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EXPEDITION TO THE UPPER BRAsos.-Coonel
Johnson, Of Texas, is preparing expedition TO ex-
has applied to Colonel Harvey forpermission to raise
company Of rangers to accompany him on the
tour. There a tract Of country between the Pecos
and the sources of the Brasos that is much
terra ineognita as the country around the true
sources OF the Nile. Dr. Conoly, with the Chi
huahua traders, passed along the southern limits
of this region in 1906 and according to his state
ment it is intersecied with numerous beautiful and
fertile valleys, watered by streams that appear to
rise in vast table lands to the north.--N o. Ores.
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FTNhc committee, TO whom was referred the ar
Il rangements Of the ceremonies for the celebra.
ton of the approaching Fourth Of July, have con.
cluded in view Of the heat of the weather and the
fatigue incident 10 it, 10 dispense with formal pro-
ccssion to the Capital grounds.
The President Of the United States and the mem
bcrs of the Cabinet, with the Corporate authorities
have been invited, and are expected 10 attend.
The organized societies Of the city and vicinity,
military, civil, and literary, and the public gene
rally, are cordially invited to, be present.
The Chief Marshal, and his aids, will be in at
tendance 10 assign TO each association appro-
pirate position upon the ground.
The ceremonies will commence at II O'Clock, in
the east park. An address will be delivered by p.
n. Fendall, esq. Selections from Washingtons
Farewell Address will be read by the Hon f. Whit
uesey, and a statement OF the progress and fnan-
cial condition Of tho Washington National Monu-
ment Society will be read by Geo watterston, esq.
collection win be taken up at the gates TO aid
IN the construction of the Great National Edifce.
programme win be published on Tuesday
morning.
BY order Of the Committee Of Arrangements.
June 30
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A gardener, few days ago. turned up, in the
Portland piece of metal so encrusted that he sup
posed it to be an old copper: but, rubbing it, he
perceived it to be silver, and when thoroughly
cleansed, it appeared to be silver shilling of the
reign of Queen Elizabeth, dated "l579" About
third part of the coin is eaten away by rust; the
mainder is in good preservation, and the figures and
inscriptions in good condition.
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GEoRcIA-The Wing gubernatorial convention
Of Georgia met at Miledgeville, the 25th inst,
to nominate candidate to be supported by the
Wing party Of Georgia for Governor at the election
to be held on the first Monday in October next.
Ninety-threc delegates were present. The Hon.
EDWARD Y. Hill was nominated on the first ballot.
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NEW YoRN. inn, %

New YoRK, june %, Epening
Holders are asking higher prices. Sales Of 1000
bales of cotton at nearly one-eighth advance. Flour
firm; sales of 5000 bbls., at 81 Sc a 81 50. Wheat
firm; sales Of 1000 bushels, at 81 % for red, and
81 % for white. Corn dull sales of &c, 900 BUSH
els Of mixed, at SIC. SAC. yellow SIC and 56c
Provisions improving mess pork, $40 so. Stocks
improved; Treasury notes, Ia premium.
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BALTIMORE. June 20. S b. \

BALTIMORE, june %, 5 p. m.
The news by the Hibernia has had but little
effect on our market. Small sales of Howard street
Flour ut "a so. Red Wheat IS 100 cents. Corn
dull at 49 cents for white, and 54 for yellow.
learn that the sickness at the Amshouse which
was so fatal among the blacks, now yields eeadily
to medical treatment, and has proved fatal in but
few instances.
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From the Charleston Courier Of II. a7u, by Telegraph


New ORLEANS, JUNE %, lap. m.
Much fear is expressed that the crevasse recently
closed will again break out, and the city become
inundated.
June "a, 9 a. ma great meeting was held
here last evening TO sympathze with the Italians
in their efforts to establish republican form of
government, and measures were taken to render
them some assistance.
Corros. -Saes to-day 2,700 bales, at former
prices. Stock a. 742 bales, against 1913 507 bales
same time last year
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Bp the Gpenins MaiIs.
Sailing of the Falcon for California.

