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SUITABLE FOR CHRISrMASAND NEW
YEARS. PRESENIS.

John H. SMOOT, No 119 SOUTH SIDE
- Bridge street. Georgetown, ID. has received
great variety Of useful and seasonable GOODS,
to which he Invites the attention Of both ladies
and gentlemen who may wish to make Christ
mas and New Years. Present.
EMBROIDERIES.
Rich worked Cambria Sets (Collars aud Sleeves)
Do do Muslin do do
DO do Muslin and Cambria Collars
great variety Qow priced) do
Worked Linen Sets and Linen do
Rich worked Muslin Sleeves
Black and white Lace Sets and Collars
Worked Cambria and Muslin Bands
Embroide' ed Linen Cambria Handkerchiefs
Hemsttched, tue ked and plain do
Black Chantilla and French Lace Wells
Worked, quilted and booped Skirts.
Moire Antique, Embroidered, satin and other
Cloaks
Double and single Brocha and other Shawls
Rich Fancy and Black silks
French Mer.nos plaid Merinos
Plain and printed Nous L'delaines
Best Paris Kid Gloves, all numbers
Kid and Buck Gauntlets
Ladies, gents and children's Warm Gloves
Do Hosiery, Of every kind
Portmonnaies, and ladies' Cabas
Gents. Linen, Cambria ard silk Pocket Handkfs
Black and fancy SILK Cravats, Scarfs and Ties
Gents Shawls, Merino and Woolen Scars
Children's Knit Talmas and Hoods
Ladies, gents and bows Comforts &c.
With many other desirable goods, which will
be sold low to cash or prompt CUSTOMERS:
dec % J. H SMOOT.
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United states Patent Office,

WASHINGTON, DeceH Der 10, 1885. J
nN THE PETITION OF JOEL w. AN
" DREWS, Of Bridgeport, Pa praying for
the extension Of patent granted to him on the
2lst Of March 1913, for an improvement IN "burn
ing bricks !" for seven years from the expiration
OF said patent. which takes place On the 2lst day
Of March, 1857:
IL Is ordered that the said petition be heard at
the Patent Office on Monday, the 9th March,
1857, at IL O'Clock, m; and all persons are
notified to appear and show cause, II any they
have, why said petition ought not to be granted.
Persons opposing the extension are required TO
die In the Patent Once their objections, specially
set forth IN writing, at least twenty days before
the day Of hearing; ali testimony filed by either
party to be used at said hearing must be taken and
transmitted in accordance with The rules Of the Of
ace, which will be furnished On application.
The testimony in the case will be closed On the
9th Of FEBRUARY next; depostions and other papers
relied upon as testimony, must be flied In the ottce
on or before the morning Of that day the argu-
ments, ifany, within ten days thereafter.
the Union Intelligencer and Evening Star, Wash
ington, ID. c.; Republican, Baltimore; Md,
Pennsylvanian, Philadelphia, Pa, and Daily
News, New York. N. Y, and Post, Boston &,
Mass, once a week for three successive weeks
previous to the 9th Of March next, the day Of
bearirg. "
CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner Of Patents.
PS-Editors OF the above papers will please
copy and send their bills to the Patent Once,
with paper containing this notice.
dec 22-1aw3w
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An EoUEsrRr.x "DRKp, ,IS LospoS. Com

