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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-08
Nov 81

The New York Commercial Advertiser copies,
Gin headlong haste," the following war bulletin
from the Montreal Herald of Thursday:
TO VOLUNTEERS.
"The undersigned beg to inform those men
who are DESTROYS of serving under them during
the approaching WAR, that they will meet them
at the Office OF Birss & Colburn, Point au Cal
liere, on Friday evening the 10Th inst, at eight
o'clock.
GOD SAVE TIE QUEEN.
T.. E. COLBURN,
]. HUTCHINSON.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-08
BRANDRETH'S PILLS.

BRANDRETH'S PILLS This medicine is acknow-
lodged to be one OF the valuable discov
purifier of the blood and fluids 1t is superior
saparilla whether sodorifc Alternative and
infinitely before all the preparations and combinations
Mercury It's purgative properties alone of ncalcu
liable value for these pills may be taken daily for
period and instead of weakening, by the cathartic CT
feet they add strength by taking away the Of
weakness; They have none of the miserable effects OF
that deadly specific, Mercury. The teeth not in
Juredthc bones and limbs paralyzcd-no; but,
instead OF these distressing symptoms, life and
sequent animation evident in every movement Of tho
body.
These Pills. for colds coughs tghtness of the chest
rheumatism in the head limbs will be found superior
to any thing imagined of the Of medicine and in
bilious affections dyspepsia, and in all diseases peculiar
to women, they should be rcsortcd once. These
Brandreth Pills will be found deserving of all praise
BEWARE OF O0UNTERFEITS
The genuine BrandreM Pills can be obtained at
The following places:
William Kyle, Stannton; w. w. King, wayncsbo-
rough; Kemper & Holt, Churchville p. A HeiskcII,
Lebanon, Whit. Sulphur Springs J. X. Syrclc, Parnas-
sus; IL. Messersmth, Mt. Scion J. C.. Roller Mt Sid
ney; Jas. M. Stout, New Hope; d. & w. Whitmorc,
Mt Meridian; B. F. Graham, Greenville; Jas. S.
Guy, Decrfeld; MtGufin & Co. Midway Col w II.
Allen, Green Valley, Bath CO.; John Dickinson Mill
borough Springs; Crawford & Co., Warm Springs
Jan. l, 1916.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-08

Wind me with care, and treat me we'll.
And let me have fair play
And TO you will try and tell
The precise time of day.
IL from some cause chance TO stop,
Aud fail 20 give the hour,
Then take me to c. C. LEwIS'S shop,
And he will give me power.
NN, ON HAND,-.A fine supply OF
Sy Gold and Siluer PATCHES.
G.. G. LEWIS.
Stanton, Jan. 8.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-08
PNIME CHEWING TOBACCO.

UST received supply of J. Der. Aliens Gel.
ebrated Tobacco, the best ever offered in this
market. G.. II. COCHRAN e. co.
Staunton Sept 1S, 1915.
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THE FIRST OF MAY!

ME have THIS DAY opened an additional
w supply of new and 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 Flowered, some at
25 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 Vestngs
Tweeds and Gambroons. for Gentlemen and
Boys some at very low prices
Bleached and Brown Sheeting ... r.
Do do Shirtings
Domestic Ginghams, Penitentiary Plaids
Apron and Shirting Checks
Beached and Brown Tweed Cottons.
Together with their stock in Store, makes their
stock very complete which will be sold very low for
cash. r. L. SMALLWOOD g. CO.,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th streets.
may 2-tf
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THE MUSICAL GAZETTE.

Those who wish to have vister, once ev-
cry two weeks, in the shape Of a neat little
messenger, devoted TO the cultivation of Mu-
sic, would do well TO subscribe TO the above
mentioned Gazette Besides two pages of mu-
sic in each number, II contains six pages of
other matter, and often very useful suggestions
for the acquisition of thorough knowledge Of
the useful and pleasing science to which it is
devoted. 1t is published at Boston, by A. N
& J. Johnson, at ST. 90 per year.
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AUCTION SALES.
HORSES AT AUCTION.

