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Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.

WILL sell my House and Lot, on Fourth
j Street. on the very low est terms for cash.
The House is frame l6 n 20 feet, and in an
eligible part Of the town. l have spent the
past season in Kansas, and wish to return
there immediately with my family, to cast INV
mite into the scale Of Freedom.
sep % JOHN MARSH.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20
New Goods at the Clothing Emporium of
H. WISE & Bro.

New Goods at the Clothing Emporium of
H. WISE & Bro.
EMs0n's ne~ Building, Corner Of Front
ana Laurence StS,
" HERE they are now prenored n on..
w extra inducements to alI those ,"h,
may favor them with their Patronage. Thev
have just received q ANY
Large and Splendid Stock of Goods
Consisting of all kinds of Spring and Summar
Clothing for Men and Boys, which cannnt ha
surpassed ior quality and price in this market
They have also splendid supply of
Ladies' Dress Goods
Of the finest quality shawls. Cloaks, Bonne,s
Ladies Shoes and Jewelry '''
?, Genty zine Shirts, Colla,s, Handkerchief.
ouder shlrts' Drawers. &C., Trunks, Jewery.
Cloth Coats, Pants and Leggins, &c.
We are offering for sale Ibe most oor,r,o,,
assortment of
Ready-Made Clothing.
ever offered in this market. Our good, are q
our own manufacture, from the best of mate.
rial. Having the advantage of resident mari.
nei ~ III olhcihhatI, and also of large business
az fafkerSourg, Va, we will be enabled to
Keep up general assortment on the most eco.
nomlcal plan, and will sell TO those who NAV
favor us with their custom, CHEAPER than
ever before sold in this town, "'-
Give us call, and examine our stocl ror
yourselves before purchasing; we are ALWAYS
Pleased TO show our goods, believing that if
you learn prices you will be sure to buy.
Ironton, April 90, 1865. - o'
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20
Ironton, Ohio.

D. w. RICHARDS,
HAT MANUFACTURERS, WHOLE.
SALE AND RETAIL.
Has removed his Hat and Cap Store 10
No. 7, Union Block, Second street,
IRONT0N, OHIO.
FTNHE public will find it to their advantage 10
call and examine my stock before purcha-
sing elsewhere:
February %, 1851.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20
WILSON & RICHARDSON.

w AA0V&v " xNxOx4k11OOVXs
"a HAVE removed their Saddle and Har-
EM ness establishment to.
No. 6, Exchange Block, End st.
where they will be glad to see their customers.
We have on hand general assortment of
work, well made and out Of the best stock. We
can furnish customers with the very finest work,
not excepting any place in the STATE OR Union.
Don't go to Cincinnati or Pittsburg 10 get fine
saddle or harness ;we pledge ourselves to make
as neat and fashionable style Of work as you
can get any place in the country.
We are prepared to trim bugges, old and
ne ', and also to put tops on carriages and bug
gies in good style, and moi botch them.
We have several dozen real buckskin OK
lashes which Ne will sell by the dozen or sin
gle lash.
Particular attention will be paid to repairing
old saddles and harnesses Of every description
with promptness and dispatch. The public are
invited to gives us a call.
WILSON & RICHARDSON,
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TRONTON BRASS FOUNDRY
Il ]. j. VINToN takes this method of announc.
ng to the citizens Of Ironton and the public
generally, that he has erected Brass Foundry
on the corner of Fourth and Eckley streets, in
lronton, and has it now in full operation, end
is ready 10 do any kind of work in his line on
the shortest notice and most reasonable terms
Old copper aud brass taken in exchange.
Nov. 18, 1S5i.-tf
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20
E. G. SLOAN, Dental Surgeon.

Respectfully presents his acknowledge
HHS ments 10 those who have heretofore ex
0Yyt4Sh tc nded 10 him their patronage, and he
I1YDhopes that the skill and exp ericnce whic
the pnsi six yenrs of constant Practice has enable
him TO obtain, will merit continuance of their favor
aud the patronage of all those desiring services in his
profession In Justification of has ability 10 render
tire satisfaction, he would but call attention TO the n
full and part sets of artificial teeth which he
has inserted in this viciniy-ihc beauty utility and
c-likc appearance of which he u,ters him self can
not lie excelled. The difficulty heretofore cxpe
by the profession in fitting full SETS that they may
be useful and comfortable. he has overcome the ex-
pense Of no inconsderable perseverance and expert
ment. Those who are in need of such may rest assu
red that they can be furnished with SC useful organ,
that will enable them TO masiicaie their food with the
facility experienced only by those who have good Teeth
All other operations in the department of Dentistry,
performed in manner that experience and alone
will enable one to do Terms invariably CASH when
he work is completed. Office in Rodgers Block,
yer Slyerman, and Alcan's Dry Goods Store,
lRONTON, O.
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Pay Up! Paw Up!,

