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CONGRESS BOOKS, LAW BOOKS,
MEDICAL BOOKS, AMERICAN HISTORY,
1N &c. The subscriber has for sale, at his Store,
near corner of Al street and Pennsy vania avenue.
Washington, large stock of
LAW BOOKS.
Among them are all the elementary works; also,
The English and American Common Law and
Chancery Reports. All the New York and Mary
land Reports: some of the Virginia Reports. The
Law Library, 80 vols, together with handsome
selection of such other Law Books as are suitable
for the Washington market.
CONGRESS BOOKS.
All the Laws, Documents, Journals, Registers Of
Debates, and all books subscribed for or published
by Congress- to be had in quantities at the sub
scribers. The
MEDICAL BOOKS
were selected by the gentlemen of the Faculty in
the District The collection embraces all the stan.
dard and elementary works.
"AMERICAN HISTORY"
Some of the American Books are very old and
rare; and all the late works on American subjects
are to be found in this Chapter
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS"
All the current literature of the day will be found
among these, in all the various fashionable bindings
RELIGIOUS BOOKS.
All the Bibles Prayer, and Hymn Books of al
most all the different denominations, in all kinds of
bindings.
"BLANK BOOKS AND STATIONERY
A handsome assortment Of Blank Books and
all kinds of Stationery, for sale as above.
The Books will be sold as cheap as at any other
Bookstore in the United States.
march 7-tf GEORGE TEMPLEMAN.
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TUDSON'S Subscriptions
j will lie received at WIN Z. FoRcE's bookstore,
corner of Pennsy vana avenue and 10th street, for
copies of the Portrait Of Dr.. Judson. in course
of preparation and soon to be published under the
direction of the Baptist Board of Foreign Missions,
at the following prices Lithograph, on good paper,
25 cents; on fine board, SO cents; steel engraving,
on comtnan plate paper, S India proof Impressions
So. The Portrait is from Painting by Harding.
and is in size nine inches by eleven. feb eff
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GENERAL AGENCY AT WASHING
TON.
opposite the Treasury Department, in the building
fDrmerLU OccunieI b,y CorcorUn & P;rro

ION.
opposite the Treasury Department, in the building
-formerly occupied by Corcoran q Riggs.
M ATTHEW ST. CLAIR CLARKE g.
vi THOMAS QUANTRILL have assocIa-
ted for the purpose of attending to claims and bus.
ness OF all kinds requiring an agency at Washing
ton, before Congress, or the several Departments.
As Is unnecessary to enumerate all, we select the
following Pensions of all kiLds; revolutionary
claims against the States United States including
claims for lands; communication for halEpay and
bounties; claims arising out of contracts with the
United States; investigation of titles, and procuring
patents for lands; return of duties enormously ex-
acted or paid under protest. written or verbal Flo
rida claims generally and all which may arise under
the annexation of Texas.
Communications must be postpaid
Mr.. CLARKE, having resided in this city for ma
ny years. is well known as public officer and pri-
vate citizen to all gentlemen who have been in Con-
gress or other public stations.
CLARKE & QUANTRILL.
feb eff
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AUCTION SALES.

DEACH TRESS, ten or twelve varie-
j ties, of the most approved standard sorts, early
and late, now ready fl setting out.
10000 fine Asparagus Roots, large species.
For sale in lots to suit purchasers, by
b. .HOMANS,
mar 2l-3t Between 10th and | th streets.
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Great Bargains -!

DOOTS AND SHOES! BOOTS AND
ID SHOES !--SAMUEL rHILLIPS, (succes-
sor to Walter Clarke & Son, sign of the Black
Boot, Pennsylvania avenue,) having just returned
from the Northern cities, would respectfully inform
his friends and the public in general that he is
prepared to offer for sale, upon the most pleasing
terms, large and general assortment of Boots and
Shoes consisting. in part, of the following:
FOR THE LADIES.
800 pairs Morocco and Kid French Slippers from
so cts. to 81 25.
Kid Paris Ties, beautiful article.
Morocco and Kid Slippers and Ties
Bronze Morocco and English Kid Slippers
Morocco and Kid Buskin Welts
Lasting do do
Whole and half Bronze and Black Caters
White Satin and White Kid Slippers
: VARIETY.
Misses Morocco and Kid Buskins and Slippers
D. Caters, bronze and other colors
Children's Morocco and Kid Boots and Shoes
Infants Fancy Shoes and Caters
Mems lined and bound Brogans, all prices
Gentlemen's fine sewed and pegged Calf do
Do NulIifiers and Slippers
Do Fine, ,sewed and pegged Calf Boots
In addition to the above stock, manufacturing, in
all its different branches by competent workmen,
and at the shortest notice, and warranted will be
carried on under the management of Elijah Ed
monston, being scientific cutter, and calculated to
please the most fastidious. The latest patterns and
the best materials have just been received from the
North. Being determined not to be undersold, and
to give entire satisfaction, persons wishing to sup
ply themselves in this line are solicited to give me
q call before purchasing elsewhere.
[Union and Inteigencer st. Marlboro Gazette
tfl feb 2l-H
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A MILK STORY.

