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DIR. BRANDRETH. - A writer for the Ne

Dr. BRANDRETH. - A writer for the New
York Tribune says of this gentleman:
"When Dr. Brandreth was nominated for the
Office of Senator of this district he was known
only as the proprietor of valuable and extern
sively circulated patent medicine. Many were
induced to oppose him on the ground that his
want of experience in the affairs of the State
would disqualify him for the useful perform
ance of the duties of that high Office. 1t is but
justice to say that, in his course in the Senate,
he has disappointed those who entertained an
unfavorable opinion of his capacity, and more
than realized the expectations of his personal
friends.
"In all things pertaining to the Senator, he
has conducted himself with dignity, observing
at all times q gentemanly department toward
his opponents, and a manly independence of
opinion and of speech in his intercourse with
his party friends. Few men could be taken
from the walks of private life, or the engrossing
cares of an immense and widely extended bust
ness, and elevated to legislative position where
they became the observed of all observers,
where their every act is scanned, and every
word is noted with good or evil intent, and
pass through the ordeal with as much credit to
themselves and their constituents, having so
little to regret, or leaving better impression
upon the mind Of their associates, than DR..
Brandreth.
"While he was thoughtful and attentive in
looking after the interests of his immediate con-
stituents, and while on mere questions of poll
tics he acted with his party, upon all questions
of public Importance, which involved the honor
and welfare of the State, he fearlessly sunk the
politician in the exercise of the duties and obli-
cations Of the legislator trampled the mandates
of officious demagogues under his feet, and like
true republican acted for the greatest good of
/ al, haa,
of the democratic Senator from this district,
and we should be unfaithful to our duty if we
we're to omit this just tribute to his impartial
and manly course.
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DRAco IN CALIFoRNIA.--It seems that new
edition Of Draco's bloody code is being issued
by the California Legislature, which has fixed
the penalty of death, in the discrimination of
the jury to the offence of grand larceny, which
consists in stealing property worth more than
$50. The representations from the mining
counties forced the passage Of this law, who
justified it on the ground that horse stealing
was so frequent, and the facilities for safekeep-
ing the thief were SO slender, that there was no
other way to appease the people than by stretch
ing the thief up by the neck at once. The
people we're determined TO hang thieves at all
events, and it was thought best for this penalty
to be inflicted by, rather than against, the laws !
1t won't work.---The Daily Nonpare,l.
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APPOINTMENTS TO THE PATENT OFFICE-The
following named gentlemen were yesterday APP
pointed by the Secretary of the Home Depart
ment to the difficult and responsible Offices of
Assistant Examiners of Patents in the United
States Patent Office, viz:
f. Southgate Smith, of Ohio; VIM. G. Lang
don ofKentucky Timothy Fitch, fNew York;
and Henry Baldwin, of Tennessee. The salary
of each is fifteen hundred dollars. Mr.. De
Witt, of Virginia, to whom an appointment had
been rendered, declined accepting it.
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Communicated

THE CARNcRoss FAaILY-Hessrs Editors 1t
was not till recently that had the pleasure of
attending the concerts of this musical family /;
but desire to add my testimony to the agree
ableness of their entertainments. Their singing
is animating and chaste; their dancing perfect
and graceful while their personifcation of the
!" Yankee Courtship' is truly overpowering
We hope the " Family" will make it convenient
to favor us with several more of their popular
entertainments; and we invite all who are fond
Of good singing, and other innocent amuse-
ments, to pay them visit A SPECTATOR
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BosToN, May 14-10 p. m.-Sailing Of the
Niagaa.-The steamship Niagara sailed to-day
for Liverpool with 90 passengers, 80 of whom
were for Liverpool, and 10 for Halifax. Among
the former were Mons. Bots Lecompte, the
French minister, lady, and two children; Thos
Leslie and B. Cox, of New York John b.
Thorn, ex-mayor of Schenectady, N. Y; and
DR.. Troupe and family, of Georgia. The mani
fest reports three unknown gentlemen as pas
sengers.
The Niagara takes out only 1906 English
gold as specie
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PROGRESS OF THE SHoRT-DREss MOVEMENT.
We find the following in the Boston Traveller !:
A New York house has recently transmitted
an order to Paris for an invoice of dress goods,
with deep border on the side These goods
are intended for ladies' short dresses, and the
width of the cloth viii comprise the length Of
the skirt.
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THE PRESIDENT ON HIS JoURNEY.-The ac-
counts given in the public journals of the pro-
gress of the President and his suite are very
minute. Every thing thus far has gone on well,
and people of all parties manifest the highest
respect for their distinguished guests.
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The garden farms in the vicinity Of Norfolk
exhibit an animated appearance at this time.
The bunch pea has been grown there very ex-
tensivey for the northern market. Whole
fields, which were formerly planted in corn,
form the grounds now for pea crops, which are
estimated as worth at least thirty thousand dol
lars. The gathering has commenced, and sixty
or seventy men, women, girls, and boys, whites
and blacks, may be seen busily engaged on
several farms, in gathering peas in baskets and
barrels to be sent off by the steamers to Balti-
more and lphia.-NorfoM paper.
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SHIRTS! SHIRTS! SHIRTS !

