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4 LEXANDRIA ACADEMY.-The fal! tern

A IEAANDhlh hShDEM1 Ials Fern
"A Of this institution, will commence on Monday,
August 81 st. The course of study embraces the
usual branches of an ENGLISH EDucArIoS, the
LATIN, GREEK, and FRENcH LANGUAGES, and a
FULL COURSE in MATHEMATICS. Youths can be
prepared in this School for College. the Counting
Room, or the study ola Profession is
given by means of Textbooks, Lectures, and fa-
miiar remarks and illustrations each recitation.
To every student is assigned recta,ions sufficient
in the judgment Of the teacher, to occupy the hours
allottedto study and, at the time for reciting, he is
thoroughly examined, and such explanations are
then given, as will enable him to understand the
subject fully, and aid in impressing it clearly upon
the mind.
A monthly report Of each student carefully made
out from records preserved Of oil his recitaons, is
sent to parents and guardians, presenting faithful
account Of his industry, scholarship, and general
department. HE hM
The students will have the advantage Of an at-
tendance upon regular course Of LECTURES on
NATunAL PHILosopHr and CHEMIsTRY delivered
during the fall and winter months These Lectures
will be fully illustrated, by utifui and complete
set Of apparatus. The School is also supplied with
Surveying Instruments, Globes, Maps, Charts
and a REFLEcTiNG TELEscopE, of eight feet focal
length, a 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 n 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 9
great measure, the tender sociintude received under
the parental roof. t a fN
TERMs-The charge for boarding, washing, fuel
and lights, with Tuition in English, Latin and
Greek, Sl50a year, payable quarterly, in advance
The quarters 10 consist Of 2 weeks each Tution
in French, Drawing and Painting an extra charge
h r. l.. BROCKET1,
au IT, aes Principal, Alexandra.
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EXCURSIONS ON THE POTOMAC.
{ EHardware! Hardware.! Hardware Il!

h. WHEELER, Penn. Avenue, near 7th street.
AS just opened an entire new and well select
IL 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 frad 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 and Table Spoons,
Penknves, 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
ters, in sets and separately Bellmetal and Porce-
Ian Preserving Kettles, Iron, Tin, Tea Kettles and
Sauce Pans, Long and Short Handle FRYING Pans,
and Stove Pans, Ovens and Lids Pots, Skilets,
Griddlesf and extra Lids Iron Furnaces, Potatoe
Steamers, Mortars and Pcstles, War1e Irons, Sad
Irons, Skimmers, Ladies' and Forks, Coffee Mills,
Sitters, 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-
bes, Kim, Cottage, Mortse and Stock Locks
Closet, Cupboard, Till, Chest, Trunk and Pad
Locks, Mortise' Stop, Knob and ThumbI .atches,
and Bolts, Table, Butt, Parliament, H. l.. & Strap
Hinges, Palmer's pat, Blind Hinges, to fastel
back and to Farnhams 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
Gums and Apparatus, Brushes, Combs, Buttons
Needles and Pms, Shoe Thread, Cotton, Worsted
Diaper, Boot and Straining Web, Curry Combs,
Horse Cards, Wool Cards, Ok, Trace Halters
Backband and Dog Chains, Brass, Copper and Iron
Wire. Hound, 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., &c
All OF which, ne will sell as low as can be had
at any regular Hardware House in the CITY. 540
Washington, Nov. A, lS45 i agt'8 .Etstl
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CARRIAGEs, CARRIAGES!

RrHn - THE subscriber returns his sincere
QSE thanks to his friends and the public
.6l2-W. 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-
scrpon, which he will sell on the most reasonable
terms for cash or approved paper. His establish
ment 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 advantaget give me call be-
fore purchasing. Old carriages repaired at the
shortest notice, or taken in exchange for ones.
iuns 2O--eodtf MICHAEL McDERMOTT.
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PulIing on extracting Teeth.
Dry Goods. Dry Goods |!

