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NEW GOODS. Bargains for CASH


IN EXTRA AORDINARY ATTRACTIONS
Free Exhibition of the most splendid assortment
Of fall patterns, at the Metropolitan Paper Hanging
and Upholstery Wa,e,ooms, No. 5, Washington
Place, east side of 7th street, doors south of E
street. would most respectfully inform the citi-
zens of Washington, Georgetown, and vicinity,
that have just received from the manufacturers a
splendid assortment of Paper Hangings, of the
richest designs and best finish, embracing all va
rieties and kinds-viz Gold Silver, Velvet, Satin,
and Unglazed Papers, at all prices, from 10 cents
to SO So cents. per piece. Borders of the richest
patterns, ranging in price from 124 cents to SO SO
for nine yards Window Shades from 37i cents
to $4, and upwards, according TO quality.
Paper hung by the best workmen. All work
warranted to give satisfaction Designs for halls
and vestbnles are kept on exhibition. Statuary
and ornamental work done in an artistic manner.
Churches and halls papered and decorated after
the Partisan and New York styles.
Upholstery work done in the best manner, and
at short notce,.by skilful workmen.
Particular attention is calledto my 25 cent Satin
Papers My assortment is unrivalled by any other
in this city. No trouble to show goods. call is
respectfully solicited. Doors open till 9 o'clock in
the evening. JOSEPH L. X. PLANT.
4 Sep 24-3meod (m)
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.rAS FIXTURES.-The subscriber has on
NJ hand, and is daily receiving from the cele-
brated factory of Cornelius, Parker N CO., Pha-
delpha, a large and handsome collection of chan
delers brackets, pendants, &c, embracing all their
new patterns which he will dispose of at the man
ufacturers retail prices. Those in want Of gas
fixtures will find il to their interest TO call and ex
anime patterns and prices before purchasing.
G. w. BOTELER,
Sep 2-eod2m. Iron Hail.
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NTOTICE.--We shall apply to the Commits

NTOTICE.--We shall apply to the Commits
IN sioner ofthe General Land Office Of the Uni
ted States for Scrip under the Act of Congress OF
August 3lst, 1852, on Land Warrant, No. 1881
issued from the Land Office Of Virginia, Feb. 18th,
1883, to John Hardyman, for his services as a
Lieutenant Of the Virginia State Line, in the War
Of the Revolutions which said Land Warrant has
never been located or otherwise satisfied.
SAMPSON JONES, JR.,
and other heirs of
JOHN HARDYMAN, decd.
Nov l5-2aw3m III,
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Misftllanfaus
DORA COAL AND IRON MINING AND
Manufacturing Company. Capital. One
Million Dollars. Shares, SO each, paya-
hIe I'm fnstalmcutR.


BILE I'm instalmcnts.
hooks FOR SUBSCRIPTION TO THE
ID stock Of this Company are now open at the
Office Of ADAMS & STEVENS, 9Th ST., opposite
the Patent Office, where specimens ofthe coal may
be seen. The company has $4,000 acres of anthra
cite coal lands, lying mostly in Augusta county
135 miles southwest of Washington city, Stauntor
station on the Virginia Central railroad, is within
eighteen miles. The Manassas Gap railroad viii
reach within twelve. The Company proposes &c
tral and Manassas When this is accomplished
it will be able TO put coal in this city 50 per ton
thus enabling the company TO make from 50 TO 81
per ton profit, and of course making it one Of the
most profitable investments ever offered TO the
public. The lands abound in rich straias of coal
from four to fourteen feet thick, and water free
There is also an inexhaustible supply of iron ore
similar TO the Scotch and Welsh ores in quality
and richness. The Dora is the only anthracite
field known in the State Of Virginia, and is nearer
than any the Cumberland mines by more thar
one hundred miles consequently it enjoys, in re
spect to distance, advantage over any coal tha
comes TO this city. The coal is about ninety pei
cent carbon, and entirely free from sulphur; il.
ADAM RUDOLPH, President
ADAM RUDOLPH,
JAS. T. CLARKE,
w. s. DUNHAM,
C. Y. WEMPLE,
A. NICHOLAS,
ALFRED E. BEACH,
Directors
THos. WILLIAMS, Jr,
President Marine Bank, Treasurer.
Mo-. 6-1w alexandra Gazette copy)
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NTEw GOODS FOR GENTLEMEN.