GENTLEMEN are informed that choice selection of
VI SHIRTS can be had at the store of Mrs E. MOFFETT
on eth street, opposite 0dd-Fellows Hall.
Shirts varying in price from 81 TO 81 So A genteel
Fashionable shirt can be purchased for 81 25 Also Shirt
Collars, from II "a to rs cents.
Elegant Silk Crayats new style Summer Scarf
Cambria and Lawn Kcrchiefs for the Neck
Also Silk and Linen Handkerchief
Kid, silk, and Thread Gloves; Hosiery, very cheap
Portmonnaies, Soaps of every variety
Shaving Mirrors, Razors Razor Strops, ETC.
The above Goods will be sold low for cash.
RECEIVED THIS DAY-An additional assortment of
Straw and beautiful Gimp Bonnets
Also, Sash Ribbons Wreahs and Pearl Beads for the
MAY PARTIES.
Be- Wanted, couple Of Young Ladies to learn the
Millinery business. MRS r. MOFFETT
ap2S-tf
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Commercial.
BALTIMORE MARKET.

BALIIMUhE MANNED.
BALTIMORE, May 14-5 p IN.
The market to-day for Howard street -four was rather
quiet and sales Of moment made The last sales
at $426.
In grain note small sales of good to prime red wheats
at 93@96c small lot of Pennsylvania white was sold
at 102c. Sales of white at 56@5Sc, principally at
56@57c and ofyeow at 55@56c Wequote oats at
The demand for whisky is very light, and sales small
We quote Penn bbls at &c., and hhds at 22c Small sales
of Baltimore bbls at 23lac-American.
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WORCESTER, May 14.-HaR Storm.-A very
destructive hail storm visited our city last
night. The hail-stones were as large as bullets,
and came down in torrents. At the Lunatic
Asylum 200 panes of glass were broken, and
every house in town exposed to the storm suf-
fered more or less. The injury to the fruit
trees and vegetation is not so great In the
adjoining town of Grafton nearly every pane of
glass is broken
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CREDIT OF NORTH CARoLINA.-A gratifying
evidence Of the State credit of North Carolina
is evinced in the fact that the bids for the
$50, 900 worth Of State bonds, recently adver-
tised by the public treasurer, mostly went off at
about one per cent. premium. None were sold
less than one per cent, and small amount
commanded MS high as FIVE per cent. Bids to
the amount Of more than 5000, 900 were offered,
and all by citizens Of the State
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PORTLAND, Me-, May lathe Legislature Of
Maine met at Bangor to-day, but no quorum
was present. In the Senate Noah Prince,
Democrat, was elected temporary President
and Abbott Small, Secretary. In the House
George p. Sewal, Barnburner, was chosen
Speaker, and Edmund w. Hogg Clerk.
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Farmers and Merchants Bank,
n n

THE NOTES of the above Bank, Zone and two dollar
issues,) signed Chas. w. Statham, President and VIM.
T. Smthson Cashier will be punctually redeemed at the
Potomac Savings Bank Seventh street. opposite the City
Post Office, when presented prescribed on the face of
the notes.
All communications must beaddressed-C. w. SrATHAM
Co., Washington, postpaid to receive prompt attention
NAV l5-eo6tf G. w. STATIAM co.
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BosToN, May 13.-The house to-day rejected
the bill giving the credit of the State to the
amount of two million dollars in aid of the con-
struction, by the Troy and Greenfield Railroad
Company, of tunnel through the Hoosac noun
tains. The vote was 237 nays to 100 yeas.
This was party measure, and sixteen of the
Boston delegation voted in its favor. An attempt
will be made to bring up the bill again in an
amended form.
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Nomination of Mr.. RantouI.

