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ALEXANDRIA CORRESPONDENTS.
ALEXANDRIA, Aug. 5, 1855

ALEXANDRIA, aug. D, 1880.
The following sales of real estate took pIace
on Saturday at public auction, viz One small
frame tenement and lot of ground on Henry
street, to James Fosset, for S205. O1e two
story frame store and dwelling, corner of King
and Patrick, lot twenty-six by sixty, subject
to ground rent of S51 so, to Corse, Snowden
and Corse, for $40. Two two-story frame
houses on King street, lot TWENTY-FIVE by one
hundred, and one new two-story frame house
with basement and attic on Patrick street, lot
forty by twenty-six, with ground rent of $50
per annum, to Samuel Mccormick, for 81 6IO
the three. These sales were for cash and as
the attendance was very small, the prices OBJ
tanned were low beyond recent example.
The melancholy death of DR.. John R. Ed
monds, continues to be subject of much re-
mark In our community. The deceased held,
az the time of his death, the Offices Of physi-
clan to the poor in the Third Ward, and health
ofhcer for the city. His untimely end is deep
ly lamented by his many friends, and the
warmest sympathy is expressed for his be-
reaved family. His remains were conveyed
to Fauquier this morning.
Inc death by consumption of DR.. William
Hoxton, one OF our most esteemed physicians
was currently reported yesterday, but the re-
port, on inquiry, was found to be without
foundation in fact.
The estimable lady of the Rev. j. d. Cou
Ing, of the Methodist Episcopal Church South,
died yesterday after a severe illness.
Notwithstanding the warm weather, cur
city continues unusually healthy for the sea-
son, there being very few cases of the usual
summer diseases.
Last evening the Young Catholics Friend
Society of Alexandria elected the following
officers to serve until February next, viz
George w. Brent, President; John A. Roach,
First Vice President; Robert j. Sheehy, Sec
ond Vice President; Richard l.. Carne, jr.,
Recording Secretary; Thomas " Meagher,
NJ d., Corresponding Secretary; Andrew j.
Gwynn, Book Keeper; John Laphen, Trea-
surer; John I. Hall, 100 South Water street,
Trustee for First Ward; Anthony Moran, &c
King street, Trustee for Second Ward; Ste
phen WOolls, LII Queen street, Trustee for
Third Ward; Thomas Dewitt, 81 Washington
street, Trustee for Fourth Ward; Richard l..
Rote hford, Duke street road, Trustee for West
End Harrison Jacobs, SO Prince street, Stew
ard The society numbers sixty-eight mem
oers, and has on hand fund of SIG.
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OFFICIAL.
TlyAsrlY DEPARTMENT, A

TlIAsrlY DEPARTMENT, Aug. ), 1855.
Notice IL hereby given TO holders of~tcck OF The
loan authorized by the act Of 1875, redeemsble on
and after the 18th November, 1856, that the whole
or any partsf that stock win be purchased by this
department at any time previous TO the 3oth No
vember next, for which . per cent. premium viii
be paid In addition to the sums expressed In the
certificates
And 10 the holders Of the stocks Of the other
loans Of the United States, that purchases OF the
same to the amount Of 81 $40 600 viii also be made
during the same period at the following mates
For stock Of the loan Of lst2, premium Of 10
per cent for stock Ct the loans Of 1877 and lsis,
premium Of Is per cent and for stock issued un-
der the act OF 1850, commonly called Texas-in-
demnity stock, premium Of per cent.
Interest viii also be allowed, at the rate stipu-
lated in the certificates from the LIST July last TO
the day Of settlement here, with one day In add
ton, to enable the Treasures draft TO reach the
party.
Certificates transmitted 10 this deparmer n
der the present notice should be duly assign, =
the United States by the party entitled to receive
the purchase money.
Payment for these stocks will be made by drafts
upon the assistant treasurers at Boston, New York
or Philadelphia, as the parties entitled to receive
the money may direct.
JAMES GUTHRIE,
au 4-dtNov3o Secretary Of the Treasury.
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GoRDoNsvILLE CORRESPONDENCE.
GoRpossvuIs, CvA.O Aug. 4. 1855.

