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PIANOS-PfsNOS.

w who purpose purchasing Pianos 10 our very
extensive assortment now i'm store, consisting a
Pianos from the old and celebrated MANUFACTURES
of Hallet, Davis d Co, Boston Bacon Il Raven,
New York knabe, Cache a. Co, Baltimore.
These Pianos we guarantee in every respect 10
be inferior to none others.
We take old Pianos ia part payment, accept good
endorsed notes for > s. ana months. in fact make
almost any arrangement 20 suit purchasers
We have also several second hand Planes for
sale low and upon easy terms.
Also, Guitars, Viclins, Flutes, Accorded NJ, M
sic, Strings, &c.
Persons can have their Pianos tuned and re paired
by leaving their names with
JOHN p ELLIE,
te So sos P. avenue
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FOR PHILADELPHIA.
Is n s:z3

PHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON L. BAL
Il TlMORE RAILROAD Passenger trains
leave Baltimore daily (eXcept Sundays for Phila-
p. m.
For Havre de Grace al $50 and II a IN: s. 10
(Havre de Grace Accommodation Trains) and q.
m; p: IN. train runs every night, this being the
only train on Sunday. Ii a. IN. train has a second
class car attached fare In IL TO Philadelphia 81.
No SECOND CLASS TICKETS sold in the
cars.
TRAINS FOB BALTIMORE.
Leave Philadelphia at 30 a. m, (l2i5 Express
and p. m. Steamboat) and IL p. m.
Leave Havre de Grace al : 20 e. m; Havre de
Grace Accommodation Trains IL as a. m, 3.lj,
$50 p. N, and 205 a N.
wa. CRAWFORD, Agent.
Baltimore, ApTil 3O-tr
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FOR THE ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA
AND MANASSAS GAP RAILROADS.
'uNHE Subscribers Coaches will call for passen-
- gers wishing to connect with =. eIk
the above railroads. My Coaches $3.50
INGTON or THOMAS which leave
Washington at A. m. .--
~ Meals furnished on the boats.
Persons wishing the coaches TO Call for them can
leave their name and residence with Mr.. John I
killman near the Capitol gate; Mr.. Butts drug
store, corner Pa. avenue and l2th st.; or AZ Geo d
Thos Parker d Co g store.
Coaches can be had fol Pleasure Trips.
may 29-2m WILLIAM WHALEY.
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THE POTOMAC RIVER STEAMBOAT
COMPANIES STEAMER ALICE c. PRICE

COMFAN . SIEANEK ALICE Z. PRICE
CAPT. SAMTEIs BAKER
WILL LEAVE WASHINGTON AT SIN
w O'Clock a. m, and ALEXAN- SI>~
DRIA at O'Clock, a m
On TUESDAY MORNINGS-For Mattox
Currioman, l.. Machodoc, Piney Point, Kinsale
and Cone
On FRIDAY MORNlNGS-Fo Chapel Point
Wicomico, Leonardtown, Piney Point, st. Mary's
and Cone
at o'clock, a. m, for ST. Maryfs, Piney Point
Leonardtown, Wicomico, and Chapel Point.
On SATURDAY, (Teturning)-Leave Cone a.
O'Clock, a. m, for Kinsale, Piney Point, l.. Ma
chodoc, Currioman, and Mattox.
The A. c. Price will call at the usual landing.
on the river when signals are made.
BY order Of the Board:
JAMES p. SMITH, President
Alexandria, Va, June 1, loS5.
lie l5-tf
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No. 600 Houston

~ best quality Of Shirts made TO measure = n5
warranted 70 ut, at The lowest New York priess
WALL 4 STEPHENS
-. 323 Pa. avenue, next to Iron Hall
V 1S (Nsws)
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GREAT SOUTHERN MAIL ROUTE.

