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SHANNONDALE SPRINGS,
Nem Charleston, Jefferson CO., va.
J. J. ABELL, PRoPRIEToR.

T HAVE LEASED for term Of years this de.
i lightful WATERING PLACE, and will have
it open for The reception Of company on the ls Of
June. The proprietor pledges himself that nothing
shall be spared on his part, of those in his en-
ploy, TO render the time Of his vsiters agreeable.
His fare, &c. shall be second to that Of no other
watering place in Virginia. His bar will be fur.
nishe,l with the best Of liquors of every kind and
in fact, it will be the prcprietors determination to
render this one of the most pleasant and delightful
summer retreats in Virginia. The virtues Of the
water have been fully tested in cases of Iheuma-
tism, dropsy, or dyspepsia, and persons afflicted
with either of those diseases will find great relief
from the bathing, &c. The proprietor has fine
zach and team, which will meet passengers daily
at Charlestown on the arrival of the cars to convey
them to and from the Springs.
Terms: So for the first wesk, So thereafter; 81
SO per day.
may 10 If
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P AVILIO N,
NEW BRIGHTON, STATEN ISLAND,
NnxV VnusI

Il
THE Proprietor begs to inform his friends and
j the public, that he has made considerable
Improvements in this establishment since the last
season. He has erected large building contain
ing 80 rooms, altogether disconnected from the
main body Of the Pavilion. These rooms are in
tended for gentlemen only; they are of comfor
able size, light and well ventilated, and superior
in all respects to those which are generally demo
minated single rooms in the various watering pla-
ces throughout the country.
The Proprietor is now ready to treat with fami.
lies or parties wishing to engage rooms for the
season. Letters addressed to him at the City Ho-
tel, Broadway, will be Immediately attended to
A steamboat runs between New York and New
Brighton, at the following hours, viz:
From hsic Brighton From North Pier, NJ York.
At and IL Am. Ats, IN. and IL.
2 90 PM. 3 l-2, S, & 6, PM.
More frequent communications will be estab-
lished as the season advances.
The Pavilion is ready for the reception of com
pany. F. BLANCHARD.
NAV l3-tf a.'
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NEW STEAMBOAT LINE FOR
PHILADELPHIA.

Merchandise delivered in advance Of Canal oil
Railroad.
Fare reduced. Cabin passage So; Deck do. 81 %
The new staunch and fast sailing steamer
John Marshall Captain ward Huntington, will
start from pier 8, N. R., New York, on "Wednesday
next, 18th instant, at A o'clock p. m.
Fer light freight passage, having handsome
state-room and cabin accommodations, apply TO The
captain or board, or to
TOOKER s. PERSONS, Coenties' slip, or
GEO. w. CORLIES, 2s3, Pearl ST., N. York
Or in Philadelphia, to
ALEX. HERON, Jr., 35l, North Wharves
The. j. M. was built in Baltimore in ls45, is 450
tons register furnished with good and powerful
engine, and is in all respects well calculated for q
sea seamer-her qualities as such having been full.
ly tested on an eastern route.
II is proposed to make this a regular Line
throughout the season, provided sufficient encou-
ragement is given.
may Is If "a,"
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PATENT M INDICATED
INDIA RUBB Der POROUS
strengthening Plaster.

- StTtHS IHtH1HS FIdSItF.
all cases where it is thought advisable to keep
i up permanent stimulant impression on or near
the organ diseased these plasters will be found high
" valuable In fact all the benefit that can accrue
from continuous counter-rri,ant will be produced
in the most efficient manner by them. As in Rheu-
matism, Lnmbago, Gout, Enlargement of the Join Is.
Chronic Disease Of the Liver, Spleen, Lungs, or
other internal organs, in short in all other cases
where warming strengthening plasters are bene-
fetal these will lie found to be superior to any now
in use. For sale by
may 81 If CHARLES STOTT.
Drug 4 Apo,h corner 7h & Pa av.
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Fauquier White sulphur Springs.

