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CONTEMPT or COURT.

| An amusing incident occurred in a court
room some years ago, in one of the back coun-
! ties in Missouri. do not now recOllect Whe-
ther heard it related, or read il; but any way
it is too good TO be lost. If il has ever been
published i beg pardon of the author OF the
original for using my own words in giving a
version Of the matter, but think it has not.
The court on the occasion alluded to was
seated, and case about to be tried. Now his
honor, the Judge, was man well stricken in
years, yet he could ride race, shoot alrif1e,
shuttle and DEAL as well rs the next man,
and when not engaged in his official duties,
was exceedingly affable with every body. In
deed, such were his manners, that had he lived
in the vicinity Of Manhattan--withou stepping
over the strictest bounds Of propriety, think
can safely say, he would have been termed
'one Of the bo-hoys'-yet with all playfulhess,
when fairly seated on the swool sack, heswas
like Moses Of old, 'an austere man. and he
who presumed to trifle with the dignity ofthe
court on these occasions, generally. suffered
some. M N , 6o13gr9 !&
We'll, as was saying, shis honor was seated
and case about to be commenced, when in a
voice Of thunder the sheriff proclaimed Silence
There was pause--the judge looked up and
saw an elderly man near the lawyers table,
who had not yet uncovered his head. The
court could not brook such disrespect to the
ermine; its dignity was assailed, and his honor
called out in an authoritative tone: sa
Mr.. sheriff, remove that mans hat.' That
functionary, who had until now stood in a
corner leaning upon his rife. stepped up and
politely knocked off the hat with the muzzle Of
his murderous weapon, whereupon Mr.. Bad
ger-Badger was the offenders name, seized,
not the sheriff, but the hat, and clapping il up
on his head, exclaimed -
Judge, Pm bald G III
'Mr. Sheriff. said the court, I'VE instruct
you again to remove Mr.. Badgers hat from
his head t
The order was instantly executed, and no
sooner done than Mr.. B. replaced the hat on
his head the second time, again insisted that
he was bald. Sat9s1 a.~ ssisf's e
The offended Judge now waxed warm, and
rising in his seat, ordered the clerk 10 enter a
fine Of Ave dollars for contempt OF court.
Mr.. B. was thunder struck He deliberate
ly walked up to the bench, and laying down q
half dollar before his honor, in solemn tone
thus gave his views Of the case to the 'hw's
expounder: "--
your sentence, Judge, is id ungentle-
manly, but the law is un-perativs, and reckon
LII have TO stand il, so here is sfour bits, rand
the four dollars and half tha. you owed me,
when we quit playing poker this morning.
makes US square, Boston Daily Suas a Ey
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PATENT AGENCY =
4 At WashinktOn CITY. D. G,

~ At WashinSt0n CITY, ID. G.
VENAS 9. ROBBINS, Mechanical Engineer
- and Agent for procuring Patents, win prepare
the necessary drawings and papers for applicants
for patents, and transact all other business In the
line Of his profession at the Patsnt Of6cs He can
be consulted all questions rssting to the patent
laws and decisions in the United States or Europe.
Persons at distance desirous Of having examine
tions made at the Patent Office, prior to making ap
plicatisn for patent may forward (post paid, en-
closing fee Of five dollar clear statement Of their
case, when immediate attention will bs given to il,
and all the information that could be obtained by
visit Of the appicantin in person. promptly communi-
Gated
All letters on business must be post paid, and
contain suitable fac, where written opinion il re-
quired. Office on street, opposite the Patent Of
fee. He has the honor Of relsring BY permission,
to Hon. Edmund Burke, Com. Of Patents; Hon. H.
L. Ellsworth, late Com. Of Pstents; H. Knowles,
Machinist Patent Office; Judge Crunch, Washing
ton, d. O.; Hon. r. Choate, Mass, u. s. Senate;
Hon. w. Allen, Ohio, U. g. Senate; Hon. J. B.
Bowlin, M. c., Missouri; Hon. Willis Hall, N. Y;
Hon. Robert Smith, M. c., Illinois; Hon 8. Breese,
y. 8. Senate; Hon. J. H. Relfs, NC, Missouri;
Capt. H. m. Shreeve, Missouri
aug lO-H AZ t&psA s1seSs4Ht5H
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| The death Of Mr.. VIM. @. Turner, lately in
charge Of the Magnetic Telegraph at Oswego
is announced in the Advertiser, published al
that place, and his death ascribed 10 the daily
inhalation Of the noxious gases arising from
the batteries. They are, says the paper. strong
ly charged with mercury, acted upon by pow
erful acids, with which the unfortunate mans
system became impregnated. We apprehend
this theory will require more consideration and
more facts to subslantiate its accuracy, before
il is finally adopted.
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FOR SALE OR LEASE.