NEW GOODS FOR GENTLEMEN
IN Our stock at present is full, and of the best
and newest styles, both of goods to make TO order
and of garments already made.
II is our purpose TO keep none but the best
quality of goods, of the various kinds and most
fashionable styles. Garments ready made as good
as bespoke work, and at less prices.
Also constant and good supply of fine Shirts,
oil good cut and make: woollen, cotton and silk
Undershrts and Drawers, and many other pretty
and good articles for gentlemen's use.
s YOUNG 81 OREM,
Merchant Tailors and Clothiers, Browns Hotel.
Nov 3-2wif Q)
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TO CAPITALISTS.
4 MOST VALUABLE PROPERTY Is of.

IN fered at private sale, consisting Of few build
ing lots in square 6SS, on Capitol Hill fronting the
capitol square, south side, Immediately next 10 the
extension.
This truly desirable property holds out to per-
sons seeking investments the greatest induce
menis and, its location considered, will be dispos-
ed of at most reasonable prices. Title unques-
toned, and property unincumbered
For further information, to terms, &C., apply
at this office.
Oct %
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NOTICE TO U. s. MAIL CONTRACTORS
AND THE PUBLIC.
TN HAS BEENLONG THE PRACTICI

THAS BEENLONG THE PRACTICE
of this Office to pay the drafts drawn and nego-
iiated by contractors for carrying the United
States mails for the amounts respectively, oil their
quarterly paw II was established to accommo-
date the contractors, and meet their necessities, in
advance Of the regular and slower process OF pay
ing by the drafts warrants OF the department
and was intended only to apply TO one draff per
route from each contractor for the actos amount,
(deducting ines collections, &c.,) Of his quarterly
paw; but it has been, and is quite generally so
misunderstood as TO be supposed to allow any
number Of drafts and for any amount, not exceed
ing in the aggregate, the contract pay for the quar-
ter. "A privilege conceded for accommodation for
il was never anything more) has thus been made
20 embarrass materially the business OF this Office
forced upon it the settlement of the priune ac-
counts Of contractors, and thrown upon the ex-
changes OF the country, with quasi sanction OF
this office, a species of paper currency unauthor-
lied by the laws.
II not unfrequently occurs, too, that this Office is
exposed TO great and unnecessary risk in deter
mining upon the genuineness of the signatures TO
The assignments or endorsements Of the various
persons through whose hands these drafts are
made to pass before their presentation.
II is therefore deemed proper to give this public
notice TO contractors, and all concerned that from
and after the LIST day of January, 1854, but one
draft for the pay upon each route per quarter will
he payed or filed for payment, in this office. This
draft should state upon its face, thai 10 rs tie only
one G,r the quarter and the route doth 10 be spec
fedlon which il is drawn; and the signature there
TO should be atested By the postmaster at He place
srhsre IL man be dyacn and other nottness; and
each assignment thereof shoukd be attested By tro
WIN. F. PHILLIPS,
Anditor ofths Treasury for Me
Nov. 49, p. Department.
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PREMIUM AWARDED BY THE MARY

PREMIUM AWARDED BY THE MARY
LAND INSTITUTE.
YNHE undersigned respectfully invites the
citizens Of Washington and its vicinity to
an inspection Of his stock of BOOTS, SHOES,
CATERS, &C., all of his own workmanship, and
manufactured from the very best materials. Also,
Boots and Shoes made to order from the finest
French Calf Skins and Patent Leather at price
equally as low charged elsewhere.
G.. BREMER,
Prize Boot and Shoe Store, Eleventh street,
east side, three doors north Penn. avenue.
! Nov II-eo3m lnl
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A CARD.-SAMUEL w. TUCKER, Mer-
~ chant Tailor, would respectfully announce
to his patrons and friends that he has removed
from his late place of business, and will for the
present receive business calls al the store of Mr..
Evan Hughes, corner of 18th street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue.
He is pleased TO announce to his customers that
the stock of goods TO which he now invites their
attention cannot be exceled.
Nov. S--Steod3w
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NATIVE WINES.-I have just received
~ from Messrs. Longworth IL Zimmerman,
Of Cincinnati, the following pure native grape
wines:
30 boxes sparkling Catawba.
20 do dry do
90 do. ladies', or sweet wine
/ cask superior Catawba brandy.
100 baskets pure Champagne, of my own i'm
portation, landing now in New York, by packet
South America from Havre.
b. JOST,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 17th and
18th sts., agent for the above wines.
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Nov II
AT PRIVATE SALE.
& A Good Chance for an Investment.

