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SPIRIT OF TIE MORNING PRESS.

The Unsor discusses the Eastern question,
says that Barclay Martin, of Tennessee, is no
Know Nothing that q Know Nothing Fire
Company In Evansville, Indiana, recently re-
fused to throw water on burning house be-
cause 1t was the property Of q German; and
compliments the New York Express for the
good temper in which it discusses the final
admission Of Kansas as q slavs-holdine State.
The Intsltgsncsr also discusses the Eastern
war question at length, coming to our so long
ago declared conclusion that the contest has
hardly fairly opened; and that Mr.. Drouyn
dc rHays, the late French Minister Of War,
resigned because of his disapprovsl Of the
policy Of his master, the Emperor, which
looks to the dedication Of all the power and
wealth of France to force on Russia the ac
oeptance of the rejected point mooted in the
recent Vienna conference.
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CTRAYED AWAY

STRAY ED AWAY on Friday, the 4th o.
about eleven years OF age Had on when he leit, -
pair OF snuff colored pants and a straw hat. An
swers 10 The name Of Jake. Any one giving fnfoi-
nation 10 MONTEZUMA DAGGS, AZ Sevensn
ly and reward II desired. may l6-2w
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MANSION FARM ICE CREAM.

THE subscriber wishes 10 notify the citzeps thar
i he lie in constant receipt Of the above eel -
sbrated ICE CREAM from Baltimore daily H0
Is made of pure Cream, and will be sold al 10 W
gallon, delivered at any hour during the day. in 4
any part Of the city,. The smallest quantity sold viii
be half gallon.
he constantly receives Pennsylvania and Della
the Centre Market House, near the Eneine House.
during market house, al which place orders can be
left for Ice Cream. Any one ORDERING must either
article pwTS pacT
NAV 24-lw<
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AoooNoDArISs;-The Texas Ranger tells us
ofa very accommodating postmaster In Bellville.
Austin county. Hear him; -.
The little and accommodating postmaster i,
Benz. Greenville, is real model immediately
after the mail is opened he takes the papers and
letters and delivers them around town to the
proper owners, ard saves the citizens the
trouble Of going to the Office He 10 certainly
entitled to premium for obliging QUALIFIED
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ICE CREAM AND SODA WATER.

" iate, Lemon, Strawberry, Pine Apple and, Or
anee. Also, German Creams, Water Ices, Blance
mango, Chariotts, Jellies, sc. The Sodi is of the
uss IN the ey on the old principle Of manufacture
WITH Pure Fruit syrups without the usual drug mix
lures.
CAKES and CONFECTIONERY Of all kinds sent
to any part Of the city.
Sresms " per eallon-62k cents per Of.
n. b.-Ladies Saloon up stairs
Parties Supplied. j. G. WEAVER,
Pa. av, No. SA5 opp. Browns Hotel.
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a Wheat crops are looking very we'll every
where, and a much greater area has been
planted with grain than ever before. There +,
need for it all; and it lie to DO hoped that
when the crop begins to reach our markets.
the same insane expectation fever will not pre-
vail which has led to the present sxtrayaeant
prices and scarcity.-U. S Gazette.
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MOUNT VERNON TEL,
Cane NAV MeNU Laraer


VINHE above House has been completely finished
Il and furnished, and will comfortably aecofnm6-
date $50 guests. The house is situated within the
city, standing by itself on probably the best beach
for bathing in the world The house is upward Of
500 feet in lengh the dining room Is 45Q feet, Al
together, the MOUNT VERNON HOTEL affords
the coolest and most delightful in the wora.
Families Of six persons and upwards can be ac-
commodated with private tables, having their meals
furnished at any hour agreeable 10 them. An ordi-
nary will also be set at regular hours for those who
are not in parties, and who may prefer Table
d'IIote.
large number # private Dining Rooms have this
season been added, for parties desiring TO be strictly
private.
An Arte.ian Well has been bored nearly 100 feet
in DEPTH and furnishes pure son water throughout
the house.
Large and comm0dious stabling have been added.
rbe Hotel has every modern Improvement, In
deed, every thing has been ordered TO give comfort
and pleasure 10 the guests.
A full Band Of Music will be in attendance during
the whole season.
Letters addressed 10 the proprietors, directed 10
Cape Island, Cape May, n. j., will be promptly
answered. :. .,-
SAMUEL D. WooLMAN { co.;
may S-2ws Propnetors.
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n The movsmsn. in Syracuse to lay down
Inc Russ pavement in a street of that city, has
oeen abandoned. The Standard says, accor.
eng 70 the best authority in possession Of the
city sticials, the expense would not be less
than eighteen dollars per square yard,
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The Virginia Election Returns.

