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By GREEN 4 SCOTT. Auetionssrs,
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL.
l Estate.-By vir.ue of a decree of the Oruhans'
Court OF the District Of Columbia for the county
Warrington, approved by the Circuit Court OF said
District. siung in chancery passed in TIE matter OF
the petition of William Whitmore, ct al children
and heirs -at-law Of William w Whitmore late of
said county, deceased, will, on THURSDAY the
3lst day Of May 1855, at g.. O'Clock D. NJ in front
) the premises, proceed TO sell Lots Of ground mum
ber-d seventeen Q7) and eighteen (ls) in Square
numbered five hundred and three (5O3) situate in
the city of Washngt n, and District aforesaid.
The above described property is situated on the
nOrihwe-t corner CT oh street west and N street
soutn, and contains in the aggregate about fourteen
thousand square feet Of ground
Terms VI sale One third cash, and the residue in
Two equal payments at siI and twelve months, with
interest from day of gale. The deferred payments
TO be secured by the notes OF the purchaser or rur-
clinsers satisfactorily endorsed.
Upon the full payment of the purchase money
and interest and the ratification Of the sale BY the
Cour, the trustee will convey said lots of ground
10 the purchaser or purchasers thereof at his or
their cost and expense.
II the t'rms of sale are not complied with within
i've days from the day OF sale, the trustee reserves
the right 10 resell said lots, either of them upon
reasonable notice, at the Dsk and cost of the frat
purchaser. RICHARD ii. LASKEY,
Trustee.
GREEN SCOTT,
may 15-eOaw&ds AuctioDe@s.
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SODA WATER.

f'HE undersigned having purchased Swans Pat
] ent Apparatus for the preparation Of 8 D A
WATER, from Super-Carbona;e Of Soda, respect
fully Inorms the public that the fountain is now in
full and successful operation. This method Of pre-
pairing coda Water is warmly recommended by the
Medical Faculties In the Northern and Western
and healthy beverage for all persons, but one highly
beneficial in all disorders Of the stomach. Siups OF
oil f1avors, including those Of Brandy, Wine, and
Champ gne, freshly manufactured OF the very best
materials, ON the premises, always on hand
@. GAUTIER,
an 90-eo3W No. 252 Pa. avenue.
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CANAL PACKET LINE TO POINT ROCKS

Tl'HE Canal Packet C CONGRES 8 having been
i thoroughly repaired, and put in first rate Fl
order, will commence running on MONDAY, S4hk
the 30th instant for the transportation Of passenger
and light freight between Georgetown and the above
named point, on the most pleasing terms.
The Boat will leave the wharf of w. n. Ritter foi
the Point Of Rocks on every MONDAY, WEDNEs-
DAY, and FRIDAY mornings, at O'Clock, and the
Point Of Rocks for Georgetown on TUESDAY,
THURSDAY, and SATURDAYS, at the same hour
stopping At the different landings along the line for
the reception and landing Of passengers and freight
going and returning
Passage through either way q. shorter distances
at the same raies. That is to say, from GEORGETOWN
10 Great Falls 30 cents; Seneca 70 cents Hdwarcs
Ferry 81 IS Manocsey 81. So
Meals served regularly on board the Boat 81 Y.od
crate rates,
JOHN CRoMBAr6H,
Proprietor,
CHARLES MERRELL,
up 2S-lm Captain.
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NEW AND OLD PIANOS.

VIZ have now in store the largest assortment Of
w PIANOS ever offere. In this city, from Hal
let, Davis & CO., Bacon b Raven, and Knabs,
Cache d Co.'s celebrated manufactures. These
Pianos We guarantee, and sell upon very easy terms
Also, a new Pig no used only few months, which
we offer n the low price Of 500 cash second
hand Piano, by Andre Stien, for $40.
A very fne second hand Chieksrtna Piano for
sale or rent a. @ bargain.
Old Pianos taken Ia erchanas for new.
Always On hand, Stools, Covers, Victims, 6GfsS rs,
FiUtss, acSurteons, nBsic. se he.
JOHN 4. ELLIS,
JOG Pennsyivania avenue,
may ~ bet. 9yh and loth etrseu,
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Auction Sales.


