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WALKER CO., Marble Hall Clothing Rmpo-
w. rum, under Browns Hotel, respectfully announce
that their display Of Spring and Summer Clothing
ready for inspection, comprising assortment OF
Vests and Psntaloons Of aud richest designs
material trimming and workmanship To gentlemen who
study excellence with economy IN fashionable articles
drees opportunity for selecting offered
largest and most attractive stock
this city ct Q very reduced scale Of prices. splT
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SUPERIOR SODA WATER.

THE subscriber would most respectfully inform
[ his former patrons, and the lovers OF superior
operation and in orner 90 keep up his well canned
rrpu, alton of keeping the best SODA WATER and
most delicious sfRUPs In the cite, 10 determined
az possihle) 70 have Il SUI better than heresoforss
o. BOSWELL, Dtuxist,
Corner Maryland av., and 9TH St, lsssd,
an oO-Im Washingtoo-
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SPLENDID PAPER HANGINGS.

SPLENDID PAPER HANGINGS.
i to his old friends and the public that he has
sumed bis old and familiar occupation of PAPER
HANGING, having opened a new store In the s'Star
Buildings, near the corner of Eleventh street and Pa
avenue, where he will be found all the tune himself
and keep on hand a Will selected assortment OF
PAPER N G N 8, WINDOW SHADES,
BLINDS, sc.
All work entrusted to him In his line of business
will be promptly and faithfully uted 10 the en-
tire satisfaction OF those for whom the work may be
done.
He respectfully invites all his former friends and
customers, and tho public generally 10 give him q
call at bis new store and see il he has not some
thing In his line 10 suit their tastes and wants.
NAV div JOHN DAVIS.
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For Sale and Rent,
. FRAME i

dor SALE or RENP--A NEW FRAME
IL House, situsted on Washington street, George
town The house s comfortably arranged, ccntainl
two ins pariors, eight bed chambers and an excel.
lent kitchen, and Is situated In one Of the mos,
healthy and Quiet parts Of Georgetown. ENQUIRE o,
the owner, JOHN J. FIVE, next door.
may l2-2awf
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CLOCKS, WATCHES AND JEwELRY.
COpened this day, forty different styles OF @ oeks
Good Clocks 81 IS Fine Gold Watches, -
warranted. Jewelry cheaper han ever.
Gall and see for yourselves at
J. ROBINSON,e,
No. $40 opposite Browns Hotel.
nav l-dlm
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DENTISTRY.

d B. DONALDSON, Dentist, late Of the firm OF
III. Hunt b Donaldson, continues to <ErzS.sA
manufacture and insert those beautiful
porcelain teeth, with or without gums, -EIO
for specimens Of which (made and de-
posted 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 to the natu-
raj organs Is perfect as 70 deceive the most prac
tised eye.
Particular attention also paid TO filling and pre-
serving the natural teeth.
Charges moderate and all operations warranted
Office southwest corner Seventh and d s's.--en.
trance on ID. mar cl-6m
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Wants.

VNYANTED IMMEDIATELY-AT C. d. Stew
w ants Daguerrean Gallery, over Galt's Store, q
smart active white boy, about Ia years of age.
None but an American need apply.
NAV - -ltf
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browns FORESTER, vol, Edinburg, being
ID directions Tor the plsnting and management %
forest uees, FRANCK TAYLOR,
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EOR RENT-sEvERAL HANDSOME PAR
II lo-s and Chambers, with board.
Also, Table and transient boerd. Inquire at Mrs.
SMITHS, 233 street. ap9
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HOMES FOR ALL.-Beautifully and healthy
II located Building Lots, "a feet front by 100 feet
deep, graded streets, cam until spring, be bought
al the exceeding low price of SIS, payable 90 per
month. Title indspulable.
Union Land Office, 7th ST.,
above Odd Fellows Hall.
ian 9-6m JOHN FOX, Secretary.
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HOSIERY, GLOVES, DC.

