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FAST MAIL LINE.

BY the above schedule IL will be perceived that passen
gers going South leaving New York at p M. Phila-
dephia at 10 p M Baltimore nt p M reach Charles
ton, s. c. in two days from Baltimore, being twentyour
hours in advance of any other line.
Breakfast board the steamboat; passing down the
Potomac, in view Of Mount Vernon by daylight.
Passengers arriving in Baltimore by the morning line
from Philadelphia, gain nothing by going Immediately
by the Bay Line and may well remain over in Bati
until a. m, go 10 Washington at p m. and
remain until a. m, the next morning, they are
obliged to lie in Petersburg If they arrive there
er than the Great Mail Line OF the next morning. and
subjected to all the uncertainties and dscomforts Of
night on the Bay instead of passing agreeable one in
baltimore Washington, without arriving any sooner
IL as soon, at the end Of their journey.
Passengers going to Washington by the train of 10 pm
taken, If they desire it. by the Companys Omnibus at
once, without charge, from the Washington depot 10 the
Potomac steamboat, where they lodge free Of charge and
may lay Of they desire to do SOL with their through
tickets for few days at the following places, viZ Wash
ington, Richmond, Petersburg, and Weldon.
0mnibuses provided by the companies on this Line
at Washington, Richmond and Petersburg, by which pas
sengers and their baggage conveyed between the de
pots in those places, free Of all expense
For further information and through tickets" apply
at the Southern Ticket Office adjoining the Washington
Railroad Ticket Office, Pratt street Baltimore.
STOCKTON a FALLS.
mar "a u. II. KREBS, Agent.
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SILK GOODS.

DowEN & McNAMEE, liz and ia Broadway, New
ID York, have in store, and viii receive by early
packets and steamers, very extensive assortment of
French, German, English, Italian, and India
SILK AND FANCY GOODS,
embracing every 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
crs are assured that every attention has been paid
present stock Of goods uncquacd either in extent
variety by any similar establishment in the country.
Many Of our richest goods manufactured from de
signs 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 Chcne and Brocade silks
Rich Paris Barcgcs, Muslins, and Organizes.
Rich printed silk Tissues, new article.
New style English Popns.
Barege de LANES, 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.
Bombazines, Alpacas, and Muslin de LANES.
Laces 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 Mantlas, great variety.
Pongee and Sptalfeld Handkerchiefs.
Italian Cravats and Sewing Silks.
Also great variety OF rich goods for evening dresses
not enumerated in the above.
Also, snchews Sarnets Fancy Silk Crayats, Bay State
Plaid Long Sbaws Linen Cambria Handkerchief, Green
Bareges Satins, Silk Scarf Suspender Plain black and
high colored Mouselne de LANES, Turkey rcd Prints
Curtain Muslins, Oil Silks Belt Ribbons, serges, Satin
Vestings, &c.
Hs- Those who visit this market for SIX Goods, who
would consult their interest, and who desire % see
stock unsurpassed in every department at the very low
est market prices, respectfully invited 70 call
mar A-
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Ef~~Ffdr9 Nos. A, o. 8, 8, and IL Eutaw street, Bal
wv n ~ hi timore. New tributes to the excellence
of Baltimore made Piano Fortes The
Maryland Institute, at their last exhibition, awarded to
the First Premium for the best Grand Piano. and also
the First Premium for the best Square Piano exhibited
1t will be recoeced that in 1S48 Piano also received
the First Premium by the same Institute.
Such testimonials not easily earned and 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
fdence might not otherwise avow, guaranteeing all
Instruments made by to give satisfaction they
be exchanged within six months from day of SALE The
durability of workmanship further guarantee for
FIVE years.
Having just completed large additions TO Manufac
tory, hope TO supply all who honor US with
their patronage; and invite all who desire superior
Instrument carefully adapted to the climatea very i'm
portant matter, and which have made careful
studyo call and examine various styles, which
constantly finishing and which will be sold at the
lowest market price for cash or approved paper.
In addition to the above public testimonials Pianos
recommended in terms of the highest praise by the
following eminent artists whose certificates be
Mt Warerooms Charles Bochsa, the great composer
and musical director to Mad A. Bishop; Mr. Geo. Knoop;
Miss Adele and Charles Hohnstock and other distin
guished performers To the many accomplished Professors
and Amateurs, by whom Pianos constantly used
whilst making our thankful Acknowledgements to them,
refer for further testimonials
Old Pianos taken in exchange.
Pianos hired and tuned. mar "a
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General Emigration and Passage Office,

