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AW PARTNEKSHIP.-Sup Court
j fthe United States.-ROBERTJ ]. WALKER
and LOUIS JANIN have formed a copartnership
under the name of " WALKER 81 JANrN,n for the
argument of cases in the Supreme Court OF the
United States, at Washington city, where both
will attend throughout the future sessions of that
court. They may be addressed al Washington,
New York or New Orleans.
Jan l9-eo3m
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ExCELsIoR; HELPS no PROGREss

u in Religion, Science, and Literature.
new monthly magazine, edited by the Rev.
James Hamilton, d. D., of London. Price 81 SO
per annum.
Although nomnally young Mems Magazine
il will be a main effort of the conductors 10 pro-
vide for Young men that healthful stimulus and
the aids to improvements, which many OF them are
now 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 & BALLANTYNE,
Seventh street.
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NEW GROCERY, WINE AND LIQUOR
STORE.
VNHE Subscriber begs leave to inform his
IL friends and the public, that he has opened a
a new store, No. 474, Penn. Avenue, between
Sd and and q half street, Fizgerald,s Build
ing, two doors east OF the United States
Hotel,
Where he intends TO keep constantly on hand a
large and varied assortment of Foreign and
Domestic
WINES, LIQUORS, SEC BARS,
And Fine Groceries,
Consisting of fine Teas, Sugar, Flour, Soap
Olives, Raisns, Figs, Sardines, Anchovies, Otard
Marrett 81 CO., Pinct 81 Co., and Colonel Cha
bard's Brandies, in cases, demijohns and casks
Old Jamaica Rum, Sherries, Madeira, Port OF
various descriptions; ST. Julien Claret, Cha.
teaux Margaux, in cases; Champagne Cider
Brandy Fruits Reynolds Edinburg Ale, Anne
settle, Maraschino, Curacao, Absynth, Champagnes
and large and various description Of Havana
Segars.
Also, Porter, Ale, and Cider.
Families are particularly requested 10 call and
examine the stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Members of Congress also informed, that
their orders will be promptly attended 10, and de-
livered at their houses on the shortest notice.
general assortment of Fine Havana Segars,
imported direct by the subscriber, at Wholesale
and Retail.
Officers OF the United States Navy can have
their Mess Stores put up al the shortest notice.
A general assortment Of
PRESERVED MEATS, SOUPS, &c,
Put up al the shortest notice, snd warranted 10
keep on long voyages.
Country orders punctualy attended 10, and
Country Produce, Of all descriptions, received on
consignment.
JONAS p. LEVY,
No. 474 Penn. avenue, north sideJ between
Sd and a streets, Two doris east Of the United
States Hotel. Oct 4-3t
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IA on the Book Of Revelation, by the Rev. John
Cumming, ID. d.; Is cents.
Benedictions, or the Blessed Life, by the Rev.
]. Cumming, d. d. IS cents.
School Books and School Requisites at the low
est price for sale at the bookstore Of
GRAY " RALLANTYNE,
On 7th street, near Odd Fellows Hall
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Just received a very large assortment of
Prayer Books and Bibles, in all kind of bindings
the best assortment, perhaps, TO be found in the
country:
Also, large assortment Of English Books in
History, Poetry, &c, and the best American edi-
lions on the same subjects.
JUVENILE BOOKS of moral and religious
character, five hundred or six hundred different
kinds, beautifully illustrated
100 portable Writing Desks. from so so to s25;
together with every kind Of Fancy Stationery,
which will be sold at less prices than they have
ever before been sold AT in this city.
II. FARNHAM,
Corner OF Eleventh streetsand Pennsylvania
avenue Dec n
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RAPPAHANNOCK ACADEMY.

LfOR LEASE ON RENT.--The subsCri-
IL Der having determined to discontinue teach
ing school, offers for Lease or Rent the Kappa
hammock Academy which he wishes TO dispose OF
for the next four years. There has been a school
at the place for forty years II is situated
teen miles below Fredericksburg, Immediately on
the road between that place and Port Royal.
The locality can be surpassed by none for beauty
or healthfulness, is supplied with all necessary
buildings, which are in good repair and will ac-
commodate seventy borders.
Teachers wishing 10 keep boarding school
will do well by calling TO see the place before
bargaining elsewhere.
Address the subscriber at Port Royal. Caroline
county, Virginia.>
Nov. 27- THOMAS r. THORNTON.
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COAI,-COAIt

