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THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE In
SURANCE COMPANY;

ONCE No. IL, Wall street, New York.
HNHIS Company continue to insure LIVES ON
/ LY upon the most favorable TERMS and at the
lowest rates Of premiums. The annual premium,
if over $50, may be paid one-fourth in cash and
three-fourths in secured note payable in year,
with six per cent interest, subject to assessments
if required by the Company; or it may be paid in
monthly 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 fu-
ture premiums, or to increase the amount insured.
All persons taking policies become members, but are
not liable beyond the amount of their premiums
A married woman insure the life of her hus-
band from any demands Of his creditors, for
any amount, the annual premium of which does
not exceed $500. The company win pay an squi-
table rate for Life Policies, when they shall have
acquired value. All claims on policies will be
paid within three months after proof of the death of
the persons insured. The funds of the Company
must be invested only in stocks Of the United States
States of Massachusetts,, New Jersey, New York,
or in first mortgages real estate worth double the
amount loaned.
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TRANSPORTATION OFFICE,

WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER 13, l845.
MOTICE.--Inp pursuance of an order of the Presi-
lN dent and Directors of this Company, notice
IS hereby given that no money except such as is
bankabe in this city, will hereafter be received in
payment of freights accruing from the transporta-
ton of produce or merchandise on this road
BY order; SAML, STETTINIUS.
nov 2i-u Agent
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MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM
lu PANY OF THE CITY OF NEW
YORK-MORRIS ROBINSON, President Hav-
ing been appointed agent for tho above named in
stution, am prepared to receive applications for
insurance on life for one more years, or for the
duration Of life. The advantages of the mutual
principle above the heretofore more usual joint
stock companies are great that it 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 7th street. i'm
mediatey opposite the National Inteligencer Office
9. s. FOWLER, Agent
feb 24-3tawtf
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CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL.


HHARLES CALVERT, JR., CABINET AND
" CHAIR MANUFACTURER, Corner Of PENN
syuania apenus, and 18Th street, Washington Cty--
Venitian 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 fayors ne 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. nov8-ly &C.
n G. BEvERIDGE'S CHEAP T.aILORLNG
". ESTABLISHMENT, Pennsylvania avenue, OPP
posite 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 Goats, best style, $S SO
Do. do. Pants do 90
Do. do. Vests do. IS
Making Coats without trimmings 90
| Do. Pants do. do, 25
Do. Vests do. do. s,. / 25
All work warranted to fit in superior style.
c. 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.
Gentlemen's Garments cleaned in a very supe-
rior 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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AUCTION NOTICE.

tI'HE subscriber, having obtained license to sell
at auction respectfully offers his services to sell
property OF every description. All sales entrusted
to his care will receive his personal attention. and
every effort will be made TO make goods command
fair prices. S
He will bestow particular attention to the arranp-
ing and disposal OF furniture at private houses
Liberal advances made on all goods consigned for
public sale, but under no circumstances will limited
goods be received. He respectfully socits a share
Of patronage.
G. w. BOTELER, Jr., Auctionee,
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LAWS OF THE UNITED STaTES-STERE-
OTYPED EDITION.
Published by authority Of Congress
VOL. 10 SEPARATELY.
rTHE subscribers will publish at the commence.
i ment ofthe present session of Congress, about
January |, 1916, "THE Laws OF The UNITED
STATES" agreeably to an act of Congress of the
last session, and for the accommodation Of those gem
He,nen ,cho haze the earlier edtonein nine polt,mes
volume ten, containing the laws from the year 1893
to March lS45, will be published separately and
sold al the cost Of paper and print. An annual sup
pement 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 State. NAV
always be had in a neat and uniform style
LITTLE g. BROWN,
Law Booksellers and Publishers Boston
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DIRECTORS.
Rensselaer, Havens, Robert L. Patterson,
Guillaume Merle, Seth Low,
Lewis G. Grover, Charles s. Macknett,
VIM. A. F. Pentz, Thos. B. Segur,
Wm M. Simpson, Marcus l.. Ward.
Henry McFarlan,
ROBERT L. PATTERSON, President.
BENZ. g. MILLER, Secretary.
JOSEPH l. LORD, Agent.
JAMES STEWART, M. d., No. 2, Bond St..
Medical examiner.
Washington, ID. c.
JOSEPH q. LEWIS, Agent, 7th street, nearly
opposite the Patriotic Bank
HARVEY LINDSLY, M. D., corner of a. and
G streets. Medical examiner feb eff
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ALWAYS 5 ON HA IN ID, at private sale
an extensive assortment of Cabinet Ware, Beds and
Mattresses, Looking Glasses, Clocks, Shower Baths,
Reirigeraiors &C., which will be sold at extremely
low prices. q. w. BOTELER, Jr.,
may ll-3teodlf Auctoneer
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DLEASANT and well-furnished apart
i msnts may be had at Miss GURLEY's. on @
street, near n. tehy n
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DRIME ROLL BUTTER ....,
IL bbls. prime Roll Butter
200 Venison Hams ,z
500 bbls. and half bbls. Seneca Mills Flour
We shall be in daily receipt Of fresh Virginia
Roll Butter, which will be cold to the trade low.
e. P1CKRELL & co. .a
feb7-H Water street, Georgetown
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just Received,

