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r AND AGENCY in TEXAS.--The subscri.
IL Der, having, during residence Of nine or ten
years in Texas, been connected with the land Offices
thereof, and having ac ID as the agent of his friends
in the United States, in purchasing, selling holding,
paying taxes upon, and giving general superin.
tendence to their lands in Texas respectfully offers
his services to such other persons abroad as may
wish to engage them.
"..... REFERENCES
His cxcellency Arson Jones, General Sam. Hous-
ton, General T. J. Rusk, General P. ]. Henderson,
Colonel James Love, Colonel James Riley, Hon.
ID. ). Kaufman, Texan charge d'affaires, Wash
ingtou city; Matthew st. Clair Clarke, do; King
man & Co., do; General G.. f. Mercer, and the
Texan consus abroad.
Many forfeitures are about to accrue from failure
TO pay taxes; many claims, otherwise good, will bc
barred by adverse possession of three years-tbat
being the iimitation many titles OF lands conveyed
IN the United States, cannot be admitted TO record in
Texas, for want of proper authorization. Owing
to some one or other Of these causes the best lands
are in condition to be lost w.,
Having made it my business to become acauaint-
ed with all the laws relating to titles and being de-
termined TO attend diligently all claims conided to
me, require, in all cases. advance in cash. sufi-
cient to cover expenses Of investigation. When
that shall be done, am willing to take contingent
interest in the lands for attention and services.
.. . ROBERT ID. JOHNSON.
Galveston, August Z, IS45. .a
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Posr orvlcr DEpARrMssr,

december IL, l645.
DRoPoSAI4S for carrying the mails Of the Uni.
II ted States, from LIST April, 1876, to 30th June,
lS4S, inclusive in Ohio will be received at the Con
tract Office Of the Post Office Department, in the
city of Washington, until 0 p. m. Of the 26th Feb
ruary, 1886, ito be decided the next day. on the
routes and in the manner and time herein specified
TO wit:
No. 20l4. From Csdiz, by Archer, New Rum
ley, kiigore, and Hickory, TO carrollton, 81 miles
and back, once a week.
Leave Cadiz every Thursday at G a m, arrive at
Carrollton same day by q. m.
Leave Carrolon every Wednesday att a. m,
arrive at Cadiz same day by 6p. m,
rs Proposals TO omit Hickory and embrace
Harlem Springs and also to end route at Harlem
Springs, will be considered.
No 2030. From New Lisbon, by McKaig's
Mills, Dungsnnon, Hastngsville, Mechanicstown,
to Carolllon, "a miles and back, once a week.
Leave New Lisbon every Saturday at 3 a. M,
arrive at Caroton same day by p. m.
Leave Carrollton eyey Friday al 8 a. m, arrive
at New Lisbon same day by 4 p. m.
NOTES.
No proposal will be considered, unless it be ae.
Impaired by guaIantee, signed by one or more
responsible persons, IN the following manner, viz.
The undersigned - guarantee that -
-, ifhs bid for carrying the mail from
- to - be accepted by the Postmaster
General, shall enter into an obligation prior to the
LIST day of April, 1876, with good and sufficient
sure les, TO perform the service proposed.
Dated - -, 1874
This should be accompanied by the certificate OF
postmaster, or other equivalent testimony, thai
the guarantors are men Of property, and able to
make good their guaranty.
nS-The proposals should be sent to the depart
ment sealed, endorsed proposals. for route No.
-" and addressed to the First Assistant Post
master General.
For the prohibition Of bids resulting from com
binaiions, and the terms and conditions on which
The contract is to be made the last annual adj
yertisemenL
C. JOHNSON,
Postmaster General
nas I9-laAw
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or. JEANS MErTALINR GALvANIc


- STRENGTHENING PLASTER.-The fol-
lowing article is copied from the Brooklyn Star,
In which paper il appeared editorially. The repu-
iauon Of The Rev DIR. Cox, is sufficient 10 warrant
the public that far he is concerned this esii-
monia in favor Of the galvanc plaster Is entirely
free from deception; and, in fact, all OF the eeriih-
Gates obtained for these pasers are OF the most UNI
exeepdonable character
1--WE take pleasure in referring our readers TO the
following certificate, in connection with the adyer-
tisement in our columns to-day. Emanatng, as il
does, from the good heart and sound head Of gem
deman so well aud fayorably known in this com
munity as the Rev. s, H. Cox, ID. D., of this city,
any commentator of ours would be wholly super
Auous. The certificate ITSELF in connection with
Of others Of like character, speaks for itself
and seeptes have only TO see, examine, and judge
for themselves. TT. -.
~ have had the pleasure and the profit ofproving
lately the value Of the galvane Strengthening
plaster, in its application near my right shoulder,
where felt a novel sensation Of rheumatism. IL
seems well adapted TO It's end; and without know-
edge ofits constituent properties caring scientific
ally about its chemical or galyanie action, | am
happy, from experience, TO commend lis sanatiye
virtues 10 all with whom my name may possibly
have influence, a safe, neat protecting, pleasant,
and efficacious preparation of the sort which, with
out any dsparagement Of others, may be safely and
appropriately praised on its own account.
SAMUEL III. cox.
.'Rusurban, Brooklyn, N. Y, Dee. 4, l6I5."
These plasers can be had in Washington, Of
J. f. CALLAN.
Dec 30
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A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING

A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
IA TON.-The undersigned offers his services as
an agent for claims upon either Of the departments
or Congress.
Particular attention will be paid to the settlement
Of accounts Of disbursing officers, who may find i,
lnconvenient to attend personally, especially those
edge will afford many facilities.
Charges will be moderate, and regulated by the
amount claimed and the extent OF service required
Communications (post paid) will receive immediate
attention. CHARLES DE SELDING,
Room No. ii Todd's Building,
Pennsylvania avenue.
REFERENCES.
Commodore Charles Stewart, U. s. N.
Commodore John Downes, U. s. N,
Stephen Cambreleng, esq, New York
A. 0. Dayton, esq, Fourth Auditor, Treasury
Department ".'
Rev. Septimus fusion, Chaplain to the Senate.
John G. Rives, esq, Washington, D. C,
John Boyle, esq,
James Hoban, esq.,,
John De Bree, esq,
r. R. Waldron, esq,
April 9--d
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II PULVERMACHER, from Baltimore, takes
4 the pleasure Of informing the ladies Of Wash
lngtOn, and the vicinity, that he will reopen on
Monday next, January s, on Pennsylvania avenue,
between 81 street and the Railroad depot, next
door TO DR.. Schwarzts apothecsry store, and second
store from Sd street, below ST. Charles's Hotel,
with the most splendid stock Of the following ar
ticles, selected by Mr.. Pulyermacher's agent in
Paris, with the greatest care
A great variety Of ball dresses, plain, needle
worked end embroidered in gold and silver.
Also magnificent assortment Of plain and en-
broIdered ladies' linen cambrick pocket handker-
chiefs
great variety Of needle-worked collars, inside
hundkerchies, and eapes; plain Swiss and "a Tare-
ton musIins, in all prevailing shades, for evening
dresses.
In the lace department will be found genuine Val
enciennes, Dentelles de Regence Points d'Angle-
terre; genuine Brussels and Malines aces; English
and German thread laees, and edgings; imitation of
Naencennes, English thread laces, and bobbin
edgings needle worked Swiss and cambrick edgings
and insertions in great variety.
beautiful and selected assortment Of white blue,
and pink fancy satin ribands for bonnets and cine
lures velvets and Ealns for dresses and bonnes in
ditiercntcolors Ut.
Ladies' and gentlemens' kid and silk gloves, and
hosiery Of the best makers in Paris. ~ n
French fancy articles, purses, gilt hair ornaments,
combs brushes, fancy soaps, &c, &c, with a great
variety Of other articles.
Mademosele Bertha Me,eye from Paris, who
attends to the business in the millinery line will re-
ceive orders for bonnets and hair ornaments made
alter the latest Partisan style, and at the shortest
notice.
The store will positively be opened on Monday
next, January 5, 1896 - .-.. = .. ...... ..,..'.
Dec 30-6t
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FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
-@ WILLIAM T. JENNINGS & CO.,
-...a .. DRAPERS AND TAILORS,
Importers Of cloths and cassimeres, vestings, &c.
No 23l, Broad'oay, american Hotel,


... ......g .. New YoRK,
Pennsylvania Avenue, near Sirih street,
...' H. ... WARRINGTON, I'D.
"A RE in receipt of an extensive assortment of
"A new goods for fall and winter wear, compris-
ing French and English cloths for dress and frock
coats; cassimeres in great variety of styles; silk,
satin, merno, and velvet vestings; milled cloths,
tweeds, &c. for overcoats; which will be made up to
order, through the aid Of as efficient corps of cutters
as can be found in the countryan essential point in
the economy to which we would direct, and in rem
derng the style and character of garments such
must satisfy the discriminating that our views of
cheapness are not based on the production of any
other than frst-rate garments, such as have sus-
tained our system of small profits and quick returns
and prompted the solicitation of a call from those
who would really effect saving Of the extra per
centage levied under the credit system.
The attention directed to the pantaoons depart
ment must continue to offer inducements to those
who appreciate fit combining ease and elegance.
In addition to the usual assortment of goods kept
by the trade, we have always on hand read y made
dress and frock coats pantaloons, vests &c. to an
swer the requirements Of those who, in cases of
emergency, may require frst-rate suit. Also,
fancy-dress articles in great variety scarfs cravats
handkerchiefs, gloves suspenders, hosiery, under
vests, drawers, linen and muslin shirts, collars, &c.
Nov. l9--iftf +" rEa ~" h t
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DIR. POWELL
OcuLIsr AND orHrHALMIc sURC

