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ChNTON MATTINGS.-The subscribers re-
~ spectfuliy announce the arrival (Which ia now
on sale) Of a superior stock OF extra Gowqua Mat
tings; also, lot of beautiful new style fancy col
ored Mattings, which are suitable for chambers
and dining rooms
Also, few more bales Of those India Bed Mats,
ther.
One Gaze rich French Furniture Chintzcs, some
Of which in pretty little figures, for covering
furniture.
All Of which will be disposed of TO the entire sa-
tisiaction of those in want.
CLAGETT & DODSON,
Dealers in all kinds of Furniture Dry Govds
Penn. avenue, one door cast OF 9Th street.
Nav l7-co3tif
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TWO DESIRABLE SQUARES OR LOTS
FOR SALE

TNIIE UNDERSlG NED having made new di
i vision of his large square. No. 624, into con-
venient lots and spacious alleys, according to a
plan proposed by Randolph Coyle, esq, is now
prepared to dispose of the same at low rates and
accommodating terms.
This property is located in rapidly improving
section of the city, between New Jersey avenue
and North Capitol street, Immediately north Of the
railroad depot and south Of the residence Of the late
COL Burche.
Should any individual, or association Of per
soma, desire to purchase the whole square. (con-
tanning nearly seven acres,) rare opportunity is
here offered for an advantageous investment.
Also, for salc small square in the same vicinity,
beautiful cottage site, in which may be had a
great bargain.
plats of the division of this property be seen
by calling the subscriber at the office Of the Su
prcme Court of the United States in the Capitol,
at his residence, on Capitol Hill.
ID w. MIDDLETON.
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GRAND PLEASURE TRIPS.
For Fort Washington and GIymon

F The Steamer GEORGE WASH
s5T5a1S INGTON will make two trips TO
oS>1kx-z8 the above places, leaving Wash.
ington at p. IN. and Alexandria at p o'clock on
Friday, May 2lst. aud Saturday, the 22d. These
trips very pleasant for families and others 10
spend few hours on the Potomac, 70 view the fine
scenery. Round trip tickets 25 cents, children 10
cents. The boat will stop at Fort Washington for
the passengers to view the Fort, and then pass
Mount Vernon and cote Glymont, about ten miles
below'the Fort; and return to Washington at sun
set. Good Music has Leen provided for tho trips.
Refreshments ~ be had on the Boat
May 2l-2t JOB CORSON, captain.
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PROSPECTUS OF .THE sIGNAL,"
/ Whig Campaign Paper to be Published
mt the City Of WRshinQton.

The undersigned proposes to publish weekly
journal, under the above title, to be devoted TO the
upport OF the nominees for the Presidency and Vice
Presidency of the Vino Convention that is TO as.
semble at Baltimore on the 10th Of June next
"THE SIGHAL" will be emphatcally National
Press designed for circulation in every section Of
the country. The object of tho paper will be TO
harmonic the action, and promote the efficient
organization OF the Wing party, as well to diff
fuse it's principles and arouse its spirit and enthu-
sasm.
II will alec furnish a convenient compendium of
all the facts and documents bearing upon the case
made by the respective parties and candidates and
preserve in form for future reference n complete
history Of the canvass. full index will be given
in the last number, which will add materially 10
the permanent interest and value of the work.
The great popularity and success which attended
The Battery, published by the undersigned during
the last Presidential canvass induces him to retain
the same form and size in "THs SIGNAL"
"THE SIGNAL" will be issued on a full sized dou.
blc-royal sheet, printed good type, in quarto
form, and contain very large amount of reading
matter.
The fret number will be issued on Wednesday
the 23d of June and will contain full account Of
the proceedings Of the convention. The publica.
ton will be continued each week until the election,
the results OF which will be given in full in the last
number.
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CARUsI's SALOON.
Grand Musical FestivaII
nj OF IlED