OF 8 in square 20. Lots 20, 81, in square TO-
- Lot @ in square ITO, this lot il near General
Towson's About 10000 square feet of ground in
square 23l, this il at the southwest corner Of the
square, corner of and 49,, Lot 2, in square 257
with frame houses. Lot 1, 2, 3, and 4. in square
294, with frame houses. Lots l, :, 8, ,4,6,6,
9, ., and 10, being the whole of square 900. Part
Of lot with neat frame house in square 3a5 this lot
fronts 33 feet on llth street. Lots / and 2, in
square b, with brick houses Parts OF lots 8 and
10, in square B. Blacksmith, wheelright and car
Penter shops Part Of lot ls in 45s, with two brick
houses, Lot5 in reservation D. fronting 4s feet on
Maryland avenue. Lots, 8, and a. in reservation C,
fronting l29 feet on Maryland avenue. Lott 20
and 20 in square G, with frame houses. Lot "a in
square bS4 Lots 2, 3, and Is, in square 535, with
frame houses. Frame house and lot in square
south Of square Sic. Lot l6 in square 562. Let
%, 26, ~, 2s, 49, 40 and ~, In square 6I3. with
frame buildings. Lot2, in square 8I3.
Aiso for sale S696 of stock in the Bank Of Metro.
polls; S2s60 stock in the Bank Of Of Washington;
Si,760 stock in the Potomac Five Insursncs Com.
pany OF Georgetown; 81, 400 stock in the Odd Eel.
lows Hail. Enquire At this ofiics. 81
aug D tifl!t HHlfE L AItM FEa
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Practical Official VITA few nights ago,
the Mayor Of New York was among the pas
sengers who arrived, says the Tribune, in the
steamboat Columbus. The boat had scarcely
touched the wharf when the deck was crowded
with insolent cabmen who thrust their whips
and cards at the passengers, the Mayor among
them. He took every card that was offered,
and moved along among them as we'll as he
could until some one had the honor of being
up before him recognised him and gave the
alarm. The decks were cleared as quickly if
the whole police force had performed the oper-
alton, and In trice every man was quietly seated
on his cab. On friday morning, some half
score Of those who had given their cards to
him, were introduced formally to him at the
Office, where there cases were disposed Of by
fine or by taking away their licenses.
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N E W s 1T E M S
What is it but map OF busy life,
Is fluctuations, and its vast concerns '-Cotcper.

VLLANoUs.-Th New York Tribune states
some malicious scoundrel cut both the wires
Of the Bostsn Telegraph, and that Of the Of
fng line on Sunday night at 33d street. He
added petty larceny TO his crime by carrying
away ten feet OF the wire. The Bostonians
were thus prevented from obtaining the foreign
news until afternoon. Breaking the Telegra-
phic wires is felony by the laws Of New York,
and the Company offer reward Of 500 for
the detection OF this offender. new rope by
left on the ground, and it was evident that the
wires had been cut with stone. The fellow
who committed the deed since he is fond Of
hammering stone should be set at il in the
state service
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The Rev. J. Dempster, in his sermon pu6-
lished in the American Pulpit, has the follow
ing beautiful sentiment:
''The age is one Of spreading intelligence
Ofa widely diffused spirit ofindependent think
ing. Two Of the mightiest phyical agents in
the universe have just been bound to human
control. BY one, our speed over land and sea
i the swiftness Of the eagle; by the other,
thought makes wire its pathway, and light
ming its chariot"
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Boast not. thou dark inebriate, 7'27ft
~ The flush of ruby wine
The senses thrill, the thoughts elate-- !,
d Enjoyment is not thine. q 7
The fairest rose in pleasures bower,
Contains goading thorn;
And as thou sport'st the alluriag flower,
Thy heart is deeply torn. .s
And thou, too, sage of mighty lore =.
And intellect divine,
Tho fame and praise around thee pour,
Pure pleasure is not thine.
For Oft within thy proudest hour, a
Malignity will dare, ..,py
To rob thee Of thy monarch power,
And dash thy hopes TO air.
And warrior, thou, mid battle high,
gs When thro' the foeman's line,
Thy voice rings out the victory
Pure pleasure is not thine.
In glory's wreath ambition coils,
i'a And urges restless on,
And meshes in its iron tolls, as,
Till fortunes smile is gone.
Pure pleasure in the breast alone, ff
THAT hath the light Within
In peace resides, and scorns to own
The heart impragned with sin.
II is the light that virtue throws
Across the path Of life,
To chase the clouds Of sickening woes,
That Madden with their strife. '
Like diamond in the dusky mine,
Earth's dross may overshade-- ~
But darken'd, in itself will shine,
And ne'er It's lustre fade. G. M.
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Tuesday afternoon, at No. 24O Fifth street,
aged AZ years, Matthew Henry Webster, esq.,,
formerly Of Albany-agentleman distinguished
for great practical knowledge in most branches
of science, particularly astronomy, geology
and chemistry. He was many years Secreta-
ry of the Albany Institute, carried on its
correspondence with the Royal Society Of
London, and other similar societies in Europe,
and was very instrumental in forming the no.
bic Library at Albany, his native city. Mr..
Webster has left wife, and five children, to-
tally unprovided for. As no man was ever
more ready or jealous TO aid the unfortunate,
IT'S respectfully and earnestly hoped the friends
OF humanity will remember the widow and ia
'heriess in the day Of their affection.
| Knickerbocker.
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CAM MEETING.

