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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08

a new application Of the Photographic
process has been made, which is 10 super.
eede the labor Of drawing previous TO en-.
craving. The Photographic portrait or pic.
ture, is transferred directly 10 the wood
making a well defined, and, Of course, cor
rectly proportionad and shaded likeness
ready for the engraver. BY this process the
enlarging and reducing Of figures is done
with perfect accuracy, besides saving vast
deal Of the most irkome labor Of wooden
craving.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08
Prohibitory Liquor Law.

We are having this law. as recently pass
ed by the Iowa Legislature, put into type
and shall in few days issue it in the form o.
an extra. We have already orders for over
one thousand copies. Those who wish ex.
tras viii please leave their orders with the
editor or drop them in the Gazett: box Al
the post office.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08
OswIeo, Feb. s.


A fire occurred here last evening, destroy
ing the building cornerof West Bridge aud
Water streets
Weather cold and clear. Thermometer
% degs below zero.
I.cwistown. Pa, Feb 5.
The Pennsylvania Railroad bridge over
the lnuata Was destroyed by five on Satur-
da, night tie work of al ineendary =
Less $4,000.
New York, Feb. g.
The buildings 1873 and lao Fulton street,
were destroyed by fire this morning
clothing warehouse and a bookstore. The
Sun newspaper building adjoining the prem
ises escaped uninjured. Loss estimated at
$50, 900. The extensive rope walk of 4.
+. g. w. S. Wilkinson, some 500 feet long,
together with some the other buildings,
ere DESTROYED by fire last evening. Loss
S25. 600. Both the above fires are supposed
10 be the work ofincendiaries. Three men
have been arrested, charged with the
crime.
man named w. H. Holbrook is now
under arrest in this city charged " tn extern
s;ve swindling in procuring the insertion OF
advertisements all over the country of so.
/ called American Artist Union, no such So
/ c;ety having any existence! He is under
4 stood TO have taken in abou, 400 newspa-
/ pens.
ALBANY, Feb. 6.
VIM. II. Seward is elected to the Z. S,
Senate by Is votes in the Senate and II
majority in the House.
TOLEDO, Feb. 5.
On Saturday night FIRE occurred in this
! city. entirely consuming the bookstore @
Nye < Co, and the dry goods store Of T. c
Stewart, &c l.3ss $4,000. Insured about
$1,000.
CONCORD, Feb, ).
Rev John Moore, paster Of the Universal
is, Society Of this city. and lately the Know
Nothing nominee for Governor, dropped
dead in the streets this morning, probably
| from affection Of the heart.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08
CONCORD. Feb.

GEs. o HlSrox-A private letter re-
ceiyed IN this city from Honolulu, few
DAYS since, contains the following item OF
intelligence respecting the great mail-roo-
Der Gen. o. Hinton:
among tie foreigners residing ia this
city is Gen Q. Hinton, well known to many
Of the oldest inhabitants of Chicago as ANAL
contractor, &C. When ! arrived here he
was attempting to practice law. Subse-
quently he kept hotel. but with Indifferent
success. Latterly he is working as jour
neyman house. carpenter, aud as ] under
stand makes n good living at IL He is 500
Der, Industrious and quiet, aud seems dis
posed to acquire the reputation Of good
citizen. - Chicago Press.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08

Great times in Minnesota. Gov. CIR
man wouldn't send in his message to the
Legislature for fear upon its receipt they
would elect man as public printer whom
he dsliked When he did finally seEd it il,
the Legislature wouldn't receive il, aud in
the meantime it is printed in all the papers!
To add to the interest Of the occasion the
Governor is indicted for assault aud battery
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08

CONVICTION OF DuELisT.-Juan Pages
has been found guilty of manslaughter at
New Orleans for killing Juan Pasten in a
duel. This is the first time in the annals Of
louisiana that conviction for dueling has
taken place. We hope it may not be the
last, until the false .code Of honor" is cx-
ploded.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08

A FIGURE WRoyG The following oe-
ours in the proceedings Of the Min nesoia
Legislature on the 18th:
Mr. Dixon from the committee appointed
ito wait upon the Governor, reported that
1.-The committee had ATTENDED to that 1Hty,
and bis ExroIlcncy had stated that bis mes
sage would not be ready until M9ndn", ag-
ing 70 figure II in it, being wrong
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08