TWICE DAILY BETWEEN wASHiN G.
L ton and the South via Freder- sn-T-.
tcssburg, Richmond, Petersburg sss95s -
Va, Weldon and Wilmington, n. C, TO Charles
ton, s. c., and Augusta, Ga.
The travelling public Is hereby informed that the
swift and comfortable steamers
BALTIMORE AND MOUNT VERNON
leave the Steamboat Wharf AT Washington daily
at 6 a. M. and p. m, arriving I'm Richmond al |
p. m. and a. m; and at Petersburg at ~ p. m
and a. IN.
The following Through Tickets can be obtained
on board the boats:
To Fredericksburg OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES CO
10 Junction Of Virginia Central Railroad a G.,
10 Hlcnnohd, va -..........-.--....... .5 81
10 NoiIHk, va. ...b Ui
10 IeteItourS, sa......-............... u U
IL Neluon, ". C.... ........................7 W
10 Wilmington, N. C.....................1l CO
FARE ON POTOMAC RIVER.
For each passenger, as follows
10 Alexandria rs cents, and baggage 12x cents.
n .'.'. -. .'''.. .''.'..........SI "
TO Quantico Sandy Point, &c.-.............1 81
Aoh4uld Sfcth. * w
Meals and Stale Rooms extra
For further information apply on board Of the
boats, or to GEO. MATTfNGLY, Agent.
1e Wv Washington.
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NEW MUSIC.-ThePresident Mounted Guard
~ Quickstep, composed by Robert Hellsr. hss
Just been published by the subscribers. The tsis
page is most elegantly embellished.
HILBUS & HITZ,
NusioSPsblishss, Depot In Ser Bundingy.
es
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WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD,
70 u &C.

@A gsssisss1sEsrs sssfss
CHANGE OF HOURS.-On and after Mon
" day, the I'D instant, the Trains will
Leave Washington at and sk a. m, and and
~ p. m.
On Sunday at4S p. m.
Leave Baltimore at 4 and on a. m, and 3 and
51 p. IN.
On Sunday ajax q. m.
sp CTR T. II. PARSONS, Agent
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These bitters are entirely vegetable, they invig-
crate and strengthen the systeInf never PROSTATE
II, and can lie used for Infants as well as adults
For sale by respectable dealers everywhere. and
by n. ID. GILMAN, Washington; J. l.. KID
WELL, Georgetown, and J. Il. PIERPONT,
Alexandria. mar 1-ly
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sp s0Ndlm&wsR P. THuRsroN.

DRESS GOODS, MANTLES, Sc
AZ APRIL 10Th la55.-The subscribers have just
received another large assortment of fresh Spring
Dress Goods, consisting in part Of Bereges; Berege
De LANES; Ghalliss; Chally De LANES; Mousin De
LANES; Prints; Ginghans; Lawns; Organdy Muslins,
&c. Together with large and varied assortme mt Of
Spring Nantes, embracing all the newest ard most
ally low prices, and respectfully ask examination
from the public. DUDLEY JOHNSTON,
apo las Eagle Square.
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STATES HOTEL.

- MAIN STREET, RICHMOND, VA.
The undersigned, formerly proprietor OF the
Fountain Hotel, Baltimore, and Congress Hall, Phi
ladelphia would respectfully inform his friends
the travelling public that he has leased the UNI
TED STATES HOTEL, Richmond Va. This
House is now in complete order, and will compare
favorably in every respect with any other Hotel in
the citY-the location being convenient to busin
aud the different depots, che rooms large, airy and
well furnished In short, it is the most pleasant
Summer house in the city of Richmond All the
proprietor asks is trial.
" COACHES will be in attendance at the We
rious Depots and Steamboat landings to convey pas
sen gers to the Hotel
~ FARE Sl.50 per day.
an SN-dIm& wSn p THURSTOE
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HOOKING RANGES, HOT AIR FUR,

COOKING RANGES, HOT AIR FUR,
IMAGES, &c.-We putting up MOTIFS
PATENT TUBULAR OVEN RANGE, with and
without boilers attached. This Range not sur
passed by any in this country for cooking for it
economy in fuel.
Also, Water Closets, Stationary Wash Stands, Ba-
thing Fixtures, for hot and cold water all of which
we will put up and warrant to give satisfaction.
We also pu' up CHILsON'S PATENT HOT-AIR
FURNACE, which, for its durability, economy in
fuel and the greet amount of fresh air heated and
distributed through the egisters is unequalled by
any furnace now in
G. & A BARGAMIN, JR.,
NH IS POI corner of Main and 10th Ets
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MISCELLANEOUS.