L Il
The following good anecdote, told us yester-
day, by friend who is cognisant of the facts.
A mlkman Of this city, was accosted on the
morning Of the first day of January, by one
OF his negroes. Bill had charge Of the cows,
and coming up with one hand on his woolly
topknot, and describing Semi circular scrape
with his right leg, the following dialogue en-
sued:
"Massa. new years gift for dis child, if you
swell, Bill, here's dollar for you.''
"TaLky. Massa, dis will do for me, but de
cows, Massa, dey want new years gift too.v
swell, Bill, you may give them a sheaf of
oats each, and mind you, give the cow that
gives the most milk too sheaves."
eyes massa, Ill do dat berry ting. Gosh!
I'll give de best COW two sheaves-dat fair,
any how" 4I
With thai, Bill made his exit, dancing a
double shuttle to the tune of 'Shinbone Aley,'
and evidently highly delighted with the idea of
bes'owlng proper reward, by way Of encou-
ragement, upon the most meritorious of his
milking charge.
Some short time after, our milk-man went
out TO see how Bill and the cows got along
Finding him in the yard, he called out:
"Ho, Bill, did you give the oats to the
cows?"
Yes, Massa, give em to um." i.a
"Very well-but holloe, what are those two
bundles doing on the pump?
"Why, good Lor, Massa, you know berry
well dot him are de ole cow dat glib de most
milk"
cal?o
''To be sure him does, massa, don't we milk
him every morning He no glib de white milk
but him glib de blue milk plenty, so me glib HIM
t,oo bundles. va va! O'e Louisville Dem
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THE COLUMBIAN FOUNTAIN.
Correspondence Of the Columbian Fountain.
ALExAspsIA, March 2s. Is46.

hLEAANDhiA, MdTcn 70, lS4O-
Mr.. EDros gave you. in my letter of
the 18th inst, some account Of discussion
before the Mechanical Debating Society al the
Hydraulion Hall, on the question of repeal.
Last Tuesday evening attended meeting of
the Patrick Henry Association at the same
place, and was, with a large number Of visi,
tors who were in attendance, highly enter
tanned and instructed by the delivery of an
able address on the ".Art prsserUative Of .Arts,"
delivered by the President, GEO. L. WORTH
INGroN. After the address, the question, "Is
Conscience our Innate Principle" was dis
cussed by Richard L. Carne, jr, and Joseph
r. Wheeler in the affirmative, and Daniel A.
Veitch, assisted by John w. Darley, of the
"Mechanicals," in the negative, and decided
by large majority, in the affirmative.
Last evening being the time appointed for
the election Of officers, the following were
chosen for the ensuing quarter; viz, Jesse
Humphrey McVeigh, President; George L.
Wilmington, lst Vice President; Thomas B.
Bryan, Cd do; Alan w. Barker, Correspond
ing Secretary; Daniel Harmon, Recording
do; Joseph r. Wheeler, Treasurer. The
meetings of the Society (Which has been in
operation about three years) are held on Tues
day evenings, and | am happy to state are
now well attended, and carried on with spirit
and animation. The young men Of Alexan-
dria should feel themselves bound to sustain
such institutions by becoming members of
those already in existence, or by organizing
others of similar character, that our commu-
nifty may not be reproached with indifference
to the cause of education and literature. L.
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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 the
aching tooth, for which the charge is but Fifty
Cents.
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
scians before allowing themselves to be humbug-
ged by travelling pretenders, who would never have
left large cities (from which they usually pretend
to haiD unless they were sadly deficient in skill
DR.. Van Patterns Office and residence, next door
to Todd's Hat store, near Browns Hotel-jan S--tf
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LOVE AND TAS.--The story OF beautiful
and accomplished heiress Of New York falling
in love with Cadwallader, the handsome eques-
trian, while performing in the ring at the Park,
is now said TO be positively true. Mr. c., we
learn, has quit the "saw-dust," and is soon 10
become the "happy man." This freak of the
"Love- God" has caused an immense sensation
in Gotham. 8f
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VALUABLE MEDICINES Connell's Pain
Extract n. Great Western Panacea, Life Pills,
Temperance Bitters. Balm Of Columbia, Sarsapa-
riila Expectorant Syrup, Balm of China, HIVES
Liniment Acoustic Oil, Mothers Relief, and other
valuable Medicines, prpared at the extensive es-
tablishment of Comstock & Co., Cortland street,
New York.
For sale at e. +. BROWNS &
Agency Office and Commission store,
#. F street, near Treasury Department.
feb 7-2aw6wiD
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Bartine,s Lotion.