WE have Just received a very large assortment
w ofLades' white, brown, slate, black, bsoWu
embroidered and open worked hose.
Gents white, brown and mixed Hose and half
Hose
Misses and boys white, brown, slate, black, fan
CIV striped and opera worked Hose and half Hose
Ladies' kid, silk and Cotton Gloves and black silk
mius
Misses and Boys white and colored silk, kid, and
thread Gloves and black silk Mitts
Gents kid, silk and thread Gloves
We would invite special attention 70 our large
and well assorted stock Of Ladies' and Children D
Hosiery and Gloves, being The largest assortment 10
this city, and will be sold AZ very low prices
W. EGAN T. son,
No. 323 shady side Pa. avenue, betw.
ap 20 2w 9th and 7th stretu
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EOR RENT-THE SMALL FRAME two-s;ory
Il House, No. 479 Thirteenth street, west side,
two doors south Of Pa. avenue. 1t Is neat ind com
Portable. Possession given Immediately. Apply at
the Star Once. may e-n
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ID ENTS REDUCED TO SUIT THE TIMES.
IL $50 year will be received for the rent OF
those new and convenient cottages at Kendall
Green, with two of ground, stable, wood shed
and other conveniences attached. Pumps of pure
water are near the door, and cOmmunIcat on is had
with Georgetown by way Of Fl and Seventh streets
and Penn. Avenue, morning and afternoon, at the
usual fare, for the accommodation of clerks in the
departments.
To secure the advantage of this great reduction
Of rent immediate application must be made 10 the
undersigned, either by letter, or at his house al
Kendall Green, after Office hours, where the key.
may be had and the houses inspect ted at any time
Several Of these residences will be sold on liberia
terms. WIN. STICKNEY,
No4, Kendall Green.
N. B-Rents paid quarterly In advance.
apr o, l655-u
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NOR RENT.-FOUR NEW AND CONVENT
E ent Brick Houses, brown mastick fronts, con-
tanng parOrs with marble mantes, dinin, room,
kitchen, servants room, and five chambers each,
and situated thirteenth street, Island, near the
public grounds, convenient 10 Pa. avenue and the
Departments. Rent very moderate. Apply at r.
II. CLARkES office, corner OF Sixth street. and
louisiana avenue, or at d. 3. CLARKE'5 Drug
Store, Eleventh street, Island. mar Scott
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A LII STRANGERS
n visiting the City should see Hunters Gaia
lOgue of the Curosities Of the Patent Office. Also
his Description of Powells Great Picture.
feb Q3-3ms
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VALUABLE TRACTS OF LAND NEAR the
Y City, at Private Sale-For sale, four very de-
sirabe and egibly situated tracts Of Land, contain
ing about fifty acres each, partly in MOntg omery
county, but principally in Washington county, DC
opposite the farm Of Joseph II Bradley, ESQ.,, abou,
AZ miles from Washington, communicating with il
by a new and commodious road now under con-
structen The soil is excellent, and well adapted
to corn and wheat The situation is prominent ami
healthy, and the land well watered. There are
three tenements on the premises.
This property is peculiarly suited to gentlemen
having business in the city for beautiful country res
licences.
plat of the property can be seen at the office OF
the subscriber.
John Parker, Esq, living adjoining, will show the
property TO any who may wish to see it.
EDW. SWAMI.
No. lac Louisiana avenue, near City Hall.
"a.
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NOR SALE-A FLOURISHING DRUG STORE
II with complete assorted stock of best drugs,
&C., in one of the best locations in Washington ID.
e.. The present owner being on the psint of leav-
ing will sell AT very reasonable price. Any one
who has a thorough knowledge OF the business and
the necessary Qualifications of the business will find
it rare chance. Address Ssh So Box log, WASH
ington city NAV 9-lwt
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EOR RENT-Two handsomely furnished Houses
Il containing Is roons in one, and 9 in the other
Ia desirable location fronting ON public square, one
square from Lafayette Square, on H, corner of II
be rented on reasonable terms to good tenants.
an l3-lmf
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nor ALE-SEVERAL ELIGIBLY LOCA-
l. ted and conveniently constructed frame Houses
can be bought cheap and on pleasing terms, on ap-
plying, by letter or in person, 10
WIN r. WOODWARD,
may 7-lw% No. 40 Sixth street west.
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SHAxrruL.-Last night, q woman, vel
Known to our community, the wife Of 9 re
spectable citisen, the mother Of children VII
labor hard to maintain reputation for hon
ee'y and Industry, was found staggsrin,
through the streets with crowd of BOYS fol
loving her: She was taken by ofiesr Allen
whose charitable feelings were aroused, an,
Itef long search found her residence, an,
conveyed her ho-e.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Mr.. Rou,anv., Ia.
nndly sent rs some yery nice asparaeus
- PlOauSt CT mis- well cultivated garden In
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A. =. tAALL -4Le Qramatlc dior anna OF
me Battle Of Bunker Hill, after q highly sue.
eesstal run in this city, closes tonight DurInv
us stay here IL has been source of delight
ana amusemeut 70 thousands Of our cltisens.
sno VIII no doubt draw an immense audience
V Ntness its last representation this evening.
next. -
We STATED, on the day before yesterday,
eoEelling house on Capitol Hill, occupied by
respectable family named Reid, was stoned !;
anee which time We have ascertained that this
rts . mistake. Tho fact Is, q stray stone.
.aroWn oy some thoughtess lad, went through
naoN OF the house. This embraces the
whole occurrence.
he ANNUAL MAY FESTIVAL Of st. Vim
tn. Orpnan Asylum took place yesterday.
e vas q Growing Of Q queen and other
ssTiess calculated to delight the Juvenile as
noiy. Not having been present, and know.
ing nothing OF the celebration until after Il
ulars '" ieP'i' 'ne PaIuo'
"Ho LOVES TIE WATER The sailbost
sfHsso In the Star, To- day, is a crack craft,
NO 1 sa:!er, well formed, commodious.
y1s' me Thing Tor one or two persons uhG
nscS noT TO appreciate the luxury OF sailing
- w water during the approaching season
ZEE MARINE BAND will, according to ar.
.sasenent, perform at tho Presidents grounds
s evening. The weather being remarks
y peasant, a large attendance Of juvenile.
nay reasonably be anticipated.
IASAsoHLEDGEHEEr- Boulaneer has
sent rs some very nice asparagus
80 SSioauot CT MS well cullivs tsd garden In
ne nrn ward.
SALE CT Srocx,-McGuirs. anctio,s., .o,i
Yesterday $500 worth of Cornorat;on of W..h'
ns'on Stock, q. l04, and $500 worth At 1854
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An AFFAIR Of very important character,
took place this morning in Seventh street, In the
elghborhood Of Dorssy's hotel, growing on.
OF family matters. An old and much respec.
ted citizen Of the Northern Liberties instiga.
TED oy feelings common to parents, and a
young man, were the parties Immediately in
volved- Two Of tie sons Of the former, we
learn, roughly handled the latter, having
came 70 the assistance Of their father.
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PERSONAL,

