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-T,IIE EMIGRANT-By Sir Francis Head. IvoI.

Y Vie HHIstANT-By Nlr frnncls Head, I vol.
l. The Useful Arts, considered in connection with the
applications of science, vols with numerous engravings
by Jacob Bigelow
Fact and Fiction collection of stories by Mrs. Child.
Robinson Crusoe, illustrated edition, many engavings.
Evenings at Home, illustrated edition. many wings
Juvenile Companion and Fireside Reader; by Rev. j.
l.. Blake, vol.
Guide to Wisdom and Virtue, for young persons of either
sex, vol. Just published + TAYLOR.
Jan "
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DOUHIE ACTION HARPs.

f. Bro,cnc g. Co. makers, London, ard 25l Broad,cay,
Nec York.
L. BROWNE begs to inform his friends, and the adj
mirers of this very beautiful instrument that he viii
visit Washington and Georgetown the second week in Jam
nary ISs7 will have with him very elegant selection
double action harps, and be happy to attend any orders he
favored WITH or for repairs, &c tavors address
ed Mr. Fscber, Pennsylvania avenues viii be punctu-
ally attended to-
Ian l-lw
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NEW YORK ADVERTISEMENTS.
AM SO. $50
NEW YORK AND HAvRE UNION LINE OF

NEN HXN A2k.
NEW YORK AND HAvRE UNION LINE OF
PACKETS
GAIL from New York on the sh 10TH and 2lth and from
- Eavre the lt Sth, and oath OF each month during
the year, and in the following rotationi
FROM NEW YORK
Ship Albany Crawford 9Th January, May, September
Ship Silve de Grasse, Rich, 10th January May and Sep
TENDER. 80
Ship Louis Philippe Castof, 9th January, May, and
Ship Duchess d'Orleans Richardson 9Th February June
and October
Ship Burgundy, Waon 10th February, June, and octo-
Der.
Ship Iowa, Lines, 9th February June, and October
New ship, Sth March, July, and November
Ship Havre, Answoh, 10Th March, July, and November
Ship Sully, Edgar, oath March, July, and November
Ship Argo Anthony, 9Th April, August, and December
Ship Zurich Thompson, 10th April, August, and Decem-
Ship Francis l. whedon, 2ih April August, and Decem-
Der.
Ship Albany Crawford 24h February June, and October
Ship Slve de Crassc Rich, LIST March, July, and Novem-
Der.
Ship Louis Philippe, Casof 9Th March, July, and No
vember.
and November.
Ship Burgundy Watton LIST April August and December.
Ship Iowa, Lines, 9Th April, August, and December
New ship, 2lth April, August, and December
Ship Havre, Answorh, LIST January, May, and Septem-
Ship Sully, Edgar sh January, May, and September.
Ship Argo Anthony oath January May, and September.
Ship Zurich Thompson, LIST February, June and October
Shin Francis l. Whedon 9Th February, June, and October.
For passage in the cabin, fixed at 800
Apply TO FOX IL LIVINGSTON,
y Broad street, or
VIM WHITLOCk,
46 South street, New York.
n
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CHAPPED HANDS, LIPS, &c.-Thc present season
~ being peculiarly calculated produce the above pain
full and annoying dsfgnremcnts we would invite
to the very superior quality of Paeys cold aud
lip salve which we have hand. Also the ceebra-
ted camphor almond, and olive soaps prepared especially
for s9enng the skin and removing roughness and redne
ne inghy recoienaeu Heenlnn, or chnese SKIN pow
purposes now exant possessing properties for the improve
ment and comfort of the skin and complexion such as
render most essential appendage adys toilet Sold
only by j. H. Gibbs, sole agent tor the District of Columbia,
Penn avenue, between 9th and 10th streets
Dec 22-3tif
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OWEN, EVANS u COMPANY,
Military and Naval Merchant Tnilors,

Pennsurayi0 avenue becfen F0veeh and FfffeehW SIS
ID EG leave call the attention of their friends and the
- public generally their extensive stock of goods just
received for the fall and winter the selection OF which it
has been object heretofore obtain articles OF the
very aes, style and mporaons, and in such variety that
they are confident being able afford satisfaction TO ALL
They have received per last of goods con-
tanning English gold and silver epauets, embroideres, and
,o.,s viz
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To Members Of Congress and strangers.