FTyHE consumers OF Coal are respectfully inlorms
j ed that the Undersigned can furnish them
with a superior article, and at the very lowest
price. Punctuaty and Just weight is his motto,
and he assures all that may favor him with their
orders that they will have no cause TO complain.
Call at the Yard on Sd street, a few steps south Of
Pa avenue. II. G. NARROWER.
Sept lin
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CARE
GEoHGE MASON,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,

ATTORNEY AT LAW,
hadidnola, Calhoun County, 7sras.
Practices in the Courts Of the Tenth Judicial
District; also in the Supreme and Federal Courts
al Austin and Galveston.
REFERENCES:
Hon. A. p. Butler, u s. Senator, s. Carolina.
Hon d. X. Atchison, u S. Senator, Missouri.
II. M. t. Hunter, u. S. Senator, Virginia.
James M. Mason, u. S. Senator, Virginia.
Cen S. Cooper. Adj. Gen u. s. A. Wash, ID. c.
Thomas Green, esq, Washington, ID. G.
G. C. Jamson, Prest Bank of Bait, Bait, Md.
Dec 6-tf
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IOHN II. HUFFMAN. Importer and


~ Dealer in Wine, Brandy, Cigars, &c, Penn
sylvania avenue, south side between A and 9th
streets. has received part Of his fall supplies
Madeira, Sherry, Port, Of various grades and
prices.
Cognac Brandy pale and dark, from very high
order to fair article
Scotch Whisky, Schendam Gin, of superior
quality.
Jamaica Rum, Monougahels Whisky, extra
fine
Caracoa, red and white, (Anisette of-Dussel-
dorf on the Rhine) Msraschino.
London Brown Stout
Edinburgh Scotch Ale
Champagne of Mumms end Meets 81 Chan.
dons Imperial, Hedsieck a. Co., Mumm's, and
Moet 81 Chandon's Verzensy and de Rougement.
Also sparkling ST. Pcray, pink and white.
With an assortment Of Havana Cigars.
Regalia III Cas, Regatta la Vanueva.
rs la ebay, Venezulano.
ViIlanueva, Bondres, Humos &c.
Also large assortment Of Rhine Wine, (some
sparkling) and French Wine, red and white, from
the highest price to fine Bordeaux table Wine.
Nov6
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+ oNGwoRTH,s Native wines and Bran.

n A dies. Il have just received, and keep con.
staaty on hand, Sparkling and Dry Catawba, the
Sweet Isabella Wines and Catawba Brandy.
These Wines are made from the pure juice OF the
grape, and pronounced to be the most wholesome
beverage in use u. JOST, Agent
Also, Importer and Dealer IN all kinds of Wines,
Liquors and Cigars, Isl Pennsylvania Avenue.
Jan. 30-2aw3m*
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nj FEW BOOks.-The Heiress of Haug hton,
IN or the Mothers Secret a novel, by the au-
thor Of Emily Wyndham," "Ravensclif," &c.
Price 37i cents.
WAIKNA, or Adventures on the Mosquito
Shore by Samuel A. Bard, with sixty illustrations.
Price 81 So.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Sculpture, and
Painting, by James Jackson Jarvis. Price 81 IS.
Just received
X. FARNHAM,
Corner Pennsylvania avenue and 18th street.
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PROSPECTUS OF DE BOWS RE
IL VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pri
marty to the southern and western States OF the
Union, including statistics OF foreign and domestic
industry and enterprise. Published monthly in
New Orleans, at S. per annum, in advance
B- A few complete sets of the work, thirt IN
Volumes bound handsomely, 900 to $50 pages,
are for sale at the Office, New Orleans, deliverable
in any Of the large cities towns. Sep 7-tf
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VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
AIDES ALPINE BOOTS.--Just re-
IL ceved superior lot Of Ladies' Black and
Brown Alpine Boots, together with large and
general assortment Of Ladies', Gents, Misses,
Boys, Youths, and Children's Boots and Shoes
for sale by GEO. BURNS,
$40 Pennsylvania avenue,
Adjoining Patierson's Drug Store.
Dec (News)
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A Weekly journal Published at wash
ington City.
yWyHE undersiQned propope IN commence

