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II ,ARGE AND PERE1GPTopY GAZE
DAY. The 18th Inst. eomnspsing Il 10 oeises -
fIssh ard seaso.sbls DRY Goods sompr;siss =. g
We vim also an 81 order Of the rrustss., n.
sfS g r q 5aeschant Tailor, eonistins Of
4 GGnbumTIHs; GASgIMEhE9
ALSO. = = iN - - +
From retail house, deelining buninen, alsree in
pssss se a5o o g sf1ks saRssaB e
WHITE GOODS. HASH LINENS, &c.
~ d 10 M H,aas, and Fancy Linen Boson SHIRTS
direct from the manufacturers.
TEN. TEs.s;-An sam. under sloo. cash |; over that
1Es s.i f1s 81 E:'P. RrsF .R E.:
By GoDDIN APPERsON.
10 LOTS IN FULTON AND Q IN
w, Miil be sold FRIDAY Afternoon. the sssh M
toSss upon the premises commencing e o,cloeI IA
b onpded sgildins LOTS in the town Of Fulton.
frant;a ~ ~ state, Fulton and Erin streets each
aso ~ feet, running back ITO feet to an sliey'
the North s s; ~ siuaels LOTS, Nos q and on
1son6 = Atess varehouse each foptins Is f.ef
iuTTn nm back 100 feet to an slleys s = lees
months for cash the balance st and
hua tr,.t ssouacie notes, interest added sseursS
my 9gn T. eopbis' MA xiirEasoN. Aue,,.
some Building Lots in Futor WI Be sold 10 hand
on Louisiana street. wv IN roft mayo,
Terms as above.
lyle GooDIN APpreson
T ,ARGE NUMBER OF LOTS IN .syn-
n. ~ NEYn For SALE AT AUCTION.-Will he
soia on TUESDAY afternoon, the sd Nav IasS
upon the premises commencing at O'clock thoss Il
lots IN IN, the town Of Sydney designated By the
2S5 zSs, 257 2sS and ass. bounded by fhe foowin
streets; Rowland. Sycamore. Strawberry. Grove
Federal and Elmwood. They will be divided into lot,
ley 70 feet wide map of the property can be seer
at our ONCE The particular attention Of capitaist
ana others is called to this sale these lots for the
Terms; 18th cash. balance at 5. 6 and months. 70,
~, notes interest added and title retained
my1l ooDDIN APPERsoN, Aucts.
Ii HANDSOME LOTS IN THE PLAN
I Ilt IS:1 be sold SATURDAY Afternoon.
the zcth May, 1854, upon the premises, commencin,
at O'clock 10 handsome building LOTs, in the plan
streets. anu spring
Terms: One-third cash, balance at 6 and ~ mos
msis Goblin a 1as1 RsSRsn Aa an full
HOUSES AND LOTS IN REAR OF
- POOR HOUSE, FOR SALE AT ATJCTTON
VIII be sold on MONDAY afternoon, the 2Sd Nav
1854 upon the premises, commencing at O'Clock
son and Betsy Hill respectively fronting $50 feet O.
bed of the mill race
TERMs-Oue-third cash. balance at 8 and months
for negotiable notes interest added and title retain
ed till last note spaid.
myl6 GODDIN & APPERSON, Aucts.
HOUSES AND LOTS ON POPLAl
Il AND CONCORD STREETS, FOR SAIL
AT AUCTION,-Will be sold on WEDNESDAY a
ternoon, the oath May. 1854 upon the premises, CON
mencing at o'clock, two beautiful framed DWELLING
on Poplar, between 18th and 18th streets, occupe
by Miss Dey and Others each fronting Az feet run
ming back log feet -
After which, will be sold two framed Tenemen
the West line of Concord Streets near the above
fronting SOY feet, running hack I54 feet
TERMs-One-fourth cash !; balance at s, and
months, for negotiable notes. interest added and
tie retained till last note is paid.
myl6 GODDIN 4 APPERSON, Aucts.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL
" ESTATE IN HENRICO COUNTY.-Pursusnt
to decree of the Circnit Court for Hsnrco county
ing in the name of Thomas Carter, compisinsnt,
against Virginia B. Barker Albert Fisher and others
defendants the undersigned. whs ives sppoinfesa y
the 9Th day of June, 1884 at IL o'clock n 'front.' OF
Henrico Coty House, proceed to sell the tract
of land in the bill and proceedings mennonna; aRon
the following terms: For much cash ss VIII derry
the costs of this suit and the expenses IncioGn -
such sale and upon credit of and " mouths Iot
the balance OF the purchase a ~ hands With
GOOD security and the title to the land to be with,
held until the whole of the purchase money PAD
and deed ordered =. sas % county
shont fhree hundred acTea. lies immediately on the
Chicishominy swamp, adjoining the i.nds o. . An.
drew B. Carter and Edws inshI. .A' o'1'-
and u con1TrHsoM As ]. CARTER, Commissioners
S FOR particulars enquire OF Thos,as J. Carter. e
Thomss D2uesist, esfner Of 18th and Frsnklin q,
Richmond Va = ny = s.e
I0NMTSSIONER'S SALE OF LAND
lin HANOVER COUNTY.-Pusuantto decree
entered In Hanover County Court, ON the zoen dcy
81 April, 1854. In suit therein then dspssdins N
sioner in the ssid decree named. will proceed, on
sWSEEpNEsDAY. the slst Of Nay. 1854. between the
hours Of II and o'clock 70 ell on tie prsIasss q
ksrIsnd died, seized supposed to contain shout $50
snrss more or less lying near the Slash Church, end
adjoining the Lands Of Patrick Perrin. Jso. 9. Brock
sn Tssss-Onsthird cash the balance upon ! ere.
dit OF oneand tyo years. with interest from the dsy
Of ala the purchasss to give band with spproveA -
sssiS. a. un ssassy Ssssssd 81 tss
bat selling = commissessr, shai eeaysy Only sse
tide . authorized y sas az i:';.' sAI.np
my dtds cOeumieioner.
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my II TAYLOR WILLIAMS, Aucts.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VA

