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A rTRACrIoss for the LnaIes-The subscribers Ina Va

4 TTtACTIOsS fur the LadIes.-The subscribers have
~ just received from New York the latest styles oil the
following articles, viz:
Rich cioaks and yisites lace capes
Standing collars lace berthes, embroidered cuffs
Back lace capes, embroidered CHEMISTS
Mourning collars and IFS, black lace falls
Lace and embroidered muslin evening dresses
Light silks and satins for evening dresses
Rich yaTd-wde veyes for dresses and cloas, Of every
shade, very cheap
Light bnocade silks, very elegant
PLAIN glace silks, in every color, some extra rich
French cashmeres, styles
High coiored moussenes de aine
High coored hannes gray sack cloth
French mernos of the finest quality, in every nagDa
BILE shade
Linencambrc clear lawn and embroidered handker
chiefs, at prices ranging from Pa cents 70 So unu
saa!Y chsae
New-style piaid lnnp siaas -
Rich Cashmere shawls NC.
Together with great variety Of fancy articles, which II
will afford us great pleasure show all who may favor
with a call
The above goods have all been selected within the last
ten DAYS with great care, from the latest mportaons IN
the cities az New York and Philadelphia, principally for
cash. which win enable sell styles and az lower
prices than any other the District The ladies
respectfully invited TO call. r. H. HOOE " 90,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 7th and sIh streets.
Nov 23-2wif
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gy ". m. .uORRysO.v, -guc,ioHet

DOCKS BOOKSl BOOKS !--On Friday and Saturday
d evenings December IS and TO- shall sell at my sales
ROOM doors from Al west on Pennsylvania ave.
nue. the very and valuable private library OF the late
Hon H. s. Legare, former Acting Secretary OF state and
Attorney General Of the United States This library con-.
entirely of the most and valuable books, selected
by himself during residence OF four years IN Europe.
The character OF these books makes worth the while OF
any gentleman who wishes add important and curious
works his library, attend the sale. To the members
of the bar Judges of the Supreme Court would
that the library rich in civil law besides, the greater
number of the books additional auhorites and mar
yina by Mr.. Legare himself The catalogues are
ready for distribution, and the books Tor examination
until the day of sale.
Sale commencing each evening at o'clock.
Dec IO-eodsif w NJ MORRISON.
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Intel. ~ Globel


Opposite Centre Msret, Hert door 10 Of 9Th
THE attention Of strangers and citizens respectfully
J. icited 10 the large stock Of the above articles
psng perhaps the most extensive assortment be found
in the city, all Of which selling the lowest
prices J. u. Hoover conducts the bu sness.
For the ladesbiack, bue bronze, and fancy-coiored
CATERS half CATERS, (some ioxed with patent leather D
Waite CATER boots a-morocco CATERS and very
high buskns white satin and kid slippers black ditto
bronze and black English kid CATERS and slippers mo-
and kid slippers and ties, of every quality and color
,shIonabe fges made 6ylctufey Mcintosh and onef
OF the most celebrated manufacturers OF the country In
ala rubber overs shoes Of all styles.
For yenlemen-frst quality French dress boots cork
soed do Napoleon boots Of fine quality fine dress and
waterproof pcgged do Also, every description OF shoes
worn
For misses boys Children and servants, stock i very
superior embracing every style IN at the North
we renuest the favor OF call confident that please
IN every parteular =,
east Of Sth street.
Dec-
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Transportation of stores.
NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Nov 23-2wi

NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Bureau Of Provisions and Clothing, Dec. ii, 1873.
PROPOSALS. sealed and endorsed Proposals for freight
i to Pensacola viii be received at this bureau until
o'clock D. m. on Thursday the 18th day Of December,
I4s for transportation Of lsD0 barrels (moe ess) Of
government stores, from the maynard, Brooklyn, New
York, To the navy-yard at Pensacola, Florida.
The offers the price asked per BARREL ihout
distinction between and dry and each barrel Cor
half barres Of beef pork, -four, rice vinegar, pickles.
whiskny dried apples viii be considered barrel
al other packages be estimated the of 81 cubic
feet to a barrel whatever they may contain; and in the
measurement OF all casks other than barrels the hts win
be deducted Ten fair weather working lay days 10 be
allowed the port Of Brooklyn for taking cargo, and
fifteen weather working lay days TO be allowed PEN
sacos for dischargng The same. No prmage to be al
lowed.
Payment to be made by any navy agent in the United
States, be selected by the bidder, and named in the
charter party within thirty days after producing satslae
tory evidence OF the delivery Of the cargo The vessel
must pass usual Inspection and be at the Brooklyn
navyard by Isday Of January S9 ready to receive her
cargo and II presented Tor examination within three
days after being notified OF Eer acceptance, The bureau viii
consider liberty offer the freight the low
bidder make such arrangements may best sub.
serve the public interest.
Dec I2-Iawd.
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TUBBELL'S PATENT FIRE-AlSMS.-This gun loads
II at the breech, the principle, regards setting
home the charge oil loading from the muzzie the differ
being the load IS required TO pass three inches 10
It's rest instead Of the length of (may be moist
barrel the mechanical embodics the best scen-
tbc principles for this purpose, and enables person TO
load the gun the OF three hundred 'nes per
hour and keep the gun ciean the load always dry make
sure fire burn the powder WELL which, with the acc'-
fit of the bail, enables also 10 shoot with unusual
power and precision.
The gun shoots either ball and buckSho fine shot, and
is useful for both sporting and warllke purposes
They are made ORDER either musket rifle, carblne,
and shotgun form and delivered governments indvd-
nas organized bodies OF men whose purposes are not
al variance with the institutions laws OF the United
States
WA. w. HUBBELL,
Aug lift Paiehee, Philadelphia.
has lnaled and dred mnske
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Posr OFPIcE DErARrMENr,


October 80, IS4s.
PROPOSALS. for Carrying tho Mails OF the Omitted
States from the s of February lsi9 the LIST Of July
1850 the following routes, Will be received at the
tract office Of the Post Office Department, in the city Of
Washington, until a. of the 18th day OF December
ISsS be decided by the next day.
No 3703 From Detroit, Michigan by Redford, Livonia
Pennington, Nov Hcksvillc, Kensngion, Brighton, and
Genoa Howell, 81 miles and back three times week.
Leave Detroit every Monday Wednesday, and Friday at
4 a m, arrive at Howell same days by p
Leave Howell every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
al I n. IA arrive al Detroit same days by p m.
Proposals carry times week Will be considered.
No sos. From Detroit, Michigan, by ltoseyie, TO Mt
Leave Detroit every Monday "Wednesday, and Friday,
: a. m, arrive Mt. Clemens same days BY II m.
Leave MI Clemens every Tuesday, Thursday, and sat
dIday m, arrive at Detroit days by IL m.
NOTES
Each proposal should be accom- panied by guarantee
signed by more responsible persons ia the following
manner, Wis
''The undersigned guaranty that +,
il has bid for carrying the mail from 70 be
accepted by the Postmaster General shall OBJ
legation prior the dag Of february uer with good
and sufficient sureties perform the proposed
THIS should be accompanied by tine certificate post
master, other equivalent testimony ls the gIarantor
properly, and able make good her guarantee
The proposal should be sent the department sealed,
endorsed Proposals Tor No in !"
and addressed the First Assistant Postmaster General
For the prohibition Of bids resulting from combination.
and The and conditions which the
made zee the last annual advertisement
c JOHNSON
Nov I-Iawiw Postmaster General.
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A CaRD-Mrs BEMAN most respectfully informs mem
"A bers Of Congress aud gentlemen Of Washington that
she that about Thursday, the
l4h INST and there week-say from the iith
the 2s December the purpose OF receiving orders for
shirts be by measure aud executed, as on former
occasion, her Shirt Establishment, l2g Nassau street.
New York She will have with her assortment OF pat
terms and all the latest Paris aud New York styles, which
will be open for inspection Of all who may be in Of
shirts during the coming This paper will give due
notice of her arrival and the hotel where she may be
found. Intel Dec I'll
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WEAR H. YOUNG, three doo