Tae following Virginia election news, ad-
ditionAl to the returns published in our last
issue, goes to show the correctness Of our ori
sinsl estimate of II, $50 majority for Wise:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-05-29

1WssaW the following endorsement to.
day upon . one dollar bill: The last of An
iI,spsnt fortune, left me by . dying grand.
J. Z. P.-B0ston TslsgyspA.
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/" TO BAKERS AND CONNECTION

EhS.'
CIOPS, Molasses, and Currants, sc.
Il 2 bales LIST sort hops, growth Of 1854
90 bbs strictly prime New Orleans Molasses
1000 lbs extra NICE Currants, (equsl to the new
c-cpN
400 lbs Shelled Almonds
1000 lbs Havana Sugar, zine grain and coior)
20 lbs clarified DO.
Also, Almonds, Palm Nuts, Filberts, Wanuts,
Pecans, Dates, Prunes, Cherries, Plums, &C &c.
In store and for sale at extremely low prices.
VIM. Nj. GRIPS,
81 Louisiana av bet. 9th and 9Th streets.
NAV 26-6t
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ICE CREAM.

A T the old stand, corner Of r and 9th street. can
"a be had the best quality of ICE CREAM.NA
WATER ICES and CONFECTIONERY cfSJ
All orders promptly Intended 10. 4
nave opened my Saloon for the seasons, v h.Is
nothing but the best quality shall be kept An wish,
ing good article would do well 10 call.
may ~ lI THOS ECKAEnT
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THE ONLY PLACE


NTHERE the genuine Black Teas used i'm Eu
w rope can be obtained is al the TEA STORE,
No $40 Seventh street, opposite the National Ia.
teiigenccr Office, where can be had al all times
English and London Breakfast Teas, Congo, Orange
Petco, Pekoe Flowers, sc. All other kinds Of
Teas always on hand at very low prices, wholesale
and retail. HALL & HENNING.
may 29-Cc3t (Union)
MAP OF WASHINGTON CITY.
IVA Finely engraved on copper. and brought up &c
the present time. Size Is by IL inches.
All the Streets avenues, public buildings, church
es, burial grounds, markets, banks, halls hotels fir,
companies, public schools, ETC., distinctly des
ignated. Piice 20 cents.
GRAY g. BALLANTYNE,
may 29-3t Booksellers, 406 Seventh st.
THE MISSING BRIDE, by Mrs. southwerh
Il Dickens's New Stories, vol
hckwick Papers, so cents
Kate Aylesford, q novel, by c. g. Peterson
Afraja, by Theodore Mugge
The Initials; new edition
Stanhope Burleigh, by Helen Dhu
Ingenne, by Alex. DUNES
Price of a Crown, by Eugene Sue.
may 29- FRANCK TAYLOR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-05-29

A CARD.
NJ A. TYSON - SISTERS take this
Nl. method of informing their patrons and the
public that their school will be continued usual
in this city for day scholars exclusively and win
reopen on the 18th September next the scholastic
year will terminate the LIST Of July following. In
connexion with the above, il is also their determ-
nation TO open their establishment in the country
for the reception OF boarding pupils on the first Of
known hereafter.
Applications may be made al their institution on
F street, between 18th and 18th. may Q6-6t
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PROSPECTS, CORNET BAND.

RODI SIsI y OONNLI DdND'
VFlilS Band is suitable for an and all purposes
and iswauanted 10 give satisfaction TO all those
who rlay be pleased 10 engage them, either az II
Brass, Reed, or Cotillon Band. =
Any number OF musicians TO be had al the shI =
est notice by applying TO
FREDERIC PRoSPERI,
Leader, at Taltavut's Store, opposite the
Marine Barracks.
n B.-Orders left a; Hilbus Hitz's Music De
pot, will be promptly attended to.
may 2S-4m
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HAYi-HAfi

HAY,-HAf!i
NOTICE TO PERSONS IN wANrJoF BAy,
Wa sah6,ns at f oSC su Wharf :Iee.
which will be sold at the Wharf, IT o. 50 per lo0
lbs, if taken from the WHAT
MATTlNGEY q BROTHER.
may 25-1w (In.eD
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I M Z
TO THE LADIES.