In cases Of Gout, Rheumatism, S,oellings of au
u kinds, DELEGATIONS and Fractured Bones, Br,1i-
ses, Cuts Contt.sions attended with pain and in
fammation, Poisonous Bihes and Stings. Burns.
Scaids, Chilblains, Corns or Bunions, and Wounds
Of every description, it affords an immediate and pe
manent relief. il is, perhaps, the only article that
can be depended upon in the cure of those Pains
in the back and side generally produced by taking
cold after violent exertion and overheating. For
GAndulr Iunors, Lumbago, ErysipfLas, letter
or Ring,oorni, and all kinds of Eruptions OF the
Skin' 1t is most excellent remedy. For Fever and
Ague, Ague IN the Bryast and Face, Cyanp IN the
stomach, and Headache, it acts like charm. But
above ail IN the cure OF Tendinous aud Capsular
injuries, Sprams, and Wounds of every description.
IL SHOWS IN most astonishing manner, its magical
powers.
In addition to the benign influence the Lotion ex-
erts the infirmities OF man Il has been found
no less valuable in similar complaints to which in
feror animals are subject, particularly the Horse.
In some cases, where it has been applied to this fine
creature for slight INJURIES it has, in addition to an
almost instantaneous cure, given apparently new
animation, to such an extent that in various in
stances the winning of race has been tenaciousIy
ascrlbed to its stimulating and happy effects.
The Lotion is composed entirely Of the medicinal
properties OF vegetable substances concentrated and
rendered most pure by dstlllaton and other chemi-
cal processes. As an inward medicine, it is of the
most innocent, wholesome, stimulating and cheer
ing character, and will expel, instantly those dull
heavy and hypochondriaca feelings to which many
are so subject, aud give life and animation to both
body and mind. WIN. @. FORCE,
Pennsylvania avenue, corner of 10th street, Agent
for the District of Columbia Price rs cents per
bottle. march 26-3t
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GEARS PICTORIAL PUBLICATIONS are
y for sal. at Browns Agency Office and Com
mission Store, street, seventeen doors east OF the
Treasury Department
feb 7-2aw6wiD .,
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Celebrated Medicated Fume or VapoI
BATHS,

For the cure of diseases of the skin, joints glands
rheumatism, neuralgia scrofuIa paralytic affections,
gout, &c.
Cupping, Bleeding and Leeching,
will he attended to by the subscribers, who keep
constantly on hand Swedish and German Leeches,
warranted fresh. Physicians in the country can be
supplied at the shortest notice
Residence on the corner of Louisiana avenue and
Sixth street, nearly opposite the Unitarian Church,
and on the same square with the Bank of Wash
ington.
feb. ll.-3ms MIR. & MRS. CHOATE.
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MEMORIAL OF OFFICERS IN THE AMY
A printed memorial to Congress has been issu-
ed, numerousIy signed by the officers Of the
army at Corpus Christi, Texas, praying for
modification Of the laws, in regard to Brevet
and Staff Commissions, SO as not to interfere
with the rights Of the commissions in the Line.
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A GENCY AT WASHINGTON.-T SUBJ
IA scriber, having been employed for several
Years in the public departments at Washington,
and being familiar with the mode of transacting
business Tor more than twenty-five years. respect
fully offers his services Tor tie 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 laboria
Cured.
All communications must be post paid.
NJ B. The duties of the Agency will not inter
fere in the least, with these of an Auctioneer and
Commission Merchant.
f dec BIN BEyrLAIfIr. HOMANS
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WILLIAM p. SHEDD,

old Centre Market, opposite j. Walkers.
TEEPS constantly for sale all kinds of fresh
N meats meat well dressed, and at moderate
prices. march l-f
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NNHE subscriber, having determined to publish
i this paper daily, and feeling it to be his duty
to close up his former business, most earnestly re-
quests that all persons indebted to him will make
immediate settlement. This is not only required
as matter of right, but of necessity as he has
obligations that must be met very soon. He leaves
the lumber business with his son and Mr.. James
A. Lenman-to be carried on under the firm
Ward and Lehman; and he bespeaks for them a
share of the business, believing they will give
tsfaction. ULYSSES WARD.
Iar
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"A Card.