GJThe Ebensssr Station, M. E. Church, will
hold Camp Meeting on he grounds Of g. b.
scssss, esq. short disssncs from hs upper o. An
acosts Bridge which crosses the Eastern Branch Of
the Pstonsc, 70 commence On Thprsday, 37th Au-
gust. This ground i wei known 10 The public,
and is easy Of access by land or wafer
Ministers and members of the m. E. Church, To-
gsthsr with the public ssnsraIy. Of tn District Of
Columbia, and the Bladensburg ciEcuit are most
earnestly and asctionateiy invited 10 attend, and to
tent on the ground. aug l4-eod
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Hon. Louis JMcLGns. Herald learns by
gentleman who arrived in the Great Wes-
tern, that Mr.. McLane, our Minister at the
Court Of st. James, will positively return home
in the packet of the 18th inst During Mr..
McLane's residence in England, he has on all
occasions supported the dignity of his coun-
try, and demeaned himself as becomes the re-
preventative of great and powerful nation
He has acquired host Of friends, and made
himself very popular by his successful exer-
tions 10 settle the Oregon question and preserve
the peace of the world. The friends Of peace,
and the merchant princes of Liverpool, gave
sumptuous entertainment in token Of their
estimation OF him.-PhiL keystone.
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GrThe carriers for Georgetown and the city
west Of l4th street, not auharzed to receive the
msney for the Fountain they are only to carry the
paper any of the subscribers fail to get the paper
they will please let it be known. Our proper au-
thorized collector will call on the first Saturday in
every month, and collect the amount due.
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Sudden DeaA.--Charles o. Handy, esq.,,
President Of the New Jersey Transportion
Company, died suddenly yesterday morning
in his Office. He was sitting in chair reading
a newspaper, when he fell back and expired
Immediately. Mr.. H. was between forty and
fifty years of age, and had been for many
years Pursur in the NAVY.
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The TEA TRADE.-During the last half Of
the year lS45, the tea exported from China to
the United States was 6,922, 1874 pounds, Of
which z ,25O, 1882 pounds were green tea. The
quantity exported TO Great Britain in the same
time was 81 1853, TAO pounds, of which $685.
BOG pounds only were green tea. So says the
Merchants Magazine.
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We never knew,a true hearted sailor who
did not feel respect for Christian woman. In
whatever land or condition he may be placed,
there is something 10 the influence Of pious
mother which the sailor cannot wholly resist
This fact ought always to be remembered by
our female friends.
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BY A. GREEN. .aaes;onser.

