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Washington sentinel., 1854-04-02
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rUyHE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT

TyHE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
i of Pianos in this city can be found at our
Music Depot consisting Of Hallet, Davis d Co. s
superior Holian Pianos, which for beauty of tone
are considered by all who have heard them to be
unequalled.
Bacon & Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Gravesbeen & Co.'s Pianos, one of which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano at the Crystal
Palace, is the admiration of all who have seen and
heard il.
Schumacher & Co.'s new Unchord Pianos:
which for durability, keeping in tune, and cheap
ness stand unrivalled. The success which has
attended their introduction here is the best guar
anty thereof
Rosenkrantz's world renowned German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness oftone and
dclicacy OF touch.
We are daily expecting additional supply OF
the popular Unichord Pianos; also, per packet OF
Saturday from Boston, one of L. Gilberts beautiful
Boudoir or Piccolo Pianos.
This enables persons desrous of purchasing, TO
select instruments from the most varied assort-
ment Of Pianos ever offered for sale in this city, at
manufacturers prices, with warranty for each
Piano if desired.
Also several secondhand Pianos, including one
of Jonas Chickering, which will be sold on the
most reasonable terms.
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment for
new ones. st
The most complete assortment Of Music and
Musical Instruments constantly on hand.
HILBUS & HITZ, Penn. avenue
Jan 22-tf A (m)
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n nEVENUE DIGEST AND CUSTOM

n EVENUE DIGEST AND CUSTOM
N House Guide; by Spencer Wallace Cone.
Published, and for sale by
COLLINS, BOVINE d co,
Eleventh street, two doors north of Pa. av.,
Branch of Stationer's Hall, 174 and 176 Pearl
street, New York.
From the Washington Union, Nov. 30
The above contains all the information neces-
sary to enable the merchant shipmaster TO
transact any branch of custom-house business
with ease and despatch, alphabetical tariff, the
manner ofpassing entries, current forms of oaihs,
permits, bonds, entries, &c. &c. II has evidently
been prepared with a great deal of care, and will
be found very useful 10 the officers OF the revenue
and customhouse throughout the country, as well
as the merchant and shipmaster.
From the Washington Sentinel Feb4.
We are indebted to Collins, Bovine & Co. for a
copy of Cones Revenue Digest and Custom
House Guide" containing rules and routine OF
business in entering and clearing the man
ner Of passing import, export, and transport en-
tries, the forms of business in the different de-
partments of customs, a detailed account of the
collectors, naval officers, surveyors, and store
keepers Offices, and correct forms OF entries,
oaths orders, bonds, permits, &c.
This Digest is admirably adapted to the wants
of tbe mercantile public, and it is said to be the
best book of the sort ever offered to the public.
Feb 19--iw n.
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EDwARD LYCETT, scn.. Book Binder

TNDWARD LYCETT, sen., Book-Binder
IL Potomac Hall, corner of Eleventh street and
Maryland avenue, over Clarke's Drug store, wash
mgton, d. G.
Every style of book-binding executed, either in
velvet, Turkey Morocco, Russia, or fancy coiors,
calf
Periodicals and Music neatly half bound.
MFR. LYcErr respectfully suggests TO his friends
that while much has been done to transmit family
records little care has been taken to preserve pa
rental lkenesses. He takos this method 10 inform
his friends and those dcsrous OF perpetusting per-
sonal rcmembrances, that dagucrreotypc ike
ncsses can be naid on the inside covers of fami-
Iy bibles, prescntation-books, kcepsakes speci-
men. of which can be seen at his bindery, or he
can be addressed by letter, which will be promptly
attended 10. t,.s. II .s4t ers
Mar l2-meod {m)
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~. RROM MING. Merchant Tailor

II w. BROW MING, Merchant Tailor,
under the United States Hotel, having en-.
larged and improved his store would now respect
fully call the attention Of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington, TO his wcl-selectcd stock Of
French aud English cloths, cassmercs, and vest
ings, Of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market.
Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase OF goods from the best importing houses
in the United States, with such advantages as will
enable him 10 offer them 10 the public on such
terms as win give entire satisfaction 10 the pur-
chasers, and, in view Of increasing his business,
he has purchased an unusual large stock of goods,
such rs will defy competition for their beauty,
style, and cheapness.
All he asks is a call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by 80 doing A suit OF othes
can be made cup in the most eIegan, style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-made Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment OF ready
made clothing, Of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoafs in
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which will be sold AT much less
price than work made 10 order
N. B.. Sole agent for SCOTS report OF Fashions
Oct. l5--6m. lm)
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-02

