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this 18th day of August, ammo Domini one thou
sand eight hundred and forty-six.
JAMES X. POLK.
By the President:
JAMES Il. PIPER,
Acting Commissioner of the General Land Office
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MEDICAL. DEPARTMENT.

MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.
The plan of instruction in this department Of the
University, presents peculiarItes, to be found in
other school of medicine in the Union. The lee
on the 29th Of June.
Owing to the length Of the session, which en-
braces period of nine months, three professors
enabled to perform all the duties which in other med
ical institutions usually assigned six and the
students seldom required to attend more than
two lectures the same day. By this arrange
ment the students have an opportunity Of being
we'll grounded in Anatomy, Physiology, and other
elementary branches Of medical science, before they
investigate their applications in connexion with the
study of the practice of Medicine and Surgery.
Immediately before each lecture, the students are
subjected to full and rigid examination on the pre-
cedlng lecture, on portions of approved text
books. 1t is apparent that the plan, Of which the
outlines have been briefly stated, is one which allows
the student to commence as well as 10 complete his
medical studies in the institution, and presents
happy combination of the advantages of the system
of instruction, by private puplage and that Of public
lectures.
Any person of approved moral conduct may offer
as a candidate, and receive the degree of M. D.,
without reference to the time he has been engaged
in the study of medicine, Of joining the school,
provided he undergoes, in satisfactory manner,
the various examinations prescribed by the enact
ments The profesSorS
Robert +. Rogers, M D., Professor of Chemls.
try, Pharmacy, and Materia Medica.
Henry Howard, M. D., Professor Of Pathology
and Practice of Medicine, Obstetrics, and Medical
Jurisprudence
James L. Cabe, M. D., Professor of Anatomy,
Physiology, and Surgery
John Stage Davis, M D., Demonstrator of Anat-
omy.
VIM. S. KEMPER, Proctor.
Juy l6-laWly
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Notice to pre-emption claimants.
Every person entitled to the right Of pre-emPuon
to any lands within the limits of the townships
above enumerated, is required establish the same
the satisfaction Of the register and receiver of the
proper land Office and make payment therefor, a,
soon as practicable after seeing this notice, and before
the day appointed for the commencement Of the
public sale of the township embracing the tract
claimed, (above designatedD otherwise such claim
will be forfeited.
JAMES SHIELDS,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
lnnn Q-lnNVlnW
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Notice to pre-emption claimants.

Every person entitled to the right of pre-emptioD
to any lands within the limits OF the townships
above enumerated, is required to establish the sams
TO the satisfaction of the register and receiver of b
proper land office, and make payment therefor a,
soon as practicable after seeing this notice, and be.
fore the day appointed for the commencement Of hs
public sale Of the lands embracing the tract claimed
otherwise such claim will be forfeited.
JAMES II. PIPER.
Acting Commissioned Of the General Land Office
Aug l3-laWts
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EREE EXHIBITION -Plumbe Nation
IL al Daguerrean Gallery, and Photo

