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DOriC l. a m p.


facturess, a 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 In the fol-
lowing advantages there is brass or other metal
that corroles which comes in contact with the fluid
the external and internal draughts pass through
the body Of the lamp, producing q more perfect
combustion, and keeps the lamp perfectly cool. 1t
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, Chimnes and Lamp Glasses of all
kinds, Lamp Wick, Pure Sperm Oil, M. b. Dyotts
d Gould Glass Fount Pine Oil Lamp: all OF
which are offered at wholesale and retail, at the
lo'oest prices for cash.
". 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
hutton and cone must be next taken off, and the
cone may be used for stand to set the lamp on
while trimmng--aftcr which the wck-holder is
taken out and the wick raised above the tube sui-
cient to cut off the black or crusted edge, which
should be 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--ill the Lamp, replace the cone and button,
and it is ready for use
nifTo avoid accidents, the Lamp should never
be filled while burning. feb 5-H
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WYE HAVE ON HAND splendid assor

WE HAVE ON HAND splendid assort-
w ment of Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings,
which we will have made up to order, in the best
STYLE cheaper than they can be had in any other
establishment in the District Fits guaranteed, and
goods warranted to be first rate.
Fine Dress Goats for Sl6 o0
cloth Quilted through with silk. for 20 90
Fine black Cashmere Pants for 90
Best quality do do for %
Black Satin Vests, for 30
Best quality, for oo
Cloaks and Overcoats, from Sl6 to % 90
feb TT HALL & BROTHER.
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WINTER MILLIN ERY.
SELLING OFF,

MRS. s. PARKER having left over few Rich
wi Silk, Satin, and Velvet Hats, will sell them
off without regard to the cost These hats are OF
the latest Parisan winter Styles and in perfect con
dton.
Also, few very rich embroidered evening dresses,
Ribbon. Flowers, &c., &c., all of which we will sell
off in order to prepare for our Spring opening.
6. PARKER'S
Fancy and Perfumery Store, Pa. avenue.
feb l3-2w
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"HE THAT WOULD HAVE A FRIEND
yMUST'BE FRLENDLY"

HNHE PRINTERS all say that the way to OBJ
tain good run of customers is to advertise
your goods and merchandise in the newspapers
Therefore, l.. S. BECK & SON would most re-
spectfully call the attention of their friends and
the public generally to their stock of new and Sc
cond-hand House furnishing Goods, Pennsylvania
avenue, south side, between 9th and 10th streets,
as we intend to sell as cheap as the cheapest fnot
cheaper a&
We would just say to all, Come and see" We
have on hand, and intend keeping, COOL supply
of new and secondhand house-furnishing goods,
too numerous to mention.
L. S. BECK s. SON.
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BOARDING.

MFRS. r. A. BECK can accommodate five or
lV six Young gentlemen with board. The loca-
side is pleasant and in the centre of busness-south
ton Of Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th
streets, over the House Furnishing Store of L. s.
Beck and Son.
feb l0.-tf
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ESPECIALLY FOR THE LADIES.

FINE FURS, MUFFS, BOAS, &c.
at TODDS FASHIONABLE ESTABLISH
.MENT, CONCERT HALL BUILDINGS,
6 DOORS VEST BROWNS HOTEL,
W.aSHLNGTON
TTHE unceasing inquiry for these truly comforta
i BILE, very becoming, and highly fashionable
appendages to Ladies' Fall and Winter dress,
has induced the undersigned to make more extern
sive preparation than. any previous year for sup
plying the demand. He has opened the season
with 700 MUFFS Of the most rare and choice
description and desiring rapid sales and quick re-
turns, he his fair customers, that they may
not only please themselves in style and quality but
also in price, by favoring him with call. He
will name the following of his varied assortment as
worthy of their notice:
Rich black Lustred Lynx, very long rich fur
Natural Grey Lynx Russian Fitchet
Isabella Bear Kamtschatka Bear
Black Bear Siberian Squirrel
Cross Fox Grey Fox
Chnchilli Black Genet
Stone Martin Canada Martin.
With great variety of lower priced furs, suita
BILE for misses and children.
w. B. TODD,
Sign Of the Golden Hat.
Nov 11-3m
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AUCTION SALES.
BY B.. HoMANs, Auctioneer.

