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&C. Fair for the BeneGt of the Poor.

&C. Fair for the Benefit OF the Poor.-Thc
Ladies of the Union Benevolent and Employment
Society propose having Fair at Odd Fellows
Hall, Seventh street, commencing on Monday
evening, Sth instant, and to be continued each day
and evening during the week. A variety of fancy
articles and refreshments, together with quantity
Of ready made clothing, the work of the women
employed by the Society, will be displayed and
offered for sale.
The Ladies confidently hope that in this way
their almost exhausted treasury may be replen-
ished, and they be enabled joyfully and thank
fully to carry the work in which they are and
have been for years engaged. of adding to the com
fort (by providing them with work and the neces-
sariea of lie) Of that large class of persons which
in common with every other city is to be found in
our mdst-the suffering and industrious poor.
The object i5 one of all others, il is thought,
which must commend itself to the sympathies OF
our nature, and particularly at this season of the
year, causing each favored child of Heaven to be
willing and anxious to evnce their gratitude to the
Giver of every good, by returning something of
what they have received to their less favored
brethren
Any contributions in fancy articles or refresh
ments will be gratefully received, and may be sent
TO Odd Fellows Hall, on Monday next, or to Mrs.
Mills, Mrs o. b. Brown Mrs. Eckard and Mrs
Chas Fowler, Directresses of the Society.
Dec
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SILVER AND plated GOODS.

THE SUBSCRIBERS would call the attention of
4 persons DESTROYS of buying Silver ana Plated
Spoons, Forks, Ladies', Cups, Mugs, Cream potts.
and sets to an assortment which they have on band
and will sell at very moderate prices. Our silver
work ls all made at our establishment, and
will be warranted fine as coin, and as neatly
finished as can be found in this country. Jewelry
and Siverware of every description made to order
and repaired at short notice
Particular attention paid to the repairing of
Chronometers, Clocks, Watches, and Musical
Boxes. KEYWORTH, LEWIS & CO.
Dec 5-d3t% Three doors west OF 9th street
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THE. REPUBLIC.

HATS, CAPS, AND GENTLEMEN'S FUR
NIsHING GOODS JUST RECEIVED.
ID EEBE'S superior New York style of Hats and
~ Caps; Philadelphia, Paris, and London, beau
tiful and much admired; Washington style SLOUGH
Hats, of every style and price; children's Fancy
Hats and Caps, in pleasing variety. Also large
and elegant assortment OF Gentlemen's Fancy
Goods and Toilet Articles
Gentlemen in want of the above articles are most
respectfully invited to call and examine my stoc k
which is now complete, and of superior quality,
at moderate prices CHAS. II LANE,
New Hat, Cap, and Gentemen's Furnishing Estab-
lishment, Pennsylvania avenue, between A. and
9th streets Dec 2-d3wif
Union Telegraph, and Wash. News.l
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ITO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS- and vIsl-

THO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS and VIsl-
TORS.-DUVALL & BROTHER, Diapers
and Tailors would call the attention of their old
customers in Congress and visitors generally to
the fact of their removal square west to their
new store, between A and 9th streets, erected
since the adjournment of last Congress
They are prepared with complete assortment
OF new and fashionable goods in their line Of bust
ness, which they will make TO order in their usual
style of taste and elegance.
Also, Gentemen's Furnishing Articles, such as
Shirts, Gloves, Umbrellas, Suspendcrs, Cravats,
Handkerchief5, &c.
We have Of our own make few new style pat
tern Over garments. DUYALL & BROTHER.
Dec l-eod2wif
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WILLIAM TUCKER, Merchant Tailor,
Wv Lame 81 fuckers Building, PennsyI-
vania avenue, between FOur-and-a-haIf
and Sixth streets respectfully calls the attention
OF Members of Congress, strangers, and the public
generally, to his large and we'll selected stock of
Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings, all of which he
is prepared to execute in his usual elegant style.
shall have in the course oftwo weeks some more of
those fine, rich, and superior over garments which
have been much admired for their STYLE quality
and comfort; and, being determined to do business
on the cash principle my motto is small profits and
quick returns.
N. b. All kinds of military garments made in
Wanted, two or three good Coat hands; none but
the best workmen need apply.
Nov 20-3tawlm
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AMERICAN AND FOREIGN AGENCY,

