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ChamberIin's COMMERCIAL College,

Chamberlin's Commercial College,
No 101 Baltimore ST., Baltimore Nd
NHIS Institution presents superior fa-
- cilities to young men desirous of obtaining q
practical business education
The course of study embraces double entry, book
Keeping as practically applied to the management Of
mercantile, bank, manufacturing, and steamboat
books business penmanship and mercantile compu-
tatons familiar lectures on commercial law, upon
the subject Of bills of exchange promissory notes con
tracts, partnerships, &c.
The exercises are all strictly practical being de-
Quoted from actual business transactions, and so
completely combine practice with theory, that stu
DENTS on the completion of the course are in every
respect competent TO conduct, scientific princi-
Piles, any set Of double-entry books. The students
have access OF Commercial Library, procured ex-
pressly for their accommodation.
organizations are held at stated periods and di-
piomhs are awarded TO those found competent to
represent the Institution in a mercantile capacity
Usual length OF time TO complete the whole course
from eight to ten weeks. ast ~ a-TF -
mar N--eoodly
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REFER TO:

~ REFER TO:
Colonel James G. Berret, Postmaster, Washington
City, ID. G. a
Hon John Wilson, ex-Commissioner of the General
Land Office 9@
Hon L. P Waldo, ex-Commissoper of Pensions
Chubb Brothers, Bankers, Washington City
Suter Lea a Co., Bankers, Washington City
All the officers of the Banks in Wheeling, Va
Beebee Co., Bankers, New York
Peters, Spence a Co., Bankers, Lynchhurg, Va.
Paul & Hinton, Bankers Petersburg. Va.
r. II. Maury q Co., Bankers, Richmond, Va.
Cashier Bank of Virginia, Richmond, Va.
Cashier Of Farmers Bank of Virginia, Richmond,
Virginia.
Cashier of NJ and NJ Bank, Parkersburg, Va.
James Robb n Co, Bankers, New Orleans.
President of the Exchange Bank, Pittsburg, Penn
sylvana. " aa
J. w. Clarke a Co., Bankers Boston.
w. NJ. 4 J. G. Martin. Bankers Charleston, South
Carolina
Shingler Brothers, Bankers, Charleston, South
Carolina.
P.&A. Vinton, Bankers, New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Johnston Brothers 4 Co.. Bankers Baltimore
Josiah Lee 4 Co, Bankers, Baltimore
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POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE,
Ofthe State of Pennsylvania,

West Penn Square, Philadelphia.
4 1lkGANlZED on the plan of the Industrial Col
" leges of Continental Europe. and the only
College IN the Union in which gentlemen graduate
in the industrial professions
Third year, commencing Monday, September IL,
1856.
FACULTY.
Mathematics and Engineering, Prof s. H. PEABODY.
General and Applied Chemistry, A. L. KENNEDY.
Mechanics and Machinery, H. H. BouoHER.
Geology, Mfneralogy a Mining w s. RowsoN.
Architectural and Typographical
Drawing J. KERN.
Modern Languages, V.DsAsARrLLI.
For catalogues and further information, apply to
A. l.. KENNEDY, M. o.,
aug 16--2awW&S President az IA entity
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About five years ago, obtained from Mr.. Tobias.
in Washington pair of Glasses for the Spectacles
which used, and found them of great assistance to
my decaying vision; and my opinion of him is, that
not too far gone to be benefited by such aid
j. +. MAY.
See, for more testimonials the Evening Star.
Aug 15-1y
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THE AMERICAN JOURNAL,
su bItshed nv r. Edwin Young ~ Co