A IL persons indebted to Robert w. Rob-
N erts will please call at the Office of B. F
Branham, and make payment as have left my
books with him for collection.
July 10th, 1865. R. w. ROBERTS.
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Moxley & Barber's Vegetable Ague
AAler,-Warranted, no cure, no pay!
A SAFE AND EFFECrUAL REMEDv
~ for all periodical diseases, Intermittent
Fever, Fever and Ague, Chill Fever. dumb
AAgue, Periodical Headache, Sun Pain, etc
For sale by WV
MoXLEY, BARBER & EGERToN.
April "a, 1855.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20

Saddles, Brides, Harness, &c.
VOU will fnd the best assortment of Sad.
81 dies, Brides, Harness, Collars and
Whips in the west, oil their own manufacture,
at WILSON & RICHARDSON.
= No. 10, Second street, lronton..
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HR Nc MI % " ~ II
n DERRY e. CO

HAVE removed TO the corner OF Second and Railroad
III sts, and are about receiving large and well
leced stock OF Mems and Boys clothing TO which they
invite the attention of purchasers.
ALso-Just received, a good assortment, of Cloths,
Cassimeres and Vesiings, which they will make 10 or
der in the best style n, the shortes, notice.
Ironton, August IS, le55.-30u
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VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE

VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE
A TRACT OF nine acres of good rich Ohio
~ River Bottom, three miles above this place
and one mile distant from Ashland, for SALE
The land is well adapted to the purposes of
gardening, and being situated within one mile
Of Ashland and three miles from lronton, where
the highest cash markets west OF the Alleghe-
nies can always be had. The land will be
sold low for cash. There is on the premises a
comfortable two story frame house, With four
good rooms. For particulars inquire OF the
subscriber. RALPH LEE'TE,
Real Estate Agent
TrOntOn, May 18th, lS55.-U
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Patent Metallic Burial Case.

TIME subscribers have just received stock
manufactory CT w. G. Davis and Co., Cincin-
natl which they offer to the citizens of lronton
and vicinity on reasonable terms. These cases
are AIR-TIGHT AND lNDESTRUCTlBLE,
for protecting and preserving the dead for ordi-
nary burial for vaults, or for transportation.
The stock will be kept up as occasion demands.
They also keep constantly made variety of
Coffins of different sizes and qualities. Also
will make Coffins to directions without delay.
A new Hearse, quiet horse and careful dri-
yer, ready for service when required.
E. HURD & Co.
Ironton, November 20, 1865.
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IR o N TON HOUS E i.
IRoNT0N OHIO.

"AVING made LARGE ADDITIONS OF CoMFoR-
TABLE ROOMS, to the above well known
Hotel, and NEWLY FITTED UP AND RENOVATED
the older part of the house the proprietor would
solicit the calls of his friends and former pa
irons and the travelling public generally, CIV
ng the assurance that he will use his best en-
eavors TO please and render agreeable the stay
of all who may put up al his House.
Ironton, Aug. 3, 1854.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20
Lime! Lime!!

DRANK sHINUIT. at his store in Yves
IL Ironton, is prepared to supply the plsster-
ers. and all Others in this vicinity with supe-
rior quality Of lime. He sells on the lowest
terms for cash, or approved credit.
lronton, Nav 9Th, 1656.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20

.rllA7 r-s1 - - ~ ~ r. 80 j.
1Ax11Y 4 C0NFECTl0NARY.
TIvHE subscribers still ssrry on the above bu-
Sinem q their old stand On Fropt street.
ic6ond doos bs'ow 3. Montscmery's store, and
neas n. g. Rodgers Miil-whers he kssps on
hand and fptsab general sssortmentol q
EgMly Groceries.
.'TsAs-lmpcriol, Young Hyson, 0unpowder,
and Black Teus, Chocolate, Spices, Mustard,
10. 10. s.@
large assortment Of chewing and smoking
toberco, comprising scme Of the choicest BRANDS
such a Jsmes River, Cavendish, Virginia Leaf,
,S.R william hne cut, principe, csssidoro, y
hall, Spanish cigars. We have The largest as
ecftrnent OF cigars in town.
Every qualify sn price Of candies nanuia'.
tursd and kept for safe.
ft .Children's Toys,
or every description ond price.
They also carry on very estensively'hs buSi'
noss OF
Baking,
And win be happy to furnish families with any
description ofbread that may be wanted.
Parties,
+, Furnished at short notice.
Thankful for past favors, they solicit con.
A., tinuance Of the public patronage.
July 10Th, 1855. II. u l.. CoLE.
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FREDERICK DARIUS,
Boot and Shoe Manufacturer,