BOSTON, May ii.
The Free-soilers of the Second Congressional
District at their convention yesterday, nomi-
mated Robert Rantoul, jr., for Congress, by ac-
clamation. Not vote was thrown against him.
The convention passed resolutions denouncing
the Fugitive Slave Law, and raised the banner
of repeal.
The old line democrats propose nominating a
separate candidate.
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Dreadful Accident.

PHILADELPHIA, May 14-6 p. m.
The steam-engine boiler in the foundry of j.
P. Morris, at Richmond, near this city, ex-
ploded this afternoon, killing man. Another
is missing who, it is supposed, was blown into
the Delaware Reynolds, the foreman of the
establishment, and a man named Sheppard, are
badly injured, and are not expected to live.
The building was terribly shattered.
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Mrs. CHASE, the talented and accomplished
lady of our consul at Tampico, who so signally
displayed her intrepidity and courage at the
commencement of the Mexican war, is now on
visit to this city, and has apartments at
Gadsbys Hotel.
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FORREST HALL, GEORGETOWN.

U,HE "YoUNG MEMS DRAMATIC ASSOCIATION"
/ will give entertainment
THIS CTHURSDAY) EVENING, May Is.
The performance will with sheridan's cele
brated tragedy of
PIZARRO, OR THE DEATH OF ROLLA.
After which, Comic Song will be sung. The whole to
conclude with the laughable farce of
THE IRISH TUTOR.
The Hall will be opened at o'clock; performance to
commence at o'clock precisely
Cards of admission 25 cents. may 15-1t
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The DRAMA AT GEoRGETowY.-The young
mems Dramatic Association, Of Georgetown,
perform tonight at Forrest Hall. From the
success of their former attempts, and the favor
able notices Of those who have seen and heard
them, we anticipate something clever. They
possess all the scenery and stage fixtures APP
propriate to the play. See advertisement.
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NATIONAL HALL..-Booth played finely last
night, in the character of Shyock, and Mrs
Jones looked and played Portia majestically
well. The house was good, and showed what
can be scared up in Washington when there
is any thing to be expected.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-15

"HERoICs" is the title of new comedy,
written by young gentleman of this city, and
which is to be brought OUT on Saturday
night at the National Theatre. Mr.. Ryan, we
believe, is to be its godfather, and he will no
doubt have a fine opportunity to show off him
self and the comedy to advantage.
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MIcHIGAS.-Gov. Barry has called an extra
session of the legislature, to convene on the 7th
day of June next. To this measure, says the
Detroit Advertiser he was driven by action, or
rather rant Of action, by the legislature at the
constitutional session.
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The Harrisburg Democratic Union states that
Col John w. Forney is to be n candidate for
the clerkship of the House of Representatives
of the United States at the next session, and
with confidence predicts his success.
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James's two eternal horsemen have reap
peared in the STORY without name," now in
course of publication. They enter upon the
scene at the opening of the tenth chapter as
follows: The two horsemen rode on their
way. Neither spoke for several minutes, Sir
Philip Hastings bordering sternly on all that
had passed, and his Younger companion" sc.
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wAsHINGTOS'

n.-To rHy PuBuc-After the LIST OF July, 1851, the
postage on the Ray A~er'oan Telegraph (and as yet we
e M other will be, per quarter in adoance follows
Fjo, miles or UNDER rs cents fifty and not
three hundred 90 cents; three hundred and not
ceedng thousand rs cents &C. Amy person wishing
10 served for three months after the above date need
only pay his quarters postage, and send gold dollar
and silver quarter in small leter-postage paid Of
course
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HUDSON RIVER
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF NE wv YORK

Office SerenM street, third door aboue d, (opposite
the office Of the Lntell'gencer.)
CAPITAL $200,0OO
Al paid and securely Invested besides large surplus
WILL insure MERCHANDISE, DWELLINGS, HOUSE.
HOLD FURNITURE, and other property, any where in
the DISTRICT AND ADJOINING STATES the most favorable
terms.
Ss- No policy issued for greater amount than 5000
any one risk.
The public may rest assured that all losses sustained
by this Company will be ADJUSTED AND PROMPT
LII PAID
ISAIAH BLOOD, President
T. G. MORGAN Vice President
p J. AVERY, Secry GEO. B. ARMSTRONG,
may 12-tf Agent, Washington, d. C..
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SUPERIOR DAGUERREOTYPEs- Premium

