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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-10-04
BIGLER'S ADDRESS.

We hope our readers will not fail to read
our article in another column. in reference to
the recent appeal issued by Gov. Bigler.-
We were compelled to write it hastily and inn
perfectly, nor could we occupy sufficient space,
to treat the address as its length demanded.
1t nevertheless cantains some points, which
will afford matter for reflection.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-10-04

RENEMBER.-That Gov. Bigler is in favor of
the Repeal of the Missouri Compromise, and
that his election will be hailed as Nebraska
Victory,-as an endorsement by Pennsylvania
of this ssinfamous Bill,' which has been de-
nounced bv every true friend of Freedom,
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LOOK OUT FOR 1T.

We understand the Locofoco lenders here
arc getting up what purports to be an exposi
| tion of the ''Know- n othings,'' with a list OF
the names of those persons in this town and
vicinity, whom they believe to belong to them
Remember that it is on the eYeof the election
and that it viii, perhaps, be impossible to con-
tradict what they may say. We believe .sKnow-
Nothingisn" to be Locofoco gull-trap, and
one of the means by which they make it cffec-
tive is by representing its members TO consist
of Wings. Remember that the Wing party
have no alliance with sKnow-N Nothineism,,
whether ii be good, bad, or Indifferent, and that
our candidates stand upon the good old plat
form, on which we fought under HARR1soy. a
TAYLOR and ScorT. We are the advocates
now as ever, of the restriction OF slavery
within its present limits, of the Sale Of the
public works, of Retrenchment and Reform
In all tho departments of the Government, and
OF the Common School System in its present
form, without alteration or addition. If these
are the principles Of the Catholics and foreign
born citizens they can vote for our candidates
If they are the principles of the Known 9th
ing, they can vote for them. But they are the
principles of the great AMERICAN WHIG
PART4, and no who has ever enlisted
under its banner will refuse TO sustain them.
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The FoTE IN IS5I-Bigier was then elected
by a majority of 8, ,465 over William +. john
ston. The vote throughout the State was as
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OF fICIAL
Fk,asu.Y pr,,x,rp,. Tan !, ,ss.

TksAsuRY DEPARTMENT, Jan. I, 1854.
Notice Is hereby given to the holders Of the fellow.
ing described stocks of the United States that this
department is prepared to purchase at any time be-
tween the date hereof and the first Of June next,
portions Of those stocks, amounting in the aggregate
TO seven millions dollars in the manner and the
terms hereinafter mentioned, 70 wit:
In case Of any contingent competition, within the
amount stated preference viii be given In order OF
time in which the said stocks Of either kind may be
offered The certificates duly assigned to the United
States, must be transmitted to this department:
upon the receipt Whereof price will be paid COM
pounded Of the following particulars:
LIST. The par value or amount specified In each
certificate.
ID. A premium on the stock of the losn author.
lied by the act of July, 1876, redeemsbe November
II 1906 OF SIX per cents on the stock of the loan su
thori1ed by the act Of lsl2, Reasonable Slst Decem
ber 1867 OF fifteen and ahalf per cent the stock
of the loans authorized by the acts of lSi7 and lss
and redeemable, the former on the Slst December,
1857 and the latter the S0th June 1852 of TWEEN
ty-one Per cent; and on the stock Of the loan an.
horized by the act OF 1850, and redeemsble on the
2Ist of December, 1864 Commonly called the Texan
indemnify ten per cent
Sd Interest the par Of each certificate from the
LIST Of Jany, 1854 to the date Of receipt and settle
meut at the treasury, with the allowance flor the
money to reach the ewner) Of enc days interest In
addition.
Payment for sal. stocks win be made in drafts OF
the Treasurer of the United States the assistant
treasurer at Boston, New York, or Philadephia, az
the parties may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE,
Jan 3-dt1sJune Secretary of the Treasury.
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ORNAMENTAL IRON WAREHOUSE.
IH

