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TNRESH GROCERIES,-The subscriber is now
II receiving by packets Statesman and Alexan-
dria from New York, his Fall and Winter supply
of Family Groceries, making his assortment com
pete.
1t is deemed unnecessary to enumerate general
ly, but he will name the following articles, viz:
St Croix, Porto Rico, New Orleans, Muscovado,
Sugar, in hhds. and bbs.
Loaf, Lump, Crushed, Powdered, Brown, and
White Havana Sugars
Sugar-house, st. Crox, and N. |. Syrup
New Orleans, Porto Rico, Sugar house, st.
Croix, and Trinidad Molasses.
TEAS.
Gunpowder, Imperial. Young Hyson, Skin, and
Black fresh and of the best quality. ~.
COFFEE.
Mocha Java, Maracaibo, Laguyra, (grecn and
white,) Rio, st. Catharines, and Apgostura
Spices of every description, ground and un-
ground
Catsups IN great variety
Sardines and Curry Powder
Fresh Salmon, Lobster, and CLANS, Theoretically
sealed
Anchovies, Capers, and Olives
Bakers Kitchens, and others make, Cocoa and
Chocolate
Salad oil OF very superior qualify
French and other Mustards
Fish, Mackerel, lin bbls and kits, (Shad Salmon
Cod, and Herring
CANDLES-Sperm, Adamantine, Sterine, and
Mould
NUTS-Almcnds, Pecan, English and Brazil
FRUlTS-Raislns, Currants, Prunes, Figs, Ap.
Piles, Cranberries, &c
CHEESE Sapsago and dairy Cheese
BUTTER-New York and Glades Butter
FLOUR.
90 bbls. New York, OF choice brands
80 bbs. Virginia, Family, Extra, and Superhne
100 packages Buckwheat Flour, New York;
Oat and Cornmeal
BACON AND DRIED BEEF.
200 choice Family Hams
1000 lbs. Middliugs
1000 lbs. Shoulders
1000 lbs. fresh Dried Beef
1000 gals Winter Sperm Oil, bleached and un.
bleached
CIGARS.
10000 Cigars, comprising Regalia, La Norma
pantllia Cheroots, Lord Byron, Principe, and
other brands
Iooacco, IN greatOvariety, plug and fine cut
chewing
SOAP.
10 boxes fancy Toilet Soap
70 boxes Family Soap
Buckets, Pals, Baskets, Brooms Brushes, Mats,
&c
Thankful for liberal share of patronage from
the citizens OF Washington hitherto, he respectful
ly sohcits continuance OF the same.
S. HOLMES,
nearly opposite the Patriotic Bank, 7th street
dec l3-tf
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AM CONSTANTLY RECEIVING
NEW GOODS

TN my line, and | have now in store large stock
| consisting Of
French and English China Dinner, Tea, and Toi-
let Sets
Beautiful Dessert and Supper Sets
Canton China, pearl, white, blue stone China, an
blue printed and figured Plates
Detached pieces of all kinds
Beautiful Vases, Allumet Holders Casseroles, Com
potiers, Gard Baskets, Fruit Baskets, Cake
Baskets, Cologne Bottles, &c.
Gut and pressed Tumblers, Wines Champagnes,
Hook, and Caret
Cut plain, and colored Decanters
Cut and plain Water Bottles, Finger Bowls and
Float Bowls
Britannia Coffee and Tea Ware
Castors, Lamps, Candlesticks, Mugs, Covered Pitch.
Table and Tea Spoons Covered Urns, Biggins, &c.
Solar, Lard and Oil Lamps, Lamp Glasses and
Wicks
Knives and Forks Walters, Looking glasses, &c.
Stone Ware at factory prices
A large assortment of common ware, which | vii
sell very low, wholesale or retail.
G. S. FOWLER, Importer,
Store on 7h-street, opposite National Llteligencer
Office. feb 2d-3ta6wif
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PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT
OF THE
COLUMBIAN COLLEGE. b q.

