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LADIES' PAaEs.-O Ornaments by this pretty
name are now in fashion in Paris, consisting
of gold thumb and finger suspended by a
chain TO the waist, and constructed with a
spring by which they hold up lady's dress in
crossing wet sidewalks from shop to carriage.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-06

Tanning. Names stated before the
Newark Conversational Meeting that he had
been experimenting some time upon this sub
jeci, and hit upon plan which he thought
was worthy the consideration Of practical men.
1t was to prepare cylinder with holes perfo
rated throughout It's circumference, and spread
the hides over these upon the inside, and then
pour in the liquor. 1.-THE cylinder be revolved
about 5000 times in minute the water will
pass through, BY the cenlrifugalforc as rapid
ly as il nothing restrained it, and BY actual ex
pertinent he found that no tannic acid was left
in the liquor that thus came through The leather,
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Santa Annals force twenty-five thousand

We have highly important and stirring in
telligence from Gen. SCOTS column. Riddle
g. Co.'s Express brought the news TO the
Charleston Courier, one day in advance OF
the mail.
The peace negotiations have been blown
sky high. They were only ruse on the part
Of the enemy TO gain time.
Santa Ana with force Of twenty two, thous-
and men was prepared to meet Gen. Scott.
Gen. Scott was to march upon the Capitol
ON the 18th Of July.
A bloody battle was anticipated.
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YpSHE WASHINGTON CITY CIRCULAT-
INC. MJTSICAL LIBRARY-MRs. Gan

nEr AspEHsos intends opening the above named
Musical Library as soon as sufficient number Of
subscribers shall have been obtained to justify the
carving the same into effect Il has been approved
BY many. as il will afford opportunity to the To-
yers Of music of avaing themselves Of what music
they may want, for its use only, at small expense.
The Library will be furnished with the standard and
new music, comprising opera music, songs, duets,
watzes, &c.
Fer terms, apply at my Music and Stationery
Store where the Library will be established.
Penn. avenue between llth and 18th sis.
august 5--oaw4w
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-06

Pcrsico's "Columbus," and Grcenough',
Washington. dwell. | VOW" said good
woman from the county the other day, at the
Capitol, "if there amt Columbus, shure
enough, just going TO throw the new world
away; and there's Washington out in the lot,
with his hand up ready 10 catch il. This is a
good idee, and so nay,rul." After which, she
got into her market wagon and passed out Of
the gate, whis,ling yankee Doodle"
.Nc,c York Herald.
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Encouraging from the Wcst. The Cincinnati
Gazette, whose Editor is no, a sapguine man.
in its number Of the Cd instant predicts splen,
did victory for the Wings 10 Tennessee. Ken.
lucky and Indiana. The tone Of the Louisville
Journal which has created SO much alarm here
was not intended to enlighten the public mind
abroad Of the tendency Of things. but to arouse
and wake up the Wings at home. We. are
happy to hear that the Journals course had its
effect.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-06

Why, any six old ladies, who had sense
enough TO manage family, could organize a
better government ia two weeks. Il IS about
time the gentlemen should drop politics as a
bad Job, and betake themselves TO busting
brushes and dishclolhs, and lei the women try
il awhile. IL they made worse OF it they
would deserve premium for their ingenuity
at chaos making.-.Mrs. S,cisheim's Letters 10
Pittsbwg Journal.
The President and his Cabinet are indeed in
a bad way when they bring down upon them
the condemnation Of the Mrs. Swishelms Of
the press.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-06

Ne,o York, .4ug Stocks dull and downward /;
active demand for flour for home use; shippers
not in market; sales Of Genesee IS 75a$5 81;
southern SIS rs and Michigan SIS So; about
5000 barrels were taken; corn meal dull at 81.
50 for western; choice Jersey at So; sales Of
10000 bushels wheat at 100 for Genesee and
lis for mixed; yellow corn Csc 10 70c and
mixed 64c to 66c, about Is, 900 taken; corn has
been shipped largely; oats "a, which is de-
cline; rye 80; cotlan up to 8; rice, sales but
no change in price; whiskey asked at 2ss; pro-
visions, no change, moderate demand.
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The Chinese J,mk.-A gentleman who has
. travelled some" and seen /" few things,
recently returned from New York. where he
saw the much talked Of Chinese Junk, and is
Of the opinion tina, it is very clever Yankee
invention, a fair imitation of genuine craft,
but doubts If il has ever been much nearer
China than il is now.
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Natures Freaks. We saw few days since, in
Pettis county. says the jefferson city, Mo-, Metropo
Titan, curiosity in the person Of small negro girl,
about two years old. She is as white with as clear
skin as We have ever seen; her hair is perfectly white
and as short and nappy as any nesro's could be-
looking like tho wool on acosely sheared sheep; her
eyes are very much crossed and sppear weak. The
father and mother are said to be as black a. tar.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-06