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VAL
~ UABLE LAND, FURNITURE, &C.. IN THE
COUNTIES OF CHARLES CITY AND SURRY.
Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of the
City of Richmond, entered the Slst day of Jan'y,
1854 in the cases of Crenshaw and ais Glenn and
ais, and Enders' Executors and ais. Vs. Glenn and
ais, the subscriber, who thereby empowered SO
to do. will proceed to sell by public auction as fol-
lows, the individual property of Thomas Glenn and
Edwin P. Crenshaw. embraced in their trust deed of
18th January, 1852.
On THURSDAY, 18th May. THAT being Court day, }
encing at IL O'Clock in front of Charles City
Court House, will be sold $50 of Land in said
county; being the same purchased by E. P. Cren-
shaw of Waddill.
And on the following day, FRIDAY, 18th May. at
II o'c ock P. M, at the residence of Crenshaw, in
the county of Surry will be sold lot of Household
and Kitchen Furniture, &c. &c,
TERMS OF SALE-For the Real Estate, q credit viii
be given of g. IL and Is months for notes. with good
endorsers, titles to be retained until purchase money
is fully paid. For the personal estate, cash.
Should the weather, on either of the days fixed for
the above sales prove nclement the sales will take
place on the next fair day thereafter.
THOS. w. BOSWELL, Receiver.
Sale to be conducted by TAYLOR WILLIAMS,
Aucts. APPS
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WANTED-An active boy to learn the
w Baking business. One that has been at the
business or one from the country preferred. Apply
to r. ADAM,
my l7-2tS Ill Main 81.
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The anttNebraska gathering in the Park, in New
York, last Saturday evening, lie characterized as
very weak demonstration. by the most respectable
and impartial journals of that city.
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HOUSES AND LOTS ON POPLA
BY DAVENPORT. ALLEN 4 co

BY DAVENPORT. ALLEN 4 co.
GROCERIES, &c. AT AUCTION
~ On THURSDAY, 18th inst, we will sell at our
auction store at 10 o'clock assortment of Groce.
RES viz: - 49,
27o bags Green Rio COFFEE
100 do. Laguayrs do. <5sf.. s
MOLASSES; New York SYRUP
White and Yellow Coffee SUGARS
Crushed do -
SOAP: CANDLES; Wrapping PAPER 81
CIGARS Green and Black TEAS }sse8,
RUM; WHISKEY; BRANDY - 5 SO. : ~
Port and Madeira WINES, &c.
TERMs-Under 500, cash; over Sl0O. four NOR ths'
credit for approved paper. $50 4
my 16 DAVENPORT, ALLEN l. CO.. Aucts.
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MOST VALUABLE IMPROVED AND

