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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-24

FRAUDS ON EMIaRANrs.-N notwithstanding the
exertions of the several Emigrant Societies and
their officers. the unfortunate emigrants continue
to be fieeced out OF the little money they have
saved for the purpose Of transporting themselves
and families to the United States-and in accu-
mulating which they have been compelled to en-.
dure years OF privation and penury
We give below copy of a letter from the Bril-
fish government agent in Glasgow, to the super
intendent of the British Protective Emgrant
Society in New York, which discloses some
cases of cruel imposition on these unfortunate
people.
IL Nj. EMIGRATION OFFICE,
Glasgow, July II, 1896
sIR-I beg to acquain you that much misery has been
oossioned to poor in this country by their not
being provided with early convey to New York,
after being made that their friends in America
have paid for their passage out In these cases as no
particular vessel, at any stated time the owners
charterers in this country wait until it will suit their
own convenience to send the people.
The friends of persons intending to emigrate should
not advance money on their account without some
written as to the time when the conveyance
The best course which persons in America, wishing to
assist families to emgate could adopt would probably
whom they could confde to the government emgra.
ton agents. at the ports where they to embark, who
would take the trouble to make the necessary arrange
ments for securing the passages
Several have lately been represented to
me, among which, two with which you should be
made acquainted passage paid for two poor men
in Ireland, to 3'''''t Co, No +f~F street.
New York, and passage ticket RENTED them, addressed
q person of tho of +----', in Liverpool Upon
inquiry it appears there is such person there and
provision has been made by the parties in New York. in
any WY for these passages The men in great dis
tress having expended all their means by being thus
deirauded The other case is much the sametwO poor
Ireland had paid passage ticket RENTED from
''----+--'''- No +++'' street, New York, desiring
them to apply in Glasgow, TO Mr.. -'-'t'-
who would give them passage to Liverpool
and that "'t"''+- & Co, would provide them with
passage TO New York They left their homes in Ireland
and to Glasgow, where there is such person as
that referred to, and upon writing to Liverpool find
that the ''f-' there mentioned not to be found
that there is evidently system OF fraud going in
New York which you may be able to counterfeit This
passage ticket has not q date to it, any
other stipulation. am, sir, your obedert servant
JAMES Il. FORREST,
Government Agent for Emigration.
To Mr.. C. II. WEBB, Superintendent,
British Protective Emigrant Society, New York.
We would recommend foreigners, who are de-
sirous of bringing their relatives and friends to
this country, follow the suggestions in this let
ter, or deal only with our respectable and up
right ship owners, who will treat them honorably
and fulfil their contract to the letter.
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U. 3. Circuit Court,

Before Judge boUs.
Der. % True bills were found and handed up this
to the Judge against James Lee for burglary
in breaking into the government store at West FONT
and against Nicholas Coyle for counereiting and an
aempt TO pass so quarter counterfeit dollars After
which the court adjourned to the first Monday in No
yember next.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-24

The Daily adreiiser, of Rochester, of the 2Oth says
The telegraph wires were found broken Yesterday
forenoon in twentyour different places between this
city and Auburn They were mended, however, SO that
the telegraph worked in the afternoon
between Rochester and Buffalo IL still interrupted by the
breaking Of the wires -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-24

Governor Wright and Comptroller Flagg, left Albany
on Monday to Clinton prison. they
with the Attorney General, are by law constituted inl
speCtors.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-24

CEeEtI "A match was p'oted on Thursday between
the Washington Club, Of this atty, AMI the Union Star
Club of Brcoklyn, which terminated in the triumph Of
the laer with Eve wickets to godown. Much Of their
success owing to the superior batting of Mr. Henry
Wilson, in the second innings, battling the superior
bowling of Messrs Russell and Taylor scoring - runs,
aud giving up his bat The game was well contested
on both sides and largs company Of spectators were
present many of whom had made considerable wagers
on the result
BRooKLvN UNION
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Literary,