Weekly journal Published at wash
ington City.
rI,HE undersigned propose TO commence
about the first Of June next, in the City of
Washington, the publication Of weekly news
paper, 10 be called the SPECTATOR, designed for
general circulation among the people the United
States. Its columns will contain a full digest of
the news of the day. foreign and domestic; a
weekly review OF finance and the markets; a
synopsis Of the proceedings of Congress during
its session; tables of election returns the impor
tant political action Of State Legislatures, and of
party conventions; interesting miscellaneous and
scientific matter; articles on Agriculture, together
with original articles upon the leading topics OF
the day. Much valuable information relative to
the operations of the Executive Departments, to-
geiher with a weekly list OF new patents, will be
found in its columns. large portion Of its
space will be devoted TO light literature original
and selected Its location at the political centre
the Union, will afford opportunities always 10
procure the latest and most reliable information
on public affairs
II is the intention of the undersigned TO make
the SPECTATOR an acceptable visuer TO every
house in the Union, and Il will therefore not as
sumo on any occasion the position of partizan
paper, nor will II owe any allegiance TO men but
entertaining fixed and decided views on questions
of political economy, and upon our system OF gov
eminent, il will disseminate and promulgate them
as occasion may requre-always keeping carefully
view the interests OF the country growing out
OF foreign as well as domestic affairs.
The SPECTATOR will be printed in quarto form,
on good paper and new type; each number con
tanning eight pages Of matter, making one volume
! annually of 4l6 pages Each volume will be &C
companied by full and compile index 10 it's con-
tents, thus making II most valuable paper for
preservation and reference II will be published
every Saturday morning, at 81 per snnum, payable
always in advance. No paper will be continued
beyond the time for which il is paid.
| All subscriptions and communications on bust
ness should be addressed TO the undersigned al
Washington, d. G.
AUG. r. HARVEY ~ co.
! WASHINGTON CRY, April Is, 1855.
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THE HEALING or THE NATIONS. b

Charles Linton with an Introduction and
Appendix by ~ p. Tallmadge. Published by the
Society for the Diffusion Of Spiritual knowledge.
New York, large octave volume, price 81 30.
For sale at
TAYLOR Il MAURYS Bookstore.
May near 9th street
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"ENRY WEIRMNs ladies, misses, ana
III children's French shoes are sold by the un
dersigned, on 18th street, Just above Corcorsn @
RIGGS banking House, in his new building, with
the high marble steps, where he will receive la
dies orders, and keep constantly on hand every
variety of ladies', misses, and children's French
gsiter walking shoes white and black satin CATERS,
slippers, &c, made 10 order by n Weirman, OF
pbiIadelphia Of the best French gaiter materials,
and in the hnest Partisan styles. These CATERS
are entirely different from what are generally
known as q slop-shop shoes !" being all custom
wsrk, OF superior workmanship, and warranted to
give perfect satisfaction.
Ladies, who value beauty, comfort, and econ
omy. will consult their interest by giving me q
cali, and examine for themselves.
G. WEIRMAN,
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LAW PARTNERSHIP
nOBERT j. WALKER 81 LOUIS JANIN