New York, June %.
The steamship Falcon sailed this afternoon for
Chagres, via Orleans and Havana. She takes out
seventy-seven passengers, among whom are ]. B.
Taylor, of the Tribune Lieut.. Schenck, of the U.
s. Navy, and Mr.. Moore, the recently appointed
postmaster for San Francisco She has on board
the Government mails for California and eleven
thousand dollars in specie
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The examination of the case of William Wood
ward, who stands charged with forgery, came on
before the city court yesterday-the Hon. Henry
A. Wise, Tazewell Taylor, esq, and Gen. John S.
Millson, appearing counsel for the accused, and
James R. Hubbard, esq, for the Commonwealth.
Norfolk Herald
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The subscription price of Cheney's outline en-
cravings of the best works of Washington Allston
is fixed at six dollars. There will be twenty en-
gravings-the impressions tobe bound in volume.
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q. feet,
90 43. Part of lot 10, in square 6s6 do
The lands described under the numbers from to
49, inclusive, were purchased by S. Pleasanton
agent of the Treasury, from Robert Y Brent and
Jo Pearson, executors and trustees of Robert Brent
No. a.. Lot /, in square 94s, in Washington
These two lots conveyed to the United States
by Butler Cooke and Edmund Law, trustees, &c,
OF Lewis Deblois, insolvent debtor, June 4, 1921
No. as. Lot No l. in square 902, in Washington
No. AZ. Lot No. Z, do 95l, do
The two lots Nos. 46 and ~ were conveyed to the
United States, in 1918, by Charles L. Kaulkman.
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NAVAL CoURT-MARTIAL.

cluded yesterday morning L. Hurst was the next
witness called. After his examination was con-
cluded the examination of 1t Roger Perry was
commenced, and will be continued to-day.--.Nopoik
Beacon.
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IRoN ORE MINE NEAR DoYLKsrowN.-An iron
mine, of excellent quality, has recently been
discovered on the farm of MIR. Abraham Chapman,
in Doylestown township, Bucks county, Pa
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The Hon. James Buchanan has been invited by
the city councils of Lancaster to deliver euogy
on the life and character Of James X Polk, late
President of the United States.
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Drandtes, whistles, Choice Wines, etc., at
ID private sale.-We have on hand, and con-
stantly keep, choice and superior collection of
Brandies, WHISTLES, Wines, &c, among which
enumerate-
casks superior Brandy, with custom house GER
tificates attached
40 barrels superior copper distilled Monongahela
Whisky
a casks Otard, Dupcy CO., Brandy
Together with choice collection OF superior
Wines from the celebrated house Of Jacob Snider,
jr., of Philadelphia; amongst which will be found
Amontillado Sherry, Bermudez and Pozzio Pale
Sherry
Haytar Xerxes' superior Pale Sherry
Delicate West India Madeira
Phelps superior old nutty Madeira
Extra superior old delicate Sercial Madeira, vim
tage oflSll
Superior Hook Moselle Clarets, of favored brands
Champage, Of extra quality.
Also Is demijohns of very superior Brandy, war
ranted pure; put up expressly for family use, ss
preventive for cholera.
The attention Of gentlemen desiring superior
Wines and Liquors, Is respectfully invited
EDW. G. G.. r. DYER
Auction and Commission Merchants.
June l5-eod2w
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MORE CopPER.-The propeller Napoleon brought
to Sault de Ste. Marie, on the l4th instant, ninety
of copper from the Cliff minc for the Pittsburg
and Boston Mining Company, and six tons from
Isle Royale, for the Isle Royale and Ohio Company
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From the Charleston Mercury.

We annex some additional views in reference to
the probable amount of the stock of cotton at the
close of the present
The stock of cotton in all the southern
ports is $4,000
tanned 100000
In New York $4,000
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The Hungarian leader Kossuth, has appointed
his sister general superintendent Of the military
hospitals, and she has published an address, calling
on all the ladies' to lend their assistance in this work
Of charity.
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ny-A Discourse on the death of Ex- President
Polk will be delivered in the Methodist Protestant
Church at the Navy Yard, by Rev. G. w. Dennison,
Sunday evening at O'Clock
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Richard Varick De Witt has been designated by
the new Collector of the port of New York, Col
lector of the port of Albany and Hugh J. Hastings,
editor of the Knckerbocker Inspector. They will
take their places after the LIST Of July.
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MIssIssPPI-The 18th July has been fS upon
for the convention of the friends of the Admnstra-
ton at Jackson, to nominate candidates for State
Offices.
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Large Arrival OF Emigrants--Deaths by
~ChOlern.
New York, June %.