JAY ASoN IL II LII.
'HlS large and spacious store has lately been ft.
from his former stand, between 18th anu 10th IT Get
and who is introducing many articles which
tirely now here Great pleasure will be taken in
having his stock examined by the public.
The following comprise in part his Catalogue:
Perrhyn Marble Ma ntels, durable and more boau
iful than the marble and less than halt of the
price.
Iron Mantela these also are we'll worthy of atpen-
ton
Parlor and CrAmb'r Crates Of every variety Of
style and finish
Encanstic Tile, Tor hall floors and vestbules
Painted Wire Window Shades and Signs
Iron Fireproof Safes, from the celebrated manu-
factory Of Edwards 4 Fernald
School Furniture and Office Desks
Queens Patent Portable FORCES
Fairbrnks Scales and Balances
Two-wheel Gigs or Chaises and Harnesses
IRON DEDsTEADS AND FURNITURE.
Iron Bedsteads of every variety
Spring Mattresses
Clothes Dryers
Hat and Umbrella Stands
Settees and Hall Chairs
Pier Slabs and Gilt Brackets
BronZed Andirons and Tenders
Fire Set and Blower Stands
Marble Top Tables and Stands.
FoSt Scrap0rs and Wash Stands.
ALSO, Otis Patent Lightning Rods, these are supe.
rior to any thing yet intro iuced.
IRON FENCES AND Ratings.
For Cemetery Enclosures, CITY Lots Balconies, We.
randahs, &c. or these there is an endless variety,
being Of Wrought, Cast Iron and Wire
All orders will be promptly executed and dimen.
siOns taken when required.
Patterns Of the Fences may be seen at the Store,
and selections made.
p Wire Fences for Farming purposes Wisks,shams
Jackson Hall, Pa. ave. bet. Sd and AZ sts.
feb 2-tf
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STEAM LAUNDRY

Qua establishes ent, being nov in complete order,
WIN the % ,st improved machinery, part OF
which we impnrt~ from Europe. at u heavy expense
We are now prsps 'ed 70 take and deliver clothes at
the door OF our customers In style that viii not fail
TO please. Our establishment being superintended
by ladies who have . thorough knowledge Of the
business We iest and deliver the clothes in the
most besutful oreer, With promptness and dispatch
to all parts of the District and without injury to the
most delicate fabric. There being chemical prep
arstions used, and little fiction on the clothes,
We can safely say, with the assurance of our Gus
toners, that this iaode prominently better and far
more economical than by the old process- When the
urgency Of the requires it, the clothes can be
collected and delivered in satisfactory order in few
hours notce-sll that We ask is q trisl.
~ Clothes collected snd delivered nee Of car
rage.
Until We can procure q suitable Office, in q central
part of the city, all communications left At the fol-
lowing places: J. 7. Berkleys Dyeing establishment
South side of Pa avenue, between 9Th and 10th ST
Il. NJ. P. Kings Grocery, cor. Vermont avenue and 4
street. or addressed TO US through the City Post
Office, win be promptly attended to.
decl7-eoSm. KING HICKS.
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TO CONTRACTORS.
IL

OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF PURLi5 BUILDINGS, !
February 81, 1854.
DROPOSALS will be received in this Office until
l. Saturday, the 22d ef April next, at 5 O'Clock
p. m, for grading and crawling 60 much of Mary.
land avenue, between Seventh street and Potomac
bridge as Is not now graded and grayelled, as may
be directed by the Commissioner of Public Builo
ings.
The work is to be Of the best character and to be
done to the acceptance Of the Commissioners or such
person as he may appoint to inspect it, and all that
!. to be done mu be done by the first day of Octo
Der next -+.a
The graveiing must be at least twelve inches in
depth at the entire of the street. tspering off grsdu
ally to six inches in depth at the siles.
Security will be required for the faithful per.
formance of the work.
Any surplus earth from the grading must be de.
posted at such place, Wthin 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 gravel
ing, including gravel and all materials.
B. B. FRENCH,
Commissioner of Public Buildings
feb 22-dh
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NAVY AGENTS OEFICH
Eashinoton. n e. March IL 1Ss