TAKE MOTTO CE.-Housekeepers and
others are reminded that the following list of
articles are of the very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscriber on as low terms
as any other house in the city. A large assort-
ment and supply always on hand:
Oils Of all kinds. Queensware,
Paints, Brushes,
Camphine, Clocks,
Varnish Lamps,
Turpentine, Chandeliers,
Window Glass, Girondoles,
China, Vases.
Earthenware, Britannia ware,
Glass, &c., &c, dc.
Goods sent to any part of the city free Of
charge. Country dealers will do well to call.
Q. S. WHITT,.ESEY,
nh street .
Opposite Selden Il Witherss Bank.
Mar l6 (Siar)
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A GENCY AT wAsHINGToN.--To

A GENCY At WAsHINGTON ITO
IA Claimantss--FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tinnes 10 undertake. the agency Of claims before
Congress and other branches of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
varions public oihccs. lie viii attend TO pre-
emptlon and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents Tor the public lands, and procuring scrip
Tor Virginia bounty land warrants and the con6r-
nation by Congress Of grants and claims 10 lands,
claims for property lost In taken for the service
of the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while IN the possession Of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
ha.pay pensions; claims fOr revolutionary ser.
vices, whether for commutation, halfpay, or
bounty lands; Also claims for extra and back pay,
&C. OF soldiers, sailors and marines; az well those
against the State OF vrgsnia as the United States
sn claims growing out of contracts with the gov
ernment, Cor damages sustained in consequence sf
the action or conduct OF the government; and, in
deed any hnsiaess before Congressorthc public OF
fces which may rcqnrethe AID of an agent atior-
n.y. His charges viii he moderate, aud depend
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
ofthe service.
Mr.. n A. Dickin. IL known 10 mos, ofthose who
have hem in Congress withia the last fsw years,
or who have occupied any pubic attention a,
Washington.
His oilce is on Fiaeenth street, opposite 70 the
Treasury Department, and nsxt door 70 the Bank
cf the Metropolis.
An letters must be postpaid.
sep 2s--lyd (ml
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MlistflIaae0as.
NE PLUS ULTRA HAVANA CIGAR STORE,

NE PLUS ULTRA HAVANA CIGAR STORE,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
Under TIE National Hotel, Penn. AUsnne.
YTHE SUBSCRIBERS HAS JUST RE-
ceived, direct from Havana, the following
choice brands of Cigars, which he can, with con-
fdence, recommend 10 all epicures as being of the
most delicious flavor:
Londres, Cabanas Qondres,) Panetelas,
Rio Hundo, Cabanas, Victoria,
La India, Trabucos, FL Delaite.
Consuelo, Consolation, @.
Among his stock of Chewing Tobacco, the un-
dermentioned favoriie brands will be found:
Virginius, Pride Of Virginia, FL Dorado,
Diadem, Goodwin's Patent, Koh-I-Noor.
The Kohl Moor tobacco is put up in small neat
boxes, at S5 each, or 371 cents plug, and is ac-
knowledged to be the most palatable tobacco yer
chewed. H
Turkish pipes, smoking tobacco of superior
quality, canes, umbrellas, razors, shaving soap,
eau de Cologne, with variety OF miscellaneous
G.. s. McELFRESH,
Under the National Hotel.
Nov lT-3md (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-02
OAzETEER OF the UNIrED

~ otatess-A new ana complete Gaxeiecr of
the United STATES, giving fuli and comprchcn.
sive view OF the present couditiou, industry, and
resources of the American Confedcrscy. esnbrae-
ing also important typographical and historical ,n
formation, from recent and original resources 10.
gethcr with the results OF the census Of 1864. and
population and statistics in many eases 10 iS53,
by Thomas Baldwin and ]. Thomas, ID. d.
N. Bl-This work contains at least ten thousand
names Of places not found In any other book ol
the kind, and presents large amount of new and
valuable matter unattainable IN any other source
This new matter IL all OF q recent character, sad
In many instances embraces statistics and popals.
This gives il inesiimsbIe value over every Other
work Of the kind in existence. Just received and
for sale st n. FARNHAMS
Corner Of iith street and Pennsylvania svsaus
Jan Nd
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salisfeIIant0ns.
HE UNDERsrGNED Is AGENT FOR

