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T'RESH GROCERIES, The subscriber is now
l. receiving by packets Statesman and Alexan-
dria, from New York, his Fall and Wintersu pply
of Family Groceries, making his assortment com
plete. ,tf tt H4 #.,r.... t..slar
1t is deemed unnecessary to enumerate general
ly, but he will name the following articles, viz:
ST Crox, Porto Rico, New Orleans, Muscovada
Sugar in hhds. and bbls.
Loaf Lump, Crushed, Powdered, Brown, and
White Havana Sugars s..
Sugar-house, st. Croix, and N. l, Syrup
New Orleans, Porto Rico. Sugar-house st.
Croix, and Trinidad Molasses.
g ifi ,s9 TEAS. l5 'e . Glela
Gunpowder, Imperial, Young Hyson, Skin, and
Black fresh and of the best quality.
5l0 HfCOFFEE.9h f
Mocha, Java, Maracaibo, Laguyra, (green and
White,) Rio, st. Catharines, and Angostuia
Spices Of every description, ground and I'M
ground t
Catsups in great variety
Sardines and Curry Powder ar
Fresh Salmon, Lobster, and CLANS calIy
sealed s#sshl la E4
Anchovies, Capers, and Olives 4tF}i
Bakers Kitchens, and others make, Cocoa and
Chocolate .. ~ r,,.4f.5
Salad oil of very superior qualify Il 5s.
French and other Mustards ,.....a
Fish, Mackerel, Gin bbs and kits (Shad, Salm on
CT cANDLEsMssperm, ND DIs Adamantine, sterine, and
Mould t
NUTS-Almonds, Pecan, English and Brazil
FRUfTS-Raisins, CurTants Prunes, Figs, An
pies, Cranberries, sc.
CHEESE Sapsago and dairy Cheese
BUTTER-New York and Glades Butter
i' ..iasa FLOUR. ;#34.a
60 bbls. New York. of choice brands
80 bbls. Virginia, Family, Extra, and Superfine
100 packages Buckwheat Flour, New York;
Oat and Cornmeal FH i3tF#>
a.ar BACON AND DRIED BEEF. G&
200 choice Family Hams
1000 lbs. Middlings
1000 lbs. Shoulders
1000 lbs. fresh Dried Beef
1000 CALLS Winter Sperm Oil, bleached and un-
bleached . MH. t.g 4 g.
st. s CIGARS.
10000 Cigars, comprising Regalia, La Norma
Pantilla, Cheroots, Lord Byron, Principe, and
other brands
Tobacco, in great variety, plug and fne-cut
chewing
SOAP
Is boxes fancy Toilet Soap
25 boxes Family Soap
Buckets, Pals, Baskets, Brooms Brushes, Mats,
sc. 0liE,3T
Thankful for liberal share of patronage from
the citizens of Washington hitherto he respectful
ly solicits continuance OF the same.
s. HOLMES,
nearly opposite the Patriotic Bank, 7th street
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IFrom the National Intelligence,

From the National Iateligencer.
FLArTERIEe CONTINGENCIES great was the
admiration which the specimens ofPhotogaphy from
the Plumbe National Daguerrean Gallery command
ed at the late Fair that number Of gentlemen, des
,us oftestfying their high appreciation of the per-
fection to which Professor Piumbe has brought this
beautiful art, have presented him with ha ndsome
Gold Medal, accompanied by highly compl imenta-
y letter. expressive their admiration Of hrs genius
as an artist, and his worth as man.
june 15-2taw1y.
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THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE IN
SURANCE COMPANY;

Office No. IL, Wall street, New, York.
TTHIS Company continue to insure LIVES ON
l I.Y 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-fourhs 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 WI loan on their scrip two-thrds 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.
married woman 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 cqui-
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 esse, worth double the
amount loaned. .H. lu.#..rUa. s.t8a
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WASHINGTON AGENCY

Ktna Fire Insurance Company, of Hart
ford, Connecticut.
A PPLICATION for insurance, or the renewal
IN of policies, and all business connected with
the Office, may be made to the subscriber agent of
the Company for the District of Columbia, and Vi
cinity, with full power to receive and issue policies
on terms as favorable as any other office.
t. .9. M d. A. HALL, Agent
Hnshinglon lM ADriL 1916 .l.-.l- HI
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Washington, lst Aprib 1876. as. sia.