(,ENTLEMEN's WEAR. H. YOUNG, three doors
II west Of Browns Hotel has and keeps constantly
hand large and beautiful stock Of ready made goods
for genemen consisting Of every variety of garments, in
quality and style suit the present fashion. Gentlemen
rely upon getting garments as well cut and made as q
ordered, and often better.
Also every description Of fancy goods fne yokeneck
shirts fresh New York best French kid gloves all
colors wooeu and silk; in Short every article
complete genteman's wardrobe.
Measures taken and made order Prices uniform.
Terms cash Dec 3--3iawl,gif
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Dec 7--3taw2w


rJ,HE Proprietor de la vile de Paris respectfully
returns thanks his friends and customers for the very
liberal patronage extended him during the past year,
and announces he has completed his winter ar
and Is prepared furnish parties balls, Mc
with everything in his ne at the shortest nohce and In NC
Urne the past year has given his particular attention
10 tie manufacturing OF every variety OF French Confec-
onary which he thinks will with ever offered for
IN this civ both regards quality and variety oil style
He has constantly hand every variety oil preserves
consisting in part OF the following;
IN bofts dramatically seatedPne apples peaches, apri-
cots raspbees strawberries, pears, paradise apples, at
10 cents per bottle
In Preseuss Paradise apple, pear, strawberry raspber-
ry lime ounce, apricot peach, pine apple, al 20 cents
per H. rr
Yegeo Preserves dramatically sealed
fs asnaragus and u shroom 81 so green peas
500 bottles tomato sauce, at rs cents per bottle
500 Jars currant Jelly, different sizes
Fruit glasse at - cents per ID IN,
Persons desiring anything in the confectionery me WIZ
win find il much their advantage 10 call - La vie de
Din my ~ ~ C. GAUTIER,
ans Corner Penn. and ilth street.
Y VIII he open for inspection on Monday, the loth
instant nav annual importation OF fancy boxes, bon bon
Mere, &c. .
Dec 5-3taw3wif
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VIRGINIA LAND OFFICR,
December Z, 1913.
entitled San act 20 red nee

December T. 1913,
Fy conformity to act entitled IAN act 90 reduce
the several concerning esCheators,"
passed the 9th day Of January, 1919, do hereby make
all whom may that 1t appears by
certificate Of the escheator Of the Of Pendleon
dated the 9th day of November 1873, and received
office the 9th day OF December, ls4s, that by
inquest held the Sh day November, 1898, the follow
ing Of land have been found escheated this Com
iuonwealth, viz!
fy-iour acres, lying in the county OF PeBdleon the
side OF the south branch, place called the Big
Sugaree Bottom; OF which said parcel of land
Charles Bechy nden died seized.
Also, uact parcel OF land, containing hundred
and oryseven lying and being the said county
Pendeon the side OF the south branch of the POo
mac adjoining his former lands the north and side
Of which said parcel Of land Charles Blechyneen
died seized.
S. H. PARKER, Reg Land Office.
I2--laNpGNV
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4yC. III. 80TgLER, .yuctfoneer.

