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The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-04-16

PRESENCE OF MIND. A boy returns
ing home from Montreal, with the price
of a pair Of oxen, was lately accosicd by
a hi%ghwayman, who presented pistols,
with the usualorder, Stand and deliveri'
The boy becoming alarmed, pulled from
his pocket the purse containing the mon.
ey, which fortunately dropped on the
road ; the robber Immediately jumped
out Of his sleigh, which was then some
yards in advance of the purse, and ran
back for his longed for treasure, when
tho boy, with great presence OF mind,
took hold ofthe reins and drove off as
fast as he could, with both horses and
sleigh. The robber then fired his pis-
tolls, the contents Of which passed thro'
the back Of the sleigh and between the
boys legs. The boy reached home in
safety, and after examining the sleigh,
found in the box Of it, which was locked,
the sum Of three thousand francs.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-04-16

"TALK ENGLISH, DocToR" A Wear
dale doctor was lately summoned 10 a cot
tage at HARDWOOD in eesdale, near Dar>
lington, and found a boy-patient in need
OF his services.
"Put out your tongue" said the doctor.
The lad stared like a "sawvison."
"My good boy" repeated the medical
man, "iet me see your tongue"
"TaIk English, DOCTOR" said the moth
er; then turning to her son she cried
"Hoppen thy godlei, and push out thy
lol.icker."
The lad lolled out his tongue in a mo-
mentl
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-04-16

V0IUIN OF RIaNMD0Io
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-04-16

WHIPPING A SCHOOL MASTER. Two
persons in Cleveland, Ohio, have been
tried for hoggiug a school master who had
inflicted severe punishment upon a boy
They were fined $50 and costs. Down
East the suits are generally against the
teacher for severity 10 the boys,
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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 meedf, being at all times accepta-
BILE, and at this time peculiarly Indispensable.
A. GREEN,
jan 90 Auction and Commission Merchant.
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TO THE AFFLICTED.

TO THE AFFLICTED.
IOAD'S patent graduated electrogalvanic appa.
" ratus, with patent insulated poles for medica
and other purposes
The undersigned is prepared to apply the above
admirable, alpervading, pleasant, safe, and potent
remedial agent, which has accomplished wonders,
where all other remedies have failed, in the " hole
train Of nervous and rheumatic complaints, (too
numerous to be here particuIarized) and in the
actual restoration Of sight, speech, and hearing,
where no destruction of the organ has taken place.
Most respectable proof from physicians and others
will be exhibited at his apartments, south side Penn
sylvania avenue, sixth house East Of the Market
and nearly opposite Browns Hotel, where the
splendid first size largest apparatus will be kept
in readiness at any hour, day or night that may be
appointed; and the second size for use abroad
when required. He has received due instructions
in their application from the inventor for which he
was previously prepared by many years expert
ence in the use Of electricity in another form.
AS this is subject to which justice cannot be
done in a newspaper advertisement communica-
ton will shortly be made to the public in another
way, embracing opinions of eminent physicians of
the apparatus, and selections from successfully
treated eases.
The undersigned, having twenty-five years ago
been in the practice, in certain cases. of aiding the
operation Of the electric fluid by relaxing the system
during its use in the vapor BATH this sauary prac-
tice will be continued, the oatn invented by him
being pecuharly adapted to such service.
# BOYD REILLY,
p. s. b. R. has been appointed one of the
general agents for the sale of apparatus and rights
Of use in places not already disposed Of Ladies
and gentlemen who had not an opportunity of see-
ing them at the Capitol or Gadsby's Hotel are re-
spectiulIy invited to examine and try their, fscts
at his apartments; they will find them by no mean
shocking. july II
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CARRIAGES, CARRIAGES!

MIr5E y THE snbscrlber fetufns MS snceT6
QSslt tgC thanks to his friends and the public
0EI<~ tD = generally for the patronage heretofore
extended to him, and has the pleasure to inform
them that he has just finished splendid assortment
Of FASHIONABLE CARRIAGES of every de-
scription which he will sell on the most reasonable
terms for cash or approved paper. His establish
ment is two doors west of his old stand corner of
3D. street and Pennsylvania avenue, and opposite
iadsby' New Hotel. Persons in want Of carriages
will find it to their advantage to give me call be-
fore purchasing. Old carriages repaired at the
shortest notice, or taken in exchange for ones
iune 2O-eodtf MICHAEL. McDERMOTT.
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COIletOn Bitters.

