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THE subscribers respectfully inform their Gu
l. toners and the public that they are now pre-
pared to repair, in tho most perfect manner, all
kinds OF hne watches, pocket and ship ehronomo.
tiers, clocks, &c, ....-
Their set Of instruments has been perfected at
great expense, and enables them to make any part
Of the finest watches which may be broken or i'm
perfect.
Jewelled tme-pieees for public institutions or oh
servatories, to run from one to six months made TO
order at the shortest notice.
They have satisfactory testimonials Of the aecu-
rate performance of the CLOCK recently made by
them for the UNITED STATES SENATE
CHAMBER, which they will be happy to show
to persons interested. "
Attention is particularly invited to their stock Of
LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'SF FINE WATCH
ES, Of every description, which they will sell at
moderate prices, with guarantee.
T. F. COOPER, Of London, has made them his
agents for the sale Of his celebrated WATCHES,
Of which constant supply will be kept. Through
them purchasers viii be guaranteed against spuri-
Gus article sold in this country, purporting to
be Of his manufacture. .....
BAILEY & KITCHEN,
l36 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
Feb 25-2aw3m
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I EARY & CO., MATTERS, Nos. 3, 4, and 5,
IL Astor House. Broadway, New York-Fash-
ions for spring, 1886. ..n ...--. ..
CRows--6! inches high, scant 5-16 bell at sides,
bell in front and rear, yeoman, I curve.
Tr.--9.16 oval, 1915 convex.
Bsm.--2 l.6 inches wide all around set, natural
curve; curl, medium with.
BAND - inch WIDE with buckle. .
BIspISe.-5-1e wide. .. .
The preference so universally manifested for our
present style of gentlemen's hats, has decided us
to continue the same for the ensuing season.
Peb. fs-st st 'y - :,
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VNO-DAY, TO-DAY..-I have commenced selling
profit in order to close the present, and make room
for other goods. Ladies wishing grea, bargains
will do well to call this week and next, az intend
to close up tho present stock without regard to cost
or price. My stock Of ladies' drcss caps 10 now
very large and the present is good opportunity to
purchase them for half their value. French worked
collars, and chimezetts, very cheap Flowers at
cost The best article Of sewing silk only two cents
per skein, worth five cents, and all other goods in
proportion for the next ten days. Do not forget the
place. Remember Roby's lace store, between 9th
and 10th streets, Penn. avenue. r.-5...
....... .... Fl. w. RoBY.
Feb. 24-3tif ....... 49,. ~ '-I'T' e
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MEXICAN SCRIP FOR SALE.

A BOUT $500 in Mexican scrip, bearing 8 pc
II cent. interest per annum, and payable in seven
ready dus r sale by the Issse hods s who is
about to remove to Europe. ff '.r r4'.
Offers received until the 25th Of October, ls45
addressed to p, No. 292 Broadway, New York.
This is good opportunity offered to capitalists
to make safe and profitable investment q,
Oct. TT 'ht'7 "# fs'tti,a."st r.-'.i a.fr. I
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EoR CALIFORNIA ria VALPARAISO AND
L SANDWICH ISLANDS-Ths frs,-elass
fast sailing eoppered packet ship xYLoN, Charles
Minington master, with spacious and airy between
decks seven feet high, will be despatched above
from New York, on or before the 10Th Of April.
For freight or passage, having handsome aecommo-
- A. G. BENSON & CO.,
Feb 27-lm 80 South street, New York.
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JOHN EARLE, Jus., q Co,

Merchant Tailors, No 46 Washinsism street, Boston,
VIZ GUILD respectfully inform their numerous
wv friends and the public generally, that they
have received large supply Of most elegant and
fashionable cloths, cassimeres, and other goods,
which thoy are prepared to make up in their usual
superior STYLE al short notice. and very low prices
and forward 10 any part Of the United States. The
attention Of
MEMBERS or CossREss, NAVY AND ARMr OyrIcENs
and gentlemen in the employ OF government, is par.
ticulary invited, to many Of whom they are already
known, and beg to render their grateful scknow
Judgments for their long-eonunued patronage.
A liberal credit, as heretofore, will be given.
They have appointed
Gu. De Seidng, No. H. TOdd's Buildings, Penn. IN
... Warrington, ID. C.,
their agent, who is duly authorized 10 receiv
payne nts and orders, which will be promptly
tended to,
Nov. l--3tawU
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A MOST BEAUTIFUL AND HEALTHY
~ RESIDENCE FOR SAIL Eta. suhaerihsr

