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LLOYD,S
UGH AND READY
SAND SOAP,
AND
TABLETS,

FOR CLEANSING, WHITENING, AND
BEAUTIFYING THE HANDS.
TT LLOYD has ingeniously succeeded in in
IL. venting Compound of such a delightful
nature as TO render the hardest and toughest skin
fair, and delicately white.
Ladies Riding, Gardening or Painting, and Cen
tIemen Shooting, Hunting, Fishing, Cricketing,
Rowing, &c, or any amusement or exertion preju-
dical to the hands, will find the improved ROUGH
AND READY WASH BALLS and TABLETS
pleasngly efcacious in removing all hardness, stain,
redness, and all other cutaneous disfguremen; pre-
venting and rendering the skin soft fair and pliabe.
From the nice combination Of Bslsamic ingredi-
ents introduced into the composition, they form a
fine Creamy Laher, 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 an 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. SrOTT.
Drug. q Apota,, corner Of 7th 4 Pa av.
may 12--tf Eta sBaI
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HOUSE FURNISHING AND
CABINET WARE-ROOMS.

u DANDOLPH B. REEVES, Sth street,
II south Of the General Post Office, would re-
sVectfuly invite the attention Of his friends the
citizens Of Washington and its vicinity, to his
stock Of Furniture and Housekeeping articles
comprising in part
Mahogany spriug-seat Sofas
g rocking and prrlor Chairs
!" centre, card, and dining Tables
!" Bureaus, Sideboards, &c.
/" and gilt Frames, Looking-glasses
Wardrobes, Bedsteads, Cribs, Cradles
Shuck, hair and straw Mattresses
Feather Beds, Sacking Bottoms, SIC.
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. s,
He is prepared to manufacture all kinds Of Fur
niture at the shortest notice, and the most rea-
sonable terms. He e,Hatters 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.
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Fauquier white sulphur springs.

a. THIS establishment. so favorably known for
VII the curative qualities Of its water and the ee.
gance and comfort of its accommodation, will be
pened for the reception Of vsiters the st June.
Il Is situated so miles from Alexandra, SO miles
from Fredericksburg, and 20 miles east Of the Blue
Ridge. in of the most healthy and delightful eli
mates of Virginis. The direction and management
will be the same as heretofore and the atten-
lion paid To the accommodation and comfort Of their
guests We have an abundant supply Of ice.
The season, commencing the lst Of June, will end
Tho lst of October, embracing months.
Lovers of music will find the band unsurpassed.
X Board: $40 per week, SO per week for weeks,
$50 per month, $50 for the season.
For more than one day 81 SO per day. so cents
for single meal, rs cents for lodging, children nm
der 2 years Of age, and servants, half pce horses
so cents per day, per week So SO, per month So.
Tri-weekly stages will run from Washington un-
Ill Isl Of July, after that time daily.
There will be line Of stages from Fredericksburg
after the LIST of July, previous to which conveyances
will be furnished on accommodating terms.
may I7-H DAN'L WARD. "
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naints, Oils, and Paint Brushes, &C.
The subscriber has just received large and
fresh supply Of PAINTS, OILS, SC, partof which
are named below. They are guaranteed to be pure
and good, and from the best manufactures. All
persons wanting such articles would find it to their
advantage TO call, as am determined to sell lower
than similar articles be got at any other place
in this city.
$50 kegs White lead
100 lbs. Chrome Green
100 lbs. Chrome Yellow 9g
20 lbs. Chrome Red
100 lbs. Pure Verdegrs
800 lbs. Red Lead and Litharge @
100 lbs. Imperial Green
500 lbs. Venetian Red and Sp. Brown in oil
300 lbs. Yellew Ochre in oil
100 lbs. Paris Green, dry
so lbs. do. do. in oil
II large assortment Of Paint and White Wash
Brushes. @
400 lbs. Lamp Black, dry and in oil
10 lbs. Sp. Whiting
1000 lbs. Putty
200 Boxes of Window Glass, all sizes
s bbls. Linseed Oil
bbIs. Copal and Japan Varnsh
bbls. sp. Turpentine
cask bleached Lamp Oil, at rs cts pr gall.
Also PURE PINE OIL received fresh from the
mandatory every week.
CHARLES STOTT, corner 7th street
april 27-6mo and Penn. Av.
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Il 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. A
TIME CANTON TEA COMPANY has been
IL popularity 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 forsiheir TEAS of late, that they
have been obliged to enlarge, TO great extent their
two principal establishments in New York, viz:
I25 CHATHAM AND l63 GREENWICH
STREETS.
They moreover possess facilities, ia relation to the
Tea Trade, in very abundant degree, and doubt
less, superior to any other Tea Concern in America.
Their scrupuous regard to all principles that tend
to elevate the character of large house. is well un-
derslood, ard has already secured them connec-
ton, probably, larger than all other Tea Establish.
ments united, and they consequently are determined
to sell Teas purer, more fragrant, and perfect TO-,
the prices, in the aggregate, than any house IN the
world China excepted.
They most zealonsly invite the attention OF the in
habitants Of WASHINGTON, d. G., to their
Agency where the following assortments are always
on hand and they feel no hesitation in stating that
wherever single trial is made, very decided pre-
ference is given to the celebrated Teas ofthe CAN
TON TEA COMPANY.
or Reader, make the experiment!
Retail Prices as foao,cs, subject TN all casr TO be
returned if not approved Of
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NEW STEAMBOAT LINE FOR
PHILADELPHIA.


