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VACCINE MATTER FRESH FROM
gt ~ THE cow. rs

A S many individuals have expressed want Of
IA confidence in the vaccine matter generally IN
use, much of ii being old and supposed to be dete-
rorated by time and its passage through such ava
rety of constitutions, Doctor j.. A. 4. Wroe has,
therefore, procured, through the pollteness Of DR..
Cole, of Baltimore city, the genuine article, re-
Gently from the COW; and he is now prepared to
vaccinate ali persons who may give HIM call.
Office opposite Coleman's National Hotel, Penn-
sylvania avenue; residence G street, bstween 18th
and l3th streets ga8 ,gytiaLa J. A.WROE.
fab, !.
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ESPECIALLY FOR THE LADIES.

FINE FURS, MUFFS, BOAS, &c.
ar sTODD'S FASHIONABLE ESI.aBLISH
JNEJVT, CONCERT HALL BUILDINGS,
DOORS VEST BROWN'S HOTEL,
gW.4SHLNGTONa .1sa baG a y gnf
THE unceasing inquiry for these truly comforta
L. bic, very becoming, and highly fashionable
appendages to Ladies' Fall and Winter dress,
has induced the undersigned to make more extern
siyc 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 quickre-
turns, he assures his fair customers, that they may
not only please themselves in style and quality but
also in price, by favoriny him with a 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
Chinchill Black Genet
Stone Martin , Canada Martin.
| With great variety oi Lower priced fus, suita
BILE for misses and chiidrla. s VA 5a.s.5.4
l.tt w. B. TODD,
saag ri - Sign Of the Golden Hat.
Nov 11-3m f#A as3 tg
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BOARDING.

A GENTLEMAN and his wife can be accommo-
"A dated with board and pleasant room, on mo-
derate terms Four OF five single gentlemen can
also be accommodated at from 80 TO S3 per week,
if paid weekly Where gentlemen find their own
lodgings, So will be charged, to be paid inUaria6ty
in adoance. I N eshaiLa8 gJI1aE1
Transient boarders accommodated at so cents per
day. Mko. A. oHEhLoSn, a.,
feb sat G street, between 9th and 10th.
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Leather, leather, Feather.

VNHE subscriber, ,|fnhs G. FoRp, 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 kipps,
Harness and Bride, and bags Leather, sc. 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 lift
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Pulling or extracting Teeth.

DR.. Van Patten extracts teeth with as much
skill and as little pain any other dentist in this
country, and charges but SO cents per tooth. He
also challenges any Dentist in Washington, or all
combined, to compete with him in plugging teeth,
or inserting new ones. Strangers will do well to
inquire Of citizens and particularly of citizen ply
scians, before allowing themselves to be humbug-
ged by travelling pretenders, who would never have
left large cities Qrom which they usually pretend
to haiD unless they were sadly deficient in skill
DR.. Van Patterns Office and residence, next door
to Iodd's Hat store, near Browns Hotel.-jan S-tf
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ATOTICE-All 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
whom he has had the pleasure to have dealings.
dec 23-dtF S. HOLMES, ~
Grocer, 7th street.
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G DEN SEED,

Who7esdze and .retaiI.
IXTEATHERSFIELD GARDEN SEEDS, for
wv sale on II street, 3 doors from nth
street east. Just received and now opening, a
large supply Of Garden Seed, red and white; On
ion setts, Garlicl setts; early Peas, Beans, Corn,
and a general assortment of Seeds. e
sS- All orders promptly attended to.
THOS. C. WILSON,
ian 13--tf E ta General Agent.
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SALES 1ATaA UCTION.
Z eYB HoMAN S, Auctioneer.

JITEEKLY SALES OF HOUSEHOLD FUR
wv NITURE.-On Wednesday Of each week,
at the auction rooms, corner of and 10th streets,
viii be held regular sales of new and second
hand h; HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURN[
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, and will
be held indoors when the weather is unfavorable.
Articles will be received for sale until Tuesday eve
ming. B. HOMANS,
dec 20-tf Auctioneer.
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TTOUSES FOR SALE-The subscriber has
[ i 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. ST. ULYSSES WARD.
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THE subscriber, having determined to publish
/ this paper daily, and feeling it to be his duty
to close up his former business, most earnestly re-
quests that all persons indebted to him will make
immediate settlement. This is not only required
as matter Of right, but of necessity as he has
obligations that must be met very soon. He leaves
A. .Lenman-to be carried on under. the firm Of
Ward and Lehman and he bespeaks for them a
share of the business, believing they will give sa-
tisfacton. ULYSSES WARD. 8
Jar. 24-tf Aa
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CHE TH4T WOULD HIVE n FRIEND
MUST BE FRIENDLYn

