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NEW AND MOST EXPEDITIONS LINE

To Piney Point and the other landings the Potomac,
and TO persons prsing an agreeable excursion by the
Chesapeake bay TO Baltimore.
r ss-i--s. THE public is hereby advised that and
after Monday the 9th instant, the quick and
beautiful steamer POWtIA1AN win semi-weekly in
counexion with The steamer AUGUSTA, between the
mouth OF Aqua creek, Prney Point and Baltimore
Passengers by the Augusta leaving Washington at or
Alexandra at ~, a m, Mondays and Thursdays,
Aqua creek about IL m where they take PEE
rior steamer Powhatan arriving Pney Point between
and ~ p M The Powhatan thence proceeds to Balti-
more, where she arrives by 4, a. the morning.
returning, the Powliatan VIII leave Baltimore at p.
Tuesdays and Fridays Passengers by her breakfast at
Piney Point aud arrive at Aqua creek by IL where
they take the mail steamer Augusta and arrive at Mexan
dna by a and at Washington by p.
The Powhatan will take and put out passengers at all
the landings the Potomac.
Passage and fare between Washington Alexandria and
Piney Point, and S3 w
Passage to any other landings the Potomac be- o
low Aqua zN
Passage between Washington or Alexandra ana
Batimoie, ttncluding meas) with the privilege Oh = 49,
returning the next day at charge OF VI onyr - . w
For further particulars apply to Capt j. W Rodgers, ON
board tie Augusta, ...1.r,r
June 30-staw
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Through tickets to Norfolk, Portsmouth, OLD Point
Comfort &c, via. Richmond aud Port Walthau.
Whole fare, 50 SO Oniu.
NEW DAILY EXPIRES

- ss VII
Trough by Mail Train from Washington, via Alex
nltirin, to fredericksburg, Richmond and Peters,
burg, Virginia.
TINE undersigned, having made the necessary arrange
i with the Steamboat and Railroad Companies be-
the above named places prepared, under
the name and style of ROGERS, DARRACOTT ~ AL
LEN, oreceive every description OF light goods and for
ward the same Gas above stately on reasonable terms.
We trust by giving personal attention to the bust
ness, meet with encouragement and friends
that nothing shall be wanting part to afford sasac
ton.
All light articles, such parcels and packages, which
may be consigned will be delivered Tree OF
age; merchandise other articles, which may be
heavy tor the mail train, will have particular by
the freight train.
J. w. ROGERS Master Steamer Powhaan
Il. +. DARRACOTT, Train captain, h. f. ~ p. r. R.
WILLIAM H. ALLEN, Depot agent, do
Richmond, Va, May !, IS37-May I-dtf
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'sFirst Principles of Chemistry ;

BY BENJAMIN SILLIMAN JR M A.,
Professor in Yale College, of Science applied to the Arts
TN department of science usually taught in col
leges and Schools has there been felt such lamenabe
deficiency of textbooks in that of chemistry None
the textbooks upon this subject in use, to meet
the wants OF teachers and for there has been
general inquiry for textbook better adapted for colleges
and higher academies than any of those that have hereto
fore been before the public To supply this want, Profess
sor Silman has been induced to prepare elementary
work, which, we have hesitation in saying, is calcua
ted in every respect fill this long existing deficiency The
well-known reputation OF the author in itself sufficient
guaranty of the merits of the work Every sheet has
ed through three able hands, and the book has been made
in all respects complete possible.
The work is printed in I2mo form of 1872 pages, on
good paper, handsomely bound, and contains upwards
hundred excellent illustrations, descriptive of the SUBJ
ject.
81 have examined 'Silmans First Principles of Chem
isy, and consider il decidedly the best elementary work
Oh that science with which have met containing large
amount of well-arranged matter in small space. The
style is clear and concise, should be in textbook,
and is easily prehenslbe by the beginner 1t work
admirably adapted the of schools and academies,
and OF all who are commencing the study OF chemistry
''HENRY s. PATTERSON, M. d.,
professor of Materia Medca Pennsyi vania College"
For sale by F. TAYLOR.
Price one dollar. June l6.
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Army Portfolio.

A SERIES of views, comprising sketch of the encamp
IA nent OF the United States army, under General lay
lJr at Corpus Christi heights OF Monterey from the Saiu
road, looking towards the city from the west valley of
Saitlo, from the base OF Palace hill, AT Monterey
oi the city OF Monterrey seen iroma hous-top IN the
main plaza; and Monterrey seen from Independence
hill the Bishops Palace; with the village OF Guada
lupe and Sierra Sl.a Saddle Mountain in the dis
Sketched by Captain ID. p Whiting, 7th infantry,
U. s. A., and this day received for sale, Sationers
Hail. Pennsylvania avenue.
Price, Tor the series OF plates, 81.
June lS-- WIN. FISCHER.
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HARTyrsI.L,s wAsHINGToN HOUSE.

