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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-03-18
MisftIIanfnus.
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OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES.
BY the Author OF the Republic OF the
United States, &c.

TTNHIS important work is now in press, the first
volume of which will be issued early IN the
autumn of 1854.
The publication of this work will be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they VIII pub
sh in the several States complete list OF agents,
who will be prepared 10 furnish copies promptly
in every part of the Union.
That the author may have ample time to prepare
his work according TO his views of completeness
that the publishers may be enabled 10 issue the
numbers with promptness and at stated periods,
thereby protecting the interest of their agents. the
following arrangement is announced In the full
confidence that il will prove acceptable TO all, viz
To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
in ALL thus completing the first volume before any
more are published.
The numbers will then be issued monthly with
out interruption, 10 the end. Those who prefer
the volume bound will be accommodated without
extra charge for binding; and the numbers already
published, from one to four, will be taken in part
pay, if not injured their full stto subscribers
In announcing this unavoidable delay for few
months, the publishers are not unmindful Of the
earnest desire of many speedily to possess the
work. The necessity of accommodating the au
thor, whose labors are incessant: will appear OBJ
vious 10 all without particular explanation.
DAYTON & WENTWORTH,
Publishers, SO Washington ST., Boston.
Mar l5-tf*
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COPPER-FACED TYPE.
NEWTON COMPANY, PATENTEEs,

No. s North WILLIAM Street, NeD YORK.
THIS TYPE Is now used exclusively In
i many OF the largest newspaper and general
printing Offices in this country and in England
and the company have the strongest testimonials
that il will do at least double the amount Of work
done by common type while il gives, at the same
time, finer working surface. The cost OF facing
is about Is per cent. upon the tariff prices oftyPe.
The following journals are printed from the
copper-faced type:
New York Tribune New York Herald, New
YORK Sun, Morning Courier and Enquirer, New
YORK Express, Universal, City Of Mexico; Boston
Herald, Boston Post, True Democrat, Cleveland,
Ohio; New York Journal, American Messenger,
Childs Paper Philadelphia Saturday Evening
Post, Boston Journal, Boston Commonwealth,
Boston Traveller, Cincinnati Commercial and
others in this country and England.
Orders solicited by
COLLINS, BOVINE & Co.,
Agents.
Eleventh street, Cd door north Pa. avenue.
Dee 10--sod 2w
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S0aks, Stati0nsrg, &c.
COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., nth 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.
Writing papers, notes, drafts, receipts, hotel
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, states, pencils chess
men, perforated board, copying presses, bills OF
exchange, memorandum books, time books port
folos, 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,
TIA and 176 Pearl street. New York.
Nov 5-tf
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NEW BOOKS.
ID ICHARD WILLIAMS, the Patagonian

LII Missionary; by the Rev. James Hamil.
ton, d. ID.
.jaqueline Pascal; or, A Glimpse Of Convent
Life at Port Royal.
The Flower efthe Family; Book for Girls.
The Religions Of the World, and their Relation
to Christianity; by F. d. Maurice.
Berridges Christian World Unmasked; by Rev
Thos. Guthrie, d. ID.
Parley's Present for all Seasons.
The Edinburgh Doll, and Other Tales, for chill
dren.
Fine English editions Of the following Juveniles
Guizot's Moral Tales
Evenings at Home.
The Swiss Family Robinson.
The Little Savage; by Capt. Marryatt.
Celebrated Children by M. Mason.
SANFORD IL Merton
For sale by GRAY ~ BALLANTYNE,
Dec III 9TH street, near dd-Fellows Hall
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N II :" 7" w ~ SfAJLA .
IN EXTRA ORDINARY ATTRACTIONS
Free Exhibition of the most splendid assortment
of fall patterns, atthe Metropolitan Paper Hanging
and Upholstery Warerooms, No. S, Washington
Place, east side of 7th street. S 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
rietes and kinds-yiz: 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 l2a cents to So SO
for nine yards Window Shades from 373 cents
to 81, and upwards, according to quality.
Paper hung by the best workmen. All work
warranted to give satisfaction. Designs for halls
and ves,ibues are kept on exhibition. Siatuary
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 notice, by skilful workmen.
Particular attention is calledto my rs cent Satin
Papers. My assortment is unrivaled by any other
in this city. No trouble to show goods. A call is
respectfully solicited. Doors open till 9 o'clock in
the evening. JOSEPH L. X. PLANT.
Sep 24-3meod m)
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nor RENT, the Building now being fin

