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Army Intelligence .

QuARrERMAsTERs DEPARTMENT. understand that
Colonel Hunt so long and fayoraby known to cti
zens IL daily expected at this post to relieve Major
Tompkins, who has been ordered to Washington City:
that Colonel Cross has resigned his commission; and
that Major Bcger has been ordered to join the exped
tion to Oregon and California, under Colonel Lorng
and conduct the operations of tho Second
tiers Department The command Of Colonel Loring
Will comprise about 1900 men, consisting Of the reg
ment of mounted Rihemen and others connected with
the different departments II will leave Fort Lcaven-
worth about the 18th Of May. Major Begcr. who il no
well known as prompt and efficient officer has been
well selected for the difficult and responsible service
N. o. Delta .9Dy1l
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Trial for Murder.

BALTIMORE, April 16, 1S49.
Winners trial for the murder of Mrs. Cooper, Ia
going on in this city. The is exciting great
deal of interest, and numerous witnesses have been
subpGnaed 1t is supposed that the trial will last for
week. We understand despatch has been received
in town from Pittsburgh, announcing the destruction
by fire of church in that city. No further parti-
cuars.
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Markets..

BALTIMORE, April 16. 1910.
Flour-The market is frmer than yesterday and tho
business done is at slight advance with sales of
bbls Howard street at 81 %. and 900 City Mills at So
Sales of rye -four at So S and meal So 80 per
Dbl. Grain-The supply is small; sales of prime rcd
wheat ut IS 91c prime white at 45c, prime
yellow at 40 Soc Oats-Prime Southern ut soc Pro-
visons-Thcre is activity in any article; quota
tions are steady. Whiskey-Sales at &c per gall
Sales of 800 beef cattle the hoof ut 81 per w.t. and
sales hogs per 100 lbs SIS 25 a IS So
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Hartford City Election.

HARTFORD, (CT) April 16, 1910
Our election for city officers off to-day, and
resulted in the election Of the whg ticket The whg
candidate for Mayor Hon Philip Ripley, elected by
alarge majority Three whig Aldermen of four and
sixteen out of twenty of the Common Council are whg
All the other officers are vhr
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Sale OF the Intelligencer.

WAsHIycToS, April 16, 1910.
The mteiligeneer this morning denies positively the
report of their intention to sell their paper They say
they would not take 0OOO-woud not sell for any
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PITTSBURGH, April Is, 1S49.
The Episcopal Church. on Sixth street, partially
destroyed by fire last night The loss is fully covered
by insurance.
There is Eve feet six inches water in the channel nd
falling. Our markets unchanged both US regards
prices and demand.
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Movements Of In A 4 " II m m q

Arrivals yesterday In the city AZ the AsroR--Lt.
Col Hooker, U. s. A.; Gov Gibbs Rhode island Major
Lee, L. ). A.. Capt. Cornish, ship Sheridan AMEai-
cAS-R L. Parker, u. s. ship Raritan; Dr. Miles, IT, y.
Ne Franklin do Capt Riley, ship Elinor; Colonel
Townsley, u. s. IRvSG HoUsE-B. Alexander, u. y.
Al 1t. Col Coffin do; Capt Miller, Hull, England; IL
3. Lustis, L. s. Engineers.
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DTrI.oMATIc SMUaaLINa.-By the following state
ment in the London 3imnsng Chronicle it appears
that other diplomatic personages in Europe, besides
the American Charge dAflaires at Stockholm.
have been known to abuse their official privileges
We hear from Brussels that the Belgian government
intends to place restrictions upon the luggage parcels
and packages carried by foreign cabinet messengers
IL IL almost needless to observe that according inter-
national usiagc and courtesy, couricrs luggage
pccally that portion having official address seal
has been permitted without search Abuses have
doubtless ariscn but unless greatly mistaken
diplomatic agents, ministries, have prohttcd so
largely by the latitude accorded those of Belgium
Restrictions come, therefore, with a somewhat bad
grace from the Brussels government Courier
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DARING AND EXTENSIVE RoBBERY.-One of the
most daring and extensive robberles we have lately
heard OF, was committed about nine O'Clock yes
terday morning, at the commercial house of III Is.
Bailly Blanchard " Co., Corner of Bourbon I'd
Custonhouse streets. The house transacts the
business of several wealthy people, including
Madame De Pontalba and Mr.. Blanchard was in
the habit OF Keeping moneys, notes, NC, 10 a large
amount IN bank box, which he deposited in
Dank FOR some business purpose, Mr. B. sent to
the bank Tor The box about the time above men,
toned, and when it was brought in by a young
man, nephew of Mr.. Blanchard it was by him
placed upon the counter. The young man at the
moment had occasion to step outside the door, and
the box was not observed by Mr.. Il. Immediately
after the young stepped out three men enter
ed the store, and two ofthcm stepping back to Mr..
blanchard, asked HIM about some brandy, stating
that they wished to purchase IA considerable guam
ilty. The twomen engaged the attention OF Mr.. Il.
IN sanpllng brandy, while the third, who re-
manned behind, supposed to have walked off with
the box. The two customers soon came 10 the
conclusion that the brandy would not suit them,
and they went away. When the young IN IN c lme
into the store again, he was asked by Mr.. b. about
the box, and the fact OF the enormous loss then
came out The robbers must, we think have seen
the box carried to and from the bank on pre-
vous occasions, and watched its entrance into the
store on this occasion. Ii contained in gold and
silver, bank notes, notes of hand, checks drafts,
&c, over $3OO,G00. Altogether, this is one OF tho
most daring robbenes ever committed IN our city,.
and, considering the time of day when il took
place. II Is almost miracle that the scoundre!s got
of unnoced. A schedule of the notes, Nc will
be found in another column, and it will be seen
that MIR. Blanchard offers a reward OF $500 for
their recovery Every precautlon has been taken,
and we confident that the robbers will be ,,ipht
within few days.-N D. Pirayune, ApraS.
There received ut the Exchange Bank In Boston
last week ~ 900 coined from California gold The orr
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Congressional Nominations.

