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Daily American organ., 1856-03-12

Ia REsouSclNe SPIRIrUALIsM.--J. r. Whitney, the
editor of the New York Pathfinder, who has been
leading Spiritaalst, renouncee The doctrine. The
fol owing is an extract from his article ~
Seeing as we have the gradual progress It makes
with IT'S believers particularly its mediums-from
life Of morality to that Of senualty and immoral-
ty, gradosily and cautiously undermining the foun-
Tain OF good pfindpses, We look with amazeuent
to the radical changes which a few months bring
about IN individuals, for its tendencies are to ap
prove and endorse each individual act and chsrac.
ter, however good or bad thoee acts NAV be.
We desire 70 send fcrthour warning voice. and
Tour humble position as the head az public iour.
pal,four known advocacy Of Spiritualisn. our or
perience and the conspicuous part We have played
: among its believers, the honesty and sarlsesness
with which we have defended The subject. win
weigh anything in our favor We dsslre that our
opinion may he received, and those Who are NOV
Ink passisely downl the rushing rapids TO sestruc-
ton should pause ere II be too late and save them
selves from the blasting influence which these
manifestations are causing NSia 81
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k(1l1 ACRES OF LAND rom SAIL

hHnH ACRES OF LAND FOR SALE.
OOO This tract binds about three-uuarters 81
mile ON the raiirosd, snd about midway between
wood and timber, the balance in clearing well fenced
and a small cabin ON the place. a8f 'Ds1 ~ .
This tract will be divided te ,it purchaser Terms
VIII be made easy. Any one desirous Of purchasing
VIII call upon the sabscriber, No. 64s Pennsylvania
avenue between First and Second streets west Wash
ington city. ir. ~ H.N. GILBERT. = =.
le N--eou n s.+ : .sr. 81 ~ Land Agent
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.asl- TWO HOUSES FOR SALE, I
On Massachasetts Avenue, between Foprta
and Fffth Streets West. !.

'ess "aV'r loSscr tot S"tc huofuS MI cAceteHt
chance for good Investment, or a most con-
venicnt residence. These Houses are new and con-
tain eight good rooms, with good cellsr water and
gas IN all the rooms, and bathroom cistern Of
5000 gallons OF water in the yard, aud pump in the
kitchen. t,,s,s89 - tFs ett sYif'sa IS tRa'Bss II
For further particulars and ternss, ssdress NJ r..
IiW Post Oitce. HganaW sfl ~ ~ feb 25-- ~
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VSHE THEOLOGY OF TNyENTIONs :

VSHE THEOLOGY OF INVENTIONS; |;
or, Manifestations of Deity in the Works of
Art, by Rev. John Bakey. rs cents VS. i571 -
The Ocean, BY p. H. Gossee. Beautifully Illus
rated with over hfty cngavings ON Wood. 81.
The Way of Salvation. Illustrated in a series of
discourses, by Albert Barnes. 81 7N t - i
Practical sermons, by Albert Barnes New edition
Home Service; = Manual intended for those who
are occasionally hindered from attending the House
o. SOD, Win Sermons and Hymns, BY Rev VIM. B
!. Annual Of Scientific Discover or Year Rool NJ
Facts for 1856 81 25 - 30 - -
Arthur In america, being Sketch Of his Life, with
tne addresses delivered in New York SIS cents ~
,ua 400 GRAY n BALANTYNE,
mar o--,ot ,..f-..... 4ge Seventh street
Daily American organ., 1856-03-12
! Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, March l2,-Four = improving -
Sales of Howard Street at 81 81 l-g, and City Mills
at 81 l8 3-4.
Wheat Is in better demand. Whites, al 10 a
81 80; reds, 81 62 a 81 So. a5a 1 s
Corn has declined l to 2cts.a Prices are nominal
Provisions arc generally unchanged egt ,sf
Mess Pork sold for SIC ~ l-2 bulk shoulders,k7
cents; sides, cts. hams, 9 cents 9lilt aa u
Bacon--Shoulders firm ut cents sides. Q IA
cents; hams, III 4 ID 10 cents. rJ s1l'a q.
Lard-Western, In bbls, 10 IA cents ; in kegs,
10 S-4 cts. lAt Nfstet -,
Whiskey is firms Sales Of city and Pennsylva-
mia, q ~ l-2 cents; Ohio, 2S cents 49, N,
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ETHEREAL OIL OR BURNING; FLUID
MANUFACTORY.
NNHE attention of dealers is called TO the
- fact that my facilities are such that cnn sup
ply them with Ethereal Oil at as low price and on
as good terms as any house in Baltimore or elsewhere
The quality Of my oil is surpassed by none ~
Alcohol Camphcne, TurPentne, wholesale or retail.
at the very lowest prices. 371- I'll -
J. n. McGREGOR,
mnr 3--2aw1m No. 534 Seventh street
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~ WILMINGTON, N. O., juno l6, 1854
To persons who'have have had the sight of their
eyes 80 impaired as 10 require the use OF Giasses
would recommend Mr.. John Tobias as suitable per
son from whom To obtain such Glasses as they NAV
require he has suited with pair of Speotaces
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 IL o'clock at night till after day during which
time / used but one light. 4 fssHe sf3 'ta
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Ne,o York MarI:sts.