THE 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 St 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-furnishing Goods, Pennsylvania
avenue, south side, between 9th and 10th streets,
as we intend to sell as cheap as the cheapest if not
cheaper.
We would just say to all, ''Come and scen We
have on hand, and intend keeping, goo supply
Of new and secondhand house-furnishing goods,
too numerous to mention.
l.. S. BECK & SON.
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DODGE AND PARMELE,
SURGEON DENTISTS. -a
Pennsylvania Ave., 6et,oeen 9th 8 ION SIS.

SURGEON DENTISTS. esEH .9l
PenusyIcdnia Aue., 6etDeen 9h s l0h SIS.
. WaH. RECOMMENDATIONS. ts@. .a.4
From the Rev. C. w. EOcrest, Of Connecticut
REcToRY GRACE CHURCH, l..as
Hamden, Conn, July 81, 1s45.
For nearly three years past have been well
acquainted with Dr. l.. Parmcle. During this
period have had opportunity of seeing much of
his work, and have several times enjoyed the
benefit Of his professional services. Enow him to
be superior Dentist-and can therefore most
checrfully recommend him to any who may stand
in need Of such aid as it is his business to render
As a gentleman, also, he is worthy of all conf
dence; and | doubt not he will receive at the
hands of an intelligent public that patronage to
which his talents and his worth entite him.
..n ~ C. w. EVEREST.
From the Hon Noah a. Phelps, late Secretary Of the
.t State of Connecticut
MIDDLETowN CoNNEcTicuT
"#EH'g September 27, ls45.
DR.. l.. Parmele resided some time in this city !,
following the practice of Dentistry. He is a
worthy citizen, and sustains high reputation in
the line of his profession. From my knowledge
of the man. his standing in society, and profession
al skill, | take much pleasure in recommending
him to the favor and patronage of the public.
:, NOAH A. PHELPS.
From, the Hon. Robert Dale 0aoen, NJ C. from the
State Of Indiana. .aE
r. WASHINGTON Cry, Dec. %, l545.
"Having ON various occasions availed myself Of
the professional services of Or, l.. Parmee to my
entire satisfaction ! take pleasure in adding my
testimony both as to his skill as Dentist and his
kind urbaniiy as man. l.,. I
From The Hon. Il. Pratt, late NJ c. from the State Of
w .lH .NttC York.
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,,
s*#t February 25, 1Si5.
take great pleasure in bearing testimony to the
superior skill of DIR. Il. Parmele from know
ledge Of his operations in his profession OF an I'M
portant character performed by him, as well as to
his worth a citizen and having been long and
intimately acquainted with him, now cheerlully
recommend him to all who require his aid.
~ Il. PRATT.
From DR.. Mott, President and Professor Of Surgery
in The University, Ntao York.
New YoRK, Nov. %, 1912.
| have been familiar with the reputation of J.
Smith Dodge as practical Dentist for many
wears. In the opinion of my friends who have ex-
nerienced the benefit of his Skill can place full
sonGdence | can therefore most cheerfully re-
,ommend him to those who seek relief from the
nalades of their teeth. HAH8 441#
-a.gl..4 f. fslt.a VALENTINE MOTT, M. d.
.ai From Isaac l. 1gbbats, Esq, Of Baltimore.
.tHt rirf7 BArr1MoRE, Oct 81, 1s45.
+ take pleasure in recommending Dr. l.. Par
mcc as possessing, in my judgment, superior skill
HGtfFfae4#A Ebs sM.#
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lr,- HowAaD DIVISION, s. THE regular
night of meeting has been changed to FRIDAY.
A general attendance OF the members IS re-
quested at the next regular meeting.
~. f. FUGlTT, II. >.
February 3, l646old n q 19A -ish4Gd
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Improved Cheap Sofa
Bedsfeads..