WASHINGTON, April Is, 1910.
Nelson Poe, Esq, has been nominated by tho wings
their candidate for the Sd Congressional Dis
trict of Md
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INCREASE oP THE AMERICAN NAVY IN EURopE.-
According to every indication, general war in
Europe seems to be inevitable; nothing but COM
bination of events beyond the control of human
power, can, we think, avert one of the greatest
upheavings which that continent has ever witness
ed.
In view of this state Of things, then, it behooves
the United States to that her interests in that
quarter be not interfered with, and that her rights
az neutral be respected. Our commerce with
Europe is very extensive, and the presence of a
commanding armed force in the Mediterranean,
and other Continental seas, seems to be demanded,
IT we desire to abstain from taking part in the
drama about to be performed During the wars of
Napoleon, we were Insulted and outraged with
comparative impunity audit was not without great
delay, and even at the risk of being involved in
war with one of the most powerful European ma
tons, that we got pecuniary indemnity for por-
ton of our losses. All that delay and loss might
have been saved if we had had force sufficient to
protect our flag and commercial interests at that
period. The fleet in tho Mediterranean has, to be
sure, been recently augmented; but even so, it
will be inadequate for the purpose intended
when the rival nations engaged in hos
tiitics. Every ship of war that we can possibly
spare, should be despatched, with as much expedl-
ton as possible, to that part of the world. We
should have fleet there that would eiiectually de-
ter any party from committing any outrage, or, i
committed, Of promptly administering chassement.
II such policy be not pursued, we will most GER
tanly get enangled with the difficulties which are
apparently on the eve of breaking out there; and
this we do not want to do. Ii is policy to watch
the progress of events there and though we cannot
hepfecling the deepest sympathy for those who are
struggling to procure the invaluable privileges which
we ENJOY, we ought not to become party with one
side or the other, or fire gun except in defence Of
our nights u neutral nation
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ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING.

BOWERY THEATRE, Bowery.-LADY LYoSs-LEs
JARDINIEREs-YoUR LIES DANGER.
BROADWAY THEATRE Breadway-ENonA AMT Hss
NATIONAL THEATRE, Chatham Square.-COcKNEys
CALLroRNIA-DREAM OF LpE-Nosx In CALIFORNIA
Who SPEAKS FIRsTy
- BUTTONS THEATRE. Chambers street.-SocIALIsx-
The TooDLEs-FORrY WINKs.
MECHANICS HALL, Broadway, near Broome.-CHRns
TVS AINsrRELs.
SOCIETY LIBRARY Broadway-NEw ORLEANS SERE-
NADKRs
GEOLOGICAL HALL, Bowery-vAr AMByReH L Co.'S
4ENAGRRIE.
CHINESE Museum $50 Broadway.-eHINEsnC uRrosI-
MINERVA ROOMS-MoNs. ApRIEn.-MAcrc AND PMu.e-
SoPHy.
No. 800 BROADWAY.-CoI. FIR kMoNrs NoNDHsc RIFT
New York, Tuesday, April IL, 1910.
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The State Canals.

ALBANY, April 49, 1910.
The State Canals will be navigable by the LIST Of
Mav
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Collector for the Port of Boston.