RooxvrILE, MosreoNRRY Cousrr, MaRyLaSD, te
HASA large and colstantly-increasing circula-
ton and for that reason, furnishes desira.
BILE medium of advertising 10 merchants and others
Of the District Cities who wish TO secure portion Of
the ext nsive trade OF this rapidly improving and en-
terprising county Terms very moderate.
Jan 2-3m
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TO ALL THAT VALUE THEIR sICHT

lnIuUlClOuBI
selected to his superior Spectaces and Glasses care
luly ground by himself to true spherical accuracy
anu brilliant transparency, suited precisely and ben
eoally TO the wearer according TO the concayty o,
cenyexity OF the eye. Very numerous are the i'll
effects caused to the precious organs of sight from
the commencement OF using glasses in not being pre-
clsely suited, by the use Of optometer; and the
focal disease of the eyes, and such glasses that are
absolutely required win be furnished with precision
and satisfaction.
j. 7. acknowledges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtained and further solicits the pat
ronage Of those that have not yet avalcd themseyet
of his aid : :
Persons that cannot conveniently call. by sendino
the glasses in use, and stating how many inches they
can read this print with their spectacles can be sup
Piled with such that will improve their sight
Circulars TO be had gratis, at his office, No. 5l2
Seventh street, three doors from Odd Fellows Hall
up stairs.
Innumerable testimonials to be seen. and refer
ences gwen TO many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from his glasses.
Copy of q testimonial which appeared in the Daily
American Organ, May 81, 1866, from Judge " Ellis
(late editor:) lin
Having suffered for many years past with weak
ness OF the eyes, and that defect of vision which re-
suits from too constant and intense use of these
sensitive organs, were led to make trial of To
bass new and improved discovery for the eyes, whose
name heads this article. We saw them recommend
Cd by sundry gentlemen Of Virginia, whom we know
and therefore had less hesitation in making the ex
pertinent We are more than pleased with the arti
Gle. We read with less fatigue with these lens than
any we had ever tried before; and we see more dis
lnctly with them. Without meaning to disparage the
claims OF Others, who have made improvements in
Spectacle Lens, we deem it but just to make the
above statement. Mr.. Tobias resides on Seventh
tbo T,,taI
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WILMINGTON, N o., June 16, 1854.
To persons who have have had the sight Of their
eyes so impaired as to require the use Of GLASSES,
would recommend Mr. John Tobias as suitable per
require, as he has suited me with pair of pectacles
for far and near sight MY sight has been impaired
very much by service of years in the Post Office
department, which berth required me to be ON duty
from Al o'clock at night till after day, during which
time / used but one light.
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w. A. WALKER.
BROOKLYN ORrHorARDro Issrrrurros.

After most careful examination of Mr. j. Tobias's
Glasses, am enabled to testify that their hardness
clearness, polishing and exact optical shape, render
them particularly recommendable to those whose
merely optical impairment of the eyes are in want Of
such auxaries. consider, moreover Mr. Tobias
fully qualified to determine the focus of the eye both
by his optical knowledge and experience, and by
mea ms Of his optometer In addition can further
state that Mr.. Tobias has supplied some of my pa
tients with Glasses to their and my satisfaction
.. III LOUIS BAUER, M d., III
Physician and Surgeon Berlin Member Of the Royal
College of Surgeons, England Member of the Med
ical Society of London and of the Pathological So
caety Of New York; late Surgeon of the Royal Or
thopedic Institution of Manchester England and
Surgeon of the B. 0. Institution. "
NORFOLK, VA, July 27, 1854.
In the experience of even two years, have found
great difficulty in obtaining Spectacles that were ex
actly adapted to the weakness of my sight This in
convenience MIR. Tobias seems to have e'removed for
the present by the substitution for me of better and
more suitable Glasses. They clear chrystal-like
and comfortable to my eyes. Iwould commend him
to those who, from age or other nfrmity require
artificial aid in this way. j. j. SIMKINS, M. ID. Il
SIR: The pair of Spectacles you furnished me yes
terday are particularly satisfactory to me- They are
very decidedly the best possess and am the owner
OF eight or nine pairs carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended to me on
account Of their professional standing France Eng
land and the United States. have been also pleased
with your remarks and directions on the treatment
wing the sight.
Respectfully yours, CHS. CALDWELL.
Professor ~ NJ ~ "
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WASHINGTON, August 8, 1855.
Having been for years under the necessity of hay-
ing two sets OF glassesone for use in the daylight
and one for lamplght-I procured one set from Mr.
Tobias, which answered both purposes have used
his for several months, and fnd them excellent
EDWARD STUBBS,
s.- OF Department of State
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The Hagerstown (Md.) Herald says:
!" Pierce is the great embodiment of the Lss,
and Buchanan the nucleus around which the Outs
are gathering. The line of demarcation between
the offce-holders and officeseekers Of the party il
thus plainly and broadly drawn, and until the Gin
cinnati Convention meets and determines the issue
there will be no peace in the family"
Emphatically so, and the Sag NIGHTS "outs" arc
very hungry creatures, even more rapacious thar
the "ins," and they are hard to beat.
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LYNCHBURG,' November Z, 1854. e
From an examination of Mr. Tobass Glasses. and
from his observations and remarks ain convinced
that he is a skilful optican. ~
81" -t ]. j. BLACKBOARD, M. d.
PETERSBURG, October 81, 1854
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PIERCE ON THE MIssoURI ConPRonIsE--The
New York News lizard SHELF think that
Those Pierce men who have recently been as-
sailing Mr.. Buchanan on the ground that he favor
ed the Missouri line in his celebrated Berks letter
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pALTIMORE Lock Hospital, has dis
NJ covered the most certain, speedy and efectual
remedy in the world for
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Take Particular Notice.

