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STATE OF county OF Eel Dorado,
White Oak Township
Know all men by these presents that Eliza B. Chestnut
wood, wife of E. T. Chesnuwood, of the County of Ell
Dorado and State of California, do hereby make de-
clare that from and after this date shall sole trader
under and by virtue of act to authorse married
to transact business in their sole traders
passed April l2th A. D. 1852 And further state that
intend to carry the business of farming, gardening
stock raising and dairy either with all the privileges
business that be found Herewith necessarily
Cd and that capital consisting live stock and other
property embracing the entire stock owned by my
husband in this State together with moneys and credits
belonging to him, under five thousand dollars (S5 OOO)
shall be used in my individual right as rforesaid
In witness whereof have herewith my hand and seal
the 18th day of January, A. d. 1855.
.. ELIZA B. CHESNUTWOOD
State of California, White Oak Township, FL Dorado
County this 18th day of January A. D. 1856 person
ally came before me- Mrs Eliza B. Chesnutwood wife of
E. T. Chesnuwood and proven be the person who
executed the foregoing declaration by evidence to me salts
factory being by examined separate and apart her
husband declared that she makes the same free and youn
tary and for the use and purposes therein forth.
In witness whereof have hereuno set my hand and seal
III ~ G.. p. McFAR LAND, J. p.
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BAY STATE LOWER MILLS FLOUR.

TEN large increase in The demand Of this favore brand
IL of California made Flour gives confidence in rec
ommending it to the trading community and the public in
general it is made under inspection. All who
have tried have been pleased with the result and
it is made of the very best quality of fresh Wheat Ba-
kers give the preference any brands of imported
POLLY u CO,
Bay State Mills, OF and Front Fire proof
brick store No. 49 st. between I'd and 3d. Sacramento
81 4w
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA, County of Ell Dorado,
In the District Court of the th Judicial District of said
State, in and for said County.
In the matter of the petition of Leverett Bradley an In
solvent Debtor Pursuant to order of the Hon. John
Howell, Judge of the said Court made this day. notice is
hereby given to all the creditors of the said eyerett Brad
ley nsolven deotor and of the late firm, of Bradley &
Co., to be and appear before the Hon. John NJ Howell
aforesaid at chambers at the Court House in Cooma in
said County, the Goth day of February A D. 1856 to
shew cause if any they why the prayer of the nsol-
vent should not be granted and assignment of his
and estate should be made and he be discharged from
his debts. 4...
(~~~) Witness my hand and the seal of said Court
}L.s hereto affixed this 18th day of January 1855.
{~~> A. Sic. DENVER, Clerk.
1857 by A. D. WALDRON Deputy Clerk.
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BLANKS.

JUSTICES BLANKS, EXECUTIONS, WRITS OF
- Attachment, Summons. Affidavit and Subpoena Blanks
constantly on hand and for sale at the ARGUS OFFICE
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THE PACIFIC LOAN
----AND----
SECU RITY 3 NIX

Mooney will be received on Deposit in of Ten
1 Dollars and upwards for which certificates of Deposit
will be issued bearing date the First Fifteenth of the
month"; Payable Demand, at specified times at the
option of the Depostors If payable demand they will
be without interest unless the remain Deposit
month"; in which they will draw interest of per
cent per month"; but interest for fractional parts of
month If Deposited for specified times Certificates will
be issued bearing one and per per month inter-
est for such time. Special depoes for or IL months,
per per month Interest will at matury that
if Depostors desire to continue their Deposits after their
Certificates fall DUE they must be presented for payment
and renewal otherwise interest
The money deposited is used only in LOANS guaranteed
by and in all amply secured by Mortgages State
County aud City Stocks Merchandise and other safe Col
laterals taken in the name of ''MARRIOTT Il WHEEL
Err Trustees for Deposors with Pacific Loan and Secu
rty Bank"
Register is kept at all times open Depositors for in
specton III which appear their Names the number of Ger
tfcates of Deposit issued and the SECURITIES upon
which the money Deposited has been placed Dcpostors
thus not only have the personal security offered by all
banks but in addition have the benefit of the securities
ken and by and the facility of knowing what
disposition has been made of their deposits.
FREDERICK MARRIOTT,
ALFRED WHEELER.
so 3m No. 9S Merchant street, San Francisco.
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Notice.