- G0Ou CHanCe HHVcStmCHts
TIME subscriber intending TO go south, offers
| rare chance for an investment in his STEAM
SAW Mill PRopERTY, which is located on the
east side Of Crawford street, south Of Market
square.
This pre- perty fronts on Crawford street 56l
feet and runs back to the river channel about 500
or i 600 feet and when Water street is opened,
i will have four fronts altogether. The engine is
twenty five horsepower. There will be no public
sale Of this property, and if not sold privately
by the 18th Of December, it will then be for
rent.
For terms, which will be accommodating, apply
10 Colonel NJ Cooke Norfolk, TO Wilson u Gnce,
William H. Wilson, Portsmouth,, or to the sub
scrber j.. Il. COOKE.
p S.--Persons purchasing this valuable prop
erty, can be supplied with timber, either through
The canal. or down the railroad ]. K G. .
Raleigh North Carolina) Standard and Bati-
more Sun copy one month and send bills TO this
Office Oct 23-2awlm
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INK ERASER and PAPER

rREEN'S INK ERASER and PAPER
SJ Cleaner for Bookkeepers, Clerks, and Lit
erary Gentlemen.--A new kind Of eraser or rub
Der, far superior to any article for the same pur-
nose ever yet introduced; aside from its superior
qualities as a pencil cleaner, il removes ink
and other stains with more facility than the ordi-
nary scraper, and leaves the surface 1.-THE paper
nnharmed.
Manufactured by the inventor and sold by
COLLINS, BOVINE 81 CO.,
Branch Of Sationers Hall, Nos. ia and 176
Pearl street; 11th street, 6 doors north OF Penn
sylyania avenue who are also sole agents for
Green's Pencil Rubber
Oct 7--tf 45 satat @ltt (m) ftt'>a ftts
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NTEW FAIL STYLES OF GENTLE

NEW FALL STYLES OF GENTLE.-
IN mems Furnishing Goods.-CHARLES II.
LANE has lust returned from New York, and is
now opening large and elegant assortment OF
Cravats, Scarfs, Stocks, Ties, Gloves, Suspenders,
Handkerchiefs, Hosiery, &c, together with all
other articles usually found in frst-class estab-
lishment
The public are respectfully invited to call and
examine my stock, which will be cheerfully ex-
hibited to all with polite attention. Reasonable
prices and fair dealing may be relied upon
LANES Hat, Cap, and Gentlemen's
Furnishing Establishment, Penn. av., near A y.
Oct &
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NE PLUS ULTRA HAVANA CIGAR STORE,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
Under the National Hotel, Penn. Apenae.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE
ceived, direct from Havana, the following
choice brands of Cigars, which he can, with con-
fdence, recommend TO all epicures, as being of the
most delicious flavor:
Londres, Cabanas, Iondres,) Paneteas,
Rio Hundo, Cabanas, Victoria,
La India, Trabucos, El Delate
Consuelo, Consolation,
Among his stock of Chewing Tobacco the un-
dermentoned favorite brands will be found:
Virginius, Pride of Virginia, Ell Dorado,
Diadem, Goodwns Patent, Koh-I-Noor
The Koh-I-Noor tobacco is put up in small neat
boxes, at $5 each, or 374 cents plug, and is ac-
knowledged to be the most palatable tobacco ever
chewed
Turkish pipes, smoking tobacco of superior
quality, canes, umbrellas, razors, shaving soap,
eau de Cologne, with variety OF miscellaneous
articles always on hand.
G. s. MCELFRESH,
Under the National Hotel.
+ Nov 17-3md (m) ~
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J. WARRINER 4 CO.,

G. WARRINER Il CO.,
p,,usvYrn,ia arenne beftceen och and 9th streets.
nEALERs IN WATCHES, JEWELRY.
Silverware, and Fancy Articles. Also,
Watchmakers and Jewellers.
The Chronometer, Duplex. and all the varieties
of Watches OF good quality, put in order
Watches, Jewelry, and work from our estab-
lishment warranted as we represent.
Cooper Adams Hutton, Jules Jurgensen, Patek
Philippe, aud variety Of Swiss and English made
watches.
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl Opal, Garnet, jet work,
&c 13 G. WARRINER,
Nov o--2weod III. SEMKEN t,.
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"EDICAL CARD.-Drs. Il. q J: Hunter,
NI fnbvsicians for diseases of the chest, &c.
ber TO announce that they will remove to New
York on the 5th of December next or as soon
thereafter as they shall have completed desired
professional arrangements in regard 70 their prac-
ice in Washington and Baltimore. The motive for
Of access 10 those visiting them from distant parts
Of the Union.
DR.. James Hunter will, during the winter, visit
professionally ST. Augustine, Jacksonville, and the
principal resorts for invalds on the southern
coast.
Dr. Robert Hunter will visit Washington and
Baltimore ON professional business once in each
month after December.
Will be published in January next an American
edition of Sir Charles Scudamore's work on lnha-
lation, with an Introduction" Notes" and an
Appendix, by R. Hunter. M. r. c. s.
Nov 16--1y (m)
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NANTELs, IRON RAILINGs, AND