FINhE UNDEhShG ~ Eli ~ AoGNA ron
renting, collecting rents, selling and purchas-
ing lots or other property. Non-residents and
those who may choose to employ him wall find i
greatly 10 their advantage TO do so, ne having had
some twenty years. experience in building houses
in Washington, and being thoroughly acquainted
with all the mechanical branches thereof, which
will enable him TO keep property in order at a
much cheaper rate than most men, besides returns n,
will be prompt and perfect responsibility for all
moneys entrusted to him. Not wishing 10 trouble
the public with a long list of references, shall
simply content myself by rendering the names OF
those whom / daily serve in this capacity, and
whose names are follows.
Thomas Baker. esq
Stephen p. Franklin, esq,
n Thomas BIagden, esq,
Capt. Vim. A. 7. Maddox, u 8. NJ,
John W. Maury, Mayor Of Washington.
Office ON II street, between Sih and 9th streets,
north of the aten Office.
smEa rdaa JAMES TOWLES
N.B | still continue TO measure carpenters
and builders work. Mar 4--eot
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HEIDsIECK 6 co. CHAM

TENUINE HEIDSIECk & co. CHAM
M pagne.--The subscribers having been ap-
pointed by Messrs. Heldsieck d Co. TO succeed
Mr.. Charles >Engler, heretofore sole agent in the
in the United States for the sale of their Wines
who this day retires from business, respectfully
call the attention of the public 10 the subjoincc
card.
The Messrs. Heidsieck SJ Co., as set forth there
in Justly claim to be alone enabled TO send to thi.
country the genuine Heidsieck & Co. Champagne
under the same name and style as originally intro
duced into this market, now nearly thirty years
ago. they being sole propretors of all the identical
vineyards, cellars, &c., which the founders and
originators of this celebrated brand had owned
Such being the fact, we need not dwell upon the
superior quality Of their Vines the reputation Of
the same among the American public being already
ideatifed with unsurpassed excellence.
We beg particularly TO notice that their brand
still bears the same name of Hcdsieck q Co., ia
full, by which it first became SO favoraby known.
being thereby easily distinguished fron other simi,
lar marks which have since appeared.
New YORK, January ], laJL.
CRAE1ER S ABEGG,
Successor to Charles Engler,
and sole importers in the United States.
STANISLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent for
Washington and Georgetown, d. G., and Alex
andria, Va.
CARD.-Upon the dissolution of the old
firm, Hcidsieck IL Co., in 1884, the senior partner
who had the sole charge of its liquidation, con
tinued the business, retaining exclusive possession
Of the vineyards, vaults, &C., which the origina
partnership had enjoyed.
Our new firm are his immediate succaRsors and
sole proprieors of this weknown brann
In order to distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar to our own, which have ap-
peared and may hereafter appear in this market
the name of our firm in full will be found on the
labels and around the corks.
RHEIMS, March S, 1S46.
Feb S-d2m HElDSlECK d co.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-02

CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
y ScHooL~-The subscriber has removed his
school TO College Hill, where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
AS the Preparatory Department Of the Colum-
ban College, it will continue TO preserve the char
acter Of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of thorough English, Classi-
cal and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th Of September, and
close on the last of June.
Terms: $12 SO per quarter, payable in advance
AT small additional charge, the students will
be permitted to attend the Lectures delivered IN
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also to receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor IN that de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, underline
special care and supcrintendence of the Principal.
The necessary expenses of a full boarding student
will be about $50 per academic year, and Of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50. fs
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal
Refers to the Faculty of the Columbian College; |;
Col J. L. Edwards, Col Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton, Esq; l.. d. Gale, M. D., of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Office; and Pro-
fessor G. G. Jcwet, of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sen uS1-tf ss.r t
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NEW SPRING GOODs.-P. II. Brow

NEW SPRING GOODS.-P. ii. Browning,
IN under the United States Hotel, returns his
thanks TO Senators and members of the House OF
Representatives for the liberal patronage bestowed
upon him the past winter, and respectfully socits
their attention, as well as citizens and strangers
generally, 10 his large, superior, and fashionable
assortment OF Spring Goods, Cloths, Cassimercs,
and Vesiings, in great varieties. have not in any
previous season been so well prepared TO offer to
the closest buyers such inducements TO call and
examine my sock; feeling satisfied that the extent
and variety Of stock, with such low prices, will
compare with any other establishment here or
elsewhere. All garments Gu, and made in tho
most approved style.
N. B Sole agent for Scott's Report Of Fashions
for the District.
Ready made Clothing OF superior quality, OF
my swn make, which will be sold on the most
reasonable terms.
Mar S-if
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TO CONTRACTORS.

