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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

Pooh pooh r sneers the Colonel" mis-
cradle placeZlight soil-sour grass-could mt
support a goat much less cat-would starve
to death here" and giving an extra crack to
the whip away we ratified. But these terms of
ridicule brought out the Major, who insisted
that the land was excellent-better land than
any we had seen on the route. The Colonel
denied it and here was the argument "Do
you see that fine grass scattered all over the
prairie r eyes" replies the Maj "Wen
that grass possesses no nutriment-it is called
sour grass, and the soil in which it grows, is
sour-it wouldn't feed cat much less goat.
just beyond there, do you see that wide-bladed
grasss" YES" again replies the Major
" Well, that grass cattle will eat, and the soil
in which it grows is good soil, and needs little
or no cultivation, while the other soil needs
great deal Of cultivation" The Majors face
looked like a blank cartridge, but tightening
up all Of sudden, he asked" how do you
know that the grass is sour-did you ever taste
hs "Yes SIR" emphatically replied the Col.
"Well, then, your research in agricultural mat
tiers have been much deeper than mine, and
cave" rejoined the Major, and here the dis
cussion teminAted. We cogitated over the
conversation Of our loquacious friends, until we
were half,inclined to believe the Colonel to be
right, and by the time we had settled this point
in our mind, the eight mile prairie had disap-
peared, and we were about entering the Elk
River settlement, a. fine a country and as rich
a soil as we have yet met On our journey. We
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Auction Sales.
By J. @. REQUIRE, Auctie...,-

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE AND rr..
I igioiy situated Improved and Unimproyed Real
tstate on the lsland.-By virtue OF deed of trust
bearing date on the LIST day OF Decenber, lssa and
recorded IN Llber j. A. 8, No. g. folio 81 SC the
suoscfioer Will sell, a. public SALE on THURSDAY.
tne ga DAY OF February, 1855, at O'Clock o. m. on
the premises, Lots Nos. /, 2, g. s, G. 20. and 40.
ironune "a feet on 9TH street wes $50 feet on a.
SOUTH and l22 feet on 9Th street west with the i'm
provements, which consist Of a large, commodious
ana substantial double cottage built frame House
Inc location on the corner of 9TH and sts and
STD and streets, on the Island is healthy and De i
ra6ie, 10 rapidly improving part Of the city.
Inc property will be sold as a whole or in sena-
rate lots as may be deemed desirable. and Offer
favorable opportunity to persons DESTROYS of pur-
CHASING handsome residence or building lots. or
making investments. ~
The terms of sale will he: One-third of the nnr
chase money in cash, and the balance in six twelve
and eiahs-n months, for notes bearing interest from
DAY OF sale, secured by deed Of trust upon the prop
erty. f PoP
1.-THE terms Of sale are not complied with i'm six
GAYS after the sale, the property will be resod az
tne nsk and expense Of the purchaser upon one
weeks notice. "PO'' 0"@
All eohVeyancine al the expense Of pur chaser
CHAS. s. WALLACE, Trustee,
fab, JAS. c. MCGUIRE,
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Weather Thsatre-Lecture- .Sermon-IH1
fonns Catholics Fr,end Soeiety-Msst.
ings-Electton.
ALEXANDRIA, Feb. Is, 1855.
The sun is smiling brightly upon our sloppy
streets, and the piercing cold is beginning 70
abats. Business il yet moderate, with the
prospect Of brisker times ahead.
Tonight, at the theatre at W ashinstou Hall,
Mr. Keenan,, the lessee, produces Uncle Tom
., he is." On Saturday night last there wa
presented the moral drama of the " Drunt
ard and IN excellent farce.
The lecture of Gen Sam Houston for the
benefit OF the Young Mems Christian Associs
ZION library, Will be delivered tonight st Ly.
ceum Hall. There 10 little doubt but th at the
Isme OF the lecturer and the excellent object
OF the lecture will attract large audience.
On sunday, the congregation at st. Mary's
cnuren was Favored with an excellent discourse
from Kew. Mr.. McIlhaney, of Georgetown.
Inc Puipits OF the remaining congregations
were n,iea py the pastors, with the churches
on Sunday night, the Young Catholics
Friend Society held its third annual meet M
and elected the following gentlemen its off.
GERS for the next half year, viz: George W.
Brent, President; Robert J. Shehy, Vice
PRESIDENT; Richard L. Carns, jr., Recording
Secretary; John A. Roach, Corresponding
secretary; John o. A. Alvy, Bookkeepsr
John Laphen, Treasurer; ]. T. Hill of First
ward. A. Moran of Second Ward, s. Woods
of Third Ward, Thos Dewitt of Fourth Ward.
and Philip Ratchford of the County, Trustees !;
Harrison Jacobs, Steward This benevolent
association numbers eighty members.
To- night, meeting of those who feel an
interest in the celebration of the coming 22d,
ls called at Carson's Restaurant on Cameron
Street.
our City Council held their regular semi.
monthly session ct the City Chambers
A special election for two Justices in thu
Second District, will be held on the goth inst
No nominations yet AT
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DRAUGHF ALE

