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WIsTAR'S BALsAM or WILD CHERRY!
Always TRILTMPHANTi eel
Cure Follows Cure ~ asa
lin its onward a Victorious Coursc!!


\ Ddyfon, rec. 70, io44.',
Mr. J. w. Whitmore: IA taf1!pi
Dear Sir-As you are the regular authorized q
gent in Dayton. for the sale Of ..Dri Wis'ars BAL
sam Of Wild .herry," itake this mcthoa q ma
king statement Of facts TO you (whiehI nope
may be published TO the world) in reference TO an
almost Miraculous cure, wrought IN my case py
means Of the above Invaluable Balsam, Language
fails 10 describe the salutary effects i produced,
and the great beneftl derived from II.
The citizens Of Dayton and vicinity well recoi-
ect that ON the 9th Of August lasr. received Sc
rious injury by the explosion OF cannon. a Pol,
ton OF lis contents entered my right sue ana
breast! and all probability some fragments or
splinters OF the ramrod passed through the plura,
and pierced the lungs. 48
After the lapse OF aboutsix weeks. l was at
lacked with distressing cough apd violent pain
in my right side. Some ten days after this, when
in paroxysim OF coughing, suddenly an ulce
broke, and large quantity Of very offensive matr
ter mixed with blood. most OF which found pas
sage through the opening OF the wound From
this opening there frequently passed 'quantitY
OF air, supposed to issue from the lungs During
all this time my suferings were most intolerable.
MY physiclane, meanwhile,pnid the strctest at
tention to me, and did oil in their power Tor my
recovery But with all theT skill they could not
reach the seat OF distress l was vlsiteu curing
this time by at least twenty Physiciana. 4
II was now reduced to certainty tp4E }nnena, !,
ton OF the Lungs was rapidly taking Piace and
that this would terminate my lie IN very Snort
time, was IN the highest degree propapie-
AT this critical stage messenger was dest
patched 20 ncinnati, and celebrated phyScia,n
OF that place was consulted. when ne was made
acquainted with my situation, he remarked that
a,;,u,d, vasI ,asf oms .ncsn !, ,b,a "a lyp ,hs
S;saaso s.ssoA ''ss' 10 ~
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E.YECU1OR'S NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersig gned
y has fnlen out letters testamentary under hi
will Of Daniel L. Goble. decensed,late Of Putnam
County Alipersons indebtedto said estate arc
requasted ts make immediate payment, and those
having claims against the estate 10 present
she same ior settlement
EBENEzER CORLE, Executor
Nsv. IL, 1876.
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VX7HEREAs. my wife ALvIRA CARDER,
wv did oufany Just Gauge or provocation
leave my bed and board, on Friday the 18th inst.
Thisis therefore to forbid any person haboring or
trusting her on my account. as will not be char
eeable OF pay any debts she may contract from
aud nfter this date.
Perry Tswnship, Oct. 10. l846.
IS THOMAS cARDER.
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.aDJuIyNTS7R.q TYO.N NOTICE.

M Office is hereby given that tho subscribers
ly were BY the Court Of Common Pleas this
day appointed Administrators with the will an.
nexed, of the Es;ase Of Henry Ridenour, late 81
Putnam County. Ohio deceased. - Dated Oct 26,
t846 JONATHAN Y. SACKETT.
MAGAKETKIDENOUR.
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nR.OsGooD'S INDIA CHOLA-
~ GOGUE. This is the season of year

~ GOGUE. This is the season of year
in which the noxious exhalations from the
earth predispose the system 10 Ague and Fe-
YER, and the various forms of Lillious dis
ease. Tho India Colagogue proves entirely
effectual as a preventative of those diseases,
and a certain remedy for their speedy and
permanent cure. Emigrants to the Western
States will entirely escape the Feyers Of
those regions BY the use Of this remedy, ac-
cording to the directions of the accompany
ing pamphlet, a copy Of which may be OBJ
tanned gratis Of H. G. Lee sole agent for
Kalida and viciniiy.
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NTOTICE is hereby given that there will be a
In Petition presented to the Commissioners Of
Pusnum county, ut their next session, praying for
! road leading from the Findlay and Kalida Free
pike TO the Kalida & Pendleton road; beginning at
the turnpike on the half section line west OF JOS
eph Beford's; thence north on said line tillit in
tersects the aforesaid road west of the Cranberry
creek. DANIEL CLANCY
Oct. aI. Ie4o. d
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BEN METCALF
Affornev and Coun sellor n "a

