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STOKEs, GILBERT, ~ Co., 40 Gin street, corner Il
Fulton, of the city Of New York. offer lots suit @
chaseu-
1000 boxes tin plate, y
900 " roofing plata 1870
1900 f." Tin plates, ono
5000 bundles sheet iron, No. 10 to37
900 RIG 7.
best acko,if Ru.si. iron o no e
20 cases copper, from IA TO IS or assorted
900 buRdle- wire, No. o tol
500 pigs government tin
500 = straits
500 a Lead
100 casks MosseImen's zinc, ato 10
10 " reguus OF antimony
5000 pounds battery kettles, assorted
Together with full machines aa
other articles In the line.
Mar ls-yswAw
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"A IL. and Mrs. HLAaKO have the of infor1nisS
u the ladies' and gentlemen Of Washington that their DANCING
Academy, AT the saloon of Temperance Hail. street, and w
opened every day from 10 O'Clock, to O'Clock tef~
ing sundays)
Parties and upon with eiea
lent musicians for moderate price. Applications BE- na%
Parker's Fancy Store, National Bo,el.
reb =
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r. ~. CI0sNEs, Archis~.t s"d ssvn Eagsn~~r ha.
W removed
vans avenue b~t~s~n IN. nd 18Th west. -
Fob 4-du
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WILLIAM TUCKER, draper and tailor, Penny.
w ysnia avenue, between 9th respectfully CATS wv
attention Of his friends and public be has Just
turned from New York with Of and besteiss
assortments Of French and English cloths and vsun
offered In this city which he erecnte the mos
fashionable s. the shortest would the pw
10 call specimens BE- SUI
passed in style workmanship
N BAso, superior and choice reniemsns ""
nshing soodr something entirely all Of will 10 sold
very moderate prices.
Mar 2l-3aw3w
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ENN" AT p"NATE sALE.-We have for private sale /,
containing about os acres lying road two
miles from The Eastern Brunch bridge
,s., '''.e " COCO owe'ng on the premises For
Feb 21--dtf and C,o,n ;...,a ~
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NEW spring GoodsJ. RIGGLEs, tailor, has ne
~ pleasure Of informing his
inxon That he has just returned from stock =
The latest imporatons in his line, would invite h
senhon, The goods all Of best and genuine ~
bacing every variety Of the approved aud VIII be @
posed OF at low All who him with call es
gea, bargains and good ts pains spared rive .s
faction TO those who paronye him He will take pleasure in n
ing his goods and earnestly invites Examination OF them BY sue"
rs desire good garments.
-. Seventh street, few doors below Laiha- ba"1
Mar 1e--1teon
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DuRE Irish Linens and I.lnen Goods tsen~raIIy.-I
have the best Irish linens
dsons make and packages fam-
lies also, fine fer Blossoms
go shiing cloths, celebrated
this
Towens-; ds mask napkins very patterns designs
Table dsmask, all prices and widths be pure
linen, sale.
with linen and COTTON .heetings pillow linens
table and toilet covers OF woo1en, linen, and cotton.
And in all kinds OF
hotel keepers, which will be sold prices
q. w. VERIFY,
- Pennsylvania avenue between 7h and sts.
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LE second to"rs~.-Dn"etng Academy.
y r. Liable has the honor IN tho a,
VI Washington and George OF dn.r,
lessons for the will Thnr.ay :, H.
residence Pennsylvania svenu-, opposite iards II.
Days OF tuit'opi THURSDAYS. and Sam
days, oeorRs,o~n--Mosaays ard Fridays.
dec 9s--dum
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pARAsOIs, sun-shsdes and have this day
opened two cases OF shades
new and elegant styles shapes Ladies
above articles have only call all fancies
suited. = 49, - "
Also one gentsmen's umbrellas some very handsome
and highly finished. - -
q. w, VERY,
Mart = -
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MOURNISG Goods Ladies'.
M 10 pieces black baraEe, very
do do mourning siIk
10 do do alpaca, all grades and prices
10 do do Canton cloths
do do bombaxine best make
- DO do and white barage delsins, very pretty
With calicocs, rnghsms, lawns, &c.
@. w VERIFY
- 90, Pennsylvania avenue between 7th nd ..
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DRONEEDINGS and Debates % the Virginia WAs'
Convention OF is1o-'30 Price - So
The Nrna Report Of 1879 800 touching the alien ana ~
lion laws, together with the Virginia resolutions Of Deceme'
f7ae. Price 81 so
Commentaries the Laws OF Virginia by Henry ~ es"t
| Fncker-2 vols. Price $40. -,
Matthew'S Guide In parnee
forms for discharge duties adapted the new cod
Virginia. Price 81 -. -,
An Essny Slavery by Thomas Dew late president {" ""
liam and Mary College, Virginia. Price so cents on
lar TASLoh
TIE Phsrnscopo~t~ of the United states OF A"ass
by authority ofibe National Medical Convention h Vi =" W."
ington In is50. Jnst p,bi,sbed. IN
MARI FRANCk TAfLo"
MOUNT HOPE historical romano. by q. !" ~
vi =
Msry bsl---s Frspeons story by lab h Abbott
London Lsbor and the London Poor by ticnp WAY
Mar ~ IkANCk 1hNho"
INANTEu.-i good thorough Hno fI IT,,
w and br,ns
" situation by applying residence OF uls ~
corner NJ VI Vermont avenos
Mar 1850
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Mr.. Webster and lady up from Annapolis in the
morning train to the junction. and proceeded thence
Washington.
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AMERICAN AND FOREIGN AGENCY,
CITY OF wAsHIN0ro,