FNHE subscriber takes this method to inform his friends
and customers that business will be transact
ed the Sabbath at his Store Backsmhing establish
ment after the first Sunday in February. 1855.
Coloma, Jan. rs, 1856. ii J. c. BROWN
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DAGUERREOTYPES FOR $500
Shew'S DaguerreOtype Rooms,


No. I66 CLAY STREET.
few doors above Montgomery Street north dc opposite
Dr. Rabies Building
MIR SllEW has the satisfaction of ofanrouncng That he
1vA has tedup splendid suit of rooms for taking Pho
to aphc Pictures, either upon glass paper Or metal plates
Persons who feel interested in the Photographic Art in
vted to call and examine collection of Daguerreotypes
ken upon paper and glass, which embrace of tho
most interesting scenery history and possess brllian
cy of tone and dsnctness of outline which supass any
thing heretofore produced on tn, Pacific Coast.
Mr.. 5. also that he has reduced his prices to
less than one half his former rates. and prepared
take good pictures for So be obtained any 9th
er establishment at double that price Persons who have
had pictures taken elsewhere, have them taken
over for trifing expense
Please remember the number, l66 Clay street, NORTH
side, few doors above Montgomery street, and give
call before purchasing elsewhere.
All California papers please copy month"; and send
one copy containing this advertisement.
San Francisco, Nov. IA, 1854. I'm.
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Neat and COmely.

LII who wish to become so will do we'll to call at the
IA "Coloma Shapuig Sdloon,'' Main Street, next
door to the Virginia Saoon and have themselves Shaved
Trimmed and Shampooncd in the best and approved
style, by JOSEPH SMALLWOOD.
Coloma, May 27, 1854 28tf
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RAILROAD HOUSE.
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA.

VuNHIS House is open for the accommodation of the
IL travelling public. For cleanliness, air and comfort, it
is not surpassed the Pacific and trial is sufficient
for continued patronage to the House
are two RESTAURANTS 12O feet long, extending from
Commercial to Clay Streets and will accommodate 200
sons at one time The Floors and Tables all Marble,
and everything to correspond and they have the
complete arrangements for BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DIN
NER and TEA in San Francisco, and will be conducted
upon the most liberal TERMS being confident that beralty
secures patronage.
The Hotel part of the house is kept upon the European
plan BARRIERS Shop and Bath Rooms attached.
Entrance to the Hotel Restaurants 81 Clay street,
and 48 Commercial near Battery
HALEY & THOMPSON, Railroad House.
So
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S. of II.
UNIONTOWN DIVISION, No. 95, S. of T. meets
every Saturday evening Brethren in good standing are
invited to attend. S. WINTER, w. L.
M ": MITCHELL. r. S.
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Miners Exchange and Savings Bank.
CORNER OF MONTGOMERY AND SACRAMENTO STREETS,
SAN FRANCISCO!

A LII MONEYS left on interest redeofable within si&
IA months bear one and half per Cent per MONTH De-
posits for six months end over, two per cent. pei
month Gold Dust consigned for Assay Coinage,
will receive the most punctua attention. Advances made
thereon when required Gold Dust purchased the best
prices Bills of Exchange the Eastern States at sxtv
days sight ninety days date drawn par. The usual
Banking facilities extended to Merchants and Traders
and the Bank will be kept open for Che accommodation of
Deposors until p M and on Sundays until 10 2. NJ.
N. B.-Miners remit their Money Cola Ddst in
sealed packages, by Express, directed IS rc with such in
they deem proper which shall receive the
most faithful attention. .- rla
3m A. S. WRIGHT Banker.
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Rare Chance to Make a Fortune