In Obcrlin Institute the number of students is A92 of
whom 20 are in the theological department, and LOG
in the collegiate, and the rest in the preparatory
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Before Judge Edmonds, Aid jackson and johnson.
Der. 23.-Tnre Geo Kirk.-This case s further post
poned until Monday next at half past 10 o'clock
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Wheat Flour, Indian Corn,
Qrs Qrs. Gre. -
l30,74l 77sO59 lllol0
The total imports from British America, for the same
period, are-wheat, 4s, 22a qrs: four as7, 7s2 bbls
From the above returns 1t will be that upwards Of
million barrels of -four each equal to Eve bushels Of
wheat have been imported into Liverpool during thu
last twelve months from the United States and Canada
together with l73,9s4 quarters of wheat, and Ill
quarters of Indian corn. Happily the grain crops in al
this country have been very abundant this year
and the prices in England though not excessive,
such to render expectation of largely increased sup
Plies profitable and therefore certain The results
the next twelve months will show what We do to
wards supplying the wants Of England and Of Europe
The imports of grain and -four into the port Of Liver
pool from tho 18th to the als Of September, a. fol
lows:-
qrs beans Is qrs; oatmeal llS0 loads; -FOUR 1856 sack
and S5 bills
Coastwise.-wheat. as7 srs; barley, s2a qr.i malt
oatmeal, 476 loads; -four, 10 sacks bbls.
British America--Flour, 1859 bbls.
United states-Whsat, asa qrs Indian corn, oe6 qrs
-four, 1899 bbls
Continent of Europe &c-Oas. 1900 qrs; Indian corn
900 ars oatmeal, 10 loads. :
oats %. ss, % ar:
dian corn 1855 qrs oatmeal 1888 loads Aour 903 sacks
and 6is3 bbls.
The exports from Liverpool, for the same PORTO
were
To Foreign Countries lss pbls.
To Ireland-Wheat 1859 qrs.; Indian corn 262I urs
-four, 4lO sacks, and s975 bbls.
Coastwise-Wheat, 752 qrs; malt Is qrs; oats, - ord
beans 200 qrs peas 50 qrs; Indian corn s5s qrs; GA
meal loads; flour, 2l7 sacks; 3286 bbls
Total Export.-Wheat, a44I qrs; malt. Is qrs; oat,
II qrs; beans, 900 qrs peas 80 qrs Indian corn 7o1
qrs; oatmeal loads four 617 sacks, and IL ,ss7 bbs
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Court Caiendar-Thls Day.
SUPERIOR CouaT.-Nos. 81, Ill, 49, H. ~, 100, 200
81, a02, 70, %, 81, 206, 200. 9lo, 8. l4t
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Total. ......... So a5l,l92 ASIA 800
OF the paper of the bank held last April including
bills receivable and city bonds $70o4 considered
good, ,975 doubtful, and $2a3 bad.
Of the paper held the 9th of October nst) all
considered good but 500 doubtful, and 81 sos bad
This shows that some of the doubtful Of April last ID
rated among the bad The profits of the railroad,
and those from the bank put down in the April report
for four months while those in the October report
are for ten months
The importatons of wheat, -FOUR and Indian corn into
Liverpool from the United States in the first nine mouths
of ls45 and lsAo, respectively. were a. follows
IMPORTATION or BREApsrvFFs INTO LrvsRrooL from
UnIrED STATES,
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metallic Tsi,ist Hnzor stroos,4-,


mexnDc TkBtkf MINOR Btf0pes~~Tno atftfs
ton OF dealers Invited this article being made OF the
best material city msnufaeiure and under the subscbg
Imuediste supervision They have in all rendered
O. SAUNDERS SON,
w Broadway, few doors above Courtlandt
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-24

have Tor some time been engaged the above
having brought, rs perfection possble. combining
the public. For sale by q. SAUNDERS x SON,
III Broadway. oppositc Howard Hotel
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The Cheapest Fashionable Tailor in New

York is J. Vanderbilt Sc Maiden Lane between William
and Nassau streets ~ BThousand. Of gsnts and boys
ready mide ALSO hundreds Is Of
goods which will be made order STYLE to
passed. Your patronage is respectfully solicited.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-27
Leather, Leather, Leather.
Grocer, 7th street.

