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Land, Gold and Diamonds.
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MAMMOTH GIFT ENTERPRISE!
NO BLANKS.
Between 81, 900 and IS, 900 Engravings actually
sold since February last
Head Prize, a 100000 House i'm the City
OF ~. Louis, on the Northwest corner
of Locust and seventh streets.
FARMS ON THE PACIFIC RAILROAD.
COUNTRY SEAT A FEW MILES FROM THE CITY.
Watches from $40 to $3.50!
Diamond Crosses worth $500!
Diamond Pins from $50 70 $50!
Diamond Rings worth 500!
This Magnificent Enterprise,
TIVE hest offered the Public in is progress and
will draw early IN the sumner.
BY the payment u ONE DOLLAR, a person receives a
beautiful Engraving Of either
The Monarch OF the Glen;
Chip of the Old Block;
Or, The stag at Bay;
From Landseer the greatest animal painter the world
and numbered receipt emitting him to draw any Of the
above valuable prizes.
The prizes you p@rceive are such as make up the
lotteries and rallies OF The times Of value con-
sisting they do, OF Land, Gold and Diamonds.
~ Office for the disposal Of Tickets No So Cherry street,
nearly opposite the Post Once; also at J. sthe Market
street, and b. =. Williams, Broad street.
Indiana Ohio, Michigan Illinois and Wisconsin money
received az par for Tickets.
All orders addressed shall receive prompt attention
yT-u T. A. CASW ELL, General Agent.
I LIBERAL ADVANCES made in CASH on Ship
- ments 10
NEW YORK,
BALTIMORE
CHARLESTON,
SAVANNAH,
AUGUSTA.
MACON
COLUMBUS,
ATLANTA and
MONTGOMERY, Ala
tyz SEYMOUR, TANNING a 90
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NEW PUBLICATIONS
Valuable Theological Works.

W. T. BERRY & co. have recently received
The Life and Epistes Of 81. Paul, by the Rev. W. J.
Conybeare and Rev. J. s. HOwson. vols.
Hppolytus and His Age: the Beginnings and Pros
poets of Christianity, by the Chevaer Bunsen vols.
Davidson's Introduction the New Testament vols.
Jeremy Tayors Whole Works with his Life and Cr cal
Examination Of his Writings by Bishop Heber 10 vols.
Barres synopsis of Criticisms Difficult and Disputed
Passages Of the Old Testament. s. vols.
Rev. Thomas Boston Complete Works, with his Life, &c.
edited by Mcmillan. 10 vols. (scarce)
Morning Exercises at Crppegate, ST. Giles ard South
wark, forming Complete Body Of Divinity, by all the
distinguished Puritan Divines edited by Nichols vols
Richard Bsxter's Works. with Life, and Essay his
Genius and Writings, by Henry Rogers. vols
Memoirs of the Life and Writings Dr. Chalmers by
his sonin-law, DR.. Hanna. vols, half calf
10 Chingworths Religion Of Protestants Safe Way to
Salvation. 1 vol.
II History Of Latin Christianity including that Of the
POPes to the POntifcate of Nicolas v, by Mlman.-
8 vols.
IL Lawson's Bible Cycopia containing the Biography
Geography and Natural History of the Holy Scriptures
8 vols.
IS Geneses Parallel Histories Of Judah and Israel vols
Il Bishop Horne's complete Works. vols.
IS Ecclesiastical Greek Historians embracing Eusebus'
Constantine and Ecclesiastical History Socrates Hiso-
ry Sozomens Narrative Theodorets Ecclesiastical His.
tory, and Evagrus' History. vols.
16 Hardwick's History Of the Articles Religion VOL
II Inhdelity its Aspects, Causes and Agencies by Rev.
Thomas Pearson. 1 VOL
IS Archbishop Potters Dscourses Church Government
1vol.
10 The Venerable Bedes Complete Works in the original
Latin, accompanied by New English Translation o.
the Historical Works. u vols, calf.
20 Robert Souths Sermons, Preached upon
sions vols, calf
21 Robert Halls Complete Works. 6 vols.
" Writings Of Arminius from the Latin. vols
% Works of Bishop Sage, vols.
"a Wallis History of Infant Baptism. VOLS
25 Gieser's Compendium Ecclesiastical History vols
20 stephens History of the Church of Scotland. vols.
81 Doddridges Family Expositor. vols
IS Blairs Sermons, with his Life, &c. 4vols.
29 Robnson's Scripture Characters. vols.
80 Eadies Commentary the Epistle to the Ephesians
vol.
81 Neanders Church History. vols,
81 Mason's Spiritual Treasury. ! vol.
80 Massions Sermons with his Life &c. l vol
"a Greek Harmony Of the Gospel, by Stroui VOL
IS Life and Works Of Thomas Arnold d. D. vols ha
calf
Sc Ualmet's Dictionary Of the Holy Bible. vol
je25
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DIVIDEND NOTICE.

