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What the Canadians think OF Wistar's
Balsam.

From the Montreal Transcript, July %, 1913.
We think il but due to DIR. Wistar that we should
add testimony TO numerous others as to the ex-
traordinary merits of his medicine in certain
particularly where the patient has complained OF
pain in the side, or in cases of asthmatcal charac
ter
We are personally acquainted with many per.
sons who have experienced immense relief from the
Of this medicine, when laboring under the dis
eases above mentioned; and in the changeablc
climate Of Canada these diseases more than
usually common, any medicine calculated TO coun-
teract them must be OF value.
We are aware that IL has large and still in
creasing sale, and has been very generally and
benefcially used since its introduction into Canada
three years ago, and the very fact of its having
stood the test of three years. experience is proof Of
yuiac.
We are not in the habit of recommending patent
medicines unless the benefits conferred by them
have come under our own observation; but IN the
present instance we can recommend WlSTARs
BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY as medicine
worthy the confidence of the public in diseases o.
the chest and side, and in many in this city
severe coughs have yielded TO its influence.
To be genuine il must be signed1 ]. BUTTS.
Applications for Agencies TO be made TO the Gen
eral Agent, SETH w. FOWIE, Boston, Mass.
For sale by X. s. PArTERsos, Washington, ID, C.,
JOIN II. PIERPoST, Alexandra; and o. Nj. LISrHI-
CUM, Georgetown. March ls-TThS&w
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Ma. wEBsTER's CHAIs.-wc saw, on Saturday,
a chain Of California gold, which is to be presented
to Mr.. Webster in acknowledgement Of his eminent
services in the Of the union Of the States. IL
Is, indeed, emblematc Of that strong chain, forged
by our ancestors, which Mr.. Webster has done
more than any other man living TO rivet and
strengthen, which binds together this great confed
cracy Of States into united repubic-so solid IL
is, so strong, so massive. Such an ornamental APP
pendage, on any othe1Dnan than Mr.. Webster,
would look burdensome and inappropriate; but IL
is quite in harmony with the strength and great
ness Of the defender Of the Constitution" II is
also fitting tribute from resident Of California,
State whose application for immediate admission
into the Union Mr.. Webster has promised to adj
vocate, with all the weight of his powerful iniu-
cncc.
The chain is Of pure gold, of value exceeding
four hundred dollars as il from the mines
Its workmanship reflects much credit on Califor.
MAN skin. II was manufactured for the donor
Mr.. George w. Eggleston, at San Francisco. II
should be called "Mr. Webstcr's Union Chain. -
Our citizens will have opportunity of seeing il
for n few days, at Ball, Tompkins & Blacks, cor
ncr of Broadway and Murray street, where il has
been sent TO be engraved with appropriate in.
scription.--N. Y. Jour. Com
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An act Of incorporation has been obtained from
the Maryland Legislature, by Horace b. Tebbetts
and others of this city, for association called the
New York and Maryland Steamship Company,
with the design Of forming line Of steam propcers
between Alexandria and Boston, via Norfolk, Balti
more and New York II is stated that books for
subscription are to be opened in few days at those
cities for the stock Of the company, and that
tracts for the construction Of the vessels will be
formed Immediately.
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h -A THE STEAMER COLUMBIA.

en&935S >Capt. JAMES HARPER, having been
80 thoroughly repaired. improved.
and enlarged and having Fifty feet in length of en-
trey new hull thereby greatly increasing her capa
city for the conveyance of freight, and rendering
speedy than heretofore, will resume her trips be-
tween the District and Baltimore on "Wednesday,
the Goth Of March leaving Riley's Wharf, in Wash
ngton, at six o'clock, and Alexandria at seven in
the morning; and returning, will leave Commerce
street Wharf, in Baltimore, on the Saturday follow
ing, at four O'Clock in the afternoon; and will there
after continue to leave Washington and Aexan-
dria every Wednesday morning, and Baltimore
every Saturday afternoon, at the hours aforesaid.
during the season.
