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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-06-28

hats 4 0APS.-Jus. received by ship
ii Charles Buck, from New York, splen-
did assortment Of Hats and Cars consisting
Of Gents fashionable Moleskin. Cashmere
and Black Silk Hats, soft Hats Of spy des.
cription and style; also large assortment
Of boys Hats and Gaps; al Of which v ere
made TO order, and warranted 10 give 50.
tisfaction. Foctl6l w. u. PHILLIPS.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-06-28

COAPS! SOAPS!!-Taylor's Tran
y ...,.nt Wash Rails, Poncine Soap, Floating
~ Rsthine Soap, Military, Old Windsor, Erasive,
for removing crease spots. Palm Q.
DA,"v Por sale ct the Drug Store Of
augl7.y. -~FItt :" HDD'--.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-06-28

Carriages, Harness, 70.
TuST received from the best northern
j manufacturers, large assortment Of
CARRIAGES snd HARNESS, which =
with number Of nv own manufacture
comprises variety worthy the attention o
purchasers, who are invited TO examine be-
fore purchasing elsewhere. ~ ,ai
oct icy ~ W.T.. TUNNARD.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-06-28

breast Pipes, Nipple shells. speculatums
ID gum elastic ard glass pesraries nipple
shields. prepared traits, ect. ect. For sale
at the Drug Store Of, VIZ. BoGEL
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-06-28

TOBACCO.-5O Boxes Mac &.Mac
L fos sale by p
sept-21. TAos. PnsrD1asA1i
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-21
WV. MANNERS.

nYER AND SCOURER. On fifth street one
IL door below Main, where he will renovate and
make to appear new, all kinds Of Ladies and Gen.
tlemen apparel such Grape, broscha, cashmere
and WOODEN shaws. cashmere, silk and merino dress
es rugs piano and table covers, window and damask
curtains &c
All Of the above, and every other article Of cloth
ing colored in any Of the fancy plain coiors- J.
hope by eiese atten tinn and knowledge Of my hos
mess, To give general satisfaction.
nov 2sddw6m WIN. MANNERS
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-21
a Rare Chance for q ood Bargains.

\ Z or 50 feet on Main street desirable building
-J lots in the city Of keokuk also for sale,
exchange for western property. good Mill propesty
il Ohio: 80 choice and in Indiana several lots
III the Town of Napersilie, county seat Of Du paga
comfy H.; 80 Of choice land near the county
seat of Monroe county Iowa. with fruit trees.
INQUIRE of MekENNY 4 RUNNER.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-21
Collectors sale for Taxes.

City of keokuk, Lee County. and State Of Iowa
by virtue Of the charter and ordinances of the CITY
of kcokuk, viii offer at public sale (unless the
amount Of tax and cost hereafter specified Lre-
viously paid at the Mayors Office in said city on
Wednesday, the I'd day Of January. A. h. 1856. be
tween the hours of 10 clock A. y and 5 o clock
y. NJ. of said day, the following described lots lind
parts Of lots in the city Of Keosuk, to pay rhs
special tax, interest and cost levied and asses sed
against such Tots by the City Council Of said city
for Macadamizin Main and Sd streets in front Of
said lots.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-21

Thursday M. Dec %.
Weather quits moderate. The sparAawk and an
ether steamer up to-day and returned
HoGs-puces have declined - so IS 90 per
lee lbs. About 10000 head have come IN and more
coming.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-21