OFFICE NASHVILLE GAS LIGHT COMPANY,
July 9th, 1850 !
DIVIDEND Of FIVE per cent for the last six months
this day declared payable to the Stockholders Of
the Nashville Gas Light Company, demand after the
10th inst. JAS. Ii. KENDRICK,
jyll-d1m Secretary.
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FoR LADIES, MISSES AND cH1LDREs.

Ntf have received this dAy-
w Ladies KID Buskins;
Misses Slack Lasting Caters,
ChildFea's Back Azd Colorsd lasting fisiteF@
DO BrOHn, Green AEd Red daAsr hocts-
RAMAGE CHURCH.
~lg a. coI.ers street
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Ho, for Klngston springs,

rltHE undersigned hayc made an arrange .SFeA~k
II meat with Mr. James J. Baker, 20 run tAl1kz-Sz-S
. sx pa s~nxcr csnnieas % The spriEgs three
tines per fArv each 9ay dollars Once a. tie
SrWanes Housa, where SEATS D. secured.
Ths oeanltus vii raNr Nashville nnetalfe Al O'Clock
A. NJ, on Tuesdays. fharsiays, and Saturdays.
Kstarning ui ieays ne Springs psnefsally a. sane
heur, en- M5pdAgs, Wednesdays and Fridays
Carefu god horses comortAbls 0mnbusss and
dsEhGsi place % rcsogt thus ohsrel he pable
NJ paias Be sPArvd % aAks ths Zip pleasant and So
joufn ~ Knss.on Asreeaos.
Issi-2m EJAL KRKIDER.
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R- The outside of our paper of this morn
ing should bear date Thursday, July IL.
EFDon't fail to read Gov. Calls excellent
sraech
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Canvass for eOvsruOr-East Tennessee.

We are indebted to our neighbors of the
Gazette for proof sheet of the following let
lat
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Do COFFEE-siiba bags Rio Coffee, prime article.
II Jast received and Cor sale By 5. H. LOOMS co.
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NNANTED-To establish By First Class Insurance
w Company, Agency IN this city. To = person 81
good business hahis wiling devote his tine the
CrEpsny, liberal coaPSnsaton VII be an0sed. address,
With reference, Boa 80, Philadelphia iy9-8g
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PARTICULAR NOTICE.

HAVING bought the entire interest Of NY partner.
have determined 70 sell Goods az les peat than ue
have heretofore done II Is known that keep the best
style Of Goods, and for that house not be
known very cheap one, but all hings considered,
pledge ourselves sell Goods at reasonable rate and
spectuy ask Tor the patronage Of friends and The comma
nify generally J. H. McGlLL.
jytp aU Successor TO Myers McGiu.
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ABBOTT,S NAPOLEON

ABBOTT'S NAPOLEON.
W. 7. BERRY co. have just received
THE HISTORY OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, by John
S. q. Abbott, with maps and Illustrations. vols
ALSO:
LIE CURE MANQUE or Social and Religious Customs in
france, by Eugene de Courcillon. je2S
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RAVK or NASHVILLE.

DLANK CHECKS On LARGH and SNAIL Books BANK
I'D OF NASHVILLE, q and superior iot for sale By
lea $40 CHARLES W. SMITH.
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PUBLIC SALES.