An EQUESTRIAN "DRED IN LoNDoS.-Com-
plying with the popular humor, Mr. Cooke,
Of Astleys Ampitheatre, has brHught out
Dred Of his own, In which seversI OF Mrs
Stoves heroes ride on horseback, as 9dIca-
ted in the novel, whereas in non-equestyian
establishments both oppressors and oppressed
are forced, contrary to history, to trudge on
foot Thus, Harry escaping from tho clutches
of Tom Gordon, seizes the horse of the tyrant
az a vehicle of flight Tom and his rsbble are
al! well mounted, and so on. However, while
accurately following such details as are con-
venient, the dramatist has allowed himself
considerable license in the general treatment
Of the story, and introduced situations OF which
the novelist is altogether innocent. Such an
introduction is a scene Of a stable, from which
Dred abducts three horses belonging to Tom
and his friends, in order 10 prevent their pur-
suit Of Harry, and this scene, with all the
mInuttG proper to a stable, and all the in
terest connected with a theft, constitutes
very Astley's effect" Moral justice is, OF
course, inflicted On the oppressor, as at the
Surrey, but to suit the peculiarities Of the am
pitheatre it takes an eqpestian shape. Sew
eral Of the horses sink into the swamp, some
to rise no more, others to emerge triumphant,
and this sinking and resppearing Of steeds is
a novelty in the way Of equestrian spectacle.
Let Us add that Mr.. Holloway, the leading
tragedian at a house where even Shakespeare
is set on horseback, impersonates the avenger
Dred, and that his mysterious appearance is
ever greeted with vehement applsuse--Lon-
dom Times
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OLD FASHIONED SPORTs.-Rough enjoyment
was a fashion at this time with the fair Mrs.
Sherwood in her pleasant autobiography, sd-
vcrts TO this subject in speaking Of her moth
er early days, when undi digni6ed amusements
were not declined by the ladies Of my age.
One of these she describes as consisting Of the
following sort of violent fun. A large strong
table-cloth was spread on the upper steps of
tie staircase, and upon this cloth the ladies
inclined to the frOlic seated themselves in rows
upon the steps. Then the gentlemen, or the
men, took hold Of the lower end of the cloth.
attempting to pail il down stairs; the ladies
resisted this with all their might, and the
greater the number of these delicate creatures
the longer the struggle was protracted The
contest, however, Invariably ended by the
cloth and the ladies being pulled down TO the
bottom of the stairs, when everything was
found bruised except modesty. :" High Life
below Stairs could hardly have been too
rampant in its exposition, if it really reflected
what was going on above. We can hardly
realize the matter We hardly do so in merely
fancying we sec good Lord Shaftesbury, Ad-
m;rai Gambler, Bsptist Noel, and DIR. M Neil
engaged in settling Mrs Martineau, Gather
inc Sinclair. and Authoress o. Amy Her
bert, and Miss Fry on table-clotn upon the
Stair, and hauling them down i'll hesp to tAe
bottom. II would be highly inderorous but
[ am almost ashamed to say, | shou'd like to
see il - HGbtt' and Men.
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STANDARD SILVER WARE.

II 2 10 r >
L yer Spoons, Folks, Ladies, Butter, Fish, Pie,
Cake and Ice Cream Knives, Sugar Shovels and
Tongs, Napkin Rings, Cream, Gravy, Mustard
and Sal. Spoons. &c, &c on my own premises
and do not palm off on the public Northern man
ufsctured articles (Which cannot always be re.
lied on as genuine) for my own, but eveIv article
made in my establishment can and will be war
raDted as above
WATCHES AND JEWELRY
Of every description. and In great variety, con
most every div Fine QS ks) Geld Watches,
from $50 10 $3.50, and warren ed correct lime
keeper5 Coral, Cameo, Mosaic and plain Gold
snse piece saS ana ves
and Neck Chains, Seals, Keys, Lockets, Charms,
and general assortment Of goods usually kep!
In a JewelIy Store
Fine Watch Repairing done by an experienced
and competent worku an, and all work warranted
to give satisfaction at 33s Pennsylvania avenue
dec 2i- FL. o. HOOD.
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Observation-Disclosures!