IN SATURDAY morning next, at 81 o'clock, ]
~ shall sell, in front Of my Auction Store, (Penn.
sylyanla avenue, between 10th and lth streets,)
thorough bred bay horse, eight years DID, warranted
sound, and an excellent horse for family use. he
is wellgaited saddlehorse, and good for any kind
of work.
Also, Sorrel Mare, seven years old, first rate
sold for no fault whatever. They are sound and
gentle and well worthy the attention OF purchasers
They can be seen at any time previous to the sale
april 2S-tf b. HOMANS, Auctioneer.
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C. ECKLOFF q SONS,
M E r CHI ANT TAIL RS,

South side Of Pennsylvania auenue, bet,oeen 18th
and 18th streets,
WOULD respectfully call the attention Of the
w public to their assortment of Spring and
Summer Goods, of the latest styles. They believe
them to be unsurpassed in beauty and fabric.
1t is suggested to all who are in want of articles
in our line to examine our goods, prices, &c. We
have no doubt they will be fully satisfied Of the fact
that our goods, cut finish and prices are unexcep.
tionabe in all their requisites.
We have at all times large and fashionable as.
sortment of READY MADE CLOTHING on
hand, of our own make, which we can with conf.
dence recommend as being of superior finish, which
together with assortment of Fancy Articles, rem.
ders stock well worthy the attention of the
public
april MAT Inteligencer eodlm.l
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New Spring Goods.

UST RECEIVED- r
y Super black and colored Cloths & Cassimeres
Do Merno and Marseilles Vestngs
Do Jeans, Gambroons, and Drillings
Do Bereges, Lawns, and Ginghams
Do Chintzes, Calicoes and Muslins
Alpacas and Plaid Silks
Furniture Calicoes and Curtain Muslins
White Cambrics and Plaid Muslns
Shawls and Scarfs
Fancy Handkerchief Gloves and Mits
Bleachsd and Brown Sheeting and Shifting
Cottons
Bed-tickngs, Osnaburgs
Penitentiary Plaid Cottons and Checks
White and colored Cotton Hose, assorted.
Together with almost every article usually kept
in Dry-Goods Store Bargains, and no mistake
Call at WIN. M. PERRY'S,
Cd door west Of 9TH street, opposite Centre Market
april 9-tfs
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FIRST WARD HARDWARE AND
VARIETY STORE

YNNHE subscribers respectfully inform the citizens
IL of the First Ward and parts adjacent thereto,
that they have opened Store of the above descrip-
ton on Pennsy lvania Avenue, between 18th and
18th streets, where good assortment of Mechan-
les and House-keepers Hardware, Brushes, Cedar
ware, Baskets, &C. &c, will be constantly kept on
hand. All articles in their line will be sold as low
for CASH, or to punctua customers, as they can be
bought in the City or Georgetown, and delivered
free of expense.
april 23-tf JOS. l.. SAVAGE d GO.
National IntelligenCer 6 times.
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BOQUETS q ICE CREAM FOR SALE.
GREAT dTTRA CTIONLL

BOQUETS & ICE CREAM FOR SALE.
GREAT ATTRA CTION.!
TNHE Ladies of the Central Presbyterian Church
i in Washington City, under the pastoral care of
the Rev. Mr.. Tustin propose holding, for few days,
at the ODEoN, on the corner of Four-and a. Half
and Pennsylvania avenue, Floral Exhibition and
Ice Cream Entertainment, with other articles of
utility and taste, for the purpose of aiding in the
completion of said Church. They venture in this
way to apprise the public of their intention and OBJ
ect and to express the hope that their efforts to
rear another monument to the praise and glory of
God in the Metropolis of the Nation will receive
smile of encouragement, not only from citizens,
but from strangers who may be soourning among
US. The admission fee will be only l21 cents, and
no unpleasant solicitations to purchase, contrary to
wishes Of the visitors will be authorized or indulged
No pains will be spared TO make the entertainment
agreeable to those who may favor us with visit
The LADIES OF THE CENTRAL CHURCH.
P. S. Donations of Flowers and Confectionery
will be thankfully received, if left with Mrs. Tustn
or Mrs. Gen. Macomb. The entertainment will com
mencc on Tuesday evening, and continue for sever
al successive evenings. Good music in attendance
NAV 2-lw
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IMPORTANT TO GENTLEJME.M

EHPURIHVNT TO GE.W ILE1HEN. ~
TDWARD McCUBBIN has handsomely fitted
IL up the three-story house recently erected on
the site of his former stand, where he will be happy
to his business as barber and hair dresser
He very respectfully invites return of his old and
esteemed customers, and solicits the patronage Of
the public generally to the Temple of Fashion,
No. !, on 9Th street, near Pennsylvania avenue.
With the most competent assistants, and every de-
scription Of materials that can render his opera
tions luxury, instead of dull, sleepy process,
he fatters himself that to him will be accorded the
credit of keeping pace with the times in all that
has tendency to add to the comfort and improve
the appearance of the outer man.
Not only in the face has Nature made
Its comeliness and beauty to abound,
But in the scissors edge and razor's blade
The aids to loveliness are ever found.
nov 4-tf
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INTEMPERANCE.