LNREE EXHIBITIONS -Plumbe Nation
Il al Daguerrean Gallery, and Photo
graphic DepOts, established in 1910, and award
ed the gold and silver medals four first premiums,
and two highest honors, at the National the Massa-
chusetts, the New York, and the Pennsylvania ex-
hibtons, for the most splendid colored Daguerreo.
types, and best apparatus.
Concert Hail. Pennsylvania auenue, Washington City
near BroiDn's Hotel
205 Baltimore street, Baltimore, adjoining Camp
BELLS jewellery store.
Sycamore street, Petersburg, Virginia.
25l Broadway, New York.
IS Court street, Boston.
i36 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
l76 Main street, Cincinnati.
Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
Portraits talk in any weather, in exquisite style
Apparatus, instructions, and all materials furnished
June eff
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nstAts the Petersburg Railroad Company in all the
privileges granted them in the several acts passed
for their benefit by the said State, or until the legs-
ature Of Virginia shall otherwise direct; Provided,
hOosUr, That this section shall not be in force un-
Ill the Petersburg Railroad Company shall agree to
the third section of this act, which confers on the
board Of public works the power 80 to regulate
railroad between Weldon and Baltimore and Wei
don and Petersburg, to prevent an injurious COM
petition.
g. This act shall be in force from the passing
thereof
July 6-lawt4Sept J.B., jr., ID Aud.
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seyentythree; the south half Of section five, sections
six seven and eight, the southwest quarter of sec
ton nine, the southeast quarter Of section fifteen,
sections seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty,
twenty one, and twenty-five, the southwest quarter
of section twenty three, and sections twenty-five,
twenty-six, twenty twenty eight, twenty
nine, thirty, thlrtyOne, thlrty-two, thrty-three,
thirty -four, thirty-fVe and thiry-six IN township
seventy-four, of range eighteen.
Lands appropriated by law for the use of schools,
military and other purposes, will be excluded from
the sale.
The sales will each be kept open for two weeks,
(uness the lands are sooner disposed off, and no
longer; and private entries ofland in the townships
so offered will be admitted until after the expiration
Of two weeks from the commencement Of said
sales
Given under my hand at the city of Washington,
this l4th day Of August ammo Domlni, one thousand
eight hundred and fOrty-six.
By the President: JAMES X. POLK.
JAMES II. PRER,
Acting Commissioner of the General Land Office.
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Notice to pre-emption claimants.

Every person entitled to the right of pre-cmption
to any land within the limits Of the townships and
parts of townships above enumerated, is required to
establish the same the satisfaction of the register
and receiver Of the proper land Office, and make pay
ment therefor AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE AFTER SEE
ING THIS NOTICE, and before the day appoiated for
the commencement of the public sale Of the lands
embracing the tract claimed otherwise such claim
will be forfeited JAMES II. PIPER,
Acting Commissioner of the General Land Office
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Notice to pre- -emption claimants.

Every person entitled to the right Of pre-emp-
ton to any lands within the townships above emu
merated required to establish the to the sat
isfacuon of the register and of the proper
land office, and make payment therefor as soon as
practicable after seeing his notice, and before the day
appointed for the commencement Of the public sale
Of the lands embracing the tract claimed otherwise
such claim will be forfeited
JAMES II. PIPER,
Acting Commissioner ofthe General Land Office.
August l4-lawts
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JOHN BECKWITH,
Public notice.

Late Of Raleigh, n. c., Proprietor.
PETERsBURG, June ], lS45.
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Aug l5-lawtf
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TNRESH GROCERIES.-Thes subscriber is now
n receiving by packets Statesman and Alexan-
dria, from New York. his Fall and Winter supply
of Family Groceries, making his assortment COM
plete.
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 bbls.
Loaf, Lump, Crushed, Powdered, Brown, and
White Havana Sugars
Sugar.house, st. Croix, and N. l. 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, (green and
Whitley Rio, st. Catharne's, and Angostura
Spices of every description, ground and un-
ground
Catsups in great variety
Sardines and Curry Powder
Fresh Salmon, Lobster, and CLANS, hermetically
| 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, Gin bbls and kits, (Shad, Salmon
| Cod, and Herring
/ faudmduluc, DtcIluc, ana
Mould
NUTS-Almonds, Pecan, English and Brazil
FRUITS-Raisins, Currants, Prunes, Figs, Ap.
ples Cranberries, sc.
CHEESE Sapsago and dairy Cheese
BUTTER-New York and Glades Butter
FLOUR.
60 bbls. New York, of choice brands
so bbls. Virginia, Family, Extra, and Superfne
100 packages Buckwheat Flour, New York;
Oat and CorDmeal
BACON AND DRIED BEEF.
200 choice Family Hams
1000 lbs. Middlings
1000 lbs. Shoulders
1000 lbs. fresh Dried Beef
1000 gals. Winter Sperm Oil, bleached and un-
bleached
10000 Cigars, comprising Regala, La Norma,
Pantilla, Cheroots, Lord Byron, Principe, and
other brands
Tobacco, in greatOvarety, plug and fnc-cut
chewing
SOAP.
Is boxes fancy Toilet Soap
20 boxes Family Soap
Buckets, Pals, Baskets, Brooms, Brushes, Mats,
&c.
Thankful for liberal share of patronage from
the citizens Of Washington hitherto, he respectful
y soicits continuance OF the same.
S. HOLMES,
nearly opposite the Patriotic Bank, 9TH street.
dec l3-tf
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NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE INSU-
s. RANCE. SOCIETY OF LONDON.
Empowered by act OF Parliament.
Capital E5OO 900 sterling, ,.oF 500 900
uNnvua ps