BY J. c. MCGUIRE, Auct,oneer.
VALUABLE IMPROVES PROPERTY AT
Public Saie-On FRIDAY afternoon, June /,
al ox O'Clock, on the premises, shaIl sell, by
der of the Orphans Court, that valuable piece of
property situated at the corner of 10th and street.
an1 generally known as the Medical College. The
otfronts 81 feet inch street by So feet on 10th
street, containing SAB square feet.
The building consists of substantial and well
built three story brick Building, which s admirably
adapted for a warehouse, for manufacturing or
school purposes Portions OF this building ars now
under very satisfactory rent.
Title perfect
Terms: One third cash; the residue in 6, 10, IB,
and "A months, with interest, secured by deed If
trust on the premises.
8. NOURSE, Administrative,
By WM. NOURSE, Attorney,
JAS. q. MCGUIRE,
may s-eo&ds Auctioneer.
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Mr.. W. HENRY PALMER,
HITHERTO KNOWN A.

HAs much pleasure In informing his fflaaids and
IL the public in general that he has det Imined
loo adng himself In this city, and Is prepared to
rsceiva pupils for instruction ON the PIANO FORTE,
n HsRMUEY and dCONPO5IFION. He is permitted
to refer 10 hr George Rigs, IT., And Mr.. A:
Kieekhosfsr, and any communication addressed To
him ut Iinbus 3 HtEs muaio xtose. Penas. lvanfh
avs nue., will hnve immediate attention.
ap l3-H
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CARRIAGEs-CARRIAGEs.

HAVE now On hand, and constantly finishing a
ssy Is,gs "a ss:ortment Of Pleasure andcH4
famLy CARhlAGRS, Of the latest fash Hk
nns, which VIII seD a. low an the same QualiIy Oi
sofk can y sold in any Of the principal markets OF
the United Si6tss.
Ine suhscnoer is now dealing exclusively In Car
sases OF ns own manufacture, and all work sold by
I'm VIZ De warranted, and compare favorabIy with
tny work In tbs market As always keep a large
assortment, invite purchasers and others 10 ey-
anime my stock hefOre purchasing elsewhere.
carriages 0nIlt 20 order Old Carriages taken in
ercAange, or repaired al the shortest notice.
THOMAS YOUNG,
Sign Of The Golden Horse,
No. 4ee Pa avenue and ~ street.
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THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO
RAILROAD

HAVING greatly improved its Western connec-
IL tons now offers the fullest inducements TO
! travellers between Washington, Baltimore, and ali
portions OF the West, the Northwest and the South
west
The connection between the trains from Wash
ington and the trains bound west from Baltimore ia
always promptly made at the Washington Junction
(lately called the Relay HOuse) miles from BaIti-
more. This il the only chance of cars required be-
tweec Washington and the Ohio river. Baggage is
checked through to Wheeling at the Washington
station, and rechecked and ansfered there with
tae passengers) without charge, for those holding
through tickets for points beyond. The conn, citing
uiin. lsave Washington daily at a. m. and AZ D.
In. On Sundays at the latter hour only.
AZ Wheellng s,rest connection is made with the
trains OF the CENTRAL OHIO RAILROAD, run
ming from Beaire on the Ohio. near Wheeling.
through Cambridge, Zanesville and Newark, TO
COLUMBUS These trains connect at Newark
with ihe cars Of the Newark, Mansfield and Sandus-
Ky Railroad for Sancusky, Toledo, Detroit, Chicago
81 LouIs, etc.
A, Columbus the C. o. Railroad trains connect
with the fast trains Of The Liak Miami Railroad to
Xenia, CINCINNATI, LOUISVILLE, etc. At
Xenia ION Little Miami RaiIroad) connection is
formed with the trains through Dqy.on to INDIAN
APOLls, Terre Haute, Lafayette, Chicago, Rock
Island, 81. Louis, etc.
pA1 pieksb.Tg, HGtehes, Nev Orleans etc, which
are also sold at Washington are transferred at Gin.
cInnad TO the Mail Steamers on the Ohio Tickets
FOR Evansville, Cairo, and St Louis are sold by this
route.
&rFOR CLEVELAND, and via Cleveland u
Tued Detroit, Chicago, etc, tickets are sold
vhen the Ohio is naVigable between Wheeling and
Wellsv,lle (fary niiles) where q connection with
the Cleveland and Plttsburg Railroad is made.
Travellers are reques ed 10 notice thai wkiIe this
L the only route anrsing through tickets and checks
IN Washington, it Is alsO The slOrest, most spec y
and direct 10 nearly all the leading points In he
great West The distance fr 10 Washington To Gin
cinDau is but 653 miles, being about 100 miles short
Or than by any other routsi
PARE BY THROUGH TICKET PROM WASH
INGToN: T. Wheeling, % so; Columbus Sl3 65;
Dayton, els 50 Cincinnati, Sl6 ; Louisvil Q, by
railroad Sl66 by steamer from ''incinnau Sl6; In
disnapOls, eli So; Cleveland, Sl2 Is; Toledo, Sl5
80. uoit, Sl5 90 Chicago, $40 IS and Sl9 so; 81.
Louis, S2s 80 and s25, Memphis, S26; New Or
leans, s3l, etc.
sS- FOR FREDERICK and HAMPERS FERRY
NARTIESBURG, BERKELEY SPRINGS, CUM
BERLAND, BEDF ORD SPRINGS, Piedmont, Oak
land, and FairDouGt, passengers may leave Wash
ingtOn a. 6 q m or ~ p. m. For the minor way
stations between baltimore and Wheeling, take
Q m train from Washington.
81 For trains To and from Baltimore, Annapolis,
etc, see special Advertisements.
ks- For further information, through tickets, &C.,
apply TO THOS. Ii. PARSONS; AZ Mt, at WI Washing.
ton Station. JOHN ii. DONE,
Master of Transportation
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Baltimore.
NAV Aft
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Anusennents.
GRAND
,REGIMENTAL Rail-,