FUbS.-FURS:
TENODD & CO, UNDER BROWNS HOTEL,
l. beg leave 10 announce the arrival from Lon
don and Paris Of their splendid collection OF
RICH FURS, made in the most fashiona BILE
styles from seasoned Soft dressed Skins They
would invite particular attention TO th8ir elegant
and much admired
MANTILLA TALMhS,
PEkLERINE VAN DYKES,
VICTORINES ES, with Muffs and Cuffs 10 match
Of HUDSON BAY SABLE,
MINK, STONE MARTIN,
FITCH a MOUNTAIN MARTIN,
SIBERIAN AND RUSSIA SQUIRREL,
LONDON LUSTRED,
BLACK LYNX,
and EkMINE;
RICH FUR TRIMMING,
for Cloth and Velvet Clcaks;
SWhNSDOWN TRIMMINGS;
ELEGANT SIBERIAN SQUIRREL ROBES
for Cloak Linings, or cut for Trimming;
Gentlemen's TRAVELLING MUFFLERS,
Of Beaver, Otter, NutEia, and Seal r ur;
CARRIAGE ROBES,
Of Bear, Fex, and Buffalo Skins.
TODD & co for the past twenty Ave years
have devoted much attention to this branch OF
their trade, purchasing exclusively for cash sell
Ing at moderate prices, and by adhefing TO their
determination to deal in no article that would rot
bear the strictest scrutiny, they have secured a
large and increasing trade from all parts of the
country.
Purchasers are invited to visit their establish
ment and examine the most extensive STOCK
OF FURS south Of New York. oc 81 -3t& eotf
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GREAT REDUCTION
IN THE PRICE OF BOOTS AND CATERS
HAVE ON COMMISSION, FOR A PHIL.

ouclpnld aduO
facturer, q first rate
Seved or Pegged
Calf-Skin BOOT at
$500, full as good
as those usually sold
at SIS or So; asd a
French Calf Patent
Leather 6AITER at
% so, as good as any
at IS; afrstrzte Calf
8aiterat 81 SO, these
are the best goods
that is Tor ever ~cre)
sold In the District
for the price; for the
nr00f camp and aaa
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SPLENDID HOLIDAY PRESENTS

VNHE SUBSCRIBER TAXES PLEASURE
Il In announcing to his friends and the public
generally that his stock Of Fine Gold Watches,
Jewelry, Silver and silver plated Ware, DC, Is
unusually full and well selected, comprising
Superior Gold Watches OF the best English and
6eneva manufacture, FOR ladies and gentle
meE
Fine Gold 6uard, Fob, and Vest Chains, Chete-
laines, Neck Chains with ornaments to at
tach. &c.
Beautiful Gold Lockets for miniatures and hair
Rich Cameo, Coral, Lava, enamelled Painting
and plain Gold Jeuelry, In full and partial
sets
Splendid assortment Of Fiuger X ings, Breastpins,
Earrings, Sleeve Buttons, Studs, graved,
band, plain, and linked Bracelets, Gold and
silver Pen and Pencil Gases, Gold and Silver
Spectacles, Eye Glasses, Thimbles, &C.
SILVER WARE.
Chased and plain silver Goblets, Cups, Mugs
Salt Cellars, pie, cake, fish, aud dessert Knives
Table, tea, and dessert spoons, Soup Ladies'
Napkin Rings. Card Cases, Portmonnaies
Pocket Fruit Knives, Preserve and Sugar Spoons
Pickle Knives and Forks, &C.
silver Knives, Forks, and Spoons, In Gets. for
children.
Together with many rich and beautiful articles
In his line, suitable for oliday Presents, all Of
which he is prepared to sell upon such terms as
SAMUEL LEWIS,
Jeweller and Manufacturer Of Silver Ware,
dec % ct $50 Pa av, bet 18th and 18th sts.
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CHhIsrMAs PRESENTS.

HUTCHINSON MUNRO ARE OPENING
L l. large aud beautiful assortment OF GOODS,
suitable for presents on the approaching holidays,
such as Jewel Case, Watch stands, Card Re
ceivers Work Boxes, Cabas, Scissors In cases,
Dressing Cases, Gard Gases, Portmonnaies, Port
foIios, Tab cts, Travelling Companions, Writing
Desks, Perfume Cases, Toilet Bottles, Cigar
Gases, CIs ar stands, statueItes, Jet Ornaments,
Coral g foods, &c.
Also a hne assortment Of French and German
Toys, Games, Targets, Automatons, &c TO-
gether with great many articles not necessary 70
enumerato. HUTCHINSON MUNRO,
dec TO- $40 Pa ave bet 9th and 10th SITS
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THOMAS e.. DOM,

