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TO THE AFFLICTED.

GOAD'S patent graduated eleclro-g -galvanc appa-
~ ratus, with patent insulated poles for medical
and other purposes.
The undersigned is prepared to apply the above
admirable, alpervading, 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.
As this is a subject to which justice cannot be
done IN newspaper advertisement a 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. s5a8 Is f.i n &
The undersigned, having twenty-five years ago
been In hs practice, in certain cases. Of aiding the
operation Of the electric fluid by relaxing the system
during its use in the vapor BATH, this sautary prac
tce will be continued the bath invented by him
being peculiarly adapted to such service,
BOYD REILLY
T. 8. 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 the Capitol or Gadsby's Hotel are re-
spectfuy invited to examine and try their, ff,ctt
at his apartments; they will find them by no mean
shock-ing. h@sH July n
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DIR. SchWartZe's

TTNRIVALLED 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 never fails to cure the most nveterate
Ague in IL hours. The proprietor can refer the
afflicted to hundreds Of cnres performed by the
above remedies. april s-f
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Feed Store.

HNHE subscriber hereby respectfully informs the
II citizens Of Washington that he has opened a
Feed Store, on the Northeast corner Of G street
North and 18th street West, between Pennsylvania
avenue and the bridge 18th street. His carts at
tend the markets with meal, outlay, and all the
other articles in his line Of business, and will de-
liver articles purchaeed either from the market or
at the Store He solicits share Of their patronage.
april IL -eod7m l.. H. BERGMAN.
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PAPER HANGING

And UphOlstering Store, on Pennsylvania
Avenue, bz,Oeen 9TH and 10th streets.
IN MOORE has just received an elegant assort-
~. 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.
d. Moore has made arrangements at some of tie
best factories in this country to be constantly get
ting in store the latest styles of Paper-hangings,
which will be sold at very small profits for cash, at
the old stand Of Muller & Moore.
march 2S-tf
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4 A NTHRAC1fE COAL. A superior lot Of
IA Butler and other Coal cheap for cash only
NAV :" h'd Of the subscriber. Orders received at
the office, opposite s. s. Coeman's, or at the yard,
neae the Long Bridge. II '
fob 6--tf ispt JOHN pETTIBONE.
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THE FIRST OF MAY!

ltftF
N7E have THIS DAY opened additional
wv supply Of new and beautiful Goods for the
Spring, consisting, in part as viz: 4a
Bazarines, Lawns, Graduated and rich striped
Bereges, Ombre shaded and Silk striped a
Lawns, graduated and Lace Fowered, some at
25 cents, very beautiful
Ginghams of.every style and price u
White Cambria and Musns, corded, barred
and striped aH
Shawls, 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 4sI
Light and Black Silk and Satin Vestings r
Tweeds and Gambroons for Gentlemen and
Boys, some at very low prices
Bleached and Brown Sheeting
Do do Shirtngs
Domestic Ginghams, Pententiary Plaids
Apron and Shirting Checks
Bleached and Brown Twiled 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
DOOTS AND SHOES, just receiyed.--
ID We have a full and complete assortment Of
Mems Boots, Bootees, NulIifers and Caters, Ladies
Caters, Half Caters, Kid & Morocco Buskns, Ties
and Slippers, French style Misses Cater Bootss
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 e. CO.,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th streets
may 2-tf & s.a G@ @A"H
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CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL

CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL.
CHARLES CALVERT, ia, CABINET AND
l CHAIR MANUFACTURES, Corner Of Penn
sylpania avenue and 18Th street, Washington City
Ventian Blinds made to order. All work executed
punctually, and in the most workmanlke manner.
Funerals attended at the shortest notice, and on
reasonable terms.
The subscriber thankful for past favors he has
received respectfully asks for continuation OF the
same he is always prepared to execute any work
in the above line.
Old Furniture repaired and vanished, also taken
in exchange for new nov Sly Y. Z.
IN C. BEVERIDGE'S CHEAP TAILORING
II II. ESTABLISHMENT, Pennsylvania aper,us, OPP
posife Coeman'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 been adopt
ed to suit the times
Making and trimming Coats, best style, 80 50
Do. do. Pants do 2 90
Do. do. Vests do. | rs
Making Goats without trimmings 6 90
Do. Pants do. do, l 25
Do. Vests do. do. / Is
| 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.
Gentlemens Garments cleaned in very supe-
ror 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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WASHINGTON AGENCY