EXTENSIVE SALE OF GROCERIES
ON TIME,
By II. s. French & Son.
IN WEDNESDAY, the 18Th inst, at 9 o'clock, A. NJ,
" comprising in part
$50 hhds prime Sugar;
400 sacks prime Coffee;
LOO bbls Whisky;
1900 sacks Salt;
1000 kegs Nails;
2)O boxes Star and TaIlow Candles;
100 bags Cotton Yarns;
100 boxes common Tobacco:
$50 do Jesse Hare's Virginia Tobacco.
100000 Rsgalia and Melee Cigars;
800 boxes Pint Flasks;
IS casks Brandy and Vines
100 d z Plough Lines;
135 bbls Loaf and Crushed Sugars:
1,sCO teams Wrapping Paper
100 bbls Molasse
10 Kegs Shot ami Lead, &C. &c
Terms or SALE-Sus under $500 cash over s4nO .ixtv
days with satisfactory eudorsers, payable in Bank
yI-td II. 5. FRENCH SON.
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JULY HARPER.
iooN' NHLSoN 90. have received Harper's Magazine
for July Back numbers also supplied. iva
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~ B-Letters 10 be directed "per steamer, rid Liverpool
10 M0Rz SOUS, Bankers in frankfort Maine
Remttances which arrive after the day of drawing, Sh
be returned invested in the next drawing AZ TIE option
Of th- sender.
f-Orders for Tickets lefi with b. II. BARkHORN, No.
IA Deadsrek street, Nashville Tenn viii meet Siih prompt
attention. iy6-tangsi
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BOOKS FOR LEISURE HOURS

BOOKS FOR LEISURE HOURS.
CTAR PAPERS or Experiences Of Art and Nature, by
- Henry Ward Bsech-r.
PEEPS FROM A BELFRY, or the P,rish Sketch Book,
by Rev. r. W Shelton.
JOY AND CARE, Friendly Book for Young Mothers by
Mrs Tuthill.
OUR COUNTRYMEN, or Brief Memoirs Of Eminent Amer
leans, by Losing
ALONE, by Marion Harland Of Virginia.
Ju received and for sale by
iyT CHARLES SMITH
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EXCURSIONS, &c.
DELIGHTFUL EXCURSION.
VNHE YOUNG CATHOLIC FRIEND,S s

DELIGHTFUL EXCURSI0N.
VNHE YOUNG CATHOLIC FRIENDS SO
l. C1ETY, inform their friends <T~ =
and the public. that they have char -&EIgsaS.ersS
tercd the much eulogised steamer GEORGE
WASHINGTON for their annual excursion TO the
WHiTEH PAVILION, on THURSDAY
@h Of August, for the benefit Of said ocety, who
clothe and school nearly one hundred poor chill
dren. 49,.
The committee assure families and individuals
VINO niay favor them with their company, that nc
pains will be spared TO insure their comfort and
pleasure. '''''-
Wehbtr's cOtillion band is employed for the ser.
vice Of those fond of the dance. '.'-.-.
Dinner, supper, confectionery, &c, furnished al
moderate prices by an experienced caterer
fhe boat will leave Georgetown at * O'Clock
w ashington at O'Clock, Navy Yard at eH, aud
Alexandria at 9 o'clock, A. NJ. The boat will
make second tip from the Washington wharf NJ
o'clock, p. NJ. Returning will leave the White
House at and 10 O'Clock T. NJ. ''..-...
Tickets admitting gentleman and two ladies
or children, 81 to he had at the Music Store Of
+. Euis, Penn. av W. A. kennedy's book store
and F. Callan's drug store, 7th street. Wash
ington. J. l.. Kidwell,S drug store High street
Georgetown, and fro m members of the committee
and society, and at the boat. ..''-.
Committee Of ArrnngsmsntS
X. Il Owens, Frank McNerfdny,
Peter MEG nnis, Neill Kelly, ....'
Lewis Newton, VIM Flaherty,
X. EichOrn, Nicholas Callan.
j. FeGdal Cain, Thomas ii. Burche,
George Savage.
an I-WSM&W
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THE ISTESToR OF Gas LIGHTS The inysl-
tor Of gas lights wssa Frenchman. Paillippe
Le Bon, an engineer ofroads and brid 2cs. who
IA lIoo adopted The idea OF usin. for ice par.
poses CT illumination, the gases disJii' - du-
ring tie combustion Of wood. lis l. ioEei :
long time IN the attempt 10 perfect i.s c.Ids
lnyeRtIOn, and it was not until 1899 in.t "a
confided nIs discovery to the las tut la
Sen'ember, 1870, be ok oGt d pat, ut, and in
lo0l he published memoir c9ntGining tue
RESULT Of Lis researches. L. BJa c., irasaaed
10y distillng wood in order % obtain from il
gas, oil. pitch, and pyroli yneJus acid, ba. h,s
work indicated the possibility Of obt4in gas
by dlstillaGcn from fatty or oily subsi Al ces.
From 1893 ID 1902 lie Bon made numerous ex.
perimenis. He established at Al arre his 6.st
thcrmo-lamps, but the gas which he obtained
Oeirg mixture of carburetted ny lrozen and
oxide Of carbon. and but imperf, c v frc. =
hom IFS impurities, gave only a feeble Iight
and evolved aninsuppOrtshle an cdoT, AMI the re-
suit Was that tut little favor Wa snoNn "a ,
new discovery; the inventor eventu ally died,
ruined Dy has experiment.. Tns English soon
put in pTa. .tice the crude IDEAS # l. Bon. In
1904 Windsor patented and clairn-' 'hr c-,d-
1t of Inventing the process Of Eshtins by gas
IN loO3 several shops in Birmingham were IL
lUmin lted by gas manufactured 0y tue prc-
cess Uf Windsor and Murduoh; uIaJng ,hos
who used this new light, was Watt, the nveu-
tor Of the steam engine. In 1915 the set use
Was made .. gas ia London. ssi.d IL was lot un-
nj ISIS that this ipventibL, really Of E.unch
OH gin, was applied ia France.
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Music and Liter a.ure-Ak Matrimonial Dis