A LOT Of fine Cigars and Tobacco. ! invite
~ my friends and the public generally to call
and tSy ior Themselves. l. s. BALL,
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tsat@t t-N ahsJ GhtEa f4A8W h1s@i}h
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CHEAP DRY GOODS,

A ND BOOTS & SHOES. The subscribers
"A respectfully return thanks to their custom
ers for the liberal patronage which they have re-
ceived and at the close of the season would offer
good assortment of dry goods consisting, in part
as follows-Cloths, Cassimeres, Sattinetts, Ken
lucky Jeans and Vestings, Mouslin delains, Alpa-
cas- French Florentines, and calicoes Of every
price and quality. Flannels, white, red, yellow
and green, plain and twled, at very low prices
Canton Flannels, brown and bleached, Sheetng and
Shifting, cotton and woollen Linseys, very supe-
rior, and at low prices Blankets from 80 so to
s6 so per pair, of very superior quality, together
with 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 .a.ND SHOES, tsl
consisting in part as follows, Mems calf and mo-
rocco dress Boots, calf, kip, and wax leather boots
for the season, Meh's calf kip and other brogans.
Ladies CATERS, half gaiters and buskin ties Ladies
morocco, kid and leather buskins, Boys boots and
brogans, Misses boots, buskins, ties and slippers,
together with complete assortment of Chidren's
and Servants shoes, which will be sold an very
reasonable turns, r. l.. SMALLWOOD & co.
Between 9th and 10th sts., Penn Avenue
~. B. We have some mems boots for servants,
a little out Of style, which will be sold at 81 50 per
pair, well as women's and children's, which our
customers will do well to examine, for we are de-
tcrmincd the price shall suit. h. L. S. s co.
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counsel. Such position is smost command
ing, and may be turned to good advantage.
TIL at young man who can see in suEh a
situation nothing that is desirable, who
finring himself ignorant and without influ-
enc 9, is willing there to remain, not making
the least effort to gain worthy standing,
is lready lost to society. He has no anbi-
ton, and no prospect is before him, but shat
Of being hewer Of wood and drawer DIVA
ter to the more enterprising, all the days Of
his life.
But there is another motive set, which
perhaps may be more influential than any
of the former. Every man is desirous of
| pos sessing mental energy and intellectual
sire ngth. We may safely inform him, that
it is; not likely he will ever possess this
without much reading and close thinking.
His mind may be naturally good, but it
needs something to give it start and fur
nish. capital on which to act. There must
be something to excite. What shall it be?
ExI pertinent the matter by taking up hook
and reading the speech Of some great man,
on some question Of thrilling interest -
I'll vouch for it, that you will not half finish
it before your mind will be in the highest
state ofexcitement. And were you then
to take pen and attempt composition,
ide as would be in readiness and words
would flow in an overwhelming torrent r.
LIE it be your habit to occupy every spare
moment in perusing some useful work, and
this activity of mind will also become
ha.bitual, nor will it ever forsake you whilst
it has any thing to act upon. Mind acts
upon mind as matter upon matter. Nor
is it possible to converse by books with
4 the mighty intellects Of former, or even
the present generation, without catching the
spirit Of their inspiration. Reading their
works provokes to emulation, and makes
4 us desire to be like them. Read until you
! get the spirit of reading, until taste is
contracted, the qualification Of which will
1 be more pleasurable than eating when you
Iare hungry, or drinking when you are dry,
4 Thus will..the mind be brought into appro-
lpriate and healthy activity upon all subjects
4 which challenge the exercise of its powers
until it becomes accustomed to the lolti-
! est efforts Of which its energies are capa.
BILE.
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PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE, Gettysb,ug

PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE, Gettysb,ug,
PENNSYLVANIA.
FAcULTY AND INsTRUcToRs.
Rev. G. P. KRAUTH, ID. D., President and Pro-
fessor of Moral Science.
Rev. HI. S. BAUGHER, A. M, Professor of Greek
and Rhetoric.
Rev. M. JACOBS, A. M, Professor of Natural Phi
losophy, Chemistry, &c.
Rev. w. M. REYNoLDs, A. M, Professor of Latin,
Mental Philosophy, &c.
M l.. SToEyER, A. M, Professor of History and
Principal of Preparatory Department.
Rev. G. A. HAY, A. M, Professor of German
Language and Literature
HERMAN HAuPT, A. M, Professor of Mathematics.
WIN. HENRY HARRISON, A. B., Assistant Professor
DAVID GILBERT, M. D., Lecturer on Anatomy and
Physiology. .@tIt
Rev. j. G. MoRRIs, D. d., Lecturer on Zoology.
VIM ALBAUGH, A. M, Tutor and Teacher in Pre-
paratory Department
H. R. GEIGER Teacher of Writing.
The course of studies in Pennsylvania College
is as extensive and substantial as that of any in
stitution in the country. The Preparatory De-
partment provides instruction in all the branches
Of thorough English business education, in addi-
ton to the Elements Of the Mathematics and Clas
sical Literature. The College course is arranged
in the four classes usual in the institutions of this
country.
Ihe government OF Lne StuQenlS IS as eHergeIlC
as their circumstances seem to require. hey at
tend at least two recitations day. and the Faculty
contemplate increasing them to three, Church and
Bible Glass on the Sabbath, and are visited in
their rooms so frequently as to preclude the dam
ger of any great Irregularities. 1t is believed no
institution in the United States has more eXem-
plary young men in connexion with it. They are
all required to lodge in the College edifce special
cases excepted.
The annual expenses are-for board, tuition and
room rent during the winter session S6l 81 l2 for
the summer session, $4l 81 l-2 washing, $lO wood,
SO 90. Total expense, S116 75 Boarding can be
had in town at 81 % per week.
There are two vacations in the year, commence
ing on the third Thursdays of April and Septem-
ber; each of five weeks continuance.
The summer session will commence on Thurs
day. the 22d of May. The annual commencement
takes place on the third Thursday in September.
The Trustees have recently made various ar
rangements which will increase the efficiency of
the Institution. They have increased the number
of Professors and provided for the most ample in
struction of the students.
Professor Baugher and Haupt are prepared to
board boys and to exercise special supervision
over their studies and department, and Parents who
may perfer placing their sons under their care,
will be secure in regard to their proper manage
ment, under arrangements such as pertain to the
family circle.
Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pa, May 3, 1845. nov 6-tf
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NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE INSU.
RANCE SOCIETY OF LONDON.
Empowered by act of Parliament.
Capital s5OO,OOO SterIingIor 2, 500, 900
sn Dollars.


Capital e5OO,OOO Sterling, for z, 500, 900
Dollars.
GENERAL AGENT FOR THE UNITED STATES,
j. LEANDER STARR, No. IA Wall st. N. Y ork.
TNHE rates of this Society are as low as those oi
i the American companies, and lower than the
scale adopted by many London offices. Loans
granted to the extent of two-thirds the amount ol
premium paid, after the lapse of year.
Persons insured in the United States on the scale
of" participation enjoy the important advantage Of
sharing in the whole business Of the Society, which
in Great Britain is very extensive.
The public are respectfully requested to examine
the distinguishing principles of this institution
their tables Of rates. their distribution of profits and
the facilities afforded by their loan department--be-
fore deciding to insure elsewhere.
Pamphlets containing the last Annual Report and
the Society's Rates, together with blank forms and
the fullest nformation may be obtained upon appli-
cation to any Agent or Sub-Agent.
or References of the highest character in the
United States given to applicants, If required to
the standing, wealth, and security of the above in
stitution.
II. L & A. THO. SMITH, Agents.
Office on F street, near the Treasury Departnt.
feb S--tf
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PLEDGE ClF THE SONS oF TEMPERANCE.
OUR POSITION.