VNtE undersigned respectfully announce that they
l. have obtained the sole Agency of the District
for the sale of KurtZ & Ness York DrauaIt Ale,
and have made arrangements so as 10 have il con-
stanty on hand, that all who may favor them with
their custom will be punctually served.
AS usual, supply Of Porter, Ale, Cider and Min
eTal Water constantly on hand
Orders by mail, or given TO our drivers will NEE,
with strict attention.
Terms cash. ARMY A. SUINN
first rate Wagon, but little used for sale Apply
as above, to Army & SHINN,
Union BOttling Depot,
feb S-eOlm Ceoroe,ouvn
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e. y. WRIGHT, Auctione.r
0EOR0UiOWN

CONTINUATION AND CLOSING OFT Ga,
Sof Dry Goods, without reserve.-On WEDNEs
DAY morning next, the l4h instant at 10 o'cl,k
we shall resume the sale Of Dry Goods al the store
OF NJ. L. Williams, No. 40 Bridge street, George
town as very large portion of this choice stock ia
yet unsod, and must be closed out without reserve
We name a large assortment of
super Dress Goods IN Satin, silks. French Merino.
~ Ginehams, Delanes, Lawns, and Calieoes
Whlte Goods, large assortment az Hosiery and
Gloves ~
Emhroldenes, Rich Satin and other vestings
SILK and Linen Hdkfs
PantalOon Stuff, Shawls
flannels, Tickings, Unde garments
Umbrellas, Parasolets, Carpetings
Matngs Oilcloths and a variety Of goods suited for
spring wear
Trimmings and Fancy Goods
Inc sac will be continued until the whole stock ID
closed cut.
Terms as al former sale
NJ. l.. WILLIAMS.
EDWARD 2. WRIGHT,
'o iz-h AuctiOneer.
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New York Markets .

NRw YORK, Feb l3-The cotton market ia
dull, with g declining tendency. Flour 10
downward, and the market 10 dull sales Of
1850 bbls. good Ohio at Ss75ass. lsa; South.
ern lie unchanged, with q moderate leonard
Wheat is upward and firm; Southern white &C
81 %. Corn 10 inactive; sales of white and
yellow at $1.02a3l.(3. Pork 10 downward and
dull Beef is unchanged, with Q limited de-
msnd country mess at So 5Oa$lI. Lard is
dull. Whhksy-Ohio at $40.
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NEWS FOR THE MILLION.

NM ESSRS. RYDER & PLANT have taken the
Nl old and well known confectionery establish.
ment, No. 499 Seventh street, opposite Odd Eel,
lows Hall where they will he most happy TO receive
their hiend. and the public generally.
We Will keep cOnsta lily on hand choice selec.
ton Of all kinds of CONFECTIONERY.
Also, dealers in foreign and domestic FRUITS, Of
all kinds.
We hope by strict attention to business to VIII
the appreciation OF our friends, and merit liberia
share OF patronage generally.
N. B. Balls, Parties, and Families supplied on the
most reasonable and satisfactory terms at the short
est notice. RYDER 4 PLANT.
fob If
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THE LATE MR.. MEADE'S PICTURES.
Two BE RAFFLED FOR IN 400 CHANCES
i AT S25 EACH

