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Var spirit In Russia.

private letter from St. Petersburr to on,
OF the editors Of this paper, presents a vivid
picture of affairs at that capital We do mot
sympathise in the strong Russian feelings of
the writer, but we give our readers the fol-
lowing extract, as il affords glimpse from the
seat of war. The letter is dated June 5th:
81 have now been here three weeks. and
seen many things 70 interest me. have been
we'll received wherever have been: and as
sure you that / am ss much q Russian as L
was before L left the United States As for
the war, there appears 70 be but one feeling
here among all, and that is to fight it out. Tho
nstlon Is with the Emperor, and is resolute new
er to yield TO the demands Of the allies. Eve
rything here Is military and in preparation
for war. A day or two since I went 20 the
Founding Hospital, and there found a large
number OF females making band ages, and 9TH
ers scraping lint for the soldiers thai are wound
ed. saw letter from q surgeon at Sebasto.
pol, saying that the battle Of the night before
had added sixteen hundred TO their wounded
Day before yesterday I went down 20 Crons-
tadt on board steamer that took large par
" IN pleasure excursion TO see the allied
feet, which lies about Eve miles from the
forts. We sailed all around the forts and the
men Of war, which are placed to defend the
town. was told that there were q hundred
thousand men on board the ships and in the
forts.
The scene was highly exciting. A. wa
swept over the water, the band played stirring
national airs, and the multitude on board burst
forth in repeated cheers TO the forts and ships.
which were echoed back in loud hurrahs frem
the sailors on the ships, and the soldiers in the
forts, while in the distance we could distinctly
see the allies taking down their spars and ton.
masts, preparing for battle. As was gazing
at the magnificent array, an old gentleman
standing by me, who could speak English, said.
with much feeling, What a scene. Here we
are on pleasure party, sailing ever the water
that must soon be red with so much blood.
cannot enjoy it,"
Z" An attack is now hourly expected. have
made arrangements to 90 at once TO a hill
about three miles from the scene of action,
where can see every shot that is fired L do
not want an attack TO take place. but if there
is to be one, L want 10 see it i will write YOU
full account of il as soon as possible NV
own opinion is that the Allies will be beaten,
but 1t may be because L want % have them,
or because am not good judge of the mat
ter. How long L shall be detained here can
not tell. may leave for home by the first Of
July, though L now think of taking trip 10
Odessa, Theodosia, and Sebastopol. to look at
route for railroad. This would keep me
here until November At first found il very
difficult TO get about without an Interpreter.
But now L can ask for everything / wish in
Russian, and L think, if L should stay here
three or four months, L could speak it very
well. Y. ErGngeltst.
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SEWING MACHINE AGENCY.

'JNHE undersigned, having been appointed sole
Il Agent for the sale Of w heller, Wilson Il Co.'S
Sewing Machines in the District Of Columbia re-
specially notifies the public that he is prepared to
furnish any number that may be ordered at short
notice. and to guarantee the instructions that NAV
be necessary to enable the purchasers to work them
to their entire satisfaction, aud to keep them in
perfect order.
These admirable machines, having uniformly
received the highest premiums wherever they have
been exhibited, can he confidently relied on to do
all the varieties Of family sewing, well as those
of tailors, clothiers, shirt makers, mantuamakers
&c.
AS these Machines have been successfully and
satisfactorily used by several families in this city
for some months past, to whom the advertiser can
regard to them, he deems the high reputation
which they sustain in the Northern cities now full
ly established here also.
The price for Machine, complete in all respects
has been reduced to 500.
p. J. STEER,
Washington Place, Seventh street.
AlIw
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4 LII STRANGERS
COLUMBIAN COLLEGE, washington. d G

