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CO u RI OF CT AIMS,
Washington city, ID. &.
n additIou tn the pracffce af Law a 9 n

TN addition to the Practice of Law, as here
i tofore, in all the Courts Of the District and in
the Supreme Court of the United States, the I'M
dersigned will devote himself assduously 10 the
Prosecution OF Claims against the Government
in the above Court, established in this city by act
OF Congress, approved March, 1859 which has
cognizance of all claims arising under the Const.
tuition, or founded upon any law Of Congress, OF
upon any regulation of an Executive Department
or upon any contract, express or implied, with the
Government ofthe United States, or any Of It's Of
fcers or agents. When the claim is established in
this Court, and an appropriation made 10y Congress
for the purpose, the claimant will be paid at the
Treasury Of the United States.
All Claims against the Government must hence.
forth be prosecuted in said Court, and not before
Congress as heretofore.
M. THOMPSON,
attorney and Counselor at Lam,
WASHINGTON CRY, ID. G.
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DURE slLvERWA Magnificent
liz assortmcnt.--M. w. GAIT e. BRO. call at
tention TO their unusually large assortment Of Sill
verware, consisting Of
Solid silver Tea Sets, complete.
Silver Pitchers, solid silver Casters.
Silver Cups and Saucers, Coblets.
Silver Fish Carvers and Forks, Crumb Scrapers
Cake Knives, Fruit Shovels, Sugar Sifiers
Jelly Spoons, Cheese Scoups, Pickle Knives
and Forks.
Olive Spoons, Salad longs, Vegetable Forks.
Fruit Knives, Ice longs, Desert Knives.
Soup, cream, and gravy Ladies'.
Ice Cream Knives Salt Cellars.
Napkin Rings, Butter Knives, Tea Sirainers
Tea, Table, and Desert Spoons, and Forks OF
every variety.
Breakfast and dinner Coffee Spoons, &c.
Also, very large assortment of Fancy Silver
ware, suitable for wedding, birthday, and other
presents.
The above is by far the largest and most varied
assortment ever offered TO our customers. Being
of our own manufacture, il is warranted pure sill.
yer, and offered at as low rates as similar goods
can be purchased for in any city in this country
M. w. GAIT a. BRO,
Sign Of the Golden Eagle,
Penn betw OH nd NH .,r..,s
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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE
CIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED "

SIXTf MILES DISTANCE SAVED Wp
y CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. Inc rairnl
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carrying the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch first
class steamers running on Lake Erie in connec
ZION with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkifk, touching nj Cleveland, and connecting
with their road at Toledo, and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads al
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New York 10
the M ssissippi river. Niagara, Captain Miller
En- pire Captain Mitchell; Keystone State, Capt.
X ha ds; louisiana Captain Davenport. Also,
a | all ] Line from Buffalo direct 10 Monroe by
these weknown magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, j. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Mich
gan. A. ID Perkins Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, |. T.
Phcati, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One of the above splendid steamers will cave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line DOCK al 9
o'clock, p. m every day, except Sundays, and
run direct through TO Monroe, without landing, IN
IA hours, where the Lightning Express Train viii
be in waiting to take passengers direct 10 Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after leav
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York to Buffalo, four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo TO Monroe, fourteen
hours
Running time from Monroe to Chicago eight
hours Total thirty-six hours.
Connecting Chicago with fine line of low
pressure steamboats, 10 all places north of Chicago
10 Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad 10 La Sale. and there connect with Hi
nois River Line of Steamboats,, or Express Train
of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
nlar line of steamers for all points above and be
ow. making the cheapest and most direct route TO
81. LOUIS. Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
ialo aud Dunkirk connect with this line at Toledo
forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard the Valley
Of the Mississippi Running time TO Chicago, SO
hours Ia 81. Louis, 36 hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, Lake Erie
Thus the traveller and shipper see at a
glance that other iiae enter the lists com
peiitors.
Passengers tckered through from New York
with privilege Of stopping over al any point on the
rout. and resuming seals al leisure, either by the
New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkirk, New
York and Erie and Buffalo and New York City
Railroad VIA Buffalo, Peoples Line of Steamboats,
Hudson River or Harlem and New York Central
Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo.
For any further information, through tickets, or
freight, apply at the Company's Office, No. l9s
Broadway, corner of Dey street, New York, 10
JOHN F. PORTER, General Agent, or
l.. p. DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
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Agent Tor Washington,
TAYLOR az MAURY,
Jan II Bookstore near 9Th j