M LOST VALUABLE IMPROVED AND
WI VACANT REAL ESTATE, AT ROCKETS,
AT AUCTION.-On MONDAY, 22d May, at al
O'Clock, P. NJ, upon the premises, will be sold those
TWO BRICK TENEMENTS and LOTS, at Rock
ets situated the South side OF Rockets Lester
street, east of Gilees Greek fronting together fifty
opposite the Powhatan Steamboat Co.'S Wharves.
and being the same property recently in the occu.
pancy of Mr.. A. Sedgwick. The tenements have
about 6 rooms each, are remarkably well built, and
arranged for business purposes From their prox-
unity to the wharves and the principal places of
heavy business this property well suited for stores
easily be converted into large warehouses
VACANT LOT ON ROCKETS STREET.
Immediately after the above will be sold a vacant
Lot the North side of Rockets street. opposite
Capt R. o. Haskins, fronting ~ feet and running
about so feet
TERMs.-One-third Cash balance at and mos,
with interest," and title retained until purchase money
is fully paid. TAYLOR l. WILLIAMS,
my Is Auctioneers.
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SUPERIOR FUEL.-Having now the
~ command of an extensive field of SOFT COKE.
equal in quality to any introduced into this
ket shall hereafter be prepared at all times to fur
nish consumers with this most excellent Fuel
This Coke ignites freely, produces constant and
intense heat and for cooking ranges and stoves is
perior in fitness and economy to any other fuel Con-
sumers would find this manageable and economical
substitute for all domestic purposes. including parlor
fires. Apply to Mr. VIM. c BRAZEAL, Salesman
at the Coal Yard, corner 10th st. and Basin Bank
my 16 I'm JNO. J. WERTH, Agent.
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VALUABLE BUILDING Lotto

VALUABLE BUILDING LOTONs
CANDLES HILL, FOR GALE--Ths ssbscrt-
beers are authorized to sell that truly beautiful lot on
posite the residence of Col. H. C. Cabel ii fronts
65s feet and runs back TAO feet u - $50 79f-lE
This lot has a beautiful view Of james river and
The surrounding country. and 10 regarded e. most de.
sirable for senteel private residence Apply 10 s
my 16-6t GODDIN APPERSON 1uctp =
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w and are constantly receiving. fresh end In good
oder, suitable for Hotels, and family sse-g1ssrl
cured Hams, Beef Tongues Cod Fish, Almonds, Rais
sins Gunpowder. Imperial Young Hyson, Breakfast
and other Black Teas Ground Spices Patent Wsx,
Sperm end Adamsntine Candles; Table Salt; Table :
Coffee; superior Coffee and Clarified Sugar; 0roand,
Granuisted Crushed and Loaf do; Lard In pals and
bills. all Of which we offer low, my 16 -
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NORFOLK, May isth.--The Parker Vein steamer
Totem, from New York. bound to Baltimore, in q
dense tos on Saturday nieht, went ssnore Cape
Henry beach, The vessel aud cargo will be gotten
Oh II the weathsris good. Tho Captain ID here for
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ON FRANKLIN STREET, FOR SALE PRI.
VATELY--We are authorized to sell OF rent that
most valuable private residence ON Fnnktin snd JET
ferson streets now in the occupancy Of H L. Brooke
This is justly regarded ~ among the most desiss-
BILE private residence in that very Improving neigh
borhood: 1t has ample accommodations for . gems,
'' INV 1 Is & App' oopprN APPERsoN.
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DENOUNCED Blythe PRESS AMI
DTTRNFT'S PATENT WATER COOL,

I'D Frs They are furnished with two distinet.
two pounds Of Ice TO the ssifons water = kept q
temperature of 10 deg. above xero or only deg ffom
the freez ins point, all day Ihns e sest q $3.50
suoped With water q cold asice. For eale by * n
'spS :" = h. NJ ZfMnERHAN, g =.
,ow ne Corner Main and I2th ota a.
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Sn11E.-bfdgy1 CHEHHf PECTOKAI WA.
FERS are pie asant and &fectual remedy for colds
coughs, and all diseases Of the throat and lunas 4
They contain the pure medicinal virtues of the VITA
Cherry, so generally known ~ remedy for pulmo-
fore. every mother should have box. After using
one box of these waters you will never touch bat.
Call at PURCELL, LADD 4 CO.'S and procure
box. a s5sg RI Re 6--66m n n
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THE SHIP WINCHESTER.