Rev J. g. BINNEY, d. D., President and Profess
sor Of Intellectual and Moral Philosophy
WILLIAM RuGGLRs, LII D., Professor of Mechan-
ical Philosophy and Astronomy
Rev: A. J. HUNTINGToN A. M, Professor Of the
Greek and Latin Languages
CHARLES c. JKwRTT, AN, Professor Of Rhet-
oric and Bellies Lettres.
LEWIS H. STEINER, AM, MD, Professor of
Chemistry and Natural Philosophy
F. L. FRIsToK, A NJ, Professor Of Mathematics
WILLIAM T.. JILLeoN, A. Professor Of Modern
Languages
R. G Fox, A. b., Tutor in the Greek and Latin
J. 6. Nash: A NJ, Teacher f the Preparatory De-
partment.
TNHE next session begins on the last Wednesday
until the last Wednesday in June Candidates
for admission may be examined on Monday and
tuesday preceding the opening Of the session
The regular College Course requires four wears for
the degree Of A. b. Those wishing to do so NAV
omit the ancient languages and pursue scientific
course three years for the degree Of BP. An ad-
vanced course is also provided for the degree Of A.
NJ. students may pursue any particular branches
where they can do so protitably, and will take suf-
hcient studies fully to occupy their time, and re-
ceive a certificate Of actual attainment
Preparatory Department is established under
the general supervision Of the Faculty, with an
able and experienced teacher and special attention
will be given to fitting pupils to enter College
With full and able aculty, students are with
confidence invited to the usual benefits Of our best
institutions, with those advantages peculiar to the
seat OF the General Government.
Circulars, with all needed information may be
received by applying personally or by letter to the
president. y7-2aw3w
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USELESS AS Burrows had been the
practice among the attendants of divine wor-
ship in one Of our down East churches. for
some Of the youth to fattsn out pewter but.
tons, and pass them into the contribution box.
The old Dominic at length felt it his duty, in
justice to his pocket to check the growing
evil.
My dear friends" said he, some of you
are In the habit of fattening the eye Of metal
buttons, and contributing thereof to the treas
ury of the Lord. 1 would simply observe, that
while the process makes the resemblance to a
ten cent piece no more complete, it renders
them utterly use less as buttons"
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

WE would respectfully inform all persons hav-
w ing accounts with us that they are all made
OFF, and those that are not called for will be rem
dered in full to 1st July, when we very reasonably
expect and most earnestly request that they win
come forward and close them without giving US
the trouble of calling 4 second time.
In connection with this notice. we take this op-
portunity Of expressing thanks to those friends
and customers who have so literally and promptly
patronized during the past six months, and
hope for an increased continuation Of the same by
giving our personal and strict attention to busi-
ness and conducting it upon fair and correct prin
Ciples. COLI.EY Il SEARS,
523 Seventh street, doors north Pa av
ie 95-eo6t
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NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE,
WASHINGTON, D. c.

WARRINGTON, d. C.
TNH E thirty-fourth annual course Of Lectures will
Il commence on MONDAY, the 22d Of October,
1855, and end on the lst March, 1856.
THOMAS MILLER, M. d., Professor Of Anatomy
and Physiology.
WIN p. JOHNSTON, M. D., Professor Of Obstet-
RIGS, and Diseases Of women and children
lea, Therapeutics and Hygiene j."
JNo. FRED MAY, M. D., Professor Of the princi-
Piles and practice Of surgery.
GRAF FroN TYLER, NJ. D., Professor Of Pathology
and practice OF medicine, and Of clinical med
LEWIS Fl. STEINER, NJ. D., Professor Of Chemis.
try and Pharmacy.
EDWARD NJ Scorr, NJ. D., Prosector and De-
THOMAS MILLER, NJ. D., DEAN.
Like most similar institutions In Europe, the
desks from which the regular lectures are given
and the words for clinical instruction are under
the same roof,
The entire expense for full course lectures $50 90
Practical Anatomy by the Demonstrator. -. 10 20
Matriculating fee, payable only once........ %
Graduating expenses. Observation-Disclosures. 25 90
Admission to the medical and surgical clinic with
out charge.
The lectures will be given in the afternoon and
evening, thereby enabling those engaged in bust
ness during the morning hours to attend
For further information address
.... ...- THOMAS MILLER, NJ. D.,
N: B.-Medical students desiring situations as
resident student in the Washington Innrmary
(Which is the clinical department Of the National
Medical College are requested to make applica-
the Washington Infrinary, who will give any in
formation that may be desired.
Ii is unnecessary to state the great advantages of
residence In hospital for clinical instruction.
dence. Six are to be chosen before the 1st Of Oc-
tober. iy9-eotNoyl
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DIR. l.. ID. WRIGHT'S
UNFAILING "SCROFULOUS ANTIDOTE. ~