IL.
In this School pupils are fitted for adlnittance
to the College classes, or for other objects
Students who are unprepared for entering mar
ticular class, may here pursue the requisite stu-
dies; while those who are not designed for a pro-
fession select such branches as will suit their
objects in life.
MIR. Thomas w. Tobey, gentleman who is
amply qualified, having passed through collie
glate course, and been engaged for several years
In the business OF instruction, will have charge of
the school. His whole time and energies will be
devoted to its interests, and it is hoped it will
thus be rendered worthy of extensive patronage.
This school will be under the constant superin-
tendence of the Faculty Of the College.
COURSE OF STUDY.
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Ancient and
Modern Geography, English Grammar, Ancient
and Modern History, Book Keepin Chemistry,
Natural Philosophy, Astronomy algebra, ,Geome-
try Surveying, Andrews and Stoddard's Latin
Grammar and Exercises, Sophoces' Greek
Grammar and Exercises, Latin Reader. Cesar,
Virgil, Cicero's Select Orations, the Gospels,
JacotSs Greek Reader, Anthon's ed, and such
authors as are read in the lower classes of the
college, Defamation and Composition.
CHARGES PER QRARTER.
Reading, Writing, and Elementary Arith
metic a. 90
Arithmetic, Geography, English Gram
mar, Geography Of the Heavens, Anci-
ent and Modern History 5 90
Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Algebra.
Geometry, Surveying, Book Keeping
and Composition 8 90
Latin and Greek Classics 10 90
Pupils who board and have 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 IS
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 are three vacations in the School four
weeks in August, one at Christmas, and the lst
week in May.
COLLEGE HILL, Jan. |, 1916. jan I'm
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Fer the Columbian Fountain.

Fer the Columbian Fountain.
ROSA. THE MAID OF THE VALE.
wAsec ven cor humbly leans TO the noun.
saia's proud side,
And the stream al It's foot gently rolls its soft
ude;
Where the focks are seen browsing the flow
rets among.
And the shepherd at evening chaunls out his
rude song:
Oh. whene'er there you wander, dlsdaln not
TO hear,
The fate of a damsel, for whom the fond tear
O! each vllager flows, when he hears the sad
tale
OF the woes Of poor Rosa, the maid Of The ralc.
Far Rosa was once her fond parents delight,
While the transports of innocence made her
heart light,
Till love, fatal passion stole into her breast,
And forbade thee, poor Rosa, again to have
rest
A youth, from the town, all attractive and
gay,
With false looks and false words, her affections
did sway;
He swore, and she listened, alas to the tale,
That beguiPd poor Rosa, the maid OF the vale.
"
The spoiler no sooner had won her fond heart,
Than he broke through those bonds he had
vow'd ne'er to part;
He fed in sad triumph, and left the poor maid, !,
To bewall the sad fortune OF virtue BETRAYED
Heart broken. she wander'd DER wds and
thro' del,s,
Her days passd on heaths, and her nights in
dark cells
And when frantic and dying, she sung forth
the tale,
OF the woes Of poor Rosa the maid of the
vale. J. c. Nj IN.
Washington, April 10th, 1886.
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TNBB subscriber, having determined to publish
i this paper daily, and feeling it to be his duty
10 close up his former business, most earnestly re-
quests that all persons indebted to him will make
immediate settlement. This is not only required
~ matter of right, but of necessity as he has
obligations that must be met very soon. He leaves
tne lumber business with his son and Mr.. James
A. Lenman--to be carried on under the firm
Ward and Lehman and he bespcaks for them
share OF the business, believing they will give sa-
tsfacton. ULYSSES WARD.
Jar. W--n
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HOUSES FOR SALE.-The subscriber has
III placed in his hands, for sale, two FRAME
HOUSES The one is on Eleventh street, near
Maryland avenue; the other on Massachusetts
avenue, between Fourth and Fifth streets. These
houses will be sold great bargain for the money.
Jan. ST. ULYSSES WARD.
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STEAM BETWEEN NEW YORK AND
LIVERPOOL.
aA MA al A

THE Great Western Steamship Com
j pany's Steamships the GREAT WEST.
EIaN 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, r. NJ, Commander, are intended to
sail as follows:
GREAT WESTERN
From Liverpool From NeO YORK..
Saturday, May II, 1916 Thursday, June y, 1916
Saturday, July 5, I" Thursday, July 81,
Saturday, Aug. 23, :" Thursday, Sept IS,
Saturday, Oct. II, I" Thursday, Nov. 6, /"
GREAT BRITAIN.
From Liverpool From Ne,o York.
Saturday, July 26, 1876 Saturday, Aug. 80, 1916.
Saturday, Sept. n, &" Saturday, Oct 25, C
Saturday, Nov. %, :" Saturday, Dec. 20, g
Fare per Great Western SlOO, and S5 Stewards
fees.
Fare per Great Britain will be announced in a
future advertisement
For freight or passage apply to
RICHARD IRWIN, SO Front ST.,
feb ST New York, Feb. 90, lS46.
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EVENING DRESSES.-We have in sto,