HuNHE subscriber intending to make change in his bust
n offers for sale his Store in Coloma opposite the
American House, with the entire stock of Goods. The
stock is second to in the mountains, with good
share of patronage.
The surrounding country is well supplied with water
from bitches the round This is unquestionably
of the best stands in the upper country and will be sold
credit with good security exchanged for Sacramento
city property.
Also lot about sixty by hundred feet, with two
buildings thereon, situated the of Main and
Bridge Streets of which is at present occupied the
Empire County Argus Office.
Also House and lot on Piety Hll at present occupied
by A. S. Tryon
Apply to H. M Eill at the store or to the subscriber
at w. T. Grssm & Co.'S, of 9th and street. Sac
ramento city. A. G.. TRYON
@Coloma, Jan. 20, 1855. ia
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NOTICE.
N FRANK BEKEART. the old Coloma Gun
IAN smith, having again returned from the Eastern
VV) States has re-opened his Gunsmith Shop s'estab
~ lished April, lS49," Main street, where he
y. would respectfully inform his old patrons and the
X public generally, that he is prepared to do Gun
In JIM smthing &c in the very best manner being old
and experienced workman
N. B. good assortment of Pistols Bowio Knives
Pocket Cutlery, Shot Belts Powder Fasks and all kinds
of sporting material, &c. always on hand.
FRANK BEKEART.
Coloma, May 3, 1854.
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The Pacific Loan and Security Bank

is now receiving deposits of cash from Ten Dollars up
wards at the rate of ana half per cent per month";
and secured by mortgage for year on spacious eproof
brick buildings and lot 25x70 insured and advantageous
located in this city Ao for six MONTHS secured by fire
brick building and lot 22xl37.
MARRIOTT & WHEELER, Trustees,
SO Merchant street.
San Francisco Nov. 2, 1854: 81 3m
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Arrival Of the Ca NADIA,

HALIFAX, March 1.-The English nail
steamer Canada arrived here this forenoon
with dates from England to the 18th
THE MARKETS.
BToadstuffs are q shade lower, with a small
speculative demand. Brown 4 Shipley quote
western canal at As. 3d.; good Ohio ass !;
wheat downward, with triHing decline; white
lis 81 corn i, downward and prices have
declined Cd; white is quoted at 44s yellow
at Ats; mixed at 43s.
The money market 10 unchanged. Consols
for money have declined; reported at 80 5 8
u. 8. stocks have advanced.
Boef and pork are downward and dull.
Bacon is downward With Q small speculative
dsmsnu; is quoted at "A 45is. Lard is firm
with an upward tendency,
Lord John Russell has gone q plsnipoten-
tiary to the Vienna Conference, which is to
meet on the 26h.
Affairs ct SsbsstopOl continue unchanged.
Naples has joined the Western alliance.
The other news il Of but little importance,
and has principally been anticipated BY the
st. Louis.
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aKoRsErowH CORRESPONDENCE,