PHILADELPHIA.
Merchandise delivered in advance Of Canal or
Railroad.
Fare reduced. Cabin passage So; Deck do. 81 25.
The new staunch and fast sailing sea steamer
John Marshall, Captain f ward Huntington, will
start from pier 3, N. R., New York, on Wednesday
next, 18th instant, at A o'clock p M
For light freight passage, having handsome
state-room and cabin accommodations, apply to the
captain or board, or to
TOOKER g. PERSONS, Coenties' slip, or
GEO. w. CORLIES, 2s3, Pearl ST., N. York.
Or in Philadelphia, to
ALEX. HERON, Jr, 35l, North Wharves.
The ]. 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
sea steamer-her qualities as such having been full
ly tested on an eastern route.
II is proposed to make this regular Line
throughout the season, provided sufficient encou-
ragement is given.
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Van zandt's Health Restora-

EnR. c. A. Van Zandt's Health RestOra-
tive Pills is medicine which not only cures
but prevents disease, capable Of great results and
equally calculated to be safely used for apparently
small ones. We all know how dreadful and dan.
gerous seated bilious disorder is, and we are also
well aware Of The seeming insgnfcance Of its first
warnings or incipiency. The individual suffering
from slight pains in his chest, back or stomach, or
from occasional nausea dull headache, extreme ner-
vousness, seepessness, trifing prevaricaton Of ap
petite, and other dsagreeable vistatons so common
ly and foolishy looked upon as unimportant, may
not know that these symptoms, treated so contemp-
tuously, are the consequences Of diseased state of
the liver which if not remedied will lead either TO
speedy death or a long train of unbearabIe ills which
are known by the following names : Hypochondra,
mania, dizziness, slow fevers, epilepsy, asthma,
dropsy, rheumatism, chlorasis, convulsions, nausea,
nervousness, crapms govt, pleurisy, aundce rrita-
bility and violence dyspepsia, Mysteries, scurvy, foul
stomach, dry coughs, glandular affections colds lin
gerng throats various disorganizations Of the
great intestine, structures and spasmoaic complaints
internally eruptions, shortness of BREATH heartburn
neuralgia, vital inflammation, fatulence, gastric fe-
vers, &c.
Sometimes, too, there ensues an irregular action
Of the heart. Take these pills and suffer no more
WYATT IL KETCHUM
l2l Fulton ST., ". Y, General Agents and sold
by CHARLES STOTT,
april 24-Gmo.
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PATENT MEDIC.AT.ED
INDIA RUB BER POROUS
Strengthening Piaste