Chesnut street abore seue, door the Masonic Hail.
PHILADELPHIA
IlS Hotel has been greatly enlarged and reurnished,
L and the proprietor has spared no to insure
to his visitors every comfort and convenience. The
dining saloon Tor gentlemen well the private ordi-
for ladies, large and convenient The parors and
chambers capacous, and fitted up the
style This house being central position propre-
tor socits continuance of public favor pedging himself
that no effort his part shall be spared them
every luxury the city affords
N. b. bath house is attached the hotel, where warm
and cold baths canbe had any hour.
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FLORENCE's NEW HOTEL,


Ot"nHY,
EUROPEAN
TINHlS elegant Hotel is open for the reception Of
i travellers The proprietor solicits vis .flom those
whose business pleasure may call them the city
New York The Hotel is designed to be conducted upon
the European SYSTEM and with the adoption OF all modern
Improvements.
Vsers at all times procure apartments with with
out board. Those who wish to take their meals
the Hotel do SO in private apartments of great beauty
the public Restaurant saloon OF elaborate and costly
magnifcence, probably without equal On the continent
OF Amerca,) and upon economical terms
The proprietor himself that his house will be
found upon trial at least equal any known establishment
i point of elegance, economy and desrabllity.
The kitchen under the direction of American French,
and Italian cooks. JOHN FLORENCE Jr,
April 30--d3m Proprietor.
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NEW GOODS.--This day received
IN pieces rich back gros de Rhine, for vesettes
ties, &c.
20 pieces rich black silk aces and fringes
70 &c rich dress silks, newest styles
80 &c French muslns and lawns
Is handsome glnghams
10 &c linen usIres
Is GO super undressed Irish linens
&c super pow-case sheetng
&C linen sheeting, Gull width)
sc furniture dlniity, (striped and plan)
80 &c toweling, from l2t cents up
rs &C satin damask table cloths
Is dozen g napkins
10 Sc fruit Doyeys
pieces damask table diapers
rs colored linen and cotton table covers
80 cloth table and piano
Is Hough's patent skirts
Also complete assortment of mourning goods, such
bonbazines, apacas, moussene de aines bereges cling
hams lawns, cacoes love wells and handke grapes,
&c, all of which invite particular attention,
are determined to offer great inducements.
June l2-- p. H. HOOE g. co.
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80 @ !@