Suspicious Case-Canal and Riusr-Eai,-
Free Schools, 9c.
GEoRaErowN, March 1, 1856.
An Individual was going through our city
yesterday with paper which had the appear
anss of being considerably used, soliciting
aid for famay BY the name of Sweeny, whom
he stated lived at 6O4. on some street in Wash
ington, near the large gasometsr, in the First
ward One individual upon whom he called,
suspisioning that all was not right, went over
in the afternoon, and thoroughly explored the
nelghborhood in which be stated the family
resided, but could hear of no such persons. or
d. scover any house with such q number upon
it. Every thing connected with this individual
ana his mission, may possibly be right, bu
We confess that some of his replies. when
Questioned close, and the failure Of the rsrson
above alluded to to find any such family or
number in the quarter whore he located them,
causes the matter, as We remarked in the
onset, to look rather suspicious. Our objs,t is
to put both him and the public on their guard
From many OF his replies to questions put to
him 1t is evident he is a stranger in this Dis.
trict, unles, his object va. to deceive
The wafer was again let on the lower level
we'll as our harbor, Is blocked a, tight and
fast with Ice. The letting in of the water
uIon the canal has enabled the factory and
m.lls on the canal to resume operations
The fair Of tbs scholars Of the Briantswn
Sabbath school closed last night We are
pleased to learn that the net proceeds far sur.
passes what was anticipated in the beginning.
The object was, if possible, to acquire sufS-
Client amount to purchase q suita BILE library
and other books for the use Of the school.
which We are grati6ed to know they have
dore, and will have handsome surplus to al.
propriate to other purposes.
We have been requested to say that free
day school will be opened next Monday morn.
log, In the room low occupied by the Brian
town Sabbath school, for the accommod alton
OF the children living in that neighborhood
The services Of very estimable and compe-
tent young lady have been secured to take
charge Of it, and in her hands tae school will
doubtless prove blessing to tho neighbor-
hood
We sincerely hope that the incoming Board
OF Common Council, composed a. it is Of gen.
cemen who, to our certain knowledge, are
warm friends of public education, will ut once
take into consideration our present ine6i ,iert
school system. We have now but two schools,
one II ale and one female, with four teachers.
for population Of $1,000. A tax of one raili
per cent upon real and personal property,
would doubtless yield sufficient, with the pres.
ent appropriation of 81 500, to give us the
requisite number of public schools This
would relieve many of our churches, who now
by their parish schools educate the Door Of
their membership.
The flour market is rather dull, with sales
at 1915. Wheat, red $l.S5a$I 90; white,
Sl.sOssl.s6-but little arriving
SPECTATOR.
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K.N.'s IN rHE EMPIRE SrArE.-Ths late
session of K. Ms at Syracuse, is said to have
resulted In the choice Of the following officials:
James w. Barker, President; Ambrose Stevens,
Vice President; II. Harrington, Secretary; c.
L. skeels, Assistant Secretary; Joseph Taylor
Treasurer. The following persons were elec.
ted delegates and substitute delegates to rep
resent the State in the National Councils:-j.
w Barker, New York; Daniel Ullman; T J.
Lyons, Westchestsr; r. Graves; L. S. Parsons,
Albany; A. s. Wygant; s. Sammoos, Montgo.
mery; w; A. Russell: (No. drew out) G
squires; j. M. Corley, s. V. r. Mallory, Can.
andaigus; j. Z. Morse; Hora,io Seymour, Jr.;
Buffalo; M. Burnell. The Constitution was
amended 30 as to provide for the admission of
native born Protestants of foreign born Protes.
tant parentage. committee of Withdrawn
X. Ms report to the Albany Atlas that, with
10 month there have been 800 Withdrawals
throughout the State.
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THn CIRCUS ToMeHf.-It ID thought that
the National Theatre viii BE- filled to. nieht by
those who will 60 to witness the perform ances
OF Barton 4 Madigan's celebrated troupe.
CRIMINAL CouRr.-The March tsrm of thi,
S1urt VIII begin on Monday next at the City
HAN Judge Crawford viii preside. IA ve
Learn LEI: mat there are some important cases to
COL. BsSfoH's Loss.-Among other valua-
PIE papers lost BY the Ere at Col. Benton o
mouse, were his data and notes for the second
volume OF hts I" Thirty Years in the Senate. {"
CENTER MARKET this morning was better
supplied than usual upon Thursday. and most
articles appeared to be returning to the old
Standards decline from Tuesday.
WArcH RETURNS This morning there was
bot one case in the guard house, that Of d.
O'Keefe, charged with i'll treating his family.
The case had not been disposed Of when we
left, the witnesses not having arrived.
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BY j. c. MCGUIRE, Auctionssr