No. 81 Burling Slip Neao Fork, near Fulton Ferry.
INIE subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and
the public, that his arrangements are such for bring
ing out and forwarding passengers to and from Liverpool
by the old and fvore Black Star Line of Packets sailing
to and from New York and Liverpool every week. as TO
cheap and quick conveyances. The ships COM
prisng this line all and first class packets,
manded by old and experienced commanders.
Also Agent for the Star Line Of Glasgow Packets, sail
ing every month Also Agent for the splendid Line of
New York and Louisiana Line of New Orleans packets,
sailing every week.
Drafts at sight furnished for any amount England,
Ireland, and Scotland TH0S H. 0BRIEN,
mar 81 81 Burng Slip, 2 doors from South st.
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AGENCY.

E SUBSCRIBER begs leave respectfully TO state that
i he has opened Office SEVENTH STREET,
eo steps mort, Of the city Post Office for the transaction Of
such business may be entrusted to hm-such draw
ing Deeds Contracts attending TO Claims against the diff
ferent Departments of the Government He Is also
pared to furnish at all times correct list Of all the unsod
squares and lots in the City Of Washington, together with
map of the same their contents in square feet and their
assessment value, JABEZ b. ROCKER
r.
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JUST 0PENED-LADIEs' 0UTFITTINGs.

cC-N New style Ladies' CHENE CRAvATs.
YnVR Buffalo and Tortoseshell TUCK and Side Combs
AAM Ladies and Gentlemens Buffalo and Shell PORTE
MUNNAIES, Gentlemens Cravats and Cravat Buckles
French Lace, JACK FROST, and Gimp BoNNBTS
New and beautiful assortment of RlBB0NS--cheap
FANS of various styles and prices Gold Braids
Dress Trmmings--colors for the
Chldren's French Hats, very pretty,
B5- Call and examine, before purchasing elsewhere
Mrs. Il. COLLISIONS Millinery and Fancy
ap LIT Store, SEVENTH STREET, above ii.
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NOTICE.


BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON RAILROAD.
ON and after WEDNESDAY next 9th instant, the sta
" ton Pennsylvania will be vacated, and
the new ON New Jersey avenue occupied.
The Passenger trains win leave the latter commencing
at p M, usual, at and m. and p. daily,
cept on Sunday, when but two trains ruIviz at
and p. m.
In making this change the undersigned desires to call
attention to the rules of the Company in regard to the
reception and delivery of merchandise:
1st Shippers reminded that in all cases bill with
full directions should accompany the goods.
This Is for the protection of both parties, and unless
complied with the goods cannot be received.
I'd. Consgnees notified that all merchandise must
be removed the day upon which is received
the Company cannot hold itself responsible any thing
left in its house during the night.
The hours for reception and delivery of merchandise
are from a. III. till p. m.
The undersigned takes occasion to remark that these
not regulations, but he has been compelled to call at
tenon to them from their frequent violation which has
caused much and serious inconvenience.
ap DIV L. II. PARSONS, Agent.
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L. PASSAGE FROM LIVERPOOL AND IRELAND
- Parties DESTROYS of bringing their friends out from
the Old Country in first class packet ships sailing from
Liverpool the first day Of every month"; obtain
cates Of passage which will stand good for eight months
application TO GEORGE McHENRY CO.,
mar I'D No. 81, Walnut street, Philadelphia.
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BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT


SUMMER ARRANGEMENT
ID N EHEza
TOURS OF DEPARTURE of the Passenger Trains
III the Main Stem and Washington Branch of the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad:
MAIN STEM-WEsTwARDLY.
For Cumberland Hancock, Martnsburg, Harpers Ferry
Winchester Frederick Eicotts Mills, and intermediate
points, daily at o'clock, a. Night Express Train
for Cumberland and the West leaves daily at o'clock,
p. m.
From Cumberland, daily, at s, q.
Do. do, by express train for Baltimore,
.... at 10 p.
Hancock, 10M am.
Martnsburg, IL am.
Harpers Ferry, - a.
Frederick, - a. m. and u p. m.
Passengers going to- coming from the West, by the
express train pass the mountains in the daytime
come through by the express train from Philadelphia,
will take the evening train from Baltimore The train
Cumberland will arrive to breakfast at Baltimore,
and its passengers take the early line for Philadelphia
and New York.
Through tickets are issued between Baltimore and
Between Baltimore and Pttsburg . 4. 10 90
And between Philadelphia and Wheeling 13 90
And between Philadelphia and Pittsburg :. II 90
Between Staunton, Va, and Baltimore so
The accommodation train between Baltimore and Fred
erck will at present, leaving Baltimore at =.
m, and Frederick Mt 40 minutes past a m. Sundays
excepted Fare at the rate of three cents per mile.
WASHINGTON BRANCH.
From Baltimore at 6, a. and p. M, daily; and at g.
a. m, daily, except Sundays ..
From Washington at g. and s. p. m, and at 9, m.
daily, except Sundays
Round trip tickets to and from the Relay House, thirty
mar "a J. T. ENGLAND, Agent
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BOOTS AND SHOES.

rhr MoLAIN q HARRY have ON hand an elegant
assortment of SHOES, embracing every descrip
ton and quality, which they are closing out nj
~ great bargains. McLAIN 4 HARRY,
ap 12-tf Seventh street between II and I.
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THE CoLLECTORsHIP.

the time is approaching for the selection Of
N cessor to the present worthy Collector of Taxes
allow to present to the notice of the voters Of Wash
ington the name of JAMES b. CLARKE, esq, as a gen
tlean qualified to discharge the responsible duties Of tn
office with credit and satisfaction.
ap 15-u AN OLD CITIZEN.
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NATIONAL SAFETY INSURANCE AND TRUST
COMPANY


Persons insured in this Company for the whole of
life participate in the annual division of profits which will
be paid in scrip or by bonds added to the policy.
Life Insurance upon the principle adopted by the Com
pany is founded upon the principle Of contribution in the
shape of annual, semannual, quarterly premium or
dues to common fund, proporonate to the amount in
sured out of which the company pay stipulated
the death of the assured to the person for whose benefit
the insurance is effected. Thus each person nsurng in
this company, by contributing small portion of his in
come earnings, effects sure provision for the wants
and necessities of his family after they deprived of
that support which, whilst living, he enabled to pro-
vide for them by his exerton.
After thorough investigation of the different systems
adopted in Europe and America and of the rates of pre-
MUM charged, this company have reduced the annual
receive the premium annually, semiannually, quar-
terly may be preferred, under firm conviction that
the exgences of the company will exceed and sell
dom require the premium charged by this company,
enable 1t to meet all its engagements which reduction
will leave large margin for of unusual sickness
and death among its members This company prefsrring
to reduce the premium ut to amount nearly
approxmang the actual necessities of the company than
adopt the system of premium notes for portion the
premium which is attended with many disadvantages
Some of the peculiar advantages of this company are
l. reduction of twenty-five per cent in the annual pre-
MUM charged.
q participation in the profits of the company by those
who insure for life.
g. guarantee capital of s25oooO to guard against all
contingencies.
Hon. HENRY L. BENNER, President
WIN. j. REED, Secretary.
Agency in Washington d. c., Odd Fellows Hall, Sew
enth street Il. HOWARD Medical Examiner.
ap 2-1m j. t. RADCLIFFE, Agent
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StHEPPARD VAN HABLINGEN, No ga Chestnut
street, above Tenth Philadelphia, have just received
per steamer splendid Table and Piano Covers, Damask
Table Cloths, Napkins, Moreens, and Worsted Damasks
mar 81
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HARDWARE.

rTIE subscribers have in store good assortment Of
/ House Furnishing and Builders Hardware, Cutlery,
&C. which they offer TO those in want at the lowest prices
Also, Agricultural and Gardening Implements, com
posing all the articles used.
j. T. RADCLIFFE a CO.,
mar 26-tf 0dd-Fellows' Hall, 7th street.
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AGENCY FOR OBTAINING PATENTS.

w. P. ELLIOT, architect and Solicitor of
Patents
TNXAMINES inventions, and gives opinions the
patentablity Of the prepares specifications and
drawings and trnnsacts all business connected with his
proesson revses and attends TO the reconsideration Of
applications which have been rejected by the Commits
claims.
Persons residing at distance may procure all necessary
information and have their business transacted and OBJ
tain patents by writing without mourning the expenses
of a personal attendance at Washington.
Models be sent by the Express. Rough sketches
and descriptions be sent by mail from which models
may be made at Washington.
lie will also prepare the necessary papers and drawings
and procure letters patent in foreign countries
sonable terms.
For character and qualification he refers TO persons for
whom he has transacted patent business during the last
twenty years.
ofice-oppose the principal entrance of the Patent
Office, 2S-tf
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Death to Rats, Mice, Cockroaches and Ants