--ew days ago pretty looking young wo-
man, u native of Sweden. about twenty-iour
years of age, PRESENTED herself 1t the Mayor :
Otdce for advice in relation 10 her domesti /;
affairs. She had been married some two or
three weeks, and ii appears was dissatisfied
w.t.l tre apartments provided by herhpsb lnl.
She is literary character, and her spouse IS
a German musician.
Sue applied to Col. Aing, tie u 1yol's clerk.
for redress. She stated that hex husband had
only furnished her two rooms. These sLe
did not think elesant or spacious enougb, 49,
lii her country she Lived s. Euch better. IL
was her desire ID become free again, and Si.o
wished To know il she could not leave her mug
band and go to her native land.
Col. Ming informed her that she could not
separate for such q cause, aud advised her 10
return to her husband aad endesvur t. be COR
hibitirg novel Of her own writing 10 c2..-
vince the Colonel of her claim to literary dis
tinetion.
The couple, however, it would seem, have
not been getting On very smoothly since. This
forenoon the lady came again 10 thc CoioLei.
She held young child In her arms, and her
husband followed IN her footsteps. She was
anxious tor something to be done in her case.
and repeated tie former story. Her husband
expostUlated, ana sad he did ali he could t.
make her comfortable. His musical business
was dull just now, and he was unable TO pro-
vide better accommodations for MS wife.
Colonel Ming again advised her to 90 home
with him: He said that if she refused, her
husband could impFisoa her. She did not
want to be married, ii she died; another thing,
she did not think her marriage was regular, as
she had no ring, and was net dressed e!e-
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THE FAUeUIER WHITE SULPHUR
SPRINGS

A RE now open for the reception Of Company,
N and in far more attractive condition a a
than they ever have been. k1a
A gross Misrepresentation against themnSs.-z.
having been published in The Petersburg intelli
gencer and Baltimore Sun to the effect that tn ey
were closed for the season is traced to an IT.
responsible source unworthy of notice.
IL Is proper to state that there Is no shadow OF
foundation for it. The subscriber trusts that he
will not be made the victim Of sIch nlalignitv
and the respectable journals which have given
currency 10 the Tumor by transferring 1t TO their
columns will disabuse the public mind through the
same medium. ALEX. BAKER
ly l32m
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GLENWOOD CEMETERY,
Offlce No. 292 Pa. ave-, corner 10th street,

COVER THR SAVINGS BANk.)
VNHIS CEMETERY Is laid out on the plan of
: the celebrated Greenwood, of New York and
situated on the high ground distant one and a
quarter miles north Of the Capitol-North Capitol
street leading directly TO the gateway.
This Company have secured a charter from Con-
gress approprating their ground forever to burial
purposes, making fee title to the purchaser, and
prohibiting all encroachments from legislation or
otherwise, which is of vast importance to those
who wish their dead to repose where they have
other cities when the burial ground becomes valu-
able for other purposes, TO sell 1t, and throw the
dead promiscously into one large pit and legal
measures cannot prevent il, as no titles given
TO the ground.
N. B-Oface open from 10 to - O'Clock a. m 81,
where Pamphlets, containing the Charter, BY
Laws, and map Of the ground, and al other in
formation, can be obtained
AL orders left with Mr.. James r Harvey, No.
4iOSeventh street or any other undertaken, will be
promptly attended to. lie lIIy
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LAST CHANCE.