VITEEKLY SALES OF HOUSEHOLD FUR
wv NITURE.--On Wednesday of each week,
At the auction rooms, corner of and 10th streets,
will be held regular sales Of new and second
hand HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FqRNI-
TURE,
Sale to commence at 10 O'Clock, A. M, and will
be held indoors when the weather is unfavorable.
Articles will be received forsale until Tuesday eve
ming. b. HOMANS,s
dec 20-tf Auctioneer.
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A NTHRACITE COAL. A superior lot OF
n Butler and other Coal, cheap for cash only,
may be had of the subscriber Orders received at
the Office opposite s. s. Coemans, or at the yard,
near the Long Bridge.
feb 6-n JOHN PETI1BONE.
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BANK NOTE ENGRAVING.
DRAPER & CO., Bank Note Engra-
)vers and Printers, Walnut street, opposite
the Exchange, Philadelphia.
N.B-JoHS DRApRR, senior partner and for
merly of the firm Of Murray, Draper, Fairman Sc
Go. feb. S--tf
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DERSONS suffering from TOOtha che,
j will have it cured by applying Wheeer's Tea
berry Toothwash, in one minute, and still the tooth
will be protected by it from all decay it will also
of the gums; it cures softness of the
gums, and efectually stops bleeding of the gums |;
and by using it for preserving the teeth, gums, and
mouth, they will always be kept pleasant aod in the
best state OF health.
Having used Wheelers Teaberry Toothwash
(and powder,) have found them to possess cleans
ing and purifying properties, and while they whten
and beautfy the teeth they have beneficial effect
upon the gums, by inparting to them free and
heathful action. F. A. RAYBOLD.
have used Wheelers Teaberry Toothwash and
its effects upon my teeth and gums have given me
high opinion of its merits. / cheerfully recon-
mend it to general use.
H. R. KNEASs.
My daughter has used Wheeler's Teaberry
Toothwash (and powder) and has found its effects
to be cleansing and publication Of the gums, and
a sweetening of the mouth. | have no hesitation in
recommending it as the most beneficial preparation
for the teeth have ever seen.
c. J. JACK.
Having made use of your much celebrated Tea
berry Toothwash, feel convinced that il is the best
article have ever known, and hereby warmly
commend its use to the public in general as pleas
ant and eicacious article for preserving the teeth
and gums. Sold by
o. FISH s. co.
feb 7-tf Browns Hotel.
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ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON
BOAT.

4 ecs~u The steamboat ]. JOHNSON, having
Esrf4 49, resumed her route, the hours OF de-.
parture, until further notice, will be as follows;
Leave Alexandra at 81, I0t, d, and 80 o'clock.
Leave Washington at 81, III; %, and a do
JOB CORSON,
feb 7-tf Captain.
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TUST RECEIVED A FRESH SUPPLY Of
- New Orleans Sugar
Sperm and Solar oil
Sperm Candles, &c. For sale cheap by
MOORHEAD & BROWNE,
9TH street, next door to Patriotic Bank.
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A GENCY AT WASHINGTON.-The sub.
n scrber, having been employed for several
years in the public departments at Washington,
and being familiar with the mode of transacting
business for more than twenty-five years, respect.
fully offers his services Tor the adjustment and col
lection Of claims against the Government
Prompt attention will be bestowed upon any bp-
siness entrusted to his care.
Charges reasonable, according TO the aboHa
Cured.
All communications must be post paid
". B. The duties Of the Agency will not inter
fere in the least with these Of an Auctioneer and
Commission Merchant.
dec. I3-In BE.NJA.MIN" HOM4pS.
ATOTICE.--The partnership heretofore existing
between William Fenner and Richard Van
SAINT, under the firm of Flenner & Co., is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. All persons having
demands against the firm will please present them
for settlement And, to those indebted we hope
they will make immediate payment to r. Vansant,
who is authorized to settle up the business.
VIM. FLENNER,
RICHARD VANSANT.
February 9th, 1876.
N. B. The Merchant Tailoring business will
be continued at the old stand on Pennsylvania av-
enue, between Fuller's and Gaabrun's Hotels, by
the subscriber. select assortment of Cloths, Cas-
smeres and Vestings kept constantly on hand, and
made up to order at reduced prices for cash, or to
punctual customers.
Also, suspendcrs, gloves stocks, cravats, shirts,
scarfs &c. &c, sold cheap for cash.
feb l3-f RICHARD VANSANT,
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we'd Cheap Sofa
BedSteadS.