EXCELLENT FURNITURE HOUSEHOLD
lL Effects at Public Auction.-On MONDAY
morning, March 5th, at 10 O'Clock, at the building
the south side Of street, 9th occupied by
a number Of Senaiors) shall sell all their excel
lent Furniture and Efe>t comprising
Suite OF handsomely carved Walnut Parlot Furni.
ture, consisting Of pair OF French SOFAS, pair
OF large Arm Chairs and parIor Cha r.
Rosewood marble top seaufe.
Large French plate Mirror, Table and Slab
Six rush seat Re option Chairs, Easy Chair
Walnut Card Tables
Mahogany Centre Tables
Excellent Parlor add Chamber Carpets
Ventian Stair and Hal Carpets, Oilcloth
Mahogany Hat rack, Ball Table and Chairs
Five Sui.es Of w alaui Chamber Furniture, compri-
sing marb e top Dressing Bureau, marble ton
Washs,ands, Cottage Bedsteads, Canes seat
Chairs and Towel Rsck .l.- : Il
Best cured hair Mattresses, husk do.
Superior Bolsfsrs and Pilows l-ts
Marsees Quilts, fine Blankets, Comforts
Spring seat Lounges, Writing Tables
Servants Bedseads, Mattresses and Bedding
Superior Walnut Extension Dinins Table
Walnut Sideboard, Side Tables -
Dir ing Chairs, Clock, Fire Irons i..ia
Excellent Refrigerator, round dining Fable
Silver plated Casters, spoons and forn
superior Table Cutlery, Walters
french and Stone China Dinner, Tea and Conee
= Service
Cut glass Decan,ers, Wines, champasnes, Tumb-
Fine Dama,k Table and Bed Linen
Chatting Dishes, Meat safe
Superior Cook Stove andf1xturcs
/. Perm, So and under cash; over that sum
eyeit ofO0 and 90 days, for notes satisfactorily en-
dossed. bearing interest. ---.a
ftbT-d "s ~ Aucuoneer,
I II
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Boarding.

DOARDING.-AIad lady having taken the hand
ID some Dwelling, No 3, Union Row, Oh + street,
between 9th and 7lh, can offer fine large rooms for
families, either furnished unfuTnishcd. Also, has
rooms for gentlemen much larger than are generally
appropriated to single persons.
Table bOarders and permanent or transient pr
sons will be accommodated on the most reason able
terms feb 2l-2w
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PROSPERI's CORNET BAND NO. I

MIR. FREDERICK PROSPECT begs leave 10 in
VXl form his friends and former patrons that this
band has been fully recognized and il row under
his direction, and he is fally prepared with band
Of the most Scientific Musicians in the CITY, fur
nish music for Balls, Parties, Parades, Pic Mics, Ex
cursOns, &c, at the shortest notice possible, by ap
plying 10 FREDERICK PROSPECT, Leader, CHAP.
PROSPECT, Conductor; HILBUS HITS Mu-
sic Depot, or at PETER TALTAVUL'S, opposite
the Garrison, Garrison street, Navy Yard.
fab lQ-3m< -t
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

TINE subscriber as administrator of The estate Of
i the late John ID. Brown, offers for sale the ex
tensive and well selected stock Of Furniture and
House Furnishing Goods, in whole in lots, at ap-
praisement prices, for cash or undoubted paper,
bear ng interest; also the lease of the building in
which il is contained, known as "Apo!lO Hail."
To persons desiring TO engage in business this al
fords fine opportunity, as the rent OF the building
is moderate and the run o. custom very god.
N BAH persons indeb:ed to the estate are earn
es.iy requested to make immediate settlement, by
cash or notes, otherwise their accounts will be
placed in the hands of counsel for settlement.
JAS. c. MCGUIRE,
feb 27-eO6t Administrator.
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Dill D.

On the 9Th ultimo. HARRISON SMILEY, son
Of Thomas c. Dom, Esq, in the fourteenth year Of
mis- age.
AZ Georgetown on the 18th ult-, MARY, wife OF
James O'Donnogbue.
The friends Of the family are respectfully in
wted 10 attend her funeral from the residence Il
Al. A. oDonnoshne, First street, Oh Friday morn
ine, I'd inst, ss 10 e,cioek. :.
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FOR THE MECHANICS FAIR
AT WASHINGTON.

