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L. w. DYoTT g. SONS.
A GENCY ATwAsHINGToN.-The sub

"A scrber will undertake the prosecution of claims
domestic or foreign" before Congress or any OF
the departments of the United States government
Claims for return Of dutics for lsnds for pensions
before the Indian Commissioner; or those arising
under contracts, treaties, or otherwise.
Having visited the principal cities Of Europe, in
which he has correspondents of long standing, he
viii also undertake TO transact any financial busi-
ness with that continent.
Communications 'post paid, addressed TO
ROBT. A. PARRISH,
Washington, ID. G.
REFER TO
William +. Hsvemeyer, mayor Of New York.
John M. Scott, ex-msyor Of Philadelphia.
Jacob @. Davies, mayor Of Baltimore.
William w. Seaton, mayor Of Washington.
Office " Concert Han, near Browns Hotel.
Feb. 26--6m
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FOR NORFOLK.
q 81 THE STEAMER OSEOLA hov.

GsHIn- THE STEAMER OSEOLA hav.
ing undergone thorough repairs, will
resume her trips to the above place on Friday, the
Sd instant; leaving Washington every Friday at Q
o'clock, and Alexandria at halfpast a. m Re.
turning, leave Norfolk every Monday at O'Clock,
p. m. Passage and fare Sc. .,. ... ..
The oseola will step at her usual landings on the
Potomac to take off and land passengers, and touch
at Cone going and returning.
Passage and fare through to Richmond, by the
James river boats, sc. = :
JAMES MITCHELL, Captain.
After the lst Of May the Oseola will make two
trips week. March 30
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d. w. CLARK, President.
w. CONNER, Secretary.
s. HYATT, Agent.

Aw BOOKS.-George III. Hickman,
IL No. 9, Jarvis building, Cup stairs,) Baltimore,
devotes his exclusive and undivided attention to the
sale Of law books. They are all Of the latest and
most improved editions, and many are new works
which have been lately published.
Orders for law books respectfully solicited
and furnished at the lowest prices, and upon ac-
commodating terms as any other establishment in
the United States.
The following are some Of the new works and
new editions which have Just been received.
Metcalfs Perkins's and Curtis's Digest Of all the
common law and admiralty report ofevery State,
and Of the United States-3 vols. 8 vo.
Greenleafo on Evidence-2 vols 8 vo.
Jarman on Wills and Devises, with notes; byJ
G. Perkins--2 vols, vo. .... .....
East's reports, rev edition, with American notes,
by George M. Whsrton--s vols. svo
Smiths selection Of leading cases, with American
notes-2 vols, 8 vo.
English common law reports-47 vols.
Peters's condensed United States Supreme Court
reports--6 vols 6vo.
Bscon's sbridement, new edition, with notes by
Judge Bouuer--l0 vols. 8 vo.
Archbold's Nisi Prius, second edition, 2 vols,
8 Yo. April 23--N
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LNOR the May Balls.--we have % worksa
- dresses in Swiss and Null muslins, to which
we invite the attention Of those in want Of hard
some and cheap dress for the approaching Nav
balls. ID. CLAGETT 4 Co.
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ACARD.

TNHE undersigned respectfully but most
Il earnestly requests all persons indebted TO him
prior to 1876 to call at his store and settle the same
on or before the LIST Of next month"; (May,) as he
viii be constrained with great reluctance to place All
debts without distinction then outstanding in the
hands OF an officer for collection, prompt settle
ment Of them being indispensable.
April 2l--d2w WIN. FISCHER
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EXCURSIONS ON THE POTOMAC.

a THE PUBLIC are hereby ad-
Sssssssu1ss vised that the quick and beautiful
steamer POwhatan now leaves Bradley's wharf
daily, at 9, a M, for Aqua creek, and returns by
4l, p. M; thus giving ladies and gentlemen disposed
to make pleasant excursion down the river an op-
portunity of doing so on any day they may prefer
and Mount Vernon, and the other objects of interest
on the river
Passage for the round trip, 90.
49,. Nv ROGERS, Captain.
April 25-3,aw3w
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....- =. MORRIS ROBINSON, President
SAMUEL HANNAY, Secretary.
n MMTuRN Posr, M. D., Physician to the compa-
ny, 594 Broadway. ....
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New
c. THOMAS agent for
Washington City, office opposite the Patent Office,
residence at the United States Hotel. M'ch l4-Iy
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Bentley's Patent Tubular steam Genera
.HE subscribers. hay-