Hstna Fire Insurance Company, of Hart
ford, Connecticut. A
a PPLICATION for insurance, or the renewal
IN Of policies, and all business connected with
the Office, may be made 70 the subscriber, agent Of
the Company for the District Of Columbia, and vi
cinity, with full power to receive and issue policies
on terms as favorable as any other Office H
ID. A. HALL, Agent
Washington, lst april, 1916.
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LIFE OF JOHN b. COUGH
\ ME celebrated Temperance Lecturer, for Sale
Il at our new Book and Stationery Store, few
doors East OF the Railroad Dsnot
may II u. WARD & SON,
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Dry Goods. Dry Goods

1Dfy STOO0lSs lDfy WOO0S!
TIME subscriber has just returned ficm the.
Il North with well-assorted stock Of Spring
and Summer Goods, among which may be found =
Rich French Lawns and Balzarines sa.
Graduated Lawns and Ginghams
Mourning Lawns and Ginghams s
French, English, and American Prints
Black and Blue-black Silks
Swiss, Null, Book, and Plaid Muslins
Black and Blue-black AlPacas, Black Grape
Shawls and Scarfs rich Berege Silk
Worsted & Embroidered Canton Grape Shawls
Rich Berege and Silk Scarfs
White, black, and lead colored Moreen for skirts
Grass and Muslin Skirts a6tt
Irish Linen, Table Diaper and Marseilles Toi-
let Covers a
Plain and Hemstitched Linen-cambric Hand
kerchiefs
Parasols and Parasolets .,#ssatg.s ..s
Marseilles and Satin Vestings 9 ... ....
Fancy Cassmeres, Summer Cloths, &c.
Boys wear Of every kind and quality
Hosiery and Gloves of every description an1
price
Bennets Paris Lace, English Lace, Lace Nea-
English Straw, Rutland Braid, and Florence
In fact, have full assortment Of all Kinds
seasonable goods, and will sell at small advance
for cash or to punctual customers
WILLIAM X. RILEY,
Corner 9Th street. and opposite Centre Ma ket
april 2-tf Fs@a af st3 asa&f
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FRESH SPRING GOODS.

FRESH SPRING GOODS.
TNHE subscriber will be receiving, during the
i present week, per packet Statesman and Frank,
ON New York, full supply Of fresh Groceries,
and offers to the citizens Of Washington complete
assortment, comprising - .8 aa
st. Croix, Porto Rico, New Orleans, and Mus
covado Sugar, in Ahds. and bbls.
Loaf, lump, crushed, powdered, brown and
white Havana Sugars
Sugar-house, St. Crox, and w. I. Sirup
New Orleans, Porto Rico, Sugar-house, ST.
Croix, and Trinidad Molasses.
.a as TEAS.
Gunpowder, Imperial, Young Hyson, Skin,
and Black, fresh and Of the best quality.
COFFEE.
Java, Maracaibo, Laguyra, (green and white, J
Pho, st. Catharines s, and Angostura
Spices Of every description, ground and ur-
ground
Catsups in great variety
Sardines and Curry Powder
Pickled and smoked Salmon, Lobster and
CLAIMS, hermetcally sealed
Anchovies, Cspers, and Olives
Bakers, Kitchens, and others make Cocoa
and Chocolate
Salad Oil of very superior quality
French and other Mustards
Fish, Mackerel, Gin bbls and kts,) Shad, Sal
mon, Cod, and Herring
CANDLES-Sperm, Adamantine, Sterine, &
Mould
NUTS-Almonds, Pecan, English and Brazil
FRUITS-Raisins, Currants, Prunes, Figs,
Apples, Cranberries, Sc
CHEESE-Sapsago and dairy Cheese.
ID @a a OIL.
1000 gallons winter Sperm Oil, beached ami
unbleached, Solar and Summer.
CIGARS
10000 Cigars, comprising Regalia, La Norma,
Pantills, Lord Byron, Principe, and other
brands Af
Tobacco, in great variety, plug and fine-cut
chewing. II
y 8ltat SOAP. 81
Is boxes fancy Toilet Soap
25 boxes Family Soap
Buckets, Pals, Baskets, Rrooms, Brushes,
Mats, &c. at N4t@ blA
Maple Sugar.
Thankful for liberal share of patronage from
the citizens of Washington hitherto he respectfully
solicits continuance Of the same.
8. HOLMES,
Nearly opposite Patriotic Bank, 7th street.
may 20-f ia
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M UTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM
M PANY OF THE CITY OF NEW