which means The sleeping qualities of the machine
has been much improved Several are placed at
Mr.. Dyer's for sale. They will be found useful
for families that are pressed for room; likewise
for stores as they can be shut up under counter
entirely out of sight, and free of dirt
UMBRELLAS Repaired as usual. Orders
left at David Mller's, Silver Platter, between 18th
and 18th streets, Pennsylvania avenue, or at the
subscribers shop west of the War Office.
jan l9-t DANIEL PIERCE
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LOOK OUT FOR
S.NOW w STORMS 6 SLOPPY STREETS!
My entire stock of GUM ELASTIC OYER
SHOES is offered for sale at a small advance upon
cost. Gentlemen's and Ladies'
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Hardware! Hardware!. Hardware!!

E. WHEELER, Penn. Avenue, near 7th street.
HAS just opened an entire new and well select
ed assortment of Hardware, Cutlery and
Fancy Goods, which he offers for sale at whole
sale or retail, on accommodating terms as they
can be had in the district.
His stock consists in part of the following arti-
cles Rogers & Sons and others Table Cutlery
in complete sets, Ivory, Buffalo, Buck, Bone and
Cocoa Dining, and Desert Knives and Forks, Ger
man Silver, and Britannia, Tea and Table Spoons,
Penknives, Razors, Scissors, Nut Picks, and
Crackers, Cooks, Butchers Shoe and Carving
Knives, Shutters and Trays, Plated, Steel and
Brass Audirons, Shovels and Tongs, Shovel and
Tong Stands, and Tenders, Tea Trays ard Wal
ters, in sets and separately, Bellmetal and Porce-
Ian Preserving Kettles, Iron, Tin, Tea Kettles and
Sauce Pans, Long and Short Handle Frying Pans,
and Stove Pans, Ovens and Lids, Pots, Skillets,
Griddles and extra Lids Iron Furnaces, Potatoe
Steamers Mortars and Pestles, Warfe Irons, Sad
Irons, Slsimmers, Ladies and Forks, Coffee Mills,
Sifters, Bread Toasters, &c., Shovels, Spades,
Forks, Hay and Straw Knives, Axes, Hatchets,
Hammers, Saws and Planes, Gut wrought and
Horse Shoe Nails, Cut Tacks pat Brads and Spara-
bles, Rim, Cottage, Mortise and Stock Locks,
Closet, Cupboard, Till, Chest, Trunk and Pad
Locks, Mortise' Stop, Knob and Thumb Latches,
and Belts, Table, Butt, Parliament, H. l.. & Strap
Hinges, Palmer's pat. Blind Hinges, to fastey
back and to Farnhams pat. Window Blind fas-
teners, Common and Axle Sash Pulleys and sash
Cord, New England Co. Wood Screws all sizes,
Sofa Springs, Bed Screws, Castors and Furniture
Knobs, Curtain Bands and Pins, Iron and Brass
Hal and Coat Hooks, Single and Double Barrel
Guns and Apparatus, Brushes, Combs, Buttons,
Needles and Pins, Shoe Thread, Cotton, Worsted,
Diaper, Boot and Straining Web, Curry Combs,
Horse Cards, Wool Cards, OK Trace Halters,
Bockband and Dog Chains, Brass, Copper and Iron
Wire, Round, Flat and Square Iron, Hoop and
Band Iron, Nail Rods, Burdens pat. Horse Shoes,
~,
English Blister, Cast and Sheer Steel, &c., sc
All Of which, he will sell as low as can be had
at amy regular Hardware House in the city,
Washington, Nov. 4, l845.
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VALUABLE MEDICINES Connells Pain
Extractor, Great Western Panacea Life Pills,
Temperance Btters, Balm Of Columbia, Sarsapa-
riIla, Expectorant Syrup, Balm of China, Hewes'
Liniment Acoustic Oil, Mothers Relief, and other
valuable Medicines, prepared at the extensive es-
tablishment of Comstock 81 Co., Cortland street.
New York.
For sale at Il. L. BROWNS
Agency Office and Commission store.
T street. near Treasury Department
feb 7-2aw6wiD
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TOOTH ACHE CURED.
DIR. Van Patten,

A regularly qualified Physician, as well as an
experienced DENTIST, cures tooth-ache, in all
cases where it is proper and desirable to save the
aching tooth, for which the charge is but Fifty
Cents #.As
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OLIVER wHITTLESEY,

nEALER in Paints, Oils Glass, &C., G. street,
IL Todd's Buildings, Washington, ID. c., has just
received from the original inventors and sole manu-
factures, large supply of the genuine
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The undersigned, having been appointed agents
for the above Company, are ready to receive apph-
cation for insurance against fire. also marine
risks, upon the most favorable terms
feb s-tf MIDDLETON Sc BEALL.
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Pulling or extracting Teeth.