For passage or freight apply to the captain on
board, to the Agents.
G. WORTHINGTON, Baltimore.
j. j. WHEAT & BROTHERS, Alexandria.
E. PICKRELL & CO., Georgetown.
It. w. RILEY, Washington.
Mar. l4-eol2td&3tcp
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MACAO, (China,) Dec. Z

MACAO, (Chna,) Dec. Z, 1919.
List of officers attached to the U. s. FlagshiE
Plymouth bearing the broad pennant Of Commo-
dore David Gesinger, all we'll:
Commander, Thomas h. Gedney; lieutenants
Alonzo b. Davis, Geo. w. Doty; acting do, (hag,
G. p Welsh, c. II. Wells; purser, Lewis Warning
ton, jr.; assistant surgeon, Owen J. Wilson; Com
secretary, f. Schley; midshipmen, Jno. j.. Corn
well, G. l.. HARRISON, James II. Rowan, jr.; Com.
clerk, G.. X. Goldsborough; boatswain, w. Whit
ing; gunner. James c. Davis; carpenter, ii. G
Thomas; sailmaker, b. B. Burchsted; acting mas
ter's mate, James M. Woodward
U.S Brig Dolphin, 20 men in hospital at Macao
but mending very fast:
Lieutenant commanding, Thomas J. Page; lieu
tenant, Edward Donaldson; acting lieutenant, j
Lee Davis acting lieutenant and master, D. r
Lambert; surgeon, j. Hopkinson midshipmen, C
L. o. Hammond and A. E. X. Benham, jr.; mas
ter's mate, X. p. Robinson; captains clerk, J
Hudson.-N Y Cour. E. Eng.
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MO. D, OPPOSITE CENTRE MARKET
~ have constantly on hand full assortment o

MO. ., OPPOSITE CENTRE MARKET,
IN have constantly on hand a full assortment OF
Family Groceries.
Extra New York Family Flour.
Do Virginia do do
Do do Supcrfine Flour.
Do huled Buckwbeat
Rye Flour, Graham Flour.
Unbolted Flour, (wbite wheat.)
Fresh ground Dat Flour.
Standard loaf, crushed, graduated, and ground
Sugars
Stuarts extra Syrup.
Old Government Java, Maracaibo, Mocha, Rio,
and st. Domingo Coffee.
Fine Gunpowdcr, Imperial, Young Hyson, Old
Hyson, Hyson Skin, oolong, and Pouchong
Teas.
Superior Butter, selected from Orange county
dairies.
Sapsago, Parmesan, siciian, Pineapple, imita-
ton English, and Goshen Cheese
Genuine Boston, extra Oyster, Butter, Soda, and
Water Crackers, Wine Biscuits.
No. and No. Mackcrel, in 25 ID. kits.
Ia barrels and barrels Goldfish, Salmon, Tongues,
and Sounds, and Dunfsh.
Scaled Herrings in boxes.
Bleached winter sperm, lard, and whale Oil
Sperm, patent sperm, adamantinc, and mould
Candies, assorted sizes.
A variety Of fancy Mats, Brooms, Buckets, Bas-
kcts, &c.
Pure ground Spices, Of all kinds.
Spices Of all kinds in grain.
Spanish and French Olives, Paragon Vinegar,
mushroom, walnut, and tomato Catsup, mixed
Pickles, Gerkins, and English Pickles, assorted.
Preserved Lines, Guava Jelly, and assorted
Fruits in syrup.
Cranberries, Raisins, Figs, Currants.
Marseilles and soft shell Almonds, Shellbarxs,
Filbcrts, walnuts, Pecan Nuts, Ground Nuts,
and Genoa Citron.
Worcestershire, Harvey, Reading, and pepper
Sauce; India Sol, Anchovie, Shrimp, Cavier,
and Bloter Pastcs.