VIE subscriber would respectfully announce to them ana
Il the public generally that he has lately received, via
Charleston per barque Louisa, large lot OF prime and
on; and that he is the only authorized agent IN this Dis
ct for the sale of the very celebrated suncured Lynch
burg premium Congress tobacco, much admired, of
which he has also just received full supply; which be
invites all those who fond OF using the same, To call,
see and for themselves the sign of the full
Indian five doors of IL street. Pennsyva
avenue. NATHANIEL Il. TYSON.
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WORTIIINGTON G. SNETHEN,
.4ftOrneN and nmsSliOr-0t-x Lar,


WASHINGTON, ID. c.,
DRACTISES in the Supreme Court of the United States
and in the several of the District of Columbia,
and prosecues all of claims against the United
States either before Congress the different departments
oil the government.
A UGUsTUs FISCHER, Attorney and Counsellor at
"A Law, AUSTIN Travis county, Texas, will attend faith
fully and promptly any business connected with his pro-
fesson in this city, and the adjoining counties He will
curing patents periecng titles, &c Letters must be paid
to procure attention.
Hon. J. p. Henderson, San Augusn
Hon. Ebenezer Allen, Austin.
Hon. Memucan Hunt, Galveston
]. ID. Groesbeck, Houston.
Dolhonde 81 Groesbeck, New Orleans.
Jan. IL
n, ID. MOsELY, United States Attorney, will attend
i the several States and federal held Nash
vile.
Particular attention paid the collection of claims.
Office in the courthouse at Nashville Tennessee.
JUREE ExHIBITION.-PlumbeN National Daguerrean
l. Gallery and Photographic Depots, established in 1910,
and awarded the gold and silver edala four first prei
chusetts, the New York. and the Pennsylvania exhibitions
for the splendid coorcd Dagerreotypes and best APP
paraus.
Concert Hall, Pennsylvania acenwe, Washington CITY,
near BrOpns Hotel.
200 Baltimore street, Baltimore, adjoining Campbell's
Jewellery store
Sycamore street, Petersburg, Virginia.
PSI Broadway, New York.
10 Court street, Boston.
l6 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
l76 Main street, Cincinnati
Broadway, Saratoga SPRING..
Portraits taken in any weather. in exquisite style. APP
paratus, Instructions and all materials furnished.
June 6--f
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yX1nLIAMB b. GEORGE, formerly OF Z;

VXTHLIAM h. GEORGE, formerly OF Greene county,
w Alabama, ii yet alive will confer favor upon his
BROTHER James G.. George and will also learn
Importance 70 himself by making known his present resi-
dence and if any other person has any information
corning him, they will confer favor upon me by address
ing letter, directed to HOpewe Green county, Alabama.
Dec % JAMES G. GEORGE.
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7 AND FOR SALE.-12O or land fronting the
IL Rockville turnpike, within mile of the George
town corporation line, and north of land of Mr.. John
Green, embracing several beautiful sites for building, well
wooded and watered 1t will be sold together divided
to suit purchasers.
Also, 10 the road, being the meenghous
lot and which will be divided Unnecessary, into parts
Also, 30 of excellent land adjoining Tennay Town,
and Immediately north of Mrs. Syless farm well waered
The above lands are convenient the markets of
the city and Georgetown; and in order close the sale of
accommodating terms. Apply either Richard Smith,
or to Charles ]. Nourse.
Oct, 3-IaWu
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TOIIN HERDMAN IL CO., United States and Great
y Britain and Ireland od-estabshed Emigrant Office, 81
South street, New York.
Passage TO and from Britain and Ireland via Liver
poo6 by the Old Back-Ball Line, any of the regular
packetships sailing every five days.
The subscribers calling the attention of old countrymen
and the public generally their unequaIled arrangements
for bringing passengers from the old country beg
that the of the house Liverpool will be conduct
ed by its branch. .
Those sending for their friends will at the great
importance of this arrangement, it viii preclude
necessary delay OF the emigrant The ships employed in
line well known to be of the first and largest class,
commanded by of experience; and they sad every
five DAYS, offer every facility that be furnished. With
those superior arrangements the subscribers look forward
for a continuation OF that patronage which has been lib
orally extended them for many years past In
any engaged do embark, the passage money
viii be refunded customary. For further particulars.
]. HERDMAN & CO.,
81 South street. New York
HERDMAN, KEENAN, IL CO., Liverpool
Mr. THOMAS FITNAM, saddle and harness maker, on
9th street. three north of Pennsylvania avenue, is the
agent of house for the WASHINGTON, ID. c. who
vii, attend the transaction of all business in their line,
when required TO do So
N B-Drafts for any amount usual be furnished,
payable all the principal banking institutions throughout
the United Kingdoms on application as above
March lily
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ARMY OF OCCUPATION