GoRpossvILLs, (VA.) Aug. 4, 1855.
Here We have b pleasant little hamlet of
some four hundred people, pleasantly situated,
and very healthy Tho location Of the rail-
road depot here creates an amount of business
unusual to so small place, and Gordonsville is
one of the most thriving villages we have met
At 10 o'clock the cars are due from Staun-
ton, Alexandria, and Richmond; and then,
after an hour of hustle, all is quiet, except when
the freight trains come numbering along with
their heavy burdens, country produce for the
city, or city imports for the country, till mid
night, then the Richmond and Alexandria
trains meet again, blow a how'd yo-do with
the shrill whistle, change mails and baggage,
and puff at each other for good bye, then STILL
ness resumes her empire and is quiet until
next morning. AGESs.
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MADAME RS ARRIVAL

NADAME X. respectfully informs the public I'm
VI general, that she will give information in all
the affairs relating TO life, health, wealth mar
riages, love, journeys, lawsuits, difficulties in
business, absent friends, sickness and death-and
in respect TO ali other subjects She is also able 10
tell the ages Of persons by reading numbers All
those who wish 20 consult Madame II , will please
call soon, as she Will remain in the city but short
time.
s.She can be consulted at all hours day and even
ing Her name is on the door-D street thre e doors
from Tenth street, No. 33I. Ladies 80 cents and
gentlemen the same aua-2ts
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ATTEMPTED SUICIDE At NIAGARA FALLS
On the ID inst, lady staying at the Falls Of
Niagara, whose behavior had excited susni.
cion. was followed by some persons from IA.
Bile Rock up to the Rapids; and when She had
walked short distance she suddenly plunged
into the Rapids before her pursuers could
reach her. One of them. however ran So,nu
the bank, and wading in the water was sro-
6ied to snatch her from the rapids as She was
floating by towards the Falls. She is from To-
ronto and assigns difficulty with her hus-
band as the reason for the rash act
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ORANGE CORRESPONDENCE.
OpAvcE ~ III V.

ORANGE c. III. Va, Aug. 4. 1855.
night ride by railroad, the scenery around
presenting lovely mOonlit panorama of forest
and dell, farm house and field, and Just before
lawn we found ourselves at the county seat of
Orange. few hundred tenements, stores.
dwellings, &c, four churches, not particularly
remarkable for are architectural beauty, and two
very ordinary hotels, constitute the county
town of the native home of Madison and Tay-
Tor. A plankroad from Fredericksburg is the
principal thoroughfare, and mud and water
make up the others. Though the residents are
true Nirginians-sOciable, kind, and obliginr-
yet the aspect of the place is far from inviting,
and, for resting place from travel, we know
OF many more desirable than this Improve
ments, however, are perceptibe here. About
the depot mechanics are busily engaged On
several houses, and in few years the in
nuence OF the stirring railroad near it NAV
even shake The slumbers of this sleeping ham
let.
n distressing occurrence on the road few
days ago is much talked of here, and excites
general sympathy An old gentleman, a resi-.
dent OF Louisiana, who has been for some
months past visiting the various Virginia
springs, In the hope of imbibng from these
hygeian fountains the health he So longed for.
and GeSpalring at last, started home to die.
Ills strength, which hope had hitherto nursed
began to fail as he moved on towards his desti.
nation, until arriving at the Cuipepper denot
ne became too weak to journey ON, and tainted.
AT the Waverly all the aid that human
skill could afford was given in vain In few
days he reached home more permanent than
his earthly abiding place. AGENs.
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10 Owing to the moving of our newspaper
press to its present location, and the changing
of the engine and the shafting to adapt it to
the new press-rOom, we shall be compelled to
depend upon the hire of laborers for few
days for the "pOwer' necessary to print our
paper. Subscribers receiving their papers
somewhat later than usual in the meanwh lille
will, therefore, know the cause of the delay.
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NEW PRESIDENT OF LIBERIA "A letter from
President Roberts, dated June Is, received at
the Office of the Massachusetts, Colonization
Society, brings the first intelligence of the
election of the Hon. Stephen A. Benson AS
President of the Republic of Liberia, for two
years, commencing on the first Monday in Jan
uary next President Roberts says
" Mr.. Benson, you are aware, came to Libe-
ria when child Of six years old, and has been
reared and educated upon her soil And ner-
haps no man in Liberia is better acquainted
with the history and laws of his country: bet
ter understands her wants and resources: the
character of her people-more especially the
aboriginal portiOn-and particularly the true
policy OF this government with respect to its
foreign and domestic relations. He has ac.
CURED good knowledge of these by long pub
lie service and close attention to various Off
cial duties, which, from time t. time, have
devolved upon him. He is a gentleman of
sterling moral WORTH fine native talents, and
in every important respect well qualified for
the duties Of his office"
President Roberts had declined a re-elec.
ton. The Opposition candidate was Ed
ward j. Roge, very active, enterprising and
successful merchant, who emigrated a few
years since from Indiana. Mr.. Benson's home
is In Bossa county SO that the " lower coun-
ties" can no longer complain that the Mesura.
do people keep all the power in their own
hands.
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BARGAINS IN LACES, RIBBONS, &c.