IF there is in Washington, Georgetown or neigh
Il borhood a person who intends TO purchase q
Carpet this fall now Is their time 10 buy IL al a
price certainly less than the same quality can be
purchased six weeks hence.
We are willing for few weeks longer to sell
elegant best quality Imperial Velvet Carpetings at
81 50, and best cord Tapestry Brussels at - 4
will be worth - and S 62H in the fall.
Also, Ingram, Three-ply and Venitian in pro-
portion.
The prices at which we are now Offering Car
petings are less than the same goods would bring
dt auction in New ork to-day.
Terms for the Goods cash Oh delivery.
Just received and on sale Linen Sheets, rich and
superior Floor Oilcloth also 10 dozen low priced
ali in new and beautiful designs, and very Cheap
Also, in store an elegant stOc Linen SheetingS,
PILLOW Linens, Table Damasks, In cloths, nap
kins and pieces
Splendid assortment bathing and toilet Towels,
both rough and soft --
Marsei1les Quilts, both colored and white, AL
lendale do, for summer use.
Also, Dimities in great variety.
And all other Furniture Dry Goods necessary for
the comfort and convenience Of Housekeeping, al
very low prices.
CLAGETT, DODsON co.
" 30-d2w
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gantly. Her object in getting married, !, a
pears. was solely to have man to spcI, a
luxurisusly.
The conversation was carried on for sou
time. to the amusement of the officials a,
others at the mayors Office. At length q
musician and bis literary wife departed II
gether another week, and If by that time ~
could not agree, the husband might he r'aI
get rid Of her " Y. Eces,ae Pos..
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FIGST GRAND S0IREE AND PIC MIC
OF TIE
BOONE CLUB.
ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 7. 1888

Ar SPRING GARDENS,
(FOrmerly occupied by A. Fayier situated on NJ
street, between Seventeenth and Eighteenth.)
TrHE BOON CLUB take great pleasure In an
Il nouaciHG TO their friends and the public gen
eraly that they intend giving their iirst Grand
Soi.ee and Pic Mic at the above named place,
commencing at 4 O'Clock p. III.
Being desirous of rendering this Pic Mic one of
unauoyed pleasure to our friends and patrons TIA
number Of tickets will be limited, and the Com
mittee have determined on no account TO permit
any improper persons on the Ground.
The price Of tiCJets have been fx ed at the low
price OF 81 cents, admitting gentleman and la
dies.
Committee Of Arrangements.
F Wilson, Thos Dewdney, r. Il Masten
jy 30--d
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NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE,

