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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-01-06

NOTICE.
THE business heretofore conducted by the snb-
j. scribcrs, under the firm of ALEXA NDER
DUVAL & Co, was dissolved oil 3lst nit, by
limitation. The name of The irm will be used
in settlement OF lis affairs.
The same parties have formed new connec.
iion, under he firm Of DUVAL & PURCELL
10 take effect this day. ALEX. DUVAL,
Jam JOHN PURCELL.
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WILLIAM BURWELL SMITH,
COUNSELLOR & ATTORNEY AT Ian,
WILL attend The several Cou,ts of Notoway, Ane-
w lia, Lunenburg and Unwidde.
Ofice-Nottoway Courthouse. Dec 3-c5m
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n. NJ. MARTIN & CO.,
RICHMOND, VA.
n. Nj. MARTIN & DONNANS

hIilMoNB, VA
n. Nj. MARTIN & DOMAINS,
PETERSBURG, VA.
NDtR the above firms We will continue the
~ Commission and Grocery Business.
All produce consigned 10 our Richmond con-
Germ will have our best attention in Petersburg,
lice Of charge Tor forwarding, and the proceeds OF
all sales will be placed subject 10 order in either
Richmond or Petersburg, a. may be most conve-
nent 10 those who may favor US with their bust
ness.
We are grateful for the liberal support we
have received, and will Try 10 deserve The conlin-
nance OF the same
We invite the patronage Of our friends and the
public, under the assurance That our hes, cxer-
lions will be used 10 promote their interest.
NATHANIEL NJ. MARTIN,
DAVID DOMAIN, Jr,
JOHN DOMAIN, Jr.
"a Store in Richmond under the Columbian
liolel
II Store in Petersburg opposite McIlwaine,
BROMLEY 4 Co.
Richmond, January Isl, 1916 dGt&c6l
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TEN DOLLARS REWARD.

TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
DAN AWAY from the subscriber, in the
II county of Hanover, on the 3ist day OF De-
cember last my Negro Man, George. He is
about four feet, nine or Ten inches high, dark
complexion, and stoully formed He has good
teeth, and speaks lolerably quick when spoken 10.
Had on, when he left home, black frock coat,
dark homespun pantaloons and cap. He had
a letter and pass from s. Bowles and Mr..
Genlfy to James Miller, OF Louisa. The above
reward will be paid if he is delivered to ne, or
secured in Jail SO that get him again.
SARAH CROSS.
Hanover. Jan. ). lS16,-dn
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FEMALE SCHOOL.

I.Es
THE subscriber informs The public that Miss snsanan
/ e. Pacaud will re open her School Tor Young Ladies'
al my horse, ON the l5th OF peM month, Mount t'ea
s.nr & miirs South OF Powhatan Court Douse. Board
and Tuition FIR the English branches, fnr 10 months
SIOo: for Music. with the use of Piano, 40; cor Fench
$40. No deduction made excerpt Tor sickn..s
Dec. J-c5ts STEPHEN =. aHpEh-oN'
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SALE OF VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY
:, .L.L.L u - Il ~ iEA- II

ON M - fDil, "a IN ~.
by virtue of decree of the Circuit Superior c"nri ~
- Law aud Chlncrry for Augusta county. rendered
the 7th day of June l>ij in carse therein depend
ing between the Administrator "f Nin,an Meh1ies ami
the Tri> ees Of Sampson Matthews, shall, on "a
TURBAY the 9Th oi January, 1876, oifer Tor s,le ~
public auction, upon the premises, III the cty al h" II,
und, Lot OF Ground, The corner Of Bread ai. lti
streets opposite Ia ihe stufckousr Of NarntInr Bt-r
dan called halt acre lot IL being the same lot winch
was conveyed 10 Sarnr Clarke aud Jacob Kinney, ~
Tristers by deed from simpson Mathews, dated the
18Th day of November, 1885.
The said lot will BE- divided, # required 10 sun pur
chaSefs
TrRasOnr fourth cash and the balance IN equal IN
stanens, III g. II aud Is mouths IL br secured by ap
moved endorsed notes aud lien 10 be retained upon
the property a. further security
Reference j. made 10 John H. Baldwin, E>l Of Tie
tI.n - Nal.
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n H. Sh--Ihe subscribers TO The stock ofthc
COUNTY osuehoi Springs Company, in Powhatan
Uuel cue requested TO meet at The Exchange
y" "v"., al o'clock P. Nj. 10 organize said Gonna
The e a"s al others who are disposed TO unite in
Jan G-a,. - 'eq"es'eu % a"e"u
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WINTER SPERM OIl.-500 gallons, suita-
w bic for machinery and lamps, warranted
10 stand the cold. GAiNOR & WOOD,
Jan.6 Druggists.
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Ma gnifcent Scheme

ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY, Glass No 4,
10 be drawn al Alexandria, D. G., Saturday, 24lh
January, 1876. IS Nos, II drawn ballots.
Capitals:
prize Of $4,000 20 prizes of $4,000
/ l25OO &C. &c.
Tickets $40; halves s; quarters 80.
Certificates Of Packages OF % Wholes, 1870 0O
Do do - Halves, 10 90
Do. do. % Quarters, 32 80
ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY, Glass No. .,
10 be drawn in Alexandria, D. c., on Saturday,
January 3lsl, 1876. IS Nos, I2 ballots.
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RICHMOND MERCANTILE READING
BOOM

TTiiE subscriber proposes, Gil patronized by his
l. friends AMI the public, as he has reason to
hope ne may DC by assurance from some OF his
friends, } 10 open On he first day Of February, or
sooner, II he necessary arrangements can be
made, Reading Room under the above title
tbs desire aud Intention is, To get a suitable
Room between The Banks and 18th street. Those
~ whose Judgment he has confidence, have sug-
sesied mat the price o! subscription should be
t~en'y tollafs 10 firms, and len dollars 10 indi-
vduais
While The title would seem 10 indicate, tina, it is
intended 10 meet The wants Of the mercantile
community only, YET ne can assure The politician
ana genera reader, that their wants ard wishes
>lia be duly attended 10.
me subscriber pledges himself that nothing
>hdil oe wanting on his part nor expense spared
I" MAKE Inc roo'n an agreeable resort 10 all who
may be dlspcsedto pa,ronize il,
| shall be unavoidably abscn, from The CITY ill
uesday hrx,. In the meantime, several of nv
trends. among others, Mr.. Maxwell 1'rokes
Mr.. Lewis Webb, MIR David Anderson. Jr
Mr.. }. J. Fry, MIR. Charles Palmer, and Mr.
John GT'rme, have kindly offered 10 receive sub
scriptions. BEVERLEY RrAIp
Ian 6-O,uii.,Cal
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rnE CELERRArEn RAcE HORSE. STEELE.

a Got by that crpal Racer and most valI
ES---I~ able Stallion, imported Fyidr, his dam ID
fA moth, ly Constitution, which was also ihr
--1A-I-dam Of III. famous running mare. sally En.
bank; and his grand dam hy iial!s F"rnr Will stand
the apprOachIn. srasnn commencing The IL March, III
Captain smiths Tavern. Charlotte t"Iu House, VIZ
snt thirty dollars, cash, nate. due ihr FIRST July
is4i, and dollar Ia the In case niinher
OF mares sent ny Company, nnr responsible man
must be hniini Ia for Ia. v hole amount PnsinIa:"
furnished gratis. and mares fed II ihlfIy seven anf-l.
half per day and c"lored servants hoii'd Tree "i
charge.
Steel ~ of The largest class Oi horses, benz st
teen hands high of great substance and power, De
bay with black lre- and r,cr horse equal I" any
IN America. lie twelve times out at thirteen
rarrs. The only time of hi- losing was nj Baltimore,
hring brat"n by Vashi wh-n he was ~ had order,
thou h he beai Portsmouth iint beat Boston IN that
Iacr and rot Three hundred 81 thu purse The second
hrs horse tn Immediately alter that race, ID"
challenged Vashti In ran oiirinilr heals iur len ho
sand doiars ,>ide half forfeit which was declined.
For further particulars al his pedigree and perform
minces, see large bills, winch viii be- furnished Ia gen
tlrmen who nav desire Ia see Them.
Dec. I9-cwtlstJunc JOHN EEBANk.
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nRUSHES.-A large assortment OF White
Is wash. Shoe and olher Brushes, for sale by
GAYNOR & WOOD,
ian i Druggists.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-01-06

TJSRAlN OILS barrels superior quality, ior
l. sale low, by GAiNOR q WOOD,
Jan. Il Druggists.
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DAN AWAY from the subscriber, on Tues
II day morning, the 23d inst, mulato man
named ISAAC, sometimes he calls himself Isaac
Jackson,) formerly The property Of Dr. Watkins,
Of Charlotte county; about feel or inches high
with full beard under his chin, with brown over
coat, but he has general assortment OF clothing.
He has wifi. within miles OF Charlotte court
house, where, presume, he is gone; il not, he is
making his way TO some free State. will give
$40 Tor his apprehension in the city, and, il Ia
ken out of it, $20, if secured in any jail 81 that
! get him again. VIM. BARDIN.
Dec 2j-dIWc2W
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A GOOD COOK FOR fliRE.-We have
n. tor hire good Male Cook.
Tan & HILL s. TALIAFERRO.
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SAMUEL CLARKE, Commissioner.

