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JUST RECEIVED.

NTOW anding cargo Of White Pine Lumber,
IN consisting of A. Ga and s.4 Select and CON-
mon cuttings, Hemlock Rails, Cherry, Ash, Poplar,
and Maple, together with general assortment oil
building materials which will be sold low Tor CASA
or short notes.
FOR RENT.--Two nearly new story brick
houses on llth street, between G and streets.
Enquire at the Lumber Yard, 18th stree, ana "a
nal. 4.. WAhD bIt'"hF .
june l-tf - II HaH.H bps toag ll
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WAsHNGTON AeRNOYa I

Etna Fire Insurance Company, Of Hart
ford, Connecticut. ,5,s s.,s, 81.
APPLICATION for insurance, or The renewal
IN Of policies, and all business connected with
the Office, may be made TO the subscrber, agent o.
the Company for The District Of Coumhla, and "
ciniy. with full power to receive and Issue policies
on terms as favorable as any other Office. d iIai 4
,t ,jfs4o..q4. d. A. HALL, Agent
Washington, lsf April, ls46. I'll iia
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oRTHINGTON G. SNETHEN. a
ATTORNEY!AND cOUNSELLORAT LAW
WASHINGTON, d. g., practices in the Su-
wv preme Court Of the United States and II ssv-
era courts Of the district Of Columbia, and prose
ecutes sll manner oi claims against the United
States, either before Congress Of the different de-
psrlmsnis oi the govsrments
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DLUMBE NATIONAL DAG -
AN GALLERY and Photographer
DepOts: p

DLUMBE NATIONAL DAGUEk-
AN GALLERY and photographer
Furnishing DepOts:
AWARDED THE
GOLD AND SILVER MEDALS,
-Four First Premiums, and 1ioo Highest
HonOrs,
At the National, the Massachusetts, the New ork,
and the Pennsylvania exhibitions. for the most
Splendid Colored Ddgiierreotypes, and Best
apparatus eper Exhibited
Concert Hall, Pennsylvania Avenue,
WASHINGTON CRY, NEAR BRowN's HoTEL.
205 Baltimore street, Baltimore, adjoining Camp
BELLS Jewelry store. alt4A
25l Broadway, New York. 4
Boston, IS Court, and So Hanover streets. IN
Petersburg, Va, Mechanics Hall
1876 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
Cincinnati, Fourth and Walnut, and l76 Main
street 81 tW TX i3#t@ "a ta#"' WV
Saratoga Springs, Broadway. h."a
Paris, l27 Vieille Rue du Temple l
Liverpool, 80 Church street ei.h ~
Portraits taken in exquisite style, without regard
to weather. = gaafDi eas. aia mpWt ttt \
Instructions given in the art. qsa al l@ FeVt
large assortment Of Apparatus and Stock al
ways on hand, at the lowest cash prices.
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A LARGE PAPER FOR 81 A YEAR.
Now publishing in the city Of Philadelphia,
SCOTH'S WEEKLY PAPER.
A large size Family Newspaper, Neutral in Poll
tics and Religion, and devoted to Literature, Truth
News, the Arts, Sciences. Health, Temperance,
Morality, Amusements, Mechanics, Education, the
Farmer, Markets, &c. The subscription price,
ONLY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR,
when subscribed in Clubs Of Five, and less when
over that'num
or Persons acting as agents. and procuring sub
scrbers, are allowed copy gratis for their trouble
or Remember--Scott's Philadelphia "WeekIy
Paper" is not reprint of any other. The matter
with eh it is printed is not taken already set up,
iron daily paper. GrIt is all entirely fresh,
and consequently Of the choicest kind. No other
weekly paper has so many able contributors nor has
any Of them SO much original matter.-rO at.
M THE CONTENTS sspFIt
Are varied, and consist of every matter that can
interest, amuse instruct-such Stories, Poetry
Legends Biographies, Statistics, History, and the
very latest News from all parts of the globe. The
prices Of the staple products of the country in all
the principal markets, well the price OF cattle
in all the Atlantic Cities condensed into brief
space in each number. thus rendering the Weekly
Paper desirable and useful article in every family,
containing as it does, variety that encompasses all
tastes, centering iii the social circle. st N1
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United states Agency and Notariai OF
n fice. established I'm 1s43.
'EDMUND F. BROWN, Attorney and .ageni for
i Claimants, Notary Public, Illinois Commissioner
&r. continues to settle all kinds OF business with
the several branches Of Government, with his
usual promptness, efficiency and fidelity; especi-
ally G, AIMS poR PENSIONS, PATENTS, LANDS, Posr
OrrIcr AND OTHER CONTRACTS, Sc, 7h street,
a little north of the Post Office.
Is- Letters must be post paid
feb 6---law6m! ~ tits -
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+t Xxx t3 DIRECTORS. aNt t.t t4t#
Rensselaer, Havens, Robert L. Patterson,
Guillaume Merle, Seth Low,
Lewis G.. Grover, Charles s. Macknett,
VIM. A. F. Pentz, Thos. B. Segur, Y @5t
VIM. M. Simpson, Marcus l.. Ward. @
Henry McFarlan,
ROBERT i. PATTERSON, President
BEsJ. &c. MILLER, Secretary. g. H
I JOSEPH L LORD. Agent.
JAMES STEWART, M. d., No. 2, Bond st..
Medical examiner. 41lr t9ah3g
dssiN Washington, ID. C. aarssaF
JOSEPH G. LEWIS, Agent, 7th street, nearly
opposite the Patriotic Bank. s5e Ef ,,.
HARVEY LINDSLY, M. D., corner of Al and
G streets, Medical examiner feb 6--G
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A Card.