DIR. j., addresses all those who have injured them
selves by improper indulgences and solitary habits
which ruin both body and mind, uniting them fo
either business, marriage, or society.
These are some of the sad and melancholy effect
produced by early habits of youths, viz:
Weakness Of the Back and Limbs Pains in th,
Head, Dimness of Sight, Loss of Muscular Power
Palpitation Of the Heart Dyspepsia, Nervous rrita
bility, Derangement Of the digestive Functions
General Debility, Symptoms Of Consumption, &c.
Daily American organ., 1856-02-23

PROGRESS OF CATHoLIoITY IN THE U. STATES
The Pilot publishes an extract Of letter written
by the late Cardinal Cheverus, nearly forty years
ago, when he was Bishop of Boston, from which
we quote the following item:
"The small number Of Catholics in the Diocese
of Boston, not much above 1000, 1900 of them
in Boston, (now, in 1856, 10000 y and only two
priests besides myself, must be a sufficient reason
to permit me to remain Bishop of BOSTON"
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JUDGE EDMoNDs JOINING THE RSpUBLcASs.-
The Evening Post publishes letter from ex-Judgc
John w. Edmonds to Platt Potter, Esq, of Sche-
nectady, in which Mr.. Edmonds renounces the DEM
ocratic party in which he has long served and en-
braces the Republican organization and fortunes,
in the full belief that from the latter will yet flow
union, safety, and freedom to the whole country
~ Y. Courier.
We suppose this is the latest spiritual revela-
tion received by the Judge from the " third circle
An insane Judge preaching "union, safety and
freedom" What mockery.
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Member Of the Royal College of Surgeons, London,
graduate from one OF the most eminent Colleges OF
the United States, and the greater part of whose life
has been spent in the hospitals ofLondon Paris Pha-
depha and elsewhere, has effected some of the most
astonishing cures that were known many trou-
bled with ringing in the head and ears when asleep
great nervousness, being alarmed at sudden sounds
bashfulness with frequent blushing attended some
times with arrangement of mind, were cured imme-
diatelv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-04-15