A lady of A. A. county, Md, writes US as
follows:
"A case of Intemperance has recently oc-
Cured in our neighborhood. A man of re-
spectacle connections, named .--, went to
a tavern. about two miles from where we re-
side, and remained there on "a spree from
Friday until Monday, at which time he was
carried away corpse The jury Of inquest
gave as verdict--Death from Intemperance.
A similar case occurred few months ago in
the same neighborhood. Oh, how awful TO be
hurried into eternity under such circumstances
when the Holy Book declares positively, that
no drunkard!can enter the kingdom OF Godl' y
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FURNITURE, BOOKS AND FANCY
ARTICLES AT AUCTION.

0N TUESDAY morning, 9Th inst. in front of
~ the Auction Store, between 10th and lth
streets will be sold general assortment Of new and
second hand Furniture; such as Chairs, Tables,
Carpeting, Bureaus, Wardrobes, Bedsteads, Feather
beds, Mattresses, &c. &C.
And on Tuesday evening" at early candleight,
Books, Writing Paper, Quls, States. and many
Fancy Articles. B. HOMANS, Auctioneer
may 2-3t
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LOTS AT PRIVATE SALE.

ME following lots eligibly situated for dwell
- Ing houses, are offered at private sale, on
reasonable terms and long credits for threefourthf
OF the purchase money, if applied for soon.
Lot No. !, in square No. l22, being the south
east corner of and 9th streets, containing about
$500 square feet. #
Lot No. Is, in square No. lO2, fronting on II
street North, between goth and 2lst streets, con-
tanning about 1000 square feet.
For terms enquire of B. HOMANS,
april 28-lw. Auction 81 Commission Merchant
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4 UCTION NoTICE.-The undersigned, hav

"A UCT1ON NOTICE.-The undersigned, hav-
"A ing taken the large and commodous store
on Louisiana avenue, few doors east of 7h street,
opposite the Bank of Washington, would respect
fully inform their friends and the public that they
intend conducting the Auction, and Commission
business under the firm of ]. Robinson g. Co.
Particular attention paid to all outdoor sales,
such as selling out boarding and private houses,
grocery and other stores, houses and lots: in fact
every thing coming under an auctioneer's notice.
all on the most accommodating terms.
J. ROBINSON 81 co.
Auctoneers and Commission Merchants
N. b. Cash advanced on all censgnments not
limited. april Off
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THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY
CLAY. BY Calvin Cotton. .ailthar of fn hL

10
MUS Tracts" " -Four Years IN Great Britain" 9c.
The work consists of two volumes octave 5O4 pages
in each, and is embellished with two engravings.
Its mechanical execution is in the best style of ele-
giant literature The price of the work is as follows
In fine muslin binding S4 90
Do do do gilt edge and side 5 90
In sheep, extra library style 90
In calf, super extra gilt so
In Turkey morocco, super extra gilt so
The publishers would state that booksellers are
furnished with the work only at the subscription
price; and hence all who subscribe when the agent
makes his applications will probably get the work
cheaper than by purchasing from the booksellers.
X. FARNHAM, Agent for the Publishers,
Corner OF lth street and Pennsylvania avenue.
april ll-G.
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THE TALISMAN.

The first number of this new and elegant
semi-monthly publication is on our desk. II
is worthy Of the most extensive patronage by
the order it represents, viz the Odd-Fellows
and by the community generally. See Pro-
spectus in another column.
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TOOTH dCHE CURED.
Dr. Van Patfen.

A regularly qualified Physician, as well as an
experienced DENTIST, cures tooth-ache, in all
cases where it is proper and desirable to save the
aching tooth, for which the charge is but Fifty
Cents E.
Pulling or extracting Teeth.
DIR. Van Patten extracts teeth with as much
skill and little pain as any other dentist in this
country, and charges but SO cents per TOOTH
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, next door
to Iodd's Hat store, near Browns Hotel-jan S--tf
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Mr. jerks from Boston, is exhibiting at the
Odeon, on Four and a-half street, an immense
solar microscope. BY means of this he de-
composes ray Of light from the sun. This
view is called the Celestial Prism, or Rock of
Paradise, and it's sight the most splendid that
any mortal ever beheld The extreme gorge
business Of the colors, and changing variety of
forms, are beyond the power Of description
and must be seen, even to be imagined. Such
exhibitions are eminently calculated 10 enlarge
our ideas Of the astonishing works of the Crea-
tor.
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DOoTs AND SHOES. iust receiyed.-