oCuLisr AND OfHrHALAIC SURGEON,
POI BrOad'cay, Of Warren street, .Nsi0 York,
CoNFiNES his practice to diseases Of the eye
~ operations upon that organ and is appendages
and TO all imperlections of vision. Testimonials
from the most eminent medical men Of Europe and
America Reference TO patients that have been per.
feciy cured OF amaurosis, cataract, ophthalmie
nebue, or specks on the eye strabismus, or squint
ing, &c. Artificial eyes inserted without any pain
of operation, that cannot be distinguished from the
natural.
suitable 10 particular defects. Persons residing at
distance receive advice and medicines by de-
serbing their under the following heads:
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John MILLER, Confectionery, northwest cor
y ner Of and 9th streets, Washington, respect
fully informs the citizens Of Washington that he
has rented Carusi's saloon, and as they have been
just fitted up in a superb style, is prepared to let
them out TO the heads of departments, foreign min
sters, members Of Congress, and citizens, for balls
and parties
As his table furniture is entirely new, and not sur
passed in quantity and quality by that of any SINH
lar establishment in the United States, he Is fully
prepared to furnish balls parties, and citizens, at
the shortest notice. in the most splendid style, and
upon the most reasonable terms.
Dec 30-3t ~
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NOTICE TO INvENToRS.-Patent AGENCY
lN by Peter Won Schmidt & Co., on F street. Oh.
posite the Patent Office, in the city Of Washington.
D. 9. Inventors may have business transacted with
the Patent Once through this agency, either in per-
son or by letter. In all cases they will find il 10
their advantage to give the subscribers call.
Models ARE made or repaired to order. Draw.
ings and specifications made--al at the shortest mo-
iice. The sricest attention will be observed in all
business and transactions with the Patent Office that
shall be intrusted TO their care
The charges will be very moderate. Persons at a
distance wishing information az 10 the patentabili
~ Of their Inventions, shall be attended to also
Al letters directed to this agency must be post
paid TO insure attention.
PETER Won SCHMIDT,
Patent Agent and Civil Engineer.
JULIUS II. Won SCHMIDf,
Machinist.
NOV lS--eodlm' Draughtsman,
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EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF SUPERIOR
PIANO FURTES
Dec. l0--6m
For sale, in Richmond, Virginio