MARSEIIALEES LINE OF PACKETS,
Touching at Gibraltar to land passengers.
r,IE aforementioned ships will be regularly despatched
i from New York the LIST, and from Marseilles on
the 10Th of each month, as follows:
Ship Prince de Joinville, (new) Capt W. w Laurence,
Oct l. 1876. -
Il Ship Arcoe, (new Captain w. r. Hoodless, Nov. l.,
I846.
Ship CASTOR, Capt. James Anthony, Dec. I, 1916.
Ship Nebraska, (new,) Captain James Watson, jan i,
l847.
Ship -, Feb. ], l847.
MARsEILLEs.
Ship Prince de Joinvle (new) Capt. w. w. Laurence,
Dec. 10, 1876
Ship Arcole (new,) Capt W. r. Hoodess Jan. TO- l8i7.
Ship CASTOR, Capt. james Anthony, Feb. TO- 1917.
Ship Nebraska, (new) Capt. James Watson, March 10,
1917.
Ship - -, April 10, 1917.
These vessels all OF the first Glass; and commanded by
men experience Their accommodations for passengers
unsurpassed tor comfort and convenience Goods
agents will be forwarded free OF all other
than those actually paid.
For freight or passage, apply 10
CHAMBERLAIN az PHELPS,
lob Front street; or to
BOYD q HINCKEN, agents,
No.9 Tontine Buildings corner OF Waii and Water
streets, New York.
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MOUNT 81. Marys College, Emmitsbur,y, Md.---rhe
ltl annual session of studies institution
the i7th OF August. Students should, if practicable,
ter before that date. Boara and tuition, including the
classic and scientific course also French, lodging,
Washing mending and doctors fees $52 per annnm
Payments made semannuay, in advance.
Music and drawing extra cilrge*-each $40 per
mum also the Italian German, and Spanish languages
each $l5 per annum
prospectus of the college, explaining the course of
studies requisites for grauaon and system of discipline
will be sent to any person applying for II.
JOHN McCAFFREY, President
July 1i--dtA15
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TsSi1 Foh RENT, the new and commodious house on
G,. street west, now occupied by Thos. Ritchie esq
. IL IS IN healthy and beautiful location, and has All
Ssnges possessed by lew places of residence in Washing
ton; furnace which warns whole house, bath roon
kitchen range, &c Possession given the Doth OF this
month.
For terms inquire of VIM A. GORDON Quertermaster
Generals Office, War Department
July y-3iawtt
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Transylvnnia University Medical Departm ent.
1NlIE 30h session will open the LIST Monday in No.
Il vember next, TO continue four months, under the d
rection of the following faculty, viz;
Benz W. Dudley, NJ d., Professor of the Principles and
Practice of Surgery.
Thomas d. Mitchell, M d., Professor of Maiera Medca
and Therape
Robt Peter M D., Professor of Chemistry and Pharmacy
James NJ Bush, M D. Professor of Special and Surgical
Anatomy.
L. NJ lawson M. D., Professor of General and Patholo
gca Anatomy and Physiology.
Sam Amman, NJ d., Professor Of Obstetrics and the Dis
eases of Women and Children.
Elisha Bartlett, NJ d.. Professor of Theory and Practice
of Medicine.
Z. L. Dudley, M d., Demonstrators of Anatomy
The of full course is hundred and dollars
invariably in advance in notes of good and solvent banks
and Library tickets 49, par money The d-secng ticket
is $40. The graduation fee is 1928. Clinical instruction
gratis to the candidates for graduation Boarding and
lodging including lights at from So 70 ss3 per week
ROBT. PETER, M. ID Dean of the Faculty.
LEXINGTON, Ky, July !. ISi7-op9t u.
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DOARDING.-MRS. THOMSON, corner of 9th and II
ID streets, will have vacated the LIST July pleasant front
room on the second floor which she will be happy have
filled with family. two single gentlemen.
June lS--Iaw3vJ*
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DRUFFrs Map of the Valley of Mcxico.-A new and
ID map the valley of Mexico and the surround
ing mountains, including map OF the route between vera
Cruz, Avarado, and Pueba, drawn by j. ooldSpofouen
Brufi this received for Statoners la feln
c,ents VIM. FISCHER.
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Sugar Coatedo pills .--Bcwarc !-Caution,

TIME increasing popularity of Dr. G.. BENZ. Smiths i'm
proved Indian vegetable sugar-coaed pills has induced
number OF persons make something they call pills, and
them with sugar. order sell them Tor the genuine,
while they do particle OF the goodness nor
assnate in appearance TO the original Dr. Smiths
pills In short, they intended fraud upon the
muniy minister, who at first had an interest in an ni-
taton sugar-coated pill, manufactured in Albany, New
York; has given them he says, account OF the mis-
cradle dishonest parties concerned in manufacturing them
The party now indusrously circulating reports
calculated to njure Dr. Smith, and affect the reputation
OF his valuable pills. but rather than notice them IN public
them Tor their ISLANDERS, he has another against
purity m miserable aos have se rasor a
abonnabe means to palm oft their counterfeit pills,
which life has been endangered by the unfortunate OF
the commercials 1t is DR.. Smiths pills that doing
much good in the countryas the following plainly show.
More ministers use and recommend Dr. Smiths pills than
This certify that have used the sugar-coated pills
lime, and believe them to be good medicine; and
also, inquiry in that city, persuaded that he
OF the invention. S. WILLIAMS
Pastor LIST Baptism church, Piitsburg.
From the Blue HENS Chicken (Dei)
We call the attention OF readers the certificate oil
relation DIR. Smiths pills. We ourselves bear tes-
mony the excellence OF these pills, OF us having
used them, and experienced relief from them.
The above is the best paper in the State OF Delaware
The IMPROVED INDIAN PILLS. (sugarcoatetD
certainly doing much good in the whole country and
highly esteemed II one-hat is that people
about They easy in their operation,
like The OF the Northern State Jour
malone of the largest and best papers in the State of New
York-writes follows;
WArERTowH, May 81, 1876.
DR.. G.. Benz. Smith:
DEAR suR was laid up with bad cold some time since
my return from New York; and during my illness, made
uIal oil your pills. and must say found them excellent
They are the best medicine Tor the purposes they
tended that have yet seldom take pills. but found
yours entirely Tree the objections which pills
liable. / hope they Will continue be a source OF
profit you as Il doubt no; they viii be relief
10 the afnicIed, on iarge scale.
Yours, truly, ]. GREEN
ToSAwANnA, Pa, Sept 49, 1876.
DR.. G. BENZ. SMITH.
DEAR siRi Your agent ef With lot of vour supar-
coated pills. and have but boxes lett. Every box
have sold mas given entire satisfaction. | have taken
them mysef aud consider them the best pills / have
used and ann afraid 10 recommend them TO the
public. wish further supply at once.
Yours, respectfully,
JACOB kIBLER, p. M
HUNTINGTON, Ia, June 81 1916.
Dr.. SMrlH,
DErR SIR! am most OF your ndian vegetable sugar
pills and nnd selling last that think you
had better send me gross immediately Icy give
general sacton that people ut least twenty
miles them; is generally known ann agent for
them, would be very sorry TO get out
Yours respectfully,
SAML MOORE ~ co.
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WAsHNGToN Hall For Rent.-Washington Hall is
w situated the southwest of pennsylvapi
avenue and 9th street. Washington city, nearly opposite
Golemans Hotel, commanding fine vew and is OF
the most conspicuous buildings the Metropolis Ii is
now nearly finished, and offered for rent, in whole
part It's dimensions are-ength 30 feet width, 81 feet
four stories high with basement well suited for reec
Tory or bowling saloon The pavements vaulted and
the whole building finished in the best manner
The ground story suitable for extensive clothing es
tablishment grocery exchange broker bank In all
spects the very centre of business.
The rooms above intended for exhibitions or other pub
lie purposes.
Ii the Hall is rented disposed of by the fall the
year, will be put up rented TO the highest
bidder.
For further particulars apply by letter. post paid the
subscriber ROBERT KEYWOKTH
Pennsylvania avenue Washington city.
The Baltimore Sun, Philadelphia Ledger, and New York
Herald, will insert the above notice week
weeks, and send iheir accounts to the subscriber.
Nav l4-la3w
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r AND FOR sALE.-raO acres Of Lane fronting the