CITY or WASHINGTON,
/ INDER the direction of AARON HAIGHT PAL
III MER OF New York, and WORTHINGTON
GARRETTSON SNETHEN OF New Orleans, At
torncys and Counsellors OF the Supreme Court Of the
United States
This establishment Is formed for the following
objects
l For practicng law n the Supreme Court OF the
United States, and conducting professional business
before Congress.
g. For the prosecution and recovery Of all claims,
In law equity against the United States before Con-
grcss or the Executive Departments, against for
eign Governments before Boards of Commissioners.
g. For the settlement OF accounts with the State,
Treasury, War, Navy, Post Office and Interior De-
ties, and forfetures, for alleged violations Of the
revenue, post Office, or other laws.
d. For securing letters patent for inventions from
the United States from foreign Governments, and
procuring land warrants and pensions under the
rious pension laws OF the United States.
s. For collections generally, embracing debts, lcga-
cies, and nheritances in the United States and for
eign countries.
g. For the purchase and sale OF lands in any of the
States Territories OF the Union and loanng moneys
on mortgage or real estate lying therein.
z. For investment OF funds in United States and
State stocks and loans collection of the divide nds
thereon, and generally, FOR the transactions Of all bu-
siness pertaining to law, loan and banking agency
All communications addressed, post paid, to Messrs
Palmer & Snethen, American ind Foreign Agency
city OF Washington, will receive prompt nd faithful
attention. PALMER x SNETHEN,
Office No. S, Carroll Place, Capitol HILL
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LIFE OF JOMN RANDOLPH