y
il for the current year. The list is now open
and every subscriber OF IS so will be entitled 10
/. An impression of Plate, by ]. I. Willmore,
A. II. A. from the original picture, by J. Chaon,
r. A., :" A Water Party"
IL A volume containing thirty Wood Engra-
Wings illustrating subjects from Lord Byrons
poem of" Child Harolde J" and
Ill. The chance of obtaining one OF the Prizes
TO be allotted at the general meeting in April,
which will include
TIE right 10 select for himself valuable work
OF art from one fthe public exhibitions.
Statuettes in bronze OF Her Majesty on horse
back, by T. Thorneycroh.
Copies in bronze, from original Model in
lief by X. Jefferson of The entry of the Duke OF
Wellington into Madrid"
Statuettes in porcelain or parian.
Proof impressions Of large Autograph, by T. III.
Mcguire, after the original picture by w. p. FIRTH
r. A., The Three Bows" from Moliere's Bour-
geois Genthomme."
Honorary Secretaries for Washington, Messrs
TAYLOR a. MAURY, Booksellers. Jan. "a
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MRS. BEECHER STOVES NEW

KS. BEECHER STOVES NEW
lNl Work.-The May Flower and Miscellane
Gus Writings, by Harriet Beecher Stowe
The Country Neighborhood, by Miss Z. A. Du-
puy, author OF The Conspiraior, &c, &c.
Fosters First Principles OF Chemistry, illus
traied. Adapted specially for classes.
Tr-colored Sketches in Paris, during the years
ls5l-2-3
just published and for sale at
TAYLOR ~ MAURY'S Bookstore,
April IL near 9th St
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TAYLOR Il MAURY,S ELASTIC PEN,
Il No. 27-Ths Pen, which is manufactured by
Perry a. Co, London, expressly for Messrs Tay-
Tor d. Maury, will be found unequalled in all the
requirements of good steel Pen.
Sold in gross boxes, price 81, at
TAYLOR IL MAURY'S
Book and Stationery Sore,
April II near 9th ST.
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LAW NOTICE.
IT SHALL hereafter have an Office perma-

T SHALL hereafter have an Office perma-
i nently in Washington for the practice of my
profession, and will give careful attention 10 any
business entrusted 10 my charge in the Supreme
Court, the Court OF Claims in the Land, Patent,
or Pension, Offices, or in any of the Departments
Business from the Southwest may be sent TO
me through V. II. Ivy Attorney al Law, New Or
leans who has been associated with me in the
practice in that city, and who will continue 10 at
tend 10 any business there which may be placed
in my charge.
]. d. b. DE BOW,
Late Superintendent of Census.
WASHINGTON ID. c. April 20, 1855
I'm,
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THE NATIONAL HOTEL,
4 this CITY. will he rc-onenad e. a

u ception OF guests on the 9th Of this month
The removal OF the Kitchen from the basement TO
the rear OF the building, and the alterations in and
about the Dining Rooms, will add greatly TO the
convenience and comfort Of it's guests. The table
will be furnished with the best the markets can
afford, and served in the best style, and expense
or labor will be spared TO render the house, in
every respect, equal TO any in the country The
subscriber, therefore, trusts that generous public
viii continue the liberal patronage which has al
ways been extended TO the house. Persons de-
string TO procure rooms for the winter, can do so
AT any time after the Doth, by calling at the Hotel.
Z. ID. WILLARD.
Washington city, November IA, 1854.
Nov left
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NEW YORK, May q, IsS3--Tbe UNDER
IN signed has this day opened Office, No. "a
William street, Merchants Eychange,) for the
transaction Of general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State, and city securities bought and sold
Promissory notes, bills 81 exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep Att EMANUEL n HART.
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NEW BOOKs.-Plato on Immortality Of
IN the Soul, translated from the Greek by
Charles 8. Stanford.
Florence Egenon or, Sunshine and Shadows,
by the author Of Clara Stanley, &c.
Sketches OF Western Mcthodism, Biographical,
Historical, and Miscellaneous, illustrative OF Pho
neer Life, by Rev Jas. b. Finley
For sale by GRAY a. BAtLANTYNE
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AXE MOTTO E.-Housekeepers and
i 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 assert
ment and supply always on hand:
Oils of all kinds Queenswar-
Paints, Brushes,
Camphine Clocks,
Varnsh, Lamps,
Turpentine, Chandeliers
Window Glass. Chronicles,
China, Vases.
Earthenware Britannia ware,
Glass, &c, &c, &c.
Goods sent to any part of the city free OF
charge Country dealers will do well to call
o. S. WHITTLESEY,
7th street,
Opposite Selden IL Withers's Bank
Mar Is (Star)
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NEW WORK by HENRY ROGERS