New YORK, June %
The ship Guy Mannering arrived this afternoon
from Liverpool, with seven hundred and seventy
nine emigrant passengers. The Guy Mannering
had thir,y-fve deaths by cholera during the pas
sage, and there are now seven lying sick with the
disease.
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10000
$4,000
221,0O0
100000
Which would leave
4l,OOO

w HIIT WUUU ItdNt
bales for stocks at New York, southern ports, and
inland towns, and for exports to foreign countries
up to October %, beyond what will be taken by
ships now loading.
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ON the evening of the 2sth instant in the neigh
~ borhood Of and 7th streets, package Of pri-
vatc letters Of value 20 the finder, but Of great
importance To the undersigned. A suitable reward
win be given for the recovery Of the same.
Apply at the Office Of The Republic,
june 30-3t T.. y. TASISTRO.
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A CARD.-The subscribers respectfully inform
IN their patrons that their respective accounts
will be rendered to them before the LIST of
July, for which they will be extremely obliged for
a settlement at an early date.
CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY & co.
June 2S-btif
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john c. SPENCER, esq, has resigned his appoint
ment as Commissioner Of the Code of Practice, to
which he was appointed by the Legislature of New
Xork
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SUPERIOR INDIA INK.

A SMALL lot of the best article ever imported
N just received, for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
june 30 Bookstore, near 9th street.
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DALTMokE, June -, III p. m.
Advices from New York state that the packet
ship Ashburton arrived there to-day.
Father Matthew is on board
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EBEsEzER Cook.

EBENEzER Cook. George b. SARGENT.
COOK 81 SARGENT,
GENERAL LAND AGENTS,
Corner of Main and Second Streets,
Davenport, Iotca.
June 30-dtf
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The five lots above named were sold on execution
against Nathaniel and Henry Ingraham, by Tench
Ringgold, marshal, and by him conveyed to the
United States, December 30, 1881.
No. 6, Lot No. l, in block 504 in Washington.
This lot was conveyed to the United States by
Luther Rice, President &C., of Columbia College,
October
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fccident to the Steamship United States
haswrection in Pnas--Gty Of Rome
attacked by the French Troops-EigM
Hundred Romans Killed. The Markets,
&c., &c.
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Steamboat Explosion - Loss Of Life - The
Queens Coronation.
MONTREAL III

MONTREAL, June ~, 1919.
The steamer Passport collapsed her boilers this
morning, and nine emigrants killed. Fifteen
other persons were scalded, some dangerously.
This being the anniversary of the Queens coro-
| nation salute was fired by the garrison.
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Making the entire stock

Making the entire stock :
II we receive &C, 900 bales more of old cot
ton, it will lie all we shall get up to the
incoming of the new crop, say to Octo-
Der %
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BY TELEG RAP
REPORTED FOR THE REPUBLIC.
ARRIVAL ofTHE STEAMSHIP HIBERNIA.
SEVEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

By Special Overland Express from Haiitar,
". s., to 81. John, NJ b.; thence by
Telegraph.
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GOUTHEY'S Commonplace Book, volume.
- London, ls49.-Southey's Commonplace Book
choice passages moral religious political, philo
sophical, historical, poetical, and miscellaneous.
Edited by his son-n-law For sale by
TAYLOR & MAURY.
June IS Booksellers, near 9Th street.
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FOR SAN FRANCISCO, Via CHAGREs.
Goth June.