For tbs Permanent Cure of CONSUMPTION
and all other forms Of ROFULOUS
DISEASES.
vINHlS Medicine is prepared 10y an eminent ply
u sician Of eighteen years practice in New York
city, during which time he has constantly used II
with the most unbounded success, and created for
1t reputation in private practice, unequalled in
the history Of medicine. Itacts immediately upon
the blood, cleansing it from all scrofulous hunors
or impurities, renOvating and, by its magic DOW
ers, ISVIGORATE THE WHOLE SYSTEM,
IN proof Of which, hundreds Of respectable wit
nesses from the Doctors private practice have Civ
en- IN their testimony, and entreatthose suffering
from any scrofulOus affection, to eaH xpon thsni
aad satisfy themselves.
A Treatise on Scrofulous Diseases can be had
gratis at PRIN CIPAL DEPOT 400 Broadway
and at Drug Stores generally.
81. q. CHARLES STOTT CO.,
Agents for WASHINGTON
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NOTICE TO THE CREDITORS OF HALL
Il BROTHER,

~ Hall, having on the 2sth day Of February,
1855, assigned to the undersigned all the stock In
trade and debts Of the firm Of Hall & Brother. to
be applied to the full satisfaction Of certain debts
Liabilities, and engagements Of said firm Of Hall
Il Brother, and the surplus to pay and distribute
rateably among such Of the remaining cred
itors Of said firm as shall within six months from
liver to said Baruch Hall full and absolute re-
leases Of all Indebtedness to them respectively by
said Baruch Hall, surviving partner as aforesaid
Notice Is therefore hereby given to such credi-
Hall, surviving partner, may desire to partici-
pate in the benefit OF said assignment to execute
and deliver to said Baruch Hall full and absolute
releases as aforesaid, within the period q six
months from said 18th day Of February, 1856
RICHARD WALLACH, Trustee.
a 11-ecA Ann.
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DR.. l.. b. WRIGHT,S
TASTELESS LIQUID CATHARTIC.n
DR EIlfTIY

f1NHIS is the BEST, CHEAPEST, and MOST
Il EFFICIENT CATHARTIC EVER Of
FERED TO THE PUBLIC.
Its TASTELESS, Thereby avoiding the nau-
seating effect Of Pills, Oil, SIENNA, &c and pro-
ducing no gripping or other painful effects Unlike
all other purgatives, 1t searches to the bottom Of
the disease, thoroughly cleanses the stomach and
leaves the bowels entirely free from costiveness
NO FAMILY SHOULD BE WITHOUT IT
Children drink it readily and without forcing
and NO MEDICINE Is MORE HIGHLY RE-
COMMENDED by the MEDICAL FACULTY
Give il a trial and then judge for yourselves
IL can be had wholesale and retail at E. H. STA
BIER & cos, Baltimore, or CHAS. STOTT
Il CO., Washington, ID. c. Co.. .". -..
DR.. WRIGHf'S PRINCIPAL DEPOT, 400
Broadway, where the doctor can be consulted
daily on diseases generally, from II to 2 p. m,
without charge. ie l3-6m
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Exc URSI0Ns, 90.
FIRST GRAND .....
MOONLIGHT EXCURSION AND PIC MIC
OF THE
e. n n N Z II u

