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American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-02
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X REAT chance for Book Agents to clear from $500 to
" 81 900 year Books of universal utility. SEARS
NEW AND POPULAR WORKS-the most splendidy
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CRAVINGS, designed and executed by the eminent
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The entire series have been carefully examined and
strongly recommended superintendent Trustees and
Teachers of Schools by the following distinguished gentle
His Excellency Hamilton Fish. Ex-Governor Of the
State OF New York; Christopher Morgan, Secretary OF
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University N. " the Legislative Committee on Colleges
Academies, and Common Schools; Rev. Edward Hitch.
cock Ill d. President Of Amherst College, and Professor
Of Geology, Massachusetts,
Amherst College, Dec 25, l84s
Mr.. Robert SdrSDear Sir have looked over the en-
tire series Of your valuable publications with much in.
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Of literary labor you have performed and the research
must have cost you TO obtain many fine illustrations
while you have active supcrnendence an extensive
business also gratifed at the decidedly moral and
religious influence which your books viii exert and can
effects of that light and immoral literature which deuges
the land and like the frogs Of Egypt, up even to
the kueading troughs OF our kitchens. May you live long
to follow your plans.
Respectfully and sincerely, your obliged servant,
EDWARD HITCHCOCK.
tThe works alluded to a having been examined and
recommended follows and popular Pictorial
Description Of the United States Pictorial History the
Europe Description of Great Britain Ireland Pcto-
rial Family Annual Treasury of Knowledge Information
for the People, The Family Instructor Pictorial Sunday
Book, Bible Biography Bible History and second series
Of The Wonders Of the World
Gentlemen Of responsibility and Of good address wanted
to sell the above popular Pictorial Works Full parcu
lars Of the principles and profits Of tho Agency will be
given application either personally by letter. The
postage must in all cases be paid.
Please address ROBERT SEARS, Publisher,
mar 81 Us Nassau street, NY.
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WONDER WORKING sALyE

nR. P0RTERS WOODWORKING SALVE, ma pre-
~ pared by the late Dr. TALLEY of this city, acts like
charm invariably ecctng permanent cures in all Of
Wounds, Bruises Burns, Scads Chilbains Painful Swell
ings, Des Piles Assesses Ulcers and Sores of all kinds
1t is wonderfully efcacous for Inflammation rising
Of the FEMALE BREAST, Inflammation arising from any
cause
As lip salvo and for chapped hands, it has no supe
rior. II will make perfect cure in n hurry.
The subscriber has used il in his own family with
astonishing success, and recommend II with con
ndence And well assured is the PRoPRIEroR Of It's eff
cacy that the purchaser will be at liberty TO return wha
saye left and his money be refunded in Of failure
A. GRAY, Bookseller, 7th street.
ap A-lawy General Agent for the U. 8.
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Review of the Northern Markets for
yesterday.

Office Of the american Telegraph, Oct 2.
BALTIMORE, Oct. l, p. m.-Sales to-day of $50 bbs
Howard street flour at $393. Holders ask $685. fol
City Mills -four Sales of good to prime red wheat 73@
roc; of white at 769Soc and of white family -four Al
S2S5c Sales of corn made to-day at 6oc for white
and 63c for yellow. Sales of oats at 30@33c
NEW YORK, Oct. /, p. m.-Stocks are lower-Erit
has declined ~ and Reading - Canton has advanced
A@A Sales of II 900 barrels of -four at
for State brands and $41214@$4.25 for Genesee Rye
flour 1925 Corn meal $3l21a. Sales of $4,000 bushels
mixed corn at &c., and 1000 bushels rye at &c. Oats
unchanged Sales of 800 bbls pork at $780, ant
12o bbls. beef at ss.75@S11. Rio coffee $4,000.
Sales of 40 hhds Kentucky tobacco at 59914c. Sale
of 1000 gallons lnseed oil at 73T4c Sales of 600 bbls
spirits of turpenne at 3335c Sales of 400 bales of
tom Whisky 22G23c
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-02
First Premium Grand and Square Pianos.

