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Washington sentinel., 1854-05-25
rhe Great Plano and Music Establishmen,
HORACE WATERS,
No. 333 Broadacay, New York

No. 1888 Broadacay, NeW York.
THHE best and most improved Pianos and Melo-
deons.-T. Gilbert q Co.'S Worlds Fair Pre-
MUM Pianos, with or without the 4Eolian, and
with iron frames and circular scales The merit
ofthese instruments is too well known 10 need
further commendalion. Gilbert's Boudoir Pianos,
elegant instrument for smal! rooms. Hallet IL
Cumstons Pianos, of the old established firm OF
Hsllei q Co. Mr.. W., being sole agen, for allthe
above Pianos, offer them lower than any other
house. Horace Waterss Pianos, manufactured
expressly for him, having great power of tone and
elasticity oftouch. 1913 Broadway is the largest
depot for Musical Instruments in this country, af.
fording opportunity for selections not TO be had
elsewhere. Secondhand Pianos al great bargains.
Prices from $50 10 Sl75. Every instrument fully
warranted or the money refunded.
MELODEONS.
Goodman d Baldwin's Patent Organ Melodeons
with tlro hanks of keys-a sweet and powerful in
strumeni. Prices from SIS TO 5000. S. d. & II.
W. Smiths celebrated Melodeons, Martins unrs-
rallied Guitars, Browns Harps, Flutinas, Vions,
Brass Instruments. DC, &c. Dealers supplied
with Pianos and Meodeons at factory prices. 12s
per cent. discount 10 clergymen.
MUSIC.
This list comprises the prooucts Of the great
masters Of both the American and European con
tinents, and is receiving constant additions by an
extensive publication Of the choice and popular
pieces Of the day DEALERS in Music, and Teach.
ers OF Seminaries wishing TO purchase any music
published. or make arrangements for continued
supplies OF Mr.. Waterss new issues, will find it 10
their interest 10 call forward their orders. Mu-
sic sent 10 any part of the Union Canadas, post
age free.
Apr l-d3m HORACE WATERS.
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r UNIVERSITY oFvIRGIN1A.-The next

~ session Of this institution will open the 1st OF
October, and close the 29th of June following
The university embraces The following schools,
viz: !, a.icient languages; 2, modern languages;
3, mathematics; A, naturalphiosophy, m neralogy,
and geology; 3, chemistry; 6, medici e; 7, COM
paratve anatomy, physiology, and surgery; s, mo-
raj philosophy, rhetoric, and bellies ettres, and po-
lilical economy; 8, law. Also lectureshp OF
special anatomy and materia medica, and de-
monstratorship of anatomy The schools of an
cient languages, modern languages, and mathe-
mates, have each an assistant instructor; and in
the 81. ool OF law there is an adjunct professor.
The expenses, mot including clothing, books, or
pocket-money,) are as follows
Tuition fee say three schools al S25 each .S75 90
Boarding, including diet, room-furniture,
and attendance Of servant payable in
three instalments in advance ........ 100 90
Room rent, two occupying room, s.
each 3 O0
(Rents without the precnts, something
more.)
Matriculation fee, SIS; contingent depo-
sill, SO ...................... 25 90
Washing say S10; fuel and light say $40 80 90
S25S 90
Students Of medicine are charged with four
tickets, al S25 each, and a dissecting fee of IS.
The fee in the immediate class of law is 500 in
senior class, SIS.
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep 21-r Chairman of the Faculty.
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GSarati0naI.
EDICAL DEpARTMENToF HAMP-


lNl den Sydney College, Richmond Va.-The
sixteenth annual course of lectures VIII com
mence on Monday, the 10th day OF October, 1898,
and continue until the LIST of the ensuing March;
The commencement for conferrlng degrees VIII
be held about the middle of March.
r. L. Bohannan, M. d., Prof OF Obstetrics and
Diseases of Women and Children
L. W. Chamberlayne, M. d., Prof OF Materia
Medica and Therapeutics
Martin p. Scett, M. d., Lecturer on Chemistry
and Pharmacy.
Surgical Anatomy
CarterP. Johnson, M. D., Prof of Anatomy and
Physiology.
David H. Tucker, NJ D., Prof of Theory and
Practice of Medicine.
Arthur E. Peticolas, M. D., Demonstraior OF
Anatomy
The study of practical anatomy may be prose
cuted with the most ample facilities, and at very
trifing expense.
Clinical lectures are regularly given al the col
legc infrmary and Richmond almshouse. The in
Urinary, under the same roof with the cellegc, and
subject 10 the entire control Of the faculty is at all
times well filed with medical and surgical cases,
and furnishes peculiar facilities for clinical IN
struction. Many surgical operations are perform
ed in presence OF the class; and the students, be-
ing freely admitted TO the wards, enjoy, under
the guidance Of the professors, unusual epportu-
mites for becoming familiar with the symptoms,
diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
ExpENsEs.-Mairiculaton fee, SIS. Professors
fees, 500. Demonstrators fee, So Graduation
fee, S25
Ess- The price Of board, including fuel lights,
and servants attendance is usually So or S33 per
week. DAVID II. TUCKER, M. D.,
Sep 29--tf Dean Of the Faculty.
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CLASSICAL and Mathematical