MI AID. TERESA PARODI, Prima Donna from
WI her Majesty's Theatre in London, on her way
To Europe. respectfully announces that she will
give her first and positively only Grand Concert.
On which occasion she will be assisted by Madame
STRAkOSCH, (late M'lle Amala Patti.) the dis
tingushed PrIna Donna from the Italian Opera
House, New York; MAURICE STRAKOSCH, the
eminent Composer and Pianist; and MISKA HA u
SER, the unTivalled Vionist
The Programme will contain gems from the
great masters Of classical. sacred, popular. and
miscellaneous Music, English Ballads and Songs,
Italian Airs, Duets, Fantasas, &C.. and will be the
richest most varied and interesting offered to
The Washington public.
Tickets 81, to be had at Mrs. Anderson's and
MIR. Davis's Music Stores, at the principal Hotels
and at the Door
Doors open at Il; Concert to commence at 8.
O'clock. May 2l-tf
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CONTENTS.
!. Sir Roger de Coverly.-Q Quarterly Reuieic.
2. The Naturalist in Jamaica.-FTaser's Nigga
zine
3. Physical Constitution of the Sun Edinburgh
Nep Philosophical Journal.
4. Lord Holland " Domestic" "reminiscences.
Times.
5. Medieval Hymns Morning Chronicle.
8. Cruikshank's Comic Almanac Times.
Z. Edgar Poe IaifS Magazine.
$. Foreign Refugees in London Times
9. American Ships.-ALheneun.
10. Prison Scene during the Reign of Terror
IaiPs Magazine.
IL Ice, Snow, &C. Edinburgh Philosoph. Jour.
With Poetry and Short Articles.
WAsHIsGToN December 81, lS45
OF all the Periodical Journals devoted to Litcra-
turc and Science which abound in Europe and in
this country, this has appeared to TO be the
most useful. 1t contains, indeed the exposition
only OF the current literature of the English Ian
guage, but this, by it's immense extent and com
prehension, includes portraiture of the human
mind in the utmost expansion of the present age.
J. q. ADAMS.
Published weekly at So year, by
f. LITrELL & Co, Boston,
And sold by JOS SHILLINGTON,
May 17-dtw&wlw corner Pa. av. and 4! ct.
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ARREsT ON A GRANGE OF RoBBING A Posr Or
FIcE.-James S. Brown, of Dana, Massachusetts,
was yesterday brought to this city, in custody of
one of the Deputy United States N1arshals, on a
charge of stealing letter from the post Office in
that town. He taken before Commissioner
Merriam, who held him for examination on Monday
next Boston Traveller, 18th.
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OFFICIAL MILITARY BOOKS, for sale by
OTAYLOR x MAURY, Booksellers near 9th
street Washington:
Cavalry Tactics, vols price S5-vory scarce
Wayne's Sword Exercise; price 81
Scotts Infantry Tactics, vols; price So 90.
Instructions for Mountain Artillery; price 75c.
Cooper's Tactics and Regulations for the Militia.
Crosss Military Laws
McCUmb's Courts Martial.
Ordnance Manual
Army and Navy Registers
And oil other Government Books aud Documents.
May u
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WAsHINGToN, May IT, 1852.
0- Having been informed from various
sources that it is ndustriously circulated through
out the city that have Withdrawn my name from
the canvass for the Mayoralty, beg leave to an
nounce to the voters of Washington that having
been put in nomination by respectable portion OF
my fellow-ctizens. of the bone and sinew, shall
keep the field, victor vanquished, against all
corners.
May l6-3tif II. G. WEIGHTMAN.
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OUNCE THE NOTICE from this Office Of the 10Th
W January last, which appeared in the newspa-
pcrs OF this city, cauoning the puuic against re-
cetving certain drafts purporting TO 60 those Of
Captain l., g. Easton, Assistant QuaTteTmnster.
recently stationed Mt Santa Fe New Mexico, a
third forged draft OF the Quartcrmnstrr General
ll3, Santa F6. ". NJ lst May, 1851, ia favor Of
Robert T. Brent. esq for $3.50, aud signed J.. G..
Eastou, Captain and Assistant Quarternastcr.
u is known, from official advice in this Office
that the only genuine dratte Of Captain Esston on
the Quartcrnastcr General are numbered from
to IL; all OF which have been long since paid
Captain Easton having ceased 20 draw, there are
consequently no genuine drafts Of his now in circu.
lation,
BY direction of tho Quartcrmastcr Ccneral;
WIN. A. GORDON, Chief Clerk
QUAprERMNsTER GeNEsALs OFFICE
WAsHSGroN Cry, February 10, ls5l
Fcbii
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PositiceIu the Last Three Daus of

