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A CARD.--The undersigned begs leave to ten
IN der his thanks to the citizens of this COM
munity for the liberal patronage which they have
bestowed upon him during the past year, and very
respectfully informs them that he still continues
the Auction and Commission business at Concert
Hall, near Browns hotel, where he will promptly
and with dispatch discharge all business in his
line, to the satisfaction Of any and all persons who
may favor him with it.
He would also inform those who are in arrears
with him to call and settle their accounts as soon
possible, the ,.eed, being at all times accepta-
BILE, and at this time peculiarly indispensable.
A. GREEN,
ian 90 Auction and Commission Merchant.
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PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT
on THE
COLUMBIAN CoLLEGE..D q

COLUMBIAN COLLEGE,sD @.
In this School pupils are fitted for adInittance
to the College classes, on for other Objects
Students who are unprepaTed for entering par
tcular class, may here pursue the requisite stu
dies; while those who are not designed for pro-
fession can select such branches as will suit their
objects in life.
Mr.. Thomas w. Tobey, gentleman who is
amply qualified, having passed through collie
giate course, and been engaged for several years
in the business of instruction, will have charge of
the school. His whole time and energies will be
devoted to its interests, and it is hoped it will
thus be rendered worthy of extensive patronage.
This school will be under the constant superin-
tendence Of the Faculty Of the College.
COURSE OF study.
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Ancient and
Modern Geography, English Grammar, Ancient
and Modern History, Book Keeping, Chemistry,
Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, ,Algebra, ,Geome-
try Surveying, Andrews and Stoddard's Latin
Grammar and Exercises, Sophocles' Greek
Grammar and Exercises, Latin Reader, Cesar,
Virgil, Cicero's Select Orations, the Gospels,
Jacobs Greek Reader, Anthon's ed, and such
authors as are read in the lower classes Of the
college, Defamation and Composition.
CHARGES PER QRARTER.
Reading, Writing, and Elementary Arith-
metic "a m
Arithmetic, Geography, English Gram
mar, Geography Of the Heavens, Anci-
ent and Modern History 500
Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Algebra,
Geometry, Surveying, Book Keeping
and Composition 800
Latin and Greek Classics 10 90
Pupils who board and have room in the
College building will be charged for
Library, Room, Bed and Furniture,
per Quarter 500
Table, Lights and Servant, per week. 225
At less expensive table, where tea and
coffee are excluded, per week ! 50
Instruction will be given in French and Ger
man, without additional expense to those who
study the Languages.
There are three vacations in the School four
weeks in August, one at Christmas, and the lst
week in May.
COLLEGE HILL, Jan. l, 1916. jan lin
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\ The UnwiIIing Bridegroom.

AyouDg man had engaged himself to a
playmate in early youth, but as his mind
developed, he perceived that he was mis-
mated, and wished to be released from his
engagement. The young lady would not
consent, and insisted upon being married.
The young man appeared to yield, but
when asked, as usual, g Will you take this
woman to be your wife ~ he answered
"No." At this unexpected answer, the
marriage party broke up in confusion. The
relatives Of the rejected bride resented the
insult offered TO their family, and threaten
ed prosecution. AT last the young lady
proposed that they should go again to the
church, and that the bridegroom should
make the usual answer, promising that
when it came to her turn she would say no,
that the refusal might appear to come from
her. The bridegroom consented; but, to
his great surprise, the bride answered
"yes y the marriage ceremony was con-
cluded in form, and he found himself, a.
gainst his will, a married man.
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PROSPECTUS FOR
THE SIDEREAL MESSENGER.