~ ScHooL.-The subscriber has removed his
school to College Hill, where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department of the Colum
bian College, it will continue to preserve the char
acter OF strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of thorough English, Classi-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th of September and
close on the last of June.
Terms: Sl2 so per quarter, payable in advance.
Al a small additional charge, the students will
be permitted TO attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also TO receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded al the College, under the
special care and superintendent of the Principal.
The necessary expenses OF a full boarding student
will be about $50 per academic year, and of a
weekly boarder will moi exceed $50.
GEORGE S. BACON, Principal.
Refers TO the Faculty of the Columbian College
Col ]. L. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM Gun
ton, Esq; l.. d. Gale, M. d., of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, the Land Office and Pro-
lessor G. G. Jewett of the Smithsonian Institute.
ep2l-tf
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noLLINs, BOVINE s CO., Ilth street,

COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., Ilth street,
~ I'd door north of Pennsylvania avenue, i'm
porters and manufacturers, offer at low cash prices
every variety of account books, paper, fancy, and
staple stationery. Copying and notarial presses
cheap.
registers sets of books for societies. writing desks,
scrap books, shipping receipt books, patent ink
stands, tin cash and deed boxes, manifold letter
writers, bankers note cases. sates pencils, chess
men, perforated board, copying presses, bills OF
folios, gold and steel pens, superior writing ink,
elastic paper holders seal presses, pass and copy
books, penknives, backgammon boards, wax, wa
fers, tissue paper. Fancy stationery in great va
riety. Books ruled and bound to pattern.
Job printing executed al low rates. Cards, cir
culars, bill heads, checks receipts, &c
BRANCH OF STATIONERS HALL,
174 and l76 Pearl street, New York.
Nov. 5-tf
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BRANCH OF sTATIoNERs, HALL,

Nos. IA and l76 Pearl sfreef, Neto York.
COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., Importers OF
~ foreign and dealers in domestic stationery,
are now offering one of the largest and best Sc
lected stocks to the trade that be 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; plan 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-
tol, bonnet, and straw boards; blank, pass, and
memorandum books, of every variety; fancy, mar
BILE, and colored papers, at very low prices. Gold
pens, with and without silver holders, and steel
pens, cutlery, &C.. with an endless assortment OF
statoners' goods, and envelopes of every descrip-
tion. COLLINS. BOVINE & co.
11th 81 doors north Of Penn. avenue
Oct 4--1y# (m)
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4 RUDIMENTARY AND PRACTICAL

IA Treatise on Perspective for beginners, sim
phned for the use Of Juvenile students and ANA
for schools and private instructors fourth edition,
revised and enlarged, by George Payne, artist
eighty-six illustrations, rs cents.
Rudiments of the Art of Building, in five sec
tions, viz: l. General principles Of construction
2. Materials used in bnilding; 3. Strength of ma
terials; A. Use Of materials; S. Working drawings,
specifications, and estimates, illustrated with III
woodcuts, by Edward Dobson, author Of the Rail
ways Of Belgium, &c
Elements of Mechanism, elucidating the scien-
tihc principles of the practical construction OF
machines, for the use of schools and students in
mechanical engineering, with numerous speci-
mems OF modern machines remarkable for their
utility and ingenuity, illustrated with 243 engrav-
ings, by T. Baker, author of Railway Engineering,
&c
Just received, and for sale at the Bookstore OF
r. FARNHAM, corner Of 1lth street and Penn
svlvania avenue May
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-25
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.