LIFE or JOHN RANDOLPH
D. AYpaut0a 4 Co. 400 Hrosa,osy ,vew York
Have now,rssdy &hp fonEth sdition.
IFE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF ROANOKE
IL BY Hugh A. Garland. Two volumes l2mo.
Portraitsi ~ 50. lt
- Mr.. Garland has given US 4 dsguerrso'ype Of
character more eccsnsric and variable than Ura-
nus itself. and withal, two volumes Of exceedingly
choice historical residing ."--[Rspublic.
The biography Of Randolph has greater charms
than the most exciting fiction. ''-Charlesion .Msr-
curry 10
"A good life Of this remarkable man has long
been desired. Mr.. Garland has furnished an ex-
tremely readable book, the two volumes not onIy
contain the history OF his life, and analysis of his
character, but an interesting account Of the poll
tics and the public men of the day. ."-[ Crescent.
T" Since Kennedys life of William Writ, we
have had no biography, certainly no American BIZ
ography, which viii al all compare in interest with
this work. IL must be read by mutitudes with in
tense interest. FL t-Neioark Daily Advertiser
" Mr; Garland has made good use of his mate
rial, and has given a striking and accurate ,por-
traiture Of the errac and brillian, subject Of his
pen. IN Orleans Dsiis.
This book fills blank in the biographical no.
tees OF distinguished Americans. The two vol
umes gives us a faithful account of his whole Gu
reer, an analysis of his celebrated speeches, &c. 4"
-PhiladeipkiG Enquirer.
"As biography, it is marked by directness
and unity of purpose, and by comprehensiveness
and variety OF manner. "-[ Boston Post.
1T is one of the most interesting American BIZ
ograPhies with which we are acquainted. 81 Ere
ming Post.
:. The work Is written in en- easy and beautiful
style, and is replete with striking passages. The
author is intimately acquainted with American
literature, and the great men who, at different
times, have played distinguished part in the
drama of the Republic. II forms valuable addi-
tion to our national history. democratic Rsciec
March I7--d.tw-w
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Inlnnnstailllf,.,; !. ?

tsxk< IL
pons w. ~noae OF each article specified In the fore
cTs$ Ta$ ..l wiil be dssmsd cIsss. aud the person
,icss !, ~ susnlsh Any claso or description of a
rscs;,s - 'as lowest price, quality considered shs
bond. wi,h a,aa'' ,w" for the same, on executing
the clerk for ill., ~ more sureties. satisfactory to
ions'urs Of twice the contract pr,cs ~ sssS =,
'anutsi winch bond must be filed 10 H. o;cs ~ ~
said clerk w,hio ten days afer The oes ol
Desn opened and the result declared. '''"'' nav
ns i'snl - reserved, IN case il should be ne
oessaIy 70 order further supply of all or snv of
the articles contained in the above list. '"s VI
The clerk also reserves the right 10 udgs and
determines whether the articles offered conform 80
the samples furnished or not, and may, in his dis,
cre'ion, refuse to receive them, If In his opinion
they do not answer the purpose for which they
are intended
k NJ. YOUNG,
Clerk House Of Representatives u. s.
April l5--lawtJulyI
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n =
With the name Of tie prep6j6r. 'xn1 the price Of
the article. Tbs whole ~ 0nch astieie specified
ia the FOREGOING list viii NJ Aaaase1 ,eiass and
The person Offering y furnish any soeh class at
'ne lowest price lquaiiy considsrsd) will receive
ooh'rTet Tor the same, on executing b0sd, with
l~o or more surees satisfactory to the Secretary
OF 'hs SENATE, for the performances thereof, under
ione"ure OF twice the contract price in cass Of
auts' which bond isto be filed in the o6lce OF the
sa'a secretary within ten days after the proposals.
nave been accepted. fs'I
II any article contracted for should not be de-
Nered Within ths time stipulated, or should be
n.etior s an any respect to the sample, the bond
" sne contractor will be put in suit.
s,an oposais should be endorsed ss Proposals for
sauonefy Tor the Senate" and be directed 70 the
sep.e'ary oftbe Senate at Washington.
faoPosals and specimens mnat he dsl;v.r~d .,
the office free Of charge. -'' ~ '''''''' "'
AnoAa a AsBURY DICKENS,
- Secretary OF the Senate.
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- y
pso1orsoxs IL }an Aaxs u }hs Uxt$sb
ton of"asnsraI 0rdses'' No. s., Of July =. l66l
Ordnance Dspsrtwsnfs Lieut.. Col. Henry X.
Craig, to be Colonel. July 10, 1851. vios Faleest.
dismissed
Major Rufus l.. Baker. TO bs Lieut.. Colonel,
July 10, 1851, vies Grain, promoted.
Captain Edward Harding, to be Major, July 10,
1851, vies Banker, promoted.
First Lieut. Peter ". Hagnsr, 70 be Captain,
July Is, 1851, rice Harding, promoted.
Second Lieut. George Dsshon. to be First Lieu
tenant. July l6. 1851, pics Hagnsr, promoted.
Brevet Second Lieut.. Stephen v Benst, to be
Second Lieutenant, July 10, 1851, rice Deshon
promoted.
Third Regiment cf f.4rtiltery-Brevet Second Lieut..
Charles S. Winder, to be Second Lieutenant, Ju ly
81, 1851, rice Patten, resigned Company H.
The Secretary of War directs the assignment of
officers ofOrdnsnce to duties and stations as fol-
lows;
Lieut.. Colonel Banker, to be Inspector Of Arse
nails and Armories, in place Of Lieut.. Col. Craig,
promoted.
Major Symington, to Watervlist Arsenal, New
York.
M ,jor Ball, TO Allegheny Arsenal. Pennsylvania
Major Harding, to Watertown Arsenal, Massa-
chusetis.
Captain Huger, to Haraer's Ferry Armory,
Virginia.
Captain Bradford, to Charleston Arsenal, South
Carolina.
Captain Ramsay, TO Fort Monroe Arsenal, ,Vir-
ginia.
Captain Thornton, to N ew York Arsenal, New
York.
Captain Whitley, to ST. Louis Arsenal, Missouri
Captain Talcott, to Augusta Arsenal, Georgia.
Captain Morgan, to Barton Arsenal, Louis
lana.
Captain Hagner, to Frankford Arsenal, Penn
sylvania.
First Lieutenant Wainwright, to Detroit Arsenal.
Michigan.
First Lieutenant Calender, to Kennebec Arsenal
Maine.
First Lieutenant Kingsburg, to Little Rock Ar
seal, Arkansas.
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100 DOLLARS REWARD I