~
THE SIDEREAL MESSENGER,
e,pce, conducted by o. M. MIrcHELL, Director
Is sl5a,a Of the Cincinnati Observatory.
HyHERE does not exist, at present, in the world,
- single popular journal, from whose pages
the general reader may follow the rapidly advancing
progress Of Modern Astronomy.
The great truths now developing, are only to be
found in the Transactions of learned Societies, or
locked up in the annual volumes Of Observations,
in strict technical form.
The erection of the Cincinnati Observatory, by
the voluntary efforts Of more than seven hundred
persons Of all ranks conditions and callings in one
single city, has demonstrated in the most satisfac-
tory manner, the interest which the people take in
the science Of Astronomy. Of these seven hundred,
very few make any pretensions to scientific attain
ments in Astronomy and yet all are anxious to
learn not only whist is doing in their own Observa-
tory, but likewise what discoveries are making
throughout the world.
The capital Instrument Of the Cincinnati Obser-
vatory is the Great Achromatc Refractor the second
Telescope in the world. To record, in plain and
simple form, the results of the researches made with
this lnstrument-to present the earliest Astronom.
cal intelligence from all parts of the word-to fur
nish 10 our conntrymen, in their own language, the
most interesting articles from foreign Astronomical
journsls-to excite an interest among the people, in
the elsvating study Of Astronomy-and to give a
permanent support to the Institution under whose
auspices this publication is made-will be the OBJ
ects Of the SIDERAL MEssEreIR.
All subscribers to this journal, not residing in the
city Of Cincinnati, cordially invited to visit the
Observatory, subject to the same regulations which
govern the members Of the Society.
All members Of the Astronomical Society, who
may subscribe for this JOURNAL will be entitled to
the privilege Of introducing to the Observatory in
their company, not more than two strangers at the
same time.
9tl The MSssErsEn will contain eight qusrto pages
and may BE- conveniently bound into voluns at the
end Of twa years.
Each number will be accompanied by litho.
graphic engraving. 1855
'.sa PnICEThree dollars per annu1, TO he paid in
variaby the delivery Of the first Ne. of each an
nual volume. may ll-ltd3tw.
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OLIYER WHITTLF6EY,

lEALEk in Paints, QilA Glass, &c. q. street,
~ Todd's Bdildings Washington, d. c., has just
received nom the original inventors and sole manu-
tscturers, large supply Of the genuine
DOric Lamp.
This Lamp is simple in its construction, easily
trimmed, and will give light equal to twenty
sperm candles, at a cost Of one cent an hour.
It's superiority to other lamps consists ~ the fol.
lowing advantages there is no brass or other metal
that corrodes which comes in contact with the huld
the external and internal draughts pass through
the body Of the lamp, producing more perfect
combustion, and keeps the lamp perfectly cool II
can be used with open doors and will be less affect
ed by wind or currents of air, than any other lamp
Also, other improved Pine Oil Lamps, Hall
Lamps and Lanterns, and dealer In Astral and So
lar Shades, Chimnies and Lamp Glasses of all
kinds Lamp Wick, Pure Sperm Oil, M. B. Dyotts
& Goulds Glass Fount Pine Oil Lamp: all Of
which are offered at wholesale and retail, at the
lo,oest prices for cash.
N. B.-Directions to be Observed in using the
PINE OIL LAMPS
In trimming the Doric Lamp the chimney is first
removed and the Lamp taken out of the ring, the
button and cone must be next taken off, and the
cone may be used for stand to set the lamp on
while trimming-after which the wck-holder ia
taken out and the wick raised above the tube sufi-
cient to cut off the black or crusted edge, which
should he done with sharp pair Of scissors-the
wick-holder is then returned to its place, and the
wick should be perfectly even with the top of the
tube-fll the Lamp, replace the conc and button,
and it is ready for use.
UFTo avoid accidents, the Lamp should never
be filled while burning. feb ST
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NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE INSU-
RANCE SOCIETY OF LONDON.
Empowered by act Of Parliament
Capital F6OO 900 Sterling, or 2 500 600