| KNABE q GEIILE Manufacturers
Ef-FgEsfRM Nos. t. 6, s, g. and IL Eutaw street BAL
III N III VI timore. New tributes to the excellence
II of Baltimore made Piano Fortes The
Maryland Institute, at their last exhibition awarded to
US the First Premium for the best Piano. and also
the First Premium for the best Square Piano exhibited
1t will be rccoected that in 1S4S Piano also
the First Premium by the same Institute.
Such testimonials easily earned and are not to
be lightly regarded We may therefore say that having
taken the First Premium wherever Instruments met
With competition offer them to the public with con-
hdence we might not otherwise avow, guaranteeing all
Instruments made by to give satisfaction they may
be exchanged within six months from day of sale The
durability Of our workmanship further guarantee for
FIVE years
Having just completed large additions Manufac-
tory, hope 10 supply all who may honor us with
their patronage and invite all who desire superior
instrument carefully adapted TO the cmate-a very i'm
portant matter, and which have made our careful
udy-to call and examine various styles which we
constantly finishing and which will be sold at the
lowest market price for cash approved paper.
In addition to the above public testimonials Planes
recommended in terms of the highest praise by
following eminent artists, whose certificates be
at Warerooms Charles Bochsa the great composer
and musical director TO Mad A. Bishop Mr. Geo Knoop
Miss Adele and Charles Hohnstock, and other distin
gushed performers To the many pshed Professor
and Amateurs, by whom Pianos constantly used
whilst making thankful acknowledgements to them
| we refer for further testimonials.
Old Pianos taken in exchange.
Pianos hired and tuned. mar d
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UMBRELLAS AND PARAsOLs,

" n WE would invite the Ladies 10 call and examine
y our extensive Stock of Green, Blue, and Black
&Watered, Bordered and Lined Silk and Satin Turc
PARAS0LS-the largest assortment in the District, at
greatly reduced prices.
Also choice selection of UMBRELLAS all Of the latest
fashion, and the work warranted.
JUST RECEIVED handsome variety of Silks and
Scotch Ginghams for recovering
ca Repairing and Covering faithfully and punctually
executed. A. CORBIT Co,
may 6-6m Penn avenue, near "a street.
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The Supreme Court of the United States is
now constituted as follows:
SUPREME COURT.
Additional by the Canada.

HALIFAX, Oct. 1.-Kossuth and his compan-
ions have been released, and sailed from the
Dardanelles on the 7th September.
The Rothschilds have subscribed 100000
forins to the new Austrian loan.
The Holland Chambers closed on the 18th,
the Minister Of the Interior delivering an ad-
dress on the occasion.
The English Minister at Naples has been sud,
denly summoned home.
The ship Orion, for Baltimore, sailed from
Bremen on the 18th inst.
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SILK GOODS