A VIEW of the Camp of the Army of Occupation as in
"A October, 1916; being the first of a series of views
illustrating the progress of the army and scenery Mexico
by Captain d. Z. Whiting, United States army For sale
at Staiioners' Hall, Pennsylvania avenue
Dec % VIM FISCHER
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nREPARATORY BOARDING SCHOOL, 70, Nal

Il Mnl
Children, under the charge Of Miss Margaret G Meade
daughter of the late Richard w. Meade Of Philad,pha
aided by assistant teachers; situated the Hartford road
about miles from Batin ore, country residence
commonly known as Mount Vincent.
Children will be received in the Institution between ,he
ages of four and ten.
Spelling, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Geography Eng
fish Grammar and the rudments of History, win be az
branches chiefly taught u this institution Those children
Latin French and Music but each OF these branches
form separate charge
children; and this rule win be eniorced tor the proecti
OF their health and the better government OF teir morals
All their reasonable will be supplied from the funds
deposited by their parents for that purpose
Payment must be made mi-annnaly in advance from
this rule there can be no deviation.
No boarder will be received for shorter time than hall
year, retained longer than the age of fourteen and
deduction made for absence except in OF sickness
THE TERMS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
For board and instruction, including bed and bedding,
washing and mendng, payable hatyeary in advance for
children of four years of age SIPS on
From eight TO fourteen years of age $50 %
Latin and French, each, per annlim 900
Music on the piano, per annuni 400
For the use of the piano, per alnum 4M
Vocal music, per annun ~ Oh
Stationery, postage, doctors visits, and medicines with
niirmay fees and clothing, if supplied by the institution
will form separate charges, varying according to the
of each child, but always moderate.
Boys must come supplied with clothing for winter and
summer, with uniform OF dark grey cloth and steel but.
tons also and table spoon fork, nber
and six napkins
RsrEREscES -Rey. 4. J; Elder, Baltimore; Rev. G.
New York Rev. James Ryder, President Worcester Col.
lege; Rev. VIM. Matthews, Washington Rev. Nicholas
o'Donnel Brooklyn; John & Randall! esq, Baltimore
esq Baltimore Charles II. Winder, esq, Washington
Lieut. James Glliss United States Navy, do; John Ken,
School, Annapolis William Parrot, esq., Washington R.
G. Washington, do.
through the Baltimore post office, who will give ali further
information required. Dec Is
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"a FOR RENT, the store and dwelling on Pennsyva-
k MIA avenue, few doors east OF Coemans Hotel adj
joining Knots confectionery.
Also two-story brick house c, between Third and
Four and a-half streets.
Also two-story brick house street Tor sale low.
Inquire of JOHN p. PEPPER.
Dec I5--MWNSif
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NEW YORK ADVERTISEMENTS.


Nh m aM
PACKETS FOR HAvRE.-seeond Line.
GAIL from New York the is and from iavre ON the
- 18th of each month during the year, and in the follow
ing rotations
Ship Utica, Capt John A Peirce, LIST January LIST May,
and LIST September $50
Ship ST. Nicholas, Capt Nath. w. Evelegh, LIST Febru-
ary LIST June and LIST October
Ship Oneida Captain JAS Funk LIST March, LIST July, and
LIST November
Ship baltimore, Captain John Johnson, ir., LIST April, LIST
August, and LIST December
Ship Utica, Captain John A. Perce, 10th February 10th
tune, and 10Th October.
Ship St Nicholas, Captain N. w. Evelegh, 10th March,
10th July, and 18th November.
Ship Oneida Captain JAS Funk 18th April, 10Th August
and 10th December.
Ship Baltimore, Captain John Johnson, jr, 10th May,
10th September, and 10Th January.
They all vessels of the first class and with ample and
comnodous accommodations for passengers Goods sent
TO the agents will be forwarded free from all other charges
than the expenses that may be actually paid upon them
The price cabin passage is 500, exclusive OF wines
and liquors. N ,,x>,o,,>,
8 Ton,ine buildings, Wall street, New York.
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THE UNION.

I(oAHDiNG.-Fivc weli-lumished rooms, with board,
~ can be had the house adjoining the residence OF Mr.
Clements, ON street, between 3d and Al streets.
Dec l5-dnf
M KS. WELLS. whose house IL pleasantly situated
vl ON street, between 18th and 18th Streets has very
handsome and capacous room with which she can ac-
comlnoiate two members of Congress- small private
family, on moderate Single gentlemen viii also
ind very superior accommodations io the by ma
king immediate application. Dec TO-
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IL dence the south side of street. between 18th and
18th Streets (near ih) where he continues TO practice as
physician, operative surgeon, and accoucbeur
Dr. L. has devoted much attention the surgical treat
men of delonnities, such cubloot srabismus, wry
neck, DC.
Dec 22-eoJm
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k M Nh
MARsEHLES LINE OF PACKETS,
TO,sctfNr uf Gibraltar to land passengers.