Suicide by a Gazelle. "A curious instance OF
extreme affection in the animal, which ended
fatally, took place some time since, at the coun-
try residence Of Baron Gauci, in Malta. A
female gazelle having sundenly died from some
thing il had eaten, the male stood over the
dead body Of his mate, butting every one who
attempted to touch il, then, suddenly making a
spring, struck his head against wall, and fell
dead at the side Of his companion.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-06

~ The editors Of the Georgia papers are to
hold a convention at Stone Mountain to confer with
Mr.. Chester respecting the tariff Of tie egraphage in
that State twill also appoint delegates 10 attend
the proposed general editorial convention on the same
subject to be held next fall, at point not yet dcsg.
mated.
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Philadelphia, .Aug. 5.--Stocks firmer--no
change in prices. Pennsylvania flour S.. Sales
at IS 81 to SIS 90; corn meal dull at So; sup
ply Of -four moderate fair demand for wheat.
sales Of prime red at 1850 and Of white at l2Sc'
sales of yellow corn at roc TO re; oats 3Sc TO
4Oc; rye 75c; provisions dull; sales small and
prices looking down; groceries frmer, sugars
particularly; whiskey %.
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or The Pennsylvania says-"Some Of our city
editors are writing with ivory quils What kind Of
an animal were they plucked from 7" The German
town Telegraph judges from this, that our friend
has never yet seen the elephant
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-06

REV. w. l.. McCALLA AND PREsIDENr PoLK.-
The Philadelphia Sun has received from the Rev.
w. i. McCalla, full statement Of his memorable
interview with President Polk, which it will lay
before the public to-day.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-06

Gen. Hopping was at last dates at the Sulphur
Springs near Mier, for tho benefit of his health Per-
haps the inhaIing Of little sulphur smoke would
perfectly restore him!
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-06

Narro,o Escape. Three boys were in the fields
seeking backberries lat week in Illinois. During
the day storm came up and the boys took shelter
under atree. The reo was shivercd to splin,ers by
lightning, and the clothing Of the little fellows was
shocked, neither was killed. The Lord is in the
lightning
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DIED.

On Thursday morning, the 9Th instant, Mrs. Ell
LEN IRWIN GILLIS KLOPFER, in the 23d
year of her age. The deceased has left husband
and two infant children to mourn her untiu ely loss.
The friends and acquaintances Of the family are
respectfully invited to attend her funeral. from the
residence Of her husband, Henry Klopfer, on Sixth
street, shove H. west side, this afternoon, at ocrk
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-06

Fire at Greenpille, S. @. Ch tho 34th utmo
the dwelling Of Col. David Hoke, sheriff Of the Dis.
ict, was destroy ed BY fire. His loss is five thousand
dollars. Some injury was done 10 the adjoining
buildings.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-06

Mortality among Children IN Washingion.--
We learn from gentleman, who says he has
taken the pains TO ascertain, that two hundred
children died in this city from the LIST Of June,
ko the Let Of August,
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-06

Seamens Rights, The Administration has do
cided in the Brazil CASE learn, that our seamen
whom on shore are subject to the laws Of the coun-
try on whose soil they are. Qucry--s this decision
constitutional!
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o. The Newport, r. l., Mercury says that
Captain VIM. v. Taylor has received orders
to take command Of the Ohio "a, now on the
Brazil station.
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Cincinnati, August O. noon.-Flour 81, receipts
light; sales Of rs bids Of shoulders at 64 25 hhds Of
common hams at 8; 27o kegs of No. lard at O;
whiekey I'D The river swelling; weather mild.
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DESPATCH NO. 2.