N RESIDENCE FOR sALE.-Ths subscriber,
besg dsslrous Of returning TO Barbados in March,
Off rs for eale his residence called "The Retreat,
10 Washington county, ID. g. The Improvements
consist OF spacious brick mansion, with every out
building requisite for the accommodation OF large
family sboarding school ltissituaed on The ROCK
vile turnpike road, about one mile from The corpora
ton line Of Georgetown, and three from the public
departments. II will be sold with ihiryoaf OF six
ty.four acres Of land, forty OF which are IN high
state Of cultivation, the balance IN wood and pastu-
rage. On il 10 a large young orchard Of choice
fruit, which has been in bearing only two years.
There is also an abundant supply Of excellent water
from well close 10 the kitchen, from whence IL u
raised to cistsrn In the second story by force
pump. -H
The title Is indispatabls. and tsrms viii be made
easy 10 an approved purchaser. r-.............
A better opportunity for any one wishing to pos
sess most convenient and healthy residence in q
good and friendly neighborhood, and 30 near 10 The
seat of government, will not probably occur again
directly tho subscriber having spared no expense ID
securing every comfort for permanent home. Be
ing anxious 10 return 10 Barbados, he 10 willing u
make great sacrifice on what il has cost him. Pos
session can be given the first Of March, sarlie
if desired. For further particulars apply on thu
premises to RICHARD p. PILE
Feb. l6-eou ..
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NOR SALE-A highly valuable farm, contain
Il ing sixty-fve acres of weiLimproved soil, about
one mile and half from the capitol, near the Bls-
densburg and Baltimore pike, fronting on the road
leading from the to-gate to the Anacostia bridge,
with an excellent peach orchard Of the very best
kind. Also, a few apples. This place is well
watered by two springs, and pump at the door.
As for beauty of scenery and locality, and the
yenience to market, it cannot be surpassed. Any
person DESTROYS Of purchasing such farm will call
on the subscriber, residing thereon. as..7
JOHN A. BARTRUFF.
E.b xzl;no.. a|.....-
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THE VERANDAH,


NEW HOTEL ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN,
Pennsylvania avenue, bssresn Al street and Jackson
Hall.
THE public are respectfully informed that the
i above house will this day be opened for the
reception Of guests and visiters The upper part Of
the house has been neatly furnished and fitted up
for lodging rooms, the lower part as an elegan,
restaurant, where every delicacy of the season can
be found. ..n ar
The bar 10 furnished with the choicest wines
liquors, cigars, &c. .. ........
From our experience in the business, we Aatter
ourselves that we shall give entire satisfaction to
those who favor US with their patronage.
JOHN COFTER,
Late Of New York.
.-.... RICH. r. THOMPSON,
Late of Colemans National Hotel.
Feb 27-6teoif .... ,...
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III ERY VALUABLE PROPERTY AN AUG

VERY VALUABLE PROPERTY AT AUG
TIoN.-one Of the stores (tbe westerly oeeu-
pied by Messrs. Geo. & Thomas Parkss, opposite
the Centre market, will be offered at public sale,
Monday the I'd day Of March, at u O'Clock, P. m,
In trout Of the premises.
This store Is now under lease 20 the Messrs.
Puke until the LIST July, l5t9, al $3.50 per snnum,
clear Of repairs. Il would readily command rent
of 81 0OO perhaps 81 200. Al the expiration Of the
lease it viii probably command still higher rent
Terms al sale.
WM. MARSHALL, Auetioneer.
Feb. 2l-6td
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WILLIAM C. BRENT, attorney and coun-
w selor at law, Washington, d. C., will com.
mence the practice Of his profession in connexion
with II. II. DENT, Esa and in addition to the
usual business Of the legal profession, will attend TO
claims which may como before Congress, or either
Of the executive departments bureaus, or before
any domestic international tribunal created for the
adjustment of private claims, and in general to any
claims rights Of property, in which his profess
sional services may be useful. a..-0ra. ..
Office (the same occupied by Mr.. Dent) II street,
west side, near City Hall. a# ~ .rH.
10 The undersigned will continue prompt and
careful attention TO the branches of business referred
in the above card. and particularly TO any
in the Supreme Court of the United States, in which
he may be retained.
H.. III. DENT.
Feb. l2-eod National Intelligencer.]
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Sept. l9-d