BosroN, April &c. 1910.
despatch received here early this morning.
from Washington, announcing the appointment Of
Philip Greedy, Jr, (whig) Collector for this port
The nj pointment is generally considered good one
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Andrew Simms has been convicted and John Orr
pie AIDED guilty to the commission Of arso In Ptsburg
Pa There still several indictments pending against
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Navigation on the Lakes,

BUFFALO, April 16 1910
The ice fast moving out of the Straits of Macknaw
and navigation between Buffalo and Chicago is free
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TkLEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.
The Tria of Thorn ms Hand-The Jury Dis
charged.

The Trio of Thorn ms Hand-The Jury Dis
charged.
WASHINGTON, April J6---eis P NJ
The Jury in TIN. of Thomas Hand, alias Shuster
for the robbery Of the government jewels aaer long
session. reported they unable to asree upon
verdict when the JuHye proceeded to discharge them
1t is presumed that nav trial will take place
SECOND DESPATCH.
WAsHIrero,, April 16, 1870
The jury In Shuster's stood for acquitta
and FIVE for conviction and having bscn out
hours and possibility of agreeing were discharged
Appointments by the PresidcntLThe Trial
of Hand, &C., &c.
WAsnsNcror April 16 1919.
The following appointments made on Saturday:
j. Prescott Hail. Of New York. TO be U. s. District
Attorney for the Southern District Of New York
Philip Hone, of New York, to be Navy Agent for the
port Of New York
Phillip Greeley Jr, Collector for the Port of Boston
in place of Morton.
Samuel Peters, Collector Port of New Orleans.
WAsHIyoTor, April 1912 M.
1t Is John F. Barrow, of Tennessee, (and not Washing
ton BarrowJ who has been recently appointed Indisr
Sub-Agent Mt Council Bluffs.
In the case of Hand, alias Shuscr, the jury haverI
yet agreed upon a verdict.
MIR Ewing, Secretary of the Department of theIlt
rior has left for Ohio
WARRINGTON April 16-9P.M
The following appointments have been made to-day:
Charles Bingham Marshal for tho Southern dis
trct of Alabama.
James Scott Register of the Land Office for the dis
| trict of Jacksonville, Indiana.
The following, previously noticed, have been officially
| announced -
r. Storer Postmaster for Saco, Maine and WIN. Jack
son, Postmaster for Syracuse, Now York.
GOvernOrshiP of Tennessee.
BALTIMORE, April 1910 PM.
Brigader General Pillow declines being q candidate
| for the Governorship of Tennessee.
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The Weather, Sc, Mt Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, April 10, 1910.
The weather is very cold, and markets unchanged
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GOvernorship of Tennessee

BALTIMORE April 1910 Pm.
Brigadier General Pillow declines being candidate
for the Governorship of Tennessee.
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Notice to the Public.

New York, Tuesday, April IL, 1910.
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There was received ut the Exchange Bank In Boston
last week. $24 900 coined from California gold The oro
90 .~,.,e oStf 80 n ~ a.o ~'NN -"
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BOWERY THEATRE, Bowery.-LApY LYoss-LEs
JARDINIEREs-YoUR LIES IN DANGER.
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LIFE ASSURANCE.
National Loan Fund Life Assurance society,
20 CORNHILL, LONDON, AND II WALL
STREET.. NEW YORK

National Loan Fund Life Assurance society,
20 CORNHILL, LONDON, AND II WALL
STREET, NEW YORK
CAPITAL, E50O,O0 sterling, OF g., 500 900
~ (Empoperea by act Of Parliament ID Pie
Royal assent, 27h July, 1888 "a Savings Bank
for the Widow and the Orphan" t. LAME Muir
ray, George street, Hanover Square, Chairman Of
the Court Of Directors, London.
UNITED STATES BOARD OF Local Dir EcroRs
New YoRK.-C. Edward Habicht, Chairman /:
John ;. Palmer, James Boorman, George Barclay
Samuel ). Rowland, Samuel NJ. Fox, William Van
Hook, Aquila G.. Stout Tanning c. Tucker, Bsche
Mowers.
PHILAnsLpHIA.-Cl c. Bddle, George r.
Graham, w. Peter, III y. NJ. Consul,) Louis
Cooley, William Jones.
BALTIMORE. Jonathan Meredith, John McTaviAh,
(H. b. NJ. Consul,) Donald McIlvain samuel EeT
man, Henry Tiffany, DIR. j. H. McCulloch.
BosroN.-George NJ Thatcher, Israel Whitney
Franklin Dexter Benjamin Seaver, Elijah ID Brig
ham, +. A. Grsttan, III. b NJ. Consul.l
J. LEANDER STARR, General Agenf
EDWARD II. RIcHARpsoS, Geaeral Accountant
for The United States and b. ". A. Colonies
Pamphlets containing therates of premium, pros
pectus, examples names of Agents, medical exam
iners, &c, be bad free of charge on application
at II Wall street, and Of agents
Part of the capital Is permanently invested in the
United States, IN the names Of three Of the local d
rectors, trusees-availabe always TO the assured
in cases of disputed claims (shoud any such arise)
otherwise.
Thirty days are allowed, after each payment of
premium becomes due, without forfeiture of policy
The United States Local Board meet every Wed
nesday, at their Office in Wall street, where all
business connected with the Socety's operations in
America is MISUNDERSTANDING thereby every
possible advantage Of promptness and attention 10
parties in cases of leave TO travel loans settlement
Be.
Medical examiners attend daily, at O'Clock, D.
M at II, Wall street, and at the Office of the diff
ferent Local Boards and Agencies.
All communications 20 be addressed TO
J, LEANDER STARR, General drerf
for The United States and for n " A roio,...
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LOOK our FOR BARGAINS,