A NEW WORK BY HENRY ROGERS,
"A author ofthe Eclipse of Faith" entitled A
Defence of the Eclipse OF F@th, by its author, be-
ing rejoinder to Professor Newman's Reply"
and in order to give the American public the
whole matter at glance, there is included in the
same volume the Reply to the Eclipse of Faith"
by +. w. Newman, with his chapter on the "Moral
Perfection of Christ"
For sale by GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
Seventh sfreer
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~ ENERAL AGENCY.-The undersigned
VI most respectfully informs, by this notes, his
rlends and the public in general, here and esle-
where, that he has opened an Agency Office for
the prosecution Of claims Of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
ands. extra pay, and arrearage pay, and will al
end 10 TIE buying and selling of real estate, the
renting OF houses, and general collecting bust
ness he will also furnish parties al distance
with such information as they may desire from
the seat of government. Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet.
RRPRRENcFs,
Hon. j. @. Dobbin, Secretary of the Navs
Hon. J. Davis, Secretary Of War.
". Callan, esq. President Of the Board Of Conn
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCala, Attorney at La~.
James III. Caustin, esq.
w. @. Reddall, State Department.
SAMUEL @. TAYLOR.
Jan lit
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ToHN II. BUTHmANN. Importer and

e. Dealer in Wine, Brandy, Cigars. Sc.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between FouH
anda-iialt and Sixth streets, has received his tn
stock and assortment of the above, consisting IN
part Of
Madeira, Sherry, Port of various grades, Cham
payne, in quarts and pints, different Nfands.
A great variety Of Rhine Wine some OF II
sparkling.
Also, ST. Peray sparkling red and white Clarei
prices from So so per dozen TO the highes
order
And numerous other kinds of Wine
Also, very superior Cognac, pale and dark;
Scheidam Gin, Jamaica Rum fine old WINS
key, Irish Malt, Cordials, and Havana Cigars
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4 MEXICAN ENGINEERING, Illus

N trated by branches of mechanical arts, sta
tlonary, marine, and locomotive engines manu-
featuring machinery, printing presses, tools, gris
steam, saw and rolling mills, from buildings, &C.
of the newest and most improved construction,
by c. Weissenborn, Civil Engineer parts one
and two now ready, 81 each. Sole agents for
Washington, TAYLOR Il MAURY,
Apr Ia Bookstore near 9th St
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TAKE NOTICE.

AM NoIlI
Rave now ON hand large assortment
i OF every description of Speclacles from the
lowest price 10 the very best quality used and
having been for long time engaged in manuac-
turing. and adjusting Glasses for the difficult
and defective visions, therefore with confidence
guarantee TO benefit and improve she sight Of all
who need
Call al as, Pennsylvania avenue, Sign Of III
arge Spread Eagle A. o. HOOD.
Feb Organ.
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NEW EDITION OF DICKENs,s COM
IN piete Works.-The complete Works Of
Charles Dickens, in FIVE Volumes price 81 So
The Missing Bride, or Miriam the Avenger, by
Mrs. Emma d. Z. ~ Southworth; paper ST,
bound ST. 25
The Pickwick Papers complete, so cents.
Just published, and for sale at
TAYLOR ~ MAURYS
May 81 Bookstore near TN 4.
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" ry and alphabetical list OF private claims
which have been presented 10 the House of Rep
resentatives from the First to the Thirty first Con-
gress, exhibiting the action Of Congress on each
claim, with reference 10 the journals, reports, bills
&c, Calculating its progress, compiled by order OF
the House Of Representatives. A few copies for
sale by r. FARNBAN.
4
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Mrs. COMDEN CLARKE,s new 30