TTNHE North American Exterminator is
i warranted SUPERIOR and cheaper, than
any and all other articles heretofore offered
szs3if& to the public, for discriminating Rats, Mice
~ ar 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, to be had Of the
agent gratis. If you want truly valuable article ask
for North American Rat Exterminator and take
other Price, 81 "a cents per box, which contains suf
to clear ordinary building several times Sold
wholesale and retail by A. GRAY Bookseller,
ap S-tf 7th street, opposite Odd Fellows Hall.
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PARKERs FANCY AND pERFUMERY STORE

the best house in the city for Combs and Brushes
all kinds; and he Is just opening this day English
Hair Brushes Coldpressed English Horn Dressing Combs
and some very superior Ivory fne-tceth do.
PARKER'S Fancy and Perfumery Store,
ap Sims Penn avenue, under National Hotel
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CALIFORNIA STEAMERS.

NEW LINE, for Goth Of March, May, July, September,
IN and November. Through in 35 days. Passage Sc
cured, by early application cabin for $685. second cabin,
$3.50 steorage only $3.50. Information circulars sent
gratis to order. Office, 179 Broadway, New York.
mar a. ARNOLD BUFFJM Co
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IN FAIR WEATHER PREPARE For RAIN

~ DANIEL PIERCE continues to cover and re-
NV pair UMBRELLAS and PARAS0LS as usual,
SAls<f at his old stand, Pennsylvania avenue, south
> side, between 18th and 18th streets sign of the
black and white Umbrella. Rsy- A general assortment
of Umbrellas for SALE Silk Gingham and other mater
ais suitable for every description of repairs always
hand RS- Pa. av south side, between 18th and 18th
streets m 21-eotf
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PIANOS.

usu1 NEW AND SECONDHAND PIANOS
" 4 ill., always hand, for sale and to rent on
mn moderate terms, at the Piano Store, on
X 18th street. above street.
A Cabinet Piano of six octayes for sale.
mar 29-d3m* f. @. REICHENBACH.
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SCHOOLS SUPPLIED

WITH School Books Of all kinds; Pens, Ink, Copy
| w books, &c. Also Blank-books and Stationery in
every variety, by A. GRAY
| aps-n 9TH ST. opposite Odd Fellows Hall
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General Banking and Exchange Business.

General Banking and Exchange Business
COMPREHENSIVE.
VNHE undersigned respectfully announce to the public
Il that they have entered into copartnership for the
transaction Of general Exchange and Banking business
in the city OF Washington, under the firm Of
SELDEN, WITIERS co. fe
All business entrusted to them will be attended to with
promptness and fidelity.
WILLIAM sELDEN,
Late Treasurer of the United States
JOHN WITHERS,
OF Alexandria, Virginia.
r. w. LATHAM,
Ofthe city of Washington.
L. p. BAYNE,
mar PITT 0fBaltimore, Maryland.
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HENRY JANNEY
LAWNS.

NTcLAIN HARRY have in store very large stock
wi of LAWNS, of new and beautiful styles, ranging
in prices from 6M to rs cents, warranted TO aoash.
McLAIN HARRY,
ap 12-f Seventh street, between ii and i.
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NEW STYLES of Rich embroidered
IN Scarfs and Cravats.
Also-Handkerchefs, Gloves, Suspenders, Hosiery, UNI
brellas Canes, Robes, Shoulder Braces and much
approved article Just received and for sale at moderate
prices, by CHAS III. LANE,
ap 15-eo3t Gentlcmon's Furnishing Store Pa. av.
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BUTTER.