"A Card.
YuNHE undersigned, considering himself duly
IL qualified, offers his services to the citizens
Of Washington for the drawing Of plans and sPe-
cifcatons Of dwelling or other houses, and also as
measurer Of builders work. Charges moderate
H may be consulted between the hours OF 3 and
u o'clock, A. M. at Mr.. Purdy's Office, Lumber
Yard, 9TH street, MarketH House square.
fob 27-tf LOHN g. HARKNESS.
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LOTS FOR SALE.

II OF No. %, in reservation \, containing $3.50
feet or ,tbereabouis, nesr the Railroad Depot,
will be sold en- reasonable terms, by ,,a ..
- b, HOMANS, Auctioneer,
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apb3 CIRCULARS. etc. etc.
Neatly printed at this Office.
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John EDGAR'S Musical Academy G street near
u llfh. J. E. will give instruction upon the Piano,
Guitar, Flute. Violin, and also in vocal music.
Tsrms $l2 per quarter. sept lift
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NEW CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTORY
lN Corrected up to date by the Postmaster 0
the House of Representatives For sale by
june s-tf v. TAYLOR.
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FOR BALTIMORE.

= se~u THE commodious steamer CoLuM-
f prA, Captain Geo. Guyther, having
,e,umed her regular trips, will leave Rileys wharf,
in washington, at 6, and Alexapdria at o'clock,
il the morning Of Wednesday, the 25tn inst' and
Of every succeeding Wednesday for Baltimore and,
returning, will leave Commerce street wharf. 10
that city, for the District Of Columbia. at o'clock
in the afternoon Of every Saturday, taking OF and
landing passengers and light freight ct ell the usual
landings on the Potomac river bf8 9et
Freiehts will be taken At low rates and without
any charge for wharfage at Baltimore.
iune 25-n VIM. GUNTON, President.
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FROM LIVERPOOL TO PHILADELPHIA