Dr. Van Patten extracts teeth with as much
skill and as little pain any other dentist in this
country, and charges but SO cents per tooth. He
also challenges any Dentist in Washington or all
combined, to compete with him in plugging teeth,
or inserting new ones. Strangers will do well to
inquire of citizens, and particularly of citizen ply
sicians, before allowing themselves to be humbug-
ged by travelling pretenders, who would never have
left large cities (from which they usually pretend
to hail) unless they were sadly deficient in skill
DR.. Van Patterns Office and residence, next door
to Todds Hat store, near Browns Hotel.--an 8--tf
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BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT.
Just received, by the schooner Columbia, from
,J New York
II packages prime Butter;
65 boxes do Cheese;
do Pine Apple do;
$50 Ia ID and whole boxes Raisins;
80 drums fresh Smyrna Figs;
do Turkey Rasins (free from stones)
2 cases Bordeau Prunes;
Also, on hand
2 casks Currants
5 cases Citron;
/ do preserved Ginger;
Other Preserves and Jeiiies;
Cranberries in quarter bbls and by measure;
Catsups, Sardines, Olives, Capers;
Anchoyies Curry Powder, &c. SC;
general assortment of Pickles;
Fresh Salmon, CLANS and Lobsters;
Hermetically sealed do
Fresh Macaroni and Vermaclla;
Do Salad Oils, &c, SC;
Which, with his former stock, renders his assort-
ment complete, and to which attention is invited.
s. HOLMES,
9TH street, nearly opposite Patriotic Bank.
Dec lS-tf
. FRAME HOUSES FOR RENT on c street,
- south, near Four-and-a-half street, inquire OF
dec o0-tf ISAAC STODDARn
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BENJAMIN HOMANS,
tiOneer and Commission Merchant,

AuctiOneer and Commission Merchant,
JTAS taken that large and commodious build
ing, known as the Medical College, corner
Of and 10th streets, where he is prepared to re-
ccive merchandise OF every description, for. pub
lie or private sale. The rooms are well calcu-
lated for the display Of goods, capable of accom-
modating a large company, and the building only
one square north of Pennsylvania avenue.
Sales Of Real Estate, Furniture, and Personal
Property, attended to at any place within the city.
Dec I3-tf
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MATTHEW ST. CLAIR CLARKE has
lyl opened his office in the rooms lately occu-
pied by Corcoran & Riggs, opposite the Treasury
Department, and will attend to all business EN-
trusted to him, requiring an Agent or Attorney,
before Congress, or any of the Departments.
dec. I3-tf
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HOUSES FOR SALE-The subscriber has
/ i placed in his hands, for sale, two FRAME
HOUSES. The one is on Eleventh street, near
Maryland avenue the other on Massachusetts
avenue, between Fourth and Fifth streets. These
houses will he sold great bargain for the money
Jan. 6--tf ULYSSES WARD
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. FRAME HOUSES FOR RENT on street,
n south, near Four-and-a-half street, inquire OF
dec 20-u ISAAC STODDARD.
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N G. BEVER1DGE'S CHEAP TAILORING
j, EST.gBLIS HyuE.N'T, PENNSYLVANIA apeYue. op-

n c. BEVER1DGE'S CHEAP T.aILORLNG
", EST.aBLISHJuE.N'T,P Pennsylvania Avenue OPP
pose Cotcmdn'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, SO SO
Do. do. Pants do 9 90
Do. do. Vests do 75
Making Coats without trimmings 6 90
DO. Pants do. do, / 25
10. vests do do. | IS
All work warranted to fit in superior style.
G. G. B. having practical knowledge, and long
experience in the above profession will readily ac-
company Gentlemen to select such Cloths in dry
goods stores as they may desire.
Gentemen's Garments cleaned in very supe-
rior STYLE
N. B.-Gentlemen and children's clothing cut to
order in the most fashionable style and arranged
that there can be no mistake in making them up.
dec 23-tf
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pHILADELpHIA Observation-Disclosures
THE subscribers respectfully inform