-. Hon. John II. Savage and Hon S. A.
Smith and family, of Tennessee, are at Viii.
lards'.
-. The Hon. j. B. Macy, of Wisconsin, is
in Washington.
-. Hon. Geo. E. Pugh, United States Sen
ator from Ohio, was married to Miss Therese
Chaiient, OF Cincinnati, on the 22d inst. Miss
Cnaliant says the New York Express) is a
sister OF the Hon. Mrs. Marshall, now of Cal
ltornla, and when in Washington a few win
tiers since was the acknowledged belle of the
entire season. By many she is considered
one OF the most brilliant and beautiful women
In this country.
....Capt- Joseph White, late master Of the
ship James Cheston, charged with felonously
CASING away that vessel, was tried in the U I.
.. Circuit Court at Baltimore, last week, and
acquitted, the jury not leaving the box. In
tne cases Of the mates Of the vessel, charged
with the same offence, noiIs prossqnfes were
entered and they were discharged also. Thus
ends the ChestOn cases.
MIR. Fillmore, ex-President of the Uni
ted States, who is row on a visit to Holland
spent two days at Amsterdam and one at the
hague. The King accorded him private au =.
olence, and received him, it is stated, with
great affability.
'.''haehel, the tragedienne, is very ill, in
Fh!ladeiphia- Her physicians advise her to
VISIT Havana for her health and there are no
prospects OF her continuing her performances
at present.
49, Mr.. James Gavan Duffy, late proprie-
I0r oil the Nation, Dublin newspaper, and Mr..
wilson Gray, brother Of DR.. Gray, editor OF
tne dublin Freeman's Journal and formerly
PAR owner OF that paper, have sailed for Aus
'Taha' and will practice law there.
'''' E1-Governor Mcdonald, of Georgia, has
that State. '~---0 0Oui' u
- Peterson Thweatt, Esq, has been elect
Gu comptroller General of Georgia.
49, A child, three years of age, was scalded
20 oeat9 N New York on Friday, by falling in
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TADvrRrrsExEsrs should be handed in
by IL o'clock, NJ, otherwise they may not ap-
pear until the next day.
SPIRIT OF TIE noRNINa PREss.

