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"a The Russians captured by the steamer Fury re-
port that there $4,000 artilerymen Sebastopol
and that they practising target day aud night in
hourly expectation OF the approach Of the allied fleets
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THE DANUBE.

- =. NAMA, April IL, 1854.
The Magellan and Sdou frigs,es cruising before Koe
tepde, 6red the Russian cavalry and thus secured the
retreat Of the two captains who hi been accommodating
the position.
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Iooue,pondeDoe Of The London rlme,.l

MADRID, April 81, 1854.
Mr. soul6 is reported to have said that the set,emen,
Of the dpu,e with the United States would be greatly
facilitated by the dismissal Of the present Ministry; and
although by no vouch for the truth of this report
aud although such suggestion from a foreign envoy
would be pretty sure with naughty and jealous peo
pie as the Spaniards to defeat s own object yot should
the dispute in question unfortunately lead serious d-
culties between the two countres the early downfall of
the Cabinet might be Of its earliest resul,s
night in the saloon Of eX Minister an idle repor,
which obtained credit Of hostilities being imminent
between Spain aud the United States brought on dia
cus'on TO the probable consequences of such srup
gle especially regards the island Of Cuba Is parri.
OF Upwards Of 90 900 men, and the
have been made IN its Notifications since the attack Of the
6busteroS afford, In the opinion Of Spaniards sufficient
guarantee for the safety OF that possession in the even, f
war; with the United States. The troops there are now
armed with Mimic rifles, instead Of the wretched flint
kets upwards Of twenty years old which were their
pons the time Of the piratica attempt above
20. There also PaKhan guns In the batteries of IN.
island, aud there Is TO doubt that stout de-
fence would be made. But l incline to think that the
Spaniards, although they may possibly not oyerrate
their military value and means Of defence under
ratio the proves Of their anticipated enemies Thew
justly enough observe thatthe Of the Americans
10 their with the degenerate and undscipned Nezi
cans are not 70 be taken AZ an argument that they would
he equally successful in attack Cuba ~ the ,,me
time they hardly take sufficiently into consideration the
tenacious vaor Of the Anglo Saxon race the expert rife
practice OF tho Americans and their abundance OF wealth
that great element OF success In To any but Span
ards there scarcely be shadow OF doubt as TO tho
fate OF Cuba 10 ofa between Spsin and the States
-supposing, OF course, noninereence on the part of
any powerful ally Of the former country Athe same time
America would escape unchanged In a contest with
this comparatively feeble country The ocean would bo
quickly covered by pvateers under Spanish coos and
American commerce would suffer greatly. And at tho
last moment, all hope was lost, fully believe that
Spain would emancpaie the slaves, and abandon tho
island 10 them than ts darling possessonthe
Queen OF the Antilesll easy prey and aourishino
possession into the hands Of the ambitious and
log Republic which gives II 80 much uuessness infer
this at least from the Of conversation here and
doubt not that the Spanlsrds-tber ingenuity simulated
by their defeat and spoliaon-woud find 10 leave
the Island In such state would give the Americans
vast deal OF trouble after the last European had Quit
tod lu shores The sensible 10 this country adj
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Sc FkTkRshuku, April 2S, 1854.
The following tax Is now being levied :-0n trades
men and merchants Of the first guild 500 silver rubles on
those OF the second $780, aud those Of tho third
All housekeepers without distinction, assessed 10 per
cent on tho actual rent they pay or receive.
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oS BOARD 1Hr VILE DIX PARIS.

Tho P,,,.I ,. sos's OF banchi, April 10, 1854,
al, bnssh steam frigste Furious went on the.sb NJ
ths month to Odessa 20 take on board The Con" "a
~ OF our countymen as night desire to leave the town
. oo approach OF hostiles With Russia The Furious
yes'erdsy aud on looking the report of the
OF that vessel your E1celenoy win see that
spite OF the Dag Of truce which she hoised and which
ner ooa also exhibited tho batteries Of Odessa the mum
os Of which has been much augmented since ss syopt
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NOW READYI
NEW AND INTERESTING nook,
SCENES AND CUIRAcryRs rRou I,pr ~ V,,,,x,.