ca A correspondent of the Mobile Erea
ing Netcs, has been travelling through Mis-
sour, Kansas, and Nebraska, and informs
the readers Of that paper that the slave par
ty cannot succeed in Kansas. Shareholders
in Missouri are becoming alarmed, and are
selling out and going further south. lie
thinks il the true policy for the slave State.
10 reinquish all hopes Of Kansas TO restore
the Missouri restriction, "and thus kill Of
the Abolltionists Of the North - and then to
turn their entire attention 10 Texas He
says 81 consider that Texas is the sole hope
of the Southern interests FIJI ii up, divide
and apply for admission for it's new States
and at once let this be the Alpha and Omega
Of our political and social endeavors and
when we have filed up and divided Texas,
take another slice from the sick man, Mexico:
by these means we may preserve the equili-
brium Of power in the United States Senate,
and thus hold the reins Of government. -
lie adds . Unless this is done we lose Kan
sas and Nebraska, may lose Missouri in a
very few years. lose the control Of the United
States Senate, and thereby all chance Of
helping ourselves 10 slice Of Mexico, hem
ourselves In hy Gordon Of free States. and
force ourselves into proving upon our own
vitals. and early abolition of Slavery, -and
last, though not least, to play second fiddle
In the Federal Government
Such are some of the reflections of South
ern pro-sIaverv man after careful survey
Of the territory to which he refers. We
trust, so far as Kansas, Nebraska, and Mis-
sour are concerned, he may be true proph-
ct. Let the slave holders restore the Nilsson
ri Compromise. and thus do Justice to the
North, and we will run our chance with them
in the settlement Of the new portions of
Texas.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-21
FANCY GOODS AND rOYs.
FANCY GOODS.

TUST received mn elegant assortment Of fine Goods,
- such MS French China Vases Parian and Terra
Gotta &c. Pitchers, Lavender and Cologne Bottles.
Fruit Stands, Card Receivers, Cigar Stands, Jewel
Stands Spoon iobets Figures, Cupids Busts, &c.
Also on hand good assortment Of Crockery and
Glassware. CAREY d kILBoURNE.
.iune IS 1885.
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sI isI.I<GTON


L. II DAIHerF, Professor of Book keeping and
Commercial sciences
j = Duncan the best off hand Penman In The
West. Professor of Business and ornamental PEN
c. Benz. DARWIN, member Of the Burlington bar,
Professor If Mercantile Law.
The course of training in this Institution comprl-
ses six difereut methods Of Keeping Books by dou-
BILE entry applied to every department # trade, In
diyitua partnership. Retail, Wholesale Shipping.
Importing. Exporting, Commission, Exchange, Bank
ing. Manufacturing and Compound, Company bus-
ness About three hundred Commercial Computa-
tons explaining many business operations not found
in common Arithmetles. comprehensive course Of
Business Penmanship, Business foru.s aud business
Letters. Daily Lectures Commercial Law and
Commercial Sciences. An elegant diploma, under
the seal of the State College Of Pennsy lyania gned
BY the Faculty is granted Ia those who pass satis
factory examination. This instrument will BE- found
passport the confidence Of every business house,
in any section Of the Union. Duff Book keeping,
Harpers edition, price one dollar and fifty cents,
the mos, perfect and comprehensive in The English
language. Duf's Western Steamers account, per
fece system for such accounts. dollar To be had
at Corse's Bookstore, Jefferson st. Send for crcu-
lar and specimen Of Mr.. Duncans Penmanship, by
mail. nov2l
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-21

- Harper for January is ut hand already.
The opening article, " january First, A. D.,
5000, is humorous and quizical, with appro-
pirate illustrations. 1t contains, altogether,
tle usual variety, and is highly interesting
number. j. T. Cave Son.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-21
Enr Solo

SOUTH HALF of the north east quarteg q eeetleD
- Is in township 81, North Of Rannp N 49, Ak
Appanoose county Iowa. we'll wa1See4. Apnkkl
LLOYD D. 6INlS
Over Post office, keokuk. -
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-21

CT We called yesterday on our friend
Kelley, and found he had made considerable
changes and additions With the aid Of his
partner, Mr.. Hurley, and with a large stock
OF elegant cloths, vestings, &C., he can hard
ly fail to give satisfaction to CUSTOMERS
Call on Kelley & Hurley, few doors west
Of the Post Office.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-21
10000 BUSHELS WHEAT,

tOsOUO DO0 ~ AA
A ND an unlimited quantity of Oats, Corn, and al
n kinds Of produce wanted Immediately.
The highest market prices will be paid for Whee
and grain of all kinds delivered at the oommisstea
warehouse Of the undersigned, the Leyee, between
Main and johnson streets, keokuk.
octoa dawtf w. A. PATTERSON co. 81
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-21

WE HAVE just received large and beautiful
w selection Of Britannia and Pianished w are
which viii sell low in sets or by the pcice, 1T No
5a Mai9 street. C0MSToCk d BRO.
deci ID
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-21

TIsI RECEIVED, at No. 50 Main street six dor
- set Of Panished Plate Cover, a most useful
article in housekeeping. COMST0Ck & BRO.
declTl
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-21
Self-Regula ng
Stove.