HHOTHey IND Go RsegI0T at Lam.
HAviNs opened an otiic ) l. Kalida, will give
his attention TO the of}itafy b3siness Of his
profession, and psisicasA:iJ 10 settlements Of
claims, payment Of taxes, &c., for non-repi-
dents - Kalida, May, s ~
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Any quantity, and Of the best qualities. AL
persons wishing tosupply themseveswth Spring
and Summer Goods viii do well to give US q call
and examine the prices and quality of our Goods
before purchasing elsewhere, a. We FILL MOI
BE EINDERS0LD BY ANY ONE! Want
Ginseng, Timothy seed. Flax seed, Whent. Blu;
ter, Beeswax, Feathers. For all Of which we
will pay the highest market prices. CASH will
no. be refused. Sodo not be backward, but step
up and give us a CALL
Kalida, June Rs 5tit ebw
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. a .4DMLA7S7R.a7YON. JNOaYCE.

MTOTICE is hereby given thar Hugh vaufne-
i y ter was by the Court Of Common Pleas Of
Putnam County. Ohio. appointed administrotor Of
the esiate Of William KINNEY, late Of said coun-
", { sceased Dated October, 20. 1896
HDGHVAN MFTER.
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GIIBOA HOTEL.
CHRISTIAN HESZ
HAS taken the tavern stand, formerly occu-
IN pied by MATHEW CnAmDERs, in
Gillian P.ltnar1 Co ~

UIlDOd, utilaln Cos y.
where he will At all times be ready to entertain
travellers, and those who may favor him with
their custom, in the best style in his power. He
will make every exertion 10 render the Gilboa
House oae ofthe best stopping places in this SEQ.
ton of country. Stabling and all necessary ac-
commodations well provided
j Giboa. April 30............ M f
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ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE

nj IOTICE is hereby given that Nicholas Nc
In Conncli wss, al the October Term Of the
court Of common Pleas Of Putnam county, appoin-
ted Administrator Of Jehn McKelvy, deceased.
october 20, l84s. NICHOLAS MCCONNELL.
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SOMETHING NEW UNDER THE SUN
STOVES! STOVES! STOVES


Ae ~ A<1%trt>@< = = Hftt
HAS lust received an assortment Of Cook
Porlor. and Seven-plate STOVES, which he
Offers 10 the citizens Of Kalida and Putnam
county, on such terms as iwiIl suit purchase
crs, and satisfy them that il Is cheaper 10 buy
Stove than 10 cut wood for a fireplace, to
say nothing Of superiority by way Of heat
and facility IN cooking.
The stoves ale got up In good style, and
combine both beauty and utility; they can
be had with or without copper furniture, as
suits purehsscn. "a
8 Bassett's 7yn-slop rss
is in full operation. He will keep constant
II On hand all articlesih his line, from RE-
fLEcron down 10 Pepper-box, and will not
be undersold.
Copper ware made 10 order, and repair
inc done on short notice.
Kalds, Oct. l646. 2%
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JAMES MACKENZIE,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,

Will attend to the usual business Of his profes-,
en-, the collection Of claims, &c. Ienture
Office, Kalida, o July, a i'S
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heather, Leather, Leather.

YTHE subscriber, THos. G. FORD, returns his
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-
sonable terms. f
The stock consists Of Sole Leather and Skirting,
and very superior Calf Skins, upper and kpps,
Harness and Bride, and bags Leather, SC. 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 aad see, before making purchases
elsewhere. Hides bought, and Plastering Hair
kept for sale. jan lift
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For the Columbian Fountain.


sash DEE Il s For the Columbian Fountain
mi TThe following lines were written in Charles
town, Mass, by very old lady, on hearing that
the last stone Of the Bunker Hill Monument had
X been placed in its position
s,o4, sr THE CAP-STONE.
And are you sure the news is truea
~ And are you sure 'us finished
Let every patriots bosom glow
With ardor undimnshed!
a. Theys ever sfrove TO humble US
Heaven did not that decree,
haWe'd sooner crumbe into dust,
Than to them bend the knee!
We defy the tyrant's mighty host
fierce, hostile band
Determined to maintain our post,
Err And guard our native land
Our band was small--our cause was great
PIX But GOD was with US still!
And this decreed Americas fate,
That day on Bunker's Hill
There rest the dead whose names shall live,
While time itself endures,
And at the last great day receive
s The palm that virtue e'er ensures.
Farewell! each dauntless hero
A sad--a last adieu
Let every true Pho BoNo,
For example look to you
PRO BONO PUBLICO.
4 &. E r !
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GENERAL AGENCY AT WASHING


Opposite the Treasury Department, IN the building
formerly occupied By CoreOran 4 Riggs.
MT ATTHEW ST. CLAIR CLARKE &
Nl 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 1t is unnecessary to enumerate all, we select the
following: Pensions of all kinds; revolutionary
claims against the States or United States, including
claims for lands; communication for half-pay and
bountes; claims arising out Of contracts with the
United States investigation Of titles, and procuring
patents for lands return of duties enormously ex-
acted paid under protest. written or verbal Flo
rda 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 public officer and pr-
vate citizen to all genrmen who have been in Con-
gress other public stations.
CLARKE & QUANTRILL.
feb eff
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BOARDING.