AMERICAN AND FOREIGN AGENCY,
City of Washington,
L NDER the direction of AARON HAIGHT
~ PALMER, of New York, Counsellor of the
Supreme Court of the United States for the follow
ing objects:
/. Conducting professional business in the Su-
preme Court of the United States especial attention
will be given to cases OF California Land Titles
coming up on appeal.
The prose cuton and recovery of all claims, in
law or equity, against the United States, before
Congress or the Executive Departments, or against
Foreign Governments before Boards of Commits
sioners.
g. The settlement of accounts with the State,
Treasury, War, Navy, Post Office, and Interior
Departments, and obtaining the remission of Fines
Penalties, and Foreichres, for alleged violations of
the Revenue, Post Office, or other laws.
A. Securing Letters Patent for inventions from
the United States or from Foreign Governments,
and procuring Land Warrants and Pensions
under the various Pension Laws of the United
States.
5. Collections generally, embracing Debts Le-
Foreign Countries.
g. Investment of Funds in the United States and
State Stocks and Loans, and on Bond and Mort
gage of Freehold Estate.
foundations from the leading European Ian
guages executed with fidelity and despatch.
All communications addressed, postpaid, to the
undersigned, will receive prompt and faithful at
tention. He is solely authorized to settle the
Agency Business and concerns of the late firm Of
Palmer < Snethen. Office on south side of Penn
syivania avenue, near the Treasury Department.
AARON ii. PALMER,
Dec 2-dlw-wtf At Wizards Hotel.
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ST. LOUIS HOTEL, NEW oRLEANs

ar. NUDGE & WILSON, formerly of the
Aliii St Charles beg leave to inform the travel
ling public that the ST. LOUIS HOTEL is now
open.
During the past summer the house has been ro-
modelled, extensive additions made, and entirely
refurnished, which will enable us to accommodate
with comfort and elegance our friends.
Dec 4-lw
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DIED,

In this city, on Tuesday evening, the I'd instant
after very short illness, FRANCIS BARRY, sr.,
in the 10th year of his age
On Tuesday evening, the I'd instant, after short
illness, in the 9th year of her age, AMELIA ELE-
NORA LITTLE, daughter of JAMES and ARAMlN-
IA LITTLE.
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TO RAILROAD CoMpANIEs.

II & F. BLANDY, Propretors Of Locomotive
Al, Engine Works, GAINESVILLE, Ohio, respectful
ly give notice to railroad companies that they arc
now prepared to furnish Engines of the most N.
proved construction and finish, which. for capacity
speed, and durability, are not excslled In this
country.
ALSO, all other railroad machinery, of both wrought
and cast iron, pertaining to the road, stations or
machine shops
Terms as favorable as any other builders in the
United States.
The facilities Of transportation from GAINESVILLE
arc as good as from any other point in the Union,
having steamboat navigation to the Ohio river and
canal boat and railroad connexion with the Ohio
river and lakeo.
One Of their Engines, the "Muskingum," on the
Central Ohio Railroad, may be referred to, or
others at their works The attention of those in.
terested is invited, and orders solicited
Dec i-eu3m
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SALUTATORY.

M Il. TODD, Halter and Furrier, tenders his
w compliments to his friends and custom
crs, and informs them that he has re- entered
his former premises, appearing as the Hest
Store, in the new Marble Hotel Building OF
the Messrs. Brown, where he will be pleased to re-
ceive his city and country acquaintance, trusting
add to the satisfactory intercourse experienced in
the old stand for the past twenty one years, and
hoping that an sincreased and continued acquaint-
ance may be mutually pleasant and profitable.
Nov 26-eod3t
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VXTlNE sToRE.-JoHN H. BUTHMANN

NTlNE STORE. JOHN H. BUTHMANN
w Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between
a and 9th streets, has received invoice of red
and white French Wines, viz;
Chateau Margaux, Chateau Mouton, Leovlle
ST. Pierre, st. Julien in quarts and pints, Margaux
Medoc.
Chateau Coutet Haul Barsac, Chateau Sauterne
Haut- Sauterne
Also, an invoice of superior London Brown.
stout, in pints.
My Olive brand Champagne having arrived al
New York in the ship Vaucuse from Havre now
expect daily to receive it, together with n choice
assortment of Wines, Brandies, Cigars, &c.
Nov Is
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EVENING OF FUN AND LAUGHTER,
At Odd Fellows Hall.
On TUESDAY, the I'd December,