These are first-class Philadslphis. built Ships,
having npacious and elegant cabins. and combin-
ing every quality to render them safe and expedi-
tons conveyances. They are abundantly supplied
with stores Of the best kind and sail punctually,
taking advantage Of the tow and ice-boats on the
Delaware. alf.3s E,saEef s.aE8 sra gss
Passage to Liverpool, $50; to Philadelphia, f20,
without wines.
n HIS A. COPE & CO., Philadelphia.
BROWN, SHIPLEY & CO., Liverpool.
june 23-tf
EXCURSIONS ON THE POTOMAC.
n IN THE public are hereby advised
that the quick and beautiful steamer
POWHATAN now leaves Bradey's wharf daily,
at 8 A. M, for Aqua creek and returns by Al r.
NJ; thus giving ladies and gentlemen disposed to
make pleasant excursion down the river an OPP
portunity Of doing 90 on any day they may prefer
The boat passes in full view Of Fort Washington
and Mount Vernon and the other objects Of interest
on the river. it aN atasN# HaH
Passage for the round trip 81. aaIa. itat
june 24-tf J.W. ROGERS, Captain
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STATED MeErrso--The President in the chair
The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and
Commwnie asions-A Application from Commissioners Of
lst ward for an appropriation for school No. H. Ro-
Two similar applications from other wards pro-
scnted and referred. n A .sMf N.f-s liHN4
cial committee in relation to the appointment Of Stephen
Hasbrouck School Commissioner for the 18th ward in
the place ,ha w.. g was reaS me cSm
tanned in the paper presented by DIR. Hasbrouck, they
were Of opinion that his appointment valid and
recommended that the paper should be returned to him.
was moved and seconded that the report be sccepted
Mr. FRAzER said, as of the committee, he had diff
port which no wished to read before the question was
put Leave given and he read very long and able
paper stating his for not signing the majority no
port insisting that both by tho common and statute law
Of the state Dr. Ia:broucks appointment was valid and
should he allowed to take his scat In the Board
a school Commissioner for tho Itth ward. RI NJ
Mr. ALLIE, said was mos: surprising thing bow his
wa. Of opinion that the majority took the cor
between II and the case Of Mr. Engs. The statute
says there is vacancy In the Board by death rcsg
fastened the fact that his not one Of death
resignation, and hence the Common Council had no
By the highest tribunal in the state the supreme Court
has decided that the Common Council must fill all vacan
ces whether they occur by death or ohsrwse In this
sons assuming 10 be Justices CT the Pesre
Mr.. NfcoLL said II was grave question, and grea,
deal Of doubt hanging around III and ~ his was inc last
meeting of the Hoard, and new election would axe
place in three weeks, he would move 20 ay ne %
matter the table for the present ana scs INC psvPo
settle the question for themselves at INC en.us 8 IN
The question then put and ~ navns vo q IL, - .e
Affirmative and 10 in the negative 'ne mouon ~ On
the table was carried. ..a.. ~ .c.~.-
report from the County supcnnIenoeenr -
for his yisws in relation to several matters connected
:L .,hI;c cducation read The report suggested
WIN in the school system but especially NJ
- wnstion II suggested that school rooms should DO
Ventilated on the plan as the English House Of Com
mons. -. A.. A.. .,~~r. re tho f.o.rtx sv.
rn,endent we're called for by him. and he thought hst
rat Gentleman and Doctor Griscom, whose letter had
been Jus read had taken extraordinary pains IN nves
eating the subject and the thanks Of the citizens we're
5uc 10 them lie then concluded by offering the follow
ing re solution, which was unanimously adopted =.
Resolved That the thanks OF this Board be -
Doctor Griscom for his able communication on the SUD
jsct Of ventilation, accompanying the rspgr g -
County Superintendent, and that I'VE s"na'e'
the report and commune alton be printed
The Board then adjourned 10 this day forsn't ny
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| American Antics lavery S0cicty--second
Day-Afternoon Session Furious On
slaught tho Churches.
The abolitionists met again yesterday afternoon,
at the Society Library. There was a considerable
number present, and after some little business
PARKER PiLLsBuRY commenced speaking in relation to
the Mexican war. Here, said he, we are about com
mencing war with Mexico and here are gathered in
this city any quantities Of clergymen and what are they
here for TO inquire into the right Of th. war MOI but
to discuss about infant sprnkling and the Like believe
the clergy glad Of this war; so that they may get RID
The Soy Alliance Ras aso BEEN IN session The
all swords points with each other matters OF doc
rne. but all unite for the purpose Of trying to cr1.
the only sect who all antslaveryI mean tho Ca
tholics Cheers and hisses)
Rev Mr. 0REw arose and said-sir rise to correct the
statement which Mr. Psbury has made, SIR His charge
sir, against the church is not true sir Manv OF the
churches among these the Presbyterian the Baptist and
the Methodist have entered their protest against slavery
Sir should tell the truth for II we do not, shall
not be believed when do.
PnLsBURy.-Mr. Grew did MT understand my remarks
was speaking of the church generally but with
gard to the Wesleyan Church, which Mr. Grew spoke Of
wolf in sleeps clothing. d rather meet ten Methodist
Epscopaans than Wesleyan. met one the other
day at convention ut Lowell and more carpng knavs
never went unwhpped Of justice and he would thank
Mr.. Grew for defending him. n rN
Mr.. GREw--l have MT defended any knave, sir.
PILLsBURy.-Who ever heard Of church that diste[
lowshipped for buying and selling human flesh
vorcr.--I have. The McDougal street Baptist Church
excluded member who went to the South and became
R,lLssunr-se that down-its the first instance Of the
kind ever heard Of. .a .
voicE-Moreover, sir, protest against the Catholic
Church being made an exception Look at Brazil. Are
they not Catholics there and whore 10 there worse
system Of slavery Then look at the Irish Are they
not Catholics, and the worst hsters Of negroesf IL
Catholic make money by slaveholdng, he'll do it
quick any Cheers and hsses)
PILLsBuRr.-There il an old adage Give the devil
his due !" and the Pope certainly + MT worse than The
devil and he has issued bull calling upon the faithful
to give up their slaves That's than Protestant
Pope has done. The American Church has issued no
bull against slavery. don't much difference between
the Catholic and Protestant Church They've both got
to be routed and expated from the earth before hui
manty can i've (Hisses)
Here q gentlemen asked what anti-slavery was
Then, about dozen persons including Garrison and
Burleigh to answer, and about half hour was
spent in settling who should have the hoor-amd cries
Of Order"" Burleighr Garrison, Kisses and cheers
At last Mr. Burleigh got the floor and gave his dcfn
on from which others dssented and the meeting got
into general squabbe and adjourned to meet again this
morning
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Tvventy-First Annual Meeting OF the Amcri.
con Tract Society.