- THIS establishment. so hvorably known for
Miii the curative qualities of its water and the ee-
gance and comfort of It's accommodation, will be
opened for the reception of Nisters the LIST June
Il is situated so miles from Alexandria 35 miles
ON fredericksburg, and 20 miles east of the Blue
dga. in Of the most healthy and delightful eli
mates of Virginia. The direction and management
will be the same heretofore, and the alten.
ton paid To the accommodation and comfort OF their
guests. We have an abundant supply of ice.
The season, commencing the Isl of June, will end
the LIST of October, embracing months.
LAYERS o. music will find the band unsurpassed.
Board: $40 per week, SO per week for weeks,
$50 per mouth, $50 for the season.
For more than day 81 so per day, so cents
for singh. meal, 25 cents for lodging, children UNI
der IL years Of age, and servants, half Price; horses
so cents per day, per week 81 so, per month So.
TG-weekly stages will run from Washington un-
til lst Of July, after that time daily.
There will be line of stages from Fredericksburg
after the LIST Of July, previous to which convey
will be furnished on accommodating terms.
may lift DAN'L WARD.
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Washington Branch
MORNING LINE at 6 1-l2 O'Clock.
FOR ALBANY AND TROY,

a s<s-n Landing at CaIdwel's. West Point,
Newburg, Han pit N, Poughkeepsie
Hyde Park, Rhinsbsck, U. Red Hook,
Bristol, CatskilI, Hudson, Coxsackie, and Kinder.
hook. Fare reduced. Breakfast and dinner OH
board the boat.
The steamboat Niagara, Capt. H. i. kellogg
will leave the steamboat pier, foot of Barclay ST.
on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at half-Past
6 o'clock, returning on opposite days.
For freight or passage apply on board, or to F.
B. Hall, at the office on the wharf.
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HOUSE FURNISHING AND
CABINET WARE-R00MS. !,

HOUSE FURNISHING AND
CABINET WARE-R0OMS.
DANDOLPH b. REV ES, sth street
E0 south Of the General Post Office, would re.
sVectfuly invite the attention Of his friends, the
citizens of Washington AID its vicinity, to hi.
stock of Furniture and Housekeeping articles
comprising in part
Mahogany spring-seat Sofas
g rocking and prior Chairs
g centre, card, and dining Tables
Bureaus, Sideboards, sc.
g and gilt Frames, Looking glasses
Wardrobes, Bedsteads, Cribs, Cradles
Shuck, hair and straw Mattresses
Feather Beds, Soaking Bottoms, sc.
a Also,
Glass, china, stone, earthen, and iron Ware
Knives and Forks, Brushes, and Wooden
Ware
With numerous other articles in the House
Keeping line too numerous to mention.
He is prepared to manufacture all kinds Of Fur
nlt're at the shortest notice, and on the most rea-
sonable terms He fatters himself that from his
long experience in the cabinet business, all work
made by him will be done in faithful and work
manlike manner, and give entire satisfaction.
N. B-OLD FURNITURE taken in exchange for
new
mayer ut
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sEM BRITISH AND NORTH AMERICAN
1920 ROYAL. MAIL STEAM SHIPS. Of 1901