Extract Of Lemon, Marjorsm, Celery, Nutmeg,
Vanilla, Almond, Cinnamon, Cloves, Rose
Ginger, Lemon-Peel, Mace, Thyme, Nectar
inc, Peach, Mint, Orange Peel, and Savory, OF
superior quality.
Sweet Oil, Currie Powder, Horscradish, Ancho-
vics, Sardines, Orange Flower, Rosc and Peach
Water, Ray Rum Salad Dressing, Cooper's
Gclatine, Lcghorn, star, chip, and seed Mac
caroni, Vermiccli.
French, Spanish, and Homeopathic Chocolate,
Farina, Tapioca, and Rice Flour, &c.
With many other desirable articles, 10 which we
would solicit attention. For sale by
Mar. l4-co6tif JOHN b. KIBBEY & co.
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STRIKE on THE RAILRoAp.-The workmen on
the Central railroad, between Blairsville and John
ston, are on a strike for higher wages They quit
work about week ago They have been receiv.
ing seventy five cents per day, and now demand
a dollar, which the contractors say they are not
able 10 give. Thus over a thousand workmcn are
idle. II has, we believe, been usual in the month
of April or May for contractors railroads to in
crease the wages of their hands, but in this instance
the hands have not waited until the, usual time Of
raising the wages ifisbmg Journal
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VIEW OF WASHINGTON CITY AND
GEOHG ETOwN.

WE are indebted 20 the publisher, Mr.. Casimir
w Bohn, of this city, for splendid lithographic
view of the city Of Washington and Georgetown,
and the adjacent country, including, upon the
Margin particular representations Of the important
public buildings, and other objects Of interest in the
city and vicinity. The view seems to have been
taken from the terrace at the Capitol and embraces
the whole range of Pennsylvania avenue. and the
remaining portion Of the city westward from that
point. IL Is very correct and very faithfully
cutcd. IL IL altogether superior To any view of
Washington and its vicinity which we have ever
seen. II forms beautiful and pleasing picture.
and will be deemed n very desirable ornament for
the parlor. IL ISIS work involving great labor on
the part Of the artist and considerable expense on
that of the publisher, which trust may be amply
remunerated by liberal and generous patronage
the part Of the public. II may be had of Mr..
Bohn the publisher, at his stand at the Capitol and
probably at the stores Of the booksellers in this
city LINTON. Feb. 26-T&s4w
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HoRRBLE REvENGE.-The Galena Jsfersonian
says, among the overland emigrants for California
last spring, was MIR. Green, Of Green's Wooen
Factory" Fox River, and two Of his sons, the
youngest youth. II is reported that, while pass
ing through tribe of Indians, this young man,
naturally full Of mischief, killed squaw. The
tribe having become well advised Of the fact, hast
demanded the murderer At first the demand was
resisted; but after the Indians had informed them
that they would destroy the company if their re.
quest was not granted, the youth was surrendered
into their hands. They then stripped him, and in
the presence OF his father, and the whole company,
they skinned him from has head 10 has feet He lived
four hours after he thus iayed
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90 From the immense quantities Of ready-msdo
clothing at COAX HAIL." Boston, purchasers can
find just what they want. without the trouble and
veyation Of seeking for IL in number OF small
stores. Mr.. Simmons has manufactured his cloth
ing of durable articles, in the most fashionable
style, and 10 selling il at very moderate prices
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FOR CALIFORNIA. VIA cHAGRKs.

ia The United States Mail Steamship
<11IR OHIO, Lieutenant. +. Schenck, Uni
ted States Navy, commander, will be
despatched from her pier at the foot Of Warren street.
North river, on THURSDAY, the 2sth Of March, for
New Orleans, via Havana.
Passengers for Chagres will be transferred 20 the
Falcon at Havana, and proceed without delay.
The superior accommodations of the OHIO,
and her thoroughly tested double engines, Of 900
horse power each, give passengers an assurance OF
safety and speed not be felt in inferior vessels,
running with a single engine.