DOOTS AND SHOES, just received
ID We have full and complete assortment of
Mems Boots, Bootees, Nuifers and Caters, Ladies
Caters, HalfGaiters, Kid & Morocco Buskins, Ties
and Slippers, French style Misses Cater Beotss
HalfGaiters Buskins, Ties and Slippers, together
with complete assortment of Childrens Shoes,
which we will sell at the very lowest cash prices.
r. L. SMALLWOOD & CO.,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th streets.
NAV 2-tf r.
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INTERESTING ADDRESS ON
TURKEY.

!" II you desire TO KNOW people, you must
LIVE Dih them. ."-REv. DR.. STANTON
T'HE undersigned respectfully informs his friends
i and the public that Gin accordance with the ex-
pressed wishes Of many) he proposes delivering q
familiar address, in two parts, delayed by his late
tedious ilness,) on the evenings of Monday and
Tuesday, the 4th and 5th insts., at Carusis.
The principal subjects will be selections from the
numerous curious objects and strange incidents
with which he became acquainted during his resi-
dence at ConstantinopIe in the years ls434 and s.
The effects of the salutary enjoinments of the
Prophet on the great body Of the people will be
particularly noticed, (being applicable to Christians
as well as Turks.) Such as The Solemn Worship
of "ALLAH;" him, the ETERNAL" The Be-
slowing of Aims; The Five Daily Prayers; Absti-
nence from intoxicating Liquors; Frequent Oblu-
tons and Baths, &c.
The ancient Turkish costume will be worn, and
other curiosities connected with the address will be
exhibited and explained, and specimen of Turkish
poetry and music given.
For particulars see Programme.
BOYD RETLEY.
0J To meet expenditures charge of 25 cents
will be made Tickets at the principal Book and
Fancy Stores, and at the doors, which will open at
halfpast P. M. Address to commence at o'clock
precisely.
may 2-3t.
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W METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH
AT ALEXANDRIA.-Rev s. X. Cox, of this
CITY, may be expected to preach at the above named
Church on Sunday next morning and evening.
NAV Q
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The first number Of the /" Odd Fellows Ma
gazine," edited by Theophilus Fisk, Esq,
made its appearance to-day. 1t is worthy OF
extensive patronage. 1t appears that ddring
the last quarter, the total receipts Of the Lodges
Of this District, were $2,s09 81. Funds on
hand, $8 ,948.. and that 1896 has been expend-
ed for relief.
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y9G- At meeting of Association, No. |, o
the q Brothers Of Temperance" held on Mon
day evening, April Sd, the following members
were duly elected officers of the Association
for the current quarter =
J. E. w. Thompson, Pres't. Jno Morell,
lst. Vice do; Christopher Gill, I'd, do. do.
Chas. Turner, Sd. do. do. VIM. Johnson, 4th
do. do. Jas. Tucker, 5lh. do do. /; JOS Bryan,
Cor. Sec. !; J. l.. Henshaw, Rec. Sec. Daniel
P. Kurtz, Asst Rec. Sec. H. w. Dowden,
Fin. Sec; Robt. P. Anderson, Treasurer; Jno
c. Hardness and Jno. H. Goddard, Trustees
Jas. Stone, Marshal J. ]. Fowler, Dep. do.
Chas. Wheeler, Asst. Dep. do; VIM. Kelly
J. E. Fowler, and VIM. Tanning, !" Financia
Committee - Selby Parker, Jos. Whipple
VIM. Cammack, Edwin McCubbin, and Jos
Marks, Sen, !" Committee to visit the Sick"
Association No. /, has been but eighteen
months in existence, and now numbers 22S
initiated members.
This Order, introduced into the District upor
the 18th OF Oct, 1874, has now five Senior
Associations, and FIVE Junior Associations.
MUSICAL ExHIBIrIoN.-The pupils of the
First District Public School, under the charge
OF Mr.. Henshaw, gave concert on Monday
evening, under the direction Of Prof Hewitt,
for the special qualification Of the members OF
Council and number of friends Of the public
school system. Besides the entire juvenile ora
torio of &C Flora's Festival" 7" there was mis-
cellaneous display of the talents Of the young
vocalists, some of whom gave proof of grea
proficiency. The oratorio is beautiful affair
carried out with much tact, and bringing
forth the utmost abilities OF the Young singers
whose neat dresses and rosy cheeks drew forth
expressions Of admiration from the audience
The benefits arising from the introduction o
music into our public schools are already be
ginning to show them selves, and we hope tha
the Councils will take the unanimous recon
mendation of the Board Of Trustees into con
sideratlon, and make an appropriation for tha
department. However, the slim attendanc
Of members who received personal invitation
indica tes lukewarmness which argues bad
for the success of the project.
I.jNat. Intel Of Wednesday.
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CITY AFFAIRS.
Let us not be so absorbed in the dongs Of Others
to forget what is going on at home
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Reported expressly for the Columbian Fountain.
LIST OF ARRIVALS
At the Principal Hotels in this City, for
the day ending May 1, at I2 M.

