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BOOTS AND SHOES,

For LADIES' Gentlemen, and Children.
L. EDM0NST0N. wost side Of 7th street. NEARLY
IL. opposite Odd Follows Hall,) manufactures TO
order and keeps constantly hand and for sale
cry article in his line Of superior quality and Mt the
lowest prices The public thanked for their past
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Ian IL
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GIlMAN'S HAIR DYE.

The hest article used, as hundreds can testify
in this city anl surrounding country. Read. GIL
MANS LIQUID HAIR DYi. insiaatausoatsiy chang
the hair to brilliant jet Black or glossy Bromn,
which is peynanem does not stain in any way in
jure the skin. No article ever yet invented which
will compare with it. We would advise all who have
gray hairs to buy it, for it faiis.B Boston Posi-.
z, d. GILMAN, Chemist, Nv ashington city, Invent
or and Sole Proprietor.
For sale by Druggists, Hair Drcssers. and Dealers
in Fancy Articles, throughout the United States.
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NEW AND ELEGANT SILKS, EMBROL
DERIES CLOAKS &c


TNIIE subscribers beg leave respectfully to invite
the attention Of the ladies OF tho city and vicini-
ty TO the following now and rich Goods, which have
just been received, viz
so dresses extra rich Brocade Silks, for evenings
rs do do do. street;
Is do do Moru antique, watcred
rs do do Moru antique brocade;
10 do do. black Brocade silk;
IL do do. bounced Brocade Silks;
10 pieces ght.coored plain Poult dc Sole;
25 do very rich plaid Silks;
% do silk Illusions for party dresses, all coils
30 do watcred and plain real Irish Poplins
$50 new stylo Paris trimmed Cheniscttes Sleeves,
in sets.
$50 do French embroidered Collars;
so do French embroidered cambria Chcmi-
settles and Sleeves, in sets;
rs French embroidered Chemisettos and Sleeves,
trimmed with Maltese. Honiton, and Valcn-
cionnes Laces, very cheap;
$50 pairs embroidered muslin and cambria Sleeves
$50 French embroidered Handkfs great variety !;
300 pieces English and French Thread Lacos
Is velvet Cloaks, latest style
rs embroidered cloth Cloaks, latest style
rs plain and trimmed cloth Cloaks;
so small Persian Scarfs, for tho mock;
so long Cashmere Shaws
Is richly. embroidered white Grape Shawls;
Together with q great variety Of new and elegant
articles appropriate to the season; all OF which we
are enabled TO offer NJ reduced prices, having taken
advantage &C the advanced season 70 make our pur.
chascs fJan. 81 HooE, BROTHER co.
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More Fugitiye Slaves.

OswEGo, JUNE 1.-The Times of this morn
ing states that three fugitive slaves were ship
ped on board the steamer Ontario yesterday,
with the owner in pursuit who was too late to
take out papers for their detention. He had
telegraphed to Sacketts Harbor to have them
stopped.
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DAILY NATIONAL ERA.
RAzoRs! RAzoRS!! RAzo

RAZORS! RAZORS!! RAZORS!i!
III you want fine smooth shave, call Mt PAuK gR
Il sLo now furnish you with one of the celebra-
tod Chinese Razors and 6yo Others Of the best pat.
terms, of Wade 4 Butchers make. Also ten now
patterns Of tho celebrated Tally lilo Razors
Ono gross OF Wade 4 Butchers Razon, for BARRIERS,
double concave ground PAkKER'S
Perfumory and Fancy Store
Maya under National Hotel.
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TBE PLANO AND MUSIC INSTRUMENTATION
HORACE WATERS,
No 333 Broadaoqg, New York

No. 1913 Broddloay, New York.
TTNHE best and most improved Pianos and Melo
i deems in the world I Gilbert a Co.'S World
Fair Premium Pianos, with without the Eoan,
of these instruments are too well known TO need fur
Their commentator. Giihert's Boudor Pianos,
elegant instrument for small rooms. Halet Cur
stons Pianos of the old established firm Of Hallet s
Co. Mr. W being sole agent for all the above Plane
he can offer them lower than any other house in The
United States. Horace Waterss Pianos, manufac
tured expressly for him, having great power of tone
and elasticity Of Touch. Pianos of other make. In
a word 1893 Broadway Is one Of the largest depots
for Pianos in the world, afforling opportunity Tor
selections not to be had anywhere else on the Amer
lean continent Second hand Pianos at great bar
gains. Price from $50 to sl75.
MELoDEoNs.
Goodman 4 Baldwins Patent Organ Melodeons,
with tico banks Of keysa sweet and powerful instru
mont Prices from SIS TO 5000.
s. ID 4 III. w Smiths cfH- kHoUn and 1nStfg-cel-
eJraied Meiodsons. Prices FROM 500 to $3.50.
~ The above makes the only ones tuned in
the equal temperament. -E0 Melodeona Of other
makes OF ALP styles and prices
Martins unrivallcd Guitars from S25 to $50 Flu
tenas from S. TO $25. Accordeons from 81 To $50.
violins from SO 10 S25. Flutes, from SIS TO $40.
Brass instruments, and others. OF all kinds
Dealers supplied with the above Pianos and Melo-
doons mt factory prices.
MUSIC
This list comprises the products Of the great
tors of both the American and European continents,
and Is receiving constant additions by m extensive
publication of the choice and popular pieces of tho
day. Dealers in Music, Teachers Of Seminaries and
Academies, wishing TO purchase any music published
in tho United States make arrangem onts for con
tinued supplies of Mr. Watcrs's new issues, will find
II greatly TO their interest TO call forward their
orders Music sent TO any part Of the United States
postage free. May %.
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IMPORTANT no THE BLIND.