-a BY A. GREEN. .aacs;onser.
INVALUABLE BRICK HOUSE AND LOT
y AT AUCTION. .-on Friday, the llth inst.
shall sell on the premises. 1t O'Clock, p. m,
handsome and Convenient thfss-story brick house,
with the lot situated At the corner Of 9th sst west
and street north. Persons wishing 10 purchase
handsome rssdcncs will do well to attsnd the sale
Tite indisputabe. & I6 A
Terms: One-thid cash; balance ID three, liz, nine
ndtwelve months. for netss bearing interest,"
gtfg .ysxIssaAsSEf y sslsA. GREEN,
aug 11-3t Auctionaer
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Has DIEp.--Mr. Ward, who was so dread
fully injured on the New Brunswick Railroad
few days since, died at Railway on Thurs
day last. He had both legs horribly mangled
and crushed, and one OF his ribs was driven
into his lungs.
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Ayoung man having attended silent Qua
ker meeting, was asked by one OF the Friends
-"How didst thou like the meeting ?" io
which he peltishly replied, "Like it2 why
can see no sense in il, 10 60 and sit for whole
hours together without speaking word. Il is
enough 10 kill the devil!" "Yea. my friend =
rejoined the Quaker, "that . justwhat we
want.o , 4isKt3iEH 1
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A SUBLIME FRAGMENT.

1t was a pleasant night in July-the gentle,
pale moon was fast hurrying towards the
western horizon, shedding her silvery rays
obliquely over this Opaque ball.
Venus shone forth most brilliantly, while
the other stars twinkled all round in their noe
turnsl fields Of the sky. Here and there bro
ken cloud Hoa.ed slowly upon the cool and
gentle breeze The faithful sentinels of the
night were Growing all round-I looked again
Aurora began to draw in the east, betok-
ening the approach Of the magnificent orb Of
day. looked and wondered, when suddenly
. great big tom-cat passed me like fash Of
lightning; shrank back, and when sa,0 him
'clean out Of sight, lifted up my voice and
cried: Scat you beast, you'll
A ToAsr or THE TALLET KIND.--At the
late celebration Of the 4th Of July, in the parish
Of Cadde, the following toast was given. 1t
may be called the romance Of the confectionery
shop:
WonAH--Heaven's best gift to man, his pam
dora, or casket Of jewels; his confectionery
shop, or stick Of rock candy; his otto of roses,
Or sugar-coated pill; her presence his best COM
pany; her voice his sweetest music; her smiles
his brightest moments; her kiss the guardian
Of bis innocence; her arms the pale Of his safe
"; her lips his most faithful counsellsrs; her
besom the sofiest pillow Of his cares.
1 Girls, dye hear that. This otto Of roses
o Moses - Delta.
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Loox OUT EoR PIcxPocKErs.--A gang Of me-
torious pickpockeis and thieves from the wsss,
are suspected Of heing in the city. prowing
around Steamboat landings and r.. r. deposs;
our suspicious are further confirmed by the
robbery OF q gentleman on the Niagara, on
Saturday morning, Of wallet containing five
hundred dollars.
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CARRIERS.

0J- Carriers are wanted for this paper Any
one who will take route. shall have them for
62 l-2 cents per hundred copies, paid for al
this Office. We feel confident that this affords
fine opportunity for any person out of EN-
ployment.
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Death Of Rev. DR.. Wilsoa.-The Cincinnati
papers announce the death of the Rev. DR..
Joshua L. Wilson, the venerable Pastor of the
First Presbyterian Church of that city, in the
10Th year of his age. DR.. w. had been a res
ident minister in that city for years.
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Mr. Dixon H. Lewis of the Senate, left
Yesterday. Owing to his immense weight, he
rs IN many cases charged double fare.
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Mike, why don't you fire at them are ducks
Doy Don! you see you have got the whole
flock OF 'em before your guh7'
know have, but when get aim at one,
another swims between Kim and me-
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DEATHS.

At Detroit, Michigan, on the 4ih instant,
FIsHER AMEs HARDiFG, esq, one Of the editors
Of the Detroit Daily Advertiser native Of
Dover, Mass and graduate Of Harvard
University,
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A letter from Hawesville, KY, states that a
rencontre took place in that county on the 9th
ult., between TWO men named Jargars and
Mitchell, in which the latter was killed by the
former with stick Of cord wood.
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DEATH OF MATTHEW HEERY WEBsTER.-
We regret to find the following announcement
in the New York Tribune Of Friday. Mr..
Webster was well known here for his scientific
and literary attainments. He was the third
son Of the late Charles r. Webster, OF this
city.
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MARRIED

On Tuesday the 4th inst, in Northampton
county, Va, by the Rev. Mr.. Uford, Lieut..
T. L. RIsaooLD, U. s. Army, to Miss Susan
BRows, only daughter Of the late Hon. A. p
Upshur.
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THE FOUNTAIN.
FRIDAY MORNING, AUG. IA, 1886.

