The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-01-05
MRS. BENZ AN

mhS. BEMANs
VyHE CELEBRATED SHIRT MAKER OF NEW
Il York, visited Washington twice during the
last Congress, and on each occasion took large
number Of orders for Shirts, Beman Collars Dress
ing gowns, and Gents furnishing articles gene
rally, from Senators, Heads of Departments, Mem
bers of Congress- and other distinguished individ-
uals, to all Of whom she acknowledges her obliga-
tons for their civilites and patronage, and begs
leave to inform them that she now contemplates
again renewing her visits at the ensuing Session OF
Congress-of which due notice will be given in the
Washington papers.
no. In the mean time, and at all times she begs
leave 10 call attention Of on-residents Of New York
TO the following
Mrs. Beman's shirts.
AsToR HOUSE, NEW YORK. MADE TO oRDER.
Directions for Self f-measHemsnt to Non-rssdents
Of Netc 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:
1. Around the Neck.
2. Around the Wrist.
3. Around the Chest, under the arms.
4. Three distances from the top of shoulder at the
joint.
First. Breadth across from top to top at the
broadest part.
Second. Length Of shoulder from top to the
neck at the collar band.
Third. Length Of arm from top of shoulder,
around the elbow TO wrist joint.
S. Lastly, IL is necessary 70 know whether the
person has long neck and carries his head erect,
or whether he is round shoudered, with short neck
inclining forward Also, the length of the Shirt or
height Of the person.
0y-REMEMBER that this is the first advertise
ment Of the kind ever published in the United
E. C. BEMAN,
Oct. 7-du No. !, Astor House, Oct l, lS<9
T,HE OTHER SIDE, Mexican His-
il tory of the war.--Written in Mexico, trans
lated from the Spanish and edited, with notes, by
Col. A. c. Ramsey, of the llth Infantry, with por
traits of distinguished officers, plans Of battle table
For sale by TAYLOR & MAURy,
Jan. Booksellers, near 9th street.
VXTILLIs's NEW BOOK" People / have
wv Met, or Pictures Of Society and People OF
Mark"
The Battle summer Reign Of Blouse, by TX.
Marvel.
New novel" stephsn@ Bcauharnais, the Ouch
ess of Baden" by Ford. 25 cents.
For sale at TAYLOR & MAURY's
Jan. Bookstore, near 9th st.
ENTLEMEN's BELONGINGs.''- STE
VI VEINS has this day received large and full
assortment of gentlemen's Quitting articles, viz
Family made "yoke-neck" Shirts, Of superior
quality and new styles The system Of retailing
Shirts at Wholesale prices will be continued by Ste
vcns.
CRAvATs.
very large supply Of black and fancy colors,
just imported, and believed TO be the newest in
market.
UNDER SHIRTS AND DRAWERS,
in Silk, Merino, Lambs Wool, Scotch Wool, and
Cotton; very large assortment and somo of ex-
ira large sizes.
UMBRELLAS.
full supply of Silk and Cotton some new
styles.
Also, Pocket Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Perfumery
Dressing Robes, Canes, Brushes, Razors !; in fact
every article necessary for gentlemsn's wardrobe
or toilet use all OF which will be sold at uniform
prices at STEVENS'S
Great Hat and Gentlemen's Quitting Establish
ment, No. Browns Hotel Dec. 5-eodf