III have formed co-partnership under the firm
of WALKER 81 JANrN," for the management and
argument of cases IN the Supreme Court of the
United States, and before the Court of Claims, at
Washington city.
Address: Washington, ID G.
May 10-3meod
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Metropolitan Raiiroad.-At meeting Of the
president and directors, on Tuesday, i was re-
solved 10 commence a portion of me work i'm
mediately.
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rAUTIER'S.-Just received a large as
VI sortment of Pate De Foies Gras, from Stras
burg. in small and large jars.
Ian 22-tf {. GAUTIER.
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Nilitary.-There will be general parade in
this city the seventeenth instant, 10 receive
the military visitors from New Hampshire, the
I" Amoskeag Veterans" and on the night of the
next day ball will be given in their honor, at
Carusis Saloon.
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Patents.--Among the patents issued during
the past week from the Patent office, are the fol-
lowing Mr. Daniel Campbell, Of Washington,
for improvement in military saddles. The War
Department has introduced them into our service,
highly approving OF their construction. Mr. John
A. Cole, also of this city, for improvement in
machines for saving out tapering blocks of mar.
BILE Dan Tucker, whose namesake has been so
often referred TO in connection with arrival be-
hind the time for his supper, has received pat
ent for gimlet.
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n rs NEW WOhh
" The Voyages and Adventures of Sir Amgas
Leigh, knight OF Burrough, in the county of De-
Won, in the reign Of her most glorious Majesty
Queen Elizabeth, rendered into modern English,
by Charles Kingsley, author Of" Hypotin," Alton
locke" &c.
A Treatise on Punctuation, designed for letter
writers, authors printers, and correctors of the
press, and for the use of schools and academies,
with an Appendix, containing Rules on the use OF
Capitals, List Of Abrevaions, Hints on the Pre-
paration of Copy and Proof Reading, Speci.
-mens Of Proof Sheets, &c, by John Wilson; price
81.
Hewilt's Boys Adventures in the Wilds of Aus
tralia.
An Essay on the Tides: Theory Of the Two
Forces, by Alexander Wilcox, M. ID.
Patent Office and Patent Laws, or guide TO
inventors, and book of reference for judges, law
yers, magistrates, and others, with Appendices,
by J. G. Moore, price 81 IS.
The Altar at Home, Prayers for the Family and
the Closet, by Clergymen in and Boston,
second edition.
! Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR az MAURYS BOOKSTORE
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MISS BROOK f , from Philadelphia, viii
Nl open her BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
for young Ladies, on Monday, September 10th,
1855, at No. l3s, Penn. Avenue, corner OF
Seven Buildings and 10Th street. Miss BROOKE
will be assisted by the most competent Profess
sors in every department.
A French lady, recently from Paris, is engaged
as a resident governess, and every means will be
used 10 accomplish her pupils in that language.
Drawing will be taught in various and elegant
styles.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
"My friend, Miss Brooke is a most estimable
lady, Of great intelligence, whose CIVILIZATIONS as
a teacher, and whose accomplishments in English
literature, entitle her TO high consideration.
ALONZO POTTER"
Miss Brooke is well known 10 me as a lady
who is entirely capable Of conducting successfully
the education OF young ladies' and in every way
worthy OF the patronage OF parents.
A. DALLAS BACHE."
REFERENCES:
The Right Rev. ALONZO POTTER, ID. D.,
LII. D.,
Professor A. DALLAS BACHE, Supt. Coast
Survey.
soian Institution.
Gen. JOHN MASON, Washington, D. c.
WILLIAM w. CORCORAN, ESQ.
JOHN s. MEEHAN, Esq, Librarian TO Con-
gress.
Hon. JAMES CAMPBELL, p. M. General
Hon. ELLIS LEWIS, Chief Justice OF the 8.
Court, Pa.
Hon. G. w. WOODWARD, Associate Judge
Of the s. Court Of Penna.
Hon. GEORGE VAIL M. c., N. Jersey.
Lieut.. M. F. MAURY, Ii. d., U. s. 0bserva-
tory.
Circulars stating the terms to be had at the
principal Book Stores, or OF Miss Brooke, No
l3S Pa Avenue.
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LANGUAGEs.-D. e. Grou

N ODEKN LANUUAVsES.-DsE He UrOuX,
lyl a native of France, teacner of Modern Lam
guages, especially French, Spanish, and German
TRANSACTIONS made with correctness and punctu-
atty. Professor of Numesmatics, for the classif-
cation and explanation of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
AMI 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms 10 rent at that place.
Sen oI-dff
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WINES, LIQUORS, sEGARs,

FINE CERES.
General Com mfssion and Forwarding
Merchant,
No. Ala Penn. Avenue, two doors below u. s.
Hotel,
WASHINGTON CITY, d. @.
III b. Country Merchants requested 10
give me call before purchasing elsewhere.
III Also, Agent for the FARMERS AND MECHANICS
FIRE and MARINE, and LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF Philadelphia, for the ports and towns of Alex.
andria, Va, and Georgetown, ID. G.
Oct 20--1y
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GREAT ATTRACTION.

DREMIUM DAGUERREOTYPES taken at
j STEWARDS Gallery, Pennsylvania ave
nue., over Calls Jewelry Store.
Picturesin best quality of cases from so cents
and upwards.
We invite the public TO call and Judge for then
selves March l7-dlmo
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AND WARRANT AND BANKING
IL House Of ]. M. Clarke 81 Cove are al.
ways paying above New York market prices for
warrants sent us by mail, and return sight drafts
the same day they are received.
Address J. M. CLARKE 81 CO..
Washington City, ID. G.
Sent 20-Im
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EuERErr HOusE.