DR.. VALENTINE,
THE Celebrated Deneator of Eccentric Charac-
n ters and Yankee Peculiarites, will open his
Carpet bag Of Curosties, consisting ofnew Freaks,
Follies, and Foibles. with Queer, Quaint, Quizzi.
cal, Quiet and Quarrelsome People, interspersed
with Musical Sketches, Steamboat Trips, Stage
Travellers, Old Maids, Learned Ignorant Women,
Young Children, Curious Law Cases, Debating So
cieties, Old Men and Ancient Women, Long Island
Folks, Sentimental Music, and Training Music.
All sorts of Queer Voices and Curious Faces, pass
ing rapidly into all sorts of People, Little Boys at
School, Hungarian Singers, and Little of Every
Thing and Everybody!
Price of admission % cents. Doors open at Z
O'Clock, and performance to commence at7s
05-Dr. V. will be at Alexandria on Thursday
and Friday, and at Georgetown on Saturday.
Dec
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ITELv AND CLOTH CLoAIxs AND

W K !. " u II AND CLOTH CLOAISS AND
' SACKS.-Wc will open this morning a hand
some assortment of rich embroidered and plain
finish velvet Cloaks and Sacks Also French
cloth Cloaks, Sacks and Mantillas, (ncw style;)
embroidered Infants Coaks very beautiful.
Also, a small consignment of Stone Martin
Fitch, and Hudson Bay Vctornes and Cuffs
WALTER HARPER & CO.
Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts
Dec 4-3teodiG
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NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS

NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
HOOE, BROTHER & CO., Penn. avenue, be-
IA tween 7th and Sth streets, have just received
and prepared to offer to the citizens of the cities
of Washington, Georgetown, and Alexandria, and
the surrounding counties of Maryland and Vir-
g.hia, full and complete assortment of French,
English, and India Fancy and Staple Dry Goods,
of the most recent inportatons. They name
Very elegant Brocnde Silks, dark colors
Extra rich Brocade Silk for evening
Rich plaid Silk, new styles
Extra heavy plain Poult dc Sole
Heavy watercd Silks, all colors
Real Irish Poplins, richly watercd, all shades
Very lustrous black Silks, III widths
Superior wide coored Silk Velvets, every shade
French Merino and Thibet Cloths, great va
rlety
French Nous dc LANES, new designs
French Cashmere de Cosse, latest styles
Richly embroidered Chemisettes, with sleeves
TO match
Real Valenciennes Lace Cbcmisettes and Cuffs
Richly embroidered Muslin Capes, Collars, and
Caps
Elegantly embroidered and lace trimmed
White embroidered Canton Grape Shawls,
from Sl2 to $15
Velvet Cloaks and Mnntilas, new styles
Silk Mantilas and Vistcs, also new STYLES
Real Cashmere Shawls, long and sqoarc
Real Cashmere and Tbibet Scarfs
Long and short sewing silk Ritts and Gloves
Baiiou's celebrated Kid Gloves, every size and
shade
Black SEX Laces, black and colorcd Silk
Fringes
Thread Laccs and Insertings, wide and narrow
Muslin and Cambria Rulings
Muslin and Cambria lnsertings and Edgings
Sash, Neck, and Belt Ribbons, &C., &c.
Together with many other entirely new and dc.
sirable goods, suitable for the present and APP
preaching seasons, TO which weekly additions will
be made so that purchasers may be assured offind-
ing at oil times during the season the most fash
ionablc styles, at the lowest prices
HOOE, BROTHER & co.
Sept ll-if IUnion & Alex. Gazettel
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DRINCE'S LINNlFEAN GARDENS AND MUIR
Il series, Flushing, Long Island.-Ca Catalogues
of this unrivalled collestion of Trees and Plants
with reduced prices, may be obtained by appli-
cants, post paid per mail, with stamps enclosed
N. B.-Fruit and Ornamental Trees of largest
size. Nov 7-tf*
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NEW BANKING HOUSE IN WASHINGTON
CITY.

CITY.
TNHE UNDERSIGNED having been induced 10
Il embark in the Exchange and Banking bust
ness, in the City of Washington d. c., avais him,
self of an early occasion to notify his friends and
the public generally of the fact, and TO solicit their
encouragement. His institution will be known as
"T1IE BANK OF THE UNION" and from which
not dollar will be issued for circulation that
will not be represented by something tangible and
substantial in the shape of Gold and SLIDER, Drafts
on the United States Treasury, Northern Exchange,
Virginia Bankabie Funds.
BY strict adherence to a legitimate issue upon
such basis, it will readily be perceived that the
public are protected and the bank itself made to
stand on the surest foundation. This enterprise is
entered upon after the maturest deliberation, and
1t is gratifying to know that it meets with the APP
prevail OF experienced and sagacious financiers OF
New York. Washington, and Richmond.
In addition to the issue of notes for circulation,
''THE BANK OF THE UNION" will collect drafts
on the Government, and on the principal cities OF
the United States, and will negotiate for the pur-
chase or sale Con commission) of State Stocks,
Guaranteed Bonds of Canal and Railroad Compa-
nies, and other good securities
Any business connected with the different De-
partments of the Government in Washington, will
be attended to on liberal terms.
RO IL. GALLAHER.
RICHMOND, VA, October 1851.
Dec l--2awtf
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BOOK AND JOB PRINTING,
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION,
EDec1ifed at the Office of The Republic
PLANK ROAD-WASHlNGT AND ROCH
WILLIE TURNPIKE COMPANY.

