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I'AlLORiNG.-The subscriber respectfully in
i forms his customers and the public, that he
has removed to Pennsylvania avenue, between Sd
and 4th Streets south side and opposite the United
States Hotel. He offers his thanks to those who
have entrusted their work with him, and asks a
continuance of their custom. No pains will be
spared to render satisfaction to ALL in the fit, neat
ness and durability of every kind sf work bestow-
ed upon him. Charges as moderate as faithful
performance duty and justice to ALL will permit.
is Cutting, Making, and Repairing, done in
the most fashionable, neat, and durable manner
None shall have cause to complain Of exorbtant
charges, whilst they shall have their work promptly
despatched. JOHN w. SMITH.
Jan l5-H Penn. ay. bet. Sd s. 4th SITS.
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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 needu being at all times accepta-
BILE, and at this time peculiarly indispensable.
A. GREEN,
Jan 90 Auction and Commission Merchant.
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SEMINARY FOR YOUNG LADIES.

VNHE patrons Of education are respectfully in
formed that the school under the supervision
OF Miss nj. nj. AEDREws is now located on
street, between 5th and 9th, Boyle's Buildings.
The course of instruction, from the elements Of a
junior education, comprises Orthography, Reading,
WIiting, arithmetic, Grammar, Geography History,
Mythology, Rhetoric astronomy Philosophy, Phisi-
ology, Chemistry, Botany, Algebra, Geometry, the
Modern Languages, Music the Piano Forte Harp,
Guitar, Dra,oing, Painting, Ornamental Needle-lcOrk,
Tapestry, Embroidery, Beedpork, &c., &c.
The subscriber having had successful expert
ence in connection with some of the most respect
able Institutions in our country, confidently So
icts the cooperation Of all those whose observa-
tions have been convincing proof of the benefits
resulting from an intelligent and well disciplined
mind. MISS nj. NJ ANDREWS.
REFERENCES
Rev. Gro. w. SAMSON, r.. FARNHAM, Esq,
o. B. BRowN, A. RoTHwELL,
/. II. GILLIss, r. p ANDERSON,
5. TUsTM, q. w. DENHAM,
o. M. PHILLIPS, Capt. FRAZER,
of the Revenue Service.
Dec Aim
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Leather, Leather, Leather.

TTHE subscriber, THos. G. FoRp, returns bis
thanks to his friends and the consumers Of
Leather in general, for the liberal patronage he
has received since he opened his Leather and Cur
rying store on the corner of 7th and G Streets
He would respectfully inform them that he has
now full assortment of his own finish on hand,
and which he can recommend as equal TO any in
the District, which will be sold on the most rea-
sonabe terms.
The stock consists of Sole Leather and Skirting,
and very superior Calf Skins, upper and kipps,
Harness and Bride, and bags Leather, &c. All
his Leather being tanned expressly for the estab-
lishment, he feels confident, with his practical
knowledge of the business in all its branches, he
can give general satisfaction.
Please call and see, before making purchases
elsewhere. Hides bought, and Plasterng Hair
kept for SALE jan l7-tf
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ESPECIALLY FOR THE LADIES

FINE FURS, MUFFS, BOAS, sc.
at TODD'S FASHIONABLE ESTABLISH
yMENT, CONCERT HALL BUILDINGS,
6 DOORS VEST BROWN'S HOTEL,
W.aSHLVGTO.N
fNHE 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 assures 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
Chlnchilli 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 ll-3m
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TNHE subscriber, having determined to publish
/ 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 Of
Ward and Lehman and he bespeaks for them
share of the business, believing they will give sa-
tisfaction. ULYSSES WARD
Jar 24-tf
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and ability for the duties of his profession, and dc
so with great confidence, as my long acquaintance
with him has afforded me many opportunities Of
witnessing the success of his operations, and my
own teeth, after lapse OF several years since
ayaiing myselfof his professional services, attest
the correctness Of my opinion.
"F.lsA ISAAC l. TIBBALS
In addition to the above testimonials are those
of--Rey. T. ]. Sawyer Minister of the Orchard
street Church; Rev. John Nj. Macauley; Rev.
VIM. S. Balch, Pastor of Bleecker street Church /;
Thomas Hertell, Esq; James r. Whiting, ESD,
District Attorney for the city and county Of New
York; William III. Leggitt, ESQ.,; James Hall,
Esq; A. Sidney Doane, Am. Md, Health officer
Of the port of New York; George Herriott, M. D.;
Rev. William McLain, Washington, ID. c.; Lieut.
W. II. Benham, U. S. Army, &c. sc.
jan 17--tf
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I" HE THAT WOULD HAVE Il FRIEND
MUST BE FRIENDLY