For Cincinnati, Louisvile Indianapolis, Cosum
bns ZanesviHe, Ctesciaud Toledo,
Chicago and St. Louis.
TTNHROUGH TICKETS for all the above
IL points can be had at the railroad station in
Washington.
Passengers leaving Washington at g. A. M,
arrive in Wheeling in time to connect with the
splendid steamers WINCHESTER and DUR
NAL, for Wellsyile, 40 miles from Wheeling ;
thence direct by railroad 10 Cleveland, Toledo
Chicago and Alton; thence by steamboat 25 miles
to st. Louis. Leaving Washington at S, p. M,
they will connect the next afternoon with the
splendid :. UNION LINE" STEAMERS for Gin
cinnat and Louisville, and for Indianapolis by
railroad from Lawrcnceburg.
Through tickets sold for Cincinnati, Louisville,
and Indianapolis; also for GAINESVILLE and Colum-
bus, by national road stages from Wheeling.
Passengers holding through tickets can lie over
at any point on the route. For information and
tickets, apply to I. II. PARSONS, Agent, Wash
ington.
]. HI. DONE,
Feb T-n Master Transportation.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-25
7 Ew SPRING GooDs.-p. H. Browning

NJ EW SPRING GOODS.-P. II. Browning,
IN under the United States Hotel returns his
thanks 10 Senators and members of the House oil
Representatives for the liberal patronage bestowed
upon MN the past winter and respectfully solcits
their attention, as well citizens and strangers
generally, 10 his large superior, and fashionable
assortment OF Spring Goods, Cloths, Cassimeres,
anu .est'nss, ~ gfeai varieties have not in any
previous season been so well prepared 10 Offer ~
the closest buyers such inducements 10 call and
examine IN, stock; feeling satisfied thai the .y,en,
and variety Of stock, with such low prices, viii
compare with any other establishment, here or
elsewhere. All garments cut and made in The
most approved style
N. b.; Sole egent for SCOTS Report Of Fashions
for the District.
Ready made Clothing Of superior quality. OF
my own make, which will be sold on the most
reasonable terms.
Mar S--tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-25
SlisrelIaneoms.
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL

A Illustrated Record Of Agriculture, Me-
IN chanics, Science, and Useful knowledge,
published monthly by ALFRED E. BEACH, No.
sc Nassau street, New York
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS A VOLUME.
Sent 6y Mail to amy part Of The United States.
Every number contains 90 large pages OF letter.
press beautifully printed on fine paper, and
Profusely Illustrated with Engravings.
Farmers, mechanics, inventors, manufacturers,
and people ofevery profession, will find in the Pro
PIES JOURNAL a repository OF valuable information
peculiarly suited 10 their respective wants.
TERMs-To subscribers, my cents pokume.
Subscriptions may be sent by mail in con post
Office stamps, or bills, al the risk of the publisher.
The name of the post Office, county, and State,
where the paper is desired 10 be sent, should be
pLaiT,iy icritten. Address, postage paid,
ALFRED h. BEACH,
No. So Nassau street. New York City.
&a- Two volumes are published annually
Back numbers and volumes always on hand for
SALE Single copies 10 cents each to be had al
nearly all the book and periodical stores in the
country.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-25

sElRV1sIasas21zsE Railroad, from Baltimore to E&e4
Wheeling, and connecting there with the large, new,
and splendid Steamers Of the Union Line on the
Ohio, and the Stages to GAINESVILLE, &c.
This expeditions line being now thoroughly COM
pleted, by the late finishing Of the Great Board
Tree Tunnel and the road being in excellent order,
the earnest attention of travellers is confidently
directed to its superior advantages and low fares.
The scenery upon this road is Of the most stupen-
dous and attractive character.
The Express Mail Train leaves Baltimore daily
at ?. M, and runs directly through to Wheeling
(3o0 mlles) in Is or 19 hours, including all STOP
pages, arriving there at or 3 P. M. next day; or,
passengers leaving Baltimore AT A. M. may lay
over for lodging in Cumberland, 179 miles,) and
proceed thence to Wheeling in the morning.
To connect with these trains, the cars leave
Washington at 6 A. M. and p M. daily, meeting
the cars from Baltimore at the Washington juno
ton, (better known as the Relay HOuse,) nine
miles from Baltimore.
At Wheeling the seven unrivalled Steamers OF
the Union Line, which have jus, been completed
for this route, form daily connexion with the
cars, and convey passengers down the Ohio TO
Cincinnati and Louisville, where the Stages for
Nashville Gc., or the st. Louis and New Orleans
Packets, may be taken by those going further on.
Passengers for Columbus Tor who prefer the
land route 10 CincinnatD and other parts of Ohio
and the West may also proceed direct from
Wheeling in the Ohio Stage Company's excellent
coaches over the best part Of the National Road
to GAINESVILLE, &c, and thence by railroad.
Passengers for Wellsville and Cleveland by
steamboat and railroad will also find this most
agreeable route, there being regular and speedy
connexion AT Wheeling to and from those places.
Baggage checked through from Washington TO
Wheeling, and no charge for transfer of passen-
gers or baggage.
Fare by through ticket, with the right to lie over
anywhere on the route,) from Washington 10
Wheeling, $3.50; to Cincinnati, S11; to Louis
vile, $12.
Tickets to be had of Mr.. Parsons, Agent, at the
Railroad Station, Washington, and Of the other
Agents of the Company.
VIM. PARKER,
Sen 2I-dtfx Ceperal S,nar;n,a,,l.n,
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THE LAMPLIGHTER.-A fresh supply