EXTENSIVE sale OF superior furniture, French china,
Il bonzed and plated goods Albata and Japanned
cutlery, crockery and glass ookngg glasses, solar
lamps aud girandoles fancy articles, We.
On about LIST Of December shall sell at the Odeon,
Of q and Pennsylvania avenue extensive
collection Of the above goods, consgnments from New
York, with instructions N sell without
The public may expect rich display Of useful and or
namental articles Particulars future advertisement
g. w. BOTELER,
Nov 22--eodlftt Ancnoneer
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NaRrEs Geosrapbspues Rsiief--Embossed

4 WHITES HeoSr"pbirueH 2" ssI'''--EllJ0Fs'I 10
~ graphical Maps, a French Invention, showing at q
glance the elevations aud chaacerscs Of an entire coun
rrnountans peaks, ohans plaeaus, valleys, and other
suuoseS which only be made apparent 70 the
by relieve maps This day received, separate maps IN
levo France Great Britain Germany, and the low
tres European Russia and On map the United States
the Caoias Mexico, and the lsihmus, including also te
West nds islands and the British add Russian possessions
in North America. FRANCK TAYLOR.
Is
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wa,rh.. clorA.. and chronom.trr..

TINE public respectfully informed thai A c. Hugue-
MIN manufacturer OF watches, clocks. and chronomc-
ers from Switzerland has large assortment Of superior
French English Swiss fine watches Tor sale
abshnent Of J. Montandon Pennsylvania avenue, be
18th and 18th streets, where all kinds of watches
clocks, and chronometers repaired.
NV mi
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A Inrs nIen,olrc 90 the nin,nry Sciences 3d vol.

A IDE MeInotre 60 the Military sciences, Sd vol
a London 1875. Just imported by Z. TAYLOR, with
many Illustrative EngravinEs Maps, Diagrams, &c sub
ects: Fertilization, Field Fort, Permanent; Fort Field
Fortress Permanent Foreses, Field or Places du Mo-
rrrnt Forts Deaehea Fertilization Permanent; do
Cochorns: do Ba=tion; do MontaiembeTts do Carnots
DO German; do Relative value Of; tOugass, trase Fur
mace (shot ) Fuze Cor mines > Gabion, 0ayaniSn, Ge
ognusy Geology. Grenade, Guar-bouse, Iueue, Gun Cot
ION. Gunner ruudery, Gunpowder Heat, Horse, Hurdle,
Hut, Ice Kyanzing and B0metzlng, Laboratory, Level
ing, Loophoe, Machicouiis, Magazine, ManGuvres Mani
ei Marine Artillery, &c
TIE following volumes Of this valuable series will be
ceived by The advertiser Immediately their appearance
IN London. Nov ~
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TvHOMAS PURSELL has Just imported, per ships Eisi
Il and Monument from Liverpool and other sources,
h a supply of one hundred and twenty packages
Of above articles Of the styles comprising almost
every article In his Of business, which viii be sold.
wholesale nd retail the very lowest prices
fine assortment Of goods, sni,abs for
res; first quality ware, a. factory prices pipes n
boxes, &c. THOMAS PUhoELlJ
Penn. avenue, opposite Brswns Hotel
Dec. 9-eolmn
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Nov 22-eodiftt
oGic. Roo

EvLiGIBLE Office Rooms 90 i-t.-Ihe 10 the
t. building the Of F and 18th west
occupied by M ST 9. Clarke, esq and by Chas w Pairo,
ESQ., will be for after the sth These
elgbly situated for office banking purposes One
of them has a fire. proof vault. For terms, apply
Dec 6--G RID. SMITH, Cashier.
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(tHOyCE Fresh Gvoce rjes-Just receiV"o PEI SS''TA
u Senator, from New York, 10 wi'i
Goshen butter and cheese
Buckwheat and Genesee family houf
Loaf crushed, and powdered sugar
E.Ird,on rnaeRere Goldfish and scaled herring
Rakers chocolate and cocoa
T,ya Angosturr, and Rio coffee
c;unpowdar, Imperial Young Tyson, and OolopG teas
Cr,nberries, figs, raisins
Canton preserved ginger, ctron
Prunes. currants, Bordeau almonds
Maearoni, yennicilli, rose-water
Malaga grapes, mace, Cloves nutInegs
Patent and sperm candies
Pearl starch, CASTLE and fancy soap
Mustard cayenne and black pepper
Pickles, catsup, and pepper sauce
Bfooms whisks, baskets, pals, Nc, &c
PRESLEY SIMPSON,
Pennsylvania avenue, near tlth street
Dec 2-eo5uf
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stationery, &c, has Just received several OF very
superior French tracing paper direct from manuise
comprising all the from 10 by % 10 % by ~
inches inclusive As this made expressly 70 orer
il viii be fouud using, much better Than any other
II the market
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Seminary for the Education OF Young Ladies',