THE subscriber, THos. G. FORD, returns his
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 a full assortment 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 rea-
sonable terms.
The stock consists of Sole Leather and Skirting,
and very superior Calf Skins, upper and kpps,
Harness and Bride, and bags Leather SIC. 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. jan l7-f
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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 would offer
good assortment of dry goods, consisting in part
as follows-Cloths, Cassimeres, Sattinetts, Ken
lucky Jeans and Vestings, Mouslin delains, Apa-
cas-, French Florentines, and calicoes Of every
price and quality. Flannels, white, red, yellow
and green, plain and twiled, at very low prices
Canton Flannels, brown and bleached, Sheeting and
Shirting cotton and woollen Linseys, very supe-
ror, and at low prices. Blankets from 81 so to
Sc 50 per pair of very superior quality, together
with a complete assortment of Hose, half hose,
Comforts, Scarfs, Gloves s. Handkerchefs, which
will be sold very low to close out the stock for the
season. We have also good assortment of
BOOTS IND SHOES,
consisting in part as follows, Mems calf and mo-
dress Boots, calf kip, and wax leather boots
for the season. Mems calf, kip, and other brogans
Ladies CATERS, half CATERS and buskin ties, Ladies
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 of style, which will be sold at 81 SO per
pair, as well as women's and children's, which our
customers will do well to examine for we are de-
termined the price shall suit. r. l., s. s. co.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-27

IAlLORlNG.-The subscriber respectfully in
i 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 fit neat
ness and durability of every kind of work bestow-
ed upon him. Charges as moderate as faithful
performance of duty and justice, to all, will permit.
IE 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. av. bet. Sd & 4th SITS.
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SEMINARY FOR YOUNG LADIES.

THE patrons of education are respectfully in
formed that the school under the supervision
Of Miss M M. ANDREWS is now located on
street, between 5th and 6th Boyle's Buildings
The course Of instruction, from the elements of a
junior education, comprises Orthography, Reading
flirting, arithmetic, Grammar, Geography, History
Mythology, Rhetoric astronomy Philosophy, Phisi-
Ology, Chemistry, Botany, Algebra, Geometry, the
Modern Languages, Music on the Piano Forte, Harp,
Guitar, Dra,oing, Painting, Ornamental Nsede-,oork,
Tapestry Embroidery, Beed,oork, &c., &c.
The subscriber having had successful expert
ence in connection with some of the most respect
able Institutions in our country confidently so
licits the cooperation Of all those whose observa-
tions have been convincing proof of the benefits
resulting from an intelligent and well disciplined
mind. MISS M. M. ANDREWS.
REFERENCES.
Rev. GEo. w. SAMSON, r.. FARNHAM, Esq,
o. b. BRowN, A. RorHwELL,
Il. ii. GILLIss, r. z. ANDERSON,
S. TUsTM, u. w. DENHAM,
G. nj. PHILLIPS, Capt. FRAZIER,
of the Revenue Service.
Dec Aim
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Hardware! Hardware!! Hardware!!!

E. 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 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 Wai-
ters, in sets and separately, Bellmetal and Porco
han Preserving Kettles, Iron, Tin, Tea Kettles and
Sauce Pans, Long and Short Handle Frying Pans,
and Stove Pans, Ovens and Lids, Pots, Skillets,
Griddles and extra Lids, Iron Furnaces, Potatoe
Steamers Mortars and Pestles, Warhe Irons, Sad
Irons, Skimmers, 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, Till, 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 fastcv
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
Guns and Apparatus, Brushes, Combs, Buttons,
Needles and Pips, 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, 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 will sell as low as can be had
at any regular Hardware House in the city.
Washington, Nov. 4, l945.
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A CARD.-The undersigned begs leave to ten
~ 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 soon
as possible, the needf being at all times accepta-
BILE, and at.this time peculiarly indispensable.
A. GREEN,
jan 90 Auction and Commission Merchant.
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4 ONGFELLoW's POEMS, ILLUSTRAT.

r ONGFELLOW'S POEMS, ILLUSTRAT-
j ED.-A new and beautiful edition of Long
fellow Poems, one volume octave, richly bound
and splenddly illustrated with numerous engrav-
ings.
Also, The Lady of the Lake, volume; Lalla
Rookh, in volume, richly bound and illustrated
and other of the most popular prose and poetcal
works in the Language, got up in the same style.
Childe Harolde, with sixty illustrations, London
copy. just imported along with many others, by
dec l3 F.TAYLOR.
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BY a GREEN. .aeetionesr.
VALUABLE HOUSE AND L