YNHE subscriber has just returned ficm m the
Il North with a wel-assorted stock OF Spring
and Summer Goods, among which may be found :
Rich French lawns and BalzariRes a
Graduated Lawns and Ginghams @
Mourning Lawns and Ginghams
French, English, and American Prints
Black and Blue-back Silks ,H
Swiss, Null Book and Plaid Muslins
Black and Bue-black Alpacas, Black Grape
Shawls and Scarfs rich Berege Silk
Worsted & Embroidered Canton Grape Shawls
Rich Berege and Silk Scarfs trBt
White, black, and lead colored Moreen for skirts
Grass and Muslin Skirts efs glssa
Irish Linen. Table Diaper and Marseilles To.
let Covers
Plain and Hemsitched Iinen-cambric Hand
kerchiefs rs
Parasos and Parasolets
Marseilles and Satin Vestings 4
Fancy Casslmeres, Summer Cloths, &c.
Boys'wear Of every kind and quality ss
Hosiery and Gloves of every description an1
price
Bonnets Paris Lace, English Lace, Lace Nea-
politan
English Straw, Rutland Braid, and Florence
Braid. .sEhEa
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, N1
Corner 9th street, and opposite Centre Ma ket
april 2-tf IqI,5.ss,f g eH ss.
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HARpERs, PICTORIAL BIBLE.

TNHE subscriber has made arrangements for bind
/ ing this splendid Bible in the most elegant and
substantial manner. Specimens Of the binding may
be seen at Mr.. X. Farnham's Bookstore, corner Of
Pennsylvania avenue and lth street. Persons hav-
ing copies to bind assured that no pains ex-
pense will be spared to produce binding which
will correspond with the beautiful typography and
superb emhellishments)i the work.
Orders will be received oy the subscriber, at his
bindary, Pennsylvania avenue, opposite FuIlers Ho-
tel or at Mr.. Farnhams Bookstore, as above. Please
call, if possible, during the present week.
Binding Of every description faithfully executed
by hma# s JOHN A. BLAKE,
june 20-tf .s Bookbnder.
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TOOTH ACHE CURED,
DIR. Yan. Ratten.

A regularly qualified Physiciaa as well as an
experienced DENTIST, cures. tooth-ache, in all
cases where il is proper and desirable to save the
aching tooth, for which the charge is but Fifty
Cents. ettSJ G&aA w a.
Pulling or extracting Teeth.
DIR. Van Patten extracts teeth with as much
skill aud as little pain any other dentist in this
country, and charges but so cents per TOOTH
Strangers will do well to inquire Of citizens, and
particularly of citizen physicians, before allowing
themselves to be humbugged by travelling pretend
ers, no would never have left large cities (from
which they usually pretend to haiD unless they
were sadly defcientin skill &5l
DIR Van Patterns Office and residence, next door
to Todd's Hat store, near Browns Hotel.--jan 8tf
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CHEAP. CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL.
CHARLES CALVERT, JR., C.fBiNET IND

CHEAP. CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL.
CHARLES CALVERT, in, C.fBLNET IND
| CHAIR aIRyagaNUF.aCTURER, Corner of PENN
syirania arerue and 18th street, Washington City
Venitian Blinds made to order. Allwork executed
punctualy, and in the most workmanlike manner.
Funerals attended at the shortest notice, and on
reasonable terms. f4 838 sE
The subscriber thankful for past fayors he has
received, respectfully asks for continuation oftbe
same he is always prepared 10 execute any work
in the above line.
{ Old Furniture repaired and vanished, also taken
in exchange for new. nov Sly C. c.
n C. BEVERIDGE'S CHEAP TAILORING
", EST.aBIISHME.NT, Pennsylvania apenue, OPP
poste Coleman's Hotel, 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 beenadopt-
ed to suit the times
Making and trimming Goats, best style, $8 so
Do do. Pants do 2 90
Do do. Vests DO. / rs
Making Coats without trimmings 90
Do Pants do. do, IS
Do Vests do. do. 25
All work warranted to fit in superior style.
C. c. b. having practical knowledge, and long
experience in the above profession, will readily
company Gentlemen to select such Cloths in dry
goods stores as they may desire.
Gentlemen's Garments cleaned in very supe-
rior style.
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
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NNHE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY
/ CLAY. By Calvin Cotton, Author ~,

MUS Tracts" -Four Years IN Great Britain. 8cl
The work consists of two volumes octave, 5O4 page
in each, and is emhellished with two engraving 81
It's mechanical execution is in the best style of ele
CANT literature. The price Of the work is follows
In fine muslin binding S4 Oh
Do do do gilt edge and side 0d
In sheep, extra, library style Od
In calf, super extra gilt g. so
In Turkey morocco, super extra gilt z sd
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 LIFT.
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JUST RECEIVED.