The Union officially announces that Lord
Clarendon assured Mr.. Buchanan that there
was nothing whatever hostile towards us in
the act of sending over hither the 4oO-gun
heet; and that its purpose was simply to pro-
tect British commerce against Russian priva-
teers, which, on information from Mr. Consul
Barclay through Mr.. CramptOn-cspccially
with reference to the bark Maury case-they
supposed to be fitting out in United States
ports This official announcement amounts to
simple rsiteration of our statement week
or SO ago on the strength of private letters
from London to individuals in this city, the
truth of which was so vehemently denied by
Mr.. Barely over his own signature
The batsiiigenesr amuses itself by Joking
the Union, saying:
COOP SENSE AT BORON The Washing
ton Sentinel Of Saturday "a competent witness
In the easel municates to tho public a very
comforting assurance concerning its Democrat
lc cosemporary, the Union of this city. The
Sentinel states that the Z" weakness of the
Union IS its want of faith in Democratic prin-
clples." In behalf Of our official neigibor,
we beg to say that opinions differ on this mat
ter. What our esteemed friend, the Sentinel
considers weakness in the Union, is, on the
contrary, regarded by many as q mark of
good sense. We have often we confess, been
surprised that journal which has occasional
~ given indications Of native sagacity and
right reason should have ever deluded itself
into any faith at all In Democratic prtmctpLes,
70 called. We are glad to learn, on such good
authority, that its infrmity is passing away
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OLD Shoes AND WHAT THEY'RE Coon PoR
II. johnson Of London has obtained a
patent Tor preparing old leather straps 10 rem
ues tuen ntto De made into glue. The Leaf ,er
Is nrst chopped into small pieces and thorouob.
~ washed, then placed in vats, where il l. Ri.
gested with potash or soda IL il taken ont
aitsr few hours and subjected to pressure
and again immersed in a stronger oIt liz a.
luton for some hours, which pfoces.s. rnoo SO
all the fannie acid. 1t is now taken ont AMI
washed well with water, and submitted 90 =
steep Of very weak sulphuric acid for %
hours to remove all the coloring matter Tbi.
being ccomPlished, il Is again submitted 70 :
weak alkaline solution Of the Carbonate 81
coda, then washed in water, and is fit to be
lnade into glue by the common process -
All cut the chopping into small pieces NAV
Se seea now at the Crystal Palace. The shoes
nave been Invested of thier tannin, are now
teaay 70 be converted into glue Even the
tannln Is gathered up, that nothing be lost.
ana o-Eer skins converted into leather. We
nay soeH expect to see hawksrs about the
sueets' crying new shoes for old ones',-
orlnS cut your old shoes.
by the way don't throw awav yo,r old
rubber shoes. One of then is worth move
ihan a shIlllng's worth of kindling wood Trv
in. y TTi5axe. "'O3' ify
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composed Of the eompositors on the Morn;ne,,
Express, numbering thirty muskcts, and mn.
DER the command W. III. Sutton, visited Bed
I9fG' Long Island, to-day, for target practice.
oeiore leaving the city, they marched 10 the
front Of our Office, where they went through
with true military precision several infantry
movements: Some 80 valuable and useful
prizes Tlil be eontended for. They have a
very pleasant day.
The Company could not number the fnu
force OF the Express office, inasmuch as the
Evening Express men had TO be ON duty, with
reporters, compOsitors, press men, &c, 10 bring
cur the usual evening editions.-N Y. e..
press.
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IThe New York Times says: "Some two
hundred astrologers, clairvoyants, and for
tune tellers, exist In this city," and that lit
is impossible to calculate the amount Of ruin
which clairvoyants and fortune tel1ers work
On the simple and weak minded We have
heard well -authenticated stories of terrible
domestic misery resulting from belief in the
tales of those lying sorcerers. Sick people are
prevented from consulting respectable medi-
cal practitioners, by blind belief in these
swindling quacks. Simple country people lose
their time, their money, and sometimes their
reason, in fruitless searches after lost or con.
cealed treasures, aided and abetted by those
self-instituted magicians"
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he ORPHASs.-We learn from the Trans
eript ina, Mrs DIR. Nicholson, and eleven of
me orphan children of Portsmouth, arrived
nome on thursday last, in charge of Capt.
Samuel Watts The committee of Ricb,oorpS
besides providing for their passage gratis, d.
posted with Capt Watts for their benefit. the
sum Of twenty five dollars, which was equally
distributed among them. They expressed
great satisfaction at the kind treatment thew
received at the Asylum in Richmond. They
we're delighted on reaching Portsmouth. II
ahords US pleasure to say they are well rrovi-
ded Tor Arrangements have been made for
Richmond "'
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ALEXANDRIA CORRESPONDENCE.
ALEXANDRIA, Nov. IS, 1876!