Positively the Last Three Days Of
WYMAN AND THE GIANT, AT THE ODD
FELLOWS HALL,
Thursday, Friday. and Saturday, May 20,
~ FL, and &c.
AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
Two EXHIBITIONS daily, commencing at 4
o'clock in the afternoon, and 81 o'clock in the
evening. Doors open one hour previous.
Or At each performance the GREAT SCOTCH
GIANT will leo be exhibited
Admission to Wyman's Exhibition and to see
the Giant, only % cents. Children l2i cents.
Nav 20
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The PANAMA RAiLaoAD.--One Of the passen-
gers, Mr.. S. L. Corwine, brother of the United
States Consul at Panama, crossed, the 9th inst,
from Panama to Aspnwall on Navy Bay, per-
forming the entire distance, from point to point,
inside Of twelve hours.-Neso York Herald.
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COMPLIMENT TO Mus. MowATr.-A number OF
gentlemen of Boston have, with the CO operation of
the manager of the Howard Athenaum in that
city, rendered Mrs. Mowatt a complimentary
benefit. The following is the correspondence on
the subject
BosroN, May 49, 1852.
To Mas MowArr: The undersigned, your
friends, and friends of the drama, are DESTROYS of
offering 70 yeu public expression Of your ser
vices and your worth, in the sphere OF dramatic
art. To be at once writer Of successful plays and
a popular actress, is to enjoy distinction which
few reach. But this is not all that be said
of you. You have not bought these honors with
the price of better things You have moved with
simple dignity along the slippery paths of praise
and success. When We have seen you embodying
have felt that the charm Of your performance flow
ed from the fact that your words and your voice
we're but imperfect expressions Of yoursclf And
now that you have lately stood on the edge Of an
other life, feel that should welcome you
back to ours with more cordial greetings and more
earnest voices.
The manager Of the Howard Athennum has gen
erously consented to place his house at the dsposi-
ton of your friends, for the purpose of giving you
a complimentary benefit il agreeable to your
wishes, upon such evening of next week may
suit your convenience
Benjamin Seaver, 4. p. Clark,
John Ii. Wilkins, L. G.. Appleton,
Sampson Reed, WIN. Ed. Coale,
John X. ODER, John Ware,
George S. billiard, Horatio Woodman,
Henry w. Longellow, Edmund A. GrattaD,
T.. p. Whippc, A. w. Thaxter, jr.,
Henry T. Parker, Jno X. Hall,
p. w. Chandler, Epes Sargent
Edw. G. Bates, Robert G. Shaw.
Thomas Lamb,
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Lospos MONEY MARKET.
Urn, IEhir Conr,niion

CHARLESTON, May 10 The New Orleans Plea.
yune has later adviccs from Texas, which, however,
DO not possess any thing Of striking importance.
The Texas Wing State Convention elected dele.
gates TO the National Convention in favor of Fill
more, Jones, and the Compromise
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The New Jersey Friedman says there arc now
living in the counties OF Somerset, Middlcsox and
Monmouth, three brothers and sister, by the
name OF Herbert, whose united oges amount to
three hundred and twenty four ycurs, averaging
eighty. years each--thcr ages being 50, 81. 70
and 1.-THE youngest Of whom Ia General Herbert,
OF Fredonia. The brothers men Of active bust
ness habits, and never indulge TO excess in the use
of Intoxicating drinks, tobacco, any other mar
cotic.
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Maine Liquor Lar in lNassachusetts.

BosTos, May 1.-THE Governors veto OF the
liquor law was warmly debated in the Senate to-
day, and attempt to pass il in spite OF the veto
failed by vote of % TO 10. bill was then
introduced to meet the Governors principal objec-
ton, passed, and sent to the House of Representa-
tives.
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Dcslrncfipe Eire in nfninr.

SAco, Me, May ia destructive fire occurred
between twelve and one O'Clock this morning con.
Stunning Tai = Hotel, one two large stablcs, and
ak dwellings. Loss not statcd-partially insured
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Great Steamboat Excursion I2O miles down
the Potomac River, one OF the most beau
tifui streams In this Country.