/ New YORK, March l2.--Flour is dropping Sales
Of 1000 bbls Straight State, ~ Is 3-i good
Ohio, % IL; Southern, Is 81 liza 80 s25. i
There is nothing doing in Wheat, and prices
are nominal. - r.igess,,- ~. ygss,ssssF ,,s.s's
sI Corn is higher. Sales of 80, 600 bushels West.
ern mixed 50 cents.g.a ugBasg- ssgila8fps k9
Pork is dropping Sales Of 400 barrels. Mess
$l675. Paf e3a5A 0'
Beef is dropping Sales Of 200 bbls. Chicago
repacked at $l3 so. 81 n. N ~. ~
Lard is frmer. Sales Of 400 bbls at 10 I.2 cts.
sWhiskeyis firm. Sales of 5obbls Ohio at so l-2
cents. l8dJ t&s3l xsd4 ~ Jd3}8 te GQALn a
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TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.

n a GENTLEMAN accustomed 10 CORES.
- pondence wishes employment to copy or direc
letters and documents, or otherwise assist in snch
matters. - - ~
Inc same gentleman has several fine Rooms for
rent, fronting on Pennsylvania avenue. at No. 8ag
well Furnished. They are onvenent TO Dexter,s
Hotel, where meals may be procured.
address EaO. at American Organ Office
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NEW CONFECTIONERY NO. 3O4. 4
HAVE just received a fine lot Of French
II Candies. viz: NJ 80 $40 ,,s .I. 8
Soft Gum Drops, best quality Ii
n. Port Wine Drops ~ ,a v,r

- Ch0mpAGne, do .. 80
Brandy, sT DO 9BaT ATTU3
qaY Whskey G do ,EDSEJM 10 EGW
i1gy Crean Charlotte Drops ay 8Yn8aa &&
Il Fig Pssto, Chrystlised Fig Paste ea q
Date Paste and Cream Dates something new and
ryga extra nice lss4 NJ SsaiRf44ts6 1i ftH n
! d Alsc, . variety Of Cakes, fresh every day !,
Ice Cream, Roman Punch, Charlottes, Jellies all
All the above are the best quality, and made Of tho
best material, TO which invite the public to call
and we will try and give satisfaction. = t
Also, the original Boston Cresm Cakes, French
Cream Cakes, &c. qg flYf+at, 5ribsW aa t,E
Don't mistake the place. at stg1
u. III. RIDENOUR & cos,
~ Ah8~2&A No. 304, Pennsylvania avenue, /,
4 mar 8--Gt0O m e Between Ninth nd T~uth ats
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TO The LADIES OF WARRINGTON.
1DWIFERY.--Mrs. BANGS. Profess
1IA sonal Medium, would respectfully inform her
friends and tho public, that she has removed from
her late rsssdence to Twelfth, between and Streets
next door to John d. Clarks Police Ofice. she here
by ende.a her thanks to har friends and customers
TOR the liberal patronage bestowed upon her, and
hopes, by her attsntion aud assduy to business TO
merit continuance Of public patronage. " Z
I Refsrs to Dr. Hogan and Dr. Fairfsx. Alexandra.
ian 24--lv , -'-1r -
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W. A. WALKER.
BRookLYs OnrHorAsDIc IssrIrur1os.