COLUMBIAN HOIEL--JAMES M.
~ BOYD CO.. having leased this desirable Ho-
tel will spare pains to maintain its former pepu-
larity aud comfort. They have employed = POR-
TER to take the entire charge of the House on and
after LIST April. The former patrons of this Hotel
and numerous friends of L. Porter, are requested
to give them a call.
Richmond, March g. 1855. gpS
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WM. s. WOOD, CHEAP WHOLE
w SALE AND RETAIL TIN LATE AND
SHEET IRON MANUFACTURER, AND STOVE
DEPOT, No 6 Main Street, Richmond. "a, doors
Gbore old Market, keeps constantly on hand full
assortment of Plain Tin and Fancy Jspanned Ware,
together with large and varied assortment of
Stoves, Het Air Furnaces, Crates, Tenders, &c, all
Of which he offers to the public on the most favors
BILE terms.
ROOFING, GUTTERING and SCOUTING exc.
cuted at short notice, either in town or country
Country Merchants would do well to call and eI-
anime my stock before purchasing elsewhere, as |
AN determined to sell low for cash.
NH S-dSm WIN SEARS WOOD,
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cBR COACH MAKERS $50
GSSE PARTNER SHIP.-The undersigned
have formed aCO-PARTNERSHIP for the purpose
of conducting the COACH-MAKING BUSINESS
in this city in all its branches under the firm of
18th street. occupied by the senior partner peve
rsl years past. They will keep constantly hand
a fine assortment of COACHES, CRARIOPTEES,
BAROUCHES, ROCKAWAYs, BUGGIES, SUI
KIES, Sc, all of the best manufacture and mate.
rails.
REPAIRING done at the shortest notice and on
the most reasonable terms Thankful for past fs.
to the old establishment, solicit continue
ton of the custom of the public. All we ask is
trial. satisfied to our claims for share Of bust.
ness in our line our workmanship
WIN w BAILEY,
sp 6-d&wSra O. A. FRANCIS.
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CHAMPAGNE WINE.-We have been
~ ,nnojntsa no IN. Importer of the celebrated
Eugene CIiauotD CHAMPAGNE WINE, Asspss
for the sale OF r In this city Norfolk PeIef'esfs 80"
LynchbuTg. ,..s Wa sell
1t here at same prices charged BY the Imports ar.
New York We call the attention OF dealers 20
ticularly to this Wine s>,onov.Ss
-, Richmond, VS.
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~
IL Richmond Post o n
~Persons calling
please say they are adv
" Office hours, on !
A. NJ, snd4to SP. M.
!. LAD
Austin Mrs +
Ashlock Mrs Mays
Angle Miss M + z
B adv Mrs Ann
R.rr Mrs. Elizabeth
Bozsman Miss Ann V
Blake Mrs Martha A
Barr Mrs Nimrod
Brown Mrs Nancy
Buchanan Mrs Va G
Bass Mrs Sarah T. A
Bailey Mrs Julia L
Butler Mrs Elizabeth
Brown Miss Caroline
Brown Mrs L
Crouch Mrs NJ B
Comack Mrs Nancy
Covingten Mrs r l.
Crump Mrs 5 Z
Crutchfield Mrs 5 T
Couway Mrs julia z
Cooley Mrs + Ii
Chilas Mrs c r
Clarke Miss Annie NJ
Connelley Miss Ann
Cole Miss B s
cambridge Mrs Nj
Davis Mrs NJ J
Diamond Mrs L A
Daniel Mrs J
Davis Mrs J
Evans Mrs y
Ellis Mrs s A
Ellems Mrs } L
Tsru Mrs A NJ
FIELDS Mrs Sally
Cosby Mrs Louisa Jane
Granger Mrs Mary }
Garner Mrs Matilda A
Green Mrs Susan
Gentry Miss Martha V
Hargrove Mrs Ann J
Harwood Mrs
Hill Mrs Betsey
Hobson Mrs T. NJ
Hoyle Mrs Mary A
Hickok Mrs Margaret
Hunt Mrs Maria l.
Holmes Mrs Martha
johnson Mrs Aphro
johnson Mrs Elinor
Jenkins Mrs Matilda
dickson Miss Adelaide
Rrake Mrs Henry
Kilby Mrs Martins
Kirkmyer Mrs M Z z
Liverpool Mrs 2
Lewellen Mrs +
Lindsay Miss A J
Lawson Miss II
Lewellyn Miss z D
Lynch Miss Z
Martin Mrs E Fl
Minor Mrs Lucy
Moore Mrs NJ A
Montague Mrs 5 M
Mills Mrs 5
Mosby Mrs 5 d
Mayo Miss Fannie
Melvin Miss M Z
McNemara Mrs c II
Mcclure Mrs
Nelson Mrs E A
Newly Mrs z
Override Miss G
Prior Mrs
Psge Mrs c
Pendleton Mrs L
Paul Mrs L A
Pope Mrs M
Quay Miss S c
Rosser Mrs A
Rodgers MIR, E
Ready Mrs c
Kicks Mrs E
Ramsbs Mrs +
Rogers Mrs ID
Slater Mrs VIM
Short Mrs S OF
Smith Mrs 8 .rah
Shaw Mrs Martha g 2
Slater Mrs Jane
seyres Mrs F R
Scott Mrs Elizabeth
s-tatham Mrs Caroline
Sal b Mrs Eta S
smith Mrs Maria
Turpin Mrs M A
Topmsn Mrs Geo NJ
Terry Miss Va
Tucker Mrs d 8
Wits Miss Margaret
Vasass Miss 8
Washington Mrs Sarah
Wicker Mrs S e V
Woodfin Mrs Sarah A
Walden Mrs Mary Z
Woodfin Mrs Martha
Win gfield Mrs Z A
West Mrs G r
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MARBLE WORKS.-MILLER A.

