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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-12-26

RuEr~aTr.M ASp Guur.- Wright's Indian We.
eiahe Pills are most crtrsordinary medicine for
re cure Of Rheumatism AID Gou,, tecruse they
OF on'v cleanse ste s.orn ,ch and howell. Of those
morbid humors, which if taken into rhe ercuisi, IN
nd thrown upon the membrane and muscle, are
he c,use of he shove psi,fsuI NAL ,des; but they
1cite the ahsoI bent vrssr.s 10 ,ske up thst which
,lnajy drposiisl, and therefore absolutely
r,in to mike perfect cue Of Rheumnsm and
cut A sin .le 25 cen, bi1 Of Wright. Indian
rgrtshle PHI. viii ofien give the mos, ssionish.
,reli,f; snd perseverance, according to direclions
Il lie certain to drive pain Of every description
I'm the bdy.
The popul ,rity OF wRrsur's ISnIss vsGrrA-
r FILLS has proved strong hai, TO nnprinti'
d men. Who. instiea,ci by the hope Of gain, st.
1rt to palm off sPurious article on the unsus.
ting. To d.fest iha wicked designs Of such
', we have procured new labele, and the Sign'.
# Wm Wigt, vii. he found wnIT,rS WITH
" on The top label Of each box. None other
mgius, and 10 counterfeit The is forgery.
amemher. the only original and genuine IN.
VEGETABLE PILLS have the WRITTEN
sAruaE or va. wRIGHr on ,ha top Of each
rAgen, for the .,Ie Of Wrieht's isiisn Vrgr,a
'ill- in Sunbuty, HENRY MA.rn. For o,her
c.es see Advertisement in another column.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-12-26

by ,his snoun, paid, consisting cf sundry
borough orders, amounting IN the ag-
seeaie to 90 OF
By .undry etpen i,urrs f,r labor in repair
ing roads and highwsyr wnhn said
borough, including compensation fnr
personal attendance. as per recipe, &c. 90 80
BY e1orcra,ions Of uncolIe,ilblo tsI, in-
cluding Audiors' e. es. il67
By percentage on Sloa "a. 7s2
...E #. .......H
-.----.-.-.-...- - si4i SIS
Balance due from said Supervisors to the
Borough, r--E --.r~v % 60
sl6i is
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-12-26

rAgen, for the s,Ie Of Wrieht's fatfsn Vrgr,a.
'll- in Sunbury, HEsnr MAs.rH. For her
c.es see Advertisement in another column.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-12-26

a. Sol on Agency in Surhurv by y. Mass
and Others, end al the StorskeeIcrs IN the adjon-
ing Counties. October II, let6-
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"A Card.

INHE subscriber takes this method to inform his
II customers, and the public generally, that he
has, for the present. removed his Boot and Shoe
establishment on the opposite side of the street,
next door to Mr.. Knchey's confectionery, and op.
posite to Mr.. Dyers Auction Store South side Of
Pennsylvania Avenue, between 10th and llth
streets, where he can be found at all times ready
to execute any orders he may be favored with, at
the shortest notice, and in the best and most fash
scnabe style. He would also wish his customers
and the public generally, to take notice that his
tire stock will be sold from and after this date, at
Cost, and no mistake. 10 those wishing to pur-
chase ne would say call and see his stock consist
ing of almost every article size, quality and price,
in his line of business worn by gentlemen, ladies',
boys, misses, youths and children.
THOMAS B. GRIFFIN.
N B. The subscriber has on hand between 200
and 800 pairs black and white satin, and black and
white Kid slippers of the finest quality, at 81 25
per pair. Il. B. G.
march 25-tf
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FOR NORFOLK.