TINIiIS Stove, which has established so enyiable
l. reputation a wood Stove, have Of late AZ
ranged for burning coal, and n parlor coal Stove
it merits prove equally satisfactory US for wood.
We have changed the style and dress Of the S>em
by adding patterns, and have all the resf In :.
provements by making the close tops thereby retain,
in. the ar-tlght stove, which is mostly sought as
stove for economy and comfort. The prices Of this
stove may be reduced one-third by trimming with
not thought it policy TO this material, thereby
injurng the reputation Of good a stove, but have
invariably used The best article of Russia iron. IT,
however there any who wish them made Of
cheaper mat rial, we will furnish them At our usual
Of profit say ut nine and doars respective
ly. tUMSTOCk 4 BRO.
deciad
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-21

Oil CLOTHS, WINDOW SHADES,
and
HOUSE FURNISHING DRY GOODS GENERALLY
nAMASk Lace, and Muslin Draperies, at
- Oct25d CHAMBERLAIN'S.
tILT Cornices and Bands, Curtain Loops, Corals
" and lassels for pictures, and Window Shades, at
oct25d CHAMBERLAIN'> i.
ID RoCHA, Cashmere, six Wool, Thibet Stella and
ID Merino Shawlsat CHAMBERNA1N'S.
oct25d
D0NNET, Cap, and Trimming Ribbons, Dress Cloak
ID and Mantilla Trimming, at
oct24d CHAMBERLAIN'S s.
L>KENCH, Swiss, and Scotch Needle Work, first
Il rate stock CHAMBERLAIN'S.
oct25d
ItL0Tii Tamas at CHAMBERLAIN ;.
~ oct25i
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-21
-7--7
-. ASSanlastreet.

-. hShmastreet.
TTNI0N Block, Main Street. Dealer in English
- and French Chemicals, Drugs and Medicines,
Paints Oils, Dye Stufs, Brushes, Perfumery, Fancy
Articles 6c,, &c
All the Patent Medicines Of the day. Physicians
prescriptions and family recipes Will b. accurately
and neatly prepared and in no case will any but
pure and genuine materials be used.
dec I'd
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-21

CITY Lots on Main street.
LN0R sALE-Three lots on Main street, in Kill
i bourne's Addition, for sale by
deolldim l.. J.ZWART.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-21

Christm mas Presents.


Chri tmRs Presents.
y OSEWO0D, ebony, odor and ladies work boxes.
~ Portmonaies, u large assortment Inlaid hair
brushes, do cloth, hat ID tooth. Lubns extracts,
French pomades, do cologne, hair oils, &c. Will be
sold cheapby 5. HEIMSTREET,
Druggist, Union Block, Main St., between 9th It'll
decl5d
fNH1RTl Boxes choice w K. Cheese. just recei we'd
and for sale by HAMILL 4 co.
decITd
ICEADY MADE CLOTHING erything in this
IL line can be had at the lowest figures at
scp2Idpw WOODWARD 4 co.'s.
IGOR RENT.--Conccrt Hall from the LIST Of Janu.
j. airy next. Apply t. c. L. CONN.
noy28dlf
city Lots on Main street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-21

WE have in store a very large stock Of all kinds
w of Irvine, which offer at low prices.
decldw BALDWIN. EVANS & CO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-31
COUGHS, COLDS, HOARsENEss, &c.

s8ERSONS predisposed to Pulmonary Aztec.
4 lions dnd this the most trying season, owing
70 the sudden changes in temperature; vet by a
little care, adopting warm clothing and supply
Ing themselves with good prescription or cough
remedy they may easily ward of what may else
prove a dangerous winter companion. TY-
tER'S COMfOUND GUM ARABIC SYRUP
has been so long known and highly appreciated
as one Of our most innocent, yet eiacaclous plea
SAINT, and (since the reduction in price, } econom-
cal remedies, that IL may be recommended and
used with the utmost confidence Ii Is sold 1T IS
cents, or three bottles in one, SO cents Wholesale
by PATTERSON Il MARIN and STDFT &
CO. 4; and retail by most Drug gists. In Alexan-
dha by PEEL. a. SgEVENS; Georgetown bv
MIR biSsEAi- oct2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-31
M N EDIAT RELIEF FOR THE
TOOTH-ACHE IS FOUND,