DEATH OF a kIyG.-kamehamch III,
king of the Sandwich Isles, expired at his
palace on the 18th Dec, aged Il yrs. mos.
Prince Liholiho is his majesty's successor,
under the title of kamehaneha ".
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08
LOIS in West narennorr

"a Lots il West na,iHlurt fur sale ono Gfth pas
= ~ down bal. in J, 2. ADJ yetrs, ptr &. interest
e. hs paid annually. Thc*r l1t- cobt ,iI tron > 10
arras' caeh on soi,ir Of whiet Is good ristae-.
Also from 5p - acres tGd d iEhilGis situated f1i
country residences. from cnl az AeA TIA s.s "
Raes Island. aud many milrsJp and down the r,rcs
can DE pay In land, bal, !. 2, 3 ana ,ars, i..
sr'St NJ per It, Hpi'l 30
i@H. - r. e. EApS.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08
MONEY, MONEY i.

WE are going East about the first OF Mare, Nv" ~
w want an the money that We can ges aia :. =,
persons indebted TO US Wal please cai ano r.! y
moneg we must haS.. a,u,,,n.u ,pRis
Jan - sS5.u Npop" an ~
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08

ExFLosfoS Or FoUR HUNDRED kEGs or
Powder Thursday evening of last
week, at. Wilkesbarre,t the large powder man
ufactory Of Messrs. Parrish, Silver 81 Co.,
situated two miles below the borough, ex-
ploded blowngto atoms the drying house
and glazing house, destroying the stock and
coal house. and also utterly destroying the
frame ofone mill aud uprooling the other.
Joseph Rhoads, and coiorcd boy, named
Jerry Cooper, were found the next morning
having been blown about $50 wards, badly
torn aud mingled There were about four
hundred kegs of powder, flushed, aud un-
flushed. destroyed, Total loss about ST.
800
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08

CoLp.-At Quebec on the 5lh inst. ner.
eury stood at % dogs. below zero. Al
Ogdensburg, N. ", same date il was SO
dogs. below. Here, same morning 8 dogs
above zero.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08

Weather milder this morning with a
: slight tendency to rain-mercury % dogs.
above zero.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08
Splendid BUILDING Lot Tor sale.

THIS lot is $50 9Th and i7G Perry streets be-
ing North East corner OF Porry ind iii streets
From any part oithis lot is aUe view of the CIty
Rock Island, up and down tha river miles.
Any gentleman ofiaste cannot but admire this rare
aHd euyiahic site.
IL b. subdyided into ut. ifdesirrl, ard sold
OF reasonable terms, applied for soon tu
ism. TIC. rAnS.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08
For Sale

tpn tCHFS beautiful prairie land ~ Scott county
lou grnt log Il ~ e,iing, sheds aud OIL btilG
inss, ana aplcHdid spring - never fa ing stsy rc,
81 per acre ! / cash bal ii - mouths
AZ. us 70
Jan. 9Th. a. G. Fans,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08

No - ! - !har-ain; farm on w,r.,,{.,
c"ntaira %56acrcs; - 81 which sr. ~ der es,,.a
= dwctts hogscs stable corn etjb aus sllpss,
per acre
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08

S67l { raluable Jieee al no. ,e,,F,
export, hurderieS Dsics ercck otta !. .ln
49,. @''5E' Sue PEI
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08

Nn32-~& sa'aAb'r Lotrott4si.lt c,fy arrs, ii, II
Mississippi River .Fpa.iic NolMe;. .fcatI5fp'3 ~
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08