II II - eeposh h"f
l. ing purchased the exclu-
elusive right to manufacture
the above boilers, have COM
menced the manufacturing of
them at No. 62 Pratt street,
where the public are respect
fully invited to call and exam
inc the principle OF them,
which is similar to the locomo-
tive boiler, only differing in the
mode Of construction, by
which the cost has been so
much reduced as to bring them
rapidly into use for purposes
heretofore impractioable on ac-
count Of their great cost.
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TAMMERING CURED.-DR. COM
- STOCKS VOCAL AND PoLYGLOTT
GYMNASIUM (Phiadephia) is designed for the
Cure Of Stammering and Defective Articulation
for instruction in Elocution, and the usual English
branches-and for the acquisition OF Ancient and
Modem Languages. The following languages are
now taught:
l. Latin, 5. German, 9. Turkish,
2. Ancient Greek, 6. Spanish, 10. Armenian,
3. Modern Greek, 7. Gaelic, IL Hebrew,
4. French, 8. Italian, l2 Hindoostanee.
The principal teacher in the department Of Philo-
logy not only somposes readily in English, French,
emily in all these languages. . -.....
I5- No ona can become pupil IN this lnstitu-
tion who is not cleanly in his person and habits,
and gentemanly in his department.
(No member or the Institution is allowed TO use
tobacco in any foun.J
ANDREW CoMSToCK, M. D., Principal,
No. 100 Mulberry street, Philadelphia.
no DIR. CoMsrocK has published the following
works;
/. A System of Elocuton, with special reference
TO Gesture, 10 the Treatment of Stammenng and
Defective Articulation, comprising numerous Dir
grams and Engraved Figures illustrative Of the sub
ject.
g A Table of the Elements of the English Lam
guage, to which are prehxed Exercises in Pitch and
Force.
3. Epitome Historic Sacre on an improved plan,
with the marks OF quantity and of accent and with
literal interlinear translation, designed prima-
ry book
4. A Chart, comprising a Perfect Alphabet of the
English Language, the corresponding Photographic
Characters of Pitman, and Exercises in Gesture.
10 DIR. c. is preparing for the press, "a Trea-
tise on English Phonology" Jan 2l-d3m
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kSJ=s HOUSE FOR RENT.--A eomforta
I'D ble two-story brick house, containing ak
lad 3IIl rooms, on Sixth street, between q and y
streets ,,and adjoining the residence Of Mr.. IT, Z.
France, will be for rent on the lst of May at $3.50
per annum.
Apply on the premises, or to
]. F. CALLAN,
7th street, corner OF Z.
April 25-eo3t
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DATENT SHOWER BATHs.-Ths sub

DhiENI ShoW Eh bAlhS.-lhe sub
Il scriber has this day received from Bos,ons
supply Of shower baths, CONSTRUCTED on the most ap-
proved principle. The bath is seven feet in height
and occupies space Of only two feet square upon
the floor. Il is designed for chamber use, and makes
avery pretty piece Of furniture Il may be placed near
the bed, so that person can bsthe ia the morning
before dressing-a great desideraium, many people
neglect bathing because it rquires much time 10
shift their clothing. It's simplicity is great roc.
ommenaation, as there is no complicated machinery
about it. The public is respectfully invited to call
and examine them. .. ~ Eg...-n, 'a-.f ...t.
Also on hand, great variety of cabinet furniture,
chairs, beds and mattresses, looking glasses clocks
&C., which will be sold extremely low for cash, or
on time for approved paper.
CHARLES w. BoTELER, Jr.
April 24--eo3t .....
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1916.
E@ LAKE SUPERIOR Ess.s
Forwarding and Commission Warehouse,
and Mining Agency.