North Side OF Union Square, New York.
THIS establishment, erected On the most
prominent and delightful Park New York
affords, is approaching finish, and, when com
pleted, will combine all that skill can devise and
money supply TO render il the most desirable hotel
yet constructed.
The proprietors Of this establishment respect
fully announce that the house will be open on the
first OF October next for the accommodation of the
public.
Applications will now be received from parties
wishing TO make arrangements for the winter
months.
The public patronage is respectfully soliciledl
CLAPP IL JOSLIN.
HAwLEY ID. CLAPP,
A. G. JosLN. Sept 20-g.
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BY RAILROAD DIRECT
TO
IT H Il :" II - It.
kN3

Time between w ashingto and Wheeling
but ~ Ia hOursI
Rmnntag time beUeea Washington and Cinein
natl 81 houysu
Through Tickets and Baggage Checks 10 be had
in Washington!
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A TEACHER WANTED as Governess
IA in private family one that is competent TO
teach all The branches OF English, French and
music. Address p. M. Fauquier, White Sulphur
Springs, Virginia.
Oct 27-tf MAT. INTEL
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2otal anO Dsrsunal.
Modern pngrims-showing the improve

Modern Piigrims-showing the improve
nenls in travel, and the newest methods OF reach
ing the Celestial City
This is the title of work, IN two volumes, re
Gently published by Phillips and Company, Bos-
ton, and j. G. Derby, New York The writer is
George Wood, esq, gentleman OF more than or
binary lilerary attainmenls, and the author OF
" Peter Schemil in America" The language
throughout flows easily and gently, and while il
is chase and impressive, is not ntermixed with
the evidence of pedantry, which characierizes too
many of the letterpress carnations OF the day.
The book too, is calculated 10 elevate rather than
depress The moral sentiment--a feature of the
highest Importance 10 individuals as well as 10
communites-notwilhsta the quiet satire
which is here and there dscernable The jour
ney such the gentleman describes is TOO i'm
ponanl TO be overlooked--from Babylon the Less
TO The crossing Of he Jordan, 10 the desired rest
in the Celestial City. The lesson inculcated is,
the unsubslana things of life, and of that Salty
ing Of the soul which alone can be attained in the
house mol made with hands, eternal in the
heavens
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4 UTOBIOGRAPHY OF A JOURNEY
"a man Printer.-The Workingman's Way in
the World, being the Autobiography ola Journey
man Printer.
Classic and Historic Patriots, by James Bruce.
lust published and for sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS
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COALl COALi
THE undersigned is prepared to deliver
IL White and Red Ash COAL Of the best qua
lty, ut SO so per ton (2240 lbsl
III. G, NARROWER,
Sd street, I'd door south OF Pa. avenue
July 24--tf
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u ted to Industry, Science, and Mechanics.
Published weekly at l2S Fulton street, N. Y, (Sun
BuildingsD by Mum u Co.
Terms: 81 year; 81 in advance, and the ret
nainder in six months.
CTRAW HATS.-We have now opened
- cur Spring supply of Straw Goods, and are
prepared to show full assortment All our
goods being bought for cash, we prepared to
sell at the lowest prices. STEVENS'S
May 3-3tif Sales Room, Browns Hotel.
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DIOR SALE OR LEASE, Lot III, Square
I 256, fronting on Pennsylvania avenue, the
site on which the Apollo Hall formerly stood.
The lot has front of 46 feet inches by an aver
age depth of about IS feet
The terms of sale will be: One fourth in cash
the balance in one, two, and three years, with
interest," satisfactorily secured it will be leased
for term from one year up to twenty.
There is no use in recapiiulating the command
ing appearance Of the locality of the above lot as
il is generally conceded TO be one of the best lots
now vacant on Pennsylvania avenue.
Inquire of VIM. MORROW, 1884 street, or at E.
G. DYERs.
Nov S-eo.tif
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II ONGFELLOW,S NEW POEM. The
IL Song of Hiawalha, by Henry Wadworth
Longfellow. Price ST..
Curious Stories about Fairies and other Funny
People Price rs cents.
Just published and for sale al
TAYLOR 81 MADRY'S Bookstore,
Nov 15-- near 9th street.
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Corner PennsyIyania avenue and llth street
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NEW GROCERY, WINE AND LIQUOR
STORE

No. III Chestnut ST., Philadelphia