sSM BRITISH AND NORTH AMERICAN
SsEEaE ROYAL MAIL STEAM SHIPS, Of 1900
tons and 400 horse power each. Under contract
with the Lords Of the Amiralty.
HIBERNlA. Captain Alexander Ryrie
CALEDONIA, captain Edward G Lott
BRITANNIA, Captain John Hewitt
CAMBRIA, Cap. Chas. H. E. Judkns
ACADIA, Captain William Harrison.
The four steamships now building. are
The AMERICA, The NIAGARA, g..
CANADA, UROPA
Will sail from Liverpool and Boston, via Halifax
From Boston. From Liverpool.
Hibcrna, lst ap. lS47. Cambria, on 4th ap. lS47
Cambria, on LIST may al Caledonia, on 10th ap al
Caledonia, on 10th may al Britannia, 4th may al
Passer gers luggage to be on board the day previ.
Gus to sailing.
Passage money--from Boston to Liverpool Sl2O
do. do 10 Halifax, $40.
No berth secured until paid for.
These ships carry experienced Surgeons.
No freights excei.t specie received on days of sail
ing. ID. BRIGHAM, Jr Agent,
At IIa,ndon 81 Co.'s, No. Wall ST., N. Y.
may Ia II
Or In addition to the above line between Liver.
pool and Halifax, and Boston, contract has been
entered into with Her Majesty Government, 10 es
tahlish line between Liverpool and New York di
rect. The steam ships for this service are now being
built, and early next year due notice will be given
Of the time when they will start. Under the new
contract the steamers will sail every Saturday during
eight months, ard every fortnight during the other
four months in the year, going alternately between
Liverpool and Halifax and Boston, and between Liv.
erpool and New York. may l4-if
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PAPER HANGINGS.
J. III. g. J. M. PRATT,

No. 1873 Pearl Street, New York,
OFFER FOR SALE complete assor ment of
~ Paper Hangings, Borders, Fire Board Prints,
and wide Window Curtain Papers, Of their own
manufacture and importation at the lowest market
prices.
May l4-f
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a CARD.

r s. BECK would take this method Of notifying
1. his friends and public generally that he has re-
moved his house Furnishing Store from Pennsyl-
vania to E street north opposite Rev. O. B..
Browns, one square west of the General Post Office.
Having a larger house and lower rent cum and
UiH sell any and all kinds of House-F Furnishing
Goods cheaper than at any time heretofore. will
try to prove this to any one in want Of goods that
will give me a call
N. B. Rooms Jor rent, furnished or unfinished.
april 2l-3m
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VEyHOMAS G. WILSON, AuctiOneer d
u Commission Merchant fronting on 9th and the
west end Of Centre Market, between Louisiana Ay
enue aud G street Regular sale days every market
day. Just received fresh supply of Flower and
Garden Seeds from Weathersfela.
anil Id-tf
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REGULAR MAIL LINE
BETWEEN BOSTON AND ~ YORK,
By the fast and splendid steamers Rhode Island and
Orgon.
GTHour of leaving New York changed TO 8 p. m.
TIME steamers Rhsde Island, Capt. Potter, and
i Oregon, Capt. Thaysr, will run throughout the
season, in connection with the Staningon and Pro-
violence and Boston and Providence railroads, leav-
ing New Yok daily, Sundays excepted, from pier
No. l, North River. at o'clock D. m, or upon the
arrival Of the mail train from Boston.
These steamers are unsurpassed in speed. splen-
dor and comfort, having each Of them 60 srge COM
modions private state rooms and berlhs for 500 per-
sons, besides large private rooms for families, and
parlors.
These steamers Gre differed by the most expert
enced men, and will shorten the passage between
New York and Boston from one and a half to two
hours, thereby arriving in ample time for all the
lines from Boston, north and esst.
The Orseon will leave New York Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday.
Leave Stonington Monday, Wednesday and Fri
day.
The Rhode Island will leave New York Monday,
Wednesday and Friday.
Leave Stonington Tuesday, Thursday and sstur-
day.
N.B.-Passengers on the arrival Of the steamers
railroad cars to Providence and Boston without any
delay; and baggage master accompanies each
train through to Boston, to take charge Of the bag
gage.
For passage berths state rooms, or freight appli-
cation may be made to the agents on the wharf, and
at the Office No 10 Battery place, New York.
may22 If
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NIGHT LINE.