RoWEN McNAMEE, ll2 and ia Broadway, New
IL YORK. have now in store, and will receive By early
packets and steamers, very extensive assortment of
FRENCH German, English, Italian, and India
SILK AND FANCY GOODS,
embracing variety Of the newest and richest STYLES
offered in this market Sample cards are now ready
for exhibition. Merchants from every section Of the
country, and particularly old friends and custom
ers assured that every attention has been paid to
present stock of goods unequaed either in extent or
variety, by any similar establishment in the country.
Many Of our richest goods are manufactured from de-
signs or samples furnished by us, and will be found
adapted to the best trade in the larger cities and towns
The following embrace the leading articles Of stock
Extra rich Chene and Brocade Silks.
Rich Paris Bareges, Muslins, and Organizes.
Rich printed Silk Tissues, new article
New style English Popins
Barcge de Laines Paris patterns.
New style French Prints.
English, Scotch and American Printed Lawns.
Super Black Gros de Rhines.
French and English Gnghams.
Plain and embroidered Canton Grape shawls.
Rich Paris Ribbons, large assortment.
Millinery Silks, Grapes, &c.
Dress Trimmings, newest style.
Bombaznes, Alpacas, and Muslin de LANES.
Laccs and Embroidery.
Linens and White Goods Of every description
Kid Gloves, best manufacture.
English and German Silk and Cotton Hosiery.
Long and Square Cashmere Shawls
Rich Silk Mantillas, great variety.
Pongce and Spitalfcld Handkerchiefs.
Italian Crayats and Sewing Silks.
Also great variety of rich goods for evening dresses
not enumerated in the above.
Also Sinchews, Sarncts, Fancy silk Crayats BAY State
Plaid Long Shawls, Linen Cambria Handkerchet, Green
Bareges, Sans Silk Scarf Suspenders Plain black and
high colored Mousene de LANES Turkey red Prints,
Curtain Musins, Oil Silks, Belt Ribbons Serges, Satin
Vestings, &c.
As- Those who visit this market for SIX Goods, who
would consult their interest, and who desire to
stock unsurpassed in every department at the very low
est market prices, respectfully invited to call
"a
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VIRGINIA. AND MARYLANp- tANp AGENCY

!" N. GILBERT has oponed/an Office in Washington
IL. city whore he win give his prompt attention to
all those who will favor him with the agency to sell farms
in Virginia, Maryland the District of Columbia Having
followed farming heretofore, and being northerner by
birth, he appreciate the wants of such from
the North for the purpose Of locating farms in this vicin
ty He has tho agency to sell goody number OF farms
in Virginia. and those coming from the North would do
well to CALL before purchasing Mt his residence Penn
syvana avenue first square west Of the Capitol Gate
may 2Q--Y f2m
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TO MECHANICS,
INSTRUCTION I'm MUSIC


rENHE UNDERSIGNED wishes to acquaint his friends
and the public that he will continue the duties of his
profession in giving instruction the Piano and in Vo
cal Music also lessons given the Organ and Seraphne
with the Science of Harmony at his residence at the
private dwellings of his pupils
The arrangements such that pupils commencing or
already advanced in their musical studies cam their
option, receive such lessons may best promise their
Improvement 1t is ALSO serious interest those who
wish to be well instructed in music that they should
gin and follow the first of lessons in regular
order possible all future will depend upon
it.
His recommendations for in teaching for the last
ten years in Washington and vicinity of the highest
character and he feels confident that he is able to mpart
instruction in easy, brief, and profitable manner He
solics early call from those Interested that they
may convenient hours for their lessons All
cessary information will be given to persons by calling
at his residence 14th street. between and streets
by leaving their names at the music stores of Mr.
Davis, Mrs Anderson, and at the Musical Depot of Mr.
George Hbus where orders left will be punctually at
tended to. J. Il. SCHEEL
Organist of Trinity Church Up. e, and
au 21-eo6m Teacher of Music, Washington.
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Death to Rats, Mice, Cockroaches, and Ants

HW-FNTOE NEUNUbU.
- rTUE North American Exteminator is
Kn / warranted superior, and cheaper, than
any and all other articles heretofore offered
to the public, for DISCRIMINATING Rats, Mice,
Black and Red Ants, from dwelling houses,
stores granares vessels &C. They will eat it readily and
Rats and Mice not likely to die in the building For
further information ask for circular 10 be had of the
agent gratis II you want truly valuable article, ask
for the North American Rat Extermnator and take
other. Price, 25 cents per box, which contains suf
oient to clear ordinary building several times. Sold
Wholesale and retail by A. GRAY, Bookseller,
au 14-eo eth street, opposite Odd Fellows Hall.
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LAURENCE THOMSON & Co.