Forwarding and Commission warehouse,
and Mining Agency.
w. TINKER a. Co., agents for Pittsburg
IL. and Boston Copper Harbor mining company,
having erected large and commodious warehouse
at the Sault Ste. Marie, prepared to receive and
forward all goods and merchandise destined for the
COPPER region, on the most favorable terms, and
without unnecessary delay. Goods will be received
at the foot of the rapids and conveyed across the
portage by teams, in readiness for immediate ship
ment They will contract for the transmission OF
merchandise at the lowest rates. from Boston, New
York, Pitsburg, Cleveland, and Detroit, to Lake
Superior.
l.. w. TINKER e. co.
They are permitted to refer to the following ger
tlernen: -.
Pittsburg-T. M. Howe, esq, cashier Exchange
Bank.
Sault Ste Mare-J L. Schoolcraft.
Detroit-W. Truesdail, esq, Messrs James A.
Armstrong & Co., J. N. Elbert, esq, John Chester,
esq, G. Williams & Co.
Eagle River-Chares III. Gratiot.
Copper Harbor--C. r. Brush.
March 30-d3ws
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Cure follows Cure. r
DR.. SWAYNE'S COMPOUND SYRUP OF
.... VIII N CUERRX |....

THE GREAT REMEDY FOR CONSUMPTION
rOUGHS, colds, asthma, bronchitis, liv-
~ er complaint splitting blood, difficulty of breath
ing pain in the side and breast palpitaton of the
heart, influenza, Group, broken constitution, sore
throat, nervous debility and all Diseases Of the
throat, breast, and lungs.-The most cfectusl and
speedy cure ever known for any Of the above
diseases, is DIR. Swayne's compound syrup Of wild
charry.
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NEW york ADvERTIsEMENTs.

10 Ne M
DACKETs for HAYRE.-second Line.
y Sail from New York on the lst and from
Hame on the 18th of each month during the year,
and in the following rotation: ..
ft.g sRon NEW YoAK. .t
ship Uuca, Hewett, lat January, May and September
ship 81 Nicholas, Pell LIST February June and October
ship Oneida, Funk. LIST March, July, and November.
ship Baltimore, Johnson, LIST April, August and Dec
FROM HAyRE.
Ship Utica Hewitt 10Th February, June and October
ship 81 Nicholas Pel 10th March, July and November
ship Oneida Funk, 10th April, August and December.
ship Bsltimore Johnson 10th May, September and Jan
They are all vessels Of the first class, and with
ample and cemmodious accommodations for passen
gers Goods semitic the agents will be forwarded free
IRON other charges than the expenses that may be
actually paid upon them.
The price of cabin passage is 500, exclusive of
wines and liquors
BOYD & HINCKEN, Agents,
9rontine buildings, Wall street, New York.
March 2--ly
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MATTHEW ST. CLAIR CLARKE ha,

MATTHEW ST. CLAIR CLARKE has
ltl opened his office in the rooms lately occupied
by Corcoran & Riggs, opposite the Treasury De-
partment; and will attend to all business intrusted
to him requiring agent or attorney before Con-
gress or any of the departments.
Dec q-dtf
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RATES OF FARE ON THE POTOMAC,

RATES OF FARE ON THE POTOMAC.
THE PUBLIC are hereby noti-
Sasss2zR fed that the rates of fare now charged
by the mail steamer Powhatan, for taking up and
landing passengers on the Potomac, have been re-
duced as follows:
Between Washington and Alexandria, 25 cents
Do do Chapmans, 81.
Do do Budd's Landing, 81 So.
Do do Aqua Creek, 50.
The steamer leaes Bradley's wharf daily at 8,
a. m.
For further information, apply to Capt. J. w.
Rogers, on board, or to .....'
GEO. MATTINGLY, Agent.
April 25-3tawlrn .'.
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BETWEEN NEW YORK AND
LIVERPOOL.