~ -
TO THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION,
On THURSDAY, July 19, 1855.
TNHE members Of the Club take great pleasure
Il In announcing to their friends H.
and the public In general that they ,&efsEaSS
have chartered the Steamer GEORGE WASH
lNGTON, and will give their first Grand Excur.
sion and Pic Mic to the White House Pavilion
on THURSDAY, July 10, 1855
A superior Brass and String Band has been en-.
gagged for the occasion.
Refreshments and Supper will be furnished by
an experienced Caterer. ..
Omnibuses will leave the corner Of 14th ST. and
the Avenue, corner and 7th streets, and the Cap
itol at O'Clock to convey passengers to the boat
and will also be at the Wharf on the arrival Of the
boat.
Tickets ONE DOLLAR-admitting a gentle
man and ladies to be had Of the members and at
the boat on the day Of the Excursion
The Boat will leave Georgetown at 1, Washing
ton at 2, Navy Yard at 2K, and Alexandria at 3
O'Clock
COMMITTEE Of A,rd~gemsass.
l. Thomas.
VIM. Elwood, s. Moran,
q. Dubant, J. Franklin.
5,12,H
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GRAND FREMENS' AND CIVIC
MOONLIGHT EXCURSION
OF TIKI
E S T ERN HOSE COMPAN

ME WESTERN HOSE COMPANY respect
Il fully announce to the citizens Of
Washington, Georgetown and Alex -sszss-TsSs--al.
andria. that they have chartered the swift and
splendid Steamer GEORGE WASHINGTON for
an Excursion, on MONDAY AFTERNOON,
July 23d. to the White House Pavilion.
The boat will leave Georgetown at 4 O'Clock
Washington at2; Navy Yard at 2K Alexandria
at 3; returning she will leave the White House at
seasonable hour, and touch at the above places
The Committee have made the most extensive
arrangements to render this excursion one of the
most pleasant OF the season.
The Refreshment department will be conducted
by competent and accommodating caterer, WM
COKE.
Fishers Band has been engaged for the occa-
sion.
Should the day prove unfavorable the excursion
will be postponed until further notice.
Tickets ONE DOLLAR, admitting a Gentle
man and ladies-to he had Of any of the Commit
tee, or at the boat on the day Of the excursion.
COMMITTEE.
Edmund Henly, Jas. Linkins, F. Hoffman.
jy6-eotd*
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CANAL PACKET LINE TO POINT OF
ROCKS,

ITNHE Canal Packet CONGRESS having been
l. thoroughly repaired and putASsfs,-,riIT7 III.
in first rate order (the machinery sszseEzE<Ss.
being removed and horse power substituted) CON
Times making her regular trips between George
town and the above place.
The Boat will leave the wharf Of w. H. & H. G
Ritter for Point Of Rocks on MONDAYS, WE'D
NESDAIS and FRIDAYS at O'Clock a. m; and
the Point Of Rocks for Georgetown on TUES
DAYS, THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS al the
same hour, stopping at the different landings along
the line for the reception and landing of passengers
and freight, going and returning.
The Boat will leave Georgetown at O'Clock a
m. and arrive at the head of the Great Falls at II
Seneca at ], Edwards Ferry 3H, MOnocacv 5K
knowlan's Ferry 8, and Point of Rocks at o'ci! k
p. m. Returning, leave Point at A. m Know
lan's Ferry at *, Monocacy :. Edwards Ferry
III, Seneca |, Great Falls 81 and arrive at George
town at p m.
Passage through either way 90
Meals served regularly on board the boat at mod
crate prices. CHARLES MERRILL. Can't.
lie 25-dtf
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T" All, John, you won't have me much
longer. / shall never leave this bed alive"
Please thyself, Betty, and thee will please
me, returned John, with equanimity.
90 have been a good wife 10 you, John"
persisted the dying woman.
"Aiddlin', Betty, middlin' !" responded the
mattey.of- fact husband.
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HAVING now completed all my arrangements
Il for a first rate BRASS AND COTILLON
BAND, am again az the service Of the public to
attend Excursion Parties, Exhibitions Parades
Pic Mics, Balls and Serenades. All those in IA
vor Of citizens band respectfully invited to en-
courage our enterprise, here in Washington city.
p. FISCHER, Leader.
p. S.-This Band, under my direction, is regu-
larly uniformed, and from practice of over twen-
ty years can give satisfaction to every one.
Residence, Pennsylvania avenue north side be-
tween Ninth and Tenth streets, first door west Of
Iron Hall.
Orders left with Messrs. Hilbus & Hitz punctu-
ally attended to. NAV I4-2m*
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CARRIAGES-CARRIAGES.