This Company incorporated in 1919, with a
perpetual charter, and capital Of S250,00O, with
liberty to increase to S500000, and insure against
loss or damage by fire, on Dwelling Houses, Stores,
Manufacturing Establishments, Household Fnrni
ture and Merchandise in general, on the most fa-
vorable terms. Ea tWt.
The ample means and successful business Of the
Company, has enabled it to pass through many ex-
tensive confagratons, and to meet its losses with
the most satisfactory promptness; and any losses
which it may sustain risks taken at this Age ncy,
will be literally adjusted by the agent, according to
the usage of the hest Fire Companies, and paid
with promptness in current funds
In differences should arise touching apy loss
or damage, the Company is pledged, by resolution
of the Board Of Directors, TO submit the same to
arbrators, indlferently chosen or, at the opor Of
the assured, the jurisdiction Of the proper Court cf
this city will he acknowledged s'2. 4.
BOARD or DIRECTORS.
Thomas X. Brace, Samuel Tudor,
Griffin Sieadman, Joseph Morgan,
James Thomas, Ward Woodbridge,
Joseph Church .Silas B. Hamilton,
Frederich Tyler, Robert Buell.
Samuel Il. Broughton, Miles Il. 1uttle,
T.. White John l.. Boswell,
Ebeezr Flo,Uy, Joesph PrDit, &,
Thomas II. Brace, President.
S. L. LooniiS, Secretary. may -taW2m.
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A NTHRACITE COAL. A superior lot of
II Butler and other Coal, cheap for cash only,
NAV 10 bod Of the subscriber. Orders received at
the Office, opposite S. s. Colemans, or at the yard
neae the Long Bridge.
fob 6--tf JOHN PETTIBONE.
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LEAD AT MANUFACTUR X
Wv Frs, PRICES. 80 ----

The subscriber has just received
400 kegs White Lead
4 bbls. Linseed Oil, Boiled and Raw
8 do Spirits Turpenline
3 do yarpishes lgtFE
500 lbs. Lamp Black, Ground in Oi
so do Chrome Green do do Ia
~ 40 Throne yellow DO do bas
90 do Verdegris do M do ,..a.I
SO do Paris Green do J do lp
300 DO Yellow Ochre do do
400 do SIP. Brown and Venetian Red do do
10 lbs. Whiting e4 s.g
Paint and White. Wash Brushes l.. ..l
Window Glass of all sizes and Putty.
All Of which he will sell very low for Cash.
CHARLES STOTT,
Corner Of 9TH street and Penn. Avenue.
may l5-lm a t.I
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BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
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TRANSPORTATION OFFICE


WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER 13, 1945.
NTOTICE.-lnpursuance Of an order of the Presi-
IN dent and Directors of this Company, notice
is hereby given that no money except such as is
bankable in this city, will hereafter be received in
payment of freights aceruing from the transporta-
tion of produce merchandise on this road.
By order: SAM'L STETTINIUS,
nov 27--u Agent.
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HCHEAP, ,CHEAPER, OHEAPEsT OF ALL.


I(NIfARLES CALVERT, JR., ClBLNET and
" CHAIR .M.4.N'UFaC CTURER, Corner Of Penn
syioasia apeaue oald 18Th street, UasHgt0ll City,
Venitan Blinds made to order. Allyork executed
punctually, aud in the most workmasifke manner.
Funerals attended al the shortest ntticc and on
reasonable terms.
The subscriber thankful for past iiyors he has
received, respectfully asks for continuation oftbe
same be IS always prepared TO executs any work
Old Furniture repaired and vanished also taken
IN exchange for new. nov 0-ly III Z. =.
~ @. BEVERIDGE'S CHEAP I.aILORLNG
". ES1.dB.ISfAME.NT, Pen,,sy yea,lia ap.,,ats, OPP
poste Coleman'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, ss so
Do Do do. Vests do. ! IS
Making Goats without trimmings ".a 6 90
Do Pants do. do, ,.""i ~ IS
Do, Vests do do. .f1 4M ~ naaah'I 25
All work warranted to fit in superior style.
C. @. B. having practical knowledge, and long
experience in the above professions will readily ac-
company Gentlemen to select such Cloths in dry
goods stores as they may desire. .1h
Gentlemen's Garments cleaned in very supe-
rior style. q N o a
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 tG ss . aa
BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT.
lust received, by the schooner Columbia, from
y New York.
II packages prime Butter; ,
G5 boxes do Cheese;
3 do Pine Apple do;
$50 Ia l-2 and whole boxes Raiains;
80 drums fresh Smyrna Figs; 1"a
6 do Turkey Raisins (free from stones0
", 2 cases Bordeau Prlnes; 5t, 3aHe'
Also, on hand: f sas ht9 1.. 4aHe Is"
.iaa 9 casks Currants; .&.a.
s cases Citron;
do preserved Ginger;
Other Preserves and Jellies;
se Cranberries in quarter bbls and by measure;
Catsups, Sardines, Olives, Capers t8
Anchovies, Curry Powder, &c. sc; a
A general assortment Of Pickles; ss
Fresh Salmon, CLANS and Lobsters;
a Hermetically sealed a do; ii ..l... Z.
Fresh Macaroni and Vermacilla; aa...
Do Salad Oils, SC, &c; .., t..l..l. s4.
Which, with his former stock, renders his assort-
ment complete, and TO which attention is invited
l .e..t# S. HOLMES,
9TH street, nearly opposite Patriotic Bank.
Dec lS+tf . .e.u i ..s.t az ..,tEs n #4.| #r
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H1HOS. G.. WILSON has removed his Seed Es-
l. tabshment from + street to Pennsylvania Av-
enue, between 10Th and 18th streets, next door to
Haslip and Weeden's Coach Factory, where he will
keep constantly on hand general assortment of
Fresh Seeds TO suit the season. Gardners re-
quested to call and examine for themselves. Among
other varieties may be found large Flat White Tur-
nip Seeds, Rutabaga, Strap Leaf, and general as
sortment THOS. G. WILSON.
"ne1-6weod.
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Keep Clean.