4
ia 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 Tareton Robes, in variety
of styles, tucked, flounced, SIC.
Medium embroidered Tarleon Robes, all
colors.
Embroidered Grape Robes
Do Grapes, in pieces
Polka spotted Organdies
Rich Brocade Velvet Silks
Do Brocade Silk
With great variety of wills, Grapes, Lis
ses, sc.
Also, short white kid Gloves, half long and
or long do
With variety 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 u.s. or taken back. We
always sell 10 punctual 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 e-tf D. CLAGEI'r & co.
L ONGFELLOW'S POEMS, ILLUSTRATE
Ia ED-A new and beautiful edition of Long.
fellow Poems one volume octave, richly bound
and splendidly illustrated with numerous engrav.
ings.
Also, The Lady of the Lake, volume Lalla
Rookh, in volume, richly bound and illustrated !;
and ether of the most popular prose and poetical
works in the Language, got up in the same style.
Childe Harolde, with sixty illustrations, London
copy. just imported along with many others, by
dec l3 f. TAYLOR.
CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL.
CHARLES CALVERT, JR., CABINET AND
" CHAIR MANUFACTURERS, Corner Of Penn
sylpa,lia auenue, and 18th street, Washington City
Venitian Blinds made to order, Alrwork executed
punctually, and in the most workmanke manner.
Funerals attended at the shortest notice, and on
reasonable terms.
The subscriber thankful for past favors he has
received respectfully asks for continuation of tbe
same he is always prepared to execute any work
in the above line.
Old Furniture repaired and vanished, also taken
In exchange for new. nov Sly G. G..
FURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.-For or
rent, three newly finished houses on d, be.
tween 9th and 10th streets, containing nine COM
Portable rooms in each, brick out-houses, &c. One
of the houses | am furnishing, and to careful
teeant would rent it low for the approaching ses-
sion. To any person wishing very comfortable
house and convenient location, this house is Just
such one. For further particulars apply at
SELBY PARKER'S
Pcrf'rmery and Fancy Store, between 9th and 10th
nov. :I--tf streets, Penn. Avenue.
T lME, LIME!--just received, 700 bushels of as
/ good Lime as can be purchased in the Dis
trict. Also, fresh supply of seasoned select Cul-
lings, "a, A, and GA White Pine; together with
a first-rate lot of Cherry and Mahogany Hand-raiI
Stuff.
Also on hand, general supply of buildin mate
rials.
All of which will be sold on reasonable terms
for cash or to punctual customers. Apply at
HARNESS s. PURDY'S
Lumber Yard, 7th street, near the Canal.
Nov 90
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DRIME ROLL BUTTER
i bbls. prime Roll Butter
200 Venison Hams
500 bbls and half bbls. Seneca Mills Flour
We shall be in daily receipt Of fresh Virginia
Roll Butter, which will be sold to the trade low.
Il. PICKRELL e. co.
feb TT Water street, Georgetown
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OLIVER wHITTLESEY,