MI ARBLE w O Il X S.-MILLER 81
AVA VINCENT, opposite I'd Baptist Church. On
Main street, Manufacturers Of Italian and Americas
Marble and Granite Monuments, Toombs, Head
Pieces, &c, OF any style or design at prices lower
than the same articles can be bought in New York
or Philadelphia
Any design in Carving or Lettering, executed
equally as we'll any work that comes from the
North.
All work furnished by u.s. shall be of the best ma
teIia at the lowest possible prices and worknt n.
ship equal to any in the Union. my Him
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MIARM WEATHER WARES-Water
4 MELIA SPRING S-TTO and a half

IA miles from the Richmond and Danvills Railroad
at Wyanoke Station, will be open lst July for the
accommodation of visitors. Every exertion will be
made to please our bosrdeTs who will be so good ar
to favor US with their patronage. Our BAR viii be
well supplied, and close Sabbath and every night
at 10 O'Clock. Our BATHING establishment is just
erected new ct the Springs, whore hot sold Baths
can be had.
Terms of Board per day Sl.5O; per week 81; per
month S25; all children over years cid and under
u years, and servants half price. There viii be
Omnibusin attendance at the Depot to the cars
my Ppm THOS. C WILSON & SONS.
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SPRING HARDWARE.-The Subscri-
~ bers respectfully invite the attention Of country
merchants SaddleTs and others, TO their extensive
and varied assortment of HARDWARE, Guile
RY, GUNS STEEL and SADDLERY, Just received
from the manufacturers of England and America
The Goods have been selected with care and pur-
chased mostly for cash. Hence we have no hesita-
ton in assuring our friends who have hitherto "a
generally, that their supplies of Goods may be had
from US good terms from any other house in
the country. SMITH ROBERTS
NH II
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7 Isl Oh ETrERS-Reualning IN the
IL Richmond Post Office the 25th MAY, ~ m
T-Persons calling for Letters IN THIS h'ss win
please say they are advertised <ror, TO
CT Office hours, on sunday, hereafter''rom stes
A, NJ. and Ito SIP. M.
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sp 6-d&wSna
CARRIAGES, CARRIAGES