BANKING HOUSE
OF
MACKLOT g. CORBIN.
Collections made and proceeds promptly RENTED AZ
current rate 81 Exchange bus OF ENehhhke ai =
The principal cities ofthe United soa
Sight drafts in Sums oil and upwards on Ehsiaaa'
Scotland and irclahdi for sale
REFER 70
M.ssrs +. Cuors.usR. q Co..
Ioin 1naapsoS. ESQ Banker, I DC" f"fR.
cAsuiER AaKmcas EsenASeN BAsR.'
Mes.rs. rrssos 4 n.s.Es, Ba.aker'} :, ,oa,.
LotAs SIaosps, ~ Loais.
L. A. Bssotsr q Co., 9
Cashier Atlantic Bank Boston, Mass, Messrs Thomp
son & ouJesuys Baltimore, Il. II. Swift, Esq. Banker
Chicago, III
CIGHr and time bills on s.. Louis bought y
- JuneI. MACKLoT coRiiiN.
r AND wARRANrs-iGo, 70, aud 10 acre Land War
| Irants for sale by MAekLoI l. ooRBlA.
May 27th, 1851
I,xcHANGE on the Eas, and South in sums e suit.
~ for saie by MACKLoT x CoRBlS.
cIGHr and time bills on the Easi bought By
- June H. MACKLoT + coRBlN.
Money Romitted to Europe.
lNIGHT drans on Dublin and Liverpool IN sums q
Nafelt3o. 50 by MACKLoT d eoRBIS.
IvSCURREST Money bought by ,.
u june IL. MAChLoi 'oHbtN'
HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
CAP1EsE. s309.90o,
WE have rceeir ed the Agancy OF thls ,7hh1 ah'
w reliable onpaay far Davenport aad F'rintf
ana arc prepared tssae polieies on as LiYorahi'
,rrius rs ali. other good Company
dec27 MAchLoi y eoEbtNt
Springfield Fire and Marine Insurano Company,
SPRINGFIELD MASS,
hanover Insurance Company.
INV YORK CITY.
rY.ug undersigned is pref ared eject Insurance IL
! tie above named, also IN otherhsst elias New
Yorkety companies through VI Is. osbara q 60
no.k Island r,
/ oHlee over woodward & Harris siore Bfat. 81.
1 Feb ~, l255
Wanted
IrAsTERN and Southern exchange
\ l. hy iEhBN q BARROW.
i Feb fst. it55-u. Bankers, @e.
Exchange on New lo.k.
9oS sale by yGesy 4 Rarrow.
Feb. lst. lka5tf. hsnkrss, ~
j >,gERhiNO hitls on Belfast Banking 70. Bg.fa ifo
YERTY * BAEReW.
! FEB. Ist, ls55-tf kanbcrs. &c
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08
1im advertisements.
moval

WE have removed our Exchange Banking
w Totse ta Inc Old stand on Main between sec
ord aud Front streets
MeGRsGuR, LAwEs 4 BLAKEMoBE.
Feb. ., 49,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08
For Sale.

iaa ACRES unmproNrd lttd 10 Scott county
HUI sG,CG per acre in hand, bal, H. & - uiJpli,s
apply Ia
Jan goth. +. 4. EAbS.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08

No s--farm fne'y improved, afsi So.
below HE e,s rear tire town o. BUr..i - NIB,
ofeood timbof; arge frame bullGiug In, "sgs',
Price SIS GtU - ''' 'liht;
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08
Unimprovei Land
REMOVAL

nRS. ARN0LD& FOuHTA have removed from
IL the of Brady and 81 sts., to the lie Claire
Building, opposite.
Once in Inc room recently occupied by Goo. L..
Niekoils ESQ,
nsuchPort, FeL Cth, Is55-d&wtr
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08

Ne IA he8utif.i farm II lGT acre.
iteck Isth'' licsNe-, Aandsof5eis 5esrrp, ~, %
Win good dwellings and lives. riiga ri, ..,',
pr aere ''-'U
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08

Aoe,--Ihe Knight Farm Of 100 acres. ,f,
the biii4a ni!"s 81 ely! h., &c cr,. ,,stsd er
Der: 60 acres under cultivation fo,J ~ ~ snod tn.
with other nnpra vcfncHts; cost sas, ~. a gsgia
fatn--prite $500 "t'aal,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08

Ho2A= Wen improved hdn,l tscrcy ;pi,..I,
ton;s ,ed rau' IN thug aud oai aagi i =.
,haa a.. /; liz nii!es ncst ii t.t,p, we s'i'i
aer. y" ~
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08
spl.ndi1 2 story Brick House & 2 Lots
FOR SALE.