Jah III
THE LATE MR.. MEADE'S PICTURES.
TTNO BE RAFFLED FOR IN 400 CHANCES
i AT S25 EACH.
PRIZE MOI
Isl. Thomas Of Will ,nueva, giving Aims to the
Poor, copy Of MurillO, by one of his pupils and
touched by that great arst-sad to be equal TO the
original, cost $4,000
The alteration Of the Wise Men Of the East. q
genuine Murllo cost S3,O0O.
PRIZE3
Head OF our Saviour, by COrrrgsiO; cost 81 900
PRIZE "A.
81 900. ss'' 0o''
Mr.. 3. A. MATLACK is authorized 10 receive
subscriptions IN this city, Of whom tickets NAV .e
obtained, or of Messrs. TAYLOR & MAURY
All money received on account OF the Rattle will
be- deposited In Bank until the drawing takes place,
which will he duly announced.
From the National TntcllispnceT.
Articles similar to tie annexed we have observed
IN several distant papers, contained in their Wash
ington correspondence. We glad 10 see that a
member Of the family is willing dispose of ma n
OF the rare collection of the late Richard w Meade
who, during his long residence i'm SPAIN had oppor
tunIties, which his opulence enabled him 10 indulge
ir seiecung many oil the finest paintings i'm Spain
that treasure house Of pictorial riches. The dis
turbed state of the country at the Time moreover
made II favorable for obtaining many gems of art
Whlch would otherwise never have been purchase
BILE.
From The Boston CATonicIe
CHEF D'UGvREE OF ARr.-Several chef d,u6rre,
OF Muro, COrreggio, and other ma asst. r. wbeb were
brought from Spain during revolutionary times by
the late X. w Meade, have elected the admiration
OF connosseurs during the past week i'm the Rotundo
of the Capitol. They to be disposed of for IN.
benefit Of a daughter of Mr. Meade residing in New
YORK, after an opportunity has been given TO the
public for an examination. feb 6-~u
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n !" AYERS CHERRY PECTORAL-For the rapid curs
Of Coughs Colds, Hosrseness, Bronchitis Whooptn.-
Tough Asthma and Consumption IL universally known
the best remedy discovered variety
Pulmonary disease. So wide the field of TIA usefnes.
and Numerous the cures that amost syeTy
section e the country sbOunds ia persons publicly kRow
VINO have teen restored from alarming and
diseases OF the lungs by its When once tried ia
fority over every other medicine ia too
to escpe observation and where virtues are known The
public no longer hesitate what antdote employ for the
distressing and DANGEROUS affections Of the
sans which are incident to climate timely az
many nay almost all attacks of disease upon the Innqs
throat are arrested anl thus many
cry year from premature No family should be with
out H. sd those who do neglect To provide
remedy which wards oil this
viii have cause to depore IL when too late Proof of
the suprsng efficacy of the Cherry need not he
given to the American peopehey have living proofs I'm
every neghDorbood But those who wish read the state
mens OF those whose whole health and
whose lives have been saved by Will Hnd them I'm
American Almanac which the agents below named has 10
furnish gratis for every one ~ w.
Prepared ny DIR. J. G. AVER, Lowell, Mass And sold
by
z. D. GILMAN Washingtop
g. NJ LINTHICCM Georgetown.
JAS COOK CO, Fredericksburg, and By all Druggists
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FroTo flo Ror,o- TIo,:-y
BOYS CLOTHING.