A GENTLEMAN and his wife can be accommo-
IA dated with board and pleasant room, on mo.
derate terms. Four or five single gentlemen can
also be accommodated at from 81 so to So per week
II paid weekly. Where gentlemen find their own
lodgings, So will be charged, to be paid invariably
IN Advance.
Transient boarders accommodated at so cents per
day. MRS. A. SHERLOCK.
feb Dat q street, between 9th and 10th
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.The British.

7 DLACK SILK AND WIDE BL O.ND La CES.
Dive are opening this morning one carton
Black Silk Laces.
Also, one carton Of black Brussels Laces from
one to eight inches wide for trimming dresses,
which we will sell very low
Also, a few embroidered Gold and Silver Scarfs
for head-dresses, and few rich Satin Ribands,
Flowers, &c. S. PARKER,
Fancy and Perfumery Store,
Jan 30-3t Pennsylvania avenue.
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GARDEN SEED,

Who7esdle and retail. r
W EATHERSFIELD GARDEN SEEDS, Cor
w sale on + street, 3 doors from IIth
street east. Just received and now opening,
large supply of Garden Seed, red and white On
ion sets, Garlick sets; early Peas Beans, Corn,
and general assortment Of Seeds.
Ls~ All orders promptly attendedt to.
THOS. G. WILSON,
jan 13--tf General Agent
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PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT
OF THE
COLUMBIAN COLLEGE, d. C.

A COLUMBIAN COLLEGE, d. C.
In this School pupils are fitted for admittance
to the College classes, or for other Objects
Students who are unprepared for entering par
ticular class, may here pursue the requisite STU
dies; while those who are not designed for pro-
fession can select such branches as will suit their
objects in life. H
Mr.. Thomas w. Tobey, gentleman who is
amply qualified, having passed through collie
giate course, and been engaged for several years
10 the business of Instruction will have charge of
the school. His whole time and energies WILDE
devoted toits interests, and it is hoped it will
thus be rendered worthy of extensive patronage.
This school will be under the constant supern-
tendence Of the Faculty of the College.
COURSE OF STUDY
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Ancient and
Modern Geography, English Grammar, Ancient
and Modern History, Book Keeping, Chemistry.
Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Algebra ,Geome-
try Surveying, Andrews and Stoddard's Latin
Grammar and Exercises, Sophocles' Greek
Grammar and Exercises, Latin Reader, Caesar,
Virgil, Cicero's Select Orations, the Gospels.
jacobs Greek Reader, Anthon's ed, and such
authors as are read in the lower classes of the
college, Defamation and Composition.
m CHARGES PER anARTER.
Reading, Writing, and Elementary Arith-
metic $4 90
Arithmetic, Geography, English Gram
mar, Geography of the Heavens, Anci-
ent and Modern History 100
Natural Philosophy, chemistry, Algebra,
Geometry, Surveying, Book Keeping
and Composition 8 90
Latin and Greek Classics 10 90
Pupils who board and have a room in the
College building will be charged for
Library, Room, Bed and Furniture,
per Quarter 5 90
Table, Lights and Servant, per week 2 25
At less expensive table, where tea and
coffee. are excluded, per week so
Instruction will be given in French and Ger
man, without additional expense to those who
study the Languages.
There aro three vacations in the School; four
weeks in August, one at Christmas, and the lst
week in May.
CoLLEeE HILL, Jan. |, 1886 jan lin
q FRAME HOUSES FOR RENT on G street,
~ south, near Four-and-a-half street inquire Of
dec 90-tf ISAAC STODDARD.
A CARD.--The subscriber will on the LIST Of
Ia January ensuing render to his customers
all of their respective accounts, and shall expect
them to be attended to Immediately
dec 30-4t l W. S. PARKER.
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STEAM BETWEEN NEW YORK AND
LIVERPOOL.
aaA sSM sssk stA