Il Just received.
Also, Life and Sayings of Mrs. Partington, and
others Of the Family, edited by B. P. Shelaber, OF
the Boston Post
My Schools and Schoolmasters; or the Story OF
my Education, by Hugh Miller, author Of the
Footprints OF the Creator. &c.
Woman's influence and Woman's Mission.
The Ladys Equestrian Manual, in which the
principles and practice of Horsemanshp for La
Lady to ride with comfort and elegance.
Just received and for sale at the bookstore OF
r. FARNHAM
Corner Of 1lth street and Penn. avenue.
Nav
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-25
THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.

Inventors and others desiring to obtain letters
patent for inventions, are requested to communi
cate directly with the editor ofthe PEoPLE's jour
NAL, by whom all the necessary documents are
prepared, with the utmost fidelity and dispatch.
Patent business of every description promptly al
tended to. Persons wishing for information rela-
tive 10 patents inventions, may all times con-
suit the undersigned, scuhout charge, either per-
sonally at his office, or by letter. To those living
al distance, he would state that all the needful
steps, necessary to secure patent, can be ar
ranged by letter just as well as if the party were
present. All consultations and business strictly
confidential. Patents promptly secured in Eng
land, France, and other foreign countries. For
patents in the United States model of the inven-
ton is always necessary. In size il should not
exceed one cubic foot.
ALFRED E. BEACH,
Editor of the Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, &C.,
No. Sc Nassau street, New York.
Nov. 23-~
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OPINIONS OF ATTORNEYS GENER-
al of the United Statcs.--The undersigned

having just published an octave edition Of the
official decisions of the Attorneys General Of the
United States, expounding the Constitution, sub
ssting Treaties with foreign nations, and the In
dian tribes, and giving construction to the public
laws of the country, in five volumes, averaging
$50 pages each, comprising all the decisions OF
that character made since the adoption Of the
federal constitution, and prior TO the 4th day OF
July, 1851, and TO be continued up 10 the present
time. with synoptical notes and copious indices
he respectfully announces his readiness 10 answer
orders for the work, and TO forward the same by
express, or otherwise, TO any part Of the United
States.
Being the productions Of distinguished iurists
and civilians, fully authorized 10 decide the vari
Gus questions of civil. common, International,
constitutional commercial, and municipal law,
which have arisen in the course OF the admins
tration of the government, and bearing, as they
do, upon nearly every subject of civil polity and
jurisdiction, il necessarily follows that they
scarcely inferior in Importance TO the Constitution
which they defend, and the laws which they ex-
plain. They not only SET forth the political econo-
my and fundamental principles OF the federal gov
ernment, and the rules and regulations enforced
in its administration, but they also define the
powers and duties, and, in many instances the
compensation Of its civil and military officers
The subjects of national sovereignty, neutrality.
extradition, &C., therein thoroughly discussed,
and our revenue laws, land laws, patent laws
pension laws, &C.. commented upon and ex-
planned. 1t is, therefore, believed that public
ministers, consus, governors Of States, district
attorneys, marshas, collectors of customs, sur
veyors Of ports, naval officers, receivers Of public
moneys, registers Of land Offices, Indian agents,
officers of the army and navy, and, indeed, all
public men will find these volumes valuable ac-
QUESTION TO their libraries
The editions put up in the style Of Howard's
Reports Of Decisions Of the Supreme Court, and
sold at the moderate price of three dollars per
volume.
Librarians of States and public institutions are
reminded that they may conveniently obtain the
work, through their representatives in Congress,
If the latter are Immediately addressed upon the
subject
ROBERT FARNHAM,
Pennsylvania avenne.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-25
lust RECEIVED ATTAYLORXM MAU