Toscktss at Gibraltar to land passengers.
TIME aforementioned ships will be regularly despatched
il from New York the LIST, and from Marselnes on
the 10th of each month"; as follows;
Ship Prince de Jonvle, (new,) Capt. w. w Laurence,
Oct. !, 1876.
Ship Arcole, (new,) Captain w. r. Hoodless Nov l,
1886.
Ship CASTOR, Capt James Anthony, Dec ], 1876
Ship Nebraska, (newO Captain James Watson JAM l.
1877
Ship ---, ---, Feb. l, lSi7.
MARsErLEs
Ship Prince de Joinvilc, (new) Capt w. w. Laurence
Dec. TO- 1886 . o.
Ship Arcoe, (new,) Capt w. r. Hoodess Jan TO- 1917
Ship Castor, Capt James Anthony, Feb. 10, 1877
Ship Nebaska, (new,) Capt James Watson, March TO-
lS47.
Ship --, ---, April TO- 1871
These all of the first class, and commanded by
OF experience. Their accommodations TOR passengers
unsurpassed for comfort and convenience Goods sent
the agents will be forwarded free OF all other expenses
than those actually paid
For freight passage, apply to
1903 Front street; to
BOYD HINCKEN, agents.
Nos Tontine Buildings, corner of Wall and Water
streets, New York.
Sept Is
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Splendid Presents.

NV FISCHER, importer of English and French fancy
w goods, has just received via New York. large
OF choice and beautiful articles, suitable presents for the
approaching season; is sufficient eumerate them,
their richness only be appreciated by an exnnna.
ton, which is respectfully solicited Stationers Hall be-
fore purchases made elsewhere Dec 22-tl2wif
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ID ICH AND BEAUTIFUL GOODS to be disposed OF
N by Lottery.-l28 chances, at $40 each.
No. Yalue.
IOs. China dinner service, Mat blue, containing
l47 pieces, each peiee different flower $500 90
$500. China dinner service, Dover green same as
sortment No IO3, l47 pieces 200 90
6l3S. China dinner service, Chinese pattern, con-
tanning l33 pieces 175 90
1882. China tea service, Mat blue and gold,
tanning IS pieces So 90
1860. China tea service venmilion and gold,
tanning % pieces 10 O0
1886. China tea service pink and gold, contain
ing 81 pieces IS 90
GA. China tea service dark blue and gold,
tanning 81 pieces 80 90
l China tea service, blue raised, figured and gilt
containing 81 pieces % 90
China Arabian lady, lace winnings Is 90
| Do do do do Is 90
j China chanty Group, sleeping sisters 800
| China Sir Robert Peel 1900
l China Duke of Wellington IL 90
l China Napoleon 10 90
l China Pitt in chair IL 90
China Sir Walter Sctet, in chair 200
l China Wiberforce. in chair IL 90
| China Charles Fox, in chair IL %
China Greyhounds, cushion o 90
/ China Daniel OConne 6 90
| Egyptian Obclisk black marble 10 90
i Bust of Sir Waller Scott China bisque 2 SO
/ Do do do do 200
/ Girl in chair do 100
! Bust Bos Of Lord Lord Brougham do 80
l Do do do 2 SO
India China garden seat IL so
l Do do do do IL 80
l China chessboard, painted and gold flowers IS 90
l Do do plain Is 90
Bust of Washington China bsaue 8 90
Bust of Emperor Nicholas do 200
l Rutland Vase China flowers 2 80
DO do do do z Do
SI,2sO 90
G. s. FOWLER
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DECENIBER REPORT of the Mutual Lif, Insurance


NEW hVHNfN EhVHh1II NEW HVHsH~ VII
THIS favorite Hotel under management, has been
extensively enlarged by its present proprietor with
view all superior to
transient travellers. Such will hereafter find both parlors
and bedrooms constantly reserved for them exclusively
JOHN Il. MONNOT, Proprietor
21-lm
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HOLD Pencil Cases of the finest quality, and others
Vt of the cheapest kinds An additional supply lust
ceived, and for sale at unusually low prices
f. TAYLOR
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w accustomed to wait ON ladies' and neat cleaner.
None need apply but such present the very best
Inquire at the Union office
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Prints OnIy.-Spring styles, Is47.