DAN away from the subscriber, October 9th
IL 1887, from bis residence N Willow Swamp,
South Edsto River, Ornngeburg District, South
Carolina, negro man named HOWARD, about
six feet high, and otherwise well proportioned,
and of black complexion. full faced, high fore
head, prominent nose, and no whskers; having
one of bis arms the letter s, or a mark resemb-
ling IT. He had scar on the inner ankle of.
presume, the left foot He speaks with plaus-
biity and ease; is rather assuming in his address,
yet mild and humble in his manners. He is a
keen. shrewd fellow, walks fast and quite erect,
and is apt to bear oncommonly much on his toes
when hurried He said that he originally be-
longed TO farmer named Joshua Lee, near Gin
ton. in Virginia, either there Norfolk or Rich
mond, in that State, presume he took up quar-
ters. Any person finding and apprehending the
same, and delivering him safely into the hands of
the subscriber, shall receive the above reward of
one hundred dollars, besides reasonable expenses
that he may be at in coming and returning.
WILLIAM RILEY.
May 10-6,pw
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PROSPECTUS OF THE CUBAN LIBERIA
TOR, neat Book OF 300 octave pages, illus
trated with engrsvings. Price 81, payable inva
riably when subscribing, to enable the author tc
have 1t done in the finest style of the Arts.
Editors who copy this, and postmasters who
will frank remttances. are authorized to act al
agents for the work, and retain 95 per cent com
mission. Confident Of the most liberal support in
this enterprise, shall endenvor to merit 1t, and
close kssty penned Prospectus upon the noun
tain waves Of the Ocean, as well as the draughts
for steel plates representing the author before the
Inquisaters, and American Ladies and Gentle
men IN Havana, throwing bngs of gold as an of
fering for his liberation, upon the desk Of The
American Consul EDWARD STIFF,
Author Of " The Texan Emig rant,' and late edi
tor Of the " Cherokee Sentinel" at Cedar Bluff
Alabama. March z.
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LAUNCH OF AN JRoN STEAMER IN San FRAN
cssco.--The new iron steamer Empire was
launched in Happy Valley, on the 18th ult This
6ne bost is built entirely of Iron, with flat bot
tom, snd intended to run between San Fran
cisco and MsrysvilIe. The Empire is 23 feet
beam, length on deck 1870, breadth 36. With a
lead Of 400 tons, she will draw but three and a
half feet Of water, and will thus be valuable for
navigating the rivers when the water is low. A
large assembly were present to witness the
launch, and number Of ladies' were on board
when she went off She was built by Capt. s.
Card, who will take the command Of her in
shout thirty days. She will have an upper cabin
106 fest long and ~ feet vide, with row Of
stats-rooms on each side.
The interesting account by the last arrival
shows wonderful degree Of progress in the
mechanic arts in that new State. Already Cali
fornih n, in this respect sr ahead Of mnch olde,
States in the valley Of the Mississppi
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penslon nnA nohnkv Y.and = sencv

