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DHOS e. WILSON has removed his seed Es.
/ Enlistment from Z street to Pennsylvania Av-
enue, between 18th and 18th streets, next door to
Haslip and Weeden's Coach Factory, where he will
keep constantly on hand a general assortment OF
Fresh Seeds 10 suit the season. Gardners re-
quested TO call and examine for themselves. Among
other varieties may be found large Flat White Tur-
nip Seeds Rutabaga Strap Leaf, and general as
sortment. THOS. G. WILSON.
me l-6weod.
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w ASHINGTON AGENCY

Atna Fire Insurance Company, of Hart
ford, Connecticut.
A PPLICATION for insurance, or the renewal
IA Of policies, and all business connected with
the Office, may be made to the subscriber, agent Of
the Company for the District of Columbia, and vi
clnity, with full power to receive and issue policies
on terms as favorable as any other Office.
ID. A. HALL, Agent.
Washington, Isl april 1916.
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CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL.
rHARLES CALVERT, JR., CABINET AND

CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPESTOF ALL,
HHARLES CALVERT, JR., C,aBLNET AND
" CHAIR MANUFACTURERS, Corrlsr Of Psns-
syIpaia avenue, and 18th street, Washington City
Venitian Blinds made to order. All work executed
punctually, and in the most workmanlike manner.
Funerals attended at the shortest notice, and on
reasonable terms. h kea tsN1stt M9tN
The subscriber thankful for past favors ne has
received respectfully asks for continuation oftbe
same he is always prepared to execute any work
in this above line afaf8 gueR
Old Furniture repaired and vanished, also taken
in exchange for new a nov Sly Q. CO.
n c. BEVERlDGE'S CHEAP TAIL ORLNG
\ j, ESTABLISHMENT, Penmsylpania apenue, OPP
posite Colemans 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
Making and trimming Coats, best style, $9 SO
Do. do. Pants do 2 90
Do. do Vests do. / IS
Making Goats without trimmings 90
Do. Pants do. do, 25
Do. Vests do. do ! 25
All work warranted to fit in a superior style.
C. c. B. having practical knowledge, and long
experience in the above profession, will readily ac-
company Gentlemen to select such Cloths in dry
goods stores as they may desire.
Gentlemen's Garments cleaned in avery supe-
rior style.
NJ B.-Gentlemen and children's 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
BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT,
TUST received, by the schooner Columbia, from
j New York.
II packages prime Butter;
65 boxes do Cheese;
3 do Pine Apple do;
$50 Ia l-2 and whole boxes Raisins
80 drums fresh Smyrna Figs;
6 do Turkey Raisins Gree from stcnes;J
2 cases Bordeau ,orunes;
Also on hand
2 casks Currants;
S cases Citron;
j do preserved Ginger
Other Preserves and JeIiies
Cranberries in quarter bbls and by measure;
Catsups, Sardines Olives, Capcrs;
Anchoyies, Curry Powder, sc. SC;
A general assortment Of Pickles;
Fresh Salmon, CLANS and Lobsters;
Hermeticaly seakd do;
Fresh Macaroni and Vermacila;
Do Salad Oils, &c. sc;
Which, with his former stock renders his assort-
ment complete, and to which attention is invited.
S. HOLMES,
7th street, nearly opposite Patriotic Bank.
Dec lS-tf
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JOHN PETTIBoNE.


A SUIT of summer clothes furnished at the New
"a York Mammoth Clothing Store for Three
DoHarsi
Just received, splendid assortment Of Shirts,
at the Ne,o Yorh Mammoth Clothing Store.
Pests Tor 20 cents to be had at the New York
Mammoth clothing Store, No. 2, Centre Market
Space. JAS. GAILIGAN 81 SON.
rune IL cod6 gH ia
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BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
.s,siy.s1 lsssssS1 FEE an
-ss~s- -ss4sssscsstss- i4s5F51 55 d. hIsas 49,
TRANsponTATloN OrrlcE.
WAsutNcToN NoyEMnrn IA IgIt