ADAMS & co.'s AMERICAN EXPRESS.
THE subscribers respectfully inform the public
l. that they continue to run their Package and
Merchandise Express between all the large clues
the Atlantic coast. " a ...
The subscribers would inform the members Of
Congress, merchants, and others that they are pre-
pared with wagons to call for packages merchsn-
disc intended for the express. .. ~.
Wegive particular attention to collecting drafts,
notes, bills, &c. in all the principal cities.
We run special messengers in charge Of our cars,
and are prepared to forward all kinds Of valuabes
specie, &c. with great safety and despatch.
Thankful to our former customers for their patron
age shall endeavor TO give increased attention to
their business. Our charges ahall be moderate.
6. s. McELFRESH, Agent,
Penn. avenue, between I'D and A streets.
Ian Q0-dIu
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TExAs LANDss--Grest bargains offered in
= Tsxss lands, patented, and titles perfect, 10.
Gated vishin twenty miles Of the city of Houston.
Also, athoice location in Milan and Fannin coun
ties. Also, ten-scre lots on Galveston Island and
Houstor city lots for sale low for cash or trade st
the Teyas sgency office, n Cedar street, by
J.F RANDEL.
Jan g-f
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VIRGINIA LAND Or rIcE,
....- ,.s.-.-.-.-..-, ., February 8, 1916,
IN CONFORMITY TO an act entitled Gan act TO
i reduce into one act the several acts concerning
escheators, passed 9th day of January, 1919, do
hereby make known to all whom il may concern,
that il appears by certificate Of the escheator Of
Charles City county, dated the ith day Of Februa-
ry, 1916, and this day received into the land Office,
that by an inquest held on the Gath day of Janua-
ry, 1876, the following tracts Of land, in the county
Of Charles City, have been found escheated to this
Commonwealth, to wit: One tract containing one
hundred acres, of which Robert Phillips died seized
one tract containing one hundred acres, of which
Elizabeth Minge died seized; and one tract Of fifty
three acres, Of which Amos Ladd died seized.
s. III. PARKER,
Register Land Office.
Feb l2--w6w .a
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A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
IL TON, d. C.-CHARLEs DE- SELpINo, Cen
eral Agent No. II, Todd's buildings, Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington, d, c., offers his services to
those who may have claims on either of the execu-
tive departments, or Congress- or private claims on
individuals. 371 ''F ~ t| hl
Particular attention paid to the settlement of ac-
counts of disbursng officers who may find it incon-
venien to attend personally, especially those of the
navy. " '" f@ ..i Pm. .' .h.
Also attends as agent for nonresident property
holders, collecting rents, procuring pensions, &c.
Charges will be moderate, and regulated by the
amount claimed and the extent Of services required
Communications (post paid) will receive inimed-
ate attention. - W l.Fi- ~ ;.~
He has the honor to refer to the Navy Depart
ment, and the several bureaus connected with IL;
Second Comptroller and Fourth Auditors offices,
and the senior pursers in the navy; and also to Hon.
G. G. Cambreleng, New York; Commodore Charles
Stewart, Philadelphia; Commodore John Downs
Boston; Hon. Henry l.. Ellsworth, Washington;
Hon. K. II. Foster, Nashville, Tennessee; and
Thomas M. Blount, esq, Pensacola.
April II 80 80. s.. -.
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FRANKLIN HOUSE, PHILADELPHIA.

TIME Undersigned, about to retire from the busi-
y ness offers for sale his interest in this new and
wsll-snanged hoteli or, Il preferred by the pur-
chaser, the whole can be had upon accommodating
forms. Its location. lbs comforts, lis character,
with its well-estsblished custom, presents objects
worthy the attention of those disposed 10 embsik
- / : --r.at - J. NJ. sANDERsoN.
Philadelphia, Feb. 27-3t
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- strongly made and neatly finished; complete
with backgammon men, dice, and dice boxes. Price
ono dollar. y, al. - F. TAYLOR.
STAMMERING CURED.-DR. con-.
~ STOCKS VOCAL AND POLYGLoTT
GYMNASIUM (Philadelphia) is designed for the
cure OF Stammering and Defective Articulation
for instruction in Elocuton, and the usual English
branchcs-and Tor the acquisition Of Ancient and
Modern Languages The following languages are
1. Latin, 5. German q Turkish
=. Ancient Greek, 8. Spanish, TO- Armenian.
3. Modern Greek, 7. Gaelic, IL. Hebrew.
a. French, 81 Italian, 10 Hindoostanee
The principal teacher in the department of Philo-
logy not only somposes readily in English. French
Italian, Greek, and Turkish, but he converses au,
emily in all these languages. TX
I5- Ne one can become a pupil in this Institu-
ton who is not cleanly in his person and habits
and gentlemanly in his department. -'
mo member Of the Institution is allowed to use
ANDREW CoMsToCK, M. D., Principal,
No. 100 Mulberry street. Philadelphia
nss DIR. ComsTocK has published the following
works:
l. A System Of Elocuton, with special reference
to Gesture, TO the Treatment Of Stsmmering and
Defective Articulation, comprising numerous Dir
grams and Engraved Figures illustrative Of the sub
ject al t t HlaH' 4.
asA Table Of the Elements Of the English Lam
gnsge, to which prefxed Exercises in Pitch and
3 Epitome Historie sacrs on an improved plan.
with the marks Of quantity and Of accent and with
ry book 49, m
a. Chart, conpfising Perfect Alphsbet Of the
Gnsisn Lansnsge, the corresponding Photographic
Chsrrctero OF Pitmsn, and Exercises in Gesture 81
" DR.. 9. Is preparing for the press, "a Urea.
tise on English Phonoogy."
I.r
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CARD.