A6KNTHE THOMAS COLLYER WILL
49, make regular trips 10 the above Fail
commencing ON Tuesday, February Goth.
Boats fare l2x cents each way.
Coaches will take persons from and to the boat
Fare cents.
Leave Alexandra At 6l< p. IN. r.
Leave w Washington l0'< D. m.
Alexandria, Va, feb sd -
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NEW YORK, Feb. 2s.-stoeks have declined
since yesterday, aid money is easy; s,srl.
ing easy. Erie Railroad, asa; Reading Rail.
road, 7SI; New York Central Rsii.pad, sIi
Pennsylvania Coal Company, 1901 Missouri
Sc, 81; Michigan Central Rsilresd, 7st.
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ons Week Late from California


New ORLEANS, Feb 2s.-The steamer Dan.
lei Webster arrived be to day from San Juaa
She brings one hundred passengers, the Cali =
fornia mails and only Q small amount of spe.
Gle. Her dates are San Francisco, Feb 9th,
being eight days later from all parts Of Cali :
fornia.
The question with regard to the U. s. Sena-
TOR was still undecided At the latest date IL
was before the Legislature, and forty four bal :
lots had been taken without choice
The friends Of Senator Gwin- are quite san.
guine of eventual success, but the matter wa,
creating great political excitement
The general news is interesting but net Of
importance
The weather continues unfayorable and
heavy rains were still falling
Accounts from the ming regions were quite
favorable, and large amount of gold was be-
ing obtained, and some further new discoveries
of diggins.
The money market was quite stringent, and
financial affairs not in so PrOsP.sans eondi-
ton. Further heavy failures were apprehend.
ed amongst the merchants.
Over seventy dead bodies had been recov-
cred from the wreck Of the steamer Pearl, and
others we're missing Many Of the wounded,
il 10 tn, ught could not survive.
Indian difficulties and outrages in the in 4.
terror we're incI easing and caused considers.
BILE alarm.
Later advices had been received from the
Sandwich Islands, but not of special moment
Advices had also been received from Oregon
of later date, but not CT much Importance.
: The receipts Of produce were fair but not
large, and trade generally speaking dull. No
special change to note in prices Of -four, pro-
visions or other commodities. But few arri-
walls. The Winged Arrow, from Bottom, had
reached San Francisco.
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There will be Two Hundred Chances, At Ten
Dollars each.
The rattle will take place at Hilbus b Hitz' Mu
sic Depot, Star Buildings, corner Pa. avenue and
18th street, where Tickets can be procured and the
articles are on exhibition.
Persons desirous Of possessing some OF the most
superb articles Of workmanship exhibited have
now an opportunity offered them of obtaining such
at an extremely low price.
Call and examine fr yourselves at the Music De
pot Of HILBUS HITZ, Star Buildings, between
the hours Of 9 O'Clock a. m. and 6 p. IN.
feb TT
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Old. SILVER. srEEI. & PLATED SPEC

T0LD, SILVER, STEEL PLATED SPEC
" TACLES to suit every age and
eye, Riding Specs, X. r. Glasses, Eye
Protectors, Eye Glasses Of all descnp-
tons, Reading Glasses, Goggles &C.,
Parabola, Perifocal, Concave, Convex, and COl0red
Glasses put in frames AT the shortest notice.
Persons in want Of glasses may be sure to get
those which benefit the eye NJ 49,.
II. SEMKEN'S,
No. $50 Pa. avenue, betw. 9Th and 10Th sts.
ian
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

WYE earnestly request all persons indebted to us
w on accounts rendered LIST January, to come
forward and close The sam. without further delay,
il is a important that the business Of the late
firm should be settled up. This we reasonably ex
pect, and must insist upon without further notice.
COLLEY T. SEARS,
523 Seventh ST.. 3 doors above Pa ave.
feb 27-eo6t