NEW MILLINEaY Miss THOMPSON
IN is now opening another invoice OF those =
handsome Leghorns, Nespolitans, English
Split Straws, Lace, Grape, sIs, and other ~
Hats ar our salesroom No. $40 Penn. avenue. -
Ladies will also find at our store a rich lot OF En-
broideries, Nantes, Lace Sbawls, &c, when We
are selling at yer, moderate prices.
HUTCHINSON 4 MUNRO,
may 2s-6t Periumery and Fancy Dealers.
flint CT cod.
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FOR THE ORANGE & ALEXANDRIA

FOR THE ORANGE & ALEXANDRIA
AND MANASSAS GAP RAILROADS.
THE Subscribers Coaches n call Tor PASSENGERS
Ra,s e co.ess. "n iss ss s
the Steamers THos CoLLYER or GEORGE WASHING
Toy, which leave Washington al 6 a m.
M Meals furnished on the boats.
Persons wishing the Coaches 70 call fot them can
leave their name and residence with Mr.. John T.
TiIlman, near tn. Capitol gate Mr. BUTTS drug
store corner ?Cunsylvania aveHue and 18th street;
or at Geo. & Thos. Parker & &c. b store,
Coaches can be had for Pleasure TTips.
NAV 2S-2m WILLIAM WHALEY.
o. REWARD Strayed from the subscriber
tDO on the 2lst instant, young light red cow
she is with cali. The above reward will be given
If tai en- out of the city, and 50 il found in the city,
JOHN WISENBORN,
80 N. York ave, bet. lst and % SITS
may 2S-3ts
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THE POTOMAC RIVER STEAdbOAT

THE POTOMAC RIVER STEA dbOAT
COMPANIES STEAMER ALICE G. PRICE,
CAPT. SAMUEL BAKER,
IT, Will commence her regular
trips On TUESDAY MORNING,
18th instant, touching al the different Landings
on the river.
I.eace Washington at and Alexandra at o'elk
on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Returning, viii
leave Cone River At O'Clock, on Wednesday and
Saturday mornings, until further notice.
may 26-d
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CORPORATIONS
w per cent Stock for sale by co
NAV 29-2W hiGGS . w.
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The henomonee Indians. BY the treaty Of
May IL, 1854, the Menomonee Indians have
secured to themselves twelve townships of
land, ia the form Of a parsllelosram, on VOLTS
river, Wisconsin, intended as their perm ansnt
home, $50 be held a. Indian lands" instead
Of quantity in tho Far West as was contem-
plated in their treaty of 1s48 This change
wo understand, is In consequence of the hu.
mane policy which has been adopted, to intro.
duce, If possible, the blessings of tho Chris.
tian religion and tho arts Of CIVILIZED life amone
this remnant Of once powerful tribe Of the
wandering sons Of the forest, who are so fast
fading frem our view, for all which the treaty
amply provides. May God speed and give
success to all such efforts.
a new United States Land District has
been made in California with the land ofice
at Los Angeles. The legislature of the State
call for tho establishment Of fourth one, but
the Secretary of tho Interior is prohibited by
Law from complying with suoh request, ex-
cspt by order of Congress.
The United States Faigat Constitution
The Navy Department have advices of the
sailing of the United States frigate Constitu.
ton for Portsmouth, N. H., from Havana, on
the 18th instant.
Appointed. B. Birmingham has been
appointed Collector Of Customs at Yorktown,
Va, vice H. W. Moreland, who failed to
qualify. --' .
Gone to his Desk.-Theodore Reed, of In
diana, whose appointment to . 81 200 clerk
ship in the Pension Bureau We announced q
month ago, has entered on the discharge Of
his duties there. .-.....
The Current Operations Of the Treasury
repartnept.-on yesterday, the 18th of May,
there were Of Treasury Warrants entered on
the books Of the Department .a..
For the Treasury Department. S23O78 Is
For tho Interior Department. .... 1894 81
For the Customs. ................ 1,428 16
tsrsd ............:...:....... l7,loo 90
For covering into the Treasury
from customs. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 70 0S
For covering into the Treasury .
from miscellaneous s0urces.... 26 81
On account Of the Navy......,... S0,442 IL
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OTRsYED OR sTOLEN from the sub
- scrber on Saturday night, May eelh, s~
black Horse, with a short bushy tsil, gray ~
forwar and blind in his right eye tuitsoie ~
,,ard will no given if returned to the owner, on T
between Az and 9th SITS Island s
NAV 29-3t& ThhNES henN
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-01-13

SIR :-As the time is fast approaching
when the Democrats ,hould select candl-
date to represent Highland county, in the
next Legislature Of Virginia. we ale i'm
duced, from sense Of your uutlinching
devotion to the Interests Of this county, to
ask that you announce yourseit as rard
date TO serve as in the capacity above in
Dictated. From an interchange Of view,
in regard TO this matter with Democrats
from different parts Of this county, we are
induced to call upon you in this manner.
Hoping to have All early response from you
we conclude by saying that should it be
your pleasure to speak i'll the affirmative,
we promise you the support Of
MANY DEMOCRATS.
Hig hlaad c., JlI 6, 1855.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-01-13

SELLING OFF AT COST.