~ The ahnvr sale will commence ~ The hour OF
ocIurk, r. NJ. The property viii be- divided into four
suitable size building !n running back l2i ictt L. an al
iy IN rear of ~ i,c w. unr at the lois has upon u
n large framed Tenement, nav occupied ~ dwelling
by NJ Iuseph Bigrow. 4 plan oi The property can he
by calling On The snbsfiibrr
Dee. a1-ctds w GDDDlN, Auctt"rr.rs
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LAW NOTICE

LAW NOTICE.
VIM. H. ANDERSON and l.. MASTERS, Attorneys
w Law will practice In The Snper,"r amu s"n"
Couris Of Holloway, Amelia, fowhatah, c"h"e''a"'
and Prince Edward Address, ~,
WM. II ANDERSON, Notioway Court House, Va.
l.. MASTERS, Amelia Court House, va.
me attend TO settling accounts or taking dtpso'ls
IL Office at Amelia Court House. Nov. le-c"
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A LIFE PRESERVED The following positive lrs
~ tmony in favor Of WISTAR'S BALsAM, has been
received by the agent in this city:
JorpAN. NJ. Y. April IL. Isi5.
In the Winter Of 1871 aud - was troubled with
holrseness and dry hacking cough produced no doubt
by change of climate having previously spent some
time al the South, aud possessing weak lungs ahd "a
Tier delicate constitution. In FEBRUARY was attacked
with hemorrhage Of the lungs, which continued uni
had sufficient strength of voice 10 speak loud IN
three months Through medical treatment aud care !
partially recovered during the summer hut on the re-
turn of Winter attacked again with raueh, cllls,
fever night Physicians SAID they could do no
more for me, rapidly sinking with con>hinpton
Fortunately. my friends procured The 8atSaM or
WILD CHERRY, thinking il might relieve me for u
time and with The blessing of kind Providence, II EN-
tirel restored me 10 health, which have continued L.
enjoy until the present. tne wuhnit any symptom Of
my former disease with The rArrIinn cf being ttr
more liable To cold from damp AIR and sudden changes of
weather. ELIZABETH WILSON.
Sworn and subscribed this 18Th day If April, lsi5, be
tp.r me. A. CASE, Justice.
For sale, wholesale and friail, by
Dec. % GAYN0R, Wonn x co.
LIEvER AND AGUE, AND ALI. FEvERS CURED
l. BY BRANDRETIl'S PIL1S.--A frvr,s are ucra-
stoned hy the disardrcd motion at The blood produced
by the Immoral srrosity by hardening The valves of The
vessels. The blood calculates with greatly increased
speed and still increased by the friction at the clo
burs. particles which conposr the lna>, al luids.
Then il is that the excessive heat and clls expert
enrrd thIoue iout tile Whole system, aud accompanied
with great thirst, pain III Tie head back, Kidneys, and
in fact complete proslr;il"n !" all the faculties al The
mind we'll "a body.
On the first attack uf frv-f, or anv di>rase immcdr
atriy take large dose nf Brandfris Vegetable Inn
versa Pills, aud continue Ia keep NJ powerful effect
npon The bowels until ihr fever pain has entirely
ceased. ri, CT eight w,ll, IN mr-t he sufficient
as fist dose, and dose nf This kind il Is NJ" i'm.
probable may prevent months Of sickness, perhaps
death.
DIR BENJAMIN Brardrclh's Vegetable Universal l'i>
are indeed n universally approved medicine, Which by
It's peculiar action rlranses lhr blood 81 III impurities.
taaI
the Constitution 10 perfect Health and Ngnr.
DIR. Brandre,h's principal office, 2il Broadway,
Nav York other Offices in New York.
NJ BRA NCII, Wholesale and Retail a gent,
No. East Main street, Richmond, corner oppo-
site the Old Market, where country agents and
planters can be supplied wilhthe genuine, al New
York prices. Dec. Is
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nLEASE NOTICE The Lotteries 10 be drawn
on The 10Th and 18th January, and send
orders 10 J. F. WORD,
Ian T. Richmond.
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Tickets SO; Halves - Quarters 80.
Certificates Of packages of IS Wholcs, $3.50 90
Do. do. Is Halves, G5 OO
Do. do. % Quarters, 80 50
~ Orders for tickets and shares and certifi-
cafes OF packages in the above splendid Lotteries
will receive The most prompt attention, and an
official account OF each drawing will be sent i'm
mediately after il is over TO all who order from
J. G. GREGORY & Co, Managers,
Dec oo-2awd&c Richmond, Virginia.
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> o,s o,.,,v