FOR ALBANY AND TROY DIRECT.
From the foot OF Court!andt street, New York.
Passengers taking this boat will arrive in time tc
take the morning train Of cars from Troy west t,
Buffalo, and north 10 Saratoga and Lake George.
The low-pressure steamboat Empire, Captain
B. Macy, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
at O'clock p m.
The low-pressure steamboat Columbia, Captain
w. Upper, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fri
days, at o'clock, p. m.
No freight taken after S o'clock.
For passage or freight apply on board, or at the
office on the wharf,
NAV 10 If
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LLOYD,S
ROUG II AND RE ADY
SAND SOAP,
. E. AND
TABLETS,

FOR CLEANSING, WHITENING, AND
. BEAUTIFYING THE HANDS.
TT LLOYD has ingeniously succeeded in in
IL. venting Compound of such delightful
nature as to render the hardest and toughest skin soft
fair, and delicately white.
Ladies Riding, Gardening or Painting, and Cen
tlemen Shooting, Hunting, Fishing, Cricketing,
Rowing, &c, or any amusement or exer,ion preju-
dcial To the hands, will find the improved ROUGH
AND READY WASH BALLS and TABLETS
peasingly ecacious in removing all hardness, stain,
redness and all other cutaneous Disagreement; pre-
venting and rendering the skin SOFT fair, and pliabe.
From the nice combination Of Balsf.rnc ingredi
ents introduced into tho composition, they form a
fine Creamy La,her, with the hardest or Sea Water.
which renders them very desirable for Salt Water
Baths. They produce the most softening and re-
freshing sensation. and will be found excellent
substitute for the Flesh Brush.
They are highly recommended to Captains Of
ships, Merchants, and all who trade with fereign
countries as they will retain their virtue in any eli
mate For sale by CHAS. STOTT.
Drug, q Apoth,, corner Of 18th & Pa. av.
may l0-ff #M .g#.. a.#. s.s So tM"a
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U. S. Mail Line to Co,oes and Southampton, and
Bremen.
kEN The splendid new steamship WASHING
NEEsE TON. 1850 tons burthen. Frederic Hewitt.
commander, will start from New York on the LIST of
June next carrying the U. 8. Mail
She will touch at Cowes and Southampton to land
passengers and freight and deliver the mails for
England, France, and Belgium, and will then pro-
coed to Bremerhaven. Returning, will leave Brs-
merhaven The 18th Of June.
The Washington is built in the strongest manner,
with view to being converted into ship of war,
and subject at any time to inspection by officers app
pointed by the President, both during and after con-
struction
She has two engines of 1000 horse power each,
and accommodations for l40 first class, and A
cond class passengers.
Passage from New York to Southampton or to
Bremen first class, $3.50; second class, $50.
Passage from Bremen and Southampton to New
York, first class. $3.50; second class, $50.
She will carry about 800 tons freight, which will
be charged according to the nature Of the goods Of
ferng All letters must pass through the Post Office.
Parcels, for which bills Of ladng will be signed, will
be charged SIS each.
For Freight or Passage apply at the Office OF the
Ocean Steam Navigation Company, A William ct.
corner of Wall street, New York.
E. MlLLs, General Agent.
Agents at Southampton, DAY, CRosKEY, & Ross.
do at Bremen, CA HEINEKEN & Go.
do at Havre. WILLIAM lsELIN.
The second Steamer of this line is in due course
of uction, and will be in readiness in the
ing fall may l4-f
Ks There are in Georgia SO associations 1000
churches, and 60 900 members Of the Baptist church
The increase in the last year was $500.
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L e AS, TIE A S
Washington, ID. G.
Agency of the New york
CANTON TEA COMPANY.