TOR RENT, the Building now being fin
10 ished on the northeast corner of 7th street and
Louisiana avenue, in this city.
The first floor has been constructed for Bank
ing Establishment, of marble, with vaults, &c. and
two stores on 7th street. The basement is con-
structed 10 embrace all the modern conveniences
for restaurant in connexon with kitchen and
vaults for coal oysters provisions, NC. The restau-
rant communicates bothfro in and out doors, with
the second story which is composed Of four rooms,
communicating through ample folding -doors, for
the accommodation of either large or small private
parties. Should the second story not be taken in
connexion with the restaurant, the rooms will be
rented for Offices The third story embraces near
ly the whole extent of the building, and is well
adapted for commodious bard-room for three
tables. The fourth story embraces the whole ex-
tent of the building, and is well adapted for
printing room or amory, and, if not rented, will be
reserved for a meeting and exhibition room. Gas
and water and all the modern improvements have
been introduced on each floor of this building, and
its position situated in the very heart Of the most
business portion of Washington, must ensure large
profits to competent tenants
Apply to or address s. G. BARNEY,
Sep 21-tf E, bet. 6 and It'll SITS, Washington.
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MisrfIIanfGns.
MARBLE Marble works.

MARBLE MANTLES.-Marblc works.
lyl The subscriber begs leave TO inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock Of Marble Nantes, comprising Sienna,
Brockedelia, Spanish Egyptian vein, 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 stills, lintels, steps, and plat
forms Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
stone calcined plaster, 50 IS per barrel.
Also on hand large lot of Connecticut Brown
Stene, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes He invites the attention OF
builders and Others TO his stock and will endeavor
to give satisfaction TO all who may favor him with
their orders.
WIN. RUTHERFORD.
On Z ST., bet. 18th and 18th.
fnl
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uyATCHEs! wATCHEs-J.Y. savage,

wv No. 92 Fulton street, New York, has an ex-
ten.ive assortment of fine Watches, consisting OF
T. F. Cooper's Duplex, NJ. J. Tobias & Cos. r.
d G. Beesley's, Joseph Johnson, IS Church street,
Liverpool, &c, &c, varying in price from SIS
Sl00. Gold Lepines four holes jewelled, SOS; ;
Detached Levers thirteen jewels, $50; superior
The whole of the above watches are carefully Sc
lected by myself, and being put up under my own
inspection, ! can warrant perfect time-keepers.
Gold Pens, of my own make, of superior work
manship, warranted 10 retain their points, for So
SO and 81. Pens without cases, rs cents, 81 So
So and So. Sent 10 all parts of the country free OF
postage. Old pens re-ponted and made equal to
new for so cents. Dec l'-lv
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BRANCH OF sTATIoNERs, HALL,
Nos. ia and 176 Pearl street. Nep York.
COLLINS. BOVINE & CO.. Importers OF

COLLINS, BOVINE s. 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 plain, gilt, and embossed note cap, let
ter, commercial note, commercial packet and folio
post; fiat cap, denny, medium royal, sup. royal
American and English drawing papers; plain, EN-
tol, 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, DC, with endless assortment OF
stationers' goods, and envelopes Of every descrp-
ton. COLLINS, BOVINE G co.
18th 81 doors north Of Penn. avenue.
Dot (nl
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THE COMING STRUGGLE.-TheC Com
Il ing Struggle among the Nations of the Earth.
or the Political Events of the next Fifteen Years,
described in accordance with Prophecies in Eze-
kiel, Daniel, and the Apocalypse. .
Reprinted from the sixtieth-thousand London
edition. For sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
FebS Bookstore near Ninth street
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A MOTHER NEW BOOK BY THE AU-

A MOTHER NEW BOOK BY THE AU-
N thor ofthe "Wide, Wide Worldn-Carl Krin
ken: His Christmas Stockings beautifully illus
trated. price 75cents, gilt, ST. IS.
The Bow in the Cloud, or Covenant Mercy for
the. Afflicted, numerous engravings, price So so;
Glad Tidngs, or the Gospel of Peace, price 50
cents; Popular Legends of Brittany, illustrated,
price rs cents
Spiritual Progress, or Instructions in the D
vine Life of the Soul, from the French Of Fini
lon and Madame Guyone, price rs cents
The Old and the New, or the Changes OF thirty
years in the East, by William Goodell, rice ST 23.
Old Lights with New Eyes, price ST; Conver.
price 81 25
Christ in History or the Central Power among
Men, by Robert Turnbnll, D. d.. price s1 25eo
Autobiography Of Rev. J. B, Finley or Pioneer in
the West, price ST..
Swords pocket Almanac, Church Almanac.
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
Hh street, near Odd Fellows Hall
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THO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
the House of Representatives.-A gentle

man who has had twenty years experience as a
parliamentary, legal, aud general reporter, both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes TO devote them TO the service
of any gentleman having writing 10 do, either for
the press or of any Other description. Desiring
some mode of employing those hours until the adj
Journment of the present session of Congress. he
is perfectly Indifferent as 10 the character of the
writing he may be required to perform, and will
perform it upon the most reasonable terms Com
lnunications addressed TO =. b. T., at Mrs. Wards,
corner of Al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References of the highest
order. Feb 2-tf
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GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WEST.
IT. BALTIMORE AND OHIOEf.