street, bettceel 1871 and l7b streets, opposite The
Presidents Square
TINE Principal Of nis institution, Miss CARROLL, hav-
l. ing selected the position above Indicated wall be
prepared receive pupils on Monday next lie In Of sep
ternber.
An the departments Of Engish Classical, and Mahe-
matical learning, together with the Modern Languages,
Music, Drawing. Painting Nc VIII DO provided with
com etent and accomplished Instructors.
Miss Carroll VIII besOw unremled personal attention IN
the instruction pupils with All the ad gauages which
have been acquired By much experience and the nstiti
viii have the supervision of her ialber, Ex-Governor
Carroll, from Maryland, now a resident Of this city.
The conditions OF admittance, which will be moderate,
study, &c, viii be found her prospectus, and
any further information furnished by early application at
the institution le l of September, at her present
residence, Z street, between A and 9th streets.
REFERENCES.
Hon John Y Mason, Secretary OF the Navy.
Hon Reverdy Johnson, v. $ senate.
Hon James A. Pearce, u :. Senate.
Rev. Dr. Laurie, w lshiugon.
Rev. r. r. Ciuriey, do.
Rev DR. VIM. : Plumer, Baltimore, Nd.
Rev DR. : W Green, do.
Rev Dr. Breckenridge, Kentucky.
Rev Dr. Thouwel, south Carolina.
Rev Dr. Van Rensselaer, New Jersey.
Rev Dr. Cam pbel, Albany, New York.
Hon. J. W. Cns6eld, Maryland.
Hon J, o. Chapman, do.
Aug SD-du
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THE WALKER SHARPSHOOTERS respectfully an
that their first Annual Ball win be given at Odd
Fellows Han, on Monday evening, the 18th December.
The company IN this their FIRST effort earnestly solicit the
presence and cooperation OF their friends aud Of the cti
generally assuring them thar pains expense shall
be spared make the entertainment all
BILE, and such merit the commentator Of the public
Tickets 81, admitting gentleman and two ladies' to be
had at the stores of Thomas Teneh. Navy.Ya w II
Winter Penn avenue and Charles Davis druggist First
Ward also, Of the members Of the corps generally and at
the door the night Of the ball.
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A q Il NCY FOR GLAZE >,
NJ uashtaxtou, ID. &.