The American Tract Society held its twenty
first annual meeting at the Tabernacle,
yesterday morning. The house was very
well filed, and, as usual, there was large
proportion of the fairer part of creaton-old,
young, passf, beautiful, and interesting The
usual number Of country clergymen sat upon the
appearance it has had on these occasions during
our recollection. A little after 10 O'Clock, the
meeting was organised; and in the absence ofthe
Presdent-the Hon. Theodore Frclinghuyscn-
John TaPPan ESQ Of Boston was called to the
ledoler, of the Reformed Dntch Church when
after few introductory remarks by the President,
who stated that Mr.. Freiinghuysen would be pre-
the treasurer's report for the year was read by
Moses Allen, Esq. The report is as follows: =
Receipts since April 18th, ls45, for sales. 1884 90
Do do do from donations, II 1872 Is
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zing press claim from this society redoubled efforts diff
fuse a pure evangelical literature.
One of the most important considerations and hrst Of
in the reach and bonsst o hi. socev Our domain
spreading tsclfrom the East the West from the North
try which are much greater than those England with
much in point Of numbers and lar
ger than al Europe combined 4 We except RS,sa and
at our railroads and canals finding their way TO the
remote portions Of our countryour magnetic telegraph,
which Is advancing and and which alone
10 progressing in religious civilization The great stream
direction in midst Observe the in which
population Increases and which doubles itself every ~
years The probability that il will continue 70 advance
in increased ratio and that grandchildren will
live to this country with apopulation embracing 272
millions Of human beings The advance In population
and agricultural productions there Is neither limit space.
Forty or y years will give US complete control Of this
oice accession Of 50 many Roman Catholics in the
os".ny isT being placed in III: lana q freedom, thsy
awakening inhuences Of our combined sxertions In
educsting them in the right way. With Bibles in
from their religious prejudccs, and the perncious in.
nuencs Of Popery It's impossible to look forward to
our future growth Our sails whiten every and
agricultural and mineral productions gladden. every
habitsolc space We will be the jerusalem Of the
earth The Tsss.rmopyln Of the world! There are now
over the age of twenty years who neither read or
write Gods word IS to them as sealed book-should
evangelical literature ~ OF this number very large
proportion are TO be found in the South and weshcrc
eous s and SsSS ns that
should be increased for, wherever Christian plants his
standard Of truth Satan plants his error The
missionaries OF this Society to- be found actively
srs denied he cono Son: sna wbe d.vosa
to rssdng the truth. Of the gospel through Christ Je
The Rev. Mr.. HErosrErsrao, Court Preacher Of the
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p HOTEL.
CITY OF WASHINGTON, NEAR ETREASU.
r