r WOULD respectfully inform my old customers
i and the public in general, that am now recev-
ing my fall supply Of Stoves and Crates, which !
am determined to sell cheap for cash. have in
my assortment of enameled Crates many new pat
terms from those of last fal-Stoves Of all kinds,
sizes and patterns of the latest styles, for wood
coal and as il will cost nothing, please call and
get my prices before purchasing elsewhere, as !
will make il am object TO the purchaser | have the
exclusive sale Of the Baltimore American Alright
Cooking Stoves, and will warrant them the most
superior Cooking Stove now in use for economy
and durability i will also warrant them to give
general satisfaction, or take them back and refund
the money to the purchaser
have also on hand large supply of Hardware
and Cutlery, and great variety of house furnish
ing articles. c. WOODWARD,
Pennsylvania av. between 10th and 18th sta.
Sept. l7-eodtf
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MRS. BEMAN,

TIME CELEBRATED SHIRT MAKER OF NEW
II York visited Washington twice during the
last Congress, and on each occasion took large
number of orders for Shirts, Beman Collars, Dress
ing powns and Gents furnishing articles gene
raily, from Senators, Heads of Departments, Mem
beers of Congress, and other distinguished individ-
uals to all of whom she acknowledges her obliga-
tons for their civilities and patronage, and begs
leave 10 inform them that she now contemplate
again renewing her visits at the ensuing Session oil
Congress-of which due notice Will DC given In tne
Washington papers.
ms In the mean time and at all times, she begs
leave TO call attention Of residents OF New YORK
TO the following:
Mrs. Beman's Shirts.
Aston HOUSE, NEW YORK. MADE TO ORDER
Directions for seq measurement 10 Non-residenfs
of Nec York.
MRS BEMAN will send her Shirts TO any part
of the United States, of the world, and guaran-
tee fit TO any gentleman who will send her the fol-
lowing measures in inches-exact size, with no
allowances:
I. Around the Neck.
q Around the Wrist.
g. Around the Chest, under the arms.
L. Three distances from the top of shoulder at the
joint
First. Breadth across from top TO top at the
broadcast part.
Second. Length of shou ldcr from top to the
neck at the collar band.
Third. Length of arm from top of shoulder
around the elbow to wrist joint.
5. Lastly, il s necessary to know whether the
person has long neck, and carries his head erect
or whether he is round shouldcred with short neck
inchning forward Also, the length of the shirt, or
height of the person.
lSSREMEMBER that this is the first advertise
ment of the kind ever published in the United
States. Cut il out and save it.
Oct l7-dtf No. |, Astor House, Oct. /, lS49
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DIR. Martins Syrup OF wild Cherry and Sar-
saparilla.

