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"A Card.

VHNHE subscriber takes this method to inform his
Il customers and the public generally, that he
has, for the present, removed his Boot and Shoe
establishment on the opposite side of the street,
next door to Mr. Knchey's confectionery, and op.
poste to Mr.. Dyers Auction Store, South side of
Pennsylvania Avenue, between 10th and llth
streets, where he can be found at all times ready
to execute any orders he may be favored with, at
the shortest notice. and in the best and most fash.
ionable STYLE He would also wish his customers
and the public generally to take notice that his
tire stock will be sod from and after this date at
Cost, and no mistake. To those wishing to pur-
chase, he would say call and see his stock, consist
ing of almost every article, size, quality and price,
in his line of business by gentlemen, ladies',
boys, misses, youths and children.
THOMAS b. GRIFFIN.
N. B. The subscriber has on hand between 200
and 800 pairs black and white satin, and black and
white Kid slippers of the finest quality, at 81 rs
per pair. 4. B. G.
march 25-tf
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AGENCY FOR SEARS ILLUS
TRATED WORKS.

WILLIAM w. STEWART, Agent for Sears
w Pictorial Family Magazine. Also, to sell
the bound volumes af Sears Pictorial publications,
have on hand beautiful assortment bound In gilt,
pictorial Muslin, Of
Sears Complete History of the Bible.
Do Bible Biography.
Do Wonders of the World.
Do Anerican Revolution.
Do Pictorial Library. ;,
Each illustrated with several hundred engravings.
For sale low at the Agency, No. A, near the capitol,
Pennsylvania avenue.
Subscriptions received for the Family Magazine
$500 per annum, in advance. march rs
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HNHE subscriber, having determined to publish
i this paper daily, and feeling it to be his duty
to close up his former business most earnestly re-
quests that all persons indebted to him will make
immediate settlement. This is not only required
as a matter of right but of necessity as he has
obligations that must be met very soon. He leaves
the lumber business with his son and Mr.. James
A. Lenman-to be carried on under the firm
Ward and Lehman and he bespeaks for them
share Of the business, believing they will give sa-
tisfaction. ULYSSES WARD.
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Mr. EDITOR: Some days ago saw notice
in your paper that you intended to petition
Congress for permission TO publish your sheet
in the basement of the Capitol. For one, |
would be reioiced if you would persevere in
your intention. They can do no more than re-
fuse YOU, and that act must be public. There
are some in ehc House, trust, that will de-
mand the ayes and nays on the resolution and
whatever may be the result, it will, in the end,
work for the good of the cause.
The groggerics now kept in the Capitol have
at least the permission of the members, and
whether they are there by resolution or not,
it does not, by any means, render the mem
bers irresponsible. The people everywhere
should know, and hope will know, that
portion of the Capitol is set apart for the traffic
in rum-that in these dens men are made
drunk and untitled for their duties. Is it not
desecration OF our national council chamber
Can the blessing OF heaven rest upon those who
permit it, and those who sanction it? Why,
sir, there are many persons in the country
who scout the very idea that the national Ca
pto is converted into rum shops. They can
not beive that those to whom they delegated
their interests are so Indifferent to their own
welfare, and so reckless of consequences, as
to permit such things. Send in your petition
and if it is rejected, let some one move the
expulsion Of the liquor venders, and upon that
question let the vote be tsken--force them up
TO the chalk, and then let the record 60 befor,
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AUCTION SALES.
an THURSDAY next, April 9, at S o'clock
" p NJ, two story brick house on G street,
near Third, with the vacant lot adjoining.
Terms at SOLE
april It'd. B. HOMANs, Auctioneer.

A CARD.-The undersigned begs leave to ten
"a der his thanks to the citizens Of this com
munity for the liberal patronage which they have
postoweh upon nm during .,e past year, and very
the Auction and Commission business at Concert
Hall, near Browns hotel, where he will promptly
and with dispatch discharge all business in his
lne to the satisfaction of any and all persons who
may favor him with it.
lie would also inform those who are in arrears
with him to call and settle their accounts as soon
as possible, the needfA being at all times accepta-
Bile, and at this time peculiarly indispensable.
A. GREEN,
Jan 90 Auction and Commission Merchant
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GENERAL AGENCY AT WASHING.
TON.