ME largest assortment of the best BRUSHES
n constantly kept on hand at my Hardware and
Variety Store, Pennsylvania avenue, near 9th street
wholesale and retail. GEO. SAVAGE.
april 22-tf Nat Inteligencer 3t.l
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LIFE OF JOHN B. COUGH
THE celebrated Temperance Lecturer, for Sale
l. at our new Book and Stationery Store, few
doors East Of the Railroad Denoi.
may Fl u, WARD a. SON.
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DLUMBE NATIONAL DAGUERRI-
i AN GALLERY and Photographers
Furnishing Dep0ts:

AWARDED THE
GOLD AND SILVER MEDALS,
-Four First Premiums, and Tico Highest
HonorS,
At the National, the Massachusetts, the New Y ork,
and the Pennsylvania exhibitions. for the most
Splendid Colored DdgueTeotypcs, and Best
apparatus eper Exhibited
Concert Hall, Pennsylvania Avenue,
WAsRMoToE Cry, NEAR BRowNs HOTEL
205 Baltimorestreet Baltimore, adjoining Camp
bells Jewelry store.
25l Broadway, New York
Boston, IS Court, and SO Hanover streets
Petersburg, Va, Mechanics Hall
136 Chestnut street, Philadelphia
Cincinnati, Fourth and Walnut, and l76 Main
street.
Saratoga Springs, Broadway.
Paris, 127 Vieille Rue du Temple
Liverpool, 30 Church street.
Portraits taken in exquisite style, without, regard
to weather.
Instructions given in the art
large assortment Of Apparatus and Stock AL
ways on hand, at the lowest cash prices
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Compound Sirup or VIII ID
w CHERRY, Sarsa parilla, and other