NANTELs. IRON RAILINGs, AND
yI Spring Mattresses. The Mantels are new,
cheap, and beautiful article, manufactured upon
stone in imitation of the richest Marbles, of the
most rare and desirable kinds. In style and finish
they stand unequaed, and are not injured by coal,
gas, smoke, or acids. At the north they are be-
coming extensively used, and give perfect salts
faction.
Builders and others wishing TO purchase are re
aues,ed to call and examine for themselves.
Also, Pier Slabs to match the Mantels, OF the
same materials.
Iron Cemetery and other Fencing and Raiings.
Will be kept constantly on hand, variety OF
patterns for which orders will be received and
promptly executed.
Premium Spring Mattresses, new article, far
superior to anything of the kind now in use.
( '7 r. HASKINS, Agent,
Penn avenue, south side, near 10th street.
Oct l9-1m (m'
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NEW YORK, May 2, IS53.--The undcr-
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No. AZ
William street, merchants Exchange,) for the
transaction of general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State, and city securities bought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills Of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 2l-dtf EMANUEL b. HART. q
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WILLARD'S HOTEL. 5a.
yUyHE ABOVE-NAMED ESTABLISH

ment will be reopened for the reception Of
guests on Thursday, November "a. Since the
closing in June last the house has been completes
" renovated, enlarged, improved in ventilation,
warming, &C., and many improvements added re-
nnisite 10 the comfort of its guests.
With a practical knowledge Of hotel keeping
and personal attention to the business, the under
signed hopes TO merit share of the public patron
ace so liberally extended heretofore.
IL H. A. WILLARD.
Nov 11--d1m (m)
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n w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,

~ W.. BROWNING, Merchant IaiIOr,
under the United States Hotel, having en-
larged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington TO his we-selected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ings, of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market.
Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase of goods from the best importing houses
in the United States, with such advantages as will
enable him TO offer them TO the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction to the pur-
chasers, and in view of increasing his business,
he has purchased an unusual large stock Of goods,
such as will defy competition for their beauty,
STYLE and cheapness.
Ali he asks is call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by SO doing A suit of clothes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-made Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment of ready
made clothing, of my own work. made up in the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoats In
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests which will be sold at much less
price than work made to order.
NIB. Sole agent for SCOTS report of Fashions
for the District.
Oct. 15--6m. (m)
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CARD i.
Oct. 15--eod1m.

CARD.
To tic Ladies' Of Washington, Georgeto'cn, Akr-
andria &c.
HENRY WEIRMAN'S ladies, misses, and
III children's French shoes are sold by the un-
dersigned, on 18th street, just above Corcoran q
Riggs Banking House, in his new building, with
the high marble steps, where he will receive la
dies orders, and keep constantly on hand every
variety of ladies' misses, and children's French
gaiter walking shoes, white and black satin CATERS,
slippers, &c, made to order by II. Wcirman, Of
Philadelphia, OF the best French gaiter materials,
and in the latest Partisan styles These CATERS
are entirely different from what are generally
known as g slop-shop shoes; being all custom
work, OF superior Workmanship, and warranaed to
give perfect satisfaction .se .
Ladies, who value beauty, comfort, and econ
omy, will consult their interest by giving me a
CALI and examine for themselves.
G. WEIRMAN, ,ts
18th street, just aboye Corcoran 81 Riggs's
Nov. 9--lyeo tm) BanRing House.
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II. AW NOTICE.-SIDNEY 8. BAXTER,
late attorney general of Virginia, has re-
moved 10 Washington to practice law.
He will practice in the Supreme Court OF the
United States the courts Of the District Of Colum-
bia, and attend TO any professional business con-
fded to him.
Office in Morrison's new building on A street,
east Of Pennsylvania avenue.
REFERENCES.
Hon. J. j. Allen, Hon. Vim. Daniel,
Hon. Richard Moncure, Hon. G. B. Samuels,
Hon G.. III. Lee, of the Court Of Appeals OF
Virginia.
TO the Judges Of the Circuit Courts of Virginia.
To the senators and members Of Congress from
Virginia.
Sep 21-1yeod. (m)
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CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE q
ESTABLISHMENT.
7th street. 5etween Louisiana aUesue and ID street.
HNHE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE
ceiyed, from the north, splendid assortment
Of China, Glass, and Earthenware; also, magnif-
cent Girandoles and Lamps of many patterns,
adapted for halls and parlors.
Paints, boiled and raw, linseed oil, putty, win
dow glass, of every variety, always on hand.
Clocks brushes, &C., and every article for gen
era housekeeping kept for sale.
S. WHITTLESEY, 7th street.
Nov o0-1y A& (m) &
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BRANCH OF sTATIONERs' HALL,