n Ell. The Steamer OCEOLA having un :
e.. dergone thorough repairs, will resume
her trips to the above place on Friday, the Sd of
April, leaving Washington every FRIDAY, at nine
O'Clock A. NJ. and Alexandra at halfpast O'clock.
Returning, sne will leave Norfolk every MONDAY,
at o'clock P. M. Passage and Fare S6.
The OcEoLA will stop at her usual Landings on
the Patomac, to take on and land passengers-and
touch at Cone River going and returning.
Passage and Fare through to Richmond, by the
James River Boats, Sc.
JAMES MITCHELL, Captain.
Gj After the first Of May, the Occola will make
two trips week.
april 2-tf
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| TRESH GROCERIES, 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.
1t is deemed unnecessary TO enumerate general
ly, but he will name the following articles, viz:
ST. Crox, Porto Rico, New Orleans, Muscovado,
Sugar in hhds. and bbls.
Loaf Lump, Crushed, Powdered, Brown, and
White Havana Sugars &u
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, LaguyIa, (green and
white,) Rio, St. Catharine's, and AngostuIa
Spices of every description, ground and un-
ground
Catsups in great variety
Sardines and Curry Powder
Fresh Salmon, Lobster, and Clans, Theoretically
sealed
Anchovies, Capers, and Olives
Bakers Kitchens, and others make, Cocoa and
Chocolate
Salad oil of very superior qualify
French and other Mustards
Fish, Mackerel, Tin bbls and kits, (Shad, Salmon
CANDLEs-sperm, Adamantine, sterine, and
Mould
NUTS-Almonds, Pecan, English.and Brazil
FRUlTS-Raisins, Currants, Prunes, Figs, APP
Piles, Cranberries, &c.
CHEESE Sapsago and dairy Cheese
BUTTER-New York and Glades Butter
FLOUR.
so bbls. New York, OF choice brands
so bbls. Virginia, Family, Extra, and Superhne
100 packages Buckwheat Flour, New York;
Oat and Corpmeal
BACON AND DRIED BEEF
200 choice Family Hams
1000 lbs. Mddlings
1000 lbs. Shoulders
200 lbs. fresh Dried Beet
OIL
1000 gals Winter Sperm Oil, bIeached and un-
bleached
CIGARS
10000 Cigars, comprising Regalia, La Norma,
Pantilla, Cheroots, Lord Byron, Principe, and
other brands
Tobacco, in greatUvariety, plug and fne-cut
chewing
SOAP
l5 boxes fancy Toilet Soap
20 boxes Family Soap
Buckets, Pals, Baskets, Brooms, Brushes, Mats
&c.
Thankful for liberal share of patronage from
the citizens of Washington hitherto, he respectful
ly soicits continuance oil the same.
S. HOLMES,
nearly opposite the Patriotic Bank, 7th street.
dec I3-tf
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LIFE OF JOHN b. G.
United states Agency and N0tarial OF
Ace esfa abIfsled in I843.

LNDMUND r. BROWN, attorney and agent 70,
IL 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, PATESrs, LANDS, Pos1
OrrIcE AND OTHER CoNrRAcrs, &c, Fsfreef, near
IAN street Sepentsen doors East Of the Treasury De-
povtment, Washington City, d. C.
nF Letters must be post paid.
feb 6--IaM6m
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Boots & shoes! Boots & shoes,

A. RUFF, (successor TO E. Lacy,) six doors
y. East Of Coleman's Hotel, PENNSYLVANIA ay-
snue, has just received from Philadelphia full and
complete assortment of Ladies Black and Bronze
Caters Buskins Ties and Slippers. Also, grea,
variety OF Childrens Shoes, at all prices Gentle.
mems Boots, Caters, Shoes and Slippers of every
kind. All of which will be sold as cheap as can be
bought elsewhere. ! invite my friends, and the
public generally to give me call, and feel conf
dent Of being able to please in quality and price
april 25-eodlm
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This Company was incorporated in 1918, with q
perpetual charter, and capital of S250,OOO, with
liberty to increase to $4,000 and insure against
loss or damage by fire. on Dwelling Houses, Stor IS
Manufacturing Estabshments, Household Farni
ture and Merchandise in general on the most IA
vorable terms.
The ample means and successful business of the
Company, has enabled il to pass through many ex-
tensive conagrations, and to meet its losses with
the most satisfactory promPtness; and any losses
which it may sustain risks taken at this Agency,
will be literally adjusted by the agent, according to
the usage Of the best Fire Companies and laid
with promptness in current funds.
In case differences should arise touching any loss
or damage, the Company is pledged, by resolution
OF the Board of Directors, to submit the same to
arbitrators, indiferenty chosen or at the optio of
the assured the jurisdiction Of the proper Court of
this city will be acknowledged.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Thomas X. Brace, Samuel Tudor,
Griffin Steadman, Joseph Morgan,
James Thomas, Ward Woodbridge,
Joseph Church Sias B. Hamilton,
Frederick Tyler, Robert Buel,
Samuel Z. Broughton, Miles A. TuhLe,
r.. White, John L. Boswell,
Ebeneser FloUer, Joesph Prptt,
Thomas H. Brace, Presit ent.
s. L. Loomis, Secretary. may l. tau2m
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Feed Store.