YORk-MORRlS ROBINSON, President. Hav-
ing been appointed agent for the above named in
suion, am prepared to receive applications for
insurance on life for one or more wears, or for the
duration OF life. The advantages of the mutual
principle above the heretofore more usual joi Mt.
stock companies great that il is only neces-
sary to understand the principles of its operation to
give decided preference to the mutual PLAN A
treatise on the subject and forms of application for
insurance can be had at my store on 7th street, i'm
mediatey opposite the National Inteigencer Office
G. s. FOWLER, Agent.
feb 24-3tawtf
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Compound Sirup OF WILD
wv CHERRY, Sarsa pariIla, and other

VXTHITES Compound Sirup OF WILD
wv CHERRY, Sarsa pariIla, and ether
MEDICINAL PLANTS. I he prepsrer of the
above Sirup, having witnessed for many years its
extraordinary effects in obstinate coughs, and, in
truth, in all breast complaints tending to consun p
ton, has been induced by many of those who hsvs
experienced its salutay operatioD to offer il TO the
public under the full conviction that the timely
of this omp5und will avert the fatal termination Of
many cases. 41
The peparer 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 SarsapariIa, prepared by Mrs. j.
G.. White, on 9th street, between ID and f sheets.
Her cough was entirely cured by using the above
Sirup, andI take pleasure in recommending il to
the public as a sure and speedy remedy for coughs,
however violent or long standing.
]. X. HANSON,
H street, First Ward, Washington.
Mrs ]. C. WHITE: Dear Madam-It affords me
heartfelt satisfaction to lay before the public the hem
eft received from your Compound Srup of Wild
Cherry and Sarsaparilla. | was taken, two years
ago, with bad cough, ard tried great many things
that were recommended, and nothing did me any
good was advised to 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,
AGENTS.
s. Redeem, First Ward, Washington,
Lewis Clephane Penn avenue, between sth--and
10th streets.
Refer To
Mrs. Lucinda O'Farrell Dove F street, between
th and 18th streets.
Edward Francis, King street, Alexandria d. G.
Price 81 per bottle, or $40 per dozen. For sale
by J. G. WHITE, Ninth street,
feb 14-2awly Between and E streets.
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.NTHITE LEAD ATMANUFACTUR-

WHITE LEAD AT ATMANUFACTUR
Wv ERS' PRICES.--
The sub criber has just received \ /.
400 kegs White Lead ti4 t04rsiMN
bbls. Linseed Oil, Boiled and Raw
8 do Spirits Turpsntine .I. 0.y..
do Varnishes
500 lbs. Lamp Black, Ground in Oi
SO do Chrome Green do do
80 do Chrome Yellow do do
90 do yerdegris do do
SO do Paris Green do do
800 do Yellow Ochre do do
400 do Sp, Brown and Venetian Red do do
10 lbs. Whiting
Paint and White Wash Brushes
Window Glass of all sizes and Putty. Fl
All Of which he will sell very low for Cash.
s5. , CHARLES STOTT,
Corner Of 7,h street and Penn. Avenue.
may l5-lm @f
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THE LIFE AND TINES OF HENRY
j CLAY, BY Calvin Cotton. Author ~.