NOW anding cargo of White Pine Lumber,
In consisting of A, Cd and s-4 Select and COM
mon cuttings, Hemlock Rails Cherry, ASH Poplar,
and Maple, together with general assortment Of
building materials, which will be sold low for CASH
or short notes.
FOR RENT.-Two nearly new story brick
houses on lth street, between G and H Streets
Enquire at the Lumber Yard, 18th street and Ca
nal. WARD d LEHMAN
June l-tf
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MONROE SEMINARY.

INHE undersigned would respectfully announce
Il to the public that the Monroe Seminary will
be re-opened the 3 LIST inst. for the education O.
youth for the ordinary duties Of life for any of the
higher classes in college. Having had considerable
practical experience in teaching at the Norh he
hopes and trusts that his effoIts will prove success
full here For evidence of the excellence of his Gre
denals as capacity and character he has the honor
to refer to ex-governor John Tracy, of New York, !,
and to Col Benton, Of this city. For terms, inquire
at the Seminary, on II street. between sth and 9th
directly north of the Patent Office. sf
r. ). M. WII.LOUGHBY.
Washington, August, 24th, 1916.
teod. ".#.'
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+ This Company was incorporated in 1918, with q
perpetual charter, and capital Of S26O,OOO, with
liberty to increase to S5O0,O00 and insure against
loss or damage by fire, on Dwelling Houses, Stor IS,
Manufacturing Establishments, Household Fnni
ture and Merchaadize in general, on the most Ia
yorable terms. at.tt t5AsitL ktt
The ample means and successful business OF the
Company, has enabled it to pass through many ex-
tensive confagratons, and to meet its losses with
the most satisfactory promptness; and any losses
which il may sustain on risks taken at this Age ncy
will be literally adjusted by the agent according to
the usage Of the best Fire Companies, and aid
with promptness in current funds
In case differences should arise touching apy loss
or damage, the Company is pledged, by resolution
Of the Board Of Directors, to submit tho same to
arbiraors, indifferenty chosen; or, at the olar o.
the assured the Jurisdiction Of the proper Court e
this city will be acknowledged.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Thomas X. Brace, Samuel Tudor, a'
Griffin Steadman, Joseph Mmgan,
James TAon,as, Ward Woodbridge,
Joseph Church SiLas b. Hamilton,
Frederick Tyler, Robert Buel, 't iss
Samuel Il. Brotghton, Miles A. Iutth,
e. White, John L. Boswell,
Ebenezer Fio,oer, Joesph PrDH,
Thomas X. Brace, Presto emf.
S. L. Loonais, Secretary. may l. taN2m.
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INVALUABLE LOTS FOR, SALE will sell
y on reasonable terms all or part Of Lots Nos. Z
and 8, in Square No. 247, fronting 100 feet l4th
streat west and 60 feeton l. street north the burnt
Cottagel containing about $4,000 square feet Of
ground. The title indisputable and unincumbered.
REBECCA,K. BILLING, 0
E street, between 9th and 10th sss
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JUST PUBLISHED, and for sale at the Book
y Store cd, Ward g. Son, Pennsy ylvania Ave-
nue., near tfs Rail Road Depot, and at ]. Ken
nedy's Book Store, on +, near l4th street,
- no. i OF the OregOnian;
Or History Of the Ore5Dn Territory, containing
the Laws OF Oregon, with a Description Of the Po.
lcal condition Of the County, as well as its Gil
ma,e Resources Soil, Productions, and Progress in
Education, With a Map. BY CaAnLEs sAxroS,
OF Oregon City, o 7. .ls. june l3-6m
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ICEl ICEtl ICEtll

Our customers need not fear that on, Ice will fall
short, as we have heavy stock. Persons wishing
Ice will please leave their address at The Lumber
Yard of w. II. Gunnell opposite Coiemans Hotel.
iy l4-eltf GUNNEIb a. BIRD.
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WHITE OAK SLAVES.