z ,es}eaiss a April 1854.
Z After most careful examination of Mr.. j. Tobias's
Glasses, am enabled to testify that their hardness
clearness polishing, and exact optical shape render
merely optical impairment of the eyes are in want OF
such auxiliaries. / 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
tents with Glasses, TO their and my satisfaction
LOUIS BAUER, NJ. D., aai4l
Physician and Surgeon, Berlin Member Of the Royal
ica Society Of Londou, and Of the Pathological So
cicty of New York; late Surgeon of the Royal Or
thop@dic Institution of Manchester England, ard
Surgeon Of the B. o. Institution a .sl0'#
Daily American organ., 1856-03-12

Nco Hampshire Election,
I CoscoRD, March l2.--Returns from lSs towns
have been received. Wells has net gain of $500
over the Democratic vosc Of last year, when Bak.
er lacked l0,4O0 Of aii election. ,s.s 81,
There is evidently no choice by the .peopls. ~
The House is strongly opposition the Demo-
Gratis claim majority in the Senate. ss fs
Daily American organ., 1856-03-12
I A FEW FACTS FOR THE PEOPLE.
III o. HOOD, 4l8, ,PennsyIvania ave-
\ =, TAKE NOTlCE.

sssetnf Isl TAKE NOTICE Att
n LII who wish 90 keep warm, and tsSr
"A care of their bealth viii do well TO call ss
Lanes, who has full stock Of warm undershiris
and Drswerx Socks. Cloves, Muffiers, Robes, and
Shawls. and will cell them cheap for cash at
fNDJhY#U kHut LANES "a
Gents Furnishing Store,
jan p 22t, Pennsylvania avenue
Daily American organ., 1856-03-12

AnlETV Fagaa FISH STANDS. - 8aa isEo
NNHE Fish stands In the several Market
houses will be sold in pursuance ofiaw on the
following days viz =: .4e@
la the Centre Market on March 27
In the Eastern Market, on March gS ~
In the Northern Market March Is. 4
ln.the Western Market on March o.,
All those stands in the several Markets no, tai en-
and paid for by the present occupants previous the
above dates will be sold 70 the highest bidder the
respective dates named. ~ - ,9s,.,'.- i \
Ny order Of the Mayor mar 7-eotd
Daily American organ., 1856-03-12

NeD Hdptp8ntrs Etectton- II
CoNcoRp, n. H., March 1.-THE general cleo
ton Of this State for Governor and other officers
: was held to-day. The raturns far come forward
slowly. ,Tes henp iiiw a
'q4 Tho vote of Concord for Governor stands -
Metcaf, American, 1,lfs; Wells, Democrat, s16 ;
Goodwin, Whig. 60.
Nashua gives Metcalf, American, 874 Wells
623; Goodwin, whig l8l. The oppositioa have so
far lost 2T4 and gained u.s. 7ih 81 so
The vote for Governor last year stood thus &c
Metcah, American, 32,769; Baker, DEM. 27, ,Os5:
Bell, whig, s,4ss; Fowler, ind, l.23791
SPECIAL DrsPArCH. ~ ~ -
j coscosD, N, n. March u.--Returns from
thirteen towns show American msjorities in nearly
3 every instance Concord elects all American rep
resentatives Metcalf the know nothing candid ate
I for Governor is ahead IN Manchester and Nashua.
w Ns SECOND DfsrArcH 79
CONCORD, N. H., March IL, p. M.-Thc Patriot
this town has returns from thirty towns, show
7, ing net gain of twenty-f hundred for Wells
(Democrat) for Governor over last years vote -
also a gain Of twenty-five Democratic representa-
y tires. ft VIr bW d sts ot e9a Gl1Q 181lo 50 Il
Daily American organ., 1856-03-12