Opposite the Treasury Department, in The building
formerly occupied By C~coran 4 Riggs.
MATTHEW ST. CLAIR CLARKE
Iu THOMAS QUANTRILL have associa.
ted for the purpose of attending to claims and bus
ness of all kinds requiring an agency at Washing
ton before Congress, or the several Departments
AS it is unnecessary to enumerate ALL we select the
following Pensions of all kinds; revolutionary
claims against the States or United States, Including
claims for lands; communication for hafpay and
bounties; claims arising out Of contracts with the
United Sates investigation Of titles, and procuring
patents for lands; return of duties erroneously ex
acted or paid under protest. written or verbal Flo
rda claims generally, and all which may arise under
the annexation of Texas
Communications must be postpaid.
Mr.. CLARKE, having resided in this city for ma
ny years, is well known as public officer and pri-
vate citizen to all gentlemen who have been in Con.
gress or other public stations
CLARKE & QUANTRILL.
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VALUABLE MEDICINES Connelps Pain
Y Extractor, Great Western Panacea, Life Pills,
Temperance Btters, Balm of Columbia, Sarsapa-
rilla, Expectorant Syrup, Balm of China, Hewes'
Liniment Acoustic Oil, Mothers Relief, and other
valuable Medicines, prepared at the extensive es-
Enlistment of Comstock & Co., Cortland street.,
New York.
For sale at Z. z. BROWNS
Agency Office and Commission store,
street, near Treasury Department.
feb 7-2aw6wiD
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WE HAVE ON HAND splendid assort
Wv ment of Cloths Cassmeres, and Vestings
which we will have made up to order, in the best
style, cheaper than they can be had in any other
establishment in the District Fits guaranteed, and
goods warranted to bo first rate.
Fine Dress Goats for SIG 90
Best quality Dress Goats, French black
cloth, quilted through with silk, for 20 90
Fine black Cashmere Pants for 90
Best quality do do for 90
Black Satin Vests, for SO
Best quality, for 90
Cloaks and Overcoats, from SIC to 25 90
feb 7-f HALL 81 BROTHER
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CONGRESS BOOKS, Law BOOKS,

MEDICAL BOOKS, AMERICAN HISTORY.
lyi &c. The subscriber has for sale, at his Store.
near corner Of street and Pennsy ylvania avenue,
Washington, large stock of
LAW BOOKS.
Among them all the elementary works; also,
The English and American Common Law and
Chancey Reports. All the New York and Mary
land Reports: some of the Virginia Reports. The
Law Library, 39 VOLS, together with handsome
selection of such other Law Books as are suitable
for the Washington market.
CONGRESS BOOKS.
All the Laws, Documents, Journals, Registers of
Debates, and all books subscribed for or published
scrlbers. The
MEDICAL BOOKS
were selected by the gentlemen of the Faculty in
the District. The collection embraces all the STAN
dard and elementary works.
"AMERICAN HISTORY"
Some of the American Books very old and
rare and all the late works on American subjects
are to be found in this Chapter.
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS"
All the current literature of the day will be found
among these, in all the various fashionable bindings.
RELIGIOUS BOOKS.
All the Bibles Prayer, and Hymn Books, of al
most all the different denominations, in all kinds of
bindings
"BLANK BOOKS AND STATIONERY"
handsome assortment of Blank Books, and
all kinds of Stationery, for sale above.
The Books will be sold as cheap as at any other
Bookstore in the United States.
march 7-tf GEORGE TEMPLEMAN.
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SONS PORTRAIT Subscriptions
j will be received at VIM. q. FoRcE's ook-store,
corner of Pennsylvan avenue and 10th street, for
copies of the Portrait Of DR.. Judson, now in course
of preparation, and soon to be published under the
direction of the Baptist Board of Foreign Missions,
at the following prices Lithograph, on good paper,
on comman plate paper s. India proof impressions
So. The Portrait is from Painting by Harding,
and is in size nine inches by eleven. feb 6-f
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DIED.

On Tuesday, the 7th inst, after lingering
illness of consumption, MARY CATHARINE,
only daughter of James Williams, ESQ.,, in
the 18th year of her age.
Her amiable disposition endeared her to all ::
patient under afflcton, she bore her suffer-
lngs without murmur, and died in the hope
Of a blessed immortality.
Her friends and those of the family are re-
quested, without further invitation, TO attend
her funeral from the residence Of her father,
corner OF 9th and H streets, on this day,
(Thursday,) at a o'clock, P. M.
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SOME LITTLE THINGS.
THE FOURTH ONE.