I HIS hou,e contains 10 rooms. ki{ehcE GHd pautry
with large cel ar. Lots large and fnlt # fruit aud
ornamental trees, Grapes Lurrants, aud Shrabbery
Of all kinds On one lhc lots is large stat le ana
Carriage House. Price s. Geo terms easy. Here Is
offered chance farats one drsirEous Of obtain
iug rlra.tui residence In Inc most fashion ablc
part of the civ. Cal soon Il you wish prize.
Also
s.or, new frame buiilIug and beautiful 1T near
coricf .: Harrison ana 6:h stfaes. Prizes 8 SEQ
easy.
Also
Frame Dwelling, and Ioi tor sale very cheap H.
a good situation Price 9 ,ic0, terms easy.
Apply 10 I. &. EADS.
Fab. I, as.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08

No 25--Superb Farm of 2e0 acre. .,,
Muscatine road 81 mites west oiCi,I I on as
llu acres 10 cultisaton balance IN in .haer fno
lnew ana cost Ss,ttU Price Sc. 500 olLdis
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08

Ao2i--A Farm Of la0 acres--,0G asrc.
With i've good iwsiiif gs--aree frame l,, lFo'cd-
6GO Al PIE trses This farm on A ,.n. ~ - ) hrl,,
miles North WesI ofCit! OF payen,,.s, uto.e rod
acres ~ s.v W
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08

No 26-subnrban Farm ia acres. ia.
"a Tio 5f;nl uhder fence. 100 rti that.,..n" qfst
mss aud alpeadage; price So per ,err sres tsid
GEO l. NiCkuIJsF2"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08

MIR " .'4Ess W tth EHsiah
Itake This method Of recommending to the public,
IR Ny Resident Dentist Of this plares,atiBg that
employed him 10 make fail -st 81 Teeth for my
wife, which She has been wearing for time. and
taH say that Ia every particular they have gsCn u
satisfaction. aid recommend those wishing Dental
work done 20 give Am call.
Feb 90, -d-w IL HlLhERSHAM.
CASH. CAsHn
7 design going East about The. 10th Of March, and
j wan, All Tie cash can raist. VIII therefore sell
all goods in my line such Watches, Clocks JewaI
~ from 10 10 ~ per cent above and sonss NJ
Cost. Al persons wishing good in my line viii do
we'll 10 cal. ALFRED q. BILLION.
Feb. Tth u N No L-Caige Row.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-08
ALFRED j. JANSON,
Proprietor OF the
RAPIDS MILLS, LIE CLAIRE,

- lLLafgs copies on hand of the Newsboy at
= No LIZ CLAIRE BLOCK
Feb =, IsiJ,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-22
DIED,

In tails city, on the 2lst instant, WALLACE
MURRAY, third son Of Benedist and Martha
Nilsurn, IN the 9Th year OF his age.
His funeral will take place to- morrow Sunday
afternoon, AZ ~ o'clock, from the residence of
his parents, on 5th street west, between g and II
streets north. The relatives and friends Of the
family are respectfully invited to attend,
La Georgetown, on the 10th instant, Mr.. JOHN
HILTON, in the 10Th year of his age.
His funeral will take place from his late resi-
dence on Congress street, neal Watsr, on to- NOR
row Sunday at 2 O'Clock. The friends Of the
family are invited.
In this city, on the 22d instant, after protract-
ed illness, Mr. MICHAEL DOOLEY, In the 56th
year Of Ills aye. Mr. ID. an old and faithful
oGdcer Of the United States Senate, and he has by
life Of the strictest integrity, piety and benevo-
lence, sndeared himself to all who knew him.
His funeral will take place at ST Peters Church
Capitol Hill, on Monday, the Gath instant, at
O'Clock a m. His friends and ecquaintances are
invited TO Intend. (Intel& Union)
On the 2lst instant, NJ. FRANK HOWARD,
aged ID months, infant son Of T. J. and Sallie Ma
gruder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-22

St Paul. Washiu Eton, business in connection
with the General Land Once and will prepared 70
act any business in EsrArE I'm the
above delightful Territory He
ments for the purchase Of larTe
upon squtsbls having any dispose OF
do vel to consult Mr. before sacrificing than. per-
sonai interview u solicited. Address Kirkvood House.
RRTERESCKs:
Hon. W. A. G0INAS, Governor Of Minnesota
Hon. e. N. RICK, Washington, d. c.
Hon. R0BEET SMITH, Alton, uiipoia.
JAMES r WHITF0RD Bag. New YORK.
BoRUP 0AKaa bankers St. Paul.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-22