THE SHIP WINCHESTER
BosroN May 15th.--The ship Winchester. lost n
sea- was owned by VIM. p. Weld CO., OF this CITY.
at $50 eOa and fully insured She was char cred
by Enech Train Co., who were heavily insured on
the cargo. The whole loss Ia upwards of 5000 00o
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TRIAt. For anDIICTrNC; SLAVES

NoRfoLx, May I5.-Thomas Murray, mate Of the
schr Ellen Barnes. of New Haven, and negro
slave were remanded for trial to-day. for abdacting
two slaves from this city, that made their escape
aud arrived at warehan,, Mase.
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BY THOMAS w. KEESEE,
(Office at Geo. ]. Summers, No. 20 Pearl street

(Ofice at Geo. j. Summers, No. 20 Pearl street)
MANAGED CUTLERY, &c, AT AUG
IL TION.-Will be sold at auction, on THURS
DAY morning next the 18th inst, commencing at o
O'Clock, in the yard in Of Mr. Henry Hyman's
jewellery store. No. Sc Main street. 25 Mahogany
Cases containing one set each of 81 pieces of fine
Table Knives and Forks 200 sets buck and bone ham
die Knives and Forks; large lot of Carving Knives
and Forks and number of Bowie and Dirk
Knives. Il 3sEF i
ALSO-A lot of single and double barrel Guns.
Terms cash.
Sale conducted by
my 16 THOS. w. KEESEE, Aucts.
THREE HOUSES AND LOTS
L FRONTING ON MAYO STREET BETWEEN
FRANKLIN AND BROAD STREETS FOR SALE
AT AUCTION.-Will be sold on SATURDAY after.
noon, May goth, upon the premises, commencing at
o'clock, three very neat Cottages two fronting on
Mayo street. one Is feet and the other IA feet and
running back SO feet inches; and one in the rear
fronting 80 feet, and running back 50 feet. Those
Houses were built of the best materials and have
Gently been repaired and painted and are very de-
sirabe residences Their central location makes them
peculiarly desirable for persons requiring cheap
houses being convenient to the most business part OF
the city. 4-+s
TERMS very accommodating and made known ct
the sale. THOS w. KEESEE,
my IL Auctioneer.
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OFF AT REDUCED PRI-

EOR HIRE.-The subscriber has for
4 hire, for the balance of the year, negro GIRL
"a hIst-rate washer and do house work general.
ly. Apply al this office to
my l6-3i E. c. CRUMP.
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UNDERMINED may Be
IN feund until further notice, 1t HE old stap3 No
ISL Main street. where 81 psrsons hsyiae beSipeaI
with him viii please call Those ade6t1dto HIN q
counts - early = pisstiesbls. -
my2-dlmf 80 n II 8URTON.
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WANTED.-A first rate Baker and Pas
w try Cook. For one who will come well re-
commended a liberal salary will be given. Apply at
this ofhce. my list
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OHT-By 4 gentleman, out ol me- pug
i. "a e e . ssssssHs sew i06EED DRESS
color dark sshss 81 sossa foided 10 Newspaper =
The finder win BE- ibsEaliy rewarded oy isAssne q
this Office. my 4-u
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WANTS,

BALTIMORE MARKETS, May lS.-SmalI sales Of
Flour at ss.12 1-2aSs.25. Grain unchanged
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The DUTCH MINISTER AND THE RED
SEA.--One of the most singular geniuses
1 ever knew Of this kind was a Dutch
blacksmith, who had been q notorious tip
per and profape man in his time; but,
becoming convinced of the error of bis
ways, he was baptized by the "old Iron
Jackets and took it into bis head that
ne had, stcall," to preach. As may be
bis disSuu. ses were decidedly
original. lie had way, too, of Juggling
in phrsses which were toftehh more forcible
t.iarf appropriate, and on Such occasions
his broken Dutch Iather helped him than
otherwise On one occasion he attempted
to- discourse 'oi che passage Of the Red
Sea by the chilaren Of Israel. He intro
duoed his subjeettiby an elsh orate account
of their fight out Of Egyptswhieh WIS by
no means .remarkab BILE for its accuracy.
Hewas decidely felicitous in his comments
on the abstraction of the gold and silver
OF lamentss but in getting through the
Wilderness be. had more trouble. and was
even worse. Ipothered than. the subject Of
his nara i've. In, closing his discourse be
was more fortunate aud finished OFT with
the; following unique peroration - Veil,
mine friends, dare dey voS. DE hills he
ros before him, tind de bills he yos on dat
SIDE unt de sea he vos on de oder side,
lind de- Eehipshans he vos behihds him.
But, mine fifentss, Moses he stchfr * te
waters nit his rot und dey goesh in !;
und de elwaters he gets up ON. dish hants,
und de waters Ire gifts up on Cat hants,
und he gets offer; but mind frients, VIII, n
}fe0 gifts out he feels ferry glad, cos be
feels he has cot of 'tuo niitrrs ttt srhrdpe.
But de Echipshans he comes up, and he
thinks he can 60 ofer and he Goes in, and
he gifts in; but de waters he gifts ofer
him On his right lhants, und de waters be
gitsSofer him on his left hants, and, mine
irients he gets in a ferry bat schrape!
Knicke booker. --'',.' .''. ~
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PEEL'S LONDON GREEN GINGER
WINE