He was little too late-only alttle-I think
it could not have been more than a minute.
But the cars were gone-he missed the packet
and lost the estate. When they saw him loi-
tering by the way, his friends urged him TO
quicken his pace; but he thought it was SO
easy to reach the cars in time, that there could
be no danger in tarrying little longer. AS he
struggled on against poverty through life, ne
often wept bitterly for that minutes delay.
The resolution that that young man who has
been SO long enslaved by the tyrant power of
strong drink, is thinking now Of forming, is an
admirable one but fear that he, too, will be
little too late. cannot tell why he should de-
lay at all. While he tarries, his constitution
is wearing away, contempt is gathering fast
upon him, poverty is grinding him down, the
cords of habit are growing stronger, and the
difficulties of every kind in his way are be-
coming SO many and so great, that fear ex-
ceedingy he will not form the good resolution
in time He is thoroughly convinced that his ha-
bit is bad one, and that it is working his ruin;
out Aie OuPPooCo lASiC IaLuot oC AAuSh AoiAh -
postponing little longer his reformation. He
willwait ullhis next birth day, ortll new years
day-or till some other time convenient for a
starting point. My friend, can you tell surely
what will happen between now and then |?
Can you say you will live so long? Do you
know how much danger there is that you will
change your mind, while there is nothing to
nourish and every thing 10 weaken your good
purpose ? Have you thought how much more
strength your habit will have acquired by then,
and how much harder it will be to break
Have you calculated how much it will be to
your advantage, even should you form the
good resolution then, to spend the meantime
soberly Nay, can you think of one good rea-
son why you should put off a moment longer
so noble purpose?
Folly, folly, my friend, It's but folly. Tis but
the cry of the sluggard-a little more sleep, a
little more slumber, little more folding of the
hands to sleep. Tis but foolish begging TO
tarry little longer amid the filth of Sodom
| If you have thought at all Of coming 10 so
good determination, up at once-escape for
thy life-look not behind thee, neither stay
thou in all the plain-escape to the mountain.
lest thou be consumed.
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ALEXANDRIA, April s, 1916.

ALEXANDRIA, April 8, lS4o.
MEssRs. EDITORS: On Monday evening
last, the Friendship Fire Company elected its
officers for the ensuing year as follows:
Charles Koones, President; Henry f. Zim-
norman, Vice President James w. Atkinson,
Secretary; John L. Pascoe, Treasurer; and
William Mankins, John Muir, r. Stuart
Douglass, and James Carroll, Commanders.
This Company, which is the oldest in town,
was formed before the Revolution in l774, and
believe its records since that time are in pos
session of the officers. The number of mem
bers is very large, and had the company COM
plete modern engine, and other apparatus, in
stead of the two ancient and well-worn affairs
now in their hands, their usefulness, conside-
rable as it now is, would be greatly improved.
observe since the late fire an increasing dis
position on the part of our citizens to sustain
the fire department by attaching themselves
to it, and hope such companies as have been
almost annihilated from the want of spirit
among their members, will now be re-organ-
lied and brought into active operation.
Our enterprising fellow-citizen, Mr.. John
Tatsapaugh, with the spirit of perseverance
which has ever eminently distinguished him,
has already erected bake house Of considera-
BILE size upon the site of his late habitation in
which TO carry on his baking business, to which
the fire caused, | believe, only four days inter-
ruption. l..
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Great EsarSains!!!

BOOTS AND SHOES! BOOTS AND
ID SHOES !--SAMUEL PHILLIPS, (succes-
sor to Walter Clarke & Son, sign of the Black
Boot, Pennsylvania avenue,) having just returned
from the Northern cities, would respectfully inform
his friends and the public in general that he is now
prepared to offer for sale, upon the most pleasing
terms, large and general assortment of Boots and
Shoes, consisting, in part, of the following:
FOR THE LADIES.
800 pairs Morocco and Kid French Slippers, from
so cts. to 81 25.
Kid Paris Ties, beautiful article.
Morocco and Kid Slippers and Ties
Bronze Morocco and English Kid Slippers
Morocco and Kid Buskin Welts
Lasting do do
Whole and half Bronze and Black Caters
White Satin and White Kid Slippers
VARIETY.
Misses Morocco and Kid Buskns and Slippers
Do Caters, bronze and other colors
Children's Morocco and Kid Boots and Shoes
Infants Fancy Shoes and Caters
Mems lined and bound Brogans, all prices
Geutlemen's fine sewed and pegged Calf do
Do Nuiers and Slippers
Do Fine sewed and pegged Calf Boo.s.
In addition to the above stock, manufacturing, in
all its different branches by competent worsmen,
and at the shortest notice, and warranted will be
carried on under the management of Elijah Ed
monston, being scientific cutter, and calculated to
please the most fastidious. The latest patterns and
the best materials have just been received from the
North. Being determined not to be undersold, and
to give entire satisfaction, persons wishing to sup
DIV themselves in this line solicited to give me
a call before purchasing elsewhere.
TJJnion and Intelligenccr 3t. Marlboro Gazette
tf1 feb 2l--tf
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nIANos, pIANos!! PIANOs!!!--THE