"A CARD.
HNHE undersigned, considering himself duly
II qualified, offers his services to the citizens
of Washington for the drawing Of plans and spe-
cifcatons Of dwelling other houses, and also as
measurer Of builders work. Charges moderate.
He may be consulted between the hours Of and
10 o'clock, A. NJ, at Mr.. Purdy's Office, Lumber
Yard, 7th street, Market-House square.
feb 27-tf JOHN G. HARDNESS.
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FOR RENT OR SALE,

ON Massachusetts, Avenue, between Al and 9th
~ streets, TWO CONVENIENT FRAME
HOUSES, containing six good rooms each, with
porches at front door, good yards and sheds, water
very convenient, rent moderate For further infor-
nation inquire at the house East Of the above
To any person wishing to purchase, the terms will
be made easy, as but little cash will be required at
the sale. march 20-f
TNO. b. COUGHS LIFEl!!--For sale
u by L. S. BECK and SON, to which has been
added his own statement and that of the Church of
which he is member, a full, clear, and to every
unpreudiced mind, satisfactory vindcation Of his
late misfortune in the city Of New York. All that
Mr.. G. and his friends ask ofa candid public is that
thew will read, think, and Judge for themselves.
Please call at the House Furnishing Store, south
side Of Penn avenue, between sth ana 'o'n streets
We have ON hand general assortment of House
furnishing goods to which we most respectfully in
vo the attention Of our friends and the public ge-
nerally. l.. ,. bECh % DUN.
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Correspondence of the Columbian Fountain.
PHILADELPHIA, March Is, 1916.