BY JAS. G. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
TWO story FRAME HOUSE and Lot
IL in the First Ward at Public Sale On
SATURDAY, December 22d, at 81 O'Clock, on
the premises, / shall sell part Of Lot No. 6, in
Square 1i0, fronting IL feet inches on north l.
street. between 18th and 18th streets. with the i'm
provements, consisting Of neat two-story frame
Dwelling House. This property is situated in the
vicinity Of TIE new Yves ern Market house. and Is
very desirable property for small family
Terms: One-half cash; the residue in 6, 10 and
months, with interest, secured by deed Of trust
on the premises.
dec I'D J. C.. MCGUIRE. Auct
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MISS T.. T.. MCDONALD

NO. 20 BRIDGE STREET, GEORGET'N,
Is now selling Of her handsome stock OF =,
MILLINERY, comprising beautiful white G..
and colored HATS, NELVETS SATlNS, ~
FEATHERS, FLOWERS, &c; all Of which.
will be sold low to suit customers. The lad e-
are respectfully invited to call and suit them
selves, as there will be no pains spared to please,
both in style and price.
For rent, large Parlor and other rooms.
dec 2Q-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-22
IDA Fnct.-New England Rum hears

LII foct'-NeW England Rum bears
about much resemblance 10 the glorious
Eranos the sdusrstsd CHEWING TOBACCO usually OF
fsrsd bssr 20 the genuine VIRGINIA ARTICLE by
SETf BEERS, az Richmond.
Being the and IN daily the best
manufacturers Of tbs State opportunities
Ing TIE erEt pick Of the choicest crops they conh
IDENTIFY gsDtlenen who order from
will furnish srucls which will elicit their
ElendAtiOn.
wise. nov la-Im
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-22
ARNY,s CONFECTIONERY,

No. 81, BRIDGE STREET, GEoRGETowH.
NOV Is THE TIME AND THIS rs THE
~ place, to engage your Christmas and New
Years CAKES, such as those for which we
were awarded SILVER MEDAL by the MetropoH-
tan Mechanics Institute last winter An elegant
lot now on hand; also, splendid assortment of
BON BONS, CUPlDS, and FANCY GOODS,
We are at all times prepared to execute orders
for all kinds Of Entertainments, at the shortest
notice, and on the most reasonable terms, in any
part OF the District.
Georgetown, ID. c., Dec 17-2w
Ont., Union, & Organ.l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-22
MARRIED,

On the 20th instant, at the Chapel OF the Thso
logical Seminary Of Virginia, by the Rev VIM
Sparrow, ID. D, the Rev. JULIUS f. GRAM
hER, Of Washington, to BESSIE, daughter Of
the otsciatipg minister
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-22
BALTIMORE MILLINERY

MISS NJ. PERDUE, WISHING TO CLOSE,
ISl will sell OFF her elegant stock OF Win ~n
Those who have not purchased their Mil HNS
linery will do well 70 call and examine her goods
She has also splendid assortment Of HEAD
DRESSES, al her rooms, over Peaoo's Fancy
Store, up stairs, adjoining Dr.. Humphreys, Pa.
avenue, between Sth and 9th streets.
dec 2O-3tA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-22
GRAvKkLED

COM POSITION ROOFING.
HENRY f.. WHITE, 81 NORTH GREEN
Il street, Baltimore, Md, is prepared 70 exa-
cute orders for the above ROOFING, and will
sell the materials on the best Of terms and viii
give instructions gratis 10 persons wishing TO com
mence the above business
N. 3. From wears experience will be able 10
furnish the best article now in use
NV 2-imt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-22
BOARDING.

BOARDING -TW EWLYFURNISHED
ID Rooms for rent with board, at 400 street.
In Union Row, and the immediate vicinity of the
Patent Office. dec 2l-lw*
pOARDING.-MRS. DUVALL, No. 33i Penn
ID sylvania avenue, opposite Browns Hotel, has
several large and desirable rooms, suitable for
families or single gentlemen, which she will rent
with board at moderate prices. She can also &C
commodate six or eight table boarders.
jy30 If
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MRS, RUOFF. uiu,n.