THE subscribers respectfully inform
Il their customers and the public that they are
now prepared to repair, in the most perfect man
ner, all kinds of fine watches, pocket and ship
ehronometers, 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.
Jewslled time-pieees for public institutions OBJ
seryatoHes, to run from one TO six months, made 10
order at the shortest notice
They have satisfactory testimonials Of the aeeu-
rate Performance of the CLOCK recently made by
than 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. +. 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 will be guaranteed against spuri-
Gus article now sold in this country, purporting TO
be Of his manufacture.
BAILEY d KITCHEN,
1876 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
Feb 25-2aw3m
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WE HAVE THIS DAY OPENED A

WE HAVE THIS DAY OPENED A
w very handsome assortment Of
Rich satin-striped, embossed, and plain berege
French and Scotch bazarines
Balzarine and lawn robes
case choice colored lawns
White embroidered French lawns, for evening
dresses
French, English, Swiss, and American ginghams
Embroidered Swiss and Tarleton muslins
Swiss robes, embroidered in colors
Rich shaded embossed Swiss muslin
Lace cambrics and musns
Plaid and other low-priced summer silks
Rich plain chameleon and striped silks
Pink, blue, straw, and white gace do. for bon
nets
Berege and net shawls
English and Canton Grape shawls
Berege and fancy scnrfs
Black satn-striped berege polacca and balzarne
Hemstitched and revered linen-cambric handker-
chiefs
Tasso bordered handkerchiefs, very cheap
Hair and grass skirts
Corded do a50
White watered moreen for skirts.
Also on hand, complete stock Of
Parasols, parasolets, and sun shades
Bonnets, ribands, hosiery, and gloves.
Together with heavy stock Of boys and ser
wants wear
We respectfully invite all who are in want Of any
of the above-named articles to give call before
purchasing elsewhere.
GEO w. ADAMS,
No. Is Pennsylvania avenue.
ADril 29-3tawtf
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[JowELL's Patent Tanning mseh,n.

IL The great saving Of time and labor effected H'
this machine renders II one of the most yaluabs q
modern inventions, being Of the utmost mpor,D'"
TO those already engaged in the manufacture Of cam
er, besides offering the greatest inducements 10 OH
ers for starting the business.
BY this machine, which in its operation stne,,,
follows the principles Of the old way, all kind, y
hides and skins may be tanned, not only SO a, -
produce a superior article of leather but with =.
wing Of seyentyhye per cent in time, and 6ftv ~.
cent. in labor, besldes great economy in bark q,
tanning material.
A tannery in which the improved method v,,
adopted, would, by its savings alone, be attends
with large profits, whilst neighboring one wbsr
the old plan was pursued would be losing money
The invention, which has been awarded a "a
medal by the American Institute, as being the mos,
valuable Improvement ever introduced into M,
branch Of manufactures, has given the highest sat,
faction in the different States in which il is in IA,
In the opinion Of practical men who have adopted
the improvement, al the cost Of about five hundred
dollars an establishment can be started which will
tan two thousand sides Of sole leather four thou
sand calf skins per annup, at fifty per cent less than
the usual expense Of manufacture. Where greater
amount Of business is required TO be done, add.
tiona outlay, Of course, will be necessary. By hi,
machine sole leather can be thoroughly tanned IN
twenty TO thirty days, upper leather in two weeks,
and calfskins in from three 10 seven days. Tn,
subscribers offer for sale single and county rights
for the above, and will afford the most liberal fsei+
ties to those purchasing State rights for the purpos.
of reselling TO counties or individuals A neat mod
Ell of the machine, showing its action and eonstruc
ton, WILL il required, be furnished gratis to all pur
chasers
For further particulars, address (post paid) Blu.
chanan & Co, at the Office Of the Albion newspaper
New York.
One Of these machines will be exhibited 10 Opera
ton at the great national fair at Washington city
Persons at distance who may be unable to s,
present at the fair, would do well to procure som,
friend at Washington, to attend and examine fo
them the great advantages Of this improvement.
May 6-2w