UNITED STATES HOTEL.
G. A. Elliss, Port au Prince e. b. Noel, Hines
county, Miss w. H. Craddock, Bait. 6. WTodd,
do. j. w. Whitfield, Va S. l.. Aimms, do. J.
Walker, Huntington, Pa. w. McGugins, Roches-
ter, N. Y. d. Hoas, Pa. J. E. Brown, Canton,
Geo. J. T. Hamone, Frederick, Md. ]. Hines,
Richmond, Va. j. ID. Cammell, Baltimore, Md.
II. Adams do.
CoLEmAr's HoTxI.
Col II. d. Peire, N. o. II. l.. Harrington, Bait.
VIII. Dorsey, do. q, II, Psndl,,on, Gin ], Wat
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THE WEEKLY FOUNTAIN.

No. IA is out of press, and ready for those
who wish copies of it. 1t contains all the best
matter of six numbers Of the daily, and will
amply repay perusal.
The Weekly Fountain is intended, mostly,
for distant circulation, and weWould commend
il especially 10 such of our city friends as de-
tives and acquaintances abroad.
Those who desire TO preserve file of the
Fountain, would find the weekly more conve-
nient for this purpose than the daily more
than two pages Of each number OF the latter be
ing devoted TO advertisements, while the for
mer is entirely filled with other reading matter.
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VALUABLE LOTS FOR SALE.

WILL SELL, on reasonable terms, all, or part
u of lots and 8, in square 247, fronting 100
feet on 18th street west, and l6O feet L street
north, (the burnt cottage,) containing about 1900
square feet of ground the title indisputable and
unencumbered REBECCA X. BILLING,
march 2S-tf C. street, between 9th and 10th
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son, Mich. DIR. Spencer and Lady, Ga. Capt. j.
Nevein, Scotland. N. w. Morris, do. DIR. Gard
ner, N. Y. Mr.. Waurick, Va ]. Actkin q Lady
N. Y. L. r. Spilman, Va. DR.. Muller and Lady
Phila. Miss Dangerfeld, Alex. Mr.. Mead, do
Miss Lewis, Phila. Mr.. Gilbright, do. G. w Jones
Phila. Mai. r. S. Dix, u. $. A. G. Mccullough
Ohio. ]. G. Lessand, Bait.
BRowS's HoTEL
Rev. Mr.. Nelson, Md. II. d. Scott Do. w. w
Taylor, Ind. j. Thompson, Bait. H. Turner, Md
b. G. Harris do S. Mckee, Pittsburg. ). M'kee
do. L. b. Culley. Bait N. ?. Jenkens, Ind. w
Weld, Bait II. Baldwin, n. Y
FuLLEn's HOTEL
G.F. Gutter, u. s. N. II. Fairfax, Va. J. w
Schauoebug, do. b. F. Houseily, L. l.
Judge, -. G. w. Grant and Lady, -. E.
Couman and Lady, -.
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THE KNOT UNITED.

A t Prince Georges County Court, Maryland,
II divorce Was granted in favor of Mrs. Ann
Wilson, from her husband Mr.. John Wilson, for.
mery of Alexandra, d. c., on the plea Of his hay.
ing abandoned her.
may Pit Bait Sun and Alex. Gazette !
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The Ladies' Window at our City Post Of
fee having been completed, it is said there is
quite struggle among the clerks for the honor
of attending al said window. The postmaster
will, of course, assign it to some disconsolate
bachelor.
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De conkrekauon will pleeshe to sing de Won
dousand and two'th PSALM" said Dutch par
son, as he gave out the morning hymn.
"There are not SO many in the book" re-
sponded the chorister
g Veil, den, pleeshe to sing so many as tare
be-"