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE on behalf of
= the fnst Regiment, Third Brigade of the Militia
OF the District Of Columbia, take great pleasure in
GRAND BALL will be held At the NATIONSi.
1855. "'"' ~'s''
The Committee would respectfully beg leave to
cordially invite the ladies generally and sincerely
hope that they will greet US with their appearance
and regret exceedingly that the shorness of time fr
making ARRANGEMENTS compelled them to dispense
with Special Invitation.
Prof. Munder has kinGly volunteered his services
as Floor Manager on that occasion
!lckets 81, andcan be procured at Flint's Hotel /;
VIM. r. Bayly's Stationery Store; M. II. Stevens g.
Co., Browns Hotel; Wilson & Hsywad,s, Union
Hall |; and Of any Of the Executive Comnittee,
COMMITTEE OF RECEPTION.
Col w H Hickey, Capt ! A TAFT,
1t Col Riley, Capt PBK Kew
Mai Keyworth, Capt JOS Peck.
AdJutant Bacon, Capt schwarznsnn,
surgeon Morgan, Capt Devars,
Sr Master McCollum, Lieut. Cong MulIoy,
capt Davis, Capt Jameson,
Cap; Towers, Capt Reese.
Capt Bright,
MANAGERS ON PART OF TIE MILITARY.
Washington Light Enfaxtry.
sersf James T. Powers, Henry Warner,
Nasonsl G.eyS.
sergr Eagan, Jno Bradley,
COSp1 Magune.
Boone Rifles.
Pioneer Robinson, Henry Green,
|. Sergt Buckingham.
National Guard.
Ensign Lloyd, Private Johnson.
Sergf Bishop.
Montgomery Guerds
Sergt McEniry, Private OLeary,
Secretary O'Sdllivan.
PTesident's Mounted Guayd
Sergt Hayward, John T. Evans,
Samuel Owens.
German Ydgers.
Sers't Ruppeil, Conrad Finkmapp.
Julius Viedt
.fneriean Riaemen.
Sergt Gibson, John Y. Dopn.
CoEp1 Champion.
WGhington HgManders
Sgt Campbell, Andrew Balm,
James Narrower.
Scott GS0Tds
sgt keyworth George Mexican,
Charles Mast.
Unioa Guords
Sr mn Doneiiy, SGT Harrison,
Marion Rifles.
sgt Foxwell, Sgt Gait,
Henry Keefer.
MANAGERS ON PART OF THE CITIZpNS
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g JAS. C wcGUtREtIoneer.