SCENTS AND CHiRAcrrRs rRoM LIFE IN VIRorN.
"ALONE"
by the author Of Robert Reamer Letters MarryIpx from Pru
Dental Motives" Kate Harper, Ae., &c.
A. MORRIS. Publisher.
be IN our y s s @ par,
the .cspea that most powerful sTisl.
iPf f.i 'e os oS
mnen, place among ,s f p rhote Sost We predict pro
Of Aone Gody. IGd. So"f ""s"e" 10 tho 'a'A0Fs''
mp,e, for good upon the hesr OF those who
bic one which Tie gifted au'hOr, Of city be,Ovs upon
Pew productions class. the pre.en, day are writ
Tn. T. nee Of dsOn charms Of
og The "St .eOanS. pqaan remark and veil sustained
Ss .Ss high S ,1 %
ft sHqs IL %sy n'' often shown u.s. A A
prediction Of the gifted young lady
Rehmons Ia, elected Gathering
been able to give IT, has a..isned rs,dt more
shs SseseS genius. sa n the
S5 SGe 6 iS
ASR %%h .aa a 4.S; Z.
nys ~s Z ;i $ $SsS Az. By
noTTED AND PiGUnkD SWISS MUsLiNs.-IIi person,
~ In want Of Dotted and Figured swis. will dnd n 10
their Interest to examine stock before purchasing.
myls 9'Ds No 81 81 'SS aiS Street.
4 H0WN AND HLEACHED sIIIRTINGs
- sfLAS L. JOHNSON,
mtlB No. 81 Main street.
"ANTED.-Ay young married gentleman, who a. a VERY
w large acquaintance with country
counties In virginia anxious to obtain Salesman
In mercantile estabi,hment In this city. Apply TO
. WIN. q. ALLEN,
myls lih st., between Main and Bank ss
HpATTAn CHAHs-Ju,. received a fresh supply Of these
- desirable CHAIRS for As Piazza Rustic CHAIR
they unsurpassed.
We have full assortment Of the different styles such Hail.
Dining once and Ladies' se.ng Chairs with variety smaller
my19 BULRLEY Co, Eagle galAre.
WAHM WEATHER. have Just received by the steamer,
w u assortment Of Summer Good, for Gsniemens wear
such as Grass sk Aapacca Navy and Duck Linen Coats
Vests OF the material and Pants o. D DEte
&C. Those who wish keep cool would do well and
supply themselves HENRY sHARER,
myiS Corner Main aud iIlh streets.
WDLAIN HiBBONsJuit opened three Coloured
II Ribbons containing all The desirable shades.
q. HARTWELJ CO,
my1s 1i5 Broad street.
z RRSANiA AND On IPE DE- PARIs-Jui received BisoE
hb Hsrnania and Grape de Paris.
myis o. HARTWEJJ a co.
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The WEArHER.-Ater n few days Of very hot weather
we had on yesterday heavy showers of rain which
were preceded by thunder aud lightning The dust before
that, nsuiFerabe The wind blew high in The earIv
part OF the day, and kept the dust continue ly aaoal
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init that Cuba must later pass Into the posses
sion Of the States but they admit with feeling Of Ina
mite bitterness and With stubborn resolution that the
change Of owners shall late as possible and the
prize be dearly bought BY the eonquetors.
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LANES wOODHOUsE has received the following New
The Campaigns Of and is7o with view OF
the present state Of Affairs In the East BY COL Ohtney
with maps. e.
Central the Pacific Valley Of the Mississippi
In California: Journal Of the Expedition Of Bea Buperin
sndent Of Indian Affairs In CALIFORNIA; In 1883 0Wlnn
rs Heap with ned Ihographe engrayings maps,
The Religion Of the Northmen liz Rudolph Key,sr Professor
o. History In the Unyery Of Norway; translated Barclay
Pemrook. t1.bO.
The Historical Text Book Biblical Gsogrsphy. ny
lyman oolemsn with maps beautifully eossd and sTeeued
tLbO.
Bishop Ives Trials Of Mind In II, Progress
olesm letter 70 his old friends By slmsn Ives LID 70
cents.
Sunlight through The Mist. being Conversation, bsEssn Mo
her and her Children Juthsr and the Reformation lady
with illustrations. 15eens
Reverence In the Sanctuary; By Iaymsn. % cents.
LIE and Adventures Of County Merchant on h'
exploits AZ home during his travels and ~ the cemdgned 10
snu,e and n.,rue. By B. Jone author Of Wd western
oyeopedla Chemistry with It's Application to MInsrslogy,
Physiology and tho Arts by Robert Duodas Thomson d. Pro-
lessor Of oh.mli In st. Tor'' Hospital College, London with
numerous Illustrations. 49,.
schoedsr and Msdoot soot Of Nature, an elementary Intro
dueon the Sciences Physics, Autonomy Chemistry
~, Botany te second edu9n, Illustrated London. t210
English Of Miss Burneys Popular Eyelins
the History Of Yoang Ladys Entrance Into the World
volume. 81.
win number Of othsrlst works. myis
n INsEED OIL, white Lad Window Glass, varn,hs,,
nI n
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fIsE-ihe alarm OF fire about half past l2 O'clock on
Tuesday night occasioned by the partial burning of
smoke house belonging to Mr.. B. b. Whetock, cor4s
OF 25th and Franklin Street
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RICHMOND WING.
THURSDAY MORNING. MAY ls, 1854.
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