nEALER in Paints Oils Glass, &C., &. street,
IL Todd's Bdidings Washington, d. c., has just
received from the original inventors and sole manu.
fscturers, large supply of the genuine
DOric l. amp.
This Lamp is simple in its construction, easily
trimmed, and will give a light equal to twenty
sperm candles, at a cost Of one cent an hour
Its superiority to other lamps consists in the fol.
lowing advantages: there is brass or other metal
that corrodes which comes in contact with the fluid
the external and internal draughts pass through
the body Of the lamp, producing more perfect
combustion, and keeps the lamp perfectly cool. II
can be used with open doors and will be less affect
cd 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, Chimnes and Lamp Glasses of all
kinds, Lamp Wick, Pure Sperm Oil, M. B. Dyous
q Gould Glass Fount Pine Oil Lamp: all OF
which are offered at wholesale and retail, at the
do,oest prices for cash.
N. B.-Directions to be obserued in using the
PINE OIL LAMPS.
In trimming the Dorc Lamp the chimney is first
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 trimming-after which the wick-holder is
taken out and the wick raised above the tube suff-
cient to cut off the black or crusted edge, which
should he done with a 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-fll the Lamp, replace the cone and button,
and it is ready for use.
OTTO avoid accidents, the Lamp should never
be filled while burning. feb 5--f
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VALUABLE MEDICINES Connelps Pain
Extractor, Great Western Panacea, Life Pills,
Temperance Btters, Balm Of Columbia, Sarsapa-
rilla, Expectorant Syrup, Balm of China, Hewes'
Lniment, Acoustic Oil, Mothers Relief, and other
valuable Medicines, prepared at the extensive es-
Ablishment of Comstock e. Co., Cortland street,
New York.
For sale at f. +. BROWNS
Agency Office and Commission store,
+ street, near Treasury Department.
feb 2 -2aw6wiD
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THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE IN
SURANCE COMPANY;


SURANCE COMPANY;
Office No. III, Wall street, New York.
1NHIS Company continue to insure LIVES ON
LY upon the most favorable terms, and al the
lowest rates of premiums. The annual premium,
if over $50, may be paid one-fourth in cash and
threefourths in secured note, payable in 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-
hts paid in scrip certificates bearing per cent. in
terest, which interest is payable annually. The
Company will loan on their scrip two-thirds its
amount, or it may be applied to the payment Of fu-
ture premiums, or to increase the amount insured.
All persons taking policies become members, but are
not liable beyond the amount of their premiums.
married woman can insure the life of her hus-
band secure from any demands of his creditors, for
any amount, the annual premium of which does
not exceed $500. The company will pay an equi-
table rate for Life Policies, when they shall have
acquired a 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.
DIRECTORS.
Rensselaer, Havens, Robert L. Patterson,
Guillaume MerIe Seth Low,
Lewis z. Grover Charles S, Macknett,
Wm A. +. Pentz, 'Thos B Sep,lr
VIM. M Simpson, Marcus l.. Ward.
Henry McFarlan
ROBERT l.. PATTERSON, President.
Benz. g. MILLER, Secretary.
JOSEPH l. LORD. Agent.
JAMES STEWART, M. d., No. 2, Bond st.,
Medical examiner
Washington, ID. G.
JOSEPH Q. LEWIS, Agent 7th street, nearly
opposite the Patriotic Bank
HARVEY LINDSLY, M. d., corner of Al and
G streets, Medical examiner. feb eff
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Feed Store.

THE subscriber hereby respectfully informs the
II citizens Of Washington that he has opened a
Feed Store, on the Northeast corner of G street
North and 18th street West, between Pennsylvania
avenue and the bridge on 18th street. His carts at.
tend the markets with meal, cuthay, and all the
other articles in his line of business, and will de-
liver articles purchased either from the market or
At the Store. He solics share Of their patronage
april IL eod3w l.. III. BERGMAN.
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VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS AT PRI-
v VATE SALE have for private sale parts
Of lots end 10, 4 reservation B, fronting Missouri
svenue 50 fest, near the Of 9th street, and
running heck y . 30 feet alley I27 feet, with the
irDpsoysmsaA4 which are work shops Csrpenter's,
Wl1selwnght'x Blacksmith's, and frame stable
Persons wishing to purchase will do well to apply
Immediately, as ! will sell great bargain Terms
one fourth cash balance in !, 2, B. and years.
for notes bearing interest. deed given, and
deed Of trust taken. Apply to A. GREEN,
Auction and Commission Merchant, Concert Hail.
april l0-3teod
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WHITES Compound Sirup Of WILD
w CHERRY, Sarsaparilla. and other