Justice Of the Peace, Conreyanctr, and Com
missioner Of DEEDS for the State Of Maryland.
7VNEE SUBSCRIBER RESPECTFULLY IN
Il fOIms the citizens Of Washington county that
he has again resumed the business Of Magis-
trate and Conveyancing. He can be found at his
office, No Sc Louisiana avenue. adjoining the
Bank Of Washington, from m. 10 10 IN
and the balance OF the time at his private resi-
dence, No. SCI street north, between 4th and 5th
streets west He Is at all times prepared to 90 TO
any part of the county to attend to Writing, taking
AcknOwled dgments and Atidavis; also, United
States business generally, either by day OF by
night. THOMAS G.. DONNJ JP.
S-9a m
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1HpIOV0o ooWluR WdCnl008.
To which was granted the Highest Award Of
the Paris Exhibition, th ereby receiving
tho Worlds Verdict OF Superiority.
YIyHE IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA
4 chine ka. mplihed them in many respects
and they srecapableof executing twice the amount
OF work they did formerly In any given time.
They are without question the only Machines ca
pahle Of sewing every variety Of goods perfect; a
shirt bosom or heavy trace for harness can be
sewe by any OF these machines by simple change
cf needle and thread In such manner that the
closest crutiny cannot detect fault.
Manufacturers, planters and families will ind
them the only safe Machines to purchase, as they
are bull. strong and durable, and not likely to
get out OF order.
We have maehiass with guages attached, fer
binding hats, ca p-fronts, CATERS, dc.
silk, Thread, Cotton, N eetles, &c, aesstantly y
ca hand, at the loves: rates.
Persoasdss!Tous ofinformstion regarding Sew.
lag Machines Will please address
I. NJ. SINGER b CO,
les Baltimore street, Baltimore
N.B.-We are prepared to exchange these ma :
chimes for old machines OF any kind Terms lib.
eral. Persons who nave been inducedto purchase
aferior machines under the pretext Of being
cheap, will had this benefit indeed.
mar 1b-ly
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BOOk BINDING.

Cornsr svsnfI SfIssI and Maryland ars.ss
zsdr fhs STIfhSOHidH IHSti:xtio.
EDWhRD LYCETT RESPECTFULLY
"a forms the subscribers TO BrOwn's Bible ana
ShaEspesre, now Just completed, that he is pre-
pared to bind those works In a superior style OF
elegance, strength and solidity, and upO much
more reasonable terms than can be done In Balti
mere, Philadelphia, or New York. letter ad
dressed to him (per post) will enable him TO eI
hibit 10 the subscribers specimens OF his style o.
binding. Every kind Of Book Binding neatly eI
ecu.ed se27-6m
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HOW TO CURE ALL PAIN.

DAM IS THE FORERUNNER OF MOST
diSeases-cure the Pain and check The disease
DR. ROSES PAIN-CURER
will cure Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Pains In the
Limbs, sides or Back, Sprains and Bruises, Ear
and Tooth Ache, Pain or Cramp In the stomach
or Bowels, Sore Throat, Burns, Scalds, Ague or
Lumps in the Bent, Chills, Spinal Affections,
and Pains in the feet Indeed, II cures all Pain.
IL 126, y, and so cents bottle.
III you are Bilious and have a bad Cold take
DR. ROSES RAILROAD OR ANTI 3 IL
IOUS PILLS. TneY cany of all bile and re-
move a cold. These Pills 90 ahaed Of all other
Pills In their good effects
IL Boxes 128 and IS cents. Sold by all
Druggists In Warrington, Georgetown, and
Alerandria dec loan
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The GREAT CURE FOR GON0RRHEA
8LEET, &c.

nERSONS SUPPLYING WITH THE above
complaints will De- cured la few days by
using On ROSES FRENCH SPECIF &c, 81
For Kidney a-d Bladder Affections use DR.
ROSES BUCHU COMPOUND, 50 cents bot
lie II gives immediat2 relief. sold by all Drug
gists IT. Washington, 6s0reto"n ana AleIan
Sra dec W-4m
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NO HUMBUG.