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
ayenue south side, between 9th and 10th streets,
intend to sell as cheap as the cheapest, fnot
cheaper.
We would just say to all, Come and sec" We
have on hand, and intend keeping, goo supply
Of new and secondhand house-furnshing goods
too numerous to mention
l.. s. BECK & SON.
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( HOMBS, BRUSHES, AND PERFUMERY.-
" We have just returned from the North with an
extensive assortment of the above-named articles,
and are now ready to supply our customers with
the best and freshest Perfumery, consisting of Po-
matums, Ok Marrow, and Oils for beautifying and
promoting the growth of the hair; Cold Cream,
Lip Salve, Bay Rum, Farina Cologne, Lubin's Ex-
tracts for the handkerchief with great variety of
English and French Hair Brushes.
Also, Shell, Buffalo, and Horn dressing, tuck, and
side Combs; Nail and Tooth Brushes; very fine
article of Purses, all of which we are determined
to sell cheaper than the cheapest.
S. PARKER'S Perfumery and
Fancy Store, bet. 9th and 10th streets,
Pennsylvania avenue. nov 4-tf
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SALES AT A UCTION.
BY g. HoMANs, Auctioneer.

IITEEKLY SALES OF HOUSEHOLD FUR
w 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 FURNI-
TURE,
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. NJ and will
be held indoors when the weather is unfayorable.
Articles will be received for sale until Tuesday eve
ming. b. HOMANS,
dec 20-u Auctioneer
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NOTICE.-All persons indebted to the subscrib-
lN er, whether in note or BILL will please make
payment of the same on the first day of January,
1876, and any persons having claims against him
will please present them by that time, as he desires
whom he has had the pleasure to have dealings.
dec 23-dtF S. HOLMES,
Grocer, 7th street
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BENJAMIN HOMANS.

AuctiOneer and Commission Merchant,
las taken that large and commodious build
/ ing, known as the Medical College, corner
of and 10th streets, where he is prepared to re-
ceive 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 large company, and the building only
ono 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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A CA Il d.

DOOMS TO LET, FURNISHED OR UN
n FUR.NISHED.- LAMBERT S. BECK has
four or five good rooms, which he would rent, by
the month or longer period, on the most moderate
terms. Call at the House-furnishing store of L.
S. Beck & Son, south side of Pennsylvania avenue
between 9th and 10th streets.
P. ST. have to let two Of the best Cellars on
the avenue, or will receive goods on storage.
jan 20--f j.. S. BECK.
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r ONGFELLOW'S POEMS, ILLUSTRAT.
Ia ED.-A new and beautiful edition Of Long
fellow Poems, one volume octave, richly bound
and splendidly illustrated with numerous engrav-
ings
Also, The Lady of the Lake, volume; Lalla
Rookh, in l volume, richly bound and illustrated
and ether Of the most popular prose and poetcal
works in the angusse. got up in the same style.
Childe Harolde, with sixty illustrations, London
copy. just imported along with many others, by
dec I3 F.TAYLOR.
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BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT.
TUST received by the schooner Columbia, from
j New York
II packages prime Butter; ~.
65 boxes do Cheese;
3 do Pine Apple do;
$50 Ia l-2 and whole boxes Raisins;
30 drums fresh Smyrna Figs;
6 do Turkey Raisins Gree from stones;)
2 cases Bordeau Prunes;
Also, on hand:
2 casks Currants
cases Citron;
| do preserved Ginger;
Other Preserves and JellieS
Cranberries in quarter bbls and by measure;
Catsups, Sardines Olives, Capers;
Anchoyies, Curry Powder, SC. &c;
A general assortment of Pickles;
Fresh Salmon, CLANS and Lobsters;
Hermetically sealed do;
Fresh Macaroni and Yermacilla;
Do Salad Oils, &c, SIC;
Which, with his former stock, renders his assort-
ment complete, and to which attention is invited.
S. HOLMES,
7th street, nearly opposite Patriotic Bank.
Dec 1S-tf
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TTOUSES FOR SALE.-The subscriber has
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 be sold great bargain for the money
Jan. S-tf. ULYSSES WARD.
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LOOK OUT FOR
SNOW STORMS & SLOPPY STREETS!
My entire stock of GUM ELASTIC OYER
SHOES is offered for sale at a small advance upon
cost. Gentemen's and Ladies'
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Pulling or extracting Teeth.