ny, AUG JAS. G WcGUkHEtIOneer.
VERY DESIRABLE BUILDING LOT at Auc-
uOn.-On TUESDAY afternoon, June l2,h, t
o clock, on the premises, the subscriber will sell,
by virtue of a deel II trust from Basil Lancaster,
dated September 22i l848, and duly recorded in Lii
records for washington county, all that piece or
parcel of ground and premises designated upon the
ground plan Of said city Lot No. %, in square
ls7, having front of 40 feet nine inches l5lh 81
west, between north L and VI streets, running bac *
lg feet to 80 feet alley, with Is feet alley run
ming the full depth Of the lot on the side.
This lot is situated in rapidly improving part OF
the First Ward and Is very dcsiraby located
Terms: $3.50 ia cash, the residue In and 10
months with interest, secured by deed Of trust on
the premises.
All conveyancing at cost Of purchaser.
JAS. II. COLLINS, Trustee.
Jas. c. MCGUIRE,
may ll-2awAds AUctiOneer
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TAKE NOTICE.
NEW SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.

ID w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor, under
I the United States Hotel, has Just received a
large supply Of Spring and Summer Goods and lie
now prepare 70 offer great bargains to all in want
Of gOcd ard fashionable clothing. His Ready
prices:
Whole suits, Coat, Pantaloons, and Yost O. thin
cloth On. Cashmere, for S12.
Pine Black Frock and Dress Goats, from SO TO
els.
Good Business Goats for 81.
Black and Fancy Pants, from s. To 81.
MsrseI!es md 5DS Vests, from 81 To- IS.
be keeps always on hand q large assortment OF
,ancJ articles, such Us Shirts, Gloves, Cravas, I'm
brsiias, sc.
''SoIe Agen, for the sale Of scoas Fsshions.'
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BY j. O. McGUIR K. Auctionssr.
TRIIaTRE,S SALE 0R XAIuARIR AND oil.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE AND elisi
i bly, situated House and Lot on 9th street west,
between and streets nOrth.-By virtue o deed
OF trust, bearing dae on the 10Th day of February
1853, hi reco ded in LibeT ]. A. g., No ST. folios
S64, &c the subscriber will sell at public sale, on
MONDAY, the 2erh day Of May, 1885, at 5X o'clk
p. IN on the premises, Lot No. 4, in Square No
4sS, fronting "a feet ~ inches on 9th street west
between and streets north. by 90 feet inches
deOp with the buildings and improvements consist
ing OF four story brick dwelling house, with back
building, built of the best material and In the best
manner, and very comnodious, With all the modern
improvements, and in all respects one of the most
desirable houses in Washington, and but recently
built, and well known the property OF Peter Dev
ner. The property III situated in one OF the health
lest and most desirable parts the city, and offers to
persons seeking residence or investment an oppnr-
tunity seldom occurring.
The terms of sale will be Oss half cash, and the
balance in g. II, l6, ami "a months, for notes bear
ing interest from day Of sale, secured by deed in
trust udon the property If the terms of sale are not
complied with in six days after the SALE the property
will be resod, upon one weeks notice, at the risk
and expense OF the purchaser AL conveyancinQ AT
the expense Of the purchaser.
CHAS. 3. WALLACH, Trustee.
JAS. G. MCGUIRE,
ap p@-3taw&ds Auctionoer.
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A CARD.-LOOK HERE,