Washington, D. c., March IL, 1854.
The Registered claims for extra pay for service in
the Pacific granted 10y the acts of 1852 aId 1855,
having Teen nearly disposed Of those hereafter pre-
scented which made up in accordance with the
requirements Of the Treasury Department will be
paid subject only to the delay that is required to
verify the personal description of the claimant by
the records at the rendezvous where he enlisted
This precauion il made necessary by reason of the
inci easing number Of spurious claims and it will
b. enforced even in the of the personal appca
ton of the claimant at this efice
Printed regulations, prescribing the forms of
making applications for extra pay, will be furnished
toclaimants who may request them.
March lS-3t A G. ALLEN, Fayy Agent
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Y We copy from the Tampa Flor
Herald the following ingenious contri-
vance for driving away rats: A friend
has just informed us of plan he adopted
TO get rid of rats. His premises swarmed
with them. He took small fish hook,
attached to fine wire, and suspended on
1t piece Of cheese, letting it hang about
foot from the ground. One of the rats
Ieaped at 1T and was hooked, and set up
such horrible squeal, noise and rattle,
that the rest all fOrseok him and fled
Not rat enained on the premises
1.-The origin of coats of arms is not
prior to the twelfth ceni ury-that is to
say, the time of the crusades. As noble
men from all the various nations of Eu-
rope were collected in the Holy Land,
and as they had no names but their bap-
tlsmal ones, they agreed, in order to dis
tIngulSh each other, to assume armorial
ensigns, which in general expressed the
name and title of the bearer, as John de
la COur, by tower, etc.
! The German settlements in Wes-
tern Texas are described by recent tray
eller as being models of good order and
industrial thrift. The settlers were very
poor when they arrived at their homes
from Germany. Now all of them are
comfortably settled, while not few
have accumulated little fortunes.
u preacher injthe ''far west, gave
out for his text certain chapter and
verse of Clorer. The Deacon arose and
told him it was Timothy. "Oh yes"
replied the divine, Its Timothy; knew
II was some kind of grass
list. Petersburgh, Moscow, and Odes.
50 are the only cities in Russia whose pop
ulation exceeds 100000. There are only
four towns containing more than $4,000
inhabitants each, and eighteen or twenty
with population exceeding $4,000.
1T is reported that the Rev. Peter
Barlow, an English clergyman, has given
so much offence to several of his parish
toner's, by wearing his beard, that they
have discontinued their attendance ut
church.
u An anti-liquor league has been
formed at Melbourne, Australia, with the
object of obtaining prohibitory law in
reference to the importation and sale of
Intoxicating liquors.
II Nothing sets SO wide a mark be-
tween Wi gar and noble soul, as the
respect and reyerential love of woman
kind A man who is always sneering at
woman is generally coarse profiigate or
a coarser bigot.
u What lonely life a man leads
without wife or children, He seems 10
hang, as it were, loose. disjointed mem
Der upon society, disconnected from his
fellow-beings by all those household ties
which seem to form the connecting link
of life.
UThey had green peas in Charleston,
s. c., last week.
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UNDERTAKEN.

WOULD respectfully return my thanks to the
i citizens Of Washington and its vicinity for Their
past patronage and say that owing to the freqaent
calls in the Undertaking branch of my business
have been induced to discontinue the manufacture
OF Furniture, and turn my attention fully to the
UNDERTAKING. have spared no pains TO have
every thing that is requisite - Ry business, and
am therefore fully prepared TO meet any order after
u few moments notice and / assure those who may
give me call that will spare no pains to carry out
their orders to their entire satisfaction.
JAMES I. HARVEY,
ftn st, between q aud IT,
n. B--Calls attended TO al all hours Of the night
mar 2-1y
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Cash to Loan In Sums to Suit
QY LLOYD CO., Claim, Pension, and Bounty
- land Agents, 18th street, opposite the Treasury,
Washington, D. c.
Cash advanced On Claims, &C.,
Claims before Congress tLe United States that
have been abandoned by other agents as soorthless
nave been SUCCESSFULLY prosecuted by Us. Letter.
addressed as above, post paid, will be promptly at
ended to. ,lac "a
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WIGS! WIGS. WIGS
KEDHURsT a HFARn

D RESPECTFULLY inform citizens and strangers
IL that they have always On hand large assert
ment OF Wigs and Toupees, and made to order 1T the
shortest notice.
Silver Medal has been awarded to them by the
American Institute of New York, for the best speci
msn of Gents Wigs
Wig wearers would de well to give them trial
Copy the address.
MEDHURST Il HEARD,
National Hotel, 9Th ST., Washington, D. G..
and n Maiden Lane, New York.
dec AL2yno
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BREAD, CAKES, PASTRY. &c.

BREAD. CAKES, PASTRY, &c.
HHARLES W. HAVENER, Baker and Confection-
~ er, c street, between ~ and 9Th streets, has
constantly on hand large assortment Of all the
best articles usually kept In his line. :.
Pound and Fruit Cakes
Sponge, Jelly, and Oitron Cakes
Tea Cakes great variety ....
Best family Breat and Biscuit, fresh every NOR.
ming and evening
Goods delivered in any part of the city free Of all
charge.
Any article sold by which does not give salts.
faction can be returned and the money refunded.
dec 1y-eOtf
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Stuart's New York Steam Candles,

Stuart's New York Steam Candles,
Fruits, &C.
4 CHOICE variety of Stuart's celebrated steam
IA Candies and Piums.
And just received from the Virginia mountains
superior lot of HAMS Dried Cherries, and fresh Roll
Butter; Theoretically sealed Fruit; Cranberries;
Conserve Ginger; Pickles. spicSd and ia vinegar at
IS cents per 100; French Imperial Shred Gclentine
with French snd English directions; fresh Olive Oil
Mustard Diapheae and all other kinds Of MustSrds
Sap Sage and dairy Cream Cheese; fresh Primes.
Althous Ga Teas have advanced from 10 to 20 per ct
continue to sell that superior Black Tea at 50 cents
pound, with general assortment of all the newest
and best Groceries, &c. Goods delivered.
INF KING,
corner of Vermont ave. and 10th streets
feb 14-tf
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LIFE INSURANCE.