JUST received on commission, aud for sale cheap,
y 10 or g thousand White Oak Slaves, and head
ings for barrels. Enquire at the Wood and I.um-
ber Yard of the subscriber on the corner of 9Th st..
and Missouri avenue.
oct 3-eodtf GEO COLLARD.
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q EPTEMBER STATEMENTO OF THE
- MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
j. g. LEWIS. Agent, 7th st. Washington.
HARVEY LINnsLEY, Physician, corner of G. and
IA streets.
Issued durinp The month l6G ne,y noIirias viz.
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nLUMBE NATIONAL DAGUERRI-
AN GALLERY and Photographers
Furnishing DepOts: ht~ II.

nLUMBE NATIONAL DAGUERRI-
AN GALLERY and Photographers
Furnishing DepOts:
4I AWARDED THE *.
H GOLD AND SILVER MEDALS,
Four First Premiums, and Iu0 Highest
HonorS,
AT the National, the Massachusetts,, the New York,
and the Pennsylvania exhibitions, for the most
Splendid Colored Daguerreotypes, and Best
~ apparatus eper Exhibited ... (.
Concert Hall, Pennsylvania Avenue,
WAsRNeroN CrY, NEAR BRowN's HOTEL.
205 Baltimorestreet, Baltimore, adjoining Camp
bells Jewelry store. #
25l Broadway, New York. sat i5.N E.
Boston, IS Court, and SO Hanover streets.
Petersburg, Va, Mechanics Hall. Il
l36 Chesnut street. Philadelphia,
Cincinnati, Fourth and Walnut, and l76 Main
street #l ba
Saratoga Springs, Broadway.
Paris, l2I Vieile Rue du Temple.
Liverpool, 80 Church street.
Portraits taken in exquisite style, without regard
to weather. A s.i U.s3# te#
Instructions given in the art.
large assortment of Apparatus and Stock al.
ways on hand al the lowest cash prices.
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From the National Infeiigencer. y
n FLATrERISa CoMPLIMESTs--So great was the
lmiralion which the specimens ofPhotography from
the Pmmbe National Daguerrean Gallery command
ed at the late Fair, haia number Of gentlemen desi-
r,us oftestfying their high appreciation Of the per-
lection 10 which Professor Plumbe has brought this
beautiful art, have presented lfini with handsome
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LAWS OF THE UNITED ST.aTES-STERE-
F.i trtr OTYPED EDITION. #t& H4a
. .ga,s Published by authority Of Congress. q =
4 sUs ss VOL. 10 SEPARATELY. fset f#sa i
HNHE subscribers will publish at the commence
ment orthe present session Of Congress, about
January !, 1916, "THE LAWS OF THE UNITED
STATES" agreeaby to an act Of Congress Of the
last session, and for the accommodation Of those gem
emen ,cho hape The earlier edition In nine volumes,
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.
b t LITTLE & BROWN,
Law Booksellers and Publishers, Boston.
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j. X. HANSON,
II street, First Ward, Washington

Mrs. ]. C. WHITE Dear Madam,-It afiordr Il
hearth It satisfaction to lay before the public the be
eft received from your Compound Sirup of wa
Cherry and Sarsaparia. ] was taken, two yea
ago, with bad cough, and insd a great many tbinl
that were recommended, and nothing did me an
good was advised to try some of your Compour
Sirup Of Wild Cherry and Sarsaparilla. My ceug
was SO bad that hardly could go along, and aft
taking the first bottle | was SO much better that
was able to attend to my business, and now al
entirely clear of my cough. 5r.
,fi JOHN HAGERTY,
Ninth street, near l., Washington,
AGENTS.
s. Redfen, First Ward, Washington.
Lewis Cephane, Penn. avenue, between 9th an
Refer To
Mrs. Lucinda O'Farrell Dove, F street, betwee
lth and 18th streets.
Edward Francis, King street, Alexandria, d. G.
Price 81 per bottle, or $40 per dozen For sa
by ]. G. WHITE, Ninth street,
feb l4-2awly Between ID and E streets
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gG& DIRECTORS.
Rensselaer, Havens r Robert J.. Patterson,
Guillaume Merle, Seth Low,
Lewis G. Grover Charles s. Macknett,
VIM. A. F. Pentz, Thos. b. Segur,
VIM. M. Simpson, Marcus l.. Ward.
Henry McFarlan, n
ROBERT l.. PATTERSON President.
BENZ. &. MILLER, Secretary.
JOSEPH l, LORD, Agent.
JAMES STEWART, M. D., No. 2, Bond St.
Medical examiner.
Washington, ID. C.
JOSEPH G. LEWIS, Agent, 7Ih street, nearly
opposite the Patriotic Bank.
HARVEY LINDSLY, M. D., corner of a. and
G streets, Medical examiner. feb eff
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WARRINGTON AGENCY