empowered Uy dCt Va - ~ AAnAtAcuts
Capital E5OO 900 sterling, or 2 500, 900
Dollars.
GENERAL Agent FOR THE UNITED STATES,
]. LEANDER STARR, No. IA WallsL 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 department.
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.
az References Of the highest character in the
United States given to applicants, if required, to
the standing, wealth. and security Of the above in
stitution.
I'll. g. A. THO. SMITH, Agents.
Office on street, near the Treasury Depart'nt.
feb 8--H
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"A GENCY AT WASHINGTON.-The SUBJ
N scriber, having been employed for severa,
years in the public departments at Washington.
and being familiar with the mode of transaetinp
business for more than twenty five years resnecf'
fully offers his services Tor the adjustment and col.
lection Of claims against the Government.
Prompt attention will be bestowed upon any bp.
siness entrusted to bis care.
Charges reasonable, according TO the labor in
CURED.
All communications must be post paid
N. b. The duties of the Agency will not inter.
fere in the least with those Of an Auctioneer and
Commission Merchant
dec. l3--1m BE.NJA.MI.N HOyMA.NS.
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PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT
COLUMBIAN COLLEGES. d =

u.
In this School pupils are fitted for ad,nitisocs
TO the College classes, or Cor 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 pro-
fesson can select such branches as will suit their
objects in life
Mr.. Thomas w. Tobey, gentleman who is
amply qualified, having passed through a 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 Keeping, Chemistry,
Natural Philosophy, Astronomy Algebra, ,Geome-
try Surveying, Andrews and Stoddard's Latin
Grammar and Exercises, Sophocles' Greek
Grammar and Exercises, Latin Reader, Caesar.
Virgil, Cicero's Select Orations, the Gospels,
Jacobs Greek Reader, Anthon's ed, and such
authors as are read in the lower classes Of the
college, Defamation and Composition.
CHARGES PER aRARTER.
reading, Writing, and Elementary Arith-
metic al m
Arithmetic, Geography, English Gram
mar, Geography Of the Heavens, Anci-
ent and Modern History OO
Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Algebra,
Geometry, Surveying, Book Keeping
and Composition 90
Latin and Greek Classics IN 00
Pupils who board and have room in the
College building will be charged for
Library, Room, Bed and Furniture,
per Quarter s 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. 1, 1916. Jan Inf
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United states Agency and Notarial Of
hce. established in lS43.

EDMUND +. BROWN, attorney and agent 70,
IL Claimants, Notary Public Illinois Commissioner
&c., continues to settle all kinds of business with
the several branches of Government, with his
usual promptness, efficiency and fidelity especi-
ally CLAIMS FOR PENSIONS, PATENTS, LANDS, Pos1
OFFICE AND OTHER CONTRACTS, &C., r street, ,ear
l4th street, Seventeen doors East Of the Treasury De
pdrtment, Washington City, ID. C..
~ Letters must be post paid.
feb 6--1aw6m.
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MIR. GOODM AN.