the Potomac River, one OF the most beau
tifui streams I'm this Country.
+ IA The splendid steamer BALTI-
7.ys5zF5f5 MORE will make an excursion
zEz2Ezs to 1T. Mary's river. to celebrate
the Landing OF the Pilgrim Fathers aflording rare
Oppor tunity 10 members Of the National Logisla.
ture aud famies, toe citizens Of Washington,
Georgetown, and Alexandria, TO be relieved from
the heat and dust OF the city Tor three days.
The boat will leave Georgetown on Monday
morning, Gath instant. at II O'Clock; Washing.
ton ut Ia; and Alexandria at 2 O'Clock, d. M;
touching at Marbury's wharf at 3, .. ~. =; aud from
thence proceed to Piney Point and afterwards TO
St. Mary's river, where she will remain at the old
site of the first town III Maryland, whilst the com
pany Join in the celebration on the 25th, aud on the
evening of the same day will return Ia Pney
Point when the day will III closed by supper aud
ball to be given at night for those who may wish
TO participate therein. On Wednesday. the Goth,
Will resume her trip hoinoward, passing Mount
Vernon, and landing at Fort Washington, giving
ample time TO visit the Fort, and arriving in Wash.
ington about O'clock, p. IN.
Tickets Tor the round trip SIS, including meals,
TO be had on board.
May 2l-3t
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KOssUTH's OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

TIVE ADVERTISEMENT in the Baltimore Sun
u ot the 10Th, and the New York Times of the
10th instant by Whitchurst, claiming the credit of
having taken the likeness OF this distinguished in
dividual, is not true
in America Of Governor Koisuth, was taken i'm his
rooms at Browns Hotel, by Bennett. aud the only
original picture in this city may be seen al his
Gallery, near Seventh street Al others are CopiC
Daguerrcotypes Of Madame Pulszky and other
distinguished individuals are also on exhibition al
BENEFITS National Gallery
Jan 20 Pa. avenue, near 7th street
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From R,o yoo,;,o

New YoRK May 20 The ship Greyhound, Of
Baltimore. with Rio dates of April 18th, has ar
rived. She reports TINT the fever subsding.
The steamer Lewis had arrived at Rio.
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LOCAL MATT Err S !.

CRIMINAL CouRT.-This tribunal was cngag cd
yesterday in continuation of the case Of the Uni
ted States De Alma, in action of libel. MIR.
Bradley, in behalf of the defence, addressed the
court, in answer to counsel on the other SIDE upon
plea for the admission of certain testimony. The
court thercupon adjourned until tomorrow, (Sat-
urday,) when the Hon. Reverdy johnson (who
was detained in the Supreme Court) will address
this court in opposition to the prayer.
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Ui- SILAS III. HILL, ESQ, for many years
President of the Board of Common Council, is an
nounced as suitable candidate for Mayor Of
Washington. and will be supported in June next
by thousands of VOTERS.
AID 24-eote
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LOST.

YESTERDAY, between Seventh street end the
4 corner Of ) xth street, or on seventh, between
= and + streets. BLACK LACE VEIL The
finder viii please leave It az the Republic Office.
My IL
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CASE On BRowS.--This case will come up again
before the criminal court tomorrow, upon mo.
ton by the District Attorney for it's continuance
TO the next term
We are requested to say that the last jury that
sat upon this case stood, when dismissed, for and
against acquttal, and not TO 6, has been
stated.
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RUST pRooF INTERVIEWING.

I N this country wire fences, from improper con-
Il struction, have generally disappointed the cx-
pcctations formed OF them, and this mainly in
consequence of the rustng Of the wire This diff
Guilty Is now entirely overcome by the use Of Gal
vanized Wire, requiring no paint or coating, and
lasting lifetime. To secure the erection of sub
staniial and durable fence, directions should be
followed, and such will be cheerfully furnished by
circulars, upon application. II is particularly de-
signed 10 meet economy in fencing railways, farms,
&c, securing n durable fence at small cost.
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EURTlIER CAUTION TO THE plnr.c.

Establishment, Penn. avenue. near ., street.
March %
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The Democrat, Buchanan paper, printed in
Montrose. Pa, says that the Compromise must be
abandoned as q party measure.
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0U-JOHN w. MAURY, Esq, is nominated
as u suitable candidate for Mayor of the city at
the ensuing election, and will be sustained by his
numerous friends. A VOTER.
%
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b5- General ROGER c. wEIGHTMAN viii
be supported as the Wing candidate for Mayor at
our ensuing municipal election.
May l2-l0t MANY WINGS
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Political.