Etna Fire Insurance Company, Of Hart
Az ford, Come cticut.
A PPLICATION for insurance, or the renewal
IN Of policies, and all business connected with
the office, may be made the subscriber, agent Of
the Company for the District of Columbia, and VI
cinity with fall power 10 receive and issue policies
on terms as favorable as any other Office.
it.a ba i44f4 ID. A. HALL, Agent
Washington, Isl Aprit ls46.
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United states Agency and NOtarial or.
YstN 4 fee. established i'm 1S42.

HDMUND II. BROWN, .Aitor,,ey and .9gent for
II Claimants Notary Public, Illinois Commissioner,
&C., continues TO settle all kinds OF business with
the several branches Of Government, with his
usual promptness, efficiency and fidelity especi-
ally CLAIMS ron PENSIONS, PATENTS, LANDS, PosT
JFr,cE AND orHka CONTRACTS, &op IA areet
iitie north of de Post Office.
sI--.a. 4 nii..r. i,.Ilst la I.lsi naid
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n..R1HINGToN q. sNETHEN. "
ATTORNEY,AND co UNSELLOR AT LA W
w AsHINGT0N, !, ID. e., practices in the su-
NV prelne Court ol the un.ed stales and in sew
erai c,,,fs vf The Uisrtct III tulu unbin and prosc
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"A Card.

E7IF ~ "A Card.
TIME undersigned, considering himself duly
IL qualified offers his services to the citizens
Of Washington for the drawing of plans and spe-
cifcations Of dwelling other houses, and also os
measurer of builders work. Charges moderate.
II may be consulted between the hours Of 3 and
IL O'Clock, A. M, at Mr.. Purdy's Office, Lumber
Yard, 9TH street. Market-House square.
fob 27-tf IOHN e. HARKNESS.
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FoHN EDGAR'S Musical Academy G street near
y lih j. E. will give instruction upon the Piano,
Gui.ar, Flute, Violin, and also in vocal music.
Terms Sl2 per quarter. tt sept ! Lift
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ESuBscurpEH keeps constantly onhandagood
a assortment Of HAnpwAnK, including hoilo,o
ioa,e, Wood Ware, brushes, Baskets, Jop Tin Ware,
Door Mats, and large collection Of Miscellaneous
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WHITES Compound sirup OF WI
wv CHERRY, Sarsa parilla, and OIL

WHITES Compound Sirup OF VII
wv CHERRY, Sarsa parilla, and OtlI
MEDICINAL aPLANfSs Ihel .prepsrsr Of
above Sirup, having Witnessed for many years
extraordinary effects in obstinate coughs, and, !.
truth, in all breast complaints tending to consur
ton, has been induced by many Of those who b,
experienced its sautary operation, to offer il TO
public, under the full conviction that the timely
of this comp und will avert the fatal termnston
many cases.
The preparer adds to this notice the certificate,
two respectable citizens, who ascbetheir restorati
to health to this preparation.
This is to certify that my daughter received gr'
benefit from mixture called Compound Sirup
Wild Cherry and Sarsaparilla, prepared by Mrs.
G. White, on 9th street, between and f stiee
Her cough was entirely cured by using the abo
s'-up, and take pleasure in recommending it
the public as a sure and speedy remedy for coug
however violent or long standing.
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NEW CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTORY
In Corrected up to date by the Postmaster o
the House of Representatives. For sale by
june s-tf +. TAYLOR,
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FROM LIVERPOOL TO PHILADELPHIA

Sarank, (new) Capt.
E. Tnrley
Susquehaana, Capt.
A. Turley
Wyoming, (new) Capt
j. w. Miercken
Thss. p. Cope, Capt
II. f. Miercken