HNHESE Bitters are purely vegetable com
Il pound, and are offered to the public from
principle of benevolence under the fullest convic-
tion that they will be found safe and sovereign
emedy for Dyspepsia They have been trum-
,hantly tested, not only by some of the most re-
spectable families and physicians in the State Of
South Carolina, who have furnished ample testi-
mony as to their decided excellence, hut also by the
proprietor, who, for ten years, suffered all the gloom
incident to that stubborn and distressing disease.
They possess the peculiar excellence, denied to
most other Bters, OF not proving injurious by con-
tinued use. They contain not single deleterious
ingredient, and, as seen from the directions which
accompany each bottle, may be given with entire
safety to an infant in the month.
In accordance with your request that would
give my opinion concerning the "Collen Bitters,"
which | have both taken myself and used in my
practice, it affords pleasure in being able to as
sert that / entertain for it mo high and exalted
opinion, as being medicine well calculated to give
relief and even the disease for which it is is-
aued, and has become notorious, namely Dyspepsia.
know Of no other compound of medicine which is,
as dyspeptic remedy, more often attended with
such gratifying and pleasing result substituting
for disease good health, for melancholy and OPP
pressed heart and mind cheerfulness and sprightii-
ness of intellect. s
know OF one case in particular in which Colle-
ton Bltters were peculiarly applicable. After the
unavalling attendance OF the most respectable ars
scientific physicians, and having postponed travelling
as derner resort, when the patient was too debili-
ated to undertake the task, these bitters (by the
consent Of the attending physician) were resored
to, and by persevering continuance attended with
the most unlocked for and happy effects changing
family of distress and afliction to one of happi.
ness preserving for the infants the guardian eye ofa
mother, and for a husband the only comfort and
happiness of his life. Colleton Bitters believe to
be an invaluable medicine in family practice, being
highly useful in the cholc complaints during denti-
ton. Although preiudced against patent medicines,
in this instance cannot but have favorable opin-
ion judging of its virtues only by the good see re-
sulting from ite use. With respect
JAMES L. FOPE, M. d.
st. Luke's Parish, s. c., March, 1916.
For sale by the only Agent for the District of
Columbia, B. HOMANS,
Between 10th and tn streets, Washington.
august If
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Hardware! Hardware!! Hardware Il!

E. WHEELER, Penn Avenue, near 7th street.
TAS just opened an entire new and well select
ll ed assortment Of Hardware, Cutlery and
Fancy Goods, which he offers for sale at whole
sale or retail, on as accommodating terms as they
can be had in the district.
His stock consists in part of the following art-
cles Rogers & Sons and others Table Cutlery
in complete sets, Ivory, Buffalo, Buck, Bone, and
Cocoa Dining, and Desert Knives and Forks, Ger
man Silver, and Britannia, Tea and Table Spoons,
Penkniyes, Razors, Scissors Nut Picks, and
Crackers, Cooks, Butchers Shoe and Carving
Knives, Shutters and Trays, Plated, Steel and
Brass Audirons, Shovels and Tongs, Shovel and
Tong Stands, and Tenders, Tea Trays and Wal
tiers, in sets and separately, Bellmetal and Porce-
Ian Preserving Kettles, Iron, Tin, Tea Kettles and
Sauce Pans, Long and Short Handle Frying Pans,
and Stove Pans, Ovens and Lids, Pots, Skllets,
Griddles and extra Lids, Iron Furnaces, Potatoe
Steamers, Mortars and Pestles, Warfe Irons, Sad
Irons, Skmmers, Ladies' and Forks, Coffee Mills,
Sifters, Bread Toasters, &c., Shovels, Spades,
Forks, Hay and Straw Knives, Axes, Hatchets,
Hammers, Saws and Planes, Cut, wrought and
Horse Shoe Nails, Cut Tacks pat. Brads and Spara-
bles, Rim, Cottage, Mortise and Stock Locks,
Closet, Cupboard, Till, Chest, Trunk and Pad
Locks, Mortise' Stop Knob and Thumb Latches,
and Bolts, Table, Butt, Parliament, H. l.. & Strap
Hinges, Palmer's pat. Blind Hinges, to fasteJ
back and to Farnham's pat. Window Blind fas-
teners, Common and Axle Sash Pulleys and sash
Cord, New England Co. Wood Screws all sizes,
Sofa Springs, Bed Screws, Castors and Furniture
Knobs, Curtain Bands and Pins, Iron and Brass
Ha, and Coat Hooks Single and Double Barrel
Guns and Apparatus, Brushes, Combs, Buttons,
Needles and Pins, Shoe Thread, Cotton, Worsted,
Diaper, Boot and Strainfng Web, Curry Combs,
Horse Cards, Wool Cards, Ok, Trace Halters,
Backband and Dog Chains, Brass, Copper and Iron
Wire, Round, Flat and Square Iron, Hoop and
Band Iron, Nail Rods, Burdens pat. Horse Shoes,
Carriage Springs, Wagon Boxes, American and
English Blister, Cast and Sheer Steel, &C., &c
All Of which, he viii sell as low as can be had
at any regular Hardware House in the city.
Washington, Nov. 4, ls45
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Pulling or extra citing Teeth.
Dry Goods, Dry Goods |.