EQSTsss's . Ss% d Ass sshE sIRE,
q 500 tons burthen, Cha's Stod-
dard MASTER will leave for Chsgres direct from her
dock, at Pier 2, N. r., on Saturday, 30th June, at
O'Clock.
The Crescent City goes direct to Chagres, with
out touching at intermediate ports, and makes the
run in about eight and half days, thus ensurng
that passengers by this Steamer will reach Panama
in time for the u. s. Pacific Mail Steamer of July
Passage in the After Saloon $50
do do Forward Saloon lis
do do Lower Cabin 100
do do Steefage 80
Freight specie, per cent. Merchandise, 10
cents per foot Eight cubic feet of baggage allowed
each cabin passenger; six cubic feet each Storage
passenger. No passage secured unless paid for.
Any person renting one half the amount of pas
sage-money can secure berth for week. In
CONSCIENCE Of the arrival at Panama, from San Fran
cisco, of the Steamers California and Oregon
the Pacific Mail Steamship Company have recon-
menced the issue of tickets for their Steamers.
These tickets, however, viii not in future be entire
y disposed Of herea large proportion of those for
the next, and subsequent Steamers, being reserved
for sale i'm Panama.
For freight or passage apply TO
j. HOWARD & SON,
Junc proodxvay
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FmE.-The alarm of fire yesterday afternoon
was caused by the burning Of stable on West
street. the heights of Georgetown, the property
Of Mrs. Thomas Corcoran. II was evidently the
work Of an incendiary, and black boy was sus-
peeled, for whom the police were in search, and
who ON suppose, ere this, has been arrested. The
Union, Franklin, and Perseverance FIRE companies
Of this city promptly repaired to Georgetown to
render assistance to our neighbors.
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Then the stock will be Immediately re-
duced to
Consumption of United States up to 22d
October, months, at $4,000
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JEFFERSON HALL.--Interesting meetings Of the
Friends Of Temperance are held at this hall, on
Seventh street, opposite the Intelligencer Office,
every Sunday night, to which cordial invitation is
extended to the public. The meeting tomorrow
night will be addressed by several eloquent friends
Of the good cause, and we trust will be well at
tended New zeal, we presume will now be in
fused among our temperance friends by the arrival
Of Father MATHEW, which is announced nnder our
Telegraphic head.
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There are now forty-fve vessels loading
in the southern ports for Great Britain,
France, and the Continent. At the
moderate average of LOO bales each,
they will take b 10000
And forty-three loading in New
York for Great Britain and
Havre. Suppose twenty Of
them to take more or less of
cotton-averaging 300 bales 10000
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LOCAL MATTERS.

CRIMINAL CouRr .-Richard Walach, esquire,
produced commission before this court on yester-
day, from the President of the United States, APP
pointing him Marshal Of the District of Columbia
during the pleasure of the President, for the time
being and also certificate Of his qualification be-
fore the Hon. VIM. Cranch Judge Of the district
court, dated June % lS49 and Immediately there
upon entered on the discharge of his duties. The
deputy Of the late marshal, Mr.. Thomas Wood
ward, and the worthy clerk, Mr. Philip II. Minor,
were continued in their posts by Mr.. Wallach,
until further notice.
Since our last report Of the proceedings Of this
court the following cases have been disposed of
Charles Finnegon, for an assault and battery upon
the late William Froehlich. Not Guilty. Bradley
and.Wson for defence.
Franklin Camper, John Ed,oards, and others for a
riot. Guilty Laskey and Sheahan for traversers.
Frank Camper, one of the above parties, was also
convicted Of riot with Nathaniel Watts and John
Ready, and mol pros were ordered by the district
attorney in the cases Of assault against the same
parties.
Sarah Longser, free negress, for the larceny Of
500 in gold, the property Of Sarah Mclaughlin.
Not guilty Radcliffe for defence.
James Steoard, free negro, for an assault upon
Emily Horseman. Not guilty. Radcliffe for de-
fence.
Ellen Riddle, for assault upon Mary Butler,
was found guilty, and sentenced to imprisonment
in Jail for two weeks, and to pay fine of 81.
Wilson for defence
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OFFICE OF THE SoLIcIroR OF THE Treasury,

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
- Office until the LIST day Of September next, at
y o'clock noon for the purchase Of the interest of
perty hereinafter described, upon the terms and
conditions mentioned below, to wit:
No. l. Lot No. 81 in eastern section Of Washing
ton, District of Columbia
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A great effort is at present in progress for the
erection Of lighthouses for the million tits
private cntePrise-that is, joint stock company
is in process of formation for the purpose 1t is an
excellent idea. Wash-houses are TO be attached to
the baths. A bath is to be had for two cents, and
the Of the wash-house, with all modern improve
ments, for an hour, at the same triAing sum.
This is really philanthropic movement Some Of
our best citizens are engaged in il.
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sIBLo's THEATRE.