rde 10 LFerpooi, per ureat Wes'ern, siuo, anu
S5 stewards fees.
Fare per Great Britain, according TO the size and
position Of the state-rooms, plans Of which may be
seen al any Of the agencies.
For freight or passage, or other information, ap-
ply in New York, to
RICH'D IRWIN,
SO Front ST.
New York-March 23-d9m
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II IPE AND WRITINGS OF II. .. LIE
L. GARE-Two volumes, win be received this
day. 'h'"
March IL
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poNNETs, Bonnets, Bonnets, at the
ID Baltimore cash store.-We have this
day received
80 florence braid bonnets
30 peadle do do
Ia fancy corded do
IS China pearl do
10 super quality, coburg bonnets
80 English do do
"a do Dunstable do do
Is Neapolilan do
30 lace do do
20 birdeye do do
so misses gipsey hats .Har..
IL Persian silk bonnets, most exquisite AZ.
ticle, and something entirely new
All Of the above bonnets are Of entirely new
shapes, and will be sold at very reduced prices.
PITTMAN q PHILLIPS.
April S-6tf
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TYR. DYoTT's sixteen Standards

- i. W. Dyott, m. ~ solc proprietor.
DIR. Dyott's anti-bllious pill. ............... 25
Mahy's renowned plaster cloth. rs, SO and 81 90
Robertson's stomachic elixir of health. ..... | so
Robertson's vegetable nervous cordial. ...... ! so
GodboId's vegetable balm of life. ....... | 90
Robertson's gout and rheumatic drops. ..... 90
Vicker's embrocation, for rheumatism, &C.. IS
Tissotts gout and rheumatic drops. ......- 9 90
DR.. Dyott's vegetable purgative compound. / 90
DIR. Dyott's vegetable tonic bitters ....... | 90
Robertsons worm-destroying lozenges. 800. so
Robertson's patent stomachic bitters. ...... | 90
DR.. Dyott's circassian eye water. IS
DIR. Dyott's infalhble tpothache drops...-.., IS
DIR. Dyott's patent itch ointment. ......-... so
Vicker's letter ointment. ................. 37l
Dyott's family medicine chests No. l.. 20 90
contain regulated supply ofthe No. g.. 40 90
above articles, with directions No. g.. go 90
Remember these are the forty years. tested med-
cnal preparations In the contents of each med-
cine chest will be found remedy for every disease
which the human body ia subject to. 1t for these
and for these only that hold ourselves accounta-
bic for the performance Of that for which they are
set forth.
T.w. .DYoTT & SONS.
For further particulars, see Dyott's Oracle Of
Health, copies of which can be had gratis by ap-
plying at the Office, No. 132 North Second street,
Philadelphia, or Of such persons as keep the above
medicines for sale Each article to be had separate
Special depot at the book store of Robert
Farnham, corner Of Ilth and Penn. avenue,
Washington city, also for sale by the most princi
pal druggists.
June5
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DROTECTION INSURANCE COM

L PANY.--S. HYATT, Agent for the Protec-
ton Insurance Company Of Hartford, Connecticut,
offers to insure houses mills, factories, bans and
their contents and all other descriptions Of insurabe
property, against loss damage by fire. The rates
of premium Offered are as low as those ofany other
similar institution, and every man has now an OPP
portunity, for a trihing sum, to protect himself
against the ravages Of this destructive element,
which often in n single hour sweeps away the earn.
ings Of many years. ... ... .......
The course the Office pursue in transactng their
business and IN the adjustment and paying of loss
cs, is prompt and liberal
For terms of insurance, application may be made
to the above named agent, at his office, opposite
Browns Hotel in the city of Washington, who is
authorized to issue policies to applicants without
delay.
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TNHE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
IL Company OF New York, No. 58 Wall ST

New York.-March 23-d9m
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ATTHE BALTIMORE CASH STORE.