s4.sa e5a1 WAsHINGrox August 8, 1855
Having been for years under the necessity Of hav-
ing two sets Of glassesone for use in the daylight
and one for lamplight-I procured one set from Mr.
Tobias, which answered both purposes. I have used
his for several months, and find them excellent.
- 49, -,E.e.. EDWARD STUBBS.
as @1u Of Department of State.
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N. w. EBMONsTON, sJv., Attorney "a
- Law Of6cs ON Gay street between High and
Congress- streets, GeorgstOwn d. o. feb SS---dly
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For sale, wholesale by druggists in all the princi.
pal cities and at retail by apohscarss and sorekeep
ers IN every town in the United States and Canada
and by GRAY 4 BALLANTYNE and JOHN n
MORTIMER, Wnahingtnn ID. O. feb 15-arnd
Daily American organ., 1856-03-12
TELEGRAPHIO NEWS.
3 FROM t7HS -4S6OCLATED PRESS.
- BY ras HOUSE PRiNrINc rurosApu

drrivci Of The Arabis-O Ons Week Later IRON,
~s.e.,,f -ssqI Europe. r
HALIs.is, March i2.--Tbe royal mail steamship
Arabia arrived at this port last night, With Liver
pool dates Of the lst instsnt Her adyices are
consequently one week later than those by the
Africa at New York. A
The Hermann sailed irom Southaspton for New
York on the 9th uit. sAahrGaa 40
The Quaker City had not arrived out at the date
fthc Arabia's departure
/ AquanGv Of cabin wreck Was seen ON the 7th
February IN latitude 40 deg se min, lon AZ deg.
40 MN, not supposed to belong to the Pacific.
The Peace Conference was progressing favorably.
Cotton was unchanged and steady, The weeks
sales were 6Sy000 bales. sE3HTO0A Ha
Breadstuifs had considerably declined ~ NJ NJ
Consols closed ut 9lI-sa9II.4 American
stocks were quiet at unchanged rates 1nss . 81
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TO ALL THATvALBE THEIR sight
.MMES e Oall Che attention ot all tha,

"A14E&t 70 call the attention Of ali that
~ spaet wlh detective sight caused BY age,
seectsd 70 bis superior Specaces and 0lassss care
fally ground By himself 70 true spherical accuracy
ana brilliant transparency, suited precisely and ben
encaA 70 the wesrer, according 70 the conoavity
effects caused to tbs precious organs Of sigIs from
the commsneement OF using glasses in not being pre-
cisely suited, by the use Of An optomstsr and the
pracuce OF many years enables him to messurs the
absolutely required viii b furnished with precision
and satigfA0i0p~ - s l4,.l.-.,5s
j. r, acknOwlsdges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtained. and further solicits he pat
ropege e those thai have not yet av2ed themselves
Persops that cannot conveniently call, by sending
the glasses in and stating how many inches they
can read this print With their spectsccs can be sup
Circulars ~ be had gratis, at his oface, No. 5la,
seventh street thrss doors from 0dd-Fellows' Hall
Innumsrable testimonials to be sesn and refer
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from his glasses. Il
Copy Of testimonial which appeared in the Daily
American Organ, May 81, 1856, from Judge " Ellis,
(late editor } vtgssg hgfs safFa ss3a' MI 4
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, we we're led to make trial of To-
new and improved dsc0very for the eyes, whose
name beads this article. uWessy them recommend
ed BY sundry gentlemen Of Virginia, whom we know,
and therefore hsd 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 see more dis
claims of others, who have made Improvements in
Spectacle Lens, we deem il but lust TO make the
above statement. Mr.. Tobias resides ON Seventh
street. opposite the National Inelligencsr Office
Daily American organ., 1856-03-12

CIV LYNCHBURa November Z, 1854 N
!, From an examination Of Mr.. Tobias's Glasses and
from his observations and remarks, am convinced
that he is skilful optician. - N ~, 3.
..,<, ~, NM. -,'s ! 49, j.. J.. BLACKBOARD, M. d.
6.sY @s-sfae PErERsBuRG, October 81, 1884.
About i've years ago, I obtained from Mr. Tobias,
in Washington, pair of Glasses for the SpectacIes
which used and found them Of great assistance to
my decaying vision; and my opinion Of him ID, that
not too far gone 70 be benefited by such aid a
saftu ssga lal,rs3 J. r. MAY
b Bee, for more testimonials, the Evening Star. s.
Aug 15--1y .eal 49,. vs. 1'tT f. t.t
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HlGr0&3xi39O PKRsONs POssEsV-
Inc n.g4yseype: Of shsent or deOsassd
lsnds.-by h3p invention and improvement In
the PAo4pGpnhis IA, any pasusrrsotype may bs
maguiAsd 6 otbdusts life ssse and finished in pas
tell oh eolprs, without losing the likeness in the
huFsts Gsl5 No 4s4. Fsunsy syivsaia avsnne. where
they ars made st : very moderate price, and at =
short notioe They are also made from lifb
Daily American organ., 1856-03-12