y ry's Bookstore, near 9th street.
The Plurality of Worlds, with an Introduction
by Edward Hitchcock. d. d.
A Lamp TO the Path; or, the Bible in the Heart
the Home, and the Market Place, by the Rev. w.
X. Tweedie, d. d.
The Catacombs Of Rome, by the Right Rev. w.
]. Kip, d. d.
Narrative Of a Voyage to the Northwest Coast
of America, by Gabriel Franchere.
Corinne, by Madame De Stael, new edition.
Vathek, by Beckford, do
Female Poets Of Great Britain do
Western Scenes and Adventures, illustrated.
Life of Napoleon, by Hazlilt, do
Practical Surveyors Guide, by Andrew Duncan.
Frank Leslie's Ladies' Gazette OF Fashion for
May. May 6
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-25
WE ARE NOW RECEIVING, at

w cur >pIendidly lighted storerooms on 7th
street, doors above Pennsylvania avenue,
choIce stock Of rich Spring Dress Goods, embra.
clne all the novelties Of the season; also spring
styles, Mantets. Black Lace Shawls, and Scarfs,
rflh'eu i,lh'eu cashmere Shawls, White Grape Shawls,
Kid aud Silk Gloves. Ladies and Missas bos;.ry
Embrolderies, White Cambrics and Muslns. with
large stock OF Linens and Staple Dry Goods
adapted TO the present season ali Of which will
be sold al fair low prices; and we invite pur-
chasers 10 call and examine our STOCK
EE- Please observe that all articles sold =,
our establishment are warranted TO prove as rem.
resented. -
MAXWELL, SEARS g. COLLEY.
7ih 81, 3 doors above Penn avenue.
Apr S-eod3m .
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-25
M ARBLE MANTLEs.-Marple works.-

1u The subscriber begs leave to inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock of Marble Mantes, comprising Sienna,
Brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian ven Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, Of the best
quality newest style, and superior finish, which he
offers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
ments, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sils, lintcs, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
stone, calclned plaster, 50 rs per barrel.
Also on hand large lot of Connecticut Brown
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes. He invites the attention OF
builders and others to his stock, and will endcavor
to give satisfaction to all who may favor him with
their orders.
WIN. RUTHERFORD.
On Z ST., bet. 18th and 13:e
Oct Q--Gm fm1
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*Passengers for Luray, and New Market will
take the train leaving Alexandria at u o'clock,
a. m, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Passengers for Lynchburg will lake the train
leaving Alexandria at "a o'clock, a. m. on Mon
days, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Freight trains are running daily, Sunday ex-
cepted Per order: w. B. BROCKETT,
Agent.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, May S. May 9-tf
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TXCELsIOR; HELPS TO PROGRESS

EXCELSIOR; HELPS To PROGRESS
L. in Religion, Science, and Literature.
new monthly magazine, edited by the Rev.
James Hamilton, d. D.. Of London Price ST SO
per annum
Although nominally young Mems Magazine,
it will be a main effort Of the conductors 10 pro-
vide for young men that heaihful stimulus and
the aids o-improvements, which many of them are
now so anxious to secure.
The editor has secured the assistance Of many
able and excellect contributors, and every effort
will be made to render the work worthy the pat
ronage and support ofthe christian public
Agents for the District
GRAY E BALLANTYNE,
May 10 Seventh street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-25

LNDWARD LfCETT, Sen., Book Binder
IL Potomac Hall, corner of Eleventh street and
Maryland avenue, over Clarke's Drug store WASH
ington, d. C.
Every style of book-binding executed, either in
velvet, Turkey Morocco, Russia or fancy coors
calf
Periodicals aud Music neatly half bound.
Mr. LYcETT respectfully suggests to his friends
that while much has been done 10 transmit family
records, little care has been taken TO preserve pa
rental likenesses. Hetakos this method 10 inform
his friends, and those desrous Of perpetuating per-
sonal rcmembrances, that daguerrcotype like
nesses be inlaid on the inside covers of fami-
y bibles, presentation-books or keepsakes, speci-
mems Of which can be seen at his bindery, or he
can be addressed by letter, whichwill BE- promptly
attended 70.
Mar le-meoA tu)
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-25

DIANOS.-Thc subscriber has I'm store a
IL very handsome rosewood Piano iron frame
seven octaves, which for beauty of tone and
superiority Of finish cannot be surpassed by any
instrument. II will be disposed ofon accommoda.
ting terms
Also, for rent, q very fns-tozcd instrument,
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-25
ID UssO-TURKIsH CAMPAIGNS. b,

III Cochesney, r. A.
The Whimsical Woman by Emile F. Carlen.
Crystalline, by F. w. Shelton, A. NJ.
The Myrtle Wreath, by Minnie Myrtle.
Melbourne Of the Chincha Islands. bv ceoroa
w. Peck
Modern Necromancy, by the Rev. DR.. Butler.
On sale a. TAYLOR 81 MAURY's
May ~ Bookstore, near 9th st.