ALEXANDRIA, Nov. Is, 1855.
Last night the Second Presbyterian Church
was thronged in every part-tho entire pews
had been reserved for the fremen. Rev. Mr..
Newlin delivered an able discourse to the FIRE.
men touching the resent sad calamity.
N. @. Rhodes, familiar to our citizens as
city murderer, and Of late well known as a
medium of the eleventh sphere" lecturcd at
Liberty Hall on Friday night last; the spiritual
subjects grew mirthful, then noisy, and finally
uprorious, and the seanes broke up in disor-
der. We learn that the spirits were highly
incensed at the treatment they received from
the audience.
The Lynchburg Hose and Fire Company
have contributed twenty-five dollars to the
Firemen's Monument and Relief Fund
Flour, 1925. Wheat, white, 81 I0as2 Is :
red, 81; e5as2; 10. Corn, S0a9oo. Rye and
oats unchanged. All.
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70 The Memphis Navy Yard, which has
Reeh abolished by act Of Congress, cost the
United States during its brief career, from the
year 1874 TO 1876, the good round sum Of
el,VSZ olo In appropriations from the national
treasury, and to meet this the sale Of the
i pisce recently only produced S45,055, thus
leaving balance Of 81 ,O47, $50. for which wc
nave nothing to show. Besides this. the ward
cost during us existence, So, 900 for ralaries
"i eommsndant, purser, and superiHteudent.
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PARDON OF DR.. DEALE-AN AFFECTING
SCESE.-The Philadelphia Bulletin OF the
Esd inst says: DIR. Stephen 7. Beale was yes-
terday released from his confinement in Moy-
amensing prison. DIR. Beale was convicted
last October a year of the offence with which
be was charged, and was sentenced to an i'm
prisonment Of four years and six months from
the 20th of November. After his incarcera.
ton he was confined alone in his cell, but his
health having become much impaired, he was
removed in June last to the hospital of the
prison, where he remained until the time Of
his release. Gov. Pollock signed the pardon
on Wednesday, 2lst inst, and the same night
Col. j. Ii. McCauley, the chief clerk in the
office of the Secretary Of the Commonwealt
started to the city with the document Infor-
nation of the granting of the pardon was re-
ce1ved on Wednesday night, and the family of
the Doctor was prepared for his return home
Early on Thursday morning, Col McCauley
was met at the American Hotel by Col. J. s
allace, and together with one or two other
gentlemen they repaired to the prison. A
friend Of DIR. Beale's had preceded them and
communicated the glad tidings to him The
doctor was completely overcome when the in
telIgence was communicated to him, and for
some time he was unable to articulats a sylla-
BILE. at half-past eight o'clock In the morning
DR.. Beale reached his home in Walnut street
and those who witnessed the meeting between
the late prisoner and his family describe it as
being affecting in the extreme. Mrs Beale
visited her husband frequently during the
time Of his imprisonment, but the children
had not seen their father from the time of his
conviction. The interview between them is
represented rs having been very affecting
During the entire day the house of DIR. BeaIe
was visited by scores Of his friends.
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- pr. >; b. Davis, of South Carolina, has
-eoehIy SOFA hfteen three quarters bred Cash
! mere KIDS, seven months old. and one pure
pred, two years old Cashmere buck. to a gen.
e eedah IN Tennessee, for 81. OOO-the ewes at
e-VV Zach, and the buck at 81 900.
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4. - The Rer. Miss Brown ask. for the cleo
i've franchise for her Eek, because "ali men
. dIe porn Tree and equal" Why does she not
n@Ed eeard; because all men have boards,
IN Y. Dav Book,
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II Insults, says modern philosopher, are
like counterfeit money; we can't hinder their
being offered, but We are not compelled to
take them
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A CARD,

IHAvE THIS DAY CONSTITUTED FORD
Il BROTHER, Druggists, corner II Eleventh
street and Pa. avenue, sole agents FOR the sale Of
my LII T. PRESERVER ard CORDIAL TIE
supplied, wholesale and retail, with said medi-
cines whenever called for. Each hottie will bear
my signature in writing, consequently no decep-
ton can be practised
RICHARD THOMPSON,
Proprietor Of the Life Preseryet and Cordial,
nov 23-3t