CoaMis.torrRs OrEi'g,
kua,R>ocE Dec. - las
have appoin,rd Tuesday. the a7l!i day 81 llhnay,
Isic Ia cary effect the above decree. on wst'i
day by 10 O'clock A. NJ the parties Interested Al" r.
unIrd To attend before nt my oio' aforesaid, WIN
nil necessary papers and other evidence
Dec 3O-cwiw ADDISON HALL, Comr
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TIyINDOW GLASS-Mulica and Mercer
w brands.
300 boxes assorted sizes for sale by
Ian. GAYNOR & WOOD.
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7. G.. Gregory ~ Go.

GRAND SCHEME
$4,000 DOLLARS !-25. G00i--l 5000!
ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY, Glass No 3,
IL be drawn in Alexandria, ID. g., on Saturday,
January l1h, 1876 IS No. Lottery, II drawn
ballots
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FOR RENT,
4zzA The store lately occupied by The sub
fTTfm scriher, under Ihe Star Office good
Mll& stand for a small business rent mode
rate.
Also, three Rooms over The Store, al present
occupied BY me. Apply 10
r. M. ZIMMERMAN,
Jan 5-3t l5I Main street..
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MARSHALL MANUFACTURING COM

MARSHALL MANUFACTURING COM
PANY.
DOCKS OF Subscription 10 The Stock OF the
ID above named Company will be opened al
the Counting Room of Messrs. Davenport Al
len 4 Co, on Monday next the 9TH day OF Janu-
AIRY, under the supervision OF the Commissioners
named in The charter.
1t is believed Thai a profitable manufacturing
business may he conducted under The charter
and very eligible sile, with water power, may
be secured ON easy terms, admirably adapted 10
the purpose proposed.
Persons disposed 10 make an investment are
invited Ia call,
Ian fiji THE COMMISSIONERS
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The subscribers would lake The present occa-
sion 10 return their thanks 10 the customers
and patrons oi the late firm for the continued in
dicalions OF their iavors during its existence
and would re-assnfr The n OF our exerlons ai all
times TO offer such inducements 10 teslow their
patronage as shall be satisfactory.
Physicians and Country Merchants are invited
10 call and eXaHine our stock and prices before
purchasing. GAYNOR X WOOD,
Jan. ! Druggists.
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NOTICE.
TIME subscriber has this dav associated with
himself his son John H. Greaner. Ills busl'
ness will in future he conducted under The ilrm Of
William Grcancr & Son.
Jan 5-d3t WILLIAM UhEANEh.
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The MANAGER returns his sincere acknow-
Judgements 10 The citizens OF Richmond for The
liberal patronage bestowed upon himself and
Company during the past season, and respectfully
announces that The second season will commence
ON WEDNESDAY EVENING, January 7th, on
which occasion will be performed the Grand Pa
frinli, Drama of
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Children under the charge of Miss Margaret g. Meade
daughter of the late Richard W. Meade, OF Phladephis
aided by assistant Teachers situated the Hartford road
about miles from Baltiu at country residence
commonly known rs Mount Vincent
Children will be received in the Institution between the
ages Of four and
Spelling, Reading Writing Arithmetic, Geography Eng
fish Grammar, and the mdiments of History, will be the
branches chiefly taught in this institution. Those children
whose parents guardians wish 1t will also be taught
Latin French and Music but each of these branches Will
No pocket money will be allowed in the possession of the
chdren and this rule will be enforced, for the protection
their health and the better government of their morals
All their reasonable will be supplied from the funds
deposited by their parents for that purpose.
Payment must be made senIannualy in advance: from
this rule there can be no deviation. 80.
No boarder will be received for shorter time than half
year. retained longer than the age of fourteen and
Maternal care will be taken of all their comforts
THE TERMS ARE AS FOLLOWS
washing and mending, payable hafyeary in advance, for
children OF four years OF age $l25 90
From eight to fourteen years Of age $50 90
Latin and French, each, per annum 70 90
Music on the piano, per annum 40 90
For the of the piano, per annum 100
Dancing and drawing at the masters prices
Stationery, postage, doctors visits and medicines with
nmary fees and clothing, if supplied by the institution
of each child but always moderate.
Boys come supplied with clothing for winter and