A r THE BALTIMORE CASH STORE.
IA In addition to our former stock, we have
added the following list of goods for gentlemen:
5 pieces of brown, green, and black French
cashmeret warranted silk warp
do single-mled French cassimeres, for
summer coats and pants
5 do black French drap dete, some very su-
perior quality
10 do fine plain and twilled summer cloth
10 do various colored Croton coating, for
sack coats
10 do real iet-black French cloth, of the very
finest texture and lustre
5 do black French doeskin cashmere
10 do ribbed, checkered, and plain white drill
lings
10 do colored French drilling.
Likewise all kinds Of vesting, such as
Black and fancy-colored satins
Buff and white cassimeres
Valencia and Marseilles vesting.
We wish to remind our old, as well as those that
are not acquainted of our customers, that we are
still having all garments for gentlemen made up in
the neatest possible manner, and Mt the shortest no.
tce. Fits in all cases guaranteed.
WE HAVE IN STORE
Gloves--of kid, silk, and cotton
Suspenders--silk, gum, and all other kinds
Handkerchiefs-siks,c cotton, and linen-cambrlc
Hoseres--brown and beached cotton, silk and
thread
Drawers-merino, cotton, and silk
Shirts do do do
UmbrelIas-sik and cotton.
All we ask is a calI--so do call.
April l1--ihf PITTMAN & PHILLIPS.
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CARD OF ADVERTISEMENT
NATIONAL THEATRE AND CIRCUS.
CHESTNUT STREET. PHILADELPHIA.

Under the management OF
Will shortly terminate this the mos, season ever
expeenccd America in order to fulfil their
Baltimore and Warrington Among the atstes
gaGsd In large be found the following
MRS. LOUISA HOWARD, principal act Equestrian. and
premiere artste delneatiOns
ucpsrsonatIo ns, on her celebrated courser.
MkS EDWARD WOODS, an elegant Equestrian, on
Hoses and in les Aamendes Fansaise and gener
nenn Of eQuitation.
Eight Female Equsssns who appear in grand eavacadss
Tight Rope Dancer and Equestrian performer Miss LOUISA
pnncipl Male Equ~srisrs Messrs Levi NORTH 4 :
TURNER, AM w. B. Carroll. -
First kquestriaE Psutomims,, J. &. ROGERS.
6sShTsrd Hiding afef the Italian invention ny II $40
The RIVERS FAMILY-rcmarkrble for their high talent
IN the gymnastic and Acrohatic arts
~. NATHANs, Equestrian Director, and and i've
personfrr Of Local Gharactsrs, MR T. WOODS -
First Xsnlter Of the TROUPE Mr. MCFARLAND.
GGH SHns M s1s FSsu,st H nd wpHHsAR
Ring Master, Mr. x NICHOLS
wEXvER '' - W ''
constant succession Of first rate equestrian periorne,
from all OF the world and continual Of the
nssnhcent Pantommes and specaces Of high equestrian ce
lebrity.
Scene Psinsef Mr. OHNWIsER
most sumptuous Wardrobe Of all the nations he world
completed the FIRST style u excellence The suits
armor. flags banners weapons OF SC, by Messn. .
ard talented company high dramatic e1cellence.
superb stud OF hRh bred oses trained Tor the are
m and for warke and professional ehec o. the staseo
tended BY twelve groons and BY fourteen rough riders
haifpast ad the Performances invariably commepc. .,
o'clock liz
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PHILADELSHiA, March ID, lsAe.
TIE great Ereshet-Dsisntien Of the Mssls7As Weaker
-Deparfsrs Of the Eastern Nsiis alteration Of Nms-
Psnie IN the Stock Market.
The late rains combined with the thsw have produced
very heavy rshsts in the streams and rivers in every
direction. The sussushannah 10 much swollen tina
tho bridge At Harrisburg has been swept away and cen
siderable other damage done. The Baltimore and Pha.
dspha train the railroad could not cross he paen
gers The mail, At Havrs de- Grace and the obstruc.
tons such that the Southern and Western mails
detained On the schuykill the frsshst has also been
very great but II Is subsidng, without much CAM
age being DONE far 10 yet known in this city Tho
detention Of the Baltimore train led to the belief that
the railroad injured and Of the bridges swept
away but arrivals this orning from the whoe length
Of the line inform us that tho bridges have sustained the
shock without hinching and hst the wnois wo.s ass
sustained no injury On the Delswsre snc ~ uiou.a
rss the Aood has been very high ana inc orrins
OF cars from New York were detained ysrerasy, ana
did not arrive till atcr Ave O'CLOCK 10 .no
There was also S wsSs the in every drsc
,;cn A.. sv,,I,n TO suoh sxten that We expectto
hear Of great damage 70 b.soh.ppr snow
Inc auy ,omsrrow, 81 Patricks Day though nearly
-, ,n morning has been clear We had another heavy
show or last night
,.s,.d ard you WILL therefore. have communications
~ latter up o'clock only instead Of heretofore
sSond be anything Of special importance after
that hour IL can be transmitted through the magnetic
Great times are anticipated at tho Musical Fund Hall
to- morrow evening", when De Meyer, Bsrks, and Mons
their combined attractions will be displayed
The stock lat exhibits regular Aiding scale Y -
morning, showing great panic In the market Al ne
board abou 100000 q stass Pivss changed hans
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Of tasks bottles or crooks, Ia order % collect the
amount assigned to the poor house
No reduction will be made and no claims allowed in
the Measurement OF cloths, SC which duties have
been paid at certain width &C. in consequence of
any mistakes made, unless exceed sx per cent the
amount paid and be pointed out and noticed at the time
Of despatch
Cinnamon and swsstmsats, spoiled In the warehouse,
pay duty In proportion to the price they fetch sale
provided exceeds the valuation Of the tariff
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QU-A CARD 90
NATIONAL THEATRE AND CIRCUS,
Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES WEIGH, MANN AND