r AND FOR sALE-1aO acres of land fronting on the
IL Rockville turnpike, within one mile oil the George
town CORPORATION line, and north oil land oil MIR. Jonn
Green embracing several beautiful sites Tor buldng well
wooded and watered will be sold together divided
Also ID acres on the road being the meenghou
LOT and which will divided, If necessary, into parts
Also 80 acres excellent land adjoining Tennaly Town.
and Immediately north OF Mrs. Syes's farm well watered
The above lands convenient the markets OF
the CITY and Georgetown; and order close the sale of
them they viii be disposed of very reduced prices and
on accommodating Apply either TO Richard Smith,
or TO Charles j. Nourse. fct 3-lawu
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BACON COLLEfaI.

THIS nourishing institution located Harrodsbure
Il Ky, Zone of the most moral and delightful villages In
America long and Justly celebrated for its IN neral wates
now in Tho full tide of successful operation under the FOL
lowing faculty, viz;
JAAEs SHANNON, President and Professor of Bellies Let
tres and OF Mora Intellectual, and Political Science.
SAMUEL HATCH, Professor OF Natural Philosophy, Chem
istry, and Geology.
H WHIrE, Professor of Mathematics and Cvl Engi-
neerng.
g III. MATTHEW'S, Professor OF Ancier Languages.
z. AssEw, Principal ofthe Preparatory department.
DR.. G. d. RrNYAN, Bursar.
It's confidently believed that college in the west Of
ier superior advantages for obtaining thorough, educa
ton on the most reasonable terms.
The next session of ten months will commences on The
first Monday in September, which day is desirable
that every student should beat his post
Extra classes can be instructed il necessary, in Hebrew
French, and Italian.
Tuition in college proper $40 for the college year. Board
IN good families Gncluding washing and igts) be
had at from ~ TO 81 % per week
JAMES SHANNON, President.
HARRopsBURe, ky.-Juy S-Iaw6wcp
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IN HE late residence of Mr. Amiied, Prince street,
aX IN Alexandria The house is brick, built of the bes,
materials handsomely finished, and WELT arranged com
tort and convenience fifteen rooms most of them
large and airy, and has wide hall through the centre
Ouhouses OF brick also covered with metal consisting in
one range of wood and washhouses cste above
two bathing and two dressing On the opposite
wing fine greenhouse; and in the rear brick tyo-sory
double house for servants.
The fower-gardens extend from Patrick Henry street
The vegetable garden is large and productive
1t is considered by many, the handsomest and most de-
sirable residence in the District.
1t win be sold low, and accommodating terms on ap
pncatlon TO VIM ID. MUTT
sept Zo--u At the Treasury Department.
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yrauqu,er white sulphur springs.