Mrs. COWDEN CLARkE'S new Novel.
wi The Iron Cousin, or Mutual influence, by
Mary Cowden Clarke, author OF "The Complete
Concordance to Shakespeare"
Teggs Dictionary of Chronology.
Lectures On the True, the Beautiful, and the
Good, by M. N Cousin; increased by an Appendix
on French Art; translated by o. w. Wight.
TAYLOR q MAURYS
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MRS. A. M. MADDOX'S
BOARDING HOUSE. No. 437 T. Street

DOARDING HOUSE, NO. All T. Street,
Id between 9th and 7th streets near the corner
of nh street, Washington, ID. O., is prepared to
accommodate BOARDERS by the month, week,
day. or meal. Residence within two or three
minutes walk of the Patent. General, and City
Post Offices. ts.
Gentlemen can have BOARD with or without
Rooms. Dec Scott
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NEW YEARS PREsENTS.-M. w
IN GAIT IL BRO will open this day a magnif-
cent assortment Of Watches Jewelry. Silver Ware
and Fancy Goods, suitable for presents, TO which
they invite the attention of purchasers.
M w. GAIT ~ BROTHER,
Jan 3-3l Penn. av, betw OH and 10th u.
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FINDER GARMENTS FOR THE SEA-
" son.-The largest and best assortment of all
qualities, will be found at
WALL a. STEVENS,
go, Penn. avenue, next door to Iron Hall.
Jan5 (News)
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NORTH AND SOUTH, by the author of
IN Mary Barton" THE Moorand Cottage
Crawford" &c ga cents.
Kings and Queens, or Life in the Palace, by
John 5. c. Abbott, new edition, just received and
for sale by X. FARNHAM.
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DENsION LAWs-The last edition, COM

DENSION LAWS.-The last edition, COM
Ii piled by the Commissioner of Pensions in
lS49 In addition, the resolutions, laws, and ordi.
nances ofihe old Congress- showing the pay to Of
fcers Of the line and the staff OF the army the hos
pital department, and medical staff, and Of the
quartermasters department; halfpay of the line
under the resolve of October 2lst, 17s0; under
other resolutions, TO officers, officers of themed-
ical department and medical staff, chaplains and
commutaton pay under the resolution of March
ed, 1888; together with the names of the officers
of the continental line Of the army mall the States
who served TO the end Of the war, and acquired
the right OF continuation pay; with the names Of
officers killed in battle, or who died in service
Price 81 sent postage free TO any part ofthe Uni
ted States. For sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS Bookstore,
Feb Ia Near N nth street
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EARL OF CARLISLES DIARY
IL Diary Of Turkish and Greek Writers, by the
Right Hon. the Earl of Carlisle, edited by G. G.
FELTON,, Greek Professor in Harvard University.
The noble Earl is well and favorably known in
this country, having travelled here while he bore
tn title of Lord Morpeth, and his work will be
any attention to the mighty events which are now
taking place in the Eastern World. The period
embraced in his journal is one Of deep signif-
canoe, being at the very commencement of hos
tilities, and the persons introduced have since
played eminent parts in this terrible historical
tragedy. Professor FELTON, has added full and CO.
pious notes to the American edition, and the work
is beautifully illustrated Ii will hereafter be re-
garded ss a valuable, historical record of this in
eresting period
Just published and for sale by
r. FARNHAM,
June IL Cor. III ST. and Penn. av.
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April 2l--fmtf