Great Inducements for you to Call and Ace.
NHE undersigned gives notice to his friends and
- i the public that he has Just receiy ed bis stoels
o. Fan and Winter Goods comprising all the latest
styles and oolors of Cloth Cassimere and Vestings
which goods will be made up 10 order in the ,nes,
e.eRAnt manner, as he has Of the best workrne
u the United States at work for him Bainp aren,
ior bcott the reporter Of fashions, you may rey upon
getting the most fashionable clothing
a III yaagsl READY-MADE. CLOTHING
Of his own make such as Over Garments ftocE drass
ana business Coats, Pants, and Vests from medium
70 very superior quality. m sot
Al the above Goods will be sold at very low prices
Tor instance, whole suit Goat Pants, and Vest i,r
the small sum Of SIS.
4 Overcoas, beautiful style. from 40 10 900
u Iants, I'D do n do do 10 10
B Vests, do do do 50 TO 10
- He respectfully solicits call from all in want ~
ss II FURNISHING GOODS.
sSn sS;sf sn,rs Drawers Collars, Stocks. Handker
ia s9 srsi8e9 r. w. BROWNING.
L sl3 .iHa Under United States Hotel
Between Sd and ~ streets, Penn. avenue,
J. MIDDLETON, Dealer in Ice.--
!, Office and Depot southwest corner of ana
Iwsllln streets. v feb Poly
~ MYERS ~ SON are prepared 70 do
Ne liver Wood and Coal to their customers and
all others who may favor them with a call, at the
WI White Ash, egg size, t-............ $3.50
Med DO do 81 es..........a 6s75
Transition, nut size. ...,...... q 90
naI - "oJu ~ ua's.-'tf''.s''r-..'.'s... 800
H;cLor, 40 a.. 5. :. I ~. 4. .g...ttat, 10
~ All orders left at P.J steers, No. ass' sev.
sn'n @ ssrset wsn;1:aalnston s;1.a D. c. or at Office viii
!. - 2'2Ho pounds given to the ton
dec Is-d8w Water street Georosto,yD r
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NoRyoLx, Va, July ~, 1885,

Il NORFOLK, Va, July ~, 1854. q
great difficulty in obtaining Spectaclcs that were ex
actY adapted 70 the weakness Of my sight. This in
convenience Mr.. Tobias seems TO have eremovsd for
the present BY the substitution for me Of better and
more suitable Glasses They are clear chrystallike
and comfortable to my eyes. Iwould commend him
to those who, from age or other infirmity require
artificial aid In this way. J. ]. SIMKINS M. b..
SIR: The pair Of Spectacles you fhrnshed me yes
terday are partcularly 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 in France Eng
land and the United States have been also pleased
with your remarks and directions on the treatment
Of the eyes for the purpose Of preserving and mpro
wing the sight. w '4s si' III
Respectfully yours, CHS. CALDWELL. y
g1-arfsr Professor of NJ. c., Louisville Ky
Mr. J. TosrAs
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= Address o. j. WOOD co ,ll6 Broadway. n. y.
and ia Market street, st. Louis Mo.
For sale in Washington, by CHARLES STOTT 4
CO., and BY all Druggists. jan s-tf
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Ne,o Ha,,,pshire Flection

The weather is cold and blustering again to day
Winter still fingers in the lap Of spring"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-30
YNcununG coLLEGs.-rne second an