By BARNARD & BUCKLEY; GEORGETOWN
I ARGE STOCK OF NEW ANDFASa
Il ionabIe Boots and Shoes, Hats, Caps,
Tools, Lasts, Boot Trees, Cases, Trunks,
Store Fixtures, &c., at Auctien.-On WE'D
NESDAf, the 18th inst. at 10 O'Clock a. m, we
will sell, at the Shoe Store on Bridge ST., south
side, between High and Congress streets, the en-
tire stock, as
Ladies' black, brown and cold Lasting 6aiters
Do Morocco and Kid Slippers
Do heeled Caters, Buskins
Do Calf Boots, Walking Shoes, &c.
Misses and children's Boots and Shoes
Mems fine French Calf Boots these are the best
quality, being home made.
Youths and Boys Shoes and Boots
Coarse Shoes and Boots for men and servants
Felt Hats, Caps, good assortment
Trunks, Boxes, Cases ard Fixtures
Also, the entire stock Of Tools
Lasts, Trees, Benches, &c.
Sale positive, as the present occupant is abo ut
to change his business
Terms liberal and at sale.
The attention Of the trade is invited, as the
stock is large and Of the very best and most fash
ionable kind. OVERTON G. WARNER
ap 10-d BARNARD & BUCKLEY, Auct'rs.
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GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE

GKoReRTowS, April Is, 1855.
We understand that the manner In which
the work has been conducted upon the Wash
ington aqueduct, under the direction of Capt
Meigs and the progress which has been made.
gave universal satisfaction to those members
of Congress who made an excursion to the
premises on Saturday last. Even some who
have heretofore been rather Indifferent in re-
gard to this great and important Improvement.
give it as their opinion, after having SURVEYED
the progress which has already been made
that 1t ought not to be retarded single day
in consequence of a want of means TO push Il
forward. The excursion was made on board
the beautiful and popular canal packet M
c. Meigs, of the Messrs. Ritter's line w
ID. Ritter, Esq, accompanied the party, and
gained for himself no small amount of praise
tor his accommodating department and zeal
Gus efforts to render the excursion one of real
pleasure to his honorable guests. Mr. 6au-
tier, of your city, served up the refreshmeut.
In his own peculiar style-not to be beat
The Al. c. Meigs is constantly in readiness
points
The leak at the Seneca lock, which causss
suspension Of navigation upon our canal.
having been repaired, business begins 70 vear
| again quite a lively and cheerful asnect
The quantities of -four, grain, wood, &C., now
arriving, are very considerable. Friend Shoe
maker, and his efficient deputy W. III. Cla-
oaugh, inspected yesterday about 5, 600 bbls.
OF the hrst named article, all of which ar
rived the previous two days Several boats
from Cumberland, with coal, have also az
| rived Business along our river wharves also
looks quite encouraging
though the author Of the scurrillous and
| vulgar communication which was sent tn our
city councils on last Friday night NAV vet he
| RAINING at large and mingling among re,nec-
| table people, the fact Of his having forged the
signature Of one Of our most respectable citi.
zsns to said communication, proves copclusives
ly that he ought to be in the keeping of the
General Government. We would suggest th At
the gentleman into whose hands the letter was
placed for presentation, make some effort 70
trace 1t to the real author, that be NAV hs
placed before the community in his proper
nSnt, or pointed out to some Of the Washing
ton officers.
Fishtown is in full blast The supply Is
| fully equal to the demand. Shsd are selling
at sSaslO per hundred, and herrings Ssas7
The -four market this morning is rather
dull holders are holding on, and buyers are
holding on. to see the effects Of the foreign
news on the Northern markets; held AZ Sc Is
as7, as in quality. Wheat, 81 5Oasl IS for
red and white The sales Of corn during the
last day or two have been quite heavy. being
from 5000 to 10000 bushels, at soc. for white
anu yellow. Oats S6c., struck measure.
SPECTATOR
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BY JAS. Z. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
GRAND SALE OF MARBLE STATUA.
~ ~, Ornamental vassami, and objects
Of Fine Arts, the Importation Of Signsr We
ING the 18th instant at 10 o'clock, at the Saloon
over Farnham's Bookstore, corner Pennsylvania
avenue and 18th STREET, shall sell large invoice
OF beautiful works Of art just received by S!gnors
Veto Vite & Sons, from Italy.
The assor ment will contain classical copies Of
all the ancient original Vases to be found in the
studios In Europe. Among them are
Superbiy carved Hebe Vases, Etrurian Urns
Agate Baccante Vases
Pure white Grecian Vases
Baccante Tazzas, for Cards, &c.
Among the Marble statuary will be found
One finely carved life-size Bust Of Daniel Web
ster, In Carrara marble, the finest grain that
the quarries of Italy produce
Also, a sup erb bust Of the Emperor Nicholas
One beautiful Madonna Of Teneranni, by the
well known artist, Sig. Bachiani
One beautiful group Of Baochus and Ariadne
One group, the Shephsrdess
One superb group, Divine Instruction.
The assortment also contains rare and beautiful
specimens OF Pdrian China, viz:
The Finding Of Moses, The Return Of the Prod
igal, the Gentle Shepherdess, Tragedy and
Comedy, &C, all Of which are mounted on
marble pedestals
One superb new style Landscape Tea Service, tie
first OF the pattern imported
Beautifully decorated Tea Sets, Chocolate Cups,
Elegant Grecian Pedestals for vases or Busts
Pair OF superb Amphora Va es, copies from the
originals In the Pitte Palace.
Rich Bohemian Glass Vases, Perfume Bottles
Card Receivers, and Jewel Ba, kets
Terms cash.
The saloon will be open and the good. on exhi-
bition on the day and evening Of the 18th.
ap Id JAS. c. MCGUIRE, Auct
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NEW FIRM
AND NEW ARRANGEMENTS