nR KNAPP, oculist, at No. l40 Main street Baf
IL falo, New York, restores sight to the Blind with
chemical vapors, externally applied This new
method, causing pain, rs at once remarkahie ana
suocessiuI Several forms Il blindness removed
by this treatment that heretofore have been incura-
II. March ~.
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noou ,apNTS wANTFD,

rJ,o circulate in every county in tho Union some
/ most yaJ,d Shing, popular and beautifully IL
lostrated subscription books. small cash capital
required. Apply 10 HENRY HOWE, Ill Main street
Cincinnati, Ohio. feb 10.
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Destructive Fire.

ALBANY, JUNE l.--All the buildings Of the
were destroyed by fire yesterday. No lives lost
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Erieasipe Failure.

New YoeK, JUNE 2--Platt & Son. tea i'm
portcrs, largely engaged in the California
trade, have failed for $2,O0o,0O0. They have
made an assignment, and it is thought tho as
seta will coyor their liabilities.
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May
NEW GOODS.


DARKER, at his Perfnmery and Fancy Store, I'm
i der the National Hotel, Pa avenue, is just open
ing and complete stock of Goods, consisting in
part, Of
Ladies and Gents Paris Kid Gloves, all sizes and col
PERFUMERY
Extracts from the houses Of Lubn and Provost Paris
and Harrison, Philadelphia;
Genuine German Cologne Pomatum, Beuf Marrow
Cold Cream, Macassar Oil, w. L. Bay Rum;
Lows Brown Windsor Soap, Cleaver's Honey Soap;
Lubin's Rose and Musk Soaps;
Tayors Transparent Balls, &C., &c
BRUSHES.
English French. and American Hair Brushes, in one
hundred different patterns
|, 2, 3, 4. and row Tooth Brushes, London made,
for our sales expressly;
Nail and Cloth Brushes, &c, &c., &c.
COMBS
Tuck Combs, latest Paris styles;
She'll Buffalo, English cold pressed Horn and India
Rubber Dressing Combs;
John Fcns premium ivory fine teeth Combs, and
Pocket Combs.
FOR SHAVING.
Guorlain's Roussel's, and Harrison Shaving Cream
Military Cakes, and all other Shaving Soaps;
Badgers hair Shaving Brushes, very superior.
PARKER'S PREMIUM RAZOR STR0P.
WASHINGTON. March L. 1S49.
We, the undersigned. having fairly tested Parker's
Metallic Razor Strop Powder. to which the Maryland
Institute has awarded premium, take great pleasure
in certifying that it will keep the Razor in ne smooth
shaving order without the OF hone.
j. MACPHERSON BERRIEs, u. $. Senator.
WV. SEAroN, Mayor Of Washington.
w :. ARCHER, House Of Representatives.
Rev. I. NJ. PEAsg. Washington City.
THOMAS J. RusK, ". States Senator.
Hiram Walbridge, Esq, New York city
RAZORS.
Wade a Butchers, Of our own importation
Tally -Ho from IS cents to 81 .25 each.
Razors imported TO order, and all warranted.
Jan. I'd
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Cholera an Tennessee.

LOUISVILLE, May 3O.-The cholera broke
out at Nashville, Tennessee, on Sunday last,
and fifteen deaths are reported to have occur
red from it,
The cholera has also appeared in Rome,
Tennessee and nearly all the citizens have left
the place
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PENNSYLVANIA Medical association.