WAsHMGToN, NOVEMBER l3, lSI5.
MOTlCE-lnpursuance of an order OF the Pres-
IN dent and Directors of this Company, notice
is hereby given that no money except such as is
bankabie in this city, will hereafter be received in
payment of freghts accruing from the transporta-
tion Of produce or merchandise on this road
BY order: SAM'L. STETTINIUS,
nov 27-r1 #a Agent.
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This Company was incorporated in 1918, with a
perpetual charter, and capital of S250,000, with
liberty TO increase to S500,000, and insure against
loss damage by fire, on Dwelling Houses, Stol IS,
Manufacturing Establishments, Household Flr
ture and Merchandise in general, on the most Ia
vorable terms.
The ample means and successful business OF the
Company, has enabled it to pass through many ex-
tenslve confl6graions and TO meet its losses with
the most satisfactory prompmess; and any losses
which it may sustain on risks taken at this Age ncy,
will be literally adjusted by the agent, according to
the usage of the best Fire Companies, and aid
with promptness in current funds.
10 differences should arise touching any loss
or damage, the Company is pledged by resolution
Of the Board of Directors, to submit the same to
arbitrators inderently cbosen or, the optioI OF
the assured, the jurisdiction of the proper Court of
this city will be acknowledged.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Thomas r. Brace, Samuel Tudor,
Gr. fin Steadman, Joseph Morgan,
james Thomas, Ward Woodbridge,
Il Joseph Church tSikas B. Hamilton,
Frederick Tyler, Robert Buel,
Samuel e. Broaghton, Miles A. 1uitk,
u White, John L. Boswell,
Ebenezer Flo,oer, Joesph PrDtt,
81. rH# Thomas Il. Brace, Prest e,L
3. l.. Loomis, SecretGry. may l. Pm.
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yNTHITE LEAD AT MANUFACTURE.
w ERS, PRICES,--

The subscriber has just received
400 kegs White Lead
4 bhls. I.inseed Oil, Boiled and Raw
II S do Spirits Turpenline
3 do Varnishes - aE
500 lbs. Lamp Black, Ground in Oil 1l
.taf 90 do Chreme Green do do
a so do Chrome yellow do do
lte so do Verdegris do do
,qJ so do Paris Green do do
800 do Yellow Ochre do do
400 do sp Brown and Venetian Red do do
hnl0 lbs Whiting
Paint and White Wash Brushes
Window Glass of all sizes and Putty.
All of which he will sell very low for Cash.
CHARLES STOTT,
Corner OF 7th street and Penn. Avenue.
may l5-lm
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WIT A N ID HUI nj 0 R !.
a4Yue Humor generally looks serious, while every
hdy tr about hm Fa's Hunof = always so. iaueh-
BssLrp Icrs--in some hol countries, to

"a, g,whlsf svery body about him looks serious
Besbrp JcE.--In some hot countries, to
which Yankee ice is sent, it is regarded as
a great luxury. A foreign journal relates
thata gentleman, who had purchased some
lunps Of it, sent tito his cook, with Or
ders to haveit served up for dinner. The
cook was at loss what to do with it. But
as he had a pot Of boiling water over the
fire, he dropped the ice into it. At the din.
ner-table, the master said, when the dessert
was ready -" Now fetch me the ice"
.All gone, rnassa.''
/" Gone, where's it gone to 7"
"Why, massa, me putt into the pot to
boil, and when me looked for il, it want
thereof amiai
The poor fellow had bottle thrown at
his head for his blunder. @
THE sHAITcHEs'AND THE 'HoEs.'-An ex
change tells a good story Of an Englishman
named Ogton, lately settled out west, who
called repeatedly at the post Office, to inquire
II there were ''any letters for John Hogton r."
and the invariable reply s".None, sir"
Every strange" said he one day, as he be-
gan to feel uneasy about his bills Of exchange,
and he requested the clerk to examine again.
The merchants eye followed him, and he OBJ
served that he looked among the letters begin
ming with H. H4
.'Onoh!" cried honest John, "what are you
doing there2 I'll said John Hoglown"
Il know il, sir, and am looking for John
Hogiown--there is nothing for you, sir!"
.'Nay, nay" shouted John, "don't look
among the haitcAes, look among the hoes"
. And among the O's John Ogton's letters
had been accumulatng for months.
h8- 6s. ----------- tss.:t- e
"Little boys should be seen and not heard !"
as the boy said when he could not say his les
son.
Il say, Mister, what's butter TO- day2'
why butter, certainly
We'll, Pm mighty glad Of it, for the last lb.
l got from you was more than half lard
ANTIN NHfhlNG DIhLoUUE.--Sl. SSuOu eo'
fdes? What is faith !?
A.--Quod non ydes. What one does no,
see.
Q.-Quod non vides? What is hope7
A.-Nondum res. Not yet reality.
Q~-Quod est caritas? WHAT'S charity?
A.--Ah, magster, id est paucias. All, sir,
1t is rarity.
APRErrY THoueHr.-A coquette is rose
from which every lover plucks a leaf--,he
thorns are reserved for her future husband.
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Ceslp0pnd Sirup or WILD
wv CHERRY, 0arsaparilIa, and other

