNrG
". ENTERTAINMENT Pennsylvania apeaue, OPP
posits ColemGns Hste Washington city, is prepared
to make up Clothing of every description in the
most modern style and at the shortest notice, and
not surpassed in Workmanship by any establishment
in the city The following prices have been adopt
ed to suit the times 1900. ..sss F
Making and trimming Goats, best style, Ss 50
! Do. do Pants do g 90
Do. do. Vests do. IT'S
Making Goats without trimmings 6 90
Do Pants do. do, ha tal "a IS
Do Vests do. do. 25
All work warranted to fit in a superior style.
&C B. having practical knowledge, and long
experience in the above profession will readily ac
company Gentlemen to select such Cloths in dry
goods stores as they may desire. u 70 taa
Gentemen's Garments cleaned in very supe-
rior style. Nia sAt aN36s{&5iE 81 B8 #G
N. B.-Gentlemen and children's clothing cut to
order in the most fashionable style and so arranged
that there can be no mistake in making them up.
dec 23-tf g, aaa e4 l{tss EgYk.leI
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Dry Goods. Dry Goods


TUyHE subscriber has Just returned fcm the
u North with well-assorted stock Of Spring
and Summer Goods among which may be found
Rich French Lawns and BaIzarines NH
Graduated Lawns and Ginghams ate ~
Mourning Lawns and Ginghams aaa'a
French, English and American Prints .0'l'h
Black and Blue-black Silks saa 1nHi.',
Swiss, Null, Book, and Plaid Muslins
Black and Blue-back Alpacas, Black Grape
Shawls and Scarfs, rich Berege Silk T" Il ,t&
Worsted & Embroidered Canton Grape Shawls
Rich Berege and Silk Scarfs
White. black, and lead colored Moreen for skirts
Grass and Muslin Skirts
Irish Linen, Table Diaper and Marseiles Toi-
let Covers
Plain and Hemsttched Linen-cambric Hand
keschiefs -
Parasos and Parasolets a u <ft
Marseiles and Satin Vestings r hta
Fancy Casslmeres, Summer Cloths &c. art
Boys wear of every kind and quality aa
Hosiery and Gloves of every description and
price " at
Bonnets, Paris Lace, English Lace, Lace Nea-
politan
English Straw, Rutland Braid and. Florence
Braid
In fact, have full assortment of all Kinds o
seasonabe goods and will sell at small advance
for cash or to punctua customers.
WILLIAM X. RILEY,
Corner 9th street. and opposite Centre Ma ket
april 2-tf
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NNHE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY
j CLAY, BY Calvin Cotton, s4,sihor 'Ju

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY
j CLAY, BY Calvin Cotton, .4,.ihor "Ju
mus Tracts" -Four Years in Great Britain, 8c.
The work consists of two volumes octavo 5O4 pages
in each, and is embellshed with two engravnes.
Its mechanical execution is in the best style of ee-
CANT Literature. The price Of The work is as follows
In fine muslin binding S4 90
Do do do gilt edge and side 90
In sheep, extra, library style s 90
In calf super extra gilt 6 SO
In Turkey morocco, super extra gilt so
The publishers would state that booksellers are
furnished with the work only at the subscription
price; and hence all who subscribe when the agent
makes his applications will probably get the work
cheaper than by purchasing from the booksellers.
r. FARNHAM, Agent for the Publishers,
Corner of lth street and Pennsylvania avenue.
april l-tf - .stf teta ss..
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sCemRopnd Sisup Or WILD
wv CHER1Y sas,spa arilla, and other

W HGrs1s2H ~ t~ys.@ SnrvP esP = 49,
MEDICINAL PLANTS. The pfeparer Of tn
above Sirup, havieg witnsssed for many yssn its
extraordinary effects in obstInsts coughs, and, in
truth In all breast complaints tending consunp-
ton, has been induced by many Of those who hsve
experenced its sautsy operation, to offer il 10 the
public, under the full conviction that the timely use
Of this comp und will avert the fatal termination Of
many cases. nf 4%@u sft ~ s.t5ss r r . ttst
The preparer adds 10 this notice the certificates Of
two respectable citizens, who sscrbe 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 SarsapariIa, prepared by Mrs. "
G.. White, on 9th street, between ID and streets.
Her cough was entirely cured by using the above
3 S'-up, and take pleasure in recommending il to
the public as sure and speedy remedy for coughs,
]. K. HANSON,
II street, First Ward, Washington.
Mrs. ]. G. WHITE: Dear Madam--It affordf me
hear,lt satisfaction lay before the public the hem
etit received from your Compound SlruP OF Wild
Cherry and Sarssparilla. ! was taken, two years
ago, with bad cough, and tined great many things
that were recommended, and nothing did me any
good was advised 70 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 so 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,
sa4a4 baaa AeENTs. fstttt f5-a
s. Redfern, First Ward, Washington.
Lewis Clephsne, Penn. avenue, between sth..and
10th streets. taaab 5aE ait H
ssU Refer To @
Mrs. Lucinda O'Farrell Dove, street, between
tn and 18th streets. ai sa4af t II
Edward Francis, King street, Alexandria, D. c.
Price 81 per bottle, or $40 per dozen. For sale
by a j. G. WHITE, Ninth street,
feb l4-2awly Between ID and E streets.
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LOTS FOR SALE will sell
" on reasonable terms all or part Of Lots Nos.
and 8, in Square No. 247, fronting 100 feet l4th
streat west and l60 feet street north, 1.-THE burnt
Cottage) containing about $1,000 square feet Of
ground. The title indisputable and unncumbered.
REBECCA X. BILLING, tF sfHsia
L street, between 9th and 10th SITS.
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From the National Intelligeneer. 4