TENHERE Is NOW OFFERED TO TIE
Il world most e&ectual remedy for the cure of
Tooth ache, in fact the only one knopn to cure
the most violent tooth ache instantaneously, IL
properly applied according to direction. Should
the pain after the first application, in course of
Time, re-aPPear, the same application has to be
made again, and after two or three applications
the cure will be efectual and the decayed toeth as
useful as any other. This really Indispensable
remedy causes no pain, and Is warranted to have
no Injurious effect whatever.
Flease call for A. + FERGER'S TOOTH-ACuE
BALSAM. Price - cents per phial.
TO be had at the Drug Stores OF A. J. RIDE
LEG CHAS: SrOTT CO, ID. J. DYSON,
V: HARBAUGH, and J. Is. GARDNER Il CO,
Washing Ton. nov
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CHEESE, BUCKwHEAT, PICKLES, &c

CHEESE, BUCkWHEAT, PICKLES, &c
40 boxes choice Goshen county CHEESE
II - 10 casks fine PINE APPLE do
5000 lbs BUCKWHEAT
200 bbls. PICKLES, ready for use
IS boxes do in jars
boxes English Picked ONIONS
do CHOW-CHOW
2lO whole, half, and quarter boxes bunch and
layer RAlSINS
20 boxes Valencia RAISINs, for cooking
purposes
10 boxes fresh Leghon CITRON
l,5O0 lbs new Zantee CURRANTS
$50 drums new Smyrna FIGS
Is boxes Malaga FIGS
cases PRUNES, I'm fancy boxes and jars
DoiS. PRUNES, very nice article for
boxes LEMONS
1000 lbs Bordeaux, Ivica, and Aarseilles AL
5000 lbs: :WALNUTS, PECANs, FILL
BERTS and PALM NUTS
100 bushels GROUND NUTS
OLIVES, CAPERS, MACCARONI, VERMA-
CELL, SARDINES, &c.
CIGARS, TOBACCO, AND SNUFF.
Isl, 600 CIGARS, comprising some of the most
choice HAVANA CIGARS ever Imported
in this city
@ boxes TOBACCO, Of all grades
All varieties OF w. l.. Garnett & Sons SNUFFS
logetheI win large and complete assortment
Oh eve. article appertainlng to a well Conducted
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERY
STORE
The subscriber, in acknowledging the liberal
patronage bestowed toward him for the last fonr
years, hopes, with his large increased facilities
anu personal attention 10 the wants Of his friends
anu customers, 10 merit continuation Of the same
VIM. M. CRIPPS,
eI louisiana avenue, bet 9th and 9TH sts.
dec 17-eo6t ~ " ''''
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OFFICIAL.
Treasury DEPARTMENT, Dec. I, lss

Treasury De- tRrMENT, Dec. I, 1855
Notice Is hereby given 10 holders Of stocks Of
the United States that this Department will pur-
chase to the amount OF 81 500 900 Of said stocks
at any time when the same NAV be offered prior to
the lst day Of June next and will pay therefor the
following prices, TO wit:
For stock Of the loan Of 1912, premium of ten
per cent for stock OF the loans Of 1917 and 1sls,
premium OF sixteen per cent; for stock issued
under the act Of 1850, commonly called Texas In
demnity stock, premium Of six per cent; and
for stock Of the loan Of 1916, redeemable on the
I2th November, 1876, II received at the Treasury
prior to the ist day Of January next, premium
Of 2X per cent; II received between the Ist Jam
uary and the 3lst Of March next, premium OF
per cent and IL received after the 31st of arch
and prior to said 1ss OF June next, premium Of
II per cent.
Interest will also be allowed on said stocks at
the rates specified In the certificates, from the 1St
July last, Il assigned with the principal OF the
certificates received prior to the lst OF January
next. After that date the interest will be allowed
in addition to the premium from lst OF January to
the date OF their receipt. In both cases days
interest will be allowed in addition for the money
to reach the seller.
Certificates transmitted to this Department un-
der the present notice should be duly assigned to
the United States with the current half years in
terest if sent prior to the 1st Of January nex) by
the party entitled to receive the purchase money
Payment for these stocks will be made by drafts
upon theassistant treasurers at Boston, New York,
or Philadelphia, the parties entitled to receive
the money may direct
JAMES GUTHRIE,
dec 3-dtJune1 Secretary Of the Treasury
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LESSONS ON THE FIANoFORrE.