subscriber respectfully informs the public that
he has now on hand and for sale several new and
fashionable Pianos of the best German manufac-
urers. and of the most beautiful patterns--one of
them very splendid one. They are all of fine
tone and easy touch. In fact they are not excelled
by any instruments now in the District. He has
just finished one of his own make. This instru-
ment is particularly recommended. Also, several
second hand Pianos for sale. Keeps constantly on
hand secondhand pianos. J. +. KAHL,
Piano Forte Maker and Importer, south side Penn
syiVania avenue, bciwcsn 18th and 18th sts.
mar 81 3taw3m
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FOR RENT OR SALE,

ON Massachusetts Avenue, between A J and 5th
streets, TWO CONVENIENT FRAME
HOUSES, containing six good rooms each, with
porches at front door, good yards and sheds, water
very convenient, rent moderate For further infor.
nation inquire at the house East OF the above.
To any person wishing to purchase the terms will
be made easy, as but little cash will be required at
the SALE march 20-tf
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Ladies Please Take Notice

ENHAT AT MANN'S, Pennsylvania avenue 2
n doors West Of Four-and-a-Half street, may
be found WHITE ENGLISH KID and WHITE
SATIN SLIPPERS, of every size and among the
very neatest in the city.
ALSO,
Ladies fine quality Gum Elastic Sandal
Over-shOes,
The handsomest in town. This over-shoe has the
decided preference over all others. Gentlemen may
also call and find the largest assortment of over
shoes to be found in the place. MANN,
Sign of the Big Black Boot, Penn. avenue, 2 doors
West of d street. feb 26-u
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Pulling or extracting Teeth.
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 Pennsylvania Avenue, between 18th and
18th streets, where a good assortment of Mechan-
les and House-keepers Hardware, Brushes Cedar
ware, Baskets, SC. &C., will be constantly kept on
hand. All articles in their line will be sold as low
for CASH, or to punctual customers, they can be
bought in the City or Georgetown, and delivered
free Of expense.
april 7-tf JOS. H. SAVAGE & GO.
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MARR led.

AT Alexandra, on Thursday evening last,
by the Rev. Job Guest, THOMAS JOHNSON, to
MARTHA WILLIAMS, both Of that CITY,
At the same place, on Sunday evening last,
by the Rev. John l.. Pascoe, Mr.. GEORGE Fl.
BENTER, to Miss MARY JANE SIMMONS, all of
Alexandra.
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Celebrated Medicated Fume or vapor
R n III =,

For the of diseases of the skin, joints glands,
rheumatism, neuralgia, scrofula, parayc affections,
gout, &c.
Cupping, Bleeding and Leeching,
will be attended to by the subscribers, who keep
constantly on hand Swedish and German Leeches,
warranted fresh. Physicians in the country can be
supplied at the shortest notice.
Residence on the corner of Louisiana avenue and
Sixth street. nearly opposite the Unitarian Church,
and on the same square with the Bank of Wash
ington.
feb. ll.-3ms MR. 81 MRS. CHOATE
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

MT. ADAMS Oh MASSACHUSETTS submitted q
resolution which was adopted, calling on the
President OF the United States, if not incompa-
tible with the public interest, to furnish to the
House copies of correspondence between our
consul at Rio de Janeiro, in relation to the
slave trade between the coast OF Africa and
Brazil
The House went into committee on the bill
to raise regiment Of mounted rilemen, and
to establish military posts on the way to Ore
gon.
Mr.. Stanton replied to the remarks of Mr..
Levin, delivered yesterday, on Native Ameri-
canism, and said that the gentleman from Vir-
ginia, Mr.. Dromgoole,) not only excoriated
that gentleman, but excorlated him, not only
skinning him, but taking the flesh from his
bones.
Mr.. Gordon spoke in favor ofthe bill under
consideration.
Messrs. w. w. Campbell and Woodruff, of
New York, spoke in favor OF Native Ameri-
canism.
Mr.. Chapman regarded Native Americanism
as the result OF disappointed ambition, and that
it would soon occupy the same grave with the
other humbugs which have long since been
buried.
Mr. Mcconnell addressed the committee.
and caused great deal of laughter by his in
coherent expressions. He thanked God that
he was an lrishman in his feelings.
Mr.. Hopkins submitted an amendment to
establish post route in Oregon.
After debate the committee rose, and reso-
luton was offered giving the use of the Hall
tomorrow for an exhibition of deaf and dumb
from New York, but no quorum voted, and at
Aalfpast four O'Clock, the House adjourned.
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CORR RESPONDENCE.