THE OLDEST TEA ESTABLISHMENT IN
AMERICA!
PRINCIPAL ESTABLISHMENT In
NEW YORK.
TyHE CANTON TEA COMPANY has been
Il peculiarly known for many years. This is the
largest and oldest Tea Establishment in America
The public have had full proof Of their integrity and
responsibility. But such has been the great and
pressing demand for their TEAS Of late, that they
have been obliged to enlarge, to great extent, taeir
two principal establishments in New York. viz
125 CHATHAM AND 1853 GREENWICH
STREETS.
They moreover possess facilities in relation to the
Tea Trade, in very abundant degree, and doubt
less, superior to any other Tea Concern in America.
Their scrupulous regard to all principles that tend
to elevate the character of large house. IL well un
ders,ood and has already secured them coniec-
ton, probably, larger than all other Tea Establish.
ments united, and they consequently are determined
to sell Teas purer, mare fragrant, and perfect for
the prices, in the aggregate, than any house in the
worki-China excepted
They most zeaousy invite the attention Of the in
habitan,s of WASHINGTON, D. g., to thcir
Agency, where the following assortments always
on hand; and they feel hesitation in stating that
wherever single trial is male, very decided pre-
ference is given 10 the celebrated Teas ofthe CAN
TON TEA COMPANY.
uT Reader, make the experiment.
Retail Prices as foii0tcs, SUBJECT IN all casel to be
returned If not approved Of
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J. STOUVENEL s. CO.,
No. 80 Gold street and No. 3 John street,
near BroadDay,
New York,
MANUFACTURES WHOLESALE and
lXl RETAIL DEALERS in
CHLN.d, GLASS, AND LAMPS,
for oil and lard.
Gas Fixtures Of every description, Solar and
Gas Lamps, Chandeliers, Brackets, Girandoles,
Candelabras, &c.
Private houses, churches, and hotels, fitted up
with Gas, at great reduction in price, and all
articles warranted.
A complete assortment fthe richest cut, press
ed and plain Glass constantly on hand
All the above articles made to order, and all
kinds Of Glassware matched to any pattern.
Lamps altered and repaired.
Goods loaned to parties.
Oil at wholesale and retail.
New style of Hall Lamps and Lanterns.
may l3-tf
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John CONNOLLY, Cabinet Maker and Tn
u dertaker, 9TH street, between Fl and /.
feb Ia
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tOU DU'Iu1oU e'tt" e0OtY Us
t. H. SrocKToN,
]. G. WILSON, Editors.
THEoPHILUs SToRK,

w. 8. TTocKToS,-General Agent.
To persons who are acquainted with the character
and objrcts of the CHRISTIAN WoRLD, as they have
been developed during the last six years. it is only
cessary to say, that, as 0ne thousand paying
subscribers are secured the piper mil be put to press
regularly. The old ST. 5sc1ption List ought to
supply this number at once.
10 other persons, it is proper to remark. that the
Christian World in print, is intended to reflect the
Christian World, in action--ina word, to daguerreo.
ype it and then, for purposes of common advantage
to compare the organized and operative Religion of
the .age with the Religion Of the Bible.
The enlarged literary and business agencies Of the
Establishment are deemed amply sufficient to
the public Of successful management. It's immediate
connexion with the CHRISTIAN ATHENEUM--an Inst-
ton which is to he furnished with many Of the prn-
cipal organs Of the Church and State, both in Eu.
rope and America,-wi give lis conductors early
cess TO invaluable sources Of universal intelligence
FAvoRs REQUESTED.
/. On receipt of this prospectus, let the old Sub
sc,ibers, at every Post Office, appoint Of their
number, or some o.her suitable person, an Agent
Let him send W. al once, many names and as much
money as possible In cases where substantial agents
make themselves responsible for their subscribers.
this responsibility will be regarded equivalent to
payment in advance provided they settle their nc
counts within six months. Even in such cases, how
ever, immediate payments are decidedly preferable
and, to encourage them, the commissions to agents
are arranged thus - On cash orders, rs per cent
on deferred remittances, l2l per cent.
q As the Prospectus will he widely distributed,
let all persons who il and feeian interest in IL.
act promptly in the manner described above. 1t is
thought that little effort will he sufficient to pro-
cure company. or club, at almost any Post-eice in
the Union. The times increasingly demand just
such a publication as * proposed.
Address,-W. s. STOCKTON, General A gent Phil.
adelphia. Pa. either Of the associate Editors Al
orders will he punc,ually attended to.
NoTs-Exchanges will confer favor by copying.
or noticing this Prospectus
II. H. STOCKTON,
Editor and Proprietor.
nr,, lQd7
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CONFECTIONERY, ICE CREAM
SODA WATER. &c. &c.