tons; also and table spoon, fork two umblcs
and six napkins ..s. -.......
w Rev. E. Eds Ra ksS D. Row sws
iege Rev VIM. Mathews. Washington Rev. Nicholas
Professor A. D. Bache, Coast Survey; George W. Webb,
esq Baltimore Charles H Winder, esq, Washington
nsdy esa do Leuenant j. Ward U United sates Naval
School, Annapolis; William Parrot, esq, Washington r.
@. Washington do ,....
through the Baltimore post office, who viii give all further
information required. Dec Is
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GREAT BARGAINS In Dry Goods-The subscribers
VI have in store large and weassored stock Of dcsra-
so very lows and being to close the sae 90" IN
the quickest possible me) they prepared sell such
great reduction from the market price that purchasers
viii find it very much to their advantage to call. 49,. u.s..
From the great variety they enmerate the following
Wit e4 $3.50 ,gs.sr ~
Rich figured striped and shaded dress silks very rich
and the most fashionable styles
III Handsome fashionable cashmeres in great variety
60 pieces low,p;rce ,.do do and ID mousselines
100 pieces dark caicoes and chimes
IS dozen ladies' alpaca Cashmere, silk, and cotton
hose
Ladies' kid, merino and Thibet hose
90 pieces white fannels Of every quality
8 cases bleached cottons, all qualities
Bobbin, cambria, jaconet, and thread edgings
Ladies' fashionable scarfs and neck ties
|. Handsome colored aorences for Innings ...
White cambrics, jaconets, and Swiss and plaid mus
25 pieces heavy unmixed linens
50 do very superior sik-warp alpaca
70 DO DO fine French 5s S %sGinoss
Black love wells and black grapes
100 dozen linen cambria handkerchief all qualities
pieces fine linen cambrics
do very sheer French lawns
Linen sheetngs, dwellings, and napkins large stock
80 pieces fine IO-4 l2-4, 1874, and IA blankets
% Marseiles quilts, all sizes
100 pieces furniture chintzes
30 do cassinets and jeans ... ....
30 do black and colored cloths, all qualities,
90 dozen gentemen's under-shirts and drawers, well
assorted, and some very superior
Gentlemen's silk and linen cambria handkerchief, a
40 dozen cotton, angola and merno hafhose
Also, 100 pieces ingram carPetngs, unusually low
Handsome three-ply carpetng
100 very rich nlfted and cheneille rugs
Oilcloths, door-nats, &c.
All of which, with every article in store we offer Mt un
precedentedy low prices for cash, puncua CUSTOM
ESTEP, HooE, & CO..
centre Market Space, No 3 from 9TH street
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dependenee.-A According 20 the inimaion given in the
Deeeber number of the Investigator edited 9y Josiah
will take charge Of that periodical In the cry OF baunoe
from the Let Of January 1871 when the hrs number oil the
Under tle new arrangement ''the Investigator will
tinue firmly advocate Independence OF human authoy
In matters of aith-mantanng that Ciod alone T. LORD
Of the conscience" And regarding the development OF midi
ydua character under Protestant influence as essential 70
the perPenity Of American liberty twill oy Gs a , w,
system principles the tendency oil when may DC 70 u-
pede thai Development TO abrdge that liberty.
the interests Of evangelical religion and the cause OF good
morals Uneonnected with any denomination as such, Il
branches of the Christian church. te unity OF the spirit
in the bond OF peace" and according 10 It's ability TO pro-
mote sustain their common for the advance
nent Of the RedeemePs kingdom--especiaDy the great
common measure OF Scripture circulation without note OF
comment.
ucaton and general literature. Nor will IL overlook tue
retiring, though less important interests of domes,
be wanting render the work profitable and acceptable
the various classes OF readers.
The Investigator" will be published In the city OF Ba
more Maryland, in monthly numbers of thry.two pages
octave az ~ 90 per annum payable Invariably IN adj
SON remittng So shall receive four copies 10 one address
JOHN =, CARTER.
To whom all communications are be addressed, pos
paid.
The Rev, Mr. Carter into whose hands the investigator
need anything be said in his behalf by me- than
the subscribers and readers Of the work hat there
eng under his management Than they have found here
| toiore.
notice The foregoing prospectus In 50 doing they vii
much obige the late as well as the present editor
JOSIAH +. POLK,
] Late editor of the Investigator.
@. Brook & Co., Of Washington City, authorized
agents dispose ofe work aud canvass for subscribers in
the District oil Columbia,
Dec. y