Manufacturer and Inserter Of Artifcial Teeth.
A RTIFICIAL TEETH inserted from one to an
II entire set, upon the late improved method, and
also upon the atmospheric principle and IN the most
superior manner. On fine Gold Plate from 81 to
six dollars Silver from So so to three dollars
In all cases perfect satisfaction given, otherwise no
charge made. Office on Pennsylvania avenue, near
18th street. april 2l-lms
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CO AL! COALll

NTOW is the time! Just arrived and now landing
IN small vessel load 600 tons) of Coal, Can
thracite) from Philadelphia. Those in want of a
good article Of this kind of fuel will please apply
early it would be preferred to deliver it from the
vessel, without slowing it. Apply to the under
signed, at his Lumber and Coal Yard, on 7th street.
near Centre Market--where all kinds of Lumber
with Lime, Cement, and Cacined Plaster, may be
had cheap for cash or short credit.
JOHN PURDY.
Feb. 2l-tf
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BOOKS FOR SALE,

By u Ward 6; Son, at their Neo Store on
Penn. Arenue, near Railroad Depot.
"EBSTER'S Octave Dictionary
w Scott's Observations on the New Testament
Bowers History Of the Popes
Miriam, by Rev. ]. Todd
Todd's Bible Companion
Common Prayer Book, in various bindings
Robbins Outlines Of History
Goodrch's Pictorial History Of the u. States
Do do edo Of France
Parley's Common School History
Anthon's Cesar, Horace, Sallust, Cicero, and
Virgil
MitchelPs Geography for Schools; besides a
variety of other School Books.
TEMPERANCE VOLUMES,
Embracing number Of excellent and popular
productions in the form of Essays, Tales, &c.
Hymn Books, &C.. Of the Methodist Churches.
Bibles Of all sizes, and various binding
Testaments.
ALSO,
All kinds of Stationery which will be sold at the
lowest prices for cash. april 29-tf
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! AM CONSTANTLY RECEIVING
NEW GOODS

NEW GOODS
I N my line, and have now in store large stock
j consisting Of
French and English China Dinner, Tea, and To-
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, Casseroes Com
potiers, Gard Baskets, Fruit Baskets, Cake
Baskets, Cologne Bottles, &C.
Cut and pressed Tumblers, Wines, Champagnes,
Hook, and Claret
Cut, plain, and colored Decanters
Cut and plain Water Bottles, Finger Bowls, and
Float Bowls
Britannia Coffee and Tea Ware
Casters, Lamps, Candssticks, Mugs Covered Pitch.
Table and Tea Spoons, Covered Urns, Bggins, &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 will
sell very low, wholesale or retail
G. s. FOWLER, Importer
Store on 7h-street, opposite National LatelEeence,
cD'ce. feb 24-3ta6wif
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Feed Store.

NHE subscriber hereby respectfully informs the
- 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, outlay, 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 socits share Of their patronage.
april ll-eod3m. J.. II. BERGMAN.
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A CARD.-The undersigned begs leave to ten
N der his thanks to the citizens Of this COM
munity for the liberal patronage which they have
bestowed upon him during the past year, and very
respectfully informs them that he still continues
the Auction and Commission business at Concert
Hall, near Browns hotel, where he will promptly
and with dispatch discharge all business in his
line, to the satisfaction Of any and all persons who
may favor him with it.
He would also inform those who are in arrears
with him to call and settle their accounts as soon
as possible, the needf, being at all times accepta-
Bile, and at this time peculiarly indispensable.
A. GREEN,
,jaf2O Auction and Commission Merchant.
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/, - FOR RENT.-The East frame house on
lot 3, in square reservation c, Maryland ave-
nue. near Sd street II has stable in the rear, and
garden in high state Of cultivation. Possession
will b. given immsdiately In case the above is not
reDtsd the two story frame house, occupied by Mrs
Jane Smith, opposite Squire MorseIIs Office. on
Lousians avenue, will be for rent, and possession
given immediately. Apply to
.l.eay sass ssfi q SOLOMON DREW,
may 7-n On the premises
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]. Il. HANSON,
H street; First Ward, Washington.