SUPERIOR DAGUERREOTYPES-1 LIST Premium |!
r III. WHTTEHURsT has extended the field of his op-
~ erations over more ground than any daguerreo-
typst in the country. His galleries may be found on
Pennsylvania avenue, between and 9th streets; No
207 Baltimore street. Baltimore; Broadway and
Leonard street. New York; No. " Main street. Richmond;
Sycamore street. Petersburg Main street. Norfolk; and
Main street. Lynchburg, Virginia.
His beautiful and highly finished electro Daguerreo-
types are an extraordinary Improvement nsuring faithful
and highly finished likenesses in a few seconds.
j. II. W. calls the attention of the public generally 10
his elegantly furnished gallery Lane fuckers
new store, where free exhibition Of pictures will be
given
Notwithstanding the unusual competition in daguerre.
opes at the recent Fair Of the Maryland Institute he
awarded the first medal by the judges
Lkenesses Of every description copied and postmorem
cases attended to. ap 30-d6mo
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THE CAMBRIA's NEws.-Our dispatches yes
terday contained all that was of interest in the
intelligence brought by this steamer The pa
pers received this morning contain nothing
more than the same accounts amplifed.
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AUCTION SALE.

NHE UNDERSIGNED, wishing to locate himself in an
other part of the city, will sell his two tenements at
private SALE between this date and the 18th day of the
months and If not then sold he will offer the enements
at public sale on that day. at o'clock p The proper
y Is situated on Eighth between and Streets
Terms will be made known at the sale.
may It'd II. B. ROBERTSON
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Music AT THE CAPIToL.-The music and the
The Capitol park and portico swarmed with
sweet faces, and the air was filed with the
gentle undulations of soul-moving strains.
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LEATHER LEATHERl

NHE SUBSCRIBER begs to inform his friends and the
Trade in general that he has just returned from the
North with large assortment Of FRENCH CALF SKINS,
of the most approved brands and Patent Calf Skins and
Leather in general all Of which he will sell low, for
cash, approved credits.
As dozen French Calf Skins from s17 to $50 per dozen
Homemade CalfSkin, Kipps and Uppers
Harness, Bride, and Band Leather
Morocco Shoes Lining and Binding Skins
Spanish Sole, Slaughter Skirting
Shoe Finding and Soze's Kilt
B8- Agent for H. ii. DAYS Webbing for Congress
Boots T. q. FORD,
may Elm Corner Tth and @ streets
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ROCHESTER,, May 16.-There is an invitation
to Mr.. Webster in circulation in this city, nu-
merousy signed already, inviting him to visit
the city and address our citizens.
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PHILADELPHIA MARKET.

PHLADELPHIA, May I4-b p m.
The market to-day generally quiet Stocks steady
sales 5000 shares Penn SIS at 92 sales also of susque
hanna canal at 65 u.
Sales of 500 bbls -four at $4.25 for common brands
choice do. $436 Corn meal s275@2S1. Rye -four $3.50
344.
Mhent isn niet and landing doYnYarda.
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NEW BOOKS NEW BOOKS !!