StreHgtheHInS FIasIeF. M
In all cases where il is thought advisable to keep
/ up permanent stimulant impression on or near
the organ diseased these plasters will be found high
ly valuable In fact all the benefit that can accrue
from continuous counter-rritant will be produced
in the most efficient manner by them. As in Rheu-
matisn, Lumbago, Gout, Enlargement Of the Joints,
Chronic Disease Of the Liver, Spleen, Lungs, or
other internal organs, in short in all other cases
where warming or Strengthening plasters are bene-
fcial these will be found to be superior to any now
in use. For sale by
may 81 If CHARLES SToTT.
Drug q Apoth corner 7th & Pa av,
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P AV l. 0 N,
NEW BRIGHTON, STATEN ISLAND,
New YAusIy

H,HE Proprietor begs to inform his friends and
/ 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 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 .Asio Brighton. From North Pier, ". York.
At and IL AM At9 p M and l2.
2 S 90, PM. 3 l-2, 5, & 6, IN.
More frequent communications will be estab-
lished as the season advances.
The Pavilion Is ready for the reception Of COM
pany. r. BLANCHARD.
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CIRCULARS, etc. etc.
Neatly printed at this ofii0e
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Al CARIp

y BECK would take this method Of notifying
LIZ ms friends and public generally that he has re-
moved his house Furnishins Store from Pennsvl-
yanis avenue to E street north opposite Rev. o. b.
Browns, one square west Of the General Post Office
Having larger house and lower rent can and
.oiH sell any and all kinds Of Houss- Furnishing
Goods cheaper than at any time heretofore viii
Try 70 prove this to any one in want Of goods that
will give me cali a - AZ
N. b. Rooms for rent, furnished or unfinished.
april 2I-3m
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Washington Branch.
MORNING LINE at 6 liz o'clock.
FOR ALBANY AND TROY,

a ssn-u Landing at Caldwell's West Point,
t2sAE Newburg, Hampton, Poughkeepsie,
Hyde Park, Rhinebeck, U. Red Hook,
Bristol, CatskiII, Hudson, Coxsackie, and Kinder
hook. Fare reduced. Breakfast and dinner on
board the boat.
The steamboat Niagara, Capt II. L. Kellogg,
will leave the steamboat pier, foot Of Barclay ST.,
on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at halEpast
o o'clock, returning on opposite days.
For freight or passage apply on board, or to r.
b. Hall, at the Office on the wharf
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NIGHT LINE.
FOR AIBANy AND TROY DIRECT.

FOR ALBANY AND TROY DIRECT.
From the foot Of Courtandt street, New York.
Passengers taking this boat will arrive in time 10
take the morning train Of cars from Troy west to
Buff.lo, and north to Saratoga and Lake George
The low-pressure steamboat Empire, Captain
B. Macy, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
at o'clock p. m.
The low-pressu steamboat Columbia, Captain
w. Tupper, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fri
days, at 6 o'clock, p m.
No freight taken after o'clock.
For passage or freight apply on board, or at the
office on the wharf.
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WORTHINGT TON G.. SNETHE.N,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
WARRINGTON, DC.
Practices in the Supreme Court Of the United
States, and in the courts of Maryand Virginia and
the District Of Columbia, and
M ACTS AS AGENT
for persons having business with Congress, the
War, Treasury, Navy and General Post Office De
partments, the General Land Office, Pension Office
Office Of Indian Affairs, Patent Office, &c. &c.
OFFIC
Missouri Avenue, between Sd and A streets.
or Particular attention paid to the procuring Of
the Bounty due to Soldiers Of the United States un
der the law Of Feb. III, ls47, and 10 the procuring
of Patents for new Inventions.
ap l4df
E,REsH GROCERIES, BUTTER, & CHEESE
il The subscriber has on hand, fresh supply Of
every description of goods in his line which he Of.
fers on reasonable terms.
so bags Java, Rio, Laguyra, Maricaibo, and AZ
rican COFFEE
25 chests and haIf-chests Gunpowder, Imperial,
Old Hyson, Young Hyson, and Black
10 cases very choice Tea. 70 lbs in each, for ia.
1900 pounds double refined and I'd quality LOAF
Sugar
1900 pounds crushed and palvered Loaf Sugar
1000 do white Havana do
1000 do brown do do
Porto Rico and New Orleans do
DO do and ST Croix Moasses
Sugar-house and New Iberia Sirup
Ground and unground Spices, of every va
riely
Catsups, Curry Powder, French and other
Mustards
Olives, Capers, sardines and AnchoVies
Said Oils, in TASKS and bottles
700 gallons winter-strained and common Oil.
FRUITS.
60 whole, half and Or. boxes Raisins
. casks Currants
4 bbls Dried Apples
30 do Green do
2 cases Prunes, in jarsand fancy boxes
80 drums Smyrna Figs
26 bbls Eastern Cranberries
700 pounds soft shelled Almonds
80 do Filberts.
BUTTER AND CHEESE.
20 tubs choice Welsh Butter
80 boxes superior Cheese
Sapsago do
81 bbls pink-eysPotatoes
40 do extra brand New York Flour
40 do Virginia do
so pockets Buckwheat
IL boxes do
% bbls hslf and or. do.
FISH.
Sackerel Cod, Shad, and Herring.
CANDLES.
90 boxes Sperm Candles
7y 10 do patent do
I 10 DO Adamantne do
Brooms, Mats, Pals, Baskets, &c. NJ
10000 Regalia, La Norma, Principe, and other
brand Cigars
SYLVANUS HOLMES,
ap l4-dtft 7th street.
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SHANNONDALE SPRINGS,
Near Charleston, Jefferson co., Ia.
]. ]. ABEL, PROPRIETOR.