An experienced surgeon IL attached 10 the vessel.
Through tickets 20 San Francisco can be secured
on application at the office Of the company
RATES OF PASSAGE FROM NEW YORK TO
CHAGRES.
State-room. ....................... 500
Storage bcrths, found bed and separate table 50
RATES OF PASSAGE FROM PANAMA TO
SAN FRANCISCO.
State room bcrths ............... = 300
Storage berths, found bed and separate table $50
RATES OF PASSAGE.
To Havana. To N. Orleans.
State room tprths. ...........S7 SIS
Standee berth, forward cabin SIS 90
Storage, found bed and board Is 25
Freight 10 Chagres must be prepaid, and all bills
Of lading must be signed on board the ship.
The public Informed that the books for steer
age tickets for the month of May are now open,
from Panama 10 San Francisco. Application
should be made Immediately.
The undersigned will despatch the following
steamers TO run regularlyto San Francisco:
REPUBLIC, ANTELOPE, and COLUMBUS.
For freight or passage, rPBBly ROBERTS e
Mar. Is--td lis West street, New York
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The LAKEs.--The entire line of lake coast is
two thousand miles. The following is the result Of
the survey of the United States Typographical
Engineers:
Lake Champlain $50 miles, greatest width II,
average width 8; Lake Ontario $50, greatest width
81, average width 40; Lake Erie 240, greatest
width 81, average width 81 Lake st. Clair Is,
greatest width 25, average width Is; Lake Huron
300, greatest width (not including the extensive
bay Of Georgian, itself 100 miles long, averaging
40 miles in width) $50, average width 10; Lake
Michigan $40, average width So; Lake Superior
400, greatest width l35, average width 100. These
lakes may be considered connected throughout
their whole extent Lake Champlain onnects
with Lake Ontario by means of the river Richeieu,
the lock and dam navigation Of st. Lawrence river.
Ottawa river, the Rideau canal through Canada,
and the Champlain and Erie canals of New York.
Lake Ontario is connected with Lake Erie by the
Welland canal. Lake Erie is connected with Lake
st. Clair by the deep and navigable strait of De-
trot, % miles long. Lake st. Clair is connected
with Lake Huron by the nayigable strait of St:
Clair. 80 miles long. Lake Huron is connected
with Lake Michigan by the deep and wide strait of
Mackinaw, ~ miles long.-Bufaio Express.
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FLooD IN YAzoo RIvEa.--The Kosciusko Mis-
sissppi) Chronicle, of the 22d ultimo, says: son
account of the stage Of water in the Yazoo river,
which has entirely DISTRACTED the travel in many
places, and particularly TO and from Greenwood
and Tohua, the merchants of those places have re-
moved their goods, wares, and merchandise, to the
high grounds, and sent out placards, advising the
country people of the fact
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ADDITIONAL SUPPLY OF NEW SPRING
GOOnS-


GOODS.
TTrHE SUBSCRIBERS have Just received their full
Il and complete assortment of Fancy and Staple
Dry Goods, which have been selected with care
from the most recent importations Of the cities
New York and Philadelphia, embracing every ar
ucle in their line of French, English, India Ger
man, and Italian manufacture; Of which they
name
% pieces rich small checkered Glace Silks
~ pieces rich small striped do do
10 pieces rich plain ch'ble do do
o pieces rich small plaid Mourning do
III pieces extra rich plain black Gros de Rhine
Silks
10 pieces plaid and striped India Foulard Silks
l2 pieces new style Alberine
pieces embroidered Grenadines a new article
~ pieces satin striped and figured Silk Tissues
pieces Cashmere style M. de LANES
20 pieces figured French Bareges, new style
% pieces plain French Barege, every shade
10 pieces solid coored M. de Lame, every shade
pieces printed Linen Cambrcs
30 pieces real French Lawns and Jaconets
25 pieces real French Ginghams and Chintzes
$500 yards small figured Lawns, warranted colors,
at l2s cts
Together with great variety of other dress ma
terials not herein enumerated, but which will be
shown with pleasure to all who may favor with
n call. p. H. HOOE & Co.