HANGING ROCK, OHIO.
II EEPS the best quality Of material, an
IN will execute his work in style and fin
ish that, cannot be out done by any OF his craft,
here or elsewhere. All orders from abroad
promptly attended to.
June 9th, 1855.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20

% pArR Of f.adiss' Glove Kid Lace Boots, eelos-
Z4 cd the 6nsst ever brought 10 lronton, worh H.
50 a paii. Call and see them at , * IL
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20
IR N R ALL ROAD.


NEW ARRANGEMENT.
EROM and after this date, or until further
I notice. Semi.daly trains will be run on
the Iron Rail Road, Sundays excepted.) as
follows:
MORNING TRAIN,
Will leave lronton for Centre Station at 7
o. clock, A. NJ.
RErUnNING-Will leave Centre Station at 9
O. clock, A. M.
AFTERNOON TRAIN,
Will leave Ironton for Centre Station at IL
o. clock P. M.
RErURNrNG-Will leave Centre Station at
half-past O. clock, P. M.
Tickets to be had at the Depot.
N. B. No foreign bank bills Of less denom-
ination than $40 will be taken.
HENRY CLARKSON, Sup't.
IYonton, June 25, l855.-2l.-tf.
NV RIGHTS Nerve and Bone Liniment 70,
w Bruises, Rheumatism, Burns, Sprains,
| &C., superior article for sale wholesale and
Ietail BY F. S. WRIGHT & Co., Druggists.
April "a, 1855. s
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THE LARGEST, CHEAPEST AND
BEST ASSORTMENT OF REA.
DY.MADE CLOTHING IN

TIERGuSON 4 ELSAS, have just received
from the East large aud splendid aSsort-
ment fplain and fancy goods, for gentleman's s
wear, consisting Of Cloths, Cassimere's Sail.
Nets, Satin, Buff, and Marseilles Vestings' ol
every variety OF quality or price, handherchiels,
neckerchiefs, gloves, &c, in short every article
usually kept in an establishment OF this kind.
They have also complete assortment oil rea'
.dy made clothing 10 which The attention oil Inc
public is invited.
Garments will be made 10 order, If desired
Having secured the services of one OF the best
cutters in Southern Ohio, they are sanguine OF
rendering perfect satisfaction.
To their old customers they return their grate-
full thanks, and hope tlht they will deem them
worthy Of patronage in the future.
June 10, l855.-l9-y.
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Soma MILITARY FAcrs.-At

SoNs MILITARY FACTs.-At two thou.
sand yards off, a single man or horse
looks like dot; at twelve hundred
yards, infantry can be distinguished from
cavalry; at nine hundred, movements
become clear; at seven hundred and
fifty yards, head of columns can be made
out.
If the enemy's cavalry are one thou.
sand yards off when they begin to move,
they will take about seven minutes to
come up-frst at gentle trot, and final.
ly at gallop; and during this interval,
each gun can discharge at them, with
great precision, ten rounds of shot.
A thirty-six FOUNDER, with only one.
third charge, at one thousand wards pen.
etrated twelve inches into good rubble
masonry, thirty-one inches into sound
oak, and nearly six feet into q mass o.
earth, sand and clay. An eight.incI
shell penetrates twenty-three feet into
compact earth.
A regiment of eight hundred stretches
two hundred and fifty yards; division
of three brigades, seven hundred and
thirty five yards, allowing for space be-
tween ; and regiment Of cavalry, four
hundred yards.
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COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS,
Relief In Five Minutes.
TYLERS COMPOUND GUN ARABIC SYRUP