49,, THIS establishment avorably known for the
FiJ tive qualities OF its and the elegance anI
EA comfort of its accommodation, will be opcIied
reception OF visitors the LIST June II situated
miles from Alexandria, 80 miles from Frederckburg AID
20 miles of the Blue Ridge in Of the healthy
and delightful climates of Virginia. The direction AID
management will be the heretofore, and The
paid the accommodation and comfort OF their
guests We have abundant supply of ice
The season, commencing the LIST of June will end the lt
of October, embracing months.
Lovers Of Music will find the band unsurpassed.
Board $40 per week, ~ per week Tor weeks $50 per
month, $50 for the
For than day 81 so per day, % cents Tor sim
gle meal % for lodging, children under ~ years OF
age and servants price, horses 90 cents per day. per
week So so, per month 49, -
Triweeky stages will run from washington until lst OF
July after that time daily
the LIST OF July, previous which conYeyances will be fur
nished on accommodating terms
May II-1awtlstA Until DANL WARD.
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DE,VTAL SExCEwr

by C. IL. VAN PATTEN, M. ID.
Permanent office and residence Todds Hat
Store near Browns Hote
Dec 3I-Iy
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(,aAMBERss Information for tho People, reprint-
" ed from the English copy iew copies Just received
by F. TAYLOR, JuYA
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NATIONAL LIME KYLNs.

Corner Of Ttcenty,frs street and Neo York
EFT all the people take notice. that the undersigned has
IL purchased the before named lime kns and and
always will be prepared furnish the best lime, the
shortest notice. the cheapest for cash short credits
Cacined plaster and cement of first quality always
hand. GEO. w. HARDNESS.
MAY 26-eo3tN Iawiw
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"smali Books ON @, eat Subjects"


JUST reprinted from the English editions and for sale
y by r. TAYLOR.
Small Books on Great Subects-No. 1, Philosophical
Theories and Philosophical Experience; No. 2, On the
connexion between Physiology and Intellectual Science
No. g. On Mans power himself, prevent control
Insanity; No H. An Introduction to Practical Organic Chem
suy; No g. brief view of Greek Philosophy, up to the
age OF Percles; No g. brief View of Greek Philosophy
Christian Doctrine and Practice in the Second Century
No g. Exposition of Vugar and Common Errors adapt
ed the year of Grace MDCCCLV, by Thomas Browne
Redvivus Whom kihand, MD; No g. An introduction
Vegetable Physiology with reference to the Works
Du Candole Lindsey, &c No 10, On the principles OF
Criminal Laws No H. Christian Sects in the nineteenth
Century Each in neat Is paper cover price rs
The series will be continued
These little volumes among the ablest and soundest
disqusons topics connected with morals and religion
that it has been good fortune to peruse They ep
onies OF wisdom and piety.-New Orleans Bee.
Comfort, &c, VIA Richmond aud Port WalthalI.
Whole fare, 50 SO Oaiv.
rINIIE public advised that through tickets continue
places, the low of five dollars and fifty only, in
Guiding meals on the james river boat.
Passengers leaving Washington at o. a. M, Aexan-
dria at o. m, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
reach Richmond g. p. n Tin time its beautiful
scenery) where they lodge and the next morning go by
the Richmond and Petersbugh railroad and Port Waha
steamboat line TO Norfolk, which place they reach by i
For further information, apply to Captain j. w. Rod
gers, board the Potomac steamboat, toS
GEORGE MATTlNGLY, Agent.
June 2-3taw6w
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DOARDiNG.-L.V V. CLEMENTS having taken the house
- formerly occupied by Col Northrup, now ready
accommodate boaders The house is pleasantly situated
between 18th and I4h Streets four doors
the Union Office May Is
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lteNs arei

II G. Benz Smith be not written with pen on the bot
tom OF the box all sugar-coated' pills counterfeit
Principal office l79 Greenw1ch street, large brick block,
New York. Price 70 cents a box.
Nov b-6m
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DREsCOTT's History OF the Conquest of Peru, n
volumes, octave Just published, and this day
ceved-For sale by f. TAYLOR for circulation 90 sub
ssrber only from the Wavcrly Circulating Library.
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FIN TN AHNT, a large and convenient three-story
ksd brick house, with back building all in compIete or
der, with marble manels, and large double lot with
1ainen, situated on Capitol Hill adjoining the residence
a. Do"soi esq, near the north Capitol gate. Inquire of
,u . j. T.. PEPPER,
April E'--3awuf For the heirs
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SCHooL BOOKS of every kind used In the District
~ OF Columbia neighborhood, selected great care
obtain the best editions, and the
bindings full supply constantly kept hand by the
subscriber, purchased wholly cash, and sold
terms, at extreme low prices in every
June +. TAYLOR.