TIVE HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
L with a perpetual e..arter, embracing the aivan
tages Of both the Joint Stock and Mutual Plan, one
strengthening the other, and making great saving
IN the expense taking risks favorable term
as any O her company. Annual dividends declared
all policies in the mutual department, which are
usually equal to the premium notes gwen. Per
mitS on California, Australia aud Sea policies grant
Ell at reduced rates.
Life policies after term of years cancelled and
their equitable value returned ia cash.
Risks on the lives of Slaves taken on favorabl.
terms.
Books furnished and farther information graruit
ously given by calling on G. BIRGE,
feb 27-H Agent, Willards' Hotel.
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NEW AND sEAs0NABLE aoons

THIiE subscriber bess to csll tho attention ef per-
L sons refitting their houses to his new stock of
PAPER HANGINGS and BORDERS Just received
superior lot of Silver" Papers of the very latest
styles and best finish. tiles. papers are uarrantsd
nerer 10 hrnish velvet papers, large variety at
prices to suit al purses.
Gold papers from 81 % cents per piece to s. so
Gold and Velye. from so cts per piece to G 25
"Silver and Velvet" from l2 per piece to 50 %
G'azel papers FROM % cts. to sl25 per piece
Unglazsd sc 10r. II &c 1855. lao. ami 2Jc.
Oak and other limitations at reduced prices All
kinds Of Decorative and Ornamental papers, Statues
Groups, dc.
Paper hung by experienced hands. All work war
ranteli to give satisfaction.
Pers DESTROYS TO purchase woald do we'll to esi
my assortment is Of such description to suit
the most fastidicus.
JOSEPH T. X. PLANT.
No. 5 Washington Place,
9TH street, doors south of L street.
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READY-MADE.

NE have large stock Of the best quality Goats,
w Over, Dress, and Business, Talma Closks, &c.
Pants and Vests, Of rich and fine material the la
test styles, and we'll made up. Gentlemen ~iShing
. suit for immediate use can rely upon getting
good article.
Also, Goods to make mp to order, OF the nevss,
and best style. make and finish.
Fine Shirts, do Woollen, Merino, aud SILK
Also, Drawers, Stocks, Ties, Neckerchefs
Best Kid Gloves, all colors.
And many other pretty Eni desirable srucles for
the season. All at the lowest prices.
YOUNG 4 0REd,
Merchant Tsiors Clothiers, Browne dotel.
doc "a
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Lamps, Sperm and Adamantins Can
dies, &c.

lamps, Sperm and Ad N ma anttne Can
dies, &c.
NI have received and now opened our fsll sup
w ply Of new LAMPS, selected by Of our
irm in New York and Phiaielpha which we in
vlte ladies and gentlemen 10 call and examine Col
orei and white Sperm Candles: Adsnantins Candles,
patent spring Csndestcks, with shades.
Bookbinders Paste Brushes and Gold Leaf
Night Tapers Stove Lustre
spermacetti Lard aud Solar Lamp OIL
With our usual assortment Of Window and Coach
Glass, Painters and Artists Materials Por sale
wholesale ana retail at our usual low prices kr
cash, time to punctusl customers.
HOWELL MORSELL.
Successors to o. Whittles4y
uev l6-d Q street, (Todd's BuildingD
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EDWARD LYCETT. SEN,

EDWARD LYCETT. SEN.
DOOK-BINDER, Potomac Hall, corner OF 18th ST
- and Maryland avenue, over Clarke's Drug store,
Washington, d. c. -
Every style Of book binding executed either in
Teivet turkey Morocco, Russia, fancy coors calf
Periodicals and Music neatly half horn1 S S~A-
MI, LYcErr respectfully suggests to his friends
tnat wnie much has been done to transmit family
records little care has been taken 70 preserve ps
t n;n nsenessss He takes this method to inform
anal ahd tnose DESTROYS Of perpetuating per.
sonai remembrsnces, that dasurreotype hken.sses
can oe iaiaid on the inside covers Of family bibles,
pCesensanon or keepsakes, specimens Of which
% seen at fis bndery, he can Be drsssed BY
ss1st, which wiu b promptly attended 10.
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GAS FIXTURES.