TIME subscriber has just returned fIcm the
Il North with well-assored stock Of Spring
and Summer Goods, among which may be found
Rich French Lawns and BalzariIes
Graduated Lawns and Ginghams
Mourning Lawns and Ginghams
French, English and American Prints
Black and Bue-black Silks
Swiss, Null, Book, and Plaid Muslins
Black and Blueblack Alpacas, Black Grape
Shawls and Scarfs, rich Berege Silk
Worsted & Embroidered Canton Grape Shawls
Rich Berege and Silk Scarfs
White, black and lead colored Moreen for skirts
Grass and Muslin Skirts
Irish Linen. Table Diaper and Marsees Toi-
let Covers
Plain and Hemstitched Linen cambric Hand.
kerchiefs
4 Parasols and Parasolets
Marseilles and Satin Vestings
Fancy Casslmeres Summer Cloths SC.
Boys wear Of every kind and quality
Hosiery and Gloves of every description ant
price
Bonnets, Paris Lace, English Lace, Lace Nea-
pOlitan
English Straw, Rutland Braid, and Florence
Braid.
In fact, have full assortment Of all kinds
seasonable goods, and will sell at small advance
for cash or to punctua customers.
WILLIAM X. RILEY,
Corner sth street, and opposite Centre Ma ket
april 2-f
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4 LExANDRIA ACADEMY.-The fall term

IN of this institution, will commence on Monday
August 3lst. The course of study embraces the
usual branches of an ENGLISH EDUcATION, the
LATIN, GREEK, and FRENCH LANGUAGES, and a
FULL COURSE in MATHEMATICS. Youths can be
prepared in this School for College. the Counting
Room, or the study of Profession INSTRUCTION il
given by means Of Textbooks, Lectures, and IA
miliar remarks and illustrations each recitation
To every student is assigned rectatons sufficient
in the judgment Of the teacher, to occupy the hours
allotted to study and at the time for recng he is
thoroughly examined, and such explanations are
then given, as will enable him to understand the
subject fully, and aid in impressng it clearly upon
the mind.
A monthly report of each student, carefully made
out from records preserved of all his Rotations is
sent to parents and guardians, presenting faithful
account OF his industry, scholarship, and general
department.
The students will have the advantage of an at
tendance upon a regular course Of LECTURES on
NATURAL PHILosopHY and CHEMISTRY delivered
during the fall and winter months. These Lectures
will be fully illustrated, by beautiful and complete
set of apparatus. The School is also supplied with
Surveying Lastruments, Globes, Maps, Charts
and REPLEcTINe TELESCOPE, of eight feet focal
LENGTH powerful and effective instrument.
In connection with the present School, which has
been heretofore open for the admission of day scho
lars only, limited number of BOARDING
SCHOLARS will be received. Those who attend
the School boarders, will reside n the family of
the Principal. and as only small number will be
received, such attention to their morals and comfort
will be given, will, it is believed supply, in
great measure the tender solicutude received under
the parental roof.
TERMs.-The charge for boarding, washing, fuel
and lights, with Tuition in English, Latin and
Greek, Sl50a year, payable quarterly, in advance
The quarters to consist Of IL weeks each. Tuition
in French, Drawing and Painting, an extra charge.
r. L. BROCKETI,
au IT, Principal, Alexandra.
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This Company was incorporated IN iSls, win
perpetual charter, and capital OF S250,OOO with
liberty to increase to $500000, and insure against
loss or damage by fire, Dwelling Houses, Stores
Manufacturing Establishments, Household Fnrni
ture and Merchandise in general, on the most la
vorable terms. Ets lHH
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 prompmess, and any losses
which it may sustain risks taken al this Agency,
will be literally adjusted by the agent according 70
the usage Of the best Fire Companies, and Iaid
with promptness in current funds.
In case differences should arise touching apy loss
or damage, the Company is pledged, by resolution
Of the Board of Directors, to submit the same to
arbraors, indiferently chosen; or at the o2.iSr Of
the assured the jurisdiction of the proper Court Ct
this city will be acknowledged.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Thomas X. Brace, Samuel Tudor,
Griffin Siemd,nan, Joseph Morgan,
james Thomas, Ward Woodbridge,
Joseph Church Silas B. Hamilton,
Frederick Tyler, Robert Buel
Samuel e. Brought0n, Miles A. 1ntth,
E. White, Jain L. Boswell,
Ebeaeser FloDer, .Joesph Prmt,
Thomas X. Brace, President.
S. L. Loon,is, Secretary. may / ta~2m.
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TOOTH ACHE CURED,
DIR. Van Patten,