NO HUMBUG.
NNO PRESERVE, CLEANSE AND BEAU
Il tify the Teeth and purify the Breath, use
Moore's Soap Dentifrice, II is superior article,
and Is warranted as represented.
CHAPPED HANDS AND LIPS.
cured by one application Of Moore's delightful
Glycerine Cream. Sod only at his Drug Store,
No ll3 Pennsylvania avenue, First Ward
n. b. A supply Of Browns Bronchial Troches
and DR.. Smiths Dyspepsia Cordial for sale as
above. dec "0-eO6t
LEaANT PARLOR AND CHAMBER
IL Furnlture.-Just received at Warerooms
No. $50 Seventh street, Ave PARLOR SUITES
OF superior quality, in French Brocatel and
Plush
A great variety Of SOFAS, TETE-A-TETEs,
DIVANS, LOUNGES, and CHAIRS In
haiF-cloth
Rosewood and Walnut CENTRE TABLES
WHATNOTS, ETEG ERES, &c.
Fine French-plate MIRRORS.
ALSO,
Enamelled CHAMBER SETS
Solid Oak and Walnut SETS
Rosewood and Mahogany SETS
Fine HAIR MATTRESSES and FEATHER
BEDS
SALAMANDER SAT- ES, best quality.
All goods warranted TO be aS represented, and
prices put as low as any other establishment,
dec 11-eo3w N. nj McGREGOR.
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TO THE LADIES OF WASHINGTON
AND SURROUNDING COUNTRY.
A CARD.
G.. e.. a Il 4. 5,
Rridue afreet GeerUefawu

Bridge street, Gecrgetswn,
Soxth side, bstrssn H gh and Congress streets,
ID ESPECFFULLY INFORMS HIS PA
IL irons aud the pubic generally that he is now
prepared to furnish PARTIES, WEDDINGS.
&c in the best aud most elegant stye, at the
shortest notice. He will give his personal at
tendance, and assume the responsibility Of tbs
entertainment
&C. Arzs, grateful for the liberal patronage he
has heretofore received, assures his friends and
all who may give him call that every effort on
his part will be made TO merit a continuance Of
their favoIs. He solcits an examination Of his
large and elegant assortment Of CAKES, CON
FECTIONERY, &c which he offers for sale at
he lowest prices. dec 16 2w~
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GREAT ATTRACTION.

S30, 900 WORTH OFDRY GOODS AT COST
VNEE UNDERSIGNED HAS DETER MINED
Il to close his business In order TO effect this
he will cffer to the public frep this date, until
lst April next, his eatire stock cf DRY GOODS,
selected with care, and warranted to he equal In
quality, extent and variety TO any In the District
In part he enumerates, as follows:
An endless variety Of silks, Cashmeres
Mousse De LANES, plain French Merincs
Velvets and Cloak Cloths
Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings,
Carpets, Oil Cloths, Linen and Cotton Sheetings
Tab Diapers, Toweling, Furniture Dimity
Curtains, Muslins, &c.
Together with the balance Ot his choice goods,
to which he invites the attention cf the public
Call early, es decided bare aims may he expected
II. f. BERRY,
dec I9-d1wdeo1w GEORGETOWN, ID. G..
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AND NEW YEARS Pres

~ ents.-Rich and elegant styles Of Gentle
mems Dressing Robes, Shawls, Scarfs, Cravets, /,
Ties, Gloves, Dressing Gases, Gold, Silver. and
Ivory headed Canes, Gold Studs and Sleeve But
tons, Portemonnais, Lubin Extracts, German
Cologne, in plain and fancy bottles, with many
other beautiful articles suitable for holiday pres
entS at LANES
Gentlemen's Furnishing Store,
dec 1s eo6t 42l Pa ave near AZ street.
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TIE EVENING STAR,

M. SNYDER q son, Bankers
DUY AND SELL DOMESTIC EXCHANGE,
ID STOCKS, BONDS, and othes Securities
receive Deposits, furnish Drafts make Collec.
tions, and nego:iates Time Paper
LAND WARRANTS
We are at all times buying and selling Land
Warrants, and will locate them, on commission
in Nebraska and Minnesota Territorys, Wiscon-
sin, Iowa, and Missouri.
SNYDER & SONS Bank,
dec Is-Im No 38S National otel Building.
FURS FURS, FURS-AT SEYMOUR'S.
FVyHE ASSORTMENT LARGELY REPLEN
Il isked with fine Mink Sable and other sc Just
received this day, number Of Mink Sable sets /;
the m ,st beautiful had this season Also
Stone Martin MarsS Marten
Fitch do Siberian Squirril
Rock do French Sable.
Wolf and Coon Robes. Every description of
Furs worn by ladies and children, all Of which
will be sold stln lower, by calling early, at the
Georgetown Factory.
w. F. SEYMOUR,
dec 15-ew Georgetown.
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GAS FtITUREs.