COFkHB8FONDENIB-
Letters business must be sdLresd TO the "Edftors Of
a. HAfe"I
1n standing, ought to be known ali, and viii
departed from Obituary notices exceeding eight
lines are charged for . advertisements.
~ oommunations win be charged the advertise
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TAKrsa TIKI FoRRLocK.-Two ambitious mill
tia majors publish card in the New York Herald de.
cl,rpg that with Spain Is inevitable before many
weeks and proposing to organize a regiment of In
ny the services Of which to be offered to the Presi'
dent to be used u the anticipated struggle They affirm
that Spain has treated very badly, aud that our ma
tonal character needs vndicaton." We suspect these
fellows interested in filing their pockets with
stolen pluudcr than they in vindcatug the national
character That doubt at tho bottom Of all their
surplus anxiety. prospect OF getting hold OF a few
spojs quickens a dibusters patriotism wonderfully.
e8rwe are Indebted to A. Morris, Bookseller, for
1.-THE RussoTurksh Campagus,"a very pleasing and in
structve volume. The first nine chapters Of the work
embrace narrative Of the campaigns Of 1925 &c. The
concluding chapters devoted to descriptions Of the
present. state Of Turkey There Is also appendix an
ueIed containing the "secret correspondence and 9TH
matters Of interest.
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HANGE OF THE THERMOMETER
''iSsi nGss'osi, oas,oes.
AtRASD0LPLrS Boolstor., 1911 xafa .t,.x Nm, =,
'''I;s'' +" 1sss s. ''fm'G'i'
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INsEED OIL, white Lad, Window aIs,, yarnish,s,
~ Fire Preof Paints Brushes PsInter Colours Co. sale by
PuRoELL, LADD a co.,
my10 Drugzlsts, % MAa street,
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RIOBMoND MARKrTs Nav =,