DERHAPS it may not be generally known
A. throughout the country, that ms large and COM
handing stock Of the rery best piano fortes can al
ways be met with at our establishment in this city,
already finished, as at the largest and most reputable
factories North. ..
Constant additions enable us to present at all
times from eighteen to twenty -four instruments
embracing all the fashionable styles Of finish both
OF mahogany and rosewood. ...a
We will furnish them on as good terms as the
best makers sell similar instruments North. In pd-
diiion, We offer them for sale upon, btal-subieci to
be returned il they do not prove good Should
such an event occur, agree to bear the expenses
OF transportation, both going and returning. Our
great confidence in the instruments which we eher,
and the entire Satisfaction expressed by those who
have bought and tried them, emboden us to make
these terms
Out Of a sale of over four hundred, not one has
proven bad.
A written guarantee Of their excellence and Of
good faith on our part, will accompany the instru
ment whenever required sHa
Having in our employ a skillful tuner and regu-
lator Of the piano forte, reliance n~y be pacedin
the instrument being put in perfect tune and orde,
and packed in durable manner for iransporiingio
any part Of the country.
Prices vary from $50, 275, 300, 325, $50 ondto
600 dollars. rt
We also furnish the piano forte with Coemap'
Uolian attachment,
NASH " WOODf1OOoEif u
Booksellers and dealers in Piano Fortea aud Nh
sic, l37 Main ST., Richmond, Virginia.
Dec. lin ......
TTNloN HOTEL, GEORGETOWN, d. CT
~ The subscriber, having leased this oJ.es,sr I
lishcd house for term Of years, and having i9
completed on entire renovation of the premises
as 10 place il on equal footing with the first cs'
of hotels in the District, is now prepared
receive permanent boarders or transient travel o \
the most accommodating terms. g
The hote lis very large, and was built with RI
erence to comfort and convenience. II is peassft
~ located, in central part Of the town, OF cow
nlsni access TO the business portions of IL and W.T.
IN short walk Of the principal departments
government .....
The house has been newly and handsomely hr Z
nished, and no pains shall be spared render iln
every respect one Of the most desirable stoppw
points in the District, if experience and atlenaOn
can effect IT, .J .
GEO. II. HOFFMAN
Nov l4-3awtf
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GUITARS AND ACCORDIoNS.-W. FiscH-
VI Err has just received from New York an as
sortuent Of Martin g. Coupa's splendid guitars,
which admitted to be far superior to any others
extant. Also Accordions at various prices, from SO
10 500 each, with great variety Of music for either
instrument, at ons-haB the price that the same is
sold for elsewhere. Z t.-..... ... ST., ...
Dec. 30-d2w
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IMPORTANT woRK.--Just received "Ths
Il Suppressed History Of the Administration Of
John Adams, from 1897 to 1901, with a copious
appendix, notes and portrait Of the late President
Adams, by John Henry Sherburne, author Of " Ma.
val Sketches" "Paul Jones'" Etiquette" "Pen
ciings Abroad" "Erratic Poems" &C., &c. full
bound 400 pages for 81 only, by
A. HULL,
stadoner, corner Of ~ street and Penn. av.
Dec 23-4tif
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and intermediate ages ct proportonate rates; and
the premiums payable semiannrally or QUARTERLY
If preferred.
Buys and sells annuiiss--granis endo,omsnis 70,
chidren-,nakes all contracts In Wteh life or the in
ieresi Of money Is inpoiped .s
The policies of insurance may be made payable
to wife, child, or any other person designated by
the assured BY an act Of the State Of Maryland
1910, chapter eis, assurances made by married
women the lives of their husbands are fully pro
tected from all claims Of creditors
The proposals and rates, as well as blank forms
of application may be obtained at the office of the
company, or its agents.
JOHN !, DONALDSON, President.
RIcHARp b. DoRsEY, Secretary.
JAMES Fl, CAUsrEN, Agent for Washington.
June 2--dly ...
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LAW BOOKS, &C., &c.

~ Gorge TEMPLEMAN having removed from
~ his old stand, opposite Fuller's hotel, TO the
third door from the northeast corner of fourand-
a-half street, on Pennsylvania avenue, takes this
method of informing the public that he has full
stock of LAW BOOKS; also all the laws, docu-
ments, journals, and Register Of Debates in Con-
gress and all books subscribed for or published by
order Of Congress or The departments.
Democratic Review, Niles's Register, and other
political registers.
Books on political economy, on banking, funding.
and on finance; on American history, politics. voye-
ges and travels.
Eloquence Of the Uni,ed States, England, and
other countries also handsome stock Of miscel-
laneous books, on various subjects.
The library Of the late President James Monroe Is
for sale, as above.
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MATHEW ST CLAIR CLARKE has opened
lNl his Office in the rooms lately occupied by Cor
coran q Riggs, opposite the Treasury Department;
and will attend 10 all business Intrusted TO him re-
curing agent attorney before Congress or any
OF the departments,
Dec 9--du
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FENHE OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.-Just received
L. for sale at Statoners' Hall, the official Con-
gress Directory, compiled by Mr.. Johnson, Post.
master of the House Of Representatives.
w. FISCHER
he, IN d1yv ....r... u o. r..-..a ~ .... ''sa -
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MADAME DELARUE begs leave to inform
WI the ladies' of Washington and District, that
she will receive tomorrow (the 3lst) a very hand
some assortment Of head. dresses, turbans, dress
caps, assortment Of roses suitable for evening"
and few handsome hats. Also, black and white
demi.veils, and handsome laees.
Madame Delarue, thankful for past favors, still
socits share Of public patronage.
Between 18th and 18th streets. ...
Dec 30
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MEXICAN SCRIP FOR SALE,

A BOUT $500 in Mexican scrip, bearing pc
n cent interest per annuu,, and payable in seven
teen quarterly instruments, seven of which are al
ready due, for sale by the present holder, who is
about to remove to Europe. .... ~ . :.
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.
Oct Tiff .-.....fa-. ..s...
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DBL Es AND PRAYER BOOKS, richly
- bound, Of all kinds and sizes, in colored calf,
Turkey morocco, and few in hncy-coorcd vel
vet.
London Bibles and Tesiaments, beautiful edi-
ions, in great variety, imported direct, by
r. TAYLOR
Also, few in the French language, imported d.
rect from Paris,
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ROOMS TO LET.