II HAVE now on hand, and constantly finishing
II very large assortment Of Pleasure cl4Sqkk
and Family CARRIAGES, Of the latest SxSG
fashions which will sell as low as the same
quality Of work can be sold in any Of the principal
markets Of the United States.
The subscriber is now dealing exclusively in
Carriages Of his own manufacture, and all work
sold by him will be warranted, and compare favor
ably with any work in this market. AS always
keep large assortment, ! invite purchasers and
others to examine my stock before purchasing else
where.
Carriages built to order Old Carriages taken In
exchange, or repaired at the shortest notice.
THOMAS YOUNG,
Sign Of the Golden Horse,
No. 40 Pa. avenue and ~ street.
may 1-eo3m
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A RAT WHIPPED by SHANGHAI-One morn
Ing last week, citizen of this village, while
hoeing in his garden, heard a clatter in his
barn. On repairing thither, he was met by a
tremendous large rat fleeing for dear life, hotly
pursued by feur hens. As the rat passed, he
came in collision with the hoe, killing himself
The hens claimed the victor, .-OgdeRSbureh
Sentinel
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u very important discovery has lust
been made by M. Petit, of Lyons, of means
of impregnating silk by a chemical process,
with gold, silver, brass, or iron, so that il can
be woven with perfect fexibility, and thus
form, as it were, stuffs Of those metals The
invention has been secured by patent and will
be worked by company of capitalists. Per-
mission has been given to place a specimen in
the Universal Exhibition. Ii is said that the
price Of this new material will not be high
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CARD,

MRS. E. PHILLIPS, No. 401 Sixth street,
lSA between g and II streets, desires to inform
the citizens Of Washington and vicinity, that
she is now prepared to give instructions on the
PIANO FORTE. She has taught music in
some Of the principal cities Of the Union and
has testimonials showing that she is fully CON-
petent to discharge the duties Of her profession
TO the satisfaction Of those who may favor her with
their patronage.
Terms: $40 for "a lessons, at her residence, or
Sl2 at the residence Of her pupils.
ie I2-eo3m&
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RULES FOR srUpY.-The other evening, Pro-
fsssor Davis the eminent mathematician. in
conversation with a young friend of his upon
the Importance Of system in studying, as weu
as in every thing else, took a piece Of paper,
and wrote off for him the following important
rules 1. Learn one thing at time. 2. Learn
that thing we'll. 8. Learn its connections, as
far as possible, with all other things. T. Be-
lieve that to know every thing Of something, is
better than TO something Of every thing.
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SHAMEFUL ACCUSATION AGAINST A FIsH.-
A Scottish paper tells US that a Mr.. Boothby
caught five clean salmon in the Tay. What
Is meant by cleah salmon? Amt they always
clean? Had these particular fish been soaped
and scrubbing- brushed! or had their silvery
scales been plate powdered? We have heard
Of salmon being dirt cheap, but that, we be-
lieve, is the only accusation Of uncleanliness
that can be brought against this highly re-
spectacle fish.
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BRILLIANT SAILING MATCH.