YNHE subscriber hereby respectfully informs the
u citizens Of Washington that he has opened a
Feed Store, on the Northeast corner of G street
North and k2th street West, between Pennsylvania
avenue and the bridge on 18th street. His carts at
tend the markets with meal, cuthay, and all the
other articles in his line of business, and will de-
liver articles purchased either from the market or
at the Store He solicts share Of their patronage
april l-eod9m. L. H. BERGMAN
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CONGRESS BOOKS, LAW BOOKS.
MEDICAL BOOKS, AMERICAN HISTO RY,
IV &c. The subscriber has for sale, at his S tore
near corner Of A street and Pennsylvania avenue
Washington, large stock Of
LAW BOOKS.
Among them are all the elementary works; also
The English and American Common Law and
Chancery Reports. All the New York and Mary
Law Library, 80 vols, together with hands ONE
selection of such other Law Books as are suitable
for the Washington market
CONGRESS BOOKS.
All the Laws, Documents, Journals, Registers of
by Congress- to be had in quantities at the sub
scribers. The
MEDICAL BOOKS
were selected by the gentlemen of the Faculty in
the District The collection embraces all the STAN
dard and elementary works.
"AMERICAN HISTORY"
Some Of the American Books are very old and
rare and all the late works on American subjects
are to be found in this Chapter
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS"
All the current literature of the day will be found
among these i'm all the various fashionable bindings
RELIGIOUS BOOKS.
All the Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books, of al
most all the different denominations, in all kinds Of
bindings
"BLANK BOOKS AND STATIONERY.'
handsome assortment of Blank Books and
all kinds of Stationery, for sale above.
The Books will be sold as cheap as at any other
Bookstore in the United States.
march 7-tf GEORGE TEMPLEMAN.
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PAPER-HANGING
And Upholstering store, on PENNSYLVANIA

Auenue, bet,oeen 9th and 10th Streets
II MOORE has just received an elegant assort-
IL. ment Of Paper Hangings, suitable for halls,
parlors, chambers, drawing and dining rooms.
Also, large collection Of Firescreens, and fine
Velvet and plain Borders TO match.
ID. Moore has made arrangements at some Of tie
best factories in this country to be constantly get
'ing IN store the latest styles Of Paper-hangngs,
which will be sold at very small profits for cash. at
the old stand Of Muller & Moore.
march 2S-t
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BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT.
JUST received, by the schooner Columbia, from
y New York
II packages prime Butter;
IS boxes do Cheese;
do Pine Apple do;
$50 IA l-2 and whole boxes Raisins;
30 drums fresh Smyrna Figs;
do Turkey Raisins Gree from stonss,)
2 cases Bordeau Prunes
Also, on hand:
2 casks Currants;
S cases Citron;
do preserved Ginger;
Other Preserves and Jellies;
Cranberries in quarter bbls and by measure;
Catsups, Sardines, Olives, Capers;
Anchovies, Curry Powder, &c. SIC;
A general assortment of Pickles;
Fresh Salmon, CLANS and Lobsters;
Hermetically sealed do;
Fresh Macaron and Vermacilla;
Do Salad Oils, &c, sc;
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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yXJHITE'S Compound Sirup or WILD
wv CHERRY, Sarsa pariIla, and other