MOE NUND MARKETS, May N,
oaAoo ~ frsaks ecare full and the Arm viho.&
1ssss r.e We Scet inferior hugs attk good enss
~ TO ~ eonnoe leLIk 10 ~ nsaisn TO good, 10 ii6;
nne mAnuh ctr irx - 70 50. -"
~, ws.,r oasrass nhI We quote wheat q, sie
oenno txnsaecrs any the arrival Of IN.
s.m,r Holders vuibo compelled 70 submit lover rates
uusrru a wu,rr ~.
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RoGGr FUR sALE.-Neary new and a very neat one Il
- may be seen at "Earnesp stab vh.r, rice v H..
kno~n. OF by applying to r. W IIIrS A''
| myl6 81 -. W. a.t.N,
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NOTICE OF CO-PAuTNEHSIIIP.- sub
~ bers have this day entered Into Copaneshp, con
the Merchant Tailoring Business at the old stand Of VIM On
opposite the Post once. We return thanks Ia the pablo
favors and hope By attention and prcptns's merit
nuanre Of the patronage for the arm 30 literally heretofore
tended each OF Individually. We have hand
ected Of goeds consisting Of the usual variety while
request our patrons 70 call and examine. -
WIN. T. SMITH,
rnr1h aAAIfEI. nIiPnl
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MEN OAITEHS-A superior 10, Of Linen 0aIter.
~ Wssher, has Just bsen received at the La1esa
Forfok.va
They made Of new notwithstanding entirely
which We imported expressly for CATERS and had made
our factory In philadelphia.
They are suitable for dle, In mournpg mourning
in coorp All the Ladies be suited with these braut
msr gsiter' PRICE ONLY tIX
myi6 W, H. hbDINOTON A 90 No,,.,L
Notes Ineluded. ~ "a
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RLAoK CILALLy AND GnENApINE.-Ju

hIb eelVsd sup. Black Oh ally
Black Hermann and Black Berege
Black Summer Bombatine
Canton Cloth, Alpa a. and dsuatncs
hbo-Blaok and Coorsd Sup Bantllss beautiful a,,o,,
-. OhRlBrIAN e LATHRoT
-=n ngI0 ~ Main str,
M ohs LiMK-Rse.ying today, 9Is bbl,. Virginia Lar
myi6 WiHsioN A powv
dhLD LONDON DOCK,IbRNyfossRs uHaNDyi o,..,
~ puy 4 90. doi "a J,maiea Rum; Holland DIN, pn,,
Whstey hsdsra Sherry, and (Pale Bro) Port s,sI,,
Ohsmpasne Winsi London Porter seoeh Ae Cgars he in
my16 WINSTON . roc,,
Ell ILL., CnBA SUGAR, Gov prcedD 6s bags Kio {
SG 0oores Bseon Sides, Just received fof sale.
NY JAS. wINsTC
Rn 3DIs PRIME n o. MoL.ssRs-Ju,, received
mhio WADE ". wooLDRID
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VOLAgD Silks
Il PlAid silks At en- cents-a great bargain
DO Plain and Striped silks, in ali qu.itIe,
Lawns and Printed Jaconets, at l2x cts TO finest
and Plain Berages at ess than Of nports.
Plain and Printed Challes, all coiors
Trimming Ribbon: Para soils nd Umbrellas
Muslin Collars and Under Sleeves
Lace do and do do
At Main street.
myi6 cup,or,.v . ,,u,..
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usT hkcEivED IS bOTe, Ingh Dairy Cream Oh. CSC for
- SAFE W L0CKETr 4 PASKEY,
NJ, Grocers 4 Commission Merchants,
.pt' 18th Main Carv
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" SPECIAL NoTICE-see advertisement for sale at auction
without reserve, Of the balance splendid oil PaInnv.
my AUCTION Room, this evening at ~ o'clock.
myl5 la "a
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SCENES AND CHARAcTtRs rRoM LIFE IN VIRGINIA
"ALONE,"
by the author OF Robert Reame Letters, NsryInv o Pm
Dental Motives" Kate Harper, &c, &c.
A. MORRIs PuhiI.h.r
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-18

HunyiaLi SALT.-l,Oo0 sacrs In store for sale by
~. 'nsi' DAVENPORT, ALLEN A co.
VAvL[SSASIbILE PRIVATE RNsIDENCE ON FRANKLIN
STREET, FOR SALE OR RENT.-we authorize To sell
or rent that most valuable private residence Pranin and
reep nov In the Brooke with an
VI i.ha aehed thereto This is Justly regarded among the
private resdenees in that very improving neigh
App1 70 mas ample Accommodations for ssn,ee family
myi6-6t oonnYu a .ppvpeoy
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GREECE.