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. "A
UMBRELLAS Repaired as usual. Orders
left at David Millers, Silver Platter, between 18th
and 18th streets, Pennsylvania avenue, or at the
subscribers shop west of the War Office.
Jan l9--3t DANIEL PIERCE.
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.TNHE SUBSCRIBER keeps constantly on handagood
Il assortment of HARDwAnE, including hotlo1o
aOare, Wood Ware Brushes, Baskets. Jap. Tin Ware
Door Mats and large collection of Miscellaneous
Goods to which he invites the attention of pur-
chasers, believing that he can and does sell as low
as any other house in the city. 4ts rfs la.g rs
Jan 3l--n GEO. SAVAGE
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CHEAP DRY GOODS.

4 ND BOOTS s. SHOES. The subscribers
n respectfully return thanks to their custom
cr5 for the liberal patronage which they have re-
ccyed, and at the close Of the season would offer
good assortment Of dry goods consisting, in part
as follows--Clohs, Cassimeres, Sattinetts Ken
tucky Jeans and Vcstings, Mouslm delains, Apa-
cas-, French Florentines, and calcbcs Of every
price and quality Flanpels, white, rcd, yellow
and green, plain and twilled, at very low prices.
Canton Fiannels, brown and bleached, Sheeting and
Shirting, cotton and woollen Linseys, very supe-
rior, and at low prices. Blankets from SO 80 to
Sc SO per pair OF very superior quality, together
with complete assortment Of Hose, half hose,
Comforts, Scarfs, Gloves & Handkerehiefs, which
will be sold very low to close out the stock for the
season. We have also good assortment Of
BOOTS .dN,D SHOES, s FEE.
consisting in part as follows, Mems calf and mo-
rocco dress Boots, calf, kip and wax leather boots
for the season, Mems calf, kip and other brogans
Ladies CATERS, halfgaiters, and hsllin ties Ladies
morocco kid and leather buskins Boys boots and
brcgans, Misses boots, buskins, ties and slippers,
together with complete assortment of Chldrcn's
and Servants shoes, whichwiII be sold on very
reasonable turns, II. l.. SMALLWOOD-& co.
l' Between 9th and 10th ists., Penn. Avenue
N. b. We have some mems boots for servants,
little out ofstyle which will be sold at 81 50 per
pair, as well as women's and chidren's, which our
customers will dowell to examine, for we arc de-
termined the price shall suit r. l.. s. s Co
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TOOTH ACHE CURED.
Dr. VAN Pataen,

A regularly qualified Physician, as well as an
experienced DENTIST, cures toothsache, in all
cases where it is proper and desirable to save the
aching tooth, for which, the charge is but Fifty
Cents.
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A CARD.--The undersigned begs leave to ten
"A 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, the satisfaction of any and all persons who
may favor him with it.
He would.aso inform those who are in arrears
with him to call and settle their accounts as soon
as possible, the needh being n all times accepta-
bic, and at this time peculiarly indispensable.
A. GREEN,
ian 90 Auction and Commission Merchant.
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and ability for the duties Of his profession and dc
SO with great confidence, as my lone acquaintance
with him has afforded me many opportunities Of
witnessing the success Of his operations, and my
own teeth, after lapse Of several years since
ayailing myself of his professional services attest
the correctness Of my opinion.
4a lH t9itslY ISAAC |. TIBBALS.
of--Rey. I. j. Sawyer, Minister of the Orchard
street Churchi Rev, John NJ Macauley; Rev.
VIM. S. Balch, Pastorof Bleecker street Church
Thomas Hertell, Esq; James r. Whiting, Esq,
District Attorney for the city and county Of New
York; William II. Leggitt, ESQ.,; James Hall,
Esq; A. Sidney Doane, Am. Md. Health officer
Of the port of New York; George Herriott, MI. d.;
Rev. William McLain, Washington, ID. c.; Lieut..
W. IL. Benham, u. S. Army, sc. SC.
Jan 17--tf ta. ta.s n g, ag
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CUPPLVG AND LEECHIJNG.

rTNIIE subscriber respectfully returns his thanks
to the citizens Of Washington and its vicinity,
for past favors in the above business, and solcits
a continuance Of the same.
/ am prepared to meet the desires with the
above business day or night, and it is my wish and
intent to give satisfaction to every one that will
favor me with a call Mrs. Deyaughan will at
tend to Ladies,a the above business if desired
My place of residence is on 9th ST., west side,
near the corner of Il street
JOHN DEVAUGHAN
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BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT.

BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT.
TUST received, by the schooner Columbia, from
u New York:
II packages prime Butter;
60 boxes do Cheese;
3 do Pine Apple do;
$50 Ia ID and whole boxes Raisins;
80 drums fresh Smyrna Figs;
6 do Turkey Raisns (frce from stonesD
2 cases Bordeau Prunes;
Also, on hand:
2 casks Currants;
cases Citron;
| do preserved Ginger;
Other Preserves and Jellics
Cranberries in quarter bbls and by measure;
Catsups, Sardines, Olives, Capers;
Anchoyies, Curry Powder, Sc. &cj
A general assortment Of Pickles;
Fresh Salmon CLANS and Lobsters;
Hermetically sealed do;
Fresh Macaroni and Vermacilla;
DO Salad Oils, SC, 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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JTOCAL MUSIC.-Mr. LINCOLN, of the Co
lumbian College, has commenced course of
instruction in the elements and practice of Vocal
Music, at the L street Baptist Church. The class
meets on Saturday mornings at o'clock. Per-
sons desirous of entering the class requested to
attend. Charge, only one dollar per quarter.
ian 27--3t hS Etn.{f4 ft5a4g,
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Mrs. DEvAUGHAN, wishes to inform the
Nl Ladies and Gentlemen of Washington and
vicinity, that she is prepared to bleach Ladies'
Bonnets and Gentlemens Summer Hats in style
that will give satisfaction.
T1a ! A Z iCATHARINE D. DEvAUGHAN.
ian 24-lm & III bge
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I INSTRUCTION III Worstcd Flowers, Elm
i broidery in WUrstpd, God, Silver, and Che
nile, by Mss IL. A. PETERS,
at her residence, opposite Rev Q. u. Browa's,
h street, between Sth aud OH. dec 6-5t
Dec 0-tf
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TRANSPORTATION Orrlcr

WAsnMGroN, NoNEMBER l3, lS45.
M0TICE.--m pursuance Of an order of the Prcsi-
IN dent and Directors Of this Company, notice
is hereby given that no money except such as is
bankablc in this city, will hereafter be received u
payment of frcights accruing from the transporta-
ton of produce or merchandise ON this road
by order; SAMI. STETTINlUS,
nov 27-u Agent
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.DLACK SILK AND VIDE BLOAiD La CES.
Dive are opening this morning one carton
Black Silk Laces.
Also, one carton Of black Brussels Laccs, from
one to eight inches wide, for trimming dresses,
which we will sell very low.
Also, few embroidered Gold and Silver Scarfs
for head-dresscs, and a few rich Satin Ribands,
Flowers, sc. #. S.PARKER,
Fancy and Perlumery store,
jan 30-3t Pennsylvania avenue.
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n c. BEvERIDGE's CHEAP TAILORING

n C. BEVERIDGES CHEAP TAILORING
", ESTABLISHMENT, Pennsylrania aper,,e, OPP
posite Coema's Hotel Washington city, is prepared
to make up Clothing of eyery 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 Goats, best style, S8 so
Do. do. Pants do 9 90
Do do. Vests do. IS
Making Coats without trimmings 90
Do. Pants do do, 25
| Do. Vests do do. | 25
| All work warranted to fit in a superior Style
| G. G. b. having practical knowledge, and long
experience in the above profession will readily ac
company Gentlemen to select such Cloths in dry
goods stores as they may desire.
Gentlemens Garments cleaned in very supe-
rior style. h
N. B-Gentlemen and childron'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
NOT1CE.-The partnership heretofore existing
IN between L. Fowler & William Mann under
the firm of j. L. Fowler & Co. is dissolved by mu-
tua consent. All persons having demands against
said firm, are requested to present them for settle
ment. And to those indebted, we earnestly request
an immediate settlement, by cash or note.
J. L. FOWLER.
VIM. MANN.
The business will be continued at the old estab-
ished stand, on 1lth and street. by the under
signed, who will make it his aim to continue the
large and respectable custom with which the firm
was favored.
dec Soft JE. FOWLER.
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A CA Hs Nd