DR.. Van Patten extracts teeth with as much
skill and as little pain as any other dentist in this
country, and charges but so cents per TOOTH He
also challenges any Dentist in Washington, OF 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 hunrbug
ged by travelling pretenders, who would never have
left large cities Qrom which they usually pretend
to haiD unless they were sadly deficient in skill
DR.. Van Patterns Office and residence, next door
to 1odds Hat store, near Browns Hotel jan 8-tf
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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
Gents. .4t
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n c. BEVERIDGE'S CHEAP TaILORLNG
". ESTABLISHMENT, Pennsylvania avenue, OPP
posite Colemaps 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 2 90
Do. do Vests do. Is
Making Coats without trimmings 90
Do. Pants do. do, 25
DO. Vests do. do. 25
All work warranted to fit in a superior STYLE
c. c. 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.
Gentlemen's Garments cleaned in very supc-
rior style.
N. B.-Gentlemen and childrens 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
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A GENCY AT WASHINGTON--The SUBJ
~ scriber, having been employed for several
years in the public departments at Washington,
and being familiar with the mode of transactine
business for more than twenty-five years, respect.
fully offers his services for 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 laborss
CURED.
All communications must be post paid. 2
N. B. The duties OF the Agency will not inter.
fero in the least with those Of an Auctionser and
Commission Merchant. , VV.5-
dec. I3-lm BEyvyAJhIsV HOyNANS.
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0HEAP BOOTS and SHOES.--Ladies'
fine Kid and Morocco Slippers and Ties, Getty
made, or Philadelphia make,) 81
Ladies' white satin and red Slippers
Ladies' Walking Shoes, own make
Gentemens' Dress Boots philadelphia make)
S3
Besides--Boys and Childrens' in every variety
Mending at reasonable charges.
aaN MANN,
Sign ofthe Big Black Boot, Penn avenue,
Jan l7---tf 2 doors west of A. street
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i IN prove Cheap Sofa
RedStcadS.

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
entirely out of sight, and free of dirt
UMBRELLAS Repaired as usual. Orders
left at David Mller's, Silver Platter, between 10Th
and 18th streets, Pennsylvania avenue, or at the
subscribers shop west of the War Office.
jan 1875 DANIEL PIERCE,
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NTOTlCE.-The partnership heretofore existing
IN between f. Fowler & William Mann, under
the firm of ], f. Fowler & Co. is dissolved by mu-
tua consent. All persons having demands against
said firm, are requested to present them for settle
ment. And to those indebted, we earnestly request
an immediate settlement, by cash or note.
J. e. FOWLER
VIM. MANN.
The business will be continued at the old estab-
lished stand, on llth and f street, by the under
signed who will make it his aim to continue the
large and respectable custom with which the firm
was favored.
dec 30-f J. E. FOWLER,
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GARDEN SEED,

GARDEN SEED,
WhoIesaIe and retaaI-
VTTEATHERSFIELDG GARDEN SEEDS, lor
w sale on Il street, 3 doors from Ilth
street east. Just received and now opening,
large supply Of Garden Seed, red and wnl'e on-
ion setts, Garlick setts early reas, DEANS oorn
and general assortment of Seeds ssa
as All orders promptly attended to,
THOS. C. WILSON,
ian I3-tf 'sse'1atNt.% General Agent.
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A CARD.--The subscriber will on the lst of
"A January ensuing render to his customers
all OF their respective accounts, and shall expect
them to be attended to Immediately
dec 30-t S. PARKER.
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INSTRUCTION in Worsted Flowers, En-
L broidery in Worsted, Gold, Silver, and Che
mile, by Mrs. III. A. PETERS.
at her residence, opposite Rev. o. B. Browns,
E street, between 9Th and 9th dec Cot
Dec 9-tf
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HRATUIToUS EXHIBITlON.-The subscri-
\T Der has beautiful show of Flowers now in
bloom; citizens and strangers respectfully in
vited to this grand display of Flora.
BOQUETS put up with unrivalled taste, Vases
handsomely arranged with flowers for dinner ia
bles, &c. prices various.
JOHN DOUGLAS,
Florist and Scotsman, op. State Dept.
ian l5-2w
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WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER 13, l845.
MOTlCE-lnpursuanc of an order of the Presi-
lN dent and Directors of this Company, notice
is hereby given that no money except such as il
bankable in this city, will hereafter be received in
payment OF freights accruing from the transporta-
tion of produce OF merchandise on this road.
By order: SAMI,. STETTINUJS.
nov 2i-u Agent.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-02-09
MONDAY NIGHT, FEB. 9, 1886.