Mar. 19-2m
U,,;n e.
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NTANTED.-By Lady every way competent
wv TO teach Music on the Piano Forte and
Guitar, situation in some Seminary south or
west, though the former would be preferred. She
has much experience in her profession, having
been employed in several of the most respectable
Seminaries The most unquestionable references
given TO character and capacity.
Any communication addressed, post paid, TO o.
p, Washington city post-ofice, will be promptly
TENDED TO. Feb l9tf
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Union & Alex. GAIL

SPRING PERFUmEs.-Opened this day, at
- JOHN II. GIBBS'S Fancy Store, very choice
selection of Lubin & Prevost's Extracts and Per-
fumeres, received per last steamer comprising all
son. Amongst which will be found a small invoice
of the celebrated and delightfully."- fragrant Violette
de China, and very extra and superior article Of
German Cologne, in quart bottles, to which espe-
cial attention is invited. Also, every description
of Essence, Hair Oil, Restorative, Cosmetic, Toi-
lette Soap. Aromatic Vinegar, &c.
Fancy and Perfumery Store, Penn. avenue,
Mar. l9-3tif between 9th and 10th streets
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OoEoLA.-An article in the Charleston Courio
announces that the remains of this renowned Indian
chief do not rest in the grave 70 which they were
consigned, within the walls Of Fort Moultrie. The
body was cxhumcd, and taken away for anatomi.
cal purposes the night after twas committed TO ia
mother Garth
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CANARY BIRDS OF NO VALUE, LEGALLy.--In the
municipal court, lately, lad named Michael
OKeefe tried for the theft ofthree canary birds,
and acquitted, the court nstructing the jury that
canary birds, according to the common law, were
not of any value, and consequently not subject Of
larceny.-B0ston Traveller.
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Free Trade.


From The Philadelphia North Amsiean
leading paper, opposed to the Administration.
letter ola British Parliament man. controyerling the
doctrines OF our late Treasury report. This same
british Parliament man is also a millionaire-a
retired Liverpool banker. What weight these cir
cumstances should give 70 the authority of William
Brown, when he says that Mr.. Meredith is all
wrong, the readers of the paper for whose benefit
this letter has been republished will judge.
The argument of the letter thus trumpeted forth,
independent of all weight of authority TO be at
tached TO the name, is the old, thread bare argu
ment. always used in support of British interests
Mr. Brown insists upon il, that the .'greatest good
Oh the greatest number is promoted by free trade,
and that il is our duty and our interest to extend
the application Of this principle TO nations as well
as individuals-that all should buy where they can
buy cheapest, and that il is true principle, not
only Of political economy, but Of enlarged phian-
throphy, that Americans should help keep up the
extremes Of poverty and wealth which exist in
England-that while with their millions upon mil
lions Of paupers who can be employed at penny
day. and their millions upon millions of capital
TO be loaned ut two per cent, they can manufac-
turc cheaper than we can it Is for the greatest good
ofthe greatest number, forsooth, that should con
tinue 70 aid them in giving the penny day. to
their poor laborers and in realizing the two per cent
upon their superabounding millions for the benefit
OF their kings and queens and mobiles.
He docs not attempt to answer Mr.. Meredith D
position, that with the superior energy and indus
try Of our we'll paid laborcrs if our
could have the aid OF Government for short time
to sustain them against the combinations of British
capitalists, they would be able TO sell as cheap
AS the British, and still pay their laborers good
wages This great truth has already been illus
trated among US by actual examples; and il is this
ly By the people, will sustain the doctrines of our
late Treasury report, in defiance of British au-
shortly.
Mr.. VIM. Brown says agriculture is our bust
ness and that we should give our attention to back
lands.