Empowered by act Of Parliament.
Capital F6OO 900 Sterling, or ,5O0, 900
Dollars.
GENERAL AGENT FOR THE UNITED STATES,
]. LEANDER STARR, No.74 Wall st. N. York.
FTNHE rates of this Society are as low as those Of
i the American companies, and lower than the
scale adopted by many London Offices Loans
granted to the extent Of two-thirds the amount Of
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 dspartment-be.
fore deciding TO insure elsewhere.
Pamphlets containing the last Annual Report and
the Socety's Rates, together with blank forms and
the fullest information, 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.
T.L.& A. THO. SMITH, Agents.
Office on street, near the Treasury Depart'nt
feb 0--N
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1 AM CONSTANTLY RECEIVING
NEW GOODS


7 N my line, and | have now in store large stock
i consisting Of
French and English China Dinner, Tea, and Toi-
let Sets
Beautiful Dessert and Supper Sets
Canton China, pearl, white, blue stone China, an
blue printed and figured Plates
Detached pieces of all kinds
Beautiful Vases Allumet Holders, Casseroles, Com
potiers, Gard Baskets Fruit Baskets, Cake
Baskets, Cologne Bottles, &c.
Cut and pressed Tumblers, Wines, Champsgnss, ,
Hock and Claret
Cut, plain, and colored Decanters
Gut and plain Water Bottles, Finger Bowls, and
Float Bowls
Britannia Coffee and Tea Ware
Castors, Lamps, Candlssticky Mugs, Covered Pitch.
Table and Tea Spoons, Covered Urns, Bigsins, &c.
Solar, Lard, and Oil Lamps, Lamp Glasses and
Wicks
Knives and Forks, Walters, Looking glasses, &c.
Stone Ware at factory prices
A large assortment of common ware, which | will
sell very lew, wholesale or retail.
G. s. FOWLER, Importer
Store on 7ti-strea, opposite National LateiEpencer
0Dlee feb 24-3ta6wif
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MIR. GOODMAN,

Manufacturer and Lnserter Of artificial Teeth.
A RTIFICIAL TEETH inserted from one to an
II entire set, upon the late improved method, and
also upon the atmospheric principle and in the most
superior manner. On fine Gold Plate from 50 to
six dollars on Silver from So so to three dollars.
In all perfect satisfaction given, otherwise no
charge made. Office on Pennsylvania avenue, near
18th street. april 2l-lm.'
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Feed Store.

ME subscriber hereby respectfully informs the
- citizens Of Washington that he has opened a
Feed Store, on the Northeast corner Of G street
North and Rth street West, between Pennsylvania
avenue and the bridge on 18th street. His carts at
tend the markets with meal, outlay, and all the
ethef articles in his line Of business, and will de-
liver articles purchseed either from the market or
at the Store He solicits share Of their patronage
april ll-eod3m. l.. II. BERRYMAN.
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co AL! co A Ii!

NTOW is the time Just arrived and now landing
IN small vessel load 600 tons) of Coal An
thracite) from Philadelphia. Those in want Of o
good article of this kind of fuel will please apply
early it would be preferred to deliver it from the
vessel, without slowing it. Apply to the under
signed, at his Lumber and Coal Yard, on 7th street
near Centre Market-where all kinds of Lumber
with Lime Cement and Cacined Plaster, may bs
had cheap for cash or short credit.
JOHN PURDY.
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BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT.
JUST received, by the schooner Columbia, from

BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT.
JUST received, by the schooner Columbia, from
u New York.
II packages prime Butter;
65 boxes do Cheese;
3 do Pine Apple do;
$50 Ia l-2 and whole boxes Raisins;
80 drums fresh Smyrna Figs;
do Turkey Raisins free from stones;)
cases Bordeau Prunes;
Also, on hand:
2 casks Currants;
5 cases Citron;
/ do preserved Ginger;
Other Preserves and Jellies;
Cranbcrries in quarter bbls and by measure;
Catsups, Sardines, Olives Capers;
Anchovies, Curry Powder &c. sc;
general assortment Of Pickles;
Fresh Salmon, CLANS and Lobsters;
Hermetically sealed do;
Fresh Macaroni and Vermacilla;
Do Salad Oils, &c, &c;
Which, with his former stock, renders his assort-
ment complete, and to which attention is invited
8. HOLMES,
7th street, nearly opposite Patriotic Bank.
Dec lS-tf
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BOOKS FOR SALE,