TNHE Great Western Steamship Com
i pany's Steamships the GREAT WEST
ERN seventeen hundred tons, four hundred and
fifty horsepower, b. r. Mathews, Esq. Commander;
the GREAT BRITAIN, three thousand five hun
dred tons, one thousand horsepower Lieutenant
James Hosken, X. NJ, Commander, are intended to
sail as follows
GREAT WESTERN.
From Liverpool From Ne,o York.
Saturday, May Il, 1916 Thursday, June 12 ls46
Saturday, July S, Thursday, July 81, q &c
Saturday, Aug. %, THURSDAY, Sept. ls,
Saturday, Oct. III, THURSDAY, Nov. 6,
GREAT BRITAIN.
From Liverpool From Ne,o York.
Saturday, July 26, 1916 Saturday, Aug. 80, ls4s
Saturday Saturday Sept Sept z, Saturday, Oct. s5, g
Fare per Great Western 500, and SIS Stewards
fees.
Fare per Great Britain will be announced in a
future advertisement
For freight or passage apply to
RICHARD IRWIN, 90 Front st.,
feb ST New York, Feb. 20, 1916.
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TUDsON,s PORTRAIT.- -subscriptons

UDSON' PORTRAIT.- Subscriptions
y will be received at VIM. Q. FoRcEs bookstore,
corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 10th street. for
copies Of the Portrait of DR.. Judson, now in course
OF preparation, and soon to be published under the
direction Of the Baptist Board Of Foreign Missions,
at the following prices: Lthograph, on good paper,
20 cents; fine board, SO cents; steel engraving,
on comman plate paper, 81 India proof impressions,
So. The Portrait is from Painting bv Harl;ng
diiu 10 III sizo LiAe inches by eleven. feb Gift
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VACCINE MATTER FRESH FROM
THE cow

"A many individuals have expressed want of
N confidence in the vaccine mat'.,r generally in
use much of it being old and sup,,,-a to be dete-
rlorated by time and its passage through such va
riety of constituuon- Doctor ]. A. Wroe has,
therefore, procured, through the politeness of DIR.
Cole, Of Baltimore city, the genuine article, re-
Gently from the COW; and he is now prepared to
vaccinate all persons who may give him a call.
ofhce opposite Coleman's National Hotel Penn
sylvania avenue; residence street. between 18th
and 18th streets ]. A. WROE.
feb 2-3t E.H|
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NOCAL MUSIC.-Mr. LINCOLN, OF the Co
Y lumban College, has commenced course Of
instruction in the elements and practice ol Vocal
Music, at the E street Baptist Church, The class
meets on Saturday mornings, at o'clock Per-
sons desrous Of entering The class are requested to
attend. Charge, only one dollar per quarter.
jan 27--3t
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CUMBERLAND COAL from the celebrated
~ mines Of the Maryland Mining Compa-
ny, and Of quality better than any heretofore Of
fered in this market can he had by the car load Or
smaller quantity, at ]. PURDY'S
Coal and Lumber Yard, Centre-market.
feb eff 80
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WINTER MILLINERY.

Mrs. s. PARKER having left over few Rich
INl Silk, Satin, and Velvet Hats, will sell them
of without regard to the cost These hats are of
the latest Partisan winter Styles and in perfect con
dition. at
Also, few very rich embroidered evening dresses,
Ribbon. Flowers, &c., Sc. all Of which we will sell
off in order to prepare for our Spring opening.
Y. aial} sa S. PARKER'S
Fancy and Perfunery Store, Pa. avenue.
'ys feb l3-2w
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SELLING OFF AT COST.

~. close his Establishment opposite Browns
Hotel, (and confne his business to his Store be-
tween 18th and 18th streets,) will dispose of his
extensive and handsome assortment of Fashion
able Goods, comprising every thing desirable in
his line, at cost price for cash.
They will be made to order in the latest styles,
in his usual superior manner, or sold ready finish
ed, being all made under his directions. Gentle
men may depend upon getting good Garments, as
well as extremely low in price.
This is rare opportunity, and should not be
neglected. Call at G. ECKLOFF'S,
Merchant Tailor & Fashionable Clothing Store,
Pennsylvania avenue, opp. Browns Hotel
Dec 9-6t
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INP0RT4.N'T7' no GE.NPLE.ME.M.