ID II. MILLER, SON & co ALEXAN-
h dria, Va, Keep constantly on hand hand
some variety Of CHANDELIERS, PENDANTS,
BRACKETS, &c from the celebrated factory OF
Cornelius & Baker, which they will guarantee TO
sell at the same prices charged TO private pur-
chaSers al the saleTcoms on Chestnut street. Phil
adelphia Also, Drop-lights, Cut 6lass and
decorated Paper Shades, In great variety.
Call and examine FOR yourselves. dec l.
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l. ness Mans Guide 20 the Post OHcsS In the
United States, containing the names Of the Post
OMces and Post Masters IN the United states on
the Ist July, 1855, with variety Of valuable in
formation ou Postal Affairs; also, comprehen-
siye codihcation Of the existing Postal Laws.
Price 81. Just published, and for sale, at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S Bookstore,
dec IL near 9th street.
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COAL KEpT UNDER COVER.

2,2i0 lbs. TO the Ton.
NOW ON HAND. THE BEST QUALITIES
~ Of White Ash, Red Ash and Lehigh COAL
Warranted TO givs sGtisfacfton. Delivered from
dit.
Also, Hickory, Oak and Pine WOOD.
Il. J. Il w. NJ. GALT,
n. w. corner 18th and G streets, No 5l7,
dec 2O-u one square south OF Pa. avenue.
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DR. DUPRIE,S REMEDIES

nR. DUPRIE'S REMEDIES are the only
~ efectual cure for External or Internal Piles,
SaltTheum, Ring W orm, &c. They are unrival-
lei for purifying the blood.
50 cents per box Once ~ Nassau street, New
Isrk. WIN be sent by mail.
For sale by FORD i BRO, corner OF llth ST.
Rsd penn aVdDuP. &C u
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URY GuoDS MERCHANTS

OF WASHIN TON, GEORGETOWN,
~ and Alexandria are invited to call and look
through our immense assortment Of fine fancy
and stape Dry Goods Any choice lot Of Dress
Goods or other articles they may want will be
sold to them at prime cost for cash or at per cent
Tor notes at short dates.
We ask their special attention to the following
300 dozen Baiou's Kid Gloves, our own importa
ton
200 silk Robes, OF the best styles, imported this
season
Large stock Of Fancy silks, In dress patterns
L. -inno IL a tA1,n,o
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FANNY FERN On DREss.-It is my opinion,
after all IL at is said, that woman dress much
mere with an eye to their own sex. than to tho
other Wba: man, unless he be dry goods
merchant, knows whether a woman wears
Honiton or cotton iace2 What man else, knows
the valEe of the dainty hsnderehiefs with
which ladies SO ostentatiously polish their pref
tynsss? What man else, knows, or cares TO
know, the value Of the camels hair shawl
spread so carefully over their shoulders! By
the Tood,-not one. But the delighted pea
cock possessOr rejoices that every feminine eye
which rests upon 1t, computes Us value 70 q
fraction Yes-woman dress much more for
each others eyes than men! L never knew
man, whose opinion was worth asking who did
10: prefer to see pretty woman (aRd L ima-
gine the most demure Of 'em don't look long
at any otherD unostentatiOusly and modestly
dressed; and | never saw pretty woman who
did not look prettier in her plainest home
dress than in her most elaborate sdOrments
But alas. for plain hOmedresses-where are
they! Where is the pretty delaine, and neat
calico, none too good for little climbing feet
NOW fashion is banished)? Echo answers
IfHere'
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FLORIDA IDIANs.-Gen Harvey has had the
white flag out all over the country, expecting
the Indians to respond to this demonstration
of peace. Should they fail to do so hostilities
will shortly commences. The United States
troops are in a healthy condition, and General
Harney is prepared to take the field at mo-
mont potice.-N. o. Pteayuxe.