bAhUAINS IN LACES, hkBBONS, &C.
ITNO THE LADIES' will commence this day
l. 10 sell off my stock at cost, to make room for
Fall Goods. My stock consists of Straw and
Gimp Bonnets, Bonnet and Sash Ribbons, Can
Trimming and Fancy Ribbon Laces, Embroid-
cries, Nets, Caps, Gloves, &c.
l name in part
Straw and Gimp Bonnets, 12kc. TO SIS
Straw Hats, Caps and Gipses
Bonnet Cap and Sash Ribbons all prices
Emb'd Sets from 25c. to SIS
Do Habits and Collars
Do Sleeves, 12H cents to 80 a pair
Lace emb'd Sleeves ard Collars
Do Bands and Wells
Do Habits, falls and CAPS
Muslin do Edgings and,Insertings
Cambria do do do
do do Bands and Flouncings
Muslin do do do
Linen emb'd Handkerchiefs
Plain and fig'd Nets
And lot Of Dress Caps, which will be sold
cheap to close them out
Perfameries, Soaps, Combs, Brushes and lo;
OF Fancy Notions. A TATE.
No. 3l4 Pa. ave, betw 10th and 1lth SITS
au 6-eo3t
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AGENTS FOR THE STAR.

The following persons are authorized to con-
tract for the publication Of advertisements in
the Star:
Philadelphia-V. B. PALMER, N. W. corner
Of Third and Chestnut streets.
New York-S. M. PErrINeILL b Co., Nassau
street.
BostoE-V. B. PALMER, Sccllay's Building
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E Railroad iron, it is stated, has advanced
to the enormous price of S62 per ton in the
New York market, therenewed demand being
greater than the supply. The last aivices
from w ales give the quotation Of f7 Is there
on shipboard, with large orders under execu-
ton.
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FOURTH OF July AT CoNsrAyrNop,r ON
the anniversary of our natl as b!stl.-day a
large collection of Italian and Hungarian
refugees gave q serenade 70 the American
Minister who made them speech, on the &C.
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GEORGETOWN COLLEGE, d. C.

'INHE next session of this Institution will CON-
= mence On Monday, the Sd Of September. The
preparatory department and collegiate course are
both conducted by able and experienced Profess
sors, who devote themselves to the moral and in
teilectual advancement Of those confided to their
care.
large and spacious building has Just been
completed to be used exclusively for the accom-.
mediation Of the younger students. Their dormi-
tory, play grounds, study hall, class rooms &c
will be entirely distinct from those OF the Other
students, and officers especially assigned will at.
tend them IN their pastnes and preside over their
studies: A complete separation will thus be ef.
fected between the younger and older students.
the advantages Of which must be apparent m Ali
ton Of youth. Z
The observatory Of the College, its extensive
philosophical apparatus, rich and varied Libraries,
and Cabinet Of Minerals, Geological Specimens
and Shells, afford to the Students Of this Institu
ton advantages rarely to be met with
u A. MAGUiRE,
gu S-difn President
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Total entered sll7,sI5,O3o slI5.OHT2S ss4c56 37s
About two-thirds of the decline in the i'm
ports has been in dry goods; the total of this
description entered at this port since January
Ist being $50, 5S4, 500 less than for the first
seven months of last year, and SO, 697, 226 less
than tOr the same period of 1858 The total
receipts for cash duties since January 1st is
S5,696, AS less than for the same period Of last
year, and S7,720, l4S less than for the CORES
ponding period of 1853. The exports, exclu-
slve OF specie, since January 1St are only
I,I9, 946 less than for the same period Of last
Year.
We also find in the Inteiligsncer the follow
ing synopsis of the doings of the recent New
Jersey Know Nothing State Convention:
- TIE AMERICAN ORDER IN NEW JERSEY
The know Nothing State Council of New Jer-
sey met at Trenton Oh Wednesday The
changes proposed in the Ritual of the three
degrees we've adopted. They make the obi
CATION binding upon the members not to ex-
pese the secret workings Of the Order, end ia
king the power from members to leave the
Order after nominations OF candidates shall
have been made.
l. Alter dispOsing of the amendment to the
Ritual the National Platform was taken up
various preambles and resolutions were offered
relative to it, e.;citing a warm and animated
discussion, which resulted in the adoption of
series of resolutions expressive of the sense
of the Council on the bject The following
is a synopsis of the conclusions arrived at:
The preamble declares the primary object of
the organization to be the support of the ssen-
tally American principles-America ruled by
Americans, al d opposition to the policy of the
Romi-h church that the question Of slavery il
a SIDE issue that the Ma ional Council has no
power to legislate, either afirmatively or neg
atively, upon the question /; and that many Of
the sentiments of the twelfth article donot agree
with the fourth.
The first resolution warmly approves all but
the twelfth article Of the national platform.
protests against that article, and asserts Con-
gressional independence upon the question of
slavery as upon questions Of commerce. cur
rency, or Internal improvement. The second
declares for the support of the Constitution and
the constitutional principles of the Order TIE
third asserts that the Missouri Compromise bill
was one of wise craftsmanship, which secured
tie peace and harmony of the country for thir-
ty-hve years; views il in the light of COM
pact and denourccs its repeal rs an act tend
lag TO destroy the harmony which has so long
existed. TIL fourth declaims against sectional
divisions OF the American party-no North. no
south, 10 East, no West-and advocates auniop
upon questions purely NATIONAL
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WHITE COFFEE.-Sixtyb bags prime white
w Coffee just received and for sale by
au6-eo3t MURRAY SENNES
YOUNG LADIES CLASSICAL INSTITUTE