yXJHITE'S Compound Sirup or WILD
wv CHERRY, Sarsa parilla, and other
MEDICINAL PLANTS. Z be prePsrer Of The
above Sirup, having witnessed for many years its
extraordinary effects in obstinate coughs, and, in
truth, in all breast complaints tending to p
tion, has been induced BY many Of those who h. va
experienced its salutay operation, TO offer il % the
public, under the fu conviction that the timely use
Of this comp und will avert the fatal termination of
many N
The preparer adds TO this notice the certificate of
two respectable citizens who ascrbe their restoration
to health to this preparation. s. a.
This is to certify that my daughter received great
benefit from mixture called Compound Sirup OF
Wild Cherry and SarsaparilIa, prepared by Mrs. J.
G. White, on 9th street, between and + streets.
Her cough was entirely cured by using the above
8 .up, and take pleasure in recommending i TO
the public as sure and speedy remedy for coughs,
however violent or long standing.
j. X. HANSON,
H street, First Ward, Washington.
Mrs. j. C. WHITE: Dear Madam,-lt affords me
heartfelt satisfaction to lay before the public the ben
eft received from your Compound Strip Of Wild
Cherry and Sarsaparilla. was taken, two years
ago, with bad cough, ard tred great many things
that were recommended, and nothing did me any
good was advised to try some of your Compound
sirupof Wild Cherry and Sarsaparlla. My cough
was so bad that hardly could go along, and after
taking the first bottle I was so much better that
was able to attend to my business and now am
entirely clear Of my cough. 5eua1
JOHN HAGERTY,
..' Ninth street, near L., Washington
AaENTs.
s Redfern, First Ward, Washington
Lewis Clephane, Penn. avenue between slhssand
10th streets
Refer To t.s
Mrs. Lucinda O'Farrel Dove, F street. between
lth and 18th streets. - blsss
Edward Francis, King street, Alexandria, d. c.
Price 81 per bottle, or $40 per dozen For sale
by J.C. WHITE, Ninth street,
feb l4-2awly Between d and f streets.
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NEW CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTORY
lN Corrected up to date by the Postmaster o
the House Of Representatives For sale by
june s-tf +. TAYLOR.
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LAWS OF THE UNITED ST.ATES-STERE-
OTYPED EDITION. H
Published by authority Of Congress.
VOL. 10 SEPARATELY.
FTHE 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 gen
Henlen aoho hare the earlier edition IN mine polmnes,
volume ten, containing the laws from the year 1899
to March l845, will be published separately and
sold al H'e cost Of paper and print An annual sup
pcment 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 he had in neat and uniform style
u. LITTLE & BROWN,
Law Booksellers and Publishers, Boston.
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FOR SALE.

L'OUR small Frame Houses, situated on the cor
j. ner OF 4th and l. streets. Enquire at this
office.
july 6~5teod
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DIRECTORS. MI
Rensselaer, Havens, Robert l.. Patterson,
Guilaume Merle Seth Low, a..."
Lewis G. Grover Charles s. Macknett,
VIM. A. F. Pentz, Thos. b. Segur,
VIM. M. Simpson, Marcus l.. Ward.
Henry McFarlan,
ass ROBERT l.. PATTERSON, President.
BENZ. G. MILLER, Secretary.
JOSEPH l., LORD, Agent.
JAMES STEWART, M. d.. No. 2, Bond ST.,
Medical examiner
Washington, ID. G.
JOSEPH 9. LEWIS, Agent, 9TH street, nearly
opposite the Patriotic Bank.
HARVEY LINDSLY, NJ. D., corner of Al and
G streets, Medical examiner. feb eff
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nearly opposite the Patriotic Bank, 7th street.
dec l3-tf
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"A Card.

NNHE subscriber takes this method to inform his
- customers, and the public generally, that he
has, for the present, removed his Boot and Shoe
establishment on the opposite side Of the street,
next door to Mr.. Kinchey's confectionery, and OPP
posite to Mr.. Dyer's Auction Store, South side Of
Pennsylvania Avenue, between 10th and llth
Streets where he can be found at all times, ready
to execute any orders he may be favored with, at
the shortest notice, and in the best and most fash
ionable style. He would also wish his customers
and the public generally, to take notice that his
tire stock will be sold from and after this date at
Cost, and no mistake. TO those wishing to pur-
chase, he would say call and see his stock, consist
ing Of almost every article size, quality and price,
in his line of business worn by gentlemen, ladies',
boys, misses, youths and children.
THOMAS B. GRIFFIN.
N. B. The subscriber has on hand between 200
and 800 pairs black and white satin, and black and
white Kid slippers of the finest quality, at 81 IS
per pair. L. B. G.
march 25-tf
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ERESH GROCERIES.-Th subscriber is now
II receiving by packets Statesman and Alexan-
dria, from New York, his Fall and Winter supply
of Family Groceries, making his assortment COM
pete.
! It is deemed unnecessary to enumerate general
ly, buthe will name the following articles, viz:
ST. Crox Porto Rico, New Orleans, Muscovado
Sugar, in hhds. and bbls.
Loaf, Lump, Crushed, Powdered, Brown, and
White Havana Sugars
Sugar house, st. Croix, and N. l. Syrup
New Orleans Porto Rico, Sugar-house, St.
Croix, and Trinidad Molasses.
TEAS.
Gunpowder, Imperial, Young Hyson, Skin, and
Black fresh and of the best quality
COFFEE.
Mocha, Java, Maracaibo, Laguyra, (green and
white,) Rio, st. Catharine's, and Angostura
Spices of every description, ground and un-
ground
Catsups in great variety
Sardines and Curry Powder
Fresh Salmon, Lobster, and Clans, Theoretically
sealed
Anchovies Capers, and Olives
Bakers Kitchens, and others make, Cocoa and
Chocolate
Salad oil of very superior qualify
French and other Mustards
Fish, Mackerel, Tin bbls and kits, (Shad, Salmon
Cod, and Herring
Mould
NUTS-Almonds, Pecan, English and Brazil
FRUITS-Raisins, Currants, Prunes Figs APP
pies, Cranberries, sc.
CHEESE Sapsago and dairy Cheese
BUTTER-New York and Glades Butter
FLOUR
so bbls New York, of choice brands
so bbls. Virginia, Family, Extra and Superfne
100 packages Buckwheat Flour, New York;
Oat and Cornmeal
BACON AND DRIED BEEF.
200 choice Family Hams
1000 lbs. Middlings
1000 lbs. Shoulders
1000 lbs. fresh Dried Beef
OIL.
1000 gals. Winter Sperm Oil, bleached and un.
bleached
CIGARS.
10000 Cigars, comprising Regalia, La Norma,
Pantia, Cheroots, Lord Byron, Principe, and
other brands
Tobacco, in greatOvarety, plug and fne-cut
chewing
Is boxes fancy Toilet Soap
25 boxes Family Soap
Buckets, Pals, Baskets, Brooms, Brushes, Mats,
sc.
Thankful for liberal share of patronage from
the citizens of Washington hitherto he respectful
ly solicits continuance OF the same.
S. HOLMES,
nearly opposite the Patriotic Bank, 7th street
dec l3-tf
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sWhat ails your hand, Jonathan 20