HARDWARE.
TUST RECEIyED-an assortment Of MINERAL KNOB
81 LOCKS viz: "People's Lock-" "New Haven Lock-"
"Yila Locks" "Cottage Locks" "Novelty," "Adams"
and "western Locks" Hinges, Screws, Bolts, Shoves
Spades Rakes Hoes Knives and Forks, and Housekeep
ers' Hardware generally. GEO. SAVAGE,
Penn av, 9th street, and at
J. H. SAVAGE & CO.,
LIST ward, opp. Seven Buildings.
N. B.-Mneral knobs put old brass knob locks. Or
ders left ms above mar 27-tf
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NATIONAL GREYs' EASTER BALL,

VNHE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL
il GREYS have the pleasure of announcing to their
friends and the public that their Easter Ball will take
place at Jackson Hall,
ON MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 81, 1851.
And in presenting this entertainment the Committee
beg leave to state that nothing will be left unone
make it worthy of their patronage.
Lloyd Wliamss celebrated Cotillon Band has been
gagged and have arranged pieces for the
sion.
Tickets 81 each, admitting gentleman and ladies, to
be had of the Executive Committee and at the following
places Taylor Maurys Bookstore; s. Butts, r. s. Pat
tersons, and O. Stott Co.'S Drug Stores, Adamss Pc
riodical Store Fschers Music Store, Gardeners Drug
Store, Capitol HILL T. p Tenchs, Navy Yard, and at the
door on the evening of the Ball.
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GOODS FOR THE SEASON.

MAGRUDER CALVERT, Penn. duenue betioeen 8th
lNl and oh streets, prepared to offer to their
customers and the public generally large and varied
sorment Of Goods in their line selected with great
in the Northern and Eastern Markets, embracing
IN DRESS GOODS,
Dress Silks of every variety changeable Popleins;
Mousseine De Laines Bareges and Barege De LANES;
Albarines and Tissues; Lustres; French and English
Chintzes; French Lawns and Ginghams; embroidered
Muslins, ETC., ETC.
CANTON GRAPE SHAWLS
complete assortment Of Canton Grape Shawls in plain
and embroidered Scarlet and White Mode Color ETC.,
which will sell lower than be bought in this
ket.
MOURNING GOODS.
Black Silk, Black Twisted Silk, Black Grenadne
Black Tissue, Black and White do
Black and White Barege De LANES, Black Mousselnes
Black Barge; with large lot of Shawls and Scarfs.
mar 29--tf
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La q -.
TO SOUTHERN TRAVELLERS.

sSAc-,UTTTJhsPRING AND SUMMER ARRANGE
- - Of the Great Southern Mail Line,
Washington City, Richmond, Petersburg, Weldon, Will
mngton Charleston, s. G., direct TO New Orleans.
The only line which carries the Great Southern Mail
and twenty-four hours in advance Of any other line.
THROUGH TICKETS.
From Philadelphia to Charleston . $50 90
Do Baltimore to Petersburg so
Do. o. Richmond 90
Second class passengers and servants to Fredbrg so
DO. 70 lNcn1nOnu w
Do. TO Petersburg s so
The following unriyaed schedules on this
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Gregory's California Package Eupro..,

- THE SUBSCRIBERS will despAtch
~s~~~1M SPECIAL MESSENGER two or more
n u mElN\ times per month, by Steamships via
S14zezsse-s1AzS(C HAGRES and PANAMA, in charge
OF parcels, jewelry, yaluables and mail
able matter which will In all arrive in San FRAN
cisco by the mail steamers and be delivered in advance of
the mail.
We beg to to the public that entered
into connection with the heaviest transportation house
the sthmus who bound to to transport goods
from Ghagres to Panama. ia advance Of all other expresses
and having made arrangements with the u B. Mail and
all other steamers the Pacific for the carriage of
goods prepared 10 guarantee their delivery in San
Francisco within specified time
In addition the superior qualities Of the line for the
transaction of Merchandise, its manifest advantages
the u B. Mail and all other competitors In the ranspor-
taon OF letters and parcels between the Pacific and At
lanc States well known and already generally APP
precated by the public The value of mercantile letter.
delivered by us three four days in advance of all other
competition, being properly estimated.
We have also established agencies In GUAYAQUIL,
CALLAO, and VALPARAISO, for which ports and other
cities the South American coast are prepared TO
receive LETTERS and PARCELS, which will be promptly
despatched TO their destination by agent in Panama
The mail for South America is made up but once
month. THOMPSON HITCHCOCK,
Managers and Agents,
149 Pear, cor. of Wall ST., New York
REFER by PERMISSION, TO Messrs. johnson Low
den, lis Wall st.; Spodord Tleston Co.. AS South ST.
Nesmth Co., so Pine ST.; and Levi Apgar Co.. 70 Dey
street mar 81