MALL d STEPHENS, Wholesale and Retail
w Clothing and furnishing Merchants, Pa ave
nue., next door to Iron Hall, have on hand one of
the largest and most varied a>sonments OF
READY-NADE BOYS CLOTHING
IN the country, which Is made up in every STYLE and
calculated IL suit all tastes. Their Goods are made
of the best materials ami by the best workmen. and
will be disposed of at rates that cannot fail 10 please
The public are respectfully invited TO call and ex-
anime the stock. feb Of
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Baltimore Hsrkefa

BALTIMORE, Feb. Is But little business il
being done in bresdstufs. Flour.-SsIss Of
Howard street at $3.50, and City Mills at
1926. Wheat.-No transactions to note.
Corn.-Small sales Of vsits at s7asse; vel.
low ct soc, but generally held at s2as3o.
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From Mexico-Progress Of the Revolution

Ngw ORLEANS, Feb. l2th-Ths steamer
Orizsbs, from Vera Cruz with city of Mexico
dates to the 9Th arrived here yesterday at
Acapulco with Alvarez at the head until the
arrival Of Csbsllos
Gen. Bsharnando, the 'con6dsnt OF Santa
Anna, had been shot by the rebels.
Gen Luen will relieve Gen VOL the Com
mander at Metamoras.
The revolutionists Of the Isthmus of Tshaun-
tepec have declared in favor Of Alvsrss.
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GRATIS :


JUST PUBLISHED: A NEW DISCOVERY IN
MEDICINE!
A FEW words on the Rational Treatment with
IA out Medicine, OF Spemaiorrhea,
or Local Weakness, Nervous DebiIi- LssfHs2
v, Low Spirits, Lsssitude, Weak S&
ness OF the Limbs and Back, Indispo-
stion and Incapaciiy for Study and
Labor, Dizziness Of Apprehension, Loss Of Memory,
aversion 10 Society, Love Of Solitude, Tmidly.
Sell Disuust, Dizziness, Head Ache, Involuntary
Discharges, Pain in the Side, Affection Of The Eyes,
Pimpaes on the Face, SeIual and other iniirmities
IN man.
FROM THE FRENCH OF DIR. b. DE LANEY.
The important fact that these alarming complaints
may easily be removed without Medicine Is in ia 10
small tract clearly demonstrated; and the entirely
new and highly successful treatment as adopted BY
the author, fully explained, by means Of which
cry one Is enabled 10 cure himself perfectly, and
the least possible cost avoiding thereby al the ad
vertised nostrums Of the day.
Sent TO any address, gratis, and post free in q
sealed envelope, by renting post paid two post
age stamps to DR.. B. DE LANEf, No. IL Lispsnard
street, New York. jan l7-3m
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NOTICE.
TO ALL WHOM IT NAY COyCRpI.

THAvE this day receved and opened rrsai van
i ETY. Of CLOCKS, WATCHES, and JEWELRY.
Good Clocks from 81 50 20 SIS, all warranted one
year. Also, gold and silver Watches in neai W.
nety, silver Watches from So 70 S35 eold lever
Watches from S35 TO 81 So and ereat assorsneut
OF Jewelry, all Of which wfil be sod cheaper Dian
goods OF same quality can be bought in this city.
Those wishing 10 GET COED Clocks would do well
70 buy from me, as put all my Clocks IN order be-
tire selling them.
Call and see for yourselves, al the CSock Wasch
Emporium Of J. ROBINSON,
$40 opposite Browns Hotel
ian l0-lm (Inteil
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Boarding.

DOARDFMG-Al lady having taken III Q hand
- some Dwelling, No. Union Row, on street.
between 9th and 9Th, offer fine large rooms for
falnlhes, either furnished unfinished Also, has
rooms Tor gentlemen much larger than are generally
appropriated TO single persons.
labie boarders and permanent or transient Der
sons will be accommodated on the most reasonable
terms. i,n 90 o.
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New York Stock Market

New YORK, Feb. l3-Stocks are advancing,
and money is becoming more plentiful. Erie
railroad at AIT Reading IL.
Cleveland and Toledo RR, 70.; New York
Central, s4!; Psnnsyivauis Coal Co., 100.
Michigan Central, 81.
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Lake NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of Nsbruks.

olss arrived here this morning with 5000 bar
rels Of -four, she encountered the ice at the
mouth Of the Niagara river, but otherwise the
navigation was unobstructsd.
From Omaha City, Nsbrasks, sdviess have
been received II the 30th ult Both Houses
of the Assembly had passed q bill locating tie
capitol of Nebraska at Omaha, and the Gov.
ernor had signed the bill.
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Bridge on Fire.