FERDINAND W, RIsQUE Attorney and Counsellorat at
l. Law, formerly Of Lynehbarg, Va, bur recently
OF 81 Louis Missouri, has opened office Washing
ton City for the prosecution of claims against the United
States, either before Congress the several Executive De-
partments Of the government.
He viii attend 70 claims Of every description whatsoever,
sanctioned by law, requiring the of at
Washington but those which his attention will be par
tculaHy and specially devoted, the following,
Revolutionary claims of all kinds. Land claims generally.
Bounty land claims for military services in the late
with Great Britain. Applications for patents for useful in
ventons. Claims Of all kinds arising of the late
with Mexico particularly for bounty lands treasury
scrpi arrearages OF pay mileage and for horses other
properly lost destroyed while in the military service Of
the United States Letters addressed him. paid
will be promptly attended Hs will also give his par
cular attention 10 the OF the claims OF indvd
uas against the War Department. for expenses incurred
subsistence transportation furnished for the of volun
teers during the Mexican before being mustered and
received into the service of the United States.
Fees reasonable. Office in LakemeYePs European Hotel
Pennsylvania avenue. between Iith and 18th streets
TIE undersigned take pleasure in recommending the
public Ferdinand w. Risque, esq, competen. and
faithful agent prosecute any claims against the several
departments of the general government
Washington City, June, 1913
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,-Ew HUsIC.--Jnst received the following new ana
,Ir rnnsc ar the old established store, one door
cas-, ~ I2ih street Pennsyyana avenue, when WIN DO
sold AZ The reduced price OF four cents Page 9eg one
third less than the regular price "'A' AA"O
The Emma Waltz, by IL Rohbock
The Comet Polka, by G. +. Rudolph.
The Pearl Polka, DO do
The Polka Mlitare, by Jos Gungl
G Mauhs Quadriilcs, by IA. Bohiman'
LIE Doux Souvenir, by Gamer
Chant National de Charles vi, by Schubert.
Blue Eyed Kathleen by w Maynard.
can't Make up my Mind, by Grobe
Sunset the Sea, 90
Love me-not with Fancy, do
Beauties OF the Opera, by Atwen.
I3-3taw2w
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3 UsBy q DUvALL, merchant tAiiors' u"dor ooae-
~ me latest imporations splendid assortment Of fash
ionable fall and goods, consisting OF french and
FngIieb cohg cassimeres and vestngs, which they VIII
-. ~, IN order IN their usual elegant style as low az
aoda similar quality can be bought in this or any oil
10 ,eoeyed and for sale very moderate prices, gem
tiis .itt pcyno and cotton shirts and drawers, hne
s,ocls umbrellas hosiery, dressing gowns, NC
Msbeps or Conures citzens and strangers are respect
fully invited give q call
4 2uvil
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J
In consequence OF the many applications Tor chances,
the subscriber induced make up another drawing for
the articles enumerated below, which will take place
the numbers all taken. II will require I'D
chances IS per chance, payable before the drawing
lakes place.
The ladies' and gentlemen respectfully invited call
al the store of ROBERT KEYWORTH
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MANAGERS.
IYaiker Shar psl0okerl

MANAGERS
Walker Sharpdiooters
Lieut.. E. NJ. Chaplin Corporal Geo. Kennedy
Lieut.. b. + Morseil Corporal B. n Hurst
Lieut. NJ. Birkhsad L.. 6. EckoH
Sergeant J. Tabler J. H. Goddard IT,
Sergeant J. S. Chew
Light Infantry.
Captain Tate Lieut. Clark
Lieut.. Tucker Lieut. Davis
National Grays
Captain Bacon Lieut.. Mohun
Lieut.. TAFT Lieut.. Tucker.
Indspendent Grays.
Lieut.. Uppermsn Lieut.. Griffin.
Lieut.. Waugh
w w. Seaton Josiah Essex
Waller Lenox Nelson Henning
Joseph A. Bradley William NcCollum
John w, Mauy James Ellis
Hugh B. Sweeny James King
DR. w, b. Msgruder c. r. NJ Powell
Dr. A. Homead John Wallis
aptain j. II Goddard II II. Mcpherson
Washington Adams w n. Winter
b. Il. Ednondston - Goodrich
Nov. 3d., 3, III, l3N 10Th
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The subscriber loaded and fired the muske' a times in suc
minutes
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HE Political pictionary-a work Of reference on
matters OF constitution, trade, commerce, taxation,
uucncy finance, law and other branches
j political economy Complete in vols. small quarto
asi imported from London (sIx copies only) by
FRANCk TAYLOR.
such knowledge only be got by combination OF
knowledge of the past with the knowledge Of the present;
2aer words, by historical exposition OF all existing
nsuyEtIOns hat ancient foundation and by
JAsGetaon OF their actual condition. The articles ~
ms work combine both methods The subjects are treated
historically whenever such treatment u required and
hey also presented their actual condition, far
as has been modified by successive enaclments, contn-
ed usage, or other circumstances" Dec