II = -"--|
THE two rooms in the 3D. story Of the building
L at the corner of E and 7h street, lover the
drug store,) ure for rent. They are we'll suited
for lodgings and Offices for physician lawyer, or
portrait painter for exhibitions. They are well
lighted, and would answer for Daguerrt otype gal
lery, or for almost any purpose for which rooms
needed. They will be furnished if the tenant
will make it object, and may be had at very
low price. Inquire on the premises of
J. F. CALLAN.
Dec 30-5t 5.. #ss.s-. e. 4.
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LICENCEs.
CENCfsD.
RraIsrrR's 0FFIoE,

RrofsTrR's 0FFIoE,
Washington, Dec "a, ls45.
NOTICE is hereby given, that licences issued
y for butchers stalls, keeping dogs, and huck-
stering, viii expire on the 3lst inst, and must be re-
newed according to law, at this Office, within ten
days thereafter, between the hours Of 10 a. m. and
> p NJ CHI. wLTBERGER,
pec 90--dQw Register.
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Dec 40

DERS0NS suffering with tooth-ache will have it
4 cured in one minute by applying Wheeler's
Teoberry Tooth WASH and still have the tooth pro-
tec,ed from all decay. Soreness of the gums is al
cured by it. Sofness Of the gums is cured; and
bleeding ofthe gums is entirely stopped. The teeth,
gums, and mouth, are always kept pleasant, and in
the best state of health, by its use. -
1t cured tooth.ache and soreness of the gums for
her s'... " ."s. yaa sgEa y
JULIANNE CUTHERAL.
1t cured tooth-ache in his family. 2##
FRAs. PROVOST.
Soreness Of the gums Of several years. duration
was cured by it for her. -.4.
.... MARY SULLIVAN.
IL cured scurf and ulcer Of the gums for him.
..... M. CANISTER.
Sold by Fish & Co., Nos. and 2, Browns Ho-
tel principal office for the United States No. s
Chestnut street, Philadelphia) aaa .'Fr3aa1 t.#
Dec 24--ly .... s. ~ .-alE ..af1a#aas ...
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CILK VELVETS We have received an addi-
- tionto our stock Of velvets, Of 10 pieces super
and medium black silk veIvets. Ladies' are invited
to call. D. CLAGETT e. co.
Dec 19-9tif
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

| THE sessions Of this institution annually com.
l. mence on the lst day ofoclober, and terminate
ON The 18th ofJune following;
| i've professors are;
I. Ancient LANGUAGES, Professor Harrison.
y MoDEkh LANGUAGES, 60 Schee.
8. MATHEMArIca, ~ Courtenav
4, NATURAL PBiLosorHY, " w. b. Rogers
3. Ciym EscREEEMe-the subjects Of which
are divided between the professors Of Mathematics
and Natural Philosophy.
8. Chemistry Professor r. r. Ravs,.
y MEDICINE, Howard
8. ANATOMY n SuRGERY, q" CabelI.
g. Moral PmLOsopnr, McGufey
10. Law, J. n Minor
In both schools of Languages are also taught Az.
cient and Modern History, and the literature Of the
| respective languages
In the school Of Mathematics is included mixed
mathematics y
In that of Natural Philosophy, minsralogy apa
In that Of Moral Philosophy beIles-le,,res, logic
| and political economy "
In that of Law, besides municipal law in all ia
branches the law Of nature and nations the science
OF government, and constitutional law
To he admitted into this Institution the applicant
must be sixteen years of age; but the faculty NAV
dispense with this requisOn in favor Of one WHOSE
brother is a student
Every student is free 10 attend the school of his
ehoicei out " he be under tweniy-one years Of oge
he shall attend at least three, unless authorized by
his parent guardian IN writing or by the Faculty.
for good cause, 10 attend a less number.
All students under twenty-one years Of age are
required TO board within the precincts, and 10 de
posle their funds with the Patron.
The enaements formerly requiring students 10
wear prescribed uniform, and to pay per cent
commission on their deposites, have been repealed
Religious services are regularly performed at The
University by chaplain, who IL appointed In turn
rom The four principal denominations Of the State,
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TINE OFFICIAL CONGRESS DIRECTORY,
Il corrected up to-day, will be for sale this morn
ing by F. TAYLOR.
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L ETFERS TO Young Ladies, by Mrs. Sigour-
IL ney, l4th edition. Letters 10 Mothers, by
Mrs. SigOuTney, 9th edition. . ...
Dee. 81 +. TAYLOR.