NEW BOOkS! NEW bOOkS!
NETHODISM IN EARNEST, by James Caughey
Nl Eminent Dead, or Triumphs of Faith
Fox's Book of Martyrs quarto size cheap
Andrews Latin English Lexicon
Robnson's Greek and English Lexicon
Webster's Quarto Dictionary, unabridged
Greek Testament, with Lexicon
Wrongs of Women and Judah's Lion by c. Elizabeth
Recognition of Friends in Heaven
Spirit of Prayer, by Hannah More. t.r
A. GRAY,
may loco 9TH street. opposite Odd Fellows Hall
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The LATE MURDER The examination of
John Day, for the murder of his wife, Catharine
Day. took place this morning, at the Jail, before
Justice Goddard. The witnesses examined were
those called before the coroner on Tuesday, and
the evidence elected substantially the same,
with the additional and important fact that the
prisoner had been seen walking with the de-
ceased, in familiar and pleasant conversation,
on the night before the murder, and that this is
believed to be their last interview prior to the
commission of the horrible act.
He was fully committed to answer to the
charge of murder before the June term of the
Criminal Court.
The funeral of the deceased was numerously
attended yesterday afternoon, and the exhibit
ton Of grief and distress was touchingly affect
ing. As she lay in death she was visited by
many, who describe her appearance as that of
sleep, a smile resting upon her features though
the pallor of death was on her brow
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THE CENTRE Market was overlooking with
the good things Of the season. We observed
many new things in the garden line. Goose
berries were selling at 20 cents quart; cur
rants, 12I cents strawberries, 20, 379, so,
and 624 cents quart; green peas, 40 cents q
peck. Eggs are down to 124 cents dozen.
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heat is quiet, and tending downwards.
NEW YORK MARKET.

NEW York, May 14-6 pm.
The -four market is somewhat more activesaes to-day
of IL 900 bbls at $406M for common State brands Gen
esee $4.62@475; Southern do. $4.56(@475 Corn meal
x2m212
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FT- The Union Literary Society will hold
its next stated meeting at Woodburys Academy, corner
and 18th Streets at quarter before s, this Thursday
evening An essay will be read by of the members
Question for debate continued from last meeting
The public are invited to attend.
a
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MARTINS COLUMBIAN OINTMENT.

rIHIS OINTMENT has been used in this city for the last
five years, with complete Certificates of
commentator have been received from Of most
respectable citizens for Burns, Bruises, Cuts Chblan
Sores Scad Head Sore Breast Ulcers Fever Sores Corns
determinations of every kind Price 25 cents per box
For sale by DANL b. CLARKE,
may 1b-4t Wholesale retail agent Island.
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BOARDING.

DOARD.-A Gentleman aud Lady, or family with
I'D but two three children, can be accommodated with
ROOMS in very pleasant part Of the city, ON
terms Inquire at the ONCE Of the American Telegraph
may -
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SODA WATER

QUITS celebrated SOFA FOUNTAIN Is In full operation
ID Good Syrups and plenty Of Ice.
Call In and try IL at BUTTS Apothecary
may 1h-dlm and Drug Store. Pa and 18th st.
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FRENCH WORKED COLLARS, LACEs &c.

Il UST 0PENED-A new and handsome assortment of
~ French worked COLLARS, UNDERSLEEyES, and
Infants Waists
Cambria Muslin Insertings Edgings-rich styles
Valencia and other Laces
Linen Handkerchief, from IL to 10 centsn superior
article for IL Il cents
Alexander's Kid Gloves, silk Mitts and Gloves
Fresh lot of RIBBONS, Hosiery, Flowers Bonnet Caps
Grapes, Laces, Gimps Straw and Corded Bonncts
800 Palm Leaf Fans Spanish, Ivory frame, Feather do
Chldrens Silver Round Combs Tuck & Side-Combs
And general assortment of Fancy Goods which Ladies
and Gentlemen are invited to examine for themselves
B1~ Grape and Lace Hats made TO order.
MRS. Il. COLLISIONS
may 10 Fancy Millinery Store, 7th St, above II.
Bs- CITY SURvEYOR.-we respectfully pre-
sent to the consideration Of the people W. w De MAINE
suitable candidate for City Surveyor at the ensuing
election This gentleman is in every way qualified TO dis
charge the duties Of that Office and will be supported by
may 12-td MANY.
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JUDGE CRANoH.-We are gratifed to learn
that the venerable Judge CRANcH has quite re-
covered from his late severe indisposition, and
that his mind, which sank for a brief moment
under the pressure of disease, was prompt to
rally, and has ever since been clear, calm, and
vigorous. We are sure that this information,
which we have from the best authority, win be
most acceptably received by the very large Cir
Gle of the friends of Judge G. in this community
and throughout the country. He is now nearly
eighty-four years old, and has for forty-six
years occupied his present judicial position,
having been an associate on the bench for seye-
raj years previously.
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B0ARDING

MRS W0RTHINGT0N, ON the north side OF ID street
Nl four doors east Of Tenth, Is prepared to accom-.
modate Married and Single Gentlemen with Board and
pleasant rooms. Also Meals without lodging
NAV lin