PoTTsvILLE, JUNE - The Pennsylvania
State Medical Society met and organized in
the Court House, yesterday morning. Over fifty
members we're present. Dir. Hester was cho-
sen President, and delivered the annual ad-
Dress
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= <. WILLIAMS,

A,,.r,ey and Counsellor mt Law, Washington City,
nRACTlCEs in the Courts Of tho District Of Co
4 mmbia and before the Departments Of the Gov.
ernmsnt Office over Banking House Of Selden, With
.rs 4 Co June 2a--n
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X. d. wALBoRN \ CO.,

yTTH0LESALE and retail premium ready made
w shirt and collar mandatory. and gentlemen
furnishing store Nos and North Sixth street Phil
adephia On hand large assortment OF shirts, cot
lars dress stocks gloves hosiery, nc, which we will
sell at tho lowest cash prices,
Shirts and wrappers made TO order by measure
VIM w. KNIGH-
Ian 2o-3m r. G. WALB0RN
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Death of an Authoress.

HAMILTON, CANADA, JUNE H. Fanny For,
restor, the authoress, died here last evening
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.Anti-NeJraska Demonstration

UREA, JUNE BELLS were tolled on the
reception of the news of the signing Of the Ne
braska bill by the President.
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Wing Convention

PlTTsBURGH, MAY 3l.--The Wing County
Convention to-day nominated w. f. Stevenson,
R. Pollock, R. B Carnahan, John J. Manse,
and Jacob Gay, for the Assembly, from this
county A letter favoring the Prohibition
Liquor Law wns filed, and strong anti-Nebras-
ka resolutions passed.
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Ohm P;,,er

WHEELING, JUNE 2.-The river here and at
Pittsburgh is seven and a quarter feet deep.
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TO THE CONSUMERS OF DRY GOODS

TO THE CONSUMERS OF DRY GOODS
Who Seek their Suppties~in our Market
ONE PRICE ONLY. We are now in our NEW
~ STORE, which was erected expressly for us. We
think it tho most comfortable and best lighted store
room in the city; and with increased ROOM facilities
and experience, deemed quite ample, we shall deal
largelyin
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
ofeyery STYLE all of the best qualities and for which
shall have one price only.
We shall sell cheaper than We ever have done; and
in having price only (which in our opinion, is
the only fair and equitable way Of doing business)
shall maintain self Prospect which is above all
price success. Moreover, expect to retain NIL
tho trade of those prompt customers who have made
their purchases of us for years past and doubt
less shall have large accession OF new customers
who prefer to buy where ta price oniy is asked
We feel that our simple word is requisite only to
satisfy former customers that the price sys
tenn is the correct one and to their advantage and
do not hesitate to assert belief that all candid
and intelligent persons will after impartial exam
nation of prices fabric. and styles, give price
store the preference. Those who are not judges Of
goods cannot fail to be impressed at with the
manifold and vast advantages to the purchaser re-
sultng from the adoption in good faih of the
price system it necessarily insures low prices to the
purchaser for becomes absolutely necessary to meet
at the start all competition that be offered in
prices.
Our scale Of prices will be low and the profits so
small, that cannot and will not sell but for the
who purchase gerry largely, or to sell again. redue-
tions will be made.
The public cordially and most respectfully in
vited to call at all times and examine stock
PERRY h BROTHER, Central Stores"
Jan. I'D Top. Centre Market) Washington City.
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=. pAL.I.


CHASE A BALL, Attorneys and counscllors at
~ Law Cincinnati, Ohio, practice in the State
Courts of Ohio in the Circuit and District Courts Of
the United States Ia Ohio, and in the Supreme Court
of the United States at Washington. Jan.
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April 10
CAMERON,S

GENERAL AGENCY and Insurance Office, 3 Co.
VI lumbia Place Il doors north Of Louisiana ave.
nuo,) Seventh street least sidc) Washington, d. q.
Claims before Congress and the different Depart
ments Jan I'D
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Recapture,

ST LOUIS, MAY 3l.--The conspiratoIs in the
Martha Washington case have been reoaptur-
cd, and imprisoned Indictments have been
found against them.
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YOUNG n CARSON,

Wholesale Grooers and Commission Merchants
No. II Exchange Place, Baltimore,
IIEEP constantly on hand large stock OF droce
IN RES which they offer tho most favorable
t,r,oa baltimore jan. is
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FOR THE SPRING TRADE.

DEEBE'S NEW YORK HATS for tho spring of
ID 1854. The second supply Of tho above elegant
Hats this day received ut STEVENS'S
March 7. Sales Room, Browns Hotel.
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sEwINa MACHINE FOR SALE Cn ZAP.