FLANK WASHINGTON AND ROCK
WILLIE TURNPIKE COMPANY.
TINE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS with tie
Il majority of the Stockholders, have determined
To con5tru on this turnpike Plank Road, running
from the city boundary on Seventh street 20 the line
of the District and Montgomery county, Maryland,
and for that purpose will issue neic stock, to the ex-
tent of seven hundred and fifty shapes, of tiuentY
dollars each, and have appointed the undersigned
to solicit and receive subscriptions to the same
Books are now open at our office for the purpose
Fue dollars each share is to be paid at the time
of subscribing, and like amount every sixty
days until the whole is paid.
The advantages OF such road TO the city, and
the property in the vicinity of the road, must be
apparent TO all conversant with its situation There
ls but little doubt that similar road will soon be
built, connecting this road with Rockville and
Brooklyn lle-thc last in the midst of fine agri-
cultural country; thus opening direct and easy
route from Montgomery and the upper part OF
Anne Arundel counties to this city for the trans
portation of the products of that and the surround
ing country.
Plank Roads being most extensively cou-
structed throughout the country, and have every-
iohere proved profitable investments, paying large
dividends TO tho stockholders, besides improving
the value of property them, and greatly in-
creasing the trade in the places through whSch
they pass.
A considerable portion of the stock has already
been subscribed.
Holders of the old stock in tho company are onti-
tied to share Of stock for every tir0 shares
of the old, which will be issued 10 them
der Of the old certfcates The new road will pro-
badly be finished in less than twelve months and
ready for travel. The cost will be less than 3 To-
600 It lie thought it will pay dividend of not less
than five per cent the first year after it is finished,
and the dividends will steadily increase.
CHUBB, SCHENCK & CO.,
August 9-diftf Bankers, opposite Treasury;
A MEXICAN SILVER bought and sold by
N July l4--t CHUBB, SCHENCR co,
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Posi- OFFIcE, WAsHINeroN, Dec. 3, 1851
IN CONSEQUENCES Of the arrival Of the East
4 ern and Western Mails at O'Clock p. m one
hour earlier than heretofore, this office will DC
closed for the delivery Of letters at 81 O'Clock p IN.
Dec At w A. BRADLEY, Postmaster
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0- FAIR-St. Paul's Lutheran Church
The Ladies of this Church contemplate opening n
sale of useful and fancy articles and refreshments
on Monday evening, Sth instant, in the basement
of the Church. corner of and 18th streets to con-
tinue some days; proceeds to be appropriated to
the liquidation of the Church debt.
The benevolent public are invited Dec
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NOTICE.--The general estimation long en-.
IN joyed by the Perfumes issuing from the pre-
misses OF l. UBN, having led to a variety Of worth
lees limitations and counterfeits, notwithstanding
the signature affixed to each label accompanying
the genuine article, M. FELIX PROT, proprietor
of the Establishment LUBiN, has the honor of in
forming his friends and the public that he has now
substituted for his former labels one of wholly
different description and that he has caused to be
manufactured for his envelopes description of
paper presenting, in form of watermark, the seal
of his house.
In order, therefore, to avoid deception, he re-
specifically begs them to pay special attention the
label appended to such articles as bear the name
of his house, and to entrust the execution of their
orders only to dealers of respectfully, address
them directly TO his premises, No. So Rue Ste
Anne, PARIS
Opening to day in extracts-Helitropc, Gera-
mum, Musk, Winter Blossom, New mown Hay
Jockey Club, Mousseline, Amber, Sc, &c &C..
with all the other choice articles of the same house
PARKER'S
Fancy Perfumery and Comb Store. under the Ma.
tional Hotel. Nov Saws
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FURNISHED HOUSE FOTI RENT.

ff,A A GENTLEMAN intending to pass the
liil winter in the South, will rent, for six mo tbs
or more, the house he now occupies, three-story
brick, well furnished, and cigby situated on
street
Apply to George +. French, Census Bureau
near the General Post Office. Nov 25-dtf
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nor Rent, twith Valuable servnnfs

LNOR RE1T, (with valuable servants In
A cluded,( furnished Cottage in the First
Ward situated in the most fashionable neiahbor
hood, and containing two parors, break fast room
and kitchen on the first floor, and three chambers
on the second. IL has also servants rooms aud 10
a most desirable residence for a small family. Il
is Handsomely and completely Furnished with the
unusual articles Of Linen, Silver, &c, il desired
For terms and situation apply TO
Nov 2l- lawtf Is. J. JACKSON & BRO.
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A NJ M EN- rs.
CARUsI,s sALoON.