yXJHITE'S Compound Strup or WILD
wv CHERRY, ,Sarsaparilla, and other
MEDICINAL PLANTS. The prsparer 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 ascrbe 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 d and f streets
Her cough was entirely cured by using the above
Sup and take pleasure in recommending il to
the public as a and speedy remedy for coughs,
however violent or long standing.
j. X. HANSON,
H street, First Ward, Washington.
Mrs. J. G.. WHITE: Dear Madam,--It affords me
hearth h satisfaction to lay before the public the ben
eft received from yeur Compound Sirup of Wild
Cherry and Sarsaparilla. 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
SruP # Wild Cherry and SarsaparilIa. 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.
AGENTS.
s. Redeem, First Ward, Washington.
Lewis Clephane, Tenn. avenue, between 9th and
10th streets.
Refer To
Mrs. Lucinda O'Farre Dove, F street, between
lth and 18th Streets
Edward Francis, King street, Alexandra. d. c.
Price 81 per bottle or $40 per dozen. For sale
by J.C. WHITE, Ninth street,
feb l4-2awly Between ID and e streets.
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G. ECKLOFF d SONS,
M f r G. HANT TAII,ORS

South SIDE Of Pennsylvania auenue, betveen l2th
and 18Th streets,
M ooLD respectfully call the attention of the
w puohc to their assortment of Spring and
summer GOODS, OF the latest styles. They believe
mem 10 oe unsurpassed in beauty and fabric.
y suggested to all who are in want of articles
IA oul ''''e 70 examine our goods, prices, &c. We
nave no uoup' hey will be fully satisfied Of the fact
na' our sooos, cut, hnlsh and prices are une1cep.
tonable in all their requisites. -
we nave q, all times large and fashionable as.
sortment OF. READY MADE CLOTHING on
hand, OF our own make, which we can with conf.
dence recommend as being Of superior finish, which
together WIN an assortment Of Fancy Articles rem
ders our stock well worthy the attention of s ,hs
public.
april 2s-f mat. Intellgencer eodlm.l
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WASHINGTON AGENCY

Atna Fire Insurance Company, of Hart
ford, Connecticut.
X PPLlCATION for insurance, or the renewal
~ OF policies, and all business connected with
the office, may be made to the subscriber, agent Of
the Company for the District Of Columbia, and Vi
cIniy with full power to receive and issue policies
on terms as favorable as any other Office.
d. A. HALL, Agent.
Washington, lst April 1916.
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THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE IN
SURANCE COMPANY;

ONCE No. IL, Wall street, New York.
THIS Company continue to insure LIVES ON
/ LY upon the most favorable terms, and at the
lowest rates of premiums. The annual premium.
if over $50, may be paid one-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 or 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 it's
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, from any demands of his creditors for
any amount the annual premium Of which does
not exceed $500. The company will pay an equi-
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. The 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.
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THE FIRST OF MAY!


ME have THIS DAY opened an additional
w supply of new and beautiful Goods for ths
Spring. consisting, in part as viz
Balzarines, Lawns, Graduated and rich striped
Bereges, Ombre shaded and Silk striped
Lawns, graduated and Lace Flowered some al
25 cents, very beautiful
Ginghams Of every style and price
White Cambria and Muslns, corded, barred
and striped
shaws, Scarfs and Ties, beautiful and rich in
style and quality.
ALSO: Fine French Cloths, Of every quality
and price
French Cassimeres, striped and plain, rich and
elegant style
Light and Black Silk and Satin Vestings
Tweeds and Gambroons, for Gentlemen and
Boys, some at very low prices
Bleached and Brown Sheeting
Do do Shirtings
Domestic Ginshams, Penitentiary Plaids
Apron and Shirting Checks
Beached and Brown Tweed Cottons.
Together with their stock in Store, makes their
stock very complete which will be sold very low for
cash. r. l.. SMALLWOOD g. CO.,
Pennsylvania avenue. between 9th and 10th streets
may 2-tf
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A GARD.,The undersigned begs leave to ten
~ oer ms thanks to the citizens of this com
uun.y ior the liberal patronage which they have
bestowed upon him during the past wear and verv
respectfully informs them that ne still CONTINUES
tne Auction and Commission business at Concert
tial, near Browns hotel, where he will promptly
ana WIN dispatch discharge all business in his
me, 60 tne satisfaction of any and all persons who
ne would also inform those who are in arrears
WIN MN 10 call and settle their accounts as soon
as possible me medfl, being at all times accepta-
DIG, ana az TINS time peculiarly indispensable
A. GREEN,
Jan 20 Auction and Commission Merchant
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DIR. SChWartZe's