LANCASTER, Feb. l2.-Thers 10 . report
here that the extensive bridge at Columbia,
the crossing Of the York and wrishtvills
Railroad, Is on IRE. The bridge Is mile and
q quarter long.
LArEh.-Ths bridge was set on Ere By some
boys, but was sItinguishsd without material
damage.
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VALENTINES, VALENTINES ~

HUTCHISON MUNRO have lust received n
IL beautiful assortment of choice VALENTINES
which they will close out at very reasonable prices
Also, constantly on hand, asso. tment of Letter
Paper, Visiting Cards, Envelopes, Sc. at their
store, next door to Messrs. Harper & Co.'s No
80 Pa. avenue, between Ninth and Tenth sts
HUTCHINSON & MUNRO.
feb ST [IntpI1
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1C @FOR BRONCHITIS, Throat Diseases Hacking Cough
and the effects Of impEudent Mercury, no m cd
oihe mas ever been discovered which has effected such
cures as Carriers Spanish Mixture.
Throat diseases produced by salvation Hacking Cough
Bronchial Affections Liver Disease Neuralgia
mstisn have all been relieved and cured IN wonderful
by the purifier blood Carriers Spanish
Mixture.
The case Of Mr. T. H. Ramsey alone should satisfy any
who doubt Call on the Agent and procure Q pamphlet
con tanning cures, which will astound you.
s.'See Advertisement
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READY MADE CLOTHING FOR GENTLEMEN AND
youths wear manufactured with and elesance bv
NOAH WALKER CO., under Browns Hotel Their sto,k
embrace the Pstot or surtout sbsp.d
aud neSages Tsmss black and blue Cloth Dress Coass
frock coats or all fashionable colors Csssmer
suites Lch Velvet Vests Silks &C. black doesku Cassimrr
nsureu .7slner anu plain CasSmer Pantsoons For the
y0ut-Jackeis Pants Vests, Overcoats &c. As they are
their own Manufacturers they enabled will sell AT
the very lowest prices Shirts fit Collars
Ties &c, Of late sty les always on hand, dec On -
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Burning O Speaker In E6tev.

ALBANY, Feb. l3.-spsaksr Littlsjohn wss
burned in sf6sy last night, on cross in front
OF the State Capitol. Dr.. ThOmpsOn's sagy
was treated in like manner in front of the
journal Office. Considerable excitement pre-.
walls here.
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"ANTED-S2,5 90 on good tangible security.
W Address, with name, terms, sc, st ltng
WI re Inc party can be seen at once 70 "Marion -
WASHINGTON city +. %. feb l2-2i.
"ANTED-A GOOD CHAMBERMAID. Ap-
w ply at No. 80 F street west.
feb l0-4t
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SILVER PLATED WARE.

( 'oMPLETE Coffee Sets, Casters, Cake and Fruit
~ Baskets, Walters white metal, Table, Des-
sert, and Tea Spoons and Forks, double and triple
plated on hbaIa, the best substitute for silver, war
ranted and sold by ~ SENKEN
NO $50 Pa. avenue, between 9th and lotn sts
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EoR RENT OR SALE ON REASONABLE

kfOR KENT OR SALE ON REASONABLE
two-aoiy frame House, with back building,
con.alnlns sin rooms, ON l31 street, between and
c. A. DOUGHERTY, next door,
three story Frame, with basement, on N. York
avenue, between 9Th and 5th sts west
W,eetIory Frame, with back building, on I st.
north, between 18th and 5th SITS. west
Apply for the two last mentioned to JAMES w
Barker, on II street north, between 18th and l3th
ste. west.
Montgomery street, Georgetown.
DICKSON & KING,
Ioo '-eOu GPOrgetOWn.
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feb S-eOlI