VNHE lovers Of this beautiful and entertaining
Il sport are hereby informed that the sub. ~
scriber contemplates getting up, on the 25th ia
GRAND REGATTA.
Two chased Etruscan Silver GOblets will con-
stitute the prizes The most valuable to be award
ed to the most rapid boat in the race. The next
best to bear off the second premium. The match
is to be between boats belonging to Washington
Georgetown and Alexandria. Boats having decks
over 25 feet ineligible to entry. The proprie-
tors of boats must bear in mind that they cannot
enter any boat not owned in the above places at
this time
Many boat owners are now preparing for the
sport to take place the 25th July, and from the
apparent interest taken, il promises TO be one of
the most entertaining and recherche affairs ever
before offered to the lovers Of boat chasing in this
city.
The following craft have already entered for the
contest:
KNOW NOTHING.
WILL WATCH, Che light -heeled craft that
bore of the pitcher last season tridmphantly)
SKINNER.
MARTHA.
GENERAL JACKSON.
A large and beautiful steamer will be chartered
for the occasion, in order to afford all who desire
to witness this beautiful sail opportunity to be-
hold all its various incidents.
their craft, or learn the manner and intention of
the Regatta or terms Of entry, can be gratifed in
any manner by calling at the City Restaurant cor
ner Of Pennsylvania avenue and 18th street.
Fort Washington will be the distance designed
by the undersigned and returning to the point Of
starting
...ss Rs Of entry depend WS the H. JUNE: osfs Of
City Restaurant, cor. Pa. av. and 18th =.
70 2-1awf d..
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AND PLANIsHED WARE.
ITNEA and Coffee Urns, Coffee Greques, Coffee
L Biggins, Coffee Filter, CofeePots, TsaPots,
Tea Sets, Egg s Boiiers Chaang Dishes, Imperial
Cups, Lamps, Candlestieks, Segar Lamps, SPIT.
tuons, &C., 1t the Housekeepers Furnishing stSre,
4SO Seventh sGsst. GEO. FRAkCIS.
= E2-x +~
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New USE FOR PHoroeRApur.-A few dars

NEW USE FOR PHoroGRAPHr.-A few days
ago gentleman residing in Manchester, who
nesses OF three friends living in Rochdale.
These were attached to envelopes and, wA no
other direction than the name of ths Swn,
were posted for Rochdale. On inquiry, 1t was
ascertaiEed that each Of the likenesses had
been bee duly delivered to the Original.-LoniO.
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e A clergyman, catechising the youths OF
his church, put the question from the cate
chism TO a girl:
What is your consolation In life and
death ~
The poor girl smiled, but did not answer.
The priest insisted.
Well, then, said she, " since / must tell,
IL Is printer on street,
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The FOURTH IN CASADA.-The Fourth of
July celebration at Hamilton, c. W., was
something entirely new in Canada, and forms
a new epoch in the history of the provinces. -
A sumptuous repast was served up, and some
six or seven hundred persons partook of it.
Toasts were drunk, opening with ''The day we
celebrate" followed by others to the 0Queen. !"
''Governor General Of Canada and "The
President Of the United States" ell Of which
were responded to by speeches.
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DENTISTRY.

d B DONALDSON, Dentist late Of the firm of
H. Hunt Donaldson, continues to I@
manufacture and insert those beautiful p&
porcelain teeth, with or without gums, u1IO
for specimens Of which (made and deposited by
the late frm) was awarded the first premium at
the Mechanics Institute Fair, recently held in
this city.
These teeth are carved and shaded to suit each
particular case, and their resemblance the natu-
raj organs is so perfect as to deceive the most prac
tised eye.
Particular attention also paid to filing and pre-
serving the natural teeth.
Charges moderate, and all operations warranted
Once southwest corner Of SeventhRnd streets
Eentrance on ID. mar 2l-6m