I ATELY FROM NEW YORK, RESPECT
~ fully informs the ladies Of Washington O.,
that she has taken a store, No. 3 east CAPT, q
tol street, near the eastern gate Of the Capitol ~
Yard, where she has on hand splendid assert
ment OF the latest styles Of WINTER BON
NETS AND CLOAKS, &C, which will be sold
at the price usually charged in the stores
Of this city. dec l3-eoIms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-22

BY JAS. C. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR GIFT
~ Books at Auction.-On MONDAY even
ing, December 2th, tex O'Clock, at the Auction
Rooms. shall sell an invoice Of Annuals, Al
buns, and Standard Books, in rich calf, antique,
morocco, and papier mache bindings, consisting,
in part, Of
Shakespeare, Byron, Moore, Burns, Scott
Mrs. Hemans, Addison, Goldsmith
Spencer, Lamb, and others.
Also, one hundred rich Annals, Albums, and
Gift Books Of different descriptions, beautifully
illustrated and embellished.
Also, lot Of Gold Pens, Lockets, &c.
Terms cash. JAS. C.. MCGUIRE,
dec 2l-d Auctioneer.
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HOLIDAY GOODS.
SILVER AND PLATED WARE.
DTAMO NDS

Watches, Jewelry, &c.
MI w. GAIT & BRO HAVE RECENTLY
W. received an unusually large supp. OF
RICH AND ELEGANT GOODS
for the approaching holidays, comprising all the
new styles Of diamond and other
RICH JEWELRY.
Roman and Florentine Mesaics, Stons and Shell
Canoes, fine Coral goods, together with large
assortment Of
WATCHES,
or all the Celebrated makers
ALsoCsolid Silver Tea Sets, Urns, Pitchers,
Goblets, Walters, Cups, Forks, spoons, and the
Greatest variety q Fancy Silver Ware suitable
Tor Presents NJ. w. GAIT d BRO,
324 Penn. av between 9th and 10th SITS.
dec 2l-3t
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HAKPER'S MAGAZINE for Janu.rv-
Il Il Containing Little DorTit, by Chas ckens
Mimic Life as before and behind the curtain bv
Anna Cora Richie, formerly Mrs Mcw,tt
New York illustrated Journal for January
English History, No. IL, Of Harper's Story Book
Arthur's Home Magazine for January
Godey's Lady's Book Cor January, beautifully
illustrated
New Games and Toy Books for Children.
For sale at SHII.LINGTONIS
Bookseliing Establishment, Odeon Building.
corner n street and Pa avenue. dec Ie-3t
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TO THE LADIES.

HAVING INDUCED MADAM DEvO, OF
4 IL New York and Paris, 10 exhibit her ~.
cheice and very superior MILLINERY for
few days at our house, we hope this effort ~
will meet their appreciation, and induce their
presence at the opening, on Monday next.
Should this be encouraged, It viii not cause our
exertions to relax in end-avoring to please
We also call attention TO fres6 supple, Of NIL
SIC, RFUMERY, COSMETICS. &c sc
THE LAKES, 5OI Pa avenue,
dec 3 near Adams Express
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RICH HOLIDAY GIFTS.

RREAsPINs, EARRINGS, BRACELETS,
ID GOLD LOCKETS, SEAL RINGS, TO open /;
GOLD PENCILS, STUDS, SLEEVE BUT
TONS, FINGER RINGS, SILVER SPOONS,
ALBATA WARE, PLATE ID BASKETS, &c. /,
all or any Of which win be sold cheap, BY
WIN. HI. FORREST,
/ No $50 north 9TH street, near Market.
N. B-Highest cash price given for old Gold
and Silver
Jewelry made 10 order dec 1S-1w
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Marine Disaster

Bosros, Dec. 22.-The brig Frederiok W.
Horn from Georgetown, s. c., for Kennebunk,
Maine, was fallen in with on the 5th instant,
distressed and watsr-lOgged. The crew were
brought into port this morning.
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u The wires have failed to supply as with
our usual telegraphic news to-day.
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IL Noah Walker C Co., Marble Hall

Clothing Emporium Browns Hots Building respectfully
announce that their display Of FALL WINTER CLIO
THING lie now ready for Inspection comprising assor
ment Of COATS, TALNAs, OYERSACKs sCRTOUTs
VESTS and PAETALOONs OF the newest and richest de-
sEns In mateTis truming and workmanship To gentle
who study excellence with
tees Of dress opportunity 10 offered selecting
fro OF the stocks OF Goods this city very
reduced prices. uoyS-tf