"What ails your hand, Jonathan 20
"Why, t'other day | went into the mill
to see EN- saw clapboards, and saw thing
whirling around SO swift, and it looked SO
smooth and slick, that thought I'd just
touch my finger to it, and don't you think
it took the .eend Of finger right off:-they
hollered out, you mustn't touch that-it's
the circular saw that saws all the clap
boards But they spoke half a second too
late-the eend Of my finger was gone-and
! hain't seen it since"
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A PoETICAL DUN.-Just hear the editor
of the Martinsburg, Va, Gazette, on DUN.
Hei up to it and no mistake:
Stop, oh Reader, stop,
When into town you 60,
Of the Printer think
And pay him what you owe!
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PINE OIL LAMPS,

A CARD.-The undersigned begs leave to ten
n 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
as possible, the needf, being at all times accepta-
BILE, and at this time peculiarly Indispensable.
A. GREEN,
jan 20 Auction and Commission Merchant
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Feed Store.

YNHE subscriber hereby respectfully informs the
u citizens Of Washington that he has opened
Feed Store, on the Northeast corner of G street
North and 18th street West, between Pennsylvania
avenue and the bridge 18th street. His carts at
tend the markets with meal, outlay, and all the
other articles in his line Of business, and will de-
liver articles purchased either from the market or
at the Store. He solicts share of their patronage
april ll-eodsm. L. H. BERGMAN.
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THE FIRST OF MAY!

NE have THIS DAY opened an additional
w supply of new and beautiful Goods for the
Spring, consisting, in part as viz
Balzarines, Lawns, Graduated and rich striped
Bereges, Ombre shaded and Silk striped
Lawns, graduated and Lace Powered, some at
25 cents, very beautiful
Ginghams of every style and price
White Cambria and Muslins, corded, barred
and striped
Shawls, Scarfs and Ties, beautiful and rich in
style and quality.
ALSO: Fine French Cloths, Of every quality
and price
French Cassimeres, striped and plain, rich and
elegant style
| Light and Black Silk and Satin Vestngs
| Tweeds and Gambroons, for Gentlemen ant
| Boys, some at very low prices
Bleached and Brown Sheeting
| Do do Shirtings
Domestic Ginghams, Penitentary Plaids
Apron and Shirting Checks
Bleached and Brown Twilled Cottons
Together with their stock in Store, makes their
stock very complete which will be sold very low for
cash. X. l.. SMALLWOOD e. CO.,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th Streets
NAV 2-tf
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A Coop ToAsT. -"Woman The morn
ing star of infancy; the day star of man
hood; the evening star of age. Bless such
stars! May we bask in their influence un-
til we are sky-high"
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The members of society having be-
come somewhat remiss in their attendance,
it was proposed to pay their debts, and dis
solve the concern.
s,"Pay our debts, indeed 7" said wag,
"let us adjourn now, while we can do SO
with credit y