Psnslen ana Donnky Land Agency.
| FFHE subscribsr has opsnsd in the city Of Wash
| j instpp an AGENcX for the prosecution ol
AZ descriptions Of claims sgainss the General
GQvsrpmeut.
His psrfscs Knowledge ef III the Pension ~.
aud the PLACES whsre are A>positad all evidence Of
service now extant, viii epAble him To ealablish
many claims which have long remained suspend
ed for want Of proof aud proper attention.
He, therefore, offers to tbs public his services,
particularly in the following cases, VIZ;
Suspended and rejected claims under all the PEN
sion Laws:
Applications for Increase Of pension, under any
Of the Pension Laws, where the pensioners are
dissatisfied with their present allowance.
For all those widows who received, or are enti-
lied to receive the years pension due on the 4h
of March, 1648; under the acts of July 7th 1885,
March Sd, lS43, and June l7th, 1874, being those
who were married before the lst of January 1894,
he will undertake to establish, under the act Of
February I'd, l646, their claims to pensions for
life. commencing on the 4th of March, lS46, when
their pensions under the foregoing acts termi-
uated.
For all those widows Of revolutionary officers
or soldiers, who were married after 1893, but be-
fore january I'd, 1900, he will undertake to estab-
hsh their claims to pensions for life, commencing
on the 4th Of March, l848, under the act of July
%, l648.
To all those widows ofrevolutionary pensioners
whose claims have been rejected or suspended for
want Of proof of service; or those who are in the
receipt of pension under any of the pension
laws, less than that received by their husbands
under the acts OF May 18th, 1928, or June eth,
1882, he will ensure the same amount per an
mum that their husbands received from the time
the pension is made to commence by the law un-
der which they claimed or have been pensioned
BOUNTY LAND,
he ix-tn III. IA
rem of deceased officers and priyates, who served
IN the war of 1912 with Great Britain, the Mexi-
can war, or in any of the Indiaa Wars. since 1880
Terms moderate, where the claim is established,
ofher,cise no charge. #er
The subscriber is also appointed Agent for the
District of Columbia for the British Commercial
Life Insurance Company, established in 1920, and
empowered by act of Parliament, for the insurance
Of lives and the endowment Of children, in Lon
don, New York and Washington city, Capital
$1,000 900.
Communications addressed to the subscriber,
Washington, ID. c., will receive prompt attention
M. THOMPSON,
Attorney and Counsellor al La,c, aud Commits
missioner Of Deeds for North and South Carolina
p. S. Refer, if necessary, to the heads of de-
partments, and to members of Congress generally.
March 25--tf
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e. a. r. l.. KERRIsON A. co.
Direct Importers Of
Il 0 r. E | G n DRY GOD S

III Charleston, South Carolina,
NOULD respectfully inform their friends, and
w those who purchase Dry Goods in their
city, that they are prepared, and are offering
very large and well assorted stock of Foreign and
Domestic, Staple, and Fancy Dry Goods, selected
Importing direct, they feel assured Of being able
to sell goods as low in Charleston, as they can be
bought in any other market in the United States
They would call particular attention TO Linen
Goods, Of every description; the make will be
found of best finish, and perfectly free from any
smirtue Of cotton Also 10 their stock of Drts
Goods, which will be found second to none in the
market.
Terms Cash, or city ncceptances.
c. e. Z. l.. KERRISON, l. co.
No 300 King, northwest corner King and Mnrke
Feb. 10. streets
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~ BROTHER, CONRAD OAHME. who