r IMPORTERS of Brandies Wines and Segars, No Ex-
/ change Place, Baltimore, offer for sale extensive
assortment Of
BRAND1ES-J. Hennessy, J. J. Durand, superior old
Jean Louis 1911 and 1885, Msgory; 0tard, Dupuy Co;
pinet Caston Co.; Marell; J. Durand Co.. A. Seip-
nette: J. j. Dupuy and J. Fraud brands.
WINES-Champayne Claret and Hook, of various
grades Also Port sherry, Madeira, Sicily Lisbon Bur
gundy Malaga, and other Wines, in great variety
SEGARS-Havana and Principe Segars, of approved
brands, constantly receiving from the manufacturers
HOLLAND GIN--Grape and Gray Mare brands, of fine
flavor; also London Brown Stout Porter: Bordeaux
and Marseies Sweet Oil, Sardines Maccaroni yermice
Olives, 0apers, CASTLE Soap, Bay Bum, Roll Brimsone
Canary Seed, &c, mar 81
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NEW FURNITURE AND OTHER HOUsEKEEP-
ING GOODS

NJ NJ. McGREGOR having removed to the ware
In rooms two doors from his former stand, and i'm
medatey opposite the Exchange Bank of selden With
Co., 7th street. is in receipt of very large
and fine assortment of Furniture and other housekeep
ing Goods He deems 1t unnecessary to enumerate art
ces, he intends always keeping full assortment in
his line Persons wishing to furnish houses entire in
part will find his terms accommodating and prices low
and he hopes by fair and honorable DEALING and prompt
attention TO business to merit and receive full share
public patronage.
Also, two fine lots for sale, about $4,000 square feet
fronting north L. between north Capitol and LIST street
east sep 13-2mTh&S
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-02
A NEW IMPROVEMENT

For Fitting up Stores with Fancy Fronts.
~ Il. GEIGER, Builder and Architect would respect
IL fully inform his friends and the public in general
that he is prepared to fit Stores and build Fancy Fronts
entire plan embracing all the latest improve
ments The work be done without stopping the bust
while the work is going
lie is also prepared to do all kinds of work in the build
ing line the shortest notice and the most reasonable
terms All business entrusted to his will be promptly
attended to-
Place of business on street. between 9th and 10TH
l.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-02

DR.. StlckIands American Family PlIIs.
DESIDES the cathartic and antidyspeptc qualities of
these Pills. their adaptation to purify the blood-to
cure the Liver Complaint Urinal and Abdominal Diseases,
and especially that class of maladies known as Female
COMPLAINTS TO relieve the system OF Worms and pmpes
on the skin-may be seen, set forth in pamphlet,
which be had grauitously of the wholesale agent.
A. GRAY, Bookseller,
7th street, opposite Odd-Fellows' lia' l.
N B.-The above PILLS come to me highly econ
mended, from responsible that do OF hest
tate believe that they will to be as ge as the
BEST ever introduced and that it win not be ng before
their popularity and sale will be unparalleled
June 6-eotf A. GRAY
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BLACK AND MOURNING GOODS.

WYE ARE NOW OPENING very choice and select
w stock OF Black goods, embracing all desirable arti-
cles for Ladies in mourning We name, in part
80 pieces Black Alpaca, all grades
10 do choice Bombasns Lupins make
8 do Black French Meruocs
do do Cashmeres
2 do do Cashmere de Ecosse
8 do do Muslin de LANES
s do Second Mourning Silks
do English Grapes
10 do Italian Grapes
/ carton Black Love Wells . -.
2pieccs Veil Grape, very nice: with Black Silk, Kid,
and Cotton Gloves and all kinds Of Black Hosiery
YERBY a MILLER,
son IS-1m No. g. Pa. nv, bet. 18th and Sth SITS.
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Gregory's California Package Exprsss