We are Obliged TO postpone the Senate proceed
ing., in order to make room for complete report of
the busiasss 10 the House.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1846-09-10
And with ,h,, word c..p,p, on hi. l,p,-

And with thsi word gasping on his lips
Trenton =" he died
The old man Gid no, know the meaning
81 that word, unul tho ueIi morning Then
there was sound o' muskeify to me south
then, booming along tao Dc.a~ste, came
the foat Of bsttle
Then, that old m,n, with his vic and
children, gathering round the body 81 that
dead boy, snew the meaning OF that single
word TIA, ha ,temb,cd on his lips
Knew lha, George Washington had burst
Nkc uundetbot upon ihe Bniish camp IN
GRtSTuN
Ala that was a merry Christmas Party
which the BRUSH officers kept Up in tho
town OF TIcntnn sixty nine years ago-sl-
though II isttuc, that to tha, party there came
an urinvited guest, ono Mr. Washington, his
hAlf-olad Amy, and certain bold Jersey
men
Would that ] might lingor here, and pic.
,ure the great deeds VI that morning, sixty.
nine years ago.
Would that nigh, inger here upon the
hoiv ground Of Tsssros.
For Il is holy ground. For il was here,
in the darkest hour Of the Revolution, that
GeosRe Wsshtaessa made ene s,eus ssd GET
liant blow in the name OF that Declaration,
which fhy.slx bold men had proclalme Ia
the old STATE House Of Philadelphia, SIX
months before.
Then. il that State House is the Mecca Of
, Freedom, 10 which the pilgrims Of all climcs
may come 10 worship, then is the battle
ground Of Trenton the twin. Mecca-the Jer
usalcm of Freedom, to which the children o
/ Liberty, In every cline NAV come, look up
on the footsteps Of the mighty dead, 5llnt
7 - n
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1846-09-10
TO YOUNG MEN.

True greatness CONSISTS not merely ~
power Of intellect or splendid talents -
These may win degree Of refPecli bot II
IS only when united with 4 degree Of moral
excellence that they command our highos'
admiration and love BonaparSe was man
Of bfiisu, talents His caTurs2oi conquest
aaoni,hed the word His name is enrolled
on the annals o'ame and will I've while
time cniures Bu, be lacked one essential
element OF true greslness--sn unblemssh I'd
moral character We may respect hIs tai
eur, we NAY even admire some OF his sei',
bu, who would wish to imitste his mad I'm
btion who does no, DIS plse hrs eup,dRy
which urged him On through seas Of humsn
gore IN purmH Of phantom, which ever
e,uded has graspl
BehoA smother pictufe-aname revefed
by the civilized wofh-o0r own beloved
Washington No vIcst'CI sand b., lar
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PARTISAN NONELlSTS.
THeir Hdjs.5 Of Lye 80.

IHtH Hd'!S ~ Lyt &c.
We fad in the Paris corrcsp ondcnce Of
the Boston AHas,a long sketch OF the hAb.
lis of some Of the French Novelsts, We
conIense the latter IN few paragraphs
Alexander Dumas, to begin with, is
scarcely ever in bed lie rises before dawn,
nnl the moon herself would be puzzled 10
tell the hour W hen he rclifos. He writes
amos! constantly; and, when tired out, die
laies Romanccs and the drama, or some
news aper article follows close upon hisA
heel lis mind is fountain from which
he draws without cessation. And yet this
man, who only finds time TO dine, has taken
II into his head to manage n theatre.
And there is Eugcn Sue, who has. gone
into voluntary exile, because he has too
mucn amusement here aud has attached
pen TO his hand like an iron ball to the leg
Of galley slave. lie has sentenced him.
self TO write three volumes Of MeM0Jle5
d un ralet dc cIambIe,
A. for Charles de Barnard, for the sake
Of quiet, he goes 10 bed at five in the morn
! ing, and rises NJ three in the afternoon. -
y ou mus, have n passport endorsed by his
own hand, or a password before you can
see him He labors all night, and reads
the journals while eating. This is the on
y hour be dcvo,cs to pleasure
Paul FcvcI is another interchangeable, md
| delightful novelist He IS now preparing
! for the Journal dei DebatJ, and for l. Epo
/ que, two novels, whose mysterious titles,
. La Rultance de minuit," "Le Fills de d.
nLIc - # IS sald will excite the greatest curl.
/ osly.
Another remarkable man is Eugen
! Scribe, who, " hile he is drawing tears from
all eyes BY his operas, or making every
body laugh with his witty raud,riii'i, is
always unmov,d, n smile never dlsturbs the
smoolhings OF his face, and the mos; touch.
ing scenes Of his own composition fail 10
excite him Labor has made him pale -
HIS income is SAID to be hundred thousand
Iivers year, TO which his pen adds another
hundred thousand lie eIpends only about
thirty thousand Not content with the two
dozen operas and vaudevilles he writes a
year, he must needs compose four volumes
OF other mater.
The Paris correspondent Of the National
hhiLgeacer, speaking Of Mlchelei the
greatest historian Of France says tina, he
has lssely published volume under The
title 81 The People" Mlchelet began life
in poverty, ami mas riscn He holds The
chair Of History and Ethics in tho College
Of France He Is remarkable man, and
the psil- OF his eouurymen The history
olihe French "a not YET completed