-
By y. Ward g. Son, dt-rheir NeW Store on
Penn. Auenue, near Railroad Depot.
"EBSTERS Octave Dictionary
w SCOTS Observations on the New Testament
Bowers History of the Popes
Miriam, by Rev. ]. Todd
Todds Bible Companion
Common Prayer Book, in various bindings
Robbins Outlines Of History
Goodrich's Pictorial History Of the U. States
Do do do of France
Parleys Common School History
Anthon's Cesar, Horace, Sallust, Cicero, and
Virgil
Mitchelrs Geography for Schools; besides a
variety of other School Books.
TEMPERANCE VOLUMES,
Embracing number of excellent and popular
productions in the form Of Essays, Tales, &c.
Hymn Books &C., Of the Methodist Churches
Bibles Of all sizes, and various binding.
Testaments.
ALSO,
All kinds of Stationery, which will be sold at the
lowest prices for cash. april 29-tf
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THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY
i CLAY, BY Calvin Cotton, .q.ither Of "Ju-
MUS 7yacts,"" Foi,r Years in Great Britain" DC.
The work consists Of two volumes octave, 5O4 pages
in each and is embeIlished with two engravings.
Its mechanical execution is in the best style Of ee-
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 5 90
In calf super extra gilt 8 so
In Turkey morocco super extra gilt 80
The 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.
R. FARNHAM, Agent for the Publishers,
Corner Of llth street and Pennsylvania avenue
april ll-tf. s4 S.,s4 M
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CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL.
r CHARLES CALVERT, JR., CABINET AND

CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL.
GHARLE6 CALVERT, JR., CABINET AND
~ CHAIR MANUFACTURERS, Corner az Rsnnr
syramia svsssss, and 18th street, Washington Cty.
Vcnitian Blinds made to order. All work executed
punctually, and in the most workmanlike 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 ne Is always prepared to execute any work
in the above line
Ola Furniture repaired and vanished also taken
III oAcnansc lor new. nov Sly q. 9.
~ z. BEVERIDGE'S CHEAP T.aILORLNG
". ESTABLISHMENT, Pennsylvania aue,,,.e, OPP
posite Colenia'ss Hotel Washington ctu 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, Az 50
Do. do. Pants do . m
Do. do. Vests do. 7s
Making Goats without trimmings ()0
Do. Pants do. do, / o5
Do. Vests do. do 25
All work warranted to fit in a 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
Gentemen's Garments cleaned in very supe-
rior STYLE
N. B.-Gentemen and chldren'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-f
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Wit AM III UM O r.

aTrie kzuuio1 ganerally looks serious, while every
BODY laurhs abo,t him False Humor is always laugh
ing, whilst every body about him looks serious.
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THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE IN
SURANCE COMPANY;

ONCE No. III, Wall street, New York.
THIS Company continue to insure LIVES ON
j 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
hreefourths 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, or to increase the amount insured.
All persons taking policies become members, but are
not liable beyond the amount of their premiums
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 equ.
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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WHITES Compound Sirup Of WILD
wv CHERRY, SarsaparilIa, and other