Show glorious is this invention OF writing where
by can easily communicate to our absent friends
whatever may afford them pleasure or improvementm
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n FOR SALE.--The subscriber
a. [trTsn having been involved by becoming
nTIs1a ~ security, will sell great bargain
s7ezzEsES in any of his property, as he is de-
termined to release himself from pecuniary embar-
rassment. He has houses of almost every descrip-
ton, Brick and Frame. Enquire at residence on
Massachusetts, avenue, between 9th and 7th streets.
march 7-tf ]. B. PHILLIPS. !.
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New HOuse-Furnishing Ware
Room.

Room.
TENHE subscriber respectfully informs his custom
n ers and the public generally, that he has
opened Ware Room on 9th street, near the ave-
nue., where he is continually receiving FRESH
SUPPLIES of goods in the House-keepers line !;
viz:
AMERICAN AND BRITISH CUTLERY,
Shouels and longs, HoAoware, Noodvare, Brush
es, BASKETS, Britaniaware Ieatrays, Velocipedes
together with large collection of USEFUL and
FANCY articles too numerous to mention. Sale
store at the old stand, Pennsylvania avenue, near
9th street. GEO. SAVAGE.
feb 27-tf
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03- DISTRICT ASSEMBLY OF THE UNITED
BROTHERS OF TEMPERANcE.-The regular
meeting will be held at the Hall on 18th
street on Saturday Epening, llh inst, at u
O'Clock.
Representatives from the several Associa-
tons are requested to be punctual, and come
up prepared, as directed by the 29th article of
the Constitution.
april 9 ULYSSES WARD President
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7 TwENTY-NINTH CONGRESS.
bEINh Il.
WEDNESDAY, April 8, 1916.
SENATE.

Petitions and memorials were presented.
Mr.. Dickinson submitted a resolution. which
lies over, calling on the President OF the United
States to know whether any British cruisers
have landed and searched any of our vessels
since the conclusion of the treaty Of Washing
ton, in lS42.
The bill transferring the duties Of the heads
OF the Navy bureaus, was taken up and dis
cussed, but not finally disposed of.
After some further business, the Senate took
up the Oregon resolutions, and
Mr.. Dickinson occupied the floor till FIVE
O'Clock, in defending himself from the attack
OF Mr. Webster yesterday, and in justification
OF what he had heretofore said about the Ash
burton treaty.
Mr.. Mangum has the floor for Thursday.
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90 HE FREEMEN's VIGILANr Il. A. So
cIETY will hold its semi-annual meeting THIS
CIhursday) EUenmg, at Walker s. Kembie's
Rooms, street, at "A O'Clock, for the election
OF officers and other important business; Mem
bers are requested to be punctual in their at
tendance. GEO. SAVAGE, President.
april 9.
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A Card.

A Card.
NNHE undersigned, considering himself duly
IL qualified, offers his services to the citizens
of Washington for the drawing of plans and spe-
cifications of dwelling other houses, and also as
measurer of builders work. Charges moderate.
H may be consulted between the hours OF 8 and
IL o'clock, A. NJ, at Mr.. Purdy's Office, Lumber
Yard, 7h street, Market-House square.
fob 27-tf JOHN G.. HARNESS.
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MI. GOODMAN, G. A. M. ID. !,

Manufacturer and Iaserter Of artificial Teeth,
HAS opened an office on Pennsylvania avenue,
Ill near the Treasury building. M. G., in de-
voting his attention exclusively to this important
department of the Dental Profession, and his great
experience gives him advantages over many who
profess to insert artificial teeth in this country Per-
requiring Artificial Teeth and those of moderate
means, will find his charges moderate
Irregularities of Children's Teeth corrected and
prevented Teeth extracted.
mar 23-3tawlmx
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HANDSOME FURNITURE.

HAN DoUME TUNNII y NH'
TIME attention of purchasers is respectfully in
Il vted to lot of new and very handsome Ma
hogany Furniture, made in Baltimore and Philadel-
pha, which is offered for sale at less than manufac
turers prices. There are Sofas Wardrobes, Bureaus,
Rocking, Parlor, and Office Chairs, Pillar and Claw
Dining Tables, Large Extension Dining Table, with
five leaves Secretary and Book Case, Single and
Double French Bedsteads, Office Writing Desks.
b. HOMANS,
march 1S-eo6t Between 10th and lth SITS.