MANUFACTURED FROM FRENCH GRAFEs.
WI JAMAICA GINGER, SEVILLE ORANGES.
kc--This delicious beverage becomes the greatest
hvofite whesever it Is introduced. 1t is equally
more wholesome, and not hafths price Of
other ferefsn wines Many physicians use it ex-
Flstulsncy, Dyspepsia, Debility, Cramps, Diarrhoa
and DJseatery. Persons subject to Chils or living
In districts where Agus prevails nnd 1t, ooca.ians
use pleasant and admirable preventive. Mixed
with little cold water it 1oSns the most refreshing
and wholesome cooling drink in warm weather that
SoE oc laAch. - .
Price so cts per bottle, IS per dozen 81
j. BALMER corner of baltimore and High atre,Ss
ana BgOHN BROTH ERs, Liberty st. Bsitisaors.
sTOTr CO., Washington. g..
PEEL d SrEVRSS, Alss aadris.
JESSE LANDIS, Frederick
b. BUFF, Portsmouth. Va
ROBERTSON d Co, Pete -sburg, Va.
WM CISSEL, Georgetown iylo-1
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WASHINGTON. D. C. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 81 1854
A REMEDY FOB EACH DIsEasE, y

4 the request Of many OF my patients, hsve
cient prescriptions In the form of FAMILY AEDI
sCLNES each one eaitsd to particular disease, and
not, like tho manufactures Of the nosfruma and
rsnacess of the day, promulsste to the world that
any ms compound viii cure all diseases, and who,
On the words Of the great italian physician. spsl
tanzanD "ptt medicines Which they k,o,o li into
bodies which they knoso less. -
- is-'ss J. g. ROSE, NJ. D.; Phils.
g For cndau, Ds,enk,y, Bo,vel Complaints, DC,
This mix ture is one Of the most important med
cines, and should be keptin all families t'spe
cfc" for Cholera and Bowel Complaints it has nev.
failed. Dysentery vanishes in q few days when
this article is used as dire ted Price 25c.
DR.. j. 8. RosE's PAIN CuRER will cure stif Neck.
Sore Thfuat, Pains in the face Side Bach Or Limbs
frem Cold, Chonc, Cholera Morbus &c. 1t cures
Sprains, Chilbaains, Cramps or Pains in the Ston-
Ach or Bowels. Price l211, 25, and 90 cts e..
pB. u.s.. .Ross's EXTRACT OF BUcHu is one of the
best remedies used for diseases Of the Kidneys.
Bladder, DC. Price Soc. ...r .r.rg-.~-.- -
81 pz. J.f. kss4s NERVOUS AND INvIeoRAIINa Coz
ntaL for Heart Disease, all Nervous Affections Flat
snee, Heart Burn, Restlesslsss, Numbness, Nepa
rel a, raising the spirits, and giving power to the
whole system, It is slnost MIRACULOUS in it's eect
&c cents . bottle O. ..- t'1- II 'f-'
Or. j. s. Ross's DYspnr1Ic cohpoUtt, s1re cure
for Dyspepsis, Liver Complaints and ind'sestion,
when taken in conjunotion with his Alternative or
Family Pills. Price of both f6c. & .Hw
UR y. G. kO615 GOLDEN f1LL6 TOT FAILING OF the
Womb, Femals W knssR. Debility, and Raisxation.
They have peculiar affinity for the debilitated
muscles Of the female and in instance have they
failed in radicapy curing those distressing con-
plants females are 30 often subject. rios so cent?
Dr.. J. g. Rosz's ANII-aILIoBs Oh RAILROAD Pills.
These pills are not warranted to cure in every NAL
py disease incident to man, but they are grand
remedy for Bilious state OF the system ana con
mon tevers- When used with Or. Ross's Tonic Mix
turs, will cure the most stubborn of Bilious
Fever or Fever ami Agde:: Price 1215 and 25c. :.
Dr. ]. g. Rosks' sARsA APAR1l1A CohrouND, for all