GREECE.
Insurgents Nefeated with loss Of 100 killed. 100 prison
ers, guns, and Gu barrels Of powder.
Grivas has been defeated near Me,zobo and fed to
Thessaly with sixteen men.
Disunion prevails among the commanders and despon.
dency In the revolutionary committees.
ASIA.
Accounts from ASIA via Constantinople lTh state that
the snow still deep the hills and the weather was
severe Money to the amount Of 900 psstres Is
required for the payment :he troops at Ereroum and
kars At Batoum the troops healthy, though during
the winter they had suffered much. The 1000 men Who
recently refused to march TO kars shut up In their
barracks At Erzcroum
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mylo JAS wIHsToi
III OyRHtNG5 sUGAH.-2OO packages Loaf Crush ed aud
H dered Sugars, landing and for sale by
myi6 DAVENPORT, ALLEN a O
d. boxes HOTEL ADAMANT1NB CANDLES, i2te
<SsH pound, for sale.
wINaTO -
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ItUN HNTIHNW WOIINN.
uiRON HAILINs.-Eyery variety of Wrought and Ca,t Ii
and the celebrated Wire Railing. wekershau's Patent
Fence for Pralrles Railroads, Yarns Lawns, Gardens
per rod Iron Bed ieads and Iron Furniture.
Second edition Of the New Phase OF the Iron Hanufscu
containing designs, explanations and
forwarded BY addressing the subscriber.
JOHN n. wICKERsHAh,
WarRTooms, No. $40 BfoAdWAy N. Y.
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-04-25
John s. MANN.
NEW LdDIES FASHION BOOK
A TToRNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
n Coudorsport, Potter county, Penn. Jan. 20.

Drank LESLIEs Ladies' Gasate of Paris, Lon.
Il don, and New York Fashions. Published on the
FIRST OF every month, containing all the Newest Fash
ions in every department Of Ladies' and Chidren's
Costume, Jewelry, Ornaments, Furniture, &c. The
size " large quarto being twice the szc Of the Paris
Fashion Books, is printed superb paper Of the
finest Manufacture aud profusey illustrated with
over One Hundred ERgyuviRgs. in addition 10
which, each part will contain splendid Colorad
Pirte, alone worth toan the price charged for
the whole part Arrangements have been completed
in Paris whereby the Newest Fashions will appear in
this work before the Paris Fashion Books are recciv-
ed by the steamer. No. was issued January LIST,
1854
Itisby FAR the best Fashion Book issued in this
country. We cordially recommend it--N. u Dattp
Times Takes the highest rank among all journals Of
its classy. u. Tribune. This is n superb work.
Boston Transcript II Is the best record Of the fash
ions now published-Snnday Times, Philasiclphia
II contains AL the newest fashions, and q colored
plate Of great beauty--Homo Journoi
One copy, one year, SO two do, SIS; four do, 50.
One copy Of the Gazette, and one copy Of Harper's
Putnams, or Graham's Magazines one year, IS.
Office No. John street. and oil Booksellers in the
United States and Canadas. March a.
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-04-25
FARM NEAR WASHINGTON FOR SALE

TIME subscriber offers for sale his Farm, situated
i about five miles from w Washington, b. c., in Prince
Georges county, Md. Ii contains 1884 acres more
than 30 of which is fine aIuyial meadow, producing
a ton and half Of hay 10 the acre. but which IN
der improved cultivation would produce ut least two
tons. Hay sells in the Washington market at from
$l5 to $50 per ton About four of the place Is
n marsh, covered with several feet in thickness Of
black EARTH the result Of decayed vegetation, which,
properly composted, is source from which the up
land may be enriched at a reasonable cost About
go acres of tho farm is woodland-growth principally
oak and chestnut. The land, except the meadow, Is
unduatng and affords many beautiful sites for build
ing. There are many springs OF excellent water on
the place, and il is noted for its heathiuncss Tho
soil Of the greater part Of the upland is sandy ioam
underlaid by cay--in some places, clay predomina-
ting. About 10 could be divided into small gar
dcnng farms giving nearly equal quantity Of wood
and arabic land to each There is orchard Of $50
peach trees and 60 apple trees the place. all boar
ing The farm is well fenced. The buildings log
rooms meat-house Of dried brick log kitchen
separate from the dwelling. house. stable car
rage house &c. There il n stream Of water running
through tho place. with sufficient water and fall for
small mill. Price, $50 per acre. Terms-one third
cash; long credit for the residue, II desired or it
would BIO exchanged for real estate in the city OF
Washington. Address MARTIN BUELL..
Washington d. G.
Fifty acres, about half Of which Is woodland and
which could be divided into three gardening farms,
with woodland and beautiful building site to each
would be sold separately Or If preferred will sell
the other part of the farm on which are the buildings
orchard and meadow, which cannot be conveniently
divided. M. B.
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CHINA. CHINA, CHINA!