'1NHE increasing demand for this most pleasant
safe, and efEcsciOus remedy for all pulmonary
disc ases, has enabled the proprietor to reduce th,
price 90 IS to place 1t within the reach of eli casses
Its superiority over Enst siulsc preparations ia a.
tested by many eminent hysioians Who have seer
aye witnesses CT Its efaoscY vbsn the usual r.me
dies nave failed; also by thousand CT OCT most 70
spectacle cttsens who have used it in their families
10th As preventive and cure with never failing sue
cess f,r the last twenty years, during which perioc
With very little aid from advertising, &C., Il Ia
gradually spread reputation over the whole Union
In cases CT recent Colds Coughs, Hoarseness de-, il
gives immediate relief and centrally cures in day
o. two, without interfering with diet or busine O,
rendering the system more susceptible Of Cola, 10
chrobic cases, Asthn,d, WtooY,ng Co.gh, Croup
Bronchitis, Afections of the Lungs, and Ccnsun,p
ton, It lie always very bsnefIsl. and seldom fsis
when commenced In time TO perfect o cure
Prizes Is and so cents q bottle.
Sold wholesale by Patterson Z Nairr, Stott Co.
Ridgely %. Alexandris By Peel Stevens. l.
Georgetown By Mr.. Cissel.
~ THLkRS GUN ARABIC CANDH DROPS
similar composition to the above, but IN q midel
end mere portable form they sot like charm or
troublesome Cough, and clear Tho throat and
voice; they contain no injurious drug are particu
tsrly recommended for children. hequentsrs of prb
Il: assemblies, public speakers, singers, 80,
Price 12H and IS cents psr box.
For sails at most Drug and Candy Stores.
oct LIT
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mo. HA.l

No. 5S2.l
Notsee Of ths sstaNishssent Of tks egos of
SSvveyor G.ssrol of pHN,c lsads for
the Territory of UtaA
Il N virtue Of the authority contained In the oct ap
l. proved February 81, l65S, entitled GAN act to
esaolish the ONCE Of surveyor general Of Utah, and
to grant land for school and university purposes"
the President Of the United States has directed that
located at Great Sat Lake City until otherwise or
dered.
+ Given under my hand, at the City of Washington
this twenty fourth day Of March, ammo Domini 1855.
JOHN WILSON,
Commissions Of General Land Once.
mar 2o-2aw6w
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On marriage, its duties and disqualifcations. and
their remedies; with Autographs, illustrating the
anatomy and physiology, and diseases Of tho repro.
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ana functions. A popular and comprehensive trsa-
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obyiation and ren.ovai-impvrtant hints to those
contemplating mstTincny, that win overcome OBJ
ections to 1t; no1c however. should take this i'm.
commentaries on the diseases and medical treatment
Of females from infancy to old age, each graph
cAlly illustrator by beautiful hthographic plates
nervous debility, Its causes and cure, by process
1t once 30 simple, ,afe and efectua that failure Is
E2posable-fules for daily management-an essay
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stationary hints the evils resulting from smpiri
al prsctce-an essay on all diseases arising from
ndiscreton, with plain and simple rules by which
Ill persons can cure themselves without msrcury-
remedies for those self inflicted miseries and disap
pointed hopes unfortunately prevalent In the
young. It Is truthful adviser to the married and
those contemplating marriage. Its reruRal Ia par.
et doubts of their physical condition, and Who are
conscious Of having hassrdsd tbs health, happiness
titled to.
Price IS ssnts Per copy, or 1--WE copies for ono dol
lar. Mailed ffes Of postage to any part Of tho uai
N.B.-Thoss who prsfsr may consult DR. La OEou
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Address DR.. n. b. La ORQIX, No 81 Maiden Lane
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no. 634l
Notice o the establishment of an additional
land district in the State of Calsfornin


Notice Of the establishment of an additional
land district IN the State of California
WHEREAS under the provisions of the act of
w Congress, approved March 8, 1853 EMIT ed
IAN act to provide Tor the surrey OF the public land
IN California" &c, the President OF the Unitsa
States is authorized at suoh time or times a. Ia his
JUDGMENT the pubic interest may go imperstivsly
stste Of California into two or three separate land
districts two of which districts we're established un
der sad act by publ;; notice, dated els. March,
1883; and rherea. the SURVEYS and sstt emspts
have extended In California 90 far that the conve-
Of the settlers and the public interest require
tie establishment Of the three districts authorised
by the act Ct the Sd March, 1853, Aforesaid
Vow, therefore, be it known, that under, and ty
authority Of The said act Of Congress of Sd March
1858 the President the United tt.tes has direct
that the State Of California shall be divided into
three separate land districts, tie boundaries of
which ar as fol ows, viz:
All that part ofthe State, c,mmencirg on the Pa
cite coast, lying north of the line between town
ships seven and eight q and 81 north Of Mount Di.
able base line, themes runnir east said line to
tie merican. thence south on the meridian line tn
the line dividing townships three and four e and A.
north OF said base thence east said line be-
tween townships three and four to the eastern
boundary Of the State, will form the .UpPER DIS
the land Office for which has been established
at MdTysrille
All that part of the STATE lying south Of the above
described limits and nsrth of the line dividing towpl
ships twenty and twenty one south, Tor fifth stand
ard south) will form the "MIDpLE DIsTRIcro the Of
e for which is at Benta; snd all that part Of the
State lying south Of the firth standard parallel the
CLOVER DISTRICT" heretofore organise the Office
for which is es ablishel st Los Angeles and il
view Of the said direction Of the President of the
United States, under the act Of Congress aNoreaio
the boundaries sb've mentioned shsll in future be
regarded as the limits Of the said land dstr cts
spectively.
Given under my hand at the city Ct Washington.
this ninth day Of April, A. D. 1855.
BY order Of the President:
JOHN WILSON,
Commissioner General Land Once
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LOOK HE Ell!