WASHINGTON, DC.
'IHE thtrty-fourth annual course Of Lectures viii
Il commence Oh MONDAY, the I'D of October,
1855, and end OH the LIST March, 1850.
FACULTY.
THOMAS MILLER, NJ. D., Professor Of ANATOMY
and Physiology.
WM. p. JOHNSTON, NJ. D., Professor Of Obstet-
rics, and Diseases Of women and children.
JOSHUA RILEY, M d., Professor of Matera Med
ica, Therapeutics and Hygiene
JNo. FRED. MAY, NJ. D., Professor OF the princi-
pies and practice Of surgery. -.
GRAFTON TYLER, M D., Professor Of Pathology
and practice Of medicine and Of clinical med
LEWIS II. STEINER, M. D., Professor Of Chemis-
try and Pharmacy.
EDWARD NJ. ScorT, NJ. D., Prosector and De-
THOMAS MILLER, NJ. D., DEAN.
Like most similar institutions in Europe, the
desks from which the regular lectures are given
and the words for clinical instruction are under
he same roof,
The entire expense for full course lectures 900 o.
Practical Anatomy by the Demonstration. 10 60
Matrculating fee, payable only once........ "a
Graduating expenses Observation-Disclosures. 25 Gu
Admission to the medical and surgical clinic with
out charge
The lectures will be given in the afternoon and
evening, thereby enabling hose engaged in bust
ness during the morning hours to attend
For further information address
THOMAS MILLER, NJ D.
Dean Of the Faculty
n B.-Medical students desiring situations a.
| resident student in the Washington Infirnarv
(Which Is the clinical department: Of the National
Medical College, are requested to make applCa-
the Washington Intirnary, who viii give any iu-
formation that may be desired.
1t is unnecessary to state the great advantages uf
residence in a hospital for clinical instr action
Those making early application will have prece-
denct. Six are TO be chosen before the LIST Of o.
tobeF. iy 9-eotNoyI
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The PEASANT GIRL yHO SHOULD HAvE BEEN
QUEEN" D. you see yOnd-r woman with
her water piiclCf On her hc ad!'' 4" Yes: what
as remarkable aNcu' her1" She might. n.r-
hNPs, have been this day a Princess Of sEe-
den, and The consOTt OF 2 king"
-, - NIdTs ia Dta'" DO you see yOEder
village on the hi '-slIe2 Thst is CaTdo. Tie
coinIacn soldier BemldOtte ole day feI in loy o
with a peas INT girl Of C@-ac. The pants
would hot let the pJor fellow court her Tie
PCre'0 ddsrOiO, however, one day became a
king, and il he had ma. riea ,.at gtrl SIZE would
nave been a queen; aud now her daughter
thvre, with thI water CT he: head, goes about
and toTmcnts herself that sic is not the Prin-
cess Of Sweden" /. was on the highway irUm
Bastia to San Florenzo that BernadOtte worked
rs a common soldier the roads. At Pou's
d'Ucciani be was made corpOIsi, and very
proud he vas Of his advancement. lie now
watched a superintendent over the vorkznen;
afterwards he copied the rolls Cor IDlbE.so,
Gle * Of court BAtia. There is still a great
mass Of them in hIs handw. lifting among tho
archives at tParis.-WaRdsrtRgs is Corsica
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FIRST GRAND PgIZE EXCURSION
OF THE
Ben Franklin Target Companv

T'h E MEMBERS OF THE BEN FRANK
Il LIN COMPANY most respectfully announce
TO their friends and the public In general that th.
intend giving grand Prize Excursion TO the
ARLINGTON SPRINGS,
on MONDAY, August 9th, upon which no pains
or expense will he avoided. TO make this tks ex-
cursiOn Of the season.
The Committee pledge themselves that proper
order and GecOTum will be maintained
Magnificent Medallion is announced as the
prize for the best shot for the Ladies. valuable
Breast Pin as the Gentlemen's prize.
The edibles and refreshments viii be In the
hands of An experienced caterer.
Prospects, full Military and Cotillon Rand is en-
gayed for the occasion.
7 Tickets ONE Notwithstanding one cen-
tleman and two ladies
The Boat will leave the Fourteenth street bri doe
at ~ O'Clock precisely.
CoRInitteE OF ATrdrg smsHts.
Capt. A. TaIt. Lieut.. f.. ECki0E
Lieut.. j " illiamson. Lieut.. J II. Evans
Sergeant w Tanning. Sergeant II EckloT
Corporal WIN. Heyl. Private q. EdmOndaon.
Private III. X. Schieble. Private A ECkIoH
IN 3l-GL
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FIRST GRAND EXCURSION AND PIC MIC
OF THE
e pire Club.

lNHE EMPIRE CLUB take great pleasure in
announcing to their friends and eit 49, -
he public generally that they will - :
give all Excursion and Pic Me TO the White
House Pavilion MON DAY, August 9th They
have chartered the swift steamer Geo. Washing
ton, for the occasion.
The boat will leave Georgetown at *, Wash
ington SH, Blagden's Wharf, Navy Yard, at y /;
and Alexandra at9k o'clock a m.
II - Stages will ltave the corner Of Fourteenth
street west and Pennsylvania avenue; Seventh
street west, between and e north and the cor
1eg of l. street north and Seventh street west
The pest Iotillon Music has been engaged for
the occasion.
Refreshments and dinner will be served by an
experienced caterer at city prices.
Tickets ONE DOLLAR-44mittin,s 4 gentle
man and ladies, to be had OF any member Of the
Club or Al the boat.
p. S.-As there will te no invitations sent oct
we hope our LADY friends will attend.
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