~ s. FOWLER 4 CO (store in Odd Fellows Hall,
". 7th street, have just completed opening large
assortment of CHINA, QUEENSWARE, and GLASS,
making their stock at this time equal to any in the
country consisting in part as follows, viz.
Decorated gold band and plain white French China
Dinner, Desert. Tea, and Breakfast Sets and de-
tachod pieces, such Fruit Baskets. Compoters,
Casscroes, ornaments for dining tables, and Punch
Bowls.
India China, in dinner and tea sets and detached
pieces.
Iron Stone China decorated flowing blue, and white
dinner, tea. breakfast, and toilet sets, and detach
cd pieces, in every pattern and shape.
Also, in great variety
Dresden, Terra-cotta Parian and French China;
Vases, Card Receivers, Jewel Stands;
Candlesticks Motto Cups and Saucersi
Mugs, Pitchers. dc ST..
GLASSWARE, rich cut and engraved.
Crystal straw, stem, and Pressed Goblets;
Champagnes. Wines, Cordals and Tumblers,
Finger Bowls, Water Bottles Spoon Holders;
Toilet Bottles. Cologne Bottles Globes;
Lamps, rich and plain Decanters;
Cut and pressed Bowls and silycred Bowls;
Solar, ETHEREAL, Hall, and Side Lamps;
Candelabras, Girandolcs, rich and plain Casters;
Britannia Coffee Urns, Tea Sets covered and
covered;
Pitchers, Punch and Molasses Pitchers;
Fine Cutlery and Albata Forks. spoons &c, Of the
most approved and latest patterns;
Also, Block Tin Coffee Urns Biggins Teapots
Plate Warmers, Egg Boilers, ac.
With an endlesss variety Of goods not named which
we respectfully invite strangers and citizens to call
and examine before purchasing elsewhere.
Storekeepers and country merchants will find it to
their advantage 10 buy of ms. our facilities
equal 10 any other importing house in the United
States and are determined 10 sell as low
N. Il. Goods carefully put up for tho country by
experienced packer. and delivered free of charge
in any part Of the city. Jan. 2-dtf
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-04-25
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,

Of every style all Of the best qualities and for which
we shall have one price oRfy.
We shall sell cheaper than wc ever have done; and
in having ono price only (which, in our opinion is
the only air and equitable way Of doing busincss)
shall maintain our scfrespect, which is above all
price or success. Moreover, we expect TO retain all
the trade Of those prompt customers who have made
their purchases Of for some years past and doubt
less we shall have large accession OF new customers
who prefer TO buy where far rtce only IS asked
We feel that our simple word is requisite only TO
satisfy our former customers that the price sys
tenn il the correct one, and 10 their advantage and
VIC do not hesitate TO assert belief that all candid
and intelligent persons will, after an impartial exam
nation of prices fabric. and styles, give price
store tho 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 faith Of the oae
price svcD II necessarily insures low prices to the
purchaser for IL becomes absolutely necessary to meet
at the start all competition that be offered in
prices.
Our scale Of prices viii be so low and the profits so
small that we cannot and viii not soil but for the
cash or 10 customers who pay promptly. For those
who purchase very largely, or 10 sell again, reduc
tions will be made.
The public are cordially and most respectfully in
ytcd 10 call at all times and examine our stock.
PERRY BROTHER, Central Stores"
Jan. I'D Top. Centre Market,) Washington City