THE SUBSCRIDlKs win 4 ....h
s13M SPECIAL MESSENGERS, tw DOR more
q 11-01ElS\ times per month, by stear ,ships via
=7S7'|==@.Af CHAGRES aud PANAM A in charge
49,. OF parcels, jewelry, yalu ,tIes and mali
ao which WIZ In all cases arriy In San Fran
the mail. feu IN advance VI
we beg @ announce to the public at wa have entered
INT eonne4lon with the heaviest trr bonss an
he Istnmus, who are bound to - Parsnnrt or ooods
from Ohagres 10 Panama, IN ada - ~ N ~-tsssss
ana having made arrangement ~ s., ~ 80 IT. = Nh snI
all other steamers the Pa 10 VIII ne y. o na a
goods prepared GU cine for the carriage OF our
Francisco within spec arantee their delivery In San
In addition TO the aupo time.
transaction Of Merchan or qualities of the line for the
the u S. Mail and An disc, its manifest advantages
tatien of letters anS other competitors in the Tsnspor
lanc States ara parcels between the Pacific At
nrecatad NV the fe known already generally APP
delivered Nv us public The value merca tile letter,
con,nattion three four days advance of all other
W. have cling properly estimated.
GALA 40 ; also established agencies in GUAYAoUIL.
citias ON md VALPARAISO for which ports and other
race;ve the South American coast are prepared to
dsnat LETTERS and PARCELS, which will be promptly
n ched TO their destination by agent in Panama
- Oh THOMPSON HITCHCOCK,
Managers and Agents,
, 149 Pear, of Wall st., New York.
REFER, BY PERMISSION, to Messrs. johnson Low
aen llo Wall st.; Spoford Tileston Co., As South st.;
Nesmh Co, 30 Pine st.; and Levi Apgar Co., 70 Dey
! street A--
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CARD MUSICALE.

TTNIIE UNDERSIGNED who, for more than four years,
met with the greatest success as instructor of Music
in the city of Washington has during his stay in Ger
many spent three months the Conservative of Music
Leipzig, the Professors Moschelcs David Drey
schok and Others improved himself and particularly in
regard to the Piano, Solo Singing, &C., being now in the
city, takes pleasure in Offering again his services to his
former patrons other citizens of Washington and
hopes that the Washingonians will not find it to their
disadvantage to give him at least the
ment and confidence Gas thorough and faithful teacher
he has heretofore enjoyed. G. W. SCHUERMANN,
Professor of Music.
Office Eckardt's Confectionery Store, Penna
nue., between 10Th and 18th SITS. sep 11-eod1m
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BALTIMORE.
STEAM MARBLE WORKS,
orner OF North and M0numen streets,


baltimore, Maryland
CISSoN BAIRD having completed their extensive
~ works, (Which is Of the largest establish
ments OF the kind in this country) prepared TO fill
all orders IN their line Wig: MARBLE MANTLES, MON
UMENTS, T0MBS GRAVE STONES, TABLE TOPS,
TILES, flor hoors,) MARBLE LETTERS, &c, at
sonabe rates be had in this any other city in
the Union For beauty Of execution and originality of
design their stock cannot be surpassed They would
spectfully invite Archtes, Builders CdJne Makers, and
others to call and examine before purchasing They
also prepared to furnish the trade with Slabs Blocks
&C., to order.
sen 26-4l1m
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q EVANS, FIRE AND THIEF PROOF SAFES

n EVANS FIRE AND THIEF PROOF SAFES
~. for the of Merchants Storekeepers, and others
full assortment Of various sizes in store The above
Chests warranted equal any other make for security
against Fire or Burglars having whstood the test of both
without injury loss tt the owners, in any instance.
ALso-In store and for sale:
Seal and Letter Copying Presses and Books
Trucks, for moving Boxes, Bales, &C., in Stores
Druggists Presses, with Cylinders and Pans
Packing Levers, for Dry Good Stores &c.
Portable Shower Baths of construction suitable for
cold water
Rergerators, for keeping Meats, Butter, Milk, &C., in
dining room, hall, or cellar
Water Filters, for purifying muddy bad Water caused
by Rains, Limestone, Mari, or other causes.
OLIVER EVANS,
81 s. Second, door below Chestnut street,
mar IL Philadelphia.
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CENTRAL ACADEMY,
CLASSICAL, MATHEMATICAL, AND COM.
MERCIAL INSTITUTE,