The Fountain il being circulated among
so many Of the free citizens of this happy
country that it becomes necessary for us
clearly to define our position, especially SO
as we have now made arrangements by
which it will have much more extensive
circulation, inasmuch as we now Issue a
daily and weekly.
Well, then, we are the uncompromising
advocates OF Temperance on the plan of
Total Abstinence from Intoxicating liquor
as a beverage. We expect to urge this prin-
'ciple upon the attention of the whole COM
:munity. We shall urge the propriety Of the
abolition Of all license for the sale, as be-
'verage, Of Intoxicating drinks; but in this
we wish to submit the matter to the sover-
eign people. Thus, we feel it our duty to
state o,lr grand object. We be':eve, in its
accomplishment, it will carry many other
very important, matters, of interest to the
welfare Of every class of our country, and
perpet uate our free institutions
But it may be important for us to state
what We will not do. We will not inter-
fere wi til the religious or political opinions
of any,. We only wish to carry our prin-
ciples them where they now are, to bele-
fit them in time, and thereby fit them better
to prep. ire for their final account.
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STEAM BETWEEN NEW YORK AND
LIVERPOOL. r
As. sA asSa ss:saA III

As. A yMs M ssasAs ssaA 50
TNHE Great Western Steamship Com
pany's Steamships the GREAT WEST.
ERN seventeen hundred tons, four hundred and
fifty horsepower, B. R. Mathews, Esq. Commander
the GREAT BRITAIN, three thousand five hun.
dred tons one thousand horsepower, Lieutenant
James Hosken, r. NJ, Commander, are intended to
sail as follows:
GREAT WESTERN. rs
From Liuerpool From Ne,o York.
Saturday, May II, 1916 Thursday, June IL, 1916.
Saturday, July 5, Thursday, July 81, &C
Saturday, Aug %, Thursday, Sept. IS, "
Saturday, Oct IL, g Thursday, Nov. 6, &C
GREAT BRITAIN.
From Liverpool From Ne,o York.
Saturday, July 26, 1916 Saturday, Aug 80, 1916.
Saturday, Nov, p, Saturday, Dec. 20,
Fare per Great Western 500, and s5 Stewards
fees.
Fare per Great Britain will be announced in a
future advertisement
For freight or passage apply to
RICHARD IRWIN, 9S Front ST.,
feb s--tf New York, Feb. 20, ls46.
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A GENCY AT WASHINGTON-The sub
~ scriber, having been employed for several
Years in the public departments at Washington,
and being familiar with the mode of transacting
business Tor more than twenty five years, respect
fully offers his services icr the adjustment and col
lection Of claims against the Government.
Prompt attention will be bestowed upon any bp-
sness entrusted to his care.
Charges reasonable, according TO the labori1
Cured
All communications must be post paid.
~ B. The duties of the Agency will not inter
fere in the least with those Of an Auctloneer and
Commission Merchant. La f4 s#
dec. BIN BENJAyNI.V HO.MA.NS.
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FROM THE NINTH!
WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.


( s. SON, would take this method
flying the citizens of Washington
snt counties Of Maryland and Vir-
have commenced the house fur
IS in all its various branches, on
venue, South side, between 9th and
lere they intend keeping a constant
and second hand goods, and prom
MOST REASONABLE TERMS. We,
It a call from our friends and the
7, as we intend selling at a VERY
FIT. We would enumerate in
ng. Ivory, Buck and Cocoa ham
forks; White, Black and Brown
'vers, Forks and Steels; Shovels,
rs; German Silver, B'rittania and
,sssrt and Tea Spoons; Ladies',
ysks,; Drip and Stove Pans; Stair
,.esrs, assorted sizes; Brass Candle
Tea and Coffee Pots, Writing
q Axes, Wood Saws and Bucks,
h, sweeping Whitewash, busting,
Brushes; Brittania and. Painted
ms, Wilson's, Livingst on's, and
ills; Mouse Traps, Nutmeg Gra-
andlesticks, Lamps, and Tea Cad
nd Trays; Pad, and other Locks
hers Knives, Bread Baskets, Hand
$, &c., &c. Also, a good assort-
ware, Ovens, Pots, Kettles, Skill
dies, Cinder Shovels, and Coal
op Fire Tenders; Scissors, Curtain
nss P. nj. Saucepans, Gut and
;, Handirons, Sadirons, &c., &c.,
nent of Cabinet Furniture such as
,aureaus, TSbles, Chairs, Bedsteads,
Nashstands, Basins and Ewers, Chi
,ens, and Crockery Ware; Carpets
gs; Tin ware, &c., &c.
manner of goods received on COM
It Alcoholic Liquors.
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WAR! WAR!! WAR!!!