VNHE subscriber wishes to dispose Of the follow
- ing articles by the drawing Of lots Those
gentlemen and ladies' who are willing to take
share respectfully invited to call at my store,
between 10Th and llih streets, Pennsylvania ave.
nue., where further information will be given.
II will require sixty subscribers at FIVE dollars
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Union HOTEL, GEORGETOWN, D. c.
~ The subscriber, having leased this old-estab-
lished house for a term Of years, and having just
completed an entire renovation of the premises, SO
as to place it equal footing with the first class
of hotels in the District, is now prepared to
receive permanent boarders or transient travel, on
the most accommodating terms. e.. ....'.
The hote lis very large, and was built with ref
srence TO comfort and convenience. 1t is pleasant
ly located, in central part Of the town, Of conve-
nisn access to the business portions Of it, and with
government.
) The house has been newly and handsomely fur
nished, and no pains shall be spared to render it in
every respect one of the most desirable stopping
points in the District if experience and attention
can '''' 'd 's' IT. ",' GEO. H. HOFFMAN.
Nav IA-Sfawtf
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NEW GOODS JUST RECEIvED.-I have
~ this day received, and offer At the lowest mar
ket prices, large assortment of fancy and staple
dry goods, suitable for the present season. Also
great variety of goods for spriRg sales. l name in
part sf
Rich silks, latest styles
Black boiled silks, black gro de Naples
Black watered silks, black lustrings
And rich satin.striped silks
Cashmere decosse, now style
Rich moussclines de laine ...
Beautiful Paris lawns . @-.a. y
Lace bordered linencambric handkerchiefs
Hsms;,tehed and plain bordsrsd lneneambrie
French ginghems, twilled gingh.m.
Irish linens, birdeye diapers
Table diapers and napkins
Russia diapers and crash
Marssiles and corded skirts
Beautiful French wrought collars
Swiss edgings and insertings.
RUSSIA AND IRISH sHEETINGs, &C., SUPERIOR
10 pieces and 10 Russia and Irish sheetings
g DO DO iSa'd 'l-' DO DO DO DO 90 90
5 do 81 and % table diapers .
5 do 10 and 1914 do do do
so assorted danask table cloths
Is dozen do napkins
Together with .,
Gauze and Welsh fannels cambria dimities
Cambria muslihs, jaconct and plaid muslins
Linen cambrics, long lawns
White kid gloves, assorted colored kid gloves
Black bombasns. black alpecas
Black love wells and handkerchiefs
Tarleon and Swiss muslins
Thread laces and edgings, black silk scrges
Assorted vestings, silk and cotton hosiery
Nankeens, furniture dunites and calicoes
Black alpaca cslicees, silk pocket handkerchief
Black Italian cravais, fancy scarfs
Brown hollands, cassimeres for children's use.
Together with great variety Of
Shawls, scsrfs, and handkerchief o..
Drab and black moreens, for skirts
IN DOMESTIC GOODS
2 cases 1914 Hamilton sheetings t....u.
do ga do do
do ga Waltham do
10 do assorted blesched shirtines, from tan sents
and upwards
2 cases New York mill shirtings
5 bales brown sheetings
s do do shirtings
3 do do twilled cettons - .
2 do cotton osnsbnrgs ..... $751;.
25 pieces penitentiary plaids -
100 do assorted low-pricsd cshooes .r
100 do assorted bed tickings .
25 do apron checks. -
Feb. 18-co3towif 49,
a r.
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DENTAL SURGERY,
DODGE AND PARM ELE,