a IL We lovers Of the good things of this life and
IA we viii tel you where you may Obtain at least
no oi tnem. Thankful for past favors, would
Iespeeuuily ask continuance of the same dur no
tnis spring and Summer. I am prepared to furnish
All VINO VIII give me call with the sweet and cool
Ice Creams, Water Ices, of all havors, scharIotte
Reuse, biancmange, sc Cakes of all kinds. Also,
roreign and dOmesti. Fruits and Confectionery gen
kind. - WV
PARTICULAR attention will be paid TO furnishing
wedding or Brides Cakes. Also, Parties. Balls,
Excursions, Pic Mics, &C., &C., and upon reason
able terms
Gall at the old stand, Ms.sschasetts avenue, be-
tween 9Th and 10th streets, Northern Liberties
N. B.-Bsst quality ICE CREAM sold at sl 50
per gallon.
may 7-eoom John w RICHTaTIyp
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BY c. w. BOTELER, AuctIoneer.
TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO small FRAME
i Houses on the lsand.-Oh MONDAY, the
18th OF May, instant, by virtue of deed of trust
bearing date the l7:h of November 1854, and record
ed in Liber 80 g." No. 81, folios 3l9, 800, &C.,
one of The land records of Washington county, Dis
trict OF Columbia, the subscriber will SELL at public
auction In frsnt OF the premises,
Part OF Lot IL, in Square No. 5S5, on which are
erected two small frame houses, fronting On South
z street.
Terms of sale: One-fourth in hand, and the re-
mander in 2, and months, with interest, secured
by deed Of trust.
All conveyancing al cost of purchaser.
Either or both OF the Houses CA n be had at priyate
sale by application 10 B. p. Smith, Esq at the City
Hall. JAS e. MAUPIN, Trustee.
c. w. BOTELER,
may leo Apctioneer
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By }. G McGUIRE, ,auc1ion.er.

I'RosTEE's SALE OLA VERY VALUABLE
L Building Lot in the FIRST Ward.-On TUES
DAY afternoon, May 22d, At 5K O'Clock, OIL the
premises, the subscriber, by virtue of deed of
rust dated Mayo. 1854, and drly recorded in Liber
A 3, m. 7S, foIios $50, sc one of the land re-
cords for Washington county District of Columbia,
will sell that valuable building Lot known as Lot
No 10, IN S9uale No. 102 fronting 50 feet IL inch
es on north II. between 2Oh and 2lst sts., running
back l40 feet 10 inches
Terms of sale One-half cash the residue In six
and twelve months, with interest, secured by deed
of trust on the premises
If tn terms Of sale are not complied with within
i've Gays thereafter, the Trustee reserves the right
to resell AZ the risk aud expense of the defaultng
purchaser.
All conveyances at cost of purchaser.
II. G SPALOING, Trustee.
JAS. @. MCGUIRE,
may 7-eod AuctiODeey
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LOOK HE EIII

MORE BOUNTY LAND TO ILL who served
III IN ASI VAR since l790, whether as Officers
Soldiers, Sailors, hariass, Clerks, Indians, Chap
nnns, wagon Masters, TeamsIsrs, Landsm q, Tor
tneir widows or minor chldren) who have NOT vet
received fnli loo acres and have been in service II
days, WI DO well d wrte To ponpGid and their
Land Warrants anil be forwarded 20 them for the
a owe quantity, and no charge If they do not get L.
LLOYD q CO.,
Uaim AgentAs Ofice, opposite U. g. Treasury,
" ashi1gtOn City, ID. c msre-am
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A TAIL OF TERRoR.-A friend has
kindly forwarded to US most remarks-
BILE tail-tsken from real life-which we
cannot conveniently display in columns,
but which may be examined at our office
by ell curiously disposed persons. The
object referred to is the tail piece and dis
tlnctiye appendage of that peculiarly
American serpent-the Rattlesnake.
1t presents thirty-fpe rattles and the
button; and we leave it to our young
readers to consult DR.. Holbrotk, whose
book, by the way, furnishes some lively
pictures of these natives, and calculate
the age of the individual that furnished
this trophy to the victorious hand Of all
e1terminating man. The rattle-piece 10
in perfect order, and this ofitself shows
that the conqueror executed his task with
address and Quicknsss. s.-Charleston Cot'-
risr, May IA,
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PROPOSALS FOR FUEL.
QUARrHRMAsrER 9 OFFICE MARINE CoRPs,
WashiDgton 10Th Nav. 1855.

CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
y Ofhce until Friday, the 25th of May inst, at 10
O'Clock a. m, for supplying to the Marines stationed
in Washington city from LIST July, 1855, TO 30h OF
June 1855, such quantities of Wood and Goal as
may be required upon the Quarterly acquisitions Of
Co manding Oficers
The wood to be best oak saplng, and the coal
best anthracite free from DUST broken and screened,
both to be delivered at sucI points within the bar
rack walls, may be designated, free Of expense TO
the United States may Il-3tawt25th
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BY J. c. MCGUIRE, Auctionser.