RACE LEE, by Julia kavanah, author
NJ Of Daisy Burns, Madeleine. Nathalie, &c.
The Summer Land; Southern Story, by
child Of the sun Just published and for sale by
r. FARNHAM,
Anr1 10 Corner Penn avenue and lIth al
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A HUDfMLNIAEf AND fNACtlGAL
IA Treatise ON Perspective for beginners, SIM
pnhed tor the use of juvenile students and
teurs in architecture, painting NC. also adapted
for schools and private instructors, fourth edition.
revised and enlarged, by George Payne, rrts, ;
eighty-six illustrations, u cents.
Rudiments Of the An Of Building, IN i've sec
tons, viz /. General principles Of construction !;
Q. Materials used in bindings 3. Strength Of ma
terlals; 4. Use of materials; g. Working drawings,
specifications, and estimates, illustrated with III
woodcuis, by Edward Dobson, author OF the Rail
ways of Belgium, &c.
Elements OF Mechanism, Calculating the scien-
ti6c principles Of the practical construction OF
machines, for the use of schools and students in
mechanical engineering, with numerous Speci-
mems of modern machines remarkable for their
utility and Ingenuity illustrated with 243 engrav,
ings, by T. Baker author Of Railway Engineering
&c
Just received and for sale al the Bookstore OF
X. FARNHAM, corner ~ ! ith street and Penn
sylvania avenue
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!" ATC ii ES. JEWELRY, SILVER
wv and Plated Ware at Reduced Prices--In
anticipation of the approaching dull season, We
offer our entire stock of elegant Gold Watches,
Rich Jeweiry, Pure Sverware &c, al greatly
reduced rates
Persons would do well 10 examine our assort-
ment, which is by far the largest most fashionable,
and best selected ever offered 10 our customers.
NJ w, GAIT ~ BRO,
324 Penn. avenue, between orh and 9th streets.
Feb 16-.3iif
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HARPER's MAGAZINE for juno, at
IL SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore.
Fanny Ferns new book, second series Of her
Leaves
Reginald Lyle, by Miss Pardoe.
Rival Beauties, or Love and Diplomacy.
knickerbocker Magazine, for June. .DiHs
Behind the Scenes, by Lady Buwer
Dickenss Household Words, for June.
Ali the new books and magazines received as
last as published, and for sale at
JOE SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
Odeon Building, corner A street
NEW AND IMPORTANT BOOKS.-Is-
IN rael and the Geniiles, by DIR. Isaac Da
Costa.
Paley's Evidences Of Christianity, with Notes
and Additions, by Charles M. Marine.
Lectures delivered before the Young Mems
Christian Association of London.
Words 10 Win Souls, twelve sermons by emf
nent Divines Of the Church Of England
Letters and Remains Of the late Rev. w. III
Hewitson, 2 vols.
The Works OF the Rev. Edward Bickersteth, l6
vols.
Autobiography and "reminiscences OF The Rev.
VIM. Jay, Of Bath.
Scripture Testimony to the Messiah, by John
Pyne Smith, ID. ID. For sale by
GRAY u BALLANTYNE,
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MANTLEs.-Marble works.

MARBLE MANTLEs--Marble works.
wi The subscriber begs leave TO inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock OF Marble Nantes, comprising Sienna,
Brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, of the best
quality newest style, and superior finish, which he
offers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu.
ments, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills lintels, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap.
stone, calcIned plaster, 81 IS per barrel
Also on hand large lot Of Connecticut Brow
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes He invites the attention o
builders and others to his stock, and will endeavo
TO give satisfaction to all who may favor him W II
their orders.
WIN. RUTHERFORD
On f St, bet. 18th and l3
Oct. 9--6m. (m)
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M RS. T.. E- ALEXANDER can accom-
lNl modate few Gentlemen with Board; or
Lady and Gentleman, on street, between 9th
and 7th, No. 500. The House is situated short
distance from the Patent Office and other Depart
ments. Nov lott
SITUATION WANTED.-- by a young
~ Frenchman, who comes well recommended
as waiter in hotel or family, or Vaiet de Cham
bre. Apply at this Office.
Mar IS
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MORE NEW BOOKS ATnTAYLOR s.
1Xl MAURYS.-Julia Kavanagh's new novel,
Grace Lee; paper rs cents cloth ST..
Life Of Sam Houston, with portrait; price ST. 25
Long Look Ahead, the First Stroke and
the Last, by A. s. Roe price ST. 25
The Old Inn, or the Travellers Entertainment
price ST.. .
The Summer Land, a Southern Story, by a
Child of the Sun. -
April 10 Bookstore, near Ninth street