MADAME PAUL PAILLARD, WHO HAS
4ft Just arrived from Paris, where she was i pu-
pl Of the most celebrated Professors and herself
Teacher OF Music with much success, respectfully
Informs the ladies and families generally OF
Washington that sac proposes to give instruction
On the Plano.
Madame +. feels confident that she VIII be able
TO bring forward her pupils as rapidly as would
be consistent with q thorough knowledge OF the
science.
Her terms VIII be moderate, and she viii give
lessons at the residence Of the scholars, at her
own TOOms, - may be most agreeable to her pa
irons.
Madame p, contemplating permanent Tesi-
dence at Washington, espectfully sOlicltS share
Of The patronage Of the citizens
For Information caIl IL 256 Pennsylvania ave-
rue, or at GGut.eT's saloon. dec B-lm
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III. SEMXEN, Jewaer,


$50 PsHHa. aVenns. bst1esn 9tA and 10th streets,
sEA9RECElVEDA AND OPENED THIS DAY
l. magnificent assortment Of fine and a
Tich Imported JEW ELRY such az Flor Ssh
entine ana Roman MOsaicS, Italian Lavas ~
ana COfdls, Garnets, Canoes, and a vari 911e8
etV OF Richly chased q old Jewery or any dpScriD
ton, the very latest styles Also, new lot OF
fine London and Geneva WATCHES, warranted
t!mPkeepP.s
For CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
splendid assortment Of Hne Suyerwars, Pitch
efs, Castors, Creams, Goblets, Cups, Forks and
spoons, (SteTling, Fish, Cake and Pie Knives.
Butter and Fruit Knives, Soup and Oyster Ladies'
Preserve, Sugar and Cream Spoons, Salt Cellars,
Napkin Rings, etc, etc.
SILVER PLATED WARE, ON ALBArA.
Castors, Baskets, Butterboats, Ume, Forks and
Spoons.
FANCY ARTICLES.
French Clocks Dresden China Ornaments In
variety, Gard Cases, pOTtmOnnaies, Cigar Cases
Ana also large assortment OF
SPECTACLES
III Gold, Silver and Steel Frames to suit eyery
eve and age Eye Glasses, Congress Specs, and
Opera GLASSES
IL We take pleasure IN showing our goods 10
all, whether purchasers or not.
All our goods are warranted Us represented and
VIII oe sc ID at the lowest possible price.
IL JeWeiry and Silverware made to order;
Diamonds remOunted; Gold Pens repOinted, and
Engraving on Stone executed at short notice
ChrOnometers and all kinds " Hne Watches and
Musical Boxes put in perfect order at short notice
IL. SEN EN-, Jeweler,
$50 Pa. avenue, between yth and 10th sts
dec 1-H
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FIRST AENU UAL BALL
OF THE
METROPOLITAN Hook and Ladder Co.. No,
NEW YEARS. EVE

NEW YEAR'S EVE.
VNHE COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENT
Il beg leave to inform the friends of the compa-
ny and the public generally, that they will give
their First Annual Ball at NUMBERS SALOON on
MONDAY EVENING, December 81, 1855
Excellent Cotillon Music has been engaged for
the occasion, and nothing will be left undone to
promote pleasure and give sa aisfaction TO all.
Supper will be furnished by an experienced ca
terer, at reasonable price.
Tickets ONE DOLLAR; 10 be had OF the
committee Of arrangements, at the usual places,
and at the door on the evening OF the ball.
COMMITTEE Of AT,aagemsHts.- .-(Red, White, and
Blue Ribbon
b Howard, Chas Roe, George Cation,
Geo St. John, Payne.
Floor MdHugeT.-(Red Rosette.1
Howard.
Committee of Reception.
John Sster, Sam Spencer, Jas Ingram,
Geo Suter, Chas r. Orme, Pierc G Venable,
Chas Hawke, Saml Cooper, Andrew Bayne.
Committee on Rsfrsshmen.s
W Pnmphrey, George Suter, Charles Orme
N. B.-Members are requested to meet at the
Truck bouse, on Monday, the 3lst instant, at IL
O'Clock, fully equipped for parade. dec Cost
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REsiOVAL.