from The N0ff0ndl IHfetHgfncer. 4 n
FLATrERrNa CoaPLIMEsr.--So great was the
aimiration which the specimens ofPho'ogrsphy from
the PIumbe National Daguerrean Gallery command
ed at the late Fair that number Of gentlemen, des
,us oftestfyns their high appreciation of the per-
fecton to which Professor Plumbe has brought this
beautiful art have presented him with handsome
Gold Medal, accompanied by highly compliments
ry letter. expressive Of their admiration OF his genius
as an artist and his worth as = man. 5aa gal
June l5-2tawly. b sH
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7. H.
This Company was incorporated in sis, with :
perpetual charter, and capital Of $26O,OOO, with
liberty to increase to S500.O00, and insure agsInst
loss or damage by fire, on Dwelling Houses, StoI e,
Manufacturing Establishments, Household Fnnl.
ture and Merchandise in general, on the most IA
vorable terms. M, ,s,e{I4 ytta1fLt tf45
The ample means and successful business Of toe
Company, has enabled il to pass through many ex'
tensive conAagrstons and to meet it's losses with
the most satisfactory promptness; and any losses
which il may sustain on risks taken at this Agency,
will be berally adjusted by the agent, according 70
the usage Of the best Fire Companies, and r aid
with promptness in current funds.
In case differences should arise touching any loss
OF damage, the Company ID pledged, BY rssolnt'on
Of the Board Of Directors, to submit the same to
arbtrators, ndierenty chosen; OF, at the oPusE q
the assured Tho jurisdiction Of the proper Court q
this city will bslacknowiedged, N@ x.
4 BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Thomas X. Brace, Samuel Tudor,
Griffin Steadman, Joseph Morgan,
James Thomas, Ward Woodbridge,
.Joseph Church Silas B. Hamilton,
Frederick Tyler, Robert Buel,
Samuel E. BroughtOn, Miles A. iuftfe, 4 Us
E. White, jain L. Bos,ceA, ate1a
Ebenezer Fl,uer, Joesph PrDft,
H.A Thomas Il. Brace, Presto emf.
S. L. Loomis, Secretary. may l. taw2m
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HARPERs' PICTORIAL BIBLE.

N II HANFENS' FICIONIAL bIDhE'
rTNHE subscriber has made arrangements for bind
i ing this splendid Bible in the most elegant and
substantial manner Specimens Of the binding may
be seen at Mr.. X. Farnhams Bookstore, corner Of
Penney vsnia avenue and Ith street. Persons hav-
ing copies to bind are assured that pains or ex-
pense will be spared TO produce binding which
viii correspond with the beautiful typography and
superb embeshmentsJf the work.
Orders will be received oy the subscriber at his
bndsry, Pennsylvania avenue, opposite Fuller's Ho-
tel or az Mr.. Farnham's Bookstore, as above Please
cali, if possible, during the present week.
Binding Of every description faithfully executed
by JOHN A. BLAKE,
iune 20-tf Bookbinder.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-10-02

keeps constantly on hand agood
= assortment Of HARpwARR, including hoiloiD
.care. Wood Ware, Brushes Baskets, Jap. Tin Ware,
Door Mats, and large collection of Miscellaneous
hoods to which he invites the attention Of pur-
chasers, believing that he can and does sell low
as any other house in the city. sies,s n. Z
Jan Sl-I GEO SAVAGE
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LAWS OF THE UNITED ST.aTES-SI'ERE-
+ ,a OTYPED EDITION.
Published BY authority Of Congress.
VOL. 10 SEPARATELY. lss,~
TIME subscribers will publish at the commence
i ment OF the present session of Congress, about
January /, 1916, "THE Laws OF THE UNITED
STATES" agreeably to an act of Congress Of the
last session, and for the accommodation Of those gem
temen ,oho hare the earlier edition in ,,i,s vol,nes,
volume ten containing the laws from the year 1899
to March l845, 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. f1'
S41' LITTLE & BROWN, auint
Law Booksellers and Publishers Boston.