WHITES CoDAROpnd Sirup or WILD
wv CHERRY, 0arsaparilIA, and other
MEDICINAL PLANTS. The prcpsref Of Ae
above sirup, having witnessed for many years lis
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 It's sausry operation, to offer il 10 the
public under the full conviction that tho timely use
Of this compound will avert the fatal termination Of
many cases. st Ws& LUXE ft NM
The preparer adds to tbs notice the certificate Of
two respectable citizens 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 Sarsaparilla, prepared by Mrs ].
G. Whiie on 9th street, between ID and f Streets
Her cough was entirely cured by using the above
S'-up, and take pleasure in recommending it to
the public asa sure and speedy remedy for coughs,
however violent or long standing. pHA
J. X. HANSON,
H street, First Ward Washington.
Mrs ]. C. WHTTE Dear Madam,--It afford me
heartfelt satisfaction lay before the public the hem
eft received from your Compound Sirup Of Wild
Cherry and SarsaparilIa. | was taken, two years
ago, with bad cough, ard tired great many things
that were recommended, and nothing did me any
good was ADVISED 10 Try some Of your compound
Sirup a Wild Cherry and Sarsaparila. NV CT ugh
was so bad that hardly could go along, and after
taking the first bottle / was so much better that /
able to attend to my business, and now am
entirely clear of my cough.
JOHN HAGERTY,
Ninth street, near l., Washington,
AGENTS.
S. Redeem, First Ward, Washington.
Lewis Clephane, renn. avenue, between 9thyand'
10th streets
Refer To
Mrs. Lucinda O'Farrell Dove, F street, between
| lth and 18th streets.
Edward Francis, King street, Alexandra. d. G.
Price ST per bottle, or $40 per dozen For sale
by J. G. WHITE. Ninth street,
feb 1A-2awly Between d and + streets.
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TOOTH ACHE CURED.
Dr. Van FSaften.

A regularly qualified Physician, as well as an
experienced DENTIST, cures ltooth-ache, in all
eases where It is proper and desirable to save the
aching tooth, for which the charge is but FVty
Gents. % AZ ~
hahh Pulling or extracting Teeth. N ~
DIR. Van Patten extracts teeth with as much
skill and as little pain as any other dentist in this
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 (from
which they usually pretend to haiD unless they
were sadly deficient in skill
DR. Van Patterns Office and residence nextd door
to Iodds Hat store near Browns Hotel--jan S--tf
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A NIHRAClTE COAL. A superior lot OF
II Butler and other Coal, cheap for cash only,
me" :" bod Of the subscriber. Orders received at
the office, opposite ). S. Colemans at the yald
neae the Long Bridge
fob eff JOHM pETTIRONF
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# a DIRECTORS
Rensselaer, Havens, Robert L. Patterson,
Guilaume Merle Seth Low,
Lewis Z. Grover Charles 5. Macknelt,
VIM. A. +. Pentz, Thos. b. Segur,
Vim. M. Simpson, Marcus l.. Ward.
Henry Mcfarlan,
ROBERT i. PATTERSON, President.
BENZ. &. MILLER, Secretary
JOSEPH J. LORD. Agent.
JAMES STEWART, NJ d., No. 2, Bond ST.,
Medical examiner.
Washington, ID. G.
JOSEPH G. LEWIS, Agent, 7th street, nearly
opposite the Patriotic Bank
HARVEY LINDSLY, M. d., corner of a and
g streets. Medical examiner feb 6--tf
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FRESH SPRING GOODS.