FTNHE WILD CHEEKY AND SahShFhhlALh,
i which, on the basis of this preparation, have
long been celebrated in Consumption and Scroiula,
Diseases of the skin, Coughs, Colds, Splitting OF
Blood, Asthma, &c. Though this remedy has been
but short time before the public, yet it has gained
perhaps more character and reputation as a cura-
tive in tfose diseases than any remedy OF the day
The Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal church,
1.-THE Right Rev. w. r. Whittingham,) authorized
us TO say he has used in his person with de-
cided beneft--Dr. S. Harper, of Kent Island, has
written to u.s. he has used it with great success IN
his practice [see his letter in the pamphlet And
in letter from lady the Eastern Shore OF this
State she says: 81 had letter from Miss p
on Tuesday; she says mother has requested her 70
saw Isabel derived almost instantaneous rehei from
Dh. MARTINS SYRUP OF WILD CHERRY.
Her disease was Consumption in les forming stage
The Boonsborough odd Felioio, of Washington
county Maryland, June Doth, ls4S, says: "When
an article has afforded relief TO many persons as
DR. MARTINS COMPOUND SYRUP OF WILD
CHERRY has done, feel bound 20 make II
known There never article III this coun-
try that has afforded relief and gave more satisfac
ton than this. In the neghborhood of Brownsville
in this county, it has effected several important
cures and, from own certain knowledge OF It,
we pronounce it unequaled for the cure of Coughs,
Colds and diseases OF this kind"
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NOTICE TO PRE- EMPTIoN CLAIMANT.

Every person entitled to the right of pre- empton
TO any Of the lands within the townships and parts
of townships above enumerated, is required TO es-
tabsh the same TO the satisfaction of the Register
and Receiver of the proper land office, and make
payment therefor, practicable after seeing
u,is notice and before the day appointed for the
commencement of the public sale of the lands EN-
bracing the tract claimed, otherwise such claim
will be forfeited. j. BUTTERFlELD,
Sent. 2b-lawl3w Com. General Land Ohce
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A CARD.

TOHN MARTIN returns his thanks 20 the citi-
- zens of Washington for The encouragement ex
tended to the late firm of Martin & Wright, and
takes this opportunity 70 inform them that he has
associated with him his son in the Auction and
Commission Business by whom il will hereafter be
conducted, under the name of Martin & Co.
PROMPT attention will be given TO all business
entrusted 10 them; and they hope, by strict atien
lion 10 business 30 merit and receive a liberal
share JOHN MARTIN & co
Sept H. lsI9. Sept. l3-du
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MARTIN AND wHITELEY'S NATIONAL
TONIC.

A certain cure for Agte, Fever and Dyspepsia. I'm
our summer and fall months many sections OF our
country are FRUSTRATED by BILIOUS FEVER,
and AGUE and FEVER. 1t has been our partic-
ular study to find out some remedy TO stop this
dreadful scourge, and think in this TONIC we have
effected this great object. II is also we think, the
very best remedy in Dyspepsia, and, If our dlrec
tions are followed will not fail TO effect cure.
In a letter dated May %, iS49, our Agent, Mr.
Elias Rsub, of Wrightsville, York county, Penn,
says: | have never known any remedy lor Fece'
and Ague equal to your INVALUABLE NATION
AL TONIC 1t has given universal satisfaction,
and has cured of Ague of year, standing, and
after the failure of all other medicines made use OF
Mr.. Henry Beverson, of the same place, says IN his
certificate dated Odd March, l549: 81 applied TO a
number of physicians, and also used variety OF
the most popular Ague Mixtures at different times
but all without the desired effect, no permanent
cure having been effected. was at length induced,
at The recommendation of your worthy agent at
this place, TO try bottle of your NATIONAL;
TONIC, and TO ny great satisfaction, before had
continued the use of il till had taken two bot
ties" In joint certificate from Messrs. Miles
Kaho William Blackson, and James ID. Brown, OF
the same place, they say: "Having tried nearly all
the remedies within our reach without success, we
at last purchased some of your NATIONAL TON
IC which has completely cured us. We cheeriully
recommend il to the notice of all persons afflicted
with that terrible disease as the best remedy yet
discovered"
See the pamphlets, which you can get from one
of our Agents gratis.
Also Dr. Martins Purgative Pills. The best now
in use, in all cas,s where purgative is needed.
ms Prepared and sold by Martin and Whitley
Wholesale Drug Store, No. 4S South Calvert street
Baltimore, and for sale by DIR. A. J. Schwartz, f.
S. Walsh, w. Eliot, Washington city; J. Sothe-
rom Georgetown; J. r.. Pierpont, Alexandria; M.
A. Santos, Norfolk, Va; G. II. Haintick, Ports
mouth, Va; Eu,tice Son, and Gaynor Wood.
Richmond, Va.
G,rt
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Tickets $lO-Halves $5-Quarters So so.
Certificates of packages of 26 Whole tickets 1870 90
Do do of 20 Half do 90 90
Do do of % Quarter do 80 81
Orders for tickets and shares and certificates OF
packages in the above splendid lotteries Will re-
ceve the most prompt attention, and an official &C
count of each drawing sent Immediately after it
is over to all who order from us.
Address j. & c. MAURY, agents,
Nov. % Alexandria, Virginia.