M HITE'S Compound Sirup of WILD
wv CHERRY, Sarsaparilla, and other
MEDICINAL PLANTS. The preparer Of the
above Srup, having witnessed for many years its
extraordinary effects in obstinate coughs, and, in
truth, in all breast complaints tending to consump-
ton, has been induced by many Of those who have
experienced its salatary operation to offer it to the
public under the full conviction that the timely use
of this compound will avert the fatal termination of
many cases.
The preparer 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 Srup of
Wild Cherry and Sarsaparila, prepared by Mrs. ].
G. White, on 9th street, between ID and E streets
Her cough was entirely cured by using the above
S',up, and take pleasure in recommending it to
the public as a sure and speedy remedy for coughs,
however violent or long standing
]. K. HANSON,
H street, First Ward, Washington.
Mrs. ]. c. WHITE: Dear Madam,-It affords ma
heartfelt satisfaction to lay before the public the ben
eft received from yeur Compound Sirup of Wild
Cherry and Sarsaparilla. / was taken two wears
ago, with bad cough, and 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. Ny cough
was SO bad that hardly could 60 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 9th and
10th streets. a
Refer To
Mrs Lucinda O'Fanel Dove, street, between
llth and 10Th Streets
Edward Francis, King street, Alexandria, d. G.
Price ST. per bottle, or $40 per dozen. For sale
by J. G. WHITE, Ninth street,
feb 14-2awly Between and streets.
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DLEAsANT ana we'll furntshed apart
i ments may be had at Miss GURLEYs. on 9
street, near AZ, febr
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care you an Odd Fellow ~

care you an Odd Fellow ~
"No, sir! I'ye been married a week."
81 mean do you belong to the Order o.
Odd Fellows -
@'saANo, no.! bslong to the Order o.
Married Men"
& Mercy how dumb! Are you MS-
son ?''
"No-l'm Carpenter by trade"
~ Worse and worse! Areyou Son Of
Temperance :"
tBother you, no! ! am son Of Mr..
John Goslng!"
The Querist went his way with some
thing Of flea in one of his ears.
, Truth FIFTY sPoKEN.-Q. If a man
stops his paper because it contains some
thing differing from his own pre-conceived
opinions, what does it prove him to be
A. Either a prejudiced bigot, or an igno-
rant simpleton = Chronotype.
Somebody says that auctioneers are won
derful strong men, as they will sometimes
knock down the largest brick or stone
buildings with single blow Of the hammer
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A HORSE. A HoRsEii

A HORSE! A HORSE!!
WE have for sale splendid well-bred, saddle
Wv end harness horse, yeung and sound
streets, South side L. s. BECK & SON.
april 2l-tf National Intelligencsl
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"A NiHfACITE COAL. - superior lot of
~ butter and other Coal cheap for cash only,
may be had Of the subscriber Orders received at
the ofhco opposite s. s. Colemans, or at the yard,
near the Long Bridge.
F.hS-f JOHN pETTIBONE
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MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM
W PANY OF THE CITY OF NEW

lW PANY OF THE CITY OF NEW
YORK-MORRIS ROBINSON, President. Hav-
ing been appointed agent for tho above named in
sttuton, 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 so great that it is only neces
sary to understand the principles of its operation to
give decided preference to the mutual plan.
treatise on the subject and forms Of application for
insurance can be had at my store on 7th street. i'm
mediately opposite the National Intelligencer Office
G. s. FOWLER, Agent.
r.L OA ot.rxc
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DIRECTORS.
Rensselaer, Havens, Robert l.. Patterson,
Guillaume Merle, Seth Low,
Lewis q. Grover, Charles g. Macknett,
VIM. A. F. Pentz, Thos. B. Segur,
VIM. M. Simpson, Marcus L. Ward.
Henry McFarlan,
ROBERT l.. PATTERSON, President.
Benz. c. MILLER, Secretary.
JOSEPH L. LORD, Agent.
JAMES STEWART, M. d., No. 2, Bond ST.
Medical examiner.
Washington, ID. C..
JOSEPH G. LEWIS, Agent, 7th street, nearly
opposite the Patriotic Bank.
HARVEY LINDSLY, M. D., corner of Al and
G streets, Medical examiner. feb eff
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LAWS OF THE UNITED ST.ATES-STERE-
OTYPED EDITION.
Published by authority Of Congress.
VOL. 10 SEPARATELY.
TNHE subscribers will publish at the commence
l. ment OF the 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
tenen ,cho hare the earlier edition in nine pol,rnes,
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
plement 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 NAV
always be had in a neat and uniform style.
LITTLE g. BROWN,
Law Booksellers and Publishers, Boston.