HAVING SOLD OUR LUMBER
IL Yard 10 MeSsrs John Il. Ward g. Bro ther we
would solicit for them the patronage of our former
customers. THOMAS & DYER.
HAVING PURCHASED OF MESSRS. THOM-
As DYER their entire slock, we shall continue
inc business both at the corner of Sixth and B. and
Twelfth and Canal streets. We have ON hand a
large and well seasoned stock of Lumber such as
White Pine OF all sizes, Yellow Pine. JoisI, Floor
ing, and Silling, Laths Pangs and all kinds of cab
met and coachmaker's Lumber. .
we respectfully solicit share OF public patron
age from the public, being determined TO sell on
reasonable terms TO prompt customers.
feb 6-eOd JNO. Ii. WARD & BRO
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Vessel Abandoned.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. l3.-Ths captain and
ere" OF the British sarsus Blighswood-rs.
ported yesterday ashore at West FIsS-sbsu-
doned the vessel on Saturday. Two Of N.
masts had gone by the board, and eight fee,
OF WATERWAYS In the hold whom last heard from.
The vessel and cargo will be Q total loss.
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GREAT BARGAINS.

"IISHING to reduce my stock Of Boots and
w Shoes i'm order to make room for spring sup
plies, shall commence this day TO sell of my heavy
Goods at greatly reduced prices.
All IN want Of a superior quality of Shoes al very
low prices, can find them at ID. r. Wallis Root
Shes, and Trunk Store, No. "a Market Spt ce, he
tween 7th and 9Th streets. d. r. Wall
fah I-ao0w
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LAW PARTNERSHIP.

- ROBERT }. WALKER and LOUIS JANIN
have formed c'partnership under the name OF
"Walker and Janin, for the argument Of cases in
the supreme Court of the United States, at Wash
ington city, who,e both will attend throughout the
future sessions of that court.
They may be addressed at Washington, N. York,
or New Orleans. ian l9-eo:ms
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u Forgiveness is the most refined and
generous point Of virtue that human nature
can attain to. cowards have done good and
kind actions, buss coward never fOrgavs, it il
not his nature.
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Destructive Fire at erenada. Ni,,.

New ORLEANS. Feb. l.-Twenty- six bust
ness houses at Grenada, Mississippi, were
burnt on the 4th inst. The loss is sstiu stsd
at $l63, 900, insured for only $50, 900.
Some three thousand bales Of cotton were
burnt at Troy, Mississippi, on the Sth.
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MAIChEs-Members of Congress and otbers I'm
Naht OF hrst rate tInekeeper would do well 10 make
"a al once that their quality be thoroughly test
20 before leaving the city. NJ W. GAIT BROS sssort.
e was 50 complete ~ at every
All warranted and ct prices certainly A. low
country. w aiITS Sp S IN 'ns
jan 2o-dtf Pa sysnua hstws an orr, - 'o,I,
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MUTUAL EIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
Chartered by Congress,
OFFERS to the citizens of the District the safes,
~ and cheapest means of insurance against loss
by 1re on all descriptions of property, as may be
seen oy an examination Of the charter and by laws
Applications TO insurance can he made IN ,bs mn
derslgned or at the Office, Columbia Place, Seventh
street and louisiana avenue, where copies of the
charter and bylaws may be procured.
ULYSSES WARD, President.
r, Mdnasers-Ihomas Blagdcn, Ulysses Ward, DIR
r. howard, J. e. McKelden, John Van Riswick.
p. w. browning and NJ. @. Emery.
Jan 3l-eOlm
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Wants.

VA ANTED-TO HIRE FIVE OR SIX HUN
w dred dollars for the space of three or four
years. Good security can be given on property
either in Washington or Georgetown. Apply TO g
II. r., CITY Post Once. Immediate application Is
uesifabie' feb l3-lt'
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A ERRAND BoY.-THE SUBSCRIBER wish
N es TO hire a small cOlOred prrand Boy. AZ 4Gs
Seventh street p J. STEER
feb l2-3t
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PIANOS FOR SALE OR RENT.
NEW and second hand PIANOS, Of my evn and
~ several Other iscsSr,ss. y. Ivy. ~ r., ,sS
Snth C., bstvesn Pa avenue and n
cid Pianos taken In eIchangs-
Tuning also attended TO- "
P.s--A sv very low priced secondhand Pianos
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-02-13

RoBiNsON's PRACTICE.-The Practice in
~ Courts OF Justice in England and the United
STATES, by Conway Robinson, of Richmond, Va;
vol ioprice s., just published.
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