About FIVE weeks ago, we saw the foundation
stones Of this new theatre laid. To-day an i'm
mense fabric consisting Of theatre capable Of con-
tanning three thousand people seated hotel, res
taurants, and all that, has been covered in. have
never seen more expeditions achievement in archi-
lecture. When finished, the building win be very
elegant 1t is said that il will be opened on the 4th
of July. The Ravel family are engaged to appear,
with other established favorites.
MAGIC.
At the Broadway Theatre, Mr.. Macalster is
giving magical entertainments--very cleverly got
up. He is assisted by his wife, a very pretty
woman, who is attired as a lad-quite new fea-
ture in this sort Of thing, and takes admirably. Yet
the entertainment is managed with great propnety
and delicacy.
LITERARY THIEF.
A thief in gentIeman's garb, afflicted by biblio-
mania, or love Of rum, went into the conversation
OF the Society library the other day, and stole
therefrom a rare old rec--e proclamation Of Gov
ernor Andross, printed at Boston in 1888, which
had been presented to the institution by the late
Major Popham.
THE WEATHER, kTc.
Dull, dark day, rather chilly; one or two fires;
scores Of pickpockets arrested, and two or three
broken legs
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Dull, dark day, rather chilly one or two fires
scores Of pickpockets arrested, and two Or tire
broken legs
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FOR cHAGREs.

The Falcon" sailed to-day, at one o'clock, for
Chagres, with a large number of passengers and
the mails for the Pacific.
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Harden & Co.,

FORWARDING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
HAVING DISPOSED of their Interest IL the Express be.
Ill tN.e,, New iork and Boston, beg ~ imosns their
trends als The public thai they will devote thelr attention
narjeular, 10 the Exchange, Shippng ami Commission
itsn,rss IL come with their Liverpool and Boston
Iinusf ; aud .encies at London Paris and iavrc.
The facilities that have been offered by the subscribers
t pasl lev years the txecuiion OF London and Paris
onisrs very much Increased through the direct
linc o steam, from New York.
onl,ns ir purchases be made IN England, France and
O.r paris OF Europe will be executed, and upon the n'sl
reasonable terms, by our agents Cash advanced and
credits given Tor the purpose Of facilitating their execution
Particular attention paid TO entering and clearing gos al
the New York and Boston bouses and forwarding
with the utmost Il. sI,ateL IA
Exchange at sight, in sums TO s, constantly for sale Ia
London Liverpool, and Paris.
Offices No. Wall street, New York; No Cour street
boston; No Cook street, aud GU Waterloo road Liver.
pool. uARNDEN CO
N D. Our firm N Liverpool continues 10 give every ut
enton 10 the forwarding 81 all kirs Of Merchandise upon
the most reasonable terms by steamers and sailing ships 70
all parts OF tile world.
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ADAMS HOUSE, BOSTON.

THE undersigned respectfully inform their friends and
tie public that they have become propreors of the
above new and splendid Hotel.
The Adams House erected during the past TO
snpplyan obvious demand for Increased and superior ac
c0niulocations Ia this city. IL located on Washington
streei within five minutrs walk OF the great Southern and
Western Railroad Depo and The business seons Of the
city. is adjacent 10 the Park, and the Cupola commands
u beautiful view Of the IIarbor and adjoining towns.
The HOUSE constructed the approved
plans with all The modern inventions that minister 10 the
comfort and convenience Of the traveller and the
tors long experience in hotels has enabled him intro.
nce many improvements which are, yet peculiar to
this establishment. Il IL built Of Quincy granite, and
Iains One Hundred and Fifty Rooms conveniently arrang
ed in suits and single apartments, well venated and sup
piled with an abundance of pure soft water.
The Furniture made TO order from the best patterns,
with special regard well TO comfort and convenience
luxury and splendor. H
Our Table will be supplied with all the luxuries Of the
SEASON. and we pledge ourselves that riRsr rarties
the season shall be found upon 1t.
We have devoted unusual attention to the selection of
servants and guests may rely upon prompt and polite
attendance. N.te. Sa. lstS
Porers viii be In readiness the various Depots take
charge OF Baggage and provide Carriages for our guests
The proieiors trust BY strict attention 10 the wants OF
guests 10 inertia share OF patronage assuring all who
fav them with visit that nothing shall be wanting
their part 10 render the House Second in
Tie Union L. a ". T. ADAMS, Proprie,ors,
L. ADAMS, JR.,
r.. ADAMS.
Adams House, Boston