regularly qualified Physician, as well as an
experienced DENTIST, cures tooih-acle, in all
cases where il is proper and desirable to save the
aching tooth, for which the charge is but Fifty
Cents.
Pulling or extracting Teeth.
DIR. 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:
Strangers will do well to inquire of citizens, and
particularly of citizen physicians, before allowing
themselves to be humbugged by travelling pretend
ers, 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 Iodd's Hat store, near Browns Hote-jan S--ti
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7 UST PUBLISHED, and for sale at the Book
y Store Of U. Ward g. Son, Pennsylvania Ave-
nue., near the Rail Road Depot, and at ]. Ken
nedy's Book Store, on +, near l4,h street,
No. OF the Oreg0nian;
Or, History Of the Oregon Territory; containing
the Laws Of Oregon, with Description Of the Po-
tical condition of the Country, well as its Gil
mate, Resources, Soil, Productions, and Progress in
Education, With Map. BY CaARLEs SAxros,
Of Oregon City. o J.. june l3-6m
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: From the National InteMeencer

from He National InfeHgencer
FLATrERINs CoMpLIMENT.-So great was the
admiration which the specimens ofPhotography from
the Plumbe National Daguerrean Gallery command
ed at the late Fair that number Of gentlemen, desi-
rus oftestyng their high appreciation of the per-
lection to which Professor Plumbe has brought this
BEAUTIFUL art, have presented him with handsome
Gold Medal, accompanied by highly compliments
ry letter, expressive oftheir admiration of bis genius
as a. artist, and his worth as man.
june l6-2tawly. a
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CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL.

CHARLES CALVERT, JE., CABINET and
" CHAIR MANUFACTURERS, Corner Of Penn
syIrania avenGs, and l6ih street, Washington City
Venltan Blinds made to order. All work executed
punctually, and in the most workmanlIke manner.
Funerals attended at the shortest notice, and on
reasonable terms.
The subscriber thankful for past favors he has
received, respectfully asks for continuation oftbe
same; he is always prepared TO execute any work
in the above line
Old Furniture repaired and vanished, also taken
in exchange for new nov Sly. z. Z.
N c. BEVERIDGE'S CHEAP TAILORING
", EST.aBrISH HyuEJNT Per,lsy sylpania avenue OPP
posite Coiemas 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 Coats, best style, SO so
Do. do. Pants do 9 90
Do. do. Vests do. rs
Making Coats without trimmings 90
Do. Pants do do, / 25
Do. Vests do do. 25
All work warranted to fit in 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 ina very supe-
rior style.
NJ 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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LOTS FOR SALE.-I will sell
Y on reasonable terms all or part Of Lots Nos.
and g. in Square No. 247 fronting 100 feet on l4th
streat west and l60 feet l. street NORTH the burnt
Cottage) containing about $1,000 square feet Of
ground. The title indisputable and unincumbered.
REBECCAK. BILLING,
f street, between 9th and 10th sts
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DLUMBE NATIONAL DAGUERRI-
/ AN GALLERY and Photographers
Furnishing DepOts:

Il
Furnishing DepOts:
AWARDED THE
GOLD AND SILVER MEDALS,
-Four First Premiums, and 1uo Highest
HonOrS,
At the National the Massachusetts, the New " ork,
and the Pennsylvania exhibitions, for the most
Splendid Colored Daguerreotypes, and Best
apparatus euer EThbited
Concert Hall, Pennsylvania Avenue,
WAsHNGToN CRY, NEAR BRowN's HOTEL.
205 Baltimorestreet, Baltimore, adjoining Camp
bells Jewelry store.
25l Broadway, New York.
Boston, IS Court, and SO Hanover streets
Petersburg, Va, Mechanics Hail.
l36 Chesnut street, Philadelphia.
Cincinnati, Fourth and Walnut, and 176 Main
street
saratoga Springs, Broadway.
Paris, l27 Vieille Rue du Temple
Liverpool, 80 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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'HBSuBscRIBERkeep constantly inland agood
- assortment OF HARDwARR, including hoilo,o
,odre, Wood Ware, Brushes, Baskets, Jap. Tin Ware
door Mats and large collection Of Miscellaneous
hoods TO which he invites the attention of pur-
chasers believing that he can and does sell as low
as any other house in the c;ty
Jan 3l--n GEO SAVAGE.
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THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE IN
SURANCE COMPANY;

ONCE No. IL, Wall street, New YOrk.
NHIS Company continue to insure LIVES ON
| IY 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
threefourths in secured note, payable in 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 vii loan on their scrip two-thirds 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.
A married woman can 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 equi-
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,
in first mortgages real estate, worth double the
amount loaned.
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WHITES Compound Sirup OF WILD
wv CHERRY, Sa rsa parilla, and other

!,
MEDICINAL. PLANTS. he preparef Of tn
above Sirup, havirg witnessed Cor many years its
extraordinary effects in obstinate coughs and In
truth, in all breast complaints tending To consump-
tion, has been induced by many Of those who have
experienced lis salutay operation, offer il TO the
public under the full conviction that the timely use
Of this comp und will avert the fatal termination of
many cases.
The preparer adds to this notice the certificates of
two respectable citizens, who ascribe their restoration
to health to this preparation.
This is TO certify that my daughter received great
benefit from mixture called Compound Sirup of
Wild Cherry and SarsapariIla, prepared by Mrs ].
G. White, on 9th street, between ID and F. sheets.
Her cough was entirely cured by using the above
3 up, and ! take pleasure in recommending il TO
the public a sure and speedy remedy for coughs,
however violent or long standing.
j. X. HANSON,
ii street, First Ward, Washington
Mrs. j. C. WHITE Dear Madam,--Tt affords me
heartfelt satisfaction to lay before the public the hem
eft received from your Compound Sirup of Wild
Cherry and Sarsaparilla. | was taken, two years
ago, with bad cough, ard red great many things
that were recommended, and nothing did me any
good was advised to try some of your Compound
Sirup Of Wild Cherry and Sarsapara NV ugh
was SO bad that hardly could go along, and after
taking the first bottle was so much better that
was able to attend to my business, and now am
entirely clear of my cough.
JOHN HAGERTY,
Ninth street, near l., Washington,
AGENTS.
s. Redfern. First Ward, Washington
Lewis Clephane, Penn. avenue, between 9th" and
10th streets.
Refer To
Mrs. Lucinda O'Farre Dove, F street, between
lth and 18th streets
Edward Francis, King street. Alexandra, D. c.
Price ST. per bottle or $40 per dozen For sale
by J. G. WHITE, Ninth street,
feb l4-2awly Between and f Streets
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JUST RECEIVED.

NOW andng cargo Of White Pine Lumber,
lN consisting of IA, 6-4 and S-4 Select and COM
mon cuttings, Hemlock Rails, Cherry, Ash, Poplar,
and Maple, together with general assortment oi
building materials, which will be sold low for CASH
or short notes.
FOR RENT.--Two nearly new story brick
houses on tn street. between G and ii streets.
Enquire at the Lumber Yard, 9th street and ga
nal. WARD ~ LEHMAN
june ltf