RICHMOND, August 6,
M. past 8, a. m.
Bolling's majority in Petersburg l07-Din-
widdie at 3p. m. yesterday 81 and in Prince
George IA. Meadc's majority in Gfeenvlle
80.
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PiHsb,rg, .aug. 5.-Weather clear and dry;
river falling; 8 feetin channel; -four 81 rs to
81 43; no change in grain provisions firm
whiskey % to 23c.
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Three men, well dressed-grain Spectators
perhaps-were seen cutting the wires between
Boston and New York on the arrival of the
Hibernia.
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Musical LIBRARY.-See Mrs. Anderson's pro-
position to form Musical Circulating Library
It's capital idea, and ought to take.
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We will 60 for no man for President without
principles" JEFF. City, Mo. Metropolitan
That is--the FIVE loaves and two fishes.
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A. M, HOE F AR,
SURGEON DENTIST,

TOUR.AND.A-HALF street, five doors above
Il Penn Avenue, East side. A. M. H. performs
All operations in the line Of hi, profession such as
plugging, cleaning, and inserting artificial teeth,
iron, one to full set-also full sets made with ar
,ificial gums. Having had great experience in his
line Of business for many years in the city Of Phil
adepha, he pledges hmselfthat he shall not be sur
pa ,sed for beauty or durability and having very great
facilities for such work, il will be done much lower
than ever done in this city.
From fur to five o'clock each day devoted to the
attention Of chdrcn's teeth to regulate their proper
positions, for which there will be charge for adj
Vice, but only for actual operation.
aug2 If
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-06

MARCH OF GEN. SCOTT UPON THE
CAPITOL ON JULY Is
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MoRE TRooYs. We learn that The Walton CO..
Ga. Cavalry has been mustered into service. /.
bers some IS or so men.
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EXCURSION.
SONS OF TEMPERANCE

a seen. THE safe and commodious Steamer
1COLUMBIA has been chartered by
The Grand Division Of the District of Columbia,
and will leave Georgetown at O'Clock, Bradleys
wharf (Washington) at 8, the Navy Yard at 10,
and Alexandria about ii O'Clock A. NJ, on Tues
DAY, the 10th Of August instant, returning at sea-
sonable hour in the evening
The Temperance public may depend on the ar
rangements being such as best to promote the COM
fort health, and pleasure Of the company, and they
NAV choose between a Cotllon party, Picnic
party, or Fishing party. The Picnic party will
be landed at Pye's Landing
The Sons and Daughters will wear their regalia,
and start from Temperance Hall, on street, (the
Daughters in carriages,) at 8. o'clock precisely
Tickets admitting gentleman and two ladies,
sl--to be had Of either Of the following
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-06

uJ II rained all last Saturday and Sunday at
Augusta, Georgia, and swe,led the Savannah banks
full
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or A Mrs. Gosling, Of New York, has given
birth to her Gath child.
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Peace negotiations blown sky high.
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SANTA ANNA PREPARED TO MEET
GENERAL SCOTT.
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IN McCUBBlN, Barber, Temple Of Fashion
~, No. ], aided by that superior workman,
Felix Dean, 9Th st., between Pennsylvania avenue
and ID street.
Jun 25--
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GCHOOL BOOKS, in great variety, for sale by
- ROBERT FARNHAM,
iy 81 if Corner of l. Ul st. and Penn Avenue.
UTILLIAM WASHINGTON, Fashionable
w Barber, Hair Dresser, and Shampooner;
Gadsby's Hotel, Corner Pennsy lvania Avenue snd
81 street. july 81 #
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TELEGRAPH|C.

ESPATCH NO. l.
RicHMoSD. Aug. g.. II min. p. 9 p IN
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Highly Important from Gen Scott.
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,omMIrrEE OF ARRANGEMENTS
WaVERLY HOUSE.