j CLAY, BY Calvin Cotton, .author "Ju
Mus IIucts," -Four Years ia Greet Britain, DC.
The work consists of two volumes octave, 5O4 pages
in each, and Us embellished with two engrayines.
Its mechanical execution is in the best style of ele
CANT literature. The price of the work is as follows
In fine muslin binding 81 90
DO do do gilt edge and side 90
In sheep, extra, library style S 90
In call, super extra gilt , $50
In Turkey morocco, super extra gilt $50
Inc 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
X. FARNHAM, Agent for the Publishers,
Corner Of / lth street and Pennsy lvania avenue.
april l-tf
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THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE IN
SURANCE COMPANY;

Office No. IL, Wall street, New York.
YNHIS 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 one-fourth in cash and
hree-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 its
amount, or it may be applied to the payment of flu
ture premiums, to increase the amount insured.
All persons taking policies become members, but
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 $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.
in first mortgages real estate worth double the
amount loaned.
Rensselaer, Havens, Robert L. Patterson,
Lewis G. Grover, Charles 8. Macknett,
VIM A. F. Pentz, Thos B. Segur,
VIM. M. Simpson, Marcus L. Ward.
Henry McFarlan,
ROBERT L. PATTERSON, President.
BENZ 9. MILLER Secretary.
JOSEPH L LORD, Agent
JAMES STEWART, M. D., No. q Bond ST.,
Medical examiner.
Washington, ID. G..
JOSEPH G. LEWIS, Agent, 7th street, nearly
opposite the Patriotic Bank.
HARVEY LINDSLY, M. d., corner Of AZ and
G streets, Medical examiner. feb eff
LAWS OF THE UNITED S7aTES-STERE-
OTYPED EDITION.
Published by authority Of Congress.
VOL. 10 SEPARATELY. .s
THE subscribers will publish at the commence
ment Of the present session of Congress, about
January l., 1916, "THE LAWS OF THE UNITED
STATES" agreeably to an act Of Congress Of the
last session, and for the accommodation Of those gem
Hemen ioho haze the earlier edition in nine poI,eS,
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
plcment 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
LITTLE & BROWN,
Law Booksellers and Publishers, Boston.
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DLUMBE NATIONAL DAGUERRI-
il AN GALLERY and Photographers
Furnishing Dep0ts: lVo.G
AWARDED THE
GOLD AND SILVER MEDALS. &3
-Four FIRST Premiums, and Ttoo Highest
Hon0rs,
At the National, the Massachusetts, the New Y ork
and the Pennsylvania exhibitions. for the most
Splendid Colorsd Dagnerreotypes, and Best
apparatus eper Exhibited
Concert Hall, Pennsylvania Avenue,
WAsHNcToN CRY, NEAR BRowN's HOTEL.
205 Baltimorestreet, Baltimore, adjoining Camp
belps Jewelry store.
251 Broadway, New York.
Boston, IS Court, and So Hanover streets.
Petersburg, Va, Mechanics Hail.
136 Chestnut street. Philadelphia.
Cincinnati, Fourth and Walnut, and l76 Main
street.
Saratoga Springs, Broadway.
Paris, 1877 Vieille Rue du Temple
Liverpool, 80 Church street.
Portraits taken in exquisite style, without rera,a
to weather
Instructions given in the art M
A large assortment Of Apparatus and Stock al.
ways on hand, at the lowest cash prices.
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Keep Clean.
WETHERsFIELD SEEDS, SEEDS!

WETHERSFIELD SEEDS, SEEDS!
fTHOS. q. WILSON has removed his Seed Es-
i Enlistment from street to Pennsylvania Av-
enue, between 18th and 18th streets, next door to
Haslip and Weeden's Coach Factory, where he will
keep constantly on hand general assortment of
Fresh Seeds 10 suit the season. Gardners are re-
quested to call and examine for themselves. Among
other varieties may be found large Flat White Tur-
MP Seeds, Rutabaga, Strap Leaf and general as
sortment. THOS. q. WILSON.
me l-6weod
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From the National Intelligence