FRESH SPRING GOODS.
THE subscriber will be receiving; during the
i present week, per packet Statesman and Frank
from New York, full supply of fresh Groceries,
and o6ers to the citizens Of Washington complete
assortment, comprising Hata
81 Croix, Porto Rico, New Orleans, and Mus
covado Sugar in hhds. and bbls. e,
loaf, lump, crushed, powdered, brown, and
white IHssana Sugars 'St III NHtt &
aSugar-house, ST. Croix and w. |. Sirup
New Orleans, Porto Rico, Sugar-housc, ST.
Croix, and Trinidad Molasses.
ewolo : fTEAs. sa9 tao
Gunpowder,l Imperial, Young Hyson, skin,
and Black, fresh and of the best quality.
Isu8s Il COFFEE. 3aa
Java Maracaibo, Laguyra, (green and whe,)
Pho, St. Catharine's, and Angostura
Spices of every description ground and un-
Catsups in great variety
Sardincs and Curry Powder III
Picked and smoked Salmon, Lobster and
CLAIMS, hermetically sealed p17,
Anchovies Capers, and Olives e.
Bakers, Kitchens, and others make Cocoa
and Chocolate #1tt tt~l
Salad Oil of very superior quality
French and other Mustards 4 H&4E
Fish, ,Mackere (in bbls and kits,) Shad, Sal
mon, Cod, and Herring ~ ~
CANDLES-Sperm, Adamantine, Sterine, &
Mould sai aee7 Rrz3
NUTS-Almonds, Pecan, English and Brazil
FRUITS--Raisins, Currants, Prunss, Figs,
Apples, Cranberries, &C.. err e
CHEESE--Sapsago and dairy Cheese.
Ia ssal3 OIL. saoea esT
1000 gallons winter Sperm Oil, blcached al !
unbleached, Solar and Summer fo
: K y
10000 Cigars, comprising Regalia, la Norma,
Pantills, I,rd Byron, Principe, and other
brands FsE# .sr@
Tobacco, in great variety, plug and fnecut
chewing
G80 SOAP.
IS boxes fancy Toilet Soap
Is boxes Family Soap
Buckets, Pals, Baskets, Brooms, Brushes,
Mats, &c.
Maple Sugar.
Thankful for liberal share of patronage from
the citizens Of Washington hitherto, he respectfully
solicts continuance Of the same
s. HOLMES,
Nearly opposite Patriotic Bank, 7h street.
may 20-f
WOODLAND FOR SALE.
HNHE subscriber has for sale eighly-fve acres of
woodland, situated about five and half miles
from Washington. 1t will be sold together, or in
lots, and on terms to sait the purchaser.
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VNHE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY
i CLAY Isu Calvin CnItnn A1nhnr Of % Ia.

TNHE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY
CLAY, BY Calvin Cotton, .4tahor ofttJu-
mus Tracts" Four Years in Great Britai,,,n DC.
The work consists of two volumes octave, 5O4 pages
in each, ane is embellished with two engrayinps.
It's mechanical execution is in the best STYLE of ele
giant literature. The price of the work is as follows
In hne muslin binding 81 90
Do do do gilt edge and side 00
In sheep, extra, library style S 90
In calf super extra gilt 65O
In Turkey morocco, super extra gilt so
The publishers would state that booksellers arc
furnished with the work only at the subscripton
price; and hence all who subscribe when the agent
makes his applications will probably get the work
cheaper tnan ny purchasing from the booksellers.
X. FARNHAM, Agent for the Publishers.
Corner Of llth street and Pennsylvania aven,,e
april l-tf
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OLIVER WHITTLESEY,