TNH f subscriber being about TO remomc to Rich
i mond early in the Spring will, in the meantime,
sell his stock at and under cost for cash. IT consists
in part of the following viz handsome Terra Gotta,
Paran, and Gilt China Pitchers, Gold band bcauti-
fully decorated Tea Sets, China and Bohemian Flow
Vases, Cologne Bottles, handsome motto Cups and
Saucers, Work Boxes, Lamps looking Glasses, also
full assortment of white and blue Granite and COM
mon Ware blue printed and white Granite dinner
sets, Britannia Lamps. Coffee and Tea pots, Knives
and Forks Tea and Table Spoons, Silver plated and
common with a large assortment of Glass ware such
as Bowls, Butter Pickle and Preserve dishes. Tum-
blers Gobets, Wine Glasses, Decanters, Jelly and
Egg Glasses, Champaignes, MoIasses Pitchers, Salt
Stands with every other article connected with the
business, a great variety of Toys and Fancy Goods
too numerous for insertion.
Those in want of any of the above articles will do
well to give an early CALL he is determined to sell
and give bargains.
Dealers supplied at Ion figure.
E. s. HICKSON.
ALSO,--for sale new fine toned Rosewood Piano,
made by Knabe Gchel & Co., new Guitar and a
London twist, new double barrellcd Gun.
Jan. 10. E. S. II.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-01-13

On the 26th of December near New Market Mr.
JoHN SHoMo, son of Mr.. John Shomo, Sem, aged
% years, months & 20 days, leaving wife and 8
children.
At the hotel in Bridgcwater, Rockingham country
on Friday the 9th Of January, at O'Clock p. NJ Mr..
Marcus BAKER, of Frederick county, aged about
65 years of age,
At his residence near Greenvie, Augusta county
on the soth ult, sAA'L LIGHrLER, Sa., in the eth
Near Greenville, Mr.. GEORGE CRoBARsEn, ST., at
an advanced age.
Near Middletown. on the l4th inst, Mr.. JAcoB
SHAaBAUGH, aged II years, months and 10 days.
On the Long Glade, Augusta county, on Sunda y
the nth ult. Mr.. THOMAS BELL, in the SD year of
his age.
The death Of this venerable and worthy man is a
source of sorrow and regret to all who knew him.
No man ever died with more unblemished charac-
ter, and what gave lustre to all his other virtues
heart that manifested itself in works more than in
words. lie died resting on the merits of the Lord
Jesus, possessing peaceful hope of happy ilnmor-
talty.
At Mr.. Yarbrough's IN New Hope, on Saturday
evening. the 30th OF December 1854, after short,
but severe Illness Mr.. WV OvERHoALr, in the 53rd
year of his age. The deceased short time before his
death, in company with his wife visited the family of
his Father-in-law, with the design of spending few
happy days with them. During his stay there, he
was attacked with Pneumonia, and after brief i'll
ness was cut down by the fell-destroyer. He was
aware however, that death was fast approaching !;
and knowing that his time to die had come, he. in
confidence camly resigned his spirit into the faith
full hands of his Kind Redeemcr.
The deceived was nan of very engaging man
ncrs, and was much admired and esteemed for his
riany virtues; he exceedingly kind in his feel
ngs cheerful in his disposition, and winning in all his
department.; his friends and admirers very nu-
merous as might be expected in the of one who
was amable and Kind. Our whole community
mcurns his sudden death. For many years his loss
will be deeply felt in the bercayed family circle. and
in the social gatherings of friends. Mr.. Overhoalt
has left aniabe and fond wife, few relations and
numerous devoted friends TO deplore his sudden
death. Farewell kind and excellent one, Thou hast
left us to return more and hast entered into thy
rest. Farewell, until we meet again in those chimes
where sin and death are unkno Nm forever,
o let me loan with living faith
Upon my Saviour's breast
That when he calls my soul away
may with joy resign this clay,
And rise to heav' My rest.
My flesh resign Yes, lay it down,
But yet with steadfast hope
That in the day of final doom,
Deaths Victor shall command my tomb
It's trust to render up.
Yes. let my faith and hope be firm,
Firm as the heavenly hills
That naueht in all the world may move
Ny heart from my Reedeemer's love,
Who all his world fulfls. X
va The Staunton and Harrsonburg paper are re-
quested to copy.
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s U 8 S cRlR E