DELEVAN.
THE PUBLIC acquainted that this magnificent
blishment, warmly patronzed during these LIST six
months by th citizens and visitors from all
world must speedily close order fulfil the
tive already entered into for the This
put forth ppr. the hundred aud seventy
1--WE Artists and Assistants with this and
the thousands Of liberal who have rendered
the Circus Temple Of Fashion and Popularity that the
cosg Performances ng Stage The gorgeous
novel and varied thar dsc Mating public can appreciate
q gratofuI management of
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CA CARD 90
To GENTLEMEN RESIDING IN THE UPPER PART

SMALL and select private Club House, consisting Of
"A thirty FIVE about be established the
per part CITY contiguous Broadway, condu cited
effective recherche SCALE and replets with comfort and
Amusement
Members elected by Of the President and Committee
The list will remain until the 3lst March,
therefore that early application be made by those
desirous OF becoming members
Any geutle undoubted respectabyl receive
prospectus by address fpost nd stating real
occupation and addesslto Y h. Branch Postoce Chat
ham Squsre. mh lw-r
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Died
On Monday morning, 18th instant, OF consumption,
HoaAcK RsEp, aged ~ years.
The relatives aud friends Of the family respectfully
invited TO attend the funeral this Tnesday) afternoon
at o'clock, from his late residence, 100 Franklin
street HIS remains will be taken TO Greenwood.
Cemetery.
Or vermont papers will please copy.
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In tho ctr and county New York. the 7th day Of
March 10 the 14h day of March, 1876.
Il Men; 80 Women; Al Boys; E Girls Total, l6s.
Abscs, Apopery 3; Burned or scalded Bronchitis
81 Cancer, l. Cholera int.ntum, Il Consumption s Oonvu
81 3ropsy 10 the hsad DrGPsy the chest Drown
Feva Fever bill Fever pserpera /; Fever
tent Fever scarlet Fever. yphus Fever eongestve
q Infannatiop Of BRAIN Inammstioa Of bowss u.
hammatou OF throat Inflammation Of liver Il
Lues venerea. 81 Msra.mus 6; Msases, l; Modification
faia. q Small poa, !; seh,ru., i Unhnowa.a
S. 10 90 ito 30 co. 30 40, 90 40 to So a. 50 to So q
SOTO 70. .; 70 toso, 3; 30 TO 90 !; 90 to 100, l.
CORNELIUS b. ARCHER, City Gin; Inspector.
tnGpectOr'a Office. M archll6