0FFIcK OF COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS,
February 81, 1854.
PROPOSALS. will be received in this Office
I until Saturday, the 22d of April next, at 3
o'clock, p. ms for grading and gravelling SO much
OF Maryland avenue, between Seventh street and
the Potomac bridge, as is not now graded and
gravelled, as may be directed by the Commission
or Of Public Buildings.
The work is 10 be OF the best character, and TO
be done to this acceptance of the Commissioner,
or such person as he may appoint TO inspect il |;
and all that is 10 be done, must be done by the
LIST day Of October next.
The gravcing must he at least twelve inches
I'm depth at the centre OF the street, tapering of
gradually TO six inches in depth AT the sides. Se
curi,y will be required for The faithful perform
ancc Of the work. Any surplus earth from the
grading must be deposited AT such place within a
reasonable distance, as the Commissioner shall
designate. /,
Proposers will state the price per cubic yard
for the grading and per superficial yard for the
gravelling, including gravel and all materials.
B. B. FRENCH,
Commissioner Of Public Buildings.
r.t al VI { 4
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GSnfatinnaI.
NEEDICAL HAMP-

MEDICAL DEP HAMP-
IyI den Sydney College, Richmond, Va.-The
sixteenth annual course of lectures will COM
mence on Monday; the 10th day Of October, 1893,
and continue until the lst OF the ensuing Marcn.
The commencement for conferring degrees will
be held about the middle Of March.
r. L. Bohannan, M, D., Prot. Of Obstetrics and
Diseases of Women and Children.
L. W. Chamberlayne, M. d., Prof OF Materia
Medica and Therapeutics.
Martin p Scott, M. d., Lecturer on Chemistry
and Pharmacy.
Chas. Bell Gibson, M. D., Prof of Surgery an
Surgical Anatomy.
Garter p. Johnson, M D., Prof of Anatomy and
Physiology
David Ii. Tucker, M. D., Prof. of Theory and
Practice of Medicine
Arthur E. Petieolas, M. D., Demonstrators OF
Anatomy. ssa
The study of practical anatomy may be prose-
cuted with the most ample facilities, and at very
trifing expense.
Clinical lectures are regularly given at the col
lege infrmary and Richmond almshorsc. : Tbs i'm
frnary under the same roof with the college, and
subject to the entire control of the faculty. is at all
times well filed with medical and surgical cases,
and furnishes peculiar facilities for clinical In
struction. Many surgical operations are perform
ed in presence Of the class and the students, be-
ing freely admitted to the wards, enjoy, under
the guidance Of the professors, unusual opPortu-
mites for becoming familiar with the symptoms,
diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
ExpENsEs-M Matricuaton fee, S.. Professors
fees, $780, Demonstrators fee, So Graduation
fee, $25.
N9- The price of board, including fuel, lights,
and servants, attendance, is usually SO $34 per
week DAVID H. TUCKER, M. D.,
Sep 29-tf Dean of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-02

~ ENERAL AGENCY.-The Subscriber
N pays special attention TO the prosecution Of
claims before Congress or the Departments; col
lects debts. Also, buys and sells real estate; ne
gotiates loans, having facilities by which he can
generally negotiate loans on small sums on good
paper, at short date.
& JAMES ]. MILLER,
5 Over Selden, Withers Il Co.'s Bank
Jan Is eodlm
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-02

UNIVERSITY OFVIRGINIA.--Thc next
u session of this institution will open the lst OF
October, and close the 29th Of June following
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: /, ancient languages; 2, modern languages;
3, mathematics; A. natural philosophy mineralogy,
and geology; S, chemistry; s, medicine; 7, com
parative anatomy, physiology, and surgery; 8 mo-
raj philosophy, rhetoric, and bellies lettres, and po
litical economy 2, law. Also a lcctureship OF
special anatomy and materia medica, and de-
monstratorshp Of anatomy. The schools Of an
cient languages, modern languages, and mathe-
natics have each an assistant instructor; and IN
the school of law there is an adjunct professor.
The expenses, (not including clothing, books, or
rocket money! are as follows:
Tuition fee say three schools, at $25 each.S S75 90
Boarding, including diet, room-furniture,
and attendance of servant, payable in
three instalments in advance ........ l20 90
Room rent, two occupying room, So
each w
(Renls without the precints, something
more) &
Matricuation fee, sl5 contingent depo-
. sit, $lU ..... ............... 20 w
Washing, say $40; fuel and light, say $40 80 90
$25S 90
Students Of medicine are charged with fodf
tickets, at S25 each, and dssecting fee of S.
The fee in the immediate class Of law is 500; in
senior class, $75.
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep 21-tf Chairman of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-02
DATENT SCIENTIFIC GOLD PENS,

zig embracing all The properties contained IN the
finest quill in addition TO which the durability of
the metals are combined and fully associated and
developed.
"Rapps inimitable Gold Pens should be known
in every corner of the United States where books
are kept or letters are written. They far
superior to any or TO all other Gold Pens that we
cannot even make comparison with others. This
is strong praise, but il is true, and we are snthu-
c.n--C Craham's Maga.fne
For sale al the Bookstore of r. FARNHAM,
who is the sole agent for this city, corner of 1lth
street and Pennsylvania avenue. Mar IL
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-02
TOR THE SPRING TRADE.-stevens