EkRi6Rf61s3SE53s Railroad, from Baltlmore 10 G9K
Wheeling, and connecting there withthe 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. taaa.
The Express Mail Train leaves Baltimore daiy
at p. M, and runs directly through to Wheeling
$3.50 miles, in IS or 10 hours including all stop
pages, arriving there at or p. NJ next day; or,
passengers leaving Baltimore at s A. M. may lay
over for lodging in Cumberland, Q79 mes,) and
proceed thence TO Wheeling in the morning
10 connect with these trains, the cars leave
Washington at 6 A. M. and 5 p. M. daily, meeting
the cars from Baltimore at the Washington juno
ton, DIETER known as the Relay House,) nine
miles from Baltimore.
AT Wheeling the seven unrivalled Steamers OF
the Union Line, which have just 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, DC. 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 to 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
III.
Passengers for Wellsvile and Cleveland by
steamboat and railroad will also find this a most
agreeable route, there being regular and speedy
connexon 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 to
Wheeling, $3.50; to Cincinnati, Sill; 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,
Sep 2l-dtfx General Superintendent
WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.
EasH TRAINS RUN AS FOLLOWS:
- Leave daily, except Sunday, at 6 and
A.. M, 81 and S p M.
On Sunday at A. M, and 5 p. M.
The Train at S P. M. is express, and stops only
at Annapolis Junction and Relay the others al all
way stations.
Trains at A. M. and 81 P. NJ, connect with
Annapolis.
Trains at A. M. and P. M, connect West.
Trains at and s A. NJ, and p. NJ, connect
East.
Fare from Washington to Baltimore. ..$1 IS
10 do do and return l SO
DO do ARnapolis.... 25
Do do do and return SO
The round trip tickets must in all cases, be pro-
cured at the office, and are good for the day upon
Sep 2l--tf* Agent.
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MisffIIank0Ms.
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL.
N Illustrated Record Of Agriculture, Nj

A Illustrated Record OF Agriculture, Me-
IA chanics, Science, and Useful knowledge,
published monthly, by ALFRED L. BEACH, No.
SO Nassau street. New York.
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS A VOLUME.
Sent by Mail to any part Of the United States.
Every number contains 80 large pages of letter
press, beautifully printed on fine paper, and
Profuseiy Illustrated with Engravings.
Farmers, mechanics, inventors, manufacturers,
and people ofevery profession, will find in the Pro
PIES JOURNAL repository OF valuable information
peculiarly suited 10 their respective wants
TERMs-To subscribers, ffty cents voiums.
Subscriptions may be sent by mail in coin, post
office stamps bills al the risk of the publisher.
The name of the post Office, county, and State,
where the paper is desired TO be sent, should be
plainly Dritten. Address, postage paid,
ALFRED L. BEACH,
No. SO Nassau street, New York City.
va Two volumes are published annually.
Back numbers and volumes always on hand for
sale. Single copies 10 cents each, to be had at
nearly all the book and periodical stores in the
country.
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PREMIUM AWARDED BY THE MARY
LAND INSTITUTE.

i 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 Call Skins and Patent Leather, at price
equally as low as charged elsewhere.
G. BREMEN,
Prize Boot and Shoe Store, Eleventh street,
east side, three doors north Penn. avenue.
Nov l1--eo3m. fm)
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Gail gaahs.
AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROf
F.. czzzzz=zz1 CHANGE OF HOURS.-OA

ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROf
F.. rzsz.zzz=zzz1 CHANGE OF HOURS.-OA
60 - and after Thursday, January lst,
1854, daily trains Sundays excepted will be run
over this road, agreeably to the following arrange
mcnt:
A train for Warrenton and intermediate points
will leave the Station corner of Duke and Henry
streets, at 81 o'clock, A. M; arrive al Warrenton
at IL o'clock, A. NJ
Returning will leave Warrenton at a quarter
past ! o'clock p. NJ, arriving in Alexandra at a
quarter before O'Clock. p. NJ
A train from Culpepper G. ii. TO Alexandra and
intermediate points will leave Culpepper C. ii. at
~ o'clock, A. NJ arriving in Alexandra at 104
o'clock A. nj.
Returning will leave Alexandria at II o'clock,
p. NJ, arriving at Rapdan Station at o'clock p.
M, connecting at this point with the stage to and
from Gordonsville.
A.daily stage is running between Gordonsville
and Rapidan Station, in connection with the cars
on this and the Virginia Central roads.
THROUGH TICKETS. .&
To Gordonsville. ....................I 80
To Lynchburg.. ..................... w
To Winchester OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. w
Per order: w. b. BROCKETT,s
Oct 5-tf Agent.
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THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.