N ORE BOUNTY LAND TO ILL who served
wi in ANY WAR since 1890, whether as Officers
Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Clerks, Indians, Chap
laiRs, Wagon Masters, Transfers, Landsmsn, (or
their widows or minor chidren) who have not yet
received full $50 acres and have been in service Ia
days, will do well T. write TO postpaid, and their
Land Warrants will be forwarded to them for the
above quantity, and no charge if they do get it.
LLOYD b CO.,
Claim Agents Office, opposite U. s.. Treasury,
Washington City, ID. G mar 6 -3m
1OS. NEFF'S PREMIUM VIOLTNS AND vi
- olInceilOs can be seen at our Music Depot.
Amateurs and the profession are invited to call
and try these excellent instruments
HILBUS & HITZ, Agents.
good Contrabass Tor sale low for cash, il immsl
date application be made as above.
mar %
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AN APPEAL TO COMMON SENSE

LIT THE SICK HEAR THE TRUTH.
CAPTAIH Observation-Disclosures known his testl
na know the Captain should be scepticaI, Dr. Daw-
son Il Bro, with others of the best known and most
highly respectable citizens of Eas,on, endorse his
wonderful cure by
HAMPTON's VEGETABLE TINCTURH.
EAsToN, Oct. 4, 1854.
Messrs. Mortimer 4 Moybray:
GenGemen-I feel il my duty to you and the pub
lie to certify to the effects of Hampton's Vegetable
Tincture was for more than five years labOrina
under a disease of Chronic Rheumatism, and the
to be helped from my bed and dressed In my clothes
became reduced TO a mere skeleton. All the med
icmes took done me no good, and continued u
grow worse heard of Hampton's Tipcture and
thought would give il trial. At this time | did
not expect to live one day after another lid mo-
take II (the Tineture) for the Rheumatism, but IN
short time was well If that disease. From the
effects OF your lincture and the help of God ] am
now getting in good health.
wish all the afflicted to try Hsmptons Veaetab,s
Tincture, as have done, with the same effect tnat
1T has on Your obedient servant,
Isaac B.s,Ann.
we are acquainted with Isaac BENJAMIN; colo
him some of Hampton's Vegetable Tincture, and b.
heve the above statement correct.
DAWSON & Blo,
Prom our knowledge of Captain BENJAMIN NE a..
confident that the above statement is true and mn
exaggerated. J. A. JoHSseN
CHARLRs RoBrNsoy
Call and get pamphlets 9ats, and zee cnres n,
Cough, bronchitis, Rheumatism, Neuraigia. Dys
pepsia, Neivousnes. and General Weakness. As a
femals medicine O. for delicate shild, On VIC h.Ji
4 uAsQlalled. s'N
so,db MORTIMER 4 MoWBRAY. tn Rain
more s1est, B:lumorS and 1o& Broadway, n. Yoi
~. sTeTI Co, J; B. Moons, D. B, CLAaTr
son, washington; also. By 4. 9. ,. Ciso.l. George
town, and Z: q. BERRY, Alexandria, ana By Drss
SWnst& Jan o1
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U It is now just two hundred years
since PHOSPHORUS was first obtained by
Brand of Hamburg. So wonderful was
the discovery then considered that Krapt,
an eminent philosopher, gave Brand three
hundred dollars for the secret of its prep.
aratlon. In appearance PHOSPHORUS re.
sembles beeswax, but it is more trans.
parent. approaching to the color of am.
Der: Its name signifies g light-bearer,' >
and IS indicative of its most distinguish
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ORGANS FOR SALE.

= A SUPERIOR toned CHAPEL ORGAN; and a
IA hne Rosewood PARLOR ORGAN both now
on exhibition al the Metropolitan Mechanics Pair.
They are from the manufaetnry Of HENRY ERBRN
of New York.
For terms, &c, apply TO Prof. sCHEEL, on 18th
street, north of P. HENRY ERRRN
teb 26-eotf