Under The care Of Reo. Alfred Holmead, Rector,
and Mr.. Charles Tucker, A. IT.
TIME DUTIES of this Institution will be resumed
Il the 18th of August, in the lower Saloon of Mr. Ca
rusi's building
In English, Mathematics, Greek, Latin and French
the will be full and thorough Pupils fitted for
the Counting room or College.
The experience of fifteen years. in the management of
boys induces the confident belief that the satisfaction
pressed by their former Patrons both in Mary
land and Virginia. will be shared by those who be
pleased to enrust the education of their to their
For terms and further information apply to the Rector,
the Rev Alfred Homead at his residence 9TH between
II and streets. jy 29-dtf
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JAMES W. SHEAHAN
GEORGE E. KIRK,

House and Sign Painter, and Glazier,
South side Louisiana avenue between 9Th and It'll streets
Dwelling South street. between 7th and 9Th streets,
sand is prepared to execute to order all descriptions OF
work in his line. ap 15-6m
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BLACKWOOD'S MAGAZINE,
AND THE

BRITISH QUARTERLY REVIEWS
OWING to the late revolutions and counterrevolutions
" among the naIions of Europe which have followed
each other in such quick succession, and of which M
end is not ye" the leading periodicals of Great Britain
nave become invested with degree Of interest hitherto
unknown They occupy middle ground between the
hasty disented and necessarily imperfect records of the
newspapers and the elaborate and ponderous treaties
be furnished by the historian at future day Whoever
reads these periodicals obtains correct and
count of all the important political events of the Old
World they occur various conclusions
drawn from them by the leading spirits the age The
American publishers therefore deem it proper to call
newed attention to the works they PUBLISH and the very
low prices at which they offered to subscribers The
following is their list, viz:
THE LONDON QUARTERLY REVIEW,
THE EDINBURGH REVIEW
THE NORTH BRITISH REVIEW,
THE WESTMINSTER REVIEW and
BLACKwooD's EDINBURGH MAGAZINE.
In these periodicals contained the views moderately
though clearly and firmly expressed of the three greatest
parties in Engand--Tory, Wing, and Radical; " Black.
wood" and the London Quarterly" Tory, the Edin
burgh Review" Wing, and the "W estminster Review"
Liberal The North British Review" its establish
ment to the last great in Scotland
and is not ultra in its views of the grand de-
partments of hum knowledge. 1t originally edited
by Dr. Chalmers and now, since his DEATH is conducted
by his son-nlaw, DR.. Hanna associated with Sir David
Brewster Its literary character is of the very highest
order The Westminster though reprinted under that
Foreign Quar- terly and Westminster it being fact
union of the tw Reviews formerly published reprinted
under separate titles 1t has therefore the advantage by
this combination of uniting in work the best features
of both, as he retofore issued.
The above Periodicals reprintedn New York, imme-
diaely their arrival by the British steamers beau
ul clear type, fine white paper are faithful CO.
pies of the Magazine being an ex
act fac simile Of the Edinburgh edition.
TERMS:
For any one of the four Reviews, So 90 per annum.
For any two, do 90 "
For any three, do 90 e"
For all four of the Reviews, S 90 /"
For Blnckwood's Magazine, 3 90
For Backwood and three Reviews, 90 &C
For Backwood and four Reviews, 10 90
TIlJasufS be made in al Ia ddrdncs
BS-Rcmittances and communications should be always
addressed, post paid franked, to the Publishers,
LEONARD SCOTT 4 CO.,
10 Fulton street, New York.
mar "a Entrance 81 Gold ST.