VALUABLE HOUSE AyND LOT AT
auctiOn.-On Tuesday, the 9th instant,
shall sell, at 4'clock P. NJ. the brick house and
lot fronting 5th street west next to the corner
of E street north, being part of lot No. II, in
square No. 489, fronting 90 feet on 5th street,
opposite the City Hall. The house is well finish
ed, containing ten rooms, with closets to every
room, and with all other necessary convenences.
Terms One-third cash, the balance in six,
twelve, and eighteen months for notes bearing
interest deed given and deed of trust taken;
title indisputable. A. GREEN,
Jan 22-3t Auctioneer.
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which means the sleeping qualities of the machine
has been much improved Several are placed at
Mr.. Dyer's for sale. They will be found useful
for families that are pressed for room; likewise
for stores, as they can be shut up under counter
entirely out of sight, and free of dirt.
UMBRELLAS Repaired as usual. Orders
left at David Millers, Silver Platter, between 10Th
and 18th streets, Pennsylvania avenue, or at the
subscribers shop west Of the War Office.
jan l9--3t DANIEL. PIERCE.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-27

NOTICE.-Al 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,
1876, and any persons having claims against him
will please present them by that time, he desires
to commence the new year square with all with
whom he has had the pleasure to have dealings
dec 23-dtF S. HOLMES,
Grocer, 7th street
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-27
BENJAMIN HOMANS,

AuctiOneer and Commission Merchant.
TTAS taken that large and commodious build
ing, known as the Medical College, corner
of and 10th streets, where he is prepared to re-
ceivc 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 13-tf
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A CA R ID.

DOOMS TO LET, FURNISHED OR U.N.
II, FUR.NISHED.--LAMB 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-furnshing 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, or will receive goods on storage.
Jan 20--tf l.. s. BECK.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-27

ITOUSES 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-tf. ULYSSES WARD.
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SALES AT A UCTION.
By 8. HoMANs, Auctioneer.

WEEKLY SALES OF HOUSEHOLD FUR
w NITURE-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.
Sale to commence at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, and will
be held indoors when the weather is unfayorable
Articles will be received for sale until Tuesday eve
ming B. HOMANS,
dec 20-tf Auctioneer
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/" HE THAT WOULD HI UE II FRIEND
MUST BE FRIEyVDL Y"

TNHE 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 s. 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-furnishng Goods, Pennsylvania
avenue, south side, between 9th and 10th streets,
as we intend to sell cheap as the cheapest, if not
cheaper
We would just say to all, "Come and see" We
have on hand, and intend keeping, goo supply
of new and secondhand house-furnishng goods,
too numerous to mention.
l.. s. BECK & SON.
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LOOK OUT FOR
S.VO w STORMS & SLOPPY STREETS!
My entire stock of GUM ELASTIC OYER
SHOES is offered for sale at small advance upon
cost. Gentlemen's and Ladies'
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-27

BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT.
TUST received, by the schooner Columbia from
.J New York:
packages prime Butter;
65 boxes do Cheese;
3 do Pine Apple do
$50 Ia ID and whole boxes Rasins;
80 drums fresh Smyrna Figs;
do Turkey Raisins Gree from stones,)
2 cases Bordeau Prunes;
Also, on hand
2 casks Currants;
5 cases Citron
| do preserved Ginger;
Other Preserves and Jellies
Cranberries in quarter bbls and by measure;
Catsups, Sardnes, Olives, Capers;
Anchovies, Curry Powder, SC. SC;
general assortment of Pickles;
Fresh Salmon, CLANS and Lobsters;
Hermetically sealed do;
Fresh Macaroni and Vermacilla;
Do Salad Oils, SIC, &c.
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 1S-tf
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ESPECIALLY FOR THE LADIES'

FINE FURS, MUFFS, BOAS, SC.
at TODD'S FASHIONABLE ESTABLISH
NEWT, CONCERT HILL BUILDINGS,
DOORS VEST BROWNS HOTEL,
W.4SIILyVGTON.
TNHE 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 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, suita;
BILE for misses and children.
w. B. TODD,
Sign of the Golden Hat.
Nov 11-3m
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DHEAP BOOTS and SHOES.--Ladies'
| ] fine Kid and Morocco Slippers and Ties, Getty
made or Philadelphia make,) 81
Ladies' white satin and red Slippers
Ladies' Walking Shoes own make
Gentlcmens' Dress Boots philadelphia makc)
50
Besides--Boys and Chidrens' in every variety.
Mending at reasonable charges
MANN,
Sign ofthe Big Black Boot, Penn avenue,
jan 17-n Q doors west of A, street