100 street, betuceer 5th and 6tA,
(Removed from No. Indiana avenue
STEPHEN III. MIRICk, A. NJ, PRINCIPAL
FINHE next Academic year Of this School, form
Il erly under the care of Rev. X. W. Cushman
d. d., but for the last two years in charge of the
present PRINCIPALLY viii commence Monday, Sep
tember 10, 1855. Experienced teachers are en-
ployed in every department. Every branch Of a
solid and ornamental education is taught, and d.
plomas are given to those who complete the pre-
scribed course
Circulars, giving further information, can be OBJ
tained at the bookstores and by application to the
Principal. au7-eo2m
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LAUeHrER.-It is good thing to lsuyb q,
any rate, says Dryden, and If q straw can
4'kis s'asn' 1t il AZ iasEglsgtVf bsppipsss
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EXCURSION TO
FORT WASHINGTON e. WHITE ROUSl
On THURSDAY, Aug. 10,

On THURSDAY, Aug. 10,
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE METHODIST EPI>Co-
PAL CHURCH, CAPITOL HILL.
THE Steamer GEO. WASHINGTON having
l. been been chartered hart Tst for the occasion
precisely.
Band Of good music will be in attendance
and everything that can conduce to the pleasure
and comfort of the Company will be done
An efficient caterer will he on the boat to fur
nish refreshments TO those that may desire them
The Boat will stop at the Navy y ard also for
passengers.
Tickets 80 cents-Children under II years, 25
cents.
Tickets can be had at the Drug Store of Mr. Nc
Pherson, Capitol Hill, and at the Bookstore of w
Nj. Morrison CO.. Pa. avenue, or from either OF
the Committee.
COMMITTEE:
VIM Waugh, Mr. Marion,
Mr. Jones, Keep Phillips
James Smallwood au6-eotlfth
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To the Families of the District.
Johr SON Metronolitan Washing Machine

NEw ISvENTIoN-(PATENT JUsT IssCED)
SENERAL already sold, giving entire satisfac-
- ton TO the purchasers. Price only SO Saves
TINE, MONEY! LABOR, The METROrOL-
lTAN WASHING MACHINE does not and ran
rot (from the arrangement Of its parts) injure
clothes in the least, though they be Of the most
oughly removed. Experienced and competent
Judges pronounce IL the best thing of the kind
yet out. A boy or girl can operate IL with the
greatest ease. Call and get information. Present
agencies: HAUPTMAN'S Furnishing Store. 9th
street. near the Avenue; and WEBB'S Steam
turning Factory, q street, between 9th and eth.
Other depots will be established so soon as az
engagements are perfected.
ALBERT 4. DOUGLAS, (comer of 9th and
streets lsland Sole Proprietor for the District Of
COLUMBIA au If
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SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS

The Union praises the Democracy of Cali
fornia for the bOldness and correctness with
which they stand up for principle and the ex-
cellent judgement they have evinced in select
ing candidates.
TIE Htetiigencer denies the soft impeach-
ment of fayOring general interposition of all
the neutral powers to put a stop to the current
eastern war. Of the commerce of New York
the Lateiiigeneer says:
The imports of foreign merchandise at the
port Of New York for the the month of July
were nearly 81 ,O0O, coo less than for July of
last year. The following is a comparative
summary of this months imports for three
years:
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COAL.-COALm-COALm.