MIR. TURNER, the American Ballad Singer
lfl will give his second Ballad Entertainment on
this (Thursday) evening, December A. Mr.. L
will be assisted by Mr.. John H. Hewett, of Balti
more. His programme will embrace as usua
many very choice gems Of song
Cards of admission so cents. Doors open at 81
commence at u. Dec
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lIf- The Monthly Meeting OF the Managers
OF the Ladies' Union Benevolent and Employment
Society will be held this (Friday) morning at
IL o'clock. full attendance of the board ia earn
estly requested. M. A. b. HAMMOND
Dec SECRETARY
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HANGING ACADEMY.-FIRSTC COURSE
~ Mr. F. r. Liable has the honor to announce
to the citizens of Washington. Georgetown, and
Alexandria, that his first of dancing lessons
for the season will commence Thursday, No
vember 8. at his room George and Thomas
Parkers grocery store, south eide of Pennsylvania
avenue, between 9th and 7th streets, opposite
Browns new hotel
Days of tuition-Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sat.
fridays.
md taught. Oct 22-tf
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I'd j. STEER is receiving frequent additions to
a. his stock of Gentemen's Goods and has now
in store very complete assortment of French and
German Cloths, of blue, black, brown, olive, and
other shades.
Also, choice stock of fine and medium Doe
Skins, and great variety of new and beautiful
styles of fancy Cassmeres.
Also, superior stock of Overcoatings, worthy
Of especial notice
All of which | am prepared to make up to or
der, IN the most elegant styles, at reasonable
prices.
keep constantly in store general assortment
of Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, such as Dress
Shirts. Under Shirts and Drawers, Cravats, Stocks
Suspenders, Hosiery, Umbrellas, sc.
Gentlemen will find my stock particularly wor
thy of their attention
Fits warranted in all cases, and no disappoint-
ments permitted.
Eighth street, third door from the Avenue.
Nov S-3taw4wif
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CALIFORNIA LAND CLAIMS.

N obedience to the direction of the President of
a the United States, the undersigned, commits
sioners for ascertaining and settling private land
claims in the State of California, hereby give
tce that session Of their board will be held at San
Francisco, in said State, on Monday, the sth day
of December, 1851.
Given under our hands at the CITY of Washing
ton, this 18th day of September, 1851.
Inland HALL,
HARRY !. THORNTON,
Sept l2-eod3m Commissioners.
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CORPORATION ofALEXANDRIA STOCK
" for sale by CHUBB, SCHENCK & CO
Sept 20-tf
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rVNIiE NEW STORE OF II. BASTIANELLI
l. IL CO., under Browns new Hotel, will open
to-day at noon for the sales of Fancy Goods and
PerfumerY. Dec 2-3tif
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REMOVAL

REMOVAL.
TD y WHITEHURST'S new and
SF-f4p{A extensive G ALLERY OF PRE-
dsAA{Affss#3H MUM DAG UERREOTYPES,
EfAS %Agl 1T9 4hn over the store of Duval & Bro +,
Ed6l$l ta9W between Four and half and
sss<%zlass4 Sixth streets, Pennsylvania
This Gallery possesses many advantages over
others, being built on the second floor and
ranged expressly for this purpose 1t contains one
of the largest skylights in this country and is the
most extensive and finest south of Baltimore. It
possesses every facility for copying Paintings or
Daguerreotypes, not having its superior in the
word-where may be obtained beautiful and high
ly- finished Daguerreotypes in all weather, though
cloudy is preferable, except for children. Post
mortem cases promptly attended to.
Awarded the first medal at the late Fair of the
Maryland Institute
GALLERIEs.--No. 205 Baltimore street, Balti-
more; 347 Broadway, New York; Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington, ID. c.; II Main street, Rich
mond, Va; Lynchburg, Va; Norfolk, Va; and
Petersburg, Va.
01- These Galleries are open free to the public
at all hours of the day..
J. H. WHITEHURST, Sole Proprietor
Oct 2-d6mif