nEALER in Paints, Oils, GLASS; &C., G. street,
u Todds Buildings, Washington, ID. c., has Just
received from the original inventors and sole manu-
octurers, large supply of the genuine
Doric Lamp.
This Lamp is simple in its construction, easily
trimmed, and will give light equal to twenty
sperm candles, at a cost of one cent an hour.
It's superiority to other lamps consists in the fol.
lowing advantages: there no brass or other metal
that corrodes which comes in contact with the fluid
the external and internal drauehts pass through
the body Of the lamp, producing perfect
combustion, and keeps the lamp perfectly cool. II
can he used with open doors and will be less affect
ed by wind or currents of air. than any other lamp
Also, other improved Pine Oil Lamps, Hall
Lamps and Lanterns and dealer in Astral and So
lar Shades, Chmnies and Lamp Glasses of all
kinds, Lamp Wick, Pure Sperm Oil, M. b. Dyott's
d Gould Glass Fount Pine Oil Lamp: all OF
which are offered at wholesale and retail. at the
lo,cest prices for cash.
~. B.-Dtrecti0as 10 be obserped in using the
PINE OIL LAMPS.
In trimming the Doric Lamp the chimney is frs,
removed and the Lamp taken out of the ring, the
button and cone must be next taken off, and the
cone may be used for stand to set the lamp on
while lrlmmIng-after which the wick-hoder is
taken out and the wick raised above the tube suii.
ceht to cut oil the black or crused edge, which
should he done with sharp pair of scissors--the
wIck-holder is then returned to its place, and the
wick should be perfectly even with the top of the
tube-till the Lamp, replace the cone and button,
and it is ready for use
GFo avoid accidents, the Lamp should never
be filled while burning. feb 5-f
A CARD.-The undersigned begs leave to ten
y der hls thanks TO the citizens Of this COM
munlty Tor 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.
lie would also inform those who are in arrears
with him to call and settle their accounts as soon
as possible Me meedft, being at all times accepta-
bic, and at THIS time peculiarly indispensable.
A. GREEN,
jan ~ Auction and Commission Merchant
A NTHRACITE COAL. A superior lot of
II Butler and other Coal cheap for cash only
me" :" bod OF the subscriber Orders received at
the office, opposite ). S. Coemans, or at the yad
neae the Long Bridge
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NEW CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTORY
lN Corrected up to date by the Postmaster o
the House Of Representatives. For sale by
jane s-h r. TAYLOR.
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|TNHE SUBSCRIBER keeps constantly on hand agood
Il assortment of HAnpwAnE, including hoLO,U
,oaye, Wood Ware, Brushes, Baskets, Jap. Tin Ware
Door Mats, and large collection of Miscellaneous
Goods to which he invites the attention Of pur-
chasers, believing that he can and does sell as low
as any other house in the city.
Jan 5l--tf otfs' f''4t'S GEO SAVAGE,
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BOOTS AND SHOES, just received
ID We have full and complete assortment of
Mems Boots, Boolees, Nuli6ers and Caters, Ladies
Caters, Half Caters Kid & Morocco Bussns. Ties
and Slippers, French style Misses Cater Beo;ss
Haf-Gaiiers, Buskins, Ties and Slippers, together
with complete assortment of Childrens Saoes,
which we will sell at the very lowest cash prices.
II. l.. SMALLWOOD & CO.,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10Th streets
may 2-tf aN
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CONGRESS BooKs, LAW BoOKs.l