THE subscriber, having fully prepared and re-
licits the patronage of his friends and the n,1bl;c
his table, will always he supplied with The best the
season affords and whilst no effort will be SHARED
so mode rate as to command attention from resi-
dents and strangers. There are several eleoantIv
furnished suites of apartments and sinrlc rooms
ready for immediate occupation. Those who wish
permanent board will find it highly advanta geous
to call. For persons having business will. the De
the loca ton of the Hotel is most conve
nient. Foreigners viii find their language sDokep
at this house, and their comforts strictly consider
cd. Parties accommodated with refreshments of
kinds at the shortest notice, Dinners sent 10 ali
OF tic city as usual. l..
WAsHINGToN CRY, July 2--2m
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conioination, or any injurious reduction of fare as
aforesaid, the Board of Public Works shall be the
sole judge; and their order shall be obligatory on
either or both of the said companies Pyouid,d
The stockholders OF the Petersburg Hail Road Com.
pany IN general meeting. agree 70, this section.
T. ne itfurher enact ted, That in case the authori.
ties oil the State of North Carolina shall at any
tune, by legal process or otherwise, deprive the Pc
tersburg Rail Road Company of any of the priv.
iegc5 and advantages of its charter obtained from
that State, by any act heretofore done, or omitted
to be done by the said Petersburg Rail Road Com
pany, or by ally means whatsoever prevent the
aforesaid Petersburg Rail Road Company from con-
nucting their operations on so much of their Rail
Road as lies within the State of North Carolina, or
on any part thereof by reason of any. act heteto-
lore lone or omitted to be done by the Petersburg
KAN Road Company, then all the rights, privileges
and Immunitics hereby granted to the aforesaid
Seaboard and Roanoke Rail Road Company shall
cease and be determined until the State OF North
carolina shall reinstate the Petersburg Rail Road
Company in all the privileges granted them in the
several acts passed for their benefit by the said
State, or until the Legislature OF Virginia shall
direct: ProDided hotcecer, That this sec.
ton shall not be in force until the Petersburg Rail
Road Company shall agree to the Mirds section of
this act, which confcrs on the Board of Public
Works the power so to regulate from time to time
Tue iarc Tor Passengers on each Rail Road between
weldon and Baltimore aud Weldon and PETERSBURG.
as to prevent an injurious competition. Z"
s. This act shall be in force from the pass;np
thereof. 5
Relating to the sale of the Portsmouth and Ro.
anoke Rail Road.
July Thtds j. b., Jr., Cd Aud.
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= U June. . r.. H
s-2 Since the last season. n beautiful
Building has been erected, fronting three hundred
and ten feet, and very many alterations and i'm
provements have been made in other respcc.s. The
grounds have been much improved, fine walks
made to the Bath Houses, and for those W ho,prcfcr
SURF bathing, no place can present Il finer beach.
NO expense has been spared TO render this for COM
Tort and pleasure, in every respect, the first place
in the country. The beauty of the scenery aad the
salubrity of the climate, together with the various
sources of interest and amusement make this the
most attractive place in the Union.
The walks in and around the Fort, together with
the music of the splendid Band, are alone we'll
worth a visit here. Situated on the Chcsapcake
Bay, on the great line of travel between the North
and South, it offers an agreeable visiting place to
those going North.
U Is within 24,hours of New, York, IS Of Phila-
dciPhia, IL of Baltimore, Washington, Alexandria,
and Annapolis, 7of Richmond and Petersburg. and
within | hour of Norfolk and Portsmouth, thereby
enabling persons engaged in active business to
place their families in ono of the most healthy and
agreeable spots in the whole country where thew
can be united at any time within a few hours
Throughout the Summer from z to 10 of the finest
class Steamboats, touch here daily, moving in every
direction, offering every facility for reaching here
or getting away, and from the chcapness of the
fare, holding out great inducements to travel.
The services ofactive a d efficient AGENTS have
been procured, and no excrtions will be spared to
render comfortable, all who may favor us with
their company. JAMES S. FRENCH.
Nav 81
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To THE LADIES AGAIN.-We call