TIME Subscriber would inform his friends and
u the public generally, that he has opened q
RESTAURANT aud HOTEL, Of the above name,
on Sixth street. few doors south Of Pennsylvania
Avenue, where he will BIO happy 10 entertain them
in manner that he hopes will be satisfactory.
His BAR will be furnished with liquors Of the best
and most approved brands, and the Eating Depart
ment will always contain every delicacy in season.
He hopes 10 receive portion Of the patronage OF
his friends, while he endeavors to cater for the pub
lie taste. L. H. DEVAN.
Aug A If
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finer,

do do Silver Leaf, 90
Siiusr LeaE-seldom sold even by large Dealers be-
cause Of the very small profits made on its saie.--
This is very superior Tea.
or GARDEN Growth, SO
Golden Chop.--This i the finest Green Tea cuIti-
waited in China II i Of the first pickings, and
excels all other Green Teas for its delicacy of fla
vor, strength and aroma. HeSctofors, thus lea
has never reached this country except in ANAL
lots as presents to Importers.
HYSON, very 6ns.
do Plantation growth. W
GUNPOWDER, good, 20
do superior, W
IMPERIAL, good, 70
do brisk and fragrant. W
DO curious leaf, very superior, ! 70
HYSON SKIN, good, fine flavor, Ss
do do extra fine, oSt
BLACK TEAS.
POUCHONG, good, full favor, 3s
do fine, 90
do very superior, 20
sOUCHONCs. rood. 80
do extra fine. so
OOLONG. strong flavor fne so
Oolong. This Tea il great favorite, and gives uni-
do very ias. 50
do in one pound and half pound
cattys. extra fine, rs
NE PLUS ULTRA, SO
Ne Plus This Teais as fragrant and sweet
as nosegay. II yields a perfume that - truly
delightful II Is Of garden growth, and superior
to anything Of the kind ever sold in this country.
ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA, fine. so
do DO do extra fine, 624
HOWQUA'S-MIxTURE, strong and rich
black Tea, Pekoe flavor, 75 4
CONGO, good, 80
do very fine, 30
PEKOE FLOWERS, good, al 80
do do garden growth, so
- Besides the above, we expect daily from
China, several splendid chops Of Tea, ercIusiuely
imported by the.PEKiN TEA CO." and which
we intend to copyright to prevent trickery. Lstour
agents get ready.
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The finest specimens Of green and black teas ever
sold in this country, imported by the Pekin Tea
Company, 70 and ~ Fulton street. Those who
want good teas at reasonable prices, can always get
them there-Tribune.
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We have tried tho teas imported by the Pekin
Tea Company, rs and III Fulton street, New York,
nd if we live will try them often. They are sell
ng the most delicious teas we ever drank, and re-
tail them at wholesale Priccs.-Evening Post.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-06

MIR. Polk ddnot conhne his disgulslDgs to that
trying period which precedes election day, and
which to a man so morbidly anxious to be Pre-
sdent as he was, must have been productive
Of very narrowing thoughts. No sooner had
he arrived in Washington than he sent for MIR.
Blair-Ohe Identical B.air 10 behalf of whose
continuance as confidential and official organ
Of the forthcoming administration he had
pledged his word OF honor to Gen. Jackson
and very freely consulted with that gentleman
as TO the points which should be made in the
inaugural address. Mr.. Blair gave his advice
freely, but respectfully, bat very soon discover
ed that il could only have been solicited in
mockery, inasmuch as the inaugural, stamped
with all MIR. Folks peculiariiies, had been in
press in Tennessee long before this interview
took place. The browning initiative incident
remains vet TO be told. Mr.. Polk was extreme
ly anxious TO concliale the good opinion of
both Martin Van Buren, and Sas Wright, in
order to get the support of their friends in Con-
gress, and accordingly wrote 10 those distin-
guished gentlemen to name some person in the
State of New York as most worthy of seat in
the cabinet. The answer was despatched by
return Of mail, each nominating gentleman
well known in the political circles of The En-
pire State, and celebrated for his great probity
of character and elevated order OF mind. But
Mr.. Polk had long before this made his selec-
tion in the person Of an infinitely small crea-
ture, who was to the Albanians what the Sea
rdbcns was TO the Egyptians Of old. Many OF
the above mentioned facts are now made pub
lie for the FIRST time, and this only in compi-
ance with your call for facts instead Of decla-
nation II you wish for any further justif.
cation Of my remarks in the suppressed letter
refer you 10 the highly dishonorable course
pursued by Mr.. Polk on the Oregon question
when he led two Senators TO make an assault
upon each other, because each believed him
self to be in the exclusive confidence oil III,
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The Pekin Tea Company, as and N Fulton st.,
are performing great and good work. and will. in
few years, beyond all doubt drive all the poor teas
which have deluged this country, and deftaudsd
consumers Of the article, out Of this market. They
import none but pure fragrant teas, and retail them
by the single pound at wholesale prices. Families
always Of obtaining good teas al this great
warehouse, in quantities to suit their convenience,
and at the same price that the merchant pays who
buys to sell again. daily True Sun.
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BURLINGTON PRESS FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 49,
ISg1g'y PROOF IRON,
FoR RoorlNG, WINDOW SHUTTERS, &c.