+ CONGRESS BOOKS, LAW BOOKS
MEDICAL BOOKS AMERICAN HISTORY,
IE &c. The subscriber has for sale, at his Store.
near corner Of Al street and Pennsylvania avenue,
Washington, large stock of
LAW BOOKS.
Among them all the elemcntary works: also.
The English and American Common Law and
Chancery Reports. All the New York and Mary
land Reports some of the Virginia Reports. The
Law Library, 80 vols, together with a handsome
selection OF such other Law Books as are suitable
for the Washington market
CONGRESS- BOOKS.
All the Laws, Documents Journals, Registers Of
Debates, and all hooks subscribed for or published
by Congress, are to he had in quantities at the sub
scribers. The
MEDICAL BOOKS
were selected by the gentlemen of the Faculty in
the District. The collection embraces all the stan
dard and elementary works.
"AMERICAN HISTORY"
Some Of the American Books are very old and
rare; and all the late works on American subjects
are to be found in this Chapter.
"MIsCELLANEOUs BOOKS"
All the current literature Of the day will be found
among these I'm all the various fashionable bindings.
RELIGIOUS BOOKS.
All the Bibles, Prayer, and Hymn Books of al
most all the different denominations, in all kinds Of
bindings.
"BLANK BOOKS AND STATIONERY"
handsome assortment of Blank Books, and
all kinds,of Stationery, for sale as above.
The Books will be sold as cheap as at any other
Bookstore in the United States.
march 7-tf GEORGE TEMPLEMAN.
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THE FIRST OF MAY!
VX7E have THIS DAY opened an additional
wv supply of new aud beautiful Goods for the
Spring, consisting, in part as viz:
Balzarines, Lawns, Graduated and rich striped
Bereges Ombre shaded and Silk striped
Lawns, graduated and Lace Powered, some at
rs cents, very beautiful
Ginghams of every style and price
White Cambria and Muslins corded barred
and striped
Shawls, Scarfs and Ties, beautiful and rich in
style and quality.
ALSO: Fine French Cloths, of every quality
and price
French Cassimeres, striped and plain, rich and
elegant style
Light and Black Silk and Satin Vesiings
Tweeds and Gambroons. for Gentlemen and
Boys some at very low prices
Bleached and Brown Sheetng
Do do Shirlings
Domestic Ginghams, Peniteniary Plaids
Apron and Shirting Checks
Bleached and Brown Twilled Cottons.
Together with their stock in Store, makes their
stock very complete, which will be sold very low for
cash. II. j.. SMALLWOOD & CO.,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th streets.
may 2-lf
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HERE'S THE PLACE, l2th, street and
III Canal~--Iust received, and now landing car
. Of bors, sawd ls,hs, paiIngs, post rails joss,
scanding, iI&, together with an assortment Of I
81 white pine and cypress plank. 5.v o
AIso dressed flooring, N. 9. joists and stepping.
TOR RENT.-A brick house on Ith street.
sss1 ss--a WARD g. LEHMAN
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"Lirle boys should be seen and not heard,' 2
as the boy said when he could not say his les
son. w
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.Isay, Mister, what's butter TO- day
why butter, certainly
We'll, Pm mighty glad Of it, for the last lb
got from you was more than halt lard.'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-09-10

Making four and hree-iourihs per cent for the year
ending August /, 1876. Said per eeniage to be cast
on the original amount Of premium note without refer
to any endorsement for former assessments, and
be paid 10 the Treasurer, at his Office in Montpe.
ier before the l4ih day Of October, is46, being
the day OF the Annual meeting Of said company.
As usual list OF persons insured in the several
towns with the amount Of assessment due from each
respectively, will be forwarded early in September, TO
the representatives, elect 10 the Legislature, by whom
ney can be sent. The meeting of the Legislature
furnishes TO oil cheap and convenient way by which
money be transmitted; and is expected that each
member Of the company, from whom assessments are
due, will improve the opportunity thus afforded. The
assessmens due IN October and, in order TO
the liabilities Of the company, must be paid in prompt
iy The Directors resolved TO enforce The collec
ton Of all assessments remaining unpaid Immediately
after the adjournment Of the Legislature; and, II Is
hoped that members Of the company will save them
selves both, trouble and expense, By sending on mon.
ey 70 meet their assessments by their representatives,.
There have been allowed the past year seventy-nine
losses, which, with tie expense Of settling ana interest
paid, amount 10 S50926,es. The assessment for this
year and 81 per cent. raises ss0,2l7,79
J. Il. THURSTON, Treasurer.
Insurance Office, Montpelier, August -, 1916.