FLArTKRISe CoMPLIMEST.-So great was the
admiration which the specimens Autobiography from
the Plumbe National Daguerrean Gallery command
ed at the late Fair that number of gentlemen, des
r,us oftestying their high appreciation Of the per-
fection to which Professor Plumbe has brought this
BEAUTIFUL art, have presented him with handsome
Gold Medal accompanied by highly compliments
~ letter, expressive Of their admiration Of his genius
as an artist, and his worth as man.
june l5-2tawly vfNoYf a
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HoMANs. AUcTIoNEER 8

uDENJAMIN HOMANS. AUCTIONEER d
ID Commission Merchant between iOin and i.h
streets fronting Pennsylvania Avenne, oilers for
sale, on reasonable TERMS f
DRY GOODS.-I.ancaser white Quilts, beau
tfu article in imitation OF the Marseillss. pieces OF
three-ply and other csrpelings, Pongee shk hand
kerchiefs, worked and houncsd muslin robes, white
cambric nbsnds and galloons
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. tea, in half chests;
raisins in whole and half boxes CASTLE and common
soap.
HARDWARE.-Andirons axes, spades shovels,
tea kettles ovens potts. spiders, wrought iron hinges
brass stair rods brass csndlesticks.
BRITANNIA WARE-Cofee and tea sets, OF
four and five pieces pitchers coffee pots, tea pots,
castors, lamps and candles,icks.
GLASS WARE.-Cut and pressed lamps and
tumblers colored wine bottles, fruit and preserve
dishes, celery glasses, finger bowls, apothecary's
ware, such as tnctures, specie jars hooPed jars salt
STONE AND EARTHEN WARE. Pitchers,
tea pots, Jugs crooks.
WOODEN WARE.-Nests Of cedar tubs, oak
tubs.
FANCY SOAPS-From the manufactures of
HIP. & w. C. Taylor, of Philadelphia, and f.
Davis, of Boston.
STATIONERY-Black ink, IN quarts, pnts,
and half pint bottles; red ink, quills states, letter
paper, lead pencils sealing wax, penknves, portfo-
lios, wrapping paper, bandbox boards.
BLANK BOOKS.-Ledgers and day books, let
ter books, two, three and four quire cap
BEDDING.-Feather beds, hair mattresses, cot
ton mattresses, shuck mattresses, straw paliasses
sackings, and bed covers.
PIANOS-Two new, and four second hand, o.
excellent tone and finish. Also plane stools and
covers.
TOOLS.-Carpsn,ers and Millwrights: snch al
chisels, augers. drawing knives. Also, one case 0
shoemakers tools, Of superior quality. Shoema
ker's hammers.
LEATHER-Calf skins, patent and sole lea
ther.
FARMING UTENSILS.-One horsepower
threshing machine wheat FANS straw cutters, scythe
stones.
MISCELLANEOUS.-W Window sashes and
blinds. glue, cologne water, hair brushels, teeth
brushes, back tuck, and side combs looking glasses
Together with general assortment of household
furniture, new and second hand.
Sales attended TO in any part Of the city, and re-
turns promptly made. - m July 2l-lt
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BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD. {
go & Co O.
TRANSPORTATION OFFIcE,


WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER 13, l845.
NTOTICE-Inpursuanc of an order of the Pres-
IN dent and Directors Of this Company, notice
is hereby given that no money except such as is
bankable in this city, will hereafter be received in
payment of freights aceruing from the transporta-
ton of produce OF merchandise on this road N ~
By order: SAML. STETTINIUS,
nov 27--t T Agent.
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YNHE keeps constantly on hand agood
Il assortment of HARDWARE, including holoy
,care, Wood Ware, Brushes, Baskets, Jap Tin Ware.
Door Mats, and large collection Of Miscellaneous
Goods to which he invites the attention of pur-
chssers, believing that he can and does sell as low
as any other house in the city.
Jan 5l--U GEO SAVAGE
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NEW CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTORY
4 Corrected up to date by the Postmaster o
tne Rouse OF Representatives. For sale by
june s-tf p. TAYLOR.