FOR ROOFING, WINDOW SHUTTERS, &c.
VTNIIE SUBSCRIBERS beg TO call the attention
j. of all those interested in roofing, to their CAL
VANIXED TIN PLATES and TO the many ad-
vantagcs which they possess over all metallic and
other substances hitherto used for this purpose, pos
sessng IA they do, the strength and ligness of iron
without its liability to rust having now been tested
several years, both in this country and in Europe.
They are also less subject to expansion and contrac-
ton from sudden changes OF the atmosphere, than
common Tin Plate, Iron, Zinc, &c, or any other
metal now used for roofing and consequently form a
much better and tighter roof requiring far less frequent
repar willis, the first cost is but trc more
The subscribers would also call the attention Of all
dealers and workers in metals, TO the many other pur-
poses to which Iron thus protected, can be applied
In general terms it is applicable to all articles OF iron
which it is desirable to protect from the action OF the
atmosphere And they would especially call the AT
tcntion of those interested in TELEGRAPIIIC
LINES TO their Galvanized Wire, which is now al
most entirely used in Europe and which answers every
purpose as a conductor OF electricity costing only
about one half as much copper and possessing equal
durability with that meta
Having lately erected works in this city for the
purpose of gavanizng mails, spikes, bolts, wire, &c
they will be able to furnish any articles which may be
desired. A supply of Plates manufactured in Europe
constantly on hand, from 6 to - wire guage
GEO b NORWOOD e. co.
Nos II and 16 Beaver ST. New York
The Patent Right for this article has been secured
for the United States as well as Great Britain. and
other European countries and all legal measures will
be ia ken to prevent any infringement by importation
or otherwise.
Oct. 30 1916. 1Sy1
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,DLIAss LWNIANo

HAS Received his usual extensive assert
~ mcnt OF Spring GoodS, consisting in part of
ITlnlcd lawns, gnghums, musns, embroidered mus
I'm Enghams, and barge. Also: linen gnghams
new article
AMERICAN AND ENGLISH PRINTS,
an EX'enstcc Assortment, New Patterns
S III A w l. S.
Mohair lshawls, rich printed cashmere do, wooden
net linen net black and fancy silk do variety scars,
crayats fancy silk, and linen hks. umbrellas parasos,
and sun Shades
RIBBONS, SC, &c,
Bonnet, cap satin and ,aeta ribbons zephyr worst
ed purse twist on spools and sticks, steel beads, bag
clasps, steel rings and tassels aso seperac rings or
tasscls knitting cotton, tidy cotton and needles, fine
unbeached knitting thread, maishal's linen thread,
spool do cotton fringe, cotton ribbon marking cotton.
Flne GA linen shceng, pillow linen, 81 linen
danask, shrting drilling, bcachcd and brown, hucka-
buck russia and scotch diaper crash. birds eye linen,
russia sheetlng, Jacket linen, builaps &c.
broad cloth, casscmerc, and twecds
Bleached cotton shceting and shifting.
fine merrimack, Simcook and Davisville sheeng
farmers, manchester, monadnock and other sheetng
and cheese cloth.
Fancy summer stuff, mariners shifting, carlisle
hamilt' II. shaker tick, drilling beached aud brown
arsals quilts l0ll-l2 quarters, crib quilts, corded
skirts, drab mureen and dnnask &c.
w. |. GOODS.
Molasses, sugar. coffee, spices, woseys crush
| ed aud powdered sugar, cocoa and shells, g., &c.
NlckWarc buildings. 2Sh may 1917
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New.YorEk a. Esoston
BOOT And SHOE STORE.

rsfp AT r. BATCHETDER'S,i in Church street
INV may be found the largest stool; OF Doors ana
He has spared no pains in his selections both in re-
gard to quality aud style and with small profits feels
sure of giving satisfaction to crcry customer
Among his stock, in part, may be found the follow