cR CARRIAGES, CARRIAGES.
Ef3aEThe subscriber has on hand, at his Coach
Making Establishment, Lombard Alley, between
Main and Cary (1Sth and 14th streets) near the Co.
lumbar Hotel, COACHES, CHARIOTEES, BA-
ROUCHES, BUGG1ES with and without tops, and
SULKlES, all of his make, of the best mater.
ais and workmanship. All of which will be sold az
low good work of the kind can bs in the city OF
Richmond; and | respectfully ask call from those
in want of any article in the Carriage line, as /
determined to rake to order and sell at the Lowest
prices possible, and all work sold, that is new war.
rauted. fe 2e-6ml MICAJAH MANGUM.
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OFFICE OF THE j. r. AND K. CO.,
" MAY 1sT, 1855-For the purpose of repairing
Locks Nos 20 end 40 on the First Division of the
canal, she cation will be stopped at thoas two
points the goth inst, at shutdown, and will be
opened again until the l7h of June it will then
main open until the 27th ofJune, when it will be
again stopped st Locks Nos Is and Sc, until the 18th
of July.
For the purpose of laying new floors in Locks Nos
4, 5 and 6, the navigation will be stepped between
those three Locks on the 22d inst, and be opened
again on the Monday following.
BY order Of the Board of Directors.
z. l.. CHINN,
mp dim Superintendent OF Repairs.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-05-26

n HkNL AIOANAIAsA1A/ u y u II u N . M
~ WARD Runaway from the Coke mines in
this county, on Monday, the 9th ult., reRro named
K E-complexion black; D feet inches in
height " years old; intelligent and sprightIy gene
rally SMILES when spoken mouth very small for
negro; raised in Charlottesville, and has been
twics reclaimed as a runaway within the past year.
once from Augusta jail and once from Rockingh ham
George will no doubt dsown his name and owner
ship, as he has before done.
The above reward will be paid for his delivery at
the Mines, or in Richmond to
my It's JNO. J. WRATH AGENT
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@s HANDSOME NEW RESIDENCE
Essx On CLAY Street FOR SALE.-I offer for sal,
my new and very desirable Dwelling, on Clay street
adjoining Mr.. Gideon +. RaglAnd's residence Ills
In avery desirable and improving part Of the city,
having front of S2t feet and contains seven rooms
with FIRE places in FIVE of them II is well built of
first rate materials, and will be sold on acoommods.
ting terms and time.
| will take pleasure in showing it to any one wish
ing to purchase. Call at my Store, No so Broad
street. my 24-St+ 2. l., WOODSON
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g. DESIRABLE BUSINESS STAND

~ FOR RENT.-Ws offer fer rent the Brick
House on the Canal, adjoining the Gusze Dock, op-
posits 1redegar Iron Works and formerly in the oe.
cuPancY of Mr.. Dap'l Totty.
The house is well erranged, with shelving coun.
tiers, &c for store, whilst the upper part Is suitable
for dwelling, with stable, &c.
This Is considered most excellent business Ttsnd,
and offers good opening for one disposed to 70 into
the grocery wood and lumber business Applyto
sp II TAYLOR h WILLIAMS.
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THE RUNAWAY NEGROES who es-

T1HE RUNAWAY NEGROES who es-
4 capped from the jail of enrco county on the
day of April, 1855, were FRANK committed as the
property of Henry Wickham, of Hanover, who is 5
feet inches high about 40 years old. black, stout
built, and had when committed grey net Z. 40
which he wore away; GABRIEL who calls himself
Gabe, belongs to Mrs. Shelton on Church Hill was
hired the present year to Edward West, in the
lower end of Henrico; he is 5 feet inches high
about 20 years old, blaCa, stout built short curly hair
he wore away striped vest and black satinet sack
coat; and MINOR, committed the property Of
George Todd, Of Caroline, is ) feet inches high,
about IS years old, very black lower front tooth
out, black har little grey and matted, black thin
whiskers and is very badly dressed, sp 2l-ts
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nor SALE-Two Soda ApParatases,
II complste and five Fountains. AGO, 10 pes
of Window Glass, l5xi8. .. DEbaa go AZ
nv Inns Corner I'D sho olO
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LEECHING AND CUPPING.
MI RS WOOLHOUSE offers her SER
lNA vices TO the Medical Faculty and the Ladie of
Richmond as Leecher and Cupper and trusts By ss-
siduous attention to merit their kind patronage
E Mrs w. may be found at all times at her resi-
dence on 10th street. in the of H. r. DuyaPs
Drug Store
N B.-The best imported Leeehes constantly re-
ceiving and for sale. Also, Ladies' Bandsges on
hand and made to order fe %
light over tn 70 door from o'clock till Doruiuz
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EOR SALE-VirgiDia Coupon pon"''
INV p ia s'''''' w. II. ii. MAUKY CO.
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HoUsHs FoR REnr -
NEW HOUSE ON TN