WHITES Compound Sirup of WILD
w CHERRY, Sarsaparilla. and other
MEDICINAL PLANTS. The preparer of the
above Sirup, having witnessed for many years its
extraordinary effects in obstinate coughs, and, in
TRUTH in all breast complaints tending to consump-
ton, has been induced by many Of those who have
experienced its salutary operation, to offer it TO the
public, under the full conviction that the timely use
of this comp und will avert the fatal termination Of
many cases.
The preparer adds to this notice the certificates Of
two respectable citizens, who ascrbe 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. While on 9th street, between d and E streets.
Her cough was entirely cured by using the above
Sirup, and take pleasure in recommending it to
the public as sure and speedy remedy for coughs,
however violent or long standing.
]. X. HANSON.
H street, First Ward, Washington.
Mrs. j. G. WHITE Dear Msdam,-It affords me
hear satisfaction lay before the public the ben
eft received from yeur Compound Sirup of Wild
Cherry and Sarsaparilla. was taken, two wears
ago, with bad cough, and tried great many things
that were recommended and nothing did me any
good. was advised to try some OF your Compound
Sirup of Wild Cherry and Sarsaparilla. My cough
was SO bad that hardly could go along, and after
taking the first bottle was so much better that |
was able to attend to my business, and now am
entirely clear of my cough
JOHN HAGERTY,
Ninth street. near l., Washington.
AGENTS ".# ...@
S. Redfern, First Ward Washington
Lewis Clepbane Penn avenue, between 9th and
10th streets.
Refer To
Mrs. Lucinda O'Panell Dove, T street, between
| tn 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 l4-2awly Between ID and streets.
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NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE INSU-
RANCE SOCIETY OF LONDON.
Empowered by act of Parliament.
Capital E5OO,OOO Sterling, or 2 10000
Dollars.
GENERAL AGENT FOR THE UNITED STATES,
]. LEANDER STARR, No. IA Wallst N. York.
TNHE rates of this Society are as low as those of
i the American companies, and lower than the
scale adopted by many London Offices. Loans
granted to the extent of two-thirds the amount of
premium paid, after the lapse of year.
Persons insured in the United States on the scale
Of" participation enjoy the important advantage Of
sharing in the whole business of the Society, which
in Great Britain is very extensive.
The public are respectfully requested to examine
the Distinguishing principles of this institution
their tables of rates. their distribution OF profits and
the facilities afforded by their loan deparment-be
fore deciding to insure elsewhere.
Pamphlets containing the last Annual Report and
the Society's Rates. together with blank forms and
the fullest information, may be obtained upon appli-
cation to any Agent or Sub-Agent.
CT References of the highest character in the
United States given to applicants if required, as to
the standing, wealth. and security of the above in
sttution
T. L & A. THO. SMITH, Agents.
Office on F street, near the Treasury Departnt.
feb 8-tf
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A NTHRACITE COAL. A superior lot Of
"a Butler and other Coal, cheap for cash only,
may be had Of the subscriber Orders received at
the Office opposite s. s. Colemans, or at the yard,
near the Long Bridge.
fsb 6-n JOHN PETTIBONE.
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DLEASANT and well-furntshed apart
L ments may be had at Miss GURLEY'S, on G
street, near feb T--n
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LUMBER, LIME, AND CEMENT.
TNHE subscribers have now, and intend to keep,
constantly on hand, an assortment of LUM-
Der, LINE and CEMENT, suitable for building,
which will be sold at all times low for cash, or
very short paper.
WARD s. LEHMAN
Jan. "a, lS46.-tf
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TNHE SUBSCRIBER keeps constantly on hand agood
Il assortment of HARDwARE, including hoiloD
,Uare, 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 3l-H GEO. SAVAGE
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POETRY.

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EARTHENwARE, CHINA, AND GLASS.

EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS.
VNHOMAS PURSELL 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 ana
IRON the best manufactures, such as
French and English china dinner, tea, and toilet
Sets, or pieces detached
Canton china, pearl, white, blue, stone CHINA ana
blue printed, and figured Plates
Dishes, Bowls, Vases, Ga great Variety
In aword, his very extensive Stock embraces al
most every article usually kept IN such establish
ments.
Dixon's English Britannia Tea and Coffee Sets,
and plated Castors
And, also, American Britannia COTE and tea
Sets or pieces separate
Castors, Lamps, Candlesticks, Mugs, covered
Pitchers Table and tea Spoons, Covered Urns and
Briggins, &c
Solar, lard, on oil Lamps
Lamp Glasses and Wicks, of almost every size
Ivory-handled and other Knives and Forks, in
complete sets or separate
Plated and brass Candlestcks, 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, &c,
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
solicits call from his friends and the public gener
ally at his store opposite Brownss Hotel Pennsyl-
vana avenue. THOMAS PURSELL.
Nov. 18-2m