THE WAR OF Four THOUSAND YEARS;
Being Connected History Of the Various
Efforts Made to Suppress the Vice of IN
temperance in all Ages Of the w ,rld;
from she Foundation of the Glass of Naz-
arites, by Moses, to the Institution of the
Order Of the Sons of Temperance, inclu-
sive.; with Full Account of the Origin,
Progress, and Present Prospects Of the
Latter Institution. By P. S. White s. H.
r. Pleasants. Philadelphia: Griffin and
Simon, ia North Third-street. 1916.
Contents-Book !, Chapter ], Division
Of the Work Chapter ii, Wines of An
tiquity; Chapter iii, Wine an Agricultural
Product;s Chapter Nv, Wine, when spoken
of as Blessing in the Old Testament;
Chapter, V, Wine, when spoken of as
Blessing in the New Testament; Chapter
vi, Wine Denounced as Curse in the Old
Testament; Chapter VII, Wine Denounced
in the New Testament; Book ii, Chapter
/, Temperance among the Heathens; Chap
ter II, Rome; Book iii, Chapter ], Imperial
Rome; Chapter Ii, Transalpine Nations;
Chapter iii, The Discovery of Alcohol
Chapter w, Ardent Spirits; Chapter v, In
temperance in Connection with the Church;
Chapter vi, Efforts to Suppress Intcmper-
ance from the Apostles to the year 1900;
Book Nv, Chapter !, Origin and Progress Of
Temperance Societies down to the year
1888, Chapter II, From 1888 to the end Of
1884; Chapter LII, Includes the Years 1885
and 1886; Chapter ", Includes 1882 and
1888; Chapter V, Includes 1899; Chapter
vi, The Washingtonian Movement; Chap
ter VII, Sons of Temperance, Conclusion
Appendix, No. l, Extracts from Columella,
Appendix, No. 2, Noah's Letter, Sc. ,
We cordially recommend the above work
to the temperance public. 4. \. \.
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A CARD.

,riber begs leave to say to members
ress and others, that he has several
which he will let on accommodating
furnished or unfurnished, located on
lie of Pennsylvania avenue, between
streets, and equi distant between the
ne public Offices. / have also two of
ars in the city, which | will rent in
sJhole, or receive goods on storage.
opportunity for butchers or market
l.. S. BECK.
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.scRIBER keeps constantly on hand agood
,ent of HAapwAaxsincluding hollo,o
Ware, Brushes, Baskets, Jap. Tin Ware,
and large collection of Miscellaneous
hich he invites the attention of pur-
wing that he can and does sell as low
house in tho city.
E GEO. SAVAGE.
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New Flour Store.

THE subscriber has taken the warehouse on the
j north side of water street, opposite Messrs.
Read & Son, and intends keeping supply of all
the various grades Of -four. He will endeavor to
make it the interest of dealers in the article to give
him CALL as he is determined to sell at small pro-
fits. LEWIS BROOKS,
feb TT Water street, Georgetown.
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DLAcl ( SILK AND VIDE BLOND La cEs

DLACl SILK AND WIDE BLOND La CES.
Dive are opening this morning one carton
Black Sill Laces.
Also, on carton of black Brussels Laces, from
one to eig hit inches wide, for trimming dresses,
which we will sell very low.
Also, af ew embroidered Gold and Silver Scarfs
for head-d resses, and a few rich Satin Rbands,
Flowers & c. S. PARKER, 4
Fancy and Perfumery Store,
Jan 30: 1t Pennsylvania avenue.
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JOHN CONNELLY.

CHEAP CABINET, SOFA, AND CHAIR MAN
UFACTURER AND UNDERTAKER.
Seueath st. betaossn III and sts Washington City.
He informs his friends and the public, that he is
prepared to execute all orders in the above bush
ness, with which he May be favored He hopes 70
receive liberal share Of public patronage.
N. B.-Funerals attended 10 at the shortest no
tice, and on the most reasonable terms, warranted
to give satisfaction. Nov. 4-tf
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TUsToN ON THE COMMUNION.

A FEW copies Of this beautiful little volume
III (the remnant of large edition) may be had at
Morrsons's and at Farnham's bookstores, also at
the Capitol from the Author, the Chaplain of the
Senate. 1t is spoken Of in terms of high commen-
dation by the religious and political press. Price
so cents t' feb TT