IMPORTANT TO GENTLEMEN
TDWARD McCUBBIN has handsomely fitted
nI up the three-story house recently erected on
the site of his former stand, where he will be happy
To resume his business as barber and hair dresser.
He very respectfully invites return of his old and
esteemed customers and solicits the patronage of
the public generally to the Temple of Fashion,
No. /, on Sth street. near Pennsylvania avenue.
With the most competent assistants, and every de-
scripton of materials that can render his opera
tions luxury, instead of dull, sleepy process,
he hatters himself that to him will be accorded the
credit Of keeping pace with the times in all that
has tendency to add to the comfort and improve
the appearance Of the outer man.
Not only in the face has Nature made
Its comeliness and beauty to abound,
But in the scissors edge and razor's blade
The aids to loyeinessare ever found.
nov 4-tf
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TNVENING DRESSES.--We have in store
IL an elegant and well assorted stock of Dress
materials for evening, to which we would invite
the attention of the ladies. We have
Rich embroidered Tarleton Robes, in variety
ofstyles, tucked, founced, SIC.
Medium embroidered Tarleton Robes, all
colors
Embroidered Grape Robes
Do Grapes, in pieces
Polka spotted Organdies
Rich Brocade Velvet Silks
DO Brocade Silk
With great variety Of Twills, Grapes, Lis
ses, SC.
Also, short white kid Gloves, half long and
or long do
With avaHety of rich goods of all descrip-
tiOns.
Strangers visiting Washington will always
find at our house the best goods, best assortment,
and prompt attention, and goods always war
ranted to be as stated by us, or taken back We
always sell to puHctual customers at the lowest
cash prices. Members of Congress and others
who may open accounts with us, can rely on
having them at cash prices.
Dec 9-tf d. CLAGETT s. CO.
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EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS.

EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS.
HIHOMAS PURSEI4L has just imported, per
| ships Pacific and Hampden, from Liverpool
and other sources, one hundred and thirteen pack
ages Of the above articles Of the newest style and
from the best manufactures, such as
French and English china dinner, tea, and toilet
Sets, or pieces detached
Canton china, pearl, white, blue, stone china and
blue printed, and figured Plates
Dishes, Bowls, Vases, Ia great Variety
In aword, his very extensive Stock embraces al
ments.
Dixons English Britannia Tea and Coffee Sets,
and plated Castors
And, also, American Britannia Coffe and tea
Sets, or pieces separate
Castors, Lamps, Candlestcks, Mugs, covered
Pitchers Table and tea Spoons, Covered Urns and
Briggins, &c.
Solar, lard, or oil Lamps
Lamp GlassesSand Wicks, of almost every size
lvory-handied and other Knives and Forks, ia
complete sets or separate
Plated and brass CandIestcks, Shutters and Trays
Walters, Looking Glasses, Shovel and Tongs
Cut, pressed, and plain Tumblers, Wines
Champagnes, Finger Bowls, Wine Coolers,
Clarets
Decanters, Fruit Baskets, Dishes, Lamps, Sc.
A large assortment of common Ware, suitable
for retailing. All of which will be sold, whole
sale and retail, as cheap as the very cheapest
English Pipes in boxes
First quality Stone Ware at the factory prices.
As the subcriber is determined to reduce his
heavy stock of Goods he intends to sell low, and
solcits call from his friends and the public gener-
ally at his store opposite Brownss Hotel, Pennsy-
| vania avenue. THOMAS PURSELL.
Nov. 18-2m
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7 ONGFELLOW'S POEMS, LLLUSTR.AT-
IL ED-A new and beautiful edition of Long
fellows Poems one volume octave, richly bound
and splendidly illustrated with numerous engrav-
ings.
Also, The Lady of the Lake, l volume Lalla
Rookh, in volume, richly bound and illustrated !;
and ether of the most popular prose and poetical
works in the langusge. got up in the same style.
Childe Harolde, with sixty illustrations, London
copy. just imported along with many others, by
dec l3 F. TAYLOR.
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THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE IN
SURANCE COMPANY;
Office No. IL, Wall street, New York.

SURANCE COMPANY;
Ohce No. IL, Wall street, New York.
THIS Company continue to insure LIVES ON
j LY 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
hree-fourths in secured note, payable in one year,
with six per cent interest, subject to assessments.
if required by the Company; or it may be paid in
monthly or quarterly payments at the option Of the
insured. There will be an annual dividend Of pro-
fits paid in scrip certificates, bearing per cent in
terest, which interest is payable annually. The
Company will loan on their scrip two-thrds its
amount, or it may be applied to the payment Of fu-
ture premiums or to increase the amount insured.
All persons taking policies become members, but are
not liable beyond the amount of their premiums.
married woman can insure the life Of her hus-
band, secure from any demands of bis 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.
or In first mortgages real estate, worth double the
amount loaned.