IA GA H& W.
DOOMS TO LET, FURNISHED OR UN.
IL FURNISHED. D.--LAMBERT 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-furnishing store of l..
S. Beck s. Son, south side Of Pennsylvania avenue,
between 9th and 10th streets.
p. S.--I have to let two Of the best Cellars on
the avenue, or will receive goods on storage
jan 20--tf l.. $. BECK.
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4 CARD.--Tbe subscriber viii on the lst o.
~ January ensuing render = his cus'omeEs
all Of their respective accounts, and shall expect
them TO be attended 70 Immediately
doc 30---t S. PARKER.
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e4ufa LOOK OUT FOR En- ats IS b
S.rO w STORMS s. SLOPPY STREETS!
My entire stock of GUM ELASTIC OYER
SHOES is offered for sale at a small advance upon
cost Gentlemen's and Ladies' .
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A GENCY AT WASH!NGToN.--Ihe sub
y sciiber, having b,en employed Tor several
years in the public departments at Washington,
and being familiar with tie mode of transactiag
business ior more than twenty -hve years, respect
mliy offers his services Tor tae adjustment and col.
lection of cl9ims against the Government
Prompt attention viii b. bestowed uponany bp-
siness entrusted 70 his care.
Charges reasonable, according 10 the labor,
CURED.
An communications must be post paid.
N B. The duties Of the Agency viii not inter
fere in the least with these OF an Auctoneer and
Commission Merchant.
dec 1s.-In BE.NJAyMI,V HOyNd.NS.
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BENJAMIN IlOMANS,

Auctioneer and Commission Merchant,
TIAS taken that large and commodious build
| ing, known az the Medical College, corner
Of and 10th streets, where he is prepared to re-
cciye merchandise Of every description, for pub
lie or private sale. The rooms are weH calcu-
lated for the display Of goods, capable Of accom-
modatinG 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 l3-tf
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DRESLEY SIMPSON, Pennsylvania s4reaue,
i North side, I'd door east Of llM street, keeps
a general assortment of Family Groceries, 81 bnA
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| nENNlS PUMPHREY'S Livery Stable, cor
| i J ner Of 9th and G, Streets Horses and Carr
riages to hire Horses taken at livery, and kept
in the best manner. Et
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CHARLES PASCOE, Boot and Shoe store
" on seventh street, between ID and y streets
On hand general assortment OF all articles Kept
in Boot and Shoe store, which are offered at prr
ces that cannot fail TO please. 0Gq His " s3til
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A NDREW j., JOYCE, Horse Shoeing ana
n Smthing Establishment, successor to John
Daley, corner of I4th and Il streets, near Fullers
Hotel Thankful for the patronage he has receiy-
ed from liberal public, he solicits continuance
of the same.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-01-15
The Governors Message.

We this week present our readers with the
first annual Message of Governor Skunk. to the
Legislature of the Commonwealth. |, is COM
mendable for its breviy-but as an Executive
Document. ranks lower than any Message we
have ever before read. Moreover, the Cover
friends nor foes, by the topics in,rodnced-bu'
has run counter to the wishes and feelings of a
large majority of both
A number Of The members of his own party,
have already declared against his notions of a
1" Protective Tariff for Revenue" They see in
his remarks upon this subject serre adhe-
renee TO the anti-'ariff opinions Of President
Polk and Secretary Walker and as they are in
the teeth of all the great interests Of Pennsy-
vania, declare agains, them like men determined
to do what is right.
The introduction into the Message of the
Buckshot War;" and E" u. S. Bank" questions,
is in very bad taste, and shows how terribly
his ExceIlency was pinched 10 rake up few
topics to spin out his short yarn TO lis actual
length
His covert recommendation for an increase
of the State Taxes, will be very unpleasan,
news to large majority Of the people of the
State. Ifhis figures and data are correct, how
ever, we do not see what else can be done to
preserve the honor of Pennsylvania, and prevent
Reputation.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-01-15

The Legislature Of this State met at Harris.
burg on Tuesday the 9th inst. Daniel L. Sher.
wood, Loco, of the Bradford district, was cho.
sen Speaker of the Senate, receiving l6 votes
against | 3 for Charles Gibbons, Wing, of Phil.
adelphia City, and scattering. Mr.. FINLEY
Patterson, Loco, of Armstrong county, was
chosen Speaker Of the House of Representa-
lives. He received 65 votes, to 33 for Thom-
as Nicholas, Whig, of Beaver county, and Q
scattering.