A CARGO Of best quality White Ash Anthracif
: Coal, egg size, now adoat, soon to arrive for
sale by the ton or vessel load
ID This description Of Coal has been used by
hotels here, and pronounced TO be Of a most supe-
rior quality: We viii deliver il from our wharf
to families in any part of the CITY. al Pbiladelpbis
wholesale prices, only adding the cost Of cartinc
J.. f SHIELDS CO,
Corner Ninth and II streets ,
au i-lw% HnteD
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THE LAND OF GOLD California unveiled;
l. Reality versus Fiction; by H. r Helper,
vol. FRANCK TAYLOR.
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IMrORTs AN NEW YORK IN TuE MONTH or IrIY-
SO, O7s ,50T So. 22s $50

The total imports at the same port for the
last seven months are $50, 7S5, 349 less than for
the corresponding period of last year, and
S33, 65S, 654 less than for the same period of
1888. We annex comparison for the periods
named
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HO-N
1NHE oopartnership heretofore existing under tie
name OF BURNS COCHRAN was this day dis
solved by mutual consent HARMON BURNS vii
continue the business IT the old stand No. 4C-N
Pennsylvania avenue
All persons indebted 10 the establishment viii
pleas make payment TO III. Burns, who will paw
al demands. gainst the late firm
HARMON BURNS.
GEO. w. COCHRAN
q
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III The undersigned respectfully recon-.
inends his former partner and friend 10 the pa
tronage of his friends, confident that his utmost
abilities, Heretofore, will be exerted TO please
au i-3t GEO. w. COCHRAN
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ICE CREAM DEPOT.

TUE undersigned respectfully informs the citi-
Il zens that he has opened Depot al No. eoS
street, between 18th and lith streets, for the
sale q ICE CREAM from the Mansion Farm,
and solici's share of patronage
He will deliver the Cream in any part Of the
city al % per gallon. Any one wishing 10 be
served Is requested TO leave their orders at the
above Depot before O'Clock p. M.
au 3-3t* CHARLES ii. WRIGHT.
GPECIAL C3RD.-At:ention is respectfully
~ called to the Trustees sale O. two snug Coz
age Houses on south ID, between 18th and 18th
streets west, 10 take place Oh the premises, on
Friday afternoon, August Sd. al O'Clock.
j. G. MCGUIRE,
au I'D Aucticacer.
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4 RARE CHANCE r or sale. a small stoc X ~
= segars and Tobacco, and store for rent IL j.
one OF the best business stand in the city, and any
wishing TO engage in the business, the stock and
fixtures will be sold cheap.
r, En9uireo Of GEORGE .SIEBEL, eth, between
ii and streets am 3-da.
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FEXCURSION.-T Excursion to the
O>GA White House Of the Brotherhood of the
Union will take place on TUESDAY, August 9TH
1855.
The boat will leave the City Wharf at O'Clock
p. M, Navy Yard 2A, and Alexandria ajax.
Tickets ONE DOLLAR
For particulars see posters. au3-a&
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MRS. A. e.. REDMOND,S

NEW Gallery of Daguerrean Art and Photo
~ graphing is at No. 80 Pa. avenue northeast
corner of 18th street, over Ford & Bros Drug
Store, Washington.
Pictures taken at SO cents and upwards
Mrs. r. is a graduate of Whitehurst's establish.
ment and
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ODD FELLOWS HALL.
ELEVENTH ANNUAL VISIT OF
kU KEL,S
OP e r A TROUPE!

Who, in addition 10 a most successful and per-
fectly organized Ethiopian Corps OF
COMEDIANS, yOCALISTS, T. DANCERS,
now include the highly celebrated infant prodIgies
THE WELLS CHILDREN.
This joint combination renders their portrsiture,
UNEQUALl.ED IN TALENT.
They will commence on MONDAY EVEN
ING, August 9th
Admission TWENTY FIVE CENTS
Doors open at :, commencing at &, and couclu.
ling at 10 o'clock
au lot JNo r. FORD, Agent.
HAIR BRUSHES, COMBS. OK Marrow Po-
l. made, Barry's Tricopherous. Tooth BruShe~
Porte Monniaes, Lily White, Emories, Elastic
Ribbon and Cord, Fans, Cabas, &c, for sale az
extremely low prices, at
au4-G LAMMoND's, eth St
MATER COOLERS.-Someo Of the hands
w soonest and best everyway in the city, viii
he sold at reduced prices
Also, Double Ice Pitchers, lower than ever az
The HousekeePers' furnishing Store, 400 Seventh
street q. FRANCIS.
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E@wESTERN HOSE Goa meeting Of
49, the Western Hose Company will be held
at their Hose House at O'Clock THIS EVEN
ING. Every member will be expected to attend
as there Is business Of importance to be brough t
before the Company. +. Il. WATSON,
au Cts Act Sec