Session of this Institution will commence the first
Monday In September next u Il expected that by that time.
College Building In Of erection Will be
occupancy, Tho location Of the lnsntion. to
accessibility aud heathncsH of the eligible In the
and the Instruction thorough that
College in the country In addition to complete
Classical Scientific tho directory OF the College
branches Of practical Engineering aud Architecture.
The College Is Rreaay furnished with very extensive and
Apparatus adapted to lu illustration In the depart
nenis Chemistry Mathematics and Natural Philosophy.
STANDARD Works has also been recently purchased
which considerable additions will DO made during the
Ing Collegiate year.
The Young whose Parents Guardians desire H. will
be rRinznd into Military having it's proper uniform
and practisrd In daily manual and drill.
EXPEVsrs1uiton for Annual Session of ten months In
the Gollo.atc Department S50ln the Preparatory $40
Board IS per week washing s25 per month fuel aud lights
Sl2 per session.
Catalogues the Institution be obtained by addressing
Rev Samuel X Cox, President Lyuchbnrg, Va.
FACULTY.
SAMUEL COX, President Professor OF Mental and
Moral Science, aud If Bellies Letires.
WILLIAM CARROLL A Professor OF Greek Language and
Literature,
LYcunous g. MATHEWS A. NJ, Professor of Latin Ian
guage and Literature.
Mathematics Natural Science and OF the school OF De-
signs.
SAMUEL GARLAND A. NJ, Professor Of Constitutional Law.
LASGHoRsE, NJ D., Professor of Anatomy and Phys
iology
GIUSEPPE ApoLfo SARroRI, H. L. d., Professor OF Modern
Languages
E.B snrrn Graduate of v NJ Institute
T. Is. SrANARD
Associate Principals of Grammar School
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Prizes amounting 10
$2Ol,OOO!!
WIN he distributed according 10 tho following
N a q VIZ 1GENp 50 % u " SCI.
100000 NuOp usr1xps.

lJls3 prizes amounting 10 &20t,W0
The 1900 Prizes OF 81 determined by the number which
draws the $4,000 prlzof that number ahould be odd
ber every odd number ticket In the Scheme Will be ont
tied 10 o. II number than number ticket
will be entitled TO 81 In addition any other Prize whiehmay
lac drawn.
Purchasers In buying equal quantity Of odd and
nnmbor Tickets VIII he certain of drawing nearly ehn the
of the with chances of obtaining other Prizes
Al those tickots ending with o. o. T. oyenal those
ending with L. g. s., Z, odd
Remember that every Prize IL drawn, and payable In
fun without deduction
All Prizes Of 1900 aud under paid Immediately after the
drnwlng-other Prizes the usun of thirty days
All communication strictly confidential The drawn mum
beers will be forwarded 10 purchasers Immediately after the
drawing
Whole Tickets, ~I0-HnIves, s1-tlunrtcrr, ~.
Tickets cnshod n other Tickets either
Office.
Orders for Tickets ran ba Addressed to
). SWAN q CO, atlanta Ga.
or ). SWAN, Montgomery Ala.
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A IlFRoIc WoMsN.---A passenger on board The
Northern Indiana" gives an account Of the mar
row escape of Cicero Fowler mud wife of rally,
There was but one life preserver far Mrs. T. and
her husbands: he insisted impcratvcly that she
should pat il on; she peremp,orly refused say
ing she .'was in poor healii and his life was
worth far more than hers" The pteserver bnv.
ing ~ strap Mrs. +. tore the hem from her dress
aud fastened il to her husband. whom she CON
tinued TO encourage, saying she could hold on
to him. and if the preserycr could not sustain
them both. she would be the ono to lot go and
leave him to save himself.
The fire wa getting hotter and hoitor. The
wator was thick with human forms struggling for
life: she tore her bonnet. already on fire, from,
her hend,nnd hand in hand with the ono she loved
better than herself. took the dangerous lenp. As
they arose from tho water Mr.. Fowler assisted
his wife in procuring good hold Of him 81
nbout the shoulders. She wiped the water from
his mouth and eyes, aud encouraged him TO re.
tain his hope of being saved. He continued 10
struggle with the waves. Half un hour elapsed
and there were no signs of assistance. His
strength was rapidly failing: his wife tried t.
cheer him. lIo said he could not stand it any
longer il seemed as though he must give up
At that moment she heard steamer coming rap
idly through the water. She snys: MY dear
husband, few moments more aud we arc safe.
Don't you beur boat comingl" lie said he did
aud Immediately revived. made all tho efforts in
his power, and struggled for himself aud heroic
wife until the Mississippi" came up and took
them, with scores of others. on her oommodOus
deck.-SyTdcuse Jour.