MY BROTHER, CONRAD OAHME, who
lu came from the South to Washington in
company with my uncle. Stouberd, many years
ago. and went with him from Washington to Bal
timore, is requested to call on the undersigned.
also request my children, Christian and Fred
erick Oahms, who landed in the port Of Baltimore
years ago; the latter since then being enlisted in
the u. y. Army, 70 let me hear from thsm
Ny uncle, 0ottlieb Elhard, who used 70 live in
warrington few years ago, is also requested to
let me know his whereabouts. ..I a
FREDERICK OAHME.
~ 7th street between Fl 4 4.
Washington. D, G.
The Baltmore Son will insert the shove three
times
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GREAT ELECTORAL HESSIAN
STATE LOAN
Of672hn 600 DnlLnr

Of6,725,000 Dollars
THIS Loan is guaranteed by the Government,
and contracted by the eminent Banking
House Of Messrs. M. A. Won RorHscHuLp AND
Sous, in Frankfort-on the Maine. The following
capital Prizes must be gained, viz:
j j sf ss.SSs SSs Dollars Of ass sss Dollars
"a $4,000 " 40 500
&c, DC The smallest Prize 10 IS Dollars
The next drawing takes place irrevocabIy on the
Isl Of June, 1851.
7ns pries Of The Ticker. il as tbiioses:
ticket for Dollars ticketsfor q Dollars
20 LOO SIS 4" 900 -
Rsmittances can be made in Bank Notes, Bills
or BsaNu On Europe, &c. Each shareholder will
rse1ivs, ftss of sxpenss, the Prospsctas With fel
p4ssisa34n, and shsr the drawing, hs liz Ct ths
1ne1(6l nuqbsu, whish will saso b P@bishpd
MIMI Fxn1Ak joiifnaIa The Prizes viii b paid
q d3(A ~ H1nkfbst-oa44ks4fd Maine, Paris, Lon-
don, NV yosk, 0s NV OrismA
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Or rxE FouarH OF JuLr, the opening Of tbs
Ma1nvsus and Chattanooga rAilrosd, hotn NASH
A4l9ts 4Gtshessboeoush, distance - shirtyrtwo
1H26s 1ss 70 he osisbzated BY agrsat bashssas,
Ak,mkisA, = i sappeasd, net lsss than le'eee
auM h. present
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WIZ. HO w LAND,
Importer and Dealer in Dry Goods, in

cHARLLsToS, sc.
"OULD call the attention of planters risitin,
w Charleston for their supplies. to his stock
Of Dry Goods, which is kept constantly full, and
embraces a complete assortment for families and
plantation wear; and, in Dress Goods, from the
low-priced, TO the richest, latest, and most fash
ionable.
All Goods Of Southern manufacture, he will par
tculary keep.
No 224. bend OF King ST.. Charleston
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mrs. JANE TAYLOR

TTAS several vacant rooms for families, single
III ladies, and gentlemen. The house is large,
pleasant, and airy, and situated in the best part
Of Washington, between Al and 9th streets, on
Pennsylvania avenue. A first rate table is kept
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M. THOMPSON,

ATTORNEY .9.ND COUNSELLOR at LAW.
COMMISSIONER OF Deeds fNorth and South
~ Carolina Agent for Revolutionary Pens on
Claims, Bounty Lands, and every other descrp
ton OF Claims against the various Departments OF
the General Government and before Congress
Also, Agent for the British Commercial Life In
surnnce Company; Capital 10000 900.
III Office one door Uesf Of Jackson Hall, Penn
syivania .4renus, WAsBIseTov, ID. c..
P.S. Refer, If necessary, to the Heads Of De
partments and to Members Of Congress generally