= - 81. TO LET-Ths upper p.,, " Hta-n.kLIN
sors Is sG for rent 81 4Is and stress R' hos.
GO, has gas throughout. fips -. ussnosous 6ni,t
~. oLhsr eoayeesncss The sitast'. w,ats1, And
rms i1 ,S oslsntful on shOcEos Hill ons
fsly i will Be- let isa' oot Il %. .oop rsstsd o.
h is L ROBINSON, on ~. &c Apply .
nv "
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PRICES REDUCED.
EXCEI SIOR WORK

RICHMOND EACELSIUK WUkhS,
CORNER OF SEVENTH AND MAIN Sis
THE subscriber takes pleasure in annOuns
Il cling to the public that his PLANNING and SAW
MILL is now in complete order.
Having rece ntly incurred expense ofseveral hun
dred dollars in refttng and perfectng his Machinery
fol Planning Saving, and ongueing and Growing all
kinds of Boards and Plank, he is now enabled to
ecute Superior werk, at greatly reduced prices
A call from those in want respectfully soEcited.
de- Ats WILLIAM FORBES.
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F T0n hENI. 2 new BRICK nv

fOh hENI.-Ibe store reco,.1-
Ss1A occupied by Lee Co asa ~ iecelty
ssoTs, 1t has large Counting Room v ea4an66lsry
rented separately ifpreferred. detached and
- snail remove into my rear builaiu,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-06-23
Mr.. Editor. /:

YOU may announce my name for candidate to
sell every. article OF Dry Goods and Groce
res cheaper than ever, as am anxious to raise
money to buy few lots, which can't do well
after the election, as there will be dreadful raise
in property, for shall tax evory lot in the city
10 per cent per week, If am elected to carry en-
our Rail road, to be paid IN lbe bank weekly,
which will complete one mile Of our Road week
ly. How many weeks will 1t take 70 complete
this road? Who owns the road, Lee county.
the city of Keokuk, or the property holders p
II you find you pay over The Wholesale price for
any article IN any Of my stores you can rsturs
the articles. s. S. BILLINGS.
Main Street, Ksokuk, Iowa.
March "a. 1885. DIFF
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OF RVRLINCTON.

A BRANCH Of the Mercantile College OF
"A PENNEY acknowledgements by the .sesis-
lalure of that State with perpetual charter.
TRUsTEEx.
His Exceency the Hon. JANIS BUCHANAN.
HoN. WIN. WILKINS, (iaie Secretary t Ware
the HoN. Mosrs HAMPTON; Hos. w III Low
ny; HoN. CHARLEs NAyLoR; and GEN. J. K.
MooREHEAp.
ANDREW T. HowpEN, late senior Professor of
Book Keeping and Commercial Science In the
Mercantile College of Pennsylvsnia
LOUIS II. DALHoFF, late Professor of Com
merciai and Ornam entail Pennanshipin the same
institution.
CHAs. BEN. DARwls, member Of the Barling.
ton Bar--Profcssor OF Mercantile Law.
The Principals design carrying out 10 every
particular that course oftrainiBg for business in-
troducrd and followed mp for upwards OF fifteen
years by Mr.. DUR, the founder OF the Mercan-
tile College OF Pennsylvania, by which about
$500 merchants and accountants have been quail
lied for business. 1t is now regarded by BUSH
ness men as the most thorough and effective pre-
paration Tor the accountant given in the United
States. IL . mprehends upwards of 400 real
business trnis misunderstanding six different
methods Of conducting books by double entry
about 300 commercial computations, explaining
many business operations not found in conner
arithmetics--a comprehensive course Of msicar
tile OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES forms and bushes
letters-daily lectures on commercial law ana
commercial sciences.
TIER rooms viii be open for the reception II
students on the first Of December.
Circulars mailed TO any address.
Burlington, Nov. %. 1854. dGw