TNRIVALLED COMPOUND EXTRACT
~ OF SARSAPARILLA.-The afflicted are
respectfully referred TO the advertisement of the
above celebrated preparation in the "Sun," which
has produced such astonishing cures in this Dis
trict. Also, the celebrated Chrome Thermal Ague
Pill, which fails to cure the most inveterate
Ague in II hours. The proprietor can refer the
afflicted TO hundreds of cures performed by the
above remedies s. april s-T
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A NIhhAClTR COAL A superior lot OF
IA Butler and other Coal, cheap for cash only,
may be mad OF the subscriber. Orders received at
the ofhce opposite s. s. Colemans, or at the yard,
near the Long Bridge.
fel S--u JOHN PETTIBONE
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LEAD AT MANUFACTURE.

NHITE LEAD AT MANUFACTUF
wv ERS' PRICES.--
The subscriber has just received
400 kegs White Lead
bbls. Linseed Oil, Boiled and Raw
do Spirits TurPentine
do Varnishes
500 lbs. Lamp Black, Ground in Oil
80 do Chrome Green do do
SO do Chrome Yellow do do
90 do Verdegris do do
30 do Paris Green do do ll
900 do Yellow Ochre do do
400 do Sp, Brown and Venetian Red do do
Y 10 lbs. Whiting
Paint and White Wash Brushes
Window Glass of all sizes and Putty.
All Of which he will sell very low for Cash.
CHARLES STOTT,
Corner Of 9TH street and Penn. Avenue.
may l5-lm
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OLIVER wHITTLESEY,

nEALER in Paints, Oils, Glass, &C., G. street
IL Todd's Bdildings, Washington ID. c., has JUS
received from the original inventors and sole manu-
factures, large supply of the genuine
DOriC l. mp.
This Lamp is simple in its construction, easily
trimmed, and will give light equal TO twenty
sperm candles, al a cost of one cent an hour.
Its superiority to other lamps consists in the fol-
lowing advantages: there no brass or other metal
that corrodes which comes in contact with the fluid
the external and internal draughts pass through
the body OF the lamp, producing more perfec,
combustion, and keeps the lamp perfectly cool |,
can be used with open doors and will be less affect
ed by wind or currents of air, than any other lamp
Also, other improved Pine Oil Lamps, Hall
Lamps and Lanterns, and dealer in Astral and So.
lar Shades, Chimnes and Lamp Glasses of all
kinds, Lamp Wick, Pure Sperm Oil, M. b. Dyott's
d Gouds Glass Fount Pine Oil Lamp: all Of
which are offered at wholesale and retail, al the
lo,cest prices for cash.
~ B.-DDecttons TO be obser red in using The
PINE OIL LAMPS.
In trimming the Dorc Lamp the chimney is frs,
removed and the Lamp taken out of the ring. the
button and cone must be next taken of, and the
cone may be used for stand to set the lamp en-
while trlmmng-after which the wick-holder ia
taken out and the wick raised above the tube sniff
cient 70 cut of the black or crusted edge. which
should ne done with sharp pair Of scissors--the
Wick-holder Is then returned to its place, and the
WICK should be perfectly even with the top of the
tuoe--hll the Lamp, replace the cone and button.
and IT is ready for use.
OTTO avoid accidents, the Lamp should neve,
be filled while burning. feb e. ,e
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BOOTS AND SHOES, lust recety

DOOTS AND SHOES, just received
ID We have q full and complete assortment of
Mems Boots, Bootees, Nullifers and Caters, Ladies
Caters, Half Caters, Kid & Morocco Buskins, Ties
and Slippers, French style Misses Cater Beotss
HalEGaiters, Buskins, Ties and Slippers, together
with a complete assortment of Childrens Shoes,
which we will sell at the very lowest cash prices.
r. l.. SMALLWOOD 81 CO.,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th streets
may 2-tf