He shuts his eyes to Mr. Meredith. > demonstra-
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FIRE AT PALMYRA.-A fire occurred in Palmyra,
Missouri on the night Of the 2sth ultimo, which
destroyed the stable, one horse and buggy, be-
longing to Mr.. William Il. Phillips late sheriff OF
thai county. The fire discovered about 10
O'Clock at night, but too late 10 save any thing
from destruction. II was supposed to have been the
work of an incendiary
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NAVAL IsrELLIoxscE-we find the following
in a late number Of the New York Courier aud En-
qiirer:
{" We mentioned a few days since, that Captain
Bailey, Of the steamer Panama, had run over the
position Of an island as laid down in the English
charts Of the Pacific ocean. On examination, VIC
find that such island is dclincated in Messrs.
Biunts' charts Of the Pacific, Of the coast Of Cali
fornia.
''Nofics 10 Marinrs--A shoal Of II feet water,
not laid down the charts, has been discovered
by the steamer Georgia. II bears s. by f. about
10 miles from the south Edisto light boat
"GEo. w BLuNT"
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STORM ON LAKE MIcHIGAN.-A severe storm pre-
vailed on Lake Michigan on the I'd instant The
the trip from New Buffalo to Chicago, under full
head of steam, and at times in the most imminent
danger. Mr.. Gillett, of Livingston & Fargo's Ex-
press, had his arm broken in two places, while
sistng at the wheel. The Michigan mail bag was
lost, and the remainder of the mails wet and frozen
when they arrived at Chicago,-Bu6aIo Com. Adu.
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CANADA subscription of forty three thousand
six hundred and eighty dollars, and eight hundred
and ninety-one acres OF land, has been made in
known as the Church University" The bishop
Of Upper Canada has pressed the subscription to its
present point
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THREE THOUSAND DoLLARs IN GoLD.-Daniel s.
captain of the brig Rosalie with robbing him of
$1,000 in California gold. The complainant de-
posed that last Sunday afternoon he placed in the
captains possession for safe keeping small valise,
containing the sum stated and that when he called
for his property the valise was given back TO him
broken open, and the treasure gone Bail was
given for the appearance Of the accused, and the
examination will take place to-day. The vessel
discovery of the gold.--N. o. Crescent, 7h inst.
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VXTISE's CELEBRATED HAIR TONIC,
w for cleansing the head of dandruff, invigo
rating and strengthening the gro With Of hair, and
preventing il from falling out where persons
predisposed to badness. For sale at
J. H. GIBBSS Hairdressing Saloon,
Mar. I9-3tif National Hotel, 9th street.
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FINE GOLD, RICH JEWELRY. AND GE-
NEVA WATCHES.

FINE GOLD, RICH JEWELRY. AND GE-
NEvA WATCHES.
+ AIDES are respectfully invited to call and ex-
IL anime the magnificent stock Of the above
goods, which is now offered for sale at
Mr.. s. Psrker's Fancy Goods Store,
Near National Hnfsi pn
This stock comprises Watches, Cardovilles, Cha
telanes, Bracelets Brooches, Chains, &c, and dis
plays the highest order of mechanical taste and
skill. The gold work of these goods is massive,
rich in the extreme, and would bear comparison
with the most beautiful ornaments of Benvenuto
Cellini. Also, Watches of every description-cy-
Under, lever, duplex-with plain or ornamented
cases, with engravings, paintings. diamonds, &C.,
proved and warranted to keep perfect time.
There will be found splendid collection OF en-
ameed Miniatures executed by the first artists,
and in the greatest part true copies after the most
celebrated Italian masters, Raphael, Titan, Cor
reggie &c. } and mounted brooches, bracelets,
&c, in the latest styles
To persons wishing TO make handsome presents,
this opportunity offers inducements seldom to be
met with; for the public assured that assert
ment so extensive has ever before been offered in
America.
Mar. 20-WF&S6t