Inventors and others desiring 10 obtain letters
patent for inventions, are requested 10 communi-
cate directly with the editor Of the PEorLEs jour
NAL, by whom all the necessary documents are
Patent business of every description promptly at
tended TO. Persons wishing for information rela-
tive to patents inventions, may at all times con-
suit the undersigned, tcuhout charge, either per-
sonally at his office, or by letter. To those living
at 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 it should not
exceed one cubic foot.
ALFRED E. BEACH,
Editor the Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, &C.,
No. S6 Nassau street, New York.
Nov Oh
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X FORGE p. FOX ARRIVED AT WILL
LARD,S HOTEL January 2G. 1851. en-

route from Baltimore, and respectfully announces
to the world, Washington, d. c., London and Par
is, in particularly the intended removal on or be-
fore the lst day Of May next, of George p. Fox &
Sons Metropolitan Tailoring Department. The
business will be transferred from the northeast to
the southwest corner Of the same block of build
ings viz: TO the store IS feet front 103 feet deep
No. 32l Broadway, New York city, next door to
the City Hospital gates, formerly occupied by
Messrs Seaman Il Muir, and lately by Tiffany &
Cutting, dry goods merchants. Jan 2S-3m
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TNGLISH SAUCES.-Fresh Importation:
IL Soyers Sauce, for meats, game and poultry
Soyer,s Relish, for fish and game.
Soho Sauce for enriching gravies.
Sir Robert Peels Sauce, for outlets, chops,
and gravies.
Royal Table Sauce, for fish, and enriching
gravies
Harvey, Reading, John Bull Sauce, and In
dia Soy, for general use.
And Essences of Shrimps and Anchoves for
making sauce for all kinds, boiled and fried fish,
Also, one case Of genuine Anchovy Paste and
Oriental Chutney.
Just received by SHEKELL u BAILEY,
No. S, opposite the Centre market.
Feb 2S-6tif ".".. .. ..."
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FURNITURE-The UNDER


JOY signed take pleasure in informing their friends
and the public that they have on hand as large and
complete stock of CABINET WARE as can
be found in the city of Washington, of every de-
scription and quality, embracing styles and prices
which will be found adapted TO the fancy and ne
cessiiies Of all casses of purchasers. The work
manship will be found of superior excellence in
fashion and durability.
We would respectfully invite the public TO visit
our extensive warerooms, and examine the ee-
giant and varied stock now on hand as we cannot
enumerate all our articles without extending this
advertisement 10 an undue length. OF the newly
invented elastic spiral-spring Mattresses, which
have given such general satisfaction 10 all who
have tested them, we have yet a few remaining,
and we would urge an early call from those who
desire to possess themselves of so desirable q
Mattress. To the invalid it will be found invalu-
able. WIGHT Il CROSBY,
louisiana avenue, opposite the Bank of Wash
ington, near the corner of It'll street.
Notice the Bedstead sign. Jan 24-d1y
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rT,HE SUBSCRIBERS keen constantly on

YINHE SUBSCRIBERS keep constantly ON
Il hand good stock of well-made account
books, and manufacture to order, at short notice,
any style that may be required
Their stock of paper and stationery articles com
prise everything desirable in counting-room or
office. American, French, and English writing
papers, wrapping papers, copying and notarial
presses. a@ 4-t4
Bill heads, cards, circulars, &C., printed neatly
Orders solicited by
COLLINS, BOVINE 81 CO..
11th street, I'd door north of Penn Av.
Branch of Statoners' Hall, TIA and 176 Pearl
street, New York. Nov S-tf
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nURHAM MUsTARD.--Fresh, of Crosse
IL and Blackwell's and. Whybrow's manufae
ture.
And French Mustard. al The various fayors.
For sale by SHEKELL IL BAILEY
No. s, opposite the Centre market.
eb 2S-2tif
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SAVANNAH STEAMSHIPS.
NEW YORK & CALIFORNIA sTEADI-

NEW YORK 4. CALIFORNIA STEAM.
IN ship Line via Nicaragua-The shortest and
cheapest route for San Francisco.-The Accessory
Transit Company, of Nicaragua, proprietors.
Through in advance of the mail Only line giving
through tickets, including the Isthmus crossing
The new double engine steamship STAR OF THE
No Nor,h rv .as ., oco I eaye from pier
for San Juan del Norte, on Tuesday, September
Goth; connecting with the new and favorite steam
ship CORTES, 1900 tons burthen, over the Mic
aragua transit route, having but twelve miles OF
land transportation. These steamers are unsur
passed in their ventilation and accommo ,r'ion,
For information passage at the loves. q, "a y.
ply only at the agency of the company, No.
Bowling Green NY.
CHARLES MORGAN, Agent.