Skin diseases and for purifying the Blood. 1t is su
per!or to all others. Price Soc and ST.
- DH j. g. Res1's EtixtR oY OPIUM, free from al the
ssad effects Of opium or Lsudaaum,- such as Head
ache, Constipation, or Sick Stomach. Prico 25c.
All whose Constitutions axe impaired by disease Of
4eak bI nature, should reSd DR.. J s. Roses "Medi
al Ld7issf xhKch d5itaina description Of til. Dis
'nses OF Our climate and the mods of tTestnent) It
an DO had without charge Of f-..---
2. D. Gilman, Charles stott Co.,, W. a. Gilman
John W. Eairn, Patterson & Nairn, D. B. Clark,
II McPserson, William T. Evans, Kidvell Law
enoe, j. B. Moore, Washington; J. L. Kidwen,
7eergetnwn' and by al dealers in Aiexsndris, VII.
itsja-. L-o#r1.t n" i..n"s- "a. 3 je a.
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l H
RATES OF LABOR IN SAN FRASCIsco.-
Below we give a table Of the rates of Ia
Dor in this city, which we have comn;led
with grest csre and considerable n ouble.
and which may be wlied ION As correct.
1t is the fullest which has ever been pub
lished here, and gives the rate, we believe.
of every trade or occupation in which
regular jourpeymen are employed. There
are some tradesmen, such as epgrayers
who work solely by the piece, and for
whom we cap furnish no regular stand
ard Of rates: ~ must also be borne in
mind that Tor one man employed there
are two or three looking for work and
also that good fast workman will obtain
situation at $40 a day, when q Door
hsihd would tbt get & place at So. -
- HlscksrhitaS per dav, So: do. heInerS
4 4,'-chip-.n;.hogs 6 80 heinerS1 mn, n,
ets, 3 and g.: coppersmiths, 5 and
brassfoupders, 5 ieckmakers, s. gas
filters, o.; boiler-nmkers, So and &.
pattern makers, $50 and s = moulders.
do; hnishsEs, dos, mOulders, do: plumb
erS, g and g.: gun smiths, s.; watch ma
ker, 6 and l1O6 ,chasers 8 and l2;, lapi-
darles,, and. 10; carriage makers, 6;
wheeiWrights. g; harness makers, 5;
house carpenters, and 9: shipwrights,
s and g; joiners, do; boat builders. 8;
cauikers, s; stone masons, Z: bricklayers,
s hodmen, 4; plasterers, I: brickma-
kers, per month and found, so and 90
do. moulders, 75iafd 100; do. burners,
l25 and RoN' iimeburners, GO and IS:
butchers and. slaushterers, Ice deck
hands, (steamboats,b 60; engineers IN
chief. 250; do. ASSISTANTS $50: stokers,
10: walters, 40; mates, l5e; pilots,
200; cooks, loo; tailors, IS ,shoe1na-
kers, per day, , and s.; hatters, 10 /;
cartmen, a; drsymen, per week, 25 :
stevedores, per day, 6; house and sign
painters, 6; lumberinen, Tin yard per
month, 100; mill savers and planers,
100; pump and block makers, per day,
5; sailmakers, 6; rggers, 6 4; coopers, S;
granite cutters and dressers, 5 and 6
quarrymen, ffreestone, "A /; ballast cutters,
2 SO and B; millers, G; bakers. per month
aud found, IS and 100: hostlers. 60 !;
printers, per week, so, or LIS per l 600
ems; bookbinders, per day, 6: book
folders, 3; piie-drivers, 4 and 6; lith-
ographers. S and G.; walters in hotels,
per month and found, 50 and IS; porters
in stores, per month, 100 and 125 !;
upholsterers, paper hangers, &C., IS
and 100; BARRIERS, 100 and l40; day
laborers, per day, $50 or L. 50and found !;
servant girls, per month. 80 and 60.
go : '--.,a.i" San Fran. Prices Current.