OoHH WI I TIIt, NNC. NOC.
M RS. M. A. CAMPBELL would respectfully
lu inform the ladies and gentlemen of Washing
ton, and visters to the metropolis that she has Ia
ken the house formerly occupied by Mr.. Barnes, on
Pennsylvania avenue, between I'd and Sd streets,
west Of the Depot, where she will at all times be
prepared to wait upon those who may give her their
patronage.
Ladies and gentlemen visiting the Capitol grounds
will find this. establishment convenient and plea
SAINT resort; while no expense or pains will be
spared to make the Ice Cream and Soda Water Sc
cond to none in the city.
All the Injuries usually found in confectionery
constantly kept. Call and see.
naval I'm a@
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A CARD.

MISS ANNA M. BECK would respectfully in
lll form the Ladies of Washington that she is now
prep red with her Spring Stock TO execute all orders
in Millinery or Mantua Making with neatness and
despatch. Residence E street, opposite Rev. 0. b.
Browns. april 2l-3m
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ERESH FRUITS, PRESERVES, &C. :
J. 6O boxes (halves and quarters) Rasins
drums Turkey do
200 lbs Currlnts and Citron
80 drums Figs
cases Ptunes in jars and fancy boxes
% barrels Cranberries, (Eastern)
Almonds Filberts, Pea Nuts, &c.
Preserved Ginger, Peaches, Pine Apples
Lines, &c.
GuaSa and other jellies
Olives, Capers, Sardines
In addition TO bis choice stock Of Family Groce-
ries. by SYLNANIJS HOLMES
apl4 If nh street.
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SEASONABLE MEDICINES.
BULBS extract Of Sarsapariila
SANDS do do
Leidy's do do
TOWnscnd's do
SchwartZe's do
HOuck's Panacea
SWaim's do
syrup Sarsaparilla Compound
These medicines are all Of Standard Merit, and
are warranted pure and genuine. At this season Of
the year they will be found highly beneficial for pu
rifying the blood and invigoratng the system.
For sale by CHAS. STOTT.
Drug & Apoth corner Of 18th & Pa av.
may 81 If
V A r N Is H
Coach VaFnish
No. l Furniture do
90 do do
Scraping do
Japan do
Leather do
For sale in five gallon Tins by
CHAS. STOTT,
Drug and Apo,h corner Of 7th & Pa av..
may 2l If
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FOX RENT.
THREE stories Of the Fountain Buildings, corner
i Of Second street and Pennsy vania avenue. En-
quire at the Fountain Bookstore.
nav Aft u. WARD.
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The weekly Christian World ;

An independently Comprehensive, aud Impartial
Newspaper; designed for " lcn,ne AMI useful circu.
a,ion among all Friends Of Christian Union, Chris
tim Benevoence. and Christian Literature. To be
Published every Thursday, at The Reading Room Of
the Christian Atheneum, over the Bookstore Of Mr..
James Hamstead, Fourth street, between Market
and Arch streets. Philadelphia
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FARE REDUCED!
WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA
BOAT.
Passage Fige Freight at Reduced rates.
a FL The departure Of the steamer 10.
q ~ SEPH JOHNSON, will he, as nigh
as practicable, at the following hours, until further
notice. viz:
Leave Alexandra at n, 10, l2z, and Al o'clock.
Leave Washington at 81, H. d, 81, and 81
o'clock. VIM. HI. NOVEL;, Captain.
apri! 20-dtf