DEREMPTORY SALE OF THE STEAMER
Il UNION. On FRIDAY afternoon, June Isl, at
O'Clock, at Pages Wharf, at the foot of Seventh
street, snail SELL without reserve, the nearly new
steamer called the "UniOn,;' at present running a.
ferry boat etween this city and Alexandria.
This steamer was built In w ashingtOn city in the
year 1885, Is lo0 feet i'll length breadth Of beam "a
feet inc es She measures AL 40 rs T. ms custom
oouse measurement, as per enrolm Mt. Her en-
gne is nrst class seventy FIVE horse p wer engine
bnilt b. Smith and Pc kins, Alexandra, Va. She
ms either end for most, and is very convenient for
loading and unloading freight.
Terms: One half cash, the re- idue In month";
with interest, satisfactorily secured.
JAS. e. MCGUIRE,
may 3-e0Gds Auxioneet
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q. s MARINE BAND.

fkHb Undersigned would respectfully inform the
Military, FIremen, Clubs, and the pub ic gene
fafs that ~ applying 10 him at the Marine Baracks
or al ms residence, on z, between 9th and 9th SITS
eaa, or by note at Hilbus Hitx's Music Depot
ney can obtain the services of the Marine Band o.
\ portion OF II either as bras, reed or cntiIlnI
band, which viii embrace Louis Weber's unryaiied
patty. r. scala.
Conductor and Leader Of Marine Band.
A-lms
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GRAND MILITARY AND CIVIC
MOONLIGHT EXCURSIO :
OF THE
BOONE RIFLE CORPS.

I HE BOONE RIFLE CORPS most respectfully
L announce TO the citizens of Washington, George
town and Alexandria, that they have chartered the
swift and splendid steamer GEORGE WASHING
TON for an excursion on WEDNESDAY afternoon
the 23d May, to the WHITE HOUSE PAvIL-
ION
The boat will leave Washington at o'clk, Navy
YNd as2k and Alexandria AT 81 Returning she
will leave the White House at a seasonabe hour
and touch ut all Of the above places.
The Committee have made The most extensive
arrangements to render this excursion one OF the
most pleasant of the season.
The ketreshment department will be conducted
by competent and accommodating caterer.
Brass and String Band are engaged for the &C.
casOn.
Should the day prove unfavorable the excursion
will be postponed until further notice.
Tickets Sl-admitting gentleman and two ladies
Tickets to be hsd of any of the Committee, or OF
the boat on the day of the excursion.
COMMITTEES Of .arrangements.
Capt d Bright, w O'Donnel,
1t Ober, w Woods,
1t Z Sanderson, w SRoot,
Ensign w b Dobbins, w Nokss,
Sgt i h Robinson, JOHN Russell,
Sgt Butt, James Mahonsy.
Sgt Simmons, may IL, al ,oAt
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PALMER>S PATENT LEG.

TNHIS AMERICAN VENTION ~
! J J ].
4 stands unrivaed bsih in this country -
and IN Europe. ltis worn by 900 persons,
and with most Astonishing success. In q
Competition with 20 Other substitutes of a. \
the best French, English, and German "a
Eianufacture, IL received the award of the
G RAT kEDAL at the WORLDS ExHsr- ia
TON IN LONDON. as the best artificial "
limb known. In ihis country il has been
thirty times exhibited, in competition
with al others, az the annual Fairs in the 1
principal cities, and has, IN every instance,
received the award uf the highest or first
premium. And n q crowning honor, by
The unanimous approval Of an interna- ~
aonal council, the First Premium" -
only Silver Medal given for Lmbs-was awarded
:hemventor, at the New York Crystal Palace.
Pamphlets giving full information, sent gratis 70
every applicant B. FRANK PALMER,
S75 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
feb 2S3m
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with the new order of things. Yes. Pc.
ter. ! was entirely within bounds when
[ said two thousand dollars"

The opposition was silent. Ny aunt
Immediately rose and guessed it was bed
time. Twas left alone with my uncle,
who was not inclined to drop the SUBJ
ject. He was persevering man, and
never gave up what be undertook, till he
had done thoroughly. So he brought out
his books and accounts, and set about
making an exact estimate of the expenses.
de kept me up till after midnight, before
ne got through. His conclusion was,
that the pair of andirons cost him TWEEN
ty-four hundred and f1fty dollars.