AND NEW ARRANGEMENTS
THE UNDERSIGNED, 4. POTENTINI &
l. 3. ZITELL, having formed a copartne-ship
for the purpose Of carrying on the CONFEC-
TIONERl and RESTAURANT business ar
279 Pennsylvania avenue, under the style Of
POTENTINI & ZITELL,
beg leave to call the attention OF the patrons Of the
old firm and the public generally to the increased
facilities which they now offer for supplying
WEDDING, BALL and SUPPER PARTIES,
at the shortest possible notice. with all the deli
cacies both in and out Of season.
Rooms furnished for BREAKFAST, DINNER
and SUPPER, for private parties, at all times.
We have also connected with our establishment
fine SALOON fitted up expressly for the ladies,
where they can be furnished with GAME and
OYSTERS Of all kinds, erved up In every style,
at the shortest notice. Ladies favoring us with a
call can always be furnished with every delicacy
that the appetite desires.
Ladies and gentlemen can hsve their MEALS
sent to them al their private rooms by leaving or
ders
We will also pay particular attention TO the
manufacturing OF plain and ornamental CON-
FECTlONERY In all their branches and will
always keep on hand aselect assortment OF French
CONNECTIONS, BON BONS. PRESERVES
&c POTENTINI & ZITELL,
27ss. s. Pa. av., between 10th and 18th sts
ap l2-2m (Intd Organ)
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New York Markets