Mr.. Editor do not know whether my
scribblings can be of any service TO you or not,
at least they may give you the shape of the
times. The glorious tide of temperance seems
to be onward in the Keystone State, and as an
index to the shape this subject is assuming
here, two facts may be mentioned. The in
siitution in this city of grand ''Temple of
Honor" and the rapid spread of the new order
in the State. A brother said to me yesterday
10000 drunkards had been recovered by the
Sons of Temperance, in three months, in this
State alone.
Last night meeting of the Medical Students
attached to the University, held public meet
ing. which was addressed by several Of the
| professors. Ten years ago, how different was
the current Of opinion in our schools Of medi-
cine, how differen, the practice. The preva-
lence oftotal abstinence principles in this inst,
tuition cannot fail to add 70 its high character
| am glad to learn from our friend Church,
who is now aboring here. that your Fountain
is full, and pouring steadily forth lis streams,
whose purity shall wash away The stains of
foul intemperance.
In my last adveried to the legion Of appli-
cations for "bis to MURDER" .'permits to rob-"
or what else you choose TO call them, and ask
ed if Sons Of Temperance should sign them
have heard two discussions OF this question,
and although it would seem hardly debatea-
bic point, and that no Son of Temperance
would join in asking such thing, yet there
are, in the various Divisions throughout this
State, a large number of legal gentlemen, whose
clients are the rumseIlers, and, sustaining
this relation" in the language of one Of them,
'they are sworn to be true to them, and they
are bound TO fight his application through
court they had as well sign the petition
"Then better do as dc" said high mind
ed member of the bar, "refuse to sustain the re-
latio,i."
BY the way, the Pennsylvania Press could
break up the traffic at once if they chose, by
refusing to publish these applications. On the
contrary, one paper has been known to publish
three times IN The same issue, when the applica-
ton was too late. What miserable subter-
fuge. Yours in L. p f. Howard.
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SINGULAR SEA FIGHT.-On board the Pea
cock they Witnessed a sea fight between a
whale and one of its many enemies. The
sea was quite smooth, and offered The best
possible view of the whole combat. First, at
distance from the ship, whale was seen
hounderng in most extraordinary way, lash
ing the smooth sea into a perfect foam, and
endeavorlng apparently, 10 extricate himself
from some annoyance As he approached
the ship, the struggling continuing and becom-
ing more violent, II was perceived that fish,
apparently about 20 feet long, held him by the
Jaw, his contorlions, spou,lng, and throes, all
beiokening the agony Of the huge monster.
The whale now threw himself at full length
from the water, with open mouth, his pursuer
still hanging to the jaw, the blood issuing
from the wound and dyeing the sea TO dis
tance around but all his flounderings were OF
no avail his pertnacious enemy still main
tanned his hold, and was evidently getting the
advantage Of him. Much alarm seemed to
be felt by the many other whales around.
These "klllers," as they are called, are of
brownish color on the back, and white on the
belly, with long dorsal fin. Such was the
turbulence with which they passed, that
good view could not be had of them. These
fish attack whale in the same way as dogs
bait bull and worry him to death They are
armed with strong sharp teeth, and generally
seize the whale by the lower Jaw Ii is said
that the only part Of them they eat is the
tongue. The whalers give some marvellous
accounts of killers, and of their immense
suength; among them they have been known
10 drag whale away from several boats
which were towing it TO the ship.
Three thousand troops and upwards. have
marched from Corpus Christi TO the Rio Grande.
Some $50 remain sick in the hospital.
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THE subscriber has two frame houses and lots
| for sale. One situated on 9th-s,reet, between
l. and M, with brick basement containing rooms,
meat-house, wash-house SIC. Also, one on Eighth
street. two stories high, with four rooms and kitchen.
Terms of sale, one fourth cash the remainder in
SIX, nine and twelve months.
The terms of sale will be made known by the
subscriber.
feb l3-lw A. GLADMON.
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M WHITNEY.-Boot and Shoe Dealer.
wv opposite Browns Hotel, Pennsylvania
Avenue, has received his fall stock of Boots and
Shoes suitable for plantation use he invites the at
tention of those who wish such articles, and prom
ises them good bargains.
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EARTHENWARE, CHINA AND GLASS,
~ PURSELL, Importer and Dealer in E. Ware,
j China and Glass, wholesale and retail, at
his store, opposite Browns Hotel, Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington city, D. c.
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(" III. GUNNELL-Dealer in Lumber
w Lime, Wood &c. Corner of Canal and
9th streets, near Pennsylvania Avenue. a
IIoMEPATHY.-Dr Jonas Green, (late of
IL Philadelphia tenders his professional SER
vices to the citizens of Washington and its vicinity,
as practitioner OF the Homeopathic system of medi-
cine. His residence is on C street. near 3d
dec 23-tf
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RRlSCOE & CLARKE, Dealers in Cloths, Cas-
- simeres, Vestings, &c., Pennsylvania avenue.
few doors west of Browns Hotel.
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MIN. NOELL, Ventian Blind maker, south
wv side Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and
loth streets. Blinds of all sizes and colors, fur
nlshed to order. Old blinds retrimmed and PAINTED
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DENNIS PUMPHREY'S Livery Stable, cor
~ ner of 9th and G. streets. Horses and Car
riages to hire. Horses taken at livery, and kept
in the best manner
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~ JACOBS RADCLIFFE, Grocer corner Of
NJ 9th and II streets. Always on hand va
rlety OF choice Family Groceries, Tobacco, and
Segars, at small advances for cash.
dec 9-tf
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M Al Thew ST. CLAIR CLARKE has
M o,ened his Office in the rooms lately occu-
pied BY Corcoran & Riggs, opposite the Treasury
Department, and will attend to all business en-
trusted q 10 him, requiring an Agent or Attorney,
before Congress, or any of the Departments.
dec. l3-n
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a NDhEW J. JOYCE, Horse Shoeing and
II Smithing Establishment, successor to John
Daley, corner of l4th and E streets, near Fuler,s
Hotel Thankful for the patronage he has receiy
ed from liberal public, he solicits continuance
of the same -
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Three thousand troops and upwards. have
marched from Corpus Christi TO the Rio Grande.
some l50 remain sick in the hospital.
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BUSINESS CARDS.

nR. HAMILTON P. HOWARD, tenders hi.
- professional services to the citizens of Wash.
ington, ID. G. He may he found at DR.. F. How
ards, N. E. corner of F and llth sts Dec. q
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JOSEPH DOWNING AND BROTHER, House
.J Carpenters and Joners. Shop on square b, be-
tween 9th and 4 1.2 streets, near J. M. Farrar's
Bowling Saloon, will be ready for the prompt exc
cution of work at all times. dec 23-f
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BENJAMIN HOMANS,
AuCtiOneer and Commission Merchant.
BetWeen ION and llth Streets, fronting Penn.
syiuania Auenue
Sales of Real Estate, Furniture, and Personal
Property, attended to at any place within the CITY,
march 9-tf
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G. II. VAN PATTEN, M. D., Dentist,
DERFORMS all operations upon the Teeth.
+ Gums and Mouth, with the greatest care and
skill Office near Browns Hotel, and next door to
Todds Hat store feb 25-ly