Ee as wide circulation in this city as any other
.sper published here; we believe Its circulation
the citizens themselves is wider than any 9TH
= city paper Advertisers would do well To keep
This in mind. tEs
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Many of the Western members of Congress
declare that at the next session, they will re-
new the proposition for the removal Of the seat
Of Government. Our citizens need not. how
ever, be alarmed, for talking is one thing. and
doing is another.
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NOTICE.

"ILL be sold in front Of Centre Market, on
wv Saturday morning, the 18th inst. one Swiss
Watch, & seal the properly Of James Lenox, sold to
pay for repairs done by ]. Robinson giSF
]. ROBINSON & Co..
Il. jy l2-W&S $50 Auctionesr.
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what key do you prefer p said a young
musical lady to her admirer.
well, Pm not very particular he replied.
'Su-key is good, and so is whis-key.'
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We present to our readers on our first page
one of the most interesting and sublime pieces
we ever read. Ii is worth reperusing mum.
Der of times. Read it and Judge for yourself
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MIR. w. Price, late U. s. District Attorney
Of New York, who il will be recollected &C.
comPanied Swartweut in his travels, commit
ted suicide on Tuesday, by blowing out his
brains with pistol.
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FOR RENT,

FON NENI.
x FINE two story brick honss with attic, cellar,
- and back sildins, on PennGylvania avenue.
Il Is well suited TOR store dwelling. Enquire Of
Mr.. John Purdy, OF at this Office M
aug l2-eod2M ..n.n.l.
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There is law in Holland which obliges the
government 70 bring up, At i,s own charge, the
are already six living.
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1t now confidently asserted that England
has not offered her mediation with the United
States, with regard to Mexico, and that Mexi.
CO, herself has not offered any terms Of peace
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Mr.. McLane is expected to arrive in Wash
ington, about the lst Of September.
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Il is said that Chippewa Indian preacher
10 coming on here to lecture in favor Of estab-
hshing manuel labor schools in the West.
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LINES

He that hath lghttwithin his own clear breast,
May live i tn centre and enjoy bright day,
But he that hides dark soul and foul mind,
Benightsd walks beneath the midday sun.
Milton.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE. r..ts
The Mary Washington Union Daughters Of Tenn
peraHce, No. 2, will please meet until further notice.
at Mr.. Edward Speakss, on Massachusetts, avsnue,
north side, between 9th and 7th streets. BY order
aug l3 MRS. E. G.. SPEAKS.
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MEDICAL CARD. h1E
DR. ALFRED H. LEE tenders his profes.iona,
~ services to the citizens OF WASH inston snd H.
vicinity. Office corner Pa. avenue and M ,,r..,
formerly the dasureotype rooms.
July ls-3m'
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A TEEToTALLER's PoRK BARREL BANK
A teetotallar at Fitchburg, who has been on the
pledge for three years, has written letter to
the Worcester Cataract in which he gives
the following account Of his financeering ope-
rations: .af 'ssf Fsa*t
Since have taken the total abstinence
pledge, | have been unexpectedly promoted. l
have become the President, Director, and Ca
shier Of Savings Bank. That bank is a true
old Berkshire When get alittle money,
purchase a little grain, and forthwith make a
deposit in said bank. The investment is very
profitable. The Directors meet once year.
Last fall we found in the vault 1887 sterling,
and gave my wife check upon the bank, and
il has never failed discouniing to this day. We
have no fears that it will suspend payment,
and now advise all my men through the land
to walk up and sign the pledge, and have a
bank Of their own, for the dividends are al
ways sure. Thus it is that pork barrel is bet
ter than rum barrel--and pork and happiness
ispreierable to poverty and miseryl'
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DRY COWS WANTED.

"ANTEE-From 20 to so Dry Cows, for
w which fair price will bs given according to
quality, on immediate application 70 John M Spring
man. corner Of Maryland Avenue and 9Th street,
Washington, d. G. Sc
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FuLLrn's HorrL.

TB Addsrson, VI. w Bryant E Fs. R Cat.
lstt, Malta. r Carsst, Ohio. DR.. Mccormick and
lady, U. 3. A. VIC Ogle, Md. A E sheras U.
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FOR RENT,

.s.s M FOR RENT.
E3k A brick house with back building ON 9Th
&lil street, near X. Enquire Of
aug 5tf w. H. WARD
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CITY AFFAIRS.

Let Us not be absorbed in the dongs OF others,
10 forget what is going on at home.
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w. BERON, PAINTER,
- PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Bet,ceen 9Th and l0M streets, south sid,
jy l4-eodlms sn