1HOR THE SPRING TRADE.-Stevens
JIG Browns Hotel, has just returned from New
York with full and complete assortment of ee-
CANT and seasonabe goods, just imported and OF
the newest and most elegant styles Our assort-
men, Of Undershrts and Drawers, Gloves, Fancy
and Black Cravats, Napoleon and other Ties, Sus-
penders, Hosiery, Canes, Umbrellas, Perfumery,
Linen Cambria Handkerchefs, &c, is unusually
large and well assorted in sizes and qualities. The
system of buying goods for cash only, adopted by
us will insure TO our customers the certainty OF
making their purchases from us at the lowest
prices. STEVENS'S
Mart Sales Room, Browns Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-02
WTATCmEsi WATCMEsi-J. y. savage,

wv No. W Fulion street, New York, has an ex-
tensiye assortment Of ine Watches, consisting OF
T. r. Coopers Duplex, M. j. Tobias & Co.'S, X.
a q. Becsley's, Joseph Johnson 23 Church street,
Liverpool, &c, &C., varying in price from SIS or
$780, Gold I.epincs, four holes jeweled, S25 4;
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels, $50; superior
full Jewellcd English Gold Levers from $50 TO $50.
The whole OF the above watches are carefully Sc
lecicd by myself, and being put up under my own
Inspection, can warrant perfect iime-keepers.
Gold Pens, Of my own MAKE, of superior work
manship, warranted 10 retain their points, for So,
50 aud 81. Pens without cases, IS cents, 81 so,
81 aud So Sent to all parts of the country free OF
postage. Old pens re-pointed and made equal to
new for so cents. Dec l7>-lv
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-02

MODERN LANCC AGEs.--D. r.. Croux
lyl native Of France, teacher Of Modern Ian
suages, especially French. Spanish, and German
TransIations made with correctness and punctn.
ality. Professor Of Nnmcsmatics, for the cassi6.
cation and explanation Of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9Th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms to rent At that place.
Sep 2l--Au
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-02

THIRST WARD SHOE STORE.-The
undersigned respectfully informs the citizens
Of the ward, and the public generally that in addi-
ton 10 his already large stock OF Shoes, he has
Just received beautiful assortment of Gentle
mans Congress Caters, made by one Of the first
manufacturers IN The city of New York; and also
the handsomest assortment of Ladies' black Cal
ters at 25 per pair, that has ever been offered
for sale in this city. Ladies and gentleman will
please call and Judge for themselves.
HENRY L. CROSS Buildings.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-02
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. That j

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That 1
In have lost Land Warrant Certificate tor
100 acres, No. rs, ,22a, IN favor of Ner ID. Smith,
Lloyd b. Smith, Lewis Clark Smith, Benjamin
Yost Smith and RosaR a Frantz, collateral heirs
of Hiram nj. Smith, aeceased, of company H, eth
United States InfaEtry (Mexican war )and which
said certificate was a signed to the undersigned.
This certificate wnsr allied by Johnston, Brothers
IL Co., of Baltimore, q the 18th October 1853 di-
rected TO William p. Williams, esq- Washington,
ID. c., and was never received tits my intention
to apply for duplicate of this warrant to the COM
missioner of pensions.
NERI p. SMITH,
Cumberland, Maryland.
y,nuarv oA,h 1884 Jan2s--tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-02
VlAKE NOTICE.-The subscriber has now

VNAKE NOTICE.-The subscriber has now
IL on hand very good assortment of Fine Gold
Watches; rich and fashionable jewelry; pure
Silver Ware, &c., &c., that he is anxious TO dis
pose of before his New Stool, arrives, and will
therefore offer great Inducements lin the way of
Low Prices) to those who are in want of such
goods. He will therefore sell all kinds Of fine
goods at from 10 10 25 per cent. below the usual
prices asked elsewhere in this section Of the
country He solicits an early call at his store on
Penn avenue, between Al and 9th streets. Sign
ofthe Large Spread Eagle. ii. 0. HOOD.
Mar ii