New YORK, April I5.-Flour has declined.
sales of $500 bbls; common to good State
% s7aso Is; common to low grades of extra
Ohio s6aS6 43;; mixed to standard Southern
So.sltaS7 37.; fancy TO extra Southern 81. SO
ass SO.
Wheat is firm; sales 1900 bushels; South
ern white 81 81. Corn is firm; sales q, 900
bushels; Southern mixed &c.
PORK is improving; sales of 500 bbls mess AZ
sio e's Beef is dropping; sales Of $50 bbls
Chicago repacked at Sl2.37.aSl3. Lard Is
firm; sales of 400 bbls. at loo.
Whisky has declined; sales Of 1000 bbls Ohio
Csc
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Will subdue the pain and Inflammation
burns or scads In from one to twenty that It
viii heal the wounds without and eecuay Fever
Sores-Pes-Sslt Rheum-In atory st,sm-Sore
and lnhamed Eyes-Cuts- wounds-Bruises-Od and In
veterste SoresScad HeadCorns and Bunons-Eryspelas
-Sprsns-Sw Chblains-Bite
swelled and Broken BreastSore Nppes-Eruptions-a
all other inhsmmatory and the
parts affected can be reached.
be incredulous the many diseases named to be
cured by only hiBgbut reflect posi-
tive properties which the Daley Ssve alone contains and
heretofore enumsratedone alone the
aforementioned diseases but many ratsd
Each box OF GENUINE DALLYs PAIN EXTRACTOR has upon
Steel Plate Engraved Label with the Of c. V.
CLICKENER CO., proprietors and HENRY DALEY,
manufacturer All othere counterfeit Price IS
per box.
sS All orders should be addressed to " ickener Co..
81 Barclay street. New York
G0For sale by CHAS STOTT MARIN A PALMER and
Druggists generally. aps-eo6m
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NEW SPRING GOODS FOR GENTIE,

- steer, MERCHANT TAILOR No sss
Seventh street, between and r has -.
received his new Spring Goods and has
now the pleasure TO announce TO his custo- NJ
mers and the public that his stock is yerv-h
invited TO call early, with the assurance fbst tie
most elegant and desirable goods will be shown
them The stock embraces, as usual, new and
elegant Furnishing Goods for gentlemen.
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Il hundred acres, about one half Of ii cleared
improved by good, new two STORY frame dwell
ling House, &c. The land lies within sight Of
the Leesburg turnpike road, three and half miles
Bridge, in Fairfax county, virginia; is watered
by an unfailing stream, in a very healthy and
pleasant neightoIhood. Title perfect, and
chance for decided bargain Inquire Of J. F.
BROWN, War Department. ep 12-eo3t
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WATCHES

MI w. GAIT BRO. OFFERS CON-
W. stantly a complete assortment Of superior
Watches. They cali particular attention to those
made by
T. F Cooper, F. b. Adams & Sons, David
Taylor, Dixon, Craig, and others, London.
Johnson, Blundell co Liverpool.
Jules Jurgenson, Copenhagen.
Also, Vacheron q Constantine's celebrated &C.
neva Watches, which, from their size and style.
are peculiarly suited for ladies.
The above, with those by every other maker.
are offered at the lowest rates
M. w. GAIT Il BRO Jewellers
ap 2-du 3A Pa av. bet 9th and I(tR sts
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NAVY YARD,
Washington, April II, 1856

EDITOR OF THE "SrAR" The enclosed
letter was received by me late last evening;
so you see 1 have but q short time to remain
in Washington. As it is written with red
inl:-a sanguinary color-I presume there will
be no respite given by the g Sons of Liberty "
would be pleased to have the precious epistle
published, strictly adhering to the gramma ar
and photography used by Liberty's Sons
hoping it may be qualification to them to
see their model composition in print. l have
not the least idea who Sons Of Liberty" are,
but presume 1t must be some one who wants
the greatest amount of pay for the least num-
Der Of hours iOafng. Respectfully yours,
A. LEONARD.
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ANDREW LEONARD.

Sir you have acted unbecoming amy man
To be with Civillidzed People Your actions
Have Been moro leike a Savage or we May
Say Brute for the name of Savage is an
honour TO Tyrant and as Such you have
Proved youself, to be Your Course, in Re-
moving americans that Have had the Misfor-
tune to Be under you in the navy Yard Have
Render You So obnoxious, We the american
people of Washington have Come to the Con-
clusion and are Determined that no Tyrant or
Tyrants, will we Subgect ourselve to, We
would not Suffer an american to Do it And
you may expst that we will not Suffer no for
eigner, and Such you are Tyrant q foreigner
and Transport at that, and you are hereby
notified to leave Washington in 4S hours after
you Receive this, if you Do not Leave in the
time Specified, you may Expect to abide By
the Consequences, be what they May.
1t THI Sons OF LIBERTY.