r HAVE LEASED for a term of years this de-
j lightful WATERING PLACE, and will have
it open for the reception Of company on the lst 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 visters agreeable.
His fare, &c. shall be second to that Of no other
watering place in Virginia His bar will be fur
nishea with the best of liquors of every kind; and
in fact, il will be the proprieors determination TO
render this Of the most pleasant and delightful
summer retreats in Virginia. The virtues of the
water have been fully tested in cases of heuma-
tism, dropsy, or dyspepsia, and persons afflicted
with either Of those diseases will find great relief
from the bathing, &c. The proprietor has fine
coach and team, which will meet passengers daily
at Charestown on the arrival Of the cars to cow ey
them to and from the Springs.
Terms 80 for the first wesk So thereafter; 81
so per day.
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REGULAR MAIL LINE

sst hEGlJIAh MAIL LIME
BETWEEN BOSTON AMI. NJ FORK,
BY tho fast and splendid steamers Rhode Island and
Oregon. t
GHour of leaving New York changed to p. m.
THE steamers Rhede Island, Capt Potter, and
j. Oregon, Capt Thayer will run throughout the
season, in connection with the Stanington and Pro-
vidence and Boston and Provdence railroads, leav-
ing New York daily, Sundays excepted, from pier
No. l, North River. at O'Clock p. 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 SO large COM
modons private state rooms and berhs for 500 per-
sons, besides large private rooms for families and
parlors. 4. pst asS bssss sll
These steamers ore officercd BY the most experi-
enced men, and will shorten the passage between
New York and Boston from one and half 70 two
hours thereby arriving in ample time for oil the
lines from Boston, north and esst
The Orseon will leave New York Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday. m M
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. agss
N.B.-Passengers on the arrival of the steamers
at Stonington proceed Immediately in the splendid
railroad to Providence and Boston without any
delay; and baggage master accompanies each
train through to Boston, to take charge Of the bag
gage. sss M
For passage, berths, state rooms, or freight, app
cation may be made to the agents on the wharf, and
at the Office No. 10 Battery place. New York.
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OCEAN STEAM NAVIGATION CO.