nv have deposited with u.s. for sale, one of Avery's
Wv superior Sewing Machines and arc authorized
to dispose Of the same great bargain. This ma
chine is considered ono of the best now in uso We
annex herewith tho recommendation Of some of the
principal wholesale tailors in New York city
New YORK., .J,tiy 30, 1853.
We, the undersigned, do hereby certify that VIC
have examined tho Areyy Seeming Machias" and
cheorfuy recommend it for its simplicity durability,
and especially for the peculiar stitch made by it Tho
stitch is original and in appearance is like tho most
perfect and handsome back stitching We have
thoroughly tested the strength Of the sewing and
satisfied that the stitch of this machine makes a
stronger ami frmey than can be made by hand.
We take pleasure in recommending this Machine to
friends and to tailors seastresses and families
generally, throughout the country:
Boughton Knapp. Wholesale Dealers in Mems
and Boys Clothing, ~ Courtlandt st.
Lockwood Dubois, Merchant Tailors, 55S Broad
way.
II. A Gould & Co, Wholesale Dealers in Clothing,
22l Washington st.
Up. Hull, Merchant Tailor 553 Broadway.
Dickson a Pcttus; Merchant Taors, 523 Broadway.
Apply Mt the publication Office Of the National Era
7th street, opposite Odd Fellows Hall. March 2.
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COMES! COMBS!! COMBS!!!

lust opening, a handsome assortment of the latest
u patterns OF French Tuck Combs, in shell and buf.
alo. Also ten pattern shell and buffalo Dress
ing combs
Brushes Brushes I! Brushes!i!
Just opening, a very large and splendid assortment
Of English, French, and American Hair Brushes in
one hundred new styles, among which are n few fine
ivory and buffalo backs. PARKER'S
Fancy, Perfumery, and Comb Store
May under National Hotel.
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Total Of Gifls

Total oil dits S%oVVV
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up the subscription list without delay IL is confident
ly believed that the Premiums will be distributed
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Receipts for subscriptions, numbered from ono TO
fifty thousand promptly forwarded to the order
Of subscribers agents.
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They also become competitors for the $4,000 cash
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ord will be kept Of tho number sent by each and the
Premiums will be impartaly awarded. little ex.
ertion may secure OF them the handsome gratuiiy
OF 81 900.
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WATERH0USB 4 CO..
May 20 434 Broadway, N. York.
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DOCK and Pamphlet Printing executed by BUELL.
ID A BLANCHARD, Sixth street, Washington.
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vISITERS TO THE METROPOLIS!
DERS0NS visiting Washington, and in want OF
Il Boots or Shoes, are invited 10 call and examine
my stock, which comprises good nm assortment of
Ladies' GentIomcn's, Boys, Youths, Misses, and
Chdrens Shoes as can DO found in the city. Prices
moderate JOHN A. RUFF, Penn. avenue,
Jan H. Between AZ and 9th SITS, Washington
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GRATISt

TRHTTN!
FEW words on the rational treatment, without
N medicine Of local weakness, nervous debility
loss of memory love Of solitude, selfdistrust, dizzi
moss pimpes the face and other iu6rmitcs Of man
By this entirely new and highly successful treatment
every ono is enabled TO himself perfectly and nj
the possible cost Sent TO any address post free
in sealed envelope by RENTING post paid) two poet
are stamps 10 DIR. r. DIE LANEY,
April 1-3m 81 Lispcnard street, New York.
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READ! THINK!i ACT!!!

t. This work will be sent by mail, postage pre-
paid TO those who send US n dollar. May 3i--3t
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X. BOWMAN,

NO. ~ HGn0UeT street, Boston Mass,
IMPORTER Of French and German Toy Watches
manufacturers Agent for the sale OF Jewelry alss
Wholesale Dealer in Vegetable Ivory Goods, SEWN
SILK &c All orders promptly attended to.
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EZRA c. SEAMAN,

A TTORNEY and Counsellor ut Law, Detroit Mich
n igan will practice in the State and United States
Courts, attend To securing and collecting debts, and
to investigating titles to lands in any part of the State
Of Michigan. Jan. Cd
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s. WALKER, PORTRAIT PAINTER,
LAYING become permanent resident of this
L city, respectfully invites tho public to visit his
Studio and GALLERY, in the I'd story Of Major Morts
building 4! street. second door from Shingtons
Nav IS-cod7t
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ALBERT G. BROWNE
COMMISSION MERCHANT, and Agent of the
~ Bostsn Hemp Manufacturing Company. Gangs
of Rigging and Manila Cordage; American, Russia
and Manila Hemp, for sale.
Jan. 6-d3m No. I52 Commercial ST. Boston.
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There are AIS churches IN Massachusetts,,
Al OF which are Roman Catholic.
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SERVANT WANTED.
GOOD Wages will be paid to a colored woman com
VI petont to do the work of small family. Inquire
Mr.. Edmonstons Shoe Store, 7th street. near L.
Jan. 3-d3t
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The Directors Of tho railroad from Jefferson
to indianapolis have adopted resolution that
no colored man should be admitted to travel
on the carr, unless he could prove, to the satis-
faction Of their ticket agents and conductors,
that he IL FREQ.