ITNO III LADIES AGAIN.-We call the
Il attention of the ladies again to this superior
article, NYMPH SOAP, for tie complication. Its con-
slant use will change the most bilious complexion
INTO one of radiant whiteucss; while on the neck,
hands and arms it bestows n delicacy and fairness
which its continued use will happily protect, with
every appearance of youthful charm to the most
advanced period of fife. The genuine only for sale
at the Drug Store, Sign of the Big Mortar.
July 30 CHAS. II. HEINITSH, gent.
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THE STEAMER AUGUSTA

SsS-. The Richmond and Petersburg r.
G@NRkkaz.R Cars, will hereafter leave Richmond
NS@srSAe every SATURDAY MORNING at s
will take passa &c in the Augusta for Old Point or
any intermediate place. Returning the Augusta
VIII ieaac Norfolk at 8 O'Clock on Sunday morning.
touching at Old Point and landing or taking in
passengers whenever required This arrange ent
VIII continue during the season at Old Point.
WM~H. GARNETT CO..,
Aug anent~
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ENRESH SEEDS.--We have just received
Il another fresh and full supply of GOOD SEEDS,
such as Yellow and White Rutabaga Turnip, Large
White Norfolk do, White. Flat, Globe and Long
White do. Cqbbages-Drumh'd, Savoy, Flat Dutch,
&c, and all other seasonable Seeds. For sale at
the Drug Store, Sign of the Big Mortar.
Aug HASH. HEINITSH, Agent.
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SADDLERY.
NEW ARRANGEMENT AT HI EMPORIUM
S. N. CHANDLER.
PORTSMOUTH BOOT AND SHOE


FACTORY. -.l. 1
FRI The Subscriber grateful for the
patronage heretofore so literally ex-
~SEA9tended TO him, would in this public
manner return his thanks for the
49, same, and inform them that he has
made some valuable improvements in the manu-
iacture OF BOOTS s. SHOES His Stock ofLEATH.
FIX OF all kinds, cannot be surpassed in this or any
other market for durability and beauty of finish,
while his Workmen are equal to, if not superior to
the best; He trusts that having onco tested his work,
the public will CALL AGAIN.
Two or three first rate Hands, for Boots or Shoes
would md immediate and constante Unemployment
by applying soon.
The mostprompt attention given, as usual To all
orders, and no disap pointment. Rccollect that the
money left in his Establishment, is expended in the
Iown, and goes TO the support of our own me-
chanics, and traJesmen. F. HOFFMAN,
ButterseNew Building, Crawford Street.
M . A few BOARDERS will be taken by the
Subscriber. by the year, month or week, on mode.
rate terms. Dec 9