OCEAN STEAM NAVIGATION co.
U. s. Mail Line to Co,Ues and Southampton, and
Bremen. 'l1
.SSA The splendid new steamship WASHING
SSStR&H TON, 1850 tons burthen, Frederic Hewitt
commander, will start from New York on the lst Of
June next, carrying the u. 8. Mail h8
She will touch at Cowes and Southampton to land
passengers and freight, and deliver the mails for
England, France, and Belgium, and win then pro-
coed to Bremerhaven. Returning, will leave Bre-
merhaven the 25th Of June.
The Washington is built in the strongest manner,
with view TO being converted into q ship of war,
and subject at any time to inspection by officers APP
pointed by the President both during and after con-
structon.
She has two engines of 1000 horse power each,
and accommodations for I4O first class and A Sc
cond class passengers.
Passage from New York to Southampton or to
Bremen, first class, Sl2O; second class, $50. M
Passage from Bremen and Southampton to New
York, first class, $3.50; second class, $50.
She will carry about 900 tons freight, which will
be charged according the nature Of the goods Of
fering. All letters must pass through the Post Office
Parcels for which bills of lading will be signed will
be charged So each.
For Freight or Passage, apply at the Office Of the
Ocean Steam Navigation Company, A William st.
corner Of Wall street. New York.
+. MILLs, General Agent.
Agents at Southampton, DAr, CRosKEr, g. Ross.
do at Bremen, CA. HEINEKEN & Co.
do at Havre, WILLIAM lsELIs.
The second Steamer of this line is in due course
Of constructions and will be in readiness in the ensu-
ing fall. may l4-tf
E= There are in Georgia so associations, 1000
churches, and 10000 members Of the Baptist church
The increase in the last year was 4, 500.
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GADSBY'S SALOON,

Corner Of Penn. .apenue and Sd street, ua-
der Gadsbys Heiel
"ROugh and Ready @Buena Vista, - and
"CerrO GOrdOo Juleps.
THIS establishment is now open for the reception
/ Of visiters, under the supervision Of Mr.. ]. A.
Berry, who is prepared TO up in the most re-
chershe style every description Of beverages to tickle
the appetite and please the tastes Of the stid
Gus.
They who are disposed TO give il call will be
sure TO come again, where they can have all the
fashionable beverages prepared to order" such as
Rongh and Ready, Buena Vista, and Ceno Gordo
Juleps, Palo Alto Sangaree, Oseat Punch, Alvara-
do Cobblers, and California Smashes, &c. &c.
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LIME! LIME! LIME!
1hG bushels fresh burnt Lime for sale by
OO u. WARD & SON,
at their Lumber Yard on 18th street.
may20
A CARD.

M lSS ANNA m. BECK would respectfully in
Ul form the Ladies' Of Washington that she Is now
prep red with her Spring Stock to execute all orders
in Millinery or Msntua Making with neatnsss and
despatch. Residence E street. opposite Rev. o. B.
Browns. april 2l-3m
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BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

Cd 80 ] - ] - a
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FARE REDUCED!
WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA
nOAsr

Passage FiUe Cents--FS freight al Reduced rates.
q II The departure Of the steamer 10.
SEPH JOHNSON, will be, as nigh
as practicable at the following hours until further
notice. viz:
Leave Alexandra at H. 10, l2s, and Al o'clock.
Leave Washington at 81, II, "a, 81, and 50
o'clock. VIM H. NOVEL;, Captain.
apr! 20-dtf
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J. STOUVENEL s. CO.,
No. 20 Gold street and No. 3 John street,

y . w Y Elm Eli q w.,
No % Gold street and No. 3 John street,
near Broads0ay,
New York, r
MANUFACTURER WHOLESALE and
Nl RETAIL DEALERS in
CHINA, Glass. AND lamps,
for oil and lard acs8F
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
complete assortment Of the richest cut, press
ed, and plain Glass constantly on hand s5lg
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 i yFG 9sI5s
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CONFECTIONERY, ICE CREAM,
SODA WATER, &c. &c.

oODh ~ a LiS, UC. w.
Mrs. NJ A. CAMPBELL would respectfully
Iyl inform the ladies' snd gentlemen Of Washing.
ton, and yisitsrs 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. 8Jt
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 BE-
cond 10 none in the city.
All the Injuries usually found in confectionery
constantly kept. Call and see.
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1000 llbs. of Epson Salts
For sale by CHAS. STOTT,
Drug 81 Apolh corner 7th & Pa av.
may 21 IF
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Main Stem
WESTWARDLY.

For Cumberland, Hancock, Martinsburg; : III,
FIarper's Ferry, Winchester, Frederick, H' ~,
l Ellcots Mills, and intermediate depots
by the regular train,
For Frederick and intermediate stations, Z
by extra train, except Sunday,
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TOURS OF DEPARTURE Of ,he passenger
T1 trains on the Main Stem and Washington
Branch Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, lst