MENTAL SURGEONS, of Bond street, New
~ York, having Prsetsed the three past winters
in this city, respectfully announce 10 their friends
and the public that they have concluded 10 keep
their Warrington Office open during the entire year
in future, al their present location Pennsyy
avenue near Tenth street, where one or both Of the
partners may always be found in attendance. They
respectfully tender their professional services their
friends and the public, and invite all who may re-
quire the advice and skill of the experienced and
practical dentist to call them, learn their terms,
and examine their claims TO public confidence and
patronage. They would particularly call attention
10 their patent method Of fastening artificial teeth
when set on gold plate which is used by them alone
in the city Of Washington. The most prominent
advantages are the following: Idol
LIST. II saves the pain attendant upon the removal
Of the roots Of the front teeth when In healthy
dition, and makes thoss roots highly useful in fast
enng the artificial teeth.
I'd. II gives the teeth greater hrmness, rendering
them always much less Troublesome and more use
full in the process Of mastieauon than the common
mode.
ID. II renders II easy to remove and replace the
teeth, which, together with the peculiar simplicity
of the astenings, enable the wearsr 10 keep them al
ways clean. .... ..... ...-..--
The great improvement secured by this patent
needs but to be seen in order TO be understood and
used TO be appreciated II is universally commend
ed by those who have awaited themselves Of It's adj
yantages. .....
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DIAMoNDS AND RICH JEwELRY.-Rich
~ and costly ARTICLES Of jewelry, diamonds, DC,
will be disposed Of by drawing lots. The ladies'
and gentlemen respectfully invited 10 call and
take the remaining chances before Saturday next as
the drawing will then take place at the subscribers
store at o'clock. ----
Feb 24-3t
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A LOTTERY is Just commenced at GUloN'S,
n (under Gadsby's new hotel,) OF fancy goods OF
the most magnificent and richest description ever
offered in the city OF Washington, consisting Of
splendid work boxes, pure gold Furnishings dressing
cases. papier mache portfolios and papstsriei rose.
wood DO superb mother pearl kid fans; feather dol
large size music boxes; velvet souvenir; gold mount
ed ..eanes; gold psneilsi mirror toilette, with
many other beautiful articles, too numerous TO be
described.
Ladies and gentemen are requested TO call and
examine the superiority Of the articles and subscribe
TO the scheme as il is the intentoa Of the proprietor
10 have the lottery closed as soon as possible.
Feb l9-3taw2w
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MADAME DELARUE respectfully informs the
lvl ladies Of Washington and the vicinity, that
the season is already far advanced, and wishing
TO make room Cor spring goods, she will dispose Of
her fancy articles al cost prices. !. e, $50
She has on hand large assortment of head-dress-
90, caps, and evening dresses very cheap. Also,
French flowers In wreath aHd punches OF the hnesl
quality; white and black demi wells; handsome
choice of satn lustrng and gauzs ribbons OF every
quality and color, Il cost prices; combs, orushss'
perfumery, &c. Madame Delarae calls the attention
Of the ladies' 10 this advertisement, she Is deter
mined 10 sell cheap.j -...I. Feb 81
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DERSoNS suffering with tooth-ache will have
cured in one minute by applying WhesN]
Teaberry Tooth Wash, and still have the tooth FI
tected from all decay, Soreness of the gums. y
so cured byit. Softness Of the gums is cured; Il
bleeding Of the gums is entirely stopped The ns1
gums, and mouth, are always kept pleasant ano
The best state of health, by its use.
IL cured tooth-ache and soreness Of the gums
er.
JULIANNE CUTHERAL
II cured tooth-ache in his family.
-a.na .f..g.r -g.e 81. FRAS. PREV0SI
soreness Of the gums Of several years dun'
was cured by it for her.
MARY SULLIVAN
Itcured scurf and ulcer Of the gums for HIM
.g.s l..a M. GANsTER
Sold by Fish G. Co, Nos and Q, Browns "
tel principal Office for the United States NO. n
Chestnut street, Philadelphia
Dec 24--ly
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DRINCE's LINNEAN BOTANIC GARDEN

L AND NURSERIES, Flushing, near New
York.--WnLIAM r. PRINcE & Co.'s new descrp-
tive catalogues, (34th edition) comprising the lar
gest and most select collection of fruit and ornamen-
tai trees and plants in the United States, occupying
sixty acres of ground, piih prices much beioo those
usually charged, and with additions of above FIVE
hundred select varieties of fruits and twelve hum
dred varieties of ornamental trees shrubs and roses
not in any other American nursery, will be sent to
every postpaid applicant The present edition of
these splendid catalogues cost 500. @'
Orders will be executed with despatch, and in a
superior manner, and forwarded as desired. .,,.
as.t I'll taL g.sg WIN. r.. PRINCE e. co.
Flushing, Feb 4, lS46-lm ~
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A SELECTION OF LEGAL. MAxIMs,s elias.
N siied and ilnstrstedi by Herbert Broom, Of
he Inner Temple; vol. just imported from Lon
Ion. F. TAYLOR.