n u. GRESHAM, Book, Magazine, Newspaper
and Periodical Agent, opposite the Va Hotel, is
now receiving subscriptions to the Magazines Papers
&c.
Electric Magazine, Harpcr's, Knickerbockcr. Ora
hams, Arthur's Home Magazine Godey's Lady's
Book; Frank Leslie's Gazette Of Fashions; Magazine
of Art; Edinburgh Review, Westminster, London
Quarterly, North British, Blackwoods, Peterson's
Ladies Review Yankee Notions Ballow's Pictori.
81; Flag Of Our Union; Star $panged Banner; Sat
urdsy Evening Post; Saturday Courier; New York
picaynne; Uncle Sam; Know Nothing; Yankee Pri-
vateer; True Flag London Illustrated News; London
News; London Punch; Boston Museums; Police Ga
zett N. Y. daily and weekly Herald; Times and SUM-
Bait. daily Sun; Richmond daily dispatch; Phila
Ledger; Wide Awake.
The above list embraces in part the Magazines ant
Newspapers for which he is agent, all OF which vii
be furnished at tho publishers prices free OF postage
E9- Now is the time to bring or send your Sub
&C riptions to 7. H. GRESHAM, Ag't.
NH~Liberal discount to Clubs. TIL G..
Jan. 13. 1855.
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Central hank.

The Stockholders Of the Central Ba nix
met on Wednesday the 10Th. The fol-
lowing gentlemen were elected Directors
fes one year: WIN. Kinney, B. F. Points.
II. W. Sh~6sy. }. D. Imboden. Geo. E.
Price, J. N. Woodward. W. A. Bell J..
BAyiot, r. NJ. Stout. M. q. Harman, J. NJ.
McCue, II. g. Guthrie. Rev. w. G. Camp.
bell.
Several Of the old Directors resigned, as
follows: A. H. II. Stuart. 4. P. E,kridge,
and John Stribling. w. nj. Tate was also
one Of the old Directors.
The Stockholders did not get through
with their business on the 10th. adjourned
tall Saturday the Goth inst. The salary oil
the President Nj. Kinney will then be fixed
1t IS now $1,000.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-01-13

On the I'd inst, by the Rev. Henry Brown, Mr.
WAsHINsroN STEPHENSON, and Miss SUSAN WILSON
all Of Highland co., Va.
On the 4th inst, by the Rev. Henry Brown Mr.
JoEL VARNER and Miss PuEBE H., daughter of Thos
K. Kerr, all Of Pacahontas county.
On the 21st of December, by the Rev. Noah Sny
der, M. EPHRAIM SIMMONS & Miss SARAH, daugh
ter Of Mr.. Jacob Simmons,-all of Pcndleton coun
ty.
On the 21st of December, by the same, Mr.. GEO
w. KExRoAD 4 Miss ELIZA MAnGAnR daughter u
Dir. Eli Hooyer,-all of Pendeton county,
On the Gath OF December, by the same, Mr.. Phil
!. VARSEn 4 Miss CArHARINE, daughter of Mr.
Christian Smith,-all of Pcndleton county.
On sunday morning the 10th ult., by the Rev
Ikos. w. Roberts, Mr.. ROBERT w. JOHNSON & Mis-.
MARGARET HILMAS,- all of Augusta county.
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SCHOOL QUOTA For 1855.

rINfiE following table shows the amount passed to
the credit Of each Commissioner for the current
year
The uniform rate of tuition is fixed at fire cents per
day for services rendered subsequent to the LIST day
ct October last, but no payment will be made fol
fractions of days charged in any account Printed
forms must be used by teachers in making ent their
law. They can always be had gratis on application
at my Office; and would suggest, that if Commits
sioners would call send for supply for their re.
spective district it would save much trouble to all
parties interested. 415
shall publish in few days list of School books
for adoption in the Schools patronzed by the Board.
j. D. IMBODEN., Sup't. Schools.
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STRANGE BUT TOO TRUE /!

CLOTHIaG offered still lower. New Supplies for
" the Holidays. My Stock of Clothing having
been largely increased by new supplies, within the
last few days. which must be reduced before the end
of this season. have concluded TO sell off all articles
of Clothing for cash and cash only with but the small
lest margin for profit added TO The cost price, many
articles even at Cost. II is striking fact, that
Clothing bought at this Establishment have borne OIL
the palm for cheapness, durability and workmanship.
but it shall be made striking to those who shall
come forward with The Cash in hand to lay in thier
supplies for the Holidays.
Therefore come and all quick before the best
bargains are taken off by approaching public.
}. POLLlTZ, corner of the Va Hotel, adjoining
Dec. Is. [Stage office.