Mrs. J. G. WHITE: Dear Madam-It affords ma
heartfelt satisfaction to lay before the public the hem
efit received from yeur Compound Sirup of Wild
Cherry and Sarsaparilla was taken, two years
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 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.
5. Redfern, First Ward, Washington
Lewis Clephane, Penn. avenue, between 9th and
10th streets.
Refer To
Mrs. Lucinda O'Farre Dove, street, between
llth and 18th streets
Edward Francis, King street, Alexandra, d. C.
Price 81 per bottle or $40 per dozen For sale
by ]. G. WHITE, Ninth street,
feb l4-2awly Between ID and L streets.
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A ComicaI sold whip.''

ComicaI +" Old Whips
JOSEPH WHEAT--Taking a turn the
other day down the railroad track, and COM
ing up the hillnear the old Buffers tavern, the
name of Joseph Wheat "cooper, bacon Gu
rer, and town crier," came to mind, who
once had a habitaton and name y in
Concord, and was not unknown in the re-
gion round about. Wheat dwelt upon the
hillside between the tavern and the inter-
vale, and was man of varied gifts He
had something to do with stage business,
in the early history Of that mode of fpublic
conveyance. His first display in that de-
partmeut was upon the road between AM
herst and Nashua and after removing to
Concord, he established line hence to
Boston that is, if couple of old horses
and broken down covered wagon could
be termed a line-occupying week in a
trip down and back. He also figured on an
occasion of which we have q faint remem-
brance: driving the horses which drew the
Little Belt through Main street, Of a
Fourth Of July, somewhere about the year
1911.
An examination Of papers printed in Con-
cord thirty years ago, would bring to light
Wheat's operations in other labor than max
ing barrels, curing bacon or driving stage
teams for in that department of literature
called making verses, Wheat was something
of dabster in his way. In default Of files
ofpapers, from which to gather what we are
certain can be found in profusion, we have
had recourse to the memory of an acquain-
tance OF ours-a memory seldom at fault.
On occasion Of the marriage Of a citizen Of Con-
cord, during cold ,oeek in winter.
"As walked out the other day,
Through Concord street took my way:
] saw sight thought quite rare
HILL walk out to take the AVER.
And now, since EARTH and AIR have met to-
gether,
think there'l be change of weather"
He was employed on one occasion to 20
with a neighbor in search Of soldier who
had deserted from the service of the u. S.,
and came near involving himself in trouble
too deep for easy extrication. We recol-
lect he perpetrated some verses after his re-
turn to town, only two or three lines of
which, however, are in remembrance, al
though there was row of stanzas long as
a tantem team
81. left my shop and tools to rust,
And on this Willey's word did trust,
And straight to Mortified took my way.
Wheat carried his propensity for making
verses even into his advertisements, thus
my advice to farmers all
Is-pick your apples as they fall;
And if your cider's pure and sweet,
Buy new casks of JOSEPH WHEAT"
He removed from Concord long while
ago, to Charleston, Mass, where, we are
told, he pursued the diversified occupation
of " cooper, bacon curer, and town crier,".
and SONS two or three years since rested
from his labors, and went whence no ira
weller returns ~ II. Statesman.
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OLIVER WHITTLESEY,

nEALER In Paints, Oils, Glass, &c, q. street,
IL Todds Bdildings, Washington, ID. O., has just
received from the original inventors and sole manu-
facturers, large supply Of the genuine
DOFic Lamp.
This Lamp is simple in its construction, easily
trimmed, and will give light equal to twenty
sperm candles, at a cost of one cent an hour.
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
be used with open doors and will be less affect
ed by wind 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, Chimnies and Lamp Glasses of all
kinds, Lamp Wick, Pure Sperm Oil, M. B. Dyotfs
& Goulds Glass Fount Pine Oil Lamp: all Of
which are offered at wholesale and retail, at the
lo,cest prices for cash.
~ B.-Duections to be Observed IL, 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 sufi-
cient to cut off the black or crusted edge which
should Re 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-fill the Lamp, replace the cone and button,
and it is ready for use.
U'To avoid accidents, the Lamp should never
be filled while burning. feb 5-f