BRANCH OF STATIONERS' HALL,
y Nos TIA and 176 Pearl street, New York.
COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., Importers OF
" foreign and dealers in domestic stationery,
are now offering one Of the largest and best Sc
lected stocks the trade that he found in this
market Our stock comprises all the various
styles and qualities wanted in the United States
and Canadas, consisting Of bath post plain and
gilt edge; plain, gilt and embossed note; cap, let
ter, commercial note, commercial packet, and folio
post; fiat cap, DENY, medium royal, sup royal !;
American and English drawing papers; plain, en-
bossed, and colored cards card perforated, Bris-
toll bonnet, and straw boards; blank, pass, and
memorandum books, Of every variety; fancy, mar
bic, and colored papers, AT very low prices Gold
pens, with and without silver holders, and steel
pens cutlery, &c, with endless assortment OF
statoners' goods, and envelopes OF every dcscrip-
fion. COLLINS, BOVINE az co.
1lth ST. doors north Of Penn. avenue
Oct. 4--1y* (m)
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T ETTER AND FOOLsCAP PAPERS,
/ 4 ruled and plain, from 81 25 to 81 so per ream,
for sale by COLLINS, BOVINE & CO.,
1lth ST., six doors north Of Penn. avenue,
Branch of Stationers' Hail. 174 and 176
Oct. lift (m) Pearl street, New York.
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TOHN w. McMATH, Attorney and Coun-
81 sellor at Law, Solicitor IN Chancery, and Nota
ry Public, Mackinac, Michigan.
zxfs- All business entrusted with him will be
done with care and dispatch. Business Of the Up
per Peninsula will receive prompt attention.
{ Oct, l4--tE
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MlisftIIanfGas.
-T.yE YOU BOUGHT YOUR FURNI-

"AVE YOU BOUGHT YOUR FURNI-
TUREg-If not call and examine our new
and splepdid stock of Rosewood, Mahogany, and
Walnut FURNITURE.
Our stock is all new and well made, comprising
nearly every article OF cabinet furniture now IN
use, and many articles that are not to be found In
olheF furniture stores; few OF which we emu
merate:
Large and splendid walnut and mahogany
Rosewood, mahogany, and walnut Bookcases
Do do do marbe-top
Rosew00d mahogany and w %anS, Raae, a'ass5e se
Do do do corner do
Cottage Reception Chairs, covered with lasting
Rosewood, mahogany. and walnut Teapoys and
Walnut and mahogany Comedies
Do do Trays and Stands
Do do and iron Hatracks
Iron Bedsteads Cribs and Umbrella Stands
Marble slabs, Gilt Brackets, and Gilt frame
Mirrors
Mahogany and Walnut Looking-glass Frames
and Looking. glass Plates
Curled-har, shuck, palm-leaf and Excelsior
mattresses.
We have also the newly invented elastic spiral
spring Mattress which has given satisfaction to
all who have used il. In nearly every instance
where we have sold them they have returned
with orders for more Of the springfield bottoms,
We believe their value to be inestimable.
OF furniture for common use we have too great
an assortment to enumerate,
Louisiana avenue, opposite the Bank of Wash
ington, near the corner of 7th street.
Notice the bedstead sign
(m) Nov 22-1m
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UNITED STATES LIFE INSURANCE..
ANNUITY AND TRUST COMPANY OF PHILA.
Security, Stability, and Psspetuity.
Premium Payments made Easy and Convenient.
Fund, January 1, 1851, $3O6.O29 O4.

System cash. dividends cash, no scrip and credits,
the value of which none can tell because not con-
vertibe; but cash premiums, cash dividends, and q
losses paid in cash is the system of this Office. All
its operations are in cash. the amount insured con-
sequenty on settlement day is never reduced; on
the contrary, increased; thereby holders policies
are never disappointed. More than this, policies in
force, of two years standing, for life will at any
time be purchased upon surrender, and one-fourth
to twoihirds of the whole amount Of premiums
paid to the Office returned IN cash. See prospec-
fuses. CHARLES G. INLAY, secretary. ,. H. CRAw-
FORD president. PLINY SMITH, actuary
j. e. NORRIS, Agent, Washington City
JOHN RICHARDS, M. D., Med. Adviser,
Duval's building, Penn. avenue, near A ST.
Oct 25-d1 m