TENHE SUBSCRIBER WOULD MOST RE-
Il specdully inform his customers and the A
public generally, that he has removed his
Store from the south 20 the north side Of Pa. Nd
avenue, between Eleventh and Twelfth III.
streets, where he will keep full and well selected
assortment OF the best and latest stvle Of FRENCH
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, VESTINGS, AND
GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS AS
the excellent business stand will enable him TO
do a much larger business. he feels assured that
he can furnish Genlemen's Garments on more
moderateterms than heretofore Having practised
for number OF years in Germany, England and
France he Is confident that he can please all those
who may favor him with call. Feeling CRATE
ful for past fayors lie solicitS continuance OF The
same. u. +. SCHAFER.
nov Il Merchant Tailor.
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IMPOSED AND EXPLAINED By J. IA
IL Green; price 25 cents.
: MORGAN'S MYSTERIES OF FREE MA
SONkl containing all the Degrees OF the Order
conferred In Masters Lodge a. written by Capt
VIM. Morgan price 25 cents
HOME COOK BOOK containing several hun
dred excellent receipts price ~ cents
LAWS OF LOVE: A complete code Of GAL
lanry, containing concise rules FOR the conduct OF
courtship through It's entire progress, Aphor-
isms on love, the courts of love in the nineteenth
century, rules FOR telling the characters and dispo-
sitiOns OF woman; price 25 cents
LADIES' GUIDE TO BEAUTY: containing
practical advice on improving the complexion, the
hair, the hands the form, the teeth, the ewes the
feet, the features so to Insure the highest de-
gree OF perfection, OF which they are susceptible
and also upwards OF one hundred receipts for va.
riOus cosmetics, oils, pOmades; only % cents
ANY OF the above Books can be bought OF the
Agent, ALEX. ADAMSON, Seventh street op-
pOste the Post Office, where be keeps on hand all
the CHEAP PUBLICATIONS, MAGAZINES,
and NEWSPAPERS, BLANK BOOKS, PENS
INK, PAPER, STATIONERY OF ali kinds
CHILDREN'S TOY BOOKS, FRlMMERS,
A &C CARDS, PLAYING and VISITING
CARDS, BALL, &c. nov6-3ms
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MORE NEW GOODS.

TOHN IL. SMOOT, NO. 119 SOUTH SIDE
~ Bridge street, near High, Georgetown, ID. c +,
Winter GOODS, making his assortment very
complete
In his stock will be found first rate assort-
ment Of
Ladies' Dress Goods
Black MOire Antique silks
Moire Antique Cloak and Dress Trimmings
Rich striped and Moire Antique Sash and Bonnet
Ribbons
Swiss and Cambria Bands, Collars and Sleeves
Black and col'd Cloths, for Cloaks
Stella, Brocha and Bay State Shawls
With good assortment Of the best makes Elan.
nels, Blankets, and Dry Goods generally.
My stock being desirable and cheap purchasers
will find IL to their advantage to call before getting
fully supplied. j. H. SMOOT
nov 13-u
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MARBLE W0RK-MARRLE WORK.
FOR SALE

THE SUBSCRIBER HAS ON HAND A
Il variety OF American and Italian MARBLE
MONUMENTS, Of beautiful design and highly
finished workmanship, TO which he invites the
attention OF the public. Persons In want OF Mon
uments, or any other kind Of marble work viii
lind II to their advantage to give him call. The
marble and workmanship is OF the best quality
and Will be sold as low as similar work can be
obtained at the North
Also, on hand, large stock Of highly finished
MARBLE MANTELS, which viii be sold at re-
duced prices.
ALEXANDER RUTHERFORD.
Marble and Brown Stone Yard one door fTnm
I'm street, opposite National Theatre.
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