THHE subscribers take pleasure in announcing to
i the public that their stock of GAS FIXTURES.
comprising some of the best and latest patterns ha
been received and that they are now prepared to sell
at the lowest rates. Persons in want Of Gas Fixture
will please call and examine they will no doubt
lind it to their interest.
Dwellings and public buildings fitted with gas-tu-
bing at the usual rates
dec 15-tf J. W. THOMPSON L BROTHER
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FINE WATCHES

FINE WATCHES.
ffHHE subscriber has just received few fine
i WATCHES, in gold and silver cases, of the
most celebrated makers, together with some very
choice Jewelry, and S.ycrwa,e, all Of which he will
dispose of at New York city prices and great deal
lower than goods of like quality can b. purchased
for elsewhere in this city vicinity. Please call
the sign of the Large Spread Eagle, Pennsylvania
avenue, between ~ and 9th streets. -.
q. o. HOOD
N. B-Watch Repairing in all its branshe. At
tended to, by w. W. HOLLINGSWORTH,
feb 1S-tf
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ARCHITECTURE.

rs prepared to furnish designs and specifications
for structures of eyely description, such pub
lie edces stores, city Residences, villas. cottages
sc. Particular attention given to rural architec-
lecture. He will also attend TO any communist
tons. and furnish with dispatch plans, sccomps-
u"d with full directions for the execution of the
work, where q personal Superintendent cannot De-
obtained.
References: ". B. Todd DR.. ]. p. May, r. Farm
nam, 2. b. Gilman, Hon. III. May.
Office ard residence corner of 81 land streets
Washington. ID. G. irh 4-l2m
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China, Glass, and EarthenWare Ms.
a N
LAW ROCKS

y AWLE on Covenants for Title, new edition, one
IL volume
Coke upon Littletou, Butler aud Hargrave's Notes
: vols, edition
Ryles on Bills, vol, new edition
Hill on Trustees do do
Pothier on Obligation, do do
story's Equity Jurisprudence, do do
For sale by FRANCR TAYLOR.
feb 9-6
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

h1O-HdlhI6.
QUALITY, fit, and workmanship guaranteed BE-
w ing wholly manufactured by our artisans and
seamstrssses. on the premises of the Proprietor,
SIGN OF THE SHIRT,
Pennsylvania avenue, between Sd and AZ streets
Opposite United States Hotel.
The reputation which these Shirt, have ACQUIRED
amongst Members of Congress and large plumber
OF our citizens induces the advertiser invite those
gentlemen VINO nave not tested them to give him
call, feeling assured that they WILL on trial. admit
their superiority. An experienced cutter is constant
ly employed, and good Git is warranted In every
case. None but the most competent ssamstresses
are engaged, which Ia guarantee for the sxcelency
and durability of the work.
An excellent assortment of Shirts, Collars, Bos
oms, Crsvats, Handkerohiefs, Suspenders &C.. con
stantly on hand. WIN. H. FAULENER.
SIS sids Pa. avenue, opposite U. 8. Hotsl.
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THE UNION ACADEMY,
GEORGETOWN FEMALE SEMINARY,

GEORGETOWN, D. G.
TNHIS institution is open and in full operation.
Il few more pupils can be admitted into the
family. .,r
Terms for boarding pupils 5000 per session Of ten
menths, payable half yearly in advance.
French, music, drawing, &C., extra.
Day pupils from S. to so per quarter of IL weeks
Circulars and catalogues to be had on application
to the principal. WILLIAM j. CLARK,
&C 2S-dh Principal
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CARD.
TO the Ladies O Washington, Georgetown,
Alernndri0. &c.

10 the Ladies Of Washington, Georgetown,
Alexandria, &c.
HENRY WEIRMAN'S Ladies', Misses, and Chi
l. dren's French Shoes are sold by the under,
isned, on 18th street, just above Corcoran Riggs
Banking House, in his new building, with the high
marble steps, where he will receive Ladies' ORDERS
and keep constantly on hand every variety of La
dies, Misses, and Children's French Cater Walking
Shoes, White and Black Satin Caters, Slippers &c,
made to order by II. Weirnan, of Philadelphia, OF
the best French Cater materials, and in the latest
Partisan styles. These CATERS are entirely different
from what are generally known as"slop shop shoes;'
being all custom work, Of superior workmanship,
and warranted TO give perfect satisfaction.
Ladies, who value beauty, comfort, and economy,
will consult their interest by giving call, and
examine for themselves. T.. WEIRMAN
18th st., just above COFcoran & Riggs
aug lS-1yeO Banking House