+ ZEE IL BREWSTER, II Cedar street, New York. beg
IL leave inform dealers in dry goods that they have
ceived, and now exhibiting at the warehouse excl-
svely for printed cacoes, 500 cases. comprising all the
spring styles, of British, French, and American
utacture which, in addition to heir usual stock renders
their of the beautiful and attractive in
the cty and having just been purchased for cash and
short credit offered by the piece package the
same terms, and below manufact urer's prices.
Catalogues of prices Corrected daily placed in the
hands oibuycrs
Purchasers will inform themselves of the of the
ket and be well repaid for examination, if they do
not purchase.
L. and b. have peculiar advantages for executing orders
for prints which are respectfully solicited
LEE & BREWSTER,
Jan % Al Cedar street
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q EOR r. nj. BIBB,

COUNSELLoR-AT-LAW,
TTAS established his office in the city of Washington and
proters his services TO the public in the prosecution
claims upon the Treasury of the United States in the argu-
ment OF in the circuit courts of the district of Column
ba, and in the Supreme Court of the United States
His Office is the south side Of The Treas
uary building.
June l3--ly
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LON RENT.-Two good the first floor, fur
nshed and also the house adjoining the subscriber
~ street, between Pennsylvania avenue and street
Dec y JAS. WILLIAMS.
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rTNIIE Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York,
Il No. Sc Wall street.-Ne amount of accumulated pre-
mums invested in mortgages and New York State and city
stocks, $292, 900.
This company is organized on the purely mutual prnc
pe and its business is restricted by the charter the in
suranca of lives and granting annuities and endowmen
and ranks among the strongest and safest institutions in
this country The whole Of the profits to the benefit
of the policy hoders. An extensive and prosperous bus
promises large dividends the first division Of profits
the LIST February, lSiS and persons nsurng will
share in these profits if they survive that period
The premiums paid annually, semi-annually,
quarterly if desired and low any American
pany, and lower than the English with participation in
the profits Poicyholders secured by investments in
bonds and mortgages real in the city of New York
and Brooklyn, worth double the amount loaned thereon and
in stocks OF the State and city of New York.
The transactions of this company on the cash prnc
pie Consequently the survivors of parties insuring with it
win not be subjected the heavy drawback ofaccumulated
premium notes, reducing the benefit of the
small ptance.
Persons may effect insurance on their own lives and the
lives of others. married insure the life OF
her husband, which will her sole and that
her children.
Pamphlets explanatory of the principles of mutual life in
surancc, and illustrating its advantages with forms of APP
pcaon may be obtained the Office of the agent of the
nj he inv of Washington
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edition Of Tanners Ma

L,OURTH edition Of Tanners Map % Mexico.-George
II Templeman has received supply of Tanner snap of
Mexico ath edition. 1Ss7. This map was selected by the
Typographical Bureau and several copies sent the army
Of occupation. JAM
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aft officers epaulets and embroidery


They are also prepared to furnish complete equipments
ministers, consnls, aud other diplomatic agents.
Dec 2S-eoInif
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1920 90

Goods exhibited and chances sold by
c. s. FOWLER,
Odd Fellows Hall, 7th
N. B. The drawing viii take place as the chances
all TAKEN and due notice will be given OF the same
D.c
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DUFF GREEN AND BEN. E. GREEN,
.4iEOrfeUs and OunseiYOrs-uf- Lar.

ONCE on + street, The Treasury Department,
TIL give prompt attention claims before any of the
w departments of the government, before Congress
and also the of the District and in the SUI
premc Court of the United States.
Address Green Il Green, Washington city, postage paid
Nov. IS--tf
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Steam between New York and Liverpool.
TINE GREAT WESTERN STEAMSHIP COMPANY'S
Il STEAMSHIPS.-The Great Western, 700 tons, 450
horse power, b. r. Mathews, esq, commander; the Great
Britain 800 TONS 1000 horse power Lieut. James Hosken,
r. N, commander intended to sail as follows
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ID OGERsS Superior Knives, tkc.--W. Fischer impor
II OF fancy stationery, &c has recently received Pc
ship Independence direct from the celebrated anufm
rers, Messrs Joseph Rogers Sons assorne
of their knives OF 2, B. and blades, in pearl and sta.
handles large portion of which their very best four
baoed knives, well known the Congress pattern AL
good their best mathematical instruments
azor, and strops, of varous patterns which are So
peror any others the country All may be had at Sin
TONERS Hall. wholesale and retail.