RIcHnosD, May l9-Hon. Henry A. Vice has
been appointed n delegate 10 the Democratic Ma
uonal Convention from the seventh district Of yir
GINA.
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We notice the marriage Of Mr.. John II Strange
TO Miss Elizabeth Stringc. IL is n little strange.
but We think the next event will be a little stranger
ISL Louis Signal.
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MOTE FOR SALE.--Thc subscriber will sell
IN nj the Exchange, in Baltimore, ON Thursday
the 10th May, instant, PROMISSORY NOTE uf
VIM. Johnston, stonccuiter, dated January 10,
1862, at three months, for $50 80, 20 the highest
bidder for cash.
May idiot JAMES REYNOLDS
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AJhNTED-A NURSE; colorcd person pro.
w fcrrcd. None need apply without good rc.
Communications Inquire at the corner OF 9Th and
y streets May q
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" advertiser wishes 10 obtain boarding ior n IA
mily OF four or five persous during the GUNNER
months, commencing carly in June, at some coun-
try house, within about six mles OF Washington
Address A. H., Republic office, Washington,
stating location, NC. May lS-tff
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UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMSHIP co.

FOR NEW ORR Fans, VIA HAVANA.
The Splendid New Double Engine Steamship
CHEROKEE,
ii. X. DAVENPORT, U. s. N, Commander,
One thousand Isco Hundred Tons.
xfE$x WILL SAIL from the pier at the foot
sSah16k of Warren street, North River, on MON
DAY, May "a, at two O'Clock, p. m, precisely.
Rates Of Passage TO .Nep Orleans.
NEW ARRANG EMENT.
After Saloon Berths. ........... $40
Forward :" I" ........... so
Storage Berths .............. %
Freight taken to New Orleans at forty cents per
cubic foot.
Shippers OF freight are requested to supply them
selves with the Company's bs of lading. which
may be had on application at the office. No other
form will be signed.
No bills of lading will be signed after the ship
has sailed.
For freight or passage apply to
Nj. o. ROBERTS,
1T West ST., cor of Warren, New York.
May l5-ts
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Discoperu Of q Comfi

CAmBRrpoE, Mass, May 10 "A telescope comet
was discovered this morning, by G.. p. Bond, at
the Observatory.
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SNIDER,S WINES.

APP go TuTh&SIm
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TERMS.

Single subscription. .................... so so
Five copies (being at the rate OF 40 cents
Tor each subscriber). .................. 90
Fourteen copies (bcing at the rate of 36
cents for each subscriber) .............. 90
Thirty copies (beng at the rate of 80, cents
for each subscribcr) Instrumentation. 10 90
Fifty copies (being at the rate of 30 cents
for each subscribcr) Observation-Disclosures. Is 90
Or No paper viii he cent unless the order is
companied by the money.
All letters must be post paid. and addressed to
GEO. ). GIDEON,
Washington, ID. G..
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PILGRIM CKLEBRATIos.-We CALL attention to
advertisements in this paper, announcing arrange
ments for celebrating the landing of the Pilgrims
at St. Mary's. A steamboat will leave here on
Monday morning. TO be absent three days. A
steamer has alec been chartered to convey persons
from Baltimore to the point of celebration. Elk
tensive arrangements have been made to render
the excursion every way pleasant.
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Also, GALVANIZED SHEETS for ROOFING,
SPIKES, BOLTS, CHAINS, LIGHTNING RODS,
HOOP IRON, SC, being prepared to Galvanize
all articles Of iron which il is desirable protect
from rust. MARSHALL LEFFETS.
Nav S--dImo 10 Roadway New York
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STRAW AND COCO MATTINGs.-We have
~ lust received, per schooncrs MARY Jane" and
Mott Bedell," an extensive supply Of Coored and
White and Fancy Canton Mattings Of the follow
ing make, which think will be found as good
as the country can afford:
-, 81, and ID extra Manning. All who pur-
chased this make OF us last season will remember
its excellence.
The same widths iu frst-quality flushing
This Is n new kind, very good and cheap.
The same widths No. Goquoa, fancy These
last are an entirely new style. and quite pretty.
Also. heavy stock Dundee Coco Mating. This
article - of great usc for churches, hotels halls
looms Of steamboats,, and other public places where
there is much Of thoroug harc II is indcstructi-
bic to dampness. and will bo sold less than ever Of
fered before in this city.
Apl2 CLAGETT & DODSON.
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CERTIFICATE As TO THE DURABILITY OF eALvAN-
lied WIRE

DEAR Sra: You ask me To give you my tcsti-
mony of the efficacy of Galvanizing in projecting
the telegraph wires in England from decay. can
assure you that we find the Galvnnizing process to
preserve the wire much so, that our wires after
ten ttc,lre ytdrs exposure, do not appear to